Good thing there was recording technology. Ted was an amazing guitarist, a generous, humble person who died way too young. Although his name isn't widely known among the general public (even jazz people), those who know it have truly been exposed to a rare kind of greatness.
Although the crowd noise gives the appearance that no one is listening to Ted, it should be noted that particular clip is at about an hour into the session and people in the wedding are milling about and enjoying the wedding ceremony. At the beginning of the DVD, Ted plays the Wedding March as the happy couple enter the hall, and believe me, there's not a dry eye in the house. This clip is about the 15th tune he played that night, and the groom filmed this for our benefit. Thanks RC
Thanks so much for sharing this example of a truely gifted guitarist. Ted is and will always be an ispiration to millions. His low-profile demeanor and humble spirit could not keep him from becoming famous on his own terms. With just one album and two books, his gift was discovered and the " famous " guitarists flocked to him to learn more. His stay on this plane of existance was brief, but he lives on forever in the vibrations of the universe. WE LOVE YOU TED !
Ted Greene really was a revolutionary and visionary. Wrote in the early 70's book "Chord Quimestry" which for me was a landmark in an era that did not exist for books elétrica.Along with Joe Pass, Joe Diorio, Lenny Breau, Boy, Baden Powell and others gave the reference how to make an arrangement for guitar, using "melody chord" more features of the classical school. Unfortunately, anywhere in the world, the musician must sometimes accept certain working conditions, to survive. Here in São Paulo, Brazil where I live always I quote the name of Ted Greene for my students to study. I think he will always be remembered not as "pop star" but as a great musician that made the difference.
to 5timesstray, I saw that you only mentioned 2 books. He actually authored 4 books, chord chemistry, modern chord progressions and jazz single note soloing volumes 1&2. I had the pleasure of taking lessons from Ted in the early 80's. He was such a kind person and an amazing guitarist. The one record he recorded fortunately is available now on CD. It's one of my favorite records of all time. Absolutely beautiful music played by someone who breathed emotion into every note. Ted, we all miss you.
Thanks to You Tube I found my new idol. I could listen to Ted forever. I plan on taping all his Y/T videos on Cassette. An awesome guitarist and personality. I have had his book Chord Chemistry fot years and didn't even know who he was. I know now. Thanks to "You Tube".
Sadly more like an inspiration to very few people. I doubt there are `millions' that know or even heard about this phenomenal guitarist and great human being! But we can all spread the word & the music. - After all, Bach was nearly forgotten once too..
The other two books are excellent too! You should check them out. I have the original record too but was thrilled to see it released as a CD. I found out about Ted in 1978 or 79, got his number and got on his waiting list for lessons and eventually was fortunate to take many lessons back in those days. I also took some from Lenny Breau. They were both great. I hope more people hear Ted's playing even though he's no longer with us. He was one of the most musical guitarists ever on the planet.
How awesome would it be to be able to just sit down and start playing like this whenever you wanted to? The man can pull out his soul and spread it out on a fretboard for everyone to hear. Seriously soulful stuff.
Commented on this before, like quite a while ago, but I think I could watch this every day and still be just as amazed.. I think he may be the single most impressive player I ever heard, not just his skill but the passion he had when playing. I never figured what tuning he play in though. Thanks again for posting this.
For the life of me, I can't remember the last time a guitarist's work brought me to tears. Just seeing him there, playing for the people who are obviously more into their food. Lucky couple to have him playing for them!
I really wish I'd seen or heard Ted when I bought his chord books all those years ago. I knew they were treasure troves, but couldn't unlock them. If only I had known the incredible riches they contained could sound this heavenly, I'd have worked diligently on them in the meanwhile. Still, this and other clips have persuaded me to work on them now - it's never too late!! I sincerely thank you for posting this precious gem!
I do have chord chemistry and modern chord progressions and my BF has the actual L.P. album of Ted's ( he bought it in 1979 );>) I didn't know about Ted until 2002 when I met my BF. Lucky you to have taken lessons from such a man as Ted :D
Ted Greene give me a lod inspiration as a Guitarist - i respect him and i love his incredible Guitar playing, his voicing. He was a genius, mayby the last in his absolutely personal Style. We are happy, that we have some books of him. God bless him for ever. Dolf Schaller Switzerland
I'm also one who has been totally baffled and mind-blown with these books of his. I've been into them dozens of times over the years and have always sickened myself to the point of leaving them sitting on the shelf for months. I'm now back into one of them and have decided that we dont have enough years to learn all the stuff but instead to use them as a reference and pick out the bits that we like and relate to. They are a bit like the Joe Pass books. Nuff said. lol.
