Electric Guitar Tutorial for Acoustic Guitar Players - Guitar Tutorial

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[@djhotdogboy]

Excellent lesson here. I have been struggling with the electric guitar, being more of an acoustic player. This was extremely helpful!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

That is great to hear Lance! I thought when I first got mine it was going to be a piece of cake, same instrument right? Wrooong. I was blown away but how much of a beginner I felt like, so you are definitely not alone with that. Glad to hear it helped buddy! Have a great day.

[@michael3527]

Agreed. Been playing acoustic for years as a pure rhythm player. Helpful tips for sure

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@michael3527 Electric Guitar is way easier because the Strings are thinner & under less tension, easier action & the instrument is a bit smaller, which is great for both beginners, & to those who've been playing Acoustic for a long time. You can actually make your Acoustic feel like an Electric by using either a set of 10s or 9s. Taylor is known for making Acoustic Guitars that feel like Electrics because they're a bit smaller.

[@somefluffydragon1830]

I’ve been playing acoustic for about ten years now and finally got myself an electric. This is super helpful!

[@IsmaelMarquez-wd3vl]

3 Yeats later question, It Is More fun eléctric than acoustic?

[@RogerThat902]

This was exactly what I was looking for. My open chords switching to electric sound muddy and I was searching all over for the reason. You answered it!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Great to hear!

[@natalie-po9gs]

just started electric guitar after three years of acoustic, this is super helpful! thank you

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Great to hear! I played acoustic for 5 years before I went electric, I had a lot of old habits to break

[@beckiewrites]

“Cowboy Song! I ride a horse and a I sing along!” 💚😂

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Hahaha, look out Grand Ol’ Opry, we are coming for ya!

[@curtvincent3728]

I play several instruments, bass with a band and acoustic guitar alone. I was recently asked to play electric in a band which is not one of my skills, but I agreed to try. At the audition I was told I was playing the electric guitar like an acoustic. While I was embarrassed, I knew he was right. So I knew I had better dig up some youtubes. As of tonight, this was THE best instruction and explanation of roles. I subscribed!

[@windowfries]

Dude, this is really valuable! I wish there were more videos like this for acoustic players; I've been playing acoustic now for almost 4 years, but electric is a whole other beast. It is a completely different animal. Whenever I eventually pick up an electric I'd essentially be starting from scratch. These tips are really useful.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Carpe Jax thanks for the comments! Just 2 and half years on the electric and I love it, when you make the leap you’ll have a blast!

[@ScottEmoryParksMusic]

SO helpful. Been playing acoustic 25 years. Bought a Les Paul Jr. and a tube amp. Not sounding so great. This lesson really helps.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

That is great to hear! A specifc song that really help in terms of rhythm was "Beast of Burden" the progression goes B E B C#m A B but the chord shapes are way different, in fact, they are all different little triads that you play on the D G and B strings, all different shapes, so I did a tutorial for the song here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnaqeomqbKeCarc After you get this song try and take a song you know really well on the acoustic guitar and learn to play it with this specific shapes, learn to move them around and learn them in different keys, that will open SOO many doors. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnaqeomqbKeCarc

[@TenThumbsProductions]

After you watch that one check this one out, this is chord shapes on the G B and E strings, also some really cool ideas to get you moving around the fretboard and away from the muddy cowboy chords kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3TGn2xnnpimfcU Enjoy and have fun! It will really start to sound a lot better!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

How are you doing with the general tone of your guitar? Have you been able to dial up something that you like? I have a Les Paul that I run through a Blues Junior II and I get a really good tone out of it, the key is volume, sorry for the neighbors and the friends and family, but you are looking for that distortion point, that is where you get the sweet stuff, what genre of music are you playing?

[@ScottEmoryParksMusic]

@@TenThumbsProductions I got a Fender Jr. Pro but put a 12" speaker in it. It screams. I love the simplicity of just a tone and volume on both the Les Paul Jr. and the Fender Jr Pro. I have yet get a good tone. Mostly due to poor playing. But the power chord and triad lesson makes a huge difference. I subscribed and look forward to learning more from you. Thanks so much.

[@oases6862]

I'm an acoustic player and have just bought an electric. Felt a bit bewildered as to what I should do, as acoustic playing style doesn't translate that well to electric, and I was surprised by this. I think your summary guide is excellent, best on KZbin! It has helped me a lot. Many thanks!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Great to hear! Enjoy the journey.

