EJ Mini Lesson 02

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I love those chord melodies....so beautiful!!

[@Teguasa]

Tomo is the best Teacher... yet i see his comments everywhere i watch video... which is great He's a best teacher around the world but he still have a room for learning..

[@juanmarcona820]

two of my best guitarists on my list,Mr. Eric Johnson and Mr. Tomo Fujita, Nice :o

[@Jmilillo]

Eric’s house looks nice

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

I met EJ after a show on the Ah Via Musicom tour. I told him I’d never had a lesson, but was fascinated by his chordal approach. He explained exactly this, just learning the major scale all over the neck and mixing up any and all notes from it. 30 years later, and it’s still how I approach chordal improv LOL! Thanks Eric, you are a genius!

[@chrisluckhardt]

I’ve been listening to Eric for 30 years. I can’t remember ever hearing a bad note choice. His melodic sensibility is so tasteful.

[@omontrosa3393]

Trademark live at austin when hes young but i agree totally he is a legend forever

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Well - just for variation then, try playing this at half speed and you'll have some idea what Eric Johnson might sound like if quite particularly drunk at around 4 in the morning ...

[@kxmrock]

He Is Definitely on Par With Tommy Emmanuel as A CGP Certified Guitar Player 8>)

[@denparrish]

@@kxmrock Always a fan and lucky to see him twice live! Just curious, if you haven't watched the young kid Matteo Mancuso? Here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGmypKieiamonNk

[@blakefedie16]

actually i think there's a live version of cliffs of dover where he hits a wrong note... but then of course completely saves it. But maybe he did it on purpose to make us lesser guitarists feel good

[@RickGraham]

brilliant stuff!

[@GabrielOrdeix]

extremely well done lesson

[@chrisblanchard1514]

"you know what I mean...like..." followed by something better than I've ever played, followed by "so that's just D Major.". Master...EJ is the master.

[@EricBourassa]

haha, no EJ we don't know what you mean. please explain to us mortals

[@misterknightowlandco]

15 minutes to learn, lifetime to master, right? 😆

[@mrmisterman999]

You call him eric I call him master

[@aronchas]

Even his furniture style choice is tasteful

[@Monomonmamon]

even with how he dress, never seen this man on a bad outfit

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

When he's moving around, listen to the lower voice, listen to how he moves the bass line. That's the key to making it all flow together cohesively.

[@Fitzliputzli23]

Yea, it is this counterpoint-like voicings. Melody and bass each go independend directions. Think you need to have two brains for improvising like this. Joe Pass did it. And Bach.

[@gabrielneves1970]

That's true. The bass and the highest voices are the most important ones, indeed!

[@iNSANEcOOkieMONstEr]

If you listened to everything that Eric says all the way up to 02:22 , stopped there with that clear assignment and went off and learned every note on each string.. you would be far better than those that never did and who are still living inside of that "box". Such great words of wisdom, Eric! Thank you. 😉

[@noelbohlin3283]

These lessons are a goldmine, and Eric's genius is almost incomprehensible!

[@clausmadsen6754]

Noel Bohlin probably more willingness to dedicate himself to practicing rather than genius. Simply dedication.

[@chipgaasche4933]

We're so happy for you, noel, that YOU can comprehend it. Lol

[@mrmisterman999]

this guy is a national treasure

[@huseyintuter]

He is a world treasure his music and inspiration has conquered whole world.. his music is the 8th wonders of the world

[@playmoreguitar5393]

My friend he is a gift to this universe...

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

I want him to represent Earth should any event of intergalactic measure takes place. Following Alan Holdsworth and George Benson.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

He really is. Not surprisingly, he’s a finer person than artist. How is THAT possible? Lol

[@Dwayne898]

Had me at Cliffs of Dover... Please, go on.

[@PeX218]

Check Manhattan.

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

Always in awe of how pretty all his playing is, clean or overdriven. So melodious.

[@faustoorieta]

He really knows his way around the guitar and has such a unique style. Living proof that practice and hard work pays off.

[@zackeriah87]

I love how this lesson is always relevant. You can’t learn the fretboard well enough! Great way to think about it(adding 1-2 Notes at a time). “Chords are like melodies”. Thx Ej!

[@houseofshred3725]

You're one of the main reasons I started playing 25 years ago. I cannot begin to express my gratitude.

