"Clearly, I don't have the blues." Classic Guthrie

Gotta say, man. Guthrie has Flawless phrasing, immaculate tone and a sophisticated vibrato. Then he starts playing the guitar...

This is like ASMR for guitarists. Very soothing.

"Use your string bending prowess to taunt the piano player; for try as they might they can't do it" *several synth players are typing*

Of course, we all love Guthrie. Please Guitarist Magazine - hire this guy - throw money at him. Lock him in as a regular video contributor. He is a great player, but an even greater teacher. He WILL increase your viewer/readership!

Vote 1 - Guthrie Govan for Greatest Speaker of the English Language

2:55 "the correct pitch, according to music theory of the west" That's an incredible GEM we got here. His knowledge is so deep and he mastered it, since he's able to include these incredibly useful informations now and then during his lessons. I just love this man

His speaking is as entertaining as his playing.

guthrie should host a radio show, his voice is so addictive

I could listen to this guy talking and playing for hours and hours.... Guthrie Govan = Guitar God

I have been following Guthrie since the early 2000's and have watched him grow as a teacher and guitarist; even then I knew that Guthrie was the best in the world, even though many guitarists would disagree. Guthrie can not only play and sound like himself, but he has the unique ability to sound like anyone, Satch, Vai, Yngwie, Steve Lukather, Pat Martino, Derek Trucks, Robben Ford...you name it. A very rare and beautiful gift. The man can read, transcribe the hardest music on the planet, and put it into laymen's terms so that the rest of us can grow as guitarists. He is well spoken, articulate, humble, and always willing to teach and share what he knows with the world. He is the all around best player on the planet and if I had a vote he would get it. Thank you Guthrie for all of your work, and for your sincerity. Adam

Possibly the best popular music guitarist on the planet, fantastic teacher, and articulate and charismatic speaker.

This guy, in addition to also being an absolute god on the guitar, is almost frighteningly charismatic.

to me this is much more interesting than those "20 complex-hybrid picking-fusion-shred-legato licks" lesson videos I've found on many popular youtube shredder channels these days. Guthrie is one of the few modern super-technical guitar virtuosos who are still carrying the blues flag (along with Alex Hutchings, Richie Kotzen) equally proudly

Guthrie is just so... lovable! That tone of voice, the hairs, those funny teeth, such a character!

The fact he uses pain to remember and categorize the different bends shows how much he really embodies the guitar as a part of his body.

Guthrie Govan has such a fantastic reputation that some people might pre-hate him out of jealousy. But there's nothing you can dislike about this guy. He's funny, he's smart, he's down to earth, he's an amazing player, he's likeable, and he can explain things at any level from beginner to pro. What a brilliant video. As of right now, 329 thumbs up and NO thumbs down. I'm sure eventually some jackass will click thumbs down, but 329 and 0 is remarkable.

"Clearly I don't have the blues" LOL, what a master!

Damn this guy is an amazing teacher. He and Paul Gilbert just want other people to do/feel what they get from the guitar. The sharing indeed, does mean caring:)

This is great but also hilarious when he comments the bends, and the pain, and also the SRV devotees with 13s string set lol

I Love the space in between the white and the black keys - "where the bluesy lives" This man is phantastic, He really is!!!

I feel like Guthrie Govan is probably the most kind, genuine person walking the face of the earth today. In every interview, lesson, etc. I've seen him, he makes you feel like he's your buddy, and he just knows you can achieve what you want. All he wants to do is help. I hope those around around him and are as kind to him as he is to them. Oh, and great guitar player, too!

I've never heard of this guy but 3 minutes and my mind is blown

This guy really is awesome... Besides being a phenomenal player, he is an outstandingly pleasant teacher... He explains things so clearly!

This is gold. I'm really happy for the people (young and old) who will be wise enough to take Mr. Govan's advice to heart, capable enough to put in the work, and as a result level up their musical mojo. I'm no longer physically able to do so, so if you are bothering to read this comment and if you have aspirations to be a better guitarist - PLEASE, go do it, and share your creations with the world!

