“Know these scales by heart, nail them in your brain, and then forget them” it sounds so strange but it’s so true. It has to become instinctual rather than something your consciously aware of. You have to learn it to a point where you look at the guitar and you see the shapes and then you can just put everything you have into the music and get lost in it because your brain understands the guitar so it’s kind of like a safety net if that makes sense. You always have another place on the guitar to go, another thing to do.
Dave, I just wanted to say i am elated from these videos, finally found someone who understands johns feel, and these videos really help me. Thank you very much.
The most meaningful guitar video I've ever watched. Recognizes John's guitar playing for the psychological aspects. Plenty of Frusciante theory vids out there. This is a super complex idea/issue and you articulated it really well. Brilliant vid Dave, thanks as always.
You are the best teacher I've ever had. I am Self taught using videos and you're the only TH-cam teacher who has done more than showing notes and gone way above and beyond what I'd ever expect to get from any guitar teacher !! You are such a legend bro
Im only 1 and half years in and I dream of that piont when I dont have to think anymore, I look forward to getting there cause I feel like right now im playing by instructions but I have always had a great feel for music and I know that once I gain more experience my true personal sound will follow
Great video, Dave :) The feel is so incredibly important and often underestimated. The amount of love for music that comes from John when he plays just leaves me speechless. An amazing musician can completely change your life, which is what John did for me and many other people. A lot of guitarists view music as some type of competition, like how many notes you can play in one minute, which is just ridiculous. It may look impressive, but doesn't reach the soul, at least not mine. But as you said, it takes a long time to be able to shut off the brain and get completely lost in music.. I'm still far away from that moment. Can't wait for other videos, keep rocking, Dave!
Feel is definitely something that adds to playing. I can be playing blues lead and not really think about it, and it sounds okay, but as soon as I start to think about expressing some feelings through my playing it goes up a level. I often like to put some ambient effects on such as delay and close my eyes and then play a soundtrack to the images in my mind. This is definitely something that should be practised just as much as technical skills. Good video :)
I love youtube. As somebody who at 41 years old started learning the guitar again it has pointed me in the direction of Dave. Who in turn as somebody who knew who the chilli peppers were (bought BSSM in 1992) but didn't really care for them was introduced to their Guitarist John. I'm now so lucky to be discovering all John's work for the very first time and I'm amazed! Thanks Dave 👍
Dave this series is brilliant. Love how in depth these are. Can't wait to have a day spare so I can go over all of them again and try and digest as much as possible!
You are literally a grace to us, to have his style emphasize and translate to us, it's just so amazing. Keep up the wonderful work dude, we love you so much.
Thanks for another amazing video Dave ! You're the only person that can teach how to play like John, because it's so clear to see that you just have this "thing" in you. Not all guitarists can explain music in the way that you and John do it. You're just so passionate about it, you have so much love for it, and I can hear it in your every word or played note. That is a real talent. Really, Dave you're such a special person. Thank you for being here and sharing your for music and love for John with us. Sending a huge hug from Poland 😗
Just stopping in to say thanks big Dave! Got into your how many tones out of one amp series and then saw how much awesome shit you do. I appreciate what you do man, I wish these were around when I was getting started, even though i've been obsessed with learning john's catalog I always look forward to these vids for a few tricks or a new way of approaching something I didn't quite understand. Well wishes to you
finally someone who gets it a lot of famous excellent guitar players you can tell were there going greats like john,jimi,and gary moore,blues players,everything come from heart and soul
Best episode Dave...your words and your way of thinking music is really deep and satisfying!! John is very hard person to define but his music litterally goes straight to our heart...
Never really knew before why I was drawn to some players more than others - especially John, Peter Green, BB King. Brilliant explanation, wise words. Everyone who tries to play music needs to hear and understand this. So many thanks for making these lessons.
These videos really are great! Mr. Frusciante is my biggest inspiration for playing the guitar and your videos make it so much easier to make that jump from beginner to intermediate to perfection. Thank you so much mate :)
Well Dave... Between the hero John Frusciante and yourself with your dedication over the years to study his playing and pass that knowledge onto us with this series, You have given me the kick up the backside to finally buy my first guitar today *Sunburst strat ofcourse* and get playing! Wish I started 15 years ago but better late than never. So thank you, and all the best! P.S. I can't wait for the bedroom lick episode!
