52 and been playing since my teens. Still forget everything i know the second someone says "play a song". But of course i play like clapton when no ones around.
Everyone single human being is a beginner at anything and everything they have not yet tried. Practice, actually sticking those paws to the giiiiteer every single days for 1-3 hours even if all that comes out is random noise at first, is what makes you a player/musician. With enough time and patience you start to see where your fingers make certain sounds, how two or more notes creates a sound pattern that is either pleasing or not, and everyone knows a chord in harmony with itself from chaos and random jazz bologna. DO THIS OVER AND OVER until you no longer feel the tips of your fingers getting sore, nice and callused, but don't make them bleed JUST YET. Then, is you grab something sharp, peel off those suckers which, are tight, but strangely loose and Frikimseduchly attached to the ends of your fingers. Next, Bandage those babies up for awhile until the meat turns into a nice pink rose shade or, if your feelin' free fudge'n Willy in that thaaang, a bit purp de lurp. Lastly, you pick up a guitar and... wha-laa, you are a beginner again!?!?!?! whaaat?!?!
@@wayneasiam65 Jack from Ohio , I'm 67 , if it is easy to play and sounds OK . I enjoy the moment . I can play on the couch , while my wife reads her books . If she's watching television . I grab an unplugged electric .
I solved this problem by learning the Beatles song, Something. That way whenever I pick up a guitar with people around and somebody says to play something, I play the opening riff to the song, Something. 😆🤣😂
I’m 68… I haven’t touched my guitar for 35 years🤣 just picked it up again a couple of weeks ago… It wasn’t like riding a bike lol…. but it’s coming back.👍
This is a great example of what a guitar player should (and only can) play when totally drunk. Nobody can forget the G shape... so while your head leans over the guitar, just before you faint or fall on the ground, lift your head and slide the same G shape a few frets down until you hear the C chord, then slide it 2 frets more and you get D... Brilliant!!! Then when you´re back in G, hit some basic hammer ons and pull offs you learned as a beginner. Amazing life hacks for guitar players who get drunk as hell but still want to impress someone!! (You always need a plan-B, remember?)
There's tunes like this that work for piano too. (No, this isn't about an ubiquitous YT ad.) In my youth, I played in bands. Often I played guitar, but I also played keys. One time decades later, I found myself at a party in the Pebble Beach home of a client. I was asked to play the piano. I had forgotten more tunes than I remembered. What I managed to do was make medleys of the recognizable parts of popular tunes from the '70's through the '80's. It worked! I must say it helps when other guests have been well-fed and 'watered'. It's easier to make a crowd happy when it's already happy. Good times!
That’s an awesome story! And yeah, a little water definitely helps make the crowd more receptive! 😄 Sounds like you turned the moment into something really fun and memorable. Thanks for sharing that, man! Cheers!
I used to travel with a backpack and acoustic guitar. From first-hand experience, I learned that if you can break out "Chelsea Dagger" in Scotland or "Khe Sanh" in Australia, you'll never have to bring your own beer to a party
G, C and D are the absolute best go to. With the moving shape makes it look cooler too. And someone will usually start singing “the Joker” by the third time through lol
I do this. Thanks for making me feel good about my noodled stylings..lol. 30 year player..Sax Keys Guitar I'm subscribing... the embellishing and fills while just strumming simple Chording and adding awesome character...I try this with all my chords.. Great lesson..bring more of these quick lessons. It's the best for us players that need a little extra and help me continue progressing to 2nd and 3rd tier playing and composing..Thanks.
Wow! This connected so many things for me about triads I actually said "WOW!" out loud. I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I'm crazy but it's worth it! And I'm only half-way through the video. Thank you.
HAHAHAHAHA!!! The spot your fingers instinctively go to is the G-spot.... pause for maximum hilarity... carries on calm cool and collected. Well played sir... well played.
I quit playing at parties. The last time a gal at the party wanted to see my guitar, she laid it on her lap, looked down at it and threw up right in the sound hole.
Lucky you! The odds of that happening twice is pretty remote. 😎 Edit: get a campfire/party guitar that sounds ok (everyone is drunk anyway) and can stand a few (more)scratches. 😉
Oh no!! I intentionally bought a small, carbon fiber noodler to take along with me. Cost me $100. I’d just chuck it and replace it, but if it was one my “real” guitars, I’d be furious.
