HOW Do The Pros Use Double Stops? Guitar

[@markmiles3447]

Great lesson Rusty. Works well in A or G but how about E when the first position pentatonic is either at 12th fret (very high) or open? Any thoughts how best to approach these double stop ideas in E? Thanks.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Mark, this works very well in the open E position. Hit the open G and B strings, then hammer on first fret of the G string. Then slide up to 4-3 and 6-5 of the G and B string’s. I use it that way all the time. I hope you have fun with it Mark. Thanks man.😎

[@rajeshgumber363]

@@rustysguitar1 Hi Rusty, with the open E position, i was thinking more like the slide from 2-1 to 4-3 (G & B strings) to get the feel of the Amin to Bmin chords which implies the Emin Key. I think the 4-3 and 5-6 also works as you are getting the feel of Bmin to C#min which implies the Emaj key because the 5th of the chord which is B can be either major or minor.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@rajeshgumber363 we are talking E major. E-A-B major chords. 1-4-5 progression. Thanks

[@rajeshgumber363]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks Rusty , could I ask what chords are being implied with the slide from 4-3 to 6-5 on G&B strings which you mention? helps me to understand the theory etc. Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

@@rajeshgumber363 A good way to think about it is E major to A major. The 4-3 double stop (G and B strings) implies E7 and the 6-5 (G and B strings) implies the A chord. And then 8-7 (G and B strings) implies the B chord. I will definitely expand on this topic in some upcoming videos. Thanks guys.👍

[@danielballewske]

Great lesson! Rusty, you are my favorite KZbin instructor! Also, I noticed you have a Bible on your desk. Keep plucking and reading! Love ya man!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Daniel! I really do appreciate that! I’m glad you noticed the Bible. Blessings to you my brother.🙏

[@darringalloway]

Mr. Rusty, I notice a book laying there on the table behind you and I believe its placement is no accident. Warms my heart! Love your lessons and your humble approach to teaching guitar.

[@rustysguitar1]

I do read the Bible every day in my studio. So I leave it in plain sight. It has prompted many great comments and I’ve had a chance to pray with many of my subscribers. I really do appreciate this comment. Have a great rest of your week and let’s talk soon.🙏

[@darringalloway]

​​@@rustysguitar1You have made my morning a bit brighter with your prompt reply! I am an old (well, only 50 but I feel old) Gospel singer and a 4 track bedroom recording artist. 10 years ago I was struck with the realization that our hymns are dying and being forgotten. I want to keep them alive, so I sing hymns and old Hank Williams Gospel songs in a way that makes them feel fresh and hopefully engaging to the listener. Some time ago, my pastor called me out in front of the church and said I should make a CD (he didn't even know that is a lifelong dream for me). 2 years later I am now on my 3rd song of what will hopefully be a 10 song album. Because I am a diehard classic rock fan, I can't resist employing techniques that I hear in the music I grew up loving as I record songs that are most definitely not classic rock. In keeping with the traditions of the Beatles and other such bands of old, I have been timidly leaking out a "single and B side" ahead of the album and have received nothing but positive affirmation so far which I take as a sign that I am on the right path and am greatly encouraged to continue despite the tribulations that have greatly increased since I started. As long as the product is finished and delivered to my small church and whoever else wants it, I don't care if it kills me. Keep doing what you're doing. I've been wanting to learn more about double stops for years and this video is a Godsend!

[@Steve-dk7ec]

I was guessing it was Mel Bay.....

[@thewarmantrio]

⁠@@Steve-dk7eclol the 13th Disciple

[@rnarizona9686]

That was a lot of fun for me as well. And the backing track that you linked is a Gas. Thanks, that was a lot of very useful information in a short time frame. I'll have to revisit it a few times to pick up the things I missed the first time around. Maybe I'm a little early, but let me wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you had fun with the lesson! Thanks a lot for watching and re-watching! Greatly appreciated. Thank you and I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and new year.👍

[@howdareu7529]

rusty cant be stopped💪💪,,another great lesson rusty keep on goin !

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Duke! More lessons to come! Thanks for checking in buddy👍

[@angusmacdonald9484]

Thanks Rusty ,I'm really enjoying your insights into mixing the M and m Pentatonic licks.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear it! Catch you later 👍

[@johnwinkler2606]

Thank you Rusty for great lessons.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome John! Much appreciated 👍

[@SonicGrace]

Rusty this is Awesome Dude !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Daniel! Thanks bro 😎

[@TheBootz61]

Great lesson and love seeing that old Bible behind you.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you noticed the Bible I read in my studio every morning! The Lord keeps me grounded! Thanks a lot for checking out the lesson🙏

[@TheBootz61]

Keep shining bright in this dark world.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@TheBootz61 Thank you so much for the encouragement! Blessings my friend 🙏

[@alvanpatten6092]

Thank you Rusty you are helping this old dog truck driver become a guitar player

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s awesome! I’m really glad to help! Keep on truckin and keep on rockin! Thanks bro 😎

[@kevinking2468]

Great one Rusty - Love ya!

