T-shirts now AVAILABLE!: my-store-11499138.creator-spr... All this I learned from first-hand experience. haha. Check out all my lesson vids at: www.the-art-of-guitar.com Patreon: / theartofguitar Thanks!!!
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@itwasinthispositionerinoag74143 жыл бұрын
Ok I learned Smoke on the Water and Wonderwall, gonna showcase my new skills in the guitar store tomorrow. Thanks!
@supremelorddaddyemperorpre63653 жыл бұрын
how about the beginning of stairway to heaven
@vitaliiua39523 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to set the volume to top.
@suhudude3 жыл бұрын
gotta crank that distortion up to let them know you’re into that hardcore shit
@Sparkda3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to play each one over and over again at least a hundred times to drive home the fact that you know how to play 💪
@ExSteeb3 жыл бұрын
@@vitaliiua3952 gotta make sure it’s a Line 6 spider with the mids scooped out and set to the insane setting.
@samdan9863 жыл бұрын
All I can do is play nirvana songs and my parents think I'm the next slash for some reason
@sunepedersen85373 жыл бұрын
thats how i started as well. nirvana songs are great for beginners
@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella12393 жыл бұрын
Sam TGF do you wear a top hat?
@swissarmyknight43063 жыл бұрын
Soak it up, they sound like decent people. My parents never encouraged me in music at all. Nothing but hate and derision.
@nica24113 жыл бұрын
Yo, embrace the fact that your parents are supportive. My parents did a lot to push me away from music.
@Montanajj3 жыл бұрын
@@swissarmyknight4306 hell yeah no matter how well you’re playing or what you’re playing sometimes that little bit of encouragement will keep you going
@andrewcooper52943 жыл бұрын
I might be able to impress other people, but I can't impress myself.
@SeanDS893 жыл бұрын
Facts... Just play and have fun, who cares what other ppl think
@jeremydurham27813 жыл бұрын
So true. People be like that's good and all I think is god this sucks
@sosukeaizen27233 жыл бұрын
Take vids you’ll feel better
@senord24293 жыл бұрын
you actually can, ex: if you get a pinch harmonic by mistake
@v4v8193 жыл бұрын
Don't ever forget: YOU ARE YOU!!!
@GulfsideMinistries3 жыл бұрын
Step #1: Accidentally hit a cool note Step #2: Repeat step #1 If you can't do that, just bang random notes and tell people it's jazz.
@anthonyjackson35263 жыл бұрын
Looool
@Terra6543 жыл бұрын
Beginner Jazz musicians: "No it isn't just random notes it's planned!" Advanced Jazz musicians: "Yeah lol I'm just banging out notes."
@danieljester77523 жыл бұрын
aint that the truth
@Rex-golf_player8103 жыл бұрын
@@Terra654 is the barrier from beginner to advanced just humility lol
@findantu2 жыл бұрын
I just pretend I'm John fruscianti if you think about music is anything that sounds good even if it's just pling pling pling .
@foxontherun47543 жыл бұрын
Hears nokia tune: wow what are they doing over there, it's crazy!
@mmhutchinson3 жыл бұрын
This video is for beginners I was hoping that it was for ok guitar players. Good advice about tapping. Once you learn how to tap people listen.
@RRbestever3 жыл бұрын
lol
@TheBcoolGuy3 жыл бұрын
Franceso Tarrega gang! 😎
@AsianCole2 жыл бұрын
@@mmhutchinson and tapping is one of the easiest things to learn while also being one of the most impressive things to people who dont play
@dragonzslayer1393 жыл бұрын
I actually played smoke on The water , and that landed me my first date , but I hated it thou
@michaeltian3 жыл бұрын
wait, smoke on the waterm or your date?
@TheArtofGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Hey whatever works right? hehe
@maximusmax45573 жыл бұрын
Your date didn't have very high standards, huh?
@Shr0o0m3 жыл бұрын
@@maximusmax4557 most ppl that dont play an instrument wouldn't have very high standards considering they cant even pick one up lol
@TheBcoolGuy3 жыл бұрын
Me single after 13 or 14 years of playing guitar: 😐
@mmmchugjug42743 жыл бұрын
9. Learn to Downpick fast and consistently this hides just how long I've been playing extremely well and once you learn how to downpick *BOOM* you now know how to play the entire Metallica discography
@metj68853 жыл бұрын
Down picking is what I’m most happy doin
@thesenate79423 жыл бұрын
Honestly down picking is fun
@Frank_Serota3 жыл бұрын
learning paranoid (even the one string version) is just proof of that
@eleni96443 жыл бұрын
I think downpicking is easier than alternate picking
@krizalist.3 жыл бұрын
@@eleni9644 try downpicking song that is faster that 170 bpm
@stevetatum41693 жыл бұрын
Then the crowd at the party you had gathered around you yells: "PLAY ERUPTION!!!" So you tell them you have to go to the bathroom when you've got nothing.
