Hot Rockabilly Guitar Lesson #1 - TONE AND LICKS

[@spiralfirst6488]

I accidentally clicked on this video and although I'm not into rockabilly guitar at all, I'm very impressed with this. When someone is passionate about a subject and has talent, it comes across and makes for an excellent video. Splendid stuff.

[@tommein]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisadie1432]

Amazing. I am deffo going to try more of this stuff 👍🎸

[@Born2RiffRock]

Gosh in the 70s no one would show us anything. I've loved this guitar since I was 15. I'm not the greatest but play every single day. Its a part of my life and thanks to guys like you I keep getting even better .

[@tommein]

I remember those days too! No KZbin and definitely couldn't find tab for any song you wanted... Had to learn by slowing down LPs and rewinding cassettes over and over. Makes me happy to be able to share a little bit on KZbin with people! Keep on rocking my friend!

[@fostexfan160]

Yep.....all I had was a book called Lead guitar by Harvey Vinson. Couldn't make sense of it ....I still have it and the flexi disc for reference. Learnt a lot more since then

[@regularnimnule9715]

Zero fluff, 100% content. Love it. Subscribed.

[@tommein]

Thank you Spud! More to come!

[@alexbostelle287]

We here so much about Jazz, pop, folk, bluegrass , rock guitar mastery....this a welcome change....and come to think of who doesn't love the sound of a A 7 13 flat 9 , flat 5 with whammy bar

[@tommein]

damn that is a tasty chord! Spicy!! Thank you for watching Alex~! PS My favorite spicy chord especially for endings is a Minor/Major9 ... yum!

[@tommein]

Let me know what you all think! I had fun figuring out how to do this video and am looking forward to doing a bunch more.

[@jr242365]

Having been in the technical training business for forty years (and still working at it), I've had the opportunity to observe and practice many different techniques and styles of "Getting the message across". If this was your first instructional video, you are definitely on the right track. Your introduction, overview, and demonstrations were spot-on in my opinion. From what I've just seen, I believe your audiences will get a lot from this and future productions.

[@lakemaniac]

you look cool,sound great,and lots of compassion in your explanation!!!!! thank you

[@tommein]

@@jr242365 Thank you ! I really appreciate it! Ive worked at it and am tryign to get better with each video!

[@tommein]

@@lakemaniac Thank YOU!

[@erestube]

This is a fantastic lesson. You're a great teacher and video producer. I hope to be learning a lot from you!

[@curtisrobinson9696]

Thank you so much. None of my guitar teachers growing up taught me this style and I really wanted to play it

[@williamkertesz9071]

The best teaching technique ever you’re the best… I pick you as my new teacher. Thank you

[@stiiimes]

25+ year player, countless records & tours under my belt, i never stop picking up ideas for the riff arsenal 👍 cool gear, smooth playing, thanks for sharing!

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching!

[@Born2RiffRock]

Tom you have a knack for teaching please don't stop many of us are hungry to know our instrument proficient..

[@tommein]

Thank you! New one coming this week!

[@brentlutz9710]

I love that you show that you don't have to break the bank to get an awesome legit tone. Great advice and playing.

[@justiceforall6412]

As a pro player of 30 yrs, I usually watch these vids for entertainment value. I have to say, not only did I enjoy the video, but your playing is excellent and your advice is sound. Keep on rocking. Great job!

[@tommein]

Thank you so much!

[@justiceforall6412]

@@tommein You deserve it.

[@richardc2803]

I now fully understand the need for a compressor. Any suggestions on mid range and high range that I should consider ??

[@justiceforall6412]

@@richardc2803 I like the MXR. It's simple, works great and is reasonably priced. I got mine off of Craig's list so I saved even more. I prefer things to be simple. Lots of bells and whistles just complicate things IMO. So the MXR works fine for me.

[@richardc2803]

@@justiceforall6412 what model? I see an MX102. m132 a d M76??

