This Guitar Part Is IMPOSSIBLE (Magic Sam's Boogie)

Magic Sam is one of the most underrated guitar players of all time, and his famous blues shuffle is the hardest guitar part I've ever tried to learn.
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[@doughull9287]

Thank You! To SEE someone actually try to figure out a lick/song like the rest of us, rather than teach or show they can play it! This process is so important to growing as a player.

[@andrewmccombs7347]

I don't think non-players understand that part. That's why they think that pro guitarists or even working musicians in general are doing something magical worthy of god-like praise... because they don't see the thousands of hours spent stumbling over oneself and feeling like your brain and hands are retarded, and if you happen to be unfortunate to live with a non-player who does not share your enthusiasm for struggling through long periods of sucking, it can be kind of frustrating to explain to them that you're sorry for burdening their ears, but this is the process which must be done. They just don't understand or put two and two together. Of course, one day, you'll hear them saying "Wow, he's good, isn't he?" like some devil mysteriously showed up and magically made you able to play something with the flick of his blood-pen. And still... they won't understand... this is exactly what Eddie Van Halen or Eric Clapton went through. They may be special, but they weren't born that way. They became that way through PRACTICE!!!

[@yak9147]

Thats what I was gunna say

[@timfletchermusic]

The way he calls the band back in and shakes his head and goes "YYYEEAAA!!" is the most rock n roll thing I've ever seen.

[@timfletchermusic]

@Philthy Casual YES I noticed this too. Proper old school RnB trick

[@terjeohrdegard4385]

This is literally what every band does

[@thebaneofyourexistence.3377]

@@terjeohrdegard4385 it really isn’t.

[@cm6string]

Yelling back “heyyy”>telling the band what count to come back in

[@triptusmiguelis9738]

Reminds me of Rory Gallaghers Cruise on out...

[@marcelgaryjames]

More of these please. Seeing your process for authentically learning this on the spot was helpful to watch.

[@fretgunk9522]

If everyone can please give a listen to Dont Owe You A Thang by Gary Clark this is very similar no?

[@TheBenb1999]

Gary Clark Jr definitely plays a bunch of stuff that sounds influenced by Magic Sam.

[@FogTub]

I appreciate your humility in not hiding the frustration of learning new stuff, and facing one's shortcomings. There's a great lesson there between the syncopated lines.

[@adamziolkowski2549]

Yes indeed!

[@FaintUnicycle98]

Lol yes , that’s why I’ve been recently interested in learning how to read music. It seems like the easiest way to learn songs

[@gavinw5469]

He needs to slow down. Going to fast the first time. No wonder he is frustrated. And he is playing it to straight.

[@FaintUnicycle98]

@@gavinw5469 I think he knows that. He doing it for the video. Frustration seems more entertaining than a video of him practicing to a metronome.

[@gavinw5469]

@@FaintUnicycle98 also, reading music is a lot harder than tabs, trust me. I am currently learning to read music, but it is no easy feat.

[@BlackMusicGenre]

This technique kinda reminds me of bluesmen R.L. Burnside. It makes me think of Poor Black Matte and Jumper On The Line . Magic Sam is definitely underrated IMO.

[@martingalicia36695]

Magic Sam is a very underrated guitarist. You can hear all the riffs Gibbons and Vaughan used in their body of work. Chicago blues at its finest.

[@rich_b.1487]

Agreed. I have also heard George Thorogood use these riffs in his playing.

[@ronj9448]

I don't think he's underrated. All the great blues guitar players give him the nod especially if they liked a raw west side sound.

[@murpsman]

Sam Maghett is one of my top all time fave blues musicians. I got to see him at the Ash Grove in LA in 1969 probably not long before he died. I think I have all his known albums.

[@mburtondavis]

It’s cool to see a professional watching and trying to play along with a video like us beginners

[@dodgedandle8311]

This is MENTAL: complete feel . I call this a window cleaner moment because as any guitarist knows there are some players that you listen to who make you feel like taking up Window cleaning 🤣😂 Keep at it Rhett 👍🏻⭐️

[@buffdoc46]

His tone, the way he fingers plucks, palm mutes and does pull offs is absolutely incredible. This has always been my favorite. Best part, not using a top of the line guitar, but gets amazing sound.

[@gavinw5469]

Fun fact: guitars don't matter as much as amps. Really they don't.

[@buffdoc46]

@@gavinw5469 I have 35 Vintage amps and guitars. Well aware my friend.😁 A good guitar player can make any guitar sound great.

