Kirk Fletcher: Blues Masterclass

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  • A classic lesson in contemporary blues guitar from Kirk Fletcher himself. Link below includes full music and tab, plus audio to play along with.
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  • @mountain_girl
    @mountain_girl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The world is a better place with Kirk Fletcher in it.

  • @chriskopin5142
    @chriskopin5142 5 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    I'm not going to lie: I did not want this video to end. Kirk seems like such a down to earth kind of guitarist and it's really refreshing to see someone who plays so well and remains so humble at the same time. Loads of good vibes!

    • @bartreija3252
      @bartreija3252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chris Kopin met him norms super cool

    • @mattgilbert7347
      @mattgilbert7347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can second that. Never met in person, communicated very briefly online, just a real human being. Props.

    • @nukhanlee1618
      @nukhanlee1618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Chris Kopin, #Exactly!! Anybody with a good sense of wot #TheBlues should be like wouldn't want this kinda thing to ever end just like that!! 👍👑

    • @briannelms72
      @briannelms72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's a friend of a friend and a great guy and fun to hang with!

    • @brownmoney27
      @brownmoney27 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why would you have lied?

  • @wasteyelo1
    @wasteyelo1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    This is long overdue. The guys touch is incredible.

  • @stratman9449
    @stratman9449 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a lovely person Kirk is.....and a great blues player too....what more do you want.....cheers..

  • @34bully
    @34bully 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    His voice is so calming

  • @NathanHatesYoutubeHandles
    @NathanHatesYoutubeHandles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    can we talk about how fresh this guys whole aesthetic is holy cow

    • @enriquemendez1507
      @enriquemendez1507 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm eating out of his hand when I listen to his insight

  • @JoeyJoelBand
    @JoeyJoelBand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    People say Kirk seems so down to earth, such a nice guy.. Well, he is, and the 'cool' you see, is natural and just his way.. He is one of those players who inspire. If you met him, he is the same out at a gig, or club, as you see now. The only difference is you see him in from of you. He is truly a kind and generous person and inspires all who meets him. One of the most supportive genuine persons I have encountered in the industry.

    • @BBQ1953
      @BBQ1953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      JoeyJoelBand - Thank you for that commentary, Joey. Knowing that his persona matches his playing is affirming. Again, thank you!

  • @ecarteringram
    @ecarteringram 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Tone and touch. Kirk is a listener, obviously. Seen him backing many greats; He is a headliner now; very well deserved. Humble, fresh, and passionate.

  • @chezchundy8892
    @chezchundy8892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The way he speaks and carries himself just makes me smile. Great humble dude, amazing guitarist.

    • @veeshead
      @veeshead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ian Cochrane I’m really with you. No bs. Just a great player and nice guy.

  • @jimmanire3646
    @jimmanire3646 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's a great thing when you hear someone play so natural and fresh and alive and you get to discover it all over again.

  • @dadnelson4008
    @dadnelson4008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just found this guy...today's a great day!!!

  • @cuellar23
    @cuellar23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a ray of sunshine this guy is. Thank you for posting.

  • @EvaluateAssimilate
    @EvaluateAssimilate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Soon as he spoke, I went in to relax mode. What a voice! My musical diet has another ingredient in the form of this guy. Thank you for bring that to my attention!

  • @mascaradeferrobanda
    @mascaradeferrobanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I will not lie, today my day was so sad, so depressing, this video, so inspiring, made me really happy, contagious and inspiring, God bless you all

    • @BBQ1953
      @BBQ1953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Joe Marcos - When I was young, I fell hard for Blues guitar. I received my first guitar when I was 10 and I found, almost immediately, that playing made my lonely days less so, my headaches not hurt so much, and my sorrow at the loss of loved ones not so debilitating. Kirk’s playing touches off so many wonderful feelings inside. I think if the world could experience someone playing music like that, this world would finally know a global day of peace!

    • @solidsnake7302
      @solidsnake7302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GOD SAYS : FUCK U ALL

    • @juanesquivelmadrid
      @juanesquivelmadrid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God bless you too, brother!

    • @stephenhanlin2388
      @stephenhanlin2388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      halavejus ciurkslys like God would say that, loser

    • @pookievanderbilt6889
      @pookievanderbilt6889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m glad you found something that lifted you up man. Bless you and I hope God blesses us all

  • @RememberTheRegs
    @RememberTheRegs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That tone. That playing. Just perfect. And what a nice down to earth guy.

