Guitar Picking MISTAKE - AND how to PREVENT IT!

[@richardrichard5409]

This is THE biggest issue I'm having the moment, I'll be giving this a go tomorrow, thanks Andy, great work😎

[@kawanian]

if this is your biggest, you still didnt find issue.. heh

[@andrewflinn3804]

Without wanting to undermine the giving spirit of this video, I would just mention a word of advice to beginner players. You need to be aware that there are several different approaches to positioning the right hand when strumming and picking. While none are necessarily right or wrong, it would be wise if you are learning guitar off You Tube to do some serious research into what approach will work best for you. Consider what sort of music you are playing and hope to play in the future and what sort of sounds you want to get out of the guitar etc. Your own body dimensions are also a factor. Your right hand attack and technique is one of the key things that will define your personal sound as a guitar player so it is worth a bit or attention. While the approach taught here clearly works for Andy (and many other guitarists) you may find it inhibits you progressing to where you want to be further down the line and you have to relearn a different approach later. It is a big complicated topic, delve into it a bit and you will be rewarded.

[@andycrowley]

+1952 Flinn Right on man :)

[@OriginsofEternity]

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. How would you play riffs where you’re jumping multiple strings and wanting them all to ring without muting them?

[@Steve-js6hr]

I seriously still can't believe your work, man. Your videos are really professional and are taking me from novice to not bad. It's all for free and your newer videos are viewed way too little. In my opinion you really have to be a great guy for keeping up the good work without any kind of entitlement even when they go unappreciated (like your songs imo). Good day mate :)

[@andycrowley]

Sunny Bank You are a real life ray of sunshine Sunny Bank! With the help of people like you, I'll only ever be doing this more often. Many thanks for your support! Like, share- support! :D

[@ginzquinto1791]

Hey andy !😄 i really like you because you are very nice and professional to teach how to play the guitar. I've always watching your video here in youtube. when i have a free time.thank you so much for sharing your talent. I am really admire you men. I've learne a little now...but lately my guitar is broken that's why i'll stop play the guitar.😢 i hope very soon i can buy my new real guitar. Because my guitar was a second hand.God bless and thank you again.hope you won't stop upload you video.take care.😊👍🙏

[@paulgabby3750]

What would seem to be the easiest part of learning the guitar is the most over looked. Learning this simple instruction given by you, has made me progress much easier ! Thank you for you simple but most important video.

[@BuellersBack]

Literally started last week and love how detailed these vids are. This is super important for us newbs. Thank you!

[@morsmortis4114]

Sorry, but i have to tell you planting your wrist like that is never a good position. I got rid of the idea of doing this when I wanted to do faster alternate picking. This position just slows you down because moving to upper strings is not as easy as you say. I would rest my hand like when doing palm muting but slightly lifted in the air. The stability should not come from your hand because in alternate picking this is the thing you move. Stability shoud come from your arm. Also I would advise you to not do this position, because it can make your hand hurt. And just look at some really good players like Joscho Stefan - I would say that is the way to go, he does not plant his hand at all.

[@nickdesoto9059]

This is a massive help. I’m a beginner, and a big problem I’m having is picking strings. I’ve gotten to the point where I can somewhat accurately pick the strings I want, but the way I rest my hands sometimes either buzzes or stops the string altogether (due to resting more on my pinky side than my thumb, thus brushing off the strings I’m picking). This is definitely the technique I’m gonna practice from now on.

[@brandonpierce8728]

Just came across this channel. As a fresh new guitar apprentice this helps. I’m still learning the very basics and I feel like other sites or videos are over hyped compared to this

[@jasonlee8842]

Did you loose a tooth at 3:23 ?

[@rangoonlenlai7481]

Jason H lol I just saw that and it’s cracking me up

[@shanelarsen695]

yea he lost a tooth update video next video he went to the hospital right after, told me in instagram dm's

[@rapelips6665]

Hahahahahaha failed

[@NM-jn6cp]

Shane Larsen sooo where's the video?

