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In this guitar lesson, learn how to play a simple surf style lead and rhythm. This lesson has some licks from the great Dick Dale and some licks from The Ventures. This lesson is also a great exercise for those that are interested in improving your picking technique and speed with your right hand. I’ve also included two versions of the MP3 jam track (one at a slower tempo) to practice with.
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Slow Walk-Through Lead
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Brian says
Live
Leonard C says
Neat !!! Just reviewed EP107. For years I’ve been using the A, D, E Minor Blues Scales and the Minor Pentatonic Scales for Surf, Misirlou, Pipeline, Etc…with no clue about using the Natural Minor Scales. First learned those songs from song books, long before Computers, while working at a Bush Station in Alaska; wasn’t motivated to learn scales back then. Certainly appreciate all of your courses.
maradonagol says
Nice Brian, lots of techniques to work on here…..thanks as always!
jimbostrat says
You did all this whilst hanging down at the beach (without your gyrocopter!!) Brian!! Man!! You are amazing……..hardest working musician in Nashville!!
:>)
Jim
Brian says
Pre-recorded 🙂
GensisG says
Brian, thanks for the fun surf lesson. Really enjoying it! Perfect timing as I am relaxing in Hawaii, and playing my Traveler EG-2. I think the first song I learned to play was “Wipe Out” so this one will add to the mix.
Really enjoy your lessons! Thanks for your hard work!
Jim
Brian Belsey says
Great stuff! Memories of the time I first picked up a guitar!
mnroadhog says
ep107surf is awesome it also reminds me of ghost riders in the sky thanks Brian for the great lessons
Rip says
I grew up listening to surf music so I am really enjoying this lesson. The timing was perfect since I got side tracked last week trying to learn some ole Shadow melodies like Sleepwalk without a lot of success.
richardh30 says
Great work Brian! I’ve really enjoyed your lessons and approach to teaching. I think the inclusion of both rhythm and lead tab is stellar!! It allows me to loop my own backing track on the fly at home and just lends a fuller understanding of the composition as a whole.
reagan7569 says
Good stuff Brian I always enjoy each and every lesson you put out! I looked over all your excellent videos and you have covered most of the types of music out there, I would like for you to do a couple of chicken picking lessons when you get time.
Thanks in advance!
Jim
TOM1951 says
Am trying to play the Premium Member videos on my iPad but they won’t work. Am using the standard Safari browser. Any suggestions?
Tom
scattercreek says
Tom1951,
I use my iPad to play the videos with no problem. You might just need to run the “update settings” feature to get the latest browser.
Hope that helps.
Gene
scattercreek says
Glad you put in a Surf lesson Brian. I’ve seen the Ventures many times. Never have been lucky enought to see Dick Dale but he has a special tone.
I’m going to have to quit my day job so I have time to practice all of Brian’s cool lessons!
Gene
TOM1951 says
I rebooted my iPad and averything appears to be working fine now. Thanks for the response Gene.
Tom
drlknstein says
SALTY………
B
ATTA BOY!
GOTTA LUV IT
THE DR.
greg l says
Ahh the good old A Aeolian mode…. the 6th mode of C major… the relative minor is A…………… man I know too much theory maybe.
Thomas L says
COWABONGA….I’m stoked…….from an ‘ole surfer dude !
James E says
Hey guys and gals, if anyone has Guitar Rig 5 and wants to sound like Hank Marvin of the Safaris (Apache) check out this YouTube video on how to set up your rig:
https://youtu.be/17pRIIYGGj8
Brian Canadian in the UK says
Fun lesson I have the sound with my Vox VT20X amp using the AC30 setting with wee bit of overdriver with tinge of echo lol sounds great
Peter G says
Great Surf lesson!!! Had to pull out my Fender Reverb tank and set up a Tiki Bar in my studio! More like this please! Thanks!