In this video we go over 10 things every beginner should know and understand.
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0:00 Intro
1:04 1. The importance of a good timing
2:35 2. Mapping out the fretboard
3:48 3. Connecting the notes to your voice
5:46 4. What chords sound good together?
6:55 5. Don’t be THAT guy at a party
7:51 6. How you can find all chords everywhere on the neck
9:17 7. A basic understanding of music theory
11:25 8. When do you really need new gear?
12:31 9. There are no wrong notes!
13:48 10. Learn kid songs!
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I don't think that Sonic Youth knew all the scales and notes they're playing)
The best advice I got was about the wording of using an instrument. You play it, play being the operative word. You can practice chords and learn scales but remembering that you are playing not trying is important. Its meant to be fun, if you get bored repeating chord patterns don't put down the guitar start doing something different that you enjoy doing. Play it, let the practice be a choice.
A couple of things: Spend time playing with a strap, standing up. Also, don't stare at the fretboard while you are playing.
your rhythm is off in that earlier clip, and your bops are very dad-like. roasted. 🥖
My go-to kid song is the Mickey Mouse Club march.
What about tips for people with arthritis? There are things I simply can't do anymore, and it stopped me from even picking up the guitar for years, but I've gone back to it, playing what I CAN still play, which turns out to be still satisfying, if not stage-quality.
I know there must be plenty of people like myself – where can we go for proper guidance when our fingers won't do all the things they used to do?
A new guitar can definitely be an ignitor. For example, you might have stopped playing the guitar because your old guitar's playability was non-existent. Then you get a new, very playable guitar, which can really spark you to start playing again. Also, just the thrill of getting new gear can motivate you to start playing differently/practicing more etc.
Ofc this is a rather extreme example. If you already have a decent guitar, your point is correct.
#7 at 9:17 What did he do here with the filming? Huge head and small body and tiny guitar, looked quite funny. Thumbsup!
Something that would have helped me when I was a beginner was to know some very advanced things sooner.
You're voice sounded great! I know I can't stop you being insecure but I assure you, you don't need to worry about leaving it in the video!
there's some buzz on the audio
This guy is a bellend, don't worry about anything just learn your own way – don't overthink it, everyone's journey is different – don't listen to some ego twat who films himself talking bollocks from numerous angles
Imagine being in a really warm room, singing and playing the notes the way you did, Paul.
Now, consider yourself roasted, ok.
The most difficult part about playing the guitar is singing in public. It's like undressing and showing all your scars in public for the first time, all the times.
I tried playing at the camp fire once, but once the other girls started becoming a little too enthusiastic, my jealous gf stopped the party.
Why is it called noodling anyway? I like noodles!
So eloquent.. you always use the right words. Wondering if you ever use a teleprompter..? I know it’s not relevant. Just mesmerizing how you speak…
So as a beginner I need to know all the things experienced players learned over years of practice.
This reminds of that "If you want to be rich, just earn more money." Gee, thanks. Why didn't I think of that…
You’re right about buying a guitar to sound like someone only if you already love them. I was obsessed with David Gilmour solos and I was playing them on a shecter, so I got a replica David gilmour black Strat to play them better and I still love the thing
what guitar is it from 7th point?
My god man I'm glad I'm not the only one who's done EVERYTHING wrong in the guitar playing journey (Still love it though).. everything in this video is on point!
I just realized i have the same guitar Paul had when he was a beginner too lol
I wish I knew how important patience is for improving.
Hey here's a question – do you own a classical guitar? I have a Cordoba and I play Mozart on it!!!