Rick Graham for Dummies | 6 ways to Integrate His Riffs I Guitar Lesson | Entry Level | Tim Pierce

[@RickGraham]

Brilliant video, Tim! Hope I get to jam with you in person soon :-)

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks Rick! it was really fun...:)

[@mars6433]

@@timpierceguitar Hate that Rick kid, with his fingers and his picking and his legato and his fingers and.....

[@paulvinova]

@Rick and @Tim. I hope you're both doing extremely well! And thanks for doing what you do.

[@sticdefatale]

Make this happen.

[@bjensen62]

Rick, you just heard Tim Pierce say that some of yout playing reminds him of Allan Holdsworth. How is you day so far?

[@robwright5098]

Awesome to see Rick Graham getting more recognition :)

[@wooddragon55]

Much appreciated. Never heard of Rick before. You are a humble man and a much appreciated instructor. Thank you.

[@keibee2792]

Well, you should have....

[@augustdaye2746]

That's guitar playing perfection, the smooth bluesy Piece punctuated by the jazzy rock fusion of Graham. I want the album.

[@OrcsMustDie-tl3dj]

Now I am waiting for Ricks video on why Tim Pierce is a legend

[@jayp6990]

I think Rick gets his Super Powers from his track suits. I'm off to the sporting goods store!!!

[@briharrison5150]

🤣

[@arenblanton2330]

If you wanna see Rick with Satch and Vai on a G3 tour say, yes!

[@Strings-jg2to]

If Zakk Wylde was able to play G3, Rick definitely is worthy.

[@iganpparamarta8813]

No

[@stevesolo16]

You play "like" him, but you've got your own sound and that just can't be wiped away. Your rendition has a Dorian flavor. The blues and emotions within you, puts your stamp on "his notes." Things like this makes being a musician wonderful. With KZbin, accsess to players around the world are now opening up, giving us all a place to learn and grow.

[@TropicalReflections]

How refreshing to see one of the top session players (with a resume' to die for) share a moment in his ongoing education when taking a moment to glean some valuable lessons from one of the prodigy's of this generation. Kudos to you Tim!

[@joekyleboston]

Tim, just so wonderful that you are open to learning new things. Thanks for being vulnerable, and for helping the community to continue to learn. And oh yeah, Rick is awesome!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

I like the wide intervals, and the melodic language of this - very nice indeed

[@aidanscrivens8923]

Such a great job of showing just how much you can take from a lick and all the different ways you can use it! It’s so cool to see how you dissect a lick and incorporate it’s elements in a usable way. You’re an inspiration Tim!!

[@notebender4]

Ha!... Tim, you're facial expressions are great!... You can just tell you're loving every minute you're playing and rightly so!... Always good stuff from you man...

[@markjohnson9485]

I agree it does look that way doesn't it!

[@timwood958]

Thank you for admitting you have to adjust the guitar angle to get your fingers to cooperate with a big stretch. I sometimes give up playing because some licks just require ungodly long fingers. I always enjoy your teaching because it's .... human versus celestial... but your unleashed self is so much fun to listen to.

[@jokester5130]

Looks like you're doing extreeeeemly well.

[@ronnie5129]

TIM, IT IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO SEE AND LISTEN ANYTHING YOU BRING TO THE TABLE, YOU ARE MY FAVORITE GUY TO WATCH ON THE TUBE, THANKS, COUSIN FIGEL

[@Progmium]

Two guys with a with a deep and distinct soul! Loved the licks! So much emotion!

[@matthewmuller5794]

Tim, of all the things I have seen you do, this is absolutely my favorite. It's a beautiful combination of technique, feel, and note choice. Sublime.

[@timpierceguitar]

Wow thank you so much ! Means a lot

[@matthewmuller5794]

@@timpierceguitar Not to mention the TONE!!! How could I forget the TONE??? Lol

[@dapperdanman1956]

Absolutely tremendous play and ideas thanks Tim Pierce for your offerings.

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Awesome video as always Tim... Love how you demonstrated working your own style into the lick you learned showing people not to forget to do that when it comes to being original and working on your own style.

