5 Mistakes Beginners Make When Learning Guitar Online

[@aKaCrowley]

damn...his last name is guitar...must be a good tutorial

[@Strattus19]

Delacroix omg made my day

[@anya-id1vv]

I would like this comment but it’s at 420 likes so i’m gonna leave it

[@seacadetalex]

anna a well now you can like it

[@milkybar06]

@@anya-id1vv It's up to 584 so you can like it now.

[@Punttipate62]

@@anya-id1vv did you like it yet

[@shestheone1503]

8:00 All around me are familiar faces Hello darkness my old friend Whos to say wheee the road goes When you try your best Everybody hurts

[@MizterP4ND4]

HAHAHAHA... XD

[@brodypalmer9371]

Cool Beans I've become so numb I can't feel you there I've become so tired So much more aware Im becoming this All I want to do Is be more like me And be less like you

[@mctx2020]

Cool Beans 😂

[@zeenawhayeb5588]

LOL😂

[@Drowzy_drew]

Cool Beans "how could this happen to me, I made my mistakes"

[@m3st3r01]

that pick at 8:01 surely went to another dimension

[@Rimo2203]

Ha ha! who else noticed that :P

[@IsabellaCarriedo22]

In the arms of the angels fly awayyy

[@davidstone9344]

What i like, is how it didn’t even phase him

[@spaulding304]

That pick is burning in hell.

[@xmusixmadeaddiktx]

i laughed way too much at this comment

[@golddragon860]

in the arms of the angel. R.I.P pick

[@andycrowley]

+Stan Tom 😆

[@golddragon860]

😊

[@chandlerrose4545]

Every time I put a pick down and look away.

[@rottenzombie1009]

in the arms of the doctor R.I.P fingers

[@lackdejuranez7084]

8:00 Hippity Hoppity your pick is now another realm's property

[@dylanmartinez6275]

No comments?

[@lackdejuranez7084]

@@dylanmartinez6275 ha, at last, I am into Guitar for 6months before realizing it

[@MillyDee]

Hahaha

[@yashbhardwaj9187]

Isse hyodo..weeb spotted

[@lackdejuranez7084]

@@yashbhardwaj9187 never mind, just an Oppai loving dragon

[@bulat7963]

0 fucks given when he drops his pick 8:00

[@andycrowley]

+Damjan Bulat like a boss 😆

[@bulat7963]

Andy Guitar SENPAI NOTICED ME ^.^

[@kristhephoenix]

I saw that too,... FLY PICK FLY :D

[@AndreasR86]

This was my favourite part.

[@ashruti2025]

Bulat

[@autocrow]

There are many guitar books that have "House Of The Rising Sun" listed as a beginner song. The chord changes are way too fast for a beginner and the correct strumming is tricky even for an intermediate player. I'm glad to hear someone finally point that out.

[@rayhoodoo847]

exactly

[@BelialAndar]

If that is the first song you want to learn, then it is fine to take your time and learn it slowly to play it properly. Technically any song can be in a beginner book. As long as they clearly state to play it very slow with a metronome, then build up speed.

[@emilhelander]

first song I ever learned was House of the rising sun, 'twas fun and not as challenging sa you make it sound like.

[@govindprasadbhatt5802]

mahimnastotram a few

[@Binnes007]

This really helped me because I'm a beginner thank you so much 🎸🎸🎸

[@legoindyshortround]

Thank you Rory from Doctor Who

[@georgebotha6861]

Connor Hickling XD

[@DragmoraProductions]

Edamame

[@SunnyV_1D]

I just noticed the similarity, holy crap

[@daleksecsy]

Connor Hickling or Dwight

[@samuraiii6434]

Connor Hickling hahahqhhqhqhqhwhwhwhw.. i had that in mind 😂😂😂😂

[@overeasymode]

You’re great at anticipating people’s problems. I’m a swimming instructor and recognize a good instructional lesson no matter what the subject is. And you break it down for students to digest easily. Thank you Andy.

[@val8083]

The ad before this video was literally a man holding a guitar saying youtube is not a reliable source for learning to play the guitar 👁👄👁

[@starryloona]

Sameee xd

[@BenRajan]

Little bit of column A and a little bit of column B. KZbin has everything you need to learn the guitar, but it's pretty difficult for a person just starting out to find the right materials and the proper order to learn.

