Can I learn Playing God in an hour?!

[@PPedroFernandes]

"I don't know what the hell... The fuck is that" - Literally everyone watching Tim play

[@jesseang9186]

The difficulty gap between people who learn this song with and without tabs is huge.

[@theresnothinghere59]

imagine writing it

[@mghell34]

@@theresnothinghere59 polyphia have videos of how some songs were made... and its actually so effin cool.

[@bqlicious]

@@theresnothinghere59 writing CAN be easier lol

[@rebelliousfineart8202]

Some people find tabs are easier but what he is doing, is my preferred way to learn songs. I could spend hours reading tabs for something I could learn in a fraction of the time this way. It's like how different people have different learning styles in school.

[@cazza710]

Less of a difficulty gap, a talent gap. Not everyone can pick this shit up by ear like he can, it’s STUPIDLY hard to learn

[@BeyondTheGuitar]

It’s not fair that you’re this damn good at the guitar AND this damn entertaining

[@jonas8993]

XD

[@rainsarchive3134]

i agree

[@mmsmofo258]

As if you aren't talented in both Nathan get outta here lmao

[@SamGriffinGuitar]

Awww Nath bro I traded some guitar skill points for some goof points that’s for sure!

[@RunonMusic]

Nathan...you know who truly makes him entertaining ;-)

[@latiremo9133]

13:55 if you play the video in 1.5x speed he’s basically playing it

[@JoshGUITARofolo]

Lol “I just know if I had those tats I could hit those harmonics..” 🤣🤣🤣

[@rookiebeotch]

Ah, Tim's secret sauce recipe revealed.

[@perfect-blues.97]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kyleheaser351boombaby]

🤣

[@localmilfchaser6938]

🤣🤣

[@Residuefingas]

🤣🤣

[@arcticterra2926]

I would unironically watch a 2-3 hour version of you learning the whole song like this lmfao. It’s crazy to me how fast you pick up on what he’s doing. Experience is wild, homie. Very epic

[@justanotherdaddd]

same

[@cookiepirate4471]

[@tareKk21]

Hey, i wanna learn the song as well. Could u link the video? ^^

[@AlexandreAlvesKribou]

Me too!!

[@sonicboom20078]

Bro, you should 100% positively do more stuff like this. So good!!!!

[@mikehollinger6190]

Agreed

[@SamGriffinGuitar]

Dude i 100% will!

[@ben2808]

Jesus Christ loves you ❤️

[@ben2808]

@@mikehollinger6190 Jesus Christ loves you ❤️

[@ben2808]

@@SamGriffinGuitar Jesus Christ loves you bros

[@HArtDrawing]

As a guitarist who once spent a week trying to learn Goat (and used tabs as well) it’s borderline hypnotic watching how quickly you picked this up. This was so fun to watch

[@sandysutherland-sy3py]

Goat is pretty easy if you break it down into parts

[@buffkirbothethird]

I love the complete change from 7:38 to 7:45 It goes from a confident “Easy money!” To a disheartened “that’s hard”

[@BreathcorePictures]

As well as in 8:38 and 8:44

[@crazymarva]

14:18 when the time can go back

[@prauxlaps]

Will never forget there is a guitarist named Tim in Polyphia who has excellent job security.

[@apmorf]

I mean.... I'm 100% straight but would consider switching side for Tim...

[@2BossToby]

Sounds like you're 99%

[@BatuWienholts]

@@apmorf same

[@FenrisEx]

@@apmorf 98%

[@brians7604]

trash

[@padtoles7537]

Seeing content like this legit makes me feel more positive about my practice time and hangups learning hard stuff. A lot more. I struggle with depression. Big thank you dude, this is awesome and super helpful.

