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I noticed it also. I completely and strongly disagree. Every group whose music is worth listening to - and which has survived the test of time - had a statement they wanted to make. The Clash, the best of the "punk" groups, were very serious about the significance of their compositions. That's why the band is memorable, and why I've listened to their albums many times. Everyone knows The Rolling Stones catalogue. Few, if any, remember the catalogues of the many crap groups that have faded away. Why is Buddy Holly remembered and the ten thousand others who came after are not? A convincing argument can be made that "Rave On," made in '56, was the first punk song. It certainly had the attitude. The Doors had a producer that made them make as many as a hundred takes - imagine Jim Morrison going along with that, but it's on tape. During the LA Woman sessions, Jim got annoyed at his bandmates and said, "You guys sound like bunch of a cripples trying to make it up a flight of stairs." That organ playing that makes "Light My Fire" instantly stand out is due to Ray Manzarek having studied Bach. It's right there. That is clearly ifluenced by Bach's music. _Who's Next_ is the magnificent remnants of a failed project by Pete Townshend. He considered killing himself. Almost killed himself over it. I don't know why you can't hear it. It's there. Rock 'N' Roll has significant masterpieces in it, all by guys who worked their asses off - and some of whom didn't make it. Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown he never recovered from after Paul McCartney played him an acetate of "A Day in the Life." Wilson's band, The Beach Boys, made a masterpiece called _Pet Sounds_ which they were quite proud of. But SPLHCB blew it out of the water. My logo is of "The Dark Side of the Moon." A great masterpiece by any standards of music.
Couldnt have said it better myself! I started finding the notes on the 6th string by ear while following along and this was a huge breakthrough for me. I dont have any theory aside from high school music class basic note reading, so this made me feel like I was really getting somewhere.
Thanks for keeping it simple. I'm a 62 year old with ADHD and autism and found this a joy. You brought some sunshine to Scotland this morning, much needed!
I'm so glad u wrote this. I've been studying almost daily a year come September 7,2024 I want so much to master a song but nothing keeps my attention long enough 😂😂😂
My husband took lessons from you in Fargo, ND in the 90's for a few months when he was 13 and He still plays everyday & we now have 2 boys that want to play. He says Thank You.
Thanks for the kind words, Gusion! :-) Just a heads-up, if you want to play songs in half the time and the most jaw-dropping solos of your life, check out Steve’s super simple Fretboard Framework course → guitarzoom.com/fretboardframework/promo/ Hundreds of guitarists have already signed up. Click the link to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - MIke from GuitarZoom P.S. Not sure? To watch video reviews from real GuitarZoom Members, go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
If this video helped you, then check this out. The nut at the end of your guitar serves as a bar chord(kinda). If you hold down all 6 strings anywhere on the neck of the guitar, you can make your favorite basic chords anywhere on the guitar. Just use the same relevance to where you are holding down all 6 strings to the original chord you like
Man he has one of those chill personalities. He doesn’t have knee jerk reactions. If you screw up he says we’ll fix it. His personality can honestly take away your stress. He honestly gives me enthusiasm to play guitar.
It's harder to solo on acoustic because the strings are heavier, and it's harder to reach the higher frets, even if you have a cutaway guitar... But yes, this technique will work on acoustic guitar. :-) -- GuitarZoom Staff
+Dennis Sågström actually you mean scandanavia . its what is now denmark, norway and sweden. they were all norse(north) lands the languages are all related so you can tell .
Frank Gutierrez Bro the north as you refeer is Sweden, Also im Swedish I don't think you need to explain anything to me ;) And Danish has almost nothing related to the Swedish language, but Norweigan do, Hell even the Finish people talk better Swedish then Danish on the other hand Finish people have the option to learn Swedish in school while Danish people drink beer all day x)
Damn man! If you aren't the ABSOLUTE BEST guitar teacher I've come across on RUclips, then there's no one worthy of that title! I ALWAYS learn something when I see your videos! No showing off, just plain pure impartation of knowledge. Thank you!
Awesome, Chiedozie! Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching! :-) Make sure to tune in today at 4 PM Pacific for Steve's FREE Live Theory Session 3 of 5: Major and Minor Arpeggios. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/3OSZXRYw82U/видео.html Hope to see you there, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want more music theory? Check out Steve’s best-selling course Music Theory For Life ► guitarzoom.com/musictheoryforlife/promo/
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You have to be one of the nicest human beings ever. You seem genuinely kind and care about those who want to learn. People like me appreciate your generosity, as some people don’t want to share their knowledge and see others succeed. You were able to hold my attention for the entire video (which says a lot). Keep on helping those who love guitar. If it isn’t already, it’ll be very rewarding for you. Thanks again for sharing!
that's exactly the words for people like him who shares their knowledge. there are some selfish out there who doesn't want to share even you ask them. that's my experienced in life as going to be 72yrs.young. thanks to all
At 70 years old my guitar journey soloing just took off because of this advice. Finally, although slowly, I can now take a solo when jamming with my friends. Thank you and much appreciated.
True! Unlike others, he doesn’t tell you exactly what to do, but gives you the basics and the template to create your own personal solos! Learn this on major chords, then on minor chords, then on 7th, Sus chords, augmented chords, then you can play almost ANYTHING!!
Thanks for the kind words, Quist! :-) Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s RUclips videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of more than 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, like CAGED Made Simple, Music Theory Made Easy, Play Guitar For Life, Blues Guitar, Rock Licks, Acoustic Guitar, and many more. If you want to play better guitar solos, Creative Soloing would be a perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/creative-soloing-3 The courses cover a wide variety of topics, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So wherever you are in your guitar journey, you can get to the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Wow this is very helpful 👏 Me and my 12 yr old daughter thinking about buying a electric guitar 🎸 we have acoustic guitar for now and really want her to have an electric guitar and learn doing solo. We know only basic chords when we play and started to think It's time for her to learn some more.
He just made it fun for me to play! Always knew the basic open chords, but never thought I'd get passed that! It's 2am...so I'll have to wait till tomorrow!
