I met George at a clinic once in Sacramento. Most humble rock star ever. Spent more time wanting to know about others styles, approaches, influences and wanted to learn from them. For a guitar god this guy is as humble as they come.
Definitely a natural educator. Cool how he explains different approaches other than his... Unusual for most artists. Usually they’re all condescending about other musicians not playing it “correctly”. Good man.
George, you're a great teacher! I like how you are patient, and play through the parts slowwwlyyy, unlike many other guitarist who just seem more interested in showing off their own chops. You should do more lesson videos. Thanks!
Interestingly enough, George took over teaching Randy Rhoads’ students at Randy’s mother’s music school, Musonia, for a while when Randy went on tour with Ozzy Osbourne. So, teaching guitar is already in his history.
My older brother claimed this to be the best instrumental rock song ever when i was a kid. It is still magical for me. The feeling george puts into his playing makes him sound so individual. I can identify when its him with all the harmonics, vibratos, flattenouts etc its like a beautifully crafted signature.
Thanks, George, for such a fantastic lesson! I'm 62, so I've been a fan of your for quite a long time. The first time I heard Mr. Scary I was blown away!!! I just want to tell you it is my all-time favorite song! Thank you for such an incredible piece of art, you are truly a legend.
George that song is one of the best guitar songs ever. I still get chills when I hear it on my gym play list. As a fellow player all I can say is thank you for posting this video. I’ve always wanted to see you go in depth with this song!!! Your going to make guitarist around the world happy, and now I’m off to learn the proper way to play the beast that is Mr Scary.
I could tell this was a struggle for George, as he just plays but can't really break it down in pieces. I was never really into Dokken at the time, but it's clear he's a great guitarist. I would never attempt to play him, but I like to admire his playing from time to time on RUclips just to see and hear what greatness sounds and looks like.
This is amazing So many "shredders" from that era but George was the best by far and to hear him break down probably the best song from Dokkens back catalogue. It's a classic metal instrumental guys. Is just wonderful. Bless you George one of the best ever I mean it and awesome to hear you mention Leslie West for those who don't know check out imaginary western from night of the guitars ❤🤘❤🤘❤🤘❤🤘
George is such an awesome guitar player and easily my favorite! Sure, he is not the most technical player or the most experimental, but his tone, style, and choice of voicings are amazing in my opinion! I rank him right up there with Vai, Satch, Malmsteen, Van Halen, etc. as some of the best ever!
Thanks George, you are so awesome for breaking that down Man, that drummer is crazy good and so is the bass player But your live jam, puts the song into perspective, no one can play it like that but you. I seen you live a few years ago at the Rockpile with Lynch Mob. Man, your tone was the best I ever heard. I was a little blown away. Rock On Mr Scary
The memories. Love George. He’s the reason I’ve been playing for 23 years. I saw George in Dallas at a club called City Limits. Me and my wife were in the front row right in front of George. He likes to put his foot on the stage monitors. He was so close my wife took a pick that was taped to the body of his guitar. He didn’t even bat an eye he was so into his playing. Legendary player. Been a major influence on my playing for years. Thanks George.
Great lesson video, thanks for posting this video. I was lucky enough to get to see Dokken in concert once and once only. Awesome show and I’d love to see them again
this is some of the best recorded guitar playing I've seen from this guy, I know the rig and the sound sucks but you can see the fingers fucking move and you can put a safe bet on him hitting the notes he's playing. We wouldn't be watching this 30 years after his career started if he didnt. I just witnessed 12 dimensions of this song. I didn't just witness it, I experienced it. And now I'm a better person.
I wanna be you dude!!! George is an amazing guitarist and his sound is sooooo distinctive! I picked up playing guitar because of him!!! Thanks for the amazing talent you have shared!
I was 14 when this song was released. I always looked in the mirror playing my air guitar right along with it😂 Now I’m learning it. Thank George! You are there with RR and EVH🙏🏼 in my book.
