Brent Mason's Country Shuffle Solo - Guitar Lesson

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Learn some licks out of just one of the many guitar solos Brent Mason covers in his Nashville Style Country Guitar series for JamPlay members. Grab your thumb pick, make sure the rest of your fingernails are in ship shape and get ready for some boot scootin'! Brent Mason's full series features over 20 lessons on a variety of topics including the breakdown of his unique finger picking technique, how he uses the Nashville Number System and his thoughts on "playing for the song". He also covers numerous typical country rhythms that he made famous while recording with artists like Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and many more. Become a member and view the entire series at www.jamplay.com...
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[@daytonwaters5205]

How cool is it that guys like Brent are on KZbin just giving away what they spent a lifetime learning and perfecting? Pretty damned cool, in my eyes! Thank you, Brent! You've always been an inspiration and you're obviously a nice guy, too!

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Its real cool 😎

[@Terrysoddy]

Yea it is very cool, and very generous. Thanks brent

[@Cannabiscracker]

It’s absolutely amazing. He gives in person lessons but it’s like $400 an hour. This is the closest us peasants will get.

[@randallpaul6559]

ignorant dislikes. How can you not like what this guy does. Brent is undoubtedly one of the finest

[@cbaton]

randall pau

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

I think people hit dislike for kicks. This guy is a might fine player and I would look up to guys like this being a guitarist myself. Google should get rid of that ‘like-dislike’ malarkey as the comments will reveal the truth from people who appreciate the content. There’s a lot of retarded people in the world hiding behind PCs so what the hell do they know about art? I’m kinda glad they dislike it in fact as they’re afraid of good ol country pickin’ and have to deal with it! Go on disliking if you like but question your thinking. Maybe you came for something else here and disliked the mans talent out of jealousy and fear as he’s brilliant enough to teach and you’re too weak to learn!

[@ThePieinuri]

@@KRAZEEIZATION it is probably envy more than anything

[@tonyberuff8981]

The Man the Myth the Legend

[@fabiencourtoistapping]

sure ! i discover him by mateo mercuso !! great

[@intrsoul]

Props for using note names instead of fret numbers. Keeps you thinking about the chord progression and outlining the chords.

[@teriakamoto]

Never been a fan of Country, or so I thought. This feller here has changed that in a HUGE way. As a hack Guitarist for 40 + years I have recently on my old age kind of dedicated myself to actually practicing and working on chops and how can you as a Guitarist not like and appreciate Brent Mason. I am honored and blessed that he takes the time to share his talent and wisdom in these demonstrations and lessons.He is amazing, and very patient and his teaching and well explained method and application is so easily comprehensive where even a Spaz like myself can grasp this. Thank You Mr. Mason. You're making a difference and a true Country Gentleman. Bless you all.

[@Hugh_Manitee]

Me too man. Went from classic rock, to metal, to blues and gospel. This is the new thang. TWANG!!!!

[@stricknine8623]

​​​@@Hugh_ManiteeIsn't it amazing how linked they all are,...Drastically different amp settings...But different timing and different phrasing of the same notes is what I found to be soo surprising. It is fascinating to me, even after over 40 years of playing, just how much changing shapes of the same intervals forces different phrasing and suddenly, you are born again with a new sound.

[@Snowy0123]

Mason is a freakin Legend. Dislikes by people that want Tab even though he's playing it slowly right in front of you

[@andrewblair713]

...gotta think tab's awful handy for people that can't hear...cheers,

[@Ollivier10x56]

@@andrewblair713 Or beginners, they can be children

[@gsmmax1]

This guy is fantastic and no one should have hit the dislike button. But I'm not a musician and my ears suck, so if anyone would be so kind to tab this out, I'd be eternally grateful. I can read a tab usually the first time out and get close. I'd have to rewind this video for maybe weeks to get it. For untalented people like myself, tabs allow us to fake it and keeps us too busy to riot. I wish I had a musician's talent, but for us just plain folk, a tab is a wonderful thing. I don't think you could ever get good being a tab player, but some of us just want to try and get close to sounding like that wonderful sound that we heard.

[@markadams7743cruisinblues]

This is the first time hearing Brent Mason. What a fabulous guitarist and this lesson has truly opened a whole new world and direction for me as a guitarist. I'm very impressed. Thanks Brent you rock!!!

[@kentcrawford11]

Mark Adams Unless you’ve never listened to a country hit over the last 30+ years, it is quite impossible that this is the first time you’ve heard Brent Mason!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

@@kentcrawford11 Hot wired was phenomenal..

