HOW To Get Better At Guitar Playing

[@rustysguitar1]

Here is a link for the backing track kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHaopJmLYrV2bZYsi=Kf0GNojVvhM0oWQJ. This awesome backing track can help you practice these limitation exercises. Happy jamming everyone.👍

[@cowboygypsey]

Thank you for your contribution, I , just turned 70 and didn't think I would make it this far, I started playing when I was 16, and I've never stopped learning, I suffer from chronic pain, (the pain you can't see), not asking for pity, just saying if it wasn't for this community of guitarists. i.e, you, Tim Pierce, Mark Zebel, Paul David's, Brett Papa, and especially Brett Kingman, I probably would have done the wrong thing? Thank you one and all. Love Lachlan.

[@rustysguitar1]

That is a great list of players and teachers! I’m humbled to even be mentioned in the same sentence with them! I still learn a lot from them myself thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! Have a rockin weekend, buddy👍

[@johnrudy9404]

Just keep punching.😮😊

[@chucklutter7399]

You are not alone. Playing is painful, not playing too for me. Keep on playing brother!

[@jbin2756]

Rusty thank you for an amazing lesson. You are a natural teacher...

[@rustysguitar1]

Much appreciated! Thank you ✌️

[@user-ts1mw1xh4i]

Rise and shine Rusty's 1st day of June starting off Right much ❤ 🌴 ⛵ 🐟 🏖️ 🌊 🎸 🎶 ❤TX

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Jay! Thanks a lot for checking in✌️

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

I still agree that less is almost always more, Rusty - have a great weekend!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Karen! Happy Sunday 🙏

[@trinity95624]

Best instructional guitar video in a long time. Watch it twice.

[@rustysguitar1]

I really appreciate that! I’m glad to hear it. Thanks so much.👍

[@mikekelly854]

Your one hell of a guitar player & teacher. Well impressed Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that mate! Have a rockin weekend! Thanks 👍

[@deanofrankenstein6391]

Rusty delivering straight up quality content in an easy to digest manner. Respect. 👊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Deano!!! I appreciate it bro 😎

[@ronaldjosephgabuni7577]

I'm starting to learn my guitar. Thanks to you.

[@rustysguitar1]

Let’s keep working on this stuff Ronald. Thanks for watching my lessons!👍

[@jetarocruz6624]

Rusty aint rusty .best advise i got from almost a yr trying to learn guitar. big thanks sir

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that! Thank you 👍

[@CD_Character]

Another perfect backing track to support another good lesson.

[@rustysguitar1]

Lots of great backing tracks on that channel! Thank you for checking out the video. Talk to you soon.👍

[@rnarizona9686]

This is very good advice. I know that I'm frequently guilty of playing all up and down the neck, just because I learned my scales, and never thought I'd be able to. But you're right--this is how you make some music.

[@rustysguitar1]

We need those scales for structure but we just need create phrases within those scales. Easier said than done!!! Thanks so much for checking out the video! Talk to you soon buddy 👍

[@haioiii]

Rusty, you’re my favorite teacher. Love this channel and your Rusty’s worship guitar channel! I thank God for your ministry to other musicians!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m really glad to hear that! I appreciate all your support of my channels!!! Enjoy your Sunday 🙏

[@luisvolpon1598]

It is awesome how you make complex things simple, and easy for all of us to practice and improve our musicality and techniques. You are a fantastic teacher. I wish I had known these things when I started playing, decades ago! Thanks a lot for helping us. 🎸🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

We needed lessons like this many years ago!!! Thanks for the comment Luis! I’m happy to help! Thanks ✌️

[@chrisgcolling]

You’re teaching is absolute gold. Thank you rusty 🎸 🇬🇧

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much! Good to hear from you Chris 👍

[@gregb6387]

You really are one of the best teachers on the internet. Thank you for sharing, Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

I really appreciate that Greg!!! Means a lot to me brother! Thank you checking out my videos. Talk to you soon Greg👍

[@JMarkJones]

Rusty your lessons are amazing. I'm 62, played since I was 12. I should be way better, but I would call myself a solid intermediate. So many things you are showing me are kicking me out of this notion of "I'm as good as I'll ever be." Your easy going yet passionate style really resonate with me. Thank you brother.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m really glad we are connecting MJ!!! It’s exciting that you’re moving forward. Thanks a lot for the comment! Talk to you soon buddy 👍

[@johncraven1168]

Another A List lesson, less is best....way to go Brother Rust !!

