Hi Rusty I just came across your video lessons yesterday. I am 76 years old and picked up the guitar five six years ago as an educator. I played guitar back in the late fifties and sixties in a couple of rock bands but did not know what I was doing. I have been taking many online lessons from several good instructors, and I am beginning to feel confident as it relates to lead but finding your video on triads and hitting the root notes in each note turned on a light bulb for me. Thank you for doing this. I will be watching more as I continue my journey.
This is a great comment for me to read Harold! Thanks so much! It’s exciting when we hear and see things that connect on the fretboard. Really glad you got something from the lesson. I appreciate the comment and enjoy the rest of your week.👍
Good to hear from you to Tim! Thanks a lot, bro! You know the ups and downs of TH-cam. We just take it as it comes! Talk to you soon man, Thanks again 👍
Good one. I will have to watch these videos over and over again many times to start to absorb something, so I will be back again later to watch it again when I have time and energy to pick up the guitar and practice it. My love for guitar is on a higher level than my playing ability, but I do hope to get better.
Thanks rusty the triads are a massive help known we’re they are and getting to know the notes on the fretboard better which is the secret!! There’s no easy way to do that except study them or write them down or do watever works for you !! Thanks great lesson !! Brian Ireland 🇮🇪
You definitely get the point I was trying to get across! Basically triads will give you confidence! Have a great week, Brian! Greetings always from the USA👍
Understanding the fretboard and different techniques is a long journey for most of us! It does look easy when you watch someone do it, but I know it’s not for most players! I really appreciate the comment crash! Thanks so much, man 👍
I have piano lessons once a week, and I bring my baritone ukulele along for his comments. He smiles and tells me to continue on my path. Rusty, since I found your videos a month ago my technique has improved a lot. I really am looking forward to the next lesson. Merci.
Hi Rusty! I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love how detailed and how well you explain the concepts in your lessons. You're also one of the most melodic teachers on youtube. I hope more people will see your channel, it deserves to grow!
Love your looper groove. Triads are a cool way to target the chord tones. Plus, helps you work on triads in general. 2 birds, 1 stone. Be fun for me if you added a bit of distortion and cover a blues rock sound using this method, in.addition to the country blues. Happy New Year to you Rusty!
Awesome lesson today sir. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your teaching and playing inspire me to pick up a guitar every time I see one of your lessons. If I'm away from a guitar I hurry to get to one so I can lay down some of what you're teaching. Thanks man I really appreciate it!
A good guitar lesson makes you want to pick up your guitar! Really glad to read your comment, Aaron! Glad you are taking away ideas from the lessons! I really appreciate your support man 👍
Exactly what the doc ordered! many thanks Rusty 👍 I always watch your lessons, my choice of style in expression on guitar, using chord tones, triads- I'm getting some more under my belt every day almost. And thanks to you for making it understandable. Sometimes I can see where these shapes of the triads and the pentatonic scales in tge numbered boxes are all conected, the guitar is the ultimate instrument for expression and inspiration once i learn a new way to shape each chird in a chord progression, truly believe these are deliberately layed out in standard tuning way more than i first began, and never get bored to the point of giving up because there are so many gems of insight to find.
That’s a good way to put it. Everything is connected. We just have to see it and feel it. This is a great comment Mike! I really appreciate it! Thanks so much buddy! Rock on bro 😎
Hello Mr rusty Ben a while, great video as always..love the shirt got same one as Xmas gift this past Xmas.. lol keep it up Mr rusty learned so much from u.. I truly hope you receive in full what your looking for from your channel here..
Rusty--- this is another fantastic lesson!! What I love about you is you are one of the most melodic guitar teachers. I've seen you play fast and you can rip as good as most anybody but the thing I know you love the most is making really beautiful melodies, beautiful rock melodies. In other words, making real music not just finger gymnastics, I've been trying to understand the major pentatonic for a long time and these triads are great not just the triads but the way you put them together Thank you for teaching us your tricks and your licks!!! All these lessons that are out there promise to help "open up the fretboard" and I am an intermediate player (hopefully beyond beginner-intermediate but not sure LOL) and I've learned that there's not just one thing that will open up the fretboard.... but there are certainly Aha moments and over the time as we learn the fretboard, it does start to open up. This was definitely a big one for me. Because I have been trying to get more in touch with major scale/major pentatonic because I know that's where a lot of the beautiful melodies and juice and flavor come from in music. You have really helped me man and I greatly appreciate your amazing work, you are a great, great teacher!! You are not into gimmicks and you seem very selfless to me.
