Matteo Mancuso’s guitar technique: How does he do it? | Interview | Thomann
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- Опубліковано 8 тра 2024
- Guillaume sat down with one of the finest next-generation guitar heroes, Matteo Mancuso.
His music, playing technique and guitar tone speak for themselves and it was awesome to pick his brain a little. Enjoy the video and leave a comment below!
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro jam
0:34 Hi Matteo
1:27 How to get that tone - CLEAN
7:23 Matteo's CRUNCH / LEAD tone
12:13 Most important thing about amp modellers!
13:16 The right hand - CRAZY finger picking
19:39 How do you mute the unwanted strings?
22:40 What are you up to
24:29 How and how much do you practice?
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Every time he finishes one of these completely insane runs he immediately starts talking and avoids eye contact to prevent being confronted with overwhelming praise by the interviewer. He is very modest and always wants to share, not to impress.
Just keep him away from my girlfriend.
😮😂
Aaaah come on??? Sharing is caring 😂😂😂
The more if you remember he is italian also!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Girl who watches this and doesnt dump you is so stupid that you should dump her instead
Matteo is very generous the way he shares his knowledge and skills, and always shows great respect for the other guitarists he mentions. Not only an artist, but also a true gentleman.
Matteo is just " the man "
I love the way he plays so much.
Met him once after his gig. A very sweet and humble guy
Absolutely agree. Very generous, humble, respectful, hardworking. Huge pleasure to listen to.
I thought I had seen it all. But this guy is from another world. Such a clean sound, such a delicate expression, and with so much ease.
Said it all!
What to comment?
I'm a fan of Mancuso for a couple of years. This guy defines the humbleness and mastering of a modern guitar player. He's already part of the history and guitar world.
He is fast, but he is precise and dynamic.
A truly bless to see and hear his work. So inspiring.
Keep on going.
No ego like Malmsteen. Just smooth incredibly quick and accurate playing and a style all his own. He’s the best guitarist on the planet.
Yes, for sure. Malmsteen is not even in Matteo's League. Nobody is.
@@magic2506 What? he's playing with his fingers stuff that a plethora of other musicians can do with a pick and have done for 30+ years. There's nothing new. There's not even an original sound really. Try listening without seeing - people heard Eruption for the first time and were "WTF!?!?" and the same for many of EVH riffs, intros and solos. But whilst Matteo is clearly very skilled and has unbelievable finger dexterity - it's purely visual. There's nothing I've heard him play that if I heard it without seeing him playing it I'd be "WTF!?!". It's just stuff that every Jazz student plays over changes and versions of others people stuff that wowed us decades ago except now it's played with his fingers. But if you couldn't see that you wouldn't think it was any different from the plethora of people playing other people's stuff on youtube. MO he doesn't have a sound, no unique voice that sets him apart in the way that most guitar players do - even guitarists that aren't particularly virtuoso like Brian May of Queen, David Gilmour, Blackmore et al. They all had a voice. And obviously Vai, Malmsteen, Govan have a voice. What he does have is what all these videos are going on and on about - something that LOOKS amazing and that, prior to him doing it was probably considered impossible my many. But guitar playing is music - an audible thing at the end of the day. Having a technique that only looks good doesn't have legs imo. But yeah he's lightyears ahead of Malmsteen but Malmsteen isn't in the top 500 guitar players.
@@michael1while it is visually impressive, the reason his technique is ACTUALLY impressive is that the way he plays is not something he was taught. He incorporates bass techniques in a way thats as revolutionary as tosins thumping, and I don't say that lightly, animals as leaders is my favorite band. I'm primarily a fingerpicking guitarist and let me tell you... almost no one can play that fast with their fingers on command like he does. I've seen plenty of guitarists do it in short licks, but he can do it non stop clean and effortlessly.
@@DaTLMusic Sorry to burst your bubble but the 2 techniques he uses, one has been in use for a few hundred years and the other is decades older than he is. As for playing fast that generally started as a way of impressing tone deaf morons, but ok even if we accept that as a thing there are thousands of guitar players who can play as fast or faster than him. His chosen technique is limiting how fast he can play - of course this doesn't really matter but if you're bringing it up as thing that matters to you, he'd be better off learning to pick.
The fact they don't use their fingers is pretty immaterial - the reason for this is - it's like finding someone who can hop really fast - just run instead and you'll be faster.
