#169 - Fretboard Mastery Online Course (Patreon Exclusive)
Added 2021-05-11 14:01:01 +0000 UTCTime for your big May lesson wishlist winner: I recorded a full Fretboard Mastery Online Course for you with 2 chapters (and a bonus chapter)!
Stream/download the course here and get all your files:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TkOc7LU7jeBmZElqSwm7xu0L1mkaYgGi?usp=sharing
- We focus on unlocking the fretboard with 2 methods (C major scale & note location)
- You just need to fill the 'holes' in the C major scale to get the 'black keys'
- You will learn how to think in intervals in chapter 2 (best improvisation system)
- You can practice all this with me in the 20 play-along videos I made for you!
I hope this helps, have a lot of fun unlocking your fretboard :)
Comments
Looks like Bernth doesn't respond to our comments :O(
AgentMC
2023-07-02 14:47:15 +0000 UTCHi there, new here and loving it so far! Quick question though: is there a video explanation/walkthrough for Chapter two, similar to how the explanation/walkthrough for Chapter 1 is pinned to this post? I can't seem to find it if it exists, and it is not located in the downloadable files (the play along videos are there, but I am looking for the explanation video).
Ryan Ellis
2023-05-10 15:01:32 +0000 UTCJust completed the course, I had no knowledge of music theory, I feel like this course has set me on the right path. I can identify notes much more. easily thanks to chapter 1 and the use of the C major scale. In addition, using intervals to explain scales really helped. I found it to be impactful when. you showed the major scale, and then showing how minoring its 3rd or 6th note, etc., changes the scale itself. Correct me if I'm wrong, but when you did this with the Phrygian scale, I felt like i finally understood "guitar modes". So, I guess I'm asking, which of your courses do you recommend next? I would want a course that builds upon the idea that Fretboard Mastery had. Thanks so much Bernth!
Mark Escobar
2023-02-03 21:23:43 +0000 UTCHi can't open anything, please do something, ty. Done my bad dude
Julien
2022-12-03 16:44:24 +0000 UTCYou have to have the program guitar pro
Zach Valentine
2022-11-24 18:05:39 +0000 UTCI'm not sure how to open the file to this. It doesn't exist for me
StAtIoN
2022-11-02 18:42:39 +0000 UTCYes, this is a great place to start concerning theory! Congratulations on the awesome new guitars :)
Bernd Brodträger
2022-07-16 05:35:20 +0000 UTCPlease advise
Riadh Mahmoudi
2022-07-15 22:52:25 +0000 UTCDo you think this will be the very basic level I need to learn and master. I feel like it is?
Riadh Mahmoudi
2022-07-15 22:52:17 +0000 UTCI just bought my Two very first Ibanez RG 370 & JS ones
Riadh Mahmoudi
2022-07-15 22:51:14 +0000 UTCHi Bernth
Riadh Mahmoudi
2022-07-15 22:50:28 +0000 UTCIf that's your preferred instrument and tuning, you can definitely go for it!
Bernd Brodträger
2022-04-21 04:38:15 +0000 UTCHey Bernth! I have watched through the course and am going to start working on everything. I play an 8 string in standard tuning. How would you recommend practicing these exercises?
Aaron Garlington
2022-04-21 01:55:49 +0000 UTCIt's amazing👍
Alex History
2022-01-13 13:01:24 +0000 UTCExactly, I think that sums it up perfectly! :)
Bernd Brodträger
2021-10-22 06:11:01 +0000 UTCThank you so much for the detailed answer :-) That actually helps. I think I'll try to memorize the notes on the fretboard to find musical "starting points" for licks, shapes etc. So just for clarification: You do NOT recommend to completely omit shapes or scale boxes alltogether, correct? One should just not use them brainlessly without understanding what's going on?
Fhynix
2021-10-21 09:21:02 +0000 UTCThanks so much for sharing these detailed questions! The intervallic function system is really difficult at first, I made a follow-up video since I got a lot of requests for it, hope this helps: https://www.patreon.com/posts/187-best-for-pro-55080401 Overall, I think it's a mix of everything that works great :) I still love the classic shred scale phrases (mostly 3NPS) and the arpeggios - but I got stuck with accenting chords and playing nice melodic material on the fly for a long time. Thinking in intervallic functions when I'm playing over chords really helps with that because you can suddenly target all the relevant intervals! That makes your playing much cooler almost immediately. But I definitely don't think about every single note as I'm playing (like the note names or visualizing the note in all octaves), all approaches discussed in the course blend together and I try to use the best of all worlds :) Hope this makes sense!
