I'm 73yrs. of age and been playing guitar since I was 12. Still want to learn how to do blues riffs & licks I did not know how the pentatonic scale worked until I just watched you on this video. You are very easy to understand in with the way you show the charts I really like that.
You, Sir, have put hours guitar lessons into a 9 minute video, effectively showing a way to play solos even for beginners just with very little playing experience and music theory. Sincere congratulations!
Absolutely--this tutorial is gold! I’m learning smooth jazz on guitar and been practicing this for days. And isn’t it wonderful that he’s actually teaching more than showing off his licks.
Thank you so much for this! Currently learning everything from scratch with yousician and although am progressing with learning scales, I wasn't sure what to do next. This vid just gave me an excellent idea and can't wait to try it out!
I am 75. I played in a band in the sixties, but i sold my guitar about 30 years ago. I suprised myself in this january a new guitar, and began to learn and play again. This video and this guy is phantastic. It is easy to understand and play together. Welcome all guitarist in my age, and the younger and older too.
I agree! These lessons are golden. I have a similar situation to you. I played lead guitar in a cover band in the 1960s but quit playing (Army, college, career) except for strumming an acoustic from time to time. I retired in 2017 (I'll turn 76 in May), bought a Telecaster, and am enjoying playing again.
@@josephinedanielson4057 Right but triads are foundational learnings. Works for this dude- good enough for me. th-cam.com/video/Hv1aIHwmdYQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=M_ZIZ_mLPK6FDFoX&t=1
67 year old beginner. Started watching youtube guitar videos and have learned a lot. But, this was by far the best explanation of pentatonic boxes and moving them around the neck. Thank You!!!
I am 74 years old and a huge Santana fan. I have been playing guitar since I was 14 years old. I have memorized a ton of licks. But you, my friend, have given me the key to unlock my true music potential. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Jules, you have broken through the deviations and blockages in my severe learning disability mind. I understand what you are teaching!! Thank You so much for this moment...
@@RealPeterGunn thanks Peter, well for starters, seems like a have to be a contortionist to finger some of the chords. Then I look at advanced sheet music and the number of symbols etc. just overwhelm me. I'm only about 6 mos into it, playing simple sheet music, and now chords sheet music. My son tells me (he plays) that I should start learning the pentatonic scale. Your thoughts will be appreciated.
I have been stuck for 25 years until I watched this video. I mean, I threw on a backing blues track in A-minor and can all of a sudden play a simple lead improvisation. I'm kind of blown away.
I have been picking for around 40 years and this is the most common sense, understandable approach to the Pentatonic scale I have seen. Outstanding! Enjoyed the video and will practice even harder now. ( and may even understand what I'm doing)
I totally agree Steve. I have been playing for 40 years too and I love the ease of the transition between one part of the fretboard to the another. Funny, I have been doing this for years and I did not know what I was doing :D
Just want to say to you that I am blind, and I like the way you describe everything that you’re doing, what notes you’re hitting and how you’re doing it, keep doing what you’re doing, you’re helping out a lot the Blind community, for us to learn thank you very much, and keep doing what you’re doing that is great.
Been playing guitar and bass most of my life. I can put a lead together by ear, but this is by far the easiest most useful item that's been shown to me. (Recently highly suggested by a younger bud how learning these shapes for and chord unlocks so much), and here it is. THANK YOU !!!!!
"Lots of times I find myself not picking up any of my guitar's until I know that I fully, and completely understand, and grasp each and every artist's approach to guitar fundalmental's; and individual style, I e., Joe Pass, Ruch, Reichart, Degrasse, and various other guitar extraordinaire's, of which I believe that if I grin and bare it(as it pertains to my enthusiastic progression's) with my desire to be proficient, in guitar over-all, construction, composition; and Delivery,(my over-all mental theory is: u can't "rush" a good thing), but suffer it to marinade( less can be assertained as being more); " Easy, Breezy", mind over matter!!! Shalom, and Blessings; to all my contributor's, and Yah'(God) be with you all; and your's!!! E. Bro. "P" (Philly)
Hi, thank you. I'm from Israel and I've been playing classical music all my life. In the last year I bought an electric guitar and with the help of a teacher I am trying to learn blues improvisation. The fixation on classical music makes it difficult for me to break free for free music such as improvisation. Your way of studying helps me a lot to understand my blues and improvisation skills. I would love to see as many videos as possible or learn from you in depth for a fee :)
This is probably the most practical out of the box way of doing pentatonic scale leads. Knowing the 5 boxes is great, but too many people kinda find a box and stay in it. Even as simple as this shape is, it sounds more interesting because of the movement up the neck. Well done. Great advice for newer players or those who haven't dabbled a ton in pentatonic scales before.
