Don't know if you'll see this Rick, you taught my younger brother guitar for a short while about a decade ago. He bounced off of it and I think you stopped teaching around that time, but I ended up picking it up as a little hobby as the guitar was just there, and took it seriously a few years later. I doubt I would have ever started otherwise. I even remember looking up who you were and just being blown away, just dreaming of being that good, but it's been awesome watching all of your videos over the years and just being driven to keep playing myself. Learning guitar changed my life completely, and it's indirectly because of you, so can't thank you enough for that man. Sorry if that's a bit corny, but I genuinely mean it. Big fan regardless of that, everything you put out is solid gold.
I've been following you for years and to me, you truly defy the laws of physics with the guitar. No one plays quite like you, or makes shred look so effortless and elegant. Always a pleasure to hear your next riff, Rick.
man am i proud to know that rick grahams out there. Hes one of my biggest heros and now I can show people why in one video. Thanks for everything rick mate
Michael Angelo is always bragging about how fast he is but i think this guy wipes the floor with him! Much cleaner!!! You can really hear the note separation!😱
I've been following your journey for a long time now and it's so amazing to see how much you've developed over the years. Everything you play looks so easy and so effortless. I hear 1000 notes but you barely move your hands and fingers. Evertthing's so clean as well. I always come back to your guest solo with Andy James. One of the craziest solos out there. I love how wide your style is as well. You've made some very beautiful acoustic tunes and I love your phrasing and tone. A remarkable guitarist and person. Thank you Rick for your inspiration! ❤
People say Matteo Mancuso is the latest best, Guthrie is another fave! But no one does what you can do! At least you inspire an old wanker me. Cheers Maestro!
Rick your always so brilliant and I just love your picking attack is spot on you can hear every awesome note that you play lastly thank you for your time with your wonderful guitar lessons
Rick, i havent played for last 8 months.. you are trully insiration to get me back to guitar by uploading this vid. the most i can watch is me failing at guitar. you ARE THE LEGEND !!!!
Rick Graham ... My #1 internet guitarist. Thank you for all the incredible music and endless inspiration. Bucket list goal to see you play live sometime. Your techniques, tone, endless melodic ideas and your competitions ... top shelf along side of Holdsworth, Johnson, Becker, Bach and Paganini. Cheers Mate 🎵
The solo starting at 9:35 is my alltime favourite, because it has the most variety, pause, restraint AND just the right amount of shred explosion as well...
How's he doing? LOL If I hadn't been following RG since back in the dial up days where he was Inspecting The Starlight, I'd say this was made by AI haha
I love going back and watching your older videos. I think your RG560 was my favorite guitar you've owned. Although of course I really love your signature Charvel! Your RG560 was actually a very rare one too, it was the Guitar Center 27th Anniversary model. Only made in 1991, I'm not sure how many were made but it's safe to assume it's very few.
I loved the melodic stuff you have. Like Satriani kind of thing. Not jamming but melodic. I guess its the point of play. To convey emotion. You are great! I love your persistence
Rick is sick! Mesmerising guitar technique combined with great melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics and also with ultimate feel. Truly inspiring stuff! Have a great day 🎸🔥🤘
Whenever I hear or see Rick playing I think to myself this has to be the most precise technique in the guitar world. The cascading runs, excellent phrasing and melody, signature harmonic squeals and muted legato and I come to the realisation, I SUCK😂 Thanks for giving the guitar players out there something to strive for. Cheers mate.
So many players that have your technical ability have ZERO feel and trash vibrato, no ability to play a bit bluesy at all. Your phrasing, feel, and intervallic approach is flawless and your vibrato is very intense. Your determination is inspiring.
Rick went from terrible begginer to mildly acceptable intermediate in just 10 years , just kidding you are insane , i've been watching ever since man you are amazing.
Seeing how good you play motivates me and depresses me at the same time, I feel like I'm stuck and can't improve my skill or speed despite all the time and efforts.
Just wondering how many picks have you used in 10 years? Ahahah..I've been following you since your video cover of 'Time' by Joe Satriani..which was 9 years ago..does this make me some kind of a veteran? Ahahah..
Rick, It is great to hear and see again some of the videos you have made over the last 10 years or more. You set a high bar for yourself and I am thankful for you sharing your music. I speak for many who respect you for being who you are. And you should be proud to know how awesome your videos are. I clearly see that you are still growing and reaching for new heights. Thank you and never stop growing as a musician and world class guitar player.
I did not get it. From the start of those "10 years" it seem already the step which most of mortals can not reach... I guess I'm just not competent to judge the actual progress you did within this period. I'm practicing over 20 years now, and no anywhere near to where you were 10 years ago. Ofc I'm not hard learner, not so dedicated & much more casual. But still there is a thing called talent, and it is not something people can ignore.
Great stuff! Do you use your fingers in combination with the pick on the high runs? Do you have a video with this kind of exercise? I just can't finger how to be able to do this and keep a fluid motion without screwing the legatos.
You forgot a 0
It would definitely seem that he's been playing 100 years, lol
He meant "10 years 24 hours/day"
I think he forgot two..
