TARGET NOTES || Play Better Solos - Part 1/3

[@davidturner9266]

Definitely one of the best teaching lessons I've heard in a long time

[@SpedSpedding]

Wow, thank you David! What did you take away from it? Have you tried anything like this before?

[@jayw7860]

This is a great lesson. Very helpful. I was a random note hitter but now I see there is a structure to it. Thanks Sped.

[@SpedSpedding]

Jay w Ah Jay, that’s brilliant! So glad this made sense to you and you learnt something. Let me know how you get on?

[@jayw7860]

Sped Spedding Hi Sped, I’ve been soloing away for half an hour trying not to get too far from the root note. My homing pigeon sense kicks in 😀 Tried a few experimental improvisations of my own. This is really good for practicing. One thing I did do was use your leads but play double stops. Is that a done thing or only under certain circumstances? As I’ve said before it’s difficult to fire in more guitar playing (my work hasn’t stopped at all during the COVID outbreak. Luckily, my job is secure) but this lesson has improved my knowledge and handling of the instrument. Thanks again, buddy 🤟🏼

[@SpedSpedding]

@@jayw7860 Ah Jay, that's brilliant. I love when people come back to me with those little break through moments. I think you will really dig the next two lessons. I filmed 2 today and will be editing soon for release next week. You can add in whatever specialist techniques you like, slides, bends, double stops, slurs! This lesson was just an introduction; a concept. You've done the best thing; learn it and then go off and have fun experimenting.

[@danig77]

the target note is a cool system if you play jazz or over chord like pop or ballad music but if you are playing over a riff you don't have any chord, so you have to find the root notes over the key.

[@JonnyReturns]

Just when I thought to myself ‘where the hell is Sped?’ This pops up in my feed. Sweeeeet

[@SpedSpedding]

You summoned the blues! 🤘🏻🤣

[@its_joelitooo7327]

This has to be by far one of the best lessons I have seen on youtube brotha. All other videos just go to fast and cram in to much information. You kept it sweet and simple and I am sure so many people can learn so much more like this. Thank you!

[@SpedSpedding]

I’m stoked you liked it, thanks so much for comments. The feedback is so important. 🔥 More lessons and fun videos will be coming this year.

[@solomonwaigani4512]

Terrific lesson. Very clearly explained and demonstrated. Thank you!

[@SpedSpedding]

You're welcome, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Part 2 and 3 are on the way, it gets waaaaaaay more fruity.

[@williamtrew5163]

Great lesson with the right amount of information... I shall be working on it👍

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks William, appreciate the feedback. Have fun, let me know how you get on!

[@ATO19657]

Just in your introduction. This video is effin great...!!

[@Blackdog40]

Great Lesson!!! Very informative and I love the concept!!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much, it's been in the works for a while. Glad to finally film it and release it to the world. 2 & 3 to follow shortly.

[@Blackdog40]

Great can't wait!

[@FINELINEVAN]

Man you have the best ……improvent videos for people like myself who feel stuck in routine riffs and a lot to view …

[@pbonemanband]

Thanks Sped, I start to learn guitar solo and I play all instruments I have small studio but you help me out, awesome!!!! Keep a good work!!!

[@SpedSpedding]

That's so cool Pedro! Hope you had fun learning some stuff with me!

[@the_fleeing_dutchman]

Great lesson, thank you. I also like the fact that your sound is simple, no tons of delays, etc. which makes it easier IMHO to listen to. Gently hit those like and subscribe buttons.

[@SpedSpedding]

Just needs to be clear and simple to teach. 🔥👌🏻

[@OSAMAMAful]

Such clean presentation and super useful stuff!! Thanks a lot!!

[@josephgrogan6052]

Great lesson. Interesting lesson and I like that you say many can still create great music even if then not as great improvisors as Steve Vai. There is hope for everyone 😀

[@SpedSpedding]

Hey Joseph, thanks for this. I'm glad you picked out that line, it's so true. Everyone musician has something unique to offer. Some people won't feel comfortable ripping licks off the cough in a Guitar Store or maybe even jamming with friends. But you can still learn the the same concepts and put them to work however you feel comfortable.

[@rishubhchakraborty4963]

The production on these videos is crazy good! The guitar stuff as awesome as it gets as always. Ross Campbell and Sped Spedding would rule the guitar space just like Marty did all these years for us, when we were kids and teenagers \m/

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much Rishubh, appreciate your kind words. Hope you found what you were looking for in this video? 🙏🏻🤩

[@rishubhchakraborty4963]

@@SpedSpedding oh yes! Still working on getting fluent with highlighting the root note but dig the map I have to move around better on the fretboard!

[@1981SG]

Just what I needed! Thanks so much!!

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome! Glad you got value out of it. 💪🏻

[@sijuirl]

As a noodler...this was so helpful...thank you so much....

[@SpedSpedding]

My pleasure! 🔥

[@willlodge5386]

Terrific lesson, thanks. You have a new subscriber!

[@SpedSpedding]

Welcome aboard Will!

[@Bk-pu6to]

Good simplistic lesson. I just need to know now where all these notes exist on the fret board, I'm getting there. Thx👍💪

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks for the feedback, yeah that’s the idea. On the tab I put a chart with all the notes. Highlighted a few and left space for people to make notes etc. 🙏🏻

[@bobsebastian9355]

I know how to play Major and minor pentatonic. I know to play Dorian, Aolian, Mixolidian, and Major scales. I know how to play lead that are part of popular songs.......But When I try to play my own leads they are mechanical and boring. I knew about hitting target notes but I didn't know how to fit them in, UNTIL NOW!!!!!!!!!!! I am getting it! Thank you so much for the lesson.

[@SpedSpedding]

Bob, you’re lighting up the comments section. Love that you’re having fun with the videos. Back soon. 🥸

[@pierocruzarias3121]

aamazing video congratulation

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks Piero! Glad you liked it, hope you learnt something new.

[@TheWidowMaker.]

So can I just use any notes in the scale and resolve on the root of chord to make the lick/phrase? Or do I emphasise all the chord notes in that chord and then resolve to the chords root?

[@SpedSpedding]

That’s the basis of the first part of this series. As you get more confident you can pass through various chord tones, almost arpeggiating them. Parts 2&3 include the 3rd 5th and 7th.

[@TheWidowMaker.]

@@SpedSpedding yeh I just finished watching pt 2/3 just to see where it was heading and I'm gonna stick to pt 1 for a while lol. But I wasn't sure if it mattered where I started, only where I resolved. I like your clear no bs content and I've subbed. +1

[@brownpunk1794]

Hullo!😁

[@cidlopez]

Little off topic. Do you have a split in your fretboard?

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha, no! You had me worried then. It’s just the grain. Kinda cool. 🙏🏻✨

[@cidlopez]

@@SpedSpedding it looks cool. I like it.

[@pierocruzarias3121]

you can teach amazing of aerosmith with the solo please

[@cyb3r3vil30]

This is great stuff right here TFS Enjoyed U-2 $t@y $@f3 ... 😷😷

[@SpedSpedding]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback, glad you liked it. Hopefully it catches on and people find it useful.

[@TommySG1]

Another really good lesson, thanks so much. Easy to understand and very clear.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thomas Szotak Hey Thomas! You’re welcome, super cool that you took the time to watch and give feedback. Thanks!

[@TommySG1]

@@SpedSpedding I'll thank you in advance for the next two parts as well :) Looking forward to them!