Bluegrass and Scales with Open Strings - Play this by yourself (no jam track) - Guitar Lesson EP523

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a Bluegrass style composition that you can play by yourself on guitar, also learn about playing scales in open position and taking advantage of open strings.
To view the Part 2 video and download the TAB for this lesson, visit: www.activemelo...

[@dieterreindl6466]

Unlike many other youtube teachers, Brian does not make a lurid show with all kinds of grimaces and childish recordings, but with him is guitar-pur and learn at a high level to the smallest details and musical connections. Thanks Brian, for another lesson, packed in a great self-composed song.

[@denisechetty4019]

That's one reason why I love his videos. And there's no annoying ads👍🤗

[@jeffro.]

Could you explain please? I think I understand what your mean by "grimaces," the faces ppl get when they're improvising or playing something epic. But what do you mean by "childish recordings." And what the heck is "guitar-pur?" I just don't get that part. I agree that he's a great teacher. The best!

[@dieterreindl6466]

Hi Jeffro, thanks for the question. I don't know if the translation from German to English correctly reflects what I want to express exactly. I mean teachers who, for example, show an exaggeratedly astonished expression in the video when they talk about an extraordinary riff or frown terribly when they show a complicated playing technique. The increase of it is, if they play in addition in each case some appropriate video sequence. In Germany this is like a plague, there are almost only pantomimes among the guitar teachers. And in addition Brian is really an example of objectivity and efficiency. And we agree about that. Greetings from beautiful Nuremberg/Germany. @@jeffro.

[@Cappaghgrove]

Early release time this week Brian. I don't know how you keep coming up with this great stuff . No one else out there anywhere near you

[@activemelody]

Yes, time to relax! rare on a Friday

[@jeffmcdonald6517]

Agree....Brian is so dang good. I'd love to have weekly private lessons with him.

[@robmiller3464]

Brian, simply said, I’ve learned more from you than anyone period. The speed at which you teach and the method is perfect for me. Thank you for everything.

[@ewilliams1185]

I played guitar for a year then hit a plateau. I didn't know where to go next and nothing was making sense, so I quit for about a decade. Just started playing again on a whim and this pops up in recommended, and wow. Unintentionally you clicked something in my brain about scales that I just couldn't understand years ago, and the way you demontrate this makes me think I can actually play it, and now I'm more excited than ever to play again. Thank you.

[@zachyweezer]

this particular lesson has been connecting all kinds of dots for me. it came at just the right time. i feel myself getting better by the day. it's an amazing feeling after stagnating for years. this gentleman is a top notch player and teacher. i've always been a little hesitant about paying for online guitar content, but i'm strongly leaning toward subscribing. i think lessons of this caliber would be well worth $15 a month (or $99 yearly).

[@geraldbrown2875]

I'm very excited about this lesson! I've always been a fan of bluegrass but always shyed away from it because of the speed and accuracy. Your absolutely right accuracy first, speed secondary! Have a great weekend Brian 🎸 🇨🇦

[@atobve]

Now, that's my favorite style of playing! Thank you Brian

[@Robert_K1]

Glad I discovered your channel recently. Very inspiring! 👍

[@undergroundcalifornia]

Great video guys

[@brianbrittanypennycuff1179]

Awesome little lesson

[@aureliorea6053]

Just fantastic, Brian!😊

[@alexkoble9303]

You know, I’ve been paying 45$ a lesson twice a week with two teachers. They never teach me any little stuff like this. I’ve watched your videos for about a months and just got a membership instead of those lessons weekly. Looking forward to actually learning stuff I want to learn.

[@mikedonovan7776]

Fine picking my man ..yup

[@jeffcollins4912]

Thank you Brian great lessons . You make mysteries become realities and I am so grateful for that 😊

[@toddmcintosh83]

I don’t believe there is another guitar instructor on U-tube that makes learning improvisation with basic chord structure and add-ons so easy and fun! You tie the chords together so clearly that you have made learning improvisation fun and easy! Thank you for your teaching style and explaining the chords as you go! I have progressed leaps and bounds since I discovered your lessons years ago! Now I’m improving and discovering connections on my own! I’m grateful for your channel and am a long time subscriber! 😉🙏😊👌 Active Melody is my favorite tutorial!🎸😎

[@activemelody]

Thank you 🙏

[@robmiller3464]

Brian, you are honestly if not the best, one of the best for improvisation. It’s the way you relate the scale and chords to the improvisation or embellishment. I’m an intermediate player so it’s not difficult, but it does require practice for sure. The pieces you teach are interesting and fun as well. Thanks so much Brian. 🎶👍

[@cliffoverlander]

Ops, got it. Thanks

[@denisechetty4019]

Wonderful Bluegrass comp🤗 Love the melody with these major+minor parts. The open strings sounding so great on your Martin🤠👍.

