Homeskoolin’ Volume 94, Tom Bukovac, “Pronounced Boo-kuh-vak”
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- Опубликовано: 17 фев 2021
- A brief stream of consciousness ramble on infinite tape loops in the mind, the power of the 6th note, and the brain’s ability to learn and retain at various ages.
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Hi Tom, I can relate to trying to learn things as you get older. I'm 56 years old and I've been wallowing in mediocrity on the guitar for almost 40 years. I never had that cool neighbor or cool kid in school that could play guitar and I could lean on to teach me. Thanks for being my cool "internet" neighbor. I've learned more and improved more just by watching this series. It's been invaluable not just in my playing but in my enjoyment with life. Thanks Uncle Larry!!
Thank you for the kind words my friend
Well said @David Dohms . I was thinking the exact same thing.
My exact feelings David. I’m one year behind you but I’ll bet I’m ahead of you in the mediocrity race😀
Same here too, David. I’m 66 and been hacking around with a guitar since I was about 14. I’ve had spells of serious practice and then not so much so, but Uncle Larry has sparked something that just won’t go out and it transcends guitar playing and music...if that makes sense. He’s by far my favorite uncle; I think so for a lot of others, too.
David Dohms yup finding an unexpected late bloom myself, as a shameless hack on the guitar, there's a fierce joy to be had in our middle years of discovering the player trapped inside us. Uncle Larry has become essential viewing in this house!
"I must be a real late bloomer...." That shit made me laugh. Thanks, Uncle Larry.
I laughed at that too lol, just imagining Tom reading about himself on gearpage is kinda funny too 😜
Me too. Serious Dave Letterman delivery with the jokes today.
The best.
How we learn to play is by internalizing the guitar fingerboard. Most of the folks I know - have become students of their instruments - there is so much to learn just really internalizing the major scale!
“Do I have to learn all this? No you don’t. But how good do you want to get?”
one hundred percent emoji all day long
I like hearing the 60 cycle hum in the background. Feels like almost having a chat break in the jam room with one of the greats that I have no business being in the room with
Dwayne Jessome isn't it a funny thing, my son constantly points out hum in my rig and to be honest I don't even hear it, it's the sound of countless rehearsals, crappy bars and great concerts....
It took you 40 years.... But you managed teach us the basics in 10min....a rare skill...Thank you!
Tom, you've knocked it out of the park for the last few episodes. I've watched since the beginning and these last few have been, to my mind, some of the best. Nothing like a bit of snow to focus the mind!
That's exactly what I was gonna say! Been watching from the start like you and the last few episodes have been spot on!
I agree. Ive seen every episode and learned a lot along the way, but these last few are blowing my mind.
I’m 43,, I gave up dreams of being a rock star many years ago but I’ve been trying to soak up as much theory as I can just for myself. The wealth of knowledge these days at your fingertips is crazy. Thanks uncle Larry (and a few others ) for that. I wish the 12 year old me had RUclips and not just a wolf Marshall rock instruction book.
Tom, I lost my guitar playing stoke for a couple of years, but you're helping me regain it. What a player you are man!
I teach. One of my sessions is learning the neck by playing one of the chords from basic shapes at at least 3 positions on the neck. And I showed that Episode to my students. Thank you.
Tom, I savor every single HS video and pass them along to my music buddies religiously. Sincerely, thank you for what you do!
The guitar community is better because of what you do. All the best to you from Arkansas. -Brandon
Hey Tom, I'm here in Austin and just got power back today after a week without. These last few videos have been spectacular and I was able to watch them all at once. It was like coming out of the Ice Age straight into the Age of Enlightenment! I always thought of Jimmy Page and David Gilmour as my guitar guys until my wife looked over my shoulder and said "Look, it's another video from your guitar guy." You're my guitar guy Buk. Thanks
Couldn't help but think of Les Paul and Mary Ford at that intro. Coolest triads in the West.
