Mind blown by Uncle Larry yet again. 4 beats into the song "Sounds like a 4 chord." Writes it in pen. Uncle Larry is playing chess and I'm playing checkers. Great video.
Always interesting, never boring. Much respect Uncle Larry. Your statement at 2:37 reaffirms my belief that: "Never leave Spontaneity to Chance" belongs on a T-shirt..
you are a service to humanity bwahhhh,,,,,I'm learning some but hearing these stories and through the years I was MIA is like catching up sans the fluff xoxo
I had to watch this twice because the first time I kept focusing on the fact of how bad I wanted to cut those hairs that kept poking you in the eye! Great stuff as usual!
Uncle Larry, this was such a cool class. Concept was a huge success. So practical and great insights. I remember how hard you worked preparing for Ann's songs. The precision was incredible. Jim Kingshott, an accomplished English furniture maker, used to say, "As soon as you say 'That's close enough.', you've admitted it isn't." Also a very cool camera angle, showing some awesome football cards. Also again, in Bakersfield in the 1960s, we used to walk to school in very dense fog. It was fun to watch the car tail lights disappear so close to us on the sidewalks and dirt shoulders. (Moms today would have a fit.) Then someone got the bright idea of "Fog Days", where they would delay school starting until maybe 10:00. It was heaven for us kids! We just played football or something in the neighbors' yards and had a blast. Great disturbance to the routine.
I hear ya man. Here in W-NY they never cancelled school till the bus's were pushing snow with their bumpers!! Now days if the janitor farts they close the school!! I think we were tougher kids back then! LOL --gary
In my experience, this is something not covered (thoroughly) for those who want to be pro/working musicians. Killer killer stuff. Thank you Uncle Larry for continuing to share you abundant knowledge!
So cool that you’re friends with Leroy. I’ve been telling everyone who will listen about him for over a decade now. I saw him in a dive bar here in Birmingham Alabama back in 2009. He was playing with a 3 piece band for about 50 people max that night. They totally melted our faces on the front row. To this day, it’s one of my favorite musical memories. He can rock or play down home country blues. Truly phenomenal. Great video Larry!
This type of lesson is what I'm looking for and is only offered on this channel. Thank you Uncle Larry for always providing what really matters to the Home Skoolers.
Your gig prep routine is very similar to mine (I play mostly saxophone and bass, but have been studying guitar with you for a few years now haha). I definitely like to err on the side of over-preparedness for my sax gigs. I should say when I’m hired to play bass, the level is ALWAYS a 10. The bass player has to know the tunes cold. Thanks as always for being cool as hell, Tom!
Like Marcus Miller (clarinet/sax the same?) I often fill in on those instruments too. Like to explore why you’re level 10 on bass vs horn. Is it a more complex musical style you’re playing, passing notes, or just syncing with BD? All of the above?
As the bass player you have to nail the changes or its super noticeable and can rally fuck up the tune. As a horn player, of course you want to get the tune right too, but I find there’s more leeway in that section vs. the rhythm section. Just my experience. Like Tom says in the video, different gigs have different levels of pressure. I get calls for a lot of casual jazz gigs on saxophone that leave a lot of room for interpretation. A lot of times very little or no prep is needed.
I saw someone with their chart in one of your recent videos and I thought, "I weonder how these guys do it vs what I do?" Very timely and thank you! I also learned the hard way about plastic sheet protectors! Love the show, man. Please tell Justin Ostrander hello when you see him. He had an old SG of yours when I met him on the David Nail tour. He offered to sell it to me later, but I didn't have the scratch!
I’m not a gigging musician but really appreciate the insight into the way you chart tunes. Never seen that system before. Very cool and very helpful for this lifelong amateur!
I was there for that gig. I noticed how prepared you were. I just thought you were that good to do it on the fly. I like seeing the backstory to how you prepare. Good to know.
This was singularly THE MOST USEFUL (out of many, MANY useful) videos of yours Tom. Totally jigged a couple subtle puzzle pieces together for me. A few lights just came on. Makes total sense. From the depths of my heart, Thank you!!!
