Rolling Technique (Guitar Lesson TE-006) How to play

[Clare1970]

been trying to understand this technique you explain it so simply ~i finally got it!

[TheStormtrooperrr]

if you can do this you can play black dog

[lordoftheflam]

yes its a good one. im trying now. got problem with flying finger though,, but i started 3 days. thanks a lot dude



[splash167]

most of the time when i roll, i use the side my finger. Is that ok or do i need to get out of that habit?

[race1717]

Hey, do you know any techniques for metal-style soloing? I like that fretboard, by the way.

[collin292]

Im learning Estranged by Guns, in one of the riffs you have to go down 3 strings.

Help? Its REALLY pissing me off......

[NewMetallica]

@collin292 I do not know exactly which riff you mean but if you have the simular fret lower or higher on an other string you can bar it. If you have to play an open string in between this ofcourse isn't a proper option. You can then always find a way to put a finger on the fret below or above. Again please take notice that a lot of Guns N Roses songs use just simple chords but Slashes picking is really hard to follow for beginners. Don't know what lvl guitarplayer you are but hope this helps.

[collin292]

@NewMetallica I cant barre it coz its on distortion and sounds crap, but i think i found

a way to do it, its just really twists my hand up.

The live shows dont really help me

[NewMetallica]

@collin292 Barre with distortion is possible but make sure you hold it down with enough pressure. You can also palm mute it, but again don't know which riff it is. I know the song very well though ;) Good luck anyways.

[Loveleiscool]

lol what was with that animal in the end xD

[Henelund]

@Loveleiscool

That is an Tasmanian Devil dude, crazy little creature, sounds great though :-), they used the sound from the female from taronga zoo in the lord of the rings:-P.

[Henelund]

@Loveleiscool

that is an tasmanian devil, used in The lord of the rings mind u, they used the female Zoey from taronga zoo :-P, well in case u were wondering:-P...

[demichelauserbach]

IMHO, this technique won't replace a correct fingering. Plus, you're speaking of a "trick" yourself. Nicely worked out though. And in the end, everything's allowed what sounds nice. :-)

[advantagebulls]

these videos are great for guitarists of all levels. Great teaching technique, very interesting and easy to follow.

[mangkyou]

this lesson is just so cool and important

[draiman2000]

I never realised how simple this technique actually is... I don't know why other people make their videos sooo confusing. Love your videos, so clear and simple to follow.

[chrisplays]

You Fuckin rock Justin. Thanks ONce again.

[Pookie4795]

i actually love your telecaster it just always souns insane

[xDAHVEEDx]

haha thanks man this really helped me with number of the beast lol

[andrewdoug5]

justin thank u much just started playing again after 20 years .keep up the good work i like your style...

[flabdabit]

Need an easier way for us (americans) to get money to you Maybe a .... PO BOX here in the states .......

[D0bb024]

That's a really good exercise! I'm gonna give that a go as soon as I can. The only problem is I have trouble with a roll that involves 3 strings on the same fret. I have a theory that there could be a wrist action involved then, but i don't know! Would help if someone could demonstrate!

[aalexcp]

yes, there is wrist action involved in it. just move your wrist down when you hit the third string

[Muzozavr]

You are a genius for teaching this clearly. Whoever CAME UP with rolling is an even bigger genius. Simple and powerful, WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT! :D

I've already incorporated rolling in my technique, and though I still need more practice, it does improve the sound dramatically. Thank you.

[CleverDjembe]

Nobody in particular came up with rolling. Even I discovered it by myself during my first week with the guitar. It's just common sense.

[XxMrWongBurgerxX]

how would u roll your fingers upward? lke in canon rock?

[Dan1loBr]

that's quite easy I think, I guess... when you get to the part you'll need to roll, to the opposite. Let's say it's the 5th fret, you hold both strings and then roll upwards.

[ckleinespel]

Then you don't really roll ;)

You just have your finger on the 2/3/4 strings already and then just sweep up ;) (it's for one of the sweeping parts right?)

[zVasslinezz]

nice ring!

i like that lol

[overclocked221]

huh, i guess i taught myself this already.

[tedhellcaster]

it's actually painful for me when the string hits my fingerbones when doing this technique

[redrainier]

just keep practicing it, skin and muscle will build up over time.