[@Archi3340]

👁👄👁

[@senukahiruka]

ikr

[@darthslikketh9995]

lol literally, and any ads in between

[@u2mixer]

5 Mistakes Beginners Make When Learning Guitar Online: 1. Don't play a plugged-in electric guitar whilst underwater. 2. Don't use a chainsaw for a plectrum. 3. Don't use a rectum for a plectrum. 4. Don't play acoustic guitar in the fast lane of a freeway. 5. Don't book a gig in Syria. Follow these 5 simple rules and you'll be a better guitarist.

[@jamiecarrick3660]

Omg that is amazing

[@ZardiacTHEgreat]

Briliant

[@MrYoursameer20]

beauty

[@cormaclanders5257]

tnx man

[@RianaAriana]

Oh thank you I was just about to give a concert to some sharks but I guess I have to cancel it now, thank you so much mate

[@ShawnParrotte]

Great tips Andy! Can't stress the fundamentals enough. I think the hard part for most beginners is doing enough work on the fundamentals while still being motivated to get through the first few stages of learning.

[@mfukumura]

I've got blistahs on my fingahs!

[@1181darkfire]

Mike Fukumura helter skelter!

[@jaylynnmaijala240]

same

[@astropilotred]

Ringo said that

[@knunniek.9304]

Like literally

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

mate ha did ye knew I was Brit ish

[@theronheideman5004]

So.....Dragonforce Thru the fire and flames isn't the best song to start with? Who woulda' thought.

[@mkdnt9087]

I've been playing the guitar for 12 years now, but lately i found myself more often watching beginners videos for guitar playing, because i'm self-trained. I got the basics covered, but it's always good and important to come back to the basics - makes everything else easier.

[@tunod-]

"Been playing for 12 years now" man I gag when I read sht like that. Nah you nerds havent been playing for that long, your guitar was sitting in its case for that long. If you played and dedicated yourself to actually improve, for 12 years, you'd be places now. Quit the lying nerd, youre not cool lmao

[@ditilliotiernan33]

Thank you for these tips. I was a trumpet player for 20 years and have recently picked up the guitar. Wow! What a learning curve and a humbling experience. I need a lot of help and I am grateful for you tutorials.

[@EzyoMusic]

It was then I realized I might not be a beginner anymore.

[@expensivemagic4754]

a potato?

[@ifazhareefa2302]

theres no turning back

[@germancheese2801]

@@ifazhareefa2302 you can only turn left from now on

[@lilygoettel495]

same tho

[@flynnjagers7289]

I started today I need this video lol

[@JamesHaleyRentingAmerica]

No wrist strumming promotes stiffness which is bad. It is best to remain as lose as possible with as little movement as possible which can include both wrist and arm movement. It is best to just focus on not holding any muscle tight and the movement feeling good.

[@JoeDoe2]

Can you do a lesson on how to practice upstrokes when certain strings have to be avoided, depending on which chord it is? I haven't see such a lesson by anyone, yet it's the hardest thing I've tried to do so far.

[@Knoxvillemoto]

I deffinately fall prey to the one finger at a time c cord. I'll try the excercise you mentioned.

[@EnderEncounter]

What's Pewdiepie doing teaching us how to play guitar with a different accent? We know it's you

[@ohcessiliaa06]

he just looks a bit like him, but he's not Pewdiepie

[@bariscyilmaz]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

[@slonismo]

He actually reminds me of nogla

[@lizsmusic111]

Yes

[@ErrLw]

I sort of thought of pewds while watching

[@corbanphillips227]

But the question is, are these tips just another set of mistakes guitarists are learning, since this video is online

[@charlesthebrick5251]

Corban Phillips *x files theme plays*

[@julycorn7449]

EXISTENTIAL CRISIS 💯

[@thegangbrothers1700]

XDDDDDD

[@ifazhareefa2302]

so meta XD

[@TheNinnyfee]

No, his advice is legit. You can also try the mistakes out and see how far they take you. Maybe you like them, but it's more likely they will frustrate you and you will put the guitar away.

