I just need to woodshed and put this on repeat. Beautiful playing, soothing soulful peaceful; almost like therapy. Awesome lesson from a real pro. One of my all-time favorite songs too!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words buddy, very glad you found the lesson useful. I really appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

@Eric-zc3wf

4 ай бұрын

The lesson is very useful I just love the you voice chords and I’m borrowing some of that from you your an excellent player

Thank you for your brilliant lessons. I cannot believe I have never seen any before. Probably the best on KZread. Your playing is flawless. Thank you

@AlexFarranGuitar

8 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you so much, I really appreciate that 🙏🏻

Curtis told & showed me he tuned in a open chord. That was is 1966 when my band opened for The Impressions. I haven't played in a long time. I don't remember what the open tuning he used. I'm getting old.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Very cool that you opened for The Impressions! Amazing memories to have 👌🏻

@BobHolland1949

4 ай бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitarOpened & got fill in on bass with a lot of 60's recording artist. So long ago. Just memories from a earlier time. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for responding.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

It's those memories that make us who we are buddy, amazing times. Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻

@semyaza555

4 ай бұрын

Open F# tuning?

@sealsept

4 ай бұрын

Correct open F#

Finally……. A real teacher. Yessssss

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the lesson buddy, thanks for checking out my channel 🙏🏻

You should have a billion subscribers. Best guitar channel on the internet. Thanks for all the great lessons.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! Really glad you enjoy the lessons buddy 🙏🏻

@MichaelCoffin

4 ай бұрын

So true. Alex is so tasteful and articulate. My favorite KZread guitar-tist.

"Wating on the world to change"

Great tone and touch man!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

Absolutely love what and how you play. So utterly soulful and musical. I’ve been playing this tune for years and always love experimenting with different voicing. I was taught this beautiful tune by none other than a fine gentleman the late great Rocco Salvatore “Fuzzy” Fuscaldo. Fuzz was from Chicago and had the fortune of playing in the band with Curtis for a number of years. He learned so much from Curtis and never stop talking about his experience and how much he had grown. I played bass in a band in LA California USA called Wonderlick for 15 years and I was able to bring Fuzzy in for a good portion of that time. Fuzzy and I were like brothers and spent much of our lives together until his passing. Fuzzy taught me so much about touch and tenderness on the guitar. I was so fortunate to have the experience of playing bass in a burning rhythm section behind Fuzzy and his burning solos. It’s such a blessing to have found you and your beautiful playing and teaching method. I’m 77 and still searching. You have truly inspired me to revive my playing and how I play it. Thank you sir. I’m in. FL Cloud 9 Samba by Freddy Lopez on KZread. Please enjoy. 🎶🌈

@AlexFarranGuitar

2 ай бұрын

Hey Freddy, thank you my friend, your comment means a lot! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for sharing your story. So cool! 👌🏻🙏🏻

There's something WARM happens (always)at that channel!!!Great playing man,love it!!! thanks

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Ah thank you buddy, that means a lot 🙏🏻

All the styles of music and artists I love with one of the best player, teacher and lessons on youtube ! What could we ask for more than that.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Ah man, thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you enjoy these lessons my friend! 🙏🏻

There is so much sophistication in this lesson. What a fabulous song to learn. A few nuances around a few simple chords and you can feel the majesty of this song. Thank you Alex...this songs hits my soul. I so appreciate this lesson.

@AlexFarranGuitar

2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome my friend, thank you so much for the kind words! :)

This is by far! one of the best lessons I've ever watched on KZread. Great stuff man!

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Wow thanks mate, that’s very kind! 🙏🏻

just... great ! thanks 😆

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, glad you liked it 🙏🏻

Alex, this lead study is perfect. So authentically styled and emotive. Not only that you’re teaching absolute fundamentals that apply throughout a lifetime’s playing 🙏🙏

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks brother, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻🍻

Yeah! Waiting... love Motown & Soul...

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy, hope you dig it!

I love your tutorials Alex, You're very thorough in your explanations of what you're teaching, I look forward to your tutorials ♥️ Alan Greer in Columbus Georgia

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Alan, I really appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoy the lessons 🙏🏻

@alex: Sound and playing is on a very high level. Thank you

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that 🙏🏻

Superb lesson. Excellent teaching. Love the layback style.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting 🙏🏻

The most comprehensive lesson yet chalked full of practical applications and tasty ideas to add to your vocabulary-great stuff!!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙏🏻

Thanks for the lesson as always, that guitar sounds awesome .

