Beginner Fingerpicking Guitar Lesson - How to play Fingerstyle Guitar For a Beginner

[@jdub5107]

That was finger pickin good

[@codyduvall8894]

Why is this not top comment😂

[@nijah_r]

I'm done lol

[@ryanlaird8294]

😂👏👏 Hillarious

[@amandsam6134]

I actually laughed at that

[@basic_editz1047]

Dang I laugh to much but this had me dead

[@jacques8290]

Marty likes to flex at the beginning of each lesson just so you know whose boss

[@dimitrioschalkias8053]

@@MrPennystyle01 he flexes even for this

[@dimitrioschalkias8053]

@@MrPennystyle01 what did i flex for? My opinion? ROFL

[@absolving]

He's not even playing anything seriously difficult

[@dimitrioschalkias8053]

@@MrPennystyle01 🥺

[@meepaleep]

@@MrPennystyle01 it’s just a jokeeeee

[@yannicat123]

Marty, between you and Juno I'm actually learning how to play the electric guitar at 67 years of age while legally blind. I don't have an acoustic as yet but I follow along with your lessons on my 2 electric guitars. I've been playing now for 5 months and I have you and Juno to thank. God bless you both.

[@MartyMusic]

David, thanks so much for your support! Keep up the good work!

[@zain4019]

David Jackson Wow. That’s inspiring:)

[@ghostbleach3512]

David Jackson I don't really how you texted this but I'm just going to ignore the fact that a blind person can text a whole paragraph

[@coultertrickshots1022]

Ghost Bleach he’s legally blind. You can still be able to see some, even if you’re legally blind. He may not be able to see far away even with glasses, but he maybe able to see some up close. Of course, I could be wrong lol

[@coltonhite]

Yeah, I'm also legally blind and I can type just fine lol. Glasses help...

[@Gigusx]

00:00 - 05:00 Ah, nice and easy for a beginner! Let's try this! 05:08 - 05:15 DANGER. DANGER 05:15 - 06:05 SYSTEM OVERLOAD. ABORT MISSION. ABORT MISSION

[@Sneakypeanut657]

Haha! That was my exact thought too

[@worldview6218]

I have played acoustic guitar for like 10 years and was always intimidated by fingerstyle, even though I'm a drummer so the concept of playing 2 separate rythyms with 2 hands isnt new, but once I actually just prsciticed this the exact way he showed, starting just real slow and gradually getting faster until its more fluid its like muscle memory now. Just don't let what hes doing with his chord hand with the chord changes and hammer ons get you and just focus on the finger work until it becomes like a pattern your hand will just start doing on its own after just consisting with it.

[@addyycodm9161]

Tbh its very easy😅

[@FenrirBrp]

@@addyycodm9161 then why are you on the video

[@addyycodm9161]

@@FenrirBrp uhhh...i am not

[@endermaker6002]

Isn’t it crazy to thin a video you made 7 years ago still consistently helps thousands of people learn guitar 😊 you’re awesome man

[@joshuahendrickson4854]

Hi Marty. Great video man!!! AS a blind guitar player this lesson is very useful. So many guitar lessons on youtube say things like as you can see in the video you do so and so, or put your fingers in a certain way. I really like that you tell exactly which string and which finger you should use for the different patterns. I've always been a huge fan of doc watson. I can see how much fun you could have once a pattern that you teach in this video could be easily moved from chord to chord. I know I will have a lot of fun with this video and learning how to finger pick.

[@HeyWalt]

I am not being rude but how did you type this?

[@caleabbrown4665]

@@HeyWalt Plenty of blind people use technology. There's all sorts of accessibility features on phones and computers that allow blind people to use them just as efficiently as those that can see. For example, text to speech.

[@HeyWalt]

@@caleabbrown4665 thanks, I just didn't know.

