Noel Gallagher's Pentatonic Soloing Masterclass

A look at how Noel Gallagher (Oasis) uses the Pentatonic Scale to craft the Don't Look Back In Anger Solo.

For much info on Pentatonic shapes, check out this video:

Also Full Access Patreon members can download my PDF guide on Pentatonic Shapes here:

[liamthebarber]

I’ve been learning the guitar for around 18 months and I love Oasis/ Noel’s music. I’m no musician, but what I’ve noticed is that Noel seems to be the musical version of a Chef that’s got 5 Michelin stars but only uses the food in his mom’s kitchen to cook.
I’ve seen loads of incredible musicians on YouTube, TikTok and instagram etc, slaying guitar solos, juggling drumsticks and playing bass guitars with seemingly magical finger movements, but none of them can write an album of music that changes the musical landscape of a generation by using such simple chords and original melodies.
And he’s a proper music fan. Absolute hero to me ✊🏻😎✊🏻

[pmgraham]

This is well timed. I’ve been studying these tutorials and they have significantly improved my playing. It feels like they have been building up to this one

[ricwh]

I’ve watched so many tutorials about the pentatonic scale but your tutorials has really opened my eyes to how to move around the fret board. Thanks 😊

[IIChristisKingII]

Perfect video in time for the current Oasis reunion.

[politicachata]

This is the perfect video for the perfect solo, a double Masterclass!!!

[KevinKraushaar]

I almost skipped past this for I thought it was too simple, but then I decided to stick around and learn the lead and damn it was awesome!!!

[c.h.fieldsports]

I’ve seen you teach those shapes numerous times, it’s some of the first things I tried to use, I’ve also seen Noel Gallagher playing numerous times on videos, but never actually noticed he was using that scale/ shape, great video, and it just highlights what you’ve been showing us, , finger wise I struggle to get my pinky involved ( osteoarthritis in my hands, so limited mobility, ) it’s something I’ve actually been concerned about, but it looks like I could probably manage with the fingers that work 😂( to be fair, I’m still 💩, but only been playing 18 months) look forward to your next tutorial 👍👍🤠🎸

[frankaq]

Thanks for another useful, fun lesson, Jules!

[billhenderson]

Noel Gallagher can make a guitar sing. My guitar heros have something in common, they make the guitar sing! Great lesson thanks!

[kevinlawrence]

Brilliant lesson, beautifully explained; thank you!

[dg]

Thank you Jules, your videos have transformed my guitar playing. I'm starting to sound like I know what I'm doing!

[nialld]

A very good, example of usage of pentatonic shapes across the neck

[brostoevsky]

This was excellent! Ironically I approach the guitar much the same way as Noel, unintentionally of course. Some of this theory touches what I've been working on with my guitar instructor. It's all good good timing I say! Cheers mate!

[arsonne]

Love to see Noel getting some recognition. A million guys can play stuff that's more technically impressive than him but they could never be 1/10000th of the songwriter he is.

[SAVERIOCASADONTE]

Most of his solos and riffs can be sung. He knew that people, in their inner souls, wanted pentatonic notes!

[mickh]

Well done, and thanks, Jules. Great stuff 🎸👍

[Mavity]

His voice, amazing, annoys me he doesn’t show more, he has the best voice in the world ❤

[davidnoble]

Hey, here is a masterclass for all you fretboard w****r/s out there complaining about someone giving Noel some respect.
The people that you admire will never ever ever sell Wembley Stadium a venue of 100, 000 seats, 10 times in a row!

The whole point of music is to make people feel good and Noel Gallagher has achieved that millions upon millions of times over for decades now ! And judging by the demand to see him back in Oasis, that fact has just been amplified to becoming a global phenomenon unlike anything we’ve seen!

Song writing, melodic playing and having an incredible ability to makes millions happy consistently!
That is what being a true artist and musician is all about!

Class over !!

[Timbo]

Well done Jules.... very much appreciated mate!

[lupobikes]

Once i reach the guitar skills of Noel i may be in the position to say that he is an average guitarist. Until then i gaze in wonder and try my best. Great inspiration. Thx for this video 👌