Play the blues by visualizing a triangle and a square on the neck - EASY blues guitar lesson - EP380

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

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  • @Kathysimon1222
    @Kathysimon1222 Год назад +1

    I just had that ah ha moment I've been trying to find for years 😅, thanks so much!

  • @TheDeerhunter42
    @TheDeerhunter42 2 года назад

    Brian ive been playing acustic guitar for about 10 years and just give up and caught on playing G E D C A chords. about lost my hand in a work Accident and stop playing for a long time. had to relearn how to use my left hand it was a struggle. never really learn all the chords or anything up the neck so im trying something new. i get confused alot watching youtube so called beginner guitar but this was a joy to watch and something i can learn from. you just changed my look on life with guitar. just remember there is still people looking for a way to learn guitar the way you just did this. you may never read this but you just gave me some hope. thanks so much and keep us not so good guitar guys and gals in mind doing videos we thank you ....RHANNAH

  • @mikeanderson1316
    @mikeanderson1316 4 года назад +36

    it took me years to learn what brian just taught in 24 minutes .I stand by what I said in the past Brian has got to be one of the best teachers on RUclips. looking forward to these upcomming and simple totally comprehensive lessons thanks again Brian. You keep putting the simple lessons out and make me want to pick my guitar back up again

    • @StevieZero
      @StevieZero 3 года назад +1

      It took you years to learn that?

    • @palereaper
      @palereaper Год назад

      Be quiet stevie @@StevieZero

  • @johntomkins1873
    @johntomkins1873 4 года назад +31

    OMG!!! Talk about "someone just switched the light on". That triangle & square is beyond words.

  • @760Piper
    @760Piper 4 года назад +16

    Hands down the BEST Blues Lesson on YT. With just a simple triangle and box, you can start playing the blues. Just spent 20 minutes playing with it. Simple enough to get anyone playing blues. Thanks Brian.

  • @peterrussell3744
    @peterrussell3744 4 года назад +9

    I’ve been trying to learn this damn thing for decades. In about 35 minutes, I did. Instead of putting it back in a corner and have a drink, I’m actually doing stuff. Inventing stuff. Enjoying stuff. Thank you!

  • @thetyrannyofhope
    @thetyrannyofhope 3 года назад +1

    Finally, a guitar instructor who can explain lead to me in a way i understand... Thank you, Bryan!

  • @richardcurrie3799
    @richardcurrie3799 3 года назад +28

    Thank you so much Brian. I've been playing songs with just chords for years but was always baffled and amazed by people who could play lead. I thought it was a black art, but you have broken it down into easily understandable concepts. I love the visualisation element to your lessons. You are a star.

  • @rngd3441
    @rngd3441 3 года назад +1

    💡💡💡💡💡thank you from someone who's been playing the same 3 chords for the last 30 years!

  • @elmopablo
    @elmopablo 4 года назад +22

    It’s amazing he’s so humble that he doesn’t even know how good a teacher he is. Anyone looking to start learning guitar - find comprehensive ways to get around the guitar - learn different guitarist styles -learn different skills and techniques with a practical method of playing the skill whilst actually playing a piece, then you’ve just landed in the right place.
    I’m thick and find it hard to remember and understand the guitar after years of playing. Brian has given me so many road maps to navigate through the fretboard. On word describes him .
    AMAZING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody  4 года назад +4

      Paul Palmeri Thank you Paul! I appreciate that.

    • @warrendemartini6533
      @warrendemartini6533 4 года назад +3

      Agreed

    • @elmopablo
      @elmopablo 4 года назад +2

      Active Melody I only said what is true. You really make my week with always something new, a new angle. Such a different approach to most other guitar teachers and such a humble person. I really thank my lucky stars I came across you, because you make everything possible. I know you might think it too much praise but , really it’s just the truth.

  • @3cardmonty602
    @3cardmonty602 4 года назад +79

    I just re-upped for about the 5th year in a row. Best teacher on the Internet. I’ve learned so much from Brian.

    • @jimcavallo1643
      @jimcavallo1643 4 года назад +3

      Amen to that.