I know everybody is concentrating on the left-hand but Guthries' right hand technique is absolutely tremendous.

I love how he's constantly smiling after each statement he makes. Just such a nice, funny, humble and creative person.

2:57, love how he says "of the west" in a cheeky way. Eastern music definitely has a lot to teach about bizarre intervals!

Just realised, just by watching this video I feel I've become a better player, what a gift Guthrie has, not just to be an amazing guitar player but he realizes we all share a dream to be able to express ourselves as best we can and he flawlessly and effectively communicates and demonstrates how we can do that. Wow!!

It always seems like he's about to smile but he never does.

Went from an instructional video to an ecstatic experience. Five stars.

Guitar meditation . The gentleman , is an excellent teacher . He brings clarity to a very complex subject and brings light . Greatness .

Absolute joy listening to this man talk, his knowledge and lateral thinking combined with his "laid back" approach is just awesome. And gives you the confidence you need to try harder, and push yourself. Thanks Guthrie.

He even makes a pentatonic sound godlike.

He looks, sounds and plays like he's from another planet, what a unique guy

Thank you, Guthrie! Best bending instruction I've come across. Your insights really add something special and make an impact.

I would love to see him jamming with Scott Henderson. These two guys can make pentatonic sound sophisticated.

what a lovely guy! brilliant.

What a gift it is to have Guthrie in this world, at a time when we can all enjoy and appreciate him through this KZfaq thing!

I watched the video (excellent production btw) several times. Each time I play the first lick I cannot stop to keep on playing because it sounds so nice. Cheers

Guthrie is such a great guy , funny , charismatic and a brilliant guitarist.

Man I love this guy. Great human and monster of a player. Thanks for sharing you're knowledge Guthrie

I just discovered you yesterday. I am truly Blown Away. You have inspired me to want to elevate my skills. Keep doing what you're doing. I am a fan for life!

Damn...should have seen this 2 years ago. Everytime I watch one of your tutorials, I learn something in a new way. I've been playing 35 years and it's a great feeling to learn something that is actually useful to the advanced guitarist. Thanks Guthrie!

Incredible lesson and teacher! Thanks Guthrie and Guitarist!

"Apologies to the Stevie Ray devotees who have a set of 13's... That one is maybe not achievable." made me laugh hahaha

You Sir, Have just moved into my top 10 players list!! I got so much more than a String Bending Masterclass.... I got a classic lesson in tone, another lesson in technique, one simple lesson in being humble with good mannerisms and the best little loop! TOPS! Thanks man B)

Dig it, dig it, dig it. What a beautiful clear and precise parting of knowledge and advice without the ego getting in the way.

What an awesome vid. Very clear and concise. Excellent teaching knack.

Amazing player and amazing teacher, and funny as always, thanks Guthrie.

Than you, Guthrie! I haven't run into anyone else who can articulate so well honesty & humbleness in the same realm when speaking and teaching. "And now a song called E minor", "Tactile memory...how much it hurts", "No one is gonna give you a medal for using your first finger on its own".

That was the best instructional video I've seen since Paul Gilbert's Intense Rock 2. Guthrie... you're amazing man! I wish you'd release a second solo album man! You're a treasure to the guitar community! Premier Guitar September 2019! Rock on Man!

that was so concise. Coming from someone who tends to be overly wordy, that was amazing

I love this man ,when he talks his face has so many funny expressions

“ I am a Viking !!!!” You are the GOAT Guthrie but a wonderful, warm teacher who conveys not only your deep love and own knowledge , but your total dedication to the sound - the only thing that matters - my god you are a genius- thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

I get much value out of Guthrie Govan's lessons. So clear in communicating theory and demonstrating technique. Thanks for bringing the eloquent Mr. Govan to us on more issues.

Amazing lesson from an incredible musician. Thank you Guthrie and Guitarist, looking forward to the next 4 instalments. Until then, I'm off to taunt some piano players!

Godthrie Godvan?

