4 Things Every Beginner Guitarist Should Know

[@MusoraOfficial]

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[@erikhendrickson59]

The hardest thing for me personally was figuring out WHAT to practice and HOW to properly practice it.

[@blacksunbook]

And what you did

[@rachelcook5697]

For sure. Did u stick with it?

[@ericgasparro2545]

She is honestly the most friendly person i've ever seen on camera. She's a great teacher.

[@JohnDoe-mh8tm]

And a great player! Wow!

[@premrajgogoi2256]

Good teacher

[@victormotsekgaladua3178]

Its an art she has that makes her outstanding as she presents her art...

[@williamhbonney1328]

i bet she's great at other things too !

[@andychatterman5809]

I'm hot for teacbwr

[@kingslyverghis8774]

ur voice is soft and ig i i'll keep listening all day

[@thomasmupfugami6641]

Honestly this lady is not just a teacher but a real mentor. Her way of explaining really is inspiring

[@Tele999zzz]

Cos girl🙄

[@juana1483]

And she's 17???? Goodness gracious!!! A++++

[@raybbaby]

says the guy with the coolest last name on the whole entire internet.

[@deanmatson299]

She is a good guitarists

[@yanbryall]

@@juana1483 what she's 17 ? What an amazing guitarist and humble person too.

[@mrkrucks724]

Awesome video !

[@pixelreview4998]

Wonderful....love ur smile and kind attitude...

[@guaranagaucho3071]

I keep coming back to this video and it keeps making more and more sense as I learn guitar. Brava, Ayla! Thanks for teaching us.

[@alexrakita7489]

I love you teacher

[@danwilson9530]

As someone who’s taken many guitar lessons over the past 40 years, the advice for beginners in this video NAILED IT better than it had ever been presented to me, and I’ve had a few famous teachers.

[@fa8ster]

we all luv her

[@Greydnor]

I've been playing guitar for more than 20 years and I have to say this young lady gave the best tips for a beginner ever! Straight to the point, clean and easy. Great videos, keep rocking! =)

[@anmoldhewaju8371]

Yes and weirdly I listen full to her video. Normally I lose interest.

[@innocence3158]

@@anmoldhewaju8371 shes charming and charismatic thats why I guess

[@djcrash7047]

Beginning DJs want to learn to scratch first, when they really need to learn to mix beats and transition first, I feel like it's the same with guitar, a lot of beginner want to learn to shred before learning basic chords first. I am learning to play currently, I already play the piano & drums, but I can not over state how important learning the very basics of anything is the very most important part of becoming great at something. You are an amazing guitarist! Keep up the good work, please feature more basic chord videos for beginners who want to truly play all levels of guitar!

[@michaelconte8012]

You are an excellent communicator. I started playing guitar when I was 15. I’m 52 now. I can play a decent rhythm and take a lead, but felt like I hit a roadblock a long, long time ago. Your videos inspire me to practice and improve. You are the best guitar teacher I ever had. Thank you.

[@HektorBandimar]

Me too, I started to play long before the internet was around, it was learning from books, listening to records and lucky if you lived somewhere that there was access to a guitar teacher, I wish I had been able to see this video back then, it would have moved me forward in light years.

[@kentnaveaux7483]

Ditto, me, Michael, only longer ago. Ayla inpires me, too. What will come out of my mind and fingers, next ???

[@kerishannon775]

​@eternal monstrosity you can learn from anyone regardless of their age. And I don't think she is a teenager. She's got a great teaching style.

[@mydearriley]

@@kerishannon775 pretty sure she's like 21? when this video came out

[@vinodpawar4641]

U r great

[@trschin]

I really like how calm you are and the fact that you take your time showing everything. So many teachers on here start off slow then all of a sudden take off leaving you wondering “what did he just do? What? Wait, let me rewind.” I like your style, thank you!

[@velmajoyner1524]

Thank you, you are very gentle. I feel comfortable sharing your video with my granddaughter. I just bought her a guitar she is learning. God Bless You.

[@Bratzbrains]

Everything is beginning to make much more sense since I’ve started watching your videos. I cannot wait to implement this all! Thank you so much 🫶🏼

[@pablojpollard]

Ayla is SUCH a GREAT teacher! She explains things soooo clearly!!!

