Frank Gambale Talks About His Most Difficult Guitar Licks

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  • Frank demonstrates some of his most challenging licks for Rick.
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  • @michaelphillips3713
    @michaelphillips3713 2 роки тому +461

    Believe it or not, Frank's family lived over the road from us in Aranda, Canberra, Australia. His bro' Nunzio was in my class at school; we were mates. I still remember with fondness and sheer bloody amazement, Nunz saying come over and have a listen to what Frank's doing now. He was 6 years old and played the Dead's 'Dark Star' with perfection. No surprises he's a global guitar alien; and god bless him that he nurtured the incredible gift he was born with.

  • @MrRossi1976
    @MrRossi1976 Рік тому +171

    5:00 "I can play as fast as I want" - that's some end of level boss talk. And then he does it. Legend.

    • @nicksm7980
      @nicksm7980 Рік тому +33

      'It ain't bragging if you can back it up' - Jaco Pastorius.

    • @redbarchetta8782
      @redbarchetta8782 Рік тому +17

      You know your ego is healthy when it makes others smile.

    • @xjackinthebox
      @xjackinthebox Рік тому +9

      After he made that remark he played the most meta human lick

    • @stepitupandgo67
      @stepitupandgo67 8 місяців тому +6

      that is pretty goddamn rippin...he's like, "I practiced this shit a long ass time, is why I'm so good...now go home and practice motherfucker...!!" is the vibe I'm getting from this..I fuckin love it

    • @BulletProofBrain
      @BulletProofBrain 4 місяці тому +1

      I found that quote really helpful and made some progress with my speed 👍😎

  • @Pladderkasse
    @Pladderkasse 2 роки тому +219

    This guy made sweep-picking an artform the same way Allan Holdsworth made legato an artform. I feel lucky that I shared this planet with people like this, for a little while.

    • @simonrobert9858
      @simonrobert9858 2 роки тому +13

      And they make one album together

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 2 роки тому +6

      I was just thinking about early Van Halen and his infatuation with Holdsworth… Similar modal-style Virtuoso influence.

    • @kriyaban100
      @kriyaban100 2 роки тому +2

      And they been playing the same brand guitar. Just two months before Allan passed away I met both of them at NAMM. 🙏🏻❤️🎸

    • @Io-Io-Io
      @Io-Io-Io 2 роки тому

      ...share...

    • @joserobertocarmona3285
      @joserobertocarmona3285 2 роки тому

      What an amazing comment.

  • @michaelmarcuola1684
    @michaelmarcuola1684 2 роки тому +46

    The guy doesn't even need harmonies in the background, the sound is already there! 👏💪🤘

  • @funkster007
    @funkster007 2 роки тому +70

    A guy that's honed his craft to perfection. He makes it look easy, because it IS easy...for him.
    Frank's an icon!

  • @fernandes5986
    @fernandes5986 2 роки тому +157

    I've known Gambale for 35 years, and I had never heard him play the blues. What a joy.

    • @stephenbertino8373
      @stephenbertino8373 2 роки тому +11

      "Blue Miles" is my favorite blues tune. Check out Frank and the rest of Chick's Elektric Band playing it live. Great stuff!

    • @porcoddiogesubastardo9669
      @porcoddiogesubastardo9669 Рік тому

      I know Jesus... Clown

    • @DanielVerberne
      @DanielVerberne Рік тому +2

      Frank's awesome at blues and I didn't realise. Such soul and feel.

    • @SteelOnion1
      @SteelOnion1 Рік тому +5

      Vital Information at the IMAC theater in Huntington ... late 90s ... dont remember during which tune, but they did an extended blues solo section and Frank was literally making me feel like I was levitating out of my seat. It was unbelievable.

  • @onamemmet
    @onamemmet 2 роки тому +22

    The way he scrambles up blues patterns with genius inversions, reminds me of no one so much as Scott Henderson. Brilliant.

  • @kendallruff8090
    @kendallruff8090 Рік тому +40

    Frank is one of the greatest technicians to ever take up the instrument..yet such a nice, genuinely humble guy…that as much as anything makes him an inspiration…just awesome

    • @axeman2638
      @axeman2638 Рік тому +3

      So many of the greats are(were), i think it's no small part of what's required to achieve true mastery.

