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I've tried to learn hybrid picking techniques and I believe I must have a mental block going. I've been a flat-picker for so many years that I find it impossible to do. It's very frustrating! Part of the reason might be that I'm left-handed. I learned guitar the standard right-handed way. That's great for left-handed fretting work but my right hand technique suffers as a result. Guys like Josh here, Duke Levine, Greg Koch and so many other really exceptional cats that have mastered hybrid picking I salute. 👍
I’m 56 and picked up a guitar at 11.... I don’t think I even have enough time left to learn a fraction of what this dude can do...... but I’ll see if I can scratch the surface.
Josh said he 1st heard Gatton-and started workin on the style,and before he knew it a year had gone by. Shows how much serious work, pro's like Josh put in on guitar,to get to that incredible level in their playing.
Danny Gatton was a local hero here and I saw him many times. He started as a banjo player so his pick and three on guitar came naturally. I have never heard another guitarist who could endlessly attack a tune at such a furious rate. and I appreciate that you named him as an influence.
Josh Smith is just incredible. A couple years ago I had never even heard of him until I started seeing him showing up in videos at Norm's Rare Guitars and I was blown away wondering why this guy isn't a household name. Great video. Thanks for posting.
This guy is a phenomenal player. He's got both technique and feel. Gosh, now I want to learn this hybrid technique thing so I can play Country licks. Quite the inspiration.
Great video...I've only come to this country guitar "revelation" a couple months back. I understand exactly what you meant in this video by how country music requires a different type of playing. I've been a rock player for the past 25 years and I feel like I've been learning a whole new language this last couple months and I still can't even complete a full sentence with it let alone speak it fluently. But it's a worthy road to follow. Once again great video!
The man is a superstar among guitar players. During the 80s as I was learning to play guitar and being in a classic rock band my “go to” for guitar players was Shrapnel Records. I spent my weekends at different record stores looking for guys like this.
Back in those days I was also into Cal Collins and Pat Martino. You’re right nothing really new that sticks out for me as far as rock and roll. So now I find myself going back to the old jazz and blues players and of course the new ones like these guys.
He defo mentioned some great players there, if you look it up there's a concert on UA-cam of Albert Lee, Danny Gatton and Vince Gill together. Thank me later!!
I wish that I could hybrid pick. I work at it a bit here and there. I figure if I persist, it will start to feel more natural and I can make some progress.
It really is the way to play ....opens up so much....unfortunately I just can't get my right hand to act independently like that......I've always said Josh's style and tone more than anybody remind me of Gatton. Such a great player 👍
@@MikaelLewisify Thank you for the encouragement my friend....I'll try Haha......I can pick and involve 1 finger halfway decent......but to be able to pick and have the middle ring and pinkie involved simultaneously..........just above my pay grade at the moment Haha. Ironically when I started playing I concentrated on the 1 finger per fret thing with my left .......and my left pinkie is one of my stronger fingers........I just should have paid more attention to the right hand as well.
Bob Cummings...I’ve been playing for 35 years and I’m still discovering I can do things I’ve told myself I couldn’t do. For example, I have stubby little hands and told myself I couldn’t use my thumb to hold the bass note on chords. After 35 years I finally put my mind to it and discovered that, with a lot of practice, I actually can do it. Nessecity is the mother of invention. You’ll be able to do it, when you really need to.
@@MikaelLewisify You are so right brother ....so right....It's like anything else really....the more you do it the more comfortable you get ....ofcourse some people are naturally gifted and it comes easier ......but it really comes down to that 10,000 hr thing ......practice makes perfect . By the way I just checked out Fyre and Reign ......loved it ...great stuff ....and what a great back drop to film it to. Not sure if you are more a acoustic player than electric...but if you are and you haven't already checked him out ......listen to some Mike Dawes ......what a unique approach to the instrument.😎
@@bcummings2187 having the pinky involved too during hybrid picking is really hard.. Albert Lee does it to great effect. Using just the ring and middle is a bit easier but definitely takes work. I'm currently in the middle of the process lol
Must be somethin in the water down here, another FL cat on the map. I grew up playin in the rock houses while Guthrie Trapp was working at the Flora-Bama. Very similar licks amongst the two.
Everyone talks about shredders (metal and virtuosos) but serious guitarplayers know that the real beasts are the country twang players. Brent Mason, Johnny Hiland and Danny Gatton and also bluegrass players. Crosspicking and hybridpicking and playing over changes that’s where it’s at imo, that separates the good players from the complete “beast mode” players.
Yeah and I'm sure a player like Josh Smith is heavily familiar with Jerry Reed. More people need to know who Josh Smith is as a player. He seems like one of the most humble virtuoso type players I've maybe ever seen. Really seems eager to "share".
Both of those guys can do stuff the other can’t. Billie obviously can’t play like Josh, and Josh can’t write pop/rock songs with big hooks that appeal to the masses and sell tens of millions of albums. If I was in the guitar business, I’d sell the guitar that could shift the most units and make me the most money.