Many thanks, Guthrie always brings lots of great ideas into some well-known (I thought it was well-known) stuff. Please share, those ideas are really priceless

This was really precise and insightful tutorial for bending. I've been playing a for while and learned a lot new things. Great teaching. Thanks.

A much tamer video than I'm used to from Guthrie, but I get the point and he's such a good teacher. However I spent much of the video drooling over just how good the fretwork on his custom Charvel is, truly I am a geek! :-)

"clearly I don't have the blues" 😂

I defiantly would buy your masterclass DVD. Excellent technical tutorial. excellent playing.

Thank You so Much,Guthrie.I've just incorporated this bend to my blues and pentatonic runs.It really brings life to the usually boring licks I do.

Its called the "Blue Note" He's not just an awesome guitarist but also a great teacher.

Min 3rd, 7, 4. all good to do that 1/4 step bend and sometimes blues players DO release it back (mostly on min 3rd or if they are doing a full bend). Guthrie has fingertips of concrete. He could prob bend the little E off the top of the fretboard.

knew he was an amazing player. now i know he's an amazing teacher. he can explain things so simply and completely engages you

I'm appreciative of the fact he still admits some of those bends still hurt.

Most British person ever! I love it, he makes everything sound more interesting

Genius.....period.

I love guthrie's little random smiles, he is having soo much fun

Starting to finally get basic Theory, watches Guthrie and immediately realise I know next to nothing, this guys knowledge and playing feel are the best

I could watch him explaining everything all day :D

"so, if i play a song called E minor..." *starts playing Eminor chord* this guy is the man

for some reason i cannot get enough of this guy. one of the best players all round, and a fascinating personality to boot

I've watched a lot of guitar tutorial videos on YT, and by far Guthrie is the best teacher...not only because of his superior guitar skills but also his pleasant demeanor:)

Guy is a genius!

Listening to him talk about guitars is like listening to Rodney Mullen talk about skateboarding

When you played the Em backing track the whole concept just fell into place. Brilliant

Guthrie is just amazing, and explains it in such a way where I actually want to listen and pay attention. Bloody great guitarist!

*Nobel Prize of the English Language*

Pulls out the old acoustic.

Great delivery of great content. Effortless humour mixed in with concise lesson.

Wonderful person, polite, proper and willing to share. Salt of the earth. Rock on....!!!

Guthrie is intimidating and mind-bogglingly modest. Simultaneously a lovely lovely guy and a genius who can peer into your soul and know that you're shit at guitar LOL.

I notice that he's more of a conceptual instructor as opposed to explaining how he is mechanically achieving a bend. Nothing on thumb placement, the rotation of the forearm, etc.

This dude always comes across to me as the happiest and most excited poodle I've ever seen, and it's just so wholesome!

Hitting 60 this October, and I loved this fellows approach to teaching !

I didn't realise until seeing this video that I've been living in Albert King country.

a lot of Dave Gilmore sounds here. awesome

I come back to this year after year and I'm always just mind blown on his teaching ability. Even if a technique is far above my playing ability I still manage to get something out of what he says. He manages to teach theory(?) in an understandable way. Compared to some of the other virtuosos that teach and you have no idea what is going on, Guthrie is the man.

Amazing nuggets of gold! Again, concise and logical ways to consciously explore through and hone in great techniques.

a song called E minor eheh

Guthrie is the Best :)

I don’t know how I went so long without hearing the wisdom of Guthrie. What a wonderful treasure

First time I watched this series I was just starting off with bends. Now I have a bit more of a feel for the concept, I'm back to watch it all again!

"music theory *of the west*" very well said! music from the east has other structures, what they hear in tune we hear out of tune... just listen to a sitar... well said man

"thats because we're not playing bumblebee flight or "I am a viking" "

Best bending video series in the internet...

WHAT AN AMAZING TEACHER!!!!! HE REALLY PLAYS OUT OF THIS WORLD, BUT HOW HE UNDERSTAND THE GUITAR IS JUST INCREDIBLE