[@sharifalhumaid8537]

Hi. Doing #1 and 2 is not wrong, it's a matter of style or preference. See both Al di Aeola and Alan Mclaughlin in Mediterranean Sundance. They strum from the wrist and do not rest their fingers on the strings.

[@ianswoverland]

Sharif Al Humaid hi

[@mikea9929]

I’m a beginner and getting the rhythm seems to be extremely hard for me so thanks for the advice.

[@Ryan-Diez]

Wassup dude, did you continue playing?

[@thelando3698]

8:00 he knows it'll never be found again, he just goes on talking

[@sophieclarke7540]

Only tutorial I’ve ever seen with a Yorkshire accent I love it.

[@robinlaurenssen2741]

i want to cut off those 2 hairs

[@createaplayer9415]

Robin Laurenssen hahah

[@jaradbraddock1731]

*antennas

[@planetqwerty]

Now you mention it, I can't watch this video any more. Pity, 'cos the advice Andy gives in it is well sound. Shame about the deely-boppers ;)

[@sutapam.9457]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nibekspeed]

Those are wipers.

[@boomboompoopify]

Im having trouble with my fingers touching other strings that make it sound weird. Should I do stretching exercises?

[@andycrowley]

+boomboompoopify Yes: Search 'Andy guitar finger stretching' 👍🏻

[@boomboompoopify]

Thanks!

[@abiflett4487]

Andy Guitar finger stretching

[@GazzyD]

Me too, but its because I have big hands and fingers. Luckily my dad gave me his old guitar with nylon strings and a wider neck board. Feels great to be able to strum chords/pick strings without distortion.

[@SherrySmith-nw3bm]

Andy Guitar finger strerching

[@kinuragodapolage7055]

R.I.P Pick, you were a good inspiration for everyone

[@jamesmilne5979]

bought a guitar last week approx 55 years since I bought my 1st one and have not picked one up for a least 35/40 years I find your tutorials on you tube fantastic and am really enjoying trying to pick up playing again thanks to you

[@KingUnity22]

The first song i ever learned in full was Outlaw State of Mind by Chris Stapleton. Not too hard to play, in my opinion, and a really great sounding song. For those beginners looking for a place to start, I say this is a good one. Midnight train to Memphis is also a good one.

[@MrJahvah]

No offense, but I completely disagree w the first two. Especially # 2! Resting your palm on the guitar top will muffle the vibration of the sound board giving you a smaller sound and all around inhibit your movements. I used to like to touch the pick guard with my pinky when I pick but am doing away w that as well. And to a certain extant, yes you strum w the elbow, but the wrist is NOT off grounds. I've been doing it for 20 yrs and don't have issues. In fact, if your going for speed metal, all 'down strokes' (Master of Puppets) you do NOT want to use your elbow. Just learn how to hold your wrist properly and you'll have no problems. Peace!

[@LoveGummy]

That's what I was gonna say.

[@felipesouza8183]

Agreed.

[@P0wderMonkey]

yep

[@HypnoticThinx]

MrJahvah Exactly my thoughts aswell

[@TehMagilla]

Absolutely.

[@ceoofiwasneverhere4552]

I got a guitar a week ago, turns out I naturally did all the correct things since day 1! So happy, thanks for the video

[@ninakoorndijk624]

That’s so great ! And enjoy playing guitar :D

[@ceoofiwasneverhere4552]

@@ninakoorndijk624 Thank you, appreciate it!

[@MacMcCaskill]

I love the realistic advice Andy gives. He doesn't promise I'll be a guitar hero overnight, but shows how to learn solid skills & techniques that I can build on. Great Explanations, as Charles Dickens would've said if he had a guitar.

[@julierobinson2860]

I just love the way Andy teaches!!!! I’m brand new to guitar… and he has taught me so much so far!!! Thankyou ANDY❣️❣️❣️

[@alexhopps1826]

im no beginner, i've played from age 10 (15 years), but i watched this video anyway. i dont 100% agree with everything he said here. but a northern accent always makes me feel better either way :D

[@imamfadlialjufri3551]

i playing guitar at 9 years old

[@MandishFyre]

+fadlie aldjufrie Very evident that you are still 9.

