SECRETS in the Key of E

Going over everything you didn't know you needed to know about the Key of E. Rocking the Martin Streetmaster today, check one out for yourself with this affiliate link:
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A little about me:
Sean Daniel is a man. A man of simple needs and desires. And the one desire, no, the one NEED, that stands above all is to spread the challenges, joy and intellectual stimulus of music to people of Earth and beyond.
Born on the mean streets of upper middle class suburban Chicago, Sean learned the ways of the world through the dizzying heights of success to the lonesome depths of failure and emerged with the promise of a better tomorrow reflecting in his eyes and fiery passion in his belly.
He plays and teaches guitar on his KZbin channel where he regularly releases original music and projects to the adulation of legions of fans, who often compare him to Chris Pratt and one time Ryan Reynolds. He’s currently in the market for a nice leather jacket.
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[@jamesstacey6241]

I get more from this guy than any one else on you tube

[@seandaniel23]

My guy!

[@joemaxx3231]

I agree !

[@kennethmabus381]

Yeah his music theory is crazy awesome!

[@Newfoundmike]

@@seandaniel23 Your vids are great which Streetmaster are you using Amigo

[@billwentz5014]

I've been sharing this lesson ever since I first learned it in 1972 at sea on a USN Destroyer in the middle of the Atlantic. The cocky, smug, dud of a human being who shared it with me wanted desperately to be one 10th as cool as you, He couldn't pull it off. You are a master teacher and solid guitar player but a natural entertainer; one who has learned the "Secret" of being a great teacher. You have to hold their attention all the way to the end of the lessons. Fabulous video Sean! After teaching piano/guitar privately since 1992, I think you're the best!

[@ricoschwartzberg6653]

You just taught Allman Brothers Melissa. Great song and great lesson.

[@seandaniel23]

Great song.

[@philb1649]

Or All things Must Pass George Harrison

[@karlguilbeau8538]

also 1966 Johnny Rivers #1 single 'Poor Side of Town'

[@kimberlyisherwood7220]

😂

[@RickNovosel]

And Who Knows Where The Time Goes by Sandy Denny.

[@smacker360]

So nice to see someone in this world of crap being upbeat and always happy. Your attitude and personality is contagious and needed. Thanks!!!! BTW, your lessons are really easy to understand making them easy to remember as well, even with limited music theory although some theory is required.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for saying so! Trying my best!

[@bulaguy7515]

Oooooooooo

[@lawrencemcpherson6858]

That Right there is some good stuff!! Thanks for sharing. . . . !!

[@taylodl]

You have a gift for taking things I already know and making me understand it better

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for saying so! I'll keep em coming.

[@drewsacks]

@@seandaniel23 Dude, I agree with what taylodi1 said above. Same from me. Very cool.

[@EM-df6mo]

The polite injection of humor actually makes it much more memorable. Thanks Sean much appreciated. I keep looking for you in more of Dovydas Street videos too.

[@gerald6692]

I picked up a guitar 🎸 for the first time two years ago and have been using your videos to go from being an absolute beginner to advanced beginner thanks to you . I practice everyday and get lots of enjoyment from my acoustic six string guitar. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge while having fun doing it

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@lightfoot413]

Sean a great eye opener lesson..I am sorta familiar with most of this but you put it in context for a better understanding..thanks man....

[@darrinnorris2690]

You are by far my favorite teacher on KZbin I get more from your lessons than anyone else on the net....

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for saying so!

[@jackh577]

I learned the bar chords early on and never had much problem playing the B chord. On the other hand, I've always found the classic B7 chord very hard, and mostly don't use it. Now that will change, as I didn't realize you could play it with using your pinky!! Glad to learn this. Thanks Sean.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@guidobrunellijr.3]

Back in 1982 , sitting at home on Christmas morning 2AM after my first son was born. I sat down w/ my new Yamaha acoustic and accidentally discovered that E,B,A thing you were playing. I made it into a little thing I play to remember that day, and my son. At the time I couldn't play much else. I was amazed to see you do it too !

