i paid for two years of lessons with a guitar teacher trying to get better at lead work and this lesson in less than 12 minutes was better than that entire two year span of helping put everything together.

Another gem lesson. This is the type of stuff that really lends to chords and scales sounding more like music, and less like exercises. This will keep me busy for a while!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! That’s the idea! I try to come up with things that yes, are theoretical, but can be played in a natural, intuitive way!

@tephros19

4 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar you talked in the video about your "groove matrix" when describing the surf rock vibe. Any other ones you can share?

Thanks for the lesson. I need things broken down to basics. Loving the new setup. Eric Haugen: Between Two Ferns

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Between Two Ferns! Zach Galifanakis is actually from NC - he owns a farm not far from here!

@kaushalsuvarna5156

3 жыл бұрын

😂 lol

@coastercook

3 жыл бұрын

Just rewatched the lesson and still found it helpful. Thanks again, Eric.

Every aspect of every one of your videos that I have watched has been not only extremely helpful to my playing, but well though out, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thank you Eric for making and sharing these videos!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks so much! I try to keep it real, keep it useful, and keep it high quality 😎

I can't over how amazing your channel is... it's incredible how every topic I dreaded going back and relearning because "i AlReAdY KnOw tHiS" (I didn't know it), is somehow encapsulated in an easy to understand format that is a glass-slipper fit to the gap in my self taught education. You're a wizard, sir, and I'm so happy to have found your channel!

Many great players do not translate to being great instructors. Eric Haugen has a gift; he knows how to teach. One big thing he always does is keep it musical. So rare these days. Eric you are the man!

Eric, you are an amazing teacher! I've been playing guitar for 25 years and I've never seen someone explain such a useful practice method for learning scales and really making them into something useable. Thank you!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love how this method allows us to hear how the scales interact with their background! And it works in all positions with all types of contexts - endlessly interesting!

Eric, you're the man. Really. Warms my heart to know that there is such a lovely person somewhere in world

@EricHaugenGuitar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Valery! I try to keep it real here!

Thanks, Eric. I’ve been playing as long as you have, but never had formal training. This is invaluable. I learned more theory from your videos in a few weeks than I ever thought I could. Awesome teacher. Great player. Seems like a nice guy.

Just so logical and FUN. I wish I'd had the benefit of your tuition 20 years ago. It took me decades to put chords and scales together. In the end I had to learn friggin' classical just to "get it". It was all books with dots on grids or sheet music. Any young ones watching this - you have it so good!!! PS: Adore the lighting in your videos. The plants too. Thank you again! Here's to 1m subs!

Again... your channel is the most informational.. You really teach and show someone how to "make money" with these guitar exercises. Not just a useless wank... You are helping me keep my sanity during this quarantine... stay safe man and keep the videos coming please.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

They say necessity is the mother of invention! I was never any good at athletic guitar shredding, so I had to learn how to play "smart." I'm so happy that my vids are giving guitarists something to focus on other than the disaster outside!

I remember writing out all these scale shapes,making boxes,for the five patterns.for every key.always just looked at shapes.once I started figuring out the actual notes I was playing and formulas it helped tremendously.same with chords

I’m at the point where I want to incorporate rhythm and soloing (mostly maj & min pentatonic scale and starting to incorporate the major scale). This is a very helpful exercise, thank you.

I love the rake that you do. It really pops on the Dark Funk lesson (I've learned the form and mostly got the timing, I've even got a good amount of the muting ... but that requires the most diligence). Here, too, you use the rake to great effect. I play with my fingers, but I should clearly work on playing with a pick.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes - I think you can get away with using your fingers for the rake if you flick out with the nails side. I just tried it and it sounded pretty cool!

It was recently that I found your channel, but I find myself learning from just about every video (even if it's as simple as practical ways of using what I've already learned). Thank you!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I love to hear! For me, it's not about piling on a ton of new information - much more about getting the most out of what we already know!

Nice idea. Thanks.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ry! This stuff totally goes along with the vids you’ve been putting out recently!

That is amazing! Really helps to tie the chords and correct scale together. I just love your lessons. Every one is like a light bulb turning on :-)

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! A simple idea at first, but it can work with any weirdo scale and groove too! Puts everything in context!

What a great teacher! Wish I lived closer to take in person lessons!

Nice...always cool stuff from you Eric... definitely going to try giving this a shot... Thanks man

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walt! Yeah - this one is sneaky. It’s kinda easy, but really helps bridge that rhythm to lead gap!

