Dear God...I read the first sentence of your statement and was going to say "yeah, and his guitaring is good, too!", but you beat me to it before you even finished your post.
@@gibsonflyingv2820 :D I look at Guthrie as the guy who could play literally ANYTHING you would throw at him. Is he the best songwriter? Nah, not really. My favorite is Joe Satriani because he got that rare mix of extremely high technical ability to play the guitar and he's been and still is fantastic at writing melodies and songs.
@@antonbarkland2194 idk about extremly high technical ability, song writing for sure. Petrucci, Guthrie, Vai are all more technical. Joe Satriani is still a fave tho.
Of course, we all love Guthrie. Please Guitarist Magazine - hire this guy - throw money at him. Lock him in as a regular video contributor. He is a great player, but an even greater teacher. He WILL increase your viewer/readership!
+Steve Martin Chaps, your wish is already granted - Guthrie is writing on technique for the next four issue of Guitarist which you can get here, with full tab for Mr Govan's excellent tutorials: bit.ly/1XANZyT
I have been following Guthrie since the early 2000's and have watched him grow as a teacher and guitarist; even then I knew that Guthrie was the best in the world, even though many guitarists would disagree. Guthrie can not only play and sound like himself, but he has the unique ability to sound like anyone, Satch, Vai, Yngwie, Steve Lukather, Pat Martino, Derek Trucks, Robben Ford...you name it. A very rare and beautiful gift. The man can read, transcribe the hardest music on the planet, and put it into laymen's terms so that the rest of us can grow as guitarists. He is well spoken, articulate, humble, and always willing to teach and share what he knows with the world. He is the all around best player on the planet and if I had a vote he would get it. Thank you Guthrie for all of your work, and for your sincerity. Adam
+Daniel Verberne I've noticed that most virtuoso musicians, like Guthrie, all speak their mother tongues, drawing from a very rich well of vocabulary. People like Guthrie, Brian May, Paul Gilbert, Bireli Lagrene (FR), Christophe Godin (FR), Peta Lukács (HU) are all like this.
2:55 "the correct pitch, according to music theory of the west" That's an incredible GEM we got here. His knowledge is so deep and he mastered it, since he's able to include these incredibly useful informations now and then during his lessons. I just love this man
Guthrie Govan has such a fantastic reputation that some people might pre-hate him out of jealousy. But there's nothing you can dislike about this guy. He's funny, he's smart, he's down to earth, he's an amazing player, he's likeable, and he can explain things at any level from beginner to pro. What a brilliant video. As of right now, 329 thumbs up and NO thumbs down. I'm sure eventually some jackass will click thumbs down, but 329 and 0 is remarkable.
+MKRocker94 Forgivable though, he's a Brit, it's normal there to not have orthodontically repaired perfect teeth we're way to hooked on in the States...
to me this is much more interesting than those "20 complex-hybrid picking-fusion-shred-legato licks" lesson videos I've found on many popular youtube shredder channels these days. Guthrie is one of the few modern super-technical guitar virtuosos who are still carrying the blues flag (along with Alex Hutchings, Richie Kotzen) equally proudly
+Vincent Tuckwood Agreed - but when i say modern, i mean guys who were born post 70's or 80's like Guthrie and Alex, but Paul seriously could throw down on some tasty blues too
+Stan Smith Yup. To be honest I lost interest in notes-per-second, how-many-scales-can-I-rip players a long time ago (I was never that into it anyway) so I couldn't really comment on more recent players. I do think there's a cutover from technique to taste that happens for most players - one of the things I like so much about Guthrie is his taste (it's in note-choice, phrasing, and as much about what he leaves out) - I never tire of Erotic Cakes, even though its some of the most virtuoso playing recorded.
+Stan Smith another guy to add to that list is Carl Verheyen. The guy is very versatile and covers country to blues to rock and fusion.(of course he's been playing for over 40 years)
He is such an articulate gentleman. It is tips like these that can help a (very) low intermediate level guitarist like myself to sound reasonably good.
I feel like Guthrie Govan is probably the most kind, genuine person walking the face of the earth today. In every interview, lesson, etc. I've seen him, he makes you feel like he's your buddy, and he just knows you can achieve what you want. All he wants to do is help. I hope those around around him and are as kind to him as he is to them. Oh, and great guitar player, too!
Damn this guy is an amazing teacher. He and Paul Gilbert just want other people to do/feel what they get from the guitar. The sharing indeed, does mean caring:)
Just realised, just by watching this video I feel I've become a better player, what a gift Guthrie has, not just to be an amazing guitar player but he realizes we all share a dream to be able to express ourselves as best we can and he flawlessly and effectively communicates and demonstrates how we can do that. Wow!!
