Nashville Session Guitarist Tom Bukovac Teaches One Of The Best Rhythm Guitar Lessons I've Ever Seen

[@8466849]

Many guitar method books can be written based off this video... Every 2 mins is another decade of knowledge. Love you Uncle Larry

[@BrettPapa]

More coming soon!

[@icanbreathenow]

Without hesitation, I will buy any lesson or course you put together with Tom. Can’t wait

[@BrettPapa]

Haha thanks! Well we will see you might just be in luck at some point in the near future. Only time will tell.

[@dmc549]

@@BrettPapa Don't tease us!

[@mykaub]

i second this! By far the best lesson Uncle Larry has on YT! 🤘

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

Same. Smart to be the first to have UL share a bit of his wisdom in your format.

[@ckjjclan]

Second this

[@MaTTheWish]

One could study the intricacies of this lesson for an entire lifetime. Absolute Magic. Also credit to Brett for always bringing out the best in players and helping them explain their thought process. Brilliant.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! Glad you liked the lesson!

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

This stuff wil,keep me busy all week

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

Check that….longer lol

[@godofrainbows]

Just what I was thinking. I’m going to download this video and study it for probably weeks and months and longer. Thanks for such a great lesson. This guy is a real teacher.

[@roughcutguitars]

​@@vaughnmaurt5013SAYin'

[@rocketdoggo]

Uncle Larry is a fire hose of guitar knowledge. We're here trying to take sips and getting our faces blown off.

[@BrettPapa]

Lol

[@Whickedlee]

He’s a regular Spidowski. Welcome to Uncle Larry’s Clubhouse. Now……who’s thirsty?

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

LOOLLL.....So true

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

LOL So true

[@JarickL]

I can’t get over how much knowledge he has and how musical he is in the application.

[@BrettPapa]

It never ends either!

[@TheRodge2112]

The ability to evoke emotion with simple chords and Tom’s perfect touch tells you everything you need to know about Uncle Larry. He’s a master.

[@BrettPapa]

Agreed!

[@TheRodge2112]

@@BrettPapa Just came back for another listen of Uncle Larry's haunting opening tune! Man, is it good!

[@thg705]

Uncle Larry is other-worldly...I'm all in on any course or lesson from him! Thanks for hosting and posting this, Brett!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@mrnorbotron3308]

Why is he shaking the back and forth guitar? It does NOTHING to the tone. Nevertheless, very tasteful playing.

[@501chorusecho]

he isn’t “shaking the back and forth guitar”

[@mrnorbotron3308]

@@501chorusecho yes he does 0:55 for example. I just ask, is this posing or what is the purpose of that. I deleted the "cringe", that is just my personal opinion, sorry for that.

[@theknappster2067]

as a half assed guitarist, this is possibly the best time ive spent on youtube all year.

[@giovito77]

The world needs more Tom Bukovacs, such a humble and endlessly outstanding musician. ❤️ and admire your approach, playing and could watch this 24/7

[@BrettPapa]

Agreed!

[@dazscotland]

I did not know Tom before this video. Love his style. Away to go down a rabbit hole with his music. Thanks

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

down for a lifetime, yes?

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

Buk is the best guitarist I’ve ever listened to. The more you dig into his vast knowledge the more you realize how little that you really know. I will buy any course that has Uncle Larry .

[@Dlee966]

Well I’ll be watching this video for the next month or two lol

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

I would not characterize how Tom plays as being 'Rhythm guitar' - this is far too vague and ambiguous, Tom is composing entire melodic/harmonic pieces here, not 'comping' - perhaps we need to review our terms for types of guitar playing, this isn't Rhythm guitar it is high level composition and performance, creative expression, the guitar is massively versatile instrument, Uncle Larry demonstrates this very powerfully here.

[@jdwild1698]

Buk is not your average awesome master player , but many levels above what most can fathom and create . It's just amazing his ability to play outside the box not just in note choices but in chord construction and harmony , just killer shit man ! Thanks guys much appreciated . :>)

[@BrettPapa]

Glad you liked it!

[@Jeff.D024]

Buk is the shit!! The Yoda of guitardom

[@BrettPapa]

Haha pretty much!

[@ciccaj]

Tom is not only a great guitar player but a great teacher as well.

[@BrettPapa]

Agreed

[@tgmgullion]

Tom is the A living guitar god. How many artists have benefitted from this mans brilliance. Countless!

