For anyone trying to decide…Patreon really is worth it. Plenty of material to really dig into and learn in and out. Alex has a knack for choosing good material from which to learn from. Great stuff.
Great tutorial Alex. I am new to the channel and find myself gravitating to the genres that you play. Great to get explanation on how you made the backing track, a topic that most others neglect. Thanks for the endorsement on using different guitars………..I have already showed it to my wife. 🤔
Great to see/hear those triad-based exercises across the fretboard horizontally and vertically (different string sets). An invitation to embark on some serious exploration and map-making!
Monster tone again maestro…just superb teaching, performance and execution. As I’ve said before, your teaching style is really exceptional…very generous and really draws the viewer in…a real skill …respect
Your arrangements to create the solo based on the melody of this great song are really melodic and create an atmosphere that accompanies the song, merging with it and becoming an intrinsic part of it. Really beautiful! Your compositions are admirable, you are a master of the guitar. I understand almost everything you do, but I lack a lot of technical level especially to execute in time all the embellishments you do. I don't mind because I enjoy a lot trying to imitate you and if I need to, I simplify here and there to be able to play half well. Even if you are far away from my level, I enjoy and learn a lot with your classes, and you always choose themes that I love. I really appreciate you sharing your musical mastery with us, thank you so much Alex, enjoy the weekend!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm so glad you enjoy the way I construct these lessons! And sure thing, if you need to alter/simplify a couple of things, that's all good!.. as long as we're all striving to make good music, that's what really matters. Thanks again for the comment my friend, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
They may as well just call you the UK bandit, cuz you're definitely killing it 💯 Glad I just got my telecaster set up, I have the exact same one except for it's the squire classic vibes version😂
Fabulous lesson Alex, just so thorough. I am so glad Adam levy did that Challenge video, so I could find Alex Farran, one of the best Ytube channels out there. Should have 3 to 4 times the subscribers for sure. GREAT GUITAR addition, I to do not like the relic stuff, let it happen on it's own. YOU and John Cordy are 2 of the most tasteful players that I know of, outside of Eric Johnson.
Great lesson per your always tyvm Alex. Thanks for the gear talk upfront. Super helpful. I feel like you're channeling Knoplfer on this one - btw I like the Beyoncé version, it transforms the tune whilst respecting the original but to each their own.
Awesome lesson as always, Alex. Talking about lead country guitar (not necessarily country-blues, but straight country stuff if you will), I noticed that I am not alone to face the difficulty to get to the IV chord of the progression while playing solos. Never got clear in my mind how to get this done. Maybe, if someone is interested too, it would be useful to spend a word on this aspect. Your help would be super appreciated 🤩👍
True!.. took me a minute to figure it out and get it down, but I was adamant my backing track should start with it. Such a big part of the character of the song.
I'm learning how to fingerpick it from your countryman Rob Fennah on my Sigma D28 and play your lesson note for note on my Michael Kelly 59 Thinline Tele. As Johnny Cash once told Tom Petty, "You're a good man to ride the river with." 🙏
Thanks, Alex. Subscribed. By the way, even with subtitles on I can't quite figure out what you're saying at around 3:53, something like "revo studies". Is this something you have a lesson on? I'd definitely check it out. Anyway, great work with this one. Thanks again!
Thanks for the comment and for subscribing.. much appreciated 🙏🏻 Ah yes, I’m referring to my “Ribot” studies, I’ll link them here; ua-cam.com/video/YgJfb4G3dvU/v-deo.htmlsi=w9tmqxuMjMPdb0NW ua-cam.com/video/3YfBdDBBc_o/v-deo.htmlsi=_op-tFUZ_g2EOUOr
@@AlexFarranGuitar Okay . . . the second I saw "Ribot" I thought, "Of course--Marc Ribot" I should have known! I'm a huge Tom Waits fan. Thanks for the reply, Alex, I'll definitely check the lesson out.
Hi Alex! Can you please tell us something about the gear you're using to get your kind of sound? Pedals, Amps, Effects.... I like your videos very much!