[@rene9244]

+MandishFyre lol for real those kids that say how old they were when they started playing are annoying

[@cdreid9999]

imho the cool thing about watching beginner videos "oh.. i need to go back and work on that more..."... seriously :)

[@johnmoldthan6767]

Thank you, As a beginner I can't tell you how much I appreciate your insight your Tips are and have been invaluable ! any other Tips on practicing chord changes would be greatly appreciated as well ! getting my fingers to cooperate has become very challenging !!!! thanks again

[@redhood255]

Hey Andy , Thanks a lot for making me identify my mistakes as a bigginer, i had all the mistakes except the last one coz i'm learning guiyar from you.

[@joj3734]

i learnt heaps of beatles songs when i started playing because they have an eclectic range of songs that suit beginners and advanced players. their beats are very melodic and catchy too. plus i just love the beatles.

[@BelloBudo007]

A thumbs up from Australia for a really good video mate. I've had guitars for more than 50 years and was keen to see if I was making the 5 mistakes or not. Pride stops me from confessing the results. But never too late to learn and improve.

[@evilunix]

Haha, I'm pretty sure we went to uni together! Did you do music tech at Huddersfield?

[@andycrowley]

+Jamie Bradley that is me! How's it going dude? :)

[@jamiecazlin1]

And they never spoke again.

[@Timon-IrishFolk]

Jcaz94 fascinating if you ask me.

[@gerooq]

incredible

[@danielhg9405]

Probably dmed him

[@RAndrewNeal]

I've been playing for a couple years, just making sure I'm not carrying any mistake with me.. I'm not. :)

[@jamie36]

same

[@PreciousHuddle]

Why??

[@limboofyoutube5005]

XD I thought I was the only one!

[@PreciousHuddle]

Yes.Ari Cyr

[@aonodensetsu]

exactly lol

[@Goestinginverlof]

Really love the lessons Andy! I'm at 12 days of practice and it is so much fun! Keep on doing the good work!

[@user-cm8cu9cz8j]

How you doing now man?

[@undercovermoshe6466]

How is your practice man?

[@LeeW-i4t]

That last tip was very accurate actually... been playing piano for like 10 years but till this day i do not have a single piece “memorised” properly which is bad when someone asks me to play off the top of my head

[@steenchristensen6238]

Andy thi is amazing I changed from piano to guitar and your teaching is the best I bought your lessons and I know that I will never regret

[@jamesallen5591]

Well done, and thank you for the tips! I have started and topped learning to play guitar so many times. Mainly because I was learning from people who didn't know how to teach. I feel it is very, very important to learn good habits and techniques early, and you just helped me with that!

[@inakilucesoli1802]

I started playing the guitar yesterday and learned how to play the chorus “Come as you are” from Nirvana. I Recommend this one for beginners.

[@kathrine7498]

How fast did you learn

[@binodbhattarai3441]

Hey, Andy, I've been learning from you for a month now. Thanks for your lessions, you do it in an easy and slow way from which we can pick it up nicely. Nevertheless, got a one question. We cannot place our required fingers in some or let's say many chords at a time in strings. For ex, in G major, c major, D major, it goes slowly one by one. Is that a problem or we should learn to place fingers at a time? Doesn't it come with a time? If Andy doesn't reply, anyone here can, thanks in advance 🙂

[@charlietwigg5139]

Improving chord transition was very helpful using Andy's muscle memory building exercise. Thanks.

[@painter050971]

You taught me my first chord. A D Minor i believe and when i heard and felt the tune,apparently i wanted to learn A LOT MORE than i realized!!!!

[@juliabreuer8473]

Andy Gitarre Say it out loud and it sounds like An die Gitarre Which in german means On to the guitar AND i think that's Genius :)

[@altheaheart6236]

Some may not like Taylor Swift but her songs are my choices when i started learning the guitar. 😊

[@avani9444]

i love her songs

[@saturn7404]

I literally just start learning guitar and I'm learning how to play her songs right now lol

[@suneilagrawal4647]

Swiftie here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!WE STAN OUR QUEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eddlynfabia]

THANK YOU 😍👍👍 i've been learning guitar these past few days and i always watch your videos and tutorials and i'm proud to say i've improved a lot 😁

[@johnd4348]

This is great. One u tube instructor showed 3 or 4 different ways to hold your fingers for the same note notes and I was totally confused.

