3 Reb Beach Tapping Licks From 1989
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Here's another Three-For-All lesson and this time we're breaking down three tapping licks hiding in a live guitar solo by fretboard stuntman Reb Beach from 1989.
Reb is a monster guitar player who's mainly known for his early work with the band Winger, but since that time he's worked with a number of groups and artists, including Whitesnake, Dokken, Alice Cooper, and many others. His fretwork also appears in films and video games, including Sega's Daytona USA 2 and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (to name a few). He also appears in Wayne's World as a member of Alice Cooper's band in the background.
This lesson takes a peek at three tapping licks found during his live solo from 1989, which was during Winger's extended tour of their debut album. There are a few bootleg versions of this guitar solo floating around on TH-cam, and depending on which version you watch, you can hear the same solo played with slight variations during each version.
There are plenty of new and interesting things you can learn from studying some licks and ideas from a player like Reb, so be sure to play through this lesson and the licks being shared slowly until you get a feel for the fingerings, movements, and concepts overall.
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I love how you nonchalantly deconstruct all of these shredders licks while being respectful and curious about their techniques. It never gets old! Great job!
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Reb Beach was one of my favorite guitarists from that era. Still inspired by his licks. Thanks Dave!!! Great video!!!
TYPO ALERT: I've been pushing myself hard to create these videos quickly, but I guess I need to slow down (a little) so I can keep some level of "quality control."
The first arpeggio was incorrectly identified as "Emajor7" and it should be an "Emajor9."
Sorry Mr. F#, it was an honest mistake.
You are doing great stuff Love your channel! Thank you
Please do a video on Jeff Watson and John Sykes.
Bro, NO apologies needed! You are the BEST guitar teacher on TH-cam to me! I would LOVE to see you just play anything you wanted to, to hear your creativity on your OWN terms! I cannot farhom the fact that you can play in the styles of ALL my guitar heroes! You ARE on of them now! You the man!
Dude, for like 10 years I’ve always wanted to learn those licks but never could figure them out. It’s nothing super complex but Reb’s tapping is so fluid the notes all kind of blend together. Thanks for sharing!
That's great to hear man and I hope this video helped you break some of those ideas down.
Reb is a monster player and his style of tapping is so unique and fluid, it really is one of his signature trademarks. It's so good!
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Dude it has been said a million times, but I will say it again- your channel, your lessons, your teaching style and your playing/feel- all TOP NOTCH! What a great channel! A thousand thank yous!
I must have missed this one. He is just jaw dropping. Thank you David!!!!!
David, you are a great teacher, and I really am so honored that you learned my stuff. Almost! Unfortunately, all of these are wrong, but pretty close! Thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it.
If they are wrong they definitely sound dang close. You should post a video of you doing those 3 tapping patterns the correct way.
@Matt_Dylan I never said he played them wrong. I also didn't do any detective work on the officialreb beach TH-cam.
@Matt_Dylan gotcha. 🤘🎸
Since we’re on tapping Vito Bratta should be next ..
I totally have him on my radar and will be putting something together with him soon.
I love those little "extra things" he did with tapped bends and slides.
A great player and he's nearly forgotten - which is another reason to make a lesson/tribute to him!
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@@LateNightLessons oh yes...please do some Vito! He was a wonderful player...he had a really unique voice on the instrument!
Nice and inspiring lessons that you give to everyone’s.......thank you sir!!
You're welcome and thank you!
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They're all crazy but the last one is especially crazy.
Reb is such a gifted player and has all of those dizzying tapping licks.
I like his melodic phrasing and regular ideas too, but those taps he pulls off are killer.
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Love your teaching style!! Thanks for all the videos!!
Can’t believe I just found your channel man. Great lessons and great licks.
as a self taught 80's guitarist who just doesn't have time to figure things out like I used to / I absolutely think your video's are the some of the best on TH-cam !!!! by far !!
you have a cool style of teaching and your execution is flawless , great job ... maybe this year I can do some self analysis of my own solos , and figure out what key or modes i'm using
as a request how about some Eric Johnson but, some of the crazy improv , violin type solos , he does as an intro to Cliffs of Dover / pick any year !! LOL
Always great stuff my friend, thank you
Love watching you play, no matter what it is, you make it so fluid and effortless. I’m so jealous! Great lesson, Reb is a genius and had some interesting ideas.
Loved this 3-for-all on Reb Beach. He was always a favorite of mine. Another that’s often overlooked these days. Incredible musician! Would love to see you do a 3-for-all for Steve Lynch from Autograph.
