My solos: What’s my thought process? Is it muscle memory or set pieces or theory?
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- čas přidán 20. 05. 2021
- Thanks for joining me. Today we answer a viewer’s question! What am I thinking as I jump into my soloing?
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Equipment used tonight:
Gibson Les Paul Junior (Custom Shop ‘57)
Vox AC30S1
No pedals except my looper
No computers, no audio interfaces, microphones etc.... Just my iPhone placed close the amp’s grill cloth.
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you're such a great player man. The feel, the licks, I hear Knopfler , Django etc. Chromatic things, bluesy things , jazzy thinks. I realy like you're style and feel. Keep on going. Love it
Thank you so much Mike. Appreciated 🙏👍
Agree Mike
Totally agree man!
It's amazing how many guitar players have fixated on Jeff Beck's version of Stevie Wonder's "Cause We've Ended as Lovers." That Blow by Blow album was such a seminal album. Very few folks can make it their own in such an interesting way, Paul. You've got the taste and restraint to "get weird with it," yet not overplay. You never come off like you're doing anything to show off. That's a rare trait in guitar players!
What a lovely comment REM1956! Cheers mate 👍
Totally agree. Wired and blow by blow are desert island records. In any genre.
Cause we ended as lovers....of Paul’s music 😉 !
Thank you Belo 😁
Thank you, what a fantastic response to my question! I’ve memorised and forgotten so many solos when, in hindsight, I should of been far more conscious of the chord progression and identifying each lick to it’s respective, or implied chord and how it resolves. This video will definitely require repeat watching as you’ve given a huge amount of information and is exactly what I need to know. Thanks again for the personal tutorial 😊, although I’m sure everyone that watches this will learn something.
Thank you JasonM, I’m delighted you liked it. Your original question was definitely one of the best I’ve had, so cheers 👍
Paul..I appreciate your honesty around the mysteries..a fellow walker of the path I am. Thanks!
Thank you Robert. Glad you liked my vid 👍
Thanks Paul, brilliant and insightful, as always
Well thank you Jeff! Cheers mate 👍
Gotta love that P90 tone! Great playing! You certainly make that Vox sing!
I love watching you play. Thank you for your knowledge
Thank you Steve 👍
Thanks Paul, a most enlightening video.
Well thank you Sid! My pleasure 👍
Very good description of what you do to come up with ideas for soloing
Thank you Paul 👍
Best vid yet Paul! Good job
Ah, thank you so much Corey 😁👍
Awesome channel, phenomenal player, great teacher!
Thank you Ian, what a lovely comment 🙏
Great vid, simplicity, just your guitar, your amp and your magic fingers🇫🇷👍🏼🍒
Thank you Plouple Poupi 👍
I love the fact that the weapon of choice for your improvisation was the Junior. Certainly an unexpected choice and delivering a very unique personality as a result. Very cool tones.
Thank you XLBiker13. Yes, I’d been noodling on the Junior for a couple of days in a row (through the Vox), and I was just really enjoying it.
IIRC the famous version by Jeff Beck he actually used a Telecaster instead of his "usual" Strat, so the Junior might not be too far off the original. True, you have to have a rough idea what to do with the thing too...:-) I've certainly seen Jeff play this live on several occasions using a Tele. Mind you, he could probably get a fairly close approximation of it out of a Jazz bass!
Love this channel thnx for this!!!
Thanks metro, delighted you like my channel 😊
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Thank you Juan, it’s my pleasure 👍🙏
Paul, I really like this video. Much more interesting and inspiring, than someone showing off wild solos. Your humble no B.S. style is a pleasure too. Thanks a lot 🙏🏻
Thank you Martin, what a lovely comment 🙏
Such a great feeling on the fingerboard !!! You bring such a delicious tube tone, man ! Brillant, I love your way to play. Congrats and keep going 👌🏼
Thank you so much man, appreciated 👍
Brilliant lesson.
Thank you so much Cynical Viking 😁
The very best guitar lesson yet,well explained,in language I can understand.This will keep me busy for weeks,the ideas behind it will shape my learning for years.Thank you Paul,you are truly an inspiration.
Ah, thank you for that lovely comment Neil. Cheers mate 👍
Hi Paul keep doing what you do, every time I watch you I come away with little nuggets and gems which help me expand, I really appreciate your generosity with your knowledge and your honesty on all things guitar.
