How to Build Major & Minor GUITAR Chords from a Major Scale

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In this lesson, I show how to use a major scale to build major and minor chords all over the fingerboard. From there, I offer a fun way to practice getting to know the fingerboard by exploring a small area at a time, gradually building up. It's important to explore and tinker with different variations and arrangements of roots, thirds, and fifths. I hope you enjoy!

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@@rubenlezcano7477 you were right with happiness. Not happyness

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@philjames1019 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very welcome lesson, especially for the poor or elderly folk who unfortunately are unable to finance a Patreon donation. Hopefully they will continue for their benefit .... have a Happy New Year Scott.

@ScottPaulJohnson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil! Good to hear from you again! Keep in mind, the Patreon is not a donation, its an entire guitar lesson ecosystem!

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@@ScottPaulJohnson Thanks Scott. Point taken on board my friend ... but what I meant is, it is still expense that cannot be afforded by many folk due to finances ... perhaps the word "donation" was incorrectly used. Any way, as I mentioned, Happy New Year to you....

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@@philjames1019 I can attest to how amazing the patreon page is. Most one hour lessons cost about $40 from an instructor. Here you get hundreds of hours of content and a community page for 1/4 of that price per month. For those who can set aside two coffee's a month, I highly recommend

@ScottPaulJohnson 3 жыл бұрын

@@philjames1019 I didn't mean to sic the dogs on you! It was just one of the first comments on this video and people often assume that a Patreon is just a place to support someone's KZfaq channel. For the people who don't know, I wanted to clarify that it's a whole learning experience. I appreciate you being here and being supportive! I harbor no ill feelings toward those who can't afford or are not interested in joining my patreon! Take care, Phil! Happy New Year!

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@SaladDongs 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought I could tolerate someone teaching music theory but you actually make it pretty easy and intuitive to follow. Happy holidays my guy

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I learned more from watching three of your videos than I have in my eight months of playing guitar and failing go get into theory. To be fair, I wasn’t very motivated before, but you also just make it so, so easy to understand. There’s something very nice about learning theory that you can immediately apply and try for yourself. So thank you for uploading these videos!!

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Words typed in the comments do not have the capacity to convey my appreciation for what you're doing. I cannot pinpoint what makes your videos vastly more helpful than other youtube lessons (whether it be your overlay, pace/tone of speech, etc) but all your work makes a lovely amalgamation of guidance. Thank you.

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You were the only person who could help me learn the caged system. I think you're far and away the best at giving clear and understandable lessons. Please continue.

@pablop5937 3 жыл бұрын

So good to see you back, and so grateful for sharing your lessons with us all!

@brandongeorge7648 26 күн бұрын

Dude these visuals with the transparent hand so we can see what’s going is genius and amazing. Thank you for the time you put into these.

@RamirezJonez 3 жыл бұрын

I started playing the guitar intensively again months ago because of you. I've been waiting for a new video for months, thank you so much! Great teacher, great lesson!

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Thank you so much! You could literally pick any theory argument and make it so easy to comprehend and apply. You’re the best!

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You’re clarity of explanation and ability to demystify these concepts is immensely helpful to a novice like me. Thanks!

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Just love how you break down the Music Theory! Thanks for the help, really appreciate it

@ScottPaulJohnson 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for appreciating my work!

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What a fantastic work. Never seen something like this that has so much clarity. Thank you for this lesson.

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@ark8tct 3 жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="187">3:07</a> Major Scale (‘A’ Major Scale) <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="198">3:18</a> Major Chord (‘A’ Major Chord/ Triad) 1,3,5 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="473">7:53</a> Major Scale (‘D’ Major Scale) <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="504">8:24</a> Major Chord (‘D’ Major Chord/ Triad) 1,3,5 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="668">11:08</a> Minor Chords <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="676">11:16</a> Major Scale (‘A’ Major Scale) <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="695">11:35</a> Minor Chord (‘A’ Minor Chrd/ Triad) 1,3*,5 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="692">11:32</a> Major Scale (‘E’ Major Scale) <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="773">12:53</a> Major Chord (‘E’ Major Chrd/ Triad) 1,3,5 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="816">13:36</a> Minor Chord (‘E’ Minor Chrd/ Triad) 1,3*,5

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@margrethedamkilde4843 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen a lot of theory lessons on youtube, never had such a good one as this - thank you very much and Happy 2021

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2020 ending with da bang (boom-boom)

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@GreenManalichi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott.... your past videos were very helpful in learning the scales and also the 3 string chords... i for one am grateful to see you return

@rawballs69 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back with more content 👍...soo i was watchin this thinkin yeah yeah i know all this!!...but the way you display whats actually going on with example at the end was how i needed to see it to understand...Thats why i like your vids👍👍👍

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@danyberg4963 3 жыл бұрын

Truly, again an amazing lesson from scott Paul Johnson and just when i needed it the most. Good to see you in good health, the way you teach is superb! Thank you and best wishes for 2021!

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your videos are insanely helpful. even though every musician started their journey as a beginner, you possess a great understanding of what it's like to be one, which makes it so much easier to grasp, at least for me. it shows in how you pace a lesson, how you translate musical "common sense" for laymen AND in how you edit the videos. your editing is highly unique and extremely valuable. thank you very much!

@wilmoney4619 5 ай бұрын

What is incredible is this guy so knowledgeable and such a talented teacher but completely humble. Every other teacher on here thinks they are steve vai

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Thank you Scott. You're a great start to 2021!

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Welcome back!!! learned scales a few months back thanks to you, by far the most well explained and shot videos on yt

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Scott you make fantastic content. Your tutorials are clear, educational, and interesting. We all appreciate the time and effort you put into making sure we learn. You are one of if not the greatest guitar tutors on KZfaq. Keep it up my friend!