It is indeed never to late to strat playing and i wish you all the luck in the world. I'm sure you'll be great. :) Thank you and all the best to you to. :)
never thought that one day I would see Mike Einziger teaching how to play like mr frusciante... Btw Dave like you said the most difficult thing to do is put your feeeling in the music instead of thinking in scales... Good lesson we dont deserve you
OH MY GOD, me and my band used the exakt chord progression of Em G D C in our RHCP influenced song half a year ago! I just discovered you 2 days ago! :))
Top stuff. I can't help feeling that in order to get to the "zen Johnness" you have to have the solos so far down that you no longer think about what you are playing. I love the solo to "Hey" but I can't get anywhere near the expression that he has, which make you want to weep. You might want to teach this one. I will also be looking forward to the I Could Have Lied solos - perhaps his best, especially the second one, for which I have failed to find a lesson. Thank you so much. You are the MASTER!
I totally agree with you Dave. Yes there are a lot of really technical players around, but to be honest musically, they don't inspire me at all. Another ace video buddy.
Good commentary. I've thought John's actual "chops" are pretty middle of the road for a professional guitarist. It's his feel and musicality (and his personal style and songcraft.. and yes, the Hendrix-ish stuff mixed wit the string muting and funkiness) that makes him great. And I 100% agree that "guitar for guitar's sake" is stupid and leaves me cold (re: the comment about Vai and his ilk). Props to those guys for tireless practice and doing what they love, but to me that's more guitar-as-athletics than it is about music. It can be impressive, or cool to see, but it's not going to change anyone's life. I look at someone like an Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse) as similar in that there's just an ability to connect on the cellular level due to personal style and a focus on song first. He doesn't have the chops that John does, but he sees guitar as a means to an end rather than an end itself. John himself has said this in an interview - basically that music isn't about what you can do on a piece of wood with some strings and electronics- the purpose is to connect and create something that transcends the notes/scales and isn't just an excuse to show off.
If John Never teach me something, I think this could be the best guitar lesson a can get.... ever, I mean, it is just ture, everything you say it's true it is not about tecnichaly skills, or show people what you can do, it's about feel it, and express it and I don't even know why I'm writting this, ut is that man It was a so wll explain lesson, this is what people need, your a new great guitarist for me Dave really thamks for all and keep it up man, hope you can jam with John some day, it would epic I think haha
I kinda think this is where understanding theory will help. Although we will never know how he feels, we could figure out his habits. i.e. What intervals does he like to use within a scale? Does he like to jump from the I to the IV or V alot? etc...etc.
dude, I heard the before the beginning solo you did, amazing job....If I were to hear that recording without video, I would think its. John, you got his style down pat..
This video is great :) John is my favorite guitar player!!!! There's another person who feels the solos or music as well. Ana Popovic, my blues guitarist, feels her music and lets her music flow too. John and Ana have the same thing: Feel and Flow. Both Rock and Blues have the same feeling and flowing. Also, I can play five Chili Peppers(maybe six cause I'm learning right now, Snow, which one of their hardest songs to master. Cool video!!!!!
thats true about the feel my frind just stared playing bass and kept playing give it away bassline so i say load up drums and comes the solo part i just felt the usic and played an average solo but in my opino it was better then when i dpnt fel it
Frusciante plays through the subconscious mind I believe. I wouldn't be surprised if hes enlightened by now , he always felt that his ego was in the way.
Great video! Some stuff is hard to pin down with words, but I think you did a great job of explaining the importance of 'feeling the music' by words and - where words fail - by demonstration :)
loving your videos Dave, would you ever/have you ever done a lesson video on don't forget me live at la cigale? John's playing in that video is a great example of his soloing technique and feel?
Amazing video! I get what you are saying. I love to play the outro for Sir Psycho Sexy whenever I pick up the guitar, it makes me feel as good as I feel when l listen to the original recording.
One of the most important things I've noticed in John's music is the key changes for the chorus or outro. Will you talk about this in the videos?? I'been trying to understand how he changes the key so nicely sounding and unnoticeable, and also why he changes it so often. thanks for your videos :)
Not an RHCP fan really, but this lesson is right on the money. Whatever you are playing, play what you feel. Don't just run through licks that sound cool or impress. Play a song. Songs have melody and you have to feel it. You cant teach people that because the only person who knows how they feel is themselves. I could never be a guitar teacher because besides theory, you cant teach anyone anything. Plus, I hate playing other peoples songs. Its annoying lol. Great lesson dave. love your vids as always. After your done with the john lessons you should dig into Rory Gallagher.
