Nile Rodgers Masterclass (full version) Paris 2010

Nile Rodgers Masterclass filmed in a Paris studio on September 2010 while in France to promote The Chic Organization Boxset Vol.1 : Savoir Faire (4CD set) tinyurl.com/7xnmmx8
Filmed by Jérémie Imbert ( / jeremieimbert .
More Chic & Nile Rodgers ? www.funku.fr/?s=nile+rodgers

[@donharrold1375]

This guy is off the scale. Obviously massive name in funk pop, but should be so much more respected amongst rock players and guitar players in general. He understands every inch of the fretboard.

[@johanponin1360]

I think his studio career speaks for itself. When pros call you you're good

[@moniqueduchossois1958]

UNE LEGENDE

[@johndupont8628]

also uberproducer of the 80s- duran duran, b52s. bowie...

[@guitartommo2794]

@@johndupont8628 Madonna like a Virgin album with lots of hit songs. He produced and played guitar. Bernard Edwards of Chic played bass.

[@pvkoz8698]

You know I really like this comment. With guitar everyone focuses on shredding, pull offs, tapping but rhythm guitar is a total (overlooked) science. Clearly, Nile is just a towering giant of music and an incredible rhythm guitar player, he's like the Hendrix for rhythm players. Prince was just on another planet with his rhythm guitar playing, it's insanely good. David Byrne is a really good rhythm player. Love these guys, their so musical. If you're a right hand guitar player, it's in the right hand, rather than left hand, I reckon. And the other way round for a lefty (Hendrix was an astonishing left hand player and his left hand really was the one that made him number 1 player).

[@LesPaul2006]

Mic melted at minor eleven chord.

[@MarkWitucke]

LesPaul2006 haaahaha brilliant

[@DINOBRAV69]

what strikes me is his modesty. A true musical genius.

[@backach1]

la freak nile one of the legends so many back then

[@BilliardsLover]

I believe that he truly appeciates his fans, of which I am one.

[@davidallen346]

His guitar sounds very good in this video

[@willber318]

David Allen that will be his magic fingers. He could make any strat sound great. However that one is pretty special

[@racpa5]

The best musicians seem to always be students of their instruments first.

[@JoeCool-fb7uf]

I love when musicians sit down with their instruments and play and explain music. So much Genius is lost when you don't know what you're really listening too. All the songs he went over seem so much greater now.

[@IROn5L1nKY]

That is how you tell musicians whose souls are in their music versus the ones just on a stage to feel camaraderie or fame. Not to say there are no exceptions, but any musician who becomes worth his weight can break down and explain something, regardless of exactly how nerdily technical and filled with music-theory terms it is. There remains some ability to gift to you the conceptual understanding of this complex art, filled with light and shadow, every musician with their own personal struggles, in life and with certain aspects of the rules and guidelines of music and theory. So much color, never black and white, so many shades, and he's giving you some secrets on how to slip around, beat, break some of those rules and guides. The inner workings of an inner world.

[@MJ-hs4by]

So do I, you appreciate the music even more then before, then you become addicted to it again! Legend!

[@Jokervision744]

It's more than music!

[@happyads9439]

That's the funkiest right hand in the biz, wherever I see Nile he has his white strat the biggest smile and always having a blast😎

[@phoenixthedevourer1716]

Preachhhhhh

[@QuistJam]

Absolute living legend.

[@RogersPhotographyGuilford]

Some people have the gift of music. Some have the gift of teaching. He's a natural at both.

[@taurushamilton2739]

Indeed

[@shaggydog9789]

And he has the gift of storytelling as well, he’s great to listen to.

[@KareemPilot]

He and Bernard Edwards were really a genius team... beautiful sound together... extremely creative fellows with just a glorious sense of rhythm and harmony,,, a wonderful mix of funk and jazz... brilliant

[@flashrocks666]

"...if any of you shredders think all he does is strum and its easy, play 'freak out' at speed for the long concert version, 9 minutes. your wrist starts to bleed. the man is a guitar badass....."

[@bl6797]

I wish he and Prince wrote an album together!!!

[@cjsima]

That would be so sick...

[@tealeskate7657]

I was thinking the same exact thing!!Maybe a duo on " sexy mother f..song that Prince did..But Prince did a lot with Larry Graham..rip Prince..

[@PEACEdmv]

They are equals in my eyes. We are blessed to still have Nile. We must appreciate him.

