10 EASY GUITAR LICKS Every Guitarist Should Know!

[@averagejohnsportscards]

Darrell, Can't thank you enough for these informative videos. It has changed my whole aspect of playing and I am improving daily. It has opened up a whole new level of creativity. Awesome stuff!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+John Howard So glad to hear it!! I'm happy to help ☺

[@jamesholmberg3158]

Um...yeah, Darrell, what he said...

[@rongtopchannel2923]

Slow teach sir,

[@garethferguson7931]

@@DarrellBraunGuitar Hi do you have a new link for the back track?

[@mauriciolopez7050]

@@garethferguson7931 pleasee

[@SjaakShirly6559]

What I like about your way of teaching is the fact that you first show the lick and then play it “in the mix” ! Great video.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Sjaak Strik Thanks man!

[@choochoochooseyou]

Totally agree. Makes a huge difference for beginners like me.

[@christianzelaya6361]

It makes the whole difference. One of the best videos ever. Thank you!

[@hulavux8145]

0:00 Intro 0:53 Am pentatonic form #1 1:02 Basic bend 2:38 Basic blues 4:04 Simple pentatonic 5:13 Chromatic lick 6:19 Basic blues 2 7:46 Repeat bends 9:07 Double stops 10:22 Skipping strings 11:39 Double stop bends 12:46 Complex bends 14:22 Outro

[@Nononsensetypeofguy]

🐐

[@NhatAnhMuzic]

You save my night bro

[@bongcrosby5598]

I thought I'd throw this out there to KZbin noobs, if you click the settings button on the bottom right of the screen, you can change the playback speed. It really helps to slow this stuff down when we're trying to figure out how to play some of these things. I didn't know this for the longest time.

[@weni64yt]

Thank you!

[@dennisburton5479]

Bro I knew about this and been using KZbin since early 2000s....never thought about that, geez you could have saved me so much trouble....thx maybe I'll keep it in mind now lmao

[@jeremywooldridge5537]

Been playing for a very long time and this video is a prime example of why I could never give lessons. Your explanations and level of patience is to be admired. Great vid.

[@Macsk8ing]

I'll impress everyone at my imaginary party :D

[@zeyy84]

I'll impress my imaginary friends at my imaginary party

[@brandonanderson2066]

I'll be there!

[@jhay3966]

I'll impress my imaginary friends whom I've invited tk my imaginary party at my imaginary home using my imaginary guitar

[@stevenw4549]

You people sound kinda lonely. Maybe my kind of people. LOL

[@stevenw4549]

@@jhay3966 Air guitar? Oh man that sounds sad. Maybe get a job and buy you one. Sorry just being pragmatic. Always wanted to use that word, thanks.

[@primegallow22]

damn man, been playing for 15 years, that was the easiest/best tutorial I've found yet. Thank you

[@geusseppegonzalezcardenas5782]

One of my fav vids. I've always been so shy in regards to scales and licks and now I feel much more confident and actually I enjoy my playing big time. Thanks Darrell.

[@tomrobinson987]

Darrell, how have I lived without you? 😂 Seriously, thanks. You’re my guitar teacher.

[@craigholman4365]

Darrell, thank you! ...this is BY FAR one of the easiest and most well demonstrated and generally easy lessons for my skill range I've come across in the channel. This explains SO MUCH!

[@zakkoehler6820]

This is by far my favorite Music/Guitar Channel. Every time I watch it, it makes me want to learn more and more on my guitar. Darrel is the kind of instructor you would want as a student, young or old.

[@MrTPF1]

Man Darrell -- you're a great teacher! I like the way you walk through it slowly, then a bit faster, but then in a mix too so you can hear what it REALLY sounds like! Your tabs are also easy to read. Thank you!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Tom Fortin No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson ☺

[@HeathDamienHuffman]

This is awesome! There are a million videos on playing specific solos and scales, but very few like this that show you what to do with the scales and how to start developing your own improvisations and solos. Next I think I'd like to see how to take these out of "the box" an start working horizontally across the neck. Thank you for this instruction.

[@zetasong]

my favorite was the Les Paul....gorgeous!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Zeta Song 😄🎸😍

[@sebastiansalazar2644]

I agree bro

[@NikolinaLinnea]

This actually made me improve in five minutes. I've been hesitant to bending since playing Still Got The Blues, but your tip of listening to the note two frets higher is the only thing that actually helped me, even if I used to take classes. Thank you so much!

[@dayshawna]

thank you darrell! this really helped me, ive been playing guitar for two years self taught and i’ve never knew any scales or keys, but they were easy to learn once you showed them, i took my about 2 or 3 tries to get it right and i’ve been trying to improve on my soloing so thank you once again !

