David Gilmour Style Blues Rock Licks // Intermediate Lead Guitar Lesson

Today let's look at some pentatonic blues rock licks on guitar. We will use the 5 positions of the C# minor pentatonic as the framework for these blues rock licks. This is an intermediate solo guitar lesson. David Gilmour is a master at saying something with very few notes. And we will play these blues rock licks with that in mind. Playing a small phrase in each pentatonic position and then connecting them will give you confidence to play up and down the fretboard. Here is a link for the 5 positions of the C# minor pentatonic scale. images.app.goo.gl/eCTYDeGqt7Q.... And here is a link for the jam track used in this lesson • Pink Floyd Style Guita... .
Video Contents
0:00 Demo solo and pentatonic lesson intro.
1:47 Groove with the C# minor and B major chords. Looking at the chord tones.
3:19 C# minor pentatonic scale and demo solo at slow speed breakdown.
4:51 How to practice with the C# minor pentatonic scale in the 5 positions.
7:42 Solo ideas in the 5 positions of the C# minor pentatonic scale.
13:07 Last words of wisdom.

[@jc-mel]

Rusty’s lessons hit a sweet spot that very few other teachers hit. Keep it up, Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that John! I’m glad you like the lessons! Let’s talk soon buddy👍

[@trustyaxe]

I totally agree

[@DanaHuntington]

While working to get better at guitar later in life, I discovered Rusty a few months ago and have followed him ever since then! Every lesson is a challenge for me, but I have learned more in that time than I learned in all my other lessons and programs going back 50 years! I was a long-time beginner, but Rusty is helping me move beyond that. I admire his playing, and I love the way he presents each lesson. I’m truly grateful that Rusty takes the time and effort to put out such great stuff!

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Dana, your comment humbles me!!! It’s so exciting that you’re moving forward! I try to think of topics that I needed to learn early on in my guitar journey. I’m glad that my lessons are helpful. Thank you for the kind comment! Talk to you soon 👍

[@ronalddowns9342]

Rusty , you're the man for sure !! I'm 64 years old and have been messing with guitar for over 40 years but still play like an amateur. I've never taken a single lesson and am surely sorry I never got the important stuff behind me. Suffice to say, I have sporadic bursts of " this time I'm going to become a lead player" only to find that self teaching yourself when talent is not on one's list of gifts is bloody frustrating. But only now seeing your lessons have motivated me to " get it right". I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the FREE effort you're putting into your lessons just for idiots like me .. I will be going through each and every lesson of yours this time around . Thanks again and God bless , have a GREAT New Year !!

[@rustysguitar1]

It’s exciting to see someone getting motivated to learn! The best way to keep that motivation all year long is to have fun while doing it! Really just find your own voice on the guitar! You know what sounds good to your ear, and that’s all that matters! Thanks Ronald and ROCK ON buddy✌️

[@Theseasider69]

Nice ‘Wall’ vibe you got going there - sweet!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Andy! When I start improvising over this backing track, it’s hard to stop! Easy to make it flow! Enjoy your week buddy 😎

[@paulkelly6853]

Thanks Rusty.........Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings from the USA, Paul! Thanks for watching buddy✌️

[@ColourfulEnergy]

Awesome guitar solo, Rusty and a very good tutorial. 🎸🌟We are lucky to have you in the YT community!🧡😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Colourful Girl! I had fun on this one! Enjoy the rest of your week ❤️

[@jfjude891]

Another pearl, Rusty. Thank you.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks JF! Means a lot bro 😎

[@realjumper]

Wow...Rusty, you certainly have a way of explaining things that I can easily relate to and understand. Little by little the mystery and frustration is being replaced with knowledge and understanding, as well as happiness and big smiles when I pick up my guitar, which I seem to be doing all the time now! I thought that this was all 'rocket science' that would forever escape me, but it's not!! Thanks to you and your passion to help us all I am making solid progress and enjoying my practice. THANK YOU so much :)

[@rustysguitar1]

Wow! This could be the best comment I have ever gotten! Thanks so much! Glad you are progressing and having fun! I really do have fun teaching and this positive feedback means a lot to me buddy! Have an awesome week ahead! Many thanks 🙏

[@rustysguitar1]

Here’s the link to the backing track that I used in the intro of this video. The C# minor pentatonic fits over this jam track like a glove! Pink Floyd Style Guitar Backing Tracks C# Minor kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2XdYZuoo9Wcn6s

[@fenderbender3478]

Thanks Rusty, lovely to hear you play, I always get something from your videos.

