Homeskoolin’ Volume 113, Tom Bukovac, “Planet TD1”

[@bigdavedave9865]

If someone would have told me when I was a kid, that someone like ol uncle Larry would give up his own time to show me (and others) how to play I would not have believed them. This stuff is just gold 🙏

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

Hey Tom, as an “investor” in Homeskoolin since the initial IPO, I’d like to say my ROI has been miraculous. I’ve donated to some good causes, bought a few cool t-shirts and tipped a few rolling rocks at ya. In return I’ve gotten to see an amazingly talented musician spill his guts and knowledge on being a Sessionman, a dad, a kid growing up in Cleveland, and a guitar connoisseur who lets loose the tricks of the trade to those of us who have been mystified by aspects of the instrument and how to express ourselves on it. New record is killer, just keep doing what you do. Cheers.

[@501chorusecho]

Thank you bro means the world

[@ericruddphotography]

My wife bought me a vintage Maxwell House coffee mug since I started watching Uncle Larry. Very grateful for all your time and talents.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great harmony lesson!! I can learn so much from this video!!

[@stereointellect]

I think I’ve watched every episode 3 times, and I have a playlist of episodes with “nuggets” to learn and work on… can’t put into words how thankful I am for uncle Larry

[@johnvcougar]

I love sitting down and tryna figure it out note for note. Always go away inspired. Uncle Larry is my favourite drug.

[@stevenjones6780]

Best BANG FOR THE BUCK guitar channel on the Tube!

[@stereointellect]

@john cougar @ Steven Jones Amen to you both!

[@koho]

I've done the same. Impossible to keep up, though!

[@samwisegrangee]

Make that playlist public and post it here!

[@Bero70]

I watched every video since day 1. 5 years from now we gonna still roll .Uncle Larry is the best.

[@therealdoug1000]

Just discovered your channel Tom. Hooked. End of story.

[@J.C...]

I discovered it a couple of years ago but It took me those Coupe of years to come around. That and I didn't know enough to be able to learn anything from Tom at that time. I still don't know much lol but I'm hooked after the music I found today and the other vids I watched. I can't believe one of the greatest session guys ever is sharing his knowledge and love of guitar, music, family, etc...with us. One incredible human being, he is.

[@chriscullen6949]

catchin that b flat and e flat note in the bflat maj.7 chord with one finger caught that uncle larry , that be hard to do

[@shaunk413]

“This is a high dollar chord right there.” Pretty sure all of this is priceless...

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

The generation that came up with “boomer bends “ are the same generation that rely on samples and auto tune.

[@physiciansassist1]

That special sure does sound special....damn that tone Tio

[@johncox2552]

Heartbreakingly beautiful melody.

[@heavyrelic8506]

He has such a good sense for what to play. Every note is perfect. It’s ridiculous.. I could listen to his playing for a week without sleeping. I salute you Tom 🫡

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Beautiful chords & tone!!

[@Movealongtherebuddy]

Learned some of Td1. Sounds alot different when i attempt it haha. Of all the tunes you've played, this still remains my favorite. Then we get a nice bonus on the record ta boot.

[@tmacdaddy46]

That tune is so pretty and haunting .. I realized I was holding my breath

[@BrettPapa]

That guitar!!!! Wow!

[@gregmock6808]

Best guitar teacher on the planet....love that Special...thanks Tom...you have no idea how much joy I get from trying to work through these lessons

[@RJD0314]

Imagine being a kid, asleep down the hall, and something this awesome is the soundtrack for your dreams. Pretty sweet...😎👍

[@501chorusecho]

hahaaaaa...never thought of it that way....these guys are getting a special education through osmosis....how many 5 year olds in the world walk around singing "Yo' Mama" by Zappa?

[@jordandangelo180]

@@501chorusecho maybe Yo Yo Ma did but instead of Zappa he sang or hummed Chopin but I’ll take this any day.

[@safficus1]

Larry is at the top of the guitar tree because his playing has vulnerability. A true master of playing from the heart.

[@qualitycustom5135]

“Gilmour lick number one right there” so perfect!

[@mikes2270]

The Witch is such a killer album. Planet is awesome. Thank you and Dean for making this record. Looking forward to your solo album and will buy it immediately.

[@J.C...]

OK Tom. You just jumped about a million people to #3 on my list of favorite guitar players ever. Right behind Duane Allman at 1 and Buckethead at 2. That's some FINE company to keep, my friend. You're one hell of a guitar player and an even finer human being. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Thank you. ♥️🙏🎸

[@johncox2552]

Gotta love “Link Wray”!

