5 Tips For Better Blues Solos

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    In today's lesson we will talk about five important musical concepts you can use next time you improvise a blues solo. We'll cover phrasing, development, turnarounds, silences, rhythm and more. Use these ideas in your solos and see where they take you.
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  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I am indeed a simple man, anytime I see Blues in the title I am interested automatically. Great lesson man!

    • @dcoch2000
      @dcoch2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "I am indeed a simple man." Sounds like a great title for Blues composition!!

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dcoch2000 Ahh thanks man!

    • @TheOriginalBillyYO
      @TheOriginalBillyYO 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Third one is E7. 2 frets down on the a string from the d is an e note buddy

    • @MustafaBaabad
      @MustafaBaabad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree this is a very good lesson. The rhythm is just right to pass the time away and relax!

  • @eskilthor669
    @eskilthor669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I didn’t really know what I was doing in my solos before. And when I was watching this video I laughed at how great this tips were. Great video man!

    • @urbanosuldan1942
      @urbanosuldan1942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Laughing while watching means your amazed thats why im laughing rightnow.

    • @sammiewylie1546
      @sammiewylie1546 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blues riffs

    • @danieltoba549
      @danieltoba549 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is good a GUITARIST man
      But I don't Know
      What are He is Talking About 🤪🙈

  • @ansol68
    @ansol68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Like the man before me said, "great lesson, man!" I swear, I'm learning more from you in 15 minutes than I've learned from these other TH-cam teachers I've been watching for 2 years. Thank's for your lessons and the time you put into them. You're a natural teacher my friend.

  • @dcoch2000
    @dcoch2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Best explanation and example of playing behind the beat I have ever seen. It was an eye opener! Thank you, for that!

  • @chfanz
    @chfanz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love your videos! I’ve only watched them while I’m “working” tho and never at home with my guitar..
    But they definitely make me feel like “the next step” i need to take is so possible and it makes me feel like playing more, and that overcoming my block is not only possible but fun!!
    So well explained.
    Thank you!

  • @berniejii3739
    @berniejii3739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great stuff. Loved the William Shattner "I'm... playing..the....blues"

  • @bflo5210
    @bflo5210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great ideas for sure...I hate getting stuck in "the box"

  • @qjarman7753
    @qjarman7753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just discovered you.. great fresh approach man, I’m hooked!

  • @haveguitar
    @haveguitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice, always fun to get some inspiration... thanks!

  • @azmike3572
    @azmike3572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I stay IN the box...it's comfortable and everyone there knows me...

  • @Tata_Marcin
    @Tata_Marcin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm playingggg theee bluuuess😃 What an outstanding concept!!! Life changer man. You're genius David Wallimann 👏🤝

  • @janemccambridge1868
    @janemccambridge1868 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you. Really enjoyed this lesson. Really clear and simple to understand ❤

  • @skandalight
    @skandalight ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just found your channel and its helped me so much after I started playting after an 8 year break. cheers mate!

  • @Yellowshark667
    @Yellowshark667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thanks for sharing your knowledge, you have the right idea and you know where frustrated players like me need to pick up the guitar and try it again. Awesome videos!!!!

    • @MustafaBaabad
      @MustafaBaabad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He does not show off his skill. But nicely guide us through to express ourselves.

  • @anthonychambers8691
    @anthonychambers8691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video and excellent teaching! I am going to watch this one again and again. I had not watched your channel before, but after this video i am now subscribed.

  • @frantisca
    @frantisca ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. I was using 4 of the 5 instinctively. The tension notes are a bit more tricky to end up in "magic". But OK worth trying...

  • @lorenvguitar614
    @lorenvguitar614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great teacher, man you have amazing tricks to improve one's playing. Thank you

  • @zeyy84
    @zeyy84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "We have 3 chords, the G7, D7 and D7"

    • @hectorheath
      @hectorheath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Technically it is three chords.Just not three different chords 😂😂😂

    • @zeyy84
      @zeyy84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hectorheath you're right

    • @caseywilson6356
      @caseywilson6356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @evan wade that's what I thought I heard, but assumed he must have said E7 for the third chord

  • @pennythecat
    @pennythecat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant lesson-twice you made great points without using a guitar! Amazing.

