The 3 Exercises That 10x’d My Guitar Progress…

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

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[@jeffmora9832]

Tried paying for this but kept to sell me more and more shit and idk if my payment went through

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

@@jeffmora9832 Hey Jeff, please send us an email at [e-mail] and we'll be able to get this sorted out for you.

[@Backinthedase]

I'm a beginner should i not take this course??

[@koho]

@@aduntoridas010 Useful discussion, IMO.

[@gaxunil]

OK! issue resolved, all set now, thanks Ross!

[@blainesanders51]

Exercises are at 9 minutes

[@thiagovalle]

Almost gave up on the video, so this dude got the view thanks to you 😅

[@Cohillrunner]

Thank you!

[@nthonyH]

If that isn’t the epitome of KZbin 😂

[@aliplaysgtr]

As usual with Ross haha

[@thiagovalle]

@@nthonyH😂

[@Lakestir]

Using Circle of fifths 1 - practice circle of fifths on one string (c, g, d, a, e, b, gb, db ...) 2 - play all 12 major pentatonics in one position 3 - play major triads on top three strings (c, g, d, a, ...)

[@giladgur1703]

Saint @Lakestir

[@parliecharker4316]

Thank you, sitting through these overedited videos for the simple information is exhasuting.

[@musicafteroldage]

That intro was so clean and spotless that should be its own Dawn commercial

[@JasonWright-mc6dz]

This guy is an absolute frickin joke.. NEVER PRACTICE HIS note “excercise”.. As for smooth to a pro it’s blatantly obvious this guy sped up previous recording and then acted playing it on camera! Unfortunately KZbin is rife with these these used car salesmen.. This guy describes this music school where students take collegiate/university level exams on minor pentatonic scales?? Hahaha!!! 😂 This is what someone in the first few months would be doing at age six-10 and he failed! Obviously he didn’t because he was 7 yrs into university level music education pshh.. Real music students sight read, that he can’t is the only honest thing he said

[@TomCPlus1]

@@JasonWright-mc6dz You're the joke, troll. Show your videos.

[@GerryBlue]

@@JasonWright-mc6dz Are you off your meds?

[@ATX0705]

@JasonWright-mc6dz Where's your videos or audio clips of you playing, bro?

[@ATX0705]

@JasonWright-mc6dz I can't find shit of you ANYWHERE.

[@dorrianstone7264]

Once you understand some basic connections things start to suddenly progress. One day I decided to force myself to learn all the all the scales up and down the neck in E & A on guitar (after playing guitar for some 20 years and stuck on a platau). It suddenly dawned on me that the modes all overlap inside the scales. modes went fron a mystery to a basic part of my musical vocabulary and once I knew those positions and how they relate to each other, I could play in any key. I couldnt play leads until I figured that out, despite all the lessons explaining modes and scales I'd taken over the years, it was just that simple epiphany for me that made it all click into place. People were pretty shocked when i went from playing rythm to being able to suddenly rip out leads with little effort. I had already developed the skills, just didnt know how to properly apply them.

[@TweezerShred]

Lol I remember I had the same break through and was calling all my friends instantly got 10x as good

[@wrensong07]

I think this is were a lot of us get stumped. I've been playing guitar for 30 years and wish I'd taken the time to learn the fretboard this way.

[@KyLesCaster]

Lies bro you went to the crossroads and made a deal with the devil. No mortal man can improve that quickly

[@BajeTiger]

When you say E and A, do you mean E and A Major (Pentatonic) ? Or the E and A strings?

[@joehahn8817]

​@@BajeTigerHe said scales in his comment...😉

[@trevorbennett]

Been self teaching guitar for 16 years, and this might be my favorite, most inspiring skill progression video I’ve seen. I’ve been at the intermediate plateau for most of my journey, opting to learn flashy yet shallow techniques and riffs, and it’s always made me feel like an imposter. My friends think I’m a good guitarist, but I know the truth. Theory has never been a problem for me, but it doesn’t automatically transfer to guitar, so these exercises are exactly what I need. Thank you

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Glad to hear you found it to be helpful!