Seriously. this is the coolest, as in ‘self contained’ lesson I have ever seen on any subject on youtube. Your musicality is evident, not via histrionic promises, but in the way you do it. Great playing, even greater teaching ability. You sir, are cool as fuck. … Furthermore, these are first rate, inspiring lessons, that are so generous as to make other teachers seem jealous of their student’s potential. I’ve been gigging for over 35 years and always searching for tips and tricks to improve my chops, so to this end, I can’t thank you enough.
Mate, thank you! Seriously. I'm 56, been playing and struggling with soloing for ever until this video. You break it down so simply and easily. I've not seen another clip or lesson that resonated so well. You really have done an old Aussie a great service. Thanks again ❤
Brilliant. That was a great light bulb moment for me as a beginner. I've watched a lot of guitarists playing all over the neck, and never understood how they knew where to go. Thanks a million.
As a beginner who watch countless videos, this is the first time I felt “I understand what is explained and I can confidently start practicing” 🙏 thank you
Thank you Jules. I have been trying to learn to solo for literally decades. Watching your videos has improved my understanding and practice of this dark art immensely. Cheers mate, and thanks for taking the time and effort to make such great content. Best wishes.
Fluidity up and down the neck has always been a challenge for me. Loving this little lesson which helps me visualize and connect using this pentatonic pattern! Thank you!
Brilliant, simple to understand, nice pace to follow, each step broken down into their component parts. Keep these tutorial's coming Sir. Just started to learn guitar at 67 loving it!
Great stuff. I am playing guitar for 23 years (but currently helping my nephew) and you explained this so Clearly and easy-to-Digest. I will share it with him. Fantastic teaching job. oNe LovE from NYC
This is the most useful and powerful lesson to teach not only the scale fingering and the box positions... But also HOW to emote when soloing and training your ear to stay in key and on time of the beat and melody rhythm track in the background. This lets you ascend and descend the scalular ladder while practicing your slurs pull off and hammer on techniques and slides, bends, trills whatever. Genius video lesson for any player level to attain better phrases and cleaner more intuitive finger patterns. Join up with normal pentatonic scale patterns or minor scales for building tension with triplets climbing or descending the scale ... Arpeggios for flair, and yes finger tapping for more technical prowess. It's the walk before you shred 😉 method. Love it man.
You did a brilliant job of making this easy to understand. i think a lot of players get stuck in the 'separate' pentatonic shapes and the way you break it down into smaller chunks that fit together is really well presented!
What l learned from guitar gurus online is that they try to impress us, dummies, with their knowledge/skill in which we ain't a clue nor relate to. l learned/understand why/how from this gentleman than anyone before.
This is the lesson that I have been searching for. I believe you have the most accurate detail that takes players from a point where many of us get stuck and frustrated. Hugely helpful! All the thanks in the world. Sincerely
I usually don't write comments but this time I have to. My teacher introduced me to pentatonic almost 2 years ago. I was trying to figure out soloing till that time and how to use pentatonic. I was trying many ways of how to understand the pentatonic scale. But this blow my mind. The idea of smaller boxes in different positions. It's so obvious, but no one was able to put it this way. I feel like I finally get it. Thank you so so much for this video. This was one of those ''aha moments''.
I’ve been working on learning and using pentatonic boxes for a few months now...this video is easily the best I’ve seen so far, and has opened a whole new world of possibilities with my playing. Thank you!
I've read the comments and I couldn't agree more. I've been playing for a long time just above beginner level, and after countless videos, Jules video unexpectedly popped up. What a stroke of luck! Immediately I was taken by the simplicity of Jules demonstration of the Pentatonic Shape. Jules is very engaging and focused on lower level guitarist not only moving forward, but having fun with a true sense of accomplishment. Well done Jules, and thank you so much.
Spot on! I've always used that pattern starting on the root note for major scale solos....but just never thought about it for minor scale by starting a step lower. Thanks!
Been playing a while and know my boxes, but found your video very helpful and effective. Incredible how much melody and feeling you can get with this simple concept. Nice video. Very clear and understandable. Thank You!
I can’t thank you enough for this video. I’ve been playing for about a year and have really plateaued over the last six months. I’ve found myself playing the same chords and the basics but unable to progress because I find all of these scales so confusing as a beginner. But this video explained it all so clearly. I have been practicing with this method for the last 3 nights and have made more progress in the last 3 days than I have in the past 6 months. You are a great teacher - please continue making more of these videos.
You need Brian at Zombie Guitar. Amazing teacher. Did you learn all 5 shapes and how to connect them? You should. Then learn all the notes names on the fretboard at a glance. FYI, I just ran up the Watchman Trail at Zion- amazing run. Did Angles Landing too. Ran my fastest mile last week. It's cool since I am getting old! 🤭
Wow. Probably one of the best, most straight forward videos Ive seen. Really gets someone playing the blues straightaway while learning their scales and theory.
