Beginner Electric Lesson 1 - Your Very First Electric Guitar Lesson

[@MartyMusic]

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[@wildbanjoman99]

Do you plan to do more of these? Im a banjo player but ive always loved guitar.. For some reason it's easy for me to play a banjo but guitar is so different it seems

[@bobgwinn5091]

whoa wow... neighbors are looking right at my house NOW

[@BEANIEBOY]

Hi Marty. Me and my cousin have wrote our own song it would be cool if you could check it out!

[@Sling135]

Hey marty! Ive been watching your videos forever! Your the best teacher out there i know! Ive learned everything thanks to you! I wanted to know if you can make a video tutorial/lesson with jimmy page’s (stairway to heaven live solo) I would really love it if you showed me and the rest of your fans! Thank you for being the best out there! Have a nice day!

[@Winny69]

This helped me so much with my first electric guitar! Thanks a lot!

[@annoyingpineapple7346]

Right before the video ad: “ learning guitar on KZbin doesn’t work” Me: well shit

[@laughingkars889]

That's what I had. Want to learn but might as well try a few vids....

[@winter9556]

Same 😂

[@kellythecolor706]

lol omg same

[@cannon_kelly]

bruh same

[@Sush9546]

There are a lot of people who taught themselves

[@faithdavidson6045]

im trying to learn w out my parents knowing so they can just be like how’d you get so good and i’ll be like ion know

[@teo_whitaker]

Okay but thats a funny idea😂😂 my dads at work a lot so i think imma do the same

[@kileNoe]

You can just tell them the name of your youtube account when they ask you.

[@emiliarodriguez5958]

"Just gifted I guess 😌"

[@nylahgreen3470]

Kile Noe OMG NO LMAO

[@ytmoments7672]

in some amps you can actually plugs headphones in so u can practice without disturbing anyone:)

[@s.playsguitar2048]

Marty: play 5 minutes a day, maybe 10 if you're excited Me: *plays 2 hours a day until I can't feel my fingers*

[@s.playsguitar2048]

@@elfchristmas3837 that's the spirit

[@natasak1231]

@@elfchristmas3837 yall bored up there too huh?

[@deealazar7462]

me: plays 5 hours a day till my fingers r red like a tomato

[@themiswalkthroughs4474]

Me -lays all day until my finger tips fall off

[@SuperMarioJohnathan2017]

Same

[@goofyjohn6191]

I just started a month ago, I'm constantly amazed how difficult it is to keep my fingers flexible enough to do some cords until you do them hundreds of times. Stay motivated boys and girls.

[@bugsbunnypoo]

thanks for the motivation

[@gelfie2208]

I can't keep mine arched enough! After 4-5 strums at least one finger arch collapses and mutes a bunch of strings.

[@orange.papayas]

thanks for the motivation, i just has a breakdown bc i cant play anything and started crying for 30 minutes straight about how im a disappoint 😭

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

Thanks. 🤝

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 Charles Cleyn recommended you from his self-taught journey with your videos. You're a fellow Jewish brother. Shalom.

[@johannaappleforest7482]

I like how pros are supportive of beginners and don’t expect money from it. I bought my first guitar yesterday despite my dads wishes. He’s against me learning guitar and definitely isn’t supportive of getting me guitar lessons. I’m all on my own here and I’m glad there’s stuff like this out there.

[@theantianimeassociation7574]

Lemme guess your father might be very religious?

[@johannaappleforest7482]

@@theantianimeassociation7574 kinda. idk we don’t go to church or anything and he rarely mentions religion at all, it’s probably just cause he’s 67 and from a time period where women were below men and had jobs like cooking, cleaning etc. he has 3 ex-wives and every time he meets a new girl he acts all nice then a few months later yells about house work and womanly duties. So yeah he sees guitar as a boy instrument and violin as a girl’s instrument. Except he expects me to go to college and get an education and not be a housewife, so it’s confusing, yet is also like ‘you can only wear dresses, ponytails, pink colored short nails, mascara, pink lipstick, violin’ etc. He also yells at me to learn to cook. LIKE WHAT DO YOU WANT BRO I’m 19 now and he prohibited me from learning to drive and stuff so I need to find out how to run away somewhere.

[@cadegamble8945]

@@johannaappleforest7482 that sounds super annoying to deal with

[@kristoferkoessel4354]

@@johannaappleforest7482 Violin? A woman’s instrument…? Let’s take a look at the cure shall we?

[@FORNAX.0]

@@johannaappleforest7482 I'm a bit late but if you haven't learned to cook AND you're 19, something went horribly wrong in life. cooking is a thing everyone should know, not just women. besides that, sounds like it sucks, unfortunate

[@kiyo538]

Now that I actually learned something, I just need to buy the electric guitar. 🗿

[@ppslayer7017]

LMAO ME- I’m gonna get one soon tho

[@kiyo538]

@Kirstin Hall same , knowing my parents they won't buy me this, I need to earn it myself 😭

[@nikisaaa3719]

@@kiyo538 me too😭

[@mayurpathak7347]

Get an Ibanez

[@emk9373]

i have to wait 2 months for my bday🥲

[@notsofia7064]

**looks for guitar lessons on you tube** Simply Guitar: Allow me to introduce myself

[@rusticrecord1697]

Bro I got a Yt add saying “guitar vids on KZbin don’t work Stop waisting your time” Jjdjdjsjs 💀

[@teenreincarnation]

1. i love your pfp :000 2. the simply guitar ads are so annoying imo, they’d be fine if they were all just normal haha

[@koflamingo245]

Nah SimplyGuitar would work but they give ya one lesson for free and then HAY DO YOU WANT SIMPLYGUITAR ++++ ?!?!?! OK WELL YOU BETTER CUZ YOU CANT LEARN MORE UNLESS YOU BUY IT :):):)

[@koflamingo245]

@Nicefisher yea I know it’s not much but still

[@acdcfanboy8601]

YOUR TELLING ME I CAN TEACH MYSELF GUITAR WITH THIS APP?!?!