[@BrettPapa]

A lot!

[@apriltoronto5254]

Who did? I'm new to him... would like to find out about artists he brought up... Thanks in advance.

[@jethro_bardot]

​@@apriltoronto5254 Bukovac has played on over 1200 albums,[1] including projects by Dan Auerbach and The Black Keys, Kid Rock, Morgan Wallen, Ann Wilson, The Struts, Steven Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger, John Oates, Joan Osborne, Vince Gill, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Hank Williams Jr., Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Carrie Underwood, Richard Marx, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Kenny Loggins, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, LeAnn Rimes, Florida Georgia Line, Lionel Richie, among many others.

[@waynespradley6972]

This is one of the most inspiring forty some-odd minutes I’ve spent on KZbin. It’s the most assessable Uncle Larry I’ve seen. I hope a future course becomes a reality. My wallet is open…

[@BrettPapa]

That's awesome! Thanks for checking it out!

[@timothy5974]

I am so glad that you have Tom on. I am amazed at his guitar playing. His chords are so lush. You put out a lesson with Uncle Larry and I will own it.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha thanks! I will see what we can do.

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

Uncle Larry is a special player teaching pure vibe.

[@BrettPapa]

For sure!

[@jonlewis63]

when this reaches 1 million views just know most of them will be mine 🤣! I'll be unboxing this one for the rest of my days .

[@BrettPapa]

Haha! Thanks for checking it out!

[@RockAndRootsGuitar]

Bukovac is so, so good. What a treat to be able to sit at home and watch a master at work!!!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@markosliodakis9436]

I am laughing alone in my house with how good all this sounds to me i am blown away

[@BrettPapa]

Glad you liked it!

[@johndrew8]

First off… great episode. Will be at Blackbird next week recording. Did my demo chords and solo this evening and modelled it after some of these ideas. I do use them as well and love the space but wasn’t going in this direction till the video today. Thanks for the inspiration fellas!!!! As always JD

[@StefanGBucher]

Tom is a g*ddamn marvel. Such an unbelievable ear for melody and vibe, such facility on the instrument AND the ability to know and clearly articulate exactly what he's doing! Thank you for this!

[@BrettPapa]

Yep! One of a kind! Thanks for checking it out.

[@booworkscouk]

Best guitar tutorial video I have ever seen. Bar none.

[@ericwikman4131]

How many people would do a Pay-Per-View" marathon w/ Tom just like this stuff. Talking shop? He shares insight you don't hear everyday. He never tries to be impressive either... only musical and strives to be unique.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha I bet a bunch of people!

[@Sellarmusic]

Tom is just an incredible guitar player. His ear for melody and what he chooses to play is just so inspiring. Never miss his KZbin videos. I'll be referring back to this one a few times for sure.

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@irdetu]

Tom Jobim and Tom Bukovac. They both approach the guitar from a piano background and come with those amazing chords. Uncle Larry, if you never checked it out, you should check some of the Bossa Nova chords and progressions from Jobim made on a guitar by João Gilberto (guitar player who explored the most chord variations possible in Bossa Nova).

[@michael.darrin1963]

Thanks to Brett for making this happen with uncle Larry... There is such much musical knowledge that Tom evokes that it is mind blowing, his total control of the fretboard... You guys are great together, best comment Brett is when you asked Tom, did you ever get outside and play much as a kid, Classic.....Peace brothers!!!!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking us out! Glad you liked it.

[@andertons]

SO good...

[@BrettPapa]

Glad you liked it!

[@abteenz]

Holy mother of god!

[@BrettPapa]

Yeah that's what I think every time I see him play too! It never ends!

[@Wadey1960CS]

Learn your Triads peeps, will unlock endless hours of enjoyment. 🙏🏻

[@BrettPapa]

For sure!

[@markpegues915]

Tom is by far my favorite guitarist of all time. He plays with so much feeling and soul... He's in a league all his own.

[@BrettPapa]

Yep he is one in a million for sure!

[@Keepmelevel]

Damn it! now I have to go buy a 59 reissue LP. And I’m a bass player!😂 Andy Summers just talked about that not use standard chord voicing but to spit them up use them broken up. Trying to find different voicing.

[@Mister_Samsonite]

It's impressive enough that Tom has this mountain of musical knowledge, but his ability to recall and know when/how to use it is astounding! It's also very gracious of him to share that knowledge with the world. Top notch!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@Check-it-out]

Why we mortals need to pay so much for those OX boxes ? Simple… All channels like this one get them in the mail. FOR FREE ! Guess who is paying the bill… As usual.

