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Not one of today‘s guitar heroes didn‘t start off with playing „bad solos“ at first. There will be a turning point soon enough. Depends on how much you want it. 😁
Absolutely clear, concise and well explained, with pertinent examples. Not too long, not show-off, actually quality content and explanations, right on point. THANK YOU!
I'll be honest, at first I thought this would be just another guitar video with vague or unoriginal tips, but I was really impressed! While it's not necessarily anything groundbreaking in terms of soloing, this vid does a great job of breaking down the tips and providing really good concrete examples. Within seconds I had picked up my own guitar and was playing along.
A solo that's gonna touch you is a solo which sounds like human conversation. Do this in the frequencies of the human voice and phrase it like talking. Speed doesn't help, Just try to tell a story by playing your guitar.
You are one of the best guitar teachers on UA-cam. That is because you can understand, notice, differ, isolate, play and teach every little detail. True perfectionist you are sir, what a great opportunity to have you on UA-cam. And over that, you have specific pleasant energy as a person
@@aeondream Great advice. Chris Cain is a superb blues player. But I think that Cain's version of BB King is slightly more "Cain" than it is "BB." In contrast, this video's BB impression is both less original (the player puts less of himself into it) and more accurate as a replica of BB's tone, rhythm, dynamics, and style.
Great Players who use these principles 1. Start Simple: B.B. King 2. Phrasing: Billy Gibbons and David Gilmour 3. Dynamics: Buddy Guy and SRV 4. Vibrato: Gary Moore and Angus Young 5. Repetition: Mark Knopfler 6. Mix It Up: Wes Montgomery and Django Reinhardt
I've been playing guitar for 35 years and you are an excellent teacher! The difference between a good and a great guitarist are many subtle nuances. These are great tips for aspiring guitarists. Subscribed
I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. And he has such passion and enthusiasm for teaching. It’s really beautiful and inspiring. And yet, at the same time, he’s such a great guitarist that part of me feels like ‘dang, I wish that he would tour and record records, also.’ (And maybe he does). He’s a great teacher, and a great player. Truer than true.
It comes with years of playing and some people just have that "soul" in their finger tips, it doesnt matter if they only hit a single note with no nuance, the note comes out inspired.
Dude, this was so insightful. I’ve been struggling trying to make the guitar sing the way I think it should. So it’s just nice to hear it explained, very well in fact, from a different perspective. Thank you!
I do not know your real name "Guitar Pilgrim" but from my lips to God's ears, your one hell of a player and a teacher and He should add more unto your skill. I just gave you a standing ovation in my room
I'm a good rhythm player, chord player, not great at solos. These 6 super simple tips changed the way I practice 100%! So simple but so effective! Thank u so much! Bbking was great example to really understand.
Cook county is the county surrounding Chicago. BB playing a fee concert there for everyone locked up the and recorded an album of the performance. It might be the best blues album ever recorded. I know that’s a strong statement, but it’s also an awesome album.
Very articulate. These are exactly the elements I had been unconsciously thinking about when trying to improve my playing, but it's great to have them defined this clearly. Usually I'm skeptical of these "tip" videos but this was actually a huge help. Subscribed, cheers man.
Absolutely great advices!!! Doing it already spontanous, but never described and exampled in such a compact way. And very good for teaching to make great solos. Thanks mate:-)
Great video. I really enjoy your teaching style. Not only are you a great teacher, you're a great player. These two qualities aren't often found in the same person/guitarist.
Dude.. I somewhat consider myself a halfway decent solo guitarist, but this what the absolute best way I've seen someone describe how to put some soul into a guitar solo. Bravo man, you got a new fan for sure.
This is the best guitar guy I've seen. Informative, gives great examples, and has great tips. We are always learning. After 25 years I'm always amazed at how much you can still learn. Thanks Guitar Pilgrim! You rock.
You are such a good teacher. I already learn bunch of stuffs and skill but still I'm going back back to basics. Those essential teniques helps alot and make more good guitar player. Nice PPaps!
This is for me the best guitar instruction on YT. There are many great teachers, but Guitar Pilgrim speaks to my level, is very inspiring and easy to understand. Some people are great players, and some are great teachers To be both is rare! Guitar Pilgrim is that rare person who embodies both traits.
