Triads are the SECRET to good melody. Guitar Lesson - MicroLesson ML103

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
  • In this MicroLesson, I'll explain how using triads can make a huge difference in the way you improvise a melody, and how to combine them with the pentatonic scales.
    To view the tabbed out song example and download the MP3 jam tracks (multiple tempos), visit: www.activemelo...

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  • @Earthstein
    @Earthstein 9 месяцев назад +122

    It bothers me that this presenter has a guitar that I want.

    • @youarenotaghost2589
      @youarenotaghost2589 8 месяцев назад +3

      It is beautiful in every way.

    • @Earthstein
      @Earthstein 8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the tip. I have to figure out what it is. @@youarenotaghost2589

    • @philipbyrnes7501
      @philipbyrnes7501 8 месяцев назад +4

      So what?

    • @01swainco
      @01swainco 8 месяцев назад +2

      I want the old school big stereo in the background!😂😂😂

    • @Magicalfluidprocess
      @Magicalfluidprocess 8 месяцев назад +6

      I would suggest you get a handle on your jealousy 😂

  • @andyjales
    @andyjales 9 месяцев назад +50

    Wow Brian, this micro lesson is a HUGE lesson!!!!!! Lots of great concepts in just 12 minutes. Awesome !!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!

    • @ruedrolet
      @ruedrolet 23 дня назад +1

      Agree 100% that this lesson is huge. Now if i can only get a handle on “weaving” the trisds and the pentatonic together. Maybe just following exactly what he did and playing it often?

  • @jescollo
    @jescollo 8 месяцев назад +40

    Hope your son knows how lucky he is to have you teaching him guitar like this.

  • @stoneglad
    @stoneglad 9 месяцев назад +43

    This micro lesson teaches more valuable information and techniques than most people’s macro lessons!!
    I love those chromatic walkdowns you use at the end !!

  • @SixStringSlinger1
    @SixStringSlinger1 9 месяцев назад +17

    Best YT guitar teacher.. but can we take a second to appreciate how Brian is one of the best players on YT period! I don't care about shreddy licks, and sweep picking. I care about melody. I care about phrasing. I care about composition, and creativity. Brian has that mastered!
    No exaggeration- one of my favorite players ever. I can't express how much I appreciate Brian's playing! Coming from an SRV/Hendrix/Clapton nerd, that is a huge compliment.

  • @billholman279
    @billholman279 8 месяцев назад +9

    I have played guitar since 1967 and have never seen a more concise and informative lesson. Very well done! Thank you!!!

  • @Cappaghgrove
    @Cappaghgrove 9 месяцев назад +7

    Brian..I said if before. You are way better than anyone else out there. Have a great Xmas

  • @peterbooras8223
    @peterbooras8223 9 месяцев назад +3

    love the lesson... what guitar are you playing ?

  • @pepperoni_tony
    @pepperoni_tony 9 месяцев назад +5

    First of all thank you so much for all of your online content you’ve made a world of a difference in the last 2 months of my playing and improving.
    When we are supposed to mix triads with major and minor scales, do we imagine the triads as their own chords, but laying over the pentatonics/scales of the keys root note? or do we swap scales with the chord tone we are highlighting.
    Thank you again for all your teachings!

  • @smthnew861
    @smthnew861 8 месяцев назад +2

    My death metal band members will love this

  • @johnbuell8035
    @johnbuell8035 9 месяцев назад +2

    What’s that guitar? Looks great…

  • @dubbledot
    @dubbledot 9 месяцев назад +7

    Love it. Family lessons are golden. I'm glad you shared this with us. More on this subject, please! You're a very good teacher! Thanks so much!

  • @liammusik
    @liammusik 9 месяцев назад +9

    This Guitar is sooo beautiful. 😍

  • @EdmundFeeley
    @EdmundFeeley 8 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoyed the lesson, but thought the solo you played at the end sounded much more Country than Bluesy. Is that what you were going for?

  • @jimlutz8092
    @jimlutz8092 8 месяцев назад +4

    This is a great video to understand how and when to incorporate "double stops" in your blues-rock soloing. Even just adding a few of these techniques, including sliding into the double-stops, can make the single-note pentatonic soloist (the typical intermediate player) sound more bluesy and legit.

  • @milpenn55
    @milpenn55 2 месяца назад +1

    I really love that guitar. What brand and model is it?

  • @espedale
    @espedale 8 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent lesson! You tied everything together beautifully. I think the secret sauce is showing the actual application of the triads concept with a jam track. That, and you have a great ear!

  • @susandaniels4879
    @susandaniels4879 9 месяцев назад +7

    I need these kind of lessons, nicely explained Brian

    • @UncleDickeysRandomLife
      @UncleDickeysRandomLife Месяц назад

      Small bites every day. Have benefits. recap The next day with A Bit More.. I learned 10 Songs last night.

