I've noticed that all the great guitarist play rhythm and lead equally as well. The big difference I think between them and most of us is that they are able to improvise with the basic concepts whether its lead or rhythm(which includes playing sounds they hear in their head while playing). That's the true skill but it takes practice. Good to see how Kirk approaches it.
To Aadityakiran: BB King does not sing and play at the same time, and he says so. While the singing is the heart of his story-telling blues style, he admits he's not good at both simultaneously, so he does a claasic call-and-response thing.
Very happy to see Kirk Fletcher teaching rhythm guitar. For those unaware, Kirk is for sure one of the best rhythm and lead rhythm guitar players alive right now. Rhythm guitar is so important but underrated and Kirk shows us just how good and fun rhythm guitar can be! Not only that but he is an awesome improviser and all around bluesman. If anyone wants to learn more about his playing, Kirk has a book out that shows some of these ideas and more. THanks for bringing him back, Brett.
@@kirkfletcher2845 You and Josh sitting on the couch with those hollowbodies @ Norms still inspires and boggles the mind. Finally got that piece down from guitar player awhile back with all those groovy chord inversions. You da man Kirk!
He plays so beautifully and it just sounds like him. So many try this type of thing and just sound like a Hendrix knock off. He just sounds musical and soulful.
Even though he has awesome technical skills, Kirk doesn't show-off, he always plays with FEELING and some of the best touch-tone-taste of any guitar player I've ever heard.
Wow I feel like just watching the way he plays these shapes that I already knew unlocked something that broke me out of the box I had been playing in. What an incredible rhythmic and melodic talent Kirk has. Thanks for sharing!!
This is a such a beautiful thing to see and hear two brothers trade licks and back each other up, compliment each other, and just play! Sounds great guys Brett and Kirt. You brothers be blessed and safe.
1st time that I'm hearing Kirk... he's got a great sound. I definitely hear that Hendrix influence, but he's also added a little Jazz flavor to it... sounds really nice. And... what a great guy to take the time to break all this down for us.
Definitely would love to see Kirk back, class act is an understatement….amazing guitar player to say the least….his live performances are hypnotic ….👍🏻💪🏻🎸
It only took me a few seconds to love the sound here. Two guitars played by two good musicians sounds like there's nothing missing. There's melody, harmony, rhythm, and groove all stated fully. You could add bass, drums, and vocals, but that's all just icing on a cake that's already tasty.
What is really cool is that Kirk Really listens to what Bret is asking and sharing before responding...even takes time to digest it on the fretboard instead of just showing "his way". He is not just a great teacher and sharer...he is a learner "on the fly". I always tell new students that I will also be learning from them. Great video.
Mr Fletcher has some of the most efficient and economical playing I've ever seen. Plays his chords where the leads are. No running all over the neck = smart. Thx Brett
Kirk's incredible personal energy just shines through in his playing. So comfortable and right. Quietly confident, laid back and owning the space all at the same time, but in no hurry. Great stuff.
What a massive talent!!! He's a natural genius, so relaxed and generous with this music. Brett, don't let this man get too famous that he doesn't have time for exactly what he's doing here. This will keep me coming back again and again.
What a beautiful treat. Thank you both! Kirk Fletcher is a gift to the guitar -- and this video, is a gift to us all. Peace, love, and double stops...and staying awake on rhythm! So awesome.
Kirk Fletcher is a great guitarist. He rarely explains what he's doing, so it's not easy to learn from him (in my opinion). Having someone ask him how he's playing his riffs, is golden.
Dare I say this has been one of those “special” lessons that’s improved my playing in immeasurable ways. Bless you two all the way from Melbourne, Australia.
I loved watching a musician play and in the moment you will see a smile come across their face and you see them light up it's like they searching for the the right piece of the puzzle and suddenly they find it and that smile us evidence
Rainy Night in Georgia always puts me in that zone...love playing that tune..Tony Joe White. Also Al Greens guitarist...Teeny (something) Kirk is a treasure of R&B chops and gospel feels....he's a fully grown blues cat...learned the whole journey. My favorite roots blues player ...he should have a million followers on youtube so subscribe to his channel!