@@lukasaoo88 Yooo "The Neighbors keep on BANGIN But They NOT Coming IN" They Have NO Consideration for Me I Have To Leave at 6am to get to work so I only get a few hour's Practicing Before and I just get going and BANG BANG BANG I Have Had to turn Amp up to 8 Or it put's me off and i have to start again I Don't Work EVERY Day I Don't Work on Sunday So I Have ALL Day To Try And Catch UP They just have NO consideration It's ME ME ME BLOODY UPSTAIRS AND BOTH SIDES OF ME Still Ive Got a coupla Weeks OFF soon so I Suppose I Can Put some extra Hour's Practising Then and me Band Members Gonna Hang Out For A Few Days Should Have heard what they were Shouting when we were Bringing all the equipment in "Hope you got silencer's on them Drum's I mean How stupid do they think i am I told them if they had I Wouldn't be able to hear them as it is I have to turn amp up so i can hear meself playing, Still I am looking forward to a nice rest from work.
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guys i gotta tell you something, i watched this 2 years ago. back then i didnt know how to solo. but now people call me sometimes guitar hero and steves lesson helped me. i even named my guitar to steve lol
This video has finally explained how you can apply a basic solo pattern to any chord you're playing in by finding the root note on the bottom E string and playing the pattern. It's the first time i've seen someone thoroughly explain that to me and why learning the root notes on E can be helpful and how to fit it in with solo practicing.
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Awesome!!! I'm 69 and just decided to pick up a guitar again and I'm having a blast. Steve you are so right when you said it's all about fun and making music. Love it, you're a real inspiration.
wow iv been playing for 14 years and I'm rubbish at learning solos and I usually gave up straight away but now I can't stop mixing things up thank you so so much man
I played for 10 years before there was RUclips, stopped and started again recently after my son was born. I used to be intimidated and avoided learning anything about solos. Your videos have made me pursue soloing without fear, knowing I will one day be proficient. Thank you!
Me too! Iplayed for years, got to a point and stuck there for more years. I should have taken lessons. Never mind. Now my son has started playing and has got me going again. This time weve got youtube helping haha. Im very relaxed about it though. It doesnt matter what i do...im hoping my son really enjoys it and keeps at it! Agree, this guys great and doesnt make you feel like a plum. Happy picking!
Thanks for the kind words, Jeremy! And thanks for watching and subscribing! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you want to play new songs faster, write better songs, and sound more authentic and musical when you solo, Steve’s new Ultimate Song Bundle is still available for 95% off the original price→ www.guitarzoom.com/ultimatesongbundle/promo/ …and check it out ASAP because it ends soon. The Ultimate Song Bundle includes: ✅ Acoustic Guitar ✅ Chords Made Easy ✅ Strumming Made Easy ✅ Acoustic Picking Styles ✅ Song Secrets ✅ Songwriting Made Simple ✅ Blues Basics ✅ Slide Guitar ✅ Fretboard Mastery ✅ Ear Training 2.0 …all in one bundle for 95%-Off the regular price. You get Lifetime Access to the courses above, which means you can come back to these lessons any time you want to jumpstart your guitar playing. Go here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/ultimatesongbundle/promo/ …and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
4 minutes and 8 seconds into your video and you have given me the knowledge I have been trying to figure out for years!! This is exactly what I’ve been searching for. No one else explains it and nails it like you do! Thanks Bro!! I will now continue to watch rest of video.
The best guitar lesson i have ever had , Wish i had known this 50 years ago when my dad bought me my first guitar at age 11 , Thank you very much Steve .
That's very similar to the comment I just posted. Instead all those years ago you were taught, if you want to solo you need to learn this scale and that scale and so go practice those scales. Had I known this trick, it would have set me on an instant path to having fun.
Backyard Iron 60 Same boat as you my friend, Over thought everything as a kid and all I ever really needed was someone to show me without all the faff how to just have a little fun, and this guy nails it. Just think, if RUclips was around 50 years ago, we might’ve both been up there now playing with Clapton 🎸 👍
Back after 4 years, being 48, when I just started. Meanwhile I managed to play a basic rhythm guitar. Now I come back to soloing... to find you here still that enthusiastic about small steps into a big world of many ways. amazing, thank you from a songwriter from Germany.
Steve, this is my first post ever on a computer. I am going to be 52 and just learning guitar. I purchased books and dvd's as well as watched you tube video's. I had to create a channel to comment and I have to say, I like your video. It provided opportunity for me to explore all around the neck. I well be watching more of your videos. Looking forward to more of your instructions. Please keep it up.
He is one if not the best teacher I ever seen & i've been playing for years I had the prototype of Guitar Magazine 1st issue & all of em up to about a year ago when Guitar Mag started going way down hill & pushing Satanic bands that no one knows & are not good in their own style & when they started pushing Communism that was it for me. He will make it so understandable you can be as good as you want to be w/lessons like his. I paid for those VHS tapes that taught me not much & DVD's Mags books… Steve is a master Teacher & worth being paid for his work but here it is for all to see for free it's like I want to send him some funds to bless em for what he has done for people who want to learn . many that are older & can play a little refuse to take lessons man they are missing out. I always pick up something no matter how elementary the lesson is there's gold in there somewhere that even the seasoned player can use or have a broader understanding.
This guy is the best guitar teacher I have ever seen. His attitude and his insights are perfect. Also it's great that he doesn't use backing tracks so that we can clearly hear exactly what he's doing. He's even got names for particular techniques ("chord chasing"), and it's obvious that he actually cares that what he's doing works--that students are actually learning. What an awesome teacher.
I have watched a lot of guitar tutorials and I have to say you're at the top of the list. You explain everything so perfect it's unbelievable. 2 Thumbs up I wish I more than 2 lol
Just bought my son a guitar and was researching a bit because I am an instructor for other things. You are a very good teacher and I will make sure my son follows your stuff. Thanks for what you do.
Hey! I'm playing guitar now for more than 30 years, doing covers on my own in pubs, on festivals,e.g. I'm not playing electric guitar and I'm not doing solos at all. But I saw this video by chance! I really have to say, if all these people, who tried to teach me at the very beginning would have taught me playing guitar like this, I would have learned more with more fun from the very beginning! I gave up, getting lessons and taught myself how to pöay in the end. You don't tell people to learn scales, notes and so on! You just show them how to have fun from the very beginning! Even if I never touched a guitar before, your video would have changed my life! No better way, to do this!!! Respekt!
I'm a beginner to electric guitar and am self taught trying to figure out ways to move around the fret. This video is so helpful and useful and it will really help me. Thank you so much Steve and thanks for sharing 🙌💫
Steve, you have so many tricks and ideas that brings a beginner in and keeps them engaged. You make it interesting. You are so far ahead of most teachers.
