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Greg Howe demonstrates the benefits of using contrast and polarity to help define ideas and phrases while improvising in this lesson.
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[@planescapeshock]

Guthrie Govan: "I’m guessing that when most modern rock players say they want to get their 'fusion' down, they don’t particularly want to learn ‘Autumn Leaves’, they want instant Greg Howe! Listen to Charlie Christian, Django, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery... listen to what those guys could do over a simple blues progression, you’ll start to absorb what’s happening harmonically, and after a while ‘jazz’ ingredients won’t sound so strange to your ears. That’s when you can start really using it!"

[@parajack160]

Where can i find the video where he talks about this ?

[@castrogarcia97]

X2

[@Prometheus1706]

Oh okay

[@mylovesodrew5183]

Damn, you right tho 😭

[@gregdemeterband]

Guthrie, Howe ....

[@SevenStringShredHead]

Why is there always some idiot making comments on these types of videos about "feel". This guy is on the very tip of the spear for human capacity to master an instrument, don't try and take away from that because your plebian taste prefers the simplicity of mainstream guitar players.

[@guitarbydevinmysyk]

I know. I used to joke about that with some of my teachers haha. they're usually old dudes who can't accept change and the fact that guitarists are evolving or at least, have evolved.

[@guitarbydevinmysyk]

Agreed. Though for me they all happen to be old

[@guitarbydevinmysyk]

R. S. Anthony harsh but true

[@RorysIrishTour]

pseudo elitists, these comments are hard to read. you guys are exactely the same, just different angles.

[@guitarbydevinmysyk]

Evaluate

[@RickGraham]

Great stuff Greg, looking forward to more!

[@MJXtube]

Ha, Rick Graham just casually chiming in here before everyone learned that he is a legend.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Notice how many guitarists with extremely advanced playing style also have quite beautifully developed speech skills and rich vocabulary. Howe and Govan are great examples. Listening to them speak is just as exciting as listening to them do their magic on an instrument.

[@noi5emaker]

Greg Koch is another example.

[@CreamFreshCream]

Greg Koch is a killer! He is a great guy...

[@NavidKhan84]

Guthrie is quite eloquent while speaking

[@VaiScion]

That's an excellent insight. There is no doubt those abilities are correlated.

[@romgtr]

Same with Tosin Abasi! They organize their thoughts at a higher level than us mere mortals!

[@enjolras56]

I had the pleasure of taking a few lessons from Greg a couple of years ago. Great guy, great teacher, phenomenal player. When I asked him how he got his level of technique, he said he's never been the kind of guy to just sit there and do exercises for technique's sake. He would mostly jam with whatever happened to be playing on the radio or TV at the time. You can tell by his incredibly lyrical playing that he's not your typical 'technique' guy. But my gosh, this guy can burn!!!

[@scottwaszak698]

Cool, humble and intelligent, And, of course, a freaking monster.

[@Shopmix-cj8vu]

This guy changed the concept of playing guitar. He'll be a legend of guitar mastery. No words to define.

[@Loutube2006]

I never in my life have heard a guitarist/guitar teacher explain so eloquently the idea of improve and creativity in guitar soloing. Excellent, I felt a gained an immense amount of insight after watching, thank you Greg Howe.

[@Modes9]

He's a really bright guy in the verbal sense as well. It's great when an amazing player knows how to convey information to others. This is a great lecture...I may even add it to favorites.

[@thomaslarison336]

This video changed the way I listen to and play music. Contrast is an amazing concept. Thanks for posting.

[@nicestguy]

This is a wonderful insight in Greg's approach and thinking. I attended Greg's guitar clinic almost 15 years ago and I still remember how down to earth and so talented he was on the fretboard. I find myself returning to this improv guitar lesson video for it is a treasure trove of ideas. I think it's incredible how well structured and grounded his improvisation is. It doesn't feel like notes are being played for the sake of it, but rather to convey an overarching feeling.

[@ketutgitar]

I really love the way u play man

[@chrisgist3090]

Been following Greg since the very beginning & MAN what a journey it’s been! It all came around & evolved nicely!🎸 The videos are great Greg!!

