Mad props for making this. I guess I’ve always just tried by picking my favorite parts, generally improving up int those points, and then work backwards. But from now on I think I’ll say “if I want to play is long, I’m going from the beginning in order”
If the song you're learning is from one of your favorite bands, you can pretty easily figure out the tunings. For instance with children of bodom, the tunings they use are drop b, drop c, c# standard and d standard. So if the lowest note is a d, I'll know to tune to d standard instead of drop d. Knowing what tunings your band is using will help tremendously.
Awesome video man, I think that your channel could really grow faster if you do more personal videos like this where you are talking to your viewers and teaching them things, but of course the awesome covers must always be the main part of your channel
honesty is the best, and I can say that this "tutorial" is pretty spot on! Listen to what this guy says and listen to your instincts and you'll be surprised at how well you can accomplish things! Also the scales he provided in the description really are key to have memorized, it makes such a huge difference knowing your scales and I haven't even mastered them yet.
Thank you! I really appreciate the support my friend. I actually just made a video on the most used scales in metal so be sure to check it out when u have a second :)
I can't thank you enough for this video. It has helped me tab so many songs that hadn't already been tabbed before, especially Fit For An Autopsy songs like The Travelers, and Murder In The First.
1. Listen to song 2. solo starts 3. oh that's kinda cool. It's only 16th notes. If I practice a lot I can do this. 4. Solo guitar starts with 32ths shredding over 5 different scales with random 32th triplets sweeps 5. Play bass
I bailed from My major city to go home (small town) during the chaos of covid.. I had to leave my gear :( I'm living vicariously from you Mr. Nik , thank you for all your content and continuation of!! You're a shred beast and I highly respect this . I'm ready to annihilate as soon as my hands are back on an axe, you've certainly inspired daily. Basically thank you sir! Chopps be with you.🤘🖤
hey i think it took you a while to make this video, i appreciate your hard work and want to say that the video was really interesting, helpful and also funny :-)
I would also like to add that its really helpful to watch music videos to see where their hands are and what chord shapes theyre doing. Along with videos of them doing it live. Ive learned lots of songs by doing that.
About tunings. Drop tuning isn't the only form of tunings in metal so some chords may not be possible if they are tuned to a standard form of tuning or an alternate tuning. Sure, the drop tuning is very common but not all bands use drop tuning.
I completely agree, this is a very generalized template that can apply to the majority of modern metal music, but you can still play those tricky chords in drop tuning they just may be a lot harder to play. Again, this is more of a template for when players go "ok here is a song, where do I start".
I try my best to get back to every comment and see what the people who support and follow me want, A LOT of them wanted this so it's the least I could do, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
I think the only thing I don't do is the scale part. I always did find the lowest note in the song and fine the tuning plus learning parts accurately. Awesome video!
Please more instructional videos! I have your exact same schecter c-1, Floyd rose and all, and would love some videos or just personal advice on maintaining intonation while changing tunings and keeping the action steady etc. just got it recently and though I like the fr it is foreign to me. other stuff though like scale tutorials, more ear recognition training, etc would be amazing and have me coming back to this channel constantly. cheers hopefully you have something you can add to how you deal with the FR because my action is always going bonkers when I change tunings.
This video helped me a lot, but I think you forgot about one thing: few people can get a 7-string, and even less can afford an 8-string or 9-string. The way I personally get around this issue is by using a drop pedal. Might not be a perfect solution, since the unplugged sound will always sound the same of course.
Great tips. Been waiting for this one a long time!! Btw the edition and type of humor were on point, reminded me of Vow of Volition videos. My only concern is that the pictures are damn small sometimes haha, keep it up.
XD Thanks for the support dude! Yeah I had over 30 picture in the end and I could either spend the time to resize EVERY single one of them or just release it before the new year, so I thought it was worth it to just release it :)
I've kept my eye open to your channel for a long time now. I would really like too see you freestyle, too get an idea of your own style. After all those covers dude, i have no doubt in my mind that you could write some killa stuff. \,,/
You forgot the most important step -- git gud.
Lmao thats for sure an important part of the process
Awwww shit!
u both are awesome, callap ?
