3 Frank Zappa Licks From 1988

[@tarkusmjg]

I saw his 1984 tour. Thanks for doing this. I'm a drummer fascinated by guitarists and great drummers, I always tell guitarists that Frank is one of my favorite lead players and most of them look at me dumfounded. Frank Rules.

[@LForehand]

His interplay with his drummer is unparalleled. Guitarists these days have a hard time understanding his phrasing and unique approach.

[@drewm5898]

That "This episode came from your request" image with the dog makes me chuckle every time

[@davidgpowers]

My best friend is my golden retriever.

[@voronOsphere]

Arf!

[@armara70]

I tried the tie with no shirt. Not a good look.

[@RZLAND]

In 73 a frat brother was playing a new album he just got called Over-Night Sensations. That changed my life. Been listening every since.

[@anderslarsson7426]

Had that experience hearing Al di Meola’s Casino for the first time.

[@coreyw1353]

Zappa lessons are my favorite!!!

[@63mckenzie]

I've been listening to Zappa music for over 40 years and still discovering new layers and themes every time I listen to it. The guy was a musical savant. Videos like this highlight what a unique composer/musician he was. Good job.

[@RedAndtheBlackRocker]

I was lucky enough to meet Frank backstage after a show in NYC in 1984. I was afraid he would be kind of rude or not interested in some nobody trying to get an autograph, but he was actually really nice, and allowed a couple of photos to be taken, and signed some random piece of paper I had in my wallet. I've met a few rock stars over the years but meeting him is probably one of my highlights. wish I could attach the pictures.

[@RedAndtheBlackRocker]

This is the show actually, kind of cool it was filmed that night but I didn't find out until much later. Thanks, KZbin! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZPId517fapgjrs

[@talesfromthetoiletseat8295]

That’s awesome! I always imagined that FZ was a cranky guy. Lol

[@jackdavis6064]

Thank you so much. It was one thing to love Zappa's work ... another to begin to understand why.

[@MrJam1001]

Didn't Frank Zappa play a bicycle on TV with a set of drumsticks back in the day?

[@gingataff]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqKvaoCij6idntk

[@JHolewka]

Nice video and as someone else noted, Sleep Napkins is a construction of Sleep Dirt and Black Napkins.

[@oneworld1563]

So many awesome guitarists and composers out there. Well, Frank was just the greatest of all.

[@bradfordknights7554]

thank you for paying homage to the most severely underrated and under appreciated guitarists. well done.

[@voronOsphere]

Frank's guitar solo for the instrumental "Sinister Footwear II" from Them or Us is very agressive and savage. I love his rhythm and lead work!

[@uncleremus5046]

This is my Super Bowl of your lessons. I have loved Zappa’s music for over 30 yrs. Brilliant composer & his bands were the best of the best! Thank you 🍺’ski!🤘

[@CitizenofMelee]

One of the best Zappa lessons I've seen.

[@PaulJonesy]

Another great video, thanks for tackling some Zappa, like the visual analogy.

[@obiem9319]

One of the few channels that covered Frank Zappa. Good job Dave.

[@dallasahlberg2592]

Thank you for touching on Zappa again. He is one of my favorite artists/composers and any time you decide to revisit Frank for whatever reason I will watch and like!

[@acimvideos2259]

I saw Frank in '88 (I think) at Nassau Coliseum 7th row center. Dweezil came on stage and played a song with his dad. Amazing show.

[@rockinrob2004]

You're the best man, thanks for dissecting one of my heroes, always dug him, still do, still digging through his rabbit holes of magic.

[@donaldmccoy49]

OMG..... love this!! the man's oddness in music is what got me....Joe's Garage....

[@jperryfan]

Definitely a variation on Black Napkins. Well Done Dave! Check out the version on As Am An Live.

[@patrickkeenan6331]

Best lesson yet. Thank you!

[@a.phakic4854]

Thank you Dave for bringing that to us. When I first heard Frank's music 44 years ago I just could not believe my ears. Every $8 earned meant another Zappa album. It was a life-changing moment. To this day, my record collection starts with Z and then goes from A to Y. Thanks again!

[@ObeseModetoBeastMode]

You do an exceptional job explaining the theory behind the music. Thanks.

[@Gonzo2707]

OMFG I saw FZ on that tour, „Broadway the Hard Way“. One of the first concerts I went to, in this case with my dad who‘d always been a huge Zappa fan - the two first records I can remember as a kid were Electric Ladyland and, well, Studio Tan... Thanks for the vid, mate, that was a metric crapton of fond memories 🙂.