[@smocyraccoon2214]

or...he's daredevil...*mind blow* (hope I'm not being a twat)

[@becca5703]

@@HeyWalt he might be speaking into whatever device he's using, or might be able to type considering he can play guitar. Many blind people use technology as Caleab said

[@genuineinterest]

Me: *playing along slowly* okay i think im getting the hang of it Marty: *immediately starts going faster* Me: wait ill catch up in a sec Marty: *starts flexing with different patterns* Me: Marty: *continues for a full minute lightning-fast* Me: Marty: :) Me:

[@moritzbierdimpfl7233]

thats because u suck and need to practise more till you dont suck so hard anymore! :)

[@ethankennedy9385]

🤣🤣🤣

[@flibbertygibbette]

...if you play it slowly, you can play it quickly. (where my TwoSet peeps at?)

[@genuineinterest]

@@flibbertygibbette i understood that reference :)

[@Margarita-et7vr]

Dont worry, same❤️

[@Matthew_Robert_Hunt]

How funny would it be if after all these years, Marty has just been one episode ahead of us the entire time. Learning a new technique the day before teaching us.

[@rutgervahl7147]

Remember that the slow ones now will later be fast.

[@uday7777777]

Haha..just like in the Bon Dylan song "the times are changing"

[@ctrlzme.6448]

If you can play slowly, you can play quickly.

[@genuineinterest]

@@ctrlzme.6448 is that a goddamn TwoSetViolin reference

[@flibbertygibbette]

@@ctrlzme.6448 Sacrilegious!

[@reactionkoito6415]

Love it. I'm still practicing.

[@AuroraVibes]

10:00 ugh I'm getting a guitar soon and I can't wait to be able to play stuff like that

[@bdmantony7862]

@MossyWater yeah Fingers will pain Skin will peel Will feel sleepy Etc.etc. Then When u get used to it nd then play nd show others its 1 of the most happiest time......don't forget these words friends

[@randomguy4738]

bdm antony if your skin starts to peel or get bruised i think it’s time to stop for a bit lmao

[@aguybeingadude9015]

MossyWater yeah

[@notabsolutely4499]

dude, how's the guitar going?

[@vaggos6292]

@@notabsolutely4499 he ☠️

[@adamwright1590]

I got my guitar about a month ago for two reasons. One: I’ve always wanted to play a musical instrument. Two: As a disabled veteran, I thought it might be a possible therapy to help deal mentally with my pai. However, I have struggled with cord transitions, painful fingers, and strumming patterns. To the point that the guitar was necessary practice rather than enjoyment. This video change that for me last night. It was really the first time I felt as though I was playing music. not any particular song, mind you, but, music all the same. It helped. I’m posting this so that it might help others as well.

[@vexxn2112]

Still playing?

[@SHATHECROW]

Good stuff man

[@staciepaul]

Thank you for your service and for putting something really nice in the comment section. Bless you

[@adamwright1590]

@@vexxn2112 yes, I am. A few times a week. Thanks for asking! God bless

[@adamwright1590]

@@staciepaul happy to do it. God bless

[@zsaarmi]

Thanks Marty! Im a complete beginner in the age of 36, and it really helps! Appreciate!

[@mookins45]

Nah I like this guy

[@just_trash1214]

olivér soós fool I'm intermidget in the age of 12

[@crazybang3578]

Yeah me too...

[@Taha-UwU]

Aaron The Gamer intermidget XD

[@emarskineel]

Taha intermidget cracked me up too

[@codycottle1228]

As a drummer, I find fingerstyle playing to be so satisfying. It’s like you’re turning the guitar into a percussive instrument. Thanks Marty! :)

[@jimmydominguez9513]

Love how you break this down.I was always scared of finger picking.Its a slow process but I can see how once it’s developed,it can be done without thinking.Its like training the brain,ear,and fingers together

[@615Hero]

I used to be a decent guitar player. I put it down one day after HS and just recently picked it back up at 38. Your videos have really helped me find what I lost. When I’m ready to move up to another technique I inevitably find you teaching it! You’re an awesome teacher because you keep it familiar and simple. It helps me feel confident in learning something new. Here goes nothing...

[@kingkang6877]

This is sooooo helpful bro!!!! 39 yrs old and still learning the proper basics. Make me excited to want to continue playing!

