In Deep: Unraveling the Guitar Secrets of Carlos Santana

Like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, legendary rock guitarist Carlos Santana is one of the most significant players to emerge from the Sixties music scene. By fusing elements of electric blues, rock, jazz and Latin, he created a signature sound that is instantly recognizable and inspirational to guitarists across the spectrum of musical genres.

In this edition of "In Deep," we will examine some of the techniques and stylistic elements that inspired Santana and contribute to his unique sound.

[Ledprostate]

LARGE triangle thin pick a must (for retro Santana)

[getvicky]

Apart from the dorian mode that he obviously uses a lot, Santana also maj7 interval in a minor scale (thus using the harmonic minor scale) at times.

[Daleczogalla]

Finally someone explained it understandable. Thanks for that!!

[russg]

Doesn't seem to have his guitar tuned at all like Carlos but then I have no training or an ear. I just know what I like and Santana rocked!

[miguelramos]

damn good lesson. it almost feels like your dad explaining it to you. simple and to the point, but at the same time youre actually learning something. wish every lesson ive had was like that.

[willieguitars]

Carlos have gone through changes and does not sound the same anymore.

[zannemack]

Carlos Santana brings peace and love to the table. What do you haters bring? Thankyou for this video. I’m a huge Santana fan, and musician. ❤️

[digitalox]

Great lesson and very concise. You've summed up a master in less than 7 minutes.

[hawg]

Andy, you are a great instructor, I love these series you do IN DEEP.

[funkfan]

That looks like an SG Special. Great guitar for a reasonable price. Great lesson too!

[phobiaspasm]

I have the Epiphone version of this guitar :D

[SuperBobjon]

im not a huge santana fan but his soloing techniques are awesome. I learned something to improve my planning today haha

[billyb]

I did not realize it was that easy... thanks.

[RONDOC]

Something that should be kept a secret.

[armandmadewnus]

He sounds like the head pixie in the fairly odd parents ...

[somekindofdude]

Why you don't alt or economy pick your scales?

[cemalcakr]

l know one thing l have to buy exact guitar he has🎸🎼🎶

[urgx]

Can someone explain this to me?  Why does this G dorian sound exactly like the F major scale?

[aspirez]

i really don't see why people get so upset about people posting "first."

[littlesister]

YOU'LL BE TESTED TOMORROW, YOU BETTER KNOW THIS.