Dave, such an inspiring video! So motivates guitar players not just to follow a scale, but primarily to transmit the vibe and flow in the heart and head, as John does! By the way, could you make a video how to relic a guitar with a polyurethane finish?
Hi Dave. So with feel and flow being stated and the essence of diving into solos....is John adhering to certain scale laws within the context of the chord progression or is he going free form wild all ear no scales or laws when he goes into those epic emotive solos? Opposed to Dani California which we saw was very scaled oriented
you're unbelievably talented & doing an amazing job of taking on the adventure of diving deep into guitar theory & soul theory haha. the shear patience & dedication in making these amazing videos is just unbelievably awesome. also, your untitled series is quittttttte moving. so, now that I'm done barely scratching the surface on the proper respect you actually deserve, I would like to ask. Would there be a small list of milestones you would recommend in order to improvise & create effectively? or perhaps a soon to be video?
Thank you very much indeed. So happy you like my videos. :) Milestones are a real personal thing. Ask yourself what you want of the guitar and start working towards that. Then once thats achieved ask yourself again and keep going. Like for example. You want to get better at soloing. Miles tone one would be to learn your 5 positions of the pentatonic scale. Then once you have that say you want ot start playing with more feel. And so on. I hope this helps and thank you agiain. :)
Hi and cheers I much appreciate your work and devotion for us little padawans, how much do you think Flea influenced john the way his playing? Or vis versa?
thanks so much for this videos, listening you i realize that i was playing only from my brain, not from my heart. (srry if you cant underestand im from south america haha)
awesome video, sometimes people don't understand the meaning of making music. i'm thinking about getting a new strat to play in that John vibe, do you think that the Road worn its cool for it? How does compare to the American guitars?
Hi Dave, this lessons are great!! I´m learning a lot thank you very much!! How much time´s left for episode 9? Can´t wait for scar tissue solos, hug from Argentina.
Hey Dave I'm about to start a project guitar starting with a squire bullet and I'm going to make it look like and sound like john's strat. you have any tips on relicing a polyurethane finish guitar?
The dust also smells terrible when you sand it off, so I can't imagine it's great to breath, I refinished a Bass VI that had polyurethane finish recently. How did the Squire Bullet project go?
How often did you practice like 14 years ago and, now even? Keep up the content because its truly great and your spreading the word as disciples of music. Peace to you :)
Dave, could you say your opinion about Replicas Guitar? I want to buy a guitar but Im not sure.. The originals are not a cheap) Hope you understand me)
“Know these scales by heart, nail them in your brain, and then forget them” it sounds so strange but it’s so true. It has to become instinctual rather than something your consciously aware of. You have to learn it to a point where you look at the guitar and you see the shapes and then you can just put everything you have into the music and get lost in it because your brain understands the guitar so it’s kind of like a safety net if that makes sense. You always have another place on the guitar to go, another thing to do.
Took me a year to actually understand this but so true
0:24 John's soloing is hard to teach
6:19 John's solo flow
17:15 John's chord preogressions
25:52 John's funk style
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Dave, I just wanted to say i am elated from these videos, finally found someone who understands johns feel, and these videos really help me. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much indeed. :)
I just loved the fact that you just kept mentioning Wet Sand and its solo..It's my favourite Peppers song/solo, keep it up!
Yes, Funny Faces solo too and Hey. :D
Renegade :D i know right!
Shall do and thank you for watching,. :)
The most meaningful guitar video I've ever watched. Recognizes John's guitar playing for the psychological aspects. Plenty of Frusciante theory vids out there. This is a super complex idea/issue and you articulated it really well. Brilliant vid Dave, thanks as always.
Thank you very very much indeed. :)
You are the best teacher I've ever had. I am Self taught using videos and you're the only TH-cam teacher who has done more than showing notes and gone way above and beyond what I'd ever expect to get from any guitar teacher !! You are such a legend bro
Thank you so very very much indeed and i'm so happy you like my videos. :)
Im only 1 and half years in and I dream of that piont when I dont have to think anymore, I look forward to getting there cause I feel like right now im playing by instructions but I have always had a great feel for music and I know that once I gain more experience my true personal sound will follow
Great video, Dave :) The feel is so incredibly important and often underestimated. The amount of love for music that comes from John when he plays just leaves me speechless. An amazing musician can completely change your life, which is what John did for me and many other people. A lot of guitarists view music as some type of competition, like how many notes you can play in one minute, which is just ridiculous. It may look impressive, but doesn't reach the soul, at least not mine. But as you said, it takes a long time to be able to shut off the brain and get completely lost in music.. I'm still far away from that moment. Can't wait for other videos, keep rocking, Dave!
