Land on THESE notes when improvising lead guitar - Guitar Lesson - EP527

[@some-other-guy]

"[constantly playing the pentatonic up and down] is just reciting the alphabet - you're not having a conversation". Nailed it!

[@ckdub2]

Let me tell you something brother! I’ve been playing piano for about 40 years and that’s how I earn a living, after 20 years I just got pretty good on bass in 2014 I took drum lessons for 9 months to be more percussive on piano… in 2013 I began to get get barre chords and double stops under my fingers… now I can play about 30 songs on guitar… 🎸couldn’t come up with a practical way to practice guitar solos other than learning solos like the 1 on Lionel Richie’s ‘hello’ 🤦🏾‍♂️ but this tutorial is my gateway to the guitar speedway 🚙💨💨💨 and I see another one of yours down below🤠 this is just what I needed! My prayers have been answered! Thank you Jesus 🙌🏽

[@abespain]

Great solo on that record.

[@MegaDeemus]

Hh

[@MegaDeemus]

Yes to Lionel riff. And while we are there; some of the most unique and inventive riffs ever occur on EASY... SUNDAY MORNING, 1977, VH1, at * 2:30, and 2:58. Kknda like David Gilmore's approach: making beautiful noises. Not really scales, chords, etc. Nope. Just wringing the instrument for great sounds.

[@bryonguernsey9794]

Oh boy , some of the praise on these channels is a little over the top . Sheesh.

[@amphibious4463]

The fact we can still be learning about music and perfecting our craft 40 years later and still exited is exactly what I love about it all!

[@jonathonwearn1098]

A lot of people don't realize that the pause is a note. To me, that's what makes rock, rock. It's the reason I still listen to bands like AC/DC.

[@DannyCoady]

This is probably the best lead guitar lesson I've ever seen and I've been doing this for years trying to learn how to play leads. I've been rhythm for over 40 yrs playing in bands and singing in pubs doing singles and I'm so bored with my playing but I'm going to try this again and hopefully see some results to bring it to my shows. Thank you very much for this.

[@AnthonyB0305]

this is literally the best guitar lesson ive found. Exactly what I needed at this point in my guitar journey

[@larry88008]

I knew about target notes but still wasn't sounding bluesy enough. However, this really brought it home to me. Feeling good about it now. Thanks.

[@KBorham]

I've watched this ONE lesson over a dozen times, its that good. I watch all manner of lessons from my favorite guys, but there is so much to be learned from this one. This lesson, and other free lessons by Brian are so good, I'm signing up for a year. An entire year of Active Melody cost less than TWO live lessons locally (which I don't enjoy). I'm not promoting, just stating facts, and justifying a year membership to myself, which both me and the teacher deserve. You are an excellent and enthusiastic teacher sir, with just the right blend of practical and challenging instruction!

[@SolidBuildersInc]

Beginner Guitar is like snow. Every single flake is different and starts sticking after about a year of playing. This lesson resonated with me in a very eloquent way and I think I will be shoveling guitar sentences and paragraphs like clearing my driveway from a snow storm. Thank you for sharing.

[@Lesterb602]

Thanks brother 69 year old long time beginner.i know it all but had a hard time putting it together.many of your videos have helped me tremendously.i learn good from you.we’re lucky to have you Thanks so much

[@davidbeyers7054]

I learned about phrasing from an interview with BB King. He said it's not what you play, but what you don't play.

[@douglove2412]

Love this! I’ve been playing for years and this clear and logical approach is perfect for helping me grow. Thank you!

[@bwalk009]

Finally!!! Thanks, Brian. This is shear gold when soloing. Where to start, land and pause!

[@stoneysdead689]

This really helped a lot man- thanks. What I'm noticing- when you were talking about like if we had a say a C minor chord or something in the song- the notes from that chord are always safe- this is true. But- if you'll figure out which one of those notes defines that chord- in other words- which note makes it not just a C but a C minor- the flat 3rd- that's the note I think it sounds best to resolve to- it really smooths things out and keeps you in the same groove as the rhythm so you're not floating off on your own. I've played for a really long time but- only recently started improvising lead. I've been playing lead now about 5 years I'd say- and I definitely had the problem you're talking about- where you just feel like you're noodling around in a scale but not really playing any specific melody. One thing that helped me was to start singing each phrase I played. It kind of forces you to start playing short-4-5- note, melodic phrases- because that's how most of us naturally sing.

[@JL-wl9tg]

Long time musician but beginner guitar player. These lessons really speed up my learning.

