How to Play the Guitar Without Looking

[@mattruffntuff7177]

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I don't think this man even realises how good of a teacher he is. lol

[@joeric3509]

Just started his course yesterday. Just awesome. I’m 57 and my dream is to play guitar. This course is the right one for me. Very detailed, easy to understand and holds you accountable. Great job Justin.

[@dolfinoff4925]

Wow. There are no better guitar teachers on this planet than Justin Sandercoe. Period! This is so simple and intuitive, yet supremely vital if you want to improve and refine your playing skills. Magnificent video, Justin. Thanks a million!!

[@MK-it7wk]

I’ve started playing in the dark before bed. It forces me to feel the fretboard (and NOT STARE at it while I play!). I highly recommend. It felt impossible to begin with but the progress is undeniable. Thanks again Justin.

[@zwurltech9047]

Justin is one of the greatest, most insightful teachers ever

[@justinguitar]

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[@subedigaurav]

I had been using this technique since my second beginner lesson and so far it's working great. Now that you mention it, it's just icing on the cake. Thanks for all your help. You are awesome.

[@tarunnagarajan4888]

U r the best Justin!.I've never ever thought I could play guitar before seeing u.

[@randman21]

This! Started watching him in 2006, before I got my first guitar of my own. It’s insane how much I’ve learned from his videos.

[@eltonsucek]

Great teacher. I'm watching him for a few years already, always something to learn, even in the most basic lessons! Thanks Justin!

[@blues61]

Great tip for guitar teachers like me to pass on to their students. Another reason why I support Justin with a monthly contribution.

[@swirling5418]

I searched the tube for hours looking for a beginner lesson that I(me) can understand. Justin Guitar was the channel that got me started. 1-2-19 Lots of progress I'm making

[@williamb4652]

llewxameide 54 I would have thought as a Jedi Master you would pick it up very quickly

[@quentonfyfe9289]

Great Tip! My fingers tend to be a couple of mm behind the frets - so this will really help me get them in the right position by feeling for the fret wire. Thanks Justin! Anyone else noticed that since Nitsuj, Justin's videos have got even better - and really connect with the issues and challenges that beginners face?

[@milestrotter6844]

Justin your videos are the best! You inspired me to become a guitarist, your beginners course taught me the fundamentals, and basic of guitar! You've impacted my guitar playing skills tremendously. I really appreciate you doing everything you've done keep it going what you love.

[@sreegitabose8493]

Justin, my fav teacher, my online teacher and yea watching your vids have really made me a good guitar player now...... thnksssssss sooooò much

[@geneshkumar743]

This Eyes--Closed Excercise Really Opened my Eyes. Trying to Express Thanking With Heart.

[@OverlandOne]

Thanks Justin...your tips are the best. Back when I was teaching myself guitar in college in the 70's, I ALWAYS had to look at my left hand when playing even after a couple of years. My chord changes were fine but I HAD to look. One day, during a bad storm, I was practicing and boom...the lights went out. So, I figured I would try to keep playing and...I discovered that I could and with no problems at all. I was stunned. All these years later I am willing to bet that if it were not for that storm, I would still be having to look at my left hand when playing. (I am talking major and minor chords here, nothing fancy up and down the neck except root 5 and root 6 Barr chords and open chords.)

[@mcoxdavid]

Nice one Justin. For all those reasons, but especially your enhanced feel and your audience believing in you (which is why you play live right) I took your advice whilst playing over your video and already I'm not looking back..and not over the fretboard either. It's just easy, and thankyou for leading the way.

[@JeremyMeister]

Hi Justin im a beguinner and have the strong habit to always look down to my fingers while playing. Thanks for your tipps! From Switzerland Jeremy

[@russhowe1092]

Dynamite idea mate, never really noticed.... but yes close the eyes and become part of the tune, song or mindless reputations of scales 😀🎸.

[@leebateman6079]

really appreciate the lessons mate. I’ve been back at it the last couple of months after learning a few basics 2-3 years ago, I’m up to date with your current beginners course and find it incredibly fun and easy to follow. I’m loving actually putting in the practice and seeing progress, even though it can be slow. I’ve just bought your beginners songbooks 1-2 and I’m looking forward to getting a collection of songs under my belt, I’m a big Neil Young fan so hope to play his songs well soon. Thanks for everything you do, take care mate

[@MeredithElizabeth]

I agree. I've only been playing the guitar since Mother's Day this year. But I do have about 2 yrs experience on the ukulele to bring to the guitar. The 1st guitar I learned on was crappy. But this new guitar, I am trying to do most of my practice without looking at the fretboard. and yes it is about tactile awareness but also the auditory awareness. Good topic~

