How to Play Solos Over An A Minor Jam Track | GuitarZoom.com | Steve Stine

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[@TheNewenglandboys]

Awesome. Can't help thinking when I hear all this how such an incredible guitar player/shredder/guru as Eddie Van Halen was self taught and in addition, learned so many instruments! He was an instinctive guitar player to the highest degree, knew really nothing about theroy, and shot it into the stratosphere! Still amazed when I hear "eruption"

[@joeblough261]

Eddie knew music theory, just not in a way that he could articulate it because he learned it in a way analogous to being called "street smart" vs. "book smart". One doesn't play all the instruments he played, with such fluency, only with "feel", and/or without understanding how music works.

[@francescobalzano1198]

I never get tired to ear you teaching

[@MrBudpimpster]

U da man Steve just love the way you teach n explain things you are unique thank you

[@LazyD4V3]

Man I love your style it is amazing to watch and hear

[@anujkhangta7005]

This is how it needs to be explained... Thanks man ... u rock!!!

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@julianmassetti3538]

Awesome instructor steve I like how you pick at those notes in the progression emphasizing the scale

[@notimpossible8817]

Best teacher in the world

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for the kind words! :-) By the way, Steve's giving away a FREE 13-page tab book that reveals 9 guitar soloing shortcuts to create awe-inspiring solos that make heads turn. Go here to grab your copy → pages.guitarzoom.com/9-guitar-soloing-shortcuts/ You'll discover... ✅ The exact scales you need to play solos you love, so you don’t have to learn every single scale before playing great solos. ✅ Steve’s “Real World Soloing Chart” strategy to play solos based on tones, so you don’t have to do the guesswork and play the right solos for the right situation. ✅ Real-world examples that will build your soloing chops and gain the confidence to jam with any group of musicians. Go here to check it out → pages.guitarzoom.com/9-guitar-soloing-shortcuts/ …and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@stevecaton5040]

First time watching your videos, amazing, wish I had a tutor like you. Finding it so hard to get a tutor with enthusiasm, will definitely follow...

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@dislikecounter6392]

This guy is one of the best guitar teachers out there man. Also very humble and good at explaining things.

[@zane4048]

I love how you say rut bro you’re the man Steve thanks for making me a better player

[@Guitarzoom]

Ha! Thanks for the kind words, Zane! And thanks for watching. :-) By the way, make sure you check out the GuitarZoom Christmas Sale → guitarzoom.com/christmassale/ Because from now to December 25, you can get up to 95% OFF lifetime access to some of Steve’s most popular guitar courses, including Music Theory For Life (60% OFF), Acoustic Guitar (67% OFF), Modes Masterclass (75% OFF) and much more. Best part is, each course comes with lots of free bonuses, so you can continue on your guitar journey even after you finish the course. Click the link above to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Get up to 95% OFF Steve’s most popular guitar courses through December 25th → guitarzoom.com/christmassale/

[@wolfgang4136]

Another very cool lesson!!👍👍🙏

[@noodle845]

That was a tasty frikkin solo at the end there Steve.

[@dislikecounter6392]

When improvising over a progression. Is it good practice to target the notes in the scale that correspond to the current chord in the progression? Also are you able to switch scales as chords switch if you target the root note in the chord.. or does this just make for something chaotic sounding. I think it will work just.. I am pretty new to musical theory and trying to understand the different ways you can harmonize. Really want to pay for your classes but I am absolutely broke. So its the youtube videos and livestreams for me.

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for watching! To answer your question, yes, targeting chord tones is a great way to find notes for a solo. :-) Make sure to tune in today at 4 PM Pacific for Steve's FREE Live Theory Session 3 of 5: Understanding the Major Scale and Its Chords. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGmxoHuDnZeYhLM Hope to see you there, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want more music theory? Check out Steve’s best-selling course Music Theory For Life ► guitarzoom.com/musictheoryforlife/promo/

[@dislikecounter6392]

@@Guitarzoom Will do :) you have taught me so much already.

[@NineMileDrop]

Great video

[@DamYankee]

"Im just gonna improvise a little" then plays one of the most beautiful solos ever

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks so much for the comment and kind words. So glad you liked the video. 👍

[@DamYankee]

@@Guitarzoom your hands down best teacher i have came across. Thank you for putting out awesome content

[@MrVision14]

This is why this Guy has Professor in front of his name! Ha ha ha This is also why i can't go anywhere else to learn Guitar. He makes it easy to learn. Ha ha ha God Bless you Sir!

[@Guitarzoom]

Thank you so much! God Bless you as well!

[@jimfraser647]

Love your videos, but it drives me crazy that you pronounce the word roots as ruts. Where are you from?

[@Guitarzoom]

Steve's from North Dakota. :-)

[@pbg9208]

Diversity it’s a good thing 😉

[@wretch1]

I was just thinking that lol

[@TheNewenglandboys]

Some of the greatest guitar players never knew theory, and couldn't read a note. Two that come to mind are Reggie Young, a studio guitarist that played the lick on Suspicious minds, and in the Getty. And another is James Burton, who said they handed him a sheet of music in the studio and he said Whats this? I can't read that crap! Let's play the song!

