Hey everyone! Hope you're all well? Here's the second part of my "How to Practice' series with 5 essential tips to take your Legato technique to the next level. Sorry I've been away for a few months and thanks to everyone who sent supportive words of kindness while I was out of action. I hugely appreciate all of you! Hope you enjoy the content and if you want to support me, feel free to check out the links in the video description. See you all soon, Tom
I love the fact that this is not about those over done 3 notes per string lesson but more in depth and detailed lesson about this technique. This is like attending a live clinic and some bloke has a question that nobody asks. Good Job Tom!👍💪
As a 52-year-old who’s had two carpal tunnel surgeries and years of wrist issues take heed in what he says. I’ve always been a heavy and aggressive player and unfortunately none of my teachers ever told me to loosen up and be less heavy-handed. Tom is a MASTER!!
Legato lesson from a true legato master.... literally the best legato lesson...not just physically but how to execute it mentally..coz many of players get stuck and get confused that how pro players play long legato lines so effeciently.....its all about the mind....after sometime it becomes ur muscle memory but when u start, this is the only thing which players need. Thanks master. Love and respect from India
Man, this was an insane video. You literally tackled every single issue and difficulty I'm encountering with my legato playing right now and provided solutions to it! Thanks!
Tip 4 is a must. It was frustrating as heck but this improves your fretting accuracy VERY QUICKLY. After a few days I did not have to mute the strings and could just focus on my left hand. This cleaned up by alternate picking as well and forced me into some new phrasing ideas I never would have considered. Mastering this is essential to playing at that next level.
So good to see you back in action Tom. Your videos are such a great instructions, a lot of people really appreciate it. Thank you so much for all your work.
Tom, did you ever study Konnokol? 1e&a 2e&a 3 = Takadimi takadimi da! The added bonus with konnokol is you get to emphasize notes within that. So you could have the same 9 note grouping starting on beat 1, but play Takita Takita Taka da (splitting it into 3 lots of 3, or more accurately in practice: 3, 3, 2 and then the ending note which is on its own). Anyway, great lesson. 🙏
Tip 4 - Practice With Hammer-Ons Only - this is HUGE! Thank you so much Tom, I feel like my legato became so much easier and more relaxed after applying this!
I gotta say, I’ve been trying to nail your style of legato for years, and I didn’t really make any progress until I gave the all hammers approach a try for a few days. It really is a game changer, and it helps my fingers stay strong enough to keep the dynamics of my legato playing much more even. All this time I thought my middle finger was being too loud to make the string changes, and in reality my fretting fingers were too weak to play loudly consistently!
Na this is hands down one of the better if not best legato teaching videos. My only issue; even back when i started at 14, was always pull-off extra nonsense hitting every other string in the book and pick control. Took me 7 years to hold a pick correctly and I still can't even play lmaooo
Glad I found this. I had an injury to my fingering middle finger. Effects the ring finger placement as well in a big way. Have had to reinvent my technique. The hammer on exercise is extremely effective for that. Forces me to relax and get it right. Thanks!
You rock, Tom! Your modern legato product really helped me. I never noticed the little rest strokes you use when descending string sets before. I've always thought descending had to be hammer-ons from nowhere. Cheers.
I respect you so much as a musician. Because you share your knowledge to other guitarists and influence so many people playing guitar. Thank you so much.
I really appreciate tips 4 and 5. Trying to get that left hand fingers synchronized and not accenting the string changes are hard! But I do see weekly improvements by doing these exercises and making sure to grind good techniques. When the practice doesn't sound right, I stop and listen to proper sample (like this video!) and try again.
Re the psychology of playing, you should read "Effortless Mastery" by Kenny Werner, and his follow up "Becoming the Instrument". He says a lot of the same stuff but goes much deeper. He's a jazz pianist BTW.
6:40 That is amazing! Light, easy and comfortable. Great timing too! I will never get to that level, nor is it my ambition, but this serves as great inspiration for always stepping up my game.
Hey Tom - Great that you're back :) I've been working on legato and visualisation with David over the last few months - this is tremendously helpful. Many thanks.
