Playing the changes on a blues: my soloing secrets revealed

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • For me, one of the most important parts of blues soloing is the ability to outline the chord changes, particularly during the last four bars of the 12 bar cycle. In this video I show you how I approach doing this. There's a bit of theory, a discussion of phrasing and note choice, and plenty of tasty licks.
    Tab for all the examples covered in the video and the backing track can be found on my Patreon (pay what you like): / anyonecanplayguitar
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    00:00 Hi
    01:18 I play some blues
    02:13 Understanding blues chord changes
    06:08 Example 1
    10:00 Example 2
    13:19 Example 3
    15:51 Example 4
    18:42 Example 5
    22:21 Gear used in this video
    23:39 Bye
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Komentáře • 110

  • @jeffreykahn5451
    @jeffreykahn5451 Před rokem +20

    Very clear explanations helping to understand the principles of soloing over chord changes. You are one of my favourite teachers and I appreciate the time and effort you spend helping us improve. Thank you so much.

  • @textsmsmaster9884
    @textsmsmaster9884 Před 2 lety +9

    This awesome lesson reveals much more than just the 4 bar turn around with tasty licks, theory and tricks, etc., as many of the viewing players will notice is the use of the "C" shape rather than the standard "A" shape commonly used in basic jam sessions .. very interesting too .. Adrian always places gems for self discovery .. the focus on variations using roots, 3rds, maj/min, pentatonic with mixolydian adding chromatics off the "C" shape is so much more tasty, he makes us really work to wrap our head around their phrasings .. thank you for this very valuable solid gold lesson!

  • @markhoffmann2625
    @markhoffmann2625 Před rokem +4

    Thanks Adrian! I used so many of your videos to help me learn guitar, it's the least I can do.

  • @rearlatspread39
    @rearlatspread39 Před 2 lety +3

    You teach it all. Rockabilly and blues

  • @phillipmcguire3335
    @phillipmcguire3335 Před rokem +3

    Thank you, Adrian. I will use these phrases in the 4th and 5th chord - very nice. From Australia.........

  • @kenkelly382
    @kenkelly382 Před rokem +3

    Absolutely a superb lesson. I now have what I need to actually play the blues. Presented in a way that I understood the theory you conveyed. Thank you.

  • @James_N34L
    @James_N34L Před 2 lety +17

    This is an AMAZING lesson! Thank you so much Adrian.

  • @ianbartrum842
    @ianbartrum842 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Fantastic and clear explanation of playing the changes. Pure gold!

  • @nomadman123
    @nomadman123 Před rokem +2

    You’re 100% correct about teaching the last 4 bars! For me, anyway. This is right up my alley and the more inspiration and instruction I can get on where to go on the changes, the more I appreciate it. Great lesson!

  • @moose6676
    @moose6676 Před 2 lety +2

    Followed this guy for a long time, he’s a genius 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @drutgat2
    @drutgat2 Před 2 lety +1

    Many thanks, Adrian. Yet another winner.

  • @jteichma
    @jteichma Před 2 lety +8

    Adrián your an amazing player! Love that les Paul sound too. My favorite blues lesson yet👍

  • @Busyfingers24
    @Busyfingers24 Před 2 lety +6

    Very cool lesson, excellent teacher! Lots of ideas are just flying thru my head right now…thanks so much for this👍

  • @G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic
    @G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic Před 2 lety +2

    Right in-line with what I’m working on with my teacher, thanks! 👍☮️

  • @R91Grunge
    @R91Grunge Před rokem +1

    This was exactly the lesson I needed! Thank you for creating a lesson that focused on the last 4 bars and hitting those changes. You had a clear way of demonstrating concepts and scale shapes that we can use to make our own phrases. Best.

  • @TornelliGuitars
    @TornelliGuitars Před 2 lety +1

    It’s awesome that after all this time I can still find new channels with such great content, thanks, subbed!👍

  • @chewywomb
    @chewywomb Před 2 lety +8

    Youre the best man. Love your teaching style. Glad to see people are catching on and the subscribers keep growing!

  • @dowaliby1
    @dowaliby1 Před 2 lety +1

    Adrian, great phrasing, feel and tone! Great lesson! Long live the Blues.