[@flplay2379]

Bravo Tome, ponosan sam na tebe, uspjeti u Nashvillu za svaku je pohvalu...samo ih jos nauci da izgovore Bukovac i to je to😂 puno pozdrava iz Rijeke

[@rawshoe]

Hahahah mislim da je rekao jednom da on vise voli kako zvuci Bukovak

[@Crunch0123]

Great playing, both of you. And with a last name Bukovac, he has to have croatian roots I am croatian, trust me. 😅

[@Bob-ij3lq]

"Take that, and start messin' with that." That's good advice.

[@glencruciani]

Can we just take a moment to talk about the tone Tom's getting out of that Les Paul!!! What is he playing through??? Literally every note he played sounds like a glorious studio take. 👏🏼

[@jackgreenwood1817]

Yeah it sounds incredible. He's going through one of the 2 Marshall heads behind them and then through a UA Ox box by the look of things

[@glencruciani]

@jackgreenwood1817 I was actually wondering which Marshall head he was playing through.

[@ClaudioMartella]

Top one seems jtm45

[@glencruciani]

@@jackgreenwood1817 yeah, I was hoping Brett would chime in and tell us. He’s very good about that.

[@isaacmondesir1814]

Yeah his tone is bonkers

[@bazilbrushrocks]

Larry still playing that old plank of wood huh? Boy does he make it sing.

[@BrettPapa]

It is such a fantastic guitar! Makes me nervous when he brings it over though lol!

[@docmix1263]

Whoa!!.. good luck with that Brett...you can't reign that into tabs😊😊😊😊

[@BrettPapa]

Haha that would not be cheap! My tab guy would be laughing all the way to the bank after that one!

[@picturemaker1000]

This is without a doubt the greatest lesson I have ever had on chord theory and expression!!! Thank you so much Uncle Larry for showing us a little of your genius in a very digestible way! Thank you Brett for setting up the stage and keeping Tom on track with the tune he played into the looper. This lesson is an absolute masterclass! I would happily pay for this! Mind blown!!! ❤

[@sjdanthem]

As someone that just noodles aimlessly most of the time, I'd kill to be able to do even a tiny fraction of what Uncle Larry does every time he touches the guitar. He cannot fail to play something "musical" every time he picks the thing up.

[@BrettPapa]

Yep all music in that one!

[@ByTheSpirit84]

Just gotta practice with a purpose

[@sjdanthem]

@@ByTheSpirit84 Yeah, getting there. I think getting a looper will help.

[@kevinfairless2197]

​@@sjdanthem,, yeah man, getting a looper will help you a lot... And if you haven't. Learn the CAGED system, and the associated pentatonic scales that go with each "Caged shape".. it will allow you to do what he's doing... And then once you do that, learn the 7th chords and then the suspended chords. And you'll be able to do what he's doing.

[@DarthWutang]

This man has completed every side quest on guitar.

[@BrettPapa]

Pretty much lol

[@InveRz]

how about constructing guitar language, like what voicings you use and why? also i like the focus on tom when he solo, how to understand a song from chords and solos, thanks.

[@mpw621]

Tom is so creative. He is showing us very advanced stuff which great! It all makes sense . Thanks for great Vid !

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@CerealDust-nStuff]

31:34 - J. Mayer does that quite a bit on his earlier stuff.

[@BrettPapa]

Yep

[@davidpepper442]

Hey Brett, thanks for this amazing video! The first 15 minutes could keep players like me busy for weeks. I love your lessons, been a fan since the Papa Stache days, and I know you have been nudging Tom toward some more organized lessons. Can't wait for those! If there is anyone that is justifiable in playing a 300K guitar it is this man. Cheers!

[@BrettPapa]

Wow thanks for hanging in there for all these years! More Tom coming soon!

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

Brett this is fabulous. Thank you for asking Tom over. a bit advanced but great for those who can take these gems into their repertoire.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@rocketguy2]

Open strings as notes...More Bucovacian wisdom driving home the notion of learning the fingerboard...Priceless!

[@BrettPapa]

For sure!

[@Vincentcam]

Yes sir! Thank the lord I have WiFi on this flight.

[@BrettPapa]

Lol!