When I first began playing the main riff, I used all downstrokes. Years later I began doing everything alternately picked. Going back to that riff it’s really hard for me now to try downpicking it all lol. There seems to be more aggression in downpicking it all at least for me. Great song George!
I watched this years ago when he first put this out. I've not played this song in years.. I may need to get back into a Dokken swing again.. This was a great video when George did it.
One of my favourite guitarist and instrumentals "Mr Scary". I missed an opportunity to meet George Lynch when I was in Scottsdale Phoenix Arizona in 1990 while I on holiday driving around the US.
That's so funny even, after, dinner, George, boils, eggs....George is definitely an inavater... In 87-88 at monsters of rock I was very lucky to get back stage....
George my brother thank you for this perfect amazing video for taking you’re time out to do this for us fans and brother you are the best I appreciate you my brother
George lynch you are awsome how is you’re cars doing you are the best guitarist I ever known thank you for you and you’re talent you are a great brother god bless you my brother
I do this much differently. Learned it in 87, now I'm stuck doing it my way. Song has a lot of electric energy, and that's what I strive to convey. Thanks Tony!!
I fkn love this instrumental... learning it made me better . It also made me admire George lynch even more. ....You just never know a piece of music until you can play it. Also, it's always reminded me a bit of Henry Mancini's, "Peter Gun" theme.. it's those flattened 5ths! 💀💀💀💀🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸
Lynch!!! He’s such a beast!! Such a down to earth guy too. I guess Mr Dokken used to call him Mr Scary back in the day cause he was so unpredictable. That’s supposedly where the name came from. I read that years ago. Not sure how true it is but I believe it
From what I know the band used to rehearse at Dokken's house and it was Don Dokken's kids who nicknamed George Lynch Mr Scary because of his guitar sounds
Great video Tony. Did you capture this footage yourself? One of the best I have seen with George because you get to both see and hear the technique. Sounds awesome.
@15:19 - I always thought a double stop was playing two strings on the same fret? Kinda like Smoke on the Water, where you play it on the D & G strings at the same fret. It sounds like what he's describing is a unison bend where you anchor on one string with your index finger and on the next lowest string bend that one up to match the pitch. I ain't going to question the master George Lynch, believe me, I just wanted to clarify this.
i could listen to george Jam all day and never get tired,,, His riffs and licks are so amazing and when he breaks it down and says its so basic,, NO Lynch song is Basic LOL his harmonics are so killer
George you are the greatest guitarists ever dude I remember in Detroit Cobo Hall you warmed up Judas Priest and you stumped rod he had to stop in the middle of a song and mention how badass your band was you remember that??? 80s
Over 5 decades, George Lynch has never even thought about playing any song the same way twice live. 100% substance and guts. A complete Legend.
One of the most iconic opening riffs in shred history.
It's like a cool variation of the Get Smart theme.
Right? Just think of the royalties Randy would be getting...
....I mean, if Sharon would let him.. 😕
Not “shred” - that’s an insult.
@@GayRocker81except George showed Randy the riff for Crazy Train, so there's that.
I met George at a clinic once in Sacramento. Most humble rock star ever. Spent more time wanting to know about others styles, approaches, influences and wanted to learn from them. For a guitar god this guy is as humble as they come.
this is LITERALLY what I've always wanted... For the man himself to teach me my favorite instrumental song.
Its honestly alot more common that you would think. Ive found alot of shredders do this kind of thing one example being Satriani or Micheal Romeo
Definitely a natural educator. Cool how he explains different approaches other than his... Unusual for most artists. Usually they’re all condescending about other musicians not playing it “correctly”. Good man.
He was a teacher before he joined Dokken.
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I was unaware of that, thanks for sharing.
@@Metallian81 he actually taught at Delores Rhoads music school, taking Randy’s place since Randy got the ozzy gig!
When Randy Rhoads died, George took the students from Randy's academy and continued to teach them himself.
