RAPIDLY IMPROVE Your Guitar Playing With This Exercise!!!

[@michael_flowers]

Hi Rusty, some how I missed the notification regarding this awesome tip. I’ll add it to my playing. Thanks and God bless!

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Michael, good to hear from you! Thanks for checking out the lesson! Enjoy the rest of your week 🙏

[@JohnSmith-gy8rc]

Top drawer, man - thanks for posting! 👍👍👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! Thank you for watching! Catch you later John 👍

[@rnarizona9686]

Great Lesson! And thanks for the jam track. It was a blast to play along with, and you're right; not too much thinking.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! I’m happy you had fun the lesson! Thanks for watching 👍

[@heathhamby]

Best lessons on the planet! Waiting for that Rusty Guitar merch where I can get me a shirt.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much HH! That really means a lot to me! I will definitely have some merchandise in the near future. I just finished my new logo. I’m excited to get some stuff out there! Talk to you soon, my friend.👍

[@joyconnor3600]

Thank you great lesson

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re very welcome! Thanks a lot for watching👍

[@derilanwar4938]

Is Always interesting lesson ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching! Talk to you soon👍

[@davidt9841]

The only thing that I can claim today.. # 500 on the thumbs up!👍 Keep Up the Great Work, Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s awesome David! I appreciate the thumbs up and all of your support to my channel! Thanks 👍

[@lawrencehamilton3786]

You're starting to put it together for me !!! Thanks Rusty

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to help LH! And you’re very welcome! Catch you later 👌

[@bwalk009]

Awesome, Rusty. I can use that as a quick "go to".

[@rustysguitar1]

I use this concept in my playing all the time. You just have to locate the root note of the song key. Then just use the box shapes that are two frets up and to frets down from that root note. Hope you have fun with it! Thanks so much.👍

[@benpowersguitar]

Great lesson. Thinking too much can be a guitar players kryptonite.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re right. We’re almost programmed to think too much. We just have to be well practiced and confident. Then we won’t think too much and just play from the heart. Thanks Ben 👌

[@LMGuitarCorner]

That's an interesting take on this. Great lesson Rusty, thanks! Cheers, Martin

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Martin! I appreciate you watching 👍

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

What a fun exercise today, Rusty - An excellent way to kick off my weekend!

[@rustysguitar1]

Fun, fun, fun! Always good to hear from you, my friend Karen! Hope you have an awesome weekend! Thanks ❤️

[@O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks]

Dont think too much should be a tattoo for Guitar player!! Great lesson my friend!!

[@rustysguitar1]

I like the way you put that! We need to remember that! Thanks for checking in😎

[@viktorbarantsev7829]

Hello , Rusty!!! I already broke a string on my guitar. Thank you for the lesson, thanks Rusty, thanks Chicago Music!!! Sincerely, Viktor.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Viktor, thanks for watching my lessons! I hope you get some new ideas! Talk to you soon👍

[@amandazwart735]

Great Lesson today!!

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Amanda! Thanks for watching👍

[@rafa_guitar]

Love the lesson Mr Rusty! Have a nice weekend over there, rock'em all!

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool Rafa! Thank you for checking out the video! You have a great weekend also buddy👍

[@bloozman]

This is Awesome! Thanks, Rusty!! 🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear it! Thanks for checking in! Have a great weekend👍

[@michaelbaldwin6543]

Another great lesson my friend.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot MB! Much appreciated👍

[@rayross997]

The not thinking part is perfect for me.😂Thanks Rusty and have a great weekend, brother.

[@rustysguitar1]

You and me both! 😂 Always good to hear from you, Ray! You have a great weekend also my friend👍

[@jeffrowlette]

Actually, yes. The more you think, the harder it gets 👍 "Roll, and I'll just feel something"

[@joybandrhythmandblues]

Thank you!❤

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching👍

[@patrickdaneau2772]

I didn’t know this trick. It is awesome! As always, a wonderful video! Thanks a lot Rusty !

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you got something from the lesson Patrick! Thank you and enjoy your weekend 😎

[@LocalMachine]

We love Rusty. He's the best.