Hey Paul, once you can see the notes on the fretboard, things start to make sense. Then you will start to see groups of notes. Melody lines, triads, arpeggios, etc.. Sounds like you’re working on the right things! Keep rockin! Talk to you soon 👍
@@paulkelly6853 actually it’s E mixolydian. So that would make it 1-7-4. Those same three chords starting on the A chord would make it a 1-4-5. Really can be confusing. I’m pretty confident that Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B. King did not look at modes on the guitar. They simply use the structure of the major and minor pentatonic scales and just played from the heart. I know that’s a long answer. The more theory, you know, the better all-around player you will be, but don’t let it get in the way from having fun and playing from the heart! I appreciate the comment Paul greetings always from the USA.👍
Thanks Rusty I was thinking 1 7 4 at first then said that's a strange progression( although strange not impossible) so thought then maybe 4 5 1 ......thanks for clearing this up...........I don't really want to go down the rabbit whole too much on this cos I find talking about scales outside pentatonic confusing...........does it matter too much if I don't know this?
That’s why I like using one central scale, and then adding the notes of the chords to that scale. You are playing modes when you do that, but it seems simpler to me. Talk to you soon Paul.👍
Thanks T-Rocket! Sorry I don’t use tabs. I really believe if you have your guitar in your hand, and use your ear this stuff will sink deep into your soul. I’ve seen so many players rely on tams for years, and it hinders them from really being able to improvise. Most of my lessons are just starting points to have a player find their own guitar voice. I hope you keep watching and learning from the lessons. I will try to slow things down and make Things more visible. Thanks so much for the comment and have a great week.👍
In most videos, I put the link in the description for backing tracks. But in this video, I just used my looper pedal. Thanks for checking out the video.👍
Really great lesson to see all the triads in the same general area if the fretboard. Quick question. What would that progression be called? For example 1 4 5 or ?
Not to get too complicated but it’s in the key of E mixolydian. Which would make it 1-7-4. However, those three chords can be built with the A major scale. We are just starting on the fifth degree (fifth note of the scale). To simplify things you can look at it with the E major pentatonic, and then adding a few notes from those chords. Hopefully this helps. Thanks so much mojo for the comment.👍
@@rustysguitar1 I just discover your channel because you make a comment on Tao of Twang channel....GREAT stuff here also....just want to ask if A Major still works ? In the circle of fifths I can see D-A-E, i don't get it why is Mixolydian, just because first chord is the E ? the ....maybe food for more videos. THANKS !!!
Great video in the solo you do a bend and go to a note that I think is in octave higher and then release it it sounds like the solo in Beatles get back where her bends a note and gives a really cool sound can you do a lesson on this technique
Hi Rusty. Thanks a lot for this instructive video, it's very useful! I got a bit confused with one point while practising the ideas you talk about here. Emaj, Dmaj & Amaj all belong to the scale of Amaj. So I would be inclined to play in Amaj (F#minor) pentatonic scale. However in this case, as you demonstrate, Emaj pentatonic also works. What's going on here? Thanks in advance!
Because the E chord is the first chord in the progression and also uses two full measures at the beginning and the end of the progression. The other two chords use just one measure each briefly so basically, the E chord is the tonal center of this progression. That’s why they E major pentatonic works so well over this. But you are right. The notes in the a major pentatonic will work, but they don’t sound as pleasing to the ear. A general rule is the first chord in the progression you can use a minor or major pentatonic scale to improvise over that progression. I know that’s a lot of information and there probably is more technical reasons why but that’s the way I look at it when I’m improvising. I really appreciate the question and your feedback. Have a great weekend and keep rockin. 🤛
@@rustysguitar1 Thanks for the prompt reply, much appreciated! I'm an intermediate player aiming to further improve & your channel seems to be tailored for this purpose. I'm looking forward to deep diving into your videos. Keep rocking 😎! Have a great weekend too.
