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I have been a school teacher for more than a decade, what I want to say is that I know what does it mean to be a GREAT teacher, and YOU ARE AN AMAZING TEACHER!!!! I have never seen anyone explaining this in such a simple, clear, and beautiful manner. Thank you so much for sharing with others your talent. I do not know if you studied to become a teacher, but you understand very well how to do it. I am so excited to try what you just taught me. I will give you an update later. Kudos mi amigo, y muchas gracias.
I love how doesn't put himself above others and make everyone think they suck compared to him. He legitimately wants to help anyone who wants to learn, learn and he makes it easy to understand and continues to make sure everyone knows it is to have fun. At the end of the day, music is about having fun.
This is goldmine. So essentially what is happening here is playing the partial sequence of pentatonic scale in first position corresponding to the chord the solo is played over. Suddenly it is all beginning to get unlocked in mind and make sense. Thank you Steve.
Agreed! Steve makes soloing so easy. I've been stuck playing rhythm and over-complicating things with trying to remember blues scales etc ... when all I needed was this 6 note approach. Thanks Steve, you are gift to all guitar players out there!
He really has a great, inviting presence. It's all very encouraging. If you want a laugh, I've really been into bluegrass and looked into this to do more with my licks and was delighted by this video.
Thank you !!! Having been (trying to) playing the guitar for close to 60 yrs., yours was the most clear, most concise, most helpful lesson on "soloing" I've ever seen - your suggestions are oh-so-useful for me, because I heavily use Barre chords, up and down the fretboard, for my rythum playing - above any $$$ I hope you get for publishing your advice, it's my wish you feel very deep satisfaction and gratification in knowing you're bringing the joys of playing guitar and music in new ways to even old duffers like me !!! Again, all my gratitude !!!
WOW! Steve....I am 58 yrs old....used to play in shit bands in my youth..LOL..Never been a great player...know most of my chords, but gave it away over 20 yrs ago. This video has inspired me so much - I just went out and bought a brand new yamaha gig pack with a VOX amp. My very 1st NEW guitar I might add. I'm going to get back into music....and learn from your vids...well done mate...From Australia....(my wife has made me buy some headphones) LOL...
Positive, thorough, patient, good, understandable, and no ego. Can't ask for much more in a teacher! Guitar playing and teaching have their share of narcissists who crap on everyone they perceive as inferior but you are a breath of fresh air. I guarantee your videos have more people sticking with the guitar than others, and that's a testament to your teaching. Thank you, Steve!
Well done, sir! It is true that teachers are born (I teach too) and you certainly have it. The two messages in your videos "Have fun" and "If music made sense rock'n'roll would not exist" should be framed and put up in every musician's room. Thank you for sharing!
I started playing in '89, started working on lead patters in '93, and in all these years, that's the best and most memorable chord-to-pattern correlation I have ever heard. Very nice job. Thanks for posting.
I have been watching your blog for a while and I find you are a great music teacher with very practical solutions to all level of players and the patience you display I very impress. You are GOD sent 😘👍
I have been playing for 30+ years, I am perplex why this very simple but awesome technique has not been tough to me in the hundred of lesson over the years. Super fun to have stumble across this.
as someone who has been looking for a where to start tool for years, this is probably the best building block ive come across, nd not only for basic soloing but a how to finding your notes on the neck as well. Rock on!!!
One of the best lessons i've watched. Im having a hard time studying the theory, but this lesson helps me a lot. Thank you so much Mr. Steve Stein. Your the best! Greetings from Philippines. Thank you! 😁👍
My God, Steve. You are the best at teaching. I've been playing since 1966 and your basics are really helping teach my son along with tips from me. Fantastic! We both have a solid ear for music. Helps immensely up and down the neck. You make thing tie together nicely. I too "played for years not understanding how it works". You bring clarity in a fun way.
I'm self taught except for 4 months of lessons almost 13 years ago. I've practiced pentatonic scales forever but this is so simple with some instant results. After I get used to this solo I can throw in the number 1 and 2 strings as well. Thank you.
...holy wow. I just laid down the best solo I've ever played in my 30 years of owning a guitar. Thanks, man. Now on to translating these 6 notes to the rest of the fretboard...
I began playing guitar about an year ago. I found your lessons about 4 months ago. From what people say, im very lucky to learn from you at the very begining. Thanks
out of the blue, from 1000 web sites, looking for a HEROES lesson, i stumbled into your site, and......I...got hooked...Your 5 minutes solo act is a great experience with lots of fun. I recommend, afterthoughts, because you make it simple and fun an efficient !
Steve is the best guitar teacher in RUclips. No doubt, and I have seen many. This video will keep me going for a while. I was totally stuck with soloing. Thank you very much indeed.
