How To Find The Target Notes To Improve Soloing

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @joemamarama
    @joemamarama 11 лет назад +27

    I've been playing for 35 years (and getting paid) and my biggest growth spurt started when I found RUclips guitarist like yourselves willing to share.Guys keep up the great work. Guitar/music is food for the soul

  • @chrislynch1235
    @chrislynch1235 10 лет назад +49

    Nice, friendly, easy-to-understand approach. I think you've addressed THE major weakness of many student rock soloists (a problem I had for years): thinking you can fly around in the scale or throw in licks in the key of the song without caring what the chord is at the moment. As you said, it's really hit-or-miss that way. Sometimes I just sit down with a fretboard diagram and draw in all the places where a particular chord can be played on the neck, then develop riffs around that chord in each of those spots on the neck. If you do this, you'll see places where you can re-use ideas. Again, really great approach and ideas. Thanks.

    • @beng.3459
      @beng.3459 10 лет назад +6

      never thought to try that- I think I will be printing fretboard diagrams a little later on today.

    • @chrislynch1235
      @chrislynch1235 10 лет назад +10

      Chase Warner I started doing that when I decided to try to learn chord melody technique in jazz guitar. In that approach, your highest note in the chord is the melody note, and the lower notes are mostly or entirely from the chord at that spot in the song. I would look at somebody's chord melody arrangement of a jazz tune, and think, how in the heck did he come up with that? I got really confused really fast. It was totally mysterious.
      I used to think solos could only be either (a) totally spontaneous or (b) totally pre-planned. By developing licks around chords at different places on the neck (i.e., doing *some* planning and practice), I realized that I could be spontaneous within a somewhat planned "framework", and it would sound 1000 % better. Almost as if I knew what I was doing. :-)
      Best of luck, & thanks for the comment.

    • @Joj1n
      @Joj1n 5 лет назад

      Chris Lynch a good idea

    • @Dutcharmytent
      @Dutcharmytent 4 года назад

      Chris Lynch I also do the same as you and it works well.

  • @DICAP65
    @DICAP65 9 лет назад +3

    This really was one of those epiphany moments for me. It helped me to look at the fret board differently. I now see the notes in the chord context and not just the scale shape. Thanks PS !

  • @moisesloria3034
    @moisesloria3034 9 лет назад +3

    Thank you Bro great lesson mi amigo... you just open a new way to practice and learn how to step up to the next level on my playing...Pura vida
    greeting's and Bless from CostaRica.

  • @alexgray2532
    @alexgray2532 10 лет назад +1

    you guys couldnt be conducting online business in a finer manner. The more of this incredibly valuable free info I soak up the more I'm tempted to buy something just because these guys truly deserve it. It's nice to see people out there actually putting out value for the money they ask for....way more value in fact

  • @dunboozin
    @dunboozin 10 лет назад

    I've watched and listened to dozens of tutorials but this has just made it all click in one watch. The money i've wasted on crap and now I know where to go with any chord. Thank you so much, I nearly packed it all in.

  • @supermugz
    @supermugz 10 лет назад +2

    For me, one of the simplest yet vastly useful lessons i have found on you-tube to date! Thanks for sharing

  • @AJGschwind
    @AJGschwind 12 лет назад

    seriously, one of the best videos ive seen. you give the "tablature" instruction without the craziness of learning all those scales. just note relation. which is awesome..

  • @rythymroach
    @rythymroach 12 лет назад

    37 yrs of guitar playing under my belt, and this remains the finest tutorial on breaking down the strategy for soloing thru a 1 4 5 , well done!

  • @richardchiang2012
    @richardchiang2012 3 года назад

    You sir, are a remarkable teacher. I searched the Internet far and wide for a course that could explain this topic well, and this lesson was the best by a mile.

  • @brennaldo101
    @brennaldo101 12 лет назад +2

    This was one of the best lessons I've watched. I never understood why certain notes made up chords till now. Thanks man!

  • @williampintor1286
    @williampintor1286 4 года назад

    I'm learning guitar and I've been all over RUclips learning from different people for awhile now and found a few I go back too. Out of all that I've looked at, found your the best, just letting you know to keep it up, your awesome.....