[@phoenixthedevourer1716]

Trueeeeeeee

[@threalismaradona9899]

That would have lit the heavens on fire

[@jordanlemasters3529]

His sense of melody is so incredibly strong. BUT he is known as a rhythm player!!! How awesomely beautiful.

[@corrda1993]

But you always hear great voice leading in his rhythm playing.

[@TallDocK]

Sorry I found this late. But I'm a Chic fan since the beginning in the 70's. Class is in session with a master.

[@garycoates4987]

and that tone, that guitar is part of his body

[@leonardomurillo6256]

That's because chord progressions are based on a melody first, that's why what he plays always sounds so good.

[@marquiseoao]

If only the song was a raw as this.

[@ConnorNorng]

I LOVE THOSE MINOR CHORDS I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE THEM THEY ARE SO SMOOTH AND CLASSY MAN

[@Danielblco0]

Such a cool dude. I love to see that he knows what he is doing, true music knowledge.

[@spac3n1nja]

I could just sit and listen to him play all of his production, unplugged.

[@imnegan7275]

DUDE I see you comment everywhere LOLOL

[@adsensedd]

Absolute legend. Bringing jazz knowledge into a pop context and creating some of the best songs ever made.

[@drivedogs1647]

He is one of the musicians who really understand and feel the theory and apply it correctly in practice! What a feelin` of rhythm and groove! A true funky MAN!

[@truro007]

He really transformed the sound from a guitar to make it not only sound funky but also romantic too. Amazing musician.

[@Shezmen88]

This guy is incredible

[@ERMAV]

....... ya

[@kaydgaming]

You’re a guitarist?

[@user-nd9be4vb9v]

Incredible....

[@RavlDelacruz]

a little class from the master Nile Rodgers and for free!!! this is priceless

[@Toucan__Dan]

I could just sit and watch Nile jam for hours. He passion for guitar, his comprehension of chord theory, it's just incredible.

[@PaxAmor1]

The man is a genius and his joy is infectious. I love how he makes jazz into fun dance pop.

[@sierradelta07]

Love love love his enthusiams and his obvious talent as a songwriter and musician. His love for what he does is infectoius.

[@legendarykandjohnson]

INDEED

[@southhemitv6656]

nothing better than enthusiams

[@Brainbox97]

I just love how the chords are like anything but on beat. Syncopation is a beautiful :)

[@Xelanderthomas]

It's funny, people think of that stuff as so simplistic but he's so knowledgable.

[@williamarthurfenton1496]

Aye I've always loved this kind of half-chord and single note funk/disco groove songs as a guitarist. On the surface it sounds simple but it's actually damn hard because it requires immense precision. If you ain't bang on time; bang on technique (no slip ups sounding off other strings or sloppy vamping); or bang on volume dynamics it just sounds horrible.

[@davidallen346]

John Frusciante is the only other guy that got the funk guitar playing and tone right

[@pvkoz8698]

@@davidallen346 no disrespect to this giant of music Nile Rodgers, or John Frusciente both of whom I really love, but check Prince, he was a total master of that funky, scratchy rhythm guitar playing. It's a real skill, maybe even more skilful than shredding, tapping, pull offs etc. David Byrne was also a great rhythm guitar player. It's the right hand (if you're right handed) that's the most important thing with this playing.

[@mrm4xim4m]

If you can’t explain it simply you don’t understand it well enough. / Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Albert Einstein.... 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@florianharder7026]

@@davidallen346 CORY WONG!

[@jay.parmar]

I love how happy he is when he plays and hears good music. Makes my day. Inspiring guy.

[@ncooty]

I love how technical he can be about stuff that seems to flow from him so organically. He seems connected to it on so many levels.

[@mhbass]

Nile is one of a kind. Been following this man since day one, and his style is unparalled. Nile & Nard created amazing music when Chic was at it's peak. Of all the guitarists in the world, when you hear Nile, you KNOW it's Nile. God Bless Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson.

[@MWalidR]

the coolest man on Earth! Nile with Roxy Music Tshirt ;)

[@IainFrame]

Nile's stuff isn't the kind of thing I would normally listen to but, to be fair, the bloke is awesome. Seems like a nice, humble guy with a sense of fun and a genius ear for melody and groove. Great video.

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@smeagolthebulldog]

This man is soooo good. I even named my first son "Nile" after him. Ironically, one of my Grandfathers was called Bernard Edwards.

