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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @robscallon
    @robscallon 4 года назад +34

    Sick skating dude!

  • @jetblack7044
    @jetblack7044 4 года назад +2

    That jam you did with Ben, Dave was one of the best videos of yours

  • @gregantonowicz2818
    @gregantonowicz2818 4 года назад +1

    I love that the best player on RUclips is more of an improviser than a theory player!

  • @Terry_Dale
    @Terry_Dale 4 года назад +1

    More Ambient Improvisation please, love that side of your music sooooo much.

  • @motospablo822
    @motospablo822 4 года назад

    Gracias Alejo León !!!

  • @jamieturnbull617
    @jamieturnbull617 4 года назад +8

    Q: are we ever gonna see Dorje again. It’s been years since we had any social media activity and there was talk of an album a few times

  • @robertpurdy4452
    @robertpurdy4452 4 года назад

    Loved the skateboard moves! Nice to see you making some good times during this situation.

  • @TheCoronaMortis
    @TheCoronaMortis 4 года назад +20

    Hey Bea, Hope you're well my friend.
    As a self-taught guitarist with little theory knowledge, I've always found scales/modes to be very daunting, and when I sit down to learn different shapes and positions, I find my mind wonders and struggle to keep an interest in learning them. Are there any good or fun ways to approach getting out of bad habits and going to the same positions each time.
    Appreciate the advice, hope to see you soon.

    • @EpicStuffMan1000
      @EpicStuffMan1000 4 года назад +5

      I'd say before diving into just memorising scales and mode, understand the intervals that make them up. Fifths, fourths thirds etc.
      Memorising modes is fairly useless IMO before you understand why they are used and over which chords. After you learn about intervals, you'll understand way more about how to remember a scale, where that scale is all over the neck, and also build chords all over the neck from the scale. You'll be able to recognise something like "oh they're using a flat seventh in what looks like major otherwise, this is probably mixolydian", and you'll be able to improvise or come up with chords using that information.

    • @chrisdaviesguitar
      @chrisdaviesguitar 4 года назад +2

      Look for a post by Signals Music Studio, very good explanation on modes and how to use them with which chords.

    • @LoVeAmBiEnT
      @LoVeAmBiEnT 4 года назад +1

      I feel u. I get bored AF learning new things like that. Was easier when I was younger. I had a teacher who made learning more interesting than it is now, just learning scales etc.

    • @keesketsers5866
      @keesketsers5866 4 года назад

      The wa I do it : choose a suitable backing track, choose a shape/scale and then just jam out going up and down the scale varying the speed and attack. That way you are making music while learning the positions and shapes and it keeps you interested. Just choose a different backing track on youtube every time to keep it fresh and have fun with the scales. You will learn them way faster, learn to apply them and "play music" at the same time.

  • @DerekBratescu
    @DerekBratescu 4 года назад

    As your playing keeps evolving what inspires you to learn and how to get past any blocks you may have on the road to bettering yourself as a guitarist and musician? How do you challenge yourself to improve? I normally don’t like to be personal but I also have to say thanks because I had a friend who passed away who was highly into guitar and I lost the love for it for whatever reason after his death feeling his loss. Coming across your page there was something about the tones and style and knowledge/genuine passion that sparked the love again to learn. Your playing hits on an inspiring level to me and shows hope that life gets better, the emotions through music can help write a story that everyone can relate too. Thanks for the content and for being real.

  • @Schizmatizmify
    @Schizmatizmify 4 года назад

    Great to see those wrist guards on. As a fellow guitarist/skater, I don't know what I'd do if I were to bail and end up with a munted wrist. Good on you for keeping yourself safe.

  • @e.g.systems6146
    @e.g.systems6146 4 года назад

    One thing about speedloader saddles - I bought a set, and really like them, but when stringing up with a set of 12-60 (for C- tuning) I found that with the 60 guage string, the winding near the ball-end made it almost impossible to pull it into the speedloader so it reached the stability point where the ball-end was firmly up against the inner ridge. I got it to pull through eventually, but it will be a devilish job to get it out again! Slightly lighter (i.e. thinner) strings will probably be fine. Having said that, they seem just as stable as a clamped saddle once stretched in, and they save time!