[@leonportehaut2059]

I have been playing for a little more than 5 years now and can play almost every song I desire because of you Marty❤ thank you

[@MartyMusic]

Hey I really appreciate the wonderful support!

[@zvsmith2008]

I hope to where you are now .. Congrats on your progress..❤❤❤👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🐐🐐🐐

[@doogiehowser78]

wow cool im going to subscribe now

[@Zero0.9]

how long did it take you to atleast play a chorus for tje first time?

[@Mia-pl1ts]

Marty: this is a guitar Me and my friends learning how to play: WRITE THAT DOWN, WRITE THAT DOWN

[@eduvirgengeronimo7389]

Lol dude me be like Wright that shit down 😡🤬

[@GhostofTheUchiha22]

Me who don't got a guitar: write that down write that down!

[@Mia-pl1ts]

@@GhostofTheUchiha22 lol

[@caleb2734]

Lol

[@Wifeyedition]

Lmaooooo

[@Max-fs5gc]

1:00 knowing the guitar and it’s parts 3:20 tuning a guitar (good apps, guitar tuna 3:38 Eddie Ate Dynamite Good Bye Eddie) 5:30 amp tones good to start with clean sound 6:24 what the knobs on the amp do 8:27 playing with the tones 9:35 how to hold a pick 11:58 - 18:22 very important stuff!!!! 13:03very important 13:20 just doing this well help with hand synchronization and finger strength

[@jakobjohansen7640]

Wish this was pinned

[@basil4101]

A god amongst men

[@TateH25-o7v]

Appreciate it

[@doll.perasite9030]

My brother used a counter as a pick

[@churchgir1]

why thank you friend

[@sebash789]

Alright had the guitar for 4 months, I think it’s time to actually learn it

[@shipwreckedhannah9345]

sebash789 bro me playing randomly for 2 months: time to learn

[@lcveru]

Me but 7 years

[@Monmorrangr]

Amateur; I’ve been dragging the same stupid guitar around for 17 years and finally decided to try and learn it.

[@andreea9420]

@@lcveru samee my dad plays and it hasnt really been that interesting for me up until now

[@elijah3673]

Try 3 years

[@kenzenlee]

I don't know if you are going you are going to read this but I just want to share this. 3 years ago, I got my first gutiar, and the absolute first video I watched after I came home was this video. I am so glad that it was my first guitar lesson. It set me on the right track to learn how to play guitar, and most importantly HAVE FUN. Now after 3 years and countless hours of practicing, I now am into modern metal and jazz fusion. I am spending my time practicing Jason Richardson and John petrucci songs as well as writing my own material. I can't thank Marty enough for what he has done for me and countless other people. Thank you so much for making all these videos for people to watch for free. And to all the people that just started playing guitar and stumbled across this video. You will improve at guitar. No matter how difficult it may be at times, don't be discouraged. You just have to give it some time and practice. You will certainly be able to play crazy sweep picking licks and shred like nobody's business. It just takes some practice. But most importantly, remember to have fun. You will be able to play how you imagine yourself playing in your dreams as I have done the same thing. Thank you Marty. Without you, I wouldn't have gotten to this point. Cheers!

[@bitpof7523]

that's also literally me i got my first guitar 3 years ago on christmas and the first video i watched was this and now i can say it helped me a lot haha

[@linnnea]

Just wanna say thank you for this comment! I am soon getting my own guitar and want to learn, and I wasn't sure if videos like this would do the trick. I'll try now! :)

[@bitpof7523]

@@linnnea trust me, it's way harder than it looks like and it will take a lot of time to get used to / play but don't get demotivated / give up it's really worth it i played on my electric guitar for a talent show and won :D

[@xertia2848]

@@bitpof7523i just got mine, can you give me a full guide on what all to do step by step or videos to watch to be on the right track? im learning on my own

[@jameswestgarth8096]

Hi Marty, I'm a 55 year old father of a 15 year old boy. During this Corona time I said he needed to channel energy somewhere positive. He did ! Since sometime before Christmas he went from zero to wow the boy can play electric and acoustic. So I decided to join him. I bought myself a real nice les Paul by a Canadian company. I did your first free lesson tonight. My finger and forearm are tired and sore but I am happy and motivated. Thank you for taking the anxiety and fear out of learning. I never thought I would do this at 55. When my son started playing we connected on the music of my youth , Led Zeppelin, SRV, Stones, Kansas.... the list goes on. He motivated me and your helping me get there. Thanks for helping me share music and time with my son.

[@roxannemcv4259]

Upload a demo and tutorial too to help new beginners! Im planning to buy e guitar so its a great help to watch beginners guide

[@ThatOneHealer]

We wanted to learn guitar not your life story

[@maji2510]

@@ThatOneHealer don't be an asshole, dude

[@eduvirgengeronimo7389]

@@maji2510 holy shit dude bad word Luke mine lol

[@BUKWulfSh0t]

Hell yea! I'm 31 and I finally bought my 1st electric guitar. now, I just need an amp lol

[@caderoberti]

Do you think that the fedora is a part of his body

[@alvinher9502]

Of course it is

[@ritz_ok]

like he's a pokemon?