    • @BlindBoy33
      @BlindBoy33 4 года назад +3

      Great stuff Brian, I’ve learnt so much from you. Great lesson.

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody  4 года назад +3

      Thank you!

    • @Theweeze100
      @Theweeze100 4 года назад

      I think you might be right!

    • @sean4586
      @sean4586 4 года назад +1

      Thanks for this lesson. It is really awesome. I can really hear your genuine excitement about teaching the lesson!

  • @Celenapolena
    @Celenapolena 3 года назад +30

    I can’t believe I finally found this guy. My life is complete.

    • @DoubleDguitar
      @DoubleDguitar 3 года назад +2

      Today was my day. He has a great way to present some nice stuff.

    • @jordanmarkwardt
      @jordanmarkwardt 3 года назад +2

      I found this channel 3 weeks ago after playing for over half my life. It’s not exaggerating to say my skill has nearly doubled. This dude has helped me put so many pieces together it’s insane.

    • @korayem
      @korayem 2 года назад

      Right? Out of all the videos RUclips suggested, this dude is from a different realm. Sharing the core and essences that gives you a lot of mileage.

    • @matinee310
      @matinee310 2 года назад

      Totally agree! He’s an amazing teacher! No fluff!

  • @markostrowski71
    @markostrowski71 4 года назад +8

    This was a great lesson, Brian. Understanding how to find the shapes based on the root note of the chord aside, this really solidified for me when/why you switch from major to minor (1 to the 4 chord, major to minor) and your resolving to the root note on a lick while staying in the same key... I'm seeing that having a better understanding of note names on the fretboard is a good idea to become more familiar with. I never understood why my solos when playing in major pentatonic sounded not quite right when switching to the 4, now I do! I don't know if I would've been ready for a lesson like this a year or two ago, or would've gotten the most out of it. But lots of light bulbs went off for me on this one, looking forward to seeing more like this.
    And for any of you reading this who aren't premium members, it is easily worth if you are truly interested in becoming a better player!

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody  4 года назад +1

      Mark Ostrowski thank you Mark :)

    • @akfisher7138
      @akfisher7138 3 года назад

      Hello Mark, the premium member. Is there a progressive structure to the lessons, or guidance, or is it a large and truly amazing array of resources, to dip into. I am looking for both. Cheers

  • @ricksmith5128
    @ricksmith5128 4 года назад +4

    I almost passed you by on this but I'm glad I changed my mind. Sure love your Tele! You remind me of a friend of mine, now passed, who could sure pic! Larry Milton taught me in two afternoons how to go from a front man in a 5 piece, (always told to turn my volume down and pretend to play while I sang), to being the only guitar, ads bass, in a trio. I got a crash course of course but as the time went by I learned a whole lot more, using a few accidental bends and following my own ear. The first thing he taught me was how you used ONE chord all the way up the neck. Each chord you played moved up the neck to the 3,4 & 5. BAR CHORDS! Worked great. He taught me the scales you are teaching and how to START my runs from the tonic. Transposing came real easy after that and I sure built up a song list. I learned to play along with a record by finding the tonic note and listening to the changes. Minor to major scales were easy just by counting down three frets to start my runs. Make sense? I'm saving you video!

  • @friedrichkustaa9489
    @friedrichkustaa9489 4 года назад +5

    I like Brian because he is a great teacher who, unlike many other teachers, teach students at all levels, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Also, his guitar string picking style is the same as mine.

  • @mitchbonner7528
    @mitchbonner7528 2 года назад +2

    I’ve seen a lot of Brian‘s videos but this one struck me as if I was watching Charlie Brown and Linus walking home from school… It has that Peanuts fall season feel… So great when you can take a simple concept and make it easy and understandable..Thank You

  • @richardrichard5409
    @richardrichard5409 4 года назад +1

    Great teacher and NO ads, fantastic.
    The relentless ads kills most teaching guitar sites....just as I think I get something, boom ads

    • @johnnorris1983
      @johnnorris1983 Месяц назад

      Ads happen once you reach a viewing number and audience targeting takes place.

  • @davidkern8301
    @davidkern8301 4 года назад +23

    For those with visual minds, like me, this is an amazing lesson that opens up whole new worlds on the fret board. The concept also works very well with finger style lead play and lends itself to mixing in transitional interval arrangements for variety. Thanks Brian!

