Improve Your Guitar Solos and Phrasing Without Worrying About Scales | Chord Tone Soloing

[@imitatefirst]

Borrow a note from the next chord, helps build anticipation... what a lightbulb moment for me! Thanks Brett!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing Marty!

[@chrisjones8977]

I felt the same way when he said that.

[@paulchristie8452]

@@BrettPapa Are there any guitar shredders out there who play full chord tome lead guitar riffs and solos? Meaning that they pluck and shred every single note of every chord before the next chord transition while staying in the song time frame and rhythm.

[@cthanglova6789]

I am self taught and this is exactly how i learn to solo.. Nice work Boss.. 👍👍

[@BrettPapa]

Thank ya!

[@stevieflax]

I was doing that ten years ago and every once in a while will refer to it. Once you start using all the chords, especially the extended, in a few positions, creativity will flow. Finding the perfect improvision for a song, is the goal and it seems impossible, but we do the best we can. Some greats like Jeff, Jimmies, Eddie and others have done it at the studio and even live. Mozart was a pure genius and wrote volumes of perfection. Some Steely Dan songs have the perfect guitar solos in them. It all depends what you are capable of doing. You have got to want it and you have to persevere. What Brett is teaching here is basically building blocks. My own best advice, is learn how to learn. So much so, you get past the pain of learning and get addicted to learning.

[@chowderwhillis9448]

Great stuff man thanks for sharing info, any other suggestions you can think of?

[@stevieflax]

@@chowderwhillis9448 As far as other suggestions, there are many and some depend on the level a person is at . The ones that probably don't are, Take your songs/repertoire that you already preform and sometimes play them in the dark, to develop your ear, confidence and feel. Watch and listen to the great ones. Don't rely on gadgets, learn to get as much flavor acoustically as you can, then learn to work the gadgets, pedals, etc. Always challenge yourself, by learning a songs, that is above your skill level. Some people read music, some read tab, some play by ear. it's good to know at least a little of all. Then remember if it were easy, everyone would be doing it. Guitar for me wasn't an instant gratification, not by a long shot. I'm always working on getting better. I love to go on Auto Pilot and fly without conscious thought of what I'm doing and it comes together, better than if I planned it all out. For me that only happens because I've been playing everyday. I think the biggest reward I get, is when the songbirds sing with my playing guitar in the early mornings. Thank you for your nice comment. I hope this little extra helps you. Good Luck

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

Mozart virtually defines “prodigy” but adding him to this conversation is a Har-dee-har-har moment.

[@stevieflax]

@@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426 You make a good point. My intended use of Mozart in an example, was intended to open minds to the limitless possibilities of a genius's possibilities. I know I'm no genius, but perhaps their is some kid out there, just getting started , that might do a little research, maybe even check out the movie Amadeus and maybe pick up few useful tools and a way of looking at music, dynamics, creativity and brilliance. When Mozart's antagonist describes, the single note lead in, just hanging there...until, so on and so forth. I do see the Har-dee-har-har moment and thank you for your comment. I wish things would come easy for me, they don't, I really have to earn it. Seeing great ones is a humbling learning experience. Well Good on You, fellow six string slinger.

[@Terribleguitarist89]

I tend to stick heavily to my scale shapes but use the caged chords to throw in arppegiated licks to move around the different shapes. It also helped to picture the chord tones within the scales when you're in unfamiliar territory. I'll have to woodshed this a bit.

[@BrettPapa]

Do it it is the key!

[@brianrollins7275]

Superb. Learning quite a bit from just a few videos. Already knowing the basics these tutorials are really helping me piece it all together. Thanks a ton

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks so much Brian!

[@chowderwhillis9448]

Like always you never cease to amaze me with how simple it really is when you make the connections on the fretboard. Papa Brent Uncle Ben and Brobro Robert Baker some the greatest guitar teachers out there. Thanks man

[@BrettPapa]

Thank ya sir!

[@kicknadeadcat]

I watched one of his early vids the mans phrasing has drastically improved……Great job Brett……..

[@BrettPapa]

Thank ya!

[@justiceforall6412]

As one player to another I have to say I think you're videos are some of the best out there. I watch some of these for entertainment purposes and I have to say I enjoy your playing/ approach the most. You come out there, no fancy axes or pretty sets and nail what most players really need to know in an easily digestible manner. All the best to you.