The musical path is not always linear, but I am glad to know that you are giving it a new opportunity, I hope I can help you achieve your goals with the guitar. I remind you that this Friday at 4pm Pacific I will be doing a Live Guitar Lesson on how to play the song Hotel California, I hope you can attend. A big hug and keep rocking always.😁🤘🏻🎸
Steve you are a great teacher, because you explain things in such a way, and your enthusiasm is contagious and give confidance. This really helps me with trying to do chord fill-ins on my semi acoustic, and you just provided the keys for me to learn Blues. So many likes - I wonder why!!!!
I am 42 years old and always wanted to learn the guitar. My father is an amazing guitar player and I am a drummer, but wasn't happy always staying in the background. Dad has taught me a lot over the years and I have to say I have learned more in the last couple of months following you Steve on guitar zoom than I have with my dad my whole life. (Don't tell him) Thankyou for bringing me to the front of the stage. You are amazingly talented and I love your style of playing/teaching. God bless
Hi Elvis! Thanks for your kind words. I've known quite a few drummers who switched to guitar and your understanding of rhythm is going to boost your learning. Rhythm is what makes the music flow. Keep up the good work and thanks again!
This is a great lesson but l wanna add a little information to that lesson. This guy shows a great way to soloing but When he played G, and the note which is exist right below of e string is too low so it might effect badly to your playing pleasure. So use the octav thing. Every 12 fred, notes repeat theirselves. So if that note is too low for u, Go 12 fret high of it and play 6 note on that fret. I hope l can tell u guys well. Keep rockin!
All these notes he played are in a blues scale and is fine in that mode. He kept it simple so the beginner can have fun and be able to play something that wouldn't take a lot of effort or music theory to do.
So if I played to a G chord, instead of playing on the 3rd fret on the A-string, I can play on the 15th Fret on the A-string? Thanks for the comment btw.
Steve gave me the staying power to learn soloing. For 20 years I was a selt taught Rythm picking Guitarist but my dream was to solo, This year I finally began this journey creating my own solos & uploading my progress. Your the man Steve thanks for your videos...
Been playing rhythm for 30 years, could NEVER figure out how to play lead until now this makes sense, it's just the beginning of what you need to do and you explained it very well, you are a great teacher, thanks.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm 58 yrs old picking up a guitar for my first time. I appreciate how you demonstrate everything from beginning to end using easy to understand terminology. You're a great teacher. I can't make any music yet, but I'm going to keep trying.
@@FirstLast-vn4di I have also been playing for 15-20 years, and i find this lesson useful. And i don't know Kumbaya, but i know Five Years with Bowie, i know Sweet Virginia with Stones, Evening Over Rooftops with Edgar Brougthon Band, Fisherman Blues with Waterboys and a bunch of my own songs. And they sounds great without Steve`s lesson, go figure! But you never stop learning and youtube is great for new inspiration. Thanks a lot Steve! You are a good teacher. Kind regards from Norway
@@FirstLast-vn4di obviously I can play things that are far more advanced than this, but it's still a useful little trick none the less. You can critique others when you learn how to punctuate a sentence. Cheers.
ive been playing guitar for about 7 years now, i did stop playing for a good while but man god damn you are making it all come back to me, thankyou. MUSIC HEALS
It does!! I've known the open chords for years, but that was it....this just opened my eyes and made it exciting....not feeling so depressed right now!
This guy really is a great teacher. He suavely added in the concept of “add 9” around 9:45 at the convenience of C major, but that in itself opens up a new dimension
I know that it was posted a long time ago. I'm 44 years old guy trying to get my playing guittar dream come true. This is the kind of lesson that makes me more confident and motivated to keep playing. Tks man!!
That's awesome to hear, Kiera! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s RUclips videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 40+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ... and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to watch free preview videos from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2 Make sure you watch all the videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
bro been playing for30 years still as any artist should consider myself a student. i bet i watch 20 short lessons like this most months. never heard anyone break it down that simple before. makes most methods look like bad habbits. good job.
That's clear explanation! Thanks Steve, I'm playing guitar since I was 14 and now I'm 43 and this night only in my life that I've understood how to do a solo. More power to you! 🤘😎🎶
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience, Tristan! :-)
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I'm an absolute beginner, and I would like to thank you for the Trick, and most of all for the POSITIVE Attitude that you succeed to communicate me. You've really done something to make me keep on study this beautiful instrument. Thanks a lot Steve.
Dude, you know that moment when a lightbulb goes off and it all makes sense?…and I’m 41! Best guitar lesson I’ve ever taken🤘🏻! Thanks so much Steve, I’ll definitely be back for more.
Thank you, Steve. I've been searching for this for fifty years, as I learned and practiced the pentatonic and blues scales without knowing how to use them. This demo tied all that together. I can now hear the lead notes I would play with the patterns you are showing! and now know how they work!
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Dude! I watched this, did my exercises for today and thought I'd just hit up a backing track and just try and "meander". It worked! I did my first ever improvised solo thanks to you! I just kept going! I think I just tried stuff out for almost an hour just using the tricks you laid out in the video. You made this guitar noob very excited! Thanks Steve!
I recently left my band that I was lead vocalist in to go solo and had to teach myself how to play rhythm guitar wow that was a thing for a min lol then my grandfather showed up with an electric guitar and wanted me to learn how to play lead as well I struggled for quite some time still currently actually 😂 but your video definitely brought some light ❤
This really helps me a lot 😭 I've been stuck to play solo , all these years I'm just a backup guitarist while the main guitarist is taking over the band attention while I'm just a really normal basically and literally just a strummer . But after I learned from your video , guess what . I'm the main guitarist right now .
Steve, your teaching is always very encouraging. When I try to convince myself that I cannot do it, you will say something like, 'of course you can ! ' This is very comfortable for one who is in doubt or less confident. I can conclude you are a very understandable and empathetic professional. Thank you !
Where were you 25 years ago when I got my guitar in Grade 8... This is some of the best advice I have ever heard on learning to solo. I will definitely be watching more of your videos and subscribing. Thank you so much
If a song is in A minor, use the 5th fret like he says with the a minor pentatonic scale. If the song is in A Major, just do the same thing 3 frets lower. Then you can solo on every song.