[@omardiagne9185]

Why are you even asking a obvious fact?

[@zinoadidi7354]

he is quite a red hat

[@urboimarky2198]

Most definitely

[@ellathompson2247]

the ✍️ thing ✍️ he’s ✍️ holding ✍️ is ✍️a ✍️ guitar ✍️

[@fatman6161]

LMFAOAOA BYEE

[@arrifjoe]

No shit Sherlock

[@sillycrazyloopstraws5819]

@@arrifjoe r/woooosh

[@arrifjoe]

@@sillycrazyloopstraws5819 r/woooosh

[@beastoid2492]

@@arrifjoe r/ihavereddit

[@lofuthebreadman]

Recently got my Christmas present early and it was a electric guitar, I’ve never played a guitar and I’ve always wanted to start, so I decided to and for 2 days I couldn’t do anything right and thought about stopping but I looked up beginner lessons and found this and it really helped me, thank you for helping me start playing, much love🙏🏽❤️

[@tre_tha_beast6848]

Christmas morning and js got my first electric guitar, if you have any music stores near you see if they offer lessons.

[@Thesmithsfan82]

Just got my first electric guitar too! Excited to learn to play in 2024 🤘

[@zackery5678]

@@tre_tha_beast6848same bro

[@zackery5678]

@@Thesmithsfan82aye man u still got a week left to learn still dont wait🔥🔥

[@Thesmithsfan82]

@@zackery5678 Oh absolutely. I generalized it to 2024 since most of my progress will be then...!

[@niallkavanagh6780]

Dynamite: Eddie: finally some good fucking food

[@amersaidat1905]

Lmfaoo

[@elijahfautin4094]

he just had to flex on us beginners on that tuning solo

[@thegrayowl1557]

I saw it more as something to look forward to.

[@itz_kay9931]

fr tho

[@vimlaggingv7496]

I’m not scared of playing I’m more scared not being able to tune right

[@cactussenpai9625]

MexicanFace this ^

[@mauriciohosi3348]

Start slow, brother. Learn a few chords a week and some scales after. It might take months, but you will get there.

[@ld6712]

Best guitar lesson I've seen on KZbin. Most people just tell you to play random chords. You gave me explanations of everything and you even gave me excersizes

[@EinfachArtur]

Other guitar teachers: (Title: Lesson 1 guitar for absolute beginners) "Hey so ugh put your finger there and there and this chord and that chord, chord and chord this and go *bhuasd)(/"§hif892")(3bndf* and thats it. Very easy. Basic stuff. Also I have a website." This guy: *THIS IS A GUITAR* (bless you. You are a great teacher. You understand our beginners non-understanding of the guitar world. I'll stay with your channel)

[@fueledbypaintwater]

Best way to introduce a lesson.

[@maji2510]

Same! If i get lost while practicing a specific song i go back to one of his videos about it and relearn

[@wanker3283]

His first lesson should be "How to get the pick out the sound hole".

[@Mavis0516]

this comment gonna blow up soon or late.

[@vaidenfanelli9975]

You aint getting that out bro

[@zachperkins731]

good luck

[@DiegoDiaz-qx3tr]

Marco Cornejo the semi hollow electric guitars have 2 holes bro

[@mauriciohosi3348]

I would suggest slowly placing the pick in the middle of the whole, then rotate your guitar fast.

[@casualAudience]

(gets extra excited and plays 6 hours a day) fingerprint: *gone but not forgotten..*

[@stipeboban1766]

me who has been playing guitar for 2 days for abt 4 hours a day. I cant feel my finger

[@dewdop]

Lmfao

[@annpow5672]

Lol

[@T1Jarro]

I did it for bass for 2 weeks, I can't feel my fingertip anymore

[@sophia_4348]

@@stipeboban1766 same, except for me today makes the 3rd day , Ik you said this months ago tho lol

[@keriholland7907]

Just inherited my dad's vintage (made in 1975) electric guitar and my God I'm in tears that Marty is teaching the same way my dad started to teach me. God bless you sir. Will be watching all lessons 🫶🏾 thank you thank you THANK YOU

[@jasonbritt2497]

I’ve tried to learn my entire life and gave up over and over. I’m a vocalist and have written piles of lyrics I’d love to put music to. When my grandfather passed I inherited his mint 56 Sunburst strat and vintage fender tube amp with a hand written note inside (the real prize) encouraging me to learn, so I’m pushing through and learning.

[@jeffmcelroy5437]

Every Acid Dealer Gets Busted Eventually

[@killslay]

... That's easy to remember.. *1 day later * Every Acid Dealer Gets Arrested Eventually ... Hmm something isn't quite right

[@mcbrodz1663]

Jeff McElroy not me

[@brettmidd2250]

Every Australian Deserves Good Beer Everyday

[@forgottenpotato9868]

Eating A Dick's Gay Bruh! Ewww.

[@dharamsahani4305]

@@killslay the second string is b not a

[@RobR386]

Total beginner here, going from keys to guitar, slowly getting the hang of it.

[@aboogiebestie3407]

Me too

[@myplace571]

how is it going

[@varuncornelio530]

How you holdin up? I'm a keys too, wanted to try an electric cause of the pandemic and free time and all xD

[@lillianna11487]

@@aboogiebestie3407 me too

[@mbr-zs3oy]

Omg i literally bought my first electric guitar today and the same day Marty upload this. What an amazing coincidence

[@dyztroyax4628]

Im still waiting for mine to arrive. How are you doing so far? Is it hard to learn ?

