Easiest Way to Become a MASTER of the Fret Board 

I'm a single dad raising two little boys. Lost my wife two years ago and also a veteran dealing with some scars. Two things have really helped keep my chin up and head above water. Art and learning guitar. Your videos are great and easy to follow. Thank you man.

I paid for the whole fretboard so I'm gonna use the whole fretboard.

It's true you cannot noodle for 30 years and expect it will come by osmosis. I tried that. I learned nothing. I learned more in 5 years on RU-vid then I did the previous 30. Thanks to all you teachers.

This is what it means to be a true guitar teacher. Respect: 100000

I have said many times before, but understanding the entire fretboard unlocks everything else to making music on the guitar! Great work!

Chris Shetland is such a great compliment to Marty’s teaching. Thanks so much, perfect teaching.

Uncertain if you know this but you’re helping saves lives right now by giving folks purpose day to day, thank you

Awesome job Marty!

Never had a real-life guitar teacher but I've been playing for almost 4 years now progressing so much all thanks to Marty and his lessons!!! Love your work man and keep doing what you're doing! I know I'm not the only one who feels this way ❤️

Marty dude I swear you're like that uncle that lives in California and is like super cool and chill

7:30- applying the circle of 5ths to triads. 7:50- the notes for triads are on the DGB strings (4,3,2 strings) 8:57- how to use the circle of 5ths to apply new information around the neck of the guitar 10:38- Using the circle of 5ths on only one string

Finally a lesson about the circle that I am able to understand, I am 68 and find retaining what I have learned very difficult. Thanks Chris and Marty.

Your self described "nuggets" are incredibly helpful by breaking down complicated theory into small, but useable segments.I like your teaching style.

That strat with the relic neck and the P-47 Thunderbolt on the body is f****** awesome!!!!

This blew my mind. I've been playing rhythm guitar in a band for years and recently started learning more theory as I never 'needed' it but this is outstanding. Thank you

The production and look of this video is really nice.

I can't believe this man just taught me Hey Joe and I wasn't even holding my guitar...

I’m originally a sax player and Berklee alumni. There is so much that never sunk in until I became a born again musician on guitar fourteen months ago.

I’ve been rewatching this video all week. Really making sure that I was getting the concept because my self (RU-vid) learning has hit a roadblock where I needed to connect the dots of what I was trying to do. There is so much information and tunnels of new things to learn like voicing, styles, progressions, scales, chords…a perfect combination for any occasion that I’m not sure any one human can learn all of; this helped me get over my first Roadblock of not seeing where I was going. So thank you

Heartfelt thank you to Marty and Chris, this has really made something click in my head i've been struggling for months to try and understand the fretboard and I can already see how this links in to bar and power chords - I even noodled for the first time in my life and it actually sounded good after watching this!

Thank you so much Chris and thank you as always Marty. That was incredibly helpful. Probably the most enlightening 14 minutes of guitar learning I have had in a while, perhaps yet.

We see the Teacher behind the "Mastermind"! WOW! both you guys are AWESOME!!!!! ;)

Best teacher ever. So simple but so effective! Love to listen and learn from Chris! Top!!!

I have had a difficult time trying to learn this concept. I’ve found many articles online and many videos on RU-vid but still couldn’t make sense of it. This is the first time I’ve been able to wrap my head around it and I’m so excited to use these techniques in my everyday practice. Thank you so much!!

Holy Moly, Marty!!!! I've never had anyone make the circle of fifths so understandable. Thanks for sharing your teacher with us.

Between Chris and Marty I’ve learned so much. Thank you guy! ✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

I've been studying scales key signatures. This video helped me understand all those sharps, flats, neck layout, & so much more. Great video!

Thanks to you both, Marty and Chris for this incredibly useful lesson. The "Circle" has always intimidated me. I appreciate you breaking it down into simple patterns, and showing the triad chords and blues scales. Several light bulbs went on! I have recently subscribed to both channels and find your methods of teaching so easy to follow. Thanks for encouraging and inspiring me and creating better players with your content.

hey marty! i started watching you a little while ago and now i have never left my guitar alone!!! you inspire me so much and i hope you see this so u know that you are amazing, well done👍🏻

Super useful. Going to grab my guitar. We all talk about the circle but usually don't apply it to fret board patters. Thank you.

Thanks Marty for bringing the lesson and thank you Chris for literally straightening out that circle and putting it on the fret board so much easier to understand and great lesson.....have a great day guys ......Cheers!!!

That was just brilliant and really helped to put another piece of the puzzle together! Love the contet!

Marty you’re a class act! Paying homage to your teacher like that is so cool to see!

I love watching and listening to experts in whatever field they command. When an expert is unassuming and like the friend next door I know it is true gold.

