Baxter and Jonathan talk about the 3 most important things you should strive to master as a new guitar player. Let us know your top 3 things in the comment section below!
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@shanewalton88882 жыл бұрын
YOu guys need to someday do a best-of video that has nothing but closeups of Johnathan when he thinks Baxter is nuts.
@SuperBakersk8er2 жыл бұрын
“Cursed with whiteness” 🤣🤣🤣 that one caught me off guard lmao
@stevenpipes15552 жыл бұрын
All players should learn how and why to set up their guitars! "Dialing it in" to your own preferences will help you develop a bond with that instrument. DONT LAUGH! When you go from liking your guitar to LOVING it, practice becomes a passion rather than a chore! AND ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE YOU PLAY!
@smelltheglove2038 Жыл бұрын
Nah, don’t wash your hands. Takes too long to properly dry and hand won’t slide the neck properly. Plus it’s a whole extra step that leaves time to get sidetracked. If you have the urge, pick it up immediately and play.
@ryangunwitch-black2 жыл бұрын
The three most important skills to learn as a beginning guitarist? Or any guitarist, I'd say... 1. Delivery driving. 2. Bussing tables 3. Prep cook
@ringsystemmusic Жыл бұрын
already got 1 on lock lmao
@davidmiles5332 жыл бұрын
The THREE most important things for new players: 1). Love guitar 2). Be willing to go through pain until you develop callouses. 3). Be willing to practice seriously for 40-50 minutes 5 days a week.
@carlosgravy79662 жыл бұрын
Yep
@charleso.89982 жыл бұрын
Being mostly self taught I wish it hadn't taken so long to realize that it ok to play like triads and stuff. That you didn't have to use the full chord on everything. I know it sounds stupid but I spent years trying to stuff full chords into everything I played. lol
@caiusmadison29962 жыл бұрын
I did same, like first half of my 28 years playing... it will definitely hinder you. After I found double stop and triplet magic, it's a whole new game and I stopped just being rhythm/harmony aligned. Became more lead and solo oriented as a player when I realized they're totally great in those applications, too.
@wammons0072 жыл бұрын
@@caiusmadison2996 yup. spent 20 years not thinking I could ever solo an any level due to a few missing fingers then learned what the panitonic scale was and that I could use my knub opened a whole new world. thanks you tube
@smelltheglove2038 Жыл бұрын
@@wammons007 I think it’s awesome you call it your “nub”. Way to lean into your handicap. It shows good character.
@juniorg2962 жыл бұрын
@Now You Shred" backing tracks, you're welcome. Serious serious game changer for me. His backing track videos include an interface that shows the chord progressions, chord shapes, basic pentatonic, pentatonic modes, scale switching depending on track, etc IN REAL TIME. It is SOOOO good for visual learners, and you're playing along so the tactile feedback is immediate. I was stuck "in the box" for SO DAMN LONG...@Now YOU Shred backing have been HUGE for me.
@Donholleyglobeaz2 жыл бұрын
I’m one year into learning to play. Thank you for this video.
@suzetteduncan2 жыл бұрын
I am already Elijah's biggest fan! hope he makes it to the channel
@rstuartcpa2 жыл бұрын
Mutting and eliminating unwanted string noise. A must for starting out.
@jimmyfrombrooklyn85502 жыл бұрын
Great job boiling it down to those 3! The phrase of the day- “That’s what makes a guitar a guitar kids” New players need to keep it fun to stay interested. The skill of good pocket, ear and vibrato/bending to pitch will serve them well as they advance. Another great video guys
@Lovell93 Жыл бұрын
It’s Polyphia John and they are so good! I’m 30 years old and have been playing for 15 years. If I can learn to play Polyphia songs, you guys can too. It just takes a lot of dedication! Granted there are some I’m really struggling with, I won’t stop trying til I can do it.
@davedavid70612 жыл бұрын
the first movie we went to with my infant son was Faces of Death at a midnite movie. He was tucked into his little sleeper carrier and we thought he would sleep through the thing-but noooo. He woke up half way through and started climbing around and staring at people. We left thusly
@hangaroundrecords47612 жыл бұрын
Totally want to see Johnathan’s kids do a guest appearance!
