I am a 61 year old beginner and I am currently learning the E m pentatonic scale . I now know shape 1 2 and 3 .This is the most straight forward video I've seen. Your explanation and showing when to do bends & sldes is FANTASTIC. I'm now going to get my guitar & start playing the pentatonic scale. Thank you so much & I have subscribed to channel & so looking forward to learning the blues. Thank you .
Wow! Thank you, that's a great comment. Yes, that's exactly what I was aiming for: not just showing a scale, but how to play the notes within the scale to make something musical not just sound like running up and down the scale, which is usually how we all start soloing. Well, it was for me anyway
I agree with all the positive feedback , I’m not quite intermediate level but not a beginner… I’m like most of these guys, played a bit as a youngster, had zero discipline or theory interest.. now as a 42 year old , with help from guys like you lots of things start to click !! Thanks Marc !! You’re a great teacher
Hello Mark, as a seventy year old sax player who has just picked up a guitar for the first time your tuition is invaluable. Don't you have a "coffee cup" jar so I can give you a tip?
Philam in the Philippines just echoed my thoughts .. i’m not an Expat, but I am living in the US Virgin Islands and the isolation of any place like this can be difficult, … especially when it’s so damn hot during hurricane season. That said, I’ve felt the blues in me all my life, but I always played a woodwind and a little piano. … My dad was skeptical of guitars when they were first “invented “ (in his mind) and so he made me play clarinet like Benny Goodman and I evolved into saxophone. … 50 years later, I have decided to learn guitar licks and I have a wonderful Cole Clark Busker quality guitar to do it. It is really hard to get used to the idea of six strings and chords but I am going to master this and I refuse to take any more lessons until I learn this lesson and the other one by this producer. I like the way he talks and I like the way he thinks.. and I plan to do the same myself and at least learn A Pentatonic . 🙏🏾thanks everyone!
Just a note to all: I have played on and off for 35+ years as a self taught guitarist. Mostly collecting tabs and fixing to original songs. I play open, bar, and modified bar chords. Some theory. I’ve bought some blues courses but they never kept my interest. Marc’s turnaround lesson and simple playalongs in A turned on a light. It took a week (older age, I can’t practice for long) before I memorized my first lesson. I combined it with the turnaround lesson and started hearing variations in my head. Watching TV, I was hearing new variations in my head and would run to my guitar to try it. While playing along with a lesson, I started playing my own variations and finished the 12 bars in time. Everyone is different but a number of these lessons (I’m doing all in A so far) will go far to advancing blues improv. My next goal and suggestion would be a lesson of chords and solo notes combination or singing soloing (call response). Keeping it simple is great. Keep up the good work. Gives me something to do during lockdown as an expat in the Philippines.
What a great comment! Yes this is it exactly. I'm so pleased you were able to take my lessons and use the as a way into creating your own licks. This is exactly what I was aiming for. Thank you for such a great comment.
I just put my own story behind yours on comments, but my question is ? Assuming you originally came from the states , how it possible to be an expat when you’re living in the Philippines? That place is very US. Did you come from the states originally? … it nice to find somebody my age who speaks so well about these lessons. I feel the same way.
Thanks so much for giving us a simple blues in a key we can play plus tab! Gees!! So many instructors out there, yet its hard to find the simple thing for beginner blues! 👍🎸😘
I'm brand new to playing guitar at 53 years old. I have loved the blues my whole life. This lesson will be my first try at any soloing licks! It's fun to be able to play around with something other than just scales and struggling to change chords! 😂
I had the same reaction to this lesson so I go to the comment section and get blown away with all these awesome success stories. Truly radical! Keep picking!
I can play it! Someone deserves a big kiss. Be worried, I’m only down the road! Seriously I can hear it, feel it & so I can keep in time rhythmically (my main problem). So pleased. Thanks Marc, it was a perfect first choice solo, ace!
I tried with two different backing tracks, one slow and one faster and got two totally different effects.....amazing stuff, now to learn the rest of the licks....thanks Marc.
