Wow a new find for me!!!!! I learned so much just from checking the lessons once. I can't wait to find the time to do it another 100 times. You are an amazing player I know and have met some of the best in the world, and you are right up there with them
Hi Mark, thank you for this and I appreciate it-very kind of you. I am still putting my back catalogue of discs up but there is a lot up there so far and I have an ongoing chord series called "The Chord Book" too which I add to here regularly as well as some shorts. All my compositions are on another channel as well. Let's stay in touch Mark!!!
These lessons are pure gold, full of positive energy. Fantastic breadth and depth of information and lovely McLaughlinesque playing. Getting lots of inspiration from you right now musically and technically.
Thanks Scott! I've been thinking about getting and working with the Slom book for many years but you just sold me! You may be familiar with some of my friends such as David Sancious, Steve Davidowlski ( Dixie Dregs first keyboardist ) and my dear late friend the great Yusef Lateef! If my income improves I may be in touch with you for some advanced guidance. Great video Scott!!!
Thank you Andy and my apologies for the late reply. You are in some great company (I did a short "cliff notes" on Lateef's Thesaurus-what a brilliant man) and well done!! I'd love to stay in touch!!!
Hey Man very cool, Ive started tackling my Slominski book and of course it’s a game changer, For both your ears and hands. It’s so helpful when some like yourself shares their insights into this amazing book. Great chops, l sometimes find fast playing can sound nervous and unmusical. You sound fast and musical, like John McLaughlin. Kudos
Had a blast creating lines with this pattern just now! It´s very nice to notice that using your A note example (as a starting tone of the 6 note pattern) you can create nice lines over 7 chords with two approaches. If i gather your example and think of the four 7th chords on the A dominant diminished scale (a7, c7, eb7, gb7) i get for a7 and eb7= R b9 #9 #11 5 6 For c7 and gb7 i get = R #9 3 #11 6 b7. Hence, you can apply this pattern over 7th chords starting on the root or on the 6th and get different tensions.
Absolutely and nicely done Santiago. I will be doing the next hexachord from Schoenberg's Serenade set in the Slonimsky book soon. Great work Santiago and let's stay in touch.
I used to go see you at I think it was the Embers Lounge in Beaumont years ago and even bought your album I still listen to it you are so talented thanks for the memories Brother
Great lesson. Just discovered your channel. Would you recommend this book for a metal intermediate guitar player? Congratulations for you channel. It's gold. All the best
Hi Carlos, Thank you for this and glad you like the material and find it of interest. In terms of recommending the book itself I suppose it might be worth checking out but the material is definitely "out there" if that makes sense and very 20th Century Modernist in outlook. If that is your thing then definitely. Perhaps snoop around a bit, check out some sample pages and then go from there. Thank you again Carlos and let's stay in touch. Scott M.
@@mtstyre7768 thank you so much for your answer, Scott. I believe many phrases I've heard on TH-cam can be useful for metal. The sequence you played can be related to bands like Death and Cynic. I think it can be useful for some prog metal ideas. Currently, I've been working on Frank Gambale technique book. A brilliant guide for soloing and improvisation. I'm learning a lot from it. Let's be in touch my friend. All the best and congratulations for your work
can all the Slonimsky patterns be moved up or down a minor 3rd or only certain types? love the lessons what i can follow of it greetings from New Zealand -subscribed
HI Scot!!!!Beautiful ... awesome !!! the pattern is all very understandable! congratulations! ... only thing I did not understand what are the very fascinating agreements ... on here use the pattern ...
I hold the pick in a fairly standard manner between the thumb and index finger. Not sure if the pick slants for linear playing. I use a combination of forearm and wrist for lines depending on the sound and dynamics needed. Benson is brilliant always-a true artist.
hi, there I will check out the slonimsky book , I just glimpsed through it . I'm 57 and am not a pro but I jam with friend Glenn, and can not stop my studies it's insane I have never made a dime off of playing it's always been like that , in the 80's the rock bands I was in never made money . I always quit because I wanted to learn more . Do you have a DVD set out , committing to skype lessons is not easy cause of health reasons that I hope can be resolved soon . loved the video , will use my slonimsky book .your band video,s are great ,took me a couple of seconds for my ears get grounded on some of them .
Thank you Anthony and I am glad you are finding these taster videos useful. I hope you get well soon and unfortunately I do not have a DVD set available as of yet. Please stay in touch as we can perhaps do some things on and off if you like.