[@mohamedadam7453]

This doesn’t just open a door for me, it rather opens the horizon ! Thank you for being my best teacher who always used to deliver me with the break throughs on my journey

[@lethaldose2000]

DOOR OPENED. MIND OPENED. IT"S OFFICAL. Great insight into simplifying the lead play and yet sound musical. Love it.

[@mattgleason5087]

This may be your best lesson yet - and that’s saying something because they are always so good. Thank you for all you do, Brian

[@adamreichmann1152]

I've been a subscriber for a couple of years and I agree that this is gold. Brian's been killin' it lately with all this guitar geography.

[@78tag]

I am a little embarrassed to admit that my search for this "feel" has taken me so long to find. Somehow, in the past, I must have missed the point - this lesson was like an arrow to the heart, dead center.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

What?? It's a good lesson, yes. But, Brian has MANY MANY lessons - way better 😉 how many have you even loked at so far? I'm guessing not many. I'd suggest a years subscription and go through all his back catalog.

[@user-gf5fe6fl1s]

One of the best lessons I’ve watched so far. Gotta stop reciting the alphabet, start having conversations!

[@TS-Music-57]

Thank you Brian, by keeping the lesson constrained to one area of the fretboard it really helps to relate to the underlying concepts you point out behind it all. 🎸👍

[@austinleedy2561]

The video I’ve been searching for my entire life. The way you communicate the info and show the diagrams while playing makes a HUGE difference on how quickly I picked this up. THANK YOU

[@ma.angelina-kb4lm]

Teacher Bryan explains well his lesson plan. Gives his students challenges, assignments or homework, does interactive learning. The student is excited to do their chores. Before you know it, the student makes his teacher proud. Thank you, Sir. Godbless you and your channel.

[@winfielddixon5166]

Thousands of lead lessons, this is one of the best! Well done!

[@jackplace5665]

This has opened a new door. It has helped me break out of the pentatonic prison. Thank you for the clear way you teach. Will likely be subscribing to your lessons

[@woodyblakemore8401]

As a beginner, I find this to be one of your most informative videos.

[@listairgin]

Brilliant guitar tutor/ teacher. Brilliant lesson. Thank you. 🌌🌅🌠🕊👍🏻

[@mikesolomon6130]

One of the best lessons online. God bless you sir!

[@PsychlerX]

THIS LESSON was made for ME! This describes my pitfalls and now I have ways to improvise with focus, thank you so much!

[@georgerose1315]

you seem, to be one of the best teachers,keeping it SIMPLE, yet highly logical! Thank you.

[@kakarot666.]

This is the kind of lesson I needed . Or the likes of me needs.. who go up down on scales and boxes . Bluntly.. everyday and it doesn't help u upgrade . It simply waste time.. Thanks for the effor ❤

[@Domn879]

This is an essential lesson. I know this stuff but the reminder to apply it and not noodle is most valuable. In reality, hitting those single notes per chord is still preferable for most audiences than a torrent of musical diarrhoea.

[@worldofwonders21]

Just sold my Epiphone Standard Les Paul, bought a ESP Ltd Ec-256 with an upgrade to Seymour Duncan Hot Ridded jazz Humbuckers. All that being said, here I go again trying to learn blues and how to improvise on guitar. I just subbed because you have a way of teaching that is understandable to myself. Tks for taking the time to help others trying to learn guitar like me!

[@78tag]

I back-doored this one from EP 528. This is absolutely the way to break the "scale noodling" habit. This "simple" approach is the way to put some feel into your practicing. Thanks again.

[@michaela9817]

Bingo! Hallelujah! OMG! Holy Cow! Damn! Wow! Whoa! I finally get it. Thank you, Brian.

[@andreasneeb2058]

Great lesson! Thanks. I was always noodeling up and down the scales, not knowing, why there was no musik in it. Now I see! 💡

[@Skwid-Lives]

You’re son is in great hands. He’ll be amazing with you as his teacher.

[@RyanHeitz]

Having the live chord charts up on the screen while you're playing and explaining really helps concepts sink in.

[@oliyBCN]

thanks soooooo much finaly the lessen i needed for so long, all answers of what i questioned my sefl while i tryed to play a good blues solo, THANKS FOR ALL you are my favorit youtuber teacher

[@strayaDaz]

Found the missing piece after 30 yrs. More theory wasnt the answer. Thanks brother

[@javilobaton]

La mejor clase de guitarra que he visto desde hace mucho mucho tiempo. Graciassss desde Sevilla, España 😍

[@bennlawrence1535]

Agreed. Very clear. Some of the teachers talk about this, but leave it unclear. What notes not to play!!!!

[@delcapslock100]

This is fantastic. I especially like that you can follow it with or without understanding the theory references (flat 7th, 3rd etc.). Just memorize the basic patterns for where to land on each chord (and phrasing) and you're making music.

