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Acoustic blues guitar that you can play by yourself - No Jam Track Needed - Guitar Lesson - EP569
In this week's guitar lesson you'll learn an acoustic blues composition that you can play on your own, no jam track required.
To view the Part 2 video and download the TAB for this lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/acoustic-blues-guitar-that-you-can-play-by-yourself-guitar-lesson-ep569/
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Take your time! Let those notes ring across chords. Guitar Lesson - EP568
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In this week's guitar lesson, we'll be exploring the different sounds you can get when you stack chords on top of each other and let notes ring out across the chord changes. To view the Part 2 video, download the TAB, and the MP3 jam track for this lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/take-your-time-let-those-notes-ring-across-chords-guitar-lesson-ep568/
Play a lead using the Pentatonics and chord shapes over a Gospel Blues - Guitar Lesson - EP567
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In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a Gospel Blues style lead where you'll be playing over the chord changes, all while using basic chord shapes and the pentatonic scale. To view the Part 2 video, download the MP3 jam tracks, and the TAB for this lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/play-a-lead-using-the-pentatonics-and-chord-shapes-over-a-gospel-blues-guitar-lesson-ep567/
Looking for rhythm ideas? These simple chord embellishments are a game changer. Guitar Lesson EP566
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In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several chord embellishments that can enhance your rhythm and make it sound more interesting. To view the Part 2 video, and download the TAB for this lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/looking-for-rhythm-ideas-these-simple-chord-embellishments-are-a-game-changer-guitar-lesson-ep566/
Dickey Betts style lead guitar lesson plus the 3 things that give him his sound. Guitar Lesson EP565
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In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a Dickey Betts inspired lead that is played using a hexatonic (6 note) scale. Plus you'll learn Dickey's approach to a harmonized lead and his approach to timing. To view the Part 2 video, download the TAB and MP3 jam tracks for this lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/dickey-betts-style-lead-guitar-lesson-plus-the-3-things-that-give-him-his-sou...
Build your own solo guitar composition using these 7 steps! Guitar Lesson EP564
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In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a 7 step system that will allow you to create your own standalone guitar compositions. It's easier than you think! To view the Part 2 video, and download the TAB used in this lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/build-your-own-solo-guitar-composition-using-these-7-steps-guitar-lesson-ep564/ 0:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Song we'll learn 02:13 - Ste...
Less is more! It's ok to keep your guitar solos simple. Guitar Lesson EP563
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In this week's guitar lesson, we'll revisit the K.I.S.S. acronym (Keep It Simple, Stupid). Sometimes the best way to approach a guitar solo is with simplicity. To download the TAB and the MP3 jam track for this lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/less-is-more-its-ok-to-keep-your-guitar-solos-simple-guitar-lesson-ep563/
Try using triads in your lead. Simple technique for playing chord changes - Guitar Lesson - EP562
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In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to use triads in your guitar lead for a more sophisticated lead sound. This is a super easy way of playing over the chord changes. To view the Part 2 video, download the TAB, MP3 jam tracks, and the rhythm tab for this lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/try-using-triads-in-your-lead-simple-technique-for-playing-chord-changes-guitar-lesson-e...
Blues lead by YOURSELF! Slow blues that works in any key (no jam track needed) - Guitar Lesson EP561
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In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a slow blues lead in the key of C that you can play by yourself (no jam track needed). I'll be playing out of different positions of the CAGED System as well. To view the Part 2 video, download the TAB PDF, and access the on-screen tab viewer for this guitar lesson, visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/blues-lead-by-yourself-slow-blues-lead-that-works-in...
Part 5 - The CAGED System Series - The D Shape - Plus a lead that demonstrates how to use - EP560
