Land on THESE notes when improvising lead! - Eliminate the guesswork - Lead guitar lesson - EP418

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  • In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn which specific notes you should be targeting (and where to find them) when playing lead. This makes improvising so much easier and takes a lot of the guesswork out of it.
    To view the the PDF cheat sheet and the tablature (plus on screen tab viewer) for this week's lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/t...

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  • @stevefielding8324
    @stevefielding8324 3 роки тому +16

    Honestly Brian, the way you explain and demonstrate concepts at just the right pace is second to none. We are all so fortunate to have access to such excellent teaching. Thank you.

  • @JimmyFloridatube
    @JimmyFloridatube 3 роки тому +9

    I have watched a lot of your videos and some of them several times. I am retired and old, but I am learning a few things. I started playing cowboy chords as a kid long before you were born.

  • @warrenblake5554
    @warrenblake5554 3 роки тому +3

    That is one of the most illuminating explanations of improvising over a 1.4.5 blues i,ve ever come across...wow ,so much in that one lesson !!

  • @GuitarJoLa
    @GuitarJoLa 3 роки тому +13

    Every Active Melody lesson is a breakthrough for me - if I could only keep up! Very well explained, as always, Brian! 💕

  • @robinanderson1115
    @robinanderson1115 3 роки тому +6

    The NUTS & BOLTS of beginner Blues. So Cool.

  • @kihoalukid
    @kihoalukid 3 роки тому +8

    This would have saved me decades of figuring it out myself.
    Bravo

    • @timjoyalle318
      @timjoyalle318 3 роки тому +2

      I just started learning scales cause lockdown. This man is an advanced teacher!

    • @jodyguilbeaux8225
      @jodyguilbeaux8225 3 роки тому +1

      this is basic information, but holds true.

  • @1jennifer
    @1jennifer 3 роки тому +1

    Recent subscriber here- thank you so much, can’t believe the quality of the content for free.

  • @pgcs98
    @pgcs98 7 місяців тому +1

    As someone that had to self taught himself this tou managed to connect all the missing dots. One of the best guitar teaching I’ve seen in a very long time. I’ve been playing for over 15 years now and am moving towards advanced now that I’m 25 and this is the one thing I’d advise any player to know and have as a tool.
    Thank you

  • @denisechetty4019
    @denisechetty4019 3 роки тому +9

    "This ist where the magic starts to happen"....this light bulb "unlock the neck moment" couldn't have been described any better! You really want us to learn and have fun playing the Blues! Denise

  • @stringman509
    @stringman509 3 роки тому +1

    I'm a member and it's well worth joining active melody Colin uk

  • @jimajello1028
    @jimajello1028 3 роки тому +3

    I started with Piano & formal theory as a child. When taking up the guitar the transaction would have advanced so much quicker if I had you for a teacher. Thank you Brian for sharing your knowledge. You instill the importance of discipline to advance my scales.👍

  • @stephenbrumlow931
    @stephenbrumlow931 3 роки тому +3

    Brilliant! I instantly saw what you were doing here. Teaching a player how to hear the sound of the intervals and not just where to put fingers.

  • @motorma4369
    @motorma4369 3 роки тому +1

    Best video of blues lesson on UA-cam

  • @yiyoarango
    @yiyoarango 3 роки тому +3

    TOP teacher. Just got a sub. Love it man. Been playing for 30years, away last 10ish...I am back at full swing with you as my teacher. Gotta tell ya...TOP. Gracias...from Colombia

  • @drsmith4582
    @drsmith4582 3 роки тому +18

    Most UA-cam guitar teachers don’t give this type of stuff away for free. Mastering the chord tones within each of the changes of a progression and how those tones relate and guide each other is where it’s at. Music is for the ear.

    • @guitarhvac
      @guitarhvac 2 роки тому +1

      Well said. If I had only realized the importance of this 20 years ago. The importance of this can’t be emphasized enough!!

    • @AirsoftStriker
      @AirsoftStriker Рік тому

      @@guitarhvac what is something else you wish you knew 20 years ago? 😅

    • @jeffro.
      @jeffro. 10 місяців тому

      That's very true!
      I watched a "short" the other day by someone who does ridiculous videos! That guy never gives ANYthing away! This "short" explained WHY he teaches finger strength building exercises (for guitar), but stopped short of demonstrating even a single exercise!
      I thought, "What's the point?!" And I had to comment on how useless the video was!
      Me? I can figure out my own strength building exercises, just as I have for every muscle in my body, for my whole life, lol.
      Yep. Brian knows he can give things away for free, without jeopardizing HIS OWN value!
      (Most ppl are disgusted by "teachers" who NEVER give ANYthing away, no matter how small. Those are not actual "teachers," who want you to pay richly for any little tidbit. They're also not very good at it, even if they can play well (or think they can.))

