If you are just starting out on the guitar and like fingerstyle guitar, you should take this course. Comes complete with a step by step study guide and encouragement. Ask my students, I don't assume anything nor leave anything out. Once you get the hang of the right hand (which for most people is the "coordinated hand,") the easy 1 fingered chords on the left hand will be a welcome relief to learning the standard chords which can take months for a lot of beginners. The goal here is to get you playing guitar as quickly as possible, and not looking at your guitar leaning against a wall in your house or wishing you can play. Let's do this right now!!! Let me know how I'm doing (and you too) by commenting below! bob
I'm in my 60s, and I've tried learning to play guitar on a few occasions in the past decades (I used to play piano). No luck! However, I've just tried your first lesson, and it's going great! That fact that you go so slow and repeat things--and that you don't try to teach chords right off the bat--are making a big difference for me. Also, I've always had problems with placing my fingers on the frets--I usually got a muted sound or touched two strings instead of one. But with your instruction on how to hold the thumb and the finger on the fret, I'm getting the correct sound for once. I'm excited to learn more. Thanks so much for your great lessons and patience.
Hey Googley Eyed (love that name!) Thanks for taking the lessons and I'm very happy to hear that they helped. I had a feeling that something like this song would be a great "Gateway" to playing guitar.. and don't worry, one step at a time,, the chords will come. When you get finished with this, please comment, either on this video or another and I'll send you to more songs (2 fingered chords!)... Thanks again and happy pickin' ! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons I haven't found any fingerstyle teacher around me. I came here. Tried and made my fingerstyle cover myself... Just trial and error stuff. Now that I've found you, I can now have a nice teacher teaching me nice stuff! I'll go the step by step way, finally!
Thank you for commenting here and very happy that you are learning here. Perfect since I'm really all about creativity and trying new things. Hopefully what's happening here will help!!! Thanks again!! bob
No joke, this is the best guitar lesson I have ever had. I've never picked up a guitar before, so the way he explained this and how patient he was plus the repetition of playing notes really helped me pick it up quick. It was a fun lesson and I'm finally starting to learn, thanks so much 🤘
Hi Celeste K, thank you for the kind words and it sure sounds like you are able to play the pattern which I am very happy about! Yes, guitar is all about doing the reps... got to give your hands the time to gain the muscle memory. If you need help with anything here, let me know. Wishing you a great 2021 on your guitar!! bob
Very true. I did not think of this kind of excellent teaching. I am very encouraged. Been practicing 3 /4 time signature and having 4/4 very difficult to move .... I trust by a week's practice I will be a better student
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I know they take a lot of time but I wanted you to know that you are making a difference. I've watched most of your videos and they have been very useful. Thank you!
Hey Mark, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons on this channel. Very happy to hear that they helped! I'm trying to get back into the swing of things and hope to have some more videos out soon. All the best- bob
I'll be 70 years old soon. I started playing the guitar 46 years ago hilly billy style strumming. Self taught and with help from friends learning some chords from them. I can't afford to attend guitar classes those days and there wasn't internet available. I stopped playing for about 31 years ago and now I wish to pick it up again but learning the fingerpicking style. Today whilst serving the internet I found your site which was quite interesting and without any hesitation I am now subscribing. I would like to learn it as fast as I can. God willing I think I will be able to. Tks
Hey Wahab, from one hillbilly to another. This is a hillbilly pattern really, very close to Merle Travis style or what Chet did on the guitar. Glad you found this channel!!! God willin' and the creek don't rise, hope you will continue!! bob!
you described me. I een gave guitar away, I was never any better than level ne, but now we have the Internet, I'm ready to get back to being a beginner all over again. I need a small guitar what do you recommend?
@@lilstkngal Also, you could get a parlor guitar which is also a 3/4 size guitar. They are all iver Amazon for cheap. I picked up a Feixiang and it was surprisingly high quality for the price Wait till there is a sale.
Bob Harris is the best guitar teacher for me. I don’t know music, never played a guitar and in my 50s. Somehow Bob has an easy way to explain in detail how to best play a guitar. Normally I get frustrated easily if I don’t hear results quickly but somehow with his beginners lessons I just got hooked to keep and keep practicing maybe because my guitar sounded good from his first lesson, that was encouraging and exciting. I am on my first weeks learning guitar with Bob and I am looking forward to continue for years to come. Thank you Bob!
Hi Luis... WOW...!!! what can I even say. This is so nice of you to write such a kind letter, and it's letters like this that keep me going, which hasn't been that easy for me in the last few years. I think most people give up because it is frustrating. Frustration is a major part of the guitar. Some days it's all there and other days you don't even know why you are trying to play. The main thing is to love the sound of the music and enjoy it. Very happy to have you as my student and please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing any time.!!! Happy Pickin' !! bob
I got my guitar just yesterday, and now I can play around with this fingerpicking pattern and try out random notes confidently. I find this style to be so calming, it's really helping with my anixiousness during these strange times. Thank you so much for your videos!
Hi turtles2go, glad you are playing guitar and yes, very calming the fingerpicking.. Since you just started out, watch this video as well- this will help with making clear notes on the left hand: th-cam.com/video/PAjXnxy1w6s/w-d-xo.html If you need help with anything please let me know! All the best and happy (calm) pickin' !! bob
I am an absolute hopeless beginner who can't grasp very easily but your videos help a lottt!!! Picked up the guitar since like an hour ago and already learnt one song from your video! Now I'm going on a marathon spree on your channel!! Thank you for helping people like me who are very slow beginner's 🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️ Thank youuu
Hey Prashik 2703.. I'm so glad to hear that the lessons are helping and you are on the music marathon spree!! There's nothing like a little success I say to motivate a person. Guitar can be so frustrating and anyone who say's it's not is not a guitar player- armature or pro.. But when it's good, it's beyond joy. Wishing you a great guitar day and beyond.. If you ever need help, just let me know! bob
Hey Earl, minor detail... ha ha).. hope you are able to get one. There's some good cheep guitars that I've seen at Guitar Center- kind of surprised they were as good for the money. Maybe someone will get you a guitar for Christmas... ! All the best and thanks for watching. bob
@@Hopinmypony Thank you for the kind words- so appreciated and nice to hear once in a while! You stay well and hope you are having some fun with your guitar!! All the best!!! bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons actually my aunt bought me a guitar for Christmas and I was legit shookt. And I've been trying to learn how to play the guitar using TH-cam. I was trying to learn fingerstyle by searching some with those tabs on screen. I should've watched this first
This is the only lesson so far that I can actually understand! I'm left-handed and play the guitar upside down, so I tend to have trouble understanding what people do in their tutorials. This one goes nice and slow and thoroughly explains everything. Thanks a lot!
Hey Ocean Breeze, thank you for taking the lesson here and very happy it helped. I hope you also got the free study guide that goes along with it. I've done a few left handed lessons but the people that we're left handed complained that they are used to learning from right handers... (go figure).All the best and thanks again!!! bob
Hi Vanessa, congrats on the new guitar- very exciting!! You are in a good place if you like fingerpicking and glad you found my channel. Wishing you lots of fun guitar playing 2021!! If you need any help, please don't hesitate to let me know! bob!
BEST explanation EVER about fingers position and COUNTING way. I could understand counting 4 using AND Note, Nobody had explained the way you have done. I was able to play this basic exercise. I am finally learning because your MASTER CLASS way to teach. Thanks a lot MR.
Hi Marco, thank you so much for the kind words and mainly, I'm very happy that the lessons are helping! I am not a schooled teacher and perhaps that is a good thing, as all I care about is if you are able to play the pattern (seemed the easiest way I could explain it). Now I'm hoping you will continue with the whole series and more fingerpicking as each course goes a little further with the degree of difficulty. There's also a free study guide on this course that will help a lot with more videos that are not public on TH-cam- (e mail me in case you didn't find the link- acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com) If you need any help, please let me know. Thank you Marco, you just made my day!! Happy day to you too!! bob
Out of all the videos I've come across, yours are my favourite. I really enjoy the muscle memory aspect of repeating the picking slowly as you count. Thank you for making me love learning guitar again!
Hey Gee, thank you so much for the kind words and really happy to hear that the lessons helped! Sounds like you got the idea of going slow with the muscle memory stuff. Glad it all made sense!! Happy pickin" and if you need help let me know... !! bob
Trying to relearn how to play acoustic, been decades, came across your vids and I must say you are by far my favorite "teacher". Your style is so simplistic and friendly, I appreciate that!
Hi Ms Tassamo, thank you for the kind words and for taking the lessons! I'm glad you are back on the guitar after a few decades... I think even though it's been a long time, the experience is still inside you and just a matter of playing again.. I am wishing you a very happy guitar year 2021, please let me know if you need any help or just want to tell me how it's going!! Thanks again :) bob!!
@@Ladygamer2084, I am happy to help and glad you are enjoying the videos (which there are a lot here on my channel- th-cam.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.html . New one's are coming soon too!! Thank you and happy guitar to you!! bob
Hi Ruth, sorry for the delay as I have been away from my computer for a week- Hoping you are having continued good pickin' on your guitar!! All the best and thanks for your kind words!! bob
Wow! You are amazing. I was having a hard time trying to find a teacher on TH-cam that keeps the lesson for fingerstyle together. But not only that you make it so easy to understand. Thank you. For taking the time to show people that anything can be done. Just take the time to do it right. God bless you.
Hey Gekko, great to hear from you and glad you found this channel! You are so right- anything can be done, including fingerpicking!! God Bless you too, and please keep me posted with how you are progressing! All the best- bob
Thank you so much for this video! I absolutely love your simple and easy beginner methods of teaching! I feel like I'm actually in the room while you teach me in person when I watch your videos, they're amazing! Liked and subscribed x
Hi Porsha, Thank you for taking the lessons with me- very happy that they helped! And yes, trying to create a one on one atmosphere which I think helps. Hope you also got the study guide which also has more videos. Just e mail me if you didn't get it and I will send (acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com ) Thanks again and happy pickin' !! bob
I'm starting to realise that to make faster progress I need to go slower. And I have everything I need- a tuned guitar, I can count, and my fingers occasionally do what they need to. Appreciate the videos, Bob.