Nice lesson, of course, but the title led me to think this was going to be how to play riffs based on chord notes "in between" playing the chords.... you know, at the same time. Can you do a video on that?
Yes, you are right Bruce. But you could certainly use those ideas in between chords. Definitely lessons coming up with Licks in between chords! Thanks man👍
@@brucerothwell7944 You are correct with both questions! The title did not fit very well, and I’m glad you pointed that out. And I do read my Bible in that spot everyday! Glad you noticed! I really appreciate this comment Bruce. 🙏
This is great! I have a question do you or can you play any triad A, E, B over any chord that you're playing in the little progression that you made or does it have to be A triad over the A chord, E triad over the chord etc.
It’s just a starting point to use the same triad as the chord but, you can start picking the triad a few beats before the chord actually comes up. But creating movement to the triads is a great way to sound musical. I really appreciate the comment Ed. Thanks so much.👍
Hey William, definitely E mixolydian. The chords could be built with A major scale, but looking at E as the tonal center. I don’t really look at modes but, adding the chord tones to the pentatonic scale is a good way to look at it. For me it’s not as complicated that way. Others would disagree. But thanks for watching the video! Much appreciated.👍
@@rustysguitar1 Rusty, thank you for that explanation. I had the same question. When I saw A, I thought D and E would be the other chords. When you were playing E pentatonic, I thought A and B. I think I understand after reading your explanation.
Rusty do you have an email address for contact? I do not do twitter or such. Very interested in your site. Just started watching you. I'm intermediate, age 63, very much interested in learning more for electric (fills, triads, etc. to flavor up my chords. I jut play for fun. Thank you so much.
Glad you got something from the lessons. I don’t have a website set up yet. But check out some more videos. Let me know if you have any questions. Keep rockin, Joe.👍
Rusty.... I am really Scotty.....Jean is just my late Mother's handle I kept it for sentiment.... I love your content 😎 again Thanks Appreciate what your doing here...
Hi Rusty I just came across your video lessons yesterday. I am 76 years old and picked up the guitar five six years ago as an educator. I played guitar back in the late fifties and sixties in a couple of rock bands but did not know what I was doing. I have been taking many online lessons from several good instructors, and I am beginning to feel confident as it relates to lead but finding your video on triads and hitting the root notes in each note turned on a light bulb for me. Thank you for doing this. I will be watching more as I continue my journey.
This is a great comment for me to read Harold! Thanks so much! It’s exciting when we hear and see things that connect on the fretboard. Really glad you got something from the lesson. I appreciate the comment and enjoy the rest of your week.👍
Always great playing and teaching Rusty. Great to see your channel having some solid growth. You deserve it!
Good to hear from you to Tim! Thanks a lot, bro! You know the ups and downs of TH-cam. We just take it as it comes! Talk to you soon man, Thanks again 👍
Great to see some show useful stuff for us thanks
I’m glad the lesson was useful CJ! Thanks for watching mate👍
Great lesson! Thank you! Encouraging to see that “user manual” on the table in the background.
Glad you noticed! I read the Bible in my studio everyday! Thanks brother 🙏
Dude , Rusty Awesome Man , My Goodness that's that Southern Rock sound right there , Oh Yeah :)
Oh yeah! I love that sound! Thanks Daniel 😎
Oh yes, I love them triads in there Rusty - thanks for this great lesson today!
That’s right, Karen! I appreciate your visit! Have a wonderful week❤️
Great video Rusty! Very helpful brother!
Glad it was helpful Brian! Thanks a lot buddy👍
Good one. I will have to watch these videos over and over again many times to start to absorb something, so I will be back again later to watch it again when I have time and energy to pick up the guitar and practice it. My love for guitar is on a higher level than my playing ability, but I do hope to get better.
Thanks Jimmy! It’s all about how much time we want to put into something. And our time is precious. We need to just have fun! Much appreciated Jimmy.👍
Thanks rusty the triads are a massive help known we’re they are and getting to know the notes on the fretboard better which is the secret!! There’s no easy way to do that except study them or write them down or do watever works for you !! Thanks great lesson !! Brian Ireland 🇮🇪
You definitely get the point I was trying to get across! Basically triads will give you confidence! Have a great week, Brian! Greetings always from the USA👍
" pieces " of chords is what makes electric guitar so fun 👍
That’s right! Thanks for watching 👍
This video really highlights the fact that understanding a concept is really only the first step toward being able to apply it! 🎸🎓
Understanding the fretboard and different techniques is a long journey for most of us! It does look easy when you watch someone do it, but I know it’s not for most players! I really appreciate the comment crash! Thanks so much, man 👍
I have piano lessons once a week, and I bring my baritone ukulele along for his comments.
