The Pentatonic Scale

[@kingofstormsleagueoflegend8696]

Just wanted to let you know this video is still giving new guitarists huge breakthroughs 4 years later!!! Thanks!!!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thats so nice to hear! I just want YOU to know that I've been actively making courses and lessons for the past three years on Patreon. I've got nearly 200 lessons so far, a weekly like Q&A, and fun creative challenges for my community every two weeks. It's been a blast. www.scottpauljohnson.com/patreon

[@lostmemories4894]

I spent 2 days trying to figure this out and u gave me the biggest piece of the puzzle. Thanks

[@denro0]

I just made a breakthru here myself. Thanks for Sharing.

[@nugrahayogakuncara]

Hey me too! Just bought a guitar and this is help a lot, thank you!

[@jmc6995]

Thank you so much!

[@aleidasuarez]

no one else has broken it down like this. you, my friend, are a great teacher. thank you.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thank you Aleida!

[@pataleno]

Yep. Best one I’ve ever seen.

[@lukas_wins]

I was gonna comment just this so err +1!

[@freefallin3693]

This is the second video of his that I have watched. Straight to the point and simple. Love your stuff. Your making music theory easy to understand especially, if like me, you didn't start learning until in mid life.

[@ridemx1416]

Agreed! New sub and learned so much in the last 2 days when I discovered this channel. My playing has improved so much. Thank you Scott.

[@tejasmathad1247]

Guys we've found him, that person who can make us understand how pentatonics work

[@andresjimenez419]

true

[@guitarnut9824]

Ohhh yes !!

[@minimind.ai321]

Yup and i automatically subscribe to him, simple and short just how i like it

[@johnnyboyt3423]

the diagram really helps

[@filipneubauer8971]

so true

[@penguinproductions5469]

anyone else notice how he went in and made his fingers transparent so we could see the neck better? great work/

[@anodawla8918]

But have also noticed his blush on??😄

[@mnm4282]

@@anodawla8918 im wondering why no one talkes about it lol

[@yunikage]

@@mnm4282 all youtubers who get good looking footage like this are using lights and wearing makeup, its just how it works. what youre noticing isnt that hes wearing makeup, its that the makeup wasnt applied well so its obvious

[@mnm4282]

Well I know it actually dont be angry, Calm down, Keep calm i dont want to start a war

[@mnm4282]

@@yunikage Well I know it actually dont be angry, Calm down, Keep calm i dont want to start a war 😂😂😂

[@IsmailTuncel]

Never was 7minutes and 32seconds so productive in my life :D

[@peteroconnor8687]

OMG! OMG! I hear ya dude! Best explanation I've ever seen

[@kurtmcclure1224]

My thoughts exactly

[@dudebrodude4388]

I said the same thing the night my son was conceived

[@FlowerdyPilllow]

100% agree! I have wasted HOURS watching guys talk way over my head - this guy properly nailed it in 7 minutes! Amazing!

[@johnnyrockett978]

I agree Ismail. I definitely agree.

[@jollygoodtime9197]

Dude is so damn chill.... “there we go, that was fun. Let’s do another one”. Like the young Bob Ross of guitars.

[@rossedwards3376]

so true.x

[@godtroll749]

Don't compare the greatness of Bob Ross to this mediocre man

[@carlos0915munoz]

@@godtroll749 god damn that’s one hell of a way to put it 🤣

[@bambampewpew32]

@@godtroll749 I know your name has troll in it but shut up please

[@donjtrump]

Did somebody say bob ross?🧐🧐🧐

[@sherthmer]

That was one of the most useful, understandable lessons I've come across. I couldn't make sense of major and minor keys until you explained it. Fantastic. Thank you.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

So happy to hear that, AJ! Thanks for letting me know. Feel free to check back in as you make some more progress. Let me know how it's going

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

@@artimmy1 1971 Fender Musicmaster with an aftermarket noiseless pickup. Can't remember the brand but it wasn't a well-known brand

[@shubhamannamwar2857]

Your ability to understand where a person who doesn’t know music theory might struggle is unparalleled. You’re meant for this stuff man! 💯

[@Masteroftee]

that is so true, i did not understand any other guitarist explain this.

