Paul Gilbert Demonstrates How to Master the Fretboard

In this clip, Paul Gilbert talks and demonstrates his “Dio” record, how he uses his thumb in playing & never learning to hybrid pick.
Original Interview here: • The Paul Gilbert Inter...
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[@Armakk]

This is Gary Oldman's best performance.... never breaks character, nails the accent, even learned to play guitar! Helluva actor.

[@billpholde4816]

So true. Ever notice that Neil Young and Bill Belichick are never seen in the same place at the same time?

[@joeylodes]

Haha 🤣

[@UrzaTron707]

I laugh with this ajsjsjsj

[@ImprovGuitarJams]

Hahaha!

[@PJCobi]

*_Haha! I thought he looked like someone I've seen before!_*

[@ruechel]

Another musician in full command of his instrument who hasn't lost his humility and humor. Cool dude PG.

[@monsieurgolem3392]

Why we love him.

[@linnstr8609]

What I love about Paul is whenever he talks and plays guitar, his passion, joy, and enthusiasm makes it seem like he just discovered the instrument yesterday. He gets excitement out of the simplest things like a bend in an almost child-like way. For someone like me who's been playing for 20+ years, that's incredibly inspiring.

[@JeiElRai]

Let's get Paul in a room chatting and jamming with Gregg Bisonette and Victor Wooten. 🎉

[@geoffwidmier3714]

I was sitting here thinking the same thing. It also reminds me of how lucky I am to still have a band to play with after all these years.

[@RoyBoldsWildFriends]

I love when he says “within my limit of ability”. How many guitarists have his level of ability. Such a humble class act; Paul is great!

[@suzannecoholic1467]

Back when the full video interview came out, I watched. I love Paul's energy, honesty, and his humble attitude. A rock guitar hero for sure.

[@martin-1965]

Not heard much of his work but what a thoroughly nice bloke and refreshingly not up himself about his talent, which is considerable.

[@goryburk]

@@martin-1965 You been missing out, He's modest! Paul Gilbert is an Honest to god virtuoso.

[@martin-1965]

@@goryburk Oh I 100% see that now. We live in a world with so many great musicians there are still 100s if not 1,000s I am yet to appreciate properly. However, an hour in his company with Rick has made me want to explore Paul's work more. Top fella totally :)

[@elibreeze1312]

@@martin-1965 Paul's "Fuzz Universe" album is phenomenal

[@williamallen7386]

Paul is such a crack up, " Leave that to the professionals" 😂. He's always so down to earth and humble, no arrogant attitude. Truly one of the best guitarists ever.

[@ckallaher]

The Rocky Theme shows beautifully what Paul has that many virtuosos lack, which is wit in their playing. He’s a very serious musician who has a light, joyful approach to the instrument, which is why we all love him so much.

[@xcx8646]

Well said.

[@zoodidwa]

Paul is so smooth. He really is the professor. What a gift of a musician.

[@Bigirondoug]

The world is a better place with Paul Gilbert in it.

[@bradwardguitar]

Paul playing the Rocky theme just made my day!! Pablo Gilberto Forever!

[@duanebutcher918]

Potential KZbin megahit!?!!

[@martymcpeak4748]

Paul is such a great teacher that it's ridiculous. there's only two words to describe what shows on his face when he plays... musical joy....

[@mindeloman]

I'll never forget him saying motioning with his left hand, "this is the steering wheel." Then motioning with his right hand says, "This is the gas pedal." What an amazing allegory. And it's true.

[@sole__doubt]

Its so encouraging to hear The Man himself has trouble with finger picking and hybrid picking. I certainly leave that to the professionals, lol

[@CynHicks]

Finger picking on an electric is so much harder than on classical nylon. Especially if you are a flesh to string type and don't use nails or finger picks. The lack of string tension and spacing was designed for finger style. Imo that's how everyone should approach finger style in the beginning. Even steel stringed acoustics aren't usually designed with finger style in mind. You can do it of course. Unfortunately the muscle memory gained on nylon won't immediately translate over to electric but it really helps.

[@Winstonrodney6989]

I feel fortunate that my first guitar teacher as a kid made me learn dust in the wind. If you get that muscle memory early it never really leaves you. On the other hand, the big neoclassical string skips that Paul did at the end are way beyond my ability.

