How to Play 2 notes at once on guitar [fingerstyle pinch technique]

[@yandeni]

First of all, many amazing innovations in your layout, Bob. You're the only one on the WHOLE KZbin planet to break new ground as effectively... More comments after practicing...

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi VIV, thank you for this- at least you notice. With the new software I am able to do some better editing. The goal is to make it as easy as possible for people learning... that's it... Also too, so many people go at this without the sheet music. So I think having that posted makes it more convenient as well, and we get to play together. Thanks VIV, always value your input!!!!

[@ElvisAaronpresleybyRustyMartin]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons is there a practice book. Reach me at [e-mail]

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Just wrote to you Janine!

[@donaldwilliams3247]

Great lesson Bob. Down to earth and very clear. Step by step instructions are very helpful for any level guitarist. When practice becomes music you know you're in the sweet spot.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Donald, shooting for that sweet spot... Yes Sir!!! Glad you enjoyed this lesson- thanks for letting me know- continued happy pickin' !! bob

[@bernardneve8177]

Hy Bob, Thanks a lot again, for these beautiful melody song. For an old guitar student as me, 54 year, it's perfect way to progress step by step, since already 4 month!!!! Great!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Bernard, I just sent you a e mail so please check. Also wanted to wish you a happy 2021 and a good year on the guitar for you! I'm happy that you are doing so well with it all!!! bob

[@pamc7094]

As always, another great lesson! I love this little song. With just a few very simple chords, you have created a great little melody for us beginners to play. Thank you so much for your time and effort putting this together. I appreciate you so much!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HEy Pam, as always, great to hear from you and I'm glad you like this song! Hope you are enjoying your summer with some guitar playing! Thank you again and I'm very happy to help!! bob

[@pamc7094]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I think I pretty much have the "intermediate" Hillbilly Serenade mastered -- but it still sounds a bit different from when you play it. Do I just need to work on a faster speed? Or are you also doing a little different timing in the version where you had us pick our favorite from the 4 songs? As always - thanks for your help!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@pamc7094 Hey Pam. very happy to hear that you got this song down!! Way to go!!!! So believe it or not, you are the 3rd person to notice something a little different about the song when sped up and, yes... you are correct. When I play at a faster speed I am naturally adding (and without thinking) Swing to the notes. Now if I want to explain this, it's gonna be a whole chapter written here. I don't know if you were in the group when I taught John Prine's Paradise song? I went into detail about swinging notes in that lesson. If you can e mail me at [e-mail], I will send you that lesson (it's private for the group only). I'm convinced you can do it simply because you noticed it and that's not so easy to do (I am very proud of you !!!)... Okay, I'll wait to hear from you Pam!!! bob

[@ynahsb2469]

I'm excited to learn more on how to play a guitar. I hope u won't get tired uploading videos.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Ynah, I love teaching so as long as I'm alive and well I will not get tired!! Hope you are having fun learning!! bob

[@ynahsb2469]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I do and thank you so much.

[@susanjennings3394]

Hi Bob, although I can now play this beautiful song reasonably well ??? which always feels like you've given me another gift to cherish ...I love to listen to every additional video you make , as I always learn something new and different, about how to play. I wasn't sure how to say how fantastic the way you are showing what is happening, as the song progresses...and then I read Yandeni's comments... and she said what I was thinking so well....you are so thoughtful and inspiring Bob.....a unique and special person .

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Sue, Hoping all is well with you guys- I am good and working around the house this week as it's a mess and needs clean up! Each time I make a video, I have to have an "angle" and reason someone would show up and watch it, so titles have to be researched, thumbnail to try to get people to click on- just a lot of thinking involved. Main goal is to get KZbin to recommend the video and to rank high on the search engines with good keywords. So this one I was especially proud of and tried some new things yet again. But with all that work, I have a negative 5 people that unsubscribed to the channel... so when I hear from you and others liking it, I don't feel so bad. Bottom line is I just will do what's best in my opinion and not worry so much about the outcome (other than the main goal which is getting people to play the song!!! THanks for the uplift and chat soon!!

[@hari6om]

another great lesson.... this song is lovely, to learn and to slowly be able to play... thank you, Bob! 💕💖💕

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Hariprem, I hope this lesson is helpful- especially measures 29-32 which seems to be the stumbling block of this song. Those chord positions are going to be helpful for other music too.. Just good idea to know some up the neck chords... Happy weekend, always so good to hear from you!!

