"Firstly, did you notice how clean that was? That's because I'm an absolute demon!"
@tonymark27095 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, true!
@PiratZar5 жыл бұрын
Jak grać szybkie solówki na gitarze ćwiczenia
@hectorgonzalez91704 жыл бұрын
Flawless.... Damn Daniel!!!!!
@bishalgiri74874 жыл бұрын
He is not a demon. He sold his soul to a demon
@mandanglelow14423 жыл бұрын
@@bishalgiri7487 or he just practiced a lot and started off having a little bit of talent.
@mostresticator59 жыл бұрын
the muting technique comes naturally from playing a long time, but actually practicing it and being aware of it will help a lot of people play cleaner in a short amount of time....and that dotted rhythm technique without the picking hand is a game changer, thanks rick
@MorelloZzT74 жыл бұрын
My favorite part of all of the 5 tips for legato is......ALL OF THEM. I WANT MORE.
@jakemf14 жыл бұрын
Mike G put watch some videos you will hear even good players with a tone of noise
@giantessmaria2 жыл бұрын
was going to say essentially the same thing. It's funny, its just something you find yourself doing rather than consciously thinking about doing it. I think with time and experience, we tend to solve problems in largely an unconscious state and it becomes habit before we even realize what we were doinhg.
@chopsguitarist4 жыл бұрын
I don't think most people know how much of a game changer the dotted rhythm practice technique is. it's everything!
@Dysmorphious9 жыл бұрын
Where the fuck are Rick Grahams well deserved views? People need to share Ricks videos on Facebook. Give this guy the fame he deserves.
@christian983 жыл бұрын
That "some final points" thing is actually the most important part of the whole lesson cause it applies to everything not only legato since it focuses on the "how" to practice instead of "what" to practice.. Now that's what I call teaching.
@dorianponcela96806 жыл бұрын
The videos are worth it not only for the great lesson, but because of Rick being funny and entertaining. One of the best guitar players I've heard in my life.
@fk92772 ай бұрын
With a last name like Dickinson, i would prefer not to be Bruce Dickinson's son
@ajlsoundwave8 жыл бұрын
Rick - during the "tension" section, you said something "key" for me that has unlocked or unblocked my playing. Thank you for taking the time to share your skill / knowledge. I really dig your "sound" and feel of how you approach legato playing. Thanks!
@DaveMuller8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks. I've spent all my time working on alt picking and I discovered my legato is terrible. Time to relearn!
@gregryanguitar9 жыл бұрын
These tips have helped me in huge ways! After playing legato with the same habits for years, this video forced me to reevaluate things. I tried out lining my thumb up with my second finger (I've always had it lined up with the first) and that alone has made me more relaxed and controlled. Not to mention the 'hammer-on-from-nowhere' is a super useful and fun exercise. I'm going to pass some of this wisdom on to my own students in the future! Thank you Rick Graham.
@blackie758 жыл бұрын
I taught my gf how to move closer to the D and give her left and right hands a nice solid workout. Couldn't have done it without you, cheers Rick!
@drinkspecials7 жыл бұрын
rick...you are such a great teacher! you come across authentic and sincere. of course youre super talented. thanks for sharing!
@Avedis-G4 жыл бұрын
By far the best legato practice explanation I’ve seen yet. Thanks for not playing endless fills and getting down to what matters. So appreciated!
@lollipophugo5 жыл бұрын
I come back to this video every month or so just to watch number 3 and really ingrain that mentality of controlling tension and pressure. When you start to be able to play faster it's easy to let it get on top of you as you up the old metronome, and I think dialling it back and really being aware of the point where that control slips is crucial.
@Portalofsanity9 жыл бұрын
This guy knows exactly what he is taking about. Great lesson, thanks!!!
@1251wire7 жыл бұрын
first of all thank you, I've been playing 30 odd years and always relied on my ear and maybe 30% sheet music, still I deem myself not learned nearly enough, I'm considered a shredder but what people don't really know is I rely on my God given ear and fast thinking improvisational experience. It inspires me to find cats like you who take the time to explain and not try to dazzle, you are correct, your great advice has to be patiently taken in and understood, which in this "I want it now in seconds" generation is tough to keep a hold of attention, I believe you're spreading your knowledge correctly. I will be a regular watcher, thank you. By the way I have several LTDs and I own a 213 and a 203, great instruments.
