As Much GUITAR THEORY As I Can Teach In 1 Hour

[@lyzi1792]

time stamps for reference 2:54 - open chords 7:57 - bar chords 10:33 - power chords 15:19 - strumming patterns 18:06 - triads and how to play them on different set of strings 20:32 - spread triads 28:34 - scales 32:12 - modes of Major scale 35:58 - melodic minor scale 38:56 - how to practise chords and arpegios - drop 2 voicings mentioning 46:21 - root 5 arpegios 49:00 - scales over chords

[@Slowbanjo]

thx

[@VipulChagotra]

thank you. you are awesome👍👍👍

[@e1iseo]

This needs more likes, thanks man!

[@ramrab8368]

Thanks for doing this 💯

[@MrRickkramer]

I love people like you who selflessly work for the benefit of others 🙏🏻❤️ Thanks 🙏🏻

[@anti-machiavellian1237]

Rick Beato wants music to be as it once was, so much, in the fact that he is sharing his knowledge so freely, with an almost urgent demeanor. From so many of us who feel the same way, thank you.

[@econgreg]

@Rick Beato - you have no idea how much you’ve taught me about music theory and appreciation. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@captainfruitbatify]

5 minutes in and I've already heard three things that no guitar teacher ever taught me - had to learn for myself. Rick is the man!

[@U2FanSanFran]

Rick rocks! 🤘

[@baneverything5580]

The only lesson I ever got was Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down showed me where the B chord was. I was a drummer and the guitar players I knew didn`t want me to learn guitar.

[@gimilkhad8169]

@@baneverything5580 Damn guitarists, always trying to keep a drummer down!

[@baneverything5580]

@@gimilkhad8169 Truer words were never spoken! Imagine how great Neil Peart would have been if he`d have fired those other two bums sucking up all the attention!

[@nijrem]

hopefully theres a reason your guitar teacher didn't teach you this yet. Its pretty basic knowledge but teaching you this stuff may confuse you tons. Its way easy.. if you're a music teacher and you know your stuff. If you're not confused by now. Relisten and study again.

[@mephistomoto9929]

I watched this at 2x speed and was able to get lost in half the time.

[@docjeffry]

lol, right there with you.

[@MrIkesimba]

That's because this isn't designed to teach you anything. It's designed to overwhelm and confuse you so that you think you need to buy the book in order to understand it.

[@herbertnosworthy1]

Hahaha. Speed-lost in 20 mins at 3x.

[@joelleech4088]

0pqq

[@cross3fire]

U had me laughing so hard I doubled over!

[@davidwood351]

A years worth of teaching in 1 hour!!! I’ll be working with this a lot. Thank you, Rick.

[@gregernst1364]

These videos make me realize the sheer depth of my ignorance of music... Mind blown. Again. This dude is a national treasure.

[@tansielexingtonstoryyokai8790]

He makes it unattainable for a new player. Wayeeeeee too fast.

[@gaipou6982]

@@tansielexingtonstoryyokai8790 he is trying to accomplish things in just one hour. Its worth watching and listening. 😀

[@tansielexingtonstoryyokai8790]

I understand the (1) hour thing, however, these music concepts take much more than an hour to comprehend. You can't squeeze into an hour what takes years to learn. I'm looking at it from a new guitar player's saturation level.

[@manbiteslife3110]

@@tansielexingtonstoryyokai8790 what helped you most? I can't find a good teacher.. gonna try with justin guitar

[@JPhilipCoombs]

@@tansielexingtonstoryyokai8790 I like Rick B, but he is making this way too complicated for beginners / intermediates!

[@dreidpowerstore4235]

How can anybody unlike a video like this ?????? It's an excellent overview for any beginner of the stuff he has to face when learning guitar. I really like to see someone deeply enjoying everything about music.

[@OliChristenDrew]

After 32 years of playing guitar and watching your channel since day one, THIS was the episode that convinced me to dig deeper into theory. Much deeper. Happy birthday Rick 🎉

[@panocam1]

Yes I am convinced of the need to learn music theory Rick has convinced me, that said the title of the video is "As much Guitar Theory I can teach in an hour". Side track rhythm, side track fingering foresight, .ect . I am impressed with his knowledge, can anyone translate piano notation to "guitar tab" examples then as you play change from one modes to the next mode as a means to acquire music improvisation?