@@professorhamamoto Thank you...just completely blanked on that one..Al himself played an Ovation I believe on that haunting acoustic ballad Simply Beautiful..my old cover band decades ago played Love and Happiness to open most shows...love that lick and when he stomps on the orange crate to count it in. My idea of a good time.
Thank you, thank you Brett & Kirk!! Having Kirk return to bookend the previously amazing lesson with this even more amazing lesson was a true gift and made my week!
I love Kirk Fletcher’s personality and his style of playing. Kirk is familiar with, if the Spirit don’t move, move the Spirit. It is amazing how all music ties together throughout the years. Love Sweet Little Angel’s debut. Life is full of surprises, especially when you are a parent and least expect it. Great video. 👍👏🎸🙏😎✌️
I just love how a real pro guitarist breakes the rules and you might not notice unless you're counting, in which case you ain't listening, if you listening and counting you'll get confused because the timming is based on feel rather than counting. Rather learn to play play by the feel of the piece , which does not mean that you don't count but you learn to count loosely rather than strictrly metronome style. This type of counting is as big an art as counting strictly with a metronome. Counting ''loosely'' does not mean you don't keep count but keep time by feel rather than by count. This is likley the harderst tihng to learn.
They need to study my uncle Wah Wah Watson on that rhythm guitar!!! He was the got!! RIP Melvin Ragin aka Wah Wah Watson! Mr Papa Was A Rolling Stone!!!!!! Miss you Unc!!!!!!
Brett, thank you for giving Kirk the time and the musical space to relax and stretch out so that we got to see what a cool cat and groovy player he really is.
I usually do not comment videos, but this one was a pure joy to watch, because 1) you both clearly had fun, 2) you know what you are talking about and 3) I learned so much about rhythm guitar. great content!
He's a treasure. I think all the greats have a tremendous sense of music in and of itself. It's a matter of creating that moment in a song. Pat Metheny said in an interview with Rick Beato that you can learn harmony for four years in a music school or rhythm for four years but melody you can't. I think that sums Kirk up Lovely player
Mr. Fletcher sir that turn around is sick man. It sounds like shout music turn around chords I use in church. Man killer lesson hands down. Yall got me watching this at work.
7 minutes into this excellent info video and I have to go grab my guitar.... Wonderful people and HUGE thanks for sharing your knowledge with me on father's day 2023
Kirk Fletcher is one of my favourite players! I saw him live at the 100 Club in London and his feel, tone and musicianship just blew everyone in the club away! Kirk Fletcher is The. Man. Thank you Brettt Papa for a great lesson!
33 years of playing and I love Kirk's playing....the ability to "fuse" rhythm and lead with flavored arpeggios between chord changes and multiple techniques based on feel makes the song come alive. I'm lucky in that I had the same influences, listened to many of the same great players and result is the ability to express dynamic leads with rhythm techniques. Learn the melody, know the chords that shape it, learn the "information" around those chords and how to make the chords "speak" to each other thru dynamic lead/rhythm hooks. Talking about Hendrix's style here is a great way to amplify the focus and feel of what they are focusing on.
Thank you guys, I ran into this vid.. Not expecting to identify with with Mr. Kirk Fletcher's style. This came at the rite time for me. I have a story where as I gave up playing. I started to understand the way I could play was ok. Just because after getting hurt. I did not realize I could adapt. When trying to adapt, I was sounding good . I felt the expression was not clear enough.With Kirk's hand positioning playing sounds I Believe will help me with my expressions.I am not famous or wealthy, However I wanted to be. I never put that time in. I accepted many things. I was working on it. Now, it never would of never mattered. I am happy to come to this understanding. I have little guilt of youth and regret, simple foolishness. comes with age. With all this being said. I hope to be happy to have perfect time. I hope one day, I can express my contribution in a way where I know I have thee up-most understanding for the love of happiness perfect flow of measure and free flow of time. Whereas I always enjoy my life. I grew up in the 80's. It was little messed up back then. The music kept me good. I love jazz and blues Rock & roll Metal all kinds. What Kirk on your show has given me Clarity. Thank you Mr. Kirk & Mr. Brett, Peace.
