Chord Fragments For Better Guitar Playing

[@absoluteintelligence]

This may be the best electric guitar lesson on the internet. It captures so many big ideas, like the CAGED system, but does it in a simple and intuitive way with some great licks. Bravo sir.

[@rustysguitar1]

Wow! That’s kind of you to say! This is an awesome way to look at the fretboard for sure! Thanks so much for the comment and enjoy your weekend👍

[@dantedemon6805]

​@@rustysguitar1more videos like this plise, you play awesome!!!!!

[@coolvibes3663]

My #1 light bulb moment was when I started reading that book you have underneath your lightbulb:)

[@rustysguitar1]

That is a good one! I feel the same way about the good book! Thanks a lot for the comment brother🙏

[@Skwid-Lives]

Right. I love guitar but seeing that book reminds me of what’s important

[@lm386opamp]

I came here to mention that book too!

[@a-laise]

Very Nice Sharing!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching👍

[@shuklajayant]

Its a joy watching you playing. So full of emotions. Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that! I enjoy it! Thanks for taking the time to watch my lessons👍

[@ColourfulEnergy]

These are brilliant ideas, Rusty! Thanks for sharing.🎸👍 Have a lovely week!❤🎶🙏

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you for that Colourful Girl! I hope you have a great week also! Catch you later❤️

[@andrewcochrane8895]

Brilliant as usual Rusty thanks Andy in a very wet and cold Manchester UK😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Andy! Greetings from Chicago. We are having great weather here for a change. Talk to you soon buddy.👍

[@lgp4960]

Straight to the point as always, thank you

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching! Enjoy the rest of your weekend✌️

[@skiresort133]

Another great lesson, Rusty. My guitar journey is steadily improving because of these lessons sir. Thank you. Jason K

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Jason, i’m glad you’re improving! That’s exciting!!! Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos.👍

[@farmernewc]

please give many more lessons like this , thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

More to come! Thanks for watching! Happy Sunday🙏

[@drewdietz2115]

fantastic my friend, absolutely fantastic.thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked it Drew! Thanks a lot for the comment👍

[@mrskint55]

Another great lesson thanks for sharing

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that! Thanks for leaving a comment and have a happy Sunday🙏

[@robertclarkguitar]

😮 Always a pleasure learning from you Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Robert, good to hear from you buddy! I hope all is well! Thanks so much for checking in and enjoy the rest of your Sunday🙏

[@robinanderson1115]

UR ONE COOL DUDE MATE.

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Robin! Thank you mate. Cheers.👍

[@davem1969]

I like your teaching style!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that Dave! Thanks for watching and enjoy the rest of your weekend👍

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

That's right, Rusty ~ sometimes, LESS is more ~ Happy Valentine's Day to you & yours!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Karen! I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day also ❤️

[@dieselman7453]

Cheers from Ireland Rusty thank a

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, mate! Good to hear from you. I appreciate you watching the video! Later bud 👍

[@lisaayers1975]

Thanks Rusty 👍 🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Lisa! Thanks for watching, and have a great Sunday🙏

[@lisaayers1975]

@@rustysguitar1 You to Rusty 👍 🎸

[@RonaldReynolds-oe5hm]

Thank you for another great lesson. Very helpful. God bless

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Ronald! I’m always happy to help! Blessings to you also my brother🙏

[@rafa_guitar]

Yeah, layering fragments of triads, pentas and diatonic scales together is much easier to visualize and use to compose music. Sharing your knowledge is a gift to us! Thanks buddy!

[@rustysguitar1]

Well, said Rafa! I enjoy making these videos, and always happy to help! Thanks so much for all your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend👍

[@petercahill8607]

Really wonderful lesson Rusty. Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that Peter! And you’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.👍

[@AlexandersGuitarplay]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and have a happy Sunday🙏

[@PirateRadioPodcasts]

thx matey! Keep on rockin' - Captain "Long John" Sinclair.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Captain! I hope you keep rockin also! Thanks for checking out the video mate. Cheers.👍

[@coycarlson4979]

Wish you were my neighbor Rusty - you are a fantastic instructor 🎸👍✌️

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on CC! We would be jammin! I’m glad you like the lessons. Thanks so much.👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

Brilliant presentation Rusty 👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching Tony!👍

[@emmautuje4161]

Given my level of learning, this is the best ever lesson I could ever get.Thank you man of God..God is good indeed like you always put it!!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that! Thank you for supporting my channels and blessings to you👍

[@Blues-man.]

