I have watched hundreds of instruction videos over the years and have NEVER seen anyone demonstrate this concept of playing! It’s a GAME CHANGER for me! Thank you for sharing your gift of music Eric!
What a coincidence. I had this question posed yesterday and had a rough idea what to do but you have explained it so well. Thanks for saving me a lot of headaches. I have subscribed and liked BTW.
Great lesson, I just started working on this exact concept and was figuring out what positions aligned to different chord progressions. Would certainly be interested in more of this.
Thank you. I'm glad it's useful. I may do more videos on this concept. I just released another a day or so ago and it explains harmony from a different perspective. You might dig it. If you're interested in a deeper dive on this, I do teach privately also.
Thank you for saying so. I hope that this sparks interest in the concept. As I'm sure you know, there are many different considerations when creating music in real time. I hope this finds you doing well.
@ericlindberg627 got it! Was confused a bit at first. I learned the 5 forms in the Caged form. I converted scales to number system for forms. I have been jamming with a minor blues track for the past hour! I feel like I finally broke through a musical barrier, also realizing the modes are just steps up or down. I will stick with the blues now. This is awesome!!!
@@randallscott6 Excellent! This same concept will work in all forms of American Music meaning anything with an improvisational element to it. There's a bit of musical math involved but it's worth the effort.
They are in the Dorian but don't feature the 6 or 9 which are two very important notes over the individual chords. Would you be interested in a short video discussing this? Thank you for the comment.
Thank you very much. If you're interested, there's guitar amplifier involved. It's an IR pedal shaping the basic tone. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn what I'm using here. I hope you're doing well.
Thanks for the comment. That is a way to approach this progression, for sure. The reason for the approach I outline here is to see the notes changing from a single perspective so that the differences are highlighted. I hope all is well.
Thank you for asking. I would be happy to make such a video. Are you asking about using the modes as a tool for improvisation or something more "Old School" like a mode as a key center? I hope all is well.
@@ericlindberg627 Kind of both, come to think of it. I thought about a I IV V blues pattern and what modes you would play over each change *without* changing position in the neck. Maybe in order for it to work you have to move away from, say, the 5th fret in an A blues. Dorian is the only mode that seems to work in that position (and I guess the Ionian), while Mixolydian you have to move away to make it work, no? I'm probably overthinking. Any input or advice is appreciated.
@@dennycrain7 I will make a video outlining what I believe to be the most valuable definition of a mode. I think I can fit that into my 5 minute format. Thank you for the comment. I really appreciate the engagement.
You can. I tend to think that visualizing the changing harmony in a single spot helps one play more melodically. We can then traverse the fingerboard because we choose to-not because we're not sure where the notes are. I hope this concept helps your playing.
There are no rules here. The melody that you wish to convey should be the ultimate consideration. That being said, I would experiment with NOT ending on the root as it tends to put a period into the musical sentence when an exclamation point may be more appropriate. Thank you for the question.
This concept can work over ANY changes. All of the notes are right under your fingers no matter where you are on the neck. A strategy for accessing them really helps unlock more melodic playing. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to reach out via my website if you'd like to dive in further.
Great question. One way to handle that scenario is to move the thinking down 3 frets. Essentially, if we had an A blues using 7th chords, we could play F# minor pentatonic over the A7, B Minor Pentatonic over the D7 and C# Minor over the E7. If we want to hang around the 5'th fret(and why wouldn't we?) It would be Position 2, Position 5 and Position 4(starting on the 4'th fret).
This is one way to approach this. Works for major chords and 7th chords. The b7 is not utilized with this approach so this can work well in Country music and Pop that utilizes these 3 chords. Thanks for the question.
I have watched hundreds of instruction videos over the years and have NEVER seen anyone demonstrate this concept of playing! It’s a GAME CHANGER for me! Thank you for sharing your gift of music Eric!
That is very kind of you to say. You are more than welcome. Looking forward to learning how this develops.
Very nice concept that I haven't caught on to before. Thank you for sharing this well-done video.
You are more than welcome. So pleased that you found it valuable.
What a coincidence. I had this question posed yesterday and had a rough idea what to do but you have explained it so well. Thanks for saving me a lot of headaches. I have subscribed and liked BTW.
Thank you for the like and subscription. I am really thrilled that you found this useful. I've got new stuff dropping soon. I hope all is well.
This is GREAT info, kids. You’re getting more vocabulary using what you already know!
Thank you for the kind words. I hope that it has been of some help.
I actually had this realization last week. Subbed 🤙
Thank you very much for subscribing. Best to you.
Great lesson, I just started working on this exact concept and was figuring out what positions aligned to different chord progressions. Would certainly be interested in more of this.
Thank you. I'm glad it's useful. I may do more videos on this concept. I just released another a day or so ago and it explains harmony from a different perspective. You might dig it. If you're interested in a deeper dive on this, I do teach privately also.
