I took up guitar again 45 years after just beginning to learn. I lost my ability to sing because of lung disease and really grieved that loss. Playing guitar has become my “down time” activity. It is sometimes difficult to motivate myself to start, but when I do, I always end up playing longer than I intended. I really enjoy whatever progress I make, however small. That propels me forward. I have made so much more progress than I could have imagined in the past year, just by playing for my own pleasure. I never set a timer for how long to play. No pressure, no expectation. Just playing for the love of learning and the joy of making music.
I share similar ‘obstacle’ as yours in that I hv problem with holding my breath. However, it has not deterred me in my guitar learning. I just love playing though I’m no way near being average. In fact, I even started learning the Banjo as soon as lockdown was declared in my country in 2020. Still enjoying it. Anyway I play by ear. Can’t follow tabs at 59. Let’s just enjoy the music we play.
Sorry to hear about that, brethren. When I hear stories like this it reminds me of all the things I take for granted. I just stopped smoking a few days ago after 15 years to help my voice get better. This comment makes it that much easier not to give into the cravings. I’ve got some other hurdles I need to get over but the worst is definitely behind me. I’m glad to hear that you’ve picked up the guitar again. I never quit but I def didn’t practice or even compose for a good amount of years, just kinda doodled mindlessly for a good 5 years. Got serious again about it a little over 2 years ago and have made strides. Even started writing my own songs which have turned out pretty good. Hope you’re still playing and enjoy it the ways you used to, brethren.
@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 I’m so pleased to hear that you are inspired by my experience. Quitting smoking is hard. I quit 34 years before being dx’d with IPF. Smoking may not have caused the disease, but undoubtedly was a contributing factor. I am still playing guitar and am focusing on honing my transcription skills. I don’t always play daily, but do play often enough that I remember where I left off on the piece I was transcribing. That’s progress in my book. Keep on playing and writing for the joy of it; and thank you so much for sharing!
I’m a pretty new member of Acoustic Life and it’s definitely a nice place to come too each day with the daily exercises. Although I’ve missed so many of these shows I have watched them since the beginning of 2020 and I’m looking forward to the next 200 as well 🤙 Thanks Tony.
Congrats Tony. I'm so glad you are on you tube. I couldn't get on the 30 day challenge. I bought a book in which I look up guitar chords and write them down. I sing along as I'm writing. I just purchased a Martin jr. My Yamaha was hurting my shoulder. I play Marty every day for an hour. I play everymorning.
Congrats on episode no. 200. Get your guitar professionally set up for you. Ask the Luther what they did of anything. It's your instrument, know everything you can about it and take an interest in it. Change the strings yourself as regularly as you can. It's not that hard to do. And it means you'll learn more about your instrument. It's like the basics of owning a car. You should know how to check the tyre pressure, use a dipstick to check the oil, find out what all the knobs and buttons do, and what all the lights mean. Consistency is the key also. Don't be a butterfly and move from flower to flower. If you get a teacher stick with them for a while. At least a month. If you like a youtube guitar channel or book stick with it for at least a month. As time goes on you'll learn what works best for you but at first realise you know nothing and you need help. "You'll get more results from a mediocre workout plan executed with consistency than with the best plan in the world executed poorly.
Jeremy Shepherd just made an interesting video talking about buying old and new guitars. Some folk apparently buy a 1970s D-28 and expect it to sound as good as, or even better than, a 2021 model. - So my question is: what are the pitfalls of buying a 1970s guitar, beyond the most obvious structural/cracks/dings issues? I talking about sound and playing problems.
Is it a mistake that I seem to learn backward? I mean Scales Modes and solos come rather easy but, Strumming simple cowboy chords songs do not. It's like having to do it wrong to get it right in the end.
Great video. The playing time thing is big for me. I can usually manage to play 5 days a week, sometimes 10-15 minutes. It is funny how it works, you struggle with the same thing over and over and then one day you grab your guitar and you just can. It is so rewarding. Your videos and lessons are great! Congratulations on 200 episodes.