[@andrewhaglund2681]

Cool lesson - loved the singing. Buying an electric today and wanted to find some pointers before getting into it. It's nice to learn from a familiar face! Gracias parce

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Andrew Haglund dude! Is this Andrew from Gull Lake?!? When were you in Medellin? That is great dude!

[@andrewhaglund2681]

TenThumbs Productions Yeah man! I was in Medellin for a few days last summer. Its an awesome city and I need to go back. How long have you lived there? If you ever make it out east, cross the border, hit me up 🇻🇪

[@seraphinvandegar4510]

Thank you so much for this video! Just got my first electric yesterday and you helped me inderstand why we play "less complex" chords on the electric.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

That is great to hear! It really does take a change in thinking but once you get that change you can get so creative. Check out the tutorial for beast of Burden. The chord progression is E B C#m A if I remember correct but it has passing chords, cool shapes, a great example of some really great chord voicings that sound great on the electric guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnaqeomqbKeCarc

[@seraphinvandegar4510]

@@TenThumbsProductions Oh, thank you for you answer! It's not every day that a youtuber answers the comments. I'll check this one out!

[@larrybranchii]

Thanks so much! This is exactly what I needed, transitioning from acoustic to electric.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Happy to help! I am very glad to see that this video has helped so many people out. I totally underestimated the difficulty of the transition and this are what I wish someone would have told me when I made the switch, that is great to hear that they have helped you out. We do new guitar tutorials every Monday, we usually switch one week a song, one week a technique, we'd love to have you subscribe and come learn with us! Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment, have a great day Larry.

[@Mr_E_Ninja.]

Thank you! I was looking for an easier explanation that could point me in the right direction. Ive been playing accustic guitar for a quite a while. I picked up an electric guitar a few weeks ago and im loving it... i was just using whole notes and not feeling them as much. This helped. Now im going to learn the caged system lol

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Happy to hear that this helped you! The electric guitar is so much fun, and the sooner you apply these principals the more fun you will be having. Glad to hear that you found it beneficial!

[@LegendaryPivotMaster]

Love your personality my dude

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Thank you very much! That is a very kind compliment.

[@jordanedlinger8347]

Thank you for this. I've been struggling with the transition to electric.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Happy to help friend.

[@nickcarlson6860]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Life long acoustic guitar player and have let my epiphone electric gather dust. This helped me link together some things I already knew but put them in a new context. And, yeah, the cowboy chords sound like doo doo kaka on electric. My only problem now is that my wife and son are sleeping but I want to haul out my guitar and play! Thanks

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Electric Guitars are actually the most begginer friendly because the lower action (as far as Barre Chords go), & flatter body really help. Interestingly you can make your Acoustic Guitar feel like an Electric by using Lighter gauge Strings like 10s or 9s, & that's why they make Acoustic-Electric Guitars. Acoustic-Electrics have a skinnier neck, lower action, & lighter strings (and some have a smaller body) so they give you the best of both worlds. There's also the Classical Guitar which is basically an Acoustic Guitar with Nylon Strings, that in a way feels like an Electric because Nylon Strings are under lower tension.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

All good and interesting points. I have a classical guitar that I use to play classical music, but I use it a lot more for latin style music, bolero, bambuco, salsa, tango, bossa nova and a little bit of Flamenco from the old world. The fretboard on the classic is shorter and and wider, it feels the most different of the three instruments.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TenThumbsProductions We now have a Nylon String Electric.

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@@RockStarOscarStern634 The one I have has a pick up in it as well so I can run it through an amp. It sounds really nice on the Ortega acoustic amps or the Fishman amps

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TenThumbsProductions It's also good for strumming, if you think Willie Nelson cause he played them & the Pickup allows you to use any amp. Ben Woods makes the Nylocaster which is a Nylon String Strat:kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqnPnqRrg8t-rsk&feature=emb_title & Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen played them.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TenThumbsProductions You can actually use a Nylon String Acoustic for Jazz as well and that was done famously by Earl Klugh.

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

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[@robinbebbington7063]

That was a really great demonstration as to why power chords are used. Now I understand why I need to use the power chords on my electric and why it sounded just so messy with open chords. No to start practicing instead of watching KZbin videos.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Robin Bebbington thanks for the comment! I appreciate you.

