TOP 10 THINGS METAL GUITARISTS ARE DOING WRONG

[@truescotsman4103]

but music is a subjective artform. similar to burping or farting its all subjective. what makes you think you can define standards? you're so full of yourself. shut the fuck up and play

[@t3hgir]

lol

[@flufficornss]

if its subjective then he can state his opinion

[@truescotsman4103]

@@flufficornss standards aren't an opinion everybody shares a standard each individual has opinions

[@flufficornss]

@@truescotsman4103 wah wah i do one of the things he said and im angry

[@flufficornss]

@@truescotsman4103 all of his "Standards" were him explaining things that will set you back and if you properly explore them you'll get better

[@wrstgwssr7947]

This is the first "TOP 10 THINGS YOUR DOING WRONG" ive seen which is actually helpfull.

[@bkellum89]

You're using the wrong your lulz

[@mikedawesofficial]

On the money with the JH appreciation mate

[@brendanmobbs6808]

Loving the consistent uploads man

[@tokemon1994]

Seconded

[@JohnBrownemonuments]

Thanks for checking this out guys! I will do more of these style videos in the future.

[@realmovsean6988]

thank you! I live by all of these rules and am glad you said it!!

[@aztmw957]

Brilliant idea 👌 more, more, more

[@AChadWardenProduction]

Can you make a tutorial on how hungry you gotta be to pull those metal as fuck burps? I have a million dollar idea that’s going to start a wave of new shitty metal bands No just kidding, you’re the shit John!

[@Metalbass10000]

In the late 1980's I had been playing guitar fanatically for just over 2 years, averaging 4 to 8 hours a day. I was already playing the entire Rising Force album beginning to end, as well as tons of Randy Rhoads, Vivian Campbell, Micheal Schenker, Blackmore, Iommi, and was ready to show the world. I was asked to join a local band for an upcoming gig, but they'd just lost their bassist. I knew these guys, and I was ready to be asked to play lead, because I knew, and they knew, I played circles around them at the music stores. I walked in, saw and heard two guys downpicking Master, and about 5 other songs. ALL of the songs were at tempo or way above album tempo. Every song was super tight together, every note was crisp, clean, crushing tone, and had the proper dynamics relative to all the others. THEY were setting tempo for the drummer. Song number seven, an original song, mostly downpicked and FAST, I smiled, thought to myself, "this could be a lot of fun," grabbed the Fender P-bass waiting on the stand, and loved it! To this day I can still play lead guitar, and guitar solos, better than either of those gtwo guys can, and they would be the first to admit it, but I will always be playing bass when the three of us Jam because there's just something about that feel and that tone, really precisely played, with power and yet feel , and when the song calls for it a fast ike a couple jackhammers pounding on your forehead and chest when down picking metal riffs properly. And we get together to play songs, to play music, not to diddle or stroke ego, and the songs were stronger with those two guys playing The rhythms ... and I became a pretty decent bass player in my own right, so they tell me.

[@nyima7tamang]

Thanks I've been trying to down pick master of puppets recently. This video helped me alot

[@jayheevlogs]

your down picking offends me everytime

[@Cestariarts]

Is it some sort of sickness?

[@RustyShackleford-bc9ce]

when I saw it live it was a literal blur..

[@balduglymonkey6878]

@@RustyShackleford-bc9ce clean your ears

[@9885712635]

JB's down picking is against geneva code , it's nuclear .

[@RudyAyoub]

nice meme

[@le0_fx]

so focking much truth in a single video, amazing

[@ShadowMantraSteve]

Been recording videos and covers for the past two years and have to say my rhythm playing has become a lot tighter because of it. I find it much easier to double track these days. I've also learnt how sloppy my playing was as well. Record yourselves people! You can nail practising your rhythm playing, to a metronome and then critically analyse it all in one go.

[@aaactive8]

Absolutely love this video. The camera shifts make it look like some super serious program on current affairs and news reports. Like, 60 minutes or something - sorry i'm in Australia, not sure what other countries have haha. I'm actually a bit of a Hetfield, all I did for the first 10 years of playing was down pick like a mad man, got it super tight, fast, great attack, and can play many riffs that people would alternate pick... That also has it's bad side as I had to spend the next 5 years+ alternate picking, in turn my lead work is shithouse in comparison and occasionally come across a riff that doesn't seem that difficult but genuinely can't be down picked, so it's a bit awkward. Learn every aspect peeps, even the ones that make you feel uncomfortable or you struggle with!