[@wchphoto]

Get outta my head, Trevor! ;o) "and it’s always made me feel like an imposter [ME!]. My friends think I’m a good guitarist, but I know the truth. Theory has never been a problem for me, but it doesn’t automatically transfer to guitar [I took 3 semesters of theory at a community college back in the late 70s]..." At least it only took you 16 years to figure this out! I've been considered to be a "pretty good guitarist" for over 50 years and it's only in the last 5 or so years that I've taken myself to task and started to learn from all of these younguns on KZbin. I am having a blast!

[@trevorbennett]

@@wchphoto I hope you reach your goals good sir!

[@robgoulet2272]

The details start at 8:56

[@yuuriontepidwater]

God bless

[@luckydog-287]

Thank you!

[@dingohaus]

53 years old. I've been in lost intermediate hell for decades. Very inspiring video. I'll take your course some day when I can afford it. Seems like an excellent value.

[@JJvienneau]

Don't need spend money to get better man! A plateau is in our heads. Progress goes so fast when you start then...WALL! Your gonna break through, I'll ask the universe for ya ! ❤

[@404SRT]

Same here I feel your struggle the plateau is real 😔

[@sirwinston2368]

63 years old. Started playing bluegrass in 1973 on a Martin D-18 copy (Aspen). Bought a 1966 335 on July 3, 1976 (still have it). Been playing a long time and I play rock, country, jazz, and adult contemporary. Mostly 60's and 70's (Beatle, Eagles, Clapton). You would think that after playing for 50 years, I would be a great player. Not so. Sure, I know some scales and some cool jazz chords, but really, I'm just an experienced hack. I'm probably a good intermediate player but nowhere as good as I would like to be. My 2-cents.

[@404SRT]

@@sirwinston2368 I would love to may that Martin ngl haha but yea I’m 34 been playing since I was 14 I hit the wall once I got into improv and playing fast and expanding outside of rock/blues like I know I have this untapped potential more than capable just don’t know how to unlock it it’s been frustrating the last 10-12 years or so feeling stagnant I stopped playing serious like that but I got out my feelings and picking it up again like I can figure stuff out by ear learn songs etc but when it comes to writing my own music I’ve hit a wall creative sparks comes n goes it’s not consistent self taught btw just need that nudge in the right direction hope we both find that missing link 🙏🏻

[@kh485]

The reality is that music is infinite 😂

[@shredx81]

I have real umbrage with the classical syllabus. I was a reasonably competent junior classical guitar and piano player and never once was I shown the diatonic framework and the modal scales locked within the major scale. Simply plotting all the notes of the major scale on the fretboard. Post-classical tuition, this epiphany became integral in my ability to improvise and create. The point being that the primary function of an instrument is as a creative medium. Where the classical syllabus seems to specifically focus on executing and interpreting pieces written by someone else. All the best virtuoso musicians seem to come from a position of creative pursuit. It’s a much more productive and fulfilling journey than seeing musicianship as some linear pursuit of academic attainment.

[@uncledrew2430]

I love this, also if you haven’t considered a career in writing, you should

[@jacekuhler369]

Thank you so much. Been playing for 37 yrs and self taught. This is the piece thats missing. So what I have been needing 🔥🤘🔥

[@MrRickytuk]

Great explanation. I used to play everything while visualizing scales, now I'm visualizing chord/arpeggio shapes and my playing now sounds way more musical and advanced. I suppose the ultimate level is when you can play without visualizing anything or having the framework so far in the back of your mind that it just comes out.

[@chriszacherl7637]

i appreciate your honesty in your vids. with guitar and life in general, one of the most important attributes to have is humility and just the overall ability to admit when we’ve made mistakes.

[@robbyclark6915]

Beautiful guitar! My first great guitar I ever played was my dad’s ES 339. The second one was an 80s model LP custom, black! It belonged to my friend Wes. He bought it, in the 80s, lightly used, for $250! He kept and played that guitar till he died about ten years ago. He wore the paint off the neck and all around the pups where he strummed. I often wonder what ever happened to that guitar?