[t2t80]

Yea after a while you will build up some calluses on the tips of your fingers

[ModGyo]

I've always been doing this, I've never really thought anything of it though. Nice lesson.

[idontcare214]

me 2

[aderator]

Nice lesson. Thanks very much.

[a2pbo05]

justin why couldn't I just lay my index over both?

[DruidSkara]

Then the first note keeps getting played.

[a2pbo05]

not if i pick the second? lol

[OGhead]

You'll still get a lingering sound from the first note. It'll sound sloppy.

[stvo2009]

But if you mute it with your palm, it's an alternative maybe.

[flyhead2]

How to roll without tugging or bending, especially when it looks so easy! I can feel my my inner Tasmanian Devil coming out!!!

[caplets]

They see me rollin... They Hate it...

lol good lesson

Thanks Justin ;)

[monkeyboy6676]

Great as always

[Gonzalez93IronMaiden]

Its a tazmanian devil at the end. justin is originally from tazmania

[jx14aby]

Great lesson. Now if only I would practice. . . .

[PasswordComplete]

wtfs up with that animal at the end lol

[phelps562]

CHUPACABRA!!!

[Cartman1359]

What Kind of guitar is that? I recongized it as the same one that Bruce Springsteen has on the cover of "Born To Run". You're great! Thanks!

[DomLennonZa]

Its a telecaster!!

[Cartman1359]

Oh, cool. Thanks!

[haraldtheman]

It's a customised telecaster done by a custom shop in the states

[orangefanta22]

cartman niiice lol meh!!!!

[Cartman1359]

What??? The name, my "ignorance"? wutevs, hehe

[jernov]

I do this 'rolling' thing on the intro of Sweet Child o' Mine :p

[noShitPlz]

Good for you mate! :)

[aalexcp]

hey man how do you use it? i cant really use it when i play it , i need to keep all fingers placed so i stop unwanted noise

[nymanmusic]

Little tips that make the difference. Nice one. Thanks.

[joovan1]

awesome videos, i have been learning so much cuz of these videos.i cant find any better ''teacher'' on youtube. keep up the good work,man..

[GoodGawd]

He is a guitar teacher in real life too? He is pretty good.

[Sockbot227]

Great lesson, I like your guitar. I'm thinking about getting a Telecaster myself.

[jackedJX3]

try playin the hook in day tripper

[AAAAHHRRRGG]

A very good tip! So important for playing! And rolling technique is so much more important for playing bass, because the strings are so thick!

[adajensen]

fuckin sick telecaster

[dsilver010010]

i appreciate what your doing with your website and making it all for free, and doing a really good job of teaching and making everything as clear as possible!

[lionking1972]

wow very cool...i've been following you man!what took you so longggggg..

[JunarVelayo]

Great lesson man!

I really need this one..

[swampboy32904]

You're the best man!

[FranzZdyb]

Very nice tele by the way. What are the pickups?

[FranzZdyb]

Great lesson, i actually needed this one, about rolling. I've had my guitar teacher explain it, and he's really good, but the good thing about these lesson is that you can replay them all you want, and they are as professional as any guitar teacher. Thanks Justin.

[kumbayasid]

Love the guitar face face at 5:30, great lesson altogether.

[JUMPINjackFLASH08]

i think these have got to be the best tutorials ever!!! learned so much, thanks a ton n cheers bud! keep up the good work!

[RMiddledorf]

Hey Justin, what type of Tele is that?

[rsandovalpuga1]

awesome :D, got any for sweep picking? :)

[djbro16]

this is why Im subscribed

[theiNde]

Another great lesson by Justin, explaining the basis of techniques. I've really benefited from those a lot. Thanks Justin!

Just two things:

1. Any particular advices for rolling on more than 2 strings?

2. You appear to be a little bit sad in your recent lessons. Now I don't know whether it's because you're trying to focus on what you're explaining or whatever, but try to crack a smile in between exercise presentations. It makes it really easier to adopt them.