This is gold. I'm really happy for the people (young and old) who will be wise enough to take Mr. Govan's advice to heart, capable enough to put in the work, and as a result level up their musical mojo. I'm no longer physically able to do so, so if you are bothering to read this comment and if you have aspirations to be a better guitarist - PLEASE, go do it, and share your creations with the world!
@@anthonydavella8350 Yeah, getting pretty old and have some nerve and muscle damage, so my right hand is spastic and my left got slow. It's all good, I've had 40 years of playing a lot of fun stuff. Love watching the next generation... Example, have you seen YO YO play Steve Vai? She was 10 when she recorded it. Pretty amazing. th-cam.com/video/gPtDTRxw_94/w-d-xo.html
“ I am a Viking !!!!” You are the GOAT Guthrie but a wonderful, warm teacher who conveys not only your deep love and own knowledge , but your total dedication to the sound - the only thing that matters - my god you are a genius- thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Than you, Guthrie! I haven't run into anyone else who can articulate so well honesty & humbleness in the same realm when speaking and teaching. "And now a song called E minor", "Tactile memory...how much it hurts", "No one is gonna give you a medal for using your first finger on its own".
A much tamer video than I'm used to from Guthrie, but I get the point and he's such a good teacher. However I spent much of the video drooling over just how good the fretwork on his custom Charvel is, truly I am a geek! :-)
Gary Moseley Hi Gary - it's a five-part monthly series so Guthrie starts with some essential principles and works on from there...Full tab in the next five issues of Guitarist magazine
I get much value out of Guthrie Govan's lessons. So clear in communicating theory and demonstrating technique. Thanks for bringing the eloquent Mr. Govan to us on more issues.
Amazing lesson from an incredible musician. Thank you Guthrie and Guitarist, looking forward to the next 4 instalments. Until then, I'm off to taunt some piano players!
Min 3rd, 7, 4. all good to do that 1/4 step bend and sometimes blues players DO release it back (mostly on min 3rd or if they are doing a full bend). Guthrie has fingertips of concrete. He could prob bend the little E off the top of the fretboard.
@Joseph Jordan Hahahaha....yes...it is very funny that some very technical/classical orientated players think that they have a clue about the blues. To start with the internet is a very bad place to develop your playing. It creates sterile, soulless clones. Anyway, to keep this short there have been some players playing with hand made guitars, out of oil cans, etc that not only can wipe the floor with people like him but also stick his theory.
Man I'll be dead before I find someone as humble and wise as Guthrie in the music world. He's got so much knowledge and he explains it so well and he's not acting snooty at all, a lot of people when they realise they are gifted and work hard become arrogant because they know that theyere better than others. This man is truly a music legend in my eyes, and he's a funny dude as well. Learn something every time I watch the man.
Damn...should have seen this 2 years ago. Everytime I watch one of your tutorials, I learn something in a new way. I've been playing 35 years and it's a great feeling to learn something that is actually useful to the advanced guitarist. Thanks Guthrie!
In an age when so many aspire to eccentricity its delightful to find the natural and genuine article here. Guthrie,. You are a brilliant player and a fantastic character. This was a truly great lesson. I wish you were my teacher. Thank you, I'd just argue that they're all real notes though and I'd be wary of how you interpret "hurting" for people with hand issues and also to avoid future problems. Take it easy building up the strength, kiddies.
@@Sandarpan it's an oversimplified and repetitive scale? Despite a players creativity, you'll be bound to sound the same eventually. I enjoy the melodic minor best.
Thiago Souza How is melodic minor more versatile than pentatonic, which is used in every style of music? The player’s individual style is what makes any piece of music unique.
I think Guthrie has as good communication skills as obviously he has as an outstanding performer. I love the way he explains this in a plain and simple way but absolutely clear and understanding. Some others get lost in boring concept and weird terminology. Thank U.
Guthrie Govan is one of the best guitar players out there, but what an amazing teacher. I love the way he explains everything; very clear and to the point. I recommend his videos to my students not only of guitar but of music theory. The man is brilliant. One thing though: microtonal notes are real notes and they do exist :)
You Sir, Have just moved into my top 10 players list!! I got so much more than a String Bending Masterclass.... I got a classic lesson in tone, another lesson in technique, one simple lesson in being humble with good mannerisms and the best little loop! TOPS! Thanks man B)
ive been into this guy for years, and just now im realizing he is a very good teacher and his explanations are sharp and precise you dont have to read into it much he means "whats he says"
I've watched a lot of guitar tutorial videos on YT, and by far Guthrie is the best teacher...not only because of his superior guitar skills but also his pleasant demeanor:)
"music theory *of the west*" very well said! music from the east has other structures, what they hear in tune we hear out of tune... just listen to a sitar... well said man
Like most people of the 'west' you completely missed the traditions of the middle east, north africa (where these blues scales originated) and central asia (with heavy microtones). İn indian classical (again i'm not an expert) but they use a lot of gliss based techniques but they mostly land onclean intervals (i.e. non microtonal) whereas in makam based traditions microtones are acceptable notes to land on and even be root notes
That was the best instructional video I've seen since Paul Gilbert's Intense Rock 2. Guthrie... you're amazing man! I wish you'd release a second solo album man! You're a treasure to the guitar community! Premier Guitar September 2019! Rock on Man!
hehehe taunt the piano players of the world. NAH NAH NAH NAH NAAAAAAh! hahaha No note bending for them! True, tho, bending the strings adds tons to its expressiveness. Sitars were doing it long before guitars and some other old instruments.
