Another fantastic lesson! You lay things out in such an easy-to-follow manner, I wish you could have been my teacher 30 years ago. With your approach method you could, for example, use arpeggios instead of pentatonics to link chords and not only change the voicing of the chord but change up where you land the linking Arp? Sometimes on the 3rd, next time on the 5th, etc. OR, if you've got a bass player jamming with you move the same Pentatonic fills to the higher octave, no? Loved how you bring in the idea of a bridge! Would love to see you how you would swing open the door to understanding a Pat Metheny "moody" flavor to this lesson.
Blue, you are constantly filling my poor little brain with brilliant, well explained, simple (relatively) to implement, and very useful methods to help me be a better guitar player. Thank you.
This is probably the best guitar lesson I found in TH-cam so far, if you’re an intermediate player. It condenses all the important things you need to know to advance to the next guitar level in 13 minutes. Nicely done!
There is so much gold in this video for an intermediate guitarist. I had several light bulb moments here. One example of this was 'When do I use major or minor scale shapes' - well, duh. When the specific chord is major or minor. Thanks so much for posting, You're a great instructor !
Ok, I’ve watched HUNDREDS of lessons on youtube and this is probably one of the easiest, mist commonsensical lessons I have ever seen! I immediately subscribed and can’t wait to see what else you have to offer!
It’s 4:30am and I’m up with a cold and there’s no other place I’d rather be at this point in time. This video overwhelming gives me the urge to jump up and grab the guitar 🎸
Another magnificent lesson, ok TH-cam learners, this guy has best content and instructions you’ll find. I’m 79, been trying to learn guitar off and on for decades, kept giving up bc I wasn’t learning how to play I was mimicking songs, with these lessons and his book I can actually play my own music. Super satisfying experience. I’m joining his patreon page. And no he is not a relative just good at what he does 🙏🏽
Hey Blue, very helpful videos you're giving us... Your style of teaching and articulating the how and why this works is unmatched. I think with the help of your vids I'll get past the plateau I've been hung up on... Hats off to you!!
This is precisely the video I need right now, as I’m trying to learn how to transition smoothly between chords in a progression as part of my attempts at songwriting. Thanks again for your excellent lessons😊
Blue i did subscribe to your patron recently and I would suggest other guitarists to do it , I never did it with anyone before but it's for a reason... there are many people who are really good at what they are doing but a really few of them are able to teach in an understandable way to the people they are teaching at you are a really good teacher , after years and years I can say I never understood what other guitarists were talking about and I always lost the right path and the connections between chords and scales but I clearly understand you Also your method is brilliant, easy and clear to drag me straight to the point well done!
Thanks for this lesson. Simple. Sounds great. And something I can play. I’m in that mode of knowing a bunch of scales and working triads and all but having trouble making “music” with them. I’ll see you at patreon!
Found you few weeks ago... I really like your teaching style and voice. Also Idk why but you reminds me that one guy from Ghost Busters so thats a little bonus on TOP of that. 😀Keep doing what you are doing, I am in for any new video. 🙂
@@DougSmith-y4o Change of plan I'm going to try out a livestream on the channel this Friday 1pm PST, but it will remain on the channel to watch afterwards, assuming all goes well :)
This was really good. This is where most intermediate guitarists hit a brick wall (myself included) - in just a few minutes you were making real music!
I've been doing your flatpicking excersize, and i love it. I was wondering if you created that excersize? Subbed, and now im going to watch this one. Thank you for your time :)
Great stuff, Blue. Your newer viewers may want to note that B minor is the relative minor of D Major. As well, the B minor pentatonic contains the same notes as the D major pentatonic. B, D, E, F#, A, B versus D, E, F#, A, B, D Now, off to watch your recommended video....
