i practiced the exercises for about 30 minutes and my pinky got so strong that my sweep picking improved imensly!!! i can play 6 string sweeps soo much faster now!! thanks for the awesome lesson!!
Excellent! Great to hear the lessons have helped you along! If you ever want to post a video of yourself playing something you've learnt from Andy James' iguitar lessons feel free to post as a video repsonse! All the best!
always use a metronome for this kind of practice especially for alternate picking ...i always had troubles with alternate picking until i started practicing with a metronome it works wonders !
Thank you Mr. James for your time. Ive noticed a significant speed increase and also smoother playing in just one day. It made the end of my ring finger a little tougher too. :) Im not as fast as you and no where near as knowledgeable as you are at playing a guitar. far from it but It doesn't seem so impossibly far away with just one this simple lesson. Again ty very much.
Yeah,i actually watched every lesson that Andy has made for the magazine and some of them have helped me tremendously,especially the Pentatonic lick video! Definately gave me lots of ideas in my playing!
Yeah, I've gone back to metronome exercises with my pinky. The only reason I was looking to get around it was because I got tendonitis (but I think it was mainly from bad fretting hand positioning that I originally thought was good fretting hand positioning) a couple months ago. But I've changed my fretting hand positioning a little and I think I can continue working with the pinky without injuring my hand. Better to have it when I need it.
@Jens Fittepupp if your serious start a the first fret and work your way to the 12 fret doing hammer ons & pull offs going up & down the fret board using your second finger 1st than your middle finger & last your pinky! I promise it strengthens your fingers, try it!
Just gotta put this out there. Pick ups play a major roll in sounding as clean as he does. If your rocking single coils on your squire strat, it's gonna sound the same as those active emg's.
Can't tell if it's just my pickups but for tapping solos I have to really jam my fingers into the fret for it to even make a notes. That a problem with the pickups or the guitar or do I just plain suck and need to practice?
There are a few possible reasons why its not sounding right. Firstly what is your string action like? If the strings are too high off the fret board it can make it really difficult to do. A high sustain distorted tone will also help a lot. If that's not an issue its probably because when you are pulling off you should try to pull down on the string very slightly and when you are hammering on a note you really need to hammer your finger down on the fret. hope this helps :)
i experienced one thing that if i change the direction of pick i miss and always miss some stroke but if i keep my pick at 90 degree angel towards strings i can play clean and without missing notes you have to beat the string with power if you wanna play clean and as time passes you will be able to play fast use a pick that doesnt bend with with little power
of course he fails to mention the two most important things you must know to benefit from doing this kind of thing. 1 to be very relaxed in your hands and 2 understanding muscle memory....why don't anyone mention this, its so fuckin amazing
Ive been practicing, I built some beveled pics out exotic wood too. The speed is there, just working on getting my fret hand as fast as the picking hand. Awesome video!
Yep this video features In Issue 6 & is a part of a three part lesson which spreads across issue 6, issue 7, Issue 9. Hope your enjoying the magazine issues? Any feedback is always greatly appreciated! All the best iGuitar Team.
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When you do the pull off remember to pull the string down, you are acutely picking the note with your fretting hand, remember to keep it clean and to not hit other notes. Start off very slow with a metronome and work your way up, you can only pratice this for about 10 ro 15 mins before your muscles just won't work. Don't worry do this for a few weeks and you will get the trick down
I haven't seen the next 2 lessons, but I noticed he doesn't use his pinky when he hits a note three frets up from a note he plays with his pointer finger (he uses his ring finger). I'm wondering if I should stop using my pinky when playing single notes.
You don't have to have big hands to play guitar fast, look at Randy Rhodes, he was a small fella and he ripped it up like a beast or Tommi Iommi cut off some of his fingers but still rocks, django reinhardt fused his fingers together in an explosion but still plays insane jazz. It's just a hurdle and it may help you to develop a style of your own : D Have fun
Ummm its an ESP LTD H series I believe. Idk what model of H it is because it might be custom made for him. He does have his own signature model though.
Hey I like the video and all but I think my issues is something that can't be fixed. I've been playing guitar for about 7 years now and practice every single day and I cant even do a simple song yet not even a simple solo say like the one in californication. Is this just me or is this common?
remember to be realistic - you'll have to do a bit of work whichever method you follow for learning Guitar I've been researching into learning guitar and found an awesome website at Guitar Guru Method (google it if you are interested)
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about learn guitar step by step guide try *Awsomic Guitar Tutor* (just google it)? Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy got excellent success with it.
I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for Guitar Instruction try *Barkola Guitar Player Blueprint* (search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my partner got great success with it.
i guess you really don't need to practise to a metronome to learn to play really fast like andy james, I will chuck my metronome and only do this legato exercise and then I will be a speed demon.
What seems to be the problem? Is it a particular technique you can't do yet? Such as picking or fretting chords? Leave me a message in my inbox giving more detail if you would like my help.
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i practiced the exercises for about 30 minutes and my pinky got so strong that my sweep picking improved imensly!!! i can play 6 string sweeps soo much faster now!! thanks for the awesome lesson!!