[@fanofthewylde2933]

You are such an inspiring musician man. Everything you play sounds otherworldly and badass. I feel like you're the deadliest axeman in the sonic realm who is also capable of making peace with aliens through your music if they invaded earth.

[@hughle2579]

Fantastic album Tom, would buy a physical CD if available ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@DaveElke]

this lesson is pure gold. I've been playing Planet TD1 but missing some of the voicing's, and can't wait to dig in to this lesson now. Thanks so much!

[@psneville]

Uncle Larry was ON for this one, MasterClass. And his joy for the tone, the rhythm, the harmony, the feel of the instrument was more obvious than any polished video program could be. Gratitude for sharing the insight.

[@jeffreyhall76]

I love the trip the witch collaboration. Dean is one of my favorite players and you’re not to shabby either

[@moody_chords]

golden lesson, thank you dear uncle larry

[@FenderTeleDeluxe]

Tom, that opening piece was one of the most beautiful tunes I’ve ever heard, made all the more stunning by your playing (so what else is new?).

[@seanzinger]

My favorite tune on the album! My favorite lesson so far.

[@Astral-Rek]

Yoooo uncle Larry you are wearing a Pedal Empire shirt! I am in Australia right now and just went to their shop. It’s amazing!

[@andrewwright6893]

Tom your playing is incredible. Love it

[@chrisjames1924]

Listening to the album right now. Fking incredible. GENUINELY top notch stuff. To borrow a phrase: it’s rich in ‘musical nutrients’ man! To my ears it conjures up images of David Gilmour wearing cowboy boots strolling through a Blade Runner like metropolis. A few more listens and I’ll have a complete script I’m sure. Keep it up man.

[@fisheyedblues6489]

High dollar 💵 chord...luv that..thanks Uncle Larry for that!!

[@kyleralston8224]

Really interesting voicings that kept me guessing! Thanks Tom for passing on such invaluable knowledge to add some color into my playing not only by the choice of notes but what’s going on with the picking hand as well. ¡Cheers amigo!

[@the_travelers_band]

This is one of my favorite tunes on the album. The fuzzed out solo on this track is truly spectacular

[@victorparra9231]

pure 24 k gold! thanks uncle larry!

[@keithfels9963]

The fingers together "power" bend is such a key tip. I used to burn my finger trying to bend alone. And that 50's riff at the end was gold.

[@roberttower8059]

Link Wray

[@raf475]

Holy moly! What a great episode. I laughed, I cried, it was better than CATS! Planet TD1 is one of my favorite songs on the Trip the Witch album! Thank you for showing how to play it. That song tears at my heart strings, makes me feel like I’ve lost a loved one. Melancholy, nostalgia, anger, cathartic with the solo. Beautiful work! Also I laughed out loud when I heard you say that those bends will never go out of style and that you’ll always be able to pay your rent playing like that. Amen to that! Thanks for the great content. Can’t wait for the next episode! P.S. would love to see some Trip the Witch merchandise, especially cool T-shirts! Thanks. Raf

[@toploadtele]

Born in 57' and being a drummer since I was 13... I first moved to Nashville from Alabama in 1975 when I started selling audio gear locally. Thinking back over the many influential players at the time, many were customers for years. All of them needed high quality "Listening" or "Playback" Hi-Fi gear and most gigged around town on a regular basis like J.J. Cale, Barefoot Jerry, The Nerve, Mark Selby, Bobby Brown, Danny Tate, Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, Phil Vassar, to name a few. However for me your gig at 3rd & Lindsley brought back that "live" fire... what a great show! Your humble & unique approach to playing is very refreshing for an older intermediate guitar player like myself. Explaining and sharing the way you hear and produce tones and chord tones is invaluable for anyone paying close attention. It reminds me or those golden years in the Music City when everything went down on 2" tape and was super secretive. Now I must catch up on a over hundred past episodes. Thanks Tom!

[@DreaNEO]

Late night BUK.. 🌙 Thanks man we love , appreciate, and are grateful for you

[@jleber]

A good vibrato is timeless. One note in the hands of a skilled musician can be so powerful. That will never go out of style. Thanks Tom

[@kimL93]

If only i had teacher like u dude thnk u

[@gratata.enchilada]

Hearing this is so inspiring I pick up my guitar and run through some minor pentatonic licks and this guy has a couple album worthy melodies just at the touch of his hands

[@bijnaniethuman]

Fav guitar player after that jam with guthrie trapp. Cant stop listening!!

[@shagradauyo]

Hey Tom, beautiful playing.

[@ImLeuff]

First video of yours I've ever seen and wow.. that sounds fantastic

[@chrisvincent49]

Beautiful piece of music Tom.

[@TheKannenbergGroup]

Love the Premier Amp in the back!