[@peterszakal]

It is excellent how detailed your lessons are. YT is full of videos where the teacher actually hides the technic, you Sir on the other hand cut it to small, digestible parts which are understandable for a beginner like me. It adds more fun to practice. Thank you for your work!

[@tommein]

You are very welcome

[@gregdylan]

I've just started getting into rockabilly and this is a great tutorial on some basics. Cheers mate.

[@adamlewis8507]

I have been playing guitar for a long time but have always had a hard time figuring out my specific sound. However, after watching your videos, I can see that I have always wanted to play "rockabilly" style guitar, but just didn't know it. My current rig is a PRS Sonzera 20 amp, and for my pedal board I have a ODR 1 overdrive pedal, an Ibanez tube screamer pedal, and a small stone (like a phaser) , and a Liquid Chorus pedal. I now see that the reason I wasn't getting the right sound is because I didn't have the pedals that you have on your rig that gives you an iconic rockabilly sound. I currently have a Gretsch G2420 Streamliner Hollowbody guitar and a Custom American Telecaster. I am so happy that I found your channel because it's help me to find what I want my true sound to be. Thank you again and I look forward to watching more of your videos. :)

[@tommein]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@ilgiglio1624]

hello mister rockabilly, excellent teacher, thank you for the exemplary and complete way that can also be used by the beginner

[@jonchilds1637]

Really, really great explanation and demonstration!! Makes me smile seeing Brian Setzer mentioned - I remember when he was one of three scruffs pushing their first album. Now look at him! Who’d have thought back then there was such a monster talent waiting to get out?!

[@tommein]

Thank you! I know, I remember before that album came out and rockabilly revival was still kind of underground, then the Stray Cats hit MTV and blew up! Good times!

[@dorindadavis8536]

I remember seeing Stray Cats in concert back at the very beginning. It's the ONLY concert I ever walked away from with bruises on my hands from clapping so hard! Awesome!

[@Learnamericanenglishonline]

What does the box of Altoids do? Great work! Thanks!

[@tommein]

It keeps me surprisingly fresh!

[@tommein]

My friend Paul pointed out that there is a typo in the tablature for lick #1. The 3rd note should be an F# so the tab should read 7 not 6. Apologies

[@michaelbadran2970]

+1 ... I finally figured that out after playing and rewinding the video eleventy times 🤪. Me: hey that’s the 7th fret not the 6th 💡💡💡

[@nicoengerer5959]

Uff, thx - I thought I was wrong 😎

[@Fatalstar08]

You have a very encouraging charisma about you...thx for this!!!

[@nathanmarshallmusic]

Best rockabilly lesson I've ever seen! Great teaching.

[@tommein]

Well thank you Nathan! I appreciate that!

[@wittvonwitt4403]

As a rockabilly guitarists this is so hip! The world needs more hep cats

[@tommein]

Thanks man!

[@lfader]

Dig It ! 👍😎

[@agoogleuser3787]

Well. Less "Hep" cats. More Hip cats.

[@shanemartin8904]

YEAH IM WITH YOU

[@paul13ent]

Please do keep these videos and lessons going. The are brilliant. You have such an engaging and patient delivery. You’re a great teacher.

[@tommein]

Thank you so much!

[@timfronimos459]

Favorite music of all time.

[@ajspuhler]

This was so helpful. I’ve played acoustic guitar for over 25 years, but didn’t get my first electric (a Gretsch G2420 hollowbody) until just a couple years ago. I’m playing through a Vox modeling amp and even though it’s fun to fiddle around with all the different tonal options that are possible, it’s hard to learn specific settings to get specific sounds without just stumbling across them by sheer dumb luck. With this lesson, I can put together similar settings on my amp to what you’re doing with your tweed amp and pedal setup and get one of the sounds my guitar was really designed for. I’m really excited. The lead riffs are helpful too for an old rhythm-strummer who’s stuck in his ways. Thanks very much for posting!

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching!

[@joannebeauchamp5684]

Tom...Impressive lesson! You NAILED it! Getting into your Rockabilly RIG was VERY informative, as were all of your COOL licks to go along with it...KEEP ON PICKIN’!