[@rustysguitar1]

Ya man! Thanks so much for checking out the lesson John👍

[@martinandersson5833]

Great advice Rusty. This should be taught early on. 👏👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Martin!!! You’re right buddy 👍

[@bloozman]

Great lesson. Thank you. Keep it simple rules. 🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the comment 🤛

[@dougbennett7881]

Exactly! I've been doing exactly this but I need examples to help me make what I play more musical and you do that in this video. Thank you, sir. Have a great weekend Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you got something from the video, Doug! Thanks so much and have a great weekend also👍

[@billywolf8865]

Yessiree, this one really helps pull the landing gear up into the jet after leaving the runway!! Much love to you brother.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s a good one BW!!! I like that. Thanks a lot checking in! Later bro 😎

[@jodyinalaska1]

Thanks Rusty. Another great and insightful lesson. Appreciate your teaching and willingness to share. Time to go practice! 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome!! I’m really glad you liked the lesson. I hope your practice goes well! Keep rockin ✌️

[@mikestroud9969]

Nice guitar buddy have a nice day 👏👏🎸🎸💯. Your getting close to 100 k subscribers. Nice 🙂👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking out the video Mike! It is hard to believe 100,000! Wow! I appreciate all your support! 👍

[@cathybroadus4411]

I do my part. I praise his name in all my groups.

[@Robowx]

Thank you so much Rusty for taking the time to do these lessons and on your other channel as well!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

I enjoy making the video lessons! Thanks so much for all of your support. And I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment 👍

[@ColourfulEnergy]

This is brilliant advice and great exercises for improving guitar techniques.👍🎸 Have a good weekend, Rusty!😊👍❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Colourful Girl! Have a good weekend❤️

[@paulkelly6853]

Great lesson Rusty.........big thanks Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

Much appreciated, Paul! Thanks, buddy👍

[@jasonwojcik]

I do a great job of limiting myself without thinking. Now, I need to think about limiting myself further😂😂😂😂 Great content as always, Rusty! Thank you for sharing and have an awesome weekend.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s a good one Jason 😂 Thanks. Enjoy your weekend also✌️

[@cathybroadus4411]

You play so beautifully, I lose track of time and space. I forget, oh yeah, I could learn this. To a degree. Rusty you gotta whole lot of funkiness that some of us won’t get to. You have me on such a solid foundation now, all I can do is grow. And I don’t mind the incremental steps.

[@rustysguitar1]

I love this comment Cathy!!! I’d like when you said funkiness!😂 I had a blast making this video today! It’s great to share the Guitar journey with you. Have a great weekend.❤️

[@wolfrost9819]

I'd love to be able to do this.. 😢

[@dmbar1953]

Hey Rusty. I can’t thank you enough for all these super helpful, brief and very enjoyable lessons.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad that the lessons are helpful to you! Thanks a lot, buddy👍

[@Cowboy-e1c]

Thank you Rusty 😊❤

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Jim! Thanks 👍

[@peteb5889]

Starting off the new month with an excellent lesson. I think it's the passion you inject into your playing that sets you apart from the others I've followed....(& the tone!). Thanks once again.

[@rustysguitar1]

I definitely love what I do! And I’m glad it shows in my lessons and playing. Thanks so much, Pete. I appreciate the comment👍

[@douggauzy6258]

Great Lesson . I love the tone you seem to always get . Really sounds good .

