Learn AND Apply Two Hand Tapping: Technique + Theory [GUITAR LESSON]

[@whitewalker608]

THIS. IS. THE. BEST. TAPPING. VIDEO. ON. KZbin. PERIOD.

[@Lewcifr5150]

Brand new guitar player here and agreed!!!

[@scrappy8551]

Beginner guitarist here and i've got to say, out of all the lessons i have seen on youtube this is by far the easiest to understand, i love your way of teaching. Thank you for making tapping so easy to understand.

[@johnathondupuis1301]

Love Jake's content. He teaches not only the big picture, but also the subtleties, nuances, and tricks that alot of other people will not teach. This lesson is a perfect example of that.

[@nonick11]

What is "perfect" here? Please, tell me?

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

😢😢😢​@@nonick11

[@Iser1999]

i've always said this.. this is the best music theory channel available on the internet. indeed tapping was very easy for me to learn as a self thought guitarist but i still think that the hardest part is actually mixing tapping with other techniques. like for me, the hardest part was to use the middle finger to tap so i can keep holding my pick with the thumb and index finger, then actually switching my right hand back in position for picking the strings fast enough. in the beginning even at slower paced songs i had problems shifting my hand from the bridge side to the frets and then shifting it back, but with a little practice you get used to it and you are able to hit the right fret immediately when shifting

[@crestadude4139]

I like this tip I never quite figured out what to do with plec I tried George Lynch 's technique of using the plec to tap with just some of the time it is a good way to keep up pace and string volume loads of practice time required, another plec using technique not for tapping is a 3 note partially damped 3 string chicken picking technique hold plec as normal between thumb and index finger and hit the g-string use middle finger on b string and ring finger on high e string and use your fretting hand to hold down a slide able shape like a standard d chord or take the e down down 1 fret which gives a lovely classical sounding slide able shape while you get faster and faster at the chicken picking and can then break into an arpeggio based solo kind of soloing lead with chords and single notes at major speed built up with a metronome, I am still working on it I find it way harder than tapping but the plectrum being used to tap and make it easier to bring in more standard heavy rock soloing between tapping sections is worth doing, the chicken picking is a Zack Wylde technique developed from some old blues man on an acoustic Zack figured it would work well on an 3lectric for super fast picking which could be used with any slideable shapes bringing in your pinky could let you do it with 4 strings but is too much for me chicken picking is used to describe other techniques so look it up specifically as Zack Wyldes chicken picking using your plec and fingerstyle combined. It is a mind blowing technique if you have the patience to learn it just like tapping you have to start slow and bring it on slowly or you will fail. It is at least easy to do the fretting hand stuff and easy to understand what you are trying to achieve and can also be mixed with tapping style and fast Gary Moore style solos so really great if you work on it and use it fairly often even as a show solo spot to mindful a few fans if you play live if you have seen Zack you know he enjoys playing with himself live on stage giggly bit intended, while the band have a ten minute break very different from Satriani, Van or Malmsteen. Great for sounding different but in a good way. You can pick up elasticated cloth dampers for lightly damping the nut on your guitar usually 3 for a fiver on ebay or 3 quid each in an indie music shop some very good musicians use them for losing extraneous string noise when it just gets too much to damp with your plectrum hand when you are combining difficult moves and stretches with either hand the ebay ones are really good amd very easy to use quickly damping and undamping the nut as required before these were available some very good as in bloody fantastic metal guitarists used to tie a smelly sock across the nut for the same effect but it took longer to apply and remove, one of the great American female guitarists mixing metal and Country invented an actual damping baton that is screwed on using machine head nuts to keep it in place full time with an adjustable thick foam pad which is simple to adjust and once set to your preference takes literally half a second to switch on and off the nut it's about 25quid but worth it if you can tap or chicken pick a highly distorted high gain guitar. She has it for her strat aswell but it requires two small screws to hold it onto the headstock, it can't be worse than a prescribed Rory Gallacher strap 2hich has about six square inches of paint left on it after it is made to look just like Rory's for a mere 5 grand apparently he had a really bad sweating problem 2hen playing live and actually rotted a few stats so badly from his sweat that they were not worth repairing, the pickups were rusted inside along with the switches and wires, the tremolo springs were ready to break through the steel block was lighter due to rusting some of its mass away machine heads and frets and bridge absolutely done along with the neck an neck jointing screws the body was heavier by around a pound and a half due to the wood soaking through and never truly drying out as he used his one favourite for so long at a time and still practiced even when touring. I still think some fans would pay plenty to own his last favourite guitar no matter what condition it was in, the latest epoxy resins could repair any guitar crack so it is possible that it could be dried out and repaired but a real Luther genius would have to take over the neck and fit a complete board and truss rod and fit the Malmsteen style machine bolts instead of screws for the attachment of neck to body. At auction expect to pay 30000 dollars or more if a few rock icons like Clapton, Brian May and Maybe Joe Bonamassa were Bidding against each other that would be easily into six figures for that beast and maybe it would take guitarists with such great blues chops in their heads and fingers to actually play it on occasion I liked Rory's style and his low volume big blues solo where he made you be quiet and listen, just different and definitely world class playing.

