4 Lead Guitar 4 Techniques to MASTER 

I'm not self taught cause you're my teacher

Your Awesome. ive recently been injured to the point of disability. hadn't played in abt 5 yrs, but now that this about all i can do my son decided to pick up a guitar and i now teach him and we use your lessons to teach him with and your more advanced things to help me knock off cobwebs. at 43 i hate my situation and find it hard to admit no more football with my son who is only 14 or riding bikes kinda thing either. Hell, i couldn't get in my hunting stand this year or walk our trails so had to give that up to for now at least, but we have bonded over the guitar and its made the last year a bit better sir. thank you sir for offering a free music education of higher caliber & sincerity from you because i cant afford to do what we are getting to do if it wasn't .

Actually this is my favorite Marty instructional video. Shows how to do the scale as a whole scale and then how it works/sounds without dwelling too much on each note.

we were high af and my friend thought you were jonah hill. your awesome.

I love how things always connect in guitar. Its almost magical.

I’ve been “self taught” for years and years but really I’ve just been grabbing pieces of wisdom from you and experimenting with it my own way. I start gigging next week so I have to say thank you my teacher, you’ve served me well Marty. Just bought your lead and CAGED courses online.

This quarantine thing sure has given me lots of time to practice lots of guitar

Probably noone on RU-vid I trust more than Marty..I feel like I could call him if my car is stranded and he'll come help me out lol

marty gets my like because of all the "self taught" guitarists that would be nothing without him including myself

That telecaster has amazing tone

Marty, I've been playing guitar for 55 years and 45 of that has been performing 4x/week in church music. This drill is PRICELESS in 2 ways: adding some life to the sameness of the genre AND giving me a means for getting myself sharper! Thank you & God bless you.

I have been practicing scales for so long and haven’t really known what to do with them. I feel like my eyes have been opened after watching this. Thank you 🙏🏼

May the blues be with you

You don't just provide some great lessons, but it's entertaining to see that you are really growing as a guitarist.

Hi! These simple excerises are really good for reasons that Marty is not telling: 1) They are pretty safe patterns for effective little solos for beginners and intermediates. 2) They teach you to think horizontally along the neck which is good because most beginners still think in vertical chunks (Which is not bad, but limits expression) 3) I have found that focusiing in index and ring finger corrects many fingering wromg tendencies. That's what I have found as an intermediate player about these. You're a very good teacher my friend!!!

Got to give this man some credit, ive watched a bunch of his videos dating back to 2009, have learnt allot from this man. Its nice to get free good lessons.

Really love it when u slip that jimi hendrix’s all along the watchtower riff around 11:20, took me by surprise! This is really an eye-opener and a new insight to my guitar study, thanks marty.

Dude. I wish I would have learned this 20 years ago. Thank you so much. I’m so excited to have learned this. I’m going to practice the hell out of it and it will launch me into a higher plane.

Marty is such a great teacher! I also like Paul Davids. These two guys combined have taught this 61 year old lots😄

I've been playing for years on and off... And this lesson right here just opened so many doors to me I feel like a beginner again... Thank you so much Marty 💯

Marty I’ve been playing guitar for 3 years now, and I’ve watched your videos for almost just as long. Your videos helped me a lot when I got started and still do. Thanks a lot.

Hey Marty, Great lessons. I like your simple and laid back attitude. Just the right amount of humor and not going all over the place. Thanks to your videos, I'm slowly but surely taking in all that precious information (videos). It doesn't come easy! Keep up the great work. Cheers, Eric

This lesson really tied all the parts together and opened my eyes. I am sure gonna practice like this from now on! Thanks Marty!

Man, this was super refreshing to hear. I've been checking out a tonne of guitar tutorial vids the last few days and most of them have either confused the hell out of me or just annoyed me. This was SUPER clear, quick, to the point, and I'm ABSOLUTELY going to use these tips. Thanks!

With this lesson I finally find myself flying around the fretboard when I solo, not just locked in the minor pentatonic boxes. Thank you Marty!

As I am beginner, I do not know if it a big stuff or not, but out of numerous tutorial there is, I really for the first time understand how to use scale to play lead. This one you get to know to learn and play lead. This is not just technique tutorial, it is the application of the technique. Thanks a lot from the bottom of my heart. You do really give good stuff and keep making a difference.

This was awesome. I’ve seen a bit of each concept but the way you grouped them and outlined their use in no time was great.

i've learned open chords, fast changes, bar chords, power chords, alternate picking and minor pentatonic scale and was thinking what to do next beside training those further, now i watched this vid and im like DAMN i HAVE TO learn those, like desperately, i feel this is the best thing. Thank you Marty

Thanks for this Marty. Watching something like this and then practising religiously will no doubt speed up my solos while still keeping them moderately simple. It's just what I need!

Thanks "4" those techniques. Learning how to set up & adjust my guitar is time saving & money saving, perhaps a video on the basics for those who need it would be good.

