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In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll use the 5 notes of the minor pentatonic scale to create a dynamic lead, starting low and building to a crescendo. This approach is about saving the high notes and keeping them in reserve for a dramatic build.
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I know I must be repeating myself but I love these lessons more and more every week! I can’t wait to learn this one! Thanks Brian
Need help please.
I’m a premium member and when I watch the 1st video I cannot get the screen to open up to full screen neither on my iPad or my laptop. When I go to the learn more that pops up when I attempt to enlarge screen it’s saying that’s it’s on your end that has it turned off.
The 2nd video and the slow video does enlarge as it should only the first video I’m having trouble with.
I’ve been having to jump out of this site and go to YouTube app and watch it there with no issue which would be ok except as you know you cannot watch the premium video on you tube so I’m constantly having to jump back and forth from app to app.
Is any one else have this trouble?
YouTube requires you to be in their site to view full screen on iPad. You can click on the title in the embedded video and it will automatically take you there
Thanks
Hi Manley,
I use the iPad too, iOS 12.4.1 with Safari and JamUp pro.
Works fine for me.
It’s almost like waiting for that paycheck on Friday… I definitely anticipate what you’re going to put out next. Kinda has a newer Gov’t Mule feel to me. Look forward to diving into this one!
Hey Bill, that’s exactly what it feels like, but the guitar lesson doesn’t disappoint : )
I really like this very much also learned a new word for the “crescendo” lol ty much man!
Right up my street (English expression)
Exactly what I’ve been waiting for, for a while.
Many thanks Brian.
It’s 2am here in the U.K. and I can’t wait to get started on this. 🎸
No to two lesson alike. You are not only a wonderful teacher, but an excellent composer as well.
Thanks Brian!!!
When I listened to this I thought, ok cool. Then playing it bulbs started flashing and wow. This is connecting more dots and helping a bunch with vibrato on some bends. Really great lesson again Brian!
AWESOME ! Thanks Brian.
Hi Brian, what kind of chord progression is this? Is it a 1 7 4 in the key of bm or a 2 1 5 in the key of A?
I guess technically it’s a 2, 1, 5 in A.
I was wondering about this as well…1-7-4 had me going??? So I logged on to leave a question and saw Guitarmans question. But 2-1-5 seems kinda odd too!I sure enjoyed the lesson though!
If you keep showing off that Meteora I’m going to have to go buy one…so quit it!
A bit late to the party but for my money it’s 1 7 4 in bm, using a major 4 as a non-diatonic chord, much as you might use a minor 4 in a major key. When the G comes in it’s 6 4 1 7 1. All except the Emaj are legit in the key of bm which is why the bm pentatonic fits throughout.
Hi Brian love the reggae backing and flourishes of Clapton great combination cheers.
Brilliant get this one down methinks takes me back to some great times “We is Rocking” this one has definitely distracted me and I cant go past it…thanks Brian 🙂
Thanks Brian,
LOVE the slow versión, remember.me JJ Cale. Great job, like every week.
So much fun to play. This pushes the envelope and really develops your sense of timing. I find myself wanting to play too fast with the slow jam track. You really have to pay attention to the rhythm.
Another great lesson. Always learning some new techniques each week. Love these lessons Brian.
Thanks
Ray P
Getting the licks down and now starting to play them with the backing tracks to a REGGAE BEAT! Albert King, SRV, Clapton licks to this beat is crazy good. Your lessons cover such a wide expanse of styles, some of I never thought much about but absolutely love them all. The variety keeps this fresh and fun every week. Thank you Brian for every single thing you put out!
Thank you Brian, Each lesson opens up a new road….much appreciated
I like this a real lot, just started this,,it’s a November saved favorite .. I’m so much having fun with this tonight!
Is this like a 2, 1 5,? or 2,5,1? Somebody told me you could riff/solo on the one all the way through this type of progression. Any theorists out there with the answer?
Stobes,
Maybe this could be considered a B Dorian progression. It’s 2, 5, 1, in the key of A but the tonal center is the B minor chord. You should be able to play A major or B Dorian, ie. all the same notes or, of course, B minor pentatonic. The G major chord doesn’t fit but Brian just plays B minor pentatonic right over it and it sounds great.
John
Sorry, Stobes, 2, 1, 5, in the key of A, like you said.
John
A bit late to the party but for my money it’s 1 7 4 in bm, using a major 4 as a non-diatonic chord, much as you might use a minor 4 in a major key. When the G comes in it’s 6 4 1 7 1. All except the Emaj are legit in the key of bm which is why the bm pentatonic fits throughout.
Lovin’ the sort of early Mark Knopfler sound here, Brian. So good… And always so varied from week to week. It’s such a gift. Thanks!
Hi Brian
Some weeks I’m too busy with work and don’t pick my guitar up all week, but I can’t tell you how much I love just watching the lesson and filling in gaps in my understanding of the neck and scales and CAGED etc
Great teacher
Please show us how to play the Reggae Backing Track
One of my favorite lessons. Really like this style.
I am a late comer Brian, stumbled on EP 289, just great
This is an addictive one. Can’t match your tempo yet but 150% of the slow one is enough for me. Love it!
Thanks Brian,
Excactly what i need for my hobby space blues rock band.
Brian, this is a great composition and I like the idea of holding back and building the crescendo…Right on target. BTW YOUR NEW FENDER SOUNDS GREAT
HAPPY THANKSGIVING NEAL
Are the MP3 backing tracks not downloadable, i.e. on to your computer?
They are – you’ll get different results depending on the browser you use. If you use Google Chrome or Firefox and click on the “Download MP3” link, it will download the file automatically. Other browsers will try and play the file after it downloads (which is what you’re experiencing). So try RIGHT clicking on the “Download MP3” link if you’re on a Windows computer and then choose the “Save As..” option. If you’re on a Mac, hold down the “Control” key and click on “Download MP3”.
Ah! Thanks. (It’s actually the “Option” key, not “Control”). Awesome track by the way, will be working on this over the weekend.
I really love this one, this is the electric one for me. love the fingerstyle acoustics lately as well.
So I have to ask, are you the real Dave D from the custom shop lube and tune? I had chatted with Kendrick but didn’t form a relationship like he seemed to think we had. He signed my book as a friend.
I missed this lesson on the way through but what a beauty thanks delighted to find it , Iguess it was my broken shoulder that stopped me for a couple of months but it is thankfully well on the mend now and this will be a must do Cheers
My favourite lesson ever Brian
I was determined to use my Christmas holidays to get this one down, and I’ve just got the last run down nailed😃
You said in the video that we might perceive it as harder than usual but don’t worry Brian, your great video teaching technique and great arrangements have inspired me to play things this year I never thought would come from my fingers.
A great big thank you and Christmas blessings to you and your family 🕊
To get the same tempo of the regular backing track, i have to put the speed how many percent more on the on screen tab viewer ? Thanks
Do you have beginning guitar ?
Nick