So, I was digging around the internet the other day, looking for some cool guitar stuff, and I stumbled upon this guy, Scott Corbin. I’d heard the name before, but never really checked out his stuff. Man, was I missing out!
First, I just went to YouTube and typed in his name. Boom! Tons of videos popped up. I clicked on a few random ones – some live performances, some lesson-type things. The first thing that hit me was his tone. Seriously, the guy gets some killer sounds out of his guitar.
Then I started paying attention to his playing. It’s like… bluesy, but with a lot of country and rock mixed in. Super melodic, and he’s got some serious chops. He can shred when he wants to, but he also knows how to play with a lot of feeling.
Diving Deeper into His Style
After watching a bunch of YouTube videos, I wanted to get a better handle on his style. So I did what any guitar nerd would do – I started trying to learn some of his licks.
- I found a couple of tabs online. They weren’t perfect, but they gave me a starting point.
- I slowed down some of the videos to really hear what he was doing. YouTube’s playback speed feature is a lifesaver for this!
- I spent a few hours just woodshedding, trying to get his phrasing and vibrato down. That’s where the real magic is, I think.
It took a while but I finally learned a few and it turns out really good and sounds good on my guitar as well.
It’s tough! He’s got this way of bending notes that’s just… unique. And his timing is super fluid. It’s not always exactly on the beat, but it grooves so hard.
My Takeaways
I’m definitely going to keep listening to Scott Corbin and trying to learn from him. He’s inspired me to:
- Work on my blues bends. I need to get more expressive with them.
- Experiment with hybrid picking. He uses it a lot, and it adds a cool texture to his playing.
- Focus on phrasing. It’s not just about the notes, it’s about how you play them.
Anyway, that’s my little journey into the world of Scott Corbin. If you’re into guitar, especially blues and country stuff, you should definitely check him out. You might just learn a thing or two… I know I did!