Hey Alan, yea, you got it with going slow is actually faster. Simply because you are giving your fingers a chance to catch up to your brain. Also too, and I'm guessing you know this... doing a little each day is better than a lot one day and then waiting a week. You won't remember what you did last week and have to start over again. Hope you are having fun with all this!! Thanks and happy pickin' !! bob
Wow really enjoyed this lesson. Had my guitar for 40 years not played it since I was a teenager and I found it in my dads wardrobe. Had it re-stringed and starting all over again. I wasn’t good in the first place. Thank you so much for going slow for us beginners. Really love it. X
Hey Karen, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons with me! Hope that guitar will be okay, sometimes when you don't play it for years it gets difficult to play. In the study guide I do have a little info about guitars and ease of playing. I hope this will help! All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
HI Yhen Div, great to hear from you and very happy that you are learning guitar and like the lessons! I have a lot of lessons here and you can go to the channel homepage or the playlists and see what I have- all fingerpicking for beginners. th-cam.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.html here is the playlist series : th-cam.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.html/playlists thank you and hope you enjoy more!! bob
Hi Bob, I finally got to open a new google account, so that I can & did like & subscribe to your Videos & lessons, here, instead of messaging through my email yippee for me!!! I also found this site, to start out with the one finger chords & from what I've watched so far, I believe that I will now be able to actually play songs & not just patterns!! Your wonderful way of teaching each step, with the patience of a saint & encouraging mentoring to keep working at it all, is awesome for someone that has never played an instrument before, & is now 65 years old!!! Thank you, thank you for taking the time, expense & commitment to creating this site. May God bless you, as you have blessed all of us beginners to keep following our dream to play guitar hugs to you
Hi Kathleen, WOW!! I'm so glad that you got the account and are all set with everything!! Sometimes it seems like all I do is fight with technology. Saturday I was all ready to post a new video and disaster struck... ended up getting it resolved but a day late. O well. I am very happy that you are playing, and that is they goal!! I am thrilled to help. !! I always look forward to hearing from you and letting me know that this all helps... it keeps me going!! All the best and blessings to you too!!! And of course- happy pickin' !! let me know anytime how you are doing!! bob
hey,this is the first time I've ever picked a guitar . This lesson helped me a lot ,I am finally starting to learn. Thanks for all your patience ,these videos are awesome!
Hey jamessluvr., thank you for taking the lessons here and the kind words---... I'm glad they helped. Wishing you a great New Year 2024 with a lot more guitar!! bob
Hi Bill I just completed the lesson that one was pretty easy for me thanks to doing that other lesson I practised on I got the melody down pretty quick I am not trying to go fast and taking things very slow I don’t want to get ahead of myself and get too confident I know I am still just a beginner so I’m taking it slow and learning along with you I am very excited to do this with you and I am going to go onto the next video of the series and hopefully I’ll be able to actually play a whole song and it will all be thanks to you :) :) I will upload all of my progress when I’m done the series
WOW!! I think this is why your dad wanted you to play!! Take your time, no hurry but when you are ready it will be nice to watch your video!! Again, thank you for commenting and most important, following through with all this!! Great going!!! Have a great evening and I'll talk with you soon!! bob
I love this channel so much! I discovered it a week ago and it has been so helpful for me! I love how you respond to everyone no matter when and you are so positive! You have earned another subscriber! Thank you!
Hi Olivia, wow, you are so nice - this comment just made my day!! I'm very happy that you are playing guitar and it sounds like the lessons are helping! Please keep me posted - Happy pickin' and have a great day!! bob
Yes bob! Thanks for this. Tried so many tutorials and they just frustrated me. Talked to much crap. I found lessons were all about them liking the sound of their own voice than actually getting down to teaching guitar. Your 1st lesson was brilliant. Going to keep practising that for a day then 2nd lesson tomorrow. Really happy and excited about it! Thanks bob. :)
Hi IEvoMystic, wow, thank you for the kind words- very happy to hear that the lessons are helping!!!!. All the best and happy pickin' in 2020- year of the fingerstyle guitar!! let me know how it goes- write me anytime... bob!
There are actually decent acoustic guitars on ebay for 45 dollars. Also on Amazon as well between $60 -$120 and up. I picked up a Yamaha for $120.00 and a good chinese acoustic that normally sold for $120 for only $15 bucks 🤩😁 (need to sand sound the frets though but still good. Just look up how to on TH-cam). P.S. There is a guy here on TH-cam. Guitar max I, think. He is muscular, early 30's and has long black hair. He does reviews on cheap but good guitars. That 45 dollar guitar is in there. Good luck 🎸😁!
Hey Gentlegiant6585- great to hear from you and sounds like you found some nice guitars for yourself! I'm not familiar with Guitar Max but will check out- sounds interesting... thanks for the cool info!! all the best- bob
Hi Dyan, thank you again, just answered you on another video. This series is easier than the other (Fingerpicking For Beginners) so this is the one I recommend to start with first. Do you already play guitar? :)
Yes I do...but I really want to learn nice plucking or fingerpicking guitar play. Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate this lesson from you. :). God bless you Bob.
Hi Dyan, get this pattern down first and play it steady. The real trick to fingerstyle guitar is getting in a groove with it, to make simple things sound nice. If you already know other chords, the first note you play with this pattern in each measure is the root note of the chord. So a G chord is a G note, 3 frets up on the 6th string..An A chord is open 5th string, D chord is open 4th string, C chord 3 frets up 5th stringC note). etc., The cool thing about this style is, the pattern doesn't change, just the strings we pluck. Hope this helps and God Bless you too Dyan!!
I am amazed by the way you show it for completely beginners !! Many people out there can not be so analytical and slow execution. It makes me feel you are next to me!! Thanks for the opportunity 🙂🙂
Hi Friendofnature, thank you for taking the lessons here and I'm very happy they are helping! Yes, trying to make it like you are taking a personal lesson (I'm glad it's working!). Happy guitar 2021 and if you need any help, please let me know! bob
Hey Bob, I've been hopping-around some of your first six lessons in your Beginners Series and I'm impressed. When I click-though to the the Study Guide page, I see a "Supercharged" series of beginner lessons. I also see that you mentioned in a few comment responses that you had created "updated" lessons, so I want to be sure I start on your most recent, updated series of lessons. Would you be kind enough to link me to your latest-and-greatest beginners fingerstyle series? Thanks very much! -Robin
Good morning Robin! Great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here. Yes, new website with the updated version of this series is now at fingerpickingwithbob.com . I am currently moving all my courses there now and excited to finally have a website that has more learning features. Wishing you all the best and hope to see you there (we also have a guitar community page).. If you need any help you can always email me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com .. happy pickin' !! bob
This is the best for a beginner who has never played a guitar. After many many searches to find video that will actually get me started I found this. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Hi Julie, great to hear from you and even better that you found my channel! I am so glad this is helping. Lots more videos on my channel about beginner fingerpicking so , I hope you will keep going. All the best and let me know how it goes any time. bob!
Hi Iconic_Flower Girl, how many times I thought the same thing. With a serious injury back in 1990 to my left hand, I didn't think I would ever be able to move my ring and pinky fingers again. I did a lot of healthy things instead of surgery (glad I didn't go that route). They move now, not as well, but playing guitar helps. Your coordination will come if you can do a little bit every day- just small amounts. The key is not to get ahead of yourself and feel the reward with small progress. Over time you will be able to do things on the guitar that were not possible today- those are the milestones that I and everyone else that plays look forward to. Wishing you the best and hope you keep going... bob!
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thanks! I'm really inspired to play guitar. Btw, is fingerstyle an easy method of playing guitar compared to the other methods?
@@cat90yearsago58 It's easier on the left hand because mostly you don't have to play the full chords like you would need to for strumming. The right hand (which is usually the coordinated hand for most) is more difficult than strumming but very do-able if you learn in steps and go slow. Happy guitar day and if you need help, just let me know! bob
You are welcome @@cat90yearsago58 . Hopefully you have the study guide as that is most helpful. Just e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and I will send... bob!
I have spent several hours for 2 weeks watching and trying out tutorials. Bit my long fingernails off and may have pulled out tufts of hair. Finally you come along with your excellent teaching method. The tips of my finger hurt however my nails and hair thank you.
Hi Sheila, thank you for letting me know that your nails and hair are okay (was about to recommend 'biotin" ha ha.. As far as the fingertips, they will stop hurting less and less as you develop some callouses (this is normal- about 3 weeks of playing 15 minutes every day). Best to not overdo it in one sitting. Did you get the free study guide for this course? If not, please e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and I will send it to you. It has a lot more inside than what's on youtube. Wishing you a happy guitar, hair and fingernail weekend!! bob
Bob, I snorted what I was drinking out my nose when I read the "biotin" comment. Fingertips still hurt however I am not about to give up. Yes, I do have the study guide. How cool you actually take time to read and respond to your viewers.
@@sheilaf5732 ha ha ha ha ha!! My hair has thinned terrible over the last couple years so biotin actually does help. At least I'm not combing out my hair like before. I just responded to another message of yours with the fingertip issue... I hope something there will help. Wishing you a happy day Sheila !!! bob
Just wowwww... All the videos I have watched before juste discourage me, had the impression i will never be able to do it..... And now, because of your videos, I just played my first guitar song :D soooo happy! Thank you verry much. (p.s. Sorry for my english, I speak french)
Hi Sandra, so so glad this lesson helped and yes, sometimes it sure does feel that learning videos go too fast or leave a lot out. Happy pickin' !! bob!
Good eves sir... I've practicing guitar instrument and almost I've use strumming only... And now by your knowledge and wisdom Gods gave you.... I'm also benefiting in it...and it's really works thank you so much 😊😊😊😊 and always updating your tutorial ❤❤
Hi Rocella, thank you for taking the lesson here and happy that it is helping you learn fingerpicking guitar. And yes, the new updated course for these lessons are now at my new website fingerpickingwithbob.com . I'm wishing you a great 2024 on your guitar!!! bob
Hello Bob, as I told you in my email, I have only been reading your info and watching your videos until my guitar comes and using old guitar to understand the importance of repetition in our learning eg correct position of guitar for easy reach... works, thumb placement...works and im so excited to be learning from you. Others just confuse me with too much info but you are clear and straight to the point so thank you. Jewel
Hey Jewel,, there's a lot to know but the focus here as you are probably seeing is on playing. As we get into the lessons more, will start to introduce some more music theory, but not to overwhelm you. One thing at a time!! ha ha... Can't wait for that SG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow I'm so thankfull to u sir u have the heart by helping others like me..I' love to play guitars but I don't know how and thanks for this simple way to start I love it so much God bless u sir...
Hey Enteng, thank you and God's Blessings to You as well, and sorry for the delay, as it's busy season for musicians and I'm performing a lot. Hope you will continue with the guitar lessons and wishing you all the best..!!! bob
Hey C, thank you for taking the lessons here. The full (and free) course is now on my website (fingerpickingwithbob.com) with the study guide now underneath each of the video lessons. If you need any help, please let me know. Happy pickin' and glad you are enjoying it so far! bob
Hi Daniel, thank you for taking the lessons here and glad you found my site. I am wishing you all the best with your fingerpicking and if you need any help, please let me know.. Happy pickin' !! bob
Hi BIBLE SNAPSHOTS, great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words. I hope the rest of the course is as easy for you and wishing you all the best! bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Wow, thanks Bob for your reply. I watched a great deal of videos and yours was by far the best for beginners in my humble opinion. I look forward to watching more of your videos. I have an acoustic guitar too! lol Thank you for taking the time to teach. God bless
Hi @BIBLESnapshotsChallenge , I'm so happy the lessons are helping! I don't know if you found my new website (fingerpickingwithbob.com ) but over there I just put up the unabridged version of this course with the study notes and updates. You are welcome to take it over there. Wishing you more happy guitar and God's Blessings too! bob
Hi Automobiles Africa, thank you for taking the lessons here and I hope you will continue to play! Thank you for these kind words... I am trying my best to make this a personal one on one experience and it's so nice to hear that you felt I was successful. If you need help don't hesitate to write me okay... All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
was trying to learn fingerstyle but couldn’t develop much.i Checked many channels but still they couldn’t help much. I became so hopeless untill i found your channel. Finally, a channel where i learn how to use my damn fingers. Amazing work mate. Keep it up.❤
Hi Shahin Islam, great to hear from you and very happy that you found my channel and it helped! I know- so many videos and channels to go through. I think that's the tough part but at least you are here now. Lots of videos here plus this is only lesson 1 of 12 where we learn 3 more easy chords and I will go over what strings to pluck for each. Finally, a song as well throughout will will learn. Thank you again and happy 2021- year of the guitar!! bob
After having to stop lessons 22 years ago due to lack of finances and becoming a single parent, here I am ready to try again, now the children have left home and I have time for me once more. Have sat watching your videos and feel confident with how you explain and the pace, that i shall soon be back to where i left off in 1994. Thank you.
