Rik was one of the best yet least remembered guitarits of the '70's and '80's. His classical roots made his playing a level above the average '80's hard rock act. He actually teaches guitar now at a music school in Toronto, Canada. Fuck, lessons from the master himself!!!!
@1251wire Rik is a master. Way before his time. Like you said, his breakdown of chords through fingering, quite classsical in his sound. Wish Triumph would do another tour
its funny he doesnt beat around the bush on lessons. i understand what hes saying. if ur learning take what u hear literally. guitar has a simple formula. but u gotta bust ur butt to get things down. then finally see what the neck has to offer. and its endless
You...are...THE MAN!!! Thanks a bunch for posting these (and definitely keep them coming). I think Hal Leonard Publishing needs to come with some kind of "on demand" duping system for the vids that they no longer offer. Bonus points if they remaster to DVD.
i called it twinking the strings in 1967
runingblackbear 3 weeks ago
Yes we all should move to Toronto, Canada LOL
wpsbest 1 month ago
Rik was one of the best yet least remembered guitarits of the '70's and '80's. His classical roots made his playing a level above the average '80's hard rock act. He actually teaches guitar now at a music school in Toronto, Canada. Fuck, lessons from the master himself!!!!
DoubleDave80 1 month ago
i want that guitar . .
PurpleHat1991 3 months ago
Canada is not exactly known for producing guitar players but this guy is the best.
hdf503 4 months ago
@hdf503 alex lifeson dude
ak47dragunov 4 months ago
Dude, I remember reading his songs and he uses a lot of difficult stretchy-fingering chords.
I have the sheet To Fight The Good Fight and is easily 30 freakin chords.
Rik is a bad ass!.
1251wire 5 months ago
@1251wire yes he is
wpsbest 5 months ago
@1251wire Rik is a master. Way before his time. Like you said, his breakdown of chords through fingering, quite classsical in his sound. Wish Triumph would do another tour
dmunnny 2 months ago
Best sounding video I've ever heard. Rock on, dude.
beeroosterm 1 year ago
Best sounding video I've ever heard. Rock on, dude...
beeroosterm 1 year ago
This guy can obviously play so why let such a crappy sounding video out for public consumption?
bluntnblank 1 year ago
Awesome
Johan0927 1 year ago
sounds soo canadian eh
Huardo 1 year ago
its funny he doesnt beat around the bush on lessons. i understand what hes saying. if ur learning take what u hear literally. guitar has a simple formula. but u gotta bust ur butt to get things down. then finally see what the neck has to offer. and its endless
rocksolo1988 1 year ago
this is what too much hockey does for the brain eh.
neanderstrat 1 year ago
PLease make the horrible noise stop!
The Flying V stands for VANITY...
but he has nothing to be vain about.
Rexicano 1 year ago
@Rexicano Don't you read then post I have told every one why the sound sucks
wpsbest 1 year ago
easier to do it in key of eh.
of course not mid summers dream.
but love him a as guitar teacher via guitar mag.
terryinterrace 1 year ago
That version of Midsummers Daydream kicks ass!!
ICanSellYou 1 year ago
wood paneling. love it.
songman007 1 year ago
what is the name of the song in the beginning
Thrasoholic 2 years ago
1000**********
MyrmidonasTV 2 years ago
he rockssssssssssss literally l ol..one of the best of the 80s
lstevens35 2 years ago
my hero
donottawaguitar 2 years ago
thanks so much for uploading this..rik emmett is truly an amazing player...WOW!
BlarmyArmy07 3 years ago 2
the sound sucks, but nothing in the world can make Rik sound even close to bad.
fiendishing 4 years ago 2
Okay, where the fk is Part 7??? He's just about to cover Midsummer's Daydream and there's no Part 7!! C'mon, man, I NEED THIS!!!
Thanks!
fivepiece 4 years ago
Ok fivepiece you ask for it and here it is Part 7 stay tune for more Part's of Rik Emmett comeing soon.
Wes.
wpsbest 4 years ago
You...are...THE MAN!!! Thanks a bunch for posting these (and definitely keep them coming). I think Hal Leonard Publishing needs to come with some kind of "on demand" duping system for the vids that they no longer offer. Bonus points if they remaster to DVD.
fivepiece 4 years ago
@wpsbest
Where this video is from????
thanks
Maxigag 2 years ago
ha, I remember when this guy was really cool. And I didn't start doing drugs until the late 90s!
jcrawford1 4 years ago
LOL Funny stuff.
Wes
wpsbest 4 years ago
The Sound is shit on all video's for the tape it came from is from 1986 and it souds bad on the tape too, sorry.
Wes.
wpsbest 4 years ago
Too bad the sound is so shitty. He is so killer
ten8goa 4 years ago