  • @JayTheLane
    @JayTheLane 4 года назад

    Your fro could bring about world peace 🌍✌️

  • @hanomag251
    @hanomag251 4 года назад

    Ahhh Rita!!! Love of my life!!! :)

  • @muziqman100
    @muziqman100 4 года назад +2

    Rebea. Absolutely love your playing and style with Toska, your gear demos etc. I know you've been a big tube amp and pedal board guy for some time but have a Helix for your Frogleap gigs. I'm fairly certain alot of people would enjoy a Helix preset or two made by you to emulate your rig/tone, I definitely would. Your ambient and then big crunchy tones especially would be amazing.

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil 4 года назад +1

      Lol this comment is so funny, what I read is “I don’t sound like you, why don’t you sound like me instead?”

    • @muziqman100
      @muziqman100 4 года назад +1

      @@Ottophil you might not realize there is a big market for those that make and sell presets for numerous modellers/profilers, nevermind the hundreds of signature guitars and amps and pedals out there for players wanting to sound closer to their favorite guitarist.

  • @__s_t_w__
    @__s_t_w__ 4 года назад

    wicked Intro!!!!!!! 🔥👏🏼

  • @mitch3384
    @mitch3384 4 года назад

    I didn't pick you for a skateboarder bro, nice! I've just started getting back into it at 37. Never too late.

  • @JHOLE21
    @JHOLE21 4 года назад +1

    Was always a dream of mine to grow up and goto the berrics haha never fulfilled that dream but I'm glad I got into guitar years ago and found your AFRO!

  • @LittleShayman
    @LittleShayman 4 года назад

    all my favourite guitar tones come out of Rabea

  • @SpartanLaserCanon
    @SpartanLaserCanon 4 года назад

    Nice happy little chord progression at the end there. Cool looking guitar too. I'm gonna say it again, I love your picks \m/. I keep them with some other picks in an Animals as Leaders pick tin.

  • @Ryrkov
    @Ryrkov 4 года назад

    It would be very helpful if you could make a video of how you layer guitars
    Thanks in advance

  • @lairdherron8202
    @lairdherron8202 4 года назад

    dang rippin on the board yuueueueuuueueuue!

  • @mogwaiawgom
    @mogwaiawgom 4 года назад

    Great Intro, reminded me of Tycho.

  • @LoVeAmBiEnT
    @LoVeAmBiEnT 4 года назад +1

    Kings of Leon actually does a lot of left and right guitars Caleb will play something minimal and Matthew plays something to enhance that and they're panned right and left and always seems the sound great play together

    • @connorbutler5900
      @connorbutler5900 4 года назад

      Perfect example of this is Pyro. Beautifully blended atmospherical glory.

  • @nikodoesvideos
    @nikodoesvideos 4 года назад +20

    Any thoughts/reasoning behind the names Toska and Dorje? Love your music, cheers from Denmark!

    • @Burnt_Gerbil
      @Burnt_Gerbil 4 года назад +2

      Dorje is a Buddhist symbol. I remember Chappers talking about it in a video. It’s also called a Vajra.

    • @sparshpathak7962
      @sparshpathak7962 4 года назад

      It is also a weapon, a sort of double sided club. Mostly wielded by hindu gods.

  • @uzodinmandukwe8632
    @uzodinmandukwe8632 4 года назад

    Damn bro you looking good! Keep up the good work shit is inspiring!

  • @dazmondeo
    @dazmondeo 4 года назад

    The playing you show on "Rita" reminded me of Tommy Bolin :-)

  • @michaelseale3672
    @michaelseale3672 4 года назад +1

    Love your stuff brother ~~

  • @mJules3
    @mJules3 4 года назад

    Hey Bea! First of all thank you so much for all the inspiration! I'm more of a beginner-intermediate player (and late starter), currently working on your musicisum course and enjoying it a lot!
    Question #1: if you had to pick 5 pedals (tuner, MIDI controller and expression pedals not included) and get rid of everything else, which would you pick?
    Question #2: you recently mentioned working on a band project with Nolly. Is it going to be a instrumental band, or a will you guys go with a singer?
    Kindest regards from Germany! Hope to be able to see one of your projects live some time!