The comment on memory is so very accurate, it impacts me badly at 35 after 4+ years of chronic pain from a spine injury, after the most recent surgery that didnt go as planned ive lost about 25% of my guitar ability and theory in the last few months, makes playing regularly even more important.
Accorging to my pain management specialist & psychologist its like accelerated aging of the short and long term areas of the brain.
On the upside im starting to forget how to give a fu*k and just have fun :P
Walk to your own rythm & keep playing that beautiful music man, its very inspiring :)
That intro almost brought a tear to my eye. I remember listening to old Hank Williams Sr. and Hank Snow records with my dad and watching the Opry every weekend. He would have loved hearing this. You’re doing right by the old school, Tommy!
The guitar/chess analogy is spot on.👍
Brother your knowledge and diversity of style of play amazes me. Thanks for giving us mere mortals a glimpse into some of it.
"Well have you ever lived down in the ghetto.
Have you ever felt that cold wind blow.
Well if you don't know what I mean
Won't you stand up and scream.
Because there's things going on that you don't know."
Every time I hear Danny Gatton's name I get teary eyed and say "What a god-damned shame". Such a great talent but he just couldn't cope with life. 49 is too early to go under ANY circumstances. If you ever feel like life is overwhelming and you don't know where to turn, PLEASE talk to somebody. Your family, your best friend, if you go to church talk to your pastor. Just talk things through with somebody. You may find a solution to what is bringing you down.
these mini lessons are amazing, thanks!
Tom is just killer….I love his chats and guitar playing. Thanks man.
hey tom, thank you for keeping us happy in these tough times! You have become my favorite guitarist
Great lesson, Tom. Thank you!
Some bad ass episode ! Youre the best Tommy, thank you much !
Love this style Tom. Give me more! Thanks
Love your show - the VCB is always interesting, but I like the lessons even more! Thanks Buk!
Oh, dear Uncle Larry, if you are late bloomer, then i am still just a bud! I will take your late bloom to anything that blooms too soon! You have renewed in me the desire to learn something new...every day, no matter how seemingly small. It remains a joyful mystery everytime i hear something with fresh ears, that so many of us want to never stop learning no matter what the season of life.....what a treasure you are.
Im sorry the weather is so bad. But this is awesome for us! Thank you for taking the time to play for and teach us. You da man!
Beautiful playing Tom. You inspire me daily to reach for more.
Thanks! Enjoying watching your thoughts come out thru the guitar, nice.
As always, thanks for sharing your insights and guitar wisdom! I literally have notes in my notebook from your videos and mark them with the volume number!
Great show, excellent lesson. Gorgeous guitar, keep her warm.
The episode of the triads really helped me out a lot been playing for 30 years and the way you explained it really opened it up for me so thank you for that and hope to keep learning from you more !!!!
Another inspiring episode. Thank you Uncle Larry 👍🏻😎
Those inversions were as SMOOTH as you, Uncle Larry! Thanks again for a badass lesson.
Very enjoyable vid. Thanks Tom 👍
Many thanks from down under Tom. Watched every episode from day one, still in awe mate. Stay well stay safe. Russ
Love your playing and style Tom. I’m always striving to reach the next level and with your help, I’m getting there.
Pure gold. Steel licks, motivational speech, tone tour.. one of my favorite ones yet! Yay snow.
I love the stream of consciousness chordal playing and talking about what you're doing. That kind of stuff is really helpful.
FAVORITE LESSON you’ve done thus far- and there have been many great ones. More jazzy country steel guitar stuff please Uncle Larry!!!
Dear Tom, I want to be able to listen to your stuff in LP quality. I want to sit down in my couch - crank up the volume - and just let your music rejuvenate my body and soul.
Dude, you are so full of music. Cant you just place yourself in a loving environment, pick up the guitar, hit the recordbutton, and just express yourself for an hour or five?
I cant think of anything I'd want more for christmas 2021.
No one can do what you do.
Just took me back to the '50's as I was being raised in texaa. Sounds of the Grand Ole Opry, Porter Waggoner Show. You're such a wealth of musical knowledge. Absolutely LOVE your channel.
