Category: Tips and Online finds
Guitar Great Vic Juris: A couple of great video lessons.
I was lucky enough to study with Vic Juris in the early 90′s. Today I stumbled into a couple of great lessons on youtube and I wanted to share them with you. He is a great jazz guitarist, if you don’t know about him, check out his music: http://www.myspace.com/vicjuris In this lesson he talks about…
Allan Holdsworth and Gordon Beck – The Things You See.
I wanted to share a couple of tracks from a hard to find record By Allan Holdsworth and Gordon Beck. The Things You See . This album is absolutely a must for Allan’s fans. He plays mostly acoustic on this album and the musical level is second to none. Just listen to the first couple…
Guitar stunt video
I love viral video stunts from companies that look into different ways to advertise their product. This is from the company that makes Powergig, a game like Guitar Hero, a game that uses a real guitar as a controller instead a plastic toy with five buttons.
Larry Carlton lesson on Diminished scale
The last lesson I posted was about the Diminished scale…I stumbled onto this great video where guitar player guru Larry Carlton Talk about the diminished scale. He is one of my favourite guitarists of all times …if had to suggest any records, just check out ‘Sleepwalk’ or ‘Strike twice’ or any of his work with Steely…
Pat Metheny Clinic and Chromatic scale Exercise
Not too long ago I posted this guitar exercise video: the never-ending chromatic scale. find the original post here: http://www.TrueGuitarist.com/never-ending-chromatic-scale/ Just yesterday I found this video of a clinic by Pat Metheny. Check out the video, what he’s doin at the very beginning is exactly what I am talking about.
Herbie Hancock, Susan Tedeschi, Vinnie Colaiuta, Derek Trucks – Space Captain
Wow, I don’t think this needs words… Herbie Hancock – piano Derek Trucks – slide guitar Susan Tedeschi – lead / backup vocals Oteil Burbridge – bass, backup vocals Kofi Burbridge – organ, backup vocals Mike Mattison – backup vocals Vinnie Colaiuta – drums
Guitar T-shirt that plays like a guitar!
I usually do not post stuff like this, but this is just such a great gadget, and when I saw it posted on facebook I could not hold myself from sharing it on here. It’s basically a tshirt that you can play like a real gutiar…just look at the video and you’ll see what I…
MrG Blues Backing Tracks Vol 2 OUT NOW!
A new set of backing tracks has been added to the MrG Blues Tracks series, Vol 2 Funk and Soul. ‘Inspired by the golden era of the Motown and the classic 70’s funk grooves these tracks are guaranteed to get you moving while you improve your instrumental skills. Like Vol 1, 12 tracks to cover all…
Eric Clapton Steve Winwood Live – Voodoo Chile
After all these years I think Clapton still got it…great performance at the LG arena in London with Steve Winwood (you can see Steve Gadd on drums as well). Killer stuff!
George Benson playing Affirmation
At a recent gig I was asked to play ‘Affirmation’ as played by George Benson. I had the original album (Breezin’) but I wanted to find a live version, to see if he played a different arrangement with a live band. So, as you do, I searched on Youtube for the tune…check out the video above. I don’t think…
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Professional guitarist, producer, internet enthusiast and overall geek, Gianni Chiarello has been playing, performing and recording for over 25 years in different parts of the globe. Read more about it here: 
