John Petrucci Guitar Lesson - 5 Guitar Tips

[@sweetwater]

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[@nomo3875]

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[@sirshenduseal]

Why choose sweetwater? Because it's sweetwater...🤘

[@kldelacruz]

Those guitar collection tho 🖤

[@basedhumanofficial]

done and done!

[@ianngalbraith]

Nice of him to come down from Mount Olympus for a bit.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

I was thinking more Moses lol

[@ruchirsajwan]

Ian Galbraith hahahahhahaha

[@bluesman7119]

really cool from a player like John to do this

[@TheProxy2]

@@chrisdaviesguitarI never know moses has big muscles

[@yusrikarim5511]

NICE hhahahaha

[@JT_Grogan]

A guy who can play the craziest shit imaginable but still doesn't mind teaching novice stuff like this. I love how down to earth he is. No ego at all.

[@thatoneguysven774]

I met JP in a small music store in Lille (France) in 2005 before a Dream Theater show. He was very down to earth and cool with everyone in the store.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

@@thatoneguysven774 he seems like a great guy and humble in spite of his amazing talents

[@VSNxx]

“craziest shit” 😀

[@rahiabrar8400]

That's what makes him great.

[@fragtagninja1633]

Little known fact. The basic shit strewn together is what makes advanced techniques. There really isn't anything special or magical about what he does. He just does the basics incredibly well.

[@yeahhyouvish]

Mesa- boogie, Bunch of majesties lying around God preaching Good vibes.

[@steveburchfield5576]

ONLY ONE JUDGE GOD ALLMIGHTY AND HE HATES SIN LIKE TAKING HIS AWSOME NAME IN VAIN!!!

[@christopher.hallissy]

Vishwadeep Sonawane sermon on the mount

John Petrucci is the most humble and the most skilled musician world has ever seen. My favorit guitarist by far.

[@Arkoudeides.]

Listen YJM

[@christianbrobst3486]

You ever heard of Andy Timmons?

[@Safetyman99]

I wholeheartedly agree -- I love his sound.

[@GooseGumlizzard]

@@Arkoudeides. yes, very humble guy that Yngwie

[@anidemolimacnauj]

Allan Holdsworth

[@Simonzivoj]

It makes me so happy to see that the Alex Lifeson Chord is so influential among musicians such as JP

[@RalphAouad]

Simon Gonzalez Check out villa lobos prelude 2. He did this chord long before

[@coryleblanc]

100th like, yw

[@archie_guitar]

Incredible content. Every single one of these guitar tips is a trademark of John's work in Dream Theater, tracing back to the early beginnings. For example in Images & Words: 1- Alex Lifeson Chord = Metropolis Pt 1 solo break 2- Fifth Below the Root Power Chord = Pull me Under main riff 3- Chord Intervals = Metropolis Pt 1 main riff 4- Vibrato = Under a Glass Moon intro 5- Flat Fifths = Under a Glass Moon solo

[@robinflick5516]

Love that he appears in so many videos. He definitly should make his own channel.

[@kyledavis5228]

It took him his whole career to be able to play that slow.

[@daoyang223]

Took him one second of practice to play that fast

[@ShrubPlays]

I discovered the "Alex Lifeson" chord a while back on my own. Never really listened to Rush or ever learned a chord like that in a song. Very neat idea and I'm glad it came to me somehow. Gotta start listening to more Rush now.

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Shrub Plays wise choice. Start with Xanadu, Hemispheres, and 2112

[@bahritkharakor9257]

JP the living legend...

[@davidjames3424]

I love how he references Steve Morse. Such a killer player. Petrucci is just so awesome all around. One day I’ll get that Music Man!

[@NexLevelQuest]

Saw him live recently. Never seen anybody play so perfect. Legend

[@SeriousPoo]

I really admire how down-to-earth and humble he is.

[@larrywhitted7333]

Usually the best ones are very humble.

