Easy Lead Playing with Major Harmonies - Must Know!

I'm a bit of a newbie, but thanks1. spot on for what I want to learn to make it all make sense on the fretboard1

This was an excellent lesson combining chord shapes that can be used in multiple keys, the sliding applications, and it was nicely linked to the theory comments (degrees: I, IV, V, VI, etc.) I also liked your lesson "Double Stop Soloing in G-position", which can make soloing more interesting. Are there other lessons like this you can recommend in whatever lesson Tier? Thanks!

My biggest challenge is rhythm/timing. Seems like the more I’m conscious of it, the worse I get. I love the 10 part solo blues lessons you did, as the timing was a huge focus. Would love to see more lessons like those. I would also really appreciate a breakdown as to how one figures out a songs time signature. I Love your lessons and appreciate all you do in helping us become better players. Cheers!

Good Lesson Rob !!

You bet it is an area I struggle in.

Richard Nash

Hey Richard, is that an area that you have struggled in?

This definitely makes it easier to come up with nice lead lines, but I think there needs to be a follow up lesson on how to play melodically using this concept. Check back in later this week for those bonus tips.

Absolutely, that is so essential that basically I have to assume that all my viewers have the fretboard memorized when making most of my tutorials. It's the most crucial aspect of building a foundation for future learning.

Thanks Dawn, in the next few weeks I'd like to feature some theory related content that is easy to apply into actual playing. Glad you're excited for this one! In regards to the connection to the barred chords, basically both notes are present within the full barre shape, so it's easy to see why they sound good together. Basically any to notes found within the full bar shape can be used as a two note harmony and played together in various licks.

This is great. I've missed these great theory lessons of late, Rob. There is so much more in them than meets the eye. Thanks for keeping us focused on fretboard theory and the essentials of playing. I'm not totally sure I understand how the barre chords lead to the harmony notes, so I'll have to watch again. Keep on keepin' on!

Another great excuse to learn all the notes on the fretboard! Cheers from down under.

creative ideas for playing lead.

creative ideas for improvising

Richard Nash