"People Get Ready" Curtis Mayfield Soul & Motown style! (Part 2 of 2 - Lead study guitar lesson)

[@Hoodrio]

This seals it - you are the best guitar instructor on KZbin.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks buddy, you’re too kind! 🙏🏻

[@thelion27]

I know!!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

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[@loontil]

This sea lions it...

[@wonderXweapon]

I’ve got to agree …I’m floored by his smooth detailed and thoughtful teaching style plus his technique is VVS - 1. I use to grade diamonds for a living and Alex is internally flawless or IF - with a Color grade of D (divine) , round brilliant cut with medium bow tie, Fluoresces under ultraviolet light with small culet . Remarks: “ The Dude is Flawless” and as close to perfect as I’ve ever seen 🙂. Parker

[@TheSebtrain]

Quite superb. Super high quality lesson. Been playing this all morning. So much gold in that solo

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, really glad you found it useful 🙏🏻

[@rocketguy2]

That killer blend of gospel and blues...Absolutely nothing tastier than R&B! Informative and inspiring study.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you mate, really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@thomasrettich1970]

Awesome work!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate! 🙏🏻

[@pml394]

I dont ever watch lessons - but this one ..I cant wait

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the comment buddy, I really appreciate that :)

[@rolandziemer3843]

No doubt, this man is a genius

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Blimey, thanks Roland! 🙏🏻🧡

[@gregdionne2137]

Absolute beautiful playing.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻

[@ericmintz6689]

Really good, Alex. You frame the solo as a narrative and explain the ways to tell a compelling story through notes, rhythms, and embellishments (vibrato, bends, tones, etc.). On behalf of myself and your other listeners, thanks for making the world a better place to learn music!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Eric, I massively appreciate that 🙏🏻 Really happy that you enjoy the lessons buddy 😃

[@michaeldorrenbacher8977]

Thanks a lot for this incredible lesson! The way you explain is what I looked for years😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks dude, I'm so glad you found it useful! Thanks for commenting 🙏🏻

[@sukienukie551]

I can’t stop watching this gorgeous solo! What a tutorial on everything tasteful! Thanks Alex!! 🙏

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure Sukie! Glad to enjoyed it so much my friend 🙏🏻

[@sukienukie551]

Hurry up Saturday!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

🎉 thanks Sukie!.. I hope you enjoy part 2! 🙏🏻

[@annettesomers7463]

What a beautiful tune ❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@guitarbern9474]

love it! thank you …👏👏👏

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Glad you enjoyed it mate 🙏🏻

[@dmcgwhisper5945]

Its really good that you speak your musical and theoretical process. Really great teaching.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that! 🙏🏻

[@lenwest7734]

Thanks Alex... and your tone speaks for itself!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you buddy! 🙏🏻

[@bluesmhan9709]

great teacher..... very clear and precise.... thanks mate....

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@AmDuffer]

Oh Dang! Thought it was here already.. Part 1 is awesome.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! Part 2 focuses on the solo section. Hope you enjoy it! 🙏🏻

[@jimc6687]

It simply does not get any better than this! Great style and superb instruction and direction! Jim C.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much Jim, I’m so glad you enjoy the lessons! 🙏🏻

[@itsme.D]

Quality content! Brilliant

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻

[@ddtriadi4688]

This is it! Just what I looking for

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I’m so glad to hear that! 🙏🏻

[@davidlockwood9915]

Very nice playing Alex.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you David 🙏🏻

[@ransbarger]

Love Curtis. Thank you.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Me too! Glad you enjoyed it buddy 🙏🏻

[@rafa_guitar]

Will check for sure, thanks in advance!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers buddy, hope you dig it!

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend Alex also happy st Patrick's day ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊 also spring is coming

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you my friend! 🙏🏻 Happy St. Patrick’s day to you too 🍻🧡

[@jimmiphaze5785]

What beautiful playing I subscribed about a week ago and I liked and this is one of the best instructional guitar jazz I've seen thanks for the great job

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you buddy, I really appreciate that. So glad you enjoy the lessons 🙏🏻

[@RAR-li1sb]

Thanks Alex! Another great lesson..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers buddy, glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@dwise3651]

So good.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy!

[@stevesimpson688]

Brilliant as always Alex, this is a great lesson with a lot of tasty takeaways ...thanks so much.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure! So glad you found it useful 🙏🏻

[@whitespirit688]

Thanks! On the top ! And your sound is great...

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers buddy! 🙏🏻

[@richdunn9799]

Brilliant as usual! Many Thanks!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@rafa_guitar]

So beautiful, so tasty, incredible lesson, I will take my time to diggest all the good content inside this awesome song, thanks so much Alex, a pleasure to learn in your channel!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you buddy, I really appreciate the comment. Glad you enjoy the lessons 🙏🏻

[@jonathanward2893]

Great stuff as usual, Alex . Thanks for breaking it down.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure buddy, thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@arunviswanathan5555]

Really great lessons 1 and 2. Beautiful, inspired playing and sharing your thinking truly makes for a highly effective teaching approach! Subscribed! 🎸🙏🏽🎶

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the comment buddy, I really appreciate it! 🙏🏻

[@DeGroove]

Lead the way, we shall follow!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers Gert! Hope you enjoy it buddy 🙏🏻

[@anjy2l332]

well done sir!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate!

