Improve Your Solos With This Phrasing Exercise (with BACKING TRACK) - Guitar Lesson - Tutorial

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In this lesson we talk about an EASY way to improve your phrasing and guitar solos by using only a few notes. FREE BACKING TRACK AT END OF THE VIDEO
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[@robrdavis]

Other KZbin teachers: “Here’s how to sweep pick at blazing speeds.” RJ: “Here’s how to solo with three notes.” “No, two notes.” “No! ONE NOTE!” Ironically, THIS is one of the best instructional videos I’ve come across.

[@gergemall]

Rob Davis so,true .

[@NotUrBiz]

He plays great in multiple genres, and yet remembers what it's like to be new and struggling to the degree that he knows how to teach complex ideas in a way anyone can understand. RJ is really one of a kind. I'm sixty, played in bands much of my life yet still learn something interesting from him in every video. Love this channel. Thanks RJ!

[@davisworth5114]

RJ, I believe your keep it simple style is the best thing on the web. I was a concert promoter for the Seattle Folklore Society in the 1970s and I was blessed to play with many of the great southern bluesmen. Your acoustic playing is authentic and compelling. I stopped playing with a flatpick 25 years ago to curb the natural tendency to over-play. I think all young players should see this video, or anyone trying to figure out how to play blues. Thank you!

[@brysendash8748]

instablaster

[@darrinstafford]

I feel like I might actually be able to play guitar someday with these videos RJ! 😜

[@jmathers1642]

Love the simplicity of this and the concept of adding space.

[@abbeyzondo]

Can't believe how simple you make all this seem . Thanks for a great lesson.

[@Eventual420]

Never seen a video INCLUDE A BACKING TRACK. Too kind. Prolific concepts, gorgeous guitars. Thanks RJ!!

[@jbpmusic4900]

Thanks bro!! This helps with what I'd like to call ”clogged up” solos

[@mike6446]

here's a lesson: Put your guitar down and Listen Listen Listen. A good place to start is to listen to all of RJ's demo videos. There is a ton of stuff in those demos to eventually add to your playing. But listen first.

[@ZackSeifMusic]

#1 rule in Jazz...LISTEN

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Ironically, it's harder to do than sweep picking

[@DavidHBurkart]

Appreciate these tips. Gonna give this a shot. I mostly play rhythm for our band. Something like this motivates stepping out of my comfort zone a bit

[@further4727]

This is really really OUSTANDING! RJ is a fantastic player - a great teacher too - and seems to be a very nice guy to boot.

[@amoh5]

Picking high and low notes is definitely important which he called octaves. If you keep picking high notes for too long it can sound very boring so you have to balance the sound picking low notes too, or vice-versa

[@gisellechacon7081]

Nothing this good should be this easy! Thanks for a great channel!

[@thunderoz1254]

Hands down. One of the best youtube guitar teacher around incl. Tim pierce 👍

[@RWulff007]

Yo RJ. Ive been hitting a wall exactly as you described. Been doing this and corparated it in to my regular bluesplaying. BOOM!! Its like I'm a new player now. This opened a new door and gave me so many more options. I suddenly kill it by mixing minor/major. Thank you so much man. ✌🏼👊🏻👋🎵🎶

[@RJRonquillo]

Great to hear man!

[@EDGARDOUX1701]

Man! Love this lesson, I would like to see more on this subject and ideas for soloing. Thank you a lot, regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@davidparkerguitar]

This is a really, really useful lesson! I'm going to hit the three note solos hard. You're really articulate about the process without being too techinical. And that Barney: my fave headstock inlay ever!

[@RockabillyRambler]

Excellent theorys sir, i love the "dont be afraid of silence " And a one note solo? BRILLIANT!

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

Dude I gotta say I love your videos man. There's always real substance to the lesson. Not just another common guitar lesson video. Tasty too

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

Just realized I said "Dude man"

[@RJRonquillo]

Thanks Mr. Yellowstrat!! 😀👍

[@Kendrix_76]

Like they say about real estate.. Location, Location, Location... The same has always been true with soloing.. Phrasing, Phrasing, Phrasing! Great video, man!

[@nedim_guitar]

This sounds like more than just three notes. Cool!

[@Dinyeh7bmj]

I've been recently trying to rediscover my playing. Break from my cliches. Your playing and videos are a big help. Thank you for sharing and being a part of my musical journey!

[@nicolasturover2622]

Man that is valuable advice, so easy to get lost in the forrest not seeing the tree.

[@mauriciohughes5484]

Great tips mate, thanks a lot. I was feeling overwhelmed trying to play a thousand notes... Back to basics now, that wasn't working!!