Rusty you keep opening up my mind with all your great lessons and advice. Thanks so much for all your help.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear it my brother! Always good to hear from you! Talk to you soon👍

[@dilipkulkarni2655]

Very useful lesson. Thank you sir.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad the lesson was useful! You’re welcome! Thanks a lot for watching👍

[@paulkelly6853]

Brilliant content Rusty..........my playing has improved so much since I started following your tutorials it's hard for me to believe...........a big thank you Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that Paul! I always appreciate your feedback and look forward to your comments! Enjoy the rest of your weekend buddy👍

[@stephenhanlin2388]

You’re really “in the zone” lately. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

I am having some fun here on KZbin lately. I’m happy to help and thanks so much for watching my videos, Stephen.👍

[@davidwood351]

Another eye opener Rusty, thanks for all you do.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool, David! You’re very welcome! Thanks buddy👍

[@Gitarapiotr]

Great short lesson explaining a lot to be better at playing guitar! I was suprised how simple and logic as well is it.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! Thanks for checking out the video and enjoy your Sunday🙏

[@artytoney2057]

That's what makes you such a great teacher , Mr. Rusty, As you simplify things that most of us give up on when they're not simplified. I've learnt more from your lessons on the theory Side of things, than I have in years of trying to learn to much to quick , great lesson and thank you

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much for the kind message here Arty! I’m happy to hear that you’re getting something from the lessons. It’s exciting to make new connections on the fretboard! Have a great week✌️

[@mojodojo5533]

Come on folk! Let's get this channel to 100k subs.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you for your comment! I really do appreciate it! Enjoy your Sunday🙏

[@jackfromthe60s]

Thanks Rusty. I love the Dmaj7 with wammy bar. Definitely stealing that!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Jack! That’s cool because I think I stole it from someone else also! Good to hear from you and let’s talk soon👍

[@fenderbender3478]

Down to work again. Thanks Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! We are going to work on this and have fun while doing it! You’re welcome fender bender. Have a great weekend buddy.👍

[@flylippfantom8425]

Playing chord shapes and CAGED is two things in guitar theory i use constantly and learning it is a game changer

[@rustysguitar1]

Well said! The better we can visualize the fretboard the better guitar player we will be! Thanks and enjoy your Sunday🙏

[@derpderpson8796]

Damn Rusty, I have to say I am grateful I stumbled upon your channel! Really helped me out of my aimless wandering around time with my playing! Thanks for that!

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! I’m glad you found my channel also! Let’s keep working on this stuff together in 2024! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and have a great rest of your week👍

[@Rayram555]

This lesson is so-much fun. I enjoyed it. Good video sir. Thank you.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! I’m glad you had fun with it! Thanks for the comment👍

[@scotttee1581]

If I've had a stressful day I'll grab my guitar and find a Rusty's Guitar video and presto.....my stressful day has gone! Thanks, Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

This is a great comment Scott! I’m very happy to read this. Playing the guitar can definitely relieve stress!!! Thanks for all your support to my channel. Talk to you soon.👍

[@diegooland1261]

This is exactly where I am. This is essential to move from advanced beginner cowboy cords and scales to a more freeing approach to the instrument.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment👍

[@anthonycascio7121]

Thank you so much for sharing your light bulb moment. I’m going to work on it. God bless you!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! I’m happy to help! Blessings to you also. Thanks.🙏

[@bryanclark201]

Happy friday Rusty I like this lesson i must have missed this one i will have to drop back into your older lessons and repeat this lesson for a few days i like learning from you and your youtube channel is prefect i wish i could like your videos twice

[@rustysguitar1]

Happy Friday to you also Bryan! Thank you for taking the time to watch my lessons. I appreciate your support. Enjoy your weekend buddy 🤛

[@KL6400]

Tank you! You give me so much new inspiration!!! I have just seen your channel and you are my new KZbin favourite in guitar lessons👏👏👏😊

