how to play "Black Magic Woman" by Santana - guitar solos lesson
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2013
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An electric guitar lesson on how to play the guitar solos to "Black Magic Women" by Santana from their 1970 album "Abraxas."
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Finally someone who makes lessons for people who already know how to play guitar!
matt pukach so true!
Not good for me
I know how to play guitar but I still need fret numbers🤦♂️ its called being user friendly
No shit. Can’t stand when it’s like “4th finger third fret etc…….”
The les is definitely geared more towards experienced players. If you’re inexperienced/ beginner this isn’t for you. Learn the fretboard and the notes. It will help you tremendously. Cheers
I am 70. I stopped playing guitar to raise kids for 35 years. Started again when I was 60. When I first looked at these two solos, I thought I could never learned them, but with some time and your "expert" lesson, I am getting it down......I am very happy. Thank you very much for the best lesson on UA-cam by far.
Same here but I'm 69.
same here guys and i'm 62
I'll be 69 in a few weeks. I've owned guitars since I was a teenager but I would sometimes go for 10 and 15 years at a stretch without taking them out of the closet. I got the itch again last year this time and I've really been trying to learn this time. I still suck, but I'm having fun buying gear again. lol.
@@TractorMonkeywithJL we are always self critical in our trials brother... keeep strummin' and you'll get it... just a matter of time...and practice...lol i have played my whole life and i still practice 6 hours a week..always something to learn, and its good for the soul...
I guess I'm just a kid here...65! 😆 🤣 😂
Has it really been 2 years since someone commented on this lesson? I hope you never got tired of people telling you how awesome of a teacher and player you are! I will take playing with feel over playing fast any day!
I have loved this lead all my life (now 54) and always wanted to learn it. As you say, it's all about the feel and you play and teach it so well. You have given me many hours of pleasure learning each lick, then slowly putting it together. I am truly grateful that people like you (and UA-cam) for sharing your talent and allowing others to benefit. I may only be able to play a few songs, but I enjoy feeling as though I could one day play as cleanly and with such feeling as you do and the masters like Carlos. Many thanks!
+David Mifsud Thanks David!
Ditto David's comment! Thanks!!!
Gracias por enseñarme. Fantástico!
Thanks for teaching. Fantastic
Gonna start it now. Always liked this lead.
This is the best Tutorial for Black Magic Woman, period. I am a wannabe guitar player, and it has helped me understand and play this song at an acceptable level. All the nuances that Carlos uses have been broken down and explained where even I could understand. Kudos.....Dude.
I've been playing for 52 years and I have never been so impressed with hands on instructions that pinpoint the types of music and songs that had been embedded in my soul! Thanks for your contribution to continue this art!
Amazing!!!
I've been learning from this teacher for a few months now. Today he did a live chat reel of clips of all the great songs he's taught. So I scrolled down his video list to see which was his first lesson and found your comment.
Not only do we share the same name! but with different spelling, but I ALSO have been playing for 52 years! However, four years after your comment makes it 56 for you!
Amazing coincidence!!!
Rock on....
PS I fully agree with your comment and JB is only my internet handle.
Some of the best tone on the planet. Thanks so much. All us old guys know Santana was beyond great. God love you
I love how you teach. You play the lick over and over without doing a lot of mindless fret by fret description and I can hear and and then play it..
The way you teach is so awesome. I appreciate how you stay true to the album. And the speed at which you go is perfect...I've learned so much from you. I trust you to show me the right way. I've seen others who show you their way. Can't just trust anyone to show you how it's really done. Many thanks....
This is hands down the best tutorial out there. This guy can actually play extremely well, yet he breaks it down easy enough for anyone to learn.
You sir are a master of the guitar. I don't understand why anyone would dislike any of your videos. I'm guessing they are just jealous with envy or they must be deaf.
Again... Brilliant, cut-to-the-chase, instruction!! THE BEST on the web!!... Period!! I so appreciate this man sharing his amazing musical abilities!! Thank you sir!!
Here's the real deal. You are the ONLY guitar teacher that is actually playing each note and chord in exactly the right place. Note tones are dictated by what string the note is played on. You are the ONLY one who gets it right!!! That's called LISTENING to the music. That's what truly makes an instructor in this kind of teaching. Good Job!!!
