In my many years of playing guitar, and rubbing shoulders with other musicians, I've never met anybody that could play this song right or even most of it note for note, until Kelly here!! Bravo Kelly! 🕺
Heard this song for first time last night and immediately was blown away. Can’t wait to learn this! Been looking for a fun song to clean up my alternate picking. Thanks!
Kelly, nice job explaining this Al Di meola song! You must have put a lot of work into learning this?!!👍👍 I loved this song since I first heard it and was only playing trombone at the time had not started playing guitar, back around 1983. We were trying to jam to this in a jam band and I was playing trombone on this song !hahaha! I believe it was the intro type parts that the bass parts And that intro Melody?! Over the years I had worked on and picked up bits and pieces of the tune and try to mold some of Al's playing within my own style. So now I'm trying to work on no for note some of the intricate parts of the song,,,, so I appreciate you speeding the process up for me! Also,, a few years back,, I worked on and learned note for note, maybe his and Paco's favorite of mine, Mediterranean Sundance and Rio Ancho.. I just loved that tune since I first heard it in 83 I thought wow!!!!, what are those guys doing?? !and never ever thought I would be able to play any of it..!!. do you play those tunes also?
Hey man, thanks! Yeah, this was a chore to pull apart by ear, but it was a labor of love. I've been on this track since I was 13, just shortly after it came out. Been a dream of mine to be able to play it one day. Haven't really tried much of Al's other stuff. Too time consuming to learn and practice, haha.
I'm not. I'm left-handed playing a right-handed guitar. My fingering is far better than my alternate picking. I need economy picking and hammer-ons and pull-offs to account for my innate natural lack of talent. Neal Schon is another master of alternate picking.
@@knifelyfe6565 what the hell is wrong with you lol? I didn't make any 'comparison' I merely pointed out Neal is another Master at alternate picking. Of course you meant disrespect lol... have the courage to own it. Imagine being so clueless you think you know who the greatest guitar player is... silly.
This is a great tutorial, and the only one out there. Well done. I have been working on this for 2 days now it is coming along well. I slowed down your video, and it looks like you throw some economy picking in there as well.
Thanks mate. Yeah, when it comes to picking, once I get up to speed, I have no idea what I'm doing, haha. My hand just does what is most economical. I know that I stated that it's all alternate picking, however that's for Al. Can't say the same for myself when I get up to speed.
Cheers! No technique judgement here. Your playing is fantastic, and I am glad I found your channel. I just tried it your way, and I was quite please that it really helps on the string change from the 5th string after the 5 note sequence to the 6th string two notes. I really have to break this into chunkable sections as the flurry of notes is overwhelming otherwise.
Great tutorial, was going through it myself, also by ear, but had some difficulties and saw you have a full tutorial here. Thanks, will use this! I did spot a one 'mistake' though. In the intro part, when it starts descending around 0.45 there is a one note wrong - after the last note played on G-string (F# note) and going down on D, the first note is actually D, instead of E, like earlier. Around 0:48. So it doesn't go down on E twice, but jumps down to D and makes 12-11, instead of 14-11 on d-string. Just had to comment, as the 'lick' sounded too pentatonic and i realized something was just a tad bit off. Anyway, really good job, we'll see if i manage to take the tempo up to original
I know this is a guitar channel, but recognition should go to Anthony Jackson, who doubled on his 6-string bass most of the guitar parts you mentioned as overdubbed. I saw them live in 1981 and they sounded just like the record.
It looks like you're economy picking the descending string switches of the lick (e.g. 3:44 at 0.25x). Sounds great. Is that subconscious? Just curious because you say it's alternate picked.
It must be subconscious. I rarely think about what my right hand is doing. It just automatically does what's best. Al Di Meola is well known for straight alternate picking practically everything. I must be doing quick economy picks without even thinking about it.
Fun fact: On the "Elegant Gypsy" record cover, the Les Paul is missing the volume knob.When I ask him about it over 40 years ago.He said "Good Eye!" Lol
YEIHHH !!!! Love people who teach "obscure" songs to most non -guitarists . How about ' Mr Ten Dollar Man' ZZTOP ? or 'Tramontane' Foreigner ? or 'SmokeScreen' Nugent ?? Oh ! Well , I thought that I ask..Thank You for the lesson Sir !! Stay safe !! I will be subbing.. glad that I 've found You !!!
For the lick at 4:11 you say that everything is alternate picked, but that isn't correct. On the fourth note- the F# 9th fret on the A string you do an upstroke. On the 5th note the E 12 fret on the E String you do another upstroke. If you could do the whole sequence without stopping, viewers of this video could clearly see this. In fact, for a lesson on this song - the picking direction is the only thing that matters because one cannot get the same speed alternate picking this as opposed to economy picking some notes.
amazing that jacobaci can't watch 5 minutes of the video to find out why. haha anyway.. Thanks Kelly Dean Allen for a great video. I really like when guitar videos are recorded from "over the shoulder viewpoint." This point of view allows the youtube viewer to look at a fret board from the same perspective if we were playing. Just positive feedback. thanks for the video on one of my favorite songs.