  • @Blues-man.
    @Blues-man. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mr. Fletcher seems like such a pleasant person, every interview he does is great, what a great talent !

  • @52goldtop
    @52goldtop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The control on those bends, just perfect 👌🏼

  • @ordinarypablo
    @ordinarypablo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This man have such a fine style, it’s amazing.

  • @bostonhayworth1264
    @bostonhayworth1264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This gentleman is not only a fantastic player but also a gifted teacher and communicator with a warmth that radiates from a great soul.

  • @lathumpipe
    @lathumpipe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love listening to this man speak about music. His passion just comes through.

  • @EdBender
    @EdBender 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So refreshing to see such a giant of guitar using such a humble pedalboard... simplicity is indeed the ultimate sophistication...

  • @tomminet
    @tomminet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not only a brilliant guitarist and stylist, but easily the most charming guy on the circuit today. A joy to listen to and a joy to be in conversation with. Thanks, Guitarist Magazine!

  • @goswo
    @goswo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Musicality and touch at highest level. Him, Josh and Matt, amazing guitarists

  • @NovaRedBaron
    @NovaRedBaron 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a relaxed, exquisite, and technically masterful playing style. I could listen to him play all day. Would love to see him play live. Thank you for posting this. 🎸🙂

  • @CJZM7777
    @CJZM7777 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Kirk seems like a truly nice guy. Love his playing. He makes it look effortless but as an amateur, I know it's not easy.

  • @genem9725
    @genem9725 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Playing a guitar is a lifetime learning process.

    • @Domn879
      @Domn879 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Although most give up after a week.

    • @dwaynebuckner6987
      @dwaynebuckner6987 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m 60 and just started my electric guitar playing journey…I wished this gentleman could come by my house and teach me how to play like he does …and pick his brain of knowledge some…

  • @knutkurt6614
    @knutkurt6614 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I didn't know Kirk at all. Just saw him for the first time and heard his voice. His style of music, his way of playing the blues in a manifold way, gave me again more inspirations. Especially also by the sound of his guitar and: his voice.
    Oh yes, I am 69 years old. Bought a used Telecaster MIM and got lucky with it.
    Am totally in love with it.
    Thanks for the information and stay well.
    Regards
    Volker

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank You for keeping it SLOW and AUTHENTIC. Excellent Guitar Playing .

  • @MrJaapdeboer
    @MrJaapdeboer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been listening to the new album on repeat, and Kirk is quickly turning into one of my favorite blues players!

  • @partridgejoshua
    @partridgejoshua 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kirk Fletcher is my favorite living guitarist. His tone is just my favorite. That mulan tele is amazing it looks like a tele and sounds like a 335.

  • @sunburntaquaticape6694
    @sunburntaquaticape6694 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kirk is such a versatile player, great sounding solo tones, swinging rythmn and would grace the stage with any of the greats!

  • @davomontgomeryda3rd
    @davomontgomeryda3rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I think Kirk could probably nail a voice impression of that Allstate guy... “Are you in good hands”.

    • @BBQ1953
      @BBQ1953 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TexasTornado187 - Dennis Haysbert...played the Sergeant Major on the series The Unit. Also played Pres. Palmer on 24. But I don’t think he sounds like anybody but Kirk Fletcher.

    • @BBQ1953
      @BBQ1953 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TexasTornado187 - Yep

    • @veeshead
      @veeshead 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Clouds Have Eyes as silly as that sounds, you’re correct!!!

    • @jordanfender3085
      @jordanfender3085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And his guitar is definitely “in good hands”

  • @robertrouleau1000
    @robertrouleau1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic individual. A very generous person in sharing his technique with us. Thank you Kirk.

  • @DavidKennaway1
    @DavidKennaway1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Kirk is a great blues player. What I love is his overdrive tone is an extension of his clean tone using mainly the guitar volume to overdrive the amp. Also his days in the swing bands has really paid off giving him a great sense of rhythm. He can sing well too. Kirk and Robben Ford are it for me.

    • @stratcat7162
      @stratcat7162 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      2 great players couldn't agree more.

    • @Wagiblues
      @Wagiblues 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      right - for me -sould add Sherman Robertson to this two

  • @user-et2fj8xm5l
    @user-et2fj8xm5l 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kirk is a class act period..