Andrew Baena A wild Andrew Baena has appeared
@@AJbassist boi called it
The sheer amount of memelording in this entire video is as incredible as the quality of the advice. NOICE
Lmao thanks dude! :D
Step one: Acquire the power of the water bottle
Thats step 0 ;)
Step H20.
me: time to go to sleep
youtube: this video
me: aight time to practice guitar
Don't lie to us! The only things needed to learn new songs are legendary water bottles that you possess :D but seriously great video :)
Lmao thank you! The water bottles are for sure a major part of this method
Your voice is so deep jeez
It's from smoking too many water bottles
+Nik Nocturnal I bet you make pipes and bongs out of water bottles and smoke that. Do you also snort water??
Sometimes, depends on how fast I need to get the song done
Mad props for making this. I guess I’ve always just tried by picking my favorite parts, generally improving up int those points, and then work backwards. But from now on I think I’ll say “if I want to play is long, I’m going from the beginning in order”
If the song you're learning is from one of your favorite bands, you can pretty easily figure out the tunings. For instance with children of bodom, the tunings they use are drop b, drop c, c# standard and d standard. So if the lowest note is a d, I'll know to tune to d standard instead of drop d. Knowing what tunings your band is using will help tremendously.
Awesome video man, I think that your channel could really grow faster if you do more personal videos like this where you are talking to your viewers and teaching them things, but of course the awesome covers must always be the main part of your channel
Aha thank you! I'll try to do more of these for sure but of course my main focus are my originals and covers :)
Lol how little did Roman know this comment would age like a fine milk😂😂😂
I love how you build in music composition. I've been hearing music theory slowly and surely but yes this video helps a lot!!! Thanks Nik
honesty is the best, and I can say that this "tutorial" is pretty spot on! Listen to what this guy says and listen to your instincts and you'll be surprised at how well you can accomplish things! Also the scales he provided in the description really are key to have memorized, it makes such a huge difference knowing your scales and I haven't even mastered them yet.
Thank you! I really appreciate the support my friend. I actually just made a video on the most used scales in metal so be sure to check it out when u have a second :)
I can't thank you enough for this video. It has helped me tab so many songs that hadn't already been tabbed before, especially Fit For An Autopsy songs like The Travelers, and Murder In The First.
1. Listen to song
2. solo starts
3. oh that's kinda cool. It's only 16th notes. If I practice a lot I can do this.
4. Solo guitar starts with 32ths shredding over 5 different scales with random 32th triplets sweeps
5. Play bass
nik i love you man i really do
I feel like the title should be, "Tips for Figuring Out How to Play Modern Metal Songs" because that's what it is. Also that ending got me. 😅
Not enough water bottles.
Fuck, I knew the water bottle game wasn't good enough, next time my friend
must construct additional water bottles
Kyle Meyer maybe some Kleenex too
Love the practical method. I used to play guitar for years before I switched over to film making. You're going to help a ton of people with this. 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks dude! Hopefully :)
You need more subs man, u're awesome!
Thank you! I appreciate your support :)
This totally helped me out. This video couldn't be any better, it's lit. I'm fulfilling my little rocker heart now.
Nik: How to learn a metal song by ear in less than an hour
*Dopesmoker excists*
Finally found what I've been searching. You're a savior. :'D
Thank you! Glad I could help my friend! :)
Wow. Thanks! I'll hopefully post a cover soon now
Been waiting for this for a loooooong time, THANK YOU!
Thank you for being patient and waiting! :)
The ending of this video made me smile. Good stuff man
Thanks David! I got more coming so be on watch :)
Such kind of video is great. Looking forward to see more!
Thanks! I'll be sure to make more tutorial videos in the future :D
Always saw that you were the only one covering songs I wished to learn. Thanks for the vid.
No problem! Glad I could help :)
I bailed from My major city to go home (small town) during the chaos of covid.. I had to leave my gear :( I'm living vicariously from you Mr. Nik , thank you for all your content and continuation of!! You're a shred beast and I highly respect this . I'm ready to annihilate as soon as my hands are back on an axe, you've certainly inspired daily. Basically thank you sir! Chopps be with you.🤘🖤
I love the “so let’s go” reference. So DL.