  • @user-uw2bx6gd2s
    @user-uw2bx6gd2s Рік тому

    The best video on UA-cam I’ve ever found that truly helps with learning to solo on the guitar

  • @johnadams2063
    @johnadams2063 2 роки тому +1

    Oh now this is fun!! Huge. So sick of landing on the root.

  • @lionelbayer522
    @lionelbayer522 3 роки тому +1

    Brian, that was excellent. This "light Bulb " has the highest wattage compared to all the other " Light Bulbs " you have given us, Now, I can see the guitar road ahead.

  • @Strumbum01
    @Strumbum01 3 роки тому +3

    You’re a wonderful teacher and very good a explaining your lessons. Thank you!

  • @joshdixon3476
    @joshdixon3476 3 роки тому +1

    You have changed my playing forever, amazing, thank you

  • @leehelppie4544
    @leehelppie4544 3 роки тому +1

    good lesson. i learn something from every one of your videos.

  • @themusicofmikegoodwin
    @themusicofmikegoodwin 2 роки тому

    Great explanation. Lightbulb moments a plenty!

  • @bobygap
    @bobygap 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for all the tutorials you're doing. This one is clearly the one to see over and over to understand and practice 👍

  • @QBRX
    @QBRX 3 роки тому +1

    Love the playing the changes and playing the chord shapes. Great lesson, thank you!

  • @vassilok
    @vassilok Рік тому

    Genius video. Thank you thank you thank you. Lightbulb moments galore! You are a great teacher. This is the blues lead 101 lesson that I have been looking for for years.

  • @cleopatra308
    @cleopatra308 3 роки тому +2

    Such a great teacher!

  • @banjodadaswheel
    @banjodadaswheel 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, Brian. I needed that.

  • @1974xaviers
    @1974xaviers 3 роки тому +2

    Superb Brian... excellent video...well explained.. thank you so much 👌👍

  • @BrentOwens
    @BrentOwens 3 роки тому +1

    This lesson is perfect! Thank Brian! Lots of light bulb moments for me in this one!

  • @francescofilippini800
    @francescofilippini800 3 роки тому +4

    Thank YOU soooo much!!!Best teacher on the tube

  • @fishzebra
    @fishzebra Рік тому

    Brilliant, this really explains simply how useful knowing arpeggios are to underlie playing

  • @blakeanderson7906
    @blakeanderson7906 3 роки тому +2

    Love the lessons! 🤘

  • @bradfield1010
    @bradfield1010 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent explanation of using target notes. Thanks so much

  • @llwonder
    @llwonder 2 роки тому

    I like these lessons. You are very practical with guitar knowledge. I dislike UA-camrs who show you useless theory stuff. It’s nice when you put it to practice. I might check out the website for the premium membership

  • @paulbailey1341
    @paulbailey1341 2 роки тому

    Super useful lesson. Long time premium member here. Money well spent!! Thanks Brian.

  • @haraldliesk9410
    @haraldliesk9410 3 роки тому +1

    great great great! Thank you so much - the light bulb is on!!

  • @user-qd2wc5dg7h
    @user-qd2wc5dg7h 3 роки тому +2

    A great lesson , thank you.

  • @jackschijven8219
    @jackschijven8219 Рік тому

    One of the most useful videos. Thanks.

  • @asishkumarghosh5109
    @asishkumarghosh5109 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent explanation. Thank you Sir.

  • @mikearcher7006
    @mikearcher7006 Рік тому

    Great teaching Brian...Love it!.

  • @cosmiccomedy7394
    @cosmiccomedy7394 2 роки тому

    You're such a great teacher mate. Love the channel and I appreciate the work you put in to help your fellow guitar players. Cheers

  • @ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes
    @ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Brian!

  • @jaytee_13
    @jaytee_13 2 роки тому +1

    Great lesson, Brian. A lot of light bulb moments for me. Just became a premium member. Look forward to more great lessons like this.

  • @johnstrange1382
    @johnstrange1382 2 роки тому

    Exceptional lesson.

  • @lynfox1533
    @lynfox1533 2 роки тому

    Excellent lesson Brian, as usual

  • @livinginvictoriaBC.
    @livinginvictoriaBC. 2 роки тому

    what a great lesson...thanks, Brian...I finally get.it.

  • @pj6366
    @pj6366 3 роки тому +2

    Wow. Excellent info.

