Richard Smith Fingerstyle Workout

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[@paulmcanear825]

I can't believe one of the worlds finest guitarists just offered a free lesson on fingerstyle to anyone. Thank you for sharing this. Really helpful

[@rayward9726]

Richard, you are a teaching genius! Thank you for your amazing talent and patience to share it with us novices.

[@wasteyelo1]

Fabulous to see and hear Richard in Guitarist again. What an incredible guitar player he is.

[@andrewlavogue3950]

Dude is insanely talented and its a joy listening to him play.

[@TimH86]

‘And so on..!’ To whom it may help on the journey to fingerpicking, here are some songs I learned first when getting started in this style: - doc watson - deep river blues - mark knopfler - postcards from paraguay (great instruction video available from pavel fomenkov with ‘mark knopfler songbook’) - Mark knopfler - Get Lucky (good quality tabs are available online) - Freight train (pretty basic which is good, but it missed the oomph I enjoyed) - Chet Atkins - Windy and Warm (stellar song in my opinion, and some good instructions on YT as well)

[@TimH86]

Ofcourse many others, but this is just how I started and some sources where you can reliably find good material)

[@frozencanuck6764]

Easily one of the best guitar players in the world. I love listening to him play.

[@juliosena22]

It is awesome when a Genius shares his knowledge in a so simple way. Thanks Richard

[@BIGeSTRING]

By far the best acoustic guitar player in the world!!!

[@walterbriggs272]

Richard I really thank you for putting this out. I could listen all night, but the pillow is calling!

[@DarkHorse_-rw4dc]

Just MY opinion here guys..... But....... Yup! Richard Smith has to be the best overall Guitarist in the world. H's just plain AMAZING! I have been playing for over 30 years and I have never seen anyone play as smooth, calm, clean, and fast at the same time. NO ONE!!!!!!

[@bahh3298]

*Ekhem* TommyEmmanuel *ekhem*

[@galenschultz3239]

@@bahh3298 Definitely peers. They are both just incredible. Another level.

[@joq702]

@@bahh3298 Tommy would second DarkHorse - watch him admire Richard playing The Entertainer.

[@grantryder5463]

The three musketeers of non classical acoustic Joscho Stephan, Richard Smith and Tommy Emmanuel (in no particular order)

[@tacituskilgore14]

Can really argue with you on that one

[@2mdallas]

Brilliant concept in showing natural dependency between thumb and fingers then how to work around it. Richard, your playing is genius as is your ability to teach. One of the best.

[@martinspencer366]

Watched Richard in Southport not long ago. He's mesmerising, anything he plays by other musicians is perfect.

[@rochford59]

I've been (trying) playing guitar for more than 50 years,but Richard is one those people who was born with this natural ability...almost god given,Guthrie Govern is another!

[@0HARE]

This is one of the best fingerstyle tutorials I've ever seen. Clear and concise. Now if I could only grow strong nails on my right hand... Boogie On

[@fenixfp40]

False nails are an option, many great guitarist have them.

[@parachuteman4]

Richard you are so great Your groove is amazing

[@xx-zn5ot]

A true master. Thank you Richard

[@joseluisbarcenasg.5304]

Thank you Mr. Richard... I play guitar since 1966. Nobody tell me that exercises... Thank you so very much. From Tlalnepantla, México, I admire you... (Excuse my english)

[@shaunfogarty5744]

Great player. One of the handful of greats.

[@anthonybardsley4985]

Absolutely genius. Makes it look so matter of fact.

[@stevepethel6843]

Wow Richard I been playing guitar since I was a kid...60 plus years but thus is so difficult yet brilliant a great LIGHT you are. God continue to bless you in your life and concerts and teachings. Just the first 4 note thumb bass adding the other "lead" note on 1234 or the" ands " will be a lifetime of learning for my thumb brain. THANKS again for a great lesson. What seems easy is not so easy but growing learning expanding.

[@johnforneris5479]

Thank you Richard, your explanation and showing how to play is helpful to a learning thumbpicker. Practice, practice & practice more for me. Your looking healthy! Thanks for sharing.

[@OsbornIOW]

When you are as accomplished as Richard it must actually be hard to slow it down to show us. His fingers are thinking "Just lets go man !!! "

[@trevormckinnon6696]

I don't play in this style at all. But I think the tips and techiniques presented by Richard are not hard to digest and are the most practical I've seen on KZbin yet; they get to the heart of how a guitarist can combine a melody with an independent rhythm much like pianists do. And do this in a fun way.

[@briansbrain426]

Thanks for this valuable lesson!! I am getting better with finger style, blending Travis picking with classical 4 finger technique. This is a great way to help me build thumb independence.