[@mrsil5593]

:) same

[@jamesreid343]

Same. Thanks Sam:)

[@ravnak]

Depression makes you really frekkin god at playing instruments... keep at it, prove me wrong ;)

[@babydiz970]

The "That's hard!" and 7:42 is me every time I try to learn anything new haha

[@normalwhiteguy1555]

LMAO CLASSIC

[@Goosethe]

I was laughing really hard at that

[@spinky342]

@@vibe7416 I could feel my own stomach twisting a bit from second hand frustration from similar experiences

[@pedropessoa2246]

Man I lost my sh*t watching this part... this guy is funny af

[@segueoyuri]

what got me is the self-illusion "oh that's easy I got this", followed by the "that's hard!" realization a few seconds later lmao

[@rachelsibbald5116]

I love the transition from 7:40 with the confident "easy money right there!!" to 7:44 a whimper of "that's hard" xD. captures my whole experience trying to learn this in 4 seconds

[@TheArtOfKrieg]

“I’m like Tim. I’m like Tim!!😄 ….I’m not like Tim 😞” lol that’s my favorite part

[@JudahSullivan]

Mine too😂 you literally felt the confidence zap away 😭 honestly did very good for having no tabs that song is insane especially when Tim is hybrid picking

[@0_beenie_052]

as an intermediate guitar player i am in awe and can’t IMAGINE EVER playing or learning any of this WITH tab, let alone as well as he did in AN HOUR AND A HALF BY EYE AND EAR

[@BenitaMwanza-w5y]

you should give it a shot, i don't know where i'd put myself, ive only had my guitar for two weeks but i do have experience playing fingerstyle stuff on the ukulele so i guess im intermediate but still getting used to the instrument, learning this song has been so much fun, i believe it looks a lot harder to play than it actually is

[@novasoul99]

yo beenie chill

[@Weltall600]

I remember learning this, and was so happy when I could play it at 120 bpm, only to learn that it's at 138 bpm. It was a huge hurdle getting it to that speed. That boy is quick af.

[@shaun_M1]

Ummmm I think it's at 134 bpm

[@Weltall600]

@@shaun_M1 apparently it's 137* after looking it up.

[@shaun_M1]

@@Weltall600 Ahhhh, thanks mate

[@shivamsood1456]

120?? Bruh you a god. 90bpm here😃

[@meeton2990]

1bpm here 🗿 my goals are beyond your understanding

[@mr-everything3352]

seeing you slow these riffs down make them sound so much more obtainable to learn. this video gave me the confidence to learn this song cause it didn't feel as intimidating anymore I love it thank you for this

[@MrGoyler]

Please for the love of god - do more stuff like this. Was a joy to watch.

[@potatosalad68]

Like Steve Vai's..?

[@THEDRAWINGSTUDIO1]

I see what you did there

[@MrGoyler]

@@potatosalad68 Didnt realize i made a SV reference xD

[@guilhermemedeiros3243]

@@potatosalad68 yeah now he can try to learn Vai and Polyphia at the same time

[@DacianGradaMusic]

never thought seeing others learn crazy difficult riffs would be so entertaining. Amazing!

[@thefinalblaze9200]

Now we need a full version. Amazing Job Sam and it sounds beautiful on Acoustic Nylon

[@TiltCntrlz]

Charles Berthoud did a full version, but on bass :)

[@thefinalblaze9200]

@@TiltCntrlz Charles is insane lol. Him, Davie, and Ichika are really good

[@TiltCntrlz]

@@thefinalblaze9200 Davie is a bit overrated but still, hugely talented. Check out Tiago Andrée, too!

[@v1kt0us]

@@thefinalblaze9200 and Manuel Gardner Fernandez?

[@kyleheaser351boombaby]

A full version would be insane time, effort and stress commitment from this guitarist to cover well. Any guitarist ever to cover well!! Such a complicated song!

[@ShaunYan]

8:40 "I'm just like Tim"...2 seconds later... "I'm not like Tim" 😂

[@JPBrooksLive]

The similarities to Sam's reactions and mine when learning stuff is hilarious, and makes me feel better as a guitarist lol.

[@MasDouc]

You talk to an invisible camera?

[@grizzerh4786]

I do the exact same...and no, it's not to a camera, it's to the war inside my head out loud while trying to practice something difficult over and over lol.

[@MasDouc]

@@grizzerh4786 no shit it was a joke

[@GavinSummers]

When he said what the fuck is that.. I laughed pretty hard and had the same feelings.

