The Hottest Guitar Techniques of 2021

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In 2021, there are certain guitar techniques you should simply NOT do. Don't look like an absolute loser. Follow me. I will make you cool. Do what I say.
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[@djiant8299]

Now this is top tier entertainment for musicians

[@filenailedge4284]

Finally. Cross string trills are so much better than some lame single string trills. Someone inform David Russell, it's time for him to shine again.

[@JaxonBurn]

Definitely! I suspect Russell might even be the reason cross string trills got a mention. His recent recording of the second lute suite by Bach was a Masterclass in cross-string trills.

[@RebeccaRovny]

I don't even play guitar and I'm extremely invested in this

[@L33PL4Y]

sem

[@joedewitwomey9627]

I have an interest in Siberian door handles and carrOts

[@bradleymoyer5236]

I have a very bad habit of arpeggios on every chord
Even if It doesn't seem like I'm doing it I do it so fast but.....I'm in a habit of doing it now it's going to be hard to get out of.
Sam knows his stuff though, he's taught me SO MUCH this past year. I've learned alot of songs from him too that's made me such a better player.
Dance of pales
Wood carvings
Mario 2 overworld theme
The list goes on.
His Patreon page is so worth the money too

[@Devolgalf]

2:44 is the hottest SFX of 2021

[@simonhis2680]

I'm gonna take it to the next level and use neither rest strokes nor free strokes

[@brentnoury7626]

Bro theyre all gonna laugh at you. Get with the times.

[@MasDouc]

Negative strokes is what all the kids are doing

[@captainjumptoast]

This was super freaking fun. I feel lucky when the time came, I discovered I was both moral and already using the most important technique of 2021.

[@ForTheClassicalGuitarist]

Hey Sam, I recently got into making classical guitar content. And I really enjoy your videos where you talk about stuff. You are WAY more entertaining than the guys over on many of the other guitar video platforms. While I leave still learning something and entertained. Big inspiration!

[@o0hbomb0o]

I don't even know what a rest or a free stroke is, man; but, this video is raining down all kinds of knowledge on me! We're talking S tier video skills here.

[@mariolinkman4495]

Now I can the most epic guitar player ever

[@TripleBMusic]

I can't wait to the most epic guitar player ever!!

[@mankillsquare]

Triple B Music Me too! I can’t to the most epic guitar player ever.

[@BiggstheCat]

There was so much good information and camera angles in this video that I hit that thumbs up button TWICE, gave you two thumbs up! You're welcome

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

2021 needs more videos like this

[@L33PL4Y]

Sam is the funniest guitarist on CZcams no cap

[@AugustBurnsSam]

Killer editing in this one, Sam.

[@DanBanan69]

There's recently been an upsurge in the use of ponticello, which I'm surprised you didn't include. All through 2019 and 2020 tasto reigned supreme, but this is now being overturned, leading to a more sweet, piano sound. I'm glad you decided to include rest strokes, though, as they make glissandos sound way more sforzando.

[@CountMecha]

Love videos like this, Sam. Keep it up. 😎

[@AntonisMatakos]

Judging by Sam's expressions I would say that he really studied the hottest look techniques for 2021 from Zoolander!

[@JohnSmith_1123]

Bro love your set!

[@codywagaman2989]

"Back on the scene and lookin' clean" hell fuck yeah Sam looooove me the return of the mullet!! THATS MY SHIT

[@MrPeteykins]

I heard that plucking is SO OVER.

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

hahah! This was awesome! Thanks for the great vibes

[@smack_dab]

3:51 said nobody ever

[@DaTLMusic]

Thats it my dude I'm covering Animals as Leaders' David in block chords

[@micahcorson8831]

See you in Oakland, Nov. 13 MY DUDE!! We're gonna do so many rest strokes together!

[@wbasmi]

Love the content

[@Flamenco4U]

"Got bangs?" 😆

[@Schokioki]

Hi Sam, I really love the covers you're putting out. Mind if you could provide a difficulty rating for your covers? (Like From easy to Mario 2?)

[@savagesphinxgaming4050]

When most people tell me to subscribe and hit the bell i dont. But Sam makes me want to!

[@jacobadrianngatai8968]

5:47 No No No... Your Amazing

[@TheGeniuschrist]

Thank all that's holy the mullet is back

[@Flamenco4U]

I'm so glad you gave rest strokes their props!

[@machinaeZER0]

camerawork on point my man

[@adamnelson1839]

Ever thought about posting some other classical shizzle my dude? A full vid of vals op 8 no 4 would be classs

[@NostalJackMusic]

These videos are the best thing on CZcams

[@sethferguson7365]

These needs to be an annual video

[@joeyabuki5959]

"from like... last year." - Man, laughed at this!

[@K-Viz]

This vid deserves more views!

[@VexylObby]

Great Shaggy impression at the end there.

[@willbohland3698]

"That's where it's at, and that's it." Nice.

[@JohnZappone]

been subbed for years son

[@bezoznaught5261]

Why not rest strokes and free strokes at the same time?!

