Lead Guitar Lesson // QUICK AND EASY TIPS To Improve Your Guitar Playing

[@kevinking2468]

I just found you Rusty and immediately fell in love with your teaching style!

[@BrianOboylemusic]

Same about a week ago this is my 4th

[@tito.tarantula]

Rusty’s awesome. I’ve learned so much from him these past months.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy you found my channel Kevin! Always a slow, easy, simple pace! Because I’m old! Ha ha😂 I appreciate the comment! Later, bro😎

[@kevinking2468]

@@rustysguitar1 you’re not that old buddy, having said that - with years comes wisdom, and that’s what I see in your teaching style.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@kevinking2468 I appreciate that Kevin! I don’t know deep theory but I can play and teach from the heart. Your comments really mean a lot. Thank you.🤛

[@byronnorris9000]

I am elated to have found your channel. I have played the better part of 3 decades, and I know my way. What you have did for me is allow me to teach my children and their children what I know. Before you I lacked the path to send them, and alot of teachers lose their audience. Not you my man and I say thank you.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you found my channel also Byron! And really glad that you’re teaching some of this stuff! Thanks and I’ll talk to you soon👌

[@rodapplegate2485]

I am 62 years old and I absolutely love your method of teaching! Thank you sir!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m really glad to hear it man! Thank you for checking out the video 👍

[@MrFrankqu58]

I am 65 and I love Rusty's teaching as well. Hope your playing skills reach to the top!

[@rustysguitar1]

@@MrFrankqu58 we will get there together! Thanks a lot brother😎

[@rustysguitar1]

@@leonglassglow3854 👍

[@chris_5064]

It must be an age thing. I'm 63 and this video opens up a new (for me) interesting way of looking at pentatonics. A light bulb moment. Thanks Rusty

[@stevecrosby3678]

Hey Rusty - really appreciate this channel. I'm 64 and have been noodling for a long time. You're showing me stuff I know, but in a different way that suddenly makes sense so I can do it with less thinking behind it (if that makes sense.) Anyway, thanks. I really connect with how you play - probably a generational thing.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Steve, I like your comment! This stuff just gives me more confidence when I’m improvising! Thanks so much for watching the lesson and have a great week man 👍

[@ChrisHolden]

Some of the best guitar tutorials on the KZbin. Thank you Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Well, I appreciate that Chris! Means a lot buddy! Thanks👍

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

I like the way you get right to the lesson Rusty after which you fully demonstrate your technique! 🎸 🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Well, I appreciate that Beatles❤️Girl Karen!!! I would lose them quickly, if I didn’t get right into it! Always good to hear from you Karen! Have a wonderful week ❤️✌️😄

[@iancurrie3763]

Rusty, where have you been all my life! 61 year old guitar player here who just learned something very valuable. Subscribed!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad that you found my channel! Thanks a lot for subscribing! Talk to you soon buddy 👌

[@barruzza]

GO CUBS!!!!! Thanks for this lesson Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on man! Thank you for watching the video! Have a good week 👌

[@paulkendrick5515]

Glad I found your page good teaching love it . I will be watching it some more! I've Been playing Guitar for a very long time.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you found my channel Paul! Let’s keep rocking together😎

[@KennyWayneMusic]

This may take more characters than I am allowed, BUT here goes…I canNOT begin to say how much this lesson helped me, and I am DEEPLY grateful!! I have been trying to figure out the concept of how to play more “to the chords” in my lead phrasing for MANY years now! I have SCOURED the internet, as well as grilled local teachers and players trying to find EXACTLY how to get this sound that Rusty described so incredibly well in this video, but have struck out for YEARS now!! I seriously think you can forget 90% of what you know and just focus on what Rusty has taught us here, and your solos will be as good as they ever need to be….for MY ears anyway!!! IMO….THIS video is the HOLY GRAIL!!! THANK YOU RUSTY!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

This is such a great comment, Kenny! And I’m really happy to help! Pentatonic. Scales can still be a good focus, but you still need to play to the chords. It’s not an easy task, but it sounds like you are really moving forward now. I still work on this concept every day myself. It’s easy to get carried away, playing up and down a scale without realizing the structure of the chords you’re playing over. Thanks again for this awesome comment. Means a lot. Have a rockin week ahead buddy.😎

[@KennyWayneMusic]