That is now and forever your official party guitar! Every guitarist should have one. Campfires, music festivals letting random drunk people play it, let the kids play it…. Ah the stories it could tell 10 years from now 😂
Hey Tony, can do the same thing (same frets:1 5 7 - and on up the neck - is simple 1/4/5 stuff) with open bottom notes on E, A C D... i wish someone had shown me these simple ideas 40 years ago, but it is amazing the progress one can make playing just a little bit daily. Kind of like golf, one needs to think about it more than the 100 seconds of swing time into the ball during a round.
The sixth string on my acoustic broke and I haven't had a chance to go buy a new set. So I've been having fun playing without it. I found that Fast Car and Blackbird both sound great on 5 strings, and that when you're planning one, you can pretty seamlessly merge into the other. I'm also enjoying the way some chords sound terrific minus the sixth string. And how easy it makes some chords.
With an acoustic I just try to remember my Beatles song book or some Eagles and everyone starts to sing along getting me through. With a solid body I'm a pentatonic showboat.....lol..... My fingers kind of instinctively go to the E chord and I kind of noodle around the open strings there or play Led Zep's Over The Hills And Far Away great acoustic piece for showing off or Tangerine
I hit an open G and then immediately think '39 by Queen and then hammer out 4 or 5 chords, with a bit of the melody line, before drying up - so I'm off to learn it properly... Thanks for the inspiration :D
Bro, you just made me want to pick up my guitar again. THANK U!!!! Life is always to busy for me and one thing I love to play (except for my beautiful wife) lol is my acoustic. Can't wait to get home and try that trick. Sounded great
@GuitarME really enjoying this little G chord in a different way. Im 55 years old, work drives insane and the guitar was my get away. I unfortunately stopped playing for some time. After seeing your video it made me want to play again. Now my fingers are hurting but it's worth the couple weeks struggles of building up my fingers again. Thank you for this. Really appreciate it.
Great wee lesson Tony pal Happy Sunday fella I’ve been having some good wee acoustic sessions with some of the stuff you’ve shared with us all Tony thank you pal . I just seem tae find your lessons a lot easier tae pick up n get under my fingers in a reasonable amount of time. I think what I’ve enjoyed the most since I tuned into yourself T is that I’ve seen progress I felt really stuck for while ,no havin a guitar hasn’t been fun either 🙄. I guess it really showed me how much a part of me n my life guitars have grown into for for me ,I wanted to learn as a wee guy n got told I wasn’t musical 🙄🤣🤣🤣dream crushing so n so !!! Anyways it’s nice to live my dreams eh . Just thanks Tony man hope you’re good n you n yours stay blessed always.✌🏼
Ah mate, this message really made my day! So glad you're finding the lessons helpful and seeing that progress, it’s what it’s all about. It’s amazing how guitars can become such a big part of who we are, I agree to that, my friend 👍🏻 And hey, whoever said you weren’t musical had no idea what they were talking about! 😄 Just keep those sessions going strong, and I’m always here to help along the way. Blessings to you too. ✌🏼🎸
'G' ? perfect. I always freeze in this situation, but do manage a couple of Warren Zevon songs, and The River Bruce's classic. i have to tune down though my singing leaves a bit to be desired.
@@GuitarME I was a lorry (semi) driver for 45 years, but did my last two years working in a care home for people with learning difficulties, On my Thursday late shift i took my guitar into work, and after supper, I used to sing to the residents, everything from the Everly Bros, the Eagles, and Led Belly. They sang along and danced for the time we had together, and didn't criticize my lack of talent. We always ended up with Goodnight Irene.
Thanks! I like those open sliding chords! Sounds sophisticated! Listen to Christine Parkers, Wild Mountain Time, she does some open voicings up the neck. Maybe a different tuning but I'd like to figure out how to do that too! Tapadh leibh!
The G spot....which fret is that on..? Yes, anyway. I picked up this G shape C and D years back, very useful and sounds different to just using the open chord versions of C and D. Although sometimes I mix them up a bit as well...makes you look even better. Or I might go for a catfish blues something or other as you can come up with a fair bit with that. Easy enough with a little practice. Trouble is someone will always ask....do you know ..... song?