Great instruction. By playing and explaining clearly, then repeating several times. Worth a donation to keep more lessons coming. Thank you for putting these on youtube S&P!!
great job this is one of those songs where all the notes are in their perfect place.. players like santana knew exactly which note to play.. Thanks for showing us how its done
I needed this video a long time ago! Love the easy read on the fingering and bending, etc. You're a great teacher! Thanks!
Your tutorials are AWESOME! I am a long-time bass player (38 years) and just recently started playing guitar in the last few years. I follow your tutorials and have been blowing my friends away!
This is simply the best guitar tutorial site. Clearly made by someone who deeply understands guitar playing at all levels. brilliant !
Finally some who took the time to learn the nuances yet keep it himself at the same time. I subscribed because this channel shows EXACTLY how to play songs. People like this are under appreciated guitar slingin'beasts! My inner ear is contented.
Brilliant lesson as always! You capture the feel of Santana's playing like few others. Many thanks.
Like you said, Carlos has so much expressive feel in his licks. Some people play really fast but it's very robotic, and other players copy that like it's some kind of achievement. Music is all about expression. Thanks for the lesson, one of my favorite songs. Very well done.
Totaly appreciate how well you play this and the breakdowns are great. One of my all time favorite songs and lead guitar riffs. Not easy to get all the pieces right, but making progress. Thanks !
stan
Startin back at it after 30 years. Never learned to read music. Watched alot of MTV and went through a bunch of needles replaying riffs! Really love the lessons. Great camera view and the simple way you explain the methods. I'd recommend this to anyone. Keep em commin!
What a spot-on lesson for a song I've always wanted to master lead on! Thanks so much for breaking it down. I'd always skipped a few parts with phrasing to get more speed, but I see from your example that it really pays off to take the time to learn and play them right, period!
Thanks for the nice comment! Yeah it definitely takes a long time to get these things down, but worth in the end as it's such a great way to learn new techniques that you can use in your own playing.
Phenomenal musician and always always spot on. Love the history behind the songs and just an enjoyable channel.
Thank you very much for helping us out. I am enjoying this. Have listened to many others on this song. This is by far the best.
I m in love with ur lessons....honestly...i dont find anyone else's lessons on youtube intriguing...urs r the only one i always look to...n sometimes i just watch demos coz its a pleasure to listen to ur guitar playing...u really r a master...cheers
Tremendous. I have to completely retool the way I've approached this for 20 years but it will be well worth it. Thanks so much for sharing. And you are so right about Carlos. He is not just a great player but a "stylist" and he communicates so well with economy. I true innovator and creator, in a league with Hendrix, EVH, Billy Gibbons. Abraxas is a true timeless masterpiece. I saw him 4-5 years ago at Foxwoods in CT and they killed. Started with a big band/percussive Latin fusion instrumental segment for about 20 minutes and then played the entire Abraxas album without interruption. 8000 people went absolutely nuts when he finished, sounded like a stadium full of 50000. His wife Cindy, who played drums with Lenny Kravitz for many years, sat in on a few numbers, and she can really hit 'em too!
This Song is brilliant !! You mastered it, love the les paul Tone master machines and Sustain !!
Thanks for the nice comment.
I started getting into this song and realized how great a guitar player Carlos is......I have been away from guitar for a bit and just started taking lessons after a 15 year hiatus...my instructor is great and finally all these scales/modes are making sense...what happened 15 years ago is beyond me......at 72, I'm making progress ;-))Thanks for the video !
Excellent tutorial. Straightforward and as accurate as possible. Thanks!
Fuinho Cotchobambo Thanks Fuinho!
Is it Andy? You nail everything I have checked out. Great nuances. Really appreciate you taking the time to share and recommend you to all the players I know
Thanks Blair. cheers, Andy
this guy has the best tutorials on the internet period!!!!! he couldn't hold your hand thru the process any more than he does and its faithful to the originals as possible. Hopefully he'll get around to some Stewart TP & YOTC
Thanks for the lesson. You are a great teacher! You make learning these classic songs simpler and achievable.