Pretty much the theme I'm seeing from every guitar TH-camr, is that when it's not fun to play, and it becomes a chore, that's what kills it for most adult beginners. And those expectations are what lead up to that... "I didn't get here in this amount of time, so it must not be for me" and then they give up.
Congrats Tony on 200. Wow. Did you ever think that would happen? And then it did. Just when you think it can't get any better it does. Thanks for shining the light on musical comprehension and providing the precise direction I needed to become a guitar player.
Congrats on the anniversary! 200 shows, that is awesome! I've been following since the very early shows. Keep up the good work. Perhaps for AT250, you should do a reunion show and get Levi and Noah to stop in and celebrate and do a few highlights from the early days! That would be some great entertainment!
Congratulations on episode 200! I've been watching since episode 50 I believe, it's been so many episodes, I don't remember when I started. All i know is, Tuesday isn't the same without watching the show. Here's to 200 more Tony!
Hi Tony, a bit late on this topic but I wanted to highlight a blues artist I only very recently discovered, Scrapper Blackwell...So far I've only listened to the album entitled 'Bad Liquor Blues' but wow, am I ever completely floored by what I've heard so (and embarrassed that I'd never heard of him before)...A real powerhouse Blues guitar player, singer and writer...A major discovery for me!
cheers to 200, tony! this was a really good one. you totally nailed it. for me, youtube is both a blessing and a curse. completely overwhelming and oppressive with millions of videos making me feel dense and slow. it wasn't until i slammed on the brakes and realized that small steps are the only way to improve/learn that i actually started to learn. this meant narrowing down the instructors i felt spoke to me, and starting - and staying, at "step one" for a while. it's the only way. thank you for this video - you put into words all the things i have felt for a long time.
Expectations! I have been beating myself for 30 years because I still do not know music theory xyz or I do not pick exactly like so and so. Well sometimes I have not memorized a certain part of theory because I either have not needed it yet, or maybe was not ready for it yet. I can't play in the style of so and so because I am not so and so. I play like Minton Miller and most players do not play exactly life me.
Congrats on show 200 Tony “wise words”, I was always a 10minute practise player and 7yrs down the road I can’t believe how much my practise has improved. Not only has pentatonic, and major scale become an addition too my skill set but the bond between me and Faith (My guitar) has grown and I think she has saved me from the frustration of learning and playing new tunes. I would also add that learning to play with others is essential and my next goal. Keep doing what your doing Tony 🎉🥳
Hi Tony... thanks so very much for including me in your show. That was incredibly generous of you. As one way of saying thanks I'm going to put your links up on my website.
Back in '70 I was a mailman for a couple of years,get up at an ungodly hour in the morning but finished by 1pm.So all afternoon and all evening up to 10.30 pm with a break for dinner around 6 pm I just played guitar.I don't think I would have learned how to recognise chords by ear with a 10 minute a day routine and the same goes for fingerstyle playing.I now have essential tremor pretty badly and I'm waiting for ultrasonic treatment for it.........................
Congratulations and thank you for hitting the 200 mark, I look forward to Tuesday's now!!! My 2 cents... 100 is too unwieldly, start with 25, maybe work up to 50. Whatever works...
I haven’t been a suscriber for long but I enjoy the episodes . Thanks for all you do . Love acoustic guitar I currently have an HD -28 Martin and a CEO 9 Martin to name 2 .
Congratulations, Tony on the 200th show.I have been there since number one and have thoroughly enjoyed every one. I understand the problems with losing your fretting hand (being left handed)as when I was suffering my stroke last March, I found I couldn't make a simple E chord. My right side was having problems with my face as well. My hand and arm still a little weak, but I just played a 3 song at a local festival a couple of weeks ago. The Doctors seemed very happy with my recovery and so am I.
Wow 200! 🥳🥳🥳 I wish I could afford to be a part of TAC, but I very much enjoy your channel and appreciate everything you do! Kudos on delivery amazing guitar content every week! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great 200 Tony! The 5 mistakes should help a lot us us refine our routine, I know I found a couple. Enjoyed your enthusiasm for Fleury but missed any comment on the passing of Tony O! I played goal for 30 years of old time hockey finishing at 67 when I could get down but not get up LoL. All down in a Blackhawk sweater with #35 on my back. Try to catch Tuesday every week, working on TAC and skills. Thanks to you for giving me an opportunity to improve however infinitesimal that improvement may be. It all keeps me playing every day.
