Guitar Playing Is About The CHORD!!!

[@Jimi1ko]

Thanks again Rusty I really appreciate the effort you’ve put in.👏

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, Jim!!! I appreciate you continuing to support my channel. It means a lot to me.🤛

[@SoilentGreen666]

37yrs old dude here just started playing I found this channel a month or 2 ago and wanted to say thank you for these videos most times I’m really lost trying to teach myself but I find you and this channel very very helpful always the right amount of information to get started without feeling overwhelmed

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m really glad you’re getting something from the lessons! Keep working on learning the fretboard and playing chords and scales. And then connecting them. Keep rockin my friend.👍

[@Williamk492]

So beautiful Rusty! I hear the influences of the great master David Gilmour, but with your own twist. Another fantastic lesson for the guitar community! All the best from the other side of the pond 👍🏻😎☀️

[@rustysguitar1]

@Williamk492 👍

[@stephenhanlin2388]

Welcome. You’ve come to the right place!

[@rustysguitar1]

@@stephenhanlin2388 👍

[@gonehome6245]

This is a great lesson Rusty. Each chord has a story. Yes. And you tell them so well.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! That’s kind of you to say! Thanks 👍

[@SouthwestSky]

62 yr old “stuck” intermediate here (began playing in ‘84) wanting to leap to the next level. Your videos have broke me free from my rut. Thank you for your easy to understand informative tutorials! I have learned SO MUCH from you after finding your channel 2 months ago! Rock on, Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Rock on! I love to read comments like this! I try to make videos on topics that I needed to learn early on myself. Thank you for checking in and hope to see you soon. Thanks.👍

[@chucklutter7399]

First two chords and associated phrasing made me think of Snowy White. The way you teach comes through loud and clear to me, more importantly is helping me see music in a new way. Thank you for sharing your experience knowledge and passion with those of us trying to make music. BEST AND PEACE

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Chuck, it sounds like you’re starting to really enjoy that Guitar! That’s exciting! Good to hear from you, buddy👍

[@keithagnew5934]

Yes Rusty, your guitar is just fine. Playing from the hearts the best way. Your lessons help lots of people. Including me😊.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Keith! I’m glad the lessons are helpful! See you soon✌️

[@aaronp6426]

Thanks Rusty. Man i look forward to your lessons all the time. They really help me to remember the things that are so important. Both of your channels are incredible aids in our daily fun with the guitar. Thanks again, Aaron

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you like the lessons Aaron! Your support is appreciated. Thanks.👍

[@johnnygreenway3579]

Such a good lesson. I'm 67 and have been playing about 7 months. Thank you for your all you do in bringing these videos to us.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that Johnny!!! Keep rockin bud ✌️

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@georgekiapos1]

This may be your best lesson ever! Thanks 🙏

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! I really do appreciate this George! Thanks so much👍

[@Stratneck]

Great lessons Rusty, by far the best guitar channel. So inspiring by the way You deliver all this information, and contagious by your playing and feeling from ❤ the Heart !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

This is a great comment! And I really do appreciate it. Thanks, and let’s talk soon.👍

[@scoobydoo4087]

Terrific lesson Rusty. You play so beautifully. It hurts my ears when I try to do it😢

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Scooby!!! It can’t be that bad 😂 Let’s keep rockin my brother 😎

[@Kenneth-tm8ml]

I think you're a mighty fine guitar player a lot of people don't realize how good they are and you're also a very good teacher and I'm so glad you're on here I appreciate you teaching me a lot thank you a lot you play very clean and that's what counts no matter how good you are if you're not clean you're not good thanks again brother

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate the kind comment Ken! Thanks so much for your support. See you soon, brother👍

[@FatInMeGirth]