A handsome man and teacher
George, you're a great teacher! I like how you are patient, and play through the parts slowwwlyyy, unlike many other guitarist who just seem more interested in showing off their own chops. You should do more lesson videos. Thanks!
Interestingly enough, George took over teaching Randy Rhoads’ students at Randy’s mother’s music school, Musonia, for a while when Randy went on tour with Ozzy Osbourne. So, teaching guitar is already in his history.
I think George sees subtle things on the instrument that very few see...And i think he is a very down to earth and lovable guy.
Thanks George I really appreciate you doing these workshops you're the only Pro that I know that does this I think that's awesome
My older brother claimed this to be the best instrumental rock song ever when i was a kid. It is still magical for me. The feeling george puts into his playing makes him sound so individual. I can identify when its him with all the harmonics, vibratos, flattenouts etc its like a beautifully crafted signature.
somewhere James Hetfield is thinking 'I can play it all downstrokes '
Thank you for your support. Much appreciated always!
Tim C. LOL! I pay tribute to a lynch! He is the Master and I am the student 😂
You joke, But I was just thinking that I was gonna play it that way...lol
If. You listen to him it's mostly downstrokes
Cause live he palm mutes heavy so a Lotta down strokes at full speed
Thanks, George, for such a fantastic lesson! I'm 62, so I've been a fan of your for quite a long time. The first time I heard Mr. Scary I was blown away!!! I just want to tell you it is my all-time favorite song! Thank you for such an incredible piece of art, you are truly a legend.
George that song is one of the best guitar songs ever. I still get chills when I hear it on my gym play list. As a fellow player all I can say is thank you for posting this video. I’ve always wanted to see you go in depth with this song!!! Your going to make guitarist around the world happy, and now I’m off to learn the proper way to play the beast that is Mr Scary.
I could tell this was a struggle for George, as he just plays but can't really break it down in pieces. I was never really into Dokken at the time, but it's clear he's a great guitarist. I would never attempt to play him, but I like to admire his playing from time to time on RUclips just to see and hear what greatness sounds and looks like.
Underrated guitar god.
This is amazing
So many "shredders" from that era but George was the best by far and to hear him break down probably the best song from Dokkens back catalogue. It's a classic metal instrumental guys. Is just wonderful.
Bless you George one of the best ever I mean it and awesome to hear you mention Leslie West for those who don't know check out imaginary western from night of the guitars ❤🤘❤🤘❤🤘❤🤘
Pure class....one of the modern masters who redefined rock guitar.
George is such an awesome guitar player and easily my favorite! Sure, he is not the most technical player or the most experimental, but his tone, style, and choice of voicings are amazing in my opinion! I rank him right up there with Vai, Satch, Malmsteen, Van Halen, etc. as some of the best ever!
The best breakdown I've ever seen of this song! It certainly answers a lot of questions about the recording of it.
Thank you for posting this.
Glad it was helpful!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thanks George, you are so awesome for breaking that down
Man, that drummer is crazy good and so is the bass player
But your live jam, puts the song into perspective, no one can play it like that but you. I seen you live a few years ago at the Rockpile with Lynch Mob. Man, your tone was the best I ever heard. I was a little blown away. Rock On Mr Scary
Now this is a lesson. Unlike another offering by George on RUclips. Thanks Tony.
The memories. Love George. He’s the reason I’ve been playing for 23 years. I saw George in Dallas at a club called City Limits. Me and my wife were in the front row right in front of George. He likes to put his foot on the stage monitors. He was so close my wife took a pick that was taped to the body of his guitar. He didn’t even bat an eye he was so into his playing. Legendary player. Been a major influence on my playing for years. Thanks George.
Masterful what a player one of the best around for years \m/ \m/
Great lesson video, thanks for posting this video. I was lucky enough to get to see Dokken in concert once and once only. Awesome show and I’d love to see them again
Back for the Attack is the Bible for guitar tone and the pinnacle for GL
this is some of the best recorded guitar playing I've seen from this guy, I know the rig and the sound sucks but you can see the fingers fucking move and you can put a safe bet on him hitting the notes he's playing. We wouldn't be watching this 30 years after his career started if he didnt.