His clean playing is 99% down to the dampening he uses - anyone can put one of those on his guitar and achieve the same. To some extent there is, once again, a typical moron convention amongst guitarists that using a damper of some kind is "cheating" or bad - so if Matteo has silenced them he has achieved something - but don't be silly and waffle about how clean his playing is - just get a fret wrap, put it on your guitar and now your playing is clean too.
If you're impressed only because he seems to picking in a new way that you can't do that's just a visual gimmick.
Does the next guitar player need to pick with his feet to be impressive? Like I said, do the test, get someone else to listen to the music without watching - and they'll probably say "He's good but there's nothing new here" - and then you find yourself saying "Ah but you have to see him play because he's using his fingers" - well, that's a fail isn't it? When millions of people were blown away by Eruption, for example - it was for the sound - the music - yes there was this strange tapping thing you could see - but the tapping was done to create a novel sound.
Playing music is really about sound - the noise you get - and as I said, for me there's really nothing particularly impressive.He's a good guitarist but he's not standing out today like Jimi Hendrix did in his day or EVH did in the 70s. Or, I would argue, several different guitarists are today because people like Tosin and Henson have a novel approach to the sound, i.e music. Bottom line is : the only point in having a thumb technique or a finger technique is if it adds something to the sound. Unless we're supposed to turn the sound down and just watch Matteo or listen to something else?
@@michael1 not being limited to a pick means he can switch to classical style instantly, its a versatility thing not a speed thing. He can play fast enough without a pick that he will never need to use it. Out of curiosity, do you know of any guitar plays who can fingerstyle like him? I actually want to hear them
Matteo Mancuso vient d'une autre planète 🤩
that guy is just incredible
Matteo is so extremely gifted. His tone is perfect and he is so accurate and fast. His manual dexterity is exceptional. But also an incredible musical feeling that will no doubt keep developing.
Absolutely amazing.
In awe of his ability. Seems like such nice person as well.
Matteo is up there with thee greats .. Paco da Lucia...Al de Meola just to name a few...and he's so young aswell. Wishing him lots of success on his worldly tour.
Excellent interview, thank you so much!
Matteo is an amazing young man, solid person and solid player.
I would love to comment - But what could I say that Matteo haven't already said. There comes a guitar player like this every 100 years - last one was Paco De Lucia. Now we have Matteo to calm our nerves and make life beautiful. Thank you. By the way - We love Sicily and now, even more 🤗
Just when you thought you've heard everything... this guy comes along and redefines guitar playing. I'm never using a pick again.
Matteo has serious Knowledge of Jazz chords and scales and you can hear it in his playing.Hes very musically intelligent as well as the classical fingerpicking style. Hes great❤
Graduated in classical and Jazz guitar ;)
@@Io-Io-Io I figured as much. I also have a classical guitar background and a degree in music theory and composition. It really helped me immensely.
This guy is a real gift, and the interview ! Great Thanks.
He’s crazy good, once in a generation player
He's got the skills, the brain and the heart, what a great guy!
Matteo is really an incredible guitarist, I actually admire his musical development on the instrument, knowing a little more about his sound in this interview is valuable for me. All my admiration for this guitarist. As we say here in Colombia "capo"
Mind Blowing♥. . .he truly is the evolution of Guitar Playing 🙏🙏🙏. . . an overdose of inspiration and a constant reminder as to how much more there is to learn ( probably a life time is not enough )🙏🙏🙏
Matteo is inspiration to all guitar players!
ain't that the truth
not at all lol sorry !
I'm not inspired by him at all, on the contrary... I have a strong disgust, it's my personal opinion..., but a person who tears his nails out of his hand and installs plastic parts in order to have a A better performance on the instrument... It's a squalid scam... as well as inhumane.
@@key_session Pic is plastic, Slide Steel , Glass and more , Finger technique, different personal touch and this is what all is about.. Everyone have own taste and open mind is good to have. 👍
Best interview I have seen with the most clear explanations. Great job done here and what an incredible talent!
Matteo carries himself like he is a wise 50 year old man. Very willing and humble. He makes anyone feel like they would want to hang out and have conversation with him.
Guillaume, nice interview, and how you manage to contain your enthusiasm is impressive! Don't know if I could do that in his masterful presence. Matteo is redefining the modern playing method into an art-form. Extraordinary musicianship. Thanks for this video!
