How to improvise - Guitar Lesson (full video)

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[@nicwilson89]

I was feeling rather down lately with my playing and felt like everything I was doing was stale, bland and all the same. I came across this video and decided to follow it, I then grabbed the backing track and proceeded to spend the next 3 hours practicing with it using your advice, starting with a single string and then adding more. After that I spent the rest of the night watching your videos and playing. You really helped me turn around the negative view I had of my playing and progression and gave me a new enthusiasm as a result! This may not sound like much, but it means a hell of a lot to me. Thanks, Rick!

[@RickGraham]

that's great man!

[@joedocmusic]

Rick is so insanely good... Love your vids Rick!

[@RickGraham]

+www.joedocmusic.com Thanks man!

[@kenmasters007]

+michael Pelletier AXE FX.

[@mikedegrazia]

Yeah Rick your doing stuff that ive never seen or heard before. Your technique is ferocious..cheers

[@ayan4109]

He is closer to rock than most of us

[@calansvc]

Probably the most informative thing I've heard/seen/read in 35+ years of hacking on a guitar. FINALLY! Someone that can teach the mental aspects of playing, rather than just another "how to play xxx scale at 180bpm". Subscribed!

[@Katalysaattori]

You have the best teaching videos EVER and you can explain so good ! I hope you never stop doing this! Greatings from Finland.

[@paulschedler]

Rick, you've explained brilliantly how you developed your style and touch . . . but most of us will just never have the "amount" of God-given gift you have! I practice hard and play very well, but YOU are blessed, and in turn, you're a blessing!!

[@6672rock]

That intro solo was mind-blowng! You have a great command of the fretboard, and you always seem to land on the right notes no matter where you are. I know I have a long way to go before my improvisation skills are as good as yours.

[@user-hg3kc4dj7u]

I like it when u said..‘whole new world to explore..’ Kind of gave me a sense of hope. Thank you. :))

[@mjmj360]

If I ever get to call myself a real guitar player someday, It would be all because of you Rick. This is such an informative video!

[@coreyaudet7582]

Dear real guitar player, you are a real guitar player just by having the desire to learn. You have more tools at your fingertips than my generation had and while striving to be as good as someone great, you are the one that needs to be as good as yourself and when you realize that music can be made with minimal guitar flash you may find that your own playing has a magic that will make certain people love it. Neil Young has a 2 chord song that is still on the radio everyday. Not knowing a thing about you I dare say that you can play that and therefore you can make music anything you want. It's how you got into it in the first place. What makes you enjoy the music that you listen to? The answer to that is what will make you great.

[@pauloamw]

Grat lesson, very useful tips.

[@martifingers]

Like any great teacher you make the complex seem simple and attainable.

[@kimbrooksbank9936]

Every few months or so I come across this video and I get so much out of it each time. Thanks :)

[@coreyaudet7582]

I've been checking out YT guitar players and they are all great, but I'm here for a reason and that's not just because he's awesome, but he has a depth of knowledge that is beyond my expectations. He has a true love for the art, and is kind enough to make it obtainable even for me(a drummer). If he wasn't such an amazing teacher I would have been intimidated and lost all hope. Thank goodness for good people.

[@ayan4109]

I'm glad you emphasize on making music at the end of the day, most videos emphasize on modules or chapters these days, such as scales, pentatonics, arpeggios, sweep picking etc. You hit the right notes on how to make it sound great (given you abide by certain rules)

[@paulcooper5748]

This was very good advice on how to break out of just going up and down with the scales love your playing and the tone to much enjoyed it.

[@Gattobuono]

Improvisation is absolutely the hardest thing to teach, it comes from a place that's beyond the intellect. It's from the heart rather than the head. I improvised on the guitar from day one (over 40 years ago), and could never understand why people found it so hard. I finally realised that people tried to over analyse and intellectualise their playing, especially classically trained musicians. Great shot at trying to explain it aspiring guitarists Rick! Thanks for another super video

[@jllhrmonica]

I like that "question" and "answer" analogy.. great vid.

[@MeloSomethin]

Also known as call and response if you want to look further into it, wonderful way of looking at things within the improv context.

[@IAmNotARobotPinkySwear]

8 minutes in and I have already learned more about phrasing and improv then in my 8 years of guitar playing.

[@MananaMan]

I'm in the same boat

[@PapaJose84]

Wow awesome improv! Tasty licks, maybe u should teach a couple of shapes for beginners

[@loveguitars]

Hey Rick, Love when you play like this. Very Melodic!!

[@Exponerad]

Question and aswer is actually the whole foundation of blues. Call and response. Great video Rick! Gave me much to think about. Keep up the good work!

