Top 6 Things You Need to Know For Playing Campfire Guitar

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@Kevinmullan]

7 things. #1 Don't take your $5000 Gibson anywhere near a campfire.

[@yourguitarsage]

😂 👍

[@TheRainman904]

if you pay $5000 for a guitar, you got raked over the campfire.

[@philc1402]

Or get it a little bit burned by the campfire then sell to me for $500!

[@harshscissors6991]

Yeah I don’t want a well done Les Paul

[@valeriegriner5644]

Funny! A friend of mine just bought a Martin "back-packer's" guitar. It sounds great...even though it's very small. It would be a good campfire guitar.

[@johnnull8907]

at age 79 just getting started. Taking lessons privately, but am using your site as a strong supplement to move me forward faster. Trying to beat the "time clock", my daughter and her daughters are all musicians, but I have been so buy providing and ministering I let others do music. But, I need to have some talent to play the "harp" some day. Thanks for sharing you talent and blessings. Old Navy John

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you so much John 🙌

[@bend1951]

Best wishes for your continued enjoyment and improvement, Sir.

[@doowoppify]

You inspire me John . I am 72 and was beginning to think I was to old to learn. I am going full steam ahead now and push it to the limit. No more pussy footing around with 10 minutes every other day.

[@brownpunk1794]

Hello John

[@varminttank]

John Null you should check out KZbin channel guitar lessons 365

[@seeker4827]

When I was a kid my guitar playing brother had just led us through the Beatles White Album, side one, in a sibling sing along one night around a Red River New Mexico campfire. We had taken a break when, from up canyon, we heard a lone voice echo through the forest "play the flip side!!!!"

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Cool and scary at the same time lol

[@neilkorsgaard]

Brilliant

[@friscokid21]

I like playing "Don't Pass Me By" as a sing a long campfire song.

[@jholid6y]

My first rule in campfires, get them all drunk so I sound good.

[@camerons_falling]

Holup-

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks for watching my friends. Love to hear your feedback below. Are you a campfire guitar player or want to be? What's another "topic" you would like me to cover? Let me know below my friends. More videos coming next week so be sure to Subscribe and Turn On notifications so you never miss a new video. e :)

[@KevinSmith-gh5ze]

First off I'd like to say thank you for your dedication to helping ALL people learn guitar and not assuming that some things should come natural. I'd love to see some REALLY basic music theory videos. I've learned to finger pick some simple tunes from tabs, and I've learned some chords and strum patterns, but I don't really understand the fundamentals of how a song is built and how to put the pieces together into something that makes sense musically. My mind works very mechanically, and fine arts don't really come easily to me, but I have set out to learn guitar, stepping completely outside of my comfort zone, as a matter of personal growth.

[@iRabb]

I appreciate your work! How about a video for turning a melody into a solo guitar arrangement?

[@robertormes2178]

Really fantastic lesson Eric, it's taken me 35 years of playing to work out what you just demonstrated in 18 mins. To any aspiring guitar players this is the real deal. thanks Mr GuitarSage.

[@kidritalin1]

Without making it complicated, what can the (2nd) guitar player play, when someone else is carrying the main chord progression. For example, the basic chord progression is a G, Em, C, D, ... What could the 2nd guitar add without copying (and cluttering) the full chords? Like a simple (single string) bass line, or would I try a G, Em, C, D, an octave higher on the fret board? I find playing the same (full) chords as the (1st) guitar player really adds nothing but volume and sometimes clutter. Where could I throw in a few little lead licks to add fullness? Thanks for all the time you put into helping us along here.

[@waltertchapman32]

Is there a list somewhere of easy campfire crowd pleasers? Basic strumming and progressions without multiple sections to remember? Only a few months in learning, I was just curious... I think that would be great for starting a basic repertoire

[@michaelp4327]

Thank you so very much for your videos, very helpful. I use too play when I was younger, then I had 2 devastating strokes and I had to relearn just about everything in life. I was not very good at that time playing guitar. I was 42 , I am 61 now, I have been playing again for about 15 years and it was like something in my brain woke up I was able to do things I never knew how to do, like read music! Anyways, the lord Jesus blessed me indeed. I am still learning new things I could never do before, I am truly blessed and thankful for videos like yours that teach me every day! Thank you so very much, I am a better player than ever before and still learning! To those out there having problems with playing guitar, don’t quit keep praying and watching videos like this video here. GOD BLESS all

[@valeriegriner5644]

Great testimony...thanks so much for sharing!

