33 and definitely learning as well. Hopefully still learning at 85 as well :) . John Tripp ... seems a familiar name.. did I hear some of YOUR music before?Hehe.
@@bigmommaziga4095 While the most famous crypto (bitcoin) went from a mere few dollars of value to over 8000 in a decade. No inflation because bitcoin is kind of like gold, there are only so much bitcoins that can ever be in existence, it's not like fiat currency you just print more of. (over 9500 on 23 july 2020)
A friend of mine has spent years learning to play like Mississippi John Hurt. I wish I had his dedication. My technique is a pretty basic pick-n-scratch.
I would like to say THANK YOU for the way you recorded this. One camera on him, another on his right hand, another on the guitar arm. Perfect. Congratulations.
Im 40 years old and just diggin into the 4 bar blues now and ill tell ya i het more enjoyment and inspiration outta this than i ever did outta 25 years of standard tune!!! Its amazing!! I thought i was done learning the guitar but im just starting gentleman and these types of videos are invaluable.
Crazy isn’t it? While I like a lot of music that came out of the blues, I always end up walking right back to the delta blues style. There’s something timeless about it
Thanks Reverend Robert. For a guy from Australia it is great to see how the Delta Blues is played. Ah the positivity of the internet for sharing cultures we would not otherwise have access to. Keep it up mate.
I have been blessed to be the steward of a 1931 National Duolian steel resophonic guitar, for over twenty years now. I grew up listening to Robert Jones on the radio, a blues teacher extraordinaire
Gorgeous steel resonator guitar. My grandfather had one - he's gone 50 years ago now - was almost like hearing him again. I LOVED the stories & snips of history. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thanks Rev. Jones! Charlie Paton was Native American! And he was before Robert Johnson and has been greatly overlooked. I LOVE playing slide. I think I may have taken where it quite hasn't gotten too yet. I thank and Love Our african elders who brought us this great music. We are all related. All elders are my elders if I feel that way.
You are a good teacher, Rev. Jones; even to people that we don't play guitar. 😏 But, we feel and love the blues. Greetings from Monterrey, México. 🤙🏼 5-4
@@fergarza3141 Jajaja. ¡Qué casualidad, mi buen! Es bueno saber que en Monterrey hay personal que le gusta el blues 🤙🏼y no reaggeton, banda, cumbia, etc. Saludotes, paisa. 😁 5-4
What a beautiful person,simple theories,smart,well spoken,obviously educated or plain smart,stories that just draw you in.A pleasure to watch and listen to.Thankyou
This guy reminds me so much of my high school guitar teacher, Bill Hathcote. The way he articulates his words, closes his eyes when he talks, sits, goes through the history. It's all there.
I understand. When I started to play in 92 there was no asian playing blues or the like. It was hard to find a teacher of that genre too. Took lessons at Marshall Music near East Lansing for alittle bit
This man knows the difference between showing off and teaching. I learned more in two minutes with the Rev. than I learned in two hours watching anyone else.
I’ve spent most of my time trying to find someone/something to learn from that’s more direct, but the one time I don’t go for what I’m used to, this mans explanation just amazes me
I really like this guy ,the way he explains things it's like he's talking to you personally. Very noledgable about the Blues History as well.And he can swing a pretty good guitar to.Keep bringing it on Bro.😊😎
Sir, I could listen to you pluckin and talkin about blues history until the moon goes down. This is very informative, both musically and historically, thanks for sharing.
Absolutely love Son House, Rev. Jones. Death Letter Blues is one of my biggest favorites. His interviews in his later days are wonderful. Skip James is another favorite.
Wow, I feel like a door has just opened. It was great, interesting and then you sang. For the first time in my musical life journey I begin to appreciate the raw history that's woven into this glorious music. I've now got to hear more, thank you
This is the best you tube video I have seen in my life. Nothing touches my soul like delta blues. Thank you for taking the time to make this post and to keep Son House's name alive. And thank you for inspiration to pick up my resonator again. 🙌
Blues from the Lowlands Saturday morning at 10am - I became a blues-obsessed teenager thanks to that show - can still hear Brownie McGhee’s intro (thanks also to the Famous Coachman’s Blues & Music After Hours).
