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One Handed Guitar
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 26 พ.ย. 2014
I'm Dirk, a childhood stroke survivor that can't use my left arm due to the 4 strokes I sustained when I was 3 years old. Since I can remember, I was moved by music and gravitated towards it. During my teenage years I was introduced to guitar and just had to play this instrument.
Determined, I set out to create a way to play this amazing instrument. Fast forward a couple of decades and I desire to share what I've learned along the way with others.
Check out my TH-cam channel for: How to lessons, theory, covers, originals, looping & everything in between.
All the best!
-Dirk
Determined, I set out to create a way to play this amazing instrument. Fast forward a couple of decades and I desire to share what I've learned along the way with others.
Check out my TH-cam channel for: How to lessons, theory, covers, originals, looping & everything in between.
All the best!
-Dirk
One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop _ If You Were There You Know (1:47)
Dirk here with a fun Loop from my 5.9.24 LIVE. This one has been condensed down to just the best bits for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy this Ambient 3 Minutes!
0:00: 1st Layer (Chords)
0:17 2nd Layer (Acoustic Picking)
0:35 3rd Layer (Percussion)
0:53 4th Layer (Electric Ambience)
1:28 5th Layer (Electric Grit)
1:46 6th Layer (Electric Lead) *Upper Right View
2:21 Outro
By the way for anyone looking for amazing guitar tones for their DAWs check out: @STLTones. This was the first LIVE to utilize their sounds on and I was blown away! Looking forward to experimenting more and leveling up my sound further utilizing their library!
Gear that I use and trust:
KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ
Dunlop Ultex Picks:
Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh
Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW
Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu
Large 12 Pack - amzn.to/4acBL8X
Camera Gear:
Sony a6400 - amzn.to/44AFNXo
Tamron 11-20mm Lens - amzn.to/3yfmSFG
Tamron 17-70mm Lens - amzn.to/3wsXBHr
Sound / Recording Gear:
Boss RC-5 - amzn.to/44CN7ln
Boss FS-6 - amzn.to/3wtXUSe
Shure SM7B - amzn.to/4ag3KVk
Shure SM57 - amzn.to/4agDfPv
PreSonus Monitors 3.5 - amzn.to/3WuBaw9
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 - amzn.to/3UQ2NhY
Ernie Ball Volume Pedal - amzn.to/4dzYFdm
Poly Tune Tuner - amzn.to/3WCv1ho
@fender
@taylorguitars
@jimdunlopusa
0:00: 1st Layer (Chords)
0:17 2nd Layer (Acoustic Picking)
0:35 3rd Layer (Percussion)
0:53 4th Layer (Electric Ambience)
1:28 5th Layer (Electric Grit)
1:46 6th Layer (Electric Lead) *Upper Right View
2:21 Outro
By the way for anyone looking for amazing guitar tones for their DAWs check out: @STLTones. This was the first LIVE to utilize their sounds on and I was blown away! Looking forward to experimenting more and leveling up my sound further utilizing their library!
Gear that I use and trust:
KYSER CAPO: amzn.to/3wuo9YQ
Dunlop Ultex Picks:
Medium 4 Pack - amzn.to/3R1lihh
Large 4 Pack - amzn.to/3QGjnOW
Medium 12 Pack - amzn.to/3WAWksu
Large 12 Pack - amzn.to/4acBL8X
Camera Gear:
Sony a6400 - amzn.to/44AFNXo
Tamron 11-20mm Lens - amzn.to/3yfmSFG
Tamron 17-70mm Lens - amzn.to/3wsXBHr
Sound / Recording Gear:
Boss RC-5 - amzn.to/44CN7ln
Boss FS-6 - amzn.to/3wtXUSe
Shure SM7B - amzn.to/4ag3KVk
Shure SM57 - amzn.to/4agDfPv
PreSonus Monitors 3.5 - amzn.to/3WuBaw9
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 - amzn.to/3UQ2NhY
Ernie Ball Volume Pedal - amzn.to/4dzYFdm
Poly Tune Tuner - amzn.to/3WCv1ho
@fender
@taylorguitars
@jimdunlopusa
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping III (Flow State)
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A Loop from my Live on Thursday night April 18th 2024. This live just flowed.. no pun intended. I did reach the flow state in this particular loop! That is always the goal and, I feel, the ultimate level of creativity. To be so immersed in what you're doing that you don't really have to think about it. As a chronic over-thinker reaching this state is always welcomed. I hope you enjoy this loop!...