[@zoharkiks]

Man, that tone is heaven

[@abteenz]

Brett, you are the businessman and Larry is mad genius. Let his genius flow and after recording all of that get back with him and try to fill in the gaps with him for us mortals and put structure around it.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha

[@paulpulati9613]

Thank you so much for that lesson, Tom [and Papa, too..... 😎]. That's opened a door I've been looking for a long time. I hope I can find my way through it..... 👍❣

[@BrettPapa]

Glad you liked it! Awesome to hear!

[@faccsmachine]

I will watch and listen to this intro at least 45-50 more times. It's perfect.

[@BrettPapa]

Glad you liked it!

[@wyattearpp9540]

I hear, " because we ended as lovers". -Jeff Beck-

[@guitarhoarder1972]

thanks for taking the time to shoot this and the lesson was fabulous! uncle larry is a super talent and a down to earth human being . thanks again guys!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing! Thanks for tuning in!

[@Euthymia2020]

What a video! ❤ The Truth will set you free.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@RobertKeeleyTV]

34:30 what a cool musical treat...those chord changes make the notes pop so good.

[@jimmyhartman573]

GUITAR COMMUNITY . . Is Tom Bukovac "THE ALIEN" Joe Satch was surfin with ? . . .

[@sgblues4238]

Uncle Larry is a LEGEND!

[@BrettPapa]

100% agreed!

[@Gambler56]

Uncle good Luck on your bets no sell of gituar to Vince .i still love watching that ive see it 20timess. Ive been a pro sport better for 50years pus. Good weekend mean new Gituar 😂

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

You guys are creating the BEST RESOURCE for a player like me. I know the basics and have played in bands for years but just haven’t had the same inspiration to freshen up how I play. Can’t get over how much there is to learn from this video. I’ll be coming back to this for years. Well done gents x

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome to hear man! Glad you liked the vid!

[@acousticglue]

If Tom enjoys simple he will like my playing lol. A little distortion, delay and the destruction slowly of the planet in the sound ! Great content here Brett

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@koho]

Brett Papa - you are the *best* at pulling the most out of our guitar heroes so we commoners can learn from them. This is a standout lesson (I'm a long time HomeSkooler) but it's only one of many examples of your amazing content. I also want to highlight the great "On My Sleeve" lessons that you produced with Mark Lettieri - recommended to anyone. It's so tasty, advanced in some ways but accessible. Mark's a great teacher, and you producing no doubt had a lot to do with that. Working through only a fraction of it made *everything else* in my playing easier and better - and who doesn't want to emulate Mark!? Thank you!!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks so much! I am glad to hear they are helping you out!

[@hlaster11]

Brett. Thanks for this. What amp is Tom playing thru ? Or amps lol. Sounds stereo

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing! It's the Marshall Studio JTM45. Such a killer little amp!

[@CerealDust-nStuff]

26:22 - You can sing "There's a little black spot on the sun today..." over the top of that. Sounds cool.

[@rballz]

You talk him into a course yet? I'd pay many different dollars for one.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha! Well it might be in the cards haha

[@allanjohnsen1034]

Every time I see Tom, He makes his way to become my favorite guitarist ...

[@fredimachadonet]

Awesome! It would be awesome if you could invite Eric Steckel to one of your videos. He's an awesome guy and incredible player.

[@BrettPapa]

I’ll have to check him out

[@tonymikolich5873]

Who gets more "gushing"? Uncle Larry or Prince?🤣

[@BrettPapa]

Lol

[@baptistemartin7695]

Hello, i'm french . Yyyaaaahouuuu, this man is pure feeling . The biggest lesson he give : live your music . For me , one of the best guitarist. So good to have secrets of his style . All lessons or just vidéos with you both are welcome . So , another beer ...😎🎸🍺

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sheegog1972]

So refreshing to get a video about creating chord voices and melody. So many years of playing I have created my own roadblocks by playing everything the same way too much. It's all there if you want it to be and you open your imagination. Mind blown. Great video. Much appreciated.

[@jcbak]

Tom could take a 2x4 with a few strings and make beautiful music.

[@BrettPapa]

Yep I think you are right.

[@craiger2399]

We all know Tom stole the claw from Phoebe Buffet. But seriously I would buy ANY lesson from the King of Guitar Vibe, Uncle Larry.

[@ap7498]

Amazing! Thank you!! Best teacher ever

[@BrettPapa]

Yep Tom is great! Thanks for watching!