[@richardrichard5409]

Starts at 3:00. Great video, it's amazing just how musical one chord can sound picking. thanks Marty 😎 Bizarrely I find this easier than playing with a pick, probably because I'm a bass player learning guitar and used to finger style.....never picked a pick up before last week and I finding picking tough to pick up......if that makes sense😉

[@vanessab_]

hahahha lol😂😂

[@Chihusky177]

I've just started two days and I so needed this as I sound crap when I strum with or without plectrum and is it just me but the plectrum keep flicking into the hole . I have about five in there . Geesh. It's hard work. .. Thanks Marty. You are a great teacher .

[@AJShow]

Gail Valente I found that you have to curve your index finger. Don’t keep it pointed, look up a video on how to properly hold the pick, cause I had the same issue for awhile til I noticed that I wasn’t holding the pick correctly. Best of luck!

[@joshuahendrickson4854]

Hi Gail. I'd recommend first not trying to strum with a pick. The reason why you say your strumming is "crap" is that you probably aren't pressing hard enough on the strings to get a good clear sound. Make the c Chord with your left hand and really press hard on the strings until your fingers are pressing against the fret board. Then with your wright thumb begin slowly to strum down from the fifth string. Make sure that each note sounds out good, loud, and clear. Keep practicing with other chords. I know you can do it. Good luck. Once you can play the cords with your fingers, then you can go back to using a pick. I don't play with a pick. However, I'd recommend making sure you have a good grip with the pick. Maybe a thumb pick would work better for you then straight picks.

[@sarahquist]

I absolutely love your lessons. I've had a guitar for 20yrs and never learnt anything. But in 3 weeks I've worked on several different songs. I knew nothing about how to play a guitar and now I'm singing along to what I play. Thank you your lessons are Easy and really clear to follow. The content is really interesting as well. Thank you.

[@obeedawn]

I began guitar when i was a teen and was shown a picking style for the song.. "Daniel my brother".. and got it down pretty good then life came along.. and i never played for years and though i bought a guitar... I never progressed and actually forgot my fingering... I am now heading into sixty ..40 years later I'm back at it and got a few lesson from a professional and can play several songs to go with my singing.... long story short all the finger picking sites that I have viewed that say they are for beginners,,, are not for beginners ..however that being said I think your lesson is.. and quite do-able.. because you keep it simple and move slowly... you have inspired me to work towards picking rather than just strumming.. Great lesson!!

[@royclarke988]

Hey Marty, found you one month ago after deciding to give guitar a go, always wanted to, I am a middle aged man newly diagnosed with M.S and you have helped me out so much, right from the very first video lesson 1. I just wanted to say thank you very much, am addicted to guitar now so much so I am saving for an electric, thanks again, cheers.

[@laurengodfrey1596]

Roy Clarke hi Roy. I’m sorry about your MS diagnosis - I was diagnosed in 2011, so welcome to the club. Good luck with your guitar lessons (I got my guitar today so I’m very new but VERY excited) and I hope you have more good days than difficult ones with MS. 🙂

[@royclarke988]

@@laurengodfrey1596 Hi Lauren, Sorry to here that, It's absolutely the best thing I have done Marty is brilliant, stick with him and you will be amazed at what you can achieve, good luck don't give up or give in

[@ElementsUnknown]

Roy, hang in there! I was diagnosed in 2007. Got the call while surrounded by my guitars, it broke my heart. But, I fought back through the treatment and taught myself to play again (with less touch sensitivity and movement). I think I am better today than I was before the diagnosis! Guitar is sublime therapy, both for your coordination and your soul. Therapies for MS are getting more effective every year. Keep playing, Marty is the best on KZbin!

[@royclarke988]

@@ElementsUnknown thanks hope you are doing great, I am loving guitar so much so I now have a couple and an electric coming at the end of the month, big up #HarleyBenton am progressing slowly but it's just great. Thanks for the message stay safe and well 😃

[@abetteryoutubehandle]

Been learning with ya for years, now.. It's time to go full FINGERSTYLE

[@lanpavletic800]

same...