Revisiting this after a while - very valuable every time I come back - thank you Tom for sharing. I just noticed that it took you 6.5 minutes to get to the first crazy TQ line 🙂
Awesome, Tom! :) I really enjoyed the video! The psychological aspect is something I practice (or think about) since some years. Just because of the consistency, which I definititely need to develop further. But you mentioned one specific thing here, which I'm constantly struggeling with: that "kick starter" thing. To be able to go from 0 to 100 immediately. I often find myself getting "lazy" in the fingers, unless I conciously practice playing fast. It's like I always need quite a moment to accellerate. Then it mostly works fine. But EVERY TIME I want to go from slow(er) things to fast licks or phrases on the fly, my fingers seem to be frozen or asleep if you will. To conciously practice this "0 to 100" is a golden advice! This alone makes this lesson absolutely great for me! THANK YOU!
Hi, you're one of the best player and teacher I found during these years (I think its 15 years I follow you). Your tips are great. A thing that I miss is how can I keep the beat while I'm changing string in the "3 notes per strings legato movements". It is the Saint Graal for me. I am unable to give the 4 beats feel in legato. Any hint or tip for it? Also, I know it is your secret... Any little hint on how to alternating fingers and plectrum in your "flat picking stlyle" of playing? I think it is pure magic, so pleasent for the ears.
Great Lesson Tom, Have you ever tried giving your fret hand an ice / cold water bath before playing / practicing? I find it really helps prevent the tension / cramping.
Happy to see you back Tom! The practice with hammer-ons only has made a huge difference in my students (and my own) overall playing, great fretting hand rhythmic control will help any technique from legato to all kinds of picking. Great tips overall, thanks!
Hi people, I'm 62 and I've been playing since I was 10, and I also have had multiple carpal tunnel surgeries. I think the secret to solving a lot of playing issues (for me anyway) is in the first tip about the way you think as you play. The analogy to athletes is excellent. When they are in the heat of battle fighting for the puck in front of the net, The good ones will be very relaxed and they will say that time seems to slow down for them. That's what it's all about. Being calm, and aware of what your hands feel like as they are playing. When that tension starts to build it's feels like their is something blocking circulation and hold in the pressure. It's hard to relax when you're on stage in public, but it is something that can be essentially programmed into your subconscious with repetitive practice. I find that as I work on that everything becomes much more even and fluid. It becomes easier to stop and start on demand, the string changes are more uniform. All the things I've struggled with over the years. Thankyou for this lesson. It is so clear and concise with great examples and leaves no room for misunderstanding. So many jazz players get so cryptic it seems like they're talking in code trying to hide some sacred knowledge from the unbathed masses. All hail Tom Quayle. * one more thing about the analogy to athletes...have you ever noticed that when you are inside the song playing that you can detect timing errors down almost into the microseconds. You can tell that a cowbell was a fraction of a beat late when your playing at 200 bpm. It's like time slows down while your inside. You notice all kinds of things nobody could ever hear on the outside.
Awesome lesson and stellar advice during the first part; you're like a modern-day Paganini with pragmatic, heartfelt guidance for fellow players. Thanks so much for the lesson!
Hey everyone! Hope you're all well? Here's the second part of my "How to Practice' series with 5 essential tips to take your Legato technique to the next level. Sorry I've been away for a few months and thanks to everyone who sent supportive words of kindness while I was out of action. I hugely appreciate all of you! Hope you enjoy the content and if you want to support me, feel free to check out the links in the video description. See you all soon, Tom
I love the fact that this is not about those over done 3 notes per string lesson but more in depth and detailed lesson about this technique. This is like attending a live clinic and some bloke has a question that nobody asks. Good Job Tom!👍💪
Thank you Tom for the lesson🙂🎸🔥
2 years of consuming guitar vids near daily and this is still a standout. tip 4 is great, seen this suggested before but never the why explained.
love it
It is an honor! First time approaching on the legato technique... "when the disciple is ready the master appears". Greatings from Chile.
Not only has this immediately helped my legato playing, but I took 7/19 and scored a 20 ball fifty in 4th grade cricket on Sunday.
Underrated comment*
Best legato lesson ever !!!
