Guthrie Govan - Professor Shred #3

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  • Опубліковано 10 жов 2011
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    In this month's edition of "Professor Shred," Guthrie Govan talks about using string skipping to create multi-octave tapped arpeggios.
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  • @Deathshuck
    @Deathshuck 9 років тому +1411

    "I could never play it, especially with you watching"
    **Plays it perfectly**

    • @spyroschristoulakis6296
      @spyroschristoulakis6296 7 років тому +67

      It's not perfect but the funny thing is, he always plays it even better live, in front of thousands of people!

    • @niupe705
      @niupe705 6 років тому +9

      Spyro Chris I love this video of him doing it live perfectly and fistpumping himself right after like "YASSSS I got it !"

    • @alexandrepellerin5462
      @alexandrepellerin5462 5 років тому +2

      @@niupe705 Any link to this vid? :D

    • @tonypowell250
      @tonypowell250 4 роки тому +1

      A simple example of it 😂😂😂

    • @Progmium
      @Progmium 4 роки тому

      lol!

  • @Jonpoo1
    @Jonpoo1 3 роки тому +148

    Love that musical mind where he accidentally plays the early notes of jingle bells and has to finish it off.

  • @MetalBuffalos
    @MetalBuffalos 8 років тому +205

    Hes probably the best guitar teacher ever. Not only is he one of the most proficient guitarists, he's extremely thoughtful when trying to identify what some people may be struggling with e.g. 5:47 where he suggests practicing the transition. He's a very personable guy and tries to relate the best he can despite his uncanny skills.

    • @50CJAZZ
      @50CJAZZ 4 роки тому +8

      He's a very generous soul. God bless him.

    • @jonhowell5014
      @jonhowell5014 4 роки тому +9

      A true genius, and a kind soul.

    • @Pe6ek
      @Pe6ek 3 роки тому +4

      Well he knows everything, but can he teach you or me to do it? That's what teaching is.

    • @Pe6ek
      @Pe6ek 3 роки тому +1

      @@50CJAZZ God? Seriously?

    • @surveil3548
      @surveil3548 3 роки тому +4

      @@Pe6ek So teaching means... to teach? Seriously?

  • @cketelae
    @cketelae 12 років тому +17

    Guthrie is not only a fantastic guitar player, he also has the gift to be able to teach...

    • @cyrusjerome
      @cyrusjerome 7 місяців тому

      Hes got a very high IQ i bet

  • @6672rock
    @6672rock 8 років тому +120

    That's probably the most fluid-sounding arpeggios I've ever heard. I think I'll try incorporating more tapping and string-skipping in my arsenal of licks.

    • @solocam1962
      @solocam1962 8 років тому +63

      I'm just going to sell my guitars now.

    • @gibsonflyingv2820
      @gibsonflyingv2820 5 років тому +10

      @@solocam1962 Dumb thing to say. Practice and you'll be just as good as him. You have hands and a brain. Theres nothing you cant do on a guitar physically he couldn't.

    • @danieldesouza3874
      @danieldesouza3874 4 роки тому +6

      It's a fucking joke.

    • @StephenMoore777
      @StephenMoore777 4 роки тому +4

      Na dude, the joke is that guy thinks you can just practice alot and 'you'll be just as good as Guthrie"
      Yeah, and there is the sense-of-humour-bypass thing as well to be fair.

    • @burnsZY85
      @burnsZY85 4 роки тому

      So it is 3 years later, how did it go for you?

  • @krillton
    @krillton 12 років тому +23

    When Guthrie says: "- It gets more fun when you start to complicate things." he really means "- It gets more fun when you go from impossible to my level."

  • @robbiesmith6033
    @robbiesmith6033 7 років тому +308

    i'm as jealous of his vocabulary as his guitar skills

    • @ashutoshgoit9540
      @ashutoshgoit9540 5 років тому +15

      Robbie Smith Well, he is an English guy. About the guitar, ummm... He is a god. So, jealousy won't work.

    • @SirSwiftusFunkellwerk
      @SirSwiftusFunkellwerk 5 років тому

      Robbie Smith hahahah

    • @chriscolabella880
      @chriscolabella880 4 роки тому +16

      He dropped out of Cambridge to work in McDonald's and play guitar.
      Tells you all you need to know... Apart from why he's so skinny.

