Thanks for watching everyone! If you want more soloing exercises and ideas, check out my book "Guitar Soloing Like a Pro," available on Amazon. Links are here: www.bluemorris.com/shop
+1 for Blue’s Soloing book from me. My copy arrived few days back and there’s tons of useful stuff in there. Another great lesson, keep em coming and thanks!
@@GuitarLessonsVancouver This is the lesson that I've been looking for. Been wanting to know how and when to use the minor in soloing. Thank you for this. I just want to ask, how about other chord progression? Like IV-iii-ii-V? or I-V-vi-IV?
That was awesome! I had been struggling to understand this concept from my guitar teacher for months and months now, and you just made something click. Totally awesome man 🤘
Self taught from TH-cam for 5 years and been on lead guitar journey for a couple of that… brand new to your channel and found some great nuggets! Big key is you are a great teacher beyond the actual theory. Well delivered and easy to follow unlike some other teachers! Thanks from Nanoose Bay, on the Island!!
I've spent the last 5 years trying to learn what you just explained in 2 videos. Because you not only explain what to do -- but why it works. Well done!
I've been playing guitar for atleast 8 years and I felt I've hit an invisible wall and no progress. Thank you for fire that was lit again. Great tutorial
Good stuff! Practicing minor down and major up and major down and minor up moving up the circle of fifths is a great exercise if anyone’s working on this it’ll help you learn to change flawlessly
Wow. Nobody EVER showed me this. I've switched back and forth between major and minor but never realizing this simple tip. It immediately improved my playing, but not only that, it opened up so many new pathways and possibilities. This has made getting better at guitar so much more fun. I've watched a couple other videos of this channel, and it was the same. I don't know what it is about your teaching style, but it makes thing so clear and helps make certain connections I haven't in the past. A lot of the stuff is things I already knew, but never connected them in these ways. It was so SIMPLE; I'm kicking myself for not ever picking up on this before. This channel is great for beginners, but I think it's even MORE valuable for intermediate players who have a lot of the techniques down but are sort of stuck at the same level.
Great to hear thank you! You might also like to check out our Patreon group which has lots more video lessons like this, plus the tabs and jam tracks: www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver
You are helping me a lot. This is the information I have been looking for. I have watched several of your lessons now and they have captivated me by addressing issues I have been missing in my playing. You are a very good instructor thank you so much.
I've watched plenty of videos on how to mix major and minor. This is by far the easiest to understand video on the topic. Thank you. And when I go from major to minor I just naturally land on the 3rd. Now I know why.
Great lesson Blue...thanks. Also, in the blues if you are using dominant chords the minor 3rd is also the flat 7 of the 4 chord so in essence you are also playing the changes.
Many thanks for picking up on that one, RB! "Playing the changes" has been a bit of an intimidating concept for me, but with your comment combined with Blue's explanation, it's now much less so, I think. So yeah, another great, illuminating lesson, Blue. Much appreciated, man.
wow in minutes you have made the connection for the transitions of the pentatonic to open up the rest of the neck , I can't wait to try this out ! Thanks a ton man you are a gifted player and teacher!
Dear Blue I'm glad at that momonet you realized "Nobody had taught me how to do that" and hence you teach us stuff that nobody teachs us how to do. My respect is increasing for your word and your take on guitar skills that now every time you talk I'm all ears. I'll love your books too very very powerfull concepts in them, and I'm looking forward for the new ones hopefully soon. 😉 Thanks
That was cool thanks for sharing. Slight changes in modes always give great results : here it sounds like : - major A penta is part of A major - minor D penta is part of D myxolydien, which is the same as A Dorian. So in A position you can alternate A major (on A chord) then A Dorian (on D chord) : you get even more colours
Inspiring lesson. I saw my questions already asked in the comments -- what to use over the V chord, why not use D minor pentatonic over the IV chord, etc...and appreciated your answers. Now I'm going to do those things. I can't be held responsible for whatever happens! 🎸🤘⚛💣
Another very clearly explained soloing vid. You're technique of explaining is one of the best I've seen on TH-cam. I'm certain if I would have found your videos years ago would have saved me a lot of time learning these tips. Thanks for sharing your guitar wisdom and knowledge, to help support you, I ordered your soloing book potentially to give to someone just learning. But if it's anything like your videos, it may be a keeper and I'll have to buy another one. Cheers!