I've watched this video about 100 times. Whenever I need a little R&B inspiration, this is what I use.
Awesome!
Mr Fletchers phrasing is smooth as melted butter!! Seems like such a humble guy!! Could listen to him play all day!
Haha! For sure!
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I've noticed that all the great guitarist play rhythm and lead equally as well. The big difference I think between them and most of us is that they are able to improvise with the basic concepts whether its lead or rhythm(which includes playing sounds they hear in their head while playing). That's the true skill but it takes practice. Good to see how Kirk approaches it.
Thanks so much yes absolutely look at a guy like Eddie Van Halen 🔥🔥🔥
And the really successful ones sing extremely well with their playing.
BB King? Albert King?
To Aadityakiran: BB King does not sing and play at the same time, and he says so. While the singing is the heart of his story-telling blues style, he admits he's not good at both simultaneously, so he does a claasic call-and-response thing.
Nobody mixed the two - rhythm and lead- like Hendrix, though. That Band of Gypsies stuff is unreal. AND he sang!
Very happy to see Kirk Fletcher teaching rhythm guitar. For those unaware, Kirk is for sure one of the best rhythm and lead rhythm guitar players alive right now. Rhythm guitar is so important but underrated and Kirk shows us just how good and fun rhythm guitar can be! Not only that but he is an awesome improviser and all around bluesman. If anyone wants to learn more about his playing, Kirk has a book out that shows some of these ideas and more. THanks for bringing him back, Brett.
Sure thing man! We got some great stuff planned with Kirk coming soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words Andre 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@BrettPapa I love him
@@kirkfletcher2845 🤯 the GOAT himself.
@@kirkfletcher2845 You and Josh sitting on the couch with those hollowbodies @ Norms still inspires and boggles the mind. Finally got that piece down from guitar player awhile back with all those groovy chord inversions. You da man Kirk!
He plays so beautifully and it just sounds like him. So many try this type of thing and just sound like a Hendrix knock off. He just sounds musical and soulful.
Agreed
Kirk is one of the best Blues players in the world. His feeling, timing and phrasing is second to none.
Even though he has awesome technical skills, Kirk doesn't show-off, he always plays with FEELING and some of the best touch-tone-taste of any guitar player I've ever heard.
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! One love deep divers keep the vibes high and remember to do something today that you can thank yourself for tomorrow!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Wow I feel like just watching the way he plays these shapes that I already knew unlocked something that broke me out of the box I had been playing in. What an incredible rhythmic and melodic talent Kirk has. Thanks for sharing!!
That is awesome to hear! Thanks for tuning in!
Kirk is one of the coolest, smoothest players known to mankind. Excellent stuff.
For sure! Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾
This is a such a beautiful thing to see and hear two brothers trade licks and back each other up, compliment each other, and just play! Sounds great guys Brett and Kirt. You brothers be blessed and safe.
Thanks Anthony! Much more with Kirk coming soon!
Thank you for stopping him and having him show things slowly… great video!!
Thanks for checking it out!
Kirk Fletcher is humble as they come. Chops without arrogance! Makes me want to listen and learn from him.
Agreed. He is awesome in every way!
1st time that I'm hearing Kirk... he's got a great sound. I definitely hear that Hendrix influence, but he's also added a little Jazz flavor to it... sounds really nice. And... what a great guy to take the time to break all this down for us.
He is awesome! Thanks for checking out the vid!
Great man
Definitely would love to see Kirk back, class act is an understatement….amazing guitar player to say the least….his live performances are hypnotic ….👍🏻💪🏻🎸
He will be back soon!
Those are two sweet guitars that are singing beautifully!
And playing the simplest things and making them sound sweet is a REAL talent!!
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks so much 🙏🏾
It only took me a few seconds to love the sound here.
Two guitars played by two good musicians sounds like there's nothing missing. There's melody, harmony, rhythm, and groove all stated fully. You could add bass, drums, and vocals, but that's all just icing on a cake that's already tasty.
That would be awesome!
What is really cool is that Kirk Really listens to what Bret is asking and sharing before responding...even takes time to digest it on the fretboard instead of just showing "his way". He is not just a great teacher and sharer...he is a learner "on the fly". I always tell new students that I will also be learning from them. Great video.
