THIS MASQUERADE (jazz guitar)George Benson

[timmerdonkey]

you are playing scales, arps, modes, you just don't know, yea your amazing but how to learn from you if you say you just play whats in your head, ha. love it though, I learn so much on you tube, wish I had this when I was young, I'm in the philippines now, lots and lots of time to play,

[freddym223]

@timmerdonkey thx for listening . i learned from listening to a lot of jazz ! jazz is a language . like sentences , phrases etc . just like when you learned to talk before you even knew the alphabet .check out my lesson #10 .

learn the melody first then jazz around it .

[SilvaLiberationFront]

what scales are you playihng off of? what key is this version in? the version im playing has a key signatue of Ab. But starts of with an Fmi7 to a Bb7.... anyways i played a Fmin pentatonic but sounds like poop. but the Eb works. but i think this song changes between keys and trying to figure what scaes to use. thanks

[freddym223]

@SilvaLiberationFront i'm playing this in Cminor (Ebmaj)your learning it in the original key Fminor (AbMaj)

if you read my profile and go through my lessons,you will see that i don't play off of scales,modes,arpeggios.caged chords etc. some of us older guys just play what we hear in our heads . not very sofisticated but that's how i do it . sorry i can't help you on scales . :-(

[ChetArrista]

Forgive my ignorance but Polytone means Solid state mixed with tubes in one amp? What maker do you like for this? thanks...I am new newest student. If you have a pay pal account I would send all the dough I owe you!

[freddym223]

@ChetArrista i guess i don't understand . polytone is pure solid state. many years ago all of us jazz guys in LA where playing benson tube amps that Howard Roberts and his buddy were making in a garage . very good ! i owned 3 of them . but polytone pure solid state is the best warmest fattest amp i ever heard . mine has a 15 inch speaker . i think the newer ones are better than the old ones . but please send me lots of money ! lol !

[ChetArrista]

@freddym223 OK...Now I get it...Polytone is not a TYPE of amp it's an actual maker of amps. I just never herd of them so m. I ill look into them. As always, thanks. I am in a trio and we did a version of a tune called "Just Squeeze Me" last night...very cool!

[ChetArrista]

Thanks for getting back to me on your amp sound. I guess you use your "Cube 60" on a lot of the videos you have posted. I have a Fender Reverb Delux but it's so damm loud...I want beautiful bell-tones and a rich sound at LOW volume...hummm, maybe I should think more about what sound my hands are making rather than always searching for the "right" equiptment! Thanks Mr. Freddy

[freddym223]

@ChetArrista lol ! yes touch and ears are more important than amps and guitars. i got rid of my fender hot rod deluxe because you had to crank it up to loud to get a decent tone. i've given up on tube amps . polytone amps to me are the best for a warm fat balanced tone . but they ain't cheap and there reliability is questionable . but i love mine !

[boomerang905]

I insist...you are really good! Thanks for sharing.

[freddym223]

@boomerang905 thank you very much ! but i insist . i have no idea what i'm doing ! LOL !

[boomerang905]

@freddym223 : D  It's just beautiful though...that's called talent!

[freddym223]

@boomerang905 thx again boom ! after 23 years playing nite clubs 6 nites a week ,even a dummy like me, can learn to make a little music . :-( LOL ! stay cool amigo !

[freddym223]

@boomerang905 excuse me JEN. amiga ! guess i screwed that up . :-(

[scottberk55]

Wow, never knew this was written by Leon. Excellent!

[freddym223]

@scottberk55 yep ! he wrote some great stuff !

[meromiro]

Perfect execution, I loved your style.

[freddym223]

thank you very much meromiro ! also thx for favorites !

[tromboneJTS]

mellow and sweet

[freddym223]

thankyou very much tromboneJTS ! also for favorites and subscribing !

[Korsaro1]

Freddy, grande classe !

[freddym223]

thankyou very much Korsaro1 !

[stopthatnoise]

wonderful mood and very sweet tone

[freddym223]

hi stopthatnoise ! hey. thx for checking this out.and also for subscribing !

[musicrat51]

Great style, not unlike Tony Mottola!