I like the “alien chatter” comment on the last tapping lick. it adds mystique to that lick.🍻
Fantastic lesson Dave!
Excellent lesson. Thank you.
I actually figured out the last lick you covered a while ago and really love that your showing all these cool lick from Reb. Killer lesson. glad I found your channel. keep it up. Love the Reb lesson. Thanks
You're welcome and no problem bro!
Reb is such a monster player, I simply had to do something featuring him.
I'm sure he'll be back in the mix soon, as he has so many great ideas and licks.
Thanks again!
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This is such a cool lesson. Thanks!
Wow, props for being able to deconstruct these little progressions.
I like your videos, and your presentation, keep up the good work for all of us that love the guitar
Thank you so much - this comment ROCKS!
Stick around for more lessons and material and take care!
The REH video is great,and the solo wicked,hes so baby faced on it ,but so fluent with tapping and riffs.
"Something like that" -- I think it should be on a shirt
Now that's a great idea!
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Thanks again and ROCK ON!
Probably for copyright reasons maybe, or it covers B🐓 in case of the exacto Nazis dissecting the lesson and finding "flaws" in his teachings.
Either way, Yes it should be on a shirt 😀👍
Great dissection. You simplified the 3rd lick compared to how I figured it out which is awesome. The 2nd lick is broken down in tapping lesson Reb did in one of the Guitar World mags from 1990. I still have it somewhere. The 1st lick tho I never sat down and tried to figure out because it looked and sounded harder than it is now that you broke it down. Thanks! Kick @ss vid.
Amazing video briliantly done ,brilliant playing, i just liked and subbed, thanks
Always wanted that reb beach guitar when I saw the black magic vid
That is a wicked-looking guitar and I love that woody Koa top too.
I've never played one but I've heard they're on the heavy side, as Koa is a heavyweight wood.
I do have a Les Paul, so I wonder if it feels like that or is even heavier? Regardless, that's a killer guitar!
Late Night Lessons I almost bought one a few years ago on eBay just cause I was so into Reb hahahaha
Thank you so much ! Loved it!
You are doing a fine job sir!... I'm really enjoying your vids.
Wow, the third lick is one of best ever created on electric guitar. Thanks for your amazing work, as always.
Thank you so much!
Reb is a MONSTER player and I love his tapping ideas.
They're so different than most players out there.
Rock on\m/
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The quality of your channel is amazing, you deserve a million more subs
You are such a positive and humble dude but at 13:00, after ripping this awesome RB tapping extravaganza, you had to go, "Something like that!", giving us the "Ye, I know, I'm badass!" look. That's rare with you, I bet but from time to time, you just can't help it - and it's awesome and human!
You are a wonderful teacher ✊💞💕🙏🥰
Awesome! Idk how i missed this post. Will be messing with this after i get off work. (Yes im watching your vids at work)🤘😂👍
as always great instruction , i love your strat even more than your new guitar its awesome
I saw Winger open up for Cinderella during the Long Cold Winter tour with Bullet Boys. The video you show is from that time. Reb took the stage to do an extended solo at some point during the Winger set and he played everything that you showed in this video. He must've come up with it and played it at every show. He also used the same guitar as in the video, that color changing Kramer. Loved that guitar. To this day it's one of the best concerts I've ever been too. All 3 bands sounded incredible.
Would love for you to do more on Reb Beach.
Excellent as usual. Reb never got the credit he deserved
VERY VERY THANK's,from Italy
The more videos I watch, the more I want to convert my Classic Vibe '60s Strat to a super-Strat like yours. Talk about a do-it-all guitar: I just watched your Jimmy Herring video, and before that it was Bruce Bouillet, and now Reb. Damn, son.
Thanks so much!
I say upgrade that Strat!
One of the first things I did was head to Lowe's and bought a box of black screws and changed all of the screws on the pickguard/backplate to another color.
It's a very minor upgrade, but if your screws are rusty/dirty or you just want a new color it makes a big difference and it only cost like $2 and took five minutes to replace.
The knobs are another easy change and I think I prefer the black ones - they match the dark areas of the sunburst finish too. Changing the pickguard is another minor tweak that makes a HUGE difference.
From there you can continue upgrading until you make it the way you want it - it's like an old car and you fix it up and customize it. So cool!
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Rock on and have fun!
Did you get jumbo frets installed as well?
Great lesson! Steve Lynch from Autograph is a monster tapper as well. Thanks again Dave for sharing your knowledge...very cool 👍
Thank you so much!