True
From the man with best backing tracks ever! You Tha man!
Really is
Turbo chops at:
6:35
27:13
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Tom you rock brother thank you so much ❤️
Tom you were most definitely missed, glad you're back and feeling good, know you are well respected and appreciated
Thanks Steve!
@@tomquayleguitar 🤘
How the could give this a thumbs down ? He’s literally the master
Some of the best instructional guitar videos on TH-cam. Had to scroll way too far down to find this in my feed. Now turned on all notifications.
Thanks so much!!
The definitive legato manual; clear and concise...
As a 52-year-old who’s had two carpal tunnel surgeries and years of wrist issues take heed in what he says. I’ve always been a heavy and aggressive player and unfortunately none of my teachers ever told me to loosen up and be less heavy-handed. Tom is a MASTER!!
Legato lesson from a true legato master.... literally the best legato lesson...not just physically but how to execute it mentally..coz many of players get stuck and get confused that how pro players play long legato lines so effeciently.....its all about the mind....after sometime it becomes ur muscle memory but when u start, this is the only thing which players need. Thanks master. Love and respect from India
Man, this was an insane video. You literally tackled every single issue and difficulty I'm encountering with my legato playing right now and provided solutions to it! Thanks!
yeah same here,this guy is a great teacher
Tip 4 is a must. It was frustrating as heck but this improves your fretting accuracy VERY QUICKLY. After a few days I did not have to mute the strings and could just focus on my left hand. This cleaned up by alternate picking as well and forced me into some new phrasing ideas I never would have considered. Mastering this is essential to playing at that next level.
Glad to have you back Tom.
You were missed Tom. Such a great tutor, you explain everything so clear. Thanks for what you do and its great to see you back.
Love this dude. The intro applies to literally everything in life and I wish the importance of this mindset was taught in schools
Perfect Legato Lesson!!!
So good to see you back in action Tom. Your videos are such a great instructions, a lot of people really appreciate it. Thank you so much for all your work.
This is still the best video for your legato! Left hand only has changed my playing dramatically. Thanks Tom
Tom, did you ever study Konnokol? 1e&a 2e&a 3 = Takadimi takadimi da! The added bonus with konnokol is you get to emphasize notes within that. So you could have the same 9 note grouping starting on beat 1, but play Takita Takita Taka da (splitting it into 3 lots of 3, or more accurately in practice: 3, 3, 2 and then the ending note which is on its own).
Anyway, great lesson. 🙏
I like the chickens pecking analogy. Cluck cluck 😊
Tip 4 - Practice With Hammer-Ons Only - this is HUGE! Thank you so much Tom, I feel like my legato became so much easier and more relaxed after applying this!
Can’t press the like button enough!
I gotta say, I’ve been trying to nail your style of legato for years, and I didn’t really make any progress until I gave the all hammers approach a try for a few days. It really is a game changer, and it helps my fingers stay strong enough to keep the dynamics of my legato playing much more even.
All this time I thought my middle finger was being too loud to make the string changes, and in reality my fretting fingers were too weak to play loudly consistently!
Great to see you back Tom. Stay well mate.
Brilliant lesson! You’re a fantastic teacher Tom!
Na this is hands down one of the better if not best legato teaching videos. My only issue; even back when i started at 14, was always pull-off extra nonsense hitting every other string in the book and pick control. Took me 7 years to hold a pick correctly and I still can't even play lmaooo
Totally fantastic to see you back Tom , Bravo !!!
Hi Tom, you are a great player. Don't stop. Teaches me loads just watching...and I've been playing since 1970!!!
Glad I found this. I had an injury to my fingering middle finger. Effects the ring finger placement as well in a big way. Have had to reinvent my technique. The hammer on exercise is extremely effective for that. Forces me to relax and get it right. Thanks!
You rock, Tom! Your modern legato product really helped me. I never noticed the little rest strokes you use when descending string sets before. I've always thought descending had to be hammer-ons from nowhere. Cheers.
Thanks Ethan! The rest strokes really help with string transitions and to stay relaxed for sure.
I respect you so much as a musician.