@@ianrichardson3968 For some, it's on the A, others like the B and then there's the C, my personal Fav, but each Guitar is very complex and you'll spend years trying to find complete harmony.
@@Timinator62 Tell me about it. Thing is you can tune a guitar, electric or acoustic, steel or nylon strings and it'll sound spot on. But is it? And for how long? Does it matter? Not really so long as it sounds right. You or I can hear a slight discrepancy in tuning but most listeners can't. Unless it's obvious. Electrics can be set up, pick ups changed etc. But acoustics not so much. I have one I bought quite some years ago, nylon strings and not very expensive either. Got it to find out if I like nylon strings or not, as it happened I do. So I replaced it with a much better one which cost a lot more. So it sat in a cupboard for some years. I forgot about it until I found it clearing out the cupboard. Nearly threw it but then I thought no, let's see what I can do with it. So new machine heads, new bone nut and saddle and new quality strings. A fret polish and the scale length is pretty accurate to be fair. Sounded ok really for a cheapo. Bit bright for my liking though. So I experimented a bit tuning it to slightly different pitches or frequencies...I down loaded a fender tuner which has the facility for this. I found just 2 "pitches" lower than standard this thing actually sounded quite good. I put medium tension silver and blacks on it. I still play it now. It sits in the living room on a stand, kinda my couch knock about if you like. So this cheap guitar had a voice, I just had to find it.
@@ianrichardson3968 Dude, I'm making Jokes about Girls and using a Guitar as a Metaphor... YOU need to look up "Guitar Set Up" videos, to help you with your Guitar problems...
Can’t go wrong with “Wonderwall” lol. Is it cliche? Sure. Does everyone sing along and have fun? Every damn time, at least at the chorus. I don’t know the second verse myself lol
I don’t play ( and I play really well, for over 45 years) at parties or other large gatherings BECAUSE, even I can’t hear my acoustic guitar with all the background chattering by those who rather talk about stuff instead of listening to music. You want to hear me play, sit down and be quiet, or as a courtesy to those who want to listen, go someplace else to talk.
For a majority of audiences, I bet you can get a bunch of techniques and riffs under your belt within a year to appear to be really good, relatively easily. I was playing with a few buddies one time at a get together... (Just a little thing i remember if anyone wants to muse w me:) This guy beside me played something VERY DIFFICULT and we (musicians) all were a bit stunned (what he played was difficult but not flashy and on top of that, it was completely original). My friend musically retorted with a few Nirvana riffs that were like -first day you learn guitar you may learn this- type stuff (just to be funny and contrast the difficult stuff) and we laughed. A second later, a bystander said, "Wow you're much better than he is!" That's when we about died. You might think this person was simply a bit of a hater, etc... I'm not sure. I honestly believe that this man was seriously calling these power chord Nirvana loops more skillful than this other guy's subtle fingerpicking that none of the rest of us could do. Now, if it sounded better TO HIM, that's one thing. I have zero problem with htat. It's obviously about how he superimposed his lack of any understanding as objective truth. I guess this wouldn't be an issue if it wasn't for the fact that these types seem to be prone to condemning others with their doggedness. There are moments in life where you see certain behaviors in individuals that are like a glaring metaphor or some kind of a singular microcosmic illustration of a complete way of life - certain individuals being so ultrasure and secure with their vehement lack of understanding. I know I can be this way too. I guess all I can hope for is to not be hubristic? We're all allowed to let our egos run free so often that we've stopped recognizing when they're smudging the lenses of our perception. I wish I could somehow force myself to remain always oipen. sry... went too deep
@@GuitarME By the way, I haven't touched any of my guitars (8 of them) for a couple years. But you inspired me to get back into it with simple progressions like this that yield great sounds. Thanks so much.
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Unfortunately my fingers naturally go to the Bbminor7th flattened 5th chord!😯
52 and been playing since my teens. Still forget everything i know the second someone says "play a song". But of course i play like clapton when no ones around.
This!
I avoid this dilemma by having no friends. No friends, no party, no problem.
Same here, I never go to parties so I never freeze.
I went a step further and never learned guitar.
