Tommy Emmanuel demonstrates a WEIRD TRICK and dangerous shapes - Did you know this?

[@magickriver]

Sweetest human being (on top of being one of the greatest axemen who ever walked the earth). Bless you, Tommy!

[@johncoe6304]

Oh my God, I had won tickets to a Tommy Emmanuelle show in Nashville, had heard of him, but. Good lord, when he came out by himself, playing some ungodly beautiful melody, I burst into tears. Had never had something like that move me, next to some Beatles songs..he was unbelievable.

[@carlking8530]

I saw you (Tommy) live in Asheville NC maybe 20 or so years ago. After your show I had a chance to talk to your road manager (that's who she said she was) , she told me that you drive her crazy , sitting in the back of the bus constantly practicing rifts or working on new rifts. She said you would do the same rift over and over and over for the longest time. So I believe you when you said in the video that its practice, practice, and more practice. BTW, I loved your performance. You hit the stage in a white long sleeve dress shirt, hair sticking straight up. I knew it was going to great, and it was better than great. You are a real showman.

[@themusic6808]

When you think about it Tommy is like the musical equivalent of a Olympic athlete. He’s quite literally been non stop touring for four decades to make his living, even in his 60’s he still plays something like over 250 shows a year and practices each day in his hotel rooms to keep his chops strong and up to speed. To play something like Caravan is actually physically demanding and he’s able to do it so effortlessly because he non stop trains himself to be able to. A true working musician

[@harrisfrankou2368]

Saw his band Gold Rush play with his brother. They were Electric Tommy could wipe the floor with 99% of shredders.

[@rae0521]

Very true. As with Olympic athletes, it's non-stop practice to get to the top, and then it's non-stop practice to stay there. I once met Sabicas - now deceased flamenco guitarist - who told me that he practices 8 hours EVERY DAY... and that's after becoming world famous in his day for his skill. He said he could notice a deterioration in his ability if he skipped even one day of practice. I've heard TE say he practices many hours every day, in addition to his performances. That's a dedication I could never do - I'd be bored out of my mind no matter how good I got. I'm like a butterfly... I like to sample everything life has to offer, not just chew on the same old bone, day after day. I guess that's why I'm not rich and famous.

[@kenz2756]

Don't forget how much your instrument setup matters. I mean what kind of normal person refrets their guitar just after they bought it? Tommy does lol. He also uses an extremely low action with flexible core Martin strings.

[@dinkalicious]

I admire a lot of guitar players but Tommy E is the one who makes me say I wish I could play just like that. I've been an unashamed fanboy of the guy for over 20 years and he just gets better. He's also exceptionally gracious to his fans.

[@johnenock1198]

Interesting. I feel exactly the same way, though I only 'discovered' Tommy about 2 years ago. By a coincidence, Andre at Your Guitar Workshop started his series of lessons on Classical Gas a few days after I'd had an operation. Boy did that give me something to focus on! Then onto Angelina. Needless to say I can't play them properly but the fun I've had learning them has been a truly joyous experience. Tommy, I love you, man!

[@scottfab7473]

@@johnenock1198 any time you get inspired in any way it is a great great thing and remember you also have that ability ,as so does everyone ,I just love that some of us are willing to say it. I am 55 years old last week and still get the goose bumps and butter flies when playing guitar ,and I hope it never goes away after 45 years playing stringed instruments I still learn something new every time I pick up an instrument or sit behind one. so keep pickin and try a new thing ever day......have fun you earned it

[@caseylee12]

I first caught TE on that old 80's show Ralph Emery hosted... Nashville Now? Pop Goes the Country? Can't remember. Anyway, he just keeps getting better! I listen to him all the time. And I've seen him twice in my hometown, and he's such a great live performer. None better!

[@dinkalicious]

@@caseylee12 That's where I saw him flipping around channels. I saw Chet so I stopped; I was hooked right then. He did Guitar Boogie and it knocked me on my backside.

