8 String Guitar Tapping - Alone Inside - Matthew McGhee

[SHYSHILLY]

can i get tabs?? hahaah cheers!

[IrisAiHachi]

Im in love with this song!

[jerbar93]

You have the best quality instrumentals on youtube man!

[DefPanther186]

It was kinda upsetting to me to get on your site and see that you have all your tabs up, but you have to buy them. Even the music, I don't mind supporting you, but on the other hand, it was kinda sudden.



[neo69hk]

Do you have any tips for how to tapping so loud and clean ?

if you made a video talk about this ..

i think that must be amazing.

[ipguitar]

How much of your stuff is on iTunes

[RobfishRising]

Fucking wow! Sounds a lot like Buckethead, great job man.

[wileypoon4eva]

hay what is that at the top of the fret board it looks like a sock or something ??

[pualux]

this very relaxing, would you recommend the rga8? i wanna explore the world of 8 string

[zfeckman2011]

you have black and white? lol nice man great music

[MichaelsPortraits]

What a gifted musician....so much soul....the Van Halen shirt is funny because it makes you wonder if Eddie inspired him to put two hands on the fretboard ....Stanley Jordan was the first person I ever heard employ this very difficult style.

[civic18INtreo]

i subd ya the music is great and relaxin

[trentnmiller]

It's playing like this that has me saving up for an Omen 8 and 808x's to put into it.

[RealityCheckGB]

5 People broke a string trying to play this

[xVERANTx]

you could be in any band like for example Animals As Leaders and Explosions in the Sky

[clipshift00]

FOREVER ALONE.....

[MyNameIsChaseThomas]

:fapfapfap:



[maskeddrummer213]

so wen does ur CD come out haha

[zegwaypop111]

I better think of something else to do. Haha Amazing !!

[mfkabtch]

i watch this vid at least about 3 timer per week.... good job dude reminds me pretty much of buckethead but u have a very simular style! fuckin' hate the "like or dislike" system! i'd love to give u 5 *

[StupidHatMatt]

@mfkabtch Thanks! Buckethead is amazing, I recently discovered his music and love it. I just bought "electric tears" and it's awesome.

[mattbaldea]

@StupidHatMatt hey buddy you are such a great song writer.  I was wondering if you would like to have some drums put to the songs. it would be so easy as the songs are so wonderfully arranged. i bought an eight string after watching your vids. very inspiring. i have a studio set up just need some good tracks or some good players over. im in maryland if you are close otherwise if you could metronome some tracks and send them my way i would love to play on them.

[mr7stringer]

Matt, I enjoyed this piece best, you done really well. How do you practise this technique, is there a particuliar way you practise? For instance: scales, ect. I've been revamping my hymnals for this style, however I would like to get into a more complex routine, so far the best I'm working on is Memories fron Cats, and Vivaldi's Largo (winter # 2). Anyway maybe we could trade ideas, or some such.

[StupidHatMatt]

@mr7stringer Hey man, thanks. I don't really ever practice just to improve technique. When I play guitar (or any instrument) it's for the purpose of writing a song. If I am using a technique new to me it will take a lot more practice to get it right. I will soon be doing a lesson series but it may not be advanced enough for you. Thanks for the note man.

[NebulousXIII]

What kind of strings are those? They look kinda pinkish or purple to me

[StupidHatMatt]

@NebulousXIII Just regular D'addario strings. I think it's the light.

[yourmomspimp]

Incredible stuff, man!

[bcrich6]

very impressive sir. never seen someon play a guitar like a chapman stick before lol. Did you use a capo for this perchance?

[StupidHatMatt]

@bcrich6 Capo? No, just a piece of felt under the strings

[bcrich6]

@StupidHatMatt I see. you used it to dampen unwanted string noise. Again, great composition. Hope it takes you somewhere

[SkaJamas]

@StupidHatMatt what exactly does the felt do? great song btw

[Thompoux]

awesome

[forget1289]

very good, i understand tapping much better now from this video, you demonstrate good technique

[Gleuemaster]

I'm impressed. Gleue

[StupidHatMatt]

All of songs are now available on iTunes. Money is tight now and I hope You guys understand why I have to try and make some money on my music. Thanks again for all of the support :)

[clanbigger4]

I thought I was doing really good with my tapping lately... time to go practice for hours again. Amazing songs. I'll download all of them off itunes to support you :D

[StupidHatMatt]

@clanbigger4 Thank you for the support, it truly means the world to me.

[hyperspeed7889]

@StupidHatMatt hey, can u give me a tip on how to make tapping music like that cos i really do need it like do i need to stay in the same note with both hands or diffrent ... ext plz help !!! thnx :)

[StupidHatMatt]

@hyperspeed7889 You can't play the same note on both hands at the same time. Usually my left hand will be playing a root and two or three high notes while the right will be playing stuff in the middle. For this song I played low chords and high melodies, never on the same strings. I'll be shooting lesson videos soon and maybe it will help you out.

