To answer your question Rusty. Practise, practise and practise. I try to learn the fretboard, learn shapes, and put them into my muscle memory. I try different techniques, use a pick, use fingers, try hybrid picking. And then… practise, practise and practise 🙏🏻
For me, it has to be knowing the notes all over the neck, and also knowing the notes in the most used chords. That's a lot of work, but if I focus, I can do it!
@@realjumper so many players overlook learning the fretboard! I’m really glad you have a handle on it. It helps all the other techniques make sense! Let’s keep getting better at this stuff together! Talk to you later, Neil!👍
Out of all of the teachers on RUclips, there are two that have helped me learn more in the past year than i knew in the previous 40 yrs of playing, and you are one of them. Thank you.
Thank you Rusty. Have made such a difference in my playing over this past year, with your logical and sensible approach to learning which really helps me to make this wonderful instrument sing. This lesson answers many questions, some that I didn't even ask myself yet!! I hope that you can enjoy some great family time of the end of year break, and I send my best wishes from New Zealand to you. Take care, and play it loud!
Hey Neil, this is an awesome way to support my channel! And I really do appreciate it! I’m glad you got something from this lesson. The concept is simple, but making it sound like music and flow around. The fretboard is not an easy task! It sounds like you’re moving forward and that’s exciting! Greetings always from Chicago, my friend and Guitar buddy! Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your weekend👍
I think that you have really got everyone's attention Rusty. You play great lead and rhythm and you teach so well. You break it down slowly so it's easy to understand. I love your videos and I look forward to seeing new ones. Thanks for making us all better. It's way more fun when you are winning. Cheers
This progression is one of the best there is for blues, my friend! Back when I was 13, I learned the 1+2 scale from the great Larry Coryell, today I realize combining the A, B, & F# minor, there's a treasure of great notes, just be aware that you should stick to an F# minor set of arpeggios when the chord is F# & avoid the major triad in F# to keep it bluesy!! Thanks, Rusty!
This is a great Groovin backing track! I think about the hotel California solo as I’m playing over some of these chords. Fun stuff! Thanks a lot for checking out the video and talk to you soon.👍
@@rustysguitar1 I really enjoyed quickly using double stops in F# minor during the movement to that chord! The many shapes that can be used over the changes are fun & almost endless as far as chouces go!
@@gearmeister if 10 different guitar players improvised over this track, they would probably all have a different take on it. So many ways to look at soloing over this. Sounds like you’re having fun with it! Glad to hear it. Thanks.👍
I've got 19 notifications, and this is still always the first one I click! I think you've used this chord progression in other lessons before. I remember, because I loved it and played it for like a week, but then kept learning new things and kind of forgot about it. So thanks for reminding me. One thing I'm having trouble with these days -- which you kind of did a couple times here -- is when you already have a string bent all the way up, then play that note and geeeenntttllly ease it back down. BUT I ALWAYS GET MY FINGER CAUGHT ON THE STRING ABOVE IT, and it makes an obnoxious twang noise. Thanks for another great lesson, Rusty's Guitar! 🤘🎸
Oh yes I have used this awesome track before. Lots of options to improvise over this one Crash. I really do appreciate you hitting the notification bell 🛎️ Thanks and let’s talk soon my friend.👍
Hey Rustys, I just wanted to say that your lessons have been incredibly helpful and motivating for my guitar journey. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion in such a engaging way. Looking forward to learning more from you!
Resolving your phrases and knowledge of where to resolve to, is a great stratagem to use in work outs over the whole fretboard above and below the 12th ,this is something I am interested in, I try to improvise, just straight out of my head ,to be successful or good at this you need as much fretboard recognition as possible, I love all your lessons I've watched so far and would like you to post more of this kinda lesson, that was a great backing track there as well, chords you used were the same, ❤love the pinkie embellishments as well, driving me nutz these last 2 days trying to use them and often, after 2 weeks they'll be 2nd nature to me I hope 🎉keep up the good work sir, as you are the only teacher I'm happy to catch a good post from ❤thank you kindly 😊
Thanks Rusty! Your videos invariably contain great playing, great tone, and great lessons. I have no doubt that anyone who starts implementing this technique will start to improve significantly. The listener might not know anything about music or music theory, but they can hear it and feel it, and since the human brain is hardwired for harmony, the listeners will experience the sweetness and beauty of the "right" notes.
This is a well said comment! Yes, even a beginner can start implementing some of these ideas so by the time they’re intermediate to advance, they can play with feel!!! Thanks so much for leaving this. Great comment! Talk to you soon, my friend.👍
Yet another excellent lesson. I really appreciate your approach to the fretboard. It's simple yet sounds sophisticated. I hope you and your family have a good holiday.
As you're improvising are u consciously thinking of each note you are playing as it relates to the underlying chord or are you thinking of the different CAGED shapes of each respective underlying chord?
I am definitely thinking of the underlying chords. But not thinking of every note. A lot of times picking a starting point and note to resolve on. But the most important note is the one you land on at the end of a phrase. I see small cord shapes all over the fretboard, and that does help. But not really using the caged system. But that is a great tool to visualize the fretboard! Thanks for checking out the video👍
Hey rusty, cub here from pt. pleasant nj , ...hey just wanted to say thanks again for the insightful lesson, your approach is so meaningful to the way the lesson is applied, and i think thats what is so helpful,. Thank you! All the best in the new year to you and family!
