i do notice concerning vibrato that a lot of guitarists use the left palm as sort of a fulcrum... yours moves more freely and i wonder is one more correct than the other?
@iloveactivities6 I don't think that one is more correct than another - i've seen it done many different ways. I love Eric Clapton's vibrator the best so I spent a lot of time studying what his hand does and tried to emulate his vibrato style. It's really more of a free floating left hand that isn't anchored. I think the best advice is to pick the one that sounds the best to your ear and then watch videos of that artist to see how their hand moves to get that sound. :)
This is as close as any player can hope to get to Alberts style on an orthodox guitar in standard tuning. Albert played a right handed guitar, left handed i.e. with the strings upside down. He also tuned below concert pitch, these factors made his tone and technique very idiosyncratic. Studying other players can help you discover your own voice, which should be your ultimate goal.
No offense but you are not playing Albert King licks. There may be repetition in his notes but very few can play in his style. Listen to the recordings!
@CollinsDenzel: You're a boob. I hear Albert King's sound in this guy's licks. Are you telling me that I don't? Very few can sound as great as Albert, but you are absolutely wrong to say "very few can play in his style". In fact, very many blues player's can play Albert's style. In fact, I'll venture to say most blues players are familiar with and can play Albert's "style".
great job! i'm a beginner and i'm having trouble getting my tone right. i have an epiphone dot and a fender mustang 1 amp that emulates just about any fender amp. can u help me with my guitar and amp settings?
This is great stuff, but I can't seem to get an authorization email from your web site. I've tried twice now, with no result. Maybe your emailer isn't working...
@picknngrinn - Yeah man getting the vibrato right it so critical for not just Albert King style blues solos, but throughout all of your playing. I remember spending an entire summer (back when I was 18 or 19) just trying to get a decent sounding vibrato. I watched hours of footage of Eric Clapton playing and would stand in front of the mirror trying to get my hand to move the way his did. Just keep practicing it and you'll get it. Once you do it'll be very instinctive (like riding a bike).
@CreamPandy95 - several people are asking for amp settings, so I will definitely do a video on it. The only problem is that everyone has their own setup (i.e. we all have different amps, effects, etc) so I'll try and make something that speaks to overall tone / overdrive / volume - so that you can get a good blues tone no matter what your set up is.
Amazingly beautiful, i like chemistry for which i'm to study but i think i like this more!
petups23 2 days ago
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whats up we have to pay now for the tabs and tracks? thats blows!
cloveman40 4 days ago
whats up we have to pay now for the tabs and tracks? thats blows!
cloveman40 4 days ago
This is not the most difficult thing to learn, but you make it really understandable for annyone so great!
plastictoysoldier 2 weeks ago
how do you EQ your amp/guitar to get humbuckers to sound like that?!?
1954telecaster 3 weeks ago
problem is i cant even regester on your site.
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@dayji I don't understand? What issue are you having with registration?
activemelody 1 month ago
"Eric Clapton's vibrator..."! Priceless!
54macdog 2 months ago 2
i do notice concerning vibrato that a lot of guitarists use the left palm as sort of a fulcrum... yours moves more freely and i wonder is one more correct than the other?
iloveactivities6 2 months ago
@iloveactivities6 I don't think that one is more correct than another - i've seen it done many different ways. I love Eric Clapton's vibrator the best so I spent a lot of time studying what his hand does and tried to emulate his vibrato style. It's really more of a free floating left hand that isn't anchored. I think the best advice is to pick the one that sounds the best to your ear and then watch videos of that artist to see how their hand moves to get that sound. :)
activemelody 2 months ago
@activemelody "I love Eric Clapton's vibrator the best..." Freudian slip?
Antiks72 1 week ago
Thanks man you are probably the best tutor I have come across
TheCliffBurtonfan1 2 months ago
you have the gift of teaching..thanks so much..you make it make sense
TheHammyman59 3 months ago
This is as close as any player can hope to get to Alberts style on an orthodox guitar in standard tuning. Albert played a right handed guitar, left handed i.e. with the strings upside down. He also tuned below concert pitch, these factors made his tone and technique very idiosyncratic. Studying other players can help you discover your own voice, which should be your ultimate goal.
Retromantra 3 months ago
very clear teaching. i'm diggin it
CharlieKings84 7 months ago
TWO WORDS: GREAT LESSON
fiftieslover 7 months ago
No offense but you are not playing Albert King licks. There may be repetition in his notes but very few can play in his style. Listen to the recordings!
CollinsDenzel 7 months ago
@CollinsDenzel: You're a boob. I hear Albert King's sound in this guy's licks. Are you telling me that I don't? Very few can sound as great as Albert, but you are absolutely wrong to say "very few can play in his style". In fact, very many blues player's can play Albert's style. In fact, I'll venture to say most blues players are familiar with and can play Albert's "style".
tomthefunky 6 months ago
Don't you use your pinky ?
rubiconuk1981 8 months ago
Goddammit. I know you wanted to laugh when you said "G string"...
marcushendriksen 9 months ago
Love Albert King!
nestosolo 10 months ago
great job! i'm a beginner and i'm having trouble getting my tone right. i have an epiphone dot and a fender mustang 1 amp that emulates just about any fender amp. can u help me with my guitar and amp settings?
brandedification 11 months ago
big Al was one of the best
rollingstopp 11 months ago
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hdscoot69 11 months ago
Quality video,albert's my favourite of the three kings.
Richiebeardface 1 year ago
So good my friend.Cool lesson.I've got an ES335 too,very good guitar.Keep on playing.Thank you very much.Jean Paul from France.
papypop1 1 year ago
This is great stuff, but I can't seem to get an authorization email from your web site. I've tried twice now, with no result. Maybe your emailer isn't working...
XilOnGlennSt 1 year ago
Cool lesson great tone/vibrato and got the classic Albert King phrasing going on. Good job buddy!
StreetLegal75 1 year ago
wonderful.... very clear and insightful....I really appreciate your breakdown of the style. I'm working hard on the vibrato. You got it!!! Thank you.
picknngrinn 1 year ago
@picknngrinn - Yeah man getting the vibrato right it so critical for not just Albert King style blues solos, but throughout all of your playing. I remember spending an entire summer (back when I was 18 or 19) just trying to get a decent sounding vibrato. I watched hours of footage of Eric Clapton playing and would stand in front of the mirror trying to get my hand to move the way his did. Just keep practicing it and you'll get it. Once you do it'll be very instinctive (like riding a bike).
activemelody 1 year ago 2
@CreamPandy95 - several people are asking for amp settings, so I will definitely do a video on it. The only problem is that everyone has their own setup (i.e. we all have different amps, effects, etc) so I'll try and make something that speaks to overall tone / overdrive / volume - so that you can get a good blues tone no matter what your set up is.
activemelody 1 year ago