@@rustysguitar1 I am 58 yrs old and i have been playing, as well as pursuing improvement on the instrument, for the better part of 40 years now. I know the fretboard extremely well. I know the 5 Pentatonic shapes as well as the diatonic shapes all over the board. I know the CAGED system inside and out. I can solo all over the fretboard in any key or mode both horizontally and vertically and diagonally. I am very pleased with my ability to improvise solos in any style (except more complicated Jazz things, which I don’t aspire to anyway), and I think my playing is musical and sounds very good, but the “thing” i have been lacking in terribly is this concept you explained soooo well! This is the MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH I have been looking for that made it all “click” JUST LIKE YOU SAID it would!! You were RIGHT!! If you or anyone can send me any links to other videos that teach this equally well, I would love to see them!! Personally, I don’t think there is a better video that exists on the whole web than THIS one right here!! ETERNALLY grateful!!!🙏🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

@@KennyWayneMusic so many of my videos are focused this topic. You have a lot of knowledge. I will have to look into some more specific videos that would help you. But thanks so much for checking out this lesson. Have a Rockin week ahead buddy 😎.

[@meinhendl]

fantastic again, Rusty ! what a wonderful fitting strap to this top guitar ! have a good week ! love it at 6:20 !👍🏼

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Wolfgang! Simple fun stuff! You have a great week also with that guitar buddy✌️

[@MusicMichelleDeGroot]

You’re an amazing teacher, Rusty! So many good lessons on your channel ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

I really appreciate you, saying that Michelle! Hope you enjoy your week! Thank you❤️

[@neiltosolini2465]

Go Cubs Go....Great tips

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad you liked the lesson! Go cubbies👍

[@markward5845]

Thank you Rusty this is a great lesson... I'm loving practicing this and already seems to be improving my playing... Bit of a lightbulb moment for me!! 🎸🎶

[@rustysguitar1]

That is so good to hear Mark! I’m really glad you got something from the last time! Talk to you soon buddy👍

[@daveallsopp4394]

This is just great my friend 👍🏻 fantastic tutorial on mixing Maj & min, absolutely love it buddy, thank you. Rusty, you’re my guitar hero 😂👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you buddy! This is the heart of rock and blues guitar 🎸 You rock mate 👍 Have a great week Dave 🤛

[@jamesincharlotte]

This help me figure out modes a while back too. This is basically Dorian scale. Great way to show how notes interact with chords !!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on James! Glad the lessons are helpful! And yes, we need to have a connection with the notes and the chords together! Thanks buddy👍

[@dougsmith8430]

Rusty, yet another fantastic lesson! You are teaching me not only to theory … But also my ears and my fingers! I’ve been studying chord tones, this really helps a lot! I hope you take this the right way, but I consider you the Teacher for the working man and woman that play guitar, but don’t have a lot of time, but you break it down where we can spend our time really developing through your concise lessons!

[@rustysguitar1]

I love the way you put things, Doug! Your comment means a lot! I just try to make lessons of things that I wanted to learn early on. Thanks for all your support man! Have a great week and keep rockin with that guitar.👌

[@dougsmith8430]

@@rustysguitar1 I will Rusty, you as well! Really glad I ran across your lessons!

[@rustysguitar1]

@@dougsmith8430 I’m glad you found the lessons. Also, Doug! Later buddy.🤛

[@dimefield36]

Great little lesson, so simple yet adds a ton of great info with 3 notes!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the comment👌

[@GlenSchwam]

Best lead lesson I have ever seen

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Glen, I appreciate that! Means a lot! Talk to you soon, bud✌️

[@Noodles_5]

Brillant Rusty as always👍🙏. I had a lot of fun with this Lesson. Thank you. I saw that now over 85.000 people like your lessons in a very shorts time. You deserve it because you explain your lessons step by step and not so quick as some other teacher. You take care to the oder Player like me. 🙏👍. Please go on like this and congratulation for over 85.000 Fans 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏🎸🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate the kind message! The channel has been very busy lately. Thanks to subscribers like you. Good to hear from you. Catch you later.👍

[@artytoney2057]

Rusty your an amazing teacher brother , the simplicity of your style opens doors so fast its crazy , i wished i had of been learning this way years ago

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Arty! Players are spoiled today, compared the way we learned to play back in the day 🎸 I appreciate the message bud 👌

[@russschweger7895]

Another awesome lesson Rusty! And Go Cubbies!

