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Join Justin as we officially kick off Blues Immersion Class 5! šø We'll walk through what's ahead, help you make sure you're ready to dive in, and answer your questions live. :) https://www.justinguitar.com/blim
The hardest part of guitar practice? Sometimes itās just picking up the guitar. šøA solid routine helps you progress, but doing the same thing in the same order every day can get boring fast. Thatās where a little randomness can help. š² Discover the Musician's Dice š https://www.justinguitar.com/dice?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shorts&utm_campaign=musicians_dice
š Go beyond running scales and start actually playing the blues! Join the waitlist for the JustinGuitar Blues Immersion program. šø The Fall 2026 class will start soon: https://www.justinguitar.com/signup/blim?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shorts&utm_campaign=blim5&utm_content=blue_note š” The the āblue noteā isnāt really a note you want to mindlessly practice up and down the scale. Think of it as spice: something you add to a lick or phrase to give your blues playing more flavor.
Need a fresh idea for your guitar practice? šø Roll the Musicianās Dice and let chance decide what you play next. š² A simple way to break routines, explore new ideas, and make practice more fun. š Get the Musicianās Dice: https://www.justinguitar.com/dice?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shorts&utm_campaign=musicians_dice
Stuck playing the same things every time you pick up your guitar? Discover Musician's Dice, a fun new practice tool designed to spark fresh ideas, build better habits, and make every practice session feel different. Bring your guitar, tune up beforehand, and get ready to play along!
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Support 12tone on Patreon to see my next video right now! https://www.patreon.com/12tonevideos What can I say about ABBA that hasn't already been said? The combination of Benny Andersson, Frida Lyngstad, Agnetha FƤltskog, and Bjƶrn Ulvaeus (and, behind the scenes, Michael Tretow) were, for a time in the '70s, an unstoppable juggernaut of disco-infused pop. With some of the most polished productions in music history, ABBA's music has meant different things to each new generation, but it's never gone away. And though their catalogue is rich with gorgeous singles, none captured the public imagination quite like Dancing Queen. Merch: https://store.nebula.tv/12tone Discord: https://discord.gg/pq2QBEw Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/12tone.nebula.tv Email: [email protected] Watch this video on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/12tone-understanding-dancing-queen Script: https://tinyurl.com/3embwd4w And thanks as well to Henry Reich, Jon Hancock, Eugene Bulkin, Adam Neely, Dave Mayer, CodenaCrow, OrionWolfie, Arnas, Michael Alan Dorman, Blake Boyd, Charles Gaskell, Tom Evans, Ducky, Nikolay Semyonov, Andrew Engel, Peter Brinkmann, Alex Mole, naomio, Betsy, Tonya Custis, Graeme Lewis, Jake Sand, Scott Albertine, Conor Stuart Roe, ZagOnEm, ×Ø××¢× ×”×× ×, Brian Miller, Thomas Morgan, Serena Crocker, Amelia Lewis, Mark, Justin St John-Brooks, DialMForManning, Kyle Kinkaid, gunnito, Gray, Foreign Man in a Foreign Land, Tom, Cormag81, Don Jennings, Mikeyxote, Bill Owens, George Burgyan, Martin Romano, Flavor Dave, An Oni Moose, Blue 5alamander, Cliff Hudson, DraconicDon, Megan Oberfield, morolin, Marc Testart, Donald Murray, Ethan Savaglio, Robert Bailey, Bob D'Errico, Ira Kroll, juneau, Justin Katz, Patrick Minton, Sina Bahram, David Shlapak, JD, Rennie Allen, Travis Briggs, Olaf, Brian Covey, JasperJackal, Jay Harris, Colin Kennedy, d0d63, Gil, Jon Purdy, Ken Brown, The Mauses, Antarct, Karel P Kerezman, mightstill, Randy Thomson, Emma Finch, Tommy Dahlman, Fefe Magalhaes, Klaus, Boris Nosetto, Andrew F. Silverman, Gordon Horner, Vinayak Nagaraj, Eric Katz, Michael Stakem, Molly Stuart, Rosemarie Bongers, Jesse Sullivan, Kevin Nelder, innerpiece, Kai Rob, Marc-AndrĆ© Pelletier, Cody Ryan, Drew Halliburton, LJC, Plant, iljabek, James Hicks, Jermaine Fang, Christopher Quarry, Eric Burrows, Gokturk Yuksek, Jan Vilhuber, Justin Zboyovski, Kate Reeves, Scott Bell, Steven Woolgar, Zolly, Jason Verrier, Cain Kent, George, PƤrerik Thorp, Alleon, Madeline Bushniakov, Dakota Wilson, Julia DeFranco, Michael Clark, GalliumConch, Sam Sleep, Logan Phares, Justen Hyde, and Babyduckhat! Your support helps make 12tone even better! Also, thanks to Jareth Arnold!
