The Best Guitar Lesson I NEVER Had | Nuno Bettencourt

[@neiladdison5614]

In years to come people will be watching old videos of Rabea and talking about how inspirational they found them💪

[@cameronscustomguitars809]

I already do 😂😂

[@ponceponce4431]

Not only by his awesome tasty playing, but also the way he lost weight. Determination is key.

[@Arkham_UK]

Rebea is already an inspiration wit the squeals lol

[@liv2praz]

truth.

[@janchlupacek]

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing...if Rabea realizes that we do the VERY same thing. Go watch his videos and rewinding those 20s of his licks over and over so we get wtf he is effin' doing there :D On another note...aren't we just so lucky to being able to do that and to be able to see both "our model" and him showing us where he got the influence from...his model and teacher and see his excitement. Usually, that's not the case. Often you can see your "master", but not HIS master at the same time and get the connection there between them. What times are we living in, what times

[@RabeaMassaad]

Thanks for checking this out guys! Also, I know it’s Dee, I learned it along with all the other bits in the video back in the day - I was asking all of you! Like I said, we always rant and rave about our favourite albums, solos and riffs! But what about the stuff in between? The bits of playing where you hear the ‘off the top of my head’ playing, and the stuff that happens in the moment! That’s what I was obsessed with in this video. There are many other vids like this for me, so if I find more of them, I’ll try share them in the same light!

[@TheOnlyJoeyYT]

For me it was probably a video of Gene Hoglan playing Crystal Mountain from Death from memory after not playing it for 7 years. Just drums, no context, inspired me to death as a drummer and probably formed my way of approaching drum writing and performing! Thanks for the share bro!

[@chusamusic1409]

When I first heard Gojira - Ocean Planet, I didn't know these rythems and tones could be legit. My playing style changed and improved within a few hours of practicing. No joke, no BS.

[@zekenstyne]

Love Nuno too bud. He's super underrated. P.S.That riff was Dee by Randy Rhoads, I only need to hear 3 notes to know what it was haha.

[@p.c.1019]

You’re the man. Alongside Nuno, that is.

[@WyrmOnTheMoon]

Rabea, this is exactly why you became my favorite guitarist during the last few years... just your 'in the moment' playing when you're testing out gear or whatever, when you get lost in it and apologize (don't apologize, that's what I'm here for!!). Your ambient noodling livestream last year has become this video for me. I go back to it whenever I'm feeling not in a creative frame of mind and always leave inspired.

[@treyxaviermusic]

You can always tell when someone has been influenced by Nuno because they're amazing at guitar

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

🤣 Well said! 💜🙌

[@AndrewBonicaRR]

Thanks, brother! 🤣 I’m hugely influenced, but I would say I’m far from amazing! Hope you’re doing well, bro! 🤘😜👍

[@RabeaMassaad]

🙃 thanks man!! Gotta love some Nuno! Hope you’re are well and all is going good for you dude!

[@prs149]

Kind of off track here , Years ago I turn and turn On SNL and there is Nuno playing guitar in Rihanna's band

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

@@prs149 is this in KZbin!?

[@yiodarcangelisandthenewlordsof]

a beautiful phrase from Randy's Dee composition.

[@avenue6.554]

Bea holding a fantastic Strat, still rocks the air guitar. We’re all still 13 and rocking out in our bedrooms at some level. Love it!

[@SpacemanXC]

Was about to say the same thing. That was great! lol

[@Guttalaser]

yeah... i think inside all who play guitar... there is a 13y,o kid... playing air guitar listening the best guitar players. And know what... that's why play guitar is so fun. And that's why... every piece of gear is like a Xmas new toy!

[@Eefaux]

Not sure he was rocking the air guitar, clearly he was playing one that existed in his head!

[@tonycruz3382]

The Strat tone trough the jcm800 uff 🔥

[@BassStevie]

Beautiful to see / hearing him play Dee. Randy Rhoads was such a dude!