@@SuperXtoon he likes to play theme songs and stuff like that. That's sometimes his way of insulting, too. :) Take his Sweet Child Of Mine intro, for example. But it's that British kind of insult where it's funny so people don't care.
I have found that basically each half step you bend is the difference of 1 string. A half step bend on the B string you bend up to the G string. A full step bend you bend up to around the D string. Bending a step and a half you bend up to the A string. Bending from the A string a half step is down to the D string a whole step bend down to the G string and a step and a half bend down to the B string. This is roughly the case to help you start to find how far you need to bend until you get the feel for it! Hope this helps, it's just something I naturally noticed/discovered during my playing!
@@freecitizen2760 I do not disagree but it is a good beginner tool until you can match your hand's motion and ear synchronize. Just like making a 7 fret, or longer, slide without looking. Your ear perceives as the proper tone is approaching.... At least that is part of my own experience. Like on an octave slide, even after 35 years playing, with earplugs I am frequently off by a fret either way. Those things, and more, all add up to my 'feel' that I did not posess as a beginner!
@@freecitizen2760 If you would check it out you will see is roughly correct. When you look for a city on a map first you find the state(rough bending) then the city (when you figure out by ear). Kind of like Whole Lotta Love. It is not just 7 e 5 a 7e 5a (with each 5 on the a you play an open d). If you watch the video 4 classic riffs you are playing wrong (sweetwater with Nick Bowcott). Jimmy Page demonstratedd to Nick's friend that he pushes the 5th fret a slightly up giving that chorusy effect. But if you bend more than a quarter tone it sounds really weird. Another reason to develope your ear. Thank you for your response and again I agree with you!
Axe Slinger : Here’s what I’ve noticed that concerns me (but only slightly) ;). Modern-day guitarists who have grown up with electronic tuners seem to be at a disadvantage. When I started maybe, maybe, I’d have a tuning fork that would give me A 440. We tuned our guitars by ear using 5th/4th fret equals the next string open. Later, some of us could also tune with the harmonic at the 12th fret equaling the next string’s harmonic at the 7th fret. Tuning like that developed your ear. A lot of new players couldn’t do that if they tried; they haven’t developed the ear for it. The Gibson Robot guitars with the built-in tuner is a good example of the dumbing down of some players. I’ve taught people who can’t bend strings in pitch and have no idea why. People should get an ear/training app and use it until they can score 100% consistently. Short-cuts, tricks, and aids just make for weak musicians. What can I say? I’m old school.
@@freecitizen2760 Of this I have no doubt. But this isn't a trick or a hack just a guidline to get people comfortable and to fine tune it with their ears. I am old school too (35 years playing as of the end of this month) but just like when you are first learning to drive you often oversteer, overbrake, or overcorrect. The novement is wild and jumpy until you get the feel for how much action causes a reaction in whatever you do be it driving or music. I even developed a way to tune the 2nd and 3rd string harmonic that worked for me. 5th fret harmonic on the b is the 9th fret harmonic on the g. Until you can feel the oscillation in the wood, or hear it perfectly by ear it works. I generally tune by octaves now due to the issues with just intonation with the instrument.... Plus the 9th fret harmonic can be tough for some to get to ring out as it is more like an 8.9 harmonic rather than 9. Everyone should find what works best for them!
Guthrie is intimidating and mind-bogglingly modest. Simultaneously a lovely lovely guy and a genius who can peer into your soul and know that you're shit at guitar LOL.
I have seen a lot of fantastic and technically perfect guitar lessons, but Guthrie is telling and showing whats happening between the notes in way that is very enlightening. This is the difference between a guy who can play his instrument and a good musician.
I notice that he's more of a conceptual instructor as opposed to explaining how he is mechanically achieving a bend. Nothing on thumb placement, the rotation of the forearm, etc.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to give the guitar hackers in the world a heads up and expanded knowledge. I've been playing a long time and have not been a very innovative player. I always enjoy someone with remarkable talent helping the not so talented improve their lot, If you come to the USA I would love to come hear you play.
I come back to this year after year and I'm always just mind blown on his teaching ability. Even if a technique is far above my playing ability I still manage to get something out of what he says. He manages to teach theory(?) in an understandable way. Compared to some of the other virtuosos that teach and you have no idea what is going on, Guthrie is the man.