  • @WhoBeSilly
    @WhoBeSilly 4 года назад +12

    I've been playing for over 30 years, and I love it when I come to revelations (like how to play different modal scales, locating root notes along the fretboard, etc.) You're always learning something! I love the guitar so much. Great channel, boss! Keep rockin'

  • @jerryglade2441
    @jerryglade2441 4 года назад +13

    Brian, for me, this was the Best Lesson/Video you've ever done! I rarely do a Post but this was a Light Bulb Moment for me. I had discontinued membership with you because I was getting So Frustrated that I could play half of the song you were demonstrating, then you would play a fast run or something I still could not do, and I could never complete the entire video. This Video brought me back and I signed up for a one year subscription. I can actually play this song but more important is the Triangle and Box lesson. It just turned on the Light Bulb in my head! Please throw in occasionally something easier like this one for us that are still Challenged, lol.

  • @meldeer6253
    @meldeer6253 2 года назад

    BRIAN Brian iv been fallowing 4 people with lessons GUESS What I ditched 3 of them and it all you my friend i love you teaching method i get it it realy working for me your lessons are totaly out of this world THANK THANK YOU SO Much Mel 10-5-22

  • @anthonyrodrigues2322
    @anthonyrodrigues2322 2 года назад +3

    Your teaching methods and human character are terrific. The lessons you give are simplified and clearly understandable. Also one hell of a musician you are. I enjoy listening to you play. Thanks man!!

    • @장덕원-m6h
      @장덕원-m6h 2 года назад

      Me 2 .. I thought so too.
      Thank-you Anthony !!
      Thank-you Brian !!

  • @colink4823
    @colink4823 3 года назад +1

    Your channel is by far the best for skilled and beginner guitarists. So well explained. Brilliant

  • @youngfrank111
    @youngfrank111 2 года назад

    Brian thanks for this lesson it is absolutely mind-blowing I finally get it after 50 years

  • @randomuser04
    @randomuser04 4 года назад +4

    All I can say is WOW!!! This video is amazing! I just learned more about the fretboard than I thought I ever would! Amazing teaching and lesson 😱😱💯💯💯

  • @moderman512
    @moderman512 3 года назад +1

    These are really great lessons. In the sea of youtube guitar lessons you are easily standing out

  • @frankpike7180
    @frankpike7180 4 года назад

    So in the major scale the base of the triangle is the root note and in in the minor scale the root note is the top of the triangle. Brilliant!!

  • @drivenmad7676
    @drivenmad7676 2 года назад +1

    I love your lessons but this one was magical. When i started, i was feeling stress and anxiety from life but after five minutes or so, i was feeling much better. very calming lesson.

  • @francescofilippini800
    @francescofilippini800 3 года назад

    GRAZIE Brian, You are THE Teacher!!!!! Cheers from Italy

  • @jamesmeyer4076
    @jamesmeyer4076 4 года назад +8

    Stellar lesson (EP 380), a true break-through lesson. The rhythm chords are just as important. It would be great to get a breakdown on those chords.

  • @jackh577
    @jackh577 4 года назад +2

    Call and response, very nice! Not just hitting notes, but making music!

  • @spouns44
    @spouns44 4 года назад +2

    Just renewed for my 2nd month and really enjoying Brian's lessons. Without much to do on Friday nights, I really look forward to his lessons every week so I have new material to practice over the weekend.

  • @timhandy1961
    @timhandy1961 4 года назад +1

    Hey been playing 4. 30yrs u just open my world up man ur a great teacher been struggling with tha blues but u rock dude I got it now

  • @sholdfield
    @sholdfield 4 года назад

    This alone is worth the premium subscription.

  • @rpr325
    @rpr325 4 года назад +11

    You're a fantastic teacher, Brian. I've been your registered Active Melody student for 2 years now and I have made great progress on the guitar. Thank you so much for your awesome tutorials. Best regards from Spain. 🇪🇸🎸🎶

  • @marvinmurray8499
    @marvinmurray8499 2 года назад

    Like ur style Brian. And u don’t race through ur videos. Very helpful when ur just a beginner

  • @marciaewell2661
    @marciaewell2661 3 года назад

    A lot of hidden gems revealed her folks, listen up as Brian simplifies lead playing patterns for all of us to understand.

