I am 62 yrs old and am working on control of fingers as my body is very much handicapped and thank you much for your dedication,i was very depressed with surgery's and these learning licks just might save my life! God Bless you and your skills
What made my night? At 6:15, when you said how "super easy it is to learn.." It was fun to watch & listen, but at 72? I gotta feeling I'll be kickin' the breathin' habit before I master THIS one Doug! I salute the guys here in the comments who find it easy, but a man's gotta know his limitations! You're terrific, Brother!
I'm a rock guitar player of 40 years now playing in a traditional country band and have found your videos and teachings very helpful to retrain my brain to play country guitar, Thank You!
I have to admit,, I haven't been able to afford the videos, I'm a Texas musician who is now in Eastern Europe and struggling to get by.. BUT~!! On making the transition from Rock to Country, I can say,, just from going to your free videos on your web sight, I've learned more than money is worth... I give you the true promise,, as soon as my finances are better, I plan to order every lesson you have... Your a GREAT teacher, down to earth, and simple truth speaker.. Lots of love for 2011..
What can I say. I have some of your stuff from four-five years ago. Will be ordering more, and yes, it got my mind turning. I enjoy learning from you in part because you effectively explain along the way, not leaving unnecessary gaps between licks/rides, passes, etc, along the way. I will be giving you my money. Fifty years into this adventure, I am a working musician and my hunger for advancement in my playing/skill is higher than ever in my life. I play regularly, often, and I don’t read music, I don’t know how to even read tabs, I work regularly. I am drawn to your method as I am not threatened by what I ‘Don’t Know ‘ rather than what do Know in my spontaneous way. Thank you for what you do
This is great, I've been running scales the length of the neck for months now getting my fingers to get comfortable with the entire neck fret for fret working the 4 and 5 more. Turned on my phone with the intent of finding a lesson that could make sense of all those hours developing finger brains, then this, JACKPOT. This is perfect. I saved this on UA-cam Thank you.
I've been playing for 40+years, always struggled with this particular style. You are the best thing going with these step by step vids. Thanks so much!
your guitar methods literally changed the way I approached playing and learning the guitar. I always look forward to getting your latest DVD release to add to the library and keep opening those previously locked doors. Thanks Doug Seven! You are the best man!
At last, a comprehensive source of country /Brad Paisley techniques! Like you have said, these are so easy to play, yet sound so complex! Thanks, Doug! I will stay tuned!
This lesson helped me tremendously.Been a rhythm player singer my entire life (60) yrs old now.Wish you’d been out a long time ago. Please keep ‘em coming.
Great video presentation............not too slow, not too fast, and to the point. This is one of the few really interesting videos on technique I've seen. I always wondered how those country pickers played so fast. I knew there was a trick to it but never sat down and really figured it out. Thank you.............. I learned something new today.
Doug's stuff is great. I'm a metal/rock player, but was always fascinated by country pickers. I've had a lot of false starts with other avenues, but Doug's DVD's, particularly Sizzling Licks Vol 4, really opened the doors for me.
Hi, I'm just embezeled with your lessons as I find easy finger location and your explanations are awesome. I'm 71 and really a beginner. I Have an acoustic and electric guitar. but no$. so on You tube I'm picking up everything I can and with your videos I'm using my guitar much more timing at each day as I find you easier to follow. Congrats to you.
doug ive been trying to play like that for a long time.country music is an art form on its own.your the best at explaining in a lay mans terms with no bull**** how its done.ill definately be buying your dvd.thanks mate ill leave for my gig tonite happy in the knolege that some day i will play like that!
Thanks again Doug another Beuitiful job man I love the way you lay it out you have improved my ability quite a bit I took a break for a few months but I’m ready to dig back in and learn something awesome bro
I've been watching you for a while now.I'm a rock fusion guy but I get alot of country pay gigs and this newer country style has a tricky sound I like!I definantly hope to get close. Danny,Brent,Brad,and you my friend are my inspiration for playing this style!Thanks
In my more than 50 years of guitar playing I have often felt that technique and style develops in fits and starts; the 21st Century has certainly been the doldrums of guitar invention so far but lately I notice a resurgence in original thought and practice that has injected something new and vital into the guitar repertoire. I guess my message to you and everyone else out there is "don't be afraid to innovate".
