3 Warren DeMartini Licks From 1991

[@hrosemd]

My favorite 80's player by far. So slinky and in the pocket. Well done my friend.

[@indian3750]

Yeah i think the word slinky was invented for warren

[@wlaycook]

Way cool slinky

[@GlamprinceRockking]

Robin wrote the majority of Ratts killer riffs.

[@julianschulz1620]

Warren Demartini, along with Nuno & Ronni Le Tekro, was a HUGE fave of mine, back in the day. The holy trinity of the LA school, back then, was Lynch, Demartini & Jake E. Lee. Loved all three, but Warren was the player i was most drawn to.

[@Twobarpsi]

Lynch 🤘🤘🤘

[@drockny]

Warren is a legend. Criminally under-rated. His riff writing and soloing out of the pentatonic box were creative and smooth like you mentioned. I saw Ratt on their final tour with him about 4 years ago and he played most of the solos with his eyes closed. The 1st two licks you showed are from the solo to Head I Win. Warren was in peak form for Detonator. The solo to "Can't Wait On Love" is my favorite DeMartini solo of all time.

[@barryhaynes103]

Warren carried the band Ratt for so many years ... a players player ... I can’t imagine Steven Pearce singing Lights Out In London ... make cringe just thinking about it ... Warren was a “gun slinger” coming out of the eighties ... love the content

[@jmaziarz]

The middle of the slip-n-slide lick at 7:08 where David is at full speed and smirks at the camera just before the “something like that” phrase is hysterical and hands down awesome.

[@dennisalves4584]

I literally learned to properly Play Guitar by trial and error woodshedding days Continually Playing along to the entire "Invasion of Your Privacy" album

[@davidmcgravey9858]

That's my favorite album from them.

[@Mad_Axe_Man125]

how do you do that? I cant even fathom...

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

DeMartini is one of those '80s players I never got much exposure to because I hated the singers in so many popular bands of that era. Pearcy, Neil, Slaughter, etc., etc.. I'd rather watch my grandparents go at it then listen to their screeching, out-of-key voices. Unfortunately, that meant I listened to very little from great players like Warren. I might have missed him all together if I hadn't been a huge fan of Lynch and Schenker (the reason I switched to guitar from drums). DeMartini seemed like a much more melodic player than a lot of his contemporaries. Another great post, Dave. Cheers.

[@bingefeller]

I love the video where you took the licks from. You have an incredible set of ears on you to be able to transcribe those licks from such a lofi audio.

[@kevinraabe457]

Agreed

[@mikeivey8471]

You said about Warren & George ... "Ya just can't help but tune in & zone out & say wow listen to that !" But I say the same thing about you , David Brewster !! Warren & George for me (like a lot of other guitarists) were my 2 top influences when I was first learning to play !! Now , you are right up there with them , sir !! Every video you put out makes me want to go pick up the guitar and practice !! Great video !!!

[@oilcan00]

Love your channel! I recorded that show. I really tried to zoom on Warrens fingers as much as possible. He is so damn good.....and just the nicest guy. I recently uploaded the whole show....I had originally just uploaded songs. My favorite from this show is Nobody Rides For Free...I'm right on WD's fingers for the solo and outro....Warren told me that Schenker loved this video...that made my day!

[@JohnViguerie]

WD not stuck in pentatonic blues rut, not aping classical, not stuck in weird metal-minor... Skating fluidly between rock jazz funk Like A Boss

[@EllisGordon33]

Great, saw Ratt on Invasion of Privacy tour with Bon Jovi opening up. 100 years ago and still remember that show.

[@trustyaxe]

Yeah, I caught them in the 80's when they opened for AC/DC. Awesome memories of that show.

[@davemcafeeguitar]

These licks are Hidden gems 💎. Thanks for posting!

[@wlaycook]

This lick is from the solo to "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose"...one of my favorite Warren solos. It epitomizes why I love his playing. I was actually trying to pick out this solo a few weeks ago on KZbin by using the half speed function, but now it's a lot easier because of your video. Thanks!

[@wlaycook]

And by lick, I mean the first one.

[@kevins4222]

DeMartini is one of the all time best. His phrasing is soo unique. Very hard to copy/get the feel for.