[@BrettPapa]

Wow thanks so much! Glad the videos are helping you out!

[@justiceforall6412]

@@BrettPapa Actually I'm a pro player. For me it's just entertaining to watch these videos. I rank you up there with the great Tim Pearce. You get to it in a digestible manner, no BS, no fancy trappings, just good information. I wish you continued success.

[@tonybulmer6365]

I have been playing guitar a long time, but the idea of improvising around chord shapes is just starting to add the fluidity to my playing that I have been seeking for so long. Good work Brett.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Tony!

[@MrCarlos1335]

DEFINITELY A GREAT EYE OPENER, I WAS A LITTLE STUCK ,BUT YOU HELPED ME TURN THE CORNER, THANKS FOR THE HAND UP.

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome Carlos!

[@SjaakShirly6559]

Hi Brett, you were the first teacher who put me on the road of CAGED! My playing changed immediately. Thanks for showing that road to me.

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@ratochandra2472]

Hey i am new on playing guitar shld i also look up the caged system ?

[@foxhound5702]

Haven't watched one of your vids for ages Brett but I know as soon as I click on one of your vidoes and the first thing I hear is YYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHH I know i'm about to learn some cool shit =P Another great lesson as always dude. Cheers from Australia.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha thanks man! Thanks for coming back!

[@lukebussey2236]

Yeeees..!!! Once again, yet another 'AHA' moment. You have an amazing talent for demonstrating/ explaining what's going on. Been stuck on using Pent' Scales & shapes, goin round in circles. Slowly coming to grips with CAGED & different chords shapes & positions. This helps immensely... Cheers from Australia

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome Luke! Great to hear that its helping you out!

[@lukebussey2236]

@@BrettPapa like 90% of the population, just need 'more time' to really get a grasp & let it totally sink in... Your vids are much appreciated

[@ltvddvtl]

This is great advice. Another way of doing this is just targeting the notes of the chord you are playing over when you are soloing with the pentatonic. Basically same result, plus also helps to start seeing the pentatonic scale as notes instead of just a fixed shape.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for watching!

[@frankiec2765]

Hey Brett greetings from NY! Just want to say thank you and I have enjoyed your channel for years. Take care Papastache! :-)

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Frankie! Glad to hear you have stuck around all of these years!

[@dannyprasetya2496]

After knowing bunch of scales, theories and what not, seems to me the chord notes are the way to go if you way to be melodic. Great stuff BP!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Danny! It definitely get the ball moving in the right direction fast!

[@samuellayne9191]

Thanks Brett. Got it. . I play gospel in a church band and you are a great help. Keep em coming.

[@BrettPapa]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@dannyb6618]

This man is a global treasure. Best content about guitar on KZbin 💫🎸💫

[@BrettPapa]

Lol! Well I am glad you think so!

[@johnbarber3499]

Great Job, wow Brett your playing has gone to another level, way to go.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks John!

[@peteballoch]

Excellent lesson I learned more in 10 minutes than In the last 10 years 👍👍

[@kyleconnermusic]

Man, I will always click on videos with you playing that Nash tele :) That thing sounds so good! Definitely gonna have to get one!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Kyle! And yes you should get one! You will love it!

[@seancarson6481]

Always get a light bulb moments when I watch your videos. Thank you. Plus great sound/tone.

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome to hear Sean! Glad you like the video!

[@markandzel9369]

Brett awesome buddy now I see the light. That makes way to much sense chase the chord notes.

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! Glad I could help ya out!

[@brettgarner4882]

Your tone is lush bro! And your Nash Tele is awesome

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks man!

[@Cr8z13]

Very cool, I recently got Plane Talk by Kirk Lorange and he uses a three shape system as well.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@sticksnstones23]

Uncle Papa. These you tube videos have a feature that allows the playback speed to be altered. I now watch you at a 1.25 speed. You talk plenty slow to allow for this and I have extra time left over now to take a shower, eat a pop tart or reflect on my day. Please keep the great videos coming and keep talking at the same rate. Also... papa... you have normalized your speaking voice and the guitar volume to be the same. Or very close. I can now watch these videos in a cubicle work office setting without headphones. Very useful so I can hear the boss yelling at me. Love that Tele. Peace ✌️

[@BrettPapa]

More vids on the way!

[@Bill-se4gr]

Great advice, and love how you demonstrated this approach with no pick, effects, just your fingers (a la Knopfler). Nicely done!

