Tommy Emmanuel On How To Improvise

In this Clip, acoustic guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel demonstrates how he practices improvising.
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[@rickbeato2]

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[@nathangrueber9834]

What a wonderfull wold is just "twinkle twinkle little star"!!?? I just noticed

[@tommyvega7948]

Wow. Tommy just puts so much genuine fun into music, that it is almost impossible not to smile and laugh when hearing him. Amazing.

[@sudhirchoudhary4823]

I was just doing that bro😂he is my father figure n idol n hero n what not

[@stevenheath741]

especially when keeps changing Keys…..

[@mrsnakepit]

​@@stevenheath741that is not easy to do... This guy really amazing

[@brandonboozer688]

Dynamics. Yes. Melody. Yes. But this guy's time-keeping is unparalleled. If you don't believe me, listen to his foot tapping. Absolutely unreal.

[@damianwalck9068]

He actually started out as a drummer :)

[@steveb9325]

Besides being a drummer Tommy practices everyday with a metronome! Yes people remember the metronome that most of us hate😊 everyday!😊

[@robsonenduro3316]

they're special shoes with bit keeping mechanism,

[@LanguidAndBittersweet]

The beauty of his melodic playing brings me to tears. What a damn legend.

[@LanguidAndBittersweet]

@@kimseniorb No need to be rude.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

Tommy horsing around and playing a part of a song to explain arrangement concepts is more music than most guitar players play in their entire lives.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

4:00 woah

[@gavindadds4414]

How do you get that good? That's probably 20 000 hours of practice and the same in live performance over 50 plus years in the business. I've said this before, but I"ll say it again, Tommy's a national treasure for us Australians.

[@grene1955]

As a guitar player, I am always blown away by Tommy's voice on the guitar. Saw him live in Seattle... seeing Tommy play live is just simply amazing. In my opinion, he is indisputably the best acoustic player in the world.

[@goldsmithstudent]

His brother was a baddass also

[@davisworth5114]

Naudo is better.

[@grene1955]

@@davisworth5114 I loved his cover of Apache!

[@moritzhummel9747]

Put an electric guitar in his hand and see what you get ;-)

[@samme79]

@@moritzhummel9747 His jam with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith was insane with him on the electric. He was also jamming with people like Bucky Pizzarelli doing jazz. Tommy is the quintessential guitar player

[@ruiseartalcorn]

There are some (not many) guitarists that just make me happy, every time I hear them. Tommy Emmanuel is one of them.

[@justinorange8903]

True story - Ran into Tommy totally randomly on a hotel elevator once 😆 I was like “hey you’re uh, you’re Tommy Emmanuel” - it was super surreal haha

[@simon_patterson]

10 bucks he already knew that! 😂

[@justinorange8903]

@@simon_patterson hahaha

[@jackorion7157]

The G.O.A.T ❤

[@castleanthrax1833]

Absolutely. I remember seeing Tommy at Selinas in the Coogee Bay Hotel about 45 years ago, and it was probably the best live gig I've seen, and back then I was seeing live bands almost on a weekly basis. ✌️🇦🇺

[@drfabulous77]

"Because it's FUN!" I love it when he goes out there ...and outdoes himself and laughs. Tommy Emmanuel is THE most joyful musician on earth.

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

I’ve never seen this guy not playing with 💯 passion

[@alanjones4188]

If there is a better acoustic guitarist on the planet I've yet to find him/her.

[@ewinggraphics3384]

I love watching you giggle as Tommy's playing. I have the same reaction. I'm just giddy. :)

[@TonyJDas]

When Tommy's smiling, you can be sure you're gonna be crying pretty soon ❤

[@mikegrossman4039]

His playing is so fluid, lyrical, soulful. Technical without the ego. Simply amazing. Blown away.

[@mrb2436]

Doesn’t seem humanly possible to play so beautifully and effortlessly.

[@edeledeledel5490]

He practises 8-10 hours a day; every day. He just loves the guitar.

[@jerrycarriveau1620]

4 minutes of unstructured genius , what a joy !

[@niekvanwensen]

Rick’s reaction to those improvised shuffles is so relatable! Sometimes someone’s playing is just so impressive that you start to laugh! So amazing!

[@canadianroot]

It's as though he's speechless, but realizes it's his channel, and he needs to say something. :D

[@mmazz30]

When a person enjoying his profession brings you to a smile. As an Aussie, I’m glad he shares himself to the world of music.

[@MrBryanGatwood]

Laughter and smiling is the best reaction one can have. Loved watching it, Tommy's a gentleman and a legend!