[@tomh4244]

@@larrywhitted7333 That is the worst statement ever, actually what makes Petrucci so amazing is that MOST people who are at the top get arrogant and cocky, the few who remain humble are those we applaud and this is why they feel special, otherwise people wouldn't be so amazed when they see how down to earth he is.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

plus he is a serious weight lifter in the gym. Sorta like if Arnold Schwartzeneggar was a master guitarist.

[@GooseGumlizzard]

The "Alex Lifeson chord" as he calls it, I always called it the "Dream Theater chord" lol because they use it so much , especially on their older albums

[@based7881]

Same

[@sundeflector2402]

I literally worship you as my Idol. The real God. Thanks for the inspiration. Such simple way of teaching yet powerful and of course the soul resides in ur music Love from India ❤️

[@ziukh3164]

The tone just rips, scratches, beats, crawls around. It is so wild man.

[@victorhugod387]

From the royalty to the people: It must be one of the best timbres in the music world. My building is shaking hard, even my neighbour came here to complain. Love you John.

[@netizentrotter514]

His Majesty with his Majesty.🤘

[@Virtual-Media]

Petrucci's lesson was as helpful as the staff at Sweetwater... Excellent 🤘

[@sweetwater]

😎

[@danielpadim]

From the series “Petrucci for dummies”...

[@17colosal]

Back then there was no internet, youtube, ultimate-guitar... It was all about imagination and listening to records

[@TheOutlawMan]

Sheet music, literature, tabs, instructional videos, and personal tutors existed back then too. Times change, but not by much

[@albertgein3082]

I know that's how I learned how to play by ear

[@cyanhallows7809]

Well ultimate guitar tabs are pretty much only used by absolute beginners (At least I hope so)

[@mdtaylor2274]

I wish I had a teacher like John. Super cool of him to do this video.

[@galvadorsd]

14:48 thats child in time material!!! always enjoy JP teaching stuff

[@theGuizzard]

I knew exactly what chord Mr. Petrucci was going to play before his fingers touched the neck: that F# bar chord with the open B and E strings. (0:56) I remember having the same discovery of that very chord from the Hemispheres song book. It opened up this whole new world of playing chords with open strings ringing. (same technique is employed heavily on 'The Spirit of Radio') Amazing chord from a great album by Alex, Geddy and Neil. May Mr. Peart rest in peace.

[@colinohare]

Guitar god, seems like such a great guy. Who wouldn't love lessons from him he's so patient in his explanations.

[@paulmodesitt5504]

I learned to play by slowing vinyl records,& likewise adjusting the pitch. New & young players, yes, even knowledgeable players, invest in a variable pitch turntable,& some vinyl. This is a wonderful way to both learn,& play along! Thanks, I was returned too my youth by this video.

[@chicomp]

Oh, god, the TONE. AMAZING tone.

[@geraldpasion3378]

the way he talks.. the way he explain things.. is EXACTLY the same as his instructional video way back years and years ago when I am starting to learn more from guitars.. hehehe.

[@ardidio2201]

Amazing how he can still remember his early days after decades of mastering the instrument

[@PinoyGuitarTutorials]

He is like a God of Guitar literally.

[@blackfelline2386]

John Petrucci : *choke the bridge* His guitar : "harder daddy"

[@elektrik-fz4up]

I listened to Dream Theater a while before I really listened to Rush and the ‘Alex Lifeson Chord’ is implanted into my head as the chord that is played in the riff before Myung’s bass solo and Petrucci’s solo on Metropolis: Part 1

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Kids, notice he keeps mentioning Alex Lifeson. Do yourself a favor: listen to Rush.

[@knutnskar6796]

Rush best band ever

[@felinekaiju4517]

bloody oath!.

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

“Burn it Down” by Alter Bridge uses that Alex Lifeson chord. It’s fun to play.

[@raventrophy]

Oh! An Alter Bridge fans are also here! Good to know! : ) Greetings from Poland!