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Part 5 - The CAGED System Series - The D Shape - Plus a lead that demonstrates how to use - EP560
Part 4 - The CAGED System Series - The G Shape - 5 Ideas within the G Shape - Guitar Lesson - EP559
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Part 4 - The CAGED System Series - The G Shape - 5 Ideas within the G Shape - Guitar Lesson - EP559
Part 3 - The CAGED System (A Shape) - Using the C,E & A shapes in a blues lead - Guitar Lesson EP558
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Part 3 - The CAGED System (A Shape) - Using the C,E & A shapes in a blues lead - Guitar Lesson EP558
Part 2 - The CAGED System (E Shape) - Combining the E & C shapes to make music - Guitar Lesson EP557
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Part 2 - The CAGED System (E Shape) - Combining the E & C shapes to make music - Guitar Lesson EP557
The CAGED System: C Shape - 9 Essential tools that live within the C Shape - Guitar Lesson - EP556
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The CAGED System: C Shape - 9 Essential tools that live within the C Shape - Guitar Lesson - EP556
Country, Rockabilly style guitar lead that you play over the chord changes - Guitar Lesson - EP555
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Country, Rockabilly style guitar lead that you play over the chord changes - Guitar Lesson - EP555
Albert King style lead - Play this by yourself (no jam track) - Guitar Lesson - EP554
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Albert King style lead - Play this by yourself (no jam track) - Guitar Lesson - EP554
Blues rhythm comping ideas using 2 note and 3 note chords (Dyads and Triads) - Guitar Lesson - EP553
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Blues rhythm comping ideas using 2 note and 3 note chords (Dyads and Triads) - Guitar Lesson - EP553
All chords and scales are never more than 1 fret away! The CAGED System Guitar Lesson - EP552
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All chords and scales are never more than 1 fret away! The CAGED System Guitar Lesson - EP552
Slow, Country Harmonized Lead Guitar Lesson - EP551
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Slow, Country Harmonized Lead Guitar Lesson - EP551
Chet Atkins style blues guitar tutorial - Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson - EP550
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Chet Atkins style blues guitar tutorial - Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson - EP550
This 4 note scale pattern can change the way you improvise lead guitar! Guitar Lesson - EP549
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This 4 note scale pattern can change the way you improvise lead guitar! Guitar Lesson - EP549
Bluegrass guitar lick ideas! You can play this one by yourself - Bluegrass Style Guitar Lesson EP548
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Bluegrass guitar lick ideas! You can play this one by yourself - Bluegrass Style Guitar Lesson EP548
Triads are the SECRET to good melody. Guitar Lesson - MicroLesson ML103
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Triads are the SECRET to good melody. Guitar Lesson - MicroLesson ML103
Major Pentatonic Blues Ideas - w/ QUIST! + the Eric Clapton Crash Stratocaster - Guitar Lesson EP547
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Major Pentatonic Blues Ideas - w/ QUIST! the Eric Clapton Crash Stratocaster - Guitar Lesson EP547
Using Chord Tones and Voice Leading to Guide Your Melody on Guitar - Guitar Lesson - EP546
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Using Chord Tones and Voice Leading to Guide Your Melody on Guitar - Guitar Lesson - EP546
"Call & Response" blues lead IDEAS when improvising - Played over Just 1 Chord - Guitar Lesson EP545
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"Call & Response" blues lead IDEAS when improvising - Played over Just 1 Chord - Guitar Lesson EP545
Using the Major Pentatonic scale to play "Go Tell It On The Mountain" on guitar. Lesson EP544
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Using the Major Pentatonic scale to play "Go Tell It On The Mountain" on guitar. Lesson EP544
Chicago Blues jam by yourself on guitar! - Includes TAB on Screen - Guitar Lesson - EP543
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Chicago Blues jam by yourself on guitar! - Includes TAB on Screen - Guitar Lesson - EP543
How to hear & use the minor scales on guitar (Natural Minor, Melodic, Harmonic & Dorian Mode) EP542
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How to hear & use the minor scales on guitar (Natural Minor, Melodic, Harmonic & Dorian Mode) EP542
Slow, mellow guitar lead played on the low strings. This one is EASY to play! Guitar Lesson - EP541
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Slow, mellow guitar lead played on the low strings. This one is EASY to play! Guitar Lesson - EP541