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad you liked the lesson Russ! Go, Cubbies, go!!! Thanks buddy 👍

[@mikederr1882]

Always a pleaure Rusty! Keep um coming ny friend.

[@rustysguitar1]

I love making these lessons! More to come! Thanks for your support Mike👍

[@paulkelly6853]

Great lesson Rusty thanks ........Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Paul! Always good to hear from you👍

[@johnw4659]

Incredibly helpful tips. Thank you very much !

[@rustysguitar1]

Very glad the lesson was helpful! You’re always welcome John! Thanks buddy👍

[@jimmc2990]

Love it. I'm reminded of when Jimmy Page walks it down so well in 'I Can't Quit You Baby' off Led Zep I. It's such a great way to add some real depth to the solo. Thanks, Rusty! Love your teaching style, and I'm subscribing today!! (Old man noodler here, 40 plus years.) Cheers!

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes! I love the way Jimmy page does that thanks for watching my lessons Jim! Have a great rest of your week👍

[@blue6633]

Thanks Rusty for another great lesson! You are teaching people who have played guitar for 3 and 4 and over 4 Decade's. Your Utube Channel is Excellent! You are a Breath of Fresh Air the way you teach guitar! Thankyou Very Much!! Cheers

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much for this great comment! I enjoy teaching! I appreciate you and your support. Let’s talk soon buddy. Thanks again 👌

[@glenh2752]

This is an invaluable lesson! I had a guitar teacher who used to give me arpeggio exercises that were written down. I found them difficult because I couldn’t understand the relationship between the notes. However when playing different chord shapes I naturally found the arpeggios and linked those back to the scales I’d already learnt. Brett Papa also does a great video on learning the notes from the chords. Thanks for the lesson!

[@rustysguitar1]

That relationship is so important! And I do love Brett Papa! Glad you got some thing from the lesson! Thanks so much and enjoy your Sunday🙏

[@rayross997]

Great lesson, Rusty. I find studying songs and analysing what scales are used or combined together has really helped me see my way around the fretboard. And seeing all the chord/scale relationships is a huge thing too.Great to see you fast approaching 50,000 subs.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re right, studying songs, and how they put together is an awesome way to learn. And a fun way! Yes, the channel is growing. Thanks to players like you that support me! Thanks so much Ray 🤛

[@AnonymousAnonymous-oy8vh]

I watch you all the time Rusty keep it up, I know I can’t keep up

[@rustysguitar1]

More to come man! Keep working at it! Thanks and enjoy the rest of your week 👍

[@jonathonwearn1098]

I like how you explained this. I've known for years that many of my favorite licks use both major and minor notes, and now I'm one step closer to understanding it and making it work for myself. Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

When you understand it better, you will have the confidence to use those Licks and Phrases whenever you want. That’s exciting Jonathan! Thanks for checking out the lesson.👍

[@KillickGreenieRN]

Thanks Randy, that's another great tip. I think I have learnt more from you since I found you than my previous xx years of playing! Thank you.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! I’m glad you’re getting something from the lessons! Thanks a lot👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

Superb presentation Rusty. Always brilliant 👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Tony! Always appreciated 👍

[@TommySG1]

Hey Rusty, Lots of nice little expressions and such here as always man, thanks for doing what you do. 👍

[@TommySG1]

PS - Beautiful guitar as well, love those Ebony Les Pauls w/ the ebony boards as well.

[@rustysguitar1]

It is an Awesome Guitar! I love it!🤛

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Tammy! I’m happy that you like the lessons! I have fun making them! Have a great week man👍

[@GoodCitizen.1]

I LOVE that guitar!! Always wanted a Black Beauty

[@rustysguitar1]

I’ve only had the guitar for a few months but I love it! It’s a 1981 custom. Feel so comfortable! Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@ziofender6699]

Awesome lesson 💪🎸 thanks very much 🙏👍

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that my Guitar buddy! Thanks👍

[@johnrisher3007]

Rusty brother it's always good to see and hear you. God bless you always brother 🙏 ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you John! Good to hear from you! Hope you have a great Sunday🙏

[@louielinguini1]

Great stuff, Rusty! I love that you’re representing The Cubs too! ⚾️ Go Cubs Go!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Louie! Go Cubs! I appreciate the comment bud!😎

[@Docsjeff]

Thanks a bunch.Ive started having to play leads after 50 years of fronting and just playing chords.This video helped me tremendously.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m really glad to hear that! Let’s keep working on this stuff together! Talk to you soon👍

[@stephenedwardleemusic8997]

thank You Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Stephen, you’re very welcome buddy 👍

[@terrybroganmusic]

I like you Rusty…i feel like your on my side with your pssionate delivery of guitar insights..