Thanks for sharing the Acoustic Tuesday 200th session! Not been here before but enjoyed it. I got this from email from Tony so hope it comes again as I'm in Australia and 11:00am Mountain Time is 3:00am Sydney time! Email/TH-cam works!
Great show. I've made every mistake you shared and more. My medical issue was that I had to remove my fake fingernails because nail fungus started growing under them. So, I started practicing using finger picks until I can put the fake nails back on, (in a week or so). I might as well work on playing "dobro" since I'm using the finger picks anyway. A big win out of a small loss!
Congrats Tony on #200. So glad you covered the mistakes. I really needed to refocus and get my daily routine back into a concise - manageable - fun time. Keep on keeping on!
I would add another "mistake"...keeping your guitar(s) in their case(s). Sure, I know, the case is the safest place for a guitar. So let's put it in the case, then an outer, hermetically sealed case, then in a vault, bury the vault in the back yard, and cover it with a hefty layer of cement. Now it's "safe" as all get out! I have at least one guitar (three in my office) out and on a stand (or on a wall hanger) in every living space in my home, and the result is that I practice/play for that 10 minutes you mentioned AT LEAST 10 TIMES A DAY! If you have it out and available, you will play it. If you have to dig it out of the closet, excavate it from the case, get set up, and then have to reverse that process at the end of your session...well, there went your 10 minutes down the drain. And yes, I carefully monitor and control the humidity/heat levels in the home to protect them from climate issues. The point is a guitar does NOT belong in it's case...it belongs in your hands. By the way, as a result of this I have become the world's okayest guitarist! Got the t shirt to prove it!
Congrats on 200! Have enjoyed you, and the ride. Thru lockdown, childbirth, and the crew changes. Not to mention the Blackhawks being in the tank. You push on, and it's inspiring. Thank you.
Thank you Tony for all your shows. I always listen to your Tuesday shows and enjoy each one. Today it is raining heavily in East TN so I have some new music to listen to. 🎶💜. Your five points at the start of the show hit home also 😉.
Speaking of Metronome on your phone... a friend turned me on to Drum Beats.. it's a metronome beat that sounds like a drummer so it's far less annoying and can even blend into your playing.
I watch your videos religiously every Tuesday...thank you. You need to check out this You Tube video that just appeared in my cue. Memphis '69 Country Blues Festival features some incredible performances by Bukka White, Johnny Winter, a very young John Fahey, and many others. Unfortunately it's pretty much limited to one song per act...I wanted so much more.
Tony-- a few shows back you recommended M-20 thumb picks. You appear to have large hands. I have medium size hands and I find the M-20 a very tight fit. Did I mistake your recommendation? Thanks. a happy Music Villa customer from Stevensville MT
Yikes! 200 AT Shows! Tuesdays have become my favorite day of the week(well, almost). Keep it going. BTW, choosing the best acoustic blues album is an impossible task but thanks for trying.
Hey Tony! Question about the metronome exercise: I wrote a piece in 6/8 time, but because I am weird, there are a couple measures that are in 7/8 at the end of a phrase. How do I practice my metronome exercises? I like the different tone of the downbeat, and the extra beat in those 7/8 measures really throws me off. Help!?
If your fiend does lose the use of his left hand, I suggest learning bass guitar by plucking the string with his right index finger, and playing the note with his middle finger. That is how my lead guitar player did it because he had no left arm.
Great video, you are a cool dude, I’m a new subscriber. This is the perfect channel for the guitar playing I’m interested in. Thank you for all the great videos.
Hi everyone. How are all my guitar playing hero's doing? Yes, that's you guys. I just wanted to say that although I get frustrated sometimes because I can't play like the professionals do, I do have fun and enjoy myself and I also feel proud of myself when I learn a new song. It is amazing the talent that is in the guitar playing community and I prefer watching the amateur guitar playing videos than the professionals ones. but hey, that's just me. I can't wait to hear more from the community, it keeps me playing, having fun and I also learn a lot. Thanks guys.