This was the way I was shown to play lead from the start, it was always the half step notes that frustrated me though, but with a lot of practice (especially if your not exactly pitch perfect naturally, as I'm not ) you start to understand and hear where to play them. I'm surprised no one has explained it like this before, I think you've helped a lot of people start being more comfortable with creating a simple melodic solo, rather than just playing fast and hoping no one notices they're not really playing anything, if you know what I mean. Wish I'd have posted this one years ago, I just didn't think it was a "proper " technique, looks like I should've though, there's no really wrong way to play if it works 😀
I have to compliment you on your presentation of the lessons. I’ve searched through videos and mostly skipped them because everything was so hard to grasp. I gave a sigh of relief when I came across your channel. Clear and precise instructions with large diagrams to look at….perfect. Thank you
Man. I've been playing for a while and heard about shapes but never really looked into it with any seriousness till today. This is f*#king game changing for someone like me that struggled for so long trying to learn leads with traditional scales. Well done and thanks mate!
This was the first scale pattern I had "discovered". I called it my 2-3 pattern and at 16, without any music theory knowledge, it got me into rock bands playing minor concerts, parties, jam sessions. Imagine my disappointment upon realizing it was simply the pentatonic scale 🤣 I thought I had discovered something monumental 😱
Excellent video, simple and clear - don’t know how many times I’ve looked at these shapes but I think the penny’s finally just dropped - that looks attainable, I’m going to get right on it, thanks for sharing.
Clear, concise and very informative. You have a style that is fluid and your English is clear, making it very easy to learn. Thank you for the lesson. 🙏
Bravo, for showing how easy it is to connect riffs. Well done, short, concise and no draggy parts to the video! This is one of the best videos on utube and was verrrry enjoyable!
Jules, well done! I used this up/down the neck/5 note system on a song I just recorded. Added a nice jazz chord to the end for a little flair. I am very pleased to have come across this lesson randomly today -- a gift! I have subscribed. Thank you.
I’ve just discovered your channel. Your lessons are amazing! So easy to follow and well explained. I’m a singer/songwriter who knows a lot of chords but I’ve always found scales a real chore to learn. You really break it all down really well. Great stuff! Keep it up!
72 years old and have wanted to play improvisational slow blues most my life. Have taken several courses from TH-cam but I've never had such an "Aaha" momen t as I did listening to only about 6 minutes of your superb explanation. I'll apply the same concept to 4 and 5 . Thanks!
Thanks for a really nice and Simple, but Quite Effective, concept my friend. Your time and efforts are very appreciated; I'm confident this will help a "Lot" of players out there...
Really great. I just wanted some recall of the basics as I bring back my guitars from their cases once again at 61 YO. Your way of teaching finally gives many more reasons to play again more often. I also had a look at Major, Minor, blue note and so on. Thanks from France. I subscribed and will have a look at your other videos.
This isn't the only video showing how to get you from the bottom to the top of the neck with pentatonic scales/shapes, but this explains it in a MUCH more intuitive, stripped-down way, which makes the whole idea waaay easier to grasp and understand. Great stuff, keep it coming!
i wish i could of started this lesson the first time i ever picked up a guitar more than 45 years ago, unfortunately my progress has been generally various levels of mediocrity, with this you are learning relationships and notes across the entire fretboard and initially bypassing all the pain and frustration of starting with chord sequences or whatever else, thanks so much, i guess in a way i need to find easier ways to play as opposed to the idea that playing well means complicated. If you are 15 and starting out, i'd recommend this lesson, an hour a day, you'll know the fretboard and relate to chords and everything else so much quicker and best of all you'll be playing some impressive enjoyable sounds in no time
@@ebisu8824 ironic, if you are from the spelling checking police, as surely this is about rock n roll, d'yer maker, licks, fills and all round improvisation, even interpretation, or varying things depending on mood, maybe go back to your corporate linkedin world of correctness, 'innit hard when you discover that y'aint really where it's at?'
This is my kind of tutorial. Simple, effective, no silly fret acrobatics to muck up the lesson and most importantly, a teacher who isn't a guitar snob. Kudos🙌. I plan on watching and digesting more simple, to the point lessons. Lord knows, I hate learning scales. This makes it less painful and boring to learn.
Joe Mangino Awesome! I've been searching for an easier way to learn how to play a simple song and make it sound like I really knew how to play. This scale works like magic. I've watched just about every guitar lesson video on TH-cam and yours is better than all of them put together. Is there anyway to get that backing track? Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you! Joe
Thank you very much for this video, Jules. I'm getting back into guitar after a 25 year layoff, and I am looking for simpler, more straightforward explanations on playing. This video fits that perfectly. I've subscribed and will be looking at your other videos this evening.
I like the video, but the inset graphic is super confusing because you have the frets going from 1 through 8 right to left instead of left to right like everyone else does....
