Blending Rhythm and Lead

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Using both rhythm and lead techniques together brings harmonic and rhythmic movement to a guitar "part".
Mayfield and Hendrix pioneered the style in the 60s and 70s and it's now commonly used. In this video I'll present some foundational techniques and methods to get you started on this stylized rhythm technique.
00:00 Demonstration
00:46 Thesis
01:47 Introduction
02:44 Lesson
12:05 Wrap Up
TABs can be found here: / chrissherland
Music theory feeling a bit out of reach on the guitar? Free Fretboard Harmony Primer here: www.curiousguitarist.com/

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  • @John-hi2yi
    @John-hi2yi3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful and wonderfully demonstrated. This is straight onto my practice list. A big thank you.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet John!

  • @russelljoplin2728
    @russelljoplin27283 жыл бұрын

    Somewhere, Jimi is smiling... Beautiful, elegant and clearly explained.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think if he saw me doing this on a Les Paul he might not approve :) Thanks for the kind words, and all your support Russell.

  • @artistaccount

    @artistaccount

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm the next Hendrix and this is beautiful playing in the intro. Like a painting ​@@curiousguitarist

  • @davidschoenborn6378
    @davidschoenborn63782 жыл бұрын

    I don't comment often, but I have watched several of Chris Sherland's videos. While I am far from being an expert guitarist, I do have a musical background with several instruments. Chris has an approach to teaching theory in a way that is so clear, concise and informative that he makes his lessons truly applicable. On top of that his delivery is very calming...almost zen-like. I really appreciate all the insight provided and more importantly your selfless approach to sharing this knowledge. Thank you, Chris!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, David, I appreciate that. Let me know if there are subjects you’d like to see me cover or questions you need answered. Thanks for being here.

  • @GigaBrowser
    @GigaBrowser2 жыл бұрын

    I feel like every single youtube guitar teacher has commenters saying they're the Bob Ross of guitar, and I'm always like yeah maybe sure. But you sir, are the true one and only Bob Ross of guitar. I think that finally settles it.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha, I love that. Thanks for being here GigaBrowser!

  • @timmoore5494
    @timmoore5494 Жыл бұрын

    Your teaching style is easily one of the best on all of YT. Clear, concise, purposeful, and linked to a bigger picture within music theory that makes total sense. Incredible work!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Can't tell you how much that means to me, Tim. Very much appreciated and so glad you enjoyed this one~

  • @timsellsted521
    @timsellsted5213 жыл бұрын

    Awesome @chrissherland. It was fun working through the last etude. Looking forward to working on this one too!

  • @kevinmorris7722
    @kevinmorris77223 жыл бұрын

    Wow, some beautiful playing. Wonderful writing. Something right about the choices. Thank you.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the view and comment.

  • @stevefielding8324
    @stevefielding83243 жыл бұрын

    Chris your tone is so inspiring, I'm so jealous! What an incredible lesson, thank you so much.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks Steve! Glad you're here!

  • @lourinho
    @lourinho3 жыл бұрын

    I liked this video very very much! The melody sounds smooth and very progressive as you aply the chord changes. I always love to ear the long-short strum of the chords and of course the lead phrases which here were very well thought to connect them and make the blend. Incredible technical and challenging in my view. Well it is time to study or to keep studying! Thank you Chris!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet Fernando! Thanks for all your support!

  • @colindayo
    @colindayo3 жыл бұрын

    Keep going Chris! You’re building a great library of super useful stuff here.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Colin! Lots more to come

  • @leeskull9228
    @leeskull922810 ай бұрын

    Beautifull man,i gonna practice this love it

  • @bomberobus
    @bomberobus2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful little piece. Just looking at that guitar makes me happy.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, mate, love the orange bus!

  • @ariecht1807
    @ariecht18073 жыл бұрын

    My gosh these principles are so fun and beautiful. We are all so fortunate to have such a brilliant, talented, humble mind sharing this stuff. Thank you, Chris.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that comment Ari, I really appreciate it.

