Hi Paul. I don’t know if you still update this channel but you’re a true hero to me. You’ve played on so many classic records and you’re the reason I picked up a guitar many years ago. Thank you for all your hard work.
Hello. "Thank you" can't reflect the gratitude for sharing this piece of history for guitar players. Make a new one, with up to date quality, and all this years crafting your art, we'll all buy it. Rhythm is everything. God bless you Paul Jackson Jr.
This has to be the single best rhythm guitar video I've ever seen on TH-cam. I've watched MANY different tutorials from many prominent TH-camrs and many obscure ones, and this one singlehandedly tops them all. It's straight to the point w/ no BS, and is practical while being fun at the same time. I thank you sir.
I've always said how important it is to be a good, solid rhythm guitarist. Everyone wants to be the star of the show. "Lead Guitarist" Many players can not do rhythm for several reasons. -Thank you for posting this video.
Fantastic beggining with the two cues of soloists and rythm guitarrists. I adore Paul's technic. A real SOLID support for the rest of the band. Not just random notes disconected.
same here!! Once in a while, for YEARS, I google "Science of Rhythm Guitar". Today I did it again and here I am. Excited to finally be able to watch this.
3 AHA! moments watching Paul Jackson here. 🥁Long time Drummer learning guitar on my own until I get my drums back. Lotta good teachers on TH-cam but.. I wish I'd seen Paul Jacksons videos a long time ago. ( George Duke endorsement? I'm in.) Mr. Jacksons lesson is the key to me getting to the next level. Thank you🥇
Mr. Jackson very nicely done. I've always preferred to play rhythm. Through the many years I've gotten a lot of compliments on my playing, especially when the lead player feels free to play only lead. When I was young I thought that people were mistaking me for the lead player. But now I know people really do appreciate a solid foundation with the bass drums and guitar. I love your guitar in this video. I have a 78 wine Standard Les Paul. And my wife just bought me a brand new American Telecaster Special! Can't put it down man! Lotsa love from one old guy to another.
Probably why Paul Jackson is a GREAT as he is cause he UNDERSTANDS how to be a rhythm guitarist and he nails it perfectly. He has a sound that is AMAZING
Thanks for sharing your wisdom! Witnessed Paul's greatness firsthand at Jazz Alley in Seattle last week. Amazing show with Jazz Funk Soul! Sweetest rhythm playing and solo lines! What a groove!!
Thanks for posting The Science of Rhythm Guitar series. I was told to get and watch this video years ago when I was studying music. The private instructor I had, who was a studio player himself, recommended this video highly. For reasons too dumb to go into, I was unable to get my hands on it. I was reminded years later, and by then, guitar DVDs were fading and being replaced by TH-cam, TrueFire and such. So I figured I'd blown it and my chance to ever see this was passed. This came up as a suggested video by the TH-cam algorithms, and I immediately jumped on it. I've subscribed and saved these. Looking forward to working my way through these. Thank you very much PJJr!
GHS Mohicans in THE HOUSE! Sat near you in Mr. Edwards’ music theory class. I never had a clue how good you were. You were just a humble and polite guy. I wish I could have taken lessons from you back then. A few years after graduation, I saw your name on the credits for just about every major record. Went to see your band at Hop Sing’s in Marina Del Rey and backstage, Rit and other jazz greats were hanging out. So happy for you my brother.
Ha!😂 I been looking for the rest of this for decades! I tried to order this from your website years ago. Thanks for the for the post. I been a big admirer of all of your work on classic albums. I could tell within seconds…🤔 That’s Paul Jackson Jr. I had a chance to meet you through Chris Payton at NAMM about 5 years ago I believe. Couldn’t make I was with a group bass players and drummers. 😂GOD SPEED.