I love the way you present your content. It's easy to follow and it just makes sense. And it's really good stuff. Thank you.
I'm loving these snowed-in videos! Your playing at the beginning of This one reminds me of a Patsy Cline play that I was in years ago called Always Patsy Cline; I played her guitarist in the play, but you do it so much better than I ever could.
So much wisdom in every video, not just guitar, but life. Thanks Tom!
Thanks. Your a good dude. I appreciate the tips n tricks you show us and that 335 sounds so sweet. That's my favorite guitar you play.
I love the "snow sessions" Thanks for doing these shows everyday!
“Things goin on” Lynard Skynard! Love the channel bro
Awesome, thanks Tom! Love the mighty 6th chord as well. Been working on Junior Barnard and Eldon Shamblin stuff for awhile, that stuff is genius!
Playing guitar has been the biggest learning curve I’ve ever embarked on for the past few years. Thanks for the inspiration.
These are my favorite type of home schooling’s. Hearing that chess story was just gold. Humbling sure, but that cold smack of truth is just inspiring. Can’t thank you enough Tom.
Happy 50K Buk!!
Was watching a video on Vince Gills collection and sure enough he pulls out a sick strat courtesy of Tommy B. Thanks for the videos Tom they make my day.
Been playing for a while, based in just feel in learning licks and bits of solos I want to sound like. Listen a LOT to what I want to play like. And its gotten me to a place Im having fun playing and enjoying my playing. But since you started making videos its helped me connect dots on things I should have learned at 15. Appreciate big time.
Beautiful playing, Tom. Selfishly love it when you play in this direction.
Anything uncle Larry shares with us is pure gold in my opinion,carry on sir you are much appreciated.
Swear I appreciate the stuff between the playing as much as the playin…. Keep sharing the lifetime of stories Tom ✌🏼
Thanks Tom for being with us in this world of madness! Really enjoy your philosophical musings. Keep up the great work! Electron
Hey Tom, what joy you're able to experience wherever and whenever you like.....what key? The absolute ability to do anything musical on your instrument is mind blowing and inspirational! This is so wonderful, man. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
For me the last couple videos have made the lights come on in my head I am 52 and been trying to figure this stuff out for about 12 years and just starting to understand it so I also am a late bloomer but just glad to sit down and be able to play music even if I suck makes me a very happy man and I thank all the yt people that help thanks for the videos Tom
Uncle Larry, man. I’ve been playing those inversions and it’s really clicking with me. Thank you, my friend. You’re the man.
Hey now, Mr. B. I gotta say after listening to 94 episodes (and some of the earlier stuff with you on piano) I can feel the "Blues Shell" beginning to crack & my guitar repository starting to grow. I really appreciate you giving us all the knowledge man. As for the folks who don't like the repetition ... they just don't realize how important it is to learn things over and over again.
Thanks Tom, it’s taken me 47 years of guitar playing to realize I don’t know shinola about guitar. But I love to keep learning and you, Uncle Larry, are the man on top of the mountain! Thanks and keep up the lessons.
Just wait till your 70 it take a while to stop the loop! I enjoy your channel alot!!! Thanks I just started to learn how to play, and enjoying it alot .
Not sure why, but this episode made me feel all warm inside. Cheers mate 🍻
Hopefully, this winter storm sticks around. Love getting these daily episodes 💕
More Skynyrd!!! One of my favorites is Ed King's rhythm on "I Need You"
You never know what you're gonna get clicking on a Buk vid, but it's always fantastic!
Hi Tom,
There are not many such soulful players around, especially on RUclips. I watched all episodes and i am still amazed by your playing and your tone!
All the best from Hamburg Germany (Home of the nobels)
These episodes are never boring. Even when you talk about running the guitar being a difficult thing to really get down, you’re 100% correct. Really psyched for episode 100. It’s been an awesome journey that has enhanced the guitar community in ways we can’t even began to express. Thanks for all the knowledge and wise insights.