  • @darrellwong4097
    @darrellwong4097 2 роки тому

    Great lesson! 👍

  • @JaysonT1
    @JaysonT1 2 роки тому

    This was so helpful!

  • @nawfelarami7114
    @nawfelarami7114 Рік тому

    Beautiful !!

  • @angryoldpoop
    @angryoldpoop 2 роки тому

    I always thought about the 1 only. I just now was noodling around with 3 and 7 and it sounds so much better and musical. thanks 🤩

  • @bluestarinn
    @bluestarinn 2 роки тому

    Great lesson!

  • @JackoHuangwecs
    @JackoHuangwecs 3 роки тому +1

    very detailed and helpful

  • @acousticmonkey2209
    @acousticmonkey2209 3 роки тому +1

    This is really helpful. I've been learning bass recently to help with my guitar and they always talk about using the 1, 3, and 7 which I couldn’t get why when all triads are the 1, 3 and 5. Odd but it helped connect guitar and bass a little more.

  • @kevinoreilly3672
    @kevinoreilly3672 2 роки тому

    This was a really wonderful way to hear and see the chord tones like a perfect pace to make the connection of seeing and hearing. It’s hard to describe but as a student I’ve heard it explained well and demonstrated well but this is better. Now I’m going watch it ten more times so I can finally make a nice complete solo instead of just cool stuff over the 1 chord. Lol thank you !

  • @tieoneon5240
    @tieoneon5240 2 роки тому

    excellent lesson

  • @nyzombiesquad182
    @nyzombiesquad182 Рік тому

    Awesome as always...this should help with phrasing so much, understanding the concept...ty

  • @DavidLaFerney
    @DavidLaFerney 2 роки тому

    I’ve been doing your 2 chord minor blues exercise - alternating chords and licks over Em and Am. Great exercise for so many things. It soon emerged that E licks landing on E and vice versa makes a big difference. I wish I’d learned that easy exercise long ago.

  • @gisantos3060
    @gisantos3060 2 роки тому

    Great info here! Thanks!

  • @christopherfryda
    @christopherfryda 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @hans-floriansalmhofer8370
    @hans-floriansalmhofer8370 3 роки тому

    Toller Blues Gitarre Lernkurs. Einfach,, effizient und schnell lernbar.

  • @Dean.Jubb.Guitar
    @Dean.Jubb.Guitar 2 роки тому

    Brilliant love this

  • @lyrasimo
    @lyrasimo 3 роки тому

    thank you , you are awesome

  • @jayjay-gl4fj
    @jayjay-gl4fj 3 роки тому +1

    Good video!

  • @estebanzapatasuero6716
    @estebanzapatasuero6716 2 роки тому

    Well Brain you see I learn guitar from books by myself I study the caged system but then didnotnew what to do with old a lot of ryhtm that the reason that I want to learn from you the way you explain its great,

  • @timalan1000
    @timalan1000 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative...ty

  • @lloydskidmore
    @lloydskidmore 2 роки тому

    Great lesson like that slow easy feel, great teacher to, lot of people play but can’t teach well.

  • @nickcunningham7876
    @nickcunningham7876 2 роки тому +1

    You just opened up so much for me. Do you expand on the different positions of the pentatonic and how all the different chords fit inside or is that part of our journey?

  • @jimmyperinientertainment2832

    Excellent

  • @ertanres6293
    @ertanres6293 3 роки тому +1

    thank you so much ..

  • @valdalou9121
    @valdalou9121 3 роки тому +1

    WOW!!!!!!!!! superbe......

  • @PaulRedfern
    @PaulRedfern 2 роки тому

    (7:01) "Arpeggio" (pron. "Arp-edge-o" - 3 syllables, btw - the 'i' is silent: it's there to turn the 'g' into a 'j') literally means 'harp-like.' 🙂

  • @kane6529
    @kane6529 3 роки тому +1

    I know it’s kind of basic but a lesson on fast/intermediate strumming patterns would be awesome. I just seem to hit a wall with fast strumming even like standard funk style rhythm

  • @BurnleyNuts
    @BurnleyNuts 3 роки тому +3

    More lightbulbs than Philips or GE Lighting put together!

  • @user-ks7hp3wv1o
    @user-ks7hp3wv1o 3 роки тому

    Супер 👍
    Спасибо!

  • @peelarat9578
    @peelarat9578 3 роки тому

    Love your lessons learned that jazzy Christmas jungle bells rock a few years ago. Can you do lesson on double octaves? I have hard time understanding it how.play it. I seen some great jazz songs use it just in right place .. and sounds so creamy your teaching easy to understand

  • @kelseywake
    @kelseywake 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. I’d love to know what kind of amp your using.