[@sr5594]

Enjoying learning this one, Bob - many thanks!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Dan, thank you for taking the lesson here!! Happy pickin' !! bob

[@hoangtran7127]

Measures from 25-32 sound harmoniously great. Playing them i feel soaring and it's the nicest from my fingers so far :D. Thanks Bob. *Moreover: There are Metronome Apps on phone , for those who don't know.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Hoang Tran, 25 32 - I'm glad you enjoy that section- I think the highlight of the song. Yes, thank you for the metronome tip- I have seen a lot of really good free apps- I'm glad you are using one!!! Thanks again and have a great day!! bob

[@Brusli795]

nice playing Sir Bob!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Jordan! Glad you are working on this song!!

[@helenisenor4408]

Hi Bob . Just a quick hello. So much going on here pandemic, fires and now heavy smoke. Still love hearing from you and all your great lessons. Trying to get back on line but just so tired these days. Take care ok.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey my friend Helen, glad you are okay there- I've been following the fires and of course the plague and it all seems to be converging on your area at the same time- not good. Stay safe...!! Doing fine here- keep me posted. bob!

[@helenisenor4408]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Hey Bob. First of all. its always great hearing from you. So happy you are well there too. Hard to believe 3 years has already gone by since I first started following your videos. The smoke seems to be lifting a bit today but no rain in sight. I remember that one year you got a LOT of rain I think there was flooding if I remember right. Keep up the good work and stay safe too. Good hearing from you. Your friend Helen

[@helenisenor4408]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Hi Bob just thinking of you. Hope all is well. Helen

[@beckyh.1014]

This is such a pretty song. The way you teach is phenomenal. Once I get up to speed this song will make me sound like an old pro! I can't thank you enough. 2 questions please...why does the music show 2/4 time when it's really 4/4 and why don't you use repeat signs? I like my music printed and this is 5 sheets long. Thanks Bob. Take care!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HI Becky, thank you so much for all the kind words and really glad you are enjoying this song! So,,, that 2/4 time signature.. UGH!!!!!! and DOUBLE UGH!!!!!! It is 4/4 !!!! as you say. Do me a favor... Take a pen and change that 2 to a 4......!! I can't even begin to guess many hours and days, weeks, months I have festered over the sheet music, trying to get what's 4/4 to print out on my Tux Guitar program that has 8 Quarter beats nots per measure with 4 downbeats! Because of my weakness in reading music, I only can trust my ears so, I have to start by making a midi file from my keyboard and transfer it to Tux guitar. When imported, it creates these giant measures (16 beats and 8 downbeats).. No matter what I do, it will always make the measures these size. It has even made me question my music sanity! I tried inside of Tux guitar to split up the measures but I have given up- tried importing at 2/4 thinking many then it would read out a real 4/4... no... no.... no.... I ultimately would love if someone did the sheet music for me (for free of course- LOL)... Thanks again Becky, sorry to dump my "Sheet Music Saga " on you!!! . Have a great guitar day!! bob

[@beckyh.1014]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I really appreciate your reply, Bob! You know what the problem with us non KZbinrs is? We have no idea what all goes in to creating the wonderful videos you put out for us! Well, at least I don't. I would take your chicken scratch on a napkin if it meant I could learn your songs! Truly! Thanks for everything you do and for being so responsive to all your students. Take care 😊

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you @@beckyh.1014 . I am one a note reading failure from way back and to this day, I struggle. I didn't learn to read tab until I had to teach here on KZbin so, I'm no expert on any of that stuff (my chicken scratch would be exactly a chicken scratch ha ha).. But anytime you come across a difficult passage, I'm definitely going to be able to help with what to do in order to play it good. I can't say enough about playing small sections (maybe a measure or two) in a loop at very slow tempos. This is where the learning happens... to memorize the song so you don't have to look at the sheet music and can concentrate on performing it well. Thanks again and wishing you all the best! Looking forward to hearing from you any time! bob

[@johnpicton4306]

Bob, there is something happening with emails and youtube I can't download any Tabs.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey John, just e mailed you !!

[@mari-letssingandlearn]

God bless you sir. I hope you will used also your talent for God. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and teaching us

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Maritess, thank you so much and God's Blessings to you too- Very happy to help!!