@TheCultureVultures.2 жыл бұрын
I'm all in on an Elijah guest appearance.
@Nick-qq2nq2 жыл бұрын
The three most important things when playing guitar are: Spending money on gear Looking cool when you play Toan
@joerob30812 жыл бұрын
Amen! Hear the note, play the note
@colinemily98562 жыл бұрын
Nice video guys -- maybe a follow up with some basic exercises for playing by ear?
@johnwashburn37932 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, about the beard, do whatever will make you happy. To heck with what people say. Great video! I am a proud boomer bender but I use to fall off of the low E. Now I pull it.
@simonpark8432 жыл бұрын
For some reason I imagine Jonathan's son having a beard exactly the same as his Dad's.
@dana.93772 жыл бұрын
Still waiting on that 50k sub silver sky give away lol. Thanks for the videos guys, great stuff!
@brettgl212 жыл бұрын
The boy must be on!
@jimmextorf77852 жыл бұрын
Great advice, fellas. The start of every (most?) Saturday morning for me is to let KZbin cycle through any music it selects and try to figure out the key and play along. Obviously I'm taking periodic breaks to eat my bagel and drink my coffee. I mean, breakfast IS the most important meal of the day.
@robertclarkguitar2 жыл бұрын
I love the effect my soul feels on a nice bend. Indeed.
@peteralerich50852 жыл бұрын
1. Learn how to tune your guitar. 2. Learn (by ear would be great) and play along with your favorite songs to learn how to play in time. 3. Learn how to tune your guitar. Number 1 and Number 3 are very important and are overlooked far too often.
@LakesideWeldingJerry2 жыл бұрын
And bring the kid on!!
@rickeybecker34952 жыл бұрын
Trim a Tele scoop in your beard Jonathan.. 1- tune by ear 2- sing your notes
@adoubleu___2 жыл бұрын
The new MTV style intro/lead-in video is epic. Great channel y'all
@CasinoGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Derrick had to step it up!
@Briandnlo4 Жыл бұрын
The “Star Licks Master Series” is for guitarists of a certain vintage. If you ever see me playing out, PLEASE request “Magic Power” by Triumph.
@xamislimelight89652 жыл бұрын
I wish, when I started out, someone told me how many aspects of playing is personal to the player. For the first year i was too focused on "is there a specific way to do (insert whatever it is here)" and sometimes the answer was yes, but most of it was finding what works for me, not everyone else.
@robertwillett41227 ай бұрын
In my humble opinion. I'll give you 5 things a new guitarist should do. I've been playing for over 4 decades. Having the skills to play a guitar is the ultimate. It's like having a superpower, and once you have learned your way around the old fret board, you should be proud because it's fn hard. But so satisfying. The best hobbie there is. And you could make money,even possibly become a rock star. This is for the young beginners. 1. It is vital to have a playable well setup guitar. I don't mean a custom shop Gibson. I have played on very well setup guitar that costed 200.00 2. It's extremely difficult do not quit. 3. It's extremely difficult do not quit. 4. It's extremely difficult do not quit 5. It's extremely difficult do not quit. Follow these steps. I will guarantee you will become a guitarist. Your welcome, you now know the secret.
@ChristTiger2 жыл бұрын
Yes, bring on Elijah! 😎
@pierheadjump2 жыл бұрын
😎 Thanks ⚓️ Casino 🎸
@mcfontaine2 жыл бұрын
‘Playing by ear’ … well said gents. It’s also so much easier to do now because digital recordings are going to be in tune. Gone are the days of the 80’s when I was learning playing to songs in cassettes … where pretty much every time, you had to start of by tuning your guitar to that recording or tape player.
@supernothing77 Жыл бұрын
Yeah you can loop a part over and over even one bar of music
Dang it Baxter I love shadow of the colossus, you've grown on me a good bit ya dark wizard you. Ok films I like Baxter since you're a movie guy.... Transformers(1986), Day of the Dead(1985), Cool Hand Luke(1967), Fistful of Yojimbo(you pick swords or guns), Dawn of the Dead(1978), Labyrinth(1986), Tombstone(1993), The Thing(1982), all the Friday the 13ths(Jason is legend!!) good call on Robocop, part 2 is rad as well....good ole' Irvin Kushner and makin' sequels!