I am really happy to see a teacher actually teaching this method of soloing I never see anyone talk about it. When I was learning to play solos I had to find this out by myself by listening to the solo at the beginning of Iggy and the Stooges Search and Destroy and had a sort of eureka moment.
Finally someone who actually understands a bigger’s mind set. I wish I would’ve discovered your channel years ago. I would’ve progressed much faster then I did. Bravo!
Been playing guitar for about 15 years and have always been a rythym player cause I had no patience to learn scales and what not... And this guy Steve just gave me a 15 minute crash course and it all makes sense...wish I could've watched this video 15 years ago...
Thanks for watching, James! And thanks for sharing your experience! :-) Just wanted to give you a heads-up, Steve Stine’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge starts Monday, May 2. To join the challenge, go here: guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/? If you want to play guitar solos with complete confidence, that sound more fluid and musical than you ever thought possible, you should definitely check it out. When you join the Challenge, you get lifetime access to two of Steve’s all-time best-selling courses, Essential Techniques and Music Theory Made Easy 2.0. With Essential Techniques, you’ll learn the secrets of building your picking speed and accuracy, strumming, bends, harmonics, and whammy bar tricks to spice up your guitar solos, and dozens of licks that will sound awesome in your solos. And with Music Theory Made Easy 2.0. you’ll discover all the music theory shortcuts you need to play freely across the entire fretboard and really get creative when it comes time to solo. Each of those courses can take your guitar playing to a much higher level. But they’re only part of Steve’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge. Because Steve’s holding 6 special live sessions, one for each week of the Challenge. There’s also a special Facebook group you can join, so you can share your progress with other guitarists. For details, go here → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/? And no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
FANTASTIC REVELATION! Now I can use my limited knowledge of scale to actual solos in my den alone :) Steve's a real teacher, honest, non-egoistic, secure, and invested in sharing his knowledge. I found you by accident and subscribed.
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"If music made sense, we wouldn't have rock and roll."
That was beautiful
Franz Villafana I'm glad you posted that quote by Steve, it was a beautiful quote and how very true it is.
So true
I noticed it also. I completely and strongly disagree. Every group whose music is worth listening to - and which has survived the test of time - had a statement they wanted to make. The Clash, the best of the "punk" groups, were very serious about the significance of their compositions. That's why the band is memorable, and why I've listened to their albums many times.
Everyone knows The Rolling Stones catalogue. Few, if any, remember the catalogues of the many crap groups that have faded away. Why is Buddy Holly remembered and the ten thousand others who came after are not? A convincing argument can be made that "Rave On," made in '56, was the first punk song. It certainly had the attitude.
The Doors had a producer that made them make as many as a hundred takes - imagine Jim Morrison going along with that, but it's on tape. During the LA Woman sessions, Jim got annoyed at his bandmates and said, "You guys sound like bunch of a cripples trying to make it up a flight of stairs." That organ playing that makes "Light My Fire" instantly stand out is due to Ray Manzarek having studied Bach. It's right there. That is clearly ifluenced by Bach's music.
_Who's Next_ is the magnificent remnants of a failed project by Pete Townshend. He considered killing himself. Almost killed himself over it. I don't know why you can't hear it. It's there. Rock 'N' Roll has significant masterpieces in it, all by guys who worked their asses off - and some of whom didn't make it. Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown he never recovered from after Paul McCartney played him an acetate of "A Day in the Life." Wilson's band, The Beach Boys, made a masterpiece called _Pet Sounds_ which they were quite proud of. But SPLHCB blew it out of the water.
My logo is of "The Dark Side of the Moon." A great masterpiece by any standards of music.
@Donald Miller Shees. Lighten up, Francis.
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@@LearnerChess bro chill. You thought about it too much. Which made it lame. That's exactly what happens with rock and roll
Finally a teacher who is not a show off, I learned something today Steve.
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This was the first video I have seen from this guy, and I REALLY LIKE him!!!
This is the kind of lesson that will make a beginner feel like they've made a break through. Great teacher !!!
Couldnt have said it better myself! I started finding the notes on the 6th string by ear while following along and this was a huge breakthrough for me. I dont have any theory aside from high school music class basic note reading, so this made me feel like I was really getting somewhere.
Yessss! Breaktrough!!! Also for me :)
@@frankie5085 the breakthrough just happened right there for me .. and I'm 42
Same bro same
Yup !!!
Thanks for keeping it simple. I'm a 62 year old with ADHD and autism and found this a joy. You brought some sunshine to Scotland this morning, much needed!
ADHD to shi ma kpa e
I'm so glad u wrote this. I've been studying almost daily a year come September 7,2024 I want so much to master a song but nothing keeps my attention long enough 😂😂😂
My husband took lessons from you in Fargo, ND in the 90's for a few months when he was 13 and He still plays everyday & we now have 2 boys that want to play.
He says Thank You.
wow
How old is this guy?
Wait I thought this guy is like 25
Great story !
No worries
Played for about 6 years and this was the best lesson of my life
...me too...
Im at 13 years and this is a very very good lesson to learn
Literally was about to comment the same thing...
Same bruh, people over complicate, he made it fun and simple
Same man almost 7 years..Great lesson. The best thing that helped me with soloing was practicing without plucking the strings.
This lesson actually opens up a lot more things to explore on the guitar, at least for me. Best guitar lesson I had on RUclips so far.
Thanks for the kind words, Gusion! :-)
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Right??!!
If this video helped you, then check this out. The nut at the end of your guitar serves as a bar chord(kinda). If you hold down all 6 strings anywhere on the neck of the guitar, you can make your favorite basic chords anywhere on the guitar. Just use the same relevance to where you are holding down all 6 strings to the original chord you like
On gawd
Man he has one of those chill personalities. He doesn’t have knee jerk reactions. If you screw up he says we’ll fix it. His personality can honestly take away your stress. He honestly gives me enthusiasm to play guitar.
he is actually among the very few who really teaches without making you confused. love his style of teaching. kudos
will it possible with acoustic?
It's harder to solo on acoustic because the strings are heavier, and it's harder to reach the higher frets, even if you have a cutaway guitar...
But yes, this technique will work on acoustic guitar. :-)
-- GuitarZoom Staff
@@stinemusiclessons Thank you 👍💯 you're awesome.
Very nice and thank you for teaching us.
What about minor chords?
Little do we know, he's hooking us on the pentatonic scale while still in our youth
Pentatonic is good to know, not saying it's all you should know but you recognized it didn't you.
