Eugene's trickbag Guitar Lesson Standard Tuning

[@小林義和絵画ちゃんねる]

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[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

ご清覧ありがとうございました。私はスティーブヴァイがマスターであることに同意しますこれは私の謙虚な賛辞です。もう一度ご覧いただきありがとうございます。

[@小林義和絵画ちゃんねる]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic さん わざわざ日本語で返信ありがとうございます。 私はあなたも数年前に短いトラックの曲のKZbinを見て以降大ファンです。 BOSSのデモンストレーションもしてますよね。 あなたの独自のチューニングから出されるフレーズがすごく好きです。

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@小林義和絵画ちゃんねる あなたは元気です。私は日本が大好きで、何度も訪れることができてとても嬉しかったです。私のビデオを見てくれてありがとう。ではごきげんよう

[@superflysoulbrother]

Make sure you hit that very last note if you want to keep your soul

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

😂 indeed. Thx for watching

[@liamstrauss5477]

You have so much in your bag as a player. I did speak to you several years back in Liverpool but did not realize how good of a player you are. One of England`s finest players that`s for sure.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you Liam, that's cool of you to say so... Maybe catch you next time I'm up that way. All the best 👍🎸

[@briantyhy4880]

Thanks for the logical breakdown of Eugene,s trick bag. Alex you make it look so simply easy. I give it a go slow and section by sections. cheers your the bestest Alex

[@nicholasbrierton6851]

Holy... Alex this was such a generous lesson to provide for free and it's awesome to hear some of your insights regarding this piece. Not to mention you changed to E standard for all us mortals haha. Thanks a ton man!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure man... I'm pleased that you guys are enjoying it... All the best mate.

[@san85putra]

Bunch of thanks Sir Alex 👍🏼

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure man, enjoy. ;-)

[@TheOriginalSindini]

When you say that's the tough part, it's because you're playing wrong, Alex. That last lick has slides in it. Very easy when played right👍

[@luigicimbro3006]

Alex is so nice to see your tutorials and how do you make everything look so "simple" Thanks

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure Luigi, good luck if you try to learn it. ;-)

[@twm1452]

I agree

[@brunofontes6170]

Thanks master! Hugs from Brazil

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure, You're welcome! Thanks for watching. 👍😎

[@cleavey100]

Thanks Alex, great lesson.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure I'm glad you enjoyed it.. All the best and thx for watching. 👍

[@Stevin13]

What a perfect lessons and what a nice video! You're the greatest !

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure Stevin13 I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck if you decide to learn it. ;-) 👍

[@SomeKindOfMadman]

Amazing kind sir. You’re a legend Alex. This is must know Paganini solo piece for any guitarist to have in their back pocket. Cheers!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you mate, yeah it's a lot of fun. It certainly worth a learn for any guitarist. All the best 👍

[@danaeverhart6487]

Happy Valentines Day to all your Family Alex!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you Dana, I hope you had a good one too. ;-)

[@ВиталийЯныков]

Interesting lesson!💥 Thanks!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@simonpeterjoimil1573]

Did u play it in standard tune??🤯🤯 Amazing mate❤️!! What kind of brain u have😱🤯

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hahah thanks man, yes I thought this lesson in standard but I played the performance in my Hybrid Tuning 4th's with Open E and B string. ;-) All the best man. 😎👍

[@MrPhrygianmaniac]

thank you so much Alex ! I'll give it a try for sure ! it's fun and also a great way to practice the kind of things I almost never practice.

[@yarvai1865]

Amazing 🎸

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

👍🙏🎸 Thanks very much

[@yarvai1865]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic 🤝🙏

[@andyroger2770]

Wonderful to watch this breakdown..Thankyou Alex..

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Aaaahhhhhhh Thank you sir....