[@luisrestrepo5361]

You've released 10 years of frustration on me wanting to learn how to start soloing. Best teacher ever. Thank you!9

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Wow thanks!

[@Amine-gr8xe]

Same

[@kaylastewart2458]

im literally in the same boat haha

[@hiuchungpong23]

@@ScottPaulJohnson Love u buddy !

[@Bstonz85]

Same. Been playing 24 years and could never figure out how to tie scales together because frankly I never knew where notes were.

[@russ4j]

Finally, someone who's able explain the Pentatonic Scale the way every average human being could understand. Thanks a lot Scott. I'm sure you've touched the lives of so many aspiring musicians through this tutorial. More power!

[@BawiVlogs]

When I imagine what a guitar tutorial is like in my head, THIS is a perfect demonstration of that, explained fully, clearly, with no time wasted at all. I watched the whole thing and no questions were asked. Subscribed at first glance!

[@natural5272]

The editing is so unique. Made so perfectly for new guitarists. I wish people would do this style more often

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thanks! It was a lot of work in the begining, but I've been perfecting the camera guitar on my online school. If you want 200+ lessons, tons of helpful homework and jam tracks, AND a weekly live Q&A featuring this camera guitar (yes I figured out how to do it LIVE) come check it out www.scottpauljohnson.com/

[@psykkou3820]

holy shit, I just went from not ever soloing to absolutely shredding on a backing track, thank you my dude

[@romainrouiller4889]

same...

[@bambampewpew32]

I can't wait to try this tomorrow

[@SushiMooshy]

@@bambampewpew32 howd it go

[@bambampewpew32]

@@SushiMooshy oh I completely forgot about this lmao it was ok I still like playing guitar with my dad the most cause he does chords and I play the scale and that sounds the best to me or maybe I just suck at playing to jam tracks

[@KevininShanghai]

You nailed it, so much better than other tutorials with a lot of BS.

[@yinlee4084]

这能碰见凯文我是没想到的hhhh

[@aw2584]

Exactly. Holy fuck those KZbinrs. Just came from a tutorial of that one guy called Paul... He makes a tutorial with the assumption everyone knows exactly what the scale is. Like if I knew why the fuck would i watch his shitty tutorial? Jesus christ

[@Raz-lw9vi]

@@aw2584 I mean his video isn't really explaining what the scale is its more how to use it better for people that already know what it is. But I agree most youtubers out there talk lots of bs this guy is goated

[@helmsylvanian]

hi kevin, love ur videos with jared, surprised to see u here!

[@joejtunes]

Bro you literally just changed my life with the tip at 3:00. I never thought you could use the minor pentatonic over a major progression, even though I knew they shared the same notes. I guess I just never thought about it. Today for the first time ever, I was able to meaningfully improvise over a jam track. Thank you so much!

[@felixhammerl2700]

mind = blown. No idea why i never considered this. And to do you one better, you can now effortlessly memorize the corresponding minor/major scales.

[@T_Whit]

i am about to join the worship team at my church and this video helped a TON. I plan on playing lead guitar and this made last weeks practice so much easier.

[@saymontang4840]

"So if I put my pinky here" - Boom ! That's all I needed. Thanks dude, awesome explanation.

[@jonasrichardson5662]

FACTS

[@tgdkls5891]

Just discovered this channel and am so glad I did. I've read or watched so many lessons over the years on all the basic music theory for guitar concepts, but always struggled with some and struggled to put it together. Somehow the way this guy explains it just makes sense. I got more from the handful of lessons here than I got from dozens of others. Really excellent. Natural teacher, well thought out and well produced.

[@reezek3956]

Also , the layout of video layout it s just awesoooome ! Rly that visualization on fingerboard helps a ton 👌best guitar music theory way of teaching in general

[@jamie2930]

Andrew Gilholm remind me of Victor，he said those who can't explain the music theories by ez ways just not knew them well. Im sure this guy know a lot.

