My Guitar Solos Were Boring Until...

My guitar solos were boring until I listened closely to Eric Clapton's solo on Cream's song, "Crossroads," then I learned how to do this on guitar: switch from major pentatonic to minor pentatonic at a specific harmonic change in the song, or the 12-bar blues form.
In this guitar lesson you'll learn how to make this easy but very effective move in your own solos and improvisation when the chords change from the I chord to the IV chord. This method works great for blues, rock, country and many other guitar genres.
We will look at both an easy way to do it, using standard pentatonic shapes, and a more advanced way, switching pentatonic shapes in the same area of the guitar fretboard.
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Books by Blue Morris include "Guitar Soloing Like a Pro," available on Amazon. More info at www.bluemorris...
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[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching everyone! If you want more soloing exercises and ideas, check out my book "Guitar Soloing Like a Pro," available on Amazon. Links are here: www.bluemorris.com/shop

[@willlodge5386]

+1 for Blue’s Soloing book from me. My copy arrived few days back and there’s tons of useful stuff in there. Another great lesson, keep em coming and thanks!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

@@willlodge5386 Thanks Will!

[@ericbeaudry]

Already bought your book a few weeks ago 👍

[@ishysvibez]

Does this book come with a video to go with it?

[@lanielucernas]

@@GuitarLessonsVancouver
This is the lesson that I've been looking for. Been wanting to know how and when to use the minor in soloing. Thank you for this.
I just want to ask, how about other chord progression? Like IV-iii-ii-V? or I-V-vi-IV?

[@frederickthompson8686]

Just discovered this guy... he's an intuitive communicator and this lesson really nails the basics of changing between minor and major pentatonic.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for the great comment Frederick!

[@tubetone74]

Not only a talented player but TEACHER. What a combo.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Dave! I appreciate that

[@jaroslawcellmer3970]

Best teacher ever. Thanks👌👍

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@briancreeger8671]

Thanks! Really good lesson

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for the extra support Brian!

[@tomsanders5584]

I've been playing guitar for +45 years and I've never heard of this transition. Thanks for sharing!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Tom! New video every Saturday

[@zombee38]

Finally a TRUE guitar teacher! Subbed!!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks @zombee38 !

[@andreaiemma5115]

you are a hell of a teacher Blue! Please, keep doing what you are doing. Much love.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Andrea!

[@philipdillon4618]

My god man.... you have the greatest way to present and pull this all together. Keep them coming!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Philip!

[@KingChror]

That was awesome! I had been struggling to understand this concept from my guitar teacher for months and months now, and you just made something click. Totally awesome man 🤘

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear!

[@Tom-wm4gy]

Sir, this is undoubtedly the best major/minor blues scales lessons ever!
P.S. In Blues we Trust!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool thanks Tom!

[@deslauriermc]

your method of reasoning and teaching is exactly what’s missing with most learning platforms and teachers . keep up your good work

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you very much! More lessons coming Saturday!

[@gregguiles4667]

I appreciate the way you explain things making them applicable without making them overly confusing.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Greg, that's my goal!

[@Cottageguy2010]

Self taught from RUclips for 5 years and been on lead guitar journey for a couple of that… brand new to your channel and found some great nuggets! Big key is you are a great teacher beyond the actual theory. Well delivered and easy to follow unlike some other teachers! Thanks from Nanoose Bay, on the Island!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear thanks Tim!!

[@hilichurl8169]

I've been playing guitar for atleast 8 years and I felt I've hit an invisible wall and no progress. Thank you for fire that was lit again. Great tutorial

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool thanks!

[@ThomasHope73]

Funny how we can play for decades and never notice something so fundamental! 🤦‍♂️ Thank goodness for RUclips! Well done mate!😁👍

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

So true!

[@FJA59]

Awesome, ran across this by accident in my feed. Liked and subbed, keep 'em coming!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great thanks for joining!

[@FJA59]

@@GuitarLessonsVancouver And ya got me, I ordered your book!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

@@FJA59 Cool! Let me know if you have any questions about the book.

[@t-rocket6381]

Excellent lesson and production….very clear and concise! Thank you

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks T-Rocket! New video every Saturday

[@rhettricks6641]

Man, what a straight forward lesson and strategy. Love your lessons and approach. Please keep your excellent content coming!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Rhett

[@kane6529]

Good stuff! Practicing minor down and major up and major down and minor up moving up the circle of fifths is a great exercise if anyone’s working on this it’ll help you learn to change flawlessly

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Good tip, thanks for commenting 🙂

[@colindayo]

Keep ‘em coming. Your stuff is so simply communicated, you can’t fail. Keep going Blue!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks, will do!

