Three Tips for Improving Bluegrass Playing Fast

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    Tyler Grant, a JamPlay.com instructor and renowned Bluegrass player, offers up his 3 most useful tips on improving your playing fast.
    This is an archive of the JamPlay summer live event which took place on July 5th, 2016.
    To take lessons from Tyler and 80 other instructors, please visit www.jamplay.com

Komentáƙe • 135

  • @BigBearCarolina1
    @BigBearCarolina1 Pƙed 4 lety +28

    Boy there are plenty of uptight jerks in this world! Thanks for the free lesson and thanks for the effort. Some of us were actually taught manners by folks who cared about us.

  • @boco1951
    @boco1951 Pƙed 4 lety +10

    Never regret learning something about the guitar!

  • @crob8240
    @crob8240 Pƙed 5 lety +14

    I know this is a three year old video, but these rude comments are frustrating. I watched the whole video and even enjoyed the fun metronome stuff. I took the time during this part while still watching and listening to download a metronome app so thanks for that and don't stop the real time fun stuff like this in your videos. I also liked the detailed explanation than was well balanced with playing because all play and no explanation doesn't help and all explanation without showing the playing also doesn't help so this was very well balanced. For all the one's who complained or griped about the instruction either aren't serious about playing bluegrass music or are so impatient in their lives, that they will never be satisfied with anything and as long as they have a keyboard and no one can see them they are the bravest in the world. Thanks again I gained some valuable tips from this video.

    • @GretschProf
      @GretschProf Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Just as the you feel some comments are rude and frustrating, others may feel frustrated by production values. If a submitter is dedicated and watching the comments (and they should be) they can see what bothers people and adjust their presentation. Of course viewers can simply watch another video and not comment. Then all the presenters that could have improved their viewing numbers, instead will be forced to quit making videos altogether.

    • @jimjambananaslam3596
      @jimjambananaslam3596 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@GretschProf This was a livestream for a massive guitar instructional website. They put the archived video on youtube as a freebie. So I doubt they're worried about what you think of the production value of an ancient livestream.

    • @GretschProf
      @GretschProf Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@jimjambananaslam3596 Nor your comments.

    • @G_Demolished
      @G_Demolished Pƙed rokem

      @@GretschProf Yeah, we know you have no attention span. Has it occurred to you that not everyone has that affliction?

    • @crob8240
      @crob8240 Pƙed rokem

      @Ralph Reilly Right! Like maybe what I was doing. Did I stop anyone? Did I express my opinion just the same as everyone? Here's an idea stfu.

  • @rainchaser5389
    @rainchaser5389 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    What a great video! Thank you for the tip on the metronome app. I agree with you about the nice sound of the wood block on it. Thank you for posting.

  • @jimmccarley9609
    @jimmccarley9609 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    This was a great, informative video. Tyler is concise, and insightful. I may watch it again!

  • @jimray2281
    @jimray2281 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Thank you for this lesson - it’s exactly what I was looking for

  • @geoboggs3897
    @geoboggs3897 Pƙed rokem +1

    I found this lesson helpful in its entirety. I feel like I have a road map to where I want to be. Thanks!

  • @fleadoggreen9062
    @fleadoggreen9062 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Lol the voice memo is one of my main tools, I been doin this a while, a lot of folks don’t realize how handy youtube and smart phones are when practicing music , anyone remember wearing out cassettes by going over parts over n over , ya don’t realize it’s wore out til u get a new tape , thanks for the video

  • @DasStig
    @DasStig Pƙed 7 lety +6

    That is a great lesson. Thank you.

  • @fredanderson7952
    @fredanderson7952 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great video, thanks. The metro e on top of your head is a great tip. Our banjo player has a flat head so we will put it on himđŸ˜‰đŸŽ¶đŸŽ¶

  • @dougsmith8430
    @dougsmith8430 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Great lesson Tyler! Thank you!

  • @robynchilson9849
    @robynchilson9849 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Thanks! Great lesson! Teaching technique and picking!

  • @stagelifelv9324
    @stagelifelv9324 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Great lesson! Thank you.

  • @theburnerband6440
    @theburnerband6440 Pƙed 6 lety +4

    Top vid and great capo tip at end!

  • @morbanjo2503
    @morbanjo2503 Pƙed 7 lety +5

    Well I got some good info from this - even un edited!

  • @d.l.huntministries8131
    @d.l.huntministries8131 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    This is what I want to get into. a good video to watch and learn too, thanks for all the information.

  • @YngtchieMusic
    @YngtchieMusic Pƙed 5 lety +39

    It's my experience that someone who's too impatient to skip a few minutes of technical issues, that person is too impatient to learn how to play guitar in the first place.
    I look back on countless of hours working on both lead licks and rhythmic feel with that metronome clicking away. It's boring, yes, but you can't expect instant results with things like muscle memory and the like. Practice takes time and dedication, you gotta put in the work to be better. If you don't, you'll just be some random guy complaining about stuff on CZcams.

