See No Evil and Marquee Moon are two of my favourite pieces for twin guitars. The starkness of the parts and how together they create a whole has inspired me for nearly 50 years.
I thought rhythm guitar was boring when I wasn't really playing good rhythm guitar. When I started focusing on locking in with the rhythm section, that all changed. When you're all three truly together and sharing one groove, there's nothing like it. That's the good stuff of playing with real humans right there. You can't get that feeling from a quantized rhythm track. I sure can't, anyway.
I love this. This is why you’re the only RUclipsr I would ever watch “lesson” videos from. First off, Television. Second, this video isn’t about how to play guitar as much as it is about arrangement, production and how to be a musician who can play with other musicians. So smart. So good. Thank you.
I really liked the Cranberries example. I never got what appeal was about them but I think you turned me on to them 30 years late. My best friend had the Television album back in the mid 70s. The fact you've this music was what stood out and got me hooked you. As I'm sure I've said before, you are a unique treasure. Another thumbs up
I know these songs and as I'm watching, I appreciate the choices! Just pure fun sitting here by the kitchen table and playing along. And I can tell how much work went into all this expertise. ❤ Thanks!
The strumming of chords is most definitely NOT THE BORING PART. Thank you for saying these things. That Tom Fogerty part is pure goodness, and also a reminder that a good song needs space to breathe- don't give it more than it needs!
I saw the original Television CBGB's tour for the first time in the UK when Marquee Moon came out. They were magnificent. The support band was Blondie!
Always good information, I spent many of my years playing rhythm guitar, mostly in a soul band, the solos were largely taken by the horns and keys, but I loved it.
I always look at your gear and wished: "If only I could have those things" and today I finally got there: I've got the same guitar strap you're using on the VOX :p Cool video! I used the matrix concept when jamming with friends and it helped me to find a place inbetween them during sessions! Thanks again for a cool lesson!
Eric I got to tell you you're like that buddy I've always wanted that I could hang out with and he would show me how to play guitar but the treat me like I already knew what I was doing be a good coach as if you wanted me to be in the band with you and you wanted me to play the best I could so we could be playing together on stage you're a true friend to those of us that have come to love your videos you think the way I do and our personalities are similar so I want to thank you so much for opening up your life and your personality and sharing a genuine love to others
Very cool video idea! Your channel is legitimately my one and only how to play guitar textbook. Thank you for everything you do! Also got a jazzmaster and canNOT put it down. Too fun
I try to get all of these kinds of ideas in when I’m coming up with a part for any instrument. And for me it’s always a kind of “am I a texture or should there be a spotlight on me” and “how much space should I be trying fit into or fill up” iI’s so cool so see such a different and such a refined system to think of where a part can fit into a song. Great stuff I’m sure you’ve made hundreds of songs better from people watching this video alone! Hopefully including mine :)
Great video, as always. Really like your approach to the guitar and to music. I have also been following your TrueFire courses, which are excellent. One thing I was wondering: What would you approach be to acoustic / singer-songwriter arrangement? I am in the situation where I am trying to work up my songs for solo performance at open mic nights and I *don’t* want to be just hitting the ‘ubiquitous’ strum pattern every time. Just an idea if you would need one for a future video or course. I think you would definitely have an interesting approach to this.
Hi Niall! I feel ya, man - even if you have just a few different strum patterns to switch between it'll make the set more dynamic! Definitely review this vid: ruclips.net/video/HR3UONiP4AI/видео.html and this one: ruclips.net/video/vj2lH63H0X0/видео.html
Richard Thompsons "Dimming of the Day" is so good.😁❤ Great video as usual Eric.😎👍👍 ps. On a personal note that has nothing to do with music, but may be of interest... Watch a new post (5 days ago) of Noam Chomsky's "End of Organized Humanity"... It's important.
