HOW TO PLAY PEGAO TOMMY EMMANUEL

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[@GuitarPilgrim]

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[@ef232]

Hey bro, can you react to Paco de Lucia?

[@CharlieMcowan]

I started playing the guitar c. 1964 when I was about 8. Unsurprisingly, the types of video I tend to watch a lot of on YT all have to do with guitar-related stuff. This is among the very best I've seen. Someone knowledgeable, with excellent advice, a clear explanation and presentation. Someone who can actually play really well and knows their stuff, for a change. Congratulations.

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

Guitar Pilgrim Muscles do not have memory, it’s the motor cortex of the brain, precentral gyrus. You entrain the part of the brain, proprioceptively, that controls a particular area to perform a fine motor function. The map of the body occupying the regions, with area size corresponding to the particular finesse that is required of motor movements needed, is called the homunculus.

[@UTOTINONG_TINO]

Why don't try to feature Michael Hedges?

[@markraley2752]

I was trying to learn Skunk Baxter's lead to Realin' in the Years when I discovered just what you're talking about. I had to relearn it slowly. Great videos by the way!

[@GuitarSongsMasters]

Awesome video. Personally what I like the most about Tommy Emmanuel that so many others lack... Is the fact that he always has this HUGE SMILE on his face while playing. It makes it even way more fun to listen to him!

[@tashtaylor1181]

That smile is priceless!

[@steveb9325]

Well put! That's what it's all about!!!! That smile says: yes!!! All that practice and dedication has paid off!!! I'm having so much fun playing my music and giving other people enjoyment ! Forgetting their troubles for awhile!

[@tosgem]

I find it annoying

[@cocolossal69]

He always looks like he's having the best time when he plays, I love that about him too.

[@coryCuc]

@@tosgem Cool

[@burnerjack01]

I was thinking of picking up the guitar. Until I saw this. I'm sticking with the triangle.

[@l8tapex]

I have a crazy good Tambourine...

[@annbugbee5623]

YEAH I LOVE THE GUITAR AND YES LITTLE WALTER, MICK JAGGER ARE THE BEST,I'VE EVER SEEN LIVE,ABSOLUTELY LOVE. LIVING IN A GHOST TOWN, MAN I WANT THAT NEW ALBUM, WALTER B,MEMPHIS

[@ElKolovichi]

You have all chances to get into Dragonforce band, if you'll practice your triangle enough time

[@kamealex]

I'm thinking about removing one of the three sides, actually.

[@theo9952]

He is a great virtuoso of the guitar, but you know, there is so much great music one can play and do justice to, without being Tommy Emmanuel. So why quit the guitar ?

[@dorianponcela9680]

Tommy Emmanuel is an alien when he plays, but your cover of the same song was amazing as well.

[@uchihaitachi27]

Tommy Emmanuel is not human, I mean seriously, he is hands down the greatest acoustic guitar player of all time, his Colorado performance in 2006 is only one of the many examples of why he deserve spot N1 in acoustic world Also he's so much humble, he enjoy helping the others, and and give them his time, a signature of a true musician and someone who ignore others the second he smell some fame He one day help a young fan of him "Frano" to get spotlight by inviting and playing with him and even giving him the front line while backing up, no need to dig in to much to understand why people love him, a true legend and I am truly happy that you make a video about him because I think he's in my opinion so underrated among those who don't know him Thanks to this wonderful video Tom PS:if you got an Email by chance with a name similar to mine it's me 😁

[@RC32Smiths01]

Given that you made one on Tommy Emmanuel, I was wondering if you could so a video on Chet Atkins! Mr. Guitar himself was quite an inspiration to Tommy and to all of us in so many ways! Awesome work as always

[@wideangle1238]

Guitar Pilgrim, you have a positive demeanour and are someone who most people would want to learn from. Thanks. A good adage for this lesson would be “Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today”

[@jasonkeith9317]

Tommy is one of the greatest guitarists on the planet and a really nice guy as well I hear.

[@ghfdt368]

What I love about tommy emmanuel is that even if you can't play at his speed or even do all his precussive stuff. He has so many great riffs and ideas that you can steal and practice at a slower pace and really make it sound amazing. So dont ever feel down! Tommy does the opposite for me, he makes me inspired! and in all his tutorials he says to practice slowly and build it up. He really wants others to succeed and he loves to teach people how to play his style and songs.