Thanks for validating the 63 years I've been playing guitar. I write arrangements the same way, use clear plastic sleeves and a ring binder and I thought I was the world's biggest procrastinator. Loved the video man!😎
A good mate of mine started a charting business (Chart surgeon/Earworm Music) and digitised his version of the "Chart Book" and put it all in cloud storage so he can access them from anywhere at any point, not gonna lie he's proven me wrong by pulling up those charts on more than one occasion. Gonna show him this video. Love your stuff mate thanks for the awesome video
Hey Unc! It’s been a while since I have written to you. you made the statement early on in your vid that most of your vids are just ramblings…etc. I just have to say that, even though you may not use much preparation normally for your vids you always bring something useful and intelligent for us to glean. Do not sell yourself short. Your stuff is like gold to a guy like me. Anyway, just wanted to say hello. Glad to see that you were well.!
Hey Tom! Thanks for the insight into how you prepare for a gig. Especially your explanation on how you chart out a song. Also, what you said about putting songs on in the background while you’re doing something else to help learn them, is something I’ve done myself. It really does help the song seep into your subconscious. These insights are why you’re my favorite guitar TH-camr. Thanks!
In an increasingly insane world vying for whatever bandwidth you can muster, here’s Tom…our class maestro…teaching us, yes, showing us cool things on guitar, of course, yet what I appreciate most is how he allows us to vicariously experience a bit of his authentic world. I’ve watched from the start in his garage like thousands of you classmates. I find solace in Uncle Larry’s romps, ramblings and ripping. Thanks Tom. Much appreciated.✌️🙏🤘🎶
Was about to say what you did at 15:15 I prepare by osmosis while in my shop installing benders... As well as the initial charting. Those 1 day to prep sub road gigs are challenging but fun. Keeps you on your game. But just knowing the list. Creating a Spotify or iTunes playlist and running it 24/7 is a must. On top of the initial couple hours of charting like a stenographer in a courtroom. Glad you did this one Tom. Its going to help a lot of green folks. Especially the chart book... lol Its kinda a rite of passage to this game for a wind storm to blow away your charts. Or you in ear battery pack to fail and the girl your working with capos every song to F, Ab, or F#... And who the hell books a wire and fire without wedges? (Downtown Hoedown??? WTF) I got PTSD from that gig.
Great insight Uncle Larry. Yup - plastic sheet protectors rule. I also use big ol' chip clips (remember those) to prevent the pages from turning in the wind for outdoor gigs.
Words of wisdom from experience. The best teachers are comfortable and transparent sharing their knowledge and methods because they have nothing to fear. Thank you for the sage words of an experienced session man. I appreciate the view into the inner workings of a professional musician. For us students we still have to take this and put in the hours of work and practice. the young players at least have an idea for an approach to pave their own way. I can see how this can help someone even if they are kids learning cover songs with their buddies.
There is my favorite Yuengling Lager from Pottsville. I used to love that beer until I became allergic to beer and wine about 15 years ago. (Shell fish shells(chitin) is sprinkled into the vats and allowed to lower to catch yeast particles left in the fermented liquid. The clean beer or wine is then siphoned off the top.
Good job Tom as usual. I used to live in NV and play guitar for my living. When I was fairly new I got a p.u. gig with Lynn Anderson. Her musical director was a friend of mine. Since many country gigs let you improvise solos I assumed that was o.k. on her show. Wrong!!! On sound check when I didnt play the solo on " I never promised you a rosegarden " note for note off the record, she flipped Out big time in anger!!! So I would say on hit record songs ,you will most likely want to play them as close to the record as possible. Thanks for sharing the Good Tips!!!
We don't care how long you're away working. Just as long as you ALWAYS come back to dazzle us! Like this vid. (And the stories, any story, NEVER grow old!
Immensely impressive Uncle Larry! And good advice as always. Thank you for being so generous with your talent and time. You're a gift to the world of music.
@@501chorusecho Ha ha! To be clear, I said "one of... the most useful", not "finally! a useful video!" They're all great, keep doing the Lord's work...
So true about learning live/studio versions...backing Edgar Winter I finally had to learn the studio AND several live versions of Frankenstein when I realized his stage version was a combo of all of them...😮😅
What uncle Larry says is ah, right on the money; just a consummate humble pro doing his thing. Making the music world a better place and kicking ass. Go Larry go and drink one for me. Cheers 🍻
Tom, as a player who lives by the numbers, and wants to break concepts down to the nub, this scratches me right where I itch Bro! Thank you so much!! Excellent content!!!
great vid! in 2 bands and the easier the better.....headed to nashville soon with Travis Reid Ball and the Trouble (im a new member, play rhthym - stage name Clay Waco). late april and early june. ive watched your vids from the beginning. hope to see you play when im out there. spending a couple extra days each time this is your boy from CLE residing in CLB ohio.....in CLE we had school unless you couldnt open the front door! lol!!
