CAN A FINGERSTYLE GUITARIST LEARN MATH ROCK? ( CHON / ICHIKA / POLYPHIA )

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[@paigechen3776]

i like this different kind of video. andrew talking. haven’t heard that in a while

[@AWFguitar]

AWWW thank youuu!! it was fun to record but man it took so long to edit ;-;

[@paigechen3776]

@@AWFguitar worst 2 weeks of waiting but it was worth it yuh

[@triplecoco9980]

@@AWFguitar I love this vid that you post!!

[@UncleJoebaby]

These videos are my new favourite, my goodness you are awesome .

[@triplecoco9980]

@@AWFguitar is pagie chen ur girlfriend?

[@semajxocliw]

when the guy who gives you guitar depression recommends you the guitarist that gives HIM guitar depression

[@domi458]

which gives you even more guitar depression and then the guitarist recommends you a guitarist that gives him guitar depression

[@skyguysnips]

guitar depression-ception

[@ericglathar2320]

In small sections and then adding them together

[@christy_._b]

Blah!! 🤦‍♀️

[@davidpanzer1166]

Too much F-ing depression!

[@by7212]

Andrew: How does he even do it? Also Andrew: Does almost the same things in a few hours

[@naipsiefilderussatser4067]

Shows that the amount of practice you have done more put into can make you practicing faster and learning faster

[@Omlet221]

I practiced that song for a good couple hours and only was able to do like the first third but really slow and with a lot of mistakes and then I was like, yeah... this seems like a good time to give up and do something a little easier

[@battleshipyamato8505]

That means you need to practice slower and longer, as long as you keep practicing you will eventually get there

[@matthewwalmsley2093]

I respect this guy so much more now that he decided to tackle this genre. As well as when he mentioned Ichika Nito

[@AWFguitar]

no he is the unofficial god of math rock and all genres similar

[@ironman8961]

Yup before it was Sungha (when andrew was younger) and now he discovered the electric sensei

[@PriyanujChoudhury]

@@ironman8961 sungha is still an acoustic god

[@ironman8961]

@@PriyanujChoudhury of course!!! Sungha has insane arrangements and his originals are awesome too! In terms of acoustic Sungha is the best and in terms of Electric Ichika... plus Andrew is not far behind in either. I wish Andrew made OG's and more cool arrangements tho

[@berikberik2026]

@@AWFguitar dancin aaron smith cover please❤️🙏

[@Me-ju6gp]

“If you whip this out at a party, you might get a few girls. Like one or two . . . But I guarantee you’ll get more dudes.” 😂

[@terabyte9210]

seriously true af bro

[@bipultamang7061]

So basically you'll be a dude magnet

[@MissPoplarLeaf]

that's a win for anyone who's into dudes 😁

[@cheeks3367]

@@MissPoplarLeaf it’s definitely not gonna be gay dudes that are gonna be circling someone playing math rock lmao

[@prodlvckyy]

he dosent even have to play guitar hes cute as fuck

[@paul1467]

Sure ichikas songs are super impressive technically. But the most impressive bit for me, is like, how the fuck do you write a song like his. Like where does it come from, and how does it come together

[@wereboarder2009]

Not to mention how chill it sounds and he feels while pulling it off. Dude's not human.

[@engindenizucgun]

@@wereboarder2009 on the contrary he is the ultimate human with the stongest emotions

[@robinmontilla4958]

On an interview with Sora the Troll, Ichika said that a lot of his content is impromptu

[@nikolerhun29]

Trust me when you know music theory and you improvise a lot, it comes randomly. For me the most difficult part is memorize the whole thing cause it takes so much time...

[@d0rkbug]

most of them sound the same loool

[@JustinBrazal]

When you want to learn Ichika's arrangement but you only have 21 frets on your guitar..

[@me_justme]

SAMERR

[@AWFguitar]

HAHAHAHA no same i thought i would run into that problem too... i literally counted all my frets but i was good LOLL

[@Phill6000]

My 24 frets guitar comes tomorrow. Now I only need a blessing by the guitar gods. And practice... years of practice.

[@yontis1329]

@@Phill6000 literally same here! Got the charvel dk24

[@Phill6000]

@@yontis1329 I have no money, so I got a harley benton Fusion 2 HH

[@drash9442]

I really love how Andrew says he looks up to Ichika even though he has like double the amount of subs Ichika does.