He was my teacher in L.A. He was the best. So lyrical and musically aesthetic. His knowledge of chords and how to use them to bring out all the music had to offer was/is above genius. Thanks Ted, none of us would have thought it possible if it weren't for you.
There's a touch of sadness and anger for me in this video. Ted is playing so beautifully and yet you wonder how many people there were appreciating this wonderful performance.
thanks for sharing this!!! I love seeing Ted in a setting like this...those inner voicings, just make the hair on the back of my neck stand on end :) I know he is still jamming on this tele somewhere...
Thanks for posting this. What an amazing and fluent player. I love how he is continually 'vibrato-ing' with left hand. (for lack of a real word :) I still need to pick up Chord Chem and Mod Chord Progs.....I already have so many books on the subject. Can someone rec the MCP book as a unique method with clear presentation. I have heard good things about it. thanks Rob....also just a guitar player....and cook :)
Perhaps DaveKear has the answer, but as I understand it he used a Fender Vibrokux as an amp. There's a good deal of reverb being used. Also, as the legend goes, all of his tele's were very heavily modified. I play a 52 re-issue through a Trace Elliott Velocette and get a fat sound. Certainly not like Ted's, but it is a fat sound that "approaches" having an arch top with great sustain wrapped in you arms. Neck pick up with the tone rolled back.
@tealightcandles he seemed to tune it deeper than standard tuning though lot of the time, like here it sounds like its tuned C#, but otherwise standard I think you are right.
Yes, Zynne, I suppose I exagerated there. I do wonder how many Chord Chemistry books were sold ? And even of those, how many actually sought out recordings of Ted. The internet will help us spread the joy we all experience when we listen to one of Teds arrangemenets ;>)
@edudzzaj i agree i think in this video it sounds too deep to just be Eb. i saw somewhere that for his album on some songs he did tune to Db. so your probably right.
@mth3d Lollll..Start with page 1.....then go to page two. Just remember thatTed would show you every aspect of an A major chord over the entire fretboard.. JUst have fun the books.....my personal favourites are the Blues chord Progressions. These books are meant to return to...and return to....and return to. Have fun with the books, and remember that Ted was the King!
after seeing his beard on the cover i KNEW i couldnt go any further.. haha jokes i got the more recent non beard version.. like most, i just couldnt go on with it so i just read the rest of the text parts within the book casually knowing i wont get back to the exercises anytime soon;
when i try to sound like this guy , i always end up thinking that i need a sustainpedal for the guitar(just like on a piano), haha... i'll just have to keep practicing i guess : )
As it goes with many players who fly 100,000 feet above the rest... No respect. People talking in the background had no idea who they were listening to... The room should have been in awe.
Praise God I decided to minor in music theory. I am still either misunderstanding Ted in one seminar or he is inventing new modal scales. I got Chord Chemistry in a PDF format, and suspect one of my students took my old 1970s copy. Ted had the afro hippie thing with his hair goin on back then. Now I see all the balding hair band burnouts from the 80s getting old, and Ted is gone.. His books are too tedious for me to wade through, but are as essential a reference as a code book is to a builder.
If people knew/appreciated, he would have upstaged the bride. If I had been at that wedding I would have been ignoring everything else, even the hot bridesmaids.
I know one must make a living, but when I hear someone playing (THIS good) while others are eating & chattering - it remids me of some rotten middle ages & high/low class decadency (just look at the collar. How sad one can look). Most sickening is when decency is acted & not really understood. Horrible. Great music tho. Oh shit.
mGuera. Ted was invited to play at one of his students wedding. There is no disrespect. If you watched the entire video, Ted is treated like the great musician he was, with the utmost of respect. This portion of the video is in the middle of the ceremony, where people are milling about and chatting. Even the noise volume is very minor and is kept to the minimum. Also, it should be noted that Ted never liked to be the centre of attention. He was not paid for this gig, he did it for his friend and student. Thanks to his family and his mate Barbara, who also passed away, we have this video available for all to enjoy. Enjoy the Chord Master and listen to the walking bass lines and melodies. There is no one on the planet today that can even reach up to Ted's shoelaces when it comes to finger style guitar. RC
Ronald Cid If so, I do apologise, in a way - your explanation has beauty that fits Greene instantly. He obviously wasn't the man comfortable in the centre of attention (tho - I still can't help the feel this ambiance produces. Well, to me...)(it comes from admiration - you'd understand). It still stops me in my tracks when I see that he moves his right hand's wrist pretty heavily, but below this movement finger-touches the strings with extreme softness & subtle touch. I always was on feel side in my own playing, so: what an idea, what a touch, what a feel(!). He "chops" guitar with subtlety. Really something. Tim Lerch understood Greene, but lacks this type of feel & risk. But Bill Frisell has this beautifully uncertain touch, so there's a hope. Thanks for the explanation, it did help. Were you close to him, knew him?
