Magic Sam Guitar Lesson Lookin Good Part 2

[@andychase7693]

I think that for Magic Sam and a lot of blues musicians in general, they played what felt right at the moment. That's why there are so many different "versions" of the same song. If you saw the live video of him playing on Earl Hooker's guitar, it's a lot different from what he played on "West Side Soul", but clearly recognizable as the same tune. I think that should be the objective, to play what sounds right to you! Of course, there's a lot to be learned from trying to duplicate "note for note" what we hear on recordings, and it's definitely a worthwhile endeavor, but I think we should ultimately try to put our own "stamp" on music that we play, to do our "version". Magic Sam already did his (and we are eternally grateful for it!) Great effort, and stay safe when you get back to school!

[@pptunes]

yes sir.

[@OldSchoolBluesGuitar]

Exactly! Learning the old tunes helps you to discover "what can be done" on the guitar. Then, you can make it your own. I am working on a CD of all instrumentals -5 covers + 7 originals. I hope to have it out around/after Christmas 2020. It's all the licks and ideas I teach, but in MY style. I look forward to sharing it here.

[@alanmosedale6126]

Great video. Thank for your time.

[@PeteyHop]

Great breakdown, thank you

[@RazorDirt]

Great vid! I did most of this by ear about 10 years ago but I also was puzzled about what he does when he’s playing the higher notes. I found that alternating between open D and open A seem to match the live version pretty accurately. When I mean the high notes I mean around 12:25 in the video. I hit the open D when I’m playing that pattern, but in between I play open D and open A. That’s the fun thing though, we can all mix it up however we like !

[@johnw4659]

Thanks again for another great lesson!

[@OldSchoolBluesGuitar]

No problem - I learn as much as anyone doing these.

[@41663]

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[@41663]

Ok found the 2nd part of good lookin right here thank you. Im tryin to send a little compensation but Pay Pal will only regognize me from an old # I had years ago . Trying to reach them is exstremely difficult. Ill get them figured out hopefully

[@babyfactory587]

nice congratz on part 2

[@OldSchoolBluesGuitar]

Thanks!

[@willtonvannostrum6810]

I need more fingers for this haha

[@willtonvannostrum6810]

Also getting carpal tunnel syndrome from practising lol LOVE IT

[@willtonvannostrum6810]

Put fuzz on it sounds fine