In this episode of Shredding with the Alien, guitar legend Joe Satriani shares his tips on how to build guitar melodies. Go here for the TAB from this lesson: www.guitarworld...
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@whatshendrix9 жыл бұрын
Young guitarists should understand that the purpose of learning elementary theory is to develop approaches like the one illustrated here. Theory isn't a bunch of rules of what to say and what not to say. Theory is the grammar of music.
@thinkactlive9 жыл бұрын
+whatshendrix well said.
@C.N.A.C.9 жыл бұрын
+whatshendrix Yes. And even if you're into atonal music, it still helps to know the rules before you break them.
@whatshendrix9 жыл бұрын
+SisterHammer It helps especially then.
@kc8ntp9 жыл бұрын
+whatshendrix I have been playing for 33 years, understand all the complex theory, but still come back to the basics. With out concepts like this video--learning how to not resolve so fast--a person can make more interesting music. Those that want to hang around the tonic, 3rd, and 5th produce boring, predictable music. So, in reality, there is a lot to be learned [remembered] for senior players, too.
@JW-db5on8 жыл бұрын
+whatshendrix Thanks, Dad.
@rfdc9 жыл бұрын
Exactly what my jazz guitar improvisation teacher told me once: avoid resting on the root or fifth while soloing as they give a resolving sound to the phrase.
@Odiculeoj9 жыл бұрын
+J Smith Right ... however in the blues it's about a continuing resolving sound. Not better not worse but a 'sound' of a genre ...
@rfdc9 жыл бұрын
Joseph Lucido I didn't know that, thanks man. Something new to learn every day!
@TheArrangment8 жыл бұрын
You could also try something very basic like beginning and ending the melody on the root, counterbalancing steps and leaps, and circling around the fifth note of the scale. These are very basic features of writing a melody or even improvising. What joe is teaching is another way to write a melody which is called tension-resolution.
@skatetodeath6668 жыл бұрын
+Joseph Lucido definitely is. that's why I love it so much.
@masonharris91666 жыл бұрын
Yeah. only resolve on minor seconds
@KennyCarlile9 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is one of the most useful, musical lessons I've ever seen from a famous guitar player. This is SOOO much better than, "Well, you just kinda--[shreds for 5 minutes]--you know, like that." Nice job, Joe. Thank you!
@xname6623 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@joshstevens46262 жыл бұрын
Amen brother!!
@kahmhalen40942 жыл бұрын
That’s because it’s Joe.
@gabrielneves19702 жыл бұрын
"like that" I think I know who you have in mind lol
@johnmakapuu10229 жыл бұрын
Joe is one of the few shredders that can make a cool chord progression, place an intriguing melody over it, and can make an exciting/emotional arrangement of it all. And is kind enough and secure enough to reveal how.
@SwedishGuitarNerd9 жыл бұрын
What a great lesson! Aren't we all jealous at Vai and Hammett that had him as a teacher?
@MrSoulauctioneer9 жыл бұрын
+SwedishGuitarNerd love the comment. Vai had a dream come true in Seville Spain. He debuted one of the first tunes he had written that night. His teacher, Joe, played one part, and his first influence, Brian May, played another. Onstage with his idol and friend/teacher. Look up the Liberty vid on youtube.
@SwedishGuitarNerd9 жыл бұрын
Yeah that show was unbelievable! I have watched it many times :)
@verbotenco9 жыл бұрын
+SwedishGuitarNerd Nah...not really. It is really rudimentary and designed for people with limited creativity.
@xeno1269 жыл бұрын
+SwedishGuitarNerd If you have basic understanding of music theory and seriously tried to improvise, you should know this lesson.
@SwedishGuitarNerd9 жыл бұрын
It's clearly aimed at people who are just starting out. Then this is a great thing to teach!
@Bodyknowledge779 жыл бұрын
I met Joe 6 yrs ago walking the street in NYC. He was a very cool chill dude and we spoke for a few moments. I wasn't creating music then. If I met him now I'd like to think I'd have the guts to share with him some of my musical creations:-)
@MezmurHD9 жыл бұрын
Haha awesome man!