[freddym223]

thx so muchmusicrat51 ! lots of people tell me my style is kind of like Tony mottola, funny,but i have not heard him but a few times. i listened mostly to Barney Kessel,howard roberts and joe pass.oh.and thx for subscribing !

[amber123446]

Ok freddy, thanks and let me know when Corcovado be ready, ah, take care of your eyes s very important. I pray not having hurricanes this season in Miami.

[amber123446]

I love your version freddym, I know you play brasilean bossa and songs from Jobim. Do you play quiet night of quiet stars? (Corcovado). This is a beautiful melody. If you do, please thanks in advance freddym and let me know.

[freddym223]

hi amber123446 ! yes i've played corcovado almost every night for many years in my  nite club days. i love all Jobim's music. i'll put it on my list. i'm dealing with some eye problemas right now. stay safe from those hurricanes mi amiga ! :-)

[ReeNaissance]

oh i really love this! great job! :D

[freddym223]

thx for commenting ReeNaissance ! i've always loved this tune !

[userkdm]

like Your version, thank You posting all those nice guitarmusic

[Henkka2801]

so nice!

could you please please send me an arrangement (of how u combine chord-melody-play)? :)

raudulfr@gmx.de

[freddym223]

@Henkka2801 sorry but i don't have anything like that written down.i just play by ear.

[Henkka2801]

@freddym223 k no matter^^ i did aswell, couldn't wait :)

[thunderb4]

Thanks once again Freddy for the hard work youve put into playing the guitar as you do.It is such an inspiation to so many of us aspiring always learning guitarist out here.I enjoy your work,as well as that of Vic,and Kees you guys are teachers,and preformers,sharing those timeless tunes with us thanks so much ,may God bless..

[freddym223]

thx for taking the time to comment thunderb4 ! nice to be mentioned along with Vic and Kees,to wonderful musicians !

[guitarmanpollard]

freddy its guitar man again i would like to get some of the tracks were can i go or what can i do this grove makes me feel to just hold some one and dance i sure in your club years you got a lot of that i am a young person but love thouse type of music hats off to you freddy this is a next song for me to practis

[freddym223]

@guitarmanpollard i make my own backup with the software "band in a box".you can get a free trial on the internet.you will love it !

[milowagon]

at last real guitar playing thanks

[freddym223]

thx for the nice comment and also for sub milowagon !

[jepbecke]

Absolutely smoooooth! Wish I could play like that. LOL!

[freddym223]

thank you very much jepbecke !

[amber123446]

Oh my god Freddy is awsome the way you play that guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[darkworldx]

Like!

[MarceloBatista1]

THIS IS THE GREAT GUITAR PLAYER FREDDYM!!!

Very very TASTEFUL SOUND in YOUTUBE!!! He knows a lot and ... the principal: HAS MUCH MUCH MUCH FEELING. That's it.

From BraSil,

Marcelo Batista

[freddym223]

hello MarceloBatista1 (maestro of jazz harmonica ! ) always nice to have you visit !

[YoungShottaOnline]

Very nice. One of my favorite songs.

[freddym223]

thx YoungShottaOnline ! mine to

[WDux]

You're a monster Freddie!

[freddym223]

thx WDux ! aloha

[santiagolpch666]

very beautiful, thank you for sharing this

[freddym223]

thankyou for watching santiagolpch666 !

[CanyonTide]

So beautiful!

[freddym223]

thankyou CanyonTide !

[STEVENSSONG]

GREAT!!!!

[freddym223]

THX STEVENSSONG !

[SIRONEDRAGON]

Freddy That was fabulous !! : )

[freddym223]

@SIRONEDRAGON thx Ken ! you know me. always keepin it simple.no pyrotrotechnics.

[zencaper]

thank you Freddy for all the help

[zencaper]

Freddy

would it be possible for you to do a clip on your style of chord building ?

It would be most helpful to us who are "playing with" jazz

no pressure, just thought I would ask.

Thanks for everything

[freddym223]

@zencaper if you read my profile,you'll see that i just play the melody and stack notes below that sound okay without thinking of what chord it is

[zencaper]

Freddy

You have really mastered simplicity

what a wonderful player

Thanks for all your help, and helping me realize... that jazz isn't all about a million notes a minute

Roger :-)

[freddym223]

thx zencaper ! but i wasn't always like this . after loosing a couple gigs by playing too fast and too many notes i growed up LOL!