[@Pulsar555]

Instantly knew it. Dee. Blizzard of Ozz, I think. I Bought it for $12 when I was 14 and I still haven't mastered it.

[@malamute8257]

I was watching nuno yesterday like "wow I need to learn from this. Hope there's a good exercise tutorial!" Wasn't expecting a goddamn rabea vid. I feel spoiled.

[@allyourbasearebelongtous2191]

13:15 I have never related so much to a KZbinr before. Thank you Bea. This was amazing.

[@RabeaMassaad]

Its sooooooo good!

[@allyourbasearebelongtous2191]

@@RabeaMassaad I do this EXACT same thing man. It's even better that you're air shredding WITH a guitar in hand. Love it!

[@ChippsChippendale]

Seeing an accomplished guitar player like Rabea air-guitaring like a complete spanner means that all is good with the world. 😊🤘

[@albertkjrulff4414]

Its amazing that Rabea was inspired by Nuno and would look up to him, and now he is doing the same to all of us. Thx Rabea.

[@darkallyrecordings4931]

Wow....its crazy how many of us are left handed and playing right handed guitar......just awesome.......Left handers!

[@darkallyrecordings4931]

Fun watching you air play Nunos solo bits.......Love to see the emotion and energy. Edit - Im glad your editor didnt cut that bit out. That bit made the video man....no need to apologize.......we love that ish.

[@cheddar1988]

9:44 - Randy Rhoads (Ozzy) - Dee. Someone probably already wrote that earlier though 🤷

[@leetshi927]

Wahoo !!! Just the GOAT !!! One more time, proof of Nuno clearly not human's superpower !

[@DannyOklamchak-nn8rj]

Thanks for sharing this clip of nuno, your experience, and a different angle of looking and learning.

[@danieljoseverde7666]

9:41 Randy Rhoads - Dee I’ve never seen this video before, but I’m a big fan of Nuno. I’ll have to check this one out!

[@PaulPoGoaIndia]

Bro same here !! He is coming to India 🇮🇳 ❤ super excited

[@61854425]

🔥🔥🔥😍😍🤩🤩🤩 Nuno........I get what you mean Mr. Rabea. Nuno has always fascinated me.

[@honigdachs.]

Nuno is one of the very best electric guitar players ever to study and steal shit from, period. Even with the big success period of Extreme in the 90es, it's incredible still how underrated the guy is. Everyone should be talking about him.

[@gowwar491]

Rick Graham talked about him too ( and actually many guitarists).

[@HeadbangoO]

Everyone is talking about him, you live under a rock?... "Underrated" is just a "youtube stupid word"...

[@honigdachs.]

@@HeadbangoO Yeah. Your comment is just a stupid KZbin comment. Compare how often people will mention Petrucci, Vai, Gilbert, Yngwie, or even Abasi and some of the newer guys and how often Bettencourt is mentioned in relation to that. I never said that literally noone knows who he is. I said that he's always kind of one of the second row mention guys, even though he belongs to the absolute forefront.

[@ricardoslhenriques]

Love NB. But, then again, I’m Portuguese and i just love PT people being successful with their craftsmanship. 🤷🏻‍♂️😁

[@Meditating_Rob]

Yeah, nice, Nuno was reborn in you, not metaphysical, but the things he learnt, downloaded into your brain, and shaped your playing, wonderful you got a chance to realize and share with us. Always come to you for insight, and this is a lovely one.

[@RabeaMassaad]

Hey guys, just to be clear - I know it’s Dee I was testing y’all hahah I learned it after I watched this when I was a kid. Love that since ‘Rise’ dropped everyone is seeing how incredibly talented Nuno is. I’ve been saying it for years haha! Love that people are finally realising it in the wider guitar community. In a world where I believe the true guitar hero’s are fading, and everyone seems to care about technicalities and this ‘anti boomer’ bullshit. I love that he is ‘rising’ through the crowd, and I couldn’t be more here for it.

