Simultaneously Improve Your Groove & Your Scales with These 3 Exercises
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2019
- Conext - it's all about context. I know what it feels like to learn some nifty new scale grid, but not know exactly what to do with it. Guitar is often taught with rhythm and lead playing as two completely separate disciplines. I try very hard to bring them back together, as that's what all my heroes do.
This lesson is a recommendation on what to do once the you know the Blues, Minor, & Major scales reasonably well, and are looking for ways to get comfortable with them beyond the "up the ladder, down the ladder" kinda thing :-)
Rather than focus on speed, I think about chords and rhythm. I like being able to hear what harmonies go with the scale I'm practicing - it's a much more musical way of working. Side benefit - it's actually quite tricky on the brain to switch back and forth from single-note to chordal playing!
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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.
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!
Dude thanks so much!
I try to keep it real, keep it useful, and keep it high quality 😎
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!
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.
Eric, you're the man. Really. Warms my heart to know that there is such a lovely person somewhere in world
Thanks Valery! I try to keep it real here!
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.
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!
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. 😊
Yes! That is the way!
Wonderful, thank you! When I think of this in practice Hendrix, Gilmour, Eddie Van Halen and Eric Johnson come to mind.
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!
That was great! I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing!!
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!
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!
@@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
Ha! Between Two Ferns!
Zach Galifanakis is actually from NC - he owns a farm not far from here!
😂 lol
Just rewatched the lesson and still found it helpful. Thanks again, Eric.
What a great teacher! Wish I lived closer to take in person lessons!
As always... Absolute Gold!!
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
Eric, you're just awesome. Thanks for doing what you do!!!
Thanks man!
I have so much fun sharing my little guitar wisdoms with everyone on here!
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!
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 :-)
Yeah! A simple idea at first, but it can work with any weirdo scale and groove too! Puts everything in context!
Jeez, another super lesson. Simple concept but when well delivered and in time it all makes for tasty.
Thanks Craig!
Yeah - it’s a simple idea, but has huuuuuuge ramifications for feel and musicality!
Great lesson 👍😃👏. Adding this to my practice routine. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
First few notes and I think “ Man, Eric’s so good.” Thanks for all the music.
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!
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!
Eric - Love watching you play man...
Aww shucks thanks C W! Hopefully my noodling inspires you to do the same!
Another video of yours I’m really glad I watched! Cheers!
Yeah! This idea can work in any context, genre, scale - it can really make practicing interesting!
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.
Love it! What a great way to practice. Thanks Eric.
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!
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 🇺🇸
DUDE this is so legit. I love it, thank you ❤️
It’s my pleasure!
Such a simple idea, but can make everything better!
Lead and rhythm, the golden key! Great Lesson Eric!
Yeah! Connecting the two is where it’s at🍻
Excellent idea/video. Thanks
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!
Nice...always cool stuff from you Eric... definitely going to try giving this a shot... Thanks man
Thanks Walt!
Yeah - this one is sneaky. It’s kinda easy, but really helps bridge that rhythm to lead gap!
Thanks Eric - I found this lesson extremely useful!! Greetings from Sydney Australia!
Another great lesson! Thanks again Eric!
It’s my pleasure, man!
Rock on 🤙
Great stuff as always Eric.... thanks for the lesson
Thanks Dave!
Yeah - this is another one of those simple enough ideas, but can change everything!
Good Music, happy plants! Awesome lesson! Thanks for sharing Eric.
Indeed! The grooves make the plants grow!
Bro, love the plants. Love your teaching and providing the tabs at a nice little price that helps us all.
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!
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!
Highly appreciated!
Brilliant lesson!!
Dude I love your style.
Your lessons are absolutely brilliant Eric, thankyou
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!
Your vibe, your voice, your playing...
Your videos are AWESOME!
Thanks so much!
very impressive!.. your teaching and insight is grately appreciated!!!
Yes! Chords + Fills is such a fun way to play!
Great info my friend. I will certainly get to know this method.
Great method! Thanks for the lessons bro.
Yeah! This thing works great for bridging the rhythm/lead gap!
Loved this. I will certainly practice this.
Excellent!
You'll be surprised at how much it opens things up - really helps to smooth the transition between rhythm and lead :-)
I really like the sound of this Fender, the sound is amazing!
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
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!
This is excellent, thank you.
My pleasure buddy!
Great lesson and ideas. Thanks Eric!
It's my pleasure Mark!
Sneaking little fills into chord grooves is the coolest!
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
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.
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!
Great lesson Eric, thanks.
Thanks Joel!
This one really helps put scales and chords in the same place!
eric you killed it in only 21 sec.. you da man!
Thanks so much!
I try to be as efficient as possible here on CZcams!
This is so good. Making scales musical and groovy.
Thanks Kevin!
Always a amazing lesson Eric for the weekends couldn’t be better. Thanks my brother have a great weekend ✌🏻
You too Wilbert!
This is a great one to work on - you’ll be surprised where it leads you!
