Top 5 Beginner Guitarist Must Knows

In this new video, I share insights gained from 40 years of playing and teaching, highlighting the five indispensable beginner guitarist must knows.
Key Takeaways:
• Practice is Paramount: Discover why consistent practice is the cornerstone of becoming a great player, transcending the notion of talent alone.
• Hand Size Myth: Uncover the truth about hand size and how it's not a limiting factor in your guitar journey. Embrace the initial discomfort as part of your learning experience.
• Guitar Holding Techniques: Learn the nuances of holding your guitar with precision, exploring both the folk and classical styles and their respective benefits for beginners.
• Picking Perfection: Dive into the world of basic picking techniques, with a special focus on the "pick rest" borrowed from classical guitar playing (rest stroke). Enhance your pick control effortlessly.
• Fretting Fundamentals: Master the art of fretting correctly-playing on the tips of your fingers, positioning close to the fret, and maintaining a curled finger posture for optimal results.
Why Watch?
Whether you're picking up the guitar for the first time or looking to refine your skills, these foundational principles are the keys to unlocking your full potential as a guitarist. Join us on this musical journey, and let's build the solid foundation you need to become a confident and skilled player.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Must Know #1
01:25 Must Know #2
02:24 Must Know #3
05:03 Must Know #4
07:36 Must Know #5

[@SeymourClevage]

I joined a beginner guitar group and gradually people have been dropping off. The interesting observation is that the ones to give up playing guitar are the ones who had the desire to be Van Halen or Slash. The ones who stayed have all just wanted to enjoy playing music. I think if you set your goals too high then the climb to get there can be too steep.

[@yourguitarsage]

Good points! The thing is, you can set the goal as high as you want, but without having smaller goals that lead to that biggest goal, most people are likely to be discouraged and quit.

[@Jasmine-cn4wc]

Thank you for sharing your valuable practical tips and insights from 40 years of experience❤💯

[@yourguitarsage]

👍🙏

[@TimothyHuffGuitar]

I must say that even though I have played the guitar for over 30 years that your videos Erich has helped me IMMENSELY in developing my technique and making me a much better player!!!

[@yourguitarsage]

Timothy, thank you so much for that, my friend. That really means a lot. Thank you for taking the time to write it.👊🏻🙏😀

[@davidwade6370]

Thanks so much for what you do. I'm just getting started on your minimalist blues course and already a couple of concepts have just clicked after years of not getting it.

[@yourguitarsage]

Great to hear, David! Yes, that series is a game changer. Really makes the guitar neck makes sense. thank you for the kind words.

[@DavidWallace1945]

just finished your UGS standard course and it was amazing❤❤

[@paulradford4100]

Happy christmas Eric and thankyou

[@yourguitarsage]

Same to you, my friend!

[@lenadonise7661]

Thankyou that was great teaching well explained love to see more videos really enjoyed it. Merry Christmas 🎄💕🎉🥰🤘

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@patrickflannery3415]

There is always room for improvement. The fundamentals apply across all human endeavors. Why else do professional athletes, painters, musicians, etc... continue to practice regularly? It comes down to a dedication to your craft. Failure and then rewards are inherently part of the process. Courage to fail, a willingness to press forward, and gain the needed skills will develop one's ability and character. Stay strong!

[@yourguitarsage]

Great stuff, Patrick! Thank you for the addition.

[@chewycenter]

Good lesson, but I'm confused about #5. Can you do a video about how to mute with the fretting hand, especially with the fingers curled. I can curl fine but I get unwanted strings ringing out.

[@dennisenkurs2676]

Pick rest really helps in pick controll and accuracy.

[@yourguitarsage]

👍💪🙏

[@johnupdate]

Hi there, I am an advanced beginner and play almost every day. However, I only strum chords to different songs (open and bar chords). It's fun but I feel like it's time for the next step. Unfortunately, I know what that step is. I've also been practicing pentatonics, which I'm sure makes some sense, but I don't know how to use them. it's a kind of daily routine that could take me further?

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[@rondipierro8677]

Good vdeo,especially the holding part.But I still say practice won't make you Randy Rhodes.

[@yourguitarsage]

Ron, thank you for the kind words, my friend. This is what I know for sure, not practicing will never get you to the status of Randy. Practice is the only thing that will do it. Ask any expert and they will always tell you it is only about practice.