:D
hey i think it took you a while to make this video, i appreciate your hard work and want to say that the video was really interesting, helpful and also funny :-)
Thank you and it did take a while! I'm glad you enjoyed it :D
You done changed the game for me. I never thought about using the slowdown feature
Thanks for the help! I would like to see more videos like this. Keep up the good work as always.
Thanks man! Glad it helped, I'll be sure to think of more tutorial ideas for the future :)
Damn! I've been waiting for you to drop this video for a while since you first said you were going to make it. Keep it up bro!
Thanks dude! I got more content coming VERY soon :D
I always wanted to see a video like this. Thank you so much, it's super helpful!
Thanks for watching Luiza! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
I've been waiting for this !!!! thank you mate! :3
Thank YOU for watching :)
I love your advice on scales and modes!!! Thanks
Thank YOU for watching :)
He's right you can't stress how important music theory actually is. It's also Inspiring. Also thanks for the tips.
Thanks Jared! I appreciate the support
Finally ! Great job man, keep up the good work ;)
Thanks dude! Hope it helped :D
Learning guitar & starting with the acoustic - you earned my like & subscribe. Cheers!
3:58 OMFG HAHAHAHA so funny and educative!!
Glad you enjoyed it my friend! I got more coming soon so be on watch :)
Nik you're a beast thx for uploading this btw I was wondering about this stuff
Thank you! Hope it helped :D
Very insightful, Thanks for the video and I hope you make more of these.
Thanks dude! I don't have any planned currently but if I think of more ideas I'll be sure to make more tutorials :)
Nik Nocturnal Thanks bro!
you are the best guitar cover youtuber out there!😉🎸
Thank you! I appreciate the support my friend :)
A very elaborate explanation man, thanks!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it ^__^
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE. Greatly done fam
Thanks fam!
I would also like to add that its really helpful to watch music videos to see where their hands are and what chord shapes theyre doing. Along with videos of them doing it live. Ive learned lots of songs by doing that.
That's a great tip, I actually didn't think of that at the time! Thank you for contributing my friend! :D
6:33 you broke rule #1!!!!! (no distractions) Sweet memes and great vid dude, truly entertaining
About tunings. Drop tuning isn't the only form of tunings in metal so some chords may not be possible if they are tuned to a standard form of tuning or an alternate tuning. Sure, the drop tuning is very common but not all bands use drop tuning.
I completely agree, this is a very generalized template that can apply to the majority of modern metal music, but you can still play those tricky chords in drop tuning they just may be a lot harder to play. Again, this is more of a template for when players go "ok here is a song, where do I start".
Awesome video man! Very helpful and presented in an engaging and easy-to-follow fashion. Love it \m/ (Also, fresh memes ;P )
XD thanks dude! I'm glad you liked it :)
Been waiting for this video!
I hope it didn't disappoint :D
Sick ass covers, dope tutorials, what else can we get from you bro??? The work you do is amazing! Keep it up!
Thanks Brian! If I think of new things to do I'll be sure to do them, but for now just more covers/originals and maybe tutorials :)
Loving the content recently, nothing else like it :')
Thank you! I got more coming VERY soon :D
"You just heard a new song and you love it"
@me with every SOI song
Really appreciate this video haha. I've always been the guy who gets bored when trying to study theory but now I might force myself.
Its also ironic that you chose Mikasa because that was the next song I wanted to learn regardless.
Thank you! Theory can help a lot, helps you identify patterns a lot easier :)
GREAT video
FAM!
thanks for doing it and for listening to us
I try my best to get back to every comment and see what the people who support and follow me want, A LOT of them wanted this so it's the least I could do, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
awesome vid man. I don't play guitar myself but I love music (applecore mainly) and it's cool to see how you do what you do. keep shredin'
Thanks Josh! Applecore is by far my favorite kind of core
Thats really interesting. It will be useful when I get a guitar. Thank you
sooo... all about dedication, discipline and motivation :p good job!
Essentially, but also the little tips here and there will speed up the process A LOT :D
This is so precise 👌🏽 thanks!
Thank YOU for watching :)
You sir are incredible! For subscribed love the content keep it man!