Thank you! Glad you found it!! If there's anything specific you are looking for comment on one of my videos and I might be able to find it in my videos or make one :)
Hi Blue! I stumbled across this video and was thinking I know this guy! I got lessons off you many moons ago when I was on my travels in Vancouver. Great to see you still at it. Kieran Dublin Ireland
Awesome lesson. Would love to see more on utilising and improving your ear when working out these kinds of licks. I find that is something that doesn't get honed when improvising from scales !
think you could use either: you can use minor pentatonic over any major chord really, but the secret sauce is learning how to blend them effectively over the chord changes and letting your ear guide you
Great lesson, very clear thank you. I'm now wondering how best to play over the 5 chord in a blues song. I know it's not available for long, 1 bar is time to play two or three notes with feeling. I'll try this idea first then mess around until I suss it myself. Thanks again. 👍
Thank you! The V to IV chord in a 12-bar is a great spot to play over each chord. Play a lick that outlines the V chord, then move it down two frets, play the same lick two frets down. So long as those licks fit the chord tones of the IV to V.
THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIP. WHAT WOULD YOU USE ON THE 5 CHORD? MAJOR OR MINOR? AND HOW WOULD YOU RESOLVE WITH THE TURN AROUND SAY IN A 12 BAR BLUES STYLE?
For the blues in A the 5 chord is the E7. The A major pentatonic contains the 1 and the 5 where as the A minor pentatonic contains the 1, minor 3rd and the flat 7. Both work but they have very different sounds so it’s up to personal preference. No right or wrong which is great!
@GuitarLessonsVancouver I'd love to see a video like this where you cover the I-IV-V or even change up the chord progression with a minII, minIII, or even a minVI thrown in.
Thanks for watching everyone! If you want more soloing exercises and ideas, check out my book "Guitar Soloing Like a Pro," available on Amazon. Links are here: www.bluemorris.com/shop
+1 for Blue’s Soloing book from me. My copy arrived few days back and there’s tons of useful stuff in there. Another great lesson, keep em coming and thanks!
@@willlodge5386 Thanks Will!
Already bought your book a few weeks ago 👍
Does this book come with a video to go with it?
@@GuitarLessonsVancouver
This is the lesson that I've been looking for. Been wanting to know how and when to use the minor in soloing. Thank you for this.
I just want to ask, how about other chord progression? Like IV-iii-ii-V? or I-V-vi-IV?
Just discovered this guy... he's an intuitive communicator and this lesson really nails the basics of changing between minor and major pentatonic.
Thanks for the great comment Frederick!
Thanks! Really good lesson
Thanks for the extra support Brian!
Not only a talented player but TEACHER. What a combo.
Thanks Dave! I appreciate that
your method of reasoning and teaching is exactly what’s missing with most learning platforms and teachers . keep up your good work
Thank you very much! More lessons coming Saturday!
I've been playing guitar for +45 years and I've never heard of this transition. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Tom! New video every Saturday
you are a hell of a teacher Blue! Please, keep doing what you are doing. Much love.
Thanks Andrea!
That was awesome! I had been struggling to understand this concept from my guitar teacher for months and months now, and you just made something click. Totally awesome man 🤘
Great to hear!
I appreciate the way you explain things making them applicable without making them overly confusing.
Thanks Greg, that's my goal!
My god man.... you have the greatest way to present and pull this all together. Keep them coming!
Thanks Philip!
Best teacher ever. Thanks👌👍
Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
Self taught from TH-cam for 5 years and been on lead guitar journey for a couple of that… brand new to your channel and found some great nuggets! Big key is you are a great teacher beyond the actual theory. Well delivered and easy to follow unlike some other teachers! Thanks from Nanoose Bay, on the Island!!
Great to hear thanks Tim!!
Sir, this is undoubtedly the best major/minor blues scales lessons ever!
P.S. In Blues we Trust!
Cool thanks Tom!
Finally a TRUE guitar teacher! Subbed!!!
Thanks @zombee38 !
Thank you George. Your continued drive to improve us all is amazing.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Keep ‘em coming. Your stuff is so simply communicated, you can’t fail. Keep going Blue!
Thanks, will do!
Funny how we can play for decades and never notice something so fundamental! 🤦♂️ Thank goodness for TH-cam! Well done mate!😁👍
So true!
I've spent the last 5 years trying to learn what you just explained in 2 videos. Because you not only explain what to do -- but why it works. Well done!