Hey man I really like this lesson. One question though how do you get like that loud/percussive strum after that big strum you do. Kinda muting the strings
To make movement easier, actually the pentatonic shape for minor is "only one shape" when we start from root note and "only one shape" for major if we start from root note. For minor from the root; always 2 notes per string. For major; 3 notes for first string then 2 note per string after that. Just look at the shape, you will notice that there is only one consistent pattern for minor or major. Cheers from Indonesia. 😂
Newbie here starting out at 55. Thank you! This is incredibly helpful, concise and easy to understand. Love the tone of your guitar and amp. What settings are you using on your gear? I’m playing an Epiphone Les Paul Standard through a Katana 50 Mk2.
Thank you! I have a Katana as well. These videos are recorded using a different amp though, in this case an amp-in-a-pedal called the UA Dream 65, plus some tape delay. However, you might like my Fender Deluxe Katana patch, which will be similar: www.bluemorris.com/katana
I was always under the impression that the scale you use should correspond to the chord progression you’re using? For instance, using chords from a C major scale, you’d use those chords and use fills from the same scale all throughout the fretboard? Is that not correct? We’re in D in this video, but then using the Bm pentatonic for the fills coming from the B barre chord. So should the scale just correspond to the chord just used? If so, why do we have so many different scale shapes? Can we just use whatever shape we want corresponding with the chord? I’m still confused how all this goes together and why.
There are many options for scales, especiallywith pentatonic scales. In a basic way, if the song is in C Major, you can use C Major Penta. If it's in C Minor, use C Minor Penta. But we can also use different pentatonic scales for different chords. Each chord can have its own pentatonic. If you know the five pentatonic shapes really well, this isn't as challenging as it might sound at first, and it helps us to 'play the changes' as they say.
Can somebody explain to me why you can play the Bm pentatonic over a chord progression in the key of D? I thought both keys had to match in order for it to sound good?
B Minor Pentatonic has the exact same notes as D Major Pentatonic. They are called relative major and relative minor. See my video on the First Finger Pinky Rule. th-cam.com/video/2vXMecfmhdc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DLgxuFbCB-jo0gaz
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Why is A not number one ? As in ABC this would make perfect sense ,just like in tennis where they mention love etc when scoring just saying…. What’s love got to do with it ?
@@APW-ry2ok In tennis "Love" is the English word that sounds like the French L'oeuf, which means the egg, or zero (shaped like an egg) So whenever they say Love 40, they mean Egg 40, or zero 40.
@@QBRX Thanks again thats interesting ,going back to the guitar imagine if the strings where ABCDEF instead of EADGBE I suppose that’s why I linked it to tennis as some bright sparks have to make things different for some strange reason,just like screw heads slotted,Phillips,crosshead etc. Still it is what it is ,thanks again for those answers enjoy your day.
You just packed a lot of musical wisdom into 13 minutes. Very useful and digestible. Subscribed.
Thanks very much! Lots more on the channel and more coming soon!
That two fret jump to "triple stack" for the major is a huge light bulb. I love when I don't have to think! Great video!
Thank you! Yeah it's a go-to lick for me for sure
Why do I want pancakes right now ? 🥞
Another fantastic lesson! You lay things out in such an easy-to-follow manner, I wish you could have been my teacher 30 years ago. With your approach method you could, for example, use arpeggios instead of pentatonics to link chords and not only change the voicing of the chord but change up where you land the linking Arp? Sometimes on the 3rd, next time on the 5th, etc. OR, if you've got a bass player jamming with you move the same Pentatonic fills to the higher octave, no? Loved how you bring in the idea of a bridge! Would love to see you how you would swing open the door to understanding a Pat Metheny "moody" flavor to this lesson.
Thank you! Good suggestions. Certainly the arpeggios will work well for this!
Blue, you are constantly filling my poor little brain with brilliant, well explained, simple (relatively) to implement, and very useful methods to help me be a better guitar player. Thank you.
Thank you very much Rick!
This is probably the best guitar lesson I found in TH-cam so far, if you’re an intermediate player. It condenses all the important things you need to know to advance to the next guitar level in 13 minutes. Nicely done!
