Tim Lerch -"Breaking Into The Boxes" The Secret to Sophisticated Blues Soloing.

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  • čas přidán 5. 02. 2021
  • I wanted to follow up my "Scales and Modes" video with this Lesson about making your blues pallet more sophisticated by connecting your melodies to the chord of the moment. Instead of "Breaking out of the Boxes" we are going to learn how to "Break Into the Boxes" to find all the glorious sounds that are right under our fingers. The Guitar is a Fender Chambered Tele with a spruce top and TK Smith CC Pickup
    Much more on this subject in my new book
    Melodic Blues Guitar Soloing geni.us/melodicblues
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  • @TimLerchGuitar
    @TimLerchGuitar  Před 6 dny

    Much more on this subject in my new book
    Melodic Blues Guitar Soloing geni.us/melodicblues

  • @TimLerchGuitar
    @TimLerchGuitar  Před 3 lety +24

    Thanks for watching, please subscribe, comment, like and share.

  • @GByePorkPieHat
    @GByePorkPieHat Před 6 dny +1

    This is a lesson that is RIGHT on time for me. Thanks, Tim!

  • @minigmac1
    @minigmac1 Před 3 lety +11

    Tim you've changed my life!

  • @aslazaimi5824
    @aslazaimi5824 Před 3 lety +10

    I didn't know You before, now i know you, I'm happy

  • @SONICBOOMERSOONER
    @SONICBOOMERSOONER Před 3 lety +8

    I sat here with my Tele unplugged and went along with you on this journey, sometimes slowing it down to catch the nuances (Man, your right handle puts the S in subtle) for well over an hour. Then I plugged into a 60W tube amp and tried mixing everything I stole with uptown style rhythm chord stabs for about 10 minutes and kept turning it up and forgot who I was for a bit. Thank you!

  • @milesparrish
    @milesparrish Před 3 lety +5

    How can anyone dislike that video? This is truly a materclass on how to play blues.

  • @swaffy101
    @swaffy101 Před rokem +5

    The Jeff Bridges of guitar. Great stuff!

  • @restlessmusemusic
    @restlessmusemusic Před 3 lety +5

    Could listen to Tim play and talk about jazz blues all day 🙏🙏🙏

    • @TimLerchGuitar
      @TimLerchGuitar  Před 3 lety +3

      Please enjoy my other blues oriented videos here on YT.

  • @creativejamtracks677
    @creativejamtracks677 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for a great lesson Tim. That’s the second video I’ve watched and I like the way you balance some theory with the need to play with feel and melody instead of getting bogged down in the numbers game. Thanks again.

  • @18echosf
    @18echosf Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve been following Tim’s channel for many years now and my love of his playing and appreciation of his musical knowledge has only grown. Tim is a true master of his instrument. What a player! Thanks for the wonderful videos, Tim.

  • @Timothy-remembers
    @Timothy-remembers Před rokem +5

    Great source I’ve stumbled upon here. Thank you Mr. Lerch

  • @timh2994
    @timh2994 Před 3 lety +3

    Learning how to hear the notes....building that capacity for the anticipatory ear. As you say, having those musical ideas of a melody and then having fingers follow them on the fretboard. As someone that grew up anchored to sheet music 30 years ago, it's hard. Anticipatory ear -to-finger connection is something I have to develop a mini learning routine for.

  • @purimuadmuang2259
    @purimuadmuang2259 Před 3 lety +4

    Haha love the "chromatic scale with some notes taken away" bit.

  • @dkwvt13
    @dkwvt13 Před 3 lety +2

    I spend time every shed session "playing". No scales or theory just experimenting with the intervals hiding there in plain sight. I am constantly finding new relationships that are not in the grips and patterns. I love the theoretical but I find it complimentary to flipping the script a bit... Great Lesson, Thank You...! B-)

  • @robertquinn9490
    @robertquinn9490 Před 3 lety +3

    "make flowers" I like that..thanks!

  • @glennmichaelthompson4112

    I've been going over a lot of your older videos for the past few months. There's a goldmine of lessons that go back for years! So thankful for all that you share. I've been sharing the videos with others... I think this one will get a lot of mileage. Best regards!

  • @JohnHorneGuitar
    @JohnHorneGuitar Před 3 lety +3

    Great way to think about it!

  • @elvis_chen
    @elvis_chen Před 3 lety +2

    Mr. Lerch is the best!

  • @MartinMelbye
    @MartinMelbye Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks a bunch! Heading straight to Truefire!

  • @JamesHunterRoss
    @JamesHunterRoss Před 3 lety +3

    Tim, (Mr. Lerch), Your caring for, (and love of), the music and the tradition and the MUSIC really come through in your ideas, so thanks! Theory and words, (and all), can at times get in the way of , or "dominate" the conversation. You do a great job with the balance. I get a lot out of what you describe, and really what you play. I think is is truly some of the best "sharing" or "articulation" of some guitar basics that I know of. (Your music is great too...)