[@asmrdadbod2483]

i'm a huge Holdsworth fan, but in the rock world DeMartini and George lynch are my

[@marcjordan29]

One of my favorite dudes... Its not his technique or prowess... Its his flair and style that kicks so much ass

[@tonepoet]

Didn't know about the Schenker fill in. Dave, these lessons are so beautiful and you've found your niche. Warren was the first guitar that I used to drop a sock on the record to slow down to learn the licks. Learned a lot that way. Thanks for a stellar lesson, Dave.

[@leechild4655]

His technique and articulation is next level. To play lead lines like a jazz player is the sh-t. My buddy wrote to me from Hawaii yrs ago said he meet and hung out with, i think he said the guitarist, which may have been Warren. Ratt had their first album out and were touring it i guess? Stan wrote, Warren`s? mom was telling him he had to get a haircut and stuff cause he still lived at home. I thought that was hilarious. Long time ago.

[@kevins4222]

That would make sense since Ratt all took a vacation to Hawaii after the Out of the Cellar tour, and started writing Invasion.

[@sbrave]

The duel between Warren & Schenker (that same gig)? on Way Cool Jr is priceless!!

[@image30p]

Wow! Thanks for telling me about that tour. That's very interesting. It's kind of crazy to me how you can play these gnarly licks. Well done!

[@gsmeeuwsen]

Your playing and videos are GREAT, Sir!!!

[@300jet]

This is probably the tenth time I’ve watched this lesson and I still come away with something new…

[@kikeguitarist1583]

this is the most informative and pedagogical guitar channel I ve found so far, thank you so much

[@Crazycook678]

I totally agree Warren De Martini playing style is what I crave to hear! Thank you for the video.

[@FlyguyLV]

The subtle bends and killer fraising drew me right as. Young man listen to out of the cellar back in the day. RATT was and still is one of my all time favorites. I Wish robin was still with us… thanks for another great lesson sir. You never disappoint

[@indian3750]

I got into van halen early on blew my mind,slowly transitioning into jake e lee style which lasted for another few years which taught me so much about improvising and now for a few years i have been heavily into warren’s playing which totally opened my mind to so much possibilities as a guitar player He is just amazing the swing and slinky licks plus the total control over whatever he is playing is inspiring

[@angelocatani1800]

Your tone is always so nice. Warm with bite and not harsh at all. I listen to a lot of guitarists on KZbin and that harshness seems prevalent from so many of them.

[@jamesrobinson529]

I'm definitely stealing that first DeMartini lick! If you listen to Out Of The Cellar, DeMartini uses the major 3rd over minor progressions quite a bit; which you displayed in the bonus lick.

[@craigbowen2452]

My first concert was 1989 Nashville municipal auditorium Ratt, Britny Fox and Kix

[@FlyguyLV]

One of my first inspirations...all I wanted was to play like this guy .and now I just want to play like David Brewster !

[@mikehesq007]

I agree. David Brewster is amazing!

[@brianbuster9875]

@@mikehesq007 Yup

[@kevinraabe457]

Agreed

[@Michael-lp9tt]

The song 'top secret' off that detonator album is my favorite solo of his. Everyone go check it out

[@AlejandroRasmussen7]

Killer solo

[@stricknine8623]

What and absolute treasure this is !! Wow !!

[@germanandreagiri3079]

Love your lessons David! Not only they are technical, but also very musical. Amazing content! Looking forward to a series dedicated to Brent Hinds!

[@marting652]

Great lesson Dave, and I hadnt a clue mate on Schenker fill in. Cheers for that, and once again sublime playing 👌🎸

[@scoobystap3159]

Geez Dave! I love these licks and your playing is amazing. Your channel rocks!!! ✌🏼

[@dmarty3696]

Very cool, great examples. Thanks for breaking this down. Huge fan of Warren, wish he was more out there these days with online and with social media. Would love to hear more work from him, some solo work , a blues album, anything.

[@kevinraabe457]

That Dorian thing made my head spin like Linda Blair in The Exorcist

[@chillidogkev]

It's probably not true to say Warren DiMartini is underrated but I don't think he's up there with some of the other more celebrated players. I think his phrasing, note selection and solo construction is absolutely off the scale from what I've heard over the years.

