k.chernyavska Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 Which guitarist completely changed the way you think about music, and what did they teach you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 (edited) 29 minutes ago, k.chernyavska said: Which guitarist completely changed the way you think about music, and what did they teach you? Mickey Baker, with his 'Complete Course in Jazz Guitar'. First bought back in the mid '60s, I've worn it out and bought it again several times, and still use it today. It costs less than peanuts from a well-known purveyor of books and other sundries, and will serve for a lifetime. What did it teach me..? That there are many ways to skin a cat, and persistence pays dividends when going through the exercises. Eternal thanks to The Master. Edited October 16 by Dad3353 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 It’s been a progression really, so I’ll list them as they came into my consciousness. Les Paul - I was raised with Les in the house, the sound of guitar, front and centre was different from everything else. Hank Marvin - The Shadows were on my turntable a lot with records that I’d inherited, guitar front and centre again. Crosby Stills Nash & Young - The live album, 4 Way Street, made want to learn to play. Eric Clapton - Hearing Layla for the first time was a ‘wow’ moment, I wanted to play like that. I became the biggest fanboy, but can’t stand him now Paul Kossoff & Santana - I didn’t have fast chops and these guys showed that note choice and feel were just as important and I could actually play their lines (at least I thought I could). Eric Johnson - The master of electric tone IMO, I can’t play or sound like him, but still my favourite player. Carl Verheyen - Introduced me to playing bigger intervals for solo breaks, pulled me out of the typical, pentatonic rut. Brian Setzer - I was asked to join a rockabilly band, so started to listen to Brian, completely changed my style. These days, I’m more into rhythm playing and guys like Cory Wong and John Mayer for their rhythm chops are more my thing. As I play mainly acoustic now, I’m also developing a better appreciation for Jimmy Page’s acoustic playing (I think he plays electric like he’s falling downstairs, too messy). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.chernyavska Posted October 17 Author Share Posted October 17 On 16.10.2024 at 02:55, Dad3353 said: Микки Бейкер с его «Полным курсом джазовой гитары». Впервые купленный в середине 60-х, я носил его и покупал снова несколько раз, и до сих пор использую его. Он стоит дешевле арахиса у известного поставщика книг и других всяческих вещей, и прослужит всю жизнь. Чему он меня научил..? Что есть много способов содрать шкуру с кошки, и настойчивость приносит дивиденды при выполнении упражнений. Вечная благодарность Мастеру. Thank you for your answer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.chernyavska Posted October 17 Author Share Posted October 17 On 10/16/2024 at 10:11 AM, ezbass said: It’s been a progression really, so I’ll list them as they came into my consciousness. Les Paul - I was raised with Les in the house, the sound of guitar, front and centre was different from everything else. Hank Marvin - The Shadows were on my turntable a lot with records that I’d inherited, guitar front and centre again. Crosby Stills Nash & Young - The live album, 4 Way Street, made want to learn to play. Eric Clapton - Hearing Layla for the first time was a ‘wow’ moment, I wanted to play like that. I became the biggest fanboy, but can’t stand him now Paul Kossoff & Santana - I didn’t have fast chops and these guys showed that note choice and feel were just as important and I could actually play their lines (at least I thought I could). Eric Johnson - The master of electric tone IMO, I can’t play or sound like him, but still my favourite player. Carl Verheyen - Introduced me to playing bigger intervals for solo breaks, pulled me out of the typical, pentatonic rut. Brian Setzer - I was asked to join a rockabilly band, so started to listen to Brian, completely changed my style. These days, I’m more into rhythm playing and guys like Cory Wong and John Mayer for their rhythm chops are more my thing. As I play mainly acoustic now, I’m also developing a better appreciation for Jimmy Page’s acoustic playing (I think he plays electric like he’s falling downstairs, too messy). Wow, I'll definitely listen to everything, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewayne Posted December 14 Share Posted December 14 Jeff Beck for keeping it fresh when playing live. Brian Setzer for the licks and TONE and making me realize I'll never be able to play like that. So I have now played slide for almost 20 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted Tuesday at 12:35 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:35 In the beginning, Marc Bolan, in both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods. Later on, Jan Akkerman (who I will never be able to emulate) with Focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