Thanks a lot for the guitar lesson, there’s so much knowledge to learn to play the guitar appropriately. I’ve been playing guitar for 40 years and i never thought about these techniques.
Hii I am from India and just subscribed your channel. Well, I have been playing guitar for several years now. I am self-taught, so progress is slow naturally. This is one of the best soloing tips I have ever heard, not too much technical mumbo-jumbo short and solid. These are some of the conceptions I was lacking and I sounded very muddy. Thanks a lot brother. Looking forward for much more helpful stuff like this from you. Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you for you kind comment Kanad. I'm very glad to help, that's why I made the video! I hope, one day to visit your beautiful country! Lot's of love from Ireland!
Wise words indeed.....where have you been all my guitar playing life Lol Extremely useful, to the point and actually helpful to all guitar students, a great vid.
So plain, so simple, yet very educational. Already knew all of those tricks, but it's very nice to see them in action. You got a sub. Keep up the good work!
Here I was looking for every lick in the world and when I watched this video it just made me think about every single tips you have given. THANKS A LOT MAN.
I am 69, not being playing very long, lead that is, and in this 12 minutes and 36 seconds I have learned more than in the ENTIRE time I have been playing or trying to play lead guitar. Thank you very much. This IS very educational and very, very interesting. Big fan of BB King.
This tutorial was one of the better ones I've seen in a long time. Even tho I've known and used all these tips for ten years, I found this video cool and interesting B)
I actually like it, but it's true that it wouldn't feat the content like that. it doesn't sound right at all to start the solo that way, (just my opinion), but it's pretty cool anyways
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0:29 Start Simple
2:18 Phrasing
4:26 Dynamics
6:55 Vibrato
8:57 Repetition
10:27 Mix it Up
short nail++
Excelente!!
8:14 Cat walking by outside the window
8:45 Same cat does it again
I think you should interview this cat and see what he knows.
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Great lesson!
BB was so good in phrasing and silence because he used all pauses to smile to all these girls in public ;)
What BB King song was used in this video
I feel Paul David vibes here
Haha same
Ya , weird european accent lol
But he is way better.
100% haha "Listen to great -Players- UA-camrs & take their tricks & turn them into your own"
Beat me to it! LOL
Whenever he says “don’t do this type of solo”
*I WISH I WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO DO THE BAD SOLOS*
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Not one of today‘s guitar heroes didn‘t start off with playing „bad solos“ at first. There will be a turning point soon enough. Depends on how much you want it. 😁
😊👍👍👍
"You want to build up towards a climax, rather than to start with one."
That's what she said.
had the exact same thought haha, not with a specific gender in mind but definitely with sex haha
Story of my life... :(
Excellent video. Thank you.
@@HeadbangersLocal Story of my wife.
Said Michael to everyone....
Absolutely clear, concise and well explained, with pertinent examples. Not too long, not show-off, actually quality content and explanations, right on point. THANK YOU!
Man, these Dutch guys sure do master English well.
@Pete is never wrong The Scottish!
@Pete is never wrong Ah hae a scottish mucker Ah used tae travel wi'. burds loo'd his accent. it was sickenin'
Jon Ham
Yes, they speak better English
than the average American😂
@Pete is never wrong Lol what about us Aussies?
@Pete is never wrong F''''''k me dead your right!
I am a drummer who also likes guitars. The breathing method is important for playing the guitar. It is the same as a drum.I support you from Japan.
Q. Waddya call a guy who hangs round musicians?
A. A drummer.
Sorry. Couldn't resist. ✌️🇦🇺
The best parts of all my guitar solos are the notes I don't play
Yep..."More between the lines"...!
Ha
I'll be honest, at first I thought this would be just another guitar video with vague or unoriginal tips, but I was really impressed! While it's not necessarily anything groundbreaking in terms of soloing, this vid does a great job of breaking down the tips and providing really good concrete examples. Within seconds I had picked up my own guitar and was playing along.
Ya
Me too
Totally agree!
𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱
Same, honestly.
A solo that's gonna touch you is a solo which sounds like human conversation. Do this in the frequencies of the human voice and phrase it like talking. Speed doesn't help, Just try to tell a story by playing your guitar.