  • @ryanharris738
    @ryanharris7383 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure what it was but this just clicked so many things together for me. And your riff felt so peaceful when listening to it. Amazing work!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ryan, glad this clicked a few things together for you.

  • @tel105video
    @tel105video Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful info. Sounds great!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed this, Tim! Thanks for the views and comment.

  • @tatudobem7778
    @tatudobem77787 ай бұрын

    Very helpful. Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    7 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Glad it was helpful

  • @robertomighty4562
    @robertomighty45622 жыл бұрын

    Chris - thanks for the shoutout about the great Curtis Mayfield. I suspect many of today’s younger guitarists are unfamiliar with Mr. Mayfield’s wonderful playing and songwriting, although they’ve surely heard of Jimi Hendrix. I saw them both perform live in NYC - Jimi at Madison Square Garden and Curtis at the Felt Forum. Both were magnificent in their own way. I appreciate your straightforward, clear approach to teaching and playing. Also appreciate your mentioning Cornell Dupree. Cheers, Mate.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ooooh would love to have been there with you! Thanks for the comment Roberto! Glad you’re here!

  • @skippsspicylicks
    @skippsspicylicks2 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson Chris!!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Skip! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @lukaszmikula123
    @lukaszmikula1233 жыл бұрын

    E major gives a lot of possibilities in that kind of playing. Sounds awesome and reminds me of Slow dancing in a burning room by John Mayer. Thanks a lot Chris

  • @danmoreno425
    @danmoreno4253 жыл бұрын

    You make everything sound so beautiful. Can’t wait to rush home every day and practice 🙏🏼

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dan!

  • @craigiepaigie
    @craigiepaigie Жыл бұрын

    One of the best lessons I've ever seen on YT. For real.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    That is so great to hear, Craig. Thanks for being here and I'm happy this one was helpful.

  • @jasonh6441
    @jasonh64412 жыл бұрын

    That tone is perfectly superb

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Really appreciate that!

  • @cathalwhelehan
    @cathalwhelehan3 жыл бұрын

    Loved this demo piece you used to illustrate the techniques - got a very Purple Rainy vibe to it. Will try this out tomorrow (nearly 1am now here) on some chord progressions to see how interesting they can be made by just applying a little curiosity in mapping the path from one chord to the next. Thanks for opening another door, Chris.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet Cathal! Go to bed!!

  • @Benjammin117
    @Benjammin1173 жыл бұрын

    I really like that clean tone you have going. Another great lesson, thanks Chris

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Benjamin!

  • @70snuttodd95
    @70snuttodd95 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds really good to my ear

  • @infjay8700
    @infjay87006 ай бұрын

    Thanks Chris, great ideas explained here. I'm going to study this further. I very much like this cool clean piece that has an ambient feel to it.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    6 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed this one, Jay.

  • @j.hammer573
    @j.hammer5733 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Really helpful. I’d watch this again & again over different chord progressions.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks J. Glad you enjoyed this one!

  • @darreneden
    @darreneden3 жыл бұрын

    Simply exquisite Chris. 🤩 Watching and listening to you play is mesmerising. I love how you teach a premise and bring it to life. I particularly love how you create the tension and inspiration for me to become a better guitarist, as well as a better musician and artist.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Darren, and thanks for your support! I'm happy to be on the journey with you.

  • @victorformosa228
    @victorformosa228 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant lesson, lead and rythmn is what I'm into and creating my own licks it makes for great fun, many thanks Chris.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re so welcome, Victor.

  • @VaughnRipley
    @VaughnRipley3 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson! I have found that my timing and rhythm in general has greatly improved since I started incorporating rhythm and lead into the same measures and such. It also, makes me think and work more, which has the long term affect of vastly improving my ability to improvise. On top of that, it keeps me aware of the current chords that are playing, which I used to completely miss. Not to mention figuring out creative ways to get back in "the box" timing-wise. Thanks!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, there's a list of benefits for you! That's great Vaughn. Isn't it astounding how much impact a single idea can have on your capability? Curiosity I say...that's the key!

