Blues Genealogy: "Key to the Highway" - Blues Guitar Lessons - David Hamburger

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  • @GargesFriend
    @GargesFriend 10 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    For those whose tastes shamelessly range from Big Bill Broonzy to Kenny Burrell, this man is one of the most intelligent, cultivated, well-mannered and effective guitar teachers ever. Thank you, maestro Hamburger, your lessons are always insightful and helpful.

    • @dugknndy
      @dugknndy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes,very real and calm, wish he did more!

    • @violayla
      @violayla 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I know this thread is old, but I must say you couldnt have expressed it better.

  • @Beatles22546
    @Beatles22546 11 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Love these people who complain about too much talking. Free, GREAT lesson, and they just take, take, take.

    • @patrickclark3337
      @patrickclark3337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because there are plenty of "free" lessons where the video starts with the song being played and then taught with the talking at a minimum. If you post a lesson and 5 minutes into the video there's no lesson only talking, that's not a lesson. It doesn't take a genius to see that. If I wanted to see someone talk about a specific song instead of wanting to learn it, I would seek out that type of video. Use your head bro.

    • @GiandomenicoDeMola
      @GiandomenicoDeMola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@patrickclark3337 talking about the history and the various aspects of a song is a consistent part of the teaching. Do you have a head, "bro"?

    • @desertdean9177
      @desertdean9177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The selfish talentless fools complain about talking because they don't really care about the music. Furthermore, they just want to be able to play a song instantly. They will never get it with any emotional soul.

    • @Magnum_Opus_Music
      @Magnum_Opus_Music 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GiandomenicoDeMola 💯

  • @keroine9
    @keroine9 12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish all online guitar lessons were done in the format you've done this. I really appreciated the context and background at the start, and the clarity of the demonstrations. Thanks dude.

  • @inkjob12
    @inkjob12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of my favorite country blues songs...I first heard it from an old blues guy who I got to know fairly well....Brownie McGee. I saw Brownie and Sonny Terry play MANY times and this song was a staple in there show. One of my favorite lifes possessions is a pic of me and Brownie....I truly do miss him....not only a great blues man...but a nice guy. RIP Brownie

  • @haroldsteinblatt2567
    @haroldsteinblatt2567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I appreciate the care and thoughtfulness you put into this lesson. Just excellent.

  • @blues61
    @blues61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic lesson that explains all those Big Bill idiosyncrasies that I've been trying to decipher from recordings. Thanks David. It's been a long, long time since I attended your slide guitar workshop at the Fast Folk club in NYC. You were, and still are, a stellar teacher.

  • @daveknow
    @daveknow 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an awesome series. I love both the history and the music of this great American tradition.

  • @HalMuir
    @HalMuir 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    David Hamburger, what a great condensation of so many awesome techniques that are in this wonderful old tune. Your break down of Big Bill Broonzy, Eric Clapton and Robert Johnson history is amazing. Thank you for this!

  • @paolosnasser1383
    @paolosnasser1383 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was a great lesson. I appreciate David taking the extra time to give us a comprehensive understanding of the piece rather than just a simple play through.

    • @robertjohnson5795
      @robertjohnson5795 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed. Learning some of the history of these songs is part of the fun. Love these vids!

  • @spankystrat49
    @spankystrat49 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the lesson and a BIG thanks for educating the players. A lot of the pioneers Broonzy, lightning Hopkins etc need to be remembered for their contributions

  • @rghunnicutt
    @rghunnicutt 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Again, your teaching style is great. I'm such a rank amature, but I watch you several times and I get it. I also love the history, theory and color you add to your lessons. Great Job.

  • @rchancock
    @rchancock 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good lesson, patiently explained and illustrated. Thank you from all of the struggling guitar players who love the blues.

  • @gaddzilla1969
    @gaddzilla1969 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great way you share complex playing clearly and accessibly. What a great lesson! Thank you.

  • @mikeofferman1
    @mikeofferman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully done when he finally gets around to playing it.

