Scales & Tales - Pentatonic Mastery (Part One)

[@christopherhickman3579]

You might be the best teacher on KZbin

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you again so much! : )

[@breathtimebreath4934]

Definitely without a doubt!!!!

[@Bartysquire]

There is no “might”... Ive watched a lot of videos. He is incomparable.

[@daveydumpling]

Love watching you Dave. Thank you. A lot of other ‘you tubers’ are up their own ass and are just showing off their skills but you are very calm and talk your way slowly through your lessons without any of the ‘look at me’ bullshit. I owe you a lot for what you’ve done and I hope you continue to produce these. Pity you don’t have more subscribers but I’m sure this will come in time and it just shows that you’re more about the lessons that the numbers. Cheers Dave.

[@donaldmccoy49]

Thanks for teaching a 47 yr old dawg new tricks...I gravitated towards 'happy' sounds on a lot of my improv moments...but.. YOU single handedly have brought a new side to my solos... with the constant note names on all the chords...it seems to lead me towards a minor/rock style... I can now accent the note I choose,,, then resolve to a root/3rd/7... this little thing, Opened a whole new way of thinking. hidden in plain sight all this time.. Kudos my friend!! hope to jam/correspond soon!!!

[@acsoul1]

Dude I’ve been binging your videos even without my guitar sometimes. I’ll say it again, I would listen to you talk about about theory and guitar players on an hour long podcast. I love the way you put it into words that I can understand.

[@SuperJonSluggo]

Three years later...still kickin arse, thank you for these lessons and for what ya do bro

[@stevengrinold3203]

Hey Dave - you're probably aware of the great Pat Martino. His whole conception is based around minor thinking. He calls it "the minor conversion concept". So you're in very good company! I was taught to convert everything to minor when I was a kid and its just natural to think that way for me. And I also just love minor sounds!

[@LifeHawkeye]

I’ve seen several of your lessons and I have to tell you I’m so impressed with your knowledge, your demeanor, and skill. I’ve played guitar now for about 33 years now and, whereas I’ve won guitar contests, recorded albums, toured, sold my songs to major corporations, and even taught for several years…I feel like I still suck lol. One weird thing that has evaded me all this time amazingly enough, is my knowledge of blues scales and the pentatonic scale in general. I can shred, sweep, play neonclassical stuff and all around sound like a decent metal guitarist, but when someone would play a simple blues progression my stellar playing quickly eroded into less than beginner level and could get embarrassing pretty fast. So…I have chosen YOU sir late night lessons to free me from my prison lol. I humbly submit myself to your tutelage! Please help me to not suck anymore lol.

[@chogumchonsa]

I am a minor musician, as well. I think, for me, music written in a minor key has more feeling and emotion to it. I mean listen to, let's say, Still Got The Blues, and I can feel what Gary feels when he plays it. Great lesson, sir.

[@mountain_girl]

So.... @11:38, the Bruce Brouilllet Sequences.... these are sort of exactly what I needed and I think it's awesome that you shared those with us. Your lessons are always next level. Thank you, seriously!

[@azbababooey]

Second time I’ve watched this. I’m an old rhythm player who is self taught and could never understand scales no matter what I read. I’m trying to develop some lead skills and David’s passion and clear explanations make it so easy to understand. I’m going to work on breaking the box, I’ve struggled to memorize the higher string notes and hope this will help and open my eyes to the whole fret board. Only wish KZbin existed with this content when I was in my late teens and had hours upon hours to practice. Now there’s work, kids, life all getting in the way of my guitar.

[@yourpetard]

Fa fa fooey, fafa fohi

[@kutsbothways]

Great exercise at around 11 minute mark. Thank you. Especially like your laid back delivery style.

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

“I Do not like happy music” that is classic! I think that is true with most rock guitarists

[@richbarraco1307]

Great lesson. You’re like the Bob Ross of guitar videos👍

[@LateNightLessons]

Hahahaha! : ) "Happy trees...and licks."

[@scottwilson6138]

There’s no mistakes, just happy jazz licks

[@paulmoran8530]

Just found your channel, what a fantastic lesson - thank you good sir 🙌🏼

[@uncleremus5046]

Dave your teaching style & insight are invaluable! It also helps that I’m an 80’s guy & still have my ADA mp & stack. You rock Brother!!!🤘

[@watchshowandtell7138]

B. Bouillet exercise looks like a great way to 'get out of the box'. A great overall lesson, thanks!

[@slimbeauharpo4687]

Late bloomer here, but you’ve been so helpful with your explanations in helping me understand the fretboard and theory. Thank you man !!

[@rickaaron6230]

When you jumped back and forth on the Bruce exercise it was awesome! Talk about a good piece of study! Thank you Dave! 👊🏻🙏

[@woodwa1963]

Always clear and precise lessons every videos-- I learn a lot!!! Thank you!!

