Isaiah Sharkey teaches Spanky Alford chords

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Isaiah Sharkey is one of the world’s top guitarists. He won a GRAMMY for his work on D’Angelo’s album Black Messiah and has worked with an enviable roster of artists, including John Mayer, Paul Simon, Lala Hathaway, Lupe Fiasco, and many others.
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00:00 Intro
1:46 Spanky's style
2:28 Cmaj r&b progression
3:35 ii - V - I lick
4:55 Sharkey's iii - vi - ii - V
6:21 "Maximising" the lick
7:04 Recommended listening
7:55 - Spanky's intro on D'Angelo's "Lady" (Chris Rock Show)
8:08 - Spanky's guitar part "bring it on home"

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@OriginalOldSkoolFunk 5 жыл бұрын

"Little stuff like that..." Easy for you to say Maestro. 😏 Man...Spanky was truly amazing, and you Sir are carrying on his legacy and stylings in a great way. Your musicianship is incredible and I shamelessly steal licks from you and Spanky every chance I get. 😉

@theashleft 5 жыл бұрын

Oldskool Funk maann... I laughed at that part haha

@neocollective 5 жыл бұрын

LOL...!!! I was going to make the exact same comment ! Little stuff most of us will never get to play :)

@OriginalOldSkoolFunk 5 жыл бұрын

@@theashleft Bro, I got a chuckle out of that also... These guys are such gifted and exceptional musicians and for them..."little things like that" that blow us away, are things they can unconsciously do in thier sleep. Of course, gifted is a good way to describe them, but think of the countless hours of practicing, gigging, and studying they did over the years to get to this point.

@beenmicrophone5817 5 жыл бұрын

@@OriginalOldSkoolFunk mind blowingly good. wow.

@thort9ac 5 жыл бұрын

Is that not the quote of the year. "Little stuff like that...." lol

@dabj9546 4 жыл бұрын

I love how he's always like "and then he said:" and "I said:" and then he just plays something on his guitar. It's truly his language.

@jungle-wav1322 4 жыл бұрын

He quite possibly has the most soothing voice I’ve ever heard

@plee1906 4 жыл бұрын

Brother Sharkey...I'm almost in tears. You've rekindled soooo many wonderful memories of our dear Spanky Alford. Here in Huntsville, we musicians STILL share memories and stories of how Spanky affected us and our playing. Thank you for sharing this video. Dude, I thought Norris Jones was the only cat who had Spanky's licks down to a science. Now I realize there's another. Keep doing your thang Brother. Hope to see you here in the Tennessee Valley sometime soon. Take care and God Bless.

@lindsey8964 4 жыл бұрын

timestamps to learn later -- 2:28 - CMaj r&b progression 2:54 - playing it Spanky Alford style 4:01 - Spanky's ii V I lick (up to speed: 4:29) 5:38 - Sharkey's iii vi ii 6:21 - "maximizing" the concept (over C progression) 7:56 - Spanky's intro on DAngelo's "Lady" (Chris Rock Show) 8:08 - Spanky's guitar part in the performance ("bring it on home")

@lindsey8964 3 жыл бұрын

Yo I figured if I was spending a couple hours to learn the lick in this video, I might as well just pay $6 for the damn lesson. For a whole lotta Sharkey time, that's pretty good! Recommend it.

@Jonpoo1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks m8

@dispow93 3 жыл бұрын

@skullzmonterrey 2 жыл бұрын

The chords? LOL

@Zaysearth 2 жыл бұрын

@@skullzmonterrey there's a lot here but the basic is c major 7- E min 7 - A min 7 - Dmin9 - Gdom13 - back to cmaj

@DenzelNFX 5 жыл бұрын

Went to see John Mayer live earlier this year because I knew Isaiah would be playing, when it was his time to do his thing he absolutely killed it 💯🔥🔥🔥 me and my brother’s jaw dropped because we never heard the type of chords he was playing.....and he played them with feel while staying in the pocket. Too Good 💯🔥🔥🔥

@DayTreaper 5 жыл бұрын

Witch live was that?

@lolus8974 4 жыл бұрын

I saw him in London two months ago and he was unreal. John Mayer was doing things that amazed me, Sharkey was doing things that I couldn’t even understand.

@nicholaspalacio9672 2 жыл бұрын

@@lolus8974 oh man that’s a great way to describe it!

@billbailey6779 6 ай бұрын

Light bulbs are turning on. Thanks for the lesson.

@squawk3120 4 жыл бұрын

My wife probably wouldn't mind my guitar playing if I could play like this.