[@Ritchie2324]

Just recorded a virtual gig with 4 people in a room. One stage. 4 cameras and plenty of social distancing... man it was good to be back on stage!!. And now I'm home ... and watching one of my favourite KZbin channels. Thanks for the content brother ❤🤘🏼❤

[@jboughtin7522]

Saw him live as a kid. One of the best concerts I've been to. I think it's cool Dweezil is touring and playing music also. If Dweezil & band comes around my area on tour I'll be there.

[@chillidogkev]

Great lesson David. Particularly like the breakdown of what was going on. Not too technical but enough and done in your own inimitable style.

[@scottconnors8419]

Saw him in that tour 2 shows in nj...great shows good lesson.........saw Broadway the hardway gigs on Broadway in nyc.....miss them days...

[@arthurmee]

Love your visual representations . . . I think you've captured it.

[@jmgmarcus808]

That main melody lick lick in Sleep Dirt is so awesome at that rehearsal. It's amazing people have seen that video, but don't realize it's completely different from album version and on acoustic guitars. I remember stumbling on that video a few years back and falling in love with that live version.

[@christianneumann9027]

Frank Zappa was always a different world for me. Thank you Dave for showing me some of the secrets there behind. Great lesson!

[@RackhirTheRed]

Zappa is masterclass level no doubt.

[@michaelm298]

Another great lesson, your explanations on targeting chord tones are really helpful.

[@CVGuitar]

The three albums that came from that tour are all amazing -- Make a Jazz Noise Here -- Broadway the Hard Way -- The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life -- all are freakin awesome

[@mule71]

Thanks, Dave! Your lessons are gold. :)

[@IrishStewGuitar]

always had an ear for Frank Zappa and as it says on Joe's Garage - 'they're pretty good musicians'.love Blue Lou Marini's sax accompaniment on Purple Lagoon from Zappa In New York.Captain Beefheart on Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top - particular about the point it made : )

[@MrTortureneverstops1]

Lou Marini's solo on Purple Lagoon is a masterpiece !

[@AccuracySpeaks]

You're my new favorite, go-to guitar channel on KZbin! Too many KZbin folks fall into the having a schtick routine these days, and that's okay, much of the KZbin audience demands it, unfortunately. I think that's the younger folk that require a song and dance to keep their attention, and I get it! Thank you for just keeping it about the music and letting it speak! Your excellent instruction and amazing playing really allows for your personality to shine through the music, thank you for that!

[@BOER1717]

Your vibrato is always spot on man, awesome stuff

[@carlbaugher]

Thanks for your videos, David. You're a fine guitarist and a very good teacher. I enjoy spending time with you via these videos. You always communicate knowledge, warmth and patience. Well done, brother!

[@Jasonfurrofficial]

Im a huge Zappa fan! I remember when the MTV Halloween special would come on! I had the pleasure for auditioning for Dweezil two years ago doing Frank's vocals. It was a dream come true! For me 'The Sinister Footwear II' is my favorite instrumental. I remember I found a VHS of 200 Motels when I was a freshman music student at Eastern Kentucky University. It kept me twisted!! Great video bro!!

[@voronOsphere]

Sinister Footwear II guitar solo is brutal! I love it!

[@Jasonfurrofficial]

@@voronOsphere The first time I met Dweezil was backstage at River Bend in Cincinnati. I told him that 'Sinister' was my favorite instrumental. He said "I'll have to hear it again". The very next tour, they opened with 'Sinister Footwear II'!!

[@alexanderyaroslavich2703]

Excellent lesson as always. I read an interview with either Frank, or Vai describing what Frank called the "harmonic aroma" (I love that term!) of a vamp or tune, where Frank's blues-based style would be punctuated by those extra chord tones to kind of reinforce the particular modal or chordal feel. It's a cool concept that you really show well in this video.

[@markkasick]

Thanks I enjoy your channel. I saw the show that "Mr. Sting" came out, then again the next night, only this time right up front and really close to Frank. When he picked up the guitar it was amazing, he was really unique. Pretty sure it was that yellow Strat.Regarding that picking on the neck, I think he had at least one guitar with a pick up embedded in the neck. Recently saw Dweezil who is carrying the torch. My favorite period was One Size Fits All.