I just witnessed 12 dimensions of this song. I didn't just witness it, I experienced it. And now I'm a better person.
I wanna be you dude!!! George is an amazing guitarist and his sound is sooooo distinctive! I picked up playing guitar because of him!!! Thanks for the amazing talent you have shared!
That's awesome!
One of the best period !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He use to have one of the meanest, aggressive tones back in the 80’s. Thanks Tony for keeping that sound alive on your Boss
Shevaron Thanks! More coming very soon!
I was 14 when this song was released. I always looked in the mirror playing my air guitar right along with it😂
Now I’m learning it.
Thank George!
You are there with RR and EVH🙏🏼 in my book.
those that "thumbs down" people...? seriously?
and then tierra del fuego , or the more melodic i will remember fell upon un thankfull ears....... pure masterpieces
The legend!!!!
Amazing how the dry tone of the lesson cuts through the mix so well when he played it live. Mental notes.
Blew my frikkin mind at 16 yo. Still insanely awesome today. Just the rhythm in the beginning has more going on than I can handle.
Thank you T.F.!! 3 yrs after post its still a learning tool! GEORGE IS ON FIRE!! LOL
Rock on!
When I first began playing the main riff, I used all downstrokes. Years later I began doing everything alternately picked. Going back to that riff it’s really hard for me now to try downpicking it all lol. There seems to be more aggression in downpicking it all at least for me. Great song George!
One of my favorites.. a classic
my favorite instrumental song ever
He was awesome enough to explain palm muting! A lot of ppl don't know that.
Oh man, the tab on the internet is wrong. I should have come here first but didn’t know he did this! Thanks George!
Very Cool!! Thanks for posting.
I watched this years ago when he first put this out. I've not played this song in years.. I may need to get back into a Dokken swing again.. This was a great video when George did it.
One of my favourite guitarist and instrumentals "Mr Scary". I missed an opportunity to meet George Lynch when I was in Scottsdale Phoenix Arizona in 1990 while I on holiday driving around the US.
That's so funny even, after, dinner, George, boils, eggs....George is definitely an inavater... In 87-88 at monsters of rock I was very lucky to get back stage....
George my brother thank you for this perfect amazing video for taking you’re time out to do this for us fans and brother you are the best I appreciate you my brother
Hey Tony,
Great Lesson!!
Thanks!!
Love Guitars stay tuned for more!
George F****** Lynch⚡⚡💪💥👊💪😎💖
Thx. Tony👍
I wait for this video 30 years¡
All down strokes takes from the feeling of this song.
EVEN AFTER DINNER GEORGE BOILS EGGS 😑
George lynch you are awsome how is you’re cars doing you are the best guitarist I ever known thank you for you and you’re talent you are a great brother god bless you my brother
I do this much differently. Learned it in 87, now I'm stuck doing it my way. Song has a lot of electric energy, and that's what I strive to convey. Thanks Tony!!
Thank you for your support. Much appreciated always!
I fkn love this instrumental... learning it made me better . It also made me admire George lynch even more. ....You just never know a piece of music until you can play it. Also, it's always reminded me a bit of Henry Mancini's, "Peter Gun" theme.. it's those flattened 5ths! 💀💀💀💀🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸
Wow. How chill can George be?
None. None more chill! Thanks for the inspiration Good sir!!!🤘
Rock on!
man...this guy is very clever and
nice.
Best riff ever. Takes me back.
Merry Christmas Tony, thanks
Merry Christmas!!
I love George's playing.
amazing!
Should have had George playing guitar on the front of that war machine in that MadMax movie with the flame thrower
Lynch is a god.
Goerge composed that song?? Woww, this blows randy rhoads in outter space , goerge you are the best guitarist ever
Oh my.... I could have used this back in the 90s! I spent hours trying to figure this out!!
Twobarpsi LOL same here!!