[seeliff415]

Wow, beautiful rendition! Hi from San Diego, CA.

[freddym223]

thankyou seeliff415 ! and thx for favorites !

[clewi1091]

hi freddy. really nice. do you use flat wound strings? thanks for sharing.

[freddym223]

no clewi1091 - i use round wounds and i'm not fussy.any brand will do.but i try to play without any scratchy string noise

[Harky1951]

Freddy, I just learned this one to play with my retired Chiropractor that stopped by to play last week to see how it would go. It was soooo much fun to have a lead guitar back up. My heart skipped a beat when I saw you had posted it. I wish I had Terry's gift for fancy words but since I don't....... THIS IS MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL!!

[freddym223]

@Harky1951 Thx Pam ! glad to hear you have someone to play music with ! lot more fun ! your words are music to my ears !

[tromboneJTS]

You are the white George Benson, but you have to sing your improvs over the guitar solo if you want to have the whole bag!

[freddym223]

@tromboneJTS - i can do that,but apparently you havn't heard me sing. lol

[casinofreak]

I love all your videos , smooth playing.

[freddym223]

thx for the kind words casinofreak !

[Fagapperd14]

Very nice version, sound great.

Rafael 

[freddym223]

@Fagapperd14 thx for listening Rafael !

[musicsmind]

Wow Freddy so beautiful ! God bless you for sharing so much Maestro. I love your taste in music and am very grateful for your lessond. Thank you!

Tommy

[freddym223]

@musicsmind hi Tommy ! thx for the kind words !

[Arriscraft]

awesome !!!

[freddym223]

thankyou Arriscraft !

[tammyx423]

I need to say it one more time!  You are so awesome, and i hope i will find a guitar teacher just like you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[freddym223]

thx tammyx423 ! i see your checking out my lessons.i hope they help :-)

[vw4groove]

Thanks for Sharing your knowless freddy

Im waiting to Listen Some funky Jazz Tunes or Bossa Jazz Tunes from you to learn in your Great simplified Teaching style...

Best wishes from germany

Volker

[freddym223]

thx vw4groove ! i posted bossa jazz tunes (wave)and (shadow of your smile)

[tedmatic]

Yeah, your the BOMB!!!!!

[freddym223]

thx for listening tedmatic !!!!!

[3grhappy]

are you from a big band before.. you play the guitar so good.. i wish i had you as my guitar teacher....

[freddym223]

thx 3grhappy ! no .i played the nite clubs with small groups for 23 years

[motokev]

Beautiful playing...long live the CUBE

[freddym223]

thx motokev ! yes the cube is great for the money

[danybad110]

You are so good !! very nice cover very nice guitarist and very nice tone man :)

[freddym223]

thankyou very much danybad110 !

[natgroup45]

Hi Freddy !!

I liked it so much , I must learn that stuff once .

Regards.

Nathan M.

[kenouman]

I wish you were my neighbor....

Leon Russell recovering from brain surgery according to his website...

[freddym223]

thx kenouman ! hope he'll get well and write another gem !

[martind287]

very nice, really enjoyed it. love anything benson.

[freddym223]

thx martind287 !

[boneyroney]

Freddie, I haven't seen any thing new from you in quite some time.. We miss hearing your work/play.. I personally, hope you are doing well.. P

[freddym223]

thx boneyroney ! 2 days ago i posted a tune.and before that "white xmas" and wha'ts new and green dolphin st. etc.

[timwarneka]

The run at 1:15 is magical! Brilliant!

[freddym223]

thx Tim ! this tune itself is magical !

[vw4groove]

Thank you for answer Freddy! How can i find the chords for this tune? Whats your Way to Know tbhe changes ? Its easier for me to find the right Single notes and harmonic Structure chords but Not all chords? So i don't find à good chord Change for this mascerate... Please give me à hint...

Now you are One of my Favorit guitarists Where can i hear your Tunes?

