Josh Smith teaches Soul and R&B Rhythm Playing
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Josh takes us through a whole myriad of rhythm styles that have been the hallmark of Soul and R&B guitar playing. Many are a subtle combination of lead and rhythm patterns that sit beautifully under horn and vocal lines. Some of the pioneers of these styles are Steve Cropper, Teenie Hodges, Cornell Dupree and Bobby Womack.
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Would you consider adopting me?
Let's not forget Pop Staples and Curtis Mayfield. Very important in rhythm and blues and an influence on Hendrix.
Yes!!!!!!! All day!! And my uncle Wah Wah Watson!!
Amen!!
And Ernie Isley
YESSSSS
Yep. Hendrix was a soul player for sure
Josh is incredibly well versed in the origins of the different styles. Also, his talent level is so highly developed as to render him fully capable of playing examples of each style. Very impressive!
That Gibson sounds phenomenal.
Do you know which gibson is that?
@@stogies3 I think it’s a Super 400.
@@richsackett3423 Thank you
i was thinking the gibson Johnny Smith
L-5
@@stogies3 It's an early-mid '50s Gibson ES-350
Nice History of Rhythm & Blues and Soul.
Man I love that Steve Cropper!
You are Straight Lumbre!
I wish Josh would start his own podcast about blues guitar history, that would be awesome.
yes for sure!!!!
That'd be dope
Hell yes
Totally agree
That would be awesome!!!
*Josh playing something that is most definetly NOT really simple*
"You can hear that's really simple"
This makes you feel happy
It is simple, but its so brilliantly used that it makes it look and sound difficult.
Thanks for that man. I thought i was the only one who was thinking; "Gee, i sure as heck can't do that!" Nice to know i'm not alone. But i'll still attempt it. My way tho. it's just easier that way. i'm pretty good at Soul Man now, but of course, it really wasn't all that hard. Regards from Vancovuer BC! ss
What he means is it is harmonically simple: just natural majors and minors, and really the most common chords you can think of (I, IV, V and vi). Of course, the genius is in wringing so much music and soul out of those few simple harmonies.
I could probably play some of that stuff but i wouldn't say its simple
Why do double stop's sounds so dang pretty
I guess because they are thirds if you play them on the G and B string and thirds are very integral
This needs to be at least 30 minutes long. Or a 10 episodes sesson of 30 minute episodes. I want so much more. I am ready to learn. Yay.
There's never been an easier, cheaper or a better time to play any instrument than now, especially guitar.
@@bluespig1 that's true, and all the knowledge spread out there. This is truely a golden age to learn anything, compared to 10 years ago? Wow.
Yeah , give us a Ken Burns history of jazz but Josh Smith history of soul
It needs to be 30 minutes long so we can catch the tail on that reverb. lol
Seriously though, Josh is crazy good.
Yay.
Hendricks must have listened
You made me in 6 minutes and two seconds get a bunch of arm tattoos and buy a classic semi hollow Gibson and also buy a bunch of old soul vinyls...my wife now needs to speak to you on what your guitar playing did to me 🤣
I think maybe Hendrix picked up on some of that Cornell Dupree style, for what he did in Little Wing, which I always attributed to Jimi himself. But everyone's always stealing :-) Ok, later he mentioned Hendrix copying it... I'm not master of this history. It's cool to hear about it.
You nailed it. Such good licks. To get lost in Cropper, Young, Dupree, Womack, Hendrix-Isley, and more is probably one of the most rewarding rabbit holes to get lost in as a guitarist.
“and then you have Curtis Mayfield and that should be it’s own video” I would love for Josh to do a whole video on guitar Mayfieldisms!
Josh Smith saying, "This is really simple," is like a heart surgeon saying, "Removing this beating organ and putting in a new one? Real simple!" LOL #mastermusician
Man oh man you PLAYED that "Rainy Night In Georgia!"
