I love how we live in a time in which for free we can learn megadeth riffs from the guitarist from megadeth. While I may know all these riffs I would like to thank you for this as it’s incredibly important useful for the new guys so thanks kiko.
@Duquette_Racing3 жыл бұрын
We live in a time where the musician (kiko) wants others to play well. And instead of having to play by ear or look up tab we get a behind the scenes look. Thats what separates megadeth from some of the other big names in metal.
@dholores823 жыл бұрын
I totally agree 🎸🎸🎸
@jessecommins44993 жыл бұрын
Deftones are doing something similar, well worth a watch
@CBRHurricane62 жыл бұрын
Back in the day Kirk did one of these, flea has a good few tutorials, Dave has done some, dime has done clinics too, good for them
@YQN21492 жыл бұрын
Even more incredible is Robby Krieger from the Doors teachnig you Doors songs!
@larswalther19023 жыл бұрын
We want this same video but for intermediate guitarists!!
@gentelmanjunkie5422 жыл бұрын
Right. I'm a beginner that only knows tabs..I was confused immediately.
@billybreathes80882 жыл бұрын
It’s called actual Megadeth Lol
@imienazvvisko3 жыл бұрын
Youre the man Kiko. Having family, solo career, job at Megadeth and still have time to run youtube channel where you take time to show beginner guitarists how to play part of songs they know and probably like.
@josephkleimola23 жыл бұрын
I love how Kiko teaches using the note names, instead of the numbers of the frets. Very important to memorize the fret board, and not just use tabs all the time. Respeito a você senhor.
@superblondeDotOrg3 жыл бұрын
until alternate tunings are used and the note names completely change position...
@Cthulhu_Awaken3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I noticed that, I have some basis of music theory and I'm glad he referred to the actual notes, something I also do in my mind whenever I'm trying to figure out a tab. I think if all tabs featured the names of notes it'd be easier, at least for me. 🙂
@Cthulhu_Awaken3 жыл бұрын
@@Histgyph It's not totally useless because you can still see where he is fretting the notes...
@fjveoliveira3 жыл бұрын
This is how an applied student learned in Brazil at that time!
@atoms4sail2 жыл бұрын
@@Histgyph They go in order from A-G but B and E have no sharps so if you start wirh the E string. because there is no sharp 1st fret is F 2 F# 3 G 4 G# 5 A 6 A# 7B 8 C 9 C# 10 D 11 D# 12 E then repeat. know you know 2 of the strings all the way through
@ThankfulHeart103 жыл бұрын
"if you like that I can bring more riffs like this for you". You know how long I've been playing in my darkest hour wrong?. Thanks so much Kiko it's an honor to have one of the actual guitarist for Megadeth teach these. \m/.
@thought12122 жыл бұрын
probably that g at the end of the chromatic riff. i learned it as a kid and now i look at it like oh thats it.
@502deth3 жыл бұрын
as a megadeth fan, i knew kiko was a great guitarist, but watching him and seeing the enthusiasm he has to share his knowledge and help others shows me hes a great person also.
@M.F.J.C Жыл бұрын
Satisfação ver o Kiko ensinando músicas compatíveis para nós, relés mortais
@kajbeuter91393 жыл бұрын
It's so fantastic to see that you keep being grounded and that you still have a heart and understanding for beginners, even though playing on a level that seems to be from a different planet. That's such a impressive mindset! Hope to see you on tour soon again. Thanks!
@berkayanl30593 жыл бұрын
1- symphony of destruction 2- reckoning day 3- post american world 4- in my darkest hour 5- trust :3
@flashen3 жыл бұрын
@Furkan E. niye oyle dedin ki adama simdi
@briang85793 жыл бұрын
Swap trust with peace sells title track verse riff, trust takes a good while to learn timings and has some advanced picking for a beginner
@Aokigahara03 жыл бұрын
@@flashen harbi terbiyesizlik
@flashen3 жыл бұрын
@@Aokigahara0 ama likeladım
@Aokigahara03 жыл бұрын
@@flashen ben de AHSJSKWMFKLSK
@valenation44663 жыл бұрын
Symphony of destruction 0:00 Reckoning day 4:41 Post American World 7:00 In my darkest hour 8:57 Trust 11:28
@user-gk2iv8sj3f3 жыл бұрын
*Post american WORLD, not Day
@cholestroll89373 жыл бұрын
@@user-gk2iv8sj3f ni Ger
@xuhan99763 жыл бұрын
1. Symphony of Destruction 0:13 2. Reckoning Day 4:35 3. Post American World 6:54 4. In My Darkest Hour 8:54 5. Trust 11:17
@Satanashell2 жыл бұрын
Oh I've been playing Trust all wrong!