[@rustysguitar1]

I spent a lot of years trying to learn this stuff, so I definitely relate to everyone that is learning! And I appreciate the comment and have a great week Terry 👍

[@pauldbrown1010]

Have liked a lot of the other complimentary comments, but in summary, I like the way you get right into it, and you are really helping me get from a rhythm guitarist to being able to do runs and fills based on the chord structure. Which is what I need in my covers band. I don't have the time to learn all the song solos note for note, and often just need to do a sort-of solo over a set of verse chords. Your teaching is aimed at this approach and level. Great stuff!👏👏🤘🤘

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Paul, I love this comment!!! You really just summarized what my channel is all about! I’m glad the lessons are helpful and have a great week! Thank you Paul 🤛

[@brianjohnson217]

Hi Rusty , I have played guitar for many years , way before anything like your channel was thought of . You have given me so many new playing ideas that were under my fingers and i never saw them before, thank you so much

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m excited for you, Brian! I’m glad the lessons are giving you new ideas and confidence. Thanks so much for your support and have a great week buddy.👍

[@Lefthanderz]

Fantastic stuff Rusty as always,❤ thanks buddy. Cool looking L/P

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Lefty! Always good to hear from you! Yes, I love that. Les Paul! Talk to you soon.👍

[@PedroSilvaMusic]

Great job

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Pedro! Much appreciated 👍

[@stevetierney8347]

Great lesson and Go Cubs Go!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Steve! The Cubs can try again next year. Talk to you soon.😎

[@oliyBCN]

Hi everybody yes he is the great One and has such a Great teaching Style

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking in! I’m so glad you like the lessons! Talk to you soon, bud👌

[@jwilkinson341]

Whats not to like about this lesson, Thanks Rusty

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that JW! And you’re very welcome bud 🤛

[@kalimanelhombreincreible865]

Really Good Lessons I Had Today. 7 Lessons Videos, Along With The Short Videos. Awesome ! . I Keep Learning. Thanks/Gracias. See You And Talk To You Soon ! .

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for taking the time to watch my lessons! I really do appreciate it!😎

[@marcd1981]

Hi Rusty, thank you for this video. I have not played guitar in many years (played in high school in the 70s), and even then I only took a couple of lessons from a guy showing me what he called power chords. After that I was concentrating on trying to play lead and didn't really learn rhythm chord playing, or even reading music. I was just going by what sounded good. So, all of these years later, I'm looking for a simple way to get back into playing. I think this video, combining rhythm and lead, along with learning some basic notes, will help me a lot. Have a great rest of the week and weekend! Marc

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m excited for you Marc! I took about a 20 year break, and when I started playing again is when I really realize how much I enjoyed the instrument. And I know you will, too! It’s time to start having fun! Thanks for watching the lesson and let’s talk soon.👍

[@marcd1981]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks, Rusty. I agree, time for some fun. My wife plays the drums, and I picked up an electronic keyboard last year, then a 3-string slide guitar last month. We are making a music room in our house, and we need to start having fun together with it.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@marcd1981 nice! Sounds like a blast! Thanks so much for the comment and have a great 4th weekend with your family 🙏

[@2Lt525182]

Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much for supporting my channel! Means a lot to me! Talk to you soon👍

[@MsMusicman56]

I've been playing forever n worked this out on my own, but for our newer inspiring axe men n women, this grouse, thanks man

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated 👍

[@jimc6687]

Using the same theme from Fleetwood Mac (Christine McVie's great tune)..........you definitely make lead guitar playing fun, Rusty! Once again here you display your concepts nicely and well-paced which allows us to absorb them into our own. One dynamite idea would be after you do a few well taught lessons (say 5-6) that you'd do a separate one that only highlights the 5-6 previous lessons as a review or reminder after working through them separately. I recall this great concept from my days studying for my CPA and it truly works to get the cognitive brain ............or whatever the area of our brains that lock into long-term memory kick in. Jim C.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Jim, i’m happy to hear you liked the lessons. That’s a great idea. About doing some videos and then doing a recap video putting it all together. Thanks a lot for the feedback! Talk to you soon Jim!🤛