My Rhythm Guitar Course: https://signalsmusic.studio/courses/rrg1 Listen to the original "Troy" song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXO6E3-7ONs Read this lesson instead: https://signalsmusic.studio/lessons/odyssey-risset-rhythm It's not every day I hear music that I just flat out can't understand, but that's where I found myself halfway through watching the Odyssey. I was completely removed from the imagery and was locked into the music after my brain subconsciously realized it was being tricked. After a few days of studying the track and trying to recreate it, I'm still very impressed with the entire arrangement. Pulling off a trick like this is not easy to begin with, and making it sound this GOOD and "functional" in the setting is a triumph. But the actual details of how it was recorded, notated, arranged, and choreographed are still beyond me, and it deserves accolades IMO. So in this video, I explain the rising tempo illusion in The Odyssey Soundtrack during the song "Troy." The core tricks are easy to identify and understand - it comes down to 4 things: 1) Modified Risset Rhythms 2)Dropped Subdivisions 3)Hemiola 4)Pitch Riser Add those 4 elements together in a cohesive way and you've got a track that will feel like it keeps accelerating, forever and ever into madness. If you are confused, or just enjoyed this lesson, you should really check these out as well: Hemiola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhODahQ-U4U The 3:4 Polyrhythm: https://youtu.be/c1pejTgLuhA?si=JD-zVrGcJ3vG-dU0 Insane Indian Rhythm Exercise: https://youtu.be/duBOlIt9uMI?si=MKMRDGLlufCU7Xcn Unlocking Polyrhythm: https://youtu.be/CoBTWll93yE?si=xMvBsNAZUj5-s6R_ Truncated Polymeter: https://youtu.be/o3LypkzywIw?si=2Gz0fiAEb5tt_d0w Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 0:36 Trick #1 - Risset Rhythms 02:04 Trick #2 - Dropped Subdivisions 03:02 Trick #3 - Hemiola 05:04 Trick #4 - Pitch Riser 06:10 My Attempt To Recreate The Effect 07:10 Outro
š„ LIMITED-TIME OFFER (Ends May 4th) Get 50% OFF the Practical Music Theory Lifetime Subscription š https://www.justinguitar.com/store/practical-music-theory?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=live%20stream&utm_campaign=50%20off%20promo š¶ Live Music Theory Session ā Learn How to Find Chords in Any Key! Join us live as we break down one of the most useful skills in music: understanding how chords fit together so you can figure out songs faster and start creating your own progressions with confidence. Whether you're new to theory or looking to connect the dots, this session will be hands-on, practical, and easy to follow.
Spot the difference? Same scale, same playerābut one sounds clean and the other feels messy. The only thing that changed is how much the fingers move. Most of us lift our fingers way too far off the fretboard. It feels normal, but it kills control, speed, and accuracy. Try this: take a simple scale (G major is perfect) and play it really slowly, focusing on keeping every finger as close to the strings as possibleājust 1ā2 mm. Itās not about speed, itās about control. Do this for a few minutes and youāll feel it immediatelyāeverything gets smoother, easier, cleaner. š Put the phone down, pick up your guitar, try this for 5 minutesāand tell us how it feels.
