Dickey Betts' Brilliant Melodic Style

[@SouthMeckStunna]

The fact that Dickey Betts & Duane Allman existed in the same band is pretty insane. Thanks for this awesome lesson Jack! Exactly what I needed right now.

[@Strumbum01]

He was such a great guitar player, song writer, and singer. He will be missed. Thank you for the lesson, Jack!

[@OneMoreGrave]

RIP Dicky ❤ I learned so much from that dude. I use his licks all the time. Liz Reed is still my favorite tune 40 years later. Thanks Jack!

[@13thAMG]

Tastefully done, Jack. The Alman Brothers were a fertile ground for so many others to grow from. They inspired, master-classed and innovated whilst they entertained and gave so much to their audiences. Dicky Betts - there will be no other. Great job as always, Jack. We're glad you're here. 😊

[@jeffro.]

Thanks, Jack. Dicky was my hero. Why? I went to high school in downtown Atlanta (69-73), and the whole band would often play at Piedmont Park. I fell in love with his guitar work then. It always sounded happy and kinda reminded me of Linus from the Peanuts cartoon. It just made me wanna dance! When I improvise these days, I often follow his direction with his scale and repeating (but slightly different) riffs. I didn't realize how much I did it until watching this video. I'll miss his music! I didn't know him personally, wish I did. I guess I should've approached him way back when. Thanks again, Jack! Glad you're taking up the mantle to teach his techniques.

[@waynegram8907]

JACK, try to make a Dickey Betts top 10 repeating motif licks he does often, the repeating motif note groupings patterns he uses to make a lesson about them. Watch a lot of live concerts of Dickey Betts and the great southerns concerts and albums also to find these repeating motif patterns he uses often

[@willyamos9180]

And then one day you find your teacher. Dude, you are so chill, and you’re playing is so tasty. With so many guitar teachers on YT, it’s hard to know whom to chose; but, your approach to soloing just makes sense to me, especially the idea of using a motif as a guide. I’m jumping onto my TrueFire account right now to absorb all I can from you. Thank you for helping this player realize a life long dream.

[@paulgemme6056]

Dickey's solo on "Jelly Jelly". So sweet! One of the greatest.

[@jalapainyo]

Hey Jack, thanks for shining the light on Dickey’s greatness. He’s also my favorite guitarist in the Allman Brothers history. Great Woods live DVD is Dickey on fire.

[@JackRuch]

Great woods is some of his finest!

[@laobrien4982]

Thank you for this helpful lesson.

[@DanaDeerwester]

Thank You Jack 🎉👏💯💜🤍💙❤

[@jim-d6v]

Very smooth stuff,...loving it,RIP Dickey

[@terrycaster4976]

Beautifully explained Jack. Thank you.

[@JackRuch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vasilvasilev792]

Briliant, relaxing, educations, thanks! God bles you!

[@jacqueszins8876]

Your lesson is so useful! Thank you a lot ,Jack.

[@eddiearnold768]

I always appreciate you very much..thank you for doing this..Eddie

[@mikecole4489]

BROOOOO how have I not discovered your channel before your playing is INSANE

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

He's one of the best, for sure! What a touch!

[@frakognome4434]

Welcome in the JR fan club!

[@antonygdouglas3935]

Excellent work as always Jack , not just the notes but articulation . ❤

[@Peter-iq6rc]

Yes, Jack. Fantastic video. Thank you!

[@Sammywhat]

Brilliant style, brilliant breakdown! Thank you, Jack!! That old ES is perfectly matched for these fine tones!!

[@billkramer3520]

I first saw Dickie in 1972 and first listen to the Allman Brothers in 1970 and Dickie remains one of my all-time favorite guitar players

[@martydibergi5228]

Jack as an old guy that has loved guitar my whole life, (not very good at it) you are am Awesome relaxed knowledgeable teacher. I was fortunate to see Lenny Breau dozens of times back in the day.❤

[@chuckwall107]

Great tribute Jack! Have loved Dickey’s sound for many years. I purchased your triads course recently. This is such a melodic way of connecting all those triad shapes. Practicing just got so much more fun! Thank you so much!

[@petereiseman-investor]

Very nice video as usual with some great soloing ideas using the major pentatonic. Your explanations are always really clear and easy to understand and put into play.

[@alanthew6490]

Amazing, another inspirational session. I love that horizontal move for the major pentatonic. An easy way to separate them from the minor pentatonic, this will help me to not mix them up. Also love that single chord backing track, more to practice.

[@chriss1492]

Thanks for doing this. I’ve always been a big Allman Bros fan, and Live at Fillmore East is one of the greatest live albums ever recorded-so much inspiration there. Dickey also happened to be from my hometown.

[@jeremyversusjazz]

love it. rip db. Dude that red 335 in the lighting that you have when you can see the checking and the curvature of the lam top on it freaking gorgeous.

[@PeterConnors-tv8iw]

Thanks for breaking it down into manageable steps Jack. Great sound as always.

[@JackRuch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bareandmare]

Nice tribute, and great explanation/lesson, thanks Jack.

[@elmolewis9123]

Great demo and such a sweet tone.

[@ryanguffy4739]

Great info, excellent tone from that 335 too!

[@TheRange7]

Great lesson and share Jack

[@nicklyde4361]

A very informative lesson, of the style of a true genius...thanks Jack.