I think I'll learn it too now!🎸
Hearing 50s/60s rhythm guitar parts isolated sounds and feels SO GOOOD man. They sound so huge taken out of the thin, muffled recordings where we’re used to hearing them.
Can you imaging how awesome those chess records and Motown bands sounded LIVE?!
A Curtis Mayfield video would be amazing!
Be hard to do without a major retuning. He tuned to the black keys.
When you mention the MoTown sound as three guys ... I have to add that on some of those tracks one of those Guys was actually a Gal ... named Carol Kaye ...
She didn't play for motown but the wrecking crew
Can anyone please tell me what type of Gibson that is? Looks and sounds amazing!
damn u got busy brother
you forgot reggie young out of memphis too but he has interviews where he says he got it from bobby womack
I was wondering why this video wasn’t 59 minutes long, then I got to the part where you mentioned Curtis Mayfield needing his own separate video entirely hahah!
So clear, so on point. More Cornell Dupree!! Thank you, Josh!
Josh Smith is a national treasure. He should get more recognition for preserving and teaching America's music.
1:52 "now, you can hear that's really simple" LMFAO 😭
I really hope Josh does a video on Curtis Mayfield. That would be a great lesson.
but C.Mayfield never played in standard tuning
@@2009framat you have tuners for a reason. Use them!
@@petehaight1139 What do you want to tell me? I do not understand your comment.
@@petehaight1139 I play quite often in alternate tunings. But about 95% of the guitarists stay in the standard tuning and intend to do so. That is at least my experience in more than 40 years of playing the guitar.
@@2009framat I just never thought that going to a new tuning was all that difficult or a great commitment, unless you’re tuning to Robert Fripp’s new standard tuning.
When i think about stevie ray, Rory Gallagher, jimi hendrix i always think what it must have been like to see those guys back in there prime. As soon as were able im going to see Josh live because i can finally stop dreaming about the greats of the past and see one of the greats of the future now
Infectious enthusiasm…… and some seriously tasty playing…
An obsession worth nurturing!
This is a wonderful and informative video. It great you’re giving Tiny Hodges and Steve Cropper credit, but I was hoping you’d give Charles Skipp Pitts credit as well. Charles was responsible for showing that line to Steve Cropper, as well as influencing that style to Jimi Hendrix as well. He’s also responsible for great lines like Wilson pickets I’m in love, and Isley brothers “it’s your thing” and the Wah Wah part to Isaac Hayes’ Shaft. I was fortunate enough to tour with Skipp in a Version of the Funk brothers, with Jack Ashford and Joe Hunter. Skipp told me all kinds of stories on the tour bus like this. Cornell Dupree will always be one of my favourite guitarist as well. Once again great video I hope this doesn’t come off as being rude.
Thank you KC, never had heard of Mr. Pitts, spent the last day marinating and learning licks
Kristopher Craig good comments. Jimi learned a lot from Cornell, too. I hear it in his playing.
Maaaaaaaaaaaan, a Curtis Mayfield video. Don't tease me like that.
Great history and great lesson. Absolutely love that axe...L5?
I cut my teeth as a young guitar player on Stax and Hi Records. Teeny and the Colonel are Soul music guitar royalty. By the way...I need that T shirt...3X please...👍🏾
Ah i thought it was an old emperor. L-5 might be right tho.
ScalezSF Did L5s have P90 dogears? I think it’s some ES model, but not sure which. JOSH!! Throw us a bone!
What a nice guitar bro ....luv it!!!! nice vid btw
Jimi Hendrix played like that also especially during his session years
My Dad was lucky enough to see him at a small venue in England with Little Richard
Yes, He played with Cornell Dupree.
I was just gonna say jimi slayed this all day
Yes, he mentions this at the end of the video
Josh, would love to see your take on Jimmy Nolen!
Wow… I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.
Holy CRAP I've loved josh smith but now I have a whole new appreciation for him. His music history of the blues is awesome
Now that's Rhythm & Blues and Soul American Music.