And Ibanez didn’t even let Petrucci put some of his ideas into creation of the JPM model. “Okay John you’re a killer guitarist but you don’t bring much to the table.” Ibanez instead gave Korn everything they wanted because at that era nu metal was huge and DT was at the end of disbanded. And now Petrucci’s guitar despite its high price just surpassed JEM as the best selling sig series.
@@craigmaddenmusic3408 I live in the town where Chet was born and for years there was a store called Broadway Sound down in Knoxville and they had a parking spot marked "CGP" only and it was a spot no one was allowed to park in except for Chet and I'm assuming Jerry Reed but I was thinking that Chet also deemed one other player a "CGP" but I know for sure him and Jerry Reed were true CGP's for sure.
A fucking word attacked me last week and almost broke my hand. Words are dangerous and they should be avoided. But most of all, they ofend. Its all so ofensive! How can we live like this?
I've been playing for 31 years, I'm 6 years older than Josh. I'm 100 % positive he's FORGOTTEN more about the guitar than I'll ever know.
@bean01 he he he
@bean01 😂 🤣😂 🤣
I've tried to learn hybrid picking techniques and I believe I must have a mental block going. I've been a flat-picker for so many years that I find it impossible to do. It's very frustrating! Part of the reason might be that I'm left-handed. I learned guitar the standard right-handed way. That's great for left-handed fretting work but my right hand technique suffers as a result. Guys like Josh here, Duke Levine, Greg Koch and so many other really exceptional cats that have mastered hybrid picking I salute. 👍
@@kenster865 Hard for me too
Too late!
Alohas
I’m 56 and picked up a guitar at 11.... I don’t think I even have enough time left to learn a fraction of what this dude can do...... but I’ll see if I can scratch the surface.
Josh said he 1st heard Gatton-and started workin on the style,and before he knew it a year had gone by. Shows how much serious work, pro's like Josh put in on guitar,to get to that incredible level in their playing.
Danny Gatton was a local hero here and I saw him many times. He started as a banjo player so his pick and three on guitar came naturally. I have never heard another guitarist who could endlessly attack a tune at such a furious rate. and I appreciate that you named him as an influence.
Josh Smith is just incredible. A couple years ago I had never even heard of him until I started seeing him showing up in videos at Norm's Rare Guitars and I was blown away wondering why this guy isn't a household name. Great video. Thanks for posting.
Josh seems to be humble and knowledgeable link from where guitar music was to where it's going. And most importantly, he's a badass player.
I was blessed with seeing Josh not long ago. Completely blew me away.
Great player, great, incisive teacher. He worked hard and studied. We need to, as well.
Josh , big time thanks for honesty and sharing your playing styles with us out here in you tube land BLUES DOWN BROTHER - your the best !!
What a player and advicer 😮...
Josh is so freaking good. Blues can sometimes sound repetitious. this guy makes it sound so fresh and new
This guy is a phenomenal player. He's got both technique and feel. Gosh, now I want to learn this hybrid technique thing so I can play Country licks. Quite the inspiration.
Arksolva Studio If you want some magic look up Norman’s Rare Guitars Josh Smith and Kirk. They do a shit blues bit that exploded my mind
And great tone too!
Jaw dropping brilliance...there are good guitar players, there are great players....than there is Josh Smith !! F****** phenomenal !!!!!
Josh Smith is pure gold
My GOD! You're such a wonderful human being and musician!!!
TC E you dogs. Fading out at the best part.
I love that shit man,greatplayer , (and teacher) you are a true soldier,way to get your voice out there
He's just so damn good.
Brilliant player and a huge source of inspiration regarding styles and other players to listen to.
Josh's the man!
Great video...I've only come to this country guitar "revelation" a couple months back. I understand exactly what you meant in this video by how country music requires a different type of playing. I've been a rock player for the past 25 years and I feel like I've been learning a whole new language this last couple months and I still can't even complete a full sentence with it let alone speak it fluently. But it's a worthy road to follow. Once again great video!
Josh is one of the best. Come down south soon Josh.
3:41 “or this thing” .... yeah.. that thing
Todays wealty lesson, thanks and Cheers from Sweden!
Eye opening stuff.
The man is a superstar among guitar players. During the 80s as I was learning to play guitar and being in a classic rock band my “go to” for guitar players was Shrapnel Records. I spent my weekends at different record stores looking for guys like this.
Back in those days I was also into Cal Collins and Pat Martino. You’re right nothing really new that sticks out for me as far as rock and roll. So now I find myself going back to the old jazz and blues players and of course the new ones like these guys.
Wow. Mind is blown. I knew this guy was good but I didn't know just how good he was until this video. Kudos to TC Electronic for bringing it big time!
Thanks. Fantastic
Thank you Danny Gatton
I just discovered this guy this week and my first thought was "Danny Gatton!"
He defo mentioned some great players there, if you look it up there's a concert on UA-cam of Albert Lee, Danny Gatton and Vince Gill together. Thank me later!!
He could do a tour with just his stories and music interspersed. At least we guitar players would love it!
