Lesson #33 Rock Licks Part 4 - Pentatonics, Guitar Techniques With Todd

[theguitarguymike]

Thats mostly straight outta the blues scale? am i right

[toddsquadxyz]

@theguitarguymike That's why the lesson is called "Pentatonics" :)

[smellmyclock]

pfft... anyone can do this... in their dreams :D

[toddsquadxyz]

@smellmyclock It's really not that hard :) Just takes a bit of practice!

Todd

[Dragslo]

Love the sound of your guitar, how is the neck compared to other brands?

[toddsquadxyz]

@Dragslo I love the way it plays. It's not a shredder neck but more like a Les Paul neck. Great tone and playability.

Todd

[MIKEHOWW]

hahhahahaha i love your shirt

[toddsquadxyz]

@MIKEHOWW You can get a MEH shirt on my merch page. Enjoy!

Todd

[sarpiresthedatsuns]

Todd can u plz give me the tabs 4 wat u r playin @0:58 ?.......thks

btw ur gr8

[toddsquadxyz]

@sarpiresthedatsuns I never created tabs for this but it's basically just mucking about inside the scale. As long as you end on a root note and stay in the scale, you're there.

Practice!

Todd

[StringsBhai]

oh im lucky i came across ur video .. i had seen this guitar elsewhere in a song video and wanted to knw the guitar name .. i love this guitar .. when i buy a new electric .. hopefully its gonna be this :)

[toddsquadxyz]

@StringsBhai I love this guitar. It's a Minarik Lotus. Go to the Minarik Web Site and email them and let them know you are one of my students and they will give you a killer deal on a new Minarik.

Practice!

Todd

[atheistmayora]

what guitar is this ?

[toddsquadxyz]

@atheistmayora This is my MINARIK LOTUS. I love this thing. I'm endorsed by MINARIK and they have been great. Go to their web site and mention you are one of my students and they will give you a special deal.

Practice!

Todd

[unscenebitch]

0:34 sounds a bit like heartbreaker by Led Zepp

[toddsquadxyz]

Now that you mention it, it kinda does! Good ear there.

Todd

[singface]

thnx man i love Pentatonics because slash uses them allot :)

[toddsquadxyz]

He certainly does and to great effect.

Practice!

Todd

[SixStringSublime]

lol its all i can play cus im shit and know no other scales

[000Z9A]

slash use ''les pauls''

[Rocky1488]

Thats just what ive been looking for to get back into playing after a 8 yr break . kinda forget alot of things after that long .

[toddsquadxyz]

Welcome back :)

Practice!

Todd

[jkl97]

i don't comment alot but i am still here..

practicing :)

[toddsquadxyz]

Glad to hear from ya ;)

Practice!

Todd

[alexvd11]

hey how did you do what you did at 1:03.. i've been trying to figure that out for forever! but if i dont know how to do it... i cant... PRACTICE :)

[toddsquadxyz]

That's called a "Squeal" or a "False Harmonic" depending on which guitar snob you happen to be asking at the time. It's a traditional hard rock technique and I use it quite a bit :) I've got a full lesson on it. Check my lesson playlist.

Practice!

Todd

[SirSmokeal0t]

Sweet lick and awesome shirt there dude!

Practice! Haven't heard that in ages! Feels good man.

[toddsquadxyz]

Thanks :)

Practice!

Todd

[SirSmokeal0t]

Damn, i have been away for years. Fucking awesome you're still here with us Todd! I have some catching up to do.

[toddsquadxyz]

Welcome back! :) I"m thrilled to still be here. Many more lessons on the way!

Practice!

Todd

[SixStringSublime]

Dude this is amazing

[toddsquadxyz]

Thanks :) I appreciate that. Much more to come.

Practice!

Todd

[BahamuthSin]

Hi Todd I really like your lessons , now after some practice i'm playing much faster thnks!

the only problem is when i play on my feet , stand , i can't even play the half i play sitt

i don't know if i am the only fool with that problem , i expecet you could help me with that!

sorry for my english i'm from ARGEnTiNA

Practice!! xD

[toddsquadxyz]

Thanks for watching :) For lots of players, it is easier to play while seated. You will see a lot of musicians in the recording studio recording from the seated position. If you practice seated, then try to play standing, the angle of the guitar can change and make it harder. Try to adjust your strap to keep your angle of attack the same.

Practice!

Todd

[abhishekcs27]

TODDDDD!!! wher are u at man?? WE ARE WAITIN!!

[toddsquadxyz]

Been busy in the studio, more lessons soon!

Practice!

[radabminj]

Todd, is it essential that your fretting fingers hit the strings dead on, on the "sweet spot" of your fingertips, if u know what i mean?

Like you can still get the string to sound regardless of what part of your fretting finger touches it, but for accurate high speed, is it essential that you become very accurate with your fretting fingers?

Thanks Todd

[toddsquadxyz]

It sure helps ;) If you hit outside the sweet spot, you can get a somewhat rude note that has too much buzz in it.

Practice!

Todd

[jonasXDXD]

dope guitar Son :D

[toddsquadxyz]

Thanks :) It's a Minarik Lotus. I'm endorsed by Minarik currently and love their guitars ;) I added EMG's to it and love it even more now.

Practice!

Todd

[rockerz1999]

just a question...

i have short fingers but not stubby...

i kinda have a hard time in the range of the upper 12 fret board...

my hand arc is kinda stiff...

can you suggest any techniques to improve my self?

[ashilan2]

Nice work Todd! I like the fret inlay on that guitar btw!

[toddsquadxyz]

Thanks :) I'm endorsed by Minarik guitars and they have been great! I recently put two EMG's in the guitar in this video and WOW.

Practice!

Todd

[NoNotes]

Grrreat!!!

Thanks again Todd!

Practicing!

Anders

[toddsquadxyz]

Thanks :)

Practice!

Todd

[sk8inleo]

yet another great video!

Thanks todd.

[toddsquadxyz]

Thanks much :) More to come!

Practice!

Todd

[daniel4ever001]

thanks for this OH ps 1st comment lol

[toddsquadxyz]

No problem :) More to come!

Practice!

Todd