rmGuera mGuera. I never had the chance to even meet him, although he did telephone me once after he received a copy of my book on Lenny Breau. He was a hugh Lenny fan. Some people do not know, but Ted was left handed, and he had a way to coach a perfect sound from a telecaster, I have never heard another player with that tone. Yes Tim has the chops and so does Bill, but neither can reach the ankles of Ted when it comes to the music. He was an amazing individual, with endless knowledge of the fingerboard. A tape exists of a lesson where he plays Mary had a little lamb. The chords he uses to play the melody would knock your socks off. lolll Just a great person and a terrific musician. And I might mention a "gentleman" a rare accolade these days. He was so complimentary towards my book on Lenny, and even offered me free lessons. Sadly, he passed away shortly after. RC
Good thing there was recording technology. Ted was an amazing guitarist, a generous, humble person who died way too young. Although his name isn't widely known among the general public (even jazz people), those who know it have truly been exposed to a rare kind of greatness.
Although the crowd noise gives the appearance that no one is listening to Ted, it should be noted that particular clip is at about an hour into the session and people in the wedding are milling about and enjoying the wedding ceremony. At the beginning of the DVD, Ted plays the Wedding March as the happy couple enter the hall, and believe me, there's not a dry eye in the house. This clip is about the 15th tune he played that night, and the groom filmed this for our benefit. Thanks RC
Thanks so much for sharing this example of a truely gifted guitarist.
Ted is and will always be an ispiration to millions. His low-profile demeanor and humble spirit could not keep him from becoming famous on his own terms. With just one album and two books, his gift was discovered and the " famous " guitarists flocked to him to learn more.
His stay on this plane of existance was brief, but he lives on forever in the vibrations of the universe.
WE LOVE YOU TED !
Ted Greene really was a revolutionary and visionary.
Wrote in the early 70's book "Chord Quimestry" which for me was a landmark in an era that did not exist for books elétrica.Along with Joe Pass, Joe Diorio, Lenny Breau, Boy, Baden Powell and others gave the reference how to make an arrangement for guitar, using "melody chord" more features of the classical school.
Unfortunately, anywhere in the world, the musician must sometimes accept certain working conditions, to survive.
Here in São Paulo, Brazil where I live always I quote the name of Ted Greene for my students to study.
I think he will always be remembered not as "pop star" but as a great musician that made the difference.
to 5timesstray, I saw that you only mentioned 2 books. He actually authored 4 books, chord chemistry, modern chord progressions and jazz single note soloing volumes 1&2. I had the pleasure of taking lessons from Ted in the early 80's. He was such a kind person and an amazing guitarist. The one record he recorded fortunately is available now on CD. It's one of my favorite records of all time. Absolutely beautiful music played by someone who breathed emotion into every note. Ted, we all miss you.
Thanks to You Tube I found my new idol. I could listen to Ted forever. I plan on taping all his Y/T videos on Cassette. An awesome guitarist and personality. I have had his book Chord Chemistry fot years and didn't even know who he was. I know now. Thanks to "You Tube".
Sadly more like an inspiration to very few people. I doubt there are `millions' that know or even heard about this phenomenal guitarist and great human being! But we can all spread the word & the music. - After all, Bach was nearly forgotten once too..
The other two books are excellent too! You should check them out. I have the original record too but was thrilled to see it released as a CD. I found out about Ted in 1978 or 79, got his number and got on his waiting list for lessons and eventually was fortunate to take many lessons back in those days. I also took some from Lenny Breau. They were both great. I hope more people hear Ted's playing even though he's no longer with us. He was one of the most musical guitarists ever on the planet.
How awesome would it be to be able to just sit down and start playing like this whenever you wanted to? The man can pull out his soul and spread it out on a fretboard for everyone to hear. Seriously soulful stuff.
I miss this guy. Thank goodness for youtube. I can still watch him weave his harmonic magic....sigh.
Commented on this before, like quite a while ago, but I think I could watch this every day and still be just as amazed.. I think he may be the single most impressive player I ever heard, not just his skill but the passion he had when playing. I never figured what tuning he play in though. Thanks again for posting this.
For the life of me, I can't remember the last time a guitarist's work brought me to tears. Just seeing him there, playing for the people who are obviously more into their food. Lucky couple to have him playing for them!
One of the most amazing things about Ted (of which there were hundreds!) is that he could produce that deep, rich jazz tone on a Tele!