[@jamesmayle3787]

The Bible is truth. Please read Genesis Mathew and one you chose yourself. It’s an important milestone to hit. As well as the inner work of forgiveness as an adult. Start with your parents, they’ve loved you. To be forgiven we must forgive. It’s an important show of faith to God. Forgiveness shows love is in your heart. Faith isn’t belief alone, it’s actions based on belief. Genuinely putting Jesus Christ’s lessons into practice in your life. Please trust me. Break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life 😊

[@user-lk9ip2kl4k]

​@@jamesmayle3787wrong thread dude...this is music theory. If we wanted to hear that, we'd be reading a Bible, not watching this. 👍

[@scubarojo]

If a person can learn the chords in the first 10 minutes of this great video, you are well on the way to learning guitar. And will be able to play 1000's of songs with just those chords. Rick, great job...again.

[@jamesmayle3787]

The Bible is truth. Please read Genesis Mathew and one you chose yourself. It’s an important milestone to hit. As well as the inner work of forgiveness as an adult. Start with your parents, they’ve loved you. To be forgiven we must forgive. It’s an important show of faith to God. Forgiveness shows love is in your heart. Faith isn’t belief alone, it’s actions based on belief. Genuinely putting Jesus Christ’s lessons into practice in your life. Please trust me. Break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life 😊

[@favray]

@@jamesmayle3787 I forgive you man

[@StephiSensei26]

Rick B. really did his homework! Your love of your art is infectious! A big heart makes great music!

[@k_dog_9756]

I taught guitar for over 15 years and sometimes it's the simple things and small details that allow your students to progress at a faster pace and not get frustrated.

[@Slowbanjo]

yeah that's true

[@kthulhukif]

Every student has a different "key" that opens things up to them; the moment it clicks, so to speak.

[@ossiehalvorson7702]

Theory is more or less logical in nature with a good dash of interpretation. Like any logical skill, trying to build a house when you haven't even set a foundation first is going to lead to a very shaky home that threatens to collapse at any time.

[@shpeen8835]

@@ossiehalvorson7702 Thats very true. If I had the chance to be a teacher I'd focus on the joy. Try to find something student can jam on, right or wrong. Technique and theory can come later, new players need that instant gratification. I do too

[@ossiehalvorson7702]

@@shpeen8835 I started out that way too. I could tell you what chord I was playing about 40% of the time, and that's the most theory I had. I'd tried to learn theory at the start, and it just bored me to death because I had no frame of reference, nothing to mentally attach those concepts to. Once it became about understanding the things I was already playing, it became a lot more exciting.

[@mjulio71]

This is THE instructional guitar video I wish had been available when I was 13. Happy Birthday, Rick!

[@Slowbanjo]

True

[@kthulhukif]

Me too.

[@foto21]

THink how many VHS tapes you would have had to rent to get something this concise and comprehensive in the old days. Before too long, we're going to hear of various bands say they learned important lessons and got inspired on this channel. If I had taken this route on guitar when I was 15, I'd be 100x better and possibly had a career. As a songwriter, though, I gotta say the muscle to flex along with playing an instrument is thinking of phrases constantly, and then singing them to the music that comes into your head. Doing both of those musical acts at the same time, improvising music following words, is actually the basis of how songwriting teams have always worked, although some famous stars have merged both roles, thus becoming the fables singer/songwriter. The reason I mention this is it's easy to get stuck in a place where the music is all driven by instrumentalists, and then singers have to be exceptional to riff on top of music and have it be great. Case in point, Led Zeppelin. However, if you aren't or can't find a great vocalist like Robert Plant, you can still write compelling songs words first, letting the music you play seep into the process. Just saying I had a much harder time writing songs riffs first, versus words first. although both go better once you keep flexing the combo writing muscle.

[@MichaelKutzin]

Happy Belated Birthday, Rick. I am a lawyer who, like you, turned 59 this year, and I love music. I have picked up my guitar again after many years and am thinking of taking up bass as a fun new challenge (the challenge is, for many people like me, is fitting it in with everything else). Thank you for what you do.

[@DarthFlan]

From a 51-year-old guitarist who’s never been taught properly, I cannot play very well even though I’ve been playing for years. Thank you so much for this video, you made so many concepts easy to understand and I dig your easy-going style. Thank you!