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad to hear it Fender Bender! Thanks so much 😎

[@johncummins5596]

Best teacher I've ever ran across

[@rustysguitar1]

I really do appreciate that John 🤛

[@rayfabris2512]

Perfect timing I just got my reverb pedal my Marshall's have reverb but it's barely noticeable so I'm adding it today along with my delay if I can get it set the way I use it and btw shoulder it getting better no more crashes they hurt more at my age lol I'll watch again but with my guitar on I watch a take notes 1st then grab the 🎸 and watch the 2nd time or a 3rd who knows when I got it so thanks again

[@rustysguitar1]

Oh yes, no more crashes Ray! Yes, I actually watch videos several times if I’m trying to learn something! Until it sinks in! I know that reverb pedal will sound awesome with that Marshall! Talk to you soon, Ray✌️

[@sandyreece3004]

The more I watch the more I like..thanks again

[@rustysguitar1]

Great! Thanks man👌

[@Bill-se4gr]

Great lesson as usual. Love Pink Floyd and appreciate the slow down and backing track!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much! David Gilmour really says a lot with only a few notes! Enjoy your week ahead😎

[@dieselman7453]

Thanks my man I enjoy your lessons I’ve learned a lot from you and it’s much appreciated thanks!! Brian from Ireland 🇮🇪 take care

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings from the USA, Brian! Glad you’re getting something from the lessons! Have an awesome week✌️

[@YURIYSALIY]

Очень доступно объясняете. Настоящий профессионал.

[@rustysguitar1]

I really do appreciate that buddy! Thanks so much 😎

[@SonicGrace]

Rusty , Dude this is Fantastic , Thank you Man :)

[@rustysguitar1]

Always appreciate it Daniel! Have an awesome week ahead🙏

[@wjewell63]

Fantastic my friend...👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Always appreciated WJewell! Have a great week ahead✌️

[@julieferrari7497]

Another very helpful lesson Rusty, i like your way of teaching your lessons, you go slow to where we can see what your doing. then you put all together, your lessons are just what i want to learn right now. thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Julie, so glad to hear it! I look for the same things when I watch a lesson video! Enjoy your week 👍

[@robertclarkguitar]

I bet you knew id be here!!!!!! Hahah thank you for the backing !!! But thank you for the brilliant lesson/s!!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Robert, I appreciate it buddy! I love looking at ideas from the master David Gilmour! Thank you bro 😎

[@petetrupiano8172]

Thanks so much rusty. I’ve been learning main comfortably numb solo and have been amazed how David Gilmore does so much with so little notes and so much space. Thanks for the break down

[@rustysguitar1]

I love me some David Gilmour Guitar! Such a great style! Thanks a lot, Pete👍

[@GStanna]

Great vid as always mate, my improv is getting way better since I came across your channel 🇬🇧

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings from the USA! Glad you are getting something out of the lessons! I’m glad you came across my channel also! Talk to you soon✌️

[@tonyrobbins9707]

This sounds so good Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Tony 😎

[@rafa_guitar]

Really beautiful solo Rusty! Very worthy advice to practice groups of 3 and 4 notes with metronome, thank you so much!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Rafa! If you get groups of three and four note sequences under your fingers, you will have a lot of fun flowing around the fretboard! Enjoy your week bro 😎

[@masterbuilder3166]

Rusty, I really appreciate your teaching and style of teaching. Definitely bringing mr out of that dreadful rut. Thank you sir 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Really glad to hear it MB! Thanks for leaving this great comment ✌️

[@kalimanelhombreincreible865]

Everything Together In This Lesson ! . Thanks/Gracias.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! Thanks a lot for watching! Enjoy your weekend 😎

[@royohara1535]

Another crackerjack of a lesson, Rusty! I'm starting to progress faster and better than ever before, thanks to your excellent lessons! Thanks so much for all you do!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Great! Glad to hear it Roy! We will keep getting better together! Talk to you soon👍

[@LiveToPlayGuitar]

12:38 💡 moment! Can’t Thank U Enough Good Sir! 🎸🔊🎶🤘✌️❤️🤟

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m so happy to hear that! That’s exciting! Keep rockin my friend👌

[@fredriksjobeck2732]

Thanks Rusty for sharing! Best teacher ever. Thumbs up from sweden👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Fredrik , glad to hear it! Greetings from the USA 👍

