The Place Between Rhythm & Lead

[@andrefludd]

The highest tier of guitar mastery lives between rhythm and lead! We should all strive to work toward it. Thanks for the tips!

[@PabPapp1]

yes but can you make a good song?

[@r0bophonic]

@@PabPapp1 Songwriting is a different skill set than playing an instrument. A master guitarist can make a whole career playing parts on existing songs, and many prefer that to songwriting. If you are looking to learn songwriting, there are some great KZbin channels dedicated to that.

[@davymoore]

It just makes sense that my two favourite guitar related channels are aware of each other hahahahaga, glad to see you here Andre!

[@TheIgnoramus]

Nice to see you here! Just saw your SG vid, pretty much all the same opinions 😂

[@redbloodedamerican2346]

​@@PabPapp1 Mastering guitar and song writing are 2 different skill sets

[@derekbrou]

You're a very calming presence in my life right now, I appreciate the Zen approach you have to music

[@AM2PMReviews]

It’s crazy how much Hendrix and Clapton styles have on us now. Double stops and major/min pentatonic and then trills. So so good. It’s everywhere. From Led Better, Mayer, to I could die a happy man country stuff and Stapleton, to Wild Rivers, to basically anything good. 😊

[@knifelyfe6565]

Why dont you listen to some Ike Turner, Buddy Guy and Freddie King.Without those three, there would have been no Jimi or Eric.

[@knifelyfe6565]

Also checkout some Texan Clint Strong who played with Merle Haggard.Clint was a prodigy under Howard Roberts. HAPPY LISTENING!

[@saddestchord7622]

I love IDLES so much. If everybody felt their music like they do, the world would be an even better place.

[@daveh3766]

Version of this song on From the Basement is amazing

[@jeanallard7764]

Thank you Eric, I have to say that I have never been so happy to support a creator, I really appreciate what you do.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thank you Jean - I really appreciate it!

[@DDLazlo]

Eric, I've watched hundreds of hours of online "lessons". Somehow, I've missed you until now. Something in your approach has clicked and I've broken through a wall. You're speaking and playing in a way that I connect with. I can feel a lot of floating ideas coalescing into a coherent picture. It feels "next level"!! Thanks for being there, man!

[@WolfmanAC]

Thanks for all the great content! Really appreciate your approach to teaching as well as your playing. Keep on being awesome.

[@mikeseder9385]

That's a badass guitar. Thanks for the great lesson!

[@edfederoff2679]

Great lesson, Eric! The corner of the guitar universe you're talking about is indeed the place we all seek to be - it's the key to truly making music, rather than repeating memorized riffs. If you're a solo player that wants to sound like a band, it's a necessity. Your walk through the fundamentals to get us seeing how to run like pros is a revelation. A shout out to Wes Montgomery, who's use of the octave interval taught all the Pentatonic rockers how to put sparkle in a lead line.

[@geew-fr9th]

Hey Eric, I've seen a few of your videos and they're always instructive and inspiring. But what makes the neck of that guitar ' the best ever' ? Thanks for the great lessons. ( Nice plants ☘️)

[@guloguloguy]

PERHAPS YOU COUD DO SOME VIDEOS, TO EXPLAIN, AND DEMONSTRATE THE BASICS, AND USES OF "DOUBLE-STOPS"?! IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SOUND, BUT, I HAVEN'T FOUND MUCH INFO ABOUT THIS TOPIC!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Sure! Check out this vid I talk more about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV7TZp-Zi7VgqpI

[@FrankyMaze]

Great video Eric!!! Sadly it's so true that guitarists are taught like chords and scales are almost worlds apart !

[@DamonNicholls]

Your tone and feel is always spot on and keeps getting better and better. Very inspiring. I’m a fan of your aesthetics too. The plants and colors. That new guitar sounds and looks amazing. Thanks for the great content. I’m gonna check out that Idles song. I didn’t realize they had melodic stuff. I remember them as more thrash punk.