[@yakim1]

Noticed this lesson from your cover - thanks for putting effort to teach this piece

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

It's my pleasure, I hope you enjoy it. Have fun with it and all the best

[@TheK20sedan]

Doing the lords work Alex, thanks man

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Doing my best mate, thx for watching👍

[@alexgtheguitarist2085]

Alex ,thank you so much for sharing.you are amazing guitar player with good heart.you're d'best!!!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure mate, thank you for watching 👍🎸🙏

[@alisonlimamusic4992]

Thanks Mr Hutchings!!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure. ENjoy. 👍🎸🙏

[@kevinharrington4009]

Wonderful lesson, Thank you for sharing

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it. ;-)

[@piotrkochanek2178]

and this is it... great job again . Thank You ... ;-)

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure, have fun mate. 👍

[@carlosrelampago2279]

Nice work Alex.🙏🙏 The best tutorial i Saw until now, about that jewel piece of music. 🤘🤘🖤

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure Carlos, I'm glad you enjoyed it. ;-)

[@andyroger2770]

Amazing..!!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

AAAhHHhhhhh Hello Sirrrr..👍😎🤣

[@ksorkopzumi8176]

Thanks u share

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure, You’re welcome 😊

[@MrLeoMalmsteen]

Thanks a lot Alex!!!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure! Have fun if you decide to learn it. ;-)

[@toneseeker87]

Thank you Alex!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure, have fun with it. 👍

[@claudionovaes9454]

You're great musician and guitar player.Amazing lesson.THANK YOU.I'm from BRAZIL.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you very much! All the best to you, from UK 👍

[@aryavats7536]

Finally it sounds nice!!!! Thank you sooooo much...

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure I'm glad you enjoyed it. All the best 👍

[@nikiprag9184]

Great player Mr Alex hutch

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thanks mate 👍🎸🙏

[@chriscortez7010]

super nice guitar! excellent teacher!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thanks a lot! Much appreciated 👍😎🎸

[@samiRetro777]

That low E sound rattling my whole desktop Great Lesson brother !

[@othomas1825]

Thanks for this alex! I going to practice

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure, have fun and good luck with it...👍

[@saulfernando557]

Hi, I want to thank u for such an organized and interactive video, this is the only tuto where hammer ones are used with the sweep picking it makes it way easier to play and memorize; I was about to stop trying to learn this song I really like, thanks for your help. Sorry my english:

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

It's my pleasure, I'm Glad it was helpful! All the very best to you and good luck 👍🎸🙏

[@Ransel_music]

Great lesson Alex! Thanks for sharing.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure man, glad you enjoyed it. 👍😎🎸

[@trident1314]

Awsome Alex...you made it look easy!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you Hamish, it sure is tricky but a lot of fun once you break it down. Thx for watching and good luck if you decide to learn it. All the best 👍

[@danaeverhart6487]

Great Alex! You are the Top my friend! Bravo Sir Alex 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thanks for sharing your talent with us all! Peace ✌🏻️Dana

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure man, thanks for watching 😎👍

[@crimdinhong6858]

太棒了，感谢教学

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

我的荣幸

[@boyetmedalla1425]

Luv it bro🤟

[@kxmrock]

Yes! The Lesson

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Good luck... 👍

[@agamonal]

Great Alex as always, you are a great musician

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thx mate. 👍

[@psycofdo]

for me, the most important part was missing: playing with the actual high speed technique, and focusing on your right hand shot from the neck. The most difficult thing with this piece is to figure out right hand picking, and playing slowly you sometimes alternate and sometime sweep between the strings. All that can be clarified when if you record yourself playing at 75% or 80% speed.Nice lesson.

[@danaeverhart6487]

Alex I know there are parts that I could perform with much practice, but my fingers and my hands have become stiff and less than good! But I accept these things that come with the aging process, but that surely won't stop me from watching and listening to you my friend. Thank you for all you do! I still do a rough version of Steve Vai's " For the Love of God" that is enough for me. Lol peace 🍻 Cheers Alex

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Nice one Dana, hopefully you can pick up a few things here and there from this. For the Love of God is a great piece too, one of the classics. Thx again for watching. 👍 All the best

[@trustyaxe]

I'm 53 and have played on and off my entire life. Nowadays, however, when I do play I like to start slowly and build up speed...not that I've ever been a fast player. I'm saying when we get this age, we really need to warm up for just about everything first, lol. Don't give up.