[@ThymeKeeper]

"Something like that." :D

[@GetInspiredMedia]

Oh my gosh, does Tommy ever have a bad day? I was living in the North East of England for 6 years (I’m presently in Australia). A friend called one day and said Tommy Emmanuel is performing in the local pub. I said, no he isn’t. Tommy performs to thousands. Well, my friend gave me the number of the pub (called the Ropery in Sunderland). We booked in and decided to go for a meal before the concert. Who should be in the restaurant but fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel. We introduced ourselves and he shook our hands and was such a nice guy. After dinner Tommy performed to a packed house of about 100 people. I believe he blew the speakers in the pub. During the two hour performance he welcomed the “fellow Aussies” to the pub and performed an Aussie medley just for us. What a super-nice guy he is. I will never forget that night or Tommy’s flawless and amazing performance. Thanks again for featuring him on you awesome channel Rick. I love it. Dave from down-under 🇦🇺

[@aGabay]

Tommy Emmanuel is not only a master of guitar, he is a real master and genius of music!

[@dizzylizzy7582]

And a beautiful person.

[@gh1985ify]

I love the part at 4:00 😂 looks like both of them are having a great time

[@TinyNormous]

What a treasure Tommy is. I cried watching him play just the melody of how deep is your love. "Tone is in the hands" as they say

[@samuelstone242]

YES! He has the most beautiful way of playing that one. Such an amazing arrangement

[@bodhi9464]

RIP ~ Phil Emanuel 🎸 so blessed to have been able to see them both together many times in 🇦🇺

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Brother?

[@brucescammells2817]

Yes, they were special together...!!

[@walkthroughvideos8916]

What I love about the genius of Tommy is whenever he is interviewed you get a free concert.

[@bryanwilliams3665]

Ricks giggling and going 'Wow'.. He can't believe what hes witnessing . I watched some Shredder prior to this. Zillions of notes but musically unmoving . I think Steve Vai said Tommy was the most amazing musician he'd witnessed.

[@taduque]

Yet another fine example of Tommy E’s amazing prowess… unbelievable depth and breadth… on the guitar. Thanks for getting and sharing this terrific interview!!👏

[@Uknurse464]

Tommy is the Best acoustic guitar player of all time for my ears.

[@NytronX]

I'm seeing Tommy live this fall. I had to choose between him or Polyphia, they are both playing in the Twin Cities the same night.

[@bobjames1992]

Tommy Emmanuel ..... the Jeff Beck of acoustic guitar! Has dedicated his life and continually dedicated his life to perfecting his craft!

[@jayquanvo5134]

Tommy is just so melodic, soulful and skillful. I can only dream to be able to improvise on the spot like that. He just makes even expert & professional guitarists feel inadequate, but at the same time so enthralled, inspired and ecstatic from his amazing playing.

[@SeanBodleyGuitarist]

Had the pleasure of driving Tommy round in 2003 and got to hang and jam with him. He makes everyone who plays with him sound amazing!

[@iankenny1089]

Tommy Emmanuel IS Music !…just oozes out of him .

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Listen to: (studio remix) Those who wait, Lewis & Clark, It's never too late = 3 killer's by this absolute virtuoso player ( and super nice guy-too ). I love Tommy Emmanuel. He is Beast-mode on Acoustic. He inspires me to Practice more.

[@therealdoug1000]

Tommy is possessed by the guitar Devil! Absolutely incredible player and a true gentleman!

[@ChampionshipVinyl-Jiji]

Tommy is from another planet! It's not only about his virtuosisim, but what is unique is his showmanship and how it makes look insane licks simple!

[@Kipchoge475]

True.he can sing and not only play complicated pieces, but also normally interact with people so smoothly.

[@StewartGartland]

Tommy is such a treasure and amazing artist. He makes music, not just plays amazing guitar. He can play slow, really slow and so sincerely, and the humour! He is so happy, yet he has had it bloody tough. And the fact he likes Joni and Rick shows he is for real, bless you Tommy!

[@brooktu4249]

Love the look of pure joy on Rick's face. Priceless 🙂 I was once a Sydney-based stage-roadie (mid 1980s) and I had the chance to look after Tommy twice when he was a guest player for 'The Kevin Borich Band'. Already a brilliant guitarist, and a sweeter guy you could not ask for. It's wonderful to see him still out there doing his thing. 🤗

[@greggreenlee6845]

Took a master class from Tommy in 2007. It was life changing. His humility, class and obvious skills inspired me to start playing guitar at a much higher level. After sitting with him, I became a student of music again. He is a treasure. I still draw from the lessons learned that weekend at Westminster College in Utah.

[@StealthParrot]

Ah Tommy, wonderful, genuine guy and one of the best guitarists in the world for sure.

[@sliedude]

"I'm not playing the guitar. I'm playing music." That is golden advice Tommy. Thanks so much for opening my eyes, and thanks for all the joy you have given me over the years. I have loved your playing since the "Hey Hey" days man. Thanks Rick for showcasing this extraordinary guitarist...sorry...musician!