[@brandonxpagano]

she’s my favorite teacher on youtube. she’s got such a great way of keeping me at ease and paying attention. i took a lot away from this and i feel like it’s really giving me direction and goals to work towards.

[@fiftypercentgrey]

Thank you for this one! It totally clicked something in my mind

[@pauldittmeier3362]

I just wanted to thank you for this video. I am 66, took up guitar again after 40 years. I have most of the basics down but never really learned the pentatonic scales. After watching this and how easy you explained it, I am getting better every day and have started to play lead . Thank you.

[@itswhatitis-r9r]

I love the way she teaches and her smile 😍 I just came here to see her speak ❤️😂

[@fabianasouza5832]

Ayla is such a great human being. I've been watching her since the first guitar covers, then Calpurnia, then Ludic and now she's on her solo career and I wish the best of luck for her in the music scene. But she's a natural teacher, I hope she never stops enlightening us! ❤

[@salty2667]

I’m just Happy that a Million Views… Means people still love the Guitar… Enjoy…

[@johngsinclair9459]

Learned more about guitar playing in half-an-hour watching a few of Ayla's excellent videos than I have in 30 years of struggling to play. Best teacher EVER!

[@Hiro.the.God.]

You need some water. You’re pretty thirsty.

[@markthompson1796]

Yep. Same here. What an awesome teacher.

[@kingtriplebbb5347]

My tip would be start using Pinky finger..& 12th / 20th position right away but slowly don't wait ❤❤❤❤

[@mara.j]

3:35 Okay now I'm never forgetting this scale ever 😂😂. Also besides that, this has to be one of the most informative yet simple beginner guitar videos I've ever watched and having Ayla's warm energy is a plus.

[@angeshbasnet1320]

yo, can I ask you something I just bought my guitar just a week back should I really be learning this its too vast?

[@kentnaveaux7483]

Yes, you can learn what she's teaching from the get-go... I started during the surf guitar era by watcing guitarists in bands and trying to copy their playing. Essentially, they were doing what she, Ayla, 17??? Is teaching and exploring ways to make those easy scales, "their ideas and sound". You just have to practice and have fun.....

[@mara.j]

@@angeshbasnet1320 I think it's okay to have an idea even if you don't want to get into it fully yet, just watching the video, hearing the terms ..etc. That's what I do. But learning chords first, can't go wrong. Since you just got it (well 2 months too late to this reply sorry😂) I'd say just have fun for now. You can make your own pace. It's up to you :)

[@chrisinkansas1362]

I want that guitar!! That thing is so cool looking, man that color!

[@petra1049]

It's beautiful 😍

[@ronniemagatti3342]

I've played the guitar for over half my life now and this video was still super useful to me. Really glad I found this channel!

[@rickberry4477]

Check out joscho stephan playing hey Joe on here. Gypsy jazz guitar

[@richpeltz2044]

My guitar teacher made me name my notes outloud when playing sheet music. That really helped me learn theory.

[@MusoraOfficial]

That's a great way to learn!

[@richpeltz2044]

Start with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Write it out . Play it and name the notes. Write a C scale. Play it and name the notes. Move up the neck . Play your scale and song in a different position. Once you learn it,..write out Mary Had a Little Lamb. Learn it. Write a C scale on staff paper in a random order. Play it and name the notes. This will force you to look at the page and not the neck or pick or string. Write out chords and arpeggios. Play them and name the notes. At first its difficult but we learn it. And we remember it. Then do it in key of G and F,..D and Bb,..ect.

[@rishz7857]

Star Spangled Banner for me by ear, "Hendrix" style.. I'm still a novice & can't read a single note. Listen to what sounds right, cool & blends well. Still don't know theory but know a couple scales, power chords, hybrid chords, bends, pinch hormonics...

[@rickfeith6372]

Every other instrument is a requirement to learn the notes. Guitar should be no different. Tabs are okay... especially when they are accurate and for learning complex things quickly But as far as music theory and becoming a real guitar player...you're gonna want to learn the note names. It will do wonders for you when it all starts clicking and you're starting to understand intervals and inversions and all that goodness. Learn em. There is some really clever tricks that exist in video format to help. It might seem daunting at first, but it's all patterns and gets easier the further you go.

[@richpeltz2044]

@@sergedenovo2389 staff paper is a sheet of paper with lines so you can write out your own music. we used to have to buy it but now you can print off of computer. hope that helps !

