Thanks so much for the kind words Brian. I LOVE what you did on the track...such a killer lesson!!! The Clapton vibe hadn't even occurred to me, but it's totally true. Grew up listening to him sooo much. Anyway, thanks man - it's always SO inspiring to hear your soulful playing!!! 🎸
Again and Again these last 5 lessons have been amazing more of Brian’s sheer brilliance it’s what Saturday mornings are for and all for the most affordable subscription Merry Xmas to you and your family 🎸Great Guitar. Glyn UK
I totally enjoy and have learned from your videos. I started playing electric guitar about three years ago. I got the “ah-ha” moment from watching your videos. Thank you so much.
Thanks Brian … great piece .. will try and get this down later today. Gorgeous sound on that Strat .. I have a Tele so will have see if I can get close.
Very beautiful guitar. I love the blue scratchplate. Best way to learn blues is listen to a lot of blues. A friend finds it difficult to play blues solos but he never listens to blues.
You do have to listen for sure.... But it's so much harder than just that. Have to learn the scales and the root notes, work on your vibrato and tone, and be able to inject some melody, drama, emotion, and structure into solos. And also know when to not play a note It's not easy at all. In some ways it's harder than what shredders do. They just go back and forth with a million notes a minute. I've seen so many of them do it without really thinking or feeling anything.
@@mr.d.572 You are right, I started playing in the 80's, so I do not even think about all those things anymore, that became second nature. Good you mentioned them. But most important thing is to have fun.
Quist has some great jam tracks. Only problem is his solos at the beginning are so incredible my play along solos sound like a drunk kid playing the kazoo.
Quist is ridiculously skilled. But we all have to work on our strengths and not try to be someone else. I would love to play like Carlos Santana but it's just not how my playing comes out. I just wish I could find someone to jam with who's similar to my level. Just not happening in my area.
W🤩W! That strat is gorgeous!!! It fits you perfectly - at least in this video 😉 Also, an awesome melodic EC-style lesson, your undisputed specialty! ♪💕
Love this lesson, but at 08:00 I got a little confused about that "...we call this the A-shape from the CAGED system..."...well, clearly there is an "A" in that shape, but just for me to get this right, .. the scale shape you are showing is a major G-shape in the CAGED system, right?
I love the guitar but there is one thing I'd do to it and that is change the pickup cover and knob covers to black, maybe with those gripping black speed knobs... Either way it's beautiful...
Looks like Christmas came a little early for our favorite guitar teacher! Lol! Excellent lesson and how can you not love that gorgeous limited edition Crossroads guitar festival E.C. signature model painted by John Matos! Did it come in the tweed case? Have yourself a very Merry Christmas Brian! 🎄 🎸🇨🇦
Another great lesson! The guitar is not necessarily my taste, but as you know, you can't argue about taste. Everyone has to decide for themselves what they like and the "audience" has to accept that. I also have a problem with the Helix. I stopped using my own "Mini-Helix" because the settings were too complicated for me and I could never get a sound that I liked. Your previous recordings with the Kemper gave me a more natural sound. One last question: Is there a particular reason why you have all your Strats equipped exclusively with single coil pick ups instead of combined humbucker? Otherwise, I look forward to your creative and valuable lessons every week.
i guess i just take Strats as they come - which is typically just a single coil pickup - I do have a Danocaster Tele style that has a humbucker and a P-90 which I love.
After listening to the intro, I was like, I wish he would talk more about his effects and guitar... Them I was like I usually dont like painted Strats, but that one is awesome... lol. The 10 seconds later you talk about the Line 6 and the EC cross roads guitar. lol
That first part that links the A chord to the pentatonic confuses me. He’s playing an A major then proceeds to use A minor pentatonic. But the video is about major licks ???
@@activemelody so it is. I thin I often hear presenters saying "in A pentatonic" and not stipulating A minor or A major. The A major pattern you were playing I believe is mostly played as a minor pattern 1.. but can be played as a major pattern with pinky on root. So im learning there are no major or minor patterns....play them in different spots get diff results.
I have to say that I always loved Eric Clapton’s guitar playing on the scores of the “Lethal Weapon” movies… some of the “licks” he comes up with on those ( particularly on the first and second movies) are absolutely awesome! Check them out.
