This Child Prodigy Guitarist is MIND-BLOWING

[@JSaltyfabricator]

I am a firm believer that everyone should try to become the very best they can possibly be at something in life. Be it drawing, folding napkins, rubix cube, guitar, whatever. Anything. Regardless of how it effects your professional life, which is something that we will default to spending a large portion of our time and effort towards. Getting extremely proficient at ONE thing can and will trickle over to many areas in life. It builds confidence in your ability to learn. This kid is lightyears ahead of any internet haters. Bravo, young man. You've going to go wherever you choose to in the future.

[@bballmaster1209]

Facts. I was a top level player in a game and now if I really wanna get to the highest ranks in other games it’s simply more about if I’m willing to put in the work, and not because I lack the ability.

[@notonyourlife7939]

I'm the fastest napkin folder in the West...🤣

[@maituoguitar2297]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@The45werqt]

As a cuber that averages around 11-13 I can say that I feel like my pattern recognition has improved, though it might just be placebo

[@ReinerBoehme-f7o]

Well said.

[@theena]

Your side eye to the camera when the kid started sweeping is all of us, Tyler.

[@philjohns6361]

ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@ThatMusicJunkieBSides]

Oh good, my self confidence was getting a little high.

[@CynHicks]

😅

[@SchecterIsKING]

Lmfao!!

[@ganglestank]

It’s just muscle memory, it’s a matter of how much time you spend drilling in a specific exercise. It’s more of a party trick than a creative act, impressive still but it’s only one piece of the puzzle

[@mandanglelow1442]

​@@ganglestankyou are absolutely unequivocally 100% correct

[@Den-mm1hm]

I just threw away my guitar

[@CynHicks]

My wife is very exited and grateful for this kid. Now that I'm selling all of my gear and won't be buying anymore ever again she's going to get that dream vacation she's been asking for.

[@wallywalpamur4960]

😂yeah squiers don't sell for anything though

[@michaelmccoy1794]

I feel your pain, brother. My own instruments have long been shrouded in dust.*excited...😊

[@ReinerBoehme-f7o]

HA,HA,HA,HA!!! That's hilarious. I am thinking of selling my equipment too, to a genius that can do much better than I can or ever will do.

[@K3IMAH]

epic comment...😂😂😂

[@calvinle9009]

Congratulations

[@drorzellner9584]

Seeing these kids makes me wanna give up.... but ss Tomo Fujita said: don't worry, don't compare, be kind to yourself, and don't expect too fast.

[@peterdiabo223]

Keep your art going! Because hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard! And Tomo hits the nail right on the head with his quote!

[@mandanglelow1442]

Also, don't be over impressed with this. It's a muscle memory and he's just playing non-musical runs that's all they are nothing more nothing less he's not saying anything Musical and it's certainly not compelling. And there are thousands of these kids on KZbin so.......

[@bluegryp]

Keith Richards is one of the greatest guitarists of all time, but he plays with groove and feel rather than speed and technical ability. The guy couldn’t shred like this kid if he tried, yet he is the guitarist for one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time and has composed more famous riffs than anybody in history. This kid is highly impressive, but he’s not a musician because he doesn’t play music. He plays notes. That’s all this is.

[@mobsiesixsixsix9785]

@@bluegryp Utter drivel. Richards sucks.The rolling stones suck. You know nothing about music.

[@marshalllee2509]

What’s really pathetic is the people who act like he has no talent at all. It’s quite ridiculous.

[@CalebSpencerMusic]

Bro is 5 years old with 10 years of experience… How

[@zvenhicks3472]

is fake, total edition.

[@dj011392]

@@zvenhicks3472Where’s the proof?

[@HyperPiper]

When a child has a passion and their parents provide access to lessons, believe in them, and support them without instilling any doubt, this is the result. He’ll go far

[@CalebSpencerMusic]

@@HyperPiper yea

[@reubenrozeyt5716]

​@@HyperPiper And the money don't forget that....

[@slapyomomma7941]

The same kid played for the love of god by Steve vai. Legit just as good as the man him self and I ain't ever heard anyone else play it that good. The kid is already a legend

[@nickymcguire5065]

I saw that and was completely amazed

[@johnhartke1189]

“This kid is going straight to wherever he’s going”…….Love this! Appreciate your perspective as always. Thanks, Brother.