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!✌🏻
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
Thanks my Norwegian brother!
My Grandfather was from Bergen, and I still have some cousins there :-)
This lesson is awesome!! I will definitely use it in my playing and in my songwriting as well
Thanks George!
Yeah! Where there’s a chord, there’s a scale!
.. really excellent absolutely love this lesson, extremely helpful and informative.. thanks
Great video as always! Appreciate the great content
Thanks so much Rodri!
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
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 🤙
This is such a cool/great lesson!! Thanks brotha!
Excellent!
Yeah! This stuff is great for smoothing the transitions from rhythm to lead!
"The Groove Matrix" - love it :D
Yeah!
I keep track of all my favorite rhythm feels - things like Suzie Q, Bo Diddley, Neil Young shuffle etc
This worked for me, thanks for doing it man!
That’s great!
You’ll notice that practicing this helps loosen everything up - the transition from rhythm to lead gets blurrier and blurrier!
Hell yeah, u are an amazing teacher. Making practice much more of a creative process here
Yes! Thank you so much!
That's my whole thing - trying to make practice into a meditative, enjoyable, and creative process!
Great lesson !!
Thanks Jan!
This idea - chord +fill playing - is EVERYTHING to me!
This is very helpful, thank you.
It’s my pleasure, Scott!
This sort of workout yields huuuuuge dividends in the rhythm to lead transitions 🤙
I'm in love with that guitar
Me too!
It’s my trusty 1966 mustang - I’ve had it since high school in the 90s ♥️
@@EricHaugenGuitar Lucky man!
You’ve made a lot of great videos, but this one might be my fave....ingeniously simplified
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.
This is just the type of practice I like, thanks.
Yes! Context!
Scales by themselves are the most boring thing in world - but if you put them in a harmonic and rhythmical context they come alive!
Thanks!
Loved this lesson! Neat !
Yeah!
It’s a simple enough idea, but has huuuuuge ramifications for all aspects of jamming!
Hello from Casper Wyoming! This particular lesson has really brought me out a slump. Many thanks!
Awesome!
Wyoming is a gorgeous place!
Have fun working on this one, John!
@@EricHaugenGuitar I found the G7 C9 exercise especially tasty and have been having a blast putting different spins on it.
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.
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!
GREAT videos. Allll of them, I don't comment much. But you deserve a props, so much info I can rewatch and learn something new!
👏
Dude! Thanks so much!
Awesome lesson Eric! Would love more of these, incorporating scales into rhythms.
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!!
Yeah, I could play these all day. This is where all the pieces come together and you really unlock the mysteries of the fretboard.
@@EricHaugenGuitar, that’s a nice way of saying “look you can yourself”
Love it ! ❤
You never fail me Eric
VICTORIOUS! Thanks Kellen :-)
This was so helpful thanks!
I’m always happy to help another Eric out!
Rock on, brotha 🤙
You're really cool, thanks for your time and wisdom
Eric, awesome lesson!
Thanks Mike!
This idea is simple enough, but yields huge results in bridging the gap between rhythm and lead!
This is so inspirational, thanks~
Awesome! I'm happy to help!
Super useful lesson. This is a skill I've been wanting to get back to working on so you've given me some inspiration.
Excellent!
It’s a great way to hear how the scales interact with their backgrounds - more fun than just running them up and down 🤙
@@EricHaugenGuitar Yeah and I love that you put a surf progression in there cuz that's my music!
Just what I needed.
that is such a beautiful mustang.
fantastic playing and lesson too!
Thanks!
My trusty '66 - I've had it since high school in the 90s!
Very usefull cover sir
Great❤
This is really wonderful and useful.
Thanks!
This exercise is great for opening up our thoughts about what chords can be - more an "area" of notes, rather than a tight grip.
Great lesson!
Thanks man!
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.
Yeah exactly!
Loopers are great, but don’t prepare us for real time fill placement when jamming with a group of living musicians!
THAAANNK YOOOOUU! Excellent lesson.
Dude it's my pleasure!
This stuff is perfect for sneaking in little fills and walks into progressions - so clutch for songwriting!
Great concept and lesson
Thanks J B!
And look - I’m using the box!
Still pretty non-wanky though 😜
Very smart lesson...interspersing lead and rhythm is a key skill
Yes! It's everthing!
Music is always 3 things: rhythm, harmony, and melody - it's great to work on all three things simultaneously!
Nice idea. Thanks.
Thanks Ry!
This stuff totally goes along with the vids you’ve been putting out recently!
Awesome,Hugen!
Thanks Ringo!
Very useful!
Yeah!
These sorts of exercises are adaptive to all different keys, tonalities, and positions - they're a great way to get to know the guitar fretboard!
Great as always
Thanks David!
Awesome groove
Thanks Glenn! That opening thing makes me think of Freddie King for some reason 🤔
Great idea!
Yeah!
The whole chord plus fill thing is kinda my religion - it can turn any progression into a cool jam!