Josh Smith Blues Guitar Lesson - Exploring Outside Pentatonics: Concept 6 - Blue Highways

[@dallasmitchell6999]

I love how Josh explains things really helps you to understand.

[@scottcarey5218]

I have no idea what he was saying, but I appreciate his willingness to explain it to folks like yourself. Who do you understand?

[@bikerpeavey]

I've decided to play the drums.

[@dennisray2821]

lol, i know

[@nvrsayokaybb2309]

Just remember via, malmsteen have achieved little as far as hit music goes. Nirvana has done better. Be the better song writer. It's more about emotion and feel than being the fastest and best. Hope this helps.

[@adityapurwanegara8292]

And i've decided to study rocket science instead, seem easier lol

[@alwayslearning8365]

Well I am doing mail order brain surgery. The problem is waiting for them to be delivered.

[@k-ondoomer]

Just keep at it bro you'd be surprised what you can do if you keep trying. It sounds daunting but once you got the muscle memory and chord building you can easily apply these concepts. Just gotta keep at it till then

[@ronpaulrevered]

This could be the most important lesson I've ever watched.

[@danielellisporter]

Agreed. Explained concisely and with examples that are easy to understand.

[@dacalis]

Same here man

[@otokorouallaroundheroes1037]

I agree!

[@Christian-ql4vw]

Agree

[@anthonydavella8350]

Thanks

[@tawakoni2010]

This is by far the most brilliant guitar tutorial I've ever listened to.

[@jasonvajda5769]

Cowboy Photo Video i dont think a truer statement has ever been said mate i need to sit down this tutorial is so enlightening

[@travis5665]

Yeah its amazing. I don't know if its that he's just a really good teacher or he's just one of the few that I've found that have thought critically enough about theory that he understands how to explain it or.......everyone else wants to keep us dumb :-P

[@jdricks313]

I've been playing guitar for 17 years. Thank you for making me realize that I know nothing haha.

[@Fullofpies]

25+years and same, lol

[@telecasterbear]

I probably play outside pentatonics all the time because I am not sure what that is. I have only been playing since 1975.

[@soulvaccination8679]

The longer I play the more I don’t know.

[@station2station544]

@@soulvaccination8679 so true.

[@valentinartz4840]

Omg man… That blew my mind after 13 years of guitar playing. I realized that I have so much more to learn… Thanks for opening the horizon of progress

[@MrGB1999]

Well, you probably have "Jazz" to learn, yes (as most of us do) 😁

[@elrafa782]

Music is a life time work man, and that’s cool ! ✌️

[@Afurthyclays]

This freaking guy’s musical wisdom is impressive! I’m so grateful this was shared.

[@marekvollach7831]

Amen my good man as I was a classically trai Ed pianist… I’d jam and the guys signalled to me to ‘solo’… my right hand was lost and did not k ow where to go 😢😢😢😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@ScottPerratti]

Josh smith. Best there is. Period.

[@Tolbiny]

Buy this whole course. Trust me, it's worth it. This is like 5%. The information is gold.

[@HeROsiNhEaVeN]

Most professional musicians will not reveal these types of theories to us mere mortals, in fear of us unlocking their secrets......Kudos to you Mr Smith....🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻✌🏻

[@fretbuzz59]

Rubbish. Most good players are generous people, happy to share what they know. BTW, this is important stuff to know, but it's hardly advanced.

[@johnbuell8035]

HeROsiNhEaVeN this some basic methodology for playing the transitions through changes. Josh explains it well, but there are materials on this all over the place. It’s practical advice - don’t make it something mystical. It won’t do you any good unless you treat it practically - work at it until you understand it, you can hear it, and you have some vocabulary under your belt.

[@manuelcreinhardt]

Musicians that wont share stuff are insecure and think of music as a competition. When you are at the top of the mountain you wanna help others to get there and not be that lonely

[@bryantherocker]

I call BS !!! most Pro Established musicians are not greedy like that when it comes to knowledge. They know even if you learn what they are doing, you still sound and play like yourself.

[@anthonyrodriguez4055]

You are THE MAN now, Josh! Thank you, brother!

[@Musicsports]

I have been playing 40 years and learn from Josh, Matt S and Robben everyday.

[@jmendi55]

I can't get enough of this guy. His playing is great, his tone is great, and he seems like a great guy too. And he always has a Yankee hat on....

[@nelsonkerr1119]

I second that...definitely my new favorite player - he's pretty amazing...

[@paulangelchik7590]

This guy is not just a phenomenal blues guitarist. If we was just a great blues guitarist that would be more than enough. But Josh is a virtuoso who incorporates a bunch of different genres and styles to create a cohesive, individualized style. And he's a good teacher who wants to give back. Very gratifying to see somebody with this kind of talent having the patience to be an educator. If you listen to his licks, he's way outside the traditional blues lexicon, but it's all tied together. Blues gave rise to jazz and rock. He's taken the time to understand the history and the techniques of these genres, how they tie together muscially, as well as modern electronics as applied to the guitar, to create a tasteful, thoughtful approach to his sound. Not many guys can do this. Pay attention. This guy makes it look deceptively simple. It's anything but simple. That's the sign of a maestro.