[@MecchaKakkoi]

A classic!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Yeah man, what a masterpiece. Thx for watching. 👍

[@hollywoodactress]

I will defo be watching this to learn what’s going on in the song 👍

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Go for it, I really do teach 100% how i play it. Have fun and best of luck. 👍🎸

[@hollywoodactress]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic thanks Alex. Btw I commented on your other video which you do the playthrough on the song. I am never one to push another persons video but I thought you might like to check it out. He is another “Alex” :D and plays both guitar parts of the duel. It is very good and entertaining to watch. However his acting and script is a little different . Btw I like your blue G&L tele Take care

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@hollywoodactress No worries man, send me a link and I'll have a look... Thx again. 👍😎

[@hollywoodactress]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic here it is, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvaqKClZc-VipI . Like I said the script and actoring is unusual but the guitar playing is good 👍

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@hollywoodactress Hey man, thx for sharing... I checked it out, yeah I know what you mean it's quite random but fun... He did a good job of doing the whole thing.. very entertaining. All the best 👍

[@bhutchin1996]

This reminds me of learning this from tabs in a guitar magazine back in the 1980s. The shifting part is hard and I resorted to pull-offs too because it's so fast, even if it's supposed to be more staccato than legato. I think the tab had the last note as a bend to super high B (1/29), which is hard enough on a 24-fret, not to mention a 21-fret Telecaster like the one Eugene Martone was playing.

[@MJOHNGUITAR]

Great !! master Alex 🙂🎸🎸

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Cheers John, good luck if you decide to learn it. ;-)

[@MJOHNGUITAR]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic of course, if practicing and practicing with your methodology is great 🙂🤘🤘🎸🎸

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@MJOHNGUITAR Good luck man. 👍

[@Elias_Sotomayor]

Great lesson :)

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thanks so much! 😃

[@thorndog100]

Brilliant as always Mr.H. I have just got up to the end of the arpeggios and now ready for the fast run to the end. It is so good to see this in a different light. I always used to get tongue/finger twisted because of the way the tab was written before. Didnt think to change it of course. lol. I still do the B diminished run diagonally. It just feels right to me. But thank you for putting the time into this timeless piece. One to enjoy for ever. Peace Mr.H

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Nice one man, I'm sure you'll get it in no time.... Re B diminished, yeah course do what feels the most natural for you... Good luck mate and it's my pleasure to do this for you guys. Enjoy. 👍😎

[@thorndog100]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic 🎸👌🎶🎸✨

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@thorndog100 😎👍🎸

[@thorndog100]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic Dude. A lot of it is coming back to me. I can play it through start to finish slowly now. Just needs nice polishing and Im there. Also do you have any tips on the tone of the piece because your tone is so accurate, I would like to try and get that sound. Cheers again Mr.H/ You really are the BEST...Peace

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@thorndog100 Wow, that's great man... I'd be fascinated to see your take if you ever upload... As for the tone I used a crunch channel but not too high and a slight boost... More treble than I would normally use and a shit ton of Reverb... 😂😂 Good luck man....

[@rayancosta1851]

AMAZING...

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Have fun with it. 😎👍🎸🤘

[@godbyone]

I always had trouble with part 2 of Paganini part. . It’s been awhile but I think he has a better way. I used. Tab from a mag .

[@Classic_DionysuS]

I really want Vai to come out and do a lesson on the opening arpeggios on how exactly HE played it. Alex is one of the best guitarists out there - and I still don't like the way he transcribed this because it involves a lot of rolling (like the Dminor arpeggio) and you use the percussiveness of what Steve did.

[@damianval4626]

I'm obviously really late to the party on this one mate but I'm an avid watcher of all you do👍🏼my question is "why does this piece (to this day ) give so many guitarists so many problems 🤷don't Think I've heard anyone play it "JUST RIGHT" to this day.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