Never heard of the hand-buster exercise, should be very helpful for my left pinky which is the weakest of my fretting fingers. Also, for those looking for the right pick, I've discovered that mandolin picks (and to some extent the round edge of a teardrop pick) give me a much rounder sound on the acoustic guitar (I have a very bright & shiny attack) and allow me to tremolo-pick more easily on both electric and acoustic strings. Lord bless you real good too, Mr. Jackson.
I LOVE learning to play and playing rhythm. I'm surprised that you like heavy picks. I have some. Yet as a beginner for the moment I'm comfortable with medium to light
The trick to playing guitar well is to buy your guitars tuned and buy a lot of them. Remember the strings go on the outside. Start with a yellow one then work your way up to blue and red and maybe a sunburst.
Thank you for sharing this, Paul. As an instructor myself I’m always looking for different ways of looking at the guitar, hearing the guitar, playing the guitar etc.
Hey Paul, So Glad I Saw you on TH-cam. I Meet you years ago at a Clinic at Guitar Center. You were very nice and gave me Great advice. I Played with Rodney Frankin Back in the Day on his Albums. The Groove was the big hit at the time. I Push that Subscribe Button. Thanks for Sharing Your Gift:)
I am so glad to find this Paul, definitely subscribed. Your catalog of recorded rhythm work is legendary sir. Thank you so much for sharing this time capsule. It's never old information, it's ALWAY key to know how to hold down a rhythm part. Peace
I've always been a big fan of rhythm guitar, comp chords, etc. The proper chords with the proper song will always bring out a solo and make the solo sound better.
Thank you Mr Jackson. Very practical & useful information. Tried it and realized results quickly. Love your playing. Compared to me (yep I was wearing members only jackets, balloon pants and hi top fades ... had more hair then) ... your style seems more sophisticated kinda like your playing ... funky and always in good taste
Also you should practice your scales without your left hand thumb involved just your fingers. The thumb completely released will teach you how little force you actually have to use and how relaxed your hand should be while playing
mil gracias Paul...! sos un referente para mi que estoy aprendiendo a componer mis primeros temas de hard rock y metal con una banda de amigos en argentina, buenos aires hicimos un cover de beat it y me maraville con tus geniales riffs acompañando a van halem ;)
I would love to see you play ‘Personal Touch’ live! It’s just an amazingly influencing tune for me. Use to listen to it during my time in Doha Qatar looking at the sea and the desert 🐪
solid, tasteful, rhythm parts that are interesting harmonically and rhythmically will always be more difficult to pull of convincingly than a melodic line imo
I've been playing guitar for over 50 years, 40+ years professionally. I've always said if you want to be a good valuable guitar player, especially in a band, learn how to play rhythm guitar. Work on that right hand. That's where the emotion comes from. Soloing is great. But build from the bottom up. You will be a better soloist if you are a good rhythm player. I know lots of great soloists. I only know a handful of great rhythm players.
vhs guitar lessons is where it's at mane, gotta learn from these more often. one of the things contemporary teachers seem to lack is that working artist's 'ready to record' attitude. great
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wow, dude came in on a motorcycle pointing at the camera. Probably the sickest intro to a technique video i've ever seen O.o
🤷♂️ he's the man
Hi Paul. I don’t know if you still update this channel but you’re a true hero to me. You’ve played on so many classic records and you’re the reason I picked up a guitar many years ago. Thank you for all your hard work.
Hello. "Thank you" can't reflect the gratitude for sharing this piece of history for guitar players. Make a new one, with up to date quality, and all this years crafting your art, we'll all buy it. Rhythm is everything. God bless you Paul Jackson Jr.
I agreed with everything contained in this post.
Working on the new concept right now. Thanks for the shout out. Lord bless you.
Will do. Thanks for the great feedback. Lord bless you.
Please I would buy in a heart beat !
Mr. Jackson is in the top 5 studio players ever. Absolutely impeccable.
This has to be the single best rhythm guitar video I've ever seen on TH-cam. I've watched MANY different tutorials from many prominent TH-camrs and many obscure ones, and this one singlehandedly tops them all. It's straight to the point w/ no BS, and is practical while being fun at the same time. I thank you sir.
