Matteo Mancuso reveals the guitar techniques that saw Vai call him "the evolution of guitar"
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- 00:00 Intro
00:46 Fingerstyle technique
05:12 Matteo plays clean
05:48 Economy of movement
11:11 Matteo plays jazz
12:24 The importance of listening
21:27 Outro performance
In an astonishing masterclass, Italian guitar phenomenon Matteo Mancuso shows us the secrets to his guitar style - which has been described by Al Di Meola as "light years ahead". In this video Matteo reveals how he uses fingerstyle to play some of the most agile, articulate solos imaginable, how economy of movement aids his speed and accuracy and why listening is the key to being a richly expressive player. With beautiful performances throughout, you need to see this if you are interested in the state of the art of electric guitar playing today.
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Once you get used to his amazing style and technical ability, you can focus on how fantastic his phrasing is. He's the real deal, no doubt about it.
Yes, there is a natural dynamic involved with his technique, using finger picking to accentuate some notes while legato seems to account for some passing notes. But really, he is playing with dynamics so intuitively, watching his left hand all the time so his right hand technique follows his phrasing. Really impressive.
Is fret wrap cheating?
The term 'cheating' implies there's some sort of contest, and there isn't. The fret wrap isn't playing any of the notes.
@@drax13 improper technique, inability to mute open strings?
@@peace7482 That's a heck of a claim to make, to which I would say his playing speaks for itself. Guthrie Govan uses fret wraps, as do many other guitarists. I've never used one so I don't really have an informed opinion on them, but I'd hardly think it was an unfair advantage, anymore than overdrive, noise gates, etc, are.
I’m a long time pro guitarist who started in blues rock, then jazz, then got my Masters degree in classical guitar, and I’ve been playing electric with nails and more or less the same technique for years. Seeing a young guy doing it at such an amazing level of musicianship is really inspiring. Matteo is my new guitar hero 🤯🥰🤘
Let me tell you of that one time I got the B chord right... It dreamt so well that night!
@@2beinteresting 🤣🤘practice practice practice 🥰
This playing is soulless nonsense
@@oldgit4260you really sound like you know what you’re talking about. Clearly great taste and a vast understanding. Tell us more, oh wise one 🙄🤣🤫
@@oldgit4260 You are full of (sh)it. Matteo is the real deal, technique combined with taste, class and good compositions. If it is not your taste, move along.
I like how his “secrets” are basically “I have worked really hard and I’m very, very good at this.”
He seems to have a good head on his shoulders, so I’m excited to see what he does in the coming years.
The video title is absolutely terrible. Click bait nonsense for what should be good content.
@@whatilearnttoday5295 everyone oversells on the title. It’s an unfortunate side effect of social media algorithms.
Absolutely agree
😂 spot on
Hard work and talent
Without one the other will not be enough to take you to the top
Dudes a legend no doubt
Click bait titles are wank
Yup, he's better!@bigcoomerloads
Aside from being amazingly talented and proficient, he’s also beautifully modest and approachable. No hint of ego. He’s kind of a guitar angel.
He reminds me of Randy Roads in that way...
He reminds me of Kazakh vocalist Dimash Qudaibergen. Same humble demeanor, despite absolute, unheard-of mastery of their respective crafts. There is even some facial resemblance, even though Dimash is Asian in his features. If anyone's not familiar with him, check him out! A collaboration would be beyond amazing!!
Ego can be really off putting. I hugely respect John mayers guitar work but his cockiness really puts me off. I might have got him wrong but it’s just something I feel with him
@@markcamp1... He actually reminds me of Marty McFly. Just more advanced than Chuck Berry.
Just to let you know, ego is not a negative thing. Ego is the central reference point of consciousness, the logical rational ID of the self's inner voice. The negative bragging and macho we see exhibited by, say, Mussolini and Donald Trump, is not ego at all. In that case it is unrestrained dishonesty. The ego is responsible for restraint. The lack of restraint is not evidence of a strong ego, but is, instead, a lack of the proper application of one's own ego to restrain one's Shadow.
He’s a brilliant guy who happens to play this way. It’s not just the technique. You can discern his intelligence and maturity the way he expresses himself in a second language so articulately.
wow true
it is the acoustic guitar approach for electrical
Well said
Classical guitarist on an electric
@@josephm.noviello1996 it is not so simple 🙂
italian pride. This guy is so young, so talented, so humble. Kudos...