Excellent lesson-it dove tails with where I am at in developing my own style of playing. I play the “guess” guitar- you half to guess on wether I’m playing rhythm or lead. 😊

@EricHaugenGuitar

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That is the way!

DUDE this is so legit. I love it, thank you ❤️

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure! Such a simple idea, but can make everything better!

I'm in love with that guitar

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! It’s my trusty 1966 mustang - I’ve had it since high school in the 90s ♥️

@kurt2890

4 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar Lucky man!

That was great! I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing!!

Thanks Eric, you're giving us tools to be creative rather than just showing how to copy (which can be fun too) and I much appreciate this.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! My best friend is an older laid back ex-hippie jazz drum teacher. When we talk about teaching, he says: “...man, you can either learn songs, or you can learn THE INSTRUMENT..” wise words!

Love it! What a great way to practice. Thanks Eric.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! And it works with all scales and positions - if you get bored of one area or feel, just move it up and change it!

Wonderful, thank you! When I think of this in practice Hendrix, Gilmour, Eddie Van Halen and Eric Johnson come to mind.

Great method! Thanks for the lessons bro.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! This thing works great for bridging the rhythm/lead gap!

Jeez, another super lesson. Simple concept but when well delivered and in time it all makes for tasty.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig! Yeah - it’s a simple idea, but has huuuuuuge ramifications for feel and musicality!

I can't believe this you just read my lunch all weekend I have been practicing surf and you just helped me to start my grove it like a light bulb moment...Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸

Awesome lesson Eric! Would love more of these, incorporating scales into rhythms.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Its so fun! You could combine bossa nova with Dorian, or Motown with harmonic minor, -- oooh I should make a big spinning wheel with chords and grooves!!

@gregalon

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I could play these all day. This is where all the pieces come together and you really unlock the mysteries of the fretboard.

@stewmcleod7315

2 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar, that’s a nice way of saying “look you can yourself”

Thanks Eric - I found this lesson extremely useful!! Greetings from Sydney Australia!

Eric - Love watching you play man...

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Aww shucks thanks C W! Hopefully my noodling inspires you to do the same!

Eric, you're just awesome. Thanks for doing what you do!!!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I have so much fun sharing my little guitar wisdoms with everyone on here!

Loved this lesson! Neat !

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! It’s a simple enough idea, but has huuuuuge ramifications for all aspects of jamming!

Hi Eric. Thanks alot for the lesson. This is what ive been looking for. Finally incorporating the scales into actually playing! This lesson opened my eyes to seeing whats available when i play different pieces and for that I thank you. I even bought the tab.. Keep up the good work! I just subscribed and im hunting for more of your work

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your support Corey! Yeah - this “double vision” stuff is huuuuuge for putting in tasty fills, or even playing to changes! And side bonus, it’s pretty fun to work on!

Always a amazing lesson Eric for the weekends couldn’t be better. Thanks my brother have a great weekend ✌🏻

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

You too Wilbert! This is a great one to work on - you’ll be surprised where it leads you!

@wilbertcook5076

4 жыл бұрын

I am thankful for all the lessons you have given us over your channel. Have improved drastically over the past few months. Your great teacher and explain everything perfectly so you know why your going to the next note or chord. Thanks so much!✌🏻

Bro, love the plants. Love your teaching and providing the tabs at a nice little price that helps us all.

First few notes and I think “ Man, Eric’s so good.” Thanks for all the music.

Lead and rhythm, the golden key! Great Lesson Eric!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Connecting the two is where it’s at🍻

Thanks Eric, great lesson. Had to buy this one, super reasonable pricing, which I appreciate. This is the kind of playing I want to get better at. I think of it as Jamming with your self without a looper pedal.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly! Loopers are great, but don’t prepare us for real time fill placement when jamming with a group of living musicians!

Just what I needed.

Effortlessly alternating between rhythm and lead, at leisure, is the mark of an accomplished player.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what all my faves do - so that’s what I try to do! And of course, encourage others to do as well 😎

"The Groove Matrix" - love it :D

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I keep track of all my favorite rhythm feels - things like Suzie Q, Bo Diddley, Neil Young shuffle etc

Another video of yours I’m really glad I watched! Cheers!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! This idea can work in any context, genre, scale - it can really make practicing interesting!

COOL Eric. I shall be stealing this idea to make into a song. I did it earlier this year with one of your lessons and it turned out well, so thanks! You inspire me!!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Cool! which other vid inspired a song?