Because you share your knowledge to other guitarists and influence so many people playing guitar. Thank you so much.
the phrasing thing is a game changer! never heard it this way before, Thanks Tom!
Stoked to have you back mate! Happy to hear you took some solid time to yourself, and equally happy to have you back over here ;)
I really appreciate tips 4 and 5. Trying to get that left hand fingers synchronized and not accenting the string changes are hard! But I do see weekly improvements by doing these exercises and making sure to grind good techniques. When the practice doesn't sound right, I stop and listen to proper sample (like this video!) and try again.
Re the psychology of playing, you should read "Effortless Mastery" by Kenny Werner, and his follow up "Becoming the Instrument". He says a lot of the same stuff but goes much deeper. He's a jazz pianist BTW.
Very very illuminating ! Thanks Tom and good to see you back !
That was brilliant , going to watch it again tomorrow & take notes so I can practice it
Thanks Tom! It's great to see you well and back again. Health is always first. lml
Happy to see U back and SOLID as always! ❤❤❤
6:40 That is amazing! Light, easy and comfortable. Great timing too! I will never get to that level, nor is it my ambition, but this serves as great inspiration for always stepping up my game.
Very very pleased to hear you're feeling better. Just like to add my small voice to the chorus of support for you. 🙂
6:34 what???? Thats amazing Tom
So thankful for this "How to Practice" series!
The first one has been my biggest drawback.
Thank you. ❤
Mental preparation and visualizing analogy is very true not only for musician and athletic but even for student preparation for exam..well said..
Glad to have you back Tom!
This lesson is pure Gold Thanks Tom
Man, I didn't realize how much I needed this lesson until I heard it. I've been hitting a wall lately. Great tips as always. Cheers
Super glad to see that you're back Tom! Take it easy - we're here for the long run (the long...scale...run...eh...)!
Thanks Lars!
This was super helpful. Thanks Tom.
Great to have you back mate! Awesome as always!
Best legato lesson coming from the best legato player (other than Rick). Thank you, master!
Tom Thank You! This lesson is infinitely helpful and definitely worth multiple watches. Hope you are having a great day!
Hey tom great having you back, hope everything is fine now. Keep the good work
Just wonderful advice. Thanks Tom.... Much of this analogous to elements of the incredible Alexander Technique which seems ultra transformative
great video. not enough people talk about the mental approach to playing and improvising even tho imo its way more important than the rest
Thank you Tom... You're the greatest
You're just the best tutor Tom! Thank you for many years of inspiration.
Best guitar lesson of the year. Huge thanks!
Hey Tom - Great that you're back :) I've been working on legato and visualisation with David over the last few months - this is tremendously helpful. Many thanks.
Always is a pleasure! Thank you Tom!
thank you so much Tom!!
Legato king tom quayle !!!
Thanks for sharing your precious knowledge. Really interesting and Helpful!
Whooho :)
You are back!! That´s great!
Thank you Sir!. Diggin those fret ends!!! :) Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2022!
Amazing video; The bursts
Lesson was especially helpful! Thank you Tom, and welcome back!
Revisiting this after a while - very valuable every time I come back - thank you Tom for sharing. I just noticed that it took you 6.5 minutes to get to the first crazy TQ line 🙂
Tom amazing instructor!! Thanks
Loving the philosophical approach!
So glad to have you back. Totally understandable. You put out such great stuff that rest is so well deserved.
This cleared out a lot of confusion i had in these years!!! probably checking out a few hundreds times to to be exact and on point like you sir!!🖤🖤🖤
So glad I found this. You’re amazing 🔥🔥
Thanks for sharing all this stuff! Legato rules 😎👍🏻
Well this was very validating... Thanks! ❤
Tip 1: Seems easy but it’s the hardest. Especially when playing on live situation. Great tips Tom. Thank you.
Couldn’t agree more!
This is incredibly enlightening tips. Definitely going to work on these.
Thank's for your knowledge Tom ! you have the best control legato technique. I will most to practice the accurance
The master returns. Thanks for all of your contributions Tom. Your instructional material is always on point!
This is becoming my favourite youtube series. Keep them coming Tom you are awesome !