Doug, I'm a hard rock metal lead player. You have opened my eyes to a new and wonderful genre. I'm turning EVERYONE I know onto you and your amazing vids. Thank you & God bless ya. But, I have to give props to Terry Baker from Cadillac Blue. He clued me into you. It all started when I sent him a vid of Lawson Rollins playing Santa Ana winds. Thanks again & keep up the paramount work :)
I just wanted to say thanks. I totally changed up my riffs and sound and enjoy playing even more after adding the open string from you. Now I need to take it further but it's all about what you already know. Just adding it to blues I know guys are wondering how I'm doing that. Great tip
wow i was so excited to learn from you , ive played profesionally for lots of years, learning from you is a great experiance. i was at a dead end and my lead guitar work was at a standstill, youve opened new doors and got me excited to learn
I have the bought and downloaded the Habitual Tecnhiques DVD... it was very, very useful... I've learned a lot there. I'd really recommend to any guitar player. The second DVD (30 licks) is awesome. Congratulations Doug, you have done a great job!
Spot on analysis.......after exactly what you say (a long time looking for the logic in these Paisley licks ) I came to the conclusion that they are random outside convenience speed notes just as you say. The ear is more sensitive to rhythm change than pitch change therefore it works well when played fast and busy. good lessons - have got some of my country lick repertoire from your lessons and they all work well.
I've had the problem for years of avoiding learning open string stuff thinking things like "well then it's a one trick pony. you can't change the key, etc" I've also have always been very theoretical, thinking about the degree in the scale or chord. And it's been a mind block. Your words on not worrying about it as long as it sounds good along with this great lick trick is helping me a lot. Thanks for your videos.
Phenomenal Doug! I've been a singer/songwriter for 30+ years and a great rhythm player. Lead always baffled me. Your style, manner, and professionalism have got me taking lead solos at the large club my band and I play frequently. What a cool Dude, awesome picker, and great instructor you are! Thanks!
Doug, thanks for this video! It really lays the techniques out in a way that is easy to follow and easy to replicate. I have been playing for a long time, but really just rhythm, and now trying to learn some lead. I appreciate your talent, and your willingness to teach.
Thanks, Doug! You make it so easy to understand. Great stuff. I have recommended you to several other players that want to explore different styles of playing.
Great lesson! I've been trying to learn country style guitar and one of the modern guys I'm listening to is Brad Paisley. I come from a blues/rock background and the way you teach this stuff is really helpful for a guy like me! Thanks for posting this!
I'd like to point out that Doug is switching his left hand between "one finger per scale/mode tone" approaches on the first and second strings (high E and B) and "one finger per adjacent/chromatic tone"-that is, between fiddle, and basic classical guitar fingerings-on the sixth (low E) string. They each have their relative advantages and drawbacks, and it's useful in the long run to practice thinking in them, by playing scales and fingering patterns with both the contracted "chromatic" and the expanded "scalar" approaches. They can also be thought of as " two-or-three-notes-per-string" and "three-or-four-notes-per-string" viewpoints. The fundamental cross-over decision is usually whether to play scale notes 1, 2 and flatted 3rd with index, ring and pinky (1, 2, & 4), or index, middle and ring fingers (1, 2 & 3). That is what determines what arpeggios, scales and licks can follow, and with each expansion or contraction of our fingering, we shape our playing styles. It is a pivotal choice that is so basic to single-note guitar playing, and yet so often passed over, that guitarists fail to develop important flexibility in their ability to execute musical ideas, learning only a single, set way of going at a line or phrase, and having no alternatives for creative variety. You're not really improvising if you're not making choices as you play, and this is where they begin on the fret-board, from one basic perspective. Now put this all in your stew-pot, and get to cooking.
I’ve always had the sense that including some notes of dischord within a key structure can be interesting and exhilarating. This because I’ve listened to Pete Townshend’s playing for most of my life. His melodic solos always seem to include bits of dischord. And not to over emphasize The Who, but John Entwistle constantly played triplet groups in his bass playing. I absolutely love Brad Paisley’s style, and maybe this explains why his techniques fit to my ear so well. Paisley’s such a stellar player.
I thought it was great. I wish you had slowed it down a little so beginners could catch it better but I understand when you are as accomplished as you are it’s probably hard to slow down. Thanks, looking forward to learning it!
Cool lesson! My background is in music composition and also jazz piano (these days playing more guitar so really enjoying videos like this) and what Brad is doing is what a lot of Jazz musicians do. They take a lick that is technically 'outside' the harmony but the melodic sequencing is so strong that the melodic sequence has it's own logic. so it can stand on its own and so the ear accepts it. Also the rhythmic aspect where you have a six note melodic figure playing in eighth notes in 4/4 time is called an isorhythm. This creates an out of sync sort of pattern between the melodic and rhythmic groupings which again has it's own inherent structure.