  • @Jshib
    @Jshib 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man fantastic tone! I'm more of a strat guy but Kirk makes the tele sing with so much character! I'm so impressed by the warmth he can get out of his guitar.

  • @ceefaxballard4961
    @ceefaxballard4961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where have I been? I have only just come across, Kirk. What a fantastic player.

  • @jakobcampbell5475
    @jakobcampbell5475 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I just discovered this dude a few months ago. I am glad I did. I have learned t so many awesome blues riffs. Kirk, you tha man!!!!

  • @rafielslade2525
    @rafielslade2525 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favorite guitarists. Seriously one of my dream gigs is to share the stage with this fantastic musician🤙🏽

  • @unclematt3168
    @unclematt3168 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    could watch this all day - more please Kirk

  • @felineth56
    @felineth56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Master class by a master player!....Such a gentle soul as well!

  • @chadhyde50
    @chadhyde50 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kirk is such a class act, awesome player too. I'd love to just take a single lesson from him. He makes it look so easy.

  • @fearbabyriffs
    @fearbabyriffs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kirk knows to let music flow/breathe not just robot metronomic parts. Thank you for service sir.

  • @jefferylord3068
    @jefferylord3068 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    this guys playing is amazing, i watched him jam with josh smith on a nrmans rare guitars video that just knocked me out!!!!

  • @sunjamrblues
    @sunjamrblues 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seems like a very zen-like setup to me, pure essence of tones. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @BobEstremera
    @BobEstremera 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kirk is such a treasure.

  • @joemisek
    @joemisek 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kirk Fletcher is awesome, one of the best blues guys working today.

  • @barfboy2000
    @barfboy2000 หลายเดือนก่อน

    watched a buddy guy video many years ago where he showed how he would play finger style with a pick jammed in a crease in his palm, to switch it up, with the pick ready to go at moments notice. The trick was in switching between the two and not dropping them on stage when switching.

  • @victorsmith2421
    @victorsmith2421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That tone is so unbelievably crisp

  • @pb12661
    @pb12661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he strikes me as the type of guy who's house is spotless. In other words, he has his shit together.

    • @JakeKlineMusic
      @JakeKlineMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Inspiration for having all the shit together!
      Just above, I saw somebody commenting on his humble paddle board, for such a giant.
      "Simplicity, the ultimate sophistication."

  • @Redtenbachersfunkestra
    @Redtenbachersfunkestra 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the warmth of it all!

  • @fraenkiboii
    @fraenkiboii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a nice guy!!!! Love his new album

  • @TMillsMusic
    @TMillsMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great player, one of my favourites!

  • @leighsayers2628
    @leighsayers2628 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wouldnt you just love to sit and chat with Kirk....i would imagine the stuff you would learn from a gentle happy man
    .. awesome!!!
    From Australia
    .

  • @Ghostfacekilla999
    @Ghostfacekilla999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that tele, so clean and awsome tones

  • @frederickthompson8686
    @frederickthompson8686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a talent! A very solid guy with some amazing moves.

  • @elvyfoster7455
    @elvyfoster7455 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    TH-cam Suggested videos was finally helpful. This Kirk Fletcher video and one of him demonstrating the Fender Deluxe Tonemaster popped up on my feed today.

  • @Zoso7227
    @Zoso7227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You would never know it, but his brother was a monster in the bodybuilding industry

  • @3dthenotme877
    @3dthenotme877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kirk’s playing is so fascinating!!

  • @rabbirelax
    @rabbirelax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this man! Such a positive spirit.

  • @MrJetavana
    @MrJetavana 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is so cool. So much love for the music.

  • @normc8169
    @normc8169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now I know Kirk Fletcher.
    Amasing touch and sound.

  • @nomadasedentario8126
    @nomadasedentario8126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much, just the last 30 seconds teach me more than all video. Keep going.

  • @jethreymonroe4119
    @jethreymonroe4119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Blues Playing! Great Licks, Tones, Tunes, and Technique!

  • @ALLVJAG
    @ALLVJAG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a gentleman and a guitar hero.

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic playing, great personality, some people have it all. Keep it up, Kirk, you're awesome!

  • @richjohn2497
    @richjohn2497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What a lovely sound and feel.

  • @TheOyeoye000
    @TheOyeoye000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    That was the cleanest shit I've ever heard.

    • @spacepodi
      @spacepodi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cristian Romero I do hope there was a compliment in that somewhere. Lol

    • @pereztube2
      @pereztube2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what do you mean by clean? as in, he has clean technique?