[@darwinsaye]

First explanation I’ve ever heard about the importance of the ii V I that ever actually explained anything. 👍🏻

[@LaszloVarga-msc]

I’ve just subcsribed. simply explained, demonstrated in a musical context and not oversimplified. For me, this was perfect.

[@mattgilbert7347]

"Simply"? I didn't understand 90% of it.

[@samme79]

@@mattgilbert7347 You need basics to understand what he said. That's why he said at the start you need to learn your circle of 5ths and such. This is almost going to jazz territory when you start talking about playing the changes and adding augmented and diminished stuff

[@whisperthiefmusic]

An incredible guitar player, lovely person and a natural teacher..... leave some room for the rest of us Dude!! Awesome lesson, thank you 👍

[@tubeman1983]

Such an amazing player and teacher too! Thanks a lot! Beautifully explained! It makes me want to study more.

[@kennywally]

This is what you need to know to open up a world of possibilities! Thank you Josh for sharing this. This is awesome

[@johnbrasher1495]

Very informative, indeed, and well explained. I was thrilled that I understood everything he said. I'm already practicing using diminished and augmented chords as passing chords. This is not a commercial for teaching videos, this is all meat.

[@RolfMunkesMusic]

What an outstanding player Josh is...

[@RUNNOFT71]

Josh is undoubtedly the TrueFire King!

[@christiancatedral1141]

Damn! Where have you been all these years? This is GOLD. Thank you, Josh!

[@karenvonderahe8176]

Thanks, Josh.... your teaching style is one I connect with and appreciate.

[@MusicFed]

So essentially using secondary dominants to highlight changes. Great lesson. Love this guy’s playing

[@isaacjohnson.]

This is so so good! I will have to watch this many more times with my guitar in hand, and really try to "see" it and understand it. Very valuable lesson, well explained. Thank you Josh.

[@muddysludge7117]

Well Played Sir. That was the pinnacle of lessons.

[@CroakyFoakie]

This is the best guitar lesson I’ve ever seen

[@earlgarcia6106]

Yes sir! We called those leading tones in church. Leading to the next chord. Chromatics are essential to go from ‘guy with acoustic at parties’ to “oh, so you can really play..” And Josh can really, really, really, really play..

[@michaelallard2640]

Most valuable information on how to be more melodic in less than 8 minutes ! Thanks Josh. Your tasty playing is inspiring.

[@HunterHendricksonMusic]

I’d never be so bold to state why a harmonic structure has existence. These are phenomena of nature. We all individually employ and/or experience them individually. Appreciate the other insights though!

[@mrcali68]

Possibly the best guitar lesson on KZbin.

[@DavidThrift]

Josh great job showing that. Your a good dude. Peace

[@lukenetti4244]

There is an unreal amount of content in this lesson. Congrats Truefire for putting this up!

[@Guns-Guitars1310]

I'm going downstairs and burning my guitars. Just when I thought hmmm I'm not that bad of a player, Josh makes this. What an amazing video lesson.

[@WickBeavers]

The 2-5-1 turn around is priceless! Works great going from 1--->5, too. Cool, thanks.

[@mark2market13]

Great illumination of how the dots are connected! many thanks Josh.

[@dom_hache]

Just as good of a music teacher as you are a player. Thank you!

[@57Stratocat]

Best, most clear explanation I've seen so far, including a couple of very frustrated jazz and lab teachers. Really looking forward to how you tackle playing through modal extensions!

[@janspilliaert710]

Perfect guitar player. Perfect teacher. Thank you.

[@PaoloFuschi]

You could not explain it in any easier way. "True Fire" indeed! :)

[@BARKINGattheMOON100]

I can only describe listening to your explanations as truly revelatory. God bless you.

[@jamesmagana315]

Lot of life changing info . Ur a preacher of music

[@VonBluesman]

Trust me, you definitely make things flow on the guitar. Fantastic information, great tutorial.

[@lazaroisidoro7881]

Me parece..p mm oportunidad oportunidad...p

[@lazaroisidoro7881]

Me parece..p mm oportunidad oportunidad...p.

[@davidscott1052]

Good tutorial.......your approach to playing the blues was very similar to mine....I could hear the 1,4,5 pattern..no problem ...then I heard Charlie Parker linking the chords together in a different way and it sounded so right.....so I had to find tutorials to help me find where the notes came from...it wasn't good enough just to copy what I heard...I had to understand the process of how to do it.and after finding jazz theory books and teaching videos ..very similar to your own I finally realised how to do it...... Well done a good clear video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulv.6040]

He explains things very clearly. Great tutorial!