One Handed Guitar _ My Method for Approaching Guitar
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Dirk here with One Handed Guitar. In this video, I detail my method for playing guitar, as well as offer some thoughts for those who may not be able to utilize my method to play. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Un-Modified Guitar 1:03 Standard Tuning 1:14 Shapes & Patterns 1:31 Basic Chord Shapes 2:06 Transposition of Shapes 2:40 Perspective 3:30 Different Limitations 5:18 Closing All the best...
One Handed Guitar _ "A" Cool Capo Trick
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One Handed Guitar _ "A" Cool Capo Trick
One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop II_Current Setup_Multi-angle
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop II_Current Setup_Multi-angle
One Handed Guitar _ Welcome to One Handed Guitar
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One Handed Guitar _ Welcome to One Handed Guitar
One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop I_Current Setup_Multi-angle
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Loop I_Current Setup_Multi-angle
One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 3
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 3
One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 2
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 2
One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 1 (IndieDirk - Quiet Drive)
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One Handed Guitar _ Live Looping_A Blast From 2022 Past_Clip 1 (IndieDirk - Quiet Drive)
OneHandedGuitar _ While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Cover Challenge)
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OneHandedGuitar _ While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Cover Challenge)
One Handed Guitar _ Original 4-1 Progression in E Maj.
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One Handed Guitar _ Original 4-1 Progression in E Maj.
One Handed Guitar _ Original 1-6-5-4 Progression in A Maj.
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One Handed Guitar _ Original 1-6-5-4 Progression in A Maj.
One Handed Guitar _ How to play Barre Chords
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One Handed Guitar _ How to play Barre Chords
One Handed Guitar _ IndieDirk - Mountain (Available Now on Bandcamp)
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One Handed Guitar _ IndieDirk - Mountain (Available Now on Bandcamp)
One Handed Guitar _ Looping Pedal Diaries Part 3
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One Handed Guitar _ Looping Pedal Diaries Part 3
One Handed Guitar _ Looping Pedal Diaries Part 2
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One Handed Guitar _ Looping Pedal Diaries Part 2
One Handed Guitar _ Looping Pedal Diaries Part 1
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One Handed Guitar _ Looping Pedal Diaries Part 1
One Handed Guitar _ Playing Chords (How To)
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One Handed Guitar _ Playing Chords (How To)
One Handed Guitar _ Guitar Tapping Progression
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One Handed Guitar _ Guitar Tapping Progression
One Handed Guitar _ Simple Chord Progression
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One Handed Guitar _ Simple Chord Progression
One Handed Guitar _ Pink Floyd: "Wish You Were Here" Inspired Riff
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One Handed Guitar _ Pink Floyd: "Wish You Were Here" Inspired Riff
One Handed Guitar _ Circa Survive: "Frozen Creek" Cover
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One Handed Guitar _ Circa Survive: "Frozen Creek" Cover
Hey Dirk, how you're doing, man? Miss your stuff here on yt. Thanks again for being such an inspiration. Can't give it back the immense good you've done to me!!
Hey Gustavo! Thanks so much for this comment! I greatly appreciate it! I’ll be posting some more soon here, I’ve got a couple video ideas in the works and also continuing my Thursday Lives (just on my TikTok for the moment) while I continue building my channel. Thanks for all your support and kind words! Rock on and all the best!
@OneHandedGuitar Appreciate the kindness, my man. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and your history!
insane!!
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking a listen!
I also only can use my right hand and i wanted to play the guitar and now that i found you there is a way to do so. Could you make long tutorials on how to do this from scratch like for beginners? And what is a good guitar to start with?
Hi there! Thanks so much for your comment! I'm glad you found the channel and even more so to hear that you're going to start playing guitar, that's awesome! I did put out this video: th-cam.com/video/JgpJVPmc_IU/w-d-xo.html which goes into my method as well as several others awhile back that details some chords etc. I'm making more currently that will be available shortly. As far as the best guitar to start with, whatever you have, you can start on.. since my method utilize's regular unmodified guitars you have a bunch of options especially being right hand abled. I hope that helps, please don't hesitate to reach out with questions as you begin! All the very best to you!