@ochayethenoo152 жыл бұрын
A suggestion for a video on your opinions of preferred string gauges for both acoustic and electric. Not brands just the gauge and material make up.
@MarsGuitarOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Agreed on all the 3 and Goonies lol 😆
@artbrock2 жыл бұрын
LOVE the new video opening !!!!
@todd28372 жыл бұрын
Save the trim for Halloween. Go for Travis Tritt "94, the full lion's mane
@itstravisjames5122 жыл бұрын
Elijah NEEDS to come on! Guitar is never done, always learning. Thanks for the vid guys.
@kirkknutson78432 жыл бұрын
Bring in the kids. Make their day and ours
@0burrus Жыл бұрын
Good informative video guys
@Barbarapape2 жыл бұрын
I tried to learn and gave up many times before a neigbour moved in next door. He could make a guitar talk, i was so impressed that i asked him where i was going wrong. The first issue was a bad guitar the even he couldn't play, so that was replaced, then he showed me a few chords and said paractice, your fingers will be sore for a while, and he was right! You have to put in a lot of time and effort, only a lucky few make it to become a player. and even fewer become great players. I left it too late to learn, so if you are in your youth start learning, if you realy want to play you will get there, but don't expect to play in a day!
@smelltheglove2038 Жыл бұрын
To be fair, I was a crappy player for probably a decade and a half. Then one day something clicked and I was able to identify notes from ear and from that day on I was a much better player. One day made a massive difference.
@Barbarapape Жыл бұрын
@@smelltheglove2038 That one day applies to all players, but many years ago "Burt Weedon" wrote a book on learning to play and made the mistake of giving it the title of "Play in a Day", as a beginners book it was of little use, no one learns from just starting to learn the basic chords in one day and plays them clean, your finger tips and muscles in you hands take months to master the chords, then you have to learn changing chords and keep in time with the song, this is why only 1 in 10 would be players stick at it long enough for that special day.
@surinderpunia28042 жыл бұрын
Elijah...yaaas!!!
@cdavidlake2 Жыл бұрын
I hope "Stairway" is somewhere on this list.
@Nugmania12 жыл бұрын
Hey Boys, # 3, not for beginners, # 4, Baxter all the chords in the first position, this will eventually get you checking out the same chords inverted, ie: different positions
@sneakerhead6184 Жыл бұрын
We must see Elijah!! 👍👌🤘
@exalbino2 жыл бұрын
Like the intro!
@3cardmonty6022 жыл бұрын
I’m usually in my pocket when I’m playing with myself. Playing by Ear gave me the “Frank’s Crease” on my earlobe, then I needed Open Heart Surgery to replace my aortic valve (back in April). Jonathan should do a General Ambrose Burnside Beard.
@brucer2612 жыл бұрын
Spot on !!
@andrewhess29782 жыл бұрын
I'd add dynamics to the list.
@stephenrich88082 жыл бұрын
yay, the 'good' (no 'tash') Baxter returns (the 'tash accountant/serial killer is gone!)
@kyonghiner284 Жыл бұрын
First, I agree with Baxter, of all of his guitar skills B.B. King's vibrato technique is/was extremely unique and will more than likely never be mastered or surpassed by any current, or future guitarist. It truly was an extension of his mind and soul and hearing it, was hearing his hand and Lucille say "You heard me, but can you feel it?" Second...I feel the jury is still out, as to whether someone is a new guitarist or not, and we all should know it's about the music (or should be), and assuming one is beyond the preliminaries, such as, (why guitar, What is a Guitarist, what is my direction, what are my goals, what is my purpose, and what is it going to take to become a Guitarist?), then... 1. Master crawling before walking, and running. Practice right, and left hand techniques, which do not cause excessive pain and discomfort for you. 2. Practice!...practice as often, and for as long as your body, and schedule allow. I always mention to students, that practicing for 10 minutes every day, will produce results faster, and better than practicing for 2-3 hours once a week. That being said, listening to music and playing with like minded individuals improves results 10 fold. 3. You're new, but have you decided that you're really going to be a guitarist (any type of instrumentalist really) ? If the answer is Yes then learn music theory. While it is true (if you're gifted) that you can become a guitarist without learning theory, learning theory will not harm you regardless of your aspirations. I began my musical background in Classical, and Classical instructors are very particular, so I had no choice but to learn theory from day one, beginning with the elements of musical notation, and notes of the guitar in the open position, beginning with notes on the 1st string, and trust me, it didn't hurt a bit.