  • @vassible
    @vassible 9 лет назад

    I've been teaching myself for a fair few years and I've gone from playing TV themes in my early days to learning the songs that inspired me to play guitar in the first place, and as I've started making me own songs I have never been able to formulate my own solo's. But this video has finally put the whole idea into simple terms and I honestly cannot thank this channel enough because it's been the reason I put down my guitar so much (besides exams) for the last 3 years! So yeah thank-you guys and I will definitely be checking out some of your other stuff!

  • @RRL110
    @RRL110 9 лет назад +1

    This is a great lesson! Broken down in easy to understand terms. I just viewed the same lesson same chords by some other dude and he had so much music theory going on that I had to listen to his video like five times before I almost understood it. Looking at this once made it totally clear. Great job. Whenever I played before I was always looking to land on the note of the next chord in the progression to make it sound right but this shows you can land on a number of target notes and it sounds great.

  • @ULYUNZ
    @ULYUNZ 12 лет назад

    I find my self coming back your channel the most for guitar tips and inspiration. You have a way to reaching out to people in real life beginner scenarios and questions they would have when they pick up a guitar. Thank you and keep up the Good work!

  • @eafwsrtgy
    @eafwsrtgy 11 лет назад

    Thank You. After years of teaching I had began to wonder if I was the only one out there teaching this basic form of chord scale relation theory. Great job explaining it. Gonna go check out your other videos and see what I can learn. Just subscribed.

  • @andydevine5847
    @andydevine5847 11 лет назад +4

    The most inspirational videos I have found yet. Thank you so much again for your efforts man.

  • @MrSaleendriver
    @MrSaleendriver 11 лет назад +1

    Very,very nice job showing target notes with beautiful phrasing! Thanks so much!

  • @oldgoldtop
    @oldgoldtop 9 лет назад

    I am very visually oriented and something I find helpful is knowing (seeing) the various chord inversions all over the neck and findings ways to use those notes when improvising a solo or fill. The most basic and easy to visualize are major and minor triads but use 7ths, maj 7, 9ths etc. I tend to use chromatics, bends, slides and various techniques to incorporate the chord notes into a phrase. you kind of touch on it but could be expanded.

  • @rayross997
    @rayross997 9 лет назад

    As Mr.Burns would say "EXCELLENT'! Really helpful lesson Mr.Stache. The part about hanging on a target note, so simple and it makes me sound like I know what I'm doing. This is like a light bulb moment lesson for me. Thanks for the free instruction and the great playing.

  • @ShootsWithKnife
    @ShootsWithKnife 12 лет назад +1

    Thank you Papa Stache. Just a little thing that I learned from taking guitar in college. You can also play the 7th degree of each chord over these chords as well. This is especially useful over the 5 chord because in a 1, 4, 5 progression. The 5 chord is going to a Dominant 7th chord instead of a Major 7th chord. Meaning you will be playing a minor 7th over the root of the 5 chord instead of a Major seventh over the 1 and 4 respectively. A, C#, E, G#. D, F#, A, C#. E, G#, B, D. Try it :).

  • @JoeB-pg7jj
    @JoeB-pg7jj 11 лет назад

    Man, that´s really the best performed lesson I´ve ever seen in the tube, easy to understand without being stupid, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT. Thanks a lot !!!

  • @zrodanen2
    @zrodanen2 11 лет назад +1

    Thanks man, they are simple but effective ways to improvise that sometimes in our "urge" to fry the fretboard, we forget .

  • @arrowhead58w
    @arrowhead58w 12 лет назад

    No need to thank us - Thank you (all of you). And this lesson just opened my eyes to what I didn't understand about how to get going. I just got the big package & was worried what to do & now I'm primed and going to practice till I get it. So glad I got a guitar & wouldn't know what to do without it now. Thanks to all who helped @ guitar jamz + NLG - Gary

  • @woodie62
    @woodie62 12 лет назад

    There have been others that have made good sense as well, but he really breaks it on down where you just can't deny understanding! REAL practical approach!!

  • @reinaldoreyes5631
    @reinaldoreyes5631 8 лет назад

    I have been improvising by mix, matching, and modifying different phrases I learn without thinking of notes at all besides the roots. Now I've realized that I have to learn theory to really progress. Since I have found out that there are some really good teachers out in UT. You are the best. Thanks again for posting!
    P.S. I'm 50 and playing at home is my therapy.

