I LOVE this guy... in a bro-love kinda way hahaha.. Paul's one of those players that just get more warm and approachable in his lessons and tips as he ages. Great playing with a contagious personality just makes for a stellar musician and teacher. Much respect to the great Mr. Gilbert, as well as to Sweetwater for pumping out these videos! :)
Paul is one of the best teachers out there. Not only does he teach you a cool lick, but he gives good advice on how to use your SHOULDER of all things. And the the subtle but important string muting with the left hand.
You have this ability to make complicated things so easy!!! Just a bit discouraging to know that it will take me probably the rest of my life to sound just a bit like you on this one!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world!!!
Excellent lesson - I see this being a great practice routine for all keys and then switch the pattern slightly and repeat - sounds like it could be used as kind of a backup riff, but it would also be a great lick to pull out of a hat.
The only reason Paul Gilbert can make wearing a yellow jumpsuit with a purple guitar work is because he’s not of this earth. That and being a phenomenal guitarist with a great personality.
Why do some people NOT think that hammer-ons and pull-offs are valid? They are part of dynamic variation. The way to use them is, like anything, in moderation and in thoughtful ways.
There's a part in one of the episodes of Troy Grady's Cracking the Code series where he explains how he tried to incorporate a hammer on (or pull off) at strategic places in a picking run to make it easier to play, but it ended up sounding too 'manneristic', too thought-out, and most likely felt a bit like 'cheating' as well. That got me thinking about all of this too, and very interesting to hear Paul raise that point in this video. I know Paul has said in the past that although he is renowned for his picking, he tends to play fast a lot more by combining picking with hammer ons and pull offs. I personally feel that HO's n PO's are essential in phrasing and expressiveness as you rightly say, and are essential for slower expressive 'chewy' gestural kinda playing, plus adding some 'grease' and fluidity. I tried ridding my playing of all left hand legato for a good long while, and it nearly completely destroyed my flow and playing and muscle memory. I do however think that the 'softer' left hand legato made possible by thinner strings, low action, compression and high gain of modern electric guitar styles can be a bit risky and lead you into a corner, one day someone puts an acoustic guitar on your lap with 13 gauge strings and your technique goes to sh*t (unless you're Tom Quayle it seems, haha!) Having a strong picking game as a foundation can help avoid this. I'll personally try a lick like the one in this video with the intention of picking every note. If it comes to it that it's just not gonna work though or be consistent, I'll use a HO or PO to grease things up, and at the end of the day, the listener doesn't care what technique you're using and it's a case of 'whatever gets the job done', :D. Apologies for the long reply but this kind of discussion interests me. Cheers, Leigh-C
Thanks Paul. Saw you at NAMM cruising around about 10 years ago....said to my bros, that's Paul Gilbert... They didn't believe me. Marty Friedman was in front of me on the elevator.....told them again...they didn't believe that either lolol
I like his simple setup . 1959HW Marshall. Mojomojonpedal. MXR for more gain and another distortion pedal for more gain . And a boss delay. Phaser? Bout it
Humming or singing the licks to yourself as you work on them takes the lick into a familiar place, to help solidify the rhythm and/or phrasing. Sounds cheesy, but it works wonders.
@@worstestminipainter2391 that's awesome, I knew about Racer X but have never seen any onstage or music video footage, I'll definitely look them up. Paul is great at communicating tips for playing.
You play exerises, a musician and should play exercises,and where is the theme that got people into their brains? I don"t remember Paul McCartney showing the exercises, but his tunes in my head.
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Yellow is the colour of safety:) stay safe on those strings:)
I will if you answer me this... what is that foot, stomp, drum trigger thing he is using? Thanks.
Por su puesto que lo hare
Every musician deserves uncle Paul's lovely creations.
The one and only uncle paps my Lord and master Paul Gilbert.
Just an absolute genius. And so very likable.