[@6StringJourney]

It takes years to reach a certain level at guitar and then you watch this guy effortlessly play all three tone variation of a major scale in a melody like its nothing. Insane player, beautifull sound

[@monday6524]

A very real demonstration as to why putting the work in makes a difference.

[@platformsandbellbottoms]

Eric, I've been a huge fan of your's for 30 years or so now! Every time I see a video of your's it's like 5 or 6 guitar lessons all wrapped up in one! Thank you for this video & for all the years of wonderful music & fantastic guitar playing! I'll be looking forward to the next one!

[@PanhandlePrepping]

Wow this is awesome!!! I had no idea you were doing these until Tom Bukovac mentioned it today. Thank you so much for doing this, Eric. And thank you for directing any support to Feeding America and local food banks. Keep ‘em coming please!!

[@Yngsatchvai]

Tom is a damn treat aint he!?

[@goodgrandpa]

I could sit here and listen to him play all day..

[@TheKitara20]

It is so impressive, when he’s just ”you know” and plays the most beautiful things you could ever play with that instrument.

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

"Mini" Lesson; learn every note on the fretboard. See you next week. 😳

[@ottodregni1902]

Good luck! I’m trying too

[@theminecraftguypleyz6067]

@@batmandeltaforce you can get pretty far without learning theory but eventually it will hold you back. Especially if you ever wan't to jam with people which is the best part about music. Some take pride in being oblivious; these people are foolish. How arrogant of you to think you're smarter than the collective intelligence of your ancestors.

[@stygmatodermuropynephrosis7810]

@@batmandeltaforce For a reason that Eric Johnson is where he should be. Tell me where you are in your 54 years as a musician?

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

StringGene you are delusional if you think anyone is reading that essay mate

[@ianparker5007]

@@batmandeltaforce that will get you there.. sort of. Being aware of what intervals you're using, interchange, borrowing from parallel keys, modulation, alterations, etc are going to be a lot more sensible with a full knowledge of note choice. Modes are just patterns and are 1 pixel in the whole landscape of theory.

[@TheNetgirl71]

I have also been listening to Eric for over 30 years and it never ever gets old. My Favorite musician of all time besides Neil Peart.

[@omarsigler]

Learning all the notes on the fretboard changed my life, thank you so much Eric 🙏🏻🎸💕

[@stevenorton7963]

I must confess, a very musically academic friend of mine tried to explain this to me 40 years ago at a time when I was not ready to absorb it - hell, we had Floyd Rose’s and glow in the dark guitars. EJ has nailed it here, breaking it down into a completely logical and understandable format...

[@sammyrothrock6981]

EJ eats lives and breathes guitar a master and a inspiration and over 45 years plus experience. Know the fretboard chords of melodies of every key 🗝 sweet!

[@johantaharin491]

Its 8am in🇲🇾🇲🇾..i was just practicing your solo! I put the treble on 0 and add reverb and delay...your scale is so different and melody is so beautiful...will entertain my family for Hari Raya on sunday playing your songs.thank you for the music Sir🌷

[@MrJMatch]

Such a soft, pleasant, and kind demeanor. And a good teacher! Giving substantive content but keeping it simple and focused.

[@theshredguitarist25]

2:32 wow… that D Major Scale improv right there alone was just incredible!!!

[@peterPlaysTheGuitar]

Why would someone dislike such a video? Warm hearted individual, with a crazy successfully career, sits down and gives everybody a piece of advice... what's not to like?

[@alexchng]

I've been a student of the guitar for about 4 years now. Consumed a lot of music and content in that time. I've never heard a guitarist talk specifically about what his/her mind was going through during an iconic performance. And now I'm hearing EJ himself discuss the intro to that LEGENDARY Cliffs of Dover performance. Love it

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

Wish I had this lesson when I was young, he’s obviously a master musician and great teacher.

[@williamwagnon2809]

Eric, thank you so much for sharing your time to make these lessons and even more so because it is for the local food banks. I pledge support for the food banks for every lesson that I view and challenge all others to do it also. Give what you can to help your brothers and sisters in need! Please post your support and maybe it will encourage Eric to continue sharing his wisdom. It's a win-win!!

[@victorvalverde9478]

Man, I can listen to YOU all day EJ. Thank you!!! VVV

[@ebozyn]

For the love of all that's righteous, mic this man when he speaks!