Thanks Tom! Outstanding
this is amazing!!! and help alot, thanks tom
Thank you so very much.
Hammers from nowhere are REALLY hard! 🙈
Greetings from Spain!
Great to have you back Tom - it's super important to know when to take a break and be kind to ourselves. Great lesson 🎶🎸
Una lección Increíble... que bueno que estés de vuelta!🙌🙌🙌... Saludos y Gracias!!!
Awesome, Tom! :) I really enjoyed the video! The psychological aspect is something I practice (or think about) since some years. Just because of the consistency, which I definititely need to develop further. But you mentioned one specific thing here, which I'm constantly struggeling with: that "kick starter" thing. To be able to go from 0 to 100 immediately. I often find myself getting "lazy" in the fingers, unless I conciously practice playing fast. It's like I always need quite a moment to accellerate. Then it mostly works fine. But EVERY TIME I want to go from slow(er) things to fast licks or phrases on the fly, my fingers seem to be frozen or asleep if you will. To conciously practice this "0 to 100" is a golden advice! This alone makes this lesson absolutely great for me! THANK YOU!
Great stuff amazing playing
#4 is going to help me rebuild my technique- while I have 50 years of playing, I am a total beginner with this concept- thanks for the insight
I started #4 with every minor pentatonic pattern in every key that I am currently using in my cover band-- already feeling the difference
Hi, you're one of the best player and teacher I found during these years (I think its 15 years I follow you). Your tips are great. A thing that I miss is how can I keep the beat while I'm
changing string in the "3 notes per strings legato movements". It is the Saint Graal for me. I am unable to give the 4 beats feel in legato. Any hint or tip for it?
Also, I know it is your secret... Any little hint on how to alternating fingers and plectrum in your "flat picking stlyle" of playing? I think it is pure magic, so pleasent for the ears.
Great to see you back Tom… love your teaching and appreciate your time sharing your awesome talent with us all.
Brilliant, Tom!
Great Lesson Tom, Have you ever tried giving your fret hand an ice / cold water bath before playing / practicing? I find it really helps prevent the tension / cramping.
Great stuff Tom. The Practice Tool Kit really improved my technique!
Happy to see you back Tom!
The practice with hammer-ons only has made a huge difference in my students (and my own) overall playing, great fretting hand rhythmic control will help any technique from legato to all kinds of picking.
Great tips overall, thanks!
Great Watch. Fantastic. Thanks
Hi people, I'm 62 and I've been playing since I was 10, and I also have had multiple carpal tunnel surgeries. I think the secret to solving a lot of playing issues (for me anyway) is in the first tip about the way you think as you play. The analogy to athletes is excellent. When they are in the heat of battle fighting for the puck in front of the net, The good ones will be very relaxed and they will say that time seems to slow down for them. That's what it's all about. Being calm, and aware of what your hands feel like as they are playing. When that tension starts to build it's feels like their is something blocking circulation and hold in the pressure. It's hard to relax when you're on stage in public, but it is something that can be essentially programmed into your subconscious with repetitive practice. I find that as I work on that everything becomes much more even and fluid. It becomes easier to stop and start on demand, the string changes are more uniform. All the things I've struggled with over the years. Thankyou for this lesson. It is so clear and concise with great examples and leaves no room for misunderstanding. So many jazz players get so cryptic it seems like they're talking in code trying to hide some sacred knowledge from the unbathed masses. All hail Tom Quayle.
* one more thing about the analogy to athletes...have you ever noticed that when you are inside the song playing that you can detect timing errors down almost into the microseconds. You can tell that a cowbell was a fraction of a beat late when your playing at 200 bpm. It's like time slows down while your inside. You notice all kinds of things nobody could ever hear on the outside.
What a brilliant lesson
Thank you Tom!!! Very usefull and interesting ideas of Legato! Will try!
This was really useful! Thank you!
Awesome lesson and stellar advice during the first part; you're like a modern-day Paganini with pragmatic, heartfelt guidance for fellow players. Thanks so much for the lesson!
Great lesson. Biggest takeaway… be like the chicken pecking 😂 love it Tom, welcome back
Haha! Chicken Pecking, rather than Chicken Picking!!