You may not have noticed the pentatonic scale, but your brain did.
It’s a gateway drug
@@howdydoughty7634 Boy Howdy....Addicting too!
Lmao 🤣 yup but I never thought of it like this
The best guitar teacher ever hands down! You also look like a Viking.
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+AmeZIzAwesome Vikings are medieval warriors from norway.
+Matthias Gausepohl norway diden't even excist when vikings did.. its Called Sweden
+Dennis Sågström actually you mean scandanavia .
its what is now denmark, norway and sweden. they were all norse(north) lands the languages are all related so you can tell .
Frank Gutierrez Bro the north as you refeer is Sweden, Also im Swedish I don't think you need to explain anything to me ;) And Danish has almost nothing related to the Swedish language, but Norweigan do, Hell even the Finish people talk better Swedish then Danish on the other hand Finish people have the option to learn Swedish in school while Danish people drink beer all day x)
Damn man! If you aren't the ABSOLUTE BEST guitar teacher I've come across on RUclips, then there's no one worthy of that title!
I ALWAYS learn something when I see your videos! No showing off, just plain pure impartation of knowledge.
Thank you!
Awesome, Chiedozie! Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching! :-)
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Steve: "Don't worry about speed or any of that"
Me: "Watching at .25 speed while pausing"
Lol. Sometimes you have to
@@asanders791 rsx
I'm curious as to if you'd still be listening at .25 now
😂😂
Lmao. Me to dude. He rocks eh
Finally a teacher actually is teaching. I am so happy about that.
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You have to be one of the nicest human beings ever. You seem genuinely kind and care about those who want to learn. People like me appreciate your generosity, as some people don’t want to share their knowledge and see others succeed. You were able to hold my attention for the entire video (which says a lot). Keep on helping those who love guitar. If it isn’t already, it’ll be very rewarding for you. Thanks again for sharing!
that's exactly the words for people like him who shares their knowledge. there are some selfish out there who doesn't want to share even you ask them. that's my experienced in life as going to be 72yrs.young. thanks to all
He’s in the band Avian, check out Beyond the Hallowed Gates
You should sub if u like him!
Same here I know it’s just a stereotype but he is really nice for the long hair and tatoos
Ditto
At 70 years old my guitar journey soloing just took off because of this advice. Finally, although slowly, I can now take a solo when jamming with my friends. Thank you and much appreciated.
this should have been my FIRST lesson 55 years ago.
oldrrocr Same!!!
58 years for me :/
Same here. 58 years of screwing around and getting nowhere. Awesome teacher
Haha totally agree!
True! Unlike others, he doesn’t tell you exactly what to do, but gives you the basics and the template to create your own personal solos! Learn this on major chords, then on minor chords, then on 7th, Sus chords, augmented chords, then you can play almost ANYTHING!!
This is so cool Steve, world class teaching ✨
Thanks for the kind words, Quist! :-)
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@@stinemusiclessons SELF PROM OMEGALUL
I like your backing tracks
Wow this is very helpful 👏
Me and my 12 yr old daughter thinking about buying a electric guitar 🎸 we have acoustic guitar for now and really want her to have an electric guitar and learn doing solo. We know only basic chords when we play and started to think
It's time for her to learn some more.
@@stinemusiclessons Does this technique work for powe cords too?
Dude my mouth dropped when he actually started playing with that a chord and the notes
He just made it fun for me to play!
Always knew the basic open chords, but never thought I'd get passed that!
It's 2am...so I'll have to wait till tomorrow!
uncle freddie same but its 4 am for me no sleep gang
@@lukasaoo88 hahaha!!
hahah yeay lol.....
@@lukasaoo88
Yooo "The Neighbors keep on BANGIN But They NOT Coming IN" They Have NO Consideration for Me I Have To Leave at 6am to get to work so I only get a few hour's Practicing Before and I just get going and BANG BANG BANG I Have Had to turn Amp up to 8 Or it put's me off and i have to start again I Don't Work EVERY Day I Don't Work on Sunday So I Have ALL Day To Try And Catch UP They just have NO consideration It's ME ME ME BLOODY UPSTAIRS AND BOTH SIDES OF ME Still Ive Got a coupla Weeks OFF soon so I Suppose I Can Put some extra Hour's Practising Then and me Band Members Gonna Hang Out For A Few Days Should Have heard what they were Shouting when we were Bringing all the equipment in "Hope you got silencer's on them Drum's I mean How stupid do they think i am I told them if they had I Wouldn't be able to hear them as it is I have to turn amp up so i can hear meself playing, Still I am looking forward to a nice rest from work.
This has to be the best guitar lesson I've ever had! Thank you, Steve!
Thanks for the kind words, Tyler! And thanks for watching! :-)
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He said he teach thousand of people well he teach million now
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@@juliangoodall3624 bro. English is probably not his first language. Let him be.
@@juliangoodall3624- Hey man, no need to be angry,maybe English isn't his first language.
guys i gotta tell you something, i watched this 2 years ago. back then i didnt know how to solo. but now people call me sometimes guitar hero and steves lesson helped me. i even named my guitar to steve lol
Thats awesome man. Haha
pEoPlE cAlL mE gUiTaR hErO yea that happened i was the people
Teachers Pet?
@@Ahmed69k damn
This video has finally explained how you can apply a basic solo pattern to any chord you're playing in by finding the root note on the bottom E string and playing the pattern. It's the first time i've seen someone thoroughly explain that to me and why learning the root notes on E can be helpful and how to fit it in with solo practicing.
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Dude, it's basic major chord theory. It's not exactly difficult. Root, third, fifth.
@@WardenOfTerrawell not if you don’t know everyone learns differently and at a different pace
@@WardenOfTerra Why would you come to a place where beginners are learning how to play and make such a dumb, useless comment?
Awesome!!! I'm 69 and just decided to pick up a guitar again and I'm having a blast. Steve you are so right when you said it's all about fun and making music. Love it, you're a real inspiration.
wow iv been playing for 14 years and I'm rubbish at learning solos and I usually gave up straight away but now I can't stop mixing things up thank you so so much man
Very important lessons, I've been playing (and learning) for 12 years and this is the best lesson that makes sense for me
I played for 10 years before there was RUclips, stopped and started again recently after my son was born. I used to be intimidated and avoided learning anything about solos. Your videos have made me pursue soloing without fear, knowing I will one day be proficient. Thank you!