[@MJ-vf1im]

Thank you for recognizing that everyone has different styles & preferencesthat and not everyone wants to be a lead rock guitarist - I appreciate your teaching!

[@robertlaton8061]

Thanks Erich! So many guitar instructors/teachers seem to assume that the student automatically knows certain things about music, when in all actuality, we don't. So far, that's not the case with you. Thanks a million! Keep it up!!!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you Robert!

[@dianeingalls5025]

I inherited my fathers guitar which is loaded with years of fond memories and I am determined to learn to play it. Have been looking on KZbin for a teach, I think I've found you, really like your style. Wish me luck!

[@tanneragpoon]

Drinking game: Take a shot everytime he says "my friends"

[@russellnewton6660]

Tanner Agpoon I’m pissed.

[@philc1402]

Good observation, my friend!

[@northcountryhermit5057]

@@philc1402 DRINK!

[@philc1402]

@@northcountryhermit5057 OK!

[@slightlyinsaneartisticmeme5875]

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[@bigdogpete43]

A bottle of Jim Beam, a bag of homegrown, and a capo and my old Epi-- I can stay busy all night.

[@Mcminer997]

Realest comment ive ever seen

[@greghart6489]

We all like to have fun I do however if one wishes to reach the prize it helps to be somewhat sober.

[@wretchedspawn22]

Agreed never go camping without it. Lol

[@veschil]

Homegrown?

[@Jeepfool]

Hell ya I have two epiphones one acoustic one electric they just have the best sound.

[@uspsdaveable]

People have no idea how lucky they are to have the internet full of guitar teacher and lessons, I’d of given anything for this information 45 years ago. Lol might not of gone to school.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you Dave 🙏

[@drdel76]

“I’d of”?

[@SqueakyWombat]

Derek Lees i would of

[@bend1951]

I would’ve or would have. There is no such thing as would of.

[@uspsdaveable]

Thanks for the English lesson, you get to move to the front of the class

[@michaelwoods6709]

That’s a beautiful J 200. That and the Hummingbird are my dream acoustic guitars.

[@franklinkarrass5830]

I’ve been fiddling around with the guitar and bass since 1968 and I learned quite a bit here. Thank you.

[@ronmatthews1738]

Seriously? Half a century and you don't know this stuff? What have you been doing for all those years?

[@franklinkarrass5830]

Other than fiddling around with the instruments, I’ve parented 2 children while working 3rd shift for most of those years. I did manage to produce 2 wonderful children that have grown to become excellent parents themselves. Family First! 😃

[@cheddacheez2681]

ron matthews he’s been going through something called life you should try it sometime

[@StumblebumBand]

Love your teaching dude! Professional vocalist playing guitar fir the first time seriously at age 65.

[@Jamus1975]

This is me exactly. I'm 43, had my Johnson for 15 years but got overwhelmed the first year or so I had it and just recently started back. I love youtube and have come so far in just a little bit of time. I got my 9 chords down pretty good and know I'll never have the time to devote to becoming a lead guitarist but I love to play the songs that I love, at least where I can hear them. Thanks for all you and everyone else teaching on youtube do. You have no idea the difference it makes.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you my friend 🙌

[@johnbaumgartner7731]

This is a video that I wish I would have seen when I started playing guitar back in the 70's. I just recently picked up the guitar again recently (now 62) and having the basics down instead of getting into theory and all that stuff just starting looking for songs I know and love to listen to. Wow, what a difference it has made in the enjoyment of playing. I literally played blisters on my fingers. I do plan on taking the guitar on our next camping trip with the family and having sing alongs by the campfire. Great advice in this video. Thanks for getting the word out there.