Hey Scott! I was a student of yours back in the late 90's at a little high school outside of Philly. So awesome I still get to learn from you after all these years. Really digging the atonal ideas -- reminds me of Ron Jarzombek. I took one of the six note ascending sequences you outlined and slapped this thing together: soundcloud.com/modusjonens/on-the-threshold-of-the-thirty-seventh-chamber Hope all is well by you and yours! Cheers, A Wingnut
Wow a new find for me!!!!! I learned so much just from checking the lessons once. I can't wait to find the time to do it another 100 times. You are an amazing player I know and have met some of the best in the world, and you are right up there with them
Hi Mark, thank you for this and I appreciate it-very kind of you. I am still putting my back catalogue of discs up but there is a lot up there so far and I have an ongoing chord series called "The Chord Book" too which I add to here regularly as well as some shorts. All my compositions are on another channel as well. Let's stay in touch Mark!!!
You are really a guitar teacher for guitar players IMHO. Great stuff!
My thanks and we appreciate the kind words. Let's stay in touch!
These lessons are pure gold, full of positive energy. Fantastic breadth and depth of information and lovely McLaughlinesque playing. Getting lots of inspiration from you right now musically and technically.
Thank you Vlad and much appreciated. Stay in touch and I am glad you like them.
Scott your advice really helped 👏 put the pieces together! I've studied a series of books 📚 for years. 😊
Thank you Darin!!
great teacher great lessons
TY!!
👍👍Wow, a fantastic stunning convergence of two handed technical mastery and Big Musical Ears!
Thank you Joshua-much appreciated!!!
Brilliant.
Thank you!!
Amazing stuff. Great lesson. This reminds me of Shawn Lane type of playing/sounds . Awesome. Thanks from Norway
Thank you Frank and greetings from the UK!!!!
You’re amazing scott. Very inspiring lesson.. Thank you for sharing this with the world
Thank you James!!!!!!!!
Thanks Scott! I've been thinking about getting and working with the Slom book for many years but you just sold me! You may be familiar with some of my friends such as David Sancious, Steve Davidowlski ( Dixie Dregs first keyboardist ) and my dear late friend the great Yusef Lateef! If my income improves I may be in touch with you for some advanced guidance. Great video Scott!!!
Thank you Andy and my apologies for the late reply. You are in some great company (I did a short "cliff notes" on Lateef's Thesaurus-what a brilliant man) and well done!! I'd love to stay in touch!!!
Hey Man very cool,
Ive started tackling my Slominski book and of course it’s a game changer,
For both your ears and hands.
It’s so helpful when some like yourself shares their insights into this amazing book.
Great chops, l sometimes find fast playing can sound nervous and unmusical.
You sound fast and musical, like John McLaughlin. Kudos
Thank you Howard and I appreciate it!!!!!
Very nice Scott thank you. Glad i found you on facebook. Keep on pickin my new friend.
Great Peter and thank you for the kind words--Lets keep in touch.
Had a blast creating lines with this pattern just now! It´s very nice to notice that using your A note example (as a starting tone of the 6 note pattern) you can create nice lines over 7 chords with two approaches. If i gather your example and think of the four 7th chords on the A dominant diminished scale (a7, c7, eb7, gb7) i get for a7 and eb7= R b9 #9 #11 5 6 For c7 and gb7 i get = R #9 3 #11 6 b7. Hence, you can apply this pattern over 7th chords starting on the root or on the 6th and get different tensions.
Absolutely and nicely done Santiago. I will be doing the next hexachord from Schoenberg's Serenade set in the Slonimsky book soon. Great work Santiago and let's stay in touch.
Will be expecting that one! thank you for your insights!
Excellent!!!!
Wow i really like this lesson. Thanks for sharing. Never seen that Pattern before.. very interesting...
Many thanks Rhampton. It is amazing what can be developed from these things. Let's stay in touch.
I used to go see you at I think it was the Embers Lounge in Beaumont years ago and even bought your album I still listen to it you are so talented thanks for the memories Brother
Hello Karen, Wrong Scott McGill but thank you. He is a very good blues Guitarist in Texas I believe.
Helo mate...your link is not working. .???
Yes it is shut down - apologies but Facebook link should work
Thank you ! Subscribed .
Thank you Lulian!!!!!
Nice !
Many many thanks!!!!