Thank you very much and thanks for watching. :)
The Wet Sand solo is in my opinion John's best solo so I'm so happy you used it as an example!
:)
Feel is definitely something that adds to playing. I can be playing blues lead and not really think about it, and it sounds okay, but as soon as I start to think about expressing some feelings through my playing it goes up a level. I often like to put some ambient effects on such as delay and close my eyes and then play a soundtrack to the images in my mind. This is definitely something that should be practised just as much as technical skills. Good video :)
I love youtube. As somebody who at 41 years old started learning the guitar again it has pointed me in the direction of Dave. Who in turn as somebody who knew who the chilli peppers were (bought BSSM in 1992) but didn't really care for them was introduced to their Guitarist John. I'm now so lucky to be discovering all John's work for the very first time and I'm amazed! Thanks Dave 👍
So true! Same opinion as you on guitar playing!
Dave this series is brilliant. Love how in depth these are. Can't wait to have a day spare so I can go over all of them again and try and digest as much as possible!
Thank you so very very much indeeed. :)
You are literally a grace to us, to have his style emphasize and translate to us, it's just so amazing. Keep up the wonderful work dude, we love you so much.
Thank you very much indeedy. :)
I come back to this video at least once a week, just to remind myself of what playing guitar is all about. Great stuff!
Thanks you. :)
Thanks for another amazing video Dave ! You're the only person that can teach how to play like John, because it's so clear to see that you just have this "thing" in you. Not all guitarists can explain music in the way that you and John do it. You're just so passionate about it, you have so much love for it, and I can hear it in your every word or played note. That is a real talent. Really, Dave you're such a special person. Thank you for being here and sharing your for music and love for John with us. Sending a huge hug from Poland 😗
Thank you so very very much. :)
Just stopping in to say thanks big Dave! Got into your how many tones out of one amp series and then saw how much awesome shit you do. I appreciate what you do man, I wish these were around when I was getting started, even though i've been obsessed with learning john's catalog I always look forward to these vids for a few tricks or a new way of approaching something I didn't quite understand.
Well wishes to you
Thank you so very very much indeed. :)
finally someone who gets it a lot of famous excellent guitar players you can tell were there going greats like john,jimi,and gary moore,blues players,everything come from heart and soul
Thank you. : )
Everything you say makes absolutely sense!! Thank you Dave!!:)
Been watching your vids for weeks now, well done man your the real deal, good on ya bud, all the best from sunny Edinburgh.
Thank you very very much. :)
Best episode Dave...your words and your way of thinking music is really deep and satisfying!! John is very hard person to define but his music litterally goes straight to our heart...
Thank you so much for watching. : )
Never really knew before why I was drawn to some players more than others - especially John, Peter Green, BB King. Brilliant explanation, wise words. Everyone who tries to play music needs to hear and understand this. So many thanks for making these lessons.
Thank you very much indeed. :)
These videos really are great! Mr. Frusciante is my biggest inspiration for playing the guitar and your videos make it so much easier to make that jump from beginner to intermediate to perfection. Thank you so much mate :)
Thank you very much. :)
Well Dave... Between the hero John Frusciante and yourself with your dedication over the years to study his playing and pass that knowledge onto us with this series, You have given me the kick up the backside to finally buy my first guitar today *Sunburst strat ofcourse* and get playing!
Wish I started 15 years ago but better late than never.
So thank you, and all the best!
P.S. I can't wait for the bedroom lick episode!
It is indeed never to late to strat playing and i wish you all the luck in the world. I'm sure you'll be great. :)
Thank you and all the best to you to. :)
This is the Zen lesson... please keep on doing this series for a long long time!