[@normjones6916]

The lesson of lessons a great way of thinking those notes

[@allatsea2746]

Brilliant lesson! And the most important - easily overlooked - point, is not even the very usefull concepts, but the statement that it all starts with listening, getting a sound, an idea in your head and THEN finding a way to translate that to the fretboard; instead of being led to where your fingers wanna go.

[@rolandlemus203]

wow, everytime I watch Josh, i feel that much more enlightened on playing technique and inspired to try that lesson. Great stuff!

[@alexraphael6534]

Absolute conceptual gold this. Jayzuz.

[@jimmcara106]

Great advice from a great player and a great guy.

[@goswo]

Not only are you an amazing and very inspiring true musician Josh, you also speak Russian. Im impressed :-)

[@teresathomley3703]

Awesome lesson, Josh. You are a stupendous player and teacher, friend.

[@paulbreaux909]

This is so dense of information. Thank you.

[@robertosicam6240]

Awesome! Thanks again Josh

[@intoit1074]

We need more Josh Smith pls!!

[@oivind22]

Your playing is so tasty, and you can describe what you're doing, so others can learn from you. Love this video :)

[@johnhendricks8140]

I need to add this style of playing to my repertoire. Great lesson.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Rock Solid, Josh Smith speaks ultimate words of wisdom :)

[@laicank]

This is the real gem!

[@torbincase8202]

Wow your an excellent teacher , that's exactly what I need to work on thank you

[@jeanbotelerizzi3744]

Great advice thank you Josh

[@85crossy]

Clear, concise, brilliant.

[@boneyrone]

This is the 3rd video I have watched this morning ( of yours). Had never heard of you Josh, but so sorry I hadn't . Many thanks for your input. I realized from watching and listening, how much I DIDN'T know...

[@leonidastheking7830]

best teacher

[@patricelongchamps9880]

A fantastic guy plenty of talent !!

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

Many a thanks dear Josh for the 2 5 1 musical system !

[@brennanpwoods]

Very articulate. Great lesson from a great guitarist!

[@aryashrestha6601]

Josh you rock

[@tmitz73]

Great Lesson Josh!!!

[@jonnycoombes2247]

Brilliant lesson. So clear.

[@peonwarrior]

excellent lesson for advanced level thx

[@sirfultonbishop]

Great! Simple and accessible approach! I learned something today. Thank you!

[@TrueFireTV]

That's what we like to hear 🙌So glad you enjoyed the lesson, cheers!

[@charlesbobillier4992]

Soufull indeed. Thanks!

[@chrisdaveymusic4415]

Such class all round! Pure mastery

[@marcricher5325]

How Generous you are ! Thanks a lot ! My guitar now!!!

[@davidmadle5007]

very helpful and inspiring thanks Josh from London UK

[@AyahuascaMagic]

very good lessons here. perfect. thanks

[@JerryCherryBand]

Great explanation. Josh you are killin'

[@detike14]

My lightbulb is just exploded, tnx Josh!

[@ronpaulrevered]

Chromatics, turn-arounds, diminished and augmented chords are the tools used to connect chords or "play the changes".

[@carlosaureliocarvalhosouza1647]

This guy is the guy! Thanks a lot!

[@deadlift65]

First lesson of him that I've seen. I do think it won't be the last.

[@GuitarJawn]

06:29 mind blown

[@hearpalhere]

Seriously, that is such an awesome insight!

[@hereigoagain5050]

Thanks so much! I only listen to blues, but you help train my ear to understand what is going on.

[@myyootube2]

Good lesson. One thing that was missing was a demonstration of how to use the augmented chords and scale as a connector.

[@jonmaclennan]

Great lesson!

[@SebastianGarcia-ln4sd]

this is really good info. thanks!

[@damonligaw5207]

I get it now. Thanks

[@zapiano]

very cool, great teacher and player 👌😌

[@vasiapatov4544]

This guy is GOOD! guitarist of 13 years here

[@johnnyboo8243]

love this guy

[@mkovacich2666]

one of the best lessons... thanks, you help me a lot!!! now is time for practice :D :D

[@mikemchugh3073]

Been watching you and Kirk play through changes ( the couch exchange at Normans on big box guitars still amazes me) and this explanation of things is starting to make things more and more clear. One thing's for sure - Homework. Thanks for reminding us.

[@henkkruidenier1238]

Very Cooool Josh ~^^;;^^~ Greeeetzzzz Henk.

[@knutnskar6796]

Amazing player and lesson 👍

[@bgodinho]

Simple and direct. Thx!

[@srinip]

As always, I'm late to the party, but always (again!), a great video. If I may add one other method to the second group, the group of 3, let me chime in with something that Larry Carlton always talks about, and that's common tones. If you can land on the note that's common to the chord you're on now and the chord that's coming up, that's a totally cool sound - and Larry does it all the time. Josh, I bet you do it all the time too..😁

[@theworkshed1253]

Great player

[@picho3647]

Thank you mark 👍🏼🎸