[@rumeshsiriwardhana3702]

Thank you very much for your valuable tips and advices!!

[@GabzitoHD]

1:45 that is bs. It's highly individual. I've never rested my hand like that. I put my pinky on the pick guard as support. Also works as a guide for knowing where I have my hand so I find the right string more easily.

[@frankeylorenzo]

GabzitoHD oh there

[@alejandrodavidgonzalezcast1753]

Dang ok

[@danielsmith1662]

K

[@465marko]

I have to disagree with that last point. First of all, wonderwall and house of the rising sun are two of the easiest songs out there. Playing songs you know is the key thing that keeps people interested. I still get a buzz out of it 18 years later. So unless the songs are so ridiculously difficult that attempting them will confuse you, or set you back (I just can't see it - the worst that can happen is you give up trying that song because it's too hard), then go for it. You'll find out pretty quickly whether it's too hard for you or not. And in any case, the challenge is what improves people. There's no reason to pick up bad habits this way more than playing anything else. I just don't like the attitude of "don't even attempt" some songs. For some people, just playing the first chord of their favourite song - is enough to give them a kick and keep them interested. It's the only reason people learn guitar in the first place, and the only reason they keep playing. It doesn't have to be all boring stuff.

[@Bucboy1001]

For a beginner Wonderwall is much more difficult than you would think. Most can play the general idea of it, but the strumming pattern is a little tricky and not something that a beginner will master until later. In fact, many covers on KZbin have intermediate players who don't have the strumming pattern down. As a massive Oasis fan, I would know. And I completely agree that beginners should learn songs they like, because that's what keeps it interesting and is usually the reason they picked up a guitar in the first place. The same applied to me when I first started - I never tried to learn a nursery rhyme or scale. I bought an Oasis chord book and went to town.

[@suryajha2571]

+Fire Dolphin perhaps a lot of them can play it but can't sing at the same time? I hear that issue. I can play a lot of stuff but can't keep the right rhythm while trying to sing at the aka time

[@MonotoneCreeper]

Yep, I agree. The first proper song I learned was House of the Rising Sun, but I think the most important thing is to pick a song that you like and actually want to be able to play!

[@COD4SNiiPERx1996]

My guitar is arriving tomorrow and i already know that i wouldve made almost all of these mistakes lol Thankyou so much Andy!

[@cherlynang2965]

ur fingers are gonna hurt

[@COD4SNiiPERx1996]

cherlyn ang Lad i can't even feel the keys on my keyboard lol The three fingers on my left hand are just done in xD

[@Prosecute-fauci]

+Steven Travers you only have 3 fingers on your left hand??? that is so sad... maybe you shouldn't try to play any instrument.... I'm just joking, bud. keep up the practice and you will be amazing. remember, practice beats natural ability every time. p.s. I was completely joking about you only having 3 fingers.

[@COD4SNiiPERx1996]

***** but what if I did only have three fingers 😉 I mostly play electric guitar now anyways so even my thumb is getting some action lol I'm doing good (:

[@Prosecute-fauci]

+Steven Travers hahaha!! trying to picture that is very enjoyable. on a similar note, you should check out Jeff Healy. he is a blond guitarist who plays with the guitar laid on his lap. and he is amazing. he won grammys before he died

[@jmargotfire]

Sage advice at the end. I started playing 25 years ago and wanted to rock right away. Ended up giving up all together. Now I'm starting from scratch and have Wild Thing down pretty well. Thank you!

[@DioDiablo702]

First cord I learned was G. You also can switch cords one finger at a time, but it takes practice to gain the speed. Some cord transitions are easier being played that way.

[@KrishnaPaneri]

I am making all the 5 mistakes you mentioned, specially the "C chord" one ... 😅😅... Nice video though. Thank you. :)

[@a_s2557]

I feel so called out about the c chord one finger at a time💀

[@blerg]

Thank you Andy! This will help me enjoy guitar practising that much more! Love

[@RobinRRD]

You are such a great teacher Andy!