@windyr3 жыл бұрын
pff, Poison was the Cure is obviously the ultimate beginner riff
@noname-pk6ez3 жыл бұрын
No... this day we fight is
@dsddsdd75663 жыл бұрын
Let me one up you with loved to deth :)
@AkkayHT2283 жыл бұрын
@@noname-pk6ez This day we fight sounds like hell, but actually not hardest from that album, 1,320 harder :)
@anthonytucker77053 жыл бұрын
Ummm Lucretia… duh 🙄
@AkkayHT2283 жыл бұрын
@@anthonytucker7705 yeah Lucretia is also hell
@CaamilaLP3 жыл бұрын
I'm learning my first Megadeth song: In My Darkest Hour, and Just the intro kicked my ass so hard that I can't stand anymore Great video Kikoooooooo!
@TALDR273 жыл бұрын
Play it slow :D
@Cthulhu_Awaken3 жыл бұрын
Props to you, I'd probably have picked Symphony (obvious choice, I know). Also the first part of Peace Sells is manageable, as far as the rhythm guitar part goes.
@user-el6lt8fr3x3 жыл бұрын
When I first started playing on my acoustic I tried doing the clean intro riff for In My Darkest Hour. Man, that stretch from fret 5 to 9 killed me
@no_skills52583 жыл бұрын
vc fala muito bem ingles pra uma brasileira ate pensei que era gringa kkk.
@AkkayHT2283 жыл бұрын
Man, try 502 this little bit easier from that album
@Rammetallist Жыл бұрын
Спасибо большое, Кико! Это замечательно, когда такой крутой гитарист показывает, как играются оригинальные партии! Спасибо! Крепкого здоровья, береги себя и близких!
@superblondeDotOrg3 жыл бұрын
Dave Mustaine is such an amazing songwriter.. phenomenal, absolute musical genius.
@dotancohen2 жыл бұрын
These are the parts that Dave did not write. For instance, the In My Darkest Hour part was most likely written by Jeff Young or possibly even Chris Poland - a phenomenal guitarist. Go look him up on KZbin. Dave always brought in terrific guitarists, and often great drummers as well. And of course The Other Dave was an outstanding bassist in his own right.
@richarddean14532 жыл бұрын
@@dotancohen You're dismissed!
@cdsmetalhead992 жыл бұрын
@@dotancohen lol wrong
@andrewcanoy17082 жыл бұрын
I love alot of Dave's music, but he just seems like such an insufferable prick.
@robinhannon34882 жыл бұрын
@@dotancohen Jeff Young wrote nothing but his own solos on SFSGSW.
@user-ku8xi2jn4h3 жыл бұрын
As a megadeth lover and guitar beginner, This is a perfect videoooooo! Kiko thank you so much! I'm learning 'This was my life' and 'she-wolf' now! Annnd you shaved now hahahaha
@sqwop Жыл бұрын
He teaches so thoughtfully, most people teach inline with their knowledge but struggle to put themselves in the shoes of new players not taking many limits into consideration but not Kiko. "very open" "like this, not like this" 🥰
@Lenoodlemann3 жыл бұрын
me when i started guitar: *poorly attempts Holy Wars*
@Parka_Niel3 жыл бұрын
My first Megadeth song learned was Tornado of Souls LMAO The epic part is I managed to learn it to at least sound good
@akngadiron74663 жыл бұрын
Try lucretia u might end up throw your guitar away during the intro 🤣🤣🤣
@Parka_Niel3 жыл бұрын
@@akngadiron7466 The only song that can be learned in Rust in Peace if you are a begginer is Dawn Patrol lmao
@AkkayHT2283 жыл бұрын
@@Parka_Niel no, Five Magics and first part of Rust In Peace... Polaris is very easy
@creepysplatter92603 жыл бұрын
My first megadeth song I learned was this was my life. After that I learned tornado of souls and holy wars
@metalpuppet57983 жыл бұрын
The easiest one is clearly holy wars. Singing and playing it is a piece of cake 🙃
@aidenhildebran76482 жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely the solo 😂
@straturbo2 жыл бұрын
I learned it while washing my cat.