[@anthonymitchell2354]

Warren DeMartini is the most underrated guitarist of the 80s.

[@peteracosta744]

That’s a really good tone you’re getting… Nice execution… Warren Demartini is one of my favorite guitar players and I had a chance to see him here in Baltimore. He has really matured over the years. Thank you for this video.

[@patrickkeenan6331]

Another highly useful lesson! Thank you!

[@t.j.fuller9531]

Awesome video as always / was just starting my first band in 80’s and Ratt played Alrosa Villa in Columbus on a Thursday - just before round and round hit MTV / I cassette recorded the entire show learned every DeMartini solo from that casstte whole year following / awesome guitarist my favorite of the 80’s

[@RemyTrahant]

Those are awesome licks, really bright and majestic, even the Dorian ones!

[@richb6291]

Fantastic lesson David - some wonderful key elements of Warren's playing covered here - Thank you .

[@strings31]

Sweet licks. Thanks for sharing.

[@s101497]

Love it, can you do some Neal Giraldo sometime in future?

[@Yupppi]

The most I digged about that second to last lick was the boogie feel. That's how you get audience to dance to guitar, similar to Steve Vai's The Audience Is Listening. Can't help but start moving.

[@saltyassassin]

I remember Warren and all the great Axe Slingers we had in San Diego back in the 80’s! It was a GREAT time to be living in Southern California! I took lessons from Craig Goldy and briefly from Robin Crosby

[@echuderewicz]

Warren D. is great. The song is "Heads I win, tails you lose". Thanks for the presentation. I like Warren D.'s playing for the exact same reasons as you.

[@RyanIavaroneGuitar]

I've been doing that slip and slide thing forever... So much fun. Idk where I learned it or if I just stumbled upon the idea practicing legato. But yeah. I've been doing that exact motif and teaching it for years

[@voronOsphere]

One of the best! Warren DeMartini!!! Thanks, David!!!

[@kaz9947]

Absolutely love these late night lessons. Thank you!

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

The Michael Schenker / Tracii Guns tie in around that time makes sense. They were both working together with Bobby Blotzer in Contraband at that same time.

[@sherrigaskin5656]

Warren isn't to be fd with. All of the guitar players in the 80s were gunslingers but Warren was definitely one of the top guns. CC DeVille not included.

[@jimshomestudio]

You make some awesome tutorial videos, love the way you teach. ❤️

[@uncleremus5046]

Love Warrens playing .Great phrasing & melodic flowing leads! Nice one 🍺’ski & loving that PRS!

[@heavi-armed-infadel]

Warren was one my favorites, Ratt was literally my firstconcert, saw Ratt like 5 times Invasion tour & Dancing Undercover tour, his solos always sounded so unique in comparison to other shredders of the era. And he always had groove, for days, as if there ever was a pocket, my God! And the way he puts a little stank on it sometimes, Slick Rick . I ended up being a bass player, still am haha, great job breaking down the links, and your technique is solid, sounds awesome 🤘🏼

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

Thanks for another great offering !

[@ngdguitar5081]

That is very interesting. I never knew that. I did not know the Schenker filled in for Robin Crosby. I have seen that clip of him and Warren playing together, but I did not realize that he played on the whole tour!

[@coalfacechris1336]

Thanks David. Great lesson. Possibly Warren gets overlooked, or not considered on equal terms to some of the other stars of the day, as his stuff complimented the music so well, rather than sticking out. Those licks are something else!

[@brendanmoore5456]

Don’t know why I haven’t seen your channel before-great lesson, great channel!

[@electroKrunch]

Warren hit me in the gut as I was out in SoCal back then. An acquaintance, Juan Croucier, was the bassist in the early days. Warren & Robin shaped the sound in Orange County in the 80's. Those South Bay boys were tearing it up!!

[@jasonrobinson5854]

Warren and Robin (RIP) were such a perfect match.....two different styles of playing/writing , yet one complemented the other perfectly! RnR!

[@chogumchonsa]

Fantastic as always, DB.

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

Thank you! Love love Warren.