I bought a dreadnought then I bought a 000. Wow, the difference. What was hard on the cannon was so much easier on the pea-shooter. Eric Clapton's signature guitar is a 000. I wonder if Clapton, Hendricks and Jimmy Page are pants guitarists when they play a cannon?
@@andrewchords9295 - Were the opening bars to 'Stairway To Heaven' played on a dreadnought or a 000? Did Hendricks record anything with a dreadnought? What did Clapton use to make 'Thorn Tree' or Dylan to make the entire 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid' album?
I took up guitar again 45 years after just beginning to learn. I lost my ability to sing because of lung disease and really grieved that loss. Playing guitar has become my “down time” activity. It is sometimes difficult to motivate myself to start, but when I do, I always end up playing longer than I intended. I really enjoy whatever progress I make, however small. That propels me forward. I have made so much more progress than I could have imagined in the past year, just by playing for my own pleasure. I never set a timer for how long to play. No pressure, no expectation. Just playing for the love of learning and the joy of making music.
I share similar ‘obstacle’ as yours in that I hv problem with holding my breath. However, it has not deterred me in my guitar learning. I just love playing though I’m no way near being average. In fact, I even started learning the Banjo as soon as lockdown was declared in my country in 2020. Still enjoying it. Anyway I play by ear. Can’t follow tabs at 59. Let’s just enjoy the music we play.
Sorry to hear about that, brethren. When I hear stories like this it reminds me of all the things I take for granted. I just stopped smoking a few days ago after 15 years to help my voice get better. This comment makes it that much easier not to give into the cravings. I’ve got some other hurdles I need to get over but the worst is definitely behind me. I’m glad to hear that you’ve picked up the guitar again. I never quit but I def didn’t practice or even compose for a good amount of years, just kinda doodled mindlessly for a good 5 years. Got serious again about it a little over 2 years ago and have made strides. Even started writing my own songs which have turned out pretty good. Hope you’re still playing and enjoy it the ways you used to, brethren.
@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 I’m so pleased to hear that you are inspired by my experience. Quitting smoking is hard. I quit 34 years before being dx’d with IPF. Smoking may not have caused the disease, but undoubtedly was a contributing factor. I am still playing guitar and am focusing on honing my transcription skills. I don’t always play daily, but do play often enough that I remember where I left off on the piece I was transcribing. That’s progress in my book. Keep on playing and writing for the joy of it; and thank you so much for sharing!
@@gins8781 my pleasure, brethren! Have a good one!
I’m a pretty new member of Acoustic Life and it’s definitely a nice place to come too each day with the daily exercises. Although I’ve missed so many of these shows I have watched them since the beginning of 2020 and I’m looking forward to the next 200 as well 🤙
Thanks Tony.
Congrats Tony. I'm so glad you are on you tube. I couldn't get on the 30 day challenge. I bought a book in which I look up guitar chords and write them down. I sing along as I'm writing. I just purchased a Martin jr. My Yamaha was hurting my shoulder. I play Marty every day for an hour. I play everymorning.
Congrats on episode no. 200.
Get your guitar professionally set up for you. Ask the Luther what they did of anything. It's your instrument, know everything you can about it and take an interest in it.
Change the strings yourself as regularly as you can. It's not that hard to do. And it means you'll learn more about your instrument.
It's like the basics of owning a car. You should know how to check the tyre pressure, use a dipstick to check the oil, find out what all the knobs and buttons do, and what all the lights mean.
Consistency is the key also. Don't be a butterfly and move from flower to flower. If you get a teacher stick with them for a while. At least a month.
If you like a youtube guitar channel or book stick with it for at least a month. As time goes on you'll learn what works best for you but at first realise you know nothing and you need help.
"You'll get more results from a mediocre workout plan executed with
consistency than with the best plan in the world executed poorly.
