Why I ALWAYS Hold A Pick (But DON'T Use It...) | Friday Fretworks
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- "What is going on with your right hand?!". Good question...
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Key points:
0:00 Intro
0:09 JAM!
1:42 'What is that purple thing?'
2:15 My gammy index finger
3:20 A glorified pick holder
3:51 Why not 'ditch the pick'?
4:27 JAM! (Right hand closeup)
6:00 LESSON!
13:48 Outro
14:14 JAM! (Digging in!)
Hey! My name's Chris Buck and I'm a musician from South Wales, United Kingdom. Thank you for checking out Friday Fretworks! As the name suggests, there's a new video every Friday. If you haven't already, please subscribe and if you have, it'd be lovely if you came to say hello on Facebook and Instagram as well. Links below!
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I've said it before but I honestly believe that you will be one of the most popular and influential guitar players in the world in the near future my friend. You have that 'it" factor.
easy - uncle Ben wasnt nominated so you got my vote. well deserved!
Yes, did it. Such an easy choice.
having a top class and one of the most melodic contemporary guitar players going through the trouble of shooting a video, explaining his craft, playing guitar, editing the video and uploading it for us to enjoy totally for free.. man,what a great time to be a musician... Thank you for what you do Chris, cheers and stay safe!
And yet people still down vote and complain. Thankfully it is a small percentage. 🤦🏼♂️
@@chrislestermusic agreed. I think it is bizarre that anybody should go to the trouble of disliking this. Chris is explaining something he does and he is not sticking it down anyone's throat. I think there is a weird thing with UA-cam that even the best videos will always attract 1% dislikes.
@@chrislestermusic some people just look for reasons to be an @$$hole...
@@chrislestermusic that's the internet.. it's very weird how certain individuals behave on the internet, as Robert said, why would anyone leave a thumbs down? It's definitely unexplainable, but that's our reality...
Yeah who wants to just work on playing when I can geek out about not using a pick.
I would love a "Solo Album" collection of your UA-cam jams.... I would listen to it on spotify often
Add transcription and I'm buying :-)
yeah me too
THIS ^^^
Same!
^^ what he said
"What's that purple thing in your hand?"
"I was just playing guitar mum, honest"
Glad someone else got that joke 🤣😂. Just flew over everyone’s head.
Lmfao
@@forester057 not 130 people's
Can't think of many guitarists (apart from Jeff Beck) who have such effortless control over their dynamics. Just sublime.
Julian Lage
My thoughts as well.
Jeff Beck 2.0.
Check out Jimmy Herring... I agree that Chris is awesome as well though
Mateus Asato
Philip sayce definitely comes to mind
When teachers tell you to play with “feel “ they mean play like Chris .
Agreed
I think you can add "King of the P-90s" to your ever-growing list of richly deserved accolades...
I’d like to know all the gear he used for this video, I really like the tone
This dude is an absolutely incredible guitar player. There’s a of talented players on UA-cam but Chris is literally just next level. Mind blowing.
Chris: "Fingers are not made of plastic"
Toni Iommi: "Am I a joke to you?"
🤭🤭🤭
That opening jam is nuts... never fail to enjoy these videos.
I hold a purple Tortex pick in my right hand too. Unfortunately, that’s the only thing I have in common with Mr. Buck
I just, switched from a purple Tortex to a dark blue Dunlop Gator Grip(1.14mm, also). Now, I find the standard Tortex picks too big lol. These have a higher coefficient of friction vs the regular Tortex so it makes them a little more grippy. I swear it seems like they have more grip when your fingers are slightly moist/sweaty, too.
IMO, this is THE UA-cam sleeper channel. Glad to see it growing so fast. You're on another level.
It really is surprising to me how few people are talking about how smooth his transitions are from using the pick to tucking it away. It’s really interesting to watch.
Love it when you play that neo soul type stuff. Your phrasing and note choice is simply incredible.
1:02 Ohh!! That tasty lick really leads me to Paul David's improv challenge video 😍😍
Such an EXQUISITE guitarist and a fine gentleman too. Thank you, Chris.
Your dynamics and touch are simply AMAZING.
Boy do I need to practice!
The jam in the beginning is your best one. I come back to it every so often because the tone is just so gorgeous.
I had a friend who, the first thing his tutor taught him was to play fingerstyle. It made such an impression on me how quickly he progressed from there that, when I eventually decided to learn the guitar myself many years later, I jumped in straight away with learning to finger pick. Now that it's becomes second nature, It's such a satisfying thing to do that I've never really mastered the plectrum. I'll get around to it some day I'm sure.
I see this young guy on UA-cam thinking he's going to play like a metalhead, but nope, super classy and soulful playing, great stuff.
Nice to hear those clean sweet tones. I’m so tired of hearing overdriven soup. I’m dating myself but started off in the 60’s with a 64 Tele, echoplex and an Ampeg portoflex . 55 years later I still prefer to let the guitar speak with a little delay and reverb.