This lick was originally used by Cliff Gallup (Gene Vincent) in the 50s. Eddie Cochran played it too, and Jeff Beck got it from them. You can hear a classic version of it in Jeff's Boogie, where he plays it in one of the breaks as a mini cadenza with no backing.
I can't believe such a great guitarist was in Ashville, OH...where I lived for 15 years! Wish I could have had some one on one lessons with you. You are great!
yer a good teacher Doug & the camera work is right on - for those of us who play guitbox, you make sense & offer some great stuff - Thanx man, you're winning blessings - Hey guys don't ferget to use them open strings & notes that's where it's at too - Peep on Kickin' !
Hey brother, I know I’m about 12 years late😂 but I followed link and got a download for a different lesson…….Lonesome. Thanks I’ll use it for sure though and have checked out your site!
Im an old narrow minded metal head but Ive finally opened up about my playing. Ive never been a country fan but have always admired the guitar players. You have changed that for me and Ive now put away my two Mesa stacks and have only been playing my telecaster and fender twin. Thank you so much and please keep the lessons going. Do you do any Skype lessons?
Douglas: Man can I relate to THAT! I played rock (ONLY) until about age 30. I was a successful working musician. Les Paul through either a Boogie Mk III (gorgeous hardwood and wicker combo) or a 50-watt Marshall Jubilee. Then I made two discoveries in the same year that changed my life: Jerry Reed and the Hellecasters. Suddenly distorted humbuckers and conventional picking seemed boring. I bought a Fernandes tele and a Fender tube amp and set out re-learning the guitar. The hybrid picking nearly killed me. Cannot believe how long it took me to coordinate my fingers with my pick. But 25 years later I'm so glad I didn't quit! I now own a really nice Fender CS tele and several vintage Fenders. I haven't played my Les Paul or my Marshall in years. I sold the Boogie. It's just a whole different world.
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I am 62 yrs old and am working on control of fingers as my body is very much handicapped and thank you much for your dedication,i was very depressed with surgery's and these learning licks just might save my life! God Bless you and your skills
What made my night? At 6:15, when you said how "super easy it is to learn.." It was fun to watch & listen, but at 72? I gotta feeling I'll be kickin' the breathin' habit before I master THIS one Doug! I salute the guys here in the comments who find it easy, but a man's gotta know his limitations! You're terrific, Brother!
65 years old....there's still hope, thanks to people like you showing people like me. Thanks, john
I'm a rock guitar player of 40 years now playing in a traditional country band and have found your videos and teachings very helpful to retrain my brain to play country guitar, Thank You!
I have to admit,, I haven't been able to afford the videos, I'm a Texas musician who is now in Eastern Europe and struggling to get by..
BUT~!! On making the transition from Rock to Country, I can say,, just from going to your free videos on your web sight, I've learned more than money is worth...
I give you the true promise,, as soon as my finances are better, I plan to order every lesson you have...
Your a GREAT teacher, down to earth, and simple truth speaker..
Lots of love for 2011..
What can I say. I have some of your stuff from four-five years ago. Will be ordering more, and yes, it got my mind turning. I enjoy learning from you in part because you effectively explain along the way, not leaving unnecessary gaps between licks/rides, passes, etc, along the way. I will be giving you my money. Fifty years into this adventure, I am a working musician and my hunger for advancement in my playing/skill is higher than ever in my life. I play regularly, often, and I don’t read music, I don’t know how to even read tabs, I work regularly. I am drawn to your method as I am not threatened by what I ‘Don’t Know ‘ rather than what do Know in my spontaneous way. Thank you for what you do
This is great, I've been running scales the length of the neck for months now getting my fingers to get comfortable with the entire neck fret for fret working the 4 and 5 more. Turned on my phone with the intent of finding a lesson that could make sense of all those hours developing finger brains, then this, JACKPOT. This is perfect. I saved this on UA-cam Thank you.
I've been playing for 40+years, always struggled with this particular style. You are the best thing going with these step by step vids. Thanks so much!
your guitar methods literally changed the way I approached playing and learning the guitar. I always look forward to getting your latest DVD release to add to the library and keep opening those previously locked doors. Thanks Doug Seven! You are the best man!
At last, a comprehensive source of country /Brad Paisley techniques! Like you have said, these are so easy to play, yet sound so complex! Thanks, Doug! I will stay tuned!