@mightybaconman

4 жыл бұрын

I tried to find it Eric, but failed 😒 it was one of the Marc Ribot lessons. The track I created is open.spotify.com/track/5q1JezsEHXN4Q2cyFQxdsb?si=def8JYWHQEaPsKraEx9pTg - doesn’t sound much like Ribot though 😂

Brilliant lesson!!

As always... Absolute Gold!!

This lesson is awesome!! I will definitely use it in my playing and in my songwriting as well

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George! Yeah! Where there’s a chord, there’s a scale!

Superb tuition skills Eric. I admire your witty abilities. Dig that tone 100%. I’m going to apply myself very very happily to this lesson. Cheers from Australia

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sarge! These exercises are sneaky - there’s actually a lot going on, but it feels like fun! That’s my favorite sort of practice - when you don’t even notice you’re working hard 🤙

Highly appreciated!

Great stuff as always Eric.... thanks for the lesson

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Yeah - this is another one of those simple enough ideas, but can change everything!

Another great lesson! Thanks again Eric!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure, man! Rock on 🤙

Awesome,Hugen!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ringo!

Great video as always! Appreciate the great content

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rodri!

Nice playing (tone and timefeel and more) and presentation! Thanks! Will check out more of your videos going forward (and back catalogue). All the best from a dude in Norway

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my Norwegian brother! My Grandfather was from Bergen, and I still have some cousins there :-)

I really like the sound of this Fender, the sound is amazing!

Ahhh. This is what you were showing me in our online lesson last week. And if I’m not mistaken, it’s also the magic behind Scuttle-buttin...

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Simple enough idea - but yields huge dividends!

Love it ! ❤

Thanks!

So helpful as always. You got a lesson on that groove matrix you talked about?

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Not officially! I did a patreon live thing about it. The idea is basically to keep track of your favorite tunes’ rhythm feels so you can apply them to your own progressions later. Like, if you had a riff you thought was kinda ok, but something was missing, you could try it Bo Diddley style, or Neil Young style.

Super useful lesson. This is a skill I've been wanting to get back to working on so you've given me some inspiration.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! It’s a great way to hear how the scales interact with their backgrounds - more fun than just running them up and down 🤙

@capitaldharma

4 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar Yeah and I love that you put a surf progression in there cuz that's my music!

Great as always

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

Awesome ideas mate and I learned some new cool chords. I try to play SRV and he does this type of thing, rhythm and lead at the same time sounds awesome

This is excellent, thank you.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure buddy!

Great idea!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! The whole chord plus fill thing is kinda my religion - it can turn any progression into a cool jam!

incredible lesson! Love the way you teach grooves. hit the like button folks more guitarists must see!

Great lesson and timing - was practising scales recently after a long break from guitar so this will add more fun to my practice! 😁

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Combining the scales with grooves really gets things cookin!

very impressive!.. your teaching and insight is grately appreciated!!!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Chords + Fills is such a fun way to play!

Excellent!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! This stuff is great for smoothing the transitions from rhythm to lead!

Great lesson 👍😃👏. Adding this to my practice routine. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

Great lesson Eric, thanks.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel! This one really helps put scales and chords in the same place!

Good Music, happy plants! Awesome lesson! Thanks for sharing Eric.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed! The grooves make the plants grow!

I discovered your tutorials recently, they are really great, I'm studying with a couple of them and I clearly feel the progress! Thank you!

Your vibe, your voice, your playing... Your videos are AWESOME!

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

You’ve made a lot of great videos, but this one might be my fave....ingeniously simplified

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Yeah, you know how much I believe in the chord plus fill practice method! Being specific about the octaves makes it a little easier, less variables.

I’m relatively new to your lessons, they are extremely useful. Thank you so much for these. I really like the styles that you utilize and was wondering what some of your specific favorite artists are.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Cool! Welcome to my chill and informative guitar hang zone! My tastes are pretty varied - When I was a kid, it was a lot of classic rock, 70s songwriters, motown and soul. Then when I was a teenager Grunge hit, so I got into that. Grunge led to indie and other weird darker stuff like Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and Leonard Cohen. Then I got super into Jazz and Country at the same time, went to music college, and as an act of protest against virtuosity, delved into obscure 60s psyche stuff like The Pretty Things, Love, & Captain Beyond. Basically, I listen to just about anything other than new metal - the guitars are just too dang low!