[@jyca3101]

best beginner tutorial of tapping I have seen so far

[@rpalmese]

You’re an impressive teacher! Clear, articulate, to the point and... you know your shit! A real pleasure!

[@zakguitar2359]

6:50 i appreciate the dedication to syncing the guitar to the text

[@genebene1152]

I remember when you were on your way to 100k subscribers. Now you’re almost at 400k. Keep up the great content Papa Jake 🥺👍

[@ibrahim_syed7]

I was here when he had 10k

[@genebene1152]

Syed Ibrahim that’s cool bro. But I’m struggling to find who asked :|

[@airconditioningunit9777]

Gene Bene no one asked you either

[@genebene1152]

Air conditioning unit | When Syed Ibrahim said he was here before me to try and signify that he is better than me in some way because of that. I merely made an observation that Jake has grown a substantial following over the months and years. A very positive observation, that no one HAS to ask for. The fact is, Syed Ibrahim tried to make it about himself when I was trying to make it about Jakes progress and how superb his content is. No one asked me, but who tf even cares who asked 😂. Just read the comment and move on, no need to make it about yourself. :|

[@airconditioningunit9777]

Gene Bene ok

[@positivefingers1321]

Your tapping is good but I’m impressed by how fast you can count xD

[@blackcitadel37]

I'm impressed even more how the hell he can play a lot of complex stuff and talk to the camera like it's nothing.

[@abelgonzo5353]

@@blackcitadel37 k7 in. N

[@greg1569]

@@blackcitadel37 that's because it's not complex. it's a three note pattern, if you practice enough it requires less than 1% of your brain and talking is not so difficoult also

[@johnhendricks8140]

Yeah he does count fast. Lol

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Lol.

[@Ocean8881]

As a Jazz guitarist using a clean sound alla George Benson for at least 35 years I have never experimented with tapping. Your instructions are so clear that I am motivated to learn tapping and try incorporating the concept into my style. You are probably one of the best instructors I have ever seen or heard ! Your ability to simplify the complex so clearly is amazing, to say the least!! thank you and keep up the good work!! The only thing missing is your name!!

[@josephwalker138]

OMG..! Thank you for the best fundamental and comprehensive two handed tapping instruction ever...!

[@Bana888]

Absolute genius in making all your lessons simple and easily digestible and understandable. Both in theory and practice. Thank you. Now the rest is just up to us.

[@gabejohnson97]

I'm self taught, non-classically trained. I think I've gotten pretty decent at feeling around in the dark over the years, but every time I watch one of Jake's videos it's like turning the lights on and being able to see too. Having that deep sense of feel augmented by a new ability to see what I'm feeling is going to exponentially increase my writing and performing abilities. Can't thank this awesome guy enough!