I always learn so much from your videos. I’ve only been playing for a little over a year, but I love playing, and sometimes I pick up a ton from your lessons that I can use right away, and other times it’s like I absorb 1%, and everything else goes over my head or I’m not ready for it. Doesn’t matter: you show me what’s possible, and not to sound dramatic but it really is inspiring, no other word for it. You make this stuff accessible, and it’s always cool to listen to. Keep it up man, and thanks again. PS I have an ELO rating of about 1700: happy to play on chess.com any time!
You are a badass. I appreciate your no bullshit attitude. It’s inspiring🔥🔥🔥🔥 love the playing
One of the best guitar players in the world, right here on RUclips! Tommy I have learned a lot from you, Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge! I’ll never be at your level but I’m sure having fun trying.
You’re inspirational to anyone that loves guitar!
Hey Tom. Thanks for these lessons. HS 93 was a great lesson and so was this one. Well, they all are, but these hit home with me for some reason. Maybe because my old guitar teacher when I was back in college started me on this as he was teaching me theory. He was such a badass and just a cool dude and you remind me of him. Great players with great attitudes and like you he was one of those guys that when he was done, he'd just say bye and was gone. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks.
Thanks Tom, I learned your intro and posted it on RUclips, hope you don’t mind. It immediately inspired me to try to learn it. :) thanks a million for all the videos! Cheers!
Getting older I miss the effortlessness with which I learned when I was young...then again it is so rewarding when you really get hold of something new and you're able to integrate that into your playing...so I'll pick up my ES-335 and try to do my very best...thanks Tom, your lessons are dearly appreciated!
Hey Tom... "how good do you wanna get?" What a beautifully simple point; people seem to yearn for shortcuts. Thanks for layin it down straight for us mortals👍
I appreciate your take on the way YOU play sir..... late bloomer myself, but not ashamed to still be learning after playing over 30 yrs....thx for taking the time to share from your garage.......it's cold!!!!!
Dude! I just returned from going down the Andy Reise rabbit hole! Thanks for the tip, he IS a badass!
Lee Sklar played some songs by Reba from 2007 about 1 month ago. He said you were the guitarist and that you had one oF the best RUclips channels and that we should check it out. He was right ! Love the playing and the banter. Hope you continue. V
Dude, thanks for sharing these videos. I relate 100%, including the bone crushers. A child is a blessing, but man.....
There definitely is something about that guitar and those pickups... but its the combination of that guitar with YOU that makes is really special!
Most of my guitar player friends and I played for years with only barre chords and pentatonics....some of my friends dont want to put in the work to understand theory and triads and such, but I always wanted to know more....and it was so hard to learn and understand, but in the last few years with you tube and guys like you and Guthrie and many others, I feel a freedom of knowledge in what I play.So at 55, I am definitely a late bloomer.....thank you for all yhat you do, and a shout out to all the other you tube guitar teachers who watch your videos , as I have learned from each of them too :)
Tom! Thanks so much for trying to explain what’s going on in your head when you play. I’ve been, in my opinion, a mediocre rock and blues guitarist for over 40 years. I’ve been bored with my playing for a long time. Last year, just before I found your channel, I decided to buy a book and learn some jazz fundamentals. One of the very first things covered was triads and inversions on every set of strings. The emphasis is on knowing the notes and knowing the intervals, everywhere. Things are starting to fall into place and I’m having fun again. Home Skoolin’s been a big part of that so, again, thank you.
By the way, I’ve watched every single video on your channel. Nice job on Jeff’s version of “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat”.
Hey Tom, I trust the quiet desperation of the session man hasn't been replaced by the drooling catatonia of the snowed-in parent ; ) Many, many thanks for all the beautiful music, inspirational lessons and authentic wisdom you've shared for friggin' FREE!!! Congrats on 50.1K/501chorusecho…the class grows!
The snowed in episodes have been next level homeskoolin great stuff tommy
Hi Tom! I've been watching your videos for the past two months or so, starting from the beginning I'm going here.