Thank you! New lessons coming here almost every Saturday 🎸
There is so much gold in this video for an intermediate guitarist. I had several light bulb moments here.
One example of this was 'When do I use major or minor scale shapes' - well, duh. When the specific chord is major or minor.
Thanks so much for posting, You're a great instructor !
Thank you very much! Glad to hear it's all helping. New lesson coming this Saturday :)
So simply explained but correct! Love the connector for the chords.Thx Blue
Thanks you!
Ok, I’ve watched HUNDREDS of lessons on youtube and this is probably one of the easiest, mist commonsensical lessons I have ever seen! I immediately subscribed and can’t wait to see what else you have to offer!
It’s 4:30am and I’m up with a cold and there’s no other place I’d rather be at this point in time. This video overwhelming gives me the urge to jump up and grab the guitar 🎸
Wonderful! Thank you!
Another magnificent lesson, ok TH-cam learners, this guy has best content and instructions you’ll find. I’m 79, been trying to learn guitar off and on for decades, kept giving up bc I wasn’t learning how to play I was mimicking songs, with these lessons and his book I can actually play my own music. Super satisfying experience. I’m joining his patreon page. And no he is not a relative just good at what he does 🙏🏽
Thank you very much! Lots more lessons coming!
I’ve been watching your content looking for the answer to this exact question. Your vids have already helped heaps. So this one is sure to be amazing.
Great to hear thank you! New lessons here almost every Saturday!
Dude, you've just answered a question I've had for the last year. Thank you 🙏🏾
That's awesome! Glad I could help!
Hey Blue, very helpful videos you're giving us... Your style of teaching and articulating the how and why this works is unmatched. I think with the help of your vids I'll get past the plateau I've been hung up on... Hats off to you!!
Thank you very much! More coming this weekend
This video was by far the best explanation of all the musical components together. Thank you (and the member who askes the question).
Thank you very much! More coming :)
This is precisely the video I need right now, as I’m trying to learn how to transition smoothly between chords in a progression as part of my attempts at songwriting.
Thanks again for your excellent lessons😊
Thank you! Glad it's helping 🎸
One great lesson sir. It cuts to the chase. Thank you.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Blue i did subscribe to your patron recently and I would suggest other guitarists to do it , I never did it with anyone before but it's for a reason...
there are many people who are really good at what they are doing but a really few of them are able to teach in an understandable way to the people they are teaching at
you are a really good teacher , after years and years I can say I never understood what other guitarists were talking about and I always lost the right path and the connections between chords and scales but I clearly understand you
Also your method is brilliant, easy and clear to drag me straight to the point
well done!
Wonderful to hear thank you very much!
I love all these little chord-scale tricks you give us. Keep 'em coming!
Thank you! New lessons here almost every Saturday 🎸
This video just unlocked years of fretboard frustration.
Awesome well done! Lots more lessons on the channel 🎸
Thank you for the lesson on connecting with the chords the penta/minor pentatonic, with the lead. It helped me😊
Thanks for watching and commenting. New lessons coming here almost every Saturday :)
This was killer. Good to go back to fundamentals sometimes. Kudos
True indeed on the fundamentals, thank you for watching and commenting. New lessons almost every Saturday!
Another Awesome lesson Blue!
Thanks again! 🎸👍
Thanks for this lesson. Simple. Sounds great. And something I can play. I’m in that mode of knowing a bunch of scales and working triads and all but having trouble making “music” with them. I’ll see you at patreon!
Thank you! If you have any question you can message me on Patreon
Fantastic video… I would love to see any other recipes for “flowing” that you have. Thanks man!
Best, best musician and teacher!
Thank you!!
This is something I have always wanted to learn! Thank You so much ❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful! New lessons here almost every Saturday!
Just found your channel, and I'm really enjoying your work. This video was very helpful!
Fantastic thank you! New lessons here almost every Saturday, and hundreds more on our Patreon group www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver
Another great, easy to understand concept! Keep up the great lessons-please!
