Bluegrass Improv Exercises - Guitar Lesson

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This is absolutely one of the top music channels on all of the net. This lesson is wonderful. Doesnt matter Ive been playing 45 years- you totally schooled my ass today!!

[@paullevinsky5256]

There are many place where one can learn cool licks. But this is hands down the best lesson I have ever seen on improvisation. This isn't just memorization. This is unlocking your own potential to invent your own licks. PRICELESS!

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[@sambeatty2312]

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[@JosephusDalrymple]

"Practice with a present mind. Take stock of the licks that work and the licks that don't." Very sage advice for everything, especially Bluegrass Guitar. Thank you, Marcel.

[@BadBill058]

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[@philostroski8216]

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[@BadBill058]

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[@thomasgilbert9341]

Never have I felt more personally called out than the "I bet you're playing both notes of the same string everytime" line for the pentatonic scale. Great video!

[@sundaydiver]

Haha, yes, me too!

[@robertnewell5057]

The most meaningful, sensible, structured approach to bluegrass improv (or any improv) I have ever heard.

[@mrartistbill]

Best guitar lesson on KZbin. Explains the musical logic behind things.

[@CowboyBobDuke]

ever since I have learned the never ending continous 1/8th lines - note exercise, I look forward to this everyday. Using Strum Machine I start at about 55 BPM and continue about 30 cycles ...so much fun ... AND most importantly I feel a lot more confident in jams now. Thank you Marcel!

[@deanocoican4896]

Marcel What a excellent lesson I've always struggled coming up with ideas playing bluegrass Its making sense counting out groups of 4 note then approaching the next chord. I think the light bulb came on. Thanks so much Deano

[@briancarroll3541]

my dear Marcel, if i were capable of: "training myself to make reasonable, accessible and smart choices," i likely wouldn't still need to watch instructional videos about playing guitar this late in life. then again, no way that life would have been as fun and interesting as mine has been!

[@xxYetterxx]

Turns out, learning new things is hard. I've come along way in the last year or so and even further since I discovered your channel 3 months ago. Some advice for frustrated beginners. If you can set aside 20-30 minutes a day to actual practice (not just playing the songs you know but intentionaly making yourself uncomfortable, trying the stuff you don't know how to do) you'll see noticable improvement every single week. I've personally found it very rewarding. Can't wait to see what I can do in another years time

[@ryansnow8721]

If only I had read this comment 15 years ago........ thanks yetter

[@skatetodeath666]

I learn something new every time I play. I didn't know that was not the norm

[@alan4sure]

@@skatetodeath666 but can you remember it? 😄

[@skatetodeath666]

@@alan4sure lol that's the trick

[@holdmybeeroutdoors223]

Been playing for 25 years. Many teachers. This channel got me excited again. Rad channel!!

[@crashpodROCK]

This is the first of your videos I’ve seen and I have to say that while there are plenty of great guitarists on youtube purporting to be teaching, your focused and methodical approach to teaching is one of the best I’ve come across. Very well structured and accessible. Well done Marcel, I look forward to more. cheers, Ian

[@ChrisandDanielMusic]

I loved the "G" at 9:40. Gave me chills. Wait for it... wait for it.... everything is gonna be alight.... rest easy and fear not.... "G"

[@jmccormick1490]

This is probably one of the most useful vids I've ever found. You the man!

[@adamfields5718]

Bro I hope you read this because I truly mean what I’m about to say! You’re the first person I’ve come across on KZbin that really digs into and explains “well” what soloing really is! You show the scales and how they are used! I really appreciate your videos man! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@digdagster]

I just started watching your channel and I'm just speechless. You're such a great teacher AND you are incredibly funny.

[@edgarmurphy99]

Hey Marcel - greetings from Ireland, this is the first lesson I’ve looked at of yours - marvelous, fun, informative - wow I wish there were more teachers like you outside the US. Brilliant pedagogy- thank you for your inspiration!

[@stephanegauthier5539]

Thank you Marcel for taking the time xx Much love!

[@ckg145]

Oh man! I would have loved to seen the image of the open C and open D with the b3 and 7th to practice with. Great vid. Tytyty!

[@garynash7594]

Hot country guitar playing ( electric or acoustic) has always been a mysteriously unattainable land feature up ahead that I really, really, want to get to. Maybe now with your non scary teaching style, I'll finally achieve the fame and adulation of millions! And not suck at country guitar playing anymore, I love you man!!😭😭😭🤠

[@Sammywhat]

GREAT STUFF!!! I play all kinds of styles, I've been playing for many years. My style is a cross between Pat Metheny and Allen Holdsworth with a little Guthrie Trapp thrown in. However, I've never thought I could play this style of music simply because of that freight train style of picking you guys do so well. (Guthrie does this really well to, but he doesn't really teach it). However, you have made it EXCEEDINGLY easy to get this under my fingers. My only real hindrance is my picking hand hasn't had the kind of discipline I think it takes to play like Tony Rice. (Does anybody's really?) I've subscribed, clicked like, and shared this with a number of folks who I think will benefit from your very approachable style and outstanding video editing. You are a master teacher. I am forever indebted to you man!! Thank you for everything. Gonna scour your video section for some picking insights.