Gotta say, man. Guthrie has Flawless phrasing, immaculate tone and a sophisticated vibrato. Then he starts playing the guitar...
Dear God...I read the first sentence of your statement and was going to say "yeah, and his guitaring is good, too!", but you beat me to it before you even finished your post.
Oh snap son!!!
Flawless phrasing yeah, except he can't write a memorable solo to save his life.
@@gibsonflyingv2820 :D I look at Guthrie as the guy who could play literally ANYTHING you would throw at him. Is he the best songwriter? Nah, not really. My favorite is Joe Satriani because he got that rare mix of extremely high technical ability to play the guitar and he's been and still is fantastic at writing melodies and songs.
@@antonbarkland2194 idk about extremly high technical ability, song writing for sure. Petrucci, Guthrie, Vai are all more technical. Joe Satriani is still a fave tho.
"Clearly, I don't have the blues." Classic Guthrie
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At least he's aware of it
Of course, we all love Guthrie. Please Guitarist Magazine - hire this guy - throw money at him. Lock him in as a regular video contributor. He is a great player, but an even greater teacher. He WILL increase your viewer/readership!
+Steve Martin y that would be awesome...
+Steve Martin y that would be awesome...
+Steve Martin Chaps, your wish is already granted - Guthrie is writing on technique for the next four issue of Guitarist which you can get here, with full tab for Mr Govan's excellent tutorials: bit.ly/1XANZyT
+Guitarist nice!
I have been a USA subscriber for some time. I love the mag. Honestly, I think it is the best guitar centric magazine published in the world.
I have been following Guthrie since the early 2000's and have watched him grow as a teacher and guitarist; even then I knew that Guthrie was the best in the world, even though many guitarists would disagree.
Guthrie can not only play and sound like himself, but he has the unique ability to sound like anyone, Satch, Vai, Yngwie, Steve Lukather, Pat Martino, Derek Trucks, Robben Ford...you name it.
A very rare and beautiful gift. The man can read, transcribe the hardest music on the planet, and put it into laymen's terms so that the rest of us can grow as guitarists.
He is well spoken, articulate, humble, and always willing to teach and share what he knows with the world.
He is the all around best player on the planet and if I had a vote he would get it.
Thank you Guthrie for all of your work, and for your sincerity.
Adam
Exactly. It’s almost objective that he’s the best.
Where Paco de Lucia
Emulating others is one thing, having your own style is another.
I agree Guthrie is a god, but it’s music, not sport. There IS NO “WORLD CHAMPION”
he ain’t close to Hendrix
nor Beck
Vote 1 - Guthrie Govan for Greatest Speaker of the English Language
+Daniel Verberne he turned down the chance to go to Oxford University to "do guitar" so that might explain why he's so well spoken.
+BlackHole-Hurricane he actually went for a year apparently. dropped out for music like a boss.
+Daniel Verberne I've noticed that most virtuoso musicians, like Guthrie, all speak their mother tongues, drawing from a very rich well of vocabulary.
People like Guthrie, Brian May, Paul Gilbert, Bireli Lagrene (FR), Christophe Godin (FR), Peta Lukács (HU) are all like this.
better than Simon Callow or Patrick Stewart?
Right there with Jimmy Page. Maybe Richard Ayoade and Ricky Gervais too.. but i'm not sure.
This is like ASMR for guitarists. Very soothing.
SolamenteVees haha ikr!
Wow. I totally agree...
Asmr existed 3 years ago?
@@mertasenov4633 'bout 10 years now it's officially been called that. Before that they were just called 'whisperers'
Not sure what ASMR is but i reckon it's a load of wanky bollocks...
I could listen to this guy talking and playing for hours and hours.... Guthrie Govan = Guitar God
2:55 "the correct pitch, according to music theory of the west" That's an incredible GEM we got here. His knowledge is so deep and he mastered it, since he's able to include these incredibly useful informations now and then during his lessons. I just love this man
guthrie should host a radio show, his voice is so addictive
+fazeel ashraf Agreed
i approve it!
+fazeel ashraf Welcome to the Wonderful Slippery Radio Show.. Sorry, I went for it hahaha
Donald Record that would be awesome
Yeah I agree. He really has a way of speaking. He never misses a beat, never says anything unnecessary and is always concise.
Possibly the best popular music guitarist on the planet, fantastic teacher, and articulate and charismatic speaker.
This guy, in addition to also being an absolute god on the guitar, is almost frighteningly charismatic.
Yup
The confidence of someone who knows exactly what he is talking about
Guthrie is just so... lovable!
That tone of voice, the hairs, those funny teeth, such a character!
He's utterly amazing. It's such a joy to watch him play. Definitely a character
astarothgr bro his tooth is in the middle of his mouth like how
@@vacuous1676 Come on he is an alien bro..