[@tdtrecordsmusic]

one of the reasons I've gotta learn this is caz its kinda hard to read music when looking at ur fingers lol ... there is some motivation rt there :)

[@billio51]

The first time I realised this, was when you were describing rolling the barre finger to aid barring all the strings. Really good lesson this one, thank you

[@olivier-pierredebelmont.3630]

I am very happy to recieve this video today! Justin is opening a diifferent path in the osmosis with the instrument...In these troubled times,practicing and playing guitar is a welcome escape,and with a gifted teacher as you are Justin,time becomes irrelevant.Un immense merci !!!!

[@gregclark8700]

I’ve been using and loving your app for close to a year and these insights or reminders are a great refresher or reminder. Thank you

[@wendyvic4046]

Very good exposition. You're right: I've noticed this since I've started working on a lot of Lindsey Buckingham stuff, and it's helped "up my game". Thanks so much.

[@345kobi]

Excellent. Simple concept that I am certain will improve playing. Thanks.

[@bigsteve9291]

Hi justin his there a way or exercise to learn where to get to like from fret 3 to fret 9 or 6 to 10 to 12 that sort of thing knowing where they are its annoying you have to keep stopping am actually doing the string exercises to help me stop missing them which is brilliant going up and down the strings so thank you for sharing that exercise hope you can help on this other problem regurds steve

[@gauravmishra5998]

practice touching the frets in bar chords as well and you will notice way lesser buzzing and clearer sound.

[@1200rexer]

Yeah Justin this is really good i can play some things without looking at my fretboard but didn't think to try the feel the frets great video thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@greg6162]

Yeah, I’m in the very beginning stages and don’t even know all the chords yet. My fat fingers tend to mute random strings. However, I finally played the Day Tripper riff with my eyes closed and I was surprised?! I played on feel and couldn’t believe it because I played it better than how I usually do looking at the fretboard or strings I’m picking. I think I was more relaxed and not over thinking my playing. I tried with the Santeria solo and I’m not there yet… it’s tough to go up and down the neck for me when I’m looking but I’m probably making things harder on myself by not learning the basics first… that being the chords

[@yvonnebhimsingh3848]

Thank you..sounds good..will practice.

[@joebloggs4754]

great info..one of the first teachers i followed...years ago....yup...great personality too,,,it helps...make it fun..

[@donnacornell6340]

Very helpful...I started doing this with a few chords and wondered if anyone ever mentioned this...glad you did!!

[@josemor2719]

Great tips for beginners.

[@GBALTIL]

This is a breakthrough! Thank you.

[@keithlittlebury2986]

Thanks for sharing

[@danbirchall9721]

I need advice justin. Ive been learning for 6 week now. I know up to 11 chords. I can more or less get them sounding perfect stringing each note on each chord.. but my main problem is switching to different chords on your app when im playing songs. Im constantly looking to see if the strings are ringing perfect and ill be honest its only about 5 out of 10 times give or take. Im finding this frustrating and do i still progress with your other lessons and keep learning. Or do i do this till i get it at least 9 times out of 10. Thank you very much for your help 😁

[@stephenharrison4025]

Dunno if this helps. But i am at about the same stage and have the same problem as you. I move on to the next bit and learn something new then go back and practice the bits im not so good at. This way you still keep adding to your knowledge every day and still practice the stuff your stuck on.

[@AlphaChinou]

It’s interesting because I’ve been learning on electric and looking but when I try to play on a dreadnaught acoustic it’s very hard to see the fretboard.

[@paddymurph]

Thanks for all the lessons over the years Justin!

[@utkarshsingh4615]

i always felt you had a meditative vibe. you proved my ferelings right

[@jeffhall2006]

This was very cool. I don't know how helpful it will be fore it depends if I forget it or not. But cool concept.

[@robertbecker4097]

Hi Justin you’re the best. Can you put something together for the right hand. I try to strum without looking but can’t always start on correct string, especially for bass strums. I hope you can help. Stay healthy, Robert Becker

[@adachan6922]

Thanks Justin, love.

[@speedeespeedboi9527]

I was hoping it wil be about the big fret jumps!

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing your tips 👍

[@judibaldock7378]

Definitely made me more aware

[@gazratjackson]

I find myself drifting away from the frets, I think this will help me thanks mate.

[@carlotoffolon1633]

This man closed my eyes to the light.