I 've played for years without knowing this. I stumbled on some of it by accident, bit never got the tru connection of the scales coming from the chords, being able to use ALL the notes if the Chord, making things interesting by targeting 5th's 7th's etc and chords outside the scale but are in the chords. A true lightbulb moment Rusty. Thanks so much.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that you are getting something from the lesson’s! You’re working on the right things buddy! Keep on rockin 😎🎸👍

[@rodslug216]

Thanks for sharing your fretboard knowledge... I always learn something new watching your videos....hands down one hell of a teacher

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear that the lesson’s are helpful! Thank you Rod👍

[@naroxcpe1964]

This lesson was so good I played along with it 3 times in a row! Rusty at (point) 8:30 you summed it up perfectly about the cord and scale connection that players can overlook. Great job buddy and thanks. (I can see this being a- # play again video.)

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m so glad to hear that! Sounds like you’re having fun with it! Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos. I really do appreciate it. Thanks.🤛

[@larryk3408]

Keep playing from the heart Rusty. You're way above an average player, and when you play from the heart you're up another level or better. Absolutely beautiful playing. Love those minor phrases.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, Larry. I do appreciate this kind message. Talk to you soon, buddy.👍

[@ScottSatterthwaite]

Always an inspiration! I love how you make it so easy to follow. I wish I had you as an instructor 20+ yrs ago.

[@rustysguitar1]

This support is awesome Scott!!! It means a lot to me! We definitely needed lessons like this early on. Thanks so much buddy 🤛

[@jasonwojcik]

You make me so mad, Rusty!!!! I am listening to this at work and I cannot pull out my guitar. I was already anxious to go home for the day and now I can't wait to to try this stuff out. 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤ I don't care what your playing level is. We can tell you play with the heart and it sounds wonderful. That is what matters.

[@rustysguitar1]

I hope you have fun with the lesson Jason! I’m glad that I’m on the Guitar journey with you. Thanks for the comment and let’s talk soon.👍

[@mattbereza920]

Another great lesson Rusty. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.✝️☮️

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Matt!!! And you’re always very welcome👍

[@hankstains603]

Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Hank!!! I appreciate you supporting my channel this way! Let’s keep moving forward together! See you soon Hank 🤛🎸👍✌️

[@CD_Character]

Lots of minor blues lately. I'm all for it !

[@rustysguitar1]

I love it also! Thanks a lot my brother 😎

[@stewurbach9989]

Cool! Inspirational tone!

[@stewurbach9989]

You play from the heart. That's why it moves folks. Do have any instrumental tunes available?

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Stew! Thanks buddy👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Not too much on my channel, but here is one that I just used a one chord backing track. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGafXalid9nb68si=ftsWiE5uVKFLnWOB

[@rustysguitar1]

And also some blues instrumental here. Just having fun. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWGzgqKPp5t5d5Ysi=NHuq0BIZaOnmXw52

[@ThereseLefebvreComposerPianist]

What a pleasure listening to you.. you are super knowledgeable and super skilled yet so humble... thus was a fine treat dear one 🙏🌹

[@rustysguitar1]

Much appreciated Therese! Thank you for the kind comment ❤️

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

This is exactly what i need to help connect the dots … i like all your lessons in this pocket 👍🏻💪🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that! Keep on rockin my man 😎

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

@@rustysguitar1 appreciate the reply , your channel , will get to 100 k in no time

[@rustysguitar1]

@lawncuttingplusdelta Thanks bud 👍

[@pichipachu]

"Let me tell you a story about the Gmin chord!" GREAT teaching line! GREAT how-to-solo reminder! KNOWING that story all over the neck! You, Mr Rusty, are a funky guitar picker!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked it! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Thanks a lot, my brother.🤛

[@jeffro.]

