Start Improvising With The Pentatonic Scale // Guitar Solo Lesson

Today lets add some flow to your improvisation!!! Learning these simple concepts will help make you a better lead guitar player. If you want to become a good guitar player, learn this pentatonic solo idea. I will demo and breakdown these solo ideas that will flow through the E minor pentatonic scale positions. I struggled a long time with this. This is a simple, but effective way to improvise up and down the fretboard with the E minor pentatonic scale. We sometimes make it more complicated than it is. You will gain confidence in your improvising with these lead guitar solo ideas. Happy jamming everyone! Let me know if this lesson was helpful. 

[@rustysguitar1]

Here’s the backing track to practice your improvisation! Happy jamming, everyone👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5enmJikqpKcsK8

[@bevierevans]

Thanks Rusty, I’ve been stuck in mediocrity for so many years, I’d almost given up. At 64 years old I thought I’d reached my limit, with Arthur becoming more of a reality, despite my telling myself I was tough. You inspire me, I can see and understand your lessons. Thank you sir!

[@rustysguitar1]

I really am glad you have a new excitement for playing 🎸 Thanks for sharing your story Rick. Keep on ROCKIN BRO 😎

[@Infernoofficialgamer]

6 years of playing the acoustic guitar and I took a break. Decided to jump into an eletric piece anytime soon. Came across your video and it makes me feel motivated like the first day started playing the guitar. Thank you Sir.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you’re excited about playing the guitar again! I’m happy to be part of the Guitar journey with you. See you soon. Thanks.👍

[@BJ-sp2cj]

Came across your channel few days ago. A big fan now just because of pearls like this. Simple yet catchy !! Please do more rhythm lessons too.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot BJ! Glad you’re taking away ideas from the lessons. I will do some rhythm stuff coming up! Thanks again.👍

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

You always make guitar lessons look & sound like fun Rusty - thanks for all the work you put into your videos!

[@rustysguitar1]

Always good to hear from you, Karen! I just recently retired, and I am enjoying teaching and playing more than ever! Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and have a great rest of your week Karen❤️

[@MustafaBaabad]

Thanks Rusty. Good way to connect between open position and the octave. Cheers from Indonesia.

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad you liked the lesson! Greetings from USA👍

[@lugerocovers9449]

Nice playing and performance Rusty,great learning experience. Cheers. Lugero🎸👏🎶🎶

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Lugero 👍

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

I definitely am cheating this way…. I have a fretlight guitar and the whole fretboard lights up with whatever scale I’d like. I close my eyes to get that muscle memory going still…. Amazing video as always sir 🎉

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s a great way to get started but I like when you said that you close your eyes because then you really start to feel it! Happy jamming buddy👍

[@woodlandharvesthoneycompanyllc]

Rusty that is really good stuff. Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Kenneth! Rock on bro 😎

[@paulkelly6853]

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

[@rustysguitar1]

Always big greetings from the USA! I appreciate you checking out the lesson Paul. Talk to you soon buddy.👍

[@wjewell63]

Very cool😃, thanks.👍👍👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Good to hear from you WJ! Keep on ROCKIN!!!!✌️

[@ronniemorrison9060]

Thanks Rusty for another fun lesson off now to try it out.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool, Ronnie! Let me know how it goes! Rock on brother👍

[@ronniemorrison9060]

Hi Rusty tried out your lesson, thanks to you I now have another fun new way to flow up and down the pentatonic scale though going up the neck I found easier but after a gazillion tries I can piece it all together, if I can get my head round you lesson I’m sure everyone else will. Thank you so so much, you are a great teacher.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@ronniemorrison9060 I’m really glad to hear that Ronnie! So cool! It’s so exciting when we make connections on the fretboard! Rock on buddy👍

[@rafa_guitar]

Always giving sparks to become a more brilliant guitar player! Thanks Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad to hear it Rafa! Thanks a lot buddy👍

[@Илья-л7г7д]

Спасибо! Это Самый Лучший и Развивающий урок, которых я никогда не видел! Теперь, Благодаря Вам, я действительно начал "плавать" по пентатонике. Спасибо Вам Большое! Дай Вам Бог Крепкого Здоровья и Творческого Вдохновения!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you’re starting to swim through the pentatonic scale!!! I like the way you put that! Thanks for taking the time to watch the lesson. Have a great day buddy.👍

[@equalleftrights3130]

Man, I like this guy. No low rent, tv show wannabe intro. No begging for table scraps, "subscribe hit the bell". Straight to the point and good lessons. Beautiful strat too.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks! I appreciate that! I do love that guitar✌️

[@RotraudSchulte]

BEAUTIFUL video and music song 🤗 Harmony, peace, tranquility and belief in the best! Greetings, 🍀 Lolo💙🙏🕊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@lawsonlawson9806]

As always good stuff!

