Unweaving Sarah Longfield
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- So what exactly is it that Sarah does when she lays her speedy fingers on the fretboard... let's take a brief look at a part or two...
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This like watching the left brain and right brain sides having a conversation and a "nice to meet you" session. Sarah just does this intuitively without thinking about it too much and just knows what will and won't work. Henning on the other hand is thinking like the schooled musician he is and can't not do the "thinking all of the time" about it. Fascinating..
True, now which one of them sounds original?
Wow, The way you explained this to Sarah was excellent! You made something click in my brain about how I play. (good news: it was knowledge, not an aneurysm) Thank you for teaching all of us.
This is insanely nerdy and fun video. Made want to learn more theory.
GOOD! Learn theory, it's great :) Yes, it can take long to start making sense, but it will make your life sooo much easier :D
CatPick Studios yeah! This guy seems like he can really simplify things for guitarist and he’s definitely a character! Great video!
Check out Signals Music Studio for some pretty good music theory lessons. They guy makes it super easy to learn.
that's me and my friends...
"what chord is this?"
"um, you put a finger here, here, and here"
"so you don't know the names to what you're playing?"
"um... nope"
LMAO
Henning gives Sarah theory lessons. Priceless. What's cool is she's playing these various intervals by ear, not even realizing or understanding the theory behind it. And Sarah showing Henning what she's doing. So great to just sit and watch this. Nice job, guys.
Henning is just male dominating here, as no way he is as good as Sarah. He may be a craftsman, but Sarah is an artist.
@@bookofthedamned Which bears the question : does not being aware of the theory behind it actually provide Sarah with more instead of less creative freedom?
@@bookofthedamned He's actually offering to help and he made clear the choice is hers. I just don't see the dominating thing that you do (which doesn't mean that it isn't there - I might be wrong here).
@@mottahead6464 I think it offers Sarah more creative freedom as she is not hampered by 'them rules'. True art comes from a deeper level of understanding than craftsmanship learned by adhering to suffocating rules. An artist can be a craftsman or not, but a craftsman can never attain the level of an artist.
@@mottahead6464 You know, when I played in bands you usually had two types of musicians. Those of us, we could improvise and do whatever the heck we wanted (I play guitar) and those trained at music schools and who could read notes. But they could only play from paper! They could not improvise!
Liked this just for "lelou Dallas multi scale"
Henning seeing you in 'teacher' mode is really cool and impressive. You develop a really good rapport here with Sarah. This is one of my favorite videos of yours.
Zelomeister i agree, I’d actually love to see you guys together in another video!!
Zelomeister he is patronising- she knows her shit really. Have you heard her music, no way is that done without a sound musical knowledge.
@Toby Hodkinson--did we watch the same video? She's amazing, very gifted, but a lot of the video she is talking about how her lack of 'musical knowledge' (theory), basically, an intellectual understanding of what she's doing. It's certainly not an insult to her, it's a compliment on her dedication to developing her talent.
this should really be a showcase for her but she hardly plays and when she does its not her playing her best. There are another 3/4 videos from this gearhead university week and they are the same. She is absolutly incredible player- very imaginative- i just want videos like this to showcase her.
Toby Hodkinson, Sarah is really good at what she's doing, but most interviews with her also show her as somewhat "limited" musician. She may actually be more like an artist than a musician. Home alone she can do things her very own way, but place her together with other musicians and she's starting to get problems. 🙂
I appreciate her honesty so very much. She’s a great guitarist that does her own thing. Music to me is about embracing your own strength and making fun music. Thanks for the video
She is unaware of what the terminology in music theory is but she DEFINITELY understands it. A very rare thing these days.
Blutige Tränen it's odd how some people mind can wrap around concepts with knowing specifics, really cool!
i dont even know what the fuck he is talking about the chord progression the melody to use on it? or ... what??? just too nerdy and unnecessary and no context...
This is mind blowing and very humbling. So cool, great interview
sorry to take up space but this is one of the most entertaining things i've seen for ages
This video shows why I love Sarah's work. She has a very refined intuition or feeling if you like.