[@tommein]

Thank you Joanne!

[@richstelmach9957]

Rock on Daddy-O !!!! Answers to all my questions. Great job and keep 'em coming. Long live Rockabilly!!!!

[@tommein]

Rock on my friend!

[@thomasd9237]

Thanks Tom.!. My g2622p-90 loves this kinda stuff.

[@stimeystrongwater]

Immediately subscribed. I love your playing style and your teaching method. Just picked my guitar back up after a 15 year break and have my eyes wide open! I finally have the patience to practice different styles and rockabilly is #1 on the list.

[@tommein]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching!

[@13thRaven]

I had the privilege of seeing brian setzer during the rockabilly riot tour, what a treat, what an artist, great lesson 😊

[@peternuss8682]

Funny just came across this channel after just ordering a inexpensive telecaster blue/green seafoam color guitar. LIGHTBULB MOMENT. GREAT TEACHER GREAT TEACHERING...WIN WIN

[@tommein]

Cool! Thank you for watching!

[@harisuno3295]

Bravissimo e molto esplicito alle spiegazioni. Congratulazioni

[@mikah4051]

My compliments. Excellent instructions.

[@johnmcwhirter2526]

This was fun and refreshing, thank you! Subscribed! Now, to hit the woodshed and practice these licks.

[@tommein]

Thanks and have fun!

[@eldene]

Great personality Tom. Love your lessons...More....More....More....

[@tommein]

Thank you Elden! More to come! :)

[@ScareVision]

I love this type of guitar playing, it’s definitely inspired me to pick up the guitar again

[@elliot79]

Man, good job, well summarized and pleasantly brought across. You have a pleasant manner and the licks are not too demanding for the beginning and yet are not standard. Thanks for your work. Greetings from Germany.

[@tommein]

Dankeschön! Thank you for watching!

[@jonathanhughes9281]

Fantastic video Tom! Concise, easy to follow and well thought out. 👍

[@zopilotesky3014]

Tom, Thanks for the gear and setup description. A big help.

[@tommein]

Thanks for watching!

[@roebuckmckinney]

Great video. I look forward to trying out these licks. Just for those who play a solid body guitar with humbuckers, I can get some nice rockabilly tones on my Les Paul by picking below the bridge pickup and playing with my amp's EQ and Presence controls. Presence is your friend.

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching clint! And thanks for the tip on humbuckers and rockabilly tone!

[@markpell8979]

Clint's right there, pick right next to the bridge on the LP, eq the amp to cut the bass but ramp up the mid and treble- according to taste but definitely turn 'em up. Turn on the 'bright' or 'presence' switch if you have that. Run the bridge pickup tone at 10, modulate with your volume pot. Same for a Tele I think but you're starting out closer to the zone.

[@rescd4]

Tom, just stumbled onto your site. I'm a big rockabilly and jump blues fan. Love your teaching style, just subbed. Thank You !

[@tommein]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@steve660917]

So glad I found this video!! Brilliant!!

[@davidwood351]

Great teaching style.

[@tommein]

Thank you so much!

[@ericj1332]

Great lesson and explanation. Plz do more. Subscribed immediately after watching.

[@tommein]

Thank you Eriq! Working on the next lesson as I type this!

[@charlestea3642]

Great video! I don't own a Gretch , I own a Gibson Firebird Studio with P-90's , still learning , but I'am getting close.to watch your teaching . You're an incredible player! Cheers!!

[@tommein]

Thanks Charles!

[@marceloharguindey159]

Wow man!! Great place to learn and enjoy!!

[@jessesummers4]

Yes thanks and the tab helps me a lot

[@wtffrankreich6873]

Good teaching video with tab and playing slow as well. Very good approach for rockabilly, keep on teaching that well, i love it

[@tommein]

Thank you Henri!

