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@BigJimMartinGuy3 жыл бұрын
This was one of those "the more you learn the more you realize you don't know" moments for me.
@LeeJCander3 жыл бұрын
Snap!
@lancecass89973 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way a few years ago, watching him cover this lesson. It motivated me to start theory from scratch. Now, re watching him cover this lesson, it makes sense, when once it absolutely did not. Save this lesson, go back and learn all your notes on fretboard if you haven't already, and then learn chords in each key. I also learned my triads to do this. It took some time and hard work, but then come back to this lesson, and apply his practice technique, and bam! Good luck, the work is worth it!
@tonymikolich5873 Жыл бұрын
the deeper you go the deeper it gets!
@donl2836 Жыл бұрын
@@LeeJCander😮😮
@slydogtom Жыл бұрын
Aren’t you glad it happened? I don’t ever want to get to the point of where I know it all. I’m just a man, and so thankful that there is so much knowledge crying out in the streets that the journey never ends. For an added treat, do it on one chord and then change it the next time through. There’s a million ways to subvert their expectations, and he just showed you a very important one. Good luck in your journey, brother.
@ozanenginsal5029 Жыл бұрын
He is telling the story of how he learned to play the guitar like it all happened last Wednesday. Brilliant man.
@wesleyc.4937 Жыл бұрын
That was one hell of a week!
@nevenduzanec92593 жыл бұрын
This is beyond fantastic! Music theory, music history, the best soloing tips I've ever heard, and a personal story. A million dollar lesson, right there. Only it's free! Hats off to you, good sir.
@djSmokeShow4 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Exactly my thoughts before scrolling down to the comments section.
@Warhawk1952Ай бұрын
I love this guy, I can practice 24-7 and I'll never be half as good. Incredible!!
@williamarendell53283 жыл бұрын
I will never hear any of this the same way agian. This is one of those moments where I learned something and picked up the guitar and my playing changed.
@JoshSmithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
I love to hear that
@stephennash31433 жыл бұрын
@@JoshSmithGuitar I've rewatched this video a few times now. It's really changing how I see the fretboard. I picked up the guitar and really tried to pick apart what it really means to spell out the chords for the first time. Definitely an "AHA" moment for me. Thanks so much Josh!
@acidfilth20073 жыл бұрын
Same. Complete A-HA moment. More education like this and I might actually get somewhere.
@JimmyRadloff3 жыл бұрын
Guys like Josh have played an listened to so much blues and jazz, they can think in terms of notes and music in a way that most people are simply not able to. It's like listening to a foreign language to people who aren't fluent in music theory and know every note on the fretboard. It takes a long time to get that good and have that kind of fluency on a guitar. There are no shortcuts, you just have to practice and learn it.
@JoshSmithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words
@malcolmcarter1994 Жыл бұрын
This is the coldest, most validating intro playing i've seen all day! excited to watch this now
@ianrickey2083 жыл бұрын
Man, I don’t understand 99% of what Josh is saying but I am friggin’ hooked! Please, please keep it coming!
@jgl22223 жыл бұрын
Keep on listening. You’ll get it!
@tyshred92513 жыл бұрын
Just keep playing man. You have these crazy breakthrough moments throughout your playing Everyone gets them at different points and its random but it all makes sense at some point. Juat takes dedication and practice. Real practice lol dont just noodle. You will progress so fast if you practice correctly. Tons of people noodle for years, then actually start playing and learning many years in and wishthey did it from the start, I've seen it many times. Hope you stick with it! You are in the right place for sure. Josh is THE MAN.
@SteveCarroll20113 жыл бұрын
Chord superimposition. Get Ted Greene’s Chord Chemistry and study the section on Blues (and the numerous turnarounds). You don’t have to play all the chords, you can play lines that represent the chords at certain points (this is really what Josh is saying). Ted also has a couple of single note soloing books out, the second one has ideas about playing over changes and things like melodic patterns, useful scale fingerings, etc. These two books will change your guitar life.
