Why Are Guitar Players CLUELESS About Music?

People often say my playing resembles Eric Johnson's. In this episode I explain what I call "The Eric Johnson Effect" and how to sound like him.

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[josephm.benoit]

Rick, this is a patient, charming, gentle way to say - if you're going to accuse me of using anyone else's stuff (as though that's a bad thing), then get it right and make it Bach. THIS is educational, intelligent. And cool.

[elbautos]

My first guitar instructor told me over 30 years told me "any time you hear a modern musician being clever, chances are it was something Bach was clever about centuries ago first"

[robm]

Love Eric Johnson, love Pat Metheny, love J.S. Bach, love you Rick. It all flows from the same beautiful place. Cheers.

[flame_half]

As a saxophonist. It warms my heart to see a guitarist pull out music, The Real Book even. Beautiful.

[alembickoa]

It's amazing how many people have never listened to classical music and think that these musical gymnastics are something invented in their lifetime.

[JoeyAriemma]

The way you break down and explain things is the intangible mark of an expert. Thank you for all that you do, Rick. You’re a big inspiration.

[YeRobertPayne]

"Get Bach, Get Bach, Get Bach to where you once belonged".
Now I know what a spread triad is and I really like them.

[guitardude]

I remember hearing OLD classical organ pieces on the radio and realizing that's what Eddie Van Halen had based some of his licks on. Bach is the man! As usual you rock Rick!

[marcos]

I learned spread triads today. It was a good day.

[aradder]

Wow, bringing Bach into the conversation blew my mind. So cool. Glad you're making this type of video again!

[BungleJoogie]

I feel like when guitarists hear intervals greater than 4ths in a solo, they immediately think of Eric Johnson because that's the furthest end of guitar playing they listen to until they think it gets too "jazzy."

[BKDocHoliday]

I saw Eric Johnson play last night on the Experience Hendrix tour. He and the rest of the players were on fire. Thanks for the lesson, Rick.

[kevinboyea]

Steve Morse was doing spread triads in the late 70’s on as well.

[donwershba]

My favorite part of this episode is your obvious joy of teaching. I'm going to go practice spread triads now!

[timbergeron]

Always glad to hear you drill down closer to the origins of all things in pop music. Cello Suite is a perfect foundation. You make it easy to fit the old and the new together in an easy to grasp format. Keep it up!

[felipesanches_guitar]

Rick, getting straight to the point. I would like to thank you immensely for the great work you do on your channel. Your work not only made me continue studying and teaching, but also made me get back to composing. And one more very important thing, I realized that I really need to study and improve my English. Obrigado Rick! ♪

[cozmicpfunk]

I first saw EJ in 1986 in Austin Texas (Opry House for "Tones" music tour) and was Blown Away! In 1988 I worked at Austin Sound and Light (Across from Tommy's Drum Shop) and in our rehearsal studio, I hear some shredding Guitar and walked in the room and it was EJ rehearsing "Trademark" and I stood in the doorway in total Awe! I ended up working the Aus-Tex tour with him in audio Support where Austin Sound and Light provided his PA for 3 venues. I have been a huge fan and admirer of his Talent. He is friendly and very humble. Everyone needs to see him live to fully appreciate his musical skills! Thank you for sharing RB :)

[dondercole]

It is official…as a guitar player…I am completely clueless about music….and I love it and love learning something new…..this video will have me hang up my axe forever….right after I release my new indie album that no one will hear….namaste

[skamandrios]

The first time I saw Eric play was at Ray's Heart of Texas music store in Austin, Texas, sometime around 1976 or 1977. So he would have been 22 or 23 years old. He was selecting a speaker cabinet and just playing some random licks, while everyone stood around him with their jaws hanging open. I, for one, had never heard anything like him.

[SodiumWage]

I like how videos like this are a lot like your old videos where you really got into technique and theory. I love your new videos too (keep them interviews coming!), but it's nice to see you not straying too far from your roots either.