Thanks for a great lesson! Heading on to Patreon…. Just a quick follow up on the neck profile. Will the Soft V be suitable for large hands? Or should I order the D? Thanks a lot for your answers. Brgds Eirik
@@eirikkildal5082 ah that’s awesome, thanks for the support mate! 🙏🏻I reckon the soft V will be fine for big hands.. it’s a pretty chunky profile, second only to the baseball bat types.
Thank you Alex, jam packed with very useful take aways as usual!! You are the absolute master of nuance!! I have notice watching your lessons that virtually every guitar player you love, I also love. At 64yo I have just discovered some guys who have flown under my radar for way too long. Wayne "The Train" Hancock out of Austin, Texas has an awesome band with two guitar players, Paul Skelton and Dave Biller, as well as Chris Miller on pedal steel. No drummer, but with thier upright bass player Ric Ramirez they don't need one. Check out this fine example when you have a minute!! Chuck Berry on steroids!!😊 ua-cam.com/video/MSVbPClTmbA/v-deo.htmlsi=LBifHDoXgZ5KXNMN
No, this is the one. But if you’re after more of that vibe, do check this one out.. a little dirtier you might say; Swampy & Dirty Blues lead study! Juke Joint dive bar guitar solo lesson + Nachocaster arrival! ua-cam.com/video/sS3K1VXuthA/v-deo.html
For anyone trying to decide…Patreon really is worth it. Plenty of material to really dig into and learn in and out. Alex has a knack for choosing good material from which to learn from. Great stuff.
That’s very kind John, thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying the Patreon 🙏🏻
Are there backing tracks in the Patreon ?
@@10000rajaram yes indeed!.. I include my backing tracks in the lesson materials 👍🏻
PDFs and guitar pro as well.
lovely, my sister will love this, she's a Dolly fanatic.
That’s cool! Thanks mate 👍🏻
Great lesson, so much valuable and useful information jam packed into a super slick and entertaining video, I love it. Awesome Alex
Ah thanks Brad, that means a lot mate! 🙏🏻🧡
The triad lesson at the end was super helpful.
I’m glad to hear that buddy 🙏🏻
Great tutorial Alex. I am new to the channel and find myself gravitating to the genres that you play. Great to get explanation on how you made the backing track, a topic that most others neglect. Thanks for the endorsement on using different guitars………..I have already showed it to my wife. 🤔
haha I appreciate the comment buddy, thanks for the kind words! Really glad you enjoy the videos :)
This guy is a musician and a helll of a player. I'm joining
Thanks buddy! I really appreciate that 🙏🏻
Great to see/hear those triad-based exercises across the fretboard horizontally and vertically (different string sets). An invitation to embark on some serious exploration and map-making!
Glad it was helpful Eric! 🙏🏻
Monster tone again maestro…just superb teaching, performance and execution.
As I’ve said before, your teaching style is really exceptional…very generous and really draws the viewer in…a real skill …respect
That’s very kind of you to say buddy, I really appreciate the comment. Thank you 🙏🏻
Lovely, will spend a few hours on this today. Very tasteful solo
Cheers Matthew, glad you liked it! 🙏🏻
Your arrangements to create the solo based on the melody of this great song are really melodic and create an atmosphere that accompanies the song, merging with it and becoming an intrinsic part of it. Really beautiful!
Your compositions are admirable, you are a master of the guitar.
I understand almost everything you do, but I lack a lot of technical level especially to execute in time all the embellishments you do. I don't mind because I enjoy a lot trying to imitate you and if I need to, I simplify here and there to be able to play half well.
Even if you are far away from my level, I enjoy and learn a lot with your classes, and you always choose themes that I love.
I really appreciate you sharing your musical mastery with us, thank you so much Alex, enjoy the weekend!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm so glad you enjoy the way I construct these lessons! And sure thing, if you need to alter/simplify a couple of things, that's all good!.. as long as we're all striving to make good music, that's what really matters. Thanks again for the comment my friend, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
I cleared my Calander....have my coffee ready, tele in hand.