It is indeed. I intend to be at this series for years. :)
That's a lovely guitar, Dave. Always enjoy your vids and teaching. Cheers.
never thought that one day I would see Mike Einziger teaching how to play like mr frusciante... Btw Dave like you said the most difficult thing to do is put your feeeling in the music instead of thinking in scales... Good lesson we dont deserve you
Hahahaha. :) Thank you. :)
OH MY GOD, me and my band used the exakt chord progression of Em G D C in our RHCP influenced song half a year ago! I just discovered you 2 days ago! :))
This video is EXACTLY what i needed at this point of my guitar playing
Top stuff. I can't help feeling that in order to get to the "zen Johnness" you have to have the solos so far down that you no longer think about what you are playing. I love the solo to "Hey" but I can't get anywhere near the expression that he has, which make you want to weep. You might want to teach this one. I will also be looking forward to the I Could Have Lied solos - perhaps his best, especially the second one, for which I have failed to find a lesson. Thank you so much. You are the MASTER!
Thank you so very very much. :)
100% agree with you..nice speech Dave
Thank you very much. :)
Thank you Dave! My favourite solo is the Dont forget me outro in Slane Castle. It takes me somewhere else
I know exactly what you mean. :)
Yes Dave! You're a beauty
Thank you very much indeed. :)
I totally agree with you Dave. Yes there are a lot of really technical players around, but to be honest musically, they don't inspire me at all.
Another ace video buddy.
Thank you so much for watching. :)
Good commentary. I've thought John's actual "chops" are pretty middle of the road for a professional guitarist. It's his feel and musicality (and his personal style and songcraft.. and yes, the Hendrix-ish stuff mixed wit the string muting and funkiness) that makes him great.
And I 100% agree that "guitar for guitar's sake" is stupid and leaves me cold (re: the comment about Vai and his ilk). Props to those guys for tireless practice and doing what they love, but to me that's more guitar-as-athletics than it is about music. It can be impressive, or cool to see, but it's not going to change anyone's life.
I look at someone like an Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse) as similar in that there's just an ability to connect on the cellular level due to personal style and a focus on song first. He doesn't have the chops that John does, but he sees guitar as a means to an end rather than an end itself.
John himself has said this in an interview - basically that music isn't about what you can do on a piece of wood with some strings and electronics- the purpose is to connect and create something that transcends the notes/scales and isn't just an excuse to show off.
Thank you for watching. :)
love modest mouse, good thoughts on them
Thanks for the video, I really appreciate you talking about this. Looking forward to new videos!
Thank you very much indeed. :)
If John Never teach me something, I think this could be the best guitar lesson a can get.... ever, I mean, it is just ture, everything you say it's true it is not about tecnichaly skills, or show people what you can do, it's about feel it, and express it and I don't even know why I'm writting this, ut is that man It was a so wll explain lesson, this is what people need, your a new great guitarist for me Dave really thamks for all and keep it up man, hope you can jam with John some day, it would epic I think haha
Thank you very much indeedy. :)
Dave is amazing happy new year thanks for all you do plz do older chili lessons taste the pain funky crime
I kinda think this is where understanding theory will help. Although we will never know how he feels, we could figure out his habits. i.e. What intervals does he like to use within a scale? Does he like to jump from the I to the IV or V alot? etc...etc.
This is really fantastic 👍👍
you are my hero Dave Simpson - so much fun especially with the looper
Thank you very much. : )
great lesson mate! Love the funk strumming at the end, can't wait to learn that
Thank you very much. :)
I hope that one day i will be able to feel and understand music like John does!
Keep on rockin Dave, you're awesome!
I'm sure you will. Thank you for watching. :)
i feel the same!
very nice profile picture by the way
Its a great picture of John ^_^
I love these videos Dave, please keep them coming!
Thank you very much and i shall do. :)
YES MORE JOHN
Keep them coming! Top-notch! thx a lot for your passion and hard work!!!!
Shall do and thank you very much. :)
"Just Lost in a moment...")) Great video Dave) Just so great man) Thank you so much)
Thank you very much. :)
dude, I heard the before the beginning solo you did, amazing job....If I were to hear that recording without video, I would think its. John, you got his style down pat..
Thank you very much. : )
This video is great :) John is my favorite guitar player!!!! There's another person who feels the solos or music as well. Ana Popovic, my blues guitarist, feels her music and lets her music flow too. John and Ana have the same thing: Feel and Flow. Both Rock and Blues have the same feeling and flowing. Also, I can play five Chili Peppers(maybe six cause I'm learning right now, Snow, which one of their hardest songs to master. Cool video!!!!!
Thank you very much and thank you for watching. :)
thats true about the feel my frind just stared playing bass and kept playing give it away bassline so i say load up drums and comes the solo part i just felt the usic and played an average solo but in my opino it was better then when i dpnt fel it
I can't wait for the next lessons Dave, thanks.
