Music Theory On Guitar

Applying any scale, chord, chord progression, or any musical formula at all onto the fretboard requires some knowledge of music theory in order to really incorporate that information, and KEEP it.

The good news is that there is a single, simple capability that you need in order to add ANY music theory to the fretboard.

00:00 Thesis
00:54 Introduction
04:29 Lesson
15:17 Wrap Up

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Thanks for watching!
Chris

[tubetdf]

This video beats every music theory book. Period. I know because I've seen them all and own quite a few.

[kenmulvaney]

I wish I had seen this 2 years ago man. You are upping the standards for all your YouTube contemporaries. If you are watching this and don't quite understand what he is talking about just watch it again and again. This is truly golden information.

[squeazyee]

Been playing for 6 months now and decided to start studying a bit of theory. I must say you are really a good teacher, makes the information so much easier to take in.

[MichaelPruitt-kx]

This is beyond fundamental. I've been playing for 20 years and only found this out recently. You can't understand any lessons unless you understand this first. Wish I found this information when I was young, would have saved me a lot of struggling.

[yansen]

This video popped up right after I watched John Mayer solo'd the life outta a strat on Slow dancing in a burning room, got me feeling inspired to learn theory again😂

[Emcfree]

I have no idea how you don't have more subscribers Chris, these are quite possibly the best guitar lessons on YouTube. Everything is bang on!

[vincentcuclair]

You recognize a brilliant tutor when what they explain just says click. Chris you are definitely one of those, keep up the good work! 👍❤️

[tylertalk]

I just started playing guitar because I was always fascinated with music, but never had the time until now. In college (from my associates through my masters), I studied information technology and computer science. My brain likes math and algorithms (it just clicks for me) and you just taught me music theory like a graduate-level computer science professor. Clear, concise, and immediately applicable. I dreaded music theory because I had a preconception it was going to be a history lesson (my least favorite subject). Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos, incredible.

[danieldeguerra]

People who are gifted and work on their craft of teaching are the true saints of this mortal coil we try to find meaning in.
Well done sir. I’m hooked.

[JCFern]

I am truly amazed at the clarity of how you teach Chris. And while watching the scale formula graphics flash along the bottom of the screen, I suddenly had a lightbulb go off in my head…

The spacing of whole and half steps using all the natural notes starting with “A” literally falls like this on the fretboard!

A BC
D EF
G A …. Quite literally the box pattern of the Natural Minor Scale!

Needless to say, I’m going to binge-watching your YouTube channel!

[rickybgoode]

I'm a 67 yo beginner and will probably still be a beginner when I die. But, this was a light bulb moment. Thanks Chris!!

[joycegrove]

A solid, non-scary introduction, this should be the very first lesson introducing new guitar students to this instrument :)
Another great lesson, Chris!

[Almostgfx]

This lesson was incredible. The way you explain it makes it sound so simple!

[robertclarkguitar]

Finally. Someone mentions the main needed ingredient. Passion. Yes indeed. You cannot be taught passion. You have it, or you don't. Great video here. Lots of good info.

[dotanoobk]

Just the right amount of information, taught at the right speed and in a relaxed manner. Great video, Chris! Thank you for all the solid, well-structured educational content you provide.

[daviddiehl]

I just want to thank you for the printed Primer and this accompanying video. I imagine all your videos on guitar theory can also be found in those pages as well & vice-versa. Thanks again🍻

[larrybegnaud]

Reviewing this several times with regularity will help to attain callouses on those “knees and elbows”. Thank you! 🌞

[lawrencetaylor]

I've watched several of your videos and applied them to learning the fretboard. Tomorrow I have my piano lesson but am looking forward to bringing in the Baritone Ukulele since I've made lots of progress.
Merci beaucoup.

[okcpicker]

Chris, you have just unlocked the mystery of the fretboard. A challenge lies ahead but without the frustration of not understanding the foundation. This is great! Thank you.

[siromet]

Wow finally! A simple, well laid out explanation. Awesome, thanks!