5 Essential Tips For Practicing Guitar

[@joe1edgeley]

The quality of these videos seems to just keep getting better, they are really helpful and informative. Keep em coming Josh and thanks a bunch!

[@petehorrorwood]

Definitely helped me Out with sweeping I had some minor sweeps that I thought I played well and every now and again I get this unwanted texture went back and slowed it all at a beginners pace and totally cleaned it out.

[@SixStringsOfWonder]

This is so inspirational. Very informative and so down to earth. Working simultaneously on three different projects now (one singer songwriter, one prog rock and one metal). In a month I'll finally start my pop - jazz guitar studies as well. Hopefully I'll one day reach your level and control of the instrument. At the moment I just feel like I suck, no matter what some people said.

[@dackjaniels4205]

SixStringsOfWonder I bet ur alot better than u think u r man ! 😁

[@Pr0v0kat0r777]

My teacher recomended Sylosis, and how awesome it was when i found that their guitarist got his own channel! Thats a true surprice. U r good at teaching and explaining things that noonce usualy points. Hop u wont abandon this channel. Thx for what u r doing, i'll go watch ur videos, subed.

[@Metalltool]

Thank you for this lesson! Although I know for quite some time now how importent it is to follow all these steps, eventually I tend to forget or just simply overlook them sometimes. I guess many musicians have this problem. Anyways it's always a pleasure to watch you sharing your experience!

[@Grillar]

Technique is just flawless, lovin it

[@Ivcifer]

Josh, you are a fucking genius.

[@thehoppo]

Iv'e only been treading water for going on 27 years now

[@michaelmckenna9022]

That's some really good advice. When I learn a song I like to practice the part that I'm having problems with slowly attempts at playing the song. My hands are damaged.from over 30 years of mechanical work so obtaining control is very difficult.

[@drewjam71]

Awesome tips here Josh.

[@Vahisofficial]

You are just so awesome. Your videos have been really helpful for me even though im not completely beginner... played for sometime like 5-6 years ago but now starting over so im sort of a beginner.

[@jeffhallart]

Great ideas here. Thanks Josh.

[@Oldsixtyeight]

Excellent suggestions

[@darthkang_]

Great tips, thank you!

[@5urg3x]

Awesome vid -- one more thing I thought I would add -- when practicing sweep picking, just me personally, I find it better to use the bridge pickup -- it's harder to hide mistakes that way...the neck pickup seems to allow you to make a bit more mistakes when sweeping and hide them...I dunno, that's just me though, maybe I'm crazy?

[@s1540]

Thanx for the tips and inspiration.

[@LonskiBig]

...That tip ....on practicing slow...is under- rated....Nice to hear that particular tip....People don't realize...that the mind seeks to NOT BE BORED.....and you will naturally speed up in order to not be bored...You don't have to force it...it naturally comes....

[@LonskiBig]

...Yahhh....and extraordinarily good tip on the practice routine....high action...thick strings....You are playing in the toughest manner before shifting to the easier........excellent tip....

[@LonskiBig]

...Wow...excellent video...should have 1 million views......

[@romeedee]

Nice bit of info, mate. Thanks!

[@Pr0v0kat0r777]

Hello there, thats for ur video, i got few questions for you: 1. What regual practice routine would you recommend for a player that have like 2 hours of time to play on guitar? for example 50% time i'll play songs i like, and other one? what would you do? 2. Do you use some kind of audiointerface to connect your guitar to pc? and what is it? 3. How much time would you recommend to play exercises? My last teacher told me to play exercises only, and thats why he killed inspiration to play guitar in me, it was so boring, knowing that without playng exercises i wont be able to play anything good... 4. What picks do you use? Thanks again for your tips.

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

Really good stuff Josh. I never really thought about the thai chi approach, controlled and methodical. Ever since our interview at Soundwave a couple of years ago, I've followed what you / Sylosis have been doing, you made quite the impression, always great to meet someone so grounded and fun. Cheers mate!

[@MetalLeo30]

Holy hell, would you happen to have the tab to that first lick in the beginning? Very interested in learning it! 🤘

[@camerons.7751]

Snapshot of GuitarPro Tab -> imgur.com/a/fUnrx88 Ultimate-Guitar Tab -> tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/josh_middleton/5_essential_tips_for_practicing_guitar_guitar_pro_2814356 I know your comment was from a long time ago, but I hope this helps!

[@sutaasu6424]

come to bali again man and let me know you're there so i can come to see you, learn more about playing guitar in person. you're totally amazing guitar player

[@yogawismawan8580]

Pidan taen ke bali ye bli?

[@michaelcope9501]

Thank you. Meaningful tips, great philosophy.