I can't wait to make it. :)
Thank you. :)
Frusciante plays through the subconscious mind I believe. I wouldn't be surprised if hes enlightened by now , he always felt that his ego was in the way.
The GUITAR is an personal EMOTION sharing tool. FEEL THE EMOTION.
Have you heard Outside Space? it is mind blowing and melodically one of the best songs John has ever created
Its rather lovely isn't it. : )
great lessons on mister Frusciante!!
Thank you very much. :)
wet sand is such a masterpiece man
in which of those video you teach (parts of) it?
These lessons are fantastic man
Thank you very much indeed. :)
Thats amazing. Very nice job.
Thank you very much. :)
Great video! Some stuff is hard to pin down with words, but I think you did a great job of explaining the importance of 'feeling the music' by words and - where words fail - by demonstration :)
Thank you very much indeed. :)
loving your videos Dave, would you ever/have you ever done a lesson video on don't forget me live at la cigale? John's playing in that video is a great example of his soloing technique and feel?
Thank you very much and i will get to that yes. . :)
Amazing video! I get what you are saying. I love to play the outro for Sir Psycho Sexy whenever I pick up the guitar, it makes me feel as good as I feel when l listen to the original recording.
Thank you very much for watching. :)
I've been waiting so long for a new episode in this series haha
I hope this one is ok. :)
Dave Simpson even if you made this video 5 hours long, I would still watch all of it haha
Awesomeness
Thank you very much. :)
Why couldn't you replace john instead of josh
I wish. I wish. I wish. :)
One of the most important things I've noticed in John's music is the key changes for the chorus or outro.
Will you talk about this in the videos?? I'been trying to understand how he changes the key so nicely sounding and unnoticeable, and also why he changes it so often. thanks for your videos :)
Thank you for watching and i will get to that yes. :)
Not an RHCP fan really, but this lesson is right on the money. Whatever you are playing, play what you feel. Don't just run through licks that sound cool or impress. Play a song. Songs have melody and you have to feel it. You cant teach people that because the only person who knows how they feel is themselves. I could never be a guitar teacher because besides theory, you cant teach anyone anything. Plus, I hate playing other peoples songs. Its annoying lol. Great lesson dave. love your vids as always. After your done with the john lessons you should dig into Rory Gallagher.
Thank you very much indeed and i shall be starting a Rory series soon as I can. :)
Dave, such an inspiring video! So motivates guitar players not just to follow a scale, but primarily to transmit the vibe and flow in the heart and head, as John does!
By the way, could you make a video how to relic a guitar with a polyurethane finish?
Thank you very much indeed and i shall see what i can do for you. :)
Hi Dave. So with feel and flow being stated and the essence of diving into solos....is John adhering to certain scale laws within the context of the chord progression or is he going free form wild all ear no scales or laws when he goes into those epic emotive solos? Opposed to Dani California which we saw was very scaled oriented
Great video Dave, you gotta feel your lines!
T^hank you very much indeed. :)
scar tissue, soul to squeeze and sir sexy psycho lessons! Some of my fav frusciante guitar songs right there!!
Scar tissue is next and others coming after. :)
Can’t believe this is now 2 years old!
Good Gravy. :)
Love your videos man, you're an amazing player I could only hope to be as good as you haha
Thank you very much and i'm sure your a great player. :)
What should I learn first and so forth to get better
Thank you so much man
Thank you. : )
you're unbelievably talented & doing an amazing job of taking on the adventure of diving deep into guitar theory & soul theory haha.
the shear patience & dedication in making these amazing videos is just unbelievably awesome.
also, your untitled series is quittttttte moving.
so, now that I'm done barely scratching the surface on the proper respect you actually deserve, I would like to ask.
Would there be a small list of milestones you would recommend in order to improvise & create effectively?
or perhaps a soon to be video?
Thank you very much indeed. So happy you like my videos. :)
Milestones are a real personal thing. Ask yourself what you want of the guitar and start working towards that. Then once thats achieved ask yourself again and keep going. Like for example. You want to get better at soloing. Miles tone one would be to learn your 5 positions of the pentatonic scale. Then once you have that say you want ot start playing with more feel. And so on. I hope this helps and thank you agiain. :)
Dave Simpson many thanks Jedi Simpson!
look forward towards more of your great Vids!