[@theobserver8881]

His name is Maituo. You should include a link to his channel. His dad is a professional guitarist.

[@MashaT22]

A link always helps, but Tyler did add a screenshot with his Instagram handle at the end of the video.

[@Jeremya74]

​​@@MashaT22MUCH easier to just add a link...easy for everyone..most are watching on a phone..you can't see Instagram handle..common!...very easy just to add link..it would have taken him less than 5 sec

[@samuledarconi2927]

MaituoGuitar.

[@kuangtien3980]

MUI MUI GUITAR GIRL FROM CHINA ....8 YEARS OLD....CHILD PRODIGY.....FATHER OWNS MUSIC STORE / TEACHER.👍👍👍

[@haroldcory3587]

The Force is STRONG with this one!!!

[@shawnhudgins8419]

My guitars are now disappointed that I purchased them. They probably were to begin with, but this validated their feelings.

[@benhynum9879]

You can tell he has been working hard on this and is so happy that he nailed it on camera.

[@pjincho]

I always feel weird about makes associations between abilities and race, but those Japanese man…. It’s like whatever they put their minds to…

[@NirvanaIsTheBestOfAllTime]

​@@pjincho Even better in North Korea, I bet.

[@triplej8666]

@@pjincho hes from Guiyang, Guizhou, China not Japan

[@pjincho]

@@triplej8666 same thing.

[@mobsiesixsixsix9785]

@@pjincho I'm guessing you're in Mexico.

[@samiam3297]

Maituo Lujunxi I believe is his name....as a good teacher once said there is always someone better than you so never stop training. All banter aside...YA GOTTA LOVE THIS KID! Had me in stitches seeing his For the Love of God cover . . I need to step up my game! 🤘😔🎸(no hate..appreciate)

[@williamjosten6593]

He's inspired me that if I practice 24 hours a day for the next 100 years, I could maybe be as good as he is when I'm 6.

[@lowandodor1150]

Are you familiar with the concept of reincarnation? Just saying, he might have done that rehearsal schedule of yours in his past life, so next time you will be here, you could be that boy! ˘J˘

[@2760ade]

@@lowandodor1150 I sometimes wonder about that concept!! There have been kids who can seemingly speak foreign languages fluently, having never had any tuition! Who knows!!

[@9997-g4g]

😂🤣🙃

[@Lamarro]

"hes not a robot" .... in this case id actually would like to see some evidence ... let him select pictures with bicycles in it to make sure

[@FlatEarthHeadProds]

Or traffic lights, right??

[@Rob23465]

buses? stop signs? Motorcycles maybe?

[@angialfa]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂so good😂😂😂😂😂

[@ReinerBoehme-f7o]

WHAT!!!??

[@jamiemoran1987]

I actually LOL'd at this

[@MrDebranjandutta]

He's the reincarnated avatar of Mozart. Nothing else can possibly explain it. He also plays the most beautful Tarrega on classical guitar. His youtube channel ( MaituoGuitar) is a jaw dropper, especially his Steve Vai cover.

[@thseed7]

"I'm not sad." - Every single guitarist who has seen this awesome little kid play 4,000 times better than we could ever conceive of playing, let alone at less than 10 years old.

[@steelbender8566]

I'm actually Sad for the new guitarists just learning in case they see this😂. To early to realize that no amount of practice will not make them play this.🤭 This is just a gift and hyperactive motor skills at work. Many will waste lots of time practicing only to be frustrated forever. hahaha.

[@charliesullivan-e7j]

I've seen this kid before on reels facebook or you tube somewhere. and he was playing the blues he is phenomial to be so young the kid blazes.

[@samuledarconi2927]

Dude, have you watched any other of this kids videos? He is freaking incredible!

[@KarstenJohansson]

I love it when kids totally get music. Even that "I'm Yours" meme kid from decades ago. It's awesome to see and be inspired by. I used to teach, and one of my kid students was way more technical than I. I split his course between "by the book" one day, and what he wanted to learn on the second day. He wasn't a shredder like this, but he could go in and out of a scale to suit a mood in such a way that it blew my mind as his teacher.