What a lovely comment Kevin, thank you 😁👍
Everything about your playing is spot one. Your phrasing and chosen styles are so fresh and musically pleasing.
Thank you Markonefifteen 👍😊. Delighted you like my playing.
Fascinating stuff Paul. Really appreciate your approach. I find jamming the hell out of a backing track is the best way to develop my creativity and ideas. I just keep repeating the track over and over and experiment and then mentally log any ideas that work. Thanks for sharing, loved it. Please keep explaining like this as I find it really helpful. Cheers! Guy
Thank you Guy, I’m genuinely delighted you like my teaching style. Cheers mate.
Genius Paul, loved that and you've really inspired me to develop my guitar skills further. I'm finishing up work soon, in 3 months to be exact and can't wait to set up my music room in my new house and really getting stuck in, all the best.
Well thanks Paul, delighted you stopped by my wee CZcams channel! And congrats on finishing up work! Enjoy all that time mate, and kick back with your guitar. It’s crazy to think how fast the years have gone! I remember you coming through to the Notices department in the early days of Standard Life and all the girlies saying “ooohh, who was that handsome guy?” 🤣. Cheers for watching Paul 🤘
Awesome arrangement Pall of one of the great guitar classics I currently play that tune in our final set and I found that brilliant.
Ah, thank you so much Glenn! Cheers mate 👍
Love it Paul, thank you.
My pleasure. Cheers Stoney Mc 👍
Watched all 6 of the “Childhood heroes” vids yesterday. Thanks for making those, I share some of the same heroes and drew much inspiration from the videos. Thank you for taking the time.
Thank you William, it was my pleasure. Delighted you watched them all 😊👍
Real nice guitar playing once again Paul...thank you..👍
Thank you xlp3t3r 👍
Hi Paul, I just want to tell you that I heard about your channel from Colin at the Guitaristas channel today and it's so refreshing to hear what you say and play so much so that I've subbed and clicked on the bell icon. I'm currently going through your previous videos. Thank you for uploading your videos. This one in particular, has made me think about playing in a very different way. Thanks again.
Well thank you Andrew, I’m delighted to read such a nice comment. Cheers to you 🍻
Hi Paul, thanks for sharing your thoughts, literally. I think a lot of players work this way, but it's really helpful to break it down and to crystallise nebulous ideas for examination. Cheers.
Thank you Kevin! Glad you liked it. 👍
I just discovered your channel. Really good stuff, your style and tone is incredible! Have good day
Thank you Christopher! Delighted you like my little CZcams channel. Cheers mate 👍
Amazing, amazing emotional playing!! Gorgeous brother!!
That guy sent in a great question, and you answered it wonderfully. ❤️❤️
Thank you Surrendered Hearts! Appreciated
Nicely done Paul, I keep watching your videos hoping that something clicks and I can bring it into my own playing. I’m a long way off after taking 15 years out after children arrived but I have my appetite back and your style of play is my target along with Peter Green. I’m sure he had a similar approach to you in that there’s more than theory and imitation going on. Your own interpretation with feeling. Best I can describe it. Anyway, please keep it up Paul. Thank you.
What a lovely comment Skip! Thanks man, I hope you stumble on little breakthroughs as the months and years go on. 😁👍
Set piece indeed, Paul. Brilliant corner kick and a header. The crowd says, "the floor is yours." Love of your passion is in the air, mate.
Thank you Will! I like your analogy 😁😁
New subscriber. Your stuff is so interesting and I'm learning a lot of new stuff. Thank you sir!
Well thank you Tim, welcome aboard 😊
@@paulstaffordcook8799 You are so welcome.
Hey Paul. That was smashing.
Should rank as one of the best lessons on 'musicality' we'll ever see.
Taught with all humility and generosity too.
Cheers.
Ah, thank you so much John, what a lovely comment 👍
Great stuff Paul. My old guitar teacher used to say there was no such thing as wrong notes just possibilities! cheers Andy.
I like that! I think we can all live by that mantra 😁👍. Cheers Andrew
This is awesome. This desreves a couple of zeroes behind that view count! Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you so much Charlie 👍. I appreciate your words.
Freaking awesome bro!!