Bernd Brodträger
2021-10-21 05:22:26 +0000 UTCHi Bernth, I've got one question regarding how to finally end up improvising with this theory. In this course, you explain how to visualize and memorize the notes on the fretboard to get rid of scale boxes and afterwards introduce the intervallic functions to play independant from the actual notes/scales. What I don't understand yet is how you can improvise live with that without immense "think pauses". Say, we want to improvise over a backing in the key of Emaj. How does this work in your head? Do you actually figure out which notes belong to that key and due to knowing all notes on the fretboard "choose" the correct notes from the key while playing? Do you just remember where the root notes (E's) are all over the fretboard and then play the intervallic functions from there? Or do you actually remember the intervallic functions in some kind of shape accross the fretboard that you can then move? I may be overthinking this, but my problem with the first approach is, that I'm not sure if I can think fast enough when completely omitting shapes. With the second and third approach, I have the feeling that I am back to scale boxes, as I only know the intervallic functions in the proximity of a root note (e.g. the surrounding 2-4 frets). Can you maybe clarify a bit how you actually approach improvising freely in your head? Is it maybe a simple combination of default shapes and scales, extended with the knowledge of where to place them? Best regards and thanks for all your amazing work! Fhynix
Fhynix
2021-10-20 06:27:16 +0000 UTCVielen lieben Dank dafür, ich denke das ist genau das wonach ich gesucht habe.
Stephan Zankl
2021-09-13 05:22:47 +0000 UTCHey Stephan, mit hat das Visualisieren in Oktaven sehr dabei geholfen, hier ein Link dazu - hoffentlich hilft dir das auch weiter: https://www.patreon.com/posts/72-how-to-shred-35255787
Bernd Brodträger
2021-09-13 05:06:00 +0000 UTCHi Bernth. Ich habe 2 Monate die Übungen gemacht, nur leider kann ich ohne laut die töne zu sagen immer noch nicht schnell die einzelnen Positionen des Tonleiter abarbeiten. Was könnte ich machen, das sich das verfestigt ? Lg Stephan
Stephan Zankl
2021-09-12 06:13:59 +0000 UTCThanks for asking about that, Joshua! I showed how I transcribe with Guitar Pro in one of the later chapters of this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/186-5-worst-and-54774872 Doing a full video on this would be fun, I'll suggest it on the next lesson voting! :)
Bernd Brodträger
2021-09-04 05:57:12 +0000 UTCBernth, do you have a video (or solid resource) on configuring/using the Guitar Pro files? I downloaded Tux, but am unsure how to maximize it's use. Thanks in advance!
Joshua Shears
2021-09-03 19:15:57 +0000 UTCThanks a lot for the detailed answer and I understand the concept of this exercise now.
F H
2021-09-02 13:48:07 +0000 UTCGreat question! This exercise is not very musical, it's played this way so that you memorize the notes in each position - since standard tuning causes a shift with the B string, you get repeating notes within the shape :) I wouldn't use these to solo, this is just so that you don't leave out any blindspots and so that the fretboard visualization aspect remains easy (symmetrical shapes). Hope that helps :)
Bernd Brodträger
2021-09-02 05:38:08 +0000 UTCHey Bernth, thank you for all the courses. In this course I do not understand why you play some notes twice in succession. For example the C major first position you play B on fret 4 on the G string and then play the open B string immediately after. This is the first time I saw this and wondered why. Thank you!
F H
2021-09-01 11:09:45 +0000 UTCThank you so much, Berth! I am still getting acclimated to your page so I hadn't seen that yet. Much thanks!
Jason Bajis
2021-08-17 05:45:44 +0000 UTCHey Jason, thanks so much!! Did you look into 4 note per string scales already? Those are quite challenging but it helps a bit with the stretching: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119-4-note-per-42432823
Bernd Brodträger
2021-08-17 05:24:32 +0000 UTCHi Bernth, happy belated birthday! I hope it's a great year for you. I was wondering if you have any stretches or anything to improve my reach? I'm having trouble with the scale shapes that require two whole steps in a row. Take care!