[@franmaga28]

Bernard Edwards is the coolest bass player of all times, serious groove maker, extreme sense of melody and rythm, and pure taste. Old original Chic´s trademark

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

I named my child Trump, cus I hated the little bast*rd.

[@MrAdopado]

coincidentally

[@AdamSteinzOfficial]

Can you FEEL the Love? I know I sure can. Such an amazing musician and beautiful person!

[@theablebodiesmusic3890]

Brilliant musician, so many jams over the years! Whoever thumbed down this video definitely claps on one and three.

[@ozjorma]

Haha, brilliant!

[@lennoncrabb]

"I spell my chords from the bottom up and when I do I make gold records."

[@fibboobbif]

This legend seems to stay young and natural forever... how can a man be so positive and cool after all those years in music business? A real master of life.

[@11xr1east]

Humble down to earth brother. Very talented.

[@mrbsred1]

Love this guy! He sprinkles class to all his and others music. I'm not a fan of pop (at least the soulless manufactured variety), but I haven't heard anything I dislike from Nile Rogers.

[@uhiggins9507]

mrbsred1 ko

[@mrbsred1]

what does ko mean?

[@normanhathaway2275]

Knock Out

[@SteveBZ69]

As a guitarist myself I always look up to players that create the groove, the rhythm, Nile Rodger’s does that with abundance, yet most people rate guitarists for the solos and speed playing 😴😴. Nile is one of a kind and I love him for that. Much respect 🎸❤️

[@rustyscrib6071]

He's soooooo funky!! I love it!! Pure genius!!

[@canturgan]

I like that he mentioned Osibisa, I saw them a lot in the 70's but nobody has heard of them these days. Good live band.

[@TroubleinZION]

OMG NILE! I love his style.

[@khobia2]

So freaking cool. Thank you so much for that post.

[@PedroFerreira-ze5yp]

the UTMOST respect! one of the very best! it's also worth noting how the chords have a warm, almost bossa nova like feel. this could easily be brazilian music!

[@Hoodsonbr]

Yeah, I was trying to play some of Nile's stuff these days and it could easily be some traditional rhythm cavaquinho playing (rhythmically at least). Both are based on 16ths with lots of syncopation.

[@RebelThoughts82]

I knew Niles Rodger was a guitar God when I heard Chic's "Savoir Faire". His playing on that song is heavenly.

[@gajeelredfox2760]

Same when I head him in lose yourself to dance.

[@KudosCultureCartel]

been watching guitar videos for 6 months now every single day and this is the best one iv found + the other instructional videos hes done are quality

[@JustMyOpinion-]

I have spent the entire day listening to this video playing every song he explained and the honorable mentions what a master class!!!!!!!!! man

[@franciscorafael7975]

GRACIAS Nile Rodgers and KZbin,

[@phillipoos]

This is absolutely fabulous ! Thank you , Nile , for sharing your amazing talent with us !

[@cheapguitardude]

He's the most underrated guitarist. Genius!

[@sgrouge]

This guy is 60... OMFG incredible

[@andyfielding56]

Skill like this doesn't die at sixty; it just gets more finely tuned. Look forward to it!

[@Thom-jj7yr]

Gold doesn't rust x

[@onesong2001]

@@Thom-jj7yr Black don't crack

[@FerminCoronel]

I know right? Paco de Lucia played the same way he played when he was 20 until the day he died

[@foxyjazzbopper]

I love Nile Roger’s.. he is one hell of a guitar player and musician.. and every time I’ve seen him on tv, he is so humble. A true musical giant who is a fabulous human … wow.👍👍👍

[@joebazeghi]

Thank you this was awesome!

[@fjn667]

He's a genius, period!

[@bethenysanders5717]

Nile is amazing. In his exploration of 'I Want Your Love' there is so much Coltrane it's ridiculous. I love you, Nile!

[@GlennyCee]

I loved this so much! Thanks for sharing!

[@open_water2411]

Can’t believe I was lucky enough to see Nile live recently and can’t wait until I see him again. A Chic gig is ingenious riffs start to finish. He’s a one off.

[@thomassmith5349]

this is so great, thank you for posting

[@cyberdisco9724]

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@rockingbuddah]

Thank you very, very much for posting this!!!!