[@magnushaugenielsen8194]

J r/whoosh

[@ricardo.i.i.i]

THIS MAN KEPT PLAYING AFTER HE LOST HIS TOOTH 3:23 💀

[@Blaedin1337]

I think that was spit. If you slow the video down you will see smaller particulars flying down as well.

[@pee4you]

HAHAHA

[@billytoob6336]

Very helpful, I always use my pinky to rest when I pick.

[@Exdawg]

Hi AndyAt 63 I started to learn guitar (have to keep the brain active!). I must say that of all the guitar "teachers" on the tube I find your approach the most informative and easy to follow. I've learned a lot and highly recommend your videos for anyone starting out on the guitar journey. Thanks so much and please keep up the good work!Cheers

[@yasinhenfs4540]

how is it going with 70?

[@ariekoren9423]

Andy, thank you so much for being there for guys like me! your teaching makes difference in my guitar playing.

[@daisyjane1070]

And for women too! Thank you, Andy :)

[@gaggita9922]

like most things in life, its the little things that makes or breaks things. im very good at mimicking what I see others do so I always had the idea this is how to pluck or strum strings. nice to have the confirmation. I appreciate this so much. thank you.

[@bigteno4597]

Very useful stuff mate, problem I have is that I tend to miss a string and strum the strings above or below what I intended!! Thanks for this Andy.

[@EricMLopez]

I hate to sound like a jerk, but this is NOT good advice. Wrist planting in general may feel more stable at first, but is a bad habit to develop, because in the long run it's only going to get in your way and prevent you from playing fluidly. In particular, that's a really strange place to plant your wrist onto the guitar. I decided to give it a try to see how it felt right now, and could not play nearly as well that way. Also, while I don't personally plant my pinky onto the pickguard (I keep a floating wrist), there are a great many bluegrass and gypsy jazz musicians which very precise technique who plant their pinky, so I don't think you can outright say it's a bad idea.

[@カスカディア国人]

EricMLopez agreed I started by planting my pinky and now I don't have to my brain just knows where the strings are at, also learning to alternate between up and down strokes appropriately will save a lot of headache when you move to faster paced pieces of music and when you need tremolo.

[@sonia-mv8dk]

Just because you can't do it doesn't mean it is a bad habit, mate.

[@Chainman7]

Great video. After watching it I started to remember chords much easier and it became so much easier to play simple notes. After my practice session all I could do was smile!

[@danr5105]

For the letter writer (the person who's hands did not connect) This disconnect between hands to some degree is "normal". that is, it is something we all are better or worse at. The connection changes when you do not use a pick. You probably discovered this yourself. Much easier to connect the two hands (in our brains) when a pick is not used. This effect is really noticeable to me,others may not notice it at all.

[@rayres1074]

I fancied you for one of "those" KZbinr guitarrists... (y'now, trying to flex or sell stuff but without nothing really interesting to add). Yet your resting technique really dawned a new horizon for me. I was able to scratch One's riff with alternate picking! It really helps a lot. You're certainly not one of those. Thanks, man.

[@JustinHatt1]

This was really helpful Andy. But you think you can explain more in depth how to pick out like base notes in walk down lines while strumming chords? I recently went to local bar club and the performer was a single guitarist and he managed to strum basic chords but also was emphasizing these walk down lines and bass notes while he maintained his strum and rhythm. It gave an audible allusion as if there was a bass player as well as a rhythm guitar. Thanks for the help your pal Justin

[@sandybryson1211]

It sounds to me the Guitarist you were watching was using the Finger Picking Method where he uses his #2 #3 & #4 Fingers on his Picking hand to Pluck the Lower Strings (High Notes) while using his Thumb to Pick the Top 2 Stings thus giving the sound of the Bass Guitar playing along at the same time. You might want to look up on KZbin some Chet Atkins Videos as he a Les Paul were Very Good at it and it gave a very Unique Sound to their Playing. There are Courses on Finger Picking available, Learn and Master dot com has one Available if your interested in this Method.