@JymeBale9 жыл бұрын
+Bodyknowledge 77 Joe is a normal guy just like any one else, he puts his pants on the same as you or I do, but he happens to be a real good guitarist and has capitalized on it.
@humanbein94159 жыл бұрын
+Bodyknowledge 77 Met Satch about ten yrs. back at one of the GP3 tours. Had a V.I.P. hookup so sat front and center (and I do mean front like 10ft.awy at most) and got a meet n greet after the show. Yngvie was the 3rd guitarist that yr. and did not bother to come out after the show. No surprise. Vai was a pleasant guy, and was very kind to a man and his little daughter, Signed her cardboard cutout "Strat" and took off the good sized chain necklace he was wearing that night and put it on her as a gift. she was about 5yrs. old and very happy. Anyway when I met Joe we had a really nice conversation and most of it dealt with a mutual love of melody. He was a really easy to talk to kinda of guy. Very unassuming, and just plain cool person. He is a favorite of mine and it is nice to know that he is not just a first class player, but man as well. (The people on the crew all had nothing but good things to say about him also)
@jackfrost18899 жыл бұрын
+Jyme Bale Yeah, but he wears leather pants, so....there's that.
@emmanuelchan35099 жыл бұрын
+Human Bein' This is not the first time I seen this story. You told it before? Was it you? It was the one with the chain and a ring right?
@neiltosolini24653 жыл бұрын
The learning never ends...I'm 60 and still at it, thanks Joe
@robax9 жыл бұрын
Joe speaks.. I learn... works every time
@ijobrien39 жыл бұрын
i love the way he teaches, not just showing licks and tricks but teaching you techniques for how to play well your own way. it's refreshing and wayyy more useful!
@RahulDas-zy6ut4 жыл бұрын
this 6:33 cured my depression. i wish i can share you my before and after result of this video. its life changing for me. i hv always been a more technical player. more focused on techniques and theories. but to be honest. no matter how i study arpeggios and intervals . it wasn't getting there. it was like walking blindfolded. always looking for phrases .always landed on the right notes. it sounded ok. but not what i wanted. but after this lesson when i combined my fretboard knowledge and stuffs.and when i closed my eyes suddenly i knew where to go and what to next . even in chord changes . thank you joe. thanks a lot. this is treasure tips for me. I started listening to you more with a different admiration for u. btw his album is sick. ❤️❤️
@iagolinscavalcanti25073 жыл бұрын
He is a monster, and yet so humble. How not to have great admiration for this guy? He is a real MUSIC teacher! Great tips!
@justaguitarplayer20592 жыл бұрын
Joe cool at it again. He’s light years ahead of most rockers people hear. Legend
@tomg22178 жыл бұрын
So if you play the right notes in the wrong way, or the wrong notes in the right way then awesome music is afoot. I've played music my whole life, and this seems to be the mantra for amazing music. A good friend of mine who has played around the world once told me "the best notes I have ever played are the ones I didn't mean to play".
@RahulDas-zy6ut4 жыл бұрын
that last line
@xemuz8 жыл бұрын
I'm glad Joe is sharing his knowledge, thank you very much!
@MuhammadAbdullah-bd9td3 жыл бұрын
I watched this video maybe like 10 months ago or something back when I was starting my guitar journey. Didn't understand a thing lmao. Didn't know any music theory at the time so I was completely lost. It feels good now coming back here after learning a lot of stuff and actually understanding everything he's saying and being able to implement it. It's a good feeling :)
@lulu-kz5gf2 жыл бұрын
Yeah same, I feel like its starting to click.
@bentyreman57699 жыл бұрын
he never ages wtf
@retbox33586 жыл бұрын
Ben Tyreman because he's an alien
@ilya13576 жыл бұрын
Alien?
@metalsnakeheinner33996 жыл бұрын
Ben Tyreman it's the glasses
@ayusharipirala31216 жыл бұрын
ilya1357 hes not an alien but he surfs with them
@kennethcarvalho36845 жыл бұрын
Gods dont age..
@chuckinator138 жыл бұрын
Joe's whole approach to music is musical, a great teacher!