@quickstep2408 4 жыл бұрын

next time you say you're going to go play your guitar, just put this on in the background with the door closed. when you step out of the room to her atonished face, youll be like "what? oh that? just something i was working on."

@drenalintherapy 4 жыл бұрын

quickstep or just say “that was just little stuff” 😂

@drumjjj777 4 жыл бұрын

You can

@cutittaierau3128 4 жыл бұрын

Soo true

@zach9809 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I’d never be able to play stuff like that either but the true is there’s no “quick” easy shortcuts just like anything else in life, if you woodshed the hell out of your time you have you’d be surprised how good you can play. I think the key is you have to have fun while playing/practicing or you’ll loose interest. Good luck 👍! Also playing as many gigs or opens mics or even busking, really really helps.

@jeffgomez88 4 жыл бұрын

At 2:26, Isaiah shows us all how to take a basic progression and add so many different chordal licks & tasty phrases. Wow! Absolutely the best!

@BrianElliot 4 жыл бұрын

When I studied at University of Miami, my teacher Chris Whiteman, who subsequently played with D'angelo and Spanky, used to teach this style whenever he could fit it in, in between "required curriculum". Now I'm thinking it's time to go back to this style of playing. Requires a real finesse to time it right. Isaiah you are incredible man.

@mysterybat35 5 жыл бұрын

the 6 dislikes are from the 6 guitar strings. because Isaiah killed them!

@mihak12347 5 жыл бұрын

mysterybat35 😂😂 that would be true yo

@miles7025 5 жыл бұрын

It's twelve now. I think he changed strings.

@mysterybat35 5 жыл бұрын

@@miles7025 sounds about right smh lol

@philipmalan8114 4 жыл бұрын

We need a new dislike theory cos they just grew to 23

@mysterybat35 4 жыл бұрын

@@philipmalan8114 Justin Bieber fans?? I🤔🤔🤣🤣

@DelayedLaunch 3 жыл бұрын

I like how he says “He said,” and then plays something on the guitar. That’s how I want to see my playing... like I’m saying something

@shoutrite91 5 жыл бұрын

Spanky was a LEGEND. I had the pleasure of listening to him for the last several years of his life, he played for the church I attended at the time (St. Luke Christian Church). We loved him dearly. RIH to the greatest to do it. Much love to his dear wife Shirley. 🙏🏾 #256

@KimchiSpringRoll 4 жыл бұрын

I can feel the aura of this man through my screen, the personality, the technique and the style I think he's got it all.

@OnceInAGoogolplex Жыл бұрын

We need a full course from this guy on Pickup Music!

@Pickupjazz Жыл бұрын

Check out our 'Advanced Gospel Guitar' masterclass with him if you haven't already!

@simondale7678 5 жыл бұрын

This is golden that there's videos like this from great like sharkey on youtube for people to learn from. honestly this is gold dust

@jamessmith-zk4co 4 жыл бұрын

Not just a superb musician but a super nice guy.

@jonasc1221 4 жыл бұрын

"little stuff like that" cmon bruh

@derekbeddow3753 2 жыл бұрын

Isaiah is such a nice guy. Brings a smile. , thanks man for your gentle kindness..and wonderful technique

@tactlacker 4 жыл бұрын

Wtf bro I can’t count how many next levels you surpass. Much gratitude.

@baxleyjohn 4 жыл бұрын

Spanky used to make me jam with him when he came into Railroad Bazaar. That would stress 16 year old me out like crazy.

@georgeeldridge7954 4 жыл бұрын

Arrggjtb ahahahaha

@drummerschild6487 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT example of learning a new concept and applying it in a new context... this is exactly what we must all do in order to internalize a language and simultaneously push it forward ❤️

@Quicknessband 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Big love for this cat and all his genius on Black Messiah👍🏽

@LFC__Dan 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best kind of guitar playing out there.

@marvindias1377 3 жыл бұрын

BRO THIS IS FREAKIN GOLD holy sheeeeeeeeet

@gschrock313 4 жыл бұрын

As awesome as you are - yet equally humble, paying tribute and enlightening us to check out one of the masters. Thank you.

@iluvjazz7 4 жыл бұрын

Sharkey, I love the term "styling" you use for passing and neighbor tones. Now that you mention it, I can hear Joe Pass and West Montgomery in Spanky's playing now. I'm wondering if he listened to Ted Greene too. Ted had a chord chemistry & progression book that demonstrated that kind of embellishment in the 70s and 80s. He even taught harmonic tones. But I just want to say this.....you are an excellent teacher and demonstrator as well as your playing.