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@@sstrick500 aint that a little too extrem?
Very nice for those of us who are forever beginners!
Just keep at it, my friend! 😊
Everyone single human being is a beginner at anything and everything they have not yet tried. Practice, actually sticking those paws to the giiiiteer every single days for 1-3 hours even if all that comes out is random noise at first, is what makes you a player/musician. With enough time and patience you start to see where your fingers make certain sounds, how two or more notes creates a sound pattern that is either pleasing or not, and everyone knows a chord in harmony with itself from chaos and random jazz bologna. DO THIS OVER AND OVER until you no longer feel the tips of your fingers getting sore, nice and callused, but don't make them bleed JUST YET.
Then, is you grab something sharp, peel off those suckers which, are tight, but strangely loose and Frikimseduchly attached to the ends of your fingers.
Next, Bandage those babies up for awhile until the meat turns into a nice pink rose shade or, if your feelin' free fudge'n Willy in that thaaang, a bit purp de lurp.
Lastly, you pick up a guitar and... wha-laa, you are a beginner again!?!?!?! whaaat?!?!
Never heard it put quite that way. So true. I'm 65 , been playing since I was 12, and still no rhythm... but I play every day.
@@wayneasiam65 Jack from Ohio , I'm 67 , if it is easy to play and sounds OK . I enjoy the moment . I can play on the couch , while my wife reads her books . If she's watching television . I grab an unplugged electric .
Happy to be a forever beginner😊
I solved this problem by learning the Beatles song, Something.
That way whenever I pick up a guitar with people around and somebody says to play something, I play the opening riff to the song, Something. 😆🤣😂
you can't argue with that :)
Haha, that’s a genius move! 😄🎸 Great way to impress and keep it fun!
72 yr old beginner. this is great stuff. can't wait to try tomorrow! thanks
That's fantastic! Enjoy it, my friend! You got this!
I’m 68… I haven’t touched my guitar for 35 years🤣 just picked it up again a couple of weeks ago… It wasn’t like riding a bike lol…. but it’s coming back.👍
This is a great example of what a guitar player should (and only can) play when totally drunk. Nobody can forget the G shape... so while your head leans over the guitar, just before you faint or fall on the ground, lift your head and slide the same G shape a few frets down until you hear the C chord, then slide it 2 frets more and you get D... Brilliant!!! Then when you´re back in G, hit some basic hammer ons and pull offs you learned as a beginner. Amazing life hacks for guitar players who get drunk as hell but still want to impress someone!! (You always need a plan-B, remember?)
Also 12 bar blues in A, (ADE progression) Shoot! This went from the G spot to playing with ADE's.
Is that a plan B or plan G?
Don’t bother trying to impress other people
There's tunes like this that work for piano too. (No, this isn't about an ubiquitous YT ad.) In my youth, I played in bands. Often I played guitar, but I also played keys. One time decades later, I found myself at a party in the Pebble Beach home of a client. I was asked to play the piano. I had forgotten more tunes than I remembered. What I managed to do was make medleys of the recognizable parts of popular tunes from the '70's through the '80's. It worked! I must say it helps when other guests have been well-fed and 'watered'. It's easier to make a crowd happy when it's already happy. Good times!
That’s an awesome story! And yeah, a little water definitely helps make the crowd more receptive! 😄 Sounds like you turned the moment into something really fun and memorable. Thanks for sharing that, man! Cheers!
I used to travel with a backpack and acoustic guitar. From first-hand experience, I learned that if you can break out "Chelsea Dagger" in Scotland or "Khe Sanh" in Australia, you'll never have to bring your own beer to a party
100% true in Aus.
Or anything eagles goes down well lol
Same with "Farewell to Nova Scotia" anywhere on the east coast of Canada😊
G, C and D are the absolute best go to. With the moving shape makes it look cooler too. And someone will usually start singing “the Joker” by the third time through lol
I do this. Thanks for making me feel good about my noodled stylings..lol. 30 year player..Sax Keys Guitar
I'm subscribing... the embellishing and fills while just strumming simple Chording and adding awesome character...I try this with all my chords.. Great lesson..bring more of these quick lessons. It's the best for us players that need a little extra and help me continue progressing to 2nd and 3rd tier playing and composing..Thanks.