[@Wyattsguitarlessons]

Wow man! This is exactly what I needed! Ive been stuck in a rut not knowing what to practice and this was a god send!!!

[@JohnSmith-r6z7d]

The degree of dedication you had to have to think these up, nevermind execute them, is EXTREMELY commendable. Thank you for sharing these I will be doing all 3 every day from now on 😎🤘

[@jrenaud22]

I started later in life and only aspire to play for my own enjoyment. But I really do want to become good at guitar. When I sadly realized the ten years from 40 to 50 were gone and I had almost nothing to show for them, I determined to seriously try to become as good as possible for me. Its been almost 5 years since and with a year of real lessons and lots of YT tutoring, Ive progressed to an early(?) intermediate player. Your videos really inspire me and i appreciate your channel. I'm currently at the beginning of Paul Davids' Next Level Playing course but I just may check out your course when Im done. Cheers✌🏻

[@ianandrew626]

Awesome knowledge Ross and thank you for such guidance. I’m 68 and been playing for 56 yrs and been at that “stuck” place which as limited my abilities in articulating what I want to express. This my friend has given me a serious boost to re engage at a different level ❤ god bless you man.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

I love to hear that! 🙏

[@55thuman]

Man, you are preaching. Ive been stuck for 10 plus years. I'm getting out this darkness. Thank you!

[@thomasreeves5388]

I'm about to turn 61, and have been lost in the desert for thirty years, I love your video brother a huge light bulb went off watching this , thanks so much. 😊

[@WilliamLassley]

Were you on a horse with no name in that desert ?😂😂

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

Thank you soooo much!!! That COF exercise was the catalyst for me and after 2 weeks I am zeroing in on total memorization of the fretboard. Finally!!! This is absolutely gold!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

So glad to hear it's helped!

[@stephengunterdc9651]

What you are describing sounds to me like a template for learning, identifying foundational steps, followed by building on top of that one layer at a time. The commonality that I see among those instruction videos that I feel are the "best" is that they approach learning in a coherent manner. This logical approach is almost universally useful, and I find it surprising how often I see attempts made to learn without any such framework.

[@diionhart]

You are one of the G.O.A.T. This is Some of the best content I've experienced. Thank you so much for sharing

[@danharberts9426]

Thanks!

[@PizzaPizza_99]

been playing for 20 years and these are great exercises. Exercise 2 is great and I'm going to start incorporating that to my practice

[@CN-bg1fy]

I love yhe playing in the beginning. It provides context to where we should shoot and how the exercises help get there.

[@appusheed0]

Hats off to you bro, you just explained PERFECTLY what the plateau IS. I have struggled for YEARS to understand it, and why I cannot play what I want to play. I knew there were exercizes like these that as you say" unlocks" hidden knowledge. Fundamentals of theory are crazy important to understanding what it is you want to be able to do, and sadly that information is either guarded closely or dangled in front of you with click bait. Fantastic video you are one of the real ones.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@omeraktash]

I wish every video would start with a solo like that! It is perfect!

[@dedios03]

I usually skip the long stories, but that was so relatable thanks

[@kenlelon369]

Your success in this intermediate area of guitar instruction comes from the fact there is very little competition. Of course, you are doing it well, which doesn't hurt either. This is a rare leg-up for those of us that are circling around our plateau wondering what to do next and there ain't much help out here. Thanks again for lending a hand and good luck!

[@tonnytriantoro9543]

Thank you for opening up things that have been a mystery to me all these years. 👍🎸🎸

[@larryborshard7824]

Aye, Ross, very generous of you sharing your very interesting story and your approach with these three exercises. Got a little chuckle when you said, "Long story short" - too late! Worth getting to 9:00 and the meat of this video. You make so much sense, especially how playing scales chromatically doesn't teach you the notes on the fretboard as effectively as playing the cycle of 5ths on each string. Thank you, most excellent!