[@biscuitbassbroom7306]

Wow ...Instead say a Big thank you rusty I have been trying to learn this one for a long time and could not get those tremulous right .now I feel I have a chance ...im still a long time beginner ...but yr lessons have helped me in a big way ..thank you again I dont feel so dumb anymore 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@rustysguitar1]

We have all been there! So, you are definitely not dumb! I’m glad you’re getting something from my video lessons. Let’s keep moving forward together! Have a great weekend.👍

[@doitoichiyeumotlandung9206]

So nice for the old men like me !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

This is one for the old guys!!! Thanks a lot 👍

[@1031Jenna]

Amazing guitar teacher 👏 hats off to you sir!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind comment. Talk to you soon.👍

[@RedRiversGuitarJam]

Amazing Rusty, you’re a legend. The best.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you are are! Thanks for checking in! Enjoy your Sunday🙏

[@ScreamingEagle.]

Great lesson Rusty. I really like the way you break everything down...🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot! I’m glad you got something from the lesson! Talk to you soon👍

[@fabiansylvester7046]

Excellent Rusty and thanks for this Gilmore nugget

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool Fabian! Fun stuff! Thank you 👍

[@jonathanthaile4835]

You are so good. Now I started picking guitars. I started to like it more and more and feel so good to play. Please keep on uploading your valuable lessons. Thank you so much. May God bless you

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad you’re getting something from the lessons, Jonathan! Blessings to you also🙏

[@otmanblues4138]

Great lesson, Rusty!!! I have been learning and practicing the minor pentatonic scales up and down the fretboard and was proud of my achievements and was thinking, now I need to learn to make it musical. This lesson is exactly what I need to go to the next level. And David Gilmour is one of my guitar heroes. Really appreciate your lessons. I started playing guitar in Jan 2022 at 70. I discovered your channel a few months ago. 👍👍👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Sounds like you’re well on your way! You are really moving forward for only playing for a few months. You know what to work on. Keep me posted on your progress and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.👍

[@otmanblues4138]

@@rustysguitar1 thank you. I’m in Sydney, Australia for the weekend for my daughter’s 21st Birthday. Can’t wait to get back home to work on this lesson. Will post a video on KZbin when I’m done.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@otmanblues4138 Nice! Greetings from Chicago! Send me a link when you post the video. Thanks.👍

[@otmanblues4138]

@@rustysguitar1 Chicago!! I love Chicago. Visited there for a few days in September 2015. Lovely city! Would love to visit again one day.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@otmanblues4138 👍

[@user-sy1pq7qs8l]

Excellent Rusty!! I just learned a lot. Thank You

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Tom! And you’re very welcome buddy 🤛

[@MattH1874]

You had me with the first sentence. Love these Rusty. I've learnt so much from you already.

[@rustysguitar1]

I struggled with this concept early on for sure! It’s simple when you see someone do it! Hope you can put some of these ideas into your playing! Have a rockin week Matt 🤛

[@davetaylor-sp9re]

Hey Rusty, one of the best lessons I have seen posted. thx so much. please more floyd.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Dave! Glad to hear it! Oh yes I love me some David Gilmour!🔥

[@stewurbach9989]

Love your vibrato.

[@rustysguitar1]

I really do appreciate that Stew! Thank you 😎

[@wernermoser3406]

Pretty sharp!😁

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Werner! I appreciate it man 😎

[@dougsmith8430]

❤️🎸 SO GOOD! Thank you Rusty, you ROCK! 🎶

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, Doug! I appreciate you watching my videos! Later buddy!👍

[@dougsmith8430]

@@rustysguitar1 you bet… always enjoy and learn from you! Enjoy your weekend! 🎸🎶

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks man! Have a great weekend also👌

[@help797]

Love your style and presentation, will be studying your work for quite a while, Thank You

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you’re getting something from the lessons! Thanks a lot for the comment👍

[@bonzo1928]

A great lesson as always! Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked the lesson! Thanks for watching! Have a great Sunday🙏

[@trevorhansbury]

Fantastic guitar playing and tutorial , great Gilmour style licks Randy very well done my friend 🎸👏👏🙏🏻🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Trevor! Fun stuff! Much appreciated 😎

[@garyhughes9199]

Good one Rusty! Thanks.

[@rustysguitar1]

Much appreciated Gary! Thanks man 👍

[@rayross997]

Thanks Rusty, another excellent one.