[@donaldwillard2639]

I've been wanting to get back into playing for years. Yesterday I was watching a totally unrelated video when Darrell's $100 guitar video popped up. Now I'm inspired to dive back in. I tell friends that I was once a VERY mediocre guitar player, never could bust out a decent lead. Now with your very easy to follow videos Darrell...and lots of practice...I may break out of mediocrity! Thanks so much!

[@JustinWoo]

Love this! This is EXACTLY what I wanted to learn! I heard guys in guitar shops trying out guitars and I thought "wow I want to do this!" Thanks for this video!

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Way to arrange this for us noobs with tabs and everything.

[@stevenw4549]

Yea you go to their store.

[@randomuser78]

I m a beginner and wanted to start lead, this is helping a lot. U have given different varieties that's awesome. I m learning it slowly...Thank you

[@sjoerdzwerver9798]

Good stuff man ! Finally not a teacher who wants to show how good he is himself !! Regards from the Netherlands

[@williammoser5211]

Super useful vid, Darrell. One thing you do in this lick video that others on YT don't do often is to play the lick in context. That's super important for beginning lead players like me trying to figure out how to put licks together. My favorite lick here was one you didn't actually tab out, starting at 2:24 -- I used the 1/2 speed setting to slow it down & figure it out. That lick was not only a great lick on it's own, but one that showed a nice way to link positions 1 & 2 of the minor pentatonic scale. I'd love to see more examples from you on linking positions like that!

[@janholly3001]

wish you wrote it down for others so we dont have to do the same :P lick sure is nice. I have trouble with 2nd lick coz it plays 7th fret on 2 strings right after each other and im not sure if I bare it or swap quickly fingers. but im beginner so I just need to figure it out

[@billystirling9703]

I'm a total beginner, Thank you sooo much for making that lesson very easy to understand! It has helped me achieve so much in my playing and my understanding of the minor pentatonic scale. Amazing ..... Billy,

[@kakkelak8234]

jumping back all the time to learn the good licks you play in between

[@Simon-9986]

I really liked the connecting riffs that you did after the riffs you were teaching! That’s the type of thing I’d like to learn 👍👋

[@sjoerdzwerver9798]

Good stuff ! As inmentioned already, finally a guitar instructor who undestands the problrems of a relative beginner

[@MustafaBaabad]

I watched this video many times and I still enjoy all the licks. Tthanks and cheers from Indonesia.

[@gradomir9485]

I'm a guitarist and teacher as well and my 9yo nephew that lives 800km from me asked me for some good videos for beginners since i cannot teach him myself. There are lot's of YT teachers, but no matter how much they try to share their knowledge it was always something wrong/missing. Now i found this video and it's perfect for him to start with licks and have some fun in the same time. Thank you for this good video :)

[@carlosmatos9848]

Not all of them are bad... Paul Davids is an excellent teacher too

[@jimmycederborg8502]

This is a great video man 👍 as a intermediate guitarist myself (play lead guitar in a punk rock band) this was actually really helpful and can be to many other guitarist out there beginner or veteran 🎶 great job man

[@dappawap]

I have been playing for many years and I find you are a great teacher which is a skill in itself. Excellent. Not too difficult, very well explained and very useful excercises to all.

[@bobbyjonkey13]

You are so good at what You do keep it up. I just enjoy listening I've been playing for over 50 years. You bring up a lot of good points for people who want to play. Thanks, Man!!!!!!!!!!

[@lukesbiblevideos]

I can honestly say this is the first time I heard someone explain the bend in a riff. I did not realize that bending basically made it a higher note on the scale.....that is a eye opener.

[@voiletdiamond90]

Anyone ever just be sitting there playing guitar with your friends and one of them is like really good so you give up because you never think you'll be as good?

[@MyklBlue69]

Didn't give up but yeah, story of my life, until I subscribed to darrell 😉

[@nehemiahzo_]

Yeah, but it was my dog

[@crevcarrillo5670]

don't compare your talents to anyone else! Ever! For anything! Remember, they were unskilled NOOBS once too!! SO PICK UP YOUR GUITAR AND PRACTICE!!

[@alexbabin3127]

Yea, I was thinking the same until I realized that I am that friend for someone else. We're all going at our own pace, and its okay, you'll get there :)

[@stevenw4549]

@@nehemiahzo_ LOL

[@pbertelli1961]

10 out of 10 sir ! Great content and excellent teaching. Its so refreshing to see someone break it down simply and take the time to demonstrate at different tempi. Thank you

[@JF-em6hr]

Thanks for the tabular! Makes it so much easier to follow.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Jack Flank 😀👍

[@stevesuter8990]

Of all the videos on learning guitar on KZbin, this guy makes it understandable how things work and go together. Great videos. Thank you.

[@countblue]

It seems even if I only watch you I improve. I got a lot sorted out in the last few days. Thanks for all that stuff you do. You are an excellent teacher.