  • @msspi764
    @msspi764 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks man. I learned some licks that really strengthened my playing of this song. Paul's right. This clarified some things for me. And ignore these guys that say shut up. For the most part what you are saying is necessary. This isn't a concert, its a lesson.

  • @niguel4438
    @niguel4438 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks for this important work keeping Delta alive

  • @imadumas2
    @imadumas2 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this guy is cool and a natural teacher/communicator. Great job!

  • @JKyfdo
    @JKyfdo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pure class, great lesson with very comprehensive breakdown, thank you

  • @dcapp5301
    @dcapp5301 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I especially love Clapton’s acoustic version of this song and your teaching is invaluable. I’m going to work on learning this for sure. Thanks for posting this excellent lesson.

  • @mattchapman5167
    @mattchapman5167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for such a great and informative lesson, covering BOTH popular versions of the song! Bets I've seen on TH-cam. Really enjoyed the extra information and context you provided - something many other lessons lack. Keep up the great work.
    Thanks!
    Matt

  • @donk9132
    @donk9132 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    totally excellent lesson on this great classic tune!!!

  • @FOLKYOU100
    @FOLKYOU100 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all your videos! You are a great teacher & a wealth of information. Keep doing exactly what you doing. I just might learn how to play this guitar after all. Thanks again.

  • @johnronan5478
    @johnronan5478 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved it including the stories..Thank you

  • @alexgibbs4459
    @alexgibbs4459 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow so glad you broke down that, as you describe, modern variation of the A chord part clapton does. Thats my favorite part of his version. thanks!

  • @sagecreekwitt3301
    @sagecreekwitt3301 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is brilliant! Thank you! I first heard this song covered by Sonny Landreth, I love all the versions. Learned a lot watching this.

  • @raymondville
    @raymondville 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an excellent lesson sir...and to one of my all time favorite blues tunes

  • @electro-rootsworkshop7691
    @electro-rootsworkshop7691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David is the best out there. Give him some love!

  • @jonathanhandsmusic
    @jonathanhandsmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting and cool lesson. I learned it from Layla, not the Big Bill records or Clapton acoustic version. I especially like the little climb-up thing he does towards the end. I enjoy all the videos by David and find he's an excellent teacher. He reminds me of my first guitar teacher from back in 64.

  • @kurtsteinbock5316
    @kurtsteinbock5316 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, man. Thanks! I learned a pretty nice version arranged by Stefan Grossman, but I've always loved Clapton's. Now I have your great vid AND tab. Thanks again.

  • @secretmole
    @secretmole 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! I started learning how to play this song seriously about 3 days ago. Been working out some of the amazing Clapton parts from the Layla album (and Duane's slide parts). This video was immensely helpful - some great new grips that i can incorporate that I wasn't aware of. And at last for me - I like history so that was interesting.

  • @erolgermannemmanuel5637
    @erolgermannemmanuel5637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Main David, thanks for the humble musical roadmap, very much appreciated (!)
    Merry Christmas.

  • @TheHutchMusic
    @TheHutchMusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ... loved the tips here .... especially the EC licks. Thank you.

  • @gortagnan
    @gortagnan 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    What luck for me-just stumbled upon this video by D.H. Masses for me to learn in this, but what future pleasure potential pour moi..SUBSCRIBED. And cant wait to start climbing this Hill -first step an all that...Many Thanks..

  • @futuray22
    @futuray22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for blending the two versions!

  • @harryodum5598
    @harryodum5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know trying to pick out licks on old records can be really hard. I think he scored big time on this one. thanks for your input

  • @bikersoncall
    @bikersoncall ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What does 'billed out' mean?
    I guess the 'bound to go' would be like
    'rarin' to go' , 'anxious to go' .
    Would billed out mean, 'paid up' .

  • @MartinMelbye
    @MartinMelbye 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson David. Most detailed I could find. Some tabs would be great.

  • @Bob76075
    @Bob76075 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    A superb lesson! Well done.