@@Nzbdjcnx I meant "italian pride" for me and italians... he is actually very humble.
God...makes NO junk.
Matteo is so humble and modest, while taking guitar playing to a level nobody else envisioned. Jeff Beck would be so proud and amazed.
His technique is flawless, and he's musicality is off the charts. He really is a phenomenal talent, and this video will be an invaluable resource for guitarists who will study him years from now
Hello guitarists who are yet to be born! Enjoy :P
He’s playing nothing of any musical relevance. You’re easy to impress. The average gospel guitarist is 20 times more musical.
@@1Live2Love3Thrive Only an imbecile would say what you have just said
Let's hear you play.
@@1Live2Love3Thrive
@@1Live2Love3Thriveahahahahahahahahaha 🤡
For my money, he’s the baddest player on the planet, currently. Technically off the charts, obviously - but his vocabulary is so diverse, so mature, and has such DEPTH it’s astonishing. Devastatingly great in all aspects of execution, taste, and versatility.
Totally agree...and this video doesn't even cover the other many genres he has shown so much ability in as can be viewed on CZcams.
Yeah. He's my favorite guitar player for sure. I'm glad he's getting some much deserved recognition!
Gotta agree. The kid is phenomenal!
For modern guitar talent, man, I’d love to see him and Govan trade choruses.
I must protest. He isn't a bad player at all. Also he stays on the scale charts very well. Not off at all.
His English seems adequate and Italian too, so that's probably diverse vocabulary.
An exceptional player with a well developed technique and an appreciation and knowledge of the history of the music he loves. He has a great future ahead of him.
The future is bright because of him.
One thing I’ve noticed, beyond his amazing talent, is that he’s done his homework with regards to rock, blues, country chicken pickin, jazz fusion, traditional jazz. His videos show he’s is not a one trick pony, this guy has raised the bar. He’s amazing.
I was reading the comments, skeptically.... I just heard of this man today. Without a doubt, my new favorite current guitarist...brilliantly talented, super well-rounded as a musician, and super down-to-earth and thoughtful. What a humble BEAST!!!
So young, so deep, so talented. Guitar music is in safe hands. Thank you, Matteo and Guitarist for this inspiring interview.
what do you mean hes so deep? wtf
His music vocabulary and taste is incredible!…
He's a breath of fresh air to the guitar world for sure! It's about time that all the big name guitarist's get schooled by a younger guy. Much respect bro.
Such an incredible talent and what a nice all around guy as well as all around musician. As many of us commenting are not Italian, it is our bonus that he speaks English so well. Best wishes for many decades of virtuosity.
Unbelievable player! How can anyone so young be on that level? It’s mind boggling.
What you have never seen a 5 or 6 year old child playing Bach or Mozart pieces? How old are you?
I find it very difficult to believe you don't know what a Prodigy is or seen one?
Can you imagine going to the music conservatory in Palermo? You can tell this young virtuoso, like other artists in the old world, is steeped in culture and tradition. He has such a wide range of influences , but more than that , he has it all committed to memory! Wow! Beyond impressive! Love the discreetly placed thumb rest btw..
Bravissimo.. I am mostly a classical guitar players and seeing Matteo using same style on electrical it's an inspiration! Fantastic musician and humble personality!! Lovely
I love how he described Gambale's technique as "being limiting". I'm paraphrasing, but it was such a boss moment without any hyperbole or inflated ego.
Thanks for this interview. Once again Matteo shows what a fine musician he is and his deep respect to his masters. He is so good. Just don’t want to repeat what other comments words, but it’s difficult not saying: amazing, awesome, excellent, virtuoso, humble, wonderful, ……
The inspiration that I came away with from
this video was so strong that I was moved
to collecting all my guitars in one area
in the back yard, said a prayer and
lit the biggest bonfire I've seen in years.
lol
that's how lots of people feel ; it's how people felt when they first Hendrix. Give up-sell the guitar ..You just do you're own thing and ignore the rest
I can't wait for a second album, this guy is so many people all in one and himself at the same time. He's the best I've heard to come along in years, he brings you right in and doesn't let go. Incredible musician!!!
Intelligent and well-grounded in his approach. Next level guitar talent.
Matteo looks like a genuinely nice guy and every aspect of his jaw-dropping technique is a combination as he so eloquently explains, what he didn't explain though is the most important part: the combination of genius and fathomless talent, thank you Matteo for the wonderful music.
