If you haven't already, definitely check out www.zombieguitar.com/. It is a one-of-a-kind site dedicated to helping guitarists learn the fretboard inside and out!!
@themacocko6311
3 жыл бұрын
I know this sounds silly, but if possible, would you do a video on "playing around the root"? Could expand on why knowing root location is important. I can't seem to understand or get myself to "center" around the root and sometimes wonder if I even know what it means. PS. Thanks again for your work. I don't have the money to commit to a membership YET, but am interested in making a donation to the cause (so to speak). Is there a way to do that?
@codyyoung2613
Жыл бұрын
Ur an amazing teacher. I've been picking at trying to learn guitar for years. I really wish these types of videos were around when I was in high-school trying to pick up chick's with my over played and over practiced tabs
@dallanby
3 жыл бұрын
He's done it AGAIN! Ten mins of practising along to an a minor jam track and I've just linked up three patterns I didn't really know existed. I'm a member of his site. Highly recommended!
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!!
@a.g.4843
Жыл бұрын
Hm well that’s not that sensational
@MathHoonFBfromFAS
Жыл бұрын
@@a.g.4843 in general almost nothing is sensational in modern western music but the way of tutoring matters
@dburton7929
3 жыл бұрын
Learning all the pentatonic scale patterns did more for my playing, than anything else. The real pay off is when you understand that the caged system is also embedded in these shapes. Been playing for 30 years, and once I learned the pentatonic scale shapes, my playing and more importantly, my understanding went through the roof. Invest some time in learning these patterns, it will yield huge rewards. Save the kittens 🐱
@EmpireOfLightTV
3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend Brian’s Chord tone series. It’s the next step after pentatonics.
@dpatt6175
3 жыл бұрын
And the key to all of that is Octive Shapes. Learn the Octive Shapes and all the other Patterns fall into place
@wormcultist6637
3 жыл бұрын
Only teacher you'll ever hear tell the absolute truth. Very good patient guitar teacher respect. Open chords, bare chords, pentatonic scale patterns. This will get you going. Learn a song of your choice at your own pace (this will expose you to new techniques and then send you on another goal driven path) Modes, cage system your pretty much set. Again if your interested in shredding and tapping that's your goal driven path you will learn scales progressions and techniques specifically for that. Take your time pick your goals. Do it properly and actually KNOW it not just sort of know it.
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@bgeraldc
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve not found anyone who can get more info into your brain better! Best teacher on KZitem! Great work Brian!
@Sled007
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. After years of shuffling between KZitem teachers, I use most of my time with Brian now. His website is way better now too. It's endless with info and cost so little to join.
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sled007 thanks so much!! I'm very glad to hear it!!
@weshenry5481
3 жыл бұрын
I fully support this statement 💯
@katherinegable6102
2 жыл бұрын
Brian is a rock God !!!! 😎
@MustafaBaabad
Жыл бұрын
He explains it like engineer, with solid base and ability to communicate clearly. Very encouraging coach. Cheers from Indonesia.
@dougsensei
Жыл бұрын
This video allowed me to realise how bad the naming conventions are for the 5 patterns method and how "scale 5" and "scale 2" are actually the most important patterns to start with after learning the base pattern. Thanks Brian!
@steveadams5085
3 жыл бұрын
Brian, I really love this approach. As an engineer I know you're aware of systems thinking and use cases. You're explaining the use cases (playing solos, chord tone soloing, playing chords and modes) very well based on the use case of the player. This makes the guitar FAR more understandable. Understand the goal or use case before you start learning / playing is key. You've really developed a fantastic systems based approach to understanding the guitar. Fantastic! This has helped me reduce the complexity and confusion of the instrument.
@landonspringer9992
Жыл бұрын
Dude been watching your videos for about two weeks now. I've been playing for three years learning songs and solos just noodling around not exactly sure what I was doing in some of the songs. This has changed my playing and understanding of the guitar so much. Its so much simpler then people make it out to be with the music theory and "modes" much appricited !
@rlawrence71
3 жыл бұрын
This is how I learned starting back in 1991. I never have heard anyone teach it like this on You Tube. Beautiful improvising over the A Minor track.
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!! 😁
@neilrobinson7615
3 жыл бұрын
Top quality tutorial as standard on this channel. Learning the 5 pentatonic boxes was my big leap for sure. Courtesy of Brian.
@Sled007
3 жыл бұрын
For the love of God people, save the kittens. Listen to Brian. He knows what is right and knows how to teach it.
