The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Tapping - Tapping Lesson 1

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2019
  • In this video Alex breaks down the tapping technique into its fundamental key parts. This is the perfect video for you if you are a total beginner at tapping, and want to improve the fastest way possible. You might even pick up a few golden nuggets if you consider