[@johnwallace2319]

This guy is the teacher we all need

[@keremkaya6915]

I swear to god this channel might be the most underrated channel in KZbin. Keep up the good work Jake!

[@mr.businessman9790]

I've learned more from watching this video than the last 5 yrs. You have an awesome way of making things simple and slow and so easily understood. Thank you so kindly !! ⭐⚡👌👏👏

[@TheMeJustMe75]

He and Shred Scott = you can learn everything you want to know no matter how long you have been playing. Been playing since the mid 90's and my playing drastically changed when I found them. I tip my hat to these gentlemen.

[@SoftSpokenStrongLove]

Immediately, yes. I love that you are breaking the technique down into each individual mechanic, without focusing too much on the theory. One constructive critique- lead off with: "this will take you some time!" You do a great job of emphasizing slow practice; however, I think leading off with a mention of time invested will save some frustration and retain more interest. So good! Thank you, Jake, for bringing this level of guitar-ing to the masses!

[@michaelelder3945]

Of all the guitar instruction I've seen on KZbin, I think your style of teaching is the cleanest and most concise. I've been playing guitar for more than 50 years and thoroughly enjoy your video lessons. You're good at this.

[@hadiiiiii6_9iiiiiiiii45]

let's all admit it, jake is probably the best music youtuber ever at explaining things about music

[@petar_marus]

You are the best teacher on KZbin !

[@LukeCassidy]

I’ve been playing for like 15 years and yet have learned comparably more in the last couple months from this channel than the entire time I’ve been playing. Kinda sad but speaks to have platinum this channel is. Keep it rockin’ Jake, you’re killing it man.

[@xavierxavier6329]

Jake! You're by far the best teacher out there. Completely blown away at how much you've made music theory easy for me to understand. Youre it!

[@sergiomendoza4827]

You are the best guitar teacher on youtube, this will help beginners a lot

[@DeadShred9]

I have been playing 40 plus years and my Tapping was hit & miss . This has given me ideas and technic I never came to on my own . Thanks a TAP LOAD !!!!!

[@cenzotatcenzotat8036]

I have play the guitar for over 30 years and I can say that you are the best teacher I have ever seen work. Thanks for sharing your Knowledge. 🙏🙏🙏 P. S. Hey man you have a killer tone

[@l30n.marin3r0]

This! This is what I was looking for. Most people "teach" a "lick" for one to repeat over and over again but there is never an explanation as to how it works. If you don't really have a foundation all this is is a party trick that happens to be done with a musical instrument. Thank you!

[@andymetaldad]

Definitely, one of the better vids on this subject. Very informative.

[@CHO-tq5yu]

This Channel deserves a million subscribe... Very helpful

[@truthseeker630]

One of the best lessons on youtube! I use the philosophy at the end as well where we push ourselves beyond the limit until it becomes sloppy. Then when we play back to the original slow pace, it suddenly becomes very easy! Thanks for these invaluable lessons and advice!

[@newell2339]

Eddie Van Lizzio - nice lesson. I remember trying to teach myself how to play in the pre-PC, pre-internet, pre-KZbin era around the time VH1 came out and wore the vinyl off the Eruption track. Swore there was some layered sound trickery going on, then they pulled the curtain back and everyone was blown away. One thing guys struggle with that I don't think you touched on is what to do with the pick. Tons of techniques and even finger(s) used for tapping. Always enjoy your material. Thanks for taking the time to educate the next generation of guitarists.

[@rubenvilla2224]

After buying an electric guitar a couple of weeks ago ( I only played acoustic) I started searching for some new technique videos and just found this channel. After watching halfway through the video I am subscribed. This guy is an excellent teacher and very knowledgeable I look forward to watching all his videos. Thank you so much for the content.

[@liquidsolids9415]

Jake, you are the best guitar teacher on KZbin. Thanks for another great video!