@@dball5243 Don, please remember that this is a lesson for beginners who are only just starting out on their journey, so the lesson is just focusing on really simple licks that a beginner can tackle. Clearly, this lesson isn't for you
Hi marc, just found your channel your right in what you said about watching various channels i was getting so confused i,m sticking with you from now on all the best from p
Excellent lesson… Some blues licks that are immediately accessible to the intermediate player, while at the same time adding some immediate spice with go to licks! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you, Marc. I bought a guitar last week and I've been practicing the A minor pentatonic like a maniac without realizing that it doesn't matter whether I use my pinky vs ring finger for the notes on the 8th fret. I had been taking the finger positioning way too seriously, thank you for talking in layman's terms, I don't think many instructors realize how frustrating this instrument can be
My man. Your technics on how to do this make me want to play more. Even thou this is for beginners it has ttaught me something about phrasing . And I love that fact blues is usually only 3 fingers. Your a genius
I liked how you said "now I'll show it to you, if you don't already know it". I am embarrassed , but this is what my simple mind needed. Thank you so much! I can play this over and over, and hopefully build/add to it. It is just a good starting point. Thank you for taking your time to do this. I will use it.
These are really good lessons and I pick up the knowledge and skills quickly! Over the years I have quit the guitar a few times because I thought I would never get the hang of it. Now I am determined to keep going thanks to your clear explanations and videos ~ Thanks!
@@MarcGuitarVideos blues is my big passion , and I couldn't find a teacher for a very long time ... God bless you for everything you do for us! You have golden hands and very big warm heart! ♥️♥️♥️
Another great lesson Marc. I started playing at the age of 60. 4 yrs ago. Since I started watching your video lessons I've found the confidence to play solo's. thank you so much.
Hi Marc thanks for the video I have come back to the guitar after 45 years away YES I was in the 60s lol since l has a stroke with time on my hands even though there is not a lot l can due I decided to but a
This is exactly what I have been looking for. I can play a few scales and have practised techniques but there was something missing. It still didn’t sound like actually playing music. I am still practising this but I find myself going off on something that I have changed but sounds gooood. Omg. A breakthrough! Thank you Marc. You are a star.
Hi Marc, this is the first video of yours I've seen but have already hit the subscribe button. As a 40 year old beginner guitarist, it's great to watch a beginner lesson on youtube and actually think, as a beginner, I could manage that ! So many of the popular teachers on here fire off a solo and describe it as "easy" because it's easy to them, not the person watching the video. Going to get started on this, thanks again.
Hi Matt - yes, I completely agree with you. That's exactly what I'm going for. I try to make lessons that are useful. I have lessons for intermediate players too, which are more challenging. I've got a whole playlist of beginner blues lessons. I try to teach things that sound good, yet are still easy enough that they are accessible to all. Thanks for the great comment
I am a 47 year old beginner and THAT was my first solo! Felt so good to nail it with the backing track. I want to keep playing it. May be getting a bit selfish here but how bout a part 2 and maybe even 3 to add a little duration and further creative inspiration to my soloing bliss? . . Lesson was awesomely put together and combined with the backing track it really got me to a place I have obsessed over for a long time. Thank you so much, Marc!
Thank you so much for such a great comment. This is exactly the reason why I uploaded this video. Years ago I did a similar thing with a simple blues solo lesson I bought and I remember when I was first able to play the example solo. So this comment means a lot. I like the idea of a pt2 to this video. I'll definitely think about that! However if you want to try something similar though, I have another video which you might find useful: ua-cam.com/video/XtF2qVm0KDc/v-deo.html (It's one of my earliest videos, so I look a little younger, but the lesson should still be helpful)
@@MarcGuitarVideos Yes! That is awesome and will definitely be useful! Thanks for taking the time. I really appreciate the reply. I'm a newer subscriber and feel extremely fortunate to have come across this channel. You and this video will forever be "that moment" in my guitar journey. Looking forward to many more. Thank you so, so much, Marc! Have a Happy New Year Brother!
I’m in the same boat. I used to play a little as a teenager but don’t remember much. At 43 yrs old I am start I’m starting all over. Thanks for making an effective and efficient lesson. I’m happy to say that this is my first blues solo.
Thank you very much Marc. If I have to learn only one video lesson, then this will be it! Just with this one video I can enjoy playing my guitar with amp and I do not feel a shame to be heard. Actually, I start exercising without amp 😄. Very encouraging. Cheers from Indonesia.
I really appreciate this video. Been playing for years, know a little of this and a little of that my leads sound like scales. I really need phrasing to make my kicks more musical. So while I have been playing for years I think I am gonna play this video all week until the phases are second nature. I think basics are the way to succeed! Thank you for this. I can't wait to watch the 2nd video like this.