[@CoreyZ232]

IDLES have some great stuff on these last few records that really covers a lot of ground and I think expands to some easier jumping in points! I second everything you mentioned, Eric you’ve been helping me out for years and the videos keep getting better. Thank you!

[@DennisK55]

Man, you have found your calling. Very cool. You are speaking my language. This is what I have have been missing in my guitar playing. Great sounding set up you have. I’m all in.

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!! THANK YOU, ERIC, FOR THIS INCREDIBLE DEMO/LESSON!! THAT'S A VERY NICE LOOKING, AND, SOUNDING GUITAR!!

[@quintondeanmusic]

“If the chord progression is dope you don’t have to do that much” This right here! If the progression and melody are awesome this is so so easy to do! My singer/songwriter always compliments my playing and I’m just like, girl! You wrote a dope at melody/chord progression, I’m just following along!

[@christopher-miles]

what a freaking-killer instrument. beautiful and naturally inspiring to play?! imho so, so, cool!

[@christopher-miles]

i think it's a callaham brigsy or tele. no cares i know. i just like it.

[@TheIgnoramus]

Pretty much why Ill always appreciate Hendrix.

[@sirmaurice1023]

Why is the pentatonic scale so prevalent? I never could wrap my head around why its more popular than diatonic scales.

[@RJRegenold]

I think one reason is because it can be played over the 3 corresponding modes (ie: major pentatonic works over Lydian, Ionian, and Mixolydian and minor pentatonic works over Dorian, Aeolian, and Phyrgian) without having to know the mode of the underlying chords.

[@boomerdell]

Excellent question and Bobby McFerrin does a much better job of explaining it quickly and simply than I can: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJaZpXVogM6Nq80

[@r0bophonic]

He actually answers your question at 13:54

[@JerryLeeHowell2]

It's because it sounds great. Doesnt matter how much a player knows, you'll always hear it in there. It's like a screwdriver in a toolbox, it's always important to understand its place and power. Signed, Eric Johnson.

[@NineInchFailz]

You have so many unique god-tier video ideas. It’s refreshing to see concept based videos like this and not just the usual “blues scale soloing.” For sure will be purchasing your course

[@maximepignon9537]

in other words, think more like a bassist

[@insulartomb]

been thinking on this topic a lot recently - studying bob weir especially! v excited to dig into this

[@boomerdell]

Love, love, love Bob Weir's incredible guitar playing, which I honestly believe is far too overlooked. His use of inversions and unusual and unexpected rhythms...just absolutely spectacular.

[@searing7549]

Weir is the master when it comes to this style of guitar playing. Criminally underrated!

[@brianreslow9599]

Great Channel! I have surfed many channels, but Eric shows better paths for playing and understanding the guitar.

[@barrieglenn8353]

Another excellent vid

[@petergraham9267]

In 5 bloody minutes you've explained CAGED better than a DOZEN long winded, complex courses have ever done!! You made it USEABLE! Man, I really will "help a brutha out" after this!! Now, on to the rest of the video..............😎👍

[@MrTIM2U]

Look at this guitar! When the changes are DOPE...you don't have to shoehorn something in! Love you.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks Timothy ! 🧡 !

[@Sonofanoob]

First time watching your channel, I am throughly impressed by your method of teaching. I’ve been playing on and off the last 12 years and there is easily one of my concise videos I’ve seen. I’ll will different purchase your course.

[@r0bophonic]

Playing the changes is a great course title. Can’t wait to check it out!

[@ChrisPiccoMusic]

That guitar. Oh my god.

[@JayMathy]

June 5th is my birthday. What an amazing present for myself! Great video, as always.

[@meeno_the_man]

Really solid recap of such fine fundamentals. Grabbing the new coarse now. Bravo, brother. Bravo.

[@boomerdell]

Already have the next TrueFire course -- your 'Playing The Changes' course -- ordered. Very much looking forward to it. Thanks, Eric!