[@mel4stars]

What an absolute privilege and honor to be able to learn from the best with audio visual and instruction. OMG. I started on this trek over 50 yrs ago when we'd ruin needles trying to copy licks off a record player. On top of everything else he seems like a good guy, not some self important a-hole. (I could name a few) He doesn't have to do this; I wouldn't think he needs the money to make the rent. Would be the honor of a lifetime to sit in with him.

[@curtisunit]

The thing that blows us away is how our man can play ANYTHING With the same authenticity that he gives to the boogie. Jazz, rock, whatever you want; he’s clear, present and delivering. And in one take 🎖🎖🎖💪. God bless ya Brent for sharing the gold.

[@Teleman76]

I got introduced to Brent in 1990. Changed the way I play guitar forever. Haven't heard jam play. Going to check this out. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrMelvinjordan]

One of the best Guitarist I have ever heard. Amazing chops with a lot of soul!!! I love this guy:)

[@richardthompson3104]

Not to mention tone to die for.

[@TheNewenglandboys]

Brent, YOU are incredible! Not that you haven't heard that 10,000 times! A true Master of guitar.

[@bobbyrio2628]

When I feel I'm playing the same old licks, I come to you and pickup some new ones. Thanks Brett for sharing, you're the best!

[@TempoDrift1480]

Having never seen him before it's hard to believe that beside Slash, This cat is the reason I play guitar. Unfortunately I can't do many of his licks but it sure is inspiring.

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

Dude is an incredible teacher too. U don’t see that from alien players usually. Thank you Brent. Such an exciting lesson

[@scottlance2447]

Aliens... I see what you did there. His slow speed is fast.

[@gibsonguy5240]

It's UNREAL what Brent Mason plays...Wow!

[@teetom5]

I just can't get enough of this country shufflel solo lsick by Brent Mason. He is just an awesome guitar player.He makes it look so simple

[@Fitzliputzli23]

Superb playing, very well explained! Gonna steal some of them licks. They are pure gold!

[@myjames48]

Amazing stuff. What a sound. Brilliant player.

[@dennisschell5543]

Thank you Brent...your efforts to give us guitarslingers the benefit of your magic is deeply appreciated my friend!!!

[@robertfalconer5054]

Great teaching & I'm not a country playing, But you learn some of these technique's to spice up your playing. Brent is a brilliant player, period..

[@artgillespie162]

Brent is totally awesome and has recorded for the greatest singers out there. He has imagination, creativity, and phrasing that will fit and standout on each song. his licks have become signature licks on most songs. It doesn't get any better than that

[@philmartinjr64]

Thanks for sharing your gift with us Brent..

[@eddields]

absolute legend - and such a down to earth guy, many thanks for the time you've taken to impart your knowledge!!

[@littlstix]

I met Brent mason about a month ago at the Little Walter Tube amp endorsee jam. What a guy!!!

[@Dlee966]

This is the best left hand breakdown in this style I’ve seen yet. Awesome

[@shathan123]

I think you’ve got a knack for this Brent. Keep at it and don’t give up no matter what anyone tells you. They’re just jealous anyway. You’ll get there and you’ll see all your hard work did pay off

[@paul7823]

Haha- This- Guy? Dude- If Brent wasn't already one of the best ( if not THE BEST in this style of playing ) you wouldn't even be seeing this video- he's the innovator.

[@steveraller4757]

So, so good. Just wow! The instructor view is something all guitar lesson vids should have - very helpful imo.

[@CrazyQ6930]

You are highly entertained, thoroughly blown away and taught all at the same time. Makes you pick up the axe! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@davess23]

Nice licks, nice teaching. I didn't think this would be so accessible when I heard it played, but Brent made everything very clear. Thanks for a very good lesson.

[@foxyjazzbopper]

TrueFire videos are bloody fantastic.. full courses given by a suite of fantastic lads and lasses who really know their stuff. My wife says that I spend more time on TrueFire guitar tuition and practice than I do with her!!🤦🏻

[@billgates-xr9hs]

This guy is a real deal any dislikes people that don’t much about guitar playin

[@stevepethel6843]

Great video slow. Explanations Demonstrations...God bless you for giving us all these great sounds or music...Awesome Talent of playing. Perfect performance... And amazing talent of Teaching

[@Fitzliputzli23]

Besides the cool licks I like the way he blends subtile distortion into his sound without loosing this cleanish crisp.

[@krisschulte78]

fabulous player and great instructor - thanx for sharing.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I know this was 7 years ago..still thanks to Brent and whoever posted this.

[@cashbledsoe8445]

Such an awesome talent! Thankful he shares it with us mere mortals. Go Brent!