[@davidpatrick1813]

For sure I can relate and you hit tye nail on the head of several nails. I will need to consider and do.

[@notTHATcb]

I've been in the intermediate plateau for close to a decade. To be honest, my inability to progress kept me away from my instrument for a long time. Getting back into it, in an era with KZbin instructors, has been unbelievable. I've been practicing these methods and the wow, this is what I've been missing. Appreciate you my friend. I can already tell that this is going to help me take things to the next level. Super impressed.

[@genuinsanity]

Very well put " The intermediate guitar plateau " exactly . People with high function left brain tried to explain how to understand the fretboard , but I can't get it. I learn by trial and error . I got to do it to know it.

[@danobrien8407]

Thank you for posting this. One of the best if not THE best lessons ever. I guess I know what I’m practicing for the next several months.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks Dan! Glad you could see the value in it.

[@_The1whoknocks]

There was another video you did similar to this and with just that one exercise in that video I can now climb all over the fretboard. I can't tell you how many gave sprang from that one little run you taught. Can't wait to try this!

[@ideapage]

Bravo, Ross. Excellent explanation of the three exercises and why guitarists need to practice them. Yes, one should be able to play in any key at any position. Of course, this will include going beyond or below position for some of the notes - usually only a fret. Learning this helps us improvise in any key, anywhere.

[@guskalogeros9021]

Edinburgh…..the sensible coast! This exact concept came to me and was a huge eye opener when I started getting into country guitar playing or even jazz guitar playing where you play over chord tones. I remember thinking it would be beneficial to be able to play over, let’s say a i iv v progression without having to change positions when playing at top speeds. Great video!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks!

[@raredesign]

This is one of the best instructional guitar videos I’ve ever seen. Phenomenal. ❤

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@xueya2188]

That's some high value content!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

🙏

[@462rob]

This is a GREAT video. I watch a lot of guitar videos and this one is ESPECIALLY valuable in filling in gaps in fretboard knowledge.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

@@462rob Thank you!

[@finedout]

You said, “he changed the way I thought about guitar.” That was my similar aha moment. When I realized my hands could do nearly anything but my thinking couldn’t employ them. After learning caged, I felt unleashed. I thought less about scales and more about notes available around the chord shapes and wow the jump in my playing. We worry about dexterity, when the whole time it’s how we think while we play.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

The circle of fifths thing on each string is SO helpful! All kinds of light bulbs popping off as I go along!

[@Ronno4691]

I opened up the Final Notice email from Ross's BulletProof Guitar Black Friday closing sale and I managed to get the Pentatonic Rock Lines course included for half price along with the Hendrix Rhythm Guitar package! Also, as I was using my tablet to pay for the course(s), I had the BPG site open on my PC at the Library section and I had both new courses ready to go within seconds.Go, Ross!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Love it man enjoy the courses! 🤘🎸🙏

[@imFrederiQue]

This is the best lesson, I’m 100% certain this will bring me further in playing. Tnx so much 🙏🏼

[@Mr512austintexas]

This is a brilliant lesson. Invaluable! Thank you so much!

[@stratwrassler]

This is awesome advice. I've been playing for decades, and know the fretboard pretty well, but those stay in the same spot exercises are still a bit challenging for me. I've been playing triads up and down the neck for a while now, a big part of my playing. I did a video lesson about staying one spot to play through Bmi blues changes (like Thrill is Gone) etc, but mine's not as polished and slick as your production. I'm a blues player at heart and always try to apply new ideas and concepts in that context. Shhhh... don't tell anybody but you can run a long time with just these exercises and make lots of progress in your playing, but I'm sure the rest of his course is just as awesome. Great material.

[@MultiMcfarlane]

I am a lost intermediate. That is perfect, and this video was a huge help. Thank you.

[@franksylva9031]

In what way was this a huge help? I must have missed something. Any details on how it helped?

[@verbotenco]

I went back to this video only for that cool intro. Tasteful choice of notes, accurate bending, absolutely sounds like coming from a world touring pro!