Excellent approach, Rusty! You always have great insight! I love how you started: "Let me tell you a story about G minor....". Then your proceeded to do just that! You REALLY got the point across and drove it home. I also like how you pointed out that there's a pentatonic box associated with every chord/triad shape. That puts it all together. Nice licks, by the way! You told a great story about that chord progression! Personally, I think it's important to know how to find your roots & octaves... Which you showed. Keep up the awesome stuff! 👌 👍 🤪

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Jeffro, I went for years not knowing that there was a pentatonic scale around every chord. Sounds like you’re moving forward. Thanks a lot for the comment and support 🤛

[@rollinntumblin]

Rusty, thanks for explaining the chord-scale relationship in a way that I've never realized. Very helpful!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! I’m glad that the lesson was helpful! See you soon 👍

[@johneveleigh6324]

Never leave without learning brilliant 👏 👌

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that John!!! Thank you 👍

[@mrjc12]

Thank you for making your lessons relatable. No need for crazy music vocabulary. My brain can’t remember that. Love shapes and you teach that great!!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Yes, it’s a simple way to visualize the fretboard. Thanks 👍

[@randalltindall7340]

GREAT LESSON!!! THANKS FOR POSTING RUSTY!!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Randall point and you’re very welcome👍

[@paulkelly6853]

Great lesson Rusty.........chord scale connection is so important.........big thanks Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

It sure is, Paul! You’re always welcome. Thanks.👍

[@PeteHoward777]

Learning such a lot from your lessons Rusty ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that! Thank you for your support 🤛

[@rustysguitar1]

👍

[@alanfisher7533]

Nice lesson Rusty, I love the minor sound over Maj, always looking for the root notes in two octaves for leadbreaking and trying to create phrases, this will help me a lot 🎉 thanks Rusty ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

You are approaching improvising the Right Way, Alan! I appreciate the comment. See you soon, buddy.👍

[@tonysbaitshop6987]

Wow! I had to be brutally honest with myself, every point you spoke indicated my experience. It's humbling on one hand and a place to start on the other. Thanks Randy, you got my attention.

[@rustysguitar1]

KZbin can be a place to learn but also humbling!!! Thanks for checking out my video Tony! See you soon 👍

[@tbone2451]

Good stuff !!! And yes the rut note !!

[@rustysguitar1]

Yeah, T-bone! Everyone loves the RUT note!!! Thanks a lot, buddy👍

[@rafa_guitar]

Great lesson Rusty, so useful to practice and incorporate to our playing, thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Rafa! Good to hear from you. See you soon.👍

[@jgmatp]

Your lessons are the absolute best out there! Thank you!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment👍

[@raywalters243]

Thanks Rusty, great lesson as always 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Ray! Thanks a lot👍

[@nicolasmaurin182]

Great lesson as always. Good to be reminded to learn scales and chords together …

[@rustysguitar1]

Much appreciated Nicolas!!! Thanks buddy 🤛

[@anilgonsalves]

Thank you Rusty. I look forward to your lessons

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear that! Thank you 👍

[@ccs4195]

Thanks Rusty, with you I have really learned to play my music.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! We definitely like the same rockin music. Thanks.👍

[@911aDay]

Thank you Rusty, today you helped our growing company learn how to make better videos!! 🔥

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome. Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@MustafaBaabad]

Thanks for sharing the importance to connect licks back to the chords. Cheera from Indonesia.

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings from Chicago, my friend! Good to hear from you. Thank you Mustafa 👍

[@junlikungfu]

Wow, man. Great way to explain the connection. This is what I've been missing. Excellent framework. Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! We need a good foundation!!! Thanks for checking out the video 👍

[@Mr.Krinkle]

So good. Book marked! Cheers from the north side. : )

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos. Cheers from the west side.😂

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Great lesson Rusty! I love that movement you did on that D7 chord. Thanks for that inspiration! Cheers, Martin

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Martin! Good to hear from you. Thanks buddy.🤛

[@bensherman1977]