Jason Bajis
2021-08-17 05:23:02 +0000 UTCHey Albert, great to have you here!! I'm happy that you made such quick progress already :)
Bernd Brodträger
2021-08-03 04:59:52 +0000 UTCThank you so much for this! I've recently joined your shred community and with this course I was able to understand and memorize every note on the fretboard in under 30 minutes!! I've been stuck for years thinking theory was too much for me and it's only the beginning 🤘
Albert Quiroz
2021-08-03 01:40:31 +0000 UTCThanks for asking Cocteau, here's the full lesson (with tabs/guitar pro files) for this exercise: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32-easy-note-29779917
Bernd Brodträger
2021-07-29 05:27:46 +0000 UTCThank you Bernth can you give the tab of when you add 2 notes ? You play too fast for me !! https://youtu.be/kVNIZPXw3Qo?t=453
Cocteau
2021-07-28 16:25:34 +0000 UTCThank you Bernth, I'll do that 😉
Tomaz
2021-07-24 09:32:47 +0000 UTCHey Tomas, I tried my best to answer this in the previous comment: you will connect the dots faster in standard tuning since you know your basic chords and scales already - this will make you see the surrounding notes and you also have the huge benefit to work on this Fretboard Mastery course I made for you :) The exercises are all in E standard. Transposing your knowledge to new tunings is not as hard as you might think, you got this :)
Bernd Brodträger
2021-07-24 04:07:55 +0000 UTCFirst of all thank you for the answer. But let me ask you, wouldn't it take longer for me to learn? Learn in standart E while I play in other tunning, wouldn't that be more confusing, thinking in two diferent tunnings?
Tomaz
2021-07-23 09:34:47 +0000 UTCThanks for asking! I always found it best to start with standard tuning :) You can still transpose your knowledge to all tunings later (by thinking a whole step down, or more) but starting in standard tuning will connect the dots faster since you already know some chords and scale shapes :)
Bernd Brodträger
2021-07-23 05:14:10 +0000 UTCHello Bernth, I play guitar for a few time, but I never learned the freatboard, but I'm doing that now. I want to ask, I play in drop C or B, should I learn the freatboard in standard E or pull up the drop string and learn in standard D or in standard C. Thank you for your time
Tomaz
2021-07-22 17:38:18 +0000 UTCThere are a lot of cool ear training apps out there, I'd recommend just trying/downloading one for Android or iPhone and testing what works best for you :) Just search for 'ear training'!
Bernd Brodträger
2021-07-05 06:47:39 +0000 UTCWhat is the name of the recommended app, that plays intervals?
Tamás Piri-Cser
2021-07-03 23:00:40 +0000 UTCI enjoy all this information you share. I also appreciate the work you put into everything! Awesome man, I wish this stuff was around when I first started playing guitar, rather than me just playing cause I liked it and thought it was cool and sounded good! Hahaha! You've taught me so much already and can't wait to continue learning from you man. 😎🤘👊
Justin Hewison
2021-06-16 04:46:10 +0000 UTCI enjoy all this information you share. I also appreciate the work you put into everything! Awesome man, I wish this stuff was around when I first started playing guitar, rather than me just playing cause I liked it and thought it was cool and sounded good! Hahaha! You've taught me so much already and can't wait to continue learning from you man. 😎🤘👊
Justin Hewison
2021-06-16 04:46:07 +0000 UTCI tuned a guitar specifically for the playalong videos, but any GuitarPro file can be transposed as necessary at the click of a button. :)
Robert Bjärmyr
2021-06-01 19:48:10 +0000 UTCMy Guitar is in B Standard. Am I correct that the patterns here would still work it would just change the key of the scale/chords used in these lessons? If I am misunderstanding that/someone could clarify I'd appreciate it.
Michael Tarkov
2021-06-01 17:15:02 +0000 UTCFirst time, long time! Glad I joined, this along with sweep picking techniques are really going to open up doors.
