Minor Blues soloing; essential triads & looper practice routine. How to improvise on guitar; Lesson!

[@ericmintz6689]

"...in the interest of ear training and good taste.." That is a perfect motto for your "brand", Alex. Much appreciation from all of us listener-trainees (and our hungry ears and budding taste buds)!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Eric, I’ve gotta say it makes me extremely proud to hear that! Really glad you’re enjoying the lessons so much my friend! 🙏🏻🧡

[@loontil]

don't say brand...

[@Julesvegas2000]

If I would have had this video 40 years ago, it would have saved me many lost years of wandering scales and arpeggio practice that got me nowhere. This is a gem. Years of lessons packed into 30 minutes.

[@rtstodden]

Wow. Triads, arpeggios, enclosures, double stops, Marc Ribot, oh my! What a lesson. One of my favorites!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! I’m really excited about the response to this one! More like this to follow for sure! 👍🏻

[@xcx8646]

I stumbled across the concept of triads 20 years ago, after 5 or so years of frustration trying to improve at guitar over a 10-year period. Instant revelation. So THIS is how we unlock the fretboard! It's so obvious in hindsight, but never having sat down at a piano (at the time) I needed someone to switch on the lightbulb for me. Very quickly, friends were astounded at the leaps forward I made. Enthusiastically, I tried to share - but they weren't interested in boring 'theory'. These being, at the time, 20-soemthing STEM graduates who are otherwise logical and capable people. These days I'm focusing on improving and refining other areas, primarily technique-related. But these are all add-ons as compared to what I gained by getting comfortable with the theory and practice of triads. Even now, said friends will ask 'What chord is that??' or 'How did you work out that part so quickly, and what is it?', when I could be playing a bog-standard I-IV in G. I tentatively mention triads - again... - but they don't want to know, thinking it unnecessarily technical. Oh well. Thanks for the lesson - it's a good one.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the comment mate. Absolutely!… triads are one of the greatest mapping systems out there and having them truly locked down provides such a solid foundation to build from. I make sure each and every one of my students puts a lot of work into triads and the many, many uses of them. 👌🏻

[@robertkahn4284]

KZbin amazes me and overwhelms me at the same time but if there was only one lesson on improvisation this would be the one I’d pick. You can apply this lesson to any song in any genre. There’s a lifetime worth of practicing, learning, and playing in this lesson.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate that! I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson so much my friend! 🙏🏻🍻

[@RM-eo4iz]

You know that bit in Columbo when he says "...and just one more thing" 🙂 Fantastic lesson, should keep me busy well into the new year.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hehe yeah I know exactly the bit you mean!😅😉 Have a great Christmas!

[@dieterheinrich8377]

I keep clicking on guitar instruction videos hoping to find a gem of a lesson like this.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I’m glad you found us buddy! Cheers! 🍻

[@treverswearingen8596]

Your best lesson, yet Alex. Love how you've built on past lessons about triads, arpeggios, and scales to really start unlocking things. Definite game changer. thanks!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Trever! I’m glad you’re starting to really see things come together!.. we’ve only just gotten started! 😉

[@garygeren5035]

Having watched hundreds of KZbin guitar lessons, this is perhaps the best of them. Accessible content that truly is game changing. Your playing is inspiring. Presentation is low key and highly informative. Bravo!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much Gary, I really appreciate the kind words! Glad you like my videos 🙏🏻

[@rGuY]

A lot going on here! Just played 20 or so minutes of never before, using your background chords.. Sounded pretty good. Gotta bite the bullet and do the looper. So now your lessons have got me working with Guitar Pro where I get to really listen to and analyze this material (and loop stuff). Anyway, great lesson! Beautifully played, as usual. I should mention the 3 note chord voicings too. I use them more often now when accompanying a vocalist or just comping. they add a lot of speed and flexibility. I've set Moonlight in Vermont aside for the moment, but can almost play it presentably. Gonna polish it up a bit and then look to set up another Zoom leson. Seasons' greetings from New York.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s so good to hear my friend, thanks for the update! Really glad you’re working hard on that handful of elements.. it’ll be transformative for sure! Have a great Christmas and I’ll catch you in the new year! 🍻🎄