Thanks Jim. Kirk is the man! Great all around!
Mr Fletcher has some of the most efficient and economical playing I've ever seen. Plays his chords where the leads are. No running all over the neck = smart. Thx Brett
What a wonderful player and teacher!
Yep he is awesome!
Kirk's incredible personal energy just shines through in his playing. So comfortable and right. Quietly confident, laid back and owning the space all at the same time, but in no hurry. Great stuff.
Couldn't agree more!
Spot on!
Kirk is such a monster player and an incredibly gentle and kind spirit. Thanks for this Brett and Kirk!
Agreed! Thanks for tuning in!
Glad to see Kirk Fletcher back, he is a killer, down to earth player!
Wow, Kirk's style and touch is so nice.
One of my favorite living guitarists on the planet, and his humbleness, considering his talent, is jaw dropping and inspiring. Really enjoyed this!
Glad you liked it!
What a massive talent!!! He's a natural genius, so relaxed and generous with this music. Brett, don't let this man get too famous that he doesn't have time for exactly what he's doing here. This will keep me coming back again and again.
He is coming back soon for a bunch more stuff!
Great Jam guts...has that beautiful Peter Green vibe.. Excellent Kirk
Thanks for watching!
Dude I can totally relate to this guy. he makes it pop" keep bringing him back!" There's a lot more being covered than most people would notice ✌😎
That sounded awesome.... ☺️
Thanks for checking it out!
Kirk is an absolute legend and so kind and humble. Love watching him play!
Agreed!
What a beautiful treat. Thank you both! Kirk Fletcher is a gift to the guitar -- and this video, is a gift to us all. Peace, love, and double stops...and staying awake on rhythm! So awesome.
Man, Kirk is just the best. Such amazing tasteful playing and obviously a kind, humble man. I could watch and learn all day.
For sure! Thanks for watching!
Soooo much soul there. Amazing!!!
Kirk is the man!
Kirk Fletcher is a great guitarist. He rarely explains what he's doing, so it's not easy to learn from him (in my opinion). Having someone ask him how he's playing his riffs, is golden.
Thanks for checking it out Jay!
Everybody should be able to spend time with Kirk Fletcher, not only for his guitar wisdom, but also for the kindness vibe.
Agreed!
These two guys together make amazing lessons!!!
Wow!
Keep these up with him, I have learned a lot from you guys. Your chemistry is really good. Kirk is laid back and practical. Thanks
Dare I say this has been one of those “special” lessons that’s improved my playing in immeasurable ways. Bless you two all the way from Melbourne, Australia.
That's awesome! Thanks for checking it out!
This stuff is so beautiful to my ears…thank you so much for sharing this.
Sure thing! Thanks for watching!
I loved watching a musician play and in the moment you will see a smile come across their face and you see them light up it's like they searching for the the right piece of the puzzle and suddenly they find it and that smile us evidence
Kirk is amazing to watch. Always surprises me!
Rainy Night in Georgia always puts me in that zone...love playing that tune..Tony Joe White. Also Al Greens guitarist...Teeny (something) Kirk is a treasure of R&B chops and gospel feels....he's a fully grown blues cat...learned the whole journey. My favorite roots blues player ...he should have a million followers on youtube so subscribe to his channel!
Mabon "Teenie" Hodges, y'all.
@@professorhamamoto Thank you...just completely blanked on that one..Al himself played an Ovation I believe on that haunting acoustic ballad Simply Beautiful..my old cover band decades ago played Love and Happiness to open most shows...love that lick and when he stomps on the orange crate to count it in. My idea of a good time.
I corrected it...meant Rainy Night in Georgia...although the other tune is great as well.
Just thinking of rainy nights in Georgia
Love Kirk Fletcher!
Me too haha!
Great. You really hear that as well on Bobby Wommacks guitar part on "I'm In Love" with Wilson PIckett, it's all over that tune.
Kirk is so natural talented. Hes got awesome melodic abilities. love his playing.
Hi Kirk. You really got the chops dude ! Sounds great.
