How-To Play 'Magic Power' on the Guitar w/Triumph's Rik Emmett

Triumph's Rik Emmett teaches you How-To Play 'Magic Power' on the Guitar.
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[@brihunter65]

Probably one of the most talented vocal/guitar individuals to ever play and sing. Thank you Rick for the insight to this song. But thank you more for sharing your music with the world.

[@davidringo1399]

Hes a natural....wonder if he knows how talented he is..?......The 83 US Festival video is one of the best gigs ever captured on film...and Ive seen them all......Rik Emmett was on fire that day.I never owned one Triumph album & then about 3 months ago I saw the clip with Triumph at US Festival..I ordered the CD & DVD.....Simply amazing..(and still is) Canada has definitely produced some fine rockers.....Being born & raised in Memphis,Ive been fortunate to have seen some great acts over the years,especially back in the 70,s when music wasnt theatrical garbage.....We were lucky to have had bands such as Triumph....and still are .....

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Rik's positive lyrics and fantastic singing and killer playing helped to shape me into who I am today. My 16 year old friends back in 1981 did not get Triumph or what Rik was all about. But I sure did. Its like a very small exclusive club that we few belong to. Only we few can feel the "Magic Power" that this amazingly talented musician gave us. Thank you so much Rik for everything.

[@geraldhartley]

Rik was one of my biggest influences when I was learning guitar. Had the pleasure of standing on the front row in 1979 (on the Just a Game tour) and getting Rik's attention for a moment. He pointed at me and smiled. What a thrill that was for a 14 year old kid. Such talent on guitar and vocals!! Thanks for the music and memories, Rik! :)

[@mattleone5831]

Those are expensive sounding chords

[@dorfsteen]

If you really wanted to show us how to play that you wouldn't be blocking it with cameras and shooting it at an angle where we can't see what you doing I know what a d chord is but I couldn't really tell you exactly what you were doing why would you do that I think you need to re-record this and this time shows how to do it

[@hockeytown49341]

Rik Emmett is an excellent guitarist, songwriter, musician, and no surprise an excellent guitar teacher as well! What a humble guy. Triumph was HUGE!! I love them, and now my kids do too!

[@dgrundman7499]

". . . ohp . . (looks solemnly at camera), and girls too!" I so love this guy. The world is a better place for having him in, no question . . .

[@rockandrollcrosswords4616]

I felt like Rik Emmett was speaking to me and giving me a guitar lesson to one of my cherished songs. Wait a second...

[@larrydrozd2740]

Triumph, US festival. They blew every band off the stage!!

[@dbarber1013]

So glad I ran into these lessons. Growing up in Western NY so close to Canada we got to see all the great Canadian bands....... I can still remember seeing Triumph and feeling the heat of those big letters lighting up behind the band!!!

[@WhaleBluePRS]

What makes Rik Emmett (and anyone else like him) such a great guitar player is that he knows it's about being a great musician. The guitar is a passion in and of itself but being a great musician is what gives the guitar player such depth, ie: greatness.

[@kevinmcnally-theblindguyou7015]

Rik is amazing: Songwriter, guitarist, singer, family man. I have seen him 5 times at a NJ charity event - I even had breakfast with him & Dave Dunlop (we stayed at the same hotel for the event). So very nice. I have managed to get my wife into Triumph/Rik and at breakfast she asked him a few questions about the US Festival etc. Rik rocks!

[@frankhanna5425]

Rik, I wore out more triumph cassettes cruisin and dating than anyone in Dallas Texas. Your one of the gifted and you are too humble. But that's what makes you so cool. Your the best, thanks for all the memories.

[@angelblackworldwide5763]

Rik is one of the easiest guys to learn from, he breaks it down and makes it make sense. I would give anything to spend one day with him to just pick his brain. Respect is the word here!

[@Eventual420]

Always reminded me of Tommy Shaw, only he was a real Damn Yankee. It was difficult not seeing more of Rik Emmett during the late 80s, I used to wonder wtf. Many years later I research the internet and find these gems. Rik is one of those gifts to the music world. It is we who are so lucky, and grateful for his music and here; his knowledge. What a guy.

[@nashdest]

Rik and Triumph changed my world forever. First time I was 17. I'm 55 now and stil listening to it. He gave me the magic power of the music. Thx Rik. Love ya. From Burlington Ont.

[@jerrycohen5068]

Thank You Rik. It is very kind of you to take the the time to show us how to play your excellent song. As a musician myself, that song has always spoken to me of the awesome power that music has. You are a truly gifted singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and I Thank You for the inspiration.

[@kyleholtgrave9014]

Age has certainly had an impact on his vocal range, but, I'm right there, too. Still one of my most favorite songs of all time!

[@user79592]

One of my Canadian favorites👍.