[@oliisawesomerightnow2866]

Lan Pavletič Also same!

[@locobusters]

@@livecricketblog blog been removed dam

[@lilahkorkomaz5484]

5:17 reminded me of the game life is strange, my gosh. Simple little lessons like this create such amazing melodies just like that

[@laevnona4154]

Lilah Korkomaz What story lol

[@friedrice3337]

omg i loved that game!! ;(

[@lightskinmcqueen]

brought back memories i forgot i had

[@lilahkorkomaz5484]

JXSS Same lmfao- such a nice game man

[@LM-rj8on]

OH MY GOD WAIT THATS WHAT IT REMINDED ME OF

[@astramisha3947]

I accidentally found this person's videos back in 2010 when I was starting to play the guitar. He taught me my first songs (brown eyed girl). He is as explanatory as it gets and his method helped me learn skills that I still use and also kept me from abandoning my interest in the guitar. I just realized it and if he ever reads this I wish him well and I thank him from my heart and my guitar 😄♥️

[@calvincanedy2938]

Man! Thank you brother you’ve changed my life! I’m in recovery from addiction and you’ve helped me learn and connect with my guitar which is the same as yours and something shifted in my confidence and perspective of life. Thankyou for your gift!

[@michaeldudley7754]

I have been following you for years and you are my go to guy. I am 62 year old Male in Maine and I am picking back up the guitar. Started in 1973. Mike

[@annabago8621]

I can't actually hold down the chord, cause I don't have calluses yet, and my fingers really hurt. But this is still an amazing way for me to practice, whilst only using my right hand. It's immensely enjoyable, thank you very much!

[@joshuahendrickson4854]

Hi Anna. Just keep practicing your chords. If it only hurts a little, kind of work through the pain and keep practicing. That's the only way of getting better. Once you can successfully play the chords, then you will really get good fast. Also, look at practicing as something fun, not a chore as something I have to do. When I pick up my guitar and begin to play it isn't long before I'm very relaxed and enjoying seeing what sounds I can get out of my instrument. Good luck.

[@ThermyX]

I was the same when I bought my first guitar(an acoustic), then I replaced it with an electric and my problem is gone 😅

[@asseeter]

ThermyX are electric strings lighter on the fingers?

[@h.m.d5852]

@@asseeter electric guitars have a lower action, meaning that the strings are closer to the fretboard so you don't need to press down as hard

[@ObtuseRubberGoose628]

Just play a little bit every day, even if it's only 5 minutes because your fingers hurt. In the beginning it's important to practice consistently without overdoing it.

[@drogers270]

Thanks Marty! I am an old dog trying to learn a new trick. I picked up my first guitar at 50 and have been taking lessons weekly for 2+ years now. The fingerpicking I enjoy a lot. I realized though that I have a problem like many, which is that it is very difficult to pat your head and rub your stomach. I thought it was rhythm at first and realized it it is more about coordination. Fingerpicking exercises seem to help greatly. Thanks again!

[@btontheair]

Redrum had me rolling Marty!!!

[@MartyMusic]

ha ha thanks Bob!

[@wanna31]

And you could hear those fingers picking ! Thanks Marty about time I learnt something without a pick .

[@dragonfire56600]

Same here

[@rodteen8768]

I am a 79 year old left handed guitarist but never really attempted finger picking. I love what it can do to the songs I play. Your KZbin video is what I needed. My goal is to finger pic one of my songs that I play. Thank you Rod

[@198xassasin]

Mind blown, I've been trying to wrap my head around this forever.

[@terrykennedy-lares8840]

Thank you. Like you I've always relied on my pick and now at 73 years of age I'm learning travis picking. Running across this video helped me understand how to move the travis picking around. Currently I'm learning "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac and find I can do a great pick-finger picking version of it but it is helping me toward my bigger goal of learning travis picking.

