THE ONE THING NOBODY TOLD YOU ABOUT IMPROVISING

[@GuitarPilgrim]

SMASH that like button if you enjoy this video! TABS for the OPENING LICK: bit.ly/2kLLQHr BACKING TRACK used in this video (A minor): bit.ly/2lZtAum HUGE THANKS TO ALL PATRONS!

[@Blazen1212]

What model Stratocatser is that? Thanks

[@uchihaitachi27]

It's more like " *SLAP* the like button" hahaha

[@stankfanger1366]

Oops. I accidentally mentioned you and how good your channel is in a bunch of comments on other guitar channels from now on.

[@PhillipNeal]

What if your wife won't respect your privacy and it greatly diminishes your playing

[@stankfanger1366]

@@PhillipNeal Grow a set and kick her out of the room. Nothing wrong with a man standing up for himself, even to a woman... especially when there's disrespect involved.

[@johnnymovz]

I really don't get why you only have 119k followers. Simple, educational and entertaining videos. You tha man!

[@foryou1324]

it will come with time, he will be huge pretty soon

[@hesch-tag]

Yes he is. I love his videos, his playing, sound and he is a great guy. Whenever you are on a different guitar channel, just drop the name Guitar Pilgrim and more people will know about him and possibly subscribe to his channel. As Johan Cruijff also said: "Often something has to happen before something happens."

[@dillonhamrick2744]

Jon Rune Trengereid He was just a bit late to the party or he’d be the one w 1.57 million subs

[@pauldavis3904]

119k subs is not a trivial number given the infinite ammount of channels like this. and it will only grow

[@satevo462]

Only 119k guitar players can keep up...

[@SauronJC]

omg you brought Johan Cruyff to a guitar discussion I love you

[@MarkZabel]

This is *EXACTLY* the antidote to all of the ads to "Master Blues Guitar". It's not all about patterns. It's about music. Even the very first example is much, much better than most because it wasn't merely scales and chord tones. Ideas and being able to transfer them to the instrument is where it's ultimately at. Thanks for a great lesson!

[@cralo5431]

2:12 i improvise a lot better when I’m stoned because I don’t think about it lol it’s all feel...OR I just think it’s better BECAUSE I’m stoned........................

[@rwheels6471]

Everyone always says "you THINK you're better when ur baked" I have recordings to prove it

[@theali8oras274]

@@rwheels6471 ahahahahahhahahahahahahaaha I love you guys

[@bp7672]

I play 10x better when I’m stoned

[@noone-jw4gm]

Its because it gives you opportunity to get rid of that psychological lock and all emotions, feelings and all the things that affect your playing negatively and maybe it lets you concentrate more, not that like you can't do it without different stuff, its more about people don't know how to handle those things & situations in everyday life without substances.

[@theali8oras274]

@@noone-jw4gm let me guess...you ve never tried it mr freud , huh?

[@uncle-andy-guitar-herbst]

This is the best simple advice I've gotten in a long while. Great video.

[@richardhanly4446]

One of the best guitar player / tutors on KZbin (and, by extension, in the world). This stuff is gold for any young aspiring guitar players to learn from (and some not so young, like me!!).

[@deanbembridge8640]

I've been playing for 20 years and found that very informative I fell into the trap of trying to play as many notes as fast as possible but it's not about that it's about playing with feeling and that's what makes a great solo 🎸🎸🎸

[@igorferlito376]

Easy.... Effective.... Soulful... Less is more. Thanks GP!

[@jerryshine5759]

This guy is a genius. Keep these videos coming..

[@tonypurcell1049]

Another great tip! Less is more, it's not what you play, it's the way that you play it! Bravo

[@bossbluff3577]

So perfect! “Any thought...” That quote is PERFECT. Theory and scales are so important for knowing where your fingers can go, and for describing and communicating what is happening in a musical composition. Music, however, comes from your heart... singing (hearing in your mind) then playing that melody in your head, expressing what’s in your heart. That’s where the magic is.

[@frankzima7998]

Absolutely loved that...thanx...again!

[@lightfoot413]

simple..thank you..so many make it complicated for us trying to grasp the concept of soloing...

[@k.d.3922]

Thank's a lot Sir. I'm Karim from France and support your work. Serious work. Real Talent.