  • @robhonohan4289
    @robhonohan4289 9 месяцев назад +2

    Nice! I don’t think it’s a stretch to say this lesson could be expanded to fit a song like Brown Eyed Girl. It’s the same key with Emi in the progression.

  • @MarkandSandieInMotion
    @MarkandSandieInMotion 4 месяца назад

    As a beginner, focused primarily on learning melodies, I have a question anyone here would care to answer. If I start a melody in the key of C, can you weave into it the minor pentatonic scale then jump to a major scale? Before watching this I thought if you play in the key of C you're basically staying in the major scales. Like I said, I'm a beginner:)

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody  4 месяца назад

      yes, you can start a melody in the C major scale, jump over to the C minor pentatonic scale to blues things up, and them jump back into C major pentatonic or C major scale. this only works if the song is in a major key though. If the song is in a minor key - you couldn't use the C major scale, or C major pentatonic scale.

  • @ablinil
    @ablinil 2 месяца назад +2

    What kind of guitar is this?

  • @virgilgray
    @virgilgray 8 месяцев назад +2

    I agree with this. I started learning triads when I was 14, and it worked for me learning to play lead.

  • @dr123hall
    @dr123hall 9 месяцев назад +1

    Andy sums this Important For Any Guitar Playing at Any Level tutorial, just Great Stuff. Bravo All around!

  • @BoboLearns
    @BoboLearns 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Sorry I just couldn't stop drifting away and looking at the guitar a few times. It's so beautiful with the nice light on it.

  • @ademayem6152
    @ademayem6152 9 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful lesson & what guitar is that?

  • @pdub4600
    @pdub4600 15 дней назад

    Been playing for 10-15 years now and finally getting to Triads haha opens everything up!

  • @johnmontgomery1911
    @johnmontgomery1911 14 дней назад

    Excellent llessons thanks. Can you tell me what make of giutar is? Looks and sounds great!

  • @Learnamericanenglishonline
    @Learnamericanenglishonline 9 месяцев назад

    Great lesson! That really opened a few doors for me.

  • @geoffreytester3815
    @geoffreytester3815 2 месяца назад

    Clear as mud lol Unfortunately I’m a visual learner
    it makes a-lot of huge assumptions that you know all the notes on the fret board and where the intervals you need are - like your flat 7

  • @DexterHudson-c6r
    @DexterHudson-c6r 5 месяцев назад

    As a beginner where do I start on your channel? Which lesson is for absolute beginner? I love your channel.

  • @scottconnors8419
    @scottconnors8419 8 месяцев назад

    Where'd u get that guitar, I'd live one,sounds very clear.. enjoyed

  • @willkirby5520
    @willkirby5520 Месяц назад

    Lost me within the first minute with these triads....I just don't get how to break down an entire chord into pieces.

  • @limadamata8883
    @limadamata8883 8 месяцев назад

    Is this guitar satin? Beautiful! Looks like I am in a 1930 movie.

  • @dadkingcoffey8333
    @dadkingcoffey8333 9 месяцев назад +1

    What is that guitar. Iv never seen one it's a beutiful work of art❤❤

  • @johnwilkinson8018
    @johnwilkinson8018 Месяц назад

    You exploded my mind!! This is a bit excellent mate!!!!!!!

  • @ElJeffe_
    @ElJeffe_ 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great lesson! Love the size and sound of that Wide Sky!

  • @walshydpo
    @walshydpo 9 месяцев назад +1

    Would you like a new 57 year son?

  • @mikecouvillon2393
    @mikecouvillon2393 9 месяцев назад +2

    Nice!! Thank you

  • @stephenedwardleemusic8997
    @stephenedwardleemusic8997 8 месяцев назад +1

    nice lesson thanks !! beautiful guitar

  • @rompstar
    @rompstar 8 месяцев назад

    Kind of going too fast, but I did learn a few things I guess

  • @surfrby8876
    @surfrby8876 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great lesson , thank you , and love that guitar

  • @erep1255
    @erep1255 7 месяцев назад

    That "simple" jam you did at the end was off the hook!

  • @dangquesadilla
    @dangquesadilla 9 месяцев назад +2

    🔥🎸

  • @robbeazizo7829
    @robbeazizo7829 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have had more aha moments with your lessons and this was another. You sir are a fantastic teacher.

  • @robwozniak9912
    @robwozniak9912 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great lesson, especially the demonstration at the end.

  • @KaiserSoze-dp1hw
    @KaiserSoze-dp1hw 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great vid. Beautiful guitar!!!!!

  • @bigtguitars7312
    @bigtguitars7312 8 месяцев назад

    What’s that lovely guitar you are playing?