[@MrRonique]

I'm sort of an intermediate guitarist, but because I learnt from the" guitar magazine" era. I missed some basic theory . I learnt some basic theory today, thanks 😊

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@jimc6687]

There ya go my old Sarasota neighbor!! I love it when you return to just nice, straightforward informative and fun lessons on your site!! Jim C.

[@michaelfox2989]

Awesome,man I've seen players use these shaped moving around the frets now I know what and why...Thanks

[@curtissjohnson4864]

I really appreciate your videos. Thank you. The guitar in standard tuning, begs to be played in E. The open E strings and open B are a great little power chord. No "expression" notes. No third to be sad with. No seventh etc. There in the middle, all nestled together, are three more strings on which any number of tri tones can be played up and down the neck for a huge variety of voicings. I invite you to try this one: Index on A at 11, middle on D at 12, ring on G at 13. Nice little E7 stair step shape. Here's some magic: Move this down a half step and there's an A chord. Move it up a half step from the original position and it's a B chord. More:: Move this same shape down so it's centered on the 6th fret (index on 5th) and you can do the same little routine and walk through a I-IV-V progression still in E. More: of course it works up around the 17th fret. Wait! There's more: if you drop the two third notes of the original shape down a half step the shape changes to a very popular three note power shape that in this position with all strings singing, is an Emin7. Move this shape up a half step and now it's Emaj7. Magic.

[@chrismatheson2561]

I have been using the E shape chord and sliding it up and down the neck for a few years now. I lack the theory so never new the names but always thought they sounded beautiful but never saw anyone using these shapes. Thanks Shawn you’ve filled in some holes in my knowledge.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Chris!

[@Shagley]

The black crowes… she talks to angels utilises the E chord moving up and down the neck

[@larryhall2805]

I'd wish I knew that B7 voicing 47 years ago and learning guitar. B chord would always trip me up. I was learning Beatles songs from a song book.

[@seandaniel23]

Better late than never!

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Yeah

[@randallmarks6365]

I'm an old, old, oldster barre chord who found these chords with great relief. (BTW it was years before I found out it wasn't spelled "bar" chord. )

[@user-iy4kk4yp2b]

That guitar sounds incredible and your lessons are inspiring.

[@TeriScheinzeit]

You crack me up. How fun to laugh while learning. Excellent tips here. I'm on it!

[@conartist267]

You’re a great teacher Sean and I’ve learnt a lot of you.

[@davidlafrancewinner4758]

Dude, you are so much fun! And you’re funny too…. Sean is always good for a smile. A wry smile!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@Zero56416]

Every day at lunch I check for the latest Sean Daniel content! Love your YT and Patreon channels! Rock on!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Joe! New Patreon vid coming this week!

[@roycranman3851]

Great lesson. That progression, E, to open F#m and G#m is in the Allman Brothers song Melissa. But now I understand why it works.

[@jeptomf]

Thanks man for including notes, intervals, and scale degrees in your lessons. You have really helped me learn how to play and make music more than anyone else has!

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear! I'll keep it up!

[@sethmiller8992]

Hilarious. Probably the funniest dude I've never met. Thanks for the lesson and the ability to entertain. I really appreciate the content.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for saying so Seth.

[@mr7oclock346]

I like love this channel, because allot of times when I have a question, and look up the topic, Sean's videos pop up and he usually has the answer

[@seandaniel23]

I gotchu!