[@monkeyking2855]

How bout one last breath by creed both Mark Trimonty

[@maxvincy9127]

Wow he Is so good and calm guy. I started liking him after the g3 live in tokyo

[@Arcturian1111]

A Great and Yet Humble Guy. Ace Frehley use to practice the same licks over and over all day and he learned how to bend and create cool licks and riffing just by practicing it over and over again. It works for me too. I'm getting my sound and feel too by doing it over and over religiously. Simply easy bends etc... A craft if you will. It all comes from the way you palm mute, rake, etc. I'm establishing my own sound now. Practice, practice, practice.

[@donchart1]

Man...that amp sounds f'n amazing.

[@kentucky1519]

Petrucci god of guitarists. He seeks to teach the week but holds the power of the mighty

[@benjaminchartier6458]

The "Alex Lifeson Chord" also appears in Eddie van halen's stuff...

[@ketz_165]

this is like lebron teaching us how to dribble...

[@Kuroiwa1988]

Or Cristiano Ronaldo teaching how to do a powerful kick

[@anonymous-pb7dy]

@@Kuroiwa1988 teaching us how to hit the wall on every free kick

[@pzdipuing]

for progressive genre guitar God every thing he play the timing seems right which is incredible

[@warren_r]

When Petrucci played the "Alex Lifeson chord", the song that came to me was first big chord on Far Cry, off of Snakes and Arrows. A bit forgotten as a Rush song, but a masterclass of the Lifeson style.

[@mariomandujano7116]

At 6:15 did someone else knelt? wasn't just me right?

[@seanlheeger]

Sweetwater and Petrucchi equals stability and power.

[@jeroenjansen2709]

Great lesson! These chords and licks blew me away!

[@herwansaputra4080]

Hallowed be thy name, john

[@ReubensLair]

All great basic tips to put in your repertoire. I learned the fifth trick from mustaine lesson long time ago def adds meat to rhythm tracks. Anyone else miss the Ibanez guitar tho?

[@Fallub]

I love all the references. Great job.

[@desmo999]

He is a really sympathetic guy!!!

[@Goku16053]

Awesome!! John Petrucci is a guitarrist impressive!! I am big fan!!!!

[@thebassrogue]

The fact that John is self-taught I believe makes all the more difference when he is teaching stuff... He tries to show things the way he found out or stumbled upon them with practice and it makes it seem easier for beginners

[@buckerdog]

I never thought I could learn so much in 15 minutes. Thank you guitar god, for you have blessed me with knowledge.

[@era1442]

It's nice to see how even a player of his skill level isn't perfect, showing that he is only human haha. As an aspiring guitarist and musician myself it makes me have hope of becoming as good as him someday

[@irmasil3]

JP2C+Mesa 412 is a dream rig....And I have a LOT of stuff already...I am very close with my Triaxis rig etc...but still...Also the the Zoom captures the sound REALLY well!!!

[@Kaiman1962]

Thank you Mister Petrucci. Thats Great!

[@artemus80j.4]

6:17 can't wait to go home and try that move!

[@marcos061059]

I want to see his tutorial on growing the beard.

[@jeremythornton433]

That's a monster tone!

[@RalphAouad]

That first chord can also be found in villa lobos prelude 2 for classical guitar, he also moves it around there. It should be called the villa lobos chord

[@mikeriesco6174]

The hawks that are the individual notes, swirling around him at the mountaintop, would be easier to discern if he backed off the gain quite a bit. But still awesome.

[@mimoochodom2684]

Like God said " John, what do you want to be when you grow up?" J: "The best guitarist on the planet." G: "Ok John, I can do that." .....When I asked, I heard FA.

[@danawakes2001]

He's correct - Adrian Smith's vibrato is probably the best of all time. Up there with Gilmour and Yngwie.

[@incitatus634]

Becker is up there with Friedman! All of them have great vibratos!

[@JT_Grogan]

Absolutely as well as Lynch, Vai, SRV, Zakk and Dimebag

[@andypayne243]

Stay away from that Hammett vibrato though ;)

[@davefrench6701]

you have way too many Majesty's , probably should go ahead and send me one your Majesty

[@Rdgcan]

Thanks for uploading these vids. As others have said, it’s inspiring to listen from the masters themselves and more so realizing they’re great persons. Cheers

[@TheProgWay]

Would love to see JP do a full play of ITPOE

[@eduardozamora1947]

holy mother of tone!

