Music Theory In 30 Minutes

Is music theory really rocket science? Muhahaha. Maybe you clicked on this video frustrated by a lack of progress with your music. Perhaps you're struggling to articulate the sounds in your head, or just don’t feel inspired anymore. Where do you start, and what do you focus on to improve? Good news, because I'm going to unlock your creative powers with the 9 levels of music theory. We'll cover the guitar fretboard, intervals, scales, chords, keys, melody, harmony rhythm and how to read music muhahaha! Gain access to all my courses, masterclasses and discord for FREE on patreon in the below 👇  

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0:00-Is Theory Rocket Science?
0:46-Level 1: Musical Alphabet
1:53-Ascending Exercise
2:30-Enharmonic Equivalents
2:57-Descending Exercise
3:27-Level 2: Intervals
What Are Intervals?
8:25-Brain Break 1
8:51-Level 3: Scales
11:14-Modes
15:39-Level 4: Chords
17:41-Brain Break 2
18:06-Level 5: Circle Of 5ths
21:37-Level 6: Melody
22:13-Harmony
23:17-Brain Break 3
23:45-Level 8 Rhythm
24:39-Level 9: Reading Music

[jimbrennan]

Perhaps I clicked on this video just to hear another "muhahaha"!!!!

[Jdmt]

For the first time in all these years of watching videos of theory, I finally understood how modes work😢Thank you Shred! You just said the things in the right and simplest way, and it clicked!

[vill]

This is like a workout for the brain! Learning so much you never knew existed, it's so rewarding

[jimbrennan]

Muhahaha! I'm familiar with intervals but I would have never thought to present them as you did with specific songs as reference ~ very nice!!!

[martinbaptiste]

What a fucking hero seriously man im only new but i have never found anyone speak theroy in plain english i actually feel like i left with a basic grasp genuinely thank you so much

[TiapanTerrorstory]

Greetings. Man Thank you, Thank you. Finally, music theory is making a lot of sense. I have been seeing that circle in all my books and have not been able to make any sense of it for the last 5yrs, you come along and in a matter of moments i have a basic understanding to start me running. Stay metal.

[p-millz]

I've always been frustrated with music theory . I can play shit that sounds really good and with good rhythm and timing. People around me tell me I'm good but I don't have a clue WTF I'm actually playing . I know that if I learned theory it would take me to another level . Hope you can help me Shred . ✌

[yncontent]

1:20 “there’s no H note” polish music theory: hold my beer

[shonuff]

Finally! This is exactly what I been looking for!
A step by step method instead of being thrown in the middle of the ocean

[VestibuIe]

I really like this guys content, he really knows his stuff. Im new to learning guitar and trying to learn music theory feels like your 5 years old and your dad throws you into the ocean off his boat without a lifejacket. But this is pretty clear, gonna have to watch it a few times to fully grasp, but good stuff. Thx

[GrapeBurger]

I started watching your videos about a month ago and have made more progress in this month than I have in the last year.

[mastasolo]

I learned the minor scale first, so every other scale gets referenced back to that for me.

[elektriceye]

Great video. I love how you apply application to the theory. I never knew that iv V of the scales create tension to return to the i until i saw your video one day. Been using that since!

[SamanthaBahar]

I’ve never thought about being a singer/songwriter until a few years ago. One of your videos helped me conceive nearly two full albums of tracks. I’m not ready to sing yet, but I could see myself reciting lyrics on stage. So, that’s what I’m going to do with my tracks when I’m not home practicing the singing.

[craigharrison]

I'm always impresssed with the new and creative ways you subtlety flip me the bird in your videos🤣

[paulreszczynski]

Never ever understood modes until this short lesson. Wow. Modes unlocked!!! Thank you

[rustygribble]

This is great stuff! Been getting into playing things other than just basic chords over the last 5 years. Never really learned any of these musical terms, but very easy to follow along. Even figured out shine on You crazy diamond was a minor 7th while you were lecturing.

[Incognito-ucts]

this video is the pinnacle of theory for guitar thank you master muhahahahha

[thegrif]

papa shred thank you a lot!!! gonna get me a whap juice to start hitting those

[saiyanz]

I sorta understand but at the same time i feel like im being pumped with some information i dont need