[@acemcfly10]

In 2nd solo at 3:45, look like you're mixing the major and minor pentatonics over a twelve bar blues. Can you give some guidance on when to play in the minor pentatonic, and when to use the major? In this example, it looks like you: -1.) Used the minor pentatonic for the first 4 bars over the I chord -2.) Then used the major pentatonic for the next 4 bars over the IV-IV-I-I chords -3.) Then when back to the minor pentatonic for the V-IV-I-I chords How should an improvising guitarist think about this when approaching a 12-bar blues? Thanks!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Good question, could make an interesting video, I will look into it!

[@fkercn]

@@GuitarPilgrim please!

[@Jay-lr3me]

acemcfly10 that would make a great video!

[@AuntAlnico4]

Just let your ears be your guide ! Simple, I know.

[@kosteksese]

He uses probably the most popular shape/box in blues music, over the 1-4, 9-11 bars. It's the top 5 notes of second position of minor pentatonic. It's in the key of B in this instance (just 3 top strings) It looks like this: E |--o--|------|--o--|----|----| B |--o--|------|--o--|----|----| G |------|--o--|------|----|----| 9 10 11 12 He only uses the top three notes which are the 4th, minor 3rd and the root (from top to bottom). he also bends into the major 3rd from minor 3rd and into 5th from the 4th. Then on 5-8 and 12 bars he uses what's usually called the B.B king box E |------|--o--|------|--o--| B |------|--o--|------|--o--| G |------|------|--o--|------| 11 12 13 14 Here he uses only the bottom three notes of this shape which are the major 2nd the root and the major 6th. He bends from the 2nd into the minor and major 3rds. This box is a in the third position of major pentatonic the only thing changed is the major 3rd on the top E string. Instead it's the 4th. Go watch "What we should learn from B.B. King - 'The King Of Blues'" by Paul Davids kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5KlYZh-mcyZY6c It really boosted up my blues improvisation.

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

That was great! I'm gonna work on that 3 note thing, love BB King!!

[@grene1955]

So true... I'm a lead singer who also plays guitar, mostly rhythm, the occasional lead. In the last couple of years, I have really concentrated on improving my lead playing, just using backing tracks. Now I find that more and more often, I realize that I had just played a really excellent lead line, and it definitely was not that I have stopped thinking, but more that I hear only the tracks and my notes. It's hard to describe, but it's like for a few moments, my hands knew what to do, without conscious guidance from my brain. Like you said, it takes practice, but it's awesome when that starts happening!

[@cezarcerbam6684]

Wow! You’re a damned guitar jedi, man!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I think I saw the original star wars a new hope probably more than 50 times, ('I'm not kidding!)

[@ohyeah6729]

Aha! That is a brilliant tip. It made a big difference in my soloing right off the bat. Danke.

[@crowhaven200]

wellllll....lol.. I need to stop thinking and start using my mental singing. Great point. Back in teh say instead of air guitar, We used to sit around without instruments and jam with making sounds. It was great. Thanks! Another great video!

[@gchros9292]

Really well done and tasteful videos. Keep up the good work! Thanks KZbin algorithm.

[@entrepreneurpromotionland9853]

You are a God to me, always blessed by your work

[@pablovillar686]

That's probably the best advice I've ever been told

[@Dykteusz]

Yes! Billy Gibbons is undoubtedly my idol, and not just my generation. Congratulations.

[@brandongay1315]

THE man. Keep rocking brother

[@B0bi_007]

The 3 note improv example in the style of BB King really opened my eyes. It sounded so good, with only 3 notes. I have been focusing on blues improv for the last half a year but I mostly noodle up and down the pentatonic scale and it mostly does not sound good. Simplicity is hard :)

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Exactly brother, Johan Cruyf was absolutely right.

[@noahfasnacht]

Great video you are a big inspiration for me as a guitarist i hope i can play as good as you some day

[@trillyen1979]

I hit the like button as soon as you said you was from Holland. Lol....your guitar skills deserve more than just a thumbs up.

[@jim9637]

Excellent playing as usual!

[@BBQ1953]

Except for the diminished vibrato, you really do a super job of channeling your inner BB!

[@univibe23]

Can't help but notice that beautiful STRAT! It looks like you've got it set up spot on. Would you ever do a video on setting up a Strat

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I let someone else do that, I'm better at playing the guitar than to set it up :)

[@breynerjimeneznoy]

One of the best guitar videos I've seen in the last EVER

[@caked3953]

This Video is a must see for ANY instrument. belive me. I adoptet it to bluesharp.