  • @1821712
    @1821712 3 года назад

    EXCELLENT. THIS HOW I LOVE TO LEARN WITH VISUAL HELP. MANY THANKS BRIAN. ROBYN from Australia

  • @oreogon376
    @oreogon376 10 месяцев назад

    By far the best lesson about blues! Game changer

  • @simonmcgrath4112
    @simonmcgrath4112 4 года назад +1

    U play beautifully and the ◾+🔺️ is so helpful and u made it look so easy and I've been playing 30+yrs!!! Really helpful thank you!!

  • @keithmitchell7638
    @keithmitchell7638 4 года назад +7

    WOW! Thank you Brian, what a great lesson. As an old boy learning late in life your explanation and demonstrations have made perfect sense to me. Very excited at trying to sound as cool as you make it!

  • @warrendemartini6533
    @warrendemartini6533 4 года назад

    3card Monty, ...I agree with you Brian is the best teacher online. Heck if I lived anywhere near him I’d be trying to get in person lessons. Thank you Brian 👍

  • @garyingraham7940
    @garyingraham7940 3 года назад +1

    One of the best online lessons that I've seen. Great job,!

  • @RichardRubendra1963
    @RichardRubendra1963 3 года назад

    Thanks - so the base of the triangle on the B string closest to the head is the root note for the major scale and the tip of the triangle on the G string is the root note of the minor scale - brilliant

  • @jeffconzalino8886
    @jeffconzalino8886 4 года назад +2

    Very happy to subscribe to the best guitar teacher on the internet! I hope you're making a fine living doing this cause your lessons are helping the next generation of guitar legends find their sound. Speaking for EVERYONE who loves music... Thank you! And keep up the great work!

  • @juliea.244
    @juliea.244 3 года назад +1

    Good Lesson! This is how I taught myself the fretboard....I became very aware of the patterns and would focus on certain strings up & down until it was solid...it is way easier to concentrate in smaller areas, then link them together as you go thru different material...it is like a lightbulb moment when you're starting out!

  • @psychoarts
    @psychoarts 3 года назад +1

    I just purchased a guitar and have been following lessons with Fender play. Watching this video I actually feel like I can play something. I think I'll have to become a member at activemelody.com.

  • @jnapier99
    @jnapier99 Год назад

    Nice little mini pattern lesson! For me, it helps to incorporate and use these if I also know the pentatonic "box" the patterns are in. This is top of boxes 4&5. I don't look at the major boxes differently, i.e. renumbered as is often taught but if you do, then top of maj boxes 3&4

  • @davidtolliver2048
    @davidtolliver2048 2 года назад

    Brian you are the OB1 of guitar teachers. I want to express my gratitude for all the hard work you put into make these amazingly useful free vids. You have taken me from the monotony of running up and down scales that I could never make a melody of to being able to play some pretty sexy lead. Thanks again and God bless you brother.

  • @juansolana8457
    @juansolana8457 4 года назад +1

    A good lesson for a begginer is the one that hooks you buy having fun and making you believe that you are doing great. Mission accomplished. Saludos feom Madrid.

  • @nickdonalds0546
    @nickdonalds0546 9 месяцев назад

    Love your way of simplifying such awesome, sacred knowledge. TY

  • @dillanperez8378
    @dillanperez8378 3 года назад +4

    That was beautiful. Thank you!
    After years playing the acoustic rhythm guitar. I just played my first (but not last) blues lick today.

  • @chrisrussell101ify
    @chrisrussell101ify 4 года назад

    I've been paying for Active Melody membership for several years now. Having checked out many sites from a multitude of guitar teachers over the years, Brian is the best I have found, without doubt. I look forward to each new lesson every week and never miss one. Certainly great value and hugely instructive. I just can't speak highly enough of Brian's ability to patiently and clearly explain the art of creating melodic music. My playing has improved significantly thanks to him and I'm so grateful.