[@wrathgar11]

Thank you George. Your continued drive to improve us all is amazing.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Guitarnut4us]

You made this so easy to understand , this is my practice for tomorrow sorted 👍🏻

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool thanks Glen

[@stevecartwright193]

I've spent the last 5 years trying to learn what you just explained in 2 videos. Because you not only explain what to do -- but why it works. Well done!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! That's exactly what I aim for. New lesson coming out tomorrow 🎸

[@RBZ3]

Great lesson Blue...thanks. Also, in the blues if you are using dominant chords the minor 3rd is also the flat 7 of the 4 chord so in essence you are also playing the changes.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Excellent point! Thanks RB!

[@p.errant5452]

Many thanks for picking up on that one, RB! "Playing the changes" has been a bit of an intimidating concept for me, but with your comment combined with Blue's explanation, it's now much less so, I think. So yeah, another great, illuminating lesson, Blue. Much appreciated, man.

[@TomGrubbe]

Exactly right. Also, when playing over the V chord you can use the straight major scale and stress the 4th and the 7th

[@mktwn9955]

100 videos, about major minor pentatonic i've watched..this is the best,, thank you sir... hahaha, finally

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for the great feedback! New video every Saturday

[@olaftheissen9533]

World class teaching in each lesson. Thank U so much. 🙏

[@greggriffiths9053]

I have no idea who worked out all the different scales for guitar but I'm so glad we got to use them.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Well said, thanks for watching!

[@diegooland1261]

I've watched plenty of videos on how to mix major and minor. This is by far the easiest to understand video on the topic. Thank you. And when I go from major to minor I just naturally land on the 3rd. Now I know why.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad to hear it thank you! Lots more guitar lesson videos on the channel!

[@dawin6710]

Dear Blue I'm glad at that momonet you realized "Nobody had taught me how to do that" and hence you teach us stuff that nobody teachs us how to do. My respect is increasing for your word and your take on guitar skills that now every time you talk I'm all ears. I'll love your books too very very powerfull concepts in them, and I'm looking forward for the new ones hopefully soon. 😉 Thanks

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you very much!

[@k-dogstor1170]

Hi Blue! I stumbled across this video and was thinking I know this guy! I got lessons off you many moons ago when I was on my travels in Vancouver. Great to see you still at it. Kieran Dublin Ireland

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Hi Kieran! Good to hear from you! What a great coincidence. Let me know if you are ever back in Vancouver.

[@84nomas]

Great vid man!
NOBODY has ever talked about this, ever!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks! New video every Saturday

[@wear246]

You are really talented teacher,it’s your explantions and all the box popping explaining everything,Simply Wow👏👏👏

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! 😃 Lots more coming in the New Year 🎸

[@davidzaharik5408]

That was great and simple and very well explained... trying to do it now with my gibbled hand.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks David!

[@Дидьеоваль]

I followed several video from you since last week and you really touch the point need to guitarists . Useful . Thanks

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Glad to hear it! Lots more lessons like this on the channel and our Patreon group www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@charlesfellows8130]

Another very clearly explained soloing vid. You're technique of explaining is one of the best I've seen on RUclips. I'm certain if I would have found your videos years ago would have saved me a lot of time learning these tips. Thanks for sharing your guitar wisdom and knowledge, to help support you, I ordered your soloing book potentially to give to someone just learning. But if it's anything like your videos, it may be a keeper and I'll have to buy another one. Cheers!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great thanks! Let me know if you have any questions about the book.

[@barryporter9995]

You have two great talents: the guitar and teaching. Thank you!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Barry!

[@CharlesKavalec]

You are an incredible guitar teacher - I finally found the one! You! Many Thanks!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you Charles!

[@maxkelter3561]

Combo, major - minor connection does wonders in your playing - nice piont.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Max!

[@2000SkyView]

Nice how to breakdown, I consider this one of the best lessons on RUclips, love that guitar too... Thanks!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Awesome, thank you!

[@FlacoFlaco-n4y]

Wow, you are an excellent addition to guitar on RUclips. I'm excited to keep watching your videos. Thanks!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you very much!!

[@m.thousands1848]

Excited for tomorrow’s video !! 🙏🏻

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool! Hope you like it :)

[@georgenourse2328]

You are helping me a lot. This is the information I have been looking for. I have watched several of your lessons now and they have captivated me by addressing issues I have been missing in my playing. You are a very good instructor thank you so much.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear! Thank you!!

