How I Do My Intro Jams and Untitleds

[@FreddyFuFu]

Finally someone like me that treats music as an outlet of the subconscious mind. Play your soul in the moment. Very different from composed music, which works too but in the other direction. Composition = Music causing feeling / Improvisation = feelings causing music. You can compose great music while feeling nothing and doing maths and you can break all the rules and create once in a lifetime performance music by letting your soul play whatever it wants.

[@jsnowdendavies]

That is such a good observation Freddy and really makes me feel better about finding my own path with the guitar. Love it!

[@shakeyourguitartutorials]

Such a true thing to say : )

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. : )

[@davidwahl5474]

Dear Dave. When I discovered your channel ,you had 44000 followers, After just a few months you're up to more then 47000. In fact the copyright shit in someway pushed you to concentrate more on your own music and realise how we people love it. Your lessons were absolutely great but your playing is outstanding probably because of that deep honesty, true love and total dedication. Every time you play you fill up more then a huge bar and all your followers gathered together are a stadium. The main stream medias are so poor in there offer! Dave guys like you on internet are the future, the survival of human spirituality over the consumption society. Pity we can't just all join you one day for real. Take a rest our medicine and take care of yourself. We need you Mr Simpson !!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. That means so much to me. : )

[@Derekshorts234]

I'm not kidding when I say this, if you released an EP or even a full length album with just these long improvised jams, i would buy that in a heartbeat. The amount of emotion you put into these jams is absolutely incredible. Thank you. Rock on Dave

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@bodegg2]

Dave, you are aspirational and inspirational in equal measures. I can only speak for myself, although I hope other viewers feel the same, but I would love to be able to play as well as you, even half as good would do me! Listening to your stuff also drives me to pick up the guitar even if it ends in disappointment in that I can't replicate what you've done. We all know how playing/learning the guitar can be a double-edged sword with both highs and lows but we stick to it - the dream never dies. To the king of improv, I salute you!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@stuarteadie1738]

You are a gem, Dave. Don’t ever forget we’re here for you. Thanks for an epic share of your thought process. I really appreciate your insight.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@johnnorth9355]

All very good Dave and I will take very close note of your advice and teaching but I am afraid their is one thing lacking that cannot be taught - your genius and improvisational skill. You can string an extended and coherent jam over a period of minutes that I have heard very few guitarists do over many decades of listening to bands. Hendrix, Clapton, Page and a few others had this talent but you stand out as the best of this era. Not only that but you are still improving ! Awesome does not do it justice or indeed stupendously brilliant. You are the man.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@ianrichardson3968]

Minutes? He keeps going for 20 / 30 of 'em. Not easy to do and keep the listener interested..Improv wise it's knowing where the music wants to go, it will tell you.

[@grahamjavion4639]

you prolly dont care but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me

[@beckhamkeagan8983]

@Graham Javion Instablaster ;)

[@grahamjavion4639]

@Beckham Keagan Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out now. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@-NewtonPiper-]

When knowledge speaks, wisdom listens. Marvellous Dave thank you 😊

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@blkjckgtr3075]

Good fricken gravy!!!!Dave your intros and outros are getting addictive,beautiful licks and picks,Cheers mate hope you get out of your funk and have a great weekend.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@LauraSquirrel]

Fantastic jams and a neat video. Cheers, Dave!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@Rebel_Lee]

Very informative video.So happy I discovered you on the tube.I love everything about you man from your style of playing to the honesty of how you are feeling.You put so much expression and emotion into your music.You always thank us for watching and listening but it’s us who should be thanking you man 💚

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@runjogwalk]

Well said. Yes thank you Dave for being the awesome person you are!