[@peppadsniper9920]

I like when he was like "what the fuck is thaaat??!" 😂

[@JoolsGuitar]

I never thought that a pro like you would search notes when playing by ear the same clumsy way as me. I feel better now. But I got to learn a couple of cues from you, like singing the parts before going to the fretboard. Awesome work, man

[@whae25_]

sorry do u mind telling me the time stamp for the part where he said he searches notes when playing by the ear?? 😭😭

[@rutabega306]

But he also plays whole chords with no searching hahahaha

[@レン-u6p]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@whae25_the times when he had to count the frets and look at the hand shape is basically what guitarists do when they don’t understand the exact notes by ear. This could be considered a “beginner’s way”, but as you can see even an advanced player like Sam had to do it a couple times

[@Lord_Verminaard]

Never heard any Polyphia songs before, sounds quite difficult! I enjoyed seeing your method for learning a song buy sight/ear. Sorry to hear your tour got cut short, but super glad I got to meet/see you guys a couple weeks ago.

[@SJNaka101]

check out this one and GOAT

[@MTC_trade]

@@SJNaka101 Yeah GOAT is damn good.

[@v1kt0us]

@@SJNaka101 Talking about GOAT kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jUnquprb2heZI

[@NotSoNumb01]

OD

[@lugelletuazon222]

Bros is so casual learning it, when i tried to learn this I immediately just sleep

[@shayes.x]

Your reaction at 3:47 is my exact reaction to learning new complex pieces 😂

[@justanotherdaddd]

Although I'm not anywhere near your level of playing I totally appreciate your struggle working out a piece of music one painful lick at a time. I love it! You are showing the actual tedious steps of learning

[@DimitriSabadie]

Polyphia is such an incredible band. Clay Aeschliman, Clay Gober, Scott LePage and Sam Griffin are really killing it!

[@reileyb]

"If only I had those tats, I know I could hit those particular harmonics" Love your style of humor throughout this video

[@jorgeflores6306]

I love watching vidoes of people learning a song. Especially your breakdown and funny commentary. I was laughing but cheering for you the whole time.

[@TulipsxJasmines]

Ryan gosling expertly plays guitar.

[@JunoSorin]

OMG the way u picked it up so quickly. your understanding and mastery is wild dude

[@Jimbarleyy]

3:49 😭 Honestly man you did great. Can’t imagine seeing the tabs for this let alone playing it by ear. Need more Polyphia covers💯🙏🏻

[@kevinbarragan21]

"WTF Wuz that?!" This was fun to watch

[@soyboymia136]

It’s so nice to see someone better than me still struggle and do the same things when trying to figure out something by ear

[@Zendreax]

13:05 Applies to every difficult song I've learned. It always gives that "digging a lake with a spoon" kind of feeling.

[@damonconley9437]

Great stuff man. Also learned this finger picking as that’s just what I prefer. Those harmonics in the 7th and 8th around 8:15 I found were more consistent if I just barred to the 6th fret in preparation for the next line. Makes hitting the harmonics at 5 easier since they’re slight further down on the string compared to others. Hope this helps!

[@WeAllSayThat]

Bro, you got this at full speed in an hour and a half. it took me 5 days to learn that part and I can still only play it at 80bpm. fml hahahah

[@segueoyuri]

the thing about Tim's clarity is not he's coming from electric. It's he's coming from electric studio sessions. You can hear EVERYTHING in studio, and you necessarily mute all the strings you're not playing. It's an acquired habit for sure.

[@Morteanjo2011]

It is absolutely the most entertaining practice session I have ever seen. 🎉🎉

[@EddieKingOfficial]

i like watching your process and the way your brain works out the complexities of tims playing. this is the first video of yours ive seen, great work

[@FrogletOW]

the guitard doesn't limit tim, tim limits himself to not kill us.

[@bishopchalik8561]

First time ever seeing your channel. This type of video will be your future bread and butter. I am not a guitar player but love to see breakdowns of how the music is made.

[@ChristopherVonnCornelio]

You sir earned my sub, i will study on how you study this song. Looking forward for the rest of it.

[@elcoolhaag7737]

sick video been listening to a lot of polyphia later and its amazing how u got the riff so fast, yes an hour for 15 seconds is fast when we are talking about tim

[@0whitestone]

It's so comforting see somebody else do and say the exact same kind of things I do and say when I'm learning a song

[@classicalguitarplaying]

You're the best man, having those sick aural skills, nice! Love to see your method on how you approach a new song, decompose the bars, comment on the techniques used, setting up the melody by singing it, it's really interesting and I learned a lot, thanks!

