7 MUST KNOW GUITAR SOLO TIPS!!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Be sure to SMASH that LIKE Button if you enjoyed this video!! And HUGE thanks to all PATRONS for supporting the videos!!! 0:57 One Scale To Rule Them All 2:42 The Root Note Is Your Friend 4:40 Bend Those Notes! 6:30 Best Lick Ever 8:32 The Blue Note 10:00 When In Doubt, Chuck it. 11:55 Fake It Until You Make it

[@julius2538]

What kind of gear do you use? Your tone is awesome!

[@Ratsotone]

@@julius2538 I was poised to ask the same question myself

[@badjay13]

Are you from portland??? Are you available for private lessons if so???

[@marueymaruey4228]

Hi I’m from Thailand thank

[@lawrencecarver3299]

I like how you explain the technic to play awesome BLUE'S

[@cooperruhle7904]

I’ve just learnt more in 13 minuets and 14 seconds than I have the last year 10/10 tutorial

[@ImprovedFIR]

13 sec’s

[@CAP21]

This might be the greatest guitar instruction I've ever seen on KZbin. Nicely done Sir

[@sebastiankoeck]

100% i wanna get up and play.

[@hanso70435]

I agree! Thanks, Pligrim!

[@johnmaritato3587]

Love it. That three-note lick is a God send. Did you notice how Jimi was watching over us in the background? What's great about Guitar Pilgrim is you feel like you're sitting across from a good, patient buddy teaching you new stuff and making it fun and accessible. Much appreciated.

[@hiredgun419]

Dear Thom, I think that Jimi Hendrix tripped you that time you wiped out! You were starting out and he figured " let him get this out of the way now , so everything after this, is cake! " Your a great teacher and I love your technique is the best! IAM 64 and it takes years of dedication to refine that. Your great to learn from.

[@hiredgun419]

Jimis trip worked, look how good you are.

[@hesch-tag]

I guess that nasty remark after your first gig was encouraging after all.

[@BurgerGrabber]

The negative shit ppl say can either break you or drive you to better yourself.

[@1911Savage]

@@BurgerGrabber Or, send you to jail for breaking your guitar over their head. ;-)

[@uchihaitachi27]

that remind me of Robert Johnson's wierd story,after getting a nasty negative remark from Son house,the dude just surpassed him in just 2 years (or maybe even less)

[@jillybabesno1]

Lol it wasn't u was it? Hahha

[@hesch-tag]

@@jillybabesno1 Haha, I would never, especially to a young kid.

[@allandavenport5235]

Brilliant video!And at 76,still find it very inspirational. Keep up the great lessons.

[@jimbuck2996]

I am 72 and feeling very inspired by this. Keep it up pilgrim!

[@josele003]

67 and still enjoy learning and finding new old tips from people like you. Lot of thanks, you are a very smart teacher and don't make us waste time!

[@sodds3599]

Simply the best guitar channel. I started guitar in 1990... I have been stuck in a dead end until I discovered Guitar Pilgrim! Fantastic courses. At last a guy who does not focus on speed, shredding or super complex scales. No nonsense. Thom made me rediscover (and love) the blues and rock again. There is never anything better than something that appears easy and straightforward. Thank you so much.

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

You and I started at about the same time and sounds like we progressed the same. I wish I had him for a teacher. I said I'm gonna start playing/learning/practicing for six months seriously and if I feel like it's not going anywhere I'm giving it up forever.

[@deanoplym]

One of the best guitar you tube channels. Love your videos. 👍

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

dean bradley it really is man. Very clear instructions, excellent vid and audio. I freaking love this dude.

[@AndreaFanciulli]

If my students saw your videos, they might think that in all these years of teaching I've done nothing but teach them all the notions contained in your amazing videos. Still, I swear I only discovered your channel today... You're doing a great job!!!

[@rvbend2220]

I really like the way you teach blues guitar: lots of passion but also this kind of sense of humor ^^ 6:28

[@SimpleTruth1309]

I thoroughly enjoy Guitar Pilgrim's humorous personality and presentation style. He is not just "teaching" with his videos; He is creating a very well planned and organized piece of performance art permeated with humor and enthusiasm, showcasing his engaging personality and talent. He has very high standards when it comes to production of his videos, much like a theatrical production. Yet he makes you feel invited to spend time with him, hanging out together like best friends talking about music together. Many blessings on the birth of his baby daughter ...

