You learned to play the C Major Scale back in Guitar Fundamentals 1, when you were learning about how to read tablature.
Let's bring the C Major Scale back into the room, and revisit the sound of it.
Then we'll move ahead and learn more about how it 'works', and why.
Let's bring the C Major Scale back into the room, and revisit the sound of it.
Then we'll move ahead and learn more about how it 'works', and why.
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1: All About Power Chords
Intro to Power Chords
- What is a 'Power Chord'?
- How to Make a Power Chord
- How to Strum a Power Chord
- Moving Between Power Chords
- Learn a Groove, Using Power Chords
- Play Along with the Power Chord Groove
Playing Songs with Power Chords
- Let's Name Three Power Chords
- Learn the Song, 'A, You're Amazing'
- Play Along with 'A, You're Amazing'
- Let's Name Two More Power Chords
- Learn the Song, 'Blame it on the Boss'
- Play Along with 'Blame it on the Boss'
- Take the Power to the Top! Learn D and E.
- Essential Takeaways on Power Chords
More Grooves and Songs with Power Chords
- Power Chord Spelling Bee!
- Learn the Song, 'Baggage Fad'
- Play Along with 'Baggage Fad'
- Learn the Song, 'Call Me Captain'
- Play Along with 'Call Me Captain'
EVERY Power Chord Has a Name!
2: Intro To The Major Scale
Get to Know the Major Scale
- What is the 'Major Scale'?
- Let's Get the C Scale in the Room
- The G Major Scale, 2 Octaves
- For Every Note, There is a Major Scale
- Major Scale 'Magic Formula', Revealed!
- Test the Formula, with the A Major Scale
- Use the Formula to Find Essential Power Chords!
- Essential Takeaways on the Major Scale
One Little Pattern, ALL Major Scales. Easy!
- Let's Streamline the Major Scale
- The Scale is All in the Magic Grid!
- Ok, WHY Did We Play it Backwards First?
- The Grid Moves, the Scale Moves Too!
- Important Relationship, the Octave Spots
- Top Takeaways on Grid-Style Major Scale
'Open' Major Scales, and Cool Ways to Use Them!
- Learn the 'Open' D Major Scale
- Put the D Scale to Work, Making Music!
- Learn the 'Open' E Major Scale
- Put the E Scale to Work, Making Music!
- Learn the 'Open' A Major Scale
- Put the A Scale to Work, Making Music!
- Top Takeaways on Open Major Scales
FUN Ways to Practice Your Major Scales
- How to Make Practicing Scales FUN
- Fun Practice Groove, A Major Scale, Grid-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, A Major Scale, Open-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, E Major Scale, Grid-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, E Major Scale, Open-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, C Major Scale, Open-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, C Major Scale, Grid-Style
- Top Takeaways on Practicing Major Scales
3: A-String Power Chords And The Amazing Magic L
SHAZAM! The Amazing 'Magic L'
- What is the 'Magic L'?
- Making Power Chords, 5th-String Root
- Discover the Power of the 'Magic L'!
- Learn a Groove, Using the 'Magic L'
- MOVE the Groove, Like Magic!
- Move the Groove to the Key of C
- Groove Play-Along, in 3 Keys!
Let's Name These NEW Power Chords
- Let's Name 3 Power Chords
- Learn the Song, 'Can't Do Everything'
- Play Along with 'Can't Do Everything'
- Let's Name 3 More Power Chords
- Learn the Song, 'Frank Gets Angry'
- Play Along with 'Frank Gets Angry'
- Fill in the Gaps, Name ALL the Chords
Power Chord Candy! More Magic with the 'Magic L'
- The 'Magic L', in Reverse!
- Learn a Groove, with 'Reverse Magic L'
- Move the New Groove, Like Magic!
- Move the Groove to the Key of F
- Play Along with the Groove, in 3 Keys!
- Essential Takeaways on the 'Magic L'
Using Power Chords to Expand Your Sound
4: What Is A Chord, Really?
The Happy Anatomy of a Major Chord
- What's a 'Major Chord' Made Of?
- Most Chords Have More Than 3 Notes, But Why?
- So, How Does the G Major Chord Work?
- Let's Try the Recipe, with a D Chord
- Do ALL Major Chords Work the Same Way?
- Essential Takeaways on the Major Chord
The Sad Anatomy of a Minor Chord
- What is a 'Minor Chord' Made Of?
- Let's Test the Formula, with a D Minor Chord
- More Formula Testing, with the E Minor Chord
- Learn the Song, 'Minor Disturbance'
- Play Along with 'Minor Disturbance'
- Essential Takeaways on Minor Chords
Chord Alchemy in Action!