[@johnnyrockett978]

This is the most valuable guitar lesson I have ever seen in my life - and I'm 66 years old. You are an answer to my prayers Scott. I'll never be able to thank you enough.

[@jvasava3]

that’s great, just curious, when did you start playing guitar?

[@YonathanMizrachi]

Absolutely!!!!! 🌻

[@vaprex]

Ditto... How has nobody else explained it so clearly??! I can actually play some semi-respectable solo's now...Well, I mean, at least I can have fun and jam along once I know what key the song is in... This is awesome.

[@johnnyrockett978]

@@jvasava3 Sorry, Hazy, I just saw your question now. I started playing guitar when I was 13.

[@Saxtorph_Beats]

This is literally as simple as you can make it. You made it so crazy simple and it's crazy how hard it can be for many youtubers to "simplify" things to this easy of an instruction. It's quite literally 1. If you wanna play an Aminor scale start with your pointer finger at the a key 2. If you wanna play an A major start with your pinky at the A key. After that all you have to do is learn the scales and how they move around on the fretboard. Insane.

[@b.s.6980]

Have been practicing pentatonic for years without understanding it. Now you showed me its meaning. Suddenly able to solo with the jam track. Tears almost came out from my eyes. Can’t thank you enough.

[@tongmeen]

same for me! that emotion I had was incredible when it clicked for me

[@mikeveemadeit]

I actually have goosebumps. I've "played" self taught guitar for close to 20 years on and off. I was always a rhythm player because I just couldn't comprehend the traditional musical education, but this taught me so much in 7 minutes and I'm excited to try it and continue my actual education in learning how to play this damn thing

[@alejandro80021]

I'm more of a rhythm guy too but today that changes

[@chanism7]

I feel like you've just told my story. This video is about to change everything. Have you guys made any progress?

[@bigkevmusicofficial]

Same story with me. I've been watching his videos for about 2 weeks, and it's incredible that I'm soloing on lead electric now. Kinda unbelievable actually

[@Kfizt]

This guy has officially done what I want to do in life. Make an impact on people’s lives. This video is the key to making great guitar players and im excited to see how they’ll turn out. Including me!

[@janjansen7983]

Beautifully put. Living for oneself is so empty, so is playing guitar, which is kinda the same thing

[@BrandonClapp]

I know this is an old video, but I can appreciate the amount of editing done to this to deliver the message just perfectly for people like me.

[@BlueBirchBeer]

I’ve been playing guitar for 20 years but I just couldn’t wrap my head around scales. This video just broke the dam holding me back. You are awesome!

[@jasminemcpherson6536]

Holy moly! I have never understood guitar until now. I have been trying for 6 years and no one has been able to break it down and make it make sense like you just did in 7 minutes. Well done. Thank you

[@ransombaggins9301]

Here we go again! I spent an hour last night watching a ton of videos trying to learn about key and what it all means. I came out of it mostly more confused and definitely more frustrated. In walks Scott and 3 minutes and 30 seconds into a video on the pentatonic scale the lights pop on and I finally get something about keys that never clicked before. Of course, the pentatonic scale also makes way more sense and feels much more practical now, too! I've now watched two of Scott's videos and in a matter of minutes have learned more than hours and hours of other guitar videos and books. Thanks Scott! Can't wait to watch the next one! Let me add: the split camera views, text, and graphics are a HUGE help for me, being a visual learner and beginner. It's obvious you know something about learning styles, given that you are crushing verbal, written, and visualized in one simple video. I know that can't be easy or fast to do but I'm so grateful you have been able to do it so far. Thanks!

[@kamak5678]

Totally agree with you. I also find it so structured and ..."digestable"!

[@JRMooreMusic]

100% agree

[@keiannschyler]

we only learned two things here... but these two things here means millions for us beginners. tnx a lot.