[@MrAlison0806]

Dude I subscribe to Pickup Music and I did their CAGED course. But I think you are cool, and I will buy yours. Be kind to yourself, eat pizza, 4 life!

[@benbush1227]

Thank you for this remarkable lesson, that is very generous of you, I understand it evolved from your education and many hours of commitment to the instrument! Im looking forward to purchasing your new course, and because of your tremendously professional and customer friendly website, I look forward to purchasing the short version lessons. Many of the online purchase sites are confusing and do not welcome pay pal. Awesome Everything! Thank you!

[@titoniciasg.t.dasilva7115]

Dude ive recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching a bunch of your tutorials! Keep going man! Love the lessons!

[@stephenbrumlow931]

I’m definitely picking up this new course. I’ve always thought that rhythm and chordal work is far more interesting and can add beautiful textures to a song.

[@AdamLevyGuitarTips]

"The Place Between Rhythm & Lead" - you mean middle position, right? Okay, seriously. I really enjoyed this! Thank you, Eric.

[@searing7549]

AKA, Bob Weir!

[@zingleraster9124]

Eric has had a haircut. Looking sharp!!! Another great lesson.

[@frauddetector6129]

Again. Eric’s teaching speaks to me. It’s how my brain works. Thanks man🎸

[@AngelicusImmortus]

The best artist who plays lead and rhythm is James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers.

[@tomrwills]

I live somewhat close to the Beachland Ballroom - northern Ohio accent would pronounce it Beachlind - sort of a softer a/i sound.

[@spookyroofus]

Great one this week, Eric. Super practical advice. Big thanks.

[@gregheisenburg7781]

Great content, very informative. And damnn that's a sexy guitar.

[@isaac0079]

I am in love with that guitar.

[@Bertone]

Best guitar teacher!

[@dragon43inf]

Looking forward to your TrueFire course. Your other courses were awesome on TrueFire

[@jasong4879]

Second Eric looks like he owns a Cessna and has Columbian business partners. lol.

[@mattgilbert7347]

That space is where I live. Thanks for this one, Eric.

[@joeschlicht]

I'm usually very traditional with my tastes for guitars, Les Paul with (p90s), Jazzmaster _with_ a rhythm circuit, and hey, a Strat better have 3 single coils... but damn that guitar is sick. Sick.

[@adriangonciarz]

Did he just mix chords with the course? :D Please buy my chourds :D Awesome lesson bro!

[@eddiefenton6309]

Best music channel on KZbin at the moment. Thank you so much for this!

[@DeGroove]

Wow…that second Eric looks groovy! Great to know there’s two of you. Classic Haugen, right here. Thank you mentor, as always, great stuff. Take care

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

My brother fed my face into an AI art generator :-)

[@philredmond]

Very cool. I have to ask...what brand of guitar is that?

[@jltrem]

Them changes...holy Buddy Miles.

[@stevewilson3793]

Excellent lesson Eric, as always.

[@lindamcguigan5989]

I do like Mondays, superb Eric

[@macsarcule]

Thank you, Eric! ✌️😌🎸

[@joekimberlin264]

Idles rule, great lesson, that guitar sounds amazing!!

[@tjnugent62]

There is a Bee Gee's tune with a similar chord progression.

[@Emmetgriffin9]

You the best thanks dawg 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@noodlemans]

New viewer. Fantastic lesson. I subbed.

[@knifelyfe6565]

Jimmie Vaughan is the best rythym player on the planet.

[@gab_ale]

0:56 Dang, I love this chord.

[@DoomSDar1on]

Such an ugly lookin guitar. But it does sound good.

[@dragon43inf]

Great video brother! Sick guitar

[@theq937]

What’s up BRO, here’s your chords!

[@TheTheunrl]

That intro..... what a sound!

[@kexbo]

Woah WTF Eric Haugen and IDLES, that's like my two favorite things in the world! Totally didn't expect to hear The Beachland Ballroom on this channel

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

You'd be surprised at how much wild & screechy stuff I enjoy!