Hi Julz, sorry for the delay in getting back to you, as I thought I already wrote to you (but something went wrong). Good going on learning guitar, and isn't it great now to have some time to do it!! Good luck, and if you need any help, just let me know... Hopefully my messages will come in a timely fashion!! Have a feeling you will do great!!! All the best!! bob
Bob, You give me Hope! I love that you slow down so I can actually see and hear what your doing instead of speeding up. You have a loyal follower.Thanks!
Hey Robert, great to have you here and glad you are learning guitar! Thank you for taking the lessons with me and please keep me posted with your progress.!! All the best!! bob
This is very helpful. My family was blessed with a guitar and we are all learning to play. You make this so much easier for us. Thank you for all your time and hard work. And awesome lessons
Hi Katherine, great to hear from you and glad you are adding more blessings to the family guitar- I'm happy to help! Wishing you a great year 2021 in music! bob
I got my guitar for my birthday a couple of days ago, I instantly said, I can't play it!! watching your videos I learned in 12 minutes!! thank you!! - Olivia
Hi Olivia, thank you for taking the lesson and wow, new guitar one day and next you are playing it! Hope you will continue with the course and more of the courses here. Keep me posted with your progress!! bob
more patience but its so fantastic once I slowed down and decided to just do it exactly!!! as you say and not rush ahead .Thanks again I'm finally living my fingerpicking dream
Hey Kerri,, sounds like you got the drill down! Basically these videos speed by (can't make a 2 hour video here on TH-cam and put the audience to sleep). So I do recommend going back over it all and taking one section at a time and doing a lot of reps. Since this fingerpicking is like juggling, it does take some time to get the coordination down. The goal here is to not use your brain so much and get your hands to remember how to automatically do it (muscle memory). But like I said, it sounds like you know the drill!! Let me know if you need any help as well... (but you are doing fantastic!).... happy pickin' !!! YEAH!!!!
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thanks so much sorry for my late reply i've been Illinois have been getting guilt lessons and he wants me to do it a different way but i've held firm ,i've come this far and its too confusing to throw in a new way, he can teach me strumming or how to read music or tab but I'm happy with how you teach it and yes i've figured its very much about going back and doing things very slowly over and over ,I always rush ahead then wonder why i've missed bits ....so finally im doing the drill
@@keidwyn Hi Kerri, it's great to hear from you and don't worry about being late here.. just glad you are still playing. Very interesting about your experience with the private instructor but everyone has their own method of teaching I guess. You are so right about going back over things again and slow.. These videos can only be a certain length on TH-cam and in reality, the "one size fits all" thing is not so good for a lot of people. As an aside, I'm now doing 1 on 1 coaching and custom courses for my students- (songs they want to learn etc., ) on my new website. I don't know if you received the study guide for this course but if not, you could e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and will send it to you. Keep me posted and happy guitar week!! bob
Great: you're picking up an old girl where it is. Your calm and patient way to convey to learn is somehow teaching a n d soothing in one. I just play the super slow way for minutes, and feel relaxed. My brain will tell my body...and I guess, one of your lessons will be the last I will do before going to sleep. Thank you so much for that amazing opportunity!
Hi meTermorphose, I can see that you are taking a test drive around the site. This is actually the easier of the two courses and the first one I recommend to take. But the chords (or lack there of) is going to be beneath your level. I still think it will help. Also too, if you want the free study guide, you can email me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and will send.. Have a great night!! bob
@@metermorphose glad you are still here (that's great!!!) Hope you had a good weekend and are having some soothing time on your guitar!!!! Thanks for keeping me posted and just let me know any time you need some help or have a question... Wishing you a happy week!! bob
Bob...thanks for the lesson man! Just bought a beautiful Martin D15. Had my first lesson at Sweetwater...I’m positive you’re familiar with the name. I’m learning more off of you than my teacher, and he was taught by Loretta Lynn’s teacher...You’re very good at teaching.
HEy Barking Shark, thank you so much for the kind words!! Wow, wish I could have started on a Martin guitar!! Good for you!!.. Please keep me posted and chime in - let me know how you are doing... All the best!! bob... (yes sweetwater... very familiar).
Hi Davina I.a. Great to hear from you and glad you found my channel. I hope you continue to do well and thank you for taking the lessons with me. Happy pickin' !! bob
Hey Josh, great to hear from you...everything is well here. Hope you guys are doing good! Yes, this is easy... actually an easier version of Fingerpicking For Beginners which I though would help getting rank beginners started with an easy song. Thanks again Josh, hope you are playing a bunch!!
Great to hear and yeah it's all good no song is never to easy always something new to pick up and learn I'll be sending an update video to you very soon I've been very busy indeed haha but I have some questions which I know you'll be able to help me with speak soon
Hi Sharan, great to hear from you and glad the lessons are helping... Yes , slow and steady... wins every time on the guitar... !!! All the best and happy pickin!! bob
I've been reading all the comments and you answered them so patiently. it's so nice of you 👍👍👍. and. your such a good teacher.. thanks for your time .. I'm learning 👍👍👍
Hello Normal, great to hear from you and thanks for taking the lesson. VERY HAPPY you are learning guitar and will help you of course!! Please go slow and have fun!! Thanks again! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS BOB... From the Philippines...I already subscribed your channel.. I'm having fun at the same time I'm learning.. thanks to you🙋🙋🙋👍👍👍
Hey Mike, great to hear from you and glad you are back! I took song requests a couple months ago and finished 2 out of 60. So I am way behind but am getting requests for Christmas songs now as well. This is a good one... I wrote it down but can't promise (but will try). Hope you will keep going on the guitar but it's good sometimes to take a break. Have a great guitar week!!
Hi Ana, sorry for the delay but I'm back. Great that the lessons are helping- glad you are here.!! If you ever need help just let me know. happy pickin' !! bob
I just read from the comment that you still answer the questions after 4 years😂 that's why I'm here just subscribed, just letting you know that I just bought my first guitar❤️ and thankyou for this very precise tutorial 🥰 be safe from covid! We are still in lockdown that's why I have plenty to watch and plenty to ask LMAO 😂🤣thank you in advanced 😁
Hey kjvc, great to hear from you and Congrats on the new guitar! .. I'm glad you found my channel and yes, I'm here to help so, anytime fire away with the questions (ha ha). Guessing you are somewhere in Europe as I've heard it got worst there- Just one request though- .I hope you don't quit playing guitar after the lockdown is over :) Wishing you the best and safety too- keep me posted okay! bob
I have been practicing for a while now but I’ve struggled with strumming. I’ve always enjoyed listening to finger-style guitar and the instructions here are so very well explained that I’m going to dive in a give it a try. Fantastic job! You must have some experience teaching…you’re great at it. Thanks for all the work.
Hey Rick, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lesson and the kind words. Actually there's some easier aspects to fingerpicking- as example, not having to play full chords in many cases. I also think it's an easier way for a beginner to make music quicker. I'm glad to help and I hope you get the free study guide too which has more videos for this series ( not posted here). You can e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com if you don't see the link in the description area. Wishing you a great new year 2022 on your guitar!! bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I have the guide thanks. My wife has never picked up a guitar in her life and last night I taught her the 6, 4, 2-3, 4, the 5, 4, 2-3, 4 and the 4, 3, 1-2, 3 fingerpicking I saw in one of your other videos. She picked it up very quickly so we have both decided to follow along with the remainder in the series. You’ll never believe how much easier they are to follow than literally any other videos I’ve ever watched. You get a 10+ out of 10 from me. I’m very grateful to have found them. Happy New Year!
@@CharlesvilleNS wow!! that is so awesome that your wife is picking this so quickly. How cool is both of you playing together!!! Thank you both for actually taking the lesson and working on it, as it seems a lot of people these days only have 1 minute to become a guitar master (ha ha). I've been at it for 55 years and I'm still trying. I'm glad you have the study guide and just holler at me if you need any help. BTW, I'm looking now and didn't answer your one of your questions. I am a studio musician and record producer for my living and guitar lessons are fairly new for me (since 2014). I really love it because it's such a thrill to hear from someone that they are able to play, I can't even describe the feeling- your comments a great start to the new year for me!! bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I am 64 yrs old and my wife is one day older. I recently retired and finished building a 16’x24’ music loft above my carpentry hobby workshop. I have my guitar and a keyboard up there. I want to give my grandchildren the gift of music enjoyment and appreciation so it’s just as much for them as it is for me. I’d love to show you a picture of it sometime. It’s my happy spot. I’ll have to post a link to my youtube channel so you can see the loft and if I’m brave enough a video of my finger picking so far. Happy New Year! :-)
@@CharlesvilleNS Hey Rick, I'm just a couple years behind you (62). My studio is my cave so to speak and I think it's great you got your place as well. You can e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com - would love to see it. I built my studio but that was years ago (don't know if I'd be up to it now). Would love to get a video of you playing too- (when you're ready of course). Thanks Rick, we keep in touch- great to know you!! bob
i always wanted to play fingerstyle and your video are amazing the way you describe none other youtuber are like that so, i bought the guitar week ago and it's freaking amazing what i am learning from you. I am a self-learner to broke to pay for guitar lesson so, i stay at cybercafe to see video...Thank you Once again for the lesson
Hi Again Sinister, I am glad you found my channel and the lessons are helping you learn guitar. Before TH-cam, you had to either buy a book or take paid lessons so, this really is a great way to share music and learn. Hope you will continue to have fun too!! All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
Hi Ann, I was away without internet all week and just got back home, so very sorry for the delay.. I'm very happy to hear that the lessons are helping (and fun too!)- glad you are playing guitar!!! Wishing you a happy guitar weekend and thanks again!! bob
You really want to play guitar? You gotta commit yourself cos this guy can't play it for you but you Will learn here!! I've tried may tutorials an this guy is totally the one if you know nothing an truly are just to begin. I watched half way an just repeated, repeated, repeated, until I got the hang of it then, carried on. I can't stress enough how this guy, really will get you playing. I never thought I would ever be able to do this cos guitar, for me, seems so very hard an I'm not saying it's very easy but I can an I am, really playing now. I can't read music an never thought I would get it. STAY HERE, STAY COMMITTED, YOU CAN AN WILL SUCCEED !!!!! I can't thank this guy enough, its like he is sitting in the room with me an truly cares to get me playing. Blimey this is only the first lesson!!!!!!, imagine what I WILL be able to achieve as we go on further!! Thank you so much for doing this, I'm so very grateful an glad I found you cos I was just giving up.. ❤️❤️🎸🎸🎶
Hi Angie, wow,,, what a letter! This should definitely get a highlight !!! Like you said, I can't play the guitar for you but I can try real hard to get you to! All I ask is that people will play the guitar a little each day and enjoy listening to the music that will come from creating it yourself. It's a wonderful thing and totally good for you in so many ways, mind, body and spirit. Please keep me posted on how you are doing with it all, and hope you were able to get the free study guide that goes with these lessons.. All the best and continued Happy Pickin' !! bob
Is there a current spot in 2024 to download the study guide? The link provided doesn’t seem to work. These lessons are fabulous and just what I have been searching for. Thanks!