[@alepantoja]

Wow mad respect to people that know their stuff in music, it took me 1 week to completly get that riff down to 70bpm, just a little over half the speed and I needed tabs, and you just did it in little over an hour at full speed damn

[@MichaelB_93]

7:42 us regular guitar plebs when we try to play some of Sams tabs

[@autumnbluejay294]

it's cool to know that I'm not the only one who learns songs this way, sitting and agonizing over whether it's an open string or a double stop or a whole different goddamn instrument haha

[@ikee5687]

Have to give a huge shout out to you Sam for putting Polyphia on my radar. I dont branch out often for new music and this video got my intrested in Polyphia and now I can't get enough of them. Thank you for posting this video and hope to see more like this in the future.

[@podnucmo5]

Video is straight gold. Mainly because of your personality. Pleeease keep learning Tim riffs.

[@MrShay2077]

Thank you Sam! You re-inspired me to come back to guitar after being so dejected trying to learn one of Tim Henson's songs. As an amazing guitarist whom I revere, watching you struggle and achieve about the same level of success as I had (15 seconds) gives me faith that no mere mortal can pull off a Polyphia song in its entirety. Can't wait to see your ascension when you finally master those juicy riffs. Keep up the awe inspiring work!

[@ShadoCroc]

Being discouraged from playing because you're not on Tim's level is being a silly goose. Not a lot of people are on his level.

[@richardfinch2296]

“Why?! Why would you do that Tim??” Is the most accurate thing we all say when trying to learn one of their songs😂

[@orange.juice.]

This is so me… learning 30 seconds of polyphia songs and then being like “yeah pretty much have the whole thing down…”

[@CoNfUzLeDaNdLoSt]

10/10 content my dude, so wholesome, keep these up!

[@drum.soldier]

the nose chord got me good, you should use this technique more often.

[@honordevs]

Subbed! Man, there are a lot of youtubers that "fake" this type of thing; you, sir, do not seem to be one of them. I've played guitar for 20 years and ended up learning this song, along with improving the crap out of my picking hand, and it's cool to see you struggling with stuff that I did (then literally overcoming it in seconds, where it took me weeks lol).

[@scottdahneke1031]

Incredible dude! That is an absurdly difficult piece, and you got did a stellar job of putting it together. I also loved the commentary/instruction. Even if it was just you thinking aloud. More please!

[@vaeliux7635]

You're really funny, I've always thought your end of video talks were hilarious. You should do more of these. Kbye!

[@NavyPharmD]

10:46 is everything you need to know about this video in a single frame.

[@iparkedmycar]

"I just know if I had those tats I could get these particular harmonics" 🤣

[@zakking5654]

"im just like tim.." 2 seconds later: "im not like tim" 🤣

[@zakking5654]

i cant believe this song is more than 2 years old at this point.. damn

[@kevintruong3601]

Great content!!! Tim goes freaking ham for like 12 bars at the end of this song and it’s frickin mind blowing. Lol so good!! They just put out another song, neurotica which has been stuck in my head since it came out. There’s an unplugged version of it too!

[@jonnypeters0]

Love this "watch me learn" type of video. Really shows a different side of guitar playing... where we all roast ourselves to self motivate.

[@conk4542]

That was awesome man, I think you should continue challenging yourself with this song honestly. This was great to see you learning and progressing.

[@AnaxiOusBVJ]

we all definitely need more of this! that was so interesting and hilarious at the same time 😄 your comments are on top

[@brett84c]

Just saw them play this live the other night. Was absolutely incredible. Mad props for playing what you did as well as you did.

[@selfconfidenceisnotacrime9031]

It’s so comforting to see him squint to count the frets. I do the same thing and i’ve always felt ridiculous

[@JunoSorin]

Bro u gotta do a part 2. this series is awesome

[@techwatch4202]

I love seeing a guitarist way beyond my level of playing getting frustrated learning a Polyphia track, it comforts me knowing it's okay to be frustrated for 2 months trying to still learn and play the first to 2 bars clean

[@k_bsh]

More of these videos of you doing this process would be gold. Love the editing.

[@raulr994]

It took me an hour to learn the first 3 bars.. I'm after you sam!

[@jordanparker6771]

Two of my favorite worlds colliding.

[@djentlover]

Love your humor, you got a new subscriber

[@samprice7462]

I’m actually really impressed you were able to learn that much and play it so well in only an hour and a half!! Good job for real. Your editing added humor too, great video.

[@barrichello83]

"I don't think he's doing this" 😂 Man this is funny.