[@monkeytiger2142]

I would love to see a video on legato technique, man!

[@sebas20198110]

You really help me Josh, thanks!

[@BlackenedNL]

Fucking hell, I cannot think of a better guitarist on this planet. Really

[@Oureradication]

Jason Richardson and Emil Wersler are very similar styles , but, on the same / another level. But Josh is absolutely amazing.

[@andybiersack835]

Morris Kramer John petrucci or Andy james are the only ones that come to mind. Josh is fantastic. He is probably the cleanest player I know

[@marvinsantos5444]

Hey Josh do you have a tab or tutorial on how to do the 1st licks at 00:00 - 00:03. That's really sounds cool :D

[@PinaPaz-p7s]

Excelente tecnica, excelente banda Sylosis, y como si fuera poco eres un excelente profesor de guitarra y compositor!!!! Te sigo en todo lo que postees. You're Good!!!

[@itamarcho]

thenks man great tips

[@jakeroberts7277]

cheers for that, your videos are really helpful!

[@Juan6Meses]

Really really good, Alternate picking kills me!

[@wilkinsos]

Sooo useful thanks so much for this awesome video

[@DillyVesper]

Thank god that guitar playing is a hobby for me and always will be!

[@JonasHornqvistmusic]

Great video Josh!

[@Chilling23oc]

this is really helpful, thanks!

[@anupmohandas8752]

Great advice.ty.

[@vicarious80]

Great tips

[@interestingthings8598]

As far as physical exercises i do yoga. When i started it i didnt expect to discover my body, mobility and strength deteriorated so much, yoga helped a lot. I still dont have full mobilty in my wrists. All because of guitar, my palms and fingers lean toward my body, like in a monkey, just because this is how we have our hands positioned when playing.

[@Kayumera]

First vid I've seen. You've got your self another sub. Thanks for these tips, I'll be checking out the rest of your content. Keep it up. Edit: Also that lick at the start is that from something or just something you came up with for the intro?

[@7775Kevin]

Good tips thanks

[@borhanus]

have to say after listening to your music i can say i have picked guitar at the right time of my life

[@ivanrivera9848]

Lord of riffs

[@AugmentedNick]

Hey Josh.. how do we maintain that pick at the same angle?? My pick rotates after a couple of minutes of playing..

[@drcoxz1337]

the first lick/run is awesome! what song is it from?

[@yannickdepauw7930]

Thanks for your awesome videos man! Do you have any opinion about standing up or sitting down while practising? The position of your guitar gets a lot lower while standing up which kinda makes it harder to have good posture. Anyway, that is certainly the case with me. I feel like I am in a lot less control, though my guitar is not hanging ridiculously low either. Would it be better to practise standing up? Thx for you answer! You're a great guitarplayer!

[@randinho8872]

Thanks for the advice Josh, can we get a tutorial for Servitude off you any time soon, it's probably my favourite song of the new album :) also will you be heading back to the UK for any festivals this year?? Or could you get on the Stone Henge Festival bill in Holland, I'll be there for the weekend for the festival :)

[@QuincyKane]

Hey, look up "Sylosis Total Guitar Lesson". They posted a video of Josh teaching some riffs from the new album, including the main riff of Servitude. It's not the whole song, but it's a start; maybe he'll put up a full lesson later.

[@randinho8872]

Cheers dude I haven't really been on KZbin, how silly of me not to check first ha!

[@willandrew7857]

Sam Randles To answer ya question about Sylosis playing any uk festival, sylosis are at Download this year!

[@dark_crusader_91]

You are the next great guitar hero \m/

[@SICRoosterKido]

Josh, how long have you been playing guitar for ?

[@raphraphraphraph]

He's been playing since he was 10

[@truantfamily1195]

what guitar you playing with on this vid dude??currently got an ibenez art400 which i regret buying!! looks wise tis awesome sound wise just aint cutting it!!

[@borhksalduero9259]

thanks

[@Chriselectricfingers]

rite on

[@ajaythoratguitar1178]

m learning guitar since 4 years m intermidiate playerbnow i wnt to learn more arpiggoes string skippings and swip pickings can u plz suggest me any book ... and yes i cant read staff notations plz help me man...

[@Matthew-yj9ef]

Good video man :)

[@jcbrown5775]

I want to take lessons from you.

[@carlozamora8541]

Josh, I've playing guitar for a couple of months now. Mostly scales and sweepings lick and learning how to gallop recently. But I want know, do I need to know lots of music theory to learn guitar? Like notes, harmonies, intervals and all that?