[@Pantherjonvideos]

If only my fingers could move 1/3 that quickly!!! Bloody incredible!

[@Jamzocd]

This kid is an inspiration for anyone! If you’ve got small hands you now have no excuse.

[@BriDog1474]

Tyler! Ye of little faith, my friend. We are all on the same path here. I seriously doubt ANY of your fans would trash this kid (we all want to be him). Great vid! Awesome Kid!

[@jz5005]

I prefer to think of it as we’re all on our own path… but I get your point.

[@KenFernbach]

Hard to even comprehend this crazy scary fast otherworldly speeding through the fingerboard- it’s a great gift to have I guess. Wow , I hope he uses this gift in the best possible way to move forward in the right direction. 🙏

[@steelbender8566]

Agreed. It's so otherworldly it makes Paul Gilbert look very slow.😅 Sad for the new guitarists just learning. 🤭To early to realize that no amount of practice will not make them play this. This is just a gift and hyperactive motor skills at work. Many will waste lots of time practicing only to be a noob forever. hahaha.✌😂

[@worldview2888]

00:12 i actually PAUSED the video and (looked at the guy in the eye and replied "can you believe that") i am a random viewer watching this channel for the first time, i don't know who Music is win but i THANK THIS GENTLEMEN FOR UPLOADING THIS. This is one of the few videos i actually tried to talk to this guy in the video.

[@melodytunes100]

Doesn't surprise me! I had a child prodigy at my music school ( not SOR) for many years he is now 22 and is a session player for major Artists in L.A. There are many talented prodigies out there. With mine I made him learn how to read the music after he was a copycat.... Went to a college just for music in Cali... aced it.... Lots of endorsements. This kid is going the same way. good luck.

[@beyondreamtime420]

I saw this kit few months back on tick to ! It make my jaw drop ! He play some good blue too

[@josueesteban7783]

I really thought it was fake at the beginning. The speed of his hands in the video looks incredible. Really hope the best for this kid.

[@briankeenan4901]

What's great about kids is that they are so young that they have no knowledge of boundaries. Everything is possible. They haven't been taught yet to consider failure.

[@TheSpydersBand]

I asked a guitar teacher I know how young is an ideal age for a kid to start learning guitar. He thought 10-12 is a good age…instead of the 40-ish I was at the time. His reasoning was that kids that age don’t realize how difficult playing guitar is. And that’s probably why I gave up and didn’t try again until I was 65.

[@2760ade]

Has to be natural talent there though, I started playing piano at five years old and I'm far from being a master of the instrument!

[@TheSpydersBand]

@@2760ade Absolutely. I could work on this 20 hours a day for 20:years and still couldn’t do this. That being said, I wouldn’t want to do this. I appreciate the talent but this isn’t musical to me.

[@2760ade]

@@TheSpydersBandI agree! It is not musical or pleasing to the ear! I am not a fan of guitarists who hammer up and down the fretboard at lightning speed. Impressive, but not enjoyable!

[@FretsOnFire]

​@@2760ade This was an exercise. The best "shredders" (among whom I have no doubt Maituo will be) might do something like build with melodic phrases up to a high note, upon reaching the high note descend with scales or arpeggios of blinding speed, but then go into another melodic statement. The speed can create drama instead of being an end in of itself. Or you can do a speedy run up to a higher note and then do the melodic idea at the end of it. Listen to classical music, and how it utilizes speedy passages.

[@garymesser9065]

It gives me hope, every generation raises the standard, the problem has always been that so many guitarists start off wanting to be soloist, but then never advance from that, it becomes their instant gratification, but as impressive as good chops may be, composing is the end game, and a relatively small group will say to themselves, I have all these chops and nothing to play them, in my case , after 40 years of MIDI composing, solo guitar just isn’t that interesting to me anymore, or when I do a guitar part, it’s intended to be integral to the arrangement, melodic! But this young man has time to mature, and hopefully realize a few things!

[@waynemason6162]

At least the smile at the end shows he's having fun with it

[@jimwoodard64]

He’s awesome. No question about it. Love the S2. I just got the McCarty 594-2024 specs. Falling in love all over again with PRS. Lol.