This is great but more like a demo than a tutorial. Is there another series where he slows it down and breaks it down ? tab would be awesome too.
My favourite guitar style. So creamy cool
You can see where Jimmy Hendrix got his playing from
These lessons and walk-throughs are invaluable!
What guitar is that.. gorgeous?
Never heard an L5 without flatwounds. Doin that guitar justice!
Yeah maybe a rhythm course on TrueFire! That'd be great! I would buy that in a heartbeat!
Man, it’s *so* valuable to be putting guitar technique and styles into the cultural context the way Josh does here. Connecting all this to specific players and their regions helps us understand and respect the roots.
Just brings me back to the Roots’ watching this. Josh Your a great player & historian/teacher. Those early players from the 50s vocal groups live the Clovers’ were the pioneers. That early Blues/R&B/Soul was the Best. I’m sure Glad I kept much of my Doo-Wop/Blues Vinyl from that Era. Gotta Love that Gibson ES-350. I’ll take a wild guess and -bet it’s a ‘56’ 🇺🇸
Insane history lessons - thanks Josh.
Nice ES-350 must be about 1952 , has two P-90s and 4 knobs ..one of Gibson's best Archtops , sounds great plays like butter !
Gregg Yeah, obviously early 50s
Ffs Josh Smith is an absolute genius 🙏🏻
Damn that is my dream guitar, love that rig!
Great job! I think of Soul and R&B as coming from both Blues and Black Gospel...
As per the sentiment of other comments on here, someone really needs to sign Josh Smith up and give him free reign to do a series on the development of guitar playing in the 20th century. He is a masterful player, but also an articulate and knowledgable historian. There is an audience for this way beyond guitar players.
Always a pleasure and a learning experience to watch Josh Smith, great stuff !
Love the hats off to Bobby Womack - some of his records have the most beautiful fills and embellishments. Love the lesson v inspiring 👍
Title should have been: **Josh Smith teaches Soul and R&B Rhythm Playing History
Wonderful playing and analysis!
Boy, that's one beautiful guitar that you have!
Is it an ES-350?
EricCirca6566 I was wondering the same thing. What model is that Josh?
@@tomcoryell its an es-350
That looks like a L5. My uncle Wah Wah Watson used a L5 on countless hit records!!! Got to mention my uncle! He was one of the top rated rhythm session guitarist EVER!!!!! RIP!
And Charles Fearing!
only jimi hendrix developed all these things..... playing rhythm plus lead at the same time or double stops came from hendrix
Naah! Hendrix had a lot of influences, but guys before him were playing both rhythm and lead as a style before he was born. Check it out!
Love this - would also love to see Josh’s take on Teenie Hodges... another incredible Soul guitarist who was incredible at using different voicings to constantly vary things up
Josh you have been really helpful on my guitar journey. Thanks
Josh Smith, start a podcast! Give us your knowledge!
Josh, you’re such an amazing player. What are the chords you play on the Steve cropper bit for soothe me?
There are little diatonic and pentatonic phrases and double stops outlining the chords, but the chords are the one, six minor, four and five of A flat major - A flat major, F minor, D flat major and E flat major. Hope that helps!
Start with the barre chords and just hit a few strings to get triads. I guess rewind a lot and play the video slowly to pick out each bit.
Love Josh's enthusiasm for the great progression of R&B! Cool.
EPIC..thank you
I could listen to this bloke talk guitar for years straight
When this dude talks, I stop and listen. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for producing a video about this topic. Not everyone wants to "shred". Steve Cropper really is the man for Soul and Traditional R&B in my view.
I actually can’t shred…gawd knows I tried, LOL.
Teaches? More like demonstrates and discusses. Was great playing however!
Steve Cropper- Stax Teenie Hodges- Royal Studios What about Reggie Young over at American Studios?