Wow, thank you for such an awesome feedback, man! appreciate it!
Love your videos. I play guitar and perform live, but there is ALWAYS something new to learn. Great teaching, thank you! 👍🏻
Aw, that's awesome man! Thanks so much! Keep up the great work! 🎸
Wow! This connected so many things for me about triads I actually said "WOW!" out loud. I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I'm crazy but it's worth it! And I'm only half-way through the video. Thank you.
That's amazing to hear man! I’m sure your wife finds your enthusiasm charming. 😅 Well, thank you too, my friend! Just keep having fun!
Triads...
Very nice. I haven't picked up my Martin in 3 years. I might just give this a go. Thanks for posting
I'm so glad, my friend! Have fun!!
HAHAHAHAHA!!! The spot your fingers instinctively go to is the G-spot.... pause for maximum hilarity... carries on calm cool and collected. Well played sir... well played.
I paused the video to find this comment
It's true, I instinctively go for the "G-spot" on the guitar. It's always there. Not like on the ladies, where it's more like Brigadoon.
Could also drop the middle and index down one to Cadd9 and it’s a easy switch to Dsus4
I quit playing at parties. The last time a gal at the party wanted to see my guitar, she laid it on her lap, looked down at it and threw up right in the sound hole.
Lucky you!
The odds of that happening twice is pretty remote. 😎
Edit: get a campfire/party guitar that sounds ok (everyone is drunk anyway) and can stand a few (more)scratches. 😉
😂😂😂 I’d be mad! Haha
Oh no!!
I intentionally bought a small, carbon fiber noodler to take along with me. Cost me $100. I’d just chuck it and replace it, but if it was one my “real” guitars, I’d be furious.
That is now and forever your official party guitar! Every guitarist should have one. Campfires, music festivals letting random drunk people play it, let the kids play it…. Ah the stories it could tell 10 years from now 😂
@@chadmccollister No, I took the strings off, sucked it out with a wet and dry shop vac and sold it.
Brilliant for someone like me who plays often but feels stuck in place! Thanks Tony
Thanks so much! I’m really glad you found it helpful! 😊
My dad to be funny would say, play over by the window & we'll all help you out, thanks for getting me lessons mom & pop (rip)
lol, or "Can you play Far Far Away?"
Sounds like my family 😋
Lmao! My Dad used to say the same thing 😂!
Whenever I hear that G chord, I immediately start singing "we both lie silent and still in the dead of the night" 😂😂
close. tune down half step to play open G chord as G flat.
100%
@@paulhartman8965Most people can’t hear the difference.
Lol one of the first songs I learned
Thanks Tony, this was so easy even I could do it!!
Great to hear that man! Have fun!!
Hey Tony, can do the same thing (same frets:1 5 7 - and on up the neck - is simple 1/4/5 stuff) with open bottom notes on E, A C D... i wish someone had shown me these simple ideas 40 years ago, but it is amazing the progress one can make playing just a little bit daily. Kind of like golf, one needs to think about it more than the 100 seconds of swing time into the ball during a round.
What an awesome lesson, it is good to also play before any song that uses GCD .
Absolutely, my friend. Thanks so much! Keep it up!
The sixth string on my acoustic broke and I haven't had a chance to go buy a new set. So I've been having fun playing without it. I found that Fast Car and Blackbird both sound great on 5 strings, and that when you're planning one, you can pretty seamlessly merge into the other.
I'm also enjoying the way some chords sound terrific minus the sixth string. And how easy it makes some chords.
Keith Richards plays without E String all the time
With an acoustic I just try to remember my Beatles song book or some Eagles and everyone starts to sing along getting me through. With a solid body I'm a pentatonic showboat.....lol..... My fingers kind of instinctively go to the E chord and I kind of noodle around the open strings there or play Led Zep's Over The Hills And Far Away great acoustic piece for showing off or Tangerine
This is a good guitar lesson for someone who wants to learn how to play the dang guitar! Very useful information. Clear and smoothly paced
Thanks a lot! That's great to hear! Keep having fun with your playing, my friend! 🎸
I hit an open G and then immediately think '39 by Queen and then hammer out 4 or 5 chords, with a bit of the melody line, before drying up - so I'm off to learn it properly...