[@se38005]

About the guitar, he is not playing his own axe, but has borrowed Earl Hookers guitar. Obviously this one is better than his regular one.

[@RidaHallal]

same happened to me when learning R.L. Burnside’s See My Jumper Hanging on the Line, couldn’t get it to sound exactly like Burnside, really difficult and very similar technique

[@sirstashalot7441]

Make this a series! Learning songs. I always forget to breathe when learning something difficult too 😂 My guitar instructor introduced this song to me a while back. Absolutely nasty tone, I love the hell out of it. I wish more songs like this existed.

[@joeurbanowski321]

Breathing..!! Yeah..! I forget to and then go into a coughing fit..!😩

[@Shadezman76]

Rhett show's the every guitarist struggle of learning something new relative to their skill level. And to top it off, by ear none the less

[@Alex-eo9of]

Blues players from back in the day, who play with their fingers, always have some cool rhythm and syncopation techniques. Love this stuff

[@davidhoxit4274]

I love the study of highly syncopated musicianship, it is humbling In the power and timing. This is an example of that complex advanced sound we all love! I have only nailed this once in my lifetime, so I have much to learn! Thanks Rhett!!!!!

[@csxblackmusic]

Man. This clip and Magic Sam were both TRULY MAGIC. Thank you for sharing with us. The fact that he did all of this while singing too is ridiculous. RIP Magic Sam. Its also an acommplishment that you got this far in four days is a testament to your musicianship.

[@thmp3r]

This is valuable watching someone with far more skill on guitar struggling. Teachable moment, not everything comes easily, takes work.

[@martindunvegan270]

Great video ... thanks for sharing the process

[@bcook6960]

That tempo is crazy! It almost sounds sped up it’s so fast!! What a great performance.

[@guyturck2015]

I tried to play this for weeks, you got A LOT farther than I did. Thanks for trying and sharing your process, that's what I really learned from this vid. I'm gonna try again based on what you showed us.

[@justinsprotte4200]

Thanks for sharing these moments with us, Rhett. This video showcases really well what goes into understanding another player's technique, style and tone.

[@anttihartikainen6006]

What a great video, one of your best. Sick playing there and a really cool tone. I think you nailed it pretty well.

[@ultramanj]

If it makes you feel any better, I am loving your tone on this.

[@prairieschooner99]

Very inspiring. Whether to practice more or send my guitar through the wood chipper, I haven't decided. Think I'll give it a go any-hoo. Thanks for sharing this. I haven't hear it before. Very cool indeed.

[@lukethompson1041]

So cool to see you go through the process. Makes me realize everyone has to put in the work. Thanks!

[@tristanbouchonnet1461]

MAAAAAn this is the greatest kind of videos !! I love it !! It's a real insight in how you train your ears and learn songs without tabs !! Keep doing those !!

[@timchalmers1700]

Thanks for doing this. You make me feel better about the things that I struggle with, even though my things are much simpler. Consider it a service to humanity.

[@brendanoreilly2014]

You did great Rhett thxs for sharing

[@natalievelasquez2664]

Thanks for bringing up the music and style of playing of such a legit player. It was eye-opening to see you take on the process 🤘

[@danjacobson9476]

This is one my favorite videos that you've made - so cool to see you humble yourself like that.

[@chrisrussoroos6091]

Great vid Rhett- thank you!!!

[@creeping_deth2761]

Amazing vid. Really enjoyed this one

[@edseloliveira]

Hi Rhett! This is an outstanding video! I have been following you for a long time, and this is a really good. Just feels like so real!

[@johnbryant8828]

Thanks!! Have been playing again after about 30 year break. Watching you deal with the same frustrations, at the level you play. Are the same frustrations that I face at my level of playing. Shows that practice will pay off! Thank you!!

[@MichaelMYouTube]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks for posting Rhett.

[@SkinnyAl83]

I have been waiting for someone to cover this riff, really awesome! Thx!

[@matterask]

Nice to see some of the hard work that goes into learning something difficult.

[@jasonm3602]

GREAT! Thanks, Rhett. It's amazing to see a KZbin guitarist who isn't showing themselves playing perfectly. And that even great guitarists still need to put in the hard work sometimes. Good stuff, mate.

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

That is truly a mind bender of a riff you did well remember it was second nature to him after years of playing in that style i don't know if anyone could get up to his speed in a short time

[@isaacjohnson.]