[@RussellBannisterMusic]

Years later, I still use this video for inspiration

[@kristiangrundstrom]

Always a treat watching and listening to your stuff!

[@astrophotonics9470]

Love the off the wall phrasing you came up with, unorthodox. good stuff

[@Dcba964]

I dream you were my daily guitar teacher Rick... I enjoy your playing from your very first steps on youtube. You are an incredible awesome huge player and it seems you could play anything in any style ... Cheers bro.

[@seanthomasmusic]

You have some of the smoothest phrasing I've heard in a long time.

[@jonisihotang3299]

love your tasteful shredding

[@steliosasioguitars5939]

You really speak from heart.....

[@rdb9936]

Great video Rick! I feel like my phrasing is not too bad, yet I really struggle to build momentum for the climax in a solo. Superficially, I understand it's all about 'tension and release', but if you could do a video on building momentum in solos that would be amazing! Thanks

[@gregorymakosky4877]

I am been waiting for this!!!!

[@jerryoutlaw3396]

Wonderful stuff and you sir, are a top man for sharing!!

[@metalheadmalkavian]

Your tone is just beautiful with that beautiful strat man... Amazing job!

[@poochstyle]

good God your technique is absolutely impeccable

[@danchung4998]

Rick you are amazing. Thanks for your improvising tips.

[@danbenkert]

Fabulous video and technique used displayed and taught!! Great Video Rick Graham !!!

[@Youthanasia131313]

such a great lesson. that sums up how you should play guitar and eventually get your own style and music. very nice indeed

[@JAFOpty]

That strat sounds fantastic...

[@heavykev]

This video has been so extremely influential in my playing! Thank you, Rick.

[@TheCavaliersuk]

Outstanding Rick! Love it!

[@hellolemonde1]

Thanks Rick for being awesome !

[@americanescu]

You're just great! Love your videos!!! You have no idea how much you helped fine tune my technique! Kudos brother and a million THANK YOU's!!!!

[@chaos1458]

ManRick, you are truly an amazing artist. I have to learn my phrasing and modes so i know what lead notes will sound right in my solos! Im now 28 yrs. Into my playing and its frustrating that i don't know more than i do as far as scales etc. Anyway , thanks Rick, i love your lessons!! Hey Rick, You and Joel Hoekstra need togo on tour with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.._maybe get Chris Broderick as well! Throw in John Petrucci and Gus G and it's Generation Axe 2!! That would be great!!

[@PeteWizzle]

Good advice. Thanks

[@DimebagDoogle]

I'm kinda the opposite can come up with loads of phrases but don't know how to implement in my playing in the right keys...or remember them after I just played em haha. Guess I need to get practicing those scales. Love your lessons and playing Rick keep em coming :)

[@CraigJackson.Fitness]

Love the question and answer analogy. Great video

[@joefullmetalguitar]

fantastic video!!! tnks rick your lessons are so precious!

[@marksparkyweekes752]

Amazing. So good Rick. 😁

[@tennisbumojai]

Words are so interesting. He uses "question and answer". Could also be described as "call and response". Great lesson!

[@Djolan]

Thank u Rick. Super lesson!

[@mikedervos5974]

Hi Rick!!! very useful video!!! honestly one of the best lessons on youtube

[@felixplaza823]

Excellent video!!!

[@tonygriffin2049]

Can’t work out why this guy is not -laying in some top rock band it’s crazy!!!!!!

[@FedeOttalagano]

Great tips, Rick! Thank you.

[@mijit.859]

Very good !! Bravo 👏🏻

[@tonygriffin137]

Rick love this its awesome I've always loved Vai but feel you could give him a run for his money. your inspiring me to play cheers!!

[@bushibayushi]

Great lesson, it's amazing how a single video could change my thinking of playing ;) thank you!

[@bigdaddynasty69]

rick you are now my favorite guitar player , so much soul and feeling could you do a lesson for hungarian minor ?

[@CWilliamsPaul]

Damn Rick you've got the slickest licks! Best Damn Teacher I've ever subscribed to! Brilliant explanations!

[@candrelsrosa]

Damn Rick! How better can it get! Congratz once again!

[@metalvocalistwanted]

Such a badass guitarist. Great teacher. Not the most common of combinations. You rule, man. \m-

[@rofertpomendia1388]

Proud Fan here. Your always amazed me maestro rick. Your 1 one sensie for me Godbless 🤘 #Respect

[@deonvandermerwe8465]

You are one of the best

[@jamespittman5910]

Thanks for explaining this. That opened alot of doors for me

[@crux123451]

Great ideas. Thank you.

