Noodling with a Purpose

[@earthling-fh2mg]

Your face lit up when your boy came in. Unusual to see a big smile from Brian! Good stuff. 😀

[@zombieguitar]

My kids definitely bring a smile to my face 😀

[@mickeymickeyysf2258]

What a cool dad and great teacher.

[@JsnHgl]

Best guitar teacher on KZbin. Great moment with your kiddo at the end Brian.

[@dionedjericon8415]

I'm 40 years old, had 1 paid lesson and got tabs and some chords of a song i already knew. So i boight tab books and learned rhythm. Ive made my own songs and always wanted to learn to make a lead over it. I recently subscribed and bought onto your zombie site and am blown away wirh your teaching style. Waiting for the oayday after Christmas to get the lifetime membership. Thanks for opening this up to me. Like getting a cheat code or a game genie! Thank Brian!!

[@zombieguitar]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@The-End-Of-The-Line]

You won’t regret it my friend. I bought a membership three years ago at Christmas and Brian is the teacher that got me actually soloing. It was a major transformation in my playing and confidence. Well worth it! Thank you so much Brian, that was a great gift you gave me. It was great to see your son and the Father in you. All the best!

[@BookerTDooku]

I love how you're always playing either that same green electric or the acoustic you use. It really sums you up - there's no showing off or unnecessarily frivolity theres just 'This. This does this job. To do it like this, do this. You could do this, but thats something different and I did a ton of videos on it here.' Lots of KZbin guitar teachers have their own really valuable niche and 'just the facts, ma'am' is yours. Love what you do, thank you.

[@zombieguitar]

I appreciate the words! Yup, that is how I roll...just the facts 😁

[@trinity95624]

I love it Brian. The same things that would have sent us over the edge when we were young make us laugh and smile when they happen now. Took about three seconds to see what kind of father you are, brother. I am still smiling.

[@zombieguitar]

He's the coolest lil dude ever 😁

[@diymodularsessions6984]

I really really like your channel - this is exactly what I’m looking for. I’ve spent years learning pentatonics, diatonics and modes etc, various patterns etc - pretty much got it down now but not much putting it into practice. You make the bridge between theory and practice - thanks!!! Can’t wait to get started 🎉🎉🎉

[@MichaelTrentColvin]

You're so prolific with your channel and website besides the whole family takes a lot of time and is of course a priority, you are appreciated bro

[@Ahmed-kv4up]

The best course about soloing. A gift. Thank you, Brian. You have a beautiful son, maybe a future brilliant musician like his father.

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you!

[@kevinking9199]

May be the most instructive vid ever for putting it all together! I know 'pieces,' like penta's, but struggle to make 'em cohesive into a 'whole.' Building up a little at a time without overwhelming is genius. LOVE the cameo, so glad you didn't shut off the camera or edit it out. The bee's have it!

[@zombieguitar]

I appreciate the words Kevin. Thanks for watching!

[@robindavis726]

You sum up the vast majority of what anyone needs to know about soloing. Masterful, as always. No one does this better than you. Important for people to know that the two notes added to the pentatonic scale to make the diatonic are "color notes" that can be used on the way to landing on chord tones, but not as notes to be emphasized. This is just generally speaking. Of course a skillful player with a good ear for melody can also occasionally emphasize those notes to great effect to shake things up a bit once in awhile and surprise the listener while still staying within the melodic structure. Anyway, you are the best explainer of basic guitar music theory on the internet. Period

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you! I really appreciate that 😀

[@leyocaoile]

you got one good looking little buddy back there.. 🫰 excellent lesson, as always! 🤘😎

[@YorgMergyani]

11:55 to 13:10 you can learn intro to main solo to ending solo ,in any song , any key, rhythm, genre , thanks man ✌🏼

[@paulstorms9387]

Brian the family man , heartwarming !!!!

[@trinity95624]

Thanks!

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that 😀

[@Mindless-1337]

I watch many videos and learn a lot of what youre teaching. Youre good. Hope u would have way more viewers. Great seeing you smiling and having a good time.