  • @Messier31NGC224
    @Messier31NGC224 2 роки тому +54

    That was ridiculous! What a legend. But more importantly, he doesn't lose the emotion, dynamics, or inflections, for the more bluesy parts. I need to practice more lol

  • @dongpedroyi
    @dongpedroyi 2 роки тому +26

    Frank is the benchmark for musical knowledge and technical finesse that all guitarists should aim at achieving.

    • @dennoow
      @dennoow Рік тому +4

      Not really, he's way passed the benchmark

    • @realtruenorth
      @realtruenorth Рік тому +3

      ​@@dennoowhe pushed the benchmark past everyone else LOL.

  • @Ritchie2324
    @Ritchie2324 2 роки тому +54

    Anyone else just smiling and occassionally laughing at his shear talent ❤🤟

  • @Krispy1011
    @Krispy1011 2 роки тому +21

    Frank Gambale is a guitar god - he is a fantastic artist and has it

  • @joelortiz2281
    @joelortiz2281 2 роки тому +18

    I love when Frank plays the blues. Wish he would do more of it.

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 2 роки тому +15

    The notes just flow from his body into the guitar. Even as a drummer I can really appreciate his musical talent just incredible. Thanks RB, this dude is a Legend

  • @seektruth5074
    @seektruth5074 Місяць тому +1

    Frank is INCREDIBLE. I could listen to him all day. What a creative musician.

  • @georgekukula1726
    @georgekukula1726 2 роки тому +8

    Holy crap! That is simply amazing. Regardless of the speed or technique it is so soulful!

  • @michaelgreen5206
    @michaelgreen5206 2 роки тому +11

    Frank Gambale is a virtuoso guitar player, no doubt about it. Hardly ever heard him play Blues and he sounds great here, too!!

  • @Guitarraeficaz1
    @Guitarraeficaz1 2 роки тому +54

    Well I can make my guitar cry, she cries when she sees me coming to practise.

    • @PaintGuy
      @PaintGuy 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah, I can my guitar to scream! “Stop playing” she says lmao

    • @bangermccrusher
      @bangermccrusher 2 роки тому +1

      Lmao!

  • @Chicorodrigo781
    @Chicorodrigo781 2 роки тому +6

    What a treat it must have been to sit down with Frank and do this interview. He really is one of the best there has ever been. There are countless brilliant players out there but Frank really is in a league of his own.

  • @oqmdnt392
    @oqmdnt392 2 роки тому +9

    I bet every guitarist saw that blues solo's and thought "Damn! How many great blues guitarists just dropped their jaws?" LOL Amazing playing! Saw him in lIsbon, on a masterclass sponsored by Ibanez and What I learned in about 1 and a half hours was priceless. Thank you, Mr Frank, and Thank you Rick for your video that reminded me that!

  • @jsullivan2112
    @jsullivan2112 Рік тому +3

    I love how he just can't resist going off the deep end for a little bit just playing blues and then reels it back in again. Top notch!

  • @dylankopff5062
    @dylankopff5062 Рік тому +3

    Met Frank at a guitar workshop at St Charles guitar exchange near st Louis ,what a humble legend he talked with us well after it was over ,he blew everyone's mind with his playing

  • @smoovegittar
    @smoovegittar 2 роки тому +3

    All these years I've been digging Frank.... and he stills does it. A gift for us.

  • @KhalDrogo76
    @KhalDrogo76 2 роки тому +10

    His playing with Chicks Electrik band was an eye opener for me as a kid….MONSTER

  • @TheOwl
    @TheOwl 2 роки тому +4

    "People say I should grimace more" LMAO!!!!!!!!!😆 Seriously, Frank's musicianship and versatility are second to none. And the sheer joy he plays with is contagious! BRAVO!

  • @martinheath5947
    @martinheath5947 2 роки тому +5

    A guy who can play his part and your brain fills in the rest of the band because he created it. Very special

  • @shaunmcinnis566
    @shaunmcinnis566 2 роки тому +1

    This guy has always been one of my favourites. Very humble man as well.

  • @marcusvolta6685
    @marcusvolta6685 2 роки тому +9

    Frank Gambale is one of my favorite guitarists. I saw him in concert with Vital Information ( Tom Coster, Steve Smith and Baron Browne) and it was really revelatory. Check out Vital Information recordings particularly the double live album ( Tours around the World). A true masterpiece.

