I tend to play more complicated stuff but stretch myself to the point where my quality suffers. Since following you and being a AM member I've improved my quality with a less is more approach. Love your teaching
In my mid 50's now and for the first time in my life I am starting to appreciate Blues all because of how you make me want to play it. You've gained a subscriber!
I am in shock at this moment with my little solo I just did. All because of you. I am beginner your teaching technique you showed the note I heard you play and for the first time my vibrato was out of sight. I look and listen to videos and I getting it . Thank you You are amazing keep it up helping us beginners your our gift. I watch this several times 2 months ago I brought my first electric guitar 🎸 😀 didn't know a thing. I posted that to you 2 months. God Bless
Can’t imagine anyone being better at breaking down guitar concepts into simple and understandable lessons. Love the premium extras - well worth it. Thanks Brian
This is a great lesson. Like he said with just the 3 notes it puts the focus on to musical expression - the phrasing and feel, to connect the emotional reason of why you are playing to the technical aspect of learning, selecting and plucking notes. Too many guitarists get obsessed with speed and scale patterns. Done well, that is good too, but it can be oh-so clinical and dull and express nothing also.
Brian, I really apreciate you sharing this with us. Yes, I know there is the premium member site, but I don' really need it. I can pick up stuff just by listening and watching. you. And i really cherish your videos and your relaxed demenaur and way of teaching. I've been steeeling your licks and what not for years. Keep doing it. It's great.
What a fantastic lesson / concept! I often get caught up in shifting between scale shapes, doing runs, and/or blending between different scales, but something like this where you're so limited to just the 1 b3 4 (and full bend to the 5) notes really shines a spotlight on the technique. I'm going to start adding these limited-note exercises into my practice routines. Very good stuff!
Perfect lesson. Played it all night. Jamtrack on a Harmann Kardon onyx 6. Guitar on my JCM 800 2205 on ”low” volume. My wife wants me too sleep with my guitar and amps in the basement tonight. (They have no sense of humor)
Over 300 views in 14 minutes; wow! I don't see how you constantly come up with new stuff or approaches. Eric Blackman did one on the fact that the minor pentatonic has the six notes in a 'line' vertically. Easy to remember but somewhat limiting... Thanks for what you do!
Perfect. First tutorial I’ve watched where the tutor keeps it dead simple yet shows a number of techniques and variations including octave higher. As we all know aim at following your guitar hero - challenging ambition for me as my guitarist demigod is the humble brilliant versatile and original Rory Gallagher. But my other two guitarist exemplars are JJ Cale and John Lee Hooker so big ups for this chugging vibe lesson.
Great stuff Brian. You introduced me to the idea of thinking of a lead melody in the way a singer might, which is an element of this lesson of course. This idea has been a game changer for me. Thanks again for your brilliant work.
Less is more, easy to say but not easy to actually keep yourself to, until you actually grasp the sense behind limiting yourself to break your limits :) awesome and thanks as always! 🤘🥳
One time, working for a traditional Country band lead by an elder, i was given the sign to play a lead. The leader smiled at me and said, "play it pretty son." This changed everything for me. Ever since I realized that shredding isn't music. Its guitar calisthenics, showboating. I now wanted to play musically, create melodies, improv. I got into the "less is more" style of playing.... and am getting raves. I also did that that wiith my pedal board... now I have 3 always-on pedals, and a volume pedal. I can do everything I need. Time to sell some pedals. Are you using a MXR Carbon Copy? They have a specific timbre and I think I hear it.
Just goes to show how important touch and expression is. I would rather hear this soulful solo any day of the week over those 'guitar hero' solos where they play their scales up and down as fast as possible.
Holy shit, i actually improvised some blues for the first time.. it prob sounded like shit but it was fun! You sir are THE guitar teacher. Everyone else can just quit.
Thank you for the videos that are always useful. I'm studying blues, but I'd like to ask for an ad-lib advice video in the midrange position not only with Key A but also with E and C.
Brian, that was very cool. It’s helped my phrasing a lot. The house patterns too but this was more helpful. Could you do a brief follow up using major?
Nice lesson. I like the concept of keeping it simple. So many videos about mastering endless scales, playing super fast with a lot of notes. Not needed to be able to enjoy some creative improvising. By the way, the inflections in your voice are very much like Bill Gates'.. He grew up with in or around Seattle. Is that where you grew up?
Love it! Thanks Bryan. I'm pretty new to the solo game. Is this also possible for faster backing tracks? I always feel the need to play "fast" solos, if the track is fast. And at the Moment, i am not good enough for fast solos 😅 do you have a example for a slow solo in a fast song? Best wishes from Hamburg, Germany Bastian
Pinch Harmonics for my thumb and the pick. I use the round edges, not the pointy edge of a pick for a mellower sound. I read that was Duane Allman's technique
Thinking about it...I believe it would really push me to use pauses to enhance the phrasing. It's not always about the notes you play but the ones you don't play. Far out man
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Less is often more. Every guitar player should take this advice! Thanks Brian.