[@KanyeHemiTalkin]

This is a great “show me” tutorial done within the limits of its target audience. If you don’t watch it ‘til the end you’ll be missing the best ending of any guitar tutorial… of all time. It brought a little tear to my eye. ❤

[@zombieguitar]

@@KanyeHemiTalkin thanks for watching 😀

[@vicmorrison8128]

Top of mind. Best of KZbin.

[@waltbiljan7139]

Thanks! Even for talking with me. Your a great teacher.

[@zombieguitar]

@@waltbiljan7139 thank you! Much appreciated 😀

[@durstondarden8765]

Absolutely beautiful solo! Man, I love this stuff...

[@xmateosx]

Best video ever. Looks like Lenny and you are buds. Love it man.

[@davidmorgan8446]

Loved the live commentary while the backing track was playing -- super useful. The cameo at the end was also amusing 😁 Happy Holidays!

[@giglehart]

great video...

[@chapmanfx8104]

Awesome as always Brian thx

[@JoshCrow-c9t]

I haven't practiced in like a good month but I'm getting the itch for it again. This lesson came at the right time! Thanks!

[@dwcsystems]

Thanks Brian and Lenny (and the bees) loving the lifetime membership at the moment. Wishing all Zombies happy holidays too x

[@durstondarden8765]

This is freaking beautiful!

[@tigermoosearmy]

You are the best teacher on the tube. hands down!!!! you even got me to finally understand modes. kinda lol (an 8-year journey). The video of the adding COLOUR notes to the pentatonic scale was the light bulb. A similar video with using a module approach to soloing and the corresponding chord progressions you be awesome. I know you've done a LOT of mode video (I've seen them all) keep up the good work

[@zombieguitar]

Here's an older one that you might like 🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/apmQn5uQfthnopIsi=ZRNu-3oUXgQNHkUr

[@sergeantbigsteve7192]

Great Job Brian, you are a good teacher.

[@kenkelly382]

Thanks Brian for helping those of who are struggling to become lead guitar players to hopefully get to the next level. Many of us have a lot if knowledge, however, just don't know how to utilize it. This lesson provides an easy to understand roadmap to move forward. It's almost like you've been at this point in your journey and are willing to share some techniques you used to get over this frustrating hump. Thanks for all you do.

[@zombieguitar]

Glad you liked the vid. I appreciate you watching 😀

[@matrixstar2767]

Another awesome lesson that I desperately needed. I have a bad habit of blowing away all my stuff early with no order. Using more licks like those with a slide in the beginning using the 4 pentatonic notes are really easy, and need to be doing more of that on the root note. What a surprise ending LOL cheers!!

[@azir66681]

Man... That's was awesome 👍 You and your son are a nice view ❤ Love from Poland 🇵🇱

[@rockinrob6853]

Been watching you for a while… man, you just keep getting better and better. All your stuff validates my teaching method. Thank you buddy! 🇨🇦

[@zombieguitar]

Much appreciated! 😀

[@drutgat2]

Great exercise, Brian. Many thanks.

[@DJCJ999]

Great video! I love watching these refresher videos... dia or penta then chord tone :D And hello to Lenny! great to meet the family :)

[@ArmandoLopez-nq9fg]

Great lesson Brian! And Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎊!

[@karlsiegler157]

Fabulous! Thanks you!!!

[@troydj]

Great video! Also love the background. Merry Christmas, Brian!

[@jasonwojcik]

Awesome video as always with a super sweet ending!

[@alanjanda696]

Lenny is as awesome as this lesson! Yet another excellent lesson! Thanks again, those illustrations are so helpful. You have kept me progressing nicely and at the point where the chord tone targeting as stated takes it to the next level! Always my vote for best guitar teacher!🤙

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you! 😀

[@jonshute8331]

Awesome video. So clear and targeted (pun intended). One of the absolute best instructional videos for learning soloing. Just need a lot of practice now! Thank you!

[@blackie5566]

What a great lesson, thank you so much Brian 🙂

[@johnsee7269]

Wow! Best soloing lesson of all time! Period! What a freakin surprise! Blue note seemed to clash...

[@michaelbratton472]

Thank you Brian your the best been following your channel for quite awhile, god bless you and your family this holiday season, again thanks .

