How to Get Out of the Box

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Agreed. Another Canadian here, and love my Fifth Ave as well!

[@BenjaminSexton]

This is cool. I haven't intentionally learned horizontal patterns, but I started discovering what is basically the same thing through different means. Like you described, I felt constrained by only playing in one boxed pattern. So in my case to fix that I picked my favorite "home base" pattern, memorized an adjacent pattern, and then began exploring specifically how connect the two by chasing melodies in my head. And I've basically ended up in the same place as what you are teaching here. It's just cool to know there are multiple paths to get to the same place. :D

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[@tombisson3186]

Thanks for showing this. I am self taught and this is how I have always played pentatonics - butthought I was crazy because the "boxes" are almost exclusively demonstrated. This is a great affirming lesson.

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As is most often the case, I sat down with guitar to truly absorb this lesson, and I ended up writing a new song with the inspiration from the new knowledge. Thank you Eric.

[@glenndavis479]

I'm not sure whether it's your voice , cutting to the chase or a mixture of the 2 but I actually learned something...Thanks.

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[@leeboehmer6793]

This is a terrific lesson, Eric. It has demystified so much for me. Nicely done, sir.

[@titussardonicus338]

Love that Godin. Ridiculously underrated guitars. I have the 5th avenue kingpin. It's an absolute dreamboat.

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

I was just having fun absorbing your previous "Sweet Virginia " last few days. Getting my first position major pentatonics solid and that cool bluegrass lick down. Very helpful! Excited to see your latest pop up.

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Exactly what this old man trying to learn guitar needed at his level, right now :) Thank You!

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[@hansenmarc]

1:40 e minor pentatonic from the 6th string (modified frying pan) 5:06 e minor pentatonic from the 5th string (modified upside-down frying pan) 8:40 e major pentatonic from the 6th string (upside-down frying pan) 11:46 e major pentatonic from the 5th string (upside-down frying pan) This is a very cool way to take parts of my favorite pentatonic shape: the frying pan

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

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[@jeffreylane73]

This is so cool, I've only ever really played pentatonics this way and never really understood the notion of a bunch of disconnected boxes....thanks for sharing!!!

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Awesome lesson, and I love that song Anemone

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By far one of the best teachers on YT

[@ThePineappletrees69]

I actually enjoyed this video. A lot of my beginner self taught fall back is my pinky is so weak. Being able to open up more fretboard is awesome and helpful

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Relating lessons to actual songs is an awesome technique to learning this stuff. Thank you!

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So glad I found you on KZbin bro!

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I like the way you teach eric.

[@RegieFilho]

Props for choosing that backtrack ❤. Thank you for your great lessons.

[@peterlenardon46]

Adrian at Anyone Can Play Guitar also did a diagonal pentatonic video this week. I guess if my two most watched guitar teacher channels did the same subject this week, the universe/algorithm is telling me I need to learn this.

[@kramlirab]

Thanks!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks so much!

[@macsarcule]

Thank you Eric! I’ve wanted to learn about these for so long. ✌️😌🎸

[@cbarryslough]

Big thumbs up for the BJM intro. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@michaelmadcat]

Love this! I saw a similar lesson about a year ago and it has transformed my playing.

[@noddyboffin2988]

Calvin and Hobbes is exactly where my brain goes too when I hear the word "transmogrify". Man that was one of the best C&H storylines, read that one over and over as a kid.

[@coastercook]

Thanks, Eric. I was surprised to see both your lesson and Chris Sherland both had lessons on the diagonal scales to get out of the box. Both lessons are similar, but two different takes on it.

[@RobCrawford23]

Adrian over at Anyone can Play Guitar chose the same subject today (he went in a more Deep Purple direction though)

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Good to hear mystery man, such an underated track from a great album!

[@gregdionne2137]

I think this would apply to blues. I don't understand to much theory, but I do like the idea of getting out of the box. Thanks

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[@scottkidwell3601]

A little late to this class, I'm playing catch-up. I appreciate these videos Thank you, Eric 🙏🏻 🙏🏻✌️🍕

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Lovely Godin hollow body you've got there! One of their factories is about 30 minutes away from where I live, it's always nice driving by

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I love Godin have a few of them never dissapoint.

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

That pedal style lick in the background about 3 seconds in... is so Zeppelin. Very cool to bend that 5th up to a 6th to get that sound. I guess Jimmy was showing his Country influences at the time. Thanks~!

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Loved it man! So helpful!

[@douglaschristine8387]

Thanks Eric didn't know that scale. Love that telecaster, I just got one too.

[@mbryan829]

Great video as always! Thanks Eric!

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Love your videos man!

