Unlock chord-scale connectors on the guitar

Combining chords and scales on the guitar is something that so many guitar students ask me about in their lessons with me here in Vancouver. To many, it seems like such a difficult task because when they look down at the fretboard, they see so many options, too many, and it's all overwhelming.
But the truth of it is that we only need to see a few options at any time. We don't need to see the entire fretboard -- or think about all the music theory possible -- all at once to make a decision. When we have just a few great options, these ideas "light up" on the fretboard whenever we see these opportunities. Learn how to connect major chords with the major pentatonic scale.
Full tabs, practice tips, bonus content, and more are available on our Patreon
/ guitarlessonsvancouver
Some of the tabs and diagrams are available on my website at
www.bluemorris.com/post/unloc...
The book Guitar Soloing Like a Pro is available on Amazon. Details here:
www.bluemorris.com/shop

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching everyone! Some tabs on my website at www.bluemorris.com/post/unlock-chord-scale-connections and lots more lesson content on our Patreon group www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver 🎸

[@melroybent4213]

Hi if ever I visit Canada i would like to visit you. Iam hope my dreams come true. Tc.

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@@melroybent4213 Thanks Melroy!

[@draliakram5504]

A simple minor scale shape exists at the same location.
I am still learning, but to my understanding for the blues we use minor scales over major chords.

[@LetArtsLive]

Is that a Les Paul Studio? Do they Still put a PC board in them?

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

@Dr Ali Akram You can use major over major, and in a blues context minor pentatonic over a blues or blues rock. But we cannot use major pentatonic over a minor key. Just doesn't work 😀

[@NiekkieNick]

Your lessons are so easy to follow. No complicated guitar theory, just straight to the point. Lots of light bulb moments for me!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@cornishman-uk4xe]

Another light bulb moment for me there Blue. I love how you connected the lower Barre C chord with same jam session. Excellent.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear thanks for watching!!

[@johnmacmillan627]

Blue, another great lesson. Your books and your Patreon site are the best!

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Thank you! Much appreciated :)

[@byronstrickland377]

Agree!

[@pulpdoc02]

What a great lesson. I look forward to every Saturday drop of a new one

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks again Henry! Good to see you here in the comments each week too 😀🎸

[@user-mc5xj3mb4d]

Blue you’re a life changer I have struggled so much with the guitar, given up and tried again and again, hopefully you have given me hope again, thanks from the UK.

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Glad to hear it! You can do it!

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You are a great teacher, my friend. The information you have sincerely provided has opened a new window for me. It brought motivation, willingness to work and happiness. I would like to thank you very much for your contribution to humanity and music in this world where everything is reduced to money. I'm so glad to meet you.

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Thank you for saying! Much appreciated 👍

[@thuggeetennessee7981]

Great little video.... unhurried and very clear. Thanks!

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Thanks Tone Ranger!!

[@mike7979dora]

That's what I needed simplicity for a beginner. Thanks

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Thanks Mike, glad it helped

[@DavidGoffRealtor]

Thank you for EXPLAINING these licks and where they come from. I believe you are the only online instructor to do this.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching! Glad i could help.

[@kenny3485]

Light bulb moment!!! A Greatful Dead, Gerry Garcia tone, that is so simple!! Thanks!

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Great thanks Kenny!

[@licksnkicks1166]

This is helping me so much. I am so glad that I found your site! Thank you so much! There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks! Glad to hear it. Lots more coming.

[@johntoland3520]

Thankyou for your broadcast,,,,I play strings and I will have to check out your teaching posts...I don't read music, but my hands love my guitar...thanks , John

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you John!

[@AZ-FPV]

Great - i think this explains how to deal with all major chords .. !! 🤘🎸🎶

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Thanks A P!

[@charlesfellows8130]

Another good one Blue, before you know it you'll have explained caged without saying caged.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Hahaha, thanks Charles, I do seem to be doing that 😎

[@noelmcmahon4566]

Seriously my playing has accelerated since I found this channel… thank you

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear thank you! More lessons coming here and our Patreon www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@barruzza]

Great lesson! Opens up so many different ideas. You are a great teacher. And thank you for creating this lesson. I realize how much time and effort gos into these videos.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Sal, that's great to hear, really appreciate the feedback!

[@timleem3609]

You are a great guitar teacher because you know how to cut thru all the complex theory and come up with these gems! I’ve learned a lot in the last week alone just watching your videos. Bought yr solo book and now thinking on the patreon. Have to check it out.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Tim! Really appreciate that! Let me know if you have any questions about the book.

