3 Must Know Western Swing Rhythms

[@custerranch]

I played Western Swing rythym guitar professionally for 13 years, and never knew how to play these! Now I can learn what I SHOULD have been playing!

[@Damianblf]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thank you for watching. :)

[@mma1st105]

Lmao

[@rockabilly88]

I find it incredible that there are people that would actually give this a thumbs down. Someone takes the time to put this on the air, gives a good explanation, makes a great and easy to read video with entertaining imagery and that's still not satisfactory??? WTF.

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Rockabilly88 that was kind of you to say. It's nice to be recognized for the hard work I put into my lessons. I really appreciate it. The important thing is that the lessons are helping out others, so I never let any of the negative comments and dislikes bother me. Keep on rockin my friend! DAMIAN :)

[@clintonthe4th245]

That is the sad part of KZbin comment section, Damian makes a great series of videos that ABACADABRA! will give you guitar skills in a half hour or less and somebody has to go negative. The goods news is that Damian gets 1k thumbs up and keeps making his great works with a smile!

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Negative comments are likely from people who made their own inferior video lessons. This is FUN, and informative. I love swing guitar, although I'm more of a lead player - I need to learn...THANKS!!

[@searchdivision]

There are a shit ton of assholes on the Interwebs, my friend. DB is one of the best guitar teachers/music educators on the KZbins.

[@andy16666]

That being said, I find comments like this odd. Out of 2.2k likes, it would be very odd to not find at least 10 drunk guys who misclicked. Elementary stats tell you that you'd be extremely unlikely to ever see 100% likes, even if 100% of people liked the video.

[@markdearmond]

Thank you for actually putting the chord names and chord structures on each chord change. The only person I’ve seen do it so far. VERY helpful!

[@Damianblf]

You're welcome Mark. Thank you very much for watching. :)

[@olafbigandglad]

A lot of people dismiss Minor Threat's western swing phase, but I quite like their work in that period.

[@rob4294]

Agreed - Ian McKay was one of the great undiscovered hardcore fiddle players of the 80s.

[@ansiepaulrust8031]

Glenn Storey

[@searchdivision]

Many also undervalue the influence that Western Swingers had on the NYC Hardcore scene in the mid to late 1980's. Many feel that it was instrumental to its evolution.

[@Realhuntedmusic]

I totally agree with you Glenn, same goes for Slayer's forays into Rockabilly !! P.S Damian is killing it on this, superb player and a great teacher ..Keep on Rockin'

[@christopherbarney8424]

Fun fact, Gorilla Biscuits were originally called " Walter and his Swingin city slicksters"!

[@nickiethompson4635]

This literally just solved 10 years of confusion for me. Thank you so much! I love Bob Wills and i never knew what the guitar player was doing because it's so fast!!

[@stevenjustice9208]

So far, this was the best tutorial on this subject I have found...

[@chaimbrownbasketball4730]

I cannot stop playing example 1...no boss, I will not work I am busy playing example fkng 1 at this time.......boundaries dude.....

[@lowpointslc]

The best swing rhythm guitar video I’ve found (western or otherwise) in many years of sporadic trying. Thank you!

[@Damianblf]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson and thank you for the compliment. :)

[@geligon]

I have had several swing lessons, but none as well done and as easy to understand as this one. The tablature along with showing the chord makes it so clear to understand. Thank you!!

[@guitarkis4969]

I LOVE this. It's just what my guitar playing needed after all these years of playing I-4-5 blues patterns. I LOVE this!

[@mouse_eater]

Just letting you know that 4 years after posting, this video is still helping people (me) who are trying to get into the genre Cheers man! Great video

[@Damianblf]

Glad to hear the lesson has been helpful. Thanks for watching. :)

[@dgmg1578]

As a drummer I loved playing swing! I have the rhythm now I have this great tutorial. Thanks

[@Damianblf]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thank you for watching :)

[@MrJosehermoza]

Great job Damian, I've been looking for this lesson for ever, finally founded, thanks a million,

[@Damianblf]

Hope the lesson was helpful. Thanks for watching. :)

[@JoeBobaRebob]

You rule, thank you for this great lesson!