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Doug! A good tone is definitely inspiring!!! Keep rockin my friend ✌️

[@Gene_Cali]

Thanks Rusty, Congrats on 100K subs! Keep up the good work. Music unites us all.👍🎸🎶

[@rustysguitar1]

Not there yet. Thanks for watching.👍

[@lylewallace9022]

Thank you rusty. I appreciate the lessons. What difference you make th e lesson easy. God bless

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Thanks a lot! Happy Sunday 🙏

[@larryk3408]

Another great lesson. Things that we do, hopefully. But could do a lot better if we pay more attention to 'bending, vibrato hammer ons and pull offs'. Important stuff we don't pay enough attention to. The older we get the more reminders we need. Thanks again Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s right Larry! Thanks a lot for watching 👍

[@dandd0104]

Hi Rusty, I love your way of playing and teatching. You 're great! Wishes from France. Keep it up man!

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings from Chicago! Thanks for stopping by the channel buddy. Happy Sunday.🙏

[@meloalvarez]

Greetings from Mexico !!!! AMAZING TEACHER!

[@rustysguitar1]

Greetings from Chicago! Thank you ✌️

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

You have a great teaching style!

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Jerry! Thank you bro 😎

[@martynspooner5822]

Thanks as always, another little tip I should have learned so long ago but now is a good time too. Cheers

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re right mate! But at least we are moving forward now! Enjoy your Sunday🙏 Cheers 👍

[@meldeer6253]

thank you Rusty i realy like these lessons it realy helps me the backing track is ausom to thank you for all you do for us

[@rustysguitar1]

Your welcome! Fun stuff here! Thank you for watching 👍

[@chucklutter7399]

Thank you once again for yet another great lesson. Also again I really enjoy listening to your original music used for examples for the lesson. I would love to have a cd to listen to, hint hint. Thanks again for sharing your experience knowledge and passion with those of us trying to make music. BEST AND PEACE

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Chuck!!! The ideas I use in these videos are really just improvised. Maybe someday I’ve record some stuff. I really appreciate all your support to my channel. Talk to you soon, buddy.👍

[@charlesking6476]

Brilliant … again Rustman

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot CK!!! Later buddy ✌️

[@user-ht1fk8bn3m]

Thank you!!great lesson and rule of thumb!!cheers

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! And thank you kindly 👍

[@jameswelch4959]

Great lesson Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, James👍

[@ronnieo6867]

Thanks again for an eye opening concept. Great job sir. 👏👏🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Thanks Ronnie 🤛

[@josemanuelhernandez9435]

Gracias Rusty por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros!! Un saludo desde España!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Gracias Jose! Greetings from Chicago and thanks for checking out my lessons👍

[@whandsy2689]

Another good video rusty. I’ve been watching from the early days with around 3k subscribers. Great to see the channel growing and 100k + subscribers will soon arrive. Well deserved 👏 keep em coming.

[@rustysguitar1]

That means a lot to me! Thanks so much for your continued support! I appreciate this encouraging message!!! Enjoy your weekend brother ✌️

[@nelsontang1055]

Good one, good teaching, small phrases, Rusty cool teacher!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on bro 😎 Thanks 👍

[@jeffro.]

Geez, Rusty! That's profound. I'm only up to 2:02 but already what you've said has got me thinking about my own practice. When I started playing triads & double-stops instead of chords, it sounded better. And it freed up my other fingers to do other things, like mute, pull-ons/pull-offs, etc. Not to mention, the notes I do play just sound better, more defined. It also allows me to do a technique, I don't know how to describe it, but I can string the notes together more closely so that it's almost like following each note as it goes up or down, and each voice is moving differently, so it sounds more complicated and melodious. (I hope that last part makes sense. It would be easier to demonstrate, but obviously I can't do that in text, lol.) Now I'll go finish the video.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Jeffro, I like how you said it freed up your fingers to do other things!!! I’m going to use that line in my videos coming up😂 It sounds like you’re really moving forward buddy! Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos! Catch you later 🤛

[@jimholmes341]

Great stuff, like always you share some very valuable material Rusty!Thank you🤟

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, Jim! Good to hear from you and enjoy your weekend✌️

[@lefty5string]

good luck getting your 100k with this video Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for all your support my brother ✌️

[@Pathological_Flyer]

I really like the tone of your guitar in this video !