Wow, I know this video has been out for awhile, but making music never gets old. This video actually made me pick up my guitar again. I’m going to sign up for your lessons Steve, thanks man
Awesome, Mike! Thanks for watching, and thanks for sharing your experience! :-) Just wanted to let you know, Steve’s holding a Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their guitar playing to the next level. Go here to join: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/ The Blues Jam Workshop includes: - Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos - How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos - Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction - Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to check out Steve’s NEW Blues Masterclass: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/promo/
This connects a lot. I’ve been eyes deep in The Heavy Guitar Bible I got in my teen years, now 52. My 3 note per string and pentatonics are still soullessly robotic but I stay on them. I lost interest in this for 26 years. You’re a brilliant instructor with the talent of making this understandable. Moveable patters, ext. I look forward in the near future investing in your time to unlock this all.
Awesome, James! Thanks for watching, and thanks for all the kind words! :-) Make sure you check out Steve's new Blues Masterclass if you haven't already: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/promo/ Because there’s some cool limited edition bonus items like GuitarZoom guitar straps, koozies, and more, but only while supplies last. And just a heads-up, Steve’s got a brand new Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their blues playing to the next level. You’ll discover easy and fun ways to add bluesy mojo to your solos, so you can sound great and play with confidence in any setting. Click the link and pick a time that fits your schedule: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/ The Blues Jam Workshop includes: ✔️ Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos ✔️ How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos ✔️ Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction ✔️ Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Here’s the tab for the workshop, so you can take a look and see if the Blues Jam Workshop is right for you: drive.google.com/file/d/1sZIalAGlDV1qdYQKCP6VEEqiT7bQx8Rl/view
Should have learnt the guitar back in the 60's, yes - I was young then! Just decided to pick up the guitar now, with no music knowledge whatsoever. Watching your videos shows me that there might just be some 'light at the end of the tunnel' for me, and that I might JUST be able to learn a bit of guitar playing. Thanks for the confidence boost!
Great video. I have only waited for a lesson like this for about 10 years!!!!! No need for me to stress about soloing in the right chord. It makes playing so much more fun. Thanks alot.
This works because the shape you are referring to (set of 6 notes) is part of the first pattern of the pentatonic scale that you explained in another video. I love how you brought it together into a consistent theme that goes along with soloing! THANKS!
This is by far the best lesson video about playing lead i have ever watched - and i've watched alot - nothing else made so much sense and gave me so many new ideas and licks
Thank you for this lesson man! I’ve been learning pentatonic scales and this method is really going to help me remember where that root note lies within the scale. I’m new to soloing and want to feel the music a bit more so just using the six notes for now out of the pentatonic scales really simplifies it for me which will help me focus more on listening. Hopefully as I get better I’ll start feeling comfortable with the rest of the shape too. Great teaching man. Thank you again. 👍🏼🎸
Steve wow! You’re more than awesome! as well as a legend. What a great gift to humanity. I have paid guitar teachers in the past, they end up frustrating me, but just in 5 mins of listening and watching you and I am already into it. God bless you.
Thank you so much! This knowledge has completely made soloing fun to learn! I always dreaded learning it cause it seemed very hard, but now I'm all in.
WOW! Im an intermediate, trying to teach my son, but Im not a guitar teacher. I wish someone explained this to me 20 years ago, i would be way more advanced now. This is a great way to keep a beginner interested. My music teacher was boring and i got despondent. I have just subscribed. I wish i had youtube when i started learning!
This was the best explanation of solos I have watched. Thank you so much! It's like a veil has been lifted off solos and now I can finally start understanding it.
I can’t believe that after all these years trying to understand and being baffled at how guitar players move around up and down the fretboard, and this one lesson, I now understand!! Damn!!
This is great, it's not just inculcating techniques but also more of pushing u farther,.. the boosting of learner's morale not to be trapped by frustrating moments
One of the best guitar lessons I have ever seen. This would be disliked by many theoretical and classical nylon-guitar-teachers who want to earn money in their lessons, talking about theory in 3 hours, making much money with talking and not with playing. Two teachers of this kind made me deleting my guitar lessons here on RUclips by bashing me because I had a similar way of teaching my lessons - so please ignore the dislikes and keep doing what you are doing. I deleted all my lessons to stop the bashing - my fault. I should have been stronger - strong like you! Of course I was not professional like you, but it was fun to do video lessons - I was one of the first german channels here on RUclips teaching guitar for beginners. Thanks for your lessons.
best lesson yet. simple and to the point. too many instructors try to cram so much theory (which is very important) that they forget how to make it fun in the process. keep it up man!