@keithberns52 жыл бұрын
Ok, post a link and let's hear it from you guys.
@obamagaming66422 жыл бұрын
@sd pff i was doing calculus too
@straturbo2 жыл бұрын
@@keithberns5 my cat died. Now I eat cake.
@thetacticalape88523 жыл бұрын
Kiko, you have such an awesome energy! I am just getting started playing and you are truly an inspiration. Thanks for being such a genuine person.
@mysniper76873 жыл бұрын
The concept is so good ! More videos for intermediate… or one full guitar lesson for one specific song would be perfect
@filipe9773 жыл бұрын
que susto.. pela thumbnail achei que o maluco tinha cortado o cabelo kkkkkkkkkkkkkk
@monteiro14203 жыл бұрын
Eu tbm
@Gabriel-sn2bw3 жыл бұрын
kkkkkkkkk
@rodrigorc47523 жыл бұрын
Sem cabelo grande não entra no megadeth.. Mustaine valoriza o estilo e técnica 50%-50%. Felipe perdeu 50% de chance .com aquele cabelo dele.
@mastersorcerer5553 жыл бұрын
e ficou feio pakas por sinal KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
@felipedsbass3 жыл бұрын
Se ele cortar o Dave tira ele dá banda hahahhahahahahaha
@TubeSpoker3 жыл бұрын
Please come to Brazil !
@wyldechild013 жыл бұрын
He should really be the PR manager of Megadeth he is really good at teaching communication
@mhicks50082 жыл бұрын
Every band needs a Kiko - I love these videos. What I wouldn't have given to have this sort of thing when I was a kid. Awesome.
@villiannewyork2 жыл бұрын
As much as I love Dave he can be a bit too much. Kiko is the opposite and he's a pretty chill guy
@Ali-hz4th3 жыл бұрын
this is awesome one of the highest skilled guitar players in the world just so patiently teaching beginners Megadeth riffs. Love and respect.
@brucestrauss2 жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely loving the new Megadeth album. Respect to Kiko.
@powerslave69442 жыл бұрын
I’m a simple person I see Kiko teaching for real and I subscribed. Wish I can learn from Kiko in real life please continue to teach us fans some Megadeth Riffs senor Kiko 🙏🏼 Gracias.
@HansaGBB2 жыл бұрын
Just learned how to play the SOD riff and it feels AWESOME. Now all I have to do is get faster and cleaner. Thanks Kiko! Also it's really amazing that you also teach us the name of the notes and scales.
@marlonmalave7098 Жыл бұрын
i didn’t realize the thick and chuggy tone of Kiko’s set up. holy shit. it sounds amazing.
@simonkormendy8492 жыл бұрын
Hey Kiko, it's so cool that you were able to take time out from your busy schedule to teach us how to play some great Megadeth guitar riffs, thank you so much, much appreciated, hope everything is going really well with touring, and also the release of the new Megadeth album.....Cheers!!!!!
@prateekgautam5514 Жыл бұрын
intro and logo reveal of this video at 00:01 is just amazing! wow!
@RScott413 Жыл бұрын
Lessons from Kiko... it's like GOLD.
@tahoeboulderingguides1864 Жыл бұрын
It was nice to be reminded how important it is to isolate different sounds in a riff and use proper muting. I feel like sometimes I get caught up in the moment playing live and I don’t focus on that enough. And as he said, it just sounds messy.
@maxmooseband5743 Жыл бұрын
Typical Brasilero - so friendly and open, with that quaint accent. I only speak a bit of Portuguese, but they typically understand Spanish and answer in Portuguese (or English here in Florida). Here you can see Kiko's unpretentious joy in sharing what he does. Muito obrigato, Kiko!
@jakenemecek87253 жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd hear the words Kiko Loureiro and beginner in the same sentence
@zublacus2 жыл бұрын
In the 70s if I wanted to learn a lick, I had to lift that needle up and down on the album tons of times, now I just watch Kiko.