[@Xubuntu47]

I had the privilege of seeing TE live in 1996 in Pattaya, Thailand at the first Thailand International Jazz Festival. I then attended his workshop in Bangkok, my home at time. His guitar still had all of its finish...

[@glennlilley8608]

The single best bit of advice 95%of people ignore! Keep up the good work old boy

[@garyleahy4537]

I love everything about Tommy Emmanuel. Have seen so many of his videos and love them all. How he treats other guitar players, beginner to pro and treats them all as equals

[@marynoonan6111]

I loved the way you played it too. Less frantic more melodic. Really lovely 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@natwally7869]

I saw Tommy E live in Kalgoorlie in Western Australia in the 90s and he was amazing. He played an original of his called Initiation that is one of the most incredible things I have seen. The way he used his guitar to make all the sounds in that song was/is amazing. See if you can find it on KZbin and have a listen.

[@lethaihien12345]

it always confuses me whenever I see a "top guitarists" list that doesn't have Tommy (which actually happens a lot). It's like when they make the list, they only take (electric) guitar soloists into consideration, the ones like Steve Vai, Jimi Hendrix or Slash, and acoustic guitarists are somehow always ignored. For me, if there's an absolute list of top guitar players of all time, Tommy must be at least in top 5.

[@alexandermikoyan9171]

Tommy's electric guitar playing is also great!

[@paulfrank9725]

Tommy is such a master!!!! Thank you Thom for turning me on to his music!!!!!!

[@devilsadvocate2548]

Plus Tommy is one of only 5 Chet Atkins certified guitar players. ;-)

[@fearnobeer9077]

Steve vai rates Tommy as one of the best

[@iadorasjourney]

What you’re pointing out regarding practicing at a slow tempo here is an absolute game changing fact. It’s not only valid for music but also for the everyday life we live and our wish fulfillment. As our subconscious is a recording machine, if it’s fed it with the wrong messages and strategies (playing at a fast tempo) it will lead us to frustration and unsatisfying feelings... Thanks for making this!

[@rykehuss3435]

If you can play it slow, you can play it fast

[@amannotnamedsteve9363]

Theory, nay, fact: Tommy Emmanual is never not in the zone. Heard stories about Tommy - he practices upwards of 6 hours a day despite touring with an insane schedule (think I heard an interview where he said he plays about 200 shows a year or something to that manner??)

[@mrssriplo1]

300 actually... Till this whole craziness started.

[@lotnik1976]

Mr Emmanuel is one of the greatest virtuoso alive... but also he is a Good Soul - very positive giving people a lot of joy Amazing especially during such gloomy times... your work is the same - giving positive spirit thru guitar playing and teaching :) thumbs up ! greetings from Rheinland Pflaz Germany :)

[@coryCuc]

Absolutely! He's one of the most genuinely authentic and nicest people you'll ever meet. The amount of time he gives to his fans before and after shows is amazing. He loves music and loves spreading his knowledge and love of music even more. There's not a mean bone in that guy's body.

[@morganperkins8280]

Please more !!! I would love to see u take on his version of classical gas

[@brettcummins3386]

I love this! Tommy has to be one of the best ever - incredibly difficult to emmulate.

[@SFCB1954]

One legend explaining the other. Well done GP! It is a pleasure watching and listening to your channel.

[@OlivL0live]

Lovely interpretation at the end, you really know how to make us have new crushes for less known songs!

[@mikecollins2479]

You inspire me...Am a long time fan of Tommy, live concerts, tapes, U-tube: your insight regarding practicing is a slap on the forehead moments for me. LOL about lightening speed. i'll keep watching THX>

[@JeremyKing-el4rf]

NO RETIREMENT FOR YOU PILGRIM!!! You're an amazing guitarist and a superb teacher. Thank you!

[@KevinWilliams-mc4qx]

I'm sure Tommy will watch this video and have a really good chuckle. Awesome!

[@And-Then-This]

When you slam the video off, the look on your face! GREAT GPilgim....love you man.....what a blessing.