    • @royprio
      @royprio 4 роки тому +1

      He studied English at Oxford. What else could you expect from him? 🥴

    • @scorpiocurse7969
      @scorpiocurse7969 4 роки тому +4

      @@chriscolabella880 There's a reason why he's a guitar god and i barely can play a powerchord...he practices! There's no time for food.

  • @LimitIsIllusion
    @LimitIsIllusion 9 років тому +109

    He's a fucking philosopher, but for the guitar instead of for life

    • @burlapsack7759
      @burlapsack7759 9 років тому +7

      LimitIsIllusion My god, how have I not heard of this guy?

    • @TheCrimsonIdol987
      @TheCrimsonIdol987 7 років тому +3

      Gutherie's fucking awesome. Probably one of the most versatile guitar players on the planet.

    • @Britishwolf89
      @Britishwolf89 7 років тому +1

      He reminds me of Paul Gilbert in that he's amazing at explaining things.

    • @schweiner8610
      @schweiner8610 7 років тому +2

      Finally someone who explains stuff properly, easy to understand for any level of guitar player and incorporating all the issues and habits, a practicing guitar player has to deal with. Watching petruccis rock discipline, you do get shown a path, but you feel kinda hopeles, cause petrucci does still seem to never had any trouble or never even had to put any thoughts and efforts into what he is explaining and doesnt go into detail and for exmaple, how to achieve even playing vlean before even upping the metronome in the first place.

    • @schweiner8610
      @schweiner8610 7 років тому +2

      petrucci never talks musicality in his instructional videos. actually many guitars do not, but Guthrie does and thats awesome

  • @johnnycantrell1168
    @johnnycantrell1168 3 роки тому +11

    5:14 sounds like stranger things. Im not into jazz and never have been but this guy changes this for me. Makes me wonder musically. His personality and way of thinking shines through his brilliant musicality and ideas. Bravo dude. Dig the Suhr as well. Cheers.

  • @mop230
    @mop230 8 років тому +532

    He is the Bob Ross of guitar

  • @SpaceCattttt
    @SpaceCattttt 10 років тому +50

    "It gets more fun when we start to complicate things"
    Oh God...

  • @6672rock
    @6672rock 12 років тому +4

    That is the most fluid tapping I've heard in ages.

  • @pez---
    @pez--- 11 років тому +3

    the reason he is such a good teacher is how articulately he speaks...precision in words, concepts and of course execution...

  • @grabber_blu_angel
    @grabber_blu_angel 6 років тому +246

    I understand what he's doing, but my fists of ham won't conform to my will.

    • @SaintTrinasTorch
      @SaintTrinasTorch 5 років тому +2

      DaltonThomas Christmas ham with that Jingle Bell bit around 2:00 minutes. Lol

    • @christophersleight19
      @christophersleight19 4 роки тому +2

      Dalton, thank you. That was genuinely funny. I needed that today. My friend, have a great week. Spiral cut, honey cured?
      I can smell it.

    • @PrinceWesterburg
      @PrinceWesterburg 4 роки тому +3

      I met Joe Satriani - he's got much smaller hands than me.

    • @hansmatheson5976
      @hansmatheson5976 4 роки тому

      Fists of Ham is a good band name.

  • @FranticRock
    @FranticRock 10 років тому +21

    Watching Guthrie is humbling every time.

  • @Burgalizer12
    @Burgalizer12 10 років тому +13

    Guthrie is literally the most technically skilled player I have ever seen. If he wants to play something, he can play it.

    • @jonhowell5014
      @jonhowell5014 4 роки тому +1

      Yup. And: ua-cam.com/video/-VzKyPruPgA/v-deo.html

  • @loomenate
    @loomenate 6 років тому +13

    2:09 casually taps out jingle bells

  • @dimed2338
    @dimed2338 4 роки тому +11

    I only had to watch this once, and i could recreate everything he did flawlessly....I’d prove it but I couldn’t do it with you watching me.