Hey Cub, greetings from Chicago! I’m so glad that the lesson was helpful. I appreciate you checking in with this message. Thank you for all your support! Happy New Year mate 👍
Hey Rusty, thanks for showing the exact fret positions. I understand the value of learning to improvise, but sometimes it’s so much fun to just copy a cool sounding piece. Newbie but getting there. Thanks so much mate, Col
I think copying other players is one of the best ways to learn. And it also helps you figure out how you want to sound as a guitar player. I appreciate your comment and feedback. Have a great week ahead.👍
A while back you did something similar with the same chord progression. I could listen to that intro song for hours. This example song, I could listen to it for days. Awesome lesson as always, Rusty. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas and happy new year to you also Jason! Yes, this is a fun blues rock backing track! fun to improvise over. Thanks for checking in Jason! Catch you later.😎
Well Rusty, my POV for (the best way) or one way to improve one's lead playing is; focus on the things you having a rough time with. The easy stuff can be fun to play but you don't need to spend as much time on that. Aside from that, practice daily, and not a few times a week.
Amazing, very good simple and explanation. I belive in the pentatonic of the each cord as a availables positions to compond or impro. Work on it people!
That intro was mighty powerful. Had to check myself for wetness. Just too sweet. Okay, now I go back and learn the lesson. I was dizzy and passed out. At 7:41, ya killing me man! It’s just too killer. Will not touch this video again until I start really know the notes of the chords. I’m hurting myself.
Easy girl! I’m happy that you liked the lesson! Just keep learning those notes little by little. That’s how I did it. It does help everything makes sense on the fretboard. Have a great week ahead Cathy! Thanks for the comment❤️
Great lessons to lift you out of copying tabs ito understanding the fretboard and creating your own style. Best thing I did was buy a looper pedal , its great when you hit a nice little lick you created alongside the chords, still a long way to go though.
Hi Rusty, I think the best way to improve is putting in the hours, from watching you it’s about putting in the hours to internalise and map the fretboard, e.g don’t just practice the same stuff you like to play over over, but practice what you need to move you up a gear. I’ve been looking for easy ways of doing it, but it’s just about slogging it and putting in the effort seems to me?
You certainly know the guitar, and share it well with others. Thanks. We're in the same age group (I'm probably a bit older), and I played bass for a living. I haven't played in some years, but haven't forgotten everything (!!!). How long did you gig?
I did gig a lot in my younger years. But now I play on the worship team at church do my videos and a few other gigs during the year. Thanks a lot for checking out the video. Let’s talk soon. Thanks.👍
@@rustysguitar1 Sure! It's fun hearing others' stories and background. I haven't played in many years, so I'm checking out vids here to pick up some exercises and reminders!! (I even bought new strings!!) You're methods are appreciated.
Man!! Rusty does have soloing over Bm down great!! I recall playing over GFR's classic tune Heartbreaker in my High School rock band and wish I had Rusty around to give me some of these fantastic pointers!! Jim C.
You know I started playing guitar in 1965 and now I'm 74 and I never memorized the fret notes past the 5th fret. I should have memorized the notes on the fret all the up the guitar neck. I like blues more then anything else. Keep up the good work. @@rustysguitar1
That was just beautiful Rusty …. Thanks a bunch for this little tidbit here today . Really appreciate all you share with us , and it’s helped A lot 😎👍. Happy Holidays man.
Good stuff Rusty! I ordered a Revv G20, got it yesterday! Can’t wait to try copy your amazing tones! Any helpful information from you to copy the setup would be great! I could bump some support your way if you have something setup? Appreciate all your lessons!
Hey Jeff, it’s a great little amp. Most of the time I have it set to the clean channel. And then I push that with a drive pedal. And the effects loop works great. I put all reverb and delay in there. Let me know how it goes as you start using it. And I can get more specific if you have any questions. Talk to you soon Jeff have fun with that amp.👍
Rusty, I wish I would have found this channel sooner. As a worship leader, I mostly stayed with the acoustic. Now that I’m pastoring, I play a little lead for the worship team. But it’s more melodic or atmospheric. I’ve always struggled with the “lead” play. I have done nothing but practice all the chord shapes (caged) and scales. Just could never get them connected. After finding your channel, I happy to say it’s flipped a “switch” in my brain. Looking forward to filtering through your videos. That being said, Ive played guitar for 25 years. What video would you recommend first? Also, I just purchased a Strymon Cloudburst pedal. Thoughts on that pedal? Have a blessed one my friend.
Well, I’m glad you found my channel! I actually play on our worship team at church also. I use the Strymon BigSky. But I know that cloudburst pedal is awesome. I’m starting a worship guitar channel. My first video on that channel will come out next week. I hope to see you there. I will create a post to notify my subscribers on this channel. Some of the best lesson videos are the ones that connect chord shapes to the scales. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment! But talk soon. Thanks.🙏
Hey Christopher! I really appreciate this. Thanks so much for the support to my channel! I hope you have a great Christmas and new year holiday. Thanks again buddy.🙏
Great lesson. Knowing the notes in the chords as you play seems to be the key. How does one go about learning the notes in the chords? Just brute memorization? Thanks.