[@GRude420]

This video, and RJ's video about exercises to play each day have really advanced my guitar playing. I do the daily exercise runs with a metronome and it is very challenging, yet you can turn it down and have a great practice tool. This Phrasing video is similar and makes you think a little more than a predefined run. Very well done, and worth much more than the average sit down 30 minute lesson. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, because I'm watching them several times trying to keep up!!

[@RJRonquillo]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffmaynard4332]

Man, thank you for this video! I've been playing for about 30 years, and the first 25 or so were the most difficult. I practiced scales in my teens to the point of developing OCD. One thing I didn't anticipate was that I had developed this crazy muscle memory! About 5 years ago I started playing electric again and woodshedding, which I had never done as a kid, and my playing has taken off. I've been trying to concentrate on simplifying things and this video has done that and I can check that off the list. Thanks

[@kevinkaufer3279]

Amazing to do so much with so little. Great lesson.

[@robertordish3754]

Good lesson...thanks. I had a left-handed Barney Kessel back in the seventies. I quit playing for a while and sold it. I wish I had the thing back now. I've looked for it online hoping someone was selling it but no luck.

[@koho]

Great lesson, R.J.! Helps me as I needed a break from the mind-bending challenge of trying to pick "good" notes over chord changes; rough going for me just starting in on that. Taking that complexity away and focusing on phrasing is a perfect complement. Thank you, thank you!

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Not only 3 notes, but it totally sounded great!

[@iduncanw]

Now that was fun 🎸 Thanks RJ, some great tips. I just played along to the backing track about 5 times in a row. Finding the same 3 notes on the guitar in different places was a great way to learn where some more of the notes are on the fretboard. Been doing a lot of work around A minor pentatonic so this was great practice.

[@dimitrisalexopoulos4338]

1 word comment: Gold!! 2 word comment: Pure gold!!! 3 word comment: Fu@#%ng pure gold!!!

[@MustafaBaabad]

Thank you very much for this inspiring lesson! Amazing what you can do with only three notes by varying the timing for each note. I believe the key is the duration for each note and it will need a lot of exercise to build the good feeling. Thanks a lot Chief, cheers from Indonesia.

[@ballbagwarrior69]

Just stumbled upon this lesson and have to say I'm impressed, I subscribed because of your Vlogs but your lessons are great!

[@RJRonquillo]

Thank you , I hope you enjoy the videos!

[@debbimckelvey9478]

I like this simple and easy to do. Thanks R.J.

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Very clever way to improvise! Thanks for posting this lesson!

[@jimmy5634]

One of the things I have noticed over the years is that many solos use a “call and response” technique. First the guitarist plays a short riff and then responds with another different riff that is a variation of the original. Sometimes it’s in an octave, sometimes it’s a group of notes in another part of the same scale.

[@bgingras05]

RJ thank you so much for your videos, you're an amazing player and teacher. I remember when Texas Blues Alley posted a video of yours and to see your channel grow has been awesome, I'm always taking away something from these videos!

[@RJRonquillo]

Thank you and awesome! Anthony has such a great channel.

[@jppagetoo]

Limitations usually add more than they subtract. I like this as a great example of this concept.

[@bbsmix776]

Man, you just opened my eyes by adding that F#. I never thought to use that tone over a blues.

[@gergemall]

Thank you RJ. I’m enjoying my slide lesson and this lesson with SIMPLICITY. Listening 👂 too.

[@rogeralleyne9257]

Great lesson!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Good advice. Love that Barney Kessel! I had a Ventura copy about 30 years ago.

[@bfye3940]

RJ, your playingconvknced me to buy my eastwood mandolin. I'm a rythm guy that has never had the chops to do solo work, but this video was great for helping me understand simple is fine too. Thank you!

[@panleszek]

What an amazing example for less is more...

[@prettynoose8497]

Yes indeed....exhausted of shredders after 30 years!

[@agentstank2578]

Fantastic lesson! Liked and subscribed, thank you sir! 🙏🏼

[@ksgtrpkr]

Awesome video RJ! Close your eyes and it sounds like BB King is playing! I knew you were a blues man at heart buddy!

[@bfye3940]

Exactly what I thought of.

[@rachelraspberry1761]

Dude, hell yeah. This is sick.

[@maccanti57]

Useful as well as inspiring!

[@thrumbolax2851]

Now THAT'S the way to do it, thanks R J - and I'm still dreaming about that BEAUTIFUL guitar!

[@TheRWE12]

I've learned more from you and enjoyed seeing all the guitars more than anyone else on the web. Thanks!

[@embreesmith7613]

love that Big Barney !!

[@ashishit4134]

best video i've watched till now !

[@howardanderson3061]

You're killin" it, so educational for guitar or any instrument.

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Thank You Sir. Best Regards/Wishes!

[@VonBluesman]

Great lesson. You crack me up at 1:28 mark, Let Me Show You Something. R J that was funny !!! Thanks.