  • @tjbaker1319
    @tjbaker1319 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Thanks for this sharing! This is very helpful in learning the bluegrass style. I’m trying to get better at this style coming from more of a swing style.

    • @joseph2832
      @joseph2832 Pƙed rokem

      Swing is bluegrasses 1st cousin! đŸ€Ș

  • @JohnnyRebKy
    @JohnnyRebKy Pƙed rokem +1

    I can’t believe all the comments bitching about this lesson. When I started playing in the 1990s as a kid I would have given anything to have access to such things as this. I had no CZcams or teacher. I am completely self taught by pure trial and error. As a result I’m a sloppy player and not nearly as good as I should be. I didn’t even know what a scale was until years later. But you guys have access to this stuff and should be thankful for it.

  • @NoteConference
    @NoteConference Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Just subscribed Thanks for the tips!

  • @adamhill3107
    @adamhill3107 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Love the video! Love the guitar! ! You've worked that guitar haven't you!

  • @johnpugh2485
    @johnpugh2485 Pƙed 6 lety +2

    Cool lesson, was curious about straps i was curious about it and saw someone's comment asking about them. Link doesn't work for straps so I assume maybe they're sold out?
    Cheers

  • @southwestauto9250
    @southwestauto9250 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    Thanks for the tips :)

  • @corvaessen
    @corvaessen Pƙed 2 lety

    Nice guitar, very nice playing, great video

  • @dufus2273
    @dufus2273 Pƙed 7 lety +2

    that collings has a great sound. been to the factory. too rich for me. ioi

  • @ppipi6780
    @ppipi6780 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    For practice
    Verse 16:17
    Fancy 31:33
    Fancy B 32:49
    36:39
    A part 24:37 Verse 27:08

  • @jayb5435
    @jayb5435 Pƙed rokem

    Excellent vid, glad i came across this,by the way what type of capo is that? i been thinking about getting one

  • @mikeokhurtz2152
    @mikeokhurtz2152 Pƙed 5 lety +1

    Thank you! 👍

  • @kevinmccormick6434
    @kevinmccormick6434 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Sure there could be some improvement to the clip BUT....I have watched a lot of other clips and found he did get to the point faster than many....there is a lot to learn if yo just watch and listen.....and work on expanded on what he says. Even the little errors that could have been edited out at least shows a human side that make it feel as if it is some guy just jamming with you. If you want more detail on the songs themselves just slow down the playback speed. If you don't like his style go somewhere else....if you do, as I do....listen and learn. I have been playing for over 53 years but still need a refresher in the basics and can still always learn something new if I watch carefully enough. Great job Tyler!

  • @karlwilson2021
    @karlwilson2021 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Sweet Collings bro

  • @Stratocaster65
    @Stratocaster65 Pƙed 7 lety +1

    Tyler
 what kind of strap are you using
? I want to get one..

  • @jeremyford9806
    @jeremyford9806 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Great Lesson!! I am trying to learn all the fiddle tunes like you are saying. I have learned Salt Creek, I know Soldiers Joy, I will learn Arkansas traveler. Do you have a recommendation on which fiddle tunes to learn first. I am sure some are done at Jam sessions more than others??

    • @marthakrumboltz2710
      @marthakrumboltz2710 Pƙed rokem

      Just a couple here, Old Joe Clark, Sally Goodin, and one of my favorites although difficult to play a lead to John Hardy, Bill Cheatham. There are some great books out there also. Try listening to Dan Crary. His first is Bluegrass Guitar and you’ll fall deep. Doc Watson will inspire you as he was one of the first to flatpick these tunes. Good luck

    • @marthakrumboltz2710
      @marthakrumboltz2710 Pƙed rokem

      I forgot, type in Backing Tracks and they have many of these tunes without a lead. Just the music to many tunes in time, which will help speeding up or slowing down.

  • @ksmit
    @ksmit Pƙed 7 lety +2

    This is CZcams, and yes, I'm lurking.

  • @SuperBeanson
    @SuperBeanson Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    nice treble sound

  • @monsterzero1965
    @monsterzero1965 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    What size pick do you use

  • @porkyfedwell
    @porkyfedwell Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Very slow start but lots of good content. Thank you.

  • @JerryScribner
    @JerryScribner Pƙed 2 lety

    Where can I get a strap like you’re using?

  • @etiennemicky199
    @etiennemicky199 Pƙed 7 lety +1

    avec une tablature ça serait le top merci

  • @mariannemacdonald10
    @mariannemacdonald10 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    No gripping here Thanks a million!!!