[@mdormy]

Thanks, Marty! I'm a new player and this is my first lesson in fingerpicking. Your lessons always breakdown the material into small parts that enable me to start to play along. Yea! I'm learning!

[@kicktherancor3217]

I like how you don't talk to us like idiots. you are straight forward and explain everything in an understanding way. I'm a fast learner and enjoyed your channel for a few years now. taking time off the banjo and don't know how to hold a pick anymore lol

[@Gutslinger]

*"If you pick it, it won't ever heal."*

[@MarkyB69]

Ha ha😂😩

[@richardrichard5409]

And it will only itch more👍

[@somerat8448]

karen build a wall chile what-

[@Gutslinger]

@@somerat8448 He's autistic.

[@musicismylife836]

Lefty he can’t sing the blues

[@mountain_girl]

I am one many I am guessing who have played for a good long while, but never sat down and shedded fingerpicking the correct way, so that any fingerpicking I do is my own two to max, three finger picking patterns. Sometimes this is just fine, but once you want to progress to anything beyond that, I now got years of bad muscle memory in the way. This quarantine is dedicated to actually learning stuff from like....teachers. :) Thank you for all you do Marty. Anyone who gives a thumbs down to hours of work put in to a video that is giving free learning content away can simply cram that attitude sideways....

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

I like watching someone learn and explain it. Sometimes it makes more sense that way

[@Insolation1]

This helped me immensely as it coincided with me watching ‘Mark Knopfler on Guitars’ KZbin and he said in the interview, when he explained this exact finger picking that you are demonstrating, ‘you’ve got to really want to play because your fingers don’t want do what their told’ Just practising this routine will get you there for sure.

[@juscallmej]

definitely one of the most helpful fingerstyle videos I've come across. keeping it simple and showing how the patterns integrated naturally with the chord change plus extra style points for the hammering. well done.

[@michellekennedy4447]

Thanks Marty... you really know how to teach and break everything down to knew beginners like me.. I am 50 years old and this is my new hobby you been helping me soo much . Keep up the great videos and teaching .. very helpful

[@gloriae1978]

Your playing in the beginning was so calming

[@JohnMarte-xs4zs]

Marty, your videos help so many people....more than you can imagine. Music is a universal language of Peace, Love, and Self Therapy. You are actually changing the world with your lessons. Very Powerful. A Million Thanks. John

[@burtbrooks7731]

ARRRRRGGGGHHHH🤯 you make it look so easy, it is NOT!!! That’s why I hit that subscribe button you are a heck of a teacher same story as most on here my guitar been sitting n corner for 2 years I picked it up 3 days ago when I found ur channel and you’ve taught me more n three days than I’ve EVER been able to play👍👍thanks for putting ur vids on here you are helping a lot of people 👊keep it up you do a great job!!

[@hummerwisdom]

Playing it is one thing. Singing with it is another. But like everything else, PRACTICE, practice, practice! Thank you, Marty for another easy-to-grasp teaching! 😊

[@charlesgay2831]

As always Marty, you haven't disappointed. Thanks for the lesson. After 30 years of Military service I have decided to learn the guitar. I appreciate you.

[@iziahlegarda3367]

This is so helpful I have my friends guitar and unfortunately he passed away and he could play this thing so well and now it's the only thing I have left asides from memories and these videos and everything help so much seeing as I can't really afford lessons

[@ghosthunter7758]

Quarantine got me learning how to finger pick😑 what am i doing to myself

[@leeannk3052]

That may or may not be why I am here as well...

[@b3astxmo3dxgam3s4]

No shame in this, im doing the same thing and honestly ive been scared to try to learn this because i thought I'd be too hard or something but Marty really make it nice and easy (He makes me believe its possible lmao)

[@mr.purple250]

Same here I’ve been picking for 2 and a half years and I decided to learn how to fingerpick before improving my picking speed to a shredder’s level

[@nadimintisarvani1944]

SAME HAAHAHAHAHAH

[@rahulrajmurmu9595]

You're improving that's all.

[@WhiskeyRichard.]