[@AV-cx7ob]

I've only recently become more aware of Greg Howe. He really is an incredibly thoughtful and articulate speaker and player.

[@leolombardi1534]

Underrated Wizard! I was blown away when I heard the introspection album!

[@chrisfaraday3924]

The most fluid and natural guitar player on earth, great teacher!

[@gorethem]

Interesting. I like how he can actually try to explain his playing.

[@fred8097]

Greg’s left hand moves in a really unique way, he‘s like Wes Montgomery in that he doesn’t use the pinky that much. Lots of 3 note per string stuff.

[@bingefeller]

This is great, Greg should make a comprehensive instructional DVD. 8-)

[@m.e.1297]

Wow! Mr. Howe, your improvisational skills and technique are face melting.

[@MrJackal43]

Man Greg is such a good teacher, like his licks, his speaking and phrasing of the English language is also precise and intelligent.

[@dwightgoad1270]

What a great guy, and a fantastic talent!

[@billpeart]

Im a drummer and this was extremely informative to me!!! True musicians tend to explain things in a way that applies to other instrumental approaches. Some of the approaches he uses are some of the approaches i use...obviously on a different instrument. His concepts are universal to all instruments!!! Taping into the mind of a musical genius..PRICELESS!!!

[@ultraroadmap]

Beautiful inspirational lesson. This is Greg playing a one chord vamp and showing contrast and polarity.....it's when the chords change that Greg shows who the boss is!! I wish he would make THAT video!!!

[@rickschneider3887]

Great summary of thought!! I've came to the same conclusion in my own playing. Challenging yourself to stay out of " autopilot mode" and be more aware of the moment by moment improvisation and creating new ideas as you go. It should be an intentional expression of feeling rather than a mechanical robotic flurry of notes up and down the scales. Play intelligently and thoughtfully like you're trying to get your musical words across to the audience. Use the guitar to "speak and deliver the message" as EVH often said.

[@blacklonggadogg]

Still one of the most intellectual, yet readily usable improv concept out there (been going back to this for years now). The master even gave it to us for free. Cheers!

[@marcmarc172]

This is exactly what I was hoping would be on the official Greg Howe channel. Great stuff! Love the insight into Greg's thinking

[@MercutioUK2006]

One of the most informative video's I've seen on KZbin by one of my favourite players. Thanks Greg :)

[@JerichBlakk]

it is sooo good to hear a guitar player with such great way of speaking to students...awesome

[@AdamLong1973]

I know Greg has been around awhile but I'd never heard or seen him speak until now. I think he just became one of my favorite guitarists.

[@roddegeorge]

Awesome job Greg! Playing is Awesome as usual and great presentation of ideas! Peace, Rod

[@choplass]

"Teach Me Greg, Teach Me." This stuff is golden.

[@SweetTsilence]

Talking about polarity is what really helped me understand all of this.

[@AlexnderFdez]

How good are you at shredding the guitar? Greg Howe: Yes!

[@razorman916]

I saw him play live at Berklee and he was INCREDIBLE!

[@alandung6406]

Phenomenal. Inside and out never over extended.

[@subexpression]

I'm a new Greg Howe fan since late last year. I like how he has structured licks and phrasing which are characteristics of rock, and also the "meandering" fluid flavor of jazz improvisation. His tone is very clear, not overly distorted, yet it has enough gain for my taste. His low frequencies aren't buried in the mud - I like that too. In addition to tone, his accuracy makes his playing easy to listen to. It's the product of decades of practice. Be patient kids.

[@RedzyVernville]

Man do I miss him being 10 minutes from my house!!haha..Greg is an AMAZING teacher!!!

[@garethbarry3825]

Only discovered him recently. He is such a great teacher and obviously has monster technique. Extremely eloquent, the man seems to be a true genious, by that i mean very very high IQ.

