The Scales and Arpeggios to Use in the Blues and How to Practice Them

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Welcome to this weeks lesson! Let's dive into some basic tools we need to start building a Blues vocabulary.
Many of the notes used in the Blues fall within the major and minor pentatonic scales. As I demonstrate, we can make great sounding solos with that alone but, if we want to dive deeper into outlining each chord change, we need to know our arpeggios.
I'll show you exactly how I go about practicing these scales and arpeggios by grouping them together in 5 different positions. These scales and arpeggios provide us with a blueprint for many of the notes we can use to be expressive over the Blues and, by mapping them out all over the fretboard, we can play start to play with freedom!
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  • @Andrew_M_Ward
    @Andrew_M_Ward2 жыл бұрын

    I love how Jack says, in short: Copy the great players... which is of course sage advice: But start by copying jack first... because he's done the work and you can just park your car right here and fill your tank with premium licks and runs - as tasteful and stylish as the best of all times / subscribe and start breaking his stuff down today, I've gotten better in less than a month just by literally stealing his runs - its PURE GOLD people... this has been a lifesaver for me and I've been playing for almost 40 years

  • @dirkgibbens377

    @dirkgibbens377

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, I just came across him today and instantly subscribed and hit the bell. Been playing 44 years and its plain to see how much and how fast I can learn from this guy!

  • @44goomba

    @44goomba

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said Andrew!

  • @theartfuldodger935

    @theartfuldodger935

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jack Ruch and B.B. King. These two will take you a long way.

  • @ryanreeves8931

    @ryanreeves8931

    Жыл бұрын

    You put a big smile on my face w the park your car line. That’s was as good as Jacks phrasing.

  • @stevebuffington6534

    @stevebuffington6534

    Жыл бұрын

    Nailed it, this guy makes me feel like a kid again and I’m 70!

  • @jtd3421
    @jtd34213 жыл бұрын

    The more I watch Jack, the more I realize the man is an encyclopedia of music theory. Going through those shapes and scales like that with no mistakes, no pauses, and no cuts of the camera is pretty amazing. The Lord gave you a gift my friend!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John!

  • @koho

    @koho

    3 жыл бұрын

    More likely, he worked his butt of to master it all.

  • @Andrew_M_Ward

    @Andrew_M_Ward

    2 жыл бұрын

    This ^ a hundred times THIS !

  • @Jake66564
    @Jake66564 Жыл бұрын

    This is the first lesson in a long time that I kept coming back to practice until it felt solid. So easy to look for knowledge anywhere else instead of deepening what's already there!

  • @8MinuteAxe
    @8MinuteAxe3 жыл бұрын

    I can't get enough of your playing. Beautiful phrasing, clever lines, and you let every solo breathe. Thanks so much for another brilliant video. -Mark

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark! I appreciate it

  • @mattsmusicacademy5189

    @mattsmusicacademy5189

    2 жыл бұрын

    Guy is a tone pappy man...

  • @Dcba964
    @Dcba9643 жыл бұрын

    Please Jack, more of this kind of effective lessons...🙏❤❤❤

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Thank you

  • @Mr512austintexas
    @Mr512austintexas3 ай бұрын

    What an excellent lesson. I'm 72, and I've been playing acoustic guitar my whole life. I just recently bought an Epiphone Dot and a little Fender Vibro-Champ amp. I am having a blast, thanks to these great Jack Ruch tutorials. Thank you, Jack!

  • @harrydehnhardt5092

    @harrydehnhardt5092

    3 ай бұрын

    68, Epiphone Dot and having a blast too. 🙂 Greetings from Germany

  • @Max.rd87
    @Max.rd8719 сағат бұрын

    Hola Jack! Saludos desde Argentina. Sos un gran guitarrista y excelente docente. Abrazo grande.

  • @stevebuffington6534
    @stevebuffington6534 Жыл бұрын

    JACK! Watching and listening to the first 56 seconds of this video reminds me of the the first time I heard Robben Ford or Mike Bloomfield, even Clapton with the Bluesbreakers! Except that you present it without going over the top with show off speed, playing so classy with that extra touch of jazzy knowledge that makes the simplest riffs come alive with newness, it kills me! Playing 56 years now I’m 70 years old and Robben’s teaching course I took was complicated when it didn’t need to be, like he was showing off during his “lessons” I came away feeling like I learned nothing. Flat. More knowledgeable but uninspired. Your touch, sound, FEEL, and “outside the box” knowledge just kills me, like the first time I heard you. Makes this old man feel the way I felt the first time I heard Bloomfield, etc. like a kid again- excited! Thank You Again!! - SJB

  • @groundleaf865
    @groundleaf8653 жыл бұрын

    Jack’s voice is smooth as his playing.

