Level Up Your Blues Comping! | Kirk Fletcher Style

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Today we’re looking at a blues comping etude that I wrote after drawing a lot of inspiration from the rhythm playing of a modern day blues master - Kirk Fletcher!
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There are loads of incredible blues players out there today - Josh Smith, Matt Schofield, Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales are just a few of the guys I’ve been listening to for years now but Kirk Fletcher is one who I only started really listening to over the past few months.
Kirk is of course a fantastic lead blues player but as I mention in this video, it’s his blues comping / rhythm chops that really fascinate me as both a fan and a student of blues guitar playing.
I wrote this etude and uploaded it to instagram a few months ago. In terms of the chord voicings I used, the single note lines I threw in between the chords and the rhythmic feel in general, it was very much inspired by Kirk’s rhythm playing.
In this free lesson, I break the etude down into 5 key elements to help you better understand how I put it together.
The 5 key elements are:
The shuffle feel
Chord voicings
Double-stops (on the I chord)
Passing chords
Single-note lines
I hope you guys enjoy this free lesson - I had a lot of fun making it.
Video edited by John Hollingworth.
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@RossCampbellGuitarist Жыл бұрын

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@jaedenmk5544 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ross, I just wanted to say that I think the quality of your videos and you’re playing is impeccable.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words!

@MusicwithPaolo 2 ай бұрын

Life changing lesson and exactly what I needed, thanks Ross!

@marcos_c_m 3 ай бұрын

pure gold. - this king of content is what we guitar players need more and actually is the hardest to find - please do more like this and in other styles too - Thanks

@thiagomarciel210 3 жыл бұрын

you're the best teacher/player here on KZfaq

@RC32Smiths01 3 жыл бұрын

That's so cool! Blues playing is up my alley man!

@markfoerster6818 2 жыл бұрын

Pure Gold

@bertcarsouw 2 жыл бұрын

This works, just learned my first decent blues shuffle. Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

@Ronnierayv 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Thank you.

@minodelucia8960 Жыл бұрын

Great lesson! Thank you✌

@kiak90 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Ross, thank you very much for your guitar lesson. You are the first in a long time to motivate me again with your tasteful playing, a real challenge both technically and harmoniously great Ross, once again thank you Ross

@Ronsharo Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great lesson . I appreciate the effort put into this detailed lesson.

@modernmusicstudio303 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many jazz comping videos it's nice to find one focused on blues comping! Great lesson!

@Musicsports 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this lesson and how you have stressed the importance of timing and spatial awareness. It isn’t your straight forward SRV style shuffle. Reminds me of Robben Ford the most. Like how he added a 13th bar onto the song Somebody’s Fool.

@jimmeymcgee2840 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross I just recently fell in love with this style of playing that he plays an I just feel like I suck at guitar but I’m gonna rap my head around it an own it so keep the lessons like this coming an again you will always get my money every month man thanks a lot for the lessons.👍🏾🎸(USA)Ohio

@minodelucia8960 10 ай бұрын

Great lesson! Thank you❤✌

@rustysguitar1 3 жыл бұрын

Love this breakdown! I learned a lot! Thanks

@marketguy2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ross. One of the most thoughtful and useful guitar lessons I've ever seen on KZfaq. For me, this one is special and just what I needed at this moment.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

That's made my day reading that Bryan. Thank you so much!

@pennythecat Жыл бұрын

An excellent lesson from a guy who I seem to remember has been doing this since he was a “kid”. Well done.

@kcussrebutuemos4815 3 жыл бұрын

Kirk is a great player. I think overlooked by many. So good thing you are giving him his credit where credit is due.

@TrendKill75 10 ай бұрын

Completely agree with you, Kirk gives cool "soul/r'n'b" elements to his blues shuffles. Thank you, nice video!! You did a nice work in putting together some Kirk's habits for this video lesson. 👍

@GuitarguyRichard56 23 күн бұрын

Great stuff Ross. Great teaching style to

@Stevewatson3 3 жыл бұрын

More I watch more I see you how much of a great teacher you are Ross 💓 put a lot of good players in the limelight.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@fredthompson6176 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for breaking things down so well. You have great teaching skills! Comping is something I've neglected in my playing and this is so useful.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fred!

