How to Improvise a Guitar Solo

If you like this style of learning, I made a class with my friend Ian on how to build up the confidence to play with other musicians. I'm really proud of it so check it out:
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Enlisted the help of a seasoned jam band veteran, Ian Stich, to talk about how you can improvise a guitar solo armed only with 1 scale and the knowledge of common chord tones. Overcome the fear of playing with other musicians and ascend to the heavenly stratosphere of solo bliss.
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[@gdsmith4246]

"A-flat 7-sharp 9" "Oh God, my worst nightmare! [dissonant bullshit]" That's comedy gold.

[@seandaniel23]

It's all of our worst nightmare!

[@PrecedingPie]

*Amin7b5

[@private2371]

🤣 flipping goobers and your chords from hell

[@estevejame7398]

Notes in C major scale are C D E F G A B (following major scale intervals W W H W W W H) Noted in Natural A minor scale are : A B C D E F G (following minor scale intervals W H W W H W W) where W = whole step or 2 frets H is half step or one fret away Same notes the difference being what note you start on! I like the series very well presented. ___________________________________________________________ The mediator between the head and hands must be the heart... Metropolis

[@seandaniel23]

Great comment Esteve! Thanks for watching!

[@virtualvoyage6183]

Nice esteve very helpful

[@nicholascarter9546]

You should but the other minors be sude they could be useful depending on the style

[@michaelflaherty4310]

Mike B They went up a step from C major to D major (half a step would have put them in C# major). That’s not related to what esteve said. Esteve was pointing out that major scales have a related minor scale which has the same notes, the difference being the note you start on. I.e. C major and A minor have the same notes, G major and E minor have the same notes, etc...

[@mydaigriffiths4283]

I have to be 100% honest, i have been stumbling my way through improvising solos for years. After watching this video i now listen back to some stuff i recorded and sounded like an amateur. You guys have really really taught me a major major lesson. Even trawling through endless hours of youtube videos on how to solo etc this is by far the best lesson i have ever watched. You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for making it so easy to understand and above all, FUN.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for watching and saying so! Glad you liked the vid!

[@rakenrol5414]

@@seandaniel23 watch my vids

[@jamesmyers2667]

@@rakenrol5414 I just found this video and I feel like a real bozo. I wish I had known this earlier

[@ginsan8198]

To sum it up, locate your root notes as your taget notes where you release/land your solos in each chord bar.

[@seandaniel23]

That's about the gist of it!

[@verandi3882]

that solo he played at 6:40 was freaking awesome

[@seandaniel23]

I'd like to think my rhythm playing willed him into it.

[@direcrux4065]

haha love both of you guys xD

[@verandi3882]

***** great

[@MutantSwine]

yeah it sounded like an Irish folk song

[@verandi3882]

M true

[@samholden7563]

I have been binge watching lead guitar lessons while my 1yr old son is sleeping on my chest. This video has by far got me the most pumped for me to pick up my guitar!! Just need him to wake up.. 😂👍🏻

[@Ankit-zu2kp]

This is the most underrated channel. I tried to learn scales and solos before but most people teach that on an electric guitar and to watch them bend and do other stuff is so demotivating. Watching you playing on acoustic guitars in such an amazing way makes me wanna learn again. Thanx.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for saying so!

[@ashu7pathak]

6:02 - Key point !! *Sprinkling random notes, but landing on roots on ones when chord changes*

[@sumedhhhh]

Notes in scale

[@lawrencedecamillis190]

what you have demonstrated is easily comprehended by any novice that may be confused with the theory behind it.thanks for another great video.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosetello2530]

Yes. I like this a lot

[@MatthewRivers]

Oh my, I totally LOVE you guys! I have been playing guitar and writing songs for years and I could never get my head around blues and soloing... been watching your videos over the course of the evening and I have literally unlocked a whole new perspective and way to play! THANK you so much!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Matthew!

[@loiswood1313]

I love these guys.I'm an intermediate player myself enjoy the humor to go along with the lessons.This is a new way to teach people and find it easier to understand. All other teachers are one on one and go to fast on the videos.Thanks guys your GREAT!☺

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@seanqw_]

this is by far the most useful channel that i have found on youtube. it covers most of the questions that i have in mind and slowly builds my kmowledge from easy to advanced, thank you so much

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for saying so!

[@r.m7921]

That first solo was me when my band began the solo practice. Oh boy I really needed this video

[@JJ-iu5hl]

I've been in such a rut, stuck in the beginning stages of learning scales and playing with backing tracks, and everything just sounds mediocre. This video is a serious breakthrough for me! Super simple but sounds great! Thanks so much guys!

[@jessehaughey7116]

Hands down best guitar teacher on yt. You talk in a non boring way

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Jesse!