GREAT guitar playing as usual ! Note after note perfect. Can't get much better than that. Great video guitar lesson. Thank you
you are a very good and patient teacher
I have seen about 20 people teach this song and you my friend,, have emphasized points that all the others have missed
wow
I thank you
Nicely done ... one of the most iconic solos of all time!!
True about Carlo's melodic mastery. Herbie Hancock doesn't call him "Mr. Melody" for nothing ... thanks!!
Joseph Lucido Thanks!
Thanks for this lesson. Totally accurate and presented in such a way as to make this inexperienced player feel like it’s achievable. The emphasis on feel is spot on. Thanks so much. 👏👏👏
Excellent!!! Thank you so much! There are so many "wanna bees" out there that are OK but you take instruction to another level.
You know what you are talking about and teach in a way that is easily understood. I couldn't agree more about "feeling"the music" and expression. Anyone can play notes, but you have to be able to "feel" what your playing to be great. Thanks again!
Clean! So clean. Every video is played so clean and effortless.
Awesome lesson Thanks. And I love how you explain things like Carlos's feel. He is my fav guitarist. Hard to teach but you do it well. Cheers
Thank you so much for showing this solo which is awesome! Truly appreciated it.
Found you recently and really really appreciate not only your ability but how easy you make it to learn! Thank you!
Wow, excellent. Thanks so much. You got that right feel for what Santana is doing. Great tone out of your playing and rig.
Thx for sharing. Beautiful tone and melodic feel. Got it, working on the feel now. Singing it helps a lot.
My wife came into the room and said ..... I thought it was Santana's, but It's you! that's a compliment to you, because you're the best teacher!
You deserve far more subs then you have, literally the best teacher on youtube for guitar by far!
your a great teacher...love watching you play!
You have an excellent and outstanding way to teach us with great demos of the actual melodies and rythms in each song...Fantastic and thank you ...wonderful styles you achieve...!
I am watching closely and you are right on it!
so nice to see a tut vid where it's so easy to see what he's playing, thanks for this!
Perfect Santana tone. That neck pick up makes it warm. Great job
Hi, What a great lesson on a classic song.
Thank's, and keep going.
Hey alyn, thanks for the nice comment and you are welcome for the lesson.
good take on Carlos Santana's style which is so subtle and fluid and i find one of the most difficult styles to emulate. as you said he's all about the feel. Santana is an under appreciated great! great lesson as usual!!! thank you!
I think this is the best of the best tutorials i've ever seen online. He sees to it that the sound will duplicate the way Santana plays it.
I never played Santana Ever ! But my band decided to play it and now I have to learn it. But I must say that your lesson was great and I thanks you for it.
Yous saved me from messing it up. Santana is a great player and a one of a kind guitarist for sure. Thanks again Tad.
Hey Thad, thanks for the nice comment and I hope the lesson helps.
Your Welcome.
Tad.
SSWWEEEEEEEEEET.......This is one of the Songs I had to have in my repertoire, just wanted to check yours out, WELL DONE LOVE YOUR VID'S.......THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS GEM! 🎸💚
As a new follower, I'd just like to say what a great teacher and player you are. Sure wish I had the internet when I was a teen!
I love the way you emphasize the expression. It makes the notes come alive. You're right, Santana is too often overlooked as a great guitar player!
Thanks Starriddin, I couldn't agree more about CS, he is such an excellent guitarist.
another great one, thank you sir, cannot stress enough how it helps and opens new doors! 👍
Excellent Tutorial...! Finally, learning how to play it the right way! 👍
I've seen a lot of covers on youtube, and you easily play it the best. Nice work on this solo
This is absolutely fantastic instruction and technique! Thank you so much for taking such care, patience and time to walk us all through the details of this awesome, iconic piece. I've been playing since 10 years old, now 56, and always love this song... and now (after much study of your excellent instruction), I can play it nearly flawlessly at speed. Thank you again for the investment of your time and skill on this. What a great feeling to play this now!! : )
Thanks Carlos...if you get a chance, have a look here sometime: goo.gl/9bqIu1
cheers
Thanks for the lesson. I’ve wanted to learn this for the past 50 years!