Excellent channel Marc, it took about 20 seconds for me to sub. I love the simplicity as I've only been playing for just over a year and new to licks. Merry Christmas and a happy new year brother
Great , thanks Mark. I've aged loads of classical guitar and pop/rock. Now in Lockdown in Spain so got the tele out and learning with you blues I've never studied before. Brill
Love your teaching style, mate. I’m able play the A minor pentatonic scale but it always sounded so mechanical. As an intermediate beginner (???), your instruction has breathed life into my playing. On to Box 2!! With slides, vibrato & bends. Cheers from 🇨🇦
Hi Caffeinejo - thanks so much for the excellent comment. This is exactly why I made the video, so I'm really pleased it's working for you... as for box 2, I was thinking of making a follow up video which does the same thing for Box 2, so that's a great suggestion.
You deserve 1M+ views for this. Basic no nonsense instructions to get me playing and sounding good very quickly is just what this advanced age beginner needs. I hate it when youtube teachers start easy and then effortlessly blast out some riff at a level that i know i will never attain as something to aspire to. It just demoralises me. So thank you again for keeping it simple. Here is my subscription. p.s. the 100 people who disliked this are morons
Wow, thank you for such a kind comment. That's exactly what I was aiming for with this lesson, trying to make a video that would help people get soloing. Thanks again, I really appreciate it
Marc, thanks so much. Loved your format and providing tabs and backing track. I'll be playing with this a while. 69 year old-beginner/intermediate player. Been playing mostly rhythm lately, because blues solos seemed too confusing. Subbed, GT
Came across one of your old tutorials and fell in love with the licks you taught! Couldn't find beautiful and melodic licks before, the ones you taught were awesome! Subscribed for more and checking out all your content too! Thanks :)
Another brilliant lesson Marc. I'm not a total beginner, I'm self taught and love the blues, but never found anything on yt that's helped me start to be able to play this genre, albeit rudimentary, like your videos. I feel I'm finally getting somewhere. Thanks for taking the time and effort to post them☺ It's also nice that you're a fellow northener (I live in Cheshire)!!
There's more in this series! I've done 2 others for 'Ridiculously easy blues in Am'. They use the same backing tracking. I took the same concept and did a similar 'Play your first Acoustic Blues solo' and a 'Play your first rock guitar solo in Am'. If you look on my channel, I'm sure you'll find several other videos like this
bro you are just super amazing with blues, I'am definitely going to try these licks and post a video. I love playing blues and I just started learning guitar, so was unable to find one place for good blues and jazz learning. but now I found your channel. Subscribed!!!
Hi Vibrance - thanks for stopping by and thanks for the kind comment. I hope you find the lessons useful. They are generally pitched somewhere between beginner and intermediate. If you are looking for another blues lesson pitched at a similar level, then I'd recommend this one: ua-cam.com/video/XtF2qVm0KDc/v-deo.html
Your licks are great, well explained and easy to follow. One suggestion: state the name of the notes while played and maybe the reason some are played such as b3 or b5 and b7. Why are those notes important???
This is great - Thanks so much! I have been stuck in the "playing the scales" mode - just can't seem to turn them into music. This is helping me get past that
thanks a lot sir very beautifull licks and they can be combined very easily to create new ones!!Deffinatly gonna stick around please do more begginer blues stuff!!
Thanks Hustlah! The majority of my lessons are somewhere between beginner and intermediate. In fact one of my main aims is to help players make the leap from beginner to intermediate. Thanks very much for your kind comment.
I watched this, then I went off and watched a few other "blues solo for beginners" vids. Yours was the best. Other UA-camrs seem to have forgotten what it’s like to be a beginner.
Another superb lesson Mark! Like that you stay in A minor. Areal springboard for mixing sound and technique. Very cool that you added the tip about thumb positioning. I like bending, Gilmour is where I'm going, so that was huge. Regards.
I'm thinking about putting some blues feel licks in my new song . It's gotta a punky Dead Kennedys feel to it . These patterns may just be what I'm looking for . Nice work 👍👍
I made a follow up video to this one ua-cam.com/video/DOVmZ0vqZeY/v-deo.html with more licks in the same style/level
Holy crap, actual licks a beginner could play, unlike every other youtube video out there! Thanks Marc!
Thank you so much for such a kind comment. That's exactly what I was aiming for
I am a 61 year old beginner and I am currently learning the E m pentatonic scale . I now know shape 1 2 and 3 .This is the most straight forward video I've seen. Your explanation and showing when to do bends & sldes is FANTASTIC. I'm now going to get my guitar & start playing the pentatonic scale. Thank you so much & I have subscribed to channel & so looking forward to learning the blues. Thank you .