  • @glennrosa234
    @glennrosa234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro. David so stoked to have scrolled upon this vlog because latlely (yesterday while playing i was questioning my blues leads, i live in hawaii ,we play all kinds of stuff sadly the blues might be th least played at times ,explaining my lack of any gain in luster or getting more creative) but long story short This video gave me So Much ! You are a Guru , because im OK in experience your great Style, Approach along with great terminology of your point was perceived right to my Music brain ,so i got it Thanks in this short time i think at least it feels like i really expanded to another level, which is a little hole i had lately is now filled, being older now if i didnt get that filled ,i would have taken a step toward prob downward kinda not caring spin ... u see where im going ( u prob think, " nobody would get fhis Deep, hah) but yeah bro your sharing of your( in hawaii we call it " Mana") inner Knowledge has made a great & positive difference in my musical self! Thanks Again & will support wut you do my Man🤙p.s. your name in hawaiian, 1 of my favorite is "KAWIKA" : Kuh Vee Kuh . Jus Sayin 👊👍🤙✌️

  • @eze698
    @eze698 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will only say my opinion ..for all those who make a serious decision to learn to play this instrument, one thing is certain, every guitar produces a sound in accordance with its performance, and this is called the color of the sound, SO THERE IS NO GOOD COLOR OR BAD COLOR..THERE IS ONE THAT YOU LIKE....OR NOT, SO THERE IS NO GOOD OR BAD GUITAR?! ALL GUITARS ARE LIKE WOMEN, they suit some and some don't... with a good amplifier and a good processor, I use the AX3000G KORG on my recordings, you can get a good sound, let's say this Epiphone SL guitar.. or I use Flight (Slovenian manufacturer, shape Les Paul) I also use Ibanez Gio GRG 121, also Stagg shape Stratocaster, produced in 1995, they all sound great, depending on the purpose for which song I want to use them. All guitars has a great sound and with good parameters it can be used as a professional instrument , best regards from Edy ..and all the best in your future work

  • @mayday6682
    @mayday6682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love how u compare things with music , make it easier to understand

  • @ALtheDoctorWho
    @ALtheDoctorWho ปีที่แล้ว

    It's funny when I was playing more back in the late 60s early 70's thats what I did. I got bored and added little extensions. I did not care if it was correct or not as long as it sounded ok to me.Thank you for sharing. c];-)

  • @martynspooner5822
    @martynspooner5822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the different concepts they all make perfect sense but speaking for myself would never think of them as always to focused on which scale where etc. Thanks a lot

  • @prateekmurmu
    @prateekmurmu ปีที่แล้ว

    You've just opened my fucking eyes brotha! You're giving some priceless advices for free... Appreciate that!

  • @jvitanza15
    @jvitanza15 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I follow the logic "follow the chords", but his examples don't make sense to me. Example: He says the 7 of A7 (which is G) and D7 (which is C) are not in the A minor pentatonic scale. Only, they are lol. The A minor pentatonic is ACDEG. Can someone please help me make sense of this?

  • @andrewfrancis7739
    @andrewfrancis7739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful playing I should also mention. Great tips too

  • @tangoplod72
    @tangoplod72 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great, thanks, I've been looking for "learn advanced guitar" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Wanichael Corylexander Equalizer - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.

  • @ioannisdenton
    @ioannisdenton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great simple and effective advices! I want to get into fingerstyling the blues..

  • @jeffjefrocaywood3207
    @jeffjefrocaywood3207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your awesome bro i learned so much just the last 2 videos thanks for sharing

  • @RecycledRocker2
    @RecycledRocker2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey David ...The five tips are very helpful in my journey...especially tip #5 . I seem to get caught up in the quick licks ..jamming as many licks that I can in each bar or measure...My fingers would take over and everything just sounded generic.... Adding tip#5 kinda got me back in to why I picked up the guitar in the first place...The pain in my HEART...I can feel it. Thanks

  • @gitpickn8551
    @gitpickn8551 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, I love how you reached for your Strat! I laughed out loud! It reminds me of how I treat all my precious ladies (Guitars) They have feelings and should be pampered LOL!!

  • @NevertahnProduction
    @NevertahnProduction 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im really not following. youre saying things i already know, then playing all these notes that dont make sense to me, but sounds cool.

  • @luisamaya3931
    @luisamaya3931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a guitar comment section I hope I can find what I’m looking for but does anyone have a understable video on how to chord tone target I need to know this is by far my hardest plateau to get passed I’m such a noodler I hate it cuz I get bored of my own solos also learning how to play blues chord progressions or rock or soul is hard for me I don’t know what makes a genre other then basics for blues you use 7th chords rock power chords? Soul major 7th or maj9? But what about all those weird chords /chords flat 5,11,13

  • @adaneinthelife
    @adaneinthelife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy, so mind blown rn. Best guitar teacher ever!

  • @MustafaBaabad
    @MustafaBaabad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the excellent lesson Chief. This is the one I am looking for. A good rhythm to pass an evening away while relaxing and enjoying the time and at the same time express the emotion. Cheers from Indonesia.