Thank you! New videos almost every Saturday
Great lesson, your presentation style is great, nice, and laid-back thank you!
Thank you! New lessons here almost every Saturday!
This lesson was very helpful for me. Nice!
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Thanks
I have waited for a lesson like this forever. One that helps me connect chords using riffs. Thank you
Thank you! And thanks for the extra support 👍
Thank you brother. I’m going to get your book based on your excellent lessons.
Awesome, thank you! Note that when you get the book there is a link on one of the pages to some audio downloads that help
This is a great lesson, man!
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Thanks for your excellent vids. For a chord progression I would recommend using the "Noisy Clan" decoder, a very useful tool.
Found you few weeks ago... I really like your teaching style and voice. Also Idk why but you reminds me that one guy from Ghost Busters so thats a little bonus on TOP of that. 😀Keep doing what you are doing, I am in for any new video. 🙂
Thanks for explaining bridge. I thought it was some complicated formula 🙏🙏🙂
4:05 got to my soul man. going to practise this
Pretty cool approach to creating solos straight away. Thanks bro
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A might have to move to Vancouver. Great lesson Blue.
So many "aha" moments in one lesson. Thank you!
Glad to hear it thank you!
Excellent material ❤ thank you for this handy tutorial, very appreciated!!!!!
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What a beautiful lesson! Thank you Blue! 🎸🎶❤️
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@@GuitarLessonsVancouver Is there a set time on the new lesson and is it live? Thank you again!
@@DougSmith-y4o Not doing live shows yet, thought I might one day soon. Most videos are released Saturday mornings 7am PST time :)
@@GuitarLessonsVancouver Very good, thank you!
@@DougSmith-y4o Change of plan I'm going to try out a livestream on the channel this Friday 1pm PST, but it will remain on the channel to watch afterwards, assuming all goes well :)
Very cool and very good explanation. I am happy to practice this. Thank you for that very cool tip
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Great video!
Thank you very much Andrew! I'm gonna check out your channel, looks good!
This was really good. This is where most intermediate guitarists hit a brick wall (myself included) - in just a few minutes you were making real music!
Sa 0q
Thank you glad to hear it!!
Thanks Blue!!! Another great lesson!
Muchas gracias José!!
The last Paul tribute! I have the same one in color like you! Awesome awesome guitar! 🤓☝️
Cool, I love that guitar. I play it all the time.
Great lesson! Thanks so much, Blue!
Thank you! More coming next weekend!
Awesome lesson sir.
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much for the useful inspirations. Cheers from Indonesia.
Epic Lesson here . Thank you. 🎉
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Great precise instruction and technique!! Thanks!
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I've been doing your flatpicking excersize, and i love it. I was wondering if you created that excersize? Subbed, and now im going to watch this one. Thank you for your time :)
Thank you! 😀 welcome to the channel 🎸
Liked and subscribed man!! Great video!!
Thank you very much! More coming :)
Amazing lesson , mind opening .
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So smart, thank you Blue!!
Thank you!!! More coming soon!
Whoa! Blue! You da Man! Many thanks!
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Thank you, top lesson 👍
This is the lesson I am looking for 👍
Awesome glad you found it!
This was useful!! Thank you 😉
Glad to hear it thank you!!
Excellent, as always. Thanks!
Thank you Jim!!
Thanks! Great lesson.
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Great stuff, Blue.
Your newer viewers may want to note that B minor is the relative minor of D Major.
As well, the B minor pentatonic contains the same notes as the D major pentatonic.
B, D, E, F#, A, B versus D, E, F#, A, B, D
Now, off to watch your recommended video....
Thank you!!
Another great lesson. Is that a Les Paul Tribute?
Thank you! Yes Les Paul Tribute. I love it and they're not that expensive
Outstanding!!👏👏👏…Thank you
Thank you very much!
That was really good.
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Your videos are freakin amazing.