@speed_will 4 жыл бұрын

Ted greene was amazing just found out about him couple months ago and would u know anyone else like him I like eric walls and jarius monzee

@johnhendricks8140 4 жыл бұрын

Spanky Alford was no joke he had a great groove I became aware of him when playing with D'angelo.

@joelgoodwin8805 4 жыл бұрын

Spanky influenced so many people!!!! Spanky and I did a lot of church and jazz gigs in the late 90’s-early 2000s. Epic times for sure.

@nigelvonshredman 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Love how Isaiah is more relaxed in front of the camera now. Such a cool cat.

@ben-si3dk 4 жыл бұрын

I now know what my wife feels like when I’m trying to explain something to her on the guitar and she has no clue what I’m talking about.

@Utubewrk123 3 жыл бұрын

😂unless they play guitar it turns out they’re all pretending to listen. And they just shake their heads and say oh yea? Oh that’s interesting. We talk a different language as guitarists. They don’t understand. My wife pretends to care. As a kid I’d tell my mom and dad and my dad would say to my mom, do you understand what he’s saying? She’d say no but it’s easier to just agree. It turns out she was listening. She picked up some stuff. I was surprised tbh. May my great, loving, kind parents who I miss dearly every day rip. ❤️

@hearpalhere 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful playing! I'm really glad I came across this video, now I need to see more by Isaiah and naturally, look up Spanky Alford too. Thanks!

@BIGpony777 5 жыл бұрын

i learned so much from this about how to be a student and really know what i know. ive never really considered myself just a guitar player but really just reinforcing the same simple concept of "things have different voicings play the same thing in different registers" and then playing chords that work in my random jam sessions and knowing the neck as you put it over the years has really helped me be able to use it as an instrument to write very tasteful stuff.

@MikeSTUDIO-fg8wj 3 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. I always pick up everything he’s putting down.

@wmsg10 4 жыл бұрын

wow ABC's of chord moving. I know those chords but never thought about that type of move. You made it so smooth . thank you sir

@andydavid9 4 жыл бұрын

Isaiah teaches in such a calm manner. Great lesson!

@moreorlesslikeso 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful stuff! Nicely presented as well.

@Achase4u 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous playing. Thanks for sharing this insight you are so obviously inspired by and know so well.

@Zigarius1123 4 жыл бұрын

First time I've came across you, but man loving this! Keep it up man and don't stop! Beautiful playing

@ianmcculloch9455 5 жыл бұрын

You are a wonderful player and teacher. Thank you.

@robertomighty4562 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, a humble, respectful remembrance of Spanky, and clear teaching. Thank you and you've got it going on. Keep up the good work!

@katryanaorange2092 5 жыл бұрын

His smile is so freakin' pure and peaceful!

@Kammaronn 4 жыл бұрын

This is GOLD! Thanks for sharing so much knowledge!

@Michael_Dominic 4 жыл бұрын

the way his eye light up at 8:05 are just inspiring, indicative of his love for spanky and music in general.

@RichardKelleyMD 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, man! Thank you for this!

@speed_will 4 жыл бұрын

This is so daym good to the ears heaven

@RipVDub 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I lifted a few of these but coming back for more. “Because he knew the neck”...we all should follow this example. Appreciated.

@willbass82 5 жыл бұрын

One of my closest friends✊🏾Its always great to see him dropping valuable jewels!

@groovesyndicate9513 4 жыл бұрын

willbass82 pretty sure pick up music might be your best bet to find this entire lesson. You’ll have to pay for it. Worth it!

@RangKlos 5 жыл бұрын

My ears are blessed!

@bjdee1437 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible musician and teacher.

@RobbieBolog 5 жыл бұрын

That's some sneaky stuff. Thanks for dropping the knowledge for free!

@drlohertz8233 5 жыл бұрын

I met Spankey Alford in the airport in Atlanta back in the 90s. Nicest guy, we exchanged numbers and kept in touch for a while. I remember his outgoing message on his answering machine was him taking over himself playing the guitar.

@antoniogardnerjr.1297 5 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen in a long time. I love Spanky and I love Sharkey. Both great and guitarists.

@dennis_johnson 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@carlodevivomusicontent2138 5 жыл бұрын

That's more than fantastic!!!!!

@RyMuEntertainment 4 жыл бұрын

@8:26 I was just singing that version in the shower yesterday! :) That's one of my all time favorite of D'Angelo's live performances. It pays homage to the classic bringing some respectable light to that era of music, in a day when they are all too often forgotten! Great Stuff Sharkey!

@professorhamamoto 4 жыл бұрын

So sweet. Thank you kindly for your insights.

@sebby4457 3 жыл бұрын

man what a great human being we have here

@gabrielcordeiroestrela3456 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tribute to a great, charismatic and creative musician!