[@Damianblf]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@garymurfee4290]

This is fantastic. Very useful and helpful. Thanks for posting.

[@XLBiker13]

Love these (and all of your lessons). Your jazz rhythms were great and these 3 western swing rhythms are just as fun. Please keep creating more of these lessons. Can't wait to see what we're onto next!

[@Damianblf]

Thank you XLBiker13. Glad to hear you've been enjoying my Jazz lessons. I'll be doing a lot more Jazz lessons in the coming future. Cheers DAMIAN :)

[@luispeinado889]

Fantástica lección. Muchas gracias.

[@Damianblf]

Thank you :)

[@grahamjenkin2882]

Damien, you are a 🌟❗Fantastic lesson as always & clearly explained. Love your energy!!!! Getting loads from your lessons - cheers, me ol' mucker!!!!

[@joeycummings8423]

Your bike has a flat. And I love this lesson!

[@bsharporbflat8378]

Love your shirt, used to be a car mechanic for a Gulf service station many many years ago and had the same.

[@aperezdeal]

Thank you David Cross, I enjoyed Mr. Show very much.

[@MVos-md3rp]

Adding some music history enhanced the discussion!

[@Damianblf]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the lesson. :)

[@martinvanburen3124]

Awesome !! Thanks for posting !!

[@Damianblf]

Thanks for watching :)

[@4516mole]

Oooh. That's fun to play!! Thanks for the lesson... I'm on my way...

[@Damianblf]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Thanks for watching. :)

[@nynoah]

Love this so much. Found your channel by searching for Western Swing stuff. I am going to try to tackle playing this. Thank you for making it. I hope you make more.

[@lancpudn]

Those western swing rhythm licks sound really good, Thank you.

[@Damianblf]

You're welcome. Enjoy the lesson. :)

[@roberthadam548]

Damien you never cease to amaze me . Your instructional videos are great and easy to understand and your appreciation for this style of music is also A wonderful thing . Thanks for your effort and musical wisdom !!🤟 👨 👽

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Robert for the kind words. :) Keep on Rockin' DAMIAN

[@geoffreybarnett2320]

Hi Damion , love your lessons please keep them coming. Do you have a chord sheet for your western w

[@geoffreybarnett2320]

Do you have a chord sheet for your Western swing lesson ? Please

[@ianwallace2099]

Great lesson, keep sharing your talents Damian you have a lot of appreciative subscribers who love to learn from you!!

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Ian for the kind words. I really appreciate it. :) Keep on Rockin' DAMIAN

[@robelliott9447]

Another good lesson.. Thanks brother

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Rob :)

[@juandaltonius69]

Thanks for the vid! I never actually thought I can play these rhythms until I stumbled across this video. Keep doing what you do!

[@Damianblf]

Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching the lesson. :) Keep on Rockin' DAMIAN

[@juandaltonius69]

Loved this so much, I just treated meself to the DVD :)

[@ix-Xafra]

Loved the lesson. But I want your Gulf shirt and THAT guitar!

[@Damianblf]

Thanks for watching the lesson. :)

[@atomicflash1753]

He plays so clean so perfect

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

So glad i found your channel! Bought the rockabilly DVD today. Can't wait to get started. Thanks for posting this vid!

[@billregan1981]

Thanks so much for this breakdown Damian! This is a genre of music I’ve just been getting into and to have a tutorial like this with the chords payed out is just what I need. I’m sure getting these progressions and rhythms down will help me as I learn more Western Swing and other forms of jazz.

[@Damianblf]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson Bill. Thanks for watching. :)

[@johnl.6930]

This is great! Thank you for demonstrating and illustrating everything so clearly and simply!!!

[@BigCityPalooka]

Fantastic! As an old rock guitar player who’s been pursuing jazz for the last couple of years, I’ve found it really hard to get into most styles of guitar jazz - as rad as they might be harmonically, they just seem way too mellow, and they don’t really communicate (for me anyway) the power of swing. The style you’re demonstrating here has all the groove and swing that I’ve been looking for … Thanks a million for making this!