@Boogieplex3 жыл бұрын
@@tyshred9251 So in your opinion what does”practice correctly “ mean specifically?
@tyshred92513 жыл бұрын
@@Boogieplex dont waste time noodling. Make your practice count. Actually try learning new stuff. Find some excercises to do. Start learning theory. All those are good things to do. Do I really have to say that though? Josh is a perfect place for any guitarist to learn from. Beginner or Pro. Josh will teach you some cool shit. He is awesome. Tomo fujita is another amazing teacher. Triads are so important.
@Taylor-kd6lr3 жыл бұрын
You’re playing is so freaking musical Josh. You don’t even need a band behind you. You are quickly moving your way up into my favorite guitarists list. I will be getting all your cds now. Well done!
@jsherrydds3 жыл бұрын
Back in the late ‘70’s in college, Count Basie’s band played for a campus party. No joke! I had no idea who Freddie Green was at the time, but i stood on his side of the stage in total awe of his facility with chords. It seemed like every strum was a new shape, a new inversion, and continuois motion! Thanks Josh for showing us your musical path and your inspiration.
@bjohnson5153 жыл бұрын
I have always felt the important part of learning from great players is to find out what they are thinking.....not trying to copy note for note. and Josh, you do a great job of letting us into your head. Thanks.
@Jay-lr3me2 жыл бұрын
That is very true. Some note for note is good tho, teaches you new ways to phrase stuff
@darrenjones4173 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff, if you don’t understand this listen to it over and over again until it sinks deep into your subconsciousness. There is some powerful information about playing through the changes in this lesson.
@thomasmartinscott Жыл бұрын
The biggest thing I learned from this is how much I still have to learn! Very inspiring! Thank You!
@styledrudeboy83123 жыл бұрын
I never get sick of hearing Josh talk about his journey of musical discovery. Makes him super relatable and easy to understand
@JoshSmithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ScottBreault3 жыл бұрын
Josh, you demonstrated and verbally explained things in a way I've never heard it before. You opened my eyes and ears to things that I've been trying to figure out for years. Now if I can just get my chubby little fingers to do what I'm hearing in my head! Thank you, man! This video made my head explode!
@JoshSmithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@kilterkaos13 жыл бұрын
8 months later I revisited this lesson. I get it now! So many options and so many notes. I’m hearing the chord changes in my playing. But, when chords change so fast especially in turnarounds, it’s still a work in progress. I can see myself spending years on this! This is a lesson worth learning, thanks for posting this!
@gregrobinmatt3 жыл бұрын
This video contains gold that takes the music theory and turns it into real music. . I was close to giving up on my playing. Getting bored with my sound. Felt like 10 doors opened up all at once. Josh, I will forever remember who it was that taught me all of this. Thank you so much.
@alexmackrill93053 жыл бұрын
This might be the most valuable guitar video on all of KZbin.
@hashrev92452 жыл бұрын
ahhhh haaaa finding lessons right when you need them is priceless thanks dude
@denniscoverband43693 жыл бұрын
Josh this a great boil down summary of concepts that can seem intimidating at first. I’ve always appreciated teachers that give short but dense lessons packed full of knowledge to work on, especially in plain language. Awesome work brother !
@skratchtat3 жыл бұрын
WOOOOOO Josh,you just dumped 10lbs of knowledge into a 1 lb bag! Good thing its on video and we can go back and re watch and re watch. Thanks for so much good gravy in which to dip our biscuits.
@joetoe92075 ай бұрын
Josh, I was originally a bit intimidated by your tattoos (I guess? IDK why) and have found you to be one of the most kind and incredibly talented players I’ve ever known about. Congratulations on your great communication, engaging, enthusiastic manner, and fantastic playing. Incredible to watch and learn from you. Tx!