[@guitarmangamerdude1897]

Love the Zappa vids. Always wondered about this chord progression, definitely one of his best

[@johnsworldofvideopoker]

Such a well explained & explored introduction into a genius’s music. I grew up in Maryland where Frank originated and coincidently ended up in Rancho Cucamonga near where he lived early on out here in Southern California. Thank you for keeping Frank’s legacy alive. I don’t think anyone could do it better than you just did. I’m sure he’s pleased from up above! Great Job!🍎

[@JohnLloydDavis]

I'm slowly making my way through your videos and I'm enjoying them. Especially the Vai and now Zappa related ones. Keep 'em coming :)

[@jimruel2121]

Love your Zappa breakdowns!

[@tmitz73]

Frank was the Greatest!!! Check out "shut up and Play your Guitar".... great live album!!! Thanks for diving in!!!

[@ruifaustino7940]

Slip napkins is a mix of 2 Zappa songs, slip dirt and black napkins.

[@michaeleaster1815]

Terrific lesson! 9:23 where 9th is added via the G string is a wicked spot to spice up blues licks... I recommend intermediate players experiment even with a straight-up Bm7 or B7 chord

[@voronOsphere]

Thanks a million on this, David! Frank Zappa began to influence my life in 1978, when my dad began putting vinyl Frank albums on the stereo in front of me (when I was in 5th grade)! I was hooked immediately! And I've been to at least 5 Frank Zappa concerts (with my dad) over the next decade! A brilliant pioneer!

[@firefly87]

Sleep Dirt is one my favorites, too. The original LP, not the redone version with vocals (though it has its merits). Thanks for the stuff you up!

[@carlygtr554]

Tommy Bolin please! Thanks for all your work on these vids

[@atomicelectric845]

brilliant! thank you so much.

[@marcelloceselli533]

Grazie Prof!

[@fatback2]

I really appreciate these lessons.

[@kevmet84]

Cool, can't wait to watch later when I've a better time, but now I wish to suggest indilging April Wine in a round. Nonetheless, I do look forward to this Zappa episode asap. Talk about eclectic music approaches.😎

[@jteichma]

Super lesson and great intro to a genious i am not so familiar with. Great guirar playing as well!

[@s.frescura4236]

Thank you.

[@number51oco]

Thank you so much for doing this. I miss seeing FZ every year, I hope more/other great musicians explore this amazing path. Please keep this up, you know what I'm saying, MOAR!!!!

[@myyootube2]

Great stuff! How about 3 licks from Tommy Bolin? His best solos are usually in his outros. Here are a few to choose from Alexis (James Gang), Savannah Woman, Bustin' Out For Rosey, Gypsy Soul. People need to know about this guy!

[@paulcalvert5568]

Superb dave, great lesson mate

[@ganazby]

Hey David, great to hear you tackling more Zappa. I would love to hear your analysis of Zombie Woof, from the Overnite Sensation album. Lots of juicy guitar work on that track. 🙏

[@paulkardoulias9547]

There is nothing much on Frank Zappa as far as tutorial's...this was great thanks

[@markmazzy5667]

Good stuff man…. Sounds like you know what you’re doing!! FZ is so entertaining.

[@batmaniac66]

THANKS A LOT! (please give us some Ritchie Blackmore´s licks from the 80s)

[@jperryfan]

Awesome! You gotta do the Trilogy also. Overnight Sensation/ Apostrophe/ One Size Fits All. Ultimate Zappa guitar playing

[@voronOsphere]

Apostrophe' title track!!!! What a riff!!!!

[@timothyholmes4588]

dude I like your tone from that practice amp so much . to be an inexpensive beringer I'm so impressed with that one sound and it seems to work with about anything. I'm gonna get one if I can find it just for that preset. great lesson as always.

[@Blue_3rd]

With Zappa, you could open a separate channel just for him 😃. This was really interesting, maybe you could do another Zappa riff/melody someday. Thanks!

[@eddiedoyle3607]

You must do a lot more videos and analysis of Frank Zappa !

[@sealisa1398]

I luv Sleep Dirt.

[@crisprtalk6963]

my ears still don't understand what is going on when I hear Zappa.

[@horaciohernandez598]

Madcap Laughs keep listening, mine didn’t either. They perked up for me with the album, Over Night Sensation. After that , for me, I got it.

[@Guitarmadme]

The first to comment I don't believe it... David you rock... 🎸 🇬🇧 👍

[@obiem9319]

You should do the 1976 Carlos Santana guitar licks. Specially the live 1976 version of Dance Sister Dance. Love your channel.

[@obiem9319]

This one kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZXLopV_g76jg6c

[@yxvq]

Great stuff, David!! I recently discovered your channel here and am loving the content!! :)

[@mrkrowley1]

awesome man!!

[@ChuckMarteau]

"Live in New York" is an amazing live album.

