Pentatonic Artistry! B.B. King “Thrill is Gone” style lead study. Minor key 12 Bar Blues solo lesson

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @dennischugh
    @dennischugh Год назад +29

    Hands down the premiere guitar channel for enthusiasts, professionals, bar room brawlers, and for anyone that just wants to jump on board for a listen. I’m in the ‘enthusiast’ group but learning a lot with these in depth lessons and I’m also a Patreon subscriber which I highly recommend as the reference material for each lesson is extremely complimentary to the video. Another banger Alex, already looking forward to next week!

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      Thank you Dennis my good friend, your comment really means a lot! I’m so glad you enjoy the videos and the lessons.. your support is much appreciated 🙏🏻🧡

    • @ProbableCauseBluesBand
      @ProbableCauseBluesBand 3 месяца назад

      Best teacher on RUclips IMO!

  • @elrafa782
    @elrafa782 11 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks Alex for this vid. I’m new here, pushed by one of your students, for a reason ! Your pedagogic approach is interesting, playing and sound outstanding, pace and tone of your voice perfect for a non English, your studio is warm and welcome. Well, shorter : you have one more strong follower! 🙏

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  11 месяцев назад

      Ah thank you so much my friend! I’m so glad you enjoyed the lessons! And thanks to your friend/my student for sending you my way! 🙏🏻

  • @karllongbottomguitars9192
    @karllongbottomguitars9192 Год назад +4

    Another outstanding lesson Alex, your attention to detail is phenomenal
    The big takeaway for me here is to concentrate on smaller specific areas of the pentatonic boxes instead of all of them , cheers my friend 👍

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      Ah thanks mate, really glad you got something out of it! 🙏🏻🍻

  • @MulryTime
    @MulryTime Год назад +4

    One thing I love about your choice of songs is that they inevitably have ideas that show up in (relatively) newer more familiar stuff. That G F# Bm progression reminds me of “Hey” by Pixies.

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад +1

      Thanks buddy, I’m glad that comes through! I love all kinds of music and grew up playing in alternative rock bands. The Pixies are a life-long favourite of mine with “Doolittle” ranking in my top 25 albums for sure. 👍🏻🍻

    • @9outof10
      @9outof10 Год назад +1

      Would love to see you tackling an alternative rock lesson!

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад +1

      @@9outof10 thanks man, it’s definitely on the horizon. Trying to find stuff that isn’t already heavily covered on RUclips. Was thinking maybe some Slint or Mogwai at some point soon and maybe onto some more obscure Radiohead, Pixies and Elliott Smith stuff also. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @billydelacruz1500
      @billydelacruz1500 Год назад

      Love your playing and lessons! Your diverse taste in music and heritage style clothes add to the awesome vibe of your channel! Cheers!!!

  • @richdunn9799
    @richdunn9799 Год назад +3

    Thank you Alex! I have been listening to and playing blues for over 45 years and I learned things in this lesson that will improve my playing. The use of the staccatto and "little breath" notes in the phrasing is awesome! I have never read or heard anyone mention the concept of "getting the vibrato up to speed quickly", which is another revelation (and will require some practice!). You are the best!!

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      Wow thank you so much Rich!.. your comment means a lot to me. I’m so glad you found the lesson useful! 🙏🏻

  • @merman1979
    @merman1979 3 дня назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @panabluesman
    @panabluesman Год назад +4

    Your lessons are beyond comparison, outstanding! Especially the ones for Mark Ribot, Jimmie Rivers and Django

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoy them 🙏🏻

  • @dallastoto3189
    @dallastoto3189 11 месяцев назад +2

    The tune has some really cool changes. Thanks for emphasizing them.. cheers Dallas

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment my friend 🙏🏻

  • @lynguist
    @lynguist Год назад +3

    thank you, definetly one of the most important channels for me right now !