Thank you! That's exactly what I aim for. New lesson coming out tomorrow 🎸
I've been playing guitar for atleast 8 years and I felt I've hit an invisible wall and no progress. Thank you for fire that was lit again. Great tutorial
Cool thanks!
Excellent lesson and production….very clear and concise! Thank you
Thanks T-Rocket! New video every Saturday
100 videos, about major minor pentatonic i've watched..this is the best,, thank you sir... hahaha, finally
Thanks for the great feedback! New video every Saturday
Man, what a straight forward lesson and strategy. Love your lessons and approach. Please keep your excellent content coming!
Thanks Rhett
Good stuff! Practicing minor down and major up and major down and minor up moving up the circle of fifths is a great exercise if anyone’s working on this it’ll help you learn to change flawlessly
Good tip, thanks for commenting 🙂
I have no idea who worked out all the different scales for guitar but I'm so glad we got to use them.
Well said, thanks for watching!
Awesome, ran across this by accident in my feed. Liked and subbed, keep 'em coming!!
Great thanks for joining!
@@GuitarLessonsVancouver And ya got me, I ordered your book!
@@FJA59 Cool! Let me know if you have any questions about the book.
You are really talented teacher,it’s your explantions and all the box popping explaining everything,Simply Wow👏👏👏
Thank you! 😃 Lots more coming in the New Year 🎸
World class teaching in each lesson. Thank U so much. 🙏
Wow. Nobody EVER showed me this. I've switched back and forth between major and minor but never realizing this simple tip. It immediately improved my playing, but not only that, it opened up so many new pathways and possibilities. This has made getting better at guitar so much more fun. I've watched a couple other videos of this channel, and it was the same. I don't know what it is about your teaching style, but it makes thing so clear and helps make certain connections I haven't in the past. A lot of the stuff is things I already knew, but never connected them in these ways. It was so SIMPLE; I'm kicking myself for not ever picking up on this before. This channel is great for beginners, but I think it's even MORE valuable for intermediate players who have a lot of the techniques down but are sort of stuck at the same level.
Great to hear thank you! You might also like to check out our Patreon group which has lots more video lessons like this, plus the tabs and jam tracks: www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver
Great vid man!
NOBODY has ever talked about this, ever!
Thanks! New video every Saturday
You made this so easy to understand , this is my practice for tomorrow sorted 👍🏻
Cool thanks Glen
I followed several video from you since last week and you really touch the point need to guitarists . Useful . Thanks
Thank you! Glad to hear it! Lots more lessons like this on the channel and our Patreon group www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver
You are helping me a lot. This is the information I have been looking for. I have watched several of your lessons now and they have captivated me by addressing issues I have been missing in my playing. You are a very good instructor thank you so much.
Great to hear! Thank you!!
I've watched plenty of videos on how to mix major and minor. This is by far the easiest to understand video on the topic. Thank you. And when I go from major to minor I just naturally land on the 3rd. Now I know why.
Glad to hear it thank you! Lots more guitar lesson videos on the channel!
Great lesson Blue...thanks. Also, in the blues if you are using dominant chords the minor 3rd is also the flat 7 of the 4 chord so in essence you are also playing the changes.
Excellent point! Thanks RB!
Many thanks for picking up on that one, RB! "Playing the changes" has been a bit of an intimidating concept for me, but with your comment combined with Blue's explanation, it's now much less so, I think. So yeah, another great, illuminating lesson, Blue. Much appreciated, man.
Exactly right. Also, when playing over the V chord you can use the straight major scale and stress the 4th and the 7th
Combo, major - minor connection does wonders in your playing - nice piont.
Thanks Max!
That was great and simple and very well explained... trying to do it now with my gibbled hand.
Thanks David!
wow in minutes you have made the connection for the transitions of the pentatonic to open up the rest of the neck , I can't wait to try this out ! Thanks a ton man you are a gifted player and teacher!
Thanks Harry! Lots more coming to this channel and our Patreon patreon.com/GuitarLessonsVancouver
Dear Blue I'm glad at that momonet you realized "Nobody had taught me how to do that" and hence you teach us stuff that nobody teachs us how to do. My respect is increasing for your word and your take on guitar skills that now every time you talk I'm all ears. I'll love your books too very very powerfull concepts in them, and I'm looking forward for the new ones hopefully soon. 😉 Thanks
Thank you very much!