@_Information_ 5 жыл бұрын

Mate that Chris Rock D’Angelo show is one of my favourite musical moments. That intro riff is amazing.

@Guitarwizza1 5 жыл бұрын

J Sam Cooke. #classic

@jazzerblue 4 жыл бұрын

Love this lesson. Another way to explain “where to put the G7alt lick in other places” towards the end of the video: that lick is a dominant lick (built on the V7 chord in C major). Study what secondary dominants are first if you don’t know what they are. This lick can be thrown in right before any chord, just put it a fourth below that chord, Because dominant chords/licks resolve up a fourth. examples. Play it on A right before Dm (V/ii) play it on B right before Em (V/iii) Play in on C right before F(V/IV) etc. He probably explains this in another lesson. Hope this helps some to follow the end.

@cAnthonyL 4 жыл бұрын

What an incredible clip! Thank you for sharing this, wow absolutely tremendous.

@4theluvofyou 3 жыл бұрын

i could listen to Isaiah playing for hours

@kevinberstler 5 жыл бұрын

Isaiah, you’re amazing.

@YouriBotterman 4 жыл бұрын

Dope concept you’ve shared 👌🏽 ! Thank you so much

@ItsPhilH 5 жыл бұрын

Nah that’s cool bro just start casually flexing from 2:55 - honestly, inspiring stuff. Excited to bite into this masterclass 😍❤️😍

@michaeltiztisdale9422 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it MAN!!!!! Appreciate Your Sharing Your Skills And knowledge As Well As Hipping Me To Spanky. I Tend To Play With My Hands Like Wes,Yet I'm Learning A Lot Watching You. You're My Favorite Guitarist And It's An Honor To Learn From A Humble Teacher.

@tadimc 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's a lesson worth buying!!

@gdavis2018 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Isaiah, thanks. I have known about Spanky for a long time, but never got to meet him as I was one of the guys getting called when he couldn't make it. It was a poor substitute. He was absolutely fantastic as a musician. We miss him. Your playing is great, keep it up.

@deon5329 5 жыл бұрын

Just giving this stuff away. Thanks man. 👍🏾

@SummitGuitarSchool 4 жыл бұрын

this is awesome! I just saw this guy with John Mayer last week and he tore it up!

@stupid28273 4 жыл бұрын

Very piano-eque. Beautiful.

@faithbassed49 4 жыл бұрын

Sir you are a gifted and inspirational musicians! Thank you for this incredible presentation

@anthonygoines1466 3 жыл бұрын

You sir are a blessing

@josephfelice601 4 жыл бұрын

Great articulations man!!!

@Bahimo3154 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite guitarist isaiah

@glmsopacua9568 3 жыл бұрын

Love this..Thank YOU For this lesson..

@E_chizzle 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing just Amazing

@lollofunky 3 жыл бұрын

very beautiful line/movement !!

@dispow93 4 жыл бұрын

love your smile when you talk about spanky! greets from berlin, ger

@malcolmbartlett3169 5 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, I'm overwhelmed

@Zigurate72 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome...what an amazing groovy playing.

@PeterKeaneMusic 4 жыл бұрын

fantastic!

@bosco5469 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u ..luv this one...great channel

@user-uf4ev4pk4y Ай бұрын

Very smoothe fingerstyle. Beautiful chord combinations, thanks for sharing.

@zachariewinter8412 2 жыл бұрын

amazing thank you!!!

@PanamaJack666 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing.

@chillbro2275 3 жыл бұрын

That was dope! I'm looking for music styles to guide my learning, and Spanky Alford's music seems really fun!!!

@sololife9403 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@TheRubeke 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@Rhythmicons 4 жыл бұрын

amazing!

@josephromano7303 4 жыл бұрын

so glad I came across this gem. I'm a rock/blues guitarist who wants to expand his cultural ears and learn from the greats. never even heard of spanky alfred (sorry!) but sure glad I did now! just subbed to your channel... great stuff!

@kingbey3480 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Spanky! Music from heaven! God bless you continually!

@Pickupjazz 2 жыл бұрын

Isaiah's playing is amazing!

@AntKneeLeafEllipse 5 жыл бұрын

Man you got a touch yourself. This video is amazing!

@harrysearia1784 5 жыл бұрын

Last saw Spanky in STL with another legend Jonathan Dubose Jr and a host of other great guitarists. We drove up from KC. I about lost my mind. Spanky played from his soul.

@morrisman 5 жыл бұрын

what year was this?

@quickstep2408 4 жыл бұрын

the anointed dubose was there too?!? lucky