I'm an old guitar player Marty, 70 next year, and I've been watching your videos for a few years now. It's funny how a little thing can open up a big door, even at my stage in the game, btw, it's good to know that when you play the guitar, you never stop learning. Anyway, sliding up with the ring finger is a beauty, it's opened up a door for me, up till today I've just been moving my hand. I never knew about it, and I've played all kinds of music. So thank you, that'll keep me busy for a while. I subscribed today. Best wishes and kind regards, and a Happy New Year from Scotland.

I've been playing for 20 years and this really showed me something that I can sit around and work on. Simply put and very helpful... Thanks for posting.

You are my no.1 teacher on RU-vid. Thanks for the awesome lessons Marty

I had all the pieces to the puzzle and you just helped me expertly put them into place. Thank you very much for taking the time to show me You helped me a lot. Cheers!

Thank you so much Marty for helping me for so long on my journey to learn music. I am very humbled that I can play So much of the music I love. If I can do it, anyone can! Just don't stay down when it gets tough! You just have to wait, It will come...

Marty, that was one of the best lessons I've seen on connecting the different pentatonic positions! My brain just had one of those "Ohhh now I see" moments.....the extensions helped me a lot! Thanks brother!

Thank you Marty! The blend of skill and personality you have makes it engaging and fun to keep pushing through obstacles and continue learning.

Not sure what is cooler: Marty playing this blues or the fact that he just taught me how. Amazing.

I'm a self taught guitarist and have been playing for many years, but it always helps to see your videos because it sheds lights on the "why and how" of what I'm doing.

From playing open chords to learning all the modes you were there thanks Marty for being with us.

I love this man, and his lessons. I hope he knows how much he helps us rookie players explore and grow.

This is perfect. I have been getting a little overwhelmed and this gives me a place to go back to.

This is one of your best videos Marty. You're pretty much my only teacher for blues. I started late in life learning scales but, what I lack in experience, I plan to make up for in practice now. Thanks so much!

Marty, I’ve tried two of yours courses so far. Thank you I’m loving them and learning a lot.

The intro track sounded like Born Under A Bad Sign. Marty, you are the man.

hey marty newbie here ..my name is jim...ive been playing for a long time of seven days now..just wanted to say thanks for ur vids...i have a long way to go but ur vids are so very helpful,,,thank you jim

Marty. You are the BEST, sir. I do not ever comment on RU-vid, but I’ve been watching your videos for several years, and you are the best instructor on RU-vid. Beyond, I would wager. You’re very humble, and ALWAYS give applicable technical, and tricks. Thank you so much man, for being you! Keep on rockin’!

Gotta be one of the best, if not THE best, lesson you've ever done Marty, actually pretty simple once you break it down but sounds great... thanks man, you rock!!

I’ve been watching Marty for years and I’m still amazed how badass this dude is

Very cool Marty. I had a cyst on my brain stem probably since birth. Had it removed ten years ago, re-picked up my guitar and went from still a beginner to understanding and playing beyond my wildest dreams. You were a big part of that. Thanks so much!

Thank you marty!! This lesson is a game changer for me.... it was one of the most intuitive , not to mention, interesting lessons for getting around the fretboard I have ever seen.. Keep up the good work!

THANK YOU!!! looking at the scales in this way is a lot easier than memorizing the 5 boxes could you recommend a similar practice routin for getting good at rhythm guitar techniques?

I watch Marty for help learning the best way to explain guitar. I’ve played for ever but it’s hard to explain in an easy way to understand. I figure maybe a few hundred more videos of Marty and I’ll have a better chance relaying my thoughts where they can be understood better and hopefully actually help people? It’s harder than people think to instruct no matter how well you play!

This just absolutely blew my mind. Thank you. I finally understand a concept that I've long searched for.

Really appreciate this, particular the sliding up and down part. It’s really helping tie things together for me. Peace

I've been playing the rhythm guitar for all my life because I never dared to solo (and I had no knowledge). Now, in my late twenties, you literally opened up a (quite easy, as it seems!) world for me. THANK. YOU.

Can you please do all along the watchtower pt.3 as a Christmas gift to us

I need all this basic refresher. I've been watching your videos and so I subscribed. Thanks for your work! Sometimes the obvious isn't obvious until someone points out how obvious it is, so I'll mention this for new players: Pentatatonics have 5 notes, so one easy way to grok the whole neck is to learn the 5-string, 2-note pattern and what degree that note is (1234 or 5th). 3 will be 1 whole step, and 2 will be 1.5 steps, then this pattern just repeats slightly offset over and over ad infinitum. In the long run this will serve some of you better than trying to picture halved penta box shapes. Absolutely do this in the 3 notes per string, 7 string pattern too. It will change your life.

I would like to add to Rays sentiments below - I have spent enough time the saddle but your guidance and down to earth approach has elevated my playing immensely. Thanks for taking the time to do what you do.

