I was taught this technique back at Berklee in the 80's. I never quite adopted it into my playing but am poking around with it again. Your video is spot on and it got me excited to work on it again so it becomes part of my regular soloing. Great job!
thanks thanks finally a clear idea about outside playn! in my opinion one of the best solos outside chords changes ever heard is in J..Scofield" resolution " in an ECM record of the eighties with M.Johnsson and bill Frisell..ciao from Italy.
1. Just listening to you improvise was worth watching the video for, the lesson was a huge cherry on top. 2. I'd love a tut on how to make your guitar sound as part of the mix when playing with backing tracks! I can't seem to figure that out! Thanks man!
So far, you're the best teacher on playing "outside"! You were understandable because you speak in English, by that I mean, "in Laymen terms"! I don't mind being talked down to, when the person who's teaching knows more than I ! I can understand you, your terminology is clear and not at Geometry level! Thanks! You got a New student that's listening to you, keep it going!!
Thanks for your lessons jack! The one on phrasing in particular was very helpful, it improved my improvising a lot! Can't wait to try this tips as well, to (hopefully 😂) spice up my playing even more! And also can't wait to listen to your music, I'm sure it will be awesome!
again a simple approach that changes everyting. Now i wonder why even if i know of this way of working scales out (connecting to the nearest note on the new bar or pattern), i never do that. LOL
Dude, the fuzzy goatee’s gone! Now we can see your true “guitar faces” lol. My question/request is related to productivity: How do you come up with so many cool backing tracks to play over in just one week between each Free Lesson Friday. I feel like it takes me FOREVER to release a song, but it’s like you have a new song each week. If nothing else, I’d love to speed up production enough to have something new to play/perform each week. Thanks.
I know that this question is not for me, but here's what helps me doing 2-3 songs per week: 1. have a deadline. in my case I owe client a song and have a strict deadline, so I know that if i am not able to write, I will let somebody down. responsibility is a great thing. In this case Jack needs to make content regularly, so it's safe to say, that this helps him a little bit too. 2. Use structures. I know that it seems not very creative to copy and paste things, but repeating stuff was a common thing in music for centuries. So basically if you have some kind of a main riff\chorus and a verse, then you have 50-75% of the song. That's where arrangement and production comes into play, so you can distinguish parts from each other. 3. Don't be too harsh on yourself. Sometimes you have a perfect melody idea or riff or something like that and you want everything else in the song to be just as exciting. but it's hard for that part to shine, if everything else is shining, you know? basically, it's important to know when to stop working on a song. 4. Sit down and write. I often have this mood when I feel very uncreative, but it's pointless to wait for that feeling of inspiration. basically you just need to set everything up and start writing regardless of how you feel today. 5. Use others work for inspiration. I am not saying that you need to rip off other songs, but a good movie, book or a concert often gives you a great emotion that translates well into an interesting music idea. nowadays it can even be new music tool. i.e. a pedal, plug-in or something like that. I am in no way a master of making hit songs or anything like that, but here's what helps me on a daily basis. sorry again for interrupting
Hi Jack, your videos are dam cool. I m grateful to come across a guitarist like you. I would like to know what scale approaches and some common licks which i have observed. Like the sweeping thing you do and others... Could you please do a lesson on that? TC
Great lesson as usual. Look forward to your music coming out. I would appreciate any tips on improving my legato playing - especially pull-offs - which seem a real struggle when changing strings. Thanks.
Hi jack! As always, Great playing... I was wondering how you're liking that Fortin Cali Suite? I demoed it last week and bought it this week. It is very versatile. definitely not a one-trick pony! Cheers...
Hey Jack, your videos are brilliant, I have purchased your JTC Masterclass and going through it these days. Would love to be able to play even at half the calibre as yours one day. Cuz of this lockdown I've finally taken a little bit of time out to practice and learn some new stuff.. However, with the little time I have, it would be great if you could do a video with few tips on what you would suggest guys in the same boat as me should do to make the most of it. So, basically what to practice, how long for and how to keep track of our progress, as honestly there's so much stuff to learn both application of theory and technique wise that it's very difficult to decide a set routine. Also, I would love to do a few Skype lessons with you, however Ive checked on your website and it doesn't look like there are any slots available. So if there are any slot available then please do let me know please. Keep on rocking!
Hijack! Sorry, put your hands down. Just found your channel, and I'm already learning valuable things. I have a question though. Not to be a smartass, but what is the *hard* way to play outside? I mean, if you're simply moving shapes *up* a half step, then it seems you could just as easily move the shape *down* a half step, or two or three steps...at the end of the day, you could probably play chromatic licks, and it would be about the same thing, yes?
Hey, maybe you could do a video on descending pentatonic legato runs? I can almost never switch my fingers fast enough if it's all pull offs in pentatonic runs. Maybe the opening run from stairway to heaven's solo explains what I'm trying to say. That would be insanely helpful, would love to see your approach towards that.
Thanks for the ideas, this is something I can definitely look to test. BTW: did I tell you that you inspired me.to get a Strandberg classic? :) Graphite though, the Malta blue were not available. I would like to make your type of config as well. Do you have also push/pull?
Ahh dude! This is seriously awesome! ❤️ I think Strandberg will do a release soon on these new pickups which should give you all the info you need to do the same configuration I have. It is push/pull btw!
@@JackGardiner great! I am waiting for a Fender S-1 switch to start tinker with the exiting pickups and I.will later upgrade (I will need to get a custom pickgard though). I might need to ask you how the pickup holes are placed though :)
I've been struggling for a long time, and I feel like im stuck in a Rut, Can you teach the pattern in the intro, or some cliche pattern in Outside playing/ Fusion? Btw, this vid. is Great!!!! I hope you'll read this :)
Awsome video Jack ! Could you make a video of how you created this amazing smooth blues phrasing and the inspirations you had ? And how you practiced licks all over the neck ?
Hey man! I'm not in the project right now, but I can tell you it's the Mid-Gain Lead from the Fortin Cali Suite Demo I did here on the channel! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-txvdaDUd0OI.html
Hey man! I would love to. I just don’t have the means to keep upgrading at the minute whilst paying for my album etc. Unfortunately these videos bring in pretty much 0 income!
Next lesson: PLease break down some of the rhythms you play in the leads in the beginning and how you go about practicing them and composing with them. Lessons are almost always about what notes to play and never about rhythms, it's so weird