  • @nickk8416
    @nickk8416 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank You so much Tim. I've never heard it explained that way and it really helped me. Of course I'm going to have to replay it several more times to get it all to sink in more fully but the approach really makes sense. Best Regards.

  • @shallyshal1
    @shallyshal1 Před 3 lety +4

    Marvelous. Beautiful lyrical playing. Always the right note

  • @johnmm777
    @johnmm777 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for being here Tim

  • @jerryk3280
    @jerryk3280 Před 3 lety +3

    Studying Coltrane or Bird will give you a whole new perspective of the blues. I would highly recommend the omnibooks if you are looking to up your game.

  • @LoveIsWhoWeAre
    @LoveIsWhoWeAre Před 3 lety +4

    All of your video lessons are outstanding! God bless!

  • @shadownet_nft
    @shadownet_nft Před 11 měsíci +3

    Wonderful teaching style, I am just starting to appreciate how toggling just the 3/b3 gives so much context to whatever mode is in play at that moment. Thanks for this exploration!

  • @TweedToneKing
    @TweedToneKing Před 3 lety +4

    Hi Tim. Thank you for taking the time to put these great videos online. I have been playing guitar for 43 years and dig learning new moves. You are a truly accomplished and elegant player ! So glad I found your Channel. Cheers and stay well from Toronto.

  • @richziehm7752
    @richziehm7752 Před 3 lety +4

    Great information and well explained. I dig your blues playing. Very tasty. And by the way, your segment on scales modes and theory was also very good. That one really hit home for me.

  • @davidskinner8351
    @davidskinner8351 Před 3 lety +3

    Great insights, Tim. Thanks so much!

  • @hansmjakobsen6865
    @hansmjakobsen6865 Před 3 lety +1

    Splendid ... thank you

  • @NagoyaHouseHead
    @NagoyaHouseHead Před 3 lety +2

    Dedication, devotion, oh yeah the boy can play ...

  • @neildavidvandenbergh5422

    Incredible! Love It! Thanks Tim!

  • @InTonalHarmony
    @InTonalHarmony Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! My mind is blown!!!

  • @Ken-jp1gr
    @Ken-jp1gr Před 3 lety +2

    Love this approach, thanks Tim

  • @Schuschu1
    @Schuschu1 Před 3 lety +1

    This was so so so helpful! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @pendragone
    @pendragone Před rokem +1

    Thank you Tim, please keep them coming 1

  • @avbsvideo
    @avbsvideo Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant lesson. Thank you!

  • @pauldoyne743
    @pauldoyne743 Před 3 lety +2

    This is gold dust Tim. Thanks!

  • @t0dd707
    @t0dd707 Před 3 lety +2

    Another great lesson!thanks!

  • @JessicaSanchez-qm9mi
    @JessicaSanchez-qm9mi Před 3 lety +2

    If there is something that I learned from watching your lessons and Ted Greene's lessons is that a simple mindset is the key for sophisticated musical ideas

  • @franciscocaramichos5161
    @franciscocaramichos5161 Před 3 lety +3

    thank you Tim, I always had trouble understanding and adding different notes to the pentatonic box, and by your approach of getting inside the box rather than out I can see it much more clearly. i thank the internet and you for letting me learn from such a knowledgeable guitarist.

  • @barflytom3273
    @barflytom3273 Před rokem +1

    another fantastic lesson. thanks.

  • @satchrules101
    @satchrules101 Před rokem +1

    Gold lesson!!!!!

  • @RBZ3
    @RBZ3 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Tim, I love your approach.

  • @renegade1283
    @renegade1283 Před 3 lety +2

    Lovely touch and expressive lines.

  • @portsideguitar1981
    @portsideguitar1981 Před rokem +1

    This is great Tim. Amazing stuff.

  • @3r1cratpool22
    @3r1cratpool22 Před rokem +1

    Great lesson, thank you

  • @matthewcasey892
    @matthewcasey892 Před rokem +1

    So much to digest in this, just what I am growing into, thanks.

  • @Jimmybishops
    @Jimmybishops Před 3 lety +2

    Great lesson Tim,thanks.

  • @elilewis1170
    @elilewis1170 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks tim!

  • @ryanjacko1
    @ryanjacko1 Před 3 lety +3

    This content is genuinely priceless, thank you!

  • @mikebills9414
    @mikebills9414 Před 3 lety +2

    Wonderful lesson, thank you,

  • @emlyngriffith5846
    @emlyngriffith5846 Před 2 lety +1

    There’s some seriously useful stuff here as always….thanks a lot 👍🍷

  • @langfordsakarai6689
    @langfordsakarai6689 Před 2 lety +2

    Great lesson

  • @taijazvidfish
    @taijazvidfish Před rokem +4

    Great info with your usual wonderful teaching approach!