  • @El_Pimpin_Shizz
    @El_Pimpin_Shizz ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Tip 1 - Don’t Be Slave To The First Position Of The Minor Pentatonic Scale - 1:12
    Tip 2 - Follow The Chords - 3:51
    Tip 3 - Adding Tension - 6:53
    Tip 4 - Don’t Use Your Pick - 9:13
    Tip 5 - Slow Down - 12:10

  • @rockista4195
    @rockista4195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I enjoyed this lesson immensely! Thank you Mr Walliman!

    • @Wallimann
      @Wallimann  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!!

    • @chrisparkin9947
      @chrisparkin9947 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Wallimann You are a star, mate. Thanks for putting this stuff out there.

  • @randomguy-dy3uy
    @randomguy-dy3uy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny if i lay down my guitar I can make up solos in my head, when I pick up the guitar I go blank and sound the same everytime lol......

  • @ck2music712
    @ck2music712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really wish your guitar was as loud as your voice in this, man... But great lesson...

  • @MovingBlanketStudio
    @MovingBlanketStudio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That last tip reminded me of the "these pretzels are making me thirsty" line from Seinfeld.

  • @adam_-adam
    @adam_-adam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang man you make this look so easy with as few notes as possible. I wish I can master this but my brain's not letting me :/

  • @lennymo9088
    @lennymo9088 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips. IMHO your guitar is low in the mix. Thanks for posting.

  • @michaelwoods3850
    @michaelwoods3850 ปีที่แล้ว

    I played the same 5 licks over and over for 20 min, gets boring quick

  • @simontemplar3359
    @simontemplar3359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved how I didn't see where the vocal notes were going, but when it hit the guitar, it was jazz! Amazing stuff. Enrolling right now. More people need to know about your channel! This is fantastic. And that guitar is really cool looking too! Thanks again. Cheers!

    • @Wallimann
      @Wallimann  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Simon!!

  • @BAWORBLUES
    @BAWORBLUES ปีที่แล้ว

    Very simple n fun. Tx bro David. From 🇲🇨 l like this🎸

  • @donharper7972
    @donharper7972 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is my first time on your channel and really enjoyed your lesson,
    Thanks

  • @Rangotz
    @Rangotz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was incredibly well delivered, I caught myself smiling at the "I'm playing the blues" part, because it was a very fun and simple way to explain phrasing in solos!

  • @ruscruz7976
    @ruscruz7976 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very important video ..please watch !!! Thanks

  • @OldJong
    @OldJong 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spock!...I.... am.... playingthe..........................................................blues :-)

  • @JB19504
    @JB19504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What preset are you using. If it's a home made preset, can you post it on AXE-Change?

  • @Bob48
    @Bob48 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks ...Just discovered your site. Great vid. I'm in.

  • @darel90820
    @darel90820 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're not just a good guitar player but also a very good teacher man! Keep on inspiring us! Thank you!

  • @tylerdurden5191
    @tylerdurden5191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trapped in Pentatonic - Thanks for my diagnose Doc and thanks for the cure as well

  • @JohnKokas
    @JohnKokas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice

  • @kevgrogan1927
    @kevgrogan1927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best tutorials I've come across, thank you

  • @jm7859
    @jm7859 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am yet to find a guitar teacher that teaches the concept of blues and the line that divides blues and not blues solo. Blues is hard for me . Teachers only teach licks. I can shred but I can't blues.

  • @crawdini7641
    @crawdini7641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Wayne would have said...i'm playing....the ......blues

  • @danzstrat2597
    @danzstrat2597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am subscribing because of this video, and I hope for more simple blues lessons/tricks. I need them.

  • @humanidrome
    @humanidrome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great lesson, David, merci

  • @ashuzguitar
    @ashuzguitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Intelligence isn't limited just to acads or business. 🤘

  • @julienwhite4558
    @julienwhite4558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pour sonner out et riche , utiliser la gamme mineure mélodique et ses modes , bartock, altérée...diminuée
    , ( carlton , henderson , luke ..

  • @quantumthink
    @quantumthink ปีที่แล้ว

    I signed up on your site, but do not see where free blues backing track in A can be found. Where is it please?

  • @thechach2491
    @thechach2491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great. And all around great vibe. Thank you.

  • @richardpenhardt6100
    @richardpenhardt6100 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with the tension thing with the caveat of ... if one "plays" out of the lines notes their validity is reliant on the honest intent and not as much on knowing their relative origins. in other words playing free of control.

