How to Improvise a Guitar Solo
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If you like this style of learning, I made a class with my friend Ian on how to build up the confidence to play with other musicians. I'm really proud of it so check it out:
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Enlisted the help of a seasoned jam band veteran, Ian Stich, to talk about how you can improvise a guitar solo armed only with 1 scale and the knowledge of common chord tones. Overcome the fear of playing with other musicians and ascend to the heavenly stratosphere of solo bliss.
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"A-flat 7-sharp 9" "Oh God, my worst nightmare! [dissonant bullshit]" That's comedy gold.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
It's all of our worst nightmare!
@PrecedingPie
6 жыл бұрын
*Amin7b5
@private2371
3 ай бұрын
🤣 flipping goobers and your chords from hell
I have to be 100% honest, i have been stumbling my way through improvising solos for years. After watching this video i now listen back to some stuff i recorded and sounded like an amateur. You guys have really really taught me a major major lesson. Even trawling through endless hours of youtube videos on how to solo etc this is by far the best lesson i have ever watched. You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for making it so easy to understand and above all, FUN.
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and saying so! Glad you liked the vid!
@rakenrol5414
5 жыл бұрын
@@seandaniel23 watch my vids
@jamesmyers2667
3 жыл бұрын
@@rakenrol5414 I just found this video and I feel like a real bozo. I wish I had known this earlier
that solo he played at 6:40 was freaking awesome
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
I'd like to think my rhythm playing willed him into it.
@direcrux4065
7 жыл бұрын
haha love both of you guys xD
@verandi3882
7 жыл бұрын
***** great
@MutantSwine
7 жыл бұрын
yeah it sounded like an Irish folk song
@verandi3882
7 жыл бұрын
M true
To sum it up, locate your root notes as your taget notes where you release/land your solos in each chord bar.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
That's about the gist of it!
I have been binge watching lead guitar lessons while my 1yr old son is sleeping on my chest. This video has by far got me the most pumped for me to pick up my guitar!! Just need him to wake up.. 😂👍🏻
Notes in C major scale are C D E F G A B (following major scale intervals W W H W W W H) Noted in Natural A minor scale are : A B C D E F G (following minor scale intervals W H W W H W W) where W = whole step or 2 frets H is half step or one fret away Same notes the difference being what note you start on! I like the series very well presented. ___________________________________________________________ The mediator between the head and hands must be the heart... Metropolis
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
Great comment Esteve! Thanks for watching!
@virtualvoyage6183
5 жыл бұрын
Nice esteve very helpful
@nicholascarter9546
5 жыл бұрын
You should but the other minors be sude they could be useful depending on the style
@michaelflaherty4310
4 жыл бұрын
Mike B They went up a step from C major to D major (half a step would have put them in C# major). That’s not related to what esteve said. Esteve was pointing out that major scales have a related minor scale which has the same notes, the difference being the note you start on. I.e. C major and A minor have the same notes, G major and E minor have the same notes, etc...
Oh my, I totally LOVE you guys! I have been playing guitar and writing songs for years and I could never get my head around blues and soloing... been watching your videos over the course of the evening and I have literally unlocked a whole new perspective and way to play! THANK you so much!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Happy to help Matthew!
This is the most underrated channel. I tried to learn scales and solos before but most people teach that on an electric guitar and to watch them bend and do other stuff is so demotivating. Watching you playing on acoustic guitars in such an amazing way makes me wanna learn again. Thanx.
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for saying so!
this is by far the most useful channel that i have found on youtube. it covers most of the questions that i have in mind and slowly builds my kmowledge from easy to advanced, thank you so much
@seandaniel23
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so!
I love these guys.I'm an intermediate player myself enjoy the humor to go along with the lessons.This is a new way to teach people and find it easier to understand. All other teachers are one on one and go to fast on the videos.Thanks guys your GREAT!☺
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Probably the most useful video I've watched this year. Thank you guys!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reaching out and thanks for watching!
This was an extremely helpful video! This really helped me on the lead guitar parts of the album I recently released.
what you have demonstrated is easily comprehended by any novice that may be confused with the theory behind it.thanks for another great video.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rosetello2530
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I like this a lot
That first solo was me when my band began the solo practice. Oh boy I really needed this video
This is a great lesson... and both of you are teaching this difficult solo stuff while having fun and encouraging us to learn where all the notes are. Thanks for making these lessons.
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
I've been in such a rut, stuck in the beginning stages of learning scales and playing with backing tracks, and everything just sounds mediocre. This video is a serious breakthrough for me! Super simple but sounds great! Thanks so much guys!
6:02 - Key point !! *Sprinkling random notes, but landing on roots on ones when chord changes*
@sumedhhhh
4 жыл бұрын
Notes in scale
Unreal guys , best of both worlds , sounded great and simply explained. More collaborations .
You're really fun to watch and everytime I learn something .Thanks and keep up with the great work :)
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
I've just started learning scales, this video is like PERFECTLY timed, and SO helpful! Thanks as always, Sean!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear Lucas!
