Classical Guitar Scales: the 5 shapes

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[jonathancordova]

Many years late but, at some point this video made everything kind of click in my head. I was so overwhelmed before because I couldn't understand the way scales interacted and moved around, but you explained it in a way that just made me understand. Thank you.

[TomHuntMusicTuition]

Have been working hard on improving my classical guitar playing lately and you have been a great help - thank you!

[Lutemann]

These five forms were developed by Aaron Shearer back in 50s I believe. You can hook them together and make what he called a comprehensive scale. He also had five forms for the harmonic and melodic minors.

[espelhogamer]

Been playing piano and got my music education and comprehension from the keys layout (for example to judge intervals my mind pictures the actual keys, etc). That said, this video has helped me a lot on the guitar, since the layout never made sense to me and I found it hard comprehending it. Thank you very much!

[mugensamurai]

Thank you Elrond, for sharing how to play classical guitar scales in the elven way.

[MrSmithOriginal]

2:35 about scales. The best lesson I ever got was this advice. Thank you.

[captainheinie]

When I first started to play the classical guitar, (10 years ago), In short. I took advice and payed for many, many lessons. After a while, I realised my playing was not improving, so I decided to carry on learning by myself, with the aid of books. I still have not improved, I have however, looked at some of your videos, and I can see that I was taken to the cleaners with the lessons I had payed for. Your instruction and explanations FAR out way what I have been paying for before. Many thanks for your time and instruction. Respect to you and your craft.

[ClassicalGuitarShed]

Enrico Alighieri  Thanks so much for the kind words!  Glad to hear your practice is going well.  Cheers,  Allen

[antoniopuccini]

This is the most useful, well-presented and indeed, essential, video I use, out of all the resources and videos available on YouTube and other websites. Returning to classical guitar after 30 years of strumming and singing, I needed to unlock the mystery of "the rest of the guitar", having been strumming chords on the first four frets. I need to wear out some frets above G! It is hard repetitive work but after just a few days at an hour a day, I am really beginning to feel a lot easier and certainly more confident.
I mix the exercises with repetitive arpeggios and then have a go at some simple studies to finish with.
Thank you for this brilliant video.

[vincentvanpot]

I've only watched your lessons a few times and I'm already and motivated to begin lessons with you. My 'stimulus check' should be here next week, I'll be purchasing a classical guitar then.

[amandahardy]

I'm about to start college, and one of the courses I'm taking is a classical guitar course. I've been playing normal acoustic and electric guitar for years but I wanted to challenge myself in learning a new style to better my playing and extend my knowledge. This was extremely helpful for me in learning my scales, which previously had totally confused me but I had to learn in order to take the course. Had some trouble with the video not keeping up with the audio but I think it was just my laptop. Thank you so much!

[dromeus]

First of all I want to thank you for all your tips and advises, aside the lessons you give.🙏
About what you said at 5:10
I just started to learn scales and stuff, so yesterday I was practicing the open c scale, and almost by accident I learned to play
an old french kid song!💡

[ashishawasthi]

thanx so much... this was just what I was looking for... no pretentious self glory.. pure teaching of scales.. just like a teacher...

[fernandavillalvazo]

I really like your videos!. You are a good teacher and I do like that you take the time to explain the exercise before and how you do it.

[deonal]

OMG!!! The warp refraction threshold!!! like a dream come true :)

[Snowy]

I've never thought about the position changes like that, compression shifts. .thanks, makes total sense. .

[arijitguha]

I must say this has been a super useful lesson for me. You have simplified the complex. Thanks a ton !

[christiannianiaris]

just picking up the guitar again after 7 years. you're awesome, brother. thanks

[ivanpozzutocapelli]

What he speaks are really useful, guys. If we want to learn, we must to incorporate words, listen a lot before practicing. There is a lot of videos on YouTube that you really don't have to listen, so please, select a channel that fits your needs instead of complain.

[HebaHosni]

Thank You Allen! you are a great teacher the only one I find clear and practical