I have been playing for 20 years, I have been hoovering for “good” online teachers ever since... I am not saying I found him BUT: This is by FAR the most valuable lesson ever! RUclips is full of “learn this and that in 5 minutes”... But this is really helpfull!! I will subscribe and follow you Guys!
Dude you are the best! I've never sat through a whole tutorial, and I'm already on your fourth one. I'm so glad I've discovered you tonight. Thanks a million for taking the time to teach us these tricks in such a great manner. God bless always...
I think I learned more on this video to actually enjoy playing than I ever have. Ive known chords for many years, but never knew how to throw in any riffs
CoolingTower - I'm reading a book called "Fretboard Logic" at the moment that teaches the CAGED system and scales that go with chords for riffing. It's changed my playing forever. Can't recommend it enough.
Steve after playing guitar for several years you have helped me see the solo side that i was never able to grasp.Thank you and keep up the gr8 work..you are a gr8 teacher....
Expert instruction! Expert instructor! For a bedroom guitar player, this should turn on a light. You obviously know that your "audience" is not Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, PHDs in music theory, etc. So, one of the best "beginning" guitar lessons that I've ever seen for soloing. Use the Force for good Steve! Rock on! Rip it up! lol (I also "like it" that you don't "sound" like you just smoked a pound of dope.)
Wow thanks for this! New subscriber, great teacher. I have been playing for a few years but just hang around the bottom 3-4 frets, and never thought about soloing, thought it would be impossible for me. This has opened up a whole new world, and it's simplicity is amazing. Thanks Steve, you have a new fan!
Steve I am a beginner at Guitar and was almost staled out when I watched your video and started having fun and moving up and down the neck, now I am progressing much better and having fun. I practice 1 to 2 hours a day, Thanks for showing me how to have fun learning.
This is such an awesome lesson for beginners to get into being able to play alone, and more importantly, with others while jamming. Too effin awesome. Thanks man!
What awesome fun. You are my go to for guitar playing teachings. There are lots of RUclips teaching videos but yours suit me best. Thank you so much for that. I haven’t picked up my guitars for a long time and you have given that desire back by making it fun.
I've been playing rhythm for over 25 years. Yes, I can play some riffs or some little bits within the chords, but this makes sense. Thank you for keeping it clear and simple and making beginning solo parts not so elusive and intimidating.
Thanks for watching and commenting! :-) Just wanted to let you know, there’s a special sale happening RIGHT NOW (Friday August 27)... Steve’s Greatest Licks Bundle is now on sale. You get 10 of Steve’s best courses for a super-low price. That’s hundreds of guitar licks in a wide variety of styles, and these 10 courses sold separately would cost hundreds of dollars. The Greatest Licks Bundle opened this morning for $19.95. Here’s the catch: every time somebody buys a copy, the price goes up 25 cents. Right now, the price is $26.20. And that’s still an AMAZING deal for all 10 of these licks courses. So if you want to take your lead guitar playing to the next level, or just have a blast playing some killer guitar licks, you should definitely check it out. :-) Go here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/greatestlicksbundle/promo/ Make sure you check it out ASAP, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. You can go here to watch preview videos from the Greatest Licks Bundle → ruclips.net/p/PLXsgqaRTz85VtZY8dTnVeIX4M7KbXuPUl
For new guitar players - he is essentially teaching the first shape of the MINOR PENTATONIC scale - a scale widely used by rock and blues musicians for soloing. He is leaving out notes but essentially it is teaching you how to use the notes from minor pentatonic to craft a simple solo, placing emphasis on the root note. Absolutely brilliant lesson!
Thanks for watching, Cobi! And you're right, this technique uses the minor pentatonic scale. :-) Just wanted to let you know, Steve’s holding a free webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, June 15th) at 5 PM Pacific called 5 Music Theory Shortcuts Every Guitarist Should Know. In the webinar, you’ll discover: -- 4 essential chords you need to know to play 90% of popular songs so you’ll never have to look up tabs -- 1 easy way to use the major scale to find ANY chord on the fretboard. -- 1 simple tip to memorize all the notes. -- How to choose the right scale for your solos so you can improvise over any song across the fretboard. The webinar is NOT on RUclips. If you want to join, go here to get registered: guitarzoom.com/musictheorymadeeasy20/webinar/registration/ ...and hurry, because spots are limited. :-) Hope to see you at the webinar! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Honestly, this is just great in any aspect, the way you explain makes it so easy to understand (even though english is not my mother tongue) i guess this is what you can call real talent .. thanks for it all !
Thanks Mr Steve, thanks a million. I dont know what to say more. You awaken me to grab my guitar back which was left aside for 20 yrs. I use to sing with that by playing some bar cords and always thought that to progrss on that will be not mind and no more try. As soon as i found you, i tried your lesssons on my dusty old guitar and now i cant stop playing that and i love every minute of that. I will always thank you to you for kick starting my heart to go my life in beautiful way.