Wow! Thank you, that's a great comment. Yes, that's exactly what I was aiming for: not just showing a scale, but how to play the notes within the scale to make something musical not just sound like running up and down the scale, which is usually how we all start soloing. Well, it was for me anyway
I agree with all the positive feedback , I’m not quite intermediate level but not a beginner… I’m like most of these guys, played a bit as a youngster, had zero discipline or theory interest.. now as a 42 year old , with help from guys like you lots of things start to click !! Thanks Marc !! You’re a great teacher
After searching so many channels and videos, no body teaches where to start from until i found this channel. ❤
Thank you! That's exactly what I was intending
@@MarcGuitarVideos kindly make a video on how to match with change chords in backing track.
Hello Mark, as a seventy year old sax player who has just picked up a guitar for the first time your tuition is invaluable. Don't you have a "coffee cup" jar so I can give you a tip?
Amazing tutorial. You just covered 2-3 years of practical instruction in 15min. Bravo. Thanks!!!
Thanks Eric. That's a very kind comment.
Brilliant
Thanks! Much appreciated
Philam in the Philippines just echoed my thoughts .. i’m not an Expat, but I am living in the US Virgin Islands and the isolation of any place like this can be difficult, … especially when it’s so damn hot during hurricane season.
That said, I’ve felt the blues in me all my life, but I always played a woodwind and a little piano.
… My dad was skeptical of guitars when they were first “invented “ (in his mind) and so he made me play clarinet like Benny Goodman and I evolved into saxophone.
… 50 years later, I have decided to learn guitar licks and I have a wonderful Cole Clark Busker quality guitar to do it. It is really hard to get used to the idea of six strings and chords but I am going to master this and I refuse to take any more lessons until I learn this lesson and the other one by this producer. I like the way he talks and I like the way he thinks.. and I plan to do the same myself and at least learn A Pentatonic .
🙏🏾thanks everyone!
Fantastic--I can't wait to get enough practice time in on each lick and jam to the backing track.
Excellent! Thanks for such a kind comment
Just a note to all: I have played on and off for 35+ years as a self taught guitarist. Mostly collecting tabs and fixing to original songs. I play open, bar, and modified bar chords. Some theory. I’ve bought some blues courses but they never kept my interest. Marc’s turnaround lesson and simple playalongs in A turned on a light. It took a week (older age, I can’t practice for long) before I memorized my first lesson. I combined it with the turnaround lesson and started hearing variations in my head. Watching TV, I was hearing new variations in my head and would run to my guitar to try it. While playing along with a lesson, I started playing my own variations and finished the 12 bars in time. Everyone is different but a number of these lessons (I’m doing all in A so far) will go far to advancing blues improv. My next goal and suggestion would be a lesson of chords and solo notes combination or singing soloing (call response). Keeping it simple is great. Keep up the good work. Gives me something to do during lockdown as an expat in the Philippines.
What a great comment! Yes this is it exactly. I'm so pleased you were able to take my lessons and use the as a way into creating your own licks. This is exactly what I was aiming for. Thank you for such a great comment.
u may have hit upon sumthing sir! its amazing how much my playing improved when mom banned me from watching TV for a month :)
I just put my own story behind yours on comments, but my question is ? Assuming you originally came from the states , how it possible to be an expat when you’re living in the Philippines? That place is very US. Did you come from the states originally?
… it nice to find somebody my age who speaks so well about these lessons. I feel the same way.
@@robkunkel8833 originally from the states. Expat in PI for the last 8 years.
Thanks so much for giving us a simple blues in a key we can play plus tab! Gees!! So many instructors out there, yet its hard to find the simple thing for beginner blues! 👍🎸😘
Thanks! I really appreciate the comment
You’re a good guy Marc, thanks for your patience. Many instructors don’t take it slow and therefore students quit. Believe me when I say thank you
Thank you, I appreciate that!
fantastic tutorial thankyou
Thank you! That's very kind
accuracy is everything, especially when bending i am finding.
Yes, control over bending is really important. When bending to a particular note, we need to make sure we are getting it in tune.
I'm brand new to playing guitar at 53 years old. I have loved the blues my whole life. This lesson will be my first try at any soloing licks! It's fun to be able to play around with something other than just scales and struggling to change chords! 😂
Excellent! Very pleased. Hope it goes well. Once you get into to it, soloing is the most fun part of playing
Old guy, perhaps intermediate... love your presentations. Working on the A minor lead. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the great comment Michael.
