Soloing Secrets - Freddie King

Hey everyone! Here's the next episode of Soloing Secrets with one of my favorites - Mr. Freddie King! I've had requests to feature some of Freddie King's legendary music, and this lesson concludes this recent look at the "Three Kings" of blues music, with Albert, B.B., and now finally taking a look at some of Freddie's tasty blues guitar ideas - so let's dive in!
The ideas shared in this lesson were pulled from three of my favorite Freddie King albums, including music from Getting Ready, Texas Cannonball, and Burglar. This includes sections from songs such as 'Palace Of The King,' 'Pack It Up,' and 'Lowdown In Lodi' - to name a few!
I'm also adapting part of Freddie's unusual picking style in this lesson, as I'm using a metal fingerpick on my index finger played with lots of accented upstrokes. As you'll see, I've tried to channel some of Freddie's magic in this lesson, and this is the first time I've ever attempted to authentically play his way using a metal fingerpick. Playing this way really seems to add something when you use it and grab a plucked bend or single note with some extra authority and conviction.
Needless to say, if you're a Freddie King fan, a player searching for some classic licks/ideas to stick in their bag of tricks, or maybe you're just curious what all the fingerpicking fuss is about - this lesson is totally for you! Give this episode a view, leave some comments/feedback, and please subscribe to Late Night Lessons - THANK YOU!
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[@LateNightLessons]

So, no one can say that I'm not dedicated - today is my birthday and here I am working on a Freddie King lesson, but I love his music so much, this was fun to put together. Also, just a heads up, but the Patreon files that accompany this lesson will be posted late - I'm heading to Red Lobster for b-day dinner! [Burps] And thanks for the birthday wishes everyone! ROCK ON! 🔥🤘🤩🤘🔥

[@MarkEdward-bl6cr]

That's silly David we all know how much work you put in to help the guitar community become better Happy Birthday thanks for all you do 🥳🎉🎂🤘

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Happy Birthday David !!☺ Hope you have a wonderful day.🥰😊

[@derekclacton]

Happy Birthday to you! 🎉 🎂 🥳

[@grahamsampson769]

Happy Birthday!

[@stevewatkins9280]

Happy Birthday!

[@karmadave]

Great lesson! I am a huge Freddie King fan. His early instrumentals are classic. His later stuff is good too 😃

[@paulhicks3595]

Freddie, when it’s all said and done, is THE man!

[@greg77hot]

Thanks Dave...I think Freddie is my favorite King as well, but I love them all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many more brother!

[@larrythomas7512]

Wings be fluttering with passionate grimacing...Tortured vibrato...hard to explain...to feel...txs4 giving! BLUES KING 👑 still

[@benstorey2722]

Absolutely love Freddie King! Awesome job! Please keep em coming Dave

[@mondostrat]

Freddie is my favorite King! Happy Birthday!

[@eldoctortangalanga6480]

Grande David !!! Sos crack saludos de argentina papá!!

[@shawnmartin4701]

First off,Happy belated Birthday buddy!! Second thing, how can people on here criticize soo much when he is on here actually trying to provide information and demonstrate playing in order to teach those that want to know. I don't see any of you criticizers on here trying to share positive information

[@tomblaze2]

8:30 - clearly Jimmy page, Eric Clapton, Santana we’re learning these licks too - I can hear elements of their playing styles

[@billtice5057]

He’s magical absolutely! Luv everything he ever laid down but the “Just Picking” compilation changed my life. Wow, the blending of pure Country and Blues just blew my mind then and now what a player! Thanks for the episode David. 👍

[@LeffHynebridge]

Love Freddie King, my favorite is Same Old Blues

[@thoth_amon]

happy birthday dave!, rock on

[@davemish4163]

Freddie's 1970s music is so underrated! His earlier music was so amazing and influential that the 70s music gets overlooked. I love both eras. He continues to be a huge influence on my playing. Thanks for the great lesson and happy birthday!

[@peterhwilliams]

Happy birthday Dave!

[@roberthamlin6638]

Yeah Dave, Freddy is my favorite too.

[@northernmonkey8652]

Freddie King was great. Nice lesson cheers

[@MarkEdward-bl6cr]

Nothing like some great blues Freddy was definitely that 👍👏🤘

[@STAMPER-DESIGN]

Great lesson! First one that made me go find some new picks! LOL! Thank you

[@AlexGLuque]

I learn a lot in every single video

[@gergemall]

Thanks, Dave. Sorry I missed you live

[@jimmiefarmer3022]

No "Going Down?" To me that's THE signature Freddie King song, even more so than "Hideaway." I am also in the Freddie is the best King camp, so count me in as a member of your club as well!

[@spritetypeofguy5744]

This one was fun

[@stevewatkins9280]

Love this channel! Im a Blues nut and use this technique occasionally. FLIP THE FINGER PICK AROUD. UnlessI missed something with Freddie? your finger pick is Backwards. I made the same mistake starting but if you flip around (opposite from where you had it) It will work faster smoother and won't pull off! Great work on these videos!!

[@RH-vl2wy]

Thanks for putting this out there!!! I really enjoyed this one!!!!

[@nicolasmaurin182]

Great video as always 🎉

[@jameswilliamson3468]

Freddy Is the best

[@peterpinnpalermo6887]

I enjoyed your entire King series. And yes Freddie is my favorite 👑 KING!

[@deus_ex_felis]

happy bday brewha! ❤

[@StratCatStrut1974]

Hell Yeah!!! Man.... I too Absolutely Dig the "Freddie King" sound over the others. I put on Reconsider Baby or Me and my Guitar and just go off into Tone world 😂 David you sounded Great with that index pick.... Your a Kick Ass player bro "You got the Vibe down and Chops to boot... Happy belated B-Day. And Thank You for all you do on here ✌️

[@billyknowdownside5026]

The Themed "Framed Image" CONSPIRACY lives! I love it and great licks, thanks brother! Happy Birthday, All you can eat Scrimps?

[@PhotoTrekr]

The Three Kings!

[@skipgillette]

Happy Birthday

[@sickheadjoker1421]

Can you do a lesson on hollywood fats

[@derekclacton]

Eric Clapton was very influenced by all three Kings but I hear more of Freddie in his playing than BB and Albert together 🎸👍

[@fabghassem]

✔️✔️✔️

[@bobthabuilda1525]

Hey man! You’re wearing that fingerpick backwards, just so ya know. It’s not supposed to fit like a nail, but it goes over where your fingerprint would be. Not trying to be a douche, just trying to help lol

[@jimmiefarmer3022]

You beat me to it!

[@LateNightLessons]

THANK YOU! I tried to search for that info and couldn't find it anywhere. I also couldn't find a clear photo or footage of Freddie picking. Usually the camera would pan to his face while he played, which was VERY frustrating! Good info to know, as I didn't know he wore it backwards - thanks for the heads up!

[@larrythomas7512]

🎉❤ What was your order at Red Lobster. . . Doggie bag?

[@waynegram8907]

Jimmie Vaughan was highly influenced by Freddie King. You still haven't made any lessons about Jimmie Vaughan, Scott McKeon or Jose Feliciano which they also use Upstrokes to get that sharper pick attack. Watch Jose Feliciano using only upstrokes covering purple haze CLICK HERE kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqpZ32ljKymqqM

[@Mike-rw2nh]

Many thanks for the hyperlink.