How to SOLO on GUITAR | Part 1: Phrases

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
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    Watch Part 2: • How to SOLO on GUITAR ...
    My Pentatonic Video: • The Pentatonic Scale
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    This is Part One of my series on How to Solo on Guitar.
    We start with how to make phrases: the foundation of a good guitar solo. Interesting phrases tend to have something quirky going on.
    Then we move on to how to arrange phrases in sets - like ABAC - and how easy it is to create a lot of material from just one phrase.
    From there we talk about how to morph an A phrase into a B phrase - by using a list of concepts - CHANGE, ADD, SUBTRACT, FLIP, RELOCATE
    Then we talk about two ways to practice - one way is to commit to a set - like ABAC or AABC for example - and try to come up with a new A phrase every time.
    Then we talk about the concept of EXPLORE - MORPH - RESET

КОМЕНТАРІ • 1,3 тис.

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    @AlexRomanov1 4 роки тому +537

    I've watched like 20 videos on soloing and this blows them all out of the water

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    @JohnKelso 3 роки тому +15

    There are a million videos on how to play the pentatonic scale, and then everybody just says, "so noodle around with that and find what sounds good." I have literally NEVER seen another video that takes "noodling" and turns it into a productive, practicable way to learn how to solo melodically. There is so much info here that other guitar teachers either just don't know, or don't know how to teach. Your videos are GREAT. Please keep it up!

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      @amodtripathi 3 роки тому

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    @hakimser2524 4 роки тому +13

    Thank you, I play guitar just for 4 years and I couldn't understand how to do a solo correctly.. now I can play a solo so easy and I like it.. thanks bro you are awesome

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    @Standbackforscience 4 роки тому +12

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    @entenfilm 4 роки тому +8

    ACAB is my favorite one

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    @DouglasHamiltonProductions 6 років тому +7

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    @marc23674 5 років тому +13

    These videos are brilliant mate, really useful! Thanks

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    @user-rc6wn3tl8c Місяць тому

    Scot is the best guitar teacher online ever! The way you presented your ideas is simply amazing!

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  • @heathswanson4494
    @heathswanson4494 4 роки тому +18

    This lesson is huge for me! I've literally been stuck for years at this point. Hopefully I can start to play more than just a scale now. I hadn't heard anyone explain or show how to construct small phrases. Thank you!!!

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    @guitarbeardo 3 роки тому +1

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  • @beginnerat40
    @beginnerat40 Місяць тому

    This A, B and C method is so simple to understand and create own melodies. Thank you!

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    @boeandthelizards 4 роки тому +1

    BIG UP! One of the best vids in hundreds I've seen on this topic.

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    This has been my struggle for years. You were capable of opening the door I’ve been stuck behind! Thank you so much

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    @kevinh4042 2 роки тому +3

    Man, that was an excellent video! Really great presentation and editing, super useful information. Thanks so much!

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    @bumbisome 4 роки тому

    Nice Work Scott!!

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    @rajikula8085 2 роки тому

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  • @5GaloFreedom
    @5GaloFreedom 4 роки тому +11

    You already helped me with my intervals, now I FINALLY know what a phrase is! You're the first to explain what they ACTUALLY are! Thank you! You're a great teacher!

  • @sam-yx2lk
    @sam-yx2lk 2 роки тому +5

    can’t believe this type of content is free to learn keep going Scott 🔥

  • @rmrfboy2951
    @rmrfboy2951 Рік тому

    spent 25 years of my life and right now , i finally am able to "talk" music. spending hours and hours of going up and down the scale was bullshit all along.
    This is like teaching a man how to fish instead of giving the fish to him kinda thing.
    Thank you very much!

  • @ebow1163
    @ebow1163 3 роки тому

    So much love for these tutorials

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    @classicrockrebelslosangele5776 4 роки тому +3

    Scott, so glad I found you.. I have learned so much !! the PDF's are great too!

