How to Easily Learn Songs by Ear

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40 plus years of playing guitar and I don't think I have ever heard a clearer and more relateable breakdown of the circle of fifths, ever.

Holy crap, Brian! I started playing guitar, by ear, when I was 10. I’ve struggled for years trying to figure out the chord patterns. I’m now 66. This “circle of 5ths” is like someone just turned on the light and unlocked the secrets I’ve been searching for. You’ve inspired me to dust off the ‘ol axe and make my fingers hurt again… and I can’t wait! Thank you sir for keeping this video simple enough for an old dog like me to “get it”.

I tried this last night on two songs I already know how to play, and it nailed the key, chords, and out-of-key chords for both. I feel like I’ve been handed the keys to the kingdom of guitar knowledge—THANK YOU! There’s now a printout of the circle of fifths hanging on the wall where I play.

I've had so many people (including my older sibling who went to college for music and has studied ALOT of music theory) try to explain this to me. Actually seeing the picture and hearing what he was talking about helped so much. He's a great teacher and this finally all clicked inside my head :)

This is a perfect example of how a teacher can make or break a student's progress. A good teacher shines a light through the dark. Well done Brian

Take this to heart - you have just changed my life for the better with this one video. People always say, “if I can just help one person then it was all worth it.” READ THIS: you didn’t just “help one person” with this video. You have literally changed my life and I will forever be grateful for what you’ve done here! I have been playing guitar since I was 16. I’m 44. This is THE MOST IMPORTANT YOUTUBE VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED!!!! This is THE MOST IMPORTANT GUITAR LESSON I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! Period. This video is life! So clear, so simple, so plain to understand. You just took boring, sometimes complicated guitar theory - and made it look like a paint-by-numbers coloring book. I’m now a subscriber, and if the rest of your videos are this awesome, I might just buy your guitar course. Anyone can teach guitar. It takes a special talent to teach it in a way that makes it simple and memorable. You, sir, are amazing. Btw, that’s a lot coming from me because I can be a pretty harsh critic. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Give this man a medal 🏅 Best guitar tutorial I’ve watched

This is one of the most useful, practical and effective musical lessons I've ever taken. Thanks Brian.

Dude, you coulda saved me 20 yrs of mucking around😂 great lesson. You deserve 2 thumbs up mate

Oh my days! This video is a PEACH! Jam-packed with golden nuggets. The first at 7:11 Pentatonic pinky = major key and first finger = minor key? My jaw dropped. NO ONE has EVER told me that, and I know a lot of musicians and have watch a gazillion video tutorials. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Brian Kelly, for ALL of this! xxxxxxx

Dude this is gold, i've been trying to figure this out for 1 year and you fully explained it in half an hour

This has been such a valuable lesson, Brian. Thank you for taking the time to explain and demonstrate this so clearly and succinctly.

Always trust a man who has a circle of fifths tattoo.

everytime i watch one his videos he breaks something down in a way that simply makes sense. he gives you practical theory. trying to pick up songs using the root note is note enough. that pentatonic trick is golden.

This is by far the best technical guitar lesson that I've ever come across! Thanks a lot Brian!

This has taught me so much more than any other resource on the internet. I'm sure there were a lot of stepping stones along the way that brought me to a place where I was able to understand your video but I just need you to know that your teaching style is the absolute best I've seen on the entire internet.

I do not make a lot of comments on youtube but I must say this guy is an exceptional teacher the lesson is perfect and a must for anyone learning guitar. My personal thanks. Keep it up Brian!!!!!

Brian puts in a lot of hard work in these lessons and it shows. This guy is the best teacher on YT. Always appreciated bro.

Man, I love you. Seriously, I've been playing for years without figuring those things out. And you made it look so easy! Thank you !!!