[@jonathanlee5442]

3:34 hahaha that was hilarious

[@wetsocks9483]

I love how she supports and tries to teach beginners, instead of bashing people for being beginners 😩

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

My dad said the other day “Jimmy Hendrix didn’t just pick it up one day and start playing. He started from the bottom we all do”

[@sf7gamer874]

What kind of asshole does that seriously?

[@Blazeofthecentury]

I also noticed she doesn't say "easy" when talking about basics you need to learn. It's small but a nice gesture because some of this basic stuff can be hard for real beginners.

[@tomterry2662]

Very nice person. Easy to understand. And i love her guitar. Im irish... Nice.

[@tomterry2662]

You can play major or the minor of power chords .power 5ths heavy metal. Say in key of E. CAN PLAY MINOR AND MAJOR KEY OF E. Because power chords are not major or minor. A big help also is play licks mix a few licks together and chase chords. Play the notes in each chord. Lilke full barr G play them notes in licks over g.. When the progression changes like say next is A play the notes in that chord of A. Just use licks in them chord notes. Called chord chasing. Works great as as long as the changes arent too fast. But i preffer it over playing scales. Scales sound planned with no emotions or feelings.

[@bruceheddinger1592]

I dig it baby

[@buddyfrederick121]

Ayla, you are so much wiser and thoughtful beyond your age! You have a unique gift in your ability to teach and communicate. Thank you so much for sharing your true appreciation and love of music. Stay well and continue to enjoy your passion!

[@MrFrankie4700]

I love her

[@AK-ic1yj]

Excellent playing and teaching skills. It is rare to have BOTH. Thank you 😊

[@paularsenault9299]

I've 'owned' a guitar since I was a child...now in my 60's...always played chords...recently learned my Am pentatonic...and play along with backing tracks...whole new world opened up. Never thought I could play lead. That's what guitar is...learn...plateau...learn...plateau. Great video...thanks

[@steveangello6586]

That's awesome

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Alright! I’m a decade behind... but I stopped playing for 25 years and now I’m back relearning.

[@HektorBandimar]

@@GaveMeGrace1 Great to hear, me too! :-)

[@mega5k]

That sure is one beautiful guitar. Looks like a relative to the Mustang which is my favorite body style. I'm curious about this model.

[@bbbeno]

A natural educator. Wise and lovely.

[@jamesrogers2963]

Agree! She has a gift... actually three... or more...

[@djbillyd9849]

She has some gorgeous Strats! That green one, and a brownish one with the tan pick guard. Gorgeous!

[@sammclaughlin515]

Wow this girl is a great teacher. Most of the guitar teachers on KZbin make everything too complicated. She explained everything so clearly and gave me some more ideas for my playing too. This is the way to teach!

[@moogleguitar]

I really agree. Some people I watch on YT and they go really deep into things. This is nice and simple!

[@pablisimus]

Great advise. Thank you!

[@ivansanchez998]

I really enjoyed the way she explains everything, she has a great personality

[@carlswanson1919]

oh lord this was helpful. i just figured out the solo to smells like teen spirit because of the minor pentatonic scale!

[@georgecolombo]

A fabulous video. I'm a complete beginner and it's just what I was looking for. Extremely clear and explanatory.

[@bingus929]

been playing for 10 year and i just leveled up so fast.

[@justcallmed933]

Me: **already playing guitar for 9 years** Also me seeing the title: _Wow, interesting_

[@BassOutcast]

Haha same. 11 years here and I just came for the sick Duo-Sonic

[@nickbrooks1886]

I’ve been playing by ear for 30+ years, I’m just now studying my fretboard and introducing theory to myself. As I’ve no doubt plateaued. This video has been unbelievably presented. Learning the 3rds,5ths intervals etc, and how they’re presented is so appreciated. More!