[@rustysguitar1]

Awesome! I’m glad to hear that! Thanks so much for checking out the video👍

[@scoobydoo4087]

Terrific lesson. I’m learning so much from you. 100k subscribers in no time.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that Scooby! 100k coming up soon! Thanks to subscribers like you 🤛

[@richo1234]

Another great video from the online guitar community's best kept secret. Thanks, Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Richo!!! I really do appreciate all your support my friend! Talk to you soon 🤛

[@gergemall]

Thx Rusty❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Jon! Thanks my friend 🤛

[@pazdylan1873]

Comment from an old geezer: .... Rusty Rocks!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that 👍

[@teleplayer7081]

Very nice!!!❤❤ thank you!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! Thanks a lot, my brother✌️

[@chesterproudfoot9864]

Another great lesson!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Chester!!! Much appreciated 👍

[@AnthonyDeTullio-ge7gh]

Rusty, great video! Very helpful. Thank you!

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool Anthony! Thanks a lot 👍

[@kristoffaninkama3883]

Thank you, Rusty. Just subscribed. Your method of teaching is practical and an engaging style and allows me to connect some dots of my rather confused guitar learning methods. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching the video👍

[@jimgraham1404]

Thank you sir. Now once I can actually do this exercises

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Jim, I so much appreciate your support to my channel! Thanks, and if you ever have any questions, let me know.👍

[@G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic]

Another good one Rusty thanks! Happy June 1st👍☮️

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot for checking it 👍

[@stephenmitchell4407]

I wish my fingers found it as easy as you make it look :)

[@rustysguitar1]

You got this Stephen! Keep working on it mate! Cheers 👍

[@jonahguitarguy]

Great lesson Rusty! Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot my Guitar buddy! Keep rockin this weekend✌️

[@jonsijabat]

Thank you for the advise. That's what i need..

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for checking out the video👍

[@harveybc]

Gee whiz, I thought all you had to do was buy a better guitar! 🤣 Seriously I'm happy playing my father's old Harmony Meteor he bought used in about 1960. Been playing since about that time myself. Your lessons are so good and not complex like many others do. Makes it seem attainable. Being a technical sort of person I tend to get wrapped up more in theory and the mechanics. This type of stuff is much more enjoyable. Just wish something like this would have been available decades ago.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! We did need lessons like this years ago for sure. I’m really glad you like the lessons! Thanks so much, brother.👍

[@songohan511]

Nice thanks a lot 🙏

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot for watching 👍

[@aradiobox]

It's such a challenge to limit yourself to just a few notes, but it is such a good tip. I have been zeroing in on playing to the song and on understanding following the chord changes vs noodling on the pentatonic. Also trying to hear where I end a phrase rather than just playing randomly and landing on a root note somewhere with each resolution. Anyway, forcing focus on fewer notes and targeting playing to the song is a great strategy to help in this area. Would love content on finger placement, specifically things like when switching to index + ring finger vs index + pinky moving first position minor pentatonic down the fretboard. I always find myself still using my pinky when playing the e minor pentatonic in the first position at the 12th fret. I've seen other players use their index and ring finger exclusively when they're playing in that position. But I've also heard it's considered cheating. Would be awesome to see content around things like this. Good stuff!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you got something from the video! I have touched on a briefly, but that would be a good topic about finger placement when shifting positions and other techniques. Thanks for the feedback and let’s talk soon.👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

Another brilliant presentation Rusty. Always brilliant 🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Tony 👍

