Richard Smith Fingerstyle Workout

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Komentáře • 133

  • @paulmcanear825
    @paulmcanear825 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I can't believe one of the worlds finest guitarists just offered a free lesson on fingerstyle to anyone. Thank you for sharing this. Really helpful

  • @andrewlavogue3950
    @andrewlavogue3950 Před 3 lety +34

    Dude is insanely talented and its a joy listening to him play.

  • @wasteyelo1
    @wasteyelo1 Před 4 lety +44

    Fabulous to see and hear Richard in Guitarist again. What an incredible guitar player he is.

  • @frozencanuck6764
    @frozencanuck6764 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Easily one of the best guitar players in the world. I love listening to him play.

  • @rayward9726
    @rayward9726 Před měsícem

    Richard, you are a teaching genius! Thank you for your amazing talent and patience to share it with us novices.

  • @juliosena22
    @juliosena22 Před 4 lety +18

    It is awesome when a Genius shares his knowledge in a so simple way. Thanks Richard

  • @martinspencer366
    @martinspencer366 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Watched Richard in Southport not long ago. He's mesmerising, anything he plays by other musicians is perfect.

  • @rochford59
    @rochford59 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I've been (trying) playing guitar for more than 50 years,but Richard is one those people who was born with this natural ability...almost god given,Guthrie Govern is another!

  • @2mdallas
    @2mdallas Před 2 lety +3

    Brilliant concept in showing natural dependency between thumb and fingers then how to work around it. Richard, your playing is genius as is your ability to teach. One of the best.

  • @TimH86
    @TimH86 Před 3 lety +15

    ‘And so on..!’ To whom it may help on the journey to fingerpicking, here are some songs I learned first when getting started in this style:
    - doc watson - deep river blues
    - mark knopfler - postcards from paraguay (great instruction video available from pavel fomenkov with ‘mark knopfler songbook’)
    - Mark knopfler - Get Lucky (good quality tabs are available online)
    - Freight train (pretty basic which is good, but it missed the oomph I enjoyed)
    - Chet Atkins - Windy and Warm (stellar song in my opinion, and some good instructions on YT as well)

    • @TimH86
      @TimH86 Před 3 lety +1

      Ofcourse many others, but this is just how I started and some sources where you can reliably find good material)

  • @joseluisbarcenasg.5304
    @joseluisbarcenasg.5304 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Mr. Richard... I play guitar since 1966. Nobody tell me that exercises... Thank you so very much.
    From Tlalnepantla, México, I admire you... (Excuse my english)

  • @parachuteman4
    @parachuteman4 Před 4 lety +3

    Richard you are so great
    Your groove is amazing

  • @johnnorris9066
    @johnnorris9066 Před 4 lety +1

    Great lesson Richard. I first heard you play on a Guitarist magazine cd in the 90s I was blown away by your your ability. 👍.

  • @MrRayzerman
    @MrRayzerman Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for your time and help that was awesome

  • @Dambuskers
    @Dambuskers Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the lesson Richard .Amazing player

  • @briansbrain426
    @briansbrain426 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for this valuable lesson!! I am getting better with finger style, blending Travis picking with classical 4 finger technique. This is a great way to help me build thumb independence.

  • @xx-zn5ot
    @xx-zn5ot Před 3 lety +3

    A true master. Thank you Richard

  • @johnforneris5479
    @johnforneris5479 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you Richard, your explanation and showing how to play is helpful to a learning thumbpicker. Practice, practice & practice more for me. Your looking healthy! Thanks for sharing.

  • @DarkHorse_-rw4dc
    @DarkHorse_-rw4dc Před 3 lety +37

    Just MY opinion here guys..... But....... Yup! Richard Smith has to be the best overall Guitarist in the world. H's just plain AMAZING! I have been playing for over 30 years and I have never seen anyone play as smooth, calm, clean, and fast at the same time. NO ONE!!!!!!

    • @bahh3298
      @bahh3298 Před 3 lety +3

      *Ekhem* TommyEmmanuel *ekhem*

    • @galenschultz3239
      @galenschultz3239 Před 3 lety +3

      @@bahh3298 Definitely peers. They are both just incredible. Another level.

    • @joq702
      @joq702 Před 3 lety +4

      @@bahh3298 Tommy would second DarkHorse - watch him admire Richard playing The Entertainer.

    • @grantryder5463
      @grantryder5463 Před 3 lety +4

      The three musketeers of non classical acoustic Joscho Stephan, Richard Smith and Tommy Emmanuel (in no particular order)

    • @tacituskilgore9731
      @tacituskilgore9731 Před 3 lety

      Can really argue with you on that one

  • @andrewfyakim525
    @andrewfyakim525 Před 2 lety

    What a special gift you have, and I'm thankful that you are willing to share with all!
    You are not only an exceptional player; you have the special gift as a teacher.... you make the complex simple, and easy to understand.
    I've been playing for many years, and I have learned years-worth in the last 12 minutes... Thank you, very much....