[@lutzkunstler1297]

Hello from a 66 year old beginner, I just got my first electric guitar and never thought I would hold any guitar in my hands! But here we go I started and I like to say thank you for you very friendly and helpful tips, I shall try it out tonight, but I just wish my fingers were as flexible as yours ! Many thanks again

[@leohorishny9561]

Robert Preston had that same technique in The Music Man!😉

[@williamgoodyear5333]

Hi Ayla: I just wanted you to know that I really enjoy your lessons and I get something new from them every time I see you in action. I am 77 years old and have always wanted to play. Maybe this is the time and watching you makes it seem so possible. I really love watching you playing Carlos Santana and others so beautifully. You are a total inspiration for me. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas. Bill Goodyear

[@quincyndekwe]

Hey I'm a beginner and what I noticed the biggest challenge for me is is not putting my finger on an extra string while trying to hold two or three others. for example trying to only hold 4,3,2 when playing B flat (I'm learning 'When I was your man' by Bruno Mars) and not hold the 1. Do you have any exercises or advice for how to practice this? Or is it something I'll learn as I go? Thanks. Dope video btw.

[@kerishannon775]

Hi Ayla. I just wanted to say I really love your videos. I am a beginner, 3 years now. I must admit I have not been very enthused about practicing scales. My idea has been to learn a song and eventually I will know the scales. Lately I have been learning "No More Tears". The solo is in 3 parts; a pre-solo and the main solo which is in two distinct parts. The pre-solo and the last part of the main solo were easy to learn as they followed a pattern. The first part of the main solo gave me a lot of trouble as I could not perceive a pattern. Then I watched this video and realized that part of the solo was in D minor pentatonic. Once I realized that, then I could remember how the solo went, and even adlib a little as long as I stayed in that scale.

[@carlswanson1919]

i am truly amazed at the minor pentatonic scale shape.

[@muenchhausenmusic]

Point four is actually the most important point for me as a guitar teacher right now. Finding songs for all kinds of things I want to teach. Chords, scales, strumming patterns, what have you. Everything should be connected to actual music imo. But that is a lot of work. Also, Ayla, thanks for the tipp of saying the degrees out loud while playing a scale. That feels like a very valuable thing!

[@Cazna-t5c]

Wholeheartedly agree.. Nailed it

[@alexanez2777]

Wonderful video. She is articulate and knowledgeable.

[@amitspecially]

Love the way you teach. First time in 3 years i think i am starting to understand my guitar and love it even more. ❤

[@marcusadams8067]

Fantastic. Thank you. Just starting guitar and I’m 65! 👍

[@douglaswilliams698]

I really enjoy listening to the soft spoken down-to-earth way that you present your knowledge... No pretense, just sincere and simple helps and style that gives the beginner hope, that perhaps one day, they will be able to succeed in their attempt to master skills that at first seemed to be unreachable. I have watched many teachers as they try to convey their methods but so far, you have impressed me the most. Thank you!

[@fasileyes]

Best guitar 🎸 teacher I ever came across on KZbin. Plus a great personality....

[@rockinvida1960]

She is the real deal. A stunning talent that will only get better and better. Wonderful teacher too.

[@reidtillery2856]

Absolutely gifted instructor with warmth and personality.

[@HeadlinesHighlights]

Look, it's the girl from Ludic

[@amadorfgalvez4663]

I'm from México, and 70 Yeats old,I really whis to have a teacher like back on those years ,congratulations my friend, your wonderful!!✌🥰😁🎸🎼

[@johnkim1043]

I think your authenticity is compelling. Gonna add these 4 skills in my training. Thanks 🙂

[@sbingham1979]

This is so helpful and clear and your attitude is so peaceful, calm and friendly. Thank you so much for this!

[@1mihayes]

I just love how she anticipates questions that beginners have concerning different skills and takes the time to explain “in plain words” what’s needed. So articulate and incredibly helpful to me. Thank you for your work! I learned something today that no one has ever taught me about 3rds, 5ths, etc., intervals. Every other “teacher” just assumes you know already.

[@bitterale72]

OMG. You're the first person who actually makes sense of these guitar/music blood blah😱😱 Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@aguyana]

She is an amazing guitar teacher who makes guitar crystal clear and easy. Also a beautiful human being inside out. Love you Ayla! Keep posting please.

[@bk_rain7254]

I'm not even a musician, but I still like listening to her, she is so nice.

[@michaelmartin5623]

I really appreciate your very laid back approach to teaching guitar. Also how you are able to breakdown complicated and/or confusing musical concepts and make them much easier to understand. Thank you and keep up the good work!!

[@RonGross52]

She is a fantastic teacher.