Glad you like them! Thanks! Lots more coming! Almost every Saturday :)
Hey man I really like this lesson. One question though how do you get like that loud/percussive strum after that big strum you do. Kinda muting the strings
To make movement easier, actually the pentatonic shape for minor is "only one shape" when we start from root note and "only one shape" for major if we start from root note.
For minor from the root; always 2 notes per string.
For major; 3 notes for first string then 2 note per string after that.
Just look at the shape, you will notice that there is only one consistent pattern for minor or major.
Cheers from Indonesia. 😂
Newbie here starting out at 55. Thank you! This is incredibly helpful, concise and easy to understand. Love the tone of your guitar and amp. What settings are you using on your gear? I’m playing an Epiphone Les Paul Standard through a Katana 50 Mk2.
Thank you! I have a Katana as well. These videos are recorded using a different amp though, in this case an amp-in-a-pedal called the UA Dream 65, plus some tape delay. However, you might like my Fender Deluxe Katana patch, which will be similar: www.bluemorris.com/katana
This is quite good.
Thank you! Lots more lessons on the channel 🎸
This is where I'm getting stuck. I know these concepts, it's getting it to sound cool that's the struggle.
Takes time and practice. You can do it!
Ty
You have an amazing collection of guitars.
Thank you!
It really is that easy.
Chords are just chords until we put them together, making musical goodness.
I was always under the impression that the scale you use should correspond to the chord progression you’re using? For instance, using chords from a C major scale, you’d use those chords and use fills from the same scale all throughout the fretboard?
Is that not correct? We’re in D in this video, but then using the Bm pentatonic for the fills coming from the B barre chord. So should the scale just correspond to the chord just used? If so, why do we have so many different scale shapes? Can we just use whatever shape we want corresponding with the chord? I’m still confused how all this goes together and why.
There are many options for scales, especiallywith pentatonic scales. In a basic way, if the song is in C Major, you can use C Major Penta. If it's in C Minor, use C Minor Penta. But we can also use different pentatonic scales for different chords. Each chord can have its own pentatonic. If you know the five pentatonic shapes really well, this isn't as challenging as it might sound at first, and it helps us to 'play the changes' as they say.
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Thank you! More lessons coming Friday
Can somebody explain to me why you can play the Bm pentatonic over a chord progression in the key of D? I thought both keys had to match in order for it to sound good?
B Minor Pentatonic has the exact same notes as D Major Pentatonic. They are called relative major and relative minor. See my video on the First Finger Pinky Rule. th-cam.com/video/2vXMecfmhdc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DLgxuFbCB-jo0gaz
@@GuitarLessonsVancouveroh yeah I recognize that term, thanks for the fast reply!!!
Nice :)
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Why is A not number one ? As in ABC this would make perfect sense ,just like in tennis where they mention love etc when scoring just saying…. What’s love got to do with it ?
A is #1 when the key is A. C is number 1 when the key is C. The numbers depend on the root/key of the scale.
Thanks @QBRX!!
@@QBRX Thanks for that ,what about the tennis scoring ?
@@APW-ry2ok In tennis "Love" is the English word that sounds like the French L'oeuf, which means the egg, or zero (shaped like an egg) So whenever they say Love 40, they mean Egg 40, or zero 40.
@@QBRX Thanks again thats interesting ,going back to the guitar imagine if the strings where ABCDEF instead of EADGBE I suppose that’s why I linked it to tennis as some bright sparks have to make things different for some strange reason,just like screw heads slotted,Phillips,crosshead etc. Still it is what it is ,thanks again for those answers enjoy your day.
Sounds like we’re all just in a burning room here 😂
You’re right
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even i got it..... and i'm untalented and rhythmically challenged
Thank you! Glad to hear it's helping!
Like..
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"how can I pick up my guitar and just play? Step One: Don't"
Great video dude
Slow dancing in a burning room?
That was an amazing lesson... thanks Blue
Thanks David!!
Great lesson! Thank you