  • @pcanarsky
    @pcanarsky Жыл бұрын

    Incredibly helpful!!! Thank you!!!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @jivster01
    @jivster013 жыл бұрын

    Love your teaching style. Thank you for sharing.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, thanks for watching and commenting jivster01!

  • @aucs5656
    @aucs56562 жыл бұрын

    Everyone says the same thing, but I’ll repeat… love the way you teach, Chris. Thank you! I love the mellow Hendrix vibe you have going on here. Beautiful!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Aucs, I appreciate it!

  • @DeanD
    @DeanD3 жыл бұрын

    Great video for learning some new technique

  • @UziRyder1
    @UziRyder1 Жыл бұрын

    Best explanation I've heard for what Mayfield, Hendrix and others were doing.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Uzi, glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching.

  • @rocnrobyn
    @rocnrobyn2 жыл бұрын

    Love this! And a huge thank you! Sounds amazing 🤩 very enlightening as well!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robin! Glad you liked this one. I always find it refreshing to break down something like this into 2-3 ideas to pursue in order to build a new skill. Thanks for watching!

  • @rocktoya
    @rocktoya3 жыл бұрын

    Just commenting so this blows up. You are a great instructor and I hope these videos get a huge audience. You channel should grow and hopefully that allows for the next level in your production. Thanks for the great content!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I need some next-level production for sure!! Hahaha! Thanks for being here and the comment Santiago!

  • @age-hall

    @age-hall

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist KISS principle works. Your video's are authentic. This video is an awesome piece. I assume a lot of long term hackers are like myself where we know the bits but need someone like yourself to pull it together and show in a relatively simple piece, the relationships between the chords, the relevant pentatonics and use of triads/dyads for a bit of spice.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@age-hall Glad this is working for you A Ge-Hall...thanks for the views and support here!

  • @jwsorrell
    @jwsorrell2 жыл бұрын

    It's a gift when a person can demystify complexity and explain it plainly for the benefit of others. You have the gift, and we are grateful that you share.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John, glad to be here with you!

  • @jmoorecareers
    @jmoorecareers2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Very helpful.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    This has been one of my favorites :) Glad you enjoyed this one jmoorcarrers.

  • @gadtan777
    @gadtan7773 жыл бұрын

    It is a beautiful lesson. Something I have been looking for. Thanks

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet, Gad Tan.

  • @mariogarrido
    @mariogarrido3 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson!

  • @TheMinorFallsTheMajorLifts
    @TheMinorFallsTheMajorLifts2 жыл бұрын

    Inspired. So good.

  • @markgoodwin5306
    @markgoodwin53063 жыл бұрын

    The color on that guitar is so sharp. The marble table top one though, 🔥💯. That thing should be in a museum haha.

  • @MetalCatMusic
    @MetalCatMusic Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful intro to the video ❤

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @sandroisca3688
    @sandroisca36883 жыл бұрын

    Awesome lesson, pure magic sound... Thanks

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sandro!

  • @robmillsap
    @robmillsap3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice Chris. Thank you!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet Rob.

  • @Charles_S.
    @Charles_S.3 жыл бұрын

    No questions on this one Chris, just gotta say that was some beautiful intro playing and thanks again for you insight 👍

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet Charles! Thanks for being here!

  • @Jake66564
    @Jake665643 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I've always wanted to understand! Thanks Chris. The hardest part for me is not losing the chord changes

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup, that's a thing. The great news it that it's totally a developed skill, so the only thing between you and success is time and effort. Often when I come across a new piece I run it with triads, up and down the neck, and say the changes out loud. This helps the info sort of "seep in" to my brain a bit. I find it easier to tack after doing this.

  • @victorformosa228
    @victorformosa228 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant lesson, lead and rythmn

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Victor!

  • @humansnotai4912
    @humansnotai49122 жыл бұрын

    You gave me a lightbulb moment here Chris. Been struggling with the application of CAGED for ages, now I can see it. Thank you so much! Namaste x

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Humans, I’m so glad this one got in! These light bulbs are important moments. While CAGED is great for some folks, it actually gets in the way for others. Happy you’re here!