[@tastefulphrasing]

Its about time, we get some new greg howe vids

[@UnstoppableChaos]

Wow impressive. Not only r u giving an incredible improv but ur also giving the mechanix of it. Kinda unique when u think about it.

[@SIXSTRING63]

Great lesson Greg. I've been trying to incorporate more outside playing lately. Been stuck in the run of the mill scales and licks for a while and trying to break free. Thanks

[@sjcongo]

This is interesting !!! Nice lesson prof. Greg :) Hope to see more from you, bless Vlad

[@lifereviews74]

Well done Sir..thanks for the input

[@bytton]

Greg; first of all I want to thank you for sharing this with us, you are a real musician basically you can play anything!!! The way you control rhythm amaze me. Wish you the best

[@robert1268]

Greg is GREAT!!! TRuly Amazing and inspirational musician!

[@ThemBones24]

At first I didn't think this would be useful but once he started to playing to demonstrate it made sense. Thanks!

[@R1CKtheR0CK]

Hey Greg, I love your playing, you play every time very tasteful and with a amazing tone! Thank you for the lesson! 5 stars***** Best regarts Richard

[@Knosferatu]

This helped so much. Improvising is the holy grail of music.

[@CarlosCepinha]

Greg is amazing sometimes i get in autopilot mode and i get very frustrated. Now I know how to get out of it. One of the best video lessons on youtube, ever.

[@ToneD5150]

Good advice here...!!! Rock on Brother...!!! Lehigh Valley, PA. Sunrise, Florida.

[@rickyhenager4198]

Excellent! I enjoy learning new things and I got alot from this video. Thank You Greg!

[@austincz1763]

Howe am I just finding this guy now!?!?! Amazing technique man! We have so much in common! We need to get together and jam!

[@stratakat]

Greg, you were right, this explains it well. What a great new twist. with the Commentary, over the solo, that was great. Keep em, coming. s

[@mechajabo]

you know I was just thinking this now for the first time even though I've seen so many vai and howe videos

[@dennoow]

This is te most helpfull lesson I've had in the last 2 years or so! You need to know the theory and then you need to know this!

[@hamerac]

Greg, Thanks for your humble time, & sharing some great insite & info into your style of improv. I feel your grasp of it is very natural, & risk taking, but yet you know where you want to go as well. Bravo! Troy Clark

[@Mr-Foad]

he's cool i like his laid back approach to teaching, some other guys begin to sound too technical, with this guy i can keep my eye on the prize and not get confused!

[@ishancooper]

Great lesson & super inspiring! Thanks! :)

[@GermanLehmann98]

Is it just me or does Greg's voice sound like Steve Vai's?

[@MajesticMist]

lol yea it does!

[@HowardH2008]

***** I think he sounds mellow, and smart...and it is his self awareness of that......that makes him mellow....and of course that is just a thought.....I don't really know....

[@davejackson88]

Both aliens

[@siegmac3267]

You need that voice to be good at guitar in suppose.

[@agustinares930]

Bocanada

[@RedzyVernville]

Yes,true.I took lessons from Greg for many years.Apart from Greg's ability,He is an Incredible teacher..

[@marcelocastro5037]

Marvelous, Greetings from Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

[@mikeschafer5611]

Really enjoy your videos, amazing to see the evolution from playing covers at Warren Hills HS partier with Albert and Wayne!!!

[@guiterry]

Greg Howe is the FREAKIN MAN!!! You have GOT to have "Introspection" in your collection if you don't have it. It was the first music I had ever heard from him and a friend turned me on to is back when It first came out. I had no idea who he was, but I IMMEDIATELY went out and got everything I could find from him once I heard it. GET IT!! I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

[@dfifty2]

Introspection was a milestone in all aspects of how an electric guitar could sound. Greg's influence is as important as EVH or Hendrix was at their time. The whole album/production is pure gold

[@kmanick]

I want that guitar, I can't believe ESP did not release it as a sig model.