[@dyztroyax4628]

@@biker1035 Thank you :-)

[@danielbbg6199]

how is your progress after 4 months dude?

[@mdtoulouse]

I got mine for Christmas

[@andreea9420]

It's actually a sign

[@sirthisisawendys811]

I've been a bassist for about a year now, and just now picked up a electric guitar. I definitely have kind of an advantage since I have pre-knowledge of music, but it's still very hard 🤣 I love guitars though, and I'm excited to watch more of these videos and learn

[@FearDoe]

im in the exact same position. been playing bass for a little while and decided to pick up guitar too. different kettle of fish!

[@sirthisisawendys811]

@@FearDoe Yeah the size of the strings and neck are what really throw me off though. Like it feels so small and breakable, and the strings feel non existent 😅

[@bategideonowen2859]

Wow. I thought I was alone here. Lol. I guess we all are in the same position

[@AB-BANDS]

Sameee

[@dudethecatsyoutubechannel9286]

Yep

[@mainzdark7242]

They always say you can't learn guitar from KZbin but damn Marty literally is teaching me so much and I don't even own a guitar yet.

[@kristen1274]

ive had this guitar for 7 years, now i’m gonna learn it

[@emanuela6518]

I wanna know if u finally started!

[@quonkylops]

Yess

[@chayaa460]

Can I have it? Jk good for u Hope u succeed 💕

[@minxxd]

Where’d u find ur pfp ik it’s Mai but what’s the @ the art style looks nice😅

[@__kmhn__]

@@nathanbundy5651 bro 😐

[@harveyshea7129]

him: shredding the guitar the captions: [ laughter ]

[@shadowrock]

Why do u have a photo of Gir crying? Lol

[@Nosferatuラララララ]

Ah I see even the captions are laughing at my incompetence

[@mrctech52]

Just retired at 65 a couple of weeks ago, and am picking up the guitar again after a really long time off. This first lesson material was very encouraging for me.

[@hotman718]

im not a beginner i been playing for over 10 years but im still watching lol

[@Yenkosyc]

hotman718 only been playing for 5 years but same lol

[@braveguide]

Same

[@hotman718]

@@Yenkosyc I've been following Marty's youtube videos since 2009, he helped me a lot and his videos were invaluable to me when i first started learning and here I am 10 years later and still watching his beginner videos.

[@fendrgib6726]

Same here 😂💪

[@quintas66]

Yup, you and me both. I've been playing for 20 years and I learn something every day! Plus, it's Marty, so yeah, I'm watching this.

[@jessechecho]

I’m 42 and I’m attempting to learn guitar with very little music background. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I found this video extremely helpful.

[@kevinwozniak6772]

I'm 50...decided I wanted to learn this year. Got an acoustic from my wife for Valentine's Day. Just got a Squire Strat...I love Marty's videos. Super helpful.

[@christopherobrien4471]

I'm 63 in April. This is all presented in a way that I can understand and follow. I started when I was 60 and found Marty music. If I can follow this, trust me anyone can.

[@SteveMidz]

@@kevinwozniak6772 I am 51 and just starting. How you doing now I see your comment is a year old?

[@christopherobrien4471]

@@SteveMidz Well, lucky I'm retired and have lots of time. Since my comment, I've got together with my brother in law, we play every week at either of our houses.I got an electric guitar for my birthday, and a ukulele for Christmas. I alternate between each. I've started to learn some music theory as well. Three musical instruments, five grand children. There aren't enough hours in the day.Hope you're doing ok.

[@notnotricharmander]

How’s it going today?

[@jaymo7309]

when you want to sound cool at the music center:

[@jaymo7309]

Marty! thank you for seeing this! this really means alot to me and your tutorials really help me out. Thank you for all you have done!

[@xxdiamondwolfixx1450]

"eddie ate dynamite good bye eddie" im gonna start crying again

[@TravelandBang]

For everybody who doesn't know Marty is a Rock God, he just visits us mortals out of pity so that we might can ascend to his level one day. Thanks Marty, you're channel is probably the best electric guitar classes available on KZbin. I'd be lost without you dude, be easy!

[@MorrisonsProphecy]

I've been playing guitar for over 20 years. I wish I'd had you as a teacher 20 years ago.. Your teaching style is simultaneously forgiving and encouraging.

[@makayla705]

I have a question…when I play the sound stops. Am I pressing too hard on the string. I’m so confused!! I want the sound to keep going when Im “sliding” on the string.

[@alliedanchor8864]

@@makayla705 this is an old comment, but maybe you had a defective amp?

[@makayla705]

@@alliedanchor8864 I think it’s just, because I don’t know what I’m doing LOL! I’ve gotten better at it though, but Thank you!

[@cainedunnagan8688]

000

[@Ellie60091]

My playing sounds like a coyote dying

[@beemaine313]

Same here

[@Juno58]

My playing sounds like as if you step on a cats tail 🙈😂

[@mauriciohosi3348]

Keep practicing and you will get there!!

[@rensdejong8895]

Unique sound

[@milliethecoyote]

Yo

[@DC-dy4jq]

Have to say that my guitar was collecting dust, I couldn't get the motivation, learning the simple 1 string riffs really jolted my playing juices. Greatly appreciate it!