@marksalazar78052 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, I saw you perform at the Stanhope house in NW NJ back in the min 90s.. You were 15 and I believe your CD I bought that night was "WOOD SHEDDING". I remember how good you played then. lots of SRV style..but this now..WOW!! man, you have turned into an even more amazing, amazing musician..
@bradcoffman73953 жыл бұрын
My light bulb is still off but I'm working on it! Always a pleasure to listen and learn from JS.
@garyharrison88913 жыл бұрын
This just might be the greatest mind jump video for guitarist on the internet. Wealth of information right here.
@alexloda76602 жыл бұрын
Luv it when aJosh. Turns all ridgemont high spicoli... with. 😳 WHOA
@billsims10333 жыл бұрын
I love the way the answering phrases at 0:08 for example utilise the Grant Green like lines . More to the point the solo is so coherently constructed. A joy Josh!
@ricardoneves50942 жыл бұрын
have been looking for this video all my life thanks Josh!
@JoshSmithGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@iLanFrid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh for sharing this content. You, Guthrie and Ford Thurston are really helping us Rock EVH guys move along to this approach. Most of us were mostly concentrating on shred guitar techniques and totally removed from Jazz approaches.
@davidb5659 Жыл бұрын
Moments of synchronicity in life blow me away. I still have an s-load to lean about guitar. Call me a loud intermediate, but I've been messing around with I - IV - V changes, practicing in different keys, etc. I like to follow the chords and play the "blues box" (the 3 note on the G string, the 5 and 6 notes on the B string, and the 1 and the 9 on the E string -- in "A" it's fret 6 on the G string and frets 5 and 7 on B and A) and I suddenly "saw" beautiful chromatics everywhere. Obviously I've got the minor 3rd, just a half step back on the G string. But then I started to play the minor 6 on the B string (fret 6 in A) -- it's a beautiful transition note to take you from the IV back to the I. It also works as a chromatic in the middle of a lick to play 6, 6m, 5. The same thing works on the E string, to hit the minor 9 then the root or as a double stop on E and B together. Plus you always have the 7m on the B string. The way Josh was playing all the chromatic notes in the pentatonic scale -- any or all those notes can work in a blues lead. The more I work thru it, the more it blows my mind...
@georgesember90693 жыл бұрын
Sounds so good! Sorry I can’t think of anything more elegant to write!
@anthonydevito18153 жыл бұрын
Been self learning for a long time. This was incredibly helpful to know how to direct my practice. No more noodling!!
@JoshSmithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@johnharrison76823 жыл бұрын
What a GREAT lesson! Thanks, Josh!
@tomcoryell3 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh, I’ve been playing for 40 years now and I just got my mind blown. Thanks for the schooling and I hope this old dog can absorb some of the knowledge you just gave us. Well done!
@JoshSmithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@picknngrinn2 жыл бұрын
So generous of you to share your insights with us! Thank you Josh.
@Zolthan1a3 жыл бұрын
Gosh Josh! It's just brilliant.
@sfcrotty3 жыл бұрын
“Whoa. That’s why they call it a turnaround!” I die. Thank you for this awesome video.
@dhruvalance13233 жыл бұрын
Josh, what a beautiful playing and sharing, thank you
@visionalpeace69103 жыл бұрын
Josh, you explained this really well. I wish I learned it like this in my early days of playing. Thanks you!
@epilot74873 жыл бұрын
Dude, You make a lot of sense! Thanks for sharing this.
@michaelwade94553 жыл бұрын
Always inspiring us to reach for more. Thanks Josh, great lesson!
@SomeKindOfMadman3 жыл бұрын
Amazing musician, amazing lesson, Josh! You're a living legend. This lesson has so much knowledge. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
@SuperBatiskaf3 жыл бұрын
Super duper jazz blues lesson that heard! Thanks a lot, Josh!
@pedalhardPDX3 жыл бұрын
20 min of pure gold! Thank you! More clarity in that explanation that any other "playing over/through the changes" vid on KZbin.
