African Soukous Guitar Virtual Jam Demo

[josefina12ful]

que bueno me gusta

[uthman72]

MAN! YOU ARE GOOD! You should give your day job and start an African band.... You are really good at what you do.

[Andreas5616]

@alkisaka hello sir how long have been you playing and how to start playing as the beginner? I'm here in SA and very interested in learning the soukos would you pleaase give an advise.

[alkisaka]

@Andreas5616 Been playing for 38 years...Start with the basics.i.e. rhythm Demo #5 Start listening to some of the masters from the past...and then also those in the present..i.e. Franco (Luambo Makiadi, Dr. Nico etc) Papa Wemba and so on..pick out a song you like and then start with a section you think can tackle..if you are drawn to the solo/lead guitar then pick a lead guitar section if it's rhythm then go start with the rhythm I would recommend starting with mastering the basic rhythm style

[7kalim]

Alan I am in awe, it reminds me of when we were kids. Truly nice stuff.

[pngarciadasilva]

Thank you so much for the wealth of info on your videos! They have really helped out!

Also, are you using the stock pickups? they sound great :)

[Campbell88guitar]

Is that normal tuning or mi compose tuning?

[awoyks]

magnifique <3 <3

[ANDREYASHER]

God bless you! that you for spreading light through these beautiful music :)

[ukeaddictify]

i am really looking for soukous for the ukulele.... i think the way that you broke it down can help me. ill just transpose it from the guitar. do you know of any other web sites that might help??

[alkisaka]

@ukeaddictify Wow ...that is interesting Soukous on the Ukelele..all you would have to do is get a handle on the picking rhythm...and try G //// C // D // chord progression..

For instance the Mi compose demo # 3 would probably be a start...

Let me know how it goes..

[alkisaka]

@ukeaddictify ...that is interesting Soukous on the Ukelele..all you would have to do is get a handle on the picking rhythm...and try G //// C // D // chord progression..

For instance the Mi compose demo # 3 would probably be a start...

Let me know how it goes..

[jeanlatteur]

This is really good stuff. Could you post more? I love the style and I wish to practice on more riffs. I can do the first arpegiated rythm but I find the mi-compose rythm much tougher.

Thank you so much.

[jeanlatteur]

This is really good stuff. Could you post more? I love the style and I wish to practice on more riffs.

[sangoyasika]

you are the best

[aisaiah101]

this is great but is ur guitar tune standard or wat im trying to learn this but its confusing can u help by making more lesson but showing the chords and progression and lick and other stuff plz

[remzparadise]

i like the way this gay plays the guitar but lokassa is and will be the best ever

[MiGuel32145]

so fantastic!

[ubarhd1]

u r great maaaan ....great zaire music...keeep it up

[denisvlasov]

that's cool! I adore genuine soukous!

[sociopathix]

jamming man. Loved it.

[mankalabeat]

Thank you man... I've recently started playing 2nd guitar in a soukous band here in the UK...led by congolese master guitarist Daniel Isakongo... an all your videos are realy helping me! Thanks for sharing all this knowledge! One question: do you ever use a pick in your right hand?

[sangoyasika]

I like this sound very good music

SOUKOUS PASSION

[40ny]

Beautiful.

[ULikeMeLikeU]

Man! Waht a sound!

I just LOVE it

GREAT Melody and rythm

Rumba is a GREAT Music

[albatored]

Same same same !! EXCELLENT, i love it !! you're the best !! it's so nice, so good !!!!!!!

[Mirundhi]

amazing

[cristofinhosese]

THanks so much for this!!!! Love soukous guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!! wish we here in the caribbean can incorporate more soukous like patterns to our music!

[drowzi]

the reason why he is grinning like that is because he knows he is making good music

[monokozome]

MUSIC FROM DRC , KONGO-KINSHASA

[willmansmith]

MAESTRO!!!! Congratulations!!! When I grow up, I wanna be like you.

MAESTRO!!!! Felicitaciones!!! Cuando yo crezca, quiero ser como Usted.

[Fladavenue]

Check out SHUGGIE OTIS BOOTIE

COOLER.