Hi mythokki, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here with me. If you go to my new website fingerpickingwithbob.com, you can take the full course which now has the study guide material underneath the lessons. Lots of important/helpful stuff that isn't covered on TH-cam. Wishing you all the best on your guitar 2024 and if you need any help, just let me know. bob
Hi Luis, great to hear from you and very happy that you are enjoying the lessons here. My Taylor is very nice, and it was one of 300 that were made (that particular model). For once I got lucky with finding a nice guitar! Wishing you all the best on yours ... if you need any help or get stuck somewhere, please let me know.. Happy pickin' !! bob
I don't have a guitar yet, but want to learn to play. I wanted to see what this lesson was like so I watched it and you seem like such a great teacher. I can't wait to have a guitar so I can try this!!
Hi Vani!! Great to hear from you and yes, guitar playing can become a major addiction.... but a good addiction !! Happy pickin' - glad you are playing!! bob
Hey Warriors Greatness, thank you for taking the lesson here and very happy it helped. And many thanks for the kind words... hope you keep going!! Have a great rest of your weekend. bob
Hi NS, I have a really good video that will help you a lot for body positioning of the hand... Please watch...th-cam.com/video/PAjXnxy1w6s/w-d-xo.html !!! All the best and thanks again for your kind words and taking the lessons here!! bob
Finally someone that teaches without their ego. Its nice to finally play something that someone took time to go "step by step slowly" so i could actually get into a rhythm. You are amazing and I appreciate you taking the time to make your videos. The patience you have to do so shows you actually love to teach what you love. Thank you sooo much!
Hi B, great to hear from you and very happy to hear that these lessons helped you get going on the guitar!! I hope you will continue with more as the next set of lessons is nearly the same pattern on the right hand (with one extra note added) and easy two fingered chords. Here's that playlist, but only when you are ready- just take your time go slow and have fun: :th-cam.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/w-d-xo.html please let me know how you are doing with this from time to time okay? Big thanks again for taking the lessons and happy pickin' !! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons I kept going till I finished all videos on this song. Spent about 45mins really putting all of it together then kept on picking till it felt good and without looking at my hands .....building muscle memory =] Love it! Thank you!
Hi B! wow, this is great, and I'm amazed how fast you are getting this... you must have talent :) !! Thanks for letting me know and continued success. Keep me posted!! bob
Hi Bob I've finally got my fingers following along. Ready to tackle lesson two. Have you had any experience with a Guitalele. My practice time is very limited at home ( hence why I think my progress is slow) I have just invested in one to take with me to work for lunchtime practice sitting in the car. Perfect size for small spaces. Thanks so much for the lessons. The best I have found and just the right pace. Clear and easy to follow. Thank You.
Hi Rikki, great to hear from you and good going on making it to lesson 2! Sounds like you found a good solution to playing time. If you are getting in 10-15 minutes a day, that is way more than most people will do. Also the slow is a good thing too as it makes it so that the music goes into you permanent memory which I think I talk about in the study guide. I think you are doing great. - big thanks for taking the lessons here with me!! bob
Love your teaching methods. SO easy to understand. This may be a stupid question, but...my hands are SO small, fingers very tiny ( and all the same length. I was born with a hand deformity) and let’s not leave out that I’m almost 61 and have arthritis!). I’ve been a music lover all my life. Played flute and piccolo into my college years. No one can tell me “ You can’t do this!” I’m determined to learn guitar. I was advised to start out on an electric guitar because it’s easier on the fingers. The fret board was WAY to big for my tiny hands. Gave that one to my daughter, and bought a mini Fender. Honestly, it’s STILL a challenge but I’m going to do this!!! Sorry...I got off topic there. So, my stupid question is, can I apply your Fingerpicking lessons to an electric guitar? Thanks in advance for your answer, Bob!
Hi Mindy! I am sorry for the delay as I haven't had the chance to answer here for a while. Hope you are still doing good with your electric guitar + fingerstyle, which is a very popular sound. In fact, the pattern we are learning here was made popular by Merle Travis on the electric guitar. Chet Atkins also did the fingerstyle on his electric guitar. So yes to playing electric!!!! hope you are having fun!! bob
Hi I'm starting again on learning guitar and really enjoying your beginner tutorials for fingerpicking. Do you do a similar beginners series for strumming? Thanks
Hi mjohnrose, great to hear from you and glad you are enjoying the fingerpicking lessons. I have yet to do a course devoted to strumming (actually that would be a good idea). I do however introduce strumming in some of the later courses when the students know the standard chords. Do you already know some chords? Glad you are back on the guitar and wishing you a great week! bob
Hi Bob great to see your message (I feel honoured 😊). Yes I play some chords, standards - D E G A etc. I've learnt a lot of bad habits which hold my standard of playing back, and haven't put effort or enough attention to improving my technique and knowledge ( just been relying on the same old poor routine, but realised I could be much better). I'm enjoying the tutorials, like others have commented your style of teaching is brilliant for beginners, you explain things very well and at a pace I can keep up with. Although still very raw and in need of work, I can now fingerpick 'country roads'. I hope you do develop a strumming tutorial series too. Really glad I found your TH-cam channel! Martha 😊
@@mjohnrose Hi Martha, it's great to have you here and thank you for the kind words. WOW, already able to fingerpick Country Roads!!! That's really excellent and I am impressed!!!. You must have talent to be able to do that, as I've been trying to teach how to "plug in a pattern and play" songs with everyone here. Unfortunately it does take the use of your ears which a lot of people have trouble with. Please keep me posted with your progress as there's a lot more here with the fingerpicking. Glad you found my channel!! bob
Oh my, thank you so much for your kindness- it is so appreciated.. Do you have all the study guides as well? If not, please e mail me and I'll send them to you. (acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com) If you already have it, that's great.. Once again, many thanks and have a great weekend!! bob
In 5 minutes practising (afther the video) I got this under control, I'll see you in the next video! Damn this is fun. (borrowed a guitar from a friend)
Hey MrRupsie, I'm very happy to hear that you are enjoying the you know what out of this. Maybe don't give the guitar back (ha ha). Happy pickin' and thanks again! bob
Hi Biil am from South Sudan i found your vidoe by chance is very nice i realy like it you are good teacher i stared learnning guitar it's help me alot thank you God bless you
Hi Somurtoo, it's great that you happened to find my channel and I am happy to help! All the best and God Bless You too!!! Write me anytime to let me know how you are doing or need help!! bob
If you are just starting out on the guitar and like fingerstyle guitar, you should take this course. Comes complete with a step by step study guide and encouragement. Ask my students, I don't assume anything nor leave anything out. Once you get the hang of the right hand (which for most people is the "coordinated hand,") the easy 1 fingered chords on the left hand will be a welcome relief to learning the standard chords which can take months for a lot of beginners. The goal here is to get you playing guitar as quickly as possible, and not looking at your guitar leaning against a wall in your house or wishing you can play. Let's do this right now!!! Let me know how I'm doing (and you too) by commenting below! bob
I'm in my 60s, and I've tried learning to play guitar on a few occasions in the past decades (I used to play piano). No luck! However, I've just tried your first lesson, and it's going great! That fact that you go so slow and repeat things--and that you don't try to teach chords right off the bat--are making a big difference for me. Also, I've always had problems with placing my fingers on the frets--I usually got a muted sound or touched two strings instead of one. But with your instruction on how to hold the thumb and the finger on the fret, I'm getting the correct sound for once. I'm excited to learn more. Thanks so much for your great lessons and patience.
Hey Googley Eyed (love that name!) Thanks for taking the lessons and I'm very happy to hear that they helped. I had a feeling that something like this song would be a great "Gateway" to playing guitar.. and don't worry, one step at a time,, the chords will come. When you get finished with this, please comment, either on this video or another and I'll send you to more songs (2 fingered chords!)... Thanks again and happy pickin' ! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons I haven't found any fingerstyle teacher around me. I came here. Tried and made my fingerstyle cover myself... Just trial and error stuff. Now that I've found you, I can now have a nice teacher teaching me nice stuff! I'll go the step by step way, finally!
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Thank you for commenting here and very happy that you are learning here. Perfect since I'm really all about creativity and trying new things. Hopefully what's happening here will help!!! Thanks again!! bob
No joke, this is the best guitar lesson I have ever had. I've never picked up a guitar before, so the way he explained this and how patient he was plus the repetition of playing notes really helped me pick it up quick. It was a fun lesson and I'm finally starting to learn, thanks so much 🤘
Hi Celeste K, thank you for the kind words and it sure sounds like you are able to play the pattern which I am very happy about! Yes, guitar is all about doing the reps... got to give your hands the time to gain the muscle memory. If you need help with anything here, let me know.
Wishing you a great 2021 on your guitar!!
bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Thanks Bob, you too!
Thank you too @@strawberryskies_02 !
Me too
Very true. I did not think of this kind of excellent teaching. I am very encouraged. Been practicing 3 /4 time signature and having 4/4 very difficult to move .... I trust by a week's practice I will be a better student
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I know they take a lot of time but I wanted you to know that you are making a difference. I've watched most of your videos and they have been very useful. Thank you!
Hey Mark, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons on this channel. Very happy to hear that they helped! I'm trying to get back into the swing of things and hope to have some more videos out soon. All the best- bob
I'll be 70 years old soon. I started playing the guitar 46 years ago hilly billy style strumming. Self taught and with help from friends learning some chords from them. I can't afford to attend guitar classes those days and there wasn't internet available. I stopped playing for about 31 years ago and now I wish to pick it up again but learning the fingerpicking style. Today whilst serving the internet I found your site which was quite interesting and without any hesitation I am now subscribing. I would like to learn it as fast as I can. God willing I think I will be able to. Tks
Hey Wahab, from one hillbilly to another. This is a hillbilly pattern really, very close to Merle Travis style or what Chet did on the guitar. Glad you found this channel!!! God willin' and the creek don't rise, hope you will continue!! bob!
you described me. I een gave guitar away, I was never any better than level ne, but now we have the Internet, I'm ready to get back to being a beginner all over again. I need a small guitar what do you recommend?
Maybe you can try out a traveling guitar, which is a little smaller than a standard sized-guitar. :-)
@@lilstkngal Also, you could get a parlor guitar which is also a 3/4 size guitar. They are all iver Amazon for cheap. I picked up a Feixiang and it was surprisingly high quality for the price Wait till there is a sale.
Bob Harris is the best guitar teacher for me.
I don’t know music, never played a guitar and in my 50s.
Somehow Bob has an easy way to explain in detail how to best play a guitar.
Normally I get frustrated easily if I don’t hear results quickly but somehow with his beginners lessons I just got hooked to keep and keep practicing maybe because my guitar sounded good from his first lesson, that was encouraging and exciting.