[@kevinrollman3101]

I am 64 years old and I used to play lead guitar in many bands but I never learned the pentatonic scales! My next door neighbor told me about the pentatonic scales when I was 16 but he did not tell me what it meant!! You are the first person out of all the videos I have watched on how to play the pentatonic scale that allowed me to see what is being played. They would go fast and play it and not show how!! Thank you very much for being the first person in my life to show me in a way I could really see what is played. I became a really good lead player but memorized different Hendrix licks and basically played box style leads!! I always felt handicapped though when I would hear other guitarists play the scales and sound so good. My playing took longer to make it sound really good because of lacking the pentatonic scale. At 64 I can still play fast clean leads but now a whole new spectrum can be implemented!! Thanks again!! If any one wants to see me play my KZbin video is keebonk’s shower curtain jam. I titled it that because I recorded the video in my bathroom. Only place I could be alone to do it!!

[@italovidigal1990]

Im 29 and i relate to this

[@justforcrypto6734]

@@italovidigal1990 you record videos in your bathroom too?

[@bryanchan420]

don't know what else to say, best lesson on KZbin if you ask me, after seeing tons of high sub number channels, no one beats SPJ......you are the best, man!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

THANK YOUUUUUUU

[@_pleiad]

"I hope you found this useful" I sure as hell did. Thanks.

[@ahmetyilmaz6370]

useful? this was the best lesson i've ever watched. it has changed my perspective. thank you!

[@bouldernow]

Dude, guitar teachers have tried to explain this to me for years, but you just showed it in a way so clearly I actually got it! The way you use technology, overlays, PDFs and charts is brilliant. Why isn’t everyone teaching this way? I will be watching all your videos and sending you money. Where have you been all my life!?

[@grzegorzgrab3190]

Best lessons ever seen - you combine and explain all in the way I've been looking for so long! Plus the fretboard and notes display is awesome. Thanks fo that.

[@armagan72]

This is a really good tip, thanks a lot! Learning the names of the intervals will be the next challenge ha! Cheers!

[@victorsvideos27]

I found this very useful, and you explain things in an understandable way, where other instructors are more concerned with impressing you with their slick speed, but not giving you you any help at all. They don’t further your understanding at all, so they are useless, but you are very helpful and I am a faithful subscriber, so thank you very kindly!!!

[@GoranZ1]

Your channel deserves soooo much more recognition. It's amazing how easily you put things that have confused me for so long.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thank you so much!! Feel free to share my videos anytime it feels appropriate. I’ve been teaching for a long time and finally decided to start getting videos out there. So glad they are helping people.

[@GoranZ1]

@@ScottPaulJohnson Most definitely man! I look forward to your future work!

[@donaldpharand7123]

I've been picking these chords for years but it never sounded right when I would strum in a chord. Bingo Scott, you just showed me what I had misunderstood. I didn't realize the 1st finger was a Minor Chord indicator, and the 4th a Major. Sweet, and I was able to play along with you in all the different keys at the end. You have made my day. Thank you so much.

[@Dave-wh5is]

This is truly the only channel where every single second is of complete clarity and value. I have not seen such teaching skills anywhere on KZbin and you have officially cured my fears in approaching guitar theory. Thank you for being on KZbin 🙏

[@SuperDaveandChris]

I have watched many video's on KZbin and this is the first one that explained where I should start my solo from when playing over major chords, it has opened up a new chapter in my playing thanks from the UK.

[@bacheeky7369]

This guy deserves so much more appreciation than he has

[@billpholde4816]

Obviously this guy didn't get the memo from those who've made understanding the Pentatonic scale seem like something reserved for the Special Few. Thank you for this simple lesson! And, if The Special Few catch up to you, and you need a place to hide out, let me know!

[@christopherarendse687]

Finally! After going through the whole of KZbin and watching almost all these guitar scale explanations/tutorials. I finally find the video that helps me immediately! This really helped so much. Really appreciate it!

[@tijsboon7360]

I’ve been playing for 30 years. But your lessons are the best I’ve seen. Simple basic and effective! Starting with guitar, start here!

[@spoonclaymore]

This was great on filling in some gaps I had with the pentatonic scale. I knew the shape of it, but not how to move it around. I agree with the other comments as well - great editing and I like the way you explain things. Great work, keep it up!

[@soaps1338]

2 years late but in 7 minutes this man has taught me what 15 years of having a backround in music could not

[@juankeegano8690]

Those solos of his are just so smooth. They make you want to knuckle down and learn this stuff. Thanks Scott.