[@darshanaalles6780]

DUDE!!!...when I DON'T invest enough time to improve myself and to become better at something I LOVE, the fact that you put so much effort and care to teach others, just blows my mind. Thank you. And may all your munificence come back to you a hundred fold.

[@noreen7691]

This is one of the few tapping videos that teaches the music theory behind it. I was looking for this. I knew the techniques, but not the notes I have to play to be in key. I love this video ☺️

[@kiri4186]

Finally a tapping video with application. Great lesson!

[@chrismuratore4451]

Its the first 3 notes of the time temple. Jake is easily one of the best music educators on the web. Not only are his methods very approachable, he has a great personality.

[@juliaboyce3345]

Yes, his personality is outstanding, totally love it.

[@Oakbard]

Your videos are great, I recommend them to anyone who mentions that they are learning guitar or music theory. You break the theory down well and show so clearly how to apply things

[@CarnivoreIntelligence]

Yes, he is great!

[@briansullivan3424]

I've seen some people use a pick instead of their finger to do the tapping. The mechanics are the same, you're just hitting the highest desired fret of your pattern with a pick instead of your finger. This isn't always the sonic aesthetic you want (because the nylon or plastic will sound different than the other notes you're hammering on and pulling off with your fretting hand), but it can be really effective if you're alternating between picking and tapping phrases quickly.

[@greenandblue3809]

When you mentioned "indian carnatic music" man! You really know your shit! Been following you for a long time but your knowledge of music still amazes me!

[@ChiminNotJimin]

What a great content, i’m struggle for this like for years now. But now thanks to ur video i easipy master my guitar and amazed my friends

[@eiseks3410]

You're amazing! Every time I watch one of your videos I learn so many new things.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

You should do a more in depth video on the style of tapping done by many Math Rock bands where they are playing full chords and arpeggios.

[@fishylogic222]

Trevor Wong has some great videos on this!

[@swagmiredoesall]

@@fishylogic222 Fr. I've watched his videos

[@tjsogmc]

Works for bass guitar also. I had real problems at first, but after dropping my action just .5mm I could do the tapping no problem. I also found out that my pinky was really weak, so that held me back for a bit until I could build strength. The key is definitely to work on it every day. Add it to your regular practice schedule and you will be tapping in no time.

[@dannyhood8857]

Tapping with a pinky finger is hard. (I can't imagine on bass strings) I've practiced couple weeks now. Tapping with my pinky feels week awkward and hopeless. Yet I still practice tapping with pinky. First, middle, and ring fingers are normal. I hope It'll strengthen. Maybe one day Ill be able without thinking. I doubt it. I watched Guthrie govan video professer shred lick#4 (looks so easy, and familiar pattern) At the moment tapping with my pinky feels useless.

[@docbob1182]

Yup I took this to my newly acquired 6-string bass and and even after the 1st session I know I'm going to be able to get this with practice...

[@Ric-Phillips]

Great breakdown Jake. I don’t know how much you dabble in fingerstyle percussive techniques - pluck ‘n chuck (notes on a non-thumb down stroke while creating a thumb strike), glops, half strums, tap harmonics etc. - but there are precious few videos on this platform that break down the bio-mechanics as clearly as you do. Thanks again for this excellent vid. 👍

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Bar none best easy to understand breakdown of tech playing on YT. Thank you Sir !

[@correametal]

This is the best and most comprehensive video ever for people aspiring to learn the tapping technique! You are awesome Jake! Thanks!

[@unktopia]

The theory is really the key. Although I knew that it must be triads the simple pattern breakdown and 4 then 3 for major and 3 then 4 frets for minor is a real ah ha moment for me. Love your work.

[@andersjjensen]

Likewise! That was a lightbulb moment for me too... despite that when I thought it through it's so god damn obvious! :P

[@TarnaBarTM]

One of the best music theory and practical applications on youtube. Awesome video my man, keep them coming.

[@jimhagler3716]

A really excellent video in every category, thanx

[@Setha107]

Great video. Surely one of the best(if not the best) tutorials on tapping.