[@benificentmillipedius634]

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[@bradfordayers]

Great, great, great! Loved this. I also love that you include a bit of a history lesson with it too. I'm going to be working on these this week.

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Bradford. Cheers :)

[@MarkMcCluney]

Just can't explain how much I'm enjoying your vids Damo, the best I've ever tried, no kiddin'!

[@Damianblf]

Glad to hear you're enjoying the lessons Mark. Keep On Rockin' DAMIAN :)

[@MarkMcCluney]

Damian Bacci okay mate, I bet it's warmer there than here in Northern Ireland!

[@larryhudspeth4072]

I love these progressions..I'm learning these 3 note chord shapes....new to me..but your explanations and your examples are great and helpful. Keep it up...! the finesse of your playing is inspirational! Good on ya bro!

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Larry. Glad you enjoyed the lesson. :) Keep on Rockin' DAMIAN

[@FrancCinelliTV]

how have i not seen your videos before?! thanks for the tips Damian! i love that you give some historical context as well! i tried doing that for the robert johnson video i made not too long ago. i look forward to seeing your other videos now!

[@zeezeetube]

What a fabulous bass lesson!

[@Bobpopsiculs]

That is one hell of a guitar - what a beauty

[@charliegregory4148]

TY Damian, that Sherwood sounds like a million $ 👍💥🔥😎

[@jasonhatfield4747]

This great! Thanks for putting it together. I can't wait to get home and try it

[@Damianblf]

Thanks Jason, enjoy! :)

[@legerdemain60]

Hey Mr. Man Bacci. Thank you! This was just what I was looking for. I shall practice on my lovely old Hofner Commitee and hopefully it will,sound as sweet as you.

[@baldtallpaul1155]

Thank you for sharing this! This is excellent!!

[@AlexMusicOvery]

Thank you so much! I'm trying to learn western swing guitar and I find it difficult to find content to start to learn the basics and structure of it. So thank you for this great video :)

[@Damianblf]

Thanks Alexandre Glad to hear you are enjoying the lesson. :)

[@lucianoponzano]

Great lesson dude. Dynamic and clear. I´ve got a lot of fun seeing this video and applying this concepts .

[@Damianblf]

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the lesson. Cheers DAMIAN :)

[@superseventy-one4628]

Those are always fun chord changes , good video man .

[@luthomdod]

Beautiful video Damian, great teaching style!

[@braydendunn9768]

The Minor Threat poster has me subscribed

[@Damianblf]

Thank you. I appreciate it. :) Keep on Rockin' DAMIAN

[@97yawnac]

That was awesome. More please. Like to see you break down a Bob Wills song just to see it done.

[@Damianblf]

Thank you 97yawnac Keep on rockin' DAMIAN :)

[@randyminnick5832]

Excellent lesson! Thank you! The rhythm is referred to as "boom chuck".

[@therequestadors]

Really liking your lessons mate. You break down this style of music and all the rockabilly stuff really well. It is helping me out big time. Keep up the great work. cheers

[@dantecantu2626]

Love it!

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Dante :)

[@RafaelPessiTube]

I'm a newbie around here, but I have to say thank you for this grest lesson. Tasteful stuff rolling on!

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Rafael. Cheers DAMIAN :)

[@sj122s]

excellent lesson... thanks a bunch!

[@retox2929]

Cheers to you. Thanks for the chord charts & playing so good.

[@rubbadolly5966]

Love this lesson, Damian! Thank you.

[@Damianblf]

Thanks Rubba Dolly. Glad you're digging the lesson. :)

[@ldean-du5im]

Just what I been lookin for! I like the chord diagrams, makes it much easier. Thanks

[@SolarReturn1966]

Cool shirt my friend! Great lesson preview as well! Best Regards!

[@BlackRaven156]

Making it look easy!!!

[@SpecterSensorial]

I want to play that awesome intro!

[@runliketheair]

Such a friendly and welcoming tutorial. Taught me a lot! Thanks!

[@Damianblf]

Thanks Andrew. :)

[@designsdagen]

Great lesson.I have wondered for years about those .............