[@rivervaughanmusicstuff]

It's people like you and Tim that make me want to give up on guitar. It's also people like you and Tim who make me want to never give up on guitar. So... Thank you and damn it all I am more jelly than Smuckers' brand grape jelly.

[@louisyou]

Timmy keeps hitting us with his Tim tricks! What dooo

[@raysofrosie]

Stopping every 5 minutes just go cry a lil and go “that’s hard 😩😭” is literally me any time I try to learn ANY of the things tim does, much less polyphia as a whole 😭😭

[@TheTweakor]

I've seen you for a while now and just recently started going throwing all your vids. And it all started cause I wanted some beautiful FF covers. You have the best guitar ones by far. Your technique, style, nuances, expressions, etc are on point. You cover a lot of games I grew up on especially FF. You don't just play the song either, you add your own style that sounds so good. You honestly remind me of my buddies and how we'd spend hours playing games and jamming, like the way you talk, joke around, and the covers you decide to do. It feels like I'm watching one of my friends in your vids lol anyway, I've been in a guitar slump lately, but you're one of the very few people that motivate me to keep playing and give me new ideas. I haven't thought about doing video game arrangements on guitar, but your vids for sure make me want to. I appreciate the tabs too.

[@marusis4453]

You are clearly insanely good, but this song is insane for everyone. I want to learn it so much, but i know it would take it me over a year to learn it at half speed.

[@grantos7868]

This was insane! Your channel is so underrated.

[@chrismuratore4451]

I felt the same way trying to learn so many of Tim's riffs. Love em or hate em, Polyphia plays well. Looking forward to you doing a full cover of this Edit: I love that you did the nose and lip fretting at the end.

[@Idiomatick]

His patreon tabs show fingerings too which is generous

[@Drew_5252]

This video was not only hilarious but also a great reminder it doesn’t matter where your at on your progress of playing guitar just have fun!

[@offsidev6059]

This was so good and absolutely hilarious. Loved the nose chord attempt. 🤣

[@_lin_al3177]

props for even trying dude , and you even succeeded at getting the intro so fast !!. id never even fathom trying to learn this, tim scares me lmaooo

[@KuroiYuki88]

Whenever I see him counting the frets I can't help but laugh and feel assured that even pro would count on frets to make sure they hear it right😂

[@pandasmooth]

“ I don’t have any tattoos”. Bruh I lost it there 🤣🤣🤣

[@Alex-rt3po]

Playing this on a classical guitar is just insane

[@JohnBiddleMusic]

What Tim Henson is playing is basically a classical guitar. They’re both nylon string guitars

[@jeromelim529]

Tim's Ibanez nylon has a cutout the one Sam is playing doesn't.

[@somsnosa_]

@@JohnBiddleMusic it isn't about being a nylon string guitar. in this case it almost only changes the tone itself. tim's guitar has a thinner neck, a narrower fretboard, a much lower action, and much better access to higher frets due to the cutout. all of this makes it much easier to play fast riffs like these, it's almost like playing an electrical guitar. the song is obviously still hard to play but it's a lot harder on a traditional classical guitar.

[@guitar_noodle]

@@somsnosa_ facts.

[@bolillo5013]

@@somsnosa_ yep I was only going to mention the cut out and width but you got it all

[@lemonPorridge]

You're crazy good, I had a tab and still needed two months

[@mankypancakes]

You earned a subscriber at 15:40 🔥🔥🥵

[@gerardoalanis4016]

You definitely should be doing more content like this, your charisma and funniness will defintely make you connect with more people, I would definitely watch more videos like this!

[@marth.]

such a crossover ily

[@nickbunch1]

7:44 me doing anything at all

[@EnkiSvohden]

You should try Goose by Polyphia. It's a decently chill jam. Or another good one with some blues vibe is Worst. Either way, I'd love to see you learn more Polyphia in general. They're kinda blowing up right now in popularity and I'm going to see them live in Texas next month for the first time, so I'm super stoked!

[@Live2ride2live54321]

Awesome work!! Plus that was super entertaining you’re hilarious. You’re goofy outer dialogue is basically my normal inner dialogue so it’s relatable 🤣

[@JimNoel1]

Never clicked so fast

[@arenbautista8906]

The little dance he did after he just ripped on the guitar at full speed had me on the floor haha