[@CNCTEMATIC]

It's so cool to watch Tom's channel, and the TTW Instagram. Its like as if, after Pink Floyd put out an album, David Gilmour and Roger Waters put out a bunch of videos about the new songs, talking about how they came up with them, how to play them. It's unique having this vantage point on the making of awesome music.

[@allmotivation3827]

Thank you, Brother. I can't believe we get to learn from you.

[@irgendeinennamen]

Man- i realy love you! Stay in tune.

[@gregmock6808]

Love that nod to Link Wray at the end with the tremelo

[@nikolaibarbarich7887]

How the hell did I subscribe and not think to click the notification bell!? Thank's for these Tom , recently just jumped on the Guthrie's channel and the knowledge between you two dude is awesome. Thanks a ton ! From a Slavic brother down in Australia

[@MatthewDavidMontgomery]

So much good stuff in this one.

[@verticaldude]

Session Man, my tired morning eyes immediately thought that was Deano’s ‘57 Special. You are kindred spirits for sure ! Play on.....

[@jonathangreen4833]

Truly enjoy all of the musical journeys you share with everyone, but there is just something about how you can emote with certain musical numbers you play. And I don't know how you do it as far as perfect timing for when these landscapes that you paint with music, find a way to hit me hard. The Trip the Witch song that you started this vid with took me to Rancho De La Luna, and just wanting to sit out in the open space, have a few too many tequila shots and just feel it all around you. (PS.....never made it to the actual studio, but have done a few drives out in the desert where they are) THANK YOU!!!!

[@psychotogether5114]

Last year I decided you were my favourite guitarist of all time. That fuckin blew me away. Thanks so much.

[@malcolmadams2105]

How very Gilmour of you. Love it.

[@Czeskauskas]

Face melted once again. Thank you Uncle. PS. Carl Verheyen talked the same things about doing vibrato on bends. Let it ring and only then vibrate :)

[@urbandombert]

Tom, i am sitting here wachting this Video and all of a sudden I realise my Eyes are filling with tears while listening to this chords you‘re playing. You are such an unbelieveable soulful Musician.

[@MulaMusic67]

Watched this when it came out, but hadn't commented. Wow! What a privilege! Been watching the channel from the early episodes, and I still have to pinch myself, to believe what I'm experiencing. Thank you again, Tom.

[@HankStoneMusic]

The guitar solo on this track of the album is one of the best I've ever heard. It is so angry and nasty - it wails in anguish.

[@randyslazenger12]

Would love to know what pedal or pedals are used to get that tone.

[@PT1989Uke]

More Les Paul Special or Junior here🙏🙏 badass tone Unlce Larry

[@allenkennedy6748]

Most comments are about the audience, not the artist. I rolled into this as usual, looking to be entertained. My thoughts: that is really pretty. The inventive descent worked so well, so natural, it seemed I was being allowed inside Toms head. Thank you. Watching chords that seemingly are so dissonant fit is inspirational. So you get an A+. Thank you again. Your view of that Special and applying it to this also instructs to be open minded. I’m 71, diagnosed with stage III esophogeal cancer and still eager to learn. (There’s the part about me!). I just have to learn not to read comments.

[@woodyboley9785]

No good deed goes unpunished , I guess?!?!.... thanks for hangin’ in there for the rest of the class , Uncle Larry. Make records for whoever you want , you got mouths to feed. You’ve changed a lot of lives for the better , I’m one. Keep on Truckin’. Lucky to know you.

[@MIX_Guitar_Works]

Uncle Larry, I've been diggin the trip the witch stuff. Found homeskoolin' about a month ago, late to the party I know, but have caught up on all of them and wanted to thank you for inspiring me to break out of my guitar comfort zone and start playing new stuff. Rock on dude

[@TenFourEh]

You are so incredibly generous in sharing your knowledge with the guitar community. Thank you so much!

[@buzzichino]

I'm from Rome-Italy and i don't know nothing about Morgan Wallen but i know well that there's nothing like Tom playing alone!!! I insist!! Tom you must do a record of all the stuff like this that you play in the Homeskoolin ALONE .' You've got hundreds of them ,you've just got to put them in a record with this simple , fantastic , beautiful mood. I guess all of your wievers would be enthusiastic!

[@joshellyson]

At last, i can pay my rent Uncle Larry!, cause that "boomer bend" is just as sweet at it gets. Thanks as always for sharing some of the musical magic that just exudes from you.

[@staylor537]

Tom, you let your note s n>>st breathe.....That is the art of it all....

