Wanting to improvise guitar? -- Start here -- Learn the "L" Shape to play country and blues - EP440

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  • @steveamurray59
    @steveamurray59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, I've just pick up guitar at 63 and this is so much fun. Thanks !

  • @Tiburcio1950
    @Tiburcio1950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Brian, absolutely one of your best lessons. I've been playing for over 60 years, self taught, and know many of the things you teach but I learn something new every time. I really didn't know what I was doing or why things worked they just sounded good. Your lessons bring clarity to this old rocker. Thank you so much.

  • @johnoswald9143
    @johnoswald9143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    This is profound, I know the different patterns with major and minor pentatonic but have struggled putting simple licks and chords together to accompany myself. This lesson is gold, thank you sir for your content, it is greatly appreciated.

    • @dazzmetcoll3843
      @dazzmetcoll3843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      poll

    • @MindDezign
      @MindDezign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had to smirk, aren't we all ,just playing guitar by ourselves ? I know I do, I'm my own star, me and my guitar.
      Great comment, Brian is the Master of weekly " leaps of learning".

    • @matt59736
      @matt59736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a country and classic rock drummer trying to learn to play the guitar. and up till I stumbled onto your channe.l I thought it was hopeless thank you!

    • @Mike28625
      @Mike28625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditto

  • @PurchaseReviews
    @PurchaseReviews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The blues puzzle pieces (scales, licks, chords, timing and melody) are all starting to fit together. These lessons using your own guitar as the backing track are by far the best I’ve ever come across. I also love how encouraging you are to those of all different skill levels. You have a very unique teaching style, and personable approach that make guitar lessons feel less like a chore.
    I can also see the passion you have for people. What a wonderful gift. Thank you very much, and God bless you.

    • @susanhawkes2519
      @susanhawkes2519 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basic for those strong handed men who have been playing for decafrs.

  • @captaincavemanfpv9772
    @captaincavemanfpv9772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your Jerry shirt. Thank you for making a video that even a beginner can experience what its like to improvise and have their own "voice" on the guitar

  • @HenryFammm
    @HenryFammm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy has a way of instruction that can make anyone comprehend

  • @juxiblues
    @juxiblues 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Brilliant lesson, Brian. At first, one gets the impression that this is a beginner's lesson, but the connection between patterns and chord-shapes is always very useful. And this is so much fun to play. Thanks!

  • @jerryskid89
    @jerryskid89 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reason I love music so much, and have been playing guitar for years, is because of the man who's hand is on your shirt. Love your channel and have been learning a lot! Thank you so much!

  • @bradhagemyer7722
    @bradhagemyer7722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I just watched another 145 video,just before finding yours,was noodling and found yours
    Saw the handprint,and I knew I was in the right place...Hey Now!

  • @neilsjmcmahon
    @neilsjmcmahon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow ... man - you've got a gift. I've watched 3 of your videos and I feel like after 20 years of practising I'm finally PLAYING

    • @hughhall6474
      @hughhall6474 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey man, I hope your playing has got good, i"m sure it has, keep playing.

  • @frankieu2598
    @frankieu2598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice shirt, Bri! Lesson too… not a beginner lesson but much appreciated as it’s right down my alley. Cats be diggin it.
    Cats out under the stars..

  • @vichelton2002
    @vichelton2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just found this channel 3 days ago, & I've already learned more than I did in the last 20 years. Best explanation of how to do fills that I've ever seen. Now if my fingers were long enough to do the shuffle I'd be cooking.

  • @smileyfog
    @smileyfog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely the best 21 minutes I've spent on something extremely valuable in a long time. Brilliant and yet so easy to follow! Wow!

  • @rickjohnson4537
    @rickjohnson4537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for those of us who never got lessons. That’s enough to last for years of enjoyment. Great teaching too, your kind caring comes across. Rick

  • @jimmareno2732
    @jimmareno2732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love the Jerry hand print shirt!

  • @scottz.8481
    @scottz.8481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bravo... at first I was ? For 45 years I knew this, but then I never knew it quite like this. Simple basics expanded. Nice lesson Brian!

  • @gnawbabygnaw
    @gnawbabygnaw ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. Thanks!
    When you’re blanking for what to play, whether in front of folks or not, this is Super Handy!

  • @jeffreyjones3228
    @jeffreyjones3228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Making music built upon simple theory, easy to follow. Great lesson

  • @stevefielding8324
    @stevefielding8324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely brilliant Brian! Literally months worth of practise, variations and possibilities. Thank you so very much.

