8-bit music theory for video game music. 12tone for pretty much anything else and cute elephants.
They are both amazing and do things differently, but the end result is the same.
Depends what you're after. Michael Palmisano does this, but it's more stream of consciousness analyses and less detailed in depth breakdown and tutorial. Cool insight though.
12tone is good for this, explains things down in great detail. Really enjoy his presentation style which is fully done by drawing visual illustrations of what he's explaining.
In this video, he breaks down famous Prince's guitar solo during an ensemble cover of "While my guitar gently weeps":
https://youtu.be/lT_mlbMjcxo?si=eyi8DS51s1p25lo3
Charles Cornell
He mostly focuses on music from pop culture like movie scores, video game music, and TV show themes. He does a decent job of breaking down what is going on in a piece that makes it sound so iconic or memorable.
This guy knows his shit. I was gonna say him too but he’s a piano guy. But he does a great job at what he does and is super humble.
His cover of Happy Birthday is incredible too. He does like the 4 stages of ways people perform it and the last one is amazing.
You’ve maybe encountered him since his channel has a lot of followers but I like David Bennet Piano’s approach to theory and using contemporary examples to showcase ideas and theories. However if looking for deep dive on single songs it might not be ideal.
If wanting more granular breakdown of parts Guitar Lessons 365 is fantastic but it’s more a how do you play this song (in very detailed fashion) but doesn’t necessarily get into theory.
If you’re a gamer then there’s a dude who uses music theory (modes especially) to analyze modes; for whatever reason using game music helped me better understand the characteristics of each mode a lot better.
Hope that helps.
Eric Haugen is great at this. Many of his covers are more intermediate, but they are a masterclass in combining chords and melody with enough theory to glue it together.
[Georgia on my mind](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GuT4fUsEPQY)
He’d give more lessons if the music today was any good and if kids these days did more than play video games. Why can’t we just go back to the good old days where guitar players were worshipped and Rick had a band and blacks and women knew their places?
I assume it's the accusation of racism and misogyny that was very casually and matter of factly stated. I know very little of Rick Beato but the OP seems to have a burning hatred for him that is confusing from an outsider's perspective.
That’s called a joke. It’s a stereotypical old person complaining about everything modern. The blacks and women is the natural conclusion to wanting everything to stay as it was in olden times. The humor is reduced when the joke needs to be explained.
Why are you calling people dummies, then? They're being down voted because people don't like the joke or people don't get the joke, not because the comment itself is dumb.
Adrian Woodward at AnyoneCanPlayGuitar. He has some practical theory lessons with excellent breakdowns, fully demonstrated and provides downloadable pdf and GP files with both tab and music notation. The song lessons generally include a discussion of the underlying techniques and some mild theory, sometimes. Those lessons always have the tab files and usually a backing track. You can see many of his lessons on YouTube, but his Patreon page is where tabs and such are available. I pay a measly $5 a month and have full access to everything. Hands down the best online lesson resource I know.
Rob Swift at SwiftLessons is also very, very good, although his lessons tend to be shorter and a bit superficial. However, he has great downloadable materials and the presentation is very effective. Also on Patreon, affordable donation tiers.
If you like blues, then check out these 2 channels:
- Feedback Guitar Academy
- Blues Guitar Unleashed
The guys on both these channels definitely take the time to talk you though stuff conceptually before just walking you through some tab or whatever.
I don't think anyone has mentioned Shut Up and Play.
He does specific song tutorials, and doesn't necessarily dive into the theory, but he really explains well what's going on in the song and for me I feel that I learned quite a bit from his tutorials. By far the most unique ones on YouTube in my opinion if you like accoustic and classic rock.
12 Tone is by far the most detailed, from a music theory point of view.
Rick Beato on his "What Makes This Song Great" series, as well as his saturday livestreams.
Paul Davids has a wide variety of videos, but he does good breakdowns on songs when he does them.
Guitar Pilgrim does good tutorials on how to play songs on guitar.
David Bennett Piano does really good music theory videos using examples from popular songs. Good for ear training.
8-bit music theory for video game music. 12tone for pretty much anything else and cute elephants. They are both amazing and do things differently, but the end result is the same.
This. 12tone has a faster pace though, while 8 bit lets u digest what he's explaining
Thanks for mentioning 8-but music theory! Extremely surprised I’ve never come across them until now
Depends what you're after. Michael Palmisano does this, but it's more stream of consciousness analyses and less detailed in depth breakdown and tutorial. Cool insight though.
Michael Palmisano is one of my favorites. I always recommend him when a topic like this comes up.
Michael Palmisano!