[@JJvienneau]

I ❤ Paul Gilbert as a guitarist and even more as a genuine human being!

[@Tomekkplk]

Listen to 6:41-6:47 then skip to 7:06. PG is a legend and a hero for a reason. Dude burns people braincells with his shredding, knowledge, and technique and is abnormally humble. Definitely rock legend in my eyes. Glad people like Rick exist doing these types of interviews. You're doing every guitarist a favor.

[@tnourse]

I don’t think anyone loves to play guitar more than Paul. Amazing. 🤘

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

I was a classically trained pianist prior to playing guitar. My brain too wanted to make my fretting hand move in a linear fashion, it took a lot of effort to overcome that instinct and think across the fretboard instead of up and down according to pitch. Met Paul briefly one time at a guitar clinic, he was very gracious and polite, despite obviously being jet-lagged.

[@michaelrains64295]

The way PG still plays with such a sense of joy and wonder and creativity is inspiring.

[@TwinFractals]

Absolutely is. Watching him is inspiring to the enth degree. The joyous exhilaration he displays is uplifting. He is one of the virtuosic players wherein skill comes from the sheer love and affection for music and finding warmth by having both rational and natural flow. Not as many as there are few, have disciplined light spiritedness. Vai to a definite point does too however he's of a haughtier light heartedness, a sharp soft kind soul might be about right.

[@osocargm]

When I met Paul in a clinic that actually was a little jam-concert in Mexico City several years agoI had the chance to have a tiny talk with him and I asked Was the most difficult song that he had to learn or play and his answer was: Ooohhhh there is a lot of them, and I think of myself: really? He could play almost everything then I thought What a humble guy. He is great in many ways not just as an excellent musician

[@tomcoryell]

I had heard of Paul, but after this interview I became a fan. What unbridled enthusiasm!

[@giovannifarinacci4533]

Always a pleasure to watch and learn from a master.

[@markoakley4520]

The way he plays so fast at the end… OH MY GOD!!!

[@rustyfuzz470]

Just casually reminding everyone who’s boss 😄

[@johnmcmahonBXLA]

Paul is a national treasure.

[@micklilley5205]

Paul is an absolute legend and such a great guy. One of my favourite guitarists, awesome 👍🤘

[@sn7miller]

Love how he brings up a 3 note lick and a number of ways you can finger that. This is the great thing with music, you can take 2-4 notes and it seems you have infinite options; the very hard thing is that you have infinite options. Too many choices screwed up many a musician. Love the excitement he still has for music.

[@thepain001]

A childhood hero when it comes to guitar man.

[@basilandrigsby]

Paul Gilbert is pure joy! Lights up my day to watch him!

[@michaelhamm2271]

A few years back he came to our smaller city of Lawrence, KS and played at local awesome club The Bottleneck. I’m only 5 years younger than Paul and, like so many Gen X guitarists, remember when he came into the scene, as one of the Shrapnel Records guitar gods. Even though, back in 1989, I saw Mr Big open up for Rush, the Bottleneck show was something even more special. It was intimate and he was so engaging with the audience; with details on how he was playing and his approach to writing specific songs in the set. The band killed it, of course. He’s truly in the pantheon of the greatest to ever play the instrument. Also, talk about someone you could just hang out with! Nothing but respect.

[@MyNews-b9s]

Love the lighting/color grade on this clip!!! and the guitar playing!

[@alois_lcg5802]

I love Paul. Every time I see him play in an interview he exudes a love for music like a child would have. Possibly the greatest guitar hero who is still a good person.

[@nickm.9474]

Love how Paul ends on a sick shred lick. He's freaking awesome!!

[@amhoody]

The more I hear Paul Gilbert the more I like him! What a lovely human being! Thanks for the video Rick!

[@paulpalumbo3646]

Paul Gilbert seems like one of the most genuine people in the music business, if not the world......and what a way to end the video!

[@LightWays]

Love how Paul just casually melts faces at the end of the video😂🤘🤘

[@dresdrum]

Paul is a beast! Listening since Racer X

[@davidbelcher2805]

This is what a true love of guitar and teaching looks like. Paul has a real passion for both.