You basically taught me everything I know. "Breaking it down," that's exactly right. That's when you stop telling yourself something is too hard, and just do it.

[@ethanjasso1350]

I love how much fancier I feel automatically by knowing how to fingerpick even on a basic level. Can you make a tutorial for "Sleeping Alone" by Flatland Cavalry?

[@TonyBurke100]

Hey Marty, I'm 70 have been playing since 1967 and have also been biting my nails for all my life. Recently I had all my teeth pulled out and have had my nails grow back so I guess it's time to finger pick. I've had all my nails polished so they are rock hard, time to begin.

[@ReallyNobody.]

KANSAS DUST IN THE WIND!! One of my favourites gorgeous song I haven't practiced in years thanks to you I'm interested again 🎉

[@virgil2738]

from south africa and just started playing guitar. you have made it very easy and truly enjoy your lessons. I've learned so much. great work done.

[@tatendadune171]

Fyi, the proper technique for playing the high strings is to play the G string with the index finger, the B string with your middle finger, and the E string with your ring finger. You want to get in the habit of playing that high E string with your ring finger and not your middle finger. So when Marty tells you to play the E string with your middle finger you should actually be playing it with your ring finger. Other than that mistake the content in this video is quite good.

[@dontlookatmychanneldescrip4427]

Tatenda Dune top 3 strings (ead) play with thumb Bottom 3 (gbe) play g with index b with middle and high e with ring finger

[@kozzzickozzzic7551]

r/Iamverysmart

[@RealHansPeter69]

@@kozzzickozzzic7551 and youre Not.

[@Olemier]

To simplify: E: thumb A: thumb D: thumb G: index B: middle e: ring Starting to learn too! There are different styles, it seems. Three-finger style, etc. look into it! Although many claim it’s bad practice for beginners to anchor their hand or neglect using a finger. Idk if it’s true but I’ll see if it helps me, taking that advice. Also, the pinky seems hardly to be used. Or so people have said

[@oeoeoe466]

@@kozzzickozzzic7551 Person:*offers helpful, nice advice without being snotty at all* You:R/IAmVerYSmARt

[@himura844]

After almost two years of playing, fingerpicking started to make sense... this technique by using thumb and only two other fingers made it much easier for me to start. Thanks and I hope you do more videos on this topic

[@abbynvegas]

thanks man my girlfriend loves how I finger now, super helpful I’m subscribing

[@benjaminwalker9369]

Umm dude take that out of context

[@VeeinBerkeley]

I really appreciate this video. I been not fingerpicking for most of 30+ years, though I started on bass where I played single line fingerstyle. This video quickly took me to the patterns I need to grind on, and we all know or should that genius is 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration. Bravo for laying it out there- I wish I could share what I know so effectively and I hope viewers know what a gift this content is 👌🏾

[@bryandehart670]

Skip to 3:10 if you want the lesson.

[@Brokencardoorhandle]

Bryan Dehart thank you SO much

[@derickprentice5542]

That was so good, I'm a 72 year old total beginner and all my life have wanted to play the guitar. I will spend some time on this video and hopefully If I do any good will join the course, thanks from the UK

[@thecastle09]

I suck please help

[@MartyMusic]

I'm trying Peter!!!

[@manindersingh6748]

peter mullin haha

[@CXHo-sy1xz]

Mad Ashell if you suck, don’t, just keep going lol, this dude probs have a few years of experience, you gunna have to go through that same situation, you won’t hit the same in half the time, maybe the same time but unlikely to be less, just keeppppp fighting

[@blablak9942]

Gunpla 4225 I’m actually feeling like this guy but I’m grateful that I have found such a motivating answer at such desperate moment lol Thx ☺️

[@ryanhikes14ers]

Everyone sucks at first. Just play every day, for years.

[@quintonriley3468]

Dude I've been playing guitar for 20 years and have never been able to finger pick. Just 6 minutes into your video and its starting to make sense to me for the first time! Thank you!!