Wow - the phrasing and just tastyness of Kirk's playing. I need to practice... getting an ounce of that smoothness would make my day
He's the man! More coming soon!
Kirt seems like such a nice down to earth guy. Love his playing and feel. I gotta catch him live someday!
Kirk is awesome! Huge feel!
fantastic lesson, thanks for introducing me to Kirk Fletcher!
Sure thing!
Bad Ass playing Kirk..." now in time " just killin it bro !! Thanks Brett for these great vids of the Nashville cats and others man, bravo sir !
Sure thing! Thanks for tuning in!
thanks for this vid brett! kirk IS the man
Sure thing! Yeah he is awesome! Great guy as well.
Thank you, thank you Brett & Kirk!! Having Kirk return to bookend the previously amazing lesson with this even more amazing lesson was a true gift and made my week!
Awesome! Glad you liked it!
Can’t get enough of the R&B comping! Thanks gentlemen! Best, Daniel
Sure thing!
Thank you.. this was right on time for me. Almost shed a tear as i was finally making the music i wanted to hear. Awesome session man!
That's awesome! Glad you liked it!
The beginning of the video puts a smile on my face.
I will practice.....
Thanks
Sure thing!
Got the email and came straight here. Thanks Brett for all you do. Love this lesson and love your playing as well.
Awesome! Thanks for stopping by!
I love Kirk Fletcher’s personality and his style of playing. Kirk is familiar with, if the Spirit don’t move, move the Spirit. It is amazing how all music ties together throughout the years. Love Sweet Little Angel’s debut. Life is full of surprises, especially when you are a parent and least expect it. Great video. 👍👏🎸🙏😎✌️
I just love how a real pro guitarist breakes the rules and you might not notice unless you're counting, in which case you ain't listening, if you listening and counting you'll get confused because the timming is based on feel rather than counting. Rather learn to play play by the feel of the piece , which does not mean that you don't count but you learn to count loosely rather than strictrly metronome style. This type of counting is as big an art as counting strictly with a metronome. Counting ''loosely'' does not mean you don't keep count but keep time by feel rather than by count. This is likley the harderst tihng to learn.
Lovely chat, fantastic lesson. Many Thanks!
Sure thing!
Such tasteful playing! Thanks for posting!
Sure thing!
They need to study my uncle Wah Wah Watson on that rhythm guitar!!! He was the got!! RIP Melvin Ragin aka Wah Wah Watson! Mr Papa Was A Rolling Stone!!!!!! Miss you Unc!!!!!!
I can't say enough good things about this lesson. Talk about reinforcing why I love R&B so much!
Glad you liked it!
You’re so right that he often plays rhythm like a drummer might. Or at least with elements that play with the HH in the background. Really loved this.
Fantastic!!! So smooth and tasteful!!
Yep Kirk is the man!
One of the greatest of our generation...
Yep! Agreed. Awesome human as well!
Thank you so much
Awesome! Thanks Brett and Kirk.
Sure thing!
Awesome, thanks!
Sure thing!
Outstanding!!
kirk, what a legend!!! so warm
Thanks for sharing so many treasures on your channel.
Much Gratitude
You to are all heart, it’s great to see the enjoyment you guys are having!
Thanks for checking us out!
YO MY BROTHA! KIRK, THAT WAS A BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE WAY TO SAY “NO WORDS NEEDED THE GROOVE TELLS THE STORY” LOVE YA man & miss Ya Sammy
Kirk should be a lot more well known. GREAT lesson. Thank you
Brett, thank you for giving Kirk the time and the musical space to relax and stretch out so that we got to see what a cool cat and groovy player he really is.
I usually do not comment videos, but this one was a pure joy to watch, because 1) you both clearly had fun, 2) you know what you are talking about and 3) I learned so much about rhythm guitar. great content!
Kirk Fletcher is not only an amazing player who I've learned a lot from but he's also a solid nice guy!
For sure! Great dude great player!
I’m about one solid minute in, and I already love what’s going on here 😃
Awesome! Kirk is the man!
