SO EXCITED - STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - LESSON

[@RC32Smiths01]

Stevie is easily the 3 most important Guitarists to me personally, I got into guitar just to get his tone. It's absolutely unparalleled and unmatched to this day. A legend gone too soon.

[@numv2]

Check out Frank Marino

[@GuitarPilgrim]

amen to that brother!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@GuitarPilgrim Yeah!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@numv2 I have! Great and melodic guitarist as well!

[@ericksaulchangperez9388]

@@GuitarPilgrim did you say amén to "check out Frank Marino"?

[@rumblewolf2999]

Someone should make a video of how to play like you. You ain't too shabby yourself.

[@ildikobiro5921]

Isnt life strange. This guy plays like this and fights for views and some numbskull does a stupid little dance like the floss and gets millions of views. Humans have become rabid consumers of everything easy to digest without having to pass thru your brain. Like the baby that watches the carousel over his crib and clapping and laughing each time it makes a noise. That is now the adult world we live in.

[@stringslinger6]

You wanna play like Stevie? Live with a guitar in your hands every waking moment of the day. Ignore everything else. Jam as often as possible. Hang around other guitar players and watch them. Do what other, better players are doing and emulate them. Live, sleep, eat and breath guitar, 24-7!

[@steveb9325]

This person found the formula. I'm up to playing right to when I crash. My wife doesn't like waking up to me spooning with my guitar. Working on that.....

[@MindDezign]

And wash dishes in a restaurant, fall in a barrel of used cooking grease...and quit...

[@gonicjon]

Stringslinger6.... Great handle (screen name)

[@adamho7508]

Steve B SRV also played till he crashed

[@jasonkeith9317]

The secret has been revealed!!!

[@crowhaven200]

I have no idea why people want to slam your playing. It irritates me. Great playing and video. I enjoyed it and will use it to keep on learning. And no, none of us are SRV, or Jimi. But tips on technique help me a lot. Thank you.

[@teej783]

If SRV came back from the dead there would be people slamming him. It's just the way they are.

[@BelowAverageGuitarist]

Stevie was unquestionably great. What I love the most about him, is he was an original. He was inspired by others yeah, but he didn’t try to bite their style. His power AND finesse was crazy. We’re all lucky to have had such a great musician bless us with his music

[@usefulvidiots7869]

His power, strength and stamina.

[@csi2448]

Useful Vidiots I've got Stevie Vai hands, so my hands hurt just watching Stevie play. I can hear my left hand saying, "don't even think about it!"

[@ciaranw520]

I understand what you're saying, but he would literally play Albert King licks note for note..

[@BelowAverageGuitarist]

He was inspired by Albert King, no doubt. In fact id even say he idolized him. A lot of Albert King licks are only 2-3 notes to begin with, though. There is a lot of AK stuff I haven’t dissected, but it seems to me that SRV had better chops and a more extensive lick vocabulary. That being said, there are only so many notes and licks you can play in any given key. Besides, they loved and respected each other and that’s beautiful. Both are great as far as I’m concerned

[@ciaranw520]

@@BelowAverageGuitarist Without doubt my man. He did idolise him. SRV without doubt had better chops and a more extensive lick library. I just mean that so many of SRVs best solos are built around that Albert King, second box, bend/release lick that it would be odd to say that he didn't bite into another artists style, because more often than not, they were copied note for note. Having said that, like you said in your original comment, his power was crazy. He did those Albert King licks - albeit the same note for note - with more power. Also on higher gauge strings! The extra gain he used probably helped too.

[@eieioh50cond47]

I’ve been playing for 58 years. You’re really good at this. Great energy. Run through and breakdown of the tune is effective.

[@MRVIDEOMASTER-yw1qw]

God loves you all! The Father sent the Son to die for you and your sins so that you could experience freedom to the fullest! Believe in Christ's death and resurrection (which sealed the work done on the cross) for your salvation and the forgiveness of sins! Amen! God loves you all! The Father sent the Son to die for you and your sins so that you could experience freedom to the fullest! Believe in Christ's death and resurrection (which sealed the work done on the cross) for your salvation and the forgiveness of sins! Amen! God bless you all, I will keep you in my prayers!