  • @69telecasterplayer
    @69telecasterplayer Před 2 lety +2

    We are so blessed to have you on CZcams!

  • @vincentgates5596
    @vincentgates5596 Před rokem +1

    great lesson. i will dig into this and use these ideas

  • @mononoaware1960
    @mononoaware1960 Před 3 lety +6

    Really really love your approach, you speak my mind man. Came here from your modes video and agree with every word. I feel like people focus too much on what notes to play, rather than how to play each note and or phrasing. I was one of these people years ago when i got into jazz, constantly analyzing everything. Then I realized, I’m not going to invent a new note so I might as well figure out a way to play them in my own unique way. I also copied certain things and stole lines that grabbed me from numerous different players. I think a lot of people are afraid to take ideas from other players and make them their own. I suppose after taking various things from players and meshing them all together into one style, I’ve found my voice with improvising. I find it vital to explore all different genres and listen to other instruments than guitar as well, it made me more well rounded and put a different perspective on my ideas. Being a professional musician for over 20 years this channel is a goldmine, especially during these strange times.

    • @barrycooper1631
      @barrycooper1631 Před 2 lety +1

      Joe Pass always used to say,sing a phrase then play it and he knew nothing about modes.It worked for him!!

    • @tempusfugit4545
      @tempusfugit4545 Před 2 lety +1

      Ditto from Australia

  • @PatP1508
    @PatP1508 Před 2 lety +2

    This is pure gold. There's so much to learn here. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom Tim!

  • @terrykingen4142
    @terrykingen4142 Před rokem +1

    Excellent philosophy and explanations.

  • @marcruel1398
    @marcruel1398 Před 3 lety +2

    Agreed, excellent. Thanks.

  • @geraldtrik6826
    @geraldtrik6826 Před rokem +1

    This information is very important for soloing over any type of tune, thanks Tim!!!!!

  • @charlievoornisgreat
    @charlievoornisgreat Před 3 lety +2

    absolutely great resource. im coming back to this and endeavouring to unpick it regularly. Thanks a lot.

  • @nathansterrett3054
    @nathansterrett3054 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the few times you've done this helium voice in your videos.lol makes me chuckle out loud. Love the humor. Thanks Tim

  • @jeffreyreid7036
    @jeffreyreid7036 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Tim this was great fun lesson I started using it right away in my playing.

  • @anthonysilva5312
    @anthonysilva5312 Před 3 lety +2

    Wonderfully insightful and friendly approach! Subscribed

  • @parlinden187
    @parlinden187 Před rokem +2

    This was one of the best instructional videos I have seen. Very clear and very nice.

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks Tim for this wonderful lesson! I really enjoy your approach to this topic (also loved your modes video message). I wish I had learned this a long time ago when first learning the pentatonic shapes but better late than never :-)

  • @16CocoPuffs
    @16CocoPuffs Před 3 lety

    Thank you so very much for making videos! You're definitely a special teacher that resonates with me. I am very very appreciative of the things that you've shown on here. 🙂

  • @DougNaarup
    @DougNaarup Před rokem +1

    Great Video Tim. I really like how your think about it! Thanks again dn

  • @Immortal_swine
    @Immortal_swine Před 2 lety +1

    My goodness, I love your teaching style. I have grown so much with your help. Thanks for this!

  • @douglasholdenjr.45
    @douglasholdenjr.45 Před 3 lety +2

    Just discovered your videos last night..... subscriber now. Really appreciate and enjoy your playing and teaching. Thank you, Sir!!!!😁😎👍🎸🎵🎶

  • @squirelova1815
    @squirelova1815 Před 3 lety +2

    It's Phenomenal to watch you play sir Timothy, every time. I mean, you, like, OWN the guitar when you play it and there seems to be no barrier between it and your mind and soul. Reminds me of Robbie Blunt's and Doug Boyle's preternatural mastery of strings too. Superb, and Thank You!

  • @wyonglow3834
    @wyonglow3834 Před rokem +1

    thank you! thank you! thank you!

  • @DAB248
    @DAB248 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Tim, Love this approach, Think I'll reset and start over.

  • @dakidd729
    @dakidd729 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you!

  • @Skinny_Karlos
    @Skinny_Karlos Před 3 lety +1

    Always a win when one clicks onto one of Tim Lerche's posts.
    Thanks, Tim.

  • @awsomisprime1
    @awsomisprime1 Před 3 lety +2

    This is a great lesson! I’ve been trying to learn interesting lines to play over the 4 and the 5 chord

  • @DavidLarew
    @DavidLarew Před 3 lety +2

    Zen and the Art of Music... I like listening to your descriptions...I videotaped you in Snohomish about 5 years ago...your teaching is great, thanks!