[@timpitts9256]

Thanks for the cool licks

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

That third lick at 5:54 is the bomb. I've seen that video of him and Schenker trading riffs countless times. Both great players always tasty

[@minigmac1]

David I've learned so much from you!!❤❤❤

[@ianmartens5286]

I always found that Warren and George Lynch played a lot of similar licks. Great stuff

[@1FLOORDUDE]

I wish you could go over pedals and setting to get different tones. I appreciate you giving the tunings like you do

[@timothyholmes4588]

Warren has got to be the tastiest player alive . and I had no idea shenker was with them for a little bit thats really cool.im enjoying this three for all . Dave's the best

[@davidsummerville351]

Love that first lick!

[@sotirios6882]

Bonus lick #3 to me had more of a Deep Purple vibe from the song Lazy from the Machine Head Album especially the beginning of the lick which you mentioned it was more like a George Lynch lick.Great stuff Dave . ROCK ON.🎸

[@evalex71]

Great video. Demartini uses Dorian mode so uniquely and the best example is the outro solo to "Round and Round" -- maybe the greatest rock solo of all time in my opinion

[@sermorel]

Some really nice licks ! Warren is a great player

[@kamoverturf6192]

Yes!!! My dream lesson!!!!!

[@michaelalbers3619]

Very cool licks. I just realised I always watch your vids late at night... :D

[@waynegram8907]

Thanks for the lesson more Warren Demartini licks. We need a Michael Lee Firkins lesson, Larry Mitchell lesson, Guy Mann Dude lesson, Chris Duarte lesson this should keep you busy for the week to make new lessons. Michael Lee Firkins has a lot of sweeping licks, 3 note per string licks, etc. Two lesson videos per day and a double lesson on RUSH

[@Yngsatchvai]

Guy Man Dude!? 🤮 Lemme guess your next request will be The Great Kat 🤮🤮🤮 triple barf. She speed up the entire album. Fake. And Bernd Stiedl . They said he was like Malmsteen on a nylon string. Omfg that album blew shit. Biggest waste of money..

[@mrnomad55]

great lesson

[@alphalonzo]

Finally, more Warren!!! Thank you for this. Now how about more Reb Beach. 😁

[@marcjordan29]

And how about Mathias jabbs..... The simplicity and bad assness of even "rock you like a hurricane" is worth it

[@josecantu3697]

Really cool breakdowns. 🔥

[@jamessator5564]

As always David, kick ass as usual!! How about Gary Richrath?? He’s the reason I bought a Les Paul !! Thank you 🤟🏼

[@voronOsphere]

That would be a great lesson!

[@itsianwood]

Fantastic man!!!! Thanks! Subscribing right now! Lynch and Warren man - the cream of the crop from the 80s/early 90s.

[@MightyMo519]

Thank u Dave!! I appreciate your work!!

[@BlackArtsToneworks]

Another great lesson. If you make a "Something Like That" t shirt, I'm in.

[@PedroSilvaMusic]

Excellent. Thank you

[@gslide06]

Uber cool and certainly challenging. Very icy phrasing. Can I request a Matthias Jabs licks vid?

[@ArturoOcampoOficial]

awesome as always brother!!!!

[@KeithFine10]

Thanks ! Great lesson as always

[@itsianwood]

Hi, your content is so good! Do you have by any chance any links to footage of you personally playing with a band? I'm sure it'd be awesome too!

[@jrp4485]

Great video, Warren is a killer player! You mentioned Tracii Guns in this, maybe a lesson on L.A. Guns?

[@brianbuster9875]

Ratt n Roll class of 84

[@williammolina9792]

That's a very nice guitar

[@HarlanHarvey76]

3rd lick really had the Satch boogie feel to start

[@chaoticneutral3487]

Nice. I dig Warren and he's my fav from the 80's. I subbed.

[@catt3975]

I really enjoy your lessons. Have you ever gave some thought to live stream your lessons?

[@chrislestermusic]

Your tone always sounds so good. Did I miss where you say what you are using for a rig?

[@itsruf1]

Observation: It's nice to see another WDM Ratt video . . . even though there are 1000 Y.T. covers already from professionals to jr. high talent show pube kids. Even a lab ratt midwife Ratt cover. Just sayn.

[@johnhoward2687]

Great lesson. Love Warren. Big fan of Ratt. Thanks Dave.

[@AverageHuman7026]

Ok dude after watching so many of your vids I subscribed. You had me at DeMartini