@alanbeesby89142 жыл бұрын
The world needs a Baxter cover of “in time” by Robbie Robb from Bill and Ted! 🤘EXCELLENT!
@homegrownson Жыл бұрын
Practice, Practice and Then Practice Some more, 2 How to properly care for your instrument, 3 Play with others #4 is find a Luthier you Trust and Respect
@davidleinweber Жыл бұрын
Last of Us was a good game and an even greater story. A fungal virus turning people into mushroom zombies was a really scary premise because it was sort of based actual science
@timothypotter21372 жыл бұрын
Bring on young Elijah!
@keomo2 жыл бұрын
Bill and Ted 1 = Golden!! 2 = meh 3 = Worth watching, Baxter!! Check it out!
@granthostheflatulent Жыл бұрын
Play by ear - absolutely - but I think the most important is to learn to listen. I'm lucky I started playing as a young kid back in the '60's where there was no alternative. It's the only way to capture the spirit, groove and feel of songs - the subtleties of pulling and pushing time. We don't play any of this modern time aligned crap - 70's British pub rock only.
@artbrock2 жыл бұрын
Great! Those are 3 of the best goals I have heard, even for more advanced players. I remember the first time Jonathan heard/saw my vibrato. (A trembly, side to side, violinish type movement that sounded like a dizzy fly in a web). He was like what the hell is that ?! Don't ever do that again !! LOL Well not really because Jonathan wouldn't ever say that, but he showed me the correct way & I am so thankful for that !! I have to work on my ear training though. I suck at that unless it's a 12 bar blues
@earlycuyler2295Ай бұрын
Power chords, power chords, power chords!
@hollbeckghyll817 Жыл бұрын
😂 I felt Baxter was speaking directly to me about winding your significant other up! I’ve grown my hair out over the last year mainly because she hates it.
@fredfloyd682 жыл бұрын
Had a casino amp in the 70's...didnt know they made guitars...cool.
@joaotordo4492 жыл бұрын
ELIJAH please!!! :D :D :D
@johnbolton35422 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video. Funny as ****. Let the kido have a go.
@dannyb48262 жыл бұрын
Quit telling me to click "like" at the begining ...... I have watch it first !!! What if I clicked like and it turns out terrible
@dejadejayoutube2 жыл бұрын
for some reason the Goonies didn't really find its way to a mainstream children's audience in Australia. Video Store classification and TV station scheduling or something,...i feel very the same thing happened to The Princess Bride. I listen to y'all americans talk about these films like they were mainstays of a normal kids viewing.... downunder these were a couple of worn out VHS copies in the "cult" section. (Film and Entertainment Syndication/Classification was a strange beast 30 years ago, ...still is of course:)
@XoseGuitar2 жыл бұрын
1. LEARN TO TUNE 2. Play songs 3. Have fun
@ryangunwitch-black2 жыл бұрын
It's kinda weird with the learning by ear thing because it always seemed to be discouraged in the 80s and early 90s. Maybe that was just the metal scene and the virtuoso shred scene but so many people put a big focus on reading. Which seems like typing class to me. I've always learned by ear with some clues from tab.
@brandonbock47632 жыл бұрын
Home Noodler here, where is the best resource I can use to improve my playing. Truefire?
@JackelopeRabbit Жыл бұрын
I was in a video once, now I work the pole to afford expensive guitars.
