Practice These Legato Techniques Every Day

[@chazz571]

I never regretted buying his legato package and also his teaching skills are so simple which everybody can easily understand. Love you Rick, keep uploading videos like this😇

[@sammylead3278]

I want to buy his legato package pls how do I go about it

[@TheJML1975]

@@sammylead3278 check the description, for a link to his hd lessons! 😉

[@milinddayadan6817]

There are lots of videos on the internet but this video worked for me. As I am 39 It's quite difficult for a mature muscle to adopt new things therefore it was very difficult and frustrating for me, after a few days I realised it not only requires fingers to work but it requires full concentration and very precise movement, power and timing. Lots of respect, love and thanks to Rick sir for making this video. Now I am enjoying this stuff a lot and getting improved day by day.

[@voronOsphere]

The slick thing about "Hammers Only" is that you can bring the pick in at any time for moments of Staccato within the Legato!!!!! I'm also sure it will make my left hand much more accurate when I do pick every note!!! Thanks, again! Excellent Lesson!!!!

[@diegoignacio4923]

Thank you Rick!! this is pure gold guitar wisdom.

[@RickGraham]

Cheers, Diego!

[@mi5988]

@@RickGraham Rick, amazing as always! Thank you! Do you know this guy? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZLMZHWAg7Ssn5I

[@deeforty]

I think left hand strength and control is the answer, for years I worried about picking patterns, 80% or more is all in the fretting, imo.

[@elverdugohd]

Cleanest legato player sharing his knowledge with us, mere mortals. Greetings from Spain, Rick! Much love!

[@zyxwfish]

Check out Marshall Harrison and Allan Holdsworth

[@kane6529]

@@zyxwfish Tom Qualie is no slouch either with legato technique

[@kalposavec674]

@@zyxwfish Exactly...Allan Holdsworth had the most fluent legato.

[@prodigalsin6621]

@@kane6529 beat me to it!

[@sidneymays]

@@kalposavec674 yessssss

[@Returnality]

Great to see the Holdsworth hammer on only approach being taught! It's a more fluid sound imo, more true to the spirit of legato

[@eddiejr540]

This stuff is insane!!...it takes incredible finger strength to make these lines sound clean and have the same volume ...what a workout!!!!....rock on my brother!!!

[@nathanpflughoeft1126]

I love that you address the importance of relaxation! Guitar tai chi!

[@iAutodidact]

Always appreciate these lessons.

[@RickGraham]

Glad you like them!

[@leltraco1983]

Watching Rick's joy while recording these videos are the best thing ever!

[@zantrex4]

Patron is a good idea... but we all really just want the Rick Graham OnlyFans...

[@RickGraham]

lol

[@beanzthumbz]

@@RickGraham It's not necessary though because watching your technique is already pornographic

[@nonaldneo9327]

Oh noo 😂

[@JoelDubay]

Pretty gay comment

[@JishuDebnath-b2h]

You all under arrest

[@Jinjer13]

many thanx and greetings from germany Rick........................ you are a great guitarist

[@NTayls80]

Rick, this was a fantastic episode 🔥 thank you. Patreon is a great idea!

[@zyxwfish]

I use to practice scales and patterns hammer ons only years ago and then when I had it down solid matched my picking with it. So it was like legato with picking. I’m extremely rusty at it now but need to start practicing it again. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@JubaDeMetalAlumínio]

Like, picking the first note of the current string and do hammer-ons right after? This was something quite fast for me when I was composing my third song (I was playing for like, 1 year); I've never seen that before, but it was quite obvious that someone done it decades ago. Well, for a couple minutes I felt like I discovered a new technique lol

[@zyxwfish]

Hyarmen Qüêntaro have you heard of Allan Holdsworth?

[@JubaDeMetalAlumínio]

@@zyxwfish Well, I've never heard his music, but I know his type (some kind of alien among us).

[@zyxwfish]

Hyarmen Qüêntaro watch one of his live videos. His legato will blow your mind. Just wait for the solo. He plays chords all as plucking all the notes at the same time like hitting keys on a piano then the solos are so fluid it sounds like a horn section.

[@briane2520]

Great lesson. Beautiful signature guitar! Also, a Patreon would be a great idea.

You changed me as a player, the legato technique I have today I owe it to you. Thank you.

[@gitarmats]

I focused on the right hand so much recently, but this will be nice to whip my left hand into shape! Thanks, Rick! Legend!

[@thongnieducationalinstitut8646]

Strange and insane hammering & pull off! Great

[@gmanj88]

Rick, you should absolutely do patreon. Tabs would be amazing. Perhaps even tabs and analysis of some of your amazing videos (“Strat”, “Shredding on a cheap guitar?”, “Monday night improvisation “, etc). I’d sign up immediately!

[@CMM5300]

I was working on trills with hammers only. I noticed it really programmed the fast twitch muscle memory with independence. Like programming hammers of a piano. Helped my left hand a tremendous amount!

[@hyde4004]

Do you find it helps with synchronisation in picked lines? I find that my left hand has trouble with timing with picked lines and I suppose using these exercises should improve the timing of the left hand quite a bit.