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks for watching! Happy holidays 😀

[@wagonet]

Also great lesson. Thanks for sharing. Recently ive been looking for CAGED exercises. This is perfect

[@mikecampbell6011]

Great video Brian.. Love the Helper!!

[@seancassidy4812]

Good stuff man. The harmonic minor scale is just savage.

[@zombieguitar]

Great scale for sure! One of my favorites 😁

[@lawrencedeans1433]

Hi young fella your dad is a great guitar teacher 🎸

[@YorgMergyani]

This is it, finally this is what i or mabe most of us need. Thanks Brian 🤘🏼, now penta. Is not just some japanese or asian noodlings. And the other thing if someone is a real music lover even if don't know the am chord just by syncing the rythm and drums and watching you whenever playing am that's enough, thanks man make more like this , i mean the formula .

[@zombieguitar]

Glad you liked it. I can definitely do more like this for sure 😁

[@YorgMergyani]

@zombieguitar thank you bother 🙏🏼coolest video ending , God bless you and your family ✌🏼

[@Crown_ParadoX]

I do really enjoy the video Mr Brian, thank you.

[@danobrien8407]

Excellent video

[@NM-bp6dy]

Very Gilmour!

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you!

[@ek2thehands]

Hello Brian, that was a great video as usual you really take the time to explain and break things down. The other great part of the video was when your son (the Director) Lenny, came and crashed your video. It was great and it put a smile in my face. Lenny was making sure you had the bees Correct in the video! Lol loved it!

[@zombieguitar]

That was my favorite part of the vid too! 😀

[@piergraham4181]

Great lesson! Really puts it all together. I like to figure out the six triad shapes in one position in a particular key and how it corresponds to each of the 5 pentatonic shapes.

[@zombieguitar]

I do have a bunch of vids where I show all the triad shapes for each chord in the key, all within one single position...you might like this video too though 🎸 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2GoenWOl62VrLcsi=dxB89yXMCHN8Mbis

[@bungalowbluesman]

Thanks Brian. That’s tomorrow sorted for me. 👍🏻

[@shastabob56]

Excellent video. Enjoyed the smile.

[@mike-rh2dz]

Great lesson Brian that's just the type of lessons i need to move forward i have the scales intervals and arpeggios but trying to bring it all together to make music is the final step that's the most difficult but this lesson definitely helps and a great moment when your son turned up good fun all the best to you and your family

[@zombieguitar]

Glad to hear the vid was helpful. Thanks for watching 😀

[@markjones8898]

Thank you for the video, it is very helpful! I had my eyes closed when I was listening and thought it was my son that came in the room lol!!😂. You guys are just like my son and me. I rolled it back and saw the smile on your face when you saw him, I can see that you’re a great father!! Keep up the great work man!!

[@zombieguitar]

My kids definitely make me happy. That is for sure!! 😀😀😀

[@morrisgentry8624]

Had to replay that opening a few times! Nice!

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you!

[@leoballance2363]

Very Good!!

[@mdu2112]

Great cameo appearance!

[@alexmardisich6954]

Big thanks 👍

[@adrianjohnson1373]

Great lesson...loved it!

[@WhatsUpDoc1379]

Nice tone, bro!

[@EnglishwithPerceptivePets]

Aw, so cute at de end! But so helpful through out thanks!!

[@Stuboy]

Great video ive been watching for quite some time , lovely moment with son Merry Christmas to you and family Stu 🇬🇧❤️👍

[@zombieguitar]

Have a great holiday! Thanks for watching 😀

[@irondoger]

New sub thank you for sharing your knowledge and love in your home.❤

[@wagonet]

I've learned a lot from your channel ❤

[@waltbiljan7139]

Awesome!

[@billdegroot2087]

Very cool

[@petepalmer6929]

Lenny, Lenny, Lenny, and a star is born.

[@cancelbubble6535]

Great video - and video bomb by your son.

[@MichealaCartwright]

So good 🎶👍

[@jeffearle1687]

Great lesson Brian! Cute kid!

[@MehrdadLarijaniha]

Thanks, Brian. Would you consider a follow up video on variations of using Chord Tones in soloing; e.g. 7th, Sus, etc. ? Happy Holidays!!