I'm picking up the guitar again after letting it lie for twenty years. I'm using your instructional videos as a road map back to where I used to be, only this time I'm learning the proper way to get there using the techniques you are teaching. Thank you so much for your time and trouble and for helping me get back in the swing, one sore fingertip at a time 🙂
Get in person lessons it will help you. I did this and was self taught. Even 6 months will get you going in the right direction. Zombie Guitar online is awesome too BTW. I use that site...but in person with a Berklee guy at first is ideal.
Hi! I've known about and been practicing the pentatonic scale/boxes. but im stuck in a rut. You sir just gave me the best instructional video ive seen about the pentatonic scale. absolutely awesome - it electrified my creative juices! cant wait to form solos out of these simple yet very applicable/soulful lessons you gave! Thank you very much!!
Fantastic video ... I recently stumbled upon this. I am a 70 year old and I have been looking for some time for instruction on playing lead guitar all across the neck. This video does it in spades. Kudos my new friend.
An excellent tutorial, thank you. You kept it simple, slow and repeated the pattern, so much easier to pick up than a constantly changing pattern. I’ve got it now, thanks !
As many have said--great lesson! This all gets really mind-blowing when you realize that you can go up to fret 8 on the 6th string, play the C-D-E sequence, and start all over again!
I just started playing ... Out of all the videos I have watched you explain things really simple and easy to catch on too. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us🙏🏽
Thank you for breaking it down simply! Most of these channels want to give you a full course in music theory, just to explain a 5 note scale! Thank you!!!
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This is what I just figured out. I was making it harder than it seemed. Much easier. Cool.
New subscriber. 😁
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I'm 73yrs. of age and been playing guitar since I was 12. Still want to learn how to do blues riffs & licks I did not know how the pentatonic scale worked until I just watched you on this video. You are very easy to understand in with the way you show the charts I really like that.
Me too! 73 and just saw how easy this is. Wish we had this guy when we were 14. Oh yeah TH-cam also!
See how spoiled this generation is😉
73 also but just learning. This is great fun
@@budmeyer1671 same feeling...I'M 71
It's not often that I'm the youngest in the group, a whippersnapper of 63.
You, Sir, have put hours guitar lessons into a 9 minute video, effectively showing a way to play solos even for beginners just with very little playing experience and music theory. Sincere congratulations!
Very clearly explained
Absolutely--this tutorial is gold! I’m learning smooth jazz on guitar and been practicing this for days. And isn’t it wonderful that he’s actually teaching more than showing off his licks.
Thank you so much for this! Currently learning everything from scratch with yousician and although am progressing with learning scales, I wasn't sure what to do next. This vid just gave me an excellent idea and can't wait to try it out!
@@andrewmuscat4991 , this vid is a game changer for me too. What are your objective thoughts about yousician? Thanks.
@@powerforward1955 I'm very happy with it. Focusing mainly on learning the scales though at least for now
I am 75. I played in a band in the sixties, but i sold my guitar about 30 years ago. I suprised myself in this january a new guitar, and began to learn and play again. This video and this guy is phantastic. It is easy to understand and play together. Welcome all guitarist in my age, and the younger and older too.
I agree! These lessons are golden. I have a similar situation to you. I played lead guitar in a cover band in the 1960s but quit playing (Army, college, career) except for strumming an acoustic from time to time. I retired in 2017 (I'll turn 76 in May), bought a Telecaster, and am enjoying playing again.
RIGHT ON!
I have been playing 65 years. Your demonstration is the most easy to understand while propelling the next generation of players. Bravo!
That's a long time. Wow.
@@josephinedanielson4057 Right but triads are foundational learnings. Works for this dude- good enough for me. th-cam.com/video/Hv1aIHwmdYQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=M_ZIZ_mLPK6FDFoX&t=1
You are the kind of teacher who inject to the student fun and passion for the guitar, not boredom and frustration. Thanks!
Yes, that is true.
I'm a bass player and this lesson is pure gold for writing basslines. Thank you, sir.
This is really teaching, not showing off. Thanks for the great tutorials.
67 year old beginner. Started watching youtube guitar videos and have learned a lot. But, this was by far the best explanation of pentatonic boxes and moving them around the neck. Thank You!!!
30+ years playing you should find someone who knows what they are doing. You don't play with just three fingers 😊
I am 74 years old and a huge Santana fan. I have been playing guitar since I was 14 years old. I have memorized a ton of licks. But you, my friend, have given me the key to unlock my true music potential. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Jules, you have broken through the deviations and blockages in my severe learning disability mind. I understand what you are teaching!! Thank You so much for this moment...
No disability required, I have a master's degree and this is like Chinese to me.
@@nancymarshall1312 I understand completely your frustration. take deep breaths and continue practicing. what part is giving you the most problem?
@@RealPeterGunn thanks Peter, well for starters, seems like a have to be a contortionist to finger some of the chords. Then I look at advanced sheet music and the number of symbols etc. just overwhelm me. I'm only about 6 mos into it, playing simple sheet music, and now chords sheet music. My son tells me (he plays) that I should start learning the pentatonic scale. Your thoughts will be appreciated.