@maximusmax45573 жыл бұрын
Go to the bathroom and crawl out the window.
@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella12393 жыл бұрын
Steve Tatum just distract them with an easy version of Wanted Dead or Alive or start playing Bob Marley Redemption song or Folsom Prison blues. Or some Tom Petty and they will be satisfied. :p Fuck eruption! DAMN IT TO HELL!
@emperorofgaming81463 жыл бұрын
Or just play the tapping part - not that it’s *easy* per se, but it is infinitely easier than the rest of it.
@apple_boy89733 жыл бұрын
@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 Eddie Is better guitarist then you'll ever be lol
@darthclanker6856 Жыл бұрын
@@emperorofgaming8146 and everyone thinks it's the hardest part.
@iwonderif11633 жыл бұрын
step 1 : learn every mode and scales for one key step 2 : only play songs in that key step 3 : stonks
@TwilightCalzone3 жыл бұрын
My go-to theme song on guitar is King of the Hill.
@someoldguy67163 жыл бұрын
Got dang it Dale! I do a righteous high gain Munsters theme song.
@mycosten-123 жыл бұрын
I just play the intro to “Nothing Else Matters” and then throw the guitar down like I just set it on fire
@adamrasmussen99393 жыл бұрын
the King of the Hill thene song is one of my favorite go-tos to impress non-players...it's not hard, but not too easy, and tends to sound 'harder' than it actually is, and reminds me that we can noodle on the bass strings, too.
@Sparkda3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how someone can start getting into the gig scene? I'm 17 now and have been playing for almost a year and I've practiced quite a bit. I'm not exactly ready for gigs and stuff, but when I turn 18, I really want to get experience out there, and I have no idea how/where to start. I don't have a band, I don't have friends that, I'm gonna be blunt, are good at any instrument, so I have no one to start with. Also about how to find and book for beginners, and maybe a checklist of things to do to get ready before a gig to make everything goes as smooth as possible. And also advice on how to actually get your name out there in order to get more gigs, or even find bands that are looking for players. Thanks
@TheArtofGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Good call. I'll make a video for you soon about it.
@jacksongatens24193 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtofGuitar thanks so much this would help me out a lot as well
@joeylo35433 жыл бұрын
This is a real good video idea!
@muhammadhisyam60723 жыл бұрын
Wow I can relate! I'm 17 too and have been playing guitar since 8 and people our age in this generation rarely listen to metal or even play an instrument especially in my country(I live in Singapore and the price of guitars are ridiculously expensive) I had the chance to perform at a relative's wedding when I was 10 and then I didn't perform afterwards. I feel like my skills are washed down the drain. I hope you can form a band soon!
@patrikalos53013 жыл бұрын
@@TheArtofGuitar yeah for sure it's a great idea
@sebsimidian78663 жыл бұрын
Another tip: NEVER start a song with an e minor 7. Everyone will just assume its wonder wall.
@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella12393 жыл бұрын
Seb Simidian what if I start a wall with a circle?
@gabrielzorrilla80003 жыл бұрын
@Zane August If you are adding the D and the G on the 2nd and 1st string it would be a Em7add#9
@ToTheDisco243 жыл бұрын
@@gabrielzorrilla8000 sorry but this is incorrect. The chord you’re describing is literally just Em7 “Em7add#9” doesn’ exist.
@h0tsex0r3 жыл бұрын
Damn that SG sounds SO GOOD MAN
@metzig3 жыл бұрын
The SG itself stands for So Good, so there you have it.
@YoshiplayerX3 жыл бұрын
@@metzig i have on and i love it, it looks amazing too
@stanjohnson10703 жыл бұрын
4:30 No Excuses is a good example of that chord shape/type
@onerageyboi98013 жыл бұрын
thought the same thing lmao
@hans-joachimbierwirth47273 жыл бұрын
My personal top 5: 1) Have at least one unusual instrument like i. e. a 12 string, a roundback, a fretless or an acoustic bass 2) Make sure there are gadgets like string packs, capos, tuners, picks and cables everywhere around you 3) Rant regularly about people who play riffs ore wanna hear them 4) Have your stuff imported from locations not even your geography teacher ever heard about 5) Change your left hand's position to upper side of the neck and back while playing
@fenderstrat54592 жыл бұрын
6) Own at least one crappy amp
@icepick859 Жыл бұрын
I don't understand number 5?
