Randy Rhoads Diminished Secrets

Hey everyone! Here's the next episode of Brewster's Millions Of Rants with Randy Rhoads Diminished Secrets. As I admitted in the video, I've had a TON of requests for Randy Rhoads piling up lately, and I figured this lesson would be a good one to address some of those requests that have poured in - so let's dive in!
This lesson revolves around something very specific hiding in Randy's legendary playing style, and that's the use of diminished tonalities in his music. I went the extra mile for this lesson and actually pulled out the transcription books for Blizzard Of Ozz, Diary Of A Madman, and Tribute. Within the books, I scoured around looking for any licks, fills, or solos where Randy noticibly dove into diminished flavors and sounds.
The ideas shared in this lesson include a brief breakdown of the three different types of diminished tonalities heard/found in music, a two-part analysis of some diminished seventh arpeggio runs found in Randy's live 'Tribute' guitar solo, a variation of these ideas as heard in the solo from 'Steal Away (The Night),' and much more!
Needless to say, if you're a Randy Rhoads fan, a LNL viewer that's been patiently waiting for more Rhoads action on the channel, a player wanting to explore diminished chords/arpeggios in music, or maybe you're just curious what all the fuss is about - this lesson is totally for you! Give this episode a view, leave some comments/feedback, and please subscribe to Late Night Lessons - THANK YOU!
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[@matiaschaparro823]

Randy Rhoads = Automatically click

[@davewhite3193]

I know huh… lmao

[@caseyjones952]

Ditto!

[@Weshopwizard]

Yep

[@barrycoulter6951]

Yup.

[@BlueTeamer_]

100% 😂

[@DetroitWrecker666]

Here I am 48 years old and have loved Randy Rhoads for 41 of those years. The fact you're getting requests, tells me the younger generation still loves this guy and chases him. God Bless RR!

[@RF944]

Over 40 years since his passing, and his playing is still analyzed. Long live R.R. Thanks David 🤘

[@eddiejr540]

Agreed….well said👍

[@theartist124]

Ex Randy student here, very nice to see, and yes he played fast and was like the hammer-on king! Great job, thank you!

[@lelandgaunt7130]

English players are trilling fools, but no one touches Dave Murray when it comes to trills. All he can do, but man, does he do it well. So much that very few notice he only has ONE lick. It's the same lick every solo, but it never gets old. He just changes keys and modes Aeolian, Dorian, and Minor Pentatonic.

[@theartist124]

@@lelandgaunt7130 I like Dave and Adrian Raise the Irons!🇬🇧

[@lelandgaunt7130]

@@theartist124 One of my favorite bands. 🤘

[@theartist124]

@@lelandgaunt7130 Me too man, saw them first on the Powerslave tour, Steve killin’ it as well they all were, cheers!🍻 i.postimg.cc/5ycD38pR/IMG-4985.jpg

[@wesstevens]

@@lelandgaunt7130 I saw Maiden up close, front row in 1985, right in front of Dave... WOW.... so amazing...

[@nunestunes]

The reason I started looking into music theory was because diminished always caught my ear. Randy was definitely a master of it

[@kellecetraro4807]

Never can get enough Randy Rhoads or Dave Brewster... Dave, it's always a treat to watch your videos 🙏🏼🤘🏼✨

[@klausfritsch4350]

Randy's energy is quite unique.

[@MT-or7lv]

Anything on Randy I'm watching. He was amazing.

[@hughjass4622]

Agreed, I've been rewatching all his Randy vids, so a new one is sick 🤟

[@ChrisCGuitars]

I've played diminished runs Ala Skolnick... this is a whole new level haha... can't wait to work these out

[@kylewilliams6184]

Awesome tribute to the legend!! Thanks!! 1956-1982 RIP

[@marca7434]

OMG ... David, another incredible lesson about Randy. His diminished work was, to me, his most impressive and 'scary-wow' playing. You really explained what he was working towards so clearly. Thanks for all your work. 🎵

[@prototype9904]

It IS deceptively hard to play clean. I grabbed a guitar and immediately had to slow it way down... You make everything look so damn easy hahaha \m/

[@dg5301]

Such a great point you made about how it seems like he used diminished licks all the time even though he really didn't. He was so unique & instantly recognizable that each of his many "Randyisms" is like that. They might just be on 2 or 3 songs but it always seems like more. It could also be because we only got those 2 albums + Tribute and have listened so many times and can hear every note in our heads at this point.