Thanks so much for the kind words Brian. I LOVE what you did on the track...such a killer lesson!!!
The Clapton vibe hadn't even occurred to me, but it's totally true. Grew up listening to him sooo much. Anyway, thanks man - it's always SO inspiring to hear your soulful playing!!! 🎸
Thank you! So fun to play over. I had so many ways that I wanted to do this! hard to settle down on one.
Quist!! Learned so much from both of you!
Santa came early….as soon as saw ‘featuring Quist” I knew this was going to be a banger. Thank you both 👍
That last bit where you followed the chords on the turn round was AWESOME. Love that. Thanks Brian!
The best bang for buck active melody
Cool looking Strat.
Can’t believe I missed this lesson. The Crash Strats are awesome. I bought one of these through the Nashville GC as well.
Hi Bryan. Yes I like the sound of that guitar. Of course, I enjoy learning from you too!! Thanks
Always loved the crash Clapton strats! Would love to own one.
Cool, River of Tears nuances ..excellent very moving .👏
Beautiful and soulfull...❤
Again and Again these last 5 lessons have been amazing more of Brian’s sheer brilliance it’s what Saturday mornings are for and all for the most affordable subscription Merry Xmas to you and your family 🎸Great Guitar. Glyn UK
Love this lead song. The Clapton sound is awesome!!
Thanks Brian for another Refreshing video
I totally enjoy and have learned from your videos. I started playing electric guitar about three years ago. I got the “ah-ha” moment from watching your videos. Thank you so much.
Beautiful guitar Brian absolutely love it
You have a beautiful assortment of guitars and you play them all very, very well! :)
A beauty ✨
Happy holidays B !
That guitar is bad ass!! Your channel is as well....thanks for the lessons!
Brian - thank you so much, I really love this lesson and the Clapton feel to it….I’ve learnt a lot and I love the guitar 😃 thanks again
Hi Brian, this song really caught my ear and I was surprised it was so simple, plus the Quist background music sounds amazing.
Can't go wrong with Sir Quist!! Nice. Oh, the guitar; absolutely beautiful!
I think that the guitar is beautiful!
Nice Guitar Brian! I like it. When I first saw the video pop up I was hoping you would tell us more about it. Very unique.
Thanks Brian … great piece .. will try and get this down later today. Gorgeous sound on that Strat .. I have a Tele so will have see if I can get close.
Lovely guitar and very useful class 👍👍
Fantastic Clapton lesson.explained so simply, but very well, sometimes with tips for something new. Was curious about the pedals on the floor.
Very beautiful guitar. I love the blue scratchplate. Best way to learn blues is listen to a lot of blues. A friend finds it difficult to play blues solos but he never listens to blues.
You do have to listen for sure.... But it's so much harder than just that. Have to learn the scales and the root notes, work on your vibrato and tone, and be able to inject some melody, drama, emotion, and structure into solos. And also know when to not play a note It's not easy at all.
In some ways it's harder than what shredders do. They just go back and forth with a million notes a minute. I've seen so many of them do it without really thinking or feeling anything.
@@mr.d.572 You are right, I started playing in the 80's, so I do not even think about all those things anymore, that became second nature. Good you mentioned them.
But most important thing is to have fun.
Brother im from Honduras and you are my idol ! Happy christmas !! Thnks for everything
That guitar is awesome!!
Superb. I think the race will now be on to be first to post this one to showcase…
What a nice strat, love it.
what a feeling !
This is a good one Brian! Thank you!
Tremendous! Wonderful!
That’s a beautiful guitar… beautifully played…
Love this! Great vibe.
That's a beautiful guitar, and it became even more beautiful as soon as I saw Clapton's signature on the headstock! 🤣
Man, I love this!
Sounds awesome, looking forward to workin on it
Beautiful guitar!
Quist has some great jam tracks. Only problem is his solos at the beginning are so incredible my play along solos sound like a drunk kid playing the kazoo.
Lol😂 yeah right
Do not be stealing my style!
Wow! I dream of sounding as good as a drunk kid on a kazoo. :)
Quist is ridiculously skilled. But we all have to work on our strengths and not try to be someone else. I would love to play like Carlos Santana but it's just not how my playing comes out.