Thanks for the kind words, H! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, Steve’s holding a brand-new soloing webinar this Tuesday (April 19) at 4 PM Pacific. If you’re interested, go here and register ASAP → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/? …because spots are filling up FAST. :-) The webinar is part of Steve’s new 6-Week Soloing Challenge. You’ll discover how to… ✅ Play creative solos with jaw-dropping speed and fluidity even if you don’t know your fretboard… ✅ Confidently solos over any style of music without sounding like scales… ✅ Effortlessly combine scales, triads, licks, the CAGED system, and modes together without getting lost or confused, and ✅ Synchronize your fretting hand with your picking hand so you nail every note of your solo. It’s guaranteed to help you take your solos to the next level, plus it’s going to be a lot of fun. :-) Go here and sign up ASAP if you’re interested →guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/? …and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. For more details about Steve’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge, go here → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/?
I caught a video Monday the 11th 01 21 it was very inspiring . It was a live feed . The teacher I had been studying under for nearly 15 years I just got really very little from it. The video I watched that was 45 min. long I got more out of that than the last 15 years from the other guy. I have to start with beginners because I have found the just playing scales over and over is boring going no place . Getting only tiny pieces of info just does not work . Steve you do a super job explaining everything . I had a band but with this covid 19 well we do not jam anymore. We did play out and always welcomed to play again. I am the lead guitarist not great but know enough to get by . I do not want to be just getting by . I believe You can help me change that . THANK YOU !
Thanks Steve been into music most my life recently been placed into the front man/rythum guitarist role. I've always been up-front but never played at the same time due to my confidence level on the guitar. After just a few key pointers from you (pentatonic and their positions) my eyes have been opened. Wow! Also I would like to add your teaching technique is easy, fun, and interesting. Straight to the point. Thanks...Rock-n-Roll!
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I have been a school teacher for more than a decade, what I want to say is that I know what does it mean to be a GREAT teacher, and YOU ARE AN AMAZING TEACHER!!!! I have never seen anyone explaining this in such a simple, clear, and beautiful manner. Thank you so much for sharing with others your talent. I do not know if you studied to become a teacher, but you understand very well how to do it. I am so excited to try what you just taught me. I will give you an update later. Kudos mi amigo, y muchas gracias.
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I love how doesn't put himself above others and make everyone think they suck compared to him. He legitimately wants to help anyone who wants to learn, learn and he makes it easy to understand and continues to make sure everyone knows it is to have fun. At the end of the day, music is about having fun.
That's what it's all about, raise each other up, especially in this disgusting mess we call social media :-)
This is goldmine. So essentially what is happening here is playing the partial sequence of pentatonic scale in first position corresponding to the chord the solo is played over. Suddenly it is all beginning to get unlocked in mind and make sense. Thank you Steve.
I don't know which is better, your teaching method or your personality. Thanks Steve you are a gift to the internet!
Mcmadman, I could not agree more, and he makes it fun and simple, and relates to all levels of players, and for me this is important.
Agreed! Steve makes soloing so easy. I've been stuck playing rhythm and over-complicating things with trying to remember blues scales etc ... when all I needed was this 6 note approach. Thanks Steve, you are gift to all guitar players out there!
He really has a great, inviting presence. It's all very encouraging. If you want a laugh, I've really been into bluegrass and looked into this to do more with my licks and was delighted by this video.
James Cook : same for me. SS is a great teacher and keeps it interesting. Great work teacher1
Agreed, literally one of the most likeable people I've ever seen on the internet!
Thank you !!! Having been (trying to) playing the guitar for close to 60 yrs., yours was the most clear, most concise, most helpful lesson on "soloing" I've ever seen - your suggestions are oh-so-useful for me, because I heavily use Barre chords, up and down the fretboard, for my rythum playing - above any $$$ I hope you get for publishing your advice, it's my wish you feel very deep satisfaction and gratification in knowing you're bringing the joys of playing guitar and music in new ways to even old duffers like me !!! Again, all my gratitude !!!
WOW! Steve....I am 58 yrs old....used to play in shit bands in my youth..LOL..Never been a great player...know most of my chords, but gave it away over 20 yrs ago. This video has inspired me so much - I just went out and bought a brand new yamaha gig pack with a VOX amp. My very 1st NEW guitar I might add. I'm going to get back into music....and learn from your vids...well done mate...From Australia....(my wife has made me buy some headphones) LOL...
This is probably the best guitar lesson I've ever seen on RUclips 🙌
I say that about every one of Steve's videos
I love this guy's teaching method and presentation. +1 for "If music always maid sense, we wouldn't have Rock... we just wouldn't." Amen, brother.