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

Your the sheet. “ you don’t practice very much “. Saying that to a 13 yr old after a tough experience..... well f that dude u rose above my brother. U sound fabulous !!

[@adaptiveagile]

There’s something wrong with a person who has such poor emotional intelligence. Quite possibly a personality disorder.

[@Heliwr1]

@@adaptiveagile it's probably not a personality disorder. Just brutal honesty. I had a similar thing happen to me after my first gig and the guy clearly had no mental disorders. I've improved now and after another gig I had the same guy come up to me and congratulate me for playing a good solo

[@uthpastor30]

Best solo video on KZbin

[@jeffbuckley4453]

this improved my soloing by 1000% i never realized b4, to use an anchor note to keep coming back to, i would always get lost on the fretboard! lol..

[@davethebeau1365]

Superior instruction. Great editing. Moves quick, no droning on, clear instruction and examples. A bit of humor, excellent feel. Really engaging. Love the suggestion about hitting the wrong note. New sub!

[@williamarmandsosa5036]

#7 - Repeat the bad note like you meant it. (Wow, what a great solution to a common problem). Bravo...

[@abcrx32j]

Jazz soloing in a nutshell

[@thamashu]

The way he demonstrated it made my day! LOL :D

[@benddawson]

Noel Gallagher????

[@Alanphuphalee]

I learned these tips from a guitar teacher back when I was in school. It’s great how these online videos exist so it’s accessible to everyone

[@MikefromAlabama]

You just gave 40 years worth of learning. Great video. Now if guitar players will use this excellent information.

[@sarthwahb]

We love Clapton......please make more and more and more videos about him

[@danylfernandes5903]

The first guitar tip video that was COMPLETELY worth my while! Very well done, sir!

[@dozerblade]

You are a very accomplished musician, it is a joy to work through the songs you give us with such clarity and precise information.

[@nahlabazile6994]

Not a beginner anymore but it is always fun to watch that kind of video. The thing about the wrong note is so true. If you hit it, repeat it and it will flow very naturally.

[@hotfirecaster]

You are SO inspiring! Thanks for your tips! Simple Things close to the bone. And such a positive attitude. It’s a precious help. Thanks from Paris France.

[@sephjo9138]

What a Nice Tutorial... I Learned a lot Now I'm gonna start solo now... Hoping that I Can Learn more this times of Pandemic... Love From the Philippines!💝😇

[@kyiaaaaa]

Para sa solo ng mundo ba HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@sephjo9138]

@@kyiaaaaa hahaha pwede bro

[@sephjo9138]

@@kyiaaaaa boring lang kasi😆

[@kyiaaaaa]

Potek kasing solo yan

[@sephjo9138]

@@kyiaaaaa kaya yan tiwala ka lang practice makes perfect😆💪

[@bryanhatch6688]

What I like about these videos, is that they benefit us seasoned musicians as well. Some of the things you do, I do as well, but never thought why

[@Mark-vq7nh]

You are one of the best your video's are always extremely helpful , thank you.

[@tiago2336]

Such nice tips brother. You are immensely underrated. Big hug.

[@zackbay617]

Man you're pretty cool dude thank you for not acting self righteous and like a god like some of these other guitar players. You summed up a bunch of cool little tricks that everyone makes you feel like it takes years but you summed up in a couple minutes

[@bobbypolley2420]

What a great video dude. Such simple things can make things sound so much better. Thanks for the help. I’ve only been playing a couple of months & it’s videos like this that makes the difference

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Glad to help Bobby, that's why I do these videos!

[@scottmckenna9164]

Good, BETTER, best, Guitar Pilgrim passes every test! What a sincere person. Gotta love it. And I'm a drummer.

[@ayItsFranklin]

I can not tell you how many times I've seen these scales. Or how many times I've tried to make them sound musical in any way. Your video was very clear, easy to understand; and has opened doors in my brain. I can't thank you enough. Subbed.

[@SnorkZiE]

This is legit the first guitar tips video that actually truly helped me

[@matatodelcastillo111]

There’s nothing like this channel. Outstandingly helpful.