Nice vid Dave
Thank you very much again. :)
Hi and cheers
I much appreciate your work and devotion for us little padawans, how much do you think Flea influenced john the way his playing? Or vis versa?
I wonder if The Real Froosh has ever seen these videos? I was him, I'd be pretty god damned flattered.
I would love to know if he has or would. My life would be complete. :)
I also hope that one day you will play with John. I am sure it will happen!
I hope so to. It my biggest dream in life. :)
This lesson might also as well be called "What they don't teach you at music school"
thanks so much for this videos, listening you i realize that i was playing only from my brain, not from my heart. (srry if you cant underestand im from south america haha)
Thank you for watching. : )
Dave, can you do the JF series forever please :) my playing has come along massively since regularly watching your channel
That is the plan. :)
awesome video, sometimes people don't understand the meaning of making music. i'm thinking about getting a new strat to play in that John vibe, do you think that the Road worn its cool for it? How does compare to the American guitars?
Thank you very much and i can highly recommend the Road worn series as thats what my John strat is. :)
Dave, do you know how John plays How Deep Is Your Love?
I used to but i will get a lesson on it up at somepoint. Juts need to re learn it. :)
Dave Simpson Thanks man :)
Intro (twice): Eb, Ebmaj7, Amaj7, Bbsus4
Verse: Eb, G, Fm, C, Fm, C, Bbsus4, Eb, G, Cm, Fm, Bbsus4
Pre-Chorus: Ab, Gm, Fm, Dbmaj7, Gm, Bbsus4
Chorus (twice): Eb, Ebmaj7, Amaj7, Db7, Eb, Db6, C7, Fm, Abm, Eb, Gm, Bbsus4
End on: Eb
Hey Dave, the solo in the middle of I could have lied is probably my favorite John solo. Thinking about covering/teaching it?
I am indeed going to cover it at some point. :)
great! :)
I'm sharpening my strings ready for the next video.
Good stuff. :)
Hi Dave, this lessons are great!! I´m learning a lot thank you very much!! How much time´s left for episode 9? Can´t wait for scar tissue solos, hug from Argentina.
Thank you so very very much. :)
Bedroom lick, nice!! I´ll look at it right now, thanks!! Keep 'em coming :)
hey dave..whats up with that lab series amp?? are those solid state..i know you love your ss amps..id love to see a review of that amp
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The Lab Series are indeed solid states. :)
Do you think "years" of practice can be reduced depending on how practicing is approached?
Not really. Its all the experience you pick up along the way that make you a better player. :)
Hey Dave I'm about to start a project guitar starting with a squire bullet and I'm going to make it look like and sound like john's strat. you have any tips on relicing a polyurethane finish guitar?
Wear eye protection. Have a very sharpe craft knife and take your time. :)
The dust also smells terrible when you sand it off, so I can't imagine it's great to breath, I refinished a Bass VI that had polyurethane finish recently. How did the Squire Bullet project go?
Hey Dave. Awesome stuff! What song is the riff @ 20 min. I can't figure it out for the life of me.
Thank you very much and the song is I could have lied I believe. : )
How often did you practice like 14 years ago and, now even? Keep up the content because its truly great and your spreading the word as disciples of music. Peace to you :)
I played every day and still do. Thank you for watching and i'll do my best. : )
Dave, could you say your opinion about Replicas Guitar? I want to buy a guitar but Im not sure.. The originals are not a cheap) Hope you understand me)
Replica guitars are great things i think.As long as there done well there cool to own and play. :)
great lesson! which picks are you using?
Thank you very much and i use 50mm or 60mm picks. :)
Dave, where did you buy the zoom G2? Do you know where to buy it?
I bought this one from a music shop a few years ago now. I would go for Ebay if you want one. :)
Thank you very much!
Can you please do a cover of the By the Way outro at Slane Castle?
I'll see if i can fit it in somewhere for you. :)
Thanks I love John and these videos are amazing nothing else this in depth online. Much appreciated!
Use the force
Exactly. :)
Love
dave is mr frusciante decided to never play the guitar in the first place, which other player could have been your favorite or most influential?
Jimi Hendrix. :)
Dave Simpson wooow the moment i read Jimi Hendrix you said it in the video...
Can you teach some of the Don't Forget Me's outos please!!!!!! BTW this now my favourite youtube channel
I shall indeed get to that at somepoint. Thank you so very much. :)
I second this :) the ones at la cigal and reading festival are simply amazing.. Better than Shane castle IMO
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