  • @alvaroziadi2459
    @alvaroziadi2459 2 роки тому +9

    “I can play as fast as I want”. It’s not even cocky coming from him…

    • @user-qe5nd8ho9z
      @user-qe5nd8ho9z 2 місяці тому +2

      Bcoz it's a f***ng true

    • @amziadi
      @amziadi 2 місяці тому +1

      I know! That’s why I find it funny, it’s just matter of fact

  • @mitchweissman5045
    @mitchweissman5045 2 роки тому +1

    This channel is a real fun one, Rick. Very cool segments. Keep 'em coming!

  • @raysstlyn6346
    @raysstlyn6346 2 роки тому

    Gosh I owe Frank so much since I started my journey! Thanx guys! ❤️

  • @taLLdavidproduction
    @taLLdavidproduction 2 роки тому

    Thanks Rick for this awesome content. Cant get enough of Gambale , and you ask him the questions ive always wondered about.

  • @imthemanntoo
    @imthemanntoo 2 роки тому +2

    Love Frank. I met him at one of his many clinics, over the years. I worked at a music store in about 89 or 90 and we hosted a clinic, with Frank. He is an amazing player, and quite a personality. Thanks, Rick.

  • @mhmoretti
    @mhmoretti 2 роки тому +3

    Frank Gambale is truly a treasure.

  • @lxathu
    @lxathu 2 роки тому +6

    In addition, his video on modes is an eye-opening must have. Probably one of the simplest one on the subject, thus a revelation for the curious viewer.

  • @obiem9319
    @obiem9319 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! King of fusion shred. Thanks for sharing Mr Beato.

  • @kencarlmusic
    @kencarlmusic 2 роки тому +2

    FRANK is the Best! The thunder from down under, have gotten to see him live a few times. This interview is awesome! Thanks for your content Rick.

  • @mijit.859
    @mijit.859 Рік тому

    Frank has a very smooth & FAST style of playing the guitar 🎸 & one of the best I’ve ever seen ! 👍🏻

  • @jordanfedorko8312
    @jordanfedorko8312 Рік тому

    Such a great interview.

  • @joeymyers7677
    @joeymyers7677 2 роки тому +1

    Another Legend!! Thank you Rick!

  • @onamemmet
    @onamemmet 2 роки тому +5

    Rick, you're sitting with the best of the best lately. What a great show it's become! Will you sit with Greg Howe one day, please?

  • @stevenausten9935
    @stevenausten9935 2 роки тому +1

    I really must practice more with inspiration like this, many thanks 👍

  • @PabloUliver-Bass-Guitar
    @PabloUliver-Bass-Guitar 2 роки тому

    What a great video! Thanks for sharing this with us!

  • @chrislancaster7162
    @chrislancaster7162 2 роки тому

    Music is truly the universal language. From Franks playing to Ricks total understanding of theory it was like a conversation was going on back and forward that didn’t even need words. Excellent content. 👍

  • @mileshalter-guitarfluence7396
    @mileshalter-guitarfluence7396 6 місяців тому +1

    Rick is so happy in this video! Definitely the look of a guy meeting one of his guitar heroes.

  • @ManfredElsingBielefeld
    @ManfredElsingBielefeld Рік тому

    Such a star;nice interview;legend!

  • @robertglancy4474
    @robertglancy4474 2 роки тому +1

    I bought one of Franks instructional video's way back, learned a lot. When people talk underrated guitarists Frank is in that category too. He is right about the blues, something I don't think I have ever seen him play but he clearly respects.

  • @davidmolina3520
    @davidmolina3520 2 роки тому +4

    He makes it look so easy 🎶

  • @rodrigocastrotoledo6666
    @rodrigocastrotoledo6666 Рік тому +1

    Love his mixes scales and sweep picking technnics !!!

  • @bobryan8793
    @bobryan8793 2 роки тому

    Just fabulous....wow listened to him for years...

  • @krishmah586
    @krishmah586 2 роки тому +3

    Guauuu! Qué maravilloso guitarrista es Frank, talento y feeling al interpretar. Gracias Rick por compartir. Saludos a ambos 👍🏿🇲🇽

  • @kdavis63
    @kdavis63 2 роки тому

    What a cool interview!!!!

