Guthrie Govan String Bending Masterclass - Part One
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2024
- Featured in Guitarist issue 398
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"Clearly, I don't have the blues." Classic Guthrie
😆
At least he's aware of it
Gotta say, man. Guthrie has Flawless phrasing, immaculate tone and a sophisticated vibrato. Then he starts playing the guitar...
Dear God...I read the first sentence of your statement and was going to say "yeah, and his guitaring is good, too!", but you beat me to it before you even finished your post.
Oh snap son!!!
Flawless phrasing yeah, except he can't write a memorable solo to save his life.
@@gibsonflyingv2820 :D I look at Guthrie as the guy who could play literally ANYTHING you would throw at him. Is he the best songwriter? Nah, not really. My favorite is Joe Satriani because he got that rare mix of extremely high technical ability to play the guitar and he's been and still is fantastic at writing melodies and songs.
@@antonbarkland2194 idk about extremly high technical ability, song writing for sure. Petrucci, Guthrie, Vai are all more technical. Joe Satriani is still a fave tho.
"Use your string bending prowess to taunt the piano player; for try as they might they can't do it"
*several synth players are typing*
Michael Segura : Am I the only guitarist who owns a synth and understands this?
Rofl
You can do it, but it doesn't feel as good.
@@Art-zs6sl bending on a synth is fun as hell man
@@raulperez2308 It is.. Point?
This is like ASMR for guitarists. Very soothing.
SolamenteVees haha ikr!
Wow. I totally agree...
Asmr existed 3 years ago?
@@mertasenov4633 'bout 10 years now it's officially been called that. Before that they were just called 'whisperers'
Not sure what ASMR is but i reckon it's a load of wanky bollocks...
Vote 1 - Guthrie Govan for Greatest Speaker of the English Language
+Daniel Verberne he turned down the chance to go to Oxford University to "do guitar" so that might explain why he's so well spoken.
+BlackHole-Hurricane he actually went for a year apparently. dropped out for music like a boss.
+Daniel Verberne I've noticed that most virtuoso musicians, like Guthrie, all speak their mother tongues, drawing from a very rich well of vocabulary.
People like Guthrie, Brian May, Paul Gilbert, Bireli Lagrene (FR), Christophe Godin (FR), Peta Lukács (HU) are all like this.
better than Simon Callow or Patrick Stewart?
Right there with Jimmy Page. Maybe Richard Ayoade and Ricky Gervais too.. but i'm not sure.
Of course, we all love Guthrie. Please Guitarist Magazine - hire this guy - throw money at him. Lock him in as a regular video contributor. He is a great player, but an even greater teacher. He WILL increase your viewer/readership!
+Steve Martin y that would be awesome...
+Steve Martin y that would be awesome...
+Steve Martin Chaps, your wish is already granted - Guthrie is writing on technique for the next four issue of Guitarist which you can get here, with full tab for Mr Govan's excellent tutorials: bit.ly/1XANZyT
+Guitarist nice!
I have been a USA subscriber for some time. I love the mag. Honestly, I think it is the best guitar centric magazine published in the world.
His speaking is as entertaining as his playing.
He is talented, no doubt he could have been a good writer as well.
Guthrie is just so... lovable!
That tone of voice, the hairs, those funny teeth, such a character!
He's utterly amazing. It's such a joy to watch him play. Definitely a character
astarothgr bro his tooth is in the middle of his mouth like how
@@vacuous1676 Come on he is an alien bro..
guthrie should host a radio show, his voice is so addictive
+fazeel ashraf Agreed
i approve it!
+fazeel ashraf Welcome to the Wonderful Slippery Radio Show.. Sorry, I went for it hahaha
Donald Record that would be awesome
Yeah I agree. He really has a way of speaking. He never misses a beat, never says anything unnecessary and is always concise.
This guy, in addition to also being an absolute god on the guitar, is almost frighteningly charismatic.
Yup
The confidence of someone who knows exactly what he is talking about
I have been following Guthrie since the early 2000's and have watched him grow as a teacher and guitarist; even then I knew that Guthrie was the best in the world, even though many guitarists would disagree.