[@JordanSamuel-dd2wq]

Ohhhhhh sh&&&&&t ARE YOU KIDDING ME MY DUDES?!?! Was it this easy?? Wow you guys made soloing so easy a million thank yous!! This is brilliant guys !! I'm now soloing really well ❤

[@tonybaloney6656]

Unreal guys , best of both worlds , sounded great and simply explained. More collaborations .

[@carl_anderson9315]

Me: hey cool! Tenacious D and PewDiePie... wait a minute...

[@ch0wd3rr]

Holy Fuck, I thought I was alone 😂

[@vondracmon1461]

Wow I'm not the only one

[@souvikdatta97]

Exactly

[@chrisj1319]

The red shirt guy's laugh is kinda like CinnamonToastKen

[@stoicnotsad]

PewDiePie's voice matches with Sean too

[@lbasnuevo8087]

This is a great lesson... and both of you are teaching this difficult solo stuff while having fun and encouraging us to learn where all the notes are. Thanks for making these lessons.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@GrabcuGrabcu]

Probably the most useful video I've watched this year. Thank you guys!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for reaching out and thanks for watching!

[@moseyingmariners]

This was an extremely helpful video! This really helped me on the lead guitar parts of the album I recently released.

[@newworldinsight9158]

You're the best person on KZbin teaching guitar, I highly appreciate your work.

[@seandaniel23]

Man thanks so much! I appreciate it :)

[@clalsanglura409]

Sean you are the best teacher...

[@cvadit]

Been playing for over 5 years and never attempted at soloing/improvising but after watching this video BAMM!!! never knew I could solo let alone improv. Thanks for the great lesson also subbed to Ian's channel.

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear man! You'll love Ian's videos.

[@Flippy042]

5:12 I literally lol'd at the mile high club joke

[@seandaniel23]

:)

[@AteEsixed]

"Like a rich marble? I've gotten that before. Gladiator blood.." This was really great! I adore improvisation in both comedy and music. I've always found my song ideas through taking chances on guitar. landing on the root note in each section will definitely ground some live jamming with my band. Thank you!

[@seandaniel23]

Haha, Ian and his sense of smell.

[@F22Raptor723]

My problem isn't playing solos over chords, it's playing chords under a solo haha

[@seandaniel23]

Don't worry I'm hoping to make a vid on that soon!

[@F22Raptor723]

Thanks man! Keep it up

[@Arkoudeides.]

Me too

[@rosetello2530]

@@seandaniel23 can you link the video? >.

[@daviddrake2323]

your so sic wit it Sean I've been learning from u for a long time I've been playing sine 1993 and u took me to the next level and your th reason I got a gs mini Taylor Koa plus

[@Sam-w9des]

YOU MUST FEEL LUCKY TO HANG OUT WITH IAN WHY CANT I HAVE AWESOME FRIENDS LIKE THAT TO TEACH ME GUITAR

[@seandaniel23]

I'm honored everyday!

[@Seltaeb_]

I've just started learning scales, this video is like PERFECTLY timed, and SO helpful! Thanks as always, Sean!

[@seandaniel23]

Awesome to hear Lucas!

[@cheeseburger1884]

this is amazing stuff for learning thanks

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@quixy25]

^

[@brandondebroy1955]

Sean Daniel could u please clear up the major scale explained in the jam session? I thought the major scale and minor had the same shape? But the scale you explain does not mirror the minor pentatonic? Please and thanks

[@kevinborchers851]

Brandon DebRoy because this is the full major scale not the major pentatonic. The pentatonic is just five notes of the major scale.

[@eddieness03]

What up Bros . You two are Awsome . Thanks . Love the Dynamics of you both together .

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks Eddie! We'll keep em coming!

[@istimmy21]

best guitar channel on youtube you guys are awesome.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@Brandenlee21]

Consider that ego is detrimental to an educational platform. That said, I've learned tons from you both. Good lesson!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@deanz9161]

You guys are having too much fun. Wish I found this channel 5 years ago!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@KnowledgeIsKey215]

I've recently implemented trying to keep my fingers as close to the strings as possible and get rid of the 'flailing fingers' syndrome I and so many others suffer from. It's not easy, and I'm hoping gets better so I can play faster and with better technique

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah it's rough at first but stick with it man!

[@tomaszwota1465]

Ah yes, the flying fingers syndrome. Trying to get rid of it too, it's hard.

[@radosawwalkowski5824]

When I started playing guitar I always looked at people and thought "should those fingers be flailing all over?" I thought that it was incorrect, because on every instrument (especially piano) every player has his fingers relaxed and they don't flail - so I decided not to flail my fingahs when playing.