[@andrewfyakim525]

What a special gift you have, and I'm thankful that you are willing to share with all! You are not only an exceptional player; you have the special gift as a teacher.... you make the complex simple, and easy to understand. I've been playing for many years, and I have learned years-worth in the last 12 minutes... Thank you, very much....

[@MsMusicman56]

I can do this, but thanks so much for explaining it to other players around the world. For such an accomplished player, we all appreciate to take time out of your busy life. It takes time but opens up so many avenues and styles.

[@johnnorris9066]

Great lesson Richard. I first heard you play on a Guitarist magazine cd in the 90s I was blown away by your your ability. 👍.

[@Winterstick549]

Best finger picking tutorial Iv ever had. Iv only been playing guitar for a few months.

[@tiemanschnitzel7940]

One of the very best, hands down

[@Dambuskers]

Thank you so much for the lesson Richard .Amazing player

[@johnwise7693]

Excellent lesson on the basics of independent thumb picking!

[@MrRayzerman]

Thank you for your time and help that was awesome

[@MacleSpica]

very good lesson

[@DonSoledadGroup]

Indice y pulgar (index and thumb) technique very common in traditional flamenco guitar. Richard is a great player

[@helenlangford4281]

That was so so helpful, Dont pinch and Its a cinch ,Thank you so much.

[@jonginder5494]

A+++++++++++. A treasure.

[@amyferebee]

Thank You !!!!

[@DonGill-cu5mo]

Clever fella.

[@walterbriggs272]

Richard you make it look so eady

[@MrEtorkizuna]

thank you. nice and interesting!!!

[@GreggSteinerguitar]

Best guy ever!

[@beezeta]

Why am i watching this at 2am...and i don't even own a guitar

[@PoppinPortraits]

Because it’s an amazing experience to hear this level of guitaring any time if the night 😅

[@kaloandris7588]

lol bro that’s tuff

[@douglaskooienga]

The answer is pretty obvious. It’s quality instruction from one of the last remaining CGPs which is NEVER a waste of time.

[@Opry99er]

This is the world telling you to buy a guitar

[@mikehayes2233]

Go out and buy one!! And ya ain’t buying any of mine!!!! 🎸 LOL!! 🎸 LOL!! 🎸

[@IvanMidwing]

Damn man, your the champ

[@midnightaustin9287]

anyone know the song he played in the intro?

[@ellisnigh6010]

Hey Richard, please, what kind of fingerpicks you use? Is that a Herco on your thumb? Very nice playing!

[@dmitry.skripnikov]

Ellis Nigh looks like Herco, they are huge and too soft

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Excellent lesson!

[@pinknblues1]

Thanks Richard!

[@juangenesyjazz]

Excelente!! Un maestro!!

[@indianrosewood474]

Where can I buy short thumb picks like Richards? Thanks

[@gidbiddy7091]

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[@ledzeppelin6562]

Semplicemente fantastico, eccezionale

[@perperperperillo3709]

Thanks! Very simple... It's unbelievable! I'm to late. I am very late with such lessons. I would be the hero of my street or town. :) You are my hero now and forever! Thanks!

[@TheLowbob55]

whats the name of the intro song?

[@jackkneedler7099]

What. Is the name of the first song?

[@duskobabovic8157]

Genie .😊❤

[@hokahey8051]

Hello, thank you for the lesson. How do you mute unwanted string noise whie doing that?. Thanks again!

[@bokehintheussr5033]

I'm distracted from his playing by his accent. English + Tennessee = Australian!

[@kieranxucconi9154]

I always thought he was Australian

[@charlesjohnson-cj1or]

Richard was born in the UK. So he is English.

[@csnelling4]

charles johnson What country in the U.K? I reckon south east of England .

[@jayrichards9287]

@@csnelling4Beckenham in Kent I believe.

[@roadie3124]

Standard SE England working class accent.

[@TheFloridaPappy]

Yes, I'm a pincher. Thanks for taking your time to show us pinchers a path for thumb independence.

[@satanshog]

fantastic, what was the song he was playing at the beginning or was it an improvisation ?

[@thepoweroftheweed2215]

Probably a blues improvisation

[@arataka57]

What kind of thumb pick does Rich use?

[@charlie3729]

Anyone know which Yamaha guitar he’s playing?

[@jackloganbill605]

looks like their $100 beginner guitar...

[@jtdimension]

Francesco Tarrega: "WHAT THE HELL??" Richard Smith: " OH HELL YEAH!"

[@arthurrodriguez6878]

Thank you! What model Yamaha is that?