Start learning guitar the right wayāfor free: https://justinguitar.com/learn-for-free These are some of the very first chords we learn in the Beginner Guitar Course: E, A, and D. Theyāre simple to get started with, and more importantly, they unlock hundreds of songs you actually want to playānot just exercises. Once these chords start feeling smooth (especially using tricks like the anchor finger), everything begins to click. Chord changes get faster, your sound gets cleaner, and playing real music feels way more achievable.
Want to learn theory and write your own music? Get my course! https://signalsmusic.studio/courses/songwriting-course Get the tabs here: https://signalsmusic.studio/lessons/master-of-puppets-music-theory Get more videos, charts and lessons as a site member or patreon subscriber: https://signalsmusic.studio/members The clean interlude in Master of Puppets was one of my earliest guitar obsessions. I decided to revisit and see what I can learn, and it turns out to be a perfect example of what writing in the minor key is all about. So today, we'll tear the song down to its bare elements and then reconstruct our own "original" piece of music that references the source material. You'll probably want to watch these videos first if you get confused: Composing in the Minor Key: https://signalsmusic.studio/lessons/writing-in-minor Harmonic Minor: https://signalsmusic.studio/lessons/series/exploring-harmonic-minor Harmonizing: https://signalsmusic.studio/lessons/writing-harmonies And if you liked this lesson, you'll probably enjoy these: Reverse Engineering Dream Theater Analyzing "Orion" The Metallica Scale 00:00 Intro 01:00 Context 02:25 Metric Structure 04:12 The Chords 07:55 The Lead 11:00 Writing an "original" interlude 15:45 LISTEN- "Imposter of Muppets" 16:58 Outro
Slide guitar doesnāt have to mean open tunings š Thatās Ariel Posenās takeāand we agree. If youāre just getting started, standard tuning might actually be the better place to begin. You already know the fretboardāso instead of learning everything from scratch, we can focus on what really matters: the technique. Because thatās the real challenge with slideā¦not the tuning. Once it feels good under your fingers, then explore open tunings for those unique voicings and sounds. Start simple. Build control. Then expand šø š„ The full masterclass is part of Blues Immersion (for students only) ā³ Enrollment will open again (one dayā¦) š Join the waiting list nowāno promises on dates, just first access when itās back: justinguitar.com/blim
šø Learn to play with my Beginner Guitar Courseāit's completely free (step-by-step, songs, and community support): https://www.justinguitar.com/learn-for-free š” If your fingers hurt or your chords buzzā¦ youāre probably using too much pressure. š In this lesson, we learn how finger placement (not force) makes everything easierācleaner notes, smoother chords, and faster playing. A small change that makes a big difference. ;)
Slow it down, or pay for it later š Practice makes permanent, not perfect. Clean reps now = fast playing later šø
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Most guitar players practiceā¦ but donāt actually get better. I did the same for years. š In this lesson, we look at how practice really worksāand what actually moves the needle. If things have felt slow, frustrating, or unclear, this will help you get back on track. šÆ Want a simple plan to practice more effectively? Grab the Effective Practice Guide here: https://mailchi.mp/justinguitar/practice š Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction: What I wish I knew at 15 01:00 Guitarist A: The "Broad" Approach 02:34 My personal journey: 40 years of broad practice 03:37 Guitarist B: The Power of Focus 04:37 Visual Comparison: Slow vs. Rapid Progress 06:09 Why focus is better for hobbyists 07:31 Steve Vaiās Advice 08:33 Lessons from Scott Henderson & Wes Montgomery 09:05 Why my old advice was wrong 09:57 What I would teach my own kids today 10:31 Conclusion: Find your "one thingā š¬ New to JustinGuitar? Get started with my free Beginner Guitar Course: https://mailchi.mp/justinguitar/beginner