[@shawnatv4355]

Stichmethod and ricky comiskey. Last steve Stein. You will thank me later

[@jamesmayle3787]

The Bible is truth. Please read Genesis Mathew and one you chose yourself. It’s an important milestone to hit. As well as the inner work of forgiveness as an adult. Start with your parents, they’ve loved you. To be forgiven we must forgive. It’s an important show of faith to God. Forgiveness shows love is in your heart. Faith isn’t belief alone, it’s actions based on belief. Genuinely putting Jesus Christ’s lessons into practice in your life. Please trust me. Break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life 😊

[@jamesmayle3787]

@Jonontoast it’s the inner work Jesus Christ taught that reveals the truth of the Bible. You have to genuinely open your heart to forgiveness. It’s complicated. It has to come from an adult who understands sin and temptation. Please don’t give up, the test has only begun.

[@HarlanHarvey76]

Damn! 65% off a book that keeps growing! I'm not even mad that i paid more for mine. I am happy for the next person!!

[@tommyfromdetroitmi123]

Rick You are a true master in every aspect of music! Sir, you are a true inspiration to me, and I have nothing but mad respect for your tutorials on production, tech info, mixing, and instrument instruction. I'm 55 years old (still teachable) and learning so much from your you tube videos!!! Thank you for sharing valuable knowledge.. it's greatly appreciated! Tom M.

[@duncansmith69]

Rick is one of those people that can start a sentence with words and end it with a riff and still make complete sense.

[@glynnp42]

I'm glad you can understand him.

[@guaranagaucho3071]

This is how I know I’m making progress. I have so long left to go before I’m good but… when he ends an explanation with a riff it blows my mind because it makes total sense. Me from 5 months ago would be proud

[@Tom-S1981]

​@guaranagaucho3071 good to know... how are you 3 months forward?

[@kathleenyohn6237]

For consideration re: deadening strings...I'm a cello player and a classical guitar player who finds playing chords without deadening strings that ARE in the chord can add great fullness and resonance. In fact when playing an open D chord I love bringing my thumb around to play the F# (the third) in the bass. Putting the third in the bass is a beautiful voicing that Brahms used all the time.

[@northeastnoise3824]

sir! youve become part of our life; my wife and i (she mentions you as if you are a family friend...haha), im basically learning music theory from your page.... in this lockdown ive become more theory savvy because of your unmatched teaching style and knowledge not to mention taste,,,,, happy birthday rick...and greetings from egypt

[@ParisblueCos]

"You're not gonna listen to me unless I listen to you." BRILLIANT!!! That's how I taught middle school choir for the last ten years of my career.

[@aarongrubbs8311]

I used your amazing discount and got the new Beato Book. I bought the first one (I think) that was photocopied, back when you first started. This is a thing of beauty, Rick, along with the ear training! I am so glad I have been able to support the channel all these years. And I can't wait for the modes mug. Anyone else have a hard time getting out of Mixolydian and Lydian?! I could only read music briefly in college when I got a minor in classical guitar, but I really am going to do my best to go through this book over the next few years, for a little each day so it really sticks. I just couldn't do it with the hand written one, no offense, but the staff has always been a weak spot for me! This thing looks really nice and slick. My college guitar teacher would get so irritated because my memory was so good (while my spatial skills really aren't), it was hard for me to ever master sight reading because after a few times through a Bach Etude, my 19 year old brain would just know it. I'm 47 now and thanks to you, Ben Eller, and Andy Wood, I can finally finish my music/guitar education properly--and with a lot more fun. I think the only class where I ever got a great lecture about intervals was my sight reading class, which was terrifying enough, so it just never stuck. Meanwhile Andy Wood has made me see the guitar in a fundamentally different (and a lot easier) way in just a few short months. I am a really bookish guy but the way I was taught music made it seem so complex, I just always wrote/learned everything by ear. I could always hear a 5th or a 7th, I just didn't know what to call it. I guess you could say..I was just in the woods with no map the entire time--I was just lucky enough to have flashlight ears and dexterous hands to find the cool plants. Now I can see the forest, the city, the interstate--I just have to keep locking it into my muscle memory. Thanks for all you do!