I just wish I could find someone to jam with who's similar to my level. Just not happening in my area.
I always try to break them down and learn new little tricks/licks/techniques. Quist is amazing.
Thank You...❤❤
guitar is awesome. Thanks Brian. how's the radius on the neck what's it like?
9.5 - pretty standard
Thank you
Quist got groove....
W🤩W! That strat is gorgeous!!! It fits you perfectly - at least in this video 😉
Also, an awesome melodic EC-style lesson, your undisputed specialty! ♪💕
That's a nice looking guitar !
Whoa! a strat?..looks good on you..Sounds good too.
Hello 👋
Is the G chord (00:18:57) a borrowed flat VII from the parallel minor key?
Love this lesson, but at 08:00 I got a little confused about that "...we call this the A-shape from the CAGED system..."...well, clearly there is an "A" in that shape, but just for me to get this right, .. the scale shape you are showing is a major G-shape in the CAGED system, right?
I love the guitar but there is one thing I'd do to it and that is change the pickup cover and knob covers to black, maybe with those gripping black speed knobs... Either way it's beautiful...
Looks like Christmas came a little early for our favorite guitar teacher! Lol! Excellent lesson and how can you not love that gorgeous limited edition Crossroads guitar festival E.C. signature model painted by John Matos! Did it come in the tweed case? Have yourself a very Merry Christmas Brian! 🎄 🎸🇨🇦
Yes - tweed case 👍
Another great lesson! The guitar is not necessarily my taste, but as you know, you can't argue about taste. Everyone has to decide for themselves what they like and the "audience" has to accept that. I also have a problem with the Helix. I stopped using my own "Mini-Helix" because the settings were too complicated for me and I could never get a sound that I liked. Your previous recordings with the Kemper gave me a more natural sound. One last question: Is there a particular reason why you have all your Strats equipped exclusively with single coil pick ups instead of combined humbucker? Otherwise, I look forward to your creative and valuable lessons every week.
i guess i just take Strats as they come - which is typically just a single coil pickup - I do have a Danocaster Tele style that has a humbucker and a P-90 which I love.
Great
Great lesson, I love your collaborations! Curious, what are you running your line6 into?
Straight into laptop via UA Apollo
After listening to the intro, I was like, I wish he would talk more about his effects and guitar... Them I was like I usually dont like painted Strats, but that one is awesome... lol. The 10 seconds later you talk about the Line 6 and the EC cross roads guitar. lol
I like the guitar
Sweet pick guard.
Nice ! Man that strat is beautiful what model ?
4:29
Thanks Jola! @@GuitarJoLa
@@activemelody any time! 😉
Where did you get that paint job? Sweet
Hi Brian, nice guitar. Hey what do you think of the Yamaha Revstar element or any others in that line. I'm really thinking of buying one.
haven't tried one
@@activemelody thanks anyway. They've had great reviews. Thought you would know since you're always shopping for guitars, lol. See you tomorrow.
Nice :)
Should have rounded it all off with a Shabat Lynx Guitar! :)
are they still available?
That first part that links the A chord to the pentatonic confuses me. He’s playing an A major then proceeds to use A minor pentatonic. But the video is about major licks ???
That’s an A MAJOR pentatonic scale
@@activemelody so it is. I thin I often hear presenters saying "in A pentatonic" and not stipulating A minor or A major. The A major pattern you were playing I believe is mostly played as a minor pattern 1.. but can be played as a major pattern with pinky on root. So im learning there are no major or minor patterns....play them in different spots get diff results.
Amazing playing as usual. That's a guitar you have to match your clothes with.
I have to say that I always loved Eric Clapton’s guitar playing on the scores of the “Lethal Weapon” movies… some of the “licks” he comes up with on those ( particularly on the first and second movies) are absolutely awesome! Check them out.
Skip through all the bullcrap with this: 7:06
Classy
one on ebay for $9000 or $5200 on reverb
Wearing your hat inside the house. You know your head can't breathe that way😢
Did your wife have to approve of you buying another guitar like the rest of us?
Reluctantly, yes
Quist participated in throwing Fuller under the bus. You should find better "buddies."
Eh?? Who on earth is Fuller? I think you may have the wrong guy here
@@QuistJam 😂
Awesome looking guitar 🤘👏