I am on my first weeks learning guitar with Bob and I am looking forward to continue for years to come.
Thank you Bob!
Hi Luis... WOW...!!! what can I even say. This is so nice of you to write such a kind letter, and it's letters like this that keep me going, which hasn't been that easy for me in the last few years. I think most people give up because it is frustrating. Frustration is a major part of the guitar. Some days it's all there and other days you don't even know why you are trying to play. The main thing is to love the sound of the music and enjoy it. Very happy to have you as my student and please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing any time.!!! Happy Pickin' !! bob
I got my guitar just yesterday, and now I can play around with this fingerpicking pattern and try out random notes confidently. I find this style to be so calming, it's really helping with my anixiousness during these strange times. Thank you so much for your videos!
Hi turtles2go, glad you are playing guitar and yes, very calming the fingerpicking.. Since you just started out, watch this video as well- this will help with making clear notes on the left hand:
th-cam.com/video/PAjXnxy1w6s/w-d-xo.html
If you need help with anything please let me know! All the best and happy (calm) pickin' !! bob
This was amazing I've been playing guitar for a month and I got so much more info from you than other sources online
Thank you MTBeast for commenting and taking the lesson. You sound like you are well on your way!!! All the best- bob
I am an absolute hopeless beginner who can't grasp very easily but your videos help a lottt!!!
Picked up the guitar since like an hour ago and already learnt one song from your video!
Now I'm going on a marathon spree on your channel!!
Thank you for helping people like me who are very slow beginner's 🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️
Thank youuu
Hey Prashik 2703..
I'm so glad to hear that the lessons are helping and you are on the music marathon spree!!
There's nothing like a little success I say to motivate a person. Guitar can be so frustrating and anyone who say's it's not is not a guitar player- armature or pro.. But when it's good, it's beyond joy. Wishing you a great guitar day and beyond.. If you ever need help, just let me know!
bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thank youu 🥺❤️
For this lesson #1 you need a guitar
Me> ....DAMN IT!
Hey Earl, minor detail... ha ha).. hope you are able to get one. There's some good cheep guitars that I've seen at Guitar Center- kind of surprised they were as good for the money. Maybe someone will get you a guitar for Christmas... ! All the best and thanks for watching. bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons you're a good person sir. You have my respect 👍🏼😎
@@Hopinmypony Thank you for the kind words- so appreciated and nice to hear once in a while! You stay well and hope you are having some fun with your guitar!! All the best!!! bob
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@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons actually my aunt bought me a guitar for Christmas and I was legit shookt. And I've been trying to learn how to play the guitar using TH-cam. I was trying to learn fingerstyle by searching some with those tabs on screen. I should've watched this first
This is the only lesson so far that I can actually understand! I'm left-handed and play the guitar upside down, so I tend to have trouble understanding what people do in their tutorials. This one goes nice and slow and thoroughly explains everything. Thanks a lot!
Hey Ocean Breeze, thank you for taking the lesson here and very happy it helped. I hope you also got the free study guide that goes along with it. I've done a few left handed lessons but the people that we're left handed complained that they are used to learning from right handers... (go figure).All the best and thanks again!!! bob
Just bought my first guitar today and you're a great teacher!❤ Like how detailed and slow you go for beginners
Hi Vanessa, congrats on the new guitar- very exciting!! You are in a good place if you like fingerpicking and glad you found my channel. Wishing you lots of fun guitar playing 2021!! If you need any help, please don't hesitate to let me know!
bob!
U buy guitar how much price?
BEST explanation EVER about fingers position and COUNTING way. I could understand counting 4 using AND Note, Nobody had explained the way you have done. I was able to play this basic exercise. I am finally learning because your MASTER CLASS way to teach. Thanks a lot MR.
Hi Marco, thank you so much for the kind words and mainly, I'm very happy that the lessons are helping! I am not a schooled teacher and perhaps that is a good thing, as all I care about is if you are able to play the pattern (seemed the easiest way I could explain it). Now I'm hoping you will continue with the whole series and more fingerpicking as each course goes a little further with the degree of difficulty. There's also a free study guide on this course that will help a lot with more videos that are not public on TH-cam- (e mail me in case you didn't find the link- acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com) If you need any help, please let me know. Thank you Marco, you just made my day!!
Happy day to you too!!
bob
Out of all the videos I've come across, yours are my favourite. I really enjoy the muscle memory aspect of repeating the picking slowly as you count. Thank you for making me love learning guitar again!
Hey Gee, thank you so much for the kind words and really happy to hear that the lessons helped! Sounds like you got the idea of going slow with the muscle memory stuff. Glad it all made sense!! Happy pickin" and if you need help let me know... !! bob
Trying to relearn how to play acoustic, been decades, came across your vids and I must say you are by far my favorite "teacher". Your style is so simplistic and friendly, I appreciate that!
Hi Ms Tassamo, thank you for the kind words and for taking the lessons! I'm glad you are back on the guitar after a few decades... I think even though it's been a long time, the experience is still inside you and just a matter of playing again.. I am wishing you a very happy guitar year 2021, please let me know if you need any help or just want to tell me how it's going!!
Thanks again :) bob!!
Thank you! Really do love your videos, wish you would do more! I hope life has not got in the way of you doing new ones.
@@Ladygamer2084, I am happy to help and glad you are enjoying the videos (which there are a lot here on my channel- th-cam.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.html . New one's are coming soon too!! Thank you and happy guitar to you!!
bob
It's pretty amazing that you still answer comments after four years haha
Hey Je suis Parte, Great to hear from you and yes, channel is still going strong. thanks for taking the lessons and happy guitar pickin' !! bob
Thank u so much all these youtubers are so hard but I just love how simple u make it
You are welcome Gourvika- great to have you here- hope you will continue!! all the best- bob
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I am so impressed. Simple and well explained. Thanks so much. I'm thrilled
Hi Ruth, sorry for the delay as I have been away from my computer for a week- Hoping you are having continued good pickin' on your guitar!! All the best and thanks for your kind words!! bob
Your way of teaching is good and easy for new player's so keep it up, you got a real good way of teaching
Thank you Bob, hope all's well with you!
Wow! You are amazing. I was having a hard time trying to find a teacher on TH-cam that keeps the lesson for fingerstyle together. But not only that you make it so easy to understand. Thank you. For taking the time to show people that anything can be done. Just take the time to do it right. God bless you.
Hey Gekko, great to hear from you and glad you found this channel! You are so right- anything can be done, including fingerpicking!! God Bless you too, and please keep me posted with how you are progressing! All the best- bob
Thank you so much for this video! I absolutely love your simple and easy beginner methods of teaching! I feel like I'm actually in the room while you teach me in person when I watch your videos, they're amazing! Liked and subscribed x
Hi Porsha, Thank you for taking the lessons with me- very happy that they helped! And yes, trying to create a one on one atmosphere which I think helps. Hope you also got the study guide which also has more videos. Just e mail me if you didn't get it and I will send (acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com ) Thanks again and happy pickin' !! bob
I'm starting to realise that to make faster progress I need to go slower. And I have everything I need- a tuned guitar, I can count, and my fingers occasionally do what they need to. Appreciate the videos, Bob.
Hey Alan, yea, you got it with going slow is actually faster. Simply because you are giving your fingers a chance to catch up to your brain. Also too, and I'm guessing you know this... doing a little each day is better than a lot one day and then waiting a week. You won't remember what you did last week and have to start over again. Hope you are having fun with all this!! Thanks and happy pickin' !! bob
Wow really enjoyed this lesson. Had my guitar for 40 years not played it since I was a teenager and I found it in my dads wardrobe. Had it re-stringed and starting all over again. I wasn’t good in the first place. Thank you so much for going slow for us beginners. Really love it. X
Hey Karen, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons with me! Hope that guitar will be okay, sometimes when you don't play it for years it gets difficult to play. In the study guide I do have a little info about guitars and ease of playing. I hope this will help! All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
hi! im so grateful i found your lesson!! you did really great in teaching this.. please do more teaching 🥰
HI Yhen Div, great to hear from you and very happy that you are learning guitar and like the lessons! I have a lot of lessons here and you can go to the channel homepage or the playlists and see what I have- all fingerpicking for beginners. th-cam.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.html
here is the playlist series : th-cam.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.html/playlists
thank you and hope you enjoy more!! bob
Hi Bob, I finally got to open a new google account, so that I can & did like & subscribe to your Videos & lessons, here, instead of messaging through my email yippee for me!!! I also found this site, to start out with the one finger chords & from what I've watched so far, I believe that I will now be able to actually play songs & not just patterns!! Your wonderful way of teaching each step, with the patience of a saint & encouraging mentoring to keep working at it all, is awesome for someone that has never played an instrument before, & is now 65 years old!!! Thank you, thank you for taking the time, expense & commitment to creating this site. May God bless you, as you have blessed all of us beginners to keep following our dream to play guitar hugs to you
Hi Kathleen, WOW!! I'm so glad that you got the account and are all set with everything!! Sometimes it seems like all I do is fight with technology. Saturday I was all ready to post a new video and disaster struck... ended up getting it resolved but a day late. O well.
I am very happy that you are playing, and that is they goal!! I am thrilled to help. !! I always look forward to hearing from you and letting me know that this all helps... it keeps me going!! All the best and blessings to you too!!! And of course- happy pickin' !! let me know anytime how you are doing!! bob
WATCHING YOU RIGHT NOW ON MY TV AND LIKE YOUR STYLE!
Thanks Hoka! Glad you are learning guitar!! bob
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hey,this is the first time I've ever picked a guitar . This lesson helped me a lot ,I am finally starting to learn. Thanks for all your patience ,these videos are awesome!
Hey jamessluvr., thank you for taking the lessons here and the kind words---... I'm glad they helped. Wishing you a great New Year 2024 with a lot more guitar!!
bob
Hi Bill I just completed the lesson that one was pretty easy for me thanks to doing that other lesson I practised on I got the melody down pretty quick I am not trying to go fast and taking things very slow I don’t want to get ahead of myself and get too confident I know I am still just a beginner so I’m taking it slow and learning along with you I am very excited to do this with you and I am going to go onto the next video of the series and hopefully I’ll be able to actually play a whole song and it will all be thanks to you :) :) I will upload all of my progress when I’m done the series
WOW!! I think this is why your dad wanted you to play!! Take your time, no hurry but when you are ready it will be nice to watch your video!! Again, thank you for commenting and most important, following through with all this!! Great going!!! Have a great evening and I'll talk with you soon!! bob
I love this channel so much! I discovered it a week ago and it has been so helpful for me! I love how you respond to everyone no matter when and you are so positive! You have earned another subscriber! Thank you!
Hi Olivia, wow, you are so nice - this comment just made my day!! I'm very happy that you are playing guitar and it sounds like the lessons are helping! Please keep me posted - Happy pickin' and have a great day!! bob
Yes bob! Thanks for this. Tried so many tutorials and they just frustrated me. Talked to much crap. I found lessons were all about them liking the sound of their own voice than actually getting down to teaching guitar. Your 1st lesson was brilliant. Going to keep practising that for a day then 2nd lesson tomorrow. Really happy and excited about it! Thanks bob. :)
Hi IEvoMystic, wow, thank you for the kind words- very happy to hear that the lessons are helping!!!!. All the best and happy pickin' in 2020- year of the fingerstyle guitar!! let me know how it goes- write me anytime... bob!