  • @garywalker8067
    @garywalker8067 4 года назад

    B, Just a quick thanks for a heads up on the Strymon Riverside. It’s awesome! Using to push my amp (Friedman JJ) sounds like a monster. Thanks dude, can’t wait to hit the studio.

  • @peterlawson584
    @peterlawson584 4 года назад

    How do Bea?
    Any news on Leave No Meat on the Bones and the next album? Itching for some new Toska since that in-studio tease. Keep smiling!

  • @BadMotivator66
    @BadMotivator66 4 года назад

    oh wow speedloaders make a tonne of sense now i googled them to see how they're designed. might have to search for some stainless steel ones now....

  • @foxbyday4300
    @foxbyday4300 4 года назад

    I absolutely love your playing ! Im keen to get back into skating, can you talk me through your set up ? Cheers

  • @Ob1311-x8b
    @Ob1311-x8b 4 года назад

    Trey flip for the win ,, broooo!!!

  • @jackreeves6452
    @jackreeves6452 4 года назад

    Hi Bea, hope you’re doing good. Any news on when you are releasing new Toska after those making of videos you put out? Can’t wait to hear it!

  • @davidg4726
    @davidg4726 4 года назад

    Hey Bea! You are a really great player, and I would like to know how you continue to be inspired. Also, I would like to know whether you and/or your band will be performing in San Diego, California in the near future? Details please, and Thanks!

  • @nickwilson6888
    @nickwilson6888 4 года назад +2

    When you move your jaw when you play, are you doing a singalong with what you're playing, keeping time, or actually have no control over it? I imagine it gets tired after a long session

  • @grantsly9548
    @grantsly9548 4 года назад

    Hey Bea, I am a huge fan of your videos and playing style. I was wondering if you would ever consider tabbing Fire By the Silos

  • @AmbushtheCabaret1
    @AmbushtheCabaret1 4 года назад

    Hey man, where is your new baritone signature model? Haven't seen it since the reaction video. Love both colours, love your sound, your music and your taste!

  • @le_cafarrd
    @le_cafarrd 4 года назад +1

    Positive Grid Spark or Boss Katana? Which one'll be your current recommendation for a beginner in terms of sound?

  • @grasshopperhawk
    @grasshopperhawk 4 года назад

    Thanks, Rabea. I miss you and Matt soundin' like.

  • @ОлегСевостьянов-г9м

    awesome

  • @LonelyRocker
    @LonelyRocker 4 года назад

    You present a lot of different options on your channel but what method do you find yourself recording with most often? Amp/Cab, Amp/Di, Modelling or plugins?

  • @inzanestrings
    @inzanestrings 4 года назад

    Any chance you would get to demo some of Meris effects stuff? They do all sorts of cool effects that I think you could do some really cool stuff with and i would love to see how you work with it

  • @andychild7632
    @andychild7632 4 года назад

    Hi Bea, will you be doing tabs for FBTS?

  • @ashtondezwarte8368
    @ashtondezwarte8368 4 года назад

    Just would like to let you know you’ve helped influence my gear purchases and how I play guitar and record can’t thank you enough (P.S. whenever I talk about you or your music to anyone who doesn’t know who you are I tell them “basically he’s my Eddie Van Halen”)

  • @Major_Fuzzz
    @Major_Fuzzz 4 года назад

    How do you get that perfect almost dirty/almost clean ambient tone like in Asylum?? Where you've got the exact right amount of low end and high end, perfect amount of dirt, and doesn't sound overly compressed or anything

  • @jamesjessop6868
    @jamesjessop6868 4 года назад

    Hey Bea, what scales and tunings do you prefer for your ambient playing?

  • @benjiryder6641
    @benjiryder6641 4 года назад

    Will you ever put out some Achetype: Nolly presets? Please?