[@sandys9596]

Nice work master! I really appreciate the way you have broken things down and given very clear instructions for the excercises at different levels. It may save you having to remind me in lessons....maybe! I was a committed DIY learner but am a Skype lesson convert. There really isn’t any substitute for having someone (who knows their stuff) work with you and give feedback, specific advice and encouragement. Marcel is great at that stuff! It’s really difficult to be your own teacher in uncharted territory! You don’t know what you don’t know! P.S. I’m not sure how I missed the poll but I probably would have voted for this anyway : )

[@marthavaughan4660]

I like the way you show possibility instead of specific ways to pick assortment of notes. Soon, when I get things together we will spend time on line. An easy going nature goes far when the student hated going to school.

[@BluegrassBanter]

Where’ve you been all my life?? You’ve earned a new subscriber !!

[@Schwoaz1909]

Thank you very much! I‘m a Beginner. And your Excercises are brilliant!

[@timothyritchie5290]

Thank you - just what I needed - lots of right hand lessons - great to have something on left hand and more selection.

[@emilyivey9349]

The first 5 minutes of this video was very helpful for me to start my flat picking journey. I will be practicing these exercises. Thanks!

[@charleswilliampemberton639]

I've watched this video 15 times and I play something new every time 😄

[@tylercanfield9284]

Awesome video Marcel, super well put together. So far, hands down the best youtube video ( as far as music lessons go) i've stumbled upon. Im going to investigate your skype lessons!

[@marcdubois8601]

If right now you are thinking '' hey.. this really hard.... ''' just realx and keep working on this slowly. One of this days.. you'll master it and be proud.

[@Fitzliputzli23]

Ah! I got it! finally! No, not the lesson. The symbols on your shirt. I watched this video several times before but I did not figure it out. Maybe because I was sober. Now that I am drunk I got it in just a second! RIP, Tony!

[@pianowill01]

Marcel, I am so glad I found your channel. Super lessons delivered in an engaging and humorous way. 👍

[@jordandotson9354]

Thank you for sharing all this with us 🤙 I’ve been playing guitar for a long time but am just starting my bluegrass and flat picking journey. This helps so much just with the mindset of it. Bluegrass and picking every note is surprisingly challenging because I’ve gotten so used to hammer on and pull offs playing in many jam bands and just playing a lot of scales that way. New subscriber!!!

[@theta_trader2767]

This was awesome. I've been wanting to get into bluegrass but was intimidated by the fast improvisation, but you laid out very clearly how to get started. Thanks!

[@bradleyhohner8775]

Wow! What a concise and yet open-ended instructional approach! A natural gift for imparting knowledge. Ty.

[@Doktormustache]

That was really cimprehensive. Bluegrass is my jam and this is the first video with a reasonable intro to improvising on the genre, appreciate it!

[@Darkstar001]

Thank you so much, this has been the most helpful bluegrass video I have found.

[@leimaniax]

Thank you for helping all us beginners, Marcel!

[@gatoryak7332]

Wow! Revelatory. Fun. I was so close, yet so far away. I love how I can change chords by simply landing the lick on a tone from the next chord. And 'softening the blow.' But I think that the 1234/1234/1234/G was the most valuable tip. Why isn't this exercise taught by all BG guitar instructors? Thank you, Marcel!

[@LessonsWithMarcel]

More on that subject here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3eknICLhNKigLs

[@BGDonH]

It only took me 12 years to discover what you just presented in this video.

[@geraldcozy4640]

Wow, listen to this guy, hes teachin us to write tunes! If ur a noob do the skypes!! Thanks brother 🎸 💘 🎶 🌟

[@Acolis]

my interest in lead guitar has lead me to bluegrass and thus lead me to here. this is a very helpful instructional video

[@alexhage4935]

Thank you for all the content Marcel!

[@lewissearson5760]

Thank you for all your efforts has helped me a lot 🎉

[@marthastone5783]

Love this, been looking for this kind of stuff for years.....

[@strubelig]

"do as your master commands you" lolllll

[@Hinklben]

Hey...! That was a really nice lesson that I found by accident. You are a great teacher. Your explanation of this concept just clicked with me. Thanks 👍🏼

[@BenJohnMcCall]

Where can I buy that t shirt!? Toe Knee Rice. LOVE IT.

[@TheEnd-vn9rb]

Great stuff man! Appreciate it! Great playing, quality of content, and most importantly the right attitude!

[@bruceyoung3041]

Very clear lesson; supportive language; nice going. Excellent teaching skills.

[@DavidAguilar-xs3vk]

Stumble onto your site, got a lot of this great lesson, novel exercises. I'm at a minimum subscribing.

