How To Play Guitar In Any Key INSTANTLY! (Music Theory Workshop You Should See)

[@dukeofearl4117]

I’ve be playing for over 50 years. I never learned to read music and thought theory was too hard. Now that I’m retired I’m learning theory. Your technique makes so much sense and demystifies the guitar. I wish I had known this when I was young.

[@jameskowalkowski2334]

Same here - be 62 in a few months and this is what was lacking - EASY TO UNDERSTAND and very entertaining! Sub'd

[@patrickfitzpatrick101]

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[@jimofaotearoa3636]

First 50 is the easy part Duke...the next 50 is the real test...

[@humblegeorge]

me to ! 67 now and just realizing the Bible was right. " With all your getting get understanding,she will promote you ".

[@AngelAFargas]

That is wonderful

[@onemanshow9815]

I wished you were my music teacher 10 yrs ago. I have been playing guitar ever since I was 10 yrs old. I’m 29 and only still playing other people song. I want to write songs but felt so frustrated. You make it sounded so easy. Thank you so much.

[@station2station544]

I know music theory - I'm a pianist that also plays guitar. Quite often guitar-oriented instruction confuses the pianist because of the instrument being transposable so we can't see the notes in the chord like we can on a piano. And a LOT of videos tell you things but don't tell you why so you either ignore it or memorize it not understanding why you're memorizing it. As I've often said, guitar theory is often an answer to a question we didn't ask. What makes YOUR explanations good is that you quite often say "The reason this is important is because..." You do it here: 14:51 . If you didn't say this ONE thing, it would be a lesser video. Keep it up!

[@brettrobinson4894]

Been playing 40 years and never saw the 2 "L"s. Ricky you are loaded with aha moments and your delivery makes learning so much fun! Look forward to future videos!

[@axslinger99]

Couldn't agree more! I've have more, "aha!" moments with Ricky's lessons than I can could. For instance, flatting and double-flatting the root note to get a Maj. 7 and Dom. 7th chords! I've known basic theory/chord harmonization for many years but was never able to apply it to the fretboard. I'm 61 and have been battling to master the fretboard for decades. I'm finally starting to make progress. I'm a long ways away but it's starting to sink in.

[@760Piper]

Eyup!!! Ricky this is guitar theory gold. Can’t wait for the other Grid lessons. Anyone who might shy away from theory should watch this to see how it all makes sense. Great job as usual.

[@garrobond0017]

Newbie,wow what a simple ( kiss) system, keep it simple sir. Many thanks for doing this video. Legend.

[@GTORT]

This video is phenomenal. I have NEVER in my 15 years of playing been presented with something like this. You have answered questions I didn't even know I had. Absolutely fantastic video.

[@jumpification1]

My whole life trying to figure it out and you fixed it in 20 minutes. Amazing!! Thank You!!

[@markchandler7089]

Your whole series of teaching videos is fantastic! I am studying North Indian classical music, starting with voice but the system can be modified to most instruments. The spot at 12:44 shows the straigth-forward chromatic scale, which is very similar to the way Indian music conceptualizes things. The 1 and 5 are not altered, only the 4th can be raised while the others can be lowered. Ragas are scale patterns, a sequence of intervals, for ascending and descending movement plus common themes. The raga traditions are another way of teaching music; harmonizing the notes of a raga is another leap, which your videos have encouraged me to consider. Thank you for your visual guides and clear presentations!

[@zeekmx1970]

This is the most comprehensive music lesson I've had in years involving actual paper. I love how you're not afraid to take the intuitive leaps of logic to get results.

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Every day above the dirt is a good one, love it!

[@rickysguitar]

Aw man. Glad you got that. I'm very grateful to wake up every day and be with my wonderful family. Good and bad stuff. It's all good really. Didn't know if anyone would dig that reference :)

[@cayjuni8422]

Was wondering if anybody else caught that, what a beautiful saying. Going to carry that with me throughout life now, thank you Ricky ❤

[@anthonykinrade8642]

@@cayjuni8422 Yes, I did quite a long while back... 😊

[@vusumuzijacob-ln8hl]

You have polish the streets of the world each one of them,Thank you a million.

[@reverb508]

Wow. I didn't expect to come away from this video with a working knowledge of the Nashville Numbers system. What a great lesson!