[@jonahguitarguy]

Nice to know that a guy as accomplished as you - read; humble enough - can still pick up some tricks from other players. I actually like the lick better slowed down a bit. I don't hear as fast as I used to. Always love your videos Tim!

[@bobbaumeister5243]

The complete week I wait for Tim! Wonderful and very awesome - Thank you very much Tim!

[@ShawnTubbs]

Great video Tim!!! Rick is a beast of a player! I can't get anything he does under my fingers!!!

[@L.Scott_Music]

I think there is a wonderful hidden lesson here that no matter how skilled you are there is still room to grow. Guitar is an endless growing experience and journey.

[@GuitarWithDofka]

Rick's left hand is very percussive... His legato is BRUTAL.

[@michaelhowley4883]

You make playing guitar fun again for me, thank you for that Tim.

[@NicholasStein]

My hero of small economical movement for many years has been John McLaughlin. I remember seeing him live in the '70s and he looked like he never moved his fingers. This is a wonderful lesson. Thanks for turning me on to Rick Graham.

[@BigEdWo]

i think this is the most interesting playing i've heard for a while. i always come back to this video. the combination of rick's licks and your playing is awesome. it sounds melodic and fresh at the same time. killer.

[@jteichma]

Tim I really enjoy ypur channel. It is great to see a master like you still learning.

[@stixludwig6882]

Ah, Tim! That wee smile when you nail a Riff... Priceless! Lol

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Opening riff, one word - WOW. Nice dude. Hammering on from nowhere, from my understanding is moving from one string to a lower string, legato style, without actually picking.

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

I paid Rick to give me a Skype lesson once. I didn’t ask him to teach me any licks, I just asked him to watch me play and analyze my playing. He said I was lifting up my fingers too much and that I needed to improve my economy of motion, exactly what you were talking about.

[@michaelyork4554]

Collaboration exceeds Competition, as Light exceeds Darkness, Both You and Rick have become a wealth of tonal inspiration for me, but my pinky does not want to play nice. Your infusion of 4 finger lines which are effortless for Rick, with your typical 3 finger licks opens up possibilities for me to incorporate "Some" on Ricks style. Thanks Tim.

[@mlite84]

Loved it tim, both of you guys are great teachers!

[@Tubetart]

Tim, you are an amazing player, and it is great to see you incorporate some RG licks too!!! :)

[@crompton5751]

Cool lesson, cool to see Rick getting some more exposure he's an unbelievable guitar player

[@cbeserra]

Two of my favorite guitar players! Excellent application of study material into your own playing.

[@PatrickFlynnMusic]

Loved this video!!!! So damn useful. The absolute beauty of the guitar is the endless learning and discovery. Thank you so much. Your a gentleman among men and a damn wicked player. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

Awesome awesome video great great lesson you very efficiently showed how to mix melodic phrasing into the call-and-response of a blues lick and riff A+ Plus thank you so much you've opened up a different way of thinking for me on the guitar

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Drove through your home town yesterday on my way home. Tasty playing as always. Rick is a very efficient player. Wow!!!

[@JimmyJammy97]

Rick has been one my favourite players for along time so underrated!

[@ZelosPhotizo]

What a really great idea, turned into a really great video! Look forward to seeing Rick on and more like this.

[@canschottke1047]

I love his little snippet videos on Social media they light up my day throughout all this typical nonsense.

[@mykeeya]

I've been one of your biggest fans since the good old days here in ABQ, since when you were ripping up the mormon church dances with the band Traveler.. We were able to sneak in there place to watch one of our own real guitar talents. I was told by the ABQ band Oasis's guitar player Jim Marzio back in the 70's to watch you and learn! I went to Del Norte High but tell ppl my age from Sandia High that they had one of the best in the business. Outstanding Tim!

[@timpierceguitar]

Myke, Thanks, I always loved Jim's playing....Thanks for the kind words..Tim

[@CAGED1702]

Thanks for this enlightening video! That's how you do it...learning the licks you like from your fave guitarists (and piano/sax/trumpet/violin/even bass players) and integrating them into your musical language. I do this with Django Reinhardt licks for instance (with an overdriven tone) and it sounds KILLER. There is so much more out there, including licks from the "Guitarland" album by a great guy whose name is Tim...