[@varunagrawal7036]

Hi bob... Nice lesson! Any Tips on getting used to playing with a thumbpick after having played basically with just flesh for the past year? I've ordered a pair from amazon, should come next week! Also, what should i expect when going DOWN a guage in strings? (I know this sounds weird, but a few months back i strung my acoustic with 11s. I find it has affected the playability a bit and now it is a bit of a struggle to play barred chords.) As always, thanks for your help and Sláinte! (Cheers in Irish) Happy pickin once again (i do never get tired of that joke :)

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Varun, yes, happy pickin' !! With the thumbpick for me it's just a matter of doing it a lot. I seem to have better control with just the fingers but when I do put one on and play for a while, going back to just fingers seems weird! Always something new on the guitar to get used to!! Going down a gauge, expect easier playing but not as good of guitar tone. Some guitars like my Martin like medium gauge strings, and when you put it down to light gauge, it sounds terrible. On my other guitar, mediums sound awful (only likes light gauge). So a lot does depend on your guitar. If you want really easy playing, try the extra lights!! But the tone is not so good- but Barr chords- wow, so easy. Like playing an electric guitar.. Cheers in Irish to you too and (got to say this next part) happy pickin' !! ha ha.... thanks again- always so good to hear from you!!

[@xavierybarra3390]

Thanks!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thanks Shadow!

[@oliviatenhouten7690]

Hi, Bob! I was wondering if you sell t-shirts (merchandise) for your channel? I think they could be a big hit!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Olivia, that's a great idea ! I must confess that I'm so focused on trying to get people to play that I didn't even think of that!

[@culturetoronto]

Hey Bob, you probably don't remember me but years ago I was trying to learn guitar and signed up for your program. Life made me take a break lol but I'm back. This is where I'm at kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGHZY5qNeZ56es0 - I find your videos so super helpful. A lot of the fingerstyle songs I want to play have 2 notes at once and in my eagerness to play I try to play it fast but you always give the important reminder to slow down so that you can speed up later. Thanks Bob!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Toronto, great to hear from you and glad you are back on your guitar. I commented over at your site too (you're on it man!). The two notes at once are always going to be a melody note added which is what makes fingerstyle so cool. Hey , I'm wishing you the best and anytime you need help or have a question, just give me a shout.. you are doing great!

[@julie22141]

Hi Bob, great to have the intermediate version - that's going to be my next challenge! And I couldn't agree more with what Yandeni wrote just now - the new layout is REALLY USEFUL! Easy to follow along with on the play alongs. I haven't gone through the whole video yet, but I hope Billy left you in peace this time ;-)!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Julie, yea, after Billy ruined my last lesson I had a brief talk with him, so he behaved a lot better for this lesson (just a few dirty looks this time). Glad you like the layout - I'm always looking for the easiest for the viewers to take the lessons right then and there. Hope you enjoy and thanks as always !!! Chat soon!! bob

[@julie22141]

@Ldy Della Definitely!! I still need to work a lot on this intermediate version before I crack it and it becomes a warm up piece like it is for you, but a great one to work on! To quote our teacher and guitar guru Bob: "Happy Picking"!

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

Hi Bob 😀 First comment! 😆

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

#1!! Thanks Haadiya!!!

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

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[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68 glad you liked this lesson- thank you!!

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

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[@mr.diego8]

How can i do this with a pick

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Mr.Diego... I do this all the time with the pick. Hold the pick with thumb and index and use the middle and ring finger for the additional notes (instead of index and middle). This is what the "chicken pickers" do ... a basic example would be this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWHQfZtja76DsK8si=yFqoNTnBFXjuOrHc Of course this is country but this is how it's done and I hope this helps! bob

[@andrealarcon3721]

Hey I'm Andre from Philippines Guitar is my biggest dream I don't have guitar because my family is poor can you give me 1 for my birthday please my birthday Sept 14 I hope you can read this because I hoping you giving me a guitar thankyou

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Andre, thank you for writing to me and I am sorry to hear that your family is poor. Maybe I can help you if you were able to use your phone and do a short video which explains that you want to play guitar but can't afford a guitar. I could perhaps raise money by using your video to the group here? Let me know if you can do this!

[@andrealarcon3721]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons 😭 I'm crying because guitar is my biggest dream my mom is so happy Where I can pass my video Thank you so much your heart is good thank you I so imotional

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@andrealarcon3721 Hi Andre, my e mail address is [e-mail] .. Please send the video there. Now I'm not promising anything but I will try my best to help you get a guitar. Say hi to your mom for me! bob

[@andrealarcon3721]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I will pass the video tomorrow I'm so happy

[@andrealarcon3721]

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