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you like my lessons! Enjoy your week👍

[@NoahVincello]

I’m working harmonic nuances, fluffy trills 😂tapping, like EVH’s I’m on Fire or Mean Street but my own .. Bridge of Sighs comes to mind all of a sudden, what! Wait a minute, gotta go 😂 thanks Rusty you always inspire me

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool bro 😎 Nice tunes! Thanks for watching! Enjoy your weekend 👍

[@NoahVincello]

@@rustysguitar1 Ditto brother 😎

[@CD_Character]

Bridge of Sighs !! Perfect place to use these skills. You gotta love Robin Trower. These skills can apply to so much of Trower's music.

[@chucklutter7399]

Another great lesson, thank you. About 1/3 the way through i started to see the different chord parts and scales building into an immense range of probable music. Thank you for sharing your experience knowledge and passion with those of us trying to make music. BEST AND PEACE

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Chuck, there’s definitely some great tools here for us to focus on. Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos and enjoy the rest of your weekend.👍

[@johnnyshae2601]

Thank you again for the lesson.😊 Ps. I like seeing your Bible behind you also.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you noticed the Bible! I do have a worship guitar channel also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4e7eJ-ohrqFlbMsi=qIpc-woij06fplv7. Thank you for the comment🙏

[@RavdeepSandhu]

Another great video sir! Thank you again

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! Enjoy your weekend👍

[@Williamk492]

Hi Rusty, I just started your video and when I was following with my guitar, at around 2:50, I went in a full-out jam by myself! 😂 You do inspire people! Thank you Rusty! All the best from Belgium! 🇧🇪😎☀️🙏🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you William! it’s amazing that the sound of one chord can inspire us. Greetings from Chicago! I appreciate all your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend👍

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video rusty have a good weekend ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching! And I hope you have a good weekend also🎸

[@CaChuaTV380]

Great lessons very good

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching👍

[@davew4247]

Watch Billy Gibbons...he's a master of the inverted power chords...he takes less is more to a whole new level!

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes! I have watched Billy Gibbons since the 70s. Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@bairdd7]

This is great stuff. I’ve been playing triads and dyads for years but have not explored ways to connect them nearly enough. This is an inspiration for me to work on it. I’m playing with a trio this week of acoustic guitar, keyboard and me on electric. This type of chording & lead work will fit nicely. Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on bud! I’m glad you got something from the lesson. I hope you have a blast at the gig. Talk to you soon.👍

[@dougbennett7881]

This exact concept is what I discovered a few months ago, with the help of many including Rusty. Locating triads and pentatonic scales around those triads up and down the neck has put me on the path to learning the fretboard and being able to play anywhere I want to in a given key. My playing has became far more melodic and actually sounds like music. Go figure! So, Rusty, you are definitely right about playing chord and scale fragments. It is huge and will turn on that light bulb. It did for me. Keep this type of content going Rusty. You are helping many, many folks become better guitar players. Cheers!

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Doug, this is a great comment. I’m excited that you’re really moving forward buddy! I appreciate your continued support and enjoy the rest of your weekend.👍

[@thelightstillshines2476]

You're the best teacher

[@rustysguitar1]

I greatly appreciate that! Thanks so much! Enjoy the rest of your weekend👍

[@xyzpharaoh123]

Incredible as usual Rusty. If you are ever in Dublin i would like to buy you a Guinness thank you for your excellent lessons

[@rustysguitar1]

That would be awesome! I would love to visit! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch my videos and enjoy the rest of your weekend mate! Cheers👍

[@bennylee617]

Thanks Rusty good lesson

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Benny thanks so much👍

[@bennylee617]

@@rustysguitar1 yes sir

[@donvape336]

Just now coming to grips with this.