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      Thanks buddy, that’s so nice to hear! I appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

  • @johndooley7812
    @johndooley7812 Год назад +2

    Wow! I just found your channel, love it!
    The room ambience is incredible, but the playing and explanation absolute first class. Thanks from NZ.

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      Wow thank you so much! Really glad you dig the videos mate 🙏🏻🍻

    • @johndooley7812
      @johndooley7812 Год назад

      @@AlexFarranGuitar regarding the patron, if I sign up an I cancel at anytime, or is it a longer term commitment?
      Cheers John

    • @neilritson7445
      @neilritson7445 7 месяцев назад

      I'm in NZ too - S Island - v hard to find anyone to jam with!

  • @johnseale9020
    @johnseale9020 11 месяцев назад +2

    Absultulty dug it.

  • @richardjohnson5183
    @richardjohnson5183 Год назад +5

    Thank you Alex! The care you put into these lessons and the attention to detail is hugely appreciated. Just signed up on Patreon, an absolute bargain. Cheers!

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      Oh man, thank you so much for the kind words and the support over on Patreon! So happy you enjoy the videos 🙏🏻

  • @rafa_guitar
    @rafa_guitar 10 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome, love the details on the rhythm part and the phrasing, thanks a lot Alex! Have a nice day ahead

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks buddy, really glad you enjoyed the lesson! :)

  • @elliotfarley
    @elliotfarley Год назад +3

    Fun lesson and lots of great material in the Patreon package. Just taken a break from playing to the backing track on continuous loop.

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      Thanks Elliot!.. so glad you enjoyed it! Man, I was up til 4am working on that backing track so I’m glad you like it! 😂

  • @bestmeever2day
    @bestmeever2day 4 месяца назад +1

    Great description for how to move between scale shapes while remaining in the same key. I know the CAGED system diatonic and pentatonic. But always have struggled to move between shapes staying in the same keys. Everyone is teaching the same thing, but speak it differently. You make sense. Thanks bro 😎

  • @rodrigobortoloti2830
    @rodrigobortoloti2830 11 месяцев назад +2

    Show!!!!!!!!Congratulations from Brazil.

  • @t3r080
    @t3r080 Год назад +1

    That intro lick... so simple, so beautiful. Wish I could come up with something like that some time :D

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      Thank you my friend, I’m sure you can come up with something as good if not better! Just keep working at it 🙏🏻

  • @danieli.9252
    @danieli.9252 Год назад +2

    Learning the five shapes is next on my list. I also need to think of scale degrees as I go, and not just "All these notes work!"

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      A really good thing to put your time into for sure. It always pays off in the end 👌🏻

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 Год назад +4

    What a fantastic video have a good weekend Alex also happy new year also what is your favorite guitar ❤😊

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад +1

      Thanks buddy, I appreciate the comment 🙏🏻 That is a tough question!.. overall I'd say the telecaster is my favourite electric guitar for sure, followed closely by the es335 and then probably the es125 archtop.

  • @MrCarlos1335
    @MrCarlos1335 Год назад +3

    WELL DONE, GOOD JOB

  • @meeno_the_man
    @meeno_the_man Год назад +3

    Really sweet stuff. Thank you.

  • @scottfoster3643
    @scottfoster3643 6 месяцев назад +1

    Masterclass on blues technique. Hands down the best instruction/examples. Thank you once again maestro

  • @stevewilson7915
    @stevewilson7915 3 месяца назад +1

    I subscribed to your channel Alex. I love your videos, you are amazing.

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  3 месяца назад

      Thanks so much Steve, I appreciate that! 🙏🏻

  • @JazzStrat781
    @JazzStrat781 Год назад +2

    Always wonderful playing and tone 👍🎸 best to you man!

  • @ClaudioCP
    @ClaudioCP 9 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing guitar playing. Exceptionally clean and beautiful blues lines and gorgeous vibratos! What a lesson!

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 I always feel it’s so important to keep things clean and tidy from a teaching principle 👍🏻

  • @klangwerks
    @klangwerks 3 месяца назад +1

    Your videos are the best! Thanks for sharing your talents . Bravo!