    • @chuckm9603
      @chuckm9603 4 года назад

      I had active melody for 3- 4 yrs off and on and canceled it. I thought Brian was hard to follow and learned a lot in the beginning,so I’ve tried guitar tricks, guitar zoom and (Justin guitar, which I learned a lot from.)I rush through stuff too fast and after 5 yrs of playing, I do nothing well. I will be rejoining A M and stay there

  • @sentosa55
    @sentosa55 3 года назад

    ive learnt from youtube, you are one of the best teachers, if not THE best, thank you

  • @JSDJerry
    @JSDJerry 3 года назад

    Great Lesson. As weird as it sounds, I’m an amateur Great American songbook jazz player, who has never learn to play straight up Blues music. I knew the 5 pentatonic scale shapes, how to bens, etc., but that doesn’t make music. Your lesson was a start. Thanks. Teach a person to fish is the way to learn.

  • @ragsixracing
    @ragsixracing 4 года назад +1

    Thank you. This is helping me really mentally smooth out my leads... After 30 years. Sound like a new player👍

  • @lyndarosborough869
    @lyndarosborough869 3 года назад

    Thank you Brian … your teaching is the best … straight clean and simple … great !

  • @mkavangozimkhava4222
    @mkavangozimkhava4222 4 года назад

    Wow you the best teacher ever thank you very much good bless

  • @majishaun
    @majishaun 3 года назад

    Amazing! Best guitar tutorial I’ve seen.!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @douglaschristine8387
    @douglaschristine8387 4 года назад +5

    Hi Brian, very smart lesson and making the E pentatonics very easy to understand. Your lessons are always good and the best on YT. Thanks. Peace.

  • @neoquest2012
    @neoquest2012 3 года назад

    Best guitar teacher on YT 👍

  • @davidmhuey
    @davidmhuey 4 года назад

    Just joined for a premium membership. Very affordable and well worth it! I started on your blues course to learn kick - I really like it because it is obtainable - not overly complicated licks - thanks a ton!

  • @Jamaicangurl81
    @Jamaicangurl81 3 года назад +2

    I love all these lessons... I ALWAYS come out playing something neat.. Thanks so much!

  • @alvarochavez814
    @alvarochavez814 4 года назад +4

    I feel this one video improved my playing more than all the videos and practice I did this past month

  • @chrisguest1147
    @chrisguest1147 3 года назад

    This friendly gentleman makes the frustration of learning the guitar much easier.......

  • @taramonbmoatau2753
    @taramonbmoatau2753 4 года назад

    I played from 🇰🇮🇰🇮🇰🇮
    ....6yrs en I still in 👇👇👇level...
    I♥️your Channel

  • @bo440guitar
    @bo440guitar 4 года назад +2

    Just about the best video for learning the pentatonic

  • @RedCloudRoad
    @RedCloudRoad 4 года назад +3

    I didn't realize that I was visually driven. Mind Blown!

  • @daviddouglas7950
    @daviddouglas7950 4 года назад +3

    "Very easy, sounds awsome." You have my undivided attention! 🤠
    Dave in the Adirondacks

  • @matthewrowe9273
    @matthewrowe9273 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much, my playing has progressed more in the last 2 months with you than in the past 2 years!

  • @ted9876
    @ted9876 4 года назад +1

    Man I do not remember you calling me last week to ask what I needed to work on. How did you know? Unbelievable how you simplify but end up with such great sounds. I am all over this in the am.

  • @fabriziobisso9682
    @fabriziobisso9682 4 года назад +16

    This is one of the best explained, most useful and beautiful lessons on RUclips, thanks Brian!

    • @alisha-rr3nj
      @alisha-rr3nj 4 года назад

      This is one of the best explained, most useful and beautiful lessons on RUclips, thanks Brian!

  • @peteroberts6248
    @peteroberts6248 3 года назад

    Many thanks for explaining so clearly - it has helped enormously. Nipper would definitely approve.