[@johnalleman1134]

Enthusiasm - off the scale! It’s infectious! I really enjoyed that - thanks!

[@Mr.D34]

It's amazing how much you can learn from a 16 minutes video if you're watching the right players. Nuno Bettencourt is an amazing player and from what i've watched so are you. Ever since i've played guitar i always found that watching the masters is the best way to learn, whether it's a live performance or a lesson video. Sometimes it can just be them playing freely without any purpose. In my shredder years i used to watch Steve Vai Live in Astoria London religiously, i've had in vhs copied from a friend and later i bought the dvd. I've always had a hard time concentrating on studies so live videos of great players have always been like books to me. Thanks for sharing, this has been very valuable and i'm sure that i'm gonna watch it many times.

[@stevesorrell9835]

He is endlessly inspiring! Every time I listen to him, I need to grab a guitar. So glad, he’s finally getting press 👍🏻👍🏻

[@martyhuff1969]

I’m a left handed person that learned to play guitar right handed as well and I totally relate to your comments in that regard. Love your videos!

[@darkallyrecordings4931]

Me too......I write left handed and thats it....Everything else I do right handed......and I do mean everything....Lol.

[@cradled_filth]

DUUUUDE!!!! This is EXACTLY where i got my start!!! I remember i had spent a few years being a disciple of Zakk Wylde, then once pentatonics got boring i remember coming across this video ON LIMEWIRE lol and i watched it probably 1000 times, trying desperately to mimick what he was doing. This lead me down a few other rabbit holes which involved SRV and attempting to cop funky bass licks on guitar. SO good!

[@Blixer7]

OMG! You are a rare find. Finally a left-hand dominant playing guitar right-handed. I am exactly the same aspiring guitar player. I am a new fan and now inspired to take my guitar playing to higher levels. Thanks gracefully for sharing this video.

[@cybergnetwork588]

Michael Angelo Batio is the same.

[@florentlambert6685]

Don't be sorry for getting excited! It was amazing to see just how passionate you are and sharing what you love with us! And also to understand how big of an influence Nuno is on your guitar playin :) great video Rabea!

[@DreamslideProductions]

It's always dope seeing the guitarists you look up to geek out over other guitarist and their abilities

[@pupstop1]

Rebea, that is so great to see you going full fanboy over Nuno's playing. It is not dumb or stupid. It is why we play guitar. Certain players just speak to us on a deep level and Nuno was that for you and I guarantee you are that for others. I have heard you pull off some truly amazing stuff, I remember being a teenager and just flipping out watching EVH or SRV or others and just having it really impact me. Great job!

[@graffitti]

I deeply sympathize with your video. I have watched this video hundreds of times. Nuno doesn't like taking videos of himself.. He's also not very good at working on it... But his sense of rhythm is really amazing.. He just played lightly, but his sense of rhythm, melody, and beat is always amazing..

[@blascarrasco768]

I love seeing Rabea's excitement and joy. It's like being a little kid again. Awesome video.

[@LozBlain]

Dude that was beautiful. I'm only just starting to learn guitar but I've been obsessed with Nuno's playing for like 25 years. Watching you rock the air guitar at the end there brought on a silent tear, it's so cool to watch somebody as accomplished as you geeking out that hard. I'm sure Nuno would be blown away that you sat and dissected this throwaway jam and found so much gold in it.

[@KFC_OG]

The way he feels about Nuno is the way all of us feel about him. Great video!

[@TheCjbowman]

"Rise" just hit! 🤘 Love your enthusiasm and energy, I feel the same! Don't sell yourself short either, brother, you frickin'kill it!! 💕☀️

[@nuguyo1303]

Totally get it. During lockdown I was listening to music that I haven't listened to for years and realised the little bits I'd picked up from random places. Love the video

[@mc7843]

Nuno's got the funk and the groove. That's what stands out when he's playing.

