The 6 BEST Music Theory TRICKS (all guitarists MUST know!)

[@Bernthguitar]

Download the tabs, guitar pro files, and backing tracks for this video here: www.patreon.com/bernth - happy practicing :)

[@jasonday8334]

🥱music theory ok let’s do this!!

[@Bernthguitar]

@@jasonday8334 That's the spirit! :)

[@edwardkaeser2533]

Badass Enthusiastic Ripping No b.s. Teacher Helps us all be better.

[@BenjaminWoods]

Very nice! Invaluable information for even the advanced player. Thank you! Soon I'll be applying these concepts to my Flametal guitar. Subscribed!

[@GeNirvana95]

hey man, i have a learning disability, and i love your videos! ive made more progress in this video than in 10 years :) if youre reading this, thank you! METAAAAAAAAL!

[@AarPlays]

"I didn't do anything special here" *Proceeds to spread fingers wider than an only fans model's legs*

[@dorrianstone7264]

lol had that same thought...

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

I’m not even a metal player, but this may be the best teaching channel.

[@robhendrikx2198]

I don't even have a guitar, and I'm still subscribed...😉

[@nerenahd]

I'm not a metal player either (classic rock, blues, reggae), but his tips are incredible.

[@germonicx1147]

Shun the non believers

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Also not a metal player, but really appreciate his wisdom.

[@flylippfantom8425]

Yes, I agree.

[@darthwoopv573]

Club 29.1% showing support here!🤘👽🤘 Intro is too funny🤣

[@Bernthguitar]

Thanks for always tuning in early! :)

[@Thenonsocial]

Just wanna say thanks for your great energy and teaching! Your exercises and theory videos have really helped me evolve as a player:)

[@flbiker57]

Your hands get into such abstract shapes so easily.

[@loidl00]

I'm not even a guitarist, but I love the teaching! Nice work!

[@claudedrouin6609]

10:43 seriously dude, this riff is great! Thanks for sharing

[@TheTimeProphet]

After listening to this I am damn sure that the Simpsons theme tune is in the Lydian scale LOL

[@KRayxKodessA]

sure is!

[@machinesPawn]

Rather mixture of modality, tonality, whole tone scale... Its very common especialy for Elfmans music😁👌

[@nathandrew2557]

I went looking to see if anyone else noticed 😂

[@Monarcist]

The main theme is actually Lydian dominant scale that is derived from the melodic minor parent scale. It differs from the Lydian scale by having a lowered seventh (b7) scale tone.

[@TheTimeProphet]

@@Monarcist Glad someone knows their stuff LOL

[@CrazyQ6930]

I'm not well-versed in metal, but I love how metal has influenced progressive music. I am getting a ton of direction from your arpeggios and chord concepts. It keeps me evolving in ways I wasn't expecting THANKS 👏

[@ukusawright]

10:44-10:58 I need more of this!

[@ferociouspterodactyl520]

It is quite refreshing trying to play chords shapes I have never played.

[@GeNirvana95]

i didnt know which frets b flat minor was on and had to google it in tab form.....i just couldnt tell by eye, which frets you were touching. i could learn, and i have done, a million times, but i have a learning disability and i dont remember things as easy as people, but for the most part i found this extremely helpful and ive been taking notes, thank you. it would be so cool to get lessons like these on youtube, but for dumb dumb dummies......its extremely difficult for me to learn and ive been playing for 12 years.....yet im still a beginner.... lessons made even easier than this, for intellectually impaired people :) if you could say the fret number for the root note of the scale youre about to play, id be able to follow in real time instead of pausing every 5 seconds.....

[@Soldano999]

This is the best guitar instructional video i've ever seen. In just ten minutes you laid the foundation for months of practice and made advanced stuff very easy to understand

[@nfbrice]

This makes so much sense! I wish I had learned to practice this way 20 years ago 👍👍👏

[@ud6083]

This is super serendipitous. I have literally been watching Berth vids for the last half hr cuz the kids are asleep and the Mrs is doing her own thing. Mainly shred stuff and scales to practice. That’s A. B. The last two vids I watched were music theory ones and your first ever video with Music Theory title #1 was one I was wrapping my head around. And then you literally post this hahahahaha. Quantum entanglement yo! Metal Theory!!

[@Bernthguitar]

That's crazy - thanks for sharing :) Hope it fits into the current viewing schedule right now! :)

[@ud6083]

@@Bernthguitar completely did! will keep trying to figure this theory piece out! Thanks for all the amazing content .