Guthrie can not only play and sound like himself, but he has the unique ability to sound like anyone, Satch, Vai, Yngwie, Steve Lukather, Pat Martino, Derek Trucks, Robben Ford...you name it.
A very rare and beautiful gift. The man can read, transcribe the hardest music on the planet, and put it into laymen's terms so that the rest of us can grow as guitarists.
He is well spoken, articulate, humble, and always willing to teach and share what he knows with the world.
He is the all around best player on the planet and if I had a vote he would get it.
Thank you Guthrie for all of your work, and for your sincerity.
Adam
Exactly. It’s almost objective that he’s the best.
Where Paco de Lucia
@@leom9744 Yes, Paco was surely the best in his category, which is no small thing.
Here, Guthrie is supposed to be the best in his, simply.
Emulating others is one thing, having your own style is another.
I agree Guthrie is a god, but it’s music, not sport. There IS NO “WORLD CHAMPION”
2:55 "the correct pitch, according to music theory of the west" That's an incredible GEM we got here. His knowledge is so deep and he mastered it, since he's able to include these incredibly useful informations now and then during his lessons. I just love this man
I could listen to this guy talking and playing for hours and hours.... Guthrie Govan = Guitar God
to me this is much more interesting than those "20 complex-hybrid picking-fusion-shred-legato licks" lesson videos I've found on many popular youtube shredder channels these days.
Guthrie is one of the few modern super-technical guitar virtuosos who are still carrying the blues flag (along with Alex Hutchings, Richie Kotzen) equally proudly
Stan Smith Paul Gilbert is flying that flag too - more so as the years go by - check some of his more recent video lessons.
+Vincent Tuckwood Agreed - but when i say modern, i mean guys who were born post 70's or 80's like Guthrie and Alex, but Paul seriously could throw down on some tasty blues too
+Stan Smith Yup. To be honest I lost interest in notes-per-second, how-many-scales-can-I-rip players a long time ago (I was never that into it anyway) so I couldn't really comment on more recent players. I do think there's a cutover from technique to taste that happens for most players - one of the things I like so much about Guthrie is his taste (it's in note-choice, phrasing, and as much about what he leaves out) - I never tire of Erotic Cakes, even though its some of the most virtuoso playing recorded.
+Stan Smith Ummm guthrie is only 5 years younger than Gilbert and has been playing longer.
+Stan Smith another guy to add to that list is Carl Verheyen. The guy is very versatile and covers country to blues to rock and fusion.(of course he's been playing for over 40 years)
The fact he uses pain to remember and categorize the different bends shows how much he really embodies the guitar as a part of his body.
Possibly the best popular music guitarist on the planet, fantastic teacher, and articulate and charismatic speaker.
Guthrie Govan has such a fantastic reputation that some people might pre-hate him out of jealousy. But there's nothing you can dislike about this guy. He's funny, he's smart, he's down to earth, he's an amazing player, he's likeable, and he can explain things at any level from beginner to pro. What a brilliant video. As of right now, 329 thumbs up and NO thumbs down. I'm sure eventually some jackass will click thumbs down, but 329 and 0 is remarkable.
+budgetguitarist.com 810-0... I've never seen another yt vid come remotely close to that, and if anyone is worthy of it, it's Mr. Govan.
+budgetguitarist.com I agree with everything you say, but posting it is like click bait to the thumbs down button...but still well said :)
+budgetguitarist.com The only thing I hate about him is his goddamn teeth
+MKRocker94 Forgivable though, he's a Brit, it's normal there to not have orthodontically repaired perfect teeth we're way to hooked on in the States...
*****
Well, except for possible dental ailments
"Clearly I don't have the blues" LOL, what a master!
This is great but also hilarious when he comments the bends, and the pain, and also the SRV devotees with 13s string set lol
Damn this guy is an amazing teacher. He and Paul Gilbert just want other people to do/feel what they get from the guitar. The sharing indeed, does mean caring:)
"Apologies to the Stevie Ray devotees who have a set of 13's... That one is maybe not achievable." made me laugh hahaha
Username checks out.