Good point
That spring reverb🔥
Yes sir Josh! Bobby was the next favorite to my uncle Wah Wah Watson! Melvin Ragin, please do something in him!!! RIP uncle!!!!!
Holy fuck wah wah Watson was your uncle??? I would’ve loved to just sit with him and pick his brain. He’s played on many of my favorite records. Such a legendary figure.
The Cornell Dupree style could easily be played by Jimi Hendrix (think of the burning of the midnight lamp, or the wind cries Mary).
Cool because they came up playing in King Curtis band together.
What an amazing player and equally amazing lesson. Thanks Josh!
If you want to learn some of these licks and like me need to slow things down you can set playback to half in settings and pitch is not affected yeow
Thank you so much for doing this lesson, i wanted to learn 'soothe me' since you played it a few weeks back!
Josh i love that there still ppl who love this stuff.....i wasnt born, but its like i was born with a certain affinity for this music and blues of course im obsessed....if you like this wait till you here my album...it wouldve been done, but the powers that be decided to bring some electronic producer to try and ruin this sound...So i took creative control back and its gonna be a classic! if you love this music and blues which is a definite from your videos, your gonna dig it! just wish i had that tape machine you got...let me borrow it for a minute! lol god bless admire your talent!
2:45 to 3:30!!!! So smooth. Is there a song with this sound??
Yes the song Josh is playing at that time you mentioned is a song called "Rainy Night in Georgia". If you search on RUclips a few people have covered this, Brook Benton (I think he did the original) and also Randy Crawford and others. Hope that helps.
If you want to learn how to play it many people on RUclips also have lessons on this.
Cool lesson and ideas bro, cheers..BUT PLEASE Tune your guitar up though!😆😅I dont get that..Cos i know you hear it too😁You actually say it later in the lesson..Again Great lesson man..Thanks i learn these
Man, rainy night in Georgia sounded amazing, Josh plays so nice
I really wish he explained the chords/triads and intervals so we could learn why he calls it simple.
Thanks Josh, that's some beautiful stuff right there. Love it. You are awesome. Love and peace ✌️☮️
2:11 "It's also f... Brilliant!" Keeping it PG Josh! :P
Excellent video!
Reggie Young in Memphis? Great lesson. Thanks.
Is it just me or it is obvious where Jimi Hendrix style came from?
That's a gorgeous sounding (And looking) Gibson.
mk win, I agree. Unless I missed it in the comments, the question still stands regarding what model it is. Actually, it doesn't really matter to me what model it is. I like it period.
Steve Douglas Took some looking, because I’m not up all the Gibson models, but it seems this is a 1940s or 1950s ES-350.
@@darwinsaye Very kind of you to reply mk win. I really appreciate it. 1950s ES-350, I'll go with that. Thank again!
What Gibson model is that?
Amazing
Thank yoo ✨
I’ve only recently discovered Josh but man oh man I’m hooked! After Covid you need to come to Austin!!
5:25 because unbeknownst to most Jimi was in the fuckin isley brothers at the start!! madness. great lesson dude thanks
With Wilson Pickett and Little Richard too, until Richard decided Jimi was "prettier" and fired him ;)
Man! On a whim I decided to google you, and the Rhino cats. I saw the name of this video, and thought to myself, "is this that 13 y/o I saw playing at one of the clubs at the Xroads area of 62nd blvd. in Ft. Lauderdale? " holy shit i think it is and wow your still amazing! Def filled out since last I saw you.
Could you please tell us which guitar and amp you are playing at the beginning of your videos? It would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
This guy is awesome, I loved watching this.... and need to go work on my stuff
Came to see Bonamassa this last wknd in Jackson. (yes city does not win awards for maintaining anything)
Was beside myself to find you on stage! My two favorite players have been you and Jack Pearson for years.
Thank you!
NEVER SAW A GUITAR LIKE THAT...EVEN BACK IN THE 60s....AND I HAVE BEEN LOOKING
Cool 🤩