@darrenlivingstone9 жыл бұрын
Your immature laugh at 1:44 made me laugh, too! Great instructional video as always, Rick. I've always been a bedroom guitarist hindered by my own "noodling" and procrastination when it comes to picking up the guitar. I always used to tell myself that I'd peaked but it was because I was too lazy to learn anything. Watching your instructional videos helps keep it simple and they're easy to follow, and most importantly they've inspired me to pick up the axe again and just persevere. It's crazy how much progress you can make in a night and sometimes you're left wondering "are these really my hands?" ha! Keep them coming; I - along with the rest of the guitarist community, I'm sure - really appreciate the time you take to put these videos together as they make for great learning, and also great entertainment. Keep them coming, cheers!
@jaytyler57415 жыл бұрын
Keeping the fingers close to the fret board is awesome advise! I so too many guitar players NOT doing that and it is poisoning their skills! Less movement equals more efficiency! Trust me, I know it works better!
@musicmanatlanta36372 жыл бұрын
“Common sense approach is to play faster. Which does work.” :) Great vid, loved that gem. Great subtle sense of humor.
@Corey_G9 жыл бұрын
I really really have to say...... I love that Natural wood look on that LTD guitar. Nice Guitar!
@dogarnruatdika41557 жыл бұрын
what a beauty...
@KVMetalGod6 жыл бұрын
You mean ESP
@retrorewind60426 жыл бұрын
Kshitiz Verma it says ltd lmao
@KVMetalGod6 жыл бұрын
YellowCharizar d check my videos bro, I too use an ESP that has LTD written on it.
@retrorewind60426 жыл бұрын
Kshitiz Verma esp makes ltd
@guitar6schoolofmusic4153 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I love your videos, I just discovered your channel. I hope I'm not too old to learn this technique and I definitely want to incorporate legato into my playing. This video is a great place for me to start. Thanks so much 🙏
@unfetteredaxes10328 жыл бұрын
This exactly what I needed to understand. I wish all teachers were as prolific as you Rick. This is the old adage, feed a man a fish.....or teach a man TO fish. Thanks Rick!
@AmpsforBuddha8 жыл бұрын
I've been playing for over 20 years (holy crap!); and you sir, are one of the best teachers I've ever come across. Video and dialog alone is simply great. …Many techniques learnt or relearned. Thank you!
@jacktheriffer15235 жыл бұрын
Mr Rick got one of the smoothest picking mechanic in the biz,I grew up with a lot of Steve Morse's stuff and I gravitated towards staccato,but I love seeing yall that can burn that legato... chill bumps
@quinetastic Жыл бұрын
WOW! *IMPRESSIVE* LESSON, MR. GRAHAM 👍...
@DizzyBizzy889 жыл бұрын
Wow, thought Bruce Dickinson was teaching guitar there for a moment LOL
@ChristinaLoveletting4 жыл бұрын
DizzyBizzy88 I thought the same thing!!!
@abhaysharma50724 жыл бұрын
Lol 🤣🤣
@gdr11743 жыл бұрын
Haha glad to see I'm not the only one who thought that 😅
@seanmccall72779 ай бұрын
Rick, hey there! Thanks so much for your help with my legato. Because of your teaching, I'm finally reaching the promised land of flowing, ripping legato. Kickass. You Rrrock.
@coltonkynaston43847 жыл бұрын
his voice is so soothing...like i could meditate while listening to him explain guitar stuff.
@JeanDo9 жыл бұрын
Great lesson Rick,thank you so much for this!
@RickGraham9 жыл бұрын
A pleasure mate, cheers!
@thewalrusdragon95796 жыл бұрын
Your video format reminds me of the videos we used to watch in elementary schools in the 90's, and I love it. *video of instructor being master of technique being taught* "Oh, hey there, you wanna do this? I can do it because I'm great, and you can be great too" *shows "how" to do it* "See, I told you it was easy"
@gianz732 жыл бұрын
Wow, extremely clear and effective! Immediately subscribed to your channel, Rick.