[@zombieguitar]

I can definitely do that too, but keep in mind that when I say "chord tones" I am always referring to the triad notes of each chord. No matter how complex the chords in the rhythm section are, the triad tones will always be the strongest notes to sustain on. Conversely, even if the chords in the rhythm section are just basic major and minor chords, you can still target extensions in your soloing (even if those extensions are not present in the rhythm chords). But again, the triad tones will always be the strongest notes to connect with the underlying chords!

[@MichaelTrentColvin]

Music is a gift of God and you are doing God's work here in earth, keep up the outfukkinstanding work Brian ❤ UR #1 zombie💀 ArchAngel Michael ❤️‍🔥

[@swapnilnimbarte-nv2wj]

He hides nothing ❤

[@marwanemetioui5225]

👍🎸❤️🐝 Thanks 🙏

[@brianmoffet7237]

"Your bees are famous." hehe

[@zombieguitar]

😁😁😁

[@212alv]

You went a little bit red there Brian lol but you done it well

[@mikesphoto1]

Super Great video Brian ! Also a real treat at the end when the little man came in, love it ….

[@waltbiljan7139]

Question.. I couldn't find this backing track so I found a G minor BT that was Pink Floyd based. It was basically Gm7 to a Cmaj. How does the C major fit into the key of G minor? it should be a Cmin but that doesn't work for the sound. Is it a borrowed chord? circle of 5th couldn't help me.

[@zombieguitar]

@@waltbiljan7139 that would be a Dorian progression. It is a i - IV progression, which screams "Dorian"...so to solo over that, you'd use the G Dorian scale, which has the same notes as the F major scale 🎸

[@waltbiljan7139]

@@zombieguitar interesting. Although the Gm scale patterns you taught in your other video work great on it as well. It has a lot of common notes

[@zombieguitar]

@waltbiljan7139 you may be playing Gm pentatonic, which is why you're hearing that it still works...Gm pentatonic contains 5 of the 7 total notes of the G Dorian scale. However you might notice that when you use the full 7-note G minor scale, that something doesn't quite sound right. That is because you're using a different key-scale than what the rhythm section suggests. The rhythm section is saying "hey we're in the parent key of F major here (which is where G Dorian comes from)", but you're attempting to solo with the parent key of Bb major (which is where G natural minor comes from). Therefore there will be one potentially "sour note" if you use the G natural minor scale. The G Dorian scale will have you completely connected with the rhythm section, and you can still reduce to G minor pentatonic as well. If you like the sound of G natural minor, then by all means use that too. But just understand that you're using a different key-scale than what the rhythm section dictates in that case!

[@chrisrasnake9060]

What can I do, or need, to make that exact sound when i play?

[@zombieguitar]

@@chrisrasnake9060 I use the amp sim called "S-Gear" for all my KZbin vids. In this video I was using the preset called "Heaven". That's about it 😁

[@chrisrasnake9060]

@ thanks for reply. I did not know that existed until now. So don’t just connect it to your pc?

[@zombieguitar]

@chrisrasnake9060 yup, you just need to get an interface such as a Focusrite Scarlet. Then you just buy the amp sim software. You'll probably also want to get some monitoring speakers too. At that point your computer is basically acting as an amp 😁

[@chrisrasnake9060]

@ awesome thank you

[@coopwannabee8675]

And it all ended up in the scale of BEE! 🐝

[@zombieguitar]

🤣🤣🤣

[@radivojemarkovic4582]

👍👍👍💪💪💪👏👏👏

[@chosenone2964]

What track is this ?

[@zombieguitar]

I just made it up in Reaper 🎸

[@brianlau6373]

Thanks for your lessons. I have to say though. In my opinion your backing track has too much twang in it. Just a thought. It takes away from your overall sound (Didn't mix well.) We are taking care of our 6 and 8 year old grandsons. We always encourage them to be involved in music. It was cool to see your son come into your studio. I have a feeling that you encourage him also.

[@leoballance2363]

Thanks!

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you! I really appreciate that 😀

[@williammartin4416]

Thanks!

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you! Much appreciated 😀

[@mitchgilbert1090]

Thanks!

[@zombieguitar]

Thank you Mitch! Much appreciated 😀