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Great lesson, and I have watched hundreds!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Anthony! Lots more coming to this channel!

[@dlawless2116]

From one BC boy to another....your instruction is fantastic.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool thanks! Nice to see some more BC'ers on here

[@peg.6880]

Most helpful video for me so far and my knowledge on guitar. Thanks.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad to hear thank you!!

[@leemcdermott7831]

Great lesson!! Cystal clear - just what I need!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Good to hear, thanks Lee!!

[@teskelid]

Another lesson with you tonight and just lovin it again ! Very good instruction easy peezy to fallow ! Thank You !

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@neiladams2107]

Again, making another concept seem very easy and quickly relatable. It's absolutely brilliant.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks again Neil! 👍

[@rsitarsi4804]

Great video, clear, lucid information, plainly presented . Wonderful! Many thanks for posting , and best regards.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@RBZ3]

Very well done Blue...cheers!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks RB, thanks again for watching each week!

[@paulmundy8312]

Absolutely brilliant lesson.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you Paul!

[@mrjc12]

Fuk yeah! Amazeballs!!! It’s coming to me like a puzzle, this was needed. Thank you great sir!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad I could help!

[@hdh5254]

Again, amazing! Greetings from Germany.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you again for watching

[@davidparker2618]

Wow. Major lighbulb moment for me. What an excellent lesson, thank you.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear thanks! Lots more on the channel and our Patreon patreon.com/GuitarLessonsVancouver

[@artytoney2057]

Explained very understandable, which is a rare art in teaching , great job

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you Arty lots more coming to this channel!

[@jakekeys88music]

That's a lot of mileage out of just a couple little concepts! Thank you.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Glad it helped 👍 lots more on the channel

[@Claudio.forte.t]

It was right in my face and I couldn't see it. I can't believe that I can finally solo. Thank you so much, Blue Morris!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Fantastic! Really glad to hear that, congrats 😎

[@jayseb]

Yep - This was an unlock moment. Great video.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad it was helpful! Lots more lessons like it on the channel and our Patreon lessons group www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@JamesGreenbaum]

Brilliant instructional video. Exactly the sort of thing I wish was available 40 years ago !

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks James!

[@rogervirus3346]

I can strum the guitar. Can't play lead. Watched tons of videos. Tired of playing plain scales. Now, after watching this video, i can play improvised melodies. Thank you from The Philippines

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Awesome! That's great to hear! Thanks for commenting.

[@kevinfairless2197]

Totally. Try learning the 5 shapes. And then try coming out of "easy E shape" in both directions on the neck.
It will really open up what you can play.
A minor and C major are the best to learn at first.

[@dalecooper5841]

Great explanation !
Congratulation from France🤘

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Dale!

[@paulhandley3246]

That is very, very useful - thank you! (and there wasn’t 40 minutes of incomprehensible waffle and mindless noodling before I got to the bit I could actually use in my own playing). Good stuff. 👍

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad to hear it thanks Paul!

[@omargarza7060]

Great delivery. What's easy is the way you make it easy to understand. Very well put. 👏 Bravo!

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Thanks Omar!!!

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Your guitar lessons are absolutely amazing. I was feeling stuck for so long. I´ve learned so much since I´m watching your videos. Can´t thank you enough! You´re a fantastic teacher. Greetings from Germany

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear, glad I could help

[@Oli-Oli911]

Hey, just found you here and I like your way of teaching a lot!
Tasty little pieces - easy to digest and very helpful to come from theorie into playing.
I subscribed 🤠🤟
All the best to Vancouver from Mallorca 🌞

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool thanks for joining!! Wish we had your weather here

[@jacostoffbergh9544]

Love the way you explained.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching 🎸

[@epiphone278]

Wow!! I I already knew the chords, I already knew all the pentatonic positions, never made that connection! Ah ha moment for sure! Thank You!!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear thanks! Lots more coming to this channel and our Patreon.

[@sudarshandujari9768]

You are amongst the best i have seen on youtube.. what u teach is easy relavant and so uncommon..why dont u have million subcribers i am surprised... nevertheless thanks... i am buying the soloing book ..... keep them coming

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for saying! I really appreciate that! Let me know if you have any questions about the book.

[@Junterhack]

Another awesome lesson!