  • @shaunfogarty5744
    @shaunfogarty5744 Před rokem

    Great player. One of the handful of greats.

  • @anthonybardsley4985
    @anthonybardsley4985 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely genius. Makes it look so matter of fact.

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE Před 4 lety +4

    This is one of the best fingerstyle tutorials I've ever seen. Clear and concise.
    Now if I could only grow strong nails on my right hand...
    Boogie On

    • @fenixfp40
      @fenixfp40 Před 3 lety +2

      False nails are an option, many great guitarist have them.

  • @Winterstick549
    @Winterstick549 Před 2 lety

    Best finger picking tutorial Iv ever had.
    Iv only been playing guitar for a few months.

  • @johnwise7693
    @johnwise7693 Před 2 lety

    Excellent lesson on the basics of independent thumb picking!

  • @stevepethel6843
    @stevepethel6843 Před rokem

    Wow Richard I been playing guitar since I was a kid...60 plus years but thus is so difficult yet brilliant a great LIGHT you are. God continue to bless you in your life and concerts and teachings.
    Just the first 4 note thumb bass adding the other "lead" note on 1234 or the" ands " will be a lifetime of learning for my thumb brain. THANKS again for a great lesson. What seems easy is not so easy but growing learning expanding.

  • @tiemanschnitzel7940
    @tiemanschnitzel7940 Před rokem

    One of the very best, hands down

  • @trevormckinnon6696
    @trevormckinnon6696 Před rokem

    I don't play in this style at all. But I think the tips and techiniques presented by Richard are not hard to digest and are the most practical I've seen on CZcams yet; they get to the heart of how a guitarist can combine a melody with an independent rhythm much like pianists do. And do this in a fun way.

  • @GregoryPearsonMusic
    @GregoryPearsonMusic Před 3 lety

    Excellent lesson!

  • @juangenesyjazz
    @juangenesyjazz Před 2 lety

    Excelente!! Un maestro!!

  • @MacleSpica
    @MacleSpica Před 4 lety +3

    very good lesson

  • @OsbornIOW
    @OsbornIOW Před 3 lety +8

    When you are as accomplished as Richard it must actually be hard to slow it down to show us. His fingers are thinking "Just lets go man !!! "

  • @helenlangford4281
    @helenlangford4281 Před 4 lety +1

    That was so so helpful, Dont pinch and Its a cinch ,Thank you so much.

  • @MrEtorkizuna
    @MrEtorkizuna Před 3 lety +1

    thank you. nice and interesting!!!

  • @amyferebee
    @amyferebee Před 21 dnem

    Thank You !!!!

  • @pinknblues1
    @pinknblues1 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Richard!

  • @GreggSteinerguitar
    @GreggSteinerguitar Před 4 lety +1

    Best guy ever!

  • @perperperperillo3709
    @perperperperillo3709 Před 3 lety

    Thanks!
    Very simple... It's unbelievable!
    I'm to late. I am very late with such lessons.
    I would be the hero of my street or town. :)
    You are my hero now and forever!
    Thanks!

  • @duskobabovic8157
    @duskobabovic8157 Před rokem

    Genie .😊❤

  • @DonGill-cu5mo
    @DonGill-cu5mo Před 5 měsíci

    Clever fella.

  • @deano41.123
    @deano41.123 Před 4 lety

    Thanks,

  • @ledzeppelin6562
    @ledzeppelin6562 Před 2 lety

    Semplicemente fantastico, eccezionale

  • @IvanMidwing
    @IvanMidwing Před rokem

    Damn man, your the champ

  • @DonSoledadGroup
    @DonSoledadGroup Před 4 lety

    Indice y pulgar (index and thumb) technique very common in traditional flamenco guitar. Richard is a great player

  • @walterbriggs272
    @walterbriggs272 Před rokem

    Richard you make it look so eady

  • @hokahey8051
    @hokahey8051 Před 2 lety

    Hello, thank you for the lesson. How do you mute unwanted string noise whie doing that?. Thanks again!

  • @MsMusicman56
    @MsMusicman56 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I can do this, but thanks so much for explaining it to other players around the world. For such an accomplished player, we all appreciate to take time out of your busy life. It takes time but opens up so many avenues and styles.

  • @MrCharliejaera
    @MrCharliejaera Před 4 lety

    Masterblaster

  • @midnightaustin9287
    @midnightaustin9287 Před rokem +1

    anyone know the song he played in the intro?

  • @arthurrodriguez6878
    @arthurrodriguez6878 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you! What model Yamaha is that?

