Do This To Sound Better Right Away!

[@jimc6687]

Reminds me of Cream's (Eric's) Spoonful, Jeff!! Thanks for the great tip! Jim C.

[@tommyraper3895]

I keep hearing Spoonful by Howling Wolf in that tweaked 3rd...

[@oscarlebassiste3530]

Thanks Jeff!

[@JeffMcErlain]

You are welcome!

[@fivewattworld]

Great reminders

[@philjones8693]

I was reading the comments section without my glasses on and was wondering why Keith said "great reindeers" thought it must be a seasonal thing!

[@mattc2674]

Just discovered your channel - it’s great! Also that DGT is gorgeous!

[@darrencpayne]

Extremely valuable lesson. Thank you

[@JeffMcErlain]

You're very welcome!

[@letterli]

GREAT as always!!! Sooooo great these vids! MANY MANY thanks Jeff!

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thank you and you are welcome!!

[@AriaMehr648]

Thanks man, i appreciate that🌹⚘️

[@musiccreation1198]

Awesome lesson Jeff. As a beginner, that "first finger bend down" vs other fingers bending up...gold.

[@JeffMcErlain]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@JohnB-ht1hq]

I’ve watched similar videos that tell you to use these notes. Jeff, this video is far and away the best explanation of *how* to effectively use them over both major and minor progressions. No one has done a better job explaining the subtle differences of how much to bend a flatted third in different scenarios, and the mechanics of sustaining into the target note or cutting off the bend. I’ve heard these techniques for years and never quite been able to put my finger on the difference between what I hear on record and what I play - so much makes sense now. Thanks, Jeff!

[@mikedr1549]

Great reminder - I need to work on this more. Wonderful playing and great tone Jeff!

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thank you kindly!

[@barryjmccormack]

Finally an explanation of these notes-excellent !! Love it

[@JeffMcErlain]

Happy to help!

[@manhalnaddour125]

What a nice DGT you have! Thanks for the lesson

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thank you. It’s a good one!!

[@davidLPST]

Jeff, the tone and bends and just wonderful goodness in this video are really sublime. Your touch is so so good.

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thank you David. 🙏🏻

[@davidLPST]

@@JeffMcErlain no worries Jeff it's, 4.15pm in the UK, pitch black outside and it's been raining for 18 hours of the last 30. But it's all okay as I have your channel on and it's a total joy to listen to you. All the best.

[@harrybee3093]

Very important lesson, thank you Jeff!

[@Surge_LaChance]

That guitar is GORGEOUS. 🔥🔥🔥

[@JeffMcErlain]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@robertph1787]

Thank you so much for that lesson

[@JeffMcErlain]

You are welcome!

[@johnk7147]

learned these from you during the lockdowns....game changers...🙏

[@JeffMcErlain]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@griptechaustralia]

Great lesson, thanks!!

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thank you!!

[@babagadoush1]

Man I love your channel

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thank you!

[@pbshobby4183]

Thanks for a great lesson and for making the info available for free on your site. Glad I "discovered" you !

[@JeffMcErlain]

You are welcome!!

[@Bob-ir2bj]

Important lesson, thanks Jeff. Also dug the quick pic of the hounds, I've got a piti too, wonderful dogs.

[@JeffMcErlain]

They are!! Both rescues and they are the best.

[@judwatkins9478]

A great tip for all of us bluesy pickers. Good teaching!

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thank you!!

[@keith.messier]

That lick at 9:05 sounds so cool but is so tough to pull off because of the need to keep the second note unbent. Nice lesson, Jeff. Happy Holidays!

[@JeffMcErlain]

It’s tricky! Happy holidays to you too!!

[@mikehoehn1475]

Prs sounds good

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thanks. It has Ron Ellis Pickups in it. The Signature set.

[@LNROKR55]

Great stuff Jeff, little Saturday morning blues to jam with on my brownie Strat. Just got back from Babies, finally found my old blue jeans! Love it man, you’re the best! Peace ☮

[@mikedr1549]

I bought his backing tracks package just to get that one!

[@LNROKR55]

@@mikedr1549 Thanks man, track#9 ZZ Tops 1st Album. Enjoy!

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thanks man!!!

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

Ive been doing that and didnt even know it

[@chuckfarley7642]

I believe the old Blues masters referred to this as “making it talk” :-)

[@chuckfarley7642]

In that vein, bending the 5 sounds like the Charlie Brown teacher :-)

[@JeffMcErlain]

😂

[@skipneumann1]

Channeling the other great Jeff Beck

[@JeffMcErlain]

He is my favorite. Difficult not to…😅

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful day Jeff also do you have regrets when looking back in life ❤😊

[@TheBhannah]

That’s the spoonful lick !

[@richpesce]

Super tone, I'm assuming that's the Divided cause it's lit up.

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thanks! Yup the Divided!

[@carlosclaptrix]

I think Clapton often oscillated between the minor and major third.

[@JeffMcErlain]

He did indeed.

[@bazilbrushrocks]

Ahh Jeff I thought I was going to sound better right away but you already taught me this. How about some more tricks? 😂

[@JeffMcErlain]

You can never be too good at this… 😉😂.

[@jfjusa1]

very nice guitar! is that a custom DG?

[@JeffMcErlain]

Wood library!

[@AriaMehr648]

Mr. Mcerlain, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable wisdom and guidance you've shared through TrueFire. Your teachings have been a source of inspiration for me over the past several months, and I can't thank you enough for the treasures of knowledge I've gained. May your days continue to shine with brilliance. Warm regards, Ahmad, Hailing from the land of Iran ❤️

[@JeffMcErlain]

Thank you VERY much!!! I really appreciate you letting me know and it makes my day to know you are enjoying the lessons and guitar. All the best from the land of Brooklyn!

[@greggromano5577]

Spoonful Cream

[@shawnbailey7827]

Hey jeff, love the channel and just pre bought the six week boot camp cant wait. This isnt a criticism, just for my own knowledge. But is the very subtle fret buzzing in the notes between the 3-4min mark normal string noise? All my guitars have it and drives me crazy!!😂

[@JeffMcErlain]

Ha! Yeah part of playing electric guitar IMO. My action is kinda medium, I never actually measure it…. Thanks for joining the Boot Camp!!! I’m looking forward to it!

[@barsalla]

What model is that devided by 13? Great tone❗️

[@JeffMcErlain]

EDT 19/29!

[@barsalla]

@@JeffMcErlain Thank you very much❣️

[@sheercerebralpower]

These are 011s,no?

[@JeffMcErlain]

Nah 10’s.

[@sheercerebralpower]

@@JeffMcErlain True…Even BB told Billy G: „Why do you work so hard, Boy?“

[@ddugan64]

playing your PRS... play it much? I tried one and didn't buy it, thought it too bassy...

[@JeffMcErlain]

Play it all the time! I put Ron Ellis pickups in it and like it much better. As for the bassy, I never noticed that from this gtr.