Fantastic lesson, lots of information in there to help out and nothing too complicated! loved it

So happy this popped up on my feed. SUPER insightful/helpful video, thank you!

He’s so good! My playing is on fire today. This is exactly what “social media” should be! Thank Marty for sure!! Chris

Within 8 mins you put in 3 pieces i was missing from the puzzle in my head i subbed straight away thank you now we know why martys so good at teaching

It's been great gradually improving my skill through the years as I've watched your videos and seeing your skill improve too.

Marty. Thanks so much for having your instructor explain this. Sure does help explain the circle for sure and really helps open up the neck.

Most useful lesson ever on RU-vid. Thank you. Marty and TEACHER.

OMG, this is a great lesson. I'm a huge Marty fan and now I'm interested in more lessons from his teacher. I've studied the circle of 5ths before, but this video made things much simpler to grasp. Thank you!

How cool of you to give your teacher a platform. I enjoyed the lesson and his style and demeanor. You’ve taught me a lot too. Thanks!

Thanks Chris, I've been using the Circle of Fifths slightly differently for the past couple of years for Rhythm, but now I'm finally tackling my scales (30 years to late!), this tutorial has been invaluable, thanks Marty for hosting Chris 🙂

Wow. I finally get it. It just goes to show how a good teacher makes all the difference in the world.

I just want to say thank u marty for the guitar lessons if it wasn't for u I wouldn't be able to play the songs I want so a big thank you marty from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏🏻

Super great lesson, as always. Thank you Chris, super helpful. What a great duo of teachers 😎

Thanks so much for this video, I've watched many others on this and this is the only one that's explained how it applies to the guitar. It's all becoming clear to me now at last!

I literally have printouts and diagrams plastered on my walls. Knowing the fret board is VERY important and if you're a passionate guitar player, it should interest you to know as much about the instrument as possible. Never stop learning!

Marty I'am 68 now. In 2014 i became a tragic Diagnosis from a EyeCancer I left my left Eye in a Operation and cant no more do my Hobby MTB in that Case I like it. Downhill, Enduro. I was very depressiv. In this time i remember in my Youth i like to learn Guitar. So i started, but how can i learn it. I look in the Internet and find you. I look on the Scream before i knew it in english. So you was my first YT-Teacher. Iam a German Guy and had no Idea from English ! But now i understand more and i stay at your chanel. Thanks for your support- I have a Acoustic Series on CD from you and look every YT Video

This was one of the easiest lessons I have never understood on here. The way you broke it down was masterful. Much appreciated and valued✔️👍👏👏👏

Amazing depth of knowledge. Great ability to communicate. You've got a wonderful resource there!

I've been playing guitar for over 20 years........ And WOW I just had a monumental moment unravel in my brain!!! This right is here is straight up Gold. I wish I would have had this lesson when I was younger.. This is absolutely the best simplified, relatable breakdown of the circle of 5ths I have ever seen, and I only watched the video once.. Even tying in the triads and the scales.. This should be the staple lesson for every guitar player without a doubt. Thanks Chris, and Thanks Marty for all your lessons as well, they are Gold as well!!

That makes it so easy it's ridiculous. It's like the "Idiot's Guide to the Circle of Fifths". Many thanks for taking the time to do this video.

Mind Blowing!!! Thanks Chris, and Marty for hosting. Awesome! :)

Thank you Chris, I can see that you're an excellent instructor!

You read my mind, man! I've been searching for a tutorial on this

I really like that SG.

That was an awesome lesson, will be looking at playing around with this concept it makes alot of sense

Great lesson. Really handy. I had never thought about it this way. 👏👍

I'm a strummer and I really enjoy each and every Marty RU-vid post . not sure if I'll live long enough to play some lead but I'll have fun trying with your information. thanks again

Marty! You and your Sensei, Chris are not just great guitarists, you are master instructors. Really appreciate you breaking things down and helping we mere mortals play the legends.

Thanks for helping demystifying this. Nicely done.

I’m 54 years old and I remember back in 9th grade taking night school Acoustic Guitar lessons. She was a very good teacher, but having the internet with RU-vid has groundbreaking for sure. So much more convenient and practical. Nothing against spending money on formal guitar lessons in person but sometimes that’s not feasible.

Thanks Chris & Marty. I found the CAGED system has helped me big time in learning my way around the fretboard. Please keep doing these lessons.

Played by ear for 15 years purely acoustic, 20 mins watching Chris has me a practice amp & guitar on the way, great to watch Thanks 👍🤟

This Music Theory nugget is wonderfully taught and explained, Thanks Marty for introduction to Chris Sherland..Great Teacher

Awesome. Thanks for sharing and so cool that your are lifting up others, too.

That was an awesome lesson. Actually fairly easy to understand, just when I've been feeling really discouraged. Especially considering I've been told I sound shitty, and that people don't usually stick with it and give up. This video made me feel like, challenge accepted!

