![]() ![]() ![]() If you look at the sheet below titled “Scale Shapes”, I have taken the concept that he talks about on his instructional video. Check out his website to read his bio and get hold of his albums: Putting this lesson together was quite a task, as figuring out what he is doing was a challenge to say the least! I have broken it down into three parts I’m sure it’s that vision that has been a big influence on his sound, especially that silky smooth legato. He said that he never wanted to be a guitarist, but always a sax player. He is a modest man who gives himself a hard time and gets uncontrollably nervous before the start of a show. It gives us all hope that you can make it if you actually work hard and become good at your instrument! I think its fair to say that he probably appeals more to the hardcore guitar fans out there, Simon Cowell is not going to be knocking on his door anytime soon! However, by sticking to his guns, becoming an incredible player and writing great tunes, he plays all over the world to sell out audiences. He has been, and still is at the very forefront of jazz fusion playing, and is often referenced as being an influence to many famous guitarists. ![]() A master of chord voicing’s, and in possession of the most frightening command of the legato technique. He is utterly unique in his approach, tone, phrasing and composition. Mr Holdsworth is in short a phenomenal player. ![]()
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