@@TonyFuentesTV still trying to this day, lol, but this is a real gem of a lesson! Tony and GL rule!
You are the best George. You must have practiced day and night for a very very long time. I appreciate your sacrifice to the music.
Yes, thank you
Very unique player. Love his stuff
One of my most favorite songs of all time.... Imagine the look on peoples faces when they see a CHP vehicle drive by with this blasting
Bless Lynch 4 this ☝🏾!👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾🎸🔥🔥🔥
Dokken, Pantera and Zakk Wylde. The music that changed my life forever.
If Don Dokken could've drops some vocals on that?!!! That would've been vicious even today!!! So imagine what that would've sound like in '87!!!
Eric Thank you so much for your support! Much appreciated always,
One of my favorites ever such a jam
Really awesome, just started learning this song as its on my bucket list lol
George Lynch looks like that cool uncle who sits and shreds at the front porch, and hangout with all the homeis who visit the house.
Lynch!!! He’s such a beast!! Such a down to earth guy too. I guess Mr Dokken used to call him Mr Scary back in the day cause he was so unpredictable. That’s supposedly where the name came from. I read that years ago. Not sure how true it is but I believe it
From what I know the band used to rehearse at Dokken's house and it was Don Dokken's kids who nicknamed George Lynch Mr Scary because of his guitar sounds
It was almost awkward when he demonstrated playing it with only downstrokes. Now, I want to see James Hetfield play Mr. Scary...
He really went balls to the wall in the studio recording that 😳. I never realized how many different overdubs there actually were.
George is like that guitarist in the back of the class...
There was 1 spot in this lesson I think I seen SMOKE coming off the fretboard when George was playing.
I wish Eddie would have done something like this with his tunes.❤🎸
Eddie just didn't sound like this. Lynch did.
Matter of fact I can't really think of anyone else who sounds like this either. Maybe DiMartini.
@@wob6776 yes you are absolutely correct. Eddie sounded like Eddie. George sounds like George and Warren sounds like Warren. 🎸
So awesome , lynch best guitar solos in the 80 s ,malmsteen , vahalen and lynch the best of the best
Thank you for your support. Much appreciated always!
I am so surprised you are a humble dude. I already liked ya but this was awesome.
Glad you enjoyed!
He's played this different so many times I don't think he even remembers all the parts
Great video Tony. Did you capture this footage yourself? One of the best I have seen with George because you get to both see and hear the technique. Sounds awesome.
Fa whew !!! Awesome..
💖💯👍🇱🇷
After all these years...I love this song way better than technical difficulties or Scarified
. Did Paul ever play Mr Scary???
thanks George!
The song of the guitar gods on Mt. Marshall,,, lol. My fav, thank you.
I love at the beginning he says "the singer..." 🤣
Thanks for posting this!! Turns out I’ve been learning it incorrectly! Hahaha
You're welcome!!
AWSOME !
It should be more views, considering all these new non songwriters. Rock on George. No name from Baltimore
@15:19 - I always thought a double stop was playing two strings on the same fret? Kinda like Smoke on the Water, where you play it on the D & G strings at the same fret.
It sounds like what he's describing is a unison bend where you anchor on one string with your index finger and on the next lowest string bend that one up to match the pitch.
I ain't going to question the master George Lynch, believe me, I just wanted to clarify this.
i could listen to george Jam all day and never get tired,,, His riffs and licks are so amazing and when he breaks it down and says its so basic,, NO Lynch song is Basic LOL his harmonics are so killer
Brilliant!!!
“For the singer to apply vocals to” haha oh Lynch.. who’s don???
George you are the greatest guitarists ever dude I remember in Detroit Cobo Hall you warmed up Judas Priest and you stumped rod he had to stop in the middle of a song and mention how badass your band was you remember that??? 80s
Legend for sure
So cool the couch caught fire.
amazing
YEAH!
Lynch is a MONSTER one of the best in history , Very generous, no one else would be willing to give up thier licks for free , class act .