Why So Many Guitarists Struggle With Soloing - And How To Fix It!

Struggling to Improvise & Solo on Guitar? Here's Why (and How to Fix It!)
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Ever feel stuck when it comes to guitar solos? You're not alone! This lesson dives deep into the 3 BIG reasons guitarists struggle to improvise:
**Concepts Got You Confused? ** We'll break down how to truly USE those music theory concepts, not just memorize them.
Trying to Do Too Much? ‍ Learn how to take things slow and build a strong foundation for killer solos.
**Not Enough Listening? ** Discover the importance of absorbing guitar greats and how it fuels your improvisation.
Plus, we'll give you actionable practice strategies to overcome these roadblocks and finally unlock your inner guitar soloist.
0:00 - 1:00 Intro
1:01 - 3:15 Soloing Roadblock #1 - "the Illusion of Knowing"
3:16 - 5:35 Pentatonic Practice Strategies
5:36 - 10:58 Major Scale Practice Strategies
10:59 - 11:37 Soloing Roadblock #2 - Trying too much, too soon
11:38 - 13:41 Simple but great sounding blues soloing strategy
13:42 - 16:12 Simple but great sounding major scale strategy
16:13 - 17:34 Soloing Roadblock #3 - Haven't listened to enough guitar related music and solos
17:35 - 18:59 How To develop your ear
19:00 - 21:45 How to get the most benefit from learning licks!

[@supercraig2009]

Nice. I've been struggling for many years. My guitar as a dust collector but deserves a warm touch everyday 😁 Nice instructional video

[@humbleviewpoint]

Even though I can't do it (yet) I followed along with fairly good understanding. I have to thank you for such clarity in your teaching that you bring us along. I appreciate your skill as a teacher.

[@CharlieLongGuitar]

@@humbleviewpoint thanks for the nice comment!!! You’ll get it in no time! 🎸🔥

[@user-wp2ej5mn4c]

Yep over my. Head

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

Me too , I'm trying to practice a different scale now. I've known one my whole life and that is either E or E minor , can't remember but I play the hell out of that 1 scale. Keep at it , I'm sure you'll do better than I have.

[@risingson74]

Same, as a new player, definitely several feet over my head...

[@gergemall]

Great stuff Charlie ❤

[@coonpoon1]

Great lesson Charlie! Should help a lot of players.

[@CharlieLongGuitar]

@@coonpoon1 thanks so much and all the best with your playing! 🎸🎶🔥🎶🎸

[@phile.1381]

Really great lesson, Charlie!

[@CharlieLongGuitar]

@@phile.1381 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🎸🎶🔥🎶🎸

[@securethebag1613]

03:26 my boy says minor 3rd differently

[@CharlieLongGuitar]

@@securethebag1613 whoa my Kentucky accent was all over that…

[@securethebag1613]

​​​😂😂😂 the real accent slipped. Great video BTW. I have to learn to to think in notes

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

I've been playing songs my whole life , some hard songs as well but i know nothing of music theory. I've always wanted to know more.

[@CharlieLongGuitar]

@@rodneysnextchapter615 If you learn the right music theory, it can really save you time and provide those “Ah HA” moments. Then there’s theory that’s more suited for trivia contests. Getting familiar with scale intervals and chords in a key will take you a long way! 🎸🎶🔥

[@rodneysnextchapter615]

@@CharlieLongGuitar makes sense

[@richardsrensen4219]

so inspiring

[@CharlieLongGuitar]

@@richardsrensen4219 thanks for the nice comment and best of luck with your playing! 🎸🔥🎶🔥🎸

[@kevinhudson7555]

top fella charlie

[@CharlieLongGuitar]

Thanks for watching and commenting! 🎶🔥🎶🎸

[@Larrymh07]

Guilty as charged! I can hit speed bag and make it sound like a tap dancer. But put me in a ring and I become Joe Glass Jaw! My guitar playing is the same. 😑

[@mondoseguendo6113]

Maybe your confidence in playing guitar would improve if you didn’t have someone throwing punches at you while you played.

[@Larrymh07]

@@mondoseguendo6113 😂👍

[@a.j.garrett9639]

That guitar sounds great!

[@CharlieLongGuitar]

@@a.j.garrett9639 thanks so much!! It’s been my #1 for about 10 years now! 🎸🔥🎶🎸🎶

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

I was just thinking something sounds off on the E and A strings. Like it’s too spanky. Like it’s on the verge of buzzing. The other strings sound fantastic.

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

These are good points. Another strategy is to work visually, with minimal theory knowledge (that'll come). Learn just one minor pentatonic scale shape, and chord shapes (using CAGED). To improvise a solo on the spot, first, know what key you're playing in. If it's a major key, the scale shape will work either in the position you learned, or thee frets to the left, when it magically becomes a major scale. If the key is minor, then the shape will really work only in the first position. Then, hit some notes from that scale, and notes that match whatever chord's being played at that time. This is a simplification, but it works, and is a good starting point, especially if you find music theory problematic.

[@jeffro.]

I can tell you what the problem is. These idiots see pros doing it and making it look effortless. So they assume anyone can just pick up s guitar and do it. Sorry, dudes. First, you have to practice, practice, practice. And practice more. Second, you need to have music inside your head that wants to get out. Otherwise, you're not a musician. Sorry. Maybe if you learn enough theory, you can fake it. Otherwise, you'll just have to accept it.