@@69leipa hahaha, but I use them on lower tunings. not on an extremely unreasonably high tuning for the string gauge
He even makes a pentatonic sound godlike.
Toby Truman All blues legends do that 😀
What's not godlike about pentatonic?
@@Sandarpan it's an oversimplified and repetitive scale? Despite a players creativity, you'll be bound to sound the same eventually.
I enjoy the melodic minor best.
@@Thiago_Alves_Souza Neo Soul are mostly pentatonic hammer ons
Thiago Souza How is melodic minor more versatile than pentatonic, which is used in every style of music? The player’s individual style is what makes any piece of music unique.
I know everybody is concentrating on the left-hand but Guthries' right hand technique is absolutely tremendous.
I Love the space in between the white and the black keys - "where the bluesy lives" This man is phantastic, He really is!!!
what a lovely guy! brilliant.
I would love to see him jamming with Scott Henderson. These two guys can make pentatonic sound sophisticated.
Chalid Imaduddin exactly... why he doesn't play with him instead of the satrianis and vais is beyond me
2:57, love how he says "of the west" in a cheeky way. Eastern music definitely has a lot to teach about bizarre intervals!
I feel like Guthrie Govan is probably the most kind, genuine person walking the face of the earth today. In every interview, lesson, etc. I've seen him, he makes you feel like he's your buddy, and he just knows you can achieve what you want. All he wants to do is help. I hope those around around him and are as kind to him as he is to them. Oh, and great guitar player, too!
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It always seems like he's about to smile but he never does.
This is gold. I'm really happy for the people (young and old) who will be wise enough to take Mr. Govan's advice to heart, capable enough to put in the work, and as a result level up their musical mojo. I'm no longer physically able to do so, so if you are bothering to read this comment and if you have aspirations to be a better guitarist - PLEASE, go do it, and share your creations with the world!
Sup Jon?
Chillin, trying to play a C chord without making the other strings buzz, not giving up. You?
@@jonhowell5014 U said you were unable to play?
@@anthonydavella8350 Yeah, getting pretty old and have some nerve and muscle damage, so my right hand is spastic and my left got slow. It's all good, I've had 40 years of playing a lot of fun stuff. Love watching the next generation... Example, have you seen YO YO play Steve Vai? She was 10 when she recorded it. Pretty amazing. ua-cam.com/video/gPtDTRxw_94/v-deo.html
I just discovered you yesterday. I am truly Blown Away. You have inspired me to want to elevate my skills. Keep doing what you're doing. I am a fan for life!
What a gift it is to have Guthrie in this world, at a time when we can all enjoy and appreciate him through this UA-cam thing!
Incredible lesson and teacher! Thanks Guthrie and Guitarist!
This guy really is awesome... Besides being a phenomenal player, he is an outstandingly pleasant teacher... He explains things so clearly!
He looks, sounds and plays like he's from another planet, what a unique guy
A humble genius and shy madman. A pleasure to hear, to watch and to learn from.
Man I love this guy. Great human and monster of a player. Thanks for sharing you're knowledge Guthrie
Absolute joy listening to this man talk, his knowledge and lateral thinking combined with his "laid back" approach is just awesome. And gives you the confidence you need to try harder, and push yourself. Thanks Guthrie.
I love guthrie's little random smiles, he is having soo much fun
Many thanks, Guthrie always brings lots of great ideas into some well-known (I thought it was well-known) stuff. Please share, those ideas are really priceless
Its called the "Blue Note"
He's not just an awesome guitarist but also a great teacher.
Look up his work.... Insane player.
Micro tonality has nothing to do with the blue note.....
@@fastndd it has everything to do with it. The #4/b5 is also called the blue note a lot, but the microtonal bend is really the true blue note.
Guthrie is such a great guy , funny , charismatic and a brilliant guitarist.
Hitting 60 this October, and I loved this fellows approach to teaching !
