Learn how to Improvise using these 3 "Neighborhoods" on the neck. Guitar Lesson - EP471

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  • In this week's guitar lesson, we're splitting the entire fretboard up into 3 easy to visualize zones or "neighborhoods" that you can connect to your major and minor pentatonic scales.
    To view the extra materials for this lesson (3 MP3 jam tracks and 2 leads in tablature format), visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/l...

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  • @dfaber56
    @dfaber56 Рік тому +76

    They should call you Thomas Edison because you have turned on so many light bulbs! This is why you’re such a popular teacher, your ability to get information across to your students is amazing. Please keep it up and thanks for an incredible lesson.

  • @martynspooner5822
    @martynspooner5822 Рік тому +144

    It took me so many years to sus what is being taught here. How lucky are the people that can learn from such a good teacher. An excellent lesson that can save anyone years.

    • @martynspooner5822
      @martynspooner5822 Рік тому +4

      @Hämmingus
      Yes of course it is great when you work stuff out yourself, i was meaning this could have saved me so much time if I had been shown this way back when.

    • @drchikosi
      @drchikosi Рік тому +2

      What a great lesson! It hasn’t been easy doing a solo that makes sense. Sometimes I’ve felt a little embarrassed playing the same old thing around my people. This lesson is going to make a difference in my solos as I keep working on it. Thanks to one of the BEST online guitar teachers.

    • @petermcgarrymusicandflying
      @petermcgarrymusicandflying Рік тому +1

      A great teacher can make the world of difference in any subject. This ties up so much for me. Connected

    • @ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes
      @ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes Рік тому +1

      U still sus

    • @martynspooner5822
      @martynspooner5822 Рік тому +2

      To ask someone if they are sus is so different than saying have you sussed something out.. To call someone sus is very detrimental but I am sure it is just not knowing English colloquialisms. To answer your question yes have not forgotten even though it took me years before I tumbled.(that means worked it out or twigged)

  • @hmcpimpslap480
    @hmcpimpslap480 Рік тому +13

    I am a 60 year old beginner and this is the first time someone has explain the guitar and it completely makes sense to me!

    • @Stringprodigy
      @Stringprodigy Рік тому

      why does it matter that you’re 60?

    • @J4M13M1LL3R
      @J4M13M1LL3R Рік тому

      ​@Stringprodigy why is often irrelevant

  • @johnsallee7824
    @johnsallee7824 Рік тому +9

    This guy is hands down the best instructor on UA-cam. Unless you want to be a shredder. Then see Steve Stine

  • @denisechetty4019
    @denisechetty4019 Рік тому +28

    I realize how important it is to know the root notes with the help of CAGED patterns. And I love these "bus lines"🚌 to move up the fretboard 🎸. Great lesson👍

  • @scottjones6624
    @scottjones6624 Рік тому +20

    I found this lesson exceptionally clear and focused. You never got off track. You always stuck to the paradigm. The neighborhood model was terrific. The bus line idea was terrific. You showed everything you spoke off without too much extra. I thought this was one of your most well focused and conceived videos yet. The discussion of major and minor and where they can be used was also super clear. Nice job!!

    • @dougsmith8430
      @dougsmith8430 11 місяців тому

      Wholeheartedly agree… Brian is a tremendous Teacher!

  • @dawin6710
    @dawin6710 23 дні тому

    I love the idea of taking a bus back and forth to a new easy melodic neighbourhood. Thanks

  • @theguerrillavideocrew8894
    @theguerrillavideocrew8894 Рік тому +33

    Brian just keeps coming up with these lessons that may on the face of it be theory heavy but are always giving you stuff that you can start using right away to make real music. Minutes after I apply myself to these lessons I’m playing something I’ve never been able to before.

    • @johnsallee7824
      @johnsallee7824 Рік тому

      🎶Looked a lot like Che Guevara. Drove a diesel van.🎶

  • @13thAMG
    @13thAMG Рік тому +12

    After 11 years of supporting your channel, you still hold my attention, Brian. Your talent is inspiring.
    Hope we catch up when I get over to the US again some day.
    Btw, I'll email you again at some point because I have a massive update to share with you. 😉
    And it's been a while since we chatted anyway. 🙂
    You're looking well, pal.