[hyperspeed7889]

@StupidHatMatt k cool thanx for the help =P xD

[Lavourrin]

Holy... Sheep...

[Mexicanopkr]

Moby plays 8 string guitars?

[StupidHatMatt]

@Mexicanopkr Haha very funny :)

[CSmaarten]

Y U SO GOOD?

[DeclinMulqueen]

Questions...what is this style called? where can I learn it? right hand is tapping the notes, left hand is tapping the notes while modifying the tuning of the notes played by the right hand? Is that right? Just started playing guitar last year. This is amazing. Suuuubbbbscribed

[playingforbritain]

@DeclinMulqueen Sorry to cramp your enthusiasm, but if you started a year ago i wouldn't try anything like this just yet. You can if you want, but you might take a while and lose interest.

[TheMetalhead804]

Hey man. I looked into the RGA8 like you recommended and the more i look at an 8 string the more i think that i wont be able to play an 8 string. I don't have tiny ass midget hands but their kinda a medium size. Do you think i will be able to play the RGA8? Amazing song btw you're songs are always great.

[StupidHatMatt]

@TheMetalhead804 Yeah, I don't think it would be a problem but if you have smaller hands go with the Schecter. I like it better anyway. Thanks for watching

[TheMetalhead804]

@StupidHatMatt I was told by a guy who owns a hellraiser C-8 that the neck is very thick width wise. Is this true? Hows the neck on you're blackjack?

[StupidHatMatt]

@TheMetalhead804 No, it's not too bad. My hands aren't that thick. The RGA was harder to play.

[TheMetalhead804]

@StupidHatMatt Alright thank you for the help and response matt. Ill need to look into them a bit more before i choose I always do as much research about a guitar before i buy it.

[MrGuitarandvocals]

I'm not one for 8 string guitars , but this kicks ass ! Nice and original! Awesome tone and beautiful melodies!

[hernandeatha]

excelente, esa canción dice mucho sin tener siquiera una sola palabra.

[GuitarPlayer841]

Amazing !!!!

[SUPitsDave]

where did you get hte coloured strings? have you got the low b and f# coloured aswell? I can only find 6 string coloured strings :(

and... obviously... amazing

[StupidHatMatt]

@SUPitsDave Hey man, there's no colored strings there

[SUPitsDave]

@StupidHatMatt o0 really? It must be the light.... some strings look purple haha

[AbstractProgKingKirk]

how do you tap like that without making open string sounds and other string sounds????

[natethegreatva]

@AbstractProgKingKirk If you look at the top of the neck, hes got a piece of fabric or something under the strings. This mutes them from ringing. Many guitarists use a loose hair tye or similar for this. Keep playing :)

[TeknoSzdk]

Nice shirt man, VAN HALEN :D. Greetings McGhee, you're a excellent guitar player, you will become my new guitar god :P

[StupidHatMatt]

@TeknoSzdk Thanks man, I'm honored.

[TeknoSzdk]

@StupidHatMatt Thanks Matt, i feel honored too :). Still making relaxing and VERY EXCELLENT SONGS. Greetings Matt, take care (:

[palecwtyle]

3 reasons to use condoms...

and dude u r awesome. I never seen something like that, now i feel like ur music change my life, thanks

[collinkulp]

hella sick dude

[fineliner306]

thinking about getting an 8 string and was wondering which you prefer, your ibanez rga8 or your schecter ATX C8?

[jotunbjorn]

Excellent work. Do you use heavy compression?

[travisxguitarist]

Now THAT is the proper way to use an 8 string guitar.

[kscoble12345]

What version of the ibanez rga8 is that?

[Guitarmazdur]

@kscoble12345 ehhhh i'm pretty sure there's only one version of the RGA8 :/

[Utubesuxmycock]

oh yah i forgot to mention you do sound a bit like buckethead. well his meloncholy stuff..from electric tears oh..and my fav acoustic album COLMA...check it out if you havent already. its priceless

[JOETIBBS83]

Your Amazing Bro ...... best tapping ive seen in a long long time .... Teach Me ( :

[StupidHatMatt]

@JacoTheSkunk I hear that alot, I take that as a compliment since I am a big gamer!

[Fluffypopcicle]

This is so Buckethead. Subscribed and favorited.

[sumdesperatemusician]

Dude you gotta teach me bro

[StupidHatMatt]

@sumdesperatemusician Haha, I'm no great teacher!

[PrincessLilyMUSIC]

The fourth chord you play is just spot on! I really liked it!