Thanks!
Thanks for your support Henry!
You have a way of simplifying scales and there connections
Thanks really enjoying your videos
Thank you! Lots more guitar lesson videos coming!
That was cool thanks for sharing. Slight changes in modes always give great results : here it sounds like :
- major A penta is part of A major
- minor D penta is part of D myxolydien, which is the same as A Dorian.
So in A position you can alternate A major (on A chord) then A Dorian (on D chord) : you get even more colours
Cool tips, thanks David!
Inspiring lesson. I saw my questions already asked in the comments -- what to use over the V chord, why not use D minor pentatonic over the IV chord, etc...and appreciated your answers.
Now I'm going to do those things. I can't be held responsible for whatever happens! 🎸🤘⚛💣
You can indeed also use D minor penta over the IV chord in this case. So many great options to choose from :)
You're awasome DUDE! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Nice tip with a great explanation on why it 'works'. THANKS!
Glad it was helpful!
You are an incredible guitar teacher - I finally found the one! You! Many Thanks!
Thank you Charles!
Wow, you are an excellent addition to guitar on TH-cam. I'm excited to keep watching your videos. Thanks!
Thank you very much!!
I love it. Greatness. Reasoning why it works is because it's part of the mixolydian scale. So A major, 4 chord mixolydian D scale
Another really useful idea. Excellent, thanks.
Thanks Brian!
Another very clearly explained soloing vid. You're technique of explaining is one of the best I've seen on TH-cam. I'm certain if I would have found your videos years ago would have saved me a lot of time learning these tips. Thanks for sharing your guitar wisdom and knowledge, to help support you, I ordered your soloing book potentially to give to someone just learning. But if it's anything like your videos, it may be a keeper and I'll have to buy another one. Cheers!
Great thanks! Let me know if you have any questions about the book.
Thank you good sir for sharing this.
Thanks for watching
Nice how to breakdown, I consider this one of the best lessons on TH-cam, love that guitar too... Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Been going through TH-cam videos like crazy. Finally found this!!!! And I’ve been searching for it!!
Thank you! Glad you found it!! If there's anything specific you are looking for comment on one of my videos and I might be able to find it in my videos or make one :)
that was actually a cool tip and worth watching, I hope your channel grows mon
Glad you enjoyed it!
You have two great talents: the guitar and teaching. Thank you!
Thanks Barry!
Wow that's it my endless practicing😊 scales makes sense it makes sense for me
Glad to hear it's helping
Hi Blue! I stumbled across this video and was thinking I know this guy! I got lessons off you many moons ago when I was on my travels in Vancouver. Great to see you still at it. Kieran Dublin Ireland
Hi Kieran! Good to hear from you! What a great coincidence. Let me know if you are ever back in Vancouver.
This makes so much sense to me. Thank you !
Cool thanks for watching
Thank you. Love your videos. Very helpful. You can tell that you're a great musician but also that you have a ton of experience teaching.
Thanks for the great comment J S!
Great lesson..thank you from Malaysia
Thanks for watching 😎
Another terrific lesson! Many thanks for posting🙂
Glad you enjoyed it! Lots more coming.
Blue Morris you have a really practical ways to get a concept and make music with it, thank you very much!
I appreciate that!
This was an amazing video for me. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thanks Bill! Lots more on the channel and our Patreon www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver
I didn't know about the First Finger Pinky Rule. I love it!
Makes it easy. Thanks for watching
You're getting the views because you are that good !!!
Thanks John!!! 😊
You re the best...greets from francfurt main🎉
Thank you!!! 😊
Sweet stuff here, Blue. Keep 'em coming!
Thank you! 😀👍
My solos were AWESOME until...I picked up the guitar.
Keep at it, you can do it 😆🎸👍
mine are too when no one is around to hear me.
Damn the both of us!!
You really explain this stuff well and give loads of practise ideas 😍
Cool thanks David!
Excited for tomorrow’s video !! 🙏🏻
Cool! Hope you like it :)
Awesome lesson.....thank you!
Thanks Bernie!
Excellent lesson
Thank you! 😃
Hey. Happy New Year. And thank you for your lessons. They made my live on guitar much easier and understandable. Greetings
Thanks Wolfgang!
Love this !!!!! Great video friend!!!!! Still learning here. Always.