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad you liked the lesson Ray! Thanks so much man 👍

[@chucklutter7399]

As usual another great lesson explained in a way I can understand even though my fingers are WAY behind this one. Thank you for sharing your experience knowledge and passion with those of us trying to make music. BEST AND PEACE

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m always happy to help Chuck! Thanks for taking the time to watch my lessons! Have a great weekend👍

[@cookingtheoryvlogsbyarchu409]

Awesome guitar playing

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@jaklemon74]

thanks a lot for this valuable lessons

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! Much appreciated 👍

You play very well. This subject is very difficult, I really admire you. Wishing you a lot of energy at the beginning of the week, opening a new week with much success.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! Much appreciated 👍

[@stuartdickson6251]

oh i got something from the lesson.... lots if somethings actually. I am in your debt good Sir

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool Stuart! I’m glad you got some ideas from my lesson! I really do appreciate the comment and enjoy your week ahead👍

[@scoobydoo4087]

Great lesson. Finally figured out what a “rut” note is 😂

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks man! We all need our RUT notes 😂 Later Scooby 😎

[@bobnieuwenhuis]

These are great tutorials. thank you!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Bob! I really appreciate it 👍

[@rajendrankappat3118]

Good lesson

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! HAPPY New Year 🎈

[@derekclacton]

KZbin has only just recommended you to me - better late than never! Another sub for your channel :)👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool Derek! Hope to see you soon 👍

[@Top.Mallorca]

Wonderful! Like from Mallorca!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@Freddie.astronaut]

Great lesson as always 👍 🙂 🤘

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Aria 👌

[@scoobydoo4087]

Thanks. Great lesson. Are you switching to B minor pentatonic scale when soloing over the B chord? Or did you stay in C minor pentatonic? Why D#? It’s the third of the B chord. Sounds great but please explain how u pick notes to land on besides the root note.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Scooby Doo, yes, the D sharp note is the third of the B chord. So landing on that note, when it briefly goes to the B chord, sounds melodic. but definitely not switching scales. The C# minor pentatonic works very well over both chords. And you can make a solo sound great with just that one scale. I only hit the D sharp note a couple times in that improv, but that does break up the sound of the pentatonic scale, also the D sharp note is the only note not in the C# minor pentatonic scale. I know that’s a lot of information but basically you can use the C# minor pentatonic over this back in track and jam for hours. It’s hard for me to stop once I get going. Any more questions don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks for the comment, bro!😎

[@scoobydoo4087]

Can I land on the E? Trying to understand the logic of each landed note Play the 1 of the C#. and 3rd of the B?

[@rustysguitar1]

@@scoobydoo4087 yes on the C-sharp chord, you can land on E! because that’s one of the chord tones. The goal would be to land on one of the notes in the chord as it’s being played. I did briefly show you the notes of each chord in the lesson. But if you play up and down the C-sharp, minor pentatonic scale, you were start to hear those notes. happy jamming bro

[@TonyMcGreal]

Superb presentation Rusty 👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Tony 😎

[@srevedeel1]

Love your stuff.could you do a video on using only chord tones with 7ths !could do with a few tips!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Lee! Playing over 7th chords is always a good topic! I will work on it! Enjoy your week ✌️

[@tamwar3]

Great lesson 👌

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@joejoe41madmad]

Hey Rusty , you’re like sunshine making an amazing appearance in my guitar playing. Thank you

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Joe! I like the way you said that man! I really appreciate it man 👌

[@telefrk49]

Really great Rusty!! thanks bro

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! Thanks for checking in Marc✌️

[@farmernewc]

Great job

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot! Much appreciated 👍

[@pjourneys5337]

Good solo guitar !

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@biscuitbassbroom7306]

Thanks for ye reply👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on 👍

[@beaumorris5289]

Great.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Beau! Later bro 😎

[@VeronikaWen]

Wow great tutorial! Love watching👍❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Veronika! Much appreciated!✌️

[@VeronikaWen]

@@rustysguitar1 You are very welcome☺️

[@brianward8421]

Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

This support is greatly appreciated Brian!!! Thanks so much 🤛✌️👍

[@JKlasen]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

This is greatly appreciated, Jim! Means a lot man! Let me know if you ever have any questions. Talk to you soon and have a great week.👍

[@aleksanderwasilewski5686]

Bardzo dobrze grasz, profesjonalnie. Jesteś dobrym nauczycielem.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot! Much appreciated 👍

[@teleplayer7081]

Niiiiice...thank you :)

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks TP! Much appreciated 👍

[@teleplayer7081]

@@rustysguitar1 very welcome :)

[@JKlasen]

74 now and started when I was 13, I am a lifelong learner and really appreciate your videos. I am almost exclusively acoustic but dig those blues and country licks, and, like a lot of folkies, still challenged in the nether regions! Do you do any acoustic lessons?

