Chord Tone Soloing Secrets

In this video I discuss my approach to soloing interestingly and melodically over chord changes. At 05:44 I say C# when I should say G#! To clarify the chord progression is: E-C#m-E-C#m-Bm-A-G#7-A

Hi 00:00
Intro soloing 01:08
Chord tone soloing? 02:37
The chord progression 04:35
Correction: I mean of course G# not C#! 05:44
The chord progression 05:59
Root notes 07:07
Triads 10:16
Playing out of chord shapes 13:43
Arpeggios in position 14:52
Gear used in this video 18:13
Bye 18:52

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[acpg]

As a couple of you have pointed out, I misspeak at 05:44 and say C# when I should of course say G#. To clarify, the chord progression is: E-C#m-E-C#m-Bm-A-G#7-A.

[rodneysmart]

"noodling up and down scales and regurgitating stock phrases and licks"
Ouch, I took that personally.
Always the best videos. My neighbors and I appreciate what you've done for my playing.

[docsketchy]

Well, this might just be the single greatest guitar tutorial I've ever seen on YouTube. It's crystal clear, easy to follow, and builds up an essential skill from very basic beginnings. Well done!

[Mike-rwnh]

Between Eric Haugen’s channel and your own stellar output, I do believe I have all bases covered for my wants and needs. Thank you.

[ShannonMarie_aguafiestasvlogs]

I really appreciate that you show the different steps you can take to get better at soloing. Thank you!

[jwsorrell]

Exactly what I was looking for. Your lessons are very good and your playing is outstanding. I appreciate what you do.

[Jamesisapayne]

I always appreciate your tasteful playing Adrian and that opening solo was simply beautiful. Wish more people would see that rather than bursting off as many notes as possible it’s all about the feeling and emotional journey. Thanks for the great content as always

[robindavis]

This is the most straightforward, comprehensive explanation of chord tone soloing, and its developmental steps, I have ever seen. I have seen many of them. I am pretty far down the path of this. But it would have been good to have had this a couple of years ago, although there are certainly benefits to having organically hashed it out on my own from self-study and the bits and pieces one gleans from various sources. This is very well done.

[tomneal]

Videos like this convince me that chord tone soloing is really the single most important thing to work on for lead guitar.

[danieli.]

No one has ever accused me of playing melodically or interestingly.

[Jazzmaster]

Perfect : the lesson, the playing and the guitar tone. I'm always amazed by the "Hi Fi" tone of Jazzmasters. It sounds so different depending on your touch's dynamic and where you pick the string.

[cliftonjarvis]

You are the first person I tried to learn guitar from, I think it was over four years ago I am 64 still at it thanks.

[paulbillingham]

With such great phrasing, tone and vibrato, even just the root notes sounded sweet. Reminds me when playing live, to stay within my abilities and not try to impress with something I haven't been able to achieve in practice .

[kevinhines]

Excellent lesson! I really like the phrase at 1:56. The tone is very fitting.

[circlemover]

If I may add this opinion, when soloing in a song, have a musical conversation with the feel, melody and lyrics. Keep in mind that a great solo does not usurp the song - there is little point to throwing in a solo when its not needed - but enhances its musical direction as truly demonstrated here. Cool.

[dougsmith]

The perfect lesson for me at this point in my playing! Timing is everything, and I happened to be at a point where Chord Tones have really struck a Note with me! 😊🤷🏾🎸
Fantastic lesson, Thank You!
This will really help!

[johnnylauderdale]

Excellent lesson. I really appreciate you going through each step in detail, from the chord progression up. Gives me a lot to practice, and makes me confident I will be able to apply the concepts to other things. Lovely tone as well!

[jteichma]

Hi Adrian, just wanted to share that this exercise really helped me put together all the things I’ve learned in my life in a musical way. Thanks so much!

[guitarsaremyweakness]

You are at boss level guitar instruction. Inspirational, articulate, and chops for days.

[andredecaires]

This is about the fifth time looking at this lesson. Could not get it before. Too advanced for me. So Im back again today, and FINALLY, some lights are turning on. Great lesson. Plenty practice still ahead. Thanks.