@sleepdeep3053 жыл бұрын
This is a pretty great video for a beginner, because you can learn a good amount of technique from these riffs. SoD - Syncopation RD - Isolating string noise when switching strings PAW - Getting locked in with few accented down beats IMDH - Splitting triplets across even fingerings Trust - Incorporating vibrato into riffs
@rockon-wbfqlkjqhsydic726835 ай бұрын
Hey Kiko, I just ordered your guitar from SweetWater. It not only looks cool as hell it sounds amazing! Rock on!
@tomfudge7693 Жыл бұрын
I can practice that for weeks and still never sound as awesome as Kiko or Dave! Megadeth RULES!! Thanks Kiko! ❤
@gracielabeatrizrojas3 жыл бұрын
Megadeth Megadeth AGUANTE MEGADAVE!!queremos verlos por Argentina .los mejores fans de Megadeth!!!🎶🎵🎸🎸🎸💋❤
@tevetorbes4562 жыл бұрын
Kiko your are normal guy who happens to get to play with Megadeth. Love how down to earth you. Are. Thank you
@InsArtTure3 жыл бұрын
People say these lessons are for free. They are not. I know Kiko gets some money from these videos, that's the idea having a video on KZbin. But still, very few people will put as much effort as Kiko does showing these basics. Most successful people have other means to earn money so I still thank Kiko for doing these and I think he makes these videos out of passion.
@gabriel_carvalho982 жыл бұрын
Impressionante como o som que ele tira tem todo esse peso e grave mesmo estando na afinação padrão.
@sr.duarte9438 Жыл бұрын
Verdade! Insano!
@criargalinha Жыл бұрын
Massacration pegou exatamente o riff inicial nos 10:24 hahah, muito bom! Vemos várias influencias do Megadeth no Massacration!
@lucasguitarstrato3 жыл бұрын
Valeu Kiko! Agr é treinar e fazer as Jams com os amigos.
@ahmedbouhlel33823 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so humble that you as the megadeth lead guitarist are giving us free lessons, massive respect!! (and love)
@JoCbreakdown3 жыл бұрын
Finally ..something about Megadeth 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@laufonseca44443 жыл бұрын
É uma verdadeira dádiva ter este cromo a ensinar sem qualquer compromisso. Antes tinjha de gastar a fita da cassete para a frente e para trás (era bom, treinava o ouvido mas frustrante também ) mas ter o luxo de ser o próprio guitarrista da banda a disponibilizar os segredos e nuances das malhas é uma poupança de tempo brutal e uma autêntica masterclass. Obrigado, Kiko. Continua o bom trabalho. PS As histórias das antigas são demais! Tens um talento inato para agarrar a atenção e narrar qualquer conto. Devias escrever um livro. Grande abraço e és uma inspiração.
@thfc1973 Жыл бұрын
well said @Selzor - I haven't picked up my guitar for a couple of weeks but this video has ignited the passion - thanks Kiko - so cool.
@DominyWaKimodebu Жыл бұрын
Seeing such a legendary and skillful guitarist as Kiku Loureiro explaining easy guitar riffs and reminding beginners of parts that might be hard for them is both funny and amazing. Thank you so much for this video!
@EugenioFranklin2 жыл бұрын
This was awesome..Great teacher! I've played "In Your Darkest Hour" (one my favorite Megadeth songs) wrong all my beginner life. Learned a lot from "Trust" as well. I'm a fellow Brazilian Kiko (living in NYC), and you make us proud. Rock on mate.
@andrerichard6282 жыл бұрын
I'm relearning guitar after an injury that hindered the motor function in my left fretting hand. It's really frustrating not being able to play what I once could but this is still awesome thanks Kiko!
@j-sin33442 жыл бұрын
When I was still learning guitar when this came out 30 years ago, I shipped the single E between the frets 654 in the Symphony 2nd part. Then as you get better add the E between those notes. Dave even has at least 1 lesson clip where he doesn't play it so, if it's OK for him, it's pk for you! Keep trying you'll get it. Thanks Keiko been watching your vids since you started and wish they were sooner, but better that than never. I'll see you in Oct in Mansfield Ma.