[@josephmcneff6010]

That last exercise went from Megadeth to Sikth in four chords.

[@j-day]

Awesome video, and very helpful - thank you so much!

[@rob5763]

You are awesome Bernth. Just liked and subscribed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@harrisonduncan3]

i just wanna say bernth, ive saved more of your videos for repeat watching than anyone else i follow, you're one of the only ones whos videos i save frequently ;)

[@zachd5242]

Same bro I listen to the lessons while I’m working been binge watching these kind of tutorials trying to increase my wisdom lol

[@licksnkicks1166]

I have been playing for 10 years and I am finally starting to connect the dots. Thx Bernth. I have subbed your channel. 🇨🇦❤️

[@pixelbasedlifeforms]

That jazz chord thingie sounded killer.

[@Luke_Lumberjack_Music]

I love those motivating Bernth catchphrases like "... let's not waste any more time..." "Let's do this!" "Before we continue I need to share some shocking news..." 😋

[@DjediVibrations]

If you love Bernth like this comment!

[@edgarrivera1733]

Sh*t, this just made my day, now I can try to apply music theory rightly 👊😤 love this channel

[@franzkarl3452]

Material mit dem man sich jahrzehntelang beschäftigen kann, erklärt in knapp 13 min. Bin kein Metal Fan aber mag deine Videos. Keep up that good work!

[@tiamelancholyjeoncockity]

1:45 it’s like I understand but it’s too complicated so I don’t 💀🗿

[@robohippy]

Hmm, if I could have had an instructor like you when I started, maybe I would have been a guitar player.... I was one of many who went out and bought their first guitar when the Beatles came out.....

[@PhoenixUnlimited]

You're a lifesaver brother. Finally been taking guitar seriously after having it just looking rad on my wall for entirely too long

[@woodmum]

You're a great teacher my friend!!

[@pmarcio87]

Hi Bernth, thanks for another awesome lesson! A quick question: in trick #3, even though you've talked about adding the #4 to a major pentatonic, the exercise shown had the #4 added to an arpeggio. Did you actually mean to add it to the arpeggio (since it sounded great) or was it shown as an arpeggio by mistake? Great fan of your content, cheers!

[@ryan7107]

I’m so lost 😞. I need to go back to basics.

[@Guicho_sama]

I play 12 string guitar in the genre I play we double the strings. I play Spanish music I don’t play metal but this channel has helped my improve sooo much thank you bernth!!!

[@xxxxx7876]

Another powerful lesson from our master!! Thank you!! These videos are very helpful and insightful. Keep them coming.

[@kulishekkulda3785]

Super für mich als Amateur -Gitarrspieler der nicht von Theorie geküsst wurde😂 Danke für Ihre super Anweisungen und Arbeit👍🥃 Gruß aus 🇨🇿

[@MADguitar]

Back in the day,, guitarist would be reluctant to share their licks. This channel is going to make everyone shred. thank you for the lessons!

[@Metallian81]

Watches the video...still confused. 🤣 I just need to learn music theory from the ground up.

[@johnnypatterson77]

Don't feel bad I think this guy isn't the greatest theory teacher, I know enough about theory to see what he is trying to do but I really think he is just making it more confusing to someone who knows very little about it. When it comes to where to start learning theory start with the major scale and from there work your way out.

[@Metallian81]

@@johnnypatterson77 Thanks for the tip!

[@4jefftvai]

Hey Berth. Just realized your exercise is the exact notes for the intro to the Walking Dead series on AMC. Good job bro. I love your skill and teaching.

[@tubeamp2872]

We struggled like hell in the 70s. No one would show us anything. BERNTH makes you want to learn. I've played 50 years but not until the last 5 listening to people like you on KZbin.. I would have walked on hot coals to have you in 1973. Guitar player magazine was the only resource I had in the 70s. Thanks for all you put out here. I don't watch them all but I've learned so much from you. My playing is 50 times better.

[@AwesomeFinish]

I'm sure the info in this video is awesome, however, it's speaking gibberish to me. I've been playing for almost 30 years but I want to break out of my mediocre play style (self taught/by ear) and learn music theory. Where can I find introduction to these things you're calling "5ths, minor 7ths, etc etc". We need to learn the basics so we'll better understand videos like this one. Thanks.