@DANIEL-ls5ku8 жыл бұрын
Wow, if you're like me who's been listening to Satch music for so many years, this is like dissecting the Master's brain revealing the Genius behind those masterpieces.
@justech8 жыл бұрын
I met Joe once too, at a guitar show in Dallas. He was being escorted through the building on his way out, and I stopped him just long enough to shake his hand and tell him "thanks for all of the beautiful music". Even though he was obviously on his way out, he did stop to look me in the eye, shake my hand, and say "thank you" back to me. He is a class act.
@tyleigh43096 жыл бұрын
his melodies are amazing such a great composer
@igorgoga79859 жыл бұрын
Spectacular lesson, it is rare that a lesson is about a practical idea, lessons often talk about "geometrical shapes" and nothing more, 99% of all the lessons... Thank you, Joe!
@jeffreyburton72847 жыл бұрын
That's a really great and simple way to craft a melody. Keep the melody static and change it by changing the chord relationships underneath it. Joe's got all sorts of good ideas!!!
@RahulDas-zy6ut4 жыл бұрын
yup exactly but he taught us that with a more simpler version i guess
@YanksSatrianiJaws9 жыл бұрын
Some good tips, Joe, thanks....Joe is a class act...
@davidrockey7190 Жыл бұрын
So nice to hear from you warms my heart thank you. Joe....
@siegmac32675 жыл бұрын
"This just belong Here." Great words from the master himself.
@TimberMoto9 жыл бұрын
Saw Joe way back in 1988 in LA. Surfing with the alien!
@pgnandt2 жыл бұрын
No joke I just watched a good 30 videos on phrasing and this made the most sense. Very simple. I can build off this.
@even200x9 жыл бұрын
Joe has always been my favorite and most inspirational teacher since my earliest days of guitar magazine. Devour this stuff and thrive. thank you so much Joe for sharing your knowledge.
@georghagglund93389 жыл бұрын
His latest album "Shockwave Supernova" is really nice. Was very pleased with it!
@sunburstshredder6 жыл бұрын
I agree, I think it's one of his best
@BFHPET5 жыл бұрын
what is the song in the intro i forgot it
@MaxHazardous9 жыл бұрын
This was the same lesson he gave when he did a meet n' greet in NYC. Such a simple thing yet it is a slap in the face to a guitarist like me.
@abramtreadwell7226 жыл бұрын
Joe's such a legend. Super helpful, I actually understood what he was talking about.
@tanishqjaiswal4896 жыл бұрын
Extremely useful. I figured out that you can create amazing solos by simply playing the suspended notes as long as you play at least one triad note of the 1st degree diatonic chord , over each chord in the progression of any chosen major key.
@texasmusicfan038 жыл бұрын
I really needed this reminder of the basics!
@abhishekraj93684 жыл бұрын
What a lesson!! Forever indebted to the Maestro! Thank you Joe!
@JasonDeCarloGuitar9 жыл бұрын
Amazing lesson, these are some brilliant ideas. This might not work for everyone, but I might also recommend imagining someone singing a melody. No words necessary, just imagine someone singing a random melody over some chords, or whatever idea you have in your head. Chances are, when you think of something good and transfer it to your guitar, it won't have that many notes, which is good. It sounds more vocal this way, since people can't sing as many notes in a certain time frame as you can play on a guitar, piano, etc. Less is often more with melodic lines, and it can be more memorable this way.
@TR_Hellem3 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to be jealous, watch all of his videos. And, make application or apply it to what you know, as always learning, always progressive makes it more fun and interesting. Keep it going. Because, you wanna rock.
@morningstar54697 жыл бұрын
His knowledge of music is truly amazing
@oldgit42608 жыл бұрын
always loved Joe's music since I recorded 'mystical potato head groove thing' from the Tommy Vance Friday rock show on a cassette in about 1985. Good days....
@TheMeJustMe753 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that I understand from Joe. Awesome guitar player, been a fan of his since Flying in a Blue was released. Sometimes he loses me when explaining stuff, especially Modes. Still I strive to write a melody/song as half as melodic and interesting as him.