- What is a 'Suspended 4th' Chord?
- Let's Test the Formula, with 2 More Sus4 Chords
- Learn the Tune, 'Suspended Animation'
- Play Along with 'Suspended Animation'
- What About MINOR Sus4 Chords?
- Learn the Tune, 'Minor Suspension'
- Play Along with 'Minor Suspension'
More Magic with Chord Alchemy
5: Getting Started With Barre Chords
Intro to Barre Chords
- What is a 'Barre Chord'?
- How to Make a Major Barre Chord
- How to Strum a Barre Chord
- Barre Chord Tone, Tips, and Tricks
- How to Make a Minor Barre Chord
- Major vs. Minor Barre Chords, What's the Difference?
- Own Your Barre Chord Power!
- Why Bother with Barre Chords?
Using Barre Chords in Open-Chord Songs
- Master the F#m Barre Chord
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, E to F#m
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, D to F#m
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, A to F#m
- Learn the Song, 'Follow the Arrows'
- Play Along with 'Follow the Arrows'
Making Barre Chords with a 5th-String Root
- Making Minor Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
- Making Major Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
- Barre Chord Tone Tips, 5th-String Root
- Major vs. Minor Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
- Which Barre Chord Form Should I Use?
- Essential Takeaways on Barre Chords
Expand Your Open-Chord Songs with Barre Chords
- Master the Bm Barre Chord
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, Em and G, to Bm
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, A to Bm
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, D to Bm
- Learn the Song, 'Night Into Day'
- Play Along with 'Night Into Day'
Chord Change Strategies for Barre Chords
- Both Chords Have 6th-String Root, Tips
- Both Chords Have 5th-String Root, Tips
- From 6th-String Root to a 5th-String Root and Vice-Verse, Tips
- From Open Chords to a Barre Chord, Tips
- Chord Change Tips, Open Chord to Barre Chord
Rock Your Barre Chords with the 'Magic L'!
6: Intro To The Minor Scale
Get to Know the Minor Scale
- What is the 'Minor Scale'?
- Let's Get the A Minor Scale in the Room
- The A Minor Scale, in 2 Octaves
- What is a 'Relative Minor' Scale, or Key?
- Learn the E Minor Scale
- Quiz! Who is E Minor's 'Major Cousin'?
- Essential Takeaways on the Minor Scale
'Open' Minor Scales, and Cool Ways to Use Them
- Master the E Minor Scale
- Hear Melody in the E Minor Scale (Play Along!)
- Let's Mix up the Notes in the A Minor Scale
- Learn the Melody, 'A Minor Scramble'
- Play Along with 'A Minor Scramble'
- Learn the 'Open' D Minor Scale
- Essential Takeaways on Open Minor Scales
One Little Pattern, ALL Natural Minor Scales. It's Easy!
- Let's Streamline the Minor Scale
- Learn the A Minor Scale Grid, Lower Octave
- Learn the Minor Scale Grid, Upper Octave
- Learn the Minor Scale Grid, with 2 Octaves
- The Grid Moves, the Scale Moves Too!
- Make Melodies with the Grid-Style Minor Scale
Fun Ways to Practice Your Minor Scales
7: Intro To Reading Music
How Notes Are Revealed in Musical Notation
- Musical Notation vs. Tablature, What's the Difference?
- Every Good Boy Does Fine!
- Time to FACE the Spaces
- Staff Party! Play All the Notes on the Musical Staff
- What About the Higher Notes, Above the Staff?
- What About the Lower Notes, Below the Staff?
- What About Sharps? What About Flats?
- What is a 'Key Signature'?
- Essential Takeaways on Reading Notes in Standard Notation
How Timing is Revealed in Musical Notation
- How Long Should a Note Last?
- What is a Whole Note? What is a Half Note?
- What is a Quarter Note? What is an Eighth Note?
- 50 Marbles on the Sidewalk, Timing Exercise
- Essential Takeaways on Timing in Musical Notation
Musical Notation in Action! Let's Play a Melody!
- Notes, Plus Timing, Equals MUSIC!
- Learn the Mini-Song, 'Eddie's Ghost Came Back!'
- Play the Mini-Song, 'Eddie's Ghost Came Back!'
- Let's Mix Up Eddie's Timing
- Learn the Mini-Song, 'Sweet Little Practice Tune'
- Play Along with 'Sweet Little Practice Tune'
Grand Finale! Read Melodies, Add Harmonies!
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