Tone for tone perfect, sounds so great !!!
+Mike Gros Thanks Mike!
That would have to be the best format I’ve seen and learnt from.
this guitar has magic sound. its fantastic!
Great teacher! You break it down so we’ll!🙏
Excellent job! The best I've seen for this song and you also had great tone....thanks
Hey Joe, thanks bro. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to check it out.
This is my new go-to instructor! Just started watching and have already corrected much of my playing this song!
Thanks for watching Joey!
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It also has Suhr Aldrich pickups in it.
Suhrs have coil split with a Tonepro locking bridge and tailpiece also Schaller tuners.
Hey bud, if you go to his website (shut up & play's website) he talks about his gear...
I am impressed on your tutorials and your professionalism in guitar and yes you can easily hear the difference of your music compared to others.Thanks so much
Hey Alistair, thanks very much for the nice words bud. I really do appreciate you taking the time to leave such a positive comment.
Great you are one of the best teacher in the world !!! That's say all my students musical,love you from Israel ,,,
Thanks you very much. Hope all is well in Israel bro. cheers
Great teaching. When I expect you to move forward in the lesson you go back and explain it again and that's when I get it. wow....
Hey Glemby, glad the vid is helping you and thanks for stopping by.
You are incredibly good mate....Love this tutorial....Helped me a hell of a lot
mesmerizer1 Hey bro, thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it. Good luck with the tune.
Excellent tutorial, thank you so much for posting it; this has really helped me to learn this song properly!
daithesaes Thanks! Glad it helped. cheers
Santana is not a real fast player, but plays with a lot of soulful feel that really makes this song timeless.
I've watched tons of youtube guitar lessons - you are the best by far
Can't believe it's taken me so long to find your stuff
Joe Smith Thanks again Joe.
The Best guitar solos lesson...Thank you very much.
kiat kantiya Thanks again Kiat.
I don't think I can learn from you, but I certainly enjoyed listening to you play. It's like someone said. You make lessons for people who already know how to play the guitar. I don't, but thanks for your wonderful demonstration.
Absolutely the best!
Dude you have helped out so much. You are appreciated out here.
Thank you so very much for this awesome bit of work. You're definitely a great player. Loved the bit about having "feel". I come from a reggae music background where "feel" is everything. Thanks again
Hey Daudi, thanks for the really nice comment bud! Yeah, feel is what's it's all about. Some guys play fast with no feel, some guys play slow with no feel. Either way, it really doesn't matter, without feel it's just noise right? Thanks for watching bro!
I learned this years ago on tabs - wish I'd had UA-cam back then. I guess YT was around but I never thought about coming here to see someone else show how to play this.
I've been off my guitar for a long time, so I really want to re-learn this piece.
Thanx man....this lesson really helped me. I will definately be following your videos. Thanx again.
Hey Jimi, thanks for taking the time to check out the vid, I appreciate it man! You're very welcome for the lesson, and I'm happy that it's helping. cheers bud
Great lesson! Was able to learn, but tempted to find another video at first. Saying the fret numbers or even notes at times would help. Thanks!
thats brilliant... thx for finding the time to share that with us..😎
Thanks. Very much right on and awesome playing technique.
Best teacher EVER
That was such a helpful tutorial, thanks!
Truly excellent lesson and tone
Don Mazzone Thanks a lot Don!
Very nice, thanks for that. I like your method of teaching guitar
Woooow.... Thank you so much! Excellent lesson!
Alex Martin Thanks Alex!
Fantastic! Just started relearning the solos after laying down backing tracks in my studio. This was a huge help. I posses some pretty good timing but it sounds much better when played correctly.
Fantastic playing and tone my friend. Thanks for a spot on lesson!!!
Kevin Mason Thanks Kevin.
fantastic lesson, thanks for sharing and teaching.
Excellent tutorial. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial! Thanks!
You're lessons are always correct, good teaching!!!Thanks for not naming the frets
I learned how to play Hotel California solo because of your tutorial and now I will try to learn Black Magic Woman starting today. Thanks a lot.