  • @joaoxd007
    @joaoxd007 9 лет назад +106

    How do you get the time to make lessons and still sing in Motorhead?

    • @adamn2022
      @adamn2022 9 лет назад +3

      What are you talking about? He's a lot better looking than Lemmy Kilmister

    • @tonygadget
      @tonygadget 9 лет назад +4

      Matthew McConaughey? Seriously?

    • @thetoxicwallaby
      @thetoxicwallaby 9 лет назад

      ***** wut

    • @aseefsafwan5077
      @aseefsafwan5077 9 лет назад

      João Ebling What? Is the guitarist in the video Lemmy Kilmister

    • @Atlas65
      @Atlas65 9 лет назад

      +Chris Linville Yes, spot on. I think Paul Rudd has the same beard in one film.

  • @bobwalters9151
    @bobwalters9151 4 года назад

    Hey brett... I am an established guitar player for more than 30 years. But theory is not one of my strong points. So I have been working on that lately and this video is so easy to understand. Thank much! Keep up the good work brother

  • @Hades1980s
    @Hades1980s 11 лет назад +1

    Wow.I gotta say papa you really cleared up some questions that have been plaguing me for some time now. Good,simplified breakdown.Thanks papa.

  • @williebrown4989
    @williebrown4989 11 лет назад

    You've just helped me reach a level that makes me ridiculously excited just even holding a guitar and I haven't felt that for a long time. Thanks a bunch man.

  • @Paul-kb1dm
    @Paul-kb1dm 12 лет назад

    Great work, seriously, there are many sites out there and you and Marty do the most stellar job relating to the average joe schmo who is trying to learn their abilities and you make it less confusing. Everyone player needs to see this lesson.

  • @ledsabbath1061
    @ledsabbath1061 11 лет назад +2

    Hey papa dope little intro. i was diggin it. i couldnt even get through the lesson because you made me wanna turn a jam track on and plug in

  • @TheKreol1
    @TheKreol1 9 лет назад

    One of the best lessons to follow and learn. Thanks, I love your approach! Cheers!

  • @freddiehallen3
    @freddiehallen3 9 лет назад

    I'm 6 minutes in and already my mind is blown, I love guitar jamz!

  • @AndyBankside
    @AndyBankside 12 лет назад

    Whether by accident or design, this is quite possibly the best instructural guitar video on the whole of YT.

  • @CDNBOBify
    @CDNBOBify 8 лет назад

    I forgot how good the "Papa" is and informative his videos are. Thanks and please keep doing it.

  • @jakelakota3010
    @jakelakota3010 8 лет назад +2

    Great eye opening lesson. Now to study the fretboard.

  • @phayzyre1052
    @phayzyre1052 8 лет назад

    WOW! Thank you sir! This guy just cleared up a TON of issues I was having. The only problem with the most of these videos here on RUclips its there's umpteen bazillion "guitar instructional" videos here but sorting through the ones that actually help versus the ones that don't do any good at all can be a painstaking arduous time consuming task. This guy here knows how to do it and I highly recommend him......moustache and all!

  • @allpowerfull1
    @allpowerfull1 12 лет назад

    Broken down perfectly.. Diagram works in such a simple way!!
    One of my fave lessons for getting me away from resolving on the root note of each chord , ALL THE TIME!!!!
    Great lesson :)

  • @SolidRockBluesBand
    @SolidRockBluesBand 9 лет назад

    One of the most useful lessons I've ever seen!! I will need to re-run this one at least more than a few times! :)

  • @dianavicars9893
    @dianavicars9893 8 лет назад

    Thanks for a helpful video. You've illustrated answers to several questions I've had about improvising.

  • @irwanadinatha
    @irwanadinatha 10 лет назад

    Great lesson, I never actually see that pattern of pentatonic that easily found by knowing the A pattern chord. This lesson does stick to my brain now.