I had the same reaction to this lesson so I go to the comment section and get blown away with all these awesome success stories. Truly radical! Keep picking!
Thank you! I'm really pleased that is has been helpful to so many
I can play it! Someone deserves a big kiss. Be worried, I’m only down the road! Seriously I can hear it, feel it & so I can keep in time rhythmically (my main problem). So pleased. Thanks Marc, it was a perfect first choice solo, ace!
Hi Phil - really pleased you nailed it! Well done.
I tried with two different backing tracks, one slow and one faster and got two totally different effects.....amazing stuff, now to learn the rest of the licks....thanks Marc.
Excellent! I'm really glad to help
These are great Marc, i am a beginner and you make these easy to follow and understand....thankyou.
You're very welcome!
Just found a slow blues backing track in A to practice these licks, they sound awesome, thanks Marc.
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much Marc for a great lesson. You're my favorite teacher on You Tube!
Wow, thanks! That's very kind. Thank you so much
Time Stamps
Lick 1 - 9:16
Lick 2 - 10:18
Lick 3 - 10:39
Lick 4 - 11:29
Lick 5 - 11:54
Lick 6 - 12:51
Lick 7 - 13:53
Lick 8 - 14:33
Tips
Solo - 1:26
Am Pentatonic Scale - 2:16
Sliding - 5:00
Vibrato - 5:40
Bending - 6:10
How To Think And Play A Phrase - 7:35
This has to be the best and clearest lesson ever. No BS & no mystery just great blues .
Trust me, I'm a Scouser.
Always nice to meet another scouser! Thanks for the great comment
If that's what you call the blues, then you've never had them or heard them. No dynamics, no vibrato, feeling, no soul. No blues!
@@dball5243 Don, please remember that this is a lesson for beginners who are only just starting out on their journey, so the lesson is just focusing on really simple licks that a beginner can tackle. Clearly, this lesson isn't for you
Hi marc, just found your channel your right in what you said about watching various channels i was getting so confused i,m sticking with you from now on all the best from p
Thank you so much! That's a really kind comment
Excellent lesson… Some blues licks that are immediately accessible to the intermediate player, while at the same time adding some immediate spice with go to licks! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Excellent thanks Doug!
Thank you, Marc. I bought a guitar last week and I've been practicing the A minor pentatonic like a maniac without realizing that it doesn't matter whether I use my pinky vs ring finger for the notes on the 8th fret. I had been taking the finger positioning way too seriously, thank you for talking in layman's terms, I don't think many instructors realize how frustrating this instrument can be
Thanks! I really appreciate the comment. I'm happy I can be of help
Those are some great easy licks to learn. Been practicing for 2 hours to remember them. Thank you so much! Peace!!
Excellent! Thanks for such a great comment.Have you tried playing them over the backing track?
Marc, I realize this is quite a simple lesson... but it's very well done and your teaching style really inspires confidence. Well done, mate. Thanks.
Thanks Frederick!
My man. Your technics on how to do this make me want to play more. Even thou this is for beginners it has ttaught me something about phrasing . And I love that fact blues is usually only 3 fingers. Your a genius
Wow! Thanks for such a great comment!
Not sure how it’s taken me so long to find this brilliant lesson but thank-you Marc.
You need more guitars by the way!
ha ha! Thanks Johnny!
Don't we all?
I liked how you said "now I'll show it to you, if you don't already know it". I am embarrassed , but this is what my simple mind needed. Thank you so much! I can play this over and over, and hopefully build/add to it. It is just a good starting point. Thank you for taking your time to do this. I will use it.
Hi Danz! Thanks for the great comment. Yes, take this as a starting point and add to it.
This is a gem for a beginner like me. Thanks man!
Thanks Michael! Really appreciate the comment.
Thanks Mark you keep it simple so it's easier to learn
Happy to help
Really good video, thanks Marc
Thanks! You're welcome
Great tutorial, Marc. Very clear and concise. Makes you want to play as you get results!
Hi Dirk! Thanks for the great comment. Perfectly sums up what I was aiming for. I really appreciate you saying this
These are really good lessons and I pick up the knowledge and skills quickly!
Over the years I have quit the guitar a few times because I thought I would never get the hang of it.
Now I am determined to keep going thanks to your clear explanations and videos ~ Thanks!