[@LowdenOs]

Just discovered this channel and after the intro about being a minor music lover I am sold already !!! I never heard anyone say this (besides Steve Stine), but it is so true I feel that way as well.

[@guitarfreak0194]

Always great stuff... Very smooth way of learn the pentatonic scale all over the neck

[@LateNightLessons]

Heck yeah and thank you! It's such an essential scale and there are so many ways to map it out and play it around the neck. This video is like the tip of an iceberg of variations ad information. : ) Rock on!

[@mnegline1971]

Part 1 and Part 2 has freed me from the box!

[@carlosantenna]

really grateful for these lessons. Been playing for 35 years and you've answered so many questions. Thank you!!!

[@bigswededog]

Just found these vids recently and found them so helpful. Love your approach. Big thanks!

[@Azza-qu4qq]

that exercise towards the end is so helpful thanks so much for sharing it

[@GuitarPahlut]

I thought I ‘knew’ the Pentatonic scale, BUT you made it more of a challenge David, thanks so much for that, can’t write anymore.....back to the practice room 🤘

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! I find it interesting that the "easiest" scale on the guitar is almost one of the most useful. As Paul Gilbert likes to say - "it's the scale that wouldn't die." : ) \m/ ROCK ON \m/ and thank you!

[@scotsampson5287]

Hi David, just happen to come across your site and it’s “Awesome”! I am all in now!

[@steveniosi7583]

Awesome lesson to help me get out of the box! Thank you!

[@jeffsmithdev]

Great Video...now I just need to apply it. I am from Daviess County and I took lessons at a store called Davis Music. The instructors name was Tony. I had a couple of lessons with him and then he moved or something. I didn't realize Bruce went to VU. You learn something new everyday :)

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

I have a player EVERYONE seems to skip and that's Harry K Cody from Shotgun Messiah. In particular his playing on the album Second Coming. It's the fire of van Halen and some crazy great licks

[@LateNightLessons]

Dude...I TOTALLY forgot about them! I had someone request some XYZ yesterday too, so it's great to see these comments and notice all of these great requests for some GREAT music! I'll see what I can do and thanks again! \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@MasterCraftFishing51]

You are a really great guitar teacher. I really enjoy learning from you although I struggle a bit here and there . I'm still learning

[@FrankSpeer66]

This is becoming a go-to channel for me, MANY THANKS Dave!

[@katrenagunter5526]

So cool. I'm glad you popped up in my recommendations. Thanks. I'm plugging away at an acoustic. I haven't played in a long time, so I'm knocking the dust and the rust off right now.

[@LateNightLessons]

That's so cool and great to hear! : ) Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more lessons and stuff! Rock on\m/

[@TheCjbowman]

Same boat, my man! Loving it, I hope! 🤘😎🤘

[@lernz]

I just started following you recently & your pacing, temperament and overall demeanor are spot on. The lessons aren’t always easy but the way you present them really helps me push through. Perfect remedy for breaking the “rut” - thanks Dave!… and yes thank you for admitting that you are a minor key guy.

[@tuomasmetsamaa5457]

So chill and smooth lessons! Thanks for the content - please keep providing these, as they are highly informational and appreciated!

[@ericrepper3400]

I just discovered you after being a youtube guitar nut for the last 5 years....you are a breath of fresh air! I'm gonna check out your other stuff! Thank you

[@LateNightLessons]

That's great to hear man and thank you! Take a look around and stay tuned for more lessons and content! Thanks again! : )

[@rigmormortis164]

I love all of what your doing man,the best teacher on the tube...best regards//Lasse from 🇸🇪..stay safe out there...

[@breathtimebreath4934]

Wowowowowowowoow!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!! Man Dave!!!! If you had online courses I’d be your number student!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@KellyScott-no5nf]

Thx for all yr videos learning a lot,really appreciate t.THANKYOU!

[@joethebar1]

I’m a veteran bassist. The pentatonics are the bedrock of my style. I consider myself a master of their usage-major and minor. But people are always blown away that my style is reduced to such a simple concept. Many players use them but you can spend a lifetime developing a way to integrate them into just about everything

[@swaffy101]

This is definitely what I needed! Thank you so much!

[@kevinburns8083]

This channel is a treasure trove of information. Found it a few days ago. Such a wide variety of concepts and ideas. My playing is already being transformed. This is now my favorite instructional channel and I cannot wait to check out all the videos. I hope your channel’s popularity explodes. Would love to see you cover some Scofield. Thanks!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thanks so much Kevin - that's great to hear! I'll totally add John to the list - I love Sco. : ) Take care and stay tuned for more lessons and material!

[@davidrogers8373]

Hey Brother. I just found your channel great, great content. Thanks so much for what you do.