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that! Thanks buddy 👍

[@LJHGuitar]

another truly great lesson Mr. Rusty! Loved it!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m always happy to help! Thanks for checking out the lesson! Talk to you soon👍

[@fenderbender3478]

Never fail to learn something good on you channel Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you’re taking away ideas from the lessons! Good to hear from you fender bender. Talk to you soon.😎

[@daveallsopp4394]

A great way of jumping between Maj & minor Rusty. I remember something similar in one of your older videos. Brilliant my friend, I’ll give this a good go tomorrow 👍🏻 have a great weekend buddy 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

I definitely needed to revisit this concept! Simple but very effective.Very good to hear from you Dave! Enjoy your weekend also my guitar buddy 😎

[@kalimanelhombreincreible865]

Good Demo Exercise ! . I Does Fit Me ! . Thanks/Gracias !

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy you liked the lesson! Thanks so much👍

[@stricknine8623]

Another simplified and clear explanation that makes the knowledge so useful easily applied. You are one of the best on the internet.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m so glad you like my channel! I’m always happy to help! Thanks and let’s talk soon👍

[@VeronikaWen]

Very cool sharing👏👏❤️

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated👌

[@cathybroadus4411]

No Rusty, I’m setting your schedule. You peeked in my blinds last night and saw me mastering your lesson from last week. And today you rewarded me. Thank you so much.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you’re settling my schedule! But I wasn’t peeking.😂 Thank you for watching my videos Cathy. Enjoy your weekend ❤️

[@Blues-man.]

Thanks again Rusty, for another great lesson, so darn helpful.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome my friend! I’m happy to help! Catch you later bud 👍

[@davidjamesperry1584]

Thanks Rusty. Love your videos ✌️&❤️

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, David! I’m glad you like my channel! Enjoy your weekend👍

[@bernardbigorgne2535]

Hi Rustys Excellent guitar playing & Interpretation. Wish you a precious weekend. Warm greetings....Bernard

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Bernard! Enjoy your weekend👍

[@themrtomward]

…hmmm… going to try to make this my default playing for a while. Thank you Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! Hope you have fun with it! Have a great weekend👍

[@paulriguccini3416]

sweet sounding strat thanks ✌

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Paul! I love that Guitar! Talk to you soon😎

[@pauldbrown1010]

Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much for the support to my channel Paul! I really really do appreciate it! Means a lot brother😎

[@CaChuaTV380]

Amezing video tutorial guitar very good

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching👍

[@craigwiggins9834]

Thanks Rusty! Seems so basic, BUT, I found it incredibly helpful!! Thanks so much!!!😅

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad to hear it Craig! I’m always happy to help! Have a great weekend👍

[@gkpartington5634]

Magic stuff, Rusty. Loving learning with you. Graham

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you like the lessons Graham! Thanks for checking in and let’s talk soon👍

[@jamesfagan7823]

Thanks Rusty another brilliant lesson

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that James! Thank you😎

[@wjewell63]

Yeah man.,I don't like to think to much., thanks again rusty...👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Our mind should be free when we are playing from the heart!. Easier said than done! Have a great weekend WJ.😎

[@btbb3726]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome BTBB! Enjoy your weekend👍

[@russlgtr]

So good😎. Thank you

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Russ! Enjoy the rest of your weekend👍

[@frankortega4280]

Great concept Rusty. Simple yet very effective.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Frank! Good to hear from you! Enjoy your weekend👍

[@SonicGrace]

Awesome Rusty !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! Thanks a lot Daniel👍

[@GulliversCovers]

Impressive presentation, Rusty👍321 Keep up the spectacular work! Stay in touch! Good day ~

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Gulliver! Hope all is well with you! Enjoy your weekend👍

[@ambroseharper8316]

So simple, thank you so much 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you for watching! Talk to you soon👍

[@jimc6687]

Always an awesome day whenever Rusty graces our lives with yet another shared great guitar lesson and detailed means of playing it and getting it nicely under our own repertoire style of playing!! Great work again, buddy!! Jim C.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey JC, always good to see you here! I appreciate your support to the channel! Thanks a lot and have a great rest of your weekend my friend👍

[@guitarnerd99]

I always used to get a headache trying to visualise major and minor, jumping from one to another. You have made it so simple to follow. Thanks for a great lesson.