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Lawson! Happy jamming buddy 👍

[@Cowboy-e1c]

Rusty you keep coming with those amazing things 🙏🥰 thankyou ❤️

[@rustysguitar1]

Really good to hear from you lmli. More to come my friend! Thanks so much and have a great rest of your week.👍

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Funny, I was just practicing such patterns up and down the neck lately. Great lesson Rusty! Cheers, Martin

[@rustysguitar1]

Simple but effective stuff! Thanks for checking out the video Martin! Talk to you soon👍

[@zakiya2002]

Very nice performance

[@rustysguitar1]

Hope you got something from the lesson. Thanks Rocky✌️

[@sallyz5636]

I love the ideas! This is more my speed. Thanks Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Sally! Happy jamming ❤️🎸

[@sallyz5636]

@@rustysguitar1 Thank you 🙏

[@daveallsopp4394]

Really effective Rusty 👍🏻 quite simple but sounds fantastic. Never thought about it before but following the notes of the different shapes of the pentatonic sounds great buddy when going up or down the neck. Thanks for another great tutorial buddy👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Really glad you got something out of the lesson Dave! Yes, following the pentatonic positions with one or two notes is a great way to move up and down the fretboard. Great to hear from you buddy and enjoy your week ahead.👍

[@IbizaRose]

Wow, what a great lesson, have'nt seen that in any of the many lessons I watched over time. Thank you!

[@rustysguitar1]

Really glad to hear it! Happy you got some thing from the lesson! Your comment is very appreciated! And you’re welcome👍

[@MarknKC66]

Your lessons really hit home with exactly where I am in my learning. Every time you describe a problem with playing I'm always thinking "Yes! That's me!"

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you so much, Mark! Your support really means a lot to me! I’m glad you are getting something from the lessons! And actually, I’m just talking about myself early on in most of these lessons. So that was me also! If you ever have any questions, let me know. Talk to you soon Mark.👍

[@Mr9080]

Hello Rusty, great video. How about a lesson on improvising using just the GBE strings.

[@rustysguitar1]

Really could be a good topic for a lesson David! Great idea! Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@mattbereza920]

Great lesson Rusty, thanks for info. Gonna add these ideas to my improv& soloing. Always get good advice from your lessons. ☮️🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Matt! Really glad you’re going to use some of these ideas. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. Talk to you soon.👍

[@marklyth8749]

Game changer thank you

[@rustysguitar1]

Happy to hear it Mark! And you’re welcome buddy 👍

[@CaChuaTV380]

Great share performance guitar very good

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@SonicGrace]

Sweet !!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Much appreciated Daniel 👍

[@RealThunderberg]

I am so glad I came across you as an instructor on KZbin I just really appreciate your teaching style it just really resonates with me in a way that I am able to readily apply the concepts that you are teaching and I truly thank you for that 🙏🏼

[@rustysguitar1]

Happy to hear that! It’s fun and exciting to connect with things that make our playing better.Thank you! Let’s talk soon 👌

[@federicopasos3153]

Amazing, Killer, phenomenal Lesson, such a great player, the explanation has been phenomenal, congrats!!! from Guatemala city, Central America, next to MExico.

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad to hear it, Federico! Greetings from the USA! Thanks a lot man👍

[@TS-Music-57]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Your support is so appreciated Tim! It means a lot! Happy that you like the lessons! Have a ROCKIN DAY BUD 😎

[@simonwright4929]

Thanks Rusty. I really enjoy your lessons. I always learn something that is immediately applicable and opens up new avenues for exploration. Much appreciated ! 🙂

[@rustysguitar1]

It’s fun when we make those connections. Glad you got something from the lesson and you’re very welcome Simon.👍

[@yaboyrella]

good lord man you are a killer player

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it 👍

[@teckie__songsofworship6680]

Great performance

[@rustysguitar1]

It’s a lesson. Thanks.👍

[@teckie__songsofworship6680]

@@rustysguitar1 yes my teacher your tips are super helpful and inspiring

[@rustysguitar1]

@@teckie__songsofworship6680 glad you got something from the lesson! Thank you🙏

[@HABIBARTCRAFTSTUDIO]

Wow ! this is so cool and you explained it so simply that even beginners like myself can understand ! thank you so much, sir, for all the hard work you put in for us here on youtube!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you👍

[@karlosdergal]

Incredible playing!! So skillful and flawless!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks man 👍

[@andrews127]

This was a good one Rusty. I can honstly say its all starting to make sense thanks to you. Cheers.