Guthrie Govan has such a fantastic reputation that some people might pre-hate him out of jealousy. But there's nothing you can dislike about this guy. He's funny, he's smart, he's down to earth, he's an amazing player, he's likeable, and he can explain things at any level from beginner to pro. What a brilliant video. As of right now, 329 thumbs up and NO thumbs down. I'm sure eventually some jackass will click thumbs down, but 329 and 0 is remarkable.
+budgetguitarist.com 810-0... I've never seen another yt vid come remotely close to that, and if anyone is worthy of it, it's Mr. Govan.
+budgetguitarist.com I agree with everything you say, but posting it is like click bait to the thumbs down button...but still well said :)
+budgetguitarist.com The only thing I hate about him is his goddamn teeth
+MKRocker94 Forgivable though, he's a Brit, it's normal there to not have orthodontically repaired perfect teeth we're way to hooked on in the States...
*****
Well, except for possible dental ailments
"Use your string bending prowess to taunt the piano player; for try as they might they can't do it"
*several synth players are typing*
Michael Segura : Am I the only guitarist who owns a synth and understands this?
Rofl
You can do it, but it doesn't feel as good.
@@Art-zs6sl bending on a synth is fun as hell man
@@raulperez2308 It is.. Point?
to me this is much more interesting than those "20 complex-hybrid picking-fusion-shred-legato licks" lesson videos I've found on many popular youtube shredder channels these days.
Guthrie is one of the few modern super-technical guitar virtuosos who are still carrying the blues flag (along with Alex Hutchings, Richie Kotzen) equally proudly
Stan Smith Paul Gilbert is flying that flag too - more so as the years go by - check some of his more recent video lessons.
+Vincent Tuckwood Agreed - but when i say modern, i mean guys who were born post 70's or 80's like Guthrie and Alex, but Paul seriously could throw down on some tasty blues too
+Stan Smith Yup. To be honest I lost interest in notes-per-second, how-many-scales-can-I-rip players a long time ago (I was never that into it anyway) so I couldn't really comment on more recent players. I do think there's a cutover from technique to taste that happens for most players - one of the things I like so much about Guthrie is his taste (it's in note-choice, phrasing, and as much about what he leaves out) - I never tire of Erotic Cakes, even though its some of the most virtuoso playing recorded.
+Stan Smith Ummm guthrie is only 5 years younger than Gilbert and has been playing longer.
+Stan Smith another guy to add to that list is Carl Verheyen. The guy is very versatile and covers country to blues to rock and fusion.(of course he's been playing for over 40 years)
He is such an articulate gentleman. It is tips like these that can help a (very) low intermediate level guitarist like myself to sound reasonably good.
His speaking is as entertaining as his playing.
He is talented, no doubt he could have been a good writer as well.
I feel like Guthrie Govan is probably the most kind, genuine person walking the face of the earth today. In every interview, lesson, etc. I've seen him, he makes you feel like he's your buddy, and he just knows you can achieve what you want. All he wants to do is help. I hope those around around him and are as kind to him as he is to them. Oh, and great guitar player, too!
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This is great but also hilarious when he comments the bends, and the pain, and also the SRV devotees with 13s string set lol
Damn this guy is an amazing teacher. He and Paul Gilbert just want other people to do/feel what they get from the guitar. The sharing indeed, does mean caring:)
This guy really is awesome... Besides being a phenomenal player, he is an outstandingly pleasant teacher... He explains things so clearly!
Just realised, just by watching this video I feel I've become a better player, what a gift Guthrie has, not just to be an amazing guitar player but he realizes we all share a dream to be able to express ourselves as best we can and he flawlessly and effectively communicates and demonstrates how we can do that. Wow!!
what a lovely guy! brilliant.
Guitar meditation . The gentleman , is an excellent teacher . He brings clarity to a very complex subject and brings light . Greatness .
This is gold. I'm really happy for the people (young and old) who will be wise enough to take Mr. Govan's advice to heart, capable enough to put in the work, and as a result level up their musical mojo. I'm no longer physically able to do so, so if you are bothering to read this comment and if you have aspirations to be a better guitarist - PLEASE, go do it, and share your creations with the world!
Sup Jon?
Chillin, trying to play a C chord without making the other strings buzz, not giving up. You?
@@Loathello U said you were unable to play?
@@anthonydavella8350 Yeah, getting pretty old and have some nerve and muscle damage, so my right hand is spastic and my left got slow. It's all good, I've had 40 years of playing a lot of fun stuff. Love watching the next generation... Example, have you seen YO YO play Steve Vai? She was 10 when she recorded it. Pretty amazing. th-cam.com/video/gPtDTRxw_94/w-d-xo.html
The fact he uses pain to remember and categorize the different bends shows how much he really embodies the guitar as a part of his body.
Amazing player and amazing teacher, and funny as always, thanks Guthrie.
headunits i
I love how he's constantly smiling after each statement he makes. Just such a nice, funny, humble and creative person.