I knew I recognized that Riff you play around 6:17. I'm no Blues Historian, but I know it from: Sweet Mama Brown - Austin Walkin' Cane Now that's some DANCIN' MUSIC. Livin' Workin' Dyin' (Don't Come Easy) & One Heart Walking by Austin Cane is also as Amazing. I got to see Sugar Blue Live in a small Cleveland Club 2 Tables from the Front & Austin opened for him. Two Legends in the same place letting loose. When I noticed that the 1st 3 songs of Austin's stuff sounded like it was straight from Lightnin' Hopkins & Blind Lemon he locked eyes with me & was... I mean, I thought he was kind of angry at first like I called him a rip-off Artist or something but then he says to me "You know, I've been to Germany & played every Blues bar on the Devil's Highway, & that is the best compliment I think I've ever gotten." I bought all of his Albums & both of Sugar Blue's. They brought the HOUSE down that night. The Liquor flowed in that little 60 table Club on the Cleveland Harbor.
Beautiful guitar. I have a Gretsch copy of a wooden body 30’s resonator . It struck me one day that I’m sat with a multi hundreds guitar emulating guy’s that had nothing. I only really play in open D. Since discovering it makes sense. The only people I have met here in the UK that can play it in open D. Are Irish people,as Irish folk is played in open D often. Just found your channel after well over 5 years on RUclips looking for this sort of video.
Sir, may I ask what denomination you are ordained by? Years ago, when I was working in senior health care and advocacy, I had a client who became more of a grandfather figure to me, In his youth, he made his living singing the blues in the brothel that his aunt who raised him worked at. Years later, when fighting in France during WWII, he had a miraculous moment of conversion, and he got up during the service he was attending and preached his first sermon. He never sang the blues again, but when he sang his gospel, it was like nothing else this skinny, white, California kid ever heard! Eddie was a pastor for the Church of God in Christ. Thank you for your videos, and thank you in advance for your response!
I played on one of those metal guitars today. Not as fancy or old as this one, but still. It was unique. The thing is heavy, and it's got a bit of a metallic sound. It also sounds a bit like an electric guitar.
Thank you for this tutorial. Your story telling adds so much insight for someone like myself trying to learn the Delta Blues than just a technical instruction video.
My father is in his mid eighties, and I always wanted to learn how to play slide blues guitar so I can make him some music recordings that he can finally be proud of.
The Rev. Jones's description of the "modular blues" brings to mind folk singer Dave Van Ronk's comparison of the blues to "an infinitely long salami." Most blues have no beginning or end, Dave would say. You just cut up a couple of slices of blues. This is a great lesson, taught in a clear and engaging style.
Bb king named his guitar Lucile because two guys started a fight in a bar knocking over a lantern starting a huge fire, king ran back inside to save his 30 dollar gibson guitar in the burning building. He later found out the two men had been fighting over a woman called Lucile at the very place. So he named the guitar lucile to remind him never to fight over a woman.
Holy cow, Robert. You just popped up on my RUclips recommendations and I was looking at the tiny thumbnail, and kept thinking that guy looked a lot like you.... so I clicked on it.. and it is!!! Awesome.
Love it! This old boy’s the real McCoy! Now I’ve got to get me a guitar with a resonator. I haven’t been this excited about playing something new in years. I’ve got this open G tuning to try and explore.
I’ve been studying the blues on guitar for a couple years now, and you just changed my life with this video.... you just helped me understand the blues a little better, thank you
This is the best thing I’ve watched on RUclips in a long time! Ry Cooder totally stole that lick for Sure Nuff N Yes, I do! Can’t wait to see Death Letter Blues.
great video sir. beautiful guitar. cant believe all them views and only 13k like thats sad. our music the blues are dying we need more folk bringing this back so thank you for the amazing lesson on open a tuning
Great seeing you. Haven't seen you in years. Last time I saw your live show was in the 90's! Saw some video you did for Dearborn schools awhile ago. Enjoyed that. The Rev is a great historian of the blues. Also miss, though did catch the show a lot when you had the WDET radio show. Keep on keepin' on!