[@marcyotei]

Great advice, is helping me a lot, i hope we will see more blues lessons from you!! Thanks!!!

[@Blacksmith1959]

Simple but effective. Great advice.

[@yonikraz22]

Great video as always.. Inspiring to watch. Thanks!

[@liamfield7624]

how do u not have 1 million subs yet

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I just keep at it, we'll see what happens :)

[@stephenkemp6870]

I agree, Guitar Pilgrim nails it every time.

[@helmet212]

He doesn't review phones and shit tech.

[@helmet212]

He doesn't review phones and shitz tech.

[@andyk9735]

Loving the games collection in the background. Secret of Mana for the win!

[@uchihaitachi27]

As always,your playing style is based on feeling rather than technique,brilliant It would be amazing if you cover "Life by the drop" by SRV,a great acoustic song (even though he played it on a 12-string guitar) Also if you can give some advices of what to do when you Jam with others and thanks for everything,your channel is a light

[@kcobain2477]

Best tutorial on KZbin. Great channel!! Keep up the good work

[@zicolongo]

Holy shit, I'm in love with this channel. I would donate a ton of money if I had it

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Deus ex... Best game ever!!

[@KentuckyWindage22]

Excellent advice!

[@sarunokamisama6496]

This was actually really mind opening

[@stevebadachmusic]

if you watch almost any interview with Herb Ellis, he says the most important thing is to sing everything you play. All the greats do it. all of them. Glad to see people getting this idea out there. It really will change your solos

[@cholepriccee2069]

Not ALL of them, just some.

[@stevebadachmusic]

@@cholepriccee2069 can you name one jazz great who specifically mentions that they don't sing what they play?

[@cholepriccee2069]

@@stevebadachmusic No, I don't care about jazz, you just said the greats, not the jazz greats.

[@stevebadachmusic]

@@cholepriccee2069 if you think there are any great improvisers, jazz or otherwise, that don't sing what they are playing it only highlights your ignorance regarding improvising.

[@cholepriccee2069]

@@stevebadachmusic I make one minor critique of your broad statement and you resort to insulting me and calling me ignorant?

[@celticsanonymous]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@RC32Smiths01]

I am always up for improvisation! I believe this is firmly critical information, and I must salute ye my brother! Improvising is one of the most important things a Musician needs to know Also seeing that background, it's awesome to know that you are a fellow gamer!

[@javigar133]

This is, by dar, the most useful guitar video I have ever come across. Tomorrow, first thing I know where to start. Singing Will feel odd

[@Tbaecon]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been trying to figure this out and I think is what I needed to finally start learning to solo. You deserve way more than 120k subs. You just gained one more from me.

[@allantow6371]

A well taught lesson in technique! Excellent! Thanks.

[@jordo2323]

Thanks for all the vids you're great to understand.

[@mpalin11]

Love that tone!

[@VerifyNetworkLLCBrandon]

Great video Pilgrim!

[@PedrooFerroo]

This is really important and underrated, thank you man!

[@SiriskoPhool]

This one is really helpful for me!!!👍👍👍👍

[@jellevanbaar5300]

2 words: Thank You!!!

[@ncreb86]

Such a great lesson!

[@antalantal2366]

Wise words that apply to a lot of different human endeavors

[@abrahambalaghi264]

Tal cual!!! Abrazo grande desde Argentina querido!!! Muy bueno sus videos!!!

[@alexfvcruz]

singing while soloing is great to get the perfect bends too

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

Good stuff Pilgrim. Keep it simple. I must do that, though ironically it's not quite simple 😖 Nice quite from Cruff, you Dutch can be quite chilled dudes.

[@kewner8219]

Great tip about singing out loud. I bet you know of Anton Goudsmit, he doesn't mind singing (or screaming) out loud, even when performing!

[@WeyounSix]

Great tip! You can actually see great guitarists like John Mayer actually do this live, out loud. Cool stuff!

[@nevalssokop4453]

Ufff..you always surprise me!! Keep on going bro!

[@downhill240]

Simple is great! Thanks for sharing!

[@jwphubert]

Simple is simply awesome!!