[@zihaohuang9178]

Is it just me or everyone thinks the way this guy giving out his tips just like Gordon Ramsay giving away his recipes lol. Fantastic vid

[@monty64]

There are amazing guitar teachers on YT, but you're on a higher level. Your power of clear explanation is unmatched, honestly, I'm always impressed with your videos and have learned a lot, even stuff I already know but didn't know that before pressing Play, LOL. Keep up your fantastic work. Cheers from Brazil.

[@telethom4982]

Not just brilliant instruction, but just enough humor which makes the channel great. Been playing for a long time. My favorite channel to date!

[@frederickthompson8686]

Fantastic teaching approach. Great content delivered with an energetic, inspirational vibe. Thanks.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Great video to go by! Soloing is way harder than most people interpret it to be, especially soloing to make the audience chill and move with your music! Awesome and truthful video indeed!

[@raylynch8419]

Absolutely fantastic lesson! Thank you for sharing so much invaluable information and for presenting it so well. Great work!

[@marksoliba9715]

Thank you Mr.KIETH URBAN I always watch your guitar teaching...

[@dip2109]

3.53🤣🤣 rocking lesson by the way..♥️

[@barneyfife2992]

My favorite lesson on lead so far, now gotta look at it again tomorrow when I"m sober.

[@linkappleyard8231]

Hello pilgrim. I'm checking out a 3-year-old seven tips for soloing.. inspirational for sure.. I'm on the verge of at least sounding half ass on occasion. I just want you to know your lessons are just fantastic. That was seven great tips. Thank you so much...🎸🎸🎸

[@craimondo9966]

Great video man! Found it really helpfull. Greetings from Argentina

[@kenhutley971]

You are a great guitarist, Pilgrim, but you are a genius teacher... natural genius. Thank you.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

thank you Ken, I just do my best, that's all!

[@hernanconderanne2152]

You definitely has much less suscriptors than what your deserves. Short, meaningful, practical and well-produced videos. I take my hat off for you, buddy! 👏

[@ravenngovender2713]

Dam man, you are truly an amazing teacher. NOT BORING AT ALL. Your camera work and HD videos are captivating are very cool. It makes it so much easier to follow you and your videos. Cheers from South Africa

[@edigabrieli7864]

I can improvise Jazz, Latin, Classical music just about everything but the Blues I find the most difficult and challenging of them all. Thanks for the tips, I always look forward to your next vid.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Improvising in Classical Music, that's something else! That seems much more difficult than Blues, isn't it?

[@edigabrieli7864]

@@GuitarPilgrim I hear melodies in my head and I superimpose them to the original parts, this is very common with Baroque music. J.S.Bach especially made large use of different voices taking turns singing to each others, I just add my own voice to those already there. I do not do this with piano concertos or elaborate symphonies. My problem playing Blues is that I cannot run away with it like I do with with other form of music.

[@TLMSif]

Me too, i can improvise in almost any popular genres, but not the blue

[@TLMSif]

Me too, i can improvise in almost any popular genres, but not the blue

[@miisu]

I like your straight and simple style.

[@jspic4907]

You crack me up, dude. Great lessons! Thanks.

[@mairenared]

Another great video Thom. More useful tips than Eugene's trick bag! Another great lick is to play a note on the B string and then bend up to the same note on the G string. T-Bone Walker was an early pioneer of this technique but Chuck Berry and B.B. King used it too.

[@danielstimpson7792]

This guy is very good, some of the best advice on YT, stated simply and concisely. Thanks man

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Glad to help Daniel and thank you for that very kind comment, all the best from Ireland!

[@markgaudet4403]

Thom, you are a ridiculously fantastic guitarist. I follow 100+ guitarists on youtube, and have been a player for decades. I love the way you play!! I keep asking myself if you are soooooo good because you play piano or some other reason that makes you want every note to have its glory (and I dont play piano, but piano seems to require more precision than guitar, at least the way I play). everything you do is done with such care and precision. the tone (from both hands), the method of attack of the notes, vibrato, pulloffs, hammer-ons, slides, bends, are all done with precision and a high level of skill. the SRV and Hendrix videos are AWESOME. neither of those guys could play their own music with the precision you bring, and that is not a slam on them, as I LOVE both of them, but I dont think they could play it a PURELY as you, but with emotion and not being stale. and somehow you do this all with such feeling in the music. The dynamic range of you playing a single note is mesmerizing. Keep putting out videos, you are an inspiration.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks Mark for that awesome comment. I do believe and know that I'm not anywhere near as good as the real greats like you mentioned, I'm just trying to do the best job I can! It makes me feel good that through youtube, I am able to reach many people, it's an amazing thing! I am very happy you enjoy the videos, brother, All the best!

