Matt Schofield: Blues Guitar Artistry - DVD
By Matt Schofield
HL103DV
Product Details
Taste, Tone & Technique. Includes Full-Band Performances
Guitar phenomenon Matt Schofield has set the blues world ablaze with his fresh and passionate take on the genre. In this instructional guitar DVD, Matt personally teaches you the secrets behind his amazing tone and technique. Also contains full-band performances. Topics covered include: tone, tone production and technique; synthesizing your influences; extended chord voicings and blues harmony; rhythm, groove and timing; fitting your solos to the song; where "the blues" is found in your playing. 1 hr., 11 min.
REVIEWS
"If you are looking for a note-for-note "licks" lesson, then don't bother with this video. However, if you are a fan of Modern Blues, Matt Schofield, or blues in general, and you would like to hear Matt's perspective on the art of playing the blues, then by all means, get this video today. Matt is without a doubt one of the best players out there today, drawing from old school (BB King, Albert Collins, etc) as well as the new school (Eric Johnson, Robben Ford etc). For 71 minutes, you will hang on every word he utters, much like I did. You WILL see him play (alone and with his band) and from this, learn what notes, scales, ornaments, etc. he uses, thus affording you the chance to "cop some licks." But the general format seems to be more in line with Hal Leonard's recent Artist Lessons (i.e. Joe Bonamassa, Eric Johnson) in the fact that he shares more about his influence, approach, philosophy, etc., moreso than showing you the money-note licks we all love to hear and want to steal." -Guitarman D
"In Schofield, the UK has produced the best blues guitarist from any country in decades." LA Daily News
"His feel for the music is incredible." Vintage Guitar
Guitar phenomenon Matt Schofield has set the blues world ablaze with his fresh and passionate take on the genre. In this instructional guitar DVD, Matt personally teaches you the secrets behind his amazing tone and technique. Also contains full-band performances. Topics covered include: tone, tone production and technique; synthesizing your influences; extended chord voicings and blues harmony; rhythm, groove and timing; fitting your solos to the song; where "the blues" is found in your playing. 1 hr., 11 min.
REVIEWS
"If you are looking for a note-for-note "licks" lesson, then don't bother with this video. However, if you are a fan of Modern Blues, Matt Schofield, or blues in general, and you would like to hear Matt's perspective on the art of playing the blues, then by all means, get this video today. Matt is without a doubt one of the best players out there today, drawing from old school (BB King, Albert Collins, etc) as well as the new school (Eric Johnson, Robben Ford etc). For 71 minutes, you will hang on every word he utters, much like I did. You WILL see him play (alone and with his band) and from this, learn what notes, scales, ornaments, etc. he uses, thus affording you the chance to "cop some licks." But the general format seems to be more in line with Hal Leonard's recent Artist Lessons (i.e. Joe Bonamassa, Eric Johnson) in the fact that he shares more about his influence, approach, philosophy, etc., moreso than showing you the money-note licks we all love to hear and want to steal." -Guitarman D
"In Schofield, the UK has produced the best blues guitarist from any country in decades." LA Daily News
"His feel for the music is incredible." Vintage Guitar