[@DavidHopkinson-l8j]

This is so valuable.. I've been playing for thirty years and learnt the circle of 4th going anticlockwise through the circle, Late 2022 Then started going in 5th changing keys 🗝️ Now I hear how "It's all connected"... I was stuck for many years. I suppose life circumstances and lack of musical inspiration and passion didn't help.. I'm just an obsessive person.

[@MegaRocketman666]

circle of 4ths or 5ths is the very first thing you learn on guitar on day 1, the open strings !! once you realize there is a step between the B string and the G string. so going down in 4ths from B, you have BEADG and across the step to CF, under F you have A# or Bb, you started with B so follow same paten but flat. Bb Eb Ab Db Gb Cb which is a B which is where you started, and 5ths is the same backwards. so if you know your open strings then you know the circle of 4ths or 5ths

[@DavidHopkinson-l8j]

@MegaRocketman666 are well... I'm a shit kunt at guitar anyway

[@metacomedy4136]

good explanations ... i started playing about 11 months ago , I know a professional musician so he's been helpful in helping me learn technique and theory, but he's kind of all over the place. I can't really read music (yet) but I do have an app called muted that i got for like 5 dollars on the app store that has a fretboard map, circle of 5ths etc, all the scales, chord positions and stuff... a tuner, it's pretty useful. I'm 39 and not looking to pursue a music career so this is all just for fun for me, but i do feel like my progress has stagnated and these are some good exercises

[@cliftonjarvis8010]

I definitely see how this can happen,even some of the smallest things,are huge problems when you never was shown them,some teachers take for granted that you know.

[@davidmelo-s2b]

Thank you for sharing this lesson. I have been in that limbo that you mentioned for decades, and you made it very clear. Thanks again!😄

[@HendersonGuitar]

Yes man - thanks so much for this! Would absolutely LOVE a lesson on that speedy tremolo picking in the intro!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Noted! :)

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!!! THANK YOU, FOR THIS EYE-OPENING, MIND-BLOWING CHALLENGING LESSON/TUTORIAL!!!!... MUCH APPRECIATED!!! ["SHARED"]

[@florisrobert]

Nice approach. I think last year I learned how to build my required pentatonic box (or any other scale) starting from any root note, so 3 keys on same position on fretboard can also be executed this way. Knowing your intervals is crucial. Then I started correlating intervals with the fingering shapes on the fretboard, like fingers 1 - 4 could mean root to 3b or it could also mean 5 to 7b, which, on pentatonic, you stack them one on top of the other on adjacent strings. Same applies for other fingerings such as 1 - 3 could mean 4 to 5, 1 - 3 on the very next string means 7b - root and 1 - 3 on the next string gives you 3b to 4, and so on. I think correlation between intervals and shapes is key here, but your approach is also interesting and worth looking into, keep it up.

[@michaelhawkins6149]

That opening solo is fantastic….it’s not the usual type of soloing that I see so often by most others. Bravo. I really enjoy this channel and wish I had a teacher like yourself when I started.

[@engageintellect]

The 4:00 mark it’s when Pandora’s box was opened and all I see how these 5 boxes are all truly connected. Great explanation.

[@LauraLear-m9i]

You are fantastic and thank you for helping in these particular areas of guitar. It is a big deal to get to move forward with good advice! You are absolutely correct and all who are really good would not be mocking your time! Appreciate you and thanks!!!😊

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you 🙏

[@Docsjeff]

I’m learning scales in different positions on my pedal steel.The same thing you’re discussing. Instead of the C scale in the 8th position,we learn to start the C scale in the 1st position. The biggest difference though is we have foot pedals and knee levers.We also use 10 strings.

[@spaceflights]

Thanks man. I can't afford the course but you have inspired me

[@hotchow8766]

Mr. Campbell, thank you very much for this video. I feel like this set of exercises will cut through "tips and tricks and hacks and secrets" by pouring a solid foundation of skill and experience. If you have a video for preparing the hands before playing to prevent fatigue and injury, let me know, please. Happy New Year and God bless you.

