EJ Mini Lesson 02

Here is my second Mini Guitar Lesson. If you enjoyed it please consider donating to your local food bank. Any amount will help someone less fortunate. If you are in the USA you can make a donation at www.feedingame.... Worldwide, you can donate to www.actionagai.... Thank you for your support.

[@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

[@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

[@aronchas]

Even his furniture style choice is tasteful

[@Monomonmamon]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@Dwayne898]

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

[@PeX218]

Check Manhattan.

[@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

[@pappasgmail]

Not only one of the greatest musicians, but also a great human being!!!

[@goodgrandpa]

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

[@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. 😉

[@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!

[@faustoorieta]

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

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

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

[@TheKitara20]

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

[@houseofshred3725]

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

[@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!?

[@Angelo-wx7gp]

If someone dislikes this video i don't know what are you thinking

[@rakeshuvobd_ctg8924]

You can explain all you want & I'd spend years watching your videos yet learn nothing cause I'd be too amazed to understand❤

[@vakoaglyc]

Thank you EJ ! 🐐!

[@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.

[@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.

[@EastPlanet]

That move at 4:00, wow lol. Gorgeous

[@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.

[@wild291]

EJ guitar lesson?!...I thumb it up even before watching.

[@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.

[@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!

[@ebozyn]

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

[@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🌷

[@dougquaid4745]

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

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

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

[@danielsperry8114]

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

[@jacoscofield5150]

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

[@EphemeralProductions]

one of the best guitarists out there as far as I'm concerned!

[@sergeyromashkin7876]

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

[@ejasugas9495]

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

[@takavaka758]

Good luck :)

[@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...

[@diegoestala3703]

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

[@MrJMatch]

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

[@viewoftheaskew]

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

[@Guitarpaul666]

Well all that was way above me I didn't learn a damn thaing , but i waatched the whole thing i wias mesmorised, EJ is a great person, lovely human being and an amazing player.

[@HarlanHarvey76]

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

[@npatricksmith]

Thanks EJ. Much appreciated.

[@JohnDoe-mh8tm]

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

[@RobertLongM]

So true! I fail to keep memorizing and fall back to patterns. Then also my thoughts collide and my fingers don't catch up - I Choke! . Thank you sir

[@stephenbedford1395]

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

[@digitafutura6174]

Now, Aren't we all THANKFUL for this CORONA WFH phenomenon?. . ..Imagine how much u would have to pay to go to MR. JOHNSON's masterclasses . . . Furthermore, He probably wouldn't even have time to hold a masterclass like this.

[@Yngsatchvai]

Steve Vai has been a goldmine lately also. Its awsome what people who love playing will do when trapped. So I got this plan when this has all passed.

[@colepriceguitar1153]

God has given him a gift to bless others with.

[@RodneyWallaceDynamoC]

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

[@kvltothewonderhorse]

Good to know Eric’s well stocked up on kitchen roll.

[@Garbrel80]

Listening to EJ play always brings that "shit-eating grin" to my face ..... Or manly tears of joy. His first instructional video is still a gold mine of info for every guitarist alive today. And has anyone else noticed what a gorgeous _tone_ he gets? [/sarcasm] I know it's been stated a million times but I simply cannot comprehend how an amplified guitar can sound so mellifluous ... and yes, most of that is in the PLAYER rather than the instrument/gear, but anyway ... it inspires me to know that impossibly beautiful brilliance still exists.

[@omarsigler]

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

[@rahuljoshi198]

Here, he changed my life with this information ❤️

[@tommyholtMN]

Thanks for sharing your mind. Beautiful strat!

[@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!!

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

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

[@ramirointrocaso3578]

good lesson my king ❣️ but my guitar doesn't have those chords 😂🤣🤣

[@sunsparkle8443]

You should return it for a refund

[@Jonpoo1]

Same haha. I’m okay at playing but from the opening riff I knew this wasn’t the lesson for me

[@youparkedinmysafe-space1476]

Gay

[@ras.4913]

Ej= Guitar hero par excellance

[@stantissue2065]

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

[@jerryolivermason6760]

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

[@quellidelnido]

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

[@theshredguitarist25]

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

[@shifushay]

This video is pure gold!!!

[@matthewragudo]

So thankful for this. Thanks Eric !

[@lanecam1]

Great! Thank you, 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.

[@az4214]

Musical God Like. Or, Like his left hand man. So clean always. Though pick hand is also important to learn and watch.

[@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

[@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

[@jamesleavelle]

Wow, Im a bit speechless.... I just had a guitar lesson with Eric fn Johnson.... how cool is that? Thank you sir!

[@anthonyfisher5076]

and he has a wonderful voice to add to his genius.

[@ramonmarins]

My favorite guitarist!

[@kxmrock]

Draw a Fret Board on Paper (make copies) and write the Notes on it every day/Memorize their position… Saw that advice some where a few years back. (i still need to do it tho)

[@evanmastermind]

I would say just sit with your guitar and point to a random fret and then see how quickly you can figure out which note it is. This helped me learn the notes really fast. Also learn where each note's octave, third, fifth, seventh, etc are.

[@Fitzliputzli23]

I recommend learning the notes on the A and E strings first. Based on this you can name the tones on the other strings by imagining triangles. But: Just learning the names of all the notes doesn't bring you anywhere. You also need to learn their relation to a key (chord, scale), before you can turn this knowledge into music.

[@paincakes7693]

This is so cool of you that you are doing this. Keep them up 👌👌

[@MetalLenny]

Thank you so much for posting.

[@victorvalverde9478]

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

[@georgeherrera5809]

Just a phenomenal guitarist

[@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?

[@stefanopatteri5171]

Mr Johnson... Looks like you are playing Piano on Guitar to me..... Amazing!

[@johnmjones1604]

Eric's music is beautiful

[@itsianwood]

What a wonderful treat!

[@markingraham5947]

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

[@mackymccarthy]

Drop 2 major inversions and learning your I vi ii V Chords helps, this guy is a hero

[@RemyTrahant]

Thank you, EJ! Great lesson!

[@mr.perfecto509]

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

[@iannascoliolivier9962]

Eric Johnson my favorite guitarist on the planet is a pure genius🙏🙏thank's Eric

[@valve84]

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

[@patmcmacken1435]

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

[@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.

[@17BH76]

4-6-7-9 !!!!! I have a hard enough time getting pinky to alternate on 7-8 doing a shuffle with root at 4...never mind 9. Absolutely an iconic genius. 🎸🎸

[@chipolmstead9220]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing!

[@Eddu13]

This guy is the ultimate "impossible chords" book, not only that he plays 20/30 of them perfectly clean but he mixes passage tones from one to another in a classy way. He never ceases to amaze me, every time. Too bad his generation including Satriani, Morse, Vai won't have anybody pass the torch. Buckethead is the last genius about 10 younger or so, but after Buckthead the guitar is dead, they are all technicians, nothing more than that, including Govin, Bumble foot, and all the rest...

[@djwiens]

Plini?

[@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.

[@DadRockKid]

Not in the US Eric, but your purpose ha been taken care of in India, we are (as a company) donating food packets to the needy in our local community during this pandemic..we will add a few as a honour to this lesson!

[@michaelmclean4791]

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

[@samiam3297]

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

[@GregVasquez777]

Thanks Eric. I needed to hear this!