Hey Marty, thank you so much for your teaching us struggling "want-a-be's". Right on lessons, great attitude, one of the best teaching set of lessons on the Web. How about letting us watch you play with your band jamming at a real show? That would be great fun to watch and very inspiring. Thanks, again

I've been working on learning solo'ing for the last two months everday after 5 years of learning rhythm guitar from you and others. And I was able to follow the whole lesson though i had to pause it many times. And can now play in the key of C all over the neck man what a lesson. I'm going to have to review this many times to get it deep into my long term memory. Thanks for the skill Marty!

I have been trying to learn the pentatonic shapes for years now, but not with much success. Just so happy you broke those boxes down this way and made it way simpler. Thanks very much for all the lessons Marty. Cheers.

by far the best guitar teacher on youtube, you explain everything so easy that it sets you apart, THANK YOU!

Thank you very much for these

Hi thank you this lesson has really give me a huge jump in understanding scales and extending them as I'm really struggling to understand, is they other specific videos you have that covers this category please thank you once again.

Probably (definitely) one of the best guitar lessons on the Web. This is like 47 lessons in one. Thank you marty

Wow, you just clearly explained to me a concept in 13 minutes that I just could not remember no how many times I looked at the notes all charted out. This is why it really helps to have a teacher and not just books. I’ve never had each position explained. 13 minutes was all it took to increase my lead/soloing 200%. Ive played for years and soloing was always my weakest point. I felt like I was at a standstill and I wasn’t making any progress so my passion waned. Now I’m back to wanting to play all day and all night.

11:15 That was the slickest All Along The Watch Tower plug I've ever seen 😂

These are great to know, but they can also become so familiar that we revert to them too often. Exploring different scales, and learning the 7 modes and seeing how they all connect is really important too! Harmonic minor, and diminished scales are a great way to spice up your playing.

This is such a great lesson. I have played guitar for 40 years and I would be such a better guitar player than I am now if an early teacher had sown me this simple pattern and practice routine. If you are new to guitar playing or simply trying to develop better technique take what Marty shows you in this video and work on it until it is ingrained into your playing. You will become a fretboard master.

Hilarious getting the ‘dude! stop trying to learn guitar solos using scales’ ad while watching this haha Great lesson, excited for these drills to improve my playing!

I started playing guitar at 15 I’m 23 now and you taught me my first song “over the hills and far away” I’ve progressed tremendously since then but I’m happy to see you still out here doing what you live teaching millions of musicians all around stay groovy mane ✌️

I've been watching and learning since 2013 man, Marty brother you have helped me through so many dark days. Thank you brother

I’ve been playing for almost ten years but I swear I learn something new every time is watch one of his lessons.

Dude I've been really applying your videos just improving on backing tracks. Never realized I could make the music I am. Thank you!!

Guitar lesson on 'Money' - Pink Floyd please?

Apart from good timing and perfect pitch - Vibrato, gate time (when to stop a note - is as important as when to start a note), velocity on and on - these small little things that make up a good sounding guitarist. that many guitarists miss out on their playings and make them sound just bad without knowing why. And a lot of guitarists don't even know that they sound bad because they don't record and listen to themselves as often as they should be and compare with pro guitarist so they don't even recognise what's good and bad.

I find all your lessons so helpful thanks very much man. Much love!!!!

Awesome lesson using the whole neck. Glad I stumbled upon it. Exactly what I’ve been trying to work on.

Great video!

Absolutely beautiful tele. ...what year model is that beauty....thanks Marty

you make it smooth marty. also ever since i started teaching my self music theory it has mad learning new concepts far easier. keep on rockin bro

Thanks for helping me get into guitar. I learned my first song from you and have been progressing since. Such a great hobby I’m glad I didn’t miss out on!👍

3:34 thank you Marty I’m gonna practice that

Go ahead Marty...you can say it...."This is my FAVOURITE guitar" ;-)

great vid, really like the walk with ring finger, great tool for reps and building over the position gaps

Very helpful- especially using the "extensions". Thanks for another great lesson!

been watching learning and loving Marty since before he had salt in that pepper!

Man, YOU'RE FUCKING AWESOME.

Marty I absolutely love your channel! Very informative and above all else the way you you go about teaching us makes it simple and easy to remember and mimic. 🤘🏻 keep on rocking in the free world.

thanks for the great effort to share your knowledge on such techniques keep it up bro

More videos like this please.

Marty you’re one heck of a guitar player! 🎸hope I can sound like u one day!!!

My mind is blown! Thanks for this. I have been watching your videos since GJ and I still find Videos I have yet to see.

Marty You are a great teacher I learn a lot from you. you lesson about "Music theory of a key" is really one of the things I needed keep moving forward in my learning. But I was not aware of that.

Those clothes with the blonde telecaster works so well, I've never thought of matching clothing with the guitar until now. Thank you for looking slick Marty and teaching these lessons!

that L shape extension has helped me sooo much in leads

I have a blizzard pearl, maple fret tele just like that one and it is my favorite. Such an easy one to play! Great principles to follow - THANKS!

I’ve felt a little stuck in a rut and this video helped me tremendously Marty!