The BEST WAY to STOP Random Playing (and Instantly be More Musical)

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[Aurazan]

FINALLY! Someone explained it to me! Everyone is like "learn the chords, they are important" and that's literally all they say and I'm thinking "but why? I don't wanna strum and play the chords, I wanna learn how to make riffs and play solos" Thank you! I get it now.

[jaydenvessel]

I can’t believe that at 4:22 am, I finally found the video I needed to really solidify my lead playing, you’re a godsend

[seanfitzpatrick]

It's really fun to hear other guitarists talk about their journey because most of us have taken the same path while, at the time, thinking that our journey is unique. When I made the chord-scale connection some years back, I likened it to Neo seeing the blueprint of the matrix for the first time. This step (the one this lesson teaches) is both a huge step toward melodic soloing and a giant eye opener as to how much there is to learn. The consolation prize is that you will know what it is you need to get better at in almost an instant.

[oldbridgemaker]

This. This is exactly why David Gilmour's solos sound so melodic. He plays to the changes not to the key. I learned the solo to Time on keyboard, playing the chords with my left hand and the melody with my right. I noticed right away that the vast majority of the melody notes were contained in the chord being played at the time. Lightbulb moment.

[chinacharltan]

I've been playing guitar for years, and I'm a chronic-noodler when I improvise. I refuse to memorise scales because I know it would just feed my bad habit of random note selection. The hope was that I would instinctively learn to feel the music and the soulful solos would somehow emerge one day after lots of mindless noodling. But it hasn't. And I think you've finally unlocked the door for me to break the plateau I've been in for years with these simple, logical and practical first steps. I am very grateful for this, and I look forward to putting it to work soon.

[carlako]

I'm an engineer learning guitar, and for the last couple years I've known there was some connection to good sounding solos and scales but could not figure it out. I just knew I wasn't doing it.
Hearing you verbally made that connection made sense, and then hearing your improv got my heart racing because I understood it! Thank you :D

[ArdFarkable]

This guy is directly helping hundreds of thousands of aspiring players. This is what makes a legend! Thank you!

[jimc]

Mark Zabel: He's easily presented us with the best guitar instruction on the Internet in (under) seven minutes! Everyone should save this very nicely portrayed and demonstrated pertinent short lesson into their favorite file and refer back to it until we have it 10 or more times!! Jim C.

[mr.prower]

You said it took you time to finally understand what you were doing wrong... and you don't even hesitate to share it with us! You truly are a good man.

[jamdanaur]

I've been playing for decades (ugh, I'm old). I've based most of my solos around the minor pentatonic scale and it's various positions around the neck. Along the way I've learned passing tones, blue notes, and other things that have me playing what I've seen described as the mixolydian, major pentatonic, and blues scales. I'm trying to eliminate a lot of those extra notes to focus more on box one of the minor pentatonic because there is a riches of potential there. The licks you present and how you connect them to chords was eye, and ear opening, to me. While you didn't play anything that I don't already have in my seemingly limited bag of tricks, the intention with which notes are chosen is something which will recast my solos into something grounded in logic for me and rooted in those classic rock licks for those listening. I'm so glad that I discovered your channel! I also see that your other vids will provide additional treasure to explore. Thank you!!

[jlrjlrjlr]

This video is well organized. You're clear, concise, and your enthusiasm really shows. Thanks!

[haideesoto]

Hi Mark, this is the best advice I've ever reiceived in my decades of playing guitar. And by the way one learns all chord positions along the neck within the pentatonic boxes. I have yet a long way to go, but now the road is clear. A million thanks for this....really. Greetings from Spain.

[seabyrd]

Love your lessons. They are so well constructed, logical and to the point. Thanks again.

[MichaelLittle]

The simplicity of the explanation was nice. As it just got right to the heart of the matter for someone looking to make music. Also, I appreciated "the little secret" at the end, which basically says, "Just do it, and your ears will soon catch on".

[GrandpaJean]

This instruction motivated me to keep learning. I was stuck at this exact point knowing the CAGED shapes etc, but aimlessly moving around. Thank you for such a great breakdown.

[fender_fan]

One of the finest guitar lessons I've seen on YouTube. Found this video by accident while looking for someone else's lesson page but this is honestly better. I've been playing scales for two years now and not understanding how to make them into leadlines or solos. It's starting to make sense now. You've more than earned my subscribe!

[johnnewman]

This is such a great tool for learning where all your chords are in any particular area of the guitar. It seems a little overwhelming at first (I always struggle with major and minor chord shapes for chords outside the regular I, IV, V) but it really does work like a charm to improve the melodic quality in your playing. This is one lesson I'll be working on for quite a while. Thanks Mark, your videos always seem to come through with the most useful stuff that helps someone play right now!

[jeffnewman]

Thanks Mark, we are so fortunate to have you on YouTube. The way you explain things makes it easy to understand for both the beginner and the intermediate. First class mate, cheers

[ProfessorHoffman]

This is exactly what I've been struggling with recently. You broke it down so well and helped me understand how and where I can improve. Thank you!

[jarridb]

This is the Holy Grail of guitar lessons, couldn't figure out how to get out of the noodling stage, feel like I've been in it for too long now. Can't imagine how much time I've wasted practicing the wrong way. Thank you so much for this!