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. . . music that people are dancing to, drinking to, fightin' to. The blues.
Is there a single song for all this?
@@moogoomoogoo5990 The Jack ?
Moogoomoogoo cold shot by SRV?
Zizzi's Genetics idk I just imagined it in a cheesy 80s movie bar fight
I think what he means is you can control the crowd if people are fighting, dancing etc like in Crossroads the movie
Ten minutes every blues player needs in their knowledge locker. Many thanks for this lesson. 75 and still learning.
john tripp 13 and startin learnin
Mitz Hughes 17 not having intention of stopping learning
That's awesome
33 and definitely learning as well. Hopefully still learning at 85 as well :) .
John Tripp ... seems a familiar name.. did I hear some of YOUR music before?Hehe.
59 and just scratching the surface
“Might cost 3$, 5$ or heaven help us 10$”
This guys got that great extremely dry humor
10$ in the 1920's is around 129$ in today's money. Poor people can barely afford food or shelter, let alone a more expensive instrument.
I know that I'm just saying it was funny
@@rafaelsanchez580 these guitars can cost over $3k nowadays...it's interesting how money value changed over the years
@@AnnoyingOrange420 66⁵
@@bigmommaziga4095 While the most famous crypto (bitcoin) went from a mere few dollars of value to over 8000 in a decade. No inflation because bitcoin is kind of like gold, there are only so much bitcoins that can ever be in existence, it's not like fiat currency you just print more of. (over 9500 on 23 july 2020)
Struggles on the pentatonic scale..pulls out slide...magic..
Well to be fair, since it is a slide guitar the action is a lot higher than would be comfortable
Imdor the nut isn’t the only thing determining action though, he could have his neck bowed, which is typically how the action is set on an acoustic
@@fooball4589 you mean that his neck is intentionally bowed?
Mariano Abundiz yes, by twisting the truss rod on an acoustic you will bow the neck, which changes the action. This is typically how it’s changed
@@fooball4589 yes i got that but I am guessing that most people who play slide prefer their action this way. Must be easier to slide.
I remember buying a Mississippi John Hurt tab book. My guitar teacher said, "If you learn this you can teach me"
Christopher Bako did you learn it tho?
A friend of mine has spent years learning to play like Mississippi John Hurt. I wish I had his dedication. My technique is a pretty basic pick-n-scratch.
@@gebirg1 He was a Beast! I Love his "Candyman"
😂😂😂😂😂
I would like to say THANK YOU for the way you recorded this.
One camera on him, another on his right hand, another on the guitar arm.
Perfect.
Congratulations.
It's really hard to find people who do this
Im 40 years old and just diggin into the 4 bar blues now and ill tell ya i het more enjoyment and inspiration outta this than i ever did outta 25 years of standard tune!!! Its amazing!! I thought i was done learning the guitar but im just starting gentleman and these types of videos are invaluable.
Crazy isn’t it? While I like a lot of music that came out of the blues, I always end up walking right back to the delta blues style. There’s something timeless about it
Living with the still echoing words of a once one of a kind singer (Rest In Peace), "Curtis Lowe was the finest picker to ever play the Blues".
4:20 Nice. Love the charisma of this gentleman.
This man becomes the embodiment of the guitar when he pulls out the slide bar. Much praise.
I love how he tunes it all in seconds with no sweat
Thanks Reverend Robert. For a guy from Australia it is great to see how the Delta Blues is played. Ah the positivity of the internet for sharing cultures we would not otherwise have access to. Keep it up mate.
I have been blessed to be the steward of a 1931 National Duolian steel resophonic guitar, for over twenty years now.
I grew up listening to Robert Jones on the radio, a blues teacher extraordinaire
these kinds of videos are historical treasures.