Nice one Tony!.. a man of taste clearly 😎👌🏻
Good morning, great stuff. Love the tone.
Recalls “Apache” from long ago.
Thanks buddy! Ah yes, love that clean Hank Marvin Strat tone ;)
They may as well just call you the UK bandit, cuz you're definitely killing it 💯 Glad I just got my telecaster set up, I have the exact same one except for it's the squire classic vibes version😂
Hehe thanks buddy, “The UK bandit” sounds cool to me! 😆😎
You will end up with 1M subscribers before long. You're an absolutely amazing guitar player. Killer teacher as well. Thank you.
Oh man, thank you so much! 🙏🏻🧡
Fabulous lesson Alex, just so thorough. I am so glad Adam levy did that Challenge video, so I could find Alex Farran, one of the best Ytube channels out there. Should have 3 to 4 times the subscribers for sure. GREAT GUITAR addition, I to do not like the relic stuff, let it happen on it's own. YOU and John Cordy are 2 of the most tasteful players that I know of, outside of Eric Johnson.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoy my videos! 🙏🏻
Great lesson per your always tyvm Alex. Thanks for the gear talk upfront. Super helpful. I feel like you're channeling Knoplfer on this one - btw I like the Beyoncé version, it transforms the tune whilst respecting the original but to each their own.
Thanks buddy, I appreciate that! And sure thing, to each their own is absolutely right. Glad you dig it! :)
❤🎶❤ Great talent in different styles 👍 👏👏👏 Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
Fantastic arr't Love your Tone as well.👌
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
Love it! 🎸
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻🍻
Perfect timing! ‘Missed’ the Beyoncé version but fits nicely with both of your exquisite Ribot lessons I’ve managed to “master” past week! Hats off!
Thank you Gert! Glad you enjoyed this lesson too! 🙏🏻🍻
Another fantastic lesson!
Thank you my friend! 🙏🏻
So lovely on that nacho
It's an incredibly good telecaster! 👌🏻
U have very expensive taste. I love it As well as u play , u deserve it man.
@@bigtsshackfestival9563 haha thanks buddy! I am partial to the good things in life for sure 😇😮💨
Awesome lesson as always, Alex. Talking about lead country guitar (not necessarily country-blues, but straight country stuff if you will), I noticed that I am not alone to face the difficulty to get to the IV chord of the progression while playing solos. Never got clear in my mind how to get this done. Maybe, if someone is interested too, it would be useful to spend a word on this aspect. Your help would be super appreciated 🤩👍
Thanks for the comment buddy, that’s a great idea for a lesson and I can certainly share my thoughts and approaches on that 👍🏻
Jesus christ. The phrasing. The taste. The tone.
Thanks mate, very kind of you! 🙏🏻
Hey man you are A musician!! Ace playing 👌👌👌👌
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
Great.
Let me repeat ;-)
Great !
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
wonderful imagination!
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
The acoustic guitar intro is pretty interesting too.
True!.. took me a minute to figure it out and get it down, but I was adamant my backing track should start with it. Such a big part of the character of the song.
Jeeez
Beautiful playing!!!
Thanks mate, glad you liked it 🙏🏻
I'm learning how to fingerpick it from your countryman Rob Fennah on my Sigma D28 and play your lesson note for note on my Michael Kelly 59 Thinline Tele. As Johnny Cash once told Tom Petty, "You're a good man to ride the river with." 🙏
Ah man, that’s very cool to hear. Thanks for commenting buddy 🙏🏻🍻
SO good.
Thank you! 🙏🏻
you're awesome dude. kick ass lesson! thanks.
Thanks for the comment!.. glad you enjoyed the lesson 🙏🏻
Good stuff
Thanks Brian 🙏🏻
Sweetness!
Thank you! :)
Awesome Thankyou ❤❤❤
Thank you too🙏🏻🧡
Beautifully done, my toxic trait is thinking I could play it!
