My understanding of blues and even just music theory has gone through the roof since I started watching your vids a couple of years ago. I’ve been playing acoustic for almost 35 years and only seriously got into lead playing during lockdown. With you, Tim Pierce and Guthrie Trapp along with some others I now play everyday. Your style of teaching and playing is my favourite of all and, to believe this is freely available is unreal…. Even though I’m a patreon too.. I hope you love teaching and it pays you enough to keep going. You’re a true gem of style and knowledge. Please never stop like so many seem to be doing these days
@JackRuch3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it and I’m glad you’re getting something good from the lessons
@ThePavelAntonov3 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree, @intersweat Each note has a sense and the unique ability of Jack to say a lot in a few notets
@seanc.5310Ай бұрын
I agree. I played guitar for nearly 30 years before i realized harmony and technique blows away fast and flashy playing. Great lesson here!
@ForrestWestАй бұрын
You're listening to the right guys! Guthrie Trapp and Tim Pierce are some of my favorites and they share so much knowledge. We got to see Guthrie Trapp and Tom Bukovac last weekend in nashville. Such a great show!
@colinpasfield46493 ай бұрын
Thanks Jack for another great lesson. I don't often comment but please rest assured you're absolutely spreading the love. Not just to me but thousands of us who love your teaching. We're all becoming better musos coz of you. Best to you and yours, Col
@pKova553 ай бұрын
Where have you been all the time?? ===> Killer NO filler!! ==> Sick tranquility, original, genuine STRAIGHT to the Point! ==> Keep'm com'n! THANK you SIR!!
@FraserCameron-i2m5 күн бұрын
What a delightful trip around the fretboard. The fusion of arpeggios and blues with jazz voicings is absolutely beautiful. I've learned so much just listening to the lesson. Thank you for showing me a few new ways to open up the harmonics and melodic playing I love do much.
@joey03593 ай бұрын
I really dig your unagitated kind of explaining connections I always thought were difficult. Thank you so much.
@guitarswhiskeyandgolf3 ай бұрын
The lesson content goes without saying it's vital brilliant information. But cN we talk about Jack's tone and phrasing man he has that tele singing
@tonyelkins29893 ай бұрын
Superb phrasing!😎
@ThePavelAntonov3 ай бұрын
You are illustrating this saying very well, Jack! "Any fool can play something difficult, but to play something simple requires skill." - Robert Fripp. Thank you!
@terrycaster49763 ай бұрын
Superb lesson Jack and beautifully explained as always. Thanks.
@DanielBrewer-j4f3 ай бұрын
What a great lesson. A7 as a secondary dominant to the IV chord, and how closely related that is to the C# diminished. Finally putting it together! Thanks so much for this …
@JackRuch3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@gabrielfernandez97922 ай бұрын
Absolutely love how you reinterpreted the I to IV as a V to I. A teacher had once glossed over this trick, but I had not really grasped it. Jack, you are a truly Great Teacher. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please keep up your good work.
@davidmaki69603 ай бұрын
Great lesson, Jack! I'm always looking for ways to add that diminished voicing to the minor blues, your major 7 voicing brought it all into focus. Thank you, kind sir!
@jamesvanzyl47582 ай бұрын
Silky smooth..just magic
@1963Tele3 ай бұрын
Great info. Thanks!
@JackRuch3 ай бұрын
You bet!
@dekalbes3353 ай бұрын
Thanks Jack.....always good stuff.
@JackRuch3 ай бұрын
Thanks again!
@silverentertainment58253 ай бұрын
Love the calm nature of your training. The Bob Ross of guitar sound❤and teaching🎸👏👏👏
@paulhicks35952 ай бұрын
Of all the KZbin instructional videos I’ve seen this is THE one I’d call ‘perfect’. It’s so clear, logical, easily understandable and of such high value. The other really important factor is that it’s so musical. The backing track is pleasant, the guitar tone is perfect and the phrasing is wonderful. It’s immediately advanced my playing significantly. I wouldn’t call it a trick, however, but a profound insight. Thank you.
@coffeesnob7600Ай бұрын
Perfectly said.
@manhalnaddour1253 ай бұрын
That altered scale sounded very cool indeed… Pretty, as Jack would say. Thanks for a great lesson!
@denselman3 ай бұрын
Great one, thanks Jack!
@JackRuch3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@9ineToe3 ай бұрын
Just so tasty and delivered with absolutely silken touch - fantastic as as always, Jack!
@dougsmith84302 ай бұрын
Jack, you are ‘next level’ all the way. Listening to your lessons brings my ears to a place that is too rarely heard, but absolutely beautiful! Thank you for helping myself and so many fellow guitarists expand our horizons!