No worries man, and thanks for checking out the vids.... Well I could talk in great length about this but let's just say it is a tricky piece for a variety of reasons and personally I believe the original could well have been a comp of a few takes together as it's very difficult to 'perform' it all the way through well.... Each section has difficulty and you could play it 100 times and 1 time you'd play the first bit perfectly then the middle bit suffer or visa versa... Now that also being said I'm sure if someone was really adamant they wanted to play it it IS certainly possible but it's a question of time and intent. I like the piece but was only prepared to spend a matter of days on it whilst other may invest more time into it.... HAhahah Just realised I've basically given you the long answer.. 😂🤣 but in short it's a matter of time, I don't think most people are willing to spend the time required to get this fully up to Performance Standard, but acceptable standard is good enough for me. Goodness I think this is my longest comment ever... And I'm sure I really answered your question either really 😂🤣😂 Anyway thanks for watching mate and all the best 👍🎸🙏

[@damianval4626]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic I'm honoured 😀for some reason my phone didn't alert me to your reply 🤷bloody phones🤦thanx heaps for doing what you do mate,your an inspiration 👍🏼🇦🇺

[@damianval4626]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic PS:your answer is kinda what I knew deep down but didn't want to hear😞 I was 10 when crossroads come out and playing eugines trickbag was every guitarists dream!! I had that chance my great 10 farewell assembly and butchered it😩🤣I've never tried to play it again but your lesson nearly got me back on board 🤏... nearly 🤣

[@RandyWillcox]

STANDARD TUNING??? HUZZAH!!! 🙏🏻 Thank you! 🙌🏻❤️

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

My pleasure mate, I'm glad you're enjoying it... Have fun. 👍😎🎸

[@RandyWillcox]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic Oh, I am! Of course, 4ths tuning would have given me an excuse to bail out. 😂😳

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@RandyWillcox hahah excellent... no excuses now then mate... Go for it. 👍

[@scottperrin9655]

Amazing as usual sir! Quick question...what are the 2 knobs centered under the before? Apologies if you've already answered this, I looked in the comments and didn't see it being asked. Cheers!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

THanks mate no worries.... this guitar has a G and B bender attached, so it's the holes where they should go... Thanks for watching....

[@scottperrin9655]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic oh DAMN! That's fantastic. Thank you so much for replying

[@beedomguitars]

I still play this track today. It’s very rewarding and still a challenge. I love it. Is it still folklore that vai picked every note of this in alternate picking. I can only find one video of vai playing this live. Good lesson Alex butler. Good to see it broken down in chunks. Look forward to the next video.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thank you Andrew, yes it's a challenge for sure... I'm sure Vai did pick it alternate and I used to play it that way years ago but since becoming an economy guy it was hard to go back. I'd be very interested to see the one of Vai playing it... Cheers for watching mate. 👍

[@beedomguitars]

If you type in Steve vai crossroads dual live in KZbin it comes up. It’s him and mike keneally. That’s the closest I’ve seen it to him playing it live.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@beedomguitars Nice one man, I just watched it.... Interesting he omitted the Arpeggio section... but still, nice to see him do it live.... Thx for the tip. Cheers for now.

[@beedomguitars]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic glad you watched it. Think that is the closest we will get to seeing him play it. See you in the next video.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@beedomguitars I think you're right mate... still it's very cool that he played the rest of the scene too, it's such a cool ending to a movie... All the best 👍😎

[@francescocusato]

Mostro

[@tanaykedia3267]

Love this lesson. Can you help me with the amp settings. I have a bullet strat. Thank you so much

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi Tanay, I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson... I'm afraid I can't remember my settings now but what I would say is I used a crunch channel but turned the gain way down low... I hope that helps. All the best 👍

[@daynenichols3745]

Alex were you playing through the iron heart? How do you rate them all round? Thanks in advance and wicked content. Content is getting better and better!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hey mate, yes I used the Iron heart, i think it's pretty great all round, I've been using it pretty exclusively for the last 18 months I'd say.... Really pleased you're enjoying the content. Speak soon 👍😎🎸

[@daynenichols3745]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic is it the 60w head and 2x12 cab?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@daynenichols3745 It's the 120w head I think... but Cab wise I'm actually going through something called a Waza Tube amp expander by Boss. It allows you to take the signal from the head straight into your sound card... but otherwise yes I love 2x12's. Cheers for now.

[@countrypicker79]

Hello Great lesson. How play steve vai the arpegios orginial? Is it econemy picking or pur alternate picking? I think orginial alternate picking???? Greetings from germany . You are amazing guitar player!!!