  • @brandonnorwood5933
    @brandonnorwood5933 Pƙed 6 lety +5

    got my thumbs up after the head balancing act lol

  • @fardle
    @fardle Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Where did you get your shirt.? I gave up before you started playing, if you ever did.

  • @alaingaudet8647
    @alaingaudet8647 Pƙed 7 lety +5

    31:30 ! sounds great man!

  • @lynnwright7060
    @lynnwright7060 Pƙed 7 lety +9

    Great lesson on how to use a phone.

  • @symphonyfarm2009
    @symphonyfarm2009 Pƙed 7 lety +2

    Hey Tyler I am lurking too. Looking for tips to bring to a whole band situation, more so than just individual practice.

    • @TylerGrant
      @TylerGrant Pƙed 6 lety +1

      Hi, I have not had the opportunity to do much of that kind of lesson on JamPlay. They don't have a big enough studio setup to do that. Come see me at one of my workshops next Summer...

  • @rainchaser5389
    @rainchaser5389 Pƙed 3 lety

    Such a great player!

  • @narrowschiropractic
    @narrowschiropractic Pƙed 7 lety +2

    did he really just try to put that on his head?

  • @jimblackwell8762
    @jimblackwell8762 Pƙed 5 lety

    just show me a slow tune note for note

  • @bluto212
    @bluto212 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    A battery powered quartz metronome cost $40 in the 80s. LOL

  •  Pƙed 8 lety +30

    Chuck Norris gave us a great lesson!!!

    • @barrya.6212
      @barrya.6212 Pƙed 4 lety

      He also has a video on how to get best results on Total Gym !

    • @mgibby63mg
      @mgibby63mg Pƙed 2 lety

      I thought I was the first to think he looked like Chuck Norris, lol

  • @paulf7567
    @paulf7567 Pƙed 3 lety

    He's proper grey now!

  • @jackgriffith9229
    @jackgriffith9229 Pƙed rokem +3

    (In a creepy low voice) Hello, I am a lurker . I am going to take this guitar lesson for free and I’ll never admit to it! Ever !🎾🎾🎾🎾

    • @henrikibsen6258
      @henrikibsen6258 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

      One of these days I will catch you Jack Griffith. Mark my words. Your days of watching guitar lessons for free are numbered.

  • @MtnLiner
    @MtnLiner Pƙed 5 lety +1

    9:30

  • @osagemusic
    @osagemusic Pƙed 6 lety +1

    Fuel for hating metronomes! Maybe consider putting the metronome in your shirt pocket instead of balancing it on your head? The last half is worth the watch.

  • @kukumuniu5658
    @kukumuniu5658 Pƙed 2 lety

    18:52 - what??

  • @Moonshot568
    @Moonshot568 Pƙed 5 lety

    Nice lesson thank you , but man I’m ADD .... please

  • @jasonadams527
    @jasonadams527 Pƙed 7 lety

    How about skipping to the lick? Even beginners don't need that much explanation. I gave up and left.

    • @TylerGrant
      @TylerGrant Pƙed 6 lety +6

      You got a fast forward button, don't you? Some beginners need thorough explanation...

  • @thespiritof76..
    @thespiritof76.. Pƙed 6 lety

    stuntman

  • @GretschProf
    @GretschProf Pƙed 5 lety +2

    The information is good, but the presentation leaves much to be desired. Doesn't really encourage viewers to sign up. However, the audio quality is pretty good.

  • @TheBladepolisher
    @TheBladepolisher Pƙed rokem

    Good lesson but it got a little weird when he said "you don't want to move around a lot when your playing" and then put his smart phone on hid head ? ? Like I said, good lesson, if you can wait around for it to start. I didn't hear any exercises un past 8 minutes in to the video.
    Should've identified the video as Beginner Studies - Day 1.

    • @marthakrumboltz2710
      @marthakrumboltz2710 Pƙed rokem

      You sound as if you just spent 30 dollars on this bit of instruction. If you knew anything of Tyler Grant, you’d probably open those ears and close the pie hole.

  • @scottadcock550
    @scottadcock550 Pƙed 7 lety +8

    9:05. im out.

  • @jimblackwell8762
    @jimblackwell8762 Pƙed 5 lety

    way over my head ---- just a beginner === I need the scales played slowly

  • @CCRForeverTribute
    @CCRForeverTribute Pƙed 6 lety +11

    always practise with a metronome and adjust angle of holding pick (just saved you 50 minutes of no actual lesson on increasing playing speed)

  • @beehappy7797
    @beehappy7797 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    When are you gonna start? LOL

  • @chester1977
    @chester1977 Pƙed 2 lety

    this guy is a sweaty wreck

  • @cyberbob19
    @cyberbob19 Pƙed 7 lety +2

    I would like to complain for nothing...