[@fdyjt]

what you say at 10:32 well am allready stuck at doing the part at you say at 4:57 ive been doing this for an hour still my hand hits the string to hard

[@haggismuncher]

What I see in contrast to what Tommy Emmanuel says about the right hand....Richard doesn’t anchor down the pinky like Tommy says to do...I suppose that’s just preference....it is the Chet Atkins way & Tommy has adopted that...which is best...? Well like I said preference...what works best for you.

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

Richard seems to go for a more classical guitar approach, where your hand is always floating and muting the strings. That may or may not be necessary, since he plays on a nylon string guitar and you don't need much muting on that kind of strings in practice.

[@haggismuncher]

He was classically taught as a child, unlike Chet & Tommy…does that answer your question?

[@tangents6299]

Dang

[@wilfys123]

Hi Richard thank you for this I’m a newbie guitar player who like acoustic tone but have purchased an electric guitar because acoustic is too loud to play at night, my question is how do you rate the Yamaha silent guitar for acoustic playability and sound as I like to stum but it’s not the same on my electric as on my acoustic guitar is it worth the purchase? Any advise is welcomed

[@deano41.123]

Thanks,

[@keithwigley1256]

Brilliant...ano don't forget Lucas Brar

[@EmrlsCommunity]

Who seen Richard Smith at the Playboy Jazz Festival at Central Park in LA?

[@pitrajayapurnama5867]

I can practice it after 3 days hard training between minutes 2:09 until 2:24

[@MrCharliejaera]

Masterblaster

[@NicolaiCzempin]

Is it me or did he switch between swing eighths and straight eighths?

[@LetBBB6345789]

Thank you for the tutorial. That said you started off so nicely step by step and then the last step was the next 10 in one. I am thankful for the lesson but for the instruction did not deliver on set goal o fthe video..."

[@no1fibersplicer525]

Wow haha. Sorry his free 1 min video didn’t live up to your standards.

[@no1fibersplicer525]

11 min sorry

[@depression6185]

I wish i could play like that too:(

[@jamesvancam]

Can play decently but not like this lol

[@vikennazikian6903]

Does anyone know what make of classical guitar he's playing ? It has a 6 point asterisk on the headstock. Thanks in advance.

[@cat-videos]

looks like basic yamaha model :D can be yamaha c40 or more expensive model

[@judwatkins9478]

Genius! Worth millions!

[@peterdefrankrijker]

I caught my guitar under the bed sheets, watching this video

[@Thomas-ti4gm]

what type of strings are these?

[@FrettieFingers]

How to make a Yamaha sound like gold.

[@patricdahlin6174]

I think that you never played together with an keyharp, nyckelharpa in swedish

[@Prophitforprofit]

Please team up with Chris Thile. It would be very impressive

[@emilbordon1329]

Key of E?

[@jigmewangchuk4085]

I just started learning fingerstyle guitar, is it necessary to use a thumb pick and grow my nails on the right hand? I ask because I've seen a lot of guitarists using them.

[@neilfox9854]

No, you can use your thumbnail if you like, and some guitarists don't use nails, just the flesh of your fingers.

[@Michael-dj6pd]

just do whatever seems comfortable to you. There's always "a" way to do it, and the most comfortable is best in the long run.

[@anthonyfox1436]

Chet atkins said it took ten years for complete independence

[@abfranklin8492]

I'm going to assume the downvotes were for his shirt.

[@bennytvyt]

My head hurts

[@pisoipisoi7584]

sound`like`django`reinhartd..,

[@TheCraig031272]

not bad.....

[@PoppinPortraits]

Nice work cheers Richard this is such a great sound,you are the master of keeping fantastic beats and bass…. but I’m gutted your guitars way out of tune 😀✊

[@DavidThorpeMFT]

Hasn't Richard realised that you have to have a narrow fretboard and steel strings to play like that? Joao Gilberto and Charlie Byrd made the same mistake 😂

[@JamesGordon74]

No.

[@tonyfucilesalvatore5010]

No.

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

That's a student spacing classical guitar. A full spacing model will be essentially as wide as a 7 string neck. You need that spacing to allow the fingers to move without constantly rubbing against each other.

[@DavidThorpeMFT]

@@JamesGordon74 Good to see that the sense of humour is at long last dead!

[@JamesGordon74]

@@DavidThorpeMFT 🤔

[@joq702]

Looks like he is in a music store and may have just given him a basic Yamaha classical guitar.

[@JordyDeLang]

Can't get my bass notes muted, I quit.

[@charlesbryant870]

Who the F disliked this video?

[@wayzUX]

What a complete waste of time, at the end of this tutorial, I was nowhere close to the example at the beggining 🤣

[@TheLowbob55]

shirt cringe but play god