Kirk Fletcher: Blues Masterclass

A classic lesson in contemporary blues guitar from Kirk Fletcher himself. Link below includes full music and tab, plus audio to play along with.
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[@mountain_girl]

The world is a better place with Kirk Fletcher in it.

[@chriskopin5142]

I'm not going to lie: I did not want this video to end. Kirk seems like such a down to earth kind of guitarist and it's really refreshing to see someone who plays so well and remains so humble at the same time. Loads of good vibes!

[@bartreija3252]

Chris Kopin met him norms super cool

[@mattgilbert7347]

I can second that. Never met in person, communicated very briefly online, just a real human being. Props.

[@nukhanlee1618]

@Chris Kopin, #Exactly!! Anybody with a good sense of wot #TheBlues should be like wouldn't want this kinda thing to ever end just like that!! 👍👑

[@briannelms72]

He's a friend of a friend and a great guy and fun to hang with!

[@brownmoney27]

Why would you have lied?

[@wasteyelo1]

This is long overdue. The guys touch is incredible.

[@JoeyJoelBand]

People say Kirk seems so down to earth, such a nice guy.. Well, he is, and the 'cool' you see, is natural and just his way.. He is one of those players who inspire. If you met him, he is the same out at a gig, or club, as you see now. The only difference is you see him in from of you. He is truly a kind and generous person and inspires all who meets him. One of the most supportive genuine persons I have encountered in the industry.

[@BBQ1953]

JoeyJoelBand - Thank you for that commentary, Joey. Knowing that his persona matches his playing is affirming. Again, thank you!

[@34bully]

His voice is so calming

[@chezchundy8892]

The way he speaks and carries himself just makes me smile. Great humble dude, amazing guitarist.

[@veeshead]

Ian Cochrane I’m really with you. No bs. Just a great player and nice guy.

[@stratman9449]

What a lovely person Kirk is.....and a great blues player too....what more do you want.....cheers..

[@mascaradeferrobanda]

I will not lie, today my day was so sad, so depressing, this video, so inspiring, made me really happy, contagious and inspiring, God bless you all

[@BBQ1953]

Joe Marcos - When I was young, I fell hard for Blues guitar. I received my first guitar when I was 10 and I found, almost immediately, that playing made my lonely days less so, my headaches not hurt so much, and my sorrow at the loss of loved ones not so debilitating. Kirk’s playing touches off so many wonderful feelings inside. I think if the world could experience someone playing music like that, this world would finally know a global day of peace!

[@solidsnake7302]

GOD SAYS : FUCK U ALL

[@juanesquivelmadrid]

God bless you too, brother!

[@stephenhanlin2388]

halavejus ciurkslys like God would say that, loser

[@pookievanderbilt6889]

I’m glad you found something that lifted you up man. Bless you and I hope God blesses us all

[@ecarteringram]

Tone and touch. Kirk is a listener, obviously. Seen him backing many greats; He is a headliner now; very well deserved. Humble, fresh, and passionate.

[@jimmanire3646]

It's a great thing when you hear someone play so natural and fresh and alive and you get to discover it all over again.

[@NathanHatesYoutubeHandles]

can we talk about how fresh this guys whole aesthetic is holy cow

[@enriquemendez1507]

I'm eating out of his hand when I listen to his insight

[@cuellar23]

What a ray of sunshine this guy is. Thank you for posting.

[@EvaluateAssimilate]

Soon as he spoke, I went in to relax mode. What a voice! My musical diet has another ingredient in the form of this guy. Thank you for bring that to my attention!

[@Blues-man.]

Mr. Fletcher seems like such a pleasant person, every interview he does is great, what a great talent !

[@bostonhayworth1264]

This gentleman is not only a fantastic player but also a gifted teacher and communicator with a warmth that radiates from a great soul.

[@52goldtop]

The control on those bends, just perfect 👌🏼

[@RememberTheRegs]

That tone. That playing. Just perfect. And what a nice down to earth guy.

[@knutkurt6614]

I didn't know Kirk at all. Just saw him for the first time and heard his voice. His style of music, his way of playing the blues in a manifold way, gave me again more inspirations. Especially also by the sound of his guitar and: his voice. Oh yes, I am 69 years old. Bought a used Telecaster MIM and got lucky with it. Am totally in love with it. Thanks for the information and stay well. Regards Volker

[@tomminet]

Not only a brilliant guitarist and stylist, but easily the most charming guy on the circuit today. A joy to listen to and a joy to be in conversation with. Thanks, Guitarist Magazine!

[@dadnelson4008]

Just found this guy...today's a great day!!!

[@EdBender]

So refreshing to see such a giant of guitar using such a humble pedalboard... simplicity is indeed the ultimate sophistication...

[@lathumpipe]

Love listening to this man speak about music. His passion just comes through.