[@brad4619]

Very nice lesson. Well presented. Just the right pace and right amount of information. I agree with others. You have a really nice teaching style. Liked and Subscribed !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you kindly! I’m really glad you like the channel Brad! I appreciate you subscribing. Talk to you soon buddy.😎

[@WaltWht]

So helpful thank you Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad the lesson was helpful! Thanks, Stephen! 👍

[@davebartram8762]

What a great tutorial. I’ve been playing for a long time and sorting my theory knowledge and application is what I’m focusing on and this is a great example of that integration. Great stuff. Really enjoying the channel.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Dave, I’d like how you said, sorting my theory knowledge and the application. A lot of players struggle with this. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos.👍

[@randyjohnson5426]

Rusty you are an inspiration...i havent touched a guitar since i was 18 and im now 57.....bought a guitar, amp, go to pedals( phase 90, evh 5150, evh flanger, boss chorus)...now comes the hard part...learning chords and scales again and building up my finger strength. Thanks for the tips!

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s exciting Randy! It’s time to start ROCKIN BRO 😎 I hope the lesson’s help! Later buddy 👍

[@kevinstamper9796]

All I can say is AWESOME LESSONS! You get straight to the point! Just learning the 1st position of the Minor Pentatonic and then learning the notes is very important then you point out the Major 3rd which you are teaching the bar chord and this opens the door for any good leads!! Easiest guitar lesson to jump start any beginner! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Kevin, yes, just adding a note here and there to the pentatonic scale really helps it come alive! Thanks so much for checking out the video and let’s talk soon🤛

[@TAKFULLHOUSE5150]

Always wonderful guitar lesson! Great work my friend! thanks for wonderful sharing!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks TAK! Much appreciated mate 👍

[@dyermker250]

Thank you Rusty! Because of your SIMPLIFIED and straightforward lessens, my life is a bit more worth living now!!

[@dyermker250]

Lessons.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! Sounds like you’re moving forward. Thanks for watching 👍

[@lawndart188s]

Very easy to understand Rusty. Thnx brother

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks BJ! I’m happy to help! Later 👍

[@davidlockwood9915]

Thanks Rusty. Very practical as usual! 👏

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome David! Thanks buddy 👍

[@RichardJackson-m5r]

You have the sound and your generosity showing us how to get their . Thanks.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Richard! I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos! Later, bro 😎

[@MrJanuary1951]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much for this support Steven! Really means a lot to me! Talk to you soon buddy👌

[@eek412]

More videos on guitar leads for beginner and intermediate players please, I really enjoyed this

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! Definitely more to come! Have a great week😎

[@Machia52612]

You’re a very good teacher. 🎸 Thank you.

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that and you’re very welcome! I hope you have a merry Christmas and happy new year🙏

[@bryank4695]

Such a fantastic teacher

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Bryan! I appreciate that👍

[@pauljones4871]

Your a great teacher Rusty thanks for the tutorial👍

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Paul! Thank you👍

[@chucklutter7399]

Though I am a beginning level player I always learn from your lessons. Your clarity is very conducive to helping understand the concept. Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge and passion. GO CUBS GO

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! Glad to hear it Chuck! Go Cubs! Thanks buddy 🤛

[@chucklutter7399]

​​@@rustysguitar1Does the A major pentatonic exist? If so which scale are you pulling this note from? Thank you in advance. BEST AND PEACE

[@rustysguitar1]

@@chucklutter7399 in this video, we are focused on the A minor pentatonic scale. Then I explain that we are using the A-D-E chords for these examples. Then we are adding an extra note from each chord. So the A minor pentatonic scale is the structure and in this video, we are adding major notes for a bluesy sound. But we are not looking at other scales just the A minor pentatonic for the structure. Hope this helps chuck.👍

[@chucklutter7399]

Thank you for the quick response. An hour or so after reading it I remembered you saying, in the video, that the note is in the chord but not the A minor pentatonic. Thank you for your patience in re-explaining this concept. Have a GREAT day

[@rustysguitar1]

Anytime, my friend! I hope you have a rockin rest of your week Chuck👍

[@CKILBY-zu7fq]