[@jan7907]

Great!

[@jbeezy8952]

Damian, you’re literally my fav guitar channel. You’re so informative and fun to watch. I’m very interested in support your channel and buying some lessons from your website. Thanks for being you! - Your fellow guitar picker, JB.

[@Damianblf]

Thank you very much. Glad you are enjoying the lessons. :)

[@dawnpatrol6]

Thanks Damian...just what I needed man. Perfect format to learn these chords. :)

[@nige99]

Brilliant just brilliant really well put together vid

[@jukejointjack]

Great stuff. Love the lesson

[@flaviosonetti515]

perfect tutorial and awesome sample!!!

[@r2aul]

You’re sick, bro! Thx

[@joncard2941]

Thanks, what a great lesson. Workin on those chords

[@buddyollie180]

YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!! HIII!!!!!!

[@maxdax1966]

Fabulous just what I was looking for..

[@keenan1972]

Wow thats a whole new type of music to me but im the uk. but Example two reminds me of a song from an old Elvis movie Love me tender i think the song was he was singing on his porch never knew it was a full style of play. Thank you very much

[@JellyrollHorton]

Love all those 6-9-13 chords!

[@MrArtist1971]

Awesome Damian! You're the best bro!!

[@recoverybeer8165]

Awesome and concise. 🤘🤘

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Steven :) Cheers DAMIAN

[@mikedejong5593]

Thanks for the lesson, dude. I'm actually using it to learn the same chords and progressions on mandolin. Really fun!

[@bokko843]

thank you! very good lesson!

[@BernardGlorian]

Great ones, as gypsy way !! Love and practice , great great thanks from france, bernard

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Bernard! :)

[@miguelclose8556]

Love your guitar too :) and great personality

[@johnnybx3254]

Great lesson 👍👏👏

[@etudico9469]

Your vids are great! Keep it up Bacci!

[@catdog3896]

great! i really injoy to learn thit stuff

[@jpalberthoward9]

Am I having auditory hallucinations, or is example number two "I Got Rhythm?" I sang the lyrics over the changes you played , and it fit like a glove.

[@rollfastramblers]

Thanks! Oh yeah "New York City Hardcore the Way it Is" best Hardcore comp ever!!!

[@houseontherock3105]

At 7:12 use an Eb diminished (you'll noticed it now sounds more authentic)

[@tedstryker7965]

Good Stuff Damian. Enjoy all your videos. Subscribing!

[@DogwithtwoBones]

Awesome lesson man!

[@Damianblf]

Thank you! :)

[@coupe662]

That was really cool man!👑👑

[@angularsquare8757]

Thanks mate. Nice fun things to play. Bbdim7 nearly snapped my thumb off though. 😉

[@GrahamCooke]

Mavellous! Thankyou!

[@Damianblf]

Thanks Graham. I hope the lesson is helpful. :)

[@treblekicker]

Great video! Also I love your guitar.

[@Damianblf]

Thanks Treble Kicker Keep on rockin' DAMIAN :)

[@hajosun1928]

Well... great lessons!!! Greetings from Germany (East Berlin)

[@frankdemariany]

Great lesson! Has anyone ever told you that you look like Tony Polecastro?

[@Damianblf]

Thank you Frank and you're the first to tell me that.

[@frankdemariany]

@@Damianblf I came across your videos by listening to C.W. Stoneking. Are you familiar with his style? Any tips?

[@chickinpickin1]

Good stuff! Very useful...

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey really really, i hear a little Gypsy Jazz, a la DiJango Reinhartdt. I would like to learn this.

[@peterbeck2950]

Angel Martinez, exactly what I was thinking...Django!

[@ryreinhardt]

There is a lot of django in what they do, western swing was heavily influenced by the hot club of France recordings

[@williampaisley826]

It's hard to find a teacher that actually shares what's he us doing, in charts,,great find here,,he really breaks things diwn,,muscle memorie will take over in these chords ,but u got to learn slow at first if yr. Not used to moving through chord shapes....

[@whiteymanngogh4489]

Good one!