Pat Metheny’s Bright Size Life - Music Lesson. Guitar Daily Ep 154

In this video I breakdown and discuss how to approach the Pat Matheny classic Bright Size Life from the album of the same name. I remember when I first heard this album being blown away by Pat’s jazz guitar playing, his tone and the overall concept of this music. It was a strong and well developed concept and a big influence. I discuss scales, chords and some minor pentatonic substitutions.
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[@blackstratblues]

One of my favourite guitar melodies of all time. Love your take on it!

[@NickGranville]

Thanks Warren! Appreciate the comment mate

[@TheVinciol]

wow!

[@NickGranville]

Thanks

[@simonwilliams7608]

Nice!
I remember hearing Bright Size Life for the first time too. It was the start of an enduring love affair of Metheny's music (and the influence of the awesome Lyle Mays on his later work). Difference is, I just sat back and listened in awe, while you were busy working out what made that music tick and figuring out how to play it. And I have to say, I really loved your take on it!

[@NickGranville]

Thanks Simon! Pats music has had a profound effect on me. Esp Bright Size Life. Cheers

[@khalilhabib9607]

Absolutely beautiful

[@NickGranville]

Thank you! Cheers

[@georgeonerato575]

Another great lesson Nick. The tips about the pentatonic are very helpful. Much appreciated

[@NickGranville]

Thank you!

[@HussainSaahil]

Lovely playing and amazing tone!

[@NickGranville]

Thanks a lot! Cheers

[@MrGlynsPickups]

Lovely smooth playing and a great explanation - thanks.

[@NickGranville]

Cheers mate!

[@localpm]

Superb Nick 👌

[@NickGranville]

Thank! 👍

[@JoelVitu123]

🥝 Monsieur

[@NickGranville]

Thanks

[@collinsmith6565]

Ready for a really corny joke?
Whats gods fav chord?
Gsus.
Thank you and good night 😂

[@NickGranville]

Ha, that’s a classic! But a good one. Cheers