[@timgrills2306]

And the lightbulb gos on....wow....love when that happens...I'm off to the races.... thanks so much

[@foxhound5702]

Hey Marty i'm now very proficient at finger picking with this technique thanks to this video, I've been working on it for the last couple months and it's really improved my play in so many ways. you're a legend for doing this video.... What i also did was i literally banned myself from using a pick for a week or so and it helped all the more.

[@hunterguillory8951]

I just got into picking and this helped a lot!

[@outoffocus5095]

I'm a left handed player just know learning how to play the guitar I'v almost got the chord of A down. I'm 17 and I would love to learn how to pick my guitar I think it sounds so gorgeous. Good luck to anyone doing this with him can't wait to finish learning how to strum and play other chords so I can do this. God bless yall. Thank you good sir for making this wonderful video.

[@locobusters]

14:57 woah what was that I need to learn that one

[@BladezAndrew]

Loco Busters it sounds a little like Babe I’m Gonna Leave You by Led Zeppelin, not entirely sure though.

[@mr.mister3833]

Best guitar teacher on KZbin! Period.

[@MCGaar]

One month into Guitar… Hey my fingers hurt. It’s not that fun to practice Teacher: guitar is all about fun. Just have fun Three months into guitar: i’m having fun but not seeing much progress since the first month or so. Teacher: no the guitar is about work. You’ve got to work hard and find a way to like pain ! 🤔 trying to find a balance here

[@cameronbrown_music]

don't worry man the pain goes away

[@bruh-ju2yg]

Honestly, I did give up for a while before finally picking the guitar back up again. It's been a few weeks and I've learnt 3 simple songs so far, penny royal tea by nirvana, about a girl by nirvana and fake plastic trees by radiohead. It honestly shocked me how fast I learnt how to play them, when I literally hadn't played guitar for a few months and never really learnt anything before that. You just gotta find a way to pull through it :)

[@Avamazingxx21]

the pain will go away if you keep practising! over time you will build up calluses on your fingers and it won't hurt nearly as much

[@Alainjean127]

You're such a fantastic teacher, I never touched a guitar and you just changed my life

[@kyotosal]

Thanks Marty. I am just beginning to learn finger style, so I would like to see some simple popular songs. I am using the Travis picking style which includes the ring finger. Thank you.

[@HalfManThirdBiscuit]

I'm 40, just picked up a guitar for the first time (I don't play anything else either) and have started on Yousician plus these videos. I'm enjoying it so much it's hilarious, and this video makes me excited. Thanks man.

[@HalfManThirdBiscuit]

And by God do my fingertips hurt!

[@n.a31214]

That middle finger lol!

[@tatendadune171]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed lol.

[@vincentlok8894]

I'm guessing you mean 6:10

[@torin6258]

4:36 too

[@ramenguy4773]

hahaha

[@Mangokyaw]

Torin lol

[@tonyduckert112]

No sh** Marty. I think you're the best and your humor is hilarious. I'll never forget that comment you made about 110% of all AC/DC songs were 2 power chords. LOL!!! I've been learning for nearly a year. You make it super fun to learn and play! Thank you!

[@natedogz7830]

4:36 don’t flip me off

[@ThomasBolam]

Hi Marty, I am really enjoying your videos, just wish I had picked up the guitar when I was younger, I hit the big half century last year,and only have one pal who plays,but it's hard to get together with life commitments,I don't know if I am getting good, just wish I had like minded people to play along with in real life,the joys of tinnitus have made me very reclusive to humanity at times,but I persevere and I am happy to hear a tune slowly come together from my Chinese acoustic Fender,she has a lovely sound,I now have five guitars,one electric,one classical,and three acoustic guitars,I am planning to buy a really good semi acoustic,all my guitars were purchased second hand, and I cleaned and restrung them myself,all thanks to KZbin videos lol,I am so glad I picked up the guitar,it has given me a new outlook on life,thanks again Marty .