Fantastic job and thanks!

iNde

[theiNde]

Oh, and if it's not a sad mood, then you can fairly place it in a more serious tone. ;-)

Cheers again,

iNde

[JustinSandercoe]

think i was just a bit tired :) I am really putting a lot of hours into the new site. Working all day writing and recording in the studio and up all night working on the web site. No sleep for the wicked :) lol

Thanks dude - glad ur all diggin it - lots more coming really soon. And new site should launch by Feb 25 :)

Take care, J

[Xx0Mystic0xX]

@theiNde Yeh. Concerning your first question. I am trying to do a roll on a power chord. For example, in the chorus riff for The Trooper by Ironmaiden you must roll a power chord.

[rocknetstudio]

wher you been haven't seen you ion awhile....thnks for the video.........

[DAconfusedZED]

wow man your a great teacher

[arixshow]

Very nice, thanks again Justin.

[JustGimmeFiction]

Justin, you're the man. Thanks so much!

[alfonzie]

thanks

[Shenanigans07]

I signed up to your sight but I haven't had an email back from the admins.

Should I try again?

[AudioFilesNow]

I like it thanks!!!

[0805christopher]

That is one nice Telecaster

Great lesson

I owe you

Thanks

[FunkyMonk2809]

that was very helpful, thx, justin!!

[darealdjnutz]

Is it true you need to be on x to roll?

[ESWD]

Wicked, I've been waiting for this one since I found the site. Thanks for demystifying the roll. And here I was thinking it was some kind of evil double-jointed finger trick.

[ChronospaceTrode]

your a great teacher justin, even though this to me is selftought(sp?)

[rapsucksrockrocks]

can i have ur telecaster?:] PLZ!

[8Dbaybled8D]

0_0 never had a lesson but I just do this naturally..

[budakdk]

its only natural to do it naturally.

[bukofezra]

you rock man, thanks for the lesson

[NearlyNormalSteve]

Where ya been, buddy, I've hit a plateau. Heh.

[TheBlueSnake]

long time no see man :D good to see you again :)

[theflyingapple]

yeah!! finally another video. ur awesome!!!!!!

[myusername94]

1:55 u fliped me off.

[ChronospaceTrode]

lol, i paused at that time to see what the comments are yet i didnt notice ontil i read this one

[DrummerDan1]

great tut... I didn't know people needed to be taught this, I guess I always just did it naturally haha

[barzatops]

Nice but you need too play with you-self a little more...

[sepulamb]

Great lesson man.... Glad to have u back from Ghana..

hehe

Dude... this may sound weird but you have any tips for growing nails on the picking hand :S?

[reciept34]

when you come out of the shower, push your cuticles back...your nails will grow quicker.

[doubleneckripper]

cuticle?

[pickles4all]

You don't know what a cuticle is? lmao

[3Dsmoke]

Yet another great lesson - I'm glad I subscribed ^_^

[xguitardude1]

hey can you teach me how to play panama

[guit91]

I think his quite busy... Take private lesson... Around 40£ 2 hours...

Man realize, he has alooot to do...

Justin... You keep on rocking!

[Deathlock257]

....i love you

[DrBones666]

Thank you very much for that. I couldn't quite get it, now I think I can. Needed for Walk This Way.

[mike5058]

Justin , you're teaching style is really the best I have ever seen. Thanks for all the great videos.

[jonayork]

You're keeping the music alive, thanks for the selfless inspiration.

You are oe of God's gifts.

[xguitardude1]

Hey justin can you teach me how to do panama from van halen thanx!

[Metallica123Man]

Justin, you always do it =)

[snakelaguna]

You are the best, Thanks!

[fruscianteisgod1]

great lesson:)

[xcaluhbration]

I was doing this the whole time and never really noticed it. Now im all extra aware of it, simple informative effective. THATS how I like it

[theowner265]

ive been doing that to without noticing

[danieldanne]

You rock dude!, I love your lessons, It helped me alot, But could you make another video on how to make scale into a song, or could you just try to teach me how to. Please Respond to this comment, Thanks :)

[evilchrist213]

yehhey

[FlimphProductions]

iv just started watching again since the summer really, cant wait for more videos, :D

[Metalmiltia]

Thanks Justin

[RadioTom103]

Great lesson Justin, and it's nice to have you back.

I might humbly suggest that you try to get more light on the front of you. The brighter background makes for darker and harder to see details. Otherwise, another super job!

[sabeltann]

Thanks, Justin!

When will you give us a tour of your acoustic guitars?

[gianno120992]

woooow very cool justin :)