[@riverreasteve]

Hi Justin - When playing Barre chords have you any tips about landing on the right fret for the chord you want to play. For instance if Im playing the G Barre chord on the sixth string third fret, I'd like to be able to land on the eighth fret for the C chord or the tenth fret for the D chord every time without looking. I notice all the Pros can do this easily. Any tips?

[@promit2034]

it's just about feels

[@Maria-k0]

Thanks Justin another good tip!

[@sunchanscorner287]

"Show me what those fingers can do" Me: pulls out guitar *plays poorly*

[@generalawareness101]

My third finger cannot reach beyond the middle of the fret for the c-chord as I have very small hands. Even on my 24in scaled Mustang I can't reach all the way. On a 22 in I can, I think, but I don't have any of those guitars that can't stay in tune.

[@rontakabuda4474]

Thank you so much 👍

[@ejjatullah5188]

Sir, I can play all scale, modes. I practise those in various ways but I can't Improvise.I try hard but I can't. Please give me some tips.I will thankful to you forever. LOVE from BANGLADESH.

[@Mustaine1ify]

Learn songs

[@SkyJoker1973]

My jumbo-frets finaly become handy 😝

[@madi8181]

Left handed? Justin you’re a badass!!

[@vikassharma-hq3pm]

Thank u. Very much

[@billrodgers5532]

A string can be fretted succesfully mid way between frets! Play a E or A chord and look where your fingers are.

[@alexv7745]

True, but you will have to press harder and thus hurt your fingers more (the so called “hammering technique”).The trick Justin is explaining makes you press as light as possible which results in lesser sourness of your fingertips and speeds up your chord changes. Try it, you will be amazed with the result.

[@seongwonkang4195]

Great video as always :) Um, I have a question about finger nails, can i ask it? I’ve heard that the finger nails of your left hand(the hand that presses down the strings) will get shorter as you play guitar. If this is true, will my finger nails stay like that forever? Or will they eventually come back to how they used to be?

[@stevenjames2447]

Isn't it hard to do with some chords? Like the E chord or A chord? For E, should you be able to feel the third fret with the second finger? I find my third finger gets in the way. Same for the A chord: the second and third finger gets in the way of the first finger.

[@mickkeim4142]

Thanks Justin.

[@shiyammosies5975]

Great tip!

[@mariadsouza7711]

Great tutorial, did help my playing a tad bit tho😇

[@bubblewrap74]

I love this, but the ends of my fingers are numb right now from being a new player. I am hoping this will go away, because I'm having a hard time feeling the frets.

[@harmonicahero1]

Stick at it bubblewrap, it may take weeks/months before your fingers develop tough skin. Don't feel the frets, play with your fingers just behind them.

[@eco4693]

I love u justin.... thanks for this lovely vdo

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

nice practice, especially if someone plans to go fretless.

[@steveperry1344]

justin, so you play right and left handed? i play left and one thing that helps me is that when i look at a right handed player it's like i'm looking in a mirror.

[@tomgk90]

love hippie justin!

[@arjunkaliyath6389]

Justin youre the best

[@quantryli]

Now I don’t need to stare at the frets and break my neck

[@daimong4553]

i am not here to strum basic chords and sing, i need help to sing while playing god damn Opeth/Megadeth/Metallica/COB riffs...help... :(

[@glennslater56]

TASMANIA!!!

[@bkmcg8100]

How to use picking hand on strings so you won’t have to look

[@chrishere4272]

✔️

[@TheeJackieChan]

Middle of night ideas explained in full

[@yesindeed5608]

I want a hit of what ur smoking bro. In a good way

[@hellopeople6160]

👌👌👌👌

[@Crazygabe123]

hard but I think I just have to get used to it

[@darrenwessels6984]

I just switch off the lights and play in the dark.

[@strangetimes33]

Unfortunately, the simple answer is to practice the same thing over and over again until you have muscle memory and don't have to look at what you're doing

[@Dennis85NL]

How are these lessons free?!

[@aidenwrenn5342]

I think Justin is an amazing teacher and very knowledgable but 7 minutes to tell you to finger the strings just behind the fret?

[@williamb4652]

Aiden Wrenn That’s not what he’s telling us.

[@souravrakshit5727]

captain america teaching guitar 🤓

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Is he really trying to learn to play left handed? Isn't one way hard enough?

[@lindsayheywood7195]

Yes he is. That’s how dedicated a teacher he is. He does it to understand the challenges of people just now learning the guitar and to help him adjust his teaching accordingly. It’s fun to watch his left-handed practice sessions. It makes you feel not so bad about how you’re doing.