[@andrewlewis2167]

I don't get tired watching this video always inspires me

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@rickjones641]

Nile is a lovely man, and a musical giant. This video is great, so nice to see just him and a guitar and obviously still loving it.

[@Classicontento]

Couldn't stop watching, he is a Master

[@SipCompany]

chords sequence in "I want your love" is simply amazing.... seven different chords for two notes....

[@GuitarSchoolVideo]

Thanks! I needed that =)

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

Nile is just amazing.....what a legend. I'm so happy I grew up listening to all his music and I still follow !!!!!

[@Patrxck87]

I haven't watched this video since liek a year, I came back today i am still amazed by this guy, the complexity/simplicity of his playing style

[@marcelkupko6598]

Excellent video file. True musician. Thanks a lot!

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@garyj2143]

Not only a musical genius, but always comes across as a very humble and extremely nice person. His influence and contribution to popular music has put him up there with the greats for me 👌 Well done Nile to all your lifes work achievements 👏👏👏👏👏

[@adamwebb241]

This guy is the REAL DEAL. How many guitar players in bands out there can take a chord vocabulary that wide and apply it in such an accessible way?

[@Jokervision744]

These vids can cut out learning time for some people by decades. And I mean that literally. They just have to have that passion for it with the basics in hand. Bless you people.

[@yoan973]

Thank you so much what a great video, so precious to understand the artist's vision

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@stopthehate1749]

I LOVE THIS - NILE RODGERS IS AMAZING!!!

[@tabathagano1014]

So glad I found this Gem of a video of Mr. Rodgers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@scrapkingfilms]

In a universe of effects-laden guitars and ambient fog, it’s pretty amazing to hear this composer break out huge harmonic ideas with barre chords. “Disguise all that chromatic movement”. Wow. A great of our time.

[@m2kev110]

He is one of and has worked with some of our most iconic musical Artistes in history - and you can see and hear why! Brilliant! 👍😃

[@roblane66]

Stunning playing from an absolute master!!!!

[@benjaminfrazieriii4576]

WE HAVE BEEN IN THIS VERY LONG RIDE.THANKS .IT'S GOOD AS BEST. 😮

[@dgmgneco1516]

TRULY A MASTERCLASS THANK YOU

[@thekev506]

Those chords for 'I want your love' are just so rich! I want to play them full and slow like he does here and jam with a band, see what comes out.

[@Lisztomania1]

Genius at work ....Thanks for the beautiful Music 🎶

[@gRosh08]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinclose9082]

Nile is probably the best disco funk musician I have ever heard. Brilliant masterclass

[@Ejstar89]

This was so cool to see! Thanks for posting this. Nile Rogers is one of the DOPEST rhythm players ever!

[@distractionchannel4954]

@ Montréal 🇨🇦... merci beaucoup ❤️ SONiC memories of a musical GENiUS 🎼🥳🎼

[@agnosticarab8964]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Goosebumps and tears. His music touches my soul.

[@terrypussypower]

I love how the French translation (0:24) of "a minor eleventh" is "Return To Forever"! Haha!

[@paulnoe1069]

The nuts & bolts of Rodgers classics...

[@hardlines4]

A living legend...RIP Bernard Edwards

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

I can't stop rewatching this.

[@davidval7188]

So glad I got to see This. He is a so creative.

[@cmath8577]

I can listen to Nile Play guitar guitar all day.I used to try and play along with "Land of the good groove"..what a monster.

[@tawermeister99]

Spacer, what a great riff! Nikes you are my #1 inspiration in terms of guitarist/composer. Nobody comes close, you are a living breathing legend!

[@ginomine3883]

Merci infiniment pour le partage de cette belle vidéo

[@paolozak3014]

Too bad Bernard never got to making such uplifting clinics, Nile's guitar and Bernard's bass were downright magical together ...not to mention Tony's amazingly smooth yet exciting drumming

[@genepoole1771]

Fellow guitarists have always known how great is Nile R, and thanks to this video so can everyone else.

[@richpeej675]

Great sounds ....really loved this one..

[@soapy3204]

Inspirational! Proof that music can bring happiness 💫

[@paulbartell8872]

Brilliant guitar-lesson/honoured time from one of the BEST!!!! :D

[@Brody911]

love this video....opens up a lot

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@AllanGildea]

Superb.What a lovely, radiant dude - thanks very much.

[@frafilipo9829]

I watched that idk how many times. He is a pure music.