[@Affirmed78]

Amazing talent from these young guns! I just ran across Kent Nishimura recently. Blown away.

[@TB47005]

Amazing job kid and excellent analysis, keep the positive vibes flowing!

[@axemanfishing2703]

OMG, sell sell sell, ALL of my guitars, and everyone else I KNOW should sell THEIRS too. Just incredible accuracy, speed and control.

[@steelbender8566]

Agreed, everyone should sell their guitars. What's the point of playing? Guitar is a competition.😈🤟 It's not meant to create music but to boost ego and see how you fare with others right?😂. I'm actually Sad for the new guitarists just learning, in case they see this. Too early to realize that no amount of practice will not make them play this. This is just a gift and hyperactive motor skills at work. He makes Paul Gilbert look very slow and many are struggling to play Paul's songs even with tabs. So why waste lots of time practicing only to be a frustrated noob forever.🤭 Quick everyone, Sell all your guitars hahaha.😂 P.S - (note: purely sarcasm)

[@PalindromeDesign]

This was an awesome breakdown and commentary on this.

[@flashinthepan1965]

Can’t wait to see how he develops as an artist!

[@aaronjade3972]

Sweep picking arpeggios are amazing.. I remember when I started playing them when the movie crossroads and testament came out …. He is doing what I did at 21-24 yrs old … hats off to this young man .

[@lpwork6809]

You should mention his name...

[@Stefanoski88]

I love how positive you are about this kid! Too much people hate this and say it's fake. Big respect for you and a little dude

[@andrewbecker3700]

There's definitely some JP qualities to his playing here. If only a fraction of us would practice these, as you said, fairly basic techniques. As thoroughly as this young lad has. We'd almost certainly have an edge up, on our journey to master the instrument. I think sometimes we tend to overcomplicate things unnecessarily. This kid has a foundation laid that's only gonna enable him to create even more articulate pieces, once he begins to understand how to use it. Might sound like gibberish to alot of people. But if he can already fly around like that, just by practicing relatively simple stuff. The possibilities are endless when some theory gets applied to it.

[@leoa.g.333]

Tyler's side eye and the kid's smile are worrh it.

[@steveochremchuk7143]

Wow i hope that he keeps going and if im alive in 20 years i hope to see him live playing metal

[@Jeff1Veron]

Thank you for getting right to the video instead of going on for 7 minutes about your sponsee, your side channel, your girlfriends main channel and then the history of guitars. This is so appreciated!!❤️

[@elliotttampa]

Love the fact you’re always positive man… regardless of musician. Bravo

[@MrDogonjon]

As I lament the passing of Jeff Beck. I feel he comes to me as I watch his technique and he truly wants me to absorb his meaning. It's not just me Jeff is still a dominant force in guitar and influences every fret worker. I see it everywhere and this child is no exception with that grin I say Hello Jeff!

[@Lovell93]

Fellow Tyler here. You NEED to watch and review Tim Henson's feature in the new Marcin song "Classical Dragon." The whole song is great, but Tim's part will blow your mind.

[@jameslima9817]

Love how he starts with a little chug chug chug and I’m thinking “what, is this kid actually bad and Tyler’s trolling? That’s not very nice”. Then he proceeds to pack 10 hours worth of slay into about 7 seconds and laughs at all of us when it’s over. Kidding, of course- the smile and chuckle at the end were clearly just being happy he nailed it on camera and is proud of it and happy with himself, as he should be. This is awesome

[@Florence-p8g]

Keep that boy safe next generation needs to hear a prodigy...Congratulations,next generstions!!😮😅❤🎉❤🎉🌹🤎🤝!!

[@mikeparker444]

He's got a lot of talent. I just stumbled on his channel. Left him a couple of suggestions to help him grow.

[@thepurrpalace3506]

You are win bruddah. I love your sense of humor as much as your musical chops

[@georgegraham1481]

That's amazing I did feel a little pressure but I got to keep on practicing ,his mind is just open, I think and try to hard we have to unlearn bad habits he has none fresh mind. GOD BLESS HIM

[@adamcogan211]

The kid/his mentor is absolutely a Jason Richardson fan! You can immediately tell by the way he plays his arpeggios (doesn’t flatten/stack notes/roll the finger) and mutes with both hands (picking hand is identical!). I used to be really good at sweep picking (still am but definitely not at these speeds anymore!) so gonna use that kids exercise to improve my speed and muting while playing on a clean tone! Kids like him and Lisa-X (no longer a kid) are so inspiring!

