# Active Melody: Latest YouTube Videos & Shorts

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As of 2026-10-27, Active Melody has 657,000 subscribers, 148,692,122 total views, and 1,140 videos. It ranks #115,233 by subscribers among channels tracked by vidIQ.

The most recent uploads from [Active Melody](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/). Each video links to its own stats page. The page lists the rest of the channel's videos to signed-in vidIQ users.

## About this sample

- The latest upload vidIQ has for Active Melody is “Move This One Minor Shape and Play and Entire Solo over the Chord Changes. Guitar Lesson - ML154”, a long-form video published Oct 23, 2026.
- These are Active Melody’s 48 most recent public uploads vidIQ has data for, published between Apr 24, 2026 and Oct 23, 2026 (26 long-form videos and 22 Shorts).
- Median views across these 48 uploads: 35,129. 24 videos are above that median and 24 below.
- Most viewed in the sample: “Secret open chord plus 2 fingers = simple Bluegrass composition - see related video” (365,975 views, May 9, 2026). Least viewed: “Easy pedal steel licks hiding inside of triads - for full lesson see related video” (6,870 views, Oct 21, 2026).
- Median length: 20:51 for 26 long-form videos; 1:27 for 22 Shorts.
- In this sample, Active Melody’s consecutive uploads were a median of 4 days apart (shortest gap 0 days, longest 7 days).
- Views are lifetime totals as of Oct 27, 2026, so newer uploads have had less time to collect them. These figures describe only the videos listed here, not the whole channel, and do not show why any video performed as it did. Dates are UTC.