  • @TheLowbob55
    @TheLowbob55 Před 3 lety +1

    whats the name of the intro song?

  • @judwatkins9478
    @judwatkins9478 Před 4 lety

    Genius! Worth millions!

  • @ellisnigh6010
    @ellisnigh6010 Před 4 lety +3

    Hey Richard, please, what kind of fingerpicks you use? Is that a Herco on your thumb?
    Very nice playing!

  • @satanshog
    @satanshog Před 3 lety +1

    fantastic, what was the song he was playing at the beginning or was it an improvisation ?

  • @tangents6299
    @tangents6299 Před 2 lety

    Dang

  • @jackkneedler7099
    @jackkneedler7099 Před rokem +1

    What. Is the name of the first song?

  • @gidbiddy7091
    @gidbiddy7091 Před 3 lety

    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 AT 8 PM CDT
    Richard Smith LIVE on NashvilleTuneStream
    facebook page

  • @arataka57
    @arataka57 Před 9 měsíci

    What kind of thumb pick does Rich use?

  • @fdyjt
    @fdyjt Před 2 lety

    what you say at 10:32 well am allready stuck at doing the part at you say at 4:57 ive been doing this for an hour still my hand hits the string to hard

  • @wilfys123
    @wilfys123 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Richard thank you for this I’m a newbie guitar player who like acoustic tone but have purchased an electric guitar because acoustic is too loud to play at night, my question is how do you rate the Yamaha silent guitar for acoustic playability and sound as I like to stum but it’s not the same on my electric as on my acoustic guitar is it worth the purchase? Any advise is welcomed

  • @TheFloridaPappy
    @TheFloridaPappy Před 2 lety

    Yes, I'm a pincher. Thanks for taking your time to show us pinchers a path for thumb independence.

  • @Thomas-ti4gm
    @Thomas-ti4gm Před 3 lety

    what type of strings are these?

  • @beezeta
    @beezeta Před 3 lety +23

    Why am i watching this at 2am...and i don't even own a guitar

    • @CharcoalChaos
      @CharcoalChaos Před rokem +1

      Because it’s an amazing experience to hear this level of guitaring any time if the night 😅

    • @kaloandris7588
      @kaloandris7588 Před rokem

      lol bro that’s tuff

    • @douglaskooienga
      @douglaskooienga Před 10 měsíci

      The answer is pretty obvious. It’s quality instruction from one of the last remaining CGPs which is NEVER a waste of time.

    • @Opry99er
      @Opry99er Před 2 měsíci +1

      This is the world telling you to buy a guitar

    • @mikehayes2233
      @mikehayes2233 Před měsícem

      Go out and buy one!! And ya ain’t buying any of mine!!!!
      🎸 LOL!! 🎸 LOL!! 🎸

  • @NicolaiCzempin
    @NicolaiCzempin Před 2 lety

    Is it me or did he switch between swing eighths and straight eighths?

  • @vikennazikian6903
    @vikennazikian6903 Před 2 lety

    Does anyone know what make of classical guitar he's playing ?
    It has a 6 point asterisk on the headstock.
    Thanks in advance.

    • @cat-videos
      @cat-videos Před 2 lety

      looks like basic yamaha model :D can be yamaha c40 or more expensive model

  • @charlie3729
    @charlie3729 Před 3 lety +1

    Anyone know which Yamaha guitar he’s playing?

  • @EmrlsCommunity
    @EmrlsCommunity Před 3 lety

    Who seen Richard Smith at the Playboy Jazz Festival at Central Park in LA?

  • @FrettieFingers
    @FrettieFingers Před rokem

    How to make a Yamaha sound like gold.

  • @peterdefrankrijker
    @peterdefrankrijker Před 4 měsíci

    I caught my guitar under the bed sheets, watching this video

  • @jtdimension
    @jtdimension Před 2 lety

    Francesco Tarrega: "WHAT THE HELL??"
    Richard Smith: " OH HELL YEAH!"

  • @depression6185
    @depression6185 Před 4 lety +2

    I wish i could play like that too:(

    • @jamesvancam
      @jamesvancam Před 4 lety

      Can play decently but not like this lol

  • @emilbordon1329
    @emilbordon1329 Před 3 lety

    Key of E?

  • @bokehintheussr5033
    @bokehintheussr5033 Před 4 lety +14

    I'm distracted from his playing by his accent. English + Tennessee = Australian!

    • @kieranxucconi9154
      @kieranxucconi9154 Před 4 lety +1

      I always thought he was Australian

    • @charlesjohnson-cj1or
      @charlesjohnson-cj1or Před 3 lety +1

      Richard was born in the UK. So he is English.

    • @csnelling4
      @csnelling4 Před 3 lety

      charles johnson
      What country in the U.K? I reckon south east of England .