Very cool concept man. This is must know knowledge for intermediate and even some advanced players who maybe didn’t focus so much on playing changes.
Thank you for saying so. I hope that this sparks interest in the concept. As I'm sure you know, there are many different considerations when creating music in real time. I hope this finds you doing well.
Great stuff, well explained
Thank you very much. I hope you're well.
I dig it dude. Very helpful.
Thank you very much. I hope all is well with you and yours.
Thank you!!! A light bulb just went on! This is simple.
I am thrilled to read this. I'm glad that this was of use and I look forward to hearing the results.
@ericlindberg627 got it! Was confused a bit at first. I learned the 5 forms in the Caged form. I converted scales to number system for forms. I have been jamming with a minor blues track for the past hour! I feel like I finally broke through a musical barrier, also realizing the modes are just steps up or down. I will stick with the blues now. This is awesome!!!
@@randallscott6 Excellent! This same concept will work in all forms of American Music meaning anything with an improvisational element to it. There's a bit of musical math involved but it's worth the effort.
Super smooth. You sound great.
Kind of you to say. I hope you're doing well.
Thanks, this will give me something to do tomorrow!
You're welcome. I'm going to expand a bit on this very soon. Please stay tuned.
Omg this is so cool. Thank you Sir
You are most welcome.
I stopped by because I saw your Yamaha , I have the same guitar
It's a a great instrument. Thanks for commenting. I hope you're doing well.
Those Yamahas are the best. Have SA2100 AND A SAS 1500. Great information i think all those note are in the dorian santana style.
They are in the Dorian but don't feature the 6 or 9 which are two very important notes over the individual chords. Would you be interested in a short video discussing this? Thank you for the comment.
Like the Frank Gambale speed picking book on the music stand
I am a Frank Gambale fan, for sure. I do not adhere strictly to his method but I have gotten some good use out of the "economy picking" technique.
sounds nice nice tone
Thank you very much. If you're interested, there's guitar amplifier involved. It's an IR pedal shaping the basic tone. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn what I'm using here. I hope you're doing well.
You know where your A, D, and E notes are, just play the minor scale from there. Maybe slide in from the b7th, and throw in the 2 for fun.
Thanks for the comment. That is a way to approach this progression, for sure. The reason for the approach I outline here is to see the notes changing from a single perspective so that the differences are highlighted. I hope all is well.
Is that an SA2200? If so, you have excellent taste.
It is and thank you. It is relatively new to me and I am very, very impressed by it.
Can you make a video about playing modally?
Thank you for asking. I would be happy to make such a video. Are you asking about using the modes as a tool for improvisation or something more "Old School" like a mode as a key center? I hope all is well.
@@ericlindberg627 Kind of both, come to think of it. I thought about a I IV V blues pattern and what modes you would play over each change *without* changing position in the neck. Maybe in order for it to work you have to move away from, say, the 5th fret in an A blues. Dorian is the only mode that seems to work in that position (and I guess the Ionian), while Mixolydian you have to move away to make it work, no? I'm probably overthinking. Any input or advice is appreciated.
@@dennycrain7 I will make a video outlining what I believe to be the most valuable definition of a mode. I think I can fit that into my 5 minute format. Thank you for the comment. I really appreciate the engagement.
I didn't know I could do that.
You can. I tend to think that visualizing the changing harmony in a single spot helps one play more melodically. We can then traverse the fingerboard because we choose to-not because we're not sure where the notes are. I hope this concept helps your playing.
Good info thanks. Question, do I have to end on the root note of the chord or can I end on the 3rd or 5th note? Thanks.
There are no rules here. The melody that you wish to convey should be the ultimate consideration. That being said, I would experiment with NOT ending on the root as it tends to put a period into the musical sentence when an exclamation point may be more appropriate. Thank you for the question.
Excellent, Thank you so much.
Great question and answer will experiment with that non route note concept a little more often.
@@JB-km7mq Great to hear it. I hope it opens many musical doors for you.
Is this concept only possible on a minor blues ?
This concept can work over ANY changes. All of the notes are right under your fingers no matter where you are on the neck. A strategy for accessing them really helps unlock more melodic playing. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to reach out via my website if you'd like to dive in further.
What about if they were major chords?
Great question. One way to handle that scenario is to move the thinking down 3 frets. Essentially, if we had an A blues using 7th chords, we could play F# minor pentatonic over the A7, B Minor Pentatonic over the D7 and C# Minor over the E7. If we want to hang around the 5'th fret(and why wouldn't we?) It would be Position 2, Position 5 and Position 4(starting on the 4'th fret).
This is one way to approach this. Works for major chords and 7th chords. The b7 is not utilized with this approach so this can work well in Country music and Pop that utilizes these 3 chords. Thanks for the question.
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