Today’s video is all about a pentatonic 4 note sequence involving pulloffs. This has been stolen from Jimmy Page by pretty much everyone at some point. I don’t know who Jimmy Page stole it from, but you can bet it was some old blues man…So here’s the video, enjoy. The TAB is below. There isn’t much to the tab so there’s no download version today.
And the TAB:
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Great tip. Thanks for sharing.
Is there a location that I can find the prior tips that you have given?
Thanks, Melvin Nash
Great tip. Thank for sharing.
Is there a web site that I can see prior tips that have been given?
Thanks, Melvin Nash
Perfect Griff. That fits perfectly with my style since I’ve always had trouble switching to alternate picking mid-riff (can’t re-sync my fingers like that). Another quick and simple tip that will take people a long way.
@Melvin – All the previous tips/lessons are listed along the right hand side of the browser. Browse around because there’s lots of cool stuff in there.
I see the TAB – but no video.
Okay – it shows up now – disregard my last post…
Griff – is there any reason to avoid using a barre at the 5th fret on the 1st and 2nd strings. That way the 2nd string E 5th fret is already in position for the pull off.
Excellent tip as usual. Many thanks ! Brian in England
Another home run guitar tip Griff! I’ve been playing that lick for years and could never figure out how to speed it up… watching your video just once and then practising the technique has doubled my speed and given me a whole new sound to work with all the way up the neck.
Vic SoLo Winnipeg, MB Canada.
My interest went up when I saw Page mentioned, but there is no video in Firefox or Internet Explorer.
I’ll try Safari on Mac.
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@ Dave AKA Bluewater:
I was wondering the very same thing.
‘Berg
Great tip Griff… keep them coming.
I also loved your “Soloing Without Scales” the 4 note solo course, it’s full of good stuff.
Again Great Job,
Gary Tackett
Great tip Griff… keep them coming.
I also loved your \"Soloing Without Scales\" the 4 note solo course, it\’s full of good stuff.
Again Great Job,
Gary Tackett
Thanks for taking the time to share these tips. I am 62 years old and have only been playing for a year. These tips help an old guy get alot better. Hey, I don’t have alot of years left and I need all the help I can get.
Thanks
John
Great as always. Keep on getting stuff for me I love it.
Nice very nice..I thrash my axe its always nice to kick it down to learn a better way maybe…?
Simple and effective. Cool!
Unfortunately, no video is coming up. I’m sure you’ll get this fixed. I love all your tips.
Hi Griff ! that’s cool ! but not attractive ! thx for all !
Griff
You know you are an excellent teacher
As usual you explain everything as ” plain as water”
Thank you for all your tips on playing guitar , it has help me a lot
xcuse my English
Have a nice summer
Kalle
ps
look forward to your next mail
Looks like Griff got a new Tele…… Sweeeeet.
Griff,
You’ve done it again.
You take the most simple licks and make them hot.
I listened to Keb Mo last night and he was playing this incredible lick.
It’s three notes + one !
You rock. Thanks again for the lesson and FREE IS GOOD.
Music is Magic, Colours and Mathematics………….plus Imagination and experiense. or what
Thanks Griff , another cool yet simple lick !
This 4 note solo has brightened my day. You certainly make life easier for all your students. Thanks Mate on behalf of your Aussie students. Peter.
A little confused, I have something called the three-string box postion that I have been practicing for a while now, it is one complete page of notation showing positions starting with 3 through the last one starting with 15 then back to 1.
It shows the box you have, Blues Block (BB)#1. However it has different notes in it. I Guess it is because mine is shown in the Box Pos, shown in F pent min and the one shown for the eight fret is somewhat diffetent than mine. So, I have to assume that there are many many box positions out there that I have not discovered yet.
I really like your internet lessons and your music, is it possible to show me your box positions?
I have the one with this lesson but that is the only one I can find. I have been looking for some time for them and all I find are leads to things I do not really want to buy right now. Thanks, any help will be appreciated. Gene
great lesson
simple ye t effective
cheers!!!
Great tip Griff (as always). Instead of moving the first finger, isn’t it easier (and faster) to “roll” your first finger from the E to B strings? Basically a moving bar. I think Bob Murnahan introduced me to this. Or is there an advantage to do it the way shown in the video?
Craig
I don’t see the video…just the tab.
Just go the video!
Thanks for the useable tidbit. Every little bit helps.
Hi Griff, still waiting hopefully for information on ragtime guitar lessons and or teacher online.
I like it, but I fail to understand how it sounds like Page’s material.
Shaka Bra, thats going to add some great speed to some really cool licks. Had to take a bit of time off, ( life stuff ) but when I came back. I realized how fast you have taught me to play. I even have been told buy a shreders wife, man, Alex is getting good quick!!! That really blew my mind, cause this guy is way good. Now when I listen to the thousands of rifts that I know by heart, and realize I can do that, cause it’s not that hard, thanks to you Griff!!!!! P.S. Nice Telecaster, I’ll play this lick on mine, later, Alex.
Shaka Bra, thats going to add some great speed to some really cool licks. Had to take a bit of time off, ( life stuff ) but when I came back. I realized how fast you have taught me to play. I even have been told buy a shreders wife, man, Alex is getting good quick!!! That really blew my mind, cause this guy is way good. Now when I listen to the thousands of rifts that I know by heart, and realize I can do that, cause it\’s not that hard, thanks to you Griff!!!!! P.S. Nice Telecaster, I\’ll play this lick on mine, later, Alex.
The 5th & 8th frets were written on the 6th & 5th string.
The 7th fret is on the right string
Shouldnt the 5th frest be on the 1st string &
8th & 5th frets be written on the 2nd string?
To coinside with your finger movements.
Another day; another lick…
Great lick. My greatest hurdle is seeing the ease behind some of these licks. Griff, you always explain this great!!
Griff
Thanks so much for the info you continue to send me. Unlike a lot of folks who sale you something, you never here from them again, you seem to stay in contact with your customers and students. Again, Thanks
Larry
always making it look ssooo easy! very nice tip(s). keep it up and thanks
Awesome tip Griff!
Every little bit helps
Cheers!
Thanks for the Tab Griff, would like to see these more often