[@simonelenore42]

this is exactly what i was looking for. thank you so much, this video is perfect

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Happy to hear that! A lot of people don’t get over the hump and quit the electric before they give it an honest go, which is a shame because it is sooooo much fun. Happy to hear this helped you! How long have you been playing acoustic? And electric?

[@simonelenore42]

@@TenThumbsProductions i've been playing acoustic for a little over four years and i have only had my electric for about a year, but i never really play it. definitely will change that with this vid! :o)

[@rakzo7133]

one of the nest lesson ever. Thank You soo much.

[@ceasera.zeppeli3917]

Thanks! I loved your lesson, and your Mint Guitar! Hello From Yerevan, Armenia.

[@8wheeledassassins.]

More more more! Such valuable video! You got me as a subscriber!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

8Wheeled Assassins nice!!! If you found this valuable check out the video we did on Tuesday for how to play with other musicians, it is the progression for this one. I appreciate you!!!

[@MrCristisantos]

needed that information.... thanks man!

[@c_fiddy7118]

Exactly what I was lookin for, now I gotta learn new chords lol

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Here are some cool jazz chords to move up and down the fretboard

[@nathanr5737]

Brilliant video, getting my first electric next week after months of begging

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Congratulations! These tips will help you a lot, remember not to get frustrated it will be different at first but a little bit of hard work and you'll be rocking and rolling in no time. SO MUCH FUN!

[@mtbshaman]

Amazing excelente video mate! Thanks a lot

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Gracias hermano, happy that it helped you, it really should accelerate your transition.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The cowboy Chords sometimes sound good on Electric if you use the bridge pickup.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

The bridge pick up emphasis the treble, the highest and brightest noises, that is why the bridge sounds best when you are soloing. The neck pick up gets a bigger, thicker, meatier sound, that is why in general it is used for rhythm. I have found that with the bridge pick up and picking way down by the bridge with some cowboy chords you get this cool Ennio Morricone sound that is really cool, that is the only time I ever really use the bridge pick up for rhythm.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TenThumbsProductions Yeah, & it's kinda sad that Ennio Morricone passed away.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

@@RockStarOscarStern634 A true legend 91 years old, a life worth celebrating friend! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TenThumbsProductions Let's hope your Ennio Morricone covers shed light on him cause he'll be missed.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

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[@sarahthehedgehoglover]

This was a life changing lesson lol

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Yes!!! That is awesome!

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[@robertz1962]

AWESOME! Thanks

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[@alis4nstein31]

that was very uesful

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Great to hear!

[@TurtleDuck7060]

I'm having lots of struggle with using the pick, I used to play all my songs with fingerstyle or rest stroke techniques. Any tips?

[@bobbraun7290]

All good points - Never thought from the perspectives you present. All good points!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Thank you friend! I had a shock when I got my first electric guitar not to long ago, I thought maybe this could help some people get into a little quicker. Cheers!

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[@kmoney7774]

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I'll send you some links, what concepts where you referring to specifically?

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[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@UCswGuz6dUg9txUmHvla1GFg Electric Guitar is easier than Acoustic cause the Electric has a lower action & thinner strings so it's easier for the left hand.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Especially barre chords.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TenThumbsProductions Yep, Electric Guitar is rather the most begginer friendly cause even with more than 6 Strings, low action & lighter gauge is easier on the left hand.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TenThumbsProductions Correct, Barre Chords on a Guitar with 6 (or more) strings is the easiest on Electric cause with such a low action you can instantly find the notes by tapping the strings on the fretboard. That is why Electric Guitar are the easiest, especailly 12 String Guitars cause if your kids wanna jam on a 12 String, I'd have them use an Electric cause the lower action is much easier on the left hand. Double Neck 12/6 Electric Guitars will be easy for the left hand to play on both necks cause it can teach your kids to switch from 6 to 12 strings in a breeze.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TenThumbsProductions Barre Chords are the big ones, which is why Electric Guitars are fantastic for begginers to learn on (even any Solid Body Electric Fretted instrument) especaily the flatter body. You can make your Acoustic feel like an Electric by using Lighter gauge strings such as 9s (85/15 Bronze Ultra Light Acoustic Strings).

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