There is no such thing as 'better'. In the world of art all is subjective. There can be no better. A classical guitarist may be terrible at the blues, despite being 'better'. As a painter I have zero interest in photographic realism. The photo realistic painter is not better than I. Unless you as a viewer want photo realism. You will then view me as lesser. But that because I have made a conscious decision to paint a specific way. There is no 'better'
I kind of think less of you now for posting such a thing.
If only you'd read and understood what better means.
You're just wrong. I play guitar better than a three year old banging on one out of tune.
The context is technical mastery of their instruments, which you'd know - had you but read. Sheesh.
I'm sorry but you're wrong. Who is better, Malmsteen or Rhodes? You're talking about a technical, and in art that's a very small consideration. Is Rembrandt better than Van Gogh? Art isn't a world for specifications. If it was no one should ever pick up a brush, because a camera is better.
Sorry man, you're absolutely wrong
No, I'm not going to even read an article w such a title. Even the basis of 'better' is entirely subjective. It's a ridiculous statement. You may be a guitarist, you'll never be an artist.
You're still wrong. You couldn't be more wrong.
It's not about who you like the best - that's an entirely different list. This is a set list with objective criteria.
Frankly. I'm eminently qualified to voice and hold these views.
You, on the other hand, haven't even taken the time to understand the subject but still feel as though you have a valid opinion.
That's also wrong.
I can call you wrong - all day long.
Well no... I can call you wrong for a few more hours. Then I'm a little busy! ;-)
You're just WRONG!
As for your Malmsteen vs. Rhodes question - if only you looked and saw the list and that'd answer that question for you. Sheesh!
You're just WRONG!
Wait, no...
Sorry, I didn't delete it. Good.
Technical skills, such as ability to use multiple scales in varied places on the fretboard, to use advanced techniques ranging from golpe to tapping, the understanding of music theory and ability to translate that theory into complex and harmonic music, the ability to innovate and to take techniques and work them into their composition, composition skills, etc...
You're just wrong.
The guy that plays three chords is not better than the guy who can play those three chords anywhere on the neck and with multiple fingering positions.
It's not about who you like, it's about who actually is better - meaning who has more skill and more understanding/mastery of their instrument.
It's not even a list of guitarists that I like. There's many guitarists that I like who, frankly, don't belong on the list.
You're just wrong. I've got a couple more hours to tell you this, too.
Frankly, given your antics, I'm not sure you actually qualified to opine. If you are, let's start there - prove it. I've repeatedly demonstrated my skill, understanding, and compositions. Frankly, I am an expert.
You're schooled, and that's about it. You will never write anything worth listening to. You're a robot.
I'll skip your 'my antics' jibe. My antics are worth more than you'll ever know. And that comment makes you look poor.
You're not too far from the truth!
Indeed, I prefer to replicate music. My composition is not as good as I'd like it to be. I am schooled. I'm actually really good at what I do.
But you're sort of right. I'll never write a masterpiece. I've composed lots of music that has regional popularity and I've done quite a bit of session work. There's pretty good odds that you've heard someone that I've played with. (I'm really easy to dox.)
But, you're right! I'll never write a masterpiece. I'm not that good. I can play better than Hendrix - but I can't compose better than him. I can play Hendrix better than Hendrix can play Hendrix - and I'll prove it.
Speaking of composition. Here's an example:
Caution, it's pretty horrible. However, folks like it. I don't know why - but it's pretty basic and doesn't even begin to show any skill beyond being able to stay in key, keep time, and use of three scales to alternate between tones. It's not impressive - nor will I ever compose anything impressive.
What I do is faithful replication - except for some session (studio) work.
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