@Strumbum013 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched a few vids of you explaining these concepts Josh. They’re all so very eye opening, but this ones the best! Thank you for sharing and God bless!
@ganazby3 жыл бұрын
Light years beyond awesome. Beautifully played and demonstrated. Thank you.
@thomaswalton93543 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh, since I have been following you I have learnt so much, and it's really made an impact on my playing.
@doyleallen37623 жыл бұрын
WoW! This was a whole course summarized so nicely. Thanks Josh! Amazing! ♥ Love your course$ and talent!
@TheFeelButton3 жыл бұрын
Keep playing through those changes! Cheers Josh!!
@itsjohnnymillion2 жыл бұрын
This is SO MUCH information, in a good way.
@StasGatilov3 жыл бұрын
Mind blowing information. It opens up so many possibiities! Need time to digest it, though. Thank you, Josh!
@dedballoons3 жыл бұрын
This video is kicking my ass and I'm literally a third of the way through. Gonna sub because this dude got theory chops.
@LozBlain2 жыл бұрын
Mate that was spellbinding. You walk us through this voyage of discovery so well. Many thanks!
@Music.Notes145Ай бұрын
Josh is definitely the best blues player alive at the moment his taste and style is unbelievable love this guy's music and hope to see him stick around a long time there aren't many left like him
@rolandguilford83012 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful!
@saltypecorino3 жыл бұрын
This half step diminished thing is gonna revolutionize my rhythm playing.
@cjsterlace Жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh Smith
@mlem567Ай бұрын
Excellent. My brain is buzzing!
@homeworldmusic3 жыл бұрын
Listened in for about 2 minutes and had to subscribe. Thanks to YT for recommending your channel. Great playing, great presentation, laid back but deep and understandable.
@alessiograziani6355 Жыл бұрын
19 minutes and 34 seconds of pure joy... Many thanks!
@samturnbull89013 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh! I never understood playing over/through the changes until I heard you explain your approach. Really helps make sense of it all. Cheers and hope to catch you in the UK again once this shit is all over! 👊
@dcw57915 Жыл бұрын
Josh, you're one of the few players I listen to without ever getting bored. Everything you play is so clean and tasteful. While I can't see your fingers being a blind guitar player, I'm hearing those sonorous jazzy chord changes and chromatic licks in my head now and hope I can one day come within a fraction of laying it down the way you did here. Awesome work!
@JoshSmithGuitar Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words!!!!
@RobertoDiPaola2 жыл бұрын
Such a deep lesson in such a simple way. The real thing 👍👍👍😊
@baronsnobolla63933 жыл бұрын
Great playing and lesson Josh!!!! Thank You!!!
@jvbluesville34263 жыл бұрын
God bless you!! I feel like you just opened my eyes, thank you for the diminished chord explanation
@barrysebastian95843 жыл бұрын
You have a very personal, calm and rational way of presenting what could be some very technical material. I think you have a natural knack for this, Josh! It took me a long time (pre YT days) to figure out symmetrical scales and how they can connect things. Well done😄👍.
@jacobrubin5700 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr Smith for this wonderful lesson 🙏
@fiddlefolk3 жыл бұрын
Great Great Lesson Josh! Thank you!
@analogblues96063 жыл бұрын
Josh, I love the way you spell it out! Makes it easier to understand! You’re a great teacher as well as a player! Thank you!
@csharpminorseven2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video Josh - truly ear opening! Thank you is an understatement!! 👍👍👍
@SeaCryptWeave3 жыл бұрын
youre a legend! thanks for sharing this channel online!
@geraldd103 жыл бұрын
Josh man you are something else. I heard about you from Rhett, the way you explain your journey and how you have evolved as a player is a real inspiration, thank you. As a country/rock steel/guitar player I feel like I really understand what you are laying down here. THANK YOU!!
@JoshSmithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@SidBonkers51 Жыл бұрын
As always I came for the lesson and left in awe of your playing...
@motorcaster573 жыл бұрын
I finally knew enough to learn something from this lesson.... Been a long time coming.... He is the bomb!!!
@sebastianmarko42732 жыл бұрын
This man is blowing my mind!
@keslutes2 жыл бұрын
Josh smith, you are the MAN‼️💪🏼🤘🏼 Definitely a huge inspiration!!! THANK YOU! 🙏🏼
@yhld2152 жыл бұрын
Precious. He wholeheartedly shared every corner of his past curiosity and discoveries
@r0mangpt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for playing beautiful music and sharing this vital information 👏
@cliffb24543 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I've been work on and off on this sort of stuff for years. This is the clearest and most down to earth explanation I've seen. I now have more confidence to use these ideas. It's stunning that you have clearly outline so much in under 20 minutes.
@fviannaval2 жыл бұрын
This is really great, very useful! Thanks a lot, Josh!
@craiger23993 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably awesome! Thanks for the TRANSFORMATIVE lesson. (and for the mention of some musicians I need to listen to).
@rafakrasicki9143 жыл бұрын
Josh that's a beautiful piece of work, telling stories that take a listener through (not over) different levels of musical development. Custom made for me. Saved. Thanks a lot.
@deweydecimal1446 Жыл бұрын
I never realized your musical genius. Thanks for sharing your story.
@simondixon35753 жыл бұрын
Even without the chords behind your improv, I could still hear the changes. That's what I call playing through the changes! Loved the playing, love that Novo!
@stevewilson79153 жыл бұрын
I feel overwhelmed but intrigued. You play like magic, love it. I'll watch this video again and some of your other stuff. There's a lot to learn. Hahaha. Thanks Brother. Love and peace ✌️ to you.
@danielransome2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson and I also love the tone. Thanks
@GazMoz783 жыл бұрын
This is great stuff! Gonna have to watch it a few more times I think.
@slydogtom Жыл бұрын
That’s the way it’s done, josh! You’re as talented and hardworking as they come. I’m a big fan, and you keep it up.😊
@robertarcher12663 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing Josh in WPB when he was still a teen. he was incredible then and now...WOW
@terrybanks5063 Жыл бұрын
Josh, what a lesson, cheers dude! This is my 4th time watching it and I'm sure it will be another 8 or more to get my head round the concepts. This is one cool lesson, there aren't many teachers or players that can get their ideas across so well. Cheers dude!
@joerogers97882 жыл бұрын
This is a gem of a video, thanks Josh! Best lesson out there imo
@Tzaltochnie13 жыл бұрын
I have learnt a lot of theory this past year, I can follow everthing your saying. But playing it as tasty as Josh is something totally different. Great video. Subscribed! Keep it up Josh.
@jason-ow8cq2 жыл бұрын
So much information in this video. I periodically come back to it and learn something new.
@mikemorris21593 жыл бұрын
Best lesson I've seen from you Josh. Great explanations. May take forever but I'll grab one fraction at a time. Thanks for sharing !!!
@jmwise80 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to be watching this one a lot. Thank you! This is a big eye opener for me.
@christopherkern-ali490011 ай бұрын
This is the best lesson i have every heard. Thank you for sharing Josh, you're doing us all a huge favor.
@luddeblaesild3 жыл бұрын
This is like...the only instructional video you'll ever need! 😍
@jimmaveety6343 Жыл бұрын
Super useful lesson and demonstrations Josh. TY !!
@mr.kilpatrick29913 жыл бұрын
Josh - great teaching - you provided great insight and you are a great player
@andypearce5537 Жыл бұрын
Diminished chord! The light just went off for me! Thank you Josh!!🎉
@ralphjohns51793 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for uploading this video Josh! I got a lot out of it so have become a ruler :) Looking forward to seeing what else you have in store for us man