I LOVE this guy... in a bro-love kinda way hahaha.. Paul's one of those players that just get more warm and approachable in his lessons and tips as he ages. Great playing with a contagious personality just makes for a stellar musician and teacher. Much respect to the great Mr. Gilbert, as well as to Sweetwater for pumping out these videos! :)
free lessons from a legend, what could be better
I love the way Paul Gilbert teaches. He makes everything fun.
@Sweetwater - These have been great. Please have Paul back for more videos.
Paul is one of the best teachers out there. Not only does he teach you a cool lick, but he gives good advice on how to use your SHOULDER of all things. And the the subtle but important string muting with the left hand.
Humble teacher ever
Thank you uncle Paul. 🤘🏽
How fortunate are we that we exist on this earth at the same time as Paul Gilbert?
Thanks mother nature for giving us Paul Gilbert
You have this ability to make complicated things so easy!!! Just a bit discouraging to know that it will take me probably the rest of my life to sound just a bit like you on this one!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world!!!
Always loved Paul and his sense of humor. His expertise is top shelf, but he is fun to watch and listen to as well.
I've always been impressed by Paul's speed but wow does he have some of the best vibrato! I wish mine was half as good!!!
Thanks Paul. So many gems
You are a very good teacher and I enjoy your humor
Excellent lesson - I see this being a great practice routine for all keys and then switch the pattern slightly and repeat - sounds like it could be used as kind of a backup riff, but it would also be a great lick to pull out of a hat.
From the days of MIT till now can't believe we are still alive Paul
HOW COOL is Paul Gilbert????...cool enough to show other guitarists baddass scale shapes....killer guitarist....straight up good dude....
Paul's the best!
The tone and phrase matches perfectly
Even purple shoes to match the axes! Sweet Paul!
The only reason Paul Gilbert can make wearing a yellow jumpsuit with a purple guitar work is because he’s not of this earth. That and being a phenomenal guitarist with a great personality.
I think he does it to really make people laugh and smile
Very nice sounding lick!
Legendary guitar player. Great lesson! \m/
2:15 Love it !
Awesome lick thank you!
el gran amigo, maestro y sabio paul aportando. great guy.
Guitar king
Wow that sounds super cool!
Excellent instruction
Awesome!
Paul is so rad
Amazing lick!!!!! Thank you master!!!
I enjoy it so much, big thanks Paul😊👊
Very nice sort of Paul Gilbert meets Eric Johnson.
The legend..
Why do some people NOT think that hammer-ons and pull-offs are valid? They are part of dynamic variation. The way to use them is, like anything, in moderation and in thoughtful ways.
There's a part in one of the episodes of Troy Grady's Cracking the Code series where he explains how he tried to incorporate a hammer on (or pull off) at strategic places in a picking run to make it easier to play, but it ended up sounding too 'manneristic', too thought-out, and most likely felt a bit like 'cheating' as well. That got me thinking about all of this too, and very interesting to hear Paul raise that point in this video.
I know Paul has said in the past that although he is renowned for his picking, he tends to play fast a lot more by combining picking with hammer ons and pull offs.
I personally feel that HO's n PO's are essential in phrasing and expressiveness as you rightly say, and are essential for slower expressive 'chewy' gestural kinda playing, plus adding some 'grease' and fluidity. I tried ridding my playing of all left hand legato for a good long while, and it nearly completely destroyed my flow and playing and muscle memory.
I do however think that the 'softer' left hand legato made possible by thinner strings, low action, compression and high gain of modern electric guitar styles can be a bit risky and lead you into a corner, one day someone puts an acoustic guitar on your lap with 13 gauge strings and your technique goes to sh*t (unless you're Tom Quayle it seems, haha!) Having a strong picking game as a foundation can help avoid this. I'll personally try a lick like the one in this video with the intention of picking every note. If it comes to it that it's just not gonna work though or be consistent, I'll use a HO or PO to grease things up, and at the end of the day, the listener doesn't care what technique you're using and it's a case of 'whatever gets the job done', :D.