Hey there my brother Rusty, that was a pretty cool video, I like the way that you tried to explain it. 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking out the video! I appreciate it. Enjoy your Sunday.🙏

[@darryl4323]

Ahhh I found the link. Awesome! Perfect & very applicable. Thanks for the music 🎶 link connected with this lesson! 👌🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to help Darryl! Thanks mate 👍

[@anthonysalgado7248]

I’ve always played rhythm for years and wanted to learn how to play lead. Super Easy to follow. Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Sounds good Anthony! That’s exciting! Thank you for checking out my lessons! Later 👍

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

The jump scale!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’ve never heard it called that! I like it! Thanks man👍

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

@@rustysguitar1 raise the 3rd add the 6th

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

I like your series, I’m 69 50 plus years, wait till you get to the melodic minor.

[@gergemall]

Oh yeah. ❤thx. Excellent lesson.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! I’m glad you liked the lesson! Talk to you soon. Thanks.👍

[@gergemall]

Thx Rusty

[@jeffskyberg5615]

Hi Rusty, I hear your comments about the importance of rhythm skills. Couldn’t agree more, wondering if I’m dabbling in these “lead” lessons too soon? Do you have or can you do a rhythm exercise lesson? I’d like to use it to get better or at least evaluate where I’m at with rhythm. Thank you, your lessons are great!

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes, Jeff rhythm is so important! I really don’t have much for just rhythm lessons here is one good one though.How To Play Blues Rhythm Groove kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ6ZimNqgr-BpLc. But I promise I’ll have one coming up soon. Thanks so much for checking out the video and have a great week.👌

[@mackvismusic8622]

Another straight up concept well present for us commoners! Tnx

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that! Thanks a lot for checking out the video. Thanks and catch you later.👍

[@marvinrudd5268]

Great job, Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks MR! And you’re very welcome!👌

[@wardzaza768]

Thank you Rusty ! Awesome explaining sir !

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad you got something from the video! Thanks👍

[@1968JaguarXKE]

O MY God, is that an Original 1968 Gibson Custom ?????? You are great, I improved alot watching you.. Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

I wish! It’s an original 1981 custom. Thanks so much for checking out the video. Talk to you soon.👍

[@MVos-md3rp]

Great example of KISS methodology. Wonderful!

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes, yes! Keep it simple! Thanks for checking out the video and have a great new year holiday👍

[@mabblers]

Nice tune. Great lesson.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching! Greatly appreciated👍

[@richardseal9493]

Wow. Literally came up on my feed yesterday. Thank You.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking it out Richard! And you’re welcome bro 😎

[@scottharrison9083]

Great teacher

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you kindly Scott! I really appreciate that!👌

[@bluebandit4708]

Rusty your great, easy to follow 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that! Have a happy new year buddy👍

[@kenbaumgartner1792]

Thanks Rusty…Awesome!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Ken! Have an awesome Sunday my friend🙏

[@kernowKJH]

Once again a great lesson thank you 😀

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks KH! Always appreciated 👌

[@a2bendit]

Awesome man. Thanks for all the work you put into this

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Glad to help! Thanks buddy 👍

[@paulkendrick5515]

Thanks Rusty great lessons. Will be watching some more!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for taking the time to watch my lessons! Talk to you soon, Paul👍

[@SonicGrace]

Excellent Rusty :)

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Daniel!👍

[@Ian-be5xl]

This video really made sense of some things that were disjointed in my head. Great video -thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to help! Thanks Ian!👍

[@joeblough261]

If I hadn't already fallen in love w/my man Rusty, he's rockin' the sweet Cubs shirt. GoCubsGo!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Joe! Go cubbies! I’m glad you like the channel! Talk to you soon👍

[@ahom_ahom_ahom]

Rusty is too good to us.😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Well, I appreciate that! Thanks for watching👍

[@tonybaloney6656]

Thanks man , sounds great , so simple and well explained 🤙🏽

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! You’re welcome. Good to hear from you Tony. Talk to you soon.👍

[@joefockler1870]

Great lesson.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Joe 👌

[@richardlindquist5936]

Re inspired to work on “Need your love so bad.” Written by Little Willie John and his brother Wiltsie, but I can’t get enough of Peter Green’s version right now. And guess what? It’s in A major, just what you covered. 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Great tune! Hope you have fun working on it! Thanks Richard 👍

[@mug2y]