[@activemelody]

Thank you Denise 🙏

[@VinTaylor]

Awesome

[@67ratsrule]

I love the sound and look of that guitar. A mid 60s D28? The color and tone is so similar to my mom’s D28. (1966). Great lessson, hope I can actually sit and make us of it.

[@alvinuselton912]

Brian ,you sir; are a pure genius! thank you for everything you do for us. You never cease to amaze me with your ability to create such amazing content, and communicate it so well. I have learned so much from you. You really are a treasure to many!

[@piratefitness7785]

Great lesson thankyou Brian. Is there are part 2?

[@activemelody]

Yes, link in the description

[@piratefitness7785]

Thankyou

[@jessejacobs3792]

Sounds like friend of the devil

[@dabratlaboratoriesreviews4659]

😂. You got me. I had to sign up for the second half . I just slowly copied you for part of it but I figured why be a cheap skate its a good lesson .

[@KingT.M.K]

Thanks for the lessons they make the guitar playing more fun

[@ericgabriel8211]

Cool feature - change playback speed to 2x for a Billy Strings lesson.

[@michaelkrailo5725]

I'm going over all your bluegrass and country stuff again. I took a break and see there is a lot more of it since I last looked. Do you have any open tunings you could do some compositions with? I like the Drop-D stuff you put out years ago and would love to see more of that stuff as well.

[@dustdevilz4771]

Open strings are always tough for me, my fingers always want to fret a string. Probably from playing scales so much. This will be a great exercise and a nice piece to play.

[@thomasd9237]

Very cool lesson 👍👍 Loves me some bluegrass even though I suck at it ☺️

[@piercejohnson29]

That guitar sounds phenomenal subscribed for her

[@duonghoanghuynguyen370]

Hi Brian, just recently be a premium subscriber premium, im a beginner into blues, there are tons of great lessons in your website but could you help me how to get to learn those in a good order. Thank you

[@camperstar6stringer]

The flow of musical energy is released from the tips of the fingers or even the tips of the toes. It's a balance of our flow of musical thoughts. You nailed it on this lesson, just a little different way I explained it.

[@JamesSabroff]

I can't print this one out fast enough, my D-28 is going to love this lesson! Thank you Brian, your the best!

[@ConditionZero76]

Im having a hard time getting my pinky to extend and cooperate 😂 is okay if i just slide from 5 back to 4 with my ringer finger or am i creating a bad habit?

[@GuitarJoLa]

This is fun! You always come up with fun new ways for us to learn stuff, Brian😊💕

[@MrLetitbee]

Hi Brian, What strings on your Martin's D28 ? Thanks

[@kevinmorris7722]

So lucky you have this lesson this week. Was just working on the concept but was struggling to find good rhythm and melody to practice the concept. After seeing your video I've found several ideas to run with on my own. Thanks Brian.

[@jadm110]

yes Brians lessons always seem to come at the right time for me as well -

[@d.l.huntministries8131]

This lesson is powerful, and I love it!

[@davidlevitsky7496]

Can you mention and demo your pick holding position for flat picking ?

[@activemelody]

BlueChip TP 40

[@TurboCummins]

Thank you Brian. I really love the bluegrass stuff. That was a great breakdown of those licks.

[@darkmysterytemple]

I think the major take home lesson here if I'm not mistaken is to use the G scale to make licks but more focusing on the open strings of the G scale. Then incorporate some slides , hammer ons etc ?

[@steelhead197]

Such a great lesson, and super easy to take what I can in, and gain some great practice technique’s! Will take me a few watches, but that the fun!….Thank you! And cheers from 🇨🇦

[@barrya.6212]

14:33 .... FULL MED SPEED>> 14:23 and >>> 14:48

[@philipbriglia4153]

Brian, am I correct that your particular Martin guitar is a 1993 Model? Some DT with snowflake fret markers that they only made that one year ? Maybe a D- 93? Maybe it was a “ quasi custom made model that they semi mass produced - only a limited number for a year or less? I ask bc I bought that model new back in 93 from Elderly Instruments in Michigan. Still have it. Great guitar. Solid mahogany with I think cedar top ?