The part starting at 0:52 sounds really good, since it sounds like you´re used some kind of effect, but you haven´t. Also, it´s a little bit simplier than the rest, making it more interesting.

The tune is beautiful and beautifully played(although I miss drums very much)

The note right before 2:22 sounds really REALLY nice!

The thing starting at exacly 1:18 sound really cool!

A masterpiece! I really enjoyed it ^^

[StupidHatMatt]

@PrincessLilyMUSIC Wow, thanks so much for really listening and pointing all that stuff out! It means alot that you are taking the time :)

[StupidHatMatt]

@PrincessLilyMUSIC Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and point all that out. I'm flattered and honored.

[PrincessLilyMUSIC]

@StupidHatMatt Thank you so much for answering ^^

I will keep listening to your music(and hopefully get more time to give constructive feedback)!

[SalajDarjan]

Another great composition from Matthew :D \m/

[geraldonunesfilho]

You are "The Merlin Magician of the Guitar".

Very good. Good Job.

[StupidHatMatt]

@geraldonunesfilho Haha, very nice :)

[Katastrophecy]

This is simply breathtaking.

[xCynicAl]

This reminds me donkey kong's aquatic levels. Amazing song bro.

[StupidHatMatt]

@xCynicAl I love donkey kong! I have a donkey kong arcade machine

[renatomoreira83]

spacial song...minigame,

[MusicalPhilosopher]

You look like a bald Ihsahn. :O

[StupidHatMatt]

@MusicalPhilosopher Haha, thanks... I guess.

[CrazyDaddy420]

Incredible tone and technique. Thank you so much for sharing this. \m/ \m/

[AzArAzA95]

If this video has no skill, I don't know what has! AMAZING MUSIC!

[dudezofamerica]

wow! awesome! and great choice of guitar!

[KeelHeelAble]

go to metallica and just start playing this

guarantee they will shit their pants

[StupidHatMatt]

@KeelHeelAble If I ever got to meet Metallica, I'd be the one "sh**ing my pants!

[iShowUFun]

@KeelHeelAble U mean like we all shi*ed our pants watching this? :P

[Nercrophage]

I saw you tapping, and i was gonna make a joke like "eddie Van Halen Junior, here" or something like that and then i saw the van halen shirt, fucking awesome!!! Seriously, your tapping is really good, you have a nice melodic sound, lots of feel, just awesome! I am trying to write melodic songs myself, is there any advice you would give me?

[StupidHatMatt]

@Nercrophage The times when I write music are usually the times where I am feeling very strongly about something and need to get it out. I don't verbalize very well so it translates to my guitar instead. So yeah, get really sad about something and start playing :)

[ScaRav90]

that was really good! Really nice inventive playing

[Ohgottis]

Damn man you rule. Keep making this insane stuff!

[MetalMadeMidget]

Do you got any tabs for your songs out? :)

And you really do an amazing work with everything, love your songs man

[StupidHatMatt]

@MetalMadeMidget I only have a few tabs right now. I've been really busy playing Civ 5 and watching Tosh :D

[Koltzer]

@StupidHatMatt Where does one get these tabs?

[mallek1989]

Dude, you should totally get a Chapman Stick.

[tummysticks80]

wow this is a magnificent piece. i really enjoy that melody. nice job man

[alfredoQL]

amazing! brian carroll would be proud!

[Mayhem3033]

sick sennheisers dude, ive got the hd428. Awsome playin

[rgibanez7string]

B E A utiful

[snazygitrst]

wow. this is dope. please make lesson vids or something. I'm really interested in your techinque. also your pick ups (including any mods), amps, effects, and recording rig. It sounds phenomenal. idk if those are emgs or blackouts or what but the cleanness is amazing.

[alanca03]

This is great guitar work man; you have great tapping tech, I'm also interested in how you get your lower chords to ring out so clearly; that's good technique and practice right there. Also your musical progressions are completely amazing props on that it's one thing to play cleanly; but the notes you play and the progressions you use are top notch.

[HolyCheezitsDan]

I'm proud to say I have that shirt.

[VolgaBargeRecords]

Nice song man....very nice playing too!

How long have you been playing guitar?

[CodyOfTheWarzone]

Its amazing how you can make such soft and beautiful music with such a badass metal machine. This music really touches my heart. Are you famous?!

[DOUBLEGRINDKING]

coo stuff, peep my new tuning for 8 stirng. I got some new riffs i'm gonna record soon.

[THEAddictIT]

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrClassico95]

Beautiful :') I don't know why you don't do more of these solo tapping songs, you could easily make a great living out of this. You're an inspiration :D

[PowerOfYoda]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! 

