The Only Three Notes Your Blues Solos Need To Sound Great

[@lakervoxx597]

This has got to be some of the best pedagogy on the internet. I haven't been more excited or curious about the guitar in ever. Thank you Chris. 👏🎸

[@curiousguitarist]

Wow, thanks LV, I really appreciate that!

[@timaddison707]

Top marks for use of Pedagogy! had to look it up! :-)

[@andrewscowen6105]

Not sure why the algorithms have kept you in the background from me recently, but I sought you out again. Nothing has changed…..your way of stripping away the noise and explaining concepts is still gold medal material. Thank you.

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank you! Silly old algorithms! I’m glad you’re back, Andrew.

[@annettehernandez6125]

Please dont stop chris! These videos have helped so many others including myself, a gift to all guitarists alike. Thank you for the education! Much love from a young axe slinger🎸🤘🏾

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank YOU Annette, for your trust in me as an educator. I'm glad you're here and these are helping...I have NO plans to stop!.

[@matthewmorrison1431]

I started playing guitar in ‘98 at 13 and I’m self taught. I’m good enough to impress people who can’t play. I never thought I needed lessons until I watched Chris’ videos. He really demystifies the guitar and teaches it in a way anyone can understand. Thanks

[@curiousguitarist]

You are SO welcome Matthew, great to have you here.

[@Sonoftheyoutube]

Among all KZbin channels I feel really comfortable with your style of teaching. I appreciate what you do.

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks so much Sina. Happy to be here for you.

[@belmontbutty4143]

Watching footage of BB King playing taught me two things, which you've echoed here: economy of both movement and choice of notes. The number of guitarists, especially in the pressure cooker atmosphere of guitar shops, who are flying through several pentatonic positions, throwing in that extra flat five, using so many notes across several octaves but saying so little (most of the time it makes no musical sense) is a scary rollercoaster to behold. Relax and enjoy the instrument. Thanks Chris, and thank you BB.

[@curiousguitarist]

So well-said, great comment.

[@christophervincent8420]

It is sooo good to see you Chris. This is an awesome lesson. I've been searching on here for you.

[@redpillpusher]

holy crap you just broke me out of my pentatonic jail. you're the first instructor Ive come across that explained it in this way and believe me I consumed a godzilla load of content. I feel its criminal that this approach isn't taught by every single instructor. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@curiousguitarist]

This is fantastic to hear '46G! Thanks for commenting. I'm so glad this helped break up the ice a bit. Once you start to see the fretboard this way, there's no way to unsee it.

[@redpillpusher]

@@curiousguitarist can't wait to practice 😇

[@otmanguitar626]

Chris, I take my hat off for you! I recently discovered your channel, but this lesson really got my attention. I started learning to play guitar about 18 months ago (at 70) and have been struggling to get a handle on to improvise to the 12 bar blues. This lesson helped me make sense of it. Love the way you explain things. Subscribed and joining your Patreon from Australia. Thank you!!

[@curiousguitarist]

Looking forward to working with you Otman!

[@humbleviewpoint]

Chris, I've been enjoying your videos since way before you hit one thousand subscribers. You have inspired me to begin practicing guitar again after years of not playing. Last week I played with another guitarist, a bass player, and a drummer (something I have not done for a decade). As a result of your insights and tips, I was able to add to the sound confidently all the while staying out of the other guitarist's way. It felt great and I have you to thank.

[@curiousguitarist]

That is really incredible for me to read. It's a story like this that gives me some insight into the impact of what I do here. Thanks for sharing this HV, and keep on jamming!

[@humbleviewpoint]

BTW, you also inspired me to start a youtube channel, for which I also want to thank you.

[@humbleviewpoint]

@curiousguitarist 👍

[@meeno_the_man]

Lovely good fun this cloudy Chigo’esque morning in LA.

[@chrispeleshenko9226]

LOVE! Will eat these up after Triad Mastery.

[@masterbuilder3166]

Simple yet brilliantly presented. Thanks Chris 👍💯🎸

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet! This was a fun one to make, glad you enjoyed it

[@DHgtr1]

Hi..Loved your playing on the intro...really cool the way u followed the changes..Thanks...Dave

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you liked it, Dave, thanks!

[@alisoninchausti1080]

You have said a lot without saying much. Great lesson, thank you.

[@curiousguitarist]

Ha! Thanks, Alison. :)

[@seangarland]

Just brilliant. I’m “that guy” who knows the minor pentatonic really well all over the board, but plays the same licks all the time. This is helpful.

