“And the lick I’ve chosen is quite possibly one of the sickest licks I’ve ever heard” best guitar commentary 😂 it really is incredible. Great video Chad, great analysis and playing. Thank you for posting 👍
So I’ve been a metal head for years, and I’ve recently had a change in tastes. In the process, that means I’ve become extremely interested in jazz, and less distortion. Some serious voodoo happening in those fingers man. Good video!
Hello im a guitar guy have a eyesight problem but still at the learning area so your inspiring me to play more.and keep the playing coming I love your music.peace
I love the fact that you’re not only analyzing George’s playing but also his body/facial language. I’m not sure the planet will ever see another player like George, he is the true definition of one of a kind
George has been analyzed so many times by so many different guys he does things at lighting speed and precision with impeccable timing. I be wondering is he thinking of all his runs and riffs beforehand or is he just reacting naturally? Being a former child prodigy his mind, skills and approach is just different, he just does it and let everyone else figure it out. He himself may not can explain all that he does his musicial mind is off the charts. You do a fantastic job explaining a section that he does and it took awhile for you (a very good player) to figure it out. He has tons of songs and remarkable solos that make even an accomplished player shake their heads. To continually come up with different complex solos over a long and distinguished career without being redundant says he is a master of the guitar. Nice job explaining for us regular guitarist.
My friend was AT the Weekend in L.A. concert. Man, I wish I was there to hear this song performed. One of the great live jazz pop albums ever recorded.
This is great Chad! I dig how you put some emphasis on the actual phrasing & dynamics of the line as opposed to just a harmonic analysis. Those picking dynamics of George are really something.
Jeez man! That’s great! I’ve just made the switch to the Benson kind-of upward pickslant technique and it’s made a world of difference. Thanks for this, I’ll will definitely be adding this to my vocabulary!
That brother's been around a long time. He singlehandedly bridged classical music to jazz. Few have done what this brother's done. There's Deep Purple; John McLaughlin, Yes, and others. But brother George was the first nationally broadcast.
Thanks for the great video. The lick is a variation of a lick that Wes Montgomery often used eg. in Four on Six. It’s much easier if you rework the fingering to play it with some slides and only 3 fingers. I’m pretty sure that’s how benson plays it too.
as a musician that enjoys martial arts, seeing his flow state reminded me of a fighter totally zoned in as well. licks are a lot like martial arts combos that one keeps holstered i guess. working at GC, a person asked me what the difference was between riffs and licks... this video is a great break down on that difference.
Best thing RUclips has recommended to me in a while. Instant subscribe, and then seeing that you also make IDM and sample Alan Watts... I couldn't be more thrilled to find you
That's a cool analysis and I do that a lot I like Melody Faye and I draw e ergy from Bbking Ray Parker and all of the blues world.its funny but I listen to alot of players and in my head I see myself playing my own sturming and they are there also .and I find myself listening like you to to those complexlicks and wonder on the cheap guitar that im aying the lick I hear but im learning more about the positions and licks so here I am.and I really really loved the review.
Great video George Benson is a phenomenal guitarist thanks for sharing. Can you share your personal insight and interpretation of guitar? It's refreshing to hear someone who's gifted that's unique and different. Blessings
I think the ultimate sickest George Benson link is when he’s in the B section on affirmation any breaks into the improvisation soloing park any place is amazing lake that I have no idea how we did it people have transcribed it and I have no idea how they were able to transcribe it
GB does construct his licks and Breezing solo is a perfect example. there’s a lot of recordings even now are not much different than the original solos on that album. The more interesting question is why he chose to do a C Minor arpeggio etc. because then you can construct your own darn solos using your technique.
Great line. I think George plays the whole thing at the 5th fret which works equally well for me, but I don't think it's that important if you can say what you want to say.
Nice job on this video. One comment however; why didn't you talk about what the right hand does on this lick? It's so important to the execution and style.
Wow!!!! Nice brother!!!! I wanna play like u and George. Lol How many years did it take u to develop your right hand. Did you practice everyday and how long
cool, dude...I love George and used to try (poorly, nowhere near your level) to analyze, learn and emulate; 15 times in a row? uh, yeah...been there, done that....
Great line and way to play it! But, in my opinion watching the vid George plays this all in one position starting with the C (pinky) in 10th position on the low E string. For me that is a much easier way to play it, less streching and no position shifts.
Hi Chad, and greetings to you from Ireland, where I have just discovered and subscribed to your channel. This is a fantastic lesson and George has always been a favorite of mine, despite the fact that I'm not a "jazzer" by any means. You are a fantastic player yourself, and I look forward to checking out some more of the content on your channel. Do you have any suggestions on how to pick the lick - as in alternate picking, economy picking etc. Stay well in these strange and unpredictable times. :-) Sean.