You're not alternate picking the notes! lol! you're unqualified to teach anyone anything. You're holding the pick in the "dead bug grip" which does not promote control and relaxed picking and does not keep the pick from moving in your grip causing you to grip the pick too tightly.
There's no "a" in this song title. It's Race with the Devil on Spanish Highway. For crying out loud if you're going to teach the song get the title correct.
And hey Kelly, I just checked out your Instagram page and commented and also direct message you, I'd love to chat with you sometime!!👍 sounds like we have a lot in common ...! and are you on Facebook also?
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar I understand!.. I was about ready to delete my Instagram page, when I fell into a really good group of musicians and then started getting a lot more response to my videos, I try to keep them low-key and fun and to encourage others but I might start getting a little more serious now.
Hey this is excellent of you to post this great Dimeola piece !! Thanks
Great job on a staggeringly challenging piece. I tip my hat to you sir.
Thanks man. It was a chore to learn and play. Thought that I would share what I learned with a few others.
In my many years of playing guitar, and rubbing shoulders with other musicians, I've never met anybody that could play this song right or even most of it note for note, until Kelly here!! Bravo Kelly! 🕺
Heard this song for first time last night and immediately was blown away. Can’t wait to learn this! Been looking for a fun song to clean up my alternate picking. Thanks!
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and spell this out, Kelly!
Great lesson on this tune. Always loved it, never tried... so here goes
Thanks for this! Great overview and lesson on this classic.
Kelly, nice job explaining this Al Di meola song! You must have put a lot of work into learning this?!!👍👍 I loved this song since I first heard it and was only playing trombone at the time had not started playing guitar, back around 1983. We were trying to jam to this in a jam band and I was playing trombone on this song !hahaha! I believe it was the intro type parts that the bass parts And that intro Melody?! Over the years I had worked on and picked up bits and pieces of the tune and try to mold some of Al's playing within my own style. So now I'm trying to work on no for note some of the intricate parts of the song,,,, so I appreciate you speeding the process up for me! Also,, a few years back,, I worked on and learned note for note, maybe his and Paco's favorite of mine, Mediterranean Sundance and Rio Ancho.. I just loved that tune since I first heard it in 83 I thought wow!!!!, what are those guys doing?? !and never ever thought I would be able to play any of it..!!. do you play those tunes also?
Hey man, thanks! Yeah, this was a chore to pull apart by ear, but it was a labor of love. I've been on this track since I was 13, just shortly after it came out. Been a dream of mine to be able to play it one day. Haven't really tried much of Al's other stuff. Too time consuming to learn and practice, haha.
Above my abilities but still thoroughly enjoyed the tutorial, thanks Kelly!
Thanks Mark!
Well done my friend 👍👍
Great tune, this will solidify my cover. Thank you so much
Love how you continually reinforce and point out what an alternate picking Master Al was. Incredible. Great video.
I'm not. I'm left-handed playing a right-handed guitar. My fingering is far better than my alternate picking. I need economy picking and hammer-ons and pull-offs to account for my innate natural lack of talent. Neal Schon is another master of alternate picking.
@@mwbrada Please don't compare the rocker to the greatest guitar player on the planet.
@@knifelyfe6565 hmm?
@@mwbrada lol meant no disrespect but that cheesy guitar player in that pop top 40 band couldn't carry Al's guitar case.
@@knifelyfe6565 what the hell is wrong with you lol? I didn't make any 'comparison' I merely pointed out Neal is another Master at alternate picking. Of course you meant disrespect lol... have the courage to own it. Imagine being so clueless you think you know who the greatest guitar player is... silly.
Great job!Thanks for this!!
Always great to see you my brother. Looking great and sounding amazing OF COURSE!! Killer video brother.
Thanks Robert! Always good to hear from you. I see that you're closing in on 1000 subs. Cheering you on man. Good luck.
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar Hey thank you bro!!
Really great work! Thank you! Can you tell me at what BPM do you play this piece?
great lesson i LOVE THIS SONG FROM AGE 16,,,,,, I will learn this song AL dImEOLA IS THE fATHER of speed metal-fusion.....
Thanks for posting this! Would love to see more stuff like this. Maybe some Metheny Bright Size Life stuff.
Good job 👏 on your lesson very easy to understand
Your tutorials are addicting!
This is a great tutorial, and the only one out there. Well done. I have been working on this for 2 days now it is coming along well. I slowed down your video, and it looks like you throw some economy picking in there as well.
Thanks mate. Yeah, when it comes to picking, once I get up to speed, I have no idea what I'm doing, haha. My hand just does what is most economical. I know that I stated that it's all alternate picking, however that's for Al. Can't say the same for myself when I get up to speed.
Cheers! No technique judgement here. Your playing is fantastic, and I am glad I found your channel. I just tried it your way, and I was quite please that it really helps on the string change from the 5th string after the 5 note sequence to the 6th string two notes. I really have to break this into chunkable sections as the flurry of notes is overwhelming otherwise.