[@alxndrthree-dh2yl]

I just started playing in may, and have been consulting many different channels among apps to learn both music theory and how to play the guitar- and i have to say, your enthusiasm for the music as well as your ability to really hone down on the exact mechanism to properly recreate the techniques you talk about are incredible! greetings from germany!

[@jayantajithazarika2619]

Dear Brother, Your teaching is very good indeed. You make serial numbered videos on LEARNING PROGRESSION from Basic to Advanced. Thank you very much for your nice video. With lots of love and regards, Jayantà Jit 19/08/2021

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*All of these are very helpful in every aspect.*

[@listencarefully23]

I have a playlist called guitar butter, and your videos are often saved. You rock man, thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. 🤘 There is a lot of information out there but your concise methods make it easier to approach and apply.

[@chrisjelley6899]

Once again great presentation. I don't always get all the tips you share but what I do retain is immediately satisfying. Really keeps me wanting to practice, way fun. Big thanks

[@HarshFrequencies]

Dude. Holy. Shit. The scales and arpeggios part just blew my mind. I don't know why I never saw it before, but holy crap. Thank you.

[@eKrunD]

My mind just blown as I realized I understand what "Bb pentatonic mixolydian in armoinc minor" means.

[@kidspuzzles007]

Indonesia🤟

[@mohdharmierul2576]

Hi.,i'am from malaysia..subscribe your chanel🤗..thank for tricks solo..👍

[@JadScout]

the riff in the end was so beautiful man

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

Another extremely helpful video! Really enjoy finally being on your Patreon now, it makes these videos much more fun to interact with. You do such a great job with the GP files and backing tracks, thanks Bernth!! 🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@Bernthguitar]

Happy to help, thanks for being part of our Patreon community 🙂🤟

[@charliebowen5071]

That gold ibanez with maple board is guitar porn.... but what did I expect from a German!! Lol amazing content bro. Instantly subscribed!!

[@gregward1016]

I'm going back over intervals in my 10 Steps lessons and re-learning the names and how they apply, so this lesson is very helpful.

[@paulw6820]

No offence...this popped up on my feed.I am not too bad at guitar,been playing nearly forty years. The intro said no theory needed.You dont need to study years of scales etc.Um you then blasted through at massive speed THEORY.Dorian whats that? Pentatonic what?Can you have a Gin with that? Perfect 3rd minor 7th Cloudy 9th?

[@zebani78]

Excellent job, as always !! Thanks.

[@harrisonduncan3]

subscibe to benth! hes the coolest genius ever and deserves all your subs ;) BERNTH. you're a total legend, ive learnt so much from you already, keep your awesmeness coming

[@crossroads900]

Super Awesome Bernth, thanks for all your posts, great teachings 😉

[@doctorsloth213]

First time I saw you Bernth, I subscribed. You are the best now that Tina S doesn't play anymore. Much respect.

[@TEBAIL-v6o]

Music Theory Hard to understand ?You only need to learn how to count to 8, Learn your alphabet to A-G lesartn what doe ray me fa so la ti doe means and you have it sure you have Diads Triads Chord construction 1-3-5 or 1-b3-5 7 etc thrn you get off into rerlative keys Modes Intervalic theory this all sounds complicated but far from it ! So i dont feel where you comin from ?

[@charlesb.2063]

Thank you so much Master Bernth! Fr. Philippines 🇵🇭

[@wizardddy3023]

Have a subscribe, good sir. I just randomly watched your video and it seems like something that will really come in handy. I've been looking for someone who puts excersises in their videos. Cheers!

[@michaellewisjones2385]

I'm trying to learn how to do arpeggios... Sweep picking. I suck at guitar!

[@Vade4545]

Why does everyone talk about the pentatonic scale? I just play in major/minor .-.

[@craftyourwaytv6151]

Made it official....subscribed and liked....hells yes man so glad i picked up the guitar again.

[@pnowak2]

Trick #3 is about lydian and trick #4 about improv, shouldnt be the opposite ;)

[@MohamedSalah-wj2yw]

i have a challenge for you bernth (as u do greatvin instructional vids),, here it is,, i need a video (maybe also other players here) incase im not a professional musician and i have a very busy schedule all day long,, i have max daily 1 hour to do eberything about guitar and that isnt much,,,maybe in weekend maybe have extra couple of hours,,,whats the most effective and efficient guitar agenda ? best regards

[@eladiozabala7602]

Hi, Bernth thank you for all, fron Bolivia, Danta Cruz, greetings

[@birdandcatlover5597]

I shall have to watch this a few time to make it sink in. I've been playing for about 4 months, but haven't touched scales or arpeggios.