    • @banjopete
      @banjopete Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Robert , me too, can’t beat a good complain.

  • @bawsack69
    @bawsack69 Pƙed 3 lety

    Balancing a phone on your head doesn't work!?!? Colour me surprised.

  • @dixogaming926
    @dixogaming926 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Chuck Norris playing guitar..... XD

    • @Captainrick10
      @Captainrick10 Pƙed 3 lety

      Ronnie Dunn got Chuck Norris but pregnant

  • @mgibby63mg
    @mgibby63mg Pƙed 2 lety

    I didn't know Chuck Norris played bluegrass

  • @drewseisler6256
    @drewseisler6256 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I'm bringing home my baby bumblebee, won't my mommy be so proud of me.

  • @tylerhaas4922
    @tylerhaas4922 Pƙed 2 lety

    So how do you learn all those fills hahahaha!!

  • @BrocSheldon
    @BrocSheldon Pƙed 7 lety +15

    just a tip...edit out unnecessary footage, such as messing with the metronome

    • @CC-yq5bw
      @CC-yq5bw Pƙed 7 lety +8

      If it was edited, it wouldn't be free. Just a tip, use your forward button.

    • @ksmit
      @ksmit Pƙed 7 lety +6

      Agreed. Free shouldn't mean full of useless, time consuming crap. Editing that out would have not been time consuming.

    • @profd65
      @profd65 Pƙed 7 lety +9

      "Free" means you get what you pay for. Quit your whining.

    • @TylerGrant
      @TylerGrant Pƙed 6 lety +5

      This was a LIVE lesson. It is available on the archives of JamPlay.com. Sorry bout the metronome thing it was just something we were trying to get it closer to the mic :)

    • @SteveH4es
      @SteveH4es Pƙed 6 lety +1

      BROCSTRADAMUS good tip. Where are your video lessons?

  • @MisterNiles
    @MisterNiles Pƙed 3 lety

    It's Wednesday.

  • @theofficialterrycrewsyoutu5885

    Chuck Norris teaches guitar.

  • @j.d.leslie8458
    @j.d.leslie8458 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    When he said the word metronome, my eyes glazed over and jaw went slack. I went back to watching porn.

  • @musicproductioncentral4540
    @musicproductioncentral4540 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    is this a joke? good one.

  • @hywel4605
    @hywel4605 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    is this guy crazy?

  • @beastlybombers
    @beastlybombers Pƙed 2 lety

    Great to see Chuck Norris plays guitar.

  • @travelinbandplay1214
    @travelinbandplay1214 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    more rockin less talkin

  • @wreckoningday
    @wreckoningday Pƙed 8 lety +13

    Nice info but terribly unprofessional. they couldn't have edited out the metronome not being plugged in and him trying to balance it on his head?! Definitely doesn't make me want to pay for any of their videos

    • @TylerGrant
      @TylerGrant Pƙed 6 lety +5

      This was a LIVE lesson. It is available on the archives of JamPlay.com. Sorry bout the metronome thing it was just something we were trying to get it closer to the mic :)

  • @rolanddoucet458
    @rolanddoucet458 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Waaaaay too much blah blah.

  • @spdphotog
    @spdphotog Pƙed 7 lety +2

    1st 9 minutes wasted time

    • @TylerGrant
      @TylerGrant Pƙed 6 lety +1

      This was a LIVE lesson. It is available on the archives of JamPlay.com. Sorry bout the metronome thing it was just something we were trying to get it closer to the mic :)

    • @travis8947
      @travis8947 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@TylerGrant Scott Doonan wasted his own precious time bitching and getting bald. His fault

  • @clintongraham9243
    @clintongraham9243 Pƙed 2 lety

    For a guy who gives advice he seems unprepared

  • @rudyqueen10
    @rudyqueen10 Pƙed 7 lety

    way to much bs talk fooling with cords people look to learn guitar not cool

    • @TylerGrant
      @TylerGrant Pƙed 6 lety +3

      You got a better free method? This was a LIVE lesson. Much more material available, including my 27-lesson Flatpicking series at Jamplay.com

  • @ketenchu
    @ketenchu Pƙed 5 lety

    too much talking

  • @fortushane7160
    @fortushane7160 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Dude, edit the dead time in yer videos and get to the point bro!

    • @travis8947
      @travis8947 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Shane is the worst name ever

  • @w.c.graywolf5103
    @w.c.graywolf5103 Pƙed 3 lety

    Terrible

  • @rayclark483
    @rayclark483 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Way to much time talking and not teaching

  • @cliberg
    @cliberg Pƙed rokem

    Beginning at 5:30, some editing would have been advisable.😊