@msid77482 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking! Why did Kiko skip those single chugs on the low E? Is that just how he plays it live or is that album-accurate?
@torredchc17683 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kiko. Old Megadeth stuff from the first two albums like Black Friday would be cool.
@Maverick067232 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Shomo I go to that in five minutes I’m just a beginner but I’ve always had a guitar in my bedroom
@laptopgamer62692 жыл бұрын
You’re totally awesome, what better way to learn then from the man who created it himself. Stay humble my friend it suits you.
@Hellnolongerawaits3 жыл бұрын
I wish Chris Broderick would've done something like this when I was doing nothing but learning megadeth songs when I first started this is amazing being able to learn from your heroes
@feliperibeiro4633 жыл бұрын
Imagine Eloy Casagrande and Kiko Loureiro in the same band. I can't imagine what would end up coming out from that partnership but it would be certainly amazing.
@TheCyberMantis3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I want Eloy or Gene Hoglan in Megadeth. DiGiorgio on bass. And then Mustaine would be the new Chuck Schuldiner. ( Or....... the new "old" Chuck Schuldiner )
@Maverick067232 жыл бұрын
This video is sweet i I watch it again later with my guitar and will now there’s no time at all keep sending them thanks Again awesome video
@372trip2 Жыл бұрын
Love to see some songs you don’t normally see like she wolf ,family tree,tears in a vial and some others
@mikeydubs_tv Жыл бұрын
Looked up easy Megadeth riffs and I got Kiko here to teach me! Internet is so good!
@Thurmanatr163 жыл бұрын
Post American World and This Was My Life. A veritable two for one! ;)
@agent34953 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to hear more guitarists playing megadeth tunes. Other than well you know the usual stuff. Once you learn these riffs, get a little daring. Go for something like "Dread in the fugitive mind." Everything about that song besides the end solo is so good to learn for finger placement and chord progression. Plus that whole album is a GOD DAMN WORK OF ART.
@apriltoronto52542 жыл бұрын
yeah.... well, call a riff easy... sure there aren't too many notes or a structure of notes too complex to remember or when to push down certain notes on certain points... but make this riff sound like Megadeth... well... And it is so liberating to feel like a beginner again after dabbling around for so many years on guitar by now... It is hugely inspiring to listen to your playing Kiko, thank you so much Sir! I truly am a Megadeth fan (for more than 30 years) and I love your contribution to the band as well. Plus, I never understood why so many people don't like the Crypting Wirtings album... there are some great songs and a lot of things going on in these recordings, musicwise...
@GoodLuckMisterGorsky3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Simphony of Destruction is an amazing riff! Love your guitar Kiko!
@tonyy.88522 жыл бұрын
ECAF for trust. This is brilliant
@sushilshrestha61093 жыл бұрын
My elder brother kiko love you from Nepal ❤
@arisawidi86493 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, now i can learn that riff
@davidmcglone4093 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Please keep making these videos exactly how you did this one. I loved it when you gave technique advice, like when you stressed the importance of making sure the E string is quiet when playing the A and D... Again, thank you!
@HardCorps882 жыл бұрын
Love my darkest hour! Great when doing Curls!
@ronymello24003 жыл бұрын
Seria tão legal se os tutoriais viessem com configurações de efeitos de pedaleira, amp, presets etc... =D
@andersonrifan3 жыл бұрын
Bro mete distorção e tá show kkkkk
@ironcladbrother54432 жыл бұрын
Kiko, in my hour of need, you are there!
@mattboucher58063 жыл бұрын
You should do this for the riff at the end of Peace Sells. I've seen it played several different ways, as well as seen it tabbed a few different ways. It would be cool to see how it's actually played by you and Dave. 🤘
@carlbode6663 жыл бұрын
Top bloke.. and so much better than beginners learning from seriously dodgy tab books ..my first megadeth reverse engineering was In my darkest hr took me a long time many years ago and we could only dream of this level of Interaction .. cheers fella from Liverpool England 🇬🇧😁👏👏🙃
@Lovegun. Жыл бұрын
Trust was the very first Megadeth song I learned how to play on guitar. It's a relatively simple song to learn and play but Incredibly satisfying an great to play. Beautiful song and one of my favourites since I heard it. One of the best intros I've ever heard .....