[@beachfrontman]

I think you have a great way of communicating guitar instruction, video inserts, regular touches of humour and very clear plain language explanations. I look forward to viewing each link when it arrives in my "Inbox".

[@francoisbouchard1008]

WOW I just learn a LOT tonight and so much fun to play with your tips THANKS

[@tonocontreras4265]

Mexican singer and composer Juan Gabriel at 0:16 ROCKS!!

[@gitaaa7740]

Thanks man this was so good. A few comments made me laugh. I’ve been playing for 40 years and still learned something!

[@callanmarshall8462]

After watching your tutorials I’ve gotten so much better really quickly. Keep up the great work man. 👍👍👍

[@GuitarPilgrim]

That's the best Callan! I am glad to help, that's my purpose! Best to You!

[@melcantell7479]

You r one of the very few nice people that talk guitar like that. U just pour ur heart out to us man. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. What a beautiful time u have. And such simplicity. Love u man.

[@dandanimal5297]

my goodness. i've been searching for a channel like this. you make things very easy to understand. i can't wait to get home and try these techniques. THANK YOU GUITAR PILGRIM!

[@swordfish211]

I love your videos. You are such a fantastic player that I find everything you do inspiring. Conversely, I know that with all the practice in the world I could never be anywhere near as good as you, which I find disheartening. As with other skills, there are people who have a natural ability to learn, whilst with the guitar, there are people like me who can learn all the notes and chords in a song but will never be able to sound like you. I call myself a mechanical player rather than a guitarist and at 69 years of age, I have hundreds of songs behind me but not one that I would be proud to play in front of an audience. Keep up the good work. I love your attitude to playing.

[@CrazyHenkie777]

You are an amazingly tasteful player man! And that guitar really sounds great too!

[@leemontree1]

Pilgrim I saw a guy in your video looked very familiar to somebody who used to be on TV a lot. I can't really place the name with that face but he was one of my favorite all time great characters on a show. That was awesome to see him on your video, thanks for the tips. Your best video yet on the daunting subject of playing the guitar.

[@sajibchowdhury4259]

this made me subscribe. nice work.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Johnny Bravo, my main man :)

[@ghfdt368]

This was great and very useful for a lot of new lead guitar players! I'd love to also add that changing rhythms when you play lead makes a huge difference too, i mean not just playing on the beat every time, playing in between beats with triplets, holding a vibrato for a whole bar or doing a long slow bend and so on. Also to TAKE YOUR TIME, I think as guitarists we often rush and want to play really fast but most of the time, playing at the tempo of the song and music or even slower than the song can be far more effective. BB king was a great example of this as well as David Gilmour, eric clapton and many other legends, yes they could play fast if they wanted to, but most of the time played slow and let the notes really sit in the music.

[@gary-s6t]

Found your tutorial this morning. It immediately gave me a boost in my playing and is a huge inspiration for breaking out of my boring sounding pentatonic sequences. So nice tones, so simple but effective tricks! Thanks!

[@mihjierosales5324]

I play lead guitar for almost a year and also in front of many people and your videos help me, kinda encouraged me to learn more in times I thought I'll never be better. Thanks!

[@noahtenshen]

Oh how much this would have helped me when I was starting out trying to solo! Well Done Mate. Now I'll delve deeper into your channel. Rock On and Stay Well.

[@metamoksha]

Thank you for caring and sharing your knowledge so generously and with the greatest humor!

[@geoq5706]

Your lesson are easy to understand and very approachable on the guitar 🎸

[@grig151]

I just found you! You are amazing! I searched this kind of videos forever, no one do it like you!

[@fluffyninja002]

I’m super glad I came across this video. I will definitely be reviewing and practicing what’s on this vid

[@deans.8659]

Such a great lesson again. Like your way of teaching!! Thanks a lot!