  • @saccomarcelo
    @saccomarcelo 2 роки тому +1

    Frank is such a character! Awesome player!!

  • @angelrojasguitar2692
    @angelrojasguitar2692 2 роки тому

    Always amazing !

  • @stevenapolitano1056
    @stevenapolitano1056 2 роки тому

    Wonderful piece. Thanks, fellas!

  • @1tgiuntac395
    @1tgiuntac395 2 роки тому +3

    Love Frank, one of the all time best! One of the ultimate personalities on guitar. You always know it's FG when you hear him.

  • @robertpehlman5195
    @robertpehlman5195 8 місяців тому +1

    That blues was amazing.

  • @arammarkarian2823
    @arammarkarian2823 Місяць тому

    Frank continues and will continue to inspire the guitarists of history to be basically more "musical" to make music! It has a warmth and a great spirit, every time I listen to it, I have to run out to look for my guitar and it makes the inspiration flow, a total genius!

  • @DaveH28
    @DaveH28 Рік тому

    That was just simply outstanding.

  • @axetu
    @axetu 7 місяців тому

    Such an incredible jazzer!

  • @millioregano
    @millioregano Рік тому

    His modes tutorial are the vest ive seen to date. Great teacher.

  • @stevenstabile4379
    @stevenstabile4379 2 роки тому

    Frank has ALWAYS amazed me!!! Licks and TONE!!!

  • @maximilianrios
    @maximilianrios 2 роки тому

    So inspiring!

  • @77news97
    @77news97 8 місяців тому

    Rick, this was just killer!

  • @chrisggoodwin777
    @chrisggoodwin777 2 роки тому +110

    "clearly I'm not warmed up yet" as he proceeds to obliterate my best playing... I guess I better practice more...

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir 2 роки тому +16

      well duh, it's Frank Gambale.

    • @Keeferz4Keeperz
      @Keeferz4Keeperz 2 роки тому +5

      imagine you're 22 years old ..you come out to LA to seek out your Music Future as a Guitarist..via MUSIC SCHOOL...only to find a certain other 22 year old(FG) walks into the same school ..to begin studies..lol..it was an eye opener...but Frank is a great guy..and obviously you can see where his career has gone since Leaving GIT(MI)

    • @stoxarecool763
      @stoxarecool763 2 роки тому

      @@Keeferz4Keeperz Hey, do you happen to know Kevin King? (keys) I think he was teaching there in the 80s/90s. Monster player, great dude! Wish I still lived in LA. Been stuck in Ohio for the last 15 years! Cheers!

  • @polishmasterjay
    @polishmasterjay Рік тому +1

    Frank is just something else and one the most unpredictable and exciting players still after all these years!!! I’ve never seen anyone else’s hands move like his, incredible!!!🙌🏽🤯🔥

  • @marcjordan29
    @marcjordan29 2 роки тому +15

    Oh hell yeah.... Thats is something heard from a true legend level guitarist. The thought of getting beyond our physical limitations.. A beast to be tamed. Genius.

  • @jonfobes8448
    @jonfobes8448 2 роки тому +1

    Good one, Rick! Loved Frank since the old days of Chick Corea's Electric Band! Good interview. You both looked like you were having fun - yet you still got some good info!

  • @globalnomad4074
    @globalnomad4074 2 роки тому

    Rick & Frank ,,,, this is great

  • @garygrinkevich6971
    @garygrinkevich6971 2 роки тому +1

    His sweep rythm is world class, dynamics are clean as hell as well, very nice.

  • @User58747
    @User58747 2 роки тому

    This man is a true inspiration.

  • @davidhorowitz8893
    @davidhorowitz8893 2 роки тому +1

    Saw this guy play live with Return To Forever. Excellent!!!

  • @Holdsworthy
    @Holdsworthy 2 роки тому +1

    'The string is a beast' well put and agreed. Amazing guitarist.

  • @josephfeinstein1872
    @josephfeinstein1872 Рік тому

    Totally Amazing

  • @PepeRubio77
    @PepeRubio77 2 роки тому

    Fantastic. Frank is marvellous.

  • @lovannie
    @lovannie 2 роки тому

    awesome touch !