Best wishes

Volker

[vw4groove]

great theme great guitarist

thanks a lot for your time and the chord changes in your lessons

(sorry about my poor english I`m german, play guitar since 30 years and neve have an teacher so i spend a lot of time may be years to know what 521s are whitch substitutions possible and so on, same thing you teach in minutes)

Thanks a lot

i hope you are fine

best wishes from germany

volker

[freddym223]

thx vw4groove ! you speak better english than i speak German ! lol. happy pickin

[DeenMarie]

Loved your beautiful styling/rendition of this soulful melody. Thank you for sharing your talents with the YouTube family!

[freddym223]

thx for the kind words DeenMarie !

[Lachance8]

Very beautiful, Freddy! Yep we have white stuff all over the yard and on the mountains this morning. What is that? hahaha

[freddym223]

yep. not a good place to move to (arizona) lol

[Lachance8]

That's right! Don"t move to Arizona! I repeat don't move to the most beautiful state in the country. Oops, I mean don't move to the worst state ever! haha

[freddym223]

your such a cut up Brian ! hey,wait a minute.your Elizabeth! lol

[Lachance8]

Yep, I am the dork in the family! I mean I am the better half !haha

[ferdiez1]

u are inspiring thanks for your videos!

[freddym223]

thx for watching and favorites ferdiez1 !

[mightybisons]

Smooth, elegant, and beautiful. I have a little Cube 20X, and the tones are astonishing for such a small (and inexpensive) amp. I think I'll watch your video when I'm tempted to buy new gear rather than practice!

[freddym223]

thankyou very much mightybisons ! lol

[agisita]

LO acabo de descubrir y sabe es genial su estilo, gracias por compartirlo

[freddym223]

muchisimas gracias agisita ! losiento,pero no hablo espanol muy bien.:-(

[Westy196740]

I was thinking of purchasing a roland cube 60. What do you think?

Love this tune. I accompany a singer with this sone. Given me some solo ideas.

Thanks!!

[freddym223]

hi Westy196740.i use it mostly to record.i play on other amps

[ZetaFin]

Man, you are so smooth. Your playing is so fluid makes me cry! I really like the guitar and amp setup too! Keep on posting and teaching us grasshoppers how to really play the guitar.

[freddym223]

thankyou my child ! you must go through all my lessons,then it will be time to leave grasshopper.lol! thanks ZetaFin!

[zalp66]

Simple, but very effective.

[freddym223]

thanks for the nice comment zalp66 !

[userfixit]

Amigo.... this is my all-time favorite.

Every time I listen, I hear more an more of what makes an Artist an Artist.

Really nice tones for my ears.

Well Done.

-Basement Bob

[freddym223]

hi Bob,i almost didn't post this since it was just a quick arrangement i threw together for a student.glad i did

[CarlosPinto88]

You made this Roland Cube 60 sound better than a 2.000$ amp.

CP

[CarlosPinto88]

MAgic guitar.

Why dont we hear more of this time of music in our days?

CP

[freddym223]

hi CP. i guess people like rappin and shreddin better :-(

[ariefchristoph]

I would love to see you playing The Girl From Ipanema and Take A Five ;)

[freddym223]

thanks ariefchristoph ! i'll put them on my long list of tunes to do :-)

[voldpilot]

Freddy - you are fantastic, a joy to listen to

this is one of my favorites a beautiful number, please will you show us how to play it !

[freddym223]

sorry but my student that paid me for the lesson would kill me :-(

[thomasguitartube]

Great sound...!!!

[freddym223]

thanks thomas! love your blues work!

[lhoegee]

once again freddy 5***** for this exelent control of the gitaar well done my friend

[freddym223]

thanks for the stars lhoegee! you should give this a go.fits your smooth style :-)

[EdMuirton]

I never tire of this video Freddy! Excellence! Beautiful sounds Sir! Cheers!

[freddym223]

thanks Ed ! i wish more tunes were written like this,makes it fun to play !

[JRBain7]

This is absolutely fantastic. Very tastefully executed indeed, with lovely tone. My compliments to you.

[freddym223]

thankyou very much for such a nice compliment JRBain7!

[guitargod97]

freddy - your playing always slays me! Every note inevitable and singing from somewhere deep inside. Amongst the best I've heard.

Question about Band-in-a-Box: which modules do you need to create an arrangement like those you create? Thanks!