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy! 🙏🏻

Great lesson Alex! Thank you!🤙🏽😁

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

Awesome song and beautifully played 🎸👍 best to you man, thanks so much

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, so glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

Great lesson, love this guitar style. Going to spend a couple of hours on this, this afternoon

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it. Have fun! 🙏🏻

Love this song, can't wait.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Maybe my favorite lessons ever! So much to use and enjoy. Thank you.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Ah thanks dude, that really means a lot! So glad you find the lessons to be useful! 🙏🏻

THANK YOU!! This is such great content. Smoothly played, deep and rich in detail, but somehow not overwhelming. I keep rewatching, and picking up new ideas. Chapeau!

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you’re finding it useful! Thanks so much for the comment 🙏🏻

Mind blown. So much to learn.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Glad you found the lesson useful buddy 🙏🏻

That guitar sounds fantabulously mellow. Playing too! Great song!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy, you just can’t beat a telecaster. It’ll do anything you ask of it 👌🏻

Awesome to see this rhythm study! I'd love to see something like this for this for the swampy blues - or any of your videos for that matter.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael, I will add more rhythm studies to the list for sure 👍🏻

So beautiful lesson! full of awesome chord fills embellishments, I really like the way you teach, we learn a lot of very useful stuff while playing real music. Your guitar playing is outstanding! I have yet to see many things on your channel, I hope to find the time for it. Of course, you have a staunch follower of what you show us. Thank you very much Alex!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy, I appreciate that 🙏🏻 Sure, just take your time and check out the other videos as and when you fancy 👍🏻

Thank you so much. Just got the chords sorted. Needs a bit of practice. I will have a look at part 2 . Brilliant teacher and ace guitar player

@AlexFarranGuitar

8 күн бұрын

Thank you Mark, that’s so nice to hear! Rock on my friend 🍻

Beautiful song beautiful playing.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

That tone, those licks ... makes my Sunday :) thanks Alex x

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely my pleasure buddy! Thanks for commenting 🙏🏻🧡

You're a very good teacher and a great player as well. Very well rounded. All aspects of musical performance you have a good grasp in. I appreciate that.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words buddy, I really appreciate it. 🙏🏻 I’ve been doing this a loooong time now 😂

Beautiful. Thank you for This 💓

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely my pleasure! Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

So soothing to play! Laying down the bass on my ehxBass9 through Bossrc10looper with Boss IR-2 on twin for ampage Mr Black deluxeplus for verb and trem. All on my Texas Tea American Ultra Tele on the bridge pup, tone pulled back about a quarter...dreamy! this may take all night 😊

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Stuart, glad you think so 🙏🏻

So excited for this! Impatiently waiting!! 😅

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Hope you dig it!

discovered your channel and subscribed immediately! THANK YOU!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I really appreciate the kind words buddy! 🙏🏻

Beautiful!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

Top notch lessons thank you very much.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure buddy, thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

Love the Nachocaster. Fantastic lesson too.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy! 🙏🏻

wow you have a keen sense of great music. thanks for all this stuff you've put up here

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure dude, plenty more yet to come! Thanks for commenting 🙏🏻

Really liked the zonal linkage, absolute gold dust 👌

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Karl! Glad you liked that buddy 🙏🏻

Great lesson. Clear, concise and very helpful. Nice, tasty playing and tone.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it buddy 🙏🏻

Fabulous lesson! I’m so glad I’ve found my way to your channel!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, really glad to have you on board! :)

first time on this channel. Terrific teaching style and sound. Love it. Big thanks

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Really glad you’re enjoying the lessons buddy 🙏🏻

High quality lesson, thanks!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure buddy, thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

Great song! Great playing! Great instruction!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting! 🙏🏻

Really loved this

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

Great guitar playing, sound, and lesson, a keeper. This is how I WANT to sound.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the comment buddy 🙏🏻🧡

Thank you, this is exactly what I needed whilst learning to play this beautiful song for a new band project I’ve got brewing.