  • @frankenzerillo8723
    @frankenzerillo87232 жыл бұрын

    Jack, great lesson thank you. In the middle of your Truefire Course and loving it. Many thanks.

  • @2manyguitars
    @2manyguitars3 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite guitarists.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alward5678
    @alward56782 жыл бұрын

    I already love your playing and lessons. I have been playing professionally for years but you can Always learn something new. Thank you Sir..

  • @hargoniyamaki5168
    @hargoniyamaki5168 Жыл бұрын

    The most helpful, thorough and well-explained guitar video I have ever found. My worst student could comprehend this.

  • @ClintTucker
    @ClintTucker Жыл бұрын

    Great lesson Jack! Super helpful to show the same 3 chords ( scales and arpeggios) in all those different positions so a student my find one they might not be familiar with and can use that for strengthening their ability to improvise more freely. Have a blessed day! Keep up the killer work!

  • @DeHobbyBarista
    @DeHobbyBarista Жыл бұрын

    Jack, you're a hero man. The way you play is so nuanced and beautiful, but also the way you explain things is very clear and practical. Thanks a lot!

  • @15romeo28
    @15romeo283 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been teaching myself for about 2 years and this is the most fluent and descriptive video I’ve seen on the subject, thanks Jack!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great man! Thank you

  • @colej3360
    @colej3360 Жыл бұрын

    I've loosely known these 'layers' of scales and arpeggios for a little while but struggled to incorporate them into a coherent exercise. Seeing a full demonstration of this in each position of the neck is just what I need to consolidate that information. Thank you very much. I know this one will bear results.

  • @petereiseman-investor
    @petereiseman-investor Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Jack. I really appreciate you sharing all of this. I’ve learned more since I discovered you than I have in the last 10 years!

  • @picknngrinn
    @picknngrinn Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant lesson! Thank you Jack! So clearly explained. This is really something to sink my teeth into.

  • @victorb656
    @victorb65610 ай бұрын

    Incredibly useful. I’ve been looking for a comprehensive approach to straight up practicing/exercising and this is perfect. Thank you!

  • @ricklanders
    @ricklanders Жыл бұрын

    This video is gold, and very well-presented, thank you!

  • @timharding7381
    @timharding73813 жыл бұрын

    Been playing a while and though I use all of these, the practice of them in the way you describe is gold. Thanks from way down in New Zealand. Love your relaxed groove and feel. I’m a big fan and so glad I found you. 🙏🏼

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tim!

  • @sc90s
    @sc90s7 ай бұрын

    Thank you Jack for a solid lesson. I’ll be referring to this frequently. So kind of you to share your knowledge and passion.

  • @dipanka
    @dipanka11 ай бұрын

    Cannot believe this kind of instruction is available for free! And I cannot thank you enough for the clarity, the economy of words and your generosity.

  • @alanpal313
    @alanpal3133 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jack. That was a Master Class of knowledge and practice material delivered succinctly in just 8:24. I am making a vow to myself to take advantage of this treasure trove of guitar gold and dive into this wealth of info in the coming days. Thanks again.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear! Thanks Alan

  • @dougshankle7946
    @dougshankle7946 Жыл бұрын

    Jack, that is stellar playing. Every single note means something. Love your feel!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doug!

  • @barryblack5562
    @barryblack55623 жыл бұрын

    Crazy fingerings you use I've seen a lot of guys do this but not playing the intricate lines you come up with. Your a great combo of blues and jazz sensibilities. Love your playing

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Barry!

  • @iantaylor827
    @iantaylor8272 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson material. And your Patreon site is outstanding, Jack. Thanks

  • @duyle8921
    @duyle89212 жыл бұрын

    This was a great lesson, Jack. Hugely helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @rodney4266
    @rodney42662 жыл бұрын

    May God bless u! Usefull for sure thanks again I love and need these ideas!

  • @rwlane
    @rwlane2 жыл бұрын

    You right hand is a thing of beauty, Jack. Relaxed and moving around getting different sounds and textures wherever you go. Awesome, man.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @bluzzjazz
    @bluzzjazz3 ай бұрын

    What a sweet woody tone that is coming from that guitar and amp set up. Very nice playing as well.

  • @williamwalsh6282
    @williamwalsh6282 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tips

  • @danielyork7916
    @danielyork79163 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding Jack!!!!! Keep them coming. I look forward to more videos like this from you. Thank you!!!!!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @nadavbenshlomo4845
    @nadavbenshlomo4845 Жыл бұрын

    Love your approach

  • @fernandomancilla947
    @fernandomancilla9472 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking you time and share this with us

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!!

  • @Hhenriette
    @Hhenriette2 ай бұрын

    beautiful solo. great lesson. brilliant video.

  • @jacquesmarais1475
    @jacquesmarais1475 Жыл бұрын

    love it ,awesome!! thank u !!