[@lebix69]

superb.the way he explains

[@raybrickles7667]

Thank you for another amazing video

[@alperersoy4382]

You are great man 🤘

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[@RushMcPato]

Genius! Thanks!

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[@bonaminhrasmey42]

Nice.😊

[@drmarcioonida]

Great video!!! Thank you!

[@jackblack2321]

Cool guy

[@mburrell23]

Good stuff

[@weshenry5481]

Where can I find the Am backing track steve used in this video?

[@timlutz6195]

Good one jawoll 🚂🐗

[@Guitarzoom]

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[@HenryHwang777]

Awesome C to Am

[@jordanyoung.]

What guitar is that?

[@OSAMAMAful]

Steve says, I play brainlessly all the time, at 10:40, and I am thinking I play brainfully, but it's boringly all the time :D

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for watching! Sorry about that, Keith! Remember, if Steve's playing something above the 12th fret, you can move it down one octave and play it lower on the guitar. For example if the note was on the high E at the 15th fret, you can pay the note one octave lower on the high E, 3rd fret. If you're primarily an acoustic player (like me, Mike from GuitarZoom), you'll run into this sort of thing a lot: you'll find songs written for electric that you really want to play on your acoustic. And you want it to sound as authentic as possible, but there's stuff in the song that just can't be played the same way on acoustic. When that happens, it's VERY helpful to know where the notes are on the fretboard, as well as understand a few basic music theory concepts. Knowing that stuff can help you find creative ways to re-work electric songs for acoustic, so you can play the songs you want to play and sound great. :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s KZbin videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 40+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to watch free preview videos from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2 Make sure you watch all the videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews

[@huynguyen-gt5um]

good.

[@anthonyroulin5941]

9:47

[@patrickstarr8688]

Can I play F lydian in that Progression?

[@larrylow5641]

ITS ARPEGGIO AND INTERVAL PLAYING LOT OF IT . GET SAME STUFF FROM JAZZ GUITAR LESSON LOTS HOURS WORK

[@Guitarzoom]

Hi Larry! Thanks for the comment and feedback. Arpeggios are great to play over chord changes and intervals are awesome to break out of playing scales up and down. You can make up your own exercises using arpeggios and intervals. Have fun and keep up the great work.

[@choochoochooseyou]

Did you say A minor was the same as C major? I'm confused.

[@___and_memes_for_all]

its relative key is c major

[@laoude7890]

ok, i know im 8 months late but here it is. its got the same notes. the notes A minor are A,B,C,D,E,F and G the notes of C major are C,D,E,F,G,A and B so they are basically the same scale. the difference is the notes your focusing on. if your playing a C major scale you want to target the C,E and G note to get that signature bright major sound. if you play A minor, you would target the A, E and C notes to get the signature dark sound of the minor chord. and targeting notes i mean starting on those notes, ending with those notes or really predominantely showing of those notes. thats why C major is the same as A minor. if you want to learn more i suggest you watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2fGqpeMd5mqY6M

[@jondoe2938]

yeah thats a H O T guitar....... fnice man

[@joelmenezes1797]

Lydian?? 🤔🤔

[@Guitarzoom]

Hey Joel! The correct Lydian mode for the key of C (or Am) would be F lydian which is the 4th degree of C. However if you want to get a more "exotic" sound you can try over the Am chord to play C lydian. The "exotic" note would be F# so be careful to change this when the F chord comes up. Try it out and let me know how this works out and if you have another way of using the Lydian sound I'd love to know how you use it. Thanks for your post.

[@TheSentu]

It's more like showing your talent than giving a lesson. May be it can help the experts but not for intermediate players

[@Guitarzoom]

Thanks for the feedback, Sentu! Actually, this video is part of a playlist about music theory concepts. In the previous videos, Steve talks about music theory, and in this video, he puts what was taught into action. You can check out the rest of the playlist here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2GwZ5mgfN15bc0 Hope you like the videos! :-) Just wanted to let you know, Steve’s holding a free webinar today (Tuesday, June 15th) at 5 PM Pacific called 5 Music Theory Shortcuts Every Guitarist Should Know. In the webinar, you’ll discover: -- 4 essential chords you need to know to play 90% of popular songs so you’ll never have to look up tabs -- 1 easy way to use the major scale to find ANY chord on the fretboard. -- 1 simple tip to memorize all the notes. -- How to choose the right scale for your solos so you can improvise over any song across the fretboard. The webinar is NOT on KZbin. If you want to join, go here to get registered: guitarzoom.com/musictheorymadeeasy20/webinar/registration/ ...and hurry, because spots are limited. :-) Hope to see you at the webinar! -- Mike from GuitarZoom

[@colink4823]

Great video

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