Rusty, when improvising - do you connect pre-created riffs and licks, like building a jigsaw puzzle with pieces that fit together? Or are you literally picking random notes from the scale, then resolving to the root note? I find that if I go blind into a scale, without knowing what notes I'm going to play until it happens - it sounds very unmusical. I feel that I need a large bank of licks that i can apply to any key/scale, that i can piece together to make a unique solo. This is actually an area that is seldom discussed on tuition videos. When you watch guitarists improvise an incredible solo, it comes across like they've just composed it on the spot - like a moment of pure genius. Yet I'm sure (in most cases) they are using phrases that they have already learnt and practiced. Maybe it's a trade secret? 😂

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Ben, the first thing I look for when I improvise is a common scale that will work over all of the chords. Then I’m looking for the triad chord shapes within that scale. So that’s the structure or you could say the available notes that work. I like to listen to Angus Young, Billy Gibbons, Eric Clapton and Jimmy page. Those Influences and licks come out in my playing. So yes, knowing different licks that work in different situations is important. And knowing how to use them within the structure of a scale. I try to break down elements of this type of improvising in my videos. See you soon and thanks for all your support to my channel.👍

[@lrparrish227]

Very nice. Love just improvising around the chord like that. Very sweet.

[@rustysguitar1]

Fun stuff! Good to hear from you, Lynda. And thanks a lot for checking in.❤️

[@sheld6674]

"The mistakes are free of charge"...😂😂😂 Man Rusty sir you are the best. This was definitely an eyeopener for me. Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

[@rustysguitar1]

I edit that stuff out most of the time, but does not have to be perfect though. I really appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.👍

[@mabblers]

Nice Riff's Wow. Great lesson.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! Thanks a lot for checking in✌️

[@markkempster7367]

More Rusty gold right here. A star as always:) thank you

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that Mark. It’s good to hear from you. Thanks.👍

[@marcusmauldin731]

Thank you!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Marcus! And thank you 👍

[@deanofrankenstein6391]

Great stuff, Rusty. Had me cracking up with "mistakes are free of charge". LOL

[@rustysguitar1]

I thought I would throw that in there because I was fumbling around a little bit 😂 Thanks so much, my friend👍

[@larryherbert252]

Real good content, this is excellent instruction as always Rusty, a good point when you said just start with a little phrase with the chord and gradually build from there over a period of time, that’s what l have to get better at, seeing what licks l came play with whatever chord(s) I’m playing, again real good content, information, and so glad you demonstrate as your talking, l know each guitar teacher is different on the videos that are put out on playing the guitar, but for me when there’s a long explanation and very little instruction they lose me, Thanks again on your great tutorials.

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate this great comment, Larry! I’m glad you like the lessons. Thank you! And see you soon.👍

[@stephenhanlin2388]

Best lesson ever Rusty! Thank you have a great weekend!

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that! Thanks a lot for all your support Stephen🤛

[@rlogue06]

Great lesson! Thank you for sharing.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Buddy!!! I appreciate the comment 👍

[@angelbringas743]

Gracias Maestro!!!! Excelente explicación...felicitaciones estoy aprendiendo muy bien con Usted ...un abrazo. Desde Argentina

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot for checking out the video👍

[@Cowboy-e1c]

Rusty " this is another great one 😊❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Cool Cowboy 🤠 See you soon👍

[@robertbruce1482]

Shine on you crazy Rusty... Peace

[@rustysguitar1]

Oh yes! I love me some David Gilmour Guitar! Thanks so much, Robert👍

[@1ouncebird]

Nice stuff here. Thanks Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! Thank you 👍

[@zeljkolukic9057]

Rusty you are a good guitar player! Belive me 😉

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s kind of you to say! Thanks, my friend👍

[@a95569]

Yes, excellent player! Far above intermediate.