You can play it for sure dude! 👌🏻
What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend Alex also how was your birthday ❤😊🇨🇦🇬🇧🍳🎂🍰🧁🥧☕🥛🍶
Thanks buddy, glad you liked the lesson! My birthday was great thank you, nice and chilled out .. lots of great food! 👌🏻😆
Thanks, Alex. Subscribed. By the way, even with subtitles on I can't quite figure out what you're saying at around 3:53, something like "revo studies". Is this something you have a lesson on? I'd definitely check it out. Anyway, great work with this one. Thanks again!
Thanks for the comment and for subscribing.. much appreciated 🙏🏻
Ah yes, I’m referring to my “Ribot” studies, I’ll link them here;
ua-cam.com/video/YgJfb4G3dvU/v-deo.htmlsi=w9tmqxuMjMPdb0NW
ua-cam.com/video/3YfBdDBBc_o/v-deo.htmlsi=_op-tFUZ_g2EOUOr
@@AlexFarranGuitar Okay . . . the second I saw "Ribot" I thought, "Of course--Marc Ribot" I should have known! I'm a huge Tom Waits fan. Thanks for the reply, Alex, I'll definitely check the lesson out.
I’m stopping in today 👍🏻 the wife isn’t to happy 🙈
Haha nice one buddy, it’ll be worth the bother 😂
Hi Alex! Can you please tell us something about the gear you're using to get your kind of sound? Pedals, Amps, Effects.... I like your videos very much!
Thanks buddy, most my videos I do the gear talk at the end, but with this one it's right at the start so do keep an eye out for that :)
Hi Alex. Can you give a short description of the guitar? I consider order a Nacho guitar as well. Brgds Erik
Hi Erik, check out my “swampy blues” lesson where I talk about the Nacho a bit and show some lovely photos 😉
Thanks for a great lesson! Heading on to Patreon….
Just a quick follow up on the neck profile. Will the Soft V be suitable for large hands? Or should I order the D?
Thanks a lot for your answers. Brgds Eirik
@@eirikkildal5082 ah that’s awesome, thanks for the support mate! 🙏🏻I reckon the soft V will be fine for big hands.. it’s a pretty chunky profile, second only to the baseball bat types.
if you start a fashion channel you will probably get more subsrcribers than with this high quality music channel :D
😆 haha and it'd be much less work for sure!
Keep the guitar version Alex, even if you look fk classy 👍🙌
@@elrafa782 😆 thank you my friend, I shall take that advice 😉
Thank you Alex, jam packed with very useful take aways as usual!! You are the absolute master of nuance!! I have notice watching your lessons that virtually every guitar player you love, I also love. At 64yo I have just discovered some guys who have flown under my radar for way too long. Wayne "The Train" Hancock out of Austin, Texas has an awesome band with two guitar players, Paul Skelton and Dave Biller, as well as Chris Miller on pedal steel. No drummer, but with thier upright bass player Ric Ramirez they don't need one. Check out this fine example when you have a minute!! Chuck Berry on steroids!!😊
ua-cam.com/video/MSVbPClTmbA/v-deo.htmlsi=LBifHDoXgZ5KXNMN
Thanks for the comment Rich, I appreciate your kind words and I’m so glad you find the lessons useful 🙏🏻
I’ll check that video out for sure! 👍🏻
+++++
Thanks Vincent! 🙏🏻
😂😂 I agree Beyonce's is awful.
😉😂
Beyonce's awful version 😂😂😂😂
😂😂
Sorry mate, did I miss the “raunchy, twangy, melodic” vid?
No, this is the one. But if you’re after more of that vibe, do check this one out.. a little dirtier you might say;
Swampy & Dirty Blues lead study! Juke Joint dive bar guitar solo lesson + Nachocaster arrival!
ua-cam.com/video/sS3K1VXuthA/v-deo.html
@@AlexFarranGuitar ya, that’s an absolute killer! Plenty to work on.
@@antithesespistopheles8112 thanks man, glad you dig the styles 😎