Henning, I’d gladly pay for a arrangement video series by yours. Wait, I already pay you :) do videos about arranging, pretty please!
Sarah, talk to Tosin and hope you can guest appear on the Generation Axe tour 2.0! You've come such a long way and are amazing and inspiring to us other musicians!
Honestly, I just fucking love it that Sarah doesn't know much about music theory. She listens to her heart. That's what music should be, IMHO.
Le Déchaîné naa, Music should be whatever feels good to you. The way it is created, whether just intuitively or with lots of knowledge, spontaneously or meticulously crafted, is totally irrelevant. It’s the result that counts, not the process.
I think music theory is just a way to communicate, it's awesome to know, but an impairment to creativity, I think at least
Lot of the 🐐s played that way. I agree.
Music theory is not the opposite of listening to your heart, it's often a shortcut in finding out what your wants.
Theory is all pattern based! You can do it!!
I actually drew little dots on one of my old guitars to show where the Modes of the C Major Scale fell. That help me visually memorize the patterns. It also helps if you break them into the "Blues boxes" to see how they all connect.
This is a great interview session! Really great to see your different approaches to music.
Advanced Frippery!-Amazing talent, stunning technique.
The way I look at theory is this: It's just names for the sounds. It helps to know theory when communicating with other musicians in a jamming or writing context but theory is not necessary by any means. You'd be surprised to find that if you're an experienced player/listener you already intuitively understand how a bunch of theory concepts work. I would also argue that having a well trained ear is a lot more valuable than knowing theory.
This comment summarizes what lots of people seem to be missing. It should not be called "music theory" but "music names/language". Music theory is descriptive, not prescriptive.
what a fucking awesome lesson for both of you, this is hilarious! thank you both :)
Theory is always made too complicated because people fail to explain what matters and why. "How to find a major 7" or how to name some silly collection of notes in relation to a root is of no interest until one knows how things interact together.
It's like telling the name of the baker to someone who doesn't know it's the man who makes bread.
In this case I had no idea how far I'd have to go back... so I started somewhere in the middle and had to find out where Sarah was...
I had no idea you were such a great teacher! Live and learn, and thanks for the lesson. :)
the Skid Row part was indeed funny. Insider joke :)
This is a great example on how different approaches can enrich playing an instrument, and music in general. Amazing.
Theory is easy if you make it easy. Here's all you have to do, if you like jamming and know the sounds you like then just pick one thing that sounds neat and just learn that one little technique and then throw it into your jam. And then don't do any more theory until you feel good about the one thing.
So all rock guitarists like power chords right? Well, just learn a 6th chord or a 9th and then just jam with them until they sound good. Do the same with chord inversions or write a lick without using the 1-5-8 of the scale. No one just sits down with a book and then at the end of the book understands it all, some people just have the benefit of good teachers that slice off a little piece at a time and make it fun.
Henning, great video. Thought this was gonna be one thing, but turned out being something better.
This was really interesting. It felt like I should have been taking notes which was weird, but weirder was that I would not have minded. I just clicked to see what Sarah was doing, but this was legit interesting. Now to find part 2...
when they play skid row man ... it was funny ok xD damn i could not control my laugh when Henning put the "what" face
I love it when she do her stuff and he tries to break it down to music theory only that that Sarah saying....I don't know😂😂😂😂
Sarah what makes your sound so unique? It's so peaceful and tranquil.
Sarah: Idk man I just do it
This is so cool!!!
I wonder if Sarah has ever tried a Chapman stick? It's basically an instrument that's designed for exactly the way that she plays a guitar.
Wow, that's an interesting instrument! Indeed exactly what she's doing.
I played one for a while
Or a Warr guitar, like Trey Gunn or Markus Reuter play. But I guess 8-string guitars kind of fill that void anyway?
I found Sarah through TGU18, and bought 2of her albums via bandcamp. And bought some as gifts for others. Just... because these amazing players / composers need to be supported. Just sayin'.