Delay sucks
This has been the video I've been waiting to see ever since I became a subscriber! Love your technique.
*THIS* is the video I've been wanting! Fantastic stuff man. Your articulation and dynamics are phenomenal! So glad I found you through Norm's Rare Guitars.
Your intro solo is so good! Love your melodies, dynamics and use of effects! That reverse delay is a really nice touch. Thanks!
I dig your explanations as much as your playing. You are an exceptional communicator, mate.
That's some of the best playing I've seen and heard from you Chris. Inspiring. Also a great tone from the LP with P90s. Thank you.
Regardless of how you play, you are one of the new generation treasures.
Chri - that outro jam was killer !!! glad I stuck around till the end : )
just fantastic, thank you. I totally love your playing, keep the fab content coming.
you are such an expressive player ...always a pleasure to listen to !
I am blown away that you haven’t blown up yet. Like you have one of the most pleasant, interesting, nuanced, identifiable and listenable playing styles and tones I’ve heard in a really long time. I really can’t wait until you blow up so more people can appreciate your music and more people can be inspired to make music like you!
Chris your playing is always so lovely.
Lurrrvvveeee all your vid intros when it's just beautiful tone & playing.
Stunning intro Chris!
Your playing is sublime, I definitely love it. Great, no words
Chris, Thank you for the back story. You got a unique thing happening there! Excellent Player. Great Feel.
The intro jams on all these are just mesmerising ❤️
You're dynamics are incredible. Very talented picker right here!
Your opening solo is utterly utterly sublime Chris. Just flawlessly beautiful. Man oh man!
Fantastic technique and uniquely yours. Beautiful.
Super interesting explanation of how you play. You do you man. It gives excellent results!
Maestro with or without it. Simply brilliant on everything I’ve heard you play. Thanks for first working so hard to develop your gift and second so freely sharing it with the world Chris.
You’re such an amazing guitarist, Chris, so tasteful, a musician par excellence! Always a pleasure to watch your videos! Big kudos from Armenia))🙏👍
Top playing as always, it never fails to transmit an irresistible urge to pick up the guitar and start playing too (but maybe not as well). lovely guitar too, great sound.
Great touch, articulations and tone. Your playing is instantly recognizable, which is about the best compliment I can give any player.
Your so good it's intimidating 😬 I find you very inspirational and personally I think you have some of the best tone I have ever heard on UA-cam.
Very accomplished and tasteful player. A guitar genius of our time. Thank you, Chris.
Your finger style is truly amazing, and this video explaining your technique is very insightful! Thank you!
You got that THANG BRO!!! SWEET PLAYING! Very inspiring 🎸
Love your playing brotha, you’re one of my favorite players.. l love playing with and without a pick and chicken picking.. certain things just sound and feel better with the fingers.. keep killing it brotha 🥇
Yaaaaaas! Love this video and especially the clarification that some speed scales are done better with a pick. I’ve been trying to figure out why I just can’t finger pick everything but if you switch at that breaking point, guess I will too😎 GREAT video
You are my favorite guitarist on UA-cam. I discovered you through Paul Davids collab video. Your tone is insane! Loving it brother!
I have been doing this for 30 years. I took the idea from EVH from the live without a net video. Difference I move it to my middle finger. It was done so I could tap something with my pointer. I remember practice the move at first. Like you said it is second nature. Ultimately through time it enables me to switch back and forth. I use it for using my fingers similar to what you do. (No where near as good)😊
Its impressive how seamlessly you switch from playing finger style to playing with a pick and back again. The Paul Davids challenge introduced me to your wonderful, tasteful playing! Thank you for sharing your technique.
You were born to play guitar, my friend. Just incredible.
Thank you so much Chris.
Incredible! Great video! 🎸🔥
Beautiful playing.
I've always loved your right hand technique! one of the best in the Business!!!
Fantastic ! Absolutely great Guitarist and a Universe of Tones !
I'd like to say that whatever you're doing with pick or no pick your musical expression is so real and so great. we should all consider how our preconceptions of what guitar playing is needs to be reconsidered. I really love listening to what you play no matter how you do it. It's exceptional and I hope more people discover your playing.
Chris, this is so relevant to me. Barely an hour goes by when I don't sit and "play" my Hohner G3T. I have 7 other guitars but this is by far my favourite. I've been playing with thumb and finger(s) for years now with every note bent, slid (both up and down) and twisted and wobbled. I then think I ought to use the pick but when I do I lose that feel thing - that connection. You've convinced me to carry on as I am and leave the pick. I never play in public or even through my amps. I'd virtually given up until I stumbled across you. Thank you.
Thanks. I think I was one of your commenters who inquired... and also thank you for going through the switch multiple times. I slowed the video to get details.
Now... I've something else to practice
Oh my, the switch between fingers and pick is really impressive!
