H.E.R. | How The Fender Strat Inspires Her Sound

[@floydhunter1658]

I am 65 years old...have 2 guitars...haven't played in a few years...arthritis hands...but this inspired me to try...she's great ...love her voice too

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Any updates? How'd it go?

[@floydhunter1658]

I'm playing it a little...hands feel better...still hurt but playing seems to help...

[@monstermusic3173]

Is it better at all yet?

[@floydhunter1658]

@@monstermusic3173 yes...feeling much better...music is inspiring and so is H.E.R.

[@roberthiguera602]

Shit I'm 55 and don't play a guitar... but seen them all... this is so refreshing.

[@gracebarzyz5754]

The first time I saw HER on stage at an award show.......I was blown away. I love her music and her whole vibe. I loved that she came out comfortable on stage...she wasnt sellin her music with her body......SHE is the real deal. Happy to see such outstanding talent in someone so young. Looking forward to hearing anything she might create through her gift 🌹🙏🌹

[@jklmopqtstuvwxyz5349]

She’s been around since she’s about 10. You can find her on utube.

[@MarkHardKnox]

Well said

[@ericudama246810]

she said she wants to make young girls believe they can do what she does too... and when i see her rocking that guitar on stage i do believe 💖

[@rebeccahelen502]

The minute I heard her play I knew she had old school roots. Saw her on Jimmy Fallon and she absolutely blew me away! Then she did it again as a musical guest on SNL! She is fantastic, and I'm hoping and praying she does at least one album with a cover of about the 10 most fantastic guitar solos ever heard. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Of course I completely support and applaud her own material. She is a true artist, a bona fide musician.

[@okie3807]

I'm an old man (73) and have always wanted to play the guitar. This particular song and your guitar work has inspired me to buy the guitar and amp and get busy learning. I've made a living for 50 years as a stained glass artist and know well the hurdles in front of me but I'm ready to take the leap and this is just a note to tell you thanks for the push. I've pushed so many and you've pushed me.

[@MarcoMcKinnis1]

Wow. Bless you

[@skippertheeyechild6621]

How you getting on with the instrument?

[@JLBREMER]

7 months later … I want to say she inspired me to learn the Guitar and to truly dive into Jimi Hendrix and learn. Because of this video I bought some cheap Squires and eventually bought the $999 Jimi Fender Strat. Shout out to amazing women who inspire!!!!!

[@gizmotv9320]

Great thing about Jimi is your always learning with his stuff

[@nevaehbannis1451]

"when words fail, music speaks" - H.E.R. 😍

[@klyma159]

❤️❤️ She’s not the original person who said it tho

[@nevaehbannis1451]

@@klyma159 i know

[@SHREDTILLDEAD]

💩🐮

[@leecorbeu7284]

@@nevaehbannis1451 then why do you think you can credit the phrase lol tardy

[@randywatson4341]

Refreshing To See a New Artist Actually wanting To Play Their Instruments again!

[@kc.zylahh]

I am 13 years old and I just got me a guitar and I have been taking electric guitar lessons for a about almost 2 months now. I’m really enjoying it ❤❤❤

[@emilkoch4098]

I saw H.E.R. Play at the Super Bowl Half-Time show on TV. She’s a very good guitarist. As someone who has his own electric guitar, I really appreciated her solo at the show!!! She’s underrated in my opinion.

[@Kinopio710]

I’m so happy she’s come this far, she deserves everything I just wish I could afford her signature strat ughhh

[@jonathanfunnell4167]

JIMMY HENDRIX, ERIC CLAPTON, AND PRINCE ARE AWESOME

[@lyxon7248]

and jhon mayer hé is the best

[@alzfantazy]

I knew she’s a great singer but damn she can jam on that guitar.

[@etpslick100]

......And a great bass player, too.😌🎶👍🏾

[@kiyahjae2007]

she's good at every instrument lol. skip marley taught her how to play a bonjo and she killed in the first few minutes.

[@Wazzzzuuupbruh]

Respect her even more

[@seeyanuhhs.7372]

H.E.R. really inspired me to pick up a guitar, and I love her for that lol, I bought my first acoustic a few weeks ago, and saving to get my first strat😍...If anyone has tips to improving as a beginner, feel free to share? lol! Keep inspiring us queen🌹🌹🌹

[@royaltaee5111]

Have you learned scales yet?? I’d say an important tip is to learn scales. Anything else lmk

[@johndrake2729]

Hope to see you out there one day!