[@02Tango]

Dang, I'm getting some "Jockey Full of Bourbon" vibes. Great lesson!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Nice! I love that tune 👌🏻😎

[@02Tango]

@@AlexFarranGuitar "I like beautiful melodies that tell me terrible things." -Tom Waits

[@yeatesmakes]

Perfect blend of things I can get my head around and things to aspire to. Cheers pal, very generous of you to share this : )

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s so good to hear buddy, that’s why I do this stuff. Thanks for commenting 🙏🏻

[@davehughes8212]

So many compliments, and all well deserved! There's a load of very talented players around, but you also bring great taste (and tone!) to the party. That's not even mentioning the clarity with which you talk about how you're approaching things...

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Dave, I really appreciate the kind words my friend. 🙏🏻🧡

[@haukurastvaldsson136]

Really enjoyed this one, as so many others you’ve uploaded, actually. Clear instructions and a lot of milage. We appreciate you ❤.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you like it! 🙏🏻

[@TheBp77]

It's already been said, but I'll say it again. One of the best lessons on YT.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you mate, I really appreciate that! 🙏🏻

[@paulpo999]

Fantastic. You’re like a magician who tells his secrets!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Paul! 😅🤹🏻‍♂️🪄

[@karllongbottomguitars9192]

A minor, the king of keys 😜

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

😂😂

[@davidgerber9317]

Absolutely top-notch content. Pro-level advice, pro-level playing....one of the most helpful videos I've seen. Big thanks!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much David, I appreciate that! 🙏🏻

[@sukienukie551]

Incredible. The road map, materials and presentation are above and beyond anything and anybody else on KZbin. Also loving your Patreon page! Thank you! Best investment any guitarist could make!!! Thank you!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you Sukie, that really means a lot! Very glad you feel inspired by the Patreon lessons! 🙏🏻

[@calvinberkenbile8414]

This is great! Should be required viewing for guitarists

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@calvinberkenbile8414 thanks Calvin!.. really glad you found it useful! 🙏🏻

[@dominicboldeman]

What a fabulous lesson, more of this please. Thanks for sharing!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Dominic! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Davey480]

Alex, you are amazing.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thanks Davey, so are you matey! 🍻🙏🏻

[@peti802]

Alex, your lessons are the perfect remedy for guitar wankery. Thank you for the help in developing my guitar voice..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha that's funny, thanks for the comment my friend! Glad my lessons are keeping you inspired! 🙏🏻

[@Phillip-y6d]

😂👍

[@sukienukie551]

So well said!!! 👏

[@SavaKalbachou]

Outstanding lesson, Alex! Pairs really well with your Dead & Lovely lead study as both cover very similar topics and scales. Now just hours and hours of practice! Thanks so much and Happy Holidays! ☃🎄🎅

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Sava, glad you enjoyed it! Yes indeed, they make a good pairing of lessons! Merry Christmas buddy 🍻🎄🧡

[@SEBUS808]

Yes, I really enjoyed this one. It brings a lot of your previous lessons together. So I will definitely be going back and forth between them. Also we got to enjoy hearing you play a lot. I will have to grab my guitar now although it’s way past bedtime. Thanks for that! 😅 And for the great lesson as always.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much for the comment buddy, I really appreciate it! Very glad you enjoyed the lesson and the more extended periods of my playing. I’ll do more videos like this in future for sure. 👍🏻

[@iansatthebar]

Cheers Alex, fantastic lesson. This and your deep dive into triads will keep me practicing through the festive season and beyond. Happy Xmas from Rutland!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s so good to hear, thanks mate! Merry Christmas from just down the road buddy! 🍻🎄

[@sosebee2]

That's a big step for a lot of players. Courage a necessity.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Absolutely correct.. leave the comfort of noodling and get into some melody 👌🏻