[@Fogertian]

At first, I thought " Here is another video with a Tube Screamer setting .... Naah!! ... I won't waist my ..... time .... WTF !?!?! .... no fx ... Wait a minute ... the tone, the whack ... the soul of it is there !!!! ... " then my eyes pop off and now I'm blind. Perfect lesson for the SRV fan that wants that feeling in every song. Best video ever !!!!

[@cece86ita]

New SRV video = instant like

[@equinn2434]

agreed

[@michaelharacopos6550]

not enough comments acknowledging this mans crazy talent. That ending solo was bad ass you killed it

[@francobaby1005]

A video about my favourite guitarist, done by my favourite youtube guitarist? Never clicked this fast on a video before in my life!

[@tmatheson54]

Dude every time I watch you I’m always amazed with your excitement and passion for playing the guitar. It’s great how you breakdown these awesome players. Now someone needs to breakdown your guitar playing. I think you are one of these awesome players. Right on the fretboard!

[@petergoestohollywood382]

You’re by far the most inspired/inspiring guitarteacher in the whole of youtube period. There! It had to be said. No, really, I hadn’t picked up my guitar in like years. Just didn’t want. But now watching you I’m instantly jamming along!!! Thank you so much.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Ha, that’s great to hear brother, the whole point of me doing these videos is that hopefully someone out there is inspired to pick up the guitar and play! That is my mission :)

[@alfiehenshall688]

One thing i'v noticed Thom when various people describe Stevies tone is that they forget to mention that Stevie often played in the 'in between ' p/ups -i.e neck & middle position. He doesn't on numbers like 'so exciting' - often played on neck p/up. You played that VERY like Stevie ! If i close my eyes i would swear it was Stevie 👍😉🎸😎

[@bearzden]

Great demo/lesson.. The notes seem fairly easy but it's the technique that makes it work..Stevies the man..but so are you my friend....good stuff..👍

[@mssjoseph8650]

i really needed this lesson thank you; I love SRV so much he is the best blues guitarist that ever lived (my opinion) RIP master,only good people who left too soon

[@briwatson5932]

Stevie did 2 things... He either made you want to pick up a guitar and dedicate your life to it, or stop playing for life!

[@A_Final_Hit]

*How to play guitar like Stevie Ray Vaughan* 1) Be SRV 2) There is no step two.

[@onemoremisfit]

There was only 1 SRV.

[@harveysida8313]

Well I’ll be dammed love this guy,used to play the guitar actually got quite good but had to run a business and broke my hand, sold all my guitars just brought a a cheap squire and started playing again 10 years on thanks to watching this man forgot how much I loved it but I’m a very bad guitar player now as never got my hand fixed,but love these lesson

[@jakobkelly5205]

Get your hand fixed and get back into it :)

[@HektorBandimar]

I just never realised how much intricate technique was involved in Stevies playing. Fantastic. Great video.👍

[@douglaschristine8387]

I love the way you talk when you're explaining something. You make me laugh 😂 lol. Always enjoy your tutorials. I've watched you on your other lessons and you sound like a different person, I like the funny one. Rock on 🤘

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks Douglas, in the beginning, making videos was all new, one has to grow into it. I guess now I’m more comfortable just being myself in front of the camera. It was kinda awkward in the beginning!

[@brocluno01]

Nice explanation of all the techniques involved - well done. These music breakdowns are the best way into the "heart" of the actual piece. More please ...

[@salzulli6290]

Some things I learned from observations. 1: Have a good backing band/track. That's vital to getting the groove down. 2: Have a good grasp on Funk Rhythm. He tended to use funky riffs and rhythms in both soloing and riffing. 3: Learn the appropriate phrasing. Take from your own blues influences as well. Don't be afraid to build off his sound Then it's all mechanical like in this video.