  • @BenHartwellGuitar
    @BenHartwellGuitar 4 года назад

    wanna try my Suhr Modern? ;)

  • @sparshpathak7962
    @sparshpathak7962 4 года назад

    dude can you please give a tutorial to the second riff in the riff wars video? it's that outro riff from 'siggy pop' and your signature guitar video.

  • @midasmazairac3226
    @midasmazairac3226 4 года назад

    Have you ever tried the Empress Zoia? Are you interested in trying one?

  • @pauliefear
    @pauliefear 4 года назад

    Now that you're back on the skateboard, any chance we'll get to see you behind the drumkit again?

  • @aaronakers2942
    @aaronakers2942 4 года назад

    Anyone have a link to the speedy saddles?

  • @guitarlover8833
    @guitarlover8833 4 года назад

    So I understand that the victory kraken has been your main amp(s) for quite some time now... and I know in toska, you being the only guitarist, thickness is more than welcomed... however in a two guitar band (say dorje for example) would you use or recommend a guitarist use a boost in front of the kraken (say in a two guitar, drop c tuned band)? To be blunt, would you ever use a tube screamer in front of a kraken?

  • @chitarrafaidate
    @chitarrafaidate 4 года назад

    Are you working torwards any new music recently during lockdown? Either for Toska, dorje or solo stuff?

  • @Bok_Choei
    @Bok_Choei 4 года назад

    Would you make anymore videos on song writing? Maybe something about connecting ideas?

  • @mcmurphylik6047
    @mcmurphylik6047 4 года назад

    Hi Rebbea, thanks for everything that you do, for music, your creation motivation me a lot, THX ))) I want to get your signature model CHAPMAN ML3 STANDART in MENSIS GREY, because I want a biting, crunchy, aggressive but groovy guitar in EXTREME, RATM, DREAM THEATER, INTERVALS style, with modern sound and affordable price, I want your objective recommendation, did I make the right choice?

  • @MrPoilleke
    @MrPoilleke 4 года назад +4

    Hey Rabea, l am a skateboard builder, would you like 'Your' special board, one with your logo and specs? Pascal from Brussels

  • @maclarke74
    @maclarke74 4 года назад

    Do you have much experience with fretless guitar? I recently acquired one and I'm keen to hear about other guitarist's experiences.

  • @bartoszfrackowiak5845
    @bartoszfrackowiak5845 4 года назад

    Q&A 19
    when Toska play a concert in Poland ?
    we have a lot of fantastic festival in summer

  • @chrisdaviesguitar
    @chrisdaviesguitar 4 года назад

    Have you tried any Blackstar amps? say like the HT Stage 100? Or how about a Harley Benton guitar? Will you be running any more of those ambient tutorials?

  • @mikeyj3512
    @mikeyj3512 4 года назад +1

    So I'm thinking about experimenting with stero rigs and I have to ask, if you double track a stereo rig, pan one left and one right, will it have the same affect as quad tracking???

    • @RabeaMassaad
      @RabeaMassaad  4 года назад +1

      What I would do in that situation is a dual amp rig either side, so you’re technically double tracking a ‘stereo’ rig but more like a dual amp blend either side

    • @mikeyj3512
      @mikeyj3512 4 года назад

      @@RabeaMassaad I've never thought about that actually, but unfortunately I don't have 4 amps

    • @mikeyj3512
      @mikeyj3512 4 года назад

      @@RabeaMassaad also have you ever shown this in a video if so direct me towards that please

  • @LockStoppageSandwich
    @LockStoppageSandwich 4 года назад

    Q&A 19
    Can you do some vids on how you put together your ambient stuff ????

  • @josuastangl7140
    @josuastangl7140 4 года назад +3

    Q: What chair is that?
    I've only seen flippable armrests on yours and Nolly's, seems perfect for playing guitar!

    • @Arch_Stanton.
      @Arch_Stanton. 4 года назад

      Herman Miller Aeron. Not cheap though... You can probably find some shitty cheap Chinese copies that have a similar kind of armrests. Just google "office chair flip-up arms"

    • @josuastangl7140
      @josuastangl7140 4 года назад

      @@Arch_Stanton. pretty sure this is not an Aeron and the Aeron also doesn't have flippable armrests.
      Fluff and Misha have Aerons, I think.
      Seems like that's the industry standard.