[@freezeandfry]

Hee Pilgrim! Weer geweldig filmpje! Groot fan hier vanuit het moederland. Ik ben laatste tijd erg veel bezig met de "volgende stap" te maken van beginner gitaar (akkoorden, wat lick'jes hier en daar) naar een gitarist op het volgende niveau. Mijn vraag is: Zou je misschien een filmpje willen maken over wat voor tools en skills bij dit volgende level hoort, of hoe je deze stap maakt? Kan niet wachten tot je volgende video's. Keep up the good work man :D

[@asii97]

As a german speaker i got a stroke reading this lol but i could understand most of it somehow

[@GlitchyfrogMusic]

Thanks for that :) helped me a lot!

[@louisrifat2647]

Love ur videos. Cheers man - another great very useful one

[@reservoirfrog1]

Really good tips! 🎸

[@hallucinatedovens8414]

Externalization, I first heard this advice in a Barney Kessel clinic, best tip ever

[@rob28781]

Love your videos!

[@philippinefandango2859]

Thanks for the video, Bro... Yes, Johan could bring the rain!!!

[@rebguitar1]

Love your site, very informative. Any chance of a teach on Cornell Dupree? 👍

[@viktorberg986]

This is incredibly good

[@dip2109]

This is insane♥️.. really helpful 😍

[@Gelsyviolet]

Grande ammirazione. Grazie

[@annie4971]

Shame there’s no loved button! Great lesson thanks 💃🎶💃🎶

[@justins2025]

Another great video!

[@anthonybags2626]

Have you ever done a video about your gear?

[@TheFunktipus1]

Sage advice there fella

[@emannaquilina6331]

really interesting and simplicity is from where one should start...thanks for the lesson..can you advise if you are using amp software for that tone...if so which package and can you share your settings or presets please...thank you

[@yonikup2865]

I have been doing it for years, it is a super good thing to do and practice =)

[@giobu75]

Great! Maybe the best and effective lesson about improvising. Thank you!!

[@Pedraforta]

This is what I do from one year before. It changes my way to play.

[@rubenb.9051]

Amazing! Thanks for all the tips, I have improved alot thans to your videos ♥️

[@satevo462]

Wayne would like his guitar back. Cha Ching.

[@tortoise2.04]

Thank you

[@warever37]

Awesome video. Do you have a course on soloing for beginners? I can easily play rhythm and chords but I want to take my playing to the next level. I also know the scales, but putting them in a nicely laid out course that I can learn from would be great. 🙏

[@GuitarPilgrim]

At some point in the future I will definitely create a course!

[@warever37]

@@GuitarPilgrim Awesome. I hope it's in the near future :)

[@tonyvogler7778]

Great stuff

[@Davydd2]

She could cause me to sing bad or fall out if love with guitar - Merle Haggard

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

So funny I always tell the same thing when I teach guitar - listen to him it is the essence of good music

[@johntenhave1]

Very cool!

[@davidbrunner635]

I have a question, when singing along in your mind, do you sing ahead in your thoughts and then play the note on your guitar? Or do you just sing along with the notes you play.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

very good question! One doesn't sing ahead, because there is no time for that, you need to do play and sing simultaneously. If you think of something before hand; it's thought up and therefore not spontaneous. By very nature, a great improvisation should be spontaneous, wouldn't you agree?

[@davidbrunner635]

Guitar Pilgrim Yeah definitely, thanks for the reply, it cleared up some things for me. It just like you previously said, you gotta work your ass off for technique and then forget about it. Thanks again for your hard work, it had helped me immensely.

[@cosimofalorsi5400]

Great lesson! Quick question, do you play what you sing or do you sing what you play? Don't know if I explained myself but I tried doing this and I got confused by that right away

[@anshb4154]

B.B kings Blue's Box in the key of Blue. That's so many 🅱️s

[@helmet212]

5 Bs... 5 notes of pentatonic...

[@georgearmaos9811]

You really need a bigger audience. Soon good sir, soon.

[@sapperdeflap]

Johan Cruijff also said, in order to score, you need a ball, and every advantage has it's disadvantage...

[@urbanoramos5229]

Dutch legend ,great lesson ,love the Zelda and Mario on the back 😂😂

[@gcalello]

Hy Guitar Pilgrim, Wonderful !! What Amplifier do you Use?