[@curiousguitarist]

Hey Sean, once you start looking at notes this way, there's no turning back! Keep me posted on how it goes!

[@jeffpodrug8942]

Thank you, Chris!! I just love the way you break it down. ❤💯🎸

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad! You're welcome, Jeff.

[@TheInterGalacticFederation]

great lesson, teaching style and useful info. thank u. Love the aeroplane on green guitar too

[@brucemartinez5343]

Chris, when ever I listen to Peter Green I get that same voicing when I hear him play the blues. My music teacher is always saying Less is more to me and.it is so true. Thanks for the reinforcement.

[@curiousguitarist]

Your teacher is wise :) Glad you're here getting some reinforcement as well! Give your teach' my best please. :)

[@pennythecat]

Excellent lesson emphasizing to become really familiar with the basics of this lesson and then discover other notes to add on as you become comfortable.

[@curiousguitarist]

Exactly! Glad you enjoyed this one, Penny!

[@gavinsolomon2711]

Exceptionally good teaching, thank you. Really inspired me to move forward from the minor pentatonic. Cheers!

[@curiousguitarist]

You are so welcome!

[@joycegrove5602]

Great lesson Chris, thank you :) Saying so much with fewer notes, I like this kind of phrasing :)

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks JG! You are a star!

[@kane6529]

I saw Jack Ruch did the backing track! You and he are two of my favorite teachers on KZbin and Jacks playing is from another planet! Yours is pretty awesome too!

[@curiousguitarist]

Jack is one of my faves too. He's a super nice guy as well. Thanks for being here, Kane!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Thank you, Chris! Another good lesson to sink my mind and fingers into. Much appreciated, and seemingly so simple. Right up my alley 😅

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad you're enjoying this one, Scott. I loved making it. Thanks, again, for all your support.

[@QBRX]

Thanks Chris, always good to get a new perspective.

[@rehkram]

Thanks Chris, just what I needed to clean up my leads. Sure, I can throw in chromatics, the blue notes, mix it up with major scale tones etc but it's great to have a workable base to launch from and return to. This approach will help me to clean it all up convincingly (and with intent), and to establish a pivot point for the next go round. I tend to overdo it and need to consciously simplify. I mean, just because you know how to play something doesn't mean you always should, right? If you can't get it under control it's the guitar playing you, should be the other way round👍 - Mark

[@curiousguitarist]

So spot on, Mark! Could not have said it better!

[@timaddison707]

Great lesson, breaking it down so that a mere mortal like me can understand. Great intro to playing over the changes.

[@curiousguitarist]

Ahhh great to hear this was helpful for you, Tim. I've got a few others here on the channel that introduce some other concepts in this way...bite sized.

[@jpsilverplaylists]

Very helpful video and I love that strat of yours

[@curiousguitarist]

That was my first ever strat...1989 Custom Shop '57 reissue. I put some SERIOUS miles on that thing :)

[@davidwood351]

Thanks again for very helpful content. I’m looking for tracks to work with.

[@timsellsted521]

I miss this while I was traveling! Great lesson Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Tim! Welcome home!

[@kevinhudson7555]

Chris you are certainly one of the best on you tube buddy, every lesson is superb

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Kevin. Love that LP in your avatar pic there...is that flower pattern painted on, or just on top for the photo?

[@kevinhudson7555]

@@curiousguitarist just on top buddy

[@jaypeterson7637]

Great lesson Chris! So glad your channel came up in my 'feed'! New subscriber...👍😊🎯

[@curiousguitarist]

Wow, thanks, Jay! Good to have you here

[@jaypeterson7637]

@@curiousguitarist Thank you...honored to be here!🎶🎵🎶

[@timothyrock8390]

Whoa that just really simplified that. Thanks Chris this is amazing lesson.

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad you enjoyed it, Timothy.

[@Don-ui8oz]

Very NIZE !!! Terrific tips

[@mike5177]

Another great lesson. Would love a lesson on positioning when ascending and descending the neck. Basically my problem is that if I for example slide up a few frets, my fingers sometimes end up in an awkward place to continue my phrase. It’s kinda hard to explain. I guess I need to look and plan that area ahead of time, before moving there. I hate sitting in a pentatonic box, but find it more difficult to have a long run up and down frets, as opposed to up and down strings.

[@curiousguitarist]

Love that idea, Mike. I'll put it on the list!

[@marvinrudd5268]

Great lesson, very informative

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Marvin. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@coastercook]

Great lesson. Thanks!