[@agamer7600]

6:37 I'm coming straight outta compton

[@MunaKumar96]

Thank you very much Andy, was really struggling very bad with picking. This video is going to help me a lot. I am a beginner and learn guitar mostly from your channel l,currently doing your strumming pattern videos for beginner. Your videos helps a lot mate ,they are easy to understand and apply..Keep up the good work.:-)

[@rupendraprasad6625]

Thanks for minutely teaching

[@obilorjim]

Good job Andy. You are quite thorough. You truly love our world. Thank you so much. Even your beginner lessons have taught me a lot- Having played for over 10 years.

[@sadhanach8711]

Andy! As a beginner, your videos are helping me a lot in learning. Thank You :-)

[@9fseshanegoadawatta67]

I hv watched all of your videos your playing the guitar professionally.

[@ryanbright7496]

I have seen enough. I am subscribing. Thank you, I can now play scales.

[@GhhOsT206]

Just wanted to say I appreciate these videos man, well put together and super informative, Keep it up man, they really help the new guys, best how to videos I have ever watched. Really makes people get interested in what you are doing and helps encourage beginners to start, I know because I am one of those.

[@susantesch6325]

You're a great teacher! Thanks!

[@Tovenaar13]

Spit flies at 3:22 on the word "still"

[@fishsack7779]

hahahaha..... KZbin commenters never misses a beat.

[@gorimuchuu8122]

Do you want a fucking medal

[@rastapopulusr5327]

Cupie doll ? Do you spit crude oil ?

[@Anarcath]

What confuses me is that different teachers give contradictory advice. Some say don't lay your palm anywhere on the guitar; some say bend your wrist when strumming and use only your wrist... etc. I imagine we have to each discover for ourselves. What do you think, Andy?

[@403mcgerthy]

+Andrew Nigsian Don't take this fellow's advice. This is the least experienced teacher I've seen on youtube. Sorry, but, this is mostly terrible advice.

[@jenjiujitsu]

How should it be done then?

[@manamritsingh969]

Very helpful video!

[@pokerio6162]

Bruh the first tip litterally fixed my picking thx so much

[@spookygaming130]

great tips, now i feel i can play rocksmith alot better now. THANKS!

[@manuelgearbox7309]

Sounds good. I'll give it a shot when I get home. Thanks!

[@renren421]

Wow thanks a lot! It was that thing why i had a lot of trouble with picking. Just lack of knowledge...but now i can do more happy accidents. Thanks anyway

[@mckennaanderson7681]

Hi, I was wondering if maybe you could possibly do a tutorial on how to play This is Halloween on guitar please? Honestly, literally everyone who has a tutorial for it is not helpful, but your videos are so informational and I thank you so much!

[@lauradelnidovaro5813]

Helped a lot. Many thanks

[@timothyjohnlovino323]

When you see it 3:22

[@jaimepacilio1350]

Timothy John Lovino what

[@francisd2386]

cant miss it, it's yyyyuge.

[@JARR_BAND]

Timothy John Lovino what was that lol?

[@4th19th2]

Tonsil stones?

[@TheAkashchitnis]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@MrA1582000]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@alohifernandez486]

This helped so much! Thank you!!💯

[@yuktapaudel6088]

Can you make a video on single string strum to hit the correct string and not the next string while playing a certain song .

[@smithclk]

Thank you!

[@ryanmillsap8645]

Good stuff here...thanks

[@TheDeciderGod]

This is just the answer I was looking for!!!! Thanks Andy!!!!

[@FaisalFireballMulla]

Andy! Thank you for putting in so much time and effort for us! Everything i know about guitar is because of you. You basically own me now :P

[@andycrowley]

Faisal Mulla You own the skills you now have my friend! Use them well and often! :D

[@BananaBearOfficial]

Thanks for all the lessons Andy, I've really improved!!!