  • @BrianAuer
    @BrianAuer 11 лет назад +12

    I like to learn as many easy ways to explain stuff to my students, and this has a couple ideas I will try.. Thanks man!! maybe you can steal some of my ideas too ;)

  • @1971SuperLead
    @1971SuperLead 11 лет назад +2

    The 7th interval of the chord also makes for a good target note!
    Switching scales with the chords is something you want to do only sometimes. You don't want to do it all the time. Most guitarists play a single scale going outside of it just to hit target notes. Like on a 12 bar blues in A Major you play the Blues scale in A Minor throughout only playing outside of it to hit target notes, usually just on the first measure of a bar.

    • @Diax1324
      @Diax1324 11 лет назад +2

      I have no idea what any of that meant except the keys and I feel stupid.

    • @1971SuperLead
      @1971SuperLead 11 лет назад +2

      Diax1324 I've been playing guitar for 35 years and watching RUclips instructional videos for 5 years now. I like this guy a lot, just because he's cool, but the best lessons on RUclips are from fretjam. You'll know the theory I'm talking about in days if you watch fretjam's videos.

    • @grindcoreninja6527
      @grindcoreninja6527 10 лет назад

      shouldn't you be out saving the multi-verse?
      Wubba Lubba Dub Dub

    • @irmaomacs
      @irmaomacs 10 лет назад

      Joseph Chamberlain

  • @Michael-jv2cn
    @Michael-jv2cn 4 года назад

    Ok dude this is old video but damn it is really helpful! 8 years later and still helping people.

  • @hannesvanhoorn3825
    @hannesvanhoorn3825 4 года назад

    First video of this guy. Im a big dude but every time he says "legit" with his high voice i just crack. So sympathetic. Subbed.

  • @stinky2659
    @stinky2659 12 лет назад

    As he states - sometimes hearing another musician point things out in simple terms makes things much clearer; I.e. writing down the notes of the key scale, writing down the notes of each progression chord, comparing common notes used in progression chords, then playing root of each (1st pass), 3rd (2nd pass), and 5th (3rd pass). It has all been right there in front of me, but never explained in this way. This should make riff/lead building and improvising in general much easier. THANKS!

  • @sunjamrblues
    @sunjamrblues 4 года назад

    This lesson will never get old. Many thanks!

  • @MysteryHunterz
    @MysteryHunterz 11 лет назад

    For beginning guitar players - What I do myself, is record myself playing the rhythm section first and then fill in the spots for a riff or a solo.. This video is also very helpful since you don't have to figure out the target notes from scratch :) So thank you for this nice video

  • @oregongeo63
    @oregongeo63 12 лет назад

    This has got to be one of the best & well explained lessons on you tube. thank you soo much for shareing all of this great info,please keep up the good work,you are getting me out of my same old rut

  • @tradentravel
    @tradentravel 5 лет назад

    Im just learning......These types of videos are giving me a good road map to start out on the right road.

  • @wajang1000
    @wajang1000 11 лет назад

    It might help, for easy reference, if you remember than the root note on any string will be surrounded by the 4th and 5th on the strings on either side of the root, with the slight kink on the B string. So if you forget where you are in any pentatonic pattern, you can use that shortcut as a guide till you come back on track.

  • @rhalf77
    @rhalf77 12 лет назад

    This is the best explanation of this concept on RUclips. I've been looking for this for a long time thank you!!

  • @stnwrd
    @stnwrd 12 лет назад

    I just want to take this time out to thank you and Marty for the great guitar video lessons that you both put out. I wish that i had somethimg like this 20 years ago.

  • @xr650r01
    @xr650r01 11 лет назад

    Wow - awesome lesson! I have to admit, I passed over this vid when the notebook came out, but when I finally LISTENED to it, I found it extremely helpful!! Really a great lesson. Thanks!

  • @robertlepine8801
    @robertlepine8801 9 лет назад

    Awesome! You really helped me to understand the concept better.TY! I will be practicing this as much as possible.I'm wonder tho'. how i will incorporate the blues scale into this idea? I'm gonna fool around with it on my own and see what comes up.lol Thanks again for making it simple.

  • @Mikse0210
    @Mikse0210 11 лет назад

    @Damian Piekut I'm no expert or anything. But what i know is this: Theory builds your playing. I started out learning the pentaton scales just for playing. Then i started with paid lessons and just wanted to start having a lot of theory work. Because theory will absolutely help you understand music and improve your soloing skills a hell of a lot! My advice is to start learning theory to fully understand what goes on in a solo and music in general. I don't know if u already do theory though..