Another great lesson Rusty, keep on strumming 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked the lesson! I appreciate you tuning in! Thanks a lot😎

[@michaeloconnor6333]

Another great lesson! Thank you! 🤘

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool, Michael! Thanks for taking the time to watch my lessons! Talk to you soon! Thanks 👍

[@drutgat2]

Many thanks, Rusty. Wonderful, as always.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Much appreciated buddy 👍

[@gregdenis5191]

Great video … even at 60 , I’m constantly learning. Subscribed … thank you.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Greg, I’m glad you like the channel! Thanks so much for subscribing. Let’s keep getting better at this stuff together! Let’s talk soon.👍

[@mikefarquhar5063]

Great stuff as always Rusty! Me and my mates all love you ❤❤❤❤❤! And, forgive if I go on a bit here but I lmao feeling inspired so what the hell, here goes.. What you do, reminding people, maybe not in your words but what i got out of your videos, that in order to start the journey towards individual goals whether or not to become a great lead player, to know what where and when each of the chords elements are and where they can apply, you are consistent in, I respect that !! This is what i know from experience is the best place to start, and I think it aligns with your teachings, It is getting to know the chords and through that as bi product- the groove/what links a band in play together all at once, this also helps keep everyone on the same page yet isn't too rigid because the groove is the guidline not just a rule but still has the properties of what a rule has- being the glue that holds it altogether yet as a mutually understood vibe with structure, within a band playing together and still allows room for each player to express a little of their talents/desires to do, or a lot outside of the box, the box that can be limiting, Understanding that at least, thats the beauty of the importance of rythum and why i listen to all the instruments in a band, the first ever lesson i was taght at high school music class, and i wasnt even playing any instrument at the time, it just stuck with me! because i love music so much and naturally you follow your interests right? Well the lesson was more a challenge to listen to a song and isolate each instrument, close your eyes listen, then next instrument until youve found how many and what instruments were playing, the changes in intensity and the change over of whos taking lead, the sharing of room, to let the groove live. this idk i left school at 16year old to start an apprenticeship but it stuck with me and i dont think this lesson/challenge was only about training your ear but i do know that it served my musical interests even after i left school and didn't go to any further musical training apart from a few lessons later, so i kept it up and got better at that and i had always want to so eventually i decided to start the guitar - this lesson in hindsight it was very helpful at the start in keeping in time, and keeping in rythum because what i believe was just a simple lesson about something else like many things can be applied elsewhere so once i learned about melody and the groove it in hindsight made sense to me that that immersive thinking, challenged to learn, early on then when learning rythum of the drums etc feeling the groove was definitely an enormous help that proved useful as a tool, also understanding rythum and groove caused the inspiration to experiment and still keep within the intended feel of the song, its like a lifeline within the song to hold onto and not get lost off on a tangent, is a good line to follow and allows the lead guitar to add emphasis to the song. So rythum is very important as all of the elements are but without getting into the feel of the groove without the knowledge of the chord tones, tonics, Root notes the structure of scales being the foundation for rythum as much as lead and vocals, there isn't life in the song it's like knowing the mathematics being a scale wizard but but not being an artist. So yeah I like how you keep up on the point that rythum is important to start there or go back to your roots, like myself and many musicians can admit have strayed too far in one way its a good place to get back to. Rythum. Jimmy hendrix songs are a great place to start when doing both rythum and lead he had is so well balanced and passionately expressed and with no training if i understand correctly? but look how much influence he has had in his entirety and beyond his life. All that starts at rythum (once you learn if you did like i did- chords by learning songs i liked and played along to i picked up a substantial amount of chords that way, so im bias towards the rythum route, knowledge thats gained through rythum, that way as a bi product of having learned enough which is not as much chords really, not as many as most are led to believe. Thanks again Rusty you teach with the gusto and passion of how a real teacher should be, because you're interests in music are true to you. Visa versa, no one can pretend to be interested when there's no desire/God given talent which isn't the same as being born exceptionally better than everyone else, I believe if there an interest someone has in something anything then it is a talent that if we bury it's a sin man. And you are doing great in your talents. Thanks for not burying them. God bless bro. ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Well said Mike! I love playing and teaching. You said several times about importance of rhythm. It’s the musical element. It’s not an easy thing to teach. I appreciate the support to the channel. Have a great week Mike. 🙏