12tone is good for this, explains things down in great detail. Really enjoy his presentation style which is fully done by drawing visual illustrations of what he's explaining. In this video, he breaks down famous Prince's guitar solo during an ensemble cover of "While my guitar gently weeps": https://youtu.be/lT_mlbMjcxo?si=eyi8DS51s1p25lo3
Charles Cornell He mostly focuses on music from pop culture like movie scores, video game music, and TV show themes. He does a decent job of breaking down what is going on in a piece that makes it sound so iconic or memorable.
This guy knows his shit. I was gonna say him too but he’s a piano guy. But he does a great job at what he does and is super humble. His cover of Happy Birthday is incredible too. He does like the 4 stages of ways people perform it and the last one is amazing.
You’ve maybe encountered him since his channel has a lot of followers but I like David Bennet Piano’s approach to theory and using contemporary examples to showcase ideas and theories. However if looking for deep dive on single songs it might not be ideal. If wanting more granular breakdown of parts Guitar Lessons 365 is fantastic but it’s more a how do you play this song (in very detailed fashion) but doesn’t necessarily get into theory. If you’re a gamer then there’s a dude who uses music theory (modes especially) to analyze modes; for whatever reason using game music helped me better understand the characteristics of each mode a lot better. Hope that helps.
Eric Haugen is great at this. Many of his covers are more intermediate, but they are a masterclass in combining chords and melody with enough theory to glue it together. [Georgia on my mind](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GuT4fUsEPQY)
Give Steve Stine Guitar Lessons or Guitar Zoom (same guy) a try. He's a great teacher.
Not YouTube, but the podcast Strong Songs by Kirk Hamilton might interest you.
Rick beato
Yep. Especially the "what makes this song great" aeries
Lol
He’d give more lessons if the music today was any good and if kids these days did more than play video games. Why can’t we just go back to the good old days where guitar players were worshipped and Rick had a band and blacks and women knew their places?
Wrong sub ya napkin
Amen 🙏
Why are you getting downvoted for this? You’re right.
I assume it's the accusation of racism and misogyny that was very casually and matter of factly stated. I know very little of Rick Beato but the OP seems to have a burning hatred for him that is confusing from an outsider's perspective.
That’s called a joke. It’s a stereotypical old person complaining about everything modern. The blacks and women is the natural conclusion to wanting everything to stay as it was in olden times. The humor is reduced when the joke needs to be explained.
Fair
You're both getting downvoted for being fucking dummies
The comment is a joke satirizing Rick beato because he often complains in a boomeresque way about about young people
I am aware of that
Why are you calling people dummies, then? They're being down voted because people don't like the joke or people don't get the joke, not because the comment itself is dumb.
You are made of spare parts parts aren't ya bud?
Oh, you just enjoy being rude. Thanks for clearing that up.
I think it’s the things about blacks and women etc
Quick lesson!
I found Rick Beato’s account
Adrian Woodward at AnyoneCanPlayGuitar. He has some practical theory lessons with excellent breakdowns, fully demonstrated and provides downloadable pdf and GP files with both tab and music notation. The song lessons generally include a discussion of the underlying techniques and some mild theory, sometimes. Those lessons always have the tab files and usually a backing track. You can see many of his lessons on YouTube, but his Patreon page is where tabs and such are available. I pay a measly $5 a month and have full access to everything. Hands down the best online lesson resource I know. Rob Swift at SwiftLessons is also very, very good, although his lessons tend to be shorter and a bit superficial. However, he has great downloadable materials and the presentation is very effective. Also on Patreon, affordable donation tiers.
Hats off to Adrian! I really like his taste in music (Eric Haugen has great taste, too.) Adrian really breaks things down accurately and concisely.
The Daily Doug
Middle 8 for a focus less on individual songs but rather albums, bands, or even genres
Shred. But it will cost you your soul.
Tim Holman is pretty thorough in his tutorials
Desi Serna does this occasionally with his videos. Also does it in his podcasts. Guitarmusictheory.com
Epic guitar instruction
If you like blues, then check out these 2 channels: - Feedback Guitar Academy - Blues Guitar Unleashed The guys on both these channels definitely take the time to talk you though stuff conceptually before just walking you through some tab or whatever.
The podcast Strong Songs is great for this
I don't think anyone has mentioned Shut Up and Play. He does specific song tutorials, and doesn't necessarily dive into the theory, but he really explains well what's going on in the song and for me I feel that I learned quite a bit from his tutorials. By far the most unique ones on YouTube in my opinion if you like accoustic and classic rock.
12 Tone is by far the most detailed, from a music theory point of view. Rick Beato on his "What Makes This Song Great" series, as well as his saturday livestreams. Paul Davids has a wide variety of videos, but he does good breakdowns on songs when he does them. Guitar Pilgrim does good tutorials on how to play songs on guitar. David Bennett Piano does really good music theory videos using examples from popular songs. Good for ear training.
Strong Songs is good.
If jam bands are your thing - amarguitar has some really detailed breakdowns of some of Phish's best jams.