This is great stuff. I've been working with the Circle of Fifths and Hey Joe literally for months now exploring all of the embellishments, and it has unlocked the fretboard for me. I had an epiphany that it's like the universal key that unlocks so many doors. The next stage after the bar chords, as Marty demonstrated (and I hope he adds a second video to teach this) is to add embellishments using the major pentatonic scale that sits right above each of the chords. The E bar chords and the A bar chords throughout the Circle of Fifths each have a major pentatonic scale that starts one step up on the fretboard and (fortunately for those of us trying to learn the guitar) the shapes of those major pentatonic scales are the first two shapes that we all learned as beginners. Right above each of the E bar chords starts the "extension" of what we've all learned as the minor pentatonic scale with the root on the A. And right above each of the A bar chords is the minor pentatonic that we all learned with the root on the E. Those pentatonic shapes that we learned as the E root and A root minor pentatonic scales are the major pentatonic scales for those notes/chords and their position sits right on top these bar chords as we progress through the Circle of Fifths. There are all kinds of double stops and embellishments to be found in both of those scale forms. I have been endlessly fascinated with this after I really discovered it and I have been practicing in this for months. I love it, and I just thought I'd share. I'm certainly no expert and I learned almost everything I know from Marty. Marty's the man! I just thought I would share my enthusiasm about this.

I’m super grateful to run across this video!! Thank you both very much

Thanks for so much clarity on this subject. You know you've reached your audience when they stop the video and go grab their guitar(s). I can see why Marty's such an outstanding musician. I'm your new best fan/follower.

That was probably one of the easiest methods of learning the circle of fifths applied to the fretboard ever. Amazing work.

I swear I've heard Hey Joe about 15 times in the last couple weeks just out in the world. Guess it's time to finally learn it. The universe is telling me something.

Dude!! Awesome lesson!! Got it all and I’m very excited!!

Great Lesson.. my instructor has been drilling the circle of 5ths for a while.. seeing you lay it out like this is helpful.. thank you 🙏🏼

I recently learned the circle of fifths. Now I can learn to apply it, thanks to your lesson. Awesome video.

Chris just blew my mind! I had heard of the circle of fifths but any time I'd start to watch or read anything about it, I'd LITERALLY go into a coma! Chris does a great job of getting right to it and making it clear. I learned Hey Joe from you Marty! But I was a parrot or a monkey just imitating. I know you mention circle of fifths in, that video but you know...coma!

This is so great. Thanks so much Marty for sharing. .And thank you Chris. It's practical in so many ways (fretboard, triads, minor pentatonics/blues scales). Just what I needed in this moment. My new everyday set of exercises. Because of the musical way this is implemented it's not just rote and boring.

Fantastic lesson! Thanks Marty and Chris!

Every single video like this is basically this , let me save everyone some time. “I went to school for years to learn this so I can’t remember what not knowing it is like. But I’ll try to cram those years of lessons or school into this 10 min video and no one will truly take much away from this “

I've struggled with the circle of fifths for a while now . To be honest, I sort of gave up trying to understand it. This video felt like a real break through for me. Thanks so much, Chris and Marty. Hopefully we'll see more of Chris in the future!

Hey Chris, that was wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to share that. I'll certainly be on the lookout for any more fretboard lessons you may post. Your teaching skills are fantastic!

That was fantastic - Thanks Marty for Chris sharing that info !

I just had such a fun session after this video! I won’t pretend to completely understand the circle of fifths after this video but it was a huge step in the right direction.

I love how he randomly played hey joe

What a great lesson! Nice job. No wonder Marty turned out so good!!! Thank you

WOW. Amazing lesson when you play along and digest it.

Yup. This just unlocked the ability to chord chase for me. Just tried it with G,C,D and the 7 note major scale. Feelin like a BOSS!!

Thank you very much Marty for introducing Chris as your teacher, I am following him as well now...Cheers!

Thanks again so much for turning us on to Chris. As with all this good stuff you’ve brought to my playing over the years, I keep learning and enjoying the learning. The thrill of getting at the musician behind the guitarist, as Chris so eloquently puts it.

Fantastic lesson! Thanks for laying it out so plain.

Hey joe what are you doing with my riff in your hand

I was lost But now I'm found!

Thanks for keeping me going Marty. Your lessons have been great for me.

That was very well explained. Useful and quick. Thanks.

Ok, you've got me interested. Mapping it to the Fretboard right away helps. So I've got this Circle, WHAT can I do with it? Ready for a follow up video. :)

I have been working on the religiously for a bit now. Comes in waves then I lose it. I’m really hoping this helps!!

This is by far one of the best and most informative video I've watched. Much appreciated!

Great lesson, Marty is a top man and great teacher. Thanks to Chris too. I love you guys.