[@yourguitarsage]

🙏

[@TerraFirmaX]

at 55 I just started to learn guitar with the intention of campfire music. This was great, thanks

[@joenathan7392]

just daydreamin over his guitar, so beautiful

[@valeriegriner5644]

Still binging on your videos at 4 in the morning! I have a younger brother who loves to play guitar, BUT...he has terrible rhythm...bless his heart. It drives me nuts. He also has a hard time singing a harmony part. We used to sing and play together and he always jumped onto MY singing part. I would switch parts with him...and he STILL jumped onto my part. He plays much better than I do, but his sense of rhythm...ugh. This video was VERY helpful...thanks so much!

[@henrydauseb2844]

I have 21 siblings and none of them want to learn how to play guitar or any instrument so we can play to together. I had a dream we form a 22 piece band, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. Hope you and your brother are still going strong👍🏾

[@LeslieAB30]

I have been playing bass (mainly blues) for quite a while but I utterly love 50s / 60s folk songs. I was (when I can afford it) going to buy an electric guitar, but having seen this video I think I really need an acoustic guitar. I know all of those chords, and I know a few folk songs from a time when I played tenor ukulele, I do have a basic repetoire. Thank you for inspiring me as to my next direction (I am 74)....

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@robertferrell2679]

Good instructions for beginners, and it’s all true! When grandma says play that one I like and U freeze up...not fun. Practice practice practice! 😜👍🎸🇺🇸

[@batman48195]

Thank you for a great lesson. My goal is to be a campfire guitarist. I’m 58 and learning to play. :)

[@murphythadog]

I also would suggest once you have some of these techniques down is to find a pickers circle in your area. We have one every Sunday night at a local pub and my repertoire has expanded 10 fold since playing along with that group. If there isn't a pickers circle near you maybe start one up. Our picker circle consists of 20 - 30 people depending on who shows up. Instruments range from piccolo, 6 string and 12 string guitars, fiddles, cajones, harmonicas, tub bass, mandolins, ukes and the occassional auto harp.

[@waltertchapman32]

That would be amazing.... it's just me and youtube lol, none of my friends play

[@friscokid21]

One of my favorite songs to play around a campfire is "Don't Pass Me By" by the Beatles. Not really a tune you'd expect round a fire, but fit the mood quite nicely.

[@MrTeo63]

Thank you great video. I’m a 55 year old man who just started playing about 6yrs ago. And yes I wanted to be the campfire hero and not interested in lead guitar. I just want to be able to entertain people and have fun. Considering I just started playing I am pretty good and do play a lot of songs. Thank you again looking forward to more videos.

[@rmarty550]

I don’t understand all the negative comments on this post. You’re putting this out there for free and trying to give some context for beginners. I thought it was very useful good advice, thank you.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you my friend 🙌

[@ThomasRZack]

A lot of songs are played in the key of C , you’re going to need to add the dreaded F chord in there!

[@arkleegan282]

A Cappo is part of the tool kit

[@ThomasRZack]

ARKLE Egan So when you need to play in the key of C you’re going to capo5?

[@jet0577]

Practice the dreaded F chord. Bar it. It's easier

[@debradreiling2761]

This video helped me to know to quit being so hard on myself because I'm not getting the guitar fast enough... thank you

[@yourguitarsage]

Practice x Time = 💪

[@mkrj2576]

Speaking as an entertainer, not a musician, you are spot on with your advice. Nice work.

[@nakedhombre]

Great video! Just a word for those who could not keep them selves from commenting on the use of addressing all of us as “friends “... you know, I caught that too, at first, and was wondering about it, but the guy has so many redeeming qualities with what he is giving out for free and it is so-oo right on, sage advice that I can tell you from years of experience on the guitar that I’m definitely going to utilize this as a resource and I’m going to overlook a slightly partial annoyance with what he has chosen to address his audience /so with respect, I accept it and I’m going to move past it so I can get the Gold of what he is offering! Peace! (You know I’ve been called a lot worse than “friend “just don’t call me late for dinner)

[@larryrichards3668]

Great tips. I'm 73 years old and just starting to learn basic simple guitar playing. I don't want to know or learn all the music theory at my age. Looking forward to watching more of your video's. Thanks.

