I came across your channel a couple weeks ago and thought “i wish he would share some of his insights” im glad this is going to be a part of your channel now. Thank you!
Thanks Ruben for a very interesting and informative video. What you say all makes perfect sense. Know exactly where you are coming from and I think anyone struggling would be wise to consider applying some or all of these principles
Thanks Ruben, that was great information. I need to be more mindful... I don't practice skills that much at all... hence I still play at the same level I was at 10 years ago! I just subscribed to your channel
Hey David, thank you! Me too, that's also where I need to keep improving - it's not easy to be mindful, but I find that it get's better and better also with practice. It is very satisfying to experience practice getting deeper and deeper, and I believe there's great potential here! Like you, I had that experience of learning tunes for many years, but never got to improve quality. The dedicated and diligent daily skill practice certainly helps with that - which is rewarding.
Thanks Ronald! Just before 5 minutes is a D7 chord variation going to an F using the thumb over the top to get the F note in the base. Is that what you meant?
@@poratl hi, thank you very much. Yes, I will definitely be making videos that go into the more specifics of all the things I talk about here with examples. Ill see if I can get that done as one of the next ones. Thanks for watching and showing interest. Ruben
Interesting Ruben. I’m on the same path! Have you always played with a thumbpick? It’s something I struggle with. Played now 4 years without and it feels like I lose all my skills when I have it on. Though I believe it would help me in hearing the bass better (and my mistakes). Tried many models…but they all feel awkward 😬
Hey Tom.. Cool to hear you are also down this road. I started using thumbpicks after watching videos of Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel around 10 years ago.... It did indeed feel extremely awkward at first. It is really something you have to get used to, and it will most likely take months of practicing and studying how others do it. Consider watching some of Tommy Emmanuels instructional videos on how to get started in fingerstyle (if you havent done it already). That was helpful to me. Here is an example: th-cam.com/video/u0ocjT3gObE/w-d-xo.html I'm also planning on making a mini course on how to learn thumbpicking fingerstyle at a basic level before the end of this year. It tried many thumbpicks that felt very bad.. I finally found the Fred Kelly thumbpicks which feel great and comfortable. Maybe you try those ;)
Subbed for this series can’t wait!!
I came across your channel a couple weeks ago and thought “i wish he would share some of his insights” im glad this is going to be a part of your channel now. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing!
An interesting video and topic - subscribed!
Thank you, that's good to hear!
Thanks Ruben for a very interesting and informative video. What you say all makes perfect sense. Know exactly where you are coming from and I think anyone struggling would be wise to consider applying some or all of these principles
Thank you, Tony. I'm happy to hear that!
Well done
Thank you very much
Thanks Ruben, that was great information. I need to be more mindful... I don't practice skills that much at all... hence I still play at the same level I was at 10 years ago! I just subscribed to your channel
Hey David, thank you! Me too, that's also where I need to keep improving - it's not easy to be mindful, but I find that it get's better and better also with practice. It is very satisfying to experience practice getting deeper and deeper, and I believe there's great potential here!
Like you, I had that experience of learning tunes for many years, but never got to improve quality. The dedicated and diligent daily skill practice certainly helps with that - which is rewarding.
Excellent information. What are you playing just before the five minute mark? Nice piece! Thanks!
Thanks Ronald! Just before 5 minutes is a D7 chord variation going to an F using the thumb over the top to get the F note in the base. Is that what you meant?
Great video, dude. I look forward to following your progress. I'll try your approach for a while.
AWESOME video thank you, I’m pretty new so consider me lucky to have found this video
16 months into my own journey. Very interesting to hear about your views and very motivating to see your progress.
That's awesome to hear... I wish you all the best on your journey :)
Hi Ruben, great video, thanks for sharing. Can you give examples of the simple technical steps you practice for 40 minutes a day?
@@poratl hi, thank you very much.
Yes, I will definitely be making videos that go into the more specifics of all the things I talk about here with examples. Ill see if I can get that done as one of the next ones. Thanks for watching and showing interest.
Ruben
Interesting Ruben. I’m on the same path! Have you always played with a thumbpick? It’s something I struggle with. Played now 4 years without and it feels like I lose all my skills when I have it on. Though I believe it would help me in hearing the bass better (and my mistakes). Tried many models…but they all feel awkward 😬
Hey Tom.. Cool to hear you are also down this road. I started using thumbpicks after watching videos of Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel around 10 years ago.... It did indeed feel extremely awkward at first. It is really something you have to get used to, and it will most likely take months of practicing and studying how others do it. Consider watching some of Tommy Emmanuels instructional videos on how to get started in fingerstyle (if you havent done it already). That was helpful to me. Here is an example: th-cam.com/video/u0ocjT3gObE/w-d-xo.html
I'm also planning on making a mini course on how to learn thumbpicking fingerstyle at a basic level before the end of this year.
It tried many thumbpicks that felt very bad.. I finally found the Fred Kelly thumbpicks which feel great and comfortable. Maybe you try those ;)
@ Thanks!
I’d like to know what material, or program, you are following to learn to play like this.
@@wholovesyababy5574 thanks for your interest! I will be making more video that get more into the details of how you learn to play in this style!
@@RubenRamsgaardGreat!