@Mistrals60
3 жыл бұрын
I was rolling. He delivered it in such a dry manner it was hysterical! #savethekittens
@michaelcraig9449
3 жыл бұрын
Save all the puppies too seriously!
@BeachLife99
3 жыл бұрын
I just got to this part of the video. LOL 😂
@nialld2638
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best channels out there. I need to set solid goals and stick to them I’m playing a long time but need to get a proper structure of practice in place and set clear goals. Thanks Brian
@robertisley798
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Brian. Obviously a person who has painstakingly committed to honing a musical skill, and is generously giving your hard earned knowledge to others. Appreciate your passion for the music, and for mentoring the rest of us. How refreshing. How inspiring. Good on you! P.S. save the kittens! LOL!
@brettmidd2250
3 жыл бұрын
3:14 that’s me right there. Great lesson as usual Brian, thanks 👍🏼
@metal1mark73
2 жыл бұрын
Your a Genius Brian Kelly!!! This video is awesome!!!
@metal1mark73
2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently taking lessons as a beginner and learning the 5 minor pentatonic scale patterns in A minor, and my friend also a beginner with a different instructor is learning the modes first. Is his instructor wrong?
@mayordhanak5346
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best lessons on this channel Brian. Not just your kittens but saves other animals too!
@Briaalys
3 жыл бұрын
Brian, thanks for spreading "the joy of the guitar" to so many of us. Nice work, sir.
@robinanderson1115
3 жыл бұрын
Explained so simply . ALWAYS points the students in the right direction. My favorite TEACHER.
@장덕원-m6h
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more .. !!
@JCFern
2 жыл бұрын
This lesson is gold! While I can play the all the pentatonic and diatonic scales across the entire span of the fretboard, this video still gives me plenty of insight of how to restructure my practice regimen to target specific goals to further improve my fretboard awareness. Lately I’ve been really focusing on noodling and try to continually shift through the various positions while keeping track of the root. Again, amazing lesson Brian!
@Will-sh8kl
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best teachers on YT. Thanks dude!
@alrightinsocal7976
3 жыл бұрын
Always good stuff, Brian. You've continually helped me up my skill level with concise lessons, and an always calm, relatable demeanor.
@ktony555
3 жыл бұрын
This is so True not only in music but to everything in life. Most teachers will keep the Path out of our sight because this way they can teach us forever. Conflict of interest is everywhere! Thank you Brian, you are so much appreciated and I was so lucky to find you in the woods of youtube. Thousands of "teachers" are out there but you are the Real deal.
@MrHarley950
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes. That's a much better way of explaining it. I've heard lots of teachers say to count 3 frets back from the minor but your way is much more intuitive. Thanks a bunch Brian.
@carl_anderson9315
2 жыл бұрын
One of the few teachers who really understands that the core foundation of rock guitar is blues and that is absolutely inescapable. If you want to play rock like a pro you need to be able to handle the pentatonic first, that’s more important that your guitar or your amp brand, more than attempting to play complex modes, tapping and all the fancy things. Start with the basic blues pattern and build from there.
@mr.mcloremcclure2522
3 жыл бұрын
I've been playing the same dead end riffs for 20 years. I'm stuck. And I know I can better. This dude had helped me tons.
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@isseyrox
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing lesson, thanks!
@jordantaylor1988
3 жыл бұрын
Man! I really wish this was around when I started playing, 30 years ago. Thanks Brian!
@odiido8722
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this approach is so clear. With this I’ve progressed faster in 2 weeks than I have in 4+ years.
@zombieguitar
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to hear it 😁😁
@The73275
3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, insightful, well explained, well taught
@rich5354
3 жыл бұрын
This needed to be said. Hopefully it will stop people going off on a tangent. The easiest explanation of modes I ever heard. Great content as always Brian 👍
@imitatefirst
Жыл бұрын
I just watched this video again, another time, and I believe I understand it very well, thanks to you, Brian!
@boomersdelightvv7201
10 ай бұрын
Brian Really appreciate sharing your knowledge and skills with us.
@matthewlevering5639
3 жыл бұрын
Subscribe to this guy. I've been playing for 23 years and home boy is dropping straight facts. If you want to git gud, follow this guy. This is the quality insightful I wish I had in 02. Best teaching channel on KZitem.
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Much appreciated 🤘
@jeffearle1687
Ай бұрын
The door has been opened wider again! Thanks BK!