I tend to play more complicated stuff but stretch myself to the point where my quality suffers. Since following you and being a AM member I've improved my quality with a less is more approach. Love your teaching
I can relate.
Meetoo👍🇸🇪
In my mid 50's now and for the first time in my life I am starting to appreciate Blues all because of how you make me want to play it. You've gained a subscriber!
Totaly appreciate the less is more approach. creating real feeling is where it is at. Good lesson.
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I am in shock at this moment with my little solo I just did. All because of you. I am beginner your teaching technique you showed the note I heard you play and for the first time my vibrato was out of sight. I look and listen to videos and I getting it . Thank you
You are amazing keep it up helping us beginners your our gift. I watch this several times 2 months ago I brought my first electric guitar 🎸 😀 didn't know a thing. I posted that to you 2 months.
God Bless
So glad to read this!
Another one of my favourites, and thanks for keeping it simple, on behalf of all beginners.
Can’t imagine anyone being better at breaking down guitar concepts into simple and understandable lessons. Love the premium extras - well worth it. Thanks Brian
👍love the idea to focus on a few notes and let them sound great! 🎸😃
Brian - you can sure pack a lot of teaching into a 10 minute lesson Great Job!
JJ CALE!!! Awesome lesson! Thank you SOOOO MUCH!! LOVE IT!!
This is great for also,practicing/learning your timing in playing with a jam track. As usual GREAT. Many thanks.
That's what I'm talking about! Simple is beautiful, love this kind of soloing! Your lessons such as this are a game changer, Brian! ♪💕
This is a great lesson. Like he said with just the 3 notes it puts the focus on to musical expression - the phrasing and feel, to connect the emotional reason of why you are playing to the technical aspect of learning, selecting and plucking notes. Too many guitarists get obsessed with speed and scale patterns. Done well, that is good too, but it can be oh-so clinical and dull and express nothing also.
For my part, one of the best lesson I could find after 20 years of guitar 🎸🙏
Proud of the fact that I've been doing this for a while and then come across a fantastic guitarist highlighting the same!
I'm going to use my looper for this. Excellent, I'm always searching for tunes to use a looper with. Awesome stuff as always Brian.
Brian, I really apreciate you sharing this with us. Yes, I know there is the premium member site, but I don' really need it. I can pick up stuff just by listening and watching. you. And i really cherish your videos and your relaxed demenaur and way of teaching. I've been steeeling your licks and what not for years. Keep doing it. It's great.
I need the less is more approach. Brian, you are a excellent teacher, it is penetrating my thick skull. Recently became a premium member. Good health.
What a fantastic lesson / concept! I often get caught up in shifting between scale shapes, doing runs, and/or blending between different scales, but something like this where you're so limited to just the 1 b3 4 (and full bend to the 5) notes really shines a spotlight on the technique. I'm going to start adding these limited-note exercises into my practice routines. Very good stuff!
You're a great teacher so easy to follow and show real playing and connecting scales just fantastic,thank you🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Such a great lesson! Going to sign up as a premium member. Your teaching style is so chilled.
Love this kind of music style Brian...always enjoy your lessons. Keep up the fantastic job.
Love the way you think and share this stuff Brian. Keep it simple…!
Brain is the goat of teaching the guitar 🎸 hands down 💯
One hundred percent
Another fantastic lesson, Brian!! LOVE IT!
It's not only simple but so handy and useful tip. Thanks a lot.
Perfect lesson. Played it all night. Jamtrack on a Harmann Kardon onyx 6. Guitar on my JCM 800 2205 on ”low” volume. My wife wants me too sleep with my guitar and amps in the basement tonight. (They have no sense of humor)
Fantastic Brian ,just watched your clip for the first time .thanks for sharing .
Regards
Dave from Scotland
Over 300 views in 14 minutes; wow! I don't see how you constantly come up with new stuff or approaches.
Eric Blackman did one on the fact that the minor pentatonic has the six notes in a 'line' vertically. Easy to remember but somewhat limiting...
Thanks for what you do!
Great stuff. I really enjoyed this little bite. My dad always said keep it simple stupid. How right he was. Thanks again.
brief, bright, and relevant!
Perfect. First tutorial I’ve watched where the tutor keeps it dead simple yet shows a number of techniques and variations including octave higher.
As we all know aim at following your guitar hero - challenging ambition for me as my guitarist demigod is the humble brilliant versatile and original Rory Gallagher. But my other two guitarist exemplars are JJ Cale and John Lee Hooker so big ups for this chugging vibe lesson.
Thank you, Sir. These lessons are awesome.
Great stuff Brian. You introduced me to the idea of thinking of a lead melody in the way a singer might, which is an element of this lesson of course. This idea has been a game changer for me. Thanks again for your brilliant work.
Brian is a really top guy and wonderful teacher.