Me too! Iplayed for years, got to a point and stuck there for more years. I should have taken lessons. Never mind. Now my son has started playing and has got me going again. This time weve got youtube helping haha.
Im very relaxed about it though. It doesnt matter what i do...im hoping my son really enjoys it and keeps at it! Agree, this guys great and doesnt make you feel like a plum. Happy picking!
How’s it been going Kevin?
Hands down best guitar teacher. Seems like such a sincere and humble guy as well. You inspire me, Steve.
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Too Rad
4 minutes and 8 seconds into your video and you have given me the knowledge I have been trying to figure out for years!! This is exactly what I’ve been searching for. No one else explains it and nails it like you do! Thanks Bro!! I will now continue to watch rest of video.
...absolute right man......there are many excellent guitar players with their lessons on youtube, but the most of them are lousy teachers.....
Agree with you too many talking but not in the point Pffft
The best guitar lesson i have ever had , Wish i had known this 50 years ago when my dad bought me my first guitar at age 11 , Thank you very much Steve .
That's very similar to the comment I just posted. Instead all those years ago you were taught, if you want to solo you need to learn this scale and that scale and so go practice those scales. Had I known this trick, it would have set me on an instant path to having fun.
ditto
I feel the same way ... I guess we all over think how hard something will be before we do it.
Backyard Iron 60
Same boat as you my friend,
Over thought everything as a kid and all I ever really needed was someone to show me without all the faff how to just have a little fun, and this guy nails it.
Just think, if RUclips was around 50 years ago, we might’ve both been up there now playing with Clapton 🎸 👍
he fixed my music theory ..thanks man you're awesome
Back after 4 years, being 48, when I just started. Meanwhile I managed to play a basic rhythm guitar. Now I come back to soloing... to find you here still that enthusiastic about small steps into a big world of many ways. amazing, thank you from a songwriter from Germany.
Steve, this is my first post ever on a computer. I am going to be 52 and just learning guitar. I purchased books and dvd's as well as watched you tube video's. I had to create a channel to comment and I have to say, I like your video. It provided opportunity for me to explore all around the neck. I well be watching more of your videos. Looking forward to more of your instructions. Please keep it up.
He is one if not the best teacher I ever seen & i've been playing for years I had the prototype of Guitar Magazine 1st issue & all of em up to about a year ago when Guitar Mag started going way down hill & pushing Satanic bands that no one knows & are not good in their own style & when they started pushing Communism that was it for me. He will make it so understandable you can be as good as you want to be w/lessons like his. I paid for those VHS tapes that taught me not much & DVD's Mags books… Steve is a master Teacher & worth being paid for his work but here it is for all to see for free it's like I want to send him some funds to bless em for what he has done for people who want to learn . many that are older & can play a little refuse to take lessons man they are missing out. I always pick up something no matter how elementary the lesson is there's gold in there somewhere that even the seasoned player can use or have a broader understanding.
Buck Barnes never to late to rock on man!
This guy is the best guitar teacher I have ever seen. His attitude and his insights are perfect. Also it's great that he doesn't use backing tracks so that we can clearly hear exactly what he's doing. He's even got names for particular techniques ("chord chasing"), and it's obvious that he actually cares that what he's doing works--that students are actually learning. What an awesome teacher.
The teacher on the u tube channel....The art of Guitar is really really good too.
I like the way he doesn't show off. Most guys on RUclips immediately assault you with how fast they are but everything Steve does is easy enough:)
This is such an awesome lesson! Great work
I agree! This is the best introductory lesson on lead playing I have every heard in my life! Can't wait to try it. Thanks so much, Steve!!!
Yeah this was really great. I'm new to soloing and helped a lot!
I agree now I can add a solo when play something random :D
I have watched a lot of guitar tutorials and I have to say you're at the top of the list. You explain everything so perfect it's unbelievable. 2 Thumbs up I wish I more than 2 lol
Brilliant and so simple
The best teacher I have ever heard. I have tried for many years to play lead guitar. This guy has cracked the complication code. Thank you 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏
"6 Note Soloing Technique"
Sounds like a Ninjutsu
no, kerro lisää
@@jarieronen8050 mitää vittua
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kage bunshin technique !
六ノ─トソローのじゅつ
Quote of the year by Sir Steve Stine -- "If music always made sense, we wouldn't have Rock 'n' Roll." Love it.
How could someone dislike this masterpiece lesson?!
Un enthusiastic stubborn guitar teachers who can’t keep clients and suck the interest and the money out of new players
Probably stuck in a *rut* 😉
No one would dislike this type of a teaching
Just bought my son a guitar and was researching a bit because I am an instructor for other things. You are a very good teacher and I will make sure my son follows your stuff. Thanks for what you do.
Literally the first time I actually learned something in “minutes”
This has literally changed my guitar playing
Hey! I'm playing guitar now for more than 30 years, doing covers on my own in pubs, on festivals,e.g. I'm not playing electric guitar and I'm not doing solos at all. But I saw this video by chance! I really have to say, if all these people, who tried to teach me at the very beginning would have taught me playing guitar like this, I would have learned more with more fun from the very beginning! I gave up, getting lessons and taught myself how to pöay in the end. You don't tell people to learn scales, notes and so on! You just show them how to have fun from the very beginning! Even if I never touched a guitar before, your video would have changed my life! No better way, to do this!!! Respekt!
I'm a beginner to electric guitar and am self taught trying to figure out ways to move around the fret. This video is so helpful and useful and it will really help me.
Thank you so much Steve and thanks for sharing 🙌💫
I am totally going to practice this, I have been struggling for nearly 40 years , you just opened up a new world for me..Rock On
40 years?? Damn! I hope I don't get to that extreme!!
+Pyykola Todd A good place to go next is to learn the minor pentatonic scale.
well maybe you should just stop 😂
+Gonzalo Chairez maybe its destiny. says my uncle chen
that is no reason to stop...every reason to go forward. I have been playing for a long long time. this is explained really well.
Ive been playing rhythm guitar and writing songs for 17 years, I love this guy's approach to teaching. I want to give him a hug.
Steve, you have so many tricks and ideas that brings a beginner in and keeps them engaged. You make it interesting. You are so far ahead of most teachers.