[@hamdog8872]

I love your channel. Been playing for years. Getting away from the strat and trying to learn these bluegrass slappers

[@piggy2309]

I just found this channel today. Amazing content.You have earned a new sub. Keep it up!!

[@sjk2cor517]

Quite simply, excellent! Amazing how much valuable information you manage to impart in a short time. Thank you and best wishes for you and your project.

[@silentXtitus]

You've changed me forever.

[@tacofriday8272]

"...for now.". ROTF ..well played, Marcel !

[@bradmunns9908]

I frickin love you! Am I late? Just got here. I am watchin you my sir. You will change me.

[@leonardocannone8349]

AWESOME! SOOO MUCH INFORMATION, CLEARLY, CLEANLY PRESENTED! THANK YOU!

[@rashmika9742]

Your love for bluegrass really shines through. Great lesson! I'm off to try it now. :)

[@Dlee966]

Watching your videos always inspire me to play. Thank you so much for what you do

[@millerjeff]

So many good basic concepts to work on to start improvising. Thanks Marcel.

[@conalowens8850]

this lesson helped break things down very well. thanks

[@bernietmusic]

Awesome lesson! You are a very good teacher, player and quite funny as well! Keep it up, and thank you!

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Just discovered your channel! Love it!!! Thanks for making stuff understandable.

[@brical1176]

eye-opening..thank you so much

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Your such a great teacher!!!! Thanks man!

[@cyclotherapist]

I really appreciate what you do. You’re very clear and make difficult concepts makes sense. Now I just need to discipline myself to try some of the things you have offered. Thank you so much for your efforts!

[@orenidan6390]

Thanks for this. I learned a lot here. Another question can you please tab the tony rice little sadie long solo from the live performance

[@ipututheomaysaputra273]

the way u teach is great dude 🚀 keep it up

[@tablature6121]

New guitar? Great stuff. My second go 'round. More to come.

[@Dobroz99]

Thanks Marcel!

[@blindstein8335]

A most transcending lesson in exercise. Specifically, "Your homework is to do this non-stop: Practice with a present mind. Take stock in what you're doing. The choices that work and don't work." Simply brilliant.

[@RayLawrenceJrMUSIC]

Now I need to win the lotto to be able to buy one of those Tony Rice, Santa Cruz guitars.

[@jeremyrhoads6899]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks!

[@riffrobin474]

Great channel!!! Do you know where i might get the Billy Strings intro that he does on the Freeborn Man video at the Ryman?

[@nichmaninov]

Golly. Thanks for this. Makes so much sense now! A big fat arigatoooooo

[@nathanielvargas3863]

This was such a great video it convinced me to sign up for lessons. I’ll see you soon Marcel!

[@ronpaulrevered]

Great video on practical exercises for bluegrass improv. Thanks Marcel

[@TaborTalk]

How do you not have a million subscribers? Great lesson, great teacher

[@robchevalley8960]

I think because he comes across as a bit patronising and he obviously thinks he's the bees knees

[@TheEnd-vn9rb]

Rob Chevalley he is the bees knees maaaaannn

[@ChaplainReece]

He will trigger the algorithm one day and get thousands of subscribers overnight. KZbin is difficult. He’s on his way. He popped up on a suggested video for me.

[@howtoliveonearthYT]

Hmmm, 1 minute of talk, then an ad...already lost my attention, then more talk, no guitar until after 2 minute mark, et' see 4 minutes in and still nothing bluegrass-specific like the title says...just a G pentatonic scale...4:40 in and literally no lesson at all...this is wayyy longer than most people are willing to wait...and this is where I leave. I'm willing to pay good money for guitar lessons but I don't think this guy can even play the guitar.

[@175epi]

If this lesson were a song by The Cars (and I'm pretty sure it's not), it would be "Just What I Needed." Thanks!

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Thank you for being such a great teacher

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Brilliant, subscribed.

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

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Awesome! Thank you so much.

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Amazing content, thanks!!

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ya! you are gonna help me learn !!!! thankyou!

[@ehseashirts5003]

I'm here because of Billy Strings. you are a great teacher

[@jake2927]

This cleared up a lot, thank you.

[@LarryNGuy]

now I like the Tony Rice lick at 1405 that sounds like album intro to Freeborn Dude

[@rogerleischner1972]

Thanks Marcel! Great lesson. When you get tired of music, work into stand up comedy. Your good at everything;)

[@symphonyfarm2009]

I think Marcel should go on tour and once a month post a video of picking with one of his students or youtube followers! .....I know my chances are slim...Vermont is on the other side of the country!

[@ProbableCauseBluesBand]

You are a great teacher! Fantastic lesson!

[@drewharrisonmusic3184]

Amazing lesson man, thanks for taking the time and energy to put this together. 🤘

[@mayguitar99]

Bravo!!!

[@jagrell]

Great stuff - very clear teaching, useful material. Thank you!