I would start learning the notes around chords, and scales that you use all the time. First the root notes. Then expand from there. Thanks so much Max for checking out the video and let’s talk soon.👍
Thanks Rusty - Just a quick question... This is in the Key of D major so I visualise playing it in this key - all the notes are there - is my thought process not correct?
Would love to converse - I, like most beginners/early intermediates have difficulty playing the changes and find this the greatest challenge - I understand chord tones but find it difficult to easily move through the chord changes. Do I treat each chord as a separate key i.e. Bm pentatonic, A pent., G pent, F# pent or think D major key - hopefully my dilemma makes some sense to you and I'm not babbling. Cheers, Charles
Hey Charles, this backing track is in B minor, but the same notes as D major. I really like to look at the B, minor Pentatonix scale and tried to hit some of the notes in the chords through the progression. Not an easy task, but you will be able to do this if you keep working at it. Keep rockin Charles! Thanks 👍
I don’t like changing scales. I like using one central scale over all of the cords. Then targeting one or two of the cord tones as they come around. In this case, the B minor Pentatonic sounds good over this entire progression so you don’t necessarily have to hit, every chord tone as you improvise. Keep working at it Charles! Thanks for watching my lessons.👍
I have had vibrato techniques as part of many lessons, but never have focused a lesson on that only. But definitely a great topic. I will look into putting something together. Have a great Sunday Steve.🙏
Great lesson Rusty. How are you going about tracks with quick chord changes? I'm playing a squence lately with my bandmates where most chords just last half a bar. On these faster changes I mostly ignore the chords currently, stay in the root pentatonic, and focus to hit the chord tones on the few chords that last a bar as I'm not able to keep up with the changes. At least not improvising, maybe if I design a fixed solo. But then again, that doesn't feel like improvising. Any advice? Cheers, Martin
You are looking at it in the right way. That’s how I would approach those quick cord changes. Also some repeating licks and double stop might work well. Good to hear from you Martin! Catch you later.👍
Hi Rusty! As a follow-up question from yesterdays question (regarding the hardware equipment / pedals in one of your other videos) - what is making the sqreaming effect 0:11 seconds into this video? And how do you apply and reduce it to just one (or several) specific note(s)? I really loved the sound of that guitar, you got such a nice touch to it :)
That effect is called pinch harmonics. Many players turn their pic sideways(more up-and-down) and digging to the string and then I added the up-and-down motion with the bend. You don’t have to have a lot of gain on your sound to create this effect. Thanks for watching the video.👍
Rusty, when you try and land on a note in a chord change, does it matter tonally or melodically whether it's the Root, 3rd (b3 in minor), or 5th?. I watched another YT tutorial where a the instructor said to just focus on the Root and 3rds, and that the 5 may give your playing a sounds that takes away from the melodic phrasing. Thanks, Dan
I appreciate the question. The instructor is partly right, but many many blues rock players use the fifth of the chord to resolve or start a phrase. And it’s very common to bend up to the fifth. But the third will give you the most color that’s for sure. Thanks so much for checking out the video. Talk to you soon.👍
I don’t think RUclips is helping me out lately. Sorry about that! But I’m really glad that you are here now! Thanks a lot for your support! Later Harold. 👍
Hey Ken! You can start and resolve on any of the chord tones. But definitely a great place to start is the root note and resolving on the third of that chord. The video shows some other options also. Thanks a lot for watching.👍
Hey rusty. Thanks for the great video. What key is that progression in? Seems like maybe a chord or two aren’t diatonic. If that’s the case what chords are you adding if from another key? Thanks!
Thanks for watching. It’s in the key of B minor. The F# minor chord is altered to F#7. Similar to the hotel California progression. But the B minor pentatonic works well over this entire progression. Enjoy your weekend.👍
Hay, I like that Rusty's Lamp behind you. However I'm more excited about seeing your Bible behind you always. Ps. I do like your Strat also. Have a good day My Friend
I was basically using the B minor pentatonic scale, and then adding some cord tones to the scale. And just creating movement to those target notes. Thanks for checking out the video Kevin.👍
Best way to solo? First of all you have to know the key and chord changes so play along with the song to figure this out …. Then sing a melody … and play the notes you hear…. Watch all the great players doing this , this gets the solo a human voice character.. leaving space and the right phrasing and timing …. Don’t overthink just play what you feel …. With a minimum of bagage like knowing the pentatonic gets you there ….by the way I have a new vid out …. Have a listen to my swing band
That whole progression is nothing but the key "B minor". The "i" chord is "b natural", the "A" is the "V11" chord in the key & would use the Mixolydian mode, the "G" is the "V1" & it would use the Lydian mode & "F#7" would be the "V7" & it would use the "B" harmonic minor starting on the 5th of "B" which would be "F#".
Another great lesson Rusty! They always are. You have such a great teaching style and I always look forward to a new lesson from you. I must say that I love your new setup area. However, I miss the Holy Bible being displayed in the background. Please bring it back!