Thanks for the inspiration :D
That's awesome, my friend! Enjoy! 😊
This was easy to understand , plus.. Great riffs!.....Thanks !!
Glad to hear mate! You're very welcome! Cheers!
Good lad Tony,picked guitar whist preparing weetabix and played that bit and burnt my toast great video
😂😂😂
Thank you, very well explained and demonstrated, and something us non-pros can have in our musical pocket for emergencies!
You're very welcome, man! I'm so glad it was helpful. 🙌🏻
That Martin sounds beautiful like a bell.
Anybody able to tell me what model it is?
Bro, you just made me want to pick up my guitar again. THANK U!!!! Life is always to busy for me and one thing I love to play (except for my beautiful wife) lol is my acoustic. Can't wait to get home and try that trick. Sounded great
That’s awesome, bro! I’m so glad this inspired you! Have fun with it! 🎸
@GuitarME really enjoying this little G chord in a different way. Im 55 years old, work drives insane and the guitar was my get away. I unfortunately stopped playing for some time. After seeing your video it made me want to play again. Now my fingers are hurting but it's worth the couple weeks struggles of building up my fingers again.
Thank you for this. Really appreciate it.
Have been in that situation about 3 times ,and what i do is play the opening chords and lead riff to Apache .
Jack from Ohio , This is great to nock the dust off the old acoustic .
Great wee lesson Tony pal
Happy Sunday fella I’ve been having some good wee acoustic sessions with some of the stuff you’ve shared with us all Tony thank you pal .
I just seem tae find your lessons a lot easier tae pick up n get under my fingers in a reasonable amount of time.
I think what I’ve enjoyed the most since I tuned into yourself T is that I’ve seen progress I felt really stuck for while ,no havin a guitar hasn’t been fun either 🙄.
I guess it really showed me how much a part of me n my life guitars have grown into for for me ,I wanted to learn as a wee guy n got told I wasn’t musical 🙄🤣🤣🤣dream crushing so n so !!!
Anyways it’s nice to live my dreams eh .
Just thanks Tony man hope you’re good n you n yours stay blessed always.✌🏼
Ah mate, this message really made my day! So glad you're finding the lessons helpful and seeing that progress, it’s what it’s all about. It’s amazing how guitars can become such a big part of who we are, I agree to that, my friend 👍🏻
And hey, whoever said you weren’t musical had no idea what they were talking about! 😄
Just keep those sessions going strong, and I’m always here to help along the way. Blessings to you too. ✌🏼🎸
@@GuitarME Thanks Tony man have a lovely week fella
Brilliant, I needed to hear this as I tend to freeze when asked to play with others around me. Many thanks for posting, a top video!
I’m really glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching, my friend!
All these years I thought G was my default, because it was the key my mother sang in. I didn't realize I was genetically predispositioned to do so. 😊
My go to when someone hands me a guitar,is a Em (7th) with a nasty chromatic scale...always sounds great
that little hammering on the strings in succession reminds me of Led Zeppelin over the hillls and far away intro
'G' ? perfect. I always freeze in this situation, but do manage a couple of Warren Zevon songs, and The River Bruce's classic. i have to tune down though my singing leaves a bit to be desired.
That sounds perfect! Great picks! I totally get the freezing up part, but it’s awesome that you still get up there and sing.
@@GuitarME I was a lorry (semi) driver for 45 years, but did my last two years working in a care home for people with learning difficulties, On my Thursday late shift i took my guitar into work, and after supper, I used to sing to the residents, everything from the Everly Bros, the Eagles, and Led Belly. They sang along and danced for the time we had together, and didn't criticize my lack of talent. We always ended up with Goodnight Irene.
Thanks Tony, love it. Great tip looking forward to learning this…🎵🎸
You're very welcome! Hope you enjoy it, my friend!
Dramatic pause at the end of the strum….bravo
Great job. And a comedian also!! Going to have to start a channel for that also lol
Haha, thanks! Appreciate the support, always good to bring some laughs 🎸😂
Nice little 000-28… my #1 is a 96’ EC, #231. Best playing and sounding guitar I ever owned.
Great lesson, thanks from France
Happy to help, my friend! Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It appreciated much.