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1:15 - 1:30 the BEST advise for trying new stuff for guitar, Always Keep those words in mind!!
Suscribed to the mag now.watching Andy play always motivates me to practice more.
Thank you so much for the Lesson!! :D
Good lesson you make it look easy, now I need to practice!....
this guy is awesome.
thank you A LOT!!!!!!!!!
The last one is really helpful,and give results fast.
Andy James is a very good guy
Excellent! Great to hear the lessons have helped you along! If you ever want to post a video of yourself playing something you've learnt from Andy James' iguitar lessons feel free to post as a video repsonse! All the best!
always use a metronome for this kind of practice especially for alternate picking ...i always had troubles with alternate picking until i started practicing with a metronome it works wonders !
this is great. thanks for posting
Thank you Mr. James for your time. Ive noticed a significant speed increase and also smoother playing in just one day. It made the end of my ring finger a little tougher too. :) Im not as fast as you and no where near as knowledgeable as you are at playing a guitar. far from it but It doesn't seem so impossibly far away with just one this simple lesson. Again ty very much.
Yeah,i actually watched every lesson that Andy has made for the magazine and some of them have helped me tremendously,especially the Pentatonic lick video! Definately gave me lots of ideas in my playing!
Yeah, I've gone back to metronome exercises with my pinky. The only reason I was looking to get around it was because I got tendonitis (but I think it was mainly from bad fretting hand positioning that I originally thought was good fretting hand positioning) a couple months ago. But I've changed my fretting hand positioning a little and I think I can continue working with the pinky without injuring my hand. Better to have it when I need it.
Thanks sir
Thanks for the lesson.
@Jens Fittepupp if your serious start a the first fret and work your way to the 12 fret doing hammer ons & pull offs going up & down the fret board using your second finger 1st than your middle finger & last your pinky! I promise it strengthens your fingers, try it!
Just gotta put this out there. Pick ups play a major roll in sounding as clean as he does. If your rocking single coils on your squire strat, it's gonna sound the same as those active emg's.
Can't tell if it's just my pickups but for tapping solos I have to really jam my fingers into the fret for it to even make a notes. That a problem with the pickups or the guitar or do I just plain suck and need to practice?
thanks sir.
Me encanta este video, en particular sus ideas en la segunda mitad de curso de guitarra en línea para principiantes
well said man
Nice
There are a few possible reasons why its not sounding right. Firstly what is your string action like? If the strings are too high off the fret board it can make it really difficult to do. A high sustain distorted tone will also help a lot. If that's not an issue its probably because when you are pulling off you should try to pull down on the string very slightly and when you are hammering on a note you really need to hammer your finger down on the fret. hope this helps :)
Awesome
3 people gave this thumbs down, can one of these persons speak up and say why, they don't like this video? Great exercise as far as I'm concerned.
I'm assume it will work offline and I'll be able to download all pervious issues and view videos?
hi
do you have some lessons to learn and improve shredding technique? because i'm a beginner
your guitar sounds awesome
When is this magazine going to be available for iPad ???????
It means you're playing the notes relative to the E minor scale; E F# G A B C D E. There are also 3 types of minor; natural, harmonic, and melodic.
Hi 8123601 , All lessons are only available within the magazine. None are available for Download - All the best iGuitar Magazine!
geez I expected him to have a fucking deep voice xD
WE WANT MORE ANDY JAMES LESSONS!!!
He's insane what the hell?
i experienced one thing that if i change the direction of pick i miss and always miss some stroke but if i keep my pick at 90 degree angel towards strings i can play clean and without missing notes you have to beat the string with power if you wanna play clean and as time passes you will be able to play fast use a pick that doesnt bend with with little power
Can't wait to see the esp ltd mh-1001fr emg 81/85 he uses the H-model
of course he fails to mention the two most important things you must know to benefit from doing this kind of thing. 1 to be very relaxed in your hands and 2 understanding muscle memory....why don't anyone mention this, its so fuckin amazing
man that guitar is badass
My problem is syncing both hands. Thanks for this vid!!
Ive been practicing, I built some beveled pics out exotic wood too. The speed is there, just working on getting my fret hand as fast as the picking hand. Awesome video!
use a metronome ..i had the same problem it works wonders !
You have such a calming Voice but your like a fucking god of metal
Yep this video features In Issue 6 & is a part of a three part lesson which spreads across issue 6, issue 7, Issue 9. Hope your enjoying the magazine issues? Any feedback is always greatly appreciated! All the best iGuitar Team.
Any suggestions about plectrum?What's the best choice?
Gravity picks. A bit expensive but most times they throw in an extra one for free.
Thank you dude!
it sounds like a machine gun when you pick ahahaha nice vid :D
This lesson is brilliant
What about the Hyend-Speed Please?
The sound won't sustain very long for me and I am pulling off any tips?
More gain
Gain solves everything
hi everyone ,if anyone else is searching for
what are the best online guitar courses
try Alkarno Amazing Guitar Alchemist (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my neighbor got excellent success with it.
randusp90 interesting points ,if anyone else wants to uncover how to give up smoking try Elumpa Smoke Stopper Alchemist(do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cousin got excellent success with it.