Thanks a lot for all your support! And I did switch my studio around a little bit. And my Bible is on the other desk where I read it this morning. But I definitely want to get that back in the shot. It prompts a lot of great comments and prayers with many people. Thanks so much and enjoy the rest of your Sunday.🙏
What do you think is the best way to improve your lead guitar playing? Let me know when the comment section keep rockin everyone. 😎
To answer your question Rusty. Practise, practise and practise. I try to learn the fretboard, learn shapes, and put them into my muscle memory. I try different techniques, use a pick, use fingers, try hybrid picking. And then… practise, practise and practise 🙏🏻
For me, it has to be knowing the notes all over the neck, and also knowing the notes in the most used chords. That's a lot of work, but if I focus, I can do it!
@@Williamk492 Well said William! I still work on those same things myself every day! Thanks a lot for the feedback! Have a great weekend buddy👍
@@realjumper so many players overlook learning the fretboard! I’m really glad you have a handle on it. It helps all the other techniques make sense! Let’s keep getting better at this stuff together! Talk to you later, Neil!👍
I Play a lead in your head without playing the guitar all the time
Out of all of the teachers on RUclips, there are two that have helped me learn more in the past year than i knew in the previous 40 yrs of playing, and you are one of them. Thank you.
That’s awesome Mark!!! Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for all your support of my channel. Enjoy your Sunday 🙏
Маэстро,спасибо тебе за твои уроки!❤
You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch my lessons👍
Sounds great Rusty! You make it look easy
Just a few years of practice. Because I’m really old ha ha.😂 Thanks for checking in Kim❤️
Thank you Rusty. Have made such a difference in my playing over this past year, with your logical and sensible approach to learning which really helps me to make this wonderful instrument sing. This lesson answers many questions, some that I didn't even ask myself yet!! I hope that you can enjoy some great family time of the end of year break, and I send my best wishes from New Zealand to you. Take care, and play it loud!
Nice Bro!
Hey Neil, this is an awesome way to support my channel! And I really do appreciate it! I’m glad you got something from this lesson. The concept is simple, but making it sound like music and flow around. The fretboard is not an easy task! It sounds like you’re moving forward and that’s exciting! Greetings always from Chicago, my friend and Guitar buddy! Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your weekend👍
Great advice, Rusty ~ nothing worse than a rambling lead ~ Hope You & Your Family Have A Wonderful Christmas & A Happy New Year, see ya next year!
Thanks Karen! I appreciate that! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas also. Hope to talk to you before that. Talk to you soon.❤️
Great professional advice!👍🎸 The improvised solo sounds awesome.🔥 Thumbs up👍 Have a lovely weekend, Rusty.😊💗
Thank you Colourful Girl! I appreciate your comment! Enjoy your weekend also ❤️
You are such a great teacher homie
I appreciate that! I’m glad you like the lessons. Thanks.👍
Grand Funk's Heartbreaker! I've always loved that chord progression. Another great lesson, thank you! 😊
Yes, that is a classic cord progression! Fun to improvise over. Thanks a lot for checking in Weps! Later bro 😎
I think that you have really got everyone's attention Rusty. You play great lead and rhythm and you teach so well. You break it down slowly so it's easy to understand. I love your videos and I look forward to seeing new ones. Thanks for making us all better. It's way more fun when you are winning. Cheers
Thank you for the kind comment Steve! It means a lot to me! Enjoy your Sunday 🙏
This progression is one of the best there is for blues, my friend! Back when I was 13, I learned the 1+2 scale from the great Larry Coryell, today I realize combining the A, B, & F# minor, there's a treasure of great notes, just be aware that you should stick to an F# minor set of arpeggios when the chord is F# & avoid the major triad in F# to keep it bluesy!! Thanks, Rusty!
This is a great Groovin backing track! I think about the hotel California solo as I’m playing over some of these chords. Fun stuff! Thanks a lot for checking out the video and talk to you soon.👍
@@rustysguitar1 Looking forward to the next one, my friend, you always prevent boredom for me with your great lessons & tips!
@@rustysguitar1 I really enjoyed quickly using double stops in F# minor during the movement to that chord! The many shapes that can be used over the changes are fun & almost endless as far as chouces go!
@@gearmeister if 10 different guitar players improvised over this track, they would probably all have a different take on it. So many ways to look at soloing over this. Sounds like you’re having fun with it! Glad to hear it. Thanks.👍
@@gearmeister I’m happy to help! Keep rockin bro 😎
Nice lesson again Rusty! I get a Gary Moore vibe with this solo. Thanks again and all the best from Belgium! 👍🏻😎🇧🇪
I love me some Gary Moore Guitar! Thanks a lot for checking out the lesson William! Have a great weekend👍
@@rustysguitar1 thank you Rusty 👍🏼
@@Williamk492 you’re welcome! Thanks, William👍
Another brilliant lesson Rusty.........thanks Paul from Ireland
Thanks for checking in Paul! Have a great weekend buddy👍
Beautiful soloing melody and lesson Rusty, we need to predice and be aware of chord changes, happy weekend everyone!
Thank you, Rafa! Thanks for checking out the lesson! Have a great weekend also👍
This is a GREAT exercise for me. I've been stuck in a rut and this will help me understand the big picture. LOVE Rusty's lessons. So thankful!
Cool! I’m glad you got something from the lesson! And I’m thankful to have you as a subscriber! I hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday🙏
GO BEARS!!!@@rustysguitar1
I've got 19 notifications, and this is still always the first one I click!