[@merwinjm]

On the first tab, third note, the 6 (on the B string) should be on the 7th fret. Also, love the lesson Tom. Thanks for laying out the basic effects to get "that sound" too.

[@A_A_ron-Phillips]

I had no idea it was that easy! That was so cool! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world!! 😃👍

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching Aaron!

[@StickMan...77]

Thank you, great video ,very helpful.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

I was well aware of achieving rocka B sound, but it’s always fun to learn variations from different players. Thanks 👍👍

[@edgarsnake2857]

great lesson, Tom. Thanks. You sound terrific and the licks are killer.

[@tommein]

Thank you so much!

[@mikesmusicden]

So great to see someone so skilled share their knowledge. Fantastic video - thank you especially for slowing down the tabs!

[@tommein]

Thank you Mike!

[@alpenzu6445]

Excellent, j’aime jouer differents styles et après avoir vu une belle Gretsch, il me vient l’envie d’essayer le Rockabilly. Thank a lot, you rock Phil in Paris

[@tommein]

Merci!

[@DETROITBULLET]

Thanks for this lesson i found and was inspired to look for a cool tone and found my 59 Dan Electro reissue filled the bill . still working on the riffs .. thanks man you rock B.B.

[@tommein]

Thank you!

[@chriscaskenette]

Great video and like someone mentioned, excellent production ! I love Rockabilly music. Looking forward to more of your videos!!

[@tommein]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@sunafukin333]

ファッションもギターも演奏も最高にクールだぜ！！

[@LS-ti1rz]

Your way of teaching is very engaging and easy to follow. Hopefully the videos can be just a tad longer. The 3 split view are definitely helpful. Thank you very much Tom.

[@tommein]

Upcoming videos may be a little longer. Thank you for watching!

[@sonerojatiwol3342]

Muy bueno. Aqui en España tambien nos gusta el hilly bily.Thanks a lot

[@tommein]

De nada!

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool! THANK YOU!

[@AndyRehfeldt]

Nice man. That was great👍🏼

[@tommein]

Thanks Andy!

[@rob5763]

Just found you. Liked and subscribed. Awesome rockabilly stuff. Thanks much,

[@tommein]

Thank you Rob!

[@xavierortiz2690]

These licks rocked Daddy O!

[@tommein]

Thanks Xavier!

[@abelortiz9867]

Hello Tom when are you coming with more Rockabilly lessons i been learning a lot from you Happy new year

[@tommein]

One coming soon!

[@maximuswedgie5149]

You really just helped me look cool for my wife. I was playing along with your video and she loved it. You really broke it down and slowed it so I can see what was happening. Great video!!!

[@tommein]

Nothing better than looking cool for your wife! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

Wonderful! You're one of the very best at explaining the techniques. Very deeply appreciated!

[@UncleTerry]

thanks for the great Rockabilly lesson..

[@raulsegovia5424]

you are great, appreciate it

[@llewstrutt150]

Excellent. The tab was amazing. I can’t read and yet I was able to follow what you did! You’re a great teacher man👏🎸

[@tommein]

Thank you!

[@michaelorourke7032]

Excellent video, very helpful with setting up a rig.

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching!

[@seymourstuff]

Very cool stuff ! Great job of tutoring the new young players.....keep up the good work

[@tommein]

Thank you Jim!

[@dustymojoden]

Glad I found you on this youtube... first thing is i now have a well set up rig, (still need the cutaway but that will come). Perfect. Subscribed and looking forward to the rest of your series.

[@lesart3446]

Thank you Tom from the UK

[@tommein]

Thanks for watching!

[@colindutnall360]

thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge, and especially doing it in a way that is easy to understand, very inspiring.

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching!

[@meowwoem6372]

spotted this last night and couldn't sub as i wasn't on a pc that i don't use for personal stuff. now i'm on my pc and just subscribed. i'm just about to have a look through your other lessons. i enjoyed this one. nicely done, mate.