[@philipbriglia4153]

Oops. I was looking at it on my phone. Now I can see on my desktop - I’m way off. Our guitars are somewhat similar but the fret markers are different and the sides of yours looks like Rosewood. Which I love

[@activemelody]

It’s a 1956 D-28

[@philipbriglia4153]

@@activemelody ooh. Sweet I love my guitar but that’s on another level!

[@monkmonk1144]

Que martin é esse? Que som lindo

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Great lesson!

[@SteelNGuitars926]

This is awesome! I’m getting into blue grass picking. This is fun to play and building some speed with it. Thanks!

[@blujay22]

Dude thanks. Great learning in 16 min video. I'll practice for hrs and hrs now. 👍🤘

[@danielknurbin2233]

Thank you very much, for that too❤, I think, for me, you are the best teacher, how i now. Realy cool.....

[@vntgmike]

5:12 whoah I’m learning here…

[@r.a.4777]

you' ve got an outstanding good sounding and beautiful looking guitar...👀👂🏼😎

[@nicholmanio]

what is that guitar?? the twang on that final strum you did at the intro of the vid sounded soooo good.. and it wasnt tinny, not one bit.. it just had so much character.

[@activemelody]

@@nicholmanio Martin D-28

[@nicholmanio]

@@activemelody thanks! you got a really good one!

[@johnnyarmentrout7475]

You took something I thought was impossible and made it simple. Thank you

[@jeffmcdonald7882]

I love your content. Great teaching style! Really appreciate your efforts!

[@stoneglad]

Sounds great! I look forward to learning and practicing this after work today:)

[@danwebb4418]

Great lesson.Ta ,from Celtic Ireland..

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

I have a few subscriptions but yours is one that I'll be sure to keep renewing. The format for premium members is the best bang for the buck with tab and jam tracks. I'm working on EP 516 this week and I really like EP 508, and the chromatic blues one. I have Dirty Blues, The Texas Shuffle, and a Soulful Gospel one down pretty solid. All very tasteful compositions. ❤

[@activemelody]

Thank you Michael :)

[@dflemmons]

Brian, my bluegrass group plays for retirement homes. I played your creation for my group and they loved it and want to put fiddle, banjo, and dobro licks with it to add to our playlist. Can I have your permission to use your creation? Thank you for being a great mentor.

[@activemelody]

Go for it 👍

[@gtrdoc911]

I’m always amazed at how your creations seem so unattainable on first listen then you meticulously dissect it. Then it’s like “oh, I get it. I think I may be able to do that”. Thanks so much.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Sounds like magic doesn’t it

[@barrya.6212]

>> 0:18

[@chrisray1567]

Another great lesson! I really enjoy your teaching style.

[@barrya.6212]

>> 0:48

[@willardhollington2631]

'promosm'

[@barrya.6212]

>> 8:01

[@timbreen8548]

Brian, you are still the best.

[@peter.peter.r]

Awesome! Thank you a bunch!

[@rollant]

Excellent Manu thanks

[@COLLSWORK]

Thank you Brian🎸

[@Don-ui8oz]

Berry berry Nize, Brian

[@JerryMDean]

Subscribed 👍

[@cliffoverlander]

Hi guys Where is the F# in the scale? Watched the video up to 5:37. Did I miss something

[@chrisray1567]

It’s the 4th fret on the D string.

[@cliffoverlander]

@@chrisray1567 many thanks, had a grey hair moment.

[@cajunqueen5125]

👍👍👍

[@jefferzone61]

Sounds like Aimee met the Devil... And twenty bucks might have been involved...

[@Ashanath-Music]

A painful mistake to mistake. Story of my Life

[@johnsmith-lb4mo]

You need a shave Brian...good lesson though.

[@activemelody]

I do ?

[@camperstar6stringer]

@@activemelody He wants to be a 60's hippie over... oh, wait, he's not that old like us old timers here.

[@tjburr1968]

I hate hearing personal critical statements in comments and rarely do. Whoever commented on your facial hair , get a f'n life! Brian grow a beard and shave your head! Who cares, just dont stop teaching guitar. I have been a premium member for several months, this lesson is one of three of yours I am focusingon currentl. @@activemelody

[@cajunsurf67]

I have learned so much over the few years I have been doing your lessons ❤️💥💪I had basic knowledge but I’m way beyond that now Tu B💪💥✌️😎🇺🇸Happy 4th To ya 🇺🇸