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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: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMuHlX9RiFi1L1RdC0CzYa1qxZllD5Ujz&si=cOp25GnXrL28rbLQ
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► Video description: Harmonized solo guitar lines elevate some of the greatest guitar music -- everything from The Beatles to Nuno Bettencourt. This video teaches the easiest way to create these lines, with just enough music theory to get by and pointers to more in-depth explanations as needed.
► This video was sponsored by Martin Guitars, who kindly sent me the SC-13E Special used in the demonstrations.
► Keywords: 3rds harmony, 6ths harmony, Paul McCartney, Nuno Bettencourt, guitar lesson, music theory, intervals, major scale
► For downloadable/printable "cheat sheets" for this video and others, visit: https://fretscience.myshopify.com/
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► Gear used in this video
Martin SE-13E Special acoustic guitar - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LXoyBZ
Fishman Aura Spectrum DI Imaging Pedal - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9gxjDy
TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Reverb - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQeqrR
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJ5Xj
► Recommended video viewing order:
Full playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMuHlX9RiFi1L1RdC0CzYa1qxZllD5Ujz&si=cOp25GnXrL28rbLQ
Individual videos:
1. Use "the warp" to reduce memorization: https://youtu.be/Qd8pyJ9A5W8
2. Master the pentatonic scale with the rectangle and stack: https://youtu.be/wzWE0dpxnmY
3. Learn the notes!: https://youtu.be/OHa2DklOeTI
4. Intervals: Guitar's secret decoder ring: https://youtu.be/3sUpoSTy8zw
5. Understand the modes: https://youtu.be/bFvTVnhmFfE
6. The best way to learn/play the modes: https://youtu.be/jrukJYI8ecY
7. Another easy way to play the modes: https://youtu.be/2IxiU96JQ7w
8. The CAGED system and triads: https://youtu.be/W4ZeaKoynv4
9. The 3nps system: https://youtu.be/CkymnwBDN9o
10. Instant harmony: https://youtu.be/G_YP-IpRfuM
► Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:41 - Steps 1-3: Diatonic thirds in the major scale
04:41 - Takeaways from Steps 1-3
05:30 - Live action debut! (and gear overview)
06:58 - Fingerings
08:29 - Fingering summary
09:06 - "Brown Eyed Girl" 3rds example
10:34 - "Decadence Dance 6ths" examples
12:48 - "Blackbird" spread-thirds example
► Thank you to Dave DiCenso (drums), Jeff Gilman (bass), and Jake Shapiro (guitar, cello) for providing the theme music "Sea Horses".