[@rustysguitar1]

Simple, but very effective! You only need to play little pieces of each scale. And you still get that bluesy sound. Good to hear from you David! Have a great weekend.👌

[@paulkelly6853]

Great lesson Rusty..........its brilliant that you explain things in such a clear simple way I certainly need things explained clearly and simply...........thanks for all your help Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings always from Chicago Paul! Very good to hear from you! Hope all is well. I appreciate your continued support. Thanks buddy.👍

[@royronnie259]

You are the only one that I would support on KZbin

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that! I’m glad you like my channel. Thanks.👌

[@HaibatVlogs]

Amazing guitar playing exercise ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you like the exercise! Thanks for watching👍

[@lylewallace9022]

Rusty you do a great instruction. I follow you I enjoy your enthusiasm.make more enjoyable. I see you have the good book open. . It give power from above. Keep it up thank you

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Lyle, i’m glad you like the channel! I’m glad you noticed the Bible. I read every morning in my studio. I’m Blessed 🙏 Thank you for leaving a comment and enjoy the rest of your weekend.👍

[@sunshine_1111x]

Great video! I’m going to watching more of your videos to hopefully improve on my skills! 😊❤❤❤❤

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! Keep rockin ✌️

[@JohnGSchuur]

yes mixing major and minor is the thing to create tension and dynamics in a solo , it keeps it fresh and entertaining . You don't need much to get a feel good emotion of of your guitar by doing this.. a great lesson indeed for everybody who's willing to pick up the guitar doing some leads..

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks John! I appreciate you checking out the lesson! Enjoy the rest of your weekend👍

[@williamb3323]

I love ya Rusty. I wish you were my neighbor. I'd be waiting outside your door with my guitar, ready to jamb at a moments notice. You've helped me a lot.

[@rustysguitar1]

It would be fun to jam with you!!! I’m always happy to help my brother. Thanks for watching 😎

[@docsax7769]

Wow!!! Awesome lesson sir

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! I’m glad you liked the lesson! Thanks a lot👍

[@guitarspacejam]

Really really nice

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much! Later, bro 😎

[@vannshuttleworth4738]

"Don't think TO much ". LOL! Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

It’s almost like we’re programmed to think as we play, but it sounds mechanical that way. We just have to prepare our self with a few tools and play from the heart. Talk to you soon bro.😎

[@vannshuttleworth4738]

@@rustysguitar1 Since I got your ear, what did you think of Anthony Blinken on guitar?

[@rustysguitar1]

@@vannshuttleworth4738 dude! I had not seen that clip yet! I’ve been busy today. He can actually play and sing the blues! Very cool.😎

[@woodlandharvesthoneycompanyllc]

Rusty we can always depend on you to bring great content and give us tutorials that are spot on. This one shows how easy it is to use both scales to be creative.

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes! Simple but very effective! And fun! Thanks so much for checking out the video! Have a great weekend👌

[@pauldbrown1010]

Great lesson Rusty! Can't wait to try it out, as I suspect I'm about to learn something really useful for open mic night jam songs, when you get the nod to play a solo and you (regretfully) shake your head. Being able to quickly play anything in key works for me 🤣🤣👍🙏

[@rustysguitar1]

I use this concept in my playing all the time. And you can easily expand on this idea using little box shapes all over the fretboard. I hope you have fun with it. Let me know how it goes! Talk to you soon Paul.👌

[@frans688]

Wonderful simplicity and effectiveness 👍 Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Frans! Talk to you soon buddy👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

Superb presentation Rusty. Great tips👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Tony! Thanks man👍

[@epimax]

Yes Sir! More fun, less thinking! Sign me up for a lifetime membership 😁🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

That is a good one. Well said my friend! More playing and less thinking! Have a great weekend👍

[@tonyaxeman4381]

I was working on something like this of course I did it in another key .