Oh dang. Wish I'd seen this video forever ago.
Very helpful.
I think the only thing I don't do is the scale part. I always did find the lowest note in the song and fine the tuning plus learning parts accurately. Awesome video!
Great video! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks! :)
love your videos man!
Thanks Matt! :)
Damn your voice is way different than I thought
A lot of people seem to also think that aha
hell yeah man badass video. thanks for it
Thank YOU for watching :)
Now I just need a guitar...
And know how to play it
Ur voice is deeper than a deeper voice haha! Great video dude
Lmao thank you! :D
I knew this was going to be great as soon as I hard that VoM intro
Aha thank you! I love VOM, can't wait for new material from them!
Please more instructional videos! I have your exact same schecter c-1, Floyd rose and all, and would love some videos or just personal advice on maintaining intonation while changing tunings and keeping the action steady etc. just got it recently and though I like the fr it is foreign to me.
other stuff though like scale tutorials, more ear recognition training, etc would be amazing and have me coming back to this channel constantly.
cheers hopefully you have something you can add to how you deal with the FR because my action is always going bonkers when I change tunings.
He speaks!
You should do a live stream where you learn a song
One day I will my friend :)
Water is the true secret!
^^ exactly
i've never heard your voice!
is this the first video with voice?
It is my friend! I'm not scared to use my voice, just never had a reason to use it on a youtube video until now aha :)
0:10 'so lets go' is you right?
Is I
It's funny today to remember that Nik used to never talk in his videos xD
This video helped me a lot, but I think you forgot about one thing: few people can get a 7-string, and even less can afford an 8-string or 9-string. The way I personally get around this issue is by using a drop pedal. Might not be a perfect solution, since the unplugged sound will always sound the same of course.
Thank U Nik !
More tutorial plz ...!
keep doing these type of videos plsss u helped a lot
pretty much the method i use!! awesome man!
Thanks dude! :D
Nice Video! You have a good voice to follow!
Thank you! :)
Fantastic, great job!!
Thanks Igor! :D
Don't know how I missed this, but thanks man!
Great tips. Been waiting for this one a long time!! Btw the edition and type of humor were on point, reminded me of Vow of Volition videos.
My only concern is that the pictures are damn small sometimes haha, keep it up.
XD Thanks for the support dude! Yeah I had over 30 picture in the end and I could either spend the time to resize EVERY single one of them or just release it before the new year, so I thought it was worth it to just release it :)
Cool. Thanks for that video! :)
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
great tips mr. nick
Nice one mate. 🤘🏼
Thanks dude! :)
you deserve more subscribers for sure
Another thing that helps is if you have guitar pro, do it all by writing the tabs into the program and the replay it back
Thank you so much! You deserve way more subs!
Thank YOU for watching my friend :)
That fucking blocked worldwide joke at the end got me so good
It's the saddest message on the internet
very nice tutorial! amazing! thanks from argentina!
Tanks Matias! :D
Fucking nice! Mikasa is such a great song
best edit ever
Nik my buddy this video is so good everybody should be a progressive guitarist now haha
You're voice is way deeper than I thought it was gonna be wow.
You can thank the years of water bottles
Nik Nocturnal It's like your form of chain smoking
I love this video. Lol Good shit man!
Thanks dude! I'm glad you liked it ^__^
Plus it's hilarious and entertaining!
I've kept my eye open to your channel for a long time now. I would really like too see you freestyle, too get an idea of your own style. After all those covers dude, i have no doubt in my mind that you could write some killa stuff. \,,/
Thanks! I have a lot of original material on my channel, check out CALAMITY or THE WELL when u have a second :)
Great tips man!
Thanks dude! Glad you enjoyed it ^__^
takeaway from this video... HYDRATE YOSELF AND YOU CAN DO ANYTHIING!!!! (at least 8000 bottles a day minimum)
Old Nik goes hard af
Dat face at 6.50 is hilarious! :D:D by the way you should let your voice heared more often. It's pretty pleasant to listen to :)
Thank you! I usually don't have a reason to use my voice in my videos but I'll see if I can make anymore tutorials in the future :)
That would be awesome! Can't wait for that! :)