He's a treasure. I think all the greats have a tremendous sense of music in and of itself. It's a matter of creating that moment in a song. Pat Metheny said in an interview with Rick Beato that you can learn harmony for four years in a music school or rhythm for four years but melody you can't. I think that sums Kirk up
Lovely player
Mr. Fletcher sir that turn around is sick man. It sounds like shout music turn around chords I use in church. Man killer lesson hands down. Yall got me watching this at work.
Awesome! Thanks for checking it out!
@@BrettPapa np man I watch a lot your content. Great stuff
7 minutes into this excellent info video and I have to go grab my guitar....
Wonderful people and HUGE thanks for sharing your knowledge with me on father's day 2023
Awesome! Glad you liked the vid!
ohhhhh sooooo warm
Kirk is the man! More coming soon!
Lovin it, this is the direction I am heading. It's like you guys read my mind.
Kirk seems to be such an amazing human being
He is!
Fantastic vid. Kirk is the man. Killer chops.
Thanks for checking it out!
I love Kirk Fletcher, as a musician, but definitely also as a person.
Yep he is awesome! Good dude!
Beautiful & absolutely soulful guys ! The guitars are beautiful as well. ❤❤❤ 🤘
Thanks for checking it out!
Kirk Fletcher is one of my favourite players! I saw him live at the 100 Club in London and his feel, tone and musicianship just blew everyone in the club away! Kirk Fletcher is The. Man. Thank you Brettt Papa for a great lesson!
You are welcome Jonas!
That’s genuinely genius dudes!!
Glad ya like it Nick!
33 years of playing and I love Kirk's playing....the ability to "fuse" rhythm and lead with flavored arpeggios between chord changes and multiple techniques based on feel makes the song come alive. I'm lucky in that I had the same influences, listened to many of the same great players and result is the ability to express dynamic leads with rhythm techniques. Learn the melody, know the chords that shape it, learn the "information" around those chords and how to make the chords "speak" to each other thru dynamic lead/rhythm hooks. Talking about Hendrix's style here is a great way to amplify the focus and feel of what they are focusing on.
Yep agreed.
the hell men! that's so smooth around 6:19... really nice!
Thanks for checking it out!
Sooooo smooth. Kirk is incredible! Like butter.
Yep! More coming soon!
Soooooo gooood. So much info. So much feel. Thank you
You are welcome!
I loves Kirk as soon as I heard him play a solo in "I'll play the blues for you" with Joe Bonamassa
This is the best video lesson ever
Haha glad you liked it!
Thank you guys, I ran into this vid.. Not expecting to identify with with Mr. Kirk Fletcher's style. This came at the rite time for me. I have a story where as I gave up playing. I started to understand the way I could play was ok. Just because after getting hurt. I did not realize I could adapt. When trying to adapt, I was sounding good . I felt the expression was not clear enough.With Kirk's hand positioning playing sounds I Believe will help me with my expressions.I am not famous or wealthy, However I wanted to be. I never put that time in. I accepted many things. I was working on it. Now, it never would of never mattered. I am happy to come to this understanding. I have little guilt of youth and regret, simple foolishness. comes with age. With all this being said. I hope to be happy to have perfect time. I hope one day, I can express my contribution in a way where I know I have thee up-most understanding for the love of happiness perfect flow of measure and free flow of time. Whereas I always enjoy my life. I grew up in the 80's. It was little messed up back then. The music kept me good. I love jazz and blues Rock & roll Metal all kinds. What Kirk on your show has given me Clarity. Thank you Mr. Kirk & Mr. Brett, Peace.
God what a beautiful sound!
Yep and so much of it is Kirk's hands!
This lesson is killing me. Love both of you! Kirk is my absolute blues guitar hero and one of the best blues guitarists alive. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
THATS KIRKS HEART RIGHT THERE! I SEE HIS FACE WHEN HES PLAYING...I KNOW BC I LOVE THAT STUFF TOO, BRETT YOU WERE DIGGING IT TOO! OLD R&B IS BEAUTIFUL!
Some the most melodic and amazing rhythm playing ever! A true master.
Yes Kirk is the man!
Yngvie studied classical violin at a very early age and this help explain his amazing ability.
For sure
This chap knows what the guitar is about!
Yes he does. Kirk is the man!