  • @Filmbuf-g2k
    @Filmbuf-g2k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Priceless lesson for someone who loves to play in g....thank you....proper light 💡 moment..

  • @xxburn77xx
    @xxburn77xx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my eyes have been opened, thank you so much! I've been playing guitar for almost 1 year now and finally feel like I am able to improvise, the fretboard looks very different now!

  • @vinaobalaseca
    @vinaobalaseca 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're an amazing guitar teacher. Been watching like 5 of your videos in a row and that's exactly what I needed to keep learning in progression. Thank you so much for this.

  • @skcoleman1150
    @skcoleman1150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brian you are truly blessed brother, I'm so glad I am a member of your website, your lessons are pure gold to me. Like I always say thank you for sharing your knowledge and your time.

  • @fishzebra
    @fishzebra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is badly named, underrated, its basically all you need to know to get going properly with the blues, brilliant foundation lesson

    • @tommyguitar534
      @tommyguitar534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      kinda, the ppl just need to learn another lesson about the pentatonics and thats it actually and maybe some cool blues licks

    • @gnawbabygnaw
      @gnawbabygnaw ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tommyguitar534”to get going.” From there, virtually endless.

  • @johnnyharmon1385
    @johnnyharmon1385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good one for everyone trying to play guitar. From beginner to the ones a little more advanced.

  • @JosephusDalrymple
    @JosephusDalrymple 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best one of these type of blues lessons I've ever seen.

  • @captaindavewalton7210
    @captaindavewalton7210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Outstanding lesson packed with instructions, I'm still absorbing this and to some degree it is an aha moment specifically relating to cord progressions. Thank you Brian!

  • @ToddMelanson
    @ToddMelanson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with the previous commenter. Such a simple concept that I never grasped as easily as this. I've been just jammin' out on my acoustic for the past hour. Thanks!!

  • @bugslerooni7145
    @bugslerooni7145 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genuinely the most informing and understandable video ever

  • @MustafaBaabad
    @MustafaBaabad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is exactly that I need to spend an evening away by myself. Great lesson. Cheers from Indonesia.

  • @susanaespolong1518
    @susanaespolong1518 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Highly inspiring lesson for guitar enthusiasts. Thank you, now and forever for sharing your wisdom on how to make the guitar sing.

  • @MindDezign
    @MindDezign 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscriber for yrs however I just stumbled on this one I missed months ago
    It Dec 2021.
    This video is proof of your,unstoppable dedication, to unlocking the frustration of the beginner and intermediate player.
    I'm always influx between the beginner and intermediate player, and that is ok been this way since 1998, when I started guitar.
    But just following this video your teaching passion just comes out, you keep things simple for the beginner, you speak a little quicker to show the intermediate player application, but you move fast so you don't lose the beginner. Amazing ! And you do this EVERY Week for over ten years...it's really " incredible" and I Thank You
    Each lesson ,when ever I discover it, it's a gold mine of guitar info.

  • @cadrat1962
    @cadrat1962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brian, I've been following your lessons for a little while and just joined as a premium member. I must say your site is extremely well laid out and easy to follow........ Well done.

  • @treyking5309
    @treyking5309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gonna go stretch out the fingers and get after it!
    Thanks Brian, I'm always so motivated after one of your lessons!

  • @GuitarJoLa
    @GuitarJoLa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Your mind works in amazing ways, Brian! Great lesson, as always! 💕

  • @ibleedoranbla
    @ibleedoranbla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just found this channel and I've only watched a couple videos but I feel like I finally found a teacher that teaches appropriately for my current skill level. It's not beginner and not too advanced. Really digging what I've seen so far and already learned a ton.

  • @AlexPetersen-pp8rp
    @AlexPetersen-pp8rp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone with very short fingers, I have found it helpful to play the chuck berry style bass riff, in the Key of G, using the E string and the D string, but muting the A string. I simply let the pad of of my middle finger rest or graze on the A string.

  • @kaidemen156
    @kaidemen156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is brilliant, thank you for sharing your knowledge and making it easy to understand.

  • @thebigandroid
    @thebigandroid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dig the Jerry shirt :)

  • @wileycavanah7202
    @wileycavanah7202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thank you for this and the many tutorials you host.

  • @WHITEowl7585
    @WHITEowl7585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I gave a like for the lesson and a virtual 👍 for the JG shirt.