@seanlheeger5 жыл бұрын
This is realistic and factual. I like this guys stuff.
@gustavopereirasantos83073 жыл бұрын
I just can't say how much better I ve been playing with ligato since I ve started applying these tips that you brought to us through this video, God bless you man, improved a lot my ligato technique.
@malmstrethai8 жыл бұрын
This is a really useful video; as a guitarist who's always looking to improve my technique I find it incredibly useful seeing techniques like this from somebody else's perspective just to see if there are any small points I can use to my advantage. Great lesson, Rick.
@mutantkoffee6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rock Graham, im using all your videos as lessons and im not feeling, but seeing the improvements in my playing. Thanks.
@nmd-4539 жыл бұрын
I love it in guitar videos where the guitarist is shredding like crazy and just stops and goes like "hey, I didn't see you there. I was just shredding." But seriously- this was a really good lesson
@dymonbak4 жыл бұрын
thank you Mr.Graham you are a genorous man
@anthonyguerrero18327 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for sharing this valuable information with the musician community. This is a great work you are doing here. Now time to implement these techniques. Thank you. You Rock Rick!!!!
@TheBladepolisher6 жыл бұрын
Great vibe to his lessons and teaching technique. Soft spoken, focused, and thorough. Great job Rick.
@RobGuitarBackingTracks9 жыл бұрын
Wicked lesson, im gonna do the lesson this weekend. Need to build the left hand strength again
@jdmeyer15785 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video and you will never see this comment, but thank you! I literally re-adjustment my thumb, like you said, and my legato is already so much more consistent.
@thorndog1009 жыл бұрын
Watched this vid soooooooooo many times and this is so helpful because like Rick says theres no " heres lick number one, play that and we will move onto lick number two". Too many of those vids..this is the nuts and bolts to a better technique and it is awesome.. Cheers Rick you are one cool dude...
@kingsammyc9 жыл бұрын
Great video Rick. Wise words indeed.
@jordanfry59626 жыл бұрын
You’re a great teacher. Thank you for not throwing any tabs up there to make it harder. I really appreciate how you broke this down for us. Would you please do one about sweep picking and break that down to the littlest of details. Thank you so much.
@Camcuat7 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite videos of yours. Your techniques have inspired me and improved my playing so much
@lkkhi8 жыл бұрын
Your lesson is aweful ! It went step by step, reminding where to pay attn to and what to avoid. Thx! I came to the right place.
@mikesinaro8 жыл бұрын
+kk Luk I think you meant to say awesome, lol! Awful means you didn't like it at all.
@williamthomas57806 жыл бұрын
Herein lies the patience of the saints. You are a calm spirit and it's impressive. Thank you for professing your learnings. You are Literally a professor; no?
@ryandeleon46578 жыл бұрын
I've been struggling with legatos and i practice atleast 5 hours/day. Hoping this video will help me in the future!! Thank you so much Rick!
@Snowy01239 жыл бұрын
I feel like I owe you money for the techniques that you've showed me over the past year...
@flipperdale518 жыл бұрын
The advice on controlling the tension (among the other 4) is priceless. My control, particularly with hammering, is far more accurate and less laborious. Thank you.
@Avenger849 Жыл бұрын
Plenty thanks, I enjoyed your lesson! Very very nice explained.
@JohnSix069 жыл бұрын
You remind me of Jamie Lannister.
@dorukyucebasoglu95396 жыл бұрын
He's missing a hand lol
@dmthandmade56745 жыл бұрын
@@dorukyucebasoglu9539 Judging by the technique we witness in this video, i don't think it will be a problem for him.
@dorukyucebasoglu95395 жыл бұрын
@@dmthandmade5674 Good point
@bernhardtsen745 жыл бұрын
A Lannister always plays his shreds!
@GamingTriviaShorts5 жыл бұрын
so to become a guitar god i just have to simply bang my sister and throw a kid out of a window?... BRB
@conartist2675 жыл бұрын
Best legato lesson I’ve seen. Thank you 🙏
@nathankomer86996 жыл бұрын
I build in your advice into my practice routine and it's really helping! Esxpecially, not only my legato is getting somwhere (finally), but also my Sweep Picking is improving since my left hand technique improves overall. Thanks a Lot!