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Thanks Mark!

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That Gibson is...wow!!!❤

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks I really the sound of it too

[@herrunsinn774]

Wa... Such great tips! I've been playing for more years than I care to admit and never thought of these simple ideas.... It just occurred to me that we've covered the I and IV chords of the three blues chords... That D (V) chord just two frets above the C is tantalizing close. Allman Brothers major scale blues, here we come!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Yeah love that Allman Brothers sound !!! 🎸👍

[@jmoorecareers]

You have a real knack for making things make sense. Thank you!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Jim!!

[@joseferrer5495]

Great thanks to remember that connect chords can be easy. ❤

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you!!

[@robym.8635]

Great lessons by a great guitar teacher! I think it's time for me to buy your books, thank you so much!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions about the books 😀

[@ping261054]

Surprisingly easy and effective. Thanks!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad it helped!

[@kenarutunian499]

OMG...I'm 60 years old. Took guitar lessons when I was 10...gave up having to learn Mary Had A Little Lamb. I suspect if you'd been my teacher...I'd be playing for stadium audiences right now!!! ahhh haa ha. Seriously, what an awesome intro to your channel. Subscribed and will check out your Patreon as I'm finally serious about playing more than just open and bar chords! Ken

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Fantastic thank you! See you on Patreon 😁

[@realjumper]

Wonderful stuff here.....the fog clears more every time I see your videos!! Thank you :)

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear, thanks!

[@DSilverwood]

Blue, you have an amazing ability to explain these concepts in a way that makes so much sense to me.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear thank you!!

[@Paulmccarthy6801]

Dude I love your videos. What a great teacher. The things I’ve learned since finding you on here. Keep up the the great work.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad to hear it thanks Paul! Lots more on our Patreon too if you haven't checked that out yet. www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@seandelaurentis2687]

What a fantasy lesson!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Sean!!!

[@matthewprimeau8552]

Explained clearly and concise....so even I can remember and understand, thanks. nicely taught.

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Great thanks Matthew!

[@dalepasswaters4898]

Dude hands down you sir are the best teacher on the net! Been following half a dozen there’s but you are the bomb! 😊 ty fir this lesson and you open G Keith Richards lessons. I’m a much better guitarist because of you sir. 😊

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you!!! Lots more coming this year! 👍😎

[@jamesball5743]

Really really great lesson. Very strong teacher.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Lots more on the channel :)

[@michaeljfox16]

when you said you aren't calculating during improv, that helped me realize I am overthinking a TON! Thank you so much for sharing the information, time to binge your channel!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! Lots more on the channel

[@ColdCanadian911]

I had this whole meticulously well thought out question 85% typed out while watching the video and at 9:40’ish you answered it (about A string bar chords using the same shape). Awesome.
Great great video. Thank you 😊

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool! thanks for watching long enough to get the answer 🙂

[@delcapslock100]

I like how you teach, focusing on pattern recognition. Our minds grasp patterns way better than abstract concepts. Subscribed.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks and welcome to the channel

[@simple-security]

I've searched the entire Internet and finally I've found the holy grail!!!
But seriously, this is a go-to guide on teaching people how to play guitar in 15 min and be happy forever.
Major chords, pentatonic easy method, blues, chord progressions, etc. What more do you need?

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Good to hear thanks D B!

[@tomheineman4369]

Great insight blue

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Thanks Tom!!!

[@dennisk5082]

Hey Blue. Another grand clip you have produced. Well-done . I'm so glad I have found your channel😊

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks again Dennis! Really glad to hear it!

[@dennisk5082]

@@GuitarLessonsVancouver The soloing book is great but the visual aspect is golden!!

[@rpg_gamer321]

What an awesome lesson,.. Thank you so much!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching

[@yargyl]

This is exactly where I am- what scales are usable with which chord shapes. Super helpful

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Great thanks H G

[@QBRX]

Yup, pretty cool. Simplified major pentatonic

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Thanks again for watching QBRX!!!

[@jeremylrichardson]

Blue you have become one of my favorites bro. Haha I wake up on Saturday waiting to see what good stuff you have come up with. Keep it up bro. You are killing it.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad to hear thanks Jeremy!

[@prashvet5859]

That was a video that really helped me to approach the scales and chords in a more comprehensive way

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool glad it helped 😀

[@scoobydoo4087]

Another great lesson

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks again for watching, Scooby Doo!