[@LieLikesMusic]

This is so cool. Thanks for sharing your influences Rabea. It's always interesting to listen to someone who's truly passionate about learning guitar.

[@northfortyrecords]

I too remember coming across that video, bad audio and all. I probably downloaded it from Morpheus or something, like you. But yeah man, the way Nuno blends rhythm and melody, all so precise - is pretty unique in the guitar universe. Not that he's had a bad time career-wise, but I've always felt bad for Extreme and the media treatment they got after More Than Words. Grunge was here, things changed quickly and I've always felt that Extreme came around at an unfortunate time.

[@clowncorpse7230]

The little clip of the song you said leave a comment on was Dee by Randy Rhoads I noticed Nuno played that a lot 😀

[@rocknroor]

i was lucky my buddy pat and i used to take lessons from nuno back 89 90 he used to teach at music store cederville mass i lived 5 min away in plymouth

[@davedavem]

Dude, all that feeling and influence from one single video. That's something we need to be reminded of when watching modern KZbin, with its endless content. There are maybe 10 videos in the last 5 years that I keep going back to because they are so inspirational. Asylum is one of them. 🙌

[@skipneumann1]

Nuno always been a beast

[@chrisbauman2562]

You brought me back man. Those were the days. How hard it was to find videos of our favorite artist before youtube. Ngl i miss those days

[@ukwan]

I remember when we first met about 19 years ago at music college, you were such a Nuno fan even back then with your Nuno Signature guitar

[@marcusdez]

WOW! I came back 15 years in time! Whatched that same video a lot!

[@fabs66]

Thanks for this Rabbea! I remember going to a japanese grocery store in Paris and ask then to order this Young Guitar very issue for me! What is funny is that when I learned guitar I was stunned and inspired by Nuno's playing for all the things that you are highlighting here. And this was 10 years before you did! Really cool to see that it's all still relevant in 2021!

[@LucasMastropasqua]

It’s this kind of video where it’s just jamming around with nothing else I love the most! I love music but I almost love this kind of thing more where it’s just riffing and noodling or demonstrating technique. This is why I will never ever get tired of your videos Rabea! Doesn’t mean I’m not eagerly awaiting your next music project though!

[@theoperator9474]

I learned more about air guitar from Rabea on this video more than any other video. I'm really glad I re-found this so many years later. It really influenced me and the way I approach air guitar. It's all in the wrists.

[@LostMyMojo100]

I remember that original video... I think I saved it too!

[@liguanafrequency]

Rabea talking about nuno..that vid its precious

[@oliverchapman51177]

So infectious

[@MrMartingalea123]

It’s so good watching someone get so excited like I/ we do at home❤

[@scotto9705]

Bro, thanks for the music/emotions, love it. This is what it's about.

[@Swedishstylek]

Watching the smiles crack on your face while you're re-living these memories and enjoying yourself is such a great thing to watch, this has made my day!

[@Terry_Dale]

This is a great view in where you came from as a guitar player. Love it! Thanks very inspirational.

[@tomd7169]

I just saw your video about Nuno,i dig the beginning part,when your comfortable in your playing and of course with time and able to know what the guitarist is doing by just years of playing,i took lessons from Jake E.Lee back 1979-80 right before he started with Ozzie and something he said stuck with me...he said "I know what the guitarist is doing"....and with time and practice it's so true....hearing you and now being able to see on You Tube....You Tube wasn't around when I started playing unfortunately.But watching you share what you got from Nuno and you saying imagine jamming with a drummer and bass player inspired me....the beginning licks and improv riffs were simply the pentatonic scale and easy to play....a new way to get warmed up...thanks for the video and Inspiration! BTY....Met you at 2020 Namm,you shred man!!

