Let's Learn Peter Green's 'Jumping At Shadows'

Check out the original version of 'Jumping At Shadows' here:

Special Thanks to Chuck Kavooras for loaning me an amazing 2009 Peter Green tribute Les Paul for the solo. I'm using the 'out of phase' middle position and adjusting the volume controls.

Amp is a Headstrong Lil King boosted with a Keeley Katana boost pedal.

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[johnthursfield]

Nice to see a great player covering a great player

[mattl]

It's always amazed me that Peter had that kind of instinct, phrasing, skill, etc in his early 20's.

[davelamb]

Did you know that this song was written by Duster Bennett, not by Peter Green, they did share a flat together in Richmond, Surrey, which is where I met both of them one night after a visit to the CRAW DADDY CLUB.

[dobiqwolf]

Thank you Jack, please more Peter Green lessons.
And nice playing the Greeny Les Paul!

[ghfdt]

Great playing Jack! You did a great job getting very close to Peter Green's style which is really difficult to do. I love Peter Green's blues and rock playing, it was always so expressive and dynamic. He was masterful at controlling dynamics and expression of what he was playing to the point where some notes are barely audible but completely grabs your attention, and when he leaves space it takes your breath away in anticipation of what he would play next and how it would sound. My grandfather who was a big fan of Peter Green used to say "he's the loudest quiet guitar player i've ever heard".

[derekclacton]

Great video! 🎸👍

“Jumping At Shadows” was written by Duster Bennet - a one-man band who used to open for Fleetwood Mac. Unusual for a headliner to cover a song by the support act! His original version is a must-hear, too :)

[gscottfuller]

Green is one of my all time favorites also. The live recording of Black Magic Woman never gets old.

[danpatterson]

So glad someone's actually made a video based on that track. It's an absolute monster of a track, especially with the lyrics that along with green manilushi has me convinced that at the time he was being haunted by some kind of demon.

[PeterConnors-tviw]

Thanks for covering one of Peter Green's solos Jack. I need your love so bad, was one of the first singles I ever bought way back in the day, Still love it today, the guitar intro, the singing and even the strings.

[alexgramm]

I'm speechless. Master Class on P.G. The positions, the licks.. blues!!

[karmadave]

Wow Jack! You really out did yourself on this one. Peter Green is my favorite 60's British Blues Guitarist and this lesson clearly illustrates the nuances of a FM classic. Thanks!

[uberjam-sam]

This is such a great lesson. I live the way the solo is broken down starting with the underlying harmony. It's essential to understand the harmony first but so few YT teachers actually dedicate much if any meaningful time to that understanding. Thank you

[Poboy]

Peter Green was a blues genius!! It's a great performance and, as always, tasteful. Thanks for the video.

[jamesjameson]

Thanks for honouring Peter Green Jack. His songwriting and guitar style was as sweet ans nasty as Blues should be! He was also my favourite British Blues player. I still get a kick of watching the audience react when I play Peter's Black Magic Women instead of Santana's (great in its own right). I also played Homework and looking at adding Rattlesnake Shake. Peter was a little naughty boy with all these songs about sex. Always a bit of tongue in cheek.

Supernatural and Albatross are some of the most beautiful electric guitar instrumentals. I miss those days when bands wrote instrumentals like Jessica and Memories Of Elizabeth Reed by ABB. Anyway enough reminiscing. Thank you again for bringing Peter Green to people who may have never heard him before. Danny Kirwan was also an amazing guitar player.

[jeffreyreid]

I have had this album for years and really enjoy it. I will be working on this one thanks!

[richardmather]

Damn that is beautiful! My favorite British blues playing.

[ronvalente]

Peter had a beautiful touch, only the best played with the Bluesbreakers! and Peter was the best, .he had such a short playing life with Mac, but his music will never be forgotten. nice touch to see you play this number on a vintage Lemon Drop peter green copy! I have one myself.

[jeanjoyet]

I’ve listened this song so many times ❤ I’m really delighted that you talk about this one but I’ m not surprised though cause you share with P G that kind of smooth feeling ❤ love it and thank you

[danielhoskins]

I am so pleased you made this video-I get lost on this song sometimes and you’ve helped me understand the structure better now.

Thanks Jack.

[IanAnderson]

Hi Jack... love your playing, and your feel - and your laid-back vibe. I've loved Peter's playing since the early days when I started to learn how to play guitar back in the late 60s, when he was with John Mayall, and then Fleetwood Mac. I tried to copy just about every solo he played, you know, back when all you had was a mono record player and a blunt stylus...! There are so many great songs and solos to love, like 'So Many Roads'; 'Out of Reach'; and the whole 'Hard Road' album. Then there's the Fleetwood Mac ones like 'Need Your Love So Bad', and so many others, but the one that hits me the hardest is 'Love That Burns'. His feel, touch, and phrasing throughout the whole song is just beautiful, and then he hits you with the most heart-wrenching solo I've ever heard. I was just wondering what you think about that one? Thanks for everything you do. 🎸