I defiantly would buy your masterclass DVD.
Excellent technical tutorial. excellent playing.
A much tamer video than I'm used to from Guthrie, but I get the point and he's such a good teacher. However I spent much of the video drooling over just how good the fretwork on his custom Charvel is, truly I am a geek! :-)
Gary Moseley Hi Gary - it's a five-part monthly series so Guthrie starts with some essential principles and works on from there...Full tab in the next five issues of Guitarist magazine
Gary Moseley
The fretwork should be good for three fucking grand
Anything over 1000, things like the finish and frets should be immaculate
What an awesome vid. Very clear and concise. Excellent teaching knack.
I watched the video (excellent production btw) several times. Each time I play the first lick I cannot stop to keep on playing because it sounds so nice. Cheers
I don’t know how I went so long without hearing the wisdom of Guthrie. What a wonderful treasure
Just realised, just by watching this video I feel I've become a better player, what a gift Guthrie has, not just to be an amazing guitar player but he realizes we all share a dream to be able to express ourselves as best we can and he flawlessly and effectively communicates and demonstrates how we can do that. Wow!!
Amazing player and amazing teacher, and funny as always, thanks Guthrie.
headunits i
Guthrie is just amazing, and explains it in such a way where I actually want to listen and pay attention. Bloody great guitarist!
knew he was an amazing player. now i know he's an amazing teacher. he can explain things so simply and completely engages you
that was so concise. Coming from someone who tends to be overly wordy, that was amazing
Amazing lesson from an incredible musician.
Thank you Guthrie and Guitarist, looking forward to the next 4 instalments.
Until then, I'm off to taunt some piano players!
Thank You so Much,Guthrie.I've just incorporated this bend to my blues and pentatonic runs.It really brings life to the usually boring licks I do.
I love how he's constantly smiling after each statement he makes. Just such a nice, funny, humble and creative person.
Genius.....period.
I love this man ,when he talks his face has so many funny expressions
Wonderful person, polite, proper and willing to share. Salt of the earth. Rock on....!!!
for some reason i cannot get enough of this guy. one of the best players all round, and a fascinating personality to boot
Min 3rd, 7, 4. all good to do that 1/4 step bend and sometimes blues players DO release it back (mostly on min 3rd or if they are doing a full bend). Guthrie has fingertips of concrete. He could prob bend the little E off the top of the fretboard.
fuck what he thinks
@Joseph Jordan Hahahaha....yes...it is very funny that some very technical/classical orientated players think that they have a clue about the blues. To start with the internet is a very bad place to develop your playing. It creates sterile, soulless clones. Anyway, to keep this short there have been some players playing with hand made guitars, out of oil cans, etc that not only can wipe the floor with people like him but also stick his theory.
@@BlueTitan7 what?
@@BlueTitan7 So you've never listened to him play or what?
I could watch him explaining everything all day :D
Amazing nuggets of gold! Again, concise and logical ways to consciously explore through and hone in great techniques.
That was the best instructional video I've seen since Paul Gilbert's Intense Rock 2. Guthrie... you're amazing man! I wish you'd release a second solo album man! You're a treasure to the guitar community! Premier Guitar September 2019! Rock on Man!
Most British person ever! I love it, he makes everything sound more interesting
Guy is a genius!
First time I watched this series I was just starting off with bends. Now I have a bit more of a feel for the concept, I'm back to watch it all again!
Great delivery of great content. Effortless humour mixed in with concise lesson.
"clearly I don't have the blues" 😂
Godthrie Godvan?
This video has been essential to my playing. Bless you Guthrie!
Thank you, Guthrie! Best bending instruction I've come across. Your insights really add something special and make an impact.
"so, if i play a song called E minor..." *starts playing Eminor chord*
this guy is the man
Guthrie is intimidating and mind-bogglingly modest. Simultaneously a lovely lovely guy and a genius who can peer into your soul and know that you're shit at guitar LOL.
imagine how much he is helping other great players. All his lessons are top notch :)
When you played the Em backing track the whole concept just fell into place. Brilliant
I notice that he's more of a conceptual instructor as opposed to explaining how he is mechanically achieving a bend. Nothing on thumb placement, the rotation of the forearm, etc.