[@joshualove6586]

Yessir! Sounding DAMN GOOD!

[@TimWiechers]

Thank you so much man! I really learn a lot from you and some of you other amazing guitar guys on youtube! Im eternally greatful! Played guitar very basic on and off for about 6 years. Decided to go more into it. Love every minute of it, the theory, the practical lessons etc. Really helps out here in this matrix :) Keep doing your thing man! Unfortunately I dont have money at the moment but if I were to become a bit richer your one of the first I immediately support. Some extra hidden knowledge the way I see it. So thank you for that man! Eternally grateful for your free stuff. Helps me a lot Cheers, me and my gf both practicing music here! Peace! NoMaD Netherlands

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you man 🙏 You might have it already but in case you don't, I do have a 100% free soloing course that you can sign up for right here 👉 shop.bulletproofguitarplayer.com/melodicsoloingwithtriads

[@JustAGuitarPlayer]

That intro jam was phenomenal. Musically perfect. And your tone was incredible too. Can you share what gear (distortion/OD pedal, amp or amp sim, and what pickups in your Les Paul)you’re using to get that tone? And then on the musical side of that intro, what are you thinking when you composed or improvised that? I hear various melodic devices, maybe some patterns, interesting rhythmic variations, anyway I’m curious what you’re thinking when playing that. Thanks for any info on that

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you! Not sure what the pickups are but it's a 57 VOS LP from this year. Used the Archetype Rabea plugin from neural DSP. As for what I'm thinking - this is kind of a blend of licks I've practiced before tied together with improvised passages. I definitely try to use rhythmic variations when soloing but it's more of a subconscious thing now I guess.

[@smacker360]

Wish I had this info years ago. I have managed to learn all the notes, scale patterns and triads but it was a long painful journey. With the technic/practice routine shown here I'm sure I would have completed the journey much sooner. Best advice I've seen to date for guitar, this will without a doubt benefit all who do it.

[@blackoak67]

Thank you Ross!!!

[@LaurenceYugo]

Damn, ive bem playing for 20 years, and i felt stuck for so long now. I am at the exact place you were! This helped me understand what i have to do in such a clear way! Thank you very much!

[@MrRye50]

thank you so much for this lesson . first time i ever have been blown away and actually learned intelligent information that i can use and lastly this might be the final piece to my puzzle to get over the hump. i to have been stuck and wondering what am i missing or doing wrong . much thanks

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markdawsonziglar9436]

This video could possibly be a life saver. I’ve been aware of this theory for years but am stuck in advanced intermediate hell because I can’t figure out how to practically apply it - no matter how much practice I do, or online guitar instruction I consume. Until now. This formula just might work…🤞

[@porkporkus9803]

You've nailed it thank you

[@BryanFink1]

Excellent video! With the knowledge and perspective you have taught here and some personal elbow grease one can improve their guitar capabilities just by applying this to what they already know!

[@juancarranza2803]

Thanks man you the best. Great imfo

[@johndoe4073]

Incredible instruction! 🙏🏾

[@estieFa]

This is truly a great video. The explanation of scales' proximity to one another just blew my mind. Thank you!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Glad it helped!

[@mikamulperi]

Thank you for good actual tips ❤

[@Squirrel2021]

Thank you That was so helpful God bless you all

[@drizzzydrake6797]

Best video to solve my intermediate struggle! Actually solid work and straight to the point.

[@thisismyyoutubeaccount3322]

Straight to the point? It took ten minutes to even start talking about the exercises.

[@andrewblackard3369]

This is gold. Thank you!

[@BigBllc]

Thank you! Just brilliant.