  • @humansnotai4912

    @humansnotai4912

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist Thanks Chris. Really really helped me mate. Love your channel; very adult approach to teaching.

  • @annduguay1546
    @annduguay15463 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson Chris! Thanks

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @TropicalReflections
    @TropicalReflections3 жыл бұрын

    THIS...this is exactly why I appreciate Chris' insights and instruction. Hands down, Chris is in my top 3 YT instructors. As a newbie/intermediate level guitarist, the explanations and perspective Chris provides in his lessons is literally second-to-none. Just signed up to be a Patron (and I am not a fan of that company). Love the content Chris! Thanks so much!!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks so much for that John! I really appreciate the vote of confidence and the support. Thank you.

  • @hansenmarc
    @hansenmarc3 жыл бұрын

    How best to blend melody and chords is probably my favorite guitar-related topic. Thank you! The dyads at 5:30 remind me a bit of Bowie’s China Girl. Very cool.

  • @jcdrnosecone
    @jcdrnosecone3 жыл бұрын

    Dang, I didn't know what I've doing all along was an actual technique I was allowed to explore...I have permission now. I feel relieved thanks for the clear explanation 🤙

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet JC! Thanks for the views and comments!

  • @psoidonym2389
    @psoidonym2389 Жыл бұрын

    I wish I had found your channel years ago. And I wished, that all guitar teachers in the world were obliged to use your didactic way of teaching guitar. It's only now, that dots really really connect, after watching some of your videos.Especially those about triads.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad to hear that! Thanks, and welcome!

  • @EclecticEssentric
    @EclecticEssentric3 жыл бұрын

    Sound advice! Thank you much! My default is to see the diatonic around everything, but not everything is in a key, so I'll work on this a bit for sure.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah diatonic is great (even for THIS progression), but pentatonic is safe through the vast majority of changes.

  • @johnstaples2190
    @johnstaples21903 жыл бұрын

    exactly what want to learn. great lesson

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great timing John!

  • @markpell8979
    @markpell8979 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Chris, enjoyed this very much. I use a similar way of integrating leads and fills into the chord structure/progression. After a while you just start to see where it's safe to go and what your options are. The chords will tell you. As usual your lesson has me looking forward to my practice and jam tonight.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark, I'm glad you're here.

  • @Drew-gm4sy
    @Drew-gm4sy3 жыл бұрын

    Once again exactly what I was looking for! How do you manage to do that? Awesome lesson as always! By the way, I love that you describe everything you did in terms of the scale degree and the chord being played. So much more useful in understanding how and why you’re creating the noise you’re creating than fret numbers! So many other online instructors explain almost exclusively in fret numbers, it’s hard to connect that with practical use, and WAY harder to actually take something from it. Thanks for the awesome lesson Chris! As always.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet Andrew! Thanks for the view and great comment, I'm happy to be helpful!

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin83 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome

  • @scottwettstein2429
    @scottwettstein2429 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks it was very useful

  • @nathanbotha1199
    @nathanbotha11992 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great lesson! It's something I've been working to resolve over the last few months - how to blend rhythm and lead. From looking into the topic, I've seen there are MANY ways to do it. I've chosen to stick to 2 ways for myself. The first way is going from bigger chords down to double stops (using double stops as melody lines). Another way is reducing the chords to double stops, then playing double stops and single note runs together...this works well for the same way that the first way does - it finds a way to make the chords and melody lines not too different from each other. I've seen Eddie Van Halen go from full chords down to single notes seamlessly, but I think for most people it sounds much more fluid going from either full chords to double stops, or from double stops to single notes. Ofcourse you can also slowly transition within the same song, from full chords, down to double stops, then down to single notes. I've noticed two general tips that help when mixing rhythm and lead (however you choose to do it), is to stay hyperaware of the beat, and to think about ways to mute unwanted strings ringing out when transitioning from chords to double stops or single notes. Thanks again for the lesson, it's given me some new insights!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s great stuff Nathan, excellent context!