Ah, thank you e ben 😁👍
Hey, Thanks! Great video! I have often had this question too. Thanks for breaking down some of what you do and also admitting plain old humanity plays a role too
actually this is the best video I have ever watched for how to improvise in honest terms broken down to explain to the common dude...
Thank you Peter, what a lovely compliment. Appreciated 😊
That LPJ! Great sound and playing Paul!
Thank you Pauly 😁👍
Great playing - as always ;-) and your insights are so helpful. And I love that Scottish accent as well. As an Austrian born, it took me ages to watch Taggart - but now everything sounds so familiar to me... Thanks for your great work!
Taggart! Now that brings back memories 😁🤣. Thank you Blackie 👍
Genio, te recontra banco.
Abrazo desde Bs.As
Rare to see a YT video with NO dislikes, well deserved .. good to hear your thinking, very helpful
Thank you, that’s appreciated. Cheers 👍
Hey Paul, You play with such great taste and you are all heart. It's such a treat listening to what you come up with, in the minor blues and what you played over the five chord (Hendrix's E7 sharp 9), was just marvellous. I really appreciate your playing and how you think....
Regards from Cape Town.
Greg
Well thank you Greg! Comments like that make it a real pleasure to post videos 👍. Cheers to you.
I’m about to start learning guitar (at 53). Thanks for being honest about needing to practice, about making mistakes, about needing multiple takes and all the rest of it. You reassure me that learning is a journey, not a destination.
I like the way you summarise it! Absolutely. I mean just yesterday, I was super excited to be learning some new licks, by watching a CZcams performance from Julian Lage. It’s still as fun today as it was years ago when I started. And there’s always somebody better…. So yeah, you just gotta enjoy learning and advancing. Well happy practicing Lindsay 😊
goodness me - this guy has really impressed me. same approach as mine but more advanced. wonderful guy - no ego or showing off. just firm great advice and communication. brilliant vid. gimme more paul
Thank you Tonyboy, delighted you like my wee videos. Cheers mate, appreciated 👍
Another thumbs up just on the title alone.
Nice nod to Jeff Beck...great chops mate...you're the real deal! That's a sweet little Gibson.
Paul You play with feeling & instincts. I play the same way & ignore theory. If it sounds good to you that is all that matters. If I hit a note on accident it sounds like garbage, I start over until I'm satisfied. When I feel comfortable with it, then I record it just for reference to see how I'm progressing. I don't play in a band or a live setting. I'm a hobbyist, so I have plenty of room for mistakes that I learn from. Love this video. Thank you for your explanation & teaching. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Tim, I like how you’ve described it. That definitely resonates with me 👍
Amazing playing Paul
Well thank you 👍. And may I say how much of a fan I am of your RYRA pedal. It’s fantastic and suits my playing perfectly! My amps are usually set a little on the edge of breakup…. And so stepping on my RYRA (it’s gain around 12 / 1 o’clock) is delightful. Turns my sound all honky and retro and vintage sounding. Well done guys, a great pedal!
Paul and Bukovac are the best guitarists on CZcams hands down!
Ah, Brian, what a lovely comment 🙏. Of course I’m not anywhere near his league but it’s a thrill to see my name mentioned in the same sentence. Thank you Brian 😊
Totally agree
I’ve remarked about your stellar playing before, and today would be no different, except I wanted to also mention how much I appreciate your teaching/communication skills. I’m not sure if it’s the years you’ve spent teaching others or it’s simply the Scottish sensibility?, my grandfather was from Scotland, but I sincerely wish we were neighbors. Perhaps it’s better for you I’m not? “KNOCK KNOCK”. Thanks for your efforts, I learn something every time.
Ah thank you Scott. And I’d be happy to answer my door to you! I could stick the kettle on and we could test drive these guitars of mine 👍🤣
Great playing!
Thank you Rick 😁
Quite interesting, I enjoyed the great ideas, little too advanced for my playing, but definitely worth trying, Thanks.
Thank you Jeff! Hope you’re still enjoying your playing and your lovely PRS and Boss Nextone. 👍
It works
Thanks for your you tube channel. You have a very unique skill, tremendous feel and touch. I have played and taught for over forty years, including session work. I think you should try to get yourself into studio session work. Your talent would speak for itself. The days of reading sheet music is fading fast being replaced by the Nashville number system. I'm sure you are aware of this, been around for a number of years. I enjoy all of your videos, keep up the fabulous work.
