Acoustic Guitar Soloing
In this guitar video lesson, Jamie Findlay demonstrates and breaks down licks, scales, and chords and teaches sequences, arpeggios, thirds, and sixth intervals. Jamie is one of the masters of contemporary acoustic guitar and has taught jazz guitar at USC and the Musicians Institute.
Videos
• Opening & Tuning (03:24) - Jamie Findlay introduces the course and helps you tune your guitar to get started.
• Soloing: The Major Scale (01:31) - The Major Scale: Explore the major scale as the foundation for your acoustic solos.
• 2-Chord Progression (01:09) - Learn how to solo over a simple two-chord progression for practice.
• Major Scale Patterns (02:20) - Break down major scale patterns to navigate the fretboard with confidence.
• Exercises for Scales (00:27) - Practice targeted exercises to improve your scale fluency.
• Diatonic 3rds (01:02) - Discover diatonic 3rds to add depth and richness to your solos.
• Group of 4 Sequence (01:24) - Learn a "group of 4" sequence to add variety and complexity to your phrasing.
• Arpeggios (01:36) - Dive into arpeggios and learn how they enhance your soloing skills.
• Connecting Arpeggios (04:00) - Practice linking arpeggios to create smooth, melodic runs.
• Arpeggios Example (01:52) - See an arpeggio example in action to solidify your understanding.
• Acoustic Guitar Styles (00:44) - Explore different styles like blues, jazz, country, and more on the acoustic guitar.
• Lick #1 (01:04) - Kick off with a foundational lick to get your creative juices flowing.
• Lick #2 (01:09) - Add another cool lick to your repertoire for more soloing options.
• Lick #3 (00:34) - Build your skills with a third lick featuring unique phrasing.
• Lick #4 (00:38) - Work on another expressive lick to incorporate into your solos.
• Lick #5 (00:42) - Expand your vocabulary with this new, dynamic lick.
• Lick #6 (00:56) - Learn a lick designed to showcase smooth transitions and phrasing.
• Lick #7 (00:41) - Add complexity with a challenging lick to push your skills further.
• Lick #8 (00:41) - Wrap up the licks section with a melodic phrase full of character.
• 12-Bar Blues (02:10) - Dive into soloing over the classic 12-bar blues progression.
• Pentatonic Scale (01:13) - Explore the pentatonic scale as a go-to tool for acoustic soloing.
• Country Style (01:17) - Shift into country style with twangy licks and fluid runs.
• Lick #9 (00:59) - Add a country-flavored lick to your toolkit for genre versatility.
• Lick #10 (00:52) - Expand on your country skills with another signature lick.
• Country Tune (01:36) - Put it all together with a complete country tune to practice soloing.
• Harmonic Minor Scale (02:18) - Dive into the harmonic minor scale for a dramatic, exotic sound.
• Arpeggios Example (01:48) - Revisit arpeggios with a new example showcasing harmonic minor melodies.
• Harmonic Minor Riffs (01:32) - Build riffs using the harmonic minor scale to add flair to your playing.
• Brazilian Song (02:19) - Explore the rhythmic and melodic beauty of Brazilian music.
• Pop Chord Progression (04:18) - Practice soloing over a pop-style chord progression for versatility.
• Wrap-Up (02:41) - Recap what you?ve learned and get tips for continuing your acoustic guitar journey.