    • @Arch_Stanton.
      @Arch_Stanton. 4 года назад

      @@josuastangl7140 You are right. That was the reason why I recommended it in the first place... Anyway, there are tons of office chairs with flip-up arms. Rabeas chair looks more like this one ("Office Hippo" @ Amazon): www.amazon.co.uk/Office-Hippo-Chair-Fabric-Black/dp/B01FVSPHYO/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=office+chair+flip+up+arms&qid=1593629488&sr=8-8

  • @Speyside
    @Speyside 4 года назад

    Totally random question: why wear your watch on your right wrist? Would think that as someone who plays right-handed it’s far more likely to get in the way or mar the finish of your guitar than if you wore it on your fretting hand.

    • @RabeaMassaad
      @RabeaMassaad  4 года назад

      I don’t like the restriction on my left wrist. Barely notice it on the right to be fair

  • @rpaulisan
    @rpaulisan 4 года назад

    Q: Do you still sit down and study any particular songs/ bands/ artists or do you mostly do your own stuff nowadays?
    PS keep up the awesome work!

  • @katoyelovni
    @katoyelovni 4 года назад

    Hi, Rabea. I've a new strat and when I engage my Analogman Bc183 I pick a radio station. It doesn't happen with my old strat. Any thoughts on what might be causing this? Pickups, pots, cap? Thanks, man!

  • @rolandspatzierer3499
    @rolandspatzierer3499 4 года назад

    Hi Bea!
    Haven't seen you using your Kemper in quite a while now. Are you not using it anymore? If you still do, how and where is it used? Cheers from Austria, love your channel.

  • @travishutts6008
    @travishutts6008 4 года назад

    Are you working on material for GG 3? Could you release SILO as a single on streaming platforms? You rock!

  • @tobymac21
    @tobymac21 4 года назад

    Hey Rabea, I'm Rubio, big fan. Your videos are an event for me and my circle of friends. In my band we typically favor ESP and LTD guitars; our singer has 6 or 7 different deluxe Eclipse models and I had 3 older Forest model basses before upgrading to Warwick. Our drummer even has a 7-string Horizon. Do you have any opinions on this particular brand. I think I've heard you mention them, but don't recall you playing any. Also when are you coming to Texas?

  • @r4m522
    @r4m522 4 года назад +2

    I have mayones duvell elite. Feels like i just started to play a real guitar, i have also kiesel but quality difference between those two custom guitars are just too much! mayones runs this business heavily and brutally good, outstanding!

  • @aledhughes1968
    @aledhughes1968 4 года назад

    #askthefro - Hi Bea, do you get any noise complaints from your neighbours? I'm in the process of buying my first home, and would like a similar setup to yours, but I'm a little concerned about what the neighbours would think once I crank up my dual rec! Have you done anything in your room to keep the sound in and not annoy your neighbour's? And was this a factor when you decided to buy/rent your house? Thanks, Aled.

  • @flatmatt123
    @flatmatt123 4 года назад

    Do you still have your British standard ml1?

  • @conormackinnon4622
    @conormackinnon4622 4 года назад +4

    “Skates Like” on Andertons TV?

  • @jiros00
    @jiros00 4 года назад

    Rabea looks like Steve Lukather - guitarist with Toto.

  • @edwinbarker7763
    @edwinbarker7763 4 года назад

    Q: If you could have 1 guitar, amp, pedal from yr collection, what would they be?
    Massive fan bro and yr a huge inspiration! Cheers for everything

  • @MisterPLayFail
    @MisterPLayFail 4 года назад

    Hey Rabea what is your experience with some ultra low tunings like meshuggah new wage war and architects weird Double F# F# (for it is still a 7string where 6 string just vanished ) did you ever tried them ? Did it work out for you or nah keep it at A/B like your baritone guitars ?