[@stirlinghowe]

I've been playing for over 10 years and am technically beyond these scales, but I never had the theory background. That interval exercise is a paradigm shift for me lol

[@miketuttlesmusic]

I’ve been playing guitar for 35 years. I make a living playing guitar. And I love watching her stuff! I always find something that I can use.

[@daviddemar8749]

I've written this before. She was an amazing musician as a 14 year old and now she's also a fantastic, humble teacher just barely in her 20s. What a mitzvah it is that she has chosen to do this for us 😊❤🎼🎵🎶🎵🎸

[@james8156]

Thank you❤️

[@rdetwiler5589]

Ayla is awesome! I have finally found a channel with a mellow teacher that KNOWS what they need to teach! A real "down-to-earth" person! Thanks, Ayla! 😀

[@drn1023]

I'm 66. I've been "messing around" with guitar off and on since I was 14. Mostly acoustic. I know the chords to popular songs from my teens well enough for sing alongs. But never learned to really "play" and improvise. I took personal lessons for about a year, but ahand operation stopped that. I've been going through the internet trying to find a teacher that I connected with. You are amazing at communicating information in a supportive and encouraging manner. I am subscribing and if you have more lessons or patreon or anything like that, I'm in. The highest compliment I can give is to say I would send my grandkids to you for lessons if you were near me. And I would. 🎸💗

[@ratmoneyg]

Super helpful. About the most helpful beginner tips I've found that I'm not already doing. What a unique perspective/ideas. Thank you, will be subscribing 🙌

[@MusoraOfficial]

So glad you found this helpful 😊

[@Mujahideen68]

You are real honest guitarist teacher thank you so much for your time ☺️🎉👏

[@user-vv4lo5yz3h]

Great video/advice! Love the quote "your favorite guitarist were once beginners" 🙏

[@lucasbibby1982]

This video won me over. New subscriber here

[@olaljungmark1796]

Thank you for giving me hope to someday master this instrument, absolutely love your way of teaching and your generous tips and advice.

[@bobm515]

Ayla I love the fact that you don't have any "jump cuts" in your video. When you make an edit you cut to a close up or back to a wide shot. Just like the pros.

[@chrissanchez6992]

Thank you for teaching me as a child learning 💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@ArgathosSnake]

In 14 minutes she teached what a lot of guitar teachers can't explain even in months!! Congrats for such a nice instructional vid!

[@raulrodrigueznyc]

She's very authentic and knows her stuff. Well done!!!

[@robs6692]

My discovery of the week : Ayla's golden teaching voice

[@Chinmaya93]

Such a warm person. I'd learn anything from you.

[@MusoraOfficial]

What do you wish YOU knew when you first started learning guitar?

[@natinaeltalks64.5k8]

How much time its take

[@Greg-vd5om]

How addicting it can be......in a very good way!.....:)

[@shoots007]

Literally what she just covered so eloquently!

[@joebryant8500]

Don't compare yourself to your favourite guitarists, measure yourself by how far you have progressed.

[@MusoraOfficial]

​@@natinaeltalks64.5k8 Honestly, that's such a good point! But it's important to find what inspires you to keep on playing guitar so you can enjoy it every step of the way.

[@martinagnardahl]

Not only You remind me of my younger sister, You actually made me understand how those scales work! Thank You!

[@davedavis7589]

a 10/10 from me - The way you calmly explain things, puts you leaps and bounds ahead of the pack..... I'm staggered that someone so young can be this good ....

[@timothy2318]

You are the happiest person. I love learning from you. Thanks for teaching me how to solo.

[@cameronmonague2361]

I've seen many teachers on line trying to teach basics and can honestly say this one is absolutely the best by far...her style is simple yet comprehensive at the same time...many new players will enjoy what they're playing much sooner thanks to these lessons...keep posting more lessons please! PS: you are beautiful!

[@fr_Panchum]

Loved the way you explained, Always follow your guidance, A gifted Teacher Be Blessed🎸💖

[@bclmax]

im still blown away by minor pentatonic shape playng with a major chord video....

[@NomNomm6063]

Thank you! ✌️

[@tonypotter1949]

I've been playing for many years, and I wish I’d had this knowledge you have shared way back then! I’m totally self taught, and it took me years to learn these things.. Excellent videos. And Jimi Hendrix was also a great influence on me too!

[@billytorney6336]

This girl is awesome she's a great teacher thank you so refreshing🎸🎸🎸