I have known Matthew's work for years from his Max Richter video which I love, but only today decided to see what else he had out there. He strikes me as a wonderful teacher and it's nice to hear him talk about fundamentals in, not only a non-condescending tone, but an "embrace" of their usefulness.
Thanks a lot Matthew. Just to summarize for quicker reference for the benefit of all watching this geat video and for myself: 1:40 start of the first excercise: one finger walking - for calibration of your movement, and for independency. Try to land on your finger tip and be close to the fret. Watch out for finger joint collapse 5:45 Two fingers walking with hammer on. 6:50 Try to vary the speed. 9:30 Barre' : calibration of how much pressure needed when playing 2 string barre, 3 string barre, ..., 6 string barre
Hi Matt...Fantastic motivation once again. You're a great teacher with wonderful insight and ideas. I've been using that two-finger warm-up exercise a couple of years now. Sometimes I'll play them using string skipping movements. As opposed to using strings 6 5 4 3 2 1, I sometimes use 6-4-2-1-3-5... . Also when you mentioned Scott Tennant Pumping Nylon, I knew I was at the right place!!! His exercises on opposing motion, are awesome!!! Those speed burst exercises, and Flamenco techniques are great as well. Do you play Flamenco guitar?.. I know you been playing for years, that much is evident in your presentation. I may not get as proficient on my instrument as you, John Williams, or David Russell, but I'm going to get as close as I can. Thanks again Matt for sharing. You're a major inspiration in the pursuit of classical guitar excellence.
Very Educative video Matt. Thanks :-) Can I ask which guitar you are playing as the sound is immaculate and if you have used an mic/amp or is it 100% natural sound...Of course, it also depends on what device was used to record the video but I am struggling to find a guitar with the right sound and you can do a video on that :-) Also, are you based out of Karlruhe?
Mathew you offer brilliant expertise and advice on technique. However, please don't omit, 'left handed' classical guitar students, for whom your 'left hand importance' is our 'right hand importance' Such an omission feels like exclusion! and classical guitar is only legitimately seen from a right hand player's perspective.....whereas both are of equal importance.
I have known Matthew's work for years from his Max Richter video which I love, but only today decided to see what else he had out there. He strikes me as a wonderful teacher and it's nice to hear him talk about fundamentals in, not only a non-condescending tone, but an "embrace" of their usefulness.
Thank you Mathew. That was really helpful and well taught!
You are a great teacher, Matthew! Thank you for explaining these exercises so clearly. Brilliant!
Thank you David, all the best.
Cannot find another better advice than that! Thank you so much.
My pleasure. 😀
i watched these three guitar tutorials and i found great , i learned a lot.... it's very clear and comprehensive , thanks a lot Matthew !!
a lot a very useful tips and information passed on here....a million thanks Matthew!
A pleasure Monique. :-)
Thanks a lot Matthew. Just to summarize for quicker reference for the benefit of all watching this geat video and for myself:
1:40 start of the first excercise: one finger walking - for calibration of your movement, and for independency. Try to land on your finger tip and be close to the fret. Watch out for finger joint collapse
5:45 Two fingers walking with hammer on.
6:50 Try to vary the speed.
9:30 Barre' : calibration of how much pressure needed when playing 2 string barre, 3 string barre, ..., 6 string barre
Thanks for putting those time codes out there. 😀
Brilliant - thank you!
Thank you, Matthew. A fantastic lesson. Very pleasant presentation.
Thanks Euguene.
Excellent lesson, I look forward to practicing these techniques
Thank you. Very nice tips for guitar technique.
Many thanks from Las Vegas Nevada!
Simply fantastic! Good advice....thanks for the tips.
Thank you Nicholas, glad you are enjoying the videos.
Very good advice
Thanks 😊
You are incredible Matt!
Ha ha, that is nice of you to say Jesus! I think I am ok. :-)
Your execise seems to be interesting. I'll try it on. Thanks.
That barre exercise is really good. Especially going up and down the fretboard. Thanks.
Glad you found the barre exercise helpful.
Bravo
Thanks Richard!
Great information!!! Thanks.
Hi Matt...Fantastic motivation once again. You're a great teacher with wonderful insight and ideas. I've been using that two-finger warm-up exercise a couple of years now. Sometimes I'll play them using string skipping movements. As opposed to using strings 6 5 4 3 2 1, I sometimes use 6-4-2-1-3-5... . Also when you mentioned Scott Tennant Pumping Nylon, I knew I was at the right place!!! His exercises on opposing motion, are awesome!!! Those speed burst exercises, and Flamenco techniques are great as well. Do you play Flamenco guitar?.. I know you been playing for years, that much is evident in your presentation. I may not get as proficient on my instrument as you, John Williams, or David Russell, but I'm going to get as close as I can. Thanks again Matt for sharing. You're a major inspiration in the pursuit of classical guitar excellence.
Thanks Kevin.
Thank you very much for your lesson ~!!!👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍from Korea
My pleasure. :-)
good teacher :)
So helpfull !
Where can I find other videos by Matthew McAllister on here?
Gallery of Guitar TH-cam Channel is the place to find many more videos!
Morgen fange ich an zu üben .
Frohe Weihnachten wünscht
Stephan
Thank you
A pleasure Robin. :-)
great tutorial ! Is Matthew playing a Duke guitar ? which model is it ?
Very Educative video Matt. Thanks :-) Can I ask which guitar you are playing as the sound is immaculate and if you have used an mic/amp or is it 100% natural sound...Of course, it also depends on what device was used to record the video but I am struggling to find a guitar with the right sound and you can do a video on that :-) Also, are you based out of Karlruhe?
The name of the song please?
Thank you, Braveheart! For exercises that might help. But ''it's all for nothing if you don't have FREEDOM!'' :)
Amazing guitarist and teacher.
Mert Şanal best comment award!
how is a name of the book
Pumping nylon
enjoying this accent just as much as the good training tips x)
Ha ha!
nice video..thank you so much... one more query..what is the string height of your guitar on 12th fret from fret top???
I have never measured it, not so high I don't think.... :-)
Train making our fingers and hand to get flexibility and agility, strengthening our hand muscle.
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Mathew you offer brilliant expertise and advice on technique. However, please don't omit, 'left handed' classical guitar students, for whom your 'left hand importance' is our 'right hand importance' Such an omission feels like exclusion! and classical guitar is only legitimately seen from a right hand player's perspective.....whereas both are of equal importance.