[@DavidGoodall-hq9hc]

Well you showed me the right notes to play on each chord . Ya man D . Bless

[@semisitea]

Milions of great guitarist, but only a few can teach this well. ❤

[@LogicalWisdom.G]

By far, the best guitar teacher on youtube !!

[@Jack-cm5ch]

Please make more! The examples of phrasing are very helpful

[@richardpenticost5695]

Great video for me, just learning how to play so a beginner at 75yrs old, thanks

[@packerjetmin4]

How to become literate. Music is a language and this is Another great teaching method. From ABC's to speaking. Luv how you break it down to simple understanding. Cheers again

[@gnawbabygnaw]

I Always learn a lot when I stop by Active Melody! Thanks 🤙🤙

[@ADAMSIVES]

Best teacher ever

[@maartenstevens9848]

One of the best impro tutorials I came across !

[@andylee7289]

Great lessons!!! straight to the point ,easy to understand. help me solved my question for all these years. keep it up .MAY THE LORD BLESS AND MULTIPLY YOUR TALENT. Thanks

[@jackplace5665]

Excellent teacher

[@johanan62]

This is the clearest version I have ever seen

[@mauricegale6660]

Well done Brian. My first KZbin teacher and still the best I think

[@StevieWonder824]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this video! Finally! A video straight to the point with some very basic ideas on how to play over the chord changes! Thank you so much for making this video! I’d LOVE it if you did another expanding into the next shape and connecting them or an example of playing in the key of the chord the band just landed on. Anyway, thank you so much for this video and I can’t wait to practice this and make some music!🙂

[@3cardmonty602]

Great lesson, Brian. Thanks. Worth the money to become a member.

[@andyblecher2342]

This. I never learned blues properly, and you’ve just filled in many years of frustration and playing nonsense. Thank you!!!!

[@lancelot6465]

Right on the point! Great lesson that shows us where to start and what is important for making music with all the scale stuff we’ve learned over and over. Not only for blues! Fundamental advices from a great teacher - thank you so much!

[@TheRichardmay1]

You make this so clear... thanks

[@softailspringer9915]

Best blues blueprint ever!

[@frankortega4280]

This was an extremely valuable lesson Brian. Thank you for keeping it manageable with few but effective notes. I really started to grasp the notes which made the riffs sound more focused to the chords. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@281Boss]

What I love about your lessons is the simplicity of the approach that forces me to just think differently about how I'm playing and WHY. The "why" really helps. Thanks boss!

[@colinstevens5714]

Thanks Brian, first class, as usual!👍

[@m.alcholish9401]

Thank you so much. As an adult learner, this really bring me to the next level. So much open my eyes about learn how to solo. ❤❤❤

[@antman6495]

Bryan, Thanks for taking your valuable time to teach us greenhorn's, I am finally making music, BUT, Each time you kindly take it slow, it allows beginners to GET IT 💪😊

[@ricardobarrera8708]

...muchas gracias por esta gran lección...es oro puro...un abrazo...!!

[@michaelwangler7509]

Groovy !! 😎 AWESOME BLUES LESSON. I LOVED the ITTY BITTY bite-sized pieces of music theory incorporated with the minor pentatonic scale that we all know and love. I WANT & NEED MORE LESSONS JUST LIKE THIS! I think so many guitarists... INCLUDING MYSELF, want to RUN so So SO BAD before they can even WALK. And this lesson really reinforces that what you play and how you play it is A LOT more important, interesting, and musical than rattling off a millon notes. Especially in the genre of blues music. RIGHT ON! 😉👍

[@stevepughlandman]

Brian, fantastic simplification and visual aids! One of your very best!

[@teodelfuego]

Very helpful!! Thank you.

[@kaushikanada9812]

Nice approach to start building the improvisation by playing one note at a change. Puts you in the mood of the chord progression.

[@drewcunningham2]

Definitely has opened a new door for me. As a classical player, I recently purchased my first electric guitar and have been struggling with flat-picking and playing leads over various chord changes in many different keys.......this lessons has really helped shed some light on what to do - cheers and keep up the good work mate!

[@angelelices]

You are a VERY good teacher. This is another good lesson, very useful! Thanks for your generosity. Best regards from Spain.

[@meeno_the_man]

As ever, the lesson starts so simply. I think, ah, just a refresher, and then you turn and bring a deep texture to the simplicity and I’m reminded why I love your teaching. You never leave any of us out. Bravo!

[@sianooi1192]

You make improvisation of riffs look so simple, smooth and very pleasant to the listener within four frets. 👍 Hope you can show us samples of max 8 notes per measure in your next video. Always good to copy first , then improvise our own.