Thank you for the excellent comment. I'm really pleased you are inspired to keep going!
Marc, thank you !!! With you I can play my first bluses and I am so so happy ♥️♥️♥️
Wonderful! that's exactly what I was hoping for
@@MarcGuitarVideos blues is my big passion , and I couldn't find a teacher for a very long time ... God bless you for everything you do for us! You have golden hands and very big warm heart! ♥️♥️♥️
@@ОксанаАфенкина Thank you! That's very kind.
Fantastic Mark 😊
Many thanks!
Love this lesson, such small tricks that makes a huge difference. Your lessons are very useful to me as a beginner. Thank you Marc
Cheers wsashoor!
Another great lesson Marc. I started playing at the age of 60. 4 yrs ago. Since I started watching your video lessons I've found the confidence to play solo's. thank you so much.
Great to hear! That's fantastic. Thanks for the great comment
Awsome, Marc, as always. Fantastic tools you are offering for beginners and intermediates alike. A big thank you once again!
Wow! Thanks Radu. That's a really encouraging comment
Thanks. Great demo and explanation, it's amazing how much bang for your buck you get with blues phrasing.
I completely agree!
By far the best teacher of all!!
Wow! Thank you, that's extremely kind!
Thanks Marc, love your lesson! Thanks
Thanks, that's very kind
Great Lesson Marc helped me a lot. Thank you
Excellent! I'm really pleased to hear that
Hi Marc thanks for the video I have come back to the guitar after 45 years away YES I was in the 60s lol since l has a stroke with time on my hands even though there is not a lot l can due I decided to but a
This is really helpful you are amazing for taking time out of your way, to teach others how to create music again thank you.
Hi! Thanks so much for a great comment. I really appreciate it
Appréciated tanks Marc :)
You're welcome
This is exactly what I have been looking for. I can play a few scales and have practised techniques but there was something missing. It still didn’t sound like actually playing music. I am still practising this but I find myself going off on something that I have changed but sounds gooood. Omg. A breakthrough! Thank you Marc. You are a star.
Wow! This is exactly what I was hoping to hear. That's exactly the point of my lessons. You've made me very happy to read that comment. Thank you
thanks for the help Marc. Very clear, this is what a lot of us beginners need, please more like this!
Thanks! Much appreciate the comment.
Thank you for your lessons Sir, very clear, easy and wonderful.
Thank you very much for the kind comment!
Great lesson that is easy to get on board.
Thanks!
Right on buddy...straight to the point....really nice video...rock star status for sure!
Thank you Mark! Really kind comment
Hey Mark, I've been loving your demos, thanks so much for spending time doing this.
My pleasure! Thanks for such a kind comment. Its much appreciated
Great video..thanks Mark
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Marc, this is the first video of yours I've seen but have already hit the subscribe button. As a 40 year old beginner guitarist, it's great to watch a beginner lesson on youtube and actually think, as a beginner, I could manage that ! So many of the popular teachers on here fire off a solo and describe it as "easy" because it's easy to them, not the person watching the video. Going to get started on this, thanks again.
Hi Matt - yes, I completely agree with you. That's exactly what I'm going for. I try to make lessons that are useful. I have lessons for intermediate players too, which are more challenging. I've got a whole playlist of beginner blues lessons. I try to teach things that sound good, yet are still easy enough that they are accessible to all. Thanks for the great comment
I am a 47 year old beginner and THAT was my first solo! Felt so good to nail it with the backing track. I want to keep playing it. May be getting a bit selfish here but how bout a part 2 and maybe even 3 to add a little duration and further creative inspiration to my soloing bliss? . . Lesson was awesomely put together and combined with the backing track it really got me to a place I have obsessed over for a long time. Thank you so much, Marc!
Thank you so much for such a great comment. This is exactly the reason why I uploaded this video. Years ago I did a similar thing with a simple blues solo lesson I bought and I remember when I was first able to play the example solo. So this comment means a lot. I like the idea of a pt2 to this video. I'll definitely think about that! However if you want to try something similar though, I have another video which you might find useful:
ua-cam.com/video/XtF2qVm0KDc/v-deo.html (It's one of my earliest videos, so I look a little younger, but the lesson should still be helpful)
@@MarcGuitarVideos Yes! That is awesome and will definitely be useful! Thanks for taking the time. I really appreciate the reply. I'm a newer subscriber and feel extremely fortunate to have come across this channel. You and this video will forever be "that moment" in my guitar journey. Looking forward to many more. Thank you so, so much, Marc! Have a Happy New Year Brother!
