HOW TO VISUALIZE CHORDS & SCALES: A simple, step-by-step method

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*NEW:* The complete _*Fret Science: Improv 101*_ course is here! It's a step-by-step improvisation course for guitarists of _all ability levels_ (there are _no prerequisites_ other than being able to physically play single-note lines on your guitar). It's available as a standalone purchase or by subscription. Learn more at ► *Video description:* How does the quirky tuning of the G and B strings affect scales and chords? Learn to traverse "the warp" and use the circle of fifths to navigate the fretboard with 80% less memorization. See how it applies to triads, the pentatonic scale, and soloing in the blues. [Errata: The E major triad is mistakenly labeled as an F major triad at around 3:00. Also, in the circle-of-fifths section, there are 4 step sizes that visit all 12 notes, not 3 as stated (1, 5, 7, and 11 semitones).] ► *Fret Science* is a new and robust method for understanding the fretboard (learning all of your scales, arpeggios, and chords) with _dramatically_ less memorization. And then using that knowledge to improvise and play freely in _any_ style of music. The core method for learning scales and chords is available _for free_ here on YouTube. If you're new to the channel, I invite you to check out the "Big Picture" video and recommended video viewing order here: ► *Learn more:* If you want to go deeper or interact with me directly, come join me on Patreon where I'm sharing exclusive new lessons, breaking down classic solos, and sharing new improvisation methods that help guitarists of _all ability levels_ learn to improvise confidently over chord changes in any style. You can learn more, sign up for my email newsletter, or contact me at ► For downloadable/printable "cheat sheets" for this video and others, visit: ► You can learn more, sign up for my email newsletter, or contact me at: ► Gear I use and recommend (affiliate links): TC Electronic Infinite Sustainer Pedal - TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Mini Tuner - TC Electronic Ditto Looper - Digitech Trio+ Pedal - Boss RC-500 Loop Station - D'Addario NYXL strings - MXR Six Band EQ Pedal - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface : PRS Guitars - Bose S1 Pro PA - Pedaltrain pedal boards - Voodoo Lab Pedal Power X8 - Electro-Harmonix Freeze Pedal - TC Electronic Plethora X5 - MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive pedal - Wampler Tumnus Overdrive - World's Best Cables 10' (Mogami/Neutrik) - World's Best Cables 15' (Mogami/Neutrik) - ► Recommended video viewing order: Full playlist: Individual videos: 1. Use "the warp" to reduce memorization: 2. Master the pentatonic scale with the rectangle and stack: 3. Learn the notes!: 4. Intervals: Guitar's secret decoder ring: 5. Understand the modes: 6. The best way to learn/play the modes: 7. Another easy way to play the modes: 8. The CAGED system and triads: 9. The 3nps system: 10. Instant harmony: ► Keywords: guitar lesson, music theory, circle of fifths, circle of fourths, pentatonic scales, triads, blues soloing ► Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Movable Shapes 00:50 - Old-school tuning 02:04 - "The Warp" 02:45 - Moving Triads 03:15 - The Circle of 4ths/5ths 05:05 - Moving Pentatonics 06:05 - The Infinite Fretboard 06:52 - Moving the Blues ► Thanks again to Dave DiCenso, Jeff Gilman, and Jake Shapiro for the intro/exit music "Sea Horses" from the Kilgore Trout Sessions.