[@rustysguitar1]

I am glad to hear it! Let’s keep working on this together. Thanks.👍

[@NoahVincello]

Crap I’m doomed then💡 that light bulb moment has come and gone 😂

[@rustysguitar1]

That lightbulb moment happened to me many years ago so you have a long way to go! Thanks for checking out the video! Later bro 😎

[@po5541]

Wow very easily explained ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! I’m glad you liked the video 👍

[@burghardtschuldt7059]

Greetings from Germany, I grabed my guitars after more than 40 years. I am now in the age of 68. Iooking in the Internet for Lessons. I practice now for roundabout 6 years. I didn't found such helpfull lessons Like yours. Thanks a lot bringing my to the next level. Really great. Best on KZbin.❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings from Chicago! I’m glad you’re playing again. That’s exciting! Thanks for taking the time to watch my lessons. I appreciate the kind comment.👍

[@k.t.ingram375]

i've been a bass player for 45 years and i play guitar but i call myself a guitar hacker, recently started playing rhythm guitar in a band. i knew a little lead playing but about a week ago i found your channel and i have to say it's one of the best, you're an excellent teacher. one week my lead playing has improved drastically. great stuff, thanks.

[@rustysguitar1]

That is so cool, my brother! It’s always exciting to make new connections on that fretboard. Let’s keep working on this stuff. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Means a lot to me! Let’s keep rocking my friend.👍

[@jimdep6542]

Thanks Rusty ! These lessons of yours are interesting and helpful ! Can you make a similar video mixing in a minor chord, and maybe a dom 7th too please ? Much appreciated.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Jim! That would be a good topic for a future lesson! I will look into that! Talk to you soon. Thanks.👍

[@jimdep6542]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks for your consideration Rusty. I've been working on triads on the top 3 strings, and I like your demonstration using simple examples of how to connect one triad to another. Very inspiring.

[@terencehealy5110]

That is an amazing sound you have there 😮 I'm going to give it a try

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! Hope you have fun with it! Enjoy the rest of your weekend👍

[@hadleymanmusic]

1:25 ive been there and 2 directions I learned to turn to. 1. I broke out my old records and proceeded to dissect the lead work and totally relearn the songs more correctly. 2. Single string approach of scale patterns. The dedication to those two improved my playing. Then later I got the grimoirs . Repetitious practice of technic throughout those books engrained quite a bit to subconcious. If you dont constantly practice the magic you loose it too.

[@rustysguitar1]

Those are great things to practice on! You can’t go wrong. Thanks for checking out the video. Talk to you soon.👍

[@gergemall]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome my friend Jon! Thank you for your support to my channel👍

[@dtee06]

Just xlnt thank you so much

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome and thanks so much for watching👍

[@larrypower8659]

Read Keith’s book, “Life.” He calls them, “pieces of chords.” Keith and Brian Jones figured out that their blues heroes NEVER played full chords, especially barre chords. Pieces of chords. They called it “guitar weaving” and it was The Stones’ trademark guitar sound and still is.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! Words of wisdom here! This concept really opened my eyes to all the possibilities of the fretboard. I appreciate the comment Larry and I hope you have a great Sunday.🙏

[@gittarpikk]

Lol... with peripheral neuropathy (numb fingers), fat fingers, early dementia at 68, failing eyes and tinnitus (since 25), If I had to play a full chord, I would bet the farm I will muff it. I've been grabbing pieces of chords and parts of scales for maybe 2 years now. Works perfectly in blues and I can do tht anywhere on the neck. Best tip I've seen in a long time , especially for those 'old farts'

[@rustysguitar1]

Sorry to hear about your health issues! But that’s exciting that you can play some guitar with those small shapes. You can say a lot with a little on the guitar! Thanks a lot for checking out the lesson. Enjoy your Sunday.🙏

[@billywolf8865]

Hey man, Again very helpful for me. Thank you

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad the lesson was helpful Billy! Good to hear from you. Thanks.👍

[@RickDanner]

your doing a great job and make learning easier than all this techinical stuff your playing sounds great

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Rick! Always good to hear from you! Have an awesome Sunday buddy🙏

[@joelgraham3]

sounds great!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Joel! Catch you later buddy👍

[@paulmitchell5349]

Been doing this since I started 10 years ago. Wondered why so few online had failed to point out the blatantly obvious concept. Pebber Brown used to , but sadly he passed on. Fluency counts for more than clunky complexity.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool, Paul! Thanks for checking out the lesson. Talk to you soon.👍

[@charlesking6476]

Hi Rusty - I always appreciate ur humble guitar lessons which are helping me - any chance of you doing a lesson on how to make a backing track?