@@LJB326 Excellent! Thank you so much for these comments. They really do encourage me in doing this. Happy new year!
I’m in the same boat. I used to play a little as a teenager but don’t remember much. At 43 yrs old I am start I’m starting all over. Thanks for making an effective and efficient lesson. I’m happy to say that this is my first blues solo.
Congratulations, man! You are amazing!
Thank you very much Marc. If I have to learn only one video lesson, then this will be it!
Just with this one video I can enjoy playing my guitar with amp and I do not feel a shame to be heard. Actually, I start exercising without amp 😄. Very encouraging. Cheers from Indonesia.
Thank you! That's such a great comment. I'm very glad this lesson was helpful for you
GREAT lesson, your lesson about turmarounds was also GREAT ! Excellent teacher, very helpful. ThanX a lot! (a fan from Isenbüttel, Germany)
Awesome, thank you! I really appreciate that
I really appreciate this video. Been playing for years, know a little of this and a little of that my leads sound like scales.
I really need phrasing to make my kicks more musical.
So while I have been playing for years I think I am gonna play this video all week until the phases are second nature. I think basics are the way to succeed!
Thank you for this.
I can't wait to watch the 2nd video like this.
Thanks for such a great comment. I'm really pleased you got so much out of this video.
Perfect timing for me thank you.
Excellent! thanks
very helpful! many thanks
You're welcome!
Great licks. Great method of teaching. Thank you my friend.
Thanks! Much appreciated
Hi Mark.!!!
awesome, greetings from Vienna.!!!
I wish a nice day... 👍👍👍
Thanks Herbi! You have a great day too
Excellent mate, thanks 😁I've added u to my "Blues Licks an Riffs" Playlist. Liked an Subbed too👍
Awesome, thank you!
You've gained yourself a new subscriber Marc. Thank you for the awesome lessons!
Excellent! Thanks Chris
Excellent channel Marc, it took about 20 seconds for me to sub. I love the simplicity as I've only been playing for just over a year and new to licks. Merry Christmas and a happy new year brother
Thanks! Really appreciate the comment and Merry Christmas to you too!
@@MarcGuitarVideos no worries credit where credits due
That is awesome! I never thought of that, however l! I also only use 2 fingers to wail across the neck thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Great , thanks Mark. I've aged loads of classical guitar and pop/rock. Now in
Lockdown in Spain so got the tele out and learning with you blues I've never studied before.
Brill
Hi Alan, its great to use this lockdown time to study and improve playing
Love your teaching style, mate. I’m able play the A minor pentatonic scale but it always sounded so mechanical. As an intermediate beginner (???), your instruction has breathed life into my playing. On to Box 2!! With slides, vibrato & bends. Cheers from 🇨🇦
Hi Caffeinejo - thanks so much for the excellent comment. This is exactly why I made the video, so I'm really pleased it's working for you... as for box 2, I was thinking of making a follow up video which does the same thing for Box 2, so that's a great suggestion.
You deserve 1M+ views for this. Basic no nonsense instructions to get me playing and sounding good very quickly is just what this advanced age beginner needs. I hate it when youtube teachers start easy and then effortlessly blast out some riff at a level that i know i will never attain as something to aspire to. It just demoralises me. So thank you again for keeping it simple.
Here is my subscription. p.s. the 100 people who disliked this are morons
Wow, thank you for such a kind comment. That's exactly what I was aiming for with this lesson, trying to make a video that would help people get soloing. Thanks again, I really appreciate it
@@MarcGuitarVideos p.s. I just set you a tip. Thanks again.
Marc, thanks so much. Loved your format and providing tabs and backing track. I'll be playing with this a while. 69 year old-beginner/intermediate player. Been playing mostly rhythm lately, because blues solos seemed too confusing. Subbed, GT
Thanks for the great comment! Really pleased you are linking my videos
Came across one of your old tutorials and fell in love with the licks you taught! Couldn't find beautiful and melodic licks before, the ones you taught were awesome! Subscribed for more and checking out all your content too! Thanks :)
Excellent! Thanks Nisa. I really appreciate the comment
Great idea, licks and lesson. Many thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Another brilliant lesson Marc. I'm not a total beginner, I'm self taught and love the blues, but never found anything on yt that's helped me start to be able to play this genre, albeit rudimentary, like your videos. I feel I'm finally getting somewhere. Thanks for taking the time and effort to post them☺ It's also nice that you're a fellow northener (I live in Cheshire)!!