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

Wonderful stuff, Alex. I subscribed for a while, but took a break to try and digest the vast amounts of knowledge you are sharing and to properly absorb it. I’ll be back! 😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Arthur, I appreciate the support! Glad you feel like my lessons give you plenty to work on! 🙏🏻🍻

[@jhchaplin1]

You are exceptional in so many ways -- as both teacher and player -- and this is yet another example of both. Thank you!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow thank you so much my friend! 🙏🏻

[@koho]

A stellar lesson, of course, but want to spend a little more time on the triad basics first. This new one is a "level up" for me.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Absolutely buddy, take your time getting the triads mapped out in at least one zone first and then revisit 👌🏻

[@KarlScholes-x8e]

Brilliant, deep, wonderful. You are an excellent tutor Alex and the kind of player I would like to be. Thank you, what you are providing here is very much appreciated.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you so much Karl, I really appreciate the kind words mate! 🙏🏻🧡

[@KitchenGuitarist]

One of the best guitar videos ever recorded! Thanks, Maestro!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow, thanks so much my friend! 🙏🏻🧡

[@unkleian]

Fantastic lesson and great food for thought. Plenty to be going on with here. Thankyou. I noticed you picked quite hard most of the time.... One thing I struggle with is a pick... I'm fingers - no matter what I'm playing, but I've developed attack in that over the years. I am going to try with this triads using a pick though....given me an incentive here.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

thanks for the kind words! Yes, for this particular style it’s important to use rest stroke picking quite a bit to get that “pop” on the front end of the note.. that kind of compression is a crucial part of the style and can only be done with a pick. I also am a massive fan of fingerstyle, and hybrid picking. For me it’s about tone, and I’ll use whatever medium I need to to get the sound down. 👍🏻

[@randomblob]

Just wanted to say thanks for all your great content you really are smashing it. It takes me months to fully digest one of your videos but its been worth it. Looking forward to getting stuck into this

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That means a lot buddy, thank you so much. I’m really glad you’re getting so much out of my lessons! 🙏🏻

[@hackneyslim]

Just a lovely lesson to watch and play a little in the evening, and see the road some way ahead but clearly marked. Thank you, Alex.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That makes me very happy, thank you for the comment! 🙏🏻

[@AdamLevyGuitarTips]

Deep lesson, Alex. Thanks for sharing all of this.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Wow, thank you Adam, that means a lot to me! 🙏🏻

[@richdunn9799]

A masterpiece of "applied triads"! A bottomless pit to explore but nicely boiled down to simple, understandable concepts. Fantastic!! I knew I never should have traded in that looper!! Thank you Alex!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha thank you Rich! Go get that looper back!

[@everestvirtue309]

Thank yoy Alex i understand everything crystal clear and im going to do it all, i have a limited edition tiger eye flame maple topped HSS ultra strat for now, and im putting that thru a Boss Eband JS10 for the looping. Im going to study with you as much as possible, im using classic core fender bullets, and im tuned down a full whole step for maximum thickness, im using the extra heavy fender triangle picks and my finger tips, the string gauge is still 9s. Thank you for everything , im 59, take care.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Nice one my friend, that sounds like a great setup! And extra heavy picks are always the way! 😉👌🏻

[@SjaakShirly6559]

Maybe I missed it in the video but the backing track is also included in the download. Such a great lesson. I will watch it in the holiday.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hey buddy, no backing track at all.. I’m using my looper here, so I didn’t make a backing track. I do mention this in the lesson to make sure people know. This lesson is all about giving YOU to responsibility of laying down your own chords. 👍🏻🧡

[@SjaakShirly6559]

@ thanks. Then I must dust off my looper pedal. Your lesson is so good. Good reason to play with a looper again.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s my intention buddy, glad to hear you’re willing to put the work in! 👏🏻🧡

[@DougWS]

Great lesson, thank you, Alex. Great content and playing as always and really thoughtful approach to tackling it. Thank you Thank you!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks so much Doug, I really appreciate the comment! 🙏🏻

[@SamyRiad-l3c]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, it is always a delight to watch your lessons and there is so much to learn. Absolutely fantastic. ❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure Samy! Thanks for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@adamaba1135]