[@robkeogh4593]

Man i love this type of lesson. Only new to the Channel and got straight onto Patreon. Gotta support this type of content

[@sebfreshnckf3504]

That riff is so Deep Purple Black Night'ish, it's great Dude 😎

[@shaunbaker4018]

The riff is from so excited

[@kervinrodriguez1833]

Love your channel, your guitar playing is amazing. I would love to see you cover Rory Gallagher

[@felipeandresmartinezmartin1657]

Yes!!!!! This please ☝🏼

[@GuitarPilgrim]

hmm, many seem people seem to want a video on Rory Gallagher, I might do it (probably have to practice a lot first ;)

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

@@GuitarPilgrim You will do justice to him since you are really a great player, but you are also a great teacher for us non-guitar players. You have an amazing sound and also a humility with the greats that have come to hone their art. BTW I also sub to Wings of Pegasus, since he is also a great human being.

[@absoledge]

Guitar Pilgrim a lot of those requests probably came from me :)

[@GuitarPilgrim]

@@absoledge haha, well Rory was one of hell of a guitarist so I understand brother!

[@buddybolden846]

Guitar Pilgrim, it is a pleasure with you ☺️ thank you for putting it down so straight. And thank you using YT; so everybody can put it down easily. I am a bit older than you and had to work it out by hearing records and visiting concerts wich is a good way too. You bring your exercises clear, easy and light wich is a pleasure. Thanks! ♥️

[@tonybalsam]

You're my favorite Blues Guitar teacher on KZbin ❤️

[@dennisk.3909]

I'd love to see you do this live on stage with a real band!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

It's all in the right hand. Stevie's right hand was a constant sledgehammer. Songs like Rude Mood and Pride and Joy and Cold Shot are as much about the right hand as the left. I never really even thought about it because as a teenager I just copied him so much but I was playing around an older guy and he was seeing me play Pride and Joy and he was like "Man how do you keep your right hand doing like that???" and I was like "well I never really thought about it...." but it's all in the right hand. John Mayer also said "you might capture that intensity of Stevie for a few moments a night but Stevie MAINTAINED that intensity and that's the difference!" Very true words.

[@fritzbailey7484]

Easily the most slept on guitar youtuber. Keep it up man!!

[@cfsotto]

Thanks for sharing with us this amazing technique. Greetings from Buenos Aires

[@ianstewart496]

the excitement i got when I saw a new Guitar Pilgrim video on SRV was insane. This guy is awesome!

[@shadykiwi69]

Well I know it’s impossible for anyone to sound look and play like the great Stevie Ray but mate I absolutely love how you play and bring back the sound the style the feel that to me is and will always be my hero. My only complaint is you don’t play the whole song. That would be amazing. Keep up the awesome work you do bringing these videos. Thanks

[@rizalomar4377]

thank you coach!!!❤

[@ferpirata76]

Great guitarist and teacher. Thanks 👏👏👏👏

[@StonefieldMusic]

That little upstroke at 00:53 (and a couple other times) was ALL SRV. Tasty. Nice tutorial.

[@VaroujMahtesi]

This is my first time coming across your channel and I have to say - I absolutely love your energy.

[@eugenesignorini8270]

Your videos have become instant clicks for me. Love the way you take these different guitarists styles and then break down the techniques in a step-by-step approach. And all done in about 8 minutes. Great stuff. Thanks for keeping them coming.

[@donnygatz5260]

Killer video mate. Exactly what I was looking for. Cheers

[@stevesstrings5243]

Down here in Texas, we love SRV!

[@Poetically_Incorrect]

Down in india it is no different bruh

[@briwatson5932]

We do here in the UK too! :) He's The Real Deal.

[@absoledge]

I know you've done video on hendrix and touched on his muting style but a video on that specifically would be fabulous,thanks already for all the quality vids!

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I have a video on that technique on my patreon channel for v.i.p. supporters

[@rvbend2220]

Still passionate and enthousiastic!! Thanks for reminding me this song so great to play! Right in the mood of Cold shot

[@MustafaBaabad]

Amazing and sincere Presentation! Cheers from Indonesia.