  • @wseeback
    @wseeback 11 років тому

    Finally, someone who shows licks and ideas, without a shit ton of gain and delay. Thank you Guthrie.

  • @lukemckelvey5996
    @lukemckelvey5996 3 роки тому +4

    I absolutely LOVE watching and listening to Guthrie! He really IS a true genius!

  • @RTPxPJ
    @RTPxPJ 6 років тому +58

    6:48 "When you kick in all the distortion and the *\m/ \m/* "

    • @jaymanhire
      @jaymanhire 4 роки тому

      LMAO at that part! Love it!

  • @zamkowicz
    @zamkowicz 8 років тому +82

    2:10 jingle bells

    • @Thomas0661
      @Thomas0661 5 років тому +2

      ? I thought he was going, Star Wars theme?

  • @jimdevries9479
    @jimdevries9479 4 роки тому +2

    What a delightful gracious gift of a gentleman.

  • @gamhacked
    @gamhacked 11 років тому +2

    This guy is the biggest legend I've ever seen. What a chilled out master.

  • @matthewcross
    @matthewcross 11 років тому +7

    How lucky we are to have such an incredible player who keeps no secrets, and shares his gift with the world so freely. Guthrie is the king.

  • @Milehighshred
    @Milehighshred 7 років тому +12

    Wow! That sounded so damn smooth!

  • @anthonycaserta8556
    @anthonycaserta8556 5 років тому

    Thank you Mr. Govan these videos really help inspire me to practice again.

  • @SanderPastoor
    @SanderPastoor 12 років тому

    Guthrie is by far the most articulate guitarist I've ever seen on UA-cam. No stutters or 'uhs' in his speech. He really knows what he's talking about and he knows how to explain it, as opposed to most guitarists in video's like this.

  • @dunerman2533
    @dunerman2533 6 років тому +4

    This was a really good lesson. Thank you ! Practice practice practice

  • @Magmetal1
    @Magmetal1 11 років тому +3

    loved when he found the 'Jingle Bells' melody! :D

  • @a7xthefate
    @a7xthefate 10 років тому +1

    Caught his gig with The Aristocrats the other day, got to meet them all after the show. So mind blowing, they're all so talented and humble.

  • @HeavyProfessor
    @HeavyProfessor 24 дні тому +1

    Young and gifted always

  • @0000song0000
    @0000song0000 3 роки тому +3

    *Guthrie's existence restores my faith in humanity*

  • @1RandomGuy666
    @1RandomGuy666 7 років тому +5

    Guthrie is so underrated! I think he should be world's best guitarist

    • @glennjames2324
      @glennjames2324 4 роки тому +3

      I watched the video of Gurhrie, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani the other day, and I have to say, Guthrie makes them both look like amateurs.
      Just my opinion, I know I'll catch some flak from the Vai, and Satch fans but it's true.

  • @Warhear87
    @Warhear87 12 років тому

    I love how simply he describes/explains things.

  • @t3tsuyaguy1
    @t3tsuyaguy1 12 років тому

    I'm always amazed at how much better I understand something, about the guitar after this man explains it. He's a really skilled instructor.

  • @faithandpractice
    @faithandpractice 7 років тому +9

    I don't know what it is about Guthrie but I can watch the guy even when I'm not interested in learning the lick. Kinda like that 'Bob Ross' guy who paints on TV

  • @GregLynn
    @GregLynn 9 років тому +21

    Shout out to Art Tatum, yeah!!

  • @codythedoggo7671
    @codythedoggo7671 4 роки тому

    These lessons are the best thing ever

  • @rolandlemus203
    @rolandlemus203 4 роки тому +1

    I just love these instructional vids from him, he IS a great teacher, I learn so much from him, and I come back here to see the maestro. Yes, I need the neck by my nose, so be it!! :) Thank you Guitar World for posting, can you get him to come back and just jam out???

  • @mikesinaro
    @mikesinaro 10 років тому +23

    His pinky is bigger then my fucking pointer!

  • @yeahhyouvish
    @yeahhyouvish 5 років тому +5

    "Index Finger is Nature's Capo"
    ~Guthrie GODvan
    I'm getting a T-shirt with this written on it.