  • @sosebee2
    @sosebee2 Жыл бұрын

    Jack your phrasing is so good and your instruction is right on. I am now a patron. Thanks!

  • @ernieb3626
    @ernieb3626 Жыл бұрын

    so helpful! I need help with how to practice this and this is huge. Thanks Jack.

  • @paulvanheuklom6439
    @paulvanheuklom64393 жыл бұрын

    Clearest explanation/demonstration ... ever!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul!!

  • @shellymcgough7747
    @shellymcgough77472 жыл бұрын

    Bravo!

  • @andresaraguz7664
    @andresaraguz7664 Жыл бұрын

    thank you Mr Jack Ruch

  • @jwegreyhounds
    @jwegreyhounds9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jack, yes very helpful in seeing and making the scales and arpeggios Jim

  • @GradyElla
    @GradyElla3 жыл бұрын

    So THAT"S where Robben gets his starting points! Done looking at KZread videos for the day, headed back to the 335. What a totally cool way to break this down Jack. BIG Thank You.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert!

  • @dpatt6175
    @dpatt61752 жыл бұрын

    Wow best lessons on KZread

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @roberttaylor6981
    @roberttaylor69813 жыл бұрын

    Another outstanding lesson. You always help me to expand my playing. Thank you.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad to hear that Robert! Thanks for watching

  • @billyjoel72
    @billyjoel72 Жыл бұрын

    Super tasty playing, and great explanations. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sharkey247
    @sharkey2479 ай бұрын

    Definitely most helpful!

  • @haikel527
    @haikel5272 жыл бұрын

    I love your lessons Thx

  • @evertonjohn9271
    @evertonjohn92712 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much ! Can’t get enough of your channel your a great teacher and an incredible player John in Chelsea UK thanks again !!!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @guitar53jmg
    @guitar53jmg Жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @andrewwright6893
    @andrewwright68932 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb playing. Great lesson cheers

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @dennie_toure
    @dennie_toure3 жыл бұрын

    Infinitly useful stuff. Really appreciate videos like this!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dennie!

  • @guitarigmusik197
    @guitarigmusik197 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This is really golden !!!

  • @victorlunaguitar
    @victorlunaguitar2 жыл бұрын

    I'm really digging your videos man, you're an amazing teacher.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that! Thanks Victor

  • @deanclark8393
    @deanclark83933 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video jack! You are a great player, definitely more of these please! 🙏

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dean!

  • @Corey_G
    @Corey_G Жыл бұрын

    ❤ - Tremendous wealth of information for Dominant Blues, Thank You….. very easy connection of the pentatonics and arpeggios for the various positions. Format was perfect… 1) Example Solo / Transcribed 2) Chords in backing 3) Scales Used 4) Target Chord Tones / Arpeggios 5) Connecting each fretboard Position. LOVED IT!!! ❤ *** Could You please consider doing this for a Minor Blues in G.

  • @Nappi1996
    @Nappi19962 жыл бұрын

    Man, I love your playing, your tone and your lessons!! Great stuff. And I love the Mockingbird 😍

  • @jberkley17
    @jberkley17 Жыл бұрын

    very helpful Jack...thanks!

  • @largeeng
    @largeeng Жыл бұрын

    A short and sweet video but the info will take me an age to get under my fingers. Thanks for putting it out so concisely and in a way that is plain to understand. Now, I need to practice, practice, practice!!

  • @stephenhanlin2388
    @stephenhanlin23883 жыл бұрын

    New fan & subscriber. You are one of the most genuine players ive heard. You don’t waste a note. Great lesson! So kind of you to include tabs, thank you Jack!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub!

  • @stephenhanlin2388

    @stephenhanlin2388

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JackRuch no problem brother! Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos

  • @JT-yq5fh
    @JT-yq5fh2 жыл бұрын

    That was a great lesson bro! I've been trying to find videos like this! So thank you!!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @PeterKertesz2013
    @PeterKertesz2013 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jack, this is super valuable!

  • @davidneath8194
    @davidneath81942 жыл бұрын

    As always , jaw dropping goodness!

  • @kevinallman6700
    @kevinallman67002 жыл бұрын

    Had to take the time to thank you for giving back the talent you hold. Discovered you thru Michael Parmisano,Brett papa and Guthrie trapp. After a huge life change once again music saved my life as it did 30years ago when shuggie Otis changed my path from a suicide attempt to deep,deep connection. Sitting down and soaking the teaching is as powerful. I am grateful you replied to a comment I posted and I am so excited to learn more .sorry for this novel!! Blessings and love to you and family x

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin! I appreciate it. Long live Shuggie Otis!

  • @explosivefitnessuk
    @explosivefitnessuk Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jack. Very helpful.