[@tdtom1376]

The skipping strings one is the one I like best because it is a challenge for me. Not up to bending yet, but I will take your advice and pause this vid many times as I make progress. Thanks Darrell.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+td tom Have fun, and good luck! 👍

[@tdtom1376]

thanks Mate!

[@jennywarila955]

Thank you! Having acquired an electric guitar from a friend, I had no idea where to start. This was just what I needed.

[@bpmotion]

The licks after the licks sound cool.

[@Subhabrata]

Late at night, I sat with my guitar, played this lesson, paused it, tried best to mimic the teacher. It seems, value added to my life forever...

[@davespin9034]

Thx Darrel, another high quality video. Teaching people to create their own sounds, linking them together is priceless. I "free play 80% of the time, having the background music transforms a guitar player into a musician. 👍

[@jcguitar5294]

This is so helpful for someone trying to get into lead playing! Thanks!!

[@stevepalmer1847]

Ive only been playing like 40 years and thois is really helping me!

[@marlow_brando]

Awesome video, EXACTLY what I was looking for! Straight to the point, with tabs, good easy licks. Thank you!!

[@NoDoSwLa]

I'm a beginner and to be honest. At first, I thought that I don't really like/love the sound of the licks.....but now, that I nonetheless practise them, I love them. It feels so good to actually play something with the already learned A minor pentatonic and in the end it actually sounds, but most important, feels good to play. "Producing" something with your hands that sounds like music, you know ;-) Thanks. I like your videos. Quality content.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Glad to hear it!

[@FollettoLuk]

The Backing track link is unavailable. Can you share it with us?

[@travishoover636]

By far one of the best lick videos I have seen.

[@mikefisher6820]

Just found this. Just what I was looking for to have something in the tool box for guitar store visits. Thanks!

[@3cardmonty602]

Number 6 was my favorite. Thanks.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Dave Monty 😀👍

[@montanafreecs7389]

this is so great for beginners! been looking for good ways to practice all of these things! love the videos man, very genuine 👌🏾

[@LDACG]

perfect for open mic preparation

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Louis Lafrado 😀👍

[@venkatbalachandra5965]

I just realised because of this video, that Kirk Hammett uses the double stops a lot in his solos, and I love Metallica. So thank you Darrell, for this AWESOME video!

[@happyperson335]

I played an electric guitar today at a shop, first time I ever held one and now I can't wait to have my own one day

[@fidenciomata2345]

This is fantastic! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am a beginner and this will take me to another dimension, specially on open chords and basic rhythmic patterns.

[@christopherliberty6358]

loves it. practicing 1 basic bend , can't wait to get it down and "Pick" up the "Rest. . . "

[@blacklightpony5991]

Even though I already knew most of the techniques, the licks you included them in sound like they'll be a lot of fun to try out. Thanks for the creative boost ^^

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+BlacklightPony 😀👍

[@hooliganstreet]

I’m so glad I watched this video. Well worth my time 😄

[@endtyme1345]

Love your personality Darrell. Always with the right mood in every lesson and video.

[@kamyiu6988]

Incase you didn't know Darrell, when you chromecast KZbin on TV and pause it the KZbin title in white is at the bottom and wont go away. Could you please have the tab chords on the upper half in the future. Love your channel.

[@samratbose443]

This video will get 1 million views soon. Mark my words!😃

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Crooked TV 😄 Thanks man! 🤞

[@samratbose443]

Darrell Braun Guitar Always Welcome🤗🤗🤗

[@paulsnehasish5830]

but it dint :) fail words

[@jamesholmberg3158]

It's almost halfway there (462,562) one year later.

[@aldopolo7]

All the ten licks were awesome, thank you bro, I'm lead guitar so this helps me a lot, as always you are great bro \m/

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Aldo Polo Always glad to help! 😎👍

[@CliffLewis28]

Thanks so much! I came up with some similar licks just by noodling around, but this just validates my progress. i love your videos !

[@AmericanIsraeliJew]

Hey Thanks Darrell. That is one thing about music, there is always something new to learn and/or create.

[@xaj1543]

It would be great to see the tab for the other fill pieces you play at the end of each lick.

[@AxelAlexK]

I think he's just going up and down the minor pentatonic scale for the most part.

[@Arouth249]

Now I’m sitting over here trying to figure out those little filler riffs you throw in there :P

[@crevcarrillo5670]

learn the scales and it'll come naturally

[@eriksee7635]

no kidding, me too! thats what i want to know

[@fsv385]

same here, i like the riff after the blues scale lick demo

[@Simon-9986]

Yeah me too! They were the exact thing I’m needing 😔😩

[@hannahmcduffie6137]

I've been playing every thing back at 50% speed to analyze the riffs between the riffs. HIGHLY recommend!