When you do the pull off remember to pull the string down, you are acutely picking the note with your fretting hand, remember to keep it clean and to not hit other notes. Start off very slow with a metronome and work your way up, you can only pratice this for about 10 ro 15 mins before your muscles just won't work. Don't worry do this for a few weeks and you will get the trick down
hola, alguien me puede decir que modelo de LTD H - ______ esta usando en este video , saludos y muchas gracias.
This guy’s gonna be a good guitarist someday if he keeps practising
Reading the music sheet, Will makes me play fast?
What guitar model is that?
like a sir
I haven't seen the next 2 lessons, but I noticed he doesn't use his pinky when he hits a note three frets up from a note he plays with his pointer finger (he uses his ring finger). I'm wondering if I should stop using my pinky when playing single notes.
what do you think abaout lick??
You don't have to have big hands to play guitar fast, look at Randy Rhodes, he was a small fella and he ripped it up like a beast or Tommi Iommi cut off some of his fingers but still rocks, django reinhardt fused his fingers together in an explosion but still plays insane jazz. It's just a hurdle and it may help you to develop a style of your own : D Have fun
Do we have to get it as fast as he is going? I'm at 160 bpm 1/16 notes
You don't HAVE to but its whatever is more comfortable for you
My ring finger lacks coordination.
Hi captaaron1, very very soon! As soon as it is...we will announce it!
what guitar is that?
I can't really keep the sound going in the first exercise, any tips?
which guitar is this?
WhoooWeee ! ! !
Ummm its an ESP LTD H series I believe. Idk what model of H it is because it might be custom made for him. He does have his own signature model though.
what guitar picks Andy uses?
dunlop ultex sharps
How do you use a metronome?
Hey I like the video and all but I think my issues is something that can't be fixed. I've been playing guitar for about 7 years now and practice every single day and I cant even do a simple song yet not even a simple solo say like the one in californication. Is this just me or is this common?
How do I excercise my pinky finger? All the others are great but I got less than half the strength in my pinky than the others -.-
you never will be able to play like him even with your pinky
Man you are crazy😱
Wow,
I did not expect this guy to be british,
with out the alternate picking I can't get just a sound out of the guitar. how do I fix this? XD
Tectonic Beatbox I have the same exact problem, very hard to get the notes out when touching
remember to be realistic - you'll have to do a bit of work whichever method you follow for learning Guitar
I've been researching into learning guitar and found an awesome website at Guitar Guru Method (google it if you are interested)
ele toca muito não tem pra ninguém gosto muito mesmo?
I'm doing the technique right, but my guitar cuts out very easily, what am i doing wrong?
any one know the make of this guitar?
Whats a good affordable guitar that I can get to play like this?
I have a pretty Dave Navarro about 700 it's a fantastic guitar
Prs*
Zoink foo chapman guitars are really good bang for the buck.
Zoink foo schecters are pretty affordable
Zoink foo go out and play most importantly every guitar in the store
I suck and ima just face it.
Don't give up
Keep trying dude
I still suck but I'm better than when I first started
Omar Ramirez
Thanks man :)
+Maya Ash you must check Grathaw Guitar Playing Expert (search on google if required)
i'm sure you'll love it
Patrick Rainwater
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Dont fret. :)
Andy looks almost exactly like Erik from Deeds of Flesh
Australian Accent.... YES!
what type of guitar is that
Carter Teeuwen LTD
what about the pinky?
Sounds like my PC just did a BSOD.
i want to learn how to alternat pick really fast
what about the wamey bar
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about
learn guitar step by step guide try *Awsomic Guitar Tutor* (just google it)? Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy got excellent success with it.
I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for Guitar Instruction try *Barkola Guitar Player Blueprint* (search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my partner got great success with it.
***** Thanks, man. Really helpful stuff.
when i try to do the first exersice i cant keep the noise going
2:13 better have active pickups!
O he can speak with voice
i guess you really don't need to practise to a metronome to learn to play really fast like andy james, I will chuck my metronome and only do this legato exercise and then I will be a speed demon.
Oh, the sarcasm.
He's a fkng.machine
Tip-practice with a metronome and then gradually build up speed.With the help of metronome,progress is much faster.
It hurts my finger muscles after 10 seconds
What seems to be the problem? Is it a particular technique you can't do yet? Such as picking or fretting chords? Leave me a message in my inbox giving more detail if you would like my help.
12-15-17 bit of a stretch for my ring finger 😜😜😜
You must have small hands lol
+Daniel Romero that's what she said lol
+Daniel Romero I should rephrase that it's uncomfortable but I've been practicing its feeling more and more comfortable
+Mini Surf Just use ur pinky. Do what works for you, you don't need to follow the video strictly.
the great thing about playing music is that you can adjust it to your needs.
Is it just me, or does he play it faster while picking than legato?
Do whatever suits you
my trills, and long legato licks just lose volume after a few cycles unless i pick the string again
Christian Conti pull off harder
esp ltd h-401fm I guess
Sound like super mario
i thought legato would be easier
Shouldn't you be doing this technique with your 1st, 3rd, and 4th fingers instead of your 1st, 2nd, 3rd?
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