[@alanparkes6095]

Hi Andy, greetings from Sheffield. Your videos are really good, I've learnt so much since I got my first guitar at Christmas 2017. Can I lay claim to be your oldest student at 67? As the t shirt says, "I may be old, but I saw all the great bands live"

[@andycrowley]

Not even close. My oldest face to face student was 92 - still enjoying it and still improving! Keep rocking :) Andy

[@lorenzosmith7896]

U look exactly like RIP HUNTER from Legends of tomorrow.. I swear

[@ckyle9759]

Lorenzo Smith true

[@simranj779]

Ohh goshh sooo truee 😱😱😱😱

[@shubhshinde4438]

Please tell me how to understand the concepts of guitar step by step for music production and songwriting. Please

[@littlegreendots]

A question: I notice that when you are going from string to string, I can hear the pick touching the still vibrating string, creating a very unpleasant sound. How do you control that? Also, playing a little something with this technique would be useful, seeing the technique in action in more normal playing circumstances. Thanks for all your time and efforts.

[@studying4life514]

Hey i have a question. Whenever im trying to learn a song on the G B e strings i keep hitting d and its ruining the song

[@KDB1987]

Your videos are awesome.

[@jamisbillson4872]

Hi mate. You from 'Ull? I am an accent enthusiast. I'm not sure whether I will be too advanced...are we ever too advanced?..for your lessons. Got to say though...THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC courses anyway. For the music. Top Man.

[@andycrowley]

+Jamis Billson Barnsley 👌🏻

[@jamisbillson4872]

Brilliant. HonestIy...I knew a chap who went to Nora Batty’s church. Supported Barnsley as well. Appreciated. Cheers

[@garypalmer4997]

Jamis Ins à

[@mc_classic_23]

hi Andy. . .ur lessons are useful. . .thank you. .

[@lakshan97jayasinghe]

Thanks Andy :)

[@houcinenyange945]

Thank you for this!

[@flakketta]

Hey! First: I LOVE your videos. I learned a lot thanks to you. Second: could you make a tutorial of Angeles by Elliott Smith? It would be great ♥

[@Living_Gr3]

Hello I have a little question that bother me. Could you explain me how to play a combination of strings without playing the middle ones with a pick. Let's say something like that 3 x 2 4 Thanks for the help it is very appreciated

[@Ilovemusicofficialyt]

Bro ur awesome

[@farhanmaqbool9286]

excellent video! Thanks!

[@teresacarleton1786]

Hi all. Wonder if anybody can help. I'm using Andys recommended picking hand position of resting the meaty part below the thumb just above low e and moving wrist only. I like the control this gives ... However If I'm picking higher strings and then come back up to a or low e, my hand has muted those strings. If I move my hand further up to avoid that, I can't get a decent pick contact on high e. Help!

[@cpr2450]

How about up-string picking technique?

[@NirajkishoreNk]

Thank you so much sir Love From Pakistan

[@KeralaUrn]

What is a pickgurd? Should i buy it?

[@DecoraPunk]

seriously thank you!! you've been a great help!!

[@Fade10]

Very helpful video 👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@pubudupeiris6773]

You didn't talk about a major point when picking notes. That's is synchronization between the 2 hands. I have trouble lifting and pressing back down when I have to switch between the same 2 notes fast or notes on the same string. sometimes the 2nd note sounds dead because the string hasn't been pressed far enough. PLease help.

[@toneberisha1085]

@andy thanks for your lesions man you helped me a lot, I love the way you teach!

[@Kjamilex]

Why didn't you say to hold the pick in a slight angle to the strings themselves... I've been learning guitar for several years by myself,, picking the strings with my pick FLAT against the strings, and just lately some video I watched said to hold the pick in an angle to the strings. I see you do this, I've been dumb and it slowed my progress DRASTICALLY.