[@just-jiu]

Thank you very much for this content. What I personally do is that I play for each scale 3 sets of pentatonics (AC, DF, EG) and just tap the notes from the pentatonic boxes and just learn it in more like relative way to the position of the box.

[@fractualitymusic]

Dude your edits are hilarious. The extended tapping face. Also I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your channel you’ve been such an informing inspiration to me and my guitar playing.

[@st.peterunner8758]

Such a good teacher. Wish I had this when I was learning the basics. Still enjoyed watching it

[@HansOellerich]

Wow. Thank you for this thorough, easy to understand exclamation, and presentation of tapping. I've been playing professionally for 23 years and I've always shied away from tapping. I'm going fire up the metronome and get to work. You rock!

[@HansOellerich]

I spent an hour and half on this today and I officially have another tool in the shed. Thank you.

[@nokrimchimarak1246]

you make things soo easy to understand....

[@sagnikdam7652]

You are my favorite instructor. I can't thank you enough for your contribution to my playing !

[@MSpotatoes]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@thkount5851]

the best lesson for tapping in the internet!!!

[@miaoupha2370]

Your channel is so good, you're a fantastic teacher.

[@2giantmonsters]

Excellent. Thank you, Jake.

[@slushpuppydevil]

Been actively working on tapping for a few days now and immediately this video arrives, what great timing haha

[@jeffro.]

I just found your channel. As a (yet another) self -taught (and even self-thought) guitarist, I'm ready to tackle this technique. Some thoughts: 1. I play fingerstyle often, but i play using my pads, not my nails. I grab the string with the callus of my finger tip and snap it. So, i can easily do pull-offs. And since my finger tips are hard, i can easily do hammer-ons as well. (I do the same on Classical guitar.) 2. Since i mostly practice on acoustic guitar, i will have to be able to do this technique on that. If course i will have to play on electric too, and adapt my playing. 3. I forgot what this one was. I enjoyed your video so much that i subscribed to your channel. I hope there's more good material coming! Thanks, dude! 🤪

[@crsmade]

Dude… you sure do know how to explain sht extremely well! Subscribed!

[@Ragnarok540]

This is really inspiring, I hope there's a second part about tapping with multiple strings in the future.

[@adityab1924]

I have learnt a lot of things from you , sir . The way you teach is too good , definitely the content

[@pablomontesinos6852]

Finally! I was a little bit worried about you. Glad to see you fine and always happy to see a new video.

[@lilcaesarman]

Thanks! Really good lesson. I am in the beginning stages of learning music theory and this video taught me more stuff.

[@ketantank159]

Very nice lessons .Your tapping and teaching is too good

[@ianl6254]

Gotta get me a metronome! Thanks, Jake, great lesson, love the effects, too!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Fantastic information & explanation. Super clear & detailed. oNe LovE from NYC

[@garyjones783]

Very well presented! Good job!!!

[@MrDVNNY]

Sir you are amazing at helping with all the nuanced information of proper technique. Thank you

[@Gregorypeckory]

Good stuff as always! One thing I think you got wrong however, is suggesting that lots of distortion will help people learning to tap, to hear their mistakes better. The thing is, like with every guitar technique, one of the hardest things to do is control the dynamics, and part of the reason distortion is so popular and fun for beginner players is that they have very little control of dynamics, and distortion helps them even out what would otherwise be lines where some of the notes are whispers, and others accidentally way too loud. In tapping it's true that it is easy, but not so easy that you don't have to work on getting the notes to come out clearly and with dynamics that match your intention. It takes a bit of time to get the right hand and left hand to basically match each other as if they were all on the same hand. With lots of distortion, it will sound better right away, and the player will likely not even become aware how little control they have until they decide to try playing cleanly. That's the time some are going to realize they have a lot of work to do that needs to be done with a clean sound, while others will simply decide that tapping should always be done with distortion. That's fine if it satisfies them, but for people who really want to advance at it, sooner or later they're going to have to face working with a clean sound for better control.

