Steve Lukather: Picking style and whammy bar techniques / "Ask Luke!" Vol.1

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Steve Lukather: Picking style and whammy bar techniques / "Ask Luke!" Vol.1

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3 жыл бұрын

The legendary guitar player Steve Lukather kindly appears on YOUNG GUITAR exclusive video! This is the 1st episode of 4 videos. He answers to the questions we've collected from our readers and fans in Japan.
00:21 Do you have practice routines?
2:18 How do you usually hold your guitar pick?
3:05 Could you show us the way you pick on a rhythm part? (with Ex-1)
4:08 How do you pick on a lead part? (with Ex-2)
5:23 Does your way of picking change depending on the speed of the licks?
7:18 You tend to use triplet phrases a lot. (with Ex-3)
7:55 Using the whammy bar on the 2nd note of the triplet...
8:50 The secret of your great guitar tone?
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@mikeycon10 3 жыл бұрын

“He’s one of the funkiest mother….players in the world “ 😆 Love Luke!

@Max-Mustermann46 3 жыл бұрын

Luke is one of the greatest guitarists on earth!!

@gusseisern1151 3 жыл бұрын

No, He is THE best

@Max-Mustermann46 3 жыл бұрын

@@gusseisern1151 That's exactly right!!

@BartekEVH 4 ай бұрын

Master!!!

@thomasmorrison3279 3 жыл бұрын

Luke is one of the best guitarists in the world and is so down to earth. I had the pleasure of meeting him once. He was so cool and so laid back and humble. One of the highlights of my life.

@derekpratte7259 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Same experience. My feelings exactly.

@BassedInVegas 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I met him once for a moment, he was very nice and even let me take a picture with him, an amazing guitar player and a very nice person.

@FlashCadallic 3 жыл бұрын

Never met him but I was always impressed that as great as he is he always said "thanks" with a smile to his guitar techs as they would had him his guitar as he went on stage. Good guy.

@RoyCornelissen 3 жыл бұрын

This video is a gem, he seldomly talks about his playing or demonstrates things because he feels uncomfortable about it, but it's great.

@user-dt9fx3nt5k 3 жыл бұрын

これは非常に貴重で素晴らしいインタビューですね！ルークに感謝、ヤングギターに感謝です。どの回答もためになるし、ギターが弾きたくなります！

@peterpedersen1641 3 жыл бұрын

If I could read what you wrote... I would probably agree.... Well said. hmmm?

@user-id5ot3ey7o 3 жыл бұрын

デビューから今まで世界の頂点に立ち続けてるわけだ。凄すぎるわ。

@user-tq1zw8by2p 3 жыл бұрын

本人が言っているようにディレイ無しの歪だけの音が聞きたかったですね。私の好きなギタリストは若い頃のルカサー。当時はとっても凄かった。HOLD THE LINE やGIRL GOODBYEのギターソロ。今聞いても涙もんです。 BAKED POTATO SUPER LIVEの頃が懐かしい！！因み小生、還暦前のおっさんです(^_^;)

@pb12661 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Lukather is so cool he has to wear sunglasses inside his house.

@jgmopar 3 жыл бұрын

I like how he says just figure out your own sound/style. Doesn't matter as long as you are making music.

@toshikisoejima 3 жыл бұрын

むちゃくちゃかっこいい。。

@tktk7489 3 жыл бұрын

自分の周りは、ルークじゃなくてルカサーって呼んでました。若手ナンバーワンのセッションギタリストが大ベテランか。当たり前やけど、ボズのアルバムとか、マイケルランドー(いま聞くと全然タイプ違うけど)とか追いかけてたのが懐かしい。ヤングギターは僕の青春です。斉藤節雄さんありがとう。

@pallhe 3 жыл бұрын

Steve: "I can't compete in the chops." Plays crazy chops.

@MarkAnthony5150 3 жыл бұрын

100% agreed.

@Ryogaguitar 3 жыл бұрын

人として素晴らしすぎるルークカッコ良い😎

@mechankys 3 жыл бұрын

lukeはいつも素晴らしい。

@simonapirone4466 3 жыл бұрын

Besides his talent and infectious personality, I love Luke’s enthusiasm, always the same as day one!

@user-hs4ye2ds3k 3 жыл бұрын

相変わらず見事なピッキング！！真似は出来ないなぁ・・

@ericdutt3582 2 жыл бұрын

A fantastic versatile musician. Guitar god, pianist, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger.... professional. Can play every genre... just look at his recording catalogue. Several other guitarist have gotten more recognition, but few if any can blend as well as Luke. Glad to see him getting the recognition he deserves.