Thank you K W (and sorry for late reply, work has been crazy busy). Love your comment…. And it’s definitely food for thought…. Cheers mate 😊👍
If you can play a solo unaccompanied and hear the chord changes then thats half the battle in breaking out of pentatonics.
Very true. 👏🏼
Yes, I like what you’re saying Matthew 👍
I need a drum pedal .. it's crazy. I'm a drummer most my childhood and adult life. When I hit 47 I bought a strat. Haven't looked back. Need to find a solution to add a simple little beat so I can make Endless River type slow emotional relaxing pieces. That's what I need to stay sane. Hahah I absolutely love what you played here. You are one of the absolute best organic players I've ever heard. You are not trying to sell anything ...your passion is legit. Thank YOU.
Thank you so much Robert, what a lovely compliment! Well I hope you find a wee drum machine to keep you happy. I have the NUX drum looper pedal (the mini one), and I quite like it. 👍
@@paulstaffordcook8799 I'm over a year late to this response. what a shame I'm sorry !!! Thank you I will certainly look into that. Again your comment section is spot on. You are brilliant. Best of all such talent in an extreme humble mindset is insane awesome. Thank you for starting a channel.
Now this is probably the best & most interesting cover of jeff beck's song ive heard bro. Amazing!
Well thank you man, what a lovely compliment 👍😊
@@paulstaffordcook8799 🤘🏾
Whoa! Wow!
Thank you Brian! 😁👍
Very good
Thank you Thomas 😊
Awesome Paul as an artist myself this is a big part missing and awesome you did this cuz this is the stuff that really matters to help people progress I think the mental state and vision is the most important and the inner soul of the human playing it and that needs to be developed in other ways besides music and it will come through in your music Insight thought process getting to where you got and how you did it with the ups and downs of all what comes with it and the struggles. And it seems I'm always struggling but knowing what truth is and being honest with yourself you will always make progress and be happy with your playing and progress and knowing your attributes and working on your faults best you Paul thanks I've been watching you for about a week now it's all awesome always been into that attention resolution and a pretty cord stuff myself well not when I started but after about 5 years of playing awesome Paul 1straycat99 been listening best you always Paul Rick
Thank you Rick, I like what you are saying. And I’m delighted you like my videos, thanks Rick 👍
Yo Paul Stafford. I leave the guitar alone for a year or two as I cycle through interests. But I've watched a few of yr vida and I'm brushing the dust of it again bc of that.
Thanks 👍
Thank you Amazology! Delighted my wee videos are encouraging you 😊👍
What a generous great video Paul. I love it. Thanks!
Paul: Over the five chord, all experienced players know that's when you can get dissonant and do weird stuff... Me: 🤔 must investigate... Ha ha. But, what I really wonder is what were you doing on the garage roof? 😀
Thank you Thor! Yes, picture this.... I’m recording my video, and I’m “in the zone”.... Then the guy who recently worked on my garage roof knocks at the door, wanting to investigate a leak.... So now I’m out in the pouring rain on my garage roof talking to this guy.... By the time I got “back in the zone “ my wee fingers were freezing 🤣
Really like the les Paul jr!
I'm assuming it's got a P-90......right?
Sounds great.
Your playing is loaded with feel, which I really like.
So much for the myth, that one has to be from the American south, to play with feel! LOL
Keep on "feeling it" from
Scotland!!!! 👍
(Really love the jazz improvisation, you weave into your blues runs!!!)
You know your fretboard, that's for sure!
Thanks David, delighted you like my playing. Yes, it’s a P90 in the Junior. Cheers David
I have a 1953 Les Paul Jr prototype .. confirmed by Gibson And it is amazing
Wow, that’s awesome. I’m jealous 😊
So i believe you are not a bad driving instructor for a guitarist 😂 …. Brilliant man👍
Thanks RPM 🤣👍
5 seconds in and here comes the comment!! So good as always
5 seconds? 🤣 Well thank you Ben, appreciated 👍
@@paulstaffordcook8799 hahah. Great content mate appreciate your effort! If we was neighbours I would love to hand you my gear for you to review
Interesting that you say you are a pilot. For me, improvising is flying the 'plane' and dealing with the turbulence while making it sound integrated with the previous few notes and or chords. Keeping the phrasing on a relaxed but not sloppy leash is vital.