[@mboyer68]

I take notes on some videos and keep a running list of songs and riffs to play in the notebook. I was writing down some notes from this video and wrote your initials DBG. I then realized that your initials are open strings on the guitar. How funny that your initials are all open guitar strings!! I'm sure you realized that long ago. Thank you for all you do for us struggling guitar players. Sincerely, Edward Allen David Gary Bruce Evans

[@greggalletta8679]

I have been looking a long time to find a lick lesson around form 1 pentatonic.THANKS!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Gregg Alletta 👍 Glad to help!

[@joshwinbun4647]

Wow. Great information. I can't wait to get off work so I can use this. Thank you so much.

[@wowdogeful]

Amazing video, super helpful for newbies like me, especially with the tabs at the bottom.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+john Glad to help!

[@sm3llyedits]

This is one of the best tutorials in the world. You are the next Marty Music!

[@startxxx1991]

Woah Lots of fun and lots of learning at the same time, stuff like this is like the glue that sticks all the theory into memory, so glad I found it

[@sianooi1192]

Learning pentatonic scale on the fretboard for a while and this fantastic video examples are great to implement the notes of scale to create melodic licks.

[@JonathanMartinfit]

If I knew how to play every song that a video tells me “every guitarist should know” I would be the best guitar player in the world

[@anthonyward8587]

Fantastic Darrell..thank you for your professionalism and wisdom..All the best from Sunny Australia.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words Anthony!

[@muhammetniyazirencper366]

dude you are a hero . thanks a bunch from Turkey

[@theghostrider430]

You deserve a lot more views and subscribers. What an amazing channel. I love the way you've presented the videos ! Subscribed.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Dheemanth Bhandarkar Thanks man! I appreciate it, and welcome aboard ☺

[@stephencleland1246]

You did the same as I did 50 years ago in taking the pick guard OFF my Les Paul. It gets in the way when you use your fingers doing some work.

[@alanlevy3343]

Thanks a lot, súper helpful. I am working on it, it' s a light in this hard times. Greetings from Argentina!

[@klarence5554]

I learned so much from this

[@Wolvereyne]

i learned similar stuff from blues and Jimi Hendrix guitartab books 23 years ago. great video

[@atay_pixel_tailor]

The Backing track link is unavailable. Can you share it with us? P

[@dch8126]

Great video, thanks. I'm just starting on guitar so will be trying these licks out.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Daniel Howard Perfect! Good luck ☺👍

[@sergiocordero5213]

Im in a band and we wanted an instrumental blues. I came to tia video, Put all the licks together and is amazing

[@nathanzurvas5772]

Awesome mate, your vids are getting better and better. I'm going take as much of this aboard as I can. Love soloing and I'm starting to impress people because of vids like this. Cheers

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Nathan Zurvas Thanks for the kind words - glad to help!

[@davidmarsh3104]

Great lesson! One thing that is helpful for beginners is to discuss what chords each lick might work with,

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

Cool vid. Liked the double stops a lot. For all of them you simplified it nicely. Cheers dude.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+Funky Monkey1886 ☺👍

[@mattikemppinen6750]

great tips, thanks! having fun playing around with these doing variations and combos! 🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinmorris7722]

O Love it. More licks please. Everyone shows the scales. How to use them is what we all love. Thank you.

[@Johnulux]

#6 is amazing, its a sound for which Ive wished to harness the power since watching back to the future as a youngster. thank you

[@Adcock_Guitars]

I like the backtrack music you were playing with and those were some good licks to play on the guitar

[@worthmoremusic]

Thank you so much Darrell ! This video was so incredibly helpful...took the sting out of much of what I hear in terms of solos and asking "how do they do that?" You're a wonderful teacher. .Now I have lots to practice ! ☺🙏

[@just4jesusde]

Thank you Darell geat lesson for me as an beginner. Can you also show how you play the meantime things? Thx in advance!

[@danweathers5578]

The most helpful part is when you play the lick and then do a little improv then play the lick again. Its not only helpful but fun. Not only do I get to practice the lick i then get a little improv practice.

[@rajatchats]

Super cool and useful video for someone who has learnt how to go up and down a minor pentatonic scale, and trying to figure out where to go from there. Thanks a lot Darell. I wished I had come across this few years back.

[@nyacoustics8373]

Awesome lesson. Would love to see a follow up with some other rhythms like triplets and triplets mixed with swing eights etc. Awesome ideas in this video. Well done.

[@BeauJames59]

OMGosh!!! Something just gelled learning these. My blues sound WAY bluesier. Thank you Darell B!

[@blueeyephil]

Them's some tasty licks! Added to one of play lists to work on. Thanks!!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+blueeyephil 😀👍

[@johnnorth9355]

Great video. Especially liked the double stops and complex bends.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

+John North Thanks so much John!

[@mubeenmohamedshahul1988]

Darrell Braun: I hope you guys are having a great day today! Me watching this video in 2020: (smiling with pain inside)