I have been stuck for 25 years until I watched this video. I mean, I threw on a backing blues track in A-minor and can all of a sudden play a simple lead improvisation. I'm kind of blown away.
I have been picking for around 40 years and this is the most common sense, understandable approach to the Pentatonic scale I have seen. Outstanding! Enjoyed the video and will practice even harder now. ( and may even understand what I'm doing)
I totally agree Steve. I have been playing for 40 years too and I love the ease of the transition between one part of the fretboard to the another. Funny, I have been doing this for years and I did not know what I was doing :D
The most common sense approach is to use your ears and not having to rely on patterns
Agreed. 100%
Just want to say to you that I am blind, and I like the way you describe everything that you’re doing, what notes you’re hitting and how you’re doing it, keep doing what you’re doing, you’re helping out a lot the Blind community, for us to learn thank you very much, and keep doing what you’re doing that is great.
you probably have a great ear for music!!
@@nancymarshall1312 I do my best, if you like music, you just put a lot into it.
Been playing guitar and bass most of my life. I can put a lead together by ear, but this is by far the easiest most useful item that's been shown to me. (Recently highly suggested by a younger bud how learning these shapes for and chord unlocks so much), and here it is. THANK YOU !!!!!
"Lots of times I find myself not picking up any of my guitar's until I know that I fully, and completely understand, and grasp each and every artist's approach to guitar fundalmental's; and individual style, I e., Joe Pass, Ruch, Reichart, Degrasse, and various other guitar extraordinaire's, of which I believe that if I grin and bare it(as it pertains to my enthusiastic progression's) with my desire to be proficient, in guitar over-all, construction, composition; and Delivery,(my over-all mental theory is: u can't "rush" a good thing), but suffer it to marinade( less can be assertained as being more); " Easy, Breezy", mind over matter!!! Shalom, and Blessings; to all my contributor's, and Yah'(God) be with you all; and your's!!! E. Bro. "P" (Philly)
Hi, thank you. I'm from Israel and I've been playing classical music all my life. In the last year I bought an electric guitar and with the help of a teacher I am trying to learn blues improvisation. The fixation on classical music makes it difficult for me to break free for free music such as improvisation. Your way of studying helps me a lot to understand my blues and improvisation skills. I would love to see as many videos as possible or learn from you in depth for a fee :)
This was the most simple to understand lesson on lead that I have ever seen. Thank you. I got a lot out of this video! 👍😎🎸
This is extremely helpful for those of us who never had lessons. Great job teaching and keeping it easy. Rick
This is probably the most practical out of the box way of doing pentatonic scale leads.
Knowing the 5 boxes is great, but too many people kinda find a box and stay in it. Even as simple as this shape is, it sounds more interesting because of the movement up the neck.
Well done. Great advice for newer players or those who haven't dabbled a ton in pentatonic scales before.
Nooooo. You MUST learn all 5 shapes. MUST.
Seriously. this is the coolest, as in ‘self contained’ lesson I have ever seen on any subject on youtube. Your musicality is evident, not via histrionic promises, but in the way you do it. Great playing, even greater teaching ability. You sir, are cool as fuck. … Furthermore, these are first rate, inspiring lessons, that are so generous as to make other teachers seem jealous of their student’s potential. I’ve been gigging for over 35 years and always searching for tips and tricks to improve my chops, so to this end, I can’t thank you enough.
Buy a Fractal and in addition to this cat, dig on Zombie Guitar and definitely Seann Man out of UK. He has a channel and lessons.
Mate, thank you! Seriously. I'm 56, been playing and struggling with soloing for ever until this video. You break it down so simply and easily. I've not seen another clip or lesson that resonated so well.
You really have done an old Aussie a great service. Thanks again ❤
Brilliant. That was a great light bulb moment for me as a beginner. I've watched a lot of guitarists playing all over the neck, and never understood how they knew where to go. Thanks a million.
As a beginner who watch countless videos, this is the first time I felt “I understand what is explained and I can confidently start practicing”
🙏 thank you
Check out Scott Paul Johnsons video on the pentatonic scale...Trust me.
@@viologiko44 ddduuuuuuuuudeee what ! this is a real life cheat-code that's amazing. thank you for the tip
@@digitalcardboard Yea I almost cried..haha
This was the best clip ever (so far)😊
Same!
I don’t quite have it, but finally feel I understand.
Great job - someone who can play AND teach, in a really clear and simple way.
Thank you Jules. I have been trying to learn to solo for literally decades. Watching your videos has improved my understanding and practice of this dark art immensely.
Cheers mate, and thanks for taking the time and effort to make such great content.
Best wishes.
Been trying to learn to play for over 40 years, this is one of the most practical lessons I've ever come across
Fluidity up and down the neck has always been a challenge for me. Loving this little lesson which helps me visualize and connect using this pentatonic pattern! Thank you!