  • @jeffro.
    @jeffro. 6 месяцев назад

    Wow, great stuff, Brian!
    And, I'd sure like to have (or even just play) some of your guitars!
    All those years ago, I thought being a musician was a "dead end job."
    To me, it depends on how good you are, ie, how well you play.
    Of course, that in itself depends on how much it drives you. Because, if you're driven (like I am), you'll practice all the time, and you'll always work hard to keep getting better!
    (Which is what I do.)
    I can only wonder how good I'd be today, if I hadn't taken a 30+ year hiatus, lol.
    Still, I'm better than I was a year ago, and I see progress weekly, sometimes daily!
    Especially with your lessons!
    You're an excellent teacher, and many of the songs you've written to illustrate a concept have helped me in ways that I can't describe.
    I always learn a lot about playing when I learn the songs, and I continue to learn when I practice them!
    Often I'll add to them or change them in places.
    As I get better, I'm more confident (and better) at modifying them. Sometimes I'll go around & around, playing something over & over (with my own transition to begin again) and I'll play certain sections differently each time.
    This is all helping me to improvise!
    All on account of your teaching me theory and improv "secrets."
    See, you (and most ppl) thought this comment was all about me, lol.
    But, I brought it back around to thanking you!
    👍 👌

  • @BanjoLemonade
    @BanjoLemonade 9 месяцев назад

    WOW your son is learning guitar!!! That’s great.

  • @citizenphaid1880
    @citizenphaid1880 8 месяцев назад

    What glorious guitar
    Is that you are holding?

  • @kentaro109
    @kentaro109 8 месяцев назад

    Does anybody knows what guitar is it?

  • @jackschijven8219
    @jackschijven8219 9 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome. I have got to do that right away 😅

  • @ollielindsay
    @ollielindsay 5 месяцев назад

    Cool guitar. Great lesson

  • @faceboyproductions
    @faceboyproductions 7 месяцев назад

    I don't understand a single thing... where do I go from here... I've been playing 3 years and only have basic theory knowledge.

  • @robertq8412
    @robertq8412 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the info packed Micro lesson. You should know, I'm very jealous of your son, he gets you live !!! Oh well, while this is 2nd best., It's better than anything else out there 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @joek81981
    @joek81981 8 месяцев назад

    I wonder what it would've been like to learn guitar from my dad. Someone I actually respected. Probably would've been awesome, I reckon.

  • @СергейБогданович-с9д

    Thanks Brain 🙏🍀👌🎼❤️🎵🎶🎸✌️

  • @stannis760
    @stannis760 6 месяцев назад

    Exactly the type of sound I want to learn. Thanks for the lessons, brother! Juggalo Nation #1.

  • @BlackCanvasAudio
    @BlackCanvasAudio 9 месяцев назад

    Another EXCELLENT video Brian. I have a question that has been burning in my brain for quite some time. What do you use to create backing tracks QUICK?

  • @tonb6749
    @tonb6749 8 месяцев назад

    This is a wonderful lesson! Thank you! Your guitar is simply beautiful. What is it?

  • @jonda2282
    @jonda2282 12 дней назад

    This is great. You make it seem so easy 😄

  • @p.errant5452
    @p.errant5452 9 месяцев назад

    I'll echo what others have said: This lesson is micro in length only. I think my guitar playing just jumped a level. Brian, man, you give me hope that I might actually be a half-decent guitar player one of these days. Please keep doing what you're doing. And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  • @KevinAhlgrim
    @KevinAhlgrim 3 месяца назад

    If this is a “micro” lesson then a “macro” lesson would explode my skull. Lots of good content here that will keep me busy with good, focused practice.

  • @ronanfeely3746
    @ronanfeely3746 3 месяца назад

    Woohoo. Brilliant.

  • @dustdevilz4771
    @dustdevilz4771 9 месяцев назад

    I think that was a G chord using the E shape? Not an E. Not intending to criticize just trying to reinforce my limited knowledge.

  • @sakkasouffle
    @sakkasouffle 8 месяцев назад

    I had the Still of the First Frame of your video on my 43" monitor for a while... when i came back i noticed that we have the exact same strap!!!

  • @CraftyGhost90
    @CraftyGhost90 8 месяцев назад

    When improvising with triads do you keep track of the intervals when your playing the notes ?

  • @txxrxxx1221
    @txxrxxx1221 8 месяцев назад

    Excellent lesson. I saw the guitarist at my messianic congregation playing what you just described here. It sounded good but I didn’t know what it was. Then your lesson finds its way to me this morning. What timing! Those were triads! Thank you!

  • @meinhendl
    @meinhendl 9 месяцев назад +1

    I can not thank you enough !