Yup, videos of first hand sources is a hard and rare thing that needs done more, so much info and tricks sometimes gets lost from not doing such.
This is the best human being on earth,
We must protect him at all costs....
Possibly the best video on RUclips explaining early blues
Man I'm barely over 1 month into learning guitar and you're making me wanna go out and spend my savings on a resonator LOL. These videos are awesome.
Do it, Joe!!
Gretsch honey dipper
I've got a Republic and it's a quality instrument for the money.
Gorgeous steel resonator guitar. My grandfather had one - he's gone 50 years ago now - was almost like hearing him again.
I LOVED the stories & snips of history.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thanks Rev. Jones! Charlie Paton was Native American! And he was before Robert Johnson and has been greatly overlooked.
I LOVE playing slide. I think I may have taken where it quite hasn't gotten too yet. I thank and Love Our african elders who brought us this great music.
We are all related. All elders are my elders if I feel that way.
Awesome teacher! Most than can play are not able to teach, this gentleman has it all, what an honour to learn from Rev. Rob!!
Praise the Lord for the gift of music.
I always feel so much smarter after watching his video lessons.
You are a good teacher, Rev. Jones; even to people that we don't play guitar. 😏 But, we feel and love the blues. Greetings from Monterrey, México. 🤙🏼 5-4
William de Jesús Ayala Cera
Eeee yo tmb soy de Monterrey jajaj
@@fergarza3141 Jajaja. ¡Qué casualidad, mi buen! Es bueno saber que en Monterrey hay personal que le gusta el blues 🤙🏼y no reaggeton, banda, cumbia, etc. Saludotes, paisa. 😁 5-4
Sir, I could listen to you teach all day.
What a beautiful person,simple theories,smart,well spoken,obviously educated or plain smart,stories that just draw you in.A pleasure to watch and listen to.Thankyou
This guy reminds me so much of my high school guitar teacher, Bill Hathcote. The way he articulates his words, closes his eyes when he talks, sits, goes through the history. It's all there.
Bro this is very helpful great content!
I'm an Asian boy who really wants to play old blues
OI1E why did you mention you’re Asian?
Richard Johnson I guess because it’s not too common to see a Asian playing the Blues
Zizzi's Genetics No, I actually have not
I understand. When I started to play in 92 there was no asian playing blues or the like. It was hard to find a teacher of that genre too. Took lessons at Marshall Music near East Lansing for alittle bit
@@user-jn5yi5cp8d There's a lot of East-Asian people who play blues, especially Japanese. Hugo is Thai, plays some mean blues. Well, he's half-Thai.
6:55 "Seagulls, I said stop it now!"
I think im the only one that got this😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bad lip reading ?
What's that stank?
Holy shit that’s uncanny
😂😂😂😂😂
Who does NOT love Rev Robert ⁉️ A national treasure.
An eloquent music lesson from a most articulate man !
This is some of the best explanation of information I've seen in the 2 years I've been learning guitar.
This man knows the difference between showing off and teaching. I learned more in two minutes with the Rev. than I learned in two hours watching anyone else.
I’ve spent most of my time trying to find someone/something to learn from that’s more direct, but the one time I don’t go for what I’m used to, this mans explanation just amazes me
Reverend Jones you are a man who knows how to impart knowledge with absolute clarity, brilliant
I really like this guy ,the way he explains things it's like he's talking to you personally. Very noledgable about the Blues History as well.And he can swing a pretty good guitar to.Keep bringing it on Bro.😊😎
Preacher man plays the blues so well... and what a natural teacher/communicator !
Enjoining all of your videos sir... thank you and God Bless !
I'm actually crying right now. This video has made me weep so I thank you for that.
My day just got so much better...Rev.Jones you are wonderful
that is the prettiest Resonator I've seen. A real beauty. You play it like a master.
That is what I call blues. Old school original blues. Never heard anybody explain it this well
What an absolute delight to watch and listen.