I've been playing (not particularly well) for 25 years. This was probably one of the best lessons I've ever seen.
Thank you so much!
Brilliant, simple to understand, nice pace to follow, each step broken down into their component parts. Keep these tutorial's coming Sir. Just started to learn guitar at 67 loving it!
I'm a guitarist myself and I have never seen anyone explain playing better. The best channel for the enthusiastic. 🤘
I've been doing this shape for ever but never broke it down into these easy components. You are really a game changer. Thanks!
Great stuff. I am playing guitar for 23 years (but currently helping my nephew) and you explained this so Clearly and easy-to-Digest. I will share it with him. Fantastic teaching job. oNe LovE from NYC
Thank you, Jules. One of the best pentatonic lessons I've seen, going across the fretboard makes things a lot more fun and creative. Thank you so much
Yes 🧒 you are correct Thank
Such clarity! This is a great illustration of how to build a pentatonic solo. Thanks so much.
🎸Straight to the main points with no waffling on. Great vid - thanks for sharing.
This is the most useful and powerful lesson to teach not only the scale fingering and the box positions... But also HOW to emote when soloing and training your ear to stay in key and on time of the beat and melody rhythm track in the background. This lets you ascend and descend the scalular ladder while practicing your slurs pull off and hammer on techniques and slides, bends, trills whatever.
Genius video lesson for any player level to attain better phrases and cleaner more intuitive finger patterns.
Join up with normal pentatonic scale patterns or minor scales for building tension with triplets climbing or descending the scale ... Arpeggios for flair, and yes finger tapping for more technical prowess.
It's the walk before you shred 😉 method. Love it man.
This is a great stuff. Many legendary players used no more than this. It makes for focused, creative, melodic solos the audience can understand.
You did a brilliant job of making this easy to understand. i think a lot of players get stuck in the 'separate' pentatonic shapes and the way you break it down into smaller chunks that fit together is really well presented!
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What l learned from guitar gurus online is that they try to impress us, dummies, with their knowledge/skill in which we ain't a clue nor relate to. l learned/understand why/how from this gentleman than anyone before.
you nailed it
This is the lesson that I have been searching for. I believe you have the most accurate detail that takes players from a point where many of us get stuck and frustrated. Hugely helpful! All the thanks in the world. Sincerely
I agree. Sweet, simple and mega helpful.
Muchos thank you's por todo.
Senor Bill
I love the blues, and the rhythm, and sound that you just played. Awesome! I'm going to play these boxes for sure.❤
learn all 5 shapes. it's easy.
I usually don't write comments but this time I have to. My teacher introduced me to pentatonic almost 2 years ago. I was trying to figure out soloing till that time and how to use pentatonic. I was trying many ways of how to understand the pentatonic scale. But this blow my mind. The idea of smaller boxes in different positions. It's so obvious, but no one was able to put it this way. I feel like I finally get it. Thank you so so much for this video. This was one of those ''aha moments''.
I’ve been working on learning and using pentatonic boxes for a few months now...this video is easily the best I’ve seen so far, and has opened a whole new world of possibilities with my playing. Thank you!
Same here.
This is by far the clearest explanation of the extended pentatonic shape. Nice work!
This taught me more than I have learned in the two years I have been trying to understand guitar! 🙏🏻.
I've read the comments and I couldn't agree more. I've been playing for a long time just above beginner level, and after countless videos, Jules video unexpectedly popped up. What a stroke of luck! Immediately I was taken by the simplicity of Jules demonstration of the Pentatonic Shape. Jules is very engaging and focused on lower level guitarist not only moving forward, but having fun with a true sense of accomplishment. Well done Jules, and thank you so much.
Spot on! I've always used that pattern starting on the root note for major scale solos....but just never thought about it for minor scale by starting a step lower. Thanks!
Been playing a while and know my boxes, but found your video very helpful and effective. Incredible how much melody and feeling you can get with this simple concept. Nice video. Very clear and understandable. Thank You!
I can’t thank you enough for this video. I’ve been playing for about a year and have really plateaued over the last six months. I’ve found myself playing the same chords and the basics but unable to progress because I find all of these scales so confusing as a beginner. But this video explained it all so clearly. I have been practicing with this method for the last 3 nights and have made more progress in the last 3 days than I have in the past 6 months. You are a great teacher - please continue making more of these videos.
You need Brian at Zombie Guitar. Amazing teacher. Did you learn all 5 shapes and how to connect them? You should. Then learn all the notes names on the fretboard at a glance. FYI, I just ran up the Watchman Trail at Zion- amazing run. Did Angles Landing too. Ran my fastest mile last week. It's cool since I am getting old! 🤭
Wow. Probably one of the best, most straight forward videos Ive seen. Really gets someone playing the blues straightaway while learning their scales and theory.
