Hi Shane and thanks so much for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
no prob at all - so glad to help and thank u for ur kind words on this lesson. Keep up all that hard work and keep having fun with it. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RU-vid channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ru-vid.com - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@Thouchins One of the main purposes of drop tunings is to make power chords much easier. Also, if you think it doesn't sound much different, then you've never heard very low drop tunings.. There is a HUGE difference between E Standard and say, Drop C or B.
@Thouchins drop tuning is often used to match deep vocals or grunting, plus it makes certain things like bending much easier- blues legend Albert King for instance detuned to C or C# to be able to bend three notes up (or rather, pull the strings downwards), so it's not just a metal thing.
Hi and thanks so much for checking out this lesson - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Dave what kikd of amp are you using for this lesson? You have such a rich nasty tone man 🤙🏽🤙🏽 all these years later and im still referring bsck to these killer videos thanks Dave
no prob at all and thank u for watching this video and for ur support over the years. Man, we filmed this lesson so long ago that I can't remember what amp rig I had hooked up for that shoot. I should have taken notes - my bad and I am sorry that I can't be more helpful on that. On some of the older vids I may know the amp but I dont remember this one. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RU-vid channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ru-vid.com - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@rockongoodpeople Awesome! I do love Dave and David's lessons as well, in fact I haven't seen any instructors on this youtube page give a bad lesson, I just find myself missing Willie! haha.
right on - love this tuning! And thank u so much for checking out this video - really appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as I have tons of killer content and lessons lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I have another RU-vid channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ru-vid.com - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
im in limbo man iv been playing for years but soloing and scales is the one obstacle i just cannot tackle. drop b is where i always play but that first lick was tough. i dont know what im doing wrong
Hi and dont beat yourself up as soloing and scales is challenging for sure and we are struggle with them. I suggest stripping it back and starting with the basic pentatonic scales and learning a few of those and then some lead techniques so u can take the scale notes and start doing musical things with them like slides, bends, vibrato, hammer ons, etc. I have a full on video curriculum on my website at www.NextLevelGuitar.com that u may want to ck out. Its step by step with a huge section on lead guitar with subsections on scales and on techniques. Check it out as there is a free 3 day pass on the home page and let me know if you have any other questions. And thank u for watching this video - really appreciated. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more content coming soon. And just in case you didn't know I also have another RU-vid channel at EPIC GUITAR INSTRUCTION here - ru-vid.com - which is more song based - be sure and check that one out also and learn some killer songs - lots of killer lessons and content as I post on both channels. And please subscribe to the channels. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@motorcitymadman06 i hear ya. that axe is sweeeet. i wish they would add the description of the axe with the other related information myself. maybe someone will chime in and clear this up for us, my guess is it may have something to do with an advertising situation or conflict of interest? btw love the videos, you guys rock. and clue us in on the gear. ill be looking all over google images to figure this out now. :-)
one thing i can never do is alternate pick scales and solos fast. i always been able to play kiss and acdc solos and shit like that. ive been trying for years to be able to improvise on guitar. ive never had in issue learning a solo from a song. but trying to improvise my own solo i never know what im doing.
Hi and thank u for checking out this lesson and for your kind words - most appreciated. And be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar. And have a safe and happy holiday! Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
@Thouchins you become a little desensitized to it considering most modern rock bands tune this low anyway. its done to relieve string tension which causes the string to move in wider vibration patterns, which causes a significant tonal change, a bit hard to describe. also it allows a lower range, considering how little time the average guitarist spends above fret 15 or so, the loss of the high range is acceptable. and lastly some vocalists need lower tunings to accommodate for their voices.
you will get it - just keep at it and work the licks up slow and the speed and sweeping will come with time - u can do it! And thank u for watching this lesson - most appreciated. Be sure to take a good look around the channel as we have tons of killer lessons taught in the same format - lots of fun stuff. Enjoy and stay tuned - lots more killer content and lessons coming soon. Keep up all that hard work on that guitar and please subscribe to the channel. Take care, and rock on! -David Taub, Next Level Guitar Inc. & EGI
Awesome guitar, awesome player, awesome lesson, but should raise the action, pretty much every note he plays has a buzz, when you palm mute the strings shouldn't be scratching against the high frets, even if it doesn't come through the amp, the strings won't resonate 100% fully, and that's never a good thing.
mrnothing Hi - I believe these are .009s on Dave's guitar in this lesson - he generally likes .009s and .010s. And thanks for watching and hoping that we can help you along in your guitar journey. If you like our teaching style be sure to check out our full on video instructional website at www.nextlevelguitar.com its a complete structured guitar curriculum, over 1650 lessons in total for all level players - 3 day all access FREE pass on the home page - with lots more lessons with Dave Nassie! great stuff - give the site a good test drive and enjoy! Take care and keep on rocking on that guitar. -David T, NLG
it's all down hill once you pretend the 5th fret is the nut If you want to go major...just pretend it's the 3rd fret. add the 2 notes accordingly to get different modes or scales.
