Just seeing you surrounded by all that equipment reminds me of an airline pilot getting ready for takeoff. Thanks for all you do your insights are priceless.
beside the fact that this is a superb and sooo helpful lesson, this guitar is a dream. i owned several "jazz boxes" from heritage - and they all were pure enjoyment. i'm now at the point in my life where i don't care about haedstocks and brands anymore. if any of my gibson les pauls would have sounded like that... and i don't know why i think about fleetwood mac, hearing the soloing in this lesson.
Tim, I don't even play guitar, I'm a harmonica player, but your musical expertise and teaching can apply to any instrument! Thank you for sharing your abilities with us! Rock on!
What happened to the show... the teaching? All I saw and heard was a delicious Heritage guitar stealing my heart...and wallet. Much love, dig the content, your time, and expertise Mr. Pierce, always.
Why going on with brands when there are so many talented artisans that can make custom guitars for you for a very reasonable price, and you can even have features you'll NEVER get from Gibson or Heritage
Tim, you are a brilliant teacher and player. Thank you for this, I can always appreciate when you pick up any guitar. That Heritage sounds beautiful though. Well done on this episode.
Thanks I've been watching 👀 you and Rick Beato, you guys are amazing with your amazing ability. It's helped me enormously, I've actually improved by just that . I'm not there yet , but getting closer to it. Using the scales in different keys, I can actually come a little closer to the sound and ability to improve my lead. Thank you so much..O
This is a brlilliant concept. In the last 6 months I have been very focussed upon learning chord inversions, and this already gave me a lot of extra ideas. Now, this concept here fits perfectly in there. A new part of my vocabulary. Thanks
Gee! Tim you play so beautifully no matter what you are playing. And you make playing this beautiful music look so easy. I've got to discover the secret on how to play my guitar like you before I die. Thank you!
When I was young I would space out and just play a bunch of notes with no idea what the band was playing underneath. I had to stop and start listening to the band and play very slowly before I really started improving.
I play like a turtle walking across a fretboard and it has always given me imposter syndrome, so thank you for sharing David Gilmour’s rational take on individuality as a player. Face it and embrace it!
Funny story, I had a Heritage H535 and sold it because I just had no use for a semi-hollow body and wanted somebody to be playing that remarkable instrument (I'm a jazz/blues guy that just plays punk rock now) yet still wanted to have one of their guitars in my stable. This is just before the new ownership group came on board. Anyways I was commissioning basically a copy of my '79 LP Artist and literally the day I was going to put down the deposit I found a one of one new old stock Robin Avalon (I worked for a Robin dealer in the 90s and Dave was a close friend of us at the shop, RIP) and absolutely had to buy that instead. I have some flamed maple billets from a tree on my property reserved for Heritage to build me that copy in the next few years. FWIW I found myself at home playing over this jam track both in Gm pentatonic as well as the Mixolydian (playing a CMaj scale) without much thought. After years of not really doing anything with jazz I have trouble remembering the modal relationships but I do feel more at home with the major scale forms for playing melodically and fast, versus the pentatonics for playing more like a singer. Mark Knopfler versus BB King in my mind.
I just ordered a Harley-Benton SC450 II custom LP copy in black with archtop in maple, but black. I got an Amp too - their 15 watt valve Combo - much like my Vox with reverb, great amp, I'm so impressed - I still love my AC10's though and have an AC15 now. I think the Vox tone is so me - the true British sound. Looking to expand my electric collection now I have enough dreadnoughts to fit a navy. What do you say to the best shapes in classic acoustics Tim?
Did your 70th anniversary stratocaster ultra arrive? After your video, I had to check them out and ended up getting one! It is a great instrument. On channel.
I've only watched the beginning of this video (and I intend to finish it), but I feel the need to add some nuance to Tim's exhortation to think in phrases and sentences as a concept in soloing. When I was younger I spent some time trying to learn jazz on the sax with the inevitable enthusiasm for improvisation foremost in my intent. The thing about a wind instrument is that you must breathe while improvising, unlike the guitar. The rhythm of breathing is intrinsic to our conversational and musical expression, and that is where phrasing comes in. We expect pauses in our expression, and guitar solos need that human breathing rhythm to sound "right". I think that is Tim's point at the start of the video, and I hope this helps to clarify the concept of thinking in sentences and phrases while soloing. And by the way, inhalation and exhalation correspond to impression and expression. As an exercise, try expressing yourself verbally while inhaling. Nonsensical, right?
Excellent lesson. The tones want for nothing -and the use of dynamics and phrasing and selective repetition (with slight mods) are critical to establishing oneself as a musician - and not another EVH wannabe parrot. There is a recent performance of Larry Carlton and band on utoob and it’s a very refreshing reminder how pros sound.
