Hey everyone! Hope you're all well? Here's the second part of my "How to Practice' series with 5 essential tips to take your Legato technique to the next level. Sorry I've been away for a few months and thanks to everyone who sent supportive words of kindness while I was out of action. I hugely appreciate all of you! Hope you enjoy the content and if you want to support me, feel free to check out the links in the video description. See you all soon, Tom
@ninkichan72092 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that this is not about those over done 3 notes per string lesson but more in depth and detailed lesson about this technique. This is like attending a live clinic and some bloke has a question that nobody asks. Good Job Tom!👍💪
@robby1882 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom for the lesson🙂🎸🔥
@alar22662 жыл бұрын
2 years of consuming guitar vids near daily and this is still a standout. tip 4 is great, seen this suggested before but never the why explained.
@nhcrowe2 жыл бұрын
love it
@josetomasserranoleon8556 Жыл бұрын
It is an honor! First time approaching on the legato technique... "when the disciple is ready the master appears". Greatings from Chile.
@LeonTodd2 жыл бұрын
Not only has this immediately helped my legato playing, but I took 7/19 and scored a 20 ball fifty in 4th grade cricket on Sunday.
@SebastienZunino2 жыл бұрын
Best legato lesson ever !!!
@halfindy2 жыл бұрын
True
@joesikorski4080 Жыл бұрын
From the man with best backing tracks ever! You Tha man!
@tonymarinelli73042 жыл бұрын
As a 52-year-old who’s had two carpal tunnel surgeries and years of wrist issues take heed in what he says. I’ve always been a heavy and aggressive player and unfortunately none of my teachers ever told me to loosen up and be less heavy-handed. Tom is a MASTER!!
@lucaivanradaelli1701 Жыл бұрын
Turbo chops at: 6:35 27:13 27:20 27:35 Tom you rock brother thank you so much ❤️
@Jeffgrigsby12 ай бұрын
Tip 4 is a must. It was frustrating as heck but this improves your fretting accuracy VERY QUICKLY. After a few days I did not have to mute the strings and could just focus on my left hand. This cleaned up by alternate picking as well and forced me into some new phrasing ideas I never would have considered. Mastering this is essential to playing at that next level.
@frankrivers46532 жыл бұрын
Re the psychology of playing, you should read "Effortless Mastery" by Kenny Werner, and his follow up "Becoming the Instrument". He says a lot of the same stuff but goes much deeper. He's a jazz pianist BTW.
@garysayers94762 жыл бұрын
You were missed Tom. Such a great tutor, you explain everything so clear. Thanks for what you do and its great to see you back.
@stevehawthorn87332 жыл бұрын
Tom you were most definitely missed, glad you're back and feeling good, know you are well respected and appreciated
@tomquayleguitar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@stevehawthorn87332 жыл бұрын
@@tomquayleguitar 🤘
@Shred0072 жыл бұрын
How the could give this a thumbs down ? He’s literally the master
@Bezimienny972 жыл бұрын
Tip 4 - Practice With Hammer-Ons Only - this is HUGE! Thank you so much Tom, I feel like my legato became so much easier and more relaxed after applying this!
@MyAMJourney Жыл бұрын
Love this dude. The intro applies to literally everything in life and I wish the importance of this mindset was taught in schools
@spatialsoul62072 жыл бұрын
Man, this was an insane video. You literally tackled every single issue and difficulty I'm encountering with my legato playing right now and provided solutions to it! Thanks!
@alexf15252 жыл бұрын
yeah same here,this guy is a great teacher
@bigbokiptd2 жыл бұрын
So good to see you back in action Tom. Your videos are such a great instructions, a lot of people really appreciate it. Thank you so much for all your work.
@sauerkrautoneverything78072 жыл бұрын
Some of the best instructional guitar videos on KZbin. Had to scroll way too far down to find this in my feed. Now turned on all notifications.
@tomquayleguitar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@pho-kingsoup81262 жыл бұрын
This is such a great lesson! Mind space is key no matter what you're doing. I'm sure we've all had those quiet moments when everything comes together and playing seems effortless as if time has slowed down to the pace of our own thoughts. Tip #1 applies to everything👍
@iikatinggangsengii2471 Жыл бұрын
true, but it has it own drawbacks as well such as the will/spirit might not be the same, so yeah some built to do thing spontaneously some methodically
@thecakeisalie70702 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate tips 4 and 5. Trying to get that left hand fingers synchronized and not accenting the string changes are hard! But I do see weekly improvements by doing these exercises and making sure to grind good techniques. When the practice doesn't sound right, I stop and listen to proper sample (like this video!) and try again.