[@indianerize]

GREAT lesson, thank you very much, so much in it...

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure dude! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@jazzotheque]

That Nacho/Lazy J combination is pure heaven ! I play a J10, got to get a Nacho one day. Thanks 🙏

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers mate!.. yeah man, the simpler the better.. let’s your fingers do the talking 👌🏻

[@jazzotheque]

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[@TenThumbsProductions]

Ever messed around with how Curtis tuned his guitar? The first time I heard things song my when they have little guitar break I thought to myself "wait... even Jimi had influences" haha

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hey! Yeah I’ve played around with Curtis’s tuning a few times but prefer to move these concepts back into standard for teaching purposes. I explore open tunings an awful lot and will do some videos on that kinda stuff soon I think. Oh man, yeah the influence on Jimi is very clear to see isn’t it! 👌🏻🍻

[@TenThumbsProductions]

@@AlexFarranGuitar love what you do my my guy. I do the same thing and then move it to ukulele for my teaching. I just moved in London, you in southern England? I would love to have someone to play with.

[@jeremyversusjazz]

So good dude.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers buddy, glad you dig it 🙏🏻🍻

[@bradwilli1]

Awesome!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@jaguarsunburst1570]

Súper. Thankyou.! ❤❤❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy!

[@lenbrownoff8834]

Sometimes I can't tell if you are using a pick or not ? Love the lessons so far.Thank you

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks man! No pick for the first section (as broken down in Part 1: Chord Study), but for the solo part (taught here in Part 2: lead study), I’m using a pick 🤣

[@philiphmooresr]

great lesson… Thanks!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@maineguitarists]

I love how you hammer on so lightly but with a lot of soul. I see how Hendrix was influenced by Curtis which is something i never realized in my youth. Im still working on two arrangements for now and learning alot. Once i have them down well i'm going to dive into this one. Do you like Jeff Becks version of this song? take care, tom :)

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Tom, I’m really glad you dig it! Oh yeah for sure.. it really shows in Jimi’s playing doesn’t it? 👌🏻 I do like Jeff Beck’s version.. funnily enough, I hadn’t heard that until fairly recently!

[@maineguitarists]

The tone he gets when he plays the signature slide riff is so clean but yet screaming. I played acoustic blues instrumentals solo for a few years performing until covid. Both venues that i played at no longer exist. Sucks as i miss performing., it kept my chops up and i got a few bucks and like making people happy. I always was able to splice blues riffs into arrangements, making them my own but do find the gypsy jazz style and things you are teaching a little more challenging. I didn't use a flatpick for about ten years, using a thumb pick and fingers. I use one now of course as to hit certain notes you need one. I'll stop rambling lol. Raining here in Maine, i'm supposed to straighten out the barn. I promised my wife lol. I'll bring my Bose S1 and listen to tunes of course or nothing will get done. On the jimmie rivers tune "jimmys blues" im having trouble with one part where you play a plethora of notes quickly. Ill break it into segments like you teach. Almost got that number down nicely! ttyl, @@AlexFarranGuitar

[@malcolmbenn1051]

Outstanding rendition of a Motown classic. The only thing you didn't comment on are the strings you used ..I'm thinking flat wound 10's.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it! I’m using 10-46 roundwounds, not flats 👍🏻

[@malcolmbenn1051]

@@AlexFarranGuitar For a young guy your playing has so much soul and your left hand technique is very impressive.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that!.. although I'm not all that young.. 39, and been playing for 30 years now! 😬😆

[@zootsanchez]

Dude, if this solo had been recorded in 1965 it would have gone down as one of the all time classics

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah man, you’re too kind, thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@rolandziemer3843]

He plays what i would play, if i were that good

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

😅 cheers Roland! 🙏🏻

[@kidkong637]

I hear some Jeff Beck! ❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

He did a great version of this tune 🧡

[@inlandbott]

that sure was a quick tshirt change

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

🤣 all it takes is one coffee spillage ..

[@maineguitarists]

Alex, do you typically use heavier strings on your tele when playing tunes like this? Thanks, tom.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hi Tom, no, I always stick with my standard 10-46’s on my teles 👍🏻

[@maineguitarists]

Thanks so much! YOu have such a nice fat tone i thought maybe you had flatwounds or something. @@AlexFarranGuitar

[@MichaelZechel]

Hey bud, I'm getting ready to purchase all the materials for both parts of each Nobody Knows and People Get Ready. Nobody know shows different notation for each part but at least the visible part of People Get Ready look to be the same? I'll grab all 4 no biggie just want to make sure the lead part is in PGR 2 going to be island chillin the month of April and want to learn these both note for note: under my fingers and their readings.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hey dude, I appreciate that.. thank you 🙏🏻 As I say in the videos, you only need purchase the People Get Ready materials once.. part 1 and 2 are fully contained and included in the pack so no need to purchase it twice or anything. 👍🏻

[@MichaelZechel]

Thanks! Missed that comment in the vid.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@MichaelZechel no worries mate!

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[@AlexFarranGuitar]

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[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, I really appreciate the comment! 🙏🏻 And I love Italian food! 😍👌🏻

[@spookybjh]

Beautiful! Looks so easy, but teachnically way out of reach…

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

No way mate.. just gotta put the practice in! 👍🏻

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[@AlexFarranGuitar]

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