Veryvamazing
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate you taking a listen!
you even inspired me to start luthering (complet guitar setting up nut, neck, bridge, pickups internation tuning etc, etc) ive had a rc boss 505 for a while and now being put to good use.👍🙏
Excellent, this is so amazing to hear! Keep on rocking and wishing all the very best to you!
Thanks Dirk for mentioning me with you inspiring me to start playing again, not only guitar but also bass & drums, thanks to you after 12 years of not playing because of major stoke loosing use of left side exactly same as you including uncontrolled body actions! diddo, Thanks mate now im rockin.....again. we should colab jam some time?
Awesome! I’m so glad to hear this! It makes my day to know my videos are helping! I appreciate you checking them out and for writing into the channel! Rock on and all the very best to you!
late like hope you good dude
Indeed! I’m trying to maybe go LIVE on Sunday earlier which may be better timing for you! Hope to catch ya in there again soon! All the best!
Yo👍
Yo! Thanks so much for checking out the video! I’ll be going LIVE again soon hope to catch you on there again! All the best!
Amazing!!!
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate you checking out the video!
IS THERE ANTNE WHO TEACHES LAP STEEL OR PEDAL GUITAR IN YOUR AREA AS A MAN WITH MANY YEARS OF PLAYING I KNOW IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO CHANGE OUR LIKES OF STYLES BUT WHAT ARE WE WITHOUT OVERCOMING OUR DIFFICULTIES AND RISING TO MEET OUR CHALLENGES
Hey there! I have a lot of respect for both steel & pedal players respectively, but don't really have a desire to learn myself. Though, I'm very confident that should you want to learn either of those that with some determination it could certainly be achieved.
@@OneHandedGuitar THANKS BUT I HAVE BEEN PLAYING GUITAR FOR FIFTY YEARS AND THOU I STILL ENJOW OTHER INSTRUMENTS I AM NOT INTERESTED IN ANOTHER I DO LOOK AT VARIOS STYLES OF PLAY TO ENHANCE MY SKILLS I PREFER TO PLAY JAZZ BUT TRY TO PLAY SPANISH AND BLUEGRASS I LIKE THE CHALLENGE OF PLAYINGTHEN ONE HANDED
AGAIN NOT A SHOUT STROKE MADE IT HARD TO SEE I PLAY A MODIFIED SIX STRING BASS FENDER ! FIND THE STRINGS ARE EASIER TO BEND THAN ON A REGULAR GUITAR I ALSO HAD IT FURTHER MODIFIE SO I COULD HAVE IT STRADELIN MY LEG EASIER I DO SLIDES BENDINGAND PLUCKING AND HAMMERING FOR THE SOUNDS I PLAYED BEFORE MY STROKES AND HAD TO EXPERIMENT TO MAKE IT COMFORTABLE I MAINLY PLAY MY ELECTRIC BUT AM TRYING ON MY ACOUSTIC I AM ALSO MORE LIMITED O THE TYPES O MUSIC I PLAY BUT ENJOY THE CHALLENGES
Hey there! Awesome, I'm very glad to hear that you're playing. It sounds like you're thinking outside the box as far as your method and such which is amazing! Keep on rocking and all the very best!
NOT A SHOUT MY TROKE GAVE ME DOUBLE VISION SO THE LETTERS RUN TOGETHER I ALSO PLAY GUITAR ! HANDED I PLAN ON HEARING MORE OF YOUR STORY AS I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT YOU THIS MINUTE
Hi there, awesome, I'm so glad you found the channel and are also out there proving that guitar is possible even with Limitation.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks so much ♥️ so greatly appreciate all your support of my music!
I to am also a left side effected stroke victim esacly the same as you! How can i DM you? so we can chinwag....
Hey there, well I'm so glad to hear you found the channel! You can use my Linktree: linktr.ee/indiedirk to reach out to me on various platforms. Thanks for taking a listen and all the very best!
Mate i love it it is much better than last nights one! boy you where having some real sound issues?
Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking a listen to it! Yes, I was definitely not pleased in listening to the playback quality of it. Always learning and always trying to implement new & better practices to bring the best sound forward! All the best!
Amazing!!
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate you taking a listen! All the best!
Awesome! Looking forward to the next live tonight!!!
Thanks so much! It was a fun one and was glad to have ya on there! Doing it all over again next week!
Love this!!!!!! 😍❤️!!!!!
Thanks so much ♥️ so greatly appreciate all your support of my music!