[@baky5372]

Ichika is really that fucking good though... You gotta respect it

[@deathtomorons9388]

Subs aren't a measure of Talent by any means. Ichika is a Musician that makes his own Music. Andrew Does Covers.

[@rishirv2325]

The best part about Ichika's music is, once you can play it decently, you really enjoy playing that piece and start grooving

[@latenightthinker4737]

surely that goes for all music, but it hits different when it's at Ichika difficulty

[@ericliujt]

When Andrew can learn an Ichika song in an hour you know he has mad talent lol

[@davidkos5326]

"talent" right. sure the guys likely is talented but it could just be hard work and dedication. not everyone needs to be talented to be good

[@AugustZabladowski]

Took him like four hours.

[@TheDiamondBladeHD]

Some people learn faster than others, but with enough practice everyone can be just as good

[@battleshipyamato8505]

Wrong

[@_samern]

Guitar depression... so this is what i've been feeling this whole time

[@AWFguitar]

we all feel it man it aight just you ;-;

[@DeeJay09]

@@AWFguitar mehn you got talent

[@naipsiefilderussatser4067]

@@DeeJay09 talent not really but skill, but through years of experiences you will eventually learn fast, better intuition and etc... Edit:plus Andrew played guitsr eversince he is a kid, same with me I was around 12, now Im 15 and Im really good at fingerstyle no bragging intended

[@dancingskeleton8887]

@@AWFguitar yaa

[@notmj0]

same🕴

[@ye1ims_00]

Andrew: *expresses how hard these pieces are* also Andrew: *finishes it flawlessly*

[@Marco-ht5ys]

Ichika x Andrew collab, I now want this

[@thetideft.thevamps]

If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly KEEP PRACTICING!

[@thetideft.thevamps]

@KezzLight lingling!

[@GeneAmarado]

Hi spader ka diha? HAHAHAHA

[@thetideft.thevamps]

@@GeneAmarado oww gagamba ka din? Ahahahaha

[@GeneAmarado]

@@thetideft.thevamps opo HAHAHAH tara gawa tayo web

[@thetideft.thevamps]

@@GeneAmarado HAHAHAHAHAHA pano mo nalaman na spader ako?

[@paigechen3776]

andrew yesterday: “this was so FREAKING HARD TO LEARN” also andrew: nails it in 30 mins 🙄

[@AWFguitar]

AHAHHAHA EXCUSE ME it was at least 2 hours total ;-;

[@kingxyotti8511]

Yeahhhh, i've been practicing for 4 years and i can only play star shopping, intro to the forbidden riff, and one by metallica 😭

[@noonecares3627]

@@kingxyotti8511 Practice more

[@alanwolf5632]

@@kingxyotti8511 then you’ve been playing 2 hours a month.

[@teddy6732]

@@kingxyotti8511 Then you need to practice better dude, just learn more songs

[@raymondbarreto2888]

Your vibe is very humble and kind. I'm no guitarist I'm more of a bassist I only know some chords. But for me your content is humble and really appreciative. You capture the energy of pure exploration through passion and it's great to see

[@natalie_smith]

2:13 “Wonderwall... nah I’m good” LMAO

[@please_check_channel]

😂😂🤣

[@Becachece]

Dude should've watched that video. That guy's covers are awesome

[@fanair7701]

@@Becachece indeed

[@Shadow.Everglow]

Yvette Young is absolutely insane, she has bite sized riffs on her channel

[@stephaniesagum7417]

Andrew: "It's easier than you think." Me: nah. You're just pretty talented man. Sanaol. Andrew Sakalam!

[@AWFguitar]

NO WHEN I SAID THAT i wasn’t kidding it looks really difficult but taking it slow makes it understandable, it’s not that it’s difficult, it’s more that it takes a lot of time

[@pillow6312]

Sanaol

[@jannahromanoff6432]

Sana ol HAHAHAHHAHA

[@louiefernando8965]

@@AWFguitar sana ooollllllllllllllll

[@jenryrecto6094]

Naol HAHAHA

[@shimriendevor]

I ran across Ichika's channel over a month ago, he is indescribable, just incredible music. I am glad to see you playing that style. Keep it up. You are sounding great!