  • @robertgallagher7264
    @robertgallagher7264 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Brian I wish I could of had these lessons years ago I am learning so much from you. Example I remember Paul McCartney's saying in an interview, he was looking for a guy in Liverpool who knew how to make a B7 chord !! Thank you so much Robert

  • @julianfester3104
    @julianfester3104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic lesson. You are a great teacher.

  • @steveperry1344
    @steveperry1344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're making it a little easier for me as a low intermediate level player, thnx for the help.

  • @bungalowbluesman
    @bungalowbluesman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the way this builds - great stuff Brian. 👍🏻

  • @frankiefish5114
    @frankiefish5114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is great. I've been stuck in a learning curve between blues country and bluegrass. You are my new fave channel

  • @AnonMemSoc
    @AnonMemSoc ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming back to this lesson after a year I understand so much better now. Thx Bri😊

  • @toddhudson4965
    @toddhudson4965 ปีที่แล้ว

    I revisit your lessons many times, because, despite your detail, it's tough to absorb and make happen when I play. I enjoy revisiting CUZ you're so damned smart!

  • @RollingStoneZzzzz
    @RollingStoneZzzzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Brian 👍🏻
    Light 💡zzz for sure!

  • @howdareu7529
    @howdareu7529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool shirt brian!

  • @donpattonjr
    @donpattonjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brian
    A great breakdown of the 1 4 5 progression in Blues. A lot to think about...

  • @perthmike7
    @perthmike7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice lesson Brian. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

  • @larryblackburn3109
    @larryblackburn3109 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching your videos has got me going...awesome man.

  • @tccorwin1085
    @tccorwin1085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn B!
    That was gold w/ 100 watt lightbulbs.
    Mercy buckets!

  • @jonathanking7594
    @jonathanking7594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    400K subs Brian - well done and deserved. Thank you for your hard work over the years and the great instruction. Cheers

  • @stringman509
    @stringman509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson Brian yes the light bulb went off 👏 👌 best wishes Colin UK 🇬🇧

  • @ruralparadise8901
    @ruralparadise8901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job, buddy! You simplified what appears clumsy when learning the same concept from music theory point of view.

  • @Pianolisapark315
    @Pianolisapark315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful share my friend! Fantastic video. Nice guitar player, wonderful experience.
    Like #1.8k.
    Have a wonderful day to you!

  • @shockmarkets7384
    @shockmarkets7384 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson. So much in there to mess around with.

  • @ngophuthanh
    @ngophuthanh ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent lesson. Thank you so much, Teacher.

  • @tpaine1968
    @tpaine1968 ปีที่แล้ว

    So excellent….wonderful and crucial lesson…… bravo

  • @brittain522
    @brittain522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson, especially for playing fill licks with simple blues and country licks! Thanks so much!

  • @jeffhsieh3594
    @jeffhsieh3594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best course i learn ,so cool, thank you Sir. 🙂

  • @mikechun4734
    @mikechun4734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me, this lesson is like a good stew…it’s gonna need to sit (in my head ) another day and it will get better

  • @1974xaviers
    @1974xaviers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb lesson Brian.....also you played a real classic towards the end of the video 🙏

  • @rodrirm
    @rodrirm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Sir, thank you very much for your time and effort
    I'am only half the video, and after 10+ year of not playing guitar I find your videos awesome (already got the Travis Picking one done !!!)
    Can't wait to see whats left on the last part.
    Little by little Iam remembering a lot of stuff that I forgot!
    Thank you soo much!!! (sorry for my english, not my natural language)

  • @Mark_McC
    @Mark_McC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Jerry shirt!!! i have a similar one.

  • @seamussingleton
    @seamussingleton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the first time I think I can say I figured out a way to mix chords and lead blues together sounds awesome.
    You made it look easy to
    All I have to do is practice practice practice
    But ty for helping me out I've been playing a long time And really got a lot out of this.lesson and previous ones
    Great job.
    Please continue to post thier awesome lessons 👏

  • @paschalisantoniou974
    @paschalisantoniou974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really an eye opening lesson! Thank you so much!

  • @alnorman6846
    @alnorman6846 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the shape/pattern method is great ! Thank you

  • @patrickestwick5675
    @patrickestwick5675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well taught Brian

  • @williamhuth4441
    @williamhuth4441 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! It finally makes sense. Maybe I’ll actually be able to play some blues. I still have reading tabs when reading the more advanced songs. If you can read tabs you can reproduce an awesome song. I just learned what the curved line is (bend). Why, however, do some tabs have a darkened base connecting two notes. This whole music thing is so fun. Not just listening but how it all fits.

