Paul Jackson Jr - The science of rhythm guitar

[MrKate444]

do you know where to get the full version?? :)

[cuerollen]

Enjoyed this! Major!!!!

[Honesty4Peace]

I love this guy! He makes it look easy & fun.

It IS easy, when we've done our homework as he has.

He does not "dumb down" this lesson or talk too much. There is no tedious talk of fret-numbers, "TAB" or any other lame beginner's-crutch. He assumes that anyone intelligent enough to play music can count and knows the alphabet up to "G."

He gets right to the point, delivers the info and plays with beautiful feel & tone.

Good lesson from a fine teacher. Well done Sir!

[sparkelius]

How can 3 people not shake their booty to this groove...Gives you goosebumps...

[highintel]

wow.. your timing. Impeccable!

[MortimusGorgon]

love his guitar. is that a Florentine, or just a semi hollow Les Paul?

[MINEMURAKAZUYA]

AWESOME Backing!!!! Super great!!!

[jdizzleski]

...aaaaaaand that's how you play rhythm guitar.

[althedj]

Excellent stuff

[kewlfonz]

This sounds like the sort of guitar I've heard on all those soul disco records. Christ, how does he get that sound and feel? All those white rhythm guitarists sound so choppy and aggressive, but this black dude is so bloody smooth. I just can't figure out how he's playing so smooth???

Maybe he's using a soft pick? Maybe he's using less attack or force when strumming? God, this really sounds like a real, professional black studio guitarist...—probably because it is!!!

[89mikeymike89]

man that sounds good

[mdschneider1]

Cool rhythm playing - if you're confused on this, in addition to learning the note names on the fretboard, you will also want to brush up on how to build chords so that you can isolate specific chord tones in your rhythm playing. Learning the intervals between strings is a good way to do this and so is practicing arpeggios and scales.

[theien1]

I can understand what he's saying, I just wish I could play well enough to be able to do it

[arturomonforte]

Comping luis miguelezco!

[arauj86]

what the name of technique that he used at 1:57 at 3:00 ??

[namtil]

@arauj86 Generally, he's moving away from "full" chords (4 to 6 strings - the "open string" and barre chords that most players learn when they're starting out) and is playing smaller fragments (1 to 3 strings) that are derived from them. It allows for a more melodic rhythm guitar part (scale-influenced) and keeps you out of the bass player's territory. Notice that he rarely uses the low E string once the demo starts. I'm probably oversimplifying here, but that's the idea.

[rezalini]

great vibe and smile

[vladtepesdrac]

"Just like that!" hahahahhahahahahahahahahahahah­ahahahahahahahaha

[letebaguere]

holy shit this is unbelievably awesome..... i can't believe how fantastic this is... best instructional video on youtube

[gersondha]

"pretty simple"! hahaha

[smallbee1234]

I love this man because he plays the guitar like I can ring a bell.

[nathan2rock]

love that les paul

[19BARD85]

nice guitar

[jazzizm]

That Les Paul is really positively gorgeous. Hollowbody LP Custom-style with 2 old Alnico PUs IN FRIGGIN RED? Is that an actual model or a one-off job made just for him?

[TheViralSBK]

you know what, when he did it the first time without "taking the chords apart" it was already a very nice groove, but then he blew me away

[TheDrexBone]

just like that!!! yeah right!!!

[checkie4ever]

Great master of rhythm guitar....Thanks for sharing.

[xsinner2000]

great lesson, teacher!

[awfulguitarplucker]

HOLY FIRGGIN JAZZ! thats an HOLLOW-BODY LES PAUL! i owud rather DIE to have one! OWO

[sjpigott]

Hi guys, I've transcribed the first time round the sequence at 1:56 on my blog, feel free to check it out: stevepigott X wordpress Xcom .....(just replace the X's with periods, and then search the blog for 'Paul Jackson' to find the transcription).

[msns1978]

The first part, without breaking the chords apart, was already pretty good... he's a genious.

[sjpigott]

@msns1978 Totally agree, the first part was awesome too!