I Love the space in between the white and the black keys - "where the bluesy lives" This man is phantastic, He really is!!!
Man I love this guy. Great human and monster of a player. Thanks for sharing you're knowledge Guthrie
I would love to see him jamming with Scott Henderson. These two guys can make pentatonic sound sophisticated.
Chalid Imaduddin exactly... why he doesn't play with him instead of the satrianis and vais is beyond me
“ I am a Viking !!!!” You are the GOAT Guthrie but a wonderful, warm teacher who conveys not only your deep love and own knowledge , but your total dedication to the sound - the only thing that matters - my god you are a genius- thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
"Apologies to the Stevie Ray devotees who have a set of 13's... That one is maybe not achievable." made me laugh hahaha
Username checks out.
@@youtube-person0098 hahaha, but I use them on lower tunings. not on an extremely unreasonably high tuning for the string gauge
Than you, Guthrie! I haven't run into anyone else who can articulate so well honesty & humbleness in the same realm when speaking and teaching. "And now a song called E minor", "Tactile memory...how much it hurts", "No one is gonna give you a medal for using your first finger on its own".
"Clearly I don't have the blues" LOL, what a master!
I've never heard of this guy but 3 minutes and my mind is blown
A much tamer video than I'm used to from Guthrie, but I get the point and he's such a good teacher. However I spent much of the video drooling over just how good the fretwork on his custom Charvel is, truly I am a geek! :-)
Gary Moseley Hi Gary - it's a five-part monthly series so Guthrie starts with some essential principles and works on from there...Full tab in the next five issues of Guitarist magazine
Gary Moseley
The fretwork should be good for three fucking grand
Anything over 1000, things like the finish and frets should be immaculate
I get much value out of Guthrie Govan's lessons. So clear in communicating theory and demonstrating technique. Thanks for bringing the eloquent Mr. Govan to us on more issues.
He looks, sounds and plays like he's from another planet, what a unique guy
Dig it, dig it, dig it. What a beautiful clear and precise parting of knowledge and advice without the ego getting in the way.
I know everybody is concentrating on the left-hand but Guthries' right hand technique is absolutely tremendous.
I love guthrie's little random smiles, he is having soo much fun
Amazing lesson from an incredible musician.
Thank you Guthrie and Guitarist, looking forward to the next 4 instalments.
Until then, I'm off to taunt some piano players!
2:57, love how he says "of the west" in a cheeky way. Eastern music definitely has a lot to teach about bizarre intervals!
Min 3rd, 7, 4. all good to do that 1/4 step bend and sometimes blues players DO release it back (mostly on min 3rd or if they are doing a full bend). Guthrie has fingertips of concrete. He could prob bend the little E off the top of the fretboard.
fuck what he thinks
@Joseph Jordan Hahahaha....yes...it is very funny that some very technical/classical orientated players think that they have a clue about the blues. To start with the internet is a very bad place to develop your playing. It creates sterile, soulless clones. Anyway, to keep this short there have been some players playing with hand made guitars, out of oil cans, etc that not only can wipe the floor with people like him but also stick his theory.
@@BlueTitan7 what?
@@BlueTitan7 So you've never listened to him play or what?
Man I'll be dead before I find someone as humble and wise as Guthrie in the music world. He's got so much knowledge and he explains it so well and he's not acting snooty at all, a lot of people when they realise they are gifted and work hard become arrogant because they know that theyere better than others. This man is truly a music legend in my eyes, and he's a funny dude as well. Learn something every time I watch the man.
Incredible lesson and teacher! Thanks Guthrie and Guitarist!
Thank you, Guthrie! Best bending instruction I've come across. Your insights really add something special and make an impact.
that was so concise. Coming from someone who tends to be overly wordy, that was amazing
Damn...should have seen this 2 years ago. Everytime I watch one of your tutorials, I learn something in a new way. I've been playing 35 years and it's a great feeling to learn something that is actually useful to the advanced guitarist.
Thanks Guthrie!
Guthrie is such a great guy , funny , charismatic and a brilliant guitarist.
In an age when so many aspire to eccentricity its delightful to find the natural and genuine article here. Guthrie,. You are a brilliant player and a fantastic character. This was a truly great lesson. I wish you were my teacher. Thank you, I'd just argue that they're all real notes though and I'd be wary of how you interpret "hurting" for people with hand issues and also to avoid future problems. Take it easy building up the strength, kiddies.
Godthrie Godvan?
When you played the Em backing track the whole concept just fell into place. Brilliant
He even makes a pentatonic sound godlike.
Toby Truman All blues legends do that 😀
What's not godlike about pentatonic?
@@Sandarpan it's an oversimplified and repetitive scale? Despite a players creativity, you'll be bound to sound the same eventually.
I enjoy the melodic minor best.