[@heraldeventsandfilms5970]

Ten years ago I worked as a compere at a guitar festival in Scotland and shared accommodation with Tommy. After his performance. he kept playing, in the green room, in a church hall nearby and back at the house where local people gave the participants hospitality. Over dinner, a plate of shepherd's pie (Keith Richards favourite), I savoured it for a moment and said 'You can really taste the shepherd.' Sitting opposite me, it was a wonder Tommy didn't choke on a portion, such was the laughter at the table. It became the catch-phrase for the festival. Tommy laughs a lot and so do I. He is a lovely guy. I gave him my Australia rugby shirt and wished him all the best. It is really nice to see him held in such high esteem. Wherever he is right now, he will be playing and laughing.

[@dookieday1]

I have been lucky to see tommy play live in the early 90,s, from then on I was hooked, his brother Phil was an absolute jem of a player.

[@ΠαυλήςΟχιαλλακακαονοματα]

I found your channel from your ccr cotton fields lesson and I kept watching more videos of yours mostly about different guitarists and I learned so much new stuff from you like new guitarists I inspired from. Thank you so much. You're doing a great job!!! Also I liked this video a lot you put more commedy in and i had more fun watching it.

[@jim9637]

Here's a fun fact: Pegao is what Puerto Rican's (Jose Feliciano) call the hard crusty stuff in the bottom of the rice cooking pot.

[@juancarlosmaciasmoreno4713]

In 1984 I was working as a chauffeur for Jose Feliciano when he came Mexico City to play some shows for Miss Mexico, what a wonderful person. I was 18 years and gave me a great time and tip.

[@jrlopez4341]

Thank God you didn’t retire because I love watching you I play a lot of Tommy Emmanuel songs and yes it is hard but I already know the chords and then playing chat Atkins music for a long time

[@woodstoney]

That was really nicely explained and played!! There might actually be a chance for us mere mortals to learn a new piece!!

[@bsrobinson]

I've just discovered your videos and I'm so happy! Amazing presentation and the song is sublime!

[@chirilas5217]

Wow!! You are also a great virtuoso like Tommy. Admirable your virtuosity my friend. Great job, sincere congratulations.👏👏👍👍👍

[@oldshoe1]

The 62 dislikes are the players still stuck on power chords. 😁

[@yadurocky]

😅😅😅😅

[@BaresEatBeats]

The dislikes are from people who want to see genuine reactions and not OTT dramatic edits.

[@RobKL2008]

You are undoubtedly the best sensible player with perfect synchronicity between, feel, left and right hand and full body. Totally natural, which I have never encountered before on youtube ever.. A miracle

[@Salehalanazi-7]

The fact that you even made a video about him is absolutely courageous. You're an amazing person

[@geo.cgeier3435]

Great job! Beautiful, love your work and passion and your videos are much appreciated and entertaining!

[@ozboomer_au]

Hope you caught Tommy's live session on Facebook on the weekend... He's doing it again next week, too... Thanks for your ongoing videos... Always a joy, man... :)

[@gheffz]

Beautiful rendition ... great advice! Thank you.

[@robertlemoine3500]

Outstanding Pilgrim, your a talented individual.thankyou

[@jimporter3414]

I had the pleasure of meeting Tommy recently and found that he is not only an exceptional player but also is a really nice person. And he truly seems to enjoy his performing.

[@ciarancooling3014]

Nice work dude, always excellent content and music, saw mr Emmanuel a few months ago live and he was truly stupendous

[@timotheusmiller]

I keep looking for additional like buttons, but alas, there's just the one...

[@napadave58]

You nailed me. It seems that every time I go to play a newer, difficult thing that I’m learning, I go way too fast (excitement? nerves?) I fall all over myself and it sounds like shit. Thanks for the reminder to ease up a bit. A lot.

[@ErnestWarrior-dd6ro]

Absolutely Awesome Guitarist , I shared the stage with him at Adelaide Festival Theatre, I still have the DVD today.

[@vladicaradojevic4453]

Mostly of all, you are a great person. Always sound fantastic, but it comes directly from your pure warm soul. You do not act. You PLAY. Thank you.

[@DlmlZ]

You are really a great guitar teacher and musician too! Well done video as always! Thanks for sharing! Wishing you and your beloved ones a peaceful happy easter! Stay healthy!