[@MCABHI-ly6up]

hii Andy...this is ABHI from india...i just now watched vedio...thankue soo much bro...i was a little confuced but after watching your vedio i am perfect now ..thankue soo much bro..

[@benjoy007]

Thx ... really essential for me, who begins at the age of 40. Great idea Andy ;) ... And one more subscription

[@michaelg9688]

Cool! Glad to see an adult picking up music and proving the "I'm too old" myth wrong

[@danawick9817]

im 54 and this is the second time around my first song im working on is Wonderwall lol my instructor chose it for me after i said for a first song Eric Clapton or John Denver barre chords and picking im definately not ready yet strumming so far is the hardest but its sinking in.. my first time my instructor never taught me to play a whole song or correct what i was doing wrong so i quite and sold my guitars .ROCK ON

[@jeprox8000]

Benoit Joye cool!

[@Styxintheriver]

My repertoire of songs i pick on default are Party favor, When the Party’s Over, You should see me in a crown, and king of the coulds

[@estebandonoso7853]

First one is totally wrong, sorry, but look at the great funk players or just ask any guitar teacher and you will find that a loose wrist is the goal and not a mistake, your arm should actually be as still as possible

[@terrywhite3526]

In reference to putting fingers down one at a time someone once told me to treat it like you were saving a goal .literally just go for it then if you need to alter the fingers slightly then you can do that. This helped me when I was learning.

[@briangaylord8871]

Haven't played a guitar since I was a kid and I'm trying to get back into learning and one of the problems I'm having is doing the pressure on the strings when I'm watching your beginner lessons

[@seanmchugh8442]

Advising students to hold the wrist rigid, when playing rhythm, needs to be removed. Try playing The Beatles' 'All my Lovin'' with just the elbow. You won't be able to do it and you'll have an aching arm after trying.

[@boardskins]

Anyway, this is Wonder Wall...

[@allkinds1069]

boardskins followed by smoke on the water

[@williammckenna6592]

All Kinds then followed by sweet child o mine

[@krimescenez]

William McKenna then followed by iron man

[@andycrowley]

Anyway, here's Wonderwall kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqmqKeNj7lsq9E

[@andycrowley]

Followed by Smoke on the Water kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYOWYqqmg9eWbrM

[@madshauge6972]

Your first tip is crazy off mate! What u show is exactly what u dont want to do. The way u turned your wrist to show what was "wrong" looked really weird. But your tip is the oposite of what u wanna do. Never use the full arm when strumming :/

[@JonnySniper911]

Mads Hauge had to scroll down way too far to see this.

[@Timguitarist]

Mads Hauge . thanks. Just posted the samen thing.

[@liamweare5399]

I was looking for someone to comment this

[@bassescovered7037]

Thank god.

[@jeanrico34670]

Depends if you prefer comfort over rythmical accuracy or the other Way around :P

[@getsmart6765]

Succinct explanations, right to the point and very helpful. Well done, sir!

[@MM-bg7in]

Just got my first guitar. I’m an older beginner and I’m excited. I’ve been working on finger exercises stretching some chords. My biggest problem is I can’t hold a guitar but the guy in the video. I’m a bigger guy and some aches and pains so I can’t hold the angles without well being in pain. I hold a guitar more upright almost like a classical guitar to be able to stay relax. Is this OK or according to the video should I just quit? By the way I’m just kidding I’m not quitting I’ll just play the way I can.

[@stevanlezaja4203]

HAHAHAHAHAHH I just died first two songs that I started learning were The House Of The Rising Sun and Wonderwall. I can play the fingerstyle House Of The Rising Sun and it sounds actually pretty good ( I started playing guitar about a month ago)

[@mr.lonewanderer8354]

exactly my case lol

[@AvenjaysGuitar]

put up a video of you playing it

[@SCREAMgoodTV]

Yeah please upload a video

[@Mika-zc5ew]

If you listened to what he said, He didn't say that new players could NOT play them, he said you were not doing yourself any favours by not learning the basics first (and thus easier songs) learning the basics first will help you learn more difficult songs faster and efficiently, I'd like to see someone play snow (hey oh) by RHCP without learning proper picking, alternate picking, chords and chord changes, etc. That's the point he was trying to make.

