Albert King Guitar Lesson - 3 Licks to Get Started!

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  • Опубліковано 25 лют 2022
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    In this lesson we talk about the great Albert King. I'll show you 3 licks that highlight his unique bending technique. I play each lick to a backing track and then break them down.
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  • @anklebar1
    @anklebar1 28 днів тому +2

    this is very good. I watch a lot of these types of videos, you sound good and I like how you break it up and teach. Top notch!

  • @coreymihailiuk5189
    @coreymihailiuk5189 2 роки тому +13

    Many years ago I met Albert King and he refused to shake my hand but heartily shook the hand of the black guitarist that I was with. Despite this obvious insult my love for Alberts ferocious bends did not diminish one iota. Thanks for such a great lesson.

    • @ibberman
      @ibberman Рік тому +7

      Man I'm sorry to hear that, but thanks' for sharing.
      Nothing worse than looking up to somebody, and then find out you are air to them.

    • @T35S
      @T35S 9 місяців тому +2

      From what I can gather the man had quite an ego. It’s disappointing, but he‘s still a blues legend nonetheless

    • @CantonBruce
      @CantonBruce 3 місяці тому +3

      Albert king was also bitter white guitarists were copying him despite all the Jim Crow shit going on

  • @larrypower8659
    @larrypower8659 2 роки тому +8

    When Albert met Eric Clapton, he told Eric he really liked “that song called Strange Brew. I like that guitar solo.” Eric re-
    plied, “You ought to. It’s yours!” He lifted almost all Albert’s solo from Oh Pretty Woman and/or Born Under A Bad Sign.
    Albert only had about 6 licks. But it’s not WHAT you play, it’s HOW (and when) you play it. Albert naturally got that.

  • @oxnegative
    @oxnegative 5 днів тому

    The best blues teacher

  • @dirkgibbens377
    @dirkgibbens377 2 роки тому +17

    Another absolutely masterpiece! So smooth, and captured the Albert King feel perfectly. Headed to my guitar now! 👍👍

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @blakelycreative3171
    @blakelycreative3171 20 днів тому

    You have a great teaching vibe and I really appreciate how you break this all down. Thanks! I'm 71 and got to see Albert King a few times in the 60's. Fillmore West in SF was my second home back then. $3.50 cover got you in to see 3 bands .. Lot's of good memories . Thanks again.

  • @kevingriffin1854
    @kevingriffin1854 2 роки тому +4

    You can tell from this Albert King was one of SRVs main influences

  • @doubleuwest
    @doubleuwest 2 роки тому +2

    Hell yes again! Loving these blues lessons--thanks a lot Jack.

  • @permculture
    @permculture 2 роки тому +2

    not only a master bluesman, and a great teacher, Jack is also a great singer, we need to hear more of him.

  • @slicksalmon6948
    @slicksalmon6948 3 місяці тому +1

    I saw Albert in a small DC club in ‘77. You’d better turn your amp up. He was LOUD. You just can’t imagine the power.

  • @jerrywilson4371
    @jerrywilson4371 2 роки тому +1

    He might of got that bending feel out of necessity. I've always heard that Albert was only occasionally actually in tune. Might be an urban myth.,Thanks Jack, excellent as always

  • @johnmahler7723
    @johnmahler7723 2 роки тому

    Another great one Jack! Keep on keeping on!

  • @SonorousMusic
    @SonorousMusic 2 роки тому

    One of my favorite channels. Glad I found this a few month ago. Astounding phrasing and playing.

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @JimmyDel
    @JimmyDel 2 роки тому

    Love me some Albert King!! There's still so much you can learn from him. You nailed his style with these. Thanks Jack!

  • @mackmccloud
    @mackmccloud 10 місяців тому

    I really got a lot out of the format you used on this and the BB King video of practicing the two bar phrases over the 12 bar progression. It really helped me incorporate the licks in my playing as opposed to practicing a solo all the way through. I love your teaching and playing. Thanks

  • @veteranaffiliate
    @veteranaffiliate Рік тому

    I can get started with these thanks

  • @RG-wj3zp
    @RG-wj3zp 2 роки тому +1

    That Danocaster Tele sounds terrific - and, of course, you're playing it with real mastery

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I think so too

  • @druwk
    @druwk 2 роки тому

    Great breakdown! Hit on the subtle things you have to do, to try to get CLOSE to his tone. Love the vocabulary. One of the Great Masters I managed to see before they past. Great performer.