Great thanks Robert
...essa sua dica preciosa faz aparecer várias outras idéias na cabeça da gente, muito obrigado, amigo.
Thanks for watching!
Great vdo... this just helped me so much. I just made a leap in my playing. The explanation was so easy to understand. Thank you!!!
Awesome thanks Ronnie!
Blue... you are awesome...
Thanks for yet another, amazing lesson. 😊
Thank you! 😃
Thanks buddy for the tip really an eye opener for me
Glad to hear it!
Am pentatonic + Dmajor gives you a D7 flavour that's why is works so well in blues.
Good point 👍🎸
You’re awesome ! Respect and best vibes from Brazil.
Thank you very much! 🎸
What a great lesson! And purchased the book right away ! I’m sure it won’t disappoint.
Great thanks! Let me know if you have any questions about the book
Nice lesson. Subscribed for a fellow Canuck across the strait.
Awesome, thank you!
Great video. I'm a beginner guitar player and that was simple and helps a lot!!!! Keep up the great work.
Thanks Iachetti!
Awesome lesson. Would love to see more on utilising and improving your ear when working out these kinds of licks. I find that is something that doesn't get honed when improvising from scales !
Thanks for the suggestion Nico, I'll think about that one, might be hard to do via a video
simple but awesome lesson!
Thank you! Lots more on the channel and new lessons coming here almost every Saturday :)
Thank you very very much! This is extemly helpfully.
Cool, thanks Dieter!
Great lesson thanks! Always think it’s more beneficial to play maj pent as 2nd minor position 🙌🏻
Thanks! I agree I like 2nd shape Major pentatonic
Another great and useful lesson! What about the V chord - Major or minor?
think you could use either: you can use minor pentatonic over any major chord really, but the secret sauce is learning how to blend them effectively over the chord changes and letting your ear guide you
Neil is correct, you can use either on the V, and there are some more things we can do, which I will try to cover in future videos.
@@neildobbs7278 Thanks!
Great lesson, very clear thank you.
I'm now wondering how best to play over the 5 chord in a blues song. I know it's not available for long, 1 bar is time to play two or three notes with feeling. I'll try this idea first then mess around until I suss it myself. Thanks again. 👍
Thank you! The V to IV chord in a 12-bar is a great spot to play over each chord. Play a lick that outlines the V chord, then move it down two frets, play the same lick two frets down. So long as those licks fit the chord tones of the IV to V.
terrific - you deserve a million + subscribers
Thanks! Here's hoping!
Just found you and I agree with everyone that you do such a good job and may you keep doing it. Thank you
Thank you M W!!
THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIP. WHAT WOULD YOU USE ON THE 5 CHORD? MAJOR OR MINOR? AND HOW WOULD YOU RESOLVE WITH THE TURN AROUND SAY IN A 12 BAR BLUES STYLE?
Thank you sir . Awesome piece of info. Any similar suggestion for the 5 chord?
Either major or minor penta work on the V chord, among other things :)
Great! Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching
That was exactly what I was wondering, "What about the V chord?
You can use either scale on the V chord, and more... I'll try to cover that in a future video.
For the blues in A the 5 chord is the E7. The A major pentatonic contains the 1 and the 5 where as the A minor pentatonic contains the 1, minor 3rd and the flat 7. Both work but they have very different sounds so it’s up to personal preference. No right or wrong which is great!
@@RBZ3 Spot on and you can really spice things up by changing which you choose!
@@RBZ3 Well said, RB!
@GuitarLessonsVancouver I'd love to see a video like this where you cover the I-IV-V or even change up the chord progression with a minII, minIII, or even a minVI thrown in.
Loved it! Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this. it helped me a lot i was stuck in minor pentatonic. Am I correct in thinking I hear BB King do this as well?
Absolutely he did that, and he was real good at it too!
@@GuitarLessonsVancouver thanks I'm very much still a rookie
Can't wait to try this out! Any tips on the five chord?
Thanks! The five chord has lots of options. Can use the minor penta of the I chord, major penta of the I chord, or try Major Penta of the V chord.
I also want to know about the 5 chord. And what if the song has the 2, 3 or 6th chord? Then which scale works?
You can use either the major pentatonic or the minor pentatonic on the V chord...and more which I will try to cover in a future video.
haha I love the pinky rule...Light bulb moment for me!
Thanks! Glad it helped.
Tks so much!
Louie
Montreal
Thanks Louie!