Use This Tool To Create MEMORABLE Solos

Ready to break out of that decade-long minor pentatonic rut and start playing blues solos that HIGHLIGHT the chord changes? 🤔
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Do you feel like you run out of ideas when you’re soloing? Like you’ve played every lick that you know and can’t possibly think of anything else?
If that’s the position you are in, I’m guessing that your solos currently consist of a series of licks you’ve memorised over the years that don’t make much logical sense when thrown together in the context of one solo.
The best improvisers are, in my opinion, the ones who are able to develop the dynamic of their solo and tell a story with the notes that they play from beginning to end.
So how do you go from playing solos that sound like a bunch of memorised licks thrown together at random, to playing finely crafted and developed solos that are actually memorable for the listener?
Well, using a concept called a ‘motif’ would be a great start. A motif is a small chunk of musical phrasing that you can repeat and alter in different ways throughout the course of your solo.
Listen to my solo at the start of the video - there are three small phrases I repeat throughout it. Three motifs. I played the SAME three phrases TWO TIMES each within the space of around 30 seconds.
So, when players come to me looking for soloing advice because they feel like they don’t have enough licks, I’ll ask them - well, why don’t you repeat the licks you’ve already played?
There is no rule to say you can’t do that!
Turn some of your phrases into MOTIFS and use them to DEVELOP your solos in interesting ways.
In this lesson I provide suggestions for things you can practice doing to get started with using motifs in your playing, and in the EXTRAS section of bulletproofguitarplayer.com I provide more examples of using motifs in your lead playing as well as the TAB and a video breakdown of the intro solo.
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[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Ready to break out of that decade-long minor pentatonic rut and start playing blues solos that HIGHLIGHT the chord changes? 🤔 🎸 Check out my book ‘Beyond Pentatonic Blues Guitar’ 👉geni.us/beyondpentatonic 🎸 Don’t know me well enough yet? That’s fair! Here’s a FREE blues improvisation masterclass so you can figure out if I’m full of sh*t or not BEFORE you buy from me 👉www.bulletproofguitarplayer.com/freebluesmasterclasswaitinglist

[@tubeamp2872]

Exactly..biggest downfall to playing is lack of knowledge of the fretboard. Excellent lesson usual Ross.

[@darrylgodfrey9604]

What a brilliant lesson! I realised that I've heard motifs all over the place, in all sorts of music, but it never really clicked for me how important they are or that I could actually do something similar. This will change my practice and my playing - thanks Ross.

[@QuistJam]

KILLER solo and a great lesson Ross!!! Thanks for sharing your talent on my track, those tasty 30 secs will inspire for years to come ✨ 🎸

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

My man! It was a pleasure :)

[@buckdeadlift3043]

That tone!!! Young man, you’re a joy to listen to

[@bmann792]

Thanks for being honest and telling us that you didn’t make it up on the spot and actually worked it out. Most guitar players wouldn’t say that. This is why I’m subscribed to bulletproof guitar.

[@Jamsville]

One thing that I thought of is this: Shorter solos are more memorable in general. It’s simply less information to remember, therefore it’s easier to remember. Most of my favorite rock solos are fairly short, it’s rare you hear a famous solo that’s 10 minutes long. Sick playing, Ross!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks. I agree!

[@Jamsville]

Ross Campbell I will say that one extremely memorable solo that’s also long is Frampton’s Do You Feel Like We Do solo

[@eliash2827]

Thanks Ross, This lesson was proper sick. You look good in that hat!

[@davehughes9372]

I’ve been playing for 40 years. You are a great teacher. You deliver the facts concisely & clearly.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you Dave!

[@autocrow]

I send friends videos of me playing and they say, "why are you sending me this?" lol. You make a lot of sense. The hat is sick! and the lesson was proper! (See, I took the same phrase and gave it a twist) ; )

[@jamesfox9922]

Thank you ross...For teaching us so-so players how to improve our guitar playing...

[@longangrycarrot]

The phrase in 0:24 with bend/slides is incredible!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@alward5678]

You get better and better Ross. Great playing as usual. Love your lessons. Thanks Sir.