Couldn't have say it better!!!
Noted! 🙏
Bernd Dorst B.B. King once said something like this
Bernd Dorst well said 👏🏽👏🏽
Eddie Van Halen has a weird human conversations then...
Honestly, one of the first ‘tips’ video that had very useful tips that were all very well explained.
You are one of the best guitar teachers on UA-cam. That is because you can understand, notice, differ, isolate, play and teach every little detail. True perfectionist you are sir, what a great opportunity to have you on UA-cam. And over that, you have specific pleasant energy as a person
'Specific pleasant energy'. THAT'S what my guitar playing's been lacking! No wonder the other guys in the band get all the girls.
A Master Jedi, I would say!
First time I've ever seen anyone play BB King stuff and actually sound like him
That's what I thought from the 1st note
Real good if you think of that he has single coils while B.B had humbuckers.
Amen. That sounded more like BB than almost anyone else who tries to play like him.
listen to Chris Cain
@@aeondream Great advice. Chris Cain is a superb blues player. But I think that Cain's version of BB King is slightly more "Cain" than it is "BB." In contrast, this video's BB impression is both less original (the player puts less of himself into it) and more accurate as a replica of BB's tone, rhythm, dynamics, and style.
Great Players who use these principles
1. Start Simple: B.B. King
2. Phrasing: Billy Gibbons and David Gilmour
3. Dynamics: Buddy Guy and SRV
4. Vibrato: Gary Moore and Angus Young
5. Repetition: Mark Knopfler
6. Mix It Up: Wes Montgomery and Django Reinhardt
Another notable master of repetition (in a good way) is Tony Iommi, most of his songs go around those iconic riffs, building up throughout the song.
Best at all of these? Derek trucks
That's crazy, I was thinking Mark knopfler when he was playing the repetition part.
Good list: to get that classic Knopfler repetition, have a listen to the "Telegraph Road" solo
Santana is the king of repetition, I bet 90% of players could sing you his trade mark repeated licks in Oye Como Va or Black Magic Woman!
I've been playing guitar for 35 years and you are an excellent teacher! The difference between a good and a great guitarist are many subtle nuances. These are great tips for aspiring guitarists. Subscribed
I just found this guy. 3 vids in a row. Wow.. A great player, and great tips! Thanks man!
same, he's very charismatic and lays everything out in an easy and understandable way. subbed instantly
A natural teacher. You get the message across superbly, and you can play. Thank you.
I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. And he has such passion and enthusiasm for teaching. It’s really beautiful and inspiring. And yet, at the same time, he’s such a great guitarist that part of me feels like ‘dang, I wish that he would tour and record records, also.’ (And maybe he does). He’s a great teacher, and a great player. Truer than true.
Really really solid lesson. Thank you!
Thank you Alexander, much appreciated so glad you enjoyed!
Must agree, so helpful showing "Bad" examples with good.
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I were just thinking of what word should I use to describe this lesson and you nailed it, thanks
I watch this video once a month to refresh these concepts. This is community service man, thanks a million
8:05 says "don't do this" then, he sounds great. Even when he tries to sound bad, he can't!
It comes with years of playing and some people just have that "soul" in their finger tips, it doesnt matter if they only hit a single note with no nuance, the note comes out inspired.
"...The face.. you HAVE to make that face. "
Truest thing ever said on the internet.
The way you speak is very soft and calm , you made me watching the whole video only by your narration ! Great video by the content too
Excellent stuff, thanks Pilgrim, one of my fav Clapton albums...great delivery.....on vocal and guitar!
He talks like he is telling you to play
BootzTV indeed
Lol I watched at 75% speed first time to finish and I agree.. LOL
Kinda sounds like Robin Williams giving a lesson.
Dude, this was so insightful. I’ve been struggling trying to make the guitar sing the way I think it should. So it’s just nice to hear it explained, very well in fact, from a different perspective.
Thank you!
I do not know your real name "Guitar Pilgrim" but from my lips to God's ears, your one hell of a player and a teacher and He should add more unto your skill.
