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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.
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 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.
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 !!!
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.
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!
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!
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
Omg! Amazing, I can't believe there is actually someone on here that actually gives a dam and can teach to absolute perfection, I have a headache from watching so many RUclips videos trying to find lessons of value, you explain so so well and make it so easy to understand and pick up and put into practice, even going back to your video learning the fret board, now this solo technique, I wish I knew 20 years ago, so much out there so many scams to part with your money and teach you absolutely nothing, I have learned so much from you in just 20 mins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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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'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.
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.
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
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!!
...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 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.
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/
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!
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!
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 !
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!
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. 👍🏼🎸
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.)
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
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!!!
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
Just filled in the missing info for a 55 year old that could never quite get the random lead, always had to spend hours trying to create one when others just seem to know the right place off the top of their heads. Gratitude to you sir! Lots of new practice in my future.
Awesome, Mike! If you want even more cool stuff to practice, go here: guitarzoom.com/join When you become a GuitarZoom Member, you get instant access to over 40 of Steve's best guitar courses. These courses cover everything from basic chords and strumming to advanced soloing techniques. So you can make steady progress in all aspects of your playing, no matter your skill level. Check it out, thanks for the kind words, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
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.
You're one hell of a teacher. 😎 I've been playing guitar longer than you've been alive and you taught me something today. I've been doing this for years but never thought about why it worked. RUclips and guys like you are why 8 year olds can play better than guys that have been playing for 40 years. 😃 You have a new subscriber.
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! 😁👍
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.
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.
Add to the fact that I'm a lefty and it compounds my confusion, but dang, you just helped me start to understand a bit of the fretboard. THANK YOU SO MUCH STEVE!!! I feel like I can move forward a bit now. 😁
Holy s**t, this is so simple. I've been "playing" off and on (mostly all off) for 30 years and this is something I can wrap my brain around. I'm laughing my a$$ off now actually sounding like I know what I'm doing. I had the misfortune of trying to play the guitar way before the internet and everything was an unscalable brick wall. Thanks Steve for the ladder to get over the wall.
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 😘👍
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 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 !
At Last! The BREAKTHROUGH! I know the open chords, I have discovered the 6 notes across three strings, but I never knew how to put them together. This video makes things so clear, and it's presented in such an understanding way (I'm a beginner, hey - he get's it). I can't wait to get home and try this out. Thanks a million
Steve is the best teacher for new guitarist who just want to have fun! Of course this is limited in the sounds, but who cares we cant all be Steve and he knows that!
13:35 If MY music had to make sense I never would have picked up the guitar. I'm a 63 yr. old beginner who just wants to have some fun. This is a GREAT lesson Steve. I think I can handle this.
Dude is LEGIT. Probably the best teacher period. He doesn't know this but he is gonna teach me to play at least one song before I travel to the other side...
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
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!
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...
Thanks so much. I wish i`d watched this a long time ago. I`m a strummer and always convinced myself that i can`t play lead. The mystique has been blown to bits. Best 15 minutes of my time spent with my clothes on for a long time.Respect is due.
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....
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.
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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 :-)
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 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.
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 !!!
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!
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!
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 is probably the best guitar lesson I've ever seen on RUclips 🙌
I say that about every one of Steve's videos
This was the best "silent spin" of the minor pentatonic. Steve you have gotta be one of the best guitar teachers out there.
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!
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!
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
Omg! Amazing, I can't believe there is actually someone on here that actually gives a dam and can teach to absolute perfection, I have a headache from watching so many RUclips videos trying to find lessons of value, you explain so so well and make it so easy to understand and pick up and put into practice, even going back to your video learning the fret board, now this solo technique, I wish I knew 20 years ago, so much out there so many scams to part with your money and teach you absolutely nothing, I have learned so much from you in just 20 mins ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Glad you enjoyed the video! If you’re interested in checking out more of Steve's stuff, try the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: guitarzoom.com/join
Thanks for watching! :-)
-- GuitarZoom Staff
Steve! This is one of the best lessons I’ve encountered in RUclips. Thank you! Thank you!
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.
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'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
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.
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
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!!
As a beginner this is the most interesting lesson I've seen..
Great channel, really appreciate the time you put into this ..
What an interesting and UNDERSTANDABLE lesson. Thank you 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.
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'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!
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/
You're such a great teacher! I like the vibes and encouragement. My fear of soloing just vanished! Thank you!
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!
This guy is the most friendly / badass person I've ever seen!