  • @TheTank435
    @TheTank435 10 лет назад

    Greetings from Ecuador, South America. Just wanted to thank you for the ideas, you broke down theory very well and easily for me, and can't wait to try and apply this ideas to my playing. Thank you again. I have notices that you enjoy playing through divided by 13 amps, any recommendations for an amp that I could use for blues, country and southern rock styles?

  • @phillecompte3438
    @phillecompte3438 10 лет назад

    Great teaching method very inspiring and personable
    Thanks very much for your time

  • @shredsledman
    @shredsledman 11 лет назад

    I give it up to you kind people from guitarjamz. You guys passing on your knowledge of this instrument for the people who have the passion to listen, is just an honor.
    Thank you. Do you guys have a band?

  • @rbell38340
    @rbell38340 8 лет назад

    One of the best instructional video I've seen. Good job!!!

  • @TheJblack57
    @TheJblack57 11 лет назад

    Hey thanks papa stache,you're great at helping a guitar player learn something new.There's been times i've gotten so frustrated that i wanted to put the guitar down and never pick it back up.But you and marty share some good tips.Oh yeah you guys would be surprise to know how well you guys are known on youtube,you guys are fixtures in alot of guitar players lifes.Once again thanks.

  • @ringostarky1
    @ringostarky1 11 лет назад

    fantastic tone from guitar & amp. sound to die for and great solo at start.

  • @6672rock
    @6672rock 9 лет назад +1

    Some nice bluesy soloing in the intro. Very reminiscent of players like Mick Ralphs and David Gilmour.

  • @fanoboss
    @fanoboss 12 лет назад

    My GOD !!! I have so many lights going off in my brain. I always wondered about these things and you cleared it up. THANK YOU !!!!!!!

  • @jean-paulhorre5582
    @jean-paulhorre5582 7 лет назад

    Great lesson! I appreciate the way you explain things.. By the way, what are the pickups you have in your bridge? Love the sound.

  • @MrEvseybabyuk
    @MrEvseybabyuk 10 лет назад +2

    I think you've just unlocked something big for me. Major not minor thanks!

  • @newsfella
    @newsfella 12 лет назад

    This guy really knows what he's talking about. It's a pleasure listening to his theory and method.

  • @stevemorse108
    @stevemorse108 10 лет назад

    Very good lesson on the subject and nice melodic playing :) For me the ultimate rock solo which hits target notes is that of Hotel California.

  • @belateddrsteve
    @belateddrsteve 11 лет назад

    you sir have helped many, including myself, and for that i thank you.

  • @gtrsuite
    @gtrsuite 11 лет назад

    Totally agree. Target notes are for starting or ending a phrase or just to gfive it its modal feel IMO-To sort of give the feel of the particular mode your in. For instance, If in an A dorian mode song, Say an Am/D progression-a cool "target" note is F# (B string).

  • @psalmistsax
    @psalmistsax 9 лет назад

    Thanks man, I really appreciate this topic. You are the best, take it. I love your method of simplicity!

  • @johnsantos1348
    @johnsantos1348 10 лет назад +1

    Look simple enough , but every note was perfectly placed .
    Very Cool

  • @MartinDee2000
    @MartinDee2000 5 лет назад

    Most backing tracks in A Major have four-note chords like A7-D7-E7.
    A7 is made of four notes: A7-C#-E & G. Would the G-note become a target note too?

  • @weshjazz
    @weshjazz 12 лет назад

    This is an amazing lesson and explanation using an easy to read chart. Mucho appreciated.

  • @reinoutvanderlende94
    @reinoutvanderlende94 11 лет назад

    Thanx for making the theory more understandable, can you break down the complete solo in the beginning of this video? Including which scale you are in? Really want to learn this solo , a for awesome that is, good excercise to..

  • @carmaj156
    @carmaj156 11 лет назад

    I know this question was not to me, but I think the greatest advice I've personally heard was from Steve Vai. He said that you should sing along with your guitar. You sing the phase first, and then try to follow what you just sang with your guitar. Improvise by setting a metronome or a backing track, sing (or whistle) what you wants to play, and then respond with your guitar. At the begining is hard but you will connect your mind with you're fretboard.