True. 😅
Boy, I wish that I was that good when I started playing. YAH bless!!!
You don't know me, Rick, but you are such an inspiration to me and countless others. Thank you for all you do, my guy!
Cleanest guitarist out there I swear!
But still no Wonderwall keep practicing Rick think you'll get there eventually. Hope my encouragement helps you maestro.
Someday is gonna be the day, that the day is gonna be the day
Don't know if you'll see this Rick, you taught my younger brother guitar for a short while about a decade ago. He bounced off of it and I think you stopped teaching around that time, but I ended up picking it up as a little hobby as the guitar was just there, and took it seriously a few years later. I doubt I would have ever started otherwise. I even remember looking up who you were and just being blown away, just dreaming of being that good, but it's been awesome watching all of your videos over the years and just being driven to keep playing myself.
Learning guitar changed my life completely, and it's indirectly because of you, so can't thank you enough for that man. Sorry if that's a bit corny, but I genuinely mean it.
Big fan regardless of that, everything you put out is solid gold.
That's so awesome to hear. Thanks a lot man!
Imagine being taught by Rick.
You'd be walking outta your first lesson as a guitar fucking legend.
Keep on playing dude. It’s not a race. Just try to build everything else off of what you’ve learned.
U mean: 10 lifes of guitar progress!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I've been following you for years and to me, you truly defy the laws of physics with the guitar. No one plays quite like you, or makes shred look so effortless and elegant. Always a pleasure to hear your next riff, Rick.
man am i proud to know that rick grahams out there. Hes one of my biggest heros and now I can show people why in one video. Thanks for everything rick mate
Rick Beato should interviewed you
He already did
@@kriyaban100 oya, when? I want to see it
Michael Angelo is always bragging about how fast he is but i think this guy wipes the floor with him! Much cleaner!!! You can really hear the note separation!😱
Rick you are my guitar guru! Cheers & God bless. Hope you are doing extremely well!! 🎸❤️
The last clip, "Killer shred technique" is LEGEND
There are two kinds of people: those who envy you and those who love you.
Rick, thanks for being here. We love you.
One of the most skilled guitarists alive!
I've been following your journey for a long time now and it's so amazing to see how much you've developed over the years. Everything you play looks so easy and so effortless. I hear 1000 notes but you barely move your hands and fingers. Evertthing's so clean as well. I always come back to your guest solo with Andy James. One of the craziest solos out there. I love how wide your style is as well. You've made some very beautiful acoustic tunes and I love your phrasing and tone. A remarkable guitarist and person. Thank you Rick for your inspiration! ❤
These are incredible and remind me of all the gems you have. Thanks!
I hope you're feeling better and kicking ass, Rick. Thoughts are with you.
That is just outrageous. I do know how good you are, but somehow it keeps surprising me every time. I love it!
People say Matteo Mancuso is the latest best, Guthrie is another fave! But no one does what you can do! At least you inspire an old wanker me. Cheers Maestro!
i cant believe its been 10 years god damn
Rick your always so brilliant and I just love your picking attack is spot on you can hear every awesome note that you play lastly thank you for your time with your wonderful guitar lessons
Rick much love and respect to you Maestro, you are the G O A T
I don't think I have seen any better than you, Rick.
You should see my ten yrs progress playing 30min per week...💀💀💀
Congratulations, your technique is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Progress? That’s the highest level of shredding the entire time.
Virtuoso!!!
Sir can you please upload a lesson of your flashy legato i have been trying for years but couldnt crack it. i beg you please make one
That version of "You are my Sunshine" is so beautiful.
Rick, give me a song to master and I’ll post it on my TH-cam shorts.
Rick, i havent played for last 8 months.. you are trully insiration to get me back to guitar by uploading this vid. the most i can watch is me failing at guitar. you ARE THE LEGEND !!!!
I understand, I haven't practiced properly for the past 3 years due to health reasons. Feels so good to finally be playing again. All the best mate!
Rick Graham ... My #1 internet guitarist. Thank you for all the incredible music and endless inspiration. Bucket list goal to see you play live sometime. Your techniques, tone, endless melodic ideas and your competitions ... top shelf along side of Holdsworth, Johnson, Becker, Bach and Paganini. Cheers Mate 🎵
The solo starting at 9:35 is my alltime favourite, because it has the most variety, pause, restraint AND just the right amount of shred explosion as well...
I’m glad this Power Stud is still going well
How's he doing? LOL If I hadn't been following RG since back in the dial up days where he was Inspecting The Starlight, I'd say this was made by AI haha
Pfft… from the top 0.1% to the top 0.01% try harder man
I love going back and watching your older videos. I think your RG560 was my favorite guitar you've owned. Although of course I really love your signature Charvel! Your RG560 was actually a very rare one too, it was the Guitar Center 27th Anniversary model. Only made in 1991, I'm not sure how many were made but it's safe to assume it's very few.
Thanks man! Yeah, was lucky to find it. Still have it and will keep it for as long as I'm alive
That 560 is sweet
I loved the melodic stuff you have. Like Satriani kind of thing. Not jamming but melodic. I guess its the point of play. To convey emotion. You are great! I love your persistence
Absolutely incredible player!