[@Alsorri16]

Thanks alot Andy your videos are always informing and helping, I wanna ask what about fingerpicking and how to transit between it and strumming simultaneously with no awkward stops ?

[@andycrowley]

Sarah A Finger picking lesson coming tomorrow Sarah! Song choice is crucial, but there's loads of tricks of the trade- check back this time tomorrow! :)

[@34baseballstud]

this may be a dumb question, but do you use 80/20?

[@TheReneephan]

Thank you very much !

[@zacharywalsh6481]

i Have the opposite problem my picking is great but i struggle with with more complicated strumming, it took me so long to learn a horse with no name but l learn lead guitar bits really fast. Any help with that?

[@zacharywalsh6481]

You have to internalize the rythem first. I like to tap along before I even start playing.

[@sonia-mv8dk]

Do you realise that you just gave yourself advice on the internet?

[@Redandranger]

God only knows why. Tell us.

[@nero4195]

This comment

[@C_l19]

Did you forget to log out of your account?

[@cliffordjohnp.adalin2656]

Use*

[@babigian15]

What guitar are you playing? I love the sound.

[@elijahsympli6619]

Professional guitar

[@auproductions8000]

Bro Andy, you look a lot like Sean Gunn lol thx for the lesson anyways

[@Minhazmusic]

It's been two months of learning guiter and now I'm so confused what to do.. Now I'm not sure where I should focus.. I need some advice..

[@HTYoutube]

thanks handsome. very helpful!

[@jvoll7685]

Great lesson, but the pop ups are distracting.

[@ytano5782]

Did you Videos about finger picking?

[@shankarthapa5638]

Can you help me with easy guitar cords... just to play a simple song... I'm just aware of some basics... I really wish to play a full song with it... ☺

[@alliehenry147]

Can you do a tutorial on "Amy" by Green Day?

[@vidmaster011]

Does this also apply to electric?

[@emcinduction3813]

Using hour picking tecnique how to you pick song like collective soul december where you want the pciked strings to ring out between string skips. With uour resting technque that is not possible the same. How to pick then float wrist why? Why dont you use floating wrist?

[@cliffordjohnp.adalin2656]

Im going ask which pick is better to ise

[@nehefatou4230]

Hello. I have a question please. When coming back up with upstrokes and want to pick (from down to up, that is the pick is brushing the chord from down to up) what should be your hand position? I hope my question is a bit clear.

[@pattystomper1]

I play acoustic guitar, and rest my hand on the body or bridge. But many years ago, I played the electric. I had trouble because I would rest my hand on the tremolo, which distorted the notes. Any suggestions?

[@aneeshgnawali9244]

What is the Name of your guitar ? I m going to buy guitar which will be best ? need your suggestion

[@srimanikantapamidi8677]

Can you please show me how to play 297 297 on e string

[@shifty2755]

Is that a yamaha guitar andrew?

[@georges924]

I keep picking the string higher up and always muting my strings makes you want to pull your hair

[@yunggtyler2919]

Helpful

[@theovertaker40]

When I'm trying to do the a minor pentatonic scale I keep missing the a string, keep going straight to d by accident. Can't seem to so doing it?

[@RomanTimm]

Quick question - I either have a too long forearm or I am doing it incorrectly. If a place my entire forearm on the guitar my fingers pass the "circle" by a lot. So I need to push my hand back quiete a bit so I am somewhat close to the circle/hole. Any thoughts? Anyone?

[@pathfinder5651]

who's right ??? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@genes6703]

Does this translate to the electric guitar also? thanks

[@mck6392]

and if i want let the low E string ring and i have to play the A string?

[@akasdeepnath8360]

WHEN I PICK THE THINNER STRINGS THE PALM OF MY HAND LAYS ON THE THICKER STRINGS,THAT IS e AND a STRINGS. IS THAT GOING TO GENERATE UNNECESSARY NOISE IN THE CASE OF ELECTRIC GUITAR?