[@Sig721Tau]

Start with the basic 8 blues chords and then, go from there.

[@seeyanuhhs.7372]

@@royaltaee5111 I haven’t! I think I will do that...I know how scales work on the piano but still trying to understand how that’s arranged on the fretboard. But I Just know a few chords/simple progressions. Open chords, 7th chord fingerings, But Barre chords are giving me hell lol

[@royaltaee5111]

@@seeyanuhhs.7372 barre chords are hella trouble 😂 but just start with something like the pentatonic scale. And it goes from there!

[@tfrankest1990]

No gimmicks, no fake body or shameless behavior to get ahead. Just a Beautiful Soul using H.E.R God given talent to get ahead. I love this Woman

[@DaveTomahawk]

Lol it’s a huge gimmick

[@jmdyt3626]

@@DaveTomahawkhow is it a gimmick?

[@phillippitts6294]

I’m a metal , power chord guy . This is a very talented person ! Jam on !☠️☠️☠️🤘🏻

[@DakinRinone]

She sucks tho 🤣🤣🤣

[@vinnyla.8025]

@@DakinRinone gtfo

[@jonathantiggs4628]

Facts

[@xDPx-zh7vr]

Thank you I was in the same boat and passed right over her until I actually stopped and listened and was like this girl is on another level. So much better than anything in the genre that's out there currently.

[@phillippitts6294]

@@DakinRinone , actually you suck

[@ossyrover1982]

This girl gonna save our guitar ain’t she . We have a squire strat I sent this video to my 12 year old daughter she was so natural when I showed her chords in lockdown she still remembered them I can hear her noodling on little mini Marshall amp I’m so happy kids need this kind of thing to pry them away from the laptop. I didn’t know who her was until this but I’m thankful fender finally signing people our young ones can relate to . They smashing it fender from past few years like that . And that’s from a lespaul guy

[@Guitarist789]

“Pass the torch on to the next girls who want to kill it on the guitar”. Love it,....even though I’m not a girl and am feeling pretty damned inspired too 🙂👍.

[@tiffanygrant1715]

Just in love with her music. I watch her preform and listen to her music everyday all day.

[@sierramadison1279]

I’ve always struggled with guitar, I’ve owned one since I was like 12, but I’m way more of a drummer than a guitar player. I own a Fender Squire Mustang and an acoustic guitar, and watching this video makes me want to play more than ever in my life. HER is the same age as me, and it blows me away her level of passion and dedication to her instrument. I admire her a lot and this video is so sick and well done. I love it.

[@setirahodges5884]

She, H.e.r. has blown my mind period!! I used to play We Could have been around my ex , And guess what!!!!!!!! That song is soooooo powerful, Now, Im single after 6 years!!!!! Wasn't looking for that reaction but it is what it is!!!!!! Humbled and grateful!!!!!!!

[@laylo5999]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THAT THIS/ SHE/H.E.R. INSPIRED YOU!!!! Honestly, hearing from the ppl that came before me is what inspires me the most and keeps me going. We're young and invincible and then ALL OF A SUDDEN we realize that we're fading away and that we should've listened. But it's the natural progression to live free... then realize it has come upon us that we're not exactly the HOT thing anymore, that opportunities hv just passed us by, that our knees are bone on bone... that all of a sudden doing the same thing we've done our entire life just blew out our discs, or whatever your story is. I know for most of us love has brought us to our knees and it's so hard to get back up again and stay up. Hearing from the elders no matter what age... just the ppl that hv gone through more life and hv been knocked down... that they got back up again because of inspiration... that brings life into my soul. I feel blessed anytime and everytime y'all share that with us cuz it's a gift. Exactly the way you shared it is exactly the way I needed to hear it and exactly the way many others needed to hear it tonight or today. I'm no young buck but I'm not old... I'm 45 and I just want to say to ppl younger than me that it goes by in an instant. Please cherish it all and listen to those that are older and willing to give a little advice. It makes life so much more enjoyable, beautiful, and worth while when you look back at any stage. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I have been practicing and studying and playing the Blues Guitar since I was in Junior High school I'm 63 years young I think it's Fantastic for H.E.R to be the First Black Young Lady to have a Genuine Fender Signature Stratocaster A Honor she Rightly Deserves Keeping the Passion Alive for Music

[@jaelynscott2447]

I love her music, and her vibe. She seems like a mello, laid back person and such a creative artist!