[@BrettPapa]

Thank ya Bill!

[@StevieWonder824]

THIS WAS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED! Please! How do I get more? I want to continue to expand with what you started with in this video!

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! I have lots of videos like this on my channel and I have a number of in depth courses with jam track, tabs etc on my website brettpapa.com. CAGED Unleashed is one of them.

[@nandeeshrk]

Bret is the best out there...very easy teachings

[@BrettPapa]

Very kind of you sir!

[@wjewell63]

I'm all over the major and minor pentatonic scales and I can hold my own now but man I need this system

[@PhilFeedback]

Great lesson video, thanks for posting this video! 👍

[@BrettPapa]

No problem Phillip! Thanks for watching!

[@PhilFeedback]

@@BrettPapa You’re welcome!

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

The caged system for both major and minor chords opens up the whole neck. Once you can plays these chords in say 4 positions up the neck then you can easily pull notes from those shapes and always sound good. I almost exclusively play out if shapes now there are little triads and arpeggios all over the neck the caged system shines a light on them. It's way more melodic as well

[@BrettPapa]

Yeah it helps melodic playing better than any other system I have used. Thanks for watching Brian!

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

@@BrettPapa the other thing I am noticing is that I can see the intervals more now. So if I want to play a lick that has harmonized 6ths or 3rds I can use the shapes to see those intervals and understand what I am doing more.

[@autocrow]

Good idea to start small and slow! Slow blues in 1,4,5 is great practice! Two chords, even easier!

[@BrettPapa]

Yep for sure!

[@lucianmezinoi8536]

Your tele sounds awesome !

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@lurkerlid]

I just absolutely love this way of thinking/playing. I just might learn to play lead and if I do, your lessons will be a BIG part of getting me started. Thank you for putting this out.

[@BrettPapa]

Yes! Awesome to hear! Thanks for letting me know!

[@harrysachs2274]

I'm so lost. What way of thinking? Are we just following bar chord root notes and following along the progression? Or am I completely over thinking it, and making it because none of these KZbin channels improve my thinking/playing in anyway. Online lessons are a huge waste of time for me. They make me angry and not want to play.

[@Jake66564]

@@harrysachs2274 each chord is just a 1, 3, and 5. The different chords' 135s are near each other. They're all part of a scale, but even playing just these notes will let you create a melody tied to the chords

[@harrysachs2274]

@@Jake66564 thanks man. I think I turned it around.

[@Ian-os7kp]

Another great video, thanks Brett. Very inspiring to keep learning

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome Ian!

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Awesome, great content! I'm saving this one! Thanks Brett

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome Greg! Thanks for checking it out!

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

Thank you so much for the free lessons. I've wasted most of my life just noodling and playing pentatonic.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha we all do Michael! Thanks for checking them out!

[@thelowe6393]

Thanks for helping simplify and envision the notes that sound great over a chord/progression. Very helpful!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@dougbennett7881]

Very, very good lesson! Thanks Brett.

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing Doug! Thanks for watching!

[@davidleungaxiom3491]

You are fabulous Great guidelines ❤

[@robertjohnson5795]

So simple and so effective. What a great lesson. Thanks Brett But I still need that tone!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing Robert! Glad you liked it!

[@iguanabartola]

This is brilliant! Thank you 👌🏻👌🏻 Subscribed.

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! Thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard!

[@olivierpillon4663]

Thanks again, Brett.Best guitar lessons on the net.You are the master!!! Merci pour les leçons toujours au top !!!!

[@BrettPapa]

And you sir are one of the best subs I've ever had! One day we shall meet for a beer!

[@philbarry007]

Great video. That guitar sounds amazing. What pickups are in it??

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Phil! Lollar Specials

[@giovanialphonde9340]

yeah man you the best , its make sense. its clear to understand

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome to hear Giovani! Thanks for checking it out!

[@juansetiady7594]

This video really helps me to improve my solo! Thanks a lot Brett! But I have a question for you. Does this trick only work with 2 chords progressions? How to apply this trick in more than 3 chords progressions? Do we still borrow the notes of the other chords? I need help please answer me (and I'm sorry if my grammar is bad)

[@BrettPapa]

Yes it works with almost any type of progression

[@drsmith4582]

Imma chord tone chaser. Imma pentatonic mixer. Got a blues lick catalogue. Playin caged positions all in mode transitions. My jam buds are jealous dogs.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha

[@MustafaBaabad]

Thanks a lot for the excellent lesson. Cheers from Indonesia.