@PeterKertesz20133 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for that beautiful A7 addition, absolutely game changer! I wish I could absorb more from your lessons..
@donhyler73793 ай бұрын
Love it! Thanks Jack! This helps give a newbie some cool ideas!
@floaty103 ай бұрын
Some nice call and response playing as well. Thanks
@jaytee_133 ай бұрын
Another great video Jack. Thank you.
@PhoenixStewart-d4oАй бұрын
What an incredible video, thank you so much. This is truly a gem to find on KZbin.
@ap74983 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@Olden-NaiderBeaubrun-nf6hm3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@nickreedman73603 ай бұрын
Your teaching is exemplary as always, Jack! Thanks for the knowledge & wisdom!
@ForrestWestАй бұрын
Your presentation is very enjoyable to listen to. I like how you keep it very simple before and after the segment that you're using for an example so it's easy to hear what's being demonstrated. I'm going to be going back over this lesson slowly and practicing each section to learn these transition voicings. Thanks for taking the time to do this! New subscriber and I'll be looking at your other videos.
@WickBeavers3 ай бұрын
Excellent!! Thank you! I’m gonna hit your Patreon-
@kayakkootenaybc3 ай бұрын
Great lesson Jack thanks man❤
@jeffbrewer4023 ай бұрын
Best lesson so far. Great job Jack.
@talisman9643 ай бұрын
Love it Jack! ❤️
@nathanwilson2395_2 ай бұрын
Jack, I just wanted to share my gratitude for this video. I've played the guitar since I was a child, but I always avoided theory and understanding the why. This video has inspired me; clear, concise instruction and easy to follow. Your playing style is so smooth and expressive, I have been playing along with the video over the past week and internalising the information. I have experienced a very obvious improvement in my ability and understanding. Thank you for sharing and I wish that you and your family are doing well.
@aminahmed22203 ай бұрын
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day Jack also happy first week of summer ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
@markcooper90633 ай бұрын
A7 great way to signal a change
@duelenigma77323 ай бұрын
good one Jack .
@anklebar13 ай бұрын
dude, how did I just found your channel???? Amazing stuff.
@KevinKraushaar2 ай бұрын
Every so often I discover a lesson that dramatically improves my playing - This is one of those moments.
@GuitarBreaks2 ай бұрын
Jack you are the king! Such beautiful playing and tone. Clearly explained and broken down into digestible chunks. Love ya! How’s your passion for Italian food going? 🤓
@saulchelar82773 ай бұрын
you are the best teacher, awesome lesson!
@williammaxwell66042 ай бұрын
You are very very good at what you do. Thanks for the lesson!
@moose66762 ай бұрын
I learn something everyday with this guy 👍🏻 thanks Jack your the best 👍🏻👍🏻
@KingGrio3 ай бұрын
Idea for a Jack Ruch Tshirt or motto/mantra: -Know your arpeggios -Substitute diminished for dominant -Pentatonic
@srinip3 ай бұрын
What a beautiful way to transition to the IV chord by using it's V! Needless to say, the theory is all very well, but your examples are so outrageously tasty that it all makes sense. I did have one thought, though it may be too much and may have to be used very judiciously. What if, just before the A7 (the V to the Dm7) you used an Em7b5, and that would make it a II-V-I in Dm - probably sharing that last bar, or maybe even getting a bar each. What do you think?
@MrSandfordАй бұрын
Thanks and great the way you converse. Enjoyable to follow
@michaelbrewster2158Ай бұрын
Great lesson. Thank you🎸😉
@DonTheGuitarGuy3 ай бұрын
Awesome as always, thank you for sharing all you do.
@RuthBarlow-vl6cy3 ай бұрын
Jack- Many thanks for sharing your knowledge, mastery, and grace as a professional musician. Outside of that- your technique of touch and attack and rhythm is just masterful. Thank you very much for sharing. ❤
@peterburi27273 ай бұрын
Excellent Jack! These are tones that a lot of players don't hear in that minor chord progression.
@musiccreation11983 ай бұрын
Such a tasty player
@goingblindmusic3 ай бұрын
Every video a seminar. Plenty off depth if you’re looking for it, that’s what I love about your YT stuff.
@justinu1163 ай бұрын
Pretty awesome! Watched a doc watson lesson and he also used a dim chord much the same same...very cool
@Neil_Morris3 ай бұрын
I think I just had an Epiphany. I'm probably not the only one 🙂 Thank you Jack
@rogerelton67912 ай бұрын
NICE , LOVED THIS.