@skipneumann110 ай бұрын
This is still the best video for your legato! Left hand only has changed my playing dramatically. Thanks Tom
@Double_0_7_Strings Жыл бұрын
I gotta say, I’ve been trying to nail your style of legato for years, and I didn’t really make any progress until I gave the all hammers approach a try for a few days. It really is a game changer, and it helps my fingers stay strong enough to keep the dynamics of my legato playing much more even. All this time I thought my middle finger was being too loud to make the string changes, and in reality my fretting fingers were too weak to play loudly consistently!
@tonyflorez7034 ай бұрын
Legato king tom quayle !!!
@Subhrocks1 Жыл бұрын
Best legato lesson coming from the best legato player (other than Rick). Thank you, master!
@pikasso3789 Жыл бұрын
Na this is hands down one of the better if not best legato teaching videos. My only issue; even back when i started at 14, was always pull-off extra nonsense hitting every other string in the book and pick control. Took me 7 years to hold a pick correctly and I still can't even play lmaooo
@yflorantin5 ай бұрын
The definitive legato manual; clear and concise...
@EthanMckennaMusic2 жыл бұрын
You rock, Tom! Your modern legato product really helped me. I never noticed the little rest strokes you use when descending string sets before. I've always thought descending had to be hammer-ons from nowhere. Cheers.
@tomquayleguitar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan! The rest strokes really help with string transitions and to stay relaxed for sure.
@revilorellim862 жыл бұрын
Ballet dancing chickens. I'll keep it in mind!!!
@nedim_guitar2 жыл бұрын
6:40 That is amazing! Light, easy and comfortable. Great timing too! I will never get to that level, nor is it my ambition, but this serves as great inspiration for always stepping up my game.
@Sensei102382 жыл бұрын
I respect you so much as a musician. Because you share your knowledge to other guitarists and influence so many people playing guitar. Thank you so much.
@embryonicmind14432 жыл бұрын
6:34 what???? Thats amazing Tom
@spatialsoul62072 жыл бұрын
Stoked to have you back mate! Happy to hear you took some solid time to yourself, and equally happy to have you back over here ;)
@stevenowen49032 жыл бұрын
Can’t press the like button enough!
@shoutingmuteness3902 Жыл бұрын
This is the best way to demotivate and transform something so magical and good as music into the most boring thing
@JosephAnidjar2 жыл бұрын
great video. not enough people talk about the mental approach to playing and improvising even tho imo its way more important than the rest
@bobprince1539 Жыл бұрын
Glad I found this. I had an injury to my fingering middle finger. Effects the ring finger placement as well in a big way. Have had to reinvent my technique. The hammer on exercise is extremely effective for that. Forces me to relax and get it right. Thanks!
@maissenat7896 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom... You're the greatest
@Johnny-oy9fh Жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, you are a great player. Don't stop. Teaches me loads just watching...and I've been playing since 1970!!!
@stephanelefort19852 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you back Tom.
@Chdk242 жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson! You’re a fantastic teacher Tom!
@michaelclemmons81146 ай бұрын
Tom amazing instructor!! Thanks
@rewajamir91902 жыл бұрын
Mental preparation and visualizing analogy is very true not only for musician and athletic but even for student preparation for exam..well said..
@bobprince1539 Жыл бұрын
I like the chickens pecking analogy. Cluck cluck 😊
@TheCretinDayglo Жыл бұрын
Hi people, I'm 62 and I've been playing since I was 10, and I also have had multiple carpal tunnel surgeries. I think the secret to solving a lot of playing issues (for me anyway) is in the first tip about the way you think as you play. The analogy to athletes is excellent. When they are in the heat of battle fighting for the puck in front of the net, The good ones will be very relaxed and they will say that time seems to slow down for them. That's what it's all about. Being calm, and aware of what your hands feel like as they are playing. When that tension starts to build it's feels like their is something blocking circulation and hold in the pressure. It's hard to relax when you're on stage in public, but it is something that can be essentially programmed into your subconscious with repetitive practice. I find that as I work on that everything becomes much more even and fluid. It becomes easier to stop and start on demand, the string changes are more uniform. All the things I've struggled with over the years. Thankyou for this lesson. It is so clear and concise with great examples and leaves no room for misunderstanding. So many jazz players get so cryptic it seems like they're talking in code trying to hide some sacred knowledge from the unbathed masses. All hail Tom Quayle. * one more thing about the analogy to athletes...have you ever noticed that when you are inside the song playing that you can detect timing errors down almost into the microseconds. You can tell that a cowbell was a fraction of a beat late when your playing at 200 bpm. It's like time slows down while your inside. You notice all kinds of things nobody could ever hear on the outside.