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@BrentOwens]

Man this was a keeper! Thank you for putting this out there! Mind blown!!!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing Brent! Glad you liked it!

[@TheRealJanKafka]

I still don't understand why anyone sees a 'system' in the CAGED thing. I guess people just see patterns everywhere and attach meaning to them, whether it be clouds, tea leaves, guitar fretboards...I also don't understand how people don't see that the 'D' in 'CAGED' is just the C shape with a capo. Maybe because in the CAGE system you don't play anything for 4:33?

[@johnstrange1382]

Awesome lesson Brett.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out John!

[@warriorhawk2064]

Hi Brett I enjoyed this one thank you 🙂

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! Thanks for checking it out!

[@rockinrob6853]

Said it before…. Being a guitar teacher myself… you sir are a great guitar instructor.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Rob! Glad you like the vids!

[@nieze]

I need to get one of the divided by 13 amps. They sound so killer.

[@BrettPapa]

Yes you do! Call them direct and tell them I sent ya!

[@davulcu64st]

That was a great lesson. Thanks so much.

[@BrettPapa]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for checking it out!

[@GuyNarnarian]

Is that a T-52 or one of the others? Any major differences? I don't have an authorized dealer around me. Love the method, I remember when my teacher taught me CAGED back in the late 90s, but he didn't call it that!

[@BrettPapa]

This is the 60's model. It might be neck shape and pickups but not positive.

[@GuyNarnarian]

@@BrettPapa Thx. She's a beauty. On the lesson, a good way to practice these ideas is to loop 2 chords together (I always loop long progressions and have found the shorter the better usually) and just go to town. Try different keys, melodies. A simple latin style Am7-D9 for instance lets you really play around with a fun melody while working on phrasing, playing in time, etc.

[@akbrooks70]

One of the biggest thing that helped me with this is learning sixth and fifth intervals.

[@BrettPapa]

Yeah thats a good trick too!

[@kevincopeland935]

Brett, are you making your triad shapes by the fingering of those 3 open minor chord shapes on the top 3 strings? Like if you bar all three strings @ fret 5 would that be a triad shape for A minor? Because I always thought the root should of been the lowest tone even in triad shapes. I also know what the caged system is. It's all your Bar chord shapes. You can make that from all your open position chords.

[@stevechevell7153]

Yes .it's called a triad inversion. In this eg. Its 3rd 5th root. Inside an A minor 5th fret bar chord you also have r 3 5. And 5 3 root triads on other string sets. Check out other videos Bret has on triads and their inversions for more explanation.

[@BrettPapa]

Steve gave a great answer! ☝️

[@tangentz0007]

Hi Brett we need a good run through of the bridge of To Cry You A Song Tull. Martin doing it live is a little hard to get a handle on it. The rest is a breeze. Thanks

[@anthonybymallia7067]

I learned a ton with u tim and marty thx brother 🙏

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking us out!

[@leswhitham]

Pure gold. Cheers pal

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Les! Glad you liked it!

[@jimkostan9932]

I just watched your. " Rhythm/ timing" you had a beat machine, in video, was a great video: I'm mainly a lead player, so for me this was perfect! Brett:Sounding more musical is my goal. I was twice as fast 30 years ago, but today I'm sounding more Musical, so they say LOL!?

[@BrettPapa]

That is exactly my path as well. I'd take being super musical over speed any day.

[@jimkostan9932]

@@BrettPapa me 2.

[@AlbertJusto]

Great lesson Papa! You da man!

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome Albert!

[@7caesar7]

papa you are the best, greetings from Tampa bay

[@BrettPapa]

Wow thanks! Oh Florida I cant wait to go back and visit again soon! Love that place.

[@paulcooper-n2v]

Brett papa your a gem brother.

[@BrettPapa]

Thank ya! Thanks for watching!

[@edrowley1]

Great lesson, thank you Brett!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! You are welcome!

[@Barry_Poe]

I think about the EAD also. The C & G are just versions of the A & D, so that doesn't enter the process for me.

[@BrettPapa]

Yeah that is basically how I use it as well.

[@jonoftheford]

What amp, pedals, or plug in are you using? Sounds amazing.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! Divided by 13 JRT9/15 and probably a Rockett Jeff Pedal boost.