Hey Buko. This was undoubtedly the most interesting guitar video featuring no guitar I’ve seen. I also enjoyed seeing another side of Lil Tommy… literally. Cool seeing another angle of Buko Estates. Maybe a home tour sometime? Have a great gig Tom. Your pal in Boston, Darin
@@501chorusecho A tour of my 600 square foot pad would be pretty boring and a little embarrassing. That said, it might be an excuse to clean. Your pal in Boston, Darin
Thank you Uncle Larry for this lesson. It was mind blowing. I watch guitar lessons and videos constantly, but you shared elements of things I have never been exposed to before. This video add another brick to my pathway. You are a sage.
Great stuff, Tom. Although I don't gig at all as a nearly 68 year old hack, I still learn great stuff from you that I apply to my sorry playing by myself and occasionally for guests and friends. LOL.
Don't degrade yourself.. None of us are "Tom" but we share the mutual admiration of his talents and willingness to share. What most of us *do* have in common is the absolute _love_ of musuc. There's no shortage of posers out there that are more than happy to brag of their :cough: "gigging".. Be proud that you're not one of 'em.. 🕊🎸🎵
Thanks for your ever interesting insights, Larry. Your ten level scale of prep economy makes perfect sense. I will prep "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" with a 1 effort over the weekend because when the singer came up with the song I already knew that this will never make it to a stage. I don't blame her that she can't sing like Whitney Houston, I blame her for not having a healthy self-perception. One of the biggest take aways of your channel for me is when you show the interaction with other musicians, be it live or in the studio. Knowing what you can do and what you can't, the level of trust that comes from that and the common goal to achieve the best results are very inspiring to witness and clearly a differentiation from a hobby musician. Besides the more obvious things like chops and playing a 58´burst like you can :) Thx again for all your work and excuse the little amateur ramble.
Thanks Larry! Great insight.. My usual default is putting my heart and soul into prep because I want to do my best BUT this video gives me a much better perspective.
That was very interesting Tom thanks for sharing, to get a wee insight into how a top pro works is fascinating, your generosity in sharing is astounding so thanks isn't enough. 🏴👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate, if you ever make it to Scotland I'll buy you a wee dram or 10.
As a gigging drummer, with the list and recordings in hand, I sit down with a guitar, figure out the changes so I know where the band is going. I also always try to find live versions of the tunes on youtube. Cool video, Tom!
shit man,,.,, you just really put us in our place, what an ear and what a pro. Not only did you pick all that up on your first go, you also new the key and the turnaround with the A release !!!! Never doubted your skills, but you have an ear too,,, as an amateur all those years ago and without knowing anything about the Nashville system, i also wrote my songs out the same way but i just thought it was the dummy bass player style and that i already knew what note would go on top of what chord. This episode actually is now my pick as the best you have done, even better than the triad one way back ,,,,the best part of this whole episode is that i have not put my guitar down in 2 hours since watching it,,,, fingers hurt..... from Mississauga Bukovac
Tom this is incredible not only one of your best vids but man just a great musical lesson period. And then the professionalism side of it. You are on the highest level brother, it's a privilege to be able to watch your videos. ❤❤❤❤
This was so helpful to me, and I hope others, Tom - I'm gonna go practice this on Country Top 10. My ears have been getting so much better following your channel. Thanks brother.
This is a kool video. Not looking to play live as a guitarist because that ain't me but this is super handy for the gigging guy. fortunately, as a drummer i can fake pretty well.
Charting a song so easily is mindblowing. It really shows your experience and professionalism. Great video.
That was my thought, too. The "standard harmony rule" is second nature to Tom.
Mind blown by Uncle Larry yet again. 4 beats into the song "Sounds like a 4 chord." Writes it in pen. Uncle Larry is playing chess and I'm playing checkers. Great video.
And I'm here playing tic-tac-****ing-toe 🤣
Everyone get va.ccinated because uncle boomer sais its totally safe!