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @TheLarryolson
    @TheLarryolson Годину тому

    Great sound really enjoyed it. I am wondering what the basic structure is. If I am counting correctly I hear 20 measures. So it's not an eight bar blues or a 12 bar blues or 16 bar jazz piece?

  • @CarolYost-ye6zw
    @CarolYost-ye6zw 2 години тому

    Love this!!!

  • @stephenbrayfield4135
    @stephenbrayfield4135 3 години тому

    Thanks for another great lesson. May I ask what gauge strings you use to do all these bends? I’m using Martin flexible core lights

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody 3 години тому

      Always 12 gauge on acoustic for me (D’Addario)

  • @martinpouyat3394
    @martinpouyat3394 4 години тому

    Hi Brian, this is the best caged system explanation I've seen so far!!! It was a mystery to me till now. Thank you so much!!!!

  • @rchisanchez648
    @rchisanchez648 4 години тому

    👍👍👍

  • @erikbjornson6496
    @erikbjornson6496 6 годин тому

    Awesome man

  • @abbeyzondo
    @abbeyzondo 6 годин тому

    This is one of your best tutorials ever.

  • @user-pi9dc8qr1j
    @user-pi9dc8qr1j 8 годин тому

    Really enjoy these standalone/solo pieces. I also appreciate the advice 'don't get too mathematical about it...' regarding timing - just make sure you hit the crucial note at the right point. Often I will try and get my playing identical to yours (as a challenge as much as anything), but I think it's just as important to be able to loosen up and apply the 'feel' to improvised pieces of my own.

  • @affa2005
    @affa2005 11 годин тому

    Yet another excellent work of Mr. Brian. Great composition. Thank you ! Other way around, I have long time unsolved mistery linked to EP288 viz: what amplifier did you use for that record ? Thank you in advance.

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody 3 години тому

      Man I have no idea! If any amp back then probably a Fender Blues Jr

    • @affa2005
      @affa2005 2 години тому

      @@activemelody Never mind . It's one of the sound I'm looking for and ... still looking. Thank you again and keep going.

  • @dustdevilz4771
    @dustdevilz4771 15 годин тому

    Great piece. Nice to switch it up to the acoustic once in a while. Pretty easy to learn and play so far. We’ll see how the second half goes…Nice haircut😂

  • @pschlosb
    @pschlosb 17 годин тому

    Friends in Low Places

  • @MichaelGlennglennimages
    @MichaelGlennglennimages 17 годин тому

    in LOW-OW-OWWWWW places

  • @buddysims1366
    @buddysims1366 17 годин тому

    THANKS I LEARNED AND REMEMBERED A LOT> I SEEM TO HAVE FORGOT MORE THAN I KNOW AFTER REACHING 88 yr

  • @Sam-pu1tk
    @Sam-pu1tk 19 годин тому

    Legal🇧🇷🙌🏻🎸

  • @IggyPelman
    @IggyPelman 20 годин тому

    Inkspots "If I didn't Care" from Shawshank Redemption.

  • @LPKJFHIS
    @LPKJFHIS 20 годин тому

    Brian showing up every time with the coolest guitar anyone's ever seen and then playing/showing the tastiest licks with cool timing 😗🤌

  • @JohnnyApp1eseed
    @JohnnyApp1eseed 21 годину тому

    I been listening/watching you for about 3 years now, and in those 3 learned more from you then the previous 20 (plateaued) years prior. But probably most importantly, is instead of memorizing entire scales from the high E to low E, learn to memorize the scales around their respective major and minor chords. If you can do this, it really does make everything else like nuance and dynamics fall into place much faster. Anyway, i just wanna say that over the years you have made the guitar feel less like homework, and more of something I want to do and am extremely passionate about. Everyday I can’t wait to pick it up. So thank you for that 🫶

  • @timchurchill6975
    @timchurchill6975 21 годину тому

    fantastic lesson great teacher

  • @ovivan79
    @ovivan79 22 години тому

    Thank you for my next exercise. What is that microphone you are recording with?

  • @stephenhantelman5997
    @stephenhantelman5997 22 години тому

    Enjoyed this blues lesson

  • @douglaschristine8387
    @douglaschristine8387 23 години тому

    Hi Brian I found this song after all these years when I started with it. This time I got through it easily. On to part two, lol. Thanks Brian and this was one of your best ones.