[@SuperMadmore]

You got me at "it takes time" and "you wont become a guitargod in 4 weeks". Anyone claiming that i will learn to solo in 5 min... well that one i dont even listen to. Thanks!!

[@tinman8014]

You’re an incredible player Ross, bravo. A lot of hard work has gone into that.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Tinman Thank you so much.

[@julschong]

That opening solo!!

[@AngelPerez-lm8uj]

Bro I’ve been watching your videos like mad lately, thank you!!

[@gary8396]

I went to Perth music college to study guitar from nc/to BA. Ross you wipe the floor with any so called tutor I have come across. Absolutely incredible playing feel and understanding of the instrument and music theory.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Ah thank you so much Gary!

[@joe800096]

Man that Custom Shop Strat sounds so nice.

[@RealRiffRaf]

Thanks Ross, this lesson was proper sick, you look great in that hat! 🤘🏻

[@johnl.6930]

What a feast of ideas!!! I’m going to nibble at each morsel so I can truly learn how play phrases I hear. Amazing lesson! Clearly articulated and demonstrated. Thanks so much Ross!

[@renwickconolly2839]

Great lesson.. keeping it real...

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@MrChicopogi]

Great lesson, Ross! Thank you so much!

[@primaskateboutique]

The hat rocks. You are the guitar messiah and i'm sending this to all of my non-guitar playing friends just to annoy them. Cheers! 🎸

[@fotoajojo]

Another great lesson Ross. I have your course and it has finally got me "understanding" music and the guitar. "The magic pill" of "memorizing" shapes and licks meant that I was leaving the musicianship to somebody else and just regurgitating. Memorizers eventually get the dry heaves because there is nothing left. I have not looked at a chord chart in over a year, because I can look at the neck and build my own chords and change colors with inversions and spreads etc.; see the arpeggios at an instant and how those scales and modes fit. Incredibly freeing. Now to prove that I am not a paid spokesperson - DUDE, you gotta re-record your course. I know its a lot of work, but the first thing I thought when I started watching was, " What kind of parent would let their 8-year-old get a tattoo?" Not to mention that your lighting, composition, audio and post production are getting SOOO much better. Also, you now look like a 14-year-old with a tattoo. There are a lot of great content providers out there, but between You, Quist, Fretjam, Jens Larsen, David Hamburger and Corey Congilio - I am finally getting where I want to be - having fun every time I pick up a guitar because I am understanding where I am on the instrument and where I can go from there. Thanks.

[@xriz8409]

i second his course! it got me started looking at guitar differently.. and he is open about the shortcut stuff... i dont go to him exclusively, but his fretboard memorization stuff and visualising patterns and such definitely improved my vision. and lets be honest: money talks in this world: 12$ per month, full access... theres courses which charge a lot more, might be more choices... but if you understand his courses...yea man, you can play music!

[@masqacordes]

Thank you so much for your labor Ross❤️🎸

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

Top notch pro grade player! Inspire many of us you do Ross. Thank you for this great content!

[@lgp4960]

I’ve watched hundreds of videos but this one made the most sense, THANKS Ross…and you great in that hat 😉

[@DizzyKrissi]

I really enjoyed your intro-solo - this one bend with a slide was sick.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@garyhughes9199]

Must say, this is one of the best on line lessons I have found !

[@tobortine]

Sorry Ross I don't use phrases like _"...proper sick..."_ but I will say this: You've come closer than anyone else to convincing me that I should check out your guitar course. Your no nonsense sincerity shines through, thanks.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Haha thank you so much!

[@tnvalleyyoga7122]

Thanks, I'm just starting to feel comfortable working on ideas such as this lesson. I just purchased your Amazon book and am learning so much. Thanks also, for keeping it real, no, there are no shortcuts, it takes work.

[@guskalogeros9021]

The intro solo was Fkn great!