[@plasmaquark]

Ricky, you are the best guitar teacher in the universe, I've progressed so much watching your lessons on music theory. You are even better than Rick Beato at explaining things. Keep up the good work fella.

[@rafaarts6751]

Crystal clear as always Ricky ... you are truly gifted in explaining this stuff !

[@Cents111]

So happy I bought your book! L7 grid is so beneficial it’s difficult to express my overwhelming thanks. You are simply brilliant at what you do. It’s wonderful to work at something you love to do and are passionate about it. We all benefit so much from your love of teaching guitar. Thanks from Vancouver!

[@harlequin5817]

You have a remarkable way of demystifying the inmate complexities of the guitar. Good job Ricky. 🍻👍

[@picksalot1]

I like this Chord-grid system, and use it myself. It makes makes understanding chord progressions much easier, and transposing keys a breeze. This is a very valuable core principle. 👍

[@guloguloguy]

....WOW!!!! THANKS FOR THAT LESSON!!! THE "L7" PATTERN IS REALLY HELPFUL!!!!!

[@brusselssprouts560]

Quality video. It partly takes me back to my schooldays when I was studying music and playing recorder and clarinet. Since I self taught myself guitar I have relied too much on just tabs without giving regard to why the shapes change. Thanks very much.

[@craigsowerby442]

Just watched this and your circle of 3rds tutorial 👍 brilliant keep em coming Ricky

[@drutgat2]

A brilliant lesson. I wish I had seen this a few years ago, because it would have saved me a lot of time, effort, confusion and experimentation (i.e., taking the 'long' way around) to work this all out. Regardless, many thanks, Rick, and very well explained.

[@erhanhizli]

You are amazing!!!!!! One note: while practising i realized Queen - Radio Gaga is composed F major I - ii - IV - ii - IV - I. I figured without looking tabs or anything. You are the maaaaaaan

[@larsh.2894]

What a knowledgeable and gifted communicator. Thx for sharing

[@rickysguitar]

Eyup Lars! Thanks for watching buddy :)

[@PaintByMonster]

Really great video! It's the second of your videos I have watched and you have explained the fretboard very elegantly. Of course I subscribed and will be watching more!!

[@sunangel-rivka]

Man, I gotta tell you, you explain things like no other teacher. It's seems most everyone else explains concepts in exactly the same way, so if you don't get it, you're SOL... It's so great to get a different perspective on these things. I appreciate you!

[@johnhensley220]

The clarity you bring with your lessons is astounding. Dealing with enharmonics in "jazz keys" is the answer to a question I've wondered about forever, with your handy, but brilliant mnemonic and visual tab it's sunshine coming in..I feel so fortunate to have been led to your guidance..

[@TheKennMan88]

This is awesome. I always leave with something incredible useful after watching your videos. It’s also great to learn the “tricks and tips” if you will, but also learning the theory as well. Helps me have my “ah ha moment” a lot easier that way and remember everything better.

[@chadharland3688]

I am very happy to find your channel. This is gold mine stuff! Thanks I ll keep tuning in. 1st lesson I saw was circle of 3rds, that was as cool as it gets. Great channel beginners and a little seasoned intermediate guys.

[@donnacolwell3988]

I actually understood the lesson! All the more reason to keep plugging away at the barre chords. Thank you!

[@PDDistVideo]

seen this explained a few different times by different KZbin guitar cats, but this one was by far the easiest to remember. Mnemonics man, they work.

[@spaceface1111]

All these years reading theory and first time I come across this. Thank you! Mind blown

[@arthurmiles4433]

EYUP Ricky! Thanks so much for this video. It made understanding the relationship between chords and scales so much easier. Always struggled by counting and finding the relative note and then the chord. Just looking at the scale now everything has jumped out suddenly. A moment of revelation.

[@jfson4321]

This is a turning point in my one man learnings of all that's needed. A big huge step forward. Thanks.

[@gtechblues]

I am glad that I learned that 55 years ago. It’s easier to remember than to learn at over 70 years old. I learned from my mother’s Hawaiian guitar book and converted a few easy tunes for standard guitar. That was a good way to learn back then… But I am still learning today, thanks to vidéos like yours.

[@joehiggins2174]

Fantastic information!!! I've been playing for 45 years and I've never put this together. Wish I knew this when I was starting out.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Great lesson. Great teacher. Thank you.