Magic Sam's Boogie-hell ya! What a performance, love it. Love seeing you work through the piece-seeing the struggles and challenges, and the realizations is very helpful. Thank you for sharing that side and not just showing you nailing the piece.

[@71goaliemask]

This is splendid! Can't wait to try it...

[@jshearer94]

It is really cool and encouraging to watch a professional musician try and learn a song that is difficult for them. Seeing the frustration but also the time required! Very encouraging. Thanks!

[@YanYeiDei]

brilliant. thanks for show casing yet another amazing player from years ago. Really enjoyed this one.

[@rvnlvr0599]

This makes me feel so much better about me trying to learn songs. Started playing at 40 about a year ago and have been so frustrated when I can’t get something after a few tries. Great video 👍🏻

[@bluffhavenstudios]

Thank you for showing this Rhett

[@dchauser4]

I really appreciate videos like this. It's good to see that everyone struggles no matter how accomplished.

[@peterellison3478]

You did well! This is the Holy Grail of boogie. I've tried it myself and didn't get nearly as far as you. Magic Sam was magic.

[@jamalabdul2009]

Thank you Rhett!!!! There’s always a search for the next great guitar player and we often forget there are so many amazing players that aren’t household names right in front of us to discover! Going to be doing a deep dive!!😎😎🎸🎸🎸

[@paulcooper5748]

So glad you done this video this is one of my all time fav so awesome love it Good job.🎸🎶👍

[@hawkgeoff]

Really enjoyed this one Rhett. Kinda fun watching someone of your caliber working thru something like this. Very cool.

[@bluzfan190]

Thank you for honoring Magic Sam and keeping his music alive. The genius is that it is not only more complex than it may seem, the experience of hearing his voice and guitar is transcendent.

[@hearpalhere]

This is super cool Rhett! Glad to have discovered this amazing boogie man, I'd sadly never heard it before. Thanks for showing it to us and also your attempts at learning it. Boogie on!

[@Riverparkroad]

Duuude!!!! This was AWESOME!!!! It’s so refreshing to see professionals struggle like all the rest of us!!!! I can’t tell you how encouraging this was for me!!! Please do more of these!!!

[@weschilton]

OK loved watching you tackle this, Rhett. Don't give up!

[@williamgordon4610]

Excellent work

[@benjaminrmac9171]

Always wanted to learn this! Epic man

[@Superjet113]

Wow, you're right, that is amazing playing and sounding!

[@randolphgallagher7942]

Love this kind of stuff!

[@michaelbutler2312]

i want to thank you for giving exposure to the great magic sam and you for a really well done attempt at playing his song!

[@breeb2993]

Thank you for covering this. You just gained a sub! Keep up the fantastic work, your enthusiasm and respect to such a great piece of art is admirable my man.

[@wjb5150]

This was awesome! He was incredible. Great video. Ty.

[@bassmonsteradsit7160]

That was super awesome to watch. I've spent my 35+ years playing mostly hard rock, metal, prog rock and metal but have always had a love for old school blues and jazz, especially as it pertains to the rock realm. You sir are an inspiration to watch and listen to. I discovered you a couple years ago after having discovered Rick Beato's channel. I am so glad I did!

[@MrDavis-oz6uw]

Excellent video and great respect for Rhett

[@overdrive201]

Very fun video. Congrats! Hugs from Brazil.

[@ericinnc]

Thanks to you, I just learned about Magic Sam. I appreciate hearing about unknown guitar players that are now cherished. He played as though it was just natural with his own style. More please and thank you!

[@miller8084]

Very cool. Love seeing that old school style! We forget how interesting and talented these musicians were given the overall malaise we see in popular music today.

[@Hello-pl2qe]

Great video Rhett, love the woodshedding

[@Bangkokguitar]

You have a winner with this video. I believe most of us can relate to this; and there is a kinship in sitting together trying to figure out the secrets of the universe. Well-done and best to date, for me personally.

[@MrJumboblimpjumbo]

That challenge to go learn it myself really grabbed me! Great teaching Rhett.

[@briankuyken9788]

I really appreciate this video. You should definitely post more like this!

[@silcoxone]

Its these little nuances that each individual player holds as their standard because it was comfortable for them when they picked up an instrument. And in most cases self taught. So sometimes those fundamental bad habits evolve into a style or sound that grabs us and we want more! Love watching and learning across the guitar channels on the Tube! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

[@narvul]

Great video Rhett.