[@marcsilver4256]

Tim you are the best....always so gracious and an amazing player!

[@8sigreg]

Holdsworth! Ah, years ago I got to see him five nights in a row, sitting front row center. What an amazing sound and talent!

[@musicmann1967]

Tim looking directly into the camera while playing beautiful phrases: "I can do this all day!"

[@Watzline]

Thanks for the vid Tim. I have been on the Rick Graham trail, for a long time, trying to be able to copy , [somewhat] his fluid playing. What Rick goes on and on about is tension and hybrid legato patterns, both picking with pick, and fingers, like Tom Quale, many practice nights, playing licks over and over till 3 am, but I have really gotten a lot better, so you can teach an old dog a new trick, just don't happen overnight. Practice practice.

[@lrbrad4d]

Ha ha! Tim, I love the Garfield "look" you present with your hand on your cheek! Priceless! Keep on keeping on, brother! Love the vids!

[@hesch-tag]

I absolutely love the bluesy things you put in.

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Good Lord that 3rd run he was playing on that burst?? Hammers From Nowhere??? My goodness. That's ridiculous. He makes it look to damn easy. Just a savage beast.

[@Skavar4000]

I luv your stuff. You are the best player on youtube and the best at making guitar tutorials and lessons within reach as the lessons are so easy to understand and visuals are fantastic. I'm from Saskatchewan Canada and I wonder if you could take a look at the Kim Mitchell song "Go For A Soda" which is a tough riff and Kim plays it while he sings as well(a great player in his own right) and possibly/maybe do a lesson on it? lol Thanks for all you are doing for us guitar players who live on the cusp of civilization!

[@KipBrockett]

Great analysis, Tim. Love your playing and Rick is a monster!

[@blaine393]

I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never heard of Rick Graham. I love those tasty licks though. To Spotify I go to be schooled by this guy. Great vid Tim.

[@nightwishlover8913]

Check out his youtube channel - He is a BEAST!!!!!

[@joshmuz9018]

I seem to just find more and more unbelievable guitarists in 2019 than ever before, just keep popping up everywhere

[@Waterinmenbenen]

Man, that PRS really sings. Beautiful tone

[@markrogers256]

Thanks Tim I feel this has just taught me a very valuable lesson. You see these great online courses from virtuosos and it's quite easy to get disheartened trying to learn their stuff, but realistically they've had a lifetime honing their particular craft. I've just downloaded a Carl Verheyen country course from Truefire....the solos are amazing but also long and difficult. I think learning small chunks at a time from it that I can incorporate into my own playing is going to be far more beneficial in the long run than trying to learn the lot in one go and possibly getting disheartened and forgetting what I actually learned from it!

[@martinheath5947]

Beginner's mind. Love it!

[@kaitsu73]

Brilliant work -good lesson

[@taopagan]

Great example of the alternating stylistic cycles you employ - like a conversation, in this instance, between two distinct voices...

[@gryphinamps8269]

Loved this Tim, great to see you still learning, #insperation

[@davidhoxit4274]

Thanks a million Tim!! Love your channel sir!!

[@northof50now]

Tim, the opening tone was one of the best I've heard. There was drive, but less than your normal. Was that through the Park or your Deizel? Great lesson.

[@aleaallee]

Rick graham and entry level can't go on the same paragraph. He is a beast!

[@WDeeGee1]

Tim's videos are like a glimpse into Merlin's Laboratory of Musical Wizardry.

[@sergrito]

great lesson! loved it

[@shorerocks]

What?! I am playing 35+ years and the message is you are never too old - and should never be too old - to learn something new? Damn! ;-)

[@mhoff7722]

Great video!! Another great from who I learned my hammer on from no where technique long ago is Greg Howe. 🤘🤘🤘

[@SamBellGuitar]

Great lesson!!!

[@guitartube5822]

As I’ve watched, I actually am appreciating the musicality of Rick’s riffs more listening to them incorporated at a slower tempo. RG has just a ton of headroom apparently to his playing.