I think you've used this chord progression in other lessons before. I remember, because I loved it and played it for like a week, but then kept learning new things and kind of forgot about it. So thanks for reminding me.
One thing I'm having trouble with these days -- which you kind of did a couple times here -- is when you already have a string bent all the way up, then play that note and geeeenntttllly ease it back down.
BUT I ALWAYS GET MY FINGER CAUGHT ON THE STRING ABOVE IT, and it makes an obnoxious twang noise.
Thanks for another great lesson, Rusty's Guitar! 🤘🎸
Oh yes I have used this awesome track before. Lots of options to improvise over this one Crash. I really do appreciate you hitting the notification bell 🛎️ Thanks and let’s talk soon my friend.👍
Thank you very nuch Rusty. I really like your lesson that will expand our knowledge beyond pentatonic. Cheers from Indonesia.
You’re welcome Mustafa! Greetings from Chicago and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Thanks.👍
I love it, it’s always clear, and I’m always inspired afterwards, thanks Rusty
Thanks Jonny! I’m happy to hear that my man 🤛
Excellent Rusty. Each video is adding a little more to my knowlege like a sponge. Thanks for the amazing help!!!
Always good to hear from you Robert! Hope all is well! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, my Guitar buddy🙏
Hey Rustys,
I just wanted to say that your lessons have been incredibly helpful and motivating for my guitar journey. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion in such a engaging way. Looking forward to learning more from you!
I’m glad to hear that the lessons are helpful! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.👍
Always great and helpful lessons thanks Rusty.
I’m happy to help SR! Thank you for leaving a comment👍
Indeed! Thanks!
Right on BTBB! Thanks and have a great Sunday 🙏
Resolving your phrases and knowledge of where to resolve to, is a great stratagem to use in work outs over the whole fretboard above and below the 12th ,this is something I am interested in, I try to improvise, just straight out of my head ,to be successful or good at this you need as much fretboard recognition as possible, I love all your lessons I've watched so far and would like you to post more of this kinda lesson, that was a great backing track there as well, chords you used were the same, ❤love the pinkie embellishments as well, driving me nutz these last 2 days trying to use them and often, after 2 weeks they'll be 2nd nature to me I hope 🎉keep up the good work sir, as you are the only teacher I'm happy to catch a good post from ❤thank you kindly 😊
I’m glad you’re getting something from the lessons, Alan! I appreciate all the feedback! Talk to you soon. Thanks.👍
Morning .thanx for another cool lesson wishing you a great day
Thanks Rod! Much appreciated 👍
Outstanding lesson. Thank you, Rusty!
Thanks a lot Joe! And you’re very welcome my friend👍
Thanks Rusty! Your videos invariably contain great playing, great tone, and great lessons. I have no doubt that anyone who starts implementing this technique will start to improve significantly. The listener might not know anything about music or music theory, but they can hear it and feel it, and since the human brain is hardwired for harmony, the listeners will experience the sweetness and beauty of the "right" notes.
This is a well said comment! Yes, even a beginner can start implementing some of these ideas so by the time they’re intermediate to advance, they can play with feel!!! Thanks so much for leaving this. Great comment! Talk to you soon, my friend.👍
Yet another excellent lesson. I really appreciate your approach to the fretboard. It's simple yet sounds sophisticated. I hope you and your family have a good holiday.
Thanks a lot! I’m always happy to help. And I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday also! Later bro 😎
Thanks again Rusty!! Happy Days
You’re welcome! Happy Sunday 🙏
Dang Mr Rusty I've never had someone make this stuff so understandable you rock at teaching sir thank you
Glad to hear that Art point I’m happy to help! Keep rockin my friend 👍
As you're improvising are u consciously thinking of each note you are playing as it relates to the underlying chord or are you thinking of the different CAGED shapes of each respective underlying chord?
I am definitely thinking of the underlying chords. But not thinking of every note. A lot of times picking a starting point and note to resolve on. But the most important note is the one you land on at the end of a phrase. I see small cord shapes all over the fretboard, and that does help. But not really using the caged system. But that is a great tool to visualize the fretboard! Thanks for checking out the video👍
Hey, yet again, another great lesson. 👏👏🎸
Thanks a lot Ronnie! Let’s talk soon buddy👍
Thank you so much Rusty.
You’re welcome Jon 👍
Hey rusty, cub here from pt. pleasant nj , ...hey just wanted to say thanks again for the insightful lesson, your approach is so meaningful to the way the lesson is applied, and i think thats what is so helpful,. Thank you! All the best in the new year to you and family!
Hey Cub, greetings from Chicago! I’m so glad that the lesson was helpful. I appreciate you checking in with this message. Thank you for all your support! Happy New Year mate 👍
I knew I was looking for this but didn't know I was 😅. Another ace lesson ty!
I love when that happens! Thank you for leaving a comment!👍
Hey Rusty, thanks for showing the exact fret positions. I understand the value of learning to improvise, but sometimes it’s so much fun to just copy a cool sounding piece.
Newbie but getting there.
Thanks so much mate,
Col
I think copying other players is one of the best ways to learn. And it also helps you figure out how you want to sound as a guitar player. I appreciate your comment and feedback. Have a great week ahead.👍
Fantastic Rusty , so melodic , You Rock Man !!!