Thank you, that's very kind. I'm really pleased to hear that the videos are helping you. Cheshire is just down the road from where I grew up!
Thanks Marc that help me alot, wish you will make more video like this
There's more in this series! I've done 2 others for 'Ridiculously easy blues in Am'. They use the same backing tracking. I took the same concept and did a similar 'Play your first Acoustic Blues solo' and a 'Play your first rock guitar solo in Am'. If you look on my channel, I'm sure you'll find several other videos like this
Awesome mate thanks for sharing your skill learned heaps
Thank you for such a kind comment. I'm really pleased the lesson helped
bro you are just super amazing with blues, I'am definitely going to try these licks and post a video. I love playing blues and I just started learning guitar, so was unable to find one place for good blues and jazz learning. but now I found your channel. Subscribed!!!
Hi Vibrance - thanks for stopping by and thanks for the kind comment. I hope you find the lessons useful. They are generally pitched somewhere between beginner and intermediate. If you are looking for another blues lesson pitched at a similar level, then I'd recommend this one: ua-cam.com/video/XtF2qVm0KDc/v-deo.html
Hi Marc! Perfect Blues solo lesson. Could instantly play along the jam track and build extendet licks of my own. Subscribed! Cheers from Bavaria!
Thanks for the sub! I'm really pleased you liked it
Thanks Marc. Great lesson. I'm a novice so I really appreciate your teaching style. Even little 'tips' like using finger 3 for the pentatonic scale.
Thanks Michael, that's good to know. Glad you like the lessons
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great job and easy for a beginner like me thanks
Thanks Steve! I really appreciate the feedback
Thanks Mark great tutorial explained well love it
Thanks Daniel!
Your licks are great, well explained and easy to follow. One suggestion: state the name of the notes while played and maybe the reason some are played such as b3 or b5 and b7. Why are those notes important???
Thanks for the suggestion Greg
Thank you sir
You're welcome!
This is great - Thanks so much! I have been stuck in the "playing the scales" mode - just can't seem to turn them into music. This is helping me get past that
That's excellent to hear! That's exactly why I make my videos. Thanks for your great comments
Very Nice vid Sir. More of that, very usefull.
Thanks Jan!
Thank you so much. I learned so much from this video.
Excellent! I'm really pleased to hear that
thanks a lot sir very beautifull licks and they can be combined very easily to create new ones!!Deffinatly gonna stick around please do more begginer blues stuff!!
Thanks Hustlah! The majority of my lessons are somewhere between beginner and intermediate. In fact one of my main aims is to help players make the leap from beginner to intermediate. Thanks very much for your kind comment.
I watched this, then I went off and watched a few other "blues solo for beginners" vids.
Yours was the best. Other UA-camrs seem to have forgotten what it’s like to be a beginner.
Thank you William! That means a lot as I really try to focus on that when I'm making lessons
You really do a great job of teaching....really picked it up quick....thanks!!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comment
gonna keep watching and promoting you!
Fantastic, thanks a million man.
Cheers!
Hi from Phoenix, Arizona and Happy New Year! Awesome lesson and great backing track. Love to see more of these types of lessons. All the best!
Thanks Tim and Happy New Year to you too! I was in Phoenix in November for a few days. It rained the whole time! I couldn't believe it.
Marc, wow, that's unusual for sure. Normally it's non stop sun. Sorry that happened. Come back again and hopefully it will be sunny for you.
Tim Morphy I couldn’t believe it. Usually sunny so didn’t have appropriate clothing. I’m sure I’ll make it back one day
vow!!! thanks a million mark, God bless.......
Thanks Clifford!
Another superb lesson Mark! Like that you stay in A minor. Areal springboard for mixing sound and technique. Very cool that you added the tip about thumb positioning. I like bending, Gilmour is where I'm going, so that was huge. Regards.
Hi John - Bending is such a cool sound. I use it all the time. Gilmour is one of my fav guitarists
Great video. I'm glad I found you.
Welcome aboard! If you liked this video, I think you'll like my other lessons too!
Useful and enjoyable learned cool blues thanks 😊🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Thanks James! Really appreciate the comment.
I'm thinking about putting some blues feel licks in my new song . It's gotta a punky Dead Kennedys feel to it . These patterns may just be what I'm looking for . Nice work 👍👍