[@extazerty1699]

I love this advice: "If you're a musician practice somewhere away from your family"... This reminds of this one time my wife asked me if I'm not tired of playing the same song 10 times in a row... I told her back that this was not even enough to warm me up, yet!

[@scummy73dude64]

Omg he’s an Ace Ventura fan I love him even more now 🥸🤩

[@msi6104]

Tommy is something else! He plays with the joy of his young kid soul and is technically impeccable. For sure there is a lot of work behind his art. I have seen him play in Uppsala Sweden and in Madson USA and enjoyed every second of his gigs.

[@jcee6886]

My stumpy fingers could never play that stretch. He's right, my family hates sultans of swing but after all that repetitive playing and failing I can play it note for note now. I'm very happy about that.

[@rae0521]

I learned something about playing music the other day that had never occurred to me. I tinker on the keyboard, playing a bit of this song then a bit of that one, etc. I rarely have ever taken the time to learn to play ONE tune, properly and all the way through. Then someone said, that's a mistake. No one will sit very long listening to a player pick out bits and pieces of many tunes. But if you can play ONE tune well, you'll have something that others will listen to and enjoy. So now, I'm working on learning one tune well. Wish me luck.

[@johnhawkins4257]

I;m gonna get one down if it takes another 10 years!

[@timdavis7661]

i always wanted to play a tune by jimmy page called bron-y-aur ever since i was a kid and never thought i would be able to learn it and play it. i eventually found out the tuning for the tune and have now after many hours managed to pretty much play it all the way through. this is so gratifying. i really had to knuckle down but the reward is brilliant. when i play it to anyone they are really impressed just as i would have been all those years ago when i dreamed about learning this tune. extremely satisfying

[@dburton7929]

Honest words.... I use to do the very same thing. I could play many bits of lots of different songs, then one day, one of my friends asked, “ why don’t you ever finish the song? “. Truth is, I never took the time to learn to play the entire song.

[@stevenpagano]

@@timdavis7661 I did something similar many years ago, with the two solos in Steely Dans Kid Charlemagne. I was close for months and months, then finally one day it came tighter and quite perfect actually. It was really gratifying, know what you mean.

[@glennrosa234]

Thats so true and it goes for sll instruments , all my friends that play , i tell play me a Whole song beginning to end , they.get all stressed out .

[@CroakyFoakie]

I love this, no fluff, no ego just plain truth. Softly spoken advise that’s worth diamonds to any musican

[@lafreeway]

Now, that is a great interview. Let Tommy talk, that is all there is to it!

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello how are you doing. I trust you're safe and in good health. God bless you........ I'm looking for new friend okay 😊

[@BarkerT]

I always amazed how when I learn a new piece of music I almost hopeless but bit by bit I get my hands doing the right things and what once seemed impossible is achievable. It's a metaphor, man!

[@ruigebeer]

He is such a lovable guy. I can never get enough of Tommy.

[@daveblevins3322]

I just love the truth of your teaching Tommy. Practice practice practice !!! Thank you very much for your time, and all that you share 👍

[@yensilluap]

He seems to be a very generous man - not all afraid to pass on what he has learned to others. I bet he is a true gentleman!

[@Lakenbeer]

He really is mate, he takes the time for his fans because he is still grateful for everything in life

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

Not only is he a genius, creative monster, stunning performer etc he is the only person at this level who talks and teaches like an average joe and explains things in a easy to understand way

[@Madrivermusic]

T.E. Is a continual joy in these dark times

[@PaulMahabir]

what a nice guy and so true about everyone else hating the practice! My brother was traumatised by my repetition of a blues riff which my guitar teacher taught me. Even to this day..

[@clintonthe4th245]

Thanks for all the advice good sir!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Love this guy. A True Master. Humble. Sharing the knowledge = Legend.

[@Bobby8270]

I’m glad he said he has to practice practice practice. It takes me days to learn a song.