@anthonygonzalez8684 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Blues chording lessential. Thank you.🎸👍🏻

@RipVDub 3 жыл бұрын

Filled with goodness - thank you sir!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Glad ya enjoyed it!

@isaacinvang 3 жыл бұрын

Ross Campbell is awesome. You are my hero. I improved a lot because of your fine videos. God bless you!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaac, I'm so glad to hear that! Keep it up :)

@michaelhoyle8152 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross,great teaching video,really well presented and also featuring one of the best blues players around.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

@MrStevieWondah 3 жыл бұрын

Kirk is amazing! I love his enthousiasm, he seems like such a great guy who thoroughly enjoys what he's doing

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Seems like the nicest dude ever

@attiliosylvio2799 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lucasnon5784 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mang!

@rigmormortis164 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing lesson,great feel,and a strat tone to die for,very Well played Ross,with out rythm we are nothing,thanks for sharing..stay safe/best regards Lasse🇸🇪

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@walterredaelli7507 2 жыл бұрын

Hi ya Ross ! Thanks so much for this pure gold. Kirk is one of my favorite modern blues players. I was looking for detailed study on his rhythmic approach and I found your lesson. You have a great tone and use of dynamic, besides being a crystal clear teacher. Thanks again for sharing. Cheerio! Walt

@RossCampbellGuitarist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walter!

@straightstats6315 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, great playing,. glad I found you...

@RossCampbellGuitarist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Dorcogazul 3 жыл бұрын

I really dig into your videos man, absolutely useful content and as always very practical and bluesy. Please keep posting this sort of videos!!!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@danr9202 3 жыл бұрын

Dude your tone is just friggin unreal, not to mention your playing is always an inspiration!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@natehine8541 3 жыл бұрын

I love the tech names given to something that used to be described as put some snot on it ... Russ great as always ..thanks !

@gunkanjima3408 3 жыл бұрын

Great tones

@6StringStories 3 жыл бұрын

Kirk is one of my favorite players - GREAT video Ross. Hope you are well

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am. Hope you are doing good as well

@rcimerman68 3 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS! I am a heavy user of youtube blues lessons and you seem to be the only one who explain the theory deeper (talking about mixolydian, flat 5th, whys and hows, etc - specially that maj7#5 arpeggio (that was great) - ). Great job thanyou. subscribing and following!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricardo!

@mikegilbertson224 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson. Thanks

@lorenzoamore3642 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, great lesson

@spydiggerous 3 жыл бұрын

Ross, I LOVE this. My rhythm chops/chord vocabulary need major work and this really hits the spot. You could do 10 of these etudes and I would love 'em all. Thank you!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Greg!

@jdavis6650 Ай бұрын

A metronome can be your best friend.

@richardschwarz7907 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic lesson again, thanks Ross!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@andy96356 3 жыл бұрын

Your a great teacher

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@latchodives 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson ! Thanks for the quality content !

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chrispenny1985 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely neglected my Rhythm playing over the years. Kirk has definitely inspired me to get the finger out and start learning some proper rhythm and blues, so much harder than it looks. Cheers for the lesson will be here for a while I think 🤣

@kymodo817 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this lesson mate great job. Keep it up!!!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@yonikup2865 3 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing man, as usual 🙂

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!

@bretschwartz 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic lesson! I'm gonna be working on this for a long long time.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bret!

@satchrules101 3 жыл бұрын

I love ur lessons and playing bro!!!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@timwithee4947 3 жыл бұрын

Love that 13th voicing. Robben Ford uses it alot. And the Hideaway 7th chord makes it!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, probably my favourite chord to play.

@josephfink8433 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Ross...love that shuffle stuff...

@RossCampbellGuitarist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph!

@DarClaude 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ross, I saw this lesson the day it came out and have been trying to get the feel and vibe over the last few days and it is slowly coming to me, it's not easy but is so rewarding, it's a really enjoyable technique to play, very Texas Flood! I just want to say thanks and keep it up you're a very good teacher indeed. I'll be signing up to your subscription tuition very soon. Cheers and all the very best - Mark

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

@ramurairai6105 6 ай бұрын

This video has become breakthrough for me ...