Simple technique being taught here can't be overlooked. Paul is simply THE BEST at all he does. Totally awesome.
I have loved and followed Paul Jackson Jr. As a guitarist for decades. He is capable of playing basically any genre and making it sound so simple.
this lesson is gold! I loved the skit in the beginning. Would actually watch a full episode as a snapshot of that era! cheers, Paul !
Thank you for this Paul, i'm a young guitar player who's hungry of you're knowledge
I've always said how important it is to be a good, solid rhythm guitarist. Everyone wants to be the star of the show. "Lead Guitarist" Many players can not do rhythm for several reasons. -Thank you for posting this video.
I have a hard rock background and studied some jazz, and I'm really looking forward to this course. Thanks Paul, for uploading!
Oh my GOD ! I watched that other short clip on TH-cam so many times. Can't wait for the rest. Thank you so much!!!
Used to have this on DVD, now in storage. Thx for posting!! 🙏
Thanks for sharing this Paul!!! Cheers from Brazil
Fantastic beggining with the two cues of soloists and rythm guitarrists. I adore Paul's technic. A real SOLID support for the rest of the band. Not just random notes disconected.
My god, I've been wanting to watch this for so long! Thank you so much!
same here!! Once in a while, for YEARS, I google "Science of Rhythm Guitar". Today I did it again and here I am. Excited to finally be able to watch this.
Does anyone have the full dvd?
Sometimes, just sometimes YT algorithm gets it right. Absolute gold! Wish there were Tabs or something to look at, for the rest of us beginners
3 AHA! moments watching Paul Jackson here.
🥁Long time Drummer learning guitar on my own until I get my drums back.
Lotta good teachers on TH-cam but..
I wish I'd seen Paul Jacksons videos a long time ago.
( George Duke endorsement? I'm in.)
Mr. Jacksons lesson is the key to me getting to the next level.
Thank you🥇
Bought your DVD when I first started playing, so glad to be able to revisit it now
Mr. Jackson very nicely done. I've always preferred to play rhythm. Through the many years I've gotten a lot of compliments on my playing, especially when the lead player feels free to play only lead. When I was young I thought that people were mistaking me for the lead player. But now I know people really do appreciate a solid foundation with the bass drums and guitar. I love your guitar in this video. I have a 78 wine Standard Les Paul. And my wife just bought me a brand new American Telecaster Special! Can't put it down man! Lotsa love from one old guy to another.
Probably why Paul Jackson is a GREAT as he is cause he UNDERSTANDS how to be a rhythm guitarist and he nails it perfectly. He has a sound that is AMAZING
Thanks for sharing your wisdom! Witnessed Paul's greatness firsthand at Jazz Alley in Seattle last week. Amazing show with Jazz Funk Soul! Sweetest rhythm playing and solo lines! What a groove!!
Thank you for posting this because it wasn't here before, never take that for granted
Thanks for posting The Science of Rhythm Guitar series. I was told to get and watch this video years ago when I was studying music. The private instructor I had, who was a studio player himself, recommended this video highly. For reasons too dumb to go into, I was unable to get my hands on it. I was reminded years later, and by then, guitar DVDs were fading and being replaced by TH-cam, TrueFire and such. So I figured I'd blown it and my chance to ever see this was passed. This came up as a suggested video by the TH-cam algorithms, and I immediately jumped on it. I've subscribed and saved these. Looking forward to working my way through these. Thank you very much PJJr!
Excellent instruction! I will be visiting your series of videos for more of this teaching!
Thank you for nice videos, words can't express my gratitude actually!
GHS Mohicans in THE HOUSE! Sat near you in Mr. Edwards’ music theory class. I never had a clue how good you were. You were just a humble and polite guy. I wish I could have taken lessons from you back then. A few years after graduation, I saw your name on the credits for just about every major record. Went to see your band at Hop Sing’s in Marina Del Rey and backstage, Rit and other jazz greats were hanging out. So happy for you my brother.
amazing
That's cool, I found this channel by chance and it's great, congratulations for the videos! Hugs from Brazil!