You said it ,Doug, keep 'Em coming. Very suscinct method you present. And the sound I love.
I've got blisters on my fingers,!!!... Already.
This lesson helped me tremendously.Been a rhythm player singer my entire life (60) yrs old now.Wish you’d been out a long time ago.
Please keep ‘em coming.
Doug, you are an amazing player. I'm so glad I found you! : )
This is the way all guitar technique/instruction should be done. A+++!!!
Great video presentation............not too slow, not too fast, and to the point. This is one of the few really interesting videos on technique I've seen. I always wondered how those country pickers played so fast. I knew there was a trick to it but never sat down and really figured it out. Thank you.............. I learned something new today.
Nice! The “non-theory” theory opens the door to the “twang” in those speedy country solos. Thanks for posting!
Doug's stuff is great. I'm a metal/rock player, but was always fascinated by country pickers. I've had a lot of false starts with other avenues, but Doug's DVD's, particularly Sizzling Licks Vol 4, really opened the doors for me.
12/19/19--a very encouraging way of teaching these licks......love the way you break it down..i'll be watching for more. Thanks!!!!
Hi, I'm just embezeled with your lessons as I find easy finger location and your explanations are awesome. I'm 71 and really a beginner. I Have an acoustic and electric guitar. but no$. so on You tube I'm picking up everything I can and with your videos I'm using my guitar much more timing at each day as I find you easier to follow.
Congrats to you.
good luck learning, mate. enjoy the experience of playing guitar. btw you're pretty much the same age as my ol' man!
You are a good example
standard blues lick, it was the first one i ever learned very simple and sounds good.
Absolutely great guitarist you are Doug.
doug ive been trying to play like that for a long time.country music is an art form on its own.your the best at explaining in a lay mans terms with no bull**** how its done.ill definately be buying your dvd.thanks mate ill leave for my gig tonite happy in the knolege that some day i will play like that!
Thanks again Doug another Beuitiful job man I love the way you lay it out you have improved my ability quite a bit I took a break for a few months but I’m ready to dig back in and learn something awesome bro
Dude
I told you many months ago; you have fans in Brazil!!!
Thanks to exist!!
Thanks Doug you are a Master,thanks for help us to get Profesional and have fun
Thanks, very enjoyable! I have done some of this sort of thing instinctively. Great to have it taken apart like this.
I've been watching you for a while now.I'm a rock fusion guy but I get alot of country pay gigs and this newer country style has a tricky sound I like!I definantly hope to get close.
Danny,Brent,Brad,and you my friend are my inspiration for playing this style!Thanks
I appreciate the way you explain things. I have always loved this style but never could break out of classical thinking!!!
Trying to branch more into country style playing, thank you for this!
In my more than 50 years of guitar playing I have often felt that technique and style develops in fits and starts; the 21st Century has certainly been the doldrums of guitar invention so far but lately I notice a resurgence in original thought and practice that has injected something new and vital into the guitar repertoire. I guess my message to you and everyone else out there is "don't be afraid to innovate".
Doug, I'm a hard rock metal lead player. You have opened my eyes to a new and wonderful genre. I'm turning EVERYONE I know onto you and your amazing vids. Thank you & God bless ya. But, I have to give props to Terry Baker from Cadillac Blue. He clued me into you. It all started when I sent him a vid of Lawson Rollins playing Santa Ana winds. Thanks again & keep up the paramount work :)
You've really helped me start to appreciate country guitar. And you're instantly one of my favourite teachers online.
am not much into country, but watching you tempts me to start learning. awesome. thanks
You're awesome! I'm not a country player, but there are great things to learn here. Thank You!
Awesome quick lesson. I might have to check this dvd out.
I just wanted to say thanks. I totally changed up my riffs and sound and enjoy playing even more after adding the open string from you. Now I need to take it further but it's all about what you already know. Just adding it to blues I know guys are wondering how I'm doing that. Great tip
Long time Doug. Great to see you are doing well.
wow i was so excited to learn from you , ive played profesionally for lots of years, learning from you is a great experiance. i was at a dead end and my lead guitar work was at a standstill, youve opened new doors and got me excited to learn
I have been having some real progress with just a few sessions of practicing these techniques. This is a great way to grow musically.
Thanks Doug.... awesome lesson.
Clear and easy to follow instruction, Doug! Thank you for the video.
Superb! Straight to my vocabulary ! As a thumb picker, these are really fun and fell right into place....many thanks!