[@carlosgomes3999]

Parabéns amigo, sua dica foi muito importante para melhorar minha improvisação. Muito bom mesmo!!!

[@LeeHoMusic]

Thank You Rick, great lesson.

[@brainynbrawny9562]

Such SWEEEEEEEET playing!

[@no1touch]

i feel like you uploaded something extremely similar to this earlier this year x)

[@DavePastor]

Its the same video mate!!!

[@no1touch]

untie your panties mate, you took this comment way out of context lol

[@jimmmmybrady]

chad barrow Actually,no that was IN context.In fact THAT is what IN context means,he addressed your exact point.

[@no1touch]

i don't even remember replying to that comment x)

[@Geeetarr]

thank you for the amazing video

[@isaiahlatiolais8016]

Also love those half sounding harmonics with those vibratos

[@BoyOfLol]

Can you explain your legato pattern in a video?

[@bigdaddynasty69]

pentatonic

[@Gerac010]

Awesome RIck!

[@pcau]

Nicely done Sir!!! Love the way you explain things and the respect you show to the viewers. I suscribed! :)

[@goktugduran6548]

Great play! Thanks..

[@denholmrobert528]

how do you stay that relaxed while playing? you make it look effortless

[@BearReportsss]

Not to speak for Rick - but the truth is just that, you have to be relaxed to play relaxed. You have to use the smallest amount of effort to make it look effortless. Be in a healthy mind space while playing - expect to play well, be confident, don't fret too much if anything goes wrong. Let your ears guide you. Listen to what you did afterwards to pick out where you were sloppy and where you need improvement, but while you are playing just perform!

[@denholmrobert528]

advice is advice and i am grateful

[@silverdragon0000120]

you get shit face high! i do it all the time nd friends tell me I'm pretty damn good, but sober I'm 75% as good lol i dunno. try it maybe it works for you :D

[@NicolasMcLoughlin007]

Josh Bayer I dont see SRV so relaxed....im not a good player (u cant do it playing 1 or 2 hours x day) but Facks= play all day with all your heart & mind and words like relaxed, effort will doesnt care.

[@frankthetank136]

+Nicolas Mc Loughlin SRV has a very relaxed technique. He would not be able to play the way he does for a whole gig if he didn't

[@Ozzdoc]

This was great, thanks!

[@weezytunes]

:51 i was impressed, than I kept watching, this guy is a certified shredder,

[@deonvandermerwe8465]

You should really be invited to G3.Love your playing

[@jiggy57]

Great lesson

[@jayspace69]

amazing stuff

[@bobbydhal2199]

thank you ...this makes more sense now

[@user-sz3bw4wp8j]

Very very useful, thank you a lot.

[@draper858]

Rick....I have been amazed and inspired by you since I subscribed to your site.....wow...just brings me up....thanks. ;)

[@lunvontawizotal4308]

Nice one rick...keep doing, keep sharing... God bless....

[@alexcuellar4193]

Rick your so freakin good!!!! Nice work man

[@JD-li1xw]

Wow! Amazing!

[@napkinshoplifta5163]

You should check out Rick Beato's soloing by ear. It's a cool video if you want to facilitate and reinforce your phrasing

[@davnazy]

Really usefull lesson! Sliding notes is really usefull in creating melodic sounding solos! :)

[@angusyoung9594]

what a wonderful intro!

[@VitorMancini]

Rick, could you please share your Axe FX patch? It would be really nice for us to study

[@rmp5s]

And AGAIN, I LOVE the sound of that Ibanez RG. What the hell is that thing!?!

[@ritsmond]

rmp5s I can't remember the model name, but I think it is a limited edition premium rosewood guitar of somekind.

[@rmp5s]

Riku Falck Found it a while after posting this. It's an RG721RW. www.ibanez.com/products/eg_detail.php?year=2016&area_id=3&cat_id=1&series_id=1&data_id=304&color=CL01

[@bordadipanjanchatterjee797]

U r d person…love from INDIA..❤️🇮🇳

[@megabraddotcom]

Great guitar lesson man! ;) Very helpful and well put together,.

[@Stevieab]

Jeezo that's clean playing, bang on

[@nersesbackingtrack86363]

Thank​ you​ so​ much​

[@MikeStock88]

Great lesson thanks :)

[@isaiahlatiolais8016]

LOVE this tone. Would like to know what effects you are using

[@ChrisHelheim]

Daaamn so fluent! fantastic!

[@irmaztamal21]

that guitar look luxurious

[@mksxntwr]

Very nice idea about practicing. Hope I get out of standard box shapes soon )

[@Gibtom125]

sounds great