[jakakwaro]

This is wonderful and may God bless you. You are naturally good.

[22jan51]

vERY GOOD THESE LESSONS. WHAT THE NAME TO THE PROFESSOR?

AXÉ FROM BRAZIL

[everywhereilook]

i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dsilver010010]

very nice technique with your thumb

[blancoj]

Gracias!!!

[HWingo]

Just takes me away to a happy place. Thank you.

[oganga111]

nice demo body!!!

[helsloot]

Great demo's you play there Alan.

I Discovered Soukous not so long ago, thanks through the internet, it was love at first sight.

Unfortunately I don't hear Soukous that often in my country (NL).

Keep on posting.

[ibenomderman56]

that is good Alan, i am also guitarist i play ragge and some congolese music but i need more especailly in demo 2,3 i don't what are they and i have a question which scales are used in soukous music. thanks

[garygearing]

yer soukous all the way but are there any dvds teaching this ANYWERE please help someone a big fan

[Aldo335]

Love it...i want to improve his style with my guitar..is not so easy like its seems to be...this guy sounds with an amazing groove...

[prinz737]

man thats awsome what scales you use for all that?! i play guitar are thier any other influences i could look up who would help me out, anyone you would recomend to listen too!!! thanks man your awosme. also are thier like band who play your style, so i could study thier style through tabs. what i saw is AMAZING i want more!

[ricosadao]

It's major scale or major pentatonic..almost always..

The cord procession is I-IV-V..

No minor chords used..

So in the key of A you use A-D-E chords...learn them in many different positions...

Arpegiate them on your playing and also play A major scale licks.

Ideally you need 2 guitarists -if not 3- for this music

Cheers

[GuitarnPiano]

and listen to Heartbeat, Go! and Marimba Jive

[chappahx]

awesome

G

[krismaster]

I live in France But I Come From Reunion Island ( In indian Ocean ) , and I love soukouss music !!!! I'm so happy to listen this music !!!

thanks for this beautiful moment

amazing ... (L)

[GuitarnPiano]

i also live in france and love this music

[kaysha2201]

Magnificent

[artemis1234567890]

dreamy soundz!!greetingz n positive vibez from greece!!

[sakumna]

never mind boss, i have seen the answer to my qustion pasted 8 moons ago....The guitar is a fender classic American Stratocaster.

The software I am using is Cubase LE (Light version) from Steinberg. My input interface is a Tascam (IO) that gives you the ability to connect a guitar or Mic to your laptop computer.

I have access to Protools as well...but for quick little things Cubase works just fine...unless of course there is some' new.

Love and respect for the good work

[sakumna]

Hi!

In Kampala Enjoying this great piece.

Question, what program do you use to upload the guitar music onto your laptop?

[bellemskey]

I love this bruv!!! Great Soukous Jamz!!! Seems as if you've Jammed with Lokassa Ya'mbongo, Lokito Ngouma and Shiko Mawatu... We want more longer ones pls...

[markngishu]

I have nothing to say! it's just good

[amvandenberg]

love the sound of this, great! good job

[momodiakhate]

hot.hot.nice job

[ini4476]

AMAZIN!!!

[tenderheart2]

WOW Alan! That was amazing! You are so gifted!

It's always a blessing to see you worshipping the Lord - Your face lights up and GOD's anointing comes down and causes everyone to lift up their hearts to the ONE who loves their soul.... JESUS CHRIST is HE! Keep playing your music my brother.... It's awesome! I really enjoyed this clip... (It got my feet to dancin'!) :O)

[alcastaneda72]

Awsome!!

[godkcirteno]

What a refreshing change from all the shred! Don't stop the music.

[joimpanne]

Great-Greetings from Germany. We know, it is the  african feeling. It seem not possible for us to play such wonderful kind of music.

[zoukeddy]

excelent Soukous is the best guitar sound ever!!

[Bololomama3]

yoo nde,, very very good man.

[elijahlucian]

ahhh.. i get it.. its a DM haha. nice

[elijahlucian]

hey man. where can i learn these chords and rythms... because that sounds amazing. and i want my next album to have an african/latin vibe...