[@StarshipTrooper2050]

Love your playing and your presentation!

[@suzannecoholic1467]

Thanks Dave! Randy was awesome and gone WAY too soon.

[@thebrianchannel9890]

I’ve been playing Randy Rhodes as a hobby in a few times in bars are on the street for about 35 years. I’ve got numerous instructional videos. This might be the most succinct and powerful Randy Rhodes lesson I have ever seen. This is the stuff that you skip to if you’re looking for the goods.

[@jamlsn]

Great video as always David! Randy is my favorite player. Blizzard of Oz was amazing except for the production. Diary of a Madman is my favorite album of all time, mind boggling and still get chills from it after 40+ years.

[@tony69em]

Yes! That solo on the title track is just😮😱🤯🤯

[@Captain-Obvious1]

Interesting. I too find this production a bit weird. What was the main point for you? I thought the guitars were crazy thin. Vocal pitch-effects overblown. Too much use of detuning everywhere in fact.

[@TwelveSticks]

I'd watch anything on Randy's playing. Blizzard is still my favourite album, and Diary close behind. Thanks for this David - great work from you, as ever!

[@ct90twa]

The MXR has been pushed back (again) to Summer. I’ve been waiting on that one too! Can’t get enough of RR lessons. Thanks Dave!

[@breal1183]

Hey dude!! There's a ton of crappy instructional videos out there on YT!! You do really quality work!! l love your vids!! Keep it up!!

[@steveraia]

More Randy!

[@realcygnus]

👍Nifty AF ! Randy as well as that 1st OG band with Ozzy is STILL one of my all time favorite guitarists & rock bands. RIP RR

[@markpabst7963]

The MXR Randy Rhoads pedal is coming out this summer, according to his sister! She says it’s worth the wait!! 🤟🏻

[@JohnRobbfl]

Amazing video! There can never be enough Randy content.

[@coalfacechris1336]

Thanks David. Always had the feeling Randy had so much more up his sleeve. Taken too young. Got that Tribute album in '87 was hooked for life.

[@jrsmoots]

Excellent lesson! And, I have to say your vibrato is knocking me out these days. Thick and rich, like a good maple syrup :)

[@ollid.5590]

Awesome lesson! Throughout the years you have become my teaching hero 🥰

[@damonsdeliberatedetour492]

Randy was the reason I picked up the git fiddle!

[@alexanderholden82]

It was Randy Rhoads that made me realize as a teenager in the mid-90s how he used classical elements in rock music..... and I now realize that it was many of these diminished licks that made me turn my head and start studying his music as well as Theory in conjunction with classical music in general.... this lesson really helps bridge the gap of what he was approaching theoretically and how to apply it to your own playing.. great lesson, thank you very much

[@JD-vj4go]

Thanks man. Tribute is my favorite Ozzy album.

[@johnanderson290]

Thank you David!! 🙌 This was sooo f’n awesome!! One of your absolute best and most inspiring lessons!! 🔥 I love Randy!!

[@durboraw]

Thank you for doing this. I just love diminished runs. Randy was my first guitar hero.

[@RollingStoneZzzzz]

Man...🤔 is your guitar playing out of my🤔 League! Das 😎 all! Great lesson!❤👍👏👏👏👏

[@Kept_Crude]

I never play that sort of stuff but appreciate you covering it the way you do. Brilliant little bite-size knowledge sharing, thank you!

[@yeayeasautoadventures]

I have very few posters, the ozzy/randy blacklight poster is one I have had since I first seen it maybe 86

[@Lemonheater2010]

spent more time on randys stuff more than others... had my fill of VH and Rush especially , then spent at least twice the time on rhoads stuff.. Still play some of it to keep up some chops,, Davids fantastic at breaking down the playing.. Thanks for the great video Dave !!

[@2216sammy]

Me and many of my guitar teachers preferred to teach Randy's stuff because it was what he played was so much easier than some of his peers to figure out .

[@Lemonheater2010]

@@2216sammy especially Eddie... His magnitude is way beyond "king.."

[@eddiejr540]

I never get tired of anything Randy🤘

[@elliotttadanier5971]

Let’s goooo! So awesome dude, Randy is one of my absolute favorite players.

[@DjangoThunders]

A lot of great diminshed runs in Gypsy Jazz. Check out "For Sephora" by the Rosenberg Trio.