  • @scottforman9586
    @scottforman9586 23 години тому

    love your use of gospel changes; they are great! and your musical explanation (secondary 5ths)

  • @GuitarJoLa
    @GuitarJoLa 23 години тому

    Excellent lesson as always, especially the song intro breakdown! ✨💕

  • @meski6651
    @meski6651 День тому

    There are all kinds of blues nuggets in this.

  • @SelfSealingStemBolt
    @SelfSealingStemBolt День тому

    So does it make sense to learn all the chords first? Love this tutorial but I don’t have all the chords memorized. Thank you!!!

  • @dawin6710
    @dawin6710 День тому

    Where I want to be is this: "My guitar skills must enable me to play interesting solos improvised at anytime with any song. Interesting in terms of melody and rhythm". I have long list of skills that I have acquired separately but I have not found a way to ues them all. Arpeggios, Pantetonic scales, double stops, sus4s, Triades. I don't know how to incorporate these already acquired skills in to a practice routine to maintain everyday. to aquire that said skills has taken me 2 years.

  • @TheMegansdad
    @TheMegansdad День тому

    Really enjoy your teaching style, especially how you smoothly integrate intermediate level harmony and melody theory, as it applies to the structure and context of the tune👍. This old Mississippi blues style lesson really hooked me.

  • @PoppyJSmith
    @PoppyJSmith День тому

    These play-by-yourself lessons are my favorite.

  • @marklange1890
    @marklange1890 День тому

    I'm sure you have friends there as well;)

  • @rodney4266
    @rodney4266 День тому

    Friends in low places

  • @rizzjohn
    @rizzjohn День тому

    Sweet J45

  • @tkimagesmedia3960
    @tkimagesmedia3960 День тому

    "Blame it all on my roots........"

  • @dawin6710
    @dawin6710 День тому

    Louis Armstrong: "What a Wonderful World".

  • @dawin6710
    @dawin6710 День тому

    Life's a bitch, but then there is Guitar and play.

  • @mauriziorachello3614
    @mauriziorachello3614 День тому

    Quanta musica. Molto bene

  • @paulkomboi9624
    @paulkomboi9624 День тому

    Just too good.

  • @mariosneedwagon9415
    @mariosneedwagon9415 День тому

    Marvelous

  • @user-we4nd3fm5x
    @user-we4nd3fm5x День тому

    Great; looking forward to part 2; comments to follow . . . .

  • @stephenjones7895
    @stephenjones7895 День тому

    Great lesson. Is it just me or do I detect Chris Issac 'Wicked Game' vibes? Beautiful sounds.

  • @ManfredM29
    @ManfredM29 День тому

    Just learned EP 336. This is the right one to follow up. I love these kind of lessons!

  • @steveavant9727
    @steveavant9727 День тому

    Brian’s enthusiasm shows through in every video. He seems genuinely excited to present the material.

  • @douglaschristine8387
    @douglaschristine8387 День тому

    Hi Brian, that's what we do, just steal it! Wow, is that the way it is in Nashville?

    • @activemelody
      @activemelody День тому

      That’s what everyone does when you learn a lick from someone.

    • @douglaschristine8387
      @douglaschristine8387 День тому

      ​@@activemelodyjust messing with you. Good lesson and have a wonderful weekend. Peace Brian.

  • @ghike30
    @ghike30 День тому

    really well explained lesson , and to the point 👍

  • @ghflcity
    @ghflcity День тому

    I love these “So you play guitar? Play something for us,” songs! Another “must learn” for me! Thanks Brian!

  • @riffcodgerpetermcaleer8638
    @riffcodgerpetermcaleer8638 День тому

    Brilliant. Diolch.

  • @davidr8650
    @davidr8650 День тому

    Awesome stuff again. Another one in my liked videos. Its over one hundred now. My playing has improved massively since joining active melody. Thanks very much.

  • @joeharris2273
    @joeharris2273 День тому

    Garth Brooks

  • @duanespeare7825
    @duanespeare7825 День тому

    Garth Brooks???

  • @robertpugsley8758
    @robertpugsley8758 День тому

    Garth Brooks - Friends in Low Places?

  • @denisechetty4019
    @denisechetty4019 День тому

    I like your idea with creating a tension intro ☺️.