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Tony, the good thing about this concept is that you just have to locate the root note of the first chord. And then use the same two frets up, and two frets down rule. Hope you have fun with it! Later, bro. 😎

[@CorvaxDK]

Simply great! This help so much :) thank you! Any videos on soloing over chord changes? When to do it and when to not?

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked the lesson! Here are a couple videos about Soloing over chord changes. KEEP TRACK Of The Chord Changes When You Play A Guitar Solo kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamvc5mVedaEkJI.

[@rustysguitar1]

Lead Guitar Lesson // QUICK AND EASY TIPS To Improve Your Guitar Playing kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXTIfYemlMx-aqs

[@rustysguitar1]

This is such an important skill! It can really take you to the advanced level quickly. Thanks man.👍

[@CorvaxDK]

@@rustysguitar1thank you so much :) i will look into these videos

[@rustysguitar1]

@CorvaxDK Sounds good! I’m happy to help👌

[@dougbennett7881]

Another great lesson, Rusty! You just keep 'em coming don't you. And we are all very appreciative of you sharing your expertise. I know that my playing with your help has improved dramatically. Thanks bud.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, Doug! Sounds like you’re moving forward in your playing. I’m always happy to help! Hope you have a great weekend and let’s talk soon.👍

[@brazilgriller6073]

LIGHTBULB!!!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool 😎 I’m happy to help! Thanks👍

[@chucklutter7399]

Another great lesson at the perfect time in/for my journey. I agree with the line in your written description just below the tittle. You write, paraphrasing, intermediate lesson that is useful for beginners. I agree totally, I have a fair understanding of the minor pentatonic with extension and am just starting to learn the major scale in the first position. This idea will be a great start for combining a small section of the major into what I already use in the minor. Again, thank you for sharing your experience knowledge and passion for those of us trying to make music! BEST AND PEACE

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s awesome Chuck! You can take all the things you’ve been learning and make music. Even if some of it is above your head, you can still use the basic elements. And then work up to the more complicated parts. I really appreciate your feedback and all your support Chuck! Have a great weekend.👍

[@chucklutter7399]

@@rustysguitar1 Have a GREAT weekend as well!

[@rustysguitar1]

@@chucklutter7399 Thank you my friend✌️

[@michaelharper7734]

This is so cool!! Can’t wait to try this! Can you share the backing track ?

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice Mike! The link for the backing track is in the written description. Thanks buddy 😎

[@gergemall]

Love the distortion. I understand why you have been widening your skills finding various ways to sound like a Gibson or L P ‘’ fascinating. ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

That sound makes it fun to play the guitar for sure! We need to work on the sound of the guitar almost as much as the notes we play. The sound in the field inspire us to be better players. Thanks for checking in Jon 🤛

[@Jay-v1y6z]

Excellent you really Rock out Rusty just enough to keep you coming back Nice

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Jay! I appreciate you checking in! Enjoy your weekend, my friend👍

[@Jay-v1y6z]

@@rustysguitar1 Right on you also , enjoy the Full Moon tonight

[@rustysguitar1]

@@Jay-v1y6z Thanks mate 👍

[@jesterraj]

i like this can i have this jam track thx....Caribbean viewer

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings from Chicago! I did put a link for the backing track in the written description. If you hit the word “more” that’s located under the title, it should pop up. Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@EDGARDOUX1701]

This so so cool and great, thank you!!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear it! You’re very welcome! Enjoy your weekend👍

[@petset77]

Another good one! ...and another interesting guitar. The color of the pickguard is perfect vintage on the monitor. A friend I played with back in the day had a '61 Strat, and this color is right. As for the vid, more great tips for us old guys picking up an instrument for the first time in decades. Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! It’s a beat up Stratocaster from the early 2000s! But it feels like an old friend. That’s exciting that you’re playing the guitar again. I hope you have a rockin weekend.👍

[@robertsparks7244]

Thanks man nice 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re very welcome Robert! Enjoy your Sunday 🙏

[@harolddavis4138]

Rusty, there ain't no such thing as being stagnant when you're helping me 🎉

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Harold! We need to just keep moving forward! And have fun! Later, bro😎

[@harolddavis4138]

Rusty , I think you're using the C root note during all three of the chords in this progression. Is that right? If so, can you land on the root note of the first chord , while playing the 3rd or the 5th chords?