If chords are there for " a while ", you play over the chord, if they move quickly, not so much... Also, depending on how quickly you're playing, or not... You don't really want to hang on to dissonant tones!
If you like a Gibson Les Paul, you should love a Heritage since they are still made in Kalamazoo where all the best Gibsons were made and by the same luthiers.
@@ryanguffy4739 // My point only dealt with the fact that it looks like a nice Gibson Les Paul but is not. Nothing against Heritage...they have their place in the archives of quality American Made guitars.
Just seeing you surrounded by all that equipment reminds me of an airline pilot getting ready for takeoff. Thanks for all you do your insights are priceless.
I really appreciate that!
@@timpierceguitarYou’re a great guitar pilot…
Yeah just to his right is a little hole to slip into his control booth.
And pilot/flying is a great metaphor for a good solo. Takeoff, flying/soaring and landing it.
It's been called a cockpit more than once.. A-l-o-h-a (former Valley boy)
beside the fact that this is a superb and sooo helpful lesson, this guitar is a dream. i owned several "jazz boxes" from heritage - and they all were pure enjoyment. i'm now at the point in my life where i don't care about haedstocks and brands anymore. if any of my gibson les pauls would have sounded like that...
and i don't know why i think about fleetwood mac, hearing the soloing in this lesson.
Real music with dynamics and control
Beautiful guitar, Tim. Thanks for the continued invaluable content you give to us!
THANK YOU for promoting HERITAGE Guitars ❤
You bet!
Tim, you rock! I am saving up to pay for the master class soon.
Your teaching approach is fantastic Tim! Your great playing sure helps too! :). Thanks for the inspiration!
As usual Tim, Great episode. I could listen to you all day!! Keep smiling and I’ll keep showing up!!
Tim’s videos always remind me learning the fretboard is really important.
Tim, I don't even play guitar, I'm a harmonica player, but your musical expertise and teaching can apply to any instrument! Thank you for sharing your abilities with us! Rock on!
Thanks Tim, great job. I appreciate you.
What happened to the show... the teaching? All I saw and heard was a delicious Heritage guitar stealing my heart...and wallet. Much love, dig the content, your time, and expertise Mr. Pierce, always.
Same. Been all through the various s/h sales sites looking for H150s. Costs three arms and four legs even for older ones.
Why going on with brands when there are so many talented artisans that can make custom guitars for you for a very reasonable price, and you can even have features you'll NEVER get from Gibson or Heritage
This is so cool, Mr. Pierce! Thank you for taking the time to make this and all the other TH-cam videos you create. I will be practicing this today.
Thank you for sharing this video. Excellent advice.
Tim, you are a brilliant teacher and player. Thank you for this, I can always appreciate when you pick up any guitar. That Heritage sounds beautiful though. Well done on this episode.
Two minutes into this and I've already paused the video to try out your ideas! Thanks, Tim!
Such a great break down. Thanks! 🔥💯🎸
I appreciate your weekly video. Thank you Tim
Thanks I've been watching 👀 you and Rick Beato, you guys are amazing with your amazing ability.
It's helped me enormously, I've actually improved by just that . I'm not there yet , but getting closer to it.
Using the scales in different keys, I can actually come a little closer to the sound and ability to improve my lead. Thank you so much..O
I'm far from even needing to play like this, but you explain it so well.
This is a brlilliant concept. In the last 6 months I have been very focussed upon learning chord inversions, and this already gave me a lot of extra ideas. Now, this concept here fits perfectly in there. A new part of my vocabulary. Thanks
Gee! Tim you play so beautifully no matter what you are playing. And you make playing this beautiful music look so easy. I've got to discover the secret on how to play my guitar like you before I die. Thank you!
YOU ARE A AWESOME MUSICIAN..GREAT TEACHER
I take my pick guards off just like Tim Pierce! 😜 Thanks for the lesson, Tim!
Ditto,Thanks Tim. Have a great day!
When I was young I would space out and just play a bunch of notes with no idea what the band was playing underneath. I had to stop and start listening to the band and play very slowly before I really started improving.
Amazing playing and perfect tone!
I play like a turtle walking across a fretboard and it has always given me imposter syndrome, so thank you for sharing David Gilmour’s rational take on individuality as a player. Face it and embrace it!
Turtles can be pretty quick.And remember the turtle does win the race.
Thanks for the livestream Tim.