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    @Ren-Ren-Ren-Ren 3 роки тому +7

    It's been said before but your work is phenomenal.
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    Thanks for your hard work!

  • @batrider2985
    @batrider2985 14 днів тому

    Dude, this was so helpful. I've gotten super comfortable with doing scales, but I just feel like I'm endlessly noodling. The idea of phrases is so helpful, and thinking about how you organize them is going to be something I work on.

  • @newpatch36
    @newpatch36 4 роки тому

    Awesome teaching style Scott. Keep it up!

  • @almanseaton
    @almanseaton 2 роки тому +2

    Mate, I hope you start making videos again cause I’ve just come across your channel and this video is so well done. Exactly what I was looking for!
    Thank you, here’s hoping to see more from you.

  • @Mr90sMusiclover
    @Mr90sMusiclover 4 роки тому +3

    So I’m self taught and been playing over 20 years and of course it’s always very difficult for me to learn leads. I do not read music. But for some reason I just understand this. Idk why but I do! Thank you very much

  • @Litboy_skiddit
    @Litboy_skiddit Рік тому

    This is the changer here. Not enough people find phrases fast enough

  • @georgebalisacan3517
    @georgebalisacan3517 2 роки тому +1

    You are not just a good player Scott, you are a great teacher...you know how to simplify what you are teaching. You are not boring too!!!

  • @petersutton523
    @petersutton523 Рік тому +7

    This is just flat out brilliant.
    It’s a calm and relaxed way to “feel” your soloing instead of thinking about it.
    This guy is a great teacher.

  • @joshfirlotte
    @joshfirlotte 4 роки тому +7

    I’m only halfway into the video but had to stop and say how awesome and effective your teaching and editing technique is. Normally in these kinds of videos I have to take several breaks in order to hold my attention but not with yours. And all the info with the editing is so effective

  • @Kecenaa
    @Kecenaa 4 роки тому +1

    I was stuck for so long with the pentatonic perfectly memorized and this is mindblowing. Cant thank you enough! Cheers!!!

  • @dalvar23
    @dalvar23 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! I always look forward to coming home after work, having some tea and watching your videos with my guitar. I'm making so much progress because of your teachings. Lots of love from Australia. Awesome!

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    @ZeroMilk 3 роки тому +5

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  • @burnthemachine1021
    @burnthemachine1021 4 роки тому +18

    "im not going to sing it for you" made me giggle at bit.

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    @georgelazar6872 4 роки тому

    your videos are absolutely amazing!

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    @tashamcmanus 4 роки тому +1

    Your videos are the most helpful ones I have ever watched. Your teaching style (combined with all the visual aids) is awesome! Thank you so much! You are really helping me.

  • @snogglemonkey
    @snogglemonkey 4 роки тому +51

    When we see those guys online demoing a guitar or amp or effect - they sell the product by playing with excellent phrasing. We automatically believe we'll sound like them if we have that product, but we often miss the fact that, their phrasing is selling the product. From what I've observed, if the phrasing is good, the tone and the amp and the guitar don't matter so much. The real guitar magic is great phrasing.

    • @oliverberglas4188
      @oliverberglas4188 3 роки тому +1

      Well, yeah, but for people that can already play like that (and even for many that can't), the tone and amp absolutely do matter

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      @kwamelee1539 2 роки тому

      😆😀👏🏾

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    @mungvalte7239 3 роки тому +3

    Ive seen steve stine
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    @pinoy2satoronto900 Рік тому

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    @mayanewell2998 4 роки тому +2

    Here I am excited to improve my guitar and you have made me laugh, feel inspired and fall in love with music. Thank you

  • @345kobi
    @345kobi 4 роки тому +6

    Scott, I believe much of the nice sounds you are making come from hammers, slides and bends. Do you have instruction on those? I also realize that you are experienced and very fluid on the fretboard.

  • @himoong
    @himoong 4 роки тому +6

    Wow man,you're a fantastic teacher.I really like labelling the phrases this way.Anyways thanks.