## Recent uploads

| Video | Published (UTC) | Format | Views | Duration | Outlier score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Move This One Minor Shape and Play and Entire Solo over the Chord Changes. Guitar Lesson - ML154](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/I3Hkg4ZIXeI/) | 2026-10-23 | Long-form | 40,928 | 19:14 | 1.57x |
| [Easy pedal steel licks hiding inside of triads - for full lesson see related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/N-1ch4czv-o/) | 2026-10-21 | Short | 6,870 | 1:31 | - |
| [These Pedal Steel Licks Are Hiding Inside Your Triads - Guitar Lesson - EP645](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/2uZXXrUUsS8/) | 2026-10-16 | Long-form | 33,011 | 17:54 | - |
| [Mix harmonies with the minor pentatonic scale to create a more melodic Blues - Guitar Lesson - ML153](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/UslFipYy2Vc/) | 2026-10-09 | Long-form | 43,771 | 21:11 | - |
| [Percussive Slap Technique for Blues Fingerstyle (Easier Than Chet Atkins) - Guitar Lesson - EP644](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/_XutXpWtUBY/) | 2026-10-02 | Long-form | 34,552 | 26:32 | - |
| [Blues groove rhythm ideas for this week’s lesson - see related video for full lesson](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/XD2warU1Imo/) | 2026-09-29 | Short | 22,830 | 2:01 | - |
| [This Blues rhythm groove is hard to stop playing! Learn the strum pattern - Guitar Lesson ML152](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/MPUjia_zsfo/) | 2026-09-26 | Long-form | 77,018 | 22:02 | 1.5x |
| [Want to learn some twang? This week’s Rockabilly lesson is full of lead ideas. See related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/dzu8yy2MOgw/) | 2026-09-19 | Short | 11,241 | 0:55 | - |
| [Twangy, Rockabilly Lead Ideas - Guitar Lesson - EP642](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/XOoQWqyHzUs/) | 2026-09-18 | Long-form | 40,121 | 18:08 | - |
| [Essential road shapes for improvising rhythm. - see related video for full lesson #guitarlesson](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/UeEynZNHXUw/) | 2026-09-14 | Short | 96,499 | 1:33 | 3.62x |
| [3 Triads = Rhythm Guitar All Over the Neck - Guitar Lesson - ML151](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/HVwoJEoD480/) | 2026-09-11 | Long-form | 56,075 | 18:47 | 1.13x |
| [Shift Hand Positions to Climb the Fretboard (Target the Root Note) - Guitar Lesson - ML150](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/gQZDu0mIhwc/) | 2026-09-04 | Long-form | 52,676 | 20:31 | 1.35x |
| [Blues nuances you should know - Full lesson in related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/zowOz1y6_VQ/) | 2026-09-01 | Short | 16,388 | 2:14 | - |
| [3 Blues nuances you should know! Guitar Lesson - ML149](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/BLsPQgtkQNU/) | 2026-08-28 | Long-form | 70,712 | 17:35 | 1.82x |
| [How to find the Groove. Call & Response Blues in C minor - Guitar Lesson - EP641](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/hiJtaR_Pyq4/) | 2026-08-21 | Long-form | 32,667 | 24:25 | - |
| [Soulful guitar by yourself using the 1-2-3-4-Stop formula - see related video for full lesson](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/KxuR7oDLVxU/) | 2026-08-15 | Short | 36,343 | 3:00 | 1.42x |
| [A simple formula for creating a soulful guitar composition you can play by yourself - ML148](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/0TKy4thKuAo/) | 2026-08-14 | Long-form | 71,476 | 15:11 | 1.34x |
| [Add this to your chords - Rhythm guitar ideas - #guitarlesson - see related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/v5Hx4PXRRLI/) | 2026-08-08 | Short | 105,447 | 2:35 | 4.66x |
| [Add this to your chords to make them sound better - Guitar Lesson - ML147](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/9xNSgpI5NII/) | 2026-08-07 | Long-form | 281,166 | 16:19 | 6.56x |
| [Delta blues ideas - Part 1 - Full lesson in related video #guitarlesson #bluesguitar #acousticblues](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/5-XUf96ukTQ/) | 2026-08-02 | Short | 30,204 | 0:51 | 1.64x |
| [Add the E string and repeatable licks for a Delta Blues vibe - Blues Guitar Lesson - ML146](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/DN9pv09Ln6Q/) | 2026-07-31 | Long-form | 56,813 | 18:30 | 1.43x |
| [Classic electric Blues lead by blending the Major & Minor Pentatonic scales - see related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/whEpiNkcQO8/) | 2026-07-24 | Short | 7,935 | 1:08 | - |
| [Classic electric Blues lead by blending the Major & Minor Pentatonic scales - Guitar Lesson - EP640](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/XlONXfeRUIQ/) | 2026-07-24 | Long-form | 29,095 | 28:30 | - |
| [Hendrix rhythm ideas within triads - see related video for full lesson](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/1YFgOaMGgDw/) | 2026-07-19 | Short | 15,133 | 2:56 | - |
| [Make your rhythm sound more musical with these Hendrix inspired ideas - Guitar Lesson - ML145](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/SSEJAYDrsks/) | 2026-07-17 | Long-form | 33,123 | 13:51 | - |
| [How about a little Blues composition you can play by yourself using Triads as a guide - see related](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/vvdkCAISnvI/) | 2026-07-11 | Short | 35,380 | 1:20 | 1.73x |
| [Take advantage of open strings when you’re jamming with someone for a full sound. See related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/y_PdJnIp2-k/) | 2026-07-11 | Short | 9,545 | 2:11 | - |
| [Open-String Licks for Your Next Guitar Jam – Guitar Lesson – EP639](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/5NkkElrIDGc/) | 2026-07-11 | Long-form | 39,538 | 22:12 | - |
| [Use minor triads to create a dreamy Major 7 sound - see related video for full lesson](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/yNxYGZOyFqs/) | 2026-07-04 | Short | 23,159 | 1:24 | 1.06x |
| [Use Minor Triads to create Dreamy Major 7 sounds - Guitar Lesson - ML144](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/ZNLZP9ImV80/) | 2026-07-04 | Long-form | 34,877 | 23:11 | - |
| [Play the Blues by yourself using Triads as your guide! Guitar Lesson - EP638](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/eFfKFVCGSy0/) | 2026-06-26 | Long-form | 72,704 | 28:06 | 1.57x |
| [The sweet spot for blending the major and minor pentatonic scales - see related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/QVJKCWqkxeQ/) | 2026-06-20 | Short | 103,816 | 2:54 | 5.89x |
| [Blending the Major and Minor Pentatonic scales in 1 position - Blues Guitar Lesson - ML143](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/_ZGW3Snjy1c/) | 2026-06-20 | Long-form | 46,159 | 24:34 | - |
| [One scale. One position. Use what you already know! Don't overcomplicate. Guitar Lesson - ML142](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/tGX0mx2ylMY/) | 2026-06-13 | Long-form | 96,870 | 26:02 | 2.17x |
| [Your Blues solo may be missing this! (Hint: it’s chords) 😊 - see related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/WAOTxwi3pAk/) | 2026-06-06 | Short | 7,978 | 0:50 | - |
| [Your Blues solo may be missing this! Hint (it’s chords) - Guitar Lesson - EP637](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/AiCtuK-eujw/) | 2026-06-06 | Long-form | 27,729 | 26:39 | - |
| [Don't Stop When You Hit a Wrong Note - Do This Instead](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/BtaW1Aikpuk/) | 2026-05-29 | Long-form | 46,541 | 15:43 | 1.14x |
| [Hidden melodies inside your chord shapes - see related video for lesson l](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/wuXGloDj55o/) | 2026-05-22 | Short | 22,126 | 0:31 | 1.08x |
| [Your Chords Are Hiding Something - Guitar Harmonies inside of Chord Shapes - Guitar Lesson - ML140](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/i0XQAKwm-NE/) | 2026-05-22 | Long-form | 43,369 | 18:23 | - |
| [Constructing a classic Chicago Blues solo on guitar. See related video for lesson](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/smA1AQvGFUw/) | 2026-05-16 | Short | 17,385 | 0:51 | - |
| [Learn how to construct a classic Chicago Blues style guitar solo - Guitar Lesson EP636](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/VQHFD4jIQUA/) | 2026-05-15 | Long-form | 45,966 | 26:13 | - |
| [The CAGED System: E Shape. Combine the C and E shape to start making music](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/-8t3Os5naHg/) | 2026-05-09 | Short | 17,811 | 0:53 | - |
| [The CAGED System series: The A shape](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/JuskcjtApPA/) | 2026-05-09 | Short | 12,542 | 0:59 | - |
| [Secret open chord plus 2 fingers = simple Bluegrass composition - see related video](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/JE4lcHrMzik/) | 2026-05-09 | Short | 365,975 | 2:19 | 18.24x |
| [2 Fingers + Secret Open Chord = Simple Bluegrass Composition by yourself! - Guitar Lesson - ML139](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/SVZXqFpby0w/) | 2026-05-08 | Long-form | 95,855 | 14:15 | 1.66x |
| [How to jam with another instrument- both rhythm and lead.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/bKd563VuKN4/) | 2026-05-02 | Short | 8,002 | 1:11 | - |
| [How do I jam with someone on guitar? Learn both rhythm and lead parts in this lesson - EP635](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/Ye60iSK9zG8/) | 2026-05-01 | Long-form | 19,155 | 22:53 | - |
| [4 steps to playing a pretty rhythm w/ melody line - see related video #guitarlesson #rhythmguitar](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@activemelody/videos/90SQ-4QK418/) | 2026-04-24 | Short | 30,683 | 3:00 | 1.16x |

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