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Charles, thanks for checking out the video! Actually, I am still learning how to make tracks myself. But that would be a good topic for a video. I appreciate all your support and enjoy the rest of your weekend.👍

[@Blueninja3]

I wish that as you are describing everything you keep the graph up so we know where the notes are at least for me. It’s so confusing when all the different guitar instructors are like here check me out. This is how it’s done and then they just start ripping through it and I have to put the video on slow motion. It’s so difficult I really like your style and I hope that you can help, us learn better by keeping this in mind please.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot for the feedback! I appreciate it! Catch you later👍

[@Mr.Krinkle]

Hey Rusty, I sometimes have wrong strings ringing out while strumming triads on the middle strings etc. Maybe a lesson muting? Thanx much for the great lessons!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for the comment! Yes, you need to work on your left hand muting. Finding ways to mute the unwanted strings as you lay your fingers on the strings that you want to ring. I touch on this topic in many of my videos but I will definitely focus on this topic in an upcoming video. Very important technique. Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@edjones2199]

As a drummer, I have no clue what you just said I would love to learn this crap, but you need to start me at the beginning

[@rustysguitar1]

Almost all of my subscribers are intermediate. This is overwhelming for a beginner for sure.

[@cuellar23]

Great lesson. Can you recommend any specific songs to learn to practice these concepts?

[@rustysguitar1]

These concepts can help us improvise better. You can use the chord and scale fragments over any backing track. Thanks for checking out the video, Rich! I really appreciate it. Thanks.👍

[@sonnoio1]

Hey Rusty! Did you enjoy The Stones in your city? 😃

[@rustysguitar1]

I didn’t see them 😟 Thanks for watching the video 👍

[@denmar355]

Light bulb moment starts at 1m38s.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! It’s such a great concept to get under our fingers! Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you checking out the video👍

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

I have been looking for a usa strat any suggestion is this allowed to ask any way just sell me yours that a nice sounding tone, imo sigle coil tone is the best.and subscribing to this Chantal has helped with my progress on guitar. RocknRollflat5

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate the support to my channel! I bought my guitar used, so I’m not sure the model. I hope you find the right one for you! Catch you later.👍

[@johavaburtii]

Nice sound! Wich amp do you use?

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking out the video. I’m using the Revv G 20 amp and driving it with the Revv tilt overdrive pedal. Also some reverb from the Strymon BigSky. Thanks a lot for checking out the video and enjoy your Sunday.🙏

[@tonyjones1560]

Is there a “rule” for selecting notes for chord fragments? I’m learning the CAGED system and couldn’t play some of those full shapes if my life depended on it! I’m 61 and carpal tunnel is a thing in both hands now. Dagnabit.

[@rustysguitar1]

If you are learning the caged system. You are already learning those chord fragments. There are not rules, but I was suggest learning chord shapes on string sets. Meaning three strings at a time. Many players use these small court shapes for all their playing. Thanks so much for checking out the video Tony. Talk to you soon.👍

[@tonyjones1560]

@@rustysguitar1 Thank you 🙏🏾

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

Who is this Katt knows his guitar ?...RocknRollflat5

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking out the video and have a great rest of your weekend👍

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Yeah fractions of the cord.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Tony! Thanks for checking in. Enjoy your Sunday.🙏

[@scenario1236]

Do I hear CAGED sliding in the comments?

[@rustysguitar1]

Players look at the fretboard in different ways. Thanks and have a great weekend.👍

[@stephensmith799]

Jazz players NEVER play full chords. 3rds and 7ths can be enough if the bass is covering Root and 5ths and the horns are all over the 6ths 9th and everything else spread across the section. Much more punch.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on brother! Thanks for checking out the video👍

[@TwoBassed]

Also by using chord fragments you’re also leaving room for the bass to be heard without any ‘muddying’ being introduced - except by the bass player of course! 🙄🫣😂

[@rustysguitar1]

Very good point! That’s true. Thanks a lot for checking out my lesson. 👍

[@artytoney2057]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Wow! Thanks so much Arty! I really do appreciate your support to my channel. Means a lot my brother.👍