@MrClassicmetal Жыл бұрын

He does get recognition from his peers. I think even Richie Blackmore once stated that Lukather is a great guitarist.

@Juanvanemmerloot 3 жыл бұрын

Man!! There is ONLY one LUKE who sounds like LUKE.... AMAZING melodies and sounds...ALWAYS supercool

@user-hs6zf8nf8x 3 жыл бұрын

ルーク先生！素晴らしい動画です！

@mariorojas3724 3 жыл бұрын

The BEST vibrato and feel ever!!!

@gsmeeuwsen 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE Steve so much! Such an amazing player and so cool and humble!!!

@user-dz1ro5xz9w 3 жыл бұрын

全ての答えが素晴らしいです。人間国宝級のギターリストはインタビューしても回答が全て為になります。若いギターリスト…ルークの言ってる事に全て有る‼️全て吸収して素晴らしいギターリストになってくれ‼️😊

@Jedizen07 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I ADORE Luke. His newest disc is stellar. I had the honor to interview him back in 1999, when Toto came to Reno. He was kind, funny and had an inviting spirit about him that is still with him to this day. Great guy and an important influence on my own guitar playing,

@ashishdhakal6630 3 жыл бұрын

The KING . Luke

@MultiGuitarDave 2 жыл бұрын

Luke, one of my favourite guitarplayers. And a kind person too!

@josearalat 3 жыл бұрын

This guy IS the best.

@AndreaMaccianti 3 жыл бұрын

Steve is da man! Thank you for this video Young Guitar!

@helixworld 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson and tips... Thanks.

@robg8784 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Musician!

@MarkAnthony5150 3 жыл бұрын

Luke is one of the greatest!!! When I heard toto 1st time hold the line, we all said whos that guitar player. Oh yeah he's in his own league 4 sure. Love listening to him just jam around smooth as butter. Stay healthy my friend..

@staylor537 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, thanks so much for your humble attitude and of course your Massive body of work! You're are The Best ! Always loved The Outro on Running With The Night & Hold You Back Now... Love your technic! Long Live Luk !

@user-xb9jl4ei8j 3 жыл бұрын

彼に聞くのはヤボじゃないかな。聞いても真似出来ないから。昔からテクニックや奏法とか聞かれてるけど、特に意識してないと思う。彼の演奏は感性とインスピレーションだと思う。

@Johnsormani 2 жыл бұрын

The most important issue with guitar playing is staying relaxed in both right and left hands when trying to play fast. Steve doesn’t force anything past his mechanical ability ,like some others do. He is working with whatever tools he has and doing a fantastic job. My alltime favorite

@kenminerva 3 жыл бұрын

Omg! Steve is always amazing!! 🙌🙌🙌

@TroyHollingsworth-st2bn Жыл бұрын

Unreal. Luke just so far exceedingly greater than anyone. He is music, plays any genre master class. One of the most important musicians of our time.

@MetaphysicalMusician 3 жыл бұрын

Luke 🎸🔥

@KT-wt4dk 3 жыл бұрын

すげぇ全ての返答に納得それにしても、独特のフレーズばかりそういえばジョン・ペトルーシのフレーズってルカサーの影響が相当出てるよね

@user-yi5wg2sr9i 3 жыл бұрын

これは神動画だ！ Thank you! Steve！

@JeffDaytonMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Still one of my top five rock guitarists! Thanks for the video.

@larid1069 3 жыл бұрын

so true... on the road your chops reach a level you never thought you could get to. You never think it will go away, but it just takes 6-8 months of relax and it's gone again ..

@RootsCafeAthens 3 жыл бұрын

WE LOVE STEVE !!!!

@catherinesplane98 3 жыл бұрын

Tear it up Steve my man. I love you.🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤

@frontcentermusician 3 жыл бұрын

You need to check out his Audio book. Amazing history.

@ladystrange7791 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered the printed version a few days ago…haven’t been that excited about waiting for a book in the mail since the Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog when I was a kid 🤩

@johnvcougar 3 жыл бұрын

The Gospel: also check out the audiobook, Steve breathes fresh life into the writing, he’s a funny bugger. Shame about all the pain. Love you, Steve!