[@Xianpaul0523]

If he will continue, I know He can make it to the top and earn money to buy new jeans.

[@johnmoser2689]

This was awesome....I so love the look and feel of the majesty he's playing Cool tips I like his manner of explaining how to

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

The chord of life(son). Nice.

[@TheMaxxbiff]

Incredible.

[@axiis1301]

4:58 is how I check to make sure my interface isn't clipping lmao

[@mmblaake]

That’s hilarious 😂😂

[@walmartshoppingcart2163]

Lmaooo same the all mighty chug

[@UR2Compliant]

Great guitarist...and nice guy.

[@stefanfilipov7254]

So called "Alex Lifeson Chord" has been used in guitar pieces long long before this. I first encountered in in a piece by Hector Villa Lobos, and yeah its sounds really cool

[@santiagoimbachi6381]

14:48 is actually found that same way in The Necromancer from Caress of Steel

[@riverplaysguitar8787]

The Root Power Chord is one of my favorites because it makes the guitar sound really heavy. Fun Fact: Kirk Windstein of Crowbar uses that a lot.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Interesting how big of an influence Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has on Petrucci! Never knew that before and learning the Lifeson chord.

[@OZRIC1985]

John Petrucci was influenced by exactly the same great music I was influenced by when I started learning guitar in the early 1980s. I totally relate to him about the discovery of the "Alex Lifeson chord"! It's a chord that I still always love playing after all these years. I'm a huge Rush fan, as well as a fan of Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Dixie Dregs, and amazing guitar players like Allan Holdsworth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore, Gary Moore, Frank Gambale, etc. Now, if I could just start wood-shedding so that I can get up to a level of playing that's even remotely close to John Petrucci's incredible playing. :-p

[@donald-parker]

I am looking forward to a John song (or maybe an album) called "When I Was Younger"

[@alejandrogrisales7151]

Me.encanta esa forma de equalizar en v llevando los cortes de la media frecuenfia bien cerradas

[@MartisGTR]

0:19 “Soo the first thing that comes to min-or” lol 😂

[@sjsphotog]

awesome. my Hero. love JPP

[@AdityaLakey18]

9:15 what song is this?

[@Shredder-KJ]

Awsome awsome teacher

[@pip5528]

LOL Of course he mentions Alex Lifeson. Gotta love it. :D

[@dimdim5228]

Oh yes...its so easy...thank you

[@iamtolgason8106]

I really like all of your creativity

[@timothycormier3494]

John, tell us about vibrato with a pinch harmonic. Like zakk wylde over uses

[@TheMackyD]

Forever wishing I could grow a majestic beard like his

[@ninomediera1706]

Just because of JP I subscribe this channel.

[@wongsanggar]

You know the best way for selling? Invite John Petrucci to talk guitar tips in your office! Good job, Sweetwater!

[@bigdaddygranpa5578]

Something to work on ...loving how basic . Thanks man...**** INSPIRED ******

[@OthmaneTheSkills]

at 11:32 when he said , vibrato is like fingerprint , i just tought of yngwie .. few seconds later he said his name ! yngwie's vibrato is gorgeously amazing !

[@pgrove]

I want that black and teal guitar on the right so bad. He doesn't need it right?

[@richardaaron4454]

Wow the third example was really cool how he wrote that song using an idea he got from Iron Maiden.

[@wansteernokrek]

God himself is talking about Alex, Iron Maiden, Metallica,Queensryche, Steve Morse.... he is so down to earth.

[@cjraven2399]

This dude has good taste

[@Alfredo78666]

I could be blown away too, If only I can discern some'

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

So what got me started was I heard this song by band back in the 70s called Deep Pupil or something like that. They did a song called Stroked on your Daughter and I knew I wanted to play guitar. 👍

[@albertgein3082]

Fire in her thighs...

[@caerulemusic]

lmfao the older john gets, the more he sounds like jordan