A well laid out and presented video, giving clear and concise instructions that can be easily followed.
Awesome lesson, so easy to follow. Also, the backing track sounds very George Harrison-esque, excellent.
This was the way I was shown to play lead from the start, it was always the half step notes that frustrated me though, but with a lot of practice (especially if your not exactly pitch perfect naturally, as I'm not ) you start to understand and hear where to play them.
I'm surprised no one has explained it like this before, I think you've helped a lot of people start being more comfortable with creating a simple melodic solo, rather than just playing fast and hoping no one notices they're not really playing anything, if you know what I mean.
Wish I'd have posted this one years ago, I just didn't think it was a "proper " technique, looks like I should've though, there's no really wrong way to play if it works 😀
BRILIANT! A ascending and decending run...made simple!
Not confusing...For simple minded people...Like Me!👍🏻😉
AMAZING!!!!!!! Thank you Jules for the best instruction on how to learn to solo! YOU ROCK!
I have to compliment you on your presentation of the lessons. I’ve searched through videos and mostly skipped them because everything was so hard to grasp. I gave a sigh of relief when I came across your channel. Clear and precise instructions with large diagrams to look at….perfect. Thank you
Man. I've been playing for a while and heard about shapes but never really looked into it with any seriousness till today. This is f*#king game changing for someone like me that struggled for so long trying to learn leads with traditional scales. Well done and thanks mate!
This was the first scale pattern I had "discovered". I called it my 2-3 pattern and at 16, without any music theory knowledge, it got me into rock bands playing minor concerts, parties, jam sessions. Imagine my disappointment upon realizing it was simply the pentatonic scale 🤣 I thought I had discovered something monumental 😱
It Got You Gigs!
It was Monumental !
Precisely
Monumental is relative and if it was for u - nothing else matter (no that’s not a song)
discovering it on your own is monumental
Same, discovering that I could implement this on any key at 15 felt amazing
Excellent video, simple and clear - don’t know how many times I’ve looked at these shapes but I think the penny’s finally just dropped - that looks attainable, I’m going to get right on it, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for one of the most informative videos I have seen, was a bit confused with the diagrams but got my head round it but thank you very much 😀
Jay, yes was confused at first as the TAB are the wrong way round for me !
Felt the same 😂
If i may, may i ask you a question?
What does mean that “ penny’s dropped”?
@@이오니언-y5v it means that you suddenly understand what is going on!
Soooo helpful Jules. 50 years of messing about and this lesson made the most usable sense. Cheers. 🍺
Clear, concise and very informative. You have a style that is fluid and your English is clear, making it very easy to learn. Thank you for the lesson. 🙏
Bravo, for showing how easy it is to connect riffs. Well done, short, concise and no draggy parts to the video! This is one of the best videos on utube and was verrrry enjoyable!
Jules, well done! I used this up/down the neck/5 note system on a song I just recorded. Added a nice jazz chord to the end for a little flair. I am very pleased to have come across this lesson randomly today -- a gift! I have subscribed. Thank you.
This truly is a gift. One of the best things I've ever seen on TH-cam pertaining to guitar instruction.
@@gordonipock9385 totally agree. Instruction, not chatter. Well planned lesson!
I’ve just discovered your channel. Your lessons are amazing! So easy to follow and well explained. I’m a singer/songwriter who knows a lot of chords but I’ve always found scales a real chore to learn. You really break it all down really well. Great stuff! Keep it up!
I thoroughly enjoy all of your tutorials!👍💯🎸🎶
72 years old and have wanted to play improvisational slow blues most my life. Have taken several courses from TH-cam but I've never had such an "Aaha" momen t as I did listening to only about 6 minutes of your superb explanation. I'll apply the same concept to 4 and 5 . Thanks!
Wonderful! I love how you broke that down into super simple terms. You helped me out a lot! :-)
Thanks for a really nice and Simple, but Quite Effective, concept my friend. Your time and efforts are very appreciated; I'm confident this will help a "Lot" of players out there...
Really great. I just wanted some recall of the basics as I bring back my guitars from their cases once again at 61 YO. Your way of teaching finally gives many more reasons to play again more often. I also had a look at Major, Minor, blue note and so on. Thanks from France. I subscribed and will have a look at your other videos.
Just getting started at 59....
This isn't the only video showing how to get you from the bottom to the top of the neck with pentatonic scales/shapes, but this explains it in a MUCH more intuitive, stripped-down way, which makes the whole idea waaay easier to grasp and understand. Great stuff, keep it coming!