[@rustysguitar1]

Good to hear from you, Kevin I love you too man😎

[@liquidusnake93]

Mr. Rusty that LesPaul is absolutely gorgeous

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot! I love that guitar! 👍

[@vasifazan1162]

Great video lessons 👍 👌 👏 thanks for your job

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you like the lessons! Thanks for watching and I really do appreciate the comment👍

[@davidcollvins1061]

Awesome lesson!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Dave! Much appreciated 👌

[@curragh4635]

beautiful Gibson my friend!

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes! I love that Guitar! Thanks for watching👍

[@davidt9841]

Good Morning Rusty, my name is David.. when I get multiple notifications, the first I watch is Rusty’s Guitar! Keep Up the Great Work, and have a Great Day!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on David! I really do appreciate your support! You have a great day also. Thanks.👍

[@gergemall]

Me too. I’m getting stoked. I’m going to download many of these videos and find a little time to practice some of these techniques and licks .❤

[@gergemall]

The slide sounds like The Rev who is one of my favorites lead guitar players.

[@gergemall]

@@rustysguitar1stay well .

[@rod9050]

Really like to hear you demonstrate some humble pie riffs rocking the fillmore era love your tone and vibrato you coax out of that beautiful les paul custom awsome guitar

[@rustysguitar1]

I will check out some of that footage. Thanks for watching the video! Talk to you soon.👍

[@tito.tarantula]

Haha, you definitely read and take the comments to heart. Great lesson, Rusty. Penta DS's are so much fun and offer a ton of "bang for the buck".

[@rustysguitar1]

I like your “bang for your buck” phrase!!! This double stop shape is so versatile. It sounds like you already use them. Thanks for the comment Tito talk to you soon buddy.👍

[@geoffebuckle6754]

Loved that, cheers Rusty.👍🎶🎸🇬🇧

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that mate! Greetings from Chicago👍 Thanks

[@keithburnett-i7f]

Always a pleasure to play along with Rusty!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Keith! Let’s keep rockin buddy👍

[@daves.4859]

This is the best double stop lesson I have ever seen! You Rock!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m excited to hear that! So many players use these double stops. And they definitely ROCK 🔥 Thanks, Dave!👍

[@jimc6687]

Biblical lesson, Rusty!! Two always trumps one (note)!! Jim C.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s right Jim thanks for checking in👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Later, JC😎

[@joefockler1870]

Rusty, you are an amazing teacher and make guitar FUN! Thank you.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Joe! I’m glad you use the word FUN! That’s what it’s all about. And you’re very welcome buddy.👍

[@devynglenn7697]

The legend gives us another great and useful lesson!

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! I’m glad the lesson was useful! Thanks a lot 👍

[@crashdaddy261]

That IS an exciting video. It's about time somebody focused on just that shape on those two strings. All this time, I've just been slapping around double-stops all willy-nilly without any good context. Thanks, Rusty's Guitar! 🤘🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks, Crash! This double stop shape is all over rock and blues music. I use it all the time and I hope you will also! Thanks for checking in buddy.👍

[@rafa_guitar]

Thank you buddy! you show us a new way to mix major and minor, always new ingredients to make tasty music, have a nice week ahead!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Rafa! There is some great connections here with this little double stop. Thanks for checking out the video. Talk to you soon buddy.👍

[@harolddavis4138]

Rusty I crushed my picking shoulder in a motorcycle wreck Oct 23, a Deer T-Boned me. I hope to start your lessons again with this one Rusty. Im not quite able to commit it to muscle memory yet, as im just watching tonight, but soon. Thanks Rusty, you have helped me so much with connecting patterns up and down the fretboard. I cant wait to get restarted again. This one looks good.

[@rustysguitar1]

Sorry to hear about the accident! But thanks for watching the lesson! Let me know when you get back to playing! Thanks buddy 👍

[@kalimanelhombreincreible865]

What A Good Lesson !. Thanks/Gracias. Talk To You Soon.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! Glad you liked the lesson Kal! And you’re very welcome. Thanks.👌

[@mateos4685]

I love you man! love your lessons! really feeling good listening to your explanation ! Many thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot man! I’m glad you got something from the lesson! Talk to you soon👍

[@alanjohnston2743]

Another great lesson Rusty .Thanks .(And for the backing track ) 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Alan! And yes, that’s a great packing track also. Thanks.👍

[@josephcovino9697]

Thanks Rusty, great explanation 👍🏼!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Joseph! Thanks for checking in👍

[@heathhamby]

Rusty would love for you to do a lesson on hybrid picking. Love your lessons. I take them to heart and have gotten so much better watching and practicing the lessons you teach. Keep rocking friend.