[@prentisgoodwin848]

Very cool ... Anything Brent has to offer is super info.. PS thanks for playing on my project when I was with Audigram..

[@octaviusdelmonte9019]

Always so clean and rhythmically inventive.

[@Sixxiron]

Brent seems like a really cool and humble guy. Killer player!

[@FushaStrat]

Brent, What type of coolant do you use on your strings to keep them from melting?

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I happened to be on Guitar Jams all styles..I had done some improv awhile back..a few mistakes here and there. I found this country jam here. I was trying to figure out the licks..close but not real success. I was fairly sure it was a Brent Mason jam play or at least his style. I went to Jam play..I have no affiliation with Jam play. I see that Brent Mason teaches there. They have a lot of good material there. Many pros too. Back in the early 90s ..learned a number of chicken Picken' leads. Anyways..I noticed that he gave the notes. That really helps. Note.. I paid for the jams track app for a year. It has been well worth it. I will be using it more. I have been concentrating on piano for the last few yew years ..mainly improv. Enjoy playing..not a pro..just enjoy various instruments.

[@RC-Heli835]

This has got to be some of Brent Masons best licks here. Come to think of it does he have any bad licks? I have never approached bending like he does here with the1st and 2nd fingers. I've always used the 3rd finger and one finger. Used to it would have taken me months and months to learn something like this but I learned the part he taught in this vid and committed to memory last night in about 30 minutes. Now I just have to get up to speed. I love the triplet's, I'm gonna try and figure the end that he left out of the lesson. I already use a lot of double stops in my playing, 3rd note, 5th and 6th note double stops but have never chromatically walked down to the 7th of a chord like that using a 6th note double stop chord, very cool. Also I use lots of bending. I've been practicing Brent Masons licks ever since 1994 When Married to a waitress by Alan Jackson hit the radio. I can't believe its been twenty one years now. Brent Mason and Albert Lee have influenced my playing the most. I can't help but feel like I'd be a whole lot better if I had had the opportunity to play with some super musicians like them.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Yeah..that was about the year.. I was learning it..It certainly was a challenge.

[@Illinois-Wildlife-Encounters]

Very cool of you Brent! Thanks for sharing...love love love it

[@Odiculeoj]

Always so great is Brent …His tone here is just killer on that axe!!

[@boogiejed5485]

Everything he plays is just a musical goldmine

[@bytwyzz]

His attention to detail is friendly and indepth ! A true Artist , where do I sign ?!

[@manosteel5338]

One of my favorites and one of the best that ever lived, but why don't you hear from him anymore and where is he now??

[@JackMcGuinnessMedia]

Brent! You are a star! Thanks for good guitar voicing and music that makes me happy!

[@barrystone7927]

lots of study went into your ease of play. Thanks B

[@jbix909]

It's really helpful seeing the neck like I normally would from my angle. Thanks for the video.

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

I always loved how his “play face” he doesn’t make goofy faces he just looks like a pissed off bulldog! EJ has that focused pissed off look as well. Legends!

[@Theweeze100]

Been playing 45 years, then I watch Brent play and think about selling all my gear and taking up Stamp collecting!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Frank..just keep learning step by step. You can now get a backing track app..that has a lot of things for free. I bought a pro version of it and it was extremely reasonable. I think around $4.00..It was on android play store. I would think they have it on the 🍎 store. Irk. Probably 15 years. Ago.. I had a pro teaching me songs like this. I was having problems with a certain part..put the guitar down..went sleep. Woke up..and played the difficult part with ease. Something about our mind..it knows we would like to have master something and it does. Be encouraged ..just do the best you can.

[@dmorgan28]

Thanks Brent. That was awesome. 👍

[@RjBenjamin353]

An Amazing player.

[@Gerhard1807]

Brent, Du bist der beste Countrygitarrist der Welt! 🤠

[@dmorgan28]

Awesome licks and pickin👍👍👍❤️

[@rcjarvis]

Wow oh wowThanks Brent, thanks Jamplay!!!

[@Gatorman-db3ie]

My head just explodes listening to Brent so casually explaining this...

[@beulahlopez8026]

I love this jamplay. , and the strumming of the strings of the guitar. Lovely.

[@fiddlefolk]

now i know how to play that one damn Brent Mason lick that has alluded me for 20 years! Thanks for posting!!!!!

[@MrThanks09]

Lol.... don't feel bad. No one else knew how he did it, either! (til now!!!!)

[@jamestlenahan]

Eluded.

[@bodean299]

merci beaucoup brent,c'est super cool de nous montrer ça,longue vie,keep on rockin!!!

