@Evan Hodge nah it’s simple but not that obvious, Bud. Not every instrument aligns with human voice range either. But thanks for the nice dose of smug this afternoon 😊
What a privilege it is to have Julian Lage impart his knowledge to us viewers. I just love his playing and his regular guy manner. Where's the Gretsch?!
I think this shows why Julian sound is so different, he is very comfortable in the lower sounds and solos often less with complex chords but rather melodies in in comfort zone. He always looks so relaxed and happy when playing.
I’ve been watching this video periodically since it was first posted. And I understand the concept but even when Mr. Lage plays the “boring” high string lead it sounds incredible.
I totally agree with the importance of lower notes in a solo, especially on Fenders. My favorite part on the tune "Lenny" by Stevie Ray Vaughan is that snappy syncopated slur of low notes line on the A string two thirds down the song. Always felt that it has a surprise effect, and I always wait for it every time I listen to that song.
Sweet Julian, ultrasupermega interesting concept, love your message and the way you smile like a kid when you're sharing your knowledge, truly fantastic. Keep on rockin' your tele!
Just started playing again after 20 years away. I have a fender strat, a g& l asat telecaster, & a gretsch 2420. I would not trade any of them. This guy is so good & down to earth, i love him!!!
Julian makes me want to get a telecaster, Ive been eyeing teles for awhile. Ive never thought about playing guitar withing speaking peaking voice notes, i will have to try that.
yeah I love the idea of playing solo electric guitar. Why not? it all depends on the guitar player. Julian Lage is a good example. Now think about some violin or cello works of JS Bach. For instance, Partita no2 in Dm, that's an 30 minutes of violin solo. Remember, it's much more difficult to play chord on a violin than on a guitar. Besides the violin's register is quite narrow, being most of the time in high key, no bass at all. And that's just one of the most beautiful musics ever written. I bet if Bach was about to play jazz on electric guitar alone, he would probably get along well...
Also that weird playing of the intonation, some may say Page (or this fuckin great freakin guitarrist Mr Lage) are not that accurated, but 4 me thy re just genius
Correction: When Julian says his voice is "Kind of around here" at 4:40, he's actually off by an octave. His voice is an octave lower than the note he is playing. The pitch he is playing on guitar is D4. The pitch he is singing/speaking is actually the octave below that: D3. This is a really easy mix-up to make. Different octaves between voice and string can be difficult to distinguish. It wasn't until I made an effort to figure out where middle C on the guitar is (C4), and then map out the entire fret-board using "Scientific Pitch Notation" that I really figured out how the range of my voice overlapped with the range of the guitar, and I realized that my comfortable singing range and speaking range is actually an octave lower than I thought - with most comfort singing in the 3 range and most comfort speaking in the 2 range. I was actually surprised Julian made this tiny mix-up. I consider him such a high level master, it surprised me he hadn't traveled down that road of mapping out the range of his voice and his guitar using "Scientific Pitch Notation." Maybe it's just because since I've focused so much on understanding my playing from a SPN view point the last year, this small error jumped out at me right away. Like if somebody casually told you the sky was purple, you might be like, "uuum, I mean, blue is like, a cousin of purple in a way. But the sky is definitely blue, not purple."
I mean. I can promise you that comparing Julian to Wes is a pointless exercise that says absolutely nothing about either musicians abilities to express themselves on the instrument. What a weird way to think, mate.
Improvising within the range of your speaking voice. Genius!
@Evan Hodge nah it’s simple but not that obvious, Bud. Not every instrument aligns with human voice range either. But thanks for the nice dose of smug this afternoon 😊
I wonder where he found that tiny couch to sit on
When you build Ikea with a smaller print
It’s actually a regular sofa. It just looks smaller in perception to him and it’s lot further back.
hahaha
@@TheChrisHarperI think this is bait
@@TheChrisHarper ooh boy...
Hope you guys keep pumping out these julian videos!
What a privilege it is to have Julian Lage impart his knowledge to us viewers. I just love his playing and his regular guy manner. Where's the Gretsch?!
The idea of finding your vocal range when you talk, but on the fretboard for leads, is pretty fascinating.
Julian.. what a sweet, humble person. tks!
He is the Bob Ross of guitar.
Happy Little Lower Registers!
@chordsoforion is the Bob Ross of guitar!
Actually that would be Guthrie
Ted Greene >.
I believe Paul Davids suits that as well
I think this shows why Julian sound is so different, he is very comfortable in the lower sounds and solos often less with complex chords but rather melodies in in comfort zone. He always looks so relaxed and happy when playing.
That is one of the most relaxing videos I've ever seen. Gonna watch it before bed.
Listening to him talk is like being serenaded by a host of angels (who happen to be jazz guitar prodigies)
That’s conceptually so simple but it never occurred to me and it was unique in the way it’s explained, great stuff. Thank you Julian.
I love everything about this guy
I’ve been watching this video periodically since it was first posted. And I understand the concept but even when Mr. Lage plays the “boring” high string lead it sounds incredible.
Your speech is just like your guitar playing: thoughtful and gentle, very good articulation.
This is A grade stuff. Philosophy of improvisation explained so simply.
He'd make a good teacher: clear, unassuming, and a great player. And encouraging to his audience.
This actually changed my way of thinking from this point onwards
I totally agree with the importance of lower notes in a solo, especially on Fenders. My favorite part on the tune "Lenny" by Stevie Ray Vaughan is that snappy syncopated slur of low notes line on the A string
two thirds down the song. Always felt that it has a surprise effect, and I always wait for it every time I listen to that song.