[@anthonydavid7684]

Play back black person?

[@srinivasann7307]

நறாாமயயஙஙஙஙசஎஎஎஎஎஎ

[@ivastewart7106]

I HAVE A BLACK STRATOCASTER, THAT I PLAYED FOR YEARS AND STILL PLAY, KEEP DOING IT DAUGHTER, YOU SOUND GREAT. POPE IVA. 🕊🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕊

[@armandocorellajr]

If Lauren Hill and Lenny Kravitz had a kid It'd be H.E.R

[@MorganaHisBeloved]

Yasss

[@borhaptrash5454]

Nah, I feel like she’s the lost daughter of Prince

[@roberthiguera602]

Yeessss...

[@karawiebe2032]

right!

[@amyj.4992]

My dad played the Spanish guitar for me as a little girl, and my grandfather his father was in a blues band. He used to play his songs and notes for me. Music is so healing

[@amyj.4992]

You are such an inspiration to me QUEEN 👑❤️👑 ❤️

[@amyj.4992]

I think I'm ready to pick up the guitar again 🥺🥺🥺

[@jibriupshaw1248]

I love H.E.R. voice

[@twincam88br]

I love everything she does vocally but no idea she's a goddess that throws down on guitar. Rulin

[@JPZ_3]

The talent level of H.E.R is rare & unmatched.

[@sylviasilva664]

Frio

[@billhage8267]

Wow young person playing a musical instrument what a breath of fresh air

[@jklmopqtstuvwxyz5349]

True. Plus, she can play piano, bass, guitar and I think that’s it. Unless I’m missing something. Yes I missed out that she plays drums too.

[@seeyanuhhs.7372]

@@jklmopqtstuvwxyz5349 she does😍

[@shyelowe4302]

I love how you play your Fender Stratocaster you make it talk...... sounds great!!!!(compliments each other) 🎸🎤🎹🎸🤗🙌💞👍

[@symonejonas9841]

I'm not into "new" music artist, but I'm going to give this woman a chance. I've been playing piano for decades but this is inspiring. I definitely need to learn guitar.

[@winnmiller6012]

Every now and again Eric Clapton has his guitar festival...sooo looking forward to seeing H.E.R. there...🤩🤩🤩!

[@joshwinger]

She makes me want to play more.

[@StewNWT]

I'd never heard of her before today crazy enough - glad I did, great voice and love comfort and expressiveness on guitar

[@Latushka]

I had never heard of her until I saw the guitar. What a beautiful looking guitar in its own right. Snagged one for that reason alone.

[@richlee5075]

I agree often when I can't think of words to tell my girl how I feel I'll send her a song that kinda speaks for me.

[@randywatson4341]

We'll definitely be paying more attention to this Artist!

[@Michaelbraha]

Really love the directing/editing of these artist series. Totally recommend the Finneas one next

[@kiyahjae2007]

yes i love finneas

[@kevg1869]

Dang, that's so dope. I thought i recognized her in the Old Navy commercial but didn't know she played guitar. You could tell she knew how to hold it in the commercial so i got curious. Good stuff. I'm a fan now because she's pretty darn original and plays good guitar. Beautiful too.

[@bryanluna3525]

JAM AWAY, ROCK AWAY, ALL THE WAY!!! TILL THE HEAVENS OPEN UP AND SAY GIRL, JESUS AND THE ANGLES LOVE U AND THAT BEAUTIFUL MELODY SOUND!!!

[@mac24seven]

I didn't know she existed until the superbowl halftime show (I primarily listen to rock). But anybody that sings, writes and plays their own instrument (especially well) is good by me 🔥

[@Princess_Day]

And she is the reason I picked up an electric guitar soooo amazing

[@stitchfacedowning4171]

Its a good feeling to have..also can be a burden sometimes..but an amazing burden..keep playing PLEASE.. don't ever let anyone change you

[@her-vs6qo]

John Mayer × H.E.R.🙏

[@drakewalls9935]

AGREED💯

[@mauriciamone492]

This is so amazing. I love guitars. What’s also amazing is that I’m a big fan of H.E.R. I’m very inspired by her music!