This literally Help me a lot,ive been struggling so hard to understand this ,but with you im able to get it in just 5 minutes.
thank you so much sir!
Positive, thorough, patient, good, understandable, and no ego. Can't ask for much more in a teacher! Guitar playing and teaching have their share of narcissists who crap on everyone they perceive as inferior but you are a breath of fresh air. I guarantee your videos have more people sticking with the guitar than others, and that's a testament to your teaching. Thank you, Steve!
This was the best "silent spin" of the minor pentatonic. Steve you have gotta be one of the best guitar teachers out there.
Steve! This is one of the best lessons I’ve encountered in RUclips. Thank you! Thank you!
Well done, sir! It is true that teachers are born (I teach too) and you certainly have it. The two messages in your videos "Have fun" and "If music made sense rock'n'roll would not exist" should be framed and put up in every musician's room. Thank you for sharing!
What an interesting and UNDERSTANDABLE lesson. Thank you Steve!
As a beginner this is the most interesting lesson I've seen..
Great channel, really appreciate the time you put into this ..
You're such a great teacher! I like the vibes and encouragement. My fear of soloing just vanished! Thank you!
It is people like this who just have the greatest attitude that means people just starting out can feel like they have a chance. Excellent work.
I started playing in '89, started working on lead patters in '93, and in all these years, that's the best and most memorable chord-to-pattern correlation I have ever heard. Very nice job. Thanks for posting.
I want to thank you for all your help. You are the best guitar teacher I have ever had. You make learning the guitar easy to understand.
Best teacher ever. You make things very simple
Best teacher I've watched on youtube. You've changed my outlook on how to learn the guitar. Hope you get more viewers.
Thank you!
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I agree. There are many teachers I watch and I like. But Steve is among the best of the best. . He is an awesome teacher.
Been busking in the UK for many many years. This lesson opens up so much more fun. Thank you so much and bless you.
I have been watching your blog for a while and I find you are a great music teacher with very practical solutions to all level of players and the patience you display I very impress. You are GOD sent 😘👍
I have been playing for 30+ years, I am perplex why this very simple but awesome technique has not been tough to me in the hundred of lesson over the years. Super fun to have stumble across this.
as someone who has been looking for a where to start tool for years, this is probably the best building block ive come across, nd not only for basic soloing but a how to finding your notes on the neck as well. Rock on!!!
One of the best lessons i've watched. Im having a hard time studying the theory, but this lesson helps me a lot. Thank you so much Mr. Steve Stein. Your the best! Greetings from Philippines. Thank you! 😁👍
My God, Steve. You are the best at teaching. I've been playing since 1966 and your basics are really helping teach my son along with tips from me. Fantastic! We both have a solid ear for music. Helps immensely up and down the neck. You make thing tie together nicely. I too "played for years not understanding how it works". You bring clarity in a fun way.
Absolutely the best teacher I have ever seen. Wish I could have had this lesson 15 years ago.
I'm self taught except for 4 months of lessons almost 13 years ago. I've practiced pentatonic scales forever but this is so simple with some instant results. After I get used to this solo I can throw in the number 1 and 2 strings as well. Thank you.
You are most welcome, Donald.
Steve
...holy wow. I just laid down the best solo I've ever played in my 30 years of owning a guitar. Thanks, man. Now on to translating these 6 notes to the rest of the fretboard...
Gary Reid Music The five positions of the Pentatonic Minor and Major should help a lot.
Been playing for 20 years. Best guitar soloing video I have ever seen. Hands down. Thumbs up
I began playing guitar about an year ago. I found your lessons about 4 months ago. From what people say, im very lucky to learn from you at the very begining. Thanks
out of the blue, from 1000 web sites, looking for a HEROES lesson, i stumbled into your site, and......I...got hooked...Your 5 minutes solo act is a great experience with lots of fun. I recommend, afterthoughts, because you make it simple and fun an efficient !
Steve is the best guitar teacher in RUclips. No doubt, and I have seen many.
This video will keep me going for a while. I was totally stuck with soloing.
Thank you very much indeed.
I wish I had discovered you when I started playing guitar. What a great teacher you are!
Wow, I know this video has been out for awhile,
but making music never gets old. This video actually made me pick up my guitar again. I’m going to sign up for your lessons Steve, thanks man
Awesome, Mike! Thanks for watching, and thanks for sharing your experience! :-)
Just wanted to let you know, Steve’s holding a Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their guitar playing to the next level.
Go here to join: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/
The Blues Jam Workshop includes:
- Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos
- How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos
- Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction
- Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing
Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing!
- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. Go here to check out Steve’s NEW Blues Masterclass: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/promo/
This connects a lot. I’ve been eyes deep in The Heavy Guitar Bible I got in my teen years, now 52. My 3 note per string and pentatonics are still soullessly robotic but I stay on them. I lost interest in this for 26 years. You’re a brilliant instructor with the talent of making this understandable. Moveable patters, ext. I look forward in the near future investing in your time to unlock this all.
Awesome, James! Thanks for watching, and thanks for all the kind words! :-)
Make sure you check out Steve's new Blues Masterclass if you haven't already: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/promo/
Because there’s some cool limited edition bonus items like GuitarZoom guitar straps, koozies, and more, but only while supplies last.
And just a heads-up, Steve’s got a brand new Blues Jam Workshop for any guitarist who wants to take their blues playing to the next level.
You’ll discover easy and fun ways to add bluesy mojo to your solos, so you can sound great and play with confidence in any setting. Click the link and pick a time that fits your schedule: guitarzoom.com/bluesmasterclass/webinar/registration/
The Blues Jam Workshop includes:
✔️ Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Solos
✔️ How to Break Out of the Typical Blues Boxes for Better Solos
✔️ Tips to Solo Over Each Blues Chord | Give Your Blues Solos Direction
✔️ Learn to Make Your Guitar Sing
Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing!
- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. Here’s the tab for the workshop, so you can take a look and see if the Blues Jam Workshop is right for you: drive.google.com/file/d/1sZIalAGlDV1qdYQKCP6VEEqiT7bQx8Rl/view
Should have learnt the guitar back in the 60's, yes - I was young then! Just decided to pick up the guitar now, with no music knowledge whatsoever. Watching your videos shows me that there might just be some 'light at the end of the tunnel' for me, and that I might JUST be able to learn a bit of guitar playing. Thanks for the confidence boost!
This guy is the best teacher. Love Steve. All his videos are so enlightening.
Been learning guitar for 3 weeks now and stumbled on this and my instructor was pumped that I could do this when I next saw him. your the man.
This may very well be the finest lesson for beginner guitar solo ever made. Thanks!
Great video. I have only waited for a lesson like this for about 10 years!!!!! No need for me to stress about soloing in the right chord. It makes playing so much more fun. Thanks alot.
This just blew my mind. Learning how to Solo has been a slow process for me and you just made it so freaking easy. I’m subscribing right now
I have been playing guitar for 10 years and this is the Best guitar lesson ive ever watched, very good way of making good simple music. great video
This works because the shape you are referring to (set of 6 notes) is part of the first pattern of the pentatonic scale that you explained in another video. I love how you brought it together into a consistent theme that goes along with soloing! THANKS!
Super teacher
This is by far the best lesson video about playing lead i have ever watched - and i've watched alot - nothing else made so much sense and gave me so many new ideas and licks
Thank you for this lesson man! I’ve been learning pentatonic scales and this method is really going to help me remember where that root note lies within the scale.
I’m new to soloing and want to feel the music a bit more so just using the six notes for now out of the pentatonic scales really simplifies it for me which will help me focus more on listening. Hopefully as I get better I’ll start feeling comfortable with the rest of the shape too.
Great teaching man. Thank you again. 👍🏼🎸
What a beautiful lesson for a beginning player. You've got a gift for presentation.
Thank you!
Steve
Thanks Steve I can learn more from you in 5 minutes than I ever thought possible.
Steve wow! You’re more than awesome! as well as a legend. What a great gift to humanity. I have paid guitar teachers in the past, they end up frustrating me, but just in 5 mins of listening and watching you and I am already into it. God bless you.
Thank you so much! This knowledge has completely made soloing fun to learn! I always dreaded learning it cause it seemed very hard, but now I'm all in.
Awesome!
Steve
WOW! Im an intermediate, trying to teach my son, but Im not a guitar teacher. I wish someone explained this to me 20 years ago, i would be way more advanced now. This is a great way to keep a beginner interested. My music teacher was boring and i got despondent. I have just subscribed. I wish i had youtube when i started learning!
This was the best explanation of solos I have watched. Thank you so much! It's like a veil has been lifted off solos and now I can finally start understanding it.
Wow! All confusion blown away in 15 minutes! Steve, you're a Godsend, brother! Thank you
So glad to hear this!
Steve
I can’t believe that after all these years trying to understand and being baffled at how guitar players move around up and down the fretboard, and this one lesson, I now understand!! Damn!!
This is great, it's not just inculcating techniques but also more of pushing u farther,.. the boosting of learner's morale not to be trapped by frustrating moments
Thanks Steve! I've been teaching my younger brother. And you make it so much easier to explain.
One of the best guitar lessons I have ever seen.