Your videos really, really help me think more in terms of texture and how playing by yourself is not the same as playing with a band - you have to contribute to the SONG and not the ego. Is the A maj9 tab in 2nd bar of cranberries right? Is it missing the open root A note?
Hi Eric ... My name is shyam ... I'm a self taught guitarist learnt a lot from your videos... Can you make a video on chris bucks acoustic guitar playing...on crossroads blues RUclips video by chris buck.... Can you make how he plays dynamically and his phrasing and fingerstyle ideas please.
My biggest weakness as a player is always trying to complicate parts. Your lessons always bring me back to earth, Eric.
See No Evil and Marquee Moon are two of my favourite pieces for twin guitars. The starkness of the parts and how together they create a whole has inspired me for nearly 50 years.
That whole album is unbeatable.
Mine too.
I thought rhythm guitar was boring when I wasn't really playing good rhythm guitar. When I started focusing on locking in with the rhythm section, that all changed. When you're all three truly together and sharing one groove, there's nothing like it. That's the good stuff of playing with real humans right there. You can't get that feeling from a quantized rhythm track. I sure can't, anyway.
Yeah! The collaborative aspect of music is the best part!
I like that you play televisión a lot
I love this. This is why you’re the only RUclipsr I would ever watch “lesson” videos from. First off, Television. Second, this video isn’t about how to play guitar as much as it is about arrangement, production and how to be a musician who can play with other musicians. So smart. So good. Thank you.
I've been watching guitar RUclips videos for 10 years. This is one of the best and most useful videos I've ever seen.
Such great taste for song picks.
Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings are masters of this... never too much, never too little... it's always just right.
I really liked the Cranberries example. I never got what appeal was about them but I think you turned me on to them 30 years late. My best friend had the Television album back in the mid 70s. The fact you've this music was what stood out and got me hooked you. As I'm sure I've said before, you are a unique treasure. Another thumbs up
Epic thumbnail Eric
I've been having my buddy Ron Liberti do some art for me! He's a fun guy (usually does rock posters) instagram.com/ron_liberti
I know these songs and as I'm watching, I appreciate the choices! Just pure fun sitting here by the kitchen table and playing along. And I can tell how much work went into all this expertise. ❤ Thanks!
This guy. First division. Awesome.
You have the coolest guitars. Great vid. Thanks!
I love how you talk about music, it’s wonderful to listen to 👍
The strumming of chords is most definitely NOT THE BORING PART. Thank you for saying these things. That Tom Fogerty part is pure goodness, and also a reminder that a good song needs space to breathe- don't give it more than it needs!
Thank you for introducing me to Television. All my life I've been missing this. Marquee Moon is a banger start to finish.
YASSSS! RIGHT??!! Total game changer of a record.
I saw the original Television CBGB's tour for the first time in the UK when Marquee Moon came out. They were magnificent. The support band was Blondie!
SIIIIIIIIICK!!!
Love the Jazzmaster! Great video as always, Eric!
Hooray yet again for Eric and all his wonderful Ericness!🙏🏽🌟😊
Excellent examples to highlight the quadrant.
Always good information, I spent many of my years playing rhythm guitar, mostly in a soul band, the solos were largely taken by the horns and keys, but I loved it.
viva la nuance,, as always great stuff and references!
nice to see the bobcat back in action! and the cranberries!! that first album is a gem
It's such an underrated guitar - yeah the pickups are bright, but with that body style it makes the guitar so airy!
Nice! marquee moon has helped me play guitar more creatively.
Excellent!
That suspended C triad in the bridge is the best ever.
The thumnail's amazing!
hehehe I had my buddy Ron Liberti make that for me - he usually does rock posters. instagram.com/ron_liberti
I always look at your gear and wished: "If only I could have those things" and today I finally got there: I've got the same guitar strap you're using on the VOX :p
Cool video! I used the matrix concept when jamming with friends and it helped me to find a place inbetween them during sessions! Thanks again for a cool lesson!