Ohhhhhh sh&&&&&t ARE YOU KIDDING ME MY DUDES?!?! Was it this easy?? Wow you guys made soloing so easy a million thank yous!! This is brilliant guys !! I'm now soloing really well ❤
Been playing for over 5 years and never attempted at soloing/improvising but after watching this video BAMM!!! never knew I could solo let alone improv. Thanks for the great lesson also subbed to Ian's channel.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
So great to hear man! You'll love Ian's videos.
Me: hey cool! Tenacious D and PewDiePie... wait a minute...
@ch0wd3rr
5 жыл бұрын
Holy Fuck, I thought I was alone 😂
@vondracmon1461
5 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm not the only one
@souvikdatta97
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@chrisj1319
2 жыл бұрын
The red shirt guy's laugh is kinda like CinnamonToastKen
@stoicnotsad
Жыл бұрын
PewDiePie's voice matches with Sean too
Wow this video topped all other videos in terms of being entertaining. It was also extremely helpful. You guys really did have an insane synergy and I couldn't help but enjoying every moment! More of these would be awesome
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
More on the way!
your so sic wit it Sean I've been learning from u for a long time I've been playing sine 1993 and u took me to the next level and your th reason I got a gs mini Taylor Koa plus
You're the best person on KZread teaching guitar, I highly appreciate your work.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Man thanks so much! I appreciate it :)
Hands down best guitar teacher on yt. You talk in a non boring way
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jesse!
your channel deserves a lot more subscribers!! Each video is simply amazing, a fun and interesting approach to the topic at hand. Wish you the best, keep making such amazing videos :)
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It's growing a lot faster though, so I appreciate the support!
I love these types of videos. Thanks for posting
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching :)
Damn, this video got me so stoked! Your videos are very nice for learning new things simply.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Alex!
What up Bros . You two are Awsome . Thanks . Love the Dynamics of you both together .
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddie! We'll keep em coming!
That was a lot of fun, and I learnt a lot. Thanks guys 😘
I honestly think you guys are the best guitar teachers here on KZread. I never understood any theories from other channels the way I get it from you guys. Thank you very much! New sub here!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing! I'm glad you have been enjoying the videos :)
Hey, I love Ian’s channel! I had no idea you two knew each other. Thanks to both of you for another great and really useful lesson.
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
So cool that you found us independent of each other. I love that guy.
My problem isn't playing solos over chords, it's playing chords under a solo haha
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Don't worry I'm hoping to make a vid on that soon!
@F22Raptor723
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Keep it up
@Arkoudeides.
5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@rosetello2530
2 жыл бұрын
@@seandaniel23 can you link the video? >.
Looking forward for more...... It helps me a lot.. Thank you
Bro thanks man you really helped me understand how to use these scales now
Love you guys always learn something
Thank you guys for this video. You guys really are awesome and funny. Goodness shines through.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
"Like a rich marble? I've gotten that before. Gladiator blood.." This was really great! I adore improvisation in both comedy and music. I've always found my song ideas through taking chances on guitar. landing on the root note in each section will definitely ground some live jamming with my band. Thank you!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Haha, Ian and his sense of smell.
You guys are great! Really love your work👍🏻
@seandaniel23
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much David!
Woo that makes a lot of sense now!!!! Cheers Sean!
Great lesson, very helpful and friendly. I enjoyed it. Thanks
Very great video, thank you Mr Daniels & Mr Stich for scale mapping. Along I listen 1st backing track (G-F-C) that takes mixolydian sound while Mr Stich improvise in C but it becomes G mixolydian scale, from this I can hear this mode clearly.
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
5:12 I literally lol'd at the mile high club joke
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
:)
Exactly what I m looking for, thanks for the video!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
This was incredibly helpful for starters, thanks Sean & Ian :) Amazing improv skills at the start haha
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
No problem!
Sean you are the best teacher...
also in 2020 this is an extremely helpful video! thank you very much!
This was so much fun to watch!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
best guitar channel on youtube you guys are awesome.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!!
This was a great video. Really informative. I learned a lot.
This really helped me a lot...u guyzzz are just amazing and so funny ...Thanks to u both :)
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Satish!
This is so cool 😎...learning with full interest and u dont get bore watching video
I've been learning guitar for a couple of months and I'm subscribed to both of your channels. Pretty cool to see you together. Kinda crazy actually, didn't know you knew each other.
I laughed so much when you went to the A half-diminished. Now that is a fine example of musicians trolling each other.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Gotta keep him honest :)
YOU MUST FEEL LUCKY TO HANG OUT WITH IAN WHY CANT I HAVE AWESOME FRIENDS LIKE THAT TO TEACH ME GUITAR
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
I'm honored everyday!
Haha, you/Ian are perfect musical comedy team and this makes learning fun.
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob! Ian is the best :)
#TeamNoSleep
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Dibs on team captain!
@viajer2011
7 жыл бұрын
no sleep, I am watching this video at 3:30 am....great video!!!