[@user-lc9cs3ks9z]

👍👌🥰👏❣️

[@rustysguitar1]

👍

[@stevegunn9971]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad that the lesson was helpful! Thank you Steve 👍

[@trinity95624]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

This support to my channel is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much! If you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! Keep rockin my friend 👍

[@SonicGrace]

Awesome Rusty :)

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Daniel✌️

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Good video and I knew where you were going with it.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Tony! It’s always good to hear from you and enjoy the rest of your Sunday👍

[@paulreynolds2898]

Dear Rusty you are the best, I've been trying to play on acoustic that you do on electric, hay my fingers are sore, sum success though,. I have some kit, maybe time to go electric and stop being a stubborn mother.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Paul, the acoustic guitar is fun, but the electric is a whole other level of FUN 🤪 Keep rocking and enjoy your Sunday🙏

[@paulreynolds2898]

@@rustysguitar1 Cheers rusty, I'm going to TAKE YOUR ADVICE, get a new electric guitar, have an amp etc

[@LMGuitarCorner]

Hah, this reminds me of the discussion we had on our last live stream together. I still need to cut both E strings and the A string on my rehearsal guitar. xD But I started to limit myself quite a bit ever since I've started to play with two other guitar players, there is just no other way around that. I think with solos, it's also way more powerful once you break out of the self imposed limitation after some time. Reminds me, how about another stream/hang sometime soon Rusty? Cheers, Martin

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re right, it’s great to break out of that limitation and then get back to it. Thanks for checking out the video. And we can talk in the fall season about another live stream. Talk to you soon.👍

[@LMGuitarCorner]

@rustysguitar1 Thanks Rusty, appreciate it! I'll contact you again. :) I'm already looking forward to it. Thanks a lot! Cheers, Martin

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Almost 100 k subs 👍🏻💪🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on PZ!!! Thank you 👍

[@user-wp2ej5mn4c]

Hi rusty you ate the on KZbinr that gets back in touch with me . I know you teaching is for intermediate players. If you was to start over what would you go about it ( how would you go about it in order.

[@rustysguitar1]

I would first learn some chords and scales. Then start learning songs right away. But learning the techniques, the notes on the fretboard and basic theory that goes with those songs. That seems like a lot for a beginner, but it is doable. If you really wanna be a good player thanks a lot for checking out my videos.👍

[@alanfisher1524]

Hi Rusty another good one what am I going to do with you lol 😂love that les Paul, told you I have les pauls, an epiphone and a Japanese heritage, its the better of the two, thank you this is interesting and doable stuff for me and I have improved no end catching these awesome lessons on you tube ❤""Saint Rusty""my guitar god 🎉😂😂😂

[@rustysguitar1]

I do love that black beauty, Les Paul! Always good to hear from you Alan. Thanks for all your support.👍

[@Chrisorocks]

Hey Rusty, I would love to have a few 1 to 1 lessons with you. Do you ever have time for that?

[@rustysguitar1]

I really appreciate the interest Chris, but I only do the KZbin lessons for now. Thanks a lot for checking out my videos.👍

[@georgesmith651]

Good lesson, my question is can an electric guitar be tuned to open D, thx

[@rustysguitar1]

You can definitely tune the electric guitar to an open D. Thanks for checking out my lesson George!!!🤛

[@dtee06]

Just xlnt

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@johndelaney2957]

Thanks for that appreciate it. Excuse my ignorance, a Gcord with C fingering from the 3 fret? @the 4.53 mark.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching. I did put a diagram up for that G chord

[@johndelaney2957]

@rustysguitar1 Sorry i must have missed that, I'll have another look. Yes you did @2.21mark. thanks for the reply.

[@undersoundproductions1915]

My question is the same for all the you tube guitar teachers. How can you afford all those classic guitars.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching the lesson

[@CaptainLongbeardTuds]

I tried this, it doesnt work with my autostic brain.

[@rustysguitar1]

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