Very Nice!!
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you checking out the video! All the best!
Everything you play always sounds awesome buddy.
Thanks so much man, I really appreciate that! All the best to you!
Au delà de cette magnifique boucle, c'est incroyable ce son obtenu, mais surtout les moyens qui ont dût être mis en œuvre pour pouvoir jouer de la guitare comme ça. Bravo Monsieur !
Hi there! Thanks so much for your kind words and for checking out the video! I greatly appreciate you taking a listen! All the best!
I enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing Dirk.
Thanks so much! I'm very glad to hear that and greatly appreciate you taking a listen! All the very best!
Lefty was having a blast with this tune! Nice way to play through the distraction❤️!
Haha very much so! It surprised me quite a bit, I think you can tell by my expression lol! Thanks for checking out the video!
Amazing!!!!! You’re so incredibly talented!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much ♥️ Greatly appreciate that and all your support of my music!
I totally get the overthinking! Sometimes we just need to let go fully and see where things go without thinking so much!!!
Indeed! This is very true and it’s incredibly powerful when that’s realized and utilized! Thanks so much for checking out the video!
Great video!!!!! 😍😍😍😍 You should be viral!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks so much ♥️ so greatly appreciate all your support of my channel!
Brilliant!! You should be viral!!!!!!
Thanks so much! Really appreciate you checking out the video! All the best!
Hope you blow up soon, man! Great production going into these videos
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate that, I'm hoping so too and each comment like yours pushes it a little closer, thanks for taking a listen! 🙏🏻
awesome work dude
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate that and for you taking a listen! All the best!
Amazing!!!!!!! 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much for checking out the video and all your incredible support of my music ♥️
Perseverance at its finest!!! Thanks for sharing your talent and mindset with so many❤!
Thanks so much, very happy to do so! I greatly appreciate your kind words and continued support of my channel! All the best!
CHEERS MATE
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you checking out the video! All the best!
Amazing. Dude, I got x2 hands and arms to match. But I think you play better than I do. (Or don't play?). You're very inspiring.
Haha well thanks so much! I really appreciate that and for you taking a listen to the video! Rock on and all the best to you!
Amazing! I appreciate your point of view and drive.👍
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate that and for you Checking out the video! All the best!
I’m so impressed by your talent and commitment man. I aspire to be like you 💙
Hey there, Thanks so much, I greatly appreciate your kind words and for checking out the video! All the best to you!
@@OneHandedGuitar same for you!
My wife suffered a stroke at 7 years old….now at 51 she’s learning guitar…..something she never ever thought possible….thanks Dirk….you’re amazing
Thank you so much for this comment! This is exactly why I post.. to show that guitar is absolutely a possibility even for those with limitations! Feel free to reach out if y’all run into questions on technique etc.. I’m happy to help! Appreciate you checking out the video and all the very best to you!
Inspiring!
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you checking out the video!
Great video!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍
Thanks so much ♥️ Greatly appreciate all your support of my channel!
Love you dude❤❤
Right on! Thanks so much for checking out the video! Greatly appreciate you and your support of my music! All the best!
sounds great mate.
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking a listen!
I’m so glad I’ve stumbled across your content, dude I’ve played off and on for years. Then I hear you play and I’m renewed. Keep trucking brother
Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate your kind words and for checking out the video! Keep on rocking and all the very best to you!
Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking a listen! I’ll do my best!
Love it ❤
Thanks so much ♥️ greatly appreciate you taking a listen!
So cool! Your sound has a awesome dream quality to it! Thanks man!
Hey there! Thanks so much! I greatly appreciate your kind words and I greatly appreciate you checking out the video! All the best!
I enjoyed listening to you play. You have the dexterity of two hands. Blessings from the u.k Dirk
Hey there, thanks so much! I greatly appreciate it! Your support of my videos and channel has been amazing and means a lot that you’re taking a listen! All the best!
@@OneHandedGuitar Thanks Dirk
👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking a listen!
Legend
Haha right on! Greatly appreciate you checking out the video!
That’s super impressive man
Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking a listen and your kind words! All the best!
Love the tone and the nostalgic montage. Much respect
Hey thanks so much! Greatly appreciate your kind words and for checking out the video! All the best!
Wow! That was some heavenly playing. Even better-sounding than what I can get with both hands… well done.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words and thank you for checking out the video! All the best!