He smiles and tells me to continue on my path. Rusty, since I found your videos a month ago my technique has improved a lot. I really am looking forward to the next lesson.
Merci.
I’m glad you’re moving forward in your guitar journey LT! And I’m glad my lessons are helpful! Thanks buddy 👍
Hi Rusty! I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love how detailed and how well you explain the concepts in your lessons. You're also one of the most melodic teachers on youtube. I hope more people will see your channel, it deserves to grow!
I appreciate that kind comment! Thank you for all your support and enjoy your Sunday. Thanks.🙏
Cool lesson on triads Rusty! Great job my friend! 👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
I appreciate that Mike! Thank you👍
This is brilliant!👍🎸 Great tutorial, Rusty. It sounds so good.👍
Thank you Colourful Girl! Always appreciated ❤️
Love your looper groove. Triads are a cool way to target the chord tones. Plus, helps you work on triads in general. 2 birds, 1 stone. Be fun for me if you added a bit of distortion and cover a blues rock sound using this method, in.addition to the country blues. Happy New Year to you Rusty!
Hey RUSTY, yes, a little more grit would’ve sounded great! Happy new year to you also! Thanks man👍
wonderful as always !
Much appreciated Wolfgang 👍
Fantastic presentation. Always brilliant 👍👍🎸🎸
Thanks Tony 👍
Very helpful brilliant lesson and easy to follow
Glad the lesson was helpful! Thank you 👌
Awesome lesson, so useful, learning to use triads is mandatory task ;-) Thanks so much Rusty!
Thanks Rafa, glad you liked the lesson! 👍
I found this very useful thanks Rusty. I hopefully now think I can use these notes for my high notes to my pentatonic scale.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Nigel! Enjoy your week 👍
Great explanation of where the notes come from.
Thanks Bill! I appreciate the feedback buddy 👍
Really beautiful video on song and peaceful music🎶🎶greetings dear friend🌹💐
Thanks 👍
Thank you, Rusty!
I appreciate you watching the lesson Kenneth! Thanks man👍
Very helpful 👍🏻 Gonna lay down the same backing chords on my looper and practice all those licks. Thanks man
Glad to hear it man! It’s fun to jam over that little groove! Rock on bro😎
Very helpful Rusty. Thanks
Glad to hear it Julie!!! Thanks so much ❤️
Awesome lesson today sir. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your teaching and playing inspire me to pick up a guitar every time I see one of your lessons. If I'm away from a guitar I hurry to get to one so I can lay down some of what you're teaching. Thanks man I really appreciate it!
A good guitar lesson makes you want to pick up your guitar! Really glad to read your comment, Aaron! Glad you are taking away ideas from the lessons! I really appreciate your support man 👍
Thanks Rusty, very useful idea. Have a great week.😀🎸🎶
Thanks Ray, glad to hear it! You have a great week also👍
Hey Rusty, this is one of the simplest explanations of a topic that confuses so many peopel I've ever seen, thanks for sharing :)
Happy to read this comment Michael! Means a lot. Thanks man 👍
This is a fantastic lesson. You are a very clear and helpful teacher. Thanks so much!
I’m glad to hear it, Jason! Thanks buddy👍
TRIADS!!! DEFINITELY A GREAT LESSON!!! Thanks Rusty
Good to hear Randall! Thanks so much bud 👍
Nice lesson and playing, Rusty! I like how all the triads are close together.
Hey Kevin, thanks man! Good to hear from you! Always appreciated 👍
Hey Rusty, your videos are absolutely brilliant. You explain things perfectly 🤙.
I’m happy to hear that! Thanks for watching👍
Absolute gold, Rusty. Thanks again.
Happy to help Tito! And you’re welcome 👍
Such a great & useful lesson. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Just stumbled across your channel. Definitely subscribing. Cheers!