[@jmfingerstyle_]

11:22 WHAT!!?? Incredible Andrew

[@AWFguitar]

AWWWWW HEHEHE THANK YOU SO MUCHHH this video took the longest to make if i’m honest ;-;

[@aziro8196]

@@AWFguitar Andrew Foys virus: ";-;" ._.

[@dancingskeleton8887]

@@AWFguitar It’s great!!

[@MochironDesu]

This is really cool man, I loved your keep doing attitude, love from IN

[@liliannart]

I’m so happy to see that Ichika’s music isn’t impossible to learn, gives me hope :’)

[@sultanzahids]

Im simple. I see ichika in andrew thumbnail i click it

[@krishmaheshwari3477]

If you liked Ichika, you may really like Mario Camarena’s stuff from Chon

[@AWFguitar]

mario is a god along with ichika poggers

[@rileyeans9176]

Hearing you talk about being in a slump and “guitar depression” really was relatable to me. I feel like that a lot especially when I watch you😂 I’m glad I’m not the only one and you definitely inspire me to be better and practice more.

[@Me-ju6gp]

“I can barely find 5 hours in a day to practice, and also, who wants to practice for 5 hours a day?” 😂 Same. But that’s how you get better! You have to get those 40 hours of practice in everyday. 😂

[@asharajagopal3299]

LING LING GANG RISE UP

[@ninjaquacamole2369]

That's not even possible 🤦

[@Me-ju6gp]

@@ninjaquacamole2369 It’s a reference.

[@ninjaquacamole2369]

@@Me-ju6gp It was a joke lmao, I know Twoset

[@darthdab57]

Ling ling 40 hourrrrrrrrssssss two set fans are everywhere!!!

[@User006-q4y]

Love the different type of video u did

[@metalcores]

Polyphia is one of my faves! Can't believe you did this play style it certainly makes me very happy to hear this. Thanks for posting this

[@jamwaf6567]

Your'e my Ichika Nito dude, been playing fingerstyle guitar for 4 years now and I owe it all to you. Wouldn't have even picked up guitar if it weren't for you videos.

[@Iamedavee]

I saw Andrew + Math Rock I clicked so fast lmaoo I love when he gets out of his comfort zone. You've become really creative with your recent videos Mr Foy

[@AWFguitar]

AWWWW THANK YOU SM!!! tryna switch it for you guys :,)

[@Iamedavee]

@@AWFguitar I challenge you to to learn a song of Manuel Gardner Fernandes next lmaoo

[@hrishikkumardas69]

The fact that you were smiling while learning such difficult songs shows your love and dedication for music.

[@rakshithapriya9836]

Andrew being Lil extra in this video....of course we all love that right 😝🤘

[@AWFguitar]

awww thanks LMAOO

[@GhettoWxzrd]

bro wasn't kidding, the video started at what seems to be night, and he's still going during the day lol.

[@tuffycampbell]

This is me as I learn Chon songs! Sweet introduction to the genre.

[@maksyo_official]

the whole video felt so unbelievably relatable to me because I recently found my passion for practicing guitar again through tim henson and ichika and I had the exact same experience as you! also I just liked your video haha... sooo -> you've got a new subscriber in me!

[@yzabelle845]

The people who disliked haven't washed themselves for like a century :( He is so talenteddd

[@mattbaines]

i dont like it

[@annikatse3606]

@@mattbaines watch his other covers

[@อใi]

Or it must be a new symptom

[@TheVectorious]

Video is sped up when he’s playing. That’s probably why. Sounds cool and he is super talented.

[@Qbyyy]

dude watching you learn about math rock and seeing you happy and excited about learning it reminded me of my self when I first learned about match rock definitely subbing to see you tackle on more math rock!

[@yumnanasywa9271]

11:24 Finally i can see end vid with tittle "cap" yesterday, that's perfect cut lmao

[@sachinkarekar9329]

I love these kind of vids from you!!!!!!

[@alyssacampos1010]

I know he did not just stay up all night to practice 😭😭🖐🏼 the dedication is unmatched man

[@AWFguitar]

thank you sm the practicing took longer than i expect... by like 3 hours

[@mybiasisot7817]

Are you an ARMY? I know that this question is completely unrelated to the video but... yeah. Don't come at me for that.