[@jaygooch1190]

Absolutely love the lessons too

[@Musiconly5934]

Thanks for the lesson ....lots of love nd respect ❤🎸

[@MrBudpimpster]

You’re a great teacher thanks

[@TheCjbowman]

Love it! Looking forward to watching part 2 here in a minute. I'm in the same boat as far as minor tonality preference, btw. However, I have a question/suggestion: a lesson on blending major/minor phrasing in solos aka Neal Schon/Joe Walsh/38 Special, etc. using relative major shapes. I've always loved players who can use melodic phrasing like that - I think of solos from Eddie Money's guitarist, Bryan Adam's guitarist back in the day, as well. Thoughts?

[@MikeEss1000]

Great lesson. Thanks.

[@donnieellis9305]

Great Stuff! Thanks!!! You are the Man....

[@Snostrebla1]

Love this lesson! More Pentatonic mastery lessons please🤘

[@MedfordHills]

Another great lesson

[@robg8784]

Thanks Brother!!...Awesome lessons,you are a great Teacher!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! : ) Stay tuned for more videos and lessons! Take care!

[@Terry_Aki]

Yep. I love the sad notes.

[@mary9339]

Great lesson!

[@gulvplank]

I just became a guitar god😀 great lesson!!! The way you explane IT just make sense. And with tabs👍🤘

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! : ) Rock on\m/

[@christopherhickman3579]

You should go through diatonic scales I learned them from Zakk Wylde but don’t really know how to apply them :) they sound cool though

[@GerryBlue]

What an amazing lesson, especially the exercises at the end, thanks!

[@steveswafford7077]

When you put up a practice pattern (such as the pattern connecting the scales could you leave it up a little longer? Or maybe place them above yo and leave them up a little longer? Love your lessons though.learned more today than I did all last week.tysm for the lessons

[@Jasonfurrofficial]

Good stuff! You should also take a look at Jon Finn's approach of connecting the rectangles and trapezoids for two string movement through the pentatonic scale. Jon is a Berklee instructor that taught my college professor, Dr. Alan Robinson. I stumbled on your lessons the other day with the Rtchie Kotzen lesson. You have a great teacher mentality! Keep up the great work!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and for watching! I'm very aware of Jon Finn (we're actually friends on Facebook) and I worked out of one of his books many years ago - 'Advanced Modern Rock Guitar Improvisation.' He's brilliant and has many great concepts and ideas. A phenomenal player and teacher. Thanks again for watching and this comment! Stay tuned and ROCK ON\m/

[@Richard-wt3uz]

Loving the videos btw. Learning a lot, I took lessons when i was younger And I was looking back at older tAbs i had of the different fingering of the pentatonic scale but now I understand them better

[@vansullivan236]

Great again, thanks!

[@billwilliams6338]

LATE NIGHT LESSONS, can you make a video showing examples of using "outside NOTES" of the pentatonic scale. Hotel California Don Felder uses a lot of Outside notes that are not in the pentatonic box. The solo in GNR sweet child of mine also uses a lot of "outside notes" from the pentatonic box. These are the 2 major examples of know of that use the pentatonic box but use outside notes as melodic notes. If you know any other guitar solos or examples to help out please make a video explaining this to learn from. Thanks for the help

[@ianlearningcom]

Now I know beaches and picnics are bad. Just kidding. From a math teacher to a guitar teacher, thanks for the amazing instruction!

[@jeffgarrison7056]