Jeremy Shepherd just made an interesting video talking about buying old and new guitars. Some folk apparently buy a 1970s D-28 and expect it to sound as good as, or even better than, a 2021 model. - So my question is: what are the pitfalls of buying a 1970s guitar, beyond the most obvious structural/cracks/dings issues? I talking about sound and playing problems.
Congratulations Tony and Team 🤚 well done on 200 show's .
Keep up the Very good work .
200 more please 🍺
Is it a mistake that I seem to learn backward? I mean Scales Modes and solos come rather easy but, Strumming simple cowboy chords songs do not. It's like having to do it wrong to get it right in the end.
Some great tips here for beginners and reminders for advanced players. Thanks Tony!
Great video. The playing time thing is big for me. I can usually manage to play 5 days a week, sometimes 10-15 minutes. It is funny how it works, you struggle with the same thing over and over and then one day you grab your guitar and you just can. It is so rewarding. Your videos and lessons are great! Congratulations on 200 episodes.
I know. Each time u pick it up ur that much better!
This video is SO RELEVANT!!! Thank you very much!! 😉👍
Pretty much the theme I'm seeing from every guitar TH-camr, is that when it's not fun to play, and it becomes a chore, that's what kills it for most adult beginners. And those expectations are what lead up to that... "I didn't get here in this amount of time, so it must not be for me" and then they give up.
Congrats Tony on 200. Wow. Did you ever think that would happen? And then it did. Just when you think it can't get any better it does. Thanks for shining the light on musical comprehension and providing the precise direction I needed to become a guitar player.
Congrats on#200!!! Great advice…now, I need to follow it!
Congrats on the anniversary! 200 shows, that is awesome! I've been following since the very early shows. Keep up the good work. Perhaps for AT250, you should do a reunion show and get Levi and Noah to stop in and celebrate and do a few highlights from the early days! That would be some great entertainment!
Congratulations on episode 200! I've been watching since episode 50 I believe, it's been so many episodes, I don't remember when I started. All i know is, Tuesday isn't the same without watching the show. Here's to 200 more Tony!
Hi Tony, a bit late on this topic but I wanted to highlight a blues artist I only very recently discovered, Scrapper Blackwell...So far I've only listened to the album entitled 'Bad Liquor Blues' but wow, am I ever completely floored by what I've heard so (and embarrassed that I'd never heard of him before)...A real powerhouse Blues guitar player, singer and writer...A major discovery for me!
cheers to 200, tony! this was a really good one. you totally nailed it. for me, youtube is both a blessing and a curse. completely overwhelming and oppressive with millions of videos making me feel dense and slow. it wasn't until i slammed on the brakes and realized that small steps are the only way to improve/learn that i actually started to learn. this meant narrowing down the instructors i felt spoke to me, and starting - and staying, at "step one" for a while. it's the only way. thank you for this video - you put into words all the things i have felt for a long time.
Congratulations on show 200! Part of my week I always look forward to. Thanks for all your efforts!
Great video Tony! I have a Seagull S6 that I purchased based on your video about starter guitars. The sound is fantastic, you were correct.
Love to see an episode like that!
Expectations! I have been beating myself for 30 years because I still do not know music theory xyz or I do not pick exactly like so and so. Well sometimes I have not memorized a certain part of theory because I either have not needed it yet, or maybe was not ready for it yet. I can't play in the style of so and so because I am not so and so. I play like Minton Miller and most players do not play exactly life me.
Congrats on show 200 Tony “wise words”, I was always a 10minute practise player and 7yrs down the road I can’t believe how much my practise has improved. Not only has pentatonic, and major scale become an addition too my skill set but the bond between me and Faith (My guitar) has grown and I think she has saved me from the frustration of learning and playing new tunes. I would also add that learning to play with others is essential and my next goal. Keep doing what your doing Tony 🎉🥳
Love u Tony. My guru dude!
Hi Tony... thanks so very much for including me in your show. That was incredibly generous of you. As one way of saying thanks I'm going to put your links up on my website.
Back in '70 I was a mailman for a couple of years,get up at an ungodly hour in the morning but finished by 1pm.So all afternoon and all evening up to 10.30 pm with a break for dinner around 6 pm I just played guitar.I don't think I would have learned how to recognise chords by ear with a 10 minute a day routine and the same goes for fingerstyle playing.I now have essential tremor pretty badly and I'm waiting for ultrasonic treatment for it.........................