[@patrickfarley8036]

I'm absolutely loving learning from you! You are helping me make sense of all the random theory knowledge I've got taking up space in my noggin' !!!! You're a great teacher!

[@adriancoppin977]

Oh, man. That is one exquisite lesson. Many thanks. I’m 66 btw. Happy Christmas.

[@ZukiBiker13]

Great video. This opened up a world of clarity for me. Thanks!!

[@johndoh1000]

Thank you so much!!! I never recognized that you can rely on an "E shape" chord or an "A shape" chord relative to the string you're playing. I've been teaching myself how to play guitar and I've steered very clear from messing around with chords because they always seemed so ethereal. "Oh yeah just make your fingers contort in this crazy manner and break your thumb in the process." That's more or less how I've perceived chords.

[@chuckyneoable]

No words......simply awesome 👏

[@ftlaud911]

Battle Ends And Downs Goes Charles Father video was gold!! Helped me learned the fretboard and really stuck with me. Thank you so much!!!

[@chrisbrodbeck1961]

Thank you Ricky when I took composition it was taught to piano. Not that it makes a difference on the staff, but it does make a difference if you're looking at it transposed to guitar.... This really helps if I want to write the music out properly! Strumming along, oh let me write that out, etc... I wouldn't have been able to do it quickly, and honestly I probably would have left it in tab!

[@darkomtobia]

I always wondered how people knew what/where to play when someone would jam and say "key of". Also, even though I can't Barre beyond 1% at the moment, seeing the idea of the root string deciding the CAGED shape to use is like a light shining down. You are a gift to guitar humanity.

[@rickysguitar]

This is the secret! Thanks for watching and commenting. I have an alternative way to play barre chords that might help you. Here's the vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqVfIxseb2mpdk :)

[@kc6671]

Great lesson. Earned my subscription. Don’t find many lessons on Theory that also relate it to the instrument like this. Love it…

[@bellasasunic]

great video! I’ve seen stuff about the CAGED system with hand-waving “you don’t need to know *why* it works, just do this!” but your explanations give me an understanding that helps me remember the technique while also appreciating its purpose and functional value. I feel like it really sets me up for future learning and I love that, thank you!

[@szymonzbijowski9776]

Dude you are so awesome and happy and the way you are is so contagious Thanks for this awesome lesson and wish you all the best :)

[@davidatyson]

Awesome and informative! Thank you for taking time to share great information!

[@carpediem4413]

“Everyday is a great one” … is THE lesson I needed today 😑

[@zdjbel1376]

Wish I'd had someone to explain this to me this simply when I was 14, but it works at 64 too. Thanks Ricky!

[@rajeshgumber363]

Thanks Ricky, really like music theory, definitely helps in advancing guitar skills.

[@rickysguitar]

Eyup Raj! This is a crucial thing to know on guitar! Thanks for watching my friend :)

[@inspector_7152]

You are the perfect music teacher, Ricky! It appears to be easy after all… If I’d only knew earlier in life…..

[@PhryTheBreather]

This is it. This is one of the best theory videos I’ve ever seen. Tysm man! Gonna be rewatching this one with the guitar out🥲🙏🏻❤️

[@RANDOG1951]

EYUP! Dear Ricky, Thank you very much for your generosity. You were born to teach Sir.

[@mrskint55]

Many thanks for posting,you are a brilliant teacher Ricky

[@rickysguitar]

You are very welcome. Thank you for your kind words :)

[@joncarr9794]

RICKY, YOU ARE NOT ONLY AN INCREDIBLE GUITAR TEACHER BUT ALSO A INCREDIBLE HUMAN BEING!! A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A GREAT & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!!

[@tenantrep]

Wow! Have no clue what I just watched. I know it brilliant but over my head. Will watch 20 more times.

[@RadikalizedEternally]

The fact he not evening charging people for this knowledge is amazing he takes time like class ☮️❤️‍🔥

[@ericmohler5609]

L7. So simple it'll stick. Another nugget of gold to drop in the basket. Thanks again man.

[@thunderace4588]

Thank you for making this informative lesson for us Ricky.

[@rickysguitar]

Your most welcome!

[@rickysguitar]

Got Any Questions? Comment below! SUBSCRIBE! FREE PDF In this video description. Watch the full grid video here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHZZiBnrGNi5Y 👍😀

[@mo9620]

Wowww , this video is what I needed ! Gonna watch it till it´s in my head . Thnx Ricky , great video and info !!