  • @rohanquinby3188
    @rohanquinby3188 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your teaching is exemplary

  • @jim9214
    @jim9214 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have always loved Big Bill's tunes... and Key to the Highway has got to be on the top shelf...thanks for these really great and interesting versions David!! Another great version that I particularly like is Mike Dowling's ...I think it might be in open D.

  • @ThrashRoC
    @ThrashRoC 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very great lesson i m very inspired of both versions Clapton and Broonzy

  • @raytheprinter
    @raytheprinter 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very tasty licks! It aint how much you say, its what you say.Thank you.

  • @elfhermie
    @elfhermie 13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don't you just love all the youtube wankers who basically say, "jump when I say jum'? Those are the ones that don't know squat about real guitar playing or music and can only copy things that are written or shown to them. Thanks for the great lessons, history and playing wise.

  • @MyCrazyDogs32
    @MyCrazyDogs32 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome lesson! Thanks for sharing and explaining.

  • @raytheprinter
    @raytheprinter 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a very interesting take on things,and makes good sense.

  • @capt12b
    @capt12b 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome job, I am learning a lot form your tutorials :-)

  • @johnrichard9606
    @johnrichard9606 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used to have a recording of Bill Broonzy being interviewed by Studs Terkel. He played this live and it's no mystery. It starts with the D shape at the E position, then the A shape played at the B position then down to A etc etc - very simple - same as this guy is showing. Broonzy claimed he co wrote this song.

    • @TheClemcaster
      @TheClemcaster 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that your way of thanking this chap for his efforts?

    • @johnrichard9606
      @johnrichard9606 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marc Highliner
      just making a comment out of interest, no offense intended. How you choose to view it is your choice.

    • @TheClemcaster
      @TheClemcaster 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's cleared that up then. Very simple. No mystery.

  • @bnkrbr27
    @bnkrbr27 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like music and guitar nerds. Just because people can play a song doesn't make it music. The history fuels the soul. Think you could "TALK" about Tampa Red sometime he released over 140 sides but he's not covered very much. Keep it up Dave

  • @jackson76724
    @jackson76724 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent lessons. Thanks

  • @etiennelebien5670
    @etiennelebien5670 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    je découvre ta chaîne .super sympa ce morceau .merci pour la tab.

  • @guild71
    @guild71 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous video. just fabulous

  • @mark1952able
    @mark1952able 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    "The Thumb thing" .....very nice advice! Thanks

  • @danielduardo3306
    @danielduardo3306 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great lesson. Skip to 2:54 if you want to bypass the lengthy description.

  • @weswyatt1689
    @weswyatt1689 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible. Thanks.

  • @skyillegaldiver8962
    @skyillegaldiver8962 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic insight. Thanks 👍

  • @briantouhey2117
    @briantouhey2117 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    reallygood lesson.Tabs are really good.thank you.

  • @crwmdp9
    @crwmdp9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work

  • @charlesbobillier4992
    @charlesbobillier4992 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool nice looking vintage guitar by the way

  • @cktsueda
    @cktsueda 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that guitar he has has so much character

  • @rjjen1696
    @rjjen1696 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool - thanks

  • @oneshotdoma8734
    @oneshotdoma8734 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool lesson and even cooler name. Mr Hamburger, yeah, I dig it.....

  • @jjtorgrimsen
    @jjtorgrimsen 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson and insight. Good stuff.

  • @chriseliothernandez
    @chriseliothernandez 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My theory on why Broonzy picks bass lines such as leading with the third is because people had a different ear for tone color in delta blues. Take for instance Charlie Patton's finger picking style or where Sonnyboy Williamson's sweet spots are. It is as if the blues were codified by people like Clapton and now we can only hear that.

  • @MustafaBaabad
    @MustafaBaabad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just want to suggest something that will enhance your chance to capture more listener to your channel, please play the song first and then you can go to the history of the song. Hopefully you can capture more viewers. Thank you for the lesson Chief.

  • @embwee
    @embwee 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the lesson, for which --can't stop myself here-- "I will gladly pay you on Tuesday" Thanks again

  • @bluegrassrootstv
    @bluegrassrootstv 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Jack

  • @Mr.Altavoz
    @Mr.Altavoz 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    great lesson and inspiration, thanks

  • @aep3
    @aep3 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. Thanks

  • @jonski6969
    @jonski6969 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff!