What a great lesson. I really appreciate your instruction. That little lesson made practice more fun. 😊 🙏 😊.
i wish i could of started this lesson the first time i ever picked up a guitar more than 45 years ago, unfortunately my progress has been generally various levels of mediocrity, with this you are learning relationships and notes across the entire fretboard and initially bypassing all the pain and frustration of starting with chord sequences or whatever else, thanks so much, i guess in a way i need to find easier ways to play as opposed to the idea that playing well means complicated. If you are 15 and starting out, i'd recommend this lesson, an hour a day, you'll know the fretboard and relate to chords and everything else so much quicker and best of all you'll be playing some impressive enjoyable sounds in no time
*could've or could have NEVER could of
@@ebisu8824 ironic, if you are from the spelling checking police, as surely this is about rock n roll, d'yer maker, licks, fills and all round improvisation, even interpretation, or varying things depending on mood, maybe go back to your corporate linkedin world of correctness, 'innit hard when you discover that y'aint really where it's at?'
Very well done and helpful! Can you provide a link to the backing track?
How can i get that backing track please
You can download here: payhip.com/b/3IfnM
This is my kind of tutorial. Simple, effective, no silly fret acrobatics to muck up the lesson and most importantly, a teacher who isn't a guitar snob.
Kudos🙌. I plan on watching and digesting more simple, to the point lessons. Lord knows, I hate learning scales. This makes it less painful and boring to learn.
Agree 100%
Great stuff and really helpful. A PDF of the boxes as you diagramed them in the video would be welcomed!! Thanks for the video and lesson. Super cool
what a great teacher you are sir!..
thank you for an easy step-by-step pentatonic walkthrough.
Joe Mangino
Awesome! I've been searching for an easier way to learn how to play a simple song and make it sound like I really knew how to play. This scale works like magic. I've watched just about every guitar lesson video on TH-cam and yours is better than all of them put together. Is there anyway to get that backing track? Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you! Joe
Thank you very much for this video, Jules. I'm getting back into guitar after a 25 year layoff, and I am looking for simpler, more straightforward explanations on playing. This video fits that perfectly. I've subscribed and will be looking at your other videos this evening.
Welcome back, we’ve been waiting for your return 😆
So clear, helpful, and useful; thanks!
I subscribed and hope I keep seeing your tutorials O a. 81 and still with the boxes every day and trying to learn modes as well
Awesome. I got to learn something I haven''t thought possible for years in just a 9 minute video. Thank you for sharing.
Such a great clear, concise and calm teacher.
I like the video, but the inset graphic is super confusing because you have the frets going from 1 through 8 right to left instead of left to right like everyone else does....
I'm picking up the guitar again after letting it lie for twenty years. I'm using your instructional videos as a road map back to where I used to be, only this time I'm learning the proper way to get there using the techniques you are teaching. Thank you so much for your time and trouble and for helping me get back in the swing, one sore fingertip at a time 🙂
Get in person lessons it will help you. I did this and was self taught. Even 6 months will get you going in the right direction. Zombie Guitar online is awesome too BTW. I use that site...but in person with a Berklee guy at first is ideal.
Truly a natural born, patient instructor....Great tutorial. .Thank you Jules !
Wow! So easy to understand such a powerful concept. Great job!
Brilliant! The way you broke down the concept triggered a wonderful learning experience for me. Subscribed. Many thanks! 😎👍🏻 🎸
Excellent video!! You have opened the door for many to start playing lead guitar. Great Job!!!
Thank you for the excellent teaching you make it very easy to understand. Best one I have seen yet👍
Hi! I've known about and been practicing the pentatonic scale/boxes. but im stuck in a rut. You sir just gave me the best instructional video ive seen about the pentatonic scale. absolutely awesome - it electrified my creative juices! cant wait to form solos out of these simple yet very applicable/soulful lessons you gave! Thank you very much!!
You're a very good teacher. I've been playin since 1980 and I learn alot of cool stuff from every lesson that I've seen. Thanks!
Fantastic video ... I recently stumbled upon this. I am a 70 year old and I have been looking for some time for instruction on playing lead guitar all across the neck. This video does it in spades. Kudos my new friend.
An excellent tutorial, thank you. You kept it simple, slow and repeated the pattern, so much easier to pick up than a constantly changing pattern. I’ve got it now, thanks !
As many have said--great lesson! This all gets really mind-blowing when you realize that you can go up to fret 8 on the 6th string, play the C-D-E sequence, and start all over again!
I just started playing ... Out of all the videos I have watched you explain things really simple and easy to catch on too. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us🙏🏽
this is lovely,i have literally search for this kind of lesson for years...and coincedentally i am finally being blessed. thanks a bunch
Wonderfully explained the pentatonic scales with leads. Thank you for your great work. 👏👏
Thank you for breaking it down simply! Most of these channels want to give you a full course in music theory, just to explain a 5 note scale! Thank you!!!
this is the first time i have made any progress with a backing track. Thank you so much for the lesson!
You can't imagine how unbelievable helpful this was!
Thank you so much.
I have watch countless videos on TH-cam. This is honestly the best practical channel for guitarists period!
Thank you for your videos. I never thought I could play lead guitar, but after practicing your techniques I'm starting to think I can.