@apod_det
6 ай бұрын
wow, 2nd day in a row making it more clear. Thanks again, you got a new sub.
@Collartie
Жыл бұрын
LOL. "a small cat dies when you answer, 'learn your modes'." i love it. best instructor on the interwebs is right here. learned so much in a few weeks devouring Zombie guitar lessons. That being said, the last 5 minutes finally got me to understand the MODES, bro!!! yeeeah!!
@zombieguitar
Жыл бұрын
Haha much appreciated! Thank you 😀
@Collartie
Жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar when you summed it up and said, 'i'm in A major and I focus on the A note, it sounds major/ionian....and when I focus on the B note using all the same notes of A major, I get a Dorian sound.....C# focus with the notes of A major, is Phrygian... That is the tip that no other guitar teachers ever point out when talking modes. Maybe some do, and I didn't catch it, but you made it make sense.
@gappleton8255
Жыл бұрын
I'm 66 and a self taught player so I've discovered a lot of this stuff on my own. But I really like the way you present your lessons with the graphics, the simplicities and the cross referencing that you do. I'll be using your videos to see what I've missed and to fill in a few gaps. Add one subscriber!
@zombieguitar
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Thank you 😃
@jonathancreedmusic
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best instructional video I have ever seen in my 7 years of playing guitar!
@JimFothergill
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I’m a teacher in publics school! Your a master teacher! !!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
@RobKL2008
3 жыл бұрын
You seem to have placed this video lesson on May 13th 2021. Which happened to be my 70th birthday. I could not have gotten a nicer present. Many thank Brian. Amazing lesson.
@blackie5566
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian, you are a great teacher - every serious guitar player should buy your courses - they are the best!!!
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I'm very glad to hear that you like the site!! 😁
@joeljudebdiola9002
2 жыл бұрын
you're one awesome guitar teacher sir...
@Weadababytsaboy
3 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT!!! I literally just asked this question on the Zombie Guitar Facebook group, which you should totally join if you haven't. I think this is the most personable of Brian's video's so far. I think he even started to smile once!! HAHAHA #savethekittens
@somsamayvisoonalat7572
3 жыл бұрын
very, very well, and excellent layout put note connect them together.Big thank you
@tiswas
3 жыл бұрын
Brian, you relate the information so very well! This lesson provided me with a few light bulb moments! Thank you very much
@thiagoandes2951
Жыл бұрын
Follow up.I had learned the 5 positions, the diatonic scales, upper lower extensions, blues scale, and as I play along im discovering notes by ear and connecting different patterns in different directions In 8 weeks since I started your lesson. I was just playing chords before now I can play solos. I play and practice everyday now and learn along the way.. Thank you very much Brian.❤❤❤
@zombieguitar
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Glad to hear it. Thanks for checking out my vids 😁🎸
@thiagoandes2951
Жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar You are very welcome Brian.
@jakequeddeng2084
3 жыл бұрын
This answers all the questions of struggling beginner guitarist in his journey to guitar soloing. Thank you!
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!!
@chriscurtis8344
10 ай бұрын
Brian Kelly in this video while you were soloing to show us how each system actually works I heard how this focused approach can help a guitarist play any style or genre of music they wanted to play or write.
@zombieguitar
10 ай бұрын
Yup that's exactly the point! Thanks for checking out the vid 🎸
@shoots007
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that was really helpful!! much appreciated!
@johnberry4890
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work!
@pataleno
2 жыл бұрын
Incredible lesson. I now have a path and i'm gonna stick to it.
@mike-rh2dz
3 жыл бұрын
ok how many of you out there like me have loads of youtube lessons from different teachers that you have saved meaning to watch one day but you are never going to do it brian hands down has the best approach , the best web site by far he knows exactly what we are trying to find and he delivers the answers time to delete 60 saved videos from other sites i'm home thanks for all the work you put into these lessons brian
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@clnorris82
2 жыл бұрын
I have spent years studying guitar and trying to improve. Brian is the best teacher I have found which makes it all perfectly clear for me. It is why I have purchased lifetime access on his site, joined his FB group, and subscribe to his channel. I improved more in the first 72 hours with his lessons than I have in years of searching. Wish I had this when I was a teenager trying to figure all this out. His way of explaining concepts resonates perfectly with me. So thankful I found his channel. BTW if you want to get good at Barre Chords fast, his Newbie guitar lesson plan that features the Mighty Mighty Bosstones song "The Impression That I Get" will get you there ASAP.
@zombieguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris! I really appreciate that 😀
@barbaduzas
3 жыл бұрын
Brian Kelly is the best guitar teaching channel on KZitem. Majority of the teachers, they give fish to the viewers, a small amount of good stuff that works for that time and that is pretty much it. What Brian does, it gives you a tool to catch fish yourself. It might be more difficult at times, but in the long run, the amount of knowledge you get is unbearable. I was about to quit guitar but I saw your video about learning songs by ear, which I cannot do myself yet(cause my pentatonic scale improvising sounds weird and I cannot find that perfect key), but knowing what path I need to take to achieve that (like the idea of this video) is giving me a hope that I will do that in upcoming weeks or so. Then I checked his other videos, and learned more great stuff, like formulas for any type of chord, its pure gold guys. If I would have a better salary, I would definetely join the zombieguitar. Hopefully I will be able to do that in the short future. Overall, life changing youtube channel. I dont think I can say anything like that about any other channel on youtube. Huge respect and best wishes!
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the words Tomas!
@stevelarsen4526
3 жыл бұрын
Thx Brian. Always good stuff!👍😊🎸
@wagonet
2 ай бұрын
Great lesson 👏😊
@bernicekemp953
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kelly for another great video. You are most definitely a beginner guitarist's guide!!!
Brian, You continue to be such an inspiration. On top of everything you are so prolific. I wish that I had half as much of your energy in how much work you are able to get done. Thank you so much for all that you do for so many people 😎
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!! I'm just glad to hear that people are benefitting from these vids. That keeps me going!! 😀
@johnryan8645
2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to add one thing to this lesson, focus on the UPCOMING chord. Land on the target note on beat one of the chord. Count in like & 2 & 3 & 4 & ONE! This is the how to “focus” on the current chord! The noodling should lead the listener to the next chord, it tells the “story” of the song. Land on F on the downbeat of the F chord. Then noodle using some emphasis on F A C. And then target A for the upcoming chord change. And you can even use a chromatic approach. This will create the “flow” of the tune at hand instead of just reacting to it.
@zombieguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Well said 😁
@davidbaker6336
3 жыл бұрын
I learned more in this 30 min video than 3 years of music theory in public school. You rock BK
@toddetter2207
4 ай бұрын
Great video. I now practice leads with pentatonic positions chart and triads chart for arpeggios over chords and circle of fifths chart for the backing track loop. The goal is to move beyond playing what sounds cool without knowing why and build on everything as I learn it.
@zombieguitar
4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the vid. Thanks for checking it out! 😀
@digitaldeltablues
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos man!!!
@russell8295
2 жыл бұрын
You are an excellent teacher. Thank you man! This is exactly what I've been searching for.
@shawnkhan2901
3 жыл бұрын
Killer video! This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks Brian!
@comree11
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content. I just started but i love music theory
@WhoCares_Official
3 жыл бұрын
You are a practical legend! You are one of the inspirations for me to start a band!
@timleem3609
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Looking forward to the next one. I like your straight forward approach. No fluff. Thanks.
@SST079
2 жыл бұрын
Now I get it 😀thank you so much 🙏
@ioannisbaltatzis8152
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
@leimaniax
3 жыл бұрын
Great overview and detail, Brian. Excellent. Unpacks so much good stuff! Thank you.
@humansnotai4912
2 жыл бұрын
Great work Brian. I know that this isn't for this video, but : Am is the relative minor of C major. If you look at the diagram 6:14 you can see the CAGED chords for C major and the CAGED chords for A minor buried in the pentatonic scale. Namaste x
@zombieguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Yessir 😁
@cohen.j
3 жыл бұрын
Been watching your videos for years and this is an epic overview. Thanks a lot, best online guitar teacher by far!
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cohen! 😁
@MrFender110
3 жыл бұрын
Brian tank you you are the best
@배로러
3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say Brian, thank you so much, I always though getting good at guitar was something impossible. But thank you for giving us the path towards that and simplifying it. Always thought music was something hard until I started watching your vids. U deserve more subs
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the words!! Glad to hear these vids are helping for ya 😁
@barbaduzas
3 жыл бұрын
That example with kittens was hilarious xD Brian, you should try stand up comedy as your side job for sure xD And as always - great lesson!
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Save this guy ---> 😺
@rhllnm
3 жыл бұрын
I like this idea. Start with two very useful scales, so you don't get bored. Add notes to expand.