@AlexFarranGuitar

Ай бұрын

Really glad you found it useful, thanks so much for the comment 🙏🏻

I love this song ever since I heard it with Eva Cassidy and this arrangement reminds me about that version of this song. I developed som strange pain in my left thumb so today I play mostly in open G tuning. I think it would work pretty ok in open G focusing on the important notes and put in some easy slide guitar notes here and there and mostly concentrate on the singing.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment matey. Yes I reckon it could work nicely in open tuning for sure! Let me know how you get on with it 👍🏻

that Tele looks wonderful! masterful playing - love this channel!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, really glad you enjoy the videos. And yes, this Nachocaster is special for sure! 🙏🏻

Oh hell yes!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Cheers mate! 🙏🏻

Amazing lesson Alan! Some great insights into the chord shapes and pentatonic licks. So glad that I am a Patreon member.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, thank you buddy! Very glad to have you in the Patreon crew 😎👍🏻 (p.s: think autocorrect swapped Alex for Alan 😂)

@rtstodden

4 ай бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitar Ha yes…dang autocorrect!

Thank you!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome buddy! 🙏🏻

Very new to your channel and I’m really enjoying the content you are putting out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Christopher, and welcome aboard! Really glad you're enjoying the lessons so far buddy 🙏🏻

This is a great lesson 🎸

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Splendid Sir

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend 🙏🏻

Alex, you hit it out of the park on this one. One of my favorite songs i love the original Curtis mayfield version and the one that Jeff Beck did with Rod Stewart. I'm going to get started on this half and maybe be ready when part two comes out. Your lessons have added to my repertoire and my counterpart whom plays bass and rhythm guitar (la pompe) loves alot of these tunes also as we try and play swinging numbers which people love of all ages. Your style is not just refreshing but it's got soul and tone. The older i got the more clean i played as there is so much warmth and feeling to clean jazzy tones. Plus, my hair is shorter and i no longer play metal like i did in the 80's lol. Ttyl mate. tom from maine.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Tom! 🙏🏻 I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos and that you’re finding new inspiration for cleaner tones.. not that there’s anything wrong with the 80’s metal vibe (I also love that stuff!). I really appreciate the comment buddy 🍻

Thanks. This is so lovely to play. Great job teaching

@AlexFarranGuitar

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for the kind words! 🙏🏻

@GuitarguyRichard56

Ай бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitar subscribed. You have a fantastic channel

As always super cool stuff👏👏

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

Amazing man!! Thank you.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Anytime buddy, thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

I can see where John Mayer gets his inspiration especially with Waiting on the world to change and this song having the same progression and in the same key 🎶 gotta love it

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment buddy. I’m not a Mayer fan but have been told multiple times now that his song is the same as this. Interesting! 😁

Alex 🤔 absolutely brilliant my friend 👍🏻 I’ll be busy tomorrow that’s for sure. Loving your videos 🙏🏻

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

I really got a lot out of this lesson thanks very much. Since I have signed on as a Patreon, I’ve noticed that I can’t wait to get back home so that I could practice more of your KZread posts.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

I love this comment! Thank you for your enthusiasm, I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Patreon lessons! 🙏🏻

That was awesome!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Man, you're good!

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man! 🙏🏻

Very informative. I always get a lot out of your lessons. Thanks.

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Thanks dude, really glad you find them to be useful 🙏🏻

What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend Alex also it is time to set our clocks one hour to spring forward ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend, I appreciate you! 🙏🏻 🧡Ah yes, we change our clocks on March 31st.. strange how different parts of the World do it at different times! 🤷🏻‍♂️

Amazing.! Thankyou.❤❤❤

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome mate, thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

love it! thank you …

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it! 🙏🏻

Man Alex, just straight up fire!

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that! 🙏🏻

Great instruction, and lovely chords.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the lesson 🙏🏻

Beautiful performance 💙🔥

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻

Thanks for very nice Lessons

@AlexFarranGuitar

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for comment 🙏🏻

Just fantastic, I immediately suscribed to your Patreon, thank you for all the knowledge you convey

@AlexFarranGuitar

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend, I massively appreciate that! :)

You make stellar content Alex. Definitely one of my favourite teacher out there. (And I teach as well ha!)