[@dave7922]

For real, you always gotta diversify your technique or you’ll confine yourself big time

[@StevenDemara-w6g]

That video he did with that 6 string with the 7 and 8 in the background was 🔥

[@marvinrockon]

Man I gotta say anxiety hit me hard first as i was expecting 9/10 of it hits me hard. Some did a bit. But hey, I’m on my way. Guys it’s ok if we suck. It’s just not ok if we don’t really try to change that.

[@bhbuzzco7719]

Extremely informative and straight to the point! Didn’t take a 15 minute video and nailed it in just over 6! Thank u for the sound advice i am down with learning from other people’s mistakes 😉

[@SoulSideSeven]

This man is so pure, gonna follow him and his band!!

[@MrMikewright1980]

Truth man, right on!!!

[@trialbystone2532]

"Riff Salad" is my new favourite term.

[@adriandalton82]

Mick Thomson is fairly crafty on the downpicking too, Gematria recording video was pretty sick

[@aaronfrye1195]

Great advice, Thank you Mr.Browne.

[@chrisfinster1346]

Real and honest good advice!

[@adamkendra7182]

So much raw truth behind everything you said. Loving the more consistent updates on the channel. You've definitely been one of the inspirational guitarists for me since I've discovered Monuments a couple years ago. Keep crushing man!

[@FR-ho6pn]

Perfect advice. I play bass and want to play guitar. Songs made me excited!

[@paloozadroid4749]

Metal Post Malone tells you how it is

[@StevenDemara-w6g]

😂😂😂 for real

[@alxg128]

Please make more videos like this. These tips are very useful.

[@nickolaynaydenov3292]

Thank you for your honesty. You are right!

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Preach!

[@orionbekesi]

These tips are very good, and I 100% agree with them. Except for the first one about the fret wrap. I think fretwraps are good IN THE STUDIO.

[@montsen808]

Number 6 man, thanks for number 6

[@allanqa]

This is soooooo true, I learned downstrokes just playing master of puppets and creeping death, both songs are metal school

[@LucasMastropasqua]

Thanks for making this video man! This is actually very motivating to hear and just what I needed to keep pushing me to get better. I am taking it as a top ten list of things to do to improve. Cheers!

[@GuitarIv69]

I agree on everything you just said. You rock man.

[@ryanschindler923]

Glad that only 1 of these kind of applies to me, the only time I use a fret wrap is in the studio recording a super fast/technical part.

[@darkhorseO3]

Agree with all points covered here. My biggest grievance is when people dial in a "bedroom guitar tone" (i.e. Trying to sound like the record) as their live tone and think it sounds huge when really it sounds weak and shit in a live mix

[@cryomanc3r]

Didn't think I would, but I wholeheartedly agree with all of these - well done.

[@camelt0ez]

I went 15 years without a fret wrap I can play and not notice a difference between my recordings with or without, but I like the look of them!

[@thedutchdjentleman]

I’ve never been a lead player, and don’t really focus on that. I recognize a lot of these things in me, yet there are some that I’ve progressed at enormously. Love your content as always man!

[@gilbertostefan]

I've started now admire you much more than usually when listen to your performances on youtube. HEARE those performances are justified: an artistic and technicician view combined behind a rock/metal player. Good to you man, good to everyone! Congratulations!

[@Soloist1983]

Best guitar video online right now

[@KRayxKodessA]

Quality video. I’ve always said that if you’re not learning/discovering something new on the guitar each and every time you pick it up, you’re not paying attention. Keep up the vids man!

[@ibuiltthesky]

Hahah I’m deff all about having several noise gates 🙌🏻. Love the vid bro 👊

[@barbaravelloso832]

And thats why you are an amazing guitar player. You realize all those things. Thanks for expressing it to the world.

[@fredericpetitpas]

You know what's never talked... how to empty your head while playing. Come at peace with yourself. This also, takes time. Great video and reminders!

[@wheresallthezombies]

this is really great advice for all styles of music.

[@AntheaSteff2024]

excellent, love the 6 one , this is so true. in my opinion , playing with a dry sound correct your problems and skills is a good way to progress too

[@msi1985]

All really valuable tips even 3 years later. I'm kind of guilty of overfocusing on rhythm playing... And I will typically only tend to learn more simplistic guitar solos as a lot of the music I play I simply just find it hard to keep up with some of the guitarists. I do wish I can play some of these solos but unfortunately I really feel limited in my capability to get a lot of these solos up to speed, and I know wishing won't help solve that problem.