[@johnw4659]

Great lesson! Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@sciexp]

Thanks for sharing the video. Just one comment if nobody has said it already... To mute the six string you can use also your index finger, as if you were playing a power chord with the root note on the 5th string. That's an alternative to use the thumb... One thing is to sound like someone, and another thing is to play like someone... As you said, when there's a will there's a way. 😉🙂 Thanks again

[@brunobcbo0]

Love your videos!!! Brazilian fan here!!! Regards 🤜🤛

[@What_If_We_Tried]

GP >> you are an excellent teacher and player. I really appreciate your tutorials.

[@christopherwilson2586]

Great lesson, would like to see you do one breaking down the solo bit.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thx Christopher, good suggestion, if the video does really well, I might do that

[@eieioh50cond47]

Saw your 100 riffs video. Loved it. WOW.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Thanks Eileen, glad you liked it!

[@worshipemmanson1675]

Wow genius 🤩👊🏻🎸❤️

[@ikeyshuster9801]

Very interesting way of teaching... Haven't seen this... So far so good

[@salvatoregior9997]

Thank you for this great guitar lesson on such a legend as SRV

[@RichTones]

Sounds great nice breakdown of the techniques!🎸

[@perfectfan2006]

having a rock solid rhythm section is the whole key to his abilities ..

[@themayor6836]

No having a " rock solid rhythm section follow his groove and mood is the whole key to his abilities". Double trouble ALWAYS followed SRV's groove.

[@mattnobrega6621]

SRV is amazing and I love his music. I love his verify of little wing too.

[@panpanny]

Tom, Pls do the video about Phillip Sayce

[@GuitarPilgrim]

To be honest, I never heard of him. Just checked him out, he can play! he's pretty awesome indeed!!

[@ppvk2610]

That's one of my favourite songs, specially the el macambo version. Just couldn't help smiling as soon as you start the solo part... great.. Though in your lesson you seem to forget to mention the characteristic upward stroke he often uses.. While you play it, right there at 6.53 Een soort van snik... in zn gitaarspel 😃

[@derdachshund]

We need the full version of your take on So Excited. Now! Great sound.

[@ricardooliver1549]

Excelente, obrigado pela aula, interpretação espetacular de SRV.

[@thinkingindian3308]

What a brilliant lesson. Thank a ton Bossman!

[@saxonsteve]

AWESOME LESSON!!!! MORE BLUES LESSONS WOULD BE GREAT!!!!!

[@Dman85612]

How do you get to be as good as Stevie Ray ? By not playing in your bedroom and playing in front of anyone and everyone. He honed his skills by playing with , jamming, and very importantly listening .He collected and listened to all sorts of blues. Also he used his ear and I realize that teaching requires naming things but Stevie , Hendrix , and all great players even those immersed in theory when playing live forget it all and just play. One of the greatest improvisors ever said " Learn everything you can about your instrument then forget it all and just play." George Benson summed up great improvisation in his quote , " there are no wrong notes just poor resolution." When we teach the pentatonic boxes we literally box in the students ...dont forget about notes above or below the notes use your ear to decide what sounds good and always target chord tones to end a phrase ..or common tones . The blue notes are 3rds, 5ths, 7ths , 9ths , 11ths and 13ths...they can be flatted and sharped .Improvisation is about creating tension and release...experiment with the above notes and add them to the boxes and most of all create your own voice on the instrument THAT is the main thing to take away from players like SRV.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

Hi Danny, I love that quote you said about learn everything and then forget it all and just play, reminds me of something Bruce Lee used to say 'Develop the tools, refine the tools, then dissolve the tools'' exactly the same thing!!

[@enricofiori7641]

Very beautiful video, thank you very much!

[@MDarkus3]

Great job! Thanks you for your video, it's very helpful. One guitarist that I would love to see you study is Albert Collins.

[@danwhitehurst9592]

In the video when SRV hits they open low E with his heavy strings and Strat tone it’s just indescribably awsome. Plus he has the nastiest guitar face.

[@nicola4198]

Thanks a lot for your videos! Great lessons! Please continue! Which stratocaster do you use? Some information about your set-up (ampli, effects)? Any videos about Joe Bonamassa? Thanks a lot!