It seemed there couldn't be much left to say in the world of the guitar and instead HE arrived: Matteo Mancuso.
Matteo managed to invent a new approach to playing guitar, managing to amaze all the greatest guitarists in the world.
A new rabbit hole!
I'm diving into this one head first and eyes open.Oh,how much fun.
Watching it over and over. Still in awe.
Fantastic interview, thanks. What a player!
Stunning Matteo and thank you for sharing our passion. Wish you a fabulous career and more music to come !
Absolutely incredible guitarist and musician. His technique gets a lot of attention, but his skills as an improvisor is also ridiculously good.
Matteo is so young, and already has lifetimes worth of musical knowledge.
Great interview with one of the great guitarists. Matteo such a nice, humble guy too.
Great interview, man! Matteo is so generous.
The interview is amazing and it is fascinating to hear and see first hand how this prodigy does it!
It was refreshing to see Matteo make a little mistake at 17:10, because I was convinced he wasnt human until then lol. He's so incredibly talented, and Im mesmerized at his abilities.
I was literally in tears at the end.
Amazing Matteo!!!
Awsome. So refreshing to hear
Such a delightful young man
Absolutely fantastic
super vidé, bravo.. Mateo est fascinant et l'interview de qualité, il a toujours des choses intéressantes à dire !
He is not just one of the best guitarist in this world but also a humble person and a great mentor . Love you Matteo please come to the UAE Dubai
lol 😂
At 22:11 he said I forgot what we’re here to talk about due to his Mind Was Blown. 😂
But Who Wouldn’t Be,
Matteo is From the Planet Virtuoso.
This guy is the real deal right here 💯
Great interview well done!
This is the second time after watching Rick Beato interview that i'm seeing a young Guitarist playing like this, exceptionally graciously and in full control.
I discovered him at Beato's interview. That was incredible too.
Grande Matteo 💪🏻
I really get bored to tears by shred players and the embarrassing "pentatonic blues benders", this is absolutely beautiful playing. So expressive, and a joy to watch the fluidity.
same old cliches exceptionally well done
Fantastic!!!
Matteo es ejemplo e inspiración para todos los músicos. Que DIOS lo bendiga por siempre
Matteo grande musicista e bravo ragazzo! ❤
i mean this interview is just a gold mine 🏆 i've been following Matteo since a while being a fusion playa of sicilian origin like him 🎖
i was willing to take some lessons with him but never had a single reply on his Insta page 😢im glad i found here this meeting with the Thomann's team to dig deeper into his stellar technic 💎
Amazing - the real deal for sure
Matteo is one of those rare guitarists that seems like he just dropped out of the sky fully formed with perfect mastery of the instrument.
Nono. Very gifted indeed - but plus two degrees in classical guitar and Jazz guitar
Great interview
Hell Yes ! Thank U for this video full of useful informations !
...and his voice is so ❤!
Very well done, brothers!
Interview géniale !!! Et son jeu est juste interstellaire telleement c'est riche et mélodieux en même temps.
Ce garçon peut tout jouer sans l'impression de forcer.
Le plaisir rien de plus.
He's a monster !! ❤
A New High! Even Higher! Thank YOU Matteo!
Superb interview. Big fan of Matteo.
Thank you! We're too! :) //Kris
Awesomeness for sure
Matteo is absolutely 💯 amazing guitarist 🎸 ❤ 🔥 🔥 🔥
Fantastic!
Matteo has been playing guitar for many lifetimes that's just the deal !!!!!!!
I am FAR from being a virtuoso as Matteo, but I have been using a similar technique for a few years. No more playing with a pick. I think it is inspiring, gives a lot of dynamics and expression to your playing. I really enjoy it !
Fantastic musician!!!!!
Great interview.
How can you master all the styles so well at such a young age? Prodigy child !!
Oh those crazy fingers!
My fingers feel very self conscious now.
Fantastico!!!!!!!!!!!
Bravo Matteo
Just.....wow.....!!!!!!
Words of wisdom, and some amazing playing, thank you Guilluame for this awesome interview
Thanks buddy!!
Grande Matteo! Orgoglio Italiano 🇮🇹 🎸🔥
Thank you for the FANTASTIC video! You covered his equipment and his right hand technique but I have heard Mataeo mention in other videos that many players could not play a lot of his lines because of his left hand fingerings. Could you have him talk about that in a future video please? And if he uses legato techniques like hammer ons and pull offs or does he pick every note? Left hand technique would give us the whole picture.