  • @rickricky5626
    @rickricky5626 4 роки тому

    tapping has come so far its amazing

  • @kouvpan
    @kouvpan 12 років тому

    just perfect..you feel lucky that you can find these videos by this guy...

  • @TheFettuck
    @TheFettuck 10 років тому +28

    Did he just played the first part of jingle bells on the guitar??

    • @r.j.2327
      @r.j.2327 4 роки тому

      Yeah, and you won't believe, but I can, too.

    • @moonriver8807
      @moonriver8807 4 роки тому

      Nope, star wars theme

  • @jp3m633
    @jp3m633 10 років тому +6

    He's really badass

  • @JamesAngelSEO
    @JamesAngelSEO 5 років тому +1

    What an excellent teacher.

  • @MetallSonata
    @MetallSonata 12 років тому

    Such a great musician and teacher, I wish this "Professor Shred" section would never stop

  • @inzanestrings
    @inzanestrings 11 років тому +5

    0:26 "That kind of idea." what an idea that is Guthrie...

  • @aaronbergAPB
    @aaronbergAPB 10 років тому +3

    He can teach well. Nice post

  • @guerillaatheist
    @guerillaatheist 11 років тому

    What a brilliant teacher Guthrie Govan is. I get everything he's is talking about in 100% of his instructional videos.. My playing is jumping leaps and bounds by watching his tutorials.
    AAA+++

  • @imaniguana
    @imaniguana 12 років тому +2

    I like his teaching style. I like the fact that just doesn't go "Here are the notes. Now you play it". Instead, he walks through the technique and explains the dynamics involved.

  • @danielflintknapping
    @danielflintknapping 5 років тому +5

    "natures capo" hehe i like that quote

  • @TMMOFFICIAL__
    @TMMOFFICIAL__ 4 роки тому +12

    6:13 jeez Guthrie, sorry I'm just tryna learn this lick, no need to flip me off

    • @hansmatheson5976
      @hansmatheson5976 4 роки тому +2

      Rextryte Bastard...
      Sadly, Guthrie is yet another example proving the “Guitar Gods are arrogant dicks” cliche.

  • @GeneralShred89
    @GeneralShred89 12 років тому

    i enjoy simply listening to this man speak

  • @Wavez1392
    @Wavez1392 12 років тому

    one of the actual good new gw videos. thank you for acquiring guthrie!

  • @josefranciscocarvajalbrown9157
    @josefranciscocarvajalbrown9157 10 років тому +11

    It seems like Guthrie was listening to Symphony X stuff... this technique its one of Romeo's favs

  • @gh3rulz69
    @gh3rulz69 10 років тому +5

    What is a 20 octave arc tatum arpeggio?

    • @onamemmet
      @onamemmet 9 років тому +2

      gh3rulz69 He's referring to the great pianist Art Tatum; look him up.

  • @000MidnightSun
    @000MidnightSun 12 років тому

    i love listening to this guy talk

  • @DannyPolDiaz
    @DannyPolDiaz 10 років тому

    Man that is a cool idea. I look at the guitar like my piano sometimes but I never thought about doing octave arpeggios before now. Now I can't stop coming up with licks thanks to this, and im not even tapping anymore just having fun with octave shapes. this is great thanks so much

  • @aaaaaaaaaa2303
    @aaaaaaaaaa2303 10 років тому +5

    godlike

  • @xsited1
    @xsited1 9 років тому +62

    He's in the big book of British smiles.

    • @Britishwolf89
      @Britishwolf89 7 років тому +3

      I get the Simpsons reference but his teeth really aren't that bad. Is it just because he's English?

    • @gibsonflyingv2820
      @gibsonflyingv2820 5 років тому +7

      @@Britishwolf89 Not that bad,? They look like wart hog tusks for fucks sakes.

    • @moonstation8585
      @moonstation8585 5 років тому +1

      xsited1 😂

  • @mrlantern23
    @mrlantern23 12 років тому +1

    He's always so articulate in his lessons.

  • @applewhiteroad
    @applewhiteroad 12 років тому

    fantastic instructional video. useful licks and a wonderful explanation of how to use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow!!!!

