Top 5 Improvising Concepts

Andrew answer's the question:

"I am totally stuck when it comes to improvising. I have spent a lot of time practicing scales and also learning about keys and Music Theory. I have also worked through several books that teach guitar licks all over the fingerboard. I have good technique, I have learnt how to play fast lines, tapping, sweep picking, etc. but, I still just cant seem to play a nice long melody during a solo. When I listen to top-notch players like Steve Vai or just good all around guitar players such as David Gilmour they seem to have a flow to their playing that I just cant seem to obtain. Can you please help me with a few tips on this topic."

Thank you,
Donald - Las Vegas, NV.

Andrew goes over a quick "Top 5" list of Improvising Concepts:

1). Learn scale patterns as well as octave templates. Practice for hours to gain a solid technique for them all over the guitar neck.

2). Listen to the solos of great guitar players, and try your best to understand their use of space and economy in their solos. Also, spend time listening to other instruments as well as vocal melody lines. Do a good deal of Transcription work also.

3). Understand that feelings and emotions play a huge role in developing solos that capture a listeners attention. When you feel inspired... PLAY GUITAR!

4). Master the use of phrasing devices such as; slides, bends, legato, vibrato, double-stops, harmonics... etc.

5). Understand the relationships between scale degrees and the chords being performed at a given point in time. Work very hard at developing the ability to target specific notes as you play. It takes awhile to learn how to do well... but it's worth the effort once you begin to see the results!


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[Punkerstyle9]

GOD I LOVE YOU !!!!!!! YOU JUST TOLD ME WHAT I WANTED TO AND I FOUND YOUR VIDEO RANDOMLY LOVE YOU THANKS A LOT!!!!!!!!!!1

[pwnayr]

"The neck just simply becomes eventually one big friendly place." I think I subscribed to your channel after I heard you say that. :D

[torogami2]

here's the simplest way to do it in 1 steps: RElAX! Honestly, unless you're playing in front of a shred guitarist, no one will criticize that harshely if you play a simple pentatonic/blues based solo with some vibrato

[da2ricky]

Great video man!

[geraldillo]

great advise!

[Muwt]

Another great lesson - big thanks.

(@ the guy who wrote in:) I found it helpful to play phrases with definite endings. It forces you to leave some space. Then play a variation on it and off you go. Otherwise you end up playing this never-ending phrase and you're soon out of ideas and flailing.

[flypilot70]

this one lesson is priceless! TY creativeguitarstudio.

[bikerdhill]

I remember when i studied the modes like the dorian, lydian, and phridgian mostly, it open up a whole new world for guitar playing for me, and really stepped my game up alot. I used to try and incorporate modes, and scales in different patterns to create my own sound, and style.

[MrCockSlut]

are you canadian? you sound like it at 7.27

[SixStringHarmonies]

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SMART, HELPFUL, POINTED ONLINE GUITAR INSTRUCTION, LOOK NO FURTHER!

Andrew Wasson is an amazing instructor, and the BEST YOU WILL FIND ON THE WEB OR YOUTUBE. If you are new to his videos I suggest you check out his site. If you are a beginner, he will help you become an advanced intermediate (depending on your dedication level) in less than a year. I have been playing for almost 20 years and I am still learning new techniques from Andrew. Thank God I found this channel!

[MrNaughtyed]

well done, thank you

[nehamaty]

Andrew, you have the guitar in your heart and soul, appreciate so much the time you have spent to prepare and share those videos with us. You are a good man, cheers.