I like how raw and natural blues is
Sir, I could listen to you pluckin and talkin about blues history until the moon goes down. This is very informative, both musically and historically, thanks for sharing.
Absolutely love Son House, Rev. Jones. Death Letter Blues is one of my biggest favorites. His interviews in his later days are wonderful. Skip James is another favorite.
Wow, I feel like a door has just opened. It was great, interesting and then you sang. For the first time in my musical life journey I begin to appreciate the raw history that's woven into this glorious music.
I've now got to hear more, thank you
Ive never Been A real Blues fan, But you have shared things that have Changed my mind! Thanks so much!
This is the best you tube video I have seen in my life. Nothing touches my soul like delta blues. Thank you for taking the time to make this post and to keep Son House's name alive. And thank you for inspiration to pick up my resonator again. 🙌
Blues from the Lowlands Saturday morning at 10am - I became a blues-obsessed teenager thanks to that show - can still hear Brownie McGhee’s intro (thanks also to the Famous Coachman’s Blues & Music After Hours).
Everything he said is spot on. I love this guy, he's genuine.
gods bless youtube for having this guy teaching us the ways of blues
Such a talented man, so much respect.
The fact he fits history lesson AND Slide into it is what makes it really interesting 👍
This man is a saint for teaching like this. Thank you
Good to see you Rev. Jones. Haven't heard from you since WDET. I am a big fan.
Man the way this guy talks about these images and experiences makes me think he must be 150 anyway love his playing and personality
History and music lesson together. Brilliant.
I’m seriously convinced that this is the best music ever made
I instantly trusted this guy when it comes to blues.
I knew I recognized that Riff you play around 6:17. I'm no Blues Historian, but I know it from: Sweet Mama Brown - Austin Walkin' Cane
Now that's some DANCIN' MUSIC.
Livin' Workin' Dyin' (Don't Come Easy) & One Heart Walking by Austin Cane is also as Amazing.
I got to see Sugar Blue Live in a small Cleveland Club 2 Tables from the Front & Austin opened for him. Two Legends in the same place letting loose.
When I noticed that the 1st 3 songs of Austin's stuff sounded like it was straight from Lightnin' Hopkins & Blind Lemon he locked eyes with me & was... I mean, I thought he was kind of angry at first like I called him a rip-off Artist or something but then he says to me "You know, I've been to Germany & played every Blues bar on the Devil's Highway, & that is the best compliment I think I've ever gotten."
I bought all of his Albums & both of Sugar Blue's. They brought the HOUSE down that night. The Liquor flowed in that little 60 table Club on the Cleveland Harbor.
I'm not a spiritual man but I'll say amen to that playing. The man doesn't just play, he feels the music.
Love lessons on TrueFire from REv. Robert Jones. Love the history, and stories behind history of the blues.
Beautiful guitar. I have a Gretsch copy of a wooden body 30’s resonator . It struck me one day that I’m sat with a multi hundreds guitar emulating guy’s that had nothing. I only really play in open D. Since discovering it makes sense. The only people I have met here in the UK that can play it in open D. Are Irish people,as Irish folk is played in open D often. Just found your channel after well over 5 years on RUclips looking for this sort of video.
Reverend, you have a gift! Thank you for sharing it!
Very cool! Thanks for posting this Rev. Music truly is the "universal language."
I could listen to this guy all day
Sir, may I ask what denomination you are ordained by? Years ago, when I was working in senior health care and advocacy, I had a client who became more of a grandfather figure to me, In his youth, he made his living singing the blues in the brothel that his aunt who raised him worked at. Years later, when fighting in France during WWII, he had a miraculous moment of conversion, and he got up during the service he was attending and preached his first sermon. He never sang the blues again, but when he sang his gospel, it was like nothing else this skinny, white, California kid ever heard! Eddie was a pastor for the Church of God in Christ. Thank you for your videos, and thank you in advance for your response!
I played on one of those metal guitars today. Not as fancy or old as this one, but still. It was unique. The thing is heavy, and it's got a bit of a metallic sound. It also sounds a bit like an electric guitar.