  • @marlonbgbg4611
    @marlonbgbg46113 жыл бұрын

    Jack greetings from the UK brother. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! The tab on the screen really helps. Keep well and I hope you grow your channel.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @soulsofjoymusic7514
    @soulsofjoymusic75142 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @bluenote335
    @bluenote3353 жыл бұрын

    Even your practice scales swing. You're a true fucking master, sir.

  • @Theylieohio
    @Theylieohio Жыл бұрын

    You are the Great Player Jack!!

  • @jekru66
    @jekru662 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and clear explanation. I will work on it immediately. Great player by the way.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @massimos6863
    @massimos68633 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome playing beautiful

  • @zsoltdubravcsik2750
    @zsoltdubravcsik27503 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring lesson again. Thank you. I’m looking forward to your TrueFire course as well.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I can't wait for it to be out!

  • @CharfishDesign
    @CharfishDesign3 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson, brother. Looking forward to your True Fire course as well. Big congrats on that!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!!

  • @jessejamesburnitt
    @jessejamesburnitt2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great lesson! Thanks!!!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @thomasmartinscott
    @thomasmartinscott Жыл бұрын

    Your knowledge and ability of this has been a (needed) gentle rebuke. I have been playing Professionally since 1966, but I realize how that got in my way. "Well, I'm already making my living doing what I love, and on a fairly large scale, so I don't need to work on all of that." (Opened for the Allman Bros. in '69, and Ricky Nelson in '71). That was FOOLISH thinking. I share this now, for any of your students who may fall into that self defeating nonsense. I let YEARS go by where I basically played the same thing every night and spent NO time at all learning anything beyond what I knew. DON'T DO THAT! I watch your fluidity and your immediate knowledge of WHAT you're playing, and I kick myself in the butt! That being said, I want to thank you for posting such a valuable lesson, and encourage your students to LEARN IT... ALL OF IT! God Bless You!

  • @JackTheSkunk
    @JackTheSkunk Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! So refreshing to hear a player choosing all the right notes instead of fuzzed out mindless noodling. Must have listened to Larry Carlton and Robben Ford a time or two. As a brand new subscriber I have to say I sure am glad I stumbled across this channel.

  • @WoodyLockwood_Vlogs
    @WoodyLockwood_Vlogs2 жыл бұрын

    You are one of my favorite guitarists by far... Keep them coming...

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @chrisburzenski2317
    @chrisburzenski23172 жыл бұрын

    Jack, thank you for your videos and thank you for helping me to improve as a player!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @davidradlin5955
    @davidradlin5955 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @weps2097
    @weps20973 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson, very logical progression which I personally need. Thank you very much.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @VipulChagotra
    @VipulChagotra3 жыл бұрын

    your videos inspire me to pickup my guitar, Jack. Thank you so much🙏🙏🙏

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that! Thanks

  • @maksymilian4057
    @maksymilian40573 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson! Thak you !

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @bluebearpromotions
    @bluebearpromotions3 жыл бұрын

    This is great stuff! Awesome teaching by a killer player!!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @joelandrew84
    @joelandrew84 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder what it's like to play perfectly. This dude every time.

  • @miguelsassot7921
    @miguelsassot79212 жыл бұрын

    A pleasure to watch and hear, now…let’s practice!

  • @craigwatson4460
    @craigwatson44603 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson, thank you so much!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @2good2betrue3
    @2good2betrue33 жыл бұрын

    Some very tasty blues scales and great lesson!👍 glad I've stumbled upon your channel Jack, subscribed!🙂

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @capoonthe4th598
    @capoonthe4th5983 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jack, great lesson , going to keep me busy for a while

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks man

  • @eddiearnold768
    @eddiearnold76811 ай бұрын

    I love your playing

  • @mgforum
    @mgforum Жыл бұрын

    Nice work 😊❤

  • @pedroferrer4770
    @pedroferrer47703 жыл бұрын

    terrific lesson,i like very much,thanks Jack

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @brandonvaughan4236
    @brandonvaughan42362 ай бұрын

    Jeez... This is gold. Subbed!

  • @rabbirelax
    @rabbirelax3 жыл бұрын

    Such great playing!

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @arjenland4374
    @arjenland43743 жыл бұрын

    Delicious Geruch.... to your playing

  • @ruechel
    @ruechel Жыл бұрын

    what a killer blues player (and player, PERIOD) you are. Thank you.

  • @paulcooper5748
    @paulcooper57483 жыл бұрын

    Thats some awesome playing love it.👏👍👌

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul!

  • @eduardoprieto5267
    @eduardoprieto52672 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mr. God bless n rock on.

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eduardo!

  • @LeeGesmer
    @LeeGesmer3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jack, long time fan. I was watching your youtube videos when you were living Japan (?) 10+ years ago - Hendrix, Clapton .... still have those video on my computer

  • @JackRuch

    @JackRuch

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! thank you Lee

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