[ShynAwkward]

1 Person plays lead guitar.....

[jbe86]

@ShynAwkward hahaha lol thats funny

[TheTruthRocks]

@WackyPick Learn the 5th, 7th, and 9th frets too. The 12th fret is a freebie because it's just like the nut. This way, you can know any note instantly by going no more than two frets either way. Example: "What's the note of the G string, 6th fret?" Because you know the 5th fret notes (A D G C E A), you *know* the 5th fret G string note is a C, so the 6th fret is a C#. Once you get this, you will "see" patterns on the fretboard! If a nug like myself can do this, you can too =o)

[TheTruthRocks]

@WackyPick YES, you are 100% correct. It sounds harder than you think... The place to start is to learn the notes on all strings at all frets, from the 1st through the 12th frets; after the 12th fret, they all repeat again. Begin this adventure by memorizing the nut, low to high, E A D G B E. 3rd fret, G C F A# D G.

[rickames]

To far advanced for me, i can't play or comprehend what he's doing; still it sounds good.

[MattBlackParis]

@rickames watch the whole video, you'll get the point

[PalleSchultz]

@rickames He just breaks it up- with the addition of his great taste and touch :)

[kenny10penny]

@rickames most of it is just playing by ear. just gotta keep practicing until you get the hang of it. Breaking the chords apart by using pentatonic scales or triads. Just have a play around

[TheTruthRocks]

@WackyPick What Paul is doing is called "playing within the chord." By taking the chords apart, he's using single notes, diads (two-note intervals), and octaves that are part of the chord that happens to fall within that portion of the arrangement. This is an easy way to sound very musical, and not step all over the keys player or another guitarist. It also gives the bassist plenty of room too, because by playing full chords all the time, you're matching notes the bass is using.

[WackyPick]

@TheTruthRocks Wow im beginning to see what you mean...but to do that i will need to 1. KNow all the notes in the chords being played? 2. Whether major/minor? etc?

[beck928]

it's like soft porn music,cool :P

[WackyPick]

can anyone explain what he is doing. i understand up to until he broke them apart

[raidacaipo]

@WackyPick hes playing a guitar :]

[WackyPick]

@raidacaipo hmmmm....coming to think about it...youre right! Silly me

[WackyPick]

@raidacaipo oooooooooohhhhhh right right right i see i see now

[raidacaipo]

I call this type of guitar playing "cool guitar"

[GuitarSdmn]

So nice to see this on the tube, thanks guys!

[GuitarSdmn]

So ni ce to see this on the tube, thanks guys!

[bassistwei]

let me know if someone has a copy of this DVD or VHS for sale ,thanks!

[bassistwei]

if someone has a copy to sell , please let me know ,thanks!

[MrROTD]

Hmmm he sure is in the "pocket" the second time, real smooth

[jazz1bro]

He seems to use the George Benson pick grip!

[guitarslim1989]

What are the individual notes to the Bb/C chord and the Fmaj G chord?

[deepislandboy]

@guitarslim1989 The Bb/C Chord would include the notes C-E-G BUT, with a Bb note in the bass. An F major chord over a G would simply be F-A-C, but with a G in the bass.

[philWynk]

@deepislandboy Forgive me if I'm being stupid, but isn't that backwards? A Bb/C is a Bb chord with a C in the bass: Bb-D-F, but with C at the bottom?

[GuitarSdmn]

@philWynk and that's technically a G9sus chord in this case, otherwise known as a G11 sometimes, it tonicizes a Cmaj7.

[jeffbeck70]

"Just like that... " Hahaha. ... Can i have a gun to kill myself please ? Lol You're amazing Paul ! Thank you for sharing your fantastic skills.

[bigtoine45]

@jeffbeck70 Funniest comment i"ve read in a long time.

[jeffbeck70]

@bigtoine45 : Thank you. Have a gun to sell ? lol

[MrRatpop]

Has to be just the best! Love yu Paul Jackson!!!! :D

[Willmcfarlane1]

sweet

[vodude]

I can't think of a better guitar instructor than Paul Jackson. He is one of the busiest session musicians in L.A. & has played for the likes of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Patti LaBelle, Chicago and Elton John.

[jmanueltorresclases]

Anyone has this dvd??? I need it so much! Awesome! Please contact me! Thanks!

[toyakz312]

that's one beautiful gibson. for a second there i thought it was an LTD EC-1000. my bad!

[MrMikejames22]

man,if i had his hands ill be outta jacksonville!