  • @mrbluetone8977
    @mrbluetone8977 Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent lesson, thanks. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

  • @note4note858
    @note4note858 Před 2 lety +2

    This is a great lesson. I appreciate the approach in teaching and for not assuming we are beginners. It really helps with the lessons flow. Thank you.

  • @chriss1492
    @chriss1492 Před 2 lety +3

    Great lesson and very timely for me personally: I went back this week and and relearned the solo that you taught several years ago in your, “Mixing Major and Minor Pentatonics” blues lesson. Lo and behold you present this gem which is the perfect addendum to that lesson.

  • @garethjones8024
    @garethjones8024 Před rokem

    Thank you Adrian for another outstanding lesson. As always I enjoyed watching you play and then try out your ideas for myself.

  • @iantaylor827
    @iantaylor827 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks so much adrian. All really useful stuff.

  • @seanandben
    @seanandben Před 2 lety +1

    A very cool lesson Andrew with some very nice playing and a lovely tone.

  • @PureMadMetal
    @PureMadMetal Před 2 lety

    Great stuff Adrian, tasty blues lesson, easy to follow and another smashin video to get us into the weekend

  • @markpommier3509
    @markpommier3509 Před 2 lety

    Excellent as always Adrian. Cheers.

  • @fabiopunk1661
    @fabiopunk1661 Před 2 lety +5

    This is GOLD Adrian! In my current life I play much less than I used to, but when I will be back this will be one of the first lessons to tackle.

  • @sagig72
    @sagig72 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely FANTASTIC lesson man! Please please make more of these, not just blues, but perhaps other idea examples. For instance, take some song or chord progression and demonstrate 6-7 ways to solo over it, then break them down and highlight the links of the notes/tones to the chords you're over. It'll be so useful and helpful if you can do this kinda lesson to other chord progressions.

  • @WocPaul1
    @WocPaul1 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you. I learnt so much from this video.

  • @carloscarlito73
    @carloscarlito73 Před 2 lety +1

    Great lesson Adrian! Thanks!!!!

  • @stingaling
    @stingaling Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent lesson, thank you.

  • @willriddell5374
    @willriddell5374 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent lesson. Love your channel

  • @jackiedixon5076
    @jackiedixon5076 Před 2 lety

    Love the blues. Thank you for this lesson.

  • @lexaunculpt
    @lexaunculpt Před rokem

    Wonderful as always!

  • @nomadman123
    @nomadman123 Před 2 lety

    A wonderful lesson and I dig the theory!

  • @nicennice
    @nicennice Před 2 lety

    Another great lesson. Thanks Adrian.

  • @dommccaffry3802
    @dommccaffry3802 Před 2 lety

    great building blocks to go off on different musical journeys

  • @ronvinograd6948
    @ronvinograd6948 Před 2 lety

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you.

  • @jimc6687
    @jimc6687 Před 2 lety +2

    One of your finest lessons, Adrian!! One can truly tell that you care about making us sound pro and polished and these are all well-done nice licks yet still intermediately challenging! Jim C.

    • @UrallsheepSWAYWUH
      @UrallsheepSWAYWUH Před rokem

      awesome I did the same very thing. Like the puzzle is coming together..

  • @VitalBigras
    @VitalBigras Před 2 lety +1

    Thank You for the PDF on PATREON 🙌🏼

  • @rickmoore7501
    @rickmoore7501 Před 2 lety

    excellent one Adrian, thanks.

  • @johntchb
    @johntchb Před 2 lety +2

    222k that is some achievement,and you deserve it and more.Diverse ,precise and knowledgeable ,keep up the great work,good luck to ya

  • @robb2192
    @robb2192 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for another great at lesson, much appreciated !

  • @MarshallCommaDave
    @MarshallCommaDave Před rokem

    Great lesson and that les paul is SWEET.

  • @larsh.2894
    @larsh.2894 Před 2 lety +2

    Can’t have too much blues. Play on!

  • @anthonymitchellalice
    @anthonymitchellalice Před 2 lety

    Superb. Thank you!

  • @ahmadataei70
    @ahmadataei70 Před rokem

    amazing tutorial thanks!

  • @Bob48
    @Bob48 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much Adrian...excellent video. Where I want my playing to be some day :)

  • @user-xl4wo9gf8z
    @user-xl4wo9gf8z Před rokem

    Superb. Your tone settings and temporal procession worked as a flexy carcade.