Well done 200. Top 100 sounds great 👍
Congratulations on your 200th show.
Hey Tony, I’m going to second one of the comments that I saw. Maybe for episode 250 or your 5 AT year anniversary, Bring back Levi and Noah!
Congratulations and thank you for hitting the 200 mark, I look forward to Tuesday's now!!!
My 2 cents... 100 is too unwieldly, start with 25, maybe work up to 50. Whatever works...
I haven’t been a suscriber for long but I enjoy the episodes . Thanks for all you do . Love acoustic guitar I currently have an HD -28 Martin and a CEO 9 Martin to name 2 .
Congratulations, Tony on the 200th show.I have been there since number one and have thoroughly enjoyed every one. I understand the problems with losing your fretting hand (being left handed)as when I was suffering my stroke last March, I found I couldn't make a simple E chord. My right side was having problems with my face as well. My hand and arm still a little weak, but I just played a 3 song at a local festival a couple of weeks ago. The Doctors seemed very happy with my recovery and so am I.
Wow 200! 🥳🥳🥳
I wish I could afford to be a part of TAC, but I very much enjoy your channel and appreciate everything you do! Kudos on delivery amazing guitar content every week! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Congratulations on TAC's 200th show Tony!
Great 200 Tony! The 5 mistakes should help a lot us us refine our routine, I know I found a couple. Enjoyed your enthusiasm for Fleury but missed any comment on the passing of Tony O! I played goal for 30 years of old time hockey finishing at 67 when I could get down but not get up LoL. All down in a Blackhawk sweater with #35 on my back.
Try to catch Tuesday every week, working on TAC and skills. Thanks to you for giving me an opportunity to improve however infinitesimal that improvement may be. It all keeps me playing every day.
Thanks for sharing the Acoustic Tuesday 200th session! Not been here before but enjoyed it. I got this from email from Tony so hope it comes again as I'm in Australia and 11:00am Mountain Time is 3:00am Sydney time! Email/TH-cam works!
Great show. I've made every mistake you shared and more. My medical issue was that I had to remove my fake fingernails because nail fungus started growing under them. So, I started practicing using finger picks until I can put the fake nails back on, (in a week or so). I might as well work on playing "dobro" since I'm using the finger picks anyway. A big win out of a small loss!
Grats on 200!!!
Congrats Tony on #200. So glad you covered the mistakes. I really needed to refocus and get my daily routine back into a concise - manageable - fun time. Keep on keeping on!
Congrats on episode 200 - also, way to go Dennis. That's really inspiring!
I would add another "mistake"...keeping your guitar(s) in their case(s). Sure, I know, the case is the safest place for a guitar. So let's put it in the case, then an outer, hermetically sealed case, then in a vault, bury the vault in the back yard, and cover it with a hefty layer of cement. Now it's "safe" as all get out! I have at least one guitar (three in my office) out and on a stand (or on a wall hanger) in every living space in my home, and the result is that I practice/play for that 10 minutes you mentioned AT LEAST 10 TIMES A DAY! If you have it out and available, you will play it. If you have to dig it out of the closet, excavate it from the case, get set up, and then have to reverse that process at the end of your session...well, there went your 10 minutes down the drain. And yes, I carefully monitor and control the humidity/heat levels in the home to protect them from climate issues. The point is a guitar does NOT belong in it's case...it belongs in your hands. By the way, as a result of this I have become the world's okayest guitarist! Got the t shirt to prove it!
#5 you're right. So very true.
Thanks Tony 🎶🎶🎶
Congrats on 200! Have enjoyed you, and the ride. Thru lockdown, childbirth, and the crew changes. Not to mention the Blackhawks being in the tank. You push on, and it's inspiring.
Thank you.
you are an amazing player
lots of love
...Nah, he's got a stunt double - some guy called Noah. Notice how you only ever see the fretboard in close-up without his face in shot?
Outstanding advice! Have fun and play.