OMG! thats my holy Grall!!! perfect lesson!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much Adam! Revisit anytime you need a refresher! 🙏🏻

[@joeecorsomusic]

Thank you …game changing lesson …amazing playing sir!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Joe, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@JimSnedekerMusic]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure Jim, thanks for the comment! 🙏🏻

[@apm109]

So good, Alex. This is the way.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you my friend! 🙏🏻

[@postoffice146]

This lesson made me play better instantly. The 3 and 6 steps apart notes is the hardest part I have to work on the most. This is minor so why does the major fifth chord work so well, I thought it has to be a minor chord?

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

I’m so glad to hear that buddy! Often in minor keys, (as is the case here and much of jazz and blues), we’re talking harmonic minor which has the dominant V chord… it creates a stronger pull back to the tonic 👌🏻

[@johngarrity6687]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Alex!! Thank you for the gift. Hope you find the joy, tho sorrow my linger. You sure are spreading cheer w this. Good for you ( Great for us!!)❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you for the comment John, I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas my friend 🙏🏻🎄🧡

[@mijoflan]

Loving your work! Informative, well paced, not too simplistic. Not to mention some great playing.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate, I appreciate the comment. Always trying to strike a balance between concise/long-winded. 🙏🏻

[@Deric_Rocks]

Excellent lesson, very clearly explained and demonstrated, thank you! 🏆

[@GregoryArkadin-j5v]

Great stuff, indeed.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Really glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting. 🙏🏻

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks Gregory 🙏🏻

[@markfisher1215]

Fantastic lesson of absolutely essential learnings that will help everyone tremendously with their guitar playing and musical growth!!! Highly recommended.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Mark! 🙏🏻

[@stephenstarr6388]

Very insightful lesson.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Stephen 🙏🏻

[@etienne844]

Another great lesson ! and your Nova guitar is a kind of jewel in regards of look and sound. Thanks Alex, this is a good Christmas gift and source of inspiration.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Etienne! Glad you dig it! 🙏🏻

[@matthewcasey892]

This is core work for the art, excellent

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much Matthew! 🙏🏻

[@yorgglauser182]

soo, totally awesome Alex...the puzzle grows one by one, the bigger picture appears @ the horizon! Im looking forward your jazzyfunkbluesy rendition. Thanks from Downunder mate!!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that. Oooh yes, jazzy funky bluesy coming up! 👌🏻😎

[@darb52]

I did enjoy the lesson very much, unfortunately I’m travelling without my guitar so I’ll have to watch this all over. Not a bad thing at all though. Thanks so much!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the comment matey, sure thing, just revisit as and when you need 😎🍻

[@staxmarshall]

Another excellent presentation.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@magdalenazurawski2618]

Perfect. Exactly what I need to start on this week.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

You got this!🍻

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

Thanks for another great lesson. I just finished learning your version of "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas." So much fun to play but hard to make it sound clean. Thanks again

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure Richard, glad you enjoyed it. And hey, congrats on getting that Xmas piece learned in time! 👌🏻👏🏻

[@gerardo8982]

Muy buena lección Alex, feliz Navidad!!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you my friend, Merry Christmas to you too! 🙏🏻🎄

[@patrickoconnell2570]

Outstanding again! Thanks Alex

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Anytime Patrick! 🙏🏻

[@TrippingTheTube]

Love this.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻

[@belcantomarionette]

Excellent work. Well done.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@stilldreamin57]

So glad I happened upon this video. I've always struggled with soloing over the minor blues format, particularly over the IV chord. This video provides more options for that and so much more. Your playing is beautiful. I've subscribed and liked and look forward to viewing more of your videos. That Novo guitar is also very sweet, and holy cow, very expensive! : )

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words my friend, I really appreciate it! The feedback on this lesson has been incredibly positive!.. I’ll have to do more like this going forward, just showing my process for building pathways in real time. And yes, the Novo is a lovely guitar indeed! Prices for everything are gonna continue to sky rocket in this economy I fear. 😬