[@colezigler1032]

Dude, love the transition from Folsom Prison Blues to Back in Black!

[@mlkehailey8934]

Folsom Prison Blues by the Man in Back in Black!

[@brtvndnbrnd]

3:34 How to strum 7:50 9 essential chords: G C D Dm Em E Am A B7 9:32 Capo: How to use and why 10:51 Repertoire: songs you can do at any time, that you know well. 12:17 Signature licks: What makes people recognise your song immediately 13:42 Basic finger picking

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@Tannant65]

@@yourguitarsage I'm into the Udemy course :Complete Guitar Lessons System - Beginner to Advanced. For that, i need to complete The Core and Solid Foundation modules ?

[@rogerguinn3372]

I have a tendency to use the same strumming pattern on everything--but I'm working on it. This helps . I have an Ibanez AC240 parlor guitar for camping and travel, and a Martin D-15 and Taylor 12 string when I am playing with the 2 groups I am in--they get together once a month each--those are great. Most importantly, they are non-judgemental. I have a few "go-to" songs--but learning the "signature Licks" makes it all better. Interestingly, at Chaco Canyon in NE New Mexico last summer, a group of us were playing (all strangers-met that day), and I started the intro to Ian Tyson's "Summer Wages". A voice from out of the darkness hollered "Are you Canadian, too?"--and we added a 6th to the 5 guys playing...

[@Stockho.]

I have to say to all just starting out on guitar take advantage of Erichs first 30 beginner lessons without them you will be lost...if you dont it will be like building a house on sand with no foundation. I didnt even know which way to hold th guitar when I started..the free 30 lessons helped me so much .thanks Erich

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you Bob 🙌 I appreciate that!

[@wcdonah]

Thanks for another excellent video. It's nice to see how often you mention Cash and his music. It is amazing to me that back in the 1950's an inexperienced guitarist like Luther Perkins could come up with so many signature licks.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you my friend 🙌

[@peterlloyd5285]

Glen Campbell asked Luther Perkins how come some players play all over ther the fingerboard and he (Luther) stuck with Dum--chicka-dum chick. Luther replied "They're lookin' for it, I found it ". Genius.

[@shanesmith9710]

Great video. Nice explanation of strumming. Ive been playing for 30 yrs or so but sometimes like to go back to the basics. I always pick up something new when I do. Largely self taught so a lot of this stuff is new to me. Thank you

[@margaretledwidge6399]

Always glad to see your kipper on KZbin, your tips are boss, from liverpool uk

[@Ace-ig6vs]

I don't know why this got so many thumbs down. It was pretty basic, sound and fundamental advice. I thought it was solid.

[@GetRhythm2011]

WOW. What a find. EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE YOU ARE. MY GOSH. I'm really stoked to have found your everything here, and will get to look'n around all your site now. THANK YOU! THANKS for taking all the time 'n effort to provide such an immeasurable benefit to countless folks, myself happily now being one of them. :D Man, you make learn'n FUN 'n EASY! BIG help. WOW. Also, I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW SIMPLE YOU INTRODUCED FINGERSTYLE PICKING. I MEAN W-O-W! MAN, THAT ROCKS! Really made my day and guitar play'n life VERY fun! :D Thanks a BIG BUNCH!

[@yourguitarsage]

💪🙏

[@josh12689]

15:12 *beginner practicing fingerpicking* ..... *accidentally plays intro to Nothing Else Matters*

[@gregoryw.jenkins8036]

Yeah! Noticed that too.

[@bubatehe3856]

There is a saying maybe your mom's taught you "if you don't have something nice to say say nothing at all" !!!! Sick of all you geeks with negative comments, move on! Love the knowledge Steve brings to us

[@Petar1stProduction]

Thanks for the refreshing the memories about the guitar playing. I have been playing for over over 20 years now

[@jxmoon5130]

Video starts at 8:21

[@stereo006]

omg thank you

[@vrgabe8474]

😂

[@madhavianujpawar2168]

For me, You were too late

[@BeatBoxLover99]

The hero that everybody needed, thank you very much

[@myplcrew]

Lesson really never starts in regards to 6 campfire songs...