[@keefahood9795]

Crazy timing I am literally learning this song! Thanks for the added help! 🙏👍👍👍 Oh yeah how fun is playing this along to the background track 😯

[@jakeallen1094]

You sir, are as good as gold. Thankyou.

[@CrazyHenkie777]

Excellent playing Thom....!

[@fredflintstone8048]

Can't get enough of your SRV playing..

[@gonicjon]

Great lesson..... great encouragement

[@elloumimehdi5786]

I was waiting for so long for this video

[@alfiehenshall688]

Great playing , you nailed stevies sound 👍🎸

[@randelbasilio2206]

I love the playing and the way of teaching! Subscribed dude!

[@mwyatt222]

The best way to learn how to play SRV is on an acoustic w/ a cut away. After you learn to hammer out his songs on one when you play them on the electric you understand the attack SRV used. IMHO. Texas is full of guitar players that sound just like him, same tone, same heavy gauge strings, heavy handed attack. My bass player ran one of the largest open mic blues jams in the state for years and was Smokin Joe Kubecks bassist as well. We've seen hundreds of players that have SRV down. Several legit youngsters over the years, kids 10-12 yr.s old. I frankly have heard enough but impersonation is the highest form of flattery and Stevie was a friend and a legend.

[@woodsie831]

Outstanding video. Thank you

[@thesimpleeastern]

You are a very good teacher.

[@rogerlittreal642]

Thank you for sharing!!!... Very nice!!

[@theicecreamfamily8648]

Such a great lesson, anyone who would give that a thumbs down doesn't deserve thumbs. What else more do you want in a lesson? Anyway as always keep up the great lessons.

[@MagJr1981]

Great job sir. Thanks for this lesson. 🇧🇷👋👏👏👏👏

[@otrdriver6767]

Another teaching moment. Thank you.

[@felipeandresmartinezmartin1657]

Such a good quality videos in your channel as always, thanks for the knowledge 👌🏻long live to Blues 👊🏻

[@fialovydest6077]

Thanks for lesson!

[@danielcourcelles5234]

Like always...just amazing!!!!!! Thx Pilgrim👍

[@jmic3016]

Could you take a look at Mick Ronsons work on ziggy stardust? Especially his solo from moonage daydream

[@rkrzbk]

Love this guy... what a trip. Keep it up dude! 🤟

[@TerryMasri]

Easier said than done. However you've done an incredible job of it!

[@Elias-ei7ks]

Boi I’ve been waiting for this

[@ellismcginley8695]

Great tutorial, thanks so much!

[@twinturbohenry]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@sergewerner497]

love your energy

[@patrickbrown8540]

You are such a talented player!! Love your videos!! 🤟🤟

[@merliphlan2]

Awesome video as usual !

[@tonyvogler7778]

Simply Awesome Guitar Pilgrim!

[@sinnisyt]

Literally have been practicing this all day. KZbin is listening to me.

[@SebastianGarcia-ln4sd]

A videeo about how to impro like John Mayer please!

[@jasonkeith9317]

If u can play like SRV then u can play like John Mayer.

[@christianrae5179]

There is a video on John Mayer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIeoqGiVnrZgp80

[@SebastianGarcia-ln4sd]

@@christianrae5179 yeah that one is cool, but more like a song tutorial, John combines SVR, BBking and jimmy hendrix styles into his playing, a video on scales or progressions for this would be awesome!

[@samme79]

@@SebastianGarcia-ln4sd John usually plays just minor and major pentatonic. If you know those scales you're good. Although occasionally John goes to aeolian or ionian (just minor and major scales respectively, which are like your pentatonic scale but with extra notes) After you're familiar with the scales, just listen to him and try to copy what he does.

[@christianrae5179]

@@SebastianGarcia-ln4sd Ah yea that would indeed be epic :)

[@jocallaghan]

Love these videos!

[@pastrana_knives]

Yeah!! I love your sound!!

[@robertciaschini7625]

Excellent! Thanks.

[@pedrolpz99]

Dude, i really love your videos, everyday i learn something new!!!!!😍😍😍

[@GuitarPilgrim]

that's great to hear brother! that's why I make these videos!!