  • @jimmpanik3402
    @jimmpanik3402 3 года назад

    What a great way to explain the concept. Good job.

  • @autocrow
    @autocrow 8 лет назад

    This may well be the best Papastache video I've seen to date!

  • @tomfury3
    @tomfury3 12 лет назад

    I know nothing about theory, keys, blah blah, but i can play...this opened up a whole new world. Awesome job.

  • @lestattt100
    @lestattt100 11 лет назад

    Hey brother thanks a shit ton for taking the time to teach us your knowledge!! This was a really different approach then what I have been seeing in other videos and really helped open my eyes. Sometimes it just takes the right person to explain something to you in a way so that you can comprehend how it works or can work
    Great stuff~ thank you very much.

  • @elvinlategan9857
    @elvinlategan9857 8 лет назад

    Your'e just great . lovely positive attitude . Perfect for making a person want to try out what you're teaching . Even better than Marty :) .

  • @gregjandt2841
    @gregjandt2841 5 лет назад

    Love the guitar sound. Are you running straight into the amp? Overdrive? or what?.... Great Honk to the sound Marvelous!!!

  • @4stickdog
    @4stickdog 12 лет назад

    Outstanding... I was playing as you were teaching this and I could already here it working...
    Hey if I drummer gets it... You MUST be a great teacher! LOL!! Thanks! Chris

  • @lonnystarr
    @lonnystarr 9 лет назад

    great approach. thank you for your time and talent!

  • @skidwick
    @skidwick 8 лет назад

    great video. how do you stay aware of what chord you're on while still concentrating on your notes and riffs? and what if you lose your place and don't know what chord you're on?

  • @soso-zj1fz
    @soso-zj1fz 7 лет назад

    Great tutorial and I also love the tone of your guitar! what gear / settings on your guitar are you using to get it?

  • @juanjuarez7289
    @juanjuarez7289 10 лет назад

    Thanks, Good simplification of Chords and progression of the notes/JJ

  • @doutorstarwars
    @doutorstarwars 12 лет назад

    congratulations papastache, always improving your lessons. This channel should be more famous

  • @timobryan14
    @timobryan14 8 лет назад

    Thanks for putting this together! Really cleared a few things up!

  • @stevepapabear
    @stevepapabear 9 лет назад

    you have a great playing style, kinda eagles poco sorta thing love it, best yet.

  • @rogerjudy1
    @rogerjudy1 9 лет назад

    thanks i liked the target note idea ;trying to learn guitar need all the help and info i can get

  • @JayBobElvisJrIII
    @JayBobElvisJrIII 12 лет назад

    This is a fantastic lesson for those that want to "play" and not memorize. Way excellent. : )

  • @horsepowerslave1
    @horsepowerslave1 11 лет назад

    always liked how marty broke songs to small pieces & put them back, i learned more songs from that tecnique, i agree w-u on that. you do a pretty good job youreself,thanks for all the small pieces of advice,they have gone a long way to help me as well.

  • @jimmiecadano1643
    @jimmiecadano1643 11 лет назад

    Thanks so much, it's a very big help to me waking up from my wrong knowledge of playing. I really appreciate this man, thank you very much.

  • @rts_daddypatrick3062
    @rts_daddypatrick3062 5 лет назад +1

    This helps I learned this in my jazz class and was clueless the whole time

  • @paule.t.5728
    @paule.t.5728 11 лет назад

    this lesson is sooooooo effective.. one hell of a teacher.. thank you so much bro..

  • @motorcaster57
    @motorcaster57 11 лет назад

    this is a great way to relate the ideas to folks just really beginning to improvise....

  • @garyfletcher8794
    @garyfletcher8794 11 лет назад +2

    you ever get to where something just clicks well thats what happened the secend time i watched this video and playing around something in the way you put it out there just made me see it , and its just amazing thanks im having a ball with it and burning my tips up lol, i really mean it thanks for this video it is my hail mary!

  • @miketz72
    @miketz72 12 лет назад

    Best...Lesson...Ever. MORE theory that helps connect the dots in our playing. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!