[@RichardAlbertMusic]

Thank you for that video. Made me geek out completely

[@timvinck]

Great video Rabea! For me, you are literally my Nuno Bettencourt. In the sense that I've learned so much from just watching you play. Every time you released a new gear demo I'd be excited just to be able to watch you jam and get inspired. I was 15/16 at the time too. I still have a lot to learn but I wouldn't be the guitarist I am now without that.

[@nunocrames4787]

Your expression listening to Nuno's playing... the air guitar... it represents the whole guitar community. We all do that!!! So don't feel "sorry about getting so excited". Amazing video!

[@SuperDiddzz]

Blinding AND HUMBLING ! Wonderful. Cheers Fro.

[@wulfshead]

Thanks for this man. Nuno really was a breath of fresh air in the 90’s. He made music “fun” again. His percussive work was something else and something that was often lost behind the drums, so totally went unnoticed.

[@oliverchapman51177]

Dude, so much fun

[@dougfa3515]

He's always been one of my favorites... love his syncopation and swing and ability to articulate notes. Very talented dude.

[@JeremyGreenGuitar]

It was fun watching you totally nerd out over that solo! I do that kind of thing all the time lol! It was absolutely killing and well deserving of the praise

[@OnePaintedMan]

Rabea - this is GOLD. Thanks for sharing. I'm only just rediscovering my love for guitar and videos like this are really inspiring.

[@punishmentdue73]

I love seeing how excited you are to talk about something that inspired you so much.

[@CHRISGEE1]

This feels like after a long day skating Bea asked you round for a beer and show you his setup. Then shows you these licks that blow your mind. This is sick content. And thanks for the beer.

[@danielricher3936]

Rabea you really remind me Brian May when talking about Nuno picking. I love it and don't forget you are all ready a inspiration for some of us. Tks.

[@GuyNarnarian]

Right hand technique is definitely a huge part of growth on the guitar - and ignored by a lot of beginners and teachers as well. I never really thought about it until I was far along in my guitar journey. Now its much better but can still use a lot of improvement.

[@bretrich]

Randy Rhoads "Dee"! I love hearing inspirational players show some of their inspirations. It makes a lot of sense that Nuno was probably listening to that when he was developing his own style.

[@castthom]

I just wanted to let you know the excitement that you had when you watch this and still clearly get, you give the exact same feeling and inspiration when i watch you play man. Thanks for all the great videos and inspiration

[@MrShane5150]

Love the excitement you see in your face when talking about your favorite guitarist...awesome

[@VMac3]

You should definitely try this format out again, it was great - Would be sick for you to do the Dime clinic back in the 90's that I reckon you definitely would have stumbled across!

[@chitaristu88]

Maaaan, i remember that clip like it was yesterday. Just the sheer agressivness in that riffing made me pick up my old chnese strat copy and just jam. I didn"t know what i was doing, but it felt good.

[@valdenser6030]

Thanks for this - I just wanted to watch one minute but it hooked me until the end - Don't have to apologize for your excitement that's what music is all about let it out!!!!

[@Boogieplex]

I was lucky enough to be inspired by Nuno in real time in the late 80's before he was a legend.I listened to his first 2 albums over and over again, they are master pieces of guitar playing.

[@Tychades]

It's evident how much Rabea watched and listened to this video haha I can relate with certain videos over the years too

[@jcwear89]

I had it with riffguy and the super SG video 🙂

[@ollyevee]

Well wasn't this the cutest thing I've seen in a while? Bea showing the passion and admiration that pretty much all people that play an instrument or that just loves music feels aswell.

[@KebunH]

I can so clearly hear those influences in your playing, absolutely love that playstyle

[@CianRourke]

You are obviously a true fan. I love seeing the joy on your face and hearing the joy in your voice.