[@voronOsphere]

It is great and it is also one of the albums that Warner Bros. released without Frank's blessing.

[@Megamare1]

Frank loved Halloween and some of his best live shows IMO & where he pushed his playing even further were in New York @ the Halloween shows #MusicIsTheBest #FrankZappa

[@P3t3rPizzarelli]

He had some of the best riffs too. Eat That Question, Stevie's Spanking, Muffin Man, You are what you is, Willie the Pimp

[@voronOsphere]

Rhythm and Riff Master!!! Also a Catchy Hook Master!!!!

[@ganazby]

‘I Am The Slime’

[@ari1234a]

Hmm, Frank and playing over neck, he had pickup installed in the neck. Most definitely in his Jimi Strat and also in the SG that he used in Roxy, that SG had/s extremely modified electronics.

[@voronOsphere]

Many guitar modifications and repairs were executed in Frank's Utility Muffin Research Kitchen...

[@riniones]

please do Adrian Belew, live with Talking Heads!!!

[@aaronveach9739]

Amazing live show. That dog from the beginning of the video also would like Adrian Belew

[@BuddhaBKFL]

I don't know if anyone agrees, but I'd be interested in a CC Deville 3 licks video from his live solo in 1991. It's very sloppy but some cool ideas in there.

[@jensengarmeister7740]

I love Frank's music and this is a great video, but I would just love to point out that you sound exactly like Toby from the office.

[@asbjrnandersen4222]

Great video - never actually heard Sleep Napkins, but it's obviously a variation of the Black Napkins melody, I assume on top of the Sleep Dirt backing.

[@asbjrnandersen4222]

Also - thanks for using the actual note names!

[@HarlanHarvey76]

Love beefheart Zappa

[@leeDs718]

Hey David, why don't you add a looper to your rig? Like when were playing the phrase while holding down the Gdim chord? Still sounds cool though and you got your point across

[@gazburchmore1823]

Great lesson, thanks David. Really got some Radiohead vibes from those chord progressions. Anymore Zappa related stuff planned?

[@mesoanarchy]

Comment #2: Thank you David. Is a Frank Part Deux possible? Maybe from Zoot Allures - "Black Napkins" (pleeeeeze - lol). I think there's a video of him playing it - maybe not from Japan, or maybe from another city in Japan... I'll do some hunting.

[@mesoanarchy]

Oh yeah. Just search here. There are way more Black Napkins videos than I thought. Holy shit... X many minutes, maybe 90 later I see the Zoot Allures cover on your wall - jeez, sorry lol.

[@pomod]

Another awesome lesson. Did you draw that duck yourself Dave? If you find yourself thinking of doing more lessons on Zappa don't hold back :)

[@roy_for_real2674]

He played with John Lenon and Pink Floyd. There's footage of him with Floyd, but he said he didn't remember.

[@mesoanarchy]

Comment #1: I had No idea Carole Kaye and Lowell George played with Zappa!

[@charlesboyle9223]

Carole Kaye played on Lumpy Gravy. You can really hear her on the original instrumental version of Oh,No.

[@leechild4655]

Frank nicknamed Lowell `little feet` because he had little toes that humored Frank, He said they looked like little Vienna sausages so Lowell took the name `little feet` and made a band by that name.

[@Gr3g3r9]

Zoot allures!

[@stanleykostrzewski7222]

Fantastic album , one of my favourites for sure....

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Drunk fan: _"Play Whipping Post !!"_ _"Play Whipping Post !!!!"_ Frank: _"Movin to Montana soon, gonna be a Dental Floss Tycoon. But then I might just, get somebody, and tie them up. To the whipping post! And beat the living crap out of them until that guy in the audience was satisfied."_ Frank, next album:

[@michaelmaynard58]

In 84 Whipping Post was Frank’s encore at the Tower Theatre just outside of Philadelphia

[@konzer]

Can we have a Slash one pls! ???

[@SmelOdies]

Would you say there is more than one similarity between Zappa’s career and Prince’s career?

[@waynegram8907]

What scale or MODE is frank zappa using that adds in the 9th? is this the dorian mode?Finally I have been waiting for years for a frank zappa lesson from you, please do more frank zappa licks from the 70's and 80's.

[@yusufronco]

I’d you listen to black napkins you can hear that the sleep napkins intro lick is a borrowed from the intros lick of black napkins.

[@muskymike1885]

he was a genius

[@michaelmaynard58]

Saw Frank six times between 76 and 84. Nobody like him

[@eprn1n2]

Two albums playing at the same time...! lol