How To Memorize All The Notes On The Fretboard | Music Theory Workshop - Part 1

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@jppagetoo]

Steve, this video changed my guitar playing life. Once I watched it, I knew that I had to address this hole in my playing. I never memorized the entire fretboard. I already knew that it was holding me back. I had even tried before. This video gave me a plan and showed me I had time to get it done. The quarantine gave me time! "It doesn't matter how long it takes" was the key to it all, just do it. So over the last month, I have practiced this daily. It's still a work in progress but I am already reaping the benefits. As a side exercise I memorized the chord form that goes with each note on each string. Double bonus! I have a new visualization of the fretboard and it is so powerful.

[@4randosutube]

Steve- You have probably heard this 1M times but I want to tell you, of all the instructors on YT I find your instruction the most impactful. You have a way of presenting the material that makes it understandable. I’ve been playing about a year now and you have taught me a lot! I use your videos to reinforce what my teacher is teaching me. Thanks for doing this series.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for all the kind words! And thanks for watching! :-) Make sure to tune in today at 4 PM Pacific for Steve's FREE Live Theory Session 2 of 5: Understanding the Major Scale and Its Chords. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoeqZquchq6Kp5Y Hope to see you there, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want more music theory? Check out Steve’s best-selling course Music Theory For Life ► guitarzoom.com/musictheoryforlife/promo/

[@stoner4]

i like steves philosophy, if you can visualize the places the notes are on the fret board in your mind, you ompleted that task, now is to apply what Steve taught,, I was writing the fret board down and each note filled notebooks up with this, it got me really nowhere till I learned what Steve taught, amazing, it was a simple solution, but to my mind, wow, ok, that makes sense, I have ADHD trouble focusing!! Now I can sleep, that sounds crazy. but I needed to learn this!! thank you steve!! Man I am eating this upor sucking it up like a sponge!! interesting!!

[@Tacos_n_Nachos]

As a metal guitarist I've never really had to learn this. We kinda learn our style by learning songs growing up. I regret back in music class I didn't pay attention and shrugged this off. What an idiot I was. Now heRE I am 10 years later having to relearn this because I was a young idiot. Kids, pay attention in school. You'll never know when you'll need that skill again in the future. Thanks Steve.

[@rush2124u2]

That was very well done. Great explanation on notes on the fretboard. Looking forward to the course. Keep up the good work

[@LNZROCKS]

Steve you are sooooo awesome at explaining everything, thank you for all you do!!!

[@satyrusgrandis4748]

my teacher in music school is angry... school is closed cause of the virus... i have learned so much from your videos... now my teacher watching you!!!! Hello Mr Mike, Steve will make pro!!! Hey Slash... i am coming for you :P

[@jamesshepherd7727]

You just made this so simple. Just the little things you mention makes a difference. Like the B and E is BE. And the flats go down like a flat tire. These little words to key on help make it easier to remember. I can now write the entire fretboard down now. Just need to start memorizing the notes position. Hope I can do it in way less that 6 months. Like 6 days would be more like it. Since the top and bottom string are the same I'll have 2 strings down and 4 to go.

[@chrisgoodwin9422]

Steve is the greatest - learnt so much from you Steve - many thanks

[@mattburch9873]

I’m just saying- this is SO great. SO great.

[@Derek.Colton]

i started learning / playing keyboard cuz Steve said "Im not saying to learn the piano". At 61 im still a juvenille diliquent according to last fit for duty eval. BTW I've read a few of the questions here…..Easy Way….. not really a short cut, know your fret board (visualize all) and muscle memory / strengthen fretting hand the things Steve talks about in all courses. I look for a short cuts for everything and found only way is repetition / core practice. Steve has an excellent practice guide called "Ultimate Practice Routine Organizer", its a place to start or start over depending on how many years you have played. you said Fn G again Dude, thanks Steve

[@rpg_gamer321]

Love Steve's explanation! much appreciated (Y)

[@danielvitalis1858]

Steve I just love have a guitar class with yoy.Such a great guy.Tks a bunch

[@MrFatink]

what an awesome lesson finally has sunk in thanks steve

[@Forgiven156]

These are great lessons! Thanks a lot for this guys👍🏻

[@oldrrocr]

thanks guys. you make it very pleasant to learn.