It's just mind-reading. That's all.
meh
I was 100% anticipating the story of why to always laminate charts would end with spilled beer not gust of wind! Thanks so much for the channel!
Ditto
Same
Add me to the list
@@tomcoryell I thought he was going to say Bong water...or beer.
😂 exactly what I was expecting!!
You could do a whole series on charting songs. You have a Rick Beato ear to so easily pick out those Sus chords. Loved this one.
Even if they closed the school my father would bring me anyways. He would tell me go sit with the janitor. You're not staying home all day.
Always interesting, never boring. Much respect Uncle Larry.
Your statement at 2:37 reaffirms my belief that:
"Never leave Spontaneity to Chance" belongs on a T-shirt..
Michael ain’t giving up. I’m with you man!
I’ve been playing for over 30 years and have never even considered attempting to chart a song without a guitar in my hand. You’ve blown my mind!
Uncle Larry and the Gig Rig, man this episode was full of primo insight from the greatest uncle in the world.
The greatest live show of MY life was you at 3rd and Lindsley.
Me too
Mind blown. Been learning songs for 40 years and it takes me forever to work out a song. Mad respect uncle Larry.
you are a service to humanity bwahhhh,,,,,I'm learning some but hearing these stories and through the years I was MIA is like catching up sans the fluff xoxo
I am learning the Nashville Number System and remembered you doing this video, came back and watched it. Thanks Larry.
Rolling Rock FINALLY in my beautiful hometown, Circle Pines, MN! My first taste TODAY! Worth the wait! Thanks, Unc'!
This video is a real service to humanity
❤righteous, interesting and thoughtful offering editing to add: pretty amazing to behold
I had to watch this twice because the first time I kept focusing on the fact of how bad I wanted to cut those hairs that kept poking you in the eye! Great stuff as usual!
Uncle Larry, this was such a cool class. Concept was a huge success. So practical and great insights. I remember how hard you worked preparing for Ann's songs. The precision was incredible. Jim Kingshott, an accomplished English furniture maker, used to say, "As soon as you say 'That's close enough.', you've admitted it isn't." Also a very cool camera angle, showing some awesome football cards. Also again, in Bakersfield in the 1960s, we used to walk to school in very dense fog. It was fun to watch the car tail lights disappear so close to us on the sidewalks and dirt shoulders. (Moms today would have a fit.) Then someone got the bright idea of "Fog Days", where they would delay school starting until maybe 10:00. It was heaven for us kids! We just played football or something in the neighbors' yards and had a blast. Great disturbance to the routine.
I hear ya man. Here in W-NY they never cancelled school till the bus's were pushing snow with their bumpers!! Now days if the janitor farts they close the school!! I think we were tougher kids back then! LOL --gary
I been playing guitar all my life and that sheet might as well been written in Latin. Very interesting Tom, thanks. Very informative video.
Beautiful to see your amazing ear at work ❤🎼
Hitting 60 in a couple weeks and I still love a snow day. They're rare in my part of the desert, but we do get them. Thanks for dropping in. Cheers!
You're a madman. I thought I knew the number system but you're a master, fine sir!
That was great ... we miss you when you are gone. But, you always deliver the goods for your Home Skoolers! Thank you, uncle Larry!
In my experience, this is something not covered (thoroughly) for those who want to be pro/working musicians. Killer killer stuff. Thank you Uncle Larry for continuing to share you abundant knowledge!
So cool that you’re friends with Leroy. I’ve been telling everyone who will listen about him for over a decade now. I saw him in a dive bar here in Birmingham Alabama back in 2009. He was playing with a 3 piece band for about 50 people max that night. They totally melted our faces on the front row. To this day, it’s one of my favorite musical memories. He can rock or play down home country blues. Truly phenomenal. Great video Larry!
Is there a cooler more humble musician than Tom B … such a good dude … not to mention his musicianship and imagination.
This type of lesson is what I'm looking for and is only offered on this channel. Thank you Uncle Larry for always providing what really matters to the Home Skoolers.
That's the best tutorial I've ever seen on the NNS. Thanks Tom.
Love The Football Cards… And Your Process!!!! Especially that Mexican Topps Brian Sipe!
Your gig prep routine is very similar to mine (I play mostly saxophone and bass, but have been studying guitar with you for a few years now haha). I definitely like to err on the side of over-preparedness for my sax gigs. I should say when I’m hired to play bass, the level is ALWAYS a 10. The bass player has to know the tunes cold.