This would be disliked by many theoretical and classical nylon-guitar-teachers who want to earn money in their lessons, talking about theory in 3 hours, making much money with talking and not with playing. Two teachers of this kind made me deleting my guitar lessons here on RUclips by bashing me because I had a similar way of teaching my lessons - so please ignore the dislikes and keep doing what you are doing. I deleted all my lessons to stop the bashing - my fault. I should have been stronger - strong like you!
Of course I was not professional like you, but it was fun to do video lessons - I was one of the first german channels here on RUclips teaching guitar for beginners.
Thanks for your lessons.
I've learnt more in the last six months than I have in the past 6 years listening to Steve. Best tutor out there. 👍
That's awesome to hear!
theres a good reason this guy gets almost zero dislikes on his videos!
so easy to understand thankyo
i cant believe anyone would dislike is videos!
Unfortunately, as of today, which is 20th September 2019, this video has 310 dislikes! But dislikes to likes ratio is tending towards zero.
best lesson yet. simple and to the point. too many instructors try to cram so much theory (which is very important) that they forget how to make it fun in the process. keep it up man!
Thank you so much!
Guitarzoom
I love watching Steve's videos, he just knows how to make lessons super easy. And he seems like a really stand up guy!
I have been playing for 20 years, I have been hoovering for “good” online teachers ever since... I am not saying I found him BUT:
This is by FAR the most valuable lesson ever! RUclips is full of “learn this and that in 5 minutes”... But this is really helpfull!!
I will subscribe and follow you Guys!
You are a great teacher to all of us. Thank you for being positive and for being a real mentor.
This guy is the most friendly / badass person I've ever seen!
This is the type of tip that brings the fun back into learning, allowing you to get that hint of something you could be. Thanks so much!
Dude you are the best! I've never sat through a whole tutorial, and I'm already on your fourth one. I'm so glad I've discovered you tonight. Thanks a million for taking the time to teach us these tricks in such a great manner. God bless always...
One of the most beautiful guitar trick i ever heard in my life for free!! Please keep up the good work. 👍👍👍
Thank you!
Steve
Steve, kudos, man, kudos... this has to be the best guitar lesson I've ever seen! Love ya...
He's a great instructor, he is a fantastic musician but not condescending in the least. He's very generous. Thank You Sir.
You are most welcome, David.
Steve
I think I learned more on this video to actually enjoy playing than I ever have. Ive known chords for many years, but never knew how to throw in any riffs
CoolingTower1 - same here. This is a great place to start
CoolingTower - I'm reading a book called "Fretboard Logic" at the moment that teaches the CAGED system and scales that go with chords for riffing. It's changed my playing forever. Can't recommend it enough.
I just got my first electric guitar and I was lucky to come across your channel. More power to you sir!
Steve after playing guitar for several years you have helped me see the solo side that i was never able to grasp.Thank you and keep up the gr8 work..you are a gr8 teacher....
u r my favorite teacher in youtube.........no one can teach like you.....
Great Lesson.. When you have Fun in the learning process.. it drives you strive forward.... A great instructor...Your whole approach is Fantastic..
Expert instruction! Expert instructor! For a bedroom guitar player, this should turn on a light. You obviously know that your "audience" is not Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, PHDs in music theory, etc. So, one of the best "beginning" guitar lessons that I've ever seen for soloing. Use the Force for good Steve! Rock on! Rip it up! lol (I also "like it" that you don't "sound" like you just smoked a pound of dope.)
That teaching attitude is amazing. Much respect brotha!
Thank you so much, Asad!
Steve
Thank you! this is super inspiring! I don't know why but I can't stop smiling when watching your video. thank you again!
The excellence of teaching. Passing this lesson to my grand son.
Wow thanks for this! New subscriber, great teacher. I have been playing for a few years but just hang around the bottom 3-4 frets, and never thought about soloing, thought it would be impossible for me. This has opened up a whole new world, and it's simplicity is amazing. Thanks Steve, you have a new fan!
Steve I am a beginner at Guitar and was almost staled out when I watched your video and started having fun and moving up and down the neck, now I am progressing much better and having fun. I practice 1 to 2 hours a day, Thanks for showing me how to have fun learning.
This is such an awesome lesson for beginners to get into being able to play alone, and more importantly, with others while jamming. Too effin awesome. Thanks man!
What awesome fun. You are my go to for guitar playing teachings. There are lots of RUclips teaching videos but yours suit me best. Thank you so much for that. I haven’t picked up my guitars for a long time and you have given that desire back by making it fun.
Dreaming of a day that I can jam with you bro. Best lessons I ever had are from you. Thank you 😊
Hey thanks so much for the comment and kind words! So glad the lessons have been helpful. Keep up the great work!
I've said it before, Steve, you are the greatest teacher I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. Awesome advice, keep it coming man.