[@davidhoxit4274]

Positivety...the greatest word uttered in this incredible video! I can honestly say this video cut through all the bull and went straight to the heart of music itself. A lucrative and in depth study for which I am grateful to have watched! Thank you Rick and Happy Birthday sir!! I hope you live to 100!! I secretly yearn to learn from you for forty more years👍🏻

[@r0mul0of]

Happy birthday Rick!!! Thank you for gifting us with knowledge.

[@paulkennedy477]

I've come to this after watching your fabulous interviews with Bernard, Pat, Al and Sting. I'm now looking at my guitar in a whole new light. Thank you Rick, keep up the good work.

[@nicholasward8358]

You have single handedly taught me music theory. Thank you so much man, happy birthday, and may you have many more!

[@robjuryu]

Man, I love these “what you should be learning” streams. Happy Bday, Rick!

[@GuitarTime]

Happy birthday!!! thank you sharing your knowledge. Keep rocking!

[@sujanbakhunchhe7063]

its you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@krishnamakesgames]

Thank you for your amazing insights and your desire to teach people Rick. I have a different career and am not able to pursue music full time. I know I can never be one of the greats but your teaching gives me so much pleasure. Even a small little thing that I learn gives me so much happiness. Thank you for being a massive part of my musical education. You are amazing.

[@ryand76]

Found your channel by mistake and now I pulled out my old guitar that I haven't played in years! Gonna start learning again! Thank you Rick!!!😀

[@joellongfellow3574]

Totally agreed!! Works in any category. Guitar, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, tuned percussion. Anything should be learned in this appropriate manner. Fantastic!!

[@CKILBY-zu7fq]

I think one of the best things you said was how the fingerings and octaves work together. A truelly needed study. Everyone needs that.

[@bonperal]

Me looking at the keyboard..."I see all the notes." Me looking at the fretboard..."where are the notes?"

[@GrandpaGameHacker]

send help 😂

[@apeckx5090]

Do you have little dots on your fret board or on the side of the neck? I only started playing a year ago but when I actually started using those markers to remember where I am when I'm playing it really opened things up for me.

[@bonperal]

@@apeckx5090 Yes. I was sort of kidding around but truly...I look at the piano and it's so easy to see the notes....on the guitar, for me, not so much.

[@Veaseify]

@@bonperal and of course the reverse is true, all you have is that little marker to show you Middle C on a piano, us guitarists can't count fast enough to work out where we are when its 2 octaves away :)

[@tangogrrl]

@@apeckx5090 my spouse doesn't, no. He plays a big double bass! (fretless)

[@williamkrueger]

I tried taking theory at Eastman twice and failed. Now I'm digging back into theory after this video. The teacher makes all the difference. Thanks Rick!

[@Ephesia612]

Its nice to come across someone who sees what is lacking in the educational/inspirational development department of the music world, and understands why its lacking. People need discipline and education packaged in a nurturing and encouraging environment. And following up every thing in this video at the end the way you did with mentioning people wanting to find their generations music and trying to help us do that by filling some of the gaps by listening to us and sharing with us the things you know was awesome to see. Watching the way all you musicians are with each other in your interviews and sessions and so forth shows me a very stark difference between earlier generations overall attitude towards one another, and music in general, compared to most today. I've been involved in music for quite a while and what I've seen most often through out the years among my generations overall attitude towards one another and music in general was frankly very self centered, ego based and lacking sincerity, ingenuity and inspiration. I dont see much of the spirit of humility with one another or sharing with one another or encouraging one another. There is alot of musicians out there that aren't really musicians because of a natural interest/talent for it alone. Its also because music became very aesthetic and socially praised for those involved in it. So there's a social drawing to it. And everything today is based on who's getting the most attention from other people so that becomes the goal/inspiration to be one of the few getting the attention. But there is nothing inspiring about that and therefore the music that people are making is for what they think will get them the most attention instead of developing real skills and understandings and relationships and then translating those into the language of music and putting that out to share with more people. So, first of all it's about actually having something meaningful to say. And then its knowing how to say it. And then if everyone's attitude and approaches to one another became listening to each other and encouraging/being supportive of one another this is the attitude that will make more peopl/groups more creatively active. I hope this was coherent lol 😂

[@fairenoughthenwhat]

Your right not to trash music just because it doesn't fit with your history and tastes Rick. My son is 30 years younger than me, is studying music production at uni, and likes contemporary rap way more than I do. But we both love music and can appreciate each other's tastes, which is so great. We also both like to watch Rick Beato. Happy birthday my friend.