[@siporakylaure4913]

Felix L how to play freatik gitar

[@vinatasenturi2099]

Hi andy I learn from you when I was 12 And now in 21 And Still learning :')

[@williamb4652]

It’s Welsh

[@evs251]

That one hair swinging in front of your forehead is so bothering

[@yuan9744]

It's the double zayn strand

[@jamie36]

+Seraphina change your profile picture

[@yuan9744]

MC Jamie J Lol

[@angusgallagher6130]

Loool

[@slamrules2529]

Thumbs up This video helped me play power chords properly really fast, i had problems placing my fingers quickly in the right position. After watching this it became pretty easy

[@halukyigit4065]

Thank God i am watching this video before starting the guitar lessons... I am 31 years old and I want to learn nylon strings guitar so bad (at least basics) I want to play dust in the wind and a few Pete doherty song but I have a problem with my left hand. Everytime I push the fret my fingertip always touches the lower string so it makes a buzzy sound. I hope I will come over this.wish me good luck guys. Take care. Have a nice day and night and life

[@andycrowley]

Thanks for watching guys! If you like this video, check out the FREE ANDY GUITAR APP on the Google Play Store here play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.andyguitar The app includes all my guitar courses including free downloadable videos and progress tracking for Beginner to Intermediate learner guitarists - check out the app if you like my stuff! :) Thank you so much for the support. Andy x

[@rehanbangar5211]

sure andy

[@ABCDEF-uz9fd]

Found out Iv been playing guitar on my left leg for two years...

[@MrTomw7]

hahahaa favourite comment

[@ABCDEF-uz9fd]

oh my, looks like im not a complete idiot haha, i see youtuber who do covers always rest it on the right and was like "wow" but iv heard the same that it can go both ways.

[@swingmanu9969]

That's fine as well, especially if you're going to stretch your fingers for difficult chords; I use both positions

[@windack768]

ABC DEF Especially fast players like it to play on the left leg :) But when I play accoustic I only play on the right leg :D

[@adnaneberrokech3879]

ABC DEF i think it's the right position if you re playing classic music

[@HYITHO]

good lord, i think I'm doing most of these mistakes haha

[@ishaanraj9401]

Ikr

[@jpsholland]

As long as your music sound well, who cares?

[@aricyr6575]

Most of these aren't actually mistakes, don't worry about it.

[@Lizzy128comm1]

cuz bad technique can result in muscle and tendon damage

[@jograjmatthew9906]

Thank you so much sir .. all this mistake i use u to do while playing guitar ...now i have got it the right way to play .. I'll apply what u taught and put into practice. .thank you once again. ..

[@TwilightsSecrets]

Thanks for the tip about chords and putting fingers down all at once. I was told to practice putting them down at the same time, but I couldn't get my fingers coordinated. I'll definitely be practicing with your tip in mind.

[@asapbutters3566]

8:00 pick be like “ight Imma head out”

[@reachwarrior117]

I'm self taught and I'm really surprised that I dodged all of these mostly I lucked out

[@nabarunghoshal2925]

reachwarrior117

[@ag-dn1vl]

reachwarrior117

[@Noone-of-your-Business]

I have to disagree on the first one: I learnt to strum "from the wrist", i.e. by rotating the lower arm from someone who has studied classic guitar, and it gives me better control over the right hand movement than using my elbow. And I have *never* experienced carpal tunnel porblems because of it. Also, it allows for a much tighter grip on my lute guitar, which is a bitch to hold with its rounded body. #3: don't panic. That just comes with practise, without giving it any thought whatsoever. I know that's how it worked for me. And practise takes time. Don't try to rush what needs time.

[@okok-uh2ws]

i started on knockin on heavens door and i got it extremely fast after that ive been learning atleast a song a week

[@irishcanuck1271]

Just found you tonight, totally love your instructions. Looking forward to doing the 10 day course and more. 😊

[@rolandletea128]

7:59 hahaaa

[@timidgazelle8762]

+Roland Letea I completely missed that, xD

[@rolandletea128]

:D

[@tuttuti123]

Keep cool... keep cool XD

[@FilipeFreire]

+Roland Letea Now it's lost forever! Gone to another dimension from my experience!