@somerandomguy8725 Жыл бұрын
@@icepick859 he basically means to put your hand over the frets from above and not from below as we normally play
@madmonty47613 жыл бұрын
I've been playing for 23 years and I still find it fun and useful to watch your videos and kinda go back to the basics. Thanks
@TheDeadman6743 жыл бұрын
I have watched hundreds of guitar videos and your teaching method has literally been the most helpful and informative for me. I’m breaking new ground just because of your tutorials and the way you break things down and make them easy to understand. Thank you so much for all the work you do on this channel!
@imtriplydead3 жыл бұрын
My late father always love *Sunshine Of Your Love* when i played the guitar for him. It’s his favorite song
@connerstewart71553 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much everything I did and my friends still think I’m a god
@BigFatCaulk3 жыл бұрын
i just do fast alr picking and move my fingers in random orders on the first string and i get” oh your so talented” all the time
@murk45523 жыл бұрын
@@BigFatCaulk lmao people are so easy to impress
@alan4sure3 жыл бұрын
You need smarter friends.
@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella12393 жыл бұрын
Conner Stewart ... no, I am God.
@slayerx20003 жыл бұрын
I love that you still do beginner lessons and stuff. I think that's really cool. I am sure so many beginners have learned a great deal from your vids. I consider myself and lower mid level guitarist and I learn stuff from all your videos no matter the skill level. Thanks for all the great videos and Happy Holidays!
@AwesomeFinish3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best guitar tutorial videos I've ever seen. Been playing almost 30 years and I learned some cool stuff from this... Thanks!
@flybybaby80083 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this lesson! I have a hard time following the rapid pace that many instructional tend to follow, and your format is easy to follow. I've suggested your videos to most of my students as they are clear, concise, and easy to follow. My many thanks for your contributions!
@oconobee3 жыл бұрын
I think this might be the first time I've seen you play an acoustic guitar. Some great tips. Thanks.
@tylercady39853 жыл бұрын
Mike: talking about tapping sounding like classical Me: Or you could move it up a string and play Am I Evil
@micajones14833 жыл бұрын
How did I ever get by without this guys help? What a teacher!!
@brandongomez17873 жыл бұрын
Lol I remember being 11 years old, no internet, no teachers, just watched live shows on tv with my dads old acoustic and attempting to mimic their hands. My dad was so impressed he bought me my first electric guitar, a squire bullet. Only then I learned everything taught in this video by the age of 13. And ever since, it’s been quite the ride. I would consider myself pretty good now having 14 years of playing under my belt. I love music! Nice video! This is such a great tool for beginners. If only when I was a kid this was available. Kudos brotha!! And for all the beginners, DONT GIVE UP! It takes great patience. Much love!
@ukbloke57403 жыл бұрын
6:41 - The 'modern day' Freebird = Wonderwall. Wonderwall is 25 years old, dude! :D
@kostaslekkas103 жыл бұрын
not a beginner but it was so fun seeing you take things from the start.If one person got to playing guitar because of this you did your job well!
@dellaj863 жыл бұрын
I just started your lessons on your website and I love them! I have learned so much in one day!
@thebaddog4104 Жыл бұрын
You explain things perfectly i watched a few different instructors your the best i've seen so far thanks for uploading..subbed!
@mrs.hollerbredkennels-jana78913 жыл бұрын
I am amazed @ how you teach! U know the guitar & not just the instrument...u get ppl too. Thats so obvious. I have watched u for such a long time...but it seems as if anytime I have a question about s/t or if I am working on a riff & have an issue w/ it, you will put up a video that answers it WHILE playing the very riff that I am currently working on. That is too crazy! TOO CRAZY! It has happened multiple times throughout the last year or two. But anyways, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Take care & thank u so much for doing this video!!! I love it!
@mariobergermann11193 жыл бұрын
It's always great watching your topics here, thank you for this one again. Stay safe, greetings from Germany. 🤘🏽
@muhammedalikarabulut34533 жыл бұрын
love your content man, keep up the good work!