  • @johnrisher3007
    @johnrisher3007 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome Chris. I love this style. I'm a huge fan of Southern Rock, like Lynard Skynard and many more

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad this one hit the spot, John.

  • @danieldoke7725
    @danieldoke77252 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris, This is all fitting nicely into my journey to be a better guitar player. High-five!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed this Daniel!

  • @mikegoodtime1
    @mikegoodtime1 Жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks😊

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    You bet, Mike. Glad you’re here.

  • @maumyranda
    @maumyranda Жыл бұрын

    Great lesson, you really know how to teach and make us want to play better. Thanks 👏🏻👍👏🏻

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @juliuspreddy3959
    @juliuspreddy39594 ай бұрын

    Beautiful thank you

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @christopherstrickland1889
    @christopherstrickland18893 жыл бұрын

    Dang Chris, good to see you doing these videos! Used to play music with you back in the day. Kind of funny that I stumbled upon this. Hope you are doing well man.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Long Live Saucey Jack my friend! Hope you are well!

  • @joycegrove5602
    @joycegrove56023 жыл бұрын

    08:20 I love how this note leads into the next chord! Gorgeous! Thanks again, Chris, what an amazing break-down of your technique! BEST teacher! Folks, go subscribe to his patreon!!!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that target note pre-bend/release is one of my favorite tricks :) Thanks Joyce!

  • @adrianjones520
    @adrianjones5204 ай бұрын

    I’ll definitely be watching this one a few times over. This is something I really want to be able to do confidently. Thanks again Chris for putting this idea on the fretboard (where it belongs) lol😅

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    4 ай бұрын

    You bet, Adrian, glad you enjoyed this one

  • @thelastgreyhawk2161
    @thelastgreyhawk21612 жыл бұрын

    It's so Ironic this was recommended to me today, as I spent around 4 hours figuring this out organically yesterday. Still I loved every second of your playing.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    It must have been "in the air" ?

  • @jasonh6441
    @jasonh64412 жыл бұрын

    Love your instruction, thx u

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @amosjr4
    @amosjr42 ай бұрын

    Your Tone Settings there,are Perfect...I think that would be good to show the viewers

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    2 ай бұрын

    Great suggestion...it's just this Les Paul through a Yamaha THR10. More than anything that amp is almost impossible to make bad sounds with :)

  • @jimduffy9773
    @jimduffy97733 жыл бұрын

    So helpful for me!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear James!

  • @brentcarey6637
    @brentcarey66373 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jayogden773
    @jayogden7733 жыл бұрын

    Another great lesson Chris! Blending rhythm & lead is a good way to enjoy a 6-pack! LOL

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha!!

  • @LaTrec9
    @LaTrec93 жыл бұрын

    Clear, beautiful, view of your work on the fretboard. Easier to watch and pick up your technical. KZread guitare teachers don't do that. Great job 👍. You can learn a ton from your clear fretboard filming.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert!

  • @LaTrec9

    @LaTrec9

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist Ben eller can't do it, Chris Stine can't do it. You must have special lights to light up your fretboard. Hopefully, the other teachers wake up. Eller knows a lot, but poor videos, hurt his work. Same for James James.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@LaTrec9 Ben Eller and Steve Stine are such great players. Ultimately it's all about preference I guess. There are so many ways to see it, learn it, develop your sound and capability. Some resonate better than others with each of us. I'm glad that what I do helps folks, but every now and then I gotta go see Uncle Ben for a good dose of why I might still suck at guitar :D I watch his Sails Of Charon video about every few months or so...still have a hard time with that piece and he makes it seem so doable!!!

  • @JudgeFredd
    @JudgeFredd3 жыл бұрын

    Nice.

  • @jschoma11
    @jschoma113 жыл бұрын

    That guitar looks hot to the touch 🔥

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really is fading into a cool orange color :)

  • @davidkennedy6059
    @davidkennedy6059 Жыл бұрын

    This has got to be my favourite lesson after many years of trawling the tube + real life lessons. Thanks Chris, truly enlightening and inspiring!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful, David. I had a blast doing this one too!