Showing me how you untuck your pick has just changed my life. I've been tucking it the same way, as I find that most comfortable, but I've had inconsistent results trying to get it back out. I will be practicing that move all day... lol. I appreciate you taking the time to share with us. Sometimes it's the golden nuggets you don't even know you're sharing that are the most important. Good thing I was paying attention.
Take care, Chris.
I love how you change from pick to finger tips whenever you want a different inflection. I've started to play like this somewhat just to keep me playing differently. Also, sweet guitar man!
What a tone man! Great playing! 😎🤟🏼
The tone in that intro was gorgeous
This is nuts… firstly that I’ve just found this channel, second that someone else out there is holding their pick that way/thumb-middle finger dominant. My style is odd in that way too, but man you pull it off! The pop and feel in the dynamics you achieve on the the fingers you’re left with floored me mate. Quality! My weirdness continues into holding the pick between thumb, index and first finger mostly. I find I can deviate the angle of the pick, maintain a looser but reliable grip and feel the strings more with both fingers touching, but I find the middle finger comes off to do it’s own thing, muting or occasionally for really gentle stuff… I love how differently everyone approaches guitar, fascinating man.
Very inspirational. Thanks for your channel!
I noticed your pick tucking in the other video, was about to comment and saw this video listed. It is astounding how effortlessly and often you change what your right hand is doing.
OMG - I literally was about to ask about your pick holding technique and there is the video!
Well, my bad. I wrote my last comment before watching to the end, and you have answered my question before the end. Thank you again. A new fan is watching you.
that reverse delay is a real nice ambiance man really complements your style well. You sound great my dude glad youtube suggested you. Also from the first angle of your playing I thought the les paul had a flame top. That is some crazy finish wear lol
Intriguing. Always been fascinated by how you use your right hand.
Legendary Tone in all the fingers you use.
One of my favorite tasteful players..... thanks Chris.
Killer FEEL in your playing, Nice.
Great bits of advise. Thanks Chris. 👍🇦🇺
Really enjoy yr melodic style. Looking forward to the live stream Dec 12th 👍
Very tasty solo man! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks, Mr. Buck
Great video and great insight
I've been doing something similar for years. I use jazz iii's which fit perfectly tucked away in my middle finger. I can still pick with that finger and my first finger, and I switch between my pick and finger subconsciously with no trouble at all. Its actually made my playing much better. I believe John Mayer does something similar too.
I really hope you get the respect you deserve in the guitar world over the coming years Chris. I've been playing guitar for at least 20 years , I have heard (and played with ) so many guitarists, I'm a nobody but I think I have a pretty good ear and blimey you have one of the sweetest sounds and class to your playing!
There are so many guitarists out there who don't understand the value of a single bend played properly Vs a shredded scale.. and of course in a studio or live situation (unless you play metal at 170bpm) the first is what counts.
Hands down to you, your quality and I really hope you'll get recognised for the great player you are.
Very cool playing and good to see how you doing the switch between pick and fingers. And by the way Mr. D. build fantastic guitars 😉
When the fight against the tyranny becomes too much for one day Chris reminds me we will build a new better world and hang out in the summer months and watch the best UK guitarist shine in his own beautiful light, Peace
Sounds glorious with or without ...... makes Chris unique.
Really happy to have come across this not just because I play with my fingers, don’t use a pick at all but been considering it for the reasons you give, but because I’ve been having problems with muting with the right hand because of the angle of my hand, I use mostly my thumb and index finger, but seeing the angle of it with your middle finger instead seems to improve the angle of it. Might be a unintended consequence and sorry to hear about your finger (I nearly cut the tip of one of mine off on my left hand so I’m no stranger to finger troubles) but I’m glad to have found it
thank you for this. I just recently found your videos and carefully watched both of your hands...and eventually assumed you both wanted to have the pick close at hand and didn't want to use your index finger. The difference in sound was obvious so the choices made sense. One thing from my very very past experience: I was jamming with a guitarist that I really admired for the first and only time and the one thing he told me that has stuck with me...that I didn't totally understand at the time...was: "you really know what you are doing with your right hand."
This guys very quickly becoming my favorite player
Top Tip & Total Class
Hey Chris, i can't believe i just found you, your playing style sounds awesome not a lot of notes but i love how every one counts! Cheers from America
Tone and dynamic, that's what I think when I watch u play for so long using pick and fingers. 👍👍👍
man, you're definitely one of my personal favorites 👌
Tim Pierce was a close choice for me, but as my mother was Welsh, I feel a Celtic bond with you Bro' - I am a big user of thumb/with a concealed pick. Your playing is beautiful here Chris.
Such a clever technique! Especially forces you to start your solo smooth and slow, and when you wanna speed up you're picking! Simple! I'm stealing it ;)
We’ve been waiting for that plectrum a long time lol Thanks
Great tone fantastic vibato beautiful frazing and all before you start playing fantastic sir
Damn does that tone sing! Great playing as always Chris.