  • @meinhendl
    @meinhendl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brilliant teaching , thank you very much !

  • @sallymac1510
    @sallymac1510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So absorbed with how this shape sets the anchor points for the 1-4-5 chords. It does help for sure. This knowledge is a great follow up to the vlog Know the Fretboard using the 5th and 6th strings but this takes it to another level using this simple anchor shape. Now I need to start playing this wonderful arrangement. Double bonus.

  • @upuiaropati6839
    @upuiaropati6839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely cool wow, this is what I was longing for, playing blues when I sit down with my guitar. Great lesson Mr expert.

  • @tterrabend
    @tterrabend 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for this great lesson, Brian! You are a really great guitar teacher. I appreciate how you connect scales to chords, which makes the positions easier to remember. Your lessons are chock full of light bulb moments! (And I want to thank those who commented about the shirt, because I was curious about that, too!)

    • @williammorris1883
      @williammorris1883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude you're a great teacher . We'll done from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @lorikent7158
    @lorikent7158 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I’m in love. Thanks for the easy lesson.

  • @fredigutierrez7385
    @fredigutierrez7385 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great lesson, I have been trying to figure out “comping “ ,I believe that’s what is called, voila, light bulb moment, thank you!!!

  • @auldweegie7987
    @auldweegie7987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always fun, Brian, and always a couple of lightbulbs apoppin’. Looking forward to the Premium follow up. 😁

  • @evamalmberg
    @evamalmberg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪 I just love your lessons 💕🎵🎸

  • @TheOrigamiPeople
    @TheOrigamiPeople 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you .the essence of bouncing between major and minor feelings is in the last part…..

  • @rathnasiribogodage848
    @rathnasiribogodage848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great. You are a brilliant teacher! Thanks!

  • @PR-BEACHBOY
    @PR-BEACHBOY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When it comes to playing an “E” shaped chord, I often play the “Dominant 7th” because I find it more comfortable. My hands are fairly large and barre chords can cause cramping.

  • @stirlingkotze6244
    @stirlingkotze6244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an inspiring lesson... 👏

  • @richardveader8050
    @richardveader8050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a very important lesson. Thank you so much☮️❤️

  • @toploadtele
    @toploadtele 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson Brian. "Oops... I slid into the blues" Lol! Hard to resist the blues when you already there

  • @johnstrange880
    @johnstrange880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant,and inventive lesson Brian.

  • @BruceGoett
    @BruceGoett 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. I spent two days just going over and over everything to burn it into my memory and build muscle memory. The only nitpicking little thing was I found the non-conventional fret markers on the neck a bit confusing at times.

  • @jethroburns
    @jethroburns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the shuffle on the G chord, Brian, it is easier to use the second finger instead of the third one when playing down that low.

  • @garycoker6633
    @garycoker6633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    a light just came on thanks

  • @InsideTheStadium
    @InsideTheStadium ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, this helps so much, I been stuck in the same place, you rock 🍻

  • @traumatizer2
    @traumatizer2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yeah I get the secret now.Thank you ActiveMelody💪💪

  • @soslow67
    @soslow67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two more👍👍.. This is an excellent video. You have always provided good lessons, but this is one of your best (imo).

  • @byromtaylor6482
    @byromtaylor6482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wtf .....Probably the best online guitar lesson ever

  • @stevemc5919
    @stevemc5919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ten seconds in. I'm thinking, instant Dead Cred with that shirt. Ok, on with the show......I can spare 21 minutes to learn something from this dude. Like...where did you get that shirt? Oh wait, that's easy. Playing guitar, now THAT"S hard. Ok, on with the show.....

  • @kevindelk
    @kevindelk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. If I could just get to this skill level I'd be happy 😊.

  • @d.l.huntministries8131
    @d.l.huntministries8131 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Video is so cool, loving it!! Awesome!!

  • @DirtCityMTB
    @DirtCityMTB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Light bulb moments in every video you make. Thank you for the lesson!

  • @tommyguitar534
    @tommyguitar534 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i actually knew all of this but its always interesting watching your vids ive learned alot with your videos and that just gave me good ideas

  • @moses777exodus
    @moses777exodus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful, amazing, and wonderful. Much Blessings to you. Thanks for sharing, Lord-Jesus-Christ com