[ Masterclasses ](/courses#masterclasses) Share Members only Join Guitargate to watch this masterclass in full. Masterclass Posted Jul 16, 2024 # Lyle Brewer [Lyle Brewer](/instructors/lyle-brewer) @lyle ## Transcript Summary Full transcript AI summary In this engaging masterclass, instructor Lyle Brewer breaks down a funk-influenced original composition that draws inspiration from James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and Jimi Hendrix's "Crosstown Traffic." The tune features both rhythm and lead guitar parts, with Lyle demonstrating how to achieve that classic sixties soul sound using techniques like staccato playing and octave effects. Lyle begins by teaching the rhythm guitar part, emphasizing the importance of crisp, short notes and proper muting technique to create tight, funky grooves. He explains chord voicings like the B dominant nine and demonstrates how subtle fingering adjustments can make difficult chords more manageable. Throughout the lesson, he stresses that the quality of sound comes not just from the attack but from having a quick release on each note. The lead guitar section explores the interplay between major and minor pentatonic scales, showing how combining these sounds creates the characteristic blues-rock flavor of the era. Lyle discusses phrasing concepts, explaining how alternating between fast passages and sustained notes creates musical interest. He also demonstrates the use of an octave pedal to achieve that psychedelic Hendrix-style tone. A significant portion of the masterclass focuses on improvisation techniques, particularly the call-and-response approach of alternating between major and minor pentatonic ideas. Lyle references Eric Clapton's solo on "Sunshine of Your Love" as a masterful example of this technique, encouraging students to practice moving fluidly between these two sonic palettes. Throughout the session, Lyle emphasizes that music theory rules are meant to be broken, noting how the greatest musicians in rock and blues history regularly played "wrong" notes that became defining characteristics of their sound. He encourages students to focus on what sounds good rather than what's theoretically correct, making this masterclass both technically informative and musically liberating. Members only## Watch the full masterclass Create a free account or sign in to unlock this masterclass — the full video, transcript, downloads, and practice songs. [ Create free account ](/user/register?destination=/node/8591) [Sign in](/user/login?destination=/node/8591) ## Student submissions No submissions yet Be the first to share your progress with the class. Instructor [Lyle Brewer](/instructors/lyle-brewer) @lyle Lyle has been one of my very favorite guitarists for the past few years, and I’m THRILLED to announce that he’s agreed to join the Guitargate teaching roster! Lyle - if you didn’t know - is a big deal. He is a wildly respected member of the guitar community and is a monster player in what seems to be every genre. He… 24 Masterclasses [ View profile ](/instructors/lyle-brewer) More from Lyle Brewer [ All ](/instructors/lyle-brewer) [ ![](https://www.guitargate.com/sites/default/files/styles/variable_height_thumbnail_480/public/video_thumbnails/976723307.jpg.webp?itok=QtnzNK0u&v=1786837096) Members only ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/lyle-country-tune) [Lyle - Country Tune](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/lyle-country-tune) Lyle Brewer [ Members only ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle-soul-groove) [Learn This With Lyle - “Soul Groove”](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle-soul-groove) Lyle Brewer [ Members only ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle-pt-2) ["Learn This WIth Lyle" Pt. 2 ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle-pt-2) Lyle Brewer [ Members only ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle) ["Learn This" With Lyle](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle) Lyle Brewer This masterclass includes - Full video masterclass - Full transcript + AI summary - Community discussion GuitarGate AI Ask Questions about this lesson or course?