[@shuddles08]

Liked and subbed. How else am I going to know which stroke to ditch in 2022?

[@tapastro]

What are the greatest studio monitors of 2021 that you have behind you there? HS8s?

[@burgbuilds]

Can you do a video giving more examples and maybe some exercises on how to perform these techniques? That was I can impress all the qts at the park who run with their dogs.

[@Ghallium]

Nice vid

[@kurtdewittphoto]

2:55 Nice random Dennis Miller impersonation.

[@CaptainFram]

This is art

[@theborjota]

Yes, this is the kind of content I want to see. (Also the covers are the bomb don't get me wrong)

[@ajarthur99]

Thanks. Now what ARE free strokes & rest strokes?

[@knipfunkgaming]

God tier edits

[@joshuaalves5258]

Keep killing it 💪🏻

[@smack_dab]

Grisha is a boss

[@aussiebridger4238]

Friggin genius

[@mankillsquare]

My left hand’s been wiggling around like an idiot! 😭

[@jimmycraig221]

RANDOM REQUEST- (NES) LOW G MAN- CHAPTER 2
or, boss music, or, any chapter, or, all chapters and all boss music.
also, ive solved your rest vs free stroke dilemma: RESTING FREE STROKES!! or, freely rested strokes. the possibilities are almost endless.

[@chotokukyan8893]

2021 is a tough year for Bill, Ted, and Salomon Jakobson

[@bigf0ot25]

was not expecting a twin peaks reference

[@MasDouc]

I was hoping at the end he would just look around and somehow there's a camera there to capture it.

[@josephgladney4136]

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[@pllasma]

a Genius!

[@MrUrech]

You're right. I've been doing it absolutely wrong

[@Man_Doody]

"I wish it was 2020 again >.

[@Mister_Doodles]

This was humorous, it’s weird hearing Sam’s voice coming from super guitar bros

[@guillaumeaudet3139]

3:19 Played only free strokes for the las 24 years, doesn't block me from shredding! ...and you absolutely need to attack the strings with all your might, that is true. Better? Nah, different, still fun though.

[@8StringVGM]

Rest strokes ftw!

[@nickcapalbo6919]

I knew voting for you as our official ambassador was the right choice

[@TokyoShizu]

Hahahaha 🤣
And yes, Grisha is freaking amazing.

[@maxozimek1012]

your beard is lopsided but you're still pretty epic

[@Birdn8]

No strumming guitars in 2021 only drumming guitars

[@yuvrajsingh5553]

ARTIFICIAL HARMONICS GANG!!!!1

[@ethanwiebe6662]

You should try to learn an animals as leaders song. It would be interesting to see

[@reaper84]

lol, hillarious video xD

Thanks Sam. I will now look super cool doing the right techniques for the year

[@KNGINetwork]

Stroke however you want, man. Llife is too short to spend it not stroking just the way you like it.

[@dustinholt8711]

I have a song request that I think you would be amazing at covering but if you don't that fine we all get buisy. Megamall dr wilys revenges cut man stage

[@GuitarSVD]

NOOOO! No rest stroke! Ever! LMAO

[@brentnoury7626]

Less than 5 months before these go out of style, wtf bros! Can't wait to see what's hip in 2022. Deuces wild brohemiths.

[@arcadian3090]

I subscribed to the channel Sam and I donged the dingle bell, could I get a signed copy of your album now?

[@c4scad3]

I have no idea what a rest or a free stroke is. At least I'm moral.

[@CenturianEagle]

They picture that says “got bangs?” What does that mean? I really don’t get it.

[@OswaldoCastil]

You're cool bro

[@youtubedestroyedmylife309]

This video was amazing.

[@DrOmni]

Rest Strokes for prez 2022

[@danpro4519]

If the world were just, you'd have like a bazillion subscribers.

[@clevelandbrown5709]

"People are realizing this."

[@bobsebring2819]

Personally, I don't believe in getting rid of any voicings. Each one helps you express a musical language. You're just limiting yourself when you do it.

[@sudochop]

Bro, I can't play guitar worth crap (I don't even own one), but that was pretty entertaining.

[@mrhuevo3801]

Chillin wbu

[@colbybrown4103]

Shout outs to Grisha

[@TheGeniuschrist]

I only free stroke.

[@MahlerianMuse]

All of these just remind me of conservatory lol

[@irlJoshizHigh]

Dope

[@saeidqanei4935]

I got baited !!!

[@kirbypufocia]

he made notes sound loud just by playing them harder

[@CRGuitarr]

Hell yeah I’m basically a 2016 hack

[@Xenochristt]

I wanna see you play an electric, my dude. Show me them cross string trills with all that Tesla juice flowing through your shit.

[@alexreyna4791]

heyo

[@OnixFang]

If I D double S M S HAHAHAHAH

[@gamefreak173]

Good lord that thumb nail i enjoy fingerstyle but i dont think i would ever have it like that

[@quiltface83]

that's actually for cocaine not guitar

[@gamefreak173]

@@quiltface83 ._.

[@Metia_9898]

its unethical to dislike this video. Immoral behaviour