I just gave you a standing ovation in my room
Nicholas Hope day
@@maratduisebayev What? I didn't get that
I'm a good rhythm player, chord player, not great at solos. These 6 super simple tips changed the way I practice 100%! So simple but so effective! Thank u so much! Bbking was great example to really understand.
the BB KIng solo is from "Worry, Worry, Worry" from "Live in the Cook County Jail". Possible BB's best playing. Excellent choice!
Hell yeah!!!!
where is cook county jail?
Cook county is the county surrounding Chicago. BB playing a fee concert there for everyone locked up the and recorded an album of the performance. It might be the best blues album ever recorded. I know that’s a strong statement, but it’s also an awesome album.
I was pulling your leg a little bit. Cook County is where I grew up. Chicago, not the jail!
must have heard some great blues growing up there
Your editing and delivery of the lessons was outstanding. Will definitely be looking you up for more. Thanks
I love the concept of "telling a story" by using solos and licks. Great lesson.
8:53 "remember, the goal is to mix things up. you want to be unpredictable". "number 5, repetition."
damn this is the best guitar advice i've ever heard
I Agree
You know what's a better advice..??
Quit playing
Deus ex best game ever.
Very useful advice. I like this guy's approach. No hipster beard, fancy threads or overly contrived jokes
You mean like Paul David’s 😂
Best breakdown of soloing I've ever seen. Nice. Brought together all the stuff I've learnt into one neat package. Cheers for the share brother.
This. Is. So. Gooood.
Lesson-wise
Video-editing wise
Brief
Solid
What a beautiful guitar tone!
Excellent teaching and playing. The sense of humor and humility you show are a nice touch too! Thank you.
"Impossible not to make faces", that cheered me up on an otherwise depressing day! Thanks, you seem like a really cool cat!
Very entertaining and informative. I learned more from this than the last 10 lessons I watched. Subscribed. Thanks.
Very articulate. These are exactly the elements I had been unconsciously thinking about when trying to improve my playing, but it's great to have them defined this clearly. Usually I'm skeptical of these "tip" videos but this was actually a huge help. Subscribed, cheers man.
Love it, love it, love it. Teaches the principles whilst leaving me with the freedom to experiment and discover the rest myself. THANK YOU!!🙏🙏
Wow! I’ve learned a lot by watching your video. You explained these tips very well and you literally show us how and why. Thank you very much!
Absolutely great advices!!!
Doing it already spontanous, but never described and exampled in such a compact way.
And very good for teaching to make great solos.
Thanks mate:-)
Glad to see blues is still appreciated these days
Great video. I really enjoy your teaching style. Not only are you a great teacher, you're a great player. These two qualities aren't often found in the same person/guitarist.
Highly recommend , one of the few who actually know what he is talking about and can back it up! BRAVO
Solid video lesson Thom! 👍😎
Thank you Jens, much appreciated! very glad you enjoyed!
Great explanation on subjects that get overlooked a lot. Keep up the good work
Dude.. I somewhat consider myself a halfway decent solo guitarist, but this what the absolute best way I've seen someone describe how to put some soul into a guitar solo. Bravo man, you got a new fan for sure.
wow this was incredible, every tip was great, and the examples really helped solidify it all ! Thank you!!
You made me write my first solo, that I'm proud with. Thank you!
This is the best guitar guy I've seen. Informative, gives great examples, and has great tips. We are always learning. After 25 years I'm always amazed at how much you can still learn. Thanks Guitar Pilgrim! You rock.
Great teaching. Very smooth and comfortable to absorb. Easy. Thank you
Simply and important tip's ! Tks ! Send my good vibes from Portugal!
You are a good teacher. Thank you.
Here from the Netherlands I give you....10 pointes.
This video is great!! I started playing as you advice and it realy changes the sound!!
Again, great video, hug from Argentina!
You are such a good teacher. I already learn bunch of stuffs and skill but still I'm going back back to basics. Those essential teniques helps alot and make more good guitar player. Nice PPaps!
very nice video. Very didactic. Thanks for sharing such great material for free.
The way you shifted from BB to SRV was great.
One of the best Ive seen in years, what great instructive video and very well executed too! Thank you!
Guitar pilgrim you are a an amazing teacher and guitarist.
With a fantastic ear for great material
Who else thinks that he has the best tone ever?
Subscribed! Good lesson. Your teaching pace helped me a lot. Thanks, man!
