How to play George Formby solos properly

[@allanp951]

Quite simply brilliant and of extreme value to anyone who may embark on the exciting journey of learning to play in the Formby style. Well done Matthew and thank you very much for this invaluable resource. Allan.

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@ldevon2318]

This is outstanding. Best tutorial!

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@graciefields898]

This is terrific. Thank you!

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@davidhamer8333]

What a fantastic video, with so much information. Thank you for sharing.

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

That’s very kind of you, more on the way!

[@_runtothehills]

*watches first 50 seconds *upvotes & adds to playlist Pls explain how come you talk & play like you’ve been at this for 50 years but look like you’d need ID to get served in a pub. Bloody amazing - bravo.

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@julieannwilliams9134]

Great lesson thank you. 👍👏🎵

[@rayland4053]

Really helpful tutorial Matthew. Many thanks!

[@paulmcmillan6010]

Best tutorial iv found exactly what I was looking for and expertly explained thank you..

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thanks very much!

[@rodarthur5026]

Matthew, you have a real gift. My uke playing has improved already. Thank you.

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thank you Rod, you are very kind.

[@CAVERN1234]

Absolute brilliant tutorial very well explained and played. Best wishes from Liverpool

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@richcassone]

Amazing. I'm exraordinarily rhythimically challenged and I have been looking for someone to explain the rhythms in these solos for years. Seems anyone can show how to DO the strokes, but nobody seems to really understand or explain now they fit together and why. Thanks. You've got a gift for instruction.

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Hi there, thank you for commenting, I am glad you found the video useful. I am doing a live Q+A on Formby techniques on this KZbin channel very soon. I am yet to decide the date, but please subscribe the channel so you don't miss out on the chance to ask me questions personally!

[@anthonysullivan8847]

Great Matthew, thanks for going to the lengths you did on this one. I'd definitely take some of your lessons if I lived a little closer!

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Hi Anthony, I do offer lessons online via skype, zoom etc. For more information visit matthewquilliam.co.uk

[@davidbird8312]

Fantastic video Matthew, really informative, I hope I can put it into practice :)

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thanks David, glad you found some use for it

[@neillevings3518]

Great Mathew reallt enjoyed that - I took notes and am off to proactice:))

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Thanks Neil, glad you enjoyed.

[@ElzbietaWalasek]

Sueper tlumaczenie. Pozdrawiam Ela

[@firecrackerberry7833]

Fab tutorial. Could you do a tutorial on leaning on the lamp post if possible?

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

I’ll put it on the list!

[@gaynes82]

great vid, and ideal for me , somone who has no rythem

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Hi there, thank you for commenting, I am glad you found the video useful. I am doing a live Q+A on Formby techniques on this KZbin channel very soon. I am yet to decide the date, but please subscribe the channel so you don't miss out on the chance to ask me questions personally!

[@gaynes82]

@@MatthewQuilliamMusic Hello, do you think you could go through the window cleaner solo a little slower i.e bar by bar

[@raymondgawthorne6570]

Hi Matthew, I'm going to watch your video later today with it being a lengthy one. Could you please break down your strumming pattern for the second part of Leaning on the Lamppost (not the solo) just the faster part after the first section). I'm struggling with it please advise.👍

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Hello Raymond, thanks for your comment, for Lamppost when it speeds up during the vocal section, the song goes into what's called 'double time'. This is where the lyrics/melody stay the same speed but the accompaniment (ie the strumming) is twice as fast, creating a move lively feel. So the chords change at the same rate in conjunction with the melody, but there are now twice as many strums to fit into the same space of time. Formby will typically just use a series of very quick down strums with the thumb. I hope that helps!

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Want to learn more? Check out my online course Formby Fundamentals here: matthewquilliam.co.uk/formby-fundamentals/

[@peterlovstrom4286]

Where are your tutorials for the fan stroke and triple please?

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

If you visit my new website How to Ukulele Banjo, there you will find every thing I currently have published including some worksheets and other exercises. I intend to produce more content in the near future so keep an eye on it. www.howtoukebanjo.com

[@peterlovstrom4286]

@@MatthewQuilliamMusic Thank you my friend-as I’m a novice ukelele (not banjolele) player I really appreciate your tutorials. 👍

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions.

[@johnmorgan2551]

Thanks so much Matthew! I’m glad you took it as far as you did. Question - how do you get the chords themselves for the songs? I find different chords for the same song on the web. How do you get the “real” chords?

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Hi John, thanks. In terms of chords I believe the generally accepted best place for chords are GFS songbooks available on their website or from transcribing Formbys playing.

[@Wizzy-Waywell]

For me personally this technical stuff takes all the fun out of it. But I suppose it is great for anyone wanting to emulate Formby - despite all of that technical knowledge it all sounded well out of tune to me.