[@troymattingly3071]

Ross, you're instruction doesn't frustrate. Your content contains the solutions for guitar frustration. I have, many problems. I am benefitting from watching your videos. I have been getting inspiration from Gary Moore, Kirk Fletcher and Albert King, lately. Thank you for the help, Ross!💯

[@andrebrazleite2777]

Thanks Ross, for sharing your way to think about during improvisation! Really usefull

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks Andre 🙏

[@tonepoet]

Just saying that the motifs were key to this being a great moment is severely discounting your phrasing and finesse. You have a great rhythmic sense and a very nice touch. I dig what you're playing here on every level.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

tonepoet Well, thanks very much!

[@juanjosteady9893]

Hello! I met you yestarday on youtube and I just can say…your advices and your playing are what I would like to get on my guitar playing. I see the same way than you to get a good guitar player. I’m going to buying your books for sure. Thank you so much from Madrid, Spain

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Hey! Thanks man :)

[@Paul_Warren_Wolfe]

Thanks, Ross, that lesson was proper sick, and you look great in that hat.

[@dougmiddleton5117]

Great job teaching, Ross!! 👍😊 Spot on...

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks! 😃

[@derrickholmes2586]

Ross..... you make that Strat sound really really nice.

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

0:24 Suweet!

[@johnolenski]

Killer. Love your style and sound

[@nextgenerationmusicsession820]

Great job Ross! Excellent playing.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks a lot!

[@MattAngiono]

Quist is the man, glad to hear you got to collaborate!

[@user-vk3ru4pt3t]

Great,Great and Great Very Great Ross!!

[@ChristofferKeizer]

You are a very good teacher. In only 2 videos I've taken away so much. I look forward to working through more. Thank you, sir.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@imzatman]

Great video as every other one! Keep the good energy brother, creative content!

[@basslinger]

Thank you!

[@DoveSimon]

Really tasteful solo Ross. Your playing is highly Motif-ating. Thanks for the great content

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@johnandrade9365]

Brilliant playing

[@johnny69rwood]

Hat looks good mate, cheers for sharing your thoughts and knowledge

[@krisskross6135]

Thanks Ross very nice lesson and motivations.

[@naranpol]

Great lesson! What I've been trying, somewhat successfully, is to play some random call lick and repeating it immediately (following the repetition legitimise of Adam Neely), and then again improvising a response and then repeating that, to force myself to play with the ear and not my fingers and eyes :)

[@cmick09ish]

Yes dude! I've been using Quist backing tracks for years, and kinda the only backing track maker that I can tolerate waiting through someone else's solo before I can start jamming hahaha! Quist is ridiculously talented and loved your channel for quit awhile too brother. Really stoked to see you growing well on your guitar journey.

[@CarloRossie]

Thanks a lot Ross, this meant a lot 🍷

[@claytonphelps9911]

All your videos are the best out there, period. Keep on being you. God Bless

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you so much

[@mikedizzle298]

What a great piece and solo... I use motifs all the time, just didn't realize it till just now. Haha thanks

[@acousticrocker7990]

Great video! Love the motif idea. Also love what you say in the second half about practice and being realistic about how long it will take to get better. Thankyou!

[@birrdguitarslosnagbar2371]

Daaamn, awesome playing.

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

Thanks Ross Proper Sick! You look great in that stash! You make flat billed hats look cool too!

[@johnlambert8375]

That was so good man! Great feel and tasty licks... very well crafted!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

John Lambert Thank you John!

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

Thanks, Ross, this lesson was proper sick, and, you look great in that hat.

[@analogblues9606]

Thanks Ross! I love your guitars and tone! Could you do a video on your Amp, pedals and pickups?

[@analogman9697]

You "out-greasied" Robben on that lick.

[@electronicsanta8149]

Thanks Ross this lesson was super sick and you look amaaaaazing in that hat!!!! killer licks bro for real.

[@herdoiza1]

Loved the lesson and the extras in BPG! Thanks!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Awesome! So glad to hear that

[@JoeyAndersonMusicProducer]

Love your note selection and phrasing!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks Joey!

[@CargoShorts7]

Glad to see you're looking well man! Great lesson and playing! Cheers

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

WillyM415 thank you!