[@brettneuberger6466]

Soooo helpful. We should apply that wisdom to everything we do. BTW....you’ve got the best guitar channel on YT. Only a matter of time until you hit the tipping point.

[@lwoodt1]

We all love Tommy , but you are not to shabby either sir. Always great vidoe's.

[@johnnybx3254]

So very much fun and wisdom combined 👍👏🤠

[@petermarkovic8837]

Have seen him play numerous times, also with his brother Phil years ago, there s no one like them, not even close. RIP Phil

[@alexjames1146]

I remember seeing the Emmanuel Brothers at the Greengate Hotel in Killara quite a few times. They were a great evening out. More of a variety show.

[@justarandomguy9021]

Man, I really love your videos! Although I can't play any of this stuff (yet!) it's still loads of fun to watch. Keep on doing what you do! You rock.

[@pmR32red]

When I was a young guy in Australia back in the early 1970’s I would spend Sunday afternoons in the Beer garden on my local hotel watching The Emmanuel Brothers...Tommy and Phil. RIP Phil

[@thesimpleeastern]

He also seems like a very clam and helpful person. I have seen his videos here.

[@guitarslash33]

Watched the John Mayer video and now this one, instant subscribe, love these videos, your passion just makes it complete

[@djol3336]

You are reading my mind with your videos and ppl in them

[@burjeduro]

You, my friend, have won a new subscriber for your muscle memory tip. Thanks a lot!

[@spatialfrance]

Excellent, very humoristic and good playing. I love T-E, I think he is the best acoustic player.

[@simonandrews7171]

Good tip in the slow practice. 🙏🏻😊

[@dab9122]

I watched Tommy and his brother Phil live 40 years ago and they were just as good back then as today, RIP Phil...

[@StefanGBucher]

Thank you for the Spaceballs reference! May the Schwartz be with us all.

[@joejones4237]

You are a fantastic teacher , Thanks

[@MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA]

Nice work! Brilliant ! Merci beaucoup !❤️🎶

[@BromptonTraveler]

...and that is about 99.9% of the times he plays. I have seen him 15 times live and each time I was awed by the end.

[@michaelloughlin9188]

I have seen Tommy live a couple of times and was lucky enough to meet him - I was introduced to him as a fellow guitar player (i’ve played in loads of pub bands); i felt a little inadequate - in my opinion he is the best guitar player in the world - all i could manage to say was ‘your guitar seems to have more notes than mine.....’ he’s a really nice genuine man and an incredible talent.

[@SquigglyBeasst]

Love your videos! They're always so bright and positive.

[@jaaph5155]

Billy Strings is out there, Thom. The cleanliness of his touch is unbelievable. Found him through Tommy E. And found the latter through you! Thanks man. Oh, and about making faces: Billy Strings! playing with TE

[@rexturner4728]

I tried to click the like button 50 times but it just keeps going on & off.😁 I do love Tommy, but the likes are for your teaching, passion, production & humor. Already a Patreon. Keep it up. Love your stuff! BTW you nailed one of my problems ...playing too fast too soon. "Ludicrous speed"...Lol...When I heard that I knew where you were going. You did NOT disappoint!😂

[@catkeys6911]

Excellent video!! What you say about practicing slow- and especially the astute explanation regarding muscle memory goes with ANY instrument. I play keyboard (piano, mostly), and I found that, through nothing more than sheer laziness, I had learned one or two pieces that I have played for YEARS not all that well- every time, screwing up the fast parts, because I'd not had the patience to really just slow down, and get them right. So, finally, I "bit the bullet", and practiced it over and over again, SLOWLY speeding it up- never by more than I could without starting to screw it up. FINALLY, the error-free version got etched into my motor memory (i.e., it moves from the cerebrum to the much simpler and, hence FASTER cerebellum -where complex "automatic" motor direction is stored-). Now, since I no longer need to be CONSCIOUS of what my fingers are doing, it goes nice and fast without error.

[@DeKeup]

Great video again, especially your message to have fun and not compare yourself with the best players in the world like Tommy Emmanuel. You have a great technique yourself. Greetings from Holland

[@joshyouah489]

tommy emmanuel is an all around guitarist jazz.blues.rock country...he mainly do fingerstyle on acoustic but also rocks and shred on a telecaster..