@TimGuitarcouk2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back Tom. Stay well mate.
@fabriziopacifici75312 жыл бұрын
Hi, you're one of the best player and teacher I found during these years (I think its 15 years I follow you). Your tips are great. A thing that I miss is how can I keep the beat while I'm changing string in the "3 notes per strings legato movements". It is the Saint Graal for me. I am unable to give the 4 beats feel in legato. Any hint or tip for it? Also, I know it is your secret... Any little hint on how to alternating fingers and plectrum in your "flat picking stlyle" of playing? I think it is pure magic, so pleasent for the ears.
@olisaush65522 жыл бұрын
the phrasing thing is a game changer! never heard it this way before, Thanks Tom!
@PerryCodes Жыл бұрын
So thankful for this "How to Practice" series!
@jongomm2 жыл бұрын
Tom, did you ever study Konnokol? 1e&a 2e&a 3 = Takadimi takadimi da! The added bonus with konnokol is you get to emphasize notes within that. So you could have the same 9 note grouping starting on beat 1, but play Takita Takita Taka da (splitting it into 3 lots of 3, or more accurately in practice: 3, 3, 2 and then the ending note which is on its own). Anyway, great lesson. 🙏
@TheActressAndBishop2 жыл бұрын
Very very pleased to hear you're feeling better. Just like to add my small voice to the chorus of support for you. 🙂
@TheTigerLovesJazz Жыл бұрын
Tom Thank You! This lesson is infinitely helpful and definitely worth multiple watches. Hope you are having a great day!
@winstonsmith8240 Жыл бұрын
The first one has been my biggest drawback. Thank you. ❤
@blackmore19852 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom! It's great to see you well and back again. Health is always first. lml
@Mdougherty80542 жыл бұрын
Man, I didn't realize how much I needed this lesson until I heard it. I've been hitting a wall lately. Great tips as always. Cheers
@jakemixd2 жыл бұрын
Tip 1: Seems easy but it’s the hardest. Especially when playing on live situation. Great tips Tom. Thank you.
@tomquayleguitar2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more!
@MattGregoryGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Great to have you back Tom - it's super important to know when to take a break and be kind to ourselves. Great lesson 🎶🎸
@skipneumann12 жыл бұрын
#4 is going to help me rebuild my technique- while I have 50 years of playing, I am a total beginner with this concept- thanks for the insight
@skipneumann12 жыл бұрын
I started #4 with every minor pentatonic pattern in every key that I am currently using in my cover band-- already feeling the difference
@AndreaMignoneGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Very very illuminating ! Thanks Tom and good to see you back !
@Brunodowney12 жыл бұрын
Totally fantastic to see you back Tom , Bravo !!!
@jensweisse Жыл бұрын
Revisiting this after a while - very valuable every time I come back - thank you Tom for sharing. I just noticed that it took you 6.5 minutes to get to the first crazy TQ line 🙂
@johnhuldt2 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you back Tom!
@F1fandom952 жыл бұрын
This cleared out a lot of confusion i had in these years!!! probably checking out a few hundreds times to to be exact and on point like you sir!!🖤🖤🖤
@axedoc2010 Жыл бұрын
You're just the best tutor Tom! Thank you for many years of inspiration.
@BobbyHarrisonGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, Tom!
@davman1152 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Tom.
@LHBCPF2 жыл бұрын
Hey tom great having you back, hope everything is fine now. Keep the good work
@TaoGroovewitch Жыл бұрын
Well this was very validating... Thanks! ❤
@TheJamieAbraham2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom - Great that you're back :) I've been working on legato and visualisation with David over the last few months - this is tremendously helpful. Many thanks.
@theredstash Жыл бұрын
I really got a lot out of this lesson thanks
@iainkirmanguitar2 жыл бұрын
The master returns. Thanks for all of your contributions Tom. Your instructional material is always on point!
@7thString842 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Tom! :) I really enjoyed the video! The psychological aspect is something I practice (or think about) since some years. Just because of the consistency, which I definititely need to develop further. But you mentioned one specific thing here, which I'm constantly struggeling with: that "kick starter" thing. To be able to go from 0 to 100 immediately. I often find myself getting "lazy" in the fingers, unless I conciously practice playing fast. It's like I always need quite a moment to accellerate. Then it mostly works fine. But EVERY TIME I want to go from slow(er) things to fast licks or phrases on the fly, my fingers seem to be frozen or asleep if you will. To conciously practice this "0 to 100" is a golden advice! This alone makes this lesson absolutely great for me! THANK YOU!