[@ericmorrison4188]

Thanks Jack…. That was a fantastic lesson…. Dickey really put 10 years of Southern Rock on the map…. Which really evolved into Modern Country.. Duane was a Blues Cat… Dickey was Country Blues and Swing…. Some incredible music..

[@jimshunamon2512]

Great vid Jack! Dickey was one of my earliest inspirations when I started playing back in the 70's. My brother gave me the Allman Brothers live at the Fillmore East and I wore that album out learning Dickey's lines. That live version of In Memory of Elizabeth Reed is a tune I still play at gigs today. RIP Dickey. Heaven is rockin' a little sweeter.

[@JackRuch]

Very cool!

[@doyleallen3762]

Great job demonstrating and explaining the essence of his common ideas.

[@Coucoulou]

Nice video describing Dickeys stile. Thanks a lot for that!

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure!

[@jobaci]

What a amazing lesson, Thank you!

[@joeurbanowski321]

Dickies glass-bell tone … which you’ve got.. sure completes the picture.. Thanks 👍🏼

[@standufrene93]

Great job... he was one of my favorites. Thanks

[@TheBhannah]

A legend for sure ! Thanks for the tips .

[@thelion27]

One of my all time favorite bands. Dickey had some country playing before ABB ... with Duane, their styles together were sonic wonder. Unbelievable how Dickey not only kept the band together but went on to be the only guitar after that tragedy. With all that jazz , blues and gospel and country plus modal rock... I never get bored with their music.

[@kevinhines3487]

Thanks Jack, for posting this. I've been waiting for your take on Dickey. I encourage everyone to take a minute and listen to "Sail Away" from Enlighted Rogues. This tune means a lot to me and really encapsulates Dickey's style.

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure!

[@rocketguy2]

Damn, Sam, the tutorial I've been waiting for....Have always loved Dickey's tone and phrasing and you've broken it down perfectly...Gracias!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks!

[@lllULTIMATEMASTERlll]

Dickey was always my favorite Allman Brothers guitar player. One of the most underrated guitarists ever.

[@thefretfiles]

Beautiful tribute lesson to one of the masters! ❤

[@XchelRocks]

You rock so hard. Great breakdown.

[@slicksalmon6948]

Excellent description. I’d also note that he phrased in 4s rather than the triplets typically used by blues-based players.

[@guitardog]

So good, Jack. Love the way you breakdown the wayDickey could be melodic and edgy at the same time. Which is genius right? RIP DB… 🔥🎸🔥

[@dekalbes335]

Perfect. Thank you .

[@davidt9841]

Smooth and Classy! That’s Your Signature, Jack! Well Done! Have a Great Day! RIP Mr. Betts!!! 👍🎸✌️😎

[@TheJTish]

just awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@JackRuch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaygatsby1]

That background track is more Ain’t Wasting Time than Blue Sky or Jessica. Great vid. RIP Dickey.

[@martyhudenko]

Nice job!!

[@franklynjude9483]

I saw the Allman Brothers twice before Duane Allman left us. I saw the majority of the major guitar players during the late sixties and seventies. Duane Allman was by the superior player but Mr Betts was an incredible addition. That band was incredible.

[@joenania]

GOD BLESS RICHARD " DICKEY " BETTS FOREVER - LOVE FROM YOUR PAL , JOE NANIA - - - - A.K.A. HOLLYWOOD JOE

[@craigjacoway8106]

Great video!

[@stephenowen5229]

Nice one Mr Ruch! 👍

[@JackRuch]

Thanks!

[@andrewmcarthur3843]

Those repeating phrases also work great in minor pentatonic, in a heavier rock context 🎸

[@aminahmed2220]

I absolutely agree with your opinion of the late Dickey Betts have a wonderful day Jack ❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢 also today is my friends birthday

[@bagusbayekgilbert4787]

Thanks, jack.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JackRuch]

No worries!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Condoléances

[@joebubbit]

Dickey and Dan Toler were magic.

[@michaelheller8841]

To me Dickey Betts was the ABB sound no matter who was the lead guitarist and Dickey was also lead. The same can be said about Gary Rossington was the Skynyrd sound. I never knew the reason why Dickey left and I have seen ABB live so many times I can't even count them all. One thing I noticed? HIs missing sound. He will be missed for sure. I loved how Dickey played Southbound not mentioned as much as his other classics.

[@neilritson7445]

Lovely.

[@mayito714]

Really nice 335

[@diegooland1261]

Great stuff. Are you bending up to the 3rd on those bends?

[@garydunlap6532]

Way cool. Thanks

[@JackRuch]

You bet!

[@kevinmalone4109]

Mountain Jam!

[@lolobuggah2670]

Great smooth tone you have there. Are you using a compressor?

[@JackRuch]

There is some compression added to the overall mix

[@freq18hz]

please post this backing track

[@drewbarries]

❤️❤️❤️

[@John-rb3yv]

1st time ever seeing ABB at their annual Beacon gig, I was expecting that pretty, melodic sound.... To me it was like hearing a bar blues band. I was a little bummed

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

Listening to you talk I just invented a new term 'horidaginal'.....lol

[@JackRuch]

Nice!

[@billdorton5550]

fret science over lapping jacks lessons with visuals would be great explainer, especially with arpeggios just sayin'