[@MikaTarkela]

I've already seen this and it still brings a smile on my face! Pauls is such a legend

[@csharp57]

Zero short cuts. This man has put in the hours practicing and it shows.

[@chrishalemusic]

Paul just brings me joy watching him talk or play

[@jesusthesoulrebel]

First riff I ever learned on any instrument, that Conti lick. Thanks Paul and Rick....youse guys inspire daily!!!😎😎

[@TedMarimba]

Paul is the best. Anyone can feel the love while he is talking about guitar.

[@ianshomemovies]

i love when he blasts at the end. monster. all the references just pouring out, what a deep wealth of knowledge and understanding of the instrument.

[@DevonThornton]

Absolute shredmaster and hes sitting here dogging his playing and techniques. I love it! Very relatable dude

[@Levelheadd]

“Leave that to the professionals” says one of the greatest guitar player around now. 😂

[@xcx8646]

That Rocky theme arrangement is great! I'm pinching that!

[@JIMIIXTLAN]

I love listening to this guy talk guitar

[@jscordoba3]

One of the things i always liked about Paul is so much of his advice applys to non shredders as well. Kinda like Govan. Just sound general playing advice usable in any genre

[@WilliamMitchell-t2h]

Great lesson on creating ways to overcome the physical challenges of getting the guitar to do your bidding. Trying to teach myself the guitar and am finding out one size doesn't fit all. The instrument is not going to change so I must adapt.

[@highdb1]

Back in the late 80s, he was touring with Mr. Big. He did an in-store meet and greet and was demoing Ampeg amplifiers. There was about 30 of us in the music store and he was super cool. The funny thing I remember was he said learning guitar is just like eating Oreos. You eat one and then you play one note; you eat another Oreo and then you play two notes. Until the bag is gone. Haha, it was funny. I don’t think it’s quite as simple as that. He’s amazingly gifted.

[@_BMS_]

Paul Gilbert is a super interesting fella. What a great teacher, too.

[@cooltheengines]

I love Paul Gilbert… he’s an extraordinary guitarist and he also just seems like the nicest darn guy you ever wanna meet.👍

[@jensschettler1732]

He turns that vol knob like breathing. It is a natural thing. Such a pro.

[@Davidthestratman7]

My favorite guitar player. You think he's all mindless shredding because of his capabilities .... until you actually hear his music then you're blown away like his stuff with mr. Big..... Amazing

[@alanroberts7877]

Plus he writes a lot of the lyrics!

[@Marcsnowguitar]

Love your channel and love Paul Gilbert

[@leascaart]

I'm not into this type of playing, but Paul seems like such a lovely guy to be around.

[@GuyNarnarian]

That Rocky guitar arrangement is absolutely awesome

[@lamusicamees424]

Haha, the bit where he shreds after the Eric Johnson bit .....my god....I was embarrassed to even look at my guitars. They all looked the other way as well. Oh the shame. Love you Paul - always a new lesson and a new way to feel inspired- to become a drummer.

[@Tony-w5x]

What a monster player. Never flubs a note. Killer.

[@JoeAmaral427]

I don't think anyone one looks happier playing guitar than Paul Gilbert. Rock face!

[@martinaddison4880]

That bit at the very end was amazing and effortless!

[@billybaroo8127]

Aw man love his Rocky jam!

[@TheGospelGuitarist]

I just lost it on that one.

[@gokhanersan8561]

It is a 15 second guitar masterclass. A ferocious beauty.

[@arunviswanathan5555]

What a great 7 minutes of content, technique, and joy! Love PG! 🎸🎶🔥

[@robertjaramillo4822]

Gilbert is just the best. His whole approach to guitar is overwhelming.

[@davelouis4004]

Such an amazing guitarist / musician, can tell he loves his craft , also great warm personality !

[@epasternak4206]

Thank you Paul Gilbert.

[@KokowaSarunoKuniDesu]

An interview that has musical exemplification and not just talk. I like it!

[@ManeeVaughn]

2:35 that Rocky Theme lick was so cool.

[@kennethkowalchuk7868]

Wide smile the whole time. Great guy.

[@Cheximus]

0:06 - damn, Paul, I had no idea! Learn something new every day.