  • @mikestroud9969
    @mikestroud9969 Před rokem

    Nice. Great lesson as usual. Thanks man 😎👍👌💯🎸🎸

  • @andrewhenderson6219
    @andrewhenderson6219 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant Tuition Mate . Your a brilliant teacher . Andrew from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Pablo-ft6un
    @Pablo-ft6un Před 11 měsíci

    I can only echo what others wrote already. Thank you Adrian. Excellent tutorial.

  • @danielvelasquez8484
    @danielvelasquez8484 Před 7 měsíci

    Coming to Texas to play, great music

  • @captainianr
    @captainianr Před 2 lety +1

    222k! Well done Adrian!

  • @23a09a
    @23a09a Před rokem

    Excellent! Thankyou...subbed.

  • @joeecorsomusic
    @joeecorsomusic Před 2 lety

    Tremendous Thanks

  • @mickertyable
    @mickertyable Před 2 lety +1

    23:15 - yes it does sound pretty good!

  • @tedtedguitar
    @tedtedguitar Před 8 měsíci

    Good stuff dude

  • @blumoe59
    @blumoe59 Před 2 lety +5

    Always enjoy listening, watching and learning from your CZcams video posts! Appreciate you sharing your artful guitar/music skills and time with us! PEACE!!!

  • @stevewatkins5659
    @stevewatkins5659 Před 2 lety

    Another excellent and as usual very useful video Adrian and agreed you should play your Les Paul more often sounds great

  • @Billybolo53
    @Billybolo53 Před 2 lety

    Great Video! Thanks for the content. Needed help with his

  • @duaneulman9915
    @duaneulman9915 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @billkingston4402
    @billkingston4402 Před rokem

    Great sound

  • @theelderskatesman4417
    @theelderskatesman4417 Před 2 lety +2

    that was a better blues lesson than most hardcore blues guys provide on the intertubes. I mean, what other tutor teaches both how to sound more authentically bluesy (as you do here) and how to avoid sounding bluesy (as you do in an earlier pentatonic lesson)?

  • @Emir-hu5gy
    @Emir-hu5gy Před 2 lety

    Perfect timing

  • @abrigospardos
    @abrigospardos Před 2 lety +1

    The blues is a style that's relatively easy to learn but notoriously hard to really master, and those four bars are what separates the children from the men (and women of course). I really believe you can never have too many turnarounds under your belt, so these elegant phrases you taught us are very much appreciated! Thanks a million! After a hard week at work, nothing like a good blues on a Friday, before that stormy Monday comes around...

  • @lancel71
    @lancel71 Před 2 lety

    Love them blues

  • @grantsmythe8625
    @grantsmythe8625 Před rokem

    Skip the lesson on this one and just keep playing. You got it rolling, keep it going.

  • @lucasdebarros8712
    @lucasdebarros8712 Před 2 lety +1

    Love that Les Paul

  • @pjford5254
    @pjford5254 Před 2 lety

    thanks

  • @nckwlch
    @nckwlch Před 2 lety

    Another timely gift from Adrian. Why only 223K?

  • @gabegossack3438
    @gabegossack3438 Před 2 lety

    Great playing! But that guitar tone is awesome!!!

  • @SanNjig
    @SanNjig Před rokem

    Man that Les Paul is beautiful

  • @glennmorrissey2529
    @glennmorrissey2529 Před rokem

    Diggin' your potatoes Adrian, great playing and thank you for all your lesssons!

  • @paulcoleman3081
    @paulcoleman3081 Před 2 lety

    Tasty as a five course meal in my favourite curry emporium Adrian!

  • @johng2880
    @johng2880 Před 2 lety

    I love it when Adrian does the blues! Mind you, it's no cat video set to Kraftwerk, still .....

  • @mattbockbrader2140
    @mattbockbrader2140 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic as always! Is there a genre you can't nail?

  • @eyank57
    @eyank57 Před 2 lety

    Anyone is the best ' 👍👍☝👍👍☝

  • @antithesespistopheles8112

    Killer!

  • @johnsee7269
    @johnsee7269 Před 2 lety

    🤘 Rock on! BBish kinda. Robben Fordish. Great! 🤘

  • @ragnadrabinowitz7629
    @ragnadrabinowitz7629 Před 2 lety

    great lesson, but i do have one suggestion... relating the phrases to the patterns of the CAGED system.