  • @cgdoublezerorc
    @cgdoublezerorc Рік тому +7

    Oh my goodness. You just help the light turn on over here. It's only burning at about 50 W cuz I only watched, but I'm sure it'll burn brighter once I have my guitar in hand. Thank you!! 00

  • @ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes
    @ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes Рік тому +3

    CAGED should be the instruction manual that every guitar should come with

  • @dukepeterson
    @dukepeterson Рік тому +1

    Excellent! “Taking the bus” is key on knowing where to transition!

  • @stringsofpassion2598
    @stringsofpassion2598 Рік тому +4

    A very elaborate lesson for guitarist wanting to solo, with a key note to watch for, excellent stuff.

  • @surfrby8876
    @surfrby8876 Рік тому +9

    Neighborhoods is a great way to explain it , another great video 👍

  • @normbrassard7939
    @normbrassard7939 Рік тому +3

    Wow, that is more than a light coming on! It's like a lightning bolt!
    Thank you!

  • @ADAMSIVES
    @ADAMSIVES 10 місяців тому +1

    I cry happy tears when I’m watching your videos. You’re the best…and I’ve watched a LOT of these types of videos

  • @orionthehunter9107
    @orionthehunter9107 Рік тому +2

    When I started playing I made a basic major 3 chord jam track. I was just playing a scale up and down the neck. At times it sounded good and sometimes not so good. That was over 40 years ago.
    This video explained what I was hearing. Thank you so much. At 57 years old without any lessons videos like these expand what I have learned.
    Jamming later. 😀👍

  • @VitalBigras
    @VitalBigras Рік тому +1

    Premium member for many years and really grateful 🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @dangquesadilla
    @dangquesadilla Рік тому +2

    You are the total package Brian. Well educated, talented, creative with a remarkable ability to break down all the scary stuff into manageable ideas AND communicate to us how to use them in the context of a composition. Tip of the cap to you my good sir.

  • @davidr8650
    @davidr8650 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic. Connecting pentatonics to chords shapes, makes so much sense. So easy to understand now.

  • @douggauzy6258
    @douggauzy6258 Рік тому +6

    Like Mister Rogers ,Won’t you be my neighbor ? Hello Neighbor !

    • @cgdoublezerorc
      @cgdoublezerorc Рік тому +1

      I thought more of Sesame Street - These are the people in your neighborhood. 00

  • @richardtracy2944
    @richardtracy2944 Рік тому +1

    I agree. Brian is a very good teacher.

  • @zozikfreeman9403
    @zozikfreeman9403 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Brian. Perhaps the best guitar lesson on pentatonic I've seen on youtube, how connected it with the chord shapes and used both major and minor scales. Brilliant, you are guitar wizard.

  • @antonymaitlandsmith8758
    @antonymaitlandsmith8758 Рік тому +4

    Such a great lesson Brian. So much to take away and play with and enjoy. Thank you.

  • @mrbadiuzzaman
    @mrbadiuzzaman Рік тому +1

    Never imagine 1/4 hr spent here cd take me through from basic chord shapes to soloing. You're such a brilliant instructor who makes easy what others struggle to explain. I wish I had discovered you a decade ago. Subscribed from Malaysia

  • @webocoli
    @webocoli Рік тому +1

    Can't tell you how much I appreciate what you've just shown me in these last 20 min - Splitting the strings up to the top three strings is fantastic ! You've made it sound so easy!

  • @19ripcord70
    @19ripcord70 Рік тому +1

    This has really helped breakdown the rudiments of the 2 pentatonic scales used together.

  • @whaangasydney
    @whaangasydney Рік тому +1

    This guy is father xmas bringing all the gifts thanks Brian you took my blindfold off its tru😇e when the student is ready the teacher will appear.

  • @Noodles_5
    @Noodles_5 Рік тому

    I saw a lot of you tube Videos from guitar teacher, but this is the best one Ive ever saw. I understand ever Thing because He had the best discription. I stay here. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @humpbackhowler3466
    @humpbackhowler3466 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely the best lesson I have ever viewed. Hugh advance with this lesson. Thank you.