  • @10mey
    @10mey 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice thanks!

  • @donluke578
    @donluke578 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome lesson on a great tune by one of the old time legends......Big Bill.....and Clapton's version is cool too....!!!

  • @charlespeterson3798
    @charlespeterson3798 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big Bill was a giant. I believe, David, that you are from Chicago. Studs Terkle wrote an appreciation on his death that I think you will enjoy, though I can't remember where I first read it. Just a thought. Great work as always. Thanks.

    • @FretboardConfidential
      @FretboardConfidential 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Massachusetts, actually, but thanks for the suggestion; I love Studs Terkel!

  • @purplecowideal
    @purplecowideal 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.

  • @MartinMelbye
    @MartinMelbye 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh - it's on the Truefire website. AWESOME!!!

  • @bigjimmyrocker
    @bigjimmyrocker 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job

  • @Slark81
    @Slark81 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate. Great lesson.

  • @bujoeone
    @bujoeone 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the lesson. I learned alot from it. Although it would have been helpfull to fully explain the RJ turnaround. I've got the first part down where you keep the pinky planted and then walk down the d string...but what about the ending is that an e7 you play? It sounds like there's some hammer ons going on aswell. Could you explain this some more?

  • @maplesyruple
    @maplesyruple 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man great job!

  • @MrBlackstonia
    @MrBlackstonia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked it a lot. Thanks

  • @bcx8826
    @bcx8826 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    William Brown - East St Louis Blues is the definitve version

  • @Luke43168
    @Luke43168 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks very much, good lesson

  • @richardslater677
    @richardslater677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a great tutorial

  • @jixxxxer17
    @jixxxxer17 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely best lesson on TH-cam, Excellent, nice guitar too , is it a Martin or Yamaha is my guess can't really see the head stock , Peace !

    • @FretboardConfidential
      @FretboardConfidential 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a Collings - based on an older (1929) Martin design, is my understanding.

  • @craigdylan3953
    @craigdylan3953 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee was the first version I heard recorded and live. I don't doubt Big Bill did an early version wish I could pick it up. Nice job as always DH...

  • @o.sabiolouco
    @o.sabiolouco 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty cool man! Thanks, really.

  • @squirrel3310
    @squirrel3310 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has made a Dobro method, very nice !!!

  • @maplesyruple
    @maplesyruple 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey what model and year is that guitar? Love your teaching.

  • @joebalkovics3322
    @joebalkovics3322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx love it

  • @gfblack5307
    @gfblack5307 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the lesson, but many of us "old" guys heard this long before Clapton came around.

  • @buzzlafalce4448
    @buzzlafalce4448 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Took a while to get there but great lesson..

  • @DonDeering
    @DonDeering 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to find the Little Walter tribute to Big Bill Broonzy. Can anyone point me toward it? Was it an album? Title? Label? Thank you!

  • @urbancarpet
    @urbancarpet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love yer style...subed

  • @LindaCasey
    @LindaCasey 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @erolgermannemmanuel5637
    @erolgermannemmanuel5637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇺🇲Thanks for Sharin' David !

  • @dhamburger1
    @dhamburger1 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @elfhermie You're welcome :-)

  • @MrLamp61
    @MrLamp61 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Danke, Thanks, Tack , For this Video. I hope, You are very succesfully in your carriere.
    I like it very much.

  • @jorgetahan1842
    @jorgetahan1842 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKS PROFESOR...VERY USEFUL

  • @marklinder432
    @marklinder432 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @stephensnowdon3178
    @stephensnowdon3178 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very helpful light bulb moment

  • @maplesyruple
    @maplesyruple 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job David! What year and model is that guitar?

    • @FretboardConfidential
      @FretboardConfidential 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi John! Sorry for the slow reply. It's a 2002 Collings 00-2H. Pretty sure the nut width is 13/16", rosewood back and sides.