His sound is instantly recognizable, which is the rarest of qualities when it comes to guitar players.
There are no limits form him, technically or musically. He is fantastic.
So young and humble guy.Amazing guitar skills..truly an inspiring..He's the best guitarist now of his generation and inspiration too all the musicians.Keep up the good work Matteo!👍😍🎸 Godbless🙏💖
What a wonderfully introspective young man...I think that's a main reason as to why he's such a beautiful musician. He is so artfully open.
WOW!! An absolute superb player AND a very nice guy! Dear Matteo, you are a model for what is possible on beautiful guitar playing, AND what is possible for a human to be a better human.
Thank you!!
Matteo was born genius...this explains everithing and ahhhh...the freedom to be what he wanted to be!!! The rest is hard work,sleepless nights ,but the results are stunning 😍 I am so blessed to discover him and enjoy the music he is playing ❤
I've probably commented this on every Mancuso vid out there, but the crisp cleanliness of his technique always blows my mind.
Absolutely brilliant guitarist - wonderful tones, incredible technique always in service of musicality - and seems like a really nice, humble guy
He is a lovely young man. Not ‘tude and his even run, fluidity, note choices , he is tasteful and one of the few guys that tapping is beautiful not derivative. His father must be glowing at his trajectory and the way he is thoughtful in interviews. Biggest asset is he can play live
Without watching him and his technique, I still enjoy and am in awe of his knowledge of phrasing, styles and dexterity.
Wow! I used to play many many many years ago. But after hearing this fantastic dude I’m going to go up in the attic and pull down my dusty old guitar. Thank you for the inspiration
Imagine being this young and one of the greatest awe-inspiring guitarists ever?
Edward Van Halen just turned 23 when the first record came out. Changed the entire face of rock guitar and gear. Every guitar player and their mother wanted to play like him and have his style of guitar. I don't know how old you are but i was there and this is similar to that.
Matteo represents what many musicians in Italy are like - dedicated and knowledgeful not only in their instrument but music in general. Italy produces among the best musicians in the world.
Do you have some modern examples of these musicians?
@@user-by6eb6zo7gany Italian musician who studied under an Italian music college really. Checkout the bass players Roberto Badoglio or Federico Malaman, cos it's not just guitarists
I'm not sure if there is anyone with Matteo's talent. Hands down he has to be the greatest guitar player I've ever heard! I love how he express's the journey in this video.
Great comments i read.all from people who love music dearly.all of us grateful to see Mateo.turn into a great guitar player and musician
Oh is Sicily proud of you Mateo and for that all of Italy.
Thanx for joining this huge team of guitar lovers who need to see the torch passed
And its been passed to you
Grazie...Bravo
Amazing technique. Beautiful guitar also. Italy has a million great guitarists.
Such a great human being. Excited for his future 🙏🏼
He's such a talented young guitarist. So refreshing to see a guitarist that is refreshing and inspiring.
Simultaneously makes me want to practice more and sell my guitars and give up. Beautiful talent.
This is so great. I've been wanting to know more about Matteo. What a brilliant mind
Such a level headed guy which seems to be the case for a lot of players in the upper echelons. Really enjoyed his insight, will definitely check out more of his playing. I love the fact he has smaller hands than most guitar players as do I and it obviously doesn’t hamper his ability. Great interview and great questions complimented by Matteo’s willingness to share, thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Outstanding Guitarist I can only imagine the amount of practice, time dedication it’s taken to become this exceptional.
Seriously, every thing I see from Matteo is blowing my mind. I have never heard phrasing any better. From the top of the idea to the very bottom, it is basically perfect.
Matteo's innovation and style reminds me of the innovation/style of Stanley Jordan. They both play completely different styles but they both challenge the ideas of how the guitar can be played. To me, both players seem almost alien and just flat out amazing.
that piece from 11:10 to 12:25 is so good. That's the stuff that keeps me playing and practicing.
It's "Nuages" by Django
@@paulgibby6932thanks.
..obviously an incredible musician first and foremost, not just a highly technical guitarist. I love his humility. We are blessed to have this young man sharing his music with the world. He is undoubtedly the best out there right now as is affirmed by just about all the current masters..well done Matteo!
Matteo and Max Ostro they both hold the present and future of the instrument.
totally agree with you man!
I also agree.. Max is on the same page and extremely unique!
Watching and hearing this young man play reminded me strongly of the first time I saw Stanley Jordan when he first burst onto the Guitar World Stage.