I loved everything about this episode, animals just makes it great.
damn i learned alot from this! thanks henning!
Sarah ! I’m in the same boat as you! I play music , jam my guitar and don’t know theory , but talent when it’s in you, it’s magical🤘🏼😎
6:36 aaaand she's lost :') just glaring into the abyss of Henning's shiny bright head. Seriously though, this was awesome and I have learned a lot from this already! You should make this into a series! Invite more people, take their signature technique and break it down.
ihr seht so niedlich aus zusammen!!! und sehr gut analysiert. macht echt spaß zuzusehen und zuzuhören und einem guten lehrer könnte ich auch gebrauvhen, man lernt nie aus, aber du bist zunweit weg😭😭😭
This reminds me of when my guitar teacher talks music theory. I smile and nod, but usually, I have no idea what he's talking about.
16:46 When Henning realizes theory might weaponize Sarah.
I relate to her "Really?" "I have no idea" way of just playing what sounds good. Except she ACTUALLY makes it sound good.
This approach can get you places, but it also stops you from playing with others, joining a jam session and so many other things.
Imagine you throw out random words, hoping to form sentences... it makes more sense to actually know the language and the correct syntax.
@@EytschPi42 You're right! That's exactly how it feels to have "natural talent" or "intuition" on an instrument. It was frustrating as a kid because I knew I didn't know the "language" but my parents were so impressed with how far I was getting by ear, lessons seemed like a waste of money to them. Now that I'm revisiting it as an adult, I need to discipline myself and try to absorb the theory instead of using my ears as a crutch. It's a blessing and a curse and a bad habit to break.
Indeed. This explanation was really cool. And Sarah is awesome!
Thanks Henning to introduce to Sarah, she is amazeballs 😍 Of course subscribed to her channel immediately \o/ Too bad that you are a bit far from me, otherwise I'd took lessons 🤘 I'll never get Bart Simpson out of my head from now 😜
I’ve seen a load of these videos with Sarah long field where she isn’t shown playing much and when she is playing it’s her being nervous. I think if you haven’t heard here play elsewhere you would say that she can only do one technique and that she’s not great at that. In reality she plays incredibly well and uses all the techniques you’d expect a player at her level to use. She is awesome- I implore people to watch her play properly.
For those channels making videos with her- could you please let her play!!!
I love the fact that i, apparently, know quite a bit more theory than Sarah, and still can barely be called a guitar player compared to her. Love that gal.
HOLY SHIT (THE FITH ELEMENT) joke is funny as fuck....LMFAO
LOL 11:05 "the thing in between is Bart Simpson" and then the look on Sarah's face. Priceless. I love this session, Sarah is such a great personality.
You can use equalization on the guitar and bass to eliminate the lower interval dissonance..
I love when players like Sara or Tosin don't know theory because in my experience it only increases their already incredible level of talent
Tosin knows theory like nobody's business.
If anything I find it disappointing. It really means they're just dicking around.
Lol Tosin don’t know theory, funny.
"I dont want you to know theory because you'd be unstoppable" 😂
Damn it I should be sleeping. Not having this video making me desperate to pick up my guitar and try something wild and new. I relate so much to Sarah here. Such a cool conversation.
wow this is the best guitar lesson ever!
Really cool way to break it apart. I understand everything.
Henning you're an amazing teacher
No he is just full of himself.
wait.... she doesn't know theory, but can play like a beast. It's always cool to see someone so talented that naturally follows musical theory without knowing it :D
Sarah your a natural guitar goddess! Like he said when you get your theory down your going to be one of the all time greats 🤘 I admire you because your so humble about it.