[@rickysguitar]

It really makes a difference to your guitar playing! Thanks for watching :)

[@mo9620]

@@rickysguitar not only with playing but my struggle understanding note music changed too. Playing with tabs is all I knew and got learned , but it didn´t satisfy me. My question : Why .. didn't go away. Now a little light is there.

[@frankstanley6166]

Ricky , your a genius, thank heaps for this lesson.

[@mindgame9259]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Least I can do is like and subscribe. Such a great videos and lessons. Wish you all the best.

[@xlr8r3VA]

Wow, your videos are amazing! I appreciate how simple you make it look. I wish my classical guitar instructor would have taught me this, it would have greatly helped my classical learning and I might have stuck with it. I quit guitar for a while, but am now back to playing folk and hymns. This has really expanded my guitar thinking. I am no longer stuck playing 6 chords! LOL!

[@niguel4438]

That’s brilliant. Even without the full theory. Thanks.

[@kentmulter]

Very nice video, a complex subject explained clearly! If I may make a suggestion, there's an easier way to answer the question of why there are 15 key signatures for 12 notes. It's because three of them are redundant. Cb is the same as B; Fb is the same as E; and Gb is the same as F#. The notation is different, but if you look at your fingers, you can see that it's the exact same notes being played. Also, you might point out that the sequence of letters in the "Father Charles" mnemonic -- FCGDAEB -- is, in fact, the cycle of 5ths. So for people who hate that, here's a way to show them why it matters, and to help them remember it. Thanks!

[@rickysguitar]

I reference the 15 keys thing as it's a Victor Wooten idea, (I think he actually doubles it to 30 keys citing both Major and minor). I have another video coming soon that ties into this video which gives even more context. I can only cram so much theory in one video before the viewer is over whelmed. There are plans for circle of 5ths and circle of 4ths videos too. The cycle of 3rds is very rarely referenced despite how much utility it has with 1 key, hence this video.

[@wretch1]

I've always done it by starting with the major chords in the L (1 4 5) shape and then moved down 3 frets for the minor chords (exact same shape). The diminished root is then found on the 6th string directly above the iii on the 5th string. So now I have 2 ways to approach this.

[@rickysguitar]

Shh! that's the next video!

[@foljs5858]

You can also derive F major as the key with 1 flat the same way - you don't need to "memorize it". You just need to consider that the "Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles Father" pattern "wraps around" and starts again. So if you see one flat, to find the key, you just follow the same tip you show here: it's the immediately previous note in that repetition, so F (the last one in the "Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles Father" that would precede "B(attle)" again if the whole pattern was repeated once more...

[@thefishrustler3893]

Great video as always Ricky! I am currently going through your book and course and I have to admit that this was the first video that has left me feeling a bit lost. I have been playing for years but I know ZERO about reading music so there were a number of things in the first half of the video that I didn’t quite understand…like why you are denoting some of the notes as flat and others as sharp (starting at like 11:30). Honestly, the entire first half kind of went over my head. I’m likely missing some remedial knowledge that’s necessary for this to make sense.

[@thefishrustler3893]

For the record, I understand the larger point of how this allows me to play in any key with the L7 grid, just don’t understand a few of the early points about the sheet music.

[@bigjimslade2147]

this was explained very well, thank you!!

[@InsolentMusicalPeasant]

Leave it to Ricky to make something so intimidating so easy to understand. Thanks for the PDF, too!

[@SoulfulJim1]

Most helpful video yet for me. Thank you for doing this!

[@joycegrove5602]

LIGHTBULB!!!! Awesome content, as ever, Ricky, thank you!!

[@TattooArtistOC]

Thank you so much! This clarify so much. And I been playing for years

[@awesomeworld557]

This gentleman is just Awesome teacher 😊!!

[@nox-modus]

Thank you so much!! This is a great tutorial/lesson!!!

[@mikeleput2580]

Great Lesson

[@cameodoneron]

Wow! Phenomenal! Thank you. So helpful

[@bernardforrestal]

Wow I've never been told this vital information, I will subscribe to your channel. Just so your aware when someone says there out walking the dog it means there playing with themself. So, let's keep it clean ok, mate.

[@Nightpants]

Ricky, I've been agonizing over this shite for a long time and am finally seeing the walls come down with your videos. Thank you very much. You are like my college algebra professor who showed me shortcuts that helped me ace the course.