@npinero12 жыл бұрын
So glad to have you back. Totally understandable. You put out such great stuff that rest is so well deserved.
@iangray7904 Жыл бұрын
Great Watch. Fantastic. Thanks
@JonBjork2 жыл бұрын
Happy to see you back Tom! The practice with hammer-ons only has made a huge difference in my students (and my own) overall playing, great fretting hand rhythmic control will help any technique from legato to all kinds of picking. Great tips overall, thanks!
@mattbegovich31392 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back Tom… love your teaching and appreciate your time sharing your awesome talent with us all.
@kiplukewhitehead85222 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful advice. Thanks Tom.... Much of this analogous to elements of the incredible Alexander Technique which seems ultra transformative
@yugibeybeuh64982 жыл бұрын
Saya dari negeri indonesia .saya suka banget skil yang di mainkan tom quayle sangat rapih dan super tecnik yg keren dan halus sekali
@daneclarkcollins2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this lesson. Good timing, as I'm trying to improve my legato. I understand tip 5, and this is a matter of taste, maybe, but I preferred when you were playing it "wrong." Sounded more dynamic and interesting to my ear.
@jussikontinen44292 жыл бұрын
I agree :)
@natebrown5588 Жыл бұрын
Great Lesson Tom, Have you ever tried giving your fret hand an ice / cold water bath before playing / practicing? I find it really helps prevent the tension / cramping.
@Havanacuba19859 ай бұрын
That was brilliant , going to watch it again tomorrow & take notes so I can practice it
@Atibu2 жыл бұрын
This is becoming my favourite youtube series. Keep them coming Tom you are awesome !
@Havanacuba19859 ай бұрын
This lesson is pure Gold Thanks Tom
@chuitocastle2 жыл бұрын
Thank's for your knowledge Tom ! you have the best control legato technique. I will most to practice the accurance
@ryanlee25462 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson and stellar advice during the first part; you're like a modern-day Paganini with pragmatic, heartfelt guidance for fellow players. Thanks so much for the lesson!
@mpesta2 жыл бұрын
Great to have you back mate! Awesome as always!
@bilanggoboy2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video; The bursts Lesson was especially helpful! Thank you Tom, and welcome back!
2 жыл бұрын
Super glad to see that you're back Tom! Take it easy - we're here for the long run (the long...scale...run...eh...)!
@tomquayleguitar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lars!
@jamesforish1776 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff amazing playing
@musickaravenja88862 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom !!!!
@MrLuismizraji2 жыл бұрын
Una lección Increíble... que bueno que estés de vuelta!🙌🙌🙌... Saludos y Gracias!!!
@lucaluca84492 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your precious knowledge. Really interesting and Helpful!
@nevesnow2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips! dude, I wish Ibanez had this guitar model lefthanded..
@MrDavyBigot2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back Tom! Glad to know you feel better. Thanks for the video, man. As usual, very instructive and inspiring.
@tomquayleguitar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the kind words, Davy!
@stevehearne5 ай бұрын
Great lesson, thanks!
@julioverdanverdan2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much Tom!!
@kevon2172 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly enlightening tips. Definitely going to work on these.
@massimilianofontana2 жыл бұрын
Happy to see U back and SOLID as always! ❤❤❤
@louisdeath89652 жыл бұрын
Best guitar lesson of the year. Huge thanks!
@jpsuarez65252 жыл бұрын
Perfect Legato Lesson!!!
@hanovergreen40912 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir!. Diggin those fret ends!!! :) Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2022!
@stupidusername382 жыл бұрын
Tip 2 is a good one, but if you really want to tighten your timing and synchronise your hands trying doing what a drummer does and keep counting 8th notes (1&2&3&4&) whilst trying some of these 16 note ideas that Tom describes. You'll find that your hands sync up to what you are counting out aloud. It's similar to singing and playing at the same time
@Dreamdancer11 Жыл бұрын
I find the...rock type legato so to speak quite easy to do well and accurately...BUT if you go for all hammer ons legato this thing can be a huge undertaking although very smooth sounding when executed correctly...never sat down and practice that but the benefits are clear and the overall legato sound is much smoother...
@richardarteca94172 жыл бұрын
Thanks very very much, amazing
@SteveSecateur2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all this stuff! Legato rules 😎👍🏻