[@garyalgier4811]

Keeping chords simple fingering and lots of open strings is the most beautiful way to play to play this is right on thanks

[@GeriWardMusic]

You’ve just helped me out big time. I’ve been playing those chord shapes for a while - just noodling! Now however I feel I have the “guild” secret knowledge to maybe play these with confidence in a song! So thankyou “Handsome Gentleman” 👍🏼🤣😬

[@MegaTubescreamer]

yes,,when frank zappa asks (tongue in cheekedly) "does humour belong in music" ? sean,,, you have answered this emphatically, your guitar tuition is a pleasure to experience,, thankyou 😊👍

[@derrickmickle5491]

The B maj barré chord with the pinky is a fantastic tip

[@joshmalloymusic]

I watch all of the guitarists on here and by far I like the way you teach the most

[@adambreska4490]

Oh, it's a blues lesson. First time I truly understood the essential format of the blues. And I can already write rock progressions in Lydian, so this is a milestone for me. So thank you for the blues lesson. Gratitude to infinity and beyond.😎 Ha now I'm going to be bluesing it up lol

[@peace7267]

one of the best and most enjoyable lessons I've ever seen, just simple practical stuff i can actually use cheers bro and thank you

[@ronwingeart4345]

Just bought a street master waiting on delivery. Great to hear You playing one.

[@seandaniel23]

You’re gonna love it!

[@yoghurtcz]

Every video of yours I watch increases the risk of using the "dusty end" of the neck. Very well done!

[@DaveYoungBass]

Brilliant, amazing. What a great channel. If only you were around when I was 14

[@seandaniel23]

I appreciate the kind words

[@anthonymarande8361]

So refreshing to see your style, it is rare to watch someone as normal as myself.I also enjoy Fruit Loops & Coco puffs.Peace & be well!

[@DD-eight]

Damn I can’t tell which is better that shirt or that guitar!! Either way ya go this video clearly has the highest level of quality to it!! Thx man!!

[@seandaniel23]

Well thank you!

[@josephcasey322]

Great lesson A+ You where run over by the E Train @ 10:11 and then came back at 18:30ish to completely derail the E train with all blues passengers onboard(?)!. Thanks for imparting you wisdom an expertise. PS I'm watching Hallmark with the wife. Good luck in your douchie quest.

[@seandaniel23]

I appreciate the kind words Joseph! Hopefully see you in Christmas 2022.

[@martypalanos2460]

Thank you SEAN, geat lesson. Iv'e known the blues most of my life. maybe now i can play them too!!!!

[@seandaniel23]

They're in your heart!

[@hhattingh]

Studying for one monster exam. Know nothing, but I did learn a cool lick. Will be thinking of it when I sit there regretting my decisions.

[@michaelredison6396]

U earned my subscription bro! More of these man! Loved it

[@seandaniel23]

Welcome to the party!

[@graphicartdude]

Hey Sean… since one of main reasons some of us first picked up a guitar was to impress girls, you should do a video to teach us how you get the most beautiful girls in town to play and hang with you!

[@Fatrav]

Been playing for years and I think I'm OK but......... never had so many bells ringing in one lesson fantastic stuff!!!!!!!!

[@warrenderosie2183]

I look forward to Sean’s tutorials, he teaches with humour,makes lessons more enjoyable, his daily shorts Rocks….keep it up Bud

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@ReverseGoingForward]

You're undeniably one of the best online guitar teachers. If I wasn't an in debt, 23 year old pizza delivery driver, I'd be throwin money at you

[@eddieneal9920]

Man that was an awesome lesson, real stuff a person can use.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@FlowerdyPilllow]

This stuff is pure gold! Thanks so much for all your amazing videos - I stumbled on one a few weeks ago and am now lapping them all up. You have superb delivery and a great teaching style, it's like having lessons with a good friend! Keep it up Sean, you are making the mystery of good guitar playing disappear, one lesson at a time! I salute you sir, thank you!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I'll keep them coming!

[@zerospacer]

With Drop D, the E shape up the neck is great, you can fret the 6th string by using your thumb, doubling the 4th string, for a more satisfying sound (to me). You can also do a similar thing in D by doing 3 note chords on top strings, while including all 3 open bottom strings. I switched to drop D on my acoustic this last year after 25 years of playing, and I'm not going back. Bar chords are easier and more enjoyable (you can even play 1-4-5 bar chords w/o even moving your index finger barre position--very nice). 6 string D-shape bar chords become possible. You can throw in transitional 3 string power chords anytime you want. Love shapes with ringing open strings though, makes everything so interesting even though I usually don't know what I'm playing. lol

[@maxkelter3561]

Sweet ! Great Instruction. The key of E does have alot good vibes to it. Everyone wants to stay away from B, but you can't. You need it mon. Really mon. (man).