@TheDude-vx6wn5 жыл бұрын
Superb tip. Thank you!
@myguitarplaying49664 жыл бұрын
Mr. Satriani is a guitar technician genius. The game is perfect. Valuable material.
@milesovguitar9 жыл бұрын
always grateful to joe for providing a life time of inspiration. congrats on the new gig and thanks for sharing your knowledge all these years!
@HaroldFlood159 жыл бұрын
Heavy
@Sledge72au6 жыл бұрын
That's the beauty of music..the music sucks you in and as Joe says..you need resolution..never really thought of it that way..best explanation ever.
@krisfrosz1339 жыл бұрын
Since I don't know music theory, I've no idea what he's saying; but I always appreciate whatever Joe plays.
@grunntalll9 жыл бұрын
+KrisFrosz133 learn about scale degrees and u'll know.
@sankupaul42886 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much Joe Sir your this video helped me a lot to understand how to give Melody in a solo and 🙏🙏🙏 sir keep your blessings with us
@Frankincensedjb1239 жыл бұрын
It must be real bright in that studio.
@andrejz89544 жыл бұрын
Love ya, Frank
@Milehighshred7 жыл бұрын
Telling a story. Love it!
@andrewbautista239 жыл бұрын
the master in action, full of wisdom
@Papercupsthebandchicago Жыл бұрын
This is very useful. This guy is amazing
@Fogertian9 жыл бұрын
This teacher must be from another high level. To easy to follow, but still too Tall to walk with Him. Really human and friendly.
@alandobson13326 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe for taking the time and sharing, !!!!!!!
@jessejordan81163 жыл бұрын
He makes me glad we live in the age of the Internet. Insights that might take a long time to come by imparted in a few short moments.
@kenk45559 жыл бұрын
Great lesson!
@davidrockey7190 Жыл бұрын
Loved it keep up the good work my friend I play every night 😎
@leohaines15139 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe for sharing your knowledge!
@ambarishroul72783 жыл бұрын
Great lesson
@chrisdaviesguitar7 жыл бұрын
awesome as usual.
@hanten105 жыл бұрын
I am listen to all Satch albums since i was a teenager and his songs has a beautiful and strange melody all the time.
@leonmorgan11589 жыл бұрын
what an awesome teacher.. how cool.
@rubiathossain13144 жыл бұрын
Love you Sir!!!
@heavydecency.81137 жыл бұрын
He can make just two notes sound so good ! :o
@Pete_Sam9 жыл бұрын
Genius. Put that simply it makes perfect sense
@TurkiyeCumhurbaskani9 жыл бұрын
awesome lesson
@juliodefreitas1573 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson and thanks for sharing your tips 👍 💚
@dannyspitzer12679 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips, Joe....good lesson
@swaggy37598 жыл бұрын
saw him Saturday at cliffs pavilion southend uk well close up proper happy great performance one in a million joe satriani shockwave supernova tour 👌👌👌
@DChunk8 жыл бұрын
"You're not telling the side story of the melody" if my guitar instructor had told me that 3 years ago i would have just stared at him like he was high xD
@inot11059 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was very enlightening Mr.Satch. Thanks so much.
@Jake_AC8 жыл бұрын
So true, and exactly why I'm confused why people stick with pentatonic scales. It is so limiting on its own. It's only a foundation. You need so much more to add suspense and color
@walterwinter18 жыл бұрын
The pentatonic scales are great at any level of guitar playing, masters like Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, basically used exclusively the pentatonic scale, and they all sound unique. There are some passing notes that have great effect if incorporated but the scale as it is, is not limiting at all.
@Jake_AC7 жыл бұрын
I'm saying when you only stick with pentatonic scales, you limit yourself. It is possible to play a great solo, but you can get so many great colors if you learn scales like the blues scale, harmonic minor, melodic minor, diminished, augmented, chromatic (if you want to count it), and every mode. Also, I've never really loved Zakk Wylde. Not bad, but he's no Randy Rhoads.