[@Action60084]

Thoroughly enjoy Paul's style of reviews, such good content.! 😊

[@JarkkoKokkonen]

Back in the day when my only access to Paul was his column in Guitar Player magazine, I always imagined he’d have this kind of mad professor energy to him. I’m glad to see I wasn’t wrong. Cool guy :)

[@JarkkoKokkonen]

In case some people don’t know what columns I was talking about.. I was inspired to look them up. They’re called Terrifying Guitar 101 and some guy on Reddit has uploaded a pdf where he has gathered most of them. Great stuff 👍

[@EddieLeeFunn]

PG always seems to be about having fun when playing the guitar! Excellent!!!

[@SisuLife]

"I wouldn't want to put that in a setlist....leave that to the professionals.".......that's funny.

[@nomijams]

Yeah, and then he nails it. 😂

[@johnmargiotti1262]

You can ALWAYS count on Paul and Phil X for a FUN interview.

[@Darren_Tay]

I love Paul's attempt on Cliffs of Dover. That's one hell of a song by Eric Johnson.

[@asb3pe]

superb clip from an outstanding interview, Paul is a manic maestro!

[@stevenjones6780]

Paul's got such an immediately recognizable slide sound and style.

[@travgpeters1]

Paul is such a character ! . awesome dude !

[@michaelespinosa9168]

With all due respect to the immortal greats , Paul Gilbert is quite possibly the world’s greatest guitarist of all time.

[@05645ci]

Wow!! Paul is a vicious shredder and a great interview; hat's off to him for his technique advice; no wonder I couldn't play that stuff, I need to stick my elbow out a little further:)

[@hendrix2478]

I've never noticed how massive Paul's hands are.

[@jayelfman]

Paul Gilbert is awesome...great teacher.

[@WolfenYT]

Paul is an underrated genious. His musical culture as a player is so huge

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

Oh please!

[@Guitarplayer724]

Calling Paul Gilbert underrated is ridiculous.

[@Manley156]

@@vintagepipesnightmares Yeah the guy who had the right hand picking at 17 and was thrust forth onto multiple successful projects, endorsements and bands isn't that guy. Not to mention he definitely hasn't revamped and changed his playing style time and time again.

[@FCMC123]

Excellent example for one to practice…If one can sing it (hum it at least) it can be played. Awesome ear/vox/melody connection. Totally jealous

[@geezberry8889]

Paul should do that Chuck Mangione tune feels so good. lotta melody there and the guitar on that song kicks ass

[@lawndart188s]

Man! I love listening to his take on guitar

[@Pointsbeingmade]

His energy is infectious so much joy. I recommend his starship yt video.

[@simplevideo8629]

Born to play guitar.

[@FadyZMusic]

... Hey NEW GENERATION OF GUITAR PLAYERS! this man (PG) ... It's a living virtuoso... A true gem for the rock world, it's refreshing to still watching him being so happy and thrilled bout playing.

[@g-willieb3100]

One of the nicest guys that happens to be one of the absolute greatest guitar players in the Universe!

[@Jimmy4Thumbs]

Love Paul! I bet he's great to hang with.

[@DarlinGuitar]

I was just having this conversation with my guitar tech yesterday. For some reason comparing guitar setups. I preferred High Action with lighter strings to be able to grab the string and it doesn't get away from me on bends! As Gilbert said, action does seem to get low down by G-F closer to the nut. I suppose it might depend though in what the frets are.

[@elvisbullets7382]

PG is a gift to guitar and ears.

[@lucasmrduarte]

The final part of the video is like "Fatality!" Gotta love PG 🤘🏻

[@calvintrainer1212]

Paul Gilbert can double as Gary Oldman as a night time guitarist and occasional serial killer in a movie. Anyway Paul energy is really shines here

[@rockinvida1960]

What I wouldn’t do to have Paul’s Frankenstein-sized guitar hands…dude’s a living legend. 🙌

[@johnglenn30csardas]

Good grief. He’s fun, funny, an instinctive teacher, and, oh by the way, a virtuoso. Great video.

[@dougkingsley7252]

Paul Gilbert is just amazing!!

[@elmolewis9123]

And what a master of the fretboard.

[@andrews6505]

sheesh i love paul soo much, especially the way he explains anything 😍

[@kellygoins6376]

Paul is just so entertaining to watch even if he's just showing how to do guitar tricks