The low frequency dissonance is the reason 8 String guitarists usually play single notes on the lowest string, playing the same note as the bass. You don´t see 8 stringers play chords down there often.
i don't know 100% of music theory but when you're "teaching" her make sure she understands that the 1,5,8 and 9ths and and the Cmaj7#11 all that are derived from a scale and specifically how the notes in said scale are numbered. Also, try explaining to her the circle of fifths for instance. That is my two cents...
this is all part of it, but it can’t be done in the scope of one video
Jerd My teacher taught me to sing intervals too..."Oh when the Saints" = Root, third, fourth, fifth" was one example. Armed with that knowledge my fingers started going to intervals I'd hear in my head. I feel that naming the interval "third" helps us to associate the shape visually on the board with the sound. Eventually you hear an interval in your head and the fingers go there by themselves.
"i am trying to make this funny but i can't"...the motto of the channel :/
I know where she's coming from about learning theory. The light bulb didn't turn on for me until I learned all the intervals and finally clicked why some chords are within a key and some aren't. After that, harmonizing scales and learning modes came easily. I can see why making that jump can be hard for people at first.
Terrific! I love discussion about tuning and temperaments. Like many people I imagine, I had difficulty tuning back in the day because you would naturally tune to a proper interval for part of the guitar and of course it sounds horrible elsewhere (a great E chord but a horrible A chord etc). And, wow, I had seen Sarah's name online, will have to check out some more.
School without the stuck up professor! Organic music 😹
This video is feast on every level
Sarahs face then he explains the chords is priceless
LEELOO DALLAS MULTISCALE
I’m dead 😂
So it's art against science here. Sarah has a natural feel for what sounds amazing and that is art. Trying to explain the technique behind the art somehow takes away from the audio art that she creates seemingly so easily. The problem is that it forces someone into playing by rules of progression. It restricts the artist by forcing them into a box.
So much agreeing that a lot of times teachers make theory WAY to complicated (and formal)
Result is only having traumatic students that after a year or two trash their guitar and do something else.
Piet Muijs or just quitting the lessons. had a teacher firing that way at me the same way. so f.... much info since there are so many notes and info. by the time we had one chord played the guy had like 7 theories for it. i also tend to give 2 shits about 1,5,8 and major seven and shit. it’s just boooorrring, maybe it works for others.
I took theory as an elective in high school and my teacher made the class very complicated as everyone in that class was in band and chorus and such and it was stuff they were already very familiar with. I was just a kid who was into music. I was the only one who passed my final essay in that class because while I had no idea what terminology meant, I was able to describe theory. I had to break down Edvard Grieg's "In The Hall of The Mountain King" and was able to say everything he wanted without... saying it.
She is F'ing AMAZING!!
Her playing has hints of the band, Animals as Leaders.
Sarah makes me feel better about being a "backwards", play-by-ear musician. We might not fully understand or break down the technical theory of music but we can still create cool, halfway talented stuff sometimes.
Sarah is , briliant, clever, awesome guitarist, package in a beautiful visual form, AKA a angelic being
This was really good for me trying to transpose ma bunch of stringed things together
I'm the exact opposite; theory sticks easily but I can't play for shit
I really laughed when his head popped out 0:30
Henning can't help but to teach better guitar players then him to make them better. Totally awesome.
what is “better”?
When you meet another player both should always leave having learned something from the other, no matter what the levels are.
Please describe in what way you think Sarah is better than I am? Don’t get me wrong, she is amazing and plays beautifully... but how is it “better”?
EytschPi42 well, she’s younger and prettier 😜
But in all seriousness, I cannot understand people’s obsession with who’s a better player and whatnot. Childish. There’s always someone out there who’s better at one thing or another.
When I was younger I had the same elitist and childish attitude towards guitar technique, playing fast, better guitarists and all that crap. First of all, there are so many styles and personal nuances to everyone's playing that is kind of stupid to try and compare. At the end of the day is what you do with what you have learned and developed. Is Steve Vai a better guitarist than Angus Young or Tom Morello? They are just different and amazing at what they do, which is their own personal style of playing guitar.
You can be a really "limited" guitarist and still be as awesome as anybody else. For example: th-cam.com/video/DWos8TS9yaE/w-d-xo.html
I wouldn't call someone who doesn't even understand a concept as simple as intervals better. Ask Henning and Sarah to both solo over a ii-V-I progression and he would make her look like a fucking amateur.