[@JEZARIC]

That’s cuz 29’9 % of them are secretly keloid of your white guy dreads locks…

[@veidasua]

Okay, I'm in this 30% now, show me your techniques.

[@USGovsOwnersRtheRealEnemy]

Nope , I’ll never be at this level. Not enough years left to play as clear and intelligently as you. You do have the best channel for idiots like me. I’ve learned more in 2 months then I have in 25 years. I’m just dreaming

[@susetyoediprabowo3681]

Bravo you never missed... Teasing me with your magical idea of how to get better playing

[@OddityDK]

That intro sounds like my father. He has played guitar and bass for 50 years and can’t play a major scale. According to him it takes a special talent to understand music theory, so he learns every piece note by note, never understanding he is playing the same patterns over and over. 🙄

[@jarjarsenpai8235]

A previous videoyou made has me mind blown. In 10 seconds you said something that unlocked it all. Immediately i knew what every note on the fret board was and i knew i knew it. It was strange and i dont even know what it was you said but thank you

[@MarkMarvin1983]

Wow. I know some of that but the way you approach it is so different then my approach. It blew my mind! 😮

[@BuckSkull]

Ha ha. Trick #5 is so unrealistic. Those stretches as grips are fundamentally sound in theory but why would I transpose my chord grips in a manor that hurts and is unstable accept to see where I can slide to the notes of the scale. Otherwise These are some of the best lessons I have seen online.

[@royhale7283]

Where did you get those hands, geezzz 10 fret span. I'm lucky to get 5

[@theunknowncowboy4273]

You are so inspiring... thanks B... much appreciated!

[@sadguru1969]

This finger work on the fret board could be named as Crab wall 😂😂😂😂 just kidding by the way a very good video !

[@theelectricvoyage]

Thank you for that, you teach good man. I have subscribed.

[@extramile734]

You got until midnight to deliver THE BATMAN!

[@bryanmeeks9725]

The chords on #5 look impossible for me:0. That stretch is crazy. But the chords on #6, I’m gunna work on that! Lol

[@Bernthguitar]

Thanks for sharing that, I'm sure you can do it! But you can also come up with other voicings following the same idea :)

[@alexanderk.5375]

I was thinking the same, from the theory level maybe not as hard, but to set the fingers in that possitions on the fretboard 😳🙈

[@jaypierce6336]

He is a very talented teacher ,but I always fail to see the purpose for face piercing. It certainly does not add to his handsome face.

[@joelmacy9558]

Such an informative lesson man thank you sm !!!

[@brianschuch627]

You seem like an awesome teacher. Really liked the vid and going to sign up right now. I can do this wearing a suit right ? lol

[@stallownedstallion825]

Come vith mee if yew vahnt to shred! Always good stuff.

[@RexAWells]

Is there any chance I could magically learn by ear ? I feel like I don't speak the language.

[@hardmode6082]

dude your videos have nothing for begginers, not even the ones that claims to be...

[@cassandramcclenithan8722]

I just had a lightbulb moment genius dude you rock

[@randomassguy]

Wow didn't realize i wasn't subscribed. I am now😎

[@justjimmy3372]

Tapping on 'when it rains...' sounds really good man 👍🤟

[@Bernthguitar]

Thank you 🤟

[@USMarine75]

Apparently 23 people that hate guitar watched this vid?

[@134josu]

Mate, thank you for taking your time explaining so carefully!!

[@Aalii6]

the reharmonized riff is very cool, thank you!

[@yoyoyuyu234476]

I for one would like if you also show how you do the fast solos here and there

[@xtian9072]

I love all of your videos! I learned a lot. I love the way you teach i can really get it easily. Thank you! Keep it up!!!

[@mkole3262]

How do you get that sound? Is the distortion caused by the amp or a pedal. It's is so clean but the sustain go on and on. Thanks

[@rahulkhanal870]

Oh I love you @BERNTH Thanks 😄🙏

[@johnharreld4875]

Like some others I've seen here, I'm not that into metal and not interested in shredding, but tip #1 especially is golden! This will be part of my practice for sure.

[@deckasetiawan7584]

Very straightforward, subscribed!