Thanks for subscribing to my channel! I’m really appreciate that. I’m glad you found my channel. Talk to you soon.👍
Exactly what the doc ordered! many thanks Rusty 👍 I always watch your lessons, my choice of style in expression on guitar, using chord tones, triads- I'm getting some more under my belt every day almost. And thanks to you for making it understandable. Sometimes I can see where these shapes of the triads and the pentatonic scales in tge numbered boxes are all conected, the guitar is the ultimate instrument for expression and inspiration once i learn a new way to shape each chird in a chord progression, truly believe these are deliberately layed out in standard tuning way more than i first began, and never get bored to the point of giving up because there are so many gems of insight to find.
That’s a good way to put it. Everything is connected. We just have to see it and feel it. This is a great comment Mike! I really appreciate it! Thanks so much buddy! Rock on bro 😎
Wonderful guitar performance!Like from Mallorca Spain !
Thank you 👍
Great advice Rusty very helpful
Thank you 👍
Yeah man, that little arpeggio with the full note bend was pretty slick. I may use that one.
Great video. 👍🏿
Thanks Whitepony! Fun stuff! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos man! Keep on ROCKIN ✌️
Rusty this sounds Soo smooth man! You break it down like butter!Love your vids❤
I love this comment, Bryce! I appreciate your support. Thanks so much. Talk to you soon buddy.👍
Awesome Rusty!!
Thanks a lot, Marc! Greatly appreciated👍
Best guitar instructor ever! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much bro 😎 Let’s keep rockin ✌️
100%!
I love the way you teach. Keep up the great work 🎸👍
Happy to hear it Paul! I really appreciate the comment bud! Thanks 👍
Happy Monday Rusty!
Thanks! happy Monday to you. Also David.👍
hi thank you,so much your lessons has helped me a lot
Cool! I’m happy to help! Thanks for watching👍
I think I can even do this! Thanks Rusty
Glad to hear it Sally! Thank you👍
@@rustysguitar1 Your lessons are very appreciated! Thank you!
Very tasty lesson! Thanks
Thanks Cezar! Much appreciated buddy! Enjoy your weekend👍
Great lesson thanks, so many videos show triads and arpeggios but very few show how you can apply them in a musical context
Really glad to hear it bud! Thanks a lot man 👍
Your a great teacher
That means so much to me Jerry! Thanks man 👍
Hello Mr rusty Ben a while, great video as always..love the shirt got same one as Xmas gift this past Xmas.. lol keep it up Mr rusty learned so much from u.. I truly hope you receive in full what your looking for from your channel here..
Thanks for the well wishes! Happy new year to you! Yes, cool shirt! Hope you get something from the Lessons. Thanks again.👍
A good piece of lesson!
I appreciate that! Thank you 👍
@@rustysguitar1Welcome
Rusty--- this is another fantastic lesson!! What I love about you is you are one of the most melodic guitar teachers. I've seen you play fast and you can rip as good as most anybody but the thing I know you love the most is making really beautiful melodies, beautiful rock melodies. In other words, making real music not just finger gymnastics, I've been trying to understand the major pentatonic for a long time and these triads are great not just the triads but the way you put them together Thank you for teaching us your tricks and your licks!!!
All these lessons that are out there promise to help "open up the fretboard" and I am an intermediate player (hopefully beyond beginner-intermediate but not sure LOL) and I've learned that there's not just one thing that will open up the fretboard.... but there are certainly Aha moments and over the time as we learn the fretboard, it does start to open up. This was definitely a big one for me. Because I have been trying to get more in touch with major scale/major pentatonic because I know that's where a lot of the beautiful melodies and juice and flavor come from in music. You have really helped me man and I greatly appreciate your amazing work, you are a great, great teacher!! You are not into gimmicks and you seem very selfless to me.
Hey Paul, once you can see the notes on the fretboard, things start to make sense. Then you will start to see groups of notes. Melody lines, triads, arpeggios, etc.. Sounds like you’re working on the right things! Keep rockin! Talk to you soon 👍
Thanks 👍
lOVE IT!! But do you have a tutorial on how you did that rhythm guitar playing. I look forward to hearing from you soon Rusty.