[@africanchild97]

You are an incredible player and teacher, thanks for these videos!

[@ngdguitar5081]

Nice! I was waiting for you to get to the diminished run from his spotlight solo. I love that, so much fun to play and you can get a lot of mileage out of some variations of that. Excellent lesson as usual! 🤘🎸

[@stevenramer7961]

Awesome Dave, listening to you play those reminds me of first listening to the cassette back in '87. Good live album.

[@MarkEdward-bl6cr]

Awesome lesson David thanks so much 👏👍🤘🎸

[@Michael-bl4no]

Excellent lesson. The world needs more diminished licks!

[@georgeherrera9464]

Another great video Mr. Brewster keep up the great work.

[@Red-mp3to]

Thank you, David!

[@HANGINWITHTHEDREAMER]

Well done 👍

[@kurtbjem777]

Great lesson man..thanks!

[@stephenmiller5023]

I knew I wasn’t gonna be disappointed David . I wanna “ Party with you Dude “ 😉😎👍. Randy went Waaaaay too soon😕

[@everennui1]

Fuck yeah! Randy Rhoads!

[@tonyb9864]

Fantastic lesson!!!

[@WuTangVanBC]

awesome thanks man. you remind me of my guitar teacher when i was 13. i was so lucky to have had him as my foundation

[@ElDami]

Great lesson!

[@mikeivey8471]

Fantastic video !!! Keep em comin' !!

[@robertgoodwinr6523]

This is great. Randy was one of the best. His playing will always hold up til the end of time. Peace.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

all time A leaguer

[@PawpawJamz]

Lots of requests because you are easily one of the best online teachers. Your laid back demeanor, thorough breakdowns and knowledge of music theory and explaining how it is working in the song is just top notch. Keep bringing it.🤘

[@caseyjones952]

Thx, Dave!🤘👽🎸

[@jamesnorton7601]

Synister Gates might be a fun idea. Hell you could even include Zacky Vengeance if you felt like it. Randy developed this into a warm up exercise, may have taken years. I don't think he was done with the solo yet.

[@paulthompson2072]

Awesome dude

[@bghammock]

Waiting for that pedal too!

[@stevenbuckley4433]

Another great lesson Dave. Can't go wrong with Randy Rhodes . Thanks

[@michaelzilkowsky2936]

you spelled roads wrong

[@jasonbidwell]

Great lesson \m/

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

Awesome!!🎸🎸🎸

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Randy is my favorite guitarist. Best I ever heard. Thank you for keeping his music alive. The books are not close due to his triple tracking.

[@davidhayes9993]

Awesome!!!!

[@Charlie_Parra]

Thanks for this, Dave!!!

[@billyarbrough291]

Great lesson. Looking forward to more lessons on Randy.

[@workingmansrevolution]

Great great post! I think Randy gets over shadowed by a lot of guys and because he had such a limited time on scene, he doesn’t have the huge selection as some. The amazing thing is all that he accomplished in two studio albums, one live album and just about a year and a half of time. Absolutely incredible.

[@clausgeiger3244]

Cool, thank you!!

[@fernandobeghetto2854]

Amazing Lesson! Good job man! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 R.R. 🙏🏻

[@SteveD-zm3bm]

Lucid, accurate, intelligent & engaging teaching. The best I've ever seen on Spew Tube! Kudos and keep up the great work good sir! BTW, RR is in a class by himself...NO ONE was, or has been able (before him or after him) to amalgamate neo-classical, blues, metal into anything close to what Randy created. Dearly missed for sure.

[@user-ko4iy1pp9j]

Thanks David 🎸💯💯👏👏💜🤍💙❤️

[@greg77hot]

This is the lesson I have been waiting for...Love diminished arps and runs !

[@StratOCasterMIJ90]

Randy's informed, classical-tinged style was the perfectly equal, but opposite approach to EVH's purely instinctual playing. Both arrived at many of the same sentiments and sounds, but from entirely different perspectives. They were also GREAT rhythm guitar players and riff masters that had to do all of the guitar work in their bands, which were basically just Power Trios with a singer. Cheers!

[@2216sammy]

Randy always worked out his solo parts beforehand , Eddie winged it and rarely if ever worked out a solo beforehand which is 1000% more difficult to do .