[@nickrodriguez9848]

People are like “eh not impressive you have to play with feel” bruh go look at all his other videos before you say something like that. This kid has so much range in his ability

[@tond6859]

Bro he’s very talented boy,humble he doesn’t even know how brilliant he is man..amazing😊😊😊

[@1964vintage]

To get to that level it took me 6 band break ups, got back together 6 times, we went through 12 drummers, the farewell tour is on its tenth year, 8 farewell albums, 5 sex tapes, 3 therapists, a highly publicized affair with my sex therapist, 4 marriages, 4 divorces, 20 supermodel girlfriends, 8 kids I know of, 7 don’t talk to me, can’t find the other one after I realized I can’t remember the 70’s, the bass player came out, the bass player changed pronouns 126 times, swapped the bourbon on stage to tea then swapped it back again, gave up smoking 6 times rehab 11 times, gave up on going to rehab alcohol, smoking and drugs are cheaper, feel asleep on stage 8 times, feel off the stage 8 times, 12 signature guitars from 12 different companies but only play my vintage stuff, got fat, got fatter, went bald, starting wearing wigs, getting plastic surgery before plastic was invented, can’t recognize myself in my KZbin Parodies, can’t remember if I turn the oven off, our reality show flopped after they found out we were miming, my last wife changed to a male activist, started a talk back show for misunderstood sound engineers, 3 fund me campaigns for tambourine players, drummers that sing and that dude that runs out to tighten up the mic stand. Now we are all broke because some TikTok dancer brought all the rights to our music. Yeah wishing that kid all the best from the bottom of my heart. Hang on had a heart transplant as well, so all the best kid from who ever I am.

[@2760ade]

Me too!

[@CP-ux9zd]

as if you could ever do that ... EVER

[@michaelguthauser9210]

Excellence takes talent and hard work. This kid deserves what he creates. Keep it going.

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

as much as it hurts me ( still trying not to struggle with stairway to heaven) I can enjoy this talent. What i like most about this kid is his smile..he is not making fun of us, he's just happy.

[@davereloader8837]

GUITAR IS NOT A COMPETITION. This kid already won forever.

[@JimDewdGuitars]

0:13 that look is precisely the same look I had seeing this young lad! He's truly talented!

[@Moodymongul]

5:48 - I'm impressed he brushed his hair, with his hand, like that. And the pick just somehow stayed in his fingers

[@user-Natarito]

Fuck it, I’m quitting the guitar! I started playing in high school back in 94’ and within about a year I was at the level of Mike McCready I would say but then everything just fucking stopped. It was so frustrating and I felt like I was just banging my head against the wall for years trying to escape my guitar purgatory. Anyone else gone through that?

[@tylerhall3918]

That short riff started to sound familiar. Someone help me out here. Anyway, why would someone be hating on this kid. As a metalhead myself, I was blown away. Kid's got the fingers of Yngwie Malmsteen!

[@creepymcpeepers]

I wonder if there's ever been a prodigy like this that was like so good and then he was just like no it's not for me and just walked away

[@TheCliffzone]

This little fella is something else. I don't think I could ever sweep pick, even if I try. He's an amazing young man.

[@tim9430]

Amazing little guy, and you've gotta love that smile. Great work, lad!

[@Golferboy1247]

Love your content Tyler!

[@Kevin20ftw]

I follow this little dude. He does a Jason becker tribute that will blow your mind, while i might add, goofing with a friend during the whole song, a must see!

[@jameslong9921]

I messaged this kid and his dad on their channel a few months back, a nicer and more genuine family would be hard to find, his talent is immense.

[@polcat79]

Respect to the parent/guardian's who support their child's interest.

[@pricklycactusblossom6790]

Remarkable young man❤ He'll go far....

[@af-np4pg]

Does the classical guitar fingerboard have to be so wide? I'am a senior male and have small hands, and it's a definite disadvantage.