[@danilosalis6391]

Awesome lesson Ross! Very inspiring. And that solo is pure class man...thanks a lot.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you sir!

[@tahaofficial7132]

this one helped a lot to get out of a mess in my head.

[@bobwalters9151]

Keep up the good work Ross! Love your phrasing...

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@StrikerBurns]

Great lesson I’m becoming a new member today. Your a very good teacher. Speak clearly and straight to the point which is in gaging. Props Man

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Striker Burns thank you so much!

[@lynnhathaway1247]

Awesome lesson Ross. Your advice and learning techniques are top notch. Looking forward to more vids from you!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@troymattingly3071]

Quist is the go to backing track system. The first part of these tracks are, so enjoyable, that I, often, play along with his leads. That solo in C, has some awesome flavor, reminiscent, of early talents of the 1960s and 1970s. Thank you, Ross!💯

[@Arschmusiker]

Good lesson as always, thanx Ross. Nice hat by the way.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks Simon!

[@peti802]

Sounds great! Another insightful lesson. Thanks

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you John!

[@peti802]

@@RossCampbellGuitarist Really nice phrasing. I'm trying to "borrow" as much as I can. Have you ever heard of Howard Roberts (HR is a Dirty Guitar Player)?

[@RC32Smiths01]

You sure play very well man! Always great to learn from you!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@RossCampbellGuitarist You are very welcome!

[@hearpalhere]

Really enjoyed your solo and tips Ross. Your tone and phrasing was great man! I love all the little variances you put in with pickup selection and picking location too.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Hear Pal Here thanks a lot!

[@sixstringbluesify]

Loving the tone!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks!

[@fergalwaldron8781]

Great ideas Ross - you've got fantastic feel and a proper melodic sense.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@ARCHDEACONMUSIC]

Cool lesson bro! I like the way you explain everything as it's the right way to teach! Great job! :)

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks!

[@Ones_Complement]

Awesome lesson.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks!

[@firstnamelastname1101]

Great advice and presentation. Liked and subscribed.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you. Welcome to the channel :)

[@gratefulfrog7413]

Illuminating lesson Ross. Thx dude!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@andrewamicarelli]

GREAT video.. thanks keep it up!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@stephenhanlin2388]

It’s been cool watching you’re playing improve. Well done Ross!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you Stephen!

[@robravitz9071]

Spot on love your ideas and playing! Helps to think about melody instead of scales...

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@slinkytones1736]

Awesome lesson!!!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks!

[@joeyroble7864]

Good insight on impro thanks Ross

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@satchrules101]

Hi Ross was wondering if u had any lessons on the bulletproof course, on how to to learn when playing Phrases over the changes , like counting or something ?to help I. Knowing where I am in the bar or measure, I’m always late or early leaving the strings to early , I struggle with this but getting a lot better now thanks great playing bro !

[@tshapiro1000]

Awesome video. Sure, same concepts I've known for years, but, you gave an inspiring refresh.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@RickDanner]

awesome solo love it

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@theologian1456]

This is a really valuable lesson!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you!

[@Stevewatson3]

Thank you ross! Wish I had a teacher like you back when I was grinding it out and now! Your classy and inspiring mate and your choice of guitars is ace!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you so much!

[@DornAndGrant]

That’s just lovely playing

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you Trevor!

[@_RLP]

Killer upload, mate. Very tasteful. Cheers

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thank you Ricardo!

[@scottemmonsmusic6001]

Nicely presented

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks Scott!

[@ejm922]

brilliant!!

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Thanks!

[@hannaobrc1947]

Practice every day have fun with instrument, take ideas from other players u like( Blues,Metal ,Rock).just know basic theory Diatonic scales..Just knowing ROots 3-5- b7 will take ur journey long way..Dont be harsh on yourself, have fun.great video Ross

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Proper sick motifs! Tasty.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

RockStarJazzCat thanks!

[@enricosenno7767]

Your playing gets Better and Better ...great

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

Enrico Senno 77 thank you!