[@nate6795]

You have taught me more in this video than I have learned in WEEKS of trying to understand the guitar just at a basic level. Thank you!

[@1cleandude]

Damn bro where have you been all my life? Great lesson and methodology!

[@maeldream2077]

Oh My! i knew this pentatonic and were practicing it for 2 month from the first day i bought my PRS. But i did not know how to use it. Yesterday i was watching this video and thinking about a little jam session in G major. And today i tried it... My wife was stunned and shocked that i could play a bluesy melodies after only 2 month of guitar playing! Thank you! now i can feel like a guitarist! Sorry for my English. Hugs from Russia!

[@HarleyCampbell79]

Omg this guy in two videos has turned more lights on for me than dozens of others. Thank man . Subscribed

[@rafamericano]

Just wanna join voices and applaud you for giving a lesson that actual beginners in musical theory - though not in guitar - will understand!

[@justineldridge3220]

These are by far the best tutoring videos on KZbin, hands down. There are other guys who are fun and informative but no one has done more for my playing than Scott. Thank you man for all your generosity and time, I absolutely cannot thank you enough. You are a true scholar and artist.

[@jorgemanzano7522]

This is the most useful guitar tutorial I've ever seen wow

[@imnotjackiechan]

Scott just......just thank you so much man. As a visual learner this is exactly what I needed.

[@flazo9152]

HEY THIS WAS SO MUCH HELPful. I HAVE BEEN PLAYING THR GUITAR FOR 3 years and TODAY IS THE FIRST TOME I LEARN ABOUT THEORY

[@jlpayne052710]

WOW, this was the BEST explanation of scales I’ve come across.

[@heavy_dice]

This content is great. I find the way you explain things extremely straight forward and very easy to digest. The topics you are covering right now are exactly what I am looking for to push my playing to the next level, great videos and editing and entertaining as well!

[@Edvinhaxhia]

I played for 30 years. Never knew it, you made it so easy . Thanks a bunch 😊.

[@chrismorganofficial]

After years of playing. I wish I watched this before; this makes so much sense. Your a star

[@mimi-xb1rr]

when he did that first change of key I literally screamed, it all makes sense now, great lesson!

[@bryanproskiw5554]

Scott, this is the best pentatonic explanation I’ve ever listened to and I’ve been playing rythm chords for years. Thanks man!

[@motorehab95]

Now I understand whre to use the Pentatonic Scale, I've been asking myself why should I learn it. This is a great tutorial.

[@stellarfirefighter5318]

I’ve watched several videos but yours gave me the “aha!” Moment. Thank you much!

[@kamingurus6517]

Music theory stuff is tough to wrap your head around, and I struggle with many videos because I feel like they are not clear enough. How you explain things and especially how you visually emphasize them is great and makes it way easier to follow and understand the concepts. Thank you so much for the videos 👍

[@virgilcosta4146]

I’m very impressed with your teaching skills. I’m 57 years old, have had quite a few teachers and watched a ton of KZbin videos on the pentatonic scale. This is the very first tine the pentatonic has ever made since to me especially when you explained it sharing the same notes. You have won me over!!!

[@SebastienSonata]

I've been playing for years, learned pro level songs, and you are the only person who has been able to make pentatonic scales make sense to me, thank you

[@chrishalstead4405]

Extraordinary. What a clear, cogent and beautifully-illustrated explanation. Brilliant, thank you! 🙂

[@negmone]

Seriously bros you gotta gift wow, started playing 2 months ago and you still managed to talk to me.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@TheOneandOnlyCornBread]

All I have to say is wow. This made the pentatonic scale so easy!

[@trevoredward8212]

Man that was the greatest and coolest way I've seen someone break down the pentatonic scale it really helped a lot

[@ebencard4802]

I am a mostly a self taught musician and felt like I was hitting a wall with guitar playing and expanding. Thank you for opening the other possibilities and getting me excited to play again!

[@raisedbydingo1863]

This guy is god. Over 2 decades with guitars, lessons, books...etc. This guy explains the pentonic scale better than all combined. My brain just exploded.