[@400_billion_suns]

Great video and very insightful to your process!!! Your fluency in knowing where to go on the guitar to get the notes and chords you want is amazing to me. I can learn things through repetition and memorization, but still haven't clicked into that ability to navigate the fretboard instinctively. Thanks for sharing so much with us, you're a great teacher!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@jackdolphy8965]

Dave you’re too funny man, saying there’s really no thought to it. I totally get that you are an intuitive improvising musician. The ‘thinking’ that is behind the evolution of the ever many details that you designed into your kit set up that opens the way for you to Invent music is awesome. All that gooop said, your articulation in words of how you do what you do is absolutely wonderful. Thank You 🙏🏼

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@RoadRafa]

Dave you are a real artist, it's a pleasure to hear you create your universe, it gives me the energy

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@JohnIainMcFarlanewaspfactor]

Like Mr North said,you the man David.Staggering talent from a beautiful soul.Thank YOU David.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@petestarkslondon5438]

Great insight Dave !!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@carloscedillo5081]

Dave, you are my hero man!… I like so much the simplicity but yet the beauty of the sound and music you make, I am a super fan

[@DivingDonut]

This is my bible now. I got a looper a few weeks ago, and your backing tracks even then motivated me to finally practice chord changes again. Guess how motivated I am now!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and so happy the video is helpful. : )

[@DivingDonut]

@@thedavesimpson If I'll ever produce something I find worthy I'll post it in the forums!

[@Joj1n]

Hey Dave Thank you for your channel, your sound, your tone and for you being you. I find a lot of inspiration for my on playing, having a session with myself. All the best 🤟 just by listening to your playing I learned so much.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you and so happy to hear this. :)

[@tomdameek]

One of your most fascinating uploads to date Dave. Thanks very much. 👍👍

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@pauldavis3904]

Great to see your creative process. I find myself starting to be able to do it the same way. onwards from here haha

[@thedavesimpson]

Indeedy. Just let it flow. :)

[@justice100forwin2]

This was a very special video for me because I always wanted to see your process for intro's and untitled's. Love how it's almost spiritual. Like you are guided in a certain direction and don't fight it, as you obviously know by now that it works for you. I've heard so many musicians ,from interviews or reading books, say that they feel they are just a vessel for the music and it's like it comes from a higher place. That may sound silly to some...but my best talent is probably writing songs on an acoustic guitar, and I often wonder where the melody, and lyrics come from. Like we snatch them from the air? But I really like how you follow the feelings you get when putting it all together. Another reason I love this video is because I'm about to buy a looper pedal.....and I remember you having a red boss one and now you have the Ditto. But I've seen a smaller Ditto....whats the difference. And I would like a looper with drums or a cheap pedal that can give me drums but is simple to use. Thank you so much for all you do with this channel, It means so much to all of us who watch you. Stay strong my friend. I've just ordered a "Good Gravy" t-shirt to get the word out, about the best guitarist on YT :)

[@thedavesimpson]

I've never had a boss looper but they are awesome pedals. The only difference between the small ditto and the X2 is the X2 has the ability to half time things and send things in the reverse. The small one doesn't.Thank you very much. : )

[@ChuckLeone]

Great video Dave, thanks for posting!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@martinpearson2742]

That is one of the best tracks I have heard in a very very long time. I would actually buy that if you could make a cd with similar tracks. Where ever your head is at the moment, its pushing out some beautiful music. Thanks Dave.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@atlejohnnyrygg7124]

Check out his stuff on bandcamp. His untitled and more can be found there

[@atlejohnnyrygg7124]

Link is in description...

[@redroverthefngamecat]

It's fantastic watching you work through this. Very inspirational. It lets me know that it isn't (because of showing only a polished video in the end) just a quick easy process for others and a maddening process (at times) for only me. It's been a pleasure watching this. Edit: Originally commented just after instruction. Just finished the video. That outro... oh man... yeah... no words.

[@tick88]

Just loved this. Really appreciate seeing the thought process of an artist. Follow it up with a Jedi master performance at the end. GOLD. THANKS DAVE.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@PooNinja]

Very cool how to Sir Love to listen to you play 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@NicholasAmpazis]

It’s a miracle how the guitar stays in tune after such “torture” :) Jokes aside, thank you for this Dave.

[@pauldavis3904]

Shows how awesome the oswald stuff is

[@callanrobison2674]

@@pauldavis3904 is that not his squier?

[@pauldavis3904]

@@callanrobison2674 no this is the Oswald John Frusciante strat. One of 3 Oswald guitars dave has 😁

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@-thirteen]

This is so helpful to me, thank you.