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Max!

[@toddrenshaw24]

I really like your channel. A little advanced for a lot of people but I encourage people to come back to you some months in to revisit

[@robino0821]

So there I was, listening to (but not watching) another video at half speed when this come on auto-play afterward. I thought "man, did Sean have a stroke? That sounds like him!" Turned around and there you were, slurring through the intro. :D Great video and information as always. I highly recommend watching this intro at 50% speed. Just because. ;) Peace, love and a happy New Year to you. Thank you for all you do!

[@lefty5757]

Thank you Sean, Your lessons on the Keys & the chord voicing /phrasing some, are esoteric 🎸Just great! So very eye opening.

[@camf8372]

Sean, I think E is the "people's key" because you're right, it's so easy to navigate around the neck in terms of chords and soloing

[@seandaniel23]

I still stand by G being the People's Key, but it's a contender

[@Distantmoores]

Hi Sean, Thanks for sharing your insight. Please keep it coming. So many different variations with different, fun ways to play.

[@robinmccoytunes]

Thanks for the lesson! Also gotta shout that Fender Telecaster Acoustasonic. I just read The Secret and trying to manifest here.

[@seandaniel23]

Haha I hope! They haven't gotten back to me yet about the giveaway but hopefully soon!

[@QBRX]

The B chord is easy. Just cheat a little and barre the whole 4th fret but don't strum the high e. The 5 chord being substituted with the 7 is something new for sure, thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

Good tip!

[@geneprincipato4210]

Sean, some time ago, I heard you (offhandedly) mention how people are impressed when you play further down the fret board. Been trying to figure out how to do that for years. I would call this a Master Class. Thanks for laying it out so nicely...

[@davidquikpic6823]

What an EXCELLENT video! Come to expect that with you but, well done yet again!! Thanks so much.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@georgehenderson1756]

Hi Sean, You are really helping me a lot. Those beautiful off sounding chords that I have always loved, you run into them often showing how to play barr chords easier. Added with your great humor, is such a wonderful way to teach. Thank's from George

[@petermcgarrymusicandflying]

Superb Key. Magic Key.

[@renwickpreston5334]

Beauty...good humor with your teaching

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@djoseph104]

Great remiminders. Your triad trick, with E AAdd9 and B, I do the same, but I use my index finger playing the 1 string, leaving 5 and 6 open. It is just as pretty, but it has a nice following bass addition.

[@michaelpmccullough]

Thanks - this video was very helpful and had a lot of useful information.

[@jcburger733]

Thanks for sharing and revealing the secrets in the key of E. Appreciated!!!

[@seandaniel23]

You're the best Joe!

[@adamwaygood9852]

Thanks Sean.. I always learn something from you.. Your personality makes it fun, you make me laugh out loud.. Merry Christmas from Australia mate..

[@mirostanimirov8952]

Sean Daniel sacrifice will shine like a diamond for eternity. Martyr Sean, we ARE gratefull for saving us from boredom in books .AMEN

[@samraffertymusic]

Great lesson! Definitely gonna try out that way of playing b7. Digging the purple

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks Sam!

[@christopherparsons3224]

Bsus4 is that chord you are sliding up to get, with an E bass and can be played at the nut also, instead of laying your pinky, play a barre chord using the 1st, ring and pinky placed on the B (2rd fret on A string), G flat (also called F#) (4th on D string), B (4th on G string) and leave the b and high E open, mute the low E or leave it open, if you want the sound you get from sliding the E chord fingering up to the 9th fret

[@Samson163]

Man this was probably one of the best videos I have watched. So insightful and helpful, thanks a lot!