Support 12tone on Patreon to see my next video right now! https://www.patreon.com/12tonevideos More than any other genre, emo music, along with its close cousin pop-punk, captured the bizarre, directionless angst of adolescence in the early 21st century. Stuck in the shadow of global events we were too young to really understand, with new information technologies exploding our social networks, a stage of life that has always been confusing and disorienting was made even more so by the unique circumstances of the era. Emo spoke to that confusion in a unique way, making sense of the senselessness by embracing the duality of teenagehood, where everything is so important but nothing really matters, and that ethos can be found not just in its lyrics, but in its rhythms as well. Let's talk about half-time. Discord: https://discord.gg/pq2QBEw Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/12tone.nebula.tv Email: [email protected] Watch this video on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/12tone-why-does-emo-sound-like-that Script: https://tinyurl.com/2kpfeeu4 And thanks as well to Henry Reich, Jon Hancock, Eugene Bulkin, Adam Neely, Dave Mayer, CodenaCrow, OrionWolfie, Arnas, Michael Alan Dorman, Blake Boyd, Charles Gaskell, Tom Evans, David Conrad, Ducky, Nikolay Semyonov, Andrew Engel, Peter Brinkmann, Alex Mole, naomio, Betsy, Tonya Custis, Graeme Lewis, Jake Sand, Scott Albertine, Conor Stuart Roe, ZagOnEm, ×Ø××¢× ×”×× ×, Brian Miller, Thomas Morgan, Serena Crocker, Adam Ziegenhals, Amelia Lewis, Mark, Justin St John-Brooks, DialMForManning, JD White, Kyle Kinkaid, gunnito, Gray, Foreign Man in a Foreign Land, Tom, Andy Maurer, Cormag81, Don Jennings, Mikeyxote, Bill Owens, George Burgyan, Martin Romano, Flavor Dave, An Oni Moose, Blue 5alamander, Cliff Hudson, DraconicDon, Ken Birdwell, Megan Oberfield, morolin, Marc Testart, Donald Murray, Ethan Savaglio, Robert Bailey, Bob D'Errico, Ira Kroll, juneau, Justin Katz, Patrick Minton, Sina Bahram, David Shlapak, JD, Rennie Allen, Travis Briggs, Olaf, Brian Covey, Billy Abbott, JasperJackal, Jay Harris, Colin Kennedy, d0d63, Gil, Jon Purdy, Ken Brown, The Mauses, Antarct, Karel P Kerezman, Ted Trainor, mightstill, Randy Thomson, Emma Finch, Vinayak Nagaraj, Tommy Dahlman, Fefe Magalhaes, Klaus, Andrew F. Silverman, Gordon Horner, Eric Katz, Michael Stakem, Molly Stuart, Rosemarie Bongers, Jesse Sullivan, Daan, Kyle, Boris Nosetto, Christopher Quarry, Eric Burrows, Gokturk Yuksek, Jan Vilhuber, Kate Reeves, Scott Bell, Steven Woolgar, Zolly, Cody Ryan, innerpiece, Marc-AndrĆ© Pelletier, Michael Jacobs, Shehryar Saroya, Kevin Nelder, Plant, Drew Halliburton, James Hicks, LJC, iljabek, Jermaine Fang, Justin Zboyovski, Jason Verrier, Cain Kent, George, L ., PƤrerik Thorp, Rose Bennett, Lykophea, Michael Clark, Skye Silver, Madeline Bushniakov, Julia DeFranco, Justin Walker, GalliumConch, Alec Yeagley, Sam Sleep! Your support helps make 12tone even better! Also, thanks to Jareth Arnold!
A laid-back groove isnāt about bad timingāitās about controlled timing. ā±ļø Play slightly behind the beat, stay consistent, and the feel gets instantly cooler. š”Rush the beat? Sounds tense. Sit just after it? Thatās the magic. Timing isnāt just accuracyā¦ itās feel. š š Subscribe for more guitar tips and insights! āļø
Music isnāt just notesāitās emotion in motion. š” Those tiny shifts in timing, dynamics, and feel carry what words sometimes canāt. When we truly feel something, it finds its way into the musicā¦ and thatās what people connect with. šĀ If we want people to feel our playing, we have to feel it first. š Subscribe for more quick tips and guitar insights! :)