[@chubbystrings4929]

Awesome! I love this combination of Steve, being an excellent teacher and explaining in detail while Dan watches the chat for any common questions and nails them. Really makes it an interactive class watching it live. Keep it up and can't wait for rest of the classes! :)

[@DoodleBugLisa]

I’ve started going from the 12 fret down because I’ve discovered that’s really hard to do. It seems like knowing the seven letters backwards it’s pretty easy, but in practicality, it is not. Even when I don’t have my guitar with me, I’m constantly saying to myself… G F E D C B A. I rotate them too C B A G F E D. Etc… I even do it on paper, and I play games that I downloaded from the App Store. I pay the five dollars or whatever it costs because I feel like these musicians deserve everything we can afford to give them! Also, there are a lot of great teachers on KZbin, but Steve it’s really my favorite and not just because he’s so damn handsome

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@johnpavan4881]

Thank you Steve and ur friend. Learnt a lot of new stuff today. GOD Bless

[@dellerbe]

Another Great Video Steve, I've often wondered if it might be best to learn all the notes by one string at a time, but so many other guys are teaching to do all the C's first, then all the G's then all the D's which is OK I guess, but I find that way confusing, I think learning all the notes on each string first is the best way to go. Maybe later folks can learn where all the C's, G's, D's etc are quickly may help too but as far as note recognition FIRST I like your method here best. Another fine job. Looking forward to your other lessons.

[@taterbapple9847]

Love you Steve. Tremendous player and tutor. God bless.

[@theblytonian3906]

Concur. Used and (still) using the cherry picked few. Steve's the best. Thankfully his instruction isn't group lowest common denominator paced, is always relevant, and whilst concise and easily comprehended, is detailed. His delivery is exceptional.

[@taterbapple9847]

@@theblytonian3906 well said.

[@darenceyuzon4055]

This is what I have been looking for! Thank youuuu soo much!!!

[@chrismunos7741]

This is ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!! I'm signing up for some courses!!!

[@stinemusiclessons]

Awesome, Chris! Thanks for watching, and thanks for signing up! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, Steve’s holding a brand-new soloing webinar tomorrow (Saturday April 23) at 4 PM Pacific. If you’re interested, go here and register ASAP → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/? …because spots are filling up FAST. :-) The webinar is part of Steve’s new 6-Week Soloing Challenge. You’ll discover how to… ✅ Play creative solos with jaw-dropping speed and fluidity even if you don’t know your fretboard… ✅ Confidently solos over any style of music without sounding like scales… ✅ Effortlessly combine scales, triads, licks, the CAGED system, and modes together without getting lost or confused, and ✅ Synchronize your fretting hand with your picking hand so you nail every note of your solo. It’s guaranteed to help you take your solos to the next level, plus it’s going to be a lot of fun. :-) Go here and sign up ASAP if you’re interested →guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/? …and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. For more details about Steve’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge, go here → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/?

[@paulverschuren5457]

So helpful ! Thank you guys !

[@tableken9143]

just thank you .to be simple clear pedagogue ,understandable,and cool,

[@samwhite9289]

This is brilliant, Thank you.

[@cudahyflauttsr.4849]

Great teaching!

[@krisdaporaristakessian7660]

Great teaching, Steve And ur bearded friend

[@donniedorre8072]

You're great Steve !!!😊🤠

[@drewhendrix502]

Hi, could you please do a vid on what scales to play over what chords and barre chords, thanks

[@ethan7744]

drew hendrix Exactly what I need as well. Would be very helpful. Thanks!

[@stoner4]

wow, interesting,, I'm so interested in this i can't sleep, and i'm retired!!lolol Steve, you arre great!!