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad you like the lessons, Jim! I love the electric guitar so much I don’t play acoustic very often. But most of these lessons can definitely relate to the acoustic guitar. And again thank you so much for your support! Enjoy the rest of your week buddy👍

[@esteban1487]

I'm hearing some Pinkus Floydus!

[@rustysguitar1]

Oh yeah, I always love me some David Gilmour! Thanks bro😎

[@DavenRecords]

Hi Rusty, I really enjoy your tutorials and like your style of teaching. You’re a great player. How can I take private lessons from you? Thanks for everything and hope to hear from you. David

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey David, thanks for checking out the video! I only do the KZbin lessons for now! Let me know if you have any questions! Talk to you soon👍

[@user-rd4fs2fg2q]

Great lesson! Thanks! Love Pink Floyd very much! Trying to play these pieces of solo along the backing track, but cannot find out the moment when to start. As a result I start too early or too late. Can you give me some advice?

[@rustysguitar1]

Try taking the solo phrases one at a time. Playing them continuously over the backing track. There’s no exact science here. But if you try to do too many at once you won’t sound connected. Thanks so much for checking out the video and happy jamming.👍

[@esteban1487]

Rusty I learned guitar by following the chords which is like an ongoing puzzle to solve for me. Not sure how musical it is. 🤣

[@rustysguitar1]

Following the chords is the best way to learn guitar. Keeps you connected to everything you’re doing. And sounds like you have a sense of melody. So I think it’s very musical! Thanks for the comment.👍

[@andymoore4046]

First off, amazing lesson. Second, has anyone ever told you that you sound a little like Casey Kasem?

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad you liked the lesson Andy! That’s a name from the past. Casey Kasem had a voice that was trusted! So I definitely take that as a compliment! Happy New Year Andy ✌️

[@TheHenkblues]

Hello Rusty, are we always started with pattern 1?? Or is this random taken. I know all the patterns but never know were you start with. Thanks an by the way: GREAT LESSON and Teaching. regards,

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Henk! A good way is to start low and go high. Working around the root note of each position. So many ways to do it! Thanks again and enjoy your holiday season 🙏

[@MARKLINMAN1]

What pedal are you using here? Love the sound.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Mark, no matter what amp I’m using. I said it up clean. And then in this video I’m using the J rocket audio Archer overdrive pedal. Thanks for checking out the video! Catch you later.👍

[@siegfriedschlag4353]

🎄🎅 Hallo, sehr schön, vielen Dank🔔 see you later. Gruß Siggi und Marianne ❤🔔🎹

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Siggi! Much appreciated 👍

[@Crimepaysaskapolitician]

I kind of get what you're laying down and I pay close attention to you, the frustrating thing is my playing doesn't sound like yours. Little things you're doing I can't figure out.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey ML, I really need to do more lessons on technique! Because, knowing the right now, it’s is only the first step! The way you attack, the strings, dictates the mood! And technique separates a beginner from advanced! I will do some of those lessons coming up! I appreciate the comment and have a happy new year🎈

[@douggauzy6258]

The C sharp minor pentatonic is the same scale as E major pentatonic. ?????

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes, those two scales share the same notes. C-sharp minor it’s the relative minor of E major. Thanks for checking out the video Doug. Later bro.😎

[@kencorlett2897]

Uugh, Rusty you are gently but consistently pushing me out of position 1. Of the five, is there a second most useful position that's good to get to?

[@rustysguitar1]

The best way to start using all of the positions is just extend the scale forward or back on the fretboard. Honestly I just used three or four notes of the next position or the previous position. And just add that to your plate not the whole scale. Before you know what you’ll be adding to that and you’ll be playing the positions up and down. Keep working it out Ken🤛

[@darrinbunston5932]

Maybe even little more sustained or reverb

[@rustysguitar1]

Definitely needs more for the Gilmour sound. Enjoy your Sunday 🙏

[@johncummins5596]

Perry ga

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on bro 😎

[@darrinbunston5932]

That's to clean for Gilmore

[@rustysguitar1]

Just a lesson. Thanks 👍