  • @bes5164
    @bes5164 5 років тому +7

    ...cheating? there is no cheating in playing ...it does not matter how you play it, what matters it how it sounds in the end

    • @TypingHazard
      @TypingHazard 4 роки тому

      Some people discover an aspect of their instrument that makes an idea easy and think they must be cheating. I know as a young guitarist I tricked myself out of certain things because I assumed it was too simple and therefore wrong since I was used to struggling. Also some players get it in their head that things must be done a certain way and all other methods are lazy hacks; Al di Meola thinks this of legato and hammer-ons, every note *must* be picked in his view. Obviously we don't all agree on that one, and he wouldn't sound the same if he weren't so assiduous in picking everything, but calling it "cheating" is subjective

  • @russjalichandra5491
    @russjalichandra5491 4 роки тому +4

    Every time I watch him, I can’t help but wondering what he’d look like in a better hairdo.

    • @jonhowell5014
      @jonhowell5014 4 роки тому +1

      I relate - but next time try closing your eyes and listening. Not trying to insult you at all. I'm guilty of judging musicians by appearance too. Like the song goes, "video killed the radio star". Even now, sometimes I have to remind myself that it's all about the music.

  • @YJohannM
    @YJohannM 11 років тому

    beautifully played arpeggios!

  • @sekhopuro7265
    @sekhopuro7265 5 років тому +1

    He is one of the cleanest player and with super fast too and many more...of him and his ability on guitar yet very humble .

  • @AlbertSirup
    @AlbertSirup 9 років тому +227

    somehow that noise gate on his voice is really enervating -_-

    • @smeghead777
      @smeghead777 9 років тому +7

      thought exactly the same.

    • @NukeClock
      @NukeClock 8 років тому +1

      +Albert Sirup I was about to comment on that, then checked if someone else already did. Couldnt imagine Id be the first to notice.
      Noisegate in those guitar channels in general is starting to bug me heavily, lately. For some reason.

    • @gtrsuite
      @gtrsuite 6 років тому +4

      Yeah, no need for overkill on the noise gate. Very annoying.

    • @chambeet
      @chambeet 5 років тому +3

      Kurt Adams You have to be able to hear how the sound completely cuts out when he’s not talking. It’s very annoying.

    • @SteveStockmalMusic
      @SteveStockmalMusic 5 років тому +5

      I just looked up “enervate”...’to cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken, lacking in energy or vitality. You probably meant irritating. Signed...he loves language and refuses to accept auto-correct as my master.
      (Unless I’m wrong and it really does drain you, then in that case I say “good use of enervate” !!!!!!!)

  • @sicko_drops
    @sicko_drops 9 років тому +8

    british guitarists are so articulate

  • @muddgroove
    @muddgroove 11 років тому +1

    To much fun! Your an awesome player and have a wonderful way of explaining things...

  • @FearCycle
    @FearCycle 12 років тому +1

    I consider musicians like Guthrie and others of his scale to be geniuses. The amount of knowledge of musical theory and technical abilities that they possess is awesome.

  • @Saturax
    @Saturax 8 років тому +3

    Pause at 6:19 for a surprise.

    • @beijaflor9313
      @beijaflor9313 8 років тому

      +Saturax
      LOL, he has that look of just being caught doing something he shouldn't.

  • @EvilPopsicleDog
    @EvilPopsicleDog 10 років тому +250

    Anyone else find the noise gate on his voice incredibly irritating?

    • @stevel6943
      @stevel6943 5 років тому +8

      No. Sounds as good as he plays.

    • @urbanprojectz
      @urbanprojectz 4 роки тому

      He sounds great

    • @robinmarwick1982
      @robinmarwick1982 4 роки тому +11

      Not as irritating as your pathetic comment...

    • @robinmarwick1982
      @robinmarwick1982 4 роки тому +5

      Jim Stonecut ...Mr Govan gives up his time to produces an excellent video imparting some of his immense knowledge, asking for nothing in return and all you can do is grumble about gate noise ...get a life and don't be such a twat.

    • @brushuk
      @brushuk 4 роки тому +1

      yes.. its unnecassary. and as you say irritating.