Well done, thanks Doug . I'm going to work on this.
I really dig Doug Seven's stuff. I definitely recommend purchasing some of his lessons. I got the "Holy Grail" package and it's KILLER.
This got my mind spinning! Been playing rock and blues licks and have been wanting to open things up with some country...
I have the bought and downloaded the Habitual Tecnhiques DVD... it was very, very useful... I've learned a lot there. I'd really recommend to any guitar player. The second DVD (30 licks) is awesome. Congratulations Doug, you have done a great job!
Doug....your the best...Thanks
Wow! That helps a lot. I'm a Christian worship leader and guitarist. I appreciate you taking the time to help up coming musicians. Thanks again!
Spot on analysis.......after exactly what you say (a long time looking for the logic in these Paisley licks ) I came to the conclusion that they are random outside convenience speed notes just as you say.
The ear is more sensitive to rhythm change than pitch change therefore it works well when played fast and busy.
good lessons - have got some of my country lick repertoire from your lessons and they all work well.
you are a great teacher and a very good guitar player,thancks
ditto
Agreed!
Enjoy your videos. You explain it well and play great. Thank you.
I've had the problem for years of avoiding learning open string stuff thinking things like "well then it's a one trick pony. you can't change the key, etc" I've also have always been very theoretical, thinking about the degree in the scale or chord. And it's been a mind block. Your words on not worrying about it as long as it sounds good along with this great lick trick is helping me a lot. Thanks for your videos.
Awesome Doug!
Thanks Doug...wish my fingers moved like yours.!!
Great tips! Thanks for your lessons. God bless!
Phenomenal Doug! I've been a singer/songwriter for 30+ years and a great rhythm player. Lead always baffled me. Your style, manner, and professionalism have got me taking lead solos at the large club my band and I play frequently. What a cool Dude, awesome picker, and great instructor you are! Thanks!
Great lesson. Great player! And such clear explanations. Very, very well done.
Thanks for the help, what a really great bloke and fantastic guitarist you really are. Cheers
just found your site , thanks for all your lessons excellent loving them
Doug, thanks for this video! It really lays the techniques out in a way that is easy to follow and easy to replicate. I have been playing for a long time, but really just rhythm, and now trying to learn some lead. I appreciate your talent, and your willingness to teach.
This is an awesome lesson. Brad is a super tele player. Thanx for your explanation. 😁
Nice job Doug Seven!
thanks for your vids Doug. Blessings for you and family in the new year
Thanks Doug!
I love these lessons! OKOK I'll break out my old tele!!
Thanks, Doug! You make it so easy to understand. Great stuff. I have recommended you to several other players that want to explore different styles of playing.
Awesome lesson, Doug, thanks a lot!!!
It really breaks it down and makes it simple to understand.
Awesome stuff. Helped me a ton in my transition into country licks from blues and rock
Thank you. That is such a cool lesson. Greetings from Germany
Great lesson! I've been trying to learn country style guitar and one of the modern guys I'm listening to is Brad Paisley. I come from a blues/rock background and the way you teach this stuff is really helpful for a guy like me! Thanks for posting this!
Hi Doug Seven, your videos are great! although not a country guitar player I'm starting to get into it thanks to you. Alvaro Falcon CCS. Venezuela
I'd like to point out that Doug is switching his left hand between "one finger per scale/mode tone" approaches on the first and second strings (high E and B) and "one finger per adjacent/chromatic tone"-that is, between fiddle, and basic classical guitar fingerings-on the sixth (low E) string. They each have their relative advantages and drawbacks, and it's useful in the long run to practice thinking in them, by playing scales and fingering patterns with both the contracted "chromatic" and the expanded "scalar" approaches. They can also be thought of as " two-or-three-notes-per-string" and "three-or-four-notes-per-string" viewpoints.
The fundamental cross-over decision is usually whether to play scale notes 1, 2 and flatted 3rd with index, ring and pinky (1, 2, & 4), or index, middle and ring fingers (1, 2 & 3). That is what determines what arpeggios, scales and licks can follow, and with each expansion or contraction of our fingering, we shape our playing styles.
It is a pivotal choice that is so basic to single-note guitar playing, and yet so often passed over, that guitarists fail to develop important flexibility in their ability to execute musical ideas, learning only a single, set way of going at a line or phrase, and having no alternatives for creative variety. You're not really improvising if you're not making choices as you play, and this is where they begin on the fret-board, from one basic perspective.
Now put this all in your stew-pot, and get to cooking.