[@fastlaneprofits]

greg howe is one of the greatest in the ranks of Vai,Satriani,Tony Macalpine etc

[@Despond]

He is spot on. Good soloing is filled with contrasts. Perfect example, play as fast as you can nearly always and after awhile the ear adapts and it begins to sound normal speed. Play a medium paced flowing section and throw in super fast passages and they seem like lightning++.

[@rkatz0]

Excellent lesson, thanks much!

[@AllanSederap7]

Thanks Greg!...You are amazing!!!

[@catapei]

its awesome to see greg talking about those things that he didnt mention in his hot licks first video lesson

[@MrJakeDavid]

Greg.... that genius! thanks for these useful information!

[@SIRUS80]

These concepts are basically ABSENT in all the minds of the absolute most of your followers and even many or your peers, Greg. This is Exactly what's missing in this entire "guitar shred", finger-driven, muse forlorn culture. Having said that - Thank you for letting people know!! ACTUALLY - THIS STUFF IS WHAT JAZZ MUSICIANS PRACTICE/THINK ABOUT TWENTY SIX HOURS A DAY!!! All improvisers MUST address these topics and many similar ones!! All power to you man!! And thanks 4 a much needed insight!!

[@rattiebryant]

without a doubt, one of my all time heros! That hair band trick is just fantastic! It works a treat! I love the ESP/Line-6 combination. (its what I got too)

[@bobrock907]

Thank you Greg!! 😊😊

[@guitarcrazy019]

Not only is he incredibly fast but he is such a pocket player. Makes him very enjoyable to listen to. Greg you are in a three way tie with Kotzen and Govan for my absolute favorite. Your new album is perfect.

[@mdub1762]

great work greg. Thanks!

[@kevinbrooks6265]

greg howe ,you are the absolute man on guitar !!

[@DanielERodriguezMusic]

Awesome lesson. Great concepts. Thanks.

[@edward892]

Thank You Greg!

[@waikikirod]

Awesome Bro. Greg.... Thanks

[@radschneider]

Love that tone!

[@ds9roa]

Great lesson

[@kagunmmm]

The Greatest! Period!

[@MFKR696]

Line6 Vetta FTW. I wish I could have picked one of those up while they were still being made. It's literally the only product from Line6 I ever liked, and it's a pretty great amp in its own right.

[@fma76]

Greg ROCKS !!!

[@Hamson1983]

Child's play in the intro is an awesome composition!

[@jamesrockford2626]

great phrasing ... love your style..

[@stratakat]

Think of the Chord you are playing over, (or tonal center, i.e. CMin, etc). if you play notes that are part of that chord, you will be considered playing inside, if you play notes that are NOT part of that tonal center.You MAY be considered playing outside.There are several ways to accomplish playing Notes outside, but still be coherent. Greg does it as good as it can be done. When hes playing out, he makes it rhythmically tasty and interesting, and it always resolves perfectly Great Vid!

[@spooner1957]

this man is the friggin master!

[@EddieAteDynomite]

I love You Tube!!! Thanks for sharing Greg!

[@ericksaulchangperez9388]

No greg howe, no guthrie govan...only for that he is a legend among legends.

[@callumcartymusic]

Cool lesson!

[@Estonianwoodsman]

dude, that was incredible.

[@MrRossleb]

Genius!!! thanks Greg

[@xeniera]

@jay2xtremefy For it to really be considered "outside playing", it also has to resolve back into the key eventually. The point of outside playing is to use "wrong" notes to accentuate the right notes. Hope that helps.

[@Dedalusalley]

Really cool lesson and great playing from Mr. Howe ;)

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΠαπακωνσταντίνου-φ7μ]

greg is a true Maestro!!!!

[@useapen]

Allright Thanks Man imma look into tomorrow

[@guitarguy07]

The textural approach to fast playing is a really interesting concept! But I do wonder why he referred to the fast passages around 6:30 as non-rhythmic? They are 16th note triplets, dead on. Great lesson!

[@verbotenco]

My best all-time guitar legend is Steve Vai, but all I want to be is playing like Mr. Howe. Greg if this is really your channel, the only purpose of my practicing all jazz/ fusion theories is to make my playing sound like 'Five' album.