I just started two weeks ago at 55 , had a guitar at 16 but I didn’t last long , got a lot more patience this time , that’s a great lesson Steve 😊
The musical path is not always linear, but I am glad to know that you are giving it a new opportunity, I hope I can help you achieve your goals with the guitar. I remind you that this Friday at 4pm Pacific I will be doing a Live Guitar Lesson on how to play the song Hotel California, I hope you can attend. A big hug and keep rocking always.😁🤘🏻🎸
Same for me, started electric guitar at 63 (4 years ago), had classical guitar lessons from 19 to 24.
🤘 thx! I'm a 40yr old punk metal guy. Always messed with guitar. Never had a lesson. You're a great teacher.
Steve you are a great teacher, because you explain things in such a way, and your enthusiasm is contagious and give confidance. This really helps me with trying to do chord fill-ins on my semi acoustic, and you just provided the keys for me to learn Blues. So many likes - I wonder why!!!!
It's clear Steve is doing what he loves. Genius!
This makes so much sense finally, I’m about to cry. 😭🤣 Thank you so much
I am so glad it helps you!
I know right! mind blown!
That emoji
Hang in there dude b4 ya know it u wont b a beginner any longer
@@stinemusiclessons
Thank you Steve. Any more licks
I am 42 years old and always wanted to learn the guitar. My father is an amazing guitar player and I am a drummer, but wasn't happy always staying in the background. Dad has taught me a lot over the years and I have to say I have learned more in the last couple of months following you Steve on guitar zoom than I have with my dad my whole life. (Don't tell him)
Thankyou for bringing me to the front of the stage. You are amazingly talented and I love your style of playing/teaching. God bless
Hi Elvis! Thanks for your kind words. I've known quite a few drummers who switched to guitar and your understanding of rhythm is going to boost your learning. Rhythm is what makes the music flow. Keep up the good work and thanks again!
This is a great lesson but l wanna add a little information to that lesson. This guy shows a great way to soloing but When he played G, and the note which is exist right below of e string is too low so it might effect badly to your playing pleasure. So use the octav thing. Every 12 fred, notes repeat theirselves. So if that note is too low for u, Go 12 fret high of it and play 6 note on that fret. I hope l can tell u guys well. Keep rockin!
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Richard Roy Sutton l am glad lf I could help!
All these notes he played are in a blues scale and is fine in that mode. He kept it simple so the beginner can have fun and be able to play something that wouldn't take a lot of effort or music theory to do.
So if I played to a G chord, instead of playing on the 3rd fret on the A-string, I can play on the 15th Fret on the A-string? Thanks for the comment btw.
Yes, you can. You're welcome!
I’ve been playing for about four months and it’s always blown me away how some people can solo. I never knew where to even begin. Thank you.
“You gotta learn to have some fun. Just don’t worry about it.”🥺🤍😎💖OMG ily so much ur so nice
Steve gave me the staying power to learn soloing. For 20 years I was a selt taught Rythm picking Guitarist but my dream was to solo, This year I finally began this journey creating my own solos & uploading my progress. Your the man Steve thanks for your videos...
Been playing rhythm for 30 years, could NEVER figure out how to play lead until now this makes sense, it's just the beginning of what you need to do and you explained it very well, you are a great teacher, thanks.
The solo exercise works very well if you learn the major and pentatonic scales.
Really it’s pentatonic minor
started on perfect 4th
Since I've seen this video I wonder if everyone else makes it difficult to learn on purpose. You're awesome I learned a lot today
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm 58 yrs old picking up a guitar for my first time. I appreciate how you demonstrate everything from beginning to end using easy to understand terminology. You're a great teacher. I can't make any music yet, but I'm going to keep trying.
Dude, this guy talks so fast, he looks so excited and happy, can't believe it, you are awesometacular mate!
I've been playing for 17 years, and I still found this a useful little lesson. Rock on Steve!
Thank you!
How, you have been playing for 17 freaking years. This guy goes over basic lead techniques. Have you just been playing Kumbaya for 17 years.
@@FirstLast-vn4di I have also been playing for 15-20 years, and i find this lesson useful. And i don't know Kumbaya, but i know Five Years with Bowie, i know Sweet Virginia with Stones, Evening Over Rooftops with Edgar Brougthon Band, Fisherman Blues with Waterboys and a bunch of my own songs.
And they sounds great without Steve`s lesson, go figure! But you never stop learning and youtube is great for new inspiration. Thanks a lot Steve! You are a good teacher.
Kind regards from Norway
@@FirstLast-vn4di obviously I can play things that are far more advanced than this, but it's still a useful little trick none the less. You can critique others when you learn how to punctuate a sentence. Cheers.
ive been playing guitar for about 7 years now, i did stop playing for a good while but man god damn you are making it all come back to me, thankyou. MUSIC HEALS
It does!!
I've known the open chords for years, but that was it....this just opened my eyes and made it exciting....not feeling so depressed right now!
@@unclefreddieDied Ok but you must learn to play bar chords it makes things easier.
Music does heal...This is why I am learning to play guitar!!!
It does
This guy really is a great teacher. He suavely added in the concept of “add 9” around 9:45 at the convenience of C major, but that in itself opens up a new dimension
I know that it was posted a long time ago. I'm 44 years old guy trying to get my playing guittar dream come true. This is the kind of lesson that makes me more confident and motivated to keep playing. Tks man!!
i love this guy!!!!! re building my guitar confidence with his help
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learnt a thing or two, great lesson!
East electric guitar solo nirvana smells like teen spirit
Dave Schreiber ala
bro been playing for30 years still as any artist should consider myself a student. i bet i watch 20 short lessons like this most months. never heard anyone break it down that simple before. makes most methods look like bad habbits. good job.
That's clear explanation! Thanks Steve, I'm playing guitar since I was 14 and now I'm 43 and this night only in my life that I've understood how to do a solo. More power to you! 🤘😎🎶
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Hey Tristan , I felt compelled to reply to you because I'm exactly the same. It's like a safe was finally unlocking.
Right? Same here. What an awesome lesson.
Wow, practice son and you'll learn... Turn off the TV my son. Do it now dad
I'm an absolute beginner, and I would like to thank you for the Trick, and most of all for the POSITIVE Attitude that you succeed to communicate me. You've really done something to make me keep on study this beautiful instrument. Thanks a lot Steve.
Been playing for almost 10 years but i still found it useful. You communicated the lesson very well
Dude, you know that moment when a lightbulb goes off and it all makes sense?…and I’m 41!