@MCTVARG7 жыл бұрын
Check out john mayer's solos and tell me if his pentatonics arent expressive and if the lack colour
@koit2227 жыл бұрын
And why they are expressive and colourful is exactly because he is not sticking to the pentatonics only. He's said himself he doesn't play using this scale as a basis.
@ricksalt68609 жыл бұрын
Joe is so good at keeping his tunes listenable and enjoyable ........... on the other hand , Allen Holdsworth does this same approach but never resolves and it seems to never get to the end of a statement and eventually puts me to sleep zzzzzzzz Joe is one sweet player .
@frankie.d11279 жыл бұрын
One man's meat is another man's poison
@rorymccallum75789 жыл бұрын
Amazing lesson
@arnonraypereira28248 жыл бұрын
This lesson is great.Thank you
@JorgeGonzalez-jx7rr5 жыл бұрын
Great lesson 👍 thank you Joe
@bryansphere63597 жыл бұрын
Joe Satriani is the best story teller on guitar than any other player!!!
@bok2bok333 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe.
@Wile37Coyote6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Or you could just be Tommy Emmanuel. And that's no slight to Joe Satriani - A Truly wonderful composer that I am so happy to have his compositions to play.. Thanks Joe. Your compositions are complex enough that I cannot replay them at will so when I listen to your tunes (anti ear worm tunes) is is almost like I hear them for the first time. So appreciative of that.
@mohdfairuz18232 жыл бұрын
Satch a great mentor..
@kaushikanada98123 жыл бұрын
Mind-blowing.
@SecretEyeSpot9 жыл бұрын
This is compositional thinking.. This thought process isn't limited to guitar playing but lyricism as well. Me like..
@mikau99174 жыл бұрын
good advice, I'm trying it..
@ketsays88654 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar!
@mychemicalriot4 жыл бұрын
this helps a lot, im trying to write a song rn and haven’t really figured out the notes yet
@Jasonguitarman9 жыл бұрын
very interesting, and not something i would immediately think of doing. cheers Joe
@elmofresquez19358 жыл бұрын
That guitar looks like candy.
@aderibigbeilesanmi5098 жыл бұрын
Lol
@LifeKeepsGoing3656 жыл бұрын
It’s eye candy
@faustoorieta4 жыл бұрын
a bit more expensive than candy though (:
@SaiRam-nz9sy4 жыл бұрын
And sounds like a great one too.
@kipponi9 жыл бұрын
Ok. Now I understand why my solo's are so short :). And Joe's have endless if he want's that.
@reageorge9 жыл бұрын
Super simple tip, but definitely effective. Nice
@laviola359 жыл бұрын
Amazing lesson Joe!!!
@niclaslundsbyskousen99529 жыл бұрын
this is such a good lesson
@discoveryzero28979 жыл бұрын
I always write the melodies first. Then lay out the chords after the melody. Makes the melody way more free to go in its own direction :)
@y0sh11008 жыл бұрын
are your songs any good?
@discoveryzero28978 жыл бұрын
I guess that's not for me to decide. But, in my opinion: yes. They could probably be better, as with everything else.
@rgbrin8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Joe....Thank You...
@PathologicalTrier9 жыл бұрын
This guy is a fucking genius. Well, he is Joe Satriani This video blew my mind.
@papapumba25354 жыл бұрын
Hi..! Sir JOE I'm a biggest fan of yours, I like ur made of tears, love from India.🇮🇳
@psychicdove23406 жыл бұрын
great lesson
@Hectrucci25 жыл бұрын
One master lesson
@lefty99riffs9 жыл бұрын
a total master his mind is one step ahead of itself if thats even possible...
@KirillBezzubkine9 жыл бұрын
great advice
@BrickGlass9 жыл бұрын
If you know your theory this is a really great lesson from Joe.
@0xdutta7 жыл бұрын
WAAAAAAOOOOOWWWWW!!!!! mind blowing embedded concept!!
@restedante9 жыл бұрын
great video
@cc_19839 ай бұрын
Haha amazing practical Advice! Learnt more in this video than so much out there. Misleading title shredding with the alien - that’s just click bait and to get readers. It’s more than that