    • @jayrichards9287
      @jayrichards9287 Před 3 lety

      @@csnelling4Beckenham in Kent I believe.

    • @roadie3124
      @roadie3124 Před 2 lety

      Standard SE England working class accent.

  • @keithwigley1256
    @keithwigley1256 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant...ano don't forget
    Lucas Brar

  • @LetBBB6345789
    @LetBBB6345789 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the tutorial. That said you started off so nicely step by step and then the last step was the next 10 in one. I am thankful for the lesson but for the instruction did not deliver on set goal o fthe video..."

  • @patricdahlin6174
    @patricdahlin6174 Před 3 lety

    I think that you never played together with an keyharp, nyckelharpa in swedish

  • @pitrajayapurnama5867
    @pitrajayapurnama5867 Před rokem

    I can practice it after 3 days hard training between minutes 2:09 until 2:24

  • @haggismuncher
    @haggismuncher Před 3 lety

    What I see in contrast to what Tommy Emmanuel says about the right hand....Richard doesn’t anchor down the pinky like Tommy says to do...I suppose that’s just preference....it is the Chet Atkins way & Tommy has adopted that...which is best...? Well like I said preference...what works best for you.

    • @BrunodeSouzaLino
      @BrunodeSouzaLino Před 3 lety

      Richard seems to go for a more classical guitar approach, where your hand is always floating and muting the strings. That may or may not be necessary, since he plays on a nylon string guitar and you don't need much muting on that kind of strings in practice.

    • @haggismuncher
      @haggismuncher Před rokem

      He was classically taught as a child, unlike Chet & Tommy…does that answer your question?

  • @jigmewangchuk4085
    @jigmewangchuk4085 Před 3 lety

    I just started learning fingerstyle guitar, is it necessary to use a thumb pick and grow my nails on the right hand? I ask because I've seen a lot of guitarists using them.

    • @neilfox9854
      @neilfox9854 Před 3 lety

      No, you can use your thumbnail if you like, and some guitarists don't use nails, just the flesh of your fingers.

    • @Michael-dj6pd
      @Michael-dj6pd Před 2 lety

      just do whatever seems comfortable to you. There's always "a" way to do it, and the most comfortable is best in the long run.

  • @Prophitforprofit
    @Prophitforprofit Před 3 lety

    Please team up with Chris Thile. It would be very impressive

  • @anthonyfox1436
    @anthonyfox1436 Před 22 dny

    Chet atkins said it took ten years for complete independence

  • @abfranklin8492
    @abfranklin8492 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm going to assume the downvotes were for his shirt.

  • @bennytvyt
    @bennytvyt Před 2 lety

    My head hurts

  • @pisoipisoi7584
    @pisoipisoi7584 Před 3 lety

    sound`like`django`reinhartd..,

  • @DavidThorpeMFT
    @DavidThorpeMFT Před 4 lety +8

    Hasn't Richard realised that you have to have a narrow fretboard and steel strings to play like that? Joao Gilberto and Charlie Byrd made the same mistake 😂

    • @JamesGordon74
      @JamesGordon74 Před 4 lety +3

      No.

    • @tonyfucilesalvatore5010
      @tonyfucilesalvatore5010 Před 3 lety +1

      No.

    • @BrunodeSouzaLino
      @BrunodeSouzaLino Před 3 lety

      That's a student spacing classical guitar. A full spacing model will be essentially as wide as a 7 string neck. You need that spacing to allow the fingers to move without constantly rubbing against each other.

    • @DavidThorpeMFT
      @DavidThorpeMFT Před 3 lety

      @@JamesGordon74 Good to see that the sense of humour is at long last dead!

    • @JamesGordon74
      @JamesGordon74 Před 3 lety

      @@DavidThorpeMFT 🤔

  • @CharcoalChaos
    @CharcoalChaos Před 2 lety

    Nice work cheers Richard this is such a great sound,you are the master of keeping fantastic beats and bass…. but I’m gutted your guitars way out of tune 😀✊

  • @TheCraig031272
    @TheCraig031272 Před 2 lety

    not bad.....

  • @joq702
    @joq702 Před 3 lety

    Looks like he is in a music store and may have just given him a basic Yamaha classical guitar.

  • @JordyDeLang
    @JordyDeLang Před 3 lety

    Can't get my bass notes muted, I quit.

  • @charlesbryant870
    @charlesbryant870 Před 3 lety

    Who the F disliked this video?

  • @wayzUX
    @wayzUX Před 2 lety

    What a complete waste of time, at the end of this tutorial, I was nowhere close to the example at the beggining 🤣

  • @TheLowbob55
    @TheLowbob55 Před 3 lety

    shirt cringe but play god