Awesome! As a bass musician, technique is critical for all string instruments .
any instrument
Paul, your contribution to the Collaboration album was spectacular
Thank you Mr. Jackson for sharing this useful and important tutorial with all guitarists, I really appreciate it. Regards from New York City.
Ha!😂 I been looking for the rest of this for decades! I tried to order this from your website years ago. Thanks for the for the post. I been a big admirer of all of your work on classic albums. I could tell within seconds…🤔 That’s Paul Jackson Jr. I had a chance to meet you through Chris Payton at NAMM about 5 years ago I believe. Couldn’t make I was with a group bass players and drummers. 😂GOD SPEED.
Thank you so much, you make it fun to play rhythm and I love the vibe of the video
Never heard of the hand-buster exercise, should be very helpful for my left pinky which is the weakest of my fretting fingers. Also, for those looking for the right pick, I've discovered that mandolin picks (and to some extent the round edge of a teardrop pick) give me a much rounder sound on the acoustic guitar (I have a very bright & shiny attack) and allow me to tremolo-pick more easily on both electric and acoustic strings. Lord bless you real good too, Mr. Jackson.
Excellent stuff right here! Thank you, Paul for sharing your years of experience.
It's too interesting lesson learned some beneficial techniques..!! Thks
If it weren't for some obvious visual qualities, I'd say that this is a 2021 course. The way the lessons are approached feels so fresh.
Your guitar playing is very beautiful, your playing style is very engaging, it seems very easy, but not everyone else might be able to do it.
I'm so glad I found your page. This material is all that I'll be watching for the next few months. Thanks for your teaching and sharing.
Always love hearing you explain things. What a great musician / mentor!!
You riding that bike rolling in with a guitar made me smile hahaha, great! Thank you for uploading and sharing your knowledge! :)
Thank you and may God bless you Paul 😀
Thank you so much Paul. Absolutely fantastic stuff. Greetings from England and may God bless your life.
Dear Paul I’d love to learn from you basics of rhythm guitar if you ever happen to be in CA truly a blessing
ahahah George Duke at the beginning. What a legend
Really good instructional teaching video of your method and approach, Paul. Big thank you for sharing this. Regards from Spain
My favorite guitar 🎸 player
Holy... G. Duke on intro, how good to learn groovy techniques😂
“Can’t get no love!” 😂 Thank you for sharing these Paul Jackson, Jr.! Kind regards, Daniel
The way you have control and space.. love it.
Good practice session and great tips Paul. You remind me that I have to put some time in the woodshed too.
dang, he gave that A-string to tune and the sustain lasted forever. also had an awesome squashed compression sound i think maybe from the voice mic
Paul Jackson Jr in three words: Paul Jackson Junior
Very cool, excellent work, I really enjoyed this, thankyou
I've never heard of that man before? and he has a Les Paul hallow body with P90 pickups!? excellent rhythm! that's why you have that guitar. Bravo!
I LOVE learning to play and playing rhythm. I'm surprised that you like heavy picks. I have some. Yet as a beginner for the moment I'm comfortable with medium to light
I really really love this series of videos !! Thank you so mucho from Argentina Paul!!
Really appreciate for this tutorial especially on the aspect of muted guitar. Finally u showed me how to do it properly…..🙏🏾
The trick to playing guitar well is to buy your guitars tuned and buy a lot of them. Remember the strings go on the outside. Start with a yellow one then work your way up to blue and red and maybe a sunburst.
What a blessed video... Invaluable stuff from a master.
His guitar solo on Don Moen's God is the strength of my heart introduced me to him when I was about 8 years old. The solo was very tasteful.
If there was ever a lesson that I need . It’s this one from this dude .
A true treasure to music.
