hey could u help me with using my pinky more often, i tend to skip it and use my 3rd finger unless i MUST use my pinky so if u had any tips or excercises to improve my usage of my pinky i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
very helpful tips here these help ur playing drastically, i never heard of the x technique but it is a very nice tip to use, thanks for the help dude keep on rockin guys
That was great, including all the grimaces! I'd (We'd) like to see more (one on right hand exercises if possible). Easily the most interesting guitar lesson I've seen on youtube.
As for questions, I do have a few:
1. In an open C major chord, why is the low E string muted if the high E isn't?
Thank You for your compliments! I'll get one together on right hand technique ASAP.
Technically in a C major Chord, you can play the open low E string over the chord, however you would be inverting the C triad by putting the 3rd in the root. The problem is, that the open low string is typically louder than the rest, so playing it open over a bunch of fretted notes changes the tonality of the chord drastically.
The notes in a triad can be scattered over octaves. But the resulting chords won't be quite as dense sounding and will have much more air and ambiance to them, a very cool effect actually.
Also, try playing a G on the low E string in a C chord. The result is a VERY big sounding chord minus that dominating Major 3rd the open E produces.
um... why? Grip masters don't help with callouses, intonation, tone, vibrato, or any other technique. They help you get your fingers stronger than they need too be. Think of it like this... A pro body builder is not going to be fast and agile. He may be able to knock you out in one punch assuming he can actually swing his arm. So a gripmaster will help you bend +2 whole steps but it does NOT make you a better player.
I like your intensity, I wish I was there with you, your instructions are good, but those EYES!!! You look like something out of the Adams family my man. It's scaring the children!!! X) Hey, don't get angry, I'm with you. Cheers, may good things come to you and more!! Adios amigo!
Lol... creep? No way man, I think you're a good instructor. Just a funny anomaly (the lighting) that's very distracting. You made any more vids? Currently I'm going through a finger exercise stage to develop some speed in my playing, I'm a late starter. Hasta la vista.
With willpower. Practice practice practice, and then practice some more. In my case I stick to the same two or three exercises till madness threatens to set in. then I do it again... over a long period of time. Someone please pass me the Cuban rum.
Basically he's right! Doing it over and over again is the way too make it happen. I do have this trick were you move your thumb like a light switch turning on and off, it allows me to pick triplets and quads, much faster plus alleviates some work from your wrist. I'll try to get a vid for that. The 1-2-3-4 exercise is one of the best for alternate picking too. Just keep trying to go faster and faster and use a metronome.
dude i realy like the strat, its juss like david gilmours, did u buy a seperate pickguard or did u get it somehow r wat?? id reaaly like to know.... =)
Yeah actually I did just buy a black pickguard and left the pickups in the middle and neck with the white covers. I put a humbucker in the bridge too which makes it sing. My favorite out of my collection. I work at the store I did the video in so if you want me to find you one, they are only like $30.
Thanks man the last one is a little killer never heard of it before but i love it. Certain things are becoming much easier thx again.
fightman121 5 months ago
MAtt how about some bsn tabs!!!!!
sonorgeek44 2 years ago
hey could u help me with using my pinky more often, i tend to skip it and use my 3rd finger unless i MUST use my pinky so if u had any tips or excercises to improve my usage of my pinky i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
MetalheadX45 2 years ago
very helpful tips here these help ur playing drastically, i never heard of the x technique but it is a very nice tip to use, thanks for the help dude keep on rockin guys
MetalheadX45 2 years ago
I'll try that! It seems to be very helpful. Doese this work for speed and coordination?
alancito86 3 years ago
wow, great advice here..
leokimvideo 3 years ago
I appreciate all your nice comments, Thank You!
TheGirthtones 3 years ago
Thanks, I found this tips quite helpful.
MatthewSforcina 3 years ago
Thank you for checking out the page!
TheGirthtones 3 years ago
Just like Joe satriani
lidesnowi 3 years ago
Hey mate, beautiful guitar what's it called?
ryanlim94 3 years ago
Thanks! It's a Fender Custom Shop Strat Pro that I have outfitted a bit differently. My favorite guitar for sure!
TheGirthtones 3 years ago
Quite engaging and fun. Thanks for sharing.
pseudoswamy 3 years ago
should help with my mando. great lesson man
bamf28 3 years ago
great tips, ill give those a bash coz i cant even get through master of puppets without tenseing up :p
tetra3000 3 years ago
Thanks man! Puppets is a brutal tune. I'll try to post some right hand technique vids too!