Love you Julian Lage! You are a true original and a true gentleman. Thank you for such a great lesson.
What great advice; Julian is a treasure as a teacher, too!
Sweet Julian, ultrasupermega interesting concept, love your message and the way you smile like a kid when you're sharing your knowledge, truly fantastic. Keep on rockin' your tele!
Thanks so much for this series of videos Guitar World!!! It’s amazing to learn from such a talented artist!!
only genius can simplify things like that!! much apreciated!!!
He's such a genius
Just started playing again after 20 years away. I have a fender strat, a g& l asat telecaster, & a gretsch 2420. I would not trade any of them. This guy is so good & down to earth, i love him!!!
Mind blowing! He explained a thinking of mine, but in a smarter more complete way!
Hopefully these are coming together as some sort of DVD along with the forthcoming issue :)
Love this. Julian has great insight.
For some reason I think of Abraham Lincoln when watching Julian.
Learning a lot from his 5 minute videos!
I’m listening to this guy as much as anyone these days
The guy is just a nice guy...👍
He plays like he talks, and viceversa
Best musician ever 😍
His stuff is the best, because it makes me feel best.
Wow! I have been trying to keep myself away from E string and you just gave me a helpful advice. Thank you !
Beautiful playing accented by gleaming frets, I love it!
He seems like literally the nicest dude
Even the way Julian talks is musical.
Very good point and great lesson
Excellent advice and playing.
Excellent as expected
Interesting his explanation. I often approach a solo much like it’s a conversation.
Call and response w/ a singer is a blast! :)
Underrated
He is the Julian Lage of Guitar
omg what an angel
Roni Ben hur said something similar immediately resonates when you hear those examples
I had the same experience many years ago when I went from a Gibson semi hollow to a Tele.
..touched by the Gods
Super interesting take, awesome lesson, more Julian Lage lessons please!
Sonny Sharrock called the lower register his baritone sax. 👍🏻
FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE
I love julian lage
I wonder where he got all that talent to play music with? 🎸
The Bob Ross of guitar!
Waiting for Java Man to flip out that I said that again.
Julian makes me want to get a telecaster, Ive been eyeing teles for awhile. Ive never thought about playing guitar withing speaking peaking voice notes, i will have to try that.
Very interesting!
Great Lincoln! 😁
Gold.
Genio
yeah I love the idea of playing solo electric guitar. Why not? it all depends on the guitar player. Julian Lage is a good example. Now think about some violin or cello works of JS Bach. For instance, Partita no2 in Dm, that's an 30 minutes of violin solo. Remember, it's much more difficult to play chord on a violin than on a guitar. Besides the violin's register is quite narrow, being most of the time in high key, no bass at all. And that's just one of the most beautiful musics ever written. I bet if Bach was about to play jazz on electric guitar alone, he would probably get along well...
awesome
Mira vos, yo de casualidad hago eso desde hace rato. Pero que nivel terrenal obviamente. Ja
That's some nice reverb you've got on that sound!
Strymon Flint?
Dritero Demjaha yes it is
You jazzed it up😀
Great tip.... play around where you speak.. fantastic.. he makes it all so easy ( why the hell cant I do that??)
Julian: A gentle giant.
All I can say is check out ED BICKERT and his TELECASTER, he makes everything interesting 🎸👍
Can we talk about that crooked picture behind his head? Haha couldn’t stop looking.
What brand of telecasters is he playing ?Thought he was on a Danocaster for a while but this is clearly something else?
www.jazzapparatus.com/julian-lage-gear/
Looks like his Nachocaster.
If you get to heaven and Julian Lage isn't there...you might not be where you think you are.
Play like you're speaking the intro to a Barry White song.
This master musician deserves to be above that Mr Jimmy Page pic
I mean, not to compare, but I feel the same wish to develop a new piece with the guitar. Page is a pioneer in his duty.
Also that weird playing of the intonation, some may say Page (or this fuckin great freakin guitarrist Mr Lage) are not that accurated, but 4 me thy re just genius
Holy greenscreen batman!
Correction:
When Julian says his voice is "Kind of around here" at 4:40, he's actually off by an octave. His voice is an octave lower than the note he is playing.
The pitch he is playing on guitar is D4. The pitch he is singing/speaking is actually the octave below that: D3.
This is a really easy mix-up to make. Different octaves between voice and string can be difficult to distinguish. It wasn't until I made an effort to figure out where middle C on the guitar is (C4), and then map out the entire fret-board using "Scientific Pitch Notation" that I really figured out how the range of my voice overlapped with the range of the guitar, and I realized that my comfortable singing range and speaking range is actually an octave lower than I thought - with most comfort singing in the 3 range and most comfort speaking in the 2 range.
I was actually surprised Julian made this tiny mix-up. I consider him such a high level master, it surprised me he hadn't traveled down that road of mapping out the range of his voice and his guitar using "Scientific Pitch Notation."
Maybe it's just because since I've focused so much on understanding my playing from a SPN view point the last year, this small error jumped out at me right away. Like if somebody casually told you the sky was purple, you might be like, "uuum, I mean, blue is like, a cousin of purple in a way. But the sky is definitely blue, not purple."
Wonderful player, but listening to him speak makes me sleepy.
I promise you Wes Montgomery didn’t think this way. This is music school shit.
I mean. I can promise you that comparing Julian to Wes is a pointless exercise that says absolutely nothing about either musicians abilities to express themselves on the instrument. What a weird way to think, mate.
Never liked his teaching methods 😋 they never make sense 🤣
Nice idea
This is most excellent, thank you.