[@SuperLusername]

+Duff Man haha yeah defo went to another dimension! I had 4 picks placed on my night stand and couple of weeks back one of them just disappeared and I never played with that one! they really do have minds of their own

[@tiny7607]

Why does it take so long to learn guitar? I just want to play.

[@letitshine9985]

Tiny the day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.

[@janakostic2154]

@@letitshine9985 deep

[@eskel4743]

trust me I'm just beginning as well and it's frustrating but we can overcome it with patience and determination

[@AngelKisses]

@@letitshine9985 I needed this wisdom. Thank you.

[@samuelabbottchannel]

Learning chords is pretty easy. I’ve perfected them in about 2 months. Playing really well takes years.

[@Universedarkghosts]

any tips on how hard you gotta press the chords for an absolute beginner?

[@epiccomputing123]

Ryuu Put your fingers on the fret board in the position of the note you want to play ad only push as hard as you need to. (Just use a bit of force(Enough to be able to hear the note as it's supposed to sound!)) :)

[@andycrowley]

Ryuu yes! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5ikqad_o9Cmqqc

[@Universedarkghosts]

thanks guys... I guess it'll need a little more time, but making progress :D

[@epiccomputing123]

Ryuu Cool, keep going!! I used Andy's video when I wasn't sure how hard to press and it worked!

[@LeonAllanDavis]

+Ryuu If your guitar is set up properly, and you place your fingertips in the correct position, you need not press hard at all. To determine if your guitar is set up properly, slip a quarter (25 cent coin) between a fret and the string. Anymore than a slight gap and things need to be adjusted. Take your guitar to your local guitar mechanic. Fingertip position is critical. Place your fingertip as close to the fret as possible. Not the fret closest to the head, but the fret closest to the body. Move your fingertip back and forth and pluck the string and you'll see what I mean. Beginners automatically use too much force anyway. Try slacking off. You'll get a better sound and your wrist muscles and fingertips will thank you.

[@elix7180]

andy i just wanted to say that you are not only a really cool guy from the look of it but an absout genius when it comes to teaching. your style is really unique and it works big time !!

[@wissemelloumi2929]

5th mistake ,,as a beginner i just got a guitar a bout 5 months ago ,, it was a little frustrating ,the pain!!, which lesson to follow? the chords!!,and the lack of time. so i wanted to let go,,but i did not like the idea of that guitar being on the wall,,, SO I PICKED FEW SONGS I LIKE which was more fun ,,,ONE OF THEM WAS ABSOLUTELY HORROR (th mexican, babe ruth) which helped me the most,, and after a while i could play chords like it was nothing,,,and i am learning basic stuff but still trying advanced songs and it s going very well ,,

[@ethansloss6854]

fucking wonderwall hahahaha. I really liked the tip about not putting your fingers down one at a time. I could have used that tip two years ago.

[@dimasreidz48]

How can you play with pick? It's so weird and not enjoyable for me playing with pick. I'm a beginner btw.

[@Whatserface3]

Start using one.

[@Gamersquadtttta]

'hands him a guitar at a party' 'oooh dude here's a pick!' 'naaa man I'm cool without, anyway heres wonderwall. '

[@pedroclaro7822]

Me as a beginner: *Stops trying to learn House of The Rising Sun*

[@matthewfry1012]

Literally the first thing I tried to learn and he bloody says not to right off the bat, Guess I should probably also drop trying to learn the harmony outro to hotel California too for now lol

[@BalthazarMyrrh70]

Take it with a grain of salt. The chords to House are basic chords & sound nice put together. They sound good half-assed fingerpicked or simply strummed. Who cares if the song you're playing isn't perfect artist rendition? If you're learning, jam out the chords with some passion.🎸

[@pancake9656]

The 2nd one is really helpful to know it makes it so you also use more than just one finger for picking the strings so it's faster and overall easier

[@GarryAReed]

Thank you Andy ! 👍👍👍👍👍