Why did I not watch your videos before??!!! It is awesome!!. Thanks Steve for awakening the spirit again inside me.!
I've been playing rhythm for over 25 years. Yes, I can play some riffs or some little bits within the chords, but this makes sense. Thank you for keeping it clear and simple and making beginning solo parts not so elusive and intimidating.
Man thank u so much. I play guitar for 20 years but just after ur videos i understood the music and started to learn in real!
One of the best, easy to learn, explanations that make sense, and work!
No matter where you go... there you are. Thx Steve-o!
This can be done on any string as long as you adjust when crossing the G string to the B string.
Thanks for watching and commenting! :-)
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Thanks Steve you are the man. I don't understand people who thumbing down such a lesson and such a great teacher.
For new guitar players - he is essentially teaching the first shape of the MINOR PENTATONIC scale - a scale widely used by rock and blues musicians for soloing.
He is leaving out notes but essentially it is teaching you how to use the notes from minor pentatonic to craft a simple solo, placing emphasis on the root note. Absolutely brilliant lesson!
Thanks for watching, Cobi! And you're right, this technique uses the minor pentatonic scale. :-)
Just wanted to let you know, Steve’s holding a free webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, June 15th) at 5 PM Pacific called 5 Music Theory Shortcuts Every Guitarist Should Know.
In the webinar, you’ll discover:
-- 4 essential chords you need to know to play 90% of popular songs so you’ll never have to look up tabs
-- 1 easy way to use the major scale to find ANY chord on the fretboard.
-- 1 simple tip to memorize all the notes.
-- How to choose the right scale for your solos so you can improvise over any song across the fretboard.
The webinar is NOT on RUclips. If you want to join, go here to get registered:
guitarzoom.com/musictheorymadeeasy20/webinar/registration/
...and hurry, because spots are limited. :-)
Hope to see you at the webinar!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
Honestly, this is just great in any aspect, the way you explain makes it so easy to understand (even though english is not my mother tongue) i guess this is what you can call real talent .. thanks for it all !
Gosh... your teaching methods are so GREAT!!! Thank you very much!
Moving from playing chords to any picking pattern is the hardest transition. You just made this easy.
I must go meandering, see you all later. lol :)
Thanks Mr Steve, thanks a million. I dont know what to say more. You awaken me to grab my guitar back which was left aside for 20 yrs. I use to sing with that by playing some bar cords and always thought that to progrss on that will be not mind and no more try. As soon as i found you, i tried your lesssons on my dusty old guitar and now i cant stop playing that and i love every minute of that. I will always thank you to you for kick starting my heart to go my life in beautiful way.
I am so glad to hear this!
You are such a good teacher Steve,you explain things so well that anyone can understand.Great job.
This guy is a real good teacher. Quite unique.
Thanks for the kind words, H! :-)
Just wanted to give a heads-up, Steve’s holding a brand-new soloing webinar this Tuesday (April 19) at 4 PM Pacific. If you’re interested, go here and register ASAP → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/?
…because spots are filling up FAST. :-)
The webinar is part of Steve’s new 6-Week Soloing Challenge. You’ll discover how to…
✅ Play creative solos with jaw-dropping speed and fluidity even if you don’t know your fretboard…
✅ Confidently solos over any style of music without sounding like scales…
✅ Effortlessly combine scales, triads, licks, the CAGED system, and modes together without getting lost or confused, and
✅ Synchronize your fretting hand with your picking hand so you nail every note of your solo.
It’s guaranteed to help you take your solos to the next level, plus it’s going to be a lot of fun. :-)
Go here and sign up ASAP if you’re interested →guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/webinar/registration/?
…and no matter what, keep playing!
- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. For more details about Steve’s 6-Week Soloing Challenge, go here → guitarzoom.com/6weeksoloingchallenge/promo-2/?
I caught a video Monday the 11th 01 21 it was very inspiring . It was a live feed . The teacher I had been studying under for nearly 15 years I just got really very little from it. The video I watched that was 45 min. long I got more out of that than the last 15 years from the other guy. I have to start with beginners because I have found the just playing scales over and over is boring going no place . Getting only tiny pieces of info just does not work . Steve you do a super job explaining everything . I had a band but with this covid 19 well we do not jam anymore. We did play out and always welcomed to play again. I am the lead guitarist not great but know enough to get by . I do not want to be just getting by . I believe You can help me change that . THANK YOU !
Thanks Steve been into music most my life recently been placed into the front man/rythum guitarist role. I've always been up-front but never played at the same time due to my confidence level on the guitar. After just a few key pointers from you (pentatonic and their positions) my eyes have been opened. Wow! Also I would like to add your teaching technique is easy, fun, and interesting. Straight to the point. Thanks...Rock-n-Roll!