  • @joelstephenson8017
    @joelstephenson80173 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. I've just found math rock and they do a lot of tapping within the major scale too!

  • @michaelrosawatkins3928
    @michaelrosawatkins39283 жыл бұрын

    Are the tabs on your patreon site printable? Great lesson and calm description of what you are doing 👍

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes Michael, the TABs are all done in PDF are printable and have a link to the video for reference as well.

  • @gearmoe9066
    @gearmoe90662 жыл бұрын

    From the Sound Guy perspective you are doing highly important work to educate. The melding, balance, for the guitars to combine in a fruitful manner commands a serious undertaking. Building pockets for each to ride in whereas there is mutual reinforcement achieved. I often think of the two as one giant instrument. To have everyone working toward the same goal is imperative. Thanks.

  • @Dan-zq5wt
    @Dan-zq5wt9 ай бұрын

    Really awesome and straightforward. That’s making music. That little piece really had a beautiful, bluesy Hendrixy feel in the pentatonic scales. Does it change character if throw in notes from the minor scale? Would it work as well or change the feel? I guess better try it!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey, Dan. Glad you enjoyed it. That piece is in the key of E major. The second chord in the song is a C#minor and I'm using minor pentatonic over that chord every time it comes around.

  • @Dan-zq5wt

    @Dan-zq5wt

    9 ай бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist Thanks Chris! This is exactly where I get confused about modes. I guess what I’m asking is can you use the natural minor scale there (Aeolian mode?) and will that change up the feel altogether? Am I making any sense or am I confused? Really appreciate your teaching!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Dan-zq5wt yup, this particular piece is “diatonic” (in one key) and uses chords and notes from the natural minor scale, Aeolian. You’re right on track!

  • @SyntagmaStation
    @SyntagmaStation3 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering when we’d get a double stop lesson!

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well the Dyads video was largely the "101" for double stops...but I do have a follow up planned eventually Area Man...probably in the Summer.

  • @SyntagmaStation

    @SyntagmaStation

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist I probably missed a couple. I trust you to show the way! 😁

  • @bobbybando2593
    @bobbybando25933 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, can you do a Mr. Crowley solo lesson at some point? Would love to see some Randy Rhoads

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oooooh wow! I love RR! And Mr Crowley has long been a fave too. Will add that to the list!

  • @fromanchue
    @fromanchue3 жыл бұрын

    You are the Bob Ross of guitarists

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Again with the Bob Ross analogy! Wow, there's something here I guess. :)

  • @joycegrove5602

    @joycegrove5602

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist It's all those "happy little dyads" ;)

  • @MikeyBakerMusic

    @MikeyBakerMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joycegrove5602 😂

  • @joycegrove5602

    @joycegrove5602

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MikeyBakerMusic Truth!!

  • @dieseldes1301
    @dieseldes13013 жыл бұрын

    Another fabulous lesson Chris 👍👍 ,do you mind me asking what gauge pick you use for this ?

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm (Purples). I have a heavy right hand and so I really don't want any pick sag getting in the way. Thanks!

  • @dieseldes1301

    @dieseldes1301

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist thanks Chris ,I’m bound to have one of them down the back of the couch somewhere ☺️cheers 👍

  • @paulkardoulias9547
    @paulkardoulias9547 Жыл бұрын

    Chris I'm a huge Hendrix fan and other than making it easier to bend, what's the theory behind half step-down tuning. Also, it sounds awesome

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Some folks feel like the Eb tuning resonates better, many say it's easier (as you stated) to bend heavier strings (which is what many Strat players prefer). It's all too much of a hassle for me, but I get it...if it feels right, it's right!

  • @blindponyband
    @blindponyband3 жыл бұрын

    Another great lesson. So, if the progression is A Major to D Major to E Major--so Major Blues, but the vocal melody has a flat 3 and a flat 7 in it, when I solo over this, major and minor pentatonic both sound pretty good, but major sounds a little better...which to choose??