[@gabrielcarbajal6486]

He needs to do more of these

[@NipplesMagee]

Love what you’re doing JB! Been following your old channel since the Danza covers. Greeting from Texas

[@grisok]

Dude, you just delivered a bucket of honesty! Love it

[@the_broly_arms]

This is one of the most nail-on-the-head videos I've seen in a long, long time. Agreed with every single point made! I can't wait for more of these videos.

[@Ceddy_192]

I agree with every 10 points. #6 is essential! See you at Techfest!

[@daniopirrone586]

Well said I am moved and motivated brotha

[@TheSchane]

Excellent and well thought out. I see a great amount of integrity in this video. First one I've watched, I'll be going through your all your vids now. Thanks!

[@GuitarznGirlz]

#11 phrasing. If you can shred at the speed of light extremely clean I dont care one bit if you cant tie each lick together with coherent phrases that both compliment the rhythm and is complimented by the rhythm.

[@ChrisRossUK]

0:42 - Using a fret wrap to cover up bad technique 1:01 - You need to focus more on rhythm playing 1:36 - Wowing with technique and not writing songs 2:06 - Too many noise gates hide fundamental problems 2:31 - Your gain is too high, hit harder to get aggression 2:59 - The lack of James Hetfield appreciation 3:27 - You're not playing to a metronome 3:49 - Record yourself t ocritically analyse your playing 4:38 - Riff salads aren't progressive 5:05 - We believe we are better than we actually are Love the video!

[@TheMirrorify]

I'd say all of these apply to me but I'm not offended because you offer reasons/advice with the criticisms. Very helpful video.

[@AlmostGrewMyHair]

These are really valuable and honest points.

[@bryanmendez5705]

Dude I love this! And have always loved all your work!!! ❤️ keep the content coming!!! 🤘🤘

[@auditoryarmory]

I cannot agree more!!! This is why John Browne is my favorite guitarist in the last 10 years. More music, less ego. Thank you John. Say it loud for the people in the back!!! 🤘🤘😁👏👏👏

[@leftyguitarfreek]

Words of wisdom. Thank you sir.

[@rossridesmtb7497]

Awesome advice! More please!

[@Jordan-ht6oo]

Thanks man, love that last one

[@jasoncrump1886]

Appreciate you doing these vids man.

[@leonisalpha4537]

This is kind of spot on.

[@bannedintheuk]

Agree on all counts! We have the same initials and you're probably my favourite rhythm player. I don't have a favourite lead player as I've never been interested in fretsturbation. Been playing 18 years and am nowhere near your level. Kudos on your technique, innovation and success!

[@bkellum89]

Great video. Straight forward and all valid points. I need to play the guitar now. Thanks 👍

[@FuzzImp]

Guilty of nearly all of these on a regular basis but I work on them daily. Easy traps to fall into. The heavy handed downpick is the focus of good riffing and something I work hard at.

[@scottmaillet9775]

Learning "we are creating at this moment, what our tomorrow will be" was the first song i learned that i focused on all aggressive downpicking without alternate picking. What a bear of a song! Forearms on fire! And its ALL rhythm!

[@drweirdo2155]

You're right, I didn't realise that I don't practice rhythm enough - but I will now. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@George-xl5jq]

Hi, John! Thanks for the content. I'd love to see a video about your down picking technique. My biggest struggle :)

[@aravvinodh6666]

#7: You're not practicing to a metronome everyday Me: Is this like a personal attack or something

[@savagesalmon1889]

This was a fantastic video. Straight to the point and inspirational. Thank you for all of these tips!

[@stav6627]

Thank you so much.

[@robbynaumann439]

Killer video. Love the honesty.

[@sanyavanya]

I was pleased to realize that I'm already working on straightening all of the above (although i never really thought about Hetfield and riff salads). Nice way to articulate common guitar struggles tho.

[@Mindlaneband]

Amen brother!

[@harriswho]

Thanks for putting this out dude that made me feel better as a guitarist as I am not a shredder but I do follow all those points you mentioned, especially the part about writing my own music and trying to do that right, even if its slow, simple, yet on time and accurate.