@PhilippeVaz 3 жыл бұрын

Omg, the best animations for guitar lessons on KZfaq, this makes all the difference, you're a great teacher! I knowned already this stuff but it takes me months of learning to understand that, I wish I have seen videos like yours before, i had learned a lot quicker for sure !

@andrewharland1802 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I struggled in a rut for a long time. Your videos have been without doubt the biggest influence on my progress on guitar. Brilliant approach to teaching

@andypoulton8106 3 жыл бұрын

Great see you back! Love your style and content. 🙏

@jasoncunningham7787 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos Scott, they are so helpful and distinctive. LOVE when you do this. thank you!!!

@archangelmichael9037 3 жыл бұрын

Fab to see you back , certainly have great & improving method . 'Thanks n Cheers' for the Newyear

@peterhall728 2 жыл бұрын

what a clever concept for teaching. simply explained with great graphics and real time demos.subscribed.

@jonmccoy2234 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to thank you so much for your lessons. Definitely makes it easier to see the caged shapes work together now. Have a Happy New Year.

@sujayanarula3913 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was working on since yesterday, I found the print outs which was printed out long time ago and forgotten all about it since I wasn’t interested in learning in depth 😄 Whatever little I learnt made me learn all the more, so this lesson is supporting it, so thanks a heaps! You are a fabulous teacher😊👏🏼

@matthewfondeur4289 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched a LOT of guitar instruction videos and I can say that Scott's are easily the best I've ever come across. He's knowledgeable, the pacing of the lessons is spot-on and the three-pane setup with the one camera fixed to the fretboard is excellent. The set-up, the subjects he tackles, the production values and his delivery are all great. On top of that he's really personable; he makes me want to be his friend and invite him over for jam night. Keep at it, Scott; you're really onto a winning formula here. Yours is the first channel I've ever been compelled to subscribe to or comment on.

@ethancorrea948 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back! Hope you can keep posting frequently I love your lessons and they help a lot!

@guitarsandstufftoo3902 3 жыл бұрын

This is truly outstanding comprehension of the fretboard and teaching methods!

@raphaelkasongo8377 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man. That first piece of information about notes repeating itself just unlocked many things for me!

@robertswanfeld7962 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos have helped me to understand so many things about how the guitar works.Your lessons have helped me to grow musically. Thank you.Your hard work is paying off.

@paulsonn1308 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many guitar tutorials and lessons out there. Great guys (and girls) who post youtube clips on what to do. However, your video editing and approach on what and how to do it is next level. I am joining your patreon page today as this is clearly the best out there. A & J are both good but yours is a leap ahead of others.

@salvatorecitro3152 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year Scott. I thought I was the only one who was elated to see you back but checked out the comments and see I'm not the only one. Hope 2021 you can bring us knowledge and power! 💪

@loosebolts4537 Жыл бұрын

@scott paul you literally taught me so much, I’ve been looking through so many videos to learn and yours are really the videos I learned the most useful thank you my man!

@russellcook5490 3 жыл бұрын

This was old information to me for the most part but your way of going through it really helped solidify some things to me that were a little fuzzy. Great format and timing. By far best video on this topic...par for the course so far! Keep up the impeccable work!

@mikehussey5682 3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how long I've been waiting for you to upload again. Thank you for your time and patience, making these videos. You make learning theory fun. Once I get back on my feet, I'll definitely become a patreon.

@philiphmooresr 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back... love your lessons!! Thank you!!

@anthonynguyen9779 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool. The dropping the 3rd half step to go from major to minor is a REALLY GOOD tip!

@PalaceFan 3 жыл бұрын

🙌 brilliant as always, welcome back, and thanks for another invaluable lesson!

@musashimiyamoto8998 3 жыл бұрын

You've taught me more on theory and understanding the guitar in your videos then I've learnt in the last 10 years , honestly the best teacher on KZfaq when it comes to understanding how to play and theory, the editing of your videos are amazingly helpful !

@kenttomaselli8984 3 жыл бұрын

Very organized and to the point, as are all of your KZfaq videos. Well done.

@scottdavis2269 3 жыл бұрын

I just want to let you know how blessed I am for the fact we still have genuine and considerate people left in the world you are sharing your knowledge for all the world to see and I justb to or this hand m we down acoustic from my brother 2 days ago and as soon as I'm ready to come back to this video I will but I appreciate your way of thinking your CAGED video helped me understand what I was not realizing yet because I play piano so I think as soon as I am comfortable playing notes I'm already going to know how to play the chord much love from the Midwest man thank you so much❤️

@JakiBell 3 жыл бұрын

I've been learning to play the guitar for a while but only recently started learning where the notes are. Your videos are a massive eureka moment! A whole new world is opening up. Thank you!

@jamesmitchell2804 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely the best guitar teacher man. Look forward to more of your lessons.

@marceloaugustogasparfilho5977 3 жыл бұрын

Good to seeing you back! Greetings from Brazil! Cheers

@RedBricksTraffic Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of really excellent guitar teachers on youtube, and I genuinely think you're the best one. Absolutely phenomenal lessons, thank you so much for making them for free!

@loratoad 3 жыл бұрын

I know all of these elements individually. But the magic your bring is it’s a massive key unlocked on how all of this fits together.

@frankiec2765 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from NY! Glad to see you're back man. Happy New Year Scott! :-)

@dustinphillips2855 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and it is exactly what I have been looking for. I have read theory books watched videos but your caged system video blew my mind. It was so simple and made so much sense. Please keep making videos!

@azizaziz7007 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you back!!!

@dxcman1 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the vid's and glad you are back. I'm not a novice, but I do enjoy the way you lay things out. I feel like i get great tips every time. Thanks.