@armandopetrini 6 ай бұрын

Always been a big fan of Luke's playing...he's got a unique way of playing the Guitar

@hitoshitakabayashi6759 3 жыл бұрын

なんてプログラムですか❓ ルークとエディーは僕にとっての永遠のギターヒーローです。これからも楽しみにしています❣️

@susancorgi 3 жыл бұрын

Truly a top guitar legend!

@JonnyRollin 2 жыл бұрын

Such a brilliant,soulful and versatile guitar player with a humble attitude-very cool human in every way!

@TheMasonator777 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always thought like this. It surprised me to hear so many of my own views coming from this level of player. It’s validating.

@niptodstan 3 жыл бұрын

When I was young in a band, I stopped listening to popular music and rock. You have to find your own style.

@sebrura Жыл бұрын

I get an endorphine rush everytime i hear Luke playing even a 1 sec lick. He’s amazing.

@huguesgarrigues1277 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, totally agree with his approach. Amazing player. Been listening to his 4 last album. Hadn't done that in a while. They are so profound. Music that lasts. It's not just about guitar. The drums, bass, keyboards and vocals are so so good. And it's rarely boring.

@wuuudo Жыл бұрын

After 40 odd years in the guitar wilderness i've finally picked up my guitar and started playing again because of Steve. Thank you for being so inspirational. You are a legend, Sir👍

@evenstephen2000 2 жыл бұрын

I love Luke! He is who he is…and so modest for being one of the greatest EVER.

@timothybladon9958 Жыл бұрын

Steve inspires me in this video. When I practice I just try to play what feels good and sounds good to me. If I don't like the way it sounds, who else will?

@midiman5045 3 жыл бұрын

Next to Eddie Van Halen Lukather is a top notch guitarist. Toto as a band created fantastic music. GOD what happened to Music these days?

@Taldaran Жыл бұрын

Most pop music has become the equivalent of fast food. Nothing but formulas instead of recipes, full of unhealthy ingredients. Addictive, but nothing but empty calories that does not feed you, and when I mean you, I mean soul.

@ryuseis6181 2 жыл бұрын

やはり頂点に立ち続ける人は凄いな！

@andreaLUKE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@user-jz6to8md3c 15 күн бұрын

Awesome player.

@aphexlane 3 жыл бұрын

2:00, 5:37, 7:43 holy crap!

@brianwilkinson6204 2 жыл бұрын

What a guy. Absolutely love Luke's playing

@Earlvis 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen some of the world’s best players including Eric Johnson. When I saw Toto, I realized that I have finally seen the best guitar player in the world...Steve Lukather.

@AlejandroRasmussen7 3 жыл бұрын

Yep he is really astonishing live

@Fearzero 3 жыл бұрын

Go watch EJ in 1988 on ACL. The best!

@Hritamking. Жыл бұрын

I like all of his advices!

@AndersJensenthreeonthego 3 жыл бұрын

Key takeaway: “If you hear music in your head, you’ll find a way to get it out!” So true! Technique may be good. Equipment is not really important. If you’re good and just work with what you have to the best of your ability, you’ll go somewhere eventually!

@johngraves1216 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha he said i can't compete with my chops! hahahaha this guy is a comedian

@RolanTHUNDER Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr. Luke! That's also the reason why I don't like to reach for the usual pentatonic notes when phrasing. Use them sometimes, not always since I don't want to be a blues player or boxed into that blues/rock vibe that everyone and their aunt plays. If it sounds good and the song calls for it though, then go for it.

@davidcoons89 Жыл бұрын

Such a great..what a tremendous musician and kind and down-to-earth man. Class freakin act!

@drakejdf 3 жыл бұрын

Who is this dude?hes pretty good 🤪 I absolutely love his work and Toto.

@mexidolx Жыл бұрын

Steve Lukather is awesome!!

@snuffy166 3 жыл бұрын

great points he gives

@kasperbech156 2 жыл бұрын

so eddie (VH) - how does it feel to be the best guitar player in the world? I dunno - you have to ask Steve Lukather.