[@NovaRedBaron]

What a relaxed, exquisite, and technically masterful playing style. I could listen to him play all day. Would love to see him play live. Thank you for posting this. 🎸🙂

[@goswo]

Musicality and touch at highest level. Him, Josh and Matt, amazing guitarists

[@partridgejoshua]

Kirk Fletcher is my favorite living guitarist. His tone is just my favorite. That mulan tele is amazing it looks like a tele and sounds like a 335.

[@genem9725]

Playing a guitar is a lifetime learning process.

[@Domn879]

Although most give up after a week.

[@dwaynebuckner6987]

I’m 60 and just started my electric guitar playing journey…I wished this gentleman could come by my house and teach me how to play like he does …and pick his brain of knowledge some…

[@ordinarypablo]

This man have such a fine style, it’s amazing.

[@Redtenbachersfunkestra]

Love the warmth of it all!

[@MrJaapdeboer]

Been listening to the new album on repeat, and Kirk is quickly turning into one of my favorite blues players!

[@sunburntaquaticape6694]

Kirk is such a versatile player, great sounding solo tones, swinging rythmn and would grace the stage with any of the greats!

[@robertrouleau1000]

Fantastic individual. A very generous person in sharing his technique with us. Thank you Kirk.

[@davomontgomeryda3rd]

I think Kirk could probably nail a voice impression of that Allstate guy... “Are you in good hands”.

[@BBQ1953]

TexasTornado187 - Dennis Haysbert...played the Sergeant Major on the series The Unit. Also played Pres. Palmer on 24. But I don’t think he sounds like anybody but Kirk Fletcher.

[@BBQ1953]

TexasTornado187 - Yep

[@veeshead]

The Clouds Have Eyes as silly as that sounds, you’re correct!!!

[@jordanfender3085]

And his guitar is definitely “in good hands”

[@felineth56]

Master class by a master player!....Such a gentle soul as well!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Thank You for keeping it SLOW and AUTHENTIC. Excellent Guitar Playing .

[@rafielslade2525]

One of my favorite guitarists. Seriously one of my dream gigs is to share the stage with this fantastic musician🤙🏽

[@Jshib]

Man fantastic tone! I'm more of a strat guy but Kirk makes the tele sing with so much character! I'm so impressed by the warmth he can get out of his guitar.

[@jakobcampbell5475]

Man, I just discovered this dude a few months ago. I am glad I did. I have learned t so many awesome blues riffs. Kirk, you tha man!!!!

[@claytronico]

watched a buddy guy video many years ago where he showed how he would play finger style with a pick jammed in a crease in his palm, to switch it up, with the pick ready to go at moments notice. The trick was in switching between the two and not dropping them on stage when switching.

[@fearbabyriffs]

Kirk knows to let music flow/breathe not just robot metronomic parts. Thank you for service sir.

[@jefferylord3068]

this guys playing is amazing, i watched him jam with josh smith on a nrmans rare guitars video that just knocked me out!!!!

[@stuckinthemiddlewithyou9998]

Ditto

[@unclematt3168]

could watch this all day - more please Kirk

[@DavidKennaway1]

Kirk is a great blues player. What I love is his overdrive tone is an extension of his clean tone using mainly the guitar volume to overdrive the amp. Also his days in the swing bands has really paid off giving him a great sense of rhythm. He can sing well too. Kirk and Robben Ford are it for me.

[@stratcat7162]

2 great players couldn't agree more.

[@Wagiblues]

right - for me -sould add Sherman Robertson to this two

[@chadhyde50]

Kirk is such a class act, awesome player too. I'd love to just take a single lesson from him. He makes it look so easy.

[@ceefaxballard4961]

Where have I been? I have only just come across, Kirk. What a fantastic player.

[@BobEstremera]

Kirk is such a treasure.

[@leighsayers2628]

Wouldnt you just love to sit and chat with Kirk....i would imagine the stuff you would learn from a gentle happy man .. awesome!!! From Australia .

[@TheOyeoye000]

That was the cleanest shit I've ever heard.

[@spacepodi]

Cristian Romero I do hope there was a compliment in that somewhere. Lol

[@pereztube2]

what do you mean by clean? as in, he has clean technique?

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Hilarious! I was going to leave the same comment. I support this comment!

[@matthewhorizon6050]

@@pereztube2 you have to ask?

[@pereztube2]

@@matthewhorizon6050 yeah. I dont think his technique is particularly "clean". Even so, its kind of a weird thing to point out in a comment like that lol.

[@fraenkiboii]

What a nice guy!!!! Love his new album

[@rafke182]

Kirk is such a positive guy so sweet and positive vibe kinda guy, i like your playbing also. Your the kinda guy you want to spend time with all the time when your down, he is so positive.h3 makes your day. Thanks kirk 👍👍👍

[@boomerdell]

I agree with what so many others have said here in the Comments: this interview and his playing could've gone on all day long and I would've watched every minute of it, never wanting it to end.