@FreerunnerDave
7 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat. 2:42am. Good thing I have a nice bug bottle of red beside me. The sleep fairy will be here soon...hopefully
@IamWooky
7 жыл бұрын
5:49 AM.. xD
@viajer2011
7 жыл бұрын
IamWooky 11:51 pm where I am now...
Fantastic video guys! Thank you very much
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Good tips. Enjoying your quick and easy lessons on how to get right in there. Thanks! Theory can get deep really quick, but often all we need is the simple stuff. Keep it up. That dirty fretboard on Ian's guitar is killing me though. Lol!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Ian's a dirty man.
just amazing
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Fantastic lesson. Well done Sean. Best guitar channel on KZread.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
I'm flattered :) Thanks!
You guys are having too much fun. Wish I found this channel 5 years ago!
@seandaniel23
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
this is amazing stuff for learning thanks
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@quixy25
7 жыл бұрын
^
@brandondebroy1955
7 жыл бұрын
Sean Daniel could u please clear up the major scale explained in the jam session? I thought the major scale and minor had the same shape? But the scale you explain does not mirror the minor pentatonic? Please and thanks
@kevinborchers851
7 жыл бұрын
Brandon DebRoy because this is the full major scale not the major pentatonic. The pentatonic is just five notes of the major scale.
This is really helpful information!
How hadn't I watched this one before? This was awesome! Actually laughed out loud at the surprise chord change at 8:10, pure genious.
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
I got him :)
@terrencedow2925
3 жыл бұрын
@@seandaniel23 You guys are hilarious! Brought knowledge, understanding, good riffs and a needed smile! Smell reference was kind of odd though... I'm thinking nice clean clothes!! :-D
Another great idea for a lesson ^^ Loved it.
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
frickin awesome lesson guys
this was realy helpful. thank you
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Ian Stitch the legend !!!
You are soooo useful thanks for the tutorial done subscribing
This is the best lesson on basics of soloing!!! Love from india ❤️
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
So great to hear! Cheers from the US!
thanks for the vid! I have always tried to resolve back to the root during improvising. .. i.e. in key of c major I would always go back to c... but I really like the idea of using the same scale but following the chord changes like this... thanks man. :-)
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Happy to help Jesse!
You guys are awesome!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
He looks like Kyle Gass from Tenacious D but with beard LOL
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
That's me and KG
@unscripted483
5 жыл бұрын
Its like he predicted 2018-19
First time seeing a video of you guys, it's nice! Subbed:) Greetings from Mexico!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the party! Greetings from Florida!
Excellent lesson!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Thenks...!! for shere dis tips..verry helpfull..😊👏
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
This is very helpful !!! Thanks sir!
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
I like this duo and this is the kind of tutorial i always wanted to watch😁 new subs here 🙂🙂🙂
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the party!
amazing stuff!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Atif :)
You guys are awesome 👏
Very valuable lesson! Thank you :-)
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
Consider that ego is detrimental to an educational platform. That said, I've learned tons from you both. Good lesson!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
great video guys... informative AND entertaining
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
You guys are killing me , good shit ....
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man!
thank you dude for the video. really helpful . keep them coming
@thelastguestguest7851
7 жыл бұрын
any tips on singing and playing same time
@KnowledgeIsKey215
7 жыл бұрын
Justin Sandercoe has a good one. Search Singing and Playing with JustinGuitar
@thelastguestguest7851
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy. Do you play and sing any good songs to start with
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! I'll definitely do a singing video sometime soon.
8:15 I lost it xD thank you guys so much for this video, it helped me a lot!
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
Happy to spread the rock!
very helpful, subbed to Ian's channel as well
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome Noah, he's a great teacher.
"Guided Randomness." I can dig that. Good day!
Great help✌️
Those solos def had that Jerry vibe and then u mentioned he was into Phish and the Dead and i was like yupp, i knew it haha great video man
very useful lesson specially for me who wants to improve my guitar skills
@seandaniel23
5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
I've recently implemented trying to keep my fingers as close to the strings as possible and get rid of the 'flailing fingers' syndrome I and so many others suffer from. It's not easy, and I'm hoping gets better so I can play faster and with better technique
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's rough at first but stick with it man!
@tomaszwota1465
6 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the flying fingers syndrome. Trying to get rid of it too, it's hard.
@radosawwalkowski5824
6 жыл бұрын
When I started playing guitar I always looked at people and thought "should those fingers be flailing all over?" I thought that it was incorrect, because on every instrument (especially piano) every player has his fingers relaxed and they don't flail - so I decided not to flail my fingahs when playing.
@chuckHart70
6 жыл бұрын
By now you might be a master but one thing that helped me was instead of think of them as single notes I noticed I could leave my fingers down then lift up one and leave say the ring finger down... pull off type of thing. But it made me realize I was moving my fingers when I didnt need to do so!
@brianpinkston9105
6 жыл бұрын
dude im in the same boat. its like rewiring everything in your guitar playing brain lol
Thank guy's, that was fun
@seandaniel23
6 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
great lesson, very helpful, thanks :)
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
Already having fun with it . Got that Gerry Garcia feel to it .
Thank you so much
This helped a lot!
@seandaniel23
7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it did!