[@erlpen2016]

If you are impressed with this small passage of music then you should review him playing the blues….the way I see it he is mind blowing…specially with your knowledge of music you would be able to unravel his musical ability….I play guitar but but nowhere like him….

[@StratmanDarrell]

After 40 years of playing and playing in many bands, I'm hanging up the axe. Its clearly I'm still at the beginner level.

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

Okay, I've got 20 guitars and 7 amps all going cheap, I won't be needing them anymore.

[@randygumaer282]

This little dude sounds really good, and he's having fun, good on him.

[@maituoguitar2297]

❤❤❤❤❤thank you very much❤❤❤

[@LeeroyGgJenkins]

Bold of you to assume I know my shapes sir 😤

[@NirvanaIsTheBestOfAllTime]

I'd like to see him play the riff in Washington Is Next; the one where you stretch from fret 12 to 24, while doing continuous hammer ons/pull offs.

[@joedaddy415]

thank you for getting straight to the video 👏

[@pierremaiden]

Making the access of information easier in this modern age makes it that not only the priviledge prodigies gets a chance but people who would never have access to conventional teaching methods also, which is why it seems like there are more prodigies mow.

[@riffmaster1078]

That kid is awesome. I love it. I hope I see this kid do something great in music in the next 15 years.

[@Chainsnsprockets402]

When I first saw this kid I thought “ this is AI generated, there’s no way a little kid can play like that”. After seeing more of his videos the reality is...he’s for real! Just mind blowing. Bravo young man!

[@oliverefremov6633]

That low tempo remix, tho! Loved it! :D

[@zloboslav_]

Nothing makes me want to quit guitar, I like having fun with my guitar and it makes me happy. :)

[@dewardroy6531]

Yes This!

[@booster1616]

Well said. The best comment on this video. The most ridiculous comment is "Makes me want to give up" None of the most successful guitarists in history ever played as fast as this. Should they have given up? Music is'nt an olympic sport.

[@teachertrx1204]

I always thought my hands were too small to play rocking electric guitar.

[@capella95]

I just can’t believe he can have that hand strength and precision at that age!

[@CS_Murphy_R9]

Thank you! This was the same thing i also thought! That is the real impressive part, is the ability at this age with his small hands and lesser hand strength!

[@KJK_LV]

My guitar fell on me while watching this. I think it's mad.

[@MoniqueVerasamy]

❤❤love Maitauo,,,I listen to him most days❤❤ Awesome Blessing to humanity ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Yo-xr7lj]

Keep the content coming my guy

[@cj5787]

I met this little fella in shanghai. he was playing some soulful Blues-jazz something like that. he has soul too. not just speed. he is like 30cm tall hahah he is amazing

[@nowgearthis]

Tyler creates AI child prodigy video breakdown to give himself a 👍 for Guitar Super System. Seriously love the channel and all you do brother!

[@Lipe-ml]

Ele não é um prodígio, só tem um pai que incentiva desde o nascimento, a prática todos os dias leva a perfeição, infelizmente as pessoas de hoje em dia não sabem oq é ter perseverança em aprender um instrumento.

[@sheshashah3728]

This kid is actually born to play guitar very genius God Gifted keep it up quite amazing !

[@adamreisman9187]

Amazing! How old is Marcin? He seems like one of the greatest players I've seen.

[@cedricBUNKERTON]

Awesome playing and so kind of you to break it down so we can all play along... in our dreams 🤣😂🤣 Glad KZbin has 0.25 playback speed so I can listen to it just played fast.

[@DrVincentHVTran]

Some of us have the gift from the universe but the gift can lose it force as we get older and get interested in some thing else. I can learn to play several musical instruments very easily and was very good at playing them during my teenage years but after I graduated from HS and off to college I started to concentrate in studying and then working.

[@thomaskgotsopadi3592]

😮 outstanding indeed. A little maestro in his own right.

[@KevinGolden-y9n]

I recently was a video of him jamin the blues. He's good this boy.

[@DCJayhawk57]

Unbelievable. So fast and clean. Rusty Cooley in a child body.

[@rikibo861]

c'est tout simplement un petit prodige, fantastique.......il fera des étincelles.