[@quellidelnido]

oh man... you are right there, with van gog, Michelangelo, bach and all the ones who made humanity worth something.

[@Skypie61]

Such a great player and a warm hearted & peaceful soul...🎸🎶🎵🎼

[@markingraham5947]

Always love watching you play. Everything is so melodic and smooth. Thank you for giving us these mini lessons.

[@dougquaid4745]

Pure magic!!! You make me want play more but also give up at the same time 👍

[@mattbreaux9167]

If you had told me years back, one day you will sit and listen to a lesson from the tonemaster himself, I wouldn't have believed you. Thanks Eric, I started learning my c major on every string, horizontally and vertically just this week

[@saucyjk6453]

ric I’ve performed and taught guitar since I was a teenager. I’m 55 now. Started guitar after hearing the Hendrix Monterey recording. I was turned on to you by a fellow teacher/player Danny trainer in the phila area in 89, 90. Honestly, you are just a superb, sublime beautiful player. You take the guitar in a non trad jazz way to distant places. More classical Indian/trad Celt. An inspiration.

[@stevelankford7343]

What a awesome person to mention the food bank in a guitar lesson, which is what brought me here. Thanks for musical advice and the reminder to remember those who struggle daily, god bless you Eric.

[@JohnDoe-mh8tm]

Wow! I wish I found this sooner! Thanks Eric!

[@museumofoddities9748]

Improvising various triads within scales is something I've been working on for the last few years. This video is a reminder of how far I have to go. Criminy.

[@FG-fk6jb]

One of the greatest guitar players. On a side note - seems to me that Eric is truly nice, humble human being and with a sincerely beautiful smile to boot.

[@arnaldobonilla-ortiz21]

Thanks for taken the time to share your knowledge and thanks for helping us remember we have neighbors in need at this time... Blessings

[@HarlanHarvey76]

Thank you for the inspiration, Eric! I'm delivering food boxes today

[@sergeyromashkin7876]

Wow! Eric Johnson is on YT teaching us! Thanks a lot!

[@pizzacrusher4632]

Thank you so much for doing these!!! I did my part on feedingamerica. thanks for making the link available in the description. All very fast, easy and unintrusive.

[@rpmoore04]

Thank you for all you do, and for sharing your amazing gifts.! God Bless you.!

[@phoenixgierra6484]

Master, you are so humble. Yet, so good and mighty in what you do. Keep to coming. Thank you.

[@mr.perfecto509]

Ain't got words to describe how admire your humility. Thank you Eric.

[@jerryolivermason6760]

So nice to have Mr.Johnson and his lovely sunburst lady Strat in the livingroom tonight! 🥂

[@colepriceguitar1153]

God has given him a gift to bless others with.

[@levioliver6764]

Listening to cliffs of Dover live changed my whole view on playing guitar. It amazed me how full the improv intro sounded considering it was just one guitar. The day I found Eric Johnson was the day my life changed forever

[@BrianAnderson-7]

This was no mini lesson Eric ;) It's a massive lesson. Thanks so much for taking the time to do it. :)

[@samiam3297]

Whoa! Had to pinch my self to make sure i wasn't asleep...nope..im awake! Thank You!

[@viewoftheaskew]

solid advice, thanks! Just gave 2 boxes organic food to the food bank last week.

[@shepherdsmith176]

Thank you so much for taking the time to pass your wisdom on! I among many others really appreciate it!

[@stephenbedford1395]

I learn so much from just watching him; he's so melodic.

[@krikeyitstimeforcricket967]

Wonderful lesson. It does help! Thank you Mr Johnson! Ps extremely valid point regarding donations to the food bank too. 🙏🏼

[@MarkLambertMusic]

For whatever reason, many (most?) guitarists skip learning the most basic thing of all: knowing the notes on your instrument. As anyone who took band, strings, or piano in school can tell you, the very first thing you learn on any other instrument is what the notes are for any given fingering. I guess a big reason is because of the dumb-dumb dots on the guitar's fretboard. You can get dot overlays for fretless instruments like the violin, but these are for absolute beginners and are only meant to be used for a short while; using them at all is usually discouraged. Fretboard markings allow guitarists to skate by using only positions, shapes, and patterns.