  • @douglaschristine8387
    @douglaschristine8387 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Brian, I love the way you use caged. I hope to get there someday and I'm closing in on you, lol. Sounds great with the harmonies.

  • @dnasawn8783
    @dnasawn8783 8 месяцев назад

    3:22 that's what she said...

  • @couragexcrew
    @couragexcrew 7 месяцев назад

    Question. Across so many videos, it seems like everyone's guitars are tuned a half step down. Is this something to do with the compression of the videos? That doesn't seem to make sense, but I can't quite figure it out. I'm sitting here with my tuner, so it would seem that my guitar is in tune...

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody  7 месяцев назад

      my guitars are always in standard tuning in these videos

    • @couragexcrew
      @couragexcrew 7 месяцев назад

      @@activemelody I figured. It's not just. your channel. Very strange. Incidentally, I was drilling how to find each occasion of a note on the fretboard and it revealed exactly how terrible the intonation is on my little Epiphone. Perhaps it would benefit from a setup.

  • @MirurImage
    @MirurImage 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great lesson.

  • @bobparsonsartist564
    @bobparsonsartist564 8 месяцев назад

    as a fellow guitar teacher, hats off to very nice step by step lesson.

  • @severinkeizer6694
    @severinkeizer6694 8 месяцев назад

    This is a major discovery for me. Thanks a lot, really :-) and happy new year

  • @kevinmurphy9315
    @kevinmurphy9315 8 месяцев назад

    This is one of the greatest guitar lessons on RUclips. This pushes me way ahead of where I used to play. Well done and nice guitar, too.

  • @toneshop
    @toneshop 9 месяцев назад

    This is great! Looking forward to ML104 to dive a bit deeper///

  • @dirkiefredericks3104
    @dirkiefredericks3104 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you man, you're good at what you are doing. Thumbs-up

  • @cockroach19
    @cockroach19 29 дней назад

    One of the most boring lessons i have ever tried to sit through *yawn

  • @pete-g8c
    @pete-g8c 2 месяца назад

    Excellant! I'm gonna have to watch this lesson a few times to get all that.!

  • @MrGodforPresident
    @MrGodforPresident 5 месяцев назад

    great lesson thanks

  • @waxhead63
    @waxhead63 6 месяцев назад

    Interesting, can see where Western swing and rockabilly comes in 👍

  • @Tiburcio1950
    @Tiburcio1950 9 месяцев назад

    Another outstanding lesson. Your explanations are great and easy to follow. Your son is lucky to have a Dad that can teach him how to play guitar.. Have a Merry Christmas.

  • @blastosist
    @blastosist 6 месяцев назад

    Gr EA t lesson - thanks !

  • @DannyWJaco
    @DannyWJaco 8 месяцев назад

    👍🏼

  • @BrothaAustin
    @BrothaAustin 7 месяцев назад

    Please do all the shapes

  • @vg-tube
    @vg-tube 7 месяцев назад

    very nice... tasteful and well thought-out 👍

  • @threeshocks5769
    @threeshocks5769 7 месяцев назад

    I'm convinced that only humanities and the arts will save this world what a wonderful father and teacher you are

  • @actiondefence
    @actiondefence 6 месяцев назад

    Less than a minute in to the video and I've got to say, what a beautiful guitar! I think I'm in love 😍

  • @antserf1231
    @antserf1231 9 месяцев назад

    It amazes me how many good players do not use their forth finger .. . imagine what they can do if they did.

  • @Joshua-sp1kd
    @Joshua-sp1kd 6 месяцев назад

    That was juicy

  • @stucrawford8858
    @stucrawford8858 9 месяцев назад

    What a brilliant lesson! Have played guitar a long time and never have seen this technique. Thanks for the video mate!

  • @vincentkingsdale8334
    @vincentkingsdale8334 8 месяцев назад

    Major pentatonic sounds much better for this progression

  • @timfairfield407
    @timfairfield407 7 месяцев назад

    Ive played a lot of rock and jazz but no one ever showed me this, this is a hoot to play! Thank you!

  • @travisbond4218
    @travisbond4218 6 месяцев назад

    Go buy you one work 3 jobs😢

  • @d.l.huntministries8131
    @d.l.huntministries8131 5 месяцев назад

    That's some good teaching! Thank you...

  • @JawnCoffee
    @JawnCoffee 4 месяца назад

    That was awesome

  • @Texas1836Band
    @Texas1836Band 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this! I’ve been following your lessons re the triads and it has elevated my playing and this is neat element to add to the whole concept
    As always a great lesson! Thanks and Merry Christmas

  • @elugo54
    @elugo54 8 месяцев назад

    Can you tell me what is the guitar you are playing? Brand?

  • @ThePedrogray007
    @ThePedrogray007 7 месяцев назад

    good stuff sir!