[@ldiazmdiaz]

FYI At 2:28 min. The sheet music TAB states "D"ADGBE and other problems that are not matching... I am learning and I subscribe my friend.

[@davedavem]

I recently transposed my guitar from the attic to the bedroom! Finally making the time to practice :D

[@rickysguitar]

Did you use a capo to move it lol. Get on that practice band wagon Dave!! 2022! You've got this!

[@NFZ138]

Proper Lesson.!!

[@78tag]

I read a lot of comments here from fellow aged string twangers and figured I might as well throw in my two cents. I'm 72 and learned theory on the piano 60 years ago and then stopped playing (classical was being pushed on me and I wanted Chubby Checker). I picked up a guitar over twenty years ago now to indulge my inner guitar hero and I still haven't been able to translate the simplicity of "knowing" the notes on a keyboard to "seeing" them quickly on the fretboard (a lot of counting up/down from note positions I have managed to memorize). There is something about the linear nature of the keyboard that just does not convert in my head to the positions of the notes on the fretboard. I know (or maybe I should say I understand) the CAGED and Number systems well enough to take the identifying shapes you have come up with and finally learn to navigate the fretboard (it's going to take some work but this gives me an attainable goal). You have just provided me the best way to see the fretboard without having to memorize each and every note on the fretboard. I have come to see that that doesn't work for me. I understand there is no substitute for knowing where all of the notes are but this (and your published "lesson notes") are going to advance my ability to play stringed instruments considerably (I love patterns) ---- thanks a bunch, I think your approach to teaching is going to be my path to enjoying what I can get from playing the guitar.

[@NeoArch]

Just wanted to say a huge thank you, watched your videos and you have a very intresting look on the theory and guitar playing. much apriciated and i hope you and your family is having a lovely holiday!

[@ayoaina_fpv]

Eyup Ricky! Great stuff! Thanks for these very useful videos. 0:35 I’ll tell what else slides up and down the fretboard; is a capo or a bottleneck, that’s what! 😂😂😂

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome video and thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@lefty5757]

Thank you Rickey! 🎸

[@rickysguitar]

You're welcome David :)

[@FAIRWEATHER_MUSIC]

new viewer. love the intro. hooked and subbed

[@chewybang]

Fantastic stuff, so glad to have found your channel

[@rickysguitar]

Eyup Chewy! So glad you did too! I appreciate you watching!

[@jeffreyklaproth7794]

While watching the second half of this video when he talks about the key grid, I guess I was a slow learner when I first started to play guitar because when I watch some of these KZbin instructors explain some of these theories that I have a clear understanding about now, I would’ve been totally confused back than. This was a helpful reminder video for me, but if I would’ve watched the second half of this video when I was a beginner or intermediate I would’ve been really confused. I feel it would be really helpful for all guitar players if instructors mentioned the players level that the video was intended for. For example something like beginner intermediate expert.

[@MARLONdaman]

THIS VIDEO I HAD TO WATCH LIKE SEVERAL TIMES TO UNDERSTAND. Since the pdf link is dead I just decided I would write down what he said by following each segments of the video step by step.

[@rickysguitar]

The PDF link is fine.

[@MARLONdaman]

@@rickysguitar I wonder why I couldn’t find it in the email🤦🏾‍♂️🤔

[@MARLONdaman]

@@rickysguitar let try again.

[@MARLONdaman]

@@rickysguitar I was talking about the email you sent me of pdf. Well there was no link in the email for the pdf. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Mudplucker]

Ricky you’re the Fort Knox of guitar tuition 👍🏻 happy new year

[@woongwon6333]

WOW Amazing technigue and good represented !!

[@stormyweather2837]

That was genius how you explained that cheers !!

[@joe1annie2]

Thanks for sharing Amazing stuff having a lot of fun with this lesson :-)

[@rickysguitar]

My pleasure!

[@mikemahin]

Amazing videos. Thank you.

[@kane6529]

Main reason Guitar is so easy to transpose! I started learning piano and could believe all your chord shapes in different Keyes are different! I always hear how piano makes more sense but guitars certainly easier to play in any 🔑

[@avi4580]

OMG !!! You're the best KZbinrs ever!!!

[@avi4580]

You're a genius in the art of making things looks simple