@leader6303
3 жыл бұрын
nailed it
@timalan1000
3 жыл бұрын
Great insight...
@noodle845
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Ive been playing 7 years and still suck, but learning the scale boxes as well as learning the scale along one string suddenly makes the whole fretboard open up. So rather than playing my really shit licks down one end, I can now do those sum bitches everywhere... yesss 😀
@TerryTinsel
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are incredible, thank you!
@RobKL2008
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian I did place this video on my twitter and facebook account for it to be the best most comprehensive lesson ever Pent and Diatonic scales. (Actually all of your lessons are a joy to listen to and to work on. God bless you.
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Rob! Much appreciated!! 😀
@TimHoustonSB
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bran, you’re always great!🎸🤙
@bart5559
3 жыл бұрын
Brian you don't need a katana 50 to be a Boss! Thanks you for this video
@RANDOG1951
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the laugh. You're in my top 6 guitar teachers group. The more I study the more I'm understanding what your teaching. Thanks again Sir.
@류하채널-q6c
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your teaching guitar master. I am your student learned 'Hotel california' from you.
@robertcowden1940
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Kitten lover!
@philjames1019
3 жыл бұрын
Bravo Brian .... this was a fantastic consolodation of the prime topics involved when learning the guitar. You explained their format and importance perfectly .... and gave awesome additional advice with regard to current practice methods ... well done!! Have you been given a date for the kittens funeral yet?
@zombieguitar
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@gregcollins1765
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, really like you tutorials. Looking forward to progressing my guitar playing and knowledge. Thanks Greg
@carloscorreia1721
3 жыл бұрын
The Best as allways!!!!
@bradsims5116
Жыл бұрын
Cool video, brian. I like to use the A minor scale and build a scale built on triads . DFACE for example. Playing that kinda thing on one string. Really helped me. It"s my modal concept too. Circle of fifths/ tonnetz inspired.
@tonytechquuo
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian fantastic explanation
@benjammin3797
3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson!
@NaziHampster
Жыл бұрын
Wonderfull. Brilliant explanation and a bonus of saving kittens. What's not to like. I will title my first song `Kellys kitten`.
@zombieguitar
Жыл бұрын
,🤣🤣🤣
@JayRedding12_12
3 жыл бұрын
Know your goal, know your path; If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
@addisj
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@mikejna
2 жыл бұрын
I'm down with saving those kittens! Awesome tutorial. I wish someone had told me about the kittens a long time ago.
@zombieguitar
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@NewPowerArt
3 жыл бұрын
Great performance. Like 89
@ericwarrington6650
2 жыл бұрын
Dude the kitten comment caught me off guard 🤣..I'm the crazy cat guy...lol..I have 5...they rule my house...and yes cats love guitar amps...lol..I'm excited to join your website and actually learn this the correct way..see u alot moving forward..ty for the work man...
@zombieguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Eric! 🤣🤣
@ericwarrington6650
2 жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar welcome man..I've wasted alot of energy sifting through the world of guitar online..the job you have done clarifying theory among other things is remarkable...I'm so glad I found u man...I'm working on the roadmap video today w my strat...ty again and I'll be following you brother
@ericwarrington6650
2 жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar as a sidenote I do own more guitars than cats so at least there's that ...lol... intermediate player diving back in after 13 years away from playing...long story..long road..I'm 10 months back in full bore...I play hours most days..5 main guitars ..prs custom 24 se in charcoal burst... Fender player strat in limited candy red burst... Gibson Les Paul studio in wine red... Gibson SG standard in Angus ebony...and epiphone es 339...love them all..amps... fender bassbreaker 15 for my tube tones... katana mk2 50 for more modern feel...TONS of gear and pedals to allow limitless sonic landscape that I've only scratched the surface of...lol..ty for ur time bro..best wishes to you and your family
@zombieguitar
2 жыл бұрын
@@ericwarrington6650 awesome! I'm really glad to hear that this channel has been helping for ya!! Nice guitar collection you've got there too. I'm itching for another one myself!! 😁
@ericwarrington6650
2 жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar I forgot to mention my epi Les Paul special 2...mod project I picked up on marketplace dirt cheap but have yet to dive into...what I'm itching for lately is a p90 guitar..lol.. looking hard at the epi tv yellow special p90... epiphone has really come into their own w build quality again...my 339 played beautifully..thank you Brian.. looking forward to this chapter of my journey..ty for the responses..mad respect for that
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