Thank you Tony for all your shows. I always listen to your Tuesday shows and enjoy each one. Today it is raining heavily in East TN so I have some new music to listen to. 🎶💜. Your five points at the start of the show hit home also 😉.
Speaking of Metronome on your phone... a friend turned me on to Drum Beats.. it's a metronome beat that sounds like a drummer so it's far less annoying and can even blend into your playing.
congrats Tony on 200.your show onTuesday is a must see for me anyway.i really appreciate that
Congrats on 200 shows! Keep up the GREAT work.
Congratulations on Episode 200! It has been a fun journey and thoroughly enjoyed! Oh - and this was another great episode!
For Toby, trigger point therapy might help Brian
I want to see Tony's comprehensive top 100
I watch your videos religiously every Tuesday...thank you. You need to check out this You Tube video that just appeared in my cue. Memphis '69 Country Blues Festival features some incredible performances by Bukka White, Johnny Winter, a very young John Fahey, and many others. Unfortunately it's pretty much limited to one song per act...I wanted so much more.
As a Blackhawks fan from Illinois, I am dying to know if your sweater is for Versteeg, Rozsival, Lankinen, or does it represent someone from way back?
I met Billy Strings he came into the shop I used to work for a couple years ago
Tony-- a few shows back you recommended M-20 thumb picks. You appear to have large hands. I have medium size hands and I find the M-20 a very tight fit. Did I mistake your recommendation? Thanks. a happy Music Villa customer from Stevensville MT
Yikes! 200 AT Shows! Tuesdays have become my favorite day of the week(well, almost). Keep it going. BTW, choosing the best acoustic blues album is an impossible task but thanks for trying.
“Because he barffed on everyone”
Tony may have had to pick up his sick kid that Tuesday 😂
Hey Tony! Question about the metronome exercise: I wrote a piece in 6/8 time, but because I am weird, there are a couple measures that are in 7/8 at the end of a phrase. How do I practice my metronome exercises? I like the different tone of the downbeat, and the extra beat in those 7/8 measures really throws me off. Help!?
If your fiend does lose the use of his left hand, I suggest learning bass guitar by plucking the string with his right index finger, and playing the note with his middle finger. That is how my lead guitar player did it because he had no left arm.
A top 100 acoustic blues albums sounds fantastic.
Great video, you are a cool dude, I’m a new subscriber. This is the perfect channel for the guitar playing I’m interested in. Thank you for all the great videos.
I think I would like Tony's Top 100 way more than any Top 100 from Rolling Stone.
be nice.... play hockey {cap }?
Congratulation for double century sir
where can I get a copy of that swell hat?
you’re making guitar playing so much fun! great advices!
People ask me how I find time for guitar I say “ I don’t I find time for everything else “
Who is the acoustic guitar G.O.A.T.?
Hi everyone. How are all my guitar playing hero's doing? Yes, that's you guys. I just wanted to say that although I get frustrated sometimes because I can't play like the professionals do, I do have fun and enjoy myself and I also feel proud of myself when I learn a new song. It is amazing the talent that is in the guitar playing community and I prefer watching the amateur guitar playing videos than the professionals ones. but hey, that's just me. I can't wait to hear more from the community, it keeps me playing, having fun and I also learn a lot. Thanks guys.
maybe you should let the people who watch vote on there top ten !!!!
you should grow out your hair think it'd suit ya! hahah but this is a great lesson thanks mate!!!
#LGRW
I bought a dreadnought then I bought a 000. Wow, the difference. What was hard on the cannon was so much easier on the pea-shooter. Eric Clapton's signature guitar is a 000. I wonder if Clapton, Hendricks and Jimmy Page are pants guitarists when they play a cannon?
@@andrewchords9295 - Were the opening bars to 'Stairway To Heaven' played on a dreadnought or a 000? Did Hendricks record anything with a dreadnought? What did Clapton use to make 'Thorn Tree' or Dylan to make the entire 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid' album?
@@andrewchords9295 - 000 is smaller, easier to play than a dreadnought, pilgrim.
@@andrewchords9295 ...Scientifically proven fact. Eight out of ten cats prefer 000s.