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Alex 😉😎 Really glad you enjoy the videos! And here’s to a fellow guitar teacher!.. cheers! 🍻

I can see where Robben Ford style stems from..great display of musicality,tone and sound..Bravo maestro!! Greetings from Havana.

@AlexFarranGuitar

15 күн бұрын

Thanks mate! I’m glad you liked it! 🙏🏻🧡

That NachoCaster sounds so good!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, it’s a dream to play 👌🏻

Great lesson

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!🙏🏻

That's about the best non-black key tuning versions I've heard. One of these days, I will learn black key open tuning.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Definitely good to learn to play in many different tunings. I do a lot of open G, open E, open D and open C .. especially for slide playing of course 🍻

So damn beautiful Alex well done really love it!

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Ah thanks mate, I really appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

Just stumble onto your channel. Very cool. Great lesson, looking forward to part two.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate that! 🙏🏻 Part 2 will be out on Saturday so watch this space 😎

Killin brother. 👌

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Cheers Jeremy, good to see you pal!

@jeremyversusjazz

4 ай бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitaru too brother. btw my friend whos besties w nacho loves your channel-i shared the nacho clip w him and he was already aware of it. 👍

Damn, I don't think any other song study video ever stuck with me like this before. Thanks for bringing me to the next level of understanding what the hell I'm actually doing!

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

That is amazing to hear buddy, thank you so much for the kind words. Really glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🙏🏻

Just found your channel. Beautiful lesson. Thank you.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, I appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

Very nice text.Young man very nicely done

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! 🙏🏻

Wish I could have found you a long time ago, excellent lessons !

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! Never too late!.. glad to have you here 🙏🏻

New subscriber, love your lesson. Thank you

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that 🙏🏻

Lovely!

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy! 🙏🏻

@dmcgwhisper5945

3 ай бұрын

@@AlexFarranGuitar Hey. Hi. Beautiful playing and sound. I liked the lesson. Ive subscribed. I'm thinking of getting back into playing. I keep looking for inspiration. This looks great. I'll check your website too. Thanks

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

@@dmcgwhisper5945 thank you my friend, that’s very kind 🙏🏻 Glad to hear you’re getting back into playing.. there’s nothing better 👌🏻

Great!

@AlexFarranGuitar

Ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

Your lesson is terrific. Your sound is so legit that I want to overdub your voice with a Southern American accent.

@loontil

4 ай бұрын

...what...?

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

😂Haha that’s funny, thanks for the comment buddy 🙏🏻

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

😂

Great lesson. I'm relatively familiar with CAGED and triad shapes (though far from mastering it), but this does a great job "connecting the dots" with all those great shapes and fills.

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting, really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

very nice man

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thanks dude, glad you liked it 🙏🏻

Awesome

@AlexFarranGuitar

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

I remember Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck doing this song so classic in such a beautiful version

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Ah yes, that’s a good version for sure!

Sehr schön! ☺👍

@AlexFarranGuitar

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

A few years ago, this video would hurt my brain. But, after learning how triads and scales come together in the CAGED system, this is the PERFECT lesson to practice them all.

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Amazing! So glad to hear that buddy! 🍻

@venusstefan918

3 ай бұрын

🎉Good bless you❤

@venusstefan918

3 ай бұрын

God bless you❤

@neilritson7445

Ай бұрын

Chapeau! So - any advice to give on your learning experience/strategy?

@Ben-Ken

Ай бұрын

@@neilritson7445 I think triads are the key. Just focus on 3 note sections at a time. Right now, I will find a slow backing track with 1 or 2 chords. I'd Rather Go Blind / Tennessee Whiskey for example. I play the chord on the "1" and then play a piece of the major scale or pentatonic underneath that chord until the "1" comes around again. Just play a single note or two to keep the timing until you can find the notes quickly enough to play more notes or add some flourish between the chords. By doing this in different areas of the neck, I'm able to connect the triads and scales across the neck.

Great lesson sounds great. It sounds like part Curtiss’s version and a little bit of Beck’s version of the song.

@AlexFarranGuitar

3 ай бұрын

Thanks David. That makes sense.. all of the many versions I’ve heard will have influenced this arrangement in some way for sure 👍🏻