[@ianbartrum842]

Very cool lesson. Pulls it all together! 😊

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Ian! 🙏🏻

[@iantaylor827]

Great lesson Alex. Thanks so much.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Really glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@johnolenski]

Brilliant. Loving my triads. ❤thank you Alex.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

They’re so powerful! 👌🏻

[@robertbright7328]

Absolutely top notch. Great lesson as usual.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Robert, I really appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

[@rafa_guitar]

I just come back from long travel and I find this awesome surprise, can't wait to diggest all that you talk about, thank you Alex, nice to see you again 😃

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Ah thank you Rafa! I really hope you enjoy the lesson my friend! 🙏🏻🍻

[@mojogypsy]

Terrific lesson!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻

[@PeterConnors-tv8iw]

Fantastic lesson, so much for me to practice from this one. Your new guitar not only looks cool the sound is great too, perfect for this music. Many thanks.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Peter, really glad you dig the lesson and the guitar! It’s a very inspiring instrument to play, I must say! 👌🏻😎

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Dude. That guitar is great. ❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

It’s a nice machine for sure! 💁🏻‍♂️

[@JazzStrat781]

Just outstanding Alex 🙏🎸 thanks so much, I appreciate you brother

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure buddy, thanks for the kind words! 🙏🏻🍻

[@ruthiesbbq]

I am a chef and right before you said think like a chef , I was thinking of the notes as ingredients

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Oh nice!.. well there you go, I’m not crazy! 😂🙏🏻

[@michaelfriedman9029]

Lots of great instruction here, but I also loved the end. As Uncle Larry says, if you aren’t getting called for fouls you aren’t playing basketball. I was a pretty wild player as a kid and I need to remind myself that energy can trump any mistake.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s totally it mate, energy and a sense of momentum in your playing is 50% of the whole deal. 👌🏻

[@elrafa782]

Fantastic Alex ! I could hear that chord progression for hours, plus the sound, and of course what you’re doing with these. Massive thanks Alex, another good video 🙏

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s so nice to hear, thank you so much my friend! 🙏🏻

[@martynspooner5822]

Thanks Alex I really enjoyed that lesson. I have been aware of triads for a while now but it is so good to be shown what you can do with them. The adding the 2 somehow made it easier for me to sound a wee bit more melodic and I had moments where it actually sounded like I was actually making music as opposed to a guy just practising triads. Thanks again just this one video will be a practice routine for the foreseeable future Cheers

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

That’s so good to hear Martyn! For sure, adding that 2 can help create more flow. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@drummermike5150]

Awesome! Anyone serious about practicing needs a looper. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Absolutely! Such a bargain! I used to have to make do with a crappy little tape machine when I was a kid! 😂

[@drummermike5150]

@ I hear you. The tools we have available today are astonishing. I’m old and remember trying to learn licks by dropping the needle until I got my first boom box and proceeded to burn out the motor. Good times! 😂

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha ditto! Turntable and tape deck, constant rewinding or trying to drop the needle at the start of a particular lick. Hard times, but fun too! 😮‍💨😅

[@blacklabelnic]

Just got home and missed the live. But here we go!❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hope you dig it! 🙏🏻

[@thefungai1]

Killer lesson. Great playing.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks man! 🙏🏻

[@yveslandry4368]

Nice lesson Alex i'll do it right away..

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@yveslandry4368 awesome!!

[@jimb4074]

Great lesson! A real eye opener. Love the Django infused surf blues.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you my friend! 🙏🏻

[@grinpick]

Good stuff.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers mate!

[@hydrogenwine]

bravo

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy!