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Oh wow now I can play it! Na I’m jk I have been working on this for a couple years on and off and I cannot get the Paganini part up to speed (after the arpeggios)

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

I'm sure you'll get there mate... Have fun & Good luck 👍

[@vladx.x7174]

Hello Alex i have a question do you think its okay if i play the paganini part with hammer ons? Its more comfortable for me.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Of course mate, feel free to play it in what ever makes you comfortable. I hope you enjoyed the lesson. All the best 👍

[@chadgarber]

What it be easier to sweep pick the a minor shape up and down on the first part?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hey Chad, I'm not sure If you're referring to the arpeggio at the beginning or the main Paganini section, either way there are many ways to play both, so I guess it's a matter of preference. This way is very comfortable for me so I thought I would share that, But of course I would suggest you play it the way that's most comfortable for you. Thank you for washing and all the very best. 👍

[@sarandeula6194]

Beautiful tele😍but i wonder how its super noiseless..

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thanks man, well it might be my new high quality Cable I started using... I did a review of it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqi7pp6ladV-rNE I definitely think it helps. Thanks for watching,

[@sarandeula6194]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic yes i have already watched it....I never miss any of your videos😎

[@leeDs718]

Alex, I love your Asat Classic! Is this a prototype of yours or from the custom shop?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Thx mate, it's from the Custom shop I believe.... I bought it second hand years ago.. ;-) Thx for watching

[@sylwestersosniak220]

!!!

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

👍😎

[@edytjhin7282]

Eugene crab

[@thijsvanoeffelt]

Thanks Alex! Do you use .008 strings on your T model as well?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi mate, these are Rotosound 10's Thx for watching. And Good luck.

[@Kisuke_urahara98]

Que no es el guitarrista de Steven Wilson ?

[@danaeverhart6487]

View 489th! Superb

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Cheers Dana, are you going to have a go at this?

[@danaeverhart6487]

This is out of my realm Alex ha ha !

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@danaeverhart6487 I'm sure you could pick up some of it at least... Either way I appreciate you watching. All the best

[@tonyred520]

Eugene's Ad Bag..

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

😂🤘 That made me laugh... I hope you enjoy the lesson none the less.

[@TheOriginalSindini]

​​@@AlexHutchingsMusicnever the less, I'm right and you are wrong. Keep playing it that way if you want👍🇨🇦

[@dariomolinelli8321]

Hello!! what is the actual tempo in the triad part? 11:50

[@axeaddiction796]

Alex do you alternate pick the pPaganinni part?

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hi mate, traditionally yes but in recent years I've adopted the Economy approach, so that's what I'm using in this video.... Good luck with it and all the best 👍

[@axeaddiction796]

@@AlexHutchingsMusic yeah I wish I could alternate pick this part quickly but I just find it so unnatural to use outside picking so I use economy when I can.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

@@axeaddiction796 Yeah man, I understand... I'm sure it sounds great. All the best 👍

[@Liquidmaster1006]

3 -4. lol just subscribed to your channel.Borrow your guitar for 15 minutes mate:) Just kidding:)))). Always Be safe mate. Stay safe ever then. Good Luck. Take Care. My nice and humble friend here love humble person ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Many thanks man, yeah you're welcome to borrow my guitar anytime... Next time I'm in Singapore you can! ;-) All the best man, 👍😎

[@artbremer4076]

He is not playing it from the 5th position. Every video on KZbin teaches it wrong. Everyone is seem to be using the PDF transcription from the internet. The magic happens when it's played as if on a classical guitar starting from the 1st/open position arpeggios and running up and down the neck...

[@bradsims5116]

What's up with the peasant tuning. Sorry , standard tuning is shit .

[@AlexHutchingsMusic]

Hey Brad, well I decided to teach it in standard to appeal to most guitarists out there however my performance version I played in 4ths. Well actually in my Hybrid tuning, to allow for the open strings in this piece. You could always slow it down if you're learning it in 4ths... Link below for your convenience. All the best and thx for watching 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHzPpmicgN1onq8

[@xplct2]

I’ve seen many different versions of this, I thought it was all the same 😊