  • @vextract4662
    @vextract4662 2 роки тому +3

    Blues gets you beyond notes, scales, arrppegios you can find that soul and speak your heart.

  • @martingjsmith
    @martingjsmith 2 роки тому +1

    I met him at Brecon Jazz many years ago with Vital Information. Lovely guy to chat with and an incredible musician.

  • @jonbirmingham6005
    @jonbirmingham6005 2 роки тому

    Awesome interview and player.

  • @marcmelone
    @marcmelone 2 роки тому

    Great lesson!

  • @jackconley1179
    @jackconley1179 3 місяці тому

    Love the vintage pinball machine for a backdrop, Rick!

  • @peachmelba1000
    @peachmelba1000 2 роки тому +3

    Frank has been a huge influence on me. I first heard his playing on a Chick Corea record when I was eleven years old. I'd just starting playing and his style was so clean and musical. It blew my mind.

  • @jefffelderman2409
    @jefffelderman2409 2 роки тому

    It's not so much how difficult it is, but how amazing it is. FG never ceases to blow my mind.

  • @patg-money225
    @patg-money225 Рік тому +1

    Man, I was fortunate to have seen him play with Chick's Electric band back '86 when I was in College. Always been one of my favorite guitarists.

  • @pedrova8058
    @pedrova8058 Рік тому

    I was lucky enough to see him live a few years ago, in his mature stage, and it was a pleasure to see how the craft of years gives him enough freedom to play what he wants, and how he wants; It's not just about going fast, it's about playing it musically.
    Quietness and pauses are just as important as quick notes.

  • @GuitarraErudita
    @GuitarraErudita 2 роки тому

    "this is a best to overcome" True MASTER

  • @t3hgir
    @t3hgir 2 роки тому +3

    I have a book with various arpeggio licks from monster players. Gambale's section is one of the most eye-opening. So much leading with upstrokes and sweeping with an upward pick slant, totally alien to me but it's getting more fluid. To me having that facility of leading with downstrokes/DWPS and comfortably switching to UWPS feels similar in concept to comfortably switching between drum patterns leading with the right or left hand.

  • @jameslucas1137
    @jameslucas1137 2 роки тому

    The music world is way better when you come across an excellent Frank Cambale video!!!

  • @DavidCannales
    @DavidCannales 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Amazing!!

  • @mightymikeamps9317
    @mightymikeamps9317 Рік тому +1

    It’s been about 34 years since I first heard Frank’s solo to Please Don’t Feel Bad on the Vital Information, and I’m so close to being able to play it all the way through.
    The way he plays over chord changes is technically masterful but also musical.
    His playing on that solo is my favorite, but I also love his funk rhythm playing on Sunday Afternoon.

  • @heberkaloko9391
    @heberkaloko9391 2 роки тому

    Sir Beato, please make more video with mr. Gambale. Thanks 🙏🙏

  • @DanielVerberne
    @DanielVerberne Рік тому +3

    Frank playing blues, what a revelation. For anyone lucky enough to have his album, 'Coming To Your Senses', there's a wonderful piece 'Up in Beechwood' that emphasises his really soulful touch.

  • @psilocybe_reptiliensis
    @psilocybe_reptiliensis 2 роки тому

    That vídeo Frank Gambale's chop builder helped me good !

  • @frankiewoodhouse2914
    @frankiewoodhouse2914 2 роки тому

    seen him twice in concert and it's a blast

  • @deadmire1976
    @deadmire1976 2 роки тому +1

    Holy fuck crazy to see you two on the same screen! Frank is a god.

  • @dwill123
    @dwill123 2 роки тому +1

    I had the honor of meeting Frank at Club Iridium in NYC (maybe about 15 years ago). I have met a fair number of musicians in my life and Frank, by far, was the nicest, most humble gentleman I ever met.

  • @Speedo2550
    @Speedo2550 2 роки тому

    Brilliant !!

  • @davidcammilleri5526
    @davidcammilleri5526 4 місяці тому

    Wow! Never seen anything like that. He just let's it flow! One of the greatest guitarist ever!

  • @NikolaiZdravkov
    @NikolaiZdravkov 2 роки тому

    Always Great

  • @sebonexex3484
    @sebonexex3484 2 роки тому

    Just insane notes selection in the played phrases..not possible not to love it...