[Guitar Speed Lesson] Break Through Speed Barriers

[@yudipitre5720]

I am 70 just started to learn guitar. Retired needed this to keep me going after my daughter passed away.

[@scotturnquist1240]

This is a great lesson. Thank you so much for this. I'm 65 retired and learning guitar. I need lessons on techniques more than I need lessons on playing for now. This helped immensely. Thank you!

[@user-jl2wd1it8h]

Amazing lessons. You deserve 10 millions subs. Thanks Tom.

[@jamesmaxwell5415]

I am so glad I watched this video! "Guitar speed limitations are caused in our brain, not in our hands". This is so much clearer now!

[@royjayme5021]

I have learned a lot from you sir Now that i am 62 yrs old I have to concentrate what you have teach to different ages that is exactly the right way to develop our scales thru the right method on doing it

[@danweiler4293]

Thanks for this lesson! This is exactly what I needed right now. I've been working on my speed too.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

My pleasure, Dan :)

[@mrs.hollerbredkennels-jana7891]

You are hands down an amazing teacher! And I so appreciate how u go in depth with each individual person becuz not everybody is the same.

[@Yanthungbemo]

I've been stuck playing 16th notes at 170-180BPM (on a good day) for literally years. Gonna give this video a go.

[@EvaluateAssimilate]

Mr Hess at it again.. I take something from each of your videos. Many, many thanks for your time and free snippets. It is much appreciated. Once I am finished with my masters, I intend to take up lessons with you. Filled out the information sheet but the cost is a bit of a hurdle at the moment. Once graduated, expect another student! All the best, Tom, and thanks again.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

My pleasure, J! I'm looking forward to working with you when you are ready!

[@Tvaroh]

This is a fantastic lesson! And I believe that just touching the string actually does improve the accuracy, as I can focus more on which part of the finger tip I use to "fret".

[@Cognitoman]

Your a great teacher dude

[@MaartenFranken]

Thanks mate! Actually all things that are logical, but you dont really focus in it when playing. Good thing to get a wake-up call like this, this is one of the most useful videos I saw in quite a while.

[@Mr27Fit]

This is beautifully explained, and 100% true.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

:) Glad you like it Gregory!

[@janbehaeghel1518]

Great lesson. Very good teacher, indeed.

[@HamburgerMolester]

He really is a breakthrough specialist. What he says is both simple and profound at the same time. I find these videos really helpful.

[@MetalCrusader32]

This actually helped me a lot with playing fast without getting my fingers and hands fatigued ! This works

[@Bioxidus85]

You are an amazing teacher Mr.Hess i really appreciate your videos!

[@Mr.AdamNTProtester]

This works so awesomely well it's ridiculous.... so fortunate to find this as a beginner! LOL! EXCELLENT- Thanks T Hess!

[@mikephilippov8735]

Really great insights here Tom Hess! I like how you dig deeper into the root causes of speed limitations for each person, instead of just blindly prescribing the same "method" to everyone.

[@MrAdamNTProtester]

This was such a good practice tip & logged in with my other acct just so I could give you another LIKE & subscribe!

[@bigdaddygranpa5578]

It's such a simple concept...Yet the results are amazing ....Thanks

[@A20Y11]

That's a great example of how to break down a complex skill into pieces and fix the piece that is most weak to improve the whole skill to a new level.

[@notoredplague8277]

Awesome as always. I'll start with this today. Thanks again,Tom

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Thanks, and you're welcome! Great job putting it into action right away :)

[@limeeagle9568]

Another great video Tom. This concept is awesome. I will be implementing this into my practice routine immediately. Cheers Andy Bamford

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Thanks Andy! And good job putting it into action right away! :)

[@andreepolo616]

Well, that explains a lot, thanks for the free lesson, sir! 🤘🏻

[@psierzp]

That was a great lesson. Thanks for publishing it!

[@robertdavisc5498]

Thank you Mr. Hess.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

My pleasure, Robert! :)

[@guitarheel]

Thanks Tom Hess!

[@EADPE]

A tapping lesson would be amazing

[@falaksaaim7778]

Wow you are understand guitarist problem thanks sir

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

:) My pleasure, Falak!