Thank you for sharing this, Paul. As an instructor myself I’m always looking for different ways of looking at the guitar, hearing the guitar, playing the guitar etc.
Hey Paul,
So Glad I Saw you on TH-cam.
I Meet you years ago at a Clinic at Guitar Center. You were very nice and gave me Great advice.
I Played with Rodney Frankin Back in the Day on his Albums. The Groove was the big hit at the time.
I Push that Subscribe Button. Thanks for Sharing Your Gift:)
Awesome exercises and tips, thank you Paul!!
So glad you posted these. I still have my DVD! :-)
This is great, thanks for upload
@2:14 you can see the chord shapes that influenced or used in the song "Give life back to music" by Daft Punk
Wow very cool ... thank you
I am so glad to find this Paul, definitely subscribed. Your catalog of recorded rhythm work is legendary sir. Thank you so much for sharing this time capsule. It's never old information, it's ALWAY key to know how to hold down a rhythm part. Peace
wow so awesome. thank you for sharing. God bless.
I've always been a big fan of rhythm guitar, comp chords, etc. The proper chords with the proper song will always bring out a solo and make the solo sound better.
I dont play but this was just a very compelling individual with how serious he was but also warm.
Thank you Mr Jackson. Very practical & useful information. Tried it and realized results quickly. Love your playing. Compared to me (yep I was wearing members only jackets, balloon pants and hi top fades ... had more hair then) ... your style seems more sophisticated kinda like your playing ... funky and always in good taste
Thanks, Paul ❤🎸👍
thank you for all this amazing lessons... you did drawing a new way for guitar playing ... thank you for all legend ! :)
oula whan i was young i listen to him every time and everywhere ! a giant !
Brilliant and imperative
Paul IS the man.
Thank you for this goldmine of information!
Thank you for sharing this with us Paul
Also you should practice your scales without your left hand thumb involved just your fingers. The thumb completely released will teach you how little force you actually have to use and how relaxed your hand should be while playing
mil gracias Paul...! sos un referente para mi que estoy aprendiendo a componer mis primeros temas de hard rock y metal con una banda de amigos en argentina, buenos aires
hicimos un cover de beat it y me maraville con tus geniales riffs acompañando a van halem ;)
un saludo muy grande y muchas gracias por subir estos videos subtitulados, es oro puro musicalmente hablando :)
Great lesson
This is gold! Thankyou for sharing!
Great--some of it reminded me of Lennon's work on rhythm guitar. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing awesome.
I really like this course, thank you for making it! I would like to know if there is a pdf to download with the transcribed exercises.
I would love to see you play ‘Personal Touch’ live! It’s just an amazingly influencing tune for me. Use to listen to it during my time in Doha Qatar looking at the sea and the desert 🐪
I LOVE this.
solid, tasteful, rhythm parts that are interesting harmonically and rhythmically will always be more difficult to pull of convincingly than a melodic line imo
Hey Paul - Gardena Mohican 77 grad shout out to you!
thanks for uploading. I really appreciate for it.
Thanks for the upload dude!
8:40 AH AH AHHHHH! You didn't use your METRONOME!!!!!! You said ALWAYS use it!!!!!
Gran master suludos desde Guatemala creci con su tecniga y es una gran bendicion tocar igual que usted master
I've been playing guitar for over 50 years, 40+ years professionally. I've always said if you want to be a good valuable guitar player, especially in a band, learn how to play rhythm guitar. Work on that right hand. That's where the emotion comes from. Soloing is great. But build from the bottom up. You will be a better soloist if you are a good rhythm player. I know lots of great soloists. I only know a handful of great rhythm players.
Thank you Paul!! I've been looking for this video for ages. I'd never expect I'd find it from your own channel. Amen!! You are an AWESOME player.
well this is GOLD
wonderful sir, thank you
vhs guitar lessons is where it's at mane, gotta learn from these more often. one of the things contemporary teachers seem to lack is that working artist's 'ready to record' attitude. great