Thank you again for the amazing video and for reading my lengthy request.
he is next level than current and past guitarists!
Genio!!!!
I like matteo style.. He have the Amazing technique in play guitar...
Matteo Style is awesome 👍 his finger style techniques are brilliant,from classical,blues ,rock ,fusion Jazz, and even shred guitar,with a touch of Chet Atkins. 👍
Magnifique
A truly phenomenal guitarist. I don't think it's crazy to suggest already that he may be a generational talent.
And gorgeous guitars too, really nice to see Yamahas get a little spotlight, such tremendous build and value, throughout their ranges and their top end stuff is more than a match for the major US brands.
Great guitarist...😎👍👍
Great guitar...😉👍👍
Excellent question at 13:17! I have been thinking the same for long time
Great!! Coming from bass, I find this technique very comfortable and familiar while playing guitar
Very nice!
Orgoglio italiano, grande Mancuso
This playing is absolutely insane! Im gonna buy the same guitar and see what happens!😂 Matteo, play whatever you want on your next album. go ahead, mix it up!
Agree he is a genius at playing and theory. I'm afraid to report guitars don't come with skill. Agree that his albums are all about Matteo and if can play 10 styles put it all in.
I didn't realize he played a Revstar -- that's awesome
Great Matteo super sicily boy i am too 😂🎉great performer
FYI - He's in Chicago on Feb 4th!!!
Gifted
It would be so much fun and learning to have Matteo and Frank Gambale together !!! Just saying :) I admire Matteo's humbleness and honesty about his approach and just Him as a person. Great dude!!
I remember back a few decades ago as a young aspiring guitarist, attempting to study the chops of a myriad of diverse players from Blackmore, to Beck, to Lifeson and many more.
Then, one day, I dropped the needle on the first UK record.
It was my younger brother, a drummer, who first directed my attention to one Allan Holdsworth... good God! Maybe, I should just mothball my beloved '75 Stratocaster and be done with it!!!!
Now to the present and this Mancuso guy!
Does anyone want a Vintage '75 Strat?
Unbelievable! And he's only in his mid twenties!
Matteo is the best we've ever had. He can play anyone and anything! He's basically beyond comprehension.
sylvain luc was first and is leagues ahead of this kid
The greatest Guitarist of all times! I say that with no doubts.
staggering myopic view. and he'd agree/
@@morbidmanmusic Bro check my page and watch my Guitar/Vocal displays. I am an ardent user of PLECTRUM and a very ENTHUSIASTIC FINGERSTYLIST on the Guitar. I have been playing the Guitar/Vocals since over 17years, I drop videos of my displays every week, I do very technical things on the Guitar, singing at thesame time(which is another aspect in itself, a very difficult aspect.), somethings that only maybe 4 to 5 out of every 100 Guitarists you see can do, singing simultaneously. I know how difficult to do somethings are, for example, running scales and singing/doing rap at thesame time, doing fingerstyle effectively with so much fluency, speed, dexterity on a steel string Guitar, using over drives, etc.. I have studied many great Guitarists, from the old and new generations, from flamenco Guitar to, classical, to jazz, rock, and almost every kinds of fusion Guitar.
Bro, I am commenting on a field that I know a lot about, and also discovering new things about! I'd like to check your page to see some of your works. I'm giving you my time to type all these and I hope it's worth it.
WOW WHAT A GIFT TO HUMANITY HE IS, TOOK ME AWHILE TO GET PAST THE GENIUS VIRTUOSITY, BUT ONCE I HEARD HIM SPEAK, HE'S ACTUALLY A DARN GOOD TEACHER TOO, AND RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING, I PREDICT YOU WILL BE ONE OF THE BIGGEST STARS IN THE WORLD, I JUST DISCOVERED HIM TODAY 1-31-24 !!!
HE SURE HAS DONE A LOT OF SCALE PRACTICE, MORE THAN HIS SHARE, THAT COMBINED WITH BRILLIANT MUSIANSHIP IMMEDIATELY PUTS HIM AT THE TOP OF THE HEAP !!!
I don't like word perfection, cause it usually make people unhappy in longterm, but in case of Matteo his play is pure perfection
i'm REALLY REALLY extremely interested in that HighSpeed video of his technique you promised us
(pour l'amour du ciel fais nous la video 😂)