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes, to keep it simple I was focusing on the C root note. But leveling up would be focusing on the root note of each Chord. The next step would be using all of the Chord tones to solo. However, you can easily improvise with the simple boxes! Thanks Harold 👍

[@harolddavis4138]

@@rustysguitar1 That information is golden. Thank you so much. I've been digesting this lesson for several practice sessions and finally getting a groove going, then I could feel the other chord roots when needed. I was starting to wonder if I wasn't simply converting to a 3 chord blues progression and forcing it to work. What I think I'm hearing is this was a natural progression one should expect when playing the simplified boxes you shown us. Wow

[@agpriyofficialpariwis2636]

Ys master.. Thx_nuwun buanngeet

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you for watching👌

[@johnwylde8232]

Another great lesson Rusty. What fender guitar are you playing?

[@rustysguitar1]

It’s a 50th anniversary Stratocaster. 2004. I took the finish off of it and sanded some areas more than others and that’s what came out. Feels really comfortable in my hand. Thanks a lot for checking out the video John.👍

[@johnwylde8232]

@@rustysguitar1 I’m slowly working my way thru your back videos. Always love watching them. Nice guitar tone.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@johnwylde8232 Thanks man! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos! Means a lot. Enjoy your weekend John.😎

[@jesterraj]

do you land on the root note for the minor chord as well?

[@rustysguitar1]

In this backing track we are using 7th chords. But yes, it’s always good to resolve to the note especially if you are just starting to use this technique. Hope you have fun with it! Thanks so much for checking out the video today.👍

[@pauldavies961]

Hey Rusty, I'm a bit stuck, i've been noodling the minor pentatonic for years (including blue notes) , can't seem to make a commitment that lasts when trying to move forward, e.g. looking at major scale, triads, caged etc. Where would you point me to focus on next from your body of work?

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Paul, if you can get good at visualizing, triads around the fretboard, that will help you progress hugely! Adding that to your playing, will help you level up quickly. Also, you are adding elements of the caged system, and the major scale as you use triads. Keep rockin, Paul and enjoy your weekend. 🤛

[@pauldavies961]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks for this Rusty!!!! - I imagine many people on here in the same boat.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@pauldavies961 Oh yes! Let me know how it goes! 👌

[@johnpulwers680]

Thanks Rusty. Is there Tab for this?

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey John, sorry no tabs. I did do a slow note by note breakdown in the video. Thanks👌

[@jamesravencraft8789]

Rusty- how are you getting that tone from that Strat? I play Tele most of the time but man I love your tone. Can you help me out?

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m using the Revv G20 amp set clean and driving it with the Revv Tilt overdrive pedal. Also some reverb from the Strymon BigSky. I use this set up live also. Thanks for checking out the video, James! Later👌

[@tommypavlik8711]

When you slide into C minor..your in the A root C minor pentatonic territory. Correct?

[@rustysguitar1]

So the C minor box is two frets down from the C root note and the C Major box 2, frets up from the C root note in the 5th fret of the G string. Also, the major box is in the A minor pentatonic also. The same notes. Thanks a lot for checking on my video. Catch you later Tommy.👍

[@michaelharper7734]

👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Mike 👍

[@ilenkoabramusic2662]

👌🍻

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching👍

[@CollieDog70]

Down = Albert , Up = BB?

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s awesome! That’s a great way to look at the boxes.😎 Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@relaxingmusic21451]

Cest le mode dorien

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you for watching!👍

[@stephen2634]

Which model strat is that Rusty

[@rustysguitar1]

It’s actually a 50th anniversary strat. So 2004. It was worn so I stripped it down. And as I was sanding, all these different wood colors started coming out. So I just left it rough like that. Feels like an old friend in my hand though!!! Thanks so much for checking out the video, Stephen! Talk to you soon.👍

[@kramlirab]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

I really appreciate the support! It means a lot to me and my channel! Let me know if you have any questions. Don’t hesitate to ask! Have an awesome weekend.👍