[@budgetguitarist]

That's a really cool looking Strat. Also a very fun and talented woman.

[@supersandwich8967]

It feels pretty good and sounds great

[@antoinne7830]

She can do no wrong, wow just wow

[@TheFarout69]

She just played America The Beautiful at the SUPERBOWL! -- With that killer Stratocaster.

[@darleneharrison9552]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE H.E.R.❤❤❤❤ She's of the Best🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@chantigreene5848]

4:42the universal language everyone undersatands whitout words

[@princessjasminewillis6265]

Her. So. Cute like fr nobody couldn’t ever been this beautiful and outstanding person she is today. I love her beautiful voice she sings perfectly. Fine to me. Her house is bigger than mines but I am not jealous of her. She really works hard to just pick up a guitar and starts to play it. She sounds like Alicia Keys without the opportunity to guide herself into this investment where god provides her in life and where her parents. Raise her to be. That how I love her.

[@TRKTKO]

She done great on Saturday Night Live

[@TimmyTickle]

I must have been the only one watching SNL for her instead of the host (pun not intended)

[@lorenzoivory7761]

Awesome I love H.E.R. LOL🎸🎸

[@dosty3]

Saw her a couple weeks ago on Austin City Limits. She’s a very talented creative musician/ vocalist. Multi talented. Watch out world she’s the real deal

[@davidandcookie7648]

She's simply divine!

[@Babygirrl]

I love this woman

[@brandonheat4982]

She hasn't came across Sister Rosetta Tharpe yet? Well...also she should study at the following queen guitarists that came before...Tracy Chapman, India Arie, Michelle De'Angello (bass), well... she still has time to study those that came before... but she's on her way and got my support

[@tabithasmith86]

Yo BO* totally awesome agree

[@kaiyugunther1177]

Another world class half Filipino/black artist

[@xDPx-zh7vr]

Talk about judging a book by its cover. I saw HER and didn't even listen cuz she seemed like just another boring run of the mill R&B singer. Then saw HER on SNL and was absolutely blown away at her voice and overall sound. The guitar playing is mesmerizing and had me hooked immediately. Like the female Prince for this generation. So dope.

[@QueenK88]

Curious, who’s a boring run of the mill R&B to you???

[@xDPx-zh7vr]

@@QueenK88 like boring artists who don't write their own music and are just a face for a label to push out the same album again and again. Usher, John Legend etc. Yes there's good songs in their catalog but you find yourself skipping past them. When you hear HER you stop and listen everytime. That's what resonated more with me. I'm not generally an R&B guy but understand and respect good music and she's a true artist on another level.

[@marshallohio5512]

The guitar 🎸 is only an extension of her talent within, and it's a strat she likes for now !! I've been a player since early 70 s , and I played all makes and models of guitars .. It's not the gear , but the talent within !!!!

[@pattymccoy7283]

I love the, CONFIDENCE YOU SPEAK OF TOO OTHER YOUNG WOMEN OUT HERE!!! Keep Rockin Out Those Blues and I know, I'LL BE LISTENING... GOD BLESS YOU SWEET ONE

[@MarkHardKnox]

She is 1 of the most beautiful people in the EARTHS existence.

[@4u2NV4Q2]

Beta

[@KristophM]

@@4u2NV4Q2 Exactly. Beauty is subjective.

[@MarkHardKnox]

@@KristophM True but this could be objective as well.

[@HERmusic]

#WhyWeMakeMusic

[@mj_ruke]

Hello H.E.R, nice to meet you.

[@Moriabrosh]

This video and your music inspires me so much that I just don’t wanna put down my guitar...thank you❤️

[@heidiWava]

"Where words fail, music speaks".. Play it, Or Sang It!

[@izaiahthomas1939]

I’ve really fallen in love with guitar from your music and the likes of Mac Ayers and seeing you on this video representing Guitar Center just motivated me to consider picking up the instrument myself! Being a person introduced to music through a woodwind instrument 🎷 and playing classical band and jazz in high school I kinda of felt like jumping to guitar was too foreign but I swear the first song I’m going to learn is Comfortable. Thanks for being a inspiration H.E.R and never change!!! 🥰🥰

[@fuzzcous]

Stunning and brave

[@pineapplepizzadoomer2944]

The timing is impeccable

[@timothygeorge5453]

She is one...to say, with her instrument, in this case the guitar. And as it sounds she is pushing that individualism which is cool. I'll be keeping in touch this this gals music for sure.