@ollyproctor97993 жыл бұрын
Damn this was the most helpful beginner guitar video I’ve ever watched, thanks man 👍
@mayormike3 жыл бұрын
I've played on and off for many years and I now realize I've just been doing all of this stuff. Thanks! :)
@vancebison3 жыл бұрын
big fan of your vids!! hope your doing well man, much love your way
@KR4Qep Жыл бұрын
its wild how i remember all this when I started (90s like you, i relate so hard to your BACK IN MY DAY videos lol). so now im just realizing that these are things all self taught guitarists figured out. these kept us playing and i bet a lot of us built how we play guitar around these. i think its great you use these with students. im sure its kept a lot of kids interested in continuing with guitar. being able to sound good when you're just starting is the best motivation.
@cliffschannel25213 жыл бұрын
Im impressed how good and rich that Martin sounds with the capo set so high .
@allboutthemojo3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. This is exactly the ticket for entertaining others and a little self motivation! Would be great if you could list some names from popular rock , and blues links that are easy so we can look them up and learn them. Not too many, a couple hundred would be fine. 😄😄😄
@saywhat91583 жыл бұрын
You forgot the one you start off with where you hide your tuner and make it look like you can tune by ear.
@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella12393 жыл бұрын
SayWhat? I tune by a few riffs from different songs. Opening riff to Redemption song, opening rift to BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM! Opening rift to Folsom Prison blues and the other rift in Folsom Prison blues. All fun songs to play for beginners and that's how I tune my guitar.
@rustyshackleford49583 жыл бұрын
@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 careful opening up those rifts buddy
@TheBcoolGuy3 жыл бұрын
I like to tweak my A string a bit to make the inverted power chord sound right.
@tedoakley56003 жыл бұрын
Great video man! Just subscribed! Can't wait to start learning more=)
@emtp19803 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the beginner's videos! I'm pluggin away at 62 (retired). Thx again!
@cannceyhan3 жыл бұрын
Your guitar is rocking man. Have a great year
@andrewclarkkk6093 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this, I love the sound at 3:50
@kasicaprasica5733 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson guy! And amazing SG 🎸🎸🤟🏻
@jonnyratcliffe5142 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot for making this video really helped me absolutley loooove your channel by the way
@michaeldean72203 жыл бұрын
Great video. For any beginner iron maiden fans check out the main riff on the track Flash of the Blade from Powerslave. It's all on the one string D and is just hammering a pattern on open, 7,8 and 10 frets. I came across it almost by accident and was so stoked to play a riff by my favourite band.
@lonironi37542 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Mike. I need to pick up the guitar again. Your amazing and I pray for your success. 😉🤗 Much Love 💜💜💜
@TootEmCarMan3 жыл бұрын
Great vid dude. I would class myself as intermediate level and have still learned a good few things from this lesson. When I get the "play something" I almost always go with sweet child o mine as I learned the whole intro very early on. Keep up the good work. Perhaps if you do a similar vid in the future baybe add a couple of the simple Black Sabbath rifs as they can sound very decent for a beginner?
@michaeldean72203 жыл бұрын
Great video. Never mind trying to impress this sort of stuff will inspire to move on to more tricky stuff.
@PhilFeedback3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson video, thanks for posting this video! 👍
@ramonroriz20062 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you very much for the tips! If only I had known your channel when I was still a beginner haha
@tobiaspedersen70323 жыл бұрын
wow, this is really mindblown. i didn't realise tapping actually is so simple
@SciFiArtman3 жыл бұрын
Haha, what a cool vid on how to sound better than you are! And doing stuff like this, and getting a fun reaction from friends and family can lead to much deeper learning and fun! Could be the start of something wonderful!!!
@diegolatorre67932 жыл бұрын
The unforgiven is the perfect beginner guitar lesson. Teaches leads, chords, fingerstyle, solo, power chords, open string riffs, bending, pull off, hammer on, pentatonic, triads. Everything is in there.
@infoscholar52212 жыл бұрын
Great vid, good info. Thanks!
@christianibarra94383 жыл бұрын
Bro thats crazy! I've been doing all of these techniques you've just mentioned! My two first theme songs I played was Terminator and the Godfather. When I learned Am I Evil by Metallica I moved power chords around with the same palm muting. It has made me better and I've learned alot just messing around.
@cliffordjaysnider72003 жыл бұрын
So practical. I love it!
@casualartist42023 жыл бұрын
2:04 so you're encouraging me to play megalovania in a live performance? nice.
@Tom-oz7wk3 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite things to use a capo for is playing the day that never comes with a capo on the second fret. It doesn't really help the distorted guitar riffs but the clean riffs sound insanely good imo
@SuicidalGrind3 жыл бұрын
The first part of "For the Love of God" according to a lesson by Vai himself doesn't have any vibrato.