[@danobrien8407]

Great track, thank you

[@GothicXlightning]

As a crazy Melodic Funeral DoomMetal player, i most love your beautiful Custom Black Beauty of Epic Gothic Honor

[@SolidBuildersInc]

Thank you for your approach to this subject. I got a lot out of it, which has tightened up my thought process for melodic improvisation. I play in two bands, and for each performance, I have no idea what we are going to play. We don't have rehearsals, and we may have a different keyboardist for each performance. I've only been playing for 17 months, and this is very challenging for me. However, as you mentioned, you get better at it the more you develop an ear for it. What allowed the traction to kick in for me was getting into the number system of the triads along with the 3NPS (three-note-per-string) system. However, it seems there is an approach to this that can make it foolproof, but I can't say I have found it yet. To me, it seems that if you can find the tonic center or what you think is the tonic center, you still need to identify the key. For example, you might think the tonic center is C, but you are actually on the 5 in the key of F major. It seems there could be a structured protocol to nail this on the fly. What I have in mind is to start with the diatonic scale to ensure it has me in the key. Then, find the notes within the scale that allow for a note progression of melody, like an arpeggio, and then play the same order in a triad chord progression. Have you tried something like this in your journey? Any suggestions along these lines that you can offer for me to explore? Thanks for sharing. You might say, Ask the musician for what key they are in before we play, HaHa They don't even know what Key they are going to be in because Pastor just Has a Song in his Heart and we Find the Tonic of His Voice and Take off. Between the Bass, Lead and Keyboadist it's a Race for the Tonic and then we Run behid the Keyboards with Melody. It's incredible but I need to get better at it. If I don't catch on fast enough, I have to either play the Bongos or Tamberine and try to figure it it out by just slides and fills as best I can. But when I get it right with the Key, I'm on cloud 9. Can't make mistakes and enjoying the session. Anyway... Appreciate any feedback for using the number system with 3NPS instead of notes?

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

I've really enjoyed watching you and your channel grow over the years. I have learned a ton from your lessons since you started all this and I cant thank you enough for the knowledge! All the best to you and your family for the holidays and new year!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks so much!

[@VLKV_loves_you]

THIS!!! is how you open a guitar video! awesome

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you 🙏

[@zenlandzipline]

@@RossCampbellGuitaristyou’ve been practicing a little harder than normal?

[@slick51]

Amazing info, and something I'll practice. Self taught by ear, so plenty of places for improvement...thank you!

[@fredpastukh3460]

Brilliant video

[@tonychow8131]

This is perhaps the best of the best video teaching me how to change from a guitarist to a musician. Thanks Ross.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@RealAlexSalamanca]

What a video - love the advice! I’m going to practice daily!

[@BrunoGarciaMusic]

You have gotten so much better since I've started watching you!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks!

[@jamesjones-rp6cl]

Excellent Information and video this is perfect for me as I already know the fretboard pretty well all my triads and Notes . This is like a super system of instilling this into permanent memory. It may take alot of work but will be well worth it ! Thanks alot Ross .

[@robertferraiuolo3675]

Nice phrasing!!

[@rogerhunkapillar7171]

The intro is absolutely perfect. Thank you

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@gonehome6245]

I can really relate to what you are saying. I kinda hate to admit it but I've never had a guitar teacher who had an over-all plan or who even cared enough test me or require me to perform anything. Music store guitar teachers are famous for this. The usual statement is "What song would you like to learn today?" Like there really isn't any plan, performance requirements or analysis of my weak points that need improvements. That's about what is happening out here in the field! LoL. I am seriously interested in learning how to play well. There really are not any good music teachers in the small town in the mountains where I live. And going from one music instruction video to another is what I do most of the time. I hear what you are saying, believe me. Despite that I do see some improvement in my improvisational ability, and that keeps me going. I'm sure I could make more progress with a good teacher.

[@stevefargo991]

Great lesson and great intro. That’s the sound I would like to have on guitar. I’m new to the guitar world and don’t know what set up you need to get that sound. Thanks a lot.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@louismaiden8360]

love the video, and love the polo. where's it from???

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

@@louismaiden8360 Thanks! Abercrombie

[@patmurphy7266]

This is epic. Seriously, this is SO GOOD ❤

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@joshuasacco7779]

This is very helpful

[@johnvictor3889]

Love this, will be doing these exercises.

[@ADJ1.1]

Brilliant help and guidance yet again from a top bloke 👏

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you 🙏