There are actually decent acoustic guitars on ebay for 45 dollars. Also on Amazon as well between $60 -$120 and up. I picked up a Yamaha for $120.00 and a good chinese acoustic that normally sold for $120 for only $15 bucks 🤩😁 (need to sand sound the frets though but still good. Just look up how to on TH-cam). P.S. There is a guy here on TH-cam. Guitar max I, think. He is muscular, early 30's and has long black hair. He does reviews on cheap but good guitars. That 45 dollar guitar is in there. Good luck 🎸😁!
Hey Gentlegiant6585- great to hear from you and sounds like you found some nice guitars for yourself! I'm not familiar with Guitar Max but will check out- sounds interesting... thanks for the cool info!! all the best- bob
Hi this is Aziriah and I just wanted to say thank u🤗 for teaching me how to play a guitar 🎸 I just got it for Christmas 🎄 so thank u 💖 so much
Hi Iziriah, very happy that you have a new guitar and are playing it!! I'm glad the lessons helped!! More guitar for you in 2021!!! bob
WOW! YOU ARE AREALLY WONDERFUL TEACHER...THANK YOU SO MUCH BOB. :)
Hi Dyan, thank you again, just answered you on another video. This series is easier than the other (Fingerpicking For Beginners) so this is the one I recommend to start with first. Do you already play guitar? :)
Yes I do...but I really want to learn nice plucking or fingerpicking guitar play. Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate this lesson from you. :). God bless you Bob.
Hi Dyan, get this pattern down first and play it steady. The real trick to fingerstyle guitar is getting in a groove with it, to make simple things sound nice. If you already know other chords, the first note you play with this pattern in each measure is the root note of the chord. So a G chord is a G note, 3 frets up on the 6th string..An A chord is open 5th string, D chord is open 4th string, C chord 3 frets up 5th stringC note). etc., The cool thing about this style is, the pattern doesn't change, just the strings we pluck. Hope this helps and God Bless you too Dyan!!
I am amazed by the way you show it for completely beginners !! Many people out there can not be so analytical and slow execution. It makes me feel you are next to me!! Thanks for the opportunity 🙂🙂
Hi Friendofnature, thank you for taking the lessons here and I'm very happy they are helping!
Yes, trying to make it like you are taking a personal lesson (I'm glad it's working!). Happy guitar 2021 and if you need any help, please let me know!
bob
Hey Bob, I've been hopping-around some of your first six lessons in your Beginners Series and I'm impressed. When I click-though to the the Study Guide page, I see a "Supercharged" series of beginner lessons. I also see that you mentioned in a few comment responses that you had created "updated" lessons, so I want to be sure I start on your most recent, updated series of lessons. Would you be kind enough to link me to your latest-and-greatest beginners fingerstyle series? Thanks very much! -Robin
Good morning Robin! Great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here. Yes, new website with the updated version of this series is now at fingerpickingwithbob.com . I am currently moving all my courses there now and excited to finally have a website that has more learning features.
Wishing you all the best and hope to see you there (we also have a guitar community page).. If you need any help you can always email me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com ..
happy pickin' !! bob
Thanks for this😊 I donno why I'm here😂 just wanted to learn 😊
Hi MB, glad you are here and hope you will continue.. (and hope you have fun!! all the best- bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons thanks bob 😊 👏👏👍👍
Hi MB, you are welcome!!
MB ANGELS hi is it easy playing guitar
Hi Sacdio, the hardest part of guitar is starting out. But if you keep at it, it's like anything else that you do often...
Wow! Thank you so much for making this simple.
I'm from Durban in south Africa I'm enjoying your guitar lessons, be blessed
Hey Sandile, I'm so glad the lessons are helping you! Blessings to you in Durban South Africa and a great year 2021 on your guitar!!
bob
Title: Your first finger style song
Me: *uses pick*
My F.B.I Agent: 😲
I've done a lot of bad things in my life which includes playing with a pick..
This is the best for a beginner who has never played a guitar. After many many searches to find video that will actually get me started I found this. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Hi Julie, great to hear from you and even better that you found my channel! I am so glad this is helping. Lots more videos on my channel about beginner fingerpicking so , I hope you will keep going. All the best and let me know how it goes any time. bob!
I only have one thing to say.
Where can I buy new fingers?
Hi Iconic_Flower Girl, how many times I thought the same thing. With a serious injury back in 1990 to my left hand, I didn't think I would ever be able to move my ring and pinky fingers again. I did a lot of healthy things instead of surgery (glad I didn't go that route). They move now, not as well, but playing guitar helps. Your coordination will come if you can do a little bit every day- just small amounts. The key is not to get ahead of yourself and feel the reward with small progress. Over time you will be able to do things on the guitar that were not possible today- those are the milestones that I and everyone else that plays look forward to. Wishing you the best and hope you keep going... bob!
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thanks! I'm really inspired to play guitar. Btw, is fingerstyle an easy method of playing guitar compared to the other methods?
@@cat90yearsago58 It's easier on the left hand because mostly you don't have to play the full chords like you would need to for strumming. The right hand (which is usually the coordinated hand for most) is more difficult than strumming but very do-able if you learn in steps and go slow. Happy guitar day and if you need help, just let me know! bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thanks!😊
You are welcome @@cat90yearsago58 . Hopefully you have the study guide as that is most helpful. Just e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and I will send... bob!
I have spent several hours for 2 weeks watching and trying out tutorials. Bit my long fingernails off and may have pulled out tufts of hair. Finally you come along with your excellent teaching method. The tips of my finger hurt however my nails and hair thank you.
Hi Sheila, thank you for letting me know that your nails and hair are okay (was about to recommend 'biotin" ha ha..
As far as the fingertips, they will stop hurting less and less as you develop some callouses (this is normal- about 3 weeks of playing 15 minutes every day). Best to not overdo it in one sitting.
Did you get the free study guide for this course? If not, please e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and I will send it to you. It has a lot more inside than what's on youtube.
Wishing you a happy guitar, hair and fingernail weekend!!
bob
Bob, I snorted what I was drinking out my nose when I read the "biotin" comment. Fingertips still hurt however I am not about to give up. Yes, I do have the study guide. How cool you actually take time to read and respond to your viewers.
@@sheilaf5732 ha ha ha ha ha!! My hair has thinned terrible over the last couple years so biotin actually does help. At least I'm not combing out my hair like before. I just responded to another message of yours with the fingertip issue... I hope something there will help.
Wishing you a happy day Sheila !!!
bob
Just wowwww... All the videos I have watched before juste discourage me, had the impression i will never be able to do it..... And now, because of your videos, I just played my first guitar song :D soooo happy! Thank you verry much. (p.s. Sorry for my english, I speak french)
Hi Sandra, so so glad this lesson helped and yes, sometimes it sure does feel that learning videos go too fast or leave a lot out. Happy pickin' !! bob!
Good eves sir... I've practicing guitar instrument and almost I've use strumming only... And now by your knowledge and wisdom Gods gave you.... I'm also benefiting in it...and it's really works thank you so much 😊😊😊😊 and always updating your tutorial ❤❤
Hi Rocella, thank you for taking the lesson here and happy that it is helping you learn fingerpicking guitar. And yes, the new updated course for these lessons are now at my new website fingerpickingwithbob.com .
I'm wishing you a great 2024 on your guitar!!!
bob
Hello Bob, as I told you in my email, I have only been reading your info and watching your videos until my guitar comes and using old guitar to understand the importance of repetition in our learning eg correct position of guitar for easy reach... works, thumb placement...works and im so excited to be learning from you. Others just confuse me with too much info but you are clear and straight to the point so thank you. Jewel
Hey Jewel,, there's a lot to know but the focus here as you are probably seeing is on playing. As we get into the lessons more, will start to introduce some more music theory, but not to overwhelm you. One thing at a time!! ha ha...
Can't wait for that SG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow I'm so thankfull to u sir u have the heart by helping others like me..I' love to play guitars but I don't know how and thanks for this simple way to start I love it so much God bless u sir...
Hey Enteng, thank you and God's Blessings to You as well, and sorry for the delay, as it's busy season for musicians and I'm performing a lot. Hope you will continue with the guitar lessons and wishing you all the best..!!! bob
Haven’t found out he study guide. Still enjoying the lessons!
Hey C, thank you for taking the lessons here. The full (and free) course is now on my website (fingerpickingwithbob.com) with the study guide now underneath each of the video lessons. If you need any help, please let me know. Happy pickin' and glad you are enjoying it so far!
bob
Bob, I'm having a hard time finding the next lesson. I want to do it in sequential order. How do I do that?
Hi Dennis, here's the playlists on my channel!! All the best- bob
th-cam.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.htmlplaylists?view_as=public
Thank you so much, count myself in good luck for discovering your site. Been wanting to learn finger picking for years.
Hi Daniel, thank you for taking the lessons here and glad you found my site. I am wishing you all the best with your fingerpicking and if you need any help, please let me know.. Happy pickin' !! bob
Best lessons for beginners on TH-cam! 😊
Hi BIBLE SNAPSHOTS, great to hear from you and thank you for the kind words. I hope the rest of the course is as easy for you and wishing you all the best!
bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Wow, thanks Bob for your reply. I watched a great deal of videos and yours was by far the best for beginners in my humble opinion. I look forward to watching more of your videos. I have an acoustic guitar too! lol Thank you for taking the time to teach. God bless
Hi @BIBLESnapshotsChallenge , I'm so happy the lessons are helping! I don't know if you found my new website (fingerpickingwithbob.com ) but over there I just put up the unabridged version of this course with the study notes and updates. You are welcome to take it over there. Wishing you more happy guitar and God's Blessings too!
bob
Sir you are great, because as a beginner, you made me feel as if am standing with you face to face in reality.
Hi Automobiles Africa, thank you for taking the lessons here and I hope you will continue to play! Thank you for these kind words... I am trying my best to make this a personal one on one experience and it's so nice to hear that you felt I was successful. If you need help don't hesitate to write me okay... All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
was trying to learn fingerstyle but couldn’t develop much.i Checked many channels but still they couldn’t help much. I became so hopeless untill i found your channel. Finally, a channel where i learn how to use my damn fingers. Amazing work mate. Keep it up.❤
Hi Shahin Islam, great to hear from you and very happy that you found my channel and it helped! I know- so many videos and channels to go through. I think that's the tough part but at least you are here now. Lots of videos here plus this is only lesson 1 of 12 where we learn 3 more easy chords and I will go over what strings to pluck for each. Finally, a song as well throughout will will learn. Thank you again and happy 2021- year of the guitar!! bob
After having to stop lessons 22 years ago due to lack of finances and becoming a single parent, here I am ready to try again, now the children have left home and I have time for me once more. Have sat watching your videos and feel confident with how you explain and the pace, that i shall soon be back to where i left off in 1994. Thank you.