[freddym223]

thanks guitargod ! i just have B in a B. no modules.just type in chords and pick a style,great program!

[santico666]

freddy did you transpose this standard? I think is in C but Im not shure, nice work love the melodic minor on the impro

[freddym223]

thanks santico! i think the original key is Fmi. i played it in Cmi because the student i arranged it for sings it in Cmi.

[JazzEthics]

Had to come back for another listen on this Freddy! Sweet! have you seen they just released a Cube 80 amp? It boasts a few more bells and whistles and a bit more power for larger gigs,,,,,

[freddym223]

thanks Lar! but please, don't tell me these things.i don't want to be tempted.lol

[boneyroney]

Hi Freddy, Great Job...Can you help some of us others in computer land learn this ? What kind of amp do you use for your nice tone ?

[freddym223]

hi boneyroney! i'm using my roland cube 60 here.check out "more info" upper right

[freddym223]

sorry but it wouldn't be fair to my student that paid me to arrange this tune for him

[JesseGuitar07]

great work as always:)

[freddym223]

thanks Jesse!!! your last video blew me away man!!!

[stevecherm]

nice sound freddy. regards to you and merlene.

[freddym223]

thanks Steve! best wishes to you and yours!

[Jazzwayze]

Hi Freddy...

I am back... Smooth, melodic and relaaaaaaxing! Nice one... Still haven't had the surgery! So I am posting again anyhow..

Regards John

[freddym223]

thanks John! i didn't know till now i had to approve your video response,but it;s gone now

[dronai]

Hi Freddy, Is the backing track "Band in a box" software ? Great arrangement ! I'm learning how to do this. Are you using the chords you taught in the videos, or different ones to get those melody notes on top ?

[freddym223]

hi dronai,yes, i use band in a box..most of these chords are different.these are for chord melody playing

[lhoegee]

thanks freddy one of my favorite

from george benson 5 stars

[freddym223]

thanks for the stars lhoegee!

[captaindomingo]

excellent !!!

ciao

Diego

[freddym223]

hi capitan! thanks for dropping by!

[Keesfarida]

Thats a lovely melody Freddy,you play this lovely song very nice,I play also a little like you,watch my;In A Sentimental Mood,warm regards Kees Nipius.

[freddym223]

thanks Kees! i;ve listened to your wonderful playing many times! best wishes freddym

[Keesfarida]

Thank You fore the nice comment on my Sentimental Mood;,but Iam a fan of you ,the song Tenderly ,I love the chords and harmony, Ive seen all your vids many times you have a great feeling ,keep on the good work ,cheers Kees.

[musicpaul2008]

tony mottola not died .bravo bravo its music your music enjoy my life thanks a lot

[freddym223]

thanks musicpaul2008! nice to be mentioned along with tony mottola!

[jinbey1950]

Nice playing.  I love it!

Cube60 sounds well, too.

[freddym223]

thanks jinbey1950! i enjoyed arranging this neat tune :-)

[nandukensen]

Impecable !!!!!!

[freddym223]

thanks for the kind word nandukensen!

[guitargod6997]

Sweet interpretation of a great song, Freddy! Are you using Band in a Box for your backing tracks? You really get a great sound.

So you do some teaching? I think your video lessons are great. Never let the music stop...

[freddym223]

thanks guitargod6997! yes,i make my own backup with band in a box :-)

[freddym223]

and yes,i do a very little teaching

[dziepiejazz]

Very nice playing Freddy, i love it!

[freddym223]

thanks for listening and your input dziepiejazz!

[stringbender57]

Freddy, you amaze me even more each time you post a new video! I enjoy your playing SO much. So smooth and so melodic! If I ever make it to Arizona again I want a lesson or two from you. Keep posting. Thanks for mentioning your amp and settings. I like the Roland Cube 60. Nice sounding compact amp!

[freddym223]

thanks stringbender57! there you go,making my head swell again. lol!

[Bflatblues55]

Had a sing at this tune just today, Freddy. What a beauty. You are so awesome to listen to!

[freddym223]

thanks Carole! i love to listen to your beautiful singing as well!

[jazzyfrank]

really nice & smooth

[freddym223]

thanks Frank! so glad to have my favorite guy singer on YT drop by!darn good on the guitar also!