[@michaelmclean4791]

Love your music and watching you play. Great cause also. Thanks Eric

[@PGU13BHEI]

Turning the world upside down and sideways has brought out the best in a lot of people.

[@austincz1763]

Just donated to a food bank here in Austin! Now I am inspired to go do some melodic chord work! Thanks EJ!

[@1-2-q5o]

I know a lot of people and especially fans of your art have a love reserved in their hearts for you. Such a gift to be able to be inspired by such art, throughout your career and these lessons. Thank you & Take Care Eric Johnson.

[@chazdog789]

Thanks so much Eric... Great to see you...

[@mross1968]

Thanks, Eric! The point you make about learning the notes as the first step to unlocking the guitar is so right on! Thanks for sharing your talent and great knowledge.

[@JimPoston1]

Outstanding Eric! Thank you. Tom Bukovac spoke highly of you and your "quarantine hunker down lessons" on your youtube site. Thanks again! Tom was RIGHT!

[@MrTommySullivan]

These lessons are fantastic and aimed at making a player more musical. Eric does this in a very easy-to-digest way. Phenomenal and humble master.

[@hearpalhere]

Thank you Eric for this wonderful lesson and beautiful playing, it's inspirational. Most especially, thank you for asking people to donate to a local food bank!

[@tommyholtMN]

Thanks for sharing your mind. Beautiful strat!

[@chadgarber]

These are awesome!

[@jacoscofield5150]

Thanks Eric for doing these Hope you and your family is doing well !!!

[@ejasugas9495]

Eric's makes me going back to play guitar again. So clean i love his tone.

[@takavaka758]

Good luck :)

[@RodneyWallaceDynamoC]

Thanks for another great lesson, can't get any better than this.

[@jimbrennanguitar]

Eric exhibits a fine soul. I'm glad he's around.

[@mattvanyguitar]

It’s a pretty amazing time in music when a genius will just give you a free freaking lesson! Seriously thankful for your investment in other players.

[@zach7j]

Excellent material! Thank you Eric! So glad I picked up one of those straps in Atlanta.

[@guitboxgeek]

Very cool lesson, and great to see you on KZbin, Eric. I especially think it's really terrific that you're asking for folks to donate to local food banks in these hard times. Amazing, thank you.

[@ermanevcil]

So glad to see that !

[@danielsperry8114]

Thank you Eric Johnson this was worth my $25.00 donation .

[@patmcmacken1435]

Eric absolutely beautiful cords. Thank you for these lessons. Warm regards from Michigan 🌞

[@npatricksmith]

Thanks EJ. Much appreciated.

[@matthewragudo]

So thankful for this. Thanks Eric !

[@rahuljoshi198]

Here, he changed my life with this information ❤️

[@mikeroberts9199]

If you're giving, check your employer's gift matching guidelines. After my submission to my local food bank, it let me enter my employer's name and it verified that they match. I had a few more steps over in my HR portal, but now I've doubled my gift. Eric, thank you so much for your generosity and for inspiring others to pitch in. I've come to expect nothing less of you. You've always been a huge, positive influence on me in more ways than one.

[@Perspectemony]

Thank you, Eric! Let's all help each other to take care of ourselves out there!

[@U2WB]

One mini lesson is enough to teach me that my 55 years with the guitar was a waste of time because I will never be any good. 😂 Seriously Eric is one of the most unique and gifted players I’ve ever seen and heard. Brilliant !

[@stevenaustin4591]

Every time Eric plays its PURE MUSIC, sounds beautiful EVERY time! :)

[@diegoestala3703]

Thank you Eric, you’re top 5 humans for sure

[@ThePotomuss]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together and share your perspective Eric!

[@ramonmarins]

My favorite guitarist!

[@Narvin_lama]

God bless you eric for what you r doing...

[@SVATTIMO]

These lessons are very brilliant!!! Simplicity, major and minor harmony and modes. Love it. Thanks Eric!!

[@vakoaglyc]

Thank you EJ ! 🐐!

[@dannylee4007]

Thank you Eric Johnson. Always amazing info and very well delivered. Great point and very helpful to guitarists! Learn that fretboard :)

[@nemesto7762]

A guitar legend giving lessons wow were so lucky!

[@shifushay]

This video is pure gold!!!

[@LennyGrayGuiltless]

Thank you so much for posting.