Thanks as always for being cool as hell, Tom!
Like Marcus Miller (clarinet/sax the same?) I often fill in on those instruments too. Like to explore why you’re level 10 on bass vs horn. Is it a more complex musical style you’re playing, passing notes, or just syncing with BD? All of the above?
As the bass player you have to nail the changes or its super noticeable and can rally fuck up the tune. As a horn player, of course you want to get the tune right too, but I find there’s more leeway in that section vs. the rhythm section. Just my experience. Like Tom says in the video, different gigs have different levels of pressure. I get calls for a lot of casual jazz gigs on saxophone that leave a lot of room for interpretation. A lot of times very little or no prep is needed.
"basically always complaining" ahahah i love hear you talking man, thanks for the videos and the wisdom
I know nothing about this. This is absolutely fascinating!!! Thanks for sharing.
I saw someone with their chart in one of your recent videos and I thought, "I weonder how these guys do it vs what I do?" Very timely and thank you! I also learned the hard way about plastic sheet protectors! Love the show, man. Please tell Justin Ostrander hello when you see him. He had an old SG of yours when I met him on the David Nail tour. He offered to sell it to me later, but I didn't have the scratch!
So glad you are doing you Tom
I f&^king love Tom! He is the most intrinsically interesting musician. He was born to his craft, but he puts in the work. You're a good man, Tom.
That’s just wow. Seeing a master at work. I always thought I hold my own. I need to go back and start over.
A privilege to hear you talk about this sort of thing, Tom. 😎
I’m not a gigging musician but really appreciate the insight into the way you chart tunes. Never seen that system before. Very cool and very helpful for this lifelong amateur!
I thought he was going to listen and write down the actual chords he hears but the numbers threw me off. Then I realized he does that for key changes.
I was there for that gig. I noticed how prepared you were. I just thought you were that good to do it on the fly. I like seeing the backstory to how you prepare. Good to know.
Straight to the core no bollocks - gold. Top man Larry
Great, great, great, thank you so much for that lesson.
Uncle Larry, we appreciate you all the more when you've been away... play on man!
Tom, this is very helpful, thank you!
- That song sounds like a traditional 70’s soft rock tune. Sounds so soothing. Great stuff.
Cool to watch you chart that out on the fly man, thanks!
This was singularly THE MOST USEFUL (out of many, MANY useful) videos of yours Tom. Totally jigged a couple subtle puzzle pieces together for me. A few lights just came on. Makes total sense.
From the depths of my heart, Thank you!!!
Hello from NJ !!! Love your work brother
Dude i always wondered what they ment glad u read along the chart with us thanks uncle Larry
Thanks for validating the 63 years I've been playing guitar. I write arrangements the same way, use clear plastic sleeves and a ring binder and I thought I was the world's biggest procrastinator. Loved the video man!😎
Ah yes, the classic paper charts + wind situation. Been there, done that! 😂 Another great video!
Great to hear and see this wee tutorial.
A good mate of mine started a charting business (Chart surgeon/Earworm Music) and digitised his version of the "Chart Book" and put it all in cloud storage so he can access them from anywhere at any point, not gonna lie he's proven me wrong by pulling up those charts on more than one occasion. Gonna show him this video.
Love your stuff mate thanks for the awesome video
I could watch you chart songs for days. Mesmerizing.
I’m so glad that Otis introduced me to you, I love your channel. Your insights to the world of music.
Another great video - very generous to give these tips ! Thank you !
Hey Unc! It’s been a while since I have written to you. you made the statement early on in your vid that most of your vids are just ramblings…etc. I just have to say that, even though you may not use much preparation normally for your vids you always bring something useful and intelligent for us to glean. Do not sell yourself short. Your stuff is like gold to a guy like me. Anyway, just wanted to say hello. Glad to see that you were well.!
Hey Tom! Thanks for the insight into how you prepare for a gig. Especially your explanation on how you chart out a song. Also, what you said about putting songs on in the background while you’re doing something else to help learn them, is something I’ve done myself. It really does help the song seep into your subconscious. These insights are why you’re my favorite guitar TH-camr. Thanks!
Uncle Larry thanx for what you give to us! Learning something from every vid!! again thanks to you & Guthrie!!