[@markpell8979]

@2216sammy, good point about EVH's approach to soloing. In his own words, he pulled a lot of his best solos right out of his ass, totally in the moment. When the band convened in the studio to rehearse and record, the engineer knew to always have tape rolling at all times, just in case some kind of great thing happened accidentally. "Eddie, can you play that again?" "Play what? I don't remember what I did." So they'd run the tape back and he'd listen then try to come up with the same thing or something close. If he couldn't do it and what was already on tape was the best version, they reportedly would use that and edit it into the track. Supposedly this was how the solos were done on a few of their biggest hit records.

[@shamusokingsley2412]

Amazing, very cool lesson. Thank you sir!👍

[@trance9158]

Rhoads = GOAT

[@2216sammy]

Rhoads wasn't remotely close to being the GOAT and guitarists on the strip back in the 70's will tell you the same .

[@trance9158]

@@2216sammy go play in the road and make yourself useful for once in your life kid

[@trance9158]

@@2216sammy and none of those idiots created anything remotely as epic or legendary that Blizzard of Ozz or Diary of a Madman are either.

[@JT-sl3ui]

@@2216sammydoes your mother know you’re posting gibberish?? 👍🏻✌🏻

[@jasonpitts8395]

Randy was so amazing. Ozzy may not remember it (haha), but he had some of the most legendary & bad ass guitar players ever. From Black Sabbath to Randy, Jake E Lee, and eventually Zaak. I cannot think of anyone else that had that many guitar Gods in their band over the years. Thx David.

[@pzuliomaccavellion9711]

Wow...just wow! Great video, mate! Randy's live stuff always held so much mystique to me. Absolutely brilliant video! Thank you!

[@jamesmatthews4435]

Thanks for you fantastic lessons. I must say, even as a guitar player who has been playing since 76, your skills and teaching methods are top draw. Learnt so much from you thank you

[@RotterStudios]

This was great! Thanks! Love Randy! Can you imagine what his music would be like today?!

[@BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews]

Yeah the tribute CD is awesome 😎👍 .. Randy Rhodes was an awesome player.. Cheers 🍻 🥃🥃 🎸 🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@brooklynsoundgarage]

This brings me back to my first year learning guitar, so glad I learned the Tribute album solo transcribed in a guitar mag, now I may have to do it again after all these years!

[@RickO-pu6my]

Love a great Randy lesson, already foresee some serious woodshedding tonight, thanks!

[@MHale-]

Back in the day , when ear training his stuff I noticed very heavy influences and runs that are very similar to Alvin Lee stylings in his play. I never heard Randy acknowledge this, but the lines are there. Just a food of thought

[@radman1136]

Very cool David. Always appreciate your ... you .... that you bring to this, but this one surpassed all that. Very.

[@Michael-bl4no]

Diminished? Randy? Awesome!!!!

[@alzfantazy]

Can’t wait for your next RR lesson and that MXR pedal

[@xprophet9]

What a great Les Paul you have! Thank you for this great tutorial.

[@josephblomeister3040]

👍👍👍

[@songmoystner1835]

Freaking badass I saw Randy on the diary tour feb 8th 1982 at cobo hall detroit michigan love all your vids very helpful

[@jimwatson5977]

Awesome episode!

[@slottygw2wvw842]

i still cannot believe he's using a Vamp 2 pro :D i remember making demos using the Vamp2 pod like and people didn't know what i was using which was flattering.

[@hughjass4622]

Hell yeah 🤟

[@johnhutchinson1260]

Thanks and congrats on your 100k +. Love the channel!

[@DanelVMello]

Fantastic lesson as usual . Thanks

[@mykneeshurt8393]

A double flat seven would be a sixth, wouldn't it? Great lesson.

[@1tdillon]

Dave - Great lesson as always. Don't wait for the MXR pedal, do another Randay before the pedal release and another after. You can do an acoustic focused lesson like Diary, Can't Kill..., etc., etc. More Randy!

[@schwab21121]

Great lesson. Thank you for explaining things in the most simple ways. So glad ya popped up on my feed. Hitting that subscribe button.

[@davidmcauliffe8692]

Diminished 7 arpeggios are cool in that you can shift 3 frets in either direction and have a different inversion of that same diminished chord. It makes Randy's shift from F#° to A° work nicely in that sequence.

[@BrentJJ]

I break for Randy Rhodes tips...thx David. 🎸