I’ll need to re-watch this vid, to see where I said I was a pilot…. I’m actually a driving instructor. 🤣
What's up there Paul! Happy Saturday to you. Here's a challenge for you, put your bag of tricks on the shelf and play along with random backing track without any practice, just play along cold right from the start. No analyzing, disecting, or figuring it out, just playing along. Yes, I know it's not comfortable at all because you like structure, but as you play blindly, you will begin to feel and hear the melody and movement of the music. At first, this challenge seems difficult, but as you adjust to identifying the melody line, you can play like a vocalist might sing along with the music.
One of the ideas I share very deeply with Tom Bukovac is playing along with the vocalist whether they are actually singing or not. In the structured world of chords, scales, and theory it seems quite controversial, but some of the most memorable guitar licks ever played are almost voice-over of the melody line.
The hardest thing I've done as I travel this guitar journey of getting back to where I once was, is to take a different path. I literally stopped using all of the old methods I used before and started from scratch. I figured if I had to basically start over anyway because of the stroke, I might as well just do me and not anyone else. The journey has definitely been much harder, but I am beginning to feel the satisfaction of playing my own music. I still have the influences of all the different people who I deeply respect and influenced my taste of music, but now it's my emotions and influences that come from me and my instrument. Of course all of the elements you mentioned are part of the process, but now they are the natural byproducts of letting the music lead the way.
To be honest, some days are like trying to scale a shear cliff and others are a bouncing roll along the hills full of fun. The best part is the new sounds and licks you discover along the way. In the process I realized that all the rules are suppose to be broken. For example: What is the blues scale? It's mostly a minor scale, but it slips in and out of the major scale whenever it's convenient. Lol
The licks you played cross over between blues and jazz, with a bit of cowboy chord for good measure.
Clearly, for anyone who is still learning the basic chord structures and note sequencing, this will seem like an impossible task, but it really isn't, because you are already in the learning mode.
I recently started recording some random chord progressions and going back and playing along, cold no practice, just playing along, one take to see how well I can follow along by ear, feel, and melody line. The nice thing about random chords is that you can make up whatever melody you want as long as it sounds good.
I appreciate your thoughts and sharing your playing styles, you motivate me to keep pushing myself for better. 👍👌🤙
Thanks GW. Yes, I think your challenge is a good one. I could press record then ask my wife to pick a CZcams backing track at random and see what happens. I might play so bad you’ll all run for the hills 🤣
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Actually, I think you will be surprised at how quickly you are able to adapt. Yes, you will probably sound like you fell down the stairs a few times, but you will also discover a place for those tripping sounds. Lol
The one thing I take away from this type of practice is how much or how little a certain section needs when playing along. Sometimes I notice I'm way too busy with too many notes and other times I could use a few more. The best part for me is becoming more relaxed and just enjoying the flow of whatever the tune might be.
The only time I try to be technical is when I'm trying to play a particular piece someone else has written or I want a certain sound, but I actually prefer to just noodle along. I know you like the technical side of things, so I think you might discover a new dimension of yourself. Having your wife choose the tracks is an excellent idea and don't cheat by seeing what key it's in, I'm sure you will figure it out pretty quickly anyway.🙃
Have fun!🤙
Luvly Jubly playing Paul
Thank you Graeme 👍
Man, I love your style….what is your favorite amp and pedals when playing you Junior
Good question Dale….. When playing my Junior, it’s probably my Marshall Astoria. I start with a little pre-amp gain from the amp, and no pedals. Then a touch of my new Ryra Klon clone is just fab!
I keep hearing “cards” and wondered what that means but half way through the video I finally realized you say “chords” 😂
Yes, my accent can take a while to get used to. Cheers for persevering 😁
People often overlook that what we all call muscle memory is simply brain memory from extensive practice, practice and more practice. Great playing of one of my favourite pieces, dude!
Thank you Dino! Delighted you liked my playing 😊👍
@@paulstaffordcook8799 I do. Having only taken up the guitar in mid life, so to speak, and during lockdown last summer (this is my fifth attempt since childhood), I'm loving every minute of it. I'm a huge Jeff Beck fan and looking forward to seeing him for the third time next year at the Royal Albert Hall. Just over a year into learning, I would just like to become good enough to hopefully get up and jam some blues one day. Fingers crossed.