[@stephenlucas3679]

I have played guitar for 50 years on and off. I use a capo to adjust for my voice pitch in combination with the chords I like to play for that song! Never cared what key I was actually playing in! If playing campfire alone, it didn't matter! You have my guitar by the way! I have a 70's Cortez copy of my Gibson that I take outside!

[@johnnysewardjr3319]

Learned a lot. As the lead singer of the band, I just play rhythm guitar. Good to learn more stuff. Thanks

[@KeithGrommes]

Absolutely love these tips. I’ve played since my first year I the Navy (1989) but practical tips like you offered really help me focus on being a better musician and more comfortable sharing my love of music with others openly. Also, if you don’t mind sharing, what type of jacket are you wearing? I’ve been looking for one like it! Thank you!

[@stormcchez7855]

g major, c major, d major, d minor, e minor, e major, ea minor, a major, b7

[@dennis3065]

ea minor? A minor maybe

[@barrettbrown9405]

Chord abbreviations are with capital letters.... G, C, D, Dm, Em, E, Am, A, B7... lower case "m" stands for minor 🙂

[@rudynunweiler2916]

@@barrettbrown9405 Those don't apply to campfire guitarists! :P

[@Codytallica]

Should have evened it out at 10 with Cadd9

[@elijahmonn3757]

F major is a must. Open not a barre chord 😃

[@richardhowe2370]

Very interesting video! Thank you! My favorite guitar playing is by the campfire. You can make small mistakes and maybe not know all the words. As long as you are entertaining and people are singing and have a good time, no body really cares. My memory is bad. I try to sing and play one song all the way through, 3 times a week. Everytime it is a different song. Eventually the song becomes muscle memory. That to me is a song you can play without thinking about it.Also I have found, if you pretend to not remember some words, someone in the crowd will start singing them. That's a way to get people singing with you.

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Haven't heard a note yet but I'm already in love with that J200 what a stunner

[@autocrow]

"I'm stuck in Folsom Prison, but I'm back in black!" That actually works for me. lol. Another great lesson Erich. : )

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks!

[@gjknowles]

Hey Erich, just saw your "6 Things to Play Campfire Guitar" video. Your intro hit the nail on the head for me! Someone finally described my objectives to tee, rather than trying to lead me to become an "everything" guitar player. Thanks for that. Now do you have a lesson plan to accompany this? That would also be great. I'd feel I'm on a road that exactly suits me. And I'm sure I'm not alone feeling this way.

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@jackc70]

Hey man, thank you, thank you, thank you. You’ve helped my picking like never before. When you sAid all your students mess it up, I just kept practicing. Instead of blaming my accident putting my arm through glass, I said well all his students mess it up. I kept at it and I’ve gotten much better. Not perfect but a vast improvement. Thank you so much🙏😎

[@americansamurai5503]

Coming from a 14 y/o, guitar and all kinds of music are more fun than video games, which are very fun.

[@michaelferrin2688]

Thanks Erich, just starting my guitar journey and playing for youth group or campfire with my kids is exactly what I want to do.

[@vincentlussier8264]

I quit playing rock and blues, sold my amp and Strat because I wanted to return to acoustic guitar and just play for my own fun! This kind of playing is more in my alley now so I'm tuning in. I like the sound of that J200!

[@allenmartin6536]

Good video and good advice. One thing I tell people who want to start playing is to get music books of the style they like. When you know how a song goes and have the lyrics and chords right in front of you it makes it easier and more rewarding. Find some people to play with, but be aware a lot of people who are good players think they can teach. They might be able to show you their style but that's as far as it goes. Every song you've ever heard has music available on the internet, Google it up and go with it. A quality guitar makes it easier and more enjoyable. But nothing anyone tells you means doodley if you don't PRACTICE- Practice- Practice!!!!!!

[@annamariehewitt3173]

WELL SAID.....

[@scottjohnson9032]

Right off the bat...What a beautiful Gibson!