Jaw dropping technique allied to a wonderful musical sensibility. Marvellous.
Brilliant technique, and a soulful heart. I have the utmost confidence that the future of guitar will thrive and continue to grow thanks to folks like Matteo. Each new generation takes it up a notch, and Matteo is certainly a fine example of that concept. I will continue to be inspired by this fine musician.
Had to check the video playback speed as watch a lot of stuff at x 1.25! Dude is insanely gifted.
There are no adequate words to define Mateo's skill. It is so extraordinarily unique and redefining of guitar technique that it leaves me speechless. Hard to imagine how his skill will evolve, but it will change the evolution of guitar markedly.
Only thing different about him is he uses his fingers instead of a pick . Not revolutionary
@2216Sammy...Incorrect, he uses his fingers in a way that has not been done yet...a combination of bass and classical techniques along with melodic tapping. And by playing this way his fingers are right on the notes he needs, without the complications of string skipping or muting a middle string in a chord. This makes his playing much more precise and articulate.
Also, check out his musicality...he plays a multitude of genres, each at a top level.
Matteo. Not "Mateo". Show some respect for italian language and names, please.
@@DavidRFITMost of my Italian friends are not above forgiving typos.
Brilliant playing, and insightful views on guitar technique, and musicianship! Thanks for making this video. 👏👍
Glad I had time to watch this. I’ve been interested to get to know more about young Mr. Mancuso. Very impressive musician and person. Thank you for producing and presenting this interview.
With great talent comes also a kind of great humility. Matteo is a brilliant young star in the jazz guitar universe! He lets his playing speak for itself.
Truly an inspiring player!
Keep going kid, keep going! You have a genuine gift.
Wonderful how he does his best to explain his beautiful playing as fully as he can. Much appreciated.Time flew by it was so engrossing.Thanks.
The technique is ingenious and the guitar is beautiful. Well done!
His playing is other-worldly, but his genuine humility is what really stands out to me!! Just WOW!
This guy is an amazing player and such a nice dude. What an inspiration.
Thanks for the good interview. This musician is clever and hardworking person and his approach is great example of how study and work to be done for young generations! New star was born and best wishes to Matteo!
So happy to hear him mention Scotty Anderson! If you don't know, Scotty is a thumbpicker from Kentucky and a wizard with the guitar. You can hear his influence in Matteo's playing
Scotty is amazing scary the best in many ways.
I think he was referring to Scott Henderson....not Scott Anderson(whoever that might be)....:~)
@@surepaul ha, that makes sense. Check out Scotty Anderson, he's amazing. His NAMM show was great!
This is my introduction to him. Very musical playing. I like how his runs break out of the restrictions of the guitar neck and fly free. Very inspiring.
I liked that he mentioned listening to the kinds of lines that come from other instruments, and to build your vocabulary and musical sense independently of your guitar playing. This is key to breaking out of ruts that we so easily fall into. Even when we think we’re being creative, we’re still stuck with the limitations of our instruments and our imaginations. Really listening, even to music we don’t like very much, can often reveal something we didn’t hear before.
I'm getting old and have to get used to people using new techniques and playing new stuff but I really admire this young man talking so friendly and full of love for music and then sounding so calm while he's playing something that I won't even touch in this live if I wanted to. And I'm glad he didin't grow up in the 80's where your hair decided if you were going the next big thing. I wish you all the best Matteo, just make sure whatever you do, just add to what makes your heart warm and not your brain.
The King! 💙
A nice response to the King from the Jack..🎸🎸🎸
Extraordinaire musicien avec une technique époustouflante et brillante dans absolument tous les styles, rock, hard rock, blues rock, jazz rock, prog rock, jazz, classique, blue grass, jazz manouche, folk, etc.... Vous savez quoi ? la première fois que je l'ai entendu jouer, c'était ses premiers gros posts vidéos il y a bien six ans, il m'a tout de suite semblé sorti du futur tellement tout jeune il avait déjà acquis une technique et un grand sens du jeu, doublé -triplé ici - d'une grande maturité et culture musicale. Son père est également un musicien qui demanderait à être connu. Je vous le dis amis guitaristes, l'Enfant est né ! 😁
His combination of talent, technique and style diversity is unparalleled.
I love that he mentioned the strong influence of Scott Henderson . Scott is truly one of the greats.