[@CMM5300]

@@hyde4004 yes it will. Focus on fretting down when the pick releases.

[@CMM5300]

@@hyde4004 alot of people say don't practice scales. But practicing scales 10,000 times helps get your technic and timing down. Practice everything for 5 minutes at all speeds. Trills for 3 minutes at various speeds.

[@butterflywing61]

Those legato tones at the end have an orchestral woodwind quality. Nice!

[@digitaldrive1192]

Hi Rick, wondering if you ever spent time breaking down George Lynch's techniques? Seems like his style consists a lot of wicked fast trill/legato sequences. Curious what you think about George Lynch in general. Thanks.

[@LegionDe75]

Awesome exercise and even better so because it sounds great. Gonna try this with string skipping....check the obituary later. Thanks again Rick!

[@jasongraham4425]

I love doing these ascending hammer ons while descending. 3 note pattern but your swapping the second and third notes to really hem things up.

[@aprilchesser4279]

tabs, i’d sign up. also, create a tone patch to purchase. axe effects.

[@valentinmusatmuresanu8782]

true

[@MiKeHendrycks]

Thanks Rick! Great Video! I found a great tom Q. video on "lazy first finger syndrome" a number of months ago. turns out my brain internalized that video and i was in fact doing hammers only without being mindful of it (in most instances) totally copping that lick in the middle by the way, thanks! Also not sure if its because of how my brain is wired but I can watch a 20 minute video of yours and follow every second. Shorter more "structured" videos with jumps and flashy frames lose me in a minute. Ive been known to ramble as well (peep this wall of text) but its interesting a fellow self professed rambler is so easy to follow from point to point....great minds think alike? Glad youre doing well!

[@cosmicowl7584]

Thankyou for another awesome lesson🤘🏼

[@CaptainSidePipe]

Thank you Rick. This is the greatest guitar lesson ever!

[@valentinmusatmuresanu8782]

thank you for the lesson! Bless

[@japhetzila6235]

Thank you for showing this with us!

[@apocalypticangel3256]

Happy Sunday!🌞

[@CaptainSidePipe]

This is the Best guitar lesson I have ever seen!! Thank you from ,🇨🇦 Rick!

[@NeilTurnbull007]

That point about finding the fine balance between being relaxed and having just enough tension / focus to play is so interesting , it is a constant battle ! Like living on a razors edge.

[@aidandaugherty1699]

Such a nice guitar

[@andrewamicarelli]

Haven't thought of practicing the hammers only versions, thanks!

[@deeppurple123456]

Thank you very much for keeping us practicing, you're a gem!

[@Snowy0123]

Something I never noticed was that how unnecessary keeping my index finger planted while playing legato.. I noticed it kept tension in my hand,as soon as I started lifting my index finger when it was not in use the tension instantly left and the smoothness and speed started appearing.. you're the best

[@TheCarozz]

Thanks for all lesson for free, you are a great teacher

[@jollz2492]

I can’t stop watching your videos Rick, incredible playing as always! Keep the videos coming! Best wishes :)

[@vantasticvanmail]

Great lesson Rick. We really appreciate them.

[@GelaendeLars]

This is so hard to achieve a clean legato without picking, it's driving me crazy! I'm glad I found your channel

[@johnsmithers5044]

Great stuff.Patreon is the way to go.

[@kennithh7744]

Thank you so much . That was beautiful , soulful to me . I will be filling more of my time with this .

[@RaineyDaysStudio]

Sweet lesson Rick, and nice lick!

[@keithrobinsonguitar]

Awesome lesson Rick. Love the harmonic sound you get from that hammer on the 14th fret, very cool!

[@adamspringer2442]

Thank you for teaching us! I really do appreciate it! 🙏👍❤

[@TheArc37]

Thanks Rick! You're a huge inspiration to me!

[@Paciferum]

Beautiful! Thank you very much

[@jaurainz6607]

Awesome short lesson..thank you

[@Spielkind45]

You are the best Rick! Thanx man!

[@rudiyantohalim736]

Always love your guitar sound and tone sir 👍👍👍 I really appriciate this kind of lesson, because i'm struggling to play fast lick

[@ryot_exhaust]

Thank you Rick boy! Awesome content.

[@crisolivares7847]

Thank you Rick I will rreally put on practice hammer ons from nowhere great lesson and such a tasty tone.

[@charlieboy1999]

Thank you very much, this was very usefull.

[@sonicstoryteller]

A very thoughtful tutorial Rick great tone and a wonderful looking guitar best wishes 👍

[@ace4evr]

"anyway, im digressing..." You always digress, Rick

[@alpardal]

IIRC Brett Garsed has mentioned in the past that he uses the hammers-only approach exclusively, and he has a hell of a technique

[@RickGraham]

Incredible player

[@FatalizedGuitar]

This was superb Rick, thanks bro. Could I suggest your best practice for syncing the picking hand please? I feel like I’m severely lacking in the picking hand department and it’s holding me back, I’m sure you have some epic advice for this! All the best!

[@zachr.4711]

You are an inspiration, sir.