[@edc9897]

Excellent video. I think you speak to a lot of us indie/punk guitar players that have been with it for years but never got into theory.

[@alejandroroal990]

Great lesson. Thank you! I was doing everything backwards now it is so clear. You are doing a great job...

[@diegojimnez16]

You can see the stress in his playing because he's so good Scott : "hmm i have to only play the pentatonic scale...okay easy" Also Scott : *starts playing* In Scott's mind : "go play this other- wait no i gotta play this shape." It just seems like he wants to go crazy on the jam tracks lol

[@normsky5504]

The best instruction I have seen or heard ever. I took years figuring this out on my own, mostly by trial and error.

[@chrisgreene1652]

Absolutely the best teacher, EVER!!! WOW MAN...

[@ashleyszyszkowskiashspract7153]

You are total guitar teaching genius!!! So many thanks and so much gratitude!!! The light bulb finally went on for me! I’ve been practicing for 14 months and so much of the guitar theory I’ve been learning is all coming together with your videos!! So thank you 🙏🏻 🎉😊

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

SO happy to hear that! If you'd like 200+ more lessons from me, I've been building my online school for the past 3 years. www.scottpauljohnson.com/

[@chris_devlog]

I just started playing guitar and Ive been trying to play songs by ear. You just absolutely blew my mind with how simple this is and I can't wait to keep using it and learning more. Thank you!

[@naofumii464]

All these guitarist on YT struggling with theory that theory this just to explain pentatonic while this guy be making 7 min and 34 seconds vid and helped 1.4 mil people just like that. Such a great man👍🏻

[@kadirkorfal2275]

you are the one and the only guitar theory teacher. congrats my friend👏🏻

[@roberthenderson3406]

WOW! ..... I've been trying to understand this for soooo many years. Watching other tutors has not helped, but now I'm finally getting to understand scales and how it works with playing lead. What an amazing teacher. THANK YOU.

[@RyanChu45]

I just so love the way you explain things. Like a friend sharing a good story, not a hard lesson from school teacher.

[@diegoschina5106]

absolutely the most useful lesson on this that I have seen so far. thanks for the awesome content!

[@kbdamai5616]

Hi Scott Very useful and you made it so simple unlike other guitar teacher. Many thanks.

[@armagan72]

Guys we've found him, that person who can make us understand how pentatonics work

[@nkdms.2031]

Best explanation yet... simple and with examples; many thanks!

[@Vyr.O]

Holy f man , i've been watching lot of videos explaining pentas and music theory for months and most of 'em was too confusing or just frustrating , while you've just teach me about pentas in 7 minutes i SUBBED !

[@lilliebrown1657]

your videos are so helpful! you're so calm, understandable and visual. this is also the best video i've seen on the pentatonic scale. thank you

[@arnoldvillamero2323]

Thanks Man! You answered my questions which I have been asking all my life.. lol.. eversince I started playing guitar! God bless you man! More power to you!

[@linkshield1347]

This is so useful. Your editing also makes it much more helpful to understand the more simple basic of the pentatonic scale. Thank you 🙏🏼👏

[@the_one_the_only.]

Basically it’s like you gotta start in the relative minor.. C (A-) , A (F#-), D (B-) etc.. neat .. again formulas formulas formulas…love it ❤

[@wisnomjr]

Thanks! A great lesson that clearly explains how to use the pentatonic scale. Your lesson helped me a lot 😊

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Hey! Thank you so much!

[@KAWisms]

This video is so helpful. You are a great teacher! Thanks for posting!

[@Mikeca300]

Thanks. Very good lesson.

[@riahh3864]

this was the exact thing I was looking for! thank you so much

[@colinguthrie4634]

Brilliant……I’m following you big time…..many thanks……so well illustrated and described

[@davidsussex3603]

Yes, it works, why did no one tell me this before? Brilliant!

[@cocot.camila]

Thanks for this content By far one of the best explained videos, it is perfectly understood.💗

[@Suspect333]

So many different shapes in scales lol good luck learning them all