[@davidmacleod9313]

Why does hearing rap make me want to jump out a window?

[@zawinullava]

@@davidmacleod9313 because you're small minded

[@davidmacleod9313]

@@zawinullava Guess again...

[@davidmacleod9313]

@@DejanTesic Well, lucky for me I live in a bungalow. Lol

[@patrickderp1044]

@@zawinullava pete, i know you and your son mean well, but rap does really represent the absolute decline of musical talent. sad but true

[@wendellpowell5838]

Rick. I honestly cannot get enough of any of your videos, whether it’s what makes this song great or just showing us your favorite stuff, you passion and love for music and hopes to encourage others to the same level is just so genuine and fantastic. You are my absolute favorite channel. Please keep doing everything you’re doing!

[@JAHLife]

I'm a beginner myself and I concur. I've started making some videos myself on my channel. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - always!!

[@dbmorton1114]

Thanks and happy birthday! Before, I learned all my music theory from Spinal Tap, which can be summed up as "D minor is the saddest chord, really." 😀

[@grunemann4490]

Regarding the muting of strings around 13:27, Rick says with such friendly urgency, "If you just learn the chords that way, you don't ever have to worry about it." ...I love this! It made my day.

[@rocktonmusikschule]

Happy Birthday Rick. I wish you health, happines and many years of beautiful music and teaching us. Greetings from Germany Michael

[@ninemilesup]

I like that comment about not knowing how you got there or what your looking for. You need to be that cab driver who knows the city like the back of his hand. When mother Soul calls, she gets to her destination on time and maybe a few heartwarming stops along the way.

[@goodpplz123]

Happy Birthday!! Thank you for making this 41 year realize you’re never too old to start playing. Thank you for putting together quality material. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@HailRider]

Great lesson! Even though I have played for years I still go to a guitar coach. I missed the live but glad I get a replay. Rick shows his absolute mastery. Love a good lesson whether or not I know the material. Thanks, Rick!

[@ActualFactsRacing]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK! You're making the world a better place, thank you for everything you do. Party hard!

[@zoikalorizou4715]

Ευχαριστούμε!

[@keef7224]

Hey, we’ve got the same birthday!! I’ll be 54 on Saturday. Thanks for all you do, and happy birthday, fellow Taurus! ♉️

[@joelpadillaong]

Definitely one of the best guitar music tutorial i've seen in the face of you tube! Ty Ric. Belated happy birthday! May your deepest dreams in life happen to you even in pandemic. God bless

[@hdeideufvg1223]

Happy birthday Rick, thank you so much for sharing this video, it solved some problems I've had on guitar and already transformed my guitar playing immensely! Top tier content right here!

[@johngovern8792]

Rick, you’re a genius! Thank you for the education. Your passion for music is off the charts! I am so glad I found your channel.

[@josephbusuttil3030]

I started watching this well over 3 hours ago thinking I could take this in without pausing ...Wrong Move ... I shouldn't have started taking notes to try to digest the contents My respect for you has gone to the next n'th level .... Thank You Rick (...Born in the little Island of Malta & now live across the other side of the World on another little Island of Tasmania )

[@ro3784]

When you playing the B minor 5th root chord, I hear intro to "Angie" by Mick and The Rolling Stones. Everything your teaching here is life's realities I've previously experienced, although, being reminded helps to remove those bad habits. Thank you Rick.

[@trywarez]

I'm out of tune, and of course, I can't sing but I want to play guitar ever since I was a kid! This video gives me hope! 😀

[@niggyschliggy6057]

Good luck!

[@russl9029]

I love your book, man! One of the best purchases I've made for my music studies! It's helped me a ton with understanding theory in a way I can remember and apply it!

[@aarona3130]

Hope you have a great birthday. I have learned more from you in one video than I ever did in 6 years of school band.

[@einsoflight18]

Happy birthday Rick! May you live with many more happy healthy years! You have contributed to musicians in ways that are innumerable! Bless you!

[@RackhirTheRed]

This is the best triad lesson I've ever seen. Thank you so much for this.

[@smoekee]

I've been watching you for a while RIck, and you are without doubt one of the strongest influences in me actually learning guitar. So seriously, thank you for this video.