[@tommein]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@meowwoem6372]

@@tommein i look forward to, hopefully, some more rockabilly lessons. you're good at delivering the information. i spent an hour last night using the thing with the diminished double stops and mixing it in with some country licks. it worked rather nicely.

[@whativelearnedonguitar4422]

Thanks for this, I don’t play Rockabilly but I’ll try playing some of these licks on my acoustic. Hope u get a million subs you deserve it!

[@tommein]

Thanks, that would be awesome!

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

THANK GERRY ! GREAT LESSON.

[@johnnytwokebabs]

Nice thanks 👍

[@barrygee2008]

Brilliant thanks mate love your playing and sound 👍🏽

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching!

[@PhilFeedback]

Great lesson video, thanks for posting this video! 👍

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching Phillip!

[@jamiewheeler]

Very cool and thank you very much, I am practicing those licks now, very clear and easy to understand for beginners like myself. I love the White Falcon, my dream guitar, cheers!!

[@gabyjvelez]

This is a quality vid, Tom. I'm going to incorporate some rockabilly into my musical vocab!

[@tommein]

Thank you so much Gabriel! Im glad to hear you found some cool stuff in it! Ill have more videos soon, on rockabilly and other styles too.

[@edwither8284]

Love it !that's exactly what I want to learn... Got my White Falcon ,tube amp ,and slap back.... I also play upright slap bass.

[@tommein]

Glad you enjoyed! Keep rocking friend!

[@pablojosegaleotti4145]

mi sensei!!! master of the universe GRACIAS !!!

[@tommein]

De nada amigo!

[@sniffableandirresistble]

Sounds excellent!!

[@madcowusa4277]

Beginner one year in on an acoustic, but this is some of the coolest stuff I've ever seen. Love the sound but can already tell this is going to take years to become somewhat proficient. GREAT VIDEO,.

[@tommein]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@scarletpimpernel6813]

Thanks Tom! I always played rock up to metal and now I'm done with it. So have my ears, they're still whizzing. I am going to try this rockabilly thing and see how far I can take it. My ears already volunteered to take it as far as I need to, hahaha😄. Inspiring stuff, keep it up!✋😁

[@tommein]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@josephhein9497]

You sound like me, man. Got tired of playing the same metal songs over and over for 20+ years. Decided recently to start fresh and chose Rockabilly. Cheers to your journey and mine!

[@darrylhubbard931]

Blabbermouth Darryl one more time. You make this so cool and easy. (It's not easy) Great video Mr. Tom!

[@tommein]

Thanks my man! I appreciate your support!

[@Skinhead-201]

Great stuff there Tom. Cheers and a Happy New Year from Bonnie Scotland.

[@tommein]

Happy New Year to you as well!

[@Skinhead-201]

@@tommein Thank you.

[@darrylhubbard931]

Tom... Awesome brother awesome!

[@danieldubreux2519]

Magnifique présentation Monsieur Tom le travail et votre talent . Merci merci ,Dan de Belgique

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Variety is the spice of life. Great video to expand my guitar horizons!

[@tommein]

Thank you for watching!

[@pauladkins9829]

That was fun Tom thanks⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@endoneswa]

Now thats the kind of video opening I'm talking about!

[@tommein]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@TheVatonaught]

I grew up listening to this kinda tune before it was called 'rockabilly'...still wonderful to feel it make my feets wanna dance.

[@jakemf1]

Great lesson! How about show us how to dial in a tone using one of those strats?

[@coolacadien]

I could listen to that sound all night long. Thanks for showing us how to learn rockabilly ends. Maybe you could show us some turn around as well. I will save your videos and keep re watching then to learn.

[@tommein]

Thank you! I love playing that stuff too! Turnarounds is a good idea, thanks!

[@ChuckThunder1111]

I have my eye on that orange Electromatic they got there!! I'm sure that would do the job!

[@alexanderlvt]

Very good. Now all I need is a cool rockabilly look like yours and I'm good to go. Thanks 😊

[@marceloharguindey159]

Love your look man!! Way to go!!

[@tommein]

Thanks so much!