[@fastlaneprofits]

best guitar teacher

[@woolgum]

A tip is to put your finger on the string (third fret on low E string for example)with no pressure and then slowly add pressure while picking until you get a tone. Now you know how little pressure you actually need, try to use the same pressure for all notes now.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Yes, this is a good idea. The key is to add pressure with the left hand independently of the right hand. Meaning: don't squeeze the string harder with the fretting hand as you begin picking harder (or vice versa).

[@woolgum]

TomHessMusicCorp yeah, that as well. 👍🏻 thanks for the videos.

[@Darrin-H]

Hello Tom Hess, First of all, great lesson. My question is that would it be correct of me to assume this process also works for sweep picking?

[@emiliovega9713]

Great lesson, very interesting...thanks 🙏🏻

[@MarceloNajarro]

9:36 Is there a specific video (about the right hand) on the channel that complements this lesson?

[@BuddyguyBret]

I just bought my first Floyd rose. I love it, but having trouble learning to use the bar. Would you be able to do a lesson on dive (Dimebag r.i.p.) bombs?! 😂🤟

[@johns1159]

I'm wondering how much of a difference a pick would make when trying to pick more accurately and increase your speed? I switched from a regular full sized pick to a Jazz III and felt it helped me pick faster, but not sure if it's just in my mind.

[@kalelxchugchug9469]

Thanks its sure real effective!ive begining to see /feel incredible progress upon trying it.but i was wondering if the same technique would help my fingers to stop creating unwanted string noise evrtime i release the string??Hope you make a succinct video (breakdown everthing about string noise).thanks!Bles you.

[@cpm5689]

Wow, this is GREAT! Can't wait to practice this tonight. Thank you Tom Hess! The depth of your videos is amazing, and so are your Breakthrough Guitar Lessons. :-) I want to take a one-on-one guitar lesson with you at HESSFEST in june! Please make it happen!

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Glad you like the videos and guitar lessons CP! :) I'm looking forward to meeting you at HESSFEST and yes, as long as you get on the list early enough, a 1-1 lesson is going to happen. :)

[@HarbingerOfAnarchy]

Suggestion for a future video: during tremolo (especially on the first 3 strings) the pick does not move up and down in two directions, but rather moves in a circle or oval along the string. Is this correct, and if not, how can I fix it? To clarify, this happens when playing with the wrist (I do not use inefficient finger movement).

[@nacuda9]

Great tips! How about fretting hand finger placement video? tension related in shoulder, arm, thumb? Keep up the awesome videos

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Check out this video about fretting hand finger placement: tomhess.net/HowToPlayGuitarFastAndClean and this one about tension in the shoulder and arm: tomhess.net/HowToMakeFastRhythmGuitarPlayingFeelEasy Enjoy :)

[@rabinrana3383]

You are awesome mentor✋

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

Thanks Rabin! :)

[@michaelcraig9449]

Got tabs for this? I have been stuck for 30 years..

[@phasln777]

Thanks a lot again Mr. Hess for this very important lesson.. In order to do speed pick, but relaxed, should I use a thinner (less than 1mm) pick..? or thicker one..? Kindly expecting your reply.. 🙏

[@taitan2469]

I have a question in this Video. What is the scale that you and Peter used in the video, what does it called ? Thank you.

[@abuddhistmonk443]

I think that ,it is necessary to hammer on and pull offs even if we are not playing legato. But We should apply lesser force than the the force we apply in pull off and hammer on in a legato. Otherwise we cannot play Clean and fast.

[@golchers]

❤

[@cheperom4173]

Iam 95 and decide to start playing guitar

[@tengotsertsvadze8231]

I noticed that guitar belt is locked by that thing, what is it?

[@garylocurto1]

what scale was that he was playing? Anyone?

[@peterling1492]

when I play faster ,my pick always moves, how should I fix my right hand or pick?Thank you very much.

[@tomhessmusiccorp]

There is probably an issue with how you hold the pick. Without seeing you play, I don't know exactly what you need to fix. But here are a few things to try: 1. use a larger pick (with a bigger surface to hold on to), 2. use a pick with a special grippy surface (like Tortex picks), 3. hold the pick a bit closer to the tip, to make it more stable in your hand. (Squeezing the pick "harder" is almost never the solution. )