[@bunathan2485]

HOW DO YOU MAKE A GOOD SOUND WITH FINGER

[@matalimatali2727]

Aww man.dont ask this question in public

[@ethanmorrow4241]

Mat ali Mat ali Dude, it's fine

[@CXHo-sy1xz]

Mat ali Mat ali HOLD BACK, DO NOT SAY IT 🤣

[@levilueth7778]

Use two

[@reviews2545]

The way you teach people how to use fingers for guitar playing is very efficient and much quicker to learn for my nephews. Thanks❤️🙏!

[@TheNBA45]

Marty is back!!!!!!!!

[@MartyMusic]

I am indeed Jax!

[@Yaboi-xw9ds]

Why don’t you just get guitar lessons from bobby?🤔

[@patrickfaas2329]

Marty Schwartz, you are my favourite guitar teacher in the entire world. I have few others in my top 10, but you beat them all on one point: rhythm.

[@shadyknopfler7720]

You are a beast! Keep going like this. And please do more RHCP lesson! 👍🔝🎸

[@MartyMusic]

thanks so much and always!

[@connorkempf1251]

Marty, your videos have carried my guitar education since probably 2008. You have truly made a momentous change for this world. Thank you homes.

[@monkeybusiness1559]

My brain understood it, but wouldn't relay the message to my fingers.... practice again in the morning...it might have sent the message by then 🤣

[@oliviaweber6192]

Hey Marty. I just want to say Thank you for making these vifeos. I am 16 years old and just got my first guirar. you have taught me all that I know about guitar. you are the best. X

[@MrSchmiggles]

Can you make a bar chord beginner video?

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks Gabe!

[@TomlovesNFTs]

marty man, I have been struggling with finger picking for the last year. One lesson with you here and I can play 100 times better already. Thank you

[@DavidRFIT]

The very first part of dat intro kinda of reminded me Landslide :D

[@keithhardesty1509]

I started with this video and came back to it several times. The BEST starter finger picking video out there. I’m a big fan and watching for years but new to finger picking.

[@jaykoncepts328]

Just practice, practice,

[@chronicdeist]

Broken down into steps like that really helps. I get frustrated in that I play the pattern a dozen or more times right then it all falls apart. I guess more practice until it becomes ingrained. Great lesson. Thanks Marty!

[@advay9685]

My fingers are begging me to stop

[@Flukey_1970]

Done this as a warm up for 5 mins every day before every lesson am getting there with it. Thank you Marty from another Martin

[@POISONIVORY]

Thanks for flipping me off Marty....like multiple times...to the point where I wondered if you were being subliminal towards someone....maybe not me. LMFAOOOO

[@crazychester1988]

Great lesson, have been following your strumming videos for beginners and thought to try finger picking. This lesson really jump started my finger picking playing. Suggestion: for the first several practice sessions I did not place my fret hand on the guitar, just concentrated on the finger picking sequence. For me that made learning the sequence easier and quicker. Thanks for your lessons, a 63 year old (me) is learning to play guitar.

[@mykneegrow]

Can you do "Goodbye saigon - billy joel " ?

[@juanlopez4573]

I'm just starting to play and this is a really cool way to practice your fingerpicking and cord transitions at the same time. Way better than just simple strumming.

[@mirahsan2]

Do you have any videos on spanish guitar chords or anything?

[@jangeelmuyden7186]

One can say that the left hand is the craftsman and the right hand is the artist... I liked this lesson. :)

[@MartyMusic]

nice saying. I really appreciate that! Thanks so much for supporting me with "MartyMusic" Jan!@

[@cedtaovisuals]

is it normal that I had to train days to get it to 5:56

[@donnaalamango4629]

Hey marty i am a beginner at 55 you have helped so much in the 5 months i know 25 songs well and now looking for something harder i know you will be here to help thankyou

[@nashakanoushad]

Pls help.... Ever first time holding a guitar n that too a classic one... My friend who himself is a well known musician here at this part of the earth introduced me to your channel... Need to start from scratch.. Basic chords and things u noe... So here I am with the first video... Hope u will school me right. Thanx in advance.

[@mellowwizard]

First lesson on finger picking I didn't just give up on. Presented very well!