@user-no1cares Жыл бұрын
Most important, writing the check correctly at the guitar store. 😆
@HUGzJayGon2 жыл бұрын
"Would you go short like Dereck?" "I would N E V E R--"
@tommydeamon7657 Жыл бұрын
+ the original robo cop has red from the 70,s show as a bad guy and ide buy that for a dollar $
@martin-19652 жыл бұрын
Totally unrelated but... could both Jonathan and Baxter prove how heavy that Marshall Bluesbreaker that is behind you in all the videos, by picking it up with one hand on camera? 👍
@jonkerr20502 жыл бұрын
My wife wants me to grow my beard like yours. I just can’t get used to it when it’s about 1/3 or yours. Lol.
@carlosgravy79662 жыл бұрын
I'm not clicking the bell until you tell us why it's important.
@ErichPeace2 жыл бұрын
Michael Hedges made that tapping thing work. 🤔
@ErichPeace2 жыл бұрын
Michael Hedges made that tapping thing work within the context of the song. 🤔
@Donholleyglobeaz2 жыл бұрын
No Johnny! No beard trim!
@rowbags30172 жыл бұрын
That's a good Top 3. I think a precursor to them for total beginners should be a combination of patience, determination and realistic expectations. I remember how when I was starting out with a £30 axe plugged into an old tape recorder for an amp, a guy I worked with thought it sounded fun and went out and bought a brand new Telecaster and a Marshall combo. He sold it all two weeks later because he didn't realise that how much hard work was needed and that he'd get sore fingers!
@Napalm6b2 жыл бұрын
I started with a peavey predator plugged into the aux input of a digital piano. Can't agree more with this.
@markpell89792 жыл бұрын
@ Rowbags... so when he quit you bought your friend's Tele and Marshall, right? Ha!
@rowbags30172 жыл бұрын
@@markpell8979 LOL! I WISH! Sadly, he only told me after he'd ditched everything. But I was only a teenage beginner with a part-time job in a hotel kitchen, and I couldn't possibly have afforded his rig (even at a "Please, just take it of my hands" price). So maybe it's just as well, because it saved me risking getting out of my depth in debt to buy it! I bet someone got a real bargain though...
@victorcurtis6400 Жыл бұрын
Start your talking about movies channel already! 😊 For Bass Guitar players #3 is muting.
@johnfrei9057 Жыл бұрын
I’m white and I’ve got a groove Marvin Gaye would be jealous of. Color ain’t got nuthin’ to do with it.
@teddyrascal6305 Жыл бұрын
Lol, the last of us... well you guys definitely freestyle. Youre glad your shop is far away from me, i would just come hang out to talk hahahaha
@YdoIneedahandle869 Жыл бұрын
Let the little guy talk about a guitar (bearded dude’s kid)
@Black-Jack-20222 жыл бұрын
no no do not cut the bread! I think Billy Gibbons length
@rodanone48952 жыл бұрын
I'm bill s preston... and im ted theodore logan... together, we are:........
@buddehaole2 жыл бұрын
You didn't even talk about Ellie's guitar. Missed opportunity, those things go for big $ now.
@CraigGriffiths2 жыл бұрын
Go the mega goaty.
@marcinmcula992 жыл бұрын
You do look like Andy and Alex
@Nugmania12 жыл бұрын
Should have Mastet? Not Baxter lol
@keomo2 жыл бұрын
8:20 hahahaha
@chrischilders48732 жыл бұрын
Put jonathon's son in a video asap
@jimleininger89632 жыл бұрын
The first thing any guitar player should learn is that a piece of gear is not going to make you sound like your rock god idol just because they use it.
@Boomsterblak2 жыл бұрын
Sure eartraining..don't need it...got tab...timing..nope..got backing track...bends..how old are you guys..the way I see it...#1 Top Hat.you must at all times look cool..#2 Do Rag,bandana or headband..you must at all times stay cool...#3 and probably the most important is a neck tatoo..you must at all times look like you are committed or at least look like you should be committed...
@jamessator55642 жыл бұрын
Yes Johnathan, shave your beard up some! Good episode!
@jasonm36022 жыл бұрын
No moustache, a beard trim - a shave is as good as a holiday.