Рет қаралды 54,105
1:16 - Chord charts
2:30 - Intro explained
4:03 - Dominant chord double stops
6:07 - Double stop hybrid picking
6:40 - Bar 4 to 5 transition
8:30 - Descending minor 7th chords (Dickey Betts)
9:49 - Major 6th voicing (Dickey Betts)
11:22 - Trills vs. hybrid picking
13:28 - Double stop bend
14:48 - Double stop bend variation
16:30 - Double stop walk down
18:13 - Duane's famous pentatonic fill
If you’ve ever wondered about the correct way to play the Allman Brothers’ legendary arrangement of the blues classic “Stormy Monday”, look no further. All the chords, rhythmic devices and fills are broken down and explained clearly here for the first time on KZbin. These chords have confounded numerous guitarists for decades and it’s all too common to hear the song played incorrectly. Now you can learn it properly!
It’s no secret that the Allmans’ arrangement of this tune was heavily influenced by Bobby “Blue” Bland’s version, with Duane Allman quoting guitarist Wayne Bennett almost note for note in places. But it wasn’t just the lead work that captivated the Brothers. A careful listen to the Fillmore East version reveals that the Florida boys had studied all the rhythmic work of Bobby Bland’s blueprint. And the subtleties were not lost on Dickey and Duane. Listen closely as they mimic Wayne Bennett’s chord voicings, picking patterns and trills. It’s this attention to detail that truly elevated the Brothers above their many peers. Defying all logic, they somehow achieved a level of maturity in their early 20s that most players won’t reach in a lifetime of practice and study. Just listen to Duane’s restraint as he nearly whispers the chords under his brother’s soulful crooning. And check out how Dickey and Duane never step on each other’s toes. On the contrary, their playing is always complimentary and self effacing: always playing to serve the song, as opposed to an inflated ego. It represents maturity that is nothing less than astonishing.
Duane Allman and Dickey Betts get loads of well deserved credit for they incendiary lead playing, but far too often their remarkable rhythm work is overshadowed and not discussed. It’s the aim of this lesson to shine a spotlight on this shamefully overlooked aspect of the Brothers’ playing. Eat a peach folks!
PS - a sincere thank you to subscriber Michael Cornelius for planting the seed for this video! Also, an enormous thank you to my good friend Eric Heiberg who created the drum backing track for this lesson. And lastly, in case anyone is wondering, I’m wearing an Elephant Ear Studios T-shirt. If you’re looking for an outstanding recording facility with full overnight accommodations in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US, please give them a call! www.elephantea...
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