[@yourguitarsage]

👍🙏

[@mrsANGRYh]

Great strumming advice, thanks for that! 🎉

[@yourguitarsage]

You bet!

[@TheMrdhyde]

Your video's are great. I have played for 26 yrs and only play a couple songs. This is great help.

[@russellnewton6660]

I’m a Brit and I’ve decided to call it a little clippy thing 😂

[@yourguitarsage]

👊🏻

[@ronb7095]

Excellent video for beginners - thanks so much!

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Laughed to myself when you mentioned about playing a songs signature riff, we didn't know they were called riffs, my sister used to call them the twidley bits, oh play the twidley bit for pretty woman lol.

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[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you so much, my friend! So glad you are here. www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@JeremiahsArchive]

That is a beautiful gibson. Great videos! You're really helping me kick my playing to the next level.

[@brunolopes7311]

I learn to use the pinky on 1irst string, ring finger on 2ª , middle on 3º, index on 4ª and the tumb on 5 and 6 stringers..

[@joshuagodinez5867]

Sweet! I've been trying to learn guitar for the past couple of years (in my 50's), the last year has been with a teacher. While I practice daily my progress is glacial. I've noticed many songs go beyond the basic chords so it might be helpful to cover how to convert the sheet music (i.e. tabs) to see if you really need that F7 to play the song or if you can just sub in something that sounds pretty close and the group can sing along to. Thanks!

[@yourguitarsage]

You can do it! www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@christopherjorissen5582]

15:09 Nothing Else Matters. This is legitimately what made me want to look up how to play the song, because I was mucking around with fingerpicking while my fretting hand was busy with other things, i.e. turning pages, looking up songs, etc.

[@lorrieduffy4438]

Love your videos. I like the short one's because of time. I try to listen to all of them every chance I can. Thank you.

[@raktimparashar]

I always like to take the grand piano to the campfire.

[@theresag9792]

Wow! What a great teacher. I just started at the age of 52 but I'm catching on. I've been watching Party Marty on KZbin and have learned a lot. I have a full size Johnson and an acoustic electric Ibanez. Love them both. I can play about 10 songs so far and everyone loves to sing along which is always a good time. I just subscribed to your channel hoping to learn something different. Happing strumming!

[@yourguitarsage]

🤘🤘

[@dennisyounkin644]

Congrats and Welcome to our Guitar Family Theresa G!!! Im a late starter also, i started at 44 and been playing for 9 years..

[@neilkorsgaard]

Heh heh heh... He said, Full sized Johnson."

[@badboyknuckles5094]

Yes

[@Servinghimalwyz]

Thanks! I appreciate you making this particular video. I've been working for about a year now and feel like such a dunce. I don't aspire to the stage - just amusing myself around my campfire. This video helped me immensely. Thanks again. Merry Christmas, Erich.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you Brian 🙌

[@keithskelton5596]

My goal And player milestone Is ten campfire songs Thanks again 🙏🌈👍🏽

[@amosmoses9247]

I'm just starting to play guitar and this is perfect. You have taken away some of the apprehension and given me confidence! Thanks! 👋🍺

[@PhillipIA]

That's cool and all but can you play the Campfire Song song?

[@derekerbe4745]

Genius. You deserves more credit and appreciation for your work.

[@yourguitarsage]

🙏

[@parkerframe999]

Just watched this preparing for Christmas as you said and it turns out this was a year ago exactly. But great video it was the perfect lesson for me. Thanks man

[@discgolfprofessor]

Thanks for understanding the average Dude

[@yourguitarsage]

You bet

[@robcaveman2908]

You are the best Erich. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I hope you and your family Have a Happy & Prosperous New Year.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you 🙏 Happy New Year!

[@danmcnamara7782]

just well done!!! I am gonna pursue your teaching - BTW that guitar is beautiful!!!!!

[@wesleymarquis7138]

Been playing for years, but still got some useful tips from this lesson especially regarding the strumming pattern. I laughed at your calling the capo the "little clippy thing" because that's exactly what my girlfriend calls it.