[@jamesgaudette2036]

Killer as usual!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you James! 🙏🏻

[@larrynorgaard5730]

Early morning coffee and this lesson. ❤

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Nice one Larry, enjoy the coffee and the improvisations! 👌🏻

[@guitarfriendtim]

Tasty town as always brother🔥

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate! 🙏🏻

[@danielebazzani]

excellent lesson, Ribot is a true legend, what a shame he wasn't in the band when I saw Tom Waits!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers buddy! Ah that’s a shame!.. I saw him with Waits in 2004, but then in 2008 it was David Hidalgo I believe. Both great players but Ribot is my guy 👌🏻🍻

[@danielebazzani]

@AlexFarranGuitar Hidalgo is one of my heroes too! I interviewed Marc many years ago before a solo show, great guy. Keep up the great work, I love your playing!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Oh nice! I might do a Hidalgo lesson at some point, always loved his playing on tunes like “little things” 👌🏻

[@danielebazzani]

@@AlexFarranGuitar I love his playing, one of the most underrated players out there

[@wendicraig6321]

KILLER!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks man! 🙏🏻

[@ploumtagada2]

J'adore, c'est de la bombe ;) Grand merci.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

My pleasure buddy! 🙏🏻

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a great weekend Alex and also I have a stomach flu ❤😢🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇨🇦🤢

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you my friend! Sorry you’re not well, I also have flu! 🤧

[@fernandocobos489]

Maravilloso

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate! 🙏🏻

[@frankjibe]

Amazing as usual. Would you share a bit about your tone?

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks mate! As usual it’s pretty bare bones. Just the novo into my vintage 1969 deluxe reverb. Near the beginning of the lesson I talk about the pedals I’m using, but again, it’s pretty minimal

[@ecojot]

Do you know the album that Ry Cooder did with Cuban guitarist Manuel Galban? Its a brilliant record and what you are doing here reminds me of that.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@ecojot of course! I love that record! 👌🏻

[@DarrylMarshall-o1h]

Fantastic as always… how is the Novo treating you?

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thank you Darryl, the Novo is great!… becoming a go-to guitar! 👌🏻

[@phillipnorman7423]

good vid

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Cheers mate!

[@koho]

Alex, if you can indulge me ... I gotta ask about that Novo. I'm pretty much sold on their guitars, and want to take the leap. But I'm wondering how you chose Miris vs. Serus? Definitely a different look with the binding, but I'm mostly interested in whether the semi-hollow makes a difference in timbre/warmth or anything else you might notice. Any quick thoughts appreciated!

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

It’s a lovely guitar for sure, and the semi hollow is the one that stood out to me as it’s got a bit of everything going on. I wanted a 330 type of guitar, and I wanted a jaguar… this is like both combined 😅 At some point I’d like to try one of their solid bodies with the tele bridge too.

[@michaelfriedman9029]

And like it was meant to be I just bought a new looper a couple days ago 🤩

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Haha we have more than favourite players and favourite threads in common then 😎👌🏻

[@rockabillyfamily]

Excellent lesson Alex . Which looper do you use / ,thanks

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Thanks buddy! I use an old Boomerang iii looper that I’ve had for 15 years now. Nothing comes close to it’s layout in my opinion 👌🏻

[@yetanotherflippinusername5174]

Thank you Sir. Great stuff as always 🙂 Any recommendations for a first looper? The Boomerang seems to command a bit of a premium still - probably pushed up even further by your fans now! 😂 (although, looking at reviews, it does seem to be hard to beat for those who have tried it).

[@RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist]

I got my first looper this summer after almost 30 years of playing. I got the TC Electronic Ditto + and I've found it to be perfect for a 40 year old looper novice! Highly recommend.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Hey buddy, there are so many great options out there nowadays and I’m kinda out of the loop (no pun intended), on which are the best. I think it’s hard to go wrong. I love the ease of use with the boomerang. It’s got no fancy features and it doesn’t have any internal memory, but I love that about it. TC Ditto and its various incarnations are a safe bet, as is the fancier Boss stuff or the EHX one.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Niiiice! Glad you enjoy that one, I’ve always heard good things about it 👌🏻

[@cjl108]

Did my best to clip the practice loop (no looper pedal yet)... YT only allows 1/10th of a second, so not quite right. kzbin.infoUgkx2V8cble8XKi5a-uwHVsH7ZaC9vtXASKk

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Very cool, I didn't even know you could do this!