I didn't know that CJ can play jazz guitar
aaahh sheet here we go ageen
Aaahhhhaahahaa, damn true
#gta lol
I told you to follow the damn changes, CJ!
ahah thats the missing easter egg
“And the lick I’ve chosen is quite possibly one of the sickest licks I’ve ever heard” best guitar commentary 😂 it really is incredible. Great video Chad, great analysis and playing. Thank you for posting 👍
"It's fast, it's beautiful, and it's just sick". You said it well! And put some justice on it with your lesson! Thanks!
Excellent Points , Chad 👍🏽
From One (of Many..) Benson-nite to another 🙏🏽✊🏾🙏🏽🤗
Amen 🙏🏽✊🏾🙏🏽👍🏽
This explains a lot about Benson's playing. How he takes something simple and just plays it extremely well. Thanks.
GB's the goat
I enjoyed this very much. I first started listen to George in 1972. Thanks!
So I’ve been a metal head for years, and I’ve recently had a change in tastes. In the process, that means I’ve become extremely interested in jazz, and less distortion. Some serious voodoo happening in those fingers man. Good video!
This is some mighty fine guitar playing and instruction.
This lesson is pure Gold! Ty.....
GB is the best Jazz/funk/blues guitarist💥and oh man what a voice too.
Cool man! Never heard you play but you definitely can
Dude, I'm just 53 seconds into this video and I feel like it's Christmas time. Thanks. I love GB.
This is awesome. George Benson is absolutely one of the best guitarists ever!
Flow=FE (focused energy). Transcends preparation (space-time continuum) and morphs into application. Great share.
Hello im a guitar guy have a eyesight problem but still at the learning area so your inspiring me to play more.and keep the playing coming I love your music.peace
That's cool man. The guys got a relaxing voice.
I really like the way you break it down and explain. Thanks.
I love the fact that you’re not only analyzing George’s playing but also his body/facial language. I’m not sure the planet will ever see another player like George, he is the true definition of one of a kind
Sick indeed! Thank you so VERY MUCH! Clean, clean, clean picking too!
Cool thanks. Benson's amazing!
What a great teacher you are.
George has been analyzed so many times by so many different guys he does things at lighting speed and precision with impeccable timing. I be wondering is he thinking of all his runs and riffs beforehand or is he just reacting naturally? Being a former child prodigy his mind, skills and approach is just different, he just does it and let everyone else figure it out. He himself may not can explain all that he does his musicial mind is off the charts. You do a fantastic job explaining a section that he does and it took awhile for you (a very good player) to figure it out. He has tons of songs and remarkable solos that make even an accomplished player shake their heads. To continually come up with different complex solos over a long and distinguished career without being redundant says he is a master of the guitar. Nice job explaining for us regular guitarist.
My friend was AT the Weekend in L.A. concert. Man, I wish I was there to hear this song performed. One of the great live jazz pop albums ever recorded.
Omg you actually played the exact lines , that’s brilliant , I’m gonna learn that , in slow motion first lol then learn it fast like you
THis is great, thank you. Feel free to do more Benson licks studies, it is so interesting !
Great information also behind the guitar playing! Great video! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great Analysis. Thanks so much
Love that smooth style…album “ Bodytalk”! And “ Bad Benson” !
You're a really good teacher . Congrats
This is great Chad! I dig how you put some emphasis on the actual phrasing & dynamics of the line as opposed to just a harmonic analysis. Those picking dynamics of George are really something.
Thank you so much, Chad, for taking some of the mystery out of George's playing. Can't wait till I get home from my morning errands and dig into this!
Jeez man! That’s great! I’ve just made the switch to the Benson kind-of upward pickslant technique and it’s made a world of difference. Thanks for this, I’ll will definitely be adding this to my vocabulary!
Great lick and great playing man!
Your right hand is amazing, to be able to pick clearly at that speed plus all those accents... I think that takes way longer than the left hand. 🙏👍
That brother's been around a long time. He singlehandedly bridged classical music to jazz. Few have done what this brother's done. There's Deep Purple; John McLaughlin, Yes, and others. But brother George was the first nationally broadcast.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to put it up😀
I love your playing my brother
Thanks for the great video. The lick is a variation of a lick that Wes Montgomery often used eg. in Four on Six. It’s much easier if you rework the fingering to play it with some slides and only 3 fingers. I’m pretty sure that’s how benson plays it too.
Sweet video. Thanks for sharing your insights into GB :-)
Beautiful
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Best to you man!
nice story Chad. keep up the good work!
Amazing breakdown Chad, thanks!
Thank you so much Chad. Now I have something to work on for a long time.
Great video. G.B. is a beast.
Automatically subbed!
Great touch and great analysis!