[@alyssacampos1010]

@@mybiasisot7817 Yess!! I am very much. And lol it's whatever. I actually have that as my profile pic so people know. 💜💜

[@mybiasisot7817]

@@alyssacampos1010 You nice, keep going :D

[@tunder4081]

Ichika is definitely my biggest inspiration. Around 5 months ago I bought my first guitar because I got really inspired by him and since then I've been learning the short version of his song "Homesick". As of around last week I've managed to learn it all and in the process I went from not knowing how to hold a guitar to being able to play with a variety of techniques I didn't even know existed.

[@pratiklama4831]

I giggled when he read Ichika’s video titles

[@nickd7146]

Your play through at the end was pretty incredible

[@AirichRichter]

Yo imma be real, this is probably your best video, I can tell that you were kinda getting burnt out with all the acoustic/fingerstyle stuff. But I’m actually so happy for you man!! This is only the next chapter in this epic guitar journey, U BETTER KNOW IMMA BE EARLY IS EVERY UPLOAD TO COME! Much love man ♥️♥️♥️

[@AllCloudsAreBunnies]

Watching this made me smile for sure. I love watching people enjoy ichika! New sub!

[@xavierou4409]

Im jus happy that math rock is getting appreciated. Guitarists like Tim Henson and Ichika Nito are so underrated

[@okanaux]

dude I fell in love with your guitar tone

[@Richard-yw5mn]

when the most thing i hate and the most thing i love combined this is what i get : *math rock*

[@__dudewitagun__4607]

I really enjoyed this video not gonna lie. seeing your perspective on this music and seeing you try it was great.

[@asra9897]

The difference between Andrew's hair style in the beginning of the video compared to the end of it,Shows that this took him a very long time and he did his best🥺❤️

[@jakemorse7232]

This was amazing. Good to see people being inspired by ichika. Hes such a fantastic talent

[@indigo559]

Damn bro!! Seeing you play since you were 14, and now to this level. That’s great, I love Ichiko and Charles play style. Mostly with the finger tap. Can’t wait to see your progress!

[@igloo_igloo]

I came across ichika's channel when he only had approx. 10 videos, and "Freak" is what made me subscribe to him. Such a cool tune. And you actually played it well! Great job 👏👏👏

[@eusoff2772]

Andrew: Giving warning of ichika's playing skills would cause depression. Me: You should've warned me sooner..

[@vaap]

Please try a Covet song, like Shibuya. I love it so much, first math-rock band I ever listened to.

[@krazygeniuz5879]

And this is how I learned abt math rock. xd

[@AWFguitar]

AWWWW AHHAHH i don’t think i explained everything but thanks :,))

[@austinkelly7041]

So happy you’re getting into this! 🔥

[@lred1383]

First time seeing this channel. The last thing i expected to hear from a self proclaimed fingerstyle guitarist is Toxic Garbage Island (4:40). Wow. Great taste my man

[@AWFguitar]

bro... you are maybe the only person that noticed... pog

[@TaskoTy]

@@AWFguitar i thought it was my spotify but then i pressed 5s back and yeah, it was not spotify xD

[@BegTrying]

I liked this kind of content so much! Keep making videos on what you are really interested in

[@athallahamando1064]

6:06 11:23 God dayum. Love it

[@janjoeydavenido9798]

dang!! your so good andrew! literaly@

[@sofiacalub9880]

man i clicked so fast bc i thought he might delete this vid too lololol

[@AWFguitar]

AWWWW AHAHHAHA that was definitely an accident sorry :,)

[@khushi_029]

Me too😂😂😂😂

[@sofiacalub9880]

AHAHAH YES LILY HYPE ME UP

[@NOCLUEinvalid]

the genre crossover video i never knew i needed!

[@yumnanasywaaz-zahra2796]

BLUE ROOM IS BACK!

[@agastya6799]

7:08 YOU GIVE US THAT FEELING

[@JohanFire]

Sad that he totally ignored the legendary video "Poop riff" on 2:25 jajajaja

[@chumstik]

I knowww mann

[@suffermore1576]

heh

[@elbryanzetazetazeta6098]

Jajajajajjsjsjaaj

[@daniellangham9208]

As a fingerstyle guitarist myself I can say it is well worth learning math rock it is so cool, I actually started off with that guitar tapping exercise and it was a lot of fun

[@darthdab57]

The face you made when ichika went super hard is the face we all make bro.

[@insignias]

Hey Andrew! I’m late to the noti gang party but these talking videos definitely made me connect and understand you more for sure! Love that you’re putting your personality in these videos for sure! Awesome!