@@Thiago_Alves_Souza Neo Soul are mostly pentatonic hammer ons
Thiago Souza How is melodic minor more versatile than pentatonic, which is used in every style of music? The player’s individual style is what makes any piece of music unique.
for some reason i cannot get enough of this guy. one of the best players all round, and a fascinating personality to boot
Most British person ever! I love it, he makes everything sound more interesting
Wonderful person, polite, proper and willing to share. Salt of the earth. Rock on....!!!
I love this man ,when he talks his face has so many funny expressions
I really like listening to this guy. I like the way he talks and teaches guitar
What an awesome vid. Very clear and concise. Excellent teaching knack.
This dude always comes across to me as the happiest and most excited poodle I've ever seen, and it's just so wholesome!
It always seems like he's about to smile but he never does.
I think Guthrie has as good communication skills as obviously he has as an outstanding performer. I love the way he explains this in a plain and simple way but absolutely clear and understanding. Some others get lost in boring concept and weird terminology. Thank U.
Genius.....period.
Guthrie Govan is one of the best guitar players out there, but what an amazing teacher. I love the way he explains everything; very clear and to the point. I recommend his videos to my students not only of guitar but of music theory. The man is brilliant.
One thing though: microtonal notes are real notes and they do exist :)
I could watch him explaining everything all day :D
You Sir, Have just moved into my top 10 players list!! I got so much more than a String Bending Masterclass.... I got a classic lesson in tone, another lesson in technique, one simple lesson in being humble with good mannerisms and the best little loop! TOPS! Thanks man B)
Its called the "Blue Note"
He's not just an awesome guitarist but also a great teacher.
Look up his work.... Insane player.
Micro tonality has nothing to do with the blue note.....
@@fastndd it has everything to do with it. The #4/b5 is also called the blue note a lot, but the microtonal bend is really the true blue note.
ive been into this guy for years, and just now im realizing he is a very good teacher and his explanations are sharp and precise you dont have to read into it much he means "whats he says"
"The special place where blueseyness lives." - oh Guthrie, we adore you!
Thank You so Much,Guthrie.I've just incorporated this bend to my blues and pentatonic runs.It really brings life to the usually boring licks I do.
"clearly I don't have the blues" 😂
I've watched a lot of guitar tutorial videos on YT, and by far Guthrie is the best teacher...not only because of his superior guitar skills but also his pleasant demeanor:)
"music theory *of the west*"
very well said!
music from the east has other structures, what they hear in tune we hear out of tune... just listen to a sitar...
well said man
A sitar has to be tuned though and it's sounds amazing so it's in tune to most
Like most people of the 'west' you completely missed the traditions of the middle east, north africa (where these blues scales originated) and central asia (with heavy microtones). İn indian classical (again i'm not an expert) but they use a lot of gliss based techniques but they mostly land onclean intervals (i.e. non microtonal) whereas in makam based traditions microtones are acceptable notes to land on and even be root notes
That was the best instructional video I've seen since Paul Gilbert's Intense Rock 2. Guthrie... you're amazing man! I wish you'd release a second solo album man! You're a treasure to the guitar community! Premier Guitar September 2019! Rock on Man!
hehehe taunt the piano players of the world. NAH NAH NAH NAH NAAAAAAh! hahaha No note bending for them! True, tho, bending the strings adds tons to its expressiveness. Sitars were doing it long before guitars and some other old instruments.
When I read the "Nah Nah Nah Nah Naaah", it reminded me when Guthrie made that sound in a gig while playing Erotic Cakes using the tremolo.
@@SuperXtoon he likes to play theme songs and stuff like that. That's sometimes his way of insulting, too. :) Take his Sweet Child Of Mine intro, for example. But it's that British kind of insult where it's funny so people don't care.
@@TruthSurge dude you're everywhere 😂
They have the pedals tho ways before the guitar. As a songwriter, I had to learn piano with guitar.
There’s a lot of bending that keyboard players can use effectively.
knew he was an amazing player. now i know he's an amazing teacher. he can explain things so simply and completely engages you
Guy is a genius!
I have found that basically each half step you bend is the difference of 1 string. A half step bend on the B string you bend up to the G string. A full step bend you bend up to around the D string. Bending a step and a half you bend up to the A string. Bending from the A string a half step is down to the D string a whole step bend down to the G string and a step and a half bend down to the B string. This is roughly the case to help you start to find how far you need to bend until you get the feel for it! Hope this helps, it's just something I naturally noticed/discovered during my playing!
Axe Slinger : Interesting but it’s better to develop your ear.
@@freecitizen2760 I do not disagree but it is a good beginner tool until you can match your hand's motion and ear synchronize. Just like making a 7 fret, or longer, slide without looking. Your ear perceives as the proper tone is approaching.... At least that is part of my own experience. Like on an octave slide, even after 35 years playing, with earplugs I am frequently off by a fret either way. Those things, and more, all add up to my 'feel' that I did not posess as a beginner!