Hi Julz, sorry for the delay in getting back to you, as I thought I already wrote to you (but something went wrong). Good going on learning guitar, and isn't it great now to have some time to do it!! Good luck, and if you need any help, just let me know... Hopefully my messages will come in a timely fashion!! Have a feeling you will do great!!! All the best!! bob
Bob, You give me Hope! I love that you slow down so I can actually see and hear what your doing instead of speeding up. You have a loyal follower.Thanks!
Hey Robert, great to have you here and glad you are learning guitar! Thank you for taking the lessons with me and please keep me posted with your progress.!! All the best!! bob
This is very helpful. My family was blessed with a guitar and we are all learning to play. You make this so much easier for us. Thank you for all your time and hard work. And awesome lessons
Hi Katherine, great to hear from you and glad you are adding more blessings to the family guitar- I'm happy to help! Wishing you a great year 2021 in music!
bob
I got my guitar for my birthday a couple of days ago, I instantly said, I can't play it!!
watching your videos I learned in 12 minutes!!
thank you!! - Olivia
Hi Olivia, thank you for taking the lesson and wow, new guitar one day and next you are playing it! Hope you will continue with the course and more of the courses here. Keep me posted with your progress!! bob
I sure will! thank you so much for posting this tutorial!!
more patience but its so fantastic once I slowed down and decided to just do it exactly!!! as you say and not rush ahead .Thanks again I'm finally living my fingerpicking dream
Hey Kerri,, sounds like you got the drill down! Basically these videos speed by (can't make a 2 hour video here on TH-cam and put the audience to sleep). So I do recommend going back over it all and taking one section at a time and doing a lot of reps. Since this fingerpicking is like juggling, it does take some time to get the coordination down. The goal here is to not use your brain so much and get your hands to remember how to automatically do it (muscle memory). But like I said, it sounds like you know the drill!! Let me know if you need any help as well... (but you are doing fantastic!).... happy pickin' !!! YEAH!!!!
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thanks so much sorry for my late reply i've been Illinois have been getting guilt lessons and he wants me to do it a different way but i've held firm ,i've come this far and its too confusing to throw in a new way, he can teach me strumming or how to read music or tab but I'm happy with how you teach it and yes i've figured its very much about going back and doing things very slowly over and over ,I always rush ahead then wonder why i've missed bits ....so finally im doing the drill
@@keidwyn Hi Kerri, it's great to hear from you and don't worry about being late here.. just glad you are still playing. Very interesting about your experience with the private instructor but everyone has their own method of teaching I guess. You are so right about going back over things again and slow.. These videos can only be a certain length on TH-cam and in reality, the "one size fits all" thing is not so good for a lot of people.
As an aside, I'm now doing 1 on 1 coaching and custom courses for my students- (songs they want to learn etc., ) on my new website. I don't know if you received the study guide for this course but if not, you could e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and will send it to you. Keep me posted and happy guitar week!!
bob
Great: you're picking up an old girl where it is. Your calm and patient way to convey to learn is somehow teaching a n d soothing in one. I just play the super slow way for minutes, and feel relaxed. My brain will tell my body...and I guess, one of your lessons will be the last I will do before going to sleep. Thank you so much for that amazing opportunity!
Hi meTermorphose, I can see that you are taking a test drive around the site. This is actually the easier of the two courses and the first one I recommend to take. But the chords (or lack there of) is going to be beneath your level. I still think it will help. Also too, if you want the free study guide, you can email me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and will send..
Have a great night!!
bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Hi Bob, thank you so much!
@@metermorphose glad you are still here (that's great!!!) Hope you had a good weekend and are having some soothing time on your guitar!!!! Thanks for keeping me posted and just let me know any time you need some help or have a question... Wishing you a happy week!!
bob
@@bobharris1497 Thank you so much for your offer! Highly appreciate that. 💪
@@metermorphose that's what I need are some bigger muscles- ha ha... Happy teacher here!!! Have a great evening!
Bob...thanks for the lesson man! Just bought a beautiful Martin D15. Had my first lesson at Sweetwater...I’m positive you’re familiar with the name. I’m learning more off of you than my teacher, and he was taught by Loretta Lynn’s teacher...You’re very good at teaching.
HEy Barking Shark, thank you so much for the kind words!! Wow, wish I could have started on a Martin guitar!! Good for you!!.. Please keep me posted and chime in - let me know how you are doing... All the best!! bob... (yes sweetwater... very familiar).
Thank you so much for sharing this lessons for beginners!! Finally someone i can really Follow with my fingers! 🤟😁
Hi Davina I.a. Great to hear from you and glad you found my channel. I hope you continue to do well and thank you for taking the lessons with me. Happy pickin' !! bob
Another nice easy lesson bob glad to see you back with new material hope all is well
Hey Josh, great to hear from you...everything is well here. Hope you guys are doing good! Yes, this is easy... actually an easier version of Fingerpicking For Beginners which I though would help getting rank beginners started with an easy song. Thanks again Josh, hope you are playing a bunch!!
Great to hear and yeah it's all good no song is never to easy always something new to pick up and learn I'll be sending an update video to you very soon I've been very busy indeed haha but I have some questions which I know you'll be able to help me with speak soon
Hey Josh, yea, definitely anything to help! And really looking forward to the video!!! Look forward to hearing back with you! Glad you are good!!
grandpa is the best. Thanks a lot for teaching in slow steps i like it very much and easy to follow. slow and steady wins the race. Thats right
Hi Sharan, great to hear from you and glad the lessons are helping... Yes , slow and steady... wins every time on the guitar... !!! All the best and happy pickin!! bob
I've been reading all the comments and you answered them so patiently. it's so nice of you 👍👍👍. and. your such a good teacher.. thanks for your time .. I'm learning 👍👍👍
Hello Normal, great to hear from you and thanks for taking the lesson. VERY HAPPY you are learning guitar and will help you of course!! Please go slow and have fun!! Thanks again! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS BOB... From the Philippines...I already subscribed your channel.. I'm having fun at the same time I'm learning.. thanks to you🙋🙋🙋👍👍👍
Thank you and God Bless you too!!!
Wow you broke it all the way down where i can understand thays difficult for a teacher to do thank you
Hey Corinthian, really glad this helped and glad you are here..!! Wishing you all the best on your guitar 2024 and beyond!
bob
Hi Bob, can you teach " What Child is this " ? I've been away for a bit. Glad you're still teaching !
Hey Mike, great to hear from you and glad you are back! I took song requests a couple months ago and finished 2 out of 60. So I am way behind but am getting requests for Christmas songs now as well. This is a good one... I wrote it down but can't promise (but will try). Hope you will keep going on the guitar but it's good sometimes to take a break.
Have a great guitar week!!
Thank you, thank you. I appreciate your beginner's videos. I want to make it and I am sure with your help and patience, I will!
Hi Ana, sorry for the delay but I'm back. Great that the lessons are helping- glad you are here.!! If you ever need help just let me know. happy pickin' !! bob
I just read from the comment that you still answer the questions after 4 years😂 that's why I'm here just subscribed, just letting you know that I just bought my first guitar❤️ and thankyou for this very precise tutorial 🥰 be safe from covid! We are still in lockdown that's why I have plenty to watch and plenty to ask LMAO 😂🤣thank you in advanced 😁
Hey kjvc, great to hear from you and Congrats on the new guitar! .. I'm glad you found my channel and yes, I'm here to help so, anytime fire away with the questions (ha ha). Guessing you are somewhere in Europe as I've heard it got worst there- Just one request though- .I hope you don't quit playing guitar after the lockdown is over :) Wishing you the best and safety too- keep me posted okay!
bob
I have been practicing for a while now but I’ve struggled with strumming. I’ve always enjoyed listening to finger-style guitar and the instructions here are so very well explained that I’m going to dive in a give it a try. Fantastic job! You must have some experience teaching…you’re great at it. Thanks for all the work.
Hey Rick, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lesson and the kind words. Actually there's some easier aspects to fingerpicking- as example, not having to play full chords in many cases. I also think it's an easier way for a beginner to make music quicker. I'm glad to help and I hope you get the free study guide too which has more videos for this series ( not posted here). You can e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com if you don't see the link in the description area. Wishing you a great new year 2022 on your guitar!!
bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I have the guide thanks.
My wife has never picked up a guitar in her life and last night I taught her the 6, 4, 2-3, 4, the 5, 4, 2-3, 4 and the 4, 3, 1-2, 3 fingerpicking I saw in one of your other videos. She picked it up very quickly so we have both decided to follow along with the remainder in the series.
You’ll never believe how much easier they are to follow than literally any other videos I’ve ever watched.
You get a 10+ out of 10 from me. I’m very grateful to have found them.
Happy New Year!
@@CharlesvilleNS wow!! that is so awesome that your wife is picking this so quickly. How cool is both of you playing together!!!
Thank you both for actually taking the lesson and working on it, as it seems a lot of people these days only have 1 minute to become a guitar master (ha ha). I've been at it for 55 years and I'm still trying. I'm glad you have the study guide and just holler at me if you need any help.
BTW, I'm looking now and didn't answer your one of your questions. I am a studio musician and record producer for my living and guitar lessons are fairly new for me (since 2014). I really love it because it's such a thrill to hear from someone that they are able to play, I can't even describe the feeling- your comments a great start to the new year for me!!
bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I am 64 yrs old and my wife is one day older. I recently retired and finished building a 16’x24’ music loft above my carpentry hobby workshop. I have my guitar and a keyboard up there. I want to give my grandchildren the gift of music enjoyment and appreciation so it’s just as much for them as it is for me. I’d love to show you a picture of it sometime. It’s my happy spot. I’ll have to post a link to my youtube channel so you can see the loft and if I’m brave enough a video of my finger picking so far. Happy New Year! :-)
@@CharlesvilleNS Hey Rick, I'm just a couple years behind you (62). My studio is my cave so to speak and I think it's great you got your place as well. You can e mail me at acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com - would love to see it. I built my studio but that was years ago (don't know if I'd be up to it now). Would love to get a video of you playing too- (when you're ready of course).
Thanks Rick, we keep in touch- great to know you!!
bob
i always wanted to play fingerstyle and your video are amazing the way you describe none other youtuber are like that so, i bought the guitar week ago and it's freaking amazing what i am learning from you. I am a self-learner to broke to pay for guitar lesson so, i stay at cybercafe to see video...Thank you Once again for the lesson
Hi Again Sinister, I am glad you found my channel and the lessons are helping you learn guitar. Before TH-cam, you had to either buy a book or take paid lessons so, this really is a great way to share music and learn. Hope you will continue to have fun too!! All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Thank you
Thanks so much for these fun lessons there so easy to follow along with and you explain so well. I love your videos :)
Hi Ann, I was away without internet all week and just got back home, so very sorry for the delay.. I'm very happy to hear that the lessons are helping (and fun too!)- glad you are playing guitar!!!
Wishing you a happy guitar weekend and thanks again!!
bob
Well done Bob with you all the way
Thank you Gill !!! Very pleased this is helping you! Have a happy Pickin' Day! bob
You really want to play guitar? You gotta commit yourself cos this guy can't play it for you but you Will learn here!!
I've tried may tutorials an this guy is totally the one if you know nothing an truly are just to begin.
I watched half way an just repeated, repeated, repeated, until I got the hang of it then, carried on.
I can't stress enough how this guy, really will get you playing.