[@robertshafer8968]

After 15 years now I’m just realizing the importance of muting, not that I didn’t understand it but you guys are so right when you say you just can’t stress it enough how important muting is, the problem is you can’t really teach it so to say, it really just has to be practiced and engrained into second nature.

[@batman48195]

I’ve taken quite a few lessons and no teacher has ever mentioned it. Sad. Thank you Rick!

[@robertshafer8968]

@@batman48195 it’s seriously borderline criminal how little it is mentioned, I will say though in the very beginning of my journey, this old guy I met did mention it to me but he didn’t explain it very well and so I had no idea what he meant.

[@bwedges]

The spread triad part made me smile I am in love with guitar again.

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

Thanks to KZbin... For dropping the ball on the notifications... letting people know Rick was on. Priorities Google... look it up! Happy birthday Rick. May you have many, many more.

[@RedAndtheBlackRocker]

I'm confused - what's so important about watching this video live as opposed to archived an hour later?

[@RedAndtheBlackRocker]

The only advantage I can think of is that the KZbinr can see and react to questions from the viewers. I guess that's the whole point of going live.

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

@@RedAndtheBlackRocker ... the worst time to ask a question is once the time has passed. And the only stupid question is one you never asked.

[@rzk_audio]

You make a good point but blunt it by telling *google* to look something up...

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

@@rzk_audio ... I already know the definition of priorities.

[@Shoevette]

Just a hobbyist here, but I have been so for going on 40 years (amazing.......). I never took lessons and picked up things from people who did, from magazines, and from trial and error -- mostly the latter. It was actually through inaccuracy of picking or chord fingering and frustration of the resulting awful sounds that resulted that I developed muting to compensate. Especially when using any amount of gain, palm muting and muting with the left hand as you instructed allowed me to get to sounds my talent level did not allow for. I thought of it as a crutch, and it was in many ways for a long time, but I love how you incorporate how the instrument will be deployed in the "real world" from the jump. I do realize practice is necessary to get to a good result, but I need instant gratification to pick up the instrument in the first place. I love your approach Rick! Had there been a teacher who was less taskmaster and more rock sherpa, I just might have gone the lessons route. Thank you for the free video.

[@AntonyWrightOfficial]

Awesome beginner to advanced video. I loved the lot. It’s good you did this because it shows you know your stuff. You can walk the walk. Nice one x

[@lancescudder11111]

This information is priceless! You are a really good teacher. I love your explanation of chords. Chords are something that I have been struggling to understand. This video has helped a lot. Can you do longer video on just explaining chords? Like explaining each note in a maj, minor, sus, add, and more. Just a really in depth guitar chords video. Happy Birthday by the way! Live long and prosper! Also, can't wait to see Dillon's musical evolution!

[@alistair_maldacena]

I forgot to say happy birthday, Rick! You're one of the best and a living legend. Having said that, definitely do check out some Squarepusher and Lage Lund both. Lage is a favorite student of Pat's, and I'd love to hear what you think about his approach to harmony.

[@zach3634]

hey Rick! I don't know if you'll see this, but happy late birthday dude!! I already knew that because it's same as mine, and I finally bought your book exactly a year ago as a present for myself. I hope you understand the impact of what you do. Not just for music or youtube, but for humanity. Not trying to be a fan boy, but your willingness to share your knowledge, and the many different angles, and approaches you use to teach... it changed my life, and has allowed me to express myself in ways I didn't think were possible. I've been obsessed with music my whole life. I turned 40 yesterday, and your videos are the reason I'm finally able to express what's in head, and I'm confident enough to put my music out, and I know I'm not the only one! Just thank you so very much dude🤗💖 for all you be doin....

[@projectloop]

absolute legend thank you for continuing to make content despite of the struggles against record labels.

[@sitgesstudio]

Beato for President now! Happy birthday Riccardo, just bought your book and love your teaching, ciao!

[@zoranvasilic]

Well done Rick, you're a great musician & still passionate which is always inspiring !!! Greetings from Britanny & I Hope You Had a Happy Birthday !!!

[@DavidDiuguid]

You should totally do more videos like this. You are a beast at teaching music theory. I’ve been playing guitar for 25 years and know how to solo but I didn’t realize how much I actually didn’t know. Wow, I could watch this all day.