[@Riley_Rawlings_official]

That’s the most beautiful guitar I’ve ever seen 🥺

[@yourguitarsage]

🤗🙏 Gibson SJ200

[@jamescarter6852]

Your guitar sage drinking game every time Erich says "my friends" you have to drink... I've watched a few videos back to back and the videos are getting better and better...

[@totes_muhh_goats]

Now I can't stop noticing it. Haha. He's said it at least 3x in the first 90 seconds.

[@khillyer79]

James Carter ... Haha 😆.. Hey James I don’t normally respond to replies unless the person is replying something positive, or uplifting. I am on u-tube quite often and you are the first person I have seen make a drinking game out of a persons videos.. The weirdest thing about it is that your name is James.. My best friend and roommate passed away not quite 3weeks ago and I never made it through a entire day without laughing my ass off over his comments and crazy 😜 ideas.. Thank you James I needed a good laugh 😂

[@khillyer79]

Lindsay Lewis I must not be really listening to him that well cause I haven’t heard it yet HAHAHAHA OHHH HAHA Wait scratch that. While I was replying to your comment I heard it 4x’s.. Good thing I don’t drink 🍹 anymore or I think I would be pretty tipsy 🥴 right now.. It is so great to see people having fun with a persons videos instead of posting nasty negative comments.. To this day I can’t wrap my head around the idea that people feel good about themselves knowing that they just stripped a little bit of self esteem from that person. Sorry for babbling on and on..

[@jamescarter6852]

kelly hillyer thanks Kelly and next time I play the game I'll raise a glass for your friend.

[@CiaranGallagher77]

Not even 2 minutes in "my friends" has lost all meaning 😂

[@steveinkentucky]

Great video! I learned quite a few things. Thanks a bunch.

[@redjeeboy6555]

I wish I had found you 20 years ago damn it. I realise I didn't even know how to strum after 20 years.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you 🙏

[@flintdavis2]

Simple is better. I forgot that. Thanks for getting me back on track! 😊

[@BrianJDumas]

Always Helpful & Always Awesome! Great video on simple foundation guitar playing. Thanks you for putting this together. Even a guitar player that has been "around awhile" always picks something up from your videos!!! 🙂

[@GMec78]

Hi Eric, you covered this in another lesson but I think you'll agree that one caveat is if you are an electric player and you want to play campfire guitar (and in your words, "not have it sound like poopoo") you'll need to play power chords, barre chords or/and triads rather than full opens chords (which can sound a bit weird through electric guitar even with a portable practice amp volume)

[@90grains]

Great information and great instruction! I struggle with strumming patterns. I might not be the only one! LOL! I can play your "5 Strumming Patterns" up to 120bpm, but try and put it in a song and I flounder! More on musicality in all regards!

[@yourguitarsage]

Keep at it! You can do it 💪

[@coina-dig-tion6322]

new sub here. I'm left-handed and trying to learn to play guitar. Would be so much easier if F an B chord were outlawed! lol good info. thanks.

[@yourguitarsage]

😜I have you covered, my friend. www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@1974xaviers]

Your video was very helpful.. thanks a million for your valuable lessons ☺️

[@scotabbott]

I like the simple approach. Might be nice to add a little music theory. substitution sounds, relative minors, voicing

[@byronlowder]

Got my UGS t-shirt order today - very pleased!

[@yourguitarsage]

Byron Lowder 🤘 Thank you 🙏 Tag YGS in your social posts, we will highlight a few each month on our social. 👊

[@jimbow56]

That Gibson has never been to a campfire! But regardless, I like your teaching friend.

[@yourguitarsage]

You are correct, my friend! It’s going nowhere near a fire. 🤣

[@physicalzeppelin2326]

Such a beautiful guitar

[@marywynne6496]

thanks so much Erich..fabulous lesson..one day il be as good as you 🤣 ..im also a beginner...i live in Ireland...

[@yourguitarsage]

You can be even better! 👍

[@marywynne6496]

not sure about that Erich..you. are fantastic...il keep practising Erich..here in Cork in Ireland 🇮🇪..

[@aeromech8563]

Nice simple and concise instruction im now subscribed cheers 👌🇦🇺