Well everyone plays differently. He even says no one’s gonna give you a medal for doing it a certain way. All that matters is that it sounds good.
Listening to him talk about guitars is like listening to Rodney Mullen talk about skateboarding
Dig it, dig it, dig it. What a beautiful clear and precise parting of knowledge and advice without the ego getting in the way.
You Sir, Have just moved into my top 10 players list!! I got so much more than a String Bending Masterclass.... I got a classic lesson in tone, another lesson in technique, one simple lesson in being humble with good mannerisms and the best little loop! TOPS! Thanks man B)
Guthrie is the Best :)
*Nobel Prize of the English Language*
This was really precise and insightful tutorial for bending. I've been playing a for while and learned a lot new things. Great teaching. Thanks.
I get much value out of Guthrie Govan's lessons. So clear in communicating theory and demonstrating technique. Thanks for bringing the eloquent Mr. Govan to us on more issues.
"music theory *of the west*"
very well said!
music from the east has other structures, what they hear in tune we hear out of tune... just listen to a sitar...
well said man
A sitar has to be tuned though and it's sounds amazing so it's in tune to most
Like most people of the 'west' you completely missed the traditions of the middle east, north africa (where these blues scales originated) and central asia (with heavy microtones). İn indian classical (again i'm not an expert) but they use a lot of gliss based techniques but they mostly land onclean intervals (i.e. non microtonal) whereas in makam based traditions microtones are acceptable notes to land on and even be root notes
a lot of Dave Gilmore sounds here. awesome
Dread O A lot of David Gilmour too.
I come back to this year after year and I'm always just mind blown on his teaching ability. Even if a technique is far above my playing ability I still manage to get something out of what he says. He manages to teach theory(?) in an understandable way. Compared to some of the other virtuosos that teach and you have no idea what is going on, Guthrie is the man.
WHAT AN AMAZING TEACHER!!!!! HE REALLY PLAYS OUT OF THIS WORLD, BUT HOW HE UNDERSTAND THE GUITAR IS JUST INCREDIBLE
I didn't realise until seeing this video that I've been living in Albert King country.
Pulls out the old acoustic.
wow.. just wow, so simple, so concisely explained.. absolute masterclass
Damn...should have seen this 2 years ago. Everytime I watch one of your tutorials, I learn something in a new way. I've been playing 35 years and it's a great feeling to learn something that is actually useful to the advanced guitarist.
Thanks Guthrie!
"thats because we're not playing bumblebee flight or "I am a viking" "
hehehe taunt the piano players of the world. NAH NAH NAH NAH NAAAAAAh! hahaha No note bending for them! True, tho, bending the strings adds tons to its expressiveness. Sitars were doing it long before guitars and some other old instruments.
When I read the "Nah Nah Nah Nah Naaah", it reminded me when Guthrie made that sound in a gig while playing Erotic Cakes using the tremolo.
@@SuperXtoon he likes to play theme songs and stuff like that. That's sometimes his way of insulting, too. :) Take his Sweet Child Of Mine intro, for example. But it's that British kind of insult where it's funny so people don't care.
@@TruthSurge dude you're everywhere 😂
They have the pedals tho ways before the guitar. As a songwriter, I had to learn piano with guitar.
There’s a lot of bending that keyboard players can use effectively.
This man is a genius! These videos are pure gold...
Guitar meditation . The gentleman , is an excellent teacher . He brings clarity to a very complex subject and brings light . Greatness .
"With great bends comes great responsitrilitrance." - ??? Who said that?
"Draxx Them Sklousnt"
@@stephen9944 HEHEHE
Love ur channel man 🔥 🔥
@@BurningStonersMusic ty!
Uncle Bend
a song called E minor eheh
an excellent teacher. articulates the instrument and his speaking precisely
Guthrie has such a dry humor and plays so well. Cheers!