[@KillickGreenieRN]

Thanks Rusty, I learned a lot from that. Cheers

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Good to hear from you mate! Cheers👍

[@paulcooper5748]

Your awesome rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Paul! That’s kind of you to say! 🤛

[@miguellauandos1902]

Great video, glad I found you. Can you make a video on how to take a basic shape and create chords from it. Also, one on how to connect everything in each key. These are no where to be found. Thanks again for the gret video lesson.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for the comment. There are so many variables with using triad chord shapes. Learning the notes on the fretboard is a big part of learning those shapes. Here is a video of how I visualize the fretboard using Triad chord shapes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3PPhpyCpqyKqassi=MBBcfrNKF4PaLjZT

[@miguellauandos1902]

Thank you🙂

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

I commented you would get to 100 k subs in no time … apparantly u are on way to 200 k 👋

[@rustysguitar1]

I really do appreciate that! Thanks a lot for all your continued support👍

[@MrHellfinger]

Good lesson, Rusty. Earned a subscriber off this great advice.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot for subscribing to my channel. I appreciate it Mr.H👍

[@spindal_1]

Great video 😍 Would be great Rusty if you could highlight the intervals (not just frets and fingers) 🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate you watching my videos. Thanks.👍

[@spindal_1]

@@rustysguitar1 Thank you for really bringing home why playing the changes is such a big deal. It just would have been great to hear you talk about the intervals, and how you see them in terms of informing a melody and which notes you like to bend and lead with =)

[@tonyaxeman4381]

I have known all along that it is all based around the cord . Thanks Rusty and You are pretty good .

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that! Thanks so much for the comment Tony. I appreciate it.✌️

[@drutgat2]

Thanks, Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching👍

[@Zmase12]

Great stuff this really is the essence of good sounding solos

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! Yes, it is! Thanks for checking out the video👍

[@michaeloconnor6333]

Another great lesson. Thanks again Rusty... Definitely feeling a Gilmore vibe 😎✌️

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Michael! You’re welcome and I definitely love some David Gilmour Guitar!!!🎸 Rock on buddy✌️

[@michaeloconnor6333]

@@rustysguitar1 working on it!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

@@michaeloconnor6333 👍

[@MikeDGuitar]

Great licks and musical ideas! I was taken aback by you saying you are not the best guitar player...but I will admit, there are some guitarists out there that I watched on the Internet that play the instrument as if a toddler could play it.

[@rustysguitar1]

There are so many great guitar players on KZbin. So I don’t feel very accomplished in the middle of all those great players and teachers. But I just play from the heart and have fun doing it. Thanks so much for checking out my videos, Mike. Later ✌️

[@crashdaddy261]

I recently picked up on the "secret" of rock-n-roll. I kept wondering why the books all teach things like I-IV-V, while the REAL rock stars were playing songs with chord progressions the books never even covered. Then I finally figured out that they're just playing chords that are already under their fingers, regardless of what the book tells them. And it sounds fantastic. Your G-minor work had me walking down a lonely desert highway in the middle of the night listening to ghosts in the wind. MY G-minor sounds like somebody reading from a book and noodling up and down a scale. But not for long. Thanks, Rusty's Guitar! 🎸🤘 PS: I'm not sure who this dude is, because the real Rusty's like 20 years older than this fella. How deep does this conspiracy GO?!

[@rustysguitar1]

It did take me a long time to realize all of the chord shapes that were within the pentatonic scale. We will keep working on those phrases together. I finally shaved. Maybe that’s the secret.😂 Good one Crash 😎

[@gergemall]

Thx Rusty

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome buddy! And thank you ✌️

[@postoffice146]

The best 12 minutes

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m really glad to hear that! I appreciate the feedback! Catch you later👍

[@sethjohnson6539]

Rusty your lessons are fantastic! However can you do a video on back stepping ? I see you do it but I have not been able to master it,Im having problems with back peddling or backstrpping

[@rustysguitar1]

Great suggestion! I do get questions on some of those phrases. I will put something together in the near future. Thanks a lot, Seth.👍

[@sethjohnson6539]

@@rustysguitar1 well I will make an effort to return some kind of gesture if possible I think your instructional vids are fantastic

[@rustysguitar1]