[@woofcity6307]

This IS really the idea, to play music and not really the guitar at all - but honestly you have to ‘hear’ it in your head as music - and have enough technique that you can forget it all and just say things… it’s the way to go but it takes 10,000 hours to get there and you need the mental aptitude to just speak vs playing shapes and patterns and it’s like another level of communicating - which in the end, thats what it is - “communication”

[@RobertKeeleyTV]

Sooo good! I caught him for the first time in the late 1990s at Winfield. Then, later after I started my business I attented one of his master classes and gave him a compressor (yeah I know that's the exact wrong effect this guy needs, but I wanted to give him something!). He blew my mind playing two different Beatles songs at the same time. Such a masterful performer as well.

[@11calman]

Rick Beato 2,, Nice one mate, I was in a Band around 1970 (I was playing with a guy called "Kevin Bloody Wilson") the nicest bloke you could ever meet, the Place was called "Kalgoorlie" & we went to see Tommy Emmanuel & his whole family Father, Brothers, Sister, Play. Just astounding, even all those years ago

[@Benfarrell1984]

Did you get to Kal in a burned out blue fj?

[@cooldebt]

Now that’s a name I haven’t heard for a while! Kevin Bloody Wilson - just so hilariously Aussie 😂

[@cooldebt]

Now that’s a name I haven’t heard for a while! Kevin Bloody Wilson - just so hilariously Aussie 😂

[@williamwilliam728]

Chet must be smiling seeing how the young Aussie has progressed...what a pleasure it must be to be in the presence of such greatness.

[@coolblues14]

I think maybe the reason Rick is such a great interviewer is people feel comfortable with him because he is a musician and people basically just talk about their love of music and Rick doesn’t really have to say anything!

[@coolblues14]

Of course choosing awesome people like Tommy to interview helps 😂😂😂!!

[@CrazyBxDon]

Jesus! I was about to fall asleep because IT’S late, when stumbled onto this video. This guy has my heart racing and I’m smiling ear to ear.

[@paulhicks3595]

‘How deep is your love’ indeed! Tommy just loves music, musicians and his audience and it really shows. I smiled all the way through this.

[@ToadMeister313]

His gift brings me to tears. ❤

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Tommy is unique in the world of music, in that he is the best guitar picker in the world, in the history of music! Thank You, Tommy. You are our treasure!

[@noisebrick9248]

Absolutely, hard to say best but he's definitely on the same level as all the other "best". If you don't know them check out people like Bela fleck, pat Martino, billy strings, John Scofield

[@zbo1]

​@@earforenglish5867underrated comment from the best

[@ManWithoutThePants]

KZbin comment section. What a Wonderful World.

[@ovenkloven]

I onced see Tommy live and he BLASTED us all away with his pure power of enthusiasmus while playing. Very impressive, i will never forget this❤

[@Cpayne30]

Nice to hear Jack Pearson mentioned here!

[@wmot206]

So good! Now I'm off to find Tommy + Frank Vignola YTs

[@cap1206]

I become still and captivated every time I hear Tommy play!

[@smandez2023]

Tommy has a wicked sense of humor too. At a show with probably at least 3 encores (to which Tommy kindly obliged), he finally says, “You’ve all been great but I have to get this suit back to Walmart.” 😂😂😂

[@guitarlessonsnow3431]

Tommy can take a song/melody you didn’t think you cared for and make it sound amazing.

[@rickthelearner5631]

I love Tommy Emmanuel since I was in my 20s. Now at 44, I still find Tommy inspiring. He makes me want to pick the guitar and play.

[@tomcoryell]

He mentioned Lenny. Now there’s a great guitar player! RIP Lenny! Tommy’s got that left leg click track going all the time.

[@davefrank2537]

Just fucking blown away.

[@faronroyals3212]

SO many hours invested... The ONLY path to "this degree of excellence"... GOD BLESS YA MR. EMANUEL...

[@radumilicin]

It s so wholesome when you see Rick laughing, it's like he was thinking "I thought about the same thing"

[@craigwillms61]

Got a smile plastered on my face!!!!

[@redbarchetta8782]

Tommy's technique is a wonder to behold.

[@brucelittle3958]

Rick, I wish you could find someone that could play guitar! Whew, Tommy is terrific! I have always loved his energy and expression and all on acoustic which is hard to do! Thanks!

[@sandoncrowder7839]

Never seen a guy be more at one with his instrument. He could play every single show blindfolded if he wanted to.

[@jimbeam2501]

Tommy is so great. I've been a fan since the 90's.

