Blues Guitar Lessons - The First Scale You Should Learn How to Solo - E minor Pentatonic Scale

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[alco]

just turned 62 beat cancer so i bought a gibson and i'm learning how to play thanks

[hunterthibodeaux]

I think one of the absolute best things about your lessons is the fact that you basically ALWAYS begin your videos by playing what you are about to teach! That allows the more advanced players to go ahead and start learning visually and auditorily without having to hear somebody blabber on for 5 or so minutes only to realize that the lesson is crap!! Other teachers should take note of this and start out the same way!! Best guitar instructor on the net BY FAR!!

[MajorGunning]

Marty you are the f**king man. The quality of these lessons is off the charts and the fact that they are free blows my mind. Thanks you so much for the effort you put into this. I've improved so much because of you and I'm truly grateful.

[johndougherty]

I guess 60 yrs. isnt to late to learn how to play the guitar .
Self-taught, and I am getting better because of sites like this one .
Fun stuff!!, and thanks Marty for breaking down the Blues so guys like me, can follow along with out getting lost in the shuffle. ( pun intended )

[crazedzealots]

I watched this video a year or so ago and had no idea what I was beginning to learn. Now a year later I can play the pentatonic shapes 1 through 5 all up and down the neck in any key i want. Thanks Marty for being a great teacher, also I love your connected blues pentatonic pattern and love to throw it into my soloing.

[pieces]

Marty: "Alright so here's the scale" 9:40
Me: "Ah ok i get it"

Also Marty: 10:25
Me: "Aight imma head out"

[chrismoss]

Hi Marty, You're such a great teacher and despite nearing 70 I'm up early every day (just like going back to school) to practice and learn from your videos. So a big thanks Marty for making my life more enjoyable through these difficult times.

[TheMinorFallsTheMajorLifts]

This video was a huge eye opener for me. The E minor pentatonic reminds me of a good $75 bottle of single malt scotch. It’s accessible, affordable, and why choose a $200 bottle when the right $75 bottle is already a work of art. Thank you, Marty. Can’t wait to go practice this scale with a jam track.

[michaelknox]

This is a beautiful lesson, Marty. Not even private teachers give this much information in 15 minutes. You really are genuine guy. I've subscribed.

[georgesmodels]

I watched several of your videos without having a guitar. I simply paid attention to your excellent explanations and I went out and bought a Martin DSS-15M and started playing E minor pentatonic scales right away. Within two days, I had several songs down and am really enjoying my new guitar. In all fairness, I play classical piano, but have never attempted playing anything other than 250 year old music. Thanks for producing these great videos.

[taylan-]

I love how he absolutely kills it for the first 2 minutes and then looks at the camera and is like ''heeeey whatsupp you guys'', like he just sees the camera is rolling hahaha

[marcinjasinski]

I love how you just break into the song or jam during lesson. I had to leave my guitar behind when I was moving out from England and I've got myself a new one after almost two years of break. I learned from you back then and now I'm revisiting to get back into it. The moment you just burst into playing Moby Dick I was like "I WANT TO LEARN THIS RIFF". And by looking at your fingers I kinda did. Need to solve the awesome bridge in this song yet but I love how everything is coming back to me and that along the way I learned new lick thanks to you. I owe you rebirth of my passion man :)

[rollastoney]

Who hasn’t learned even a little bit from Marty. What a great dude. Much love.

[gustavgustavsson]

I´m 66 and just got an electric guitar together. So now i´m starting out with your blues serie, its awesome how much you have tought me in a short time. Keep up the good work.

[pgskatepg]

I've been taking acoustic guitar lessons, advanced beginner. But Marty's lessons are so beginner friendly but I've learned complicated songs from his lessons. Thanks Marty. You're the best.

[bossb]

Hey Marty, I’m 67 years old, played 35 years ago a fair amount not much since. Always loved the blues, not I can learn, you rock. Love your teaching style! A big thanks!!

[sallison]

You're THE BEST teacher on the internet! Thanks for ALL your hard work. The Old Classic Rocker

[lee.j]

Alright and we're back!!! So good Marty love the passion

[dennismulligan]

I am 57 been playing for years but never advanced enough to play lead. I am a lesson four and have already opened a world of jamming. Thank you!

[andrewloya]

I just wanna thank you for doing what you're doing Marty. I've been playing for years and never liked lessons and always played by ear. You make lessons fun again..