@joepetrosky3411 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice lesson Ross

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BBQ1953 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a fan of Fletcher’s playing style for a while. Thanks for the great tutorial. BTW, I’ve been a fan of your for a while, as well.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brett!

@BrianCanavan 3 жыл бұрын

Fabbydoo. I'm just getting started with the guitar and the blues after a loooong lay off and was a bit bamboozled and scared of taking anything like this on until this lesson got me thinking I can. Time and practice will tell :) Thanks again.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that Brian, thanks!

@geeem321 2 жыл бұрын

Came across this while exploring "Further on up the Road" by Joe Bonamassa (some similar riffs). What an absolute gem of a tutorial! Thank you so much for taking the time and care to create the lesson. Brilliant playing (as always) and your teaching style makes it all so accessible. Top marks!!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@RJ-lf8ex 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great video for many reasons. First, juicy blues rhythm techniques truly are overlooked. Second, Kirk Fletcher is great. Third, Ross does everyone a great service by firmly looping theory into the lesson, which is also such an overlooked aspect with YT guitar lesson videos. This video is 19:48 long and every second is valuable. Lastly, the natural teaching skill and passion are flat out obvious, which makes being on the learning side much more enjoyable. Thanks dude!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice comment. Thank you!

@TheMarkOCaster 3 жыл бұрын

I learned a ton from that. Thank you

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thank you!

@javiercisternasnajle 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I'm spending this winter at the Himalayas. My mission is to become a better blues and funk player. This lesson is incredible. I'll check out your courses, big hug Really thank you

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, have a nice time over there! Thank you :)

@clust11 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to play a complete song that is not to complicated and fun also. Many thanks

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Michel, thanks!

@charleshames3276 3 жыл бұрын

Good job! Sounds like my old cronies from Ft. Worth.

@Luislazarosolana 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luis!

@ozbluesman 3 жыл бұрын

May I just comment that this lesson is really good. However, Kirk plus many others have a deep understanding of the rhythm playing going back beyond SRV. Louis Myers, Robert Jr Lockwood , Jimmy Rogers and later Junior Watson , Duke Robillard and Ronnie Earl are masters at this. Swing guitarists have a lot to offer as well . I met Kirk and saw him play nearly 20 years ago and KNOW that his knowledge is deep. Rhythm guitar is so underrated, yet the best guitarists are those that play it and know it. It's 90% of the song. Thank you for doing this lesson.

@Web4Panama 3 жыл бұрын

I love that style. Today is the first time I've seen your channel - it looks great, I'll be back.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Web4Panama 3 жыл бұрын

@@RossCampbellGuitarist It's a pleasure Ross. Your teaching is very good. I just bought someone else's books that will keep me busy for a while but when I'm in the market again I'll certainly look this way.

@JP-oe6pw 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so fucking much.. Been trying to figure Kirks shit out for ages. Nice one

@adamaba1135 3 жыл бұрын

Killer tonę!!!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jimmyrh247 3 жыл бұрын

First time viewer here, but if you can help people get just a bit of Kirk Fletcher into their blues rhythm playing, I think you're on to a winner. Thanks!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy!

@matthewphoenix8344 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great little lesson, have admired Kirks playing, now my thumb hurts trying to get this right

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew!

@Born2RiffRock 3 жыл бұрын

No Ross is amazing the guy is truly the best guitar player and teacher on KZfaq.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

You're far too kind. Thank you!

@shinjial 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool video. I really like comping, and I took to learning and practicing more of it this year. As much as I enjoy listening to searing leads, I'm not the guy to take the front stage, so I very much apreciate playing a supporting role and have fun doing it. Also, a great groove is fundamental to any music, so I like to be a part of that.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video Andre!

@michaelmunday6808 2 жыл бұрын

Great video been using a lot of these chords via the more blues you can use book. That thumb over version of the A7 is rough though wasn’t blessed with the thumb anatomy to pull it off

@damonligaw5207 3 жыл бұрын

Gold. Tnx

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@neilhawkins1 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained sir

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Neil!