@SB-kc8cl

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for the detailed response!

@GabrielAlves-ty5oc

2 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar That's pretty cool, usually people in college always love the same old virtuosos guys. Your channel is very inspiring to me because i always (mistakenly) thought that learning music would turn me into a Steve Vai type of guy, which i personally dislike.

Oh, this is a sweet lesson

Hello from Casper Wyoming! This particular lesson has really brought me out a slump. Many thanks!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Wyoming is a gorgeous place! Have fun working on this one, John!

@johncarroll9595

4 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar I found the G7 C9 exercise especially tasty and have been having a blast putting different spins on it.

Great info my friend. I will certainly get to know this method.

Loved this. I will certainly practice this.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! You'll be surprised at how much it opens things up - really helps to smooth the transition between rhythm and lead :-)

Great lesson!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great lesson !!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan! This idea - chord +fill playing - is EVERYTHING to me!

Your lessons are absolutely brilliant Eric, thankyou

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I'm trying to do more and more of these quick-tip game changer vids. I love doing the longer arrangements and creative solos too, but I think stuff like this helps people most efficiently!

This is so inspirational, thanks~

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm happy to help!

Hi Eric, rhythm - always overlooked, but cool as Also I started wearing glasses around 6 weeks ago, so based on your comments I'm looking forward to a vast improvement in my playing ability. Cheers Karl

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Four eyes are better than two! Rock on Karl 🤙🤓

Mind blown!!!

This worked for me, thanks for doing it man!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

That’s great! You’ll notice that practicing this helps loosen everything up - the transition from rhythm to lead gets blurrier and blurrier!

I loved this lesson and I’m absolutely fascinated with where the original house builders put that light switch. I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s gotta be for an outlet right? Thank you, Eric! ✌️😌🎸

@EricHaugenGuitar

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah that room was a front porch at some point! Must've been for the exterior light.

Excellent idea/video. Thanks

This was so helpful thanks!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

I’m always happy to help another Eric out! Rock on, brotha 🤙

Great lesson and ideas. Thanks Eric!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure Mark! Sneaking little fills into chord grooves is the coolest!

Yep!!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

You know it, buddy 🍻

This is very helpful, thank you.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure, Scott! This sort of workout yields huuuuuge dividends in the rhythm to lead transitions 🤙

eric you killed it in only 21 sec.. you da man!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I try to be as efficient as possible here on KZread!

Great video! I love your axe too, is it a Jagstang? I will be playing this video over and over, a lot to absorb. Thanks!

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Almost! It’s my trusty 1966 fender mustang! I’ve had it since high school in the 90s - it’s basically my most prized possession. If my house was on fire, it’s the only thing I’d grab

This is so good. Making scales musical and groovy.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

so f'rad man!! love your style and this chords/scales mixing thing is just so fun to play and beautiful to hear! could we have a few more suggestions like these please ? some easier, some harder, to content everyone perhaps ? :))

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks jb! Don't worry - I've got quite a few more of these quick tip/actionable lessons in the works! Stuff about color chords, rhythms, creating parts, ear training and more!

@helloholahi

4 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar you're welcome! awesome, thank you, will keep my eye on it! =))

I think your lessons are very valuable. Wish they could be longer. Wish I could have proper music lessons with you! What I find utterly perplexing is... how do you choose which scales you want to utilize? I mean, when do you pick the blues scale and when do you pick, say, minor/major pentatonic, or a major/minor scale... It's all pretty confusing. I guess it's all because I don't have a solid foundation in music theory.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Good questions, Adam! Basically, Blues scale works well almost anywhere, but from personal experience I find it sounds good and funky combined with 7th chords. Minor chords and minor scale go together quite naturally, as do Major Key progressions and the pretty pretty major scale. I'd recommend looking into how chord progressions work inside keys. I've got a couple of vids about this on my old theory playlist: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJiexM6Cf5qoaLw.html

This is such a cool/great lesson!! Thanks brotha!

Awesome Awesome practice technique. I have been trying to develop a routine like this for about 6 months now. To lock in my lead and rhythm play. But you have saved me about a year of just stumbling around. in the dark Amazing thanks.

@EricHaugenGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Yeah - it's all about putting things in context! Scales by themselves are so boring - but combine them with a chord and a groove, then you've got everything you need!

@robertlamb2346

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I've been trying to work this kind of thing into my practice and playing having spent a lot of time with rhythm/chords and scales separately. Thanks!