In an increasingly insane world vying for whatever bandwidth you can muster, here’s Tom…our class maestro…teaching us, yes, showing us cool things on guitar, of course, yet what I appreciate most is how he allows us to vicariously experience a bit of his authentic world. I’ve watched from the start in his garage like thousands of you classmates.
I find solace in Uncle Larry’s romps, ramblings and ripping. Thanks Tom. Much appreciated.✌️🙏🤘🎶
Was about to say what you did at 15:15 I prepare by osmosis while in my shop installing benders... As well as the initial charting. Those 1 day to prep sub road gigs are challenging but fun. Keeps you on your game. But just knowing the list. Creating a Spotify or iTunes playlist and running it 24/7 is a must. On top of the initial couple hours of charting like a stenographer in a courtroom. Glad you did this one Tom. Its going to help a lot of green folks. Especially the chart book... lol
Its kinda a rite of passage to this game for a wind storm to blow away your charts. Or you in ear battery pack to fail and the girl your working with capos every song to F, Ab, or F#...
And who the hell books a wire and fire without wedges? (Downtown Hoedown??? WTF)
I got PTSD from that gig.
Thank you for your kind words! 🙂❤️
Great insight Uncle Larry. Yup - plastic sheet protectors rule. I also use big ol' chip clips (remember those) to prevent the pages from turning in the wind for outdoor gigs.
Words of wisdom from experience. The best teachers are comfortable and transparent sharing their knowledge and methods because they have nothing to fear. Thank you for the sage words of an experienced session man. I appreciate the view into the inner workings of a professional musician. For us students we still have to take this and put in the hours of work and practice. the young players at least have an idea for an approach to pave their own way. I can see how this can help someone even if they are kids learning cover songs with their buddies.
There is my favorite Yuengling Lager from Pottsville. I used to love that beer until I became allergic to beer and wine about 15 years ago. (Shell fish shells(chitin) is sprinkled into the vats and allowed to lower to catch yeast particles left in the fermented liquid. The clean beer or wine is then siphoned off the top.
Good job Tom as usual. I used to live in NV and play guitar for my living. When I was fairly new I got a p.u. gig with Lynn Anderson. Her musical director was a friend of mine. Since many country gigs let you improvise solos I assumed that was o.k. on her show. Wrong!!! On sound check when I didnt play the solo on " I never promised you a rosegarden " note for note off the record, she flipped Out big time in anger!!! So I would say on hit record songs ,you will most likely want to play them as close to the record as possible. Thanks for sharing the Good Tips!!!
Thank you! This was very insightful!
Yo L! Stauffer here.
What a great idea for this video. You’re a gift to the guitar world. Wish I’d known you when we lived a mile apart in Cleveland!
We don't care how long you're away working. Just as long as you ALWAYS come back to dazzle us! Like this vid. (And the stories, any story, NEVER grow old!
This is so very helpful. The sleeves are key, it keeps the work you put into charting safe and long lasting.
Great Class topic today. THANKS BUK!!!
This was gold- charting a song like that is mindblowing...
Immensely impressive Uncle Larry! And good advice as always. Thank you for being so generous with your talent and time. You're a gift to the world of music.
Thank you for passing down your knowledge. As a 24 year old that’s currently gigging, every video you post is super valuable to me and many others 🙏
This is one of the best, most useful videos you've ever made, thank you!!
well...even the ones that weren't useful were certainly priced right
@@501chorusecho Ha ha! To be clear, I said "one of... the most useful", not "finally! a useful video!" They're all great, keep doing the Lord's work...
So true about learning live/studio versions...backing Edgar Winter I finally had to learn the studio AND several live versions of Frankenstein when I realized his stage version was a combo of all of them...😮😅
Very interesting! So great to get a glimpse of what goes on in your day to day. Cheers Tom.
Wow, my long-lost uncle ! It's great to see ya again.
Love the charting part, simplicity is genius.
What uncle Larry says is ah, right on the money; just a consummate humble pro doing his thing. Making the music world a better place and kicking ass. Go Larry go and drink one for me. Cheers 🍻
Tom, as a player who lives by the numbers, and wants to break concepts down to the nub, this scratches me right where I itch Bro! Thank you so much!! Excellent content!!!
great vid! in 2 bands and the easier the better.....headed to nashville soon with Travis Reid Ball and the Trouble (im a new member, play rhthym - stage name Clay Waco). late april and early june. ive watched your vids from the beginning. hope to see you play when im out there. spending a couple extra days each time
this is your boy from CLE residing in CLB ohio.....in CLE we had school unless you couldnt open the front door! lol!!