[@FrostlordTheWizard]

At his point his knowledge is simply wasted on me. I am nowhere neat the level where I could start using most of the stuff he shows, yet it is hypnotizing to watch Tom play and explain his thought process behind it. Thanks a bunch for this video!

[@BrettPapa]

It’s never wasted as long as it inspires you to play. We are never gonna be Tom but we can let him inspire us to play.

[@brianturner8806]

Jeez just beautiful useable stuff.. I love jamming with Tom’s videos at night. I sleep better and wake up with an enlarged guitar vocabulary.

[@scotttalley1274]

I am SOOOOO stealing all this info.....ffs....this is like watching Mozart compile a list of possibilities for the next Sonata....I am a hack and shouldn't even touch a guitar after watching this guy...

[@BrettPapa]

Haha yeah Tom is the man! Very inspiring!

[@lightningstrikes7314]

The opening song/jam was such a great example of Tom's off the cuff composing genius. What is the smaller Marshall Brett? Never seen one before.

[@BrettPapa]

JTM Studio. It's AMAZING!!!

[@lightningstrikes7314]

@@BrettPapa Thanks Brett, yes it is!

[@JLBurg]

He was a rocker and I am too, Oh, Cleveland Rocks, yeah Cleveland Rocks!

[@glazier5150]

Good Lawd! Tom is on an entirely different level.

[@BrettPapa]

For sure!

[@dschreck3335]

Can you dedicate a show on that HOT F'N Les Paul!!?

[@BrettPapa]

I know it's such an awesome guitar!

[@ByTheSpirit84]

Bro, thank you so much for doing these. This one is awesome, the ones with Jack Ruch were awesome, they have all been amazing! It's almost criminal that I don't have to pay for this. Seriously, peeps need to subscribe to this content

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks so much! Glad you like them!

[@TheSammyreynolds]

If he wrote a book, I would read it. I hope he makes a course with you. I would definitely buy it.

[@BrettPapa]

We will see what we can do!

[@Ben-Ken]

I would love to get some exercises for playing lead without a pic. I'm watching how effortlessly he uses the right hand.

[@BrettPapa]

Ah that is a good idea.

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

COME TO PAPA ! … love ❤️ all the vids 👍🏻😎…. This one is right up there … Tom is a true professional , never misses a note and if he did , who cares ! Lol, amazing taste ….

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

Sad in a beautiful way......

[@BrettPapa]

For sure

[@ac8704]

Tom is just a master. I would listen to him play over just about anyone else. Incredible.

[@lp59pete]

If I just knew a fraction of what Tom’s forgotten, I’d be a much better guitarist. Fantastic.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha

[@ButternoteBackingTracks]

Tom is a fantastic guitarist and musician...but boy, I worry about his terrible posture when playing!

[@GIBKEL]

Using the thirds example reminded me of Mike Campbells approach on Break Down. I love that psychic tension. Fleetwood Mac was a master of building that tension so it was no surprise that Stevie Nicks used the Heartbreakers to record her solo records. Tom has so much to impart. Sweet jam with that 9-11 slide. Soulful!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for watching!

[@jjbs58]

Larry is at the top of his game . . . . fantastic. The way he theorizes the harmonies he plays are so Hendrixish with a classy Gibson flare . . . and who needs any pedals - although a 80s vintage chorus, with a slight delay may accentuate it all some . . . fantastic PROFESSIONAL guitarist... He really should get a tame stylish competent bass player and a knowledgeable progressive keyboardist and turn the recorders on . . . and leave em on as long as they are all together wanting to play. Great video.

[@lewistempleman9752]

Bikini try on video?

[@StefanGBucher]

Weird fact: KZbin is putting hard right survivalist J6er ads against your content. Not sure if you have any control over that, but it's weeeeird. There's you and Tom doing lovely stuff, and then there's Beardy McCammo growling, "It's about to go down! Let me help you prep for the revolution!"

[@BrettPapa]

Lol well that's a new one!

[@dbb124]

The chord progressions sort of reminds me of the Divinyls song punxie

[@JashidulislamHridoy]

You can watch this song if you want. A wonderful song. Hope you will be impressed (Gonna Be You (Lyric Video)).....

[@jwuman]

awesome Nuggets in every minute of this video...gonna be a long winter in the woodshed...lol...love it...thx Gents!!!

[@BrettPapa]

More coming soon!