[@charlottejessop6141]

it's 2 am and I decided that i want to play guitar *so i did.*

[@DJ-cc8sc]

LMFAOOO ME RN

[@jilliannortley799]

@@DJ-cc8sc I told my mom I wanted a guitar three days ago... now I have one and I have no fucking clue what to do I’m so nervous

[@chairzs]

This comment holds too much power

[@snowy9783]

It was 3am for me while I was listening to music 😂

[@duckster9190]

no cuz it's literally 2am rn and im watching this so when i get a guitar, im not completely clueless lol

[@thegrayowl1557]

"Practice maybe five minutes a day, ten if you're excited" So I you're saying I shouldn't be bleeding all over my keyboard right now?

[@contentdealer7507]

Use a pick. It decreases death rate by 60%

[@hufflepuff_hamster1569]

Omg- HAHA

[@gagegrimes0607]

Lol so true

[@eduvirgengeronimo7389]

LoLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@EddieG02]

What the heck I didn't eat dyna... *blows up*

[@toyoda4015]

hahahaha!!

[@alpinesband2820]

lol

[@alpinesband2820]

@@toyoda4015 right

[@21nod]

Good-bye Eddie

[@unclefreddieDied]

Sayonara sucka!

[@sire8132]

THIS VIDEO IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL !!!!! i was able to play the cord smoothly after 20 minutes. KEEP PRACTICING GUYS AND BE PATIENT 2023

[@_CaptainPyro]

I've just got a guitar after I got a head injury when I was 13. I couldn't make sense of it for about 10 years. I gave it up but I want to play now. You make sense and I'm getting it. Thank you so much

[@peterpain6009]

If you’re about to buy your first guitar, i would really recommend an Epiphone or squier. They are cheap and will serve you well. My first electric was a squier strat, and I have had it for over 2 years, and done some modifications to it, and it’s becoming a real dream guitar. You don’t need expensive gear to be good at guitar

[@kathrynsmart1639]

Billy The Bully thanks so so much for this comment! I was just about to ask that very question 😂

[@leogibson3450]

@@kathrynsmart1639 Equally important is getting a better amp than the one in this video. It has very few tone options if you want to create the sound of your favourite guitarist. Marty could get a good tone from a tin can. Consider buying a Katana or Marshall Code.

[@kathrynsmart1639]

Leo gibson oh that’s interesting, Leo thanks for taking the time to give that advice I’ll take a look into those amps!

[@myralianna181]

oh yeah yeah

[@theslayerofgoblins849]

The fender mustang's are also good modeling amps.

[@jyandie29]

me: watching a guitar tutorial when i don't even have one

[@sususu3465]

😂😅

[@cla.mart1]

I'm thinking about to buy one

[@svntea4420]

@@cla.mart1 DO ITTTT

[@AnUncreativePerson]

Same I really want one

[@pattiendicott9149]

I like the fact you're a great teacher. You are relatable and remind us to relax with it, have fun, do some checking out of the different sounds can be made. It takes off a lot of pressure and at the same time of learning, it's more fun, relaxing . Not scary with the thought and anxiety of 'what if I can't do this?" So simple, thank you.

[@SuperRichard1946]

Hi Marty, my 2 hopes in life was to learn a foreign language and play a musical instrument, I’m 76 this year the language thing was impossible so just got a Les Paul look alike this week an Eastcoast L1 in Flame Blue it’s beautiful. I’ve watched many of you guitar guys on KZbin before getting my guitar but keep coming back to you Marty, you’re great easy to understand and you don’t push to hard, doing your lesson 1 riffs already and it’s only day 2 of playing, thanks so much what a nice guy. Keep it up. Richard

[@ellie6001]

i hope its going well for you still richard!!! good luck in learning a new language:)

[@kirstyali7031]

I love this ! Reach for the stars & most importantly enjoy yourself 👏 hope it goes well for you 🙂

[@bman1742]

Hope you have your 77th and you get good at guitar dude😎

[@MartyMusic]

Hey I really appreciate the wonderful support!

[@orenges]

Try memrise

[@lukej8430]

Marty - *Goes from playing TNT to string bending and what looks to beginners like an impossible riff* "Alright, so that was your very first guitar lesson!'

[@unclefreddieDied]

Spy Hunter!!!

[@christiandad9369]

marty: 0-3-5 Me: **WHEEZE**

[@christiandean7934]

Dad?

[@sswill6974]

I'm excited to play some "WHEEZER"

[@jsie3855]

Christian Dean LMFAO

[@DarkStar-ol2uo]

DEEP PURPLE

[@isizzle1143]

Hi Marty! I see this video is over 4 years old from when I am visiting it. I just want to say that I embraced the fear of beginning this journey, thanks to a friend who referred me to your channel. You playing the guitar riffs in this video brought out a child like giddiness that I haven't experienced in quite some time. You are a very passionate and informative teacher. I am excited to be starting this journey, and I am grateful to have you as my teacher. THANK YOU for making this video series. The comments here fill my heart with faith in this process. Much love.

[@rem1863]

Im with you mate, one hour ago I bought my first guitar, and now I’m here 😂

[@fadeskywards1245]

I'm about to purchase my first electric guitar and seeing the title made me super happy. Thanks for being so dedicated to giving back with these lessons, Marty! You have our infinite gratitude and support!

[@simmonphoenix3206]

FadeSkywards congrats. Just remember you can only play one at a time and buying guitars can slippery slope. Soon like many of us you will have a rack full in no time.