[@Rodeoranchers]

Hi Brent, I enjoy your lessons, learn a lot, thanks. Pete from Switzerland. Saw you a few years ago up in the swiss alps, Klewenalp.

[@lipsferns9226]

Amazing Brent.

[@martinlehfeldt5231]

we need more brent mason recordings. genius musician. what wes Montgomery was to jazz, brent is to country and rock.

[@lkb3rd]

He is one of the most recorded guitarists ever. Look up the country top ten at any given time, and he is likely to be all over it.

[@jimiprice6182]

This guy is one of elite guitarist, one hell of a player

[@dopeydad1221]

Your playing in the "Band In A Box" app is simply inspirational

[@leonjewett464]

Great lesson! Very well taught. Thanks.

[@mosrite60]

Brent is awesome guitar player. Before we try to play along we must be totally technically prepared. The double stops sound great but not so easy as Brent shows. Many hours of practise required. But this is a great lesson!. One of the best online. wow. Oh, better get back to practise. mos60

[@natemantle5933]

Point of note guys, on the actual jamplay site, there ARE tabs for this. So yes, he goes through it kinda fast here, but this is not an accurate depiction of what you will actually get on the site. (Jamplay, might you guys consider showing tabs for a few videos that you upload on youtube? I get the feeling you would get more subscribers that way)

[@kevoice]

The solo from Alan Jackson's - Don't Even Know Your Name is a great example of Brent's work

[@andrewdenine1685]

Your the man and you teach as good as you play amazing thanks so much for this

[@isaiah30v8]

Wow, The best country licks video I have seen so far on KZbin. If anyone has seen something else that comes close please let me know!

[@michelaser]

I learned about Brent Mason from Eddie Haddad’s channel. They are both very good teachers

[@stephengoh5456]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@Bozemancurtis]

You are amazing. LOL. Thanks for walking through this.

[@andysiegler1]

Besides everything else, BM does a great job of slowing down and going back over trickier spots

[@Octoguitarian70]

Absolutely the best

[@MartinWeeksmw]

You remind me of Danny Gatton in a lot of ways. Love your playing skills.

[@bgdenham]

I love the blue Herco thumbpicks, they been my favorite for years. Good job Brent.

[@BIgRon2176]

I also like the Herco Thumb Flatpicks but mine don't move like his do. What a great lesson, and how about that multiple angle camera work - WOW! Big Ron

[@vitalsound1727]

I feel like these guys are born with something I’m just not. I can’t even get my brain to hear these licks. It’s so impressive and nothing compares to a picker

[@eyank57]

Brent mason's is the best tank's lesson 👍👍☝👍☝

[@superslip103]

Great lesson from the best...

[@williamedmonson2854]

Great work Brent. Enjoyed the lesson. Just saw you in Bozeman with PRS. What a great show brother!

[@elevenAD]

he is a Legend for good reason! i want a Brent Mason Signature PRS so bad but they are out of my price range at the moment,dang it....

[@johnzucco3559]

Thank you kind sir!!

[@JackTheSkunk]

Never heard a PRS sound so good.

[@boblstclair4023]

Thanks Brent !

[@jasonwilliamshuck]

great video. i really miss the tele though. the fact that pedal-steel type double stop bends are impossible to keep perfectly in tune on tremolo-equipped guitars always bugs me. (especially on my Strat-style or similar guitars. yes, i've tried the Tremsetter, but it really changes the feel.) i just love the stability and purity of tone on a tele for this type of playing. (i miss Albert Lee playing the old tele too!) regardless, these guys are a couple of my heroes.

[@davidjessee7701]

Brent Mason is one of my favorite pickers!! Him and Steve Wariner and Greg Koch And Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed!!!

[@rayw.3295]

he's a music genius incredible playing

[@howardkowall7724]

Easy for Brent to say lol great stuff well done Brent

[@jackoshaw]

Thanks for posting this! A lot to learn. Gettin' up early tomorrow..

[@achilles9196]

marvelous guitar player!

[@djimiwreybigsby5263]

great instructional vid, thanks! i wish i knew what 54 and 45 meant .. guess i'll be looking for it now:)

[@AP-ui7oi]

This man is a legend

[@perrybucsdad]

Love the instructor view! Much easier to look at the neck of the instrument that way and learn how to play as you don't have to translate it from the other direction that almost everyone else shows (student view).

[@gsmmax1]

I read right below that some people hit the dislike button. WTF? This guy is a brilliant talent.

[@stephanchedor7627]

Brent looks like EVH in 1995...good old Balance-Time😁 By the way: nice lesson from a really good player! Go on Brent😉

[@jmv668]

Awesome playin, great lesson!