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  3 месяца назад

      @@klangwerks thank you so much! Glad you enjoy the lessons 🙏🏻

  • @RedMercuryBluesBand
    @RedMercuryBluesBand Год назад +3

    The part about using 2nd finger ascending and third finger descending (shape 1 to 2 or as some call it home base to Albert King box) is something I missed long ago. I breezed past it know realizing the issue it raised and am still struggling to over come it to this day.

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      It can surely be tricky to break out of bad habits, but you’ll get it overwritten with new muscle memory if you just keep repeating and repeating. Boring to practice but very beneficial in the long run! 👍🏻

  • @larryfarkas
    @larryfarkas Год назад +2

    So great, Thank you.

  • @kevinmalone4109
    @kevinmalone4109 3 месяца назад +1

    Brilliant!

  • @mammoth123.
    @mammoth123. 5 месяцев назад +1

    Very clear and precise

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks buddy, I appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

  • @juanofthese
    @juanofthese 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love your videos man keep it up. I get a lot out them

  • @amir.zolghadr
    @amir.zolghadr 10 месяцев назад +1

    what a great lesson. thank you!!

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  10 месяцев назад

      My pleasure Amir, thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

  • @SuperPlopman
    @SuperPlopman 8 месяцев назад +1

    If only I had a usable pinkie finger 😢. Great video.

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  8 месяцев назад

      Sorry to hear that buddy.. you can easily use the ring finger instead if needs be 👍🏻

  • @jaguarsunburst1570
    @jaguarsunburst1570 8 месяцев назад +1

    Really Great Job Man ❤❤❤

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks my friend! Much appreciated 🙏🏻🧡

  • @johnpandolfino8663
    @johnpandolfino8663 Год назад +2

    Loan me a Dime Fenton Robinsons version by Boz Scaggs with Duane Allman is another great minor blues....

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад

      That's a great record.. didn't remember that being a minor blues but will give it another listen later on! Thanks for the comment buddy 🙏🏻

  • @miguelnaranjo538
    @miguelnaranjo538 Год назад +2

    Thanks Alex for sharing your amazing wealth of knowledge with us.
    What Sunbear PAF model pickups were you using?

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words my friend 🙏🏻
      The Sunbears are the “Alex Hamilton” 59 PAF set 👌🏻

    • @miguelnaranjo538
      @miguelnaranjo538 Год назад

      @@AlexFarranGuitar thanks 🙏🏻

  • @NikkoEstrada-y4g
    @NikkoEstrada-y4g 8 месяцев назад +1

    Even an example tabs,I appreciate

  • @KhmersBlues
    @KhmersBlues 2 месяца назад +1

    Très jolie ❤❤❤

  • @todddreiling6595
    @todddreiling6595 9 месяцев назад +1

    Curious why the g dominant chord works instead of using Gmaj7 since the latter is out of the harmonic minor scale?

    • @todddreiling6595
      @todddreiling6595 9 месяцев назад +1

      I guess it’s more bluesy!

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  9 месяцев назад +1

      Either works very nicely, but the dominant 7th is more typical in a minor blues and fit the lesson themes better.. (The idea with this one being to simplify and do a lot with very few notes).

  • @krakemen
    @krakemen 3 месяца назад +2

    Holaaa! !! El metrónomo que velocidad lleva ? Gracias.

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  3 месяца назад

      Hey buddy, 92bpm is the tempo. Backing track and all files are included with the lesson materials if that'd help too. 👍🏻

  • @matteospqr86
    @matteospqr86 Год назад +1

    Hey Alex! Great stuff - what strap is that? I really like it.

    • @AlexFarranGuitar
      @AlexFarranGuitar  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks man, it’s made by the fantastic Spanish company “Bluebell Straps”.. the model is called “The Desperado” 👌🏻

    • @matteospqr86
      @matteospqr86 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you man!@@AlexFarranGuitar