[@Eric2112rush]

First and foremost, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Rick! I wish I had this video to study 40 years ago when I picked up the guitar at 12 years old! Oh well, better late than never. I find the way you teach this stuff to be really relatable! Thank you!

[@creepingjennyrock]

Awesome lesson about the importance of muting strings not being used for a specific chord. I explain the exact same things to my students from day one. Rock on Rick.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

I just turned 59 as well Rick - Happy Birthday!!!

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

Well happy birthday to you too. Hope you have a great day!

[@edstaib9511]

Happy belated birthday 🎉

[@WysteriaGuitar]

@@edstaib9511 Thank you!

[@WysteriaGuitar]

@@mr.mckinnon5680 Thanks!

[@user-qn8lh7ej9g]

I'm late but happy birthday!!

[@digeorgesiphone]

Rick I should say… you can be proud (and grateful) of BEING a motor for our human evolution. I THANK YOU WITH MY SOUL. Congratulations for your birthday!!

[@cncbuss1]

Everything past 18 minutes in this video is 10,000 feet above my head! I hope I am good enough one day to be able to work through triads, scales and arpeggios. For now, I’m content with learning correct strumming patterns. You are a music God Rick!

[@baneverything5580]

The only lesson I ever got was Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down showed me where the B chord was over 20 years ago, thank goodness. I was a drummer and the guitar players I knew didn`t want me to learn guitar.

[@gimmeagig]

Fundamentals! I have been dabbling with guitar forever and I'm learning some really important stuff here that i have been missing. Thank you Rick!

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

Even though I already know this stuff.. I always find it interesting, and entertaining, to watch it again, and again, and again. Live it, love it!

[@my1after909]

Makes me smile. Thanks, and Happy Birthday, Sir!

[@philfyphil]

This is excellent Rick, some people don’t understand how lucky they are in this day and age for free, high quality tuition.

[@modusartsgroup]

Agree 100%

[@xxChacaronXX]

Amaizing amazing stuff!! Only thing I wish was added to the video was an added addition where there were charts in the upper right corner of the chords you played... like for example at 19:28

[@songsmithy07]

Happy Birthday, Rick. I love these "How Much Can I Teach in an Hour" videos. I wonder how much of what you teach in an hour I can learn in a lifetime 😊 💥

[@gccheatham]

Rick, I found your channel about a year ago and decided to get the bundle as a way to support your channel. The work you have put into this is overwhelming. It is the closest thing to an “encyclopedia” I can think of, but obviously written from a practical perspective. Now, as I watch your lessons, I will be able to have it as source to help me understand what you mean and to apply the information to make me a better player. Thank you for all you do. PS, Happy Birthday

[@cryptophoenix2023]

Damn, I can definitely see the value in learning music theory now. I didn't realize throwing together solos and melodies could be so damn easy if you know just a few modes, triads, and arpeggios. I've on and off experimented with song composition for the past 10 years. I had a terrible guitar setup, but I still managed to produce some rather unique tunes with it and FL Studio. No music theory, no guitar lessons, nothing. I kept it that way specifically so I could produce songs that had very limited "outside influence". I felt like they were more "pure" that way, and in a way they are. However, now that I'm running out of ideas and my fingers go to a very narrow range of shapes and notes, I think it's time to do away with that mentality and expand my knowledge. I don't think my music will ever sound like everyone else's music. Mine is unique, I've never heard anything like it before and I aim to keep it that way. However, adding music theory to my creative process should give it a huge boost.

[@fahadhashmi2889]

Thank you Rick you're a great teacher . This lesson really motivated me to pick up the guitar again with all the accessories I bought for the guitar over the years put them in open space and burn them.

[@msi1985]

I really enjoyed watching this as I always lag behind in being able to retain the vast amount of theory knowledge available. Thank you for releasing this kind of video you inspire me to be a better musician 🙏

[@jthaw]

Rick...I purchased your ear training course yesterday. Can't wait to dig into it. Thank you for all of the time you've put into your educational material (I've got your Beato Book 4.0 too!).

[@J4ve]

This is the best guitar tutorial i found As a pianist who knows a lot of music theory, this made me learn the guitar super fast wtf

[@tomeniovlogs2973]

I just want to say Happy Birthday Rick! God bless and may your tribe increase....you're a legend in my book! Awesome video!

[@SteveBello]

The first strumming pattern is a challenge for beginner students. They tend to play it with a slight swing feel by accident/without realizing it.