[@JS-tp4hh]

I just started with fingerstyle type playing and its like starting all over lol. It's taken me like 3 weeks to learn 1 / 3 of rhiannon lol. Damn does it sound cool though

[@daleturner]

Lol! Nice ACE VENTURA reference at the end! Thanks for this rad interview blast!

[@PeMoFilm]

"The more complicated it is, the more slow you have to go!" (3:06). I already learned this from my Tai Chi teacher. It can be useful for all techniques using muscles. Thank you for sharing your experiences with your fans, Tommy!

[@cliffsmith1305]

Tommy = Best Kinda People! Not to even mention is genius playing!

[@caseylee12]

''Musicians need practice, but everyone else hates it''-so funny. When I was 16, my mom use to beat on the wall at night and yell ''Put that guitar up'', so she could go to sleep. So I would go out to the back porch and play softly, so she couldn't hear me.

[@caseylee12]

@dennis pickard not getting famous anytime soon 🤣, but everytime I get a new guitar, I always go by her house, and show her first. She always gets me to sing ''The first cut is the deepest''

[@tomcoryell]

I practiced everything on an unplugged electric guitar.

[@teunio501]

Great story. When I was younger my father said to me that he would put the guitar in the closet if i didn't stop practicing. He said that it ruined my education. He would give it back when i graduated. I capt practicing but very softly in the garden where he couldn't hear me.

[@lucistired]

I picked up knuckle bending from studying Tommy's work. A fantastic technique to know; it's let me fret notes that I otherwise couldn't

[@zeppelinfan9360]

Appreciate your time Tommy! 😎🎸

[@bodeghost]

C'mon folks! Let's give this guy 100,000 subscribers! Fabulous video. I IMMEDIATELY SUBSCRIBED! Thank you for sharing this. I do believe that [imo] "not-arguably" Mr. Emmanuel "is" thee best guitarist of all time! His ability with which to cover ANY style/genre & doing 'seemingly' effortlessly, with precision & such class, is unparalleled in the music industry today ! "Lightening a Bottle" & indeed, a "Renaissance Man!" Love & Light to you all. 😉 💜 🍀 👻 🎶

[@themusicandsportsshow9459]

Thank you for your great comment. We have an ongoing series of films on www.chrissjuicebar.com with various artists and personalities. Enjoy and take care!

[@bah667]

Love you Tom, I know what you've been through. Your a very good person. Humble to the end. Yo didnt have to be, but you chose to be, Peace my friend.

[@sjd5750]

I love Tommy, and all his amazing abilities, but the one that impressed me the most is when he played "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" (I know, if I never hear the song again it will be too soon. but...) for Les Paul, a few years before his passing..It was Les' favorite tune..Gotta see it!..Just beautiful!

[@billfox4678]

Awesome playing & awesome comments. I remember my grand pop yelling at me from downstairs, "can't you play a whole song". Then I would answer, "I need to practice the parts I don't know". :)

[@birsay123]

thank you, Tommy. Excellent player and teacher

[@MrSteviek52]

The one and only ! Fan-freakin tastic! 👏🏻

[@imannonymous7707]

Great interview ...I love Tommy..he takes control of the interview and dominates the subject matter So true about practicing too....I drive myself nuts repeating musical phrases and parts...I can only imagine how my neighbors feel......my gf says she dont mind....but I know shes lying lol

[@HomesickMac]

I've got so much respect for this guy!

[@ianson3]

"Play it slow, bar by bar." My guitar teacher places a sheet of paper halfway into a bar and tells me to master the half-bar, then go to the second half. I think if I were to try a Tommy tab, he'd place the sheet on the first note or chord.

[@rickysherfy3990]

Zeus Zanesville

[@BenFishing23]

Never knew he was a fan of Ace Ventura. Love it. He is so talented and kind hearted.

[@ReinwaldKranner]

Thank you, Tommy Emmanuel!

[@serendip369]

Very , very sage advice there Tommy ! Many thanks for that ! All the best .