You're not bad either
Sos impresionante Rick! La mejor fuente de conocimiento!
Next level technique, and you make it look effortless, too!
If you need lessons, give me a shout xD
You had a natural skill before
This looks awesome even on mute!
Absolutely fantastic, Michael Romeo level of playing
Prasing superb, legato superb, all of it ..superb.
When you play so well, you’ll leave a legacy.
Perfection needs no change - Fractal :D
So great so fluid, great inspiration 🎸cheers from Chile
Rick is sick! Mesmerising guitar technique combined with great melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics and also with ultimate feel. Truly inspiring stuff! Have a great day 🎸🔥🤘
pretty sure this is AI
Monster with just everything what guitarist want ..
Whenever I hear or see Rick playing I think to myself this has to be the most precise technique in the guitar world.
The cascading runs, excellent phrasing and melody, signature harmonic squeals and muted legato and I come to the realisation, I SUCK😂
Thanks for giving the guitar players out there something to strive for. Cheers mate.
I can't give you guitar ~ But I can share, Jesus, with my gifted brother. You're loved, man
it's dudes like Rick that make it look like ANYONE can pickup the guitar and just do that
⭐ True Legends Stays in History ⭐
0 song
I'm waiting for Nuno's tribute to you in the comments. 😬
So many players that have your technical ability have ZERO feel and trash vibrato, no ability to play a bit bluesy at all. Your phrasing, feel, and intervallic approach is flawless and your vibrato is very intense. Your determination is inspiring.
That deamau5 bit was excellent along with the rest, you rock Rick! 🤘
Not to be too weird about it but, I fucking love you.
2:42 Rick shredding to Deadmau5 is craaaaaaazyyy 🔥
Rick went from terrible begginer to mildly acceptable intermediate in just 10 years , just kidding you are insane , i've been watching ever since man you are amazing.
DOUBLE fists of triumph. Yas!
just amazing!!
🪬🤘🏽
Don’t ever get into the guitar modeler rabbit hole 😂! You’re perfect with an old AXE FX!
Every time I watch a Rick Graham video I am immediately 10x better at guitar. Then I pick up the guitar and I'm terrible again.
Greetings from the PetrucciForums. Glad to see you still shredding.
You sound amazing on all these clips. You're the kind of player that guys like Petrucci look up to. Keep up the great work!
I like the speed @3:26. It's so easy for the mind to digest and enjoy.
Similar to how 24 frames per second in video is easy for the mind to digest.
Seeing how good you play motivates me and depresses me at the same time, I feel like I'm stuck and can't improve my skill or speed despite all the time and efforts.
Live long and prosper, master
I always love your Lead Tone sir, what are you using sir? And the EQs ... thank you in advance
OMG RICK IS BACK!!!!! I HOPE YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!! I KNOW! I AM!!!!!❤❤😂
Just wondering how many picks have you used in 10 years? Ahahah..I've been following you since your video cover of 'Time' by Joe Satriani..which was 9 years ago..does this make me some kind of a veteran? Ahahah..
Saludos desde Argentina!!!
What's tasteful and effective, you can find here! a hug Rick, here from Brazil!
Rick, It is great to hear and see again some of the videos you have made over the last 10 years or more. You set a high bar for yourself and I am thankful for you sharing your music. I speak for many who respect you for being who you are. And you should be proud to know how awesome your videos are. I clearly see that you are still growing and reaching for new heights. Thank you and never stop growing as a musician and world class guitar player.
Rick your playing is amazing and inspiring , thank you 🙏
After ten years I still struggling with F chord
I did not get it. From the start of those "10 years" it seem already the step which most of mortals can not reach... I guess I'm just not competent to judge the actual progress you did within this period. I'm practicing over 20 years now, and no anywhere near to where you were 10 years ago. Ofc I'm not hard learner, not so dedicated & much more casual. But still there is a thing called talent, and it is not something people can ignore.
I've been playing for 10 years and I still dont know where tf to begin practicing to get hybrid picking like that !!
Great stuff! Do you use your fingers in combination with the pick on the high runs? Do you have a video with this kind of exercise? I just can't finger how to be able to do this and keep a fluid motion without screwing the legatos.
Rick; you are absolutely inspiration.
My initial reaction: Holy shit his picking is efficient.
10 years later: Okay now it looks like he's not even picking. 😂
que monstruo eres rick, salud !!!
I have 13 years playing the guitar and i feel i really need to practice more....
Rick, you forgot to add "Self Taught" at the end of the title, like the others do to get more views 😉
Adidas deserves a special like from Russia) Good luck music man, you are really very cool, not only fast but also very musical
" IM GONNA GO GET THE PAPERS GET THE PAPERS" (Fixes tie 👔)
Just insane rick.
Hurts how good you are.
the precision of guthrie. very impressive.
Breaking the internet with all this awesomeness again 😎
Fuck yeah! That practice paid off as music to my ears!!
At 19:38 is the one I watch the most. That’s what really got me amazed!!
The Big Rick Graham
smokin
6:37 phrasing is nicely done Rick.
Rick, you are an inspiration and a gift. Keep shredding, my dude!