[@bauchbart]

AMEN! I've been using the "less gain - pick harder" since I got my Fireball 60 a few years back. What also helped was recording our album on a profiled JCM800 on a Kemper. The power had to come from clear technique and heavy hitting, since the thing wasn't exactly what I'd call a Hi-Gain-Profile. Nowadays I have the gain at 9:30 at best, anything above that just ends up mudding the sound. Anyways, great video and lots and lots of truth in all of the points! Keep it up!

[@man_zo4138]

I was just nodding the whole time lol, I feel called out in a really healthy way, but I'm also very encouraged that I'm following about half of these already :)

[@cesararias4633]

Loved the whole video.... I think that putting these 10 things into practice will definitely make anyone a better guitar player! Thank you so much for the content Browne! Loving the new uploads! Much love from Barcelona!

[@sevazakharenko8176]

I'm going to be honest I went into this video expecting to get mad, but every single one of these top 10 (especially the JH bit) is 100% accurate. I feel like my growth as a guitarist at one time of another was stunted by any one of these 10 things, and I've only grown so much after realizing that I need to stop doing these 10 things. Well done!

[@tohsrae]

#5 ....can't stress this enough!!!

[@MrTheguitarmachine]

OMG! So , I listened to all that you said, I was very shocked because I was leaning in the direction you said, but many people are influencing it in this respect, so I never get what I really want. Thank you for sharing your advice with us! I accept it all! I like you John! Thank you!

[@RedbackRecordz]

Exactly brother! You said it all! 🤘🤘

[@ashandesilvaguitarist]

thank you john!!!

[@albert.rw2]

2:31 TRUTH HAS BEEN SPOKEN

[@seanwink2379]

I feel proud to say that a lot that he has said I agree with and I also do what he recommends! BUT, I do not play to a metronome, which I probably should go back to doing so.

[@DanAdlingtonOnline]

Well said. I couldn't have said it better.

[@Saba_2222]

Just subscribed this week and the inspirational alone from trying to work all of your excercises up to snuff is worth it alone. If you're ready for the most productive discomfort of your life try some of his exercises at 200bpm

[@JavierGM1000]

Great pieces of advice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jasonday8334]

Well said dig it to the core

[@thomasdinkelspiel1098]

Every guitar player should be required watch this video. John you are a wise man and an amazing player. Respect 🙏

[@aleemabdul2232]

Mate you just appeared in my feed for the first time and just spat truth fire, every single thing you said I agree with.. Subbed

[@JohnBrownemonuments]

Thanks mate!

[@JeanPatton]

I could not agree more!!! I think I'm one of the few Brazilian guitarists who really cares about rhythm guitar so that's my subject as well. Watching your videos inspires me to produce such content. I've also really liked Monuments and your downpicking is fuckin brutal! Lots of inspiration. Thanks mate! 👊🇧🇷

[@blackxlc]

So much truth in 6:13, well said sir!

[@DavidJones-wi5sm]

Wise words, and for me personally you made a few points that I need to address so thank you 👍🏻

[@danielcabrinicarletta]

Thank you!

[@VinceWatou]

100% agree, I've been saying the same thing for years!

[@beatboxbill]

Wow. I needed this. Thank you!

[@TheoPwet]

Don't stay lock in your mind, DON'T BE AFRAID TO STEP BACK, you will thanks yourself later for this. I was stuck in my technique and my mistakes for a long time and FEEL BAD but finally I've start to change my routine and I have been better step by step by doing this : - Accept the fact I was not as good as I was thinking (it's about ego) - Play less difficult song & SLOWER - Metronome every time I practice withtout GuitarPro or backing track - Record myself (with and without metronome) and LISTEN - Less distortion (Try to understand a little bit EQ) It really makes me step up.

[@mikeASHTHESKY]

truth bro ....preach it

[@QuatroPadre]

Really nice video john! Speaking the truth, i definitely got inspired to go practice right away now. Thank you!

[@ForTheUsed]

I agree. I hate when drummer say you need to learn how to sweep, or if you do this more it would be better. Then after the song is complete they see what Iv done and say wow. I don’t do a lot of crazy solos. Mine are more to take people on a trip or it fits the song perfectly to where you wouldn’t need to do anything to impress anyone. Thanks for making this video. Makes me feel like I’m doing something right then to “try and fit in”. Thanks again. One day I’ll start uploading all my videos. Just slacking on it for a LONG time lol.