Well I too am going to see Jeff on that same tour, albeit in Glasgow. Yes, Jeff Beck is just other worldly 🙏
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Agreed. Watching him play and listening to everything he creates is simply inspiring
Sweet
Thanks John 👍
The main question is:
Does someone really think when playing solo?
Comparison:
Does someone really think about every word in a lively one conversation? Rather, I think active thinking takes place in analyzing what you've played, afterwards, like in this really, really good video.
But at the moment of the creation of the solo you tend to call up experience and constantly react to the result of your or the bands last notes, make adjustments, but you don't think really analytically at these moments.
Yes, fair point Juergen 👍
Beautiful take on c w e a l
easily the single greatest guitar instrumental ballad of all time: jeff beck’s version. (It’s a stevie wonder tune btw)
Thank you stagefrite 👍
Hendrix chord = E7#9
Tasty!
So tasty! Some of your playing reminds me of Tom Bukovac
Thank you Bill. And your reference to Tom Bukovac makes me smile, as he is one of my favourite players. I could watch the guy for hours.
Beautiful playing. I'm gonna take your word for all of it, I don't understand any of it. I am all self-taught and just know what sounds good to me. I think perhaps you have more knowledge of what's going on than you'll admit to (and that's OK)!
Thank you astewart 👍. I have a kinda street-wise knowledge of stuff... But I’m way too lazy and dis-interested to really try and understand why certain things work (or not) 🤣
@@paulstaffordcook8799 You've found a sweet spot then. And if you want to know more, the knowledge is still out there for you to get more. Says me, the guy who doesn't really know much of anything even after 20+ years of playing as a hobby. Carry on!
DAMN!👍🏻
Thank you Michael 😁👍
Aside:- What looper pedal are you using - it seems to be the complete band box. I've tried various pedals, but yours sounds good.
Hi Alastair, sorry for late reply. Yes, it’s the NUX JTC mini drum looper. I’m really not much of a looper pedal guy…. but I had the Boss RC-1 and I certainly prefer the NUX 👍
Me noodling this morning: Hey, my playing is coming along!
Me after watching PSC's latest video, thinking to myself: You know nothing, Jon Snow!
I know exactly what your saying, and it's a B _ _ _ _ _ _ D when you realise your playing will never be this tasty!
Ah, you’re too kind getenlightened 🤣👍
Just ran across this.dang pirates.very hard to turn it off.stealin gold and melting it down.
Thank you John! Delighted you like it 👍
sweet as f.............. amigo 🙂🏴🏴👌
🤣Thanks Ian
shot right over a few times there mate, got some bits though :) that vox's sounding spicey need to put a bit more time into my playing, if i wasn't so feckin depressed with this weather i might. just wondering has your Mrs noticed all the holes in that wall ? thanks as always for your time and effort in posting
You noticed the holes 🤣! Actually I’ve no idea what they are..... previous owner was into DIY. I’d go buy some pollyfilla but I’m too busy working on my scales 🤘
@@paulstaffordcook8799 :)
That Hendrix chord is an E7#9. Basically E7 with a minor 3rd on top. The minor third is a G note, which is already in your A minor pent. You obviously like that mix of both major and minor third 'cause doesn't that cool run over the E you showed us also use both major and minor third of the E chord?
By the way, great playing, as usual and, I definitely need to go out and steal more 😉
Thank you Cliff. I read your comment twice and took the opportunity to analyse it. Yes, I agree with you, and yes, I love that “rub” between the minor 3rd and major 3rd 😁
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Cheers Paul, so do I, and you use it very well 👍
P 90`s are becoming my favorite pick ups. I tried this week a Les Paul Special that was amazing.
Yes, I’m a huge fan. Fat and warm and powerful, and yet with good 500k pots they’re cutting in the best Telecaster type fashion:
Wow love your sound , do u do 1on1 lessons?