  • @thebenefactor6744
    @thebenefactor6744 10 місяців тому

    Holy shit, you just clarified the detritus of about two years of lessons, that wasn't explained to me, regarding how to integrate it, in about the time it takes me to bake a small pizza for supper.

  • @simonpratley3301
    @simonpratley3301 Рік тому +1

    Absolute gold! Thanks so much Brian!!!! 🎸

  • @LeeKobe1
    @LeeKobe1 Рік тому

    You're lessons are always clearly articulated.. .outstanding! Thanks!

  • @richarddelavega6014
    @richarddelavega6014 Рік тому

    I like how focused and clear you teach..I have always had a hard time learning, but this is something of a magnifying glass for me...thank you

  • @radunicolae482
    @radunicolae482 Рік тому

    Best teaching for using major/minor pentatonics and connecting them! Thanks!

  • @magnethomewood
    @magnethomewood Рік тому +2

    Lots of material to work on in this lesson! Thanks for giving us all this awesomeness!

  • @xxburn77xx
    @xxburn77xx Рік тому

    it should be a rule for every guitar player to watch your videos. Just mindblowing. I cannot believe what I just learned again, thank you so much!

  • @rrpatriot1584
    @rrpatriot1584 Рік тому +4

    Great lesson. So many great ideas taught in simple concepts!

  • @mulljacob
    @mulljacob Рік тому +2

    This lesson really hits for me. It’s like my base lesson for where I am in my guitar ventures. 😊 I still have this stubborn need to always be playing a note or triad constantly, though. ☮️ ❤

  • @miaccount1130
    @miaccount1130 2 місяці тому

    Awesome breakdown using the neighborhoods + get on the bus gus concepts…Thanks!

  • @nealahern4271
    @nealahern4271 Рік тому +1

    Best lesson I’ve ever taken on active melody , Thank Brian !

  • @pauldbrown1010
    @pauldbrown1010 Рік тому +2

    Absolute gold material, thanks Brian! A digestible chunk of theory with immediately obvious usages, especially the "catching the bus" idea to move up and down the neck, which I see as a way to turn simple noodling around into a little solo that "goes somewhere" by either climbing to, or descending back to, the concluding chord. Cheers!

  • @jfrorn
    @jfrorn Рік тому +3

    You’re such a great teacher, thank you!

  • @lawrencehamilton3786
    @lawrencehamilton3786 Рік тому

    Just luv all your dedication to helping others w/ such mastery !!!

  • @eric74sm
    @eric74sm Рік тому

    Thanks a million Brian for your clear and simple explanations. You take it step by step, are detailed helping me out among many others, never rushing it and are always humble. It's exactly what the doctor ordered. Keep up the excellent work. Regards, Eric.

  • @oharrismaytin
    @oharrismaytin Рік тому

    This class was a "WOW" moment!

  • @chupacerveza
    @chupacerveza Рік тому +2

    One of the most profoundly useful lessons I’ve seen in a while! Thank you for sharing it!❤

  • @armoniebluesdicarlolaezza2217
    @armoniebluesdicarlolaezza2217 Рік тому +2

    This video is gold for us newbies to improvisation. Great lesson Brian 👏👏👏

  • @TT-wz6xy
    @TT-wz6xy Рік тому

    Between this and you triads are the answer video is all everyone needs to catch the bus to improtown ,wonderful lessons sir

  • @unameableone
    @unameableone Рік тому

    This is the single most important video out of hundreds of videos I've watched in making sense of improv. Well done Brian

  • @Jim-dn6pp
    @Jim-dn6pp Рік тому

    Excellent, excellent lesson Brian. I always love your systematic approach to your teaching. Thank you!

  • @danknapp7865
    @danknapp7865 Рік тому

    Awesome analogy of using “neighborhoods”. Much easier to grasp. Thanks!

  • @MrJamesaxon
    @MrJamesaxon Рік тому +1

    What an awesome lesson! Everything simplfied to a point that I couldn't fail to understand. Loved the jam track demos as well, made everything so clear and obvious. Thanks Brian!