@youtubeuser2894 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Would be cool if you could do the same for a slow blues comping.. Kirk's great at those too!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheSebtrain 3 жыл бұрын

His rhythm playing is sick af

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@adylp7818 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson. The game changing technique for this sort of stuff is to mute the strings that aren’t being played to get that SRV rake thing going.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lesternielson9280 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lesternielson9280 3 жыл бұрын

@@RossCampbellGuitarist Thank you!

@cooghoublaga7555 3 жыл бұрын

If i was putting a super group together he'd be my rhythm player no question, with maybe Josh Smith or Robben Ford on lead...? but rhythm Kirk is the man, he just makes the non-dancers dance whether they want to or not, he's great !!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like one hell of a band to me. Wouldn't be surprised if those three guys have already shared a stage together.

@SoopaShocka 3 жыл бұрын

Looking svelte there Ross!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I've managed to lose a lot of weight this year so I appreciate that!

@SoopaShocka 3 жыл бұрын

@@RossCampbellGuitarist I can tell! Looking good my man! Cheers from America!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone, download your FREE TAB files (PDF & Guitar Pro) by clicking here - mailchi.mp/bulletproofguitarplayer/a1t26f2bda

@ruihenig 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awsome lesson! Can you recommend a specific song by kirk that has this exact type of rythm playing?

@SimpleManGuitars1973 3 жыл бұрын

Dude Kirk is a REALLY approachable guy and I'm not a gambling man but I'd bet you every dollar in my pocket that if you reached out to him he'd do an interview on here with you. He has responded to me on youtube tons of times and I'm just a nobody. He's really generous and humble.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea...

@patrickkirby7612 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross! You're my FaV. Can't see the 1st string on my phone, on the chord diagram. Its cut off when phone is on the side , horizontally not vertically

@johnmac8084 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson Ross. I find the muting difficult, do you have a lesson on this? Thanks

@ruihenig 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awsome lesson! Can you recommend a specific song by kirk that has this exact style of rythm playing?

@Flatpicknation 2 жыл бұрын

What amp and pedal is used? That guitar is one of the nicest fiesta iv ever seen. Orderd the classic vibe 60s,will do a massive upgrade. Gotoh vintage tuners,gotoh NS510 trem/bridge,and handmade SRV pickups. Cant wait.

@fabianrr 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏

@MarkScheffler 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this lesson, Ross! That guitar tone is superb as well! May I ask what you’re playing through?

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This I'd the Cory Wong signature plugin from Neural DSP

@j.rozman7016 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, Ross! Can you tell me from what Kirk Fletcher`s lesson did you transcribe it? I really like that kinda of blues rhythm guitar!

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn't transcribe it, it's something I wrote that was very much inspired by Kirk's rhythm playing.

@Cystemx 3 жыл бұрын

Yer stash needs sunglasses , great vid

@RassMcL 3 жыл бұрын

Ive learned this already, from you? Am i having deja vu? Losing my mind? Or did i just steal it from your insta? 😅 great lesson Ross 👌🏻 love this style... some advanced turnaround ideas soon?

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

I posted it to my instagram months ago haha

@coolwaterdvr 2 жыл бұрын

🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

@radman1102 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Almost didn't recognize you w/that catapilar on your lip!! Lol

@joepetrosky3411 3 жыл бұрын

Ross are your lessons on DVD also I want to buy all of them

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

No physical copies but when you purchase them you can download a big zip file that contains all of the video lessons.

@daviddrake8019 3 жыл бұрын

I play that style and can do pretty much all of this except having tough time fitting in the mute and single note bit in time. Driving me a little crazy.

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Just take it slow and keep practicing - you'll get there!

@saprodan 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Moscow! Thanks for cool lesson! I love your bluesy sound. What amps or plugins do you use for this?

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm using the Neural DSP Archetype Cory Wong plugin for everything here

@LuisRodriguez-el8fb 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Ross! Really useful lesson! I'm searching for a similar tone, G&L legacy and Princeton clon.. Do you think a need a Tube Screamer? I ve seen the gear details in the descrption, did you use those pedals for this specific video?

@RossCampbellGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No, the only gear I used in this video was the Cory Wong plugin from Neural DSP. Those links are just some pieces of gear in my collection currently