kim young Hello Kim - right on! Thanks for your insights - most appreciated! And thanks so much for watching our lessons. We wish you the best of luck with all your musical endeavors. Hope we are helping you along in your guitar journey. Not sure if you know but also be sure to check out our full on video instructional website at www.nextlevelguitar.com its a complete structured guitar curriculum, over 1650 lessons in total for all level players - 3 day all access FREE pass on the home page - great stuff - give the site a good test drive and enjoy! Take care and keep on rocking on that guitar in 2015!. -David T, NLG
rockongoodpeople I use some of ur lesson from YT. they're helpful. Anyways...another way to look at it is...to play it like the middle D string.lmao... You know...like the low E string was to the high E. This way you don't have to think too much. Your brain gets use to playing the low string two frets up after a while. If you use Open G tuning it actually sounds mean too. Now the A string is drop a whole tone as will. So the 2 lower strings are 2 frets up. I leave the high E alone. This way I can solo without having to many brain farts But it actually helps you to build chord memorize chord using the middle D string as the root note..In other words the 7th fret. In drop D or D minor the nut/12ftret is like the 7th fret
Ben Wallace As you know playing in drop D allows you to play the 5 chords by just barring straight across. As you know it gets done quickly. Plus a lot of cool riffs could be played. The BLUES VERIATION 3 has 3 options notes.... R......b3.x..4.X..5........b7..x..R. Just play where the inlays are at (except the 9th fret...Play at the 10th fret to get the b7) Anyways... someone finally explained to me why the B string is tuned the way they are. It's so we could play barr chords easier for the top side. Plus they're also tune to perfect 5th... In other words...they're use as DRONE notes while we strum....Basically tune to E in standard tuning.... In the key of E. All the notes at the NUT are in E minor pentatonic. (As if it's the 5th fret in A minor. KEYS are just PITCH) Songs such as Rock Candy or Purple Haze are in E...You can hear Ronnie play the 2 top strings as drone notes on the up stroke... Anyways...while in drop D...Im still playing the low string as if I'm in E while im doing riffs using the two or three lower strings...ect While doing single strings riff..I'll simply pretend the 5th is the NUTS (as in A minor) for everything from A strings up..... KEYS are just PITCH... I learn all the notes from 7th fret to 12 fret (in C maj/ Amin) to complete my knowledge of the fret board..... That's actually easier than what I made it..lol Just place your index on the 7th fret (E note A string) ITS THE SAME PATTER as OPEN position/NUT...Everything moved up a string.lol...You'll get use to as adjusting for the B or learn other modes. In other words...learn how to play towards the NUT... Kind of like the same concept as playing the open C chord or the C barr .... In other words...in A minor at NUT/12 fret ( A string as my root)....I master playing towards the BRIDGE and NUT...
Ben Wallace This blew my mind...The outro solo to Hotel Ca. are simply triads descending chromatically,lol It'll also help you in music theory comprehension..Such VAMPING... More important...it helped me to play using G string as root....because the way the B string is tune to a maj3 from G... Using the the G and B string. It's a lot easier than most people makes it. Most the tabs you see are wacked.lol Basic chords alter back and froth from maj or min INTERVALS...visa versa 1,3,5....From Root to 3 is MAJ...From 3 to 5 is minor... 1,b3,5. From Root to b3 is minor. From b3 to 5 is MAJOR. Diminish belongs in the minors family min and min....From b3 to b5 is minor Augmented belongs in MAJ Maj, Maj....from 3 to #5 is Maj. A FULL diminished is ALL minor intervals. 1,b3,b5,bb7....From b5 to bb7 is min. It's fully symetrical. From bb7 to octive is also another minor interval. It's also Banned from playing in Church because it sounds demonic.... You'll see in the last mode of the harmonic minor scale.... A HALF diminished is 1,b3,b5,b7 From b5 to b7 is MAJ INTERVALS You'll see this in the ii chord/mode of the harmonic minor scale or the Vii mode of the Major scale. Chord building/triads stacking is simply.. EVERY OTHER NOTE. You'll simply get different chords doing EVERY OTHER NOTES...no mater what scale you use... That's the formula/equation. STACK IT ...EVERY OTHER NOTE. Anyways...just play B min triads. Then Bb diminished. Then A Maj Then Ab diminish Then G Maj Then Gb min/b6 Then E min ... Then Gb Maj. The only place where the ROOT dosnt go chromatic is from E and Gb... In Hotel Ca...it's in B minor but the V chord gets VAMP ( Gb maj) It's basically from the V mode of the harmonic minor scale. AKA Phrygian Dominant. This exercise is not so much about the song. It's more about mastering the INTERVALS from the G string to B string. This is where thing gets shift up one fret....Otherwise it wouldnt be so wicked to master the fretboard. The rest of the strings are tune to Perfect 4th or perfect 5th, if inverted...
Great Video! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you tried - Rozardner Inspiring Chord Reality (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for how to play guitar scales minus the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my best friend Jordan finally got excellent success with it.
