Tom Waits's "Hoist That Rag": Marc Ribot Guitar Solo Explained

This solo is a fascinating meditation on chord structures and syncopation in the 5th position. Unlike typical improv, this thing is much more about patterns and repetition, as opposed to melodic evolution. Not to say that it's purely rhythm - it's got a serpentine form that is most definitely memorable as well! For tabs & backing tracks to this lesson: https://erichaugenguitar.com/products/tom-waits-hoist-that-rag-solo Livestreams & More on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/erichaugenguitar My Truefire "Guitar Zen" Courses: https://erichaugenguitar.com/pages/guitar-zen-courses To Book a Private Lesson: https://www.erichaugenguitar.com To Donate: https://paypal.me/ebhaugen Behind the Scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erichaugen_guitar/ My Music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3d79BBJ Rig Rundown: 1966 Fender Mustang Custom Pickups http://tombrantleyrewinds.com- Strymon Deco https://sweetwater.sjv.io/JzkOXR Mojotone Tweed Pro https://www.mojotone.com/Tweed-Pro-5E5-A-Style-Amplifier-Kit Rode NTR active ribbon mic https://sweetwater.sjv.io/B05Oa1 Cloudlifter https://sweetwater.sjv.io/k041az ART Tube Preamp https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DKWZbn Tascam Field Recorder https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PyzvrY Valhalla Vintage Verb https://valhalladsp.com/ Thanks for watching! #tomwaits #marcribot #guitarlesson