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Choose the one that will make the sounds you’re after :)

  • @nicholassammartino
    @nicholassammartino3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, great video, this is my ultimate goal for guitar. This was clear, but my one question is how to know what pentatonic scale shape to throw on the chord? You said use the corresponding scale, but not sure what that means. For example, when you went to the A at one point, you used box 3, but I would have thought to use box 5 (the box you used for the C#m chord). My thinking is because in the key of E, I’m using box 2, and sliding down to the 5th fret area brings me to box 5, landing with my first finger on the fourth fret.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'll always be safe using the major pent. over any major chord, and the min pentatonic over any minor chord. The actual "positions" don't really matter that much as long as you can find them and play them. Maj = maj, and min = min. That's the simple rule.

  • @nicholassammartino

    @nicholassammartino

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist ahh got it. I know you mentioned that, but it didn’t click until I tried it just now. Not going to lie, I’d love it if you made a series on this! So much to learn. Thanks for all the help as always.

  • @droussel7359
    @droussel73593 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris! Does this work only with the minor pentatonic or major pentatonic?

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm using major pentatonic over all the major chords and minor pent over the minor chords. Hope that helps! Thanks Daniel!

  • @tumisbrian
    @tumisbrian3 жыл бұрын

    This is a great lesson, however can you combine the E minor pentatonic scale with the Emajor scale over an E major chord. It seems to work but I don't know why as far as theory goes. Do you do This?

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    That example works best over a Dominant 7 chord. The minor pentatonic scale can work over a straight major chord but it introduces both the flat 3rd (minor indicator) and the flat 7th. So ultimately these two notes force a very minor tonality over the major chord. Where as the dominant chord has the flat 7th in it already and the flat 3rd simply becomes a “blue” note, especially when slightly raised. Hope that helps! Love the curiosity!

  • @z.p9997
    @z.p9997 Жыл бұрын

    How do you play your rythym/ melody while improvising? Are you aware of or planning ahead what rythym you're using while you go? For example are you choosing to play a triplet, followed by a half note, followed by 2 16th notes and a 16th note rest, etc etc?

  • @z.p9997

    @z.p9997

    Жыл бұрын

    Wait on....If you have a collection of licks or "sentences" of notes, then you can just determine how long the total sentence or lick goes for, eg 1 bar, 2 and half bars, or half a bar etc, then you can string these blocks of notes together, so you don't actually have to count every little micro time interval. 🤯

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    That stuff comes a little bit more from intuition and "preference" rather than thinking through the rhythmic subdivisions.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Perfectly explained :)

  • @z.p9997

    @z.p9997

    Жыл бұрын

    @@curiousguitarist cheers :)

  • @sarthwahb
    @sarthwahb7 ай бұрын

    whats the model and colour of your guitar? *It's so breathtaking*

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! This is a Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul. The model is 1957 reissue and the color is “Sweet Cherry”

  • @cavaturnagesh
    @cavaturnagesh3 жыл бұрын

    how do you get your great tone? pls share thanks

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's just the Les Paul through a Yamaha THR10. It's actually hard to make that amp sound bad. :D

  • @michaelpond8529
    @michaelpond85296 ай бұрын

    Sounds like playing your o2n version of purple rain by prince.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes! Same progression!

  • @deeon8835
    @deeon883510 ай бұрын

    where can i find the TABS didnt see it on your Patron site ?

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    10 ай бұрын

    I'll send them to you on Patreon right now...

  • @adolfohuet3974
    @adolfohuet39743 жыл бұрын

    I think classical guitarists were playing chords and melody together even before the examples that were mentioned.

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so right on Adolfo! I guess I've been disconnected from the classical guitar world for a long time. But now that I think of it, acoustic "Rag" style and Jazz "Chord/Melody" styles also use the core concept of blending. Thanks for being here!

  • @arinjaydhar9061
    @arinjaydhar90613 жыл бұрын

    Sir , which amp do u use 9r any processors?

  • @curiousguitarist

    @curiousguitarist

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is just a Yamaha THR10 straight into Garage Band on a Mac laptop.