[@thedavesimpson]

So happy to hear that and Thank you very much for watching. : )

[@craigweston5141]

Dave you are an absolute legend, I am so glad I took an interest in John Frusciante’s playing style and found you on KZbin. You are the most genuine person and you have so much great content. You have inspired me like no other. Keep it up! Look forward to more to come. Craig - South Africa

[@tonycorlett2099]

Brilliant stuff Dave!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@alparotti]

Your guitar playing always inspires me. Even if you're on the dark side haha :)

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@seekeyk]

Something I've been waiting for! :) Thanks a lot, Dave

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. : )

[@countblue]

I work in a similar way. Only I have to record the drum pattern first to my DAW and then jam over it with chords and then play the solo. But the outcome is well below your quality. I have only recently learned to play solo really a lot and visualized the blues pentatonic for all keys over the entire fretboard. I am still working on the in-between notes and other fine stuff so it doesnt get to boring. But your advice and your playing is a step closer for me. Thank you.

[@nickm5760]

Thank you so much for this video, Dave!

[@thesteelstrummer2307]

Effects ALWAYS in Front!!!! That's how I run!

[@yaguitar]

Aw man, I love the volume swells. Really must flip my tele control panel so I can do those again!!

[@rw7799]

class pal, loved the production/ looping creation part. i was doing the same this morning..its a lonely game but once it clicks its worth it!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@jayjayftw07]

I love this video. Thank you.

[@kraid80]

Love this video, thank you Dave!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Dave. I love amp collection man. SALUTE ✌& GOODBYE.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Hell yeah what's up man. I think you are. An awesome guitar player.

[@jimwarner8071]

Awesome. Thanks so much.

[@arvongaunt1575]

nice one , Dave !

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@simao_samouco]

This is really cool, good job man

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@akwamarsunzal]

Well done Dave... The video that I have been waiting for!! :-) Mind you, still waiting for the tutorial of some of those fast licks that you throw in from time to time ;-)

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and i will get to that. : )

[@akwamarsunzal]

@@thedavesimpson Good man ;-) but hey, you are also a busy man soooooo... Tomorrow afternoon will do :-€

[@cchester1919]

Very helpful video. Beautiful jam to end it, from out of this world. By the way, I only just now thought, our names make Chas & Dave hahah

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and thats wicked. : )

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

I get what you're saying about the effects loop. I also prefer all my effects up front.

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

I use the line 6 SPIDER jam for my drums and my looper.

[@staniredale9643]

ive had a line 6 spider jam for years, wished i had one back in the seventies

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

@@staniredale9643 right such a great tool to have in the line up.

[@blkjckgtr3075]

All good now had to refresh!My bad computer!LOL

[@thedavesimpson]

:)

[@robertclarkguitar]

I use Gt1 and or rp360rp and Yes. I play atmospheric Blues. I make up a loop daily usually and practice over it expressing my emotions best I can ....That is how I've taught myself. Small channel. But I absolutely love this journey. Funny I am a 30 year drummer keyboard etc and rarely have drums in my stuff. Hahah. I tried to use the drums in RP 360xp but it won't allow loops. At same time. Haha. Nowhere near your talent man but God I love this journey. As I love this channel as well. I think we are pretty damn similar more than not. I'm more gilmour fan. You are JF fan. Both Guitar gods of emotions. Peace to you.

[@scoreandsound]

Best youtube guitarist

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@jsnowdendavies]

47:05 - like mediterranean mandolins on a summer's night by a calm bay, wandering with your loved one under the stars and big old moon without a care in the world!

[@thedavesimpson]

Awesome image. :)

[@jsnowdendavies]

@@thedavesimpson Glad you dig it - I was inspired by the mood in the music man!

[@BWP-u3y]

I have a question for some Wednesday... Is there a story to the pic of the pup on the wall? He's been there the longest... 🤔

[@pauldavis3904]

I too have always wondered that haha

[@LeeKirkman88]

I use a Boss rc 300 looper mostly for all my home practice

[@KingOfTone69]

i'm feeling thank you

[@thedavesimpson]

Happy to hear that. Thank you very much. : )

[@MrGurufication]

excellent

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@Danthehorse]

Reverb before dirt and after, interesting. I get cool early Gilmour echorec type sound buy using reverb before dirt and delay after.