[@Verystoic]

@@remley8877 unless ur first is "the one" . for some of us our first is always our baby.

[@leogibson3450]

FadeSkywards. Think about getting a better amp than the one in this video. It has very few tone options if you want to create the sound of your favourite guitarist. Marty could get a good tone from a tin can. Consider buying a Katana or Marshall Code.

[@rajatjain5436]

When should I start playing electric guitar?..I started playing guitar 1 and a half year ago..so if you guys can advice..it would be great

[@leogibson3450]

@@rajatjain5436 If you want to play electric instead of acoustic then start today!! They are very different instruments, people often think they should start on acoustic and then "graduate" to electric. If anything it should be the other way round, electric guitars are much easier to play and you can get a good sound like your favourite guitarists just using a few notes and chords. For example the intro to "Satisfaction", 3 notes on one string and you're a rock star!!

[@Productions-jd9ye]

My man is flexing his skills on us newbies

[@joshnorko5586]

Marty's the best guitar teacher on KZbin! Keep on rockin!

[@mr.wizard2974]

I agree

[@hManuelcPinales]

Look up Paul Davids.

[@jeff7764]

Ryan Lendt is pretty good and very easy to understand also.

[@Ducati_Dude]

Marty is Da Man... ✔

[@jensenvk]

Thanks

[@cosmicsaurus]

8th day in self-isolation... now seems a great time to fiddle around with the guitar I've had for nearly 2 years. this was awesome, i feel more confident rn after multiple lessons i took in the past. stoked to learn sum quarantine riffs

[@arcanum1018]

Been three months how's it been going?

[@lilyjarvis3633]

Hows it going?

[@charlottejessop6141]

you sound like you're from california or you're a stoner from the 60's

[@lilyjarvis3633]

@@charlottejessop6141 lmaoo

[@kennyboy6322]

Nine months into quarantine, and I’m only picking it up now!

[@jasmingutierrez2777]

Took my first lesson right here with you. Enjoyed it! Thank you :)

[@MartyMusic]

Great to hear!

[@alarconrichaela]

idk why am I watching this. I don't even own an electric guitar

[@tatimc6581]

Well you might get one in the future

[@zenruhqe2432]

Im too captivated by the electric guitar sound i might consider having one in future.

[@gråsscandy77]

Fuck yeah

[@MichaelTurner856]

I play acoustic I don't have an electric guitar yet

[@rockandrollrob61]

Some of what Marty says here, is the same for an acoustic, such as how to hold the pick and the tuning method.

[@claytonedy2871]

Hi Marty. I just turned 40 and decided to learn to play the electric guitar with my son. Maybe it was a mid-life crisis move, but my guitar arrived today and I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. Your videos are amazing. You explain things in such an easy to understand way, and I'm loving your videos so far. Hoping to get to a point where I can grind some Led Zep, Dire Straits, Audioslave etc. You're awesome, keep making videos! (please;)

[@alcattan3437]

Yo Marty, my man! I started playing when I was a kid, then stoped for more than twenty years. I was thinking it’s way too difficult to resume again at my age (45) BUT YOU, my friend, made me see how easy it is once you have a great teacher to show you in a simple way. Already remembered House of rising sun and now I’m following with the incredible Dust in the wind. Thank you from my heart

[@bryanbaxter6970]

Hey Al.Im pushing 80 and im picking it up.Also taking flying lessons,Spins and spiral dives.Life is great.

[@onomado]

😳 (AL Cattan)! You must have cut and pasted this from my brain... Lol. Exactly what journey I have resumed after the death of my best friend back in April. Thanks Marty for being the inspiration! 🤘🤘

[@charlottejessop6141]

@@bryanbaxter6970 good for you!! just living life to the fullest :)

[@mraaron6924]

Don't give up your dream I'm restarting again at 59 if I can do it anybody can

[@evroyspencer8087]

He started talking and I liked the video that very second.

[@ck6832]

Best teacher on KZbin! Been learning acoustic and now electric from him, and i love how he explains everything. Great instructor!!! Thanks Marty!

[@DivBole]

Thanks!

[@Cheezy_Bunz]

I don’t even own a guitar. I’m using one of my cousins Edit: got my guitar now Edit 2: boutta buy my first guitar thinking about getting fender of course ha Edit 3: Wow been awhile since Ive commented and seen this. Didn’t buy one but I did get this sweet guitar for Christmas like 2 years ago. Its my main guitar I use it all the time.

[@scabax2688]

Heck yeah dude

[@Aisha-ig4ey]

Congrats!!!

[@melody_BP]

adoring fan will be the one with adoring fans

[@Cheezy_Bunz]

A thanks I actually plan on buying my first guitar in a small bit and i was given an acoustic earlier this month

[@tylerworrell4446]

How do you play a cousin?

[@bean-eater]

My God electric guitar is just so fucking cool

[@prepsandstuff6871]

Yaaaa bro

[@mostunknowne1352]

Love how I think he teaches you how to play the rhythm to ac dc tnt with out me realising it and i got it with in 10 mins great teacher im starting to understand the instrument so much more already and I've literally only been playing 10 mins you are a great teacher.

[@kavorix]

I'm watching this video knowing damn well my father is against me playing the guitar. He always forced me to play the organ for the church, but my actual goal is trying out the electric guitar. My friends always told me that I should try to play the guitar, but my father did not like my intentions at all. All I can do now is just wait until he finally changes his mind. I always thought playing the guitar was hard, but seeing this tutorial made me realize that everything has a potential.