What a special person to play so beautiful. Thakyou for posting. Bless Ted
Dave -Calgary
when I studied at Dick Grove in the 70's,and went to a Ted Greene seminar,I almost quit playing.thinking,I could NEVER do that!he was truly a master.
what a wonderful guitarist. such an advanced perception of harmony.
I really wish I'd seen or heard Ted when I bought his chord books all those years ago. I knew they were treasure troves, but couldn't unlock them. If only I had known the incredible riches they contained could sound this heavenly, I'd have worked diligently on them in the meanwhile. Still, this and other clips have persuaded me to work on them now - it's never too late!!
I sincerely thank you for posting this precious gem!
I do have chord chemistry and modern chord progressions and my BF has the actual L.P. album of Ted's ( he bought it in 1979 );>)
I didn't know about Ted until 2002 when I met my BF.
Lucky you to have taken lessons from such a man as Ted :D
Thank you for sharing this. I love Ted Greene
Ted Greene give me a lod inspiration as a Guitarist - i respect him and i love his incredible
Guitar playing, his voicing. He was a genius, mayby the last in his absolutely personal Style. We are happy, that we have some books of him. God bless him for ever.
Dolf Schaller Switzerland
@eightstring Thanks for that, eightstring. It makes me feel a lot better. I had the awful feeling he was being ignored.
a true master and artist, gone too soon. You'll live forever Ted !
I'm also one who has been totally baffled and mind-blown with these books of his.
I've been into them dozens of times over the years and have always sickened myself to the point of leaving them sitting on the shelf for months.
I'm now back into one of them and have decided that we dont have enough years to learn all the stuff but instead to use them as a reference and pick out the bits that we like and relate to.
They are a bit like the Joe Pass books. Nuff said. lol.
Wonderful sound. Makes me want to cry out of joy.
My hero! You live on!
He was my teacher in L.A. He was the best.
So lyrical and musically aesthetic.
His knowledge of chords and how to use them to bring out all the music had to offer was/is
above genius.
Thanks Ted, none of us would have thought it possible if it weren't for you.
That's wonderful.
that is some dang good playing, wow, that is great and using a tele, love teles,
thanx for sharing!!!
A true master. I love his Chord Chemistry book albeit it's quite hard. I love the guitars he has in book picture and his hair and beard. Cool dude.
There's a touch of sadness and anger for me in this video. Ted is playing so beautifully and yet you wonder how many people there were appreciating this wonderful performance.
TED GREENE ..
Wonderful playing ! A very beautiful discovery for me !
exactly :)
wish I could've met him
thanks for sharing this!!! I love seeing Ted in a setting like this...those inner voicings, just make the hair on the back of my neck stand on end :) I know he is still jamming on this tele somewhere...
his tone is amazing in this
PERFECT !! GRANDE TED !!!BELISSIMO !!
Phenomenal
Wow all tha t tone out of a tele
Rockon, Rock on!!!
Thanks for posting this.
What an amazing and fluent player.
I love how he is continually 'vibrato-ing'
with left hand. (for lack of a real word :)
I still need to pick up Chord Chem and Mod Chord Progs.....I already have so many books on the subject.
Can someone rec the MCP book as a unique method with clear presentation. I have heard good things about it.
thanks
Rob....also just a guitar player....and cook :)
oh my god. he's very very very very very good :)
Hmmm....maybe it's time to start working through Chord Chemistry again. By 2010, I might be on page three.
Thanks for posting this.
Perhaps DaveKear has the answer, but as I understand it he used a Fender Vibrokux as an amp. There's a good deal of reverb being used. Also, as the legend goes, all of his tele's were very heavily modified. I play a 52 re-issue through a Trace Elliott Velocette and get a fat sound. Certainly not like Ted's, but it is a fat sound that "approaches" having an arch top with great sustain wrapped in you arms. Neck pick up with the tone rolled back.
@tealightcandles he seemed to tune it deeper than standard tuning though lot of the time, like here it sounds like its tuned C#, but otherwise standard I think you are right.
hes my uncle....this made me cry...
I agree with Vito F, 'background music', what a joke. A total inspiration.
Yes, Zynne, I suppose I exagerated there. I do wonder how many Chord Chemistry books were sold ? And even of those, how many actually sought out recordings of Ted. The internet will help us spread the joy we all experience when we listen to one of Teds arrangemenets ;>)
master
@edudzzaj i agree i think in this video it sounds too deep to just be Eb. i saw somewhere that for his album on some songs he did tune to Db. so your probably right.
maravilha
@mth3d Lollll..Start with page 1.....then go to page two. Just remember thatTed would show you every aspect of an A major chord over the entire fretboard.. JUst have fun the books.....my personal favourites are the Blues chord Progressions. These books are meant to return to...and return to....and return to. Have fun with the books, and remember that Ted was the King!