@averagehooman37923 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson man!
@jojo-fj7lw3 жыл бұрын
The tapping! 😍
@stringbender71903 жыл бұрын
This taught me a few things and these are all things I can build on. I'm thinking I may have to subscribe to your channel...thanks.
@timjenkins5023 жыл бұрын
Gosh this reminds me of how I played almost 2 decades ago when I was starting out! I did all these tricks then 😄
@genelevesque25553 жыл бұрын
You are my hero! Thanks for these videos.
@aarushgupta5973 жыл бұрын
I'd also recommend adding a load of reverb onto whatever you're playing, it helps to cover up mistakes
@PhantomDave682 жыл бұрын
You are a born teacher, thank you.
@brettcaldwell9520 Жыл бұрын
I love the dark color of your SG. I have owned 5 different SG’s but haven’t fallen in love with any of them. I’m a Les Paul guy but I love the looks of SG’s and Strats.
@jimlotus44283 жыл бұрын
GREAT LESSONS AND I LOVE THE SOUNDS YOU ARE GETTING TOO ;)
@aixpert2913 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love the idea.
@jamesthe-doctor89813 жыл бұрын
The anchor chords are everywhere. Even Sammy Hagar’s Where Eagles Fly is the G, C, and D shapes. He also moves the Dsus up and down the neck a few frets to play the bridge. He just moves his pinky up and down a couple of frets during that bridge, too. I think 1/3 - 1/2 of More Than Words uses those, as well.
@claing173 жыл бұрын
Love this guys arsenal
@cloud16413 жыл бұрын
Great video! Learned a lot!
@m0nkstringz3 жыл бұрын
thanks mike! your tips are gold
@Riverdeepnwide3 жыл бұрын
Good one Mike 👍🏻 Thanks man.
@MaithriSanitgun3 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot, thank you!
@samwestonpotter3 жыл бұрын
"Make sure you have some form of Smoke on the Water to go at all times". Yes, because it's so essential. Hardly anyone knows the song beyond that riff.
@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella12393 жыл бұрын
Sam Potter obnoxious comments for people not making their own videos is also essential. It helps you feel validated in life when in truth your day was wasted and your life is wasted. Always somebody's a critic!
@humanguy16433 жыл бұрын
@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 what?
@tjevans9893 Жыл бұрын
As an Aries who's not an overachiever at all, this vid is right up my alley. Thx!
@saxonrulesrock3 жыл бұрын
Great video mike, been using those techniques for years lol
@coolsachin27373 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great lesson
@musefan123453 жыл бұрын
I never knew Michael McIntyre was such a good guitar teacher.
@bleromafia3 жыл бұрын
1:49 🤣🤣 it's true guys you need to have it ready!
@Majerly_Annoyed3 жыл бұрын
It is beyond true. People will say, "play something!" I will run through something fun but easy like Rock n Roll or Ain't Talkin' Bout Love and the second I stop..."do you know Smoke on the Water?" Every...single...time. :D
@williamtaylor8743 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks!
@davemullner71703 жыл бұрын
Nice SG, great color!
@jekyllhyde82433 жыл бұрын
When I first starting teaching myself how to tap after watching videos, which I guess isnt really teaching yourself, I thought it sounded like shit, but it sounded a lot like that, just not as fast. I only learned smoke on the water and Randys opening riff to crazy train. I wasnt quit able to master them before I quit playing. But now I wanna start back up and try again. Rocksmith is a Godsend.
@gregmazur20893 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@crusherolies81953 жыл бұрын
one of the tapping, 12\8\5 is the beginning to one of the lead lines in One.
@dr.rickmarshall66972 жыл бұрын
You’re on a professional level ,a lot of us are just amateurs that enjoy playing it takes a lot of discipline to be where you’re at😮
@richs48783 жыл бұрын
This is cool. I want people to think I’m a lot better than I really am because right now most think I’m a lot worse than I really am. I keep telling people I’m a much better guitar player than I sound. If people only didn’t focus on the sound so much. 🤣
@arakis13133 жыл бұрын
You cover sooo much little things thathe others dont... THKS U !!
@juzzie3 жыл бұрын
We all needed this....
@alexmurphy52893 жыл бұрын
I love this so much
@martinopinto63233 жыл бұрын
This vido is so nice also more advanced musicians which often avoid learning songs and only study
@cpsedmonds2 жыл бұрын
#3 is quite literally how I learnt how to play guitar and is the basis of how I play to this day. Open jangly strings all day every day 🥳