[@theharvardyard2356]

It always gets me how damn relaxed both his right and left hands are

[@chrisp6717]

I swear I have watched your 'wicked game' jam about 700 times to for the lead. Possibly one of my all time favorites purely because of the way you approached it, from the really nice melodic stuff at the start, to laying waste to the strings half way through. It's one of the most inspiring leads I've ever listened to and tried to play along with. (well, most of your stuff actually lol :)

[@SouthpawSatch]

I remember watching this video several years ago and having the exact same reaction, been a life long nuno fan. I never feel like Nuno gets enough praise for how incredible he is. Your technique is flawless dude

[@jokermalikus]

yeah its the same with me i am a left handed guitar player but i am right handed, i get excited every time i hear you improve it inspires me to learn more of how to play by feel also helped me was piano as well the first instrument i played

[@DJArrigo]

Nuno Is amazing!!! So are you!!!! i can see his influence in your playing!

[@ElioExp]

I always loved that video, I had it in a dead hard drive some years ago, thanks Rabea and of course Nuno for the memories.

[@foryoubrotherdotnet]

Thanks for sharing. That was Awesome!!!

[@johnhurd6680]

So, so love this Rabea! I'm an old dude(like 6 years older than Chappers), inspired as a kid by Rush and KISS and Van Halen. But the perspective is timeless with this! It was all from going to the concerts, and then looking for something to learn from a magazine in my early days of guitar. Then later it was MTV videos for sure. And then the VHS video series you had to buy. Life got in the way, but now I'm trying to get caught up again and get decent at guitar. Love your stuff, and your style!!

[@britewiresatx]

I’ve learned a LOT watching Rabea over the years. Gear to guitar licks. Always a fan, brother!

[@jocpowell1]

RMs face at 13:30 had me chuckling. This video took me back. Great job dude

[@icemanlee666]

Love his sense of rhythm, incredible, it’s like he’s taken from Hendrix and SRV but what he plays isn’t bluesy, although I know it could be if he wanted it to be

[@Marksmusic191]

Seen Nuno live twice and both times he blew my mind glad to see him getting the love he deserves. His style has also had a massive impact on my playing, especially the way he manages to mix rhythm and lead playing into his music. When I first heard your playing Bea I could already hear this influence so find to find out you were a fan I was not surprised at all.

[@SpyneMetal]

Great video! I love Nuno too! World class guitarist and musician! When I saw generation axe, I was most impressed by him!

[@janichmondieu6505]

I can definitely see why you were drawn to that video. I am 60yrs old and in my 3rd year of learning guitar from KZbin videos. That piece, regardless of the sound quality is so very excellent. At my current skill level, I will not even try to learn that technique but I will be revisiting this video as my skills improve. Thanks so very much, Rabea.--- Oh, I will begin to unlock my wrist at least for now. TY.

[@Devon_Dan_Sailing]

Amazing! I’ve never heard of him but what a player! I can see why he’s inspired you and made you the amazing player you are. Great video. It’s scary to see the level some people have achieved - truly at one with the fretboard.

[@MikaTarkela]

This brought me back to my teenage years when I used to do the same thing. Just finding a bunch of Young Guitar videos online and learning a lot of new stuff!

[@MrCJNI]

I remember stumbling upon this video many years ago. I am a huge Nuno fan and was eating up anything I could find of him - frustratingly there is little. I was so obsessed with the produced metal album tones, I thought this video sounded awful and almost ignored it. But luckily I persevered. His style is just so goddamn groovy. I'll never hope to play most of his stuff, but even my own modest rhythm style is heavily influenced by Nuno. Some of his side band projects are jaw-dropping - check out STIFF and PAINT THE TOWN RED. I have no idea how he does whatever he is doing. And of course, Cupid's Dead broke me then and breaks me now. Thanks Bea - always nice to spend time with you and Nuno!

[@orlandorayo3567]

I totally understand what you are saying about his feel..every time he'd hit a lick....you and I made grunts at the same time! Ha.. Nuno has a way of playing something very familiar, at the same time, he takes it and molds his own feel into it. He's very special when it comes to playing. Highly underestimated

[@amplifex4134]

Honesty on point.... Personally, listening to you play makes me want to play, every time!