Great stuff, well taught. Thank you!
Like you, your angle & from demonstration to the the architect of language
I play this stuff a lot, never heard that one before. Brad Paisley does some crazy stuff. Thx bro
Hey just discovered your channel, great stuff! I enjoy your videos and teaching method. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve always had the sense that including some notes of dischord within a key structure can be interesting and exhilarating. This because I’ve listened to Pete Townshend’s playing for most of my life. His melodic solos always seem to include bits of dischord. And not to over emphasize The Who, but John Entwistle constantly played triplet groups in his bass playing. I absolutely love Brad Paisley’s style, and maybe this explains why his techniques fit to my ear so well. Paisley’s such a stellar player.
Thanks Brother. blew my mind and opened the door for more Brad Paisley's The Best
Thanks for taking time to do this for all of us.... Inspired !
This is an eye-opening lesson. You're a wonderful teacher, Doug. Keep it up!
I thought it was great. I wish you had slowed it down a little so beginners could catch it better but I understand when you are as accomplished as you are it’s probably hard to slow down. Thanks, looking forward to learning it!
Cool lesson!
My background is in music composition and also jazz piano (these days playing more guitar so really enjoying videos like this) and what Brad is doing is what a lot of Jazz musicians do. They take a lick that is technically 'outside' the harmony but the melodic sequencing is so strong that the melodic sequence has it's own logic. so it can stand on its own and so the ear accepts it.
Also the rhythmic aspect where you have a six note melodic figure playing in eighth notes in 4/4 time is called an isorhythm. This creates an out of sync sort of pattern between the melodic and rhythmic groupings which again has it's own inherent structure.
scott fishkind I just did a Herbie Hancock piano lick and it had 11/12 of the chromatic scale and problem the odd man out could be passing tone
This lick was originally used by Cliff Gallup (Gene Vincent) in the 50s. Eddie Cochran played it too, and Jeff Beck got it from them. You can hear a classic version of it in Jeff's Boogie, where he plays it in one of the breaks as a mini cadenza with no backing.
Super cool and easy lesson....thanks Doug!!!!
Outstanding! Easy to learn and practice. Great stuff and well presented!
can't wait to buy!
you're teaching is perfect for teachers (school).
i can follow you and you're speed is perfect
I can't believe such a great guitarist was in Ashville, OH...where I lived for 15 years! Wish I could have had some one on one lessons with you. You are great!
yer a good teacher Doug & the camera work is right on - for those of us who play guitbox, you make sense & offer some great stuff - Thanx man, you're winning blessings - Hey guys don't ferget to use them open strings & notes that's where it's at too - Peep on Kickin' !
Hey brother, I know I’m about 12 years late😂 but I followed link and got a download for a different lesson…….Lonesome.
Thanks
I’ll use it for sure though and have checked out your site!
Absolutely brilliant 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I Can't wait to get the Vince, Brad Roy and Don videos,I ordered last week hopefully on the way!
Awesome teaching style Doug. Keep it up.
Nicely done, I especially like watching both hands on the vid. Thanks.
Thanks D7. Absolutely awesome riff!
im old school i wish i could just give you a check in the mail and buy your dvds thats all i love your lessons
Best guitar lesson ive ever had.
Great job...thanks Doug!
Dude, that is just such a neat little thing that's so easy with a little practice and yet so effect. well done, Doug, very well done.
you are a great teacher thank you for all your lessons i have them all
Im an old narrow minded metal head but Ive finally opened up about my playing. Ive never been a country fan but have always admired the guitar players. You have changed that for me and Ive now put away my two Mesa stacks and have only been playing my telecaster and fender twin. Thank you so much and please keep the lessons going. Do you do any Skype lessons?
Douglas: Man can I relate to THAT! I played rock (ONLY) until about age 30. I was a successful working musician. Les Paul through either a Boogie Mk III (gorgeous hardwood and wicker combo) or a 50-watt Marshall Jubilee. Then I made two discoveries in the same year that changed my life: Jerry Reed and the Hellecasters. Suddenly distorted humbuckers and conventional picking seemed boring. I bought a Fernandes tele and a Fender tube amp and set out re-learning the guitar. The hybrid picking nearly killed me. Cannot believe how long it took me to coordinate my fingers with my pick. But 25 years later I'm so glad I didn't quit! I now own a really nice Fender CS tele and several vintage Fenders. I haven't played my Les Paul or my Marshall in years. I sold the Boogie. It's just a whole different world.