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad to hear it, Andrew! And when we learn new things, it brings more fun to our guitar playing. Happy jamming buddy 😎

[@MusicMichelleDeGroot]

This sounds simply amazing. Simple but great. Love this lesson. Have a nice day ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Have a wonderful day also! Thanks, Michelle❤️

[@jimgraham1404]

Thank you rusty. Going to practice with a walmart greeter at Guitar Center after Church

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Jim! You are awesome! I’m at church right now playing on the worship team. We have one more service. Crank it up at guitar Center my brother! See you soon.🙏

[@thatshaneguy546]

Hey rusty. Great video my friend. Always love learning new licks. It's a amazing feeling to be able to play up and down the fret board, I never thought I would but after so much practice and your videos I'm finally doing it. Have a amazing week rusty. See you Friday 🤘

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Shane! You know what to work on and you’re doing it! You can go as far as you want with the guitar 🎸 I appreciate you checking out the video! Talk to you Friday 👍

[@uniquebeatsproduction]

Stupendous! You play with passion and that's a spectacular thing to do. You got my sub! Kudos and cheers!!!!👌👌👌👌👌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️💯💯💯💯💯

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you 👍

[@dannahmiach]

Who are you and where did you come from ? I am EXACTLY at this stage of learning ! Thank you for another GREAT 'non-glam' lesson !

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad you found me Dan! Nice that you’re getting ideas from the lesson’s. Thanks so much bro 😎 👍

[@DrRchannel71]

nice job

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you👍

[@bobharper1676]

Hi rusty this is a great lesson on improvisation your a star sharing this knowledge stay safe sir 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Bob! I appreciate you leaving a comment. Talk to you soon buddy.👍

[@bobharper1676]

You bet sir

[@rustysguitar1]

👍

[@bobharper1676]

@@rustysguitar1 👌

[@paulcooper5748]

Awesome lesson rusty as always.👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

My man, Paul! I appreciate you checking out the lesson! Talk to you later👍

[@GEUcompositions]

Really cool flow! :)

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Greta👍

[@raywalters243]

Another diamond in the rough 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Ray 👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

Superb presentation 👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Tony👍

[@QBRX]

Sounds good, I need to pick up my speed.

[@rustysguitar1]

Good to hear from you QBRX! I waited way too many years to work on this stuff myself. Thanks for checking out the video. Talk to you soon.👍

[@burakunlu150]

Nice presentation, thanks for the lesson. I was wondering which strings are you using.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking out the video! I use D’Addario 45-10. And all my guitars. Thanks again bro.😎

[@cookingtheoryvlogsbyarchu409]

Wonderful performance 👌👌

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks 👍

[@felixvangilpen3744]

This Fender is absolutely a beauty, is it the 70th anniversary edition? Series?

[@rustysguitar1]

I bought it used about 15 years ago. So I’m not sure the model but it is American made. Thanks a lot for checking out the video.👍

[@lemon.milkshake.21]

first! ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Means a lot! Thanks ❤️

[@Zay_stylin78]

This is fun tho

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on ✌️

[@mrmrsxj6694]

This is cool stuff made in USA.......even an Aussie can get it 🥴🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Hope you’re doing well down under mate 😄 You got this bro 😎 Thanks for checking my videos! 👍

[@sherwoodd1]

I have trouble improvising how do you know what note to end on at the end of your phrase in pentatonic scale ? Does that ending note have to a chord tone of the next tone

[@rustysguitar1]

The best way to sound connected when improvising is to resolve on a note of the upcoming chord. Not an easy task, but that’s part of what I was showing you in this lesson. Take some time with us. You won’t regret it because you will have more fun with that guitar. Thanks a lot for checking out the video. Talk to you soon.👍

[@christophrercook5642]

Thank you very much... I appreciate what you Do.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Christopher! I’m really glad you like the lessons! Enjoy your weekend👍

[@juha2031]

Where can i find background music for solos like these?

[@rustysguitar1]

Sorry that I didn’t leave a link for that track. But if you go to KZbin, and search for blues rock backing track in E minor, you will find some good ones. Thanks a lot for checking out the video.

[@sherwoodd1]

What type of guitar is that? I know it’s a strat but is it a vintage edition ?

[@rustysguitar1]

I bought the Guitar used so I’m not sure the model. But it is American made. My best guess is early 2000s.

[@Zay_stylin78]

I couldn’t keep up with it man

[@rustysguitar1]

You got this! Thanks bro 😎

[@jimgraham1404]

Thank you rusty. Going to practice with a walmart greeter at Guitar Center after Church

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re very welcome, Jim!!! That’s a good one 😂 Your continued support means a lot to me! Thanks so much, buddy👍

[@matej9255]

Wow ! this is so cool and you explained it so simply that even beginners like myself can understand ! thank you so much, sir, for all the hard work you put in for us here on youtube!

[@rustysguitar1]

Happy you got something from the lesson! I appreciate the positive feedback. Have a great rest of your week 🎸