@@freecitizen2760 If you would check it out you will see is roughly correct. When you look for a city on a map first you find the state(rough bending) then the city (when you figure out by ear). Kind of like Whole Lotta Love. It is not just 7 e 5 a 7e 5a (with each 5 on the a you play an open d). If you watch the video 4 classic riffs you are playing wrong (sweetwater with Nick Bowcott). Jimmy Page demonstratedd to Nick's friend that he pushes the 5th fret a slightly up giving that chorusy effect. But if you bend more than a quarter tone it sounds really weird. Another reason to develope your ear. Thank you for your response and again I agree with you!
Axe Slinger : Here’s what I’ve noticed that concerns me (but only slightly) ;).
Modern-day guitarists who have grown up with electronic tuners seem to be at a disadvantage.
When I started maybe, maybe, I’d have a tuning fork that would give me A 440.
We tuned our guitars by ear using 5th/4th fret equals the next string open. Later, some of us could also tune with the harmonic at the 12th fret equaling the next string’s harmonic at the 7th fret.
Tuning like that developed your ear.
A lot of new players couldn’t do that if they tried; they haven’t developed the ear for it.
The Gibson Robot guitars with the built-in tuner is a good example of the dumbing down of some players.
I’ve taught people who can’t bend strings in pitch and have no idea why.
People should get an ear/training app and use it until they can score 100% consistently.
Short-cuts, tricks, and aids just make for weak musicians.
What can I say?
I’m old school.
@@freecitizen2760 Of this I have no doubt. But this isn't a trick or a hack just a guidline to get people comfortable and to fine tune it with their ears. I am old school too (35 years playing as of the end of this month) but just like when you are first learning to drive you often oversteer, overbrake, or overcorrect. The novement is wild and jumpy until you get the feel for how much action causes a reaction in whatever you do be it driving or music.
I even developed a way to tune the 2nd and 3rd string harmonic that worked for me. 5th fret harmonic on the b is the 9th fret harmonic on the g. Until you can feel the oscillation in the wood, or hear it perfectly by ear it works. I generally tune by octaves now due to the issues with just intonation with the instrument.... Plus the 9th fret harmonic can be tough for some to get to ring out as it is more like an 8.9 harmonic rather than 9. Everyone should find what works best for them!
"so, if i play a song called E minor..." *starts playing Eminor chord*
this guy is the man
I don’t know how I went so long without hearing the wisdom of Guthrie. What a wonderful treasure
Guthrie is intimidating and mind-bogglingly modest. Simultaneously a lovely lovely guy and a genius who can peer into your soul and know that you're shit at guitar LOL.
Guthrie makes sure you respect the thing objectively. The journey is more important than the destination, in a sense. Great teacher.
a lot of Dave Gilmore sounds here. awesome
Dread O A lot of David Gilmour too.
WHAT AN AMAZING TEACHER!!!!! HE REALLY PLAYS OUT OF THIS WORLD, BUT HOW HE UNDERSTAND THE GUITAR IS JUST INCREDIBLE
He looks like my pot dealer :D
No he doesn't
So you guys share the same pot dealer?
He looks like Ginger Baker's love child
Bad Alibi yes, now that's pretty accurate
That's interesting. What exactly does a criminal look like?
Guthrie has such a dry humor and plays so well. Cheers!
Gandalf the Blue(s) ;)
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I have seen a lot of fantastic and technically perfect guitar lessons, but Guthrie is telling and showing whats happening between the notes in way that is very enlightening.
This is the difference between a guy who can play his instrument and a good musician.
*Nobel Prize of the English Language*
A humble genius and shy madman. A pleasure to hear, to watch and to learn from.
I notice that he's more of a conceptual instructor as opposed to explaining how he is mechanically achieving a bend. Nothing on thumb placement, the rotation of the forearm, etc.
Well everyone plays differently. He even says no one’s gonna give you a medal for doing it a certain way. All that matters is that it sounds good.
A very rare person. A genuine master of his instrument who is also an excellent teacher. Rare indeed.
Listening to him talk about guitars is like listening to Rodney Mullen talk about skateboarding
I would like to thank you for taking the time to give the guitar hackers in the world a heads up and expanded knowledge. I've been playing a long time and have not been a very innovative player. I always enjoy someone with remarkable talent helping the not so talented improve their lot, If you come to the USA I would love to come hear you play.
a song called E minor eheh
I come back to this year after year and I'm always just mind blown on his teaching ability. Even if a technique is far above my playing ability I still manage to get something out of what he says. He manages to teach theory(?) in an understandable way. Compared to some of the other virtuosos that teach and you have no idea what is going on, Guthrie is the man.
Pulls out the old acoustic.
Went from an instructional video to an ecstatic experience. Five stars.