Matteo is the gift that keeps on giving. He illustrates what he does, confident that although he's giving up the 'secrets' we lesser mortals have simply no chance of getting anywhere close to what he does. His skill with his fingers on the strings has been done for years. Andres Segovia, Manitas De Plata and many others clearly show what can be achieved. Alan Houldsworth's legato melodic skills were off the charts. Plus all of the hundreds of other top guitarists with each of their own unique skills have manifested themselves in Matteo. He is every guitarist. Matteo's improvised lines are something to not only admire and savour, but further still be amazed over that someone so young has achieved.
I have his first album. It is superb. I want Drift Lab to produce CDs. (I'm old school.) I'm at the later end of life's journey as a keyboard player. I'm just so happy that Matteo has arrived from the Celestial Spaceship in time for me to enjoy before I make my return.
❤Yes, I DEFINITELY agree ❤
Lovely way to put it! Nice! I stumbled on this video and was bewildered at how clean and prganized his playing is! Wow! Sometimes, one can only pause and admire..
That is one of the coolest things I've seen! His right-hand technique is amazing.
What. What. Ive been a guitarist for the last 33 years. I have now become a drummer the last 3 and a half minutes thank you. Matteo.😮
He really is an incredible talent on the guitar. I have one of his JTC tutorials and it is mind blowing. I love his technique and style. I use a lot of hybrid picking in my style,so learning anything from this wonderful player is great for my arsenal. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
this kid is changing the game from now on... just when we thought there was nowhere else to go... this is inspiring.
I’m sorry, I’m not trying to be negative but I just don’t get it? How? Because he’s using his fingers instead of a pick?
I love how thoughtful he is about everything. Great interview
One amazing guitar player; one amazing & beautiful human being.
Great point about strengthening your pinky on your chording hand. Too many self-taught guitar players never take the time to utilize and strengthen the pinky.
Thank you very much for this educative and beautiful sharing from Matteo. The young guitarist generation is Amazing !
He is from Sicily typical surname from the island as mine , great player , this young generation has the sound and technic we wished to have when we started playing
Wow!
Just Amazing!
What a wonderful talented guitalist he is!
No Blues or Rock or Jazz... just GOOD MUSIC! Totally agree. The immensity of his musical knowledge is impressive.
Really enjoy his chord playing, really clean and can move positions and inversions almost effortlessly. The fast appregios are the same but sometimes gets in the way of more melodic stuff at least in this interview. Like so many others I will be following his future efforts. Fantastic player.
Please check out his other videos (including his latest album drops) and you'll find that his arpeggios are quite varied and musical. Matteo has moments where he plays flashy, but it's for the benefit of the music.
He is putting the Yamaha Revstar P90 guitar on the map. He plays the electric guitar with a Flamenco technique. This lad has a bright future and he's just beginning to come on the scene.
Happy to hear Matteo speak. He’s less shy than he was, and we can learn from him more. Thanks
Brilliant guitarist and musician.
Amazing combination of classical guitar and other techniques applied to electric guitar. This has been in development as it were gradually over many years as proliferation of electric guitars and amps has finally enabled open minded players to go beyond previous imaginary barriers. Obviously a LOT of work and talent involved too! Good musical taste helps too.
was a fan first time i heard him play, will always be a fan of this incredible phenom
Talent like this is phenomenal
He may not be a big name atm but this guy is a wonderful guitarist if not one of the best in world! At least to me. Go on Matteo!
Great players always leave me feeling one of two ways. 1. Completely deflated . 2. Totally inspired to practice way more.
Number 2 it is !
Thanks for this phenomenal interview!
Thanks for introducing me to Matteo. An extremely intelligent and exceptional guitarist.
I’ve always played with fingers only and for most of that time accepted what I thought were the limitations of the technique because of the other things you can achieve with it. When I saw Matteo play Hot Wired I realised those limitations didn’t actually exist. I spent hundreds of hours and over a year completely reinventing my picking technique as a result and it has transformed my playing. Very inspiring player.
That's rad, man. Hope you keep having a good time making it yours!
Love to hear a duet with him and Julian Lage.
It’s amazing what hard work, being gifted and brilliance can do for you- when you put your mind to it, nothing is impossible…nothing ventured, nothing gained….
I can't help but always notice he is playing a Yamaha Revstar. Amazing guitars and amazingly un noticed and under rated. He is indeed a master virtuoso.
think he is sponsored by them as well..he is wearing hoodie with yamaha logo