  • @emlyngriffith5846
    @emlyngriffith5846 Před 3 lety +2

    Good stuff as always....and Jazz Blues Pathways is excellent 👍

  • @steveogden5087
    @steveogden5087 Před 3 lety +4

    This is excellent, Tim. Thanks for creating and sharing this.

  • @syn707
    @syn707 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! Saw you on Five Watt World. I grew up in Sacramento. Even as a budding guitarist learning from surf music, I loved the locally produced country tv shows, in particular, ‘Country Corners’ led by Truitt Cunningham ( Bob Wills bassist]. But it was his guitarist that I became enthralled with. That was Jimmy Rivers. I was fortunate to meet and play with him almost two decades after first hearing him.
    I’ll definitely be checking out your other videos.

  • @mlite84
    @mlite84 Před rokem +1

    Watching this gave me so much relief and made me so happy. The “names” of these techniques that you see all over CZcams messed me up for so long. Once I learned the fretboard, thought in intervals and burnt the locals of all the different triads and their inversions it all made sense. Thanks for all these great lessons Tim. Appreciate you brother!

  • @kennywally
    @kennywally Před 2 lety +1

    This is a great guitar lesson. He makes playing so much fun. Love the ornamental stuff he's teaching here. He makes it EASIER to learn . Just great!

  • @imannonymous7707
    @imannonymous7707 Před 2 lety +1

    I understand enough theory to really make a mess of a what is a basic idea. But i seem to understand your approach, as if it was my own . This is validating ! Thank you

  • @taijazvidfish
    @taijazvidfish Před 3 lety +2

    More free gold! Thanks.

  • @bluecafe509
    @bluecafe509 Před rokem +1

    Great. Thanks

  • @awkipintee
    @awkipintee Před 3 lety +1

    Great lesson Tim. Probably the best explanation of applied theory I’ve ever heard. Thanks to you I’m beginning to understand not only how but why this works and why melody is so important.

  • @fordfanjpn
    @fordfanjpn Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant Tim! The guitar world is a much better place with you in it. TrueFire courses purchased. A million thanks for your generosity in sharing with those of us who dream of following in your giant footsteps. Please keep the inspiration coming.

  • @christophervolas7523
    @christophervolas7523 Před 3 lety +2

    Tim I really dug your break down of how to get out of the patterns it really shed some light on the topic for me

    • @Stringprodigy
      @Stringprodigy Před 3 lety

      There's no magic trick to it. Just use your ears!

  • @cameronmee7634
    @cameronmee7634 Před 3 lety +4

    Tim, your videos always make me smile and inspire me. I'd love to see one on your practice routine/ideas on the topic. Thanks for everything!

    • @tislota_f
      @tislota_f Před 3 lety +1

      I concur, I would love to see a practice routine tips video

  • @dtmateo
    @dtmateo Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks. Hopefully I can use this in my own playing

  • @desmo999
    @desmo999 Před 3 lety

    A wonderfull lesson about the great journey through the Blues Lines.
    To sing the tones before or to think (feel) like a Saxaphone or a piano player helps me to find the right notes,
    because I have not the Music Theory understanding.
    Thank your very much for it.

  • @NamnetHar
    @NamnetHar Před 2 lety +1

    Love this! The way I’ve have this kind of thing set up in my mind is just to superimpose the major and minor pentatonic scales on top of eachother. You explain this much more elegant but you get about all of the notes in both ways. Love your videos, keep them coming. Thanks!

  • @steveo44
    @steveo44 Před 3 lety +1

    Really great lesson. I used to consider the blues scale as the 1 chords minor blues scale but thinking of it as a new scale for each chord makes things more melodic

  • @mconra
    @mconra Před rokem +1

    Tim you are an outstanding player AND teacher. Love the truefire course too!

  • @jeremyhickersonsalem
    @jeremyhickersonsalem Před 3 lety +1

    The classic blues melodies you use really work - they jump right out from the setting of the 3rd's and chord notes, it's like the guitar is talking to you.

  • @alunlloyd1201
    @alunlloyd1201 Před rokem +1

    Oh my god Is this the coolest lesson ever o what? Thank you señor! Guitar maestro! Greetings from Argentina

  • @OriginalBinaryArtist
    @OriginalBinaryArtist Před 2 lety +2

    As a TrueFire all access subscriber I can tell you first hand that Tim's courses are excellent. Tim's Melodic Triads course took my playing to a whole new level and I am sure when I get to Tim's "Solo Jazz Pathways: Chordal Improv" and "Solo Jazz Pathways: Harmonic Enhancement" courses I will level up again. I highly recommend any of Tim's courses.