[@curiousguitarist]

My pleasure!

[@stormy4177]

Very nice Chris thank you I’m always curious 😅

[@curiousguitarist]

Then you'll always be learning :) I'm glad you're here Stormy!

[@paulbrown7775]

Very helpful.

[@robbertr1558]

Lovely tutorial. Cant wait to try this when I return from vacatuon.

[@curiousguitarist]

It'll be here Robert!

[@barrylundy]

Awesome video.

[@richardelg4412]

I love the look and tone of that guitar. 😎

[@curiousguitarist]

1989 Fender custom shop ‘57 reissue Stratocaster. It was brand new when I got it…put a lot of miles on this one :)

[@ElIncreibleCptSpiff]

Wow so many thanks!

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet!

[@SamlonHoldfield]

Excellent lesson. Thank you.

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet!

[@splashesin8]

😊❤Thanks Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

Of course!

[@JaysonT1]

Chris, i can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere. Can you use the tritone when playing a major pentatonic? And can you mix the major and minor 3rd over a minor progression?

[@curiousguitarist]

You can mix major and minor over a major or dominant chord, but you can only use minor over a minor chord. The tritone is usually the defining interval in the dominant chord, which IS major, so yes, you can use it over a dominant chord (which contains a major third) as well as the major pentatonic.

[@JaysonT1]

@@curiousguitarist First, thank you SO much for giving your time. I totally understand the mixing of the third now. What do you mean by the tritone is the defining interval in the dominant chord? Apparently I'm missing some information because this doesn't make sense to me. I assume you mean the dominant 7 chord but it doesn't contain the tritone, right? PS. You should look into getting a "thanks" button like some other youtube channels have. That would give people the opportunity to randomly donate tips.

[@kdavis63]

Mahalo for tasty licks!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Kevin, for all your support. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Mahalo!

[@larryholbrooks4272]

Awesom lesson

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Larry! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnceleste9601]

Just plain awesome. You are great at focusing on the simple way to start playing and gaining confidence

[@curiousguitarist]

Small steps of repeatable success is the best way to attach new information. Glad you're getting something out of these, John. Thanks so much for your support!

[@alwilson6490]

AWESOME

[@waynegram8907]

CHRIS, David Gilmour mostly uses the 3rd chord tone as the target note, never the root or 5th. Also Gilmour says that the 9th of the minor pentatonic scale is the blues note. The 9th/2nd chord tone is what you bend up to the 3rd chord tone or you bend the root note chord tone up to the 9th. I'm not sure why the 9th/2nd is the blues note but it must be from some mode. This is his trademark technique is soloing using chord tones solo VS not being stuck and trapped into pentatonic box prisons solos he calls it. You should make a video lesson explaining the 9th as the blues note is what David Gilmour does.

[@curiousguitarist]

I love David Gilmore, he is one of my all time faves. Here is everything I know about Blues notes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmXNeoCCrJt2eJo

[@johnmac8084]

Great lesson Chris - as easy as ABC 😅

[@curiousguitarist]

OMG! Of course!!! How on earth did I miss THAT!!!

[@enengkon]

Fantastic lesson, I wish I had seen it 10 years ago. Would have saved me lots of embarrassing moments on stage noodling meaninglessly ;-)

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you’re here now, and I’m glad this was helpful

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Chris---why not show how to use this blues b note in a diagramatic scale tab representation --it does not follow the A minor blues scale !

[@curiousguitarist]

The B is featured as the second note of the A major pentatonic scale. TABs are on my Patreon page here: Patreon.com/chrissherland

[@Tiler-ju9zl]

Do U have any advance looks. Not everyone need beginner licks

[@curiousguitarist]

My focus is less on licks, and more focused on applying theory to the fretboard. Have you tried Ben Eller’s channel?

[@soofitnsexy]

beginner???? did you watch the intro?? super advanced!

[@johndelaney2957]

Another gooden.

[@georgerichardson7728]

This is fucking dynamite, thanks man !

[@curiousguitarist]

You are so welcome, George! Glad you’re here

[@jeremyp2295]

That must be your go to blues guitar you can tell from the wear on the fret board

[@curiousguitarist]

Yeah when I bought it it was brand new...zero wear. I put a lot of miles on this one.

[@bobdonovan4505]

You used the word ''Obvious once or twice Nothing is obvious for a learning student

[@curiousguitarist]

My apologies, Bob. Sorry if that came across as insensitive