[@mihailmihaylov988]

Great video. Really appreciate the high quality lesson.

[@LookAtTheTrees]

So much fun. You explain things very well.

[@mamuroflores4056]

Thanks Jake …better than going to a music school…

[@wfly81]

One thing Jake didn't point out that I think is important to getting the feel for tapping is that the downward pulloff to release the string with your two tapping fingers followed by the next tap creates a circular pattern with the two fingers rotating the same direction, but at opposing sides of the circle. You can actually get a feel for it by putting your left ring finger and your right index finger (or middle finger) in a rubber band and rotating them in a backwards motion (rolling towards you).

[@manny75586]

It's a very easy technique. When I learned it, the hardest part was learning what to do with the pick when I shift to tapping. Because you quickly realize any lead that goes on for more than 4 bars is going to sound a bit trite if you are just tapping the whole time. I used to try holding the pick with thumb and middle. But had the pick go flying a few too many times. I found just tapping with the ring finger worked great...until I started playing with thicker picks (to get my sweeps and chugs sounding more defined) and just using the edge of the pick. It takes a little extra practice, but it sounds great. Kirk Hammett was the first person I can recall doing it in the solo to "One"

[@Guitarzzzzzzz173]

Just 25 seconds into this video, I already like your approach and teaching technique!😃 Thank you for posting this. It was very helpful.!🎸

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

Pure gold. Thanks Jake!!!

[@imcameronlee]

Thank you for this! I remember watching it a year ago and it has helped so much.

[@wormcultist6637]

This was some something I was actually looking for a long time

[@rae5425]

This was very helpful, thanks Jake!

[@larryduke7155]

Yet another great vid by Jake!!! I have yet to see one of his lessons where I didn't gain both practical knowledge and applied music theory at the same time. His teaching method is so relaxed yet thorough I am amazed at how palatable these musical subjects are made for those of us that don't have "proper" musical training yet still want to benefit from knowing theory. I watch every vid I can find by SMS and I always find myself craving more "Jake Knowledge". He truly is the "Bob Ross" of music theory. Music is better off because of the work Jake does.

[@tungwkseow5003]

This clip is certainly an eye opener for myself and many beginners, thanks !

[@stevenwalker3124]

Thanks for another great video! To see a man who has taken two handed tapping to a new level see Tony Keck videos as well...amazing!

[@DumbWhiteBeats]

You made this incredibly easy to understand and practice.

[@edgardhossny]

The best lesson ever i never understood this until know you rock! ❤️

[@parkerb1661]

Awesome lesson greetings and peace much appreciation brotha man! your lessons always help me unlock areas where i feel i become stagnant, like ties together stuff i thought i didnt know. I appreciate your clear instruction, cheerfulness, your intelligent humor and your awesome creativity. Awesome channel yo😇🙌

[@mauricioa.b.2897]

Amazing tapping lesson!

[@JoeR203]

Vito Bratta from White Lion is my favorite player. His tapping is awesome and his solos are phenomenal.

[@charleswesley3642]

Have you ever looked up Vitaly makukin. He was the best in the world. He was unbelievable. He passed last year. Look him up on KZbin.

[@sagig72]

As always - super great lesson Jake ! Good job !

[@itsfreezinginhere764]

I was just looking for a good video on tapping. Thanks Jake!

[@PivasRox]

Great lesson! Thank you so much!!!

[@Zwolers]

Jake You're doing perfect lessons. Entertaining and teaching with great details simutainously. Laughed few times :)

[@lynington]

Thanks Jake for another great video, engaging presentation and very worth while content, I'll definitely put some time in on this.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Thank you as always for the lesson 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@louistech112]

Dude where has this channel Been very underrated

[@ymyasiyadofficial7013]

You are super awesome instructor for all the time Mr. Jay Lizzion. Thank you so much Mr. Jay Lizzio for sharing and preparing helpful vids which I have benefitted from your vids.