Mr Michaud. When I started playing guitar four year ago, I really struggled to break through the whole barre chord hurdle and almost quit after 3 months. Your video about how to condition your fretting hand to strengthen your index finger was the crucial in enabling me to start playing barred chords. Today it's obviously no problem. I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for that. I will always be a fan of yours. Kind regards, Alex
@TomasMichaud2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know Alex. It's good to hear that my lessons made a difference.
@justinludeman8424 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is great. I've been using MuseScore and writing my own Keyboard Vamps (usually hammond organ for through-bar sustain)/Bass/& drums for Jazz/Blues/Bebop/Swing guitar improvisation practice, with the added benefit of improving my composition and rhythm-drums and bass clef writing altogether. This has pointed me to some useful options - thank you. In time I'll have more gear to use my Sonar Software and create my own, especially for my own compositions for backing during solo performances. You've really given me some indispensable ideas😉
@ConwayBob3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tomas, for this great 11-minute bundle of helpful information. I've been sharing it with other guitarists.
@TomasMichaud3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Bob! It's fun making backing tracks this way. I used to record all the instruments but it takes so darn long.
@pogiewogie2 жыл бұрын
Well I just found you tonight from Ireland. Fantastic lesson! You've got a new subscriber here!
@wardengrn7 ай бұрын
I just bought a lekato looper pedal/tuner and had to buy their power supply. Used it a few times and create my own chord progression and can add several layers. Haven't done it but research is on going, you can upload your files to computer with provided cable, or download backing tracks to the pedal as 1, 2, 3, up to 9 loops and then play those as well. Pedal was 20% off and bought cable all in was around $60 or so
@TomasMichaud6 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@patrickbrady83262 жыл бұрын
I like your outlook and approach thank you
@amandadewar97222 жыл бұрын
You were first on the list when I searched this very topic. 🙏🏻 I’m a complete novice in the world of backing tracks - LOVE MUSIC of course, learning slowly (but hopefully surely 😅) the acoustic guitar but because I don’t play fluently.. yet, really need something to work with. I write & write but need music to put it too. This may sound ridiculous 🤔🤣- when we’re talking about free tracks (if I find one that I get a feel for) these can be used by anyone and shared on a public platform? Obviously credit to the original artist who composed it or is there copyright rules imposed?! Help 🙏🏻🤣
@TunaLoopBackingTracks2 жыл бұрын
Great advice Thomas! Let's play and learn some guitar :)
@TomasMichaud2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@fretwiz12 жыл бұрын
Spot on!
@rosscooper85532 жыл бұрын
thank you Tomas , it was very very helpful and straight forward easy to under stand .
@TomasMichaud2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful Ross.
@philipcampion3862 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tomas very helpful. Really.
@craiginker6732 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Would guitar backing tracks work for Harmonica also? Or any suggestions for a backing track website?
@DixMusicStudio Жыл бұрын
Hi Tomas, for about a year I have been producing Backing Track in various styles, in particular Smooth Jazz if it can be useful!
@hamidrezahashemi451510 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your awesome lessons, Tomas. Can you please make a video for the song "run away to mars"? :)
@TomasMichaud10 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! I will check it out :)
@thombaker8796 Жыл бұрын
Using a Hy Vibe guitar I am having a hard time finding acoustic guitar only backing track. I don't want the whole band, just an acoustic guitar to play along with standards of rock, folk, etc. Any thoughts?
@Rumpole10002 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! This was really really good and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much Tom. Love your work.
@TomasMichaud2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@professorjake83692 жыл бұрын
That was so great, thanks so much.
@maryeilerman2060 Жыл бұрын
I play steel drums and am always looking for backtracks that work well with that sound. I play a variety of genres and want to expand my repertoire. Any suggestions??
@danielmcnulty95073 жыл бұрын
Very well done Thank you..
@TomasMichaud3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Daniel! I'm glad you found it helpful.
@trixter26043 жыл бұрын
Hi there , nicely done vid, very good info.... thanks man
@jessicapsalmist82052 жыл бұрын
Can you list the music styles which one can look for plz?
@bobbysbackingtracks2 жыл бұрын
Great Video thanks Tomas!
@TomasMichaud2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Bobby! I'm glad you found it useful.