[fluffynoodle]

Fantastic, please keep making these videos, they are wonderful to learn from and the music is beautiful.

[jeffmri]

Nalingi yo mingi.  Fantastic.

[negstmarc]

hi sir,

love your demo, I really do.

thank you

[bellemskey]

I love you bruv!!! Keep it up!!! Seems as if you've Jammed with Lokassa, Yambongo, Lokito Ngouma and Shiko Mawatu

[berean315]

Awesome man. That music brings a smile to my face.

[hakanozelguitarist]

dude you rock mightily!

[aarroonn00]

wonderful stuff, reminds me of my cheese experiences

[tabber87]

Love your videos!

[fbillionaire]

alkisaka,

can you tell me the son structure to soukous? I am a young man from kinchasa who just started a soukous band. I am having a hard time structing the song! Typical sing is verse, chorus, verse, chorus and so on but for soukous it seems to be chorus(3 or 4), Verse, Chorus 3 times am I right? please let me know

[alkisaka]

Typically in Soukous you will have the Rhumba or verse section that may have 1 or two different turnaround breaks..Then you have the dance section or Sebene. some times there is a pre sebene or pre-chorus section. Some songs are just one long Sebene with some breaks.

[buenosdiers]

is there a video for the e-bass?

[DJTeezed]

Hey Alisaka. What brand and model of guitar is that? and What software you use for your composition? I have got acoustic at the moment but will like to upgrade to Electric because its good for Soukous jamming.

Thanks...

Asante Sana

[alkisaka]

The guitar is a fender classic American Stratocaster.

The software I am using is Cubase LE (Light version) from Steinberg. My input interface is a Tascam (IO) that gives you the ability to connect a guitar or Mic to your laptop computer.

I have access to Protools as well...but for quick little things Cubase works just fine.

[Zibondo]

Are you Ugandan? Just wondering.

[joejoe243]

c'est un trés bon musicien

[pulamusic]

Yeah, as far as I can tell, from having transcribed it, the guitar tuning is the standard EADGBE, but the entire guitar is about a quarter step sharp. Alan, is that something you did on purpose? I've heard somewhere that Soukous guitarists tune sharp for the brighter tone, but I don't know if this is true.

[jokege]

very nice yeah scotttshuster i need that dvd.

but i swear your tuning is not ebgdae i dno.

[pulamusic]

Very, very nice Alan. Please do let us know when the instructional DVD will be available. I have been in love with hypnotic Soukous playing since I was in Peace Corps a bunch of years ago. The stuff is wildly popular throughout Africa. If it doesn't make you move there must be something wrong with you.

[YofterMofter]

That's what I've been looking for, for ages! Real african guitar playing. Thank you very much, man!

[soukous70]

Wow,nice stuff,Alan,Esako!

[waiky1280]

hey brillante, que sazon que sabor, que viva africa!!!

alan I want learn to play soukous, but a i have a problem, I'm from colombia, do you know somone play soukous here?

[alkisaka]

Hey Waiky1280..

Unfortunately I don't know anyone that plays or teaches Soukous in Columbia.

Thankufully we have this site and others that can give tips..

[theblacksyde]

alan..im a jazz, fusion bassist from Kenya, livin in the st8s..love all music, ive never been able to play soukus/seben on bass..i just fake it to get thru..love wh@ur doin on gtar..hats off, WHERE CAN I GET THAT DVD..theblacksydeatyahoodotcom­, drop me a lyne.

[ScottShuster]

Read Alan's comments on soukous at our internet discussion group: Go to tribe-dot-net...and once you get there search for "soukousguitar" -- you'll learn all about playing in this style. Hey: Maybe you will want to join the discussion - !!

[ScottShuster]

omigod-great instructional video and demonstration, alan - not to mention a sweet and lovely little composition. So romantic and approachable, every guitarist in the world is gonna wanna learn how to play that. Hope you'll show us the right hand on the DVD...speaking of which: When can we buy the DVD!? Need that DVD!!

[misterwill9066]

brilliant stuff alan, you are the man!!!