Steve Lynch is a great player and he wrote a great tapping book back in the day too.
Rock on!
@@LateNightLessons I still got that book lying around somewhere lol...it was a above my skill level back then but after watching your lesson I got re-inspired to give it an honest effort! Thanks Dave, my new favorite channel 👍
Late Night Lessons what is the name of the book I wanna purchase
awesome
Thank you!
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I kind of liked the leather chaps and hair. My 80s guitar hero look wasn't far off, lol! Seriously though, love Reb's playing, the awesome tapping chops but also super-melodic and tasty!! Another great lesson. 🤘🎸
Just a few jokes : )
Seriously though, Reb is a MONSTER player and has always sprinkled cool ideas and licks in his music.
Thanks for watching!
\m/ROCK ON\m/
Love your channel David. Subscribed.
Thank you so much - that rocks!
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Stay tuned for more lessons and content!
I am glad I came across this. I was trying to learn this pattern and it is a great starting point. I think the pattern Reb plays is a little weird as there is almost a pulsing off time part. When I slow it down it is something like this. Starting on the G string 16 9 13 16 9 (Only 5 notes) then on the B String 17 9 12 17 9 12 then G string is 16 9 (Only 2 notes) then D string is 16 9 13 then it repeats. I am not 100 % on the fingerings for the first G string part as I cannot hear it but the timing is right and it fits with what Reb is doing. Also he only moves to 3 different chords before ending. I hope this helps. It was great to explore this more in depth. The other 2 parts sound correctly tabbed out.
Fantastic
All this tapping has me hoping you’ll do a licks lesson with Akira Takasaki of Loudness. That dude is a tapping machine.
Good licks! I like these videos!
Thank you so much!
Stay tuned for more!
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Erase the Slate is so underrated.
I'm practicing the first lick and I'm already dying lol, thanks for this video!!
You're welcome and good luck buddy!
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Very kind man soulful😊
Nice video. Reb is very underrated. You should do Jason Becker. Keep up the good work.
Thank you and I've had some requests for Jason Becker, so I'll see what I can do.
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Thanks!
Great licks! Not typical Reb Beach tapping licks
Thank you!
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I remember reading that reb was terrible playing with his pinky so he substituted his tap finger for his week pinky and you end up with rebs unique sound nuno does this type of tapping too
That's true and I think I remember reading that tidbit about Reb as well.
There are a number of players out there that don't really use their pinky.
I try to use mine as often as possible, and for certain things, it really feels better to use another finger (say the third finger), but I do try to use it as often as possible.
I had an older player stop me when I was a kid and he told me "don't be a three-fingered guitarist."
I guess that suggestion stuck and I took it to heart.
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Thanks again and take care!
Subscribed !!! :)
Awesome - thank you so much!!!
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Your Videos are really great and useful for me. Must be hard work putting this all together. Cheers:)
Thank you so much!
They're not really that hard to make - just a little "click...click...BOOM."
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Thanks again and take care!
Hooo boy... look what I stumbled upon. I am a huge Reb fan, specifically because I use tapping licks as a way to make up for... um... some of my speed-picking deficiencies, if you will. I feel that he does the same thing; as a huge Winger/Reb fan (one of my top 5 fav bands/guitarists), I have noticed that he rarely if ever uses alternate/economy-picked or even legato speed runs - his pick work in his leads is very rhythmic and dynamic and he uses the tapping for speed. I play the same way, by design - not to copy him, but because it is more natural. I'm also not as good as him.
Some would argue that I, and perhaps Reb, have 'deficiencies' in our technique, but I would argue that playing in this manner is unique and sets players like that apart. It forces a player to think differently, and perhaps allows for more unconventional ways to access notes and rhythmic patterns during speed runs.
I need to brush up on my knowledge and use of different modes/scales. You have a lot to teach, and are making me a better player in that regard.
In terms of tapping from that era, the next technical level up from Reb is T.J. Helmerich, in my view. Would love to see something on him.
Have you ever figured out what Reb is doing at the beginning of that live solo? The tapped harmonic, bar-dip 'whistles' intro, then melody across the strings. He does it in other live solos, but never has it sounded so mesmerizing. Maybe in a future Reb update?
Reb goes over that harmonic whammy technique in the Cutting Loose vid. There is a clip on TH-cam where it's the live solo, but then he goes over the harmonic whammy thing after. I'll try and find it.
I have worked on it, used to have it down pat but stopped doing it, and now I'm working on it again.