[@harrylostforevermetaldetec1025]

wow in minutes you have made the connection for the transitions of the pentatonic to open up the rest of the neck , I can't wait to try this out ! Thanks a ton man you are a gifted player and teacher!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Harry! Lots more coming to this channel and our Patreon patreon.com/GuitarLessonsVancouver

[@JS-nf1sn]

Thank you. Love your videos. Very helpful. You can tell that you're a great musician but also that you have a ton of experience teaching.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for the great comment J S!

[@gabrielherrera1303]

Been going through RUclips videos like crazy. Finally found this!!!! And I’ve been searching for it!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Glad you found it!! If there's anything specific you are looking for comment on one of my videos and I might be able to find it in my videos or make one :)

[@rbosoteo]

You're awasome DUDE! Thanks!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching!

[@crashdaddy261]

Inspiring lesson. I saw my questions already asked in the comments -- what to use over the V chord, why not use D minor pentatonic over the IV chord, etc...and appreciated your answers.
Now I'm going to do those things. I can't be held responsible for whatever happens! 🎸🤘⚛💣

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

You can indeed also use D minor penta over the IV chord in this case. So many great options to choose from :)

[@GeoffReynolds]

You have a way of simplifying scales and there connections
Thanks really enjoying your videos

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Lots more guitar lesson videos coming!

[@reggaelovers-i6y]

that was actually a cool tip and worth watching, I hope your channel grows mon

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MovieMaker309]

Another terrific lesson! Many thanks for posting🙂

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad you enjoyed it! Lots more coming.

[@lazvt8469]

Nice tip with a great explanation on why it 'works'. THANKS!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamestabor4658]

I love it. Greatness. Reasoning why it works is because it's part of the mixolydian scale. So A major, 4 chord mixolydian D scale

[@skymycat1]

Wow that's it my endless practicing😊 scales makes sense it makes sense for me

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad to hear it's helping

[@davidcastelein6730]

That was cool thanks for sharing. Slight changes in modes always give great results : here it sounds like :
- major A penta is part of A major
- minor D penta is part of D myxolydien, which is the same as A Dorian.
So in A position you can alternate A major (on A chord) then A Dorian (on D chord) : you get even more colours

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool tips, thanks David!

[@eldorado111]

Blue... you are awesome...
Thanks for yet another, amazing lesson. 😊

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! 😃

[@wbresgen]

Hey. Happy New Year. And thank you for your lessons. They made my live on guitar much easier and understandable. Greetings

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Wolfgang!

[@rafa_guitar]

Blue Morris you have a really practical ways to get a concept and make music with it, thank you very much!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

I appreciate that!

[@danthsmith]

You really explain this stuff well and give loads of practise ideas 😍

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool thanks David!

[@pulpdoc02]

Thanks!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for your support Henry!

[@ChristopherVonnCornelio]

Thank you good sir for sharing this.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching

[@georgelange5272]

Excellent lesson

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! 😃

[@briandwi2504]

Another really useful idea. Excellent, thanks.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Brian!

[@vonMohl]

Am pentatonic + Dmajor gives you a D7 flavour that's why is works so well in blues.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Good point 👍🎸

[@MSJsoul]

This makes so much sense to me. Thank you !

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool thanks for watching

[@billrenfro7113]

This was an amazing video for me. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Bill! Lots more on the channel and our Patreon www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@pkbrown58]

Sweet stuff here, Blue. Keep 'em coming!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! 😀👍

[@bernietmusic]

Awesome lesson.....thank you!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Bernie!

[@robertclarkguitar]

Love this !!!!! Great video friend!!!!! Still learning here. Always.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great thanks Robert

[@bobbykane39]

Wow. Nobody EVER showed me this. I've switched back and forth between major and minor but never realizing this simple tip. It immediately improved my playing, but not only that, it opened up so many new pathways and possibilities. This has made getting better at guitar so much more fun. I've watched a couple other videos of this channel, and it was the same. I don't know what it is about your teaching style, but it makes thing so clear and helps make certain connections I haven't in the past. A lot of the stuff is things I already knew, but never connected them in these ways. It was so SIMPLE; I'm kicking myself for not ever picking up on this before. This channel is great for beginners, but I think it's even MORE valuable for intermediate players who have a lot of the techniques down but are sort of stuck at the same level.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great to hear thank you! You might also like to check out our Patreon group which has lots more video lessons like this, plus the tabs and jam tracks: www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

[@ciachetti]

Great video. I'm a beginner guitar player and that was simple and helps a lot!!!! Keep up the great work.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Iachetti!