  • @cornonthecobbob5617
    @cornonthecobbob5617 4 роки тому

    This is absolute gold. He is a gift from the frequency gods 🙏

  • @haroldparker2614
    @haroldparker2614 8 років тому

    True island of brilliance ! Like dude, how come you are not touring the world. With talent like that, you do not need any front man, you are it. Lots of musicians are looking for it, but you have already found it. Thanks for sharing your excellent guitar skills.

  • @louistech112
    @louistech112 4 роки тому +4

    This dude it’s only telling us 20% of what he knows lol.

  • @drevil7vs13
    @drevil7vs13 4 роки тому +4

    5:14 almost Stranger Things :)

  • @bloodyoneiric9641
    @bloodyoneiric9641 6 років тому

    This was really very helpful love Guthrie's examples.

  • @kyle5709
    @kyle5709 4 роки тому

    What a great guy and a great teacher!

  • @KatajunMusic
    @KatajunMusic 9 років тому +13

    Stoner Weird Al teaches guitar

  • @Aijaleena
    @Aijaleena 9 років тому +51

    Is he God?

  • @ignaciogobet605
    @ignaciogobet605 2 роки тому +2

    He is so spot on he sounds like midi sometimes. Incredible level of control over the instrument.

  • @jordanmajel
    @jordanmajel 12 років тому

    He's an incredible teacher! He should get more recognition for that.

  • @AquaAnim
    @AquaAnim 10 років тому +3

    @ieatgodmeat well arnt you judgmental. He didnt look one bit as if he was "enjoying" himself talking. And how rude and uncouth of you to slander a wonderful musician by calling him un-humble. Knowing him personally this is the farthest thing from the truth, biggest issue with opening your mouth or typing, know the person before you try and slander them, utterly disrespectful in the music business. Know before you speak.

  • @ArinKambitsis
    @ArinKambitsis 7 років тому +14

    He's barely touching the strings.

    • @neonether
      @neonether 5 років тому +3

      His fluidity is top notch. With practice, you can barely move your finger but still tap the note strong enough, e.g. bruce lee gung fu punch! Check out my tapping on Rondo Alla Turca, it's a good example of how finger strength is part of good technique to play in this style!

  • @livesolid325
    @livesolid325 11 років тому

    This was an awesome little trick. I can't wait to find ways to make it my own in my playing.

  • @richarddeese1991
    @richarddeese1991 4 роки тому +1

    I like this guy! He's actually *_explaining_* things, like you might do for your next door neighbor; *_not_* as if I already know everything. Simple, effective. Maybe it's a gift that not everyone has, but I wish more players would (or *_could?_*) explain things this way! Thank you. Very cool. tavi.

  • @Tacoguitar
    @Tacoguitar 12 років тому

    So awesome to see Guthrie on Guitar World magazine, he deserved to be on there years ago.

  • @raaustin777
    @raaustin777 10 років тому

    That is probably the best description of anything I have ever seen ever.

  • @TranceTechnoSucks
    @TranceTechnoSucks 5 років тому

    Guthrie... What in the World. This guy is unreal. The ease with which he plays such technically challenging stuff, there is no word for it.

  • @robinmarwick1982
    @robinmarwick1982 4 роки тому

    Thanks prof a very helpful and inspiring video.

  • @RealSoundNow
    @RealSoundNow 12 років тому

    This is an extremely helpful lesson, thanks.

  • @ricomajestic
    @ricomajestic 12 років тому

    Great player and teacher!

  • @capoman1
    @capoman1 12 років тому

    Best guitar teacher I've ever watched.

  • @Matkinson123
    @Matkinson123 12 років тому

    I have no intention of even trying to learn this, yet I still watch it all.

  • @fromthenorth2
    @fromthenorth2 11 років тому +1

    I really learnt a lot from this ^^ And Guthrie is an awesome guitar player. One of the best.

  • @Dan1loBC
    @Dan1loBC 12 років тому

    My most favorite video about guitar playing so far xD

  • @matyasd88
    @matyasd88 12 років тому

    incredible lesson

  • @Bluegrasshero
    @Bluegrasshero 4 роки тому

    My current favorite electric guitarist. I like his style AND the tone he gets.