[@heatherroark7983]

Steve, go over Phrygian Dominate scale!

[@krisdaporaristakessian7660]

Thanks

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Love this dude...😎

[@aliniazi5077]

helpful , thank u very much

[@mrduringer2160]

Hi guys and Steve... Simon from the UK here. I subscribe to Guitar Zoom. It's been really helpful. I haven't finished the entire course yet and am wondering if you can add some more acoustic finger-picking songs as there are only 3-4 at the moment?

[@theDubleD]

Chromatic scale ftw!!! Edit: If you wanna see the same video, with just Steve, here's a link to an older video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joepqnSHmb6FgqM&t

[@krisdaporaristakessian7660]

I am playing guitar on and off For twenty hrs, It’s better learn 6th string first I agree with Steve Stine and his bearded friend. Thanks a lot.

[@krisdaporaristakessian7660]

Twenty years, playing guitar on and off

[@krisdaporaristakessian7660]

How do you sing and play guitar, And be on time , thank you Steve

[@georgestockman4335]

As a guitar player I have been asked many times to give somebody a lesson, but the problem is where do you start with somebody who has no experience at all in playing. What steps do you take?

[@mexgtrst]

Sorry for the typos

[@tommore3263]

Interesting quote of Pope Gregory. He also did the calendar. A genius. I didn't know that he commissioned the ordering of music with the monks. Cool.

[@kirillrules]

Please help in ear training, Like how to remember intervals and chords

[@renwickpreston5334]

Is that 800BC or 800AC ?

[@lrb3989]

Reminds one time when I jammed with a band didn’t know any of the songs I would asked what key is this song in I got a blank stare

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@GreenManalichi]

What's the easiest or best way to blend in archipelago when playing chords without it being sloppy sounding with more than 1 string?

[@bazkeen]

Thought this was going to be a bit boring. I was wrong. Really enjoyed that. The back and forth between you 2 kept me watching. Just 1 person speaking can get monotonous at times. Cheers.

[@krisdaporaristakessian7660]

IS the sound of C is higher or lower than D e g g h b c, I am talking about volume, I know is awkward question. How it works, And I s retirees can play and sing correctly, Thank you Steve.

[@mexgtrst]

Steve, I have a problem with the word memorize. I taught guitar for years and never used that word. Yo begin with this word implies that it is only short term memory. You keep it until you need it then forget it. The word I used is lesrn because that means to know it forever. I really like your classes but thst is my only beef. By the way I have a mnemonic to learn the order of sharps that I got from a guitar book. Order of sharps Fine Classical Guitarist Demand Accurate Execution Buddy. Buddy was not included in th saying but I added it for B#. For the flsts it was Be Ever Aware During Guitar Class Friend. Sgain I added the friend becsuse it wasn't included in the mnemonic. Keep up the good work. I like the fact that you use everyday language instead of words to hard for students to understand. I learned that right away. To me those words were simple but my students couldn't understand what I was saying.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for watching, Oscar! And thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, Steve’s holding a brand-new soloing webinar this Tuesday (April 19) at 4 PM Pacific. If you’re interested, go here and register ASAP → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/? …because spots are filling up FAST. :-) The webinar is part of Steve’s new 6-Week Soloing Challenge. You’ll discover how to… ✅ Play creative solos with jaw-dropping speed and fluidity even if you don’t know your fretboard… ✅ Confidently solos over any style of music without sounding like scales… ✅ Effortlessly combine scales, triads, licks, the CAGED system, and modes together without getting lost or confused, and ✅ Synchronize your fretting hand with your picking hand so you nail every note of your solo. It’s guaranteed to help you take your solos to the next level, plus it’s going to be a lot of fun. :-) Go here and sign up ASAP if you’re interested →guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/? …and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. For more details about Steve’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge, go here → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/?

[@stoner4]

Steve your logic is great its like how in the world can anyone be born of a virgin, except in Greek mythology!! and thats where that scenario came from Rome, but thats another story.