[@JoshMiddletonOfficial]

You don't need to know all that stuff but it is handy. I'd say it's more important to learn the basic chords (not power chords) and learn some basic songs before going straight into trying to play leads etc though

[@carlozamora8541]

Josh Sylosis I know some chords. But never been able to make songs out of them. Know any good, not too hard songs where I can use some of those chords though?

[@steliospasiardes678]

Oasis - Wonderwall I'm one year late, I know.

[@beckoningoblivion739]

Do you still have that steel string,Josh?

[@Andresmoomoo]

helpful, real advice for todays guitarists

[@Myckey6]

Great videos, thanks...BUT where is your beard Josh Sylosis ??????

[@mikemarabeas6575]

Hey josh are you a natural lefty who plays righty? That's what I do but lately have been thinking I might have been way better had I played the natural way.

[@dan2jzb58]

Mike Marabeas yeah, he made a vid on it, don't change and stay playing the way you are

[@simsonbasnet9685]

Will I be able to do this in one year? Encourage me!

[@gilGuedin]

If you need encouragement you wont make It im sorry, when you walk this path you will be alone for a long time practicing, only you will motivate yourself to keep going

[@jordanmajel]

Great tips! But I;ve got one for you: try to leave some small pauses between your thoughts / topics while editing a video. When they're squeezed in so tightly, it's really hard to comprehend and remember them.

[@andybiersack835]

I always use light strings. Due to an injury I had to really re evaluate my technique so I put VERY minimal pressure on the fretboard. So much so that when I go into a music store and try to play standard 10s on a shop guitar I struggle because I use 9-46 for E standard, 11-52 for C# standard and 11.5-54 for C standard

[@Emily-uy6cx]

Try gradually getting the strings thicker when your injury has healed a little more. This is important to build up the muscles in your hands

[@PinaPaz-p7s]

Perdon! You are God!

[@jessewright3790]

Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.

[@TimmySheehyVisuals]

WHAT IS THAT FIRST LICK, IT'S SO TASTY, AND SO HARD FOR ME TO WORK OUT AS YOUR FINGERS ARE GOING SO FAST

[@brodyforet]

It's gonna kill me if I can't find out the tabs lmao

[@stguitarlessons8654]

Brody Foret Hey I've got it tabbed out on TuxGuitar, how can I send it to you?

[@stguitarlessons8654]

Timmy Sheehy I've got it tabbed, how can I send it to you?

[@TimmySheehyVisuals]

Email it to me man! [e-mail] cheers man!

[@ZombieZPandaZ]

do you still have the tabs?

[@ovimpendingdoom8604]

We need the Almighty beard back!Throw away the razors!

[@jayn8392]

anyone know what tunings he primarily uses?

[@ajboyd9389]

Jay N e standard

[@manishpudasaini1497]

You are telling to practice at slow tempo.... but why are you talking that fast??

[@minisurfbanana]

Manish Pudasaini idiot

[@manishpudasaini1497]

why bro why?

[@BlakeMullens]

Improper grammar, stupid statement, douchey profile picture, incorrect solo cover, the use of the word "bro", that's about it. (I'm kidding dude my sense of humor is fucked up).

[@steliospasiardes678]

Seriously? You forgot one thing. That is essential.. Practice to a METRONOME! Good video though ^^

[@ninerSFniner]

He did briefly talk about it in the beginning.

[@steliospasiardes678]

***** Should be emphasized, that was my point ;p

[@ninerSFniner]

+Stelios Pasiardes I agree completely! Just letting you he briefly spoke about it \m/

[@Matthew-yj9ef]

Or you could tap your foot... all personal preference though I guess.

[@danmcamis4887]

Nooooooooooo! You shaved the beard!

[@JoshMiddletonOfficial]

Only to start growing a new one

[@danmcamis4887]

Josh Sylosis haha now that's the spirit.

[@JamesKingsilentlife]

Good video, very useful, but quite uncomfortable to watch. You warn against too much cutting and pasting when recording oneself playing, but I wish you'd applied this to your editing of this video. I found the incessant jumping from one cut to the next irritating. You might think it makes for a smoother effect, but maybe you could allow some mistakes or hesitations to stay in the mix. You'd come across as more human, and it would also be easier and quicker to make.

[@lifeascam2755]

thats some great tips, i would love it if you could check out my tips on my recent video

[@alessandrobernardi9258]

Fretting with more pressure is your free one way ticket to tendonitis. I've been there , it's no fun. Stay the fuck away from that "tip"

[@Spawnzion]

Good just to much talk

[@fardshayan]

You speak too much man! Just name the tips!

[@gibsonguitar9393]

hahaha yeah

[@mikepshena]

Don't back talk god

[@eddyray666]

Anyone that agrees with the above: you do not have the patience to get great at guitar.