You had me at jj cale! Excellent lesson, I don't even I could mess this one up. Thanks.
that was fun...i have been playing since 1959 ....good lil lesson
love anything JJ Cale. If you pluck the 5th (the bent note) down on the B string you've basically got 80% of Lies, one of my favourite JJ tracks
Brilliant - thank you so much,Brian!
Wow !!!! that is so cool. Can't wait to get home and practice this. Thank you.
That ”snappy” sound from that telecaster…❤❤❤
Less is more, easy to say but not easy to actually keep yourself to, until you actually grasp the sense behind limiting yourself to break your limits :) awesome and thanks as always! 🤘🥳
Great stuff . Much appreciated. Good teaching!Thank you..
That was great very simple but and useful thanks Buddy.
Awesome lesson...you can really simplify, thanks Brian!
Holy smokes, this is ridiculously fun! I couldn't help but add the G a couple of times, though. It just happened without thinking...
Another excellent lesson presented so simply. Thx
You're just awesome 👌.
Thank you for sharing.
Keep it simple - super lesson!!! 👌🏼
Simple, but not neccessarily easy. Thanks for the lesson!
One time, working for a traditional Country band lead by an elder, i was given the sign to play a lead. The leader smiled at me and said, "play it pretty son."
This changed everything for me. Ever since I realized that shredding isn't music. Its guitar calisthenics, showboating. I now wanted to play musically, create melodies, improv. I got into the "less is more" style of playing.... and am getting raves.
I also did that that wiith my pedal board... now I have 3 always-on pedals, and a volume pedal. I can do everything I need. Time to sell some pedals.
Are you using a MXR Carbon Copy? They have a specific timbre and I think I hear it.
Just goes to show how important touch and expression is. I would rather hear this soulful solo any day of the week over those 'guitar hero' solos where they play their scales up and down as fast as possible.
good things must not be complicated ! so astonishing . thanks a lot !
This was so incredibly helpful.
thanks you, and Subscribed.
Thank you for your helpful tutorials
I am a beginner and just brought electric 🎸 guitar
So excited. Need to learn
Thank you
I must become a patron member.
woohoo!! holy sweet JJ Cale. Very nice!!!
Also like a singer , TAKE A BREATH … meaning leave some space (or silence) between notes on occasion . Great lesson for many …
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You sir, are a master teacher! thanks
Another awesome lesson, Brian👍🏼
Holy shit, i actually improvised some blues for the first time.. it prob sounded like shit but it was fun! You sir are THE guitar teacher. Everyone else can just quit.
Thanks Brian! Huge “Ah-haa” moment for me!
Simple, but really effective 👌
Wonderful again!
You showed us how to get a lot out of a little. 😊 Thanks.
Thank you for the videos that are always useful.
I'm studying blues, but I'd like to ask for an ad-lib advice video in the midrange position not only with Key A but also with E and C.
Brian, that was very cool.
It’s helped my phrasing a lot. The house patterns too but this was more helpful.
Could you do a brief follow up using major?
Love this lesson. Thank you.
Very cool lesson. Thank you!
Nice lesson. I like the concept of keeping it simple. So many videos about mastering endless scales, playing super fast with a lot of notes. Not needed to be able to enjoy some creative improvising. By the way, the inflections in your voice are very much like Bill Gates'.. He grew up with in or around Seattle. Is that where you grew up?
Love it! Thanks Bryan.
I'm pretty new to the solo game. Is this also possible for faster backing tracks? I always feel the need to play "fast" solos, if the track is fast. And at the Moment, i am not good enough for fast solos 😅 do you have a example for a slow solo in a fast song?
Best wishes from Hamburg, Germany
Bastian
This is a very cool lesson. James McMurtry also has a laid back soloing style. I would say his songs are in JJ Cale's neighborhood.
Always inspirational, thanks!
Great LESSON
Thats great! I do exactly what you say, accumulate info and then get paralysed when it comes to soloing!!
I love This! Thank You!
Brilliantly effective ... Mahalo.
Pinch Harmonics for my thumb and the pick. I use the round edges, not the pointy edge of a pick for a mellower sound. I read that was Duane Allman's technique
Great lesson!
Very useful as always!
Nobody says 'less is more' better than JJ Cale.
Excelente aula.
Obrigado.
“Sensitive kind” -ish
JJ rules!
This was great! Thank u!
Thinking about it...I believe it would really push me to use pauses to enhance the phrasing. It's not always about the notes you play but the ones you don't play.
Far out man
Great lesson, thank you ........Sal : )
I love this keep it simple approach
Nice . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 🤛
I love you, man.
Brilliant!
Thank you…I dig it!
Great lesson thanks
An old jazz musician told me once. It's not what you play, it's what you don't.✌️
Peter Green was a master of leaving space between killer licks.
Thank you thank you thank you
Very helpful thank you!
Simple is good... thanks
Thank you.
Love the lesson here.
Is that your record collection behind you?
Yep