  • @nedim_guitar
    @nedim_guitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, that thing about the fingers being in control... Well put! I haven't thought about it before, but I find myself often being more mechanical than musical, and I'm not even a player that's not stuck in the box. This is actually quite helpful!

  • @Rectitude4U
    @Rectitude4U 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good advice at the right time for me.
    Liked and Subscribed.

  • @dillonhamrick2744
    @dillonhamrick2744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of You Tubes greatest hits. Learned so much. Thx David!

  • @BobGnarley.
    @BobGnarley. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    definitely some great tips. now just need to learn the other pentatonic positions to use them lol

  • @Mikee535
    @Mikee535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Started watching your videos a short time ago and wow I am blown away you are my number one guitar teacher and life guru here on TH-cam. I am totally down with what you were saying you're just talking my language man. I like that style of playing behind the beat I was doing that and didn't know they had a name for it. BB King did that very well!

    • @Wallimann
      @Wallimann  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!!

  • @doug.heartstringssound
    @doug.heartstringssound ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful helpful tips! Thank you

  • @Luizxsilva
    @Luizxsilva ปีที่แล้ว

    Acabou de ganhar um inscrito. Sensacional!

  • @bumblebone7813
    @bumblebone7813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good lesson sir...thank you very much.

  • @philrisser6853
    @philrisser6853 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is just a ivdeo. it didnt show any tab or skill building. just showing off lol

  • @michaelvarney.
    @michaelvarney. ปีที่แล้ว

    So… play the blues like William Shatner speaks!

  • @gezzababe8888
    @gezzababe8888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marvelous tips!!! Thanks a bundle!!!!

  • @gabsguitarvlog
    @gabsguitarvlog ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for sharing! rock on!🤘🏾

  • @JohnMarcell
    @JohnMarcell 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Holy shit that last tip is a light bulb thank you forever bro

  • @nyacoustics8373
    @nyacoustics8373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tips! very detailed to sound pro

  • @ReubensLair
    @ReubensLair ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thx for these tasty tips

  • @guitarnerd4489
    @guitarnerd4489 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for letting me out of the box David! I was trapped in there without food or anything! Almost died in there. This was exactly what I needed!

  • @heavy_70s70
    @heavy_70s70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything you need to know about soling in one video!

  • @caostv9474
    @caostv9474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you good guy David sir.

  • @joshsmith7033
    @joshsmith7033 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the guy from creed!!!! No way!!!!

  • @Poly6Groove
    @Poly6Groove ปีที่แล้ว

    8:36 it gave me a good laugh when you’ve returned home 😂

  • @cursulziurel8457
    @cursulziurel8457 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome ! what a great tutourial God bless!

  • @fonikotsoureki8476
    @fonikotsoureki8476 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everytime he hits that A7 I hear the better call saul intro

  • @jackthompson6383
    @jackthompson6383 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the video I've been looking for.

  • @stagesixx
    @stagesixx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A few people have commented they heard William Shatner in there and I can see that, but I thought Christopher Walken at first. When he’s talking about playing behind the beat, it occurs to me that’s what makes Walken and Shatner’s speech patterns so interesting, especially when exagerated by an impressionist. Now I can see it in the music.

  • @petergracey4124
    @petergracey4124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry I have a question and is really hurting my head but is the E7 chord not played the same as the D7 only 2 frets up?

  • @The9mmProfessor
    @The9mmProfessor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video. Thank you for this

  • @ramseyberry3295
    @ramseyberry3295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everytime you land it perfectly while looking at us and smiling i couldn't help but laugh, cause its just a "see?! moment" 😂😂😂

  • @gregchaynes
    @gregchaynes ปีที่แล้ว

    super impressed brother

  • @arniewhite2205
    @arniewhite2205 ปีที่แล้ว

    humpday humer does'nt hurt.....

  • @MelodyMaker
    @MelodyMaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tip 5. Oh ya. Was thinking of this yesterday when listening to Gary Clark Jr. play "Big Lights" (youtube video with his mirrored sunglasses)

  • @harmonyVEVO
    @harmonyVEVO 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:50
    3:02
    3:23

  • @andrewgmurphy
    @andrewgmurphy ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the share, confirms a lot of what I was already kind of doing except the last tip "I'm playing the blues". Don't think I'll ever forrrrrrr get that one now.

  • @theresewalters1696
    @theresewalters1696 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips 😊! Much appreciated.

  • @jaklabb1296
    @jaklabb1296 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    tried to sign up. automatic password was rejected. you supplied it, what gives?

    • @Wallimann
      @Wallimann  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Send me an email at support@guitarplayback.com and I’ll help you out!

  • @sanjaygahlot
    @sanjaygahlot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent ❤