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.
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!
Top post here. Like other commentators, I have been playing for over 40 years (Rhythm) and I just had a Damascus moment with this.
Been playing for 20 years. Best guitar soloing video I have ever seen. Hands down. Thumbs up
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 !
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.
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. 👍🏼🎸
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.)
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
Absolutely the best teacher I have ever seen. Wish I could have had this lesson 15 years ago.
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.
From Brazil: dude..you're amazing teacher...i've learnt much more in this vídeo than one month of study alone with another guys...
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!!!
Best teacher ever. You make things very simple
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.
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
Been busking in the UK for many many years. This lesson opens up so much more fun. Thank you so much and bless you.
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.
Outstanding.....very good,
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Just filled in the missing info for a 55 year old that could never quite get the random lead, always had to spend hours trying to create one when others just seem to know the right place off the top of their heads. Gratitude to you sir! Lots of new practice in my future.
Awesome, Mike!
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Check it out, thanks for the kind words, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
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.
u r my favorite teacher in youtube.........no one can teach like 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
You're one hell of a teacher. 😎
I've been playing guitar longer than you've been alive and you taught me something today. I've been doing this for years but never thought about why it worked.
RUclips and guys like you are why 8 year olds can play better than guys that have been playing for 40 years. 😃
You have a new subscriber.
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! 😁👍
Amazing. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
You are welcome!
Steve Stine ...best guitar instructor on the innerweb. Hands down. Plus he's a real nice guy.
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.
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!
Guitarzoom
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.
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.
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.
wow.. thank you soo much.. you gave me clarity.. 🙏😊
Add to the fact that I'm a lefty and it compounds my confusion, but dang, you just helped me start to understand a bit of the fretboard. THANK YOU SO MUCH STEVE!!! I feel like I can move forward a bit now. 😁
Holy s**t, this is so simple. I've been "playing" off and on (mostly all off) for 30 years and this is something I can wrap my brain around. I'm laughing my a$$ off now actually sounding like I know what I'm doing. I had the misfortune of trying to play the guitar way before the internet and everything was an unscalable brick wall. Thanks Steve for the ladder to get over the wall.
I wish I had discovered you when I started playing guitar. What a great teacher you are!
The excellence of teaching. Passing this lesson to my grand son.
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 😘👍
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
Mind blown.
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 !
At Last! The BREAKTHROUGH! I know the open chords, I have discovered the 6 notes across three strings, but I never knew how to put them together. This video makes things so clear, and it's presented in such an understanding way (I'm a beginner, hey - he get's it). I can't wait to get home and try this out. Thanks a million
Great Advice Steve Thanks and best wishes
You are a great teacher to all of us. Thank you for being positive and for being a real mentor.
Steve is the best teacher for new guitarist who just want to have fun! Of course this is limited in the sounds, but who cares we cant all be Steve and he knows that!
13:35 If MY music had to make sense I never would have picked up the guitar. I'm a 63 yr. old beginner who just wants to have some fun. This is a GREAT lesson Steve. I think I can handle this.
I love watching Steve's videos, he just knows how to make lessons super easy. And he seems like a really stand up guy!
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!
This may very well be the finest lesson for beginner guitar solo ever made. Thanks!
I just got my first electric guitar and I was lucky to come across your channel. More power to you sir!
Wow! All confusion blown away in 15 minutes! Steve, you're a Godsend, brother! Thank you
So glad to hear this!
Steve
Oh wow, THANK YOU. I have been a beginner guitar hacker for decades -lol and nobody has ever showed me these techniques--simply awesome.
Awesome to hear!
Steve
Rock needs more nice guys like this!
Dude is LEGIT. Probably the best teacher period. He doesn't know this but he is gonna teach me to play at least one song before I travel to the other side...
Hey thanks for the comment! Glad the lessons are helpful. Keep up the good work and any questions feel free to ask!
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
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!
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...
Thanks so much. I wish i`d watched this a long time ago. I`m a strummer and always convinced myself that i can`t play lead. The mystique has been blown to bits. Best 15 minutes of my time spent with my clothes on for a long time.Respect is due.
It’s so nice to hear an expert teach well - without talking down to me or over my head. Thanks bro!
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.
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....
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 Steve I can learn more from you in 5 minutes than I ever thought possible.
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.
One of the most beautiful guitar trick i ever heard in my life for free!! Please keep up the good work. 👍👍👍
Thank you!
Steve