[@Molt408]

I can hear the rhythm the entire time. bravo

[@charlesbrowne5307]

Isn't it fun to see a true master blow through truly unique stuff right off their head and make is seem so easy. I really like watching Rick, who has seen his fair share of truly great players, respond to this level of mind blowing stuff!

[@samiguitar]

It’s like a musical waterfall pouring out of this guy. Incredible

[@bryantcochran5065]

Having followed Tommy for years (1990) I've always loved how he focuses on the melody and has fun with everything he plays. Catch him in a show and your taken to a new place within your self you might never have found otherwise.

[@da12ius]

Tommy playing to Rick's tap. Awesome.

[@da12ius]

It's usually Tommy's leg that can't stop, so was surprised.

[@sightyeix]

Happy and proud to say I’ve met that man and his brother, RIP Phil, amazing artists, beautiful humans.

[@pacificnoise]

What a treasure he is. pure emotion. Thank you for this

[@TJ_Silvester]

This man is a treasure of the earth. What a treat just to hear him run through these ideas like they're nothing.

[@scothoesly1]

Makes me happy to witness such talent and sad to know I’ll never be that good at anything

[@dejzzster]

I am a total fan of Tommy... He has so much knowledge and he is the best person... once he started a chat with me on social media- I had to check 3 times if its maybe a fake account lol we just talked about music and he was so glad i was a guitarist too- Also he invited me to his gig but i am not from USA so it was impossible. I am stunned to this day. I listen to him a lot playing gipsy jazz with Joscho Stephan and I try to learn from him as much as i can. Great person!

[@fraankhanon]

pure drops of golden sunlight

[@alansimpson8962]

Legendary one of the best ever that walked on this planet.

[@JG-sherminator]

Glad to see/hear I'm not the only one that produces a rasp by-product sound when I vibrato a string on any given fret.

[@stratmad]

Tommy is beyond incredible every single time he plays. A national treasure.

[@stevec.1802]

fluidity and creativity are unlimited with TE. I’ve seen TE in performance several times- always inspiring and learn something new. ❤

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Had to look him up. No wonder he’s so good, spending all those years at being a session player. I love his happy go lucky disposition.

[@benjaminmoyal7550]

Ok, the how deep is your love part made me CRY LIKE A BABY Magic.

[@active4delta]

All day long I could listen to Tommy make that guitar sing.

[@skibidigostek]

its important for human to see such greatness and beauty once in a while

[@MarcosDinnerstein]

A few thoughts occur to me on viewing this. Tommy’s greatness is a result of an immense knowledge of popular music combined with complete mastery of his instrument and rich refined taste. As other commenters have noted, he doesn’t impose his ego on a piece but uses his knowledge and taste In service of the music while making a fresh statement. Watch how little Rick speaks. Instead he plays the role of the listener (course you aren’t going to find a smarter listener anywhere in the world) and responds to the amazing musical choices Tommy makes. I keep saying this - so many of Rick’s interviews should be in the Library of Congress to preserve our cultural heritage. For sure, this is one of them.

[@Banksharper7]

Never heard his playing until this video, but as soon as he started playing I was instantly blown away.

[@fastjazz]

And Rick knows exactly what’s going on music theory wise. Crazeee both of them!!!

[@samme79]

I love Tommy's playing. He's so versatile but still very good in the genres that he plays in. Seeing him play jazz with Bucky Pizzarelli and Frank Vignola, and him blasting out electric blues with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith were such treats. He is a virtuoso but a very listenable virtuoso. That "Ray Charles" line he did made me just laugh out loud with how insane that was. Was it a counterpoint in musical terms?

[@joshuacervenkamusic327]

Im glad Rick snipped this little section of the interview. Because I think about this part so much. Extremely inspirational so see how far you can go with the instrument. The guitar is just an extension of Tommy's body.

[@seanarnazwalters7239]

Tommy is a national treasure! Pure legend

[@williamsporing1500]

Wrong….he’s a worldwide treasure

[@randyrandle399]

Tommy is the world ambassador of acoustic guitar. Very humble talking about other players...but he truly is the very best.

[@JCFNor]

We are so lucky to be alive to be able to listen to the music of this (hard working) musician/artist!

[@jasonremy1627]

I saw Tommy Emmanuel last year at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. He's an amazing entertainer.

[@larrylynch6089]

Schooled and humbled. OMG. Improvising done well is gold..."It's Fun!"

[@joewoodhead2712]

Incredible... not a single note out.. even though every lick is in a seemingly random key... that's on another level.

[@freddyspence1582]

Tommy is just the best!! He has so much fun & is just pure Entertainment!! Amazing!

[@jquinnwilson]

I had the pleasure of seeing Tommy live a few times in the Boston area… absolutely stunning performances, just breathtaking playing