Moving Power Chords Quickly - GL365 Student Spotlight

[@DavidRFIT]

This new series is awesome Carl.

[@GuitarLessons365]

Thanks David!

[@ezra2361]

Everybody loves Metallica, because they’re great to learn guitar. They have some easy stuff and they have some challenging stuff. Also if it wasn’t for Metallica (and you for teaching it), I wouldn’t be able to downpick at the speeds I can reach now :)

[@ThomatBBR]

Total beginner, here only been playing a few months. Playing mostly easy stuff like Nirvana and Green Day and The White Stripes. That happens to be my favorite sound, but I've been doing this shortcut already and I keep beating myself up saying I'm cheating and I try to do it the other way and it just doesn't work. I am making the problem worse by playing a 90's jagstang with large hands. A glutton for punishment. I am so grateful someone who knows what they're talking about has made me feel like I am not an idiot and can make some progress in the way that already felt right

[@TinyBallOfHate]

Holy fuck; using that pinky and angle is a GAMECHANGER!!!

[@Fret-knot]

Man, I’ve learnt some great tips since you started these lessons. Most appreciated.

[@GuitarLessons365]

Thanks Simon!

[@TheSanctionextremis]

mind BLOWN. I've been so annoyed at my inability to slide power chords. My thumb was always creating drag. I'm going to practice this when I get home and see how noticeable the difference is. Thanks guy!

[@wowdogeful]

seems like every Student Spotlight video is about someone having trouble playing Metallica songs (which is understandable)

[@calvinlee2377]

Johannes that’s a neck

[@iam_a_treeperson9083]

Bruh thats y im here

[@josephcreamer7427]

Legit I'm doing master of puppets at the moment and the 3rd segment be sounding crazy for me

[@shlarpy]

@@josephcreamer7427 mood

[@ChaostotheVII]

Of course I know him, he's me.

[@dons8764]

These student spotlights are fantastic!! Carl rocks!!

[@GuitarLessons365]

Lots of fun for me to!

[@lazlo686]

Makes sense why my wrist hurts like hell sliding around with multiple power chords. Gonna try this

[@markjackson9827]

I noticed Ace Frehley years ago playing with his little finger as we call it in the UK, Ive always played power chords this way for 45 years, its easy and natural for the hand.

[@EgdLegend]

This makes so much sense, I naturally play power chords like this but kept thinking it’s the wrong way! And was trying to play with thumb behind. After watching so many of your videos I’m just going to play how it comes naturally!! There’s no right or wrong , end of the day it’s the sound your after , hope you agree . Keep up the awesome work

[@chadbouterse8617]

Great lesson! Didn’t even know I needed to know this, but it is totally something I struggled with without even knowing I was struggling!

[@RichardFriendartist]

So funny his example was Metallica...I was struggling with this exact thing working on Master of Puppets last night...which is why I am watching this! hahah love the channel by the way.

[@HTNT9]

very informative and insightful..didn't know the reason behind it until now.

[@hb2289]

Thanks for sharing this. I haven't yet developed thumb use but I can see how easily the the thumb comes up in that position.

[@Huldracrafts_Cosplay]

use pinky instead of ring finger on power chords, this one tip changed everything for me who played guitar for 8 years. Carl you are a genius.

[@utkarshakash321]

really useful. i also struggled with this a lot but you made it easier.

[@CAP21]

Your guitar instructional videos are awesome Carl. I'm on a mission to watch them all. Thank you for sharing.

[@SaimonWhite]

Man, your videos are great and you are very good explaining every single thing. Thank you very much!

[@SandokanMC]

oh wow didnt consider this at all, ill try it out!

[@NilsHedstrom]

Very good tip Carl! I have had my hand in that awkward angle when I play regular power chords which is fine when I sit down but very hard while I stand. But I'll definitely try that technique out!

[@Denzelione]

Found this gem, haven´t really thought about this. Thx Carl!

[@cjegues]

Keep uploading more of these Carl! I am loving this content!

[@shubhrobanerjee8133]

Great lesson and tip on power chord shifts… will help playing black sabbath too! Thanks Carl, you are the best !!

[@Muchowski_B]

Been having problems with this! So Excited to try this tip out for some heavy death metal riffage

[@matschi1984]

That’s a fantastic Tipp 👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardbartlett7315]

Just what I needed! Thanks!

[@edisousa6916]

Great lesson!! Thanks

[@daverage4729]

Rare to hear someone discuss the technical reasons for hand position...and very refreshing . The thumb hooked over the top doesn't work for me due to my small bear paw fingers but nice to see the different options and the angled fingers certainly helped me..