[@michaelscharf8715]

Thanks for this lesson Rick.. Thanks for your inspiration.. A Patreon is a very good idea 💪👌😌

[@bobfarmer9120]

Patreon sounds like a great idea to me Rick.... killer lesson as always 👍👍

[@epytomeproductionz7571]

I like this. nice exercises, thanks Rick

[@___and_memes_for_all]

Could you do a video on multi finger tapping (like Steve Lynch from Autograph uses)

[@orphaneduk5672]

Very nice lick at the end there. Eric Johnson vibes. And also some Rick Graham ones too ;)

[@MrLuismizraji]

Muy bueno Rick. Estos ejercicios te suben de nivel. Muchas gracias!

[@johngregsonguitar]

Great ideas and beautifully explained/demonstrated, such valuable stuff! Nice one Rick, and the new Charvel looks stunning!

[@RickGraham]

Thanks mate 🤘

[@guismth]

Never thought to do the pinky hammer on while descending. Cool!

[@gunnarsnyder1204]

Thank you Rick!

[@markhensonguitarist-composer]

Excellent video Rick, I feel that practicing hammer ons only definitely develops a greater level of finger independence that I don't seem to get from using hammer ons and pull offs. Also my fretting hand feels more relaxed, just need to work on muting to keep the notes clean !

[@franciscopizzani9943]

Always amazing stuff!!!

[@voronOsphere]

My legato is still rather weak. This is very helpful for me! Thanks!!!!

[@axeaddiction796]

Awesome stuff. This technique sounds great. I will start implementing immediately. And yes I would subscribe to your Patreon channel

[@DovidM]

In the electric guitar world, legato is discussed wholly in terms of the left hand. In the classical guitar world, slides, hammer on’s and pull-offs are not the only way legato is taught. Legato on classical guitar is a singing line. That seeming connection of one note to its predecessor can be achieved without a single hammer-on or pull-off. Both hands can be used for every note in a legato passage. The electric guitar is not that different, as two-handed legato is also a thing. I don’t see much discussion of legato of that kind, however, in instructional books about electric guitar legato.

[@RickGraham]

interesting point. being a classical guitarist myself I'm fully aware of it.

[@bockauchi6489]

Amazing practice lessons

[@Krilium]

Love the video Rick!! One small complaint, could you perhaps refer to the hands as fretting/picking? A lot of us are left handed and it can get confusing after a while, thanks!

[@Hetriani]

Rick this is fantastic!! Wish me luck bro...descending hammers from nowhere are about to melt my brain 😂😂

[@thormusique]

This is brilliant, mate, thanks! I would love it if you could go over what amp settings you use to get such a sweet (and clear) sustain. Cheers!

[@sniperozukum1397]

You are extreeeeeemmmly good dude

[@karemare6426]

I'm proud of you, Rick, love shines through all that you're doing, man! You're a great guy, keep up the good work! And thanks!

[@christiancordaway2181]

I love my dk24. These guitars arouse me

[@lpgoog]

My 2 cents: Exploiting this level of advanced mastery is best achieved using SOUNDSLICE vs inferior regular tab for deliberate practice. That way students can breakdown parts individually and accelerate learning. That is a worthy investment for both teacher and students! 😜🎶👍

[@SixStringStudies]

I would support your Patreon Rick, great idea. Jim.

[@stevemoore6349]

Yes on tabs...you are the cleanest legatto practitioner of all sir

[@TheSeraphim75]

When Rick says it’s demanding ….you better believe it - A cripple

[@ace4evr]

oh my god!

[@rockgemini]

Correction: When Rick says it's demanding ...you better don't try it! LOL

[@alessandroinclanalarcon4512]

@@rockgemini Correction: When Rick says it’s demanding: Try it!… By your own risk 😢

[@rata1983]

Awesome as always !

[@marcospastortagle5720]

Nice!! Thank you very much for the tips 💯⚡🎶

[@spenserphoenix]

Definitely keen on a patreon

[@Keno9462]

Would love to be a patreon it’s about time!!!!

[@anuwatjaioebim7874]

Thanks

[@azlishah2517]

thanks mate!

[@Seandawg99]

Would love to see ya do something on Patreon!!! I’m in!!!

[@guitarraprocarlos]

Rick , gracias por estos videos, son de mucha ayuda,, ¿El curso que ofreces sirve para los que hablamos español??. Saludos desde Chile.

[@TruthGuitar]

So freaking GOOD!

[@tazemeagain8128]

Thanks rick!

[@domdube6644]

Yes please do a patreon I’ll sign up for sure love to have tabs

[@jasonwalters3990]

Yes, Patreon!

[@jasongraham4425]

Gorgeous guitar

[@chadmarx7718]

The all-hammer legato aka the holdsworth legato

[@lbarnesmusic]

Hey Rick, great tips! It's not a big deal but I was wondering if there's a reason why you prefer to bend the G string downward as opposed to upward? For instance at 11:56 - I usually treat the the strings symmetrically in my mind, bending the bottom three downward & the top three up. Perhaps you mention this in another video but I'm willing to make it habit if it's beneficial!

[@bobbycline8043]

It's most likely because he bent with his first finger and bending from the wrist down tends to be smoother than just wiggling your first finger