[@nickmcauliffe2133]

Brilliant lesson - the doors this opens are huge, despite being a relatively simple concept - thank you for finding such an effective way to structure and communicate it!

[@guntherlux7432]

By far the most informative blues improv note lesson, been waiting for this for years:)

[@StumblebumBand]

Absolutely gets me excited to learn how to follow the chord changes in the easy to understand way you are presenting it. That’s kind of where I am right now, trying to make my improvisation sound more tasty. You’re my guy Brian 😊

[@grahammoody6746]

Great start up lesson

[@timnagel7294]

This was a big help. I’ve been playing guitar for years, but when you spend a lot a lot of the time, just jamming, you tend to overlook some things but this really helped. I’m trying to hone my lead skills right now.

[@sammieb5263]

Outstanding presentation of the stops Brian. I'm the poster child for the long sentence, thank you for showing me how to get out of there. I had picked up some tip that you ask a question with the notes which I see is the one stop, and then respond to that question which would be the next stop. I get it now. Thank you so much !!

[@williammoore2440]

You spoke directly to me…I feel like I’m just playing scales and I sound like your son. It’s hard for me to play with expression in my improv. Thank you for the light bulb moment

[@machbuffett]

Fantastic lesson Brian ! I felt like you were speaking to me personally. Years of assimilating music theory more by osmosis than targeted effort has culminated in a big breakthrough with this one ! I cannot thank you enough. Best regards Mach

[@elizabethhardzog2894]

This finally clicked in my brain! Thank you!

[@BogdanRadwanskiMusic]

Hey Brian. That's one of the simplest, yet wonderful road way to blues soloing . You're very good teacher!

[@timpage4212]

Great lesson Brian ,shows how a few notes can say so much,got me in the mood for the blues festival in Upton upon severn ,worcs ,England.

[@margotbernstein7504]

To answer your question, "Did it open any doors?" It did for me! I landed on your video as it was the next one following a different tutorial and I'm so glad I did! I play fingerstyle and am doing more leads with a pic with a band and really like it and want to explore that world.

[@activemelody]

Glad it did! :)

[@jcournoyer2]

You have so many accolades I won’t re-iterate. I will never noodle again. Not aimlessly at least. I can solo now following a 12 bar blues format and do this without a jam track and one can recognize it’s the blues. A goal I’ve been trying to reach for years. Yes, this would be a great course. I will eventually map this out mentally on the 2 runs I play. 1st run is combining patterns 5, 1, and 2 and run 2 is combining patterns 3, 4, and 5

[@dantedimaano9556]

wow I did not know how simple it could be. Thanks for the nice lesson and looking forward for some more next time

[@shawnowen2902]

This is helping me get my blues voice finally and Iv been playing 52 years. That sounds crazy, but your lesson made the most sense with the most basic and simplest method! Thank you so much!!! 👍

[@jfson4321]

I am abdpllutely with you on that. I wish I had seen this years ago. Could have saved lots of time and effort. Instead of learning note for note solos, I could have gotten my own sound much sooner.

[@coloaten6682]

Absolute gold. Thanks so much! I'm mainly a intermediate keyboard player who wanted to learn to play guitar solos over my compositions. I knew the theory as it related to piano, such as pentatonic scales and I knew root notes and chord tones are very important, but putting all that together I had no clue. This lesson was huge for my knowledge! You teach in a great way as well, which is important because it's about getting your knowledge over and you definitely did that well. :)

[@jeffreyklaproth7794]

for me this lesson was perfect! The right amount of info at the right speed, with relevant analogies (don’t just recite the alphabet lol) great teacher!

[@carolerinn5095]

I have been searching high and low for a video to explain soloing like this. THANK YOU!!!

[@activemelody]

👍

[@alessandrodilatte1659]

Love it love it love it!!! Thanks again!! It fits perfectly with the previous serie, really helpful for learning to play underlying the changes

[@kellymanny3883]

Great lesson and exactly what I’ve been searching for. This is the way I learned to solo with the diatonic harp.

[@bogray49]

been searching quite a while for something that can get me into playing single note after having been a chord player all my life - thanks

[@housecatblues7946]

Another great simple lesson that continues to help improve lead guitar playing.

[@RonRegan]

Great lesson.

[@pinepienaar7676]

Great lesson Brian, thoughtful playing tips as always, thanks! 👏🏻🎸

[@scottjones6624]

LOVED how focused this was!

[@HugoCervantes-HARO]

GREAT lesson!! Finally something 100% easy to follow and extremely ilustrative. Thanks!