  • @juniperone9676
    @juniperone9676 3 роки тому

    Brian - gret lesson. Can you do the same one for country 1-4-5 ?

  • @mathewsarts
    @mathewsarts 2 роки тому

    Brian, you are truly a gifted musician AND teacher. I really appreciate how you always explain the why's of everything you're demonstrating. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @bobquinlan
    @bobquinlan 3 роки тому +1

    I would be very interested if you put together a mini course on landing on the chords when leading. It continues to elude me. I have watched and worked at the videos relevant to that concept. I don’t know why but not yet. Perhaps I need a more methodical and very clear path of practice. I wonder Brian if you would take a couple students who don’t know how to do that and walk them through over time some instruction until they achieve it and see what it actually takes for them to learn how to land on the chords when leading, and then translate that to a mini course. I would be very happy if it worked and I would certainly pay for it. I have played rhythm guitar for decades and I’ve learned to get around the fretboard on the Pentatonics but I am not landing on the chord changes. I have been a subscribing member of active melody at various times over the past five years. It’s probably just me and something I’m not doing right with practice but maybe that’s the point. To figure out what it is to do during practice in a more clear path that may open this up for myself and possibly many others. No disrespect intended I love the videos obviously and also appreciate the advancements that Brian has been making in the look of the videos and all the backing track work. Thanks for considering it. Bob

    • @bobquinlan
      @bobquinlan 3 роки тому +1

      Signed up for premium again. Hoping the practice sheets help.

  • @metalore
    @metalore Рік тому

    Why do I suddenly have the urge to play Pretty Woman? 😄 Great lesson though.

  • @TheDdkk1
    @TheDdkk1 6 місяців тому

    Great lesson Brian. Just one question. the suggestion to not target the 5th note of the scale, does that apply for both minor as well as major? Thanks

  • @jimbugs12
    @jimbugs12 3 роки тому +1

    💡 😊

  • @geoffforduk
    @geoffforduk 3 роки тому

    🤯🎸💥❤️

  • @adelinrapcore
    @adelinrapcore 2 роки тому

    You are a saint , sir! Thank you!

  • @ajdamato3289
    @ajdamato3289 3 роки тому

    The clash

  • @GreatFalls18u
    @GreatFalls18u 3 роки тому

    Brian - what to emphasize if playing major pentatonic? 1, 3, and ___?

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody  3 роки тому +1

      Depends, if you want to add that blues spice to it while using major pentatonic, you can use the 7, if not, just stick to the 1 and 3. Or try landing on the 6 (also a good note for major).

    • @GreatFalls18u
      @GreatFalls18u 3 роки тому +1

      @@activemelody Thank you.

  • @adambilge2834
    @adambilge2834 3 роки тому +3

    Don't know why but this vid is only available in 360

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody  3 роки тому +2

      check back in a few - youtube is still processing the other formats. can take a few hours

  • @paddy6295
    @paddy6295 11 місяців тому

    He says stop at the 1, 3 or 7. Does he mean: 1,3 or "flat 7" ?

  • @jankoradivojevic3564
    @jankoradivojevic3564 3 роки тому +1

    when to land,on what bit.that is question.

  • @RtJude
    @RtJude 3 роки тому

    What's with closed captions you can't see any of your tutorial.But thanks anyway

  • @bugsbunny7205
    @bugsbunny7205 3 роки тому +1

    What no short Jam track playing over top of example

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody  3 роки тому +2

      You don’t need one for this. The composition this week works on its own - that said you can always play over any song and use these principles.

    • @bugsbunny7205
      @bugsbunny7205 3 роки тому +1

      @@activemelody yeah I know I just want to hear you play it over the Jam track

  • @ressalg
    @ressalg 2 роки тому +1

    Listen up, you young whippersnappers! In my day, we didn't have these so-called "expert guitar players" giving away all these "amazing guitar lessons" on this new-fangled "you-tube" thing! We were happy fumbling around on the blues scale that our stoner buddy taught us! And you know what? WE SUCKED!

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM Рік тому

    Getting some strong Clapton clone vibes from this guy….

  • @studioedin5288
    @studioedin5288 Рік тому

    I heard some pretty woman melody there lol

  • @gushutchinson8758
    @gushutchinson8758 Рік тому

    I realise you can't play much slower just for the thickest student... I think I need to know as soon as I get information overwhelm... Take a break, see how world War 3 is tuning up, heating up and how my woman's cooling off...