[@emmiejo1]

This is what makes learning guitar so much fun. Whether you have been at it for one year or for fifty. When a guitar player says they don't need to practice, a couple of things come to mind: they are lazy, have huge egos, or they are dead okay 3 things. Thanks for sharing Rhett, gonna go practice now. :)

[@johncox2552]

Exactly!

[@guilherme6818]

I'd really like to see more videos like this, very interesting to see your learning process

[@lightanddreamsphotography7140]

So inspiring, incredible effort, I'm sure you'll get it in the end :)

[@usernameinvalid2675]

Happy to see this film footage getting the traction it deserves I only by chance found it long ago and knew right off how damn good it was and who took from him ha One hell of a musician RIP Magic 💥

[@maximmunity2059]

This is by far my favorite video that you've done.

[@gabegossack3438]

I love Magic Sam. Thank you!

[@frontman62]

Great boogie riff and so good to hear someone talking about Magic Sam👍😎

[@deepspacepilot]

Gotta be one of the greatest guitar grooves and live performances, ever. Much quicker than the studio version.

[@geoffcrosby8]

Love how you work at your craft!!!!!

[@trampley]

West Side Soul was the first old school blues album I ever really got into. Love Magic Sam.

[@stephensuddick274]

Magic Sam was a giant, a guitar hero to many of us.

[@teletele9320]

thx for the video, haven't known this piece, and you gave me a challenge and inspiration which gave me the joy the last couple of weeks trying it and going on as i still can't master it furthermore it explained me some of the playing of one of my greatest influences john lee hooker which i haven't understood since i heard john lee hooker for the first time on cd 30 years ago when i was starting playin guitar

[@antalantal2366]

I appreciate Magic Sam's music more than a lot! Your difficulties in learning this syncopeted riff reminded me of my struggling in learning shake your hips by the Stones!

[@DocWhiteblues]

Paul Rishell and Annie Raines do a great version of this. Paul’s got the guitar part nailed and Annie plays some amazing harmonica.

[@shneaky45]

Every tutorial should be like this. Great way to teach by learning together

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

Welcome to my world. All of the phrases you used, such as “This is like relearning to play guitar”, “Visible frustration sets in” and “I can’t figure out what he’s doing right here” are like things I think when I’m trying to learn any song by ear, including “Mary Had A Little Lamb” (I’m not talking about the Steve Ray Vaughan or Buddy Guy version, just the basic version).

[@seanbaines]

Been there. SO been there!

[@brownsfan7753]

Way to stay with it!! Hard work always pays off!!

[@bradrehn1007]

That's why he's known as Magic! There are so many gifted, practiced, dedicated guitarists and musicians out there...then there are those rarified few that transcend logic, both in and out of their respective eras. Blessed be the art we can never quite grasp, for it keeps us all, thirsting! Wonderful video, thank you!

[@mhmoretti]

Seeing you progressively get closer is pretty awesome. That is a really hard piece for so many reasons.

[@edphaze6550]

This is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever posted! I’m going to try this on my lap steel.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Really enjoyed that. I was thinking "what is that", and then "he'll never get that"... it's like impossible. You did really, really well though. Other thought was the general vibe reminded me of Ten Years After "Going Home". Great job!

[@christopherhuntermusic]

Loved this video. More like this please

[@m.i.stapes]

I hadn't heard this before. My jaw freaking dropped when you played the clipped. That is awesome. Thanks Jack :) Thanks Rhett :)

[@TyphonKrazilec]

Thank you for that piece of music.

[@cgkuch4184]

Magic Sam was a hidden gem. I stumbled on that video and was instantly taken back. I was like wow!! This man was way on a different level. There are a few videos out there trying to emulate his style. Truly a one of a kind groove.

[@vicesquadpunk]

The only thing that keeps me going after decades of playing and writing is to know that absolutely, I cannot copy the greats with any true accuracy and, in return, no one can play my original licks and riffs with the intent and feel like me… without that somewhat simplistic and fragile thought I would have hung up the guitar years ago ✊️😊 There is no substitute for learning other players licks and styles but ultimately its a case of, "DO WHAT YOU DO and DO IT WITH PASSION" 🔥❤️🔥

[@faunoram]

Oh man !! I love this song ! This riff is pure fire !! Im a blues freak and this tune really got stock in my brain for years !! Great video !

[@joshbelis2376]

This is A1. Thanks fur this