I want to step inside the video to make all those people stop talking and let them know what they are missing.
It's amazing.
Imagine having Ted Greene play while eveybody is having their rubber chicken. I wish it had been my wedding.
Ken, Toronto
LOL. It's a tough read... I love that we all own it. xD
Page Three? You got that far? I'm still struggling with the list of contents!
Delicious playing yes?
after seeing his beard on the cover i KNEW i couldnt go any further.. haha jokes i got the more recent non beard version..
like most, i just couldnt go on with it so i just read the rest of the text parts within the book casually knowing i wont get back to the exercises anytime soon;
@robjh22 You are totally right. Some people have ears but don´t listen.
there he sits, playing like a god, i only got one question, -can a guitar sound like this?
how i can get this telecaster sound? sound like an a archtop guitar
does anyone have any ideas on what his amp settings are in this video?
when i try to sound like this guy , i always end up thinking that i need a sustainpedal for the guitar(just like on a piano), haha... i'll just have to keep practicing i guess : )
Tuning:
Standard tuning except many times, Ted would tune down to E flat
I think in these video he is tuned down to Db.
My Brother said Ted helped with Ideas on the 52 reissue. Other than that, I know nothing.
~I'm thrilled silly...
Don't I hear a low Db at 1:36?
FENDER ..
i'm on page four.
As it goes with many players who fly 100,000 feet above the rest... No respect. People talking in the background had no idea who they were listening to... The room should have been in awe.
Those poor people don't realize what magic is going on right under their noses.
Praise God I decided to minor in music theory. I am still either misunderstanding Ted in one seminar or he is inventing new modal scales. I got Chord Chemistry in a PDF format, and suspect one of my students took my old 1970s copy. Ted had the afro hippie thing with his hair goin on back then. Now I see all the balding hair band burnouts from the 80s getting old, and Ted is gone.. His books are too tedious for me to wade through, but are as essential a reference as a code book is to a builder.
May be he was Bach, but Bach wasn't he...
If people knew/appreciated, he would have upstaged the bride. If I had been at that wedding I would have been ignoring everything else, even the hot bridesmaids.
I know one must make a living, but when I hear someone playing (THIS good) while others are eating & chattering - it remids me of some rotten middle ages & high/low class decadency (just look at the collar. How sad one can look). Most sickening is when decency is acted & not really understood. Horrible. Great music tho. Oh shit.
mGuera. Ted was invited to play at one of his students wedding. There is no disrespect. If you watched the entire video, Ted is treated like the great musician he was, with the utmost of respect. This portion of the video is in the middle of the ceremony, where people are milling about and chatting. Even the noise volume is very minor and is kept to the minimum. Also, it should be noted that Ted never liked to be the centre of attention. He was not paid for this gig, he did it for his friend and student. Thanks to his family and his mate Barbara, who also passed away, we have this video available for all to enjoy. Enjoy the Chord Master and listen to the walking bass lines and melodies. There is no one on the planet today that can even reach up to Ted's shoelaces when it comes to finger style guitar. RC
Ronald Cid If so, I do apologise, in a way - your explanation has beauty that fits Greene instantly. He obviously wasn't the man comfortable in the centre of attention (tho - I still can't help the feel this ambiance produces. Well, to me...)(it comes from admiration - you'd understand). It still stops me in my tracks when I see that he moves his right hand's wrist pretty heavily, but below this movement finger-touches the strings with extreme softness & subtle touch. I always was on feel side in my own playing, so: what an idea, what a touch, what a feel(!). He "chops" guitar with subtlety.
Really something.
Tim Lerch understood Greene, but lacks this type of feel & risk. But Bill Frisell has this beautifully uncertain touch, so there's a hope.
Thanks for the explanation, it did help. Were you close to him, knew him?
rmGuera mGuera. I never had the chance to even meet him, although he did telephone me once after he received a copy of my book on Lenny Breau. He was a hugh Lenny fan. Some people do not know, but Ted was left handed, and he had a way to coach a perfect sound from a telecaster, I have never heard another player with that tone. Yes Tim has the chops and so does Bill, but neither can reach the ankles of Ted when it comes to the music. He was an amazing individual, with endless knowledge of the fingerboard. A tape exists of a lesson where he plays Mary had a little lamb. The chords he uses to play the melody would knock your socks off. lolll Just a great person and a terrific musician. And I might mention a "gentleman" a rare accolade these days. He was so complimentary towards my book on Lenny, and even offered me free lessons. Sadly, he passed away shortly after. RC