@chrislestermusic 2 жыл бұрын

Ed never said that. This is such an overused thing. Steve Lukather is amazing and I have massive respect for him. I don’t like fake quotes though and this format has been used to death. Let me try. Jimmi Hendrix is asked “how does it feel to be the greatest guitarist in the world” and he answers “I don’t know, ask Machine Gun Kelly”. 😁

@israelchandiavera6256 3 жыл бұрын

Gran master

@user-nt4yh1dg5l 3 жыл бұрын

Luke is Michael Jordan, or if you are closer, Michelangelo of guitar art. The solos at "Creep Motel" is absolutely stunning! Absolutely divine! Outrageously musical. I think this solos sounds in hell when the devil wants to hear what successes have been achieved by those who sold their souls to him. :)

@MauriceBoulard Жыл бұрын

5:43 damned it's sound so great

@gsmeeuwsen 3 жыл бұрын

Steve: "I can't compete in the chops arena...9:41" Me: LOL!!!! WHAT???!!! His chops are on par with Yngwie!!!

@sixslinger9951 3 жыл бұрын

I used to love Yngwie early to mid 80s, but he just got boring to me. Steve keeps things fresh and always melodic, bluesy, and tasteful. overall a great player that can play ANYTHING.

@stephenward3468 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a talent

@kmcewenguitar 2 жыл бұрын

His Lukeness!!! 🔥🔥

@TheLoner70503 3 жыл бұрын

After one minute of video 100% people downloading the Beyond Slonimsky Melodic Patterns for Guitar PDF.

@martinlehfeldt6916 3 жыл бұрын

Your practice amp sounds good. Lol dude just kill it with a new solo record. I want it!!

@diecaverna 2 жыл бұрын

He is the best

@jimvanderwal8631 3 жыл бұрын

do you have any reverb or delay on your sound... I can't hear a thing

@RTmolo 3 жыл бұрын

I love Luke to the Moon. But I think he would be the first person to say that there is no such thing as a “best” guitar player. Everyone has their favorites, but music in general and guitar playing In particular are not Olympic competitions. Eric Johnson is almost not of this planet, but he is so different from Luke, or Larry Carlton, or Elmore James or Charlie Christian or Duane Allman that comparisons are meaningless. If anyone equates greatness with technical ability, they’re not listening.

@YusukeNoLeadKimochiyosugidaro 3 жыл бұрын

いいひとすぎるーく

@mannyfragoza9652 3 жыл бұрын

" there is no right and wrong way to play as long as you can make music" i love that, great advise .S.L. Im almost anti theory I play what i hear in my head

@rjordist4925 3 жыл бұрын

anti theory you said? hahaha it's a theory of groove using a swing stroke to maintain the consistency or continous rythmic sounds in any order of the chromatic scales. even victor wooten already revealed that theory. generally,its from the ancient theory of music.

@mannyfragoza9652 3 жыл бұрын

@@rjordist4925 Roger that Capt Smarty Pants

@jaimel2037 Жыл бұрын

What practice amp is that??? Sounds amazing! I want to sound like that! Or is just his fingers?😅

@berndluers8612 2 жыл бұрын

Turn the echo and reverb of! See if its still clean

@basti_marr 11 ай бұрын

"He is one of the funkiest -motherfuckers out there- people I know"

@jaggass 3 жыл бұрын

Luke practices for hours a day.

@johnvcougar 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t you??

@jaggass 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnvcougar Muscle memory.

@tomulator 3 жыл бұрын

My all-time FAV guitarist. Luke…there’s only ONE!

@sixslinger9951 3 жыл бұрын

if that is rusty playing , please give me more rust! incredible

@user-bg3gz1ql6x Жыл бұрын

昔からLukeのギターサウンドは音を聴くだけでLukeだと解るくらい好きでした。

@soxx795 3 жыл бұрын

39 seconds in, enough said and heard...

@sunlion8866 3 жыл бұрын

The Gospel according to Luke 🙏

@cathybedwell1877 3 жыл бұрын

He said he was working on a sequel to that book now.

@gontantan 3 жыл бұрын

ミクソリディアンとかドリアンだフリジアンだとか知識で覚えておくのは良いけど、アドリブで弾く時はそんな事意識してちゃ個性が無くなるからダメなのよね。究極はホールズワースみたいにスケールアウトも有りだし。腱鞘炎になるから練習し過ぎるなは同感です。しかし相変わらずちょちょいと物凄いフレーズを弾きますね😅

@pseudotatsuya 3 жыл бұрын

数年前に御茶ノ水のディスクユニオンのイベントで近くで見れて最高だった

@ElmwoodParkHulk 3 жыл бұрын

Steve is my favorite guitarist .....I'm a little disappointed in the video , it said picking style and I thought it was about picking your nose because most of the interviews he's done he's picking away , just a regular guy but really a superstar in my opinion.