I never thought I would ever be able to do this cos guitar, for me, seems so very hard an I'm not saying it's very easy but I can an I am, really playing now.
I can't read music an never thought I would get it.
STAY HERE, STAY COMMITTED, YOU CAN AN WILL SUCCEED !!!!!
I can't thank this guy enough, its like he is sitting in the room with me an truly cares to get me playing.
Blimey this is only the first lesson!!!!!!, imagine what I WILL be able to achieve as we go on further!!
Thank you so much for doing this, I'm so very grateful an glad I found you cos I was just giving up.. ❤️❤️🎸🎸🎶
Hi Angie, wow,,, what a letter! This should definitely get a highlight !!! Like you said, I can't play the guitar for you but I can try real hard to get you to! All I ask is that people will play the guitar a little each day and enjoy listening to the music that will come from creating it yourself. It's a wonderful thing and totally good for you in so many ways, mind, body and spirit.
Please keep me posted on how you are doing with it all, and hope you were able to get the free study guide that goes with these lessons.. All the best and continued Happy Pickin' !! bob
Thankyou so much for taking your time to teach online! The best one so far!. 👍😉
Hi Marcy, thank you for taking the lessons with me and glad they are helping. Have a great guitar night and thanks again!!! bob
Is there a current spot in 2024 to download the study guide? The link provided doesn’t seem to work. These lessons are fabulous and just what I have been searching for. Thanks!
Hi mythokki, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here with me. If you go to my new website fingerpickingwithbob.com, you can take the full course which now has the study guide material underneath the lessons. Lots of important/helpful stuff that isn't covered on TH-cam.
Wishing you all the best on your guitar 2024 and if you need any help, just let me know.
bob
Thanks dude, you know exactly how to dumb-it-down for us newbies .
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Hey Ozzie, I'm glad the lessons are making sense (not so easy to do!). Wishing you a great guitar week!!!
bob
Great lesson. Very easy to do.
Thanks
Thanks Debra, glad you are learning guitar!! bob
Thank you for these easy lessons....Love that Taylor guitar!
Hi Luis, great to hear from you and very happy that you are enjoying the lessons here.
My Taylor is very nice, and it was one of 300 that were made (that particular model). For once I got lucky with finding a nice guitar!
Wishing you all the best on yours ... if you need any help or get stuck somewhere, please let me know..
Happy pickin' !! bob
I don't have a guitar yet, but want to learn to play. I wanted to see what this lesson was like so I watched it and you seem like such a great teacher. I can't wait to have a guitar so I can try this!!
Hi Creating Beauty, I'm hoping you will get a guitar soon!!!! When you do, please let me know what kind you bought. Happy (future) pickin' !! bob
thanks to your lessons, i genuinely enjoy guitar! i didn't know i could actually like an instrument this much
Hi Vani!! Great to hear from you and yes, guitar playing can become a major addiction.... but a good addiction !! Happy pickin' - glad you are playing!! bob
i just got my guitar i was looking for videos on youtube but was hard till i saw you, i like to take the course with you
Thank you Juan, glad you found me here!! all the best- bob
Thank you so very much. Generously helpful and doable. Exceptional teaching. Mucho gracias
Hey Warriors Greatness, thank you for taking the lesson here and very happy it helped. And many thanks for the kind words... hope you keep going!!
Have a great rest of your weekend.
bob
Sir you are a excellent teacher, I can do this now ty
HI Shea, it's great to hear from you and thank you for the great news- so glad you can do it!!
Hope you keep going too. Have a great weekend!
bob
Thank you for this lesson that taught me about the beginning in guitar. and now I am more interested in guitar. Thank you
But I really don't know where is the correct place to put my hand on but thank you for this lesson
Hi NS, I have a really good video that will help you a lot for body positioning of the hand... Please watch...th-cam.com/video/PAjXnxy1w6s/w-d-xo.html !!! All the best and thanks again for your kind words and taking the lessons here!! bob
Great song!!
Thank you James, with you the best with learning the song! all the best! bob
WOW ... it is wonderful Bob Harris is willing to teach us guitar
Thank you DickyDee, I'm happy to help!!! All the best and thanks for commenting! bob
Finally someone that teaches without their ego. Its nice to finally play something that someone took time to go "step by step slowly" so i could actually get into a rhythm. You are amazing and I appreciate you taking the time to make your videos. The patience you have to do so shows you actually love to teach what you love. Thank you sooo much!
Hi B,
great to hear from you and very happy to hear that these lessons helped you get going on the guitar!! I hope you will continue with more as the next set of lessons is nearly the same pattern on the right hand (with one extra note added) and easy two fingered chords. Here's that playlist, but only when you are ready- just take your time go slow and have fun:
:th-cam.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/w-d-xo.html please let me know how you are doing with this from time to time okay? Big thanks again for taking the lessons and happy pickin' !! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons
I kept going till I finished all videos on this song. Spent about 45mins really putting all of it together then kept on picking till it felt good and without looking at my hands .....building muscle memory =] Love it! Thank you!
Hi B! wow, this is great, and I'm amazed how fast you are getting this... you must have talent :) !! Thanks for letting me know and continued success. Keep me posted!! bob
Thank you Bob (my fav name of all time btw...not buttering your biscuits at all here i promise.) I will keep at it & let you know. Have a great night!
And here I was thinking of changing my name to Robert (ha ha).. You have a great night too!!
Fabulous guitar lesson ever ...
Thank youuuuuuuu!!!!
Thank you Nalini!!! So glad that the lessons are helping you!!! Happy weekend- happy pickin' !! bob
1000th comment, this is my first month playing. Really helpful video tutorial.
Wow, there should be some sort of prize for that! Wishing you the best and many more months (and years) to follow!
bob
Hi Bob
I've finally got my fingers following along. Ready to tackle lesson two. Have you had any experience with a Guitalele. My practice time is very limited at home ( hence why I think my progress is slow) I have just invested in one to take with me to work for lunchtime practice sitting in the car. Perfect size for small spaces.
Thanks so much for the lessons. The best I have found and just the right pace. Clear and easy to follow. Thank You.
Hi Rikki, great to hear from you and good going on making it to lesson 2! Sounds like you found a good solution to playing time. If you are getting in 10-15 minutes a day, that is way more than most people will do. Also the slow is a good thing too as it makes it so that the music goes into you permanent memory which I think I talk about in the study guide. I think you are doing great. - big thanks for taking the lessons here with me!! bob
Thank you so much for your patience and guide!
Hi Dung Tran, you are welcome- glad you are playing guitar!!!! bob
Thanks!!! 🙂🙂🙂👍 You are A very good 🎸 teacher.
Thank you TIm!! I'm glad the lesson helped!!!
bob
You are amazing from South Africa
Hey Dennis, thank you for the kind words and glad you are here.
Wishing you a great guitar week!!!
bob
Love your teaching methods. SO easy to understand. This may be a stupid question, but...my hands are SO small, fingers very tiny ( and all the same length. I was born with a hand deformity) and let’s not leave out that I’m almost 61 and have arthritis!). I’ve been a music lover all my life. Played flute and piccolo into my college years. No one can tell me “ You can’t do this!” I’m determined to learn guitar. I was advised to start out on an electric guitar because it’s easier on the fingers. The fret board was WAY to big for my tiny hands. Gave that one to my daughter, and bought a mini Fender. Honestly, it’s STILL a challenge but I’m going to do this!!!
Sorry...I got off topic there. So, my stupid question is, can I apply your Fingerpicking lessons to an electric guitar?
Thanks in advance for your answer, Bob!
Hi Mindy! I am sorry for the delay as I haven't had the chance to answer here for a while. Hope you are still doing good with your electric guitar + fingerstyle, which is a very popular sound. In fact, the pattern we are learning here was made popular by Merle Travis on the electric guitar. Chet Atkins also did the fingerstyle on his electric guitar. So yes to playing electric!!!! hope you are having fun!! bob
litterally just played your guitar Bob haha. I liked it!
My talented friend!!! You pick up so fast!!
Hi I'm starting again on learning guitar and really enjoying your beginner tutorials for fingerpicking. Do you do a similar beginners series for strumming? Thanks
Hi mjohnrose, great to hear from you and glad you are enjoying the fingerpicking lessons. I have yet to do a course devoted to strumming (actually that would be a good idea). I do however introduce strumming in some of the later courses when the students know the standard chords. Do you already know some chords?
Glad you are back on the guitar and wishing you a great week!
bob
Hi Bob great to see your message (I feel honoured 😊). Yes I play some chords, standards - D E G A etc. I've learnt a lot of bad habits which hold my standard of playing back, and haven't put effort or enough attention to improving my technique and knowledge ( just been relying on the same old poor routine, but realised I could be much better). I'm enjoying the tutorials, like others have commented your style of teaching is brilliant for beginners, you explain things very well and at a pace I can keep up with. Although still very raw and in need of work, I can now fingerpick 'country roads'. I hope you do develop a strumming tutorial series too.
Really glad I found your TH-cam channel! Martha 😊
@@mjohnrose Hi Martha, it's great to have you here and thank you for the kind words. WOW, already able to fingerpick Country Roads!!! That's really excellent and I am impressed!!!. You must have talent to be able to do that, as I've been trying to teach how to "plug in a pattern and play" songs with everyone here. Unfortunately it does take the use of your ears which a lot of people have trouble with.
Please keep me posted with your progress as there's a lot more here with the fingerpicking. Glad you found my channel!!
bob
@@mjohnrose same here working on my f chord for weeks still can't play it properly 😂
Thanks!
Oh my, thank you so much for your kindness- it is so appreciated.. Do you have all the study guides as well?
If not, please e mail me and I'll send them to you. (acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com) If you already have it, that's great.. Once again, many thanks and have
a great weekend!!
bob
In 5 minutes practising (afther the video)
I got this under control, I'll see you in the next video! Damn this is fun. (borrowed a guitar from a friend)
Hey MrRupsie, I'm very happy to hear that you are enjoying the you know what out of this. Maybe don't give the guitar back (ha ha). Happy pickin' and thanks again! bob
had to set up new computer, plus I bought a Yamaha g-231 , a real oldie, but what a sound.not sure how old
Hey Bob, congrats on the new guitar- must sound great! You've missed out on lessons here as I'm back! hope all is well !!!
Hi Biil am from South Sudan i found your vidoe by chance is very nice i realy like it you are good teacher i stared learnning guitar it's help me alot thank you God bless you
Hi Somurtoo, it's great that you happened to find my channel and I am happy to help! All the best and God Bless You too!!! Write me anytime to let me know how you are doing or need help!! bob
Thank you
You are welcome Shell!! Happy pickin' !! bob
I'm very thankful I see ur video in teaching guitar for beginners like me....😇😇😇💜💜💜
Hi Jiana, I am happy to hear from you!!! Thank you for the kind words, and glad the lessons are helping! ALL the best and happy pickin' !!! bob
very clear n good .not in hurry thts very nice
Hi Animesh, yes, very glad to help... "slowly" ha ha...
all the best !!!... bob
Thanks Much for this lesson. Very Helpful. Peace!🌻
Thank you Augustine Blaize- glad you are playing guitar and glad this lesson helped!! Peace to you too and have a great guitar day!! bob