[@jacketyt6992]

Not only does Ichika play for 5 hours a day, but according to one his QnA vids, he's only been playing for ~9 years which is crazy for how good that guy actually is.

[@fer022097]

Im impressed you were able to learn a whole new style in that amount of time. And even more to make it sound good.

[@DrNr159]

When Andrew here talked about guitar depression, all I could think about was ichikas one finger video

[@cardrismusic]

That was amazing man!

[@JustWezz]

The math rock wonderwall cover is actually amazing!!

[@Брианиновский]

honestly i really like how he was explained everything about math rock,and i never saw a kind poeple like this before.

[@nathalytorres2595]

him describing guitar depression not realizing he’s the one that makes me get that 🥲 i’ll never be as talented as andrew

[@hardthinking]

I thought the same thing. In a way it's a better comforting that even people this good feel that way at times lol

[@IamThiefer]

Not with that attitude you won't be.

[@sinneriam423]

I love Ichika's stuff... I'm so glad he is in your radar tbh. Cuz I love you both

[@SANG695]

Math rock : exists Andrew : *Our battle will be legendary*

[@bishalroy2781]

Watching u gives me guitar dipression.. and also upload new songs. Where did u go we miss u

[@aharonmoyal4905]

Andrew saying he has been on the same level for a long time gives me the same feeling he got watching Ichika

[@jaeortiz5878]

You played that very well tbh keep it up!

[@sohamgupta9119]

Me practices a piece for months at a time:damn that was kind of hard Andrew practices for 3 hours: This was the most difficult thing I’ve done

[@Zynvire]

sad you didn't make another one of these videos. it was really enjoyable to watch and I liked the video style.

[@razinhaque454]

“When your dad never returns from buying milk” LOLLL

[@shana4731]

I haven’t watched your videos in awhile and this is amazing. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@zawinullava]

Had to restart the video because I got too distracted by how beautiful this man is

[@capnknuckies6969]

I’m still in shock

[@MissPoplarLeaf]

Same tbh, he’s ridiculously pretty

[@kapilmarkuna2728]

I'm learning freak riff for last 3 months and this dude learnt it in a day. This is giving me depression. You are so good man!!

[@f2pdude-kun]

this is what happens when you watch almost all the videos in ichika's channel

[@thisissowrongtito]

Ichika brought me here and now I'm subscribed coz your are so good at guitar man but yet so humble...

[@revakelly6355]

Andrew: I wanted to learn some math ro- Ichika: Hold my guitar

[@Noname-ct1yu]

You’re just freaking perfect i love you

[@smolchungus9213]

I don't think anyone cares but the "When your dad never returns from buying milk" was my idea and Ichika acknowledged me when I asked if he got it from me Yes as you can see I'm very proud and I wouldn't mind writing "Ichika acknowledged my existence" on my gravestone

[@dknzm]

hell if i were you that would br my biggest achievement in life

[@daoyang223]

Ichika was trolled on Sorathetroll's youtube channel and I think it's hilarious.

[@shichi8557]

shit thats cool

[@AraKlet]

This one and "When you're wandering around IKEA looking for the Exit but you're lost and accepted your fate" are really great titles

[@agbluemetal2364]

Ngl that's actually a big achievement

[@tigerhearted87]

Good work man.

[@ashtynaa]

WHERE CAN I GET ME A MAN LIKE ANDREW?! HES TALENTED, HANDSOME, FUNNY LIKE BRO- 😔✋🏼

[@Leighkitz]

TRUU HAHHAHAHAHA

[@Leighkitz]

ONLY ANDREW

[@parthivdas5383]

He is a good looking guy we have to agree

[@dyuti525]

Yeah agreed ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I really like Koran guys,,, 😍 😘

[@AWFguitar]

LMAOOOO if you saw the behind the scenes tho you’d stop simping 👀

[@Cantique_]

My goodness, I didn't expect you to nail that Ichika song! Great job man!

[@BluesAuditoryBoogaloo]

I'm very impressed that he could learn an itchika song so fast

[@onvez123]

I feel you! I definitely felt like my skills plateaued these last few months and then I heard the term math rock and checked it out and now all I wanna do when I get home is practice!

[@ryancas4110]

All Chon songs are bangers

[@kenjong1465]

I feel like I'm watching a Legend in the making. You should do more of this. Never stay in the comfort zone.