  • @danielpp23
    @danielpp23 4 роки тому

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    @dirkiefredericks3104 2 місяці тому

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    @gavinvonmeyer3746 3 роки тому

    Fabulous stuff.

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    @gcb22 3 роки тому

    You're an amazing teacher. Thank you for everything you do for aspiring guitarists!

  • @simonetticarlo
    @simonetticarlo 4 роки тому

    I love the clarity and the structure of your explanations. Keep up the good work !

  • @loratoad
    @loratoad 3 роки тому +1

    I have learned more in watching like 3 of your videos than I have in years of other lessons and even music theory classes. Comprehensive and straight forward. Thanks a ton!

  • @schubiduba1
    @schubiduba1 4 роки тому

    Awesome. Best explaination videos for soloing i have seen so far!

  • @realjutsu5648
    @realjutsu5648 2 роки тому

    Damn! Thank you so much. I am 65 years old - and have returned to the guitar having started at the age of 9 and stopping at the age of 29! I learned everything by ear because I could never understand what teachers were trying to teach.. WooHoo - NOW I get it.!! Thank you - Thank you :)

  • @vitolabarbera651
    @vitolabarbera651 4 роки тому +1

    Dude you are a great teacher. I know a lot of time and energy goes into these so thanks for all the hard work! Also, don't change to get more out quicker.. We will all wait for your perfection. Keep it up.

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    @andycommp5234 3 роки тому

    Totally amazing!!

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    @markpeter419 3 роки тому

    One of the best videos I've seen on this platform. Keep going!

  • @jacksonh634
    @jacksonh634 3 роки тому

    Incredible teaching! Thanks so much

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    @petri6855 3 роки тому +2

    This guy has the best tutorials I’ve found anywhere

  • @morningwood3938
    @morningwood3938 3 роки тому +1

    Great job! Thanks!

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    @stefanpoulin1258 4 роки тому +1

    I wish there were someone like you doing comprehensive bass videos too... you're awsome 👌👍

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    @kacywilliams1 2 роки тому

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    @stevenhewitt4963 Рік тому

    Love your humility! Helps me learn with your ease.

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    @nadeemafzal8984 4 роки тому +1

    Scott - your teaching is cool - teaching complex subjects so easily is pure talent !!!

  • @againthewiz
    @againthewiz 4 роки тому

    Beautiful!

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    @thatsithlord9906 4 роки тому

    I love this guys teaching style , currently binge watching your channel, taking notes on what to practice and what to get back to along the line.

  • @AmolAmrit
    @AmolAmrit 3 роки тому

    Salute to you for the work you put on editing!

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    @tylermcclain214 Рік тому +1

    Scott you made things so easy to learn and explained them like no other person on UA-cam

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    @marcosaugustomodesto8039 Рік тому

    Great class!!!

  • @chrohm
    @chrohm 3 роки тому

    thank you for all your time on these

  • @DonnieMarhefka
    @DonnieMarhefka 3 роки тому

    Great videos, explanation, editing, camera work,. Great job and Thank You!

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 3 роки тому

    Great lesson . Love the term phrases .

  • @TrueIndian
    @TrueIndian 2 роки тому

    Loved it!

  • @Chino747747
    @Chino747747 4 роки тому

    This is exactly what I was looking for! Amazing! Your channel deserves a whole lot more subscribers!

  • @thebrandonblom
    @thebrandonblom 4 роки тому

    You're the man. I've been watching your videos the past couple days and it has done more to explain theory than I have ever understood all together. You are extremely good at phrasing your words and giving clear explanations. Your overlays and editing are the best I've ever seen anywhere. It should be the standard. I'm fully on board my friend. You're my guitar teacher now. Thank you for all you do.

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    @catdaddy57 Рік тому

    So glad I found your channel young man... I've learned more from you in the last 2 weeks then from all the in person lessons in the last 2 years...great work

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    @platoonsk3448 3 роки тому

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    @46ace 4 роки тому

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    @ShibuGeorgeMac 2 роки тому

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