How to Solo Like a Pro on Guitar

Now that we know a little bit about how to start soloing, let's continue on with more locations along the fretboard.

We're starting to learn different 'modes'. The mixolydian one is very popular among blues musicians and more, so make sure to memorize this one.

Continuing the chug over two chords, Am - G, so you can practice moving your shapes.

A triad is any combination of 3 different notes. Most chords are built this way so it makes sense to talk about solo guitar in this context. Learn shortcuts to easily diagnose major and minor triads.

Target and locate and 3 minor triads in this key, Dm - Em - and Am.

Let's focus on finding the major triad notes here with C - F and G major.

Knowing where to play certain notes over certain chords is a great way to create an atmosphere, and there's arguably no greater atmospheric feel than D Dorian over a minor 6 chord.

Just try improvising over a steady D minor chord.

'Darkness' is often associated with this position in a scale. The presence of a 'minor 2nd' interval is something you want to be familiar with!

This mode was built to riff, so have some fun with this one. It's essentially just an E note with it's minor 2nd, so we'll call it an E minor chord on the screen, but it's really just a riff. Same when the root notes changes to A. It's listed as A+ (which means A augmented), but again that's just a guide.

My personal favorite mode (lydian!) also double as incredible exercise to help with your stretching.

Get in touch with your feelings over a major 7 chord.

The ULTIMATE exercise. All of this happens on the D and G strings, going through 3 notes per position up and down the fretboard.

Understanding how keys work is very important for any musician. Here we introduce two chords that don't share the same key, a perfect way to illustrate how moveable all these concepts are.

Practice playing any minor mode and try switching it up when the chords switch between Gm and Bbm.

Leave it to Dovydas to feel like 3 notes per string isn't enough, why not try stretching with your alien hands to 4 NOTES PER STRING!

You'll no doubt have heard this infamous progression, so we'd be remiss if we didn't tackle it with a lesson. Also there's a fun waltz one at the end.

These chords change quickly, but all in the same key, so have fun exploring and don't worry about changing with each chord, rather work through the shapes and listen to what fits well.

Now we're talking! Finally something in my favorite time signature! Rock it out!

Now that you can see the fretboard in a new way, it's all about figuring out exactly what you want to say on guitar and how to say it!

This one might sound familiar so try putting your own twist on it!