[@normc8169]

Now I know Kirk Fletcher. Amasing touch and sound.

[@ALLVJAG]

Such a gentleman and a guitar hero.

[@3dthenotme877]

Kirk’s playing is so fascinating!!

[@CJZM7777]

Kirk seems like a truly nice guy. Love his playing. He makes it look effortless but as an amateur, I know it's not easy.

[@randalltindall282]

LOVE THE BLUES BROTHER!!!

[@TMillsMusic]

Such a great player, one of my favourites!

[@Ghostfacekilla999]

Love that tele, so clean and awsome tones

[@joemisek]

Kirk Fletcher is awesome, one of the best blues guys working today.

[@rabbirelax]

Such an awesome player, and, down to earth human being. Love him!

[@frederickthompson8686]

What a talent! A very solid guy with some amazing moves.

[@rabbirelax]

I love this man! Such a positive spirit.

[@MrJetavana]

This guy is so cool. So much love for the music.

[@sunjamrblues]

Seems like a very zen-like setup to me, pure essence of tones. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Doug5524]

Loving your new album "Hold On" for me, it is so inspiring

[@j_wah3084]

Finally, a guy who plays those licks as **melodies,** not licks. Straight from the heart. No wankery, just honest, straight up blues. Jeepers. Love the tele, as well.

[@j_wah3084]

OoooEeee I heard some B.B. in there too!

[@fearbabyriffs]

He plays music right? Not ripping through parts with little thought for intention.

[@davidneath8194]

you've got to love his sound and playing!

[@richjohn2497]

Wow! What a lovely sound and feel.

[@arthurc1971]

Beautiful blues licks

Fantastic playing, great personality, some people have it all. Keep it up, Kirk, you're awesome!

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

What a bloody thoroughly flipping nice bloke

[@roncollins6259]

So jealous. As close to perfection as I have heard. Just,wow!

[@pb12661]

he strikes me as the type of guy who's house is spotless. In other words, he has his shit together.

[@JakeKlineMusic]

Inspiration for having all the shit together! Just above, I saw somebody commenting on his humble paddle board, for such a giant. "Simplicity, the ultimate sophistication."

[@veeshead]

What a down to earth guy. Really fantastic playing.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Major respect. A great player, a top human being.

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

Kirk is a class act period..

[@jethreymonroe4119]

Awesome Blues Playing! Great Licks, Tones, Tunes, and Technique!

[@81ghale]

Kirk is so awesome. There's some fantastic guitar playing on the new album. Really good stuff all the way through.

[@pedrotavares8691]

Kool guy....down to Earth , humble--- but above all , a great blues man. Thank you KF.

[@csharpminorseven]

Love ya Kirk - inspirational & cool too. Your picking makes me smile :-)

[@elvyfoster7455]

KZbin Suggested videos was finally helpful. This Kirk Fletcher video and one of him demonstrating the Fender Deluxe Tonemaster popped up on my feed today.

[@Geotubest]

Just discovered Kirk here.. He's great! Thanks.

[@nomadasedentario8126]

Thank you very much, just the last 30 seconds teach me more than all video. Keep going.

[@estanochebien]

What a gentleman and with amazing talent.

[@njuham]

3:01 to 3:05: the essence of blues.

[@mytelecasterworld3336]

i love that thinline tele....beautiful and sounds awesome

[@paulcooper5748]

Love this guy great player and seems a nice person.

[@chromedealer]

Kirk is one of my favorites, probably one of the best blues guys around today. That semi hollow tele is fucking beautiful.

[@medec021]

Awesome, Kirk. Thank you very much for this.

[@marcelolivoni7202]

This video is GOLD

[@Yee-ole-benjaminbutton]

9:52 is an important moment in this video for people learning to solo and make there way around the fretboard!

[@johnhrock1009]

Great musician, he's an encylpedia of the blues r&b music.

[@greenbrightly]

Wonderful, lovely to watch.

[@tylergagne4535]

Such finesse. Kirk is a fantastic guitarist.

[@victorsmith2421]

That tone is so unbelievably crisp

[@robertcarey3383]

Listen to him talk, his phrases are very musical. Thanks for the great video

[@denielpierrick6437]

i see lots of joy and gratitude. inspiring-

[@Zoso7227]

You would never know it, but his brother was a monster in the bodybuilding industry

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Why would anyone dislike this video? I can only assume they're not guitarists and don't like music, but then why watch it in the first place! Crazy people out there

[@stratcat7162]

I refer to those people as jagoffs. Most likely jealousy! Kirk Fletcher is a fantastic player there is absolutely nothing to dislike

[@christopherschlacter4953]

isnt it amazing how something so simple can be incredible in the right hands.

[@geraldwest3428]

What a cool dude that can play very well. Thanks for the upload!