  • @ambarvenkataraman8890
    @ambarvenkataraman8890 Рік тому +4

    I so needed this lesson. Thank you so much brian.

  • @purplecowideal
    @purplecowideal Рік тому

    Clear clear clear. Nice job. Mr Brian's neighborhood.

  • @richardriley8906
    @richardriley8906 Рік тому

    Man you are really good instructor . Its not just the lesson format . But you take time on the bendable strings and your quoted " bus line explanation " are big help to students who want to write and improvise . we all can't be performers.

  • @lsteved
    @lsteved Рік тому +5

    Would love to see a second version of this, thinking of the neighbourhood shapes as intervals around the root (i.e. 1,2,3,5,6 for major pentatonic) which I know how to find vs. the different scale shapes which I do not have memorized :)

  • @stirlingkotze6244
    @stirlingkotze6244 Рік тому

    Wow what a lesson...got to spend a morning putting this together! Thank you 🙏

  • @shonamalstom5782
    @shonamalstom5782 7 місяців тому

    So Sweet love the simplicity and ease of the teaching thank you

  • @djack_1977
    @djack_1977 Рік тому +1

    This lesson is pure gold ✨️ 👌🏻

  • @dustdevilz4771
    @dustdevilz4771 Рік тому +1

    Great lesson! I can’t wait to get the full version on premium. I find it hugely helpful, as you did here, when you overlay the scale and chord diagrams over the video.

  • @Cogito2323
    @Cogito2323 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this well-thought-out lesson!

  • @looking4crossroads135
    @looking4crossroads135 Рік тому +2

    Really brings things together for me. Great explanation.

  • @victorhugoperezhernandez2589

    Thanks you sir for this great lesson using the major and minor pentatonic scales

  • @Marceloseiao
    @Marceloseiao Рік тому

    That guitar class was simply awesome!!! Thanks!!

  • @djbny2la
    @djbny2la Рік тому +4

    From a new subscriber to your site. I have been watching you for a couple of years now, going away, coming back, a few times until I decided to join the site for the extended lessons. One issue I have always had is "drinking from the fire hose", as you put it last week. But, now, I only use your videos. The trouble I have been having here is, every week you put out something new and interesting, and I jump to that, when in realty, I could (And should) spend weeks digesting everything in ONE of your lessons, take this lesson for instance. There is ALOT here to unpack and understand. It would be great if next weeks lesson was a short review, and than built on this lesson, say, finding and using the 3rds maybe? or how to throw in an arpeggio, but whatever it would be, the idea is that, from lesson to lesson, the lessons are all connected... So we are forced to go over the same extended material and really understand it and build on it as we go from week to week..
    Or do you have a group of lessons that build on each other that I should be looking for on your site?

    • @jayfreeman3004
      @jayfreeman3004 Рік тому

      it's all there...don't be lazy....figure it out.

  • @elchoropi
    @elchoropi Рік тому

    This is one of the best teaching videos on how to cope with changing zones within a scale when soloing...now I think I've got i...thanks!

  • @shaunallan5968
    @shaunallan5968 11 місяців тому

    You're an amazing teacher and guitarist Brian, thank you!

  • @TheMikeclay27
    @TheMikeclay27 Рік тому +4

    Great tutorial! Been plateaued for the last year or so trying to develop lead guitar skillset. This lesson really is a great framework to learn from if you're stuck in intermediate to advanced playing! Light bulb 💡 has went off. Keep em coming!

  • @boilermaker222
    @boilermaker222 Рік тому

    Thank you so very much for such a great tutorial. Your way of teaching is so informative. I've been playing for over 50 years and never knew how to go up and down the neck but I finally understand it. I'll be 74 next month and I consider this one of the best presents I've ever gotten. Going to practice right now. Thank's again. Bill E.

  • @hermar3656
    @hermar3656 Рік тому

    Wow man.... You just opened up the whole new world to me

  • @ajwallace381
    @ajwallace381 Рік тому +2

    Too much fun, thanks. Playin with a feeling.