[@KS622]

Why does Tommy's look just cracks me up when he pinched his hand at 2:17 :')

[@skatetodeath666]

Like he got off on it a bit lmao

[@alessandropintus]

That was awkward af!

[@2323msg]

Sorry, I don’t see it...I see the dude trying to see the actual strength of Tommy’s hand, but an awkward look? No.

[@soultylive]

Love his statement, musicians need repetition, not the audience :-), so true!

[@desotopete]

Ha, ha, I used to get so mad at my dad for practicing violin around me. Sadly I would give anything to have that back.

[@dreambeliever3652]

That is really awesome to say

[@dreambeliever3652]

I know I likely bug my wife and kids with music. I try not to do it much around them but it’s a driving force and they know where I love to be. “ In the studio” So, I can only hope one day they will think like you do.

[@gastonflatulenza1276]

"Don't practice in front of people--it drives them crazy." My banjo teacher always claimed that was where the phrase "woodshed" came from. The banjo is loud, and their rural, early American families would shout at them, "Go out to the woodshed and do that."

[@brianhayashi7267]

That´s so true! I drive my family crazy with the same repetitions ..........over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... over and... again.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

It's a gift. And a curse. We don't mind. They do! lol

[@bntaft5133]

Thank you, Tommy and Chriss.

[@TabbzManiaGaming]

He just said what no other guitarist has ever said and you know what he’s right

[@kingdavid255]

Just amazing!

[@antonytroughton2611]

True this Tommy!!! (Like a glove!)

[@jaybones7492]

The part about annoying others is SOOOOO true! My wife hates it when I practice while she’s watching tv! Lol

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Beautiful player.

[@adammarkevitch5095]

His words are right on the money!!!practice....repetition...and then "There is Music"

[@Phoniq]

LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nathanielbrice8725]

Tommy is the true definition a legend, guitarist and as a good bloke!

[@matrixmatrix911]

You are right. I’m a slow learner so I play the same material over and over. Never when anyone is home!

[@auldgrey]

Awesome- thanks for this, great music advice from an exceptional human.

[@timbye]

Wonderful stuff, such a gift for playing and performing. Tommy is a true entertainer. :)

[@alankenworthy9722]

I regard Tommy as the most astonishingly accomplished musician in the world, in any field of music.

[@xprs1257]

Tommy said what Ive always thought.. He plays guitar like its a piano and that is the mark of a fantastic guitar player..

[@tomcoryell]

Or play it like a fiddle or saxophone or whatever. It’s a musical instrument. Why limit its voice to folk, or rock or blues guitar ideas.

[@ceonach]

Simply the best.

[@Richard_Garner]

Love Tommy! 👍

[@samiurrahman4497]

Best guitarist alive now. I want no debate.

[@briankavanagh7191]

let me think about that one there must be someone, thought about it and NOPE it is definitely Tommy.

[@MarcDymock]

No, I don't think there's a debate to be had. Musically, technically, emotionally, simply the best guitarist on the planet 👌

[@thechod]

Arguably, and I do agree by the way, he is the best discovered guitarist

[@bradhuskers]

100% correct. Tommy is a God.

[@craigkeller]

One of the best no doubt!

[@allansayers7842]

I love watching him play

[@TEScharf]

I remember more than 1 college classmate in the mid 1960s driven to madness by a room mate trying to learn Doc Watson's version of Black Mountain Rag...particularly the last 12 bars.

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

T.E>. A kind , gentle and generous soul. . I know a great guitarist that is the opposite.

[@daleknight7433]

Always a great lesson ❗❗👍

[@carlosclerinsestrada3852]

Masterworker! Pure Art

[@dennyryan2233]

Tommy rocks and RULES!

[@tehenga38nz]

Such a master!

[@zeegfajutaum8571]

Whats the name of the first song?

[@patrickfarley8036]

I agree wholeheartedly about how to learn slowly and build up control and speed but more so about practicing away from people! At times I wish I could get away from myself! 😂

[@stephengilbert5612]

Good advice from the master .