My pleasure J, I'm glad you enjoyed! Best to you!
This video is awesome! My lead playing needs *serious* help and these tips are exactly what I was looking for. Thank you 🙏🏾
I keep going back to this video... it's just brilliant. Thanks!
I feel like am good to go. Very helpful. I love this men.
This is for me the best guitar instruction on YT. There are many great teachers, but Guitar Pilgrim speaks to my level, is very inspiring and easy to understand. Some people are great players, and some are great teachers To be both is rare! Guitar Pilgrim is that rare person who embodies both traits.
Thanks a lot for the guitar lesson, there’s so much knowledge to learn to play the guitar appropriately. I’ve been playing guitar for 40 years and i never thought about these techniques.
U r GREAT!!!
You really Communicate a message both with your words and your playing
GREAT TEACHER!!!!
fantastic .........thank you.............very helpful indeed!
Damn, those first few phrasing licks sounded so good! I may have no choice but to subscribe
Absolutely great improvisation class. Congrats, man!
Great, talented teacher! Thanks so much!!
Hii I am from India and just subscribed your channel. Well, I have been playing guitar for several years now. I am self-taught, so progress is slow naturally. This is one of the best soloing tips I have ever heard, not too much technical mumbo-jumbo short and solid. These are some of the conceptions I was lacking and I sounded very muddy. Thanks a lot brother. Looking forward for much more helpful stuff like this from you. Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you for you kind comment Kanad. I'm very glad to help, that's why I made the video! I hope, one day to visit your beautiful country! Lot's of love from Ireland!
very useful advice, ill be ever more conscious about these things when playing. Cheers!
My pleasure Jay, I am glad to help! Greetings from Ireland!
You make it look so easy! Thanks and you are also a great teacher.
One of the best blues guitar lesson I have ever seen! Thank you very much!!!
Wise words indeed.....where have you been all my guitar playing life Lol Extremely useful, to the point and actually helpful to all guitar students, a great vid.
Thanks Tony, I'm glad you liked the video! Best to you!
One of the best youtube lesson I've seen!! Excellent teacher!!!
Thanks Jean, I am glad you liked it! Cheers!
So plain, so simple, yet very educational. Already knew all of those tricks, but it's very nice to see them in action. You got a sub. Keep up the good work!
What a master teacher. Much gratitude.
Once u really feel what ur playing all of this will become second nature.
Great tips.....you have done a great job ....👍
Thank you P J, I am glad to help! Greetings from Ireland!
Here I was looking for every lick in the world and when I watched this video it just made me think about every single tips you have given. THANKS A LOT MAN.
Great lessons explained very well videos are great love your style keep it going.
Amazing tips!!! Thanks!!
I am 69, not being playing very long, lead that is, and in this 12 minutes and 36 seconds I have learned more than in the ENTIRE time I have been playing or trying to play lead guitar. Thank you very much. This IS very educational and very, very interesting. Big fan of BB King.
High-class Turorial! Great 👏👏👏
Thanks for teaching, producing and sharing, 🙏❤️
Thanks. Good insight as to what works. Enjoy your channel. Excellent content.
Great, great lesson, nice job!
This tutorial was one of the better ones I've seen in a long time. Even tho I've known and used all these tips for ten years, I found this video cool and interesting B)
Excellent teacher Excellent Lesson! I am in!
You are one of the best teacher I have ever watch. THanks
Anyone else actually really like the solo at 1:12! Sounds like jimmy page lol
jake schleifer exactly what I was thinking. Sounds raw.
SRV.
I actually like it, but it's true that it wouldn't feat the content like that.
it doesn't sound right at all to start the solo that way, (just my opinion), but it's pretty cool anyways
@@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 Yeah I hear SRV
Sometimes Jimmy would just rip a 10 second shred at the beginning of the solo to let off some steam.
Thanks you very much for all your suggestions with guitar solos, Great video! Grettings from Uruguay!
I really enjoy your style and method of instruction.
You are a breath of fresh air!
3:42 yo this was sick!!!
beautiful guitar tone
Man.. thanks so much for your videos... they are game changing tips and lessons
Just awesome!. Many thanks for all those incredible tips. And of course the way of explanations.