[@joshuasurridge8018]

Hi Dave !! Thanks for another brill video. Quick question... do you stop your drum machine on the Zoom G2.1U after recording the drum and guitar loop in the the looper? Or does it work another way. Many thanks. Josh Surridge

[@thedavesimpson]

I do stop the drum machine once the loop is recorded yeps. : )

[@ianrichardson3968]

Apart from everything Dave says here, one thing this video shows is you have to be a reasonably proficient rhythm player to be a good soloist. The advantage of a looper and laying down your own rhythm is you know when the chord changes are coming, you played 'em. Question Dave.. Do you find you play the next note the music wants, regardless of scales? Often you'll be playing within a scale, pentatonic maybe, but i often find i hit a note outside the scale, or even switching to a slightly different scale...sometimes i'll switch from minor pentatonic to the minor scale..or maybe into a more major sound..depending on what i'm playing over. If i hit a wrong note the "right" one is usually a fret above or below more often than not. I was told moons ago, learn the theory, or at least as much as you need, ( as i mainly play blues stuff i just use blues type chords a lot of the time anyway.Not always but mostly) and when you've learned it...forget it. In other words learn the theory but don't become a slave to it. I also find i use single notes, double stops and triads a lot of the time for soloing. How's it go for you, or are you even that aware exactly what you do..do? I'm not a lot of the time.

[@SuperDooDoo93]

When running the Looper in the effects loop I'm still not sure how to run the cables. Is the Looper just simply plugged into the effects loop without the guitar being plugged into it like it is with the other pedals? Sorry for the dumb question I'm still learning.

[@immanuelbou-harb8869]

Hey daaave, for those delays, mainly the solo delay and the "don't forget me" long delay, how can I get that on my dl4, I'm appalling at dialling in that pedal, cheers!

[@numale100drummer]

Thanks DaveThis is a great lesson, it really brought it home for me! My question is: after you lay down the intro jam and you start to solo over it, are you playing pentatonic positions 1 thur 5 or chord tones or both? Thanks again!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and i am playing pentatonic but other than that i have no idea what i'm doing. : )

[@darze2031]

I have a question. Why you are so perfect?

[@jsnowdendavies]

I have pondered this, and my theory is: 1. dedication 2. heart and soul 3. good gravy

[@thedavesimpson]

I'm very far from perfect but thank you very much indeed for the compliment. :)

[@josephfish3353]

Joe satriani - strange beautiful music

[@tstrandv123]

How do you play those kind of sounds 22:18? Sounds great.

[@immanuelbou-harb8869]

He's using delay on the line 6 DL4 pedal, if you search "volume swell" on Google you should find some tutorials

[@julierobson2569]

Do you have neighbours? Do they not mind you playing your guitar? When you are as good as you are I wouldn't mind you as a neighbour 👍

[@thedavesimpson]

I do have neighbours but there awesome and let me do what i do. : )

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

I’ve always found D minor to be the saddest of all keys. You should’ve stuck with it. Just simple lines, intertwining, layers. Like a classical piece.

[@thedavesimpson]

D minor isn't where it wanted to be. :)

[@BWP-u3y]

"What's this piece called...: lol

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

Hue Morris I’m very inspired by like.. Mozart and Bach

[@ciccioaporta3774]

hahaha @@thedavesimpson

[@strat_guy]

Re-reviewing this vid, you can ignore some of my Q&A questions 😉

[@lennartwei2693]

Why is this looper superior to others?

[@blkjckgtr3075]

Anyone having problem with playback at 49.29 mark freezes?WTF,Cheers

[@jimmarciano6957]

Really dig this, what camera do you use

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed and i use the zoom Q8. : )

[@xdrcx]

Backing track progression sounds similar to On Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz

[@jose7119]

It was amazing. All your videos are pure inspiration for me. We can't hear John for now but thanks god we have you. Every day i'm waiting for your untitleds ,is like keep listening what john would play these days. And thank you very much for all the information about your pedalboard and singnal chain,it helps a lot . These days i'm so happy, i found an wh10 v1 at 50 € ( I'm from spain) and it sounds amazing. Now i just need your fingers and soul.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@Kasparow]

33:12 you look like a wizard

[@adammurphy8691]

Which daddario string sets do you use?

[@thedavesimpson]

10 - 46s. :)

[@blue-tb2fd]

How do you power your pedals?

[@thedavesimpson]

Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2 Plus. : )

[@joejitsumusic]

words.....outro......none......wow

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@joejitsumusic]

@@thedavesimpson no...thank YOU Dave!