TheGirthtones 3 years ago
That was great, including all the grimaces! I'd (We'd) like to see more (one on right hand exercises if possible). Easily the most interesting guitar lesson I've seen on youtube.
As for questions, I do have a few:
1. In an open C major chord, why is the low E string muted if the high E isn't?
2. Can the notes of a triad be from any octave?
sarthakkhuntia 3 years ago
Thank You for your compliments! I'll get one together on right hand technique ASAP.
Technically in a C major Chord, you can play the open low E string over the chord, however you would be inverting the C triad by putting the 3rd in the root. The problem is, that the open low string is typically louder than the rest, so playing it open over a bunch of fretted notes changes the tonality of the chord drastically.
TheGirthtones 3 years ago
The notes in a triad can be scattered over octaves. But the resulting chords won't be quite as dense sounding and will have much more air and ambiance to them, a very cool effect actually.
Also, try playing a G on the low E string in a C chord. The result is a VERY big sounding chord minus that dominating Major 3rd the open E produces.
TheGirthtones 3 years ago
I'm gonna get a grip master.
smidge146 4 years ago
um... why? Grip masters don't help with callouses, intonation, tone, vibrato, or any other technique. They help you get your fingers stronger than they need too be. Think of it like this... A pro body builder is not going to be fast and agile. He may be able to knock you out in one punch assuming he can actually swing his arm. So a gripmaster will help you bend +2 whole steps but it does NOT make you a better player.
TheGirthtones 4 years ago
good tips, thanks man
marksickmiller 4 years ago
No I don't get the point, keep doing that chromatic scale I wanna see your eyes explode! lol jk dude!
bleedinghm 4 years ago
You got 2 blak eyes, or is it bad lighting?
hombreconaretes 4 years ago
It's bad lighting. Its all overhead, shining almost directly down.
TheGirthtones 4 years ago
I like your intensity, I wish I was there with you, your instructions are good, but those EYES!!! You look like something out of the Adams family my man. It's scaring the children!!! X) Hey, don't get angry, I'm with you. Cheers, may good things come to you and more!! Adios amigo!
hombreconaretes 4 years ago
Me, scaring people? Naw....
I was born with a Michael Myers mask on. Certified creep since.
TheGirthtones 4 years ago
Lol... creep? No way man, I think you're a good instructor. Just a funny anomaly (the lighting) that's very distracting. You made any more vids? Currently I'm going through a finger exercise stage to develop some speed in my playing, I'm a late starter. Hasta la vista.
hombreconaretes 4 years ago
how do you build right hand stamina(rhythm hand)?
inacdcwetrust 4 years ago
With willpower. Practice practice practice, and then practice some more. In my case I stick to the same two or three exercises till madness threatens to set in. then I do it again... over a long period of time. Someone please pass me the Cuban rum.
hombreconaretes 4 years ago
Basically he's right! Doing it over and over again is the way too make it happen. I do have this trick were you move your thumb like a light switch turning on and off, it allows me to pick triplets and quads, much faster plus alleviates some work from your wrist. I'll try to get a vid for that. The 1-2-3-4 exercise is one of the best for alternate picking too. Just keep trying to go faster and faster and use a metronome.
TheGirthtones 4 years ago
What ever. You don't have a clue what you are talking about. They are called finger weights. Strap them on stupid.
cjb761 4 years ago
Oh, you innocent, innocent moron. I find it no coincidence you mention a strap on in your comment.
TheGirthtones 4 years ago
thanks so much
zebaronn 4 years ago
My Pleasure! I hope they help. If there are specific things anyone would like some insight on, please ask away! I have 7 years teaching experience.
TheGirthtones 4 years ago
dude i realy like the strat, its juss like david gilmours, did u buy a seperate pickguard or did u get it somehow r wat?? id reaaly like to know.... =)
zebaronn 4 years ago
Yeah actually I did just buy a black pickguard and left the pickups in the middle and neck with the white covers. I put a humbucker in the bridge too which makes it sing. My favorite out of my collection. I work at the store I did the video in so if you want me to find you one, they are only like $30.
TheGirthtones 4 years ago
:) im gonna start doing this
sirkoda123 4 years ago