@kurtdemichiel70502 ай бұрын
Just an amazing guitar player and teacher. Alot of people are good players but can't teach or are good teachers but their playing isn't inspirational. Jack you are gifted with both qualities! Thank you for your lessons
@marklansawАй бұрын
great lesson!
@juanjoseruizmayoral29873 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias Jack! Excelente lección! Saludos desde México
@kweinfurt3 ай бұрын
Never heard anyone go over this before. Thanks! I just subscribed.
@stanesposito26643 ай бұрын
Great lesson! Thx!!
@jeffrowlette3 ай бұрын
I'm a kinda advanced player.....but that was sweet! I go through dozens and dozens (or more!) of videos before I learn something new... THIS was one of those rare videos I learned something new! Thank you!
@Arthur_My_Dear3 ай бұрын
Beautiful playing, Jack, and such clear music theory to boot. Perfect tone as well - what amp are you playing through? Best
@johnsmothermon68563 ай бұрын
Reminds me of “Old Love”
@williammartin44163 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@rollacoast3 ай бұрын
Fantastic lesson.
@keithagnew59342 ай бұрын
Brilliant thankyou.
@stevenhorton74573 ай бұрын
Great information and great how you explain it ❤
@imatt_2853 ай бұрын
Sounds Gooood !!!
@idanbar46473 ай бұрын
Great! Thanks Jack!
@patopaiar88952 ай бұрын
Thanx, genius.
@detrenullermnd99733 ай бұрын
Super cool stuff❤
@patdebraekeler10103 ай бұрын
How clear explained. In one evening you changed my musical blues dictionary
@ianmartinez27712 ай бұрын
Hi Jack, I really love your lessons, I'm a beginner guitarist! Would it be possible to put tabs on your lessons? I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks Jack!
@10000rajaram6 күн бұрын
Tabs on the Patreon my man.
@seapete1312 ай бұрын
I think I'm finally good enough to really understand your videos... is this the same as doing a similar substitute when going from the 4 or 5 back to the 1? Raising a half step diminished... I learned that from several rhcp songs 😂😂
@claudiobueno60495 күн бұрын
Hi Jack thank you for explaing us your technics, your touch is perfect and the dinámic of your fingers is excelent !!! I would like to know what pick ups are using in your Tele, is wonderful that sound. Thank you again , Regards!!
@Japanese_Made_Easy_Podcast3 ай бұрын
Smooooooth.
@tefenstrat3 ай бұрын
Really great lesson for a person like me who is taking a deep dive into the blues. So I have a question for anyone out there that has the knowledge to answer. I am wondering if this lesson would also apply in a 1-4-5 chord progression where the 4 chord is a D9 chord in lieu of a Dm? Here is an really common example of a 1-4-5 12 bar blues chord progression where the 1 chord is A7 /(4) D9 /5 chord is E9. Anyone?
@ianbarnes14063 ай бұрын
This would work because all Jack is doing is outlining an A7 chord (arpeggio) and since you're already playing an A7 chord before going to the 4 chord (D9) it would sound 'right', but it would not sound 'outside' like it does here, which I guess is the whole point of this lesson
@johnlee5279 күн бұрын
I love this video and try to follow but it a bit difficult withou the TAB ,thanks
@sirius90632 ай бұрын
Gracias maesto por tu trabajo!!!! podrias dejar aqui el backing track para practicar? Muchisimas gracias del corazon!!
@tanukibrahma3 ай бұрын
Cool info! What drum program are you using here? Sounds great.
@Welinwms3 ай бұрын
😮uauuuu!🙏🏾
@atmts1Ай бұрын
I think that dominant transition run got me pregnant.
@stephenowen52293 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@albertoacosta7030Ай бұрын
Please friend tell me where I find this Backing Track. A thousand thanks
@rogerelton67912 ай бұрын
GREAT LESSON YET AGAIN,,WOULD BE GOOD TO SEE YOU TEACH A STUDENT ON CAMERA JACK,,,,,(INTERMEDIATE MAYBE) SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN HOW TO BREAK OUT OF THE SO CALLED BOXES. JUST A THOUGHT. KEEP WELL
@bendeximo25743 ай бұрын
How can i get that backing track?
@ranman586353 ай бұрын
Good lesson but I have to translate from E flat. I wish more people did that.tuned down.
@Sledgehammers_Nail2 ай бұрын
Doesn't sound good in my opinion, over a blues backing track anyway.
@adrianzamora14262 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautifil. Just my playing goal. Thank you for this awesome work