[@MaxAires]

I've been watching youtube videos to learn guitar for practically 6 years or so, and you're the best out there. And I've discovered you just in the right time to understand it all. ¡JUST HUGE THANK YOU! You are my personal hero. I mean this.

[@debbiehill4509]

Love this guy he adds humour and happiness into his videos really made me laugh so natural I have learnt more watching him playing and listening to how he plays the guitar than I have in 30 years basically gave up trying ,watching this guy has re booted every thing for me .keep the videos coming please

[@teking8815]

I am writing that comment at 4:07 and still didn't watched the whole video yet, but i can say this clearly this video is so much better then other similar guitar channels whole videos like x15, it is like all in 1 finest tips for beginner guitarist or 99 game in 1 CD, thanks for the work Pilgrim!

[@emiliocolon6158]

holly Jesus, that was a great video. You help me see things different. Love the approach and your teaching methods. Keep up the good work.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

[@BenjaminAndersonMr]

Learnt soooooo much from this one lesson, thanks for sharing and caring!

[@bluesmani1]

I smashed the LIKE Button couse your lessons are great and easy to understand... Greetings from Germany ;-)

[@Danzer88]

Man do I love your videos!!!!! Keep putting them out and I will be watching.

[@Masso1973]

Love the stage slip hahaha, thanks for sharing your skill. Very cool.

[@darrenvanroon6212]

Thanks for another great video man. Really helpful and very funny too. I particularly liked the return to the root note after getting lost in the solo :). All the best

[@7777777ggggggg]

3:54 golden!! You are funny and a great instructor.

[@JimPetty]

Very Very Helpful!!! Enjoy your sense of humor while you give rock solid tips and tricks!!! Thank YOU!

[@love2rogue]

ive played for like 10 years and never bent strings, just recently mastered the muscle memory of that scale(took months actually to get fast with it), so now its time to get advanced with it, great tips dude! :)

[@jmangi6221]

I could sit and play that extension all day, it sounds sooo good.😉

[@jteichma]

What a great video! On top of that I was grinning ear to ear with your instruction. Thanks.

[@shirleycatalangorospe142]

I just love watching you...you inspire me.

[@Tarazan-21]

You are amazing teacher I learned more from your tips God bless you 🙏🏽

[@auvaileutele5818]

Aloha, I have been searching for a guitar instructor on the web and I found your site. Let me tell you that you are the best instructor or teacher. Your way of explaining and technic is the best. I watched your clips every day. I live here in the Pacific Ocean (American Samoa). I will keep on watching your tutorials in guitar playing. Thanks

[@ruchirsajwan]

Wow! Awesome lesson. I wonder why didn’t anyone cover such topics so far

[@Beat-zk4fq]

Your guitar channel is valuable and meaningful to me. I will continue to support Japan from now on.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thank you so much my friend, your support is greatly appreciated!

[@MrGuy3976]

Best instructional blues videos available👏

[@entrepreneurpromotionland9853]

Thanx for that last joke, made me a new person.. Your work is wonderful sir

[@masterofthetelecast]

Yes GP, this is a fantastic `back to the guitar lessons of my youth` tutorial. Like it so much. Thank you.

[@alexsternwart7057]

I play the minor pentatonic for over 20 years and i do bends, vibrato, hammerons etc, but i found new perspectives in your video, bith thumbs up!

[@calvin3230]

That thumb trick at about 6:10 really helped me a LOT!! thanks.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Glad to help Calvin! Cheers!

[@guitarloverszone4183]

I LUV U MAN U R A GREAT TEACHER..i dnt knw wat to call my playing ..i feel like an intermediate coz i can play many artist lick but the problem is wen i try to do my own solo improvising...its stuck smwhere coz i feel like i need more ingredient...ur videos help me with simple explanation...i m confused wen people start to explain music theory wit playing in youtube coz m learning from youtube only...music theory is like rocket science for me, i like the practical 1 only coz its easy to understand..

[@graemethorne4540]

You are a fantastic teacher,thanks for your inspiration to continue playing guitar.

[@chirilas5217]

Great lesson Mr. Pilgrim. Thank you. 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@douglaslingle3802]

You are the man, you have a great way of teaching guitar playing! I'm watching every video you come out with!