PERFECT BREAKDOWN! OMG
Weekend in LA. Thank you for this. Love your videos. I hope you make more lesson videos. Subscribed. God bless you, Mr. Morris :)
Cool !! Nice trick (may be George had to listen CL. Debussy "Arabesque" for Piano ;-)
as a musician that enjoys martial arts, seeing his flow state reminded me of a fighter totally zoned in as well. licks are a lot like martial arts combos that one keeps holstered i guess. working at GC, a person asked me what the difference was between riffs and licks... this video is a great break down on that difference.
Great video! Would love to see more of this kind of stuff on your channel ;)
Best thing RUclips has recommended to me in a while. Instant subscribe, and then seeing that you also make IDM and sample Alan Watts... I couldn't be more thrilled to find you
I love the intro when you look like you're in outer space LOL. Thanks for this video man I felt my left pinky crack while playing this.
Totally agree, Chad. Thank you. To hear an accent, you have to see it. Spot on!
That’s a awesome lesson wow
Can't understand the 21 thumbs down votes. I think this was great. Thanks.
This video needs more likes for real!
Awesome!
Love your dissection
Benson is one of the fastest guitar players I ever seen. Only in the last 10-15 years have I seen guys that can match him.
thanks Bro for showing us these notes.. I'll learn how long it takes. thanks
Nice job.
Really good lesson please add some more if you can. You touch on theory without trying to confuse as to show off. Thanx
Dude, George Benson makes me not want to play sometimes. Have you ever heard him play something that actually made you cry?
Have you heard
Nice one man, been working on this awsome lick. Just wanted to say thanks for the insight.
This video is class. Very Bob Ross-like vibes.
good job friend
That's a cool analysis and I do that a lot I like Melody Faye and I draw e ergy from Bbking Ray Parker and all of the blues world.its funny but I listen to alot of players and in my head I see myself playing my own sturming and they are there also .and I find myself listening like you to to those complexlicks and wonder on the cheap guitar that im aying the lick I hear but im learning more about the positions and licks so here I am.and I really really loved the review.
Great video George Benson is a phenomenal guitarist thanks for sharing. Can you share your personal insight and interpretation of guitar? It's refreshing to hear someone who's gifted that's unique and different. Blessings
Nice video.
Excellent video man
Great stuff!
I think the ultimate sickest George Benson link is when he’s in the B section on affirmation any breaks into the improvisation soloing park any place is amazing lake that I have no idea how we did it people have transcribed it and I have no idea how they were able to transcribe it
“……and it’s jus sick.”👍👍
GB does construct his licks and Breezing solo is a perfect example. there’s a lot of recordings even now are not much different than the original solos on that album.
The more interesting question is why he chose to do a C Minor arpeggio etc. because then you can construct your own darn solos using your technique.
This was amazing
Dude, you're awesome. Plus, I want your guitar!
wow CJ can really play some difficult lines!
Amazing! Love this thank you
Great line. I think George plays the whole thing at the 5th fret which works equally well for me, but I don't think it's that important if you can say what you want to say.
great lesson and great playing thank you :-)
I can add this in right away to a pattern i came up with!
Great playing CJ. I might be wrong but On GB video isn’t he on the 5th fret?
Nice job on this video. One comment however; why didn't you talk about what the right hand does on this lick? It's so important to the execution and style.
Great video, thank you!!!
great job man, thank you!🙏🏻
Great! Which kind of pick do you use? Dunlop Jazz3?
cool lesson but...I can't find this "apply some speed" button on my guitar? please advise
Chad Please Do More Of Theee
Good laaaard. Subscribed
Are the last four notes: C Bb G Eb D C? With the use of technology we have available today, that is what I am getting. Please advise?
You're still correct a year later. This dude made a mistake. It's also at the 8th fret.
Nice, dude! Thanks!
Chad is the next George Benson … 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
So no pull offs or hammer ons? Looks like you sweep a couple notes rather than straight alternate picking. Is that correct?
Thank you!
Wow!!!!
Nice brother!!!!
I wanna play like u and George.
Lol
How many years did it take u to develop your right hand.
Did you practice everyday and how long
cool, dude...I love George and used to try (poorly, nowhere near your level) to analyze, learn and emulate; 15 times in a row? uh, yeah...been there, done that....
Great line and way to play it!
But, in my opinion watching the vid George plays this all in one position starting with the C (pinky) in 10th position on the low E string. For me that is a much easier way to play it, less streching and no position shifts.
Yup
Right on
i THINK THAT WAS NICKED OFF OF mUSSGORSKY IF MY EAR AND MEMORY SERVE .. Very wicked little chain of notes . Thanks for the lesson!
Hi Chad, and greetings to you from Ireland, where I have just discovered and subscribed to your channel. This is a fantastic lesson and George has always been a favorite of mine, despite the fact that I'm not a "jazzer" by any means. You are a fantastic player yourself, and I look forward to checking out some more of the content on your channel. Do you have any suggestions on how to pick the lick - as in alternate picking, economy picking etc. Stay well in these strange and unpredictable times. :-) Sean.
Here we go again