  • @alanhamel3577
    @alanhamel3577 4 года назад +2

    Brian! Thank you! I feel like another light just switched on in my head! So simple yet effective. 😇

  • @retsdon
    @retsdon 4 года назад +1

    You're a good teacher. Edit: ...an excellent teacher

  • @konstantintolstikhin5531
    @konstantintolstikhin5531 3 года назад +6

    Hi Brian! I've learnt so much from your lessons! I just cannot express enough how thankful I am! You are amazing! Keep doing the great work! Thank you!

  • @3quarterlifer571
    @3quarterlifer571 4 года назад

    Lots of material covered but great teacher who intentionally wants to get you going without drilling into too much music theory. But underlying all these riffs are ton of it! Thanks!

  • @JNeedels
    @JNeedels 4 года назад +1

    Nice analogy - shining a light on notes; very practical - THANKS!

  • @johnlittle5422
    @johnlittle5422 3 года назад

    You help me alot I'm 70years young thank you

  • @annie4971
    @annie4971 4 года назад +1

    Just got my first electric guitar and a spider V60 amp yeh!!!! I’m picking with my fingers coz it’s easier to control all the other string noises lol this is the perfect song and I’m doing Ok so thanks Brian your lessons are always fantastic 💃🎶💃🎶🇦🇺

  • @tomrector4843
    @tomrector4843 4 года назад +3

    By far this has been the best lesson I've watched on how to play blues riffs. Great Job!

  • @toofypeg7931
    @toofypeg7931 4 года назад +5

    Wow!! What a lesson! I started watching thinking I can’t do that and by the end of the video I was playing it! I’ve taken so much from this! Thanks mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @RayMond-lj4ge
    @RayMond-lj4ge 3 года назад

    Really love that turnaround lick. The little slides and the way you pluck it give me a Wes Montgomery “bumpin” vibe. Awesome stuff.

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas 3 года назад

    Wow. I’ve frankly learned more today about the major and m8not pentatonic scales and how to use them than ever in the past, great stuff! Thanks.

  • @atarijam
    @atarijam 3 года назад +1

    This is definitely one of my favorite lessons

  • @lightfoot413
    @lightfoot413 3 года назад

    thanks Brian a simple triangle and square...sooo simple....

  • @Glorybound1313
    @Glorybound1313 4 года назад +9

    So simple and this is forever stuck in my head. Thanks a ton for this lesson.

  • @willflores4370
    @willflores4370 Год назад

    Wow this was FANTASTIC! Thank you

  • @bills48321
    @bills48321 4 года назад +1

    I like the tone of this guitar. It's a nice full sound.

  • @PanHedonic
    @PanHedonic 3 года назад +1

    Very nicely done...and more importantly...I have that shirt, too! My fave..I’ve worn it for years😊

  • @tomhodges6170
    @tomhodges6170 4 года назад +2

    i got smarter by watching you...! thanks...

  • @lordlomanagh5966
    @lordlomanagh5966 2 года назад +1

    Great teacher good player

  • @keyscook
    @keyscook 4 года назад

    Nice, nice... KILLER! As a keyboard player composer, teaching myself guitar, this lesson really opened up my understanding of guitar shapes a Massive amount. Thank you kindly!

  • @fabriceamiard8460
    @fabriceamiard8460 4 года назад

    a very big "MERCI" from France !!!

  • @robwyatt6073
    @robwyatt6073 4 года назад +1

    One of the best lessons I've come across. very simple and explained very well. thx

  • @CaioMarino
    @CaioMarino 2 года назад

    Best lesson ever! Thank you!

  • @abhishekbahukhandi
    @abhishekbahukhandi 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant lesson!! Huge fan of the way you approach and teach somewhat difficult to understand aspects of guitar playing. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom.

    • @stevedouglas7375
      @stevedouglas7375 4 года назад

      Abhishek, very well said! I totally agree. Thanks.

  • @robm9460
    @robm9460 4 года назад +6

    You have to mention the new tele!! It’s a 1976! I wonder how I knew that??? But I love it. Very much like the one you had about 10 years ago. I love telecasters!

  • @TheHardDonuts
    @TheHardDonuts 4 года назад +1

    Sounded good man. You struck me as the Fred Rogers of guitar teaching with a streak of funk; Love the tone

  • @alexgilchrist6262
    @alexgilchrist6262 2 года назад +1

    You put a lot into these. Appreciate it.