[@samdawson3383]

For the memorization challenge: codepen.io/Samic8/full/eYpWzPq If you don't have anyone to read out notes for you.

[@crazyade9556]

I really struggle understanding the circle of 5ths

[@Gentius123]

I know people are fed up with this comment but actually there is an h in music theory. In the German language we call the b an h. I can't remeber why but that's a fact. :O So for all the German and Swiss folks, don't get confused when someone in Germany is talking about an h! ;) Greetings from Switzerland!

[@kimber1911]

Finkle is Einhorn, Einhorn is Finkle. All joking aside, I thought of the first series as this: F1 = Formula 1 Racing, G3 = Rifle, A5 = Audi Sedan, B7 = B Seven-teen bomber, C8 = Corvette...

[@bmelo3189]

Instead of a circle of notes, how about visualizing it as a helix with vertical axis signifying octaves

[@KevinORourke25]

I would respectfully disagree with what to learn first. I wish that I had memorized the notes on the fret board first. If I had, I would have understood what notes make up chord for instance. That would have made things a bit clearer when I first began (50 yrs. ago)!

[@vyb1516]

Hi. I am a beginner and are you saying I should learn the notes first on the entire fretboard? Including sharpsand flats?

[@theblytonian3906]

@@vyb1516 Bad advice. Mate if the average beginner attempted that, the 90% who quit within the first year (Fender stats) would quit within the first month, and it'd be 99%. Learn the fretboard yes, but it's *not a priority* starting out, or arguably will be for anyone within their first year of playing except perhaps a savant or prodigy? Learning the fretboard requires a determination and perseverance lacking in most, especially those of today's instant gratification world. Before tackling it, some relevant theory and its practical application really needs to be introduced and experienced first to tie it all together, so that it's meaningful and its purpose can be seen so as to provide the persisting motivation needed for the repetition required. Even though rote is also required, learning guitar is predominantly about assimilation through relating things together. There's no super secret everyone's always searching for like the ever elusive pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Accelerated leaning curve or not, it just takes time. There's no magic bullet which can compress that.

[@theDubleD]

​@@vyb1516 Nono, you shouldn't just learn it, you should be able to understand it. The Chromatic scale teaches what the basic notes and intervals are.

[@KevinORourke25]

@@theblytonian3906 You know, I neglected to take into consideration the perseverance and determination it takes to stick with the process. Learning chords and songs were what gave that to me now that I think back (way back) on it. I stand corrected and am happy to be so. Thank you. Kevin O'Rourke

[@KevinORourke25]

@@vyb1516 What the Blytonian said in his/her comment is accurate. I'm so old that I forgot what keeps one involved in the process of learning guitar. You have to be excited in the beginning and nothing creates that excitement more than learning a few chords and practicing a song or two. Good Luck.

[@edmcwv]

Raise doesn’t mean towards the top of the guitar 🎸

[@adabeatriceconcepcion9704]

Should there be a talk a talk with steve should be a musician true to the word

[@jamesdean1742]

Key signatures??? I don’t think anyone was thinking of key signatures. We were all in the same page when Steve said key. Please don’t interrupt Steve’s tutelage. You will disrupt our thought process while we are concentrating. Thanks man

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@skinnygumbo9555]

I really like that you recognize that music nomenclature makes no sense (but we have to accept it, thank you Catholicism). I can memorize the sixth and fifth strings easily because I know my bar chords. The other strings not so much.

[@tommore3263]

The alphabet makes no sense? Has anyone replaced the work of the pope and monks with something better? Sure is easy to be ungrateful.

[@yourfriendlypanda9196]

Why are you doing a lot for us?

[@edmcwv]

Aaditya Baglary because that is what teachers do.

[@yourfriendlypanda9196]

@@edmcwv I'm greatful to teachers like them

[@adabeatriceconcepcion9704]

Out of tune pa yan do re mi mo ano ba yan?