Thanks a lot Daniel! Later bro 😎
Great lesson Rusty, great progression too. Love the idea of soloing inside the chords. A light just went off!!! Thx again. Keep up the great work!!!
That’s exciting Paul! Fun stuff! I’m glad you got something from the lesson and let’s talk soon buddy😎
Interesting chord progression, but sounds really good. Got it stuck in my head, Thanks for the great lesson.
This is a fun backing track to improvise over. And it’s stuck in my head also good to hear from you! Talk to you soon.👌
Another GREAT video!!!! Thanks Rusty
Thanks a lot Randall! And you’re very welcome later bro 😎
Always great and very informative 👍👍🎸🎸
Thanks for stopping by Tony! Later buddy👍
A while back you did something similar with the same chord progression. I could listen to that intro song for hours. This example song, I could listen to it for days.
Awesome lesson as always, Rusty. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas and happy new year to you also Jason! Yes, this is a fun blues rock backing track! fun to improvise over. Thanks for checking in Jason! Catch you later.😎
I hit the Like button before I watch. Because I know this is gonna be good!
I appreciate that Glenn! Means a lot to me. Happy Sunday.🙏
Well Rusty, my POV for (the best way) or one way to improve one's lead playing is; focus on the things you having a rough time with. The easy stuff can be fun to play but you don't need to spend as much time on that. Aside from that, practice daily, and not a few times a week.
Well said TS! Thanks a lot for checking out the video! Later on man👍
Thanks for the advice another nice lesson.
You’re welcome Blues man! Thanks a lot for checking in👍
Amazing, very good simple and explanation. I belive in the pentatonic of the each cord as a availables positions to compond or impro. Work on it people!
Thanks for watching Joe! Always appreciated👍
Heartbreaker by Grand Funk Railroad!
Right on Tony! I love me some Mark Farner Guitar! Thanks for checking in👍
Whew, that is one well-polished shiny guitar!
The lights were really shining off of that guitar this time. I love that Guitar David. Talk to you soon buddy. Thanks.👍
That intro was mighty powerful. Had to check myself for wetness. Just too sweet. Okay, now I go back and learn the lesson. I was dizzy and passed out. At 7:41, ya killing me man! It’s just too killer. Will not touch this video again until I start really know the notes of the chords. I’m hurting myself.
Easy girl! I’m happy that you liked the lesson! Just keep learning those notes little by little. That’s how I did it. It does help everything makes sense on the fretboard. Have a great week ahead Cathy! Thanks for the comment❤️
Great lessons to lift you out of copying tabs ito understanding the fretboard and creating your own style. Best thing I did was buy a looper pedal , its great when you hit a nice little lick you created alongside the chords, still a long way to go though.
It sounds like you’re moving forward! That’s exciting! Keep rockin 😎
Gilmouresque. Love it Rusty
I love me some David, Gilmore Guitar! Thanks for checking in Will! Happy Sunday 🙏
Hi Rusty, I think the best way to improve is putting in the hours, from watching you it’s about putting in the hours to internalise and map the fretboard, e.g don’t just practice the same stuff you like to play over over, but practice what you need to move you up a gear. I’ve been looking for easy ways of doing it, but it’s just about slogging it and putting in the effort seems to me?
Well, said Phil point I agree totally! Sounds like you know what to work on. Let’s keep working on it together! Enjoy the rest of your week.👍
You certainly know the guitar, and share it well with others. Thanks. We're in the same age group (I'm probably a bit older), and I played bass for a living. I haven't played in some years, but haven't forgotten everything (!!!). How long did you gig?
I did gig a lot in my younger years. But now I play on the worship team at church do my videos and a few other gigs during the year. Thanks a lot for checking out the video. Let’s talk soon. Thanks.👍
@@rustysguitar1 Sure! It's fun hearing others' stories and background. I haven't played in many years, so I'm checking out vids here to pick up some exercises and reminders!! (I even bought new strings!!) You're methods are appreciated.
@@petset77 I’m glad you are starting to hang out here! I appreciate all your support! Keep rockin buddy👍
Absolutely awesome ❤️ ❤
Thanks for watching 👍
Rusty - the best way to improve my lead playing ability is to watch you - 🎸🎸😏 you , no doubt , are a dynamite instructor 👍👍✌️🙂
I’m glad to hear that Coy! Let’s keep getting better at this stuff together! Talk to you soon buddy👍
Really helpful. Thanks.
Nice! I’m glad the lesson was helpful! Happy Sunday🙏
Браво Маэстро! Всё хорошо, всё отлично ! И музыка и работа ! Лайк сразу ! Для полного счастья, не зватает табов ! ( tabs)...🎸🎸🎸💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for checking out the lesson! Happy new year👍
Man!! Rusty does have soloing over Bm down great!! I recall playing over GFR's classic tune Heartbreaker in my High School rock band and wish I had Rusty around to give me some of these fantastic pointers!! Jim C.
I love me some Grand Funk Guitar. Fun to improvise over this track! Good to hear from you. JC! Enjoy the rest of your weekend buddy.👍
Thanks again Rusty, good advice my brother.
You’re welcome Albert! Good to see you bud! Later ✌️
You know I started playing guitar in 1965 and now I'm 74 and I never memorized the fret notes past the 5th fret. I should have memorized the notes on the fret all the up the guitar neck. I like blues more then anything else. Keep up the good work. @@rustysguitar1
Really a good one!