[@sethmilman]

OK - I need to start listening to H.E.R.

[@Lisa-zr2su]

She's so genuine

[@lindsaym.8267]

Being white and growing up loving the sound of the Strat but being overloaded with just old white men as artists, HER is SO refreshing to hear while still loving that guitar. I want to increase my intake of black and minority artists so if anyone has recomendations that fit with that style of guitar PLEASE tell me

[@teeuppzay]

Summer walker

[@teeuppzay]

Queen Naija Fasho

[@chrystalbrown2851]

Jazemine sullivan- “lost one” Lucky daye- roll some mo Lucky daye- “falling in love” JAZEMINE Sullivan- “pick up your feelings” Jorja Smith - “by any means” BELLAH- “evil eye” Mnelia- “say yeah”

[@artistheart5272]

That’s a badass artist right there. I love H.E.R.

[@stevent.keister1254]

Love the color Have a Jimi Hendrix guitar The sound is great I’m 58 and learning how to play Making my own sound instead of playing ever one else’s stuff Big Jimi Hendrix fan

[@DenisAshton]

Didn’t know she played instruments! She’s a phenomenal vocalist by the way. Really happy to see HER with guitar center and fender 😋

[@ShaynaByrd]

She plays 5 different instruments

[@Gl6619]

I hope she keeps going more in a rock direction so we can hear her raw guitar skills….I’m sure some people want her to go the R&B way and focus more on her looks and singing…even if she does, I hope it has a funk/rock edge so we can hear her guitar chops

[@michaelacquaviva8000]

Beautiful voice...soulful guitar player..loads of talent...so smooth...

[@paulshea3728]

How come I haven't heard of HER before.Talent galore.

[@jamessum825]

Such a beautiful guitar played by a beautiful woman.

[@gtrguy3237]

Great family story. Keep on getting it. Music sooths the soul. Great playing. Great voice.

[@ryanp7782]

Her playing is so tasteful. Beautiful.

[@thefrayfann]

Love her sound and playing

[@j.g.p.jr.6497]

@Guitar Center I love Gabriella Wilson aka H.E.R.! That girl got a god giving talent! Blessings to H.E.R.!

[@markkenney5025]

I've only seen a few of her videos but I haven't seen her actually play yet. Air guitar queen.

[@niyvv]

that moment when she inspires u

[@Cheap_Gaming167]

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[@theshuriken]

shes gifted with that beautiful voice and talent

[@j.hood1191]

You are at the top of my favorite artist list. Please consider adding Christone "Kingfish" Ingram to that guitarist list!

[@mikalwhoberry2775]

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[@Rosilein79]

Wonderful and inspiring artist❤ Greetings from Germany

[@robt5818]

Great sound. Keep up the good work!

[@Ashtarynsworld]

Love love Her she is just amazing❤❤❤❤ vocals and playing the strate guitar goo girl!❤

[@treyg8148]

Nationwide is on your side

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Well, I'm buying one. Hang in there Guitar Center!

[@alexandriabalderas6144]

really does alot for all our girl guitarists

[@klyma159]

I love her so much 😭😭❤️ everything about her it a vibe 🔥🔥💕

[@JKevin1977]

Great interview, I’m inspired !

[@sherryfatzinger3082]

O-girl You can play the guitar 🎸. Keep on rocking it. I love Glory. Your music speaks to the world without a doubt. You do/have inspired many girls to empower themselves. There should no doubters about your Superstar talents H.E.R. you are Thee very best music artist in the industry. You are my favorite, have 💯 of my respect and love for your music 🎶 as a Beautiful, Confident, Positive and Strong Outstanding talent and person. You are a wonderful role model in the world. ☮️✌️👏👏💖🎤🎶🎸🥁🎹

[@jonathantyner171]

Stratocaster is my favorite guitar..😍🎸

[@jibriupshaw1248]

I can wait for a new album of year 2021

[@stitchfacedowning4171]

Purity in music...thank you for this

[@nene1964]

Why is it on some live videos she plays left handed like holysht does this girl have a limit 😂 she’s uber talented