[@fzelt]

good job! also is ur pfp from pjsk? 😭

[@livecarsonreaction]

"You're gonna be all alone, but that's okay"

[@hookbolt7362]

Wdym?

[@harshh9000]

@@hookbolt7362 you’re gonna be all alone but that’s okay

[@majestic54]

@@hookbolt7362 you’re gonna be all alone, but that’s okay

[@hookbolt7362]

@@majestic54 ;-;

[@02mcalistera]

Your going to be alone?? 3M views hahahaha

[@that.is.debatable9770]

I saw “Blackstar” on the amplifier and thought: *Soul Eater*

[@Zim439]

Same tho

[@Nanaagain386]

Wtf is soul eater it sounds like it's from hell

[@that.is.debatable9770]

@@Nanaagain386 It's an anime 😂

[@Intokyky6969]

Lol

[@studioussoul2303]

Glad am not alone haha

[@1vegasdood]

Dude....this is so great.....I know nothing about music except I like it...and, I might become my neighbours greatest nightmare...lol

[@itz_kay9931]

congrats!!!!!! so proud

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

Thanks! Absolutely learned stuff. I am not a musician, but I like to make things. I found an interesting YT about making Native American style flutes…after watching about 8 videos I ran across a bamboo grove in a riverbed. I made some garbage, until I made a few that had what I thought was a good tone. I was doing this while driving a bus route that afforded me 15-30 minute breaks periodically. Gave some away, and some passengers wanted to buy them. One person I gave one to because he is a musician, and thought he might give me feed back, instead gave me an electric guitar with an amp. Now I am starting to explore this wholly new thing to me. Thanks for the newb love!

[@thesmot5370]

I played accoustic guitar for one year, but it's almost 3 years ago. Suddenly, my interest in guitars came back, but instead of accoustic I wanted to play e-guitar. Your videos are really helpful to get back into guitar playing. The pace is not too slow so you get boring, but also not too fast to get lost. Very cool! Thank you a lot!

[@shamy353]

Thanks Marty. I got pretty bad guitar lessons when I was 10yo playing nursery tunes that I had no interest in and basically can't play a song but at 47yo I am getting my first electric guitar in 10 days and am gonna learn again. Your lessons are so good and I cant wait to try them out and I'm gonna be buying some further lessons on your website I think. It's amazing reading the comments how many people you have helped!

[@satoritendo2163]

I've been looking for a place to learn where I can easily understand the instructions with both visual and clear instructions, this is basically perfect! As someone who is a slow learner this is clear and simple yet still packed with needed infomation thank you!

[@scrapdaddy9594]

You are a talented teacher. So many "beginner videos" assumed that the viewer already had a decent foundation of guitar knowledge. It was actually very disappointing until I scrolled past this dude! Ty

[@bl-ot5jg]

Finally! Have been waiting for this for a long time!

[@lukelader]

R.I.P. eddie, such a great guitarist and musician. you'll always be remembered ❤

[@stujames30]

Very non musician, who found your channel a few days ago, been watching your vids for the last 4days. Love it.... just bought an Electric guitar today 🤦🏻‍♂️😆🎸

[@Stinkystinkdtink]

My old guitar teacher was very tough and close minded :( his lessons discouraged me from playing for over a year now and I’m finally back. Your teaching style is perfect and welcoming to beginners and it makes me feel inspired to learn again! :D

[@DebarshiSeal-f3z]

Same 😢

[@OveractiveTiger]

this dudes by far the best teacher i've seen wish we had more like him 😭

[@Rewsteregg]

Two nuts, the one on the guitar neck, the other (goof-ball) giving the lesson. I watched this video back in December 2020 and have been playing every day since. Marty's playful nature and corresponding fun lessons make it easy to stay motivated and get better with the guitar. Major props. If you're on the fence, go check out Marty's website and take advantage of a slew of no-cost lessons. On top of that, there are lessons you can purchase as your skills inevitably pile up.

[@veniceflytrap]

two nuts

[@xospherix]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I'm on my 3rd attempt in 30 years to pick up the guitar. I'm a lefty and this time picked up a right handed guitar this time. You program really spured me on. I'm playing loads of chords now all from your first 2 lessons. Thanks again

[@NinaObrezanova]

I just bought first electro guitar to my daughter. I will learn how to play on nights while she is sleeping and I will show to her that I also can play with your lessons!! Thank you!!!

[@manasiagilbreath4020]

my mom tried to make me learn through a "teacher" but all we did was play nurse rhymes so it was bored and i gave up but now im feeling motivated

[@TheVamxie]

Why didnt you focus on the notes instead of the song. Loser.

[@milanghale719]

ArchAngel V. 😂😂

[@mj-nx6ki]

well yeah... most ppl start out with nursery rhymes.

[@jkkdev]

I'm planning to buy an electric guita soon, and this video makes me more excited. Thanks for the lesson.

[@HeadZoneHighlights]

Jkyle Vlogs That’s funny I am too lol

[@justacoffeegirl8973]

me too bruh haha

[@arthurmorgan7812]

Same!!

[@desktop_artist3243]

I have a guitar ordered for my birthday. I have always wanted to play guitar and these tutorials are so easy to understand. Your teaching style matches me perfectly! Thank you so much for this help!

[@chopperchan9437]

you're really lucky to have a guitar

[@Artermist]

I’m taking up a part time job to afford guitar, amp, and possibly lessons for myself.