Thank you Tina! I appreciate that 👍
That was just beautiful Rusty …. Thanks a bunch for this little tidbit here today . Really appreciate all you share with us , and it’s helped A lot 😎👍. Happy Holidays man.
Thanks a lot! Thank you for the continued support! Happy holidays to you also Stephen! Cheers 👍
Good stuff Rusty!
I ordered a Revv G20, got it yesterday! Can’t wait to try copy your amazing tones!
Any helpful information from you to copy the setup would be great!
I could bump some support your way if you have something setup?
Appreciate all your lessons!
Hey Jeff, it’s a great little amp. Most of the time I have it set to the clean channel. And then I push that with a drive pedal. And the effects loop works great. I put all reverb and delay in there. Let me know how it goes as you start using it. And I can get more specific if you have any questions. Talk to you soon Jeff have fun with that amp.👍
Rusty, I wish I would have found this channel sooner. As a worship leader, I mostly stayed with the acoustic. Now that I’m pastoring, I play a little lead for the worship team. But it’s more melodic or atmospheric. I’ve always struggled with the “lead” play. I have done nothing but practice all the chord shapes (caged) and scales. Just could never get them connected.
After finding your channel, I happy to say it’s flipped a “switch” in my brain. Looking forward to filtering through your videos. That being said, Ive played guitar for 25 years. What video would you recommend first? Also, I just purchased a Strymon Cloudburst pedal. Thoughts on that pedal?
Have a blessed one my friend.
Well, I’m glad you found my channel! I actually play on our worship team at church also. I use the Strymon BigSky. But I know that cloudburst pedal is awesome. I’m starting a worship guitar channel. My first video on that channel will come out next week. I hope to see you there. I will create a post to notify my subscribers on this channel. Some of the best lesson videos are the ones that connect chord shapes to the scales. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment! But talk soon. Thanks.🙏
nicely done thanks...
I appreciate that Guy! Thanks a lot for checking in man😎
Hi rusty happy new year to sir ill be getting my head around this eventually lol thank you again sir ❤
This stuff will start to sink in! Believe it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! I appreciate it! Talk to you soon Bob👍
@rustysguitar1 it's a pleasure rusty I'll keep at it you give such inspiration to me to pick up and soldier on so thank you sir talk soon
@@bobharper1676 Thanks Bob! 👍✌️😎
@@bobharper1676 Later bro 😎
🌲☃️ Hallo, super gemacht vielen lieben Dank 🎹👍🔔 Abofreund Siggi
Thanks for watching Siggi! Cheers 👍
Thanks!
Hey Christopher! I really appreciate this. Thanks so much for the support to my channel! I hope you have a great Christmas and new year holiday. Thanks again buddy.🙏
Great lesson. Knowing the notes in the chords as you play seems to be the key. How does one go about learning the notes in the chords? Just brute memorization? Thanks.
I would start learning the notes around chords, and scales that you use all the time. First the root notes. Then expand from there. Thanks so much Max for checking out the video and let’s talk soon.👍
Amazing❤
Thanks a lot for watching! Merry Christmas🙏
Thanks Rusty - Just a quick question... This is in the Key of D major so I visualise playing it in this key - all the notes are there - is my thought process not correct?
Would love to converse - I, like most beginners/early intermediates have difficulty playing the changes and find this the greatest challenge - I understand chord tones but find it difficult to easily move through the chord changes. Do I treat each chord as a separate key i.e. Bm pentatonic, A pent., G pent, F# pent or think D major key - hopefully my dilemma makes some sense to you and I'm not babbling. Cheers, Charles
Hey Charles, this backing track is in B minor, but the same notes as D major. I really like to look at the B, minor Pentatonix scale and tried to hit some of the notes in the chords through the progression. Not an easy task, but you will be able to do this if you keep working at it. Keep rockin Charles! Thanks 👍
I don’t like changing scales. I like using one central scale over all of the cords. Then targeting one or two of the cord tones as they come around. In this case, the B minor Pentatonic sounds good over this entire progression so you don’t necessarily have to hit, every chord tone as you improvise. Keep working at it Charles! Thanks for watching my lessons.👍
Have you done a video on vibrato?? I get my string bends in tune but want to add vibrato
I have had vibrato techniques as part of many lessons, but never have focused a lesson on that only. But definitely a great topic. I will look into putting something together. Have a great Sunday Steve.🙏
Great lesson Rusty. How are you going about tracks with quick chord changes? I'm playing a squence lately with my bandmates where most chords just last half a bar.
On these faster changes I mostly ignore the chords currently, stay in the root pentatonic,
and focus to hit the chord tones on the few chords that last a bar as I'm not able to keep up with the changes.
At least not improvising, maybe if I design a fixed solo. But then again, that doesn't feel like improvising.
Any advice?
Cheers,
Martin
You are looking at it in the right way. That’s how I would approach those quick cord changes. Also some repeating licks and double stop might work well. Good to hear from you Martin! Catch you later.👍
@@rustysguitar1 Thanks Rusty, I will try that! Unfortunately, this month is extremely busy for me, so I don't get to catch much. Sorry!