[@dylanz3673]

Bret, what kind of tele are you playing?

[@BrettPapa]

Nash 60's style

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

Seems phrasing is based on the right hand as much as the left yet we can't see what you're doing with it. Are you plucking the strings with your middle finger while picking down with your thumb?

[@BrettPapa]

Yes I hybrid pick a lot.

[@adolfoagudelo8462]

Amazing video! Thanks Brett!!

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome Adolfo!

[@steveb4400]

Nice and simple. Thanks man!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@arottie4097]

Thank You! Thank You!! THANK YA!!!

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@yeesenchai]

Superb lesson.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@CaptainFantastic222]

So for the Aminor chord you are playing the E-Shape and for the Eminor chord you are playing the d-shape? Why are you adding the High E-string on 7th fret (B note) to your Amin chord?

[@stevechevell7153]

Would the B note be 2nd note from A. So 2nd or 9th. Making an Amin Add 9 chord. for flavour

[@andjelkojakovljevic7462]

god, that tele sounds faaaantastic

[@BrettPapa]

Haha thanks! I love that thing!

[@ianroman1214]

Is a Nash guitar?

[@BrettPapa]

Yes

[@danielpaddonshealingspace2481]

It finally clicked thankyou that sounds great

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome!!

[@garyb-1975]

Pappa don’t preach!🤣 (Sorry I’m guessing you must’ve heard that a million times)😬 Preach away...I am now a fully fledged member of the “AED” club, Thanks.

[@BrettPapa]

Lol!

[@andrewshaw3373]

Brilliant mate

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Andrew! Glad you liked it!

[@douglaschristine8387]

Hi Brett, good stuff. When did you start playing? A lot of Hendrix too, huh.Peace bro.

[@BrettPapa]

Hello Douglas! Is started playing around 12 and then was off and on for a while.

[@douglaschristine8387]

You can tell especially when you do Hendrix songs.

[@Vern859]

Very nice.. Thank you Brett

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome Vernon!

[@Padsterha]

And all of a sudden the dots join together the sweet notes from a minor pentatonic jump out. Thanks a million Brett

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing! Thanks for tuning in!

[@nickcunningham7876]

Great lesson!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Nick!

[@russellhamner5150]

Brett, amazing, I’m hearing a little Guthrie papa thang goin on and your vocabulary is x 10 and your settings are x20. Got it got it

[@BrettPapa]

Lol! We can all only aspire to play like Guthrie! Thanks for watching Russell!

[@anthonybymallia7067]

I love it papa awesome thx ❤

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Anthony!

[@TheGhostThatLivesInTheAttic]

I have to know. Why do you have two OX boxes?

[@BrettPapa]

One for each amp or also for when I have guests over.

[@TheGhostThatLivesInTheAttic]

@@BrettPapa Thanks for the reply!

[@EmpireOfLightTV]

Thank you!

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome!

[@keshabbose5447]

Nice lessons 👌 👍

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@stevelarsen4526]

Thx Brett!👍😊🎸

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing Steve!

[@royhillyer3938]

Wow thx Brett

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing Roy! Thanks for watching!

[@tizianodevanna196]

Great Brett!!!!!!! Thks Man

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing! Thanks for tuning in!

[@Musicology1975]

Great job. Thx🎸👍

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@timothywells457]

Man how are you getting that tone! Pedals?

[@BrettPapa]

Rockett Jeff Beck Archer plugged straight into the Divided by 13 JRT9/15. Little verb etc in post.

[@AllanGildea]

Thank you Brett.

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome Allen!

[@superchicken5000]

Brett, whatever became of Papastache?

[@BrettPapa]

Moved on from that lol. I'm only Brett Papa now. Everything I am associated with is just Brett Papa now.

[@superchicken5000]

@@BrettPapa Thanks for the reply. I’ve been watching you from the very beginning. You’re a solid player.

[@lptribute7544]

This is Gold!!!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@arisepage5477]

Brett Papa you master guitar

[@BrettPapa]

Haha I don't know about that!

[@gunnerdee84]

I have been watching Brett ever since he debuted with Marty years ago. He is still one of the best guitar teachers on KZbin. I have a number of 📀 of his. A very good investment in my 🎸 playing.

[@BrettPapa]

Wow thanks Derek! Glad you like the vids!