    • @matthewhorizon6050
      @matthewhorizon6050 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hilarious! I was going to leave the same comment. I support this comment!

    • @matthewhorizon6050
      @matthewhorizon6050 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pereztube2 you have to ask?

    • @pereztube2
      @pereztube2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@matthewhorizon6050 yeah. I dont think his technique is particularly "clean". Even so, its kind of a weird thing to point out in a comment like that lol.

  • @JESSEROYAL
    @JESSEROYAL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is part of what I’ve been searching for...

  • @boomerdell
    @boomerdell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree with what so many others have said here in the Comments: this interview and his playing could've gone on all day long and I would've watched every minute of it, never wanting it to end.

  • @pedrotavares8691
    @pedrotavares8691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kool guy....down to Earth , humble--- but above all , a great blues man.
    Thank you KF.

  • @csharpminorseven
    @csharpminorseven 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love ya Kirk - inspirational & cool too. Your picking makes me smile :-)

  • @arthurc1971
    @arthurc1971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful blues licks

  • @Doug5524
    @Doug5524 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving your new album "Hold On" for me, it is so inspiring

  • @rabbirelax
    @rabbirelax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such an awesome player, and, down to earth human being. Love him!

  • @davidneath8194
    @davidneath8194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you've got to love his sound and playing!

  • @medec021
    @medec021 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, Kirk. Thank you very much for this.

  • @roncollins6259
    @roncollins6259 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So jealous. As close to perfection as I have heard. Just,wow!

  • @81ghale
    @81ghale 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kirk is so awesome. There's some fantastic guitar playing on the new album. Really good stuff all the way through.

  • @Yee-ole-benjaminbutton
    @Yee-ole-benjaminbutton 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    9:52 is an important moment in this video for people learning to solo and make there way around the fretboard!

  • @veeshead
    @veeshead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a down to earth guy. Really fantastic playing.

  • @mattgilbert7347
    @mattgilbert7347 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Major respect. A great player, a top human being.

  • @christopherschlacter4953
    @christopherschlacter4953 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    isnt it amazing how something so simple can be incredible in the right hands.

  • @rafke182
    @rafke182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kirk is such a positive guy so sweet and positive vibe kinda guy, i like your playbing also. Your the kinda guy you want to spend time with all the time when your down, he is so positive.h3 makes your day. Thanks kirk 👍👍👍

  • @ozzie-sk9dh
    @ozzie-sk9dh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a bloody thoroughly flipping nice bloke

  • @chromedealer
    @chromedealer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kirk is one of my favorites, probably one of the best blues guys around today. That semi hollow tele is fucking beautiful.

  • @socialdef3
    @socialdef3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell he loves them humbuckers. I love my Gibson SG's for the same reason... so full and meaty yet so clean and clear.... with a warmed up tube sound it is so satisfying!

  • @estanochebien
    @estanochebien 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a gentleman and with amazing talent.

  • @Geotubest
    @Geotubest 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just discovered Kirk here.. He's great! Thanks.

  • @mytelecasterworld3336
    @mytelecasterworld3336 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love that thinline tele....beautiful and sounds awesome

  • @heymrguitarman7637
    @heymrguitarman7637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why would anyone dislike this video? I can only assume they're not guitarists and don't like music, but then why watch it in the first place! Crazy people out there

    • @stratcat7162
      @stratcat7162 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I refer to those people as jagoffs. Most likely jealousy!
      Kirk Fletcher is a fantastic player there is absolutely nothing to dislike

  • @johnhrock1009
    @johnhrock1009 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great musician, he's an encylpedia of the blues r&b music.

  • @marcelolivoni7202
    @marcelolivoni7202 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is GOLD

  • @greenbrightly
    @greenbrightly 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful, lovely to watch.

  • @inTsLewis
    @inTsLewis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude is cutting through those strings like butter. Just wow.

  • @jayseb
    @jayseb 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Side holding that pick like a champion.

  • @robertcarey3383
    @robertcarey3383 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listen to him talk, his phrases are very musical. Thanks for the great video

  • @tylergagne4535
    @tylergagne4535 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such finesse. Kirk is a fantastic guitarist.

  • @paulcooper5748
    @paulcooper5748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this guy great player and seems a nice person.

  • @jimjohnson4481
    @jimjohnson4481 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your music , please do more.