[@anonamoose2353]

​@@Artermisthow did it go? Im curious

[@Alize-v3l]

I took only one lesson from your lessons online I'm very excited to get back into it. I'm working on this beautiful project and I want to learn how to play this song I wrote before February 2025. I still have to write the notes that I want this certain song. It's a very special event for myself and my family in February.

[@hotman718]

I've been following Marty's youtube videos since 2009, he helped me a lot and his videos were invaluable to me when i first started learning and here I am 10 years later and still watching his beginner videos. With 10 years of playing experience under my belt.

[@raymond6845]

Oh boy! I can't wait to play all my favorite songs from Black Day, Nervanuh, Green Sabbath, Metallica 182, and all the Rock FuF

[@vinyldash2333]

Iron idiot is my favorite green Sabbath song

[@oof6431]

@@vinyldash2333 lmao

[@cameronleighter2527]

You forgot about quarterback

[@GammaFZ]

@@vinyldash2333 american man is my favourite black day song

[@Abenson1983]

Enter war pigs is my favorite green sabbath song

[@TorpidTVYT]

Marty: "This is an electric guitar." *Writes seven pages of notes*

[@rogwarrior7688]

I played when I was younger, work got in the way but now that I am closing in on retirement, I've picked it back up. I love the guitar, I always have. I look forward to learning from you Marty.

[@DankTaco707]

I can't be the only one watching all these tutorials and tips but have yet to even buy a guitar. Edit: Bought a guitar and im back lmao

[@chayaa460]

Ah I wanna buy one too but I'm broke and my parents would never😭

[@maliah7954]

i hope you achieve your goals !! and become a very talented player

[@_zzabonin_]

I also bought a guitar after watching too

[@jilliannortley799]

@@_zzabonin_ did you get it? If so how’s it going, I just got one today and I’m so nervous that I’m gonna suck

[@_zzabonin_]

@@jilliannortley799 I did a little bit of research and found out that knowing basic chords and scales are fundemental for learning harmonics and melodies; so yeah I'm still trying to play barred F chord right

[@raquelrudolphova7445]

I know its 2 years ago but i just got for myself an electric guitar and I'm just so thankful for his lessons I'm always so excited and it makes me so happy, there are many on KZbin how to learn but i feel always distracted and it seems complicated but by Marty i feel comfortable and it makes more fun and sense to thank you!! If i get it and can finally play the instrument i want to try so badly Do I Wanna Know from Artic Monkeys my fav band

[@MartyMusic]

Thank you Raquel! Have fun

[@MasterJSuite]

I agree Marty just makes it better. 😂😂👌

[@semajyo9628]

Did you stick to it and get good?

[@kevinramirez5761]

Epiphone Les Paul is the best choice for a beginner that wants to play electric guitar. Thanks Marty for using one of this model. I love your videos. 👏👏👏

[@Cool3reeze]

I mean... Unless you like John Mayer, or Clapton, or SRV, or Hendrix, or Frisciante, or Gilmour, etc. I'd get a squier bullet.

[@kevinramirez5761]

@Google Starbucks I know fenders are great guitars, but I love Les Paul models

[@JakobSeidl]

Kevin Ramirez but the headstocks are so ugly I could never own one no matter what. Gibson all the way even a cheap cheap budget Gibson is a million times better

[@magz0394]

Squier is also a great choice

[@KaiMarcad]

I got myself Epiphone Les Paul Standard and that same Blackstar Fly 3 amp Marty has in this video. That combo is so good that I'm not sure if I ever want anything else.

[@dickdastardly2560]

Hey Marty here's an idea for Beginner guitar players who are not really interested in learning anything beyond the basics but want to be able to play with the least amount time and effort, you can make a whole series on it and maybe call it The Lazy Guitarist or The Impatient Guitarist. OPEN TUNINGS (with or without a Capo) particularly Open G. There's a guy from England you might have heard of who has written more hit songs and became a multi-millionaire with the Open G tuning than anyone else and a lot of time he did it with just 5 strings, Keith Richards. There's almost a endless amount of Rolling Stones songs in that tuning and most can be played with just 1 finger and 2 or 3 easy shapes, if they get bored with those you can show them what they can do when they add a Slide to Open G. Not just Open G but Open E and D, DADGAD tunings. One thing just about every beginner has in common is patience should say lack of, but once they learn a few songs or a few bars then they want to learn more and more complex things. Anyway it's just an idea.

[@marinafilip5389]

Its been five years and only now i came across this video. I always wanted to play the electric guitar, but never really confronted my parents about it, and now i finally have the courage to do it. When i get it, if i get it, ill comment again and let you know how it goes (and from the comments i read so far, it think it will go great with this tutorial)

[@ethanburt5227]

Marty dude I've searched the whole of KZbin for a decent guitar teacher and I have finally found one I can recommend to other guitar beginners. I can confidently say I can play Smells like teen Spirit by Nirvana confidently. Thanks man

[@night.time_sunshine]

Good job! I’m wanting to learn that song next too.

[@niekatheunknownweirdokid]

Today I got my first guitar, i dont have a tuner or the box you click clean and distortion with but Im so happy you're alive Martyyy!!!

[@bigearl1624]

There are websites you can pull up on your phone.

[@tsermon]

How were you playing electric guitar without amp (that little box)?

[@jeonghansjudgingface9280]

Ive alwaya wanted to learn electric guitar but never had the money, im now 22 and bought my first guitar and im finally pushing myself to do something ive always wanted to do, this video is super helpful and i like the tone you use to explain things, very comforting.

[@almiightymo]

Any progress? How’s it been going so far