“But why is this one two steps up?”
“Because 2 9’s is a 2”
“.......What”
Lmao she’s so cute
its even possible at some point to just think which note(interval) is in your lead and be able to "hear it" just thinking about a sound or song (even without any music playing). This fact about the lower closed-intervals is very useful great stuff, indeed its true (your ear will make less of it) the beating is too slow to experience the sound as one ("consonant") gestalt. Funny is that close-position major 2nd sound more consonant then major thirds on the low end of my bas-guitar. Thanks a great insight! In any case theory only sticks if you dive in head first Go for it!
He's totally right about theory! I hope she takes him up on that offer. Everything is easier to learn while we are still young and sharp lol I started playing by ear, self taught, only playing rhythm for thrash metal/ hard-core punk kinda stuff (so trash basically lol) and almost wore my lack of knowledge as a badge.. I actually might have been a hipster before hipsters were a thing 🤣
But when I started learning theory I had already been playing guitar by ear for nearly 10 years and theory propelled my playing to a whole new level and Im so glad I did it
And the thing in between is Bart Simpson XD
New video series idea- "Henning's music theory made easy"? Could probably be the best theory instruction ever. Love his approach on this tricky subject!
watch my Power Chord Theory series... loads of stuff in there!
Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely check it out! \m/
Bahaha! Teaching sarah longfield hos to sarah longfield. Good stuff. Love her.
I'm right there with her on theory. This is a great video.
Thank you both so so much. What I learned from this little video brought tears to my eyes.
Don't cry.... learn more and be glad you can learn everyday!!!
omg finally someone i can relate to. XD no musical theory background and it's so hard sometimes to jam with other people.
That was incredibly helpful. My playing style is alot like sarahs which is focused on technicality. And both do have their advantage. But its nice to know that jamming is tough for others too.
Alot of people who know theory agree that they lack the ability to get into flow state and be creative because their too concerned with rules and boundaries to be experimental.
She doesnt know Skid Row? WTF!
everyone of my generation knows that song. Credibility as "artist" lost in second.
Ya same I was like what ? Who doesn’t know skid row I’m even 28 and know who the fuck skid row is lol
I think she's heard some songs but doesn't put the name to any songs. It was a flustered moment with all this tech talk
She hasn’t been infected with that dog shit music
And after that, she is like What?! You don't know Meshuggah
It bears the question : does not being aware of the theory behind it
actually provide Sarah with more instead of less creative freedom?
yes and no
If I was a guitar, and Sarah played me the way she plays her amazing music, it's probably as close to Heaven as I would ever get.
Great vid, that Sarah has no idea who Skid Row are/was, is very sobering for us 50yr old somethings.
You can do it intuitively too, the trick is to listen, follow your ear. For example try playing without using any scale patterns you know or chord shapes or anything other than the sound youre hearing to make new sounds, then all of a sudden your discovering music based on sound rather than creating based on theory.
it is usually a mixture of both that gets you the best results
GREAT VIDEO
Damn bruv, you're actually pretty good at tapping too!
I’m totally gonna use this stuff
You guys tuned in standard for this video? I saw her debut her signature guitar this summer and she mentioned what she called “Guitar Center tuning” and it was a really bizarre tuning system
The best part was her shaking her head to Skid Row. lolz
I can't seem to find the next part of this on Sarah's channel, where is it?
I do something similar to what Sarah does with her ideas, i just play what sounds interesting for me, but when it doesn't sound right at first or if i don´t know how to continue i heavily rely on theory. Knowing that she does what she does only by ear, dude that's cool and i would love to see the result of her after some music theory lessons.
god this so awkward but informative
Sarah is a natural, Henning is a theorical guy! For someone like Henning, witnessing this kind of natural awesomeness is both mesmerizing and nerve wrecking!
Dammit make this a series!!!!
I did... Power Chord Theory... several videos on my channel
No compression......yes! Go Sarah!