Great lesson. Just discovered your channel. Would you recommend this book for a metal intermediate guitar player? Congratulations for you channel. It's gold. All the best
Hi Carlos, Thank you for this and glad you like the material and find it of interest. In terms of recommending the book itself I suppose it might be worth checking out but the material is definitely "out there" if that makes sense and very 20th Century Modernist in outlook. If that is your thing then definitely. Perhaps snoop around a bit, check out some sample pages and then go from there. Thank you again Carlos and let's stay in touch. Scott M.
@@mtstyre7768 thank you so much for your answer, Scott. I believe many phrases I've heard on TH-cam can be useful for metal. The sequence you played can be related to bands like Death and Cynic. I think it can be useful for some prog metal ideas. Currently, I've been working on Frank Gambale technique book. A brilliant guide for soloing and improvisation. I'm learning a lot from it. Let's be in touch my friend. All the best and congratulations for your work
@@Carlos-cx2nv All good and I say proceed my friend! We shall stay in touch!
Hello, can I ask you a question? Why are you playing everything that fast?. All the best
I play them fast and slow.
@@scottmcgill559 yeah... But I thought it was an instruction.
@@salassandoval I have no response for this.
Great stuff scott!
Thank u so much!!!
Wow, just discovered you! Mind blown :-) suscribing! Thanks from belgium
Thank you David and I appreciate the kind words. Let's stay in touch as these are tasters for the Skype sessions. My best from the U.K. !
can all the Slonimsky patterns be moved up or down a minor 3rd or only certain types? love the lessons what i can follow of it greetings from New Zealand -subscribed
Only certain types but the ones in the first chapter can Gene.
HI Scot!!!!Beautiful ... awesome !!! the pattern is all very understandable! congratulations! ... only thing I did not understand what are the very fascinating agreements ... on here use the pattern ...
Thank you Roberto and very kind of you!
ill learning this on bass help my improvisation
Fantastic!!!
These patterns sounds Legato. I think that if we use Permutations and combine them together, we Can create Longer Legato Lines🤔
You could definitely do that-right on!
I'm completely hooked to your channel. Thanks so much for sharing your insight.
That's kind Ian and I am glad you find it useful. Let's stay in touch as these are brief clips for the Skype sessions.
Your lessons are great! thx! Any pointers on right hand picking? Your picking is flawless!
Thank you NB and much appreciated. The picking is tough--Anything in particular?
How do you hold the pick? Downward pickslanting? Forearm, wrist or circular style like Benson? You cant see your right hand in the vids. thx again
I hold the pick in a fairly standard manner between the thumb and index finger. Not sure if the pick slants for linear playing. I use a combination of forearm and wrist for lines depending on the sound and dynamics needed. Benson is brilliant always-a true artist.
thx scott
N.B.: Let me know what things in regard to picking and we can discuss.
hi, there I will check out the slonimsky book , I just glimpsed through it . I'm 57 and am not a pro but I jam with friend Glenn, and can not stop my studies it's insane I have never made a dime off of playing it's always been like that , in the 80's the rock bands I was in never made money . I always quit because I wanted to learn more . Do you have a DVD set out , committing to skype lessons is not easy cause of health reasons that I hope can be resolved soon . loved the video , will use my slonimsky book .your band video,s are great ,took me a couple of seconds for my ears get grounded on some of them .
Thank you Anthony and I am glad you are finding these taster videos useful. I hope you get well soon and unfortunately I do not have a DVD set available as of yet. Please stay in touch as we can perhaps do some things on and off if you like.
sounds cool
Best!!!!
Maybe you could make a video to show how you play so fast. Rob S
Thank you Rob as that is kind of you but I am sure the public could care less.
Hey Scott! I was a student of yours back in the late 90's at a little high school outside of Philly. So awesome I still get to learn from you after all these years.
Really digging the atonal ideas -- reminds me of Ron Jarzombek. I took one of the six note ascending sequences you outlined and slapped this thing together: soundcloud.com/modusjonens/on-the-threshold-of-the-thirty-seventh-chamber
Hope all is well by you and yours!
Cheers,
A Wingnut
Joe, apologies for the ultra late reply and this is kind of you. Hope to stay in touch!!!
🎉 thank you for sharing, Kool 🎉 hope you are well God loves you deeply shalom 🤗🐼♥️✝️💐 Philippians 4:8
TY so much and very kind of you!!!
sounds like paco de lucia and mclaughin mediterrian sun dance or something
Not really
TY Connor and both of those guys were a huge influence!
It's octatonic.
yes...I stated that
@@scottmcgill559 diden't hear it. We are all two-thirds god like Gilgamesh.
@@squid-squad its there. We are fine my man!
@@scottmcgill559 I can't help but joke with guitarists.