Best guitar lesson I’ve ever taken🤘🏻! Thanks so much Steve, I’ll definitely be back for more.
My light bulb turned on tonight too thx to him !!! 🖖Nanoo Nanoo 51
Thank you, Steve. I've been searching for this for fifty years, as I learned and practiced the pentatonic and blues scales without knowing how to use them. This demo tied all that together. I can now hear the lead notes I would play with the patterns you are showing! and now know how they work!
Awesome, Ken! Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for sharing your experience! :-)
Just a heads-up, on Monday, September 27 at 4 PM Pacific, Steve's holding a brand new webinar called the 4-Step Practice Plan. It’s designed to skyrocket your rhythm and lead playing in just minutes a day, so you can make faster progress and play with confidence.
Go here to register: guitarzoom.com/guitarpracticemadeeasy/webinar/registration/
It's totally free, and Steve's going to reveal some awesome tips on making the most of your practice time, so you can achieve your highest potential as a guitar player. :-)
Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
I like this tutorial, easy for me to understand👍👍👍
Wow, Finally I understand where to go to start playing solo.
Thanks for making this easy to grasp!
Me: "But Steve l don't own a guitar can l air guitar it?"
Steve: "Don't worry about that."
lmao
Sure. I study on air guitar. It helps to map the chords, in my mind.
OVER 9 YARS LATER, AND THIS VIDEO IT'S STILL HELPING new musicians. GOD BLESS YOU
Best description of understanding root notes I have seen, and you manage to do it without even using the word pentatonic. Excellent. Subscribed.
I learned more from this 15 minutes than I have from countless hours on other videos. Very cool way of explaining things. Thank you!
I would go beyond.learned more than with some guy I was paying 30$ bucks an hour many years ago, when I could afford to spend that much money.
Dude!
I watched this, did my exercises for today and thought I'd just hit up a backing track and just try and "meander". It worked! I did my first ever improvised solo thanks to you!
I just kept going! I think I just tried stuff out for almost an hour just using the tricks you laid out in the video. You made this guitar noob very excited! Thanks Steve!
I recently left my band that I was lead vocalist in to go solo and had to teach myself how to play rhythm guitar wow that was a thing for a min lol then my grandfather showed up with an electric guitar and wanted me to learn how to play lead as well I struggled for quite some time still currently actually 😂 but your video definitely brought some light ❤
I almost did not watch this video. Thank god I stayed! One of THE most easy simple yet super rich and useful guitar lessons I have ever had.
This really helps me a lot 😭 I've been stuck to play solo , all these years I'm just a backup guitarist while the main guitarist is taking over the band attention while I'm just a really normal basically and literally just a strummer . But after I learned from your video , guess what . I'm the main guitarist right now .
Congratulations!!
"The point of this is to have fun and to make music"
Steve, your teaching is always very encouraging. When I try to convince myself that I cannot do it, you will say something like, 'of course you can ! ' This is very comfortable for one who is in doubt or less confident. I can conclude you are a very understandable and empathetic professional. Thank you !
This boosted my chance to get girlfriend from 1% to 100%
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(edited) : thx steve, i finally got one hahahah
you should be playing drums... our drummer was always getting the girls.
Update??
He did not come back. Probably didn’t get the chicks
Hahaaa
😂😂😂
Where were you 25 years ago when I got my guitar in Grade 8... This is some of the best advice I have ever heard on learning to solo. I will definitely be watching more of your videos and subscribing. Thank you so much
If a song is in A minor, use the 5th fret like he says with the a minor pentatonic scale. If the song is in A Major, just do the same thing 3 frets lower. Then you can solo on every song.
Caged system
Amazing lesson, this dude just makes it really interesting and easy to follow...
agreed
Best teacher on the tube, and it's not even close
Ah yes, the gentle badass with a heart of gold in his natural habitat. Rock on :)
I am really happy to see a teacher actually teaching this method of soloing I never see anyone talk about it.
When I was learning to play solos I had to find this out by myself by listening to the solo at the beginning of
Iggy and the Stooges Search and Destroy and had a sort of eureka moment.
Finally someone who actually understands a bigger’s mind set. I wish I would’ve discovered your channel years ago. I would’ve progressed much faster then I did. Bravo!
The Coolest teacher ever... Thanks
+Steve Stine I just got a fender start and I thought
"man I could never do this" now I'm in a band and you just taught the coolest trick ever
Been playing guitar for about 15 years and have always been a rythym player cause I had no patience to learn scales and what not... And this guy Steve just gave me a 15 minute crash course and it all makes sense...wish I could've watched this video 15 years ago...
I tottaly agree COOL teacher COOL techinque n really helpful thnx
Just took my guitar out of the closet after 20+ years. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for taking out the complication of learning to solo I love the simplicity style of your teaching great job
I've been playing for 45 yrs , this is gold for new players.So well explained without confusing new guitarists.
Well done!
Thanks for watching, James! And thanks for sharing your experience! :-)
Just wanted to give you a heads-up, Steve Stine’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge starts Monday, May 2. To join the challenge, go here:
guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/?
If you want to play guitar solos with complete confidence, that sound more fluid and musical than you ever thought possible, you should definitely check it out.
When you join the Challenge, you get lifetime access to two of Steve’s all-time best-selling courses, Essential Techniques and Music Theory Made Easy 2.0.
With Essential Techniques, you’ll learn the secrets of building your picking speed and accuracy, strumming, bends, harmonics, and whammy bar tricks to spice up your guitar solos, and dozens of licks that will sound awesome in your solos.
And with Music Theory Made Easy 2.0. you’ll discover all the music theory shortcuts you need to play freely across the entire fretboard and really get creative when it comes time to solo.
Each of those courses can take your guitar playing to a much higher level. But they’re only part of Steve’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge. Because Steve’s holding 6 special live sessions, one for each week of the Challenge.
There’s also a special Facebook group you can join, so you can share your progress with other guitarists. For details, go here → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/?
And no matter what, keep playing!
- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
"..literally thousands of students."
An underestimation.
Try millions...
Hes a badass... great musician!!!!
best teacher so far
Whenever I feel low in my guitar journey, I just watch this video
FANTASTIC REVELATION! Now I can use my limited knowledge of scale to actual solos in my den alone :) Steve's a real teacher, honest, non-egoistic, secure, and invested in sharing his knowledge. I found you by accident and subscribed.