I don't use to comment to many videos, but your videos have been the most eye-opening and inspirational videos I have ever seen. I use to write all new ideas (chord voicings, modes, scales etc) into a notebook, and I have 10 pages dedicated to you as of now.
My newest album "Echoes" is totally inspired by you too.
I just want to say thanks for a million times for all th lessons and just being you.
Great "Things Going On" in this one btw :)
Greetings from Finland
This video is badass. You broke down the “learning theory” mentality perfectly. Hit us with the reality, brother Tom!! Loved the chess story. Bad ass. I’m selfishly hoping it snows more there so you can keep dropping the knowledge on us. Lol Take care, man.
Best episode ever, thanks
I am blown away by your humility. Having played for 50+ years (primarily weekends and after work) , your knowledge is so inspiring. Now that I am retired and have the time and energy to actually study the instrument, watching you is not only inspiring but eye opening to how simple it really is. But practice is king. Simple but,not necessarily easy.😁
It’s hard to describe how u paint the guitar players dilemma so well ...pure entertainment in many ways... for those at ur level and us in the non-professional level...
But playing as best as our fingers can
Kudos this was excellent entertainment
At 6:30 in the video. Thank you Tom! I am a late bloomer also and damn proud of it. Comments from guys like that used to make me feel like I could never "catch up" .... Then one day I realized music is not a competition it is simply a part of my life.
A day ain't complete without you. To be in the presence of genius is not to be underated. Thanks Tom.
Having shared a country and a lot of culture and TV with Slovenes, I'd say it's probably Boo-koh-vahts in Slovenia. Also, there are Bukovac toponyms here in Serbia, where it's definitely Boo-koh-vahts.
However, who cares :)
We're here for the painfully beautiful playing of uncle Larry.
Cheers and thanks for the music!
Yeah, Boo-koh-vatz is how the peeps from the Balkan would pronounce it.
The adapted steel -type piece at the beginning was delightful. Loved it
Hi Tom, I don't comment often but when you mentioned passion for playing it made me want to share something. I just turned 57 I started playing guitar when I was 6. Took lessons on an off ever since. I'm not a great player but I get the job done. I have over a thousand gigs under my belt as a weekend warrior and have played in 3 bands for the last few years. When I guy like you wants to share info about triads I listen. My passion has put me on stage with great local players. The passion never subsides. Please Keep sharing what you do. We all can learn more every day. For those guys who don't appreciate your free offering the can move along to some other site. You have more feel in each if these videos than I've seen in any other videos. Much appreciated.
One of the best HS's yet...and wow, that first 1:15!!!! And the add6's...in addition to classical country, those chords remind me of 1940s Andrews Sisters (or even 1960s Beach Boys) vocal harmonies. They compliment maj7 chords perfectly. And what perfect clean unaffected tone with TB on that 335. Nice all around!!!
Dear Tom, I'm 62 and sucks on guitar and getting desesperate when I try your big streched chords position but you know what I would never miss one of your video because even if I can only pick up at most 5% of all the great tricks that you share so graciously I love it big times. 1000 Thanks dear Uncle Larry
Tom I just love your show man. Serious. I am a 50 year old guitarist that has been playing a long time, and I have learned so much watching your series because I was always decent at theory, but nowhere near your level. That and the incredibly broad spectrum of styles you can play and me being mainly a Metal/Rock guitar player, it has just opened so many doors for me. So thanks!
Thanks Uncle. I turn 53 today and my guitar playing ability seems to me to be at about the level of your chess prowess from the great way you describe it. I do have to really work at it, for not a huge amount of gain. But I really enjoy it and I love listening to your little talks and incredible demos. Keep it up my good friend.
Really great lesson today Tom!
Best episode ever. Such beautiful sounding harmonies and chords. Come to the uk with Guthrie and play some shows - pls!!!!! That Gibson sounds soooo sweeeeet. This has to be the best content for any aspiring guitarist - keep trucking peeps. Hi from the UK btw. 🔥🔥🔥