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Great! Thank you for this

[@salkinfamilychiropractic3142]

I absolutely love they way he plays guitar.....What guitar is that?

[@littlekenny8411]

Australian made Maton guitar.

[@cockroachcolcannon7542]

2:06, bar at the first with the little finger playing melody at the 5th fret .. that's a rare skill :)

[@ionageman]

I’m confident in the way I’m learning ( 20+ years ) .. and I’ll practice a chord till it’s perfect , but I doubt I will ever have Tommy’s strength

[@scottfab7473]

you will but remember that certain chords are harder to get to when following a differant chord and remember there is other ways to get a sound and sometimes a note will do than the whole chord i always tell everyone a chord is certain notes of a scale played at the same time so practice all scales and the chords will find you always remember you are a little bit better every time you pick up your tools

[@dmlevitt]

his playing always blows me away. stunningly talented. my guitar does not and will not sound like that.

[@richardthomas4001]

My guitar. Could do it. I just cant play it. Yet

[@dmlevitt]

@@richardthomas4001 keep going Richard.' cheers and happy holidays.

[@geoffreywelsby7434]

The great Steve Vai. Said the very same thing. Steve said if leaning something play it ridiculously slowly. And build up the tempo as you progress..so two great guitarist can't be wrong...

[@merrillcannon2029]

I watched a video a long time ago of Tommy showing Buster B Jones the. Song Twitchy. It was amazing how fast he taught it and how fast Buster learned it

[@johnnygeejr500]

Top shelf advice..............

[@frankbennett3075]

Awsome, just awsome

[@carlosm4798]

I heartily agree with his practice privately theory as even if your a decent player your loved ones will soon become to loathe your plinky plonking. I speak from experience and have been assassinated a few times

[@gertnood]

I play trumpet and live in an old 1100 square foot house.. need I say more.. my poor family.

[@Pete-z6e]

gertnood , mute, surely!

[@kali3828]

@@gertnood I remember when I was little, I would always wake up to a trumpet player doing scales. Good times!

[@jean-pierremarinalonzo3204]

So true, thank yoo !!!🤩

[@rexroman5211]

Brilliant

[@charlesputnam9370]

It's takes a long time to build up strength in hand. I was having lot of pain when I first started practicing a couple hours a day. Seems to be getting less . They closed guitar studio where I was taking lessons. It is hard to learn new stuff with out access to sheet music and musical genus to help you. I lucked out and met a college student who is in his fourth year studying music theory. He had to go back home until they reopen school. Tommy is one of my guitar hero's give you a goal to strive towards.

[@veeshead]

Seems like a really nice guy. There are no weird tricks here just good old fashioned guitar playing.

[@jimmorrison4291]

Love this

[@ranradd]

Over and over and over - yea, that phase goes on seemingly forever.

[@bodeghost]

Flip an "8" sideways... 😉 What do ya get?. 😉

[@gtsteele6219]

So true. Been learning Autumn Leaves with 3rd and 7th guide tones, two notes at a time. Wife says: what the hell kind of lesson is that"? Tommy, watching you play usually gives me conflicting goals: practice like hell or just quit, you'll never be Tommy E!

[@Ivo.m]

He´s such an adorable person 👍

[@savanaviolenta]

He is so right about repetition.

[@foxsnobsguitarlessons1872]

beautiful

[@michaeldemasi8677]

Great advice!! Thank you .

[@huangxf]

Actually he has very big hands. That's also very important to his amazing guitar playing skills

[@whitelion204]

True. Some of his chords aren't even possible for people with small hands.

[@david-ky7rt]

Fantastic guitar player.

[@damonkatos4271]

Great advice

[@brucedickey5155]

A favorite in this house TOMMY!

[@jackquentin1950]

When he pinched his hand I laughed. Because he looked so interested, he's like a little kid talking to his cool uncle lmao

[@bevo65]

What a cool guy.

[@thesword2380]

Good advice for The Good Vice.