@@sethjohnson6539 👍 Thank you Seth

[@АлександрКокурин-о8г]

Благодарю, Расти!! Превосходно!!! Привет из России! 🌟👍👌🥰❣️

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Thank you for the comment 👍

[@davidmilliken3360]

Thank u so so so much.😊

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re very welcome, David thanks buddy👍

[@John-uo4uc]

All good stories. 1:42

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on John! Thank you✌️

[@stephenhanlin2388]

Great playing Rusty. Otis Rush vibes at :20!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Good stuff, Stephen!!! I appreciate that and have a great Sunday🙏

[@RafaelStrangiato]

Shine on you crazy diamond 🎵

[@rustysguitar1]

Good one Rafael! I love me some David Gilmour Guitar! Thanks man😎

[@ajlandry]

Good thing mistakes are free, or I would not be able to play.🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s a good one bro 😂 Thanks a lot for checking out the video 🎸

[@G-NutZ]

I love stories about the g minor chord

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! I do too. Thanks.👍

[@briancampbell5243]

Rusty Gilmour!

[@rustysguitar1]

Wow! Thanks Brian. I love me some David Gilmour guitar. Catch you later, buddy.

[@aminahmed2220]

Awesome ❤😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@williamsomerville1437]

I have managed to learn the & memorise the 5 shapes of the minor penetonic scales , however i cant get it to sound like music . Any ideas or advice

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey William, I like to focus on the homebase note and create small phrases around that note all over the fretboard. Here is a video on that topic. Hopefully it helps. Thanks for checking out my videos. UNDERSTAND How To Improvise Guitar Solos kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnOrgH9ufteanLc

[@williamsomerville1437]

Thank you cant wait to get home to try it out. I know the content will be good as your videos are great.

[@rustysguitar1]

👍

[@christopherparsons3224]

I bet that guy loves the song Shine on you crazy diamond, like I do.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Christopher! I love me some David Gilmore guitar! Thanks buddy👍

[@SonicGrace]

Good Stuff right here Brotherman !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Yeah, man! Thanks a lot, Daniel✌️

[@chilerjeanphilippe3753]

I would like to take some classes with you::

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that, but I only do the KZbin lessons! Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos👍

[@briangunn21]

You just have to think about the rut note

[@rustysguitar1]

The RUT note is an important tool 🧰 Thanks a lot Brian!👍

[@bryanclark201]

Ummmm wow you sound good

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Bryan!!! I appreciate it 👍

[@UncleDickeysRandomLife]

Well Rusty... Three Courses I've blown money on to be no further along then When I began Just teaching myself the last two years, I feel like Out of all of it Out there I See, I fuel you present info better than anyone else thus far but I still dont what to Plan, Practice or how to use the info to create melodies or to begin Soloing Heck I don't know now to even type what I'm trying to say. I drop Videos on my Channel. You can look and See the things I have covered and even written myself and honestly Im at a loss cuz some of what I wrote... I Dont Know Where it came from or Yknow or Out of me. Rave Moments Where things Just Came together. I realize We Make it up as We go and there are Some Rules. I just wish I had a map, cuz I'm truly lost. and the good and the Bad and the Ugly of it all is I can practice all day long. and I typically do and I don't want to waste my time because I know I am just playing the stuff that I played a thousand times before you know. I'm trying to Advanced as fast as possible and I don't know how to do that. I know I obviously have some skill going into what I'm doing, put also I don't know what I'm doing. you know I don't know that I think I'm having a hard time following what what you're saying I mean I get what you're saying but converting it over to myself and the guitars not really happenn I know a whole bunch of First Position chords I need to know what to do beyond that you know where do I go from that. this is not an easy thing but I'm willing to put the work in. you can direct me somehow that would be awesome I mean your videos are great but you know I honestly I don't walk away with a whole lot from them because I just don't feel like I can relate to what you're saying. I've never had a teacher or I went to do one lesson and I was at and I never went back. I want to get as good as I can as fast as I can. all you see on KZbin that I do is 2 years