[@justinorprecio3094]

This is rewarding to watch Subscribed 👍 Justin from the Philippines

[@stevenjones6780]

As a hybrid picker a watch Rick's right hand a lot but how he gets such even tone and dynamics with his pick is amazing. A lot of strong legatto and maybe high gain that is very gated or compressed?

[@nylonsteel]

Gambale is a master of economy of motion too ,beyond sweep picking

[@cesarpreto1093]

That intro was amazing

[@reaganalmeidamusic]

Lovely .. incorporation of his licks

[@Spielkind45]

Great stuff! Like Rick very much too!

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Beginner's Mind. I'm guessing you've read Philip Toshio Sudo's great book, Zen Guitar? If not, check it out. Lot's of fantastic advice that applies to both guitar and life.

[@arielista]

You sir can play like anyone and sound so goooooood

[@jonnybeck6723]

Cool 'Symetribeetle' inlay on your PRS, also is that an AC10 or an AC15 Vox chassis behind you over your left shoulder? (stage right shoulder?) ...and THANX (and thanx to Rick) for yet another inspiring uplifting vid ...giving me someplace to go in my woodshedding and general noodling... cheers

[@jefpduct8725]

Wow. I like your rig setup

[@dougiemanross]

Rick's a beast!

[@slowpoke7888]

I prefer his licks played slower. I can more easily hear and enjoy those beautiful melodic complexities. And everything sounds better in a bed of blues licks, to my rather biased ear. Thanks Tim.

[@mikeparsons9089]

Tim , you',re a badd ass, Nice & smooth, & would love to see you & Rick play together, Rick is awesome. I am 65 ( & play also ), Rick being of the younger gen , is very very good. He doesnt saturate his lead tones with ," overly "fat distortion & gain, he uses just enough to get the edge, like you do.

[@mars6433]

Every time I watch Rick play, I wind up sitting in a corner.......crying......like a little girl.

[@13thAMG]

Clearly Rick is an insanely skilled player. But I can't imagine that you wouldn't eventually master his style and speed, Tim. You're just that good. I bet you eventually do absorb far more of his influence soon. 👍👏👏

[@joaotravaglini1016]

AMAZING TONE MATE!!!!

[@humbuzztube]

Tony Iommi has incredible economy of motion, but this is way beyond!

[@OfJaggedRisings]

Are there tabs for this if your a member? Even on my big screen TV it's hard to get some of the nuances.

[@goshiki59]

Tim , really nice melodic playing,,,,also love the back track. You should sell them...

[@marksatterwhite316]

Have you ever examined the virtuosity of Terry Kath (Chicago)?

[@101Razor]

Hey man huge fan of both u and rick what song was rick playing at the end of this video?

[@guitarfreak585]

It is SO HARD for me to learn things like this, because it doesn't sound like anything at all at "mere mortal" speed like you said. Until it's played at full speed, or even approaching it, it sounds like a random assortment of notes to me. So frustrating for me.

[@Shred6Strings107]

In watching Rick's portion of the vid, to me it looks like he uses some hybrid picking / plucking with his middle finger, would this accommodate better speed and accuracy?

[@shredgd5]

A small correction: that final solo was composed by an amazing Italian guitarist, Fabrizio Leo, for an Italian song, "E penso a te". Rick liked it so much (as about everyone) that he wanted to learn it, too. You can watch the original here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWeUimCgfZV7Y5Y

[@timpierceguitar]

Sweet! Thanks

[@matthieurouffet2319]

Thanks Tim for another great lesson! You are such a great instructor and I’m grateful you take the time to share your wisdom :)

[@manxcats59]

Great playing . . have you heard the song by Davy Knowles called tear down the walls .

[@lucasbelloni]

Ah man that's excellent!

[@zackcoffmanguitar]

Great video!

[@kindnick58]

Rick is amazing

[@dnottis]

I wonder if Rick could play that fast standing up though? he seems to keep the guitar in a position that wouldnt allow the same small movements if standing.

[@SireOblivion]

There's a video online of him performing is song "Inside Out" standing up at a guitar clinic and he's just as fast, it doesn't make much of a difference according to him.

[@tofuchewer]

many modern guitarists use the guitar super up so there is no difference compared to playing seated