[BUNI666]

i think ur guitar needs a setup bro but its really cool i wish i could dothat kinda stuff :)

[brayammssc]

se pasa 

[whothefuckisbob93]

great job...xXxjust4lulzxXx is totally right...your songs are touching souls man, keep it up

but I have a question, I mean besides all objective factors: why do you prefer the schecter instead of the ibanez? I´m thinking bout buying an 8 string so I want to know which ones best

[iCecilJacksonI]

What did you use for the compression?

[EvanRensi93]

now THAT, my friend, is what I call "multi-tasking". A very inspirational song, keep up the good work!

[VanHalenWorshiper]

awesome and very beautiful man, i want to play an 8 string so bad btw nice =VH= tshirt :)

[sextorx]

that was beautiful note to self thou i gotta get an 8 string axe overall outstanding

[xXxjust4lulzxXx]

you are an inspiration to me my friend and i wish i could make such soulful music kinda reminds me of the way Buckethead touches my soul and captivates my imagination, you sir are brilliant.

[StupidHatMatt]

@xXxjust4lulzxXx Buckethead is the best :D

[kyleshut]

Nice to see someone using an 8 string for something other than metal, don't get me wrong metals my favourite style and I love it , but it's nice to see something different , this rocked dude keep it up ;)

[brkndstrng14]

wow u made this? bravo! u should get discovered for ur great work. ppl would pay for this. this song improves my self esteem cuz recently ive been dealing with depression. thank you for saving my life :D

[StupidHatMatt]

@brkndstrng14 Work through it man, this life is all we have so make the best you can... being alive is a gift so follow your heart and do what makes you happy.

[brkndstrng14]

@StupidHatMatt u r soooo right. thank you :)

[merrsshee]

@StupidHatMatt Very insightful, is this song about being lonely? Sorry if thats a stupid question

[likuidflaememan]

Do you prefer this guitar to the schecter?

[StupidHatMatt]

@likuidflaememan I prefer the Schecter, I sold the Ibanez

[TheAtlasStone2009]

this is beautiful playing my friend!!!! what tuning do you use on your 8? -Jay

[StupidHatMatt]

@TheAtlasStone2009 Just standard ol' tuning

[limp144]

This song was just amazing, really brightened my day up :)

[StupidHatMatt]

@limp144 hey thanks! you just brightened up mine :)

[aksadin]

очень красиво!!!!!!!!

[tokman20]

wow this is amazing, beautiful composition :)

[Bellini92]

Congrats dude! It's very amazing!

[PlagueBringer12596]

i have that same shirt :)



[Lethargica666]

Abosutely amazing ;)

[notarden]

great vid great song. one qusetion what string gagues do you have on the lower end

[whoDaniel1]

dude, amazing composition. It makes me wonder how this would sound on bass. I belive emotive tapping pieces come into there own when there a few octave down.

[matotuHELL]

you play amazingly

[DoV690]

Beautiful song =)

[Newmage]

Sounds sick dude!

[MxIxTxC]

most beautiful thing i have ever heard

[kjolle1]

Great!



[shredtilimdead]

Beautiful man. Simply Beautiful

[TrishaTymish]

It must be coz of those headphones!

[djredmon1990]

THIS IS VERY PRETTY!

[pearljaime2]

Ibanez? Nice. I prefer the Schecters, though.

[MrIKTPQ4life]

This song sucks... thumbs up if you disagree (I do).

[Zomgasm]

This takes some serious talent, incredible job. Keep up the great work!

[averagebusinessmen2]

You seriously need a record deal

[Sitrukpiano]

This makes me wanna learn the guitar, just to play this tapping style... Very very impressive!

[ZOMBIELANDakaUSA]

@Sitrukpiano

That's what i'm doing, less popular but oh so rewarding...sounds better to me(tapping)

[666danielclark666]

Someone needs to make a 16bit version of this...would sound like some amazing Sega RPG :L

[Falling2Grey29]

I <3 you and your musical genius.

[LandonG321]

that is pretty dam good man

[freakalishess]

hey man great videos :) I gotta ask tho which do you prefer the Ibanez or the Schecter and why... I'm thinking of buying an 8 string and can't choose between those two  greetings from Bulgaria :)

[AndreiThePwnage]

I love your music. it just comes from your heart i guess? :)

[SHREDDER222X]

So beautiful!!! you must do those "8 string test" videos instead of dino cazares!!!!

:D

[WhoIsTheVJ]

Best solos ive heard in a long while!!

[MrJiffyPop100]

do you prefer your schecter or your ibanez?

[barbwirenoose]

what is the large black thing on the neck near the nut? phenomenal playing by the way, you're amazing!

[Son0fHobs]

Beautiful. It's a rare guitar taps musician that I enjoy the music as much as I do watching him. Lovely melodies.

[Nuzhdin91]

super

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