  • @sweetkennyjames
    @sweetkennyjames Před 2 lety

    Tasty!

  • @RedLion88
    @RedLion88 Před 2 lety

    Great phrasing. I too have the Archer. Are you just using it as a boost here? High output with no gain?

  • @duaneulman9915
    @duaneulman9915 Před 2 lety

    With out the backing track to me it sounds like Allman Brothers, I Love Allman Brothers !!!

  • @davetube2ful
    @davetube2ful Před 2 lety

    great playing is that your backing track at the beginning.

  • @ellenzinni673
    @ellenzinni673 Před 2 lety

    Very tasty indeed mate. Thanks. Sending quid. Fran. Chance of pdf

  • @SSRT_JubyDuby8742
    @SSRT_JubyDuby8742 Před 2 lety

    Not my cup of tea but I appreciate you doing it and I will definitely use them.
    Like deployed 👍
    😎🎙🎸✅

  • @Flare4roach
    @Flare4roach Před 2 lety

    Nice lesson. What model is your Les Paul? Has it been refretted? Don't see the nibs.

  • @lemeprismanagement3241

    🙌❤️‍🔥

  • @ednaplate
    @ednaplate Před 2 lety

    My dream Les Paul 🥰

  • @JeromyBranch
    @JeromyBranch Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Adrian very well done. I have a buddy plays a 74 tele deluxe with those WICKED humbuckers sounds awesome. Every time he plays my 78 LP wine standard his accuracy improves, but the guitar just wont make those sweet overtones like his tele or his Strat. I think the LP is a more friendly guitar to play and easier on the hand, but the strat and tele give better tone. Just an opinion nothing more. Would love to have a LP neck on a strat.

  • @robertoestebanmoreno6996

    Adrian which do you prefer...jazzmaster or jaguar?

  • @teleacousticplayer9386

    heyyy where did you cats go :( Thank you for this lesson :)

  • @christovan8147
    @christovan8147 Před 2 lety

    Hey Adrian hope you're well. Just wondering why no tabs?

  • @jonjepson3650
    @jonjepson3650 Před 2 lety

    Great lesson, this is the first lick lesson I've seen that doesn't just revolve around the one chord. That guitar tone you have got is awesome, I can see a fender amp in the background, what model of amp is it. Never sell that guitar you will regret it forever 🤣

    • @jankafka7330
      @jankafka7330 Před 2 lety +1

      The segment starting at 22:21, 'Gear Used In This Video', wasn't enough for You?

    • @jonjepson3650
      @jonjepson3650 Před 2 lety

      @@jankafka7330 I've not got that far, I will check it out 👍

  • @manuelbockman1244
    @manuelbockman1244 Před 6 měsíci

    Hmmmmm😋very😋tastefull‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️😋🎶❤🎵(AND NOT ONLY THE LAST 4 BARS!!!!!!!!) ThnX😊

  • @kenharte6553
    @kenharte6553 Před 2 lety

    When your good it looks easy

  • @menezesmene5489
    @menezesmene5489 Před 2 lety +1

    HELLO WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEND THIS BACK TRACK? I AM FROM BRAZIL AND CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SOUND

  • @manfredbazarov6417
    @manfredbazarov6417 Před 2 lety

    Amazing lesson as usual Adrian. I have a question. Maybe it's a dumb one. If you're in a blues jam with strangers, how do you know what to play on the turnaround when you don't know exactly what everyone else is going to play? Sometimes they change chord, sometimes they just hold on the Root chord? Can anyone explain to a dunce?

    • @jackiedixon5076
      @jackiedixon5076 Před 2 lety +1

      Actually, if your in a jam that are somewhat familiar with the 12 bar blues and are playing the rhythm parts on the drums, bass and guitars. You are playing the lead part, let's say your playing this lesson. They, the band, will fall in line with you or should I say vice versa with the 12 bar blues chord progression and your part will be just fine. You can adlib all you want within the scales of each chord. Because everything musically stays within the confines of every bar. I hope that makes sense. Maybe someone else can explain that better.

  • @dansumigawa1414
    @dansumigawa1414 Před 2 lety

    Feeling and passion always trumps technique, you don’t have to be technically perfect when you preform in front of the audience, you do have to be real!