Cheers,
Martin
Hi Rusty! As a follow-up question from yesterdays question (regarding the hardware equipment / pedals in one of your other videos) - what is making the sqreaming effect 0:11 seconds into this video? And how do you apply and reduce it to just one (or several) specific note(s)? I really loved the sound of that guitar, you got such a nice touch to it :)
That effect is called pinch harmonics. Many players turn their pic sideways(more up-and-down) and digging to the string and then I added the up-and-down motion with the bend. You don’t have to have a lot of gain on your sound to create this effect. Thanks for watching the video.👍
Very2 nice👍👍🎸🎸
Thanks, bro! I appreciate it 😎
Rusty, when you try and land on a note in a chord change, does it matter tonally or melodically whether it's the Root, 3rd (b3 in minor), or 5th?. I watched another YT tutorial where a the instructor said to just focus on the Root and 3rds, and that the 5 may give your playing a sounds that takes away from the melodic phrasing. Thanks, Dan
I appreciate the question. The instructor is partly right, but many many blues rock players use the fifth of the chord to resolve or start a phrase. And it’s very common to bend up to the fifth. But the third will give you the most color that’s for sure. Thanks so much for checking out the video. Talk to you soon.👍
You're not coming up on my feed lately. I try to always like and comment.
Of course I'd go looking for your videos if it went too long .
I don’t think RUclips is helping me out lately. Sorry about that! But I’m really glad that you are here now! Thanks a lot for your support! Later Harold. 👍
I am assuming one would start the phrase at the route note however I am wondering what note would that phrase end in?
Hey Ken! You can start and resolve on any of the chord tones. But definitely a great place to start is the root note and resolving on the third of that chord. The video shows some other options also. Thanks a lot for watching.👍
Cảm ơn bạn!
Thank you so much for this support to my channel! I really do appreciate it! Talk to you soon buddy 👍
Hey rusty. Thanks for the great video. What key is that progression in? Seems like maybe a chord or two aren’t diatonic. If that’s the case what chords are you adding if from another key? Thanks!
Thanks for watching. It’s in the key of B minor. The F# minor chord is altered to F#7. Similar to the hotel California progression. But the B minor pentatonic works well over this entire progression. Enjoy your weekend.👍
Hay, I like that Rusty's Lamp behind you. However I'm more excited about seeing your Bible behind you always.
Ps. I do like your Strat also.
Have a good day My Friend
I’m glad you noticed the Bible! The LORD pulled me out of the darkness!!! I really do appreciate the comment Johnny! Blessings my brother 🙏
@@rustysguitar1 yes, I do understand. It takes JESUS, in order for any of us to be pulled up out of darkness...
@@johnnyshae2601 Thanks my brother🙏
Rusty, did you say also playing tones that wasn't in the chord you was playing
I was basically using the B minor pentatonic scale, and then adding some cord tones to the scale. And just creating movement to those target notes. Thanks for checking out the video Kevin.👍
@@rustysguitar1 also, I can put/create a melody/solo in my head, just can't figure out how to put it on guitar
@@kevincopeland935 keep working at it, Kevin! Start to hear the solo that’s in your head! That’s exciting! Keep rockin buddy😎
hallo ,, how are u...?
Doing well! Thanks 👌
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Thanks! Send me a link so I can check it out.
F Sharp chord is F sharp, A Sharp and C sharp. NO B FLAT note in that chord, its not interchangeable. great lesson tho thanks
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the comment and enjoy your weekend buddy👍
Best way to solo? First of all you have to know the key and chord changes so play along with the song to figure this out …. Then sing a melody … and play the notes you hear…. Watch all the great players doing this , this gets the solo a human voice character.. leaving space and the right phrasing and timing …. Don’t overthink just play what you feel …. With a minimum of bagage like knowing the pentatonic gets you there ….by the way I have a new vid out …. Have a listen to my swing band
Yes we need to keep it simple. Thanks for the feedback John. Catch you later 👍
Why does every somewhat slower bmin solo always sound like comfortably numb at some point?! Maybe it's just me lol
The B minor vibe just has the David Gilmour Guitar in our brains! Thanks a lot Doug for checking in! Talk to you soon buddy👍
This is confusing. You are saying to solo only on notes that are in the chords you are playing at the time? I don't understand this video at all...
This video is about using the notes in the chords in combination with the Pentatonic scale, instead of just using and resolving on random notes
That whole progression is nothing but the key "B minor". The "i" chord is "b natural", the "A" is the "V11" chord in the key & would use the Mixolydian mode, the "G" is the "V1" & it would use the Lydian mode & "F#7" would be the "V7" & it would use the "B" harmonic minor starting on the 5th of "B" which would be "F#".
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Another great lesson Rusty! They always are. You have such a great teaching style and I always look forward to a new lesson from you. I must say that I love your new setup area. However, I miss the Holy Bible being displayed in the background. Please bring it back!
Thanks a lot for all your support! And I did switch my studio around a little bit. And my Bible is on the other desk where I read it this morning. But I definitely want to get that back in the shot. It prompts a lot of great comments and prayers with many people. Thanks so much and enjoy the rest of your Sunday.🙏
Thanks!
Hey John, thanks so much man! I appreciate all your support to my channel! Means a lot buddy👍
Thanks!
Thanks so much, Todd! I appreciate your support to my channel! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks again👍