[@gregman1069]

This would have been a great video YESTERDAY when I was playing at church and muting out the B because the E to B is so dumb. The 7th fret trick would have been a blessing!!!

[@davehoffmeister9472]

That was a great lesson. Thanks Sean

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@musobill]

Fantastic as always Sean! Great lesson and so funny too! Thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

Always happy to share!

[@USNAVDC]

That Martin 15-M makes my heart race! I love Martin mahogany guitars!

[@Sont256]

Great video Sean. Thank you for sharing! Fantastic looking guitar too!

[@dmyerstc55]

That Martin like all Martins sound so sweet!

[@virginiamaes4th]

YES: I knew most of what was taught here BUT, the PRESENTATION is so entertaining. Love these lessons DUDE…and I almost missed my train station😂‼️❣️‼️

[@judosailor610]

Great lesson man! I can do bar chords, so I don’t need to avoid them, really. But this opened up a lot of awesome new possibilities. And it sounded great! You’re a regular Penn and Teller giving away secrets. 😛

[@seandaniel23]

Don't report me!

[@robertsteele8688]

Exellent lesson.....U shift easily and understandably between Theory and just playin ...and!, contextualizing it in simple, relatable language, for us untrained aspirants who play by ear to understand and assimilate!....THX!!🙏

[@garymoyer4625]

loved it, especially the open fingerings. I have no issue with barre chords, but i love the ease of mixing the minor and major sounds.

[@frankdemarzo9943]

You crack me up Sean. Your sacrifice our gain!

[@peteskyrunner4845]

Reminds me of the David Brent (from The Office) guitar tutorials where he's quickly showing some chords - 'That's G, that's D, that's A..........B, you don't have to bother with that one'.

[@jacekmusial16]

Thank you very much! Great lesson! 💓

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Where is Interval Boy when we need him? 😂🤣😂 Good stuff, Sean! Thank you 🙏

[@seandaniel23]

Always just a half-step away

[@JStrange13]

@@seandaniel23 lol. Don't you mean a minor 2nd?

[@faust_apes-hl1ku]

Great video! A really lovely example of those chord voicings being used is 'Who Knows Where The Time Goes' by Fairport Convention, as beautiful a song as you'll ever hear imo

[@rickrutledge7361]

Love this guy. Laughter and music. Is there a better combination?

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for saying so Rick!

[@scottmoretto4355]

Holy cow! I have been learning the “Across the Universe “ intro and the F#m barre chord is a pain in the butt. Your fingering of F#m will solve this issue. EUREKA! Thank you 🙏

[@darrylem6157]

Hey Shaun surprise u didn't mention the A, B and C#min voicings on the D G B and high E strings. Open string A and Amin shapes

[@seandaniel23]

Good call, was trying to keep the vid under 20 minutes.

[@darrylem6157]

@@seandaniel23 great job boss! Didn't mean any hard feeling 👍

[@7884golfguru]

Just came across this,I’m now a fan

[@martinvanburen3124]

Melissa with that C maj 7 chord gets me every time

[@robinmarsha]

Love your lessons, big fan from CT. Its the best stuff on you tube, watch all the time, keep up the great work friend!

[@19320jlandis]

Thanks, Never heard teaching like that.. awesome!!!

[@osibesatate6014]

Love the energy and humor.

[@mrfilipian]

Hey Sean... I like the way you mix humor with 🎸 lessons... 👌You break it down to be an easy likeable lesson... I download lots of your videos 👏👍

[@B_C1]

Good practical stuff, very helpful. Thanks

[@samyoung7096]

Haha! It took me years before I was comfortable playing B, You speakith the truth

[@diegooland1261]

These are very good lessons. Thank you.

[@stanrosenzweig5721]

Awesome. Don't know how I stumbled onto this, but so glad I did. Thank you.

[@burttoast3569]

great lesson, man! I'm heading over to Secrets in the Key of A. thanks!