@danielconnolly84616 жыл бұрын
Nathan Komer fuck your sweep picking and tapping play it like a man
@abmbarry8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rick for an in depth diagnostic tutorial. What you say and more importantly; ... "do" is very clear. I will work on these techniques as an on-going process, .... leading to good habits. Thank you for taking your precious time to help others. Barry Manclark, ... Australia
@TheWolvesCurse6 жыл бұрын
everything you've explained here i've alraedy read in Troy Stetina's books, but it's very helpful to see it in a video to get a better understanding.
@victorteran5598 жыл бұрын
dotted rhythms...damn, thats brilliant. why didnt i ever think of this. thanks rick.
@adamwuksta32553 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your techniques and advice Rick.
@NeroOx94 жыл бұрын
our king of legato is here!
@anthonygingerich43783 жыл бұрын
The best tip for legato is honestly just keeping your left hand relaxed as much as possible
@rjdom9 жыл бұрын
Rick your lessons are top notch mate! Good tips for this technique.
@samwilcock28534 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a clear way Rick
@guitarmemoir6 жыл бұрын
These videos that parse out the micro techniques are great imo. Just like lessons that teach concepts instead of licks. Good job kind sir. I shall subscribe.
@samnorris76939 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the concise, nuts and bolts lesson. John Wooden, a famous college basketball coach, used to start each year of practice by showing his players how to put their socks and shoes on. It's the little pieces put together that make the whole in any endeavor.
@NattligMelodi2 жыл бұрын
Jesus that opening was just an absolute guitargasm.
@emayfrit4 жыл бұрын
I thought hammers from nowhere had to do with my girlfriend's futile attempt at cutting into my laser focused jam time. Brilliant intro, inspiring lesson, and Extreeemely Well Done!
@arnefreymann3135 жыл бұрын
This is what I need to increase my playing. Thank you very much!
@eweeparker9 жыл бұрын
So glad to see another video from you!
@myworstenemy6809 жыл бұрын
The muting technique and controlling tension parts have helped my playing a lot. Another excellent video.
@MICKEYISLOWD5 жыл бұрын
Hammers and pull offs have a different sound. True Legato utilities hammers and picked notes using turn arounds frequently so you get the piano sound of legato. Legato is not just playing hammers and pull offs. It is a very specific sound that has the overlapping sound when you play piano notes not releasing the last note until you sound the next or slightly overlapping notes so as to eliminate any separation in sound. Marshal Harrison did a video about this which described what I mean better than I can do with just text. I have been playing for many yrs and love the sound of staccato or slightly muted notes with heavily picked notes using alternate picking. These days I am developing legato but for me it feels quite difficult to get the sound I want. Practice does indeed make perfect so I practice this technique very often always playing what I find the most difficult.
@icegalaxy22689 жыл бұрын
I just found your video and I think it's really, really educational. For newbies like me, I think this is the basic elements I need to understand. Thank you very much!!!
@bwgti5 жыл бұрын
I really thought it was just going to be: 1. Practice 2. Practice 3. Practice 4. Practice 5. Practice Some More
@hoosierdaddy23089 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. I've been playing for fun a long time, but just started taking guitar seriously after years of playing the blues basically by ear and pentatonic scale mostly. Now, I'm wanting to build my speed with legato and other techniques, but I've always had too much tension, and this helped a lot. I just need more practice and I really appreciate what you taught here. Thank you so much.
@supergrizzidentity8 жыл бұрын
Best teacher on youtube
@cryer31604 жыл бұрын
took a look at the first 5 seconds, "No i can't do this"
@thomasnickel12783 жыл бұрын
Ya same here
@arjundhannyify4 жыл бұрын
always come back to watch this to reiterate my technique. love this one!
@EpicurusWasRight4 жыл бұрын
You're a great teacher. No nonsense, thank you!
@zainb.94168 жыл бұрын
just started to learn guitar. Subscribed. ! Thank you
@jonathanyoe19255 жыл бұрын
Very efficient and to the point.