[sfumatoking]

I love Paul Jackson's style. He's done backup and lead guitar on various jazz, R&B, and even some gospel albums. I've been studying jazz guitar for a few years, Im definitely going to use this information. :-)

[CaptainGill1]

He looks like Carl Winslow from Family Matters

[FunkyPraise]

LOL..."just like that". If I could play just like that, I would not be waisting my time looking at YT clips. This man is phenominal...

[masterkid4u]

Where did you get the DVD or video of this guitar hero for real???? Cheers and THKS for Posting

[MrBassdog]

Paul Jackson is one smooth monster !!!!!!!!!!!

[plattnacke]

The funny thing abut this is that Pauls..so called "strumming along" Sounds so great! And few guys can lay it in the pocket with feel like that..

Such a great guitarplayer!

[BrettValentine]

Beautiful!!! 

[themarkfive]

Mr. Jackson, I am a big admirer of you. However, I think its really big of guys like you when you take the time to share your talent with cats that are trying to learn, giving back directly to the audience. Thanks again man. Keep up the great work!!!

[troidl90]

could you tell me what genre of music this is ?

[LuGiah]

@troidl90 Funk , Jazz fusion , jazz funk , smooth jazz but mostly funk here.

[NoloD]

very simple chords jajaja yeah right paul! jajaja....

[hjerthinfarkht]

Is there a place to download this?

[SeerTrulth]

Paul is selling this DVD on his website now. I got it yesterday.

[adrian480]

PJ hes lead guitar is awesome, too

[axsnoid]

oh shit...THIS IS THE SESSION PLAYER....''JUST LIKE THAT VERY SIMPLE'' LOL

[TalesFromTheCrates]

I GOT THE DVD! if you want contact me

[MattBlackParis]

i got it to thx!!!

[WackyPick]

@MattBlackParis tell me where

[strykah12]

@TalesFromTheCrates oh plz l'd love to get a hold of a copy he's one of the reasons l play

[AngeloMateus]

@TalesFromTheCrates I WANT!!^^

[leroycarli87]

@TalesFromTheCrates Hi, you have this dvd?? Where can I get it...?

[cents2mp]

@TalesFromTheCrates so how can i get that dvd from u buddy

[savingblue]

@TalesFromTheCrates i want it!

[Brunototguitar]

@TalesFromTheCrates Please I want it!

[leroycarli87]

@TalesFromTheCrates Wow, can you make me a copy ?

[stubaru]

@TalesFromTheCrates could you send it to me??

[nightwalker225]

@TalesFromTheCrates How can i contact u to get a copy of this???

[marshi09]

@TalesFromTheCrates can i have a copy of the dvd sir!? thanks!

if ever email address is needed, here: lee_jun_fan2002@yahoo.com

God bless!!

[WackyPick]

@TalesFromTheCrates WHERE? i dying to get this dvd

[guitarsvolta]

@TalesFromTheCrates I can't get it off his website. It's out of stock! Where did you get it?

[SmzGuitar]

@TalesFromTheCrates Give me

[SmzGuitar]

@SmzGuitar I want it

[tetoma192]

@TalesFromTheCrates I totally want that, how i can i get it?

[dcdeal001]

@TalesFromTheCrates PLZ share PM me!!!

[PodgeDreadz]

Very smooth, very tasty.... what a pro.

[hyperboogie]

Along with Lukather and The late Tommy Tedesco he is one of the most recorded guitarists in history and this shows why

[jeffbeck70]

@hyperboogie: don't forget Larry Carlton.

[xMiloTheGreatx]

This is great! DUDE would be awesome if you could upload the full DVD on here or on google video!

[plattnacke]

Man he's good!!

[ReluctantSpider]

1:35 Once again the chords are Cmaj7 Bb/C Fmaj7 Dm9 F/G G

[wable100]

Where can we get the DVD?

[BigVick4506]

lol that was funny!

[guitarlover80]

Get the original DVD version straight from Paul Jackson Jr web site!! This is a total jewel of a guitar instructional!! I bought 2 copies, one of them was signed by Paul himself.

[gjvb]

@wable100 his official website, search Paul Jackson Jr. on google

[logosthedestroyer]

That's why he's the best

[RISENTOFALLEN]

Man you are amazing! Effortlessly intense, amazing!

[25Noemie]

wats the title of the tune he is playing???

[sam7es]

Please upload more !!

[fressko11]

Master master me not worthy me not worthy