[@WarrenlaidlerExp]

This is a GREAT video! Thank you for connecting the dots on this for me. I just gave it a try and it's already improved my playing greatly.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great! Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@tglass624]

Been all over; seen some good, some bad, but you brother, have it goin' on! V-e-r-y instructive. TU.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Tony! I appreciate that. Lots more coming to the channel and the Patreon www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@pennythecat]

You are providing some solid practical content-excellent job.

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Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@shaunfradd5890]

Great lesson I really learned a lot

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Shaun! Glad to hear it.

[@jeffbosch1697]

Thanks! Great lesson, looking forward to practicing it. I like the instructor's upbeat easy-going approach and clear instructions. I just sent off for his books and will likely sign up for Patreon next payday.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool thanks Jeff! Let me know if you have any questions about the books or Patreon.

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Good to see you managed to get Ringo to back you up on the drums.

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Yeah he's been working on his timing a lot lately 😄👍

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Gracias Blue!!! Tu canal cada dia mejor!! abrazooo

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Y gracias por su apoyo cada semana José!!

[@owenanstey436]

Great lesson once again, so straight forward even i could dig it.

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Thanks Owen!

[@olaveiring6395]

So many lightbulbs with this guy!!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@echoblender]

I enjoy your lessons. Your presentation is pack with useful details that make it so much easier to understand.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Good to hear!

[@icaro2305]

What a great lesson! Thank you!
What about making a video just like this one but mixing minor and major shapes, connections and “opportunities” next door? I would love to see something like that.
Love your job. Thank you again 😊

[@aussenobst]

Ich lerne hier so viel. Dankeschön dafür 👍

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@trevlon24]

Great Lesson.
I'm in Scotland - just ordered your Soloing Like A PRO for urgen delivery from Amazon UK
Keep up the enjoyable, informative and well produced You Tube instructions. Thanks.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool, thanks for ordering the book! Look for the page near the beginning with the URL to download the sample MP3s and jam tracks. Sometimes people miss that. And let me know if you have any questions about the book. Thanks! Blue

[@bhagmeister]

Nicely done - thanks

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Thanks for watching!

[@gizzmochannel6073]

Another great lesson. Scales over chord!

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Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@paolod1057]

Great lesson!

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Thanks for watching!

[@geoffpengelly5970]

Another eye opener, dont know about a light bulb moment... I've got lights comming on all over the place. Thank you so much

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Great to hear thanks! Lots more lessons like this on the channel and our Patreon www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@supersoniq3506]

Awesome lesson(s). Finally, someone teaching something that makes sense! Thank you!!!

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Glad it was helpful! Lots more coming here and on our Patreon www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

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Thanks man, this is awesome and really useful. Subscribed! ❤

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great! Welcome to the channel!

[@TheJawtech]

This is a great way of looking at it.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching and commenting 😀

[@guitarman704]

You are impressive in the way you show us what is hidden in clear sight. I have joined your Patreon recently because I believe I will learn a lot of cool things. Nice lesson.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool see you on Patreon!

[@edwardglyons]

Great lesson! Thank you! 👏👏👏

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! 😃 lots more lessons on the channel 🎸

[@joevee5619]

Dude…I dig your practical approach to soloing. when are you getting to New York for a weekend workshop.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Oh man, that would be fun!! Maybe one day. Thanks for watching!

[@sinclairashmanprintmaker3909]

Thank you! This is quite possibly the best and most useful lesson for beginners/intermediates on guitar - it’s practical and encourages people like me to play melodically and with purpose :)

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you!! Lots more on this channel and our Patreon www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@rafa_guitar]

Nice lesson! Thanks Blue Morris!

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Thanks for coming back Rafa!!!!

[@Westernerd1]

Awesome lesson! 🤠🎸

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Thanks Peter!

[@dariuszcislo6233]

Fantastic lesson. Thank you very much! ❤

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! 😃

[@BedeLaplume]

Many Tutorials claim to be so simple, but this one really is.. Cool!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad you liked it. Lots more coming 🎸

[@BedeLaplume]

Excellent if you can find simple concepts with jazzier licks it would be awesome.. This one is ''countryish'' sounding but there is a way to turn it into some Hendrix-like Hammer-ons. Jazz tutorials are always so technical.. Yet as you know, they produce some of the most beautiful and clever licks as well as chord progressions... ​

[@scottwettstein2429]

Great lesson thanks

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you Scott!