"I've seen Richard Thompson do that to a D chord." Synesthesia at its best.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks, Eric
Most excellent, thanks for this 😊
Eric I got to tell you you're like that buddy I've always wanted that I could hang out with and he would show me how to play guitar but the treat me like I already knew what I was doing be a good coach as if you wanted me to be in the band with you and you wanted me to play the best I could so we could be playing together on stage you're a true friend to those of us that have come to love your videos you think the way I do and our personalities are similar so I want to thank you so much for opening up your life and your personality and sharing a genuine love to others
Very cool video idea! Your channel is legitimately my one and only how to play guitar textbook. Thank you for everything you do! Also got a jazzmaster and canNOT put it down. Too fun
I try to get all of these kinds of ideas in when I’m coming up with a part for any instrument. And for me it’s always a kind of “am I a texture or should there be a spotlight on me” and “how much space should I be trying fit into or fill up” iI’s so cool so see such a different and such a refined system to think of where a part can fit into a song. Great stuff I’m sure you’ve made hundreds of songs better from people watching this video alone! Hopefully including mine :)
“If your tone is good, you don’t have to play much”. That goes on a t-shirt.
Awesome video have a great weekend Eric and also happy first week of December 😂😊 from Canada ❤🇨🇦
Metuchen NJ ! Dude i grew up in Iselin! Loved the beautiful old buildings in Metuchen.
OMG Iselin has the best Indian food!
I recognized See No Evil on the first beat
Dude, you have such tasty guitars…style for miles!
I'm making a band where we only play Bo Diddley music. We're calling ourselves "The Bo Diddlers"
We’re the 999 megabyte band, we never get a Gig.
The bo diddys
Great video, as always. Really like your approach to the guitar and to music. I have also been following your TrueFire courses, which are excellent. One thing I was wondering: What would you approach be to acoustic / singer-songwriter arrangement? I am in the situation where I am trying to work up my songs for solo performance at open mic nights and I *don’t* want to be just hitting the ‘ubiquitous’ strum pattern every time. Just an idea if you would need one for a future video or course. I think you would definitely have an interesting approach to this.
Hi Niall!
I feel ya, man - even if you have just a few different strum patterns to switch between it'll make the set more dynamic!
Definitely review this vid: ruclips.net/video/HR3UONiP4AI/видео.html
and this one: ruclips.net/video/vj2lH63H0X0/видео.html
@ Thanks! Great stuff!
Rhythm guitar is so much more fun. There’s so much you can do - and even doing nothing is a valid option.
Thumbnail has to become a t shirt👍
hehehe I had my buddy Ron Liberti make that for me - he usually does rock posters. instagram.com/ron_liberti
Thanks, HOGAN! I finished my daughter’s pizza today.
Richard Thompsons "Dimming of the Day" is so good.😁❤
Great video as usual Eric.😎👍👍
ps.
On a personal note that has nothing to do with music, but may be of interest...
Watch a new post (5 days ago) of Noam Chomsky's "End of Organized Humanity"...
It's important.
Your videos really, really help me think more in terms of texture and how playing by yourself is not the same as playing with a band - you have to contribute to the SONG and not the ego. Is the A maj9 tab in 2nd bar of cranberries right? Is it missing the open root A note?
Yeah! Mike Hogan is playing an A in the bass, so by his bro playing the E-G#-B on top it creates an Ama9 - so cool!
When you find a nice strumming groove you can do it for hours
Look at Adam's board!
Yeah! Definitely NOT a minimalist
You're cool as fuck, keep up the fantastic work!
Hi Eric ... My name is shyam ... I'm a self taught guitarist learnt a lot from your videos... Can you make a video on chris bucks acoustic guitar playing...on crossroads blues RUclips video by chris buck.... Can you make how he plays dynamically and his phrasing and fingerstyle ideas please.
I can't hear a thing you are saying because that BOBCAT has me Hip-Mo- Tized!