[@kickinbackinOC]

Guitar Pilgrim, has to be one of the best, most inspiring teachers anywhere

[@iansing5278]

Thanks Jose, Thanks Tommy, Guitar Pilgrim, that was beautiful...

[@TheKeithandre]

I discovered him in 2007 when came to Hatteras island, I missed him first time but my daughter bought “Only” album for me, he taught the audience to buy thumbprint in order to finger pic! I’d played for 35 years could never finger pic. I bought one that fit and learned all his songs on that album on a 12 string ,still working out miss steps but advanced my playing 5 times. Finally met him last year at Merle fest while playing with my sons band , my favorite musician next to Mcartney

[@brianholden2724]

Practice slow. My music teacher only said it once and it stuck in my memory forever, "Practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect" Great video!

[@ab4rb870]

I always like, "practice makes permanent."

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Your incredible my friend, I'm not even a guitar player but I could watch you play all day, we learn SO much

[@jrlopez4341]

You’re awesome you tell it like it is thank you people think they have to learn fast but no slow thank you for expressing and sharing awesome awesome

[@kitano0]

After watching a kazillion videos about guitar playing, someone elucidates why practicing slowly is important (something I've never done, by the way). Makes perfect sense that you are "programming" mistakes when you try to practice too fast. That is an incredible point I wished I had learned much earlier.

[@mrssriplo1]

Loved this. Actually got to spend time with him in Hawaii at his guitar camp. Best week of my life!!

[@Luffelas]

you truly are a gifted guitarplayer and singer so inspiring :) thank you for sharing and keep up the good work ;)

[@Red4350]

no denying what Tommy is doing is insanely talented but the slower tempo gives the song a little more life that the fast tempo (while being impressive) takes away imo

[@19brian55]

You sir are a great guitar player, Kudos to you!

[@Alexfocushard]

I like your version better. It has so much more feel. Mate you do great vids. You're great!!! .....

[@darkside5963]

Great job brother slow to burn it in memory thank you

[@GodfreyGuitar]

Great advice! Tommy Emmanuel always preaches slow practice, too.

[@gordonfraser1521]

Great point about muscle memory. Played bass for years in a band and learning a new song/ bass line I would take it slow and concentrate over and over then you get to a stage where your fingers just know without thinking. Just wish I could get my guitar playing to that stage 😆😆

[@thaleschadiarakos196]

Excelent explanation in order to achieve speed *!Muscle memory!* . Please don't retired

[@michaelgallagher3640]

If you ever get a chance to see him live DO IT. Even non-players come away with their jaw on da floor.

[@ferpirata76]

As always excellent. Tommy is an amazing guitar player and, most important, an amazing an kind human being. You are also really good. I,ll go very slow to try to catch you 😉

[@eliotpenaloza2863]

The more I see the less I know. Fantastic as always Guitar Pilgrim, greetings from México!

[@stephenhicks826]

Tommy Emmanuel is an undisputed genius but sometimes I think the music takes second place to his virtuosity. I think you put the music first in this piece and played it beautifully.

[@emmapascual8214]

You are just so good, I cant get over your videos

[@kztex]

If you haven't seen him, check out Phil Keaggy. There are plenty of KZbin videos of him playing Fields of Green. Like Tommy, you can see that he truly enjoys what he is doing. They're both obvious masters that are so humble when you talk to them...

[@brianohehir9515]

Great explanation and execution, thanks I will try to improve based on your advice!

[@funkrocker8011]

😂😂😂 looooooooove the reaction at the beginning.

[@JROC2112]

Great advice. Thanks for the videos. Wonderful.

[@mrazmayer]

You deserve al least 2M subscribers.

[@blinberland]

Finally a youtuber brave enough to do a video on the best guitar player in the world tommy emmanuel, he deserves more recognition, thanks for the video!!

[@massimilianopersico1283]

I’d like to meet you because you’re a great teacher and a super nice person 😂 make me laughing a lot

[@berndrebhahn4640]

Man you are right. Practice any instrument over an over! Grandpa ( 70 ) Still practice bass my bass the rest of my Live.😉