[@Chikimefuiki]

I cant believe we have the same birthday! Im turning the big 30, I hope you have an amazing birthday this year man, you have been a great resource and inspiration to keep progressing. I bought your Beato book a few months ago and its been great. Have fun this saturday, thanks for everything!

[@lopezb]

I've been playing since I was 14 (55 years?!) and am learning new things from the beginning! Should have taken lessons....Thanks, Rick.

[@anthonyshakspeare8726]

Happy birthday 🎂 Rick and your skillful and youthful fingers. Thanks for the great teaching and greetings from England 🇬🇧 😁

[@fcmhockeyvideos]

Yeah, this is all very important if you want to teach music. In all honesty, if you're just looking to get by on your guitar and make it sing the way you want, you don't have to know everything that's in there. Most of our favourite artists/guitarists don't know half of what's in there. Especially guitarists - our instrument is made in a way that you can express yourself on it with less knowledge.

[@sonkegrewe4111]

Theory can be a nice tool to have though to try stuff that you might not have improvised otherwise. And it is fun to understand what I am doing. :)

[@Julian-qs8xq]

@@sonkegrewe4111exactly. Learning to play guitar is just as fun, to me, as learning the theory behind it as well as the history.

[@kennywally]

Happy Birthday Rick. Great guitar lessons/theory!! I wish I had a teacher like you. I figured it all out from taking music theory in high school and applying it to guitar. Just wanted to say that this is an excellent course for those who cannot yet connect the theory dots :)

[@ten5ionator]

Love Rick's teaching: "Why would you learn spread triads?" "Because they sound great"... :D

[@scottlenox4497]

I lmao at this line!! No BS Beato Line. Love it.

[@erniejohnson8200]

Should have had close-up video shots

[@janharris1085]

I used to watch film critic Roger Ebert on several iterations of his TV show with Gene Siskel. I liked a lot of movies that Ebert didn't rate highly, but if Ebert recommended films I wasn't familiar with, it was ALWAYS worth my time to go see those films. You look for a shared experience, a common ground with people, but then appreciate the things outside your own experience that they can introduce to you. You build a common ground with younger people by being respectful of contemporary music. That allows you to introduce them to a deeper understanding of how music is put together.

[@acklin83]

One thing for strumming patterns: As a drummer I find them incredibly easy to play. It‘s the same as Right/Left sticking on the drums. Try playing a straight rhythm hand-to-hand and just play accents. Accent right = down, accent left = up.

[@JohnSandovalesq]

I’m primarily a rhythm player so I always seem to lock in with the drummer. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried playing at jams with guitarists who can play scales up and down the neck but can’t keep time or strum worth a damn. Glad Rick talked about strumming patterns.

[@drewgunner14]

This is probably one of the most important videos I’ve ever watched in KZbin. Thank you Rick!

[@jordimoraguesmassanet1179]

My favourite quote about music theory: "You've got to be able to speak the language of music if you want to be able to tell a story. You can get by without knowing too much music theory, but you're going to sound like a tourist with a phrase book."

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

Tourism is couple of billion dollar industry.

[@JJDon5150]

People love citing musicians who they think never learned theory, but forgot that some people are naturally gifted or have perfect pitch. It's no different than some athletes who are just naturally stronger and gifted from an early age. But for most of us, we need to work to get better at music and music theory is our weight room. And those musicians who you think don't know music theory, do...they just may not know how to properly articulate it.

[@TheCreekyman]

Whilst growing up and learning guitar from spinning stones records .. Guys like Steve Lukather hunkered down and put in the work.. I severely limited myself and regret not going down the the road of theory in my guitar playing.. I love how Rick makes it easier and inviting with his smile and down to earth style .. I’m a old dog now .. but never to late to learn I reckon 🤠

[@viniciusbertucci]

@@MrDJROGERS Guys like Hendrix and Van Halen might not have opened an academic music theory book, but they have UNVEILED the theory of music themselves. They had a solid understading of intervals, chords, keys, scales, modes... stuff that is trivial for any decent musician. They went the harder way. Btw, I agree with OP.

[@karstenhammerhansen]

no

[@ipuya]

Happy birthday Rick and thank you for the valuable education and entertainment. It's rare to find someone who can do both simultaneously. 🙏