[@rustysguitar1]

I do need to do more videos on techniques like hybrid. Thanks a lot for the feedback. Talk to you soon.👍

[@RealPartySongs]

Excellent.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! Thanks 👍

[@daveallsopp4394]

Pure gold Rusty 👍🏻 I’ve just gone through this and combined it with yesterday’s lesson. I’m sounding pretty good my friend. Many thanks buddy and enjoy your week 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! There’s gold in them hills! This stuff all works together! I know you’re rockin Dave! Talk to you soon buddy 👍

[@daveallsopp4394]

Them hills are all full of gold my friend 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s a good one Dave! Thanks buddy👍

[@55davidmark]

I noticed you wearing Cubs stuff, Chicagoan? I lived on 51st and Western. You are teaching some nice things. The big GUY has put us together . I write music with a Holy connotation in the lyrics. Bless you, Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

I live in Aurora just outside Chicago. i’m glad you found my channel! Let’s keep working on this stuff together. Thanks.🙏

[@mikewalker4998]

Rusty, love how your down to earth approach to sharing these licks and tricks.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that, Mike! Thanks a lot, buddy👍

[@paulkelly6853]

Great lesson Rusty...........your content is pure gold for people Leaning lead.........I cant thank you enough for much you've helped me on my learning journey............I've come on in leaps and bounds ...........you are able to convey in laymans terms ( which is something I need badly) how to execute your playing........I'm so greatful...........a big thank you Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Paul! That’s exciting to hear that you are really moving forward. And that I can be a part of it! This positive feedback means a lot to me my friend. I hope you have a great week and let’s talk soon.👍

[@patrickdaneau2772]

Once again, a clear and useful lesson. Thank you so much, Rusty !

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad the lesson was useful Patrick! And you’re very welcome my brother 😎

[@alanfisher1524]

Hi Rusty I like this lesson on double stops and using them in context, A and D which come alive with the stops ,also your attack either plectrum or using your fingers or use both at once ,there.is so much in this lesson to make my own playing more alive, thanks for your time and direction ❤🎉❤😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Well said Alan! These double stops are all over rock and blues music. I’m glad you got some thing from the lesson! Thanks a lot for the comment and all your support. Talk to you soon.👍

[@alanfisher1524]

@rustysguitar5143 thanks Rusty 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

@@alanfisher1524 Thanks Alan! I’m glad you guys engaged with some questions 👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

Another superb presentation Rusty👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Much appreciated Tony! Later buddy.👌

[@tito.tarantula]

By the way, Rusty, if you're looking for more lesson ideas, pedal points are quite awesome. They work in any scale and open up totally new sonic landscapes - definitely a way to "break out of the box" or a rut. My favourite way to play them are with scales available on open strings, which helps increase speed/alternate picking chops. (Or of course, just tune a suitable string to the desired note which isn't in standard tuning.) Just a thought.

[@rustysguitar1]

Many good ideas here! Thanks for the feedback👍

[@martinbennett9578]

Loved that intro!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that Martin! Thanks so much👍

[@fulminepdemo]

Mr. Rusty, Thank you very much, very good lessons sir, a big hug

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@MaxRadin]

great lesson, Rusty

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Max!!! Thanks bud 🤛

[@JohnGSchuur]

You have to move with these double stops , walk right up … yes … this adds so much character to the playing … even Jimi uses this technique… so for beginner to pros …talking about walking …. Got a new vid with a vintage tone … called “Walk Out “ Hound Dog Taylor stuff … have a listen if you like

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks John. So many players use double stops. Talk to you soon man.👌

[@thomasd9237]

Very cool 👍👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Thomas! Thanks👍

[@RobKL2008]

Hi Rusty cant find the backintrack. 😅

[@rustysguitar1]

👌

[@bobfurlani3314]

Excellent lesson. Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked the lesson Bob! Thanks for watching👍

[@Jay-v1y6z]

Great moves your expertise on teaching Guitar is special thanks for a lot of shortcuts and pushing to learn where each note is ❤it 🌴🌊🎵⛵🐟🎸 ☮️❤TX

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Jay! I appreciate the comment. I’m always happy to help! Later bro 😎

[@ksjohnson8197]

Is that a Bible behind you? Very cool!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! I’m glad you noticed. I read the Bible in my studio every morning. Thanks for checking in.🙏

[@ksjohnson8197]

It is the Book of Life

[@rustysguitar1]

@ksjohnson8197 Right on brother🙏

[@allan280973]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 From Brazil 🇧🇷

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Allan 👌

[@cliftonjarvis8010]

You get up early like me

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes, every day! I hope you liked the video. Thanks.👌

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

You should never apologize for plucking up.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Lawrence! Thanks for watching👍

[@cleftturnip7774]

What is a double stop though? Is it just playing 2 strings at once?

[@rustysguitar1]

That is correct! Thanks for checking out the video.Later bro 😎

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Seems this is familiar to Me .

[@rustysguitar1]

These type of double stops are used in many different tunes! Thanks a lot, Tony👍

[@wjewell63]

😃👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks, WJ👍

[@John-jv9ml]

Keep er simple

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on John! Thanks man ✌️

[@lasnow805]

WHY DONT YOU SHOW DIAGRAMS FO THE DOUBLE STOPS?

[@rustysguitar1]

sorry

[@RobKL2008]

found it sorry

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you found it Rob! Thanks for watching 👍

[@basicbluesjones]

is that youre bible Rusty?

[@rustysguitar1]

It sure is! I read in my studio every morning! Blessings my brother. Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@basicbluesjones]

God bless you Rusty and provide all youre needs today

[@retorgere3718]

Thank you so much for such a great lesson

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Thank you 👍