  • @faygo12
    @faygo12 Рік тому +1

    Bare Finger / thumb picking has a distinctive sound that can't be duplicated

  • @sebastianfigueroa1351
    @sebastianfigueroa1351 Рік тому

    Awesome stuff, I've been looking for something like this to help my phrasing.

  • @allenchief6351
    @allenchief6351 2 роки тому

    Another incredible lesson Jack!!!! Thanks so much. You still giving lessons. Have to hit u up for another one as its been awhile.

  • @bpsychoz
    @bpsychoz Рік тому

    Exactly the video I was looking for

  • @stephencullen441
    @stephencullen441 10 місяців тому

    You are true talent!
    Steve

  • @911aDay
    @911aDay 11 місяців тому

    Licks to Get Started! Great series name man!! 🔥

  • @johnolenski
    @johnolenski 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jack. Really enjoying your channel.

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @karmadave
    @karmadave 2 роки тому

    Wow Jack! You really nail Albert's touch and tone 😎

  • @jasonmurkin3364
    @jasonmurkin3364 2 роки тому

    Hi Jack stumbled across your channel yesterday. Great playing man. I'm an almost 50 year old beginner one year into my journey and luckily enough to be playing an Xotic XTC. I'm hoping to learn a lot from your channel. Best wishes from the UK🤘🏻

  • @johnmac8084
    @johnmac8084 2 роки тому

    A real classic here Jack, thanks

  • @angrybuzzy
    @angrybuzzy 2 роки тому

    Wow, Jack. You have amazing touch. Sweet playing my friend. Sweet!

  • @freewaybullit
    @freewaybullit 2 роки тому

    Thanks for another amazing blues lesson

  • @mojogypsy
    @mojogypsy 2 роки тому

    Another awesome presentation!

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @carlosbraveandbold
    @carlosbraveandbold 2 роки тому

    Dude, you're awesome, congrats for your channel

  • @DanRussellGuitar
    @DanRussellGuitar 2 роки тому

    Excellent, as always. Cheers.

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      Thanks for listening

  • @gangnamstylegrandpa6352
    @gangnamstylegrandpa6352 2 роки тому

    Love this video ! One of the few people on earth that can actually sound like Albert King .

  • @paigehammond6975
    @paigehammond6975 2 роки тому

    Feel for days!! Bossing it Jack

  • @duelenigma7732
    @duelenigma7732 9 днів тому

    thanx for the gold .

  • @jonbirmingham6005
    @jonbirmingham6005 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed that and thank you !

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @liamvictor
    @liamvictor 2 роки тому

    My Lord, what a tone!

  • @eyank57
    @eyank57 2 роки тому

    Jack is the best 👍👍☝

  • @andrewfrancis7739
    @andrewfrancis7739 Рік тому

    Dude your playing is so damn enjoyable

  • @JamesWoodGuitar
    @JamesWoodGuitar 2 роки тому

    How are you not at 100k plus subs!? Your content is awesome!! Keep it up.

  • @jimc6687
    @jimc6687 2 роки тому +1

    My friend Chris agrees with me that Jack's a great player but too 'jazzy style' for his blues loving taste......which I never agreed with. Now, if this cool Albert King lesson doesn't put any notion of 'too jazzy' (not that there's anything wrong with it!) finally to rest........actually, I'd love to see a three Kings combination session as well!! Great lesson plus super fitting 'road worn' Olympic white Tele here as well, J.K.!! Jim C.

  • @joshuakoyukuk6381
    @joshuakoyukuk6381 2 роки тому

    Love the new danocaster man. Sounds amazing through that bassman.

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      Thanks man! I agree

  • @fefeikert
    @fefeikert 8 місяців тому

    Very cool.😊

  • @emanuel_erol_germann
    @emanuel_erol_germann Рік тому

    Main Jack Ruch !🎉🎸

  • @bluesman2001
    @bluesman2001 9 місяців тому

    Thanks! Really good tips… one thing I read somewhere and I think it’s true is that Albert King played on the fretboard horizontally.