What size pick do you use?
You should stage this lesson in a party! Then see where it goes! Great lesson.
Haha, that would be one interesting party! 😀
Appreciate the support, my friend, and glad you enjoyed the lesson! 🤗
Hi, it's cool 😊 and there are playable chords A and Bb between G and C, try it 😏👍
Cool, thank you very much!! 😊
Great guitar sound, what model is this ?
It's like asking Picasso what brushes do you use
Beautiful Acoustic tone! From a fellow Scot!
Awesome! Thank you!
What IS that lovely guitar you are playing here?
What is the guitar Eric Clapton model ?
Thanks! I like those open sliding chords! Sounds sophisticated! Listen to Christine Parkers, Wild Mountain Time, she does some open voicings up the neck. Maybe a different tuning but I'd like to figure out how to do that too! Tapadh leibh!
You're very welcome! Glad you liked it. I'll definitely check it out, man! Tapadh leibh to you too! 🙌
Thank you Gerry Cinnamon
Knocking On Heavens Door is good start. That would be my Go-To start tune.
What a solid go-to, my friend!
Brilliant, liked and subscribed!
Awesome! Thanks so much!!
Simple and fun!
So happy to hear that! Cheers mate!
Party time,enjoyed that!😊🎉
Glad you enjoyed it! 🎉 Cheers!
Excellent video, thank you
You are welcome! Glad you liked it mate!
The G spot....which fret is that on..?
Yes, anyway. I picked up this G shape C and D years back, very useful and sounds different to just using the open chord versions of C and D. Although sometimes I mix them up a bit as well...makes you look even better.
Or I might go for a catfish blues something or other as you can come up with a fair bit with that. Easy enough with a little practice.
Trouble is someone will always ask....do you know ..... song?
The G spot is very hard to find, and it varies in location from Guitar to Guitar 😁
@@Timinator62 Oh OK... Guessing it must be on the .. G string.🤑
@@ianrichardson3968 For some, it's on the A, others like the B and then there's the C, my personal Fav, but each Guitar is very complex and you'll spend years trying to find complete harmony.
@@Timinator62 Tell me about it. Thing is you can tune a guitar, electric or acoustic, steel or nylon strings and it'll sound spot on. But is it? And for how long?
Does it matter? Not really so long as it sounds right. You or I can hear a slight discrepancy in tuning but most listeners can't. Unless it's obvious.
Electrics can be set up, pick ups changed etc. But acoustics not so much.
I have one I bought quite some years ago, nylon strings and not very expensive either. Got it to find out if I like nylon strings or not, as it happened I do.
So I replaced it with a much better one which cost a lot more. So it sat in a cupboard for some years. I forgot about it until I found it clearing out the cupboard.
Nearly threw it but then I thought no, let's see what I can do with it. So new machine heads, new bone nut and saddle and new quality strings. A fret polish and the scale length is pretty accurate to be fair. Sounded ok really for a cheapo. Bit bright for my liking though. So I experimented a bit tuning it to slightly different pitches or frequencies...I down loaded a fender tuner which has the facility for this. I found just 2 "pitches" lower than standard this thing actually sounded quite good. I put medium tension silver and blacks on it.
I still play it now. It sits in the living room on a stand, kinda my couch knock about if you like. So this cheap guitar had a voice, I just had to find it.
@@ianrichardson3968 Dude, I'm making Jokes about Girls and using a Guitar as a Metaphor... YOU need to look up "Guitar Set Up" videos, to help you with your Guitar problems...
Great lesson Tony , I was actually digging that chord progression you played in the last few seconds of the video !
Thanks a lot man! Have fun playing around with it. Cheers! 😊
Can’t go wrong with “Wonderwall” lol. Is it cliche? Sure. Does everyone sing along and have fun? Every damn time, at least at the chorus. I don’t know the second verse myself lol
At the 4:30 mark are you hammering on the note?
Great lesson
Love the sound!
Thanks so much!!
Great idea! Thx mate! Cheers 🍻
No problem, mate! Cheers!
Thanks Tone😊
You're very welcome 😊
Gotta have an on the spot playlist
On the G spot playlist ;)
Another great lesson Tony, thanks from Clonmel, Ireland.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, amigo!