Jonathan Moran
2021-05-15 16:39:15 +0000 UTCSuperb
Lauri Laurila
2021-05-15 12:23:04 +0000 UTCThats worth a year's subscription right there :-)
Andrew Wilkinson
2021-05-15 08:21:12 +0000 UTCReally appreciate the more basic type lesson. I need this...
Gary Beltrami
2021-05-15 04:52:03 +0000 UTCFinally. An approach that makes logical, progressive sense ... It's like scales are falling off my eyes!
Si Cooper
2021-05-14 18:00:05 +0000 UTCvery nice stuff, thanks :) when changing strings, is there any trick to know if we should go half step down or half step up? there are some patterns that are not regular
João Miguel Campos
2021-05-12 18:13:38 +0000 UTCThanks for asking, Chris! Since the feedback has been very good so far, I'd love to do this more often if it suits the topic :) It's a lot of work but if it helps the community I'm happy to do it!
Bernd Brodträger
2021-05-12 06:06:49 +0000 UTCThis is excellent! So by positions you mean interval start? e.g. position 3 starts on 3rd fret instead of 2nd fret because G is the third interval on C major when starting from E.
Arcanist Bear
2021-05-12 05:55:38 +0000 UTCreally appreciate it Bernth. Will take the time to go thru it
Jon Hew
2021-05-12 04:15:33 +0000 UTCHi Bernth! I think you can see how many people think these kinds of posts are really valuable. Thanks heaps for this. Is this something you'd consider doing in the future? Like a deep dive on a topic? I really liked the deep dive you did for home recording too.
Chris Johnston
2021-05-11 22:32:20 +0000 UTCWow, that's a lot of work!! Thank you so much!!
Kimm Boum Bletterman
2021-05-11 21:19:18 +0000 UTCAwesome, Bernth! Thanks a lot for this course! Certainly you hit a sore point for a lot of us and I‘m really looking forward to integrate all of this in my practice routine to get a further step forward.
Michael Sax
2021-05-11 20:59:48 +0000 UTCThank you!! :)
Eilidh Glendinning-Clark
2021-05-11 20:04:16 +0000 UTCThanks mate for this. Your approach makes some boring topic interesting :)
Thrusher
2021-05-11 19:59:46 +0000 UTCYowzers, my brain is already cramping up lol.🤘👽🤘
DarthWooPV
2021-05-11 18:25:07 +0000 UTC👏👏👏 Thank you, so great and usefull !
catez
2021-05-11 17:00:50 +0000 UTCThank you 🙏
Papa Murf76
2021-05-11 16:26:00 +0000 UTCThis is absolutely what I need 👍 thanks, I'm very excited
Wolfgang
2021-05-11 15:56:03 +0000 UTCAwesome. Thanks, Bernth. You are the best. Can't wait for album.
istillsuckatguitar
2021-05-11 15:45:44 +0000 UTCTHANK YOU!!!
Jimmy Grieve
2021-05-11 15:38:07 +0000 UTCArgh!! So much great content to work on and so little practice time each day.
Mark McNish
2021-05-11 15:35:34 +0000 UTCExactly what I needed right now. Always have to count along the string when searching for a tone... 🙈
Simon
2021-05-11 15:27:17 +0000 UTCCan't wait to check this out!
Max Fliegner
2021-05-11 15:11:12 +0000 UTCThis is perfect for me as I'm just going down this learning path!! Thanks Bernth!
Paul Jenkins
2021-05-11 14:48:39 +0000 UTCSo excited to work on this today!! Thanks Bernth ☺️
Syd
2021-05-11 14:39:04 +0000 UTCThank you Bernth, very practical. For the last few years I have been using a Jazz system from the 1940s, that of learning the Cycles of 5ths and 4ths all over the fretboard and it has helped greatly in memorizing the main notes of the fretboard. your lesson adds another dimension and tools to my thinking toolbox. Awesome.
Eddy Mora
2021-05-11 14:36:19 +0000 UTCAMAZING!!
Grant Gochnauer
2021-05-11 14:23:33 +0000 UTCMany thanks!
Misha Lerman
2021-05-11 14:10:57 +0000 UTCWHOAAAAAA Amazing!!!!!!!
kevin Dumont
2021-05-11 14:10:00 +0000 UTCAwesome! Many thanks Bernth! :)
Marlon Urdelas
2021-05-11 14:07:49 +0000 UTC