Excellent Lesson Thank You
you are a MASTER...
I will learn to play this on my Telecaster
You're a madman.
Prove it?
Great Day In The Morning!
🎶🎸🎶
Great tutorial, was going through it myself, also by ear, but had some difficulties and saw you have a full tutorial here. Thanks, will use this!
I did spot a one 'mistake' though. In the intro part, when it starts descending around 0.45 there is a one note wrong - after the last note played on G-string (F# note) and going down on D, the first note is actually D, instead of E, like earlier. Around 0:48. So it doesn't go down on E twice, but jumps down to D and makes 12-11, instead of 14-11 on d-string.
Just had to comment, as the 'lick' sounded too pentatonic and i realized something was just a tad bit off. Anyway, really good job, we'll see if i manage to take the tempo up to original
Thanks man! Yeah, there's just so much to unpack in this piece, there's bound to be a mistake here and there.
Thanks, bruv!!
Thank you. 🤘
My pleasure Frank.
Also look up Troy Grady's video on this song especially if you are having trouble with the speed.
I know this is a guitar channel, but recognition should go to Anthony Jackson, who doubled on his 6-string bass most of the guitar parts you mentioned as overdubbed. I saw them live in 1981 and they sounded just like the record.
It looks like you're economy picking the descending string switches of the lick (e.g. 3:44 at 0.25x). Sounds great. Is that subconscious? Just curious because you say it's alternate picked.
It must be subconscious. I rarely think about what my right hand is doing. It just automatically does what's best. Al Di Meola is well known for straight alternate picking practically everything. I must be doing quick economy picks without even thinking about it.
Great lesson Kelly, I find it really difficult to play the fast passages cleanly
Thanks man. It's really bloody difficult to play is why, haha. Keep at it.
Fun fact: On the "Elegant Gypsy" record cover, the Les Paul is missing the volume knob.When I ask him about it over 40 years ago.He said "Good Eye!" Lol
YEIHHH !!!! Love people who teach "obscure" songs to most non -guitarists . How about ' Mr Ten Dollar Man' ZZTOP ? or 'Tramontane' Foreigner ? or 'SmokeScreen' Nugent ?? Oh ! Well , I thought that I ask..Thank You for the lesson Sir !! Stay safe !! I will be subbing.. glad that I 've found You !!!
Humble request to do one for Dinner music of the gods - Al di meola
THANK YOU, JESUS!
Lol. You're welcome Rebel!
I wonder if this is the same mode as La Villa Strangiato.
Click here --> th-cam.com/video/vjCOwMRRwr4/w-d-xo.html for music sheet and tabs to Al Di Meola's Song : One Night Last June
For the lick at 4:11 you say that everything is alternate picked, but that isn't correct. On the fourth note- the F# 9th fret on the A string
you do an upstroke. On the 5th note the E 12 fret on the E String you do another upstroke. If you could do the whole sequence without stopping, viewers of this video could clearly see this. In fact, for a lesson on this song - the picking direction is the only thing that matters because one cannot get the same speed alternate picking this as opposed to economy picking some notes.
Al Dimeola Jimi Bell the Best alternate pickers around.
No muting??
Without the rest of the band this tune just sounds like you are practicing scales.
Al Di Meola. Never have so many notes been struck without a single emotion being felt.
Wrong position at the start Look at Al's vidéo, he doesn't play here....
I know. I did a tutorial for it and explained why I played it there and that Al played it in a different position. Just felt more comfortable to me.
amazing that jacobaci can't watch 5 minutes of the video to find out why. haha anyway.. Thanks Kelly Dean Allen for a great video. I really like when guitar videos are recorded from "over the shoulder viewpoint." This point of view allows the youtube viewer to look at a fret board from the same perspective if we were playing. Just positive feedback. thanks for the video on one of my favorite songs.
Too fast for my Strat.. 😫
Al did not write this tune alone. As far as that goes, there’s some plagiarism involved.
You're not alternate picking the notes! lol! you're unqualified to teach anyone anything. You're holding the pick in the "dead bug grip" which does not promote control and relaxed picking and does not keep the pick from moving in your grip causing you to grip the pick too tightly.
Ironically, this guy's right hand is light-years beyond yours... and he doesn't need that crutch fret wrap.
There's no "a" in this song title. It's Race with the Devil on Spanish Highway. For crying out loud if you're going to teach the song get the title correct.
And hey Kelly, I just checked out your Instagram page and commented and also direct message you, I'd love to chat with you sometime!!👍 sounds like we have a lot in common ...! and are you on Facebook also?
I haven't been on Instagram in about a year. I suck at promoting myself, haha. Facebook I have, but I'm not active on that either.
@@KellyDeanAllenGuitar I understand!.. I was about ready to delete my Instagram page, when I fell into a really good group of musicians and then started getting a lot more response to my videos, I try to keep them low-key and fun and to encourage others but I might start getting a little more serious now.