[@toddbushbaker2871]

simple but awesome lesson!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you! Lots more on the channel and new lessons coming here almost every Saturday :)

[@deanyork]

That was exactly what I was wondering, "What about the V chord?

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

You can use either scale on the V chord, and more... I'll try to cover that in a future video.

[@RBZ3]

For the blues in A the 5 chord is the E7. The A major pentatonic contains the 1 and the 5 where as the A minor pentatonic contains the 1, minor 3rd and the flat 7. Both work but they have very different sounds so it’s up to personal preference. No right or wrong which is great!

[@wideyxyz2271]

@@RBZ3 Spot on and you can really spice things up by changing which you choose!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

@@RBZ3 Well said, RB!

[@jasonw6688]

​@GuitarLessonsVancouver I'd love to see a video like this where you cover the I-IV-V or even change up the chord progression with a minII, minIII, or even a minVI thrown in.

[@bertholdsteiger4980]

You re the best...greets from francfurt main🎉

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@fadzilyunos2985]

Great lesson..thank you from Malaysia

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching 😎

[@nicolim6656]

Awesome lesson. Would love to see more on utilising and improving your ear when working out these kinds of licks. I find that is something that doesn't get honed when improvising from scales !

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for the suggestion Nico, I'll think about that one, might be hard to do via a video

[@criadoresdeimagem2451]

You’re awesome ! Respect and best vibes from Brazil.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you very much! 🎸

[@guitarbbb123]

Good job my friend👍👍👍

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching

[@JP-nx5un]

What a great lesson! And purchased the book right away ! I’m sure it won’t disappoint.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Great thanks! Let me know if you have any questions about the book

[@rnic74]

Great vdo... this just helped me so much. I just made a leap in my playing. The explanation was so easy to understand. Thank you!!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Awesome thanks Ronnie!

[@jacyoliozabogio6213]

...essa sua dica preciosa faz aparecer várias outras idéias na cabeça da gente, muito obrigado, amigo.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching!

[@sergiofigueroa9705]

Thanks buddy for the tip really an eye opener for me

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Glad to hear it!

[@tomweiver2285]

terrific - you deserve a million + subscribers

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks! Here's hoping!

[@weasel6535]

Nice lesson. Subscribed for a fellow Canuck across the strait.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Awesome, thank you!

[@GregBennett]

I didn't know about the First Finger Pinky Rule. I love it!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Makes it easy. Thanks for watching

[@Bb-M4n]

Another excellent tutorial blue - I'm in that "boring" solo phase where I play all the shapes on the neck but not move them as the chords change.
So this is definitely something I am going to practice.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Bb, you can get there and practicing this will certainly help :)

[@wbresgen]

Me 2

[@CaioMarino]

Great! Thank you very much!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching

[@spindal_1]

Great lesson thanks! Always think it’s more beneficial to play maj pent as 2nd minor position 🙌🏻

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks! I agree I like 2nd shape Major pentatonic

[@johnmcaleese8459]

You're getting the views because you are that good !!!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks John!!! 😊

[@geschickt]

Page was a master of going back & forth between minor and (relative) major pentatonic...the solo in Zeppelin's "Noboby's Fault But Mine" is a good example (among others).

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool, I'll have another listen to that song. Thanks!

[@manthanjamwal]

this lesson in itself felt like the blues 🙌🏼

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Nice! Thanks Manthan, new video every Saturday :)

[@icaro2305]

Loved it! Thank you.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching!

[@dieterwolf1122]

Thank you very very much! This is extemly helpfully.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Cool, thanks Dieter!

[@martinsavage6838]

Excellent. Didn’t know that. Followed.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Martin!

[@wideyxyz2271]

haha I love the pinky rule...Light bulb moment for me!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@serratededges3003]

Favorite lesson this year for me for sure...thanks dude

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Awesome, thank you! New video every Saturday

[@mothroyale9076]

Cool video. That was explained in a very digestible manner.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks Moth Royale, new video every Saturday!

[@MW-ty1dv]

Just found you and I agree with everyone that you do such a good job and may you keep doing it. Thank you

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thank you M W!!

[@personatraballante]

Thank you for another great video!

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

You bet!

[@BPStorm]

Made that easy to understand.

[@GuitarLessonsVancouver]

Thanks for watching. New video every Saturday!