@teddyshack22733 жыл бұрын
I love this video, very informative while also being high quality. This video needs more views as well as more subscribers. Well Done!
@TomasMichaud3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it TeddyShack!
@sharonrose4245 Жыл бұрын
I wrote a song but I need to put a melody to it please I play guitar
@FolinP2 жыл бұрын
Hello place can anyone help me with the baking track for EL CONDOR PASA but without solo E minor for basking need THX
@oldguy53813 жыл бұрын
Always good to you Thomas, thanks for tour time.
@TomasMichaud3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Old Guy! it's good to see you here too. 😃
@jasonkadhim2 жыл бұрын
You go on KZbin and search how to find backing tracks. video says: search KZbin for backing tracks
@Challender2 жыл бұрын
New sub-Great suggestions, Thank You.
@TomasMichaud2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Eric!
@ruzzelsantingyaman38102 жыл бұрын
If I use it, won't I be plagiarized ?? And its free or payable
@flowdata81062 жыл бұрын
Hey Tomas, i just want to say thank you for this wonderful video. I’ve learned a lot from it. I have one question however. If i do end up creating a band backing track, (for example: one of the eagle’s song but without the guitar part) and i post it on youtube, will i get copyrighted if i do that? Once again, thank you for this video 😊
@TomasMichaud2 жыл бұрын
Yes. The publisher will put ads on the video and share the royalties.
@ArunKumar-up2fz3 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, nice to see you Keep rock MT
@TomasMichaud3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks Arun!
@michelaser3 жыл бұрын
Removing vocals using Audacity or any other dow or means will sound terrible.
@RNicolasRuvalcaba10 ай бұрын
Do you have any tips for finding a lost backing track ? I'll explain. I found a recording of myself playing to a backing track but I guess I didn't book mark it so now I can't find it.
@TomasMichaud10 ай бұрын
I would search the style of music on some backing track sites and go from there first.
@RNicolasRuvalcaba10 ай бұрын
Thanks..
@cansee02 жыл бұрын
I can’t find the link for the other KZbinr you mentioned 9:05
@TomasMichaud2 жыл бұрын
Here's that link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX29i4Oom62sqJI
@cansee02 жыл бұрын
@@TomasMichaud thank you, Tomas
@weswilson9781 Жыл бұрын
Elevated Jam tracks are the best
@ginogonella28043 жыл бұрын
I really try to find guitar backing tracks of songs like "Hero" from weezer or stuff like that, but i only get sites with microtransactions :( You really have to pay if you wanna get backing tracks
@TomasMichaud3 жыл бұрын
It depend what you're looking for. Paying isn't that bad. Everyone has to make a living :)
@garyrobinson80503 жыл бұрын
THIS IS JUST A PROMOTION VID FOR BAND IN A BOX LOL
@TomasMichaud3 жыл бұрын
It could be if I got paid to promote it Gary.
@BluesRootsMusic3 жыл бұрын
All instructional videos that skip content are rubbish!!
@guitarzzero2 жыл бұрын
The Eagles? Really? I'm soooo out.
@JoelDubay4 ай бұрын
Great! Another video on how to rip off people who actually make music, write songs, and create content for the world. Well done.
@peaeater14 ай бұрын
Hardly. If it encourages people to sit and practice then why is that a bad thing?
@JoelDubay4 ай бұрын
@@peaeater1 write your own goddamn music then. Stop ripping off everyone else. That is unless you're paying them a royalty or a dividend… Which I doubt you are
@peaeater14 ай бұрын
@JoelDubay. Oh my. You’re a bit moody, aren’t you? Did you get out of the wrong side of the womb or something?
@videowatcher40064 ай бұрын
@@JoelDubayMusic costs too much so I’m all for using this method
@TomasMichaud4 ай бұрын
If you actually watched the video you would see that I referenced nothing of stealing other people's material. There is a vast amount of FREE backing tracks available from many different sources. I also encouraged people to make their own backing tracks from songs that they already own, which means that they paid for these songs, and using as an example, Audacity, to remove the vocals so you can practice along and learn the song that you paid for, downloaded and now want to learn. I see nothing wrong with that, especially since no one is reproducing this to make a profit and this is purely for educational purposes.
@jasonrankin56173 жыл бұрын
you can find tons of free backing tracks on guitarvoice.com