  • @Brandon-youtube
    @Brandon-youtube 8 місяців тому

    Wow what an intro. Need to bust out the strat now

  • @idrissfekari1038
    @idrissfekari1038 2 роки тому

    Beautiful Intro 👌!

  • @rongcup
    @rongcup 2 роки тому

    Yesss!!!

  • @elliotdowling4077
    @elliotdowling4077 5 місяців тому

    I will play the blues for you is my favorite song, l play along with that song lol he is awesome guitar player

  • @metta8917
    @metta8917 8 місяців тому

    Very tasty. A pleasure to see and listen to.

  • @manifest40
    @manifest40 2 роки тому

    Badass, Jack! Thank you.
    Do you have any suggestions for Albert King essential listening?

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому +2

      Born Under A Bad Sign (the album) - I'll Play the Blues For You (the album) - Live Wire/Blues Power - Thursday Night in San Francisco

  • @13thAMG
    @13thAMG 2 роки тому

    Albert King himself would applaud that, Jack

  • @himey77
    @himey77 Рік тому +1

    My go-to channel for guitar education. Extremely grateful for this resource. Support the creators!

  • @zlatkodraskovic5532
    @zlatkodraskovic5532 2 роки тому

    Brutal…👏🏾❤️🙏🏽🇦🇺

  • @PurpleHaze1335
    @PurpleHaze1335 Рік тому

    Would love to have that backing track

  • @davidt9841
    @davidt9841 2 роки тому

    Yeah, BUT you need a Flying V!!! Just kidding Jack! Been loving AK for a long, long, long time! Thanks for sharing, Jack! 👍🎸✌️😎

  • @chuckglass8849
    @chuckglass8849 20 днів тому

    Great tone- what reverb are you using? Thanja!

  • @jjboogie1
    @jjboogie1 2 роки тому

    No Flying V? Oh come on Jack! 😂🤘

  • @drewbarries
    @drewbarries 2 роки тому

    Cool Jack, hey I’m just a hack but I know tone and your Bassman is sounding great. Did you add something that warmed up the tone?

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      No, but it's a pretty warm sounding amp already

    • @drewbarries
      @drewbarries 2 роки тому

      @@JackRuch sounds different on the Tele today; less mid scooped than with your JW on other videos but my reference has been your Headstrong, which had less of that mid scoop too imho.

  • @dalton7145
    @dalton7145 2 роки тому

    Did players like Albert King, ect..tune down 1/2 step or did they play in standard tuning?

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      Albert King tuned down to C# or sometimes C. So he was able to bend the high E string up several intervals

  • @rccarsandmusic2641
    @rccarsandmusic2641 2 роки тому +1

    They all used .008 strings, Clapton and all the Kings

  • @waynegram8907
    @waynegram8907 2 роки тому

    JACK RUCH, I'm confused about the BB Box because I don't know if its considered a Major Hexatonic or something else because the formula is 1-2-4-5-6 , NO 3rd or 7th.

  • @sohamdeb0410
    @sohamdeb0410 2 роки тому +1

    You're the fucking man dude !

  • @TheRebellion1997
    @TheRebellion1997 Рік тому

    What tuning is this in?

  • @paultownsend6043
    @paultownsend6043 2 роки тому

    You can't beat a bit of King Albert

    • @JackRuch
      @JackRuch  2 роки тому

      No you certainly can't!

  • @billyclub9863
    @billyclub9863 Рік тому

    I subscribed & told others to also.
    Hook us up. Break down a couple 12bar solos!!!

  • @staxmantim
    @staxmantim 4 місяці тому

    I always thought Hendrix & Stevie Ray came close to Albert King’s power, but couldn’t match his soulful feeling. You’re not near that level of power (maybe it’s the guitar), but you have that elusive touch.

    • @chi4611
      @chi4611 4 місяці тому

      Hendrix absolutely did, listen to machine gun. Man played in the Chitlin circuit.

  • @Sebastian-hl6pi
    @Sebastian-hl6pi 9 місяців тому

    🇦🇷PAPPO Y ALBERTO KING🇺🇲SON LO MISMO

  • @larrypower8659
    @larrypower8659 2 роки тому

    Stevie Ray Vaughan was the absolute best at Albert’s licks. No one better.