Funny story, I had a Heritage H535 and sold it because I just had no use for a semi-hollow body and wanted somebody to be playing that remarkable instrument (I'm a jazz/blues guy that just plays punk rock now) yet still wanted to have one of their guitars in my stable. This is just before the new ownership group came on board. Anyways I was commissioning basically a copy of my '79 LP Artist and literally the day I was going to put down the deposit I found a one of one new old stock Robin Avalon (I worked for a Robin dealer in the 90s and Dave was a close friend of us at the shop, RIP) and absolutely had to buy that instead. I have some flamed maple billets from a tree on my property reserved for Heritage to build me that copy in the next few years. FWIW I found myself at home playing over this jam track both in Gm pentatonic as well as the Mixolydian (playing a CMaj scale) without much thought. After years of not really doing anything with jazz I have trouble remembering the modal relationships but I do feel more at home with the major scale forms for playing melodically and fast, versus the pentatonics for playing more like a singer. Mark Knopfler versus BB King in my mind.
Love it when the Heritage makes an appearance.
Tim if there’s a more melodic player out there I can’t think of one.
Thanks Tim - you rock!
I just ordered a Harley-Benton SC450 II custom LP copy in black with archtop in maple, but black. I got an Amp too - their 15 watt valve Combo - much like my Vox with reverb, great amp, I'm so impressed - I still love my AC10's though and have an AC15 now. I think the Vox tone is so me - the true British sound. Looking to expand my electric collection now I have enough dreadnoughts to fit a navy. What do you say to the best shapes in classic acoustics Tim?
You are a real treasure Tim. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙏 🔥
Tim "you" are the best. And happy thanksgiving 🦃
Dude, your discography is pretty damn epic.
Love it Mr.Tim
Great playing as usual. What amo are you playing through when you do the lesson?
I would love to see you in an G3 with Vai and Satriani. Beautiful music.
thanks Tim.
Great video! Thanks!
Great warm guitar tone
Thanks for listening
Thnx!!
Did your 70th anniversary stratocaster ultra arrive?
After your video, I had to check them out and ended up getting one! It is a great instrument. On channel.
Thank you for this.
You're very welcome!
I used to call it a question and response then followed by a laughter or an agreement.
Hey Tim, Love you... I see everything arround you on. How much is your electric bill ? :-)
I've only watched the beginning of this video (and I intend to finish it), but I feel the need to add some nuance to Tim's exhortation to think in phrases and sentences as a concept in soloing. When I was younger I spent some time trying to learn jazz on the sax with the inevitable enthusiasm for improvisation foremost in my intent. The thing about a wind instrument is that you must breathe while improvising, unlike the guitar. The rhythm of breathing is intrinsic to our conversational and musical expression, and that is where phrasing comes in. We expect pauses in our expression, and guitar solos need that human breathing rhythm to sound "right". I think that is Tim's point at the start of the video, and I hope this helps to clarify the concept of thinking in sentences and phrases while soloing.
And by the way, inhalation and exhalation correspond to impression and expression. As an exercise, try expressing yourself verbally while inhaling. Nonsensical, right?
That’s an interesting observation. It makes sense though. 🤔
Great Tim, 😊
Nu-uh, none of us are amateurs Tim but we did click on the title!
yeah, I know.... it just adds so many thousands of views to use that trigger word ... appreciate the comment
What pups are in your Heritage?
Fantastic.
Dope move 🎉 !!!
Excellent lesson. The tones want for nothing -and the use of dynamics and phrasing and selective repetition (with slight mods) are critical to establishing oneself as a musician - and not another EVH wannabe parrot. There is a recent performance of Larry Carlton and band on utoob and it’s a very refreshing reminder how pros sound.
I love your videos. I’ve wondered if you wish you’d learnt to sight-read.
If chords are there for " a while ", you play over the chord, if they move quickly, not so much... Also, depending on how quickly you're playing, or not... You don't really want to hang on to dissonant tones!
I could listen to TP glide around the fretboard until the cows come home. Also - hmu if you see any cows on the loose, they're friendly.
Jazz players have done this trick for decades.
You need to add SOME to the title.
I need to learn all the notes on the fret board. Im hopeless. Anyone have a easy way.
how do i get to the backing track? I'm already a paid subscriber to your website. I wish there was just a link for paid subs. Frustrating.
i click the link but it just brings me to the website. Where is the jam track?
We added it to yesterdays live stream for members only ...you will find it there !
I recognize much of Tim's playing from my youth... nice
Nice playing.....but it breaks my heart every time I see a guitar that looks like a nice Gibson Les Paul and find out that it isn't...
Look into the history of heritage and you may change your mind. also try one, they're incredible
Also Guild. Guilds these days though (the electric Guilds) are kind of ho-hum. I did spring for a Surfliner though. Just had to have it.
Add Tokai to that better list… 😂❤
If you like a Gibson Les Paul, you should love a Heritage since they are still made in Kalamazoo where all the best Gibsons were made and by the same luthiers.
@@ryanguffy4739 // My point only dealt with the fact that it looks like a nice Gibson Les Paul but is not. Nothing against Heritage...they have their place in the archives of quality American Made guitars.
Thanks Tim, great tips!