In this video, I just broke down the lead parts. But I do have several other rhythm lessons. Thanks a lot for the comment.👍
Awesome lesson.......thanks Rusty.......Paul from Ireland
Thanks Paul! Your support means a lot bud 👍
Is this a 4 5 1 progression rusty?
@@paulkelly6853 actually it’s E mixolydian. So that would make it 1-7-4. Those same three chords starting on the A chord would make it a 1-4-5. Really can be confusing. I’m pretty confident that Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B. King did not look at modes on the guitar. They simply use the structure of the major and minor pentatonic scales and just played from the heart. I know that’s a long answer. The more theory, you know, the better all-around player you will be, but don’t let it get in the way from having fun and playing from the heart! I appreciate the comment Paul greetings always from the USA.👍
Thanks Rusty I was thinking 1 7 4 at first then said that's a strange progression( although strange not impossible) so thought then maybe 4 5 1 ......thanks for clearing this up...........I don't really want to go down the rabbit whole too much on this cos I find talking about scales outside pentatonic confusing...........does it matter too much if I don't know this?
That’s why I like using one central scale, and then adding the notes of the chords to that scale. You are playing modes when you do that, but it seems simpler to me. Talk to you soon Paul.👍
💡 Thanks Rusty
Much appreciated Bozzy 👍
Cheers!
Thanks so much mate 👍
Great lesson.
Thanks Marvin 👍
Great lesson! Thank you…🎸
I appreciate that! And you’re very welcome👍
Very useful lesson thanks 😊 👍
I’m really glad the lesson was useful to you! Thanks Keshab👍
Waoo.. a nice track sir
Thank you 👍
Great video Rusty 👌
Thanks David! I appreciate the comment👍
Another great lesson Rusty!…..Any chance of adding some tab links?
Thanks T-Rocket! Sorry I don’t use tabs. I really believe if you have your guitar in your hand, and use your ear this stuff will sink deep into your soul. I’ve seen so many players rely on tams for years, and it hinders them from really being able to improvise. Most of my lessons are just starting points to have a player find their own guitar voice. I hope you keep watching and learning from the lessons. I will try to slow things down and make Things more visible. Thanks so much for the comment and have a great week.👍
Excellent lesson!
I’m glad to hear that! Thanks a lot for watching👍
Super Sir, Super Sir.
You are really Super Sir.
Glad to hear it! Thanks 👍
Many thanks
Always appreciated John! Later buddy 👌
thank you oldtimer mikes sense
You’re welcome! And you certainly have the old timer part right! Thanks so much for checking out the video👍
Thanks Rusty…Please consider linking to the backing tracks you use in your videos
In most videos, I put the link in the description for backing tracks. But in this video, I just used my looper pedal. Thanks for checking out the video.👍
Thanks!
Thanks so much for your support Joe! Really means a lot buddy👍
Really great lesson to see all the triads in the same general area if the fretboard. Quick question. What would that progression be called?
For example 1 4 5 or ?
Not to get too complicated but it’s in the key of E mixolydian. Which would make it 1-7-4. However, those three chords can be built with the A major scale. We are just starting on the fifth degree (fifth note of the scale). To simplify things you can look at it with the E major pentatonic, and then adding a few notes from those chords. Hopefully this helps. Thanks so much mojo for the comment.👍
@@rustysguitar1 ah ha! Mixolydian. Slowly catching on, thank you sir.
@@rustysguitar1 I just discover your channel because you make a comment on Tao of Twang channel....GREAT stuff here also....just want to ask if A Major still works ? In the circle of fifths I can see D-A-E, i don't get it why is Mixolydian, just because first chord is the E ? the ....maybe food for more videos. THANKS !!!
Helpful
Glad to hear it Mike! Thanks man ✌️
helpful! Yes.
I am happy to help, Joe! Thanks a lot buddy👍
Great video in the solo you do a bend and go to a note that I think is in octave higher and then release it it sounds like the solo in Beatles get back where her bends a note and gives a really cool sound can you do a lesson on this technique
Hey Craig, I’m glad you liked the lesson! I will definitely do some lessons on those techniques! Have a great week. Thanks.👍
Thanks
Cool! Thanks a lot for watching🎸
Hi Rusty. Thanks a lot for this instructive video, it's very useful!