[@dmpolingagency]

Hey Tom!! As great as your playing is the best lessons you deliver are those short bits of advice you throw in. Loving Trip The Witch. Thank you for the willingness to share so much!! From a bass playing fellow Buckeye transplant to Nashville, Dan from Ohio.

[@mgbasinski]

Ah, the magic of intelligent voice-leading! And that Ab7 -> Gm, well that is a classic tritone sub, right? it's functioning as an altered dominant (D7b5) - beautiful! IV V7alt i

[@CaptainFantastik1]

It's the craziest thing, the melodies in this song very strongly remind me of a time in my life from around 2005 working as a dive instructor in Florida. Kind of a profound time in my life. And yet this song only recently came out. I have no nostalgic connection to it, and yet it gives me that same sensation.

[@jamesgrobertson8024]

I'm just revisiting this amazing lesson. Jeez what a avalanche of knowledge, Ur the best Uncle Larry thank you so much bro...

[@marteonesty9177]

That fuzzed out solo is amazing man. Been listening to the Seger I knew you when record. Did you play that wah wah solo on that first track. I feel from watching you for awhile now I can almost pick out your guitar work on a lot of albums. Really looking forward to the solo record dropping!

[@oneox958]

That intro lick reminds me of the starting lick from a particular version of Back Door Man by Howlin Wolf thats floating around here. Haunting yet classic and inspiring, the both of them. Great stuff. I'm gonna learn the melody for quiet rainy days.

[@kenbelliveau16]

This has to be the ultimate free guitar lesson of all time. Thanks Tom. 👏👏👏

[@Damdochax]

I love the Shine One Cray Diamond vibe and tone at the beginning.

[@DarClaude]

That playing at the beginning is awesome, I keep coming back to it, simply beautiful.

[@fiddlefolk]

Long day at work and I came home to a beer and Buk! Nice end of the day... thank ya sir

[@SooBahkJoel]

I about spit coffee all over my monitor when i read the part in your description about the "thumbs down" people... Good shit, Uncle Larry.

[@hansmeissner734]

Your atmospheric chord voicings inspire me again and again - such as 11:20 that isn't just F#sus but F#add4 that brings the magic :-)

[@kylem2151]

I’ve never really had the hand power to use my thumb instead of a bar chord, and the thought alone of using one finger to play a Bb and Eb, followed by an open G, is enough to give me nightmares. However, those two techniques have a profound effect on what you can do on the guitar, and Buk’s a master at it. Marvelous lesson. Thanks, Tom.

[@darrellwatts7913]

what an incredible lesson from a pro. The Gm to Dm/F evokes emotion. (And glad you still stick it to the fulltime negative people out there)

[@krisht6762]

Another sterling lesson, thanks Uncle Larry. You’re literally the top of my search every time I go on KZbin. 🙌

[@kengoodman7719]

Incredible Uncle! Appreciate all yo wizardry! Thanks and God Bless!

[@KingMinimoose]

My favorite song on the album. Very Shine on you Crazy Diamond-esque

[@jimspencer4413]

You’re more than we deserve, Tom. Thank you so much for all you’ve given, and keep giving, it is (all) touching, beautiful, inspiring, and very much appreciated.

[@501chorusecho]

thank you dude appreciate those words

[@dannskottj45]

Thanks Buc....

[@johnsmothermon6856]

Very Gilmore-ish. I love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@JksGuitarCave]

I currently don’t have time for this, but I got to make time for this… absolutely beautiful 😃 Thank you for this 🙏🏻

[@sonnydaze6071]

Uncle Larry great video. Can you help im kind of stick in learning or should i say finding words of wisdom on right hand technique. I’m usually not one to ask for this type of help. But your great at what you do and any advice from you i believe would help many achieve a technique that will last for ever. YOUR AWESOME KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING

[@JNW-we2we]

Thanks for your many, many contributions.

[@jamesgrobertson8024]

Beautiful voicings

[@michaeleaster1815]

3:44 That chord progression blows my mind... just achingly beautiful. wow

[@Sammywhat]

Ab7!!! That is how you write songs fellas!! Great work to both you and Dean. I am humbled that you share this information with us. You are that cool gun-slinger high school friend I never had! God Bless You, Dearly, Tom!! 🙏🙏

[@jakethesnake-84]

Uncle Larry your chord choices always amaze and mesmerize me. It’s late so I’ll try and steal some of your knowledge tomorrow. Thank you 🙏

[@Wooodstock69]

THATS MY FAVOURITE GUITAR OF YOURS , STELLAR PLAYING AS ALWAYS , THANKS

[@davidpepper442]

Ok...a TTW song lesson, alternate chord voicings, vibrato bends, a vintage TV Yellow Special...this episode has it all!! Thanks Buk