It might well be the most important thing I learned on guitar as well. And now, like on a slippery sloping sidewalk, I find myself skating along that path a lot. Speaking of which, enjoy the snow and Stay Well Groovy One!
I've been pouring over a variety of TH-cam videos trying to find one, here and there, that actually stays on point without going down the "you could do this, or this, or this" rabbit hole. This is one of the best I've found so far... good stuff!
My first guitar teacher taught me how to play outside of boxes, which is a very odd way to begin learning. My next teacher taught me to stay in boxes. My next teacher asked me, "Why are you playing in boxes?" Ha Ha! Again, I went back to playing outside the box. I developed a habit of breaking out of the box. It's good to know the box for the sake of efficiency, but it's not good to get stuck in it if you want to play in different tonalities and break in and out of modes. I love David's approach to guitar. If I had a teacher with his abilities early on I would have progressed so much farther at an early age. The dude knows the fretboard. I've been playing for thirty-five years and I'm still learning.
I really like your vids. They help me to think outside of my normal playing, give me inspiration to follow, and refresh my thoughts on guitar playing. So thanks a lot.
Hey David, great video. Also, instead of starting 2 frets lower and doing 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2, 1-2-3 you can start on the root and go 1-2-3, 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2, etc. Hope that makes sense!
I never did learn the 5 caged position for the pentatonic scales until I started working on some of your course materials last year, I learnt the extended shapes years ago, one rooted on the low E and the other rooted on the A, and it's been my map of the guitar neck since the early 90s. It's been great learning the 5 shapes to fill in the gaps and connect with the chords underneath.
Thanks David... You are so right. These "transverse" (across the positions) licks are key to freedom and diversity. I remember coming across that same lick you show here in one of your packages on "GuitarPlayback". That was a real boost for me... If I may ask for a special request: How about a full video showing 4 different examples of "transverse" (or whatever you want to name them) licks : say 2 minor, 2 major? Thanks again... You don't know how much your work is making us better players and has a true positive impact on our musical interactions with other players!
I wish I had a Guitar teacher like David when I took lessons one on one lessons my teacher he played pretty good but he was more of a wanna be rock star not a very good teacher needless to say didn't last long I learned the minor pentatonic scale and couple other basics then I tought myself the rest.
David, any chance you offer private lessons? I am full of a little bit of everything and going in circles. I'm a serious learner and need guidance to excell in the right direction, the first time.
Thank you so much for asking! I’m so sorry but I fortunately I don’t offer private lessons. You can however find all my premium courses at https//www.guitarplayback.com
OK this was good, but what about all those comments you made about repeating shapes and soloing all over the fretboard (seeing things in a new way besides just the 5 typical shapes). I hope you are going to expand on this. It feels like the video just stopped right where a new possibility was being divulged! Hope more to come...
You did it. You helped me move between the boxes fluidly. Thank you.
It might well be the most important thing I learned on guitar as well. And now, like on a slippery sloping sidewalk, I find myself skating along that path a lot. Speaking of which, enjoy the snow and Stay Well Groovy One!
I've been pouring over a variety of TH-cam videos trying to find one, here and there, that actually stays on point without going down the "you could do this, or this, or this" rabbit hole. This is one of the best I've found so far... good stuff!
Good stuff Doc. Glad you're feeling better bro!
"Richard" is Richard Lloyd.
My first guitar teacher taught me how to play outside of boxes, which is a very odd way to begin learning. My next teacher taught me to stay in boxes. My next teacher asked me, "Why are you playing in boxes?" Ha Ha! Again, I went back to playing outside the box. I developed a habit of breaking out of the box. It's good to know the box for the sake of efficiency, but it's not good to get stuck in it if you want to play in different tonalities and break in and out of modes. I love David's approach to guitar. If I had a teacher with his abilities early on I would have progressed so much farther at an early age. The dude knows the fretboard. I've been playing for thirty-five years and I'm still learning.
That’s awesome, David! In my system I call them upside down chairs. Can’t wait to watch your other video.
Thank you very much David.
I really like your vids. They help me to think outside of my normal playing, give me inspiration to follow, and refresh my thoughts on guitar playing. So thanks a lot.
Thank you so much!!
Man... GREAT video... LOVE the story telling. Makes the teaching side stick SO well. :)
Thank you man!!
Hey David, great video. Also, instead of starting 2 frets lower and doing 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2, 1-2-3 you can start on the root and go 1-2-3, 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2, etc. Hope that makes sense!
I never did learn the 5 caged position for the pentatonic scales until I started working on some of your course materials last year, I learnt the extended shapes years ago, one rooted on the low E and the other rooted on the A, and it's been my map of the guitar neck since the early 90s. It's been great learning the 5 shapes to fill in the gaps and connect with the chords underneath.
Thanks David... You are so right. These "transverse" (across the positions) licks are key to freedom and diversity. I remember coming across that same lick you show here in one of your packages on "GuitarPlayback". That was a real boost for me... If I may ask for a special request: How about a full video showing 4 different examples of "transverse" (or whatever you want to name them) licks : say 2 minor, 2 major? Thanks again... You don't know how much your work is making us better players and has a true positive impact on our musical interactions with other players!
Obrigado grande Mestre estou aprendendo muito com os seus vídeos, Deus te abençoe sempre e sua família também.....
Excelente, nada mejor que tener clases de música con Marshall Eriksen...
This is nuts... I was teaching this while you were posting it yesterday. Could have saved me from a lot of drawing.
That’s awesome!
It seems to be an "Over 60's thing. I figured this out by myself when I was 60 😀🙈
Very few teach this pattern, been using it for years.
Cool, i'm going to give this a try. BTW that Fractal preset sounds sweet, is that a factory one, yours or available somewhere?
Thank you! It’s one a buddy of mine made!
I went the opposite way...I discovered this pattern BEFORE I started playing the other "slices" of the pentatonic scale beyond position one.
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I wish I had a Guitar teacher like David when I took lessons one on one lessons my teacher he played pretty good but he was more of a wanna be rock star not a very good teacher needless to say didn't last long I learned the minor pentatonic scale and couple other basics then I tought myself the rest.
David, any chance you offer private lessons? I am full of a little bit of everything and going in circles. I'm a serious learner and need guidance to excell in the right direction, the first time.
Thank you so much for asking! I’m so sorry but I fortunately I don’t offer private lessons. You can however find all my premium courses at https//www.guitarplayback.com
@@Wallimann I figured as much as you have a lot going on with your channel. Thought I would give it a shot. :) THank you. love your channel!
Thank you so much Mike, means a lot man!
You're our "Richard". One day we'll be making videos talking about this mysterious dude on TH-cam that showed us the way.
Haha! Thanks so much!!
Bring the mullet back!!!
T - Riffic lesson :-)
OK this was good, but what about all those comments you made about repeating shapes and soloing all over the fretboard (seeing things in a new way besides just the 5 typical shapes). I hope you are going to expand on this. It feels like the video just stopped right where a new possibility was being divulged! Hope more to come...
Did “Richard” ask you if you’ve ever seen a grown man naked?
I can’t go there.. it’s plagued me my whole life…