Always a pleasure hearing some gold from the Rev a man with a fountain of knowledge and Blues ….thanks for sharing ..amen...
One of Detroit's Finest.
What a treasure, Music and history, Thank you! God bless you Reverend!
Lição de blues maravilhosa. Amazing blues lesson.
This guy is great. He really paints a picture of the past well. Good job
Thank you for this tutorial. Your story telling adds so much insight for someone like myself trying to learn the Delta Blues than just a technical instruction video.
Thank You Kindly Rev Jones! Many Blessings! Love, Light, Peace and Music! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
It was like watching Bob Ross playing guitar.
You mean Marty?
My father is in his mid eighties, and I always wanted to learn how to play slide blues guitar so I can make him some music recordings that he can finally be proud of.
I love how they did the cameras on this video!
!!! Great lesson!!!!!!
I love listening to a scientist and clearly he is just that.
I just clicked play and I have to tell you folks this guy should be in the shopping channel, I definitely sold on what ever you sell mister!
Great teacher with a soothing voice
Just wanna say thank you for sharing the knowledge and experience. Deep stuff.
The Rev. Jones's description of the "modular blues" brings to mind folk singer Dave Van Ronk's comparison of the blues to "an infinitely long salami." Most blues have no beginning or end, Dave would say. You just cut up a couple of slices of blues. This is a great lesson, taught in a clear and engaging style.
Some of the best teaching I've ever seen on this subject. Thanks so much Rev!
4:20 priceless :-D
this is the right timecode where you are always supposed to make that sound
Gratefull Méxicano here¡! God bless¡!
Due to this, I feel I'll call my next guitar by my wives name. Bless you, sir.
Bb king named his guitar Lucile because two guys started a fight in a bar knocking over a lantern starting a huge fire, king ran back inside to save his 30 dollar gibson guitar in the burning building.
He later found out the two men had been fighting over a woman called Lucile at the very place. So he named the guitar lucile to remind him never to fight over a woman.
@@AmazinglyGayPhil That is an epic maneuver, thank you for sharing that.
Saves an asskicking. No way would his wife let him call it anything else.
This is so great. Thank you! Not enough love and recognition out there for old school delta blues!!
Have an old 1929 bakelite-neck triolian I inherited from my great grandfather, still sings beautifully.
Holy cow, Robert. You just popped up on my RUclips recommendations and I was looking at the tiny thumbnail, and kept thinking that guy looked a lot like you.... so I clicked on it.. and it is!!! Awesome.
Love it! This old boy’s the real McCoy! Now I’ve got to get me a guitar with a resonator. I haven’t been this excited about playing something new in years. I’ve got this open G tuning to try and explore.
Familiar with the drop D.... thanks for introducing me to this G tuning... (the b makes all the difference) excellent presentation
Great lesson video!!!! 👍
I'm thankful for this video.. Long Live The Blues❤❤❤💙💙💙💙
I’ve been studying the blues on guitar for a couple years now, and you just changed my life with this video.... you just helped me understand the blues a little better, thank you
its 90% feeling 10% organizing what you're putting out on the instrument in your head to make it sound best.
Bb king’s bro
This is the best thing I’ve watched on RUclips in a long time! Ry Cooder totally stole that lick for Sure Nuff N Yes, I do! Can’t wait to see Death Letter Blues.
great video sir. beautiful guitar. cant believe all them views and only 13k like thats sad. our music the blues are dying we need more folk bringing this back so thank you for the amazing lesson on open a tuning
charley patton impersonation was insanely ON POINT!!!!!!
Great seeing you. Haven't seen you in years. Last time I saw your live show was in the 90's! Saw some video you did for Dearborn schools awhile ago. Enjoyed that. The Rev is a great historian of the blues. Also miss, though did catch the show a lot when you had the WDET radio show. Keep on keepin' on!
I open up a video, I see an old black dude with a resonator guitar, I know it's the tutorial I was searching for. Thank you, sir.
Love and appreciate the history lesson on that steel guitar!