I got a bit confused with one point while practising the ideas you talk about here.
Emaj, Dmaj & Amaj all belong to the scale of Amaj. So I would be inclined to play in Amaj (F#minor) pentatonic scale. However in this case, as you demonstrate, Emaj pentatonic also works. What's going on here? Thanks in advance!
Because the E chord is the first chord in the progression and also uses two full measures at the beginning and the end of the progression. The other two chords use just one measure each briefly so basically, the E chord is the tonal center of this progression. That’s why they E major pentatonic works so well over this. But you are right. The notes in the a major pentatonic will work, but they don’t sound as pleasing to the ear. A general rule is the first chord in the progression you can use a minor or major pentatonic scale to improvise over that progression. I know that’s a lot of information and there probably is more technical reasons why but that’s the way I look at it when I’m improvising. I really appreciate the question and your feedback. Have a great weekend and keep rockin. 🤛
@@rustysguitar1 Thanks for the prompt reply, much appreciated!
I'm an intermediate player aiming to further improve & your channel seems to be tailored for this purpose. I'm looking forward to deep diving into your videos. Keep rocking 😎! Have a great weekend too.
@@denizhankaraca8862 Sounds great! Enjoy your weekend 👍
Nice lesson, of course, but the title led me to think this was going to be how to play riffs based on chord notes "in between" playing the chords.... you know, at the same time. Can you do a video on that?
Yes, you are right Bruce. But you could certainly use those ideas in between chords. Definitely lessons coming up with Licks in between chords! Thanks man👍
@@rustysguitar1 Am I correct in realizing you changed the video title?! Also.... I notice you seem to have a Bible on the table behind you. Cool.
@@brucerothwell7944 You are correct with both questions! The title did not fit very well, and I’m glad you pointed that out. And I do read my Bible in that spot everyday! Glad you noticed! I really appreciate this comment Bruce. 🙏
This is great! I have a question do you or can you play any triad A, E, B over any chord that you're playing in the little progression that you made or does it have to be A triad over the A chord, E triad over the chord etc.
It’s just a starting point to use the same triad as the chord but, you can start picking the triad a few beats before the chord actually comes up. But creating movement to the triads is a great way to sound musical. I really appreciate the comment Ed. Thanks so much.👍
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Hay! Rusty, do you live in Wisconsin??
I live outside Chicago! Thanks for watching the video! Later 😎
I only asked because your hat is a Kohler hat. That's in Wisconsin.
@@krisseals9113 We visited there last year. Cool town! Thanks bud 👌
Thanks a lot bro😎
I take it you are playing in the key of E instead of A. I like what you are playing and the way you are using triads.
Hey William, definitely E mixolydian. The chords could be built with A major scale, but looking at E as the tonal center. I don’t really look at modes but, adding the chord tones to the pentatonic scale is a good way to look at it. For me it’s not as complicated that way. Others would disagree. But thanks for watching the video! Much appreciated.👍
@@rustysguitar1 Rusty, thank you for that explanation. I had the same question. When I saw A, I thought D and E would be the other chords. When you were playing E pentatonic, I thought A and B. I think I understand after reading your explanation.
Merci !
Thanks so much! I really do appreciate this type of support to my channel! Means a lot😀
Rusty do you have an email address for contact? I do not do twitter or such. Very interested in your site. Just started watching you. I'm intermediate, age 63, very much interested in learning more for electric (fills, triads, etc. to flavor up my chords. I jut play for fun. Thank you so much.
Glad you got something from the lessons. I don’t have a website set up yet. But check out some more videos. Let me know if you have any questions. Keep rockin, Joe.👍
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You’re welcome Jean! Thank you 👍
Rusty.... I am really Scotty.....Jean is just my late Mother's handle I kept it for sentiment.... I love your content 😎 again Thanks Appreciate what your doing here...
@@jeanlawson9133 I love that you’re keeping Her name alive! Glad you are getting something from the lesson’s Scotty! Thank you! 🤛
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This really means a lot Brian! Thank you for believing in me buddy🙏
No problem rusty all the best your a good teacher it’s only a small gesture for the music my man take care !! Brian
@@dieselman7453 Thank you! Means so much Brian ✌️