Apologies for the long reply but this kind of discussion interests me.
Cheers,
Leigh-C
Paul Gilbert rules!!!!!!!!!
The strike behind left hand harmonic. Well damn.
Awesome Paul
Love it!
Was one of the lucky ones who was in LA in 87 shouting "Racer X. !Racer X!
Thanks Paul. Saw you at NAMM cruising around about 10 years ago....said to my bros, that's Paul Gilbert... They didn't believe me. Marty Friedman was in front of me on the elevator.....told them again...they didn't believe that either lolol
Thanks for making me a stronger guitar player!
Extremely cool lick..I wanna meet you one day Paul...awesome player and cool guy
Paul Gilbert.. Woof! 💖
Thanks Mr. Gilbert! See you at Guitar Summit 2019 (Masterclass) 👍🏻
Oh the number of times I have quit guitar after watching Paul Gilbert. Before I try this, I have to tell myself, don't break another guitar.
A preeminent guitar master, a great teacher, and seems to be just a decent human - yeah that’s Paul Gilbert!
I like his simple setup . 1959HW Marshall. Mojomojonpedal. MXR for more gain and another distortion pedal for more gain . And a boss delay. Phaser? Bout it
Gracias!!!
I think it's funny that he says "I wouldn't like that as a teenager."It proves that he had to really practice to get to where he is now.
you are the man p
Not many pro players that can shred can even come close to Mr Gilbert an absolute master...
YJM
unreal length of fingers... not fair.
He never changes shirt 🤘
obvious things and underpants too
@@rainmaru4757 yeh well he said that yellow is the color of learning so I guess everyday he's always learning
Paul Gilbert is guitar.
The one example reminds me of Ace's solo in 100,000 years.
Cool... somewhat Fripp-sh... somewhat Belew-ish... nice! :)
Cool
What is the stomp beat keeper thing he uses? I don’t know what to call it
What Marshall head id Paul using??
Humming or singing the licks to yourself as you work on them takes the lick into a familiar place, to help solidify the rhythm and/or phrasing. Sounds cheesy, but it works wonders.
Guitar Kung Foo
I'm not getting the yellow coveralls and upside down iceman. did i miss something?
The jumpsuit makes him seem like the guitarist from the Enterprise house band traveled back in time to show us some future music, lol!
Is that purple guitar going to be released to the public or is it a custom shop?
Once you get it it’s actually kinda easy. It took me a while though.
P, I, A
Great lesson
Oh yeah.
Each day Paul looks like Christian Slater more and more
Lol those shoes!!!
But which pocket does he keep his pick in? 🤔
Instead of focusing on the lesson here I am noticing the three mini humbuckers on the guitar-oh boy!
Tanks master, Hopefully with the media is we could each other and gave share
Riff Goldblum
Just when I learned some theory Bout timing Paul throws it out the window
Can anyone explain the jumpsuit? He looks like he's in Slipknot.
Its a Racer X thing.
@@worstestminipainter2391 thanks, it's actually pretty cool.
@@bgilley8199 No prob, it usually like a Astronaut's suit. He wears big ole 80s headphones, that go with it.
@@worstestminipainter2391 that's awesome, I knew about Racer X but have never seen any onstage or music video footage, I'll definitely look them up. Paul is great at communicating tips for playing.
Mustard jumpsuit is for pros
surely that one thumbs down was a mistake. Meant to hit thumbs up but missed
Two people with some picking exercises to do.
I will meet him before I die...I swear I will...
Cornflower Geetar
Hemiolas...
Hard to teach left hand string muting. It's something that develops on it's own.
Pg!!!!!! I wish as clean and as godly as you 😂 i can only wish though
Your So Funny
You're btw
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Why do I think of Deftones when I hear this...
Almost a delay effect...
paul has a really weird choice of clothes. 😂
You play exerises, a musician and should play exercises,and where is the theme that got people into their brains? I don"t remember Paul McCartney showing the exercises, but his tunes in my head.