  • @michaeljohn4598
    @michaeljohn4598 Рік тому +1

    This is brilliant Brian. Thank you so much 🙏

  • @coycarlson4979
    @coycarlson4979 Рік тому

    Fantastic instruction 👍 MANY THANKS 😊😊😊✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

  • @TS-Music-57
    @TS-Music-57 5 місяців тому

    Hi Brian, I just wanted to make a comment to compare how I (among many) started learning to what's available now for people. It was either listening to a record play, seeing and hearing someone in person and lastly, a guitar book by Mel Bay or other publishers. The internet has brought many good lessons like yours accessible and easy to understand. Thank you for doing what you have ultimately chose to do! As it's working! 🎸 Tim

  • @georgearuldoss
    @georgearuldoss Рік тому

    Awesome lesson Brian. Thanks. Very illuminating.

  • @jayskateandsuchstuff8446
    @jayskateandsuchstuff8446 Рік тому

    Pure gold.

  • @ziggystardust821
    @ziggystardust821 Рік тому

    Excellent lesson, Brian! A real eye-opener for me!

  • @lutheradkins3623
    @lutheradkins3623 Рік тому

    This is an extremely valuable lesson for any serious student of guitar. My opinion.

  • @martinmcgimpsey9750
    @martinmcgimpsey9750 Рік тому

    Awesome lesson Brian, I always learn so much when I watch your tutorials and instruction video! Thank you!

  • @petert1207
    @petert1207 Рік тому +1

    SO Good One of the Best teachers on the tube!

  • @A.J.54
    @A.J.54 Рік тому

    This video proves you are a magician (of music).

  • @kindlylight
    @kindlylight Рік тому +1

    Thank you Brian I’ll be impressing my friends next week AWESOME lesson

  • @marcangae
    @marcangae 2 місяці тому

    Extremely valuable insights here. Very helpful, especially with the new CAGED series.

  • @youngzproduction7498
    @youngzproduction7498 Рік тому

    You make it easy to remember. Thanks.

  • @The_Cat666
    @The_Cat666 Рік тому

    what a superb lesson. thank you so much

  • @michaelnyangi4459
    @michaelnyangi4459 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy learning from you, you make the theory sink in effectively, i can figure out my way out in identifying the exact notes i want to play, i enjoy your Teaching thank you.

  • @alvinuselton912
    @alvinuselton912 Рік тому +1

    Man I really appreciate you !! Thank you friend 🙏❤️🎸

  • @cherifbenyahia5425
    @cherifbenyahia5425 Рік тому

    BRAVO. AMAZING. Thank you alot.

  • @hermanodejesus7264
    @hermanodejesus7264 Рік тому +1

    PURE GOLD!!!!!

  • @mervinirish4259
    @mervinirish4259 Рік тому

    I have bee n following you for years and other folks to, but no one teaches like you easy showing great techniques thanks thanks am your true fan

  • @tabenacho4183
    @tabenacho4183 Рік тому

    Wonderful teacher

  • @kavaleao1528
    @kavaleao1528 Рік тому

    GREAT AWESOME GUITAR LESSONS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS FOR TEACHING THESE GUITAR LESSONS DAILY'S AND YEARS! STAY SAFE'S AND MAHALO AND MUCHO ALOHA'S

  • @matinee310
    @matinee310 Рік тому

    Surely one of the best lesson I’ve seen ! That’s coming from myself, who has all of Marty’s and Steve Stein DVDS! This guy here for me is the real peoples guitar guru!! 🌟✨💫

  • @Face_Of_Freedom
    @Face_Of_Freedom Рік тому

    This video helped me tremendously! Thank you for the great video sir!

  • @dianagisler
    @dianagisler Рік тому

    Amazing lessons, thank you so much!!💜

  • @edmoss2020
    @edmoss2020 10 місяців тому

    This was a great way to explain this...thanks so much

  • @BobEstremera
    @BobEstremera Рік тому

    I love this stuff. I would love to see the same exercise on the next inside group of 3 strings for a deeper, warmer sound using the same concepts. Thanks Brian.

  • @williamdon3442
    @williamdon3442 Рік тому

    Man. You totally broke down something I’ve been struggling with. For that thank you

  • @neilsjmcmahon
    @neilsjmcmahon Рік тому

    I love the solo at the end