[@chuckHart70]

By now you might be a master but one thing that helped me was instead of think of them as single notes I noticed I could leave my fingers down then lift up one and leave say the ring finger down... pull off type of thing. But it made me realize I was moving my fingers when I didnt need to do so!

[@brianpinkston9105]

dude im in the same boat. its like rewiring everything in your guitar playing brain lol

[@krassawatmakul6753]

Very great video, thank you Mr Daniels & Mr Stich for scale mapping. Along I listen 1st backing track (G-F-C) that takes mixolydian sound while Mr Stich improvise in C but it becomes G mixolydian scale, from this I can hear this mode clearly.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@evanboyd6903]

I laughed so much when you went to the A half-diminished. Now that is a fine example of musicians trolling each other.

[@seandaniel23]

Gotta keep him honest :)

[@isaacpitblado406]

Wow this video topped all other videos in terms of being entertaining. It was also extremely helpful. You guys really did have an insane synergy and I couldn't help but enjoying every moment! More of these would be awesome

[@seandaniel23]

More on the way!

[@ronalddump5004]

Ian Stitch the legend !!!

[@camposthetron]

Hey, I love Ian’s channel! I had no idea you two knew each other. Thanks to both of you for another great and really useful lesson.

[@seandaniel23]

So cool that you found us independent of each other. I love that guy.

[@christiansk]

How hadn't I watched this one before? This was awesome! Actually laughed out loud at the surprise chord change at 8:10, pure genious.

[@seandaniel23]

I got him :)

[@terrencedow2925]

@@seandaniel23 You guys are hilarious! Brought knowledge, understanding, good riffs and a needed smile! Smell reference was kind of odd though... I'm thinking nice clean clothes!! :-D

[@lawrencefidel4228]

I honestly think you guys are the best guitar teachers here on KZbin. I never understood any theories from other channels the way I get it from you guys. Thank you very much! New sub here!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for subbing! I'm glad you have been enjoying the videos :)

[@dondarkos]

You're really fun to watch and everytime I learn something .Thanks and keep up with the great work :)

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@sujithkristy6029]

This is the best lesson on basics of soloing!!! Love from india ❤️

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear! Cheers from the US!

[@zachfree6126]

That was a lot of fun, and I learnt a lot. Thanks guys 😘

[@dipeshmanandhar3220]

This is so cool 😎...learning with full interest and u dont get bore watching video

[@ramboruiz]

Woo that makes a lot of sense now!!!! Cheers Sean!

[@Alex-wb2yw]

Damn, this video got me so stoked! Your videos are very nice for learning new things simply.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching Alex!

[@jerryreichelderfer747]

Good tips. Enjoying your quick and easy lessons on how to get right in there. Thanks! Theory can get deep really quick, but often all we need is the simple stuff. Keep it up. That dirty fretboard on Ian's guitar is killing me though. Lol!

[@seandaniel23]

Ian's a dirty man.

[@ddean8493]

Thank you guys for this video. You guys really are awesome and funny. Goodness shines through.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@sibtainabbas7496]

3:29 the young man got a perfects hands for guitar, lucky man!

[@seandaniel23]

:)

[@rmcfarland1743]

I love these types of videos. Thanks for posting

[@seandaniel23]

Thank you for watching :)

[@jadams0403]

Thank guy's, that was fun

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@inescapablestud]

#TeamNoSleep

[@seandaniel23]

Dibs on team captain!

[@viajer2011]

no sleep, I am watching this video at 3:30 am....great video!!!

[@FreerunnerDave]

I'm in the same boat. 2:42am. Good thing I have a nice bug bottle of red beside me. The sleep fairy will be here soon...hopefully

[@IamWooky]

5:49 AM.. xD

[@viajer2011]

IamWooky 11:51 pm where I am now...

[@Apocalipse1984]

He looks like Kyle Gass from Tenacious D but with beard LOL

[@seandaniel23]

That's me and KG

[@unscripted483]

Its like he predicted 2018-19

[@loiswood1313]

Very simple and common sense

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks Lois!

[@ananthbhat1992]

your channel deserves a lot more subscribers!! Each video is simply amazing, a fun and interesting approach to the topic at hand. Wish you the best, keep making such amazing videos :)

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! It's growing a lot faster though, so I appreciate the support!

[@albertdaniel1000]

You guys are killing me , good shit ....

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching man!

[@WhiteCranK]

also in 2020 this is an extremely helpful video! thank you very much!

[@Adrienople]

8:15 I lost it xD thank you guys so much for this video, it helped me a lot!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to spread the rock!

[@80dale]

Already having fun with it . Got that Gerry Garcia feel to it .