Thank you Jason, delighted you like my playing. I used to do Skype lessons during the lockdown. However, I stopped when my day job opened back up again (through lack of time). Cheers for watching my wee videos 👍
I think it may have something to do with muscle memory twinned with theory - plus your own added style of playing- you seem to jump seamlessly in and out of various styles, none of which I find unpleasant, No complaints here buddy - keep it going
Thanks Les, appreciated 👍
if you had to choose between the junior and your 335 for your playing which one would you keep based inspiration
Thanks Chrohm, glad you like my 335. To answer your question….. I love them both but I’d pick my 335 over my Junior 😊. The 335 has such an instantly appealing tone…. in fact it’s quite impossible to make one sound bad. Then there’s the looks 🙏. The Junior is also awesome but it’s more of an acquired taste.
U r so cool, I wish u did 1on1 , cooooolllllll!
I was just about to search for that Careless Whisper backing track, then he said Jeff Beck....
Ssssssssizzzling :))
Wonderful stuff as always. I see you recording your amp with your iphone, sounds awesome. I was wondering how you combine this recording with your video im interested in doing the same.
Cheers 🎸
Tim
Thank you Tim 👍. Yes, once I’ve filmed my performance, I open up iMovie on the phone and add / import the footage. So all my editing is done within iMovie. Once I’m happy with the finished product (on iMovie) I’m then ready to upload to CZcams. However, for some reason, you can no longer upload to CZcams straight from iMovie. Very annoying. So I have to touch the upload icon (on iMovie) and “save video”. This imports my movie into my phone’s camera roll. Then I go onto CZcams and touch the CZcams upload button. This prompts me to pick the appropriate movie from my camera roll. And that’s it. Hope that helps. 👍
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Hey Paul thx a bunch, your recorded audio sounds great so adopting this method may save me up to a couple hundred bucks in interface and mic costs 😀🤞👍
Sorry to keep asking about this but you must record the video on a separate camera or iphone / i pad how do you combine audio track from the iphone at the amp with the camera video ? Thx 😊
@@timjx3675 Actually, no, there’s just 1 iphone involved that does everything. However, I can see how you think there’s 2….. Lately I’ve been including a bit in my videos where you (the viewer) sees an iphone placed close to the amp. What you’re seeing there is just a photo of a “dead” iphone (no battery, all switched off, don’t even know if it still works). So basically that photo is just “staged”, making you the viewer believe that it’s actually doing something in real time. So here’s what happens from start to finish: my one working iphone is placed close to the amp (just like the fake / dead one on the clip). It records the movie (video & sound) of my performance. After I’m done, I then swap the real iphone with the fake iphone. This is so I can take a photo of the fake iphone & my amp. Then once i’m editing in iMovie, I add that photo in as part of the edit. It’s the only way I can show you the viewer that I’m not using computers etc. So although that particular part of the clip is staged / fake, it gets the point across that I just use my iPhone. Does that make sense?
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Gotcha thx That explains it ! - Bottom line is it looks and sounds great so im keen to give it a go, minus your incredible chops of course 😆
Paul, I'm sure someone will correct me as I'm no expert, but focusing on the C scale over the Hendrix chord, the reason it fits is because the Hendrix chord is an E7 Sharp 9 with the notes EGBD, the C scale can be used over this chord as there are no sharps or flats, so it would fit, even though it's an E chord it has a sharp 9th(G) and flat 7th (D).
I'll go and have a lie down now !!! Great intelligent playing and feel by the way.
I would think (and I a,just learning modes) but since it looked like he was resolving to an Am7 you might call it an A aeolian scale.
Thank you Mark. It looks like a nice little thread is starting here 😁👍
E7#9 is an altered dominant chord so if you’re looking for a ‘pitch collection’ then you would use the super locrian scale. The formula is: 1, b2, #2, 3, b5, #5, b7. So E super locrian is: E, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D. It has all the notes in the chord - remember G# = Ab. An altered chord is any dominant 7th where the 9 or 13 is flattened or sharpened. It’s more common to refer to the 9 or 13 rather than 2 or 4 as they are upper extensions and flavour the chord rather than define it.
Nice sounding amp also . Is it a Fender ?
Thanks Gibson225. No, it’s a Vox AC30S1, which is a simplified version of the classic AC30 👍
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Ah yes.. i got the ac 15 . Really love the openness and the nice breaking up of the Vox. Your playing is really inspiring btw !
Cheers, delighted you like my playing. Appreciated 👍
E7#9
Thank you Vinny 👍
Steve Miller, Martin Miller, Mike Miller.... steal from all of them, they're great players!
Absolutely 🤣. Cheers Wes
Barney Miller.