@minjoe15758 жыл бұрын
wow that was one honest teaching, enjoyed every bit of it.
@RockItBaby1008 жыл бұрын
Rick is just quicking ass ! The emotion he put in his music is great. Love his style.
@PIlotrcm6 жыл бұрын
Guitar setup is HUGE in his technique. Shorter scale, low action and low string tension make it much easier. The higher the tension by heavier gauge strings, high action or longer scale require more force by your fingers to fret.
@danielconnolly84616 жыл бұрын
PIlotrcm no it’s not really depends on your hand strength and finger strength when I went to sam ash to listen to Allan Holdsworth speak his reply was watever feels good he showed us his action it was medium to my surprise another guy I had the honor to meet in the 80s srv had string height that was unplayable by my means and cables for strings
@christianboutot13165 жыл бұрын
reeeaaally good informations...there are no démonstration of licks in legato playing but the BASICS explainations for developping legato tecnic in a effective way and not wasting time by working in a wrong way which brings on a lengh end tecnical errors that will take you on the wrong path. .. Thanks Rick...very good, rich pedagogy and informations. ..
@Jimbolina17 жыл бұрын
Great exercises, I have added these to my daily routine. I am all for these focused lessons. Keep em coming please!
@dpwsworldoffunstuff69018 жыл бұрын
if it helps, for me my legato picking started to improve alot when i scalloped my neck because i had to work on my tension habits or the notes would be too sharp lol
@nickmccormick8505 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick, your lessons and tips are much appreciated.
@powerplay7433 жыл бұрын
No pull-offs, all hammer-on. that's how to play like Allan
@claymor82412 жыл бұрын
With the little finger he pulls off.
@Gregorypeckory9 жыл бұрын
The steps were clear, but what I find most amazing is your technique for moving your head suddenly from one position to another instantly, with no apparent motion through space to get there. Any plans for revealing how you managed that?
@lemmehollaratya94439 жыл бұрын
He cut the video
@joltedlozengek47086 жыл бұрын
Steven McKnight that’s the joke you idiot
@raumatifenton6306 жыл бұрын
Greg Vinson that was the coolest part of the vid lol
@jimjambananaslam35966 жыл бұрын
Note that he's wearing all black. Clearly a student of Ninjutsu.
@billwilenski5 жыл бұрын
You are one of the most inspiring people ever not just with Guitar Keep it up the great work
@rodriantoniak61587 жыл бұрын
What excellent harmonics you did in the intro.
@GRATE316 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick, this 5 steps will help me a lot to build a good Legato Technique !!!
@LyndenLegault7 жыл бұрын
IS THIS GUY A LEGEND YET???????????
@danielconnolly84616 жыл бұрын
Lynden Legault he s copied everything Allan Holdsworth does but can’t quite get there there’s always the original man humble not mentioned at all except for me noone was doing this before
@cainm88083 жыл бұрын
I see that splawn amp behind you Rick.I own one too such an incredible tone from that amp.
@pm28193 жыл бұрын
I grew up in a tough neighborhood. Hammers from nowhere, has a whole different meaning. 😎
@ScorpWriter9 жыл бұрын
Good video. Another important thing to consider is picking dynamics...you don't want your picked notes volume louder than your hammer ons and pull offs (for those of you who use pull offs anyways).
@kinginblack82323 жыл бұрын
This guy might be one of the best guitar players I've ever heard
@thepiperofsimms99744 жыл бұрын
Very nice presentation Rick. So helpful. Thank you and Happy New Year !
@leemason6666 жыл бұрын
Great video Rick and you now have a new subscriber. Been playing guitar for years and always thought my legato was pretty decent until now. I do suffer from RSI due to playing and my job involves typing all day so by following your approach should really help me. Thank you and have a great weekend 👍🎸
@alexbl803 жыл бұрын
Great tips, Rick, thank you. Really useful.
@guitarist90ify7 жыл бұрын
thank you very much Rick Graham!!!just fabulous!!!Κeep up the good work and best wishes!!!
@rooguitar8 жыл бұрын
Just passing by Rick. What an awesome lesson, congrats! :)