[@EL_ONIN]

very useful lesson specially for me who wants to improve my guitar skills

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@potreaux]

The jam sounded a lot like St. Stephen :) Very nice. Great lesson, it helped a lot. Thank you.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching :)

[@potreaux]

Thanks for making such awesome videos. :) The ones with Ian are especially awesome :D

[@dalegnodle2630]

"Guided Randomness." I can dig that. Good day!

[@redwalrustmnc5256]

Awesome lesson!! Seriously. I use Ians' way of playing scales, guess there is no right or wrong.

[@redwalrustmnc5256]

Kinda reminds me of the Tenacious D origin story. haha

[@seandaniel23]

Right on man, thanks for watching!

[@commoner477]

Bro thanks man you really helped me understand how to use these scales now

[@andrewpage8759]

Fantastic video guys! Thank you very much

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@keechpeach2863]

This was so much fun to watch!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

i heard frank on american pickers left the show and i guess he is pursuing his dream to be a guitar player...............it makes perfect sense now.

[@sobbofner]

Haha, you/Ian are perfect musical comedy team and this makes learning fun.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks Bob! Ian is the best :)

[@stefano.b65stef77]

Sean and Stitch are like Starsky and Hutch!

[@ront8270]

Love you guys always learn something

[@100reck]

thanks for the vid! I have always tried to resolve back to the root during improvising. .. i.e. in key of c major I would always go back to c... but I really like the idea of using the same scale but following the chord changes like this... thanks man. :-)

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Jesse!

[@kzrockstar3023]

Thank a lot guys

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching Komang!

[@datasciencewithr1039]

just amazing

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@jamienagle863]

Fantastic lesson. Well done Sean. Best guitar channel on KZbin.

[@seandaniel23]

I'm flattered :) Thanks!

[@FrancisMeng]

Exactly what I m looking for, thanks for the video!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@satishtarenia]

This really helped me a lot...u guyzzz are just amazing and so funny ...Thanks to u both :)

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Satish!

[@filthyrych]

Two teachers are better then one.. Thanks

[@agatedyken9492]

Looking forward for more...... It helps me a lot.. Thank you

[@haydentylerball]

You guys are awesome!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@dominikdahinden681]

Very valuable lesson! Thank you :-)

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@StarDarkAshes]

You don’t have to land on the root note of each scale though when the chord changes? You can land on the chord tones , right? So any note of the triad works, or not?

[@noahmartin9089]

very helpful, subbed to Ian's channel as well

[@seandaniel23]

Awesome Noah, he's a great teacher.

[@robertbrousseau5917]

I didn't know Hodor could play guitar. Nice job. very helpful stuff.

[@seandaniel23]

HOLD THE DOOR!

[@morrownow]

I've been learning guitar for a couple of months and I'm subscribed to both of your channels. Pretty cool to see you together. Kinda crazy actually, didn't know you knew each other.

[@joshuanitura9376]

when i first saw this video 6 years ago, i said, men its too hard, and now im here shredding using Phrygian mode

[@anthonygonzalez4888]

Sean my good friend and alien...I know you are...great timing I just got back from a audition with a funk and mowtown r&b band .I got the job!!!. and I'm gunna need this lesson bro...I'm mostly CLASSIC ROCK and blues but I can do the mowtown funk...thank you sir for the very important and usefull lessons..I really just got home and set up my amp n guitar stuff to improvise some solos on some of this stuff was just pickin up my guitar and seen your message for solo impro...incredible...it's are secrete Sean..your from a superior galaxy and I know it...thanks bro

[@seandaniel23]

Congrats on getting the gig man! Way to go buddy!

[@TKN204]

Thanks Daniel

[@downhill240]

Excellent lesson!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@autocrow]

This is really helpful information!

[@Gjmouen]

Shredding at 7:28 baby. you both got a sub from me from that jam babbbbbyyyy keep up the duooos

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for checking out the shred!

[@ElvisPereira-ex9dy]

Those solos def had that Jerry vibe and then u mentioned he was into Phish and the Dead and i was like yupp, i knew it haha great video man

[@royrvr]

Great lesson, very helpful and friendly. I enjoyed it. Thanks

[@davidhoxit4274]

You guys are great! Really love your work👍🏻

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much David!

[@miahlemelson7218]

I hear a lotta JG in Ian's playing ... awesome

[@seandaniel23]

Don't tell him that, he'll get a big head.

[@miahlemelson7218]

we wouldn't want that ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@chadhubbard6217]

Am7 is in C though just land on an A C E or G all good. probably better a pent Am at 17 but thats a bit of a tall order.

[@seandaniel23]

Right on man, landing on any note in the key will give you a good feel. Try em all out and find your voice as a player.

[@ront8270]

Sean You should do a road gig with Ian like when you play at the statue thing... and you gotta have a tee shirt also to be in the mile high club

[@TullamoreM]

this was realy helpful. thank you

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!