@Maverick067232 жыл бұрын
Perfect I’ve been practising come back to fix the mistakes
@AddanYnCarn3 жыл бұрын
Also A tout le monde is quite easy (except the solo and harmony). But the acoustic part is really helpful to progress as a guitarist
@ianw.91852 жыл бұрын
Really hard not to like Kiko. Wish I had these kind of resources when I started playing!
@sofic4507 Жыл бұрын
kiko’s english 🖤 thank you kiko!! i’m a veryyyy beginner i barely play something 😅
@andyg22782 жыл бұрын
This proves I am still a beginner after many years of playing! Simple works. Doesn’t have to be super complicated to have that heavy, crushing sound.
@CBRHurricane62 жыл бұрын
I really respect when the pros teach people the right way, his explanation is so easy to understand, 😁🤘
@JediCrackSmoke2 жыл бұрын
Kiko, this was AWESOME! Please do some more! Maybe Holy Wars, Tornado of Souls, Hangar 18, and Bullet To The Brain? Keep Rocking, Sir!
@shuqggu2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it ! Pls share more of the Classic Megadeth Riffs Beginners and Intermediate....You are awesome Kiko. Have see you in Concord and Mountain View CA. Great job with Megadeth !!
@craigrockwell12 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! Really put me on the right track. I was close, but now, oh yeah!
@Robson89almeida Жыл бұрын
I have never cared about megadeth but Kiko has been making me enjoy their songs. Post more videos teaching us how to play their riffs, licks and solos, please.
@matthews49499 ай бұрын
Thank you Kiko. I'm thankful all is well with you.
@islas3573 жыл бұрын
So cool of you to do this most guitar players in big bands would never show how to play the songs. Thanks kiko!
@srincident Жыл бұрын
Kiko, you are one of my favorite guitarists. So talented, so cool. Thank you. Long Live Megadeth.
@mortenua8979 Жыл бұрын
I like very much how Kiko explains, for me he's the best example of a guitar teacher. Thanks!
@LucasBender3 жыл бұрын
Vou ensinar alguns desses riffs pro meu filho...que tem 8 anos e já tá tocando guitarra
@douglasg.6306 Жыл бұрын
Sou cristão, curto muito Juninho Afram. Mas o que falta pra ele é isso, se interagir mais com a galera. Temos um cara tão espetacular assim no Brasil, mas ele não se preocupa em fazer vídeos desse nível. É muito sumidão kk
@buzzpsy3 жыл бұрын
Love you bro, it's so awesome
@TheMeJustMe752 жыл бұрын
I'm not a huge fan of signature series Ibanez guitars but I like Kiko's. They sound awesome and look great.
@DiegoDeSouzaFaria353 жыл бұрын
Esse Tesouro é um orgulho!!!!!! Merece mais do que 18 biscoitos!
@MarlonGDA3 жыл бұрын
😅😅
@andreasjakobsen19763 жыл бұрын
You might be the coolest ever,, so nice
@vicenzor36253 жыл бұрын
It's also good for beginners to notice he's muting the E string with his thumb when hitting those A and D string power chords. To guard against accidentally hitting that E string up top. Some people do it this way and some use the finger on the A string to lightly touch the E to have the same muting effect
@hilton93043 жыл бұрын
I'm actually a drummer starting playing the guitar and loved it man !!! I don't have a "good hand" but I keep practicing it to get them better ! Salute from a Brazil hardcore fan !! \../.
@GOSH14063 жыл бұрын
o refrao ad TRUST eh uma das musicas mais dificeis de cantar e tocar ao mesmo tempo, ateh porq o tempo do vocal transcende o andamento do riff... uma das coisas loucasq eu mais aprecio do Dave eh conseguir cantar em refroes como esses... pega Lucretia... como canta e toca?
@Maverick067232 жыл бұрын
Putting stickers on notes on my fretboard I was gonna get a fretboard job done on this Guitar but I’ve gotta get me other Qatar done and I was saving the stickers for one I got the board done that I need them now because I have you teaching me so on my go
@davidp60072 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great little bunch of building blocks to play around with. And I think your passion and dedication for the guitar is truly inspiring, as it really comes through....you know, one can never practice enough! Thank you man.