[@fredfloyd68]

A real music teacher.. Great stuff.

[@tonyhudson8235]

So cool. This is how I was taught my first scale.

[@alphanuevo]

Thanks for sharing! This is great. Love the 'boxes feel so box-y' bit.

[@MattyWhens]

oh man, I used to have a Kingpin. FedEx almost refused to deliver it because they wouldn't read the sign that said come to the side door. Had to chase down the driver's truck because I watched him try to put the last missed delivery slip on my front door. You're making me miss mine lol

[@scottlooper3505]

Lots of gold here.

[@stanblackburn700]

A very groovy pattern that I have always loved

[@DougSmith-y4o]

This is so good, THANK YOU ERIC! YOU ROCK! 🎸🎶

[@ELMENDORFX]

Thanks, this was great. Could you please recommend diagonal in phrygian mode. Thank you

[@michailovigor]

Props for the Brian Jonestown solo in the beginning ❤

[@michaelmccormick546]

Great video man, your tone is always the tastiest 👌.

[@PBeetheFox]

This gave me a lot to think about Eric, thanks!

[@DanielSeriffMusic]

My man! Love your videos and diagonal is my favorite.

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That Godin sounds great. I have to build something like that soon.

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That Godin guitar is calling me. Do I need it? Not really at all. But do I want it? Quite a lot yes.

[@Klotrik]

Hey Eric! Thanks for great vids! I've been following you a long time. Always solid stuff👌. Could you please consider making a song lesson on Rival Sons "Mosaic"? I'm going through a rough time and this song is really helping me out right now. I would like to be able to play and sing it to myself, but I'm not skilled enough to figure it all out by ear. I think this song might be right up your alley, and I haven't found anyone else doing a vid on it. You'd be helpning a brother out. Thanks! Rock on.

[@TheWaveGoodbye-Music]

No way you just started playing BJM!! one of my biggets influences atm :D

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Well, they've finally done it, ha ha! Eric and Adrian have released a tutorial on the exact same subject on the same day!!!

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Thanks so much Mark I appreciate it!

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Same

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Thank you. You’re an amazing teacher. Keep up the great work

[@esteban1487]

Got to love the diagonal!

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Mr. Ronnie Woods lead on Maggie May would sound killer on that Godin 5th Ave hollow body 😉👍👍 😎✌👍❤🖖

[@joeappel1]

Thanks for a really great lesson!

[@grillingido3941]

I was hearing Dickie Betts in your Emaj pentatonic. So cool!

[@saranacseven]

Thanks for the lesson. I enjoy your music and your joy of music. When doing the diagonals up or down, do you pretty much always finger the fretboard with fingers 1 and 3, pointer and ring? Or do you sometimes slip in the second finger like when going between the second and third strings? I slowed your video down to closely watch your preferred fingering and had a hard time seeing if you ever throw the second finger in. It seems to make a difference setting you up for the next notes up or down. Thanks for any advice!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Oh yeah - there are definitely times in both the minor and major pentatonic when it makes sense to sneak that middle finger in for a phrase. That darn G to B string transition!

[@jasonkesser]

Great video eric. I loved revisiting something simple here, with the shapes we all know on the screen. I’ve been gigging lately and this was really refreshing. Especially major for me. It’s funny how you can have brand new realizations with the same old stuff. It’s almost like seeing your wife of 20 years in a brand new dress, you fall in love with her all over again lol. You’re awesome man. Do you think there’s any Pentatonic or scalier awareness you can have when stuff is moving to the four chord? While, still using the staying out of the box Philosophy?

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Thank You...❤❤

[@howtoplaybjm666]

You get a Bobcat, I get a Bobcat. I get a Godin, you get a Godin. You've got great taste Eric!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Great minds think alike!

[@bryanbytes]

Love the BJM vibes

[@groovefretboard]

Good tone. Speaking of getting out the box check my fretboard mod. 🎸🤘🏽bend any string into vertical scallops

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Great lesson and awesome Tele

[@ShlomirBareket]

the E minor to major pentatonic phrasing problem phucks me up every time!

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Whoa thx very much man!

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Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis would be amazing for you to teach. Thanks Eric!

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Chord tones or the "sweet notes" for the win!

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[@stephenbrumlow931]

Can we also say that any of the notes in these sliding scales can be used in double stop form as well? As long as we’re taking notes from the scale?

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Oh yeah totally!

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Channeling your inner Anton.😎

[@whattube7538]

Awesome lesson Eric! Out of curiosity, why do you choose not to alternate pick when playing single notes?

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

I only alternate pick when I absolutely need to! I have so much more control over dynamics with a downstroke (and I almost never play fast)

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