[@pimpchris21]

ive been playing for 2 years and always played with the index and ring finger!!! this will be challenging to switch to the pinky but it make sense

[@hesekie1]

Another great lesson, thanks

[@johnohara54]

Another thing is pinky usage on power chords means no change in wrist pressure just clasping pressure with the FACE of the pinky. If you use ring finger then you are changing wrist pressure to go up on the ENDS of your fingers causing onset of fatigue quicker.

[@riclic2811]

Thanks for this!!

[@paulchoate1]

Sounds like good advice.

[@990rallen]

That really is a great tip...thanks!

[@mynamejef7963]

I just shredded my pointer finger at the base where it meets my hand from trying to learn engine no.9 so now I’m here lmao

[@mara.j]

Great video

[@ShaharBiran]

Great video, Thanks :) Question: do you have a video explaining power chord sliding? Like for example in Master Of Puppets verse riffs.. I notice James hetfield sliding only his fretting fingers while the thumb stays put. Is that true/easier or am I just missing something ? Thanks :)

[@dineshdev4430]

Hey please do a lesson on Dyer's eve by metallica.I would love seeing you playing that solo.

[@ryanhoskins01]

I've been lurking through your vids for a long time but this one made me subscribe, and comment (I don't play Metallica).

[@assemcrghannam5920]

Im used to moving them with my index and third finger not the pinky

[@harryhickey9749]

Could you make a fingerstyle sort of video please Carl?

[@GuitarLessons365]

Send in a video and I will! 😊

[@fcp5036]

You can do Nothing Else Matters. :o)

[@harryhickey9749]

GuitarLessons365 how do I send it? Via email?

[@loknathshankar5423]

I wanted to ask this.. Thank you,, also slides are hard for me

[@berni602]

I am a beginner and just got to powerchords, g,a,c, and d. Should I just learn to use the pinky from the beginning now?

[@aminriff_life469]

hi , i have a question , how about people who have small hands because with your tips im not able to move up my thumb and is much harder for me to change powerchords

[@WayneTwitch]

I need octave power chord tips

[@BobLeach_DarkWolf]

Thank you

[@voldemortsnose7336]

Ik this vid is really old but how do I mute the rest of the strings when I angle the power chord like that

[@maxx42069]

don’t pick them

[@bowwinanto6243]

Help me a lot

[@lucifermorningstar2766]

Hmmmm interesting.... I need to try this.... And yeah Carl teach Metallica songs.... Theyre awesome 😁😁😁

[@shrabaniroy5251]

You are my God !!!

[@haryypyles4897]

Hey Carl could you please have a lesson on Arctic Monkeys - You probably couldn't see for the lights but I was staring straight at you. I would really appreciate if you considered doing this

[@plectrum316]

I hate to bring up a old post but I have had trouble with this along time. Not just Metallica any group. When I do it it looks like my had is cripple. Not cool looking like Kirk. Any suggestions? I do this it still looks the same!

[@hmingtearalte6921]

Help meeee!!!! I cant progress. Am i not patient enough? Or my practice session are wrong? Im doing the spider exercise for pracice with my max speed at 16th note at 100bpm. Suggest me a good practice routine please. I cant afford a course online/offline.

[@timberwolvesxx7250]

fk man, i been using ring finger whole time, now i am learning thrash metal i noticed most players using pinky. now i have to try to re-learn.

[@JohnG-ie8zn]

Yes teach only metallica 🤘🤘🤘

[@hasancosskun]

that is it

[@jiriprachar1145]

Ok, and what about guitarists with a short fingers... jump from the bridge? :-) Anyway, nice video, thank's Carl.

[@davidadam2777]

Trying to learn master of puppets :)

[@cenkocenk]

i still cant slide my power chords my neck is soo sticky

[@roadwelltravelled7352]

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[@apostle7772]

Christ died for you choose him today I love you

[@Hardcorelife871]

Wow i almost punched myself inthought after all these years i was playing power chords wrong because i do use my pinky and not my ring finger

[@rivalmjd8541]

It's become fate that Carl is my Metallica guy XD

[@commanderchilles6264]

Ever heared you kinda look like that one guy from american pie?

[@GuitarLessons365]

Yep 😁

[@williamlayton1827]

When Metallica ruled the world? Oh yeah they still do I guess!🤘

[@adhiraajsingh517]

how tf is the other channel's carl have an american accent and this carl has the most british accent you may ever hear

[@ChaostotheVII]

I thought they're hitting 3 string chords tho?

[@nikosnikos5126]

Είμαι σίγουρος ότι εσυ που ειχες την απορια στην αρχη του βιντεο εισαι Ελληνας απο την προφορα φαινεται χαχαχα

[@hasancosskun]

that is it