I wish that I could hybrid pick. I work at it a bit here and there. I figure if I persist, it will start to feel more natural and I can make some progress.
Josh is the real deal....dude rips
omg - Josh you ripped it
great
When did you watch the vhs from gatton? Nick curran had it
I knew Josh was going to say Danny Gatton...The King is dead...Long Live the King.
how about Ed Bickert, Ted Greene, Mike Stern? (all Tele guys) BTW, you play great!
It really is the way to play ....opens up so much....unfortunately I just can't get my right hand to act independently like that......I've always said Josh's style and tone more than anybody remind me of Gatton. Such a great player 👍
Bob Cummings stick with it. You’re probably more capable than you think you are.
@@MikaelLewisify Thank you for the encouragement my friend....I'll try Haha......I can pick and involve 1 finger halfway decent......but to be able to pick and have the middle ring and pinkie involved simultaneously..........just above my pay grade at the moment Haha. Ironically when I started playing I concentrated on the 1 finger per fret thing with my left .......and my left pinkie is one of my stronger fingers........I just should have paid more attention to the right hand as well.
Bob Cummings...I’ve been playing for 35 years and I’m still discovering I can do things I’ve told myself I couldn’t do. For example, I have stubby little hands and told myself I couldn’t use my thumb to hold the bass note on chords. After 35 years I finally put my mind to it and discovered that, with a lot of practice, I actually can do it. Nessecity is the mother of invention. You’ll be able to do it, when you really need to.
@@MikaelLewisify You are so right brother ....so right....It's like anything else really....the more you do it the more comfortable you get ....ofcourse some people are naturally gifted and it comes easier ......but it really comes down to that 10,000 hr thing ......practice makes perfect . By the way I just checked out Fyre and Reign ......loved it ...great stuff ....and what a great back drop to film it to. Not sure if you are more a acoustic player than electric...but if you are and you haven't already checked him out ......listen to some Mike Dawes ......what a unique approach to the instrument.😎
@@bcummings2187 having the pinky involved too during hybrid picking is really hard.. Albert Lee does it to great effect. Using just the ring and middle is a bit easier but definitely takes work. I'm currently in the middle of the process lol
Must be somethin in the water down here, another FL cat on the map. I grew up playin in the rock houses while Guthrie Trapp was working at the Flora-Bama. Very similar licks amongst the two.
youKnowWho3311 Im guessing you know Albert Simpson then. Rock on.
DANG son
Country s**t over Bro Country any day
Dam good playing
Josh
Eric
Kirk
Joe
Kerry 2 smooth
Spunky
List goes on
😲🎸👍🏻
Jerry Reed i scream Jerry Reed and Merle Haggard 🤠🤗
Everyone talks about shredders (metal and virtuosos) but serious guitarplayers know that the real beasts are the country twang players. Brent Mason, Johnny Hiland and Danny Gatton and also bluegrass players. Crosspicking and hybridpicking and playing over changes that’s where it’s at imo, that separates the good players from the complete “beast mode” players.
If you are going to talk banjo rolls on a guitar you got to mention Jerry Reed.
"The Claw" is still required learning.
Yeah and I'm sure a player like Josh Smith is heavily familiar with Jerry Reed. More people need to know who Josh Smith is as a player. He seems like one of the most humble virtuoso type players I've maybe ever seen. Really seems eager to "share".
Johnny X 💪🏼
And Roy Nichols .
Goddamn Josh. Country shredding
“Or these things...” WHAT
Bob wills!
Roy Nichols! BOOM!
So, the guy from 'Green Day' who can't play gets a signature model guitar,......and Josh Smith doesn't have his own signature model??
Both of those guys can do stuff the other can’t. Billie obviously can’t play like Josh, and Josh can’t write pop/rock songs with big hooks that appeal to the masses and sell tens of millions of albums. If I was in the guitar business, I’d sell the guitar that could shift the most units and make me the most money.
And Ibanez didn’t even let Petrucci put some of his ideas into creation of the JPM model. “Okay John you’re a killer guitarist but you don’t bring much to the table.” Ibanez instead gave Korn everything they wanted because at that era nu metal was huge and DT was at the end of disbanded.
And now Petrucci’s guitar despite its high price just surpassed JEM as the best selling sig series.
Your title is inappropriate.
CGP
Chet and Jerry👍
No one can get that title anymore....the giver is gone
@@craigmaddenmusic3408 I live in the town where Chet was born and for years there was a store called Broadway Sound down in Knoxville and they had a parking spot marked "CGP" only and it was a spot no one was allowed to park in except for Chet and I'm assuming Jerry Reed but I was thinking that Chet also deemed one other player a "CGP" but I know for sure him and Jerry Reed were true CGP's for sure.
@@SimpleManGuitars1973 - I think the other was Steve Wariner.
A fucking word attacked me last week and almost broke my hand. Words are dangerous and they should be avoided. But most of all, they ofend. Its all so ofensive! How can we live like this?
When did you watch the vhs from gatton? Nick curran had it
audio cassette tape, not vhs ;)