Nice to use in a blues progression since you use the 1, 4 and 5.
I don’t play ( and I play really well, for over 45 years) at parties or other large gatherings BECAUSE, even I can’t hear my acoustic guitar with all the background chattering by those who rather talk about stuff instead of listening to music.
You want to hear me play, sit down and be quiet, or as a courtesy to those who want to listen, go someplace else to talk.
Which giitar is that? Sounds nice.
Oh my gosh you killed it! Two thumbs up subscription made a comment
Aw, that means a lot! Thank you! 👍👍
Less than 2 minutes in and I’m cracking up!😂
😂 Love it! Glad you're enjoying it! gotta keep things fun while learning!
i always just do blues in E can stay down by the nut. easy peasy. can do it totally bomded
or A, the old A D E 12 bar shuffle!
Very cool!!
As always, an excellent tutorial, thankyou !
You're very welcome man! Glad you enjoyed the lesson!
Wich guitar you have? Very Nice ❤
Great lesson, thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
For a majority of audiences, I bet you can get a bunch of techniques and riffs under your belt within a year to appear to be really good, relatively easily.
I was playing with a few buddies one time at a get together... (Just a little thing i remember if anyone wants to muse w me:)
This guy beside me played something VERY DIFFICULT and we (musicians) all were a bit stunned (what he played was difficult but not flashy and on top of that, it was completely original).
My friend musically retorted with a few Nirvana riffs that were like -first day you learn guitar you may learn this- type stuff (just to be funny and contrast the difficult stuff) and we laughed. A second later, a bystander said, "Wow you're much better than he is!" That's when we about died.
You might think this person was simply a bit of a hater, etc... I'm not sure. I honestly believe that this man was seriously calling these power chord Nirvana loops more skillful than this other guy's subtle fingerpicking that none of the rest of us could do.
Now, if it sounded better TO HIM, that's one thing. I have zero problem with htat. It's obviously about how he superimposed his lack of any understanding as objective truth. I guess this wouldn't be an issue if it wasn't for the fact that these types seem to be prone to condemning others with their doggedness.
There are moments in life where you see certain behaviors in individuals that are like a glaring metaphor or some kind of a singular microcosmic illustration of a complete way of life - certain individuals being so ultrasure and secure with their vehement lack of understanding.
I know I can be this way too. I guess all I can hope for is to not be hubristic? We're all allowed to let our egos run free so often that we've stopped recognizing when they're smudging the lenses of our perception. I wish I could somehow force myself to remain always oipen.
sry... went too deep
Im.glad you didmt play over the hills and far away😂😂😂.everyone plays that wrong!!😂😂😂 good vid thanks
Haha! appreciate your kind words, my friend! cheers!
Thanks!
You're very welcome!
I’m gonna try this out on my new girl the first chance I get! Great stuff Tony 😊
That sounds awesome! Have fun, my friend!
crowd expectation rocketed after that
G for me goes right into Wish You We’re Here
Thank you for sharing this.
No worries at all! Glad you liked it man! 😀
Excellent tuition thank u
I subbed because of that G-spot joke. :)
Haha! 😄 Thanks for the sub! That means a lot man!
Tony, always snippets for the trick bag. Ta marra
Thank you, always happy to share! See you soon!
Great tips!
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Brilliant!
Thank you very much!!
Great stuff, and just as my fingers are starting to get a wee bit nimble again.
That’s fantastic to hear, my friend! Cheers!
What timing did you use there?
Great tips there, but please don’t forget that “gals” can play too 😚
That was really cool
Thanks man! 🎸😊
G-Spots are good!
Sure is!
@@GuitarME By the way, I haven't touched any of my guitars (8 of them) for a couple years. But you inspired me to get back into it with simple progressions like this that yield great sounds. Thanks so much.
this was easy and fun thanks bruv ❤
Glad you had fun with it! 🙌
Good stuff
Thanks so much! Cheers!
thunderous applause!
Thank you very much!!
Nice one Tony - by Geez (haha) that's what I'm gonna do next time for sure... cool 👍
Have fun, my friend!
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
please send info for shredding weight from a 70 year old carcass.
Bloody good cheers.
Aw, thanks man!