I like how you pointed out that the live version will most always be different!
thanks Tom i've been trying to get and getting more pick up gigs and wondered how other people did it.
Hey Buko. This was undoubtedly the most interesting guitar video featuring no guitar I’ve seen. I also enjoyed seeing another side of Lil Tommy… literally. Cool seeing another angle of Buko Estates. Maybe a home tour sometime? Have a great gig Tom.
Your pal in Boston, Darin
i think YOU should put up a tour of your home Darin...thoughts?
@@501chorusecho A tour of my 600 square foot pad would be pretty boring and a little embarrassing. That said, it might be an excuse to clean.
Your pal in Boston, Darin
Thank you Uncle Larry for this lesson. It was mind blowing. I watch guitar lessons and videos constantly, but you shared elements of things I have never been exposed to before. This video add another brick to my pathway. You are a sage.
Great stuff, Tom. Although I don't gig at all as a nearly 68 year old hack, I still learn great stuff from you that I apply to my sorry playing by myself and occasionally for guests and friends. LOL.
Don't degrade yourself..
None of us are "Tom" but we share the mutual admiration of his talents and willingness to share.
What most of us *do* have in common is the absolute _love_ of musuc.
There's no shortage of posers out there that are more than happy to brag of their :cough: "gigging"..
Be proud that you're not one of 'em.. 🕊🎸🎵
This was a great idea. Professionals learning songs is always interesting. Everyone has their own method.
Very cool perspective - thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your ever interesting insights, Larry. Your ten level scale of prep economy makes perfect sense. I will prep "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" with a 1 effort over the weekend because when the singer came up with the song I already knew that this will never make it to a stage. I don't blame her that she can't sing like Whitney Houston, I blame her for not having a healthy self-perception.
One of the biggest take aways of your channel for me is when you show the interaction with other musicians, be it live or in the studio. Knowing what you can do and what you can't, the level of trust that comes from that and the common goal to achieve the best results are very inspiring to witness and clearly a differentiation from a hobby musician. Besides the more obvious things like chops and playing a 58´burst like you can :)
Thx again for all your work and excuse the little amateur ramble.
Thanks Larry! Great insight.. My usual default is putting my heart and soul into prep because I want to do my best BUT this video gives me a much better perspective.
That was very interesting Tom thanks for sharing, to get a wee insight into how a top pro works is fascinating, your generosity in sharing is astounding so thanks isn't enough. 🏴👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate, if you ever make it to Scotland I'll buy you a wee dram or 10.
As a gigging drummer, with the list and recordings in hand, I sit down with a guitar, figure out the changes so I know where the band is going. I also always try to find live versions of the tunes on youtube. Cool video, Tom!
shit man,,.,, you just really put us in our place, what an ear and what a pro. Not only did you pick all that up on your first go, you also new the key and the turnaround with the A release !!!! Never doubted your skills, but you have an ear too,,, as an amateur all those years ago and without knowing anything about the Nashville system, i also wrote my songs out the same way but i just thought it was the dummy bass player style and that i already knew what note would go on top of what chord. This episode actually is now my pick as the best you have done, even better than the triad one way back ,,,,the best part of this whole episode is that i have not put my guitar down in 2 hours since watching it,,,, fingers hurt..... from Mississauga Bukovac
such an important lesson this video is! everyone listen up good!
Super cool episode! Thanks for the concept and sharing your experience!
Excellent pen choice, excellent ear.
I was taking a sip of my beer at the same time Uncle Larry was and it made me feel like we were in time
Tom this is incredible not only one of your best vids but man just a great musical lesson period. And then the professionalism side of it. You are on the highest level brother, it's a privilege to be able to watch your videos. ❤❤❤❤
This was so helpful to me, and I hope others, Tom - I'm gonna go practice this on Country Top 10. My ears have been getting so much better following your channel. Thanks brother.
This is a kool video. Not looking to play live as a guitarist because that ain't me but this is super handy for the gigging guy. fortunately, as a drummer i can fake pretty well.
Thanks. Learned a lot 🤙🤙