The Mysterious Musical Master Magician David Brewster!!! ... I guess it would've sounded cooler if your 1st & last name started with "M's"... but I still like it. I'm a huge fan, you said that you actually read all of these comments, so I was hoping to get your attention and ask if you would please do a deep dive into a few of songs in particular...? 1st would be Dream Theater's (John Petrucci) solos from the Song "Change of Seasons" I have learned them, but playing them perfectly has been tough. That's really what I'd like to master the most, but if that's not really your style, then maybe you would rather explore: (2nd) Megadeth's (Marty Friedman & Dave Mustaine) I was hoping you had some tips for playing any of the solos from any of the Songs from "Rust in Peace" I've learned most of the rhythms and pieces of the solos, but I admit I haven't put very much work into them, but if I had some pointers, I'd put the work required into it. If not those, then maybe: (3rd) AL Di Meola's any of the solos from the album "Casino"... Egyptian Danza is the most commonly tabbed and I know most of it, but for some reason the solo gives me some trouble. I think it's mainly the 2 note per string sections. I can play fast, but I seem to have difficulty with crossing strings and only picking 2 notes at a time. I can go faster going from the high end down to the low E (descending) than I can the low E to high e (ascending) I don't know why... I've tried pick slanting, but ??? I can blaze through 3 notes (or more) per string with the major/minor/modes, but I'm not nearly as fast with the Pentatonic 2 note per string, in fact I feel like I'm moving in slow motion... it's frustrating, annoying and limiting!!! Maybe if you're not into the idea of those songs, you could just give us some exercises and pointers to help with that??? Please. You are my favorite KZbin channel and I watch at least 5 or more of your videos everyday, even if I've already seen them!!! I'll even turn on your 3 for all or chordplay Playlist and fall asleep listening to them!!! I was into Rick Beato's and Tim Pierce's channels, but since I found yours, I watch your videos pretty much exclusively. I've shared your videos with everyone I know that plays guitar. I primarily write rock music, but my father is a classical guitarist and taught me at an early age. He doesn't use a pick (at all), so I had to teach myself how to play rock and metal and how to use a pick. Anyways, I love you brother, I love your videos and whether you make a video with any of these ideas or not, I'll keep watching and sharing your videos. Thank you for everything and bless you my friend. Someday, sooner than later, I will be getting some money and I'm going to buy you whatever piece of gear you want!!! No joke. I lost my home, entire hometown and everything I owned in a California wildfire, including my masterpiece album that took me 7 years to record, as well as all of my gear and equipment!!! I have a settlement coming and I want to gift you a piece of gear that you have been wanting, because your videos helped me out of the depression of losing my home, hometown, album, gear and everything else. It took me a long time to even pick up a guitar again, but I came across your videos and felt compelled to play. I heard you mention that you didn't have the money to go out and buy a piece of gear for a video and I'm not claiming to know your financial situation and I'm sure that you have some sweet gear, but I would like to repay you for helping me. I don't have the money yet, but I was told that we should be getting the 1st installment around June. At which point I will be able to buy you something cool that you've been wanting. I know that it's a ways away, but I'm serious. When I get the money I'll let you know. I wish you well my friend. Thank you for everything!!!

[@tomcarlisle6936]

There are basically 5 shapes of the minor pentatonic scale up/down the neck, why does the shape change so much in the various positions? Yes, I'm a minor scale guy too! Not sure why, that's an interesting observation. Of course, with major scales, I generally will add, delete as sounds right to my ear!

[@Richard-wt3uz]

Can you do a chords of Death? That would awesome, love chuck schuldiner

[@Yjmstrat1]

Your vids are great! Just what I need. Keep em coming

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you VERY much! I'll keep on, keeping on - so stay tuned! : )

[@devinwebb0]

Never disappoints love this lesson, btw is that a tycho screensaver on the computer??

[@christopherhickman3579]

I like these videos I can’t wait to sit down with these

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you! : )

[@tomcarlisle6936]

Page would routinely throw in minor & major thirds into his lead construction, he was also a minor scale guy!

[@bobravenscraft5376]

I like that i dont like Happy music unless its ED. Broke the mold

[@joerobinson2538]

Wow-just Wow!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you! : )

[@Shredsofeden]

Great lessons, wouldn’t what most shape is the Em or G shape which would be shape 3 !

[@breathtimebreath4934]

When practicing the Bruce Bouillet’s pentatonic sequence from the 1 position to the 2nd position - for the next Boulliet’s sequence do I practice from the 1 position to the third position or the 2nd position to the third position? Many thanks David Brewster🙏🙏🙏

[@simonvanderheijden432]

from the first to the second position. Then from the second to the third position and so on. That's how you learn to connect them. After you learned all the different positions and can play em without thinking you can jump positions

[@breathtimebreath4934]

@@simonvanderheijden432 thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@arthurmee]

I'm.exactly the same as you describe concerning a preference for minor svales music

[@nathancloud6344]

I noticed that the Master Of Puppets picture is no longer above the Storm Trooper pen holder. 😉

[@0226lauren]

Is there anywhere I can download and print the sheet music for this lesson?

[@jeffklimek3388]

Is that a sustainiac on your guitar?

[@LateNightLessons]

Hey! Nope, the neck pickup is a Seymour Duncan Cool Rails. Thanks for watching! : )

[@jessicacabrales6820]

Wouldn't that b5 be a B , because C and F don't have flats because they have no flats because there's no A-bc-d-ef-g-a

[@Sunriseblues5150]

Great video.. what equipment are you playing on? :)

[@LateNightLessons]

I've had a lot of requests for a tone/effects lesson, so stay tuned and I'll run through the amp I was playing through and some other pieces of gear in my studio. Thanks for watching and ROCK ON\m/

[@hansenmarc]

Anyone else always hear Nazareth’s Changin’ Times whenever they play the descending minor pentatonic?

[@rabbitohsrule121]

Is it an arpagezio or an arpeggio?

[@Swanlord05]

Evh said he don't know where the notes are.....!!!

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

You do know that most Van Halen is in a major key

[@CVGuitar]

2:06 LOL

[@nicktrierweiler3690]

Audley Freed

[@jaygooch1190]

PHIL X. Nothing else needs to be said

[@donnieellis9305]

Great Stuff! Thanks!!! You are the Man....