[@kirkduval1279]

Wowwee that guitar is beautiful.

[@nealpike6611]

please do a full lesson on beach land ballroom

[@tancho103]

This is how guitar should be played.

[@mmeiersyard1]

Can you please use a guitar with fret markers?

[@harveycan5820]

Lovely playing, sound, and approach. Do you know what Goldfoils are on that sweet guitar? They sound great. Thanks!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Daniel made them!

[@UmVtCg]

Annoying stereo effect when wearing headphones

[@leobender2910]

That is one good looking guitar.

[@brentperez4700]

What is he playing? That is gorgeous.

[@jeffrey5013]

Hey Eric, i just bought your CAGED online course and definitely learned a lot! Would you recommend continuing with the one about soloing or the one about going with the changes? I can only afford one of these per month right now so your recommendation would mean so much!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

"Playing The Changes" has some really pretty chord progressions to work with so I'd recommend that one first!

[@Hexonip]

Protect this man! He is a gift!

[@matttorrence2900]

Eric lost a bunch of weight.

[@durstgt]

Eric’s playing and tone is always good

[@chrisstewart7078]

Genius…what kind of guitar is that?

[@JesusH.Tap-Dancingchrist7328]

Cant tell if he loooks more like Clapton or Bob Ross

[@johnl.6930]

You always make sense Eric! Beautiful logic articulated expertly! Thanks!✌️❤️

[@SpitfireSchoch]

See the chord and scale in the same spot is a great tip! I for the life of me cannot barre chords. All I've got are open string cords. Is something like this still possible?

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Oh yeah! You're asking about open position pentatonics - I talk about those in this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/barHZmBur9dsh9k

[@Thomas-pq4ys]

Being a totally ear trained musician, I gloss over when someone starts talking theory, and brings paper out with scribbles. Those pickups remind me of those of my first electric guitar, a Teisco Checkmate.they look nearly identical, but sound so much better. What are they? Nice playing...

[@hh4826]

Guitar looks beautiful.

[@MulryTime]

I love that you did an IDLES song, because I haven't been keeping up with their most recent stuff. It sent me down a rabbit hole of trying to figure out their guitar style and listening to Crawler. much appreciated.

[@HandyL]

Lovely intro, very Gilmouresque when you flipped the switch 😃👍🏽✌🏽

[@cessna187]

This is where Ronnie Wood lives right?

[@MrAlison0806]

Whenever the Eric over my shoulder tells me a change is coming I say, “get out of here, Eric, just cause I watching on KZbin doesn’t mean you can come to my house whenever you want.”

[@rafa_guitar]

Hi Eric I has been following your channel for some time and I love the way you put "stuff" to the purpose of made music, I pre-order you course and I got it already, I want to go deep with it and consolidate the bunch of concepts that I am starting to being able to use properly to enjoy creating music with rhythm, fills, leads... Thank you so much for all you lessons and the courses, you are a great player and a great teacher. Best wishes to you Eric! (btw: this lesson is an extremely useful compendium of the magic of having everything related in music and guitar)

[@kayjc0975]

Nice guitar by danielfields

[@tableken9143]

Simple rich cool technical a lot to improve

[@playguitarguy]

I am a first-time visitor (of many I am sure). Thanks for the clearest approach to this ever. I am an older, advanced player that should have been on this approach long ago. Never too late to expand! Happy to drop you a cup of coffee. Cheers!

[@gabrielr4329]

Wow, just discovered this channel after years of YT guitar searches.

[@stratocumulusnimbostratus328]

Thanks Eric, bought the course! ❤

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thank you!!

[@jasong4879]

Love how you make it make sense. I always learn something new. I'm gunna try your True Fire course finally!

[@Cowdog1]

You are amazing... I'm playing bass, but it inspires me.... your videos....

[@autokrohne]

Great content. Love your easy going approach. Playing the changes is also a core of BeBop Jazz. Also use of pentatonics. Can’t go wrong.