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking out my videos. Most of my videos are for intermediate players. For players that already have a working knowledge of chords and scales together. Learning and memorizing the fretboard is a huge thing. Learn scales that connect to the chords that you are playing. Most of all watch and learn from the guitar players that you like to listen to. Then you will start to make the Guitar say something. Make it your own style. Hope to see you soon.👍

[@wilsonjames299]

Insanely awesome tone...always killer tone do you play through an amplifier computer program? I'm almost 60 still looking something in tone what kind of delay are you using? Awesome video as always 2thumbs up sir.

[@rustysguitar1]

I use a few different real tube amps. And I also use the Strymon timeline delay. If you’re going to play with a band, you would need a small amp, but if you’re just playing guitar for enjoyment at home, I would use an amp modeler. Just research some things on KZbin. Thanks so much for checking out my videos. See you soon.👍

[@wilsonjames299]

@@rustysguitar1 thank you sir.

[@hankstains603]

Rusty you are a star, fellow 61 year old here....fingers a bit slow but the heart is willing. Did you learn a load of licks then use them to improvise if so where di you learn them from? Can play the notes but it isn't very musical....thanks again you are a star.

[@rustysguitar1]

Early on I learned licks. But it wasn’t until I learned how those licks were created, I started moving forward. Using the structure of the pentatonic scale, and then letting the influences of my guitar heroes come out in my playing. Learning the fretboard and how the licks work with each chord is the ticket. Keep working at it and keep rockin my friend. 🤛

[@hankstains603]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks Rusty, doing what you have shown us certainly makes practise more fun. even the wife thinks I'm improving. Just love the way you take the trouble to reply to everyone, how can I contribute to your efforts.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@hankstains603 Watching and commenting on my videos certainly supports my channel. But underneath the video just to the right of the thumbs up button is a super thanks. If you click on the “$ Thanks” button you can donate to my channel. I appreciate you Hank 👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

They're the only things I can play 😀

[@rustysguitar1]

Ha! 😂 Thank you Tony👍

[@MondaKanayo]

At 62,do i still have a guitar chance?😅❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Absolutely!!! The stuff. Thanks.👍

[@wjewell63]

👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks WJ👍

[@tombrackettjr.9308]

If you are just average then I know I really suck. Honestly how long have you been playing?

[@rustysguitar1]

On KZbin, I’m surrounded by some of the best players in the world. So I definitely feel average! I have been playing almost 50 years. Let’s keep working on this stuff together Tom. Talk to you soon. 👍

[@dtee06]

Just xlnt

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@TheFutureIsThePast77]

G….I still suck at guitar minor to the D7 huh I can’t remember nevermind they don’t wanna hear my garbage. I’ll pack up and leave.

[@rustysguitar1]

It can’t be that bad. 😂 Just have fun and don’t worry about what anybody thinks my brother. Thanks for checking out the video. 👍

[@TheFutureIsThePast77]

Well that’s what I was told at open mic. I suffer from severe stage fright and wanted to get over it. Memory problems. I can’t hardly remember a song so all I do is mostly improvise but the people don’t want to hear that . They want songs and words. He said people don’t want to hear you “warm” up . I never went back and it killed any confidence that came and now I’m even more nervous in front of people. I can’t even think , relax , or hardly hold my guitar. I don’t wanna use drugs and alcohol to overcome this but it can’t be helped especially assholes at open mic. Too many years of playing to never have a band or know what it’s like. 5 years ago I said if I don’t have a band I’m gonna burn my guitars. Well it’s been 7 years. Still got my guitars. No band . Shakey hands and can’t remember the songs I do know.

[@rustysguitar1]

@TheFutureIsThePast77 i’m sorry to hear that! I hope you can find a few things that you love about the Guitar and really try to excel in those skills. Try to keep rockin my brother.👍