[@wilmansuescunjr]

R. J.! Plz make a video about blues phrasing! You Are sooo good!

[@ashtondezwarte8368]

Very helpful and enlightening thank you

[@graysonhydesoto]

the guitar looks so badass and so does he. there so much badass

[@frederickthorne2496]

one note solos for the win - great stuff!

[@zippy61]

Thank you I needed this. Very BB Kingish

[@FelipePuchert]

❤❤❤great one! Thx a lot!!! 👌👍🎸🎶🤟💪☝️🙏

[@robpags]

Mad props man!!! Such a cool simple concept that speaks volumes.

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

The lesson is a great concept that can be applied across more than just blues/pop/rock. It’s a lesson in musicality and making sure each note/rhythm/blazing fast lick has meaning and intentionality behind it. But let’s forget the lesson for a moment and listen to that snare drum in the backing track.

[@tomcoryell]

Nathan Lundstrom I was digging that snare sound as well.

[@thinkthirsty1305]

Holy cow this is a helpful video

[@bruunm1975]

You’re the man mate!! Some much tasty playing right there, thanks from down under!

[@Blue_3rd]

This is a great practice idea, thanks and regards from Spain.

[@Neophyte442]

Also a great way to learn notes and intervals!

[@giuseppegricia]

Nice video! I love these videos on improvisation and I love your Barney 😍

[@sbadali1]

Thanks RJ. I'm going to weave this into my practice routine. I came over after seeing you on Brett Papa's channel ... so glad I did!

[@amoh5]

Cool lesson bro!

[@edreynolds7427]

Nice one R.J. - gotta say something with your phrasing. Love it.

[@davidhay3380]

Amazing advice mate..cheers

[@lggusto1]

Thx RJ as always.. very helpful video for a beginner like me..God bless

[@georgevalenzuela2489]

Great video R.J. I’m going to apply this in my soloing. Thanks for the great lesson!

[@tomnix1941]

Your lessons are fantastic! Thank you..

[@OfficialPerfectoDeCastro]

Barney!

[@adamflax2012]

Such a bad man right down to the Kessel. Style & substance like THAT. Way to heal RJ

[@joepalooka2145]

This is a really great lesson, thanks. Also like the Gibson Barney Kessel, that's a rare bird and I've never tried one.

[@BentTom]

One of your best videos thus far.

[@mugsypea]

Love that Barney Kessel!

[@2121toso]

Love the Barney Kessel!

[@jollyrog52]

Awesome. Never approached it that way.

[@johnw5734]

It's so refreshing to hear clean tones. Not playing the amp or pedals just the natural tone of the guitar. Thanks for the lesson, RJ. An idea I haven't seen anyone suggest.

[@marksoden6812]

I am digging this concept! Thanks for doing this vid and thanks for the backing track! Great Ideas!

[@yourguitarist]

That looks like a very thick pick... I love all of your videos! :)

[@211squirrel]

Great timing! I have been frustrated with my improv chops recently and this vid was well needed!! Any tips for soloing in major keys? It's terrifically hard to think up anything that is interesting while playing in a major key (for me); much easier in a minor key or genre-specific song like blues or country. For me anyway...

[@HamzahHussain7]

Hey man, i recommend playing a modified dorian mode, say we're in A Major, you can play and bend the F# into a G, use the major 6th (6th fret G string), bending the B note into a C# and not being afraid to use minor pentatonic as a 'bridge' between your major key licks, hope this somehow helps!

[@reex8158]

Great video.. thanks brother...

[@adadogod]

That guitar is killer man!

[@johnjmcmullen]

Dude ... you're great. Love your videos.

[@brandonclark7867]

This is a fantastic video. Thanks for the insight, RJ! You rock

[@hearpalhere]

Great concept R.J.! Thanks for another great video lesson.

[@ByTheSpirit84]

subbed, awesome content man!

[@rodel71]

Ang galing mo sir

[@arthurchana8414]

Nice Trini Lopez Guitar RJ! And awesome lesson as usual.

[@justinlee9756]

Aye Nonymus Barney kessle Not trini no diamond f holes but same body

[@thomasburnett4712]

Thanks so much for sharing your insights!

[@shirestudios]

I love your videos they help so much thank you

[@aloysiusinc5875]

Nice vid! Are you a songwriter, too? I'm always a fan of hearing new music.

[@natfuqua1287]

Always really informative!

[@theafricanz]

Great lesson! I have one question thou: when you’ve picked the notes for the first example, around minute 1:40, the C is the 3rd on the A minor scale whereas the F# is the 6th on the A major scale. Can you elaborate a bit on this choice?

[@michaelpurcell3558]

F# is the 6th in A Dorian mode which you would use in A7 blues as opposed to A Aeolian mode (natural minor scale.)

[@kevinballaPh]

So useful