  • @screaminroaches
    @screaminroaches 4 года назад

    Q. What have you been doing to get in shape? you're looking mega ripped now! (congrats)

  • @benevans7406
    @benevans7406 4 года назад

    What kind of headphones are best for keeping the high volume tube tones without blowing out me ears or upsetting my neighbors cat?

  • @67er_matze97
    @67er_matze97 4 года назад

    my CS Strat that looks just like Rita :)

  • @MATCHLESS789
    @MATCHLESS789 3 года назад

    When the next episode of Ask The Fro? ;)

  • @planetsab
    @planetsab 4 года назад +1

    Nobody asked when the new Toska track is coming? Been waiting for months... ;-)

  • @josivanalipio
    @josivanalipio 4 года назад

    great mestre \,,/

  • @LoVeAmBiEnT
    @LoVeAmBiEnT 4 года назад

    Hey how long did it take you to get your legs back after not skating for so long?

    • @RabeaMassaad
      @RabeaMassaad  4 года назад

      I’d say a couple weeks properly. Like in terms of being able to go for a session at the park, and be able to walk the next day hahah

    • @LoVeAmBiEnT
      @LoVeAmBiEnT 4 года назад

      @@RabeaMassaad that's good to know that it wasn't That bad!! I used to skate as well, pretty much from age 8-20. After seeing u do that tre flip off that bank (couple months ago I think). Got me inspired to pick up my board. Legs were a bit wobbly for sure. (u inspired me to play guitar again as well,). Life is fun again! Thanks Bea your awesome!!

  • @dobby240
    @dobby240 4 года назад +2

    questions for the afro? Dear Afro, What products does Rabea use on you? and do you like them?

  • @mrcoatsworth429
    @mrcoatsworth429 4 года назад

    I have tried a Mayones duvelle and it absolutely wasn't for me. The neck was so thin and flat. It makes a wizard neck feel like a Les Paul. I've also tried a different, more traditional Mayones (don't remember the name), which I liked better. Quality was great, but playing-wise, it just couldn't justify the price tag. Just didn't work for me, which was kind of disappointing, because those guitars look awesome. Everyone is different after all. So my advice is: go try it out. Nobody but you can know what you like or don't like.

  • @FELLA868
    @FELLA868 4 года назад

    Q: Strat or Les paul??

  • @ljuky
    @ljuky 4 года назад

    Hmmm, a clothing brand named Sleepless with some shirts having design reminiscent of Sleep Token members, plus you said in a recent video that you know a member of the band. Coincidence? :D

  • @StefanosAndritsios
    @StefanosAndritsios 4 года назад +2

    First!!!

  • @eskoriakiebraqeyo7942
    @eskoriakiebraqeyo7942 4 года назад

    hey man, could you make a playthrough of Outspoken? it would be awesome

  • @planetsab
    @planetsab 4 года назад

    John Suhr goes "hold my beer"

  • @brandonhobbs3580
    @brandonhobbs3580 4 года назад

    Is there anyone more cool than you? I think not :p love from southern Ontario Canada on Canada day :p.. rock on brotha man \m/

  • @icezydrift
    @icezydrift 4 года назад

    Dave need something in his sound, like Billy S. Just my thinking.

  • @low2k
    @low2k 4 года назад

    ... the Shop needs bigger Shirts :D

  • @TheYespie
    @TheYespie 4 года назад

    And now for the ulimate question... What hair products does the Afro use?

  • @electriceyeaudio2100
    @electriceyeaudio2100 4 года назад

    Hi Rabea I gave you a MUD KILLER pedal at Namm 2020 and I've trying to contact you without success. Please check your email .

  • @dreiight
    @dreiight 4 года назад

    Hey bea, Please notice me 🙏 Can you sing and then play the guitar 🎸 Thanks!

  • @kenjistevens3079
    @kenjistevens3079 4 года назад

    Cc

  • @7DavesToDie
    @7DavesToDie 4 года назад

    I think what we all wanna know is. When are you gonna post that Soldano video!!!

  • @milkandmeat
    @milkandmeat 4 года назад

    damn dude, how much weight have you lost? you look like a completely new man. fro still same size though