Go to the 5 min 30 sec mark and Reb goes over that technique
th-cam.com/video/ljbEa-VJ6wE/w-d-xo.html
I don’t know anybody before EVH that really demonstrated tapping ie tapping arpeggios , scales and chords , he was the real first in this technique for sure ..
IIRC Jeff Watson from Night Ranger was doing it back in 82, but they were never as popular.
Cheers!
Anybody getting Baba O’Riley on Lick # 2 ? Or is the Henderson Relish deceiving me ?🇬🇧
Rebs fingers are like a Pinball Wizard.
Would you be willing to do a video on 17? I just can't figure out the opening riff. I know it's not the typical request.... Man I wish I could play that. I've seen alot of bad tabs out there.
Well the beginning of the second lick sounds a bit like the opening of Rhoads second solos in Tonight
That's a GREAT solo!
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@@LateNightLessons It's an amazing solo , I wish we would have every solo he did without those stupid fade out hahah
Reb played a Kramer on this video, I like it a lot !!! :o)
IKR? It's the crazy flip-flop chameleon purple Kramer from the Seventeen video. Right after that, he signed with Ibanez.
Late comer to this video but Reb Beach is waaaay more talented than many from that era. I put him up there with Vito Bratta.
What model is your fender?
Magic!
Beach is my favorite tapper and the cutting loose video has always been my favorite.
I think you made a mistake in the last bar of lick 2.
Reb is tapping on frets 10 for the last arpeggio.
Lick 3 is pure Reb!
He used the same in the dokken song too high to fly,
in winger song and in all jus live solos with Whitesnake.
But you made a Little mistake too I think.
Bar 3 is 12-15 on the E string and 12-14 on the b string
Look at 4-40!
th-cam.com/video/Aq6tTOU_UZo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks David, keep up the good work !
Thank you for those corrections/additions.
Honestly, it's a little hard to decipher some of Reb's licks as his technique is a little weird.
He really doesn't use his frethand pinky and occasionally taps with his pickhand middle and third finger (while holding onto the pick with the thumb and index), so his approach is very different than mine and the blurry fingerings that form under his fingers are sometimes hard to make out (especially when it's played FAST).
Thanks for chiming in here though, as those areas you've pointed out are valid, but I'm really just sharing the basic framework/idea here and not really going for an exact "note-for-note" thing.
Besides these live guitar solos are a little frantic and full of adrenaline, so working on this stuff is like trying to capture flames shooting from a flamethrower. Hahaha!
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Regardless, good call and thank you!
Rock on!
What’s your bridge pickup?
They're all Seymour Duncan and that's a JB humbucker in the bridge, reverse-wound (middle), and a Cool Rails in the neck.
Thanks for watching and rock on!
Late Night Lessons thanks so much! Your content is top notch!
Nothing wrong with leather chaps and a super perm, just 'cause you can't pull it off! 🤣
🤘😎🤘
Would you do a greg howe's threeforall ?
I love Greg and I'll totally add him to the list!
Thanks for watching and stay tuned!
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C'mon, Dave, you should know that the ones that really pushed tapping limits way further are people like Jennifer Batten and Michael Fath, even MAB.
Reb sure is a monster, but Jennifer Batten is the queen of tapping.
That's very true and Jennifer is a monster player.
I met her while she was touring with Jeff Beck back in 1999, and she's also one of my FB friends.
She's great, but her tapping style is radically different than VH's, which is what I was referring to in this lesson - the evolution of EVH's style of tapping, which players like Vito Bratta and Reb Beach pursued.
Jennifer is coming from another direction with her tapping technique, as her style is almost "pianoistic" with multiple pickhand fingers at play.
She has more in common with players like Stanley Jordan or Jeff Watson than she does with EVH (as far as tapping).
Same technique, but completely different approach. Having said that though, she did completely nail all of EVH's licks in 'Beat It' though when she toured with Michael Jackson.
So that really proved she can do anything.
Thanks for watching!
What happened to your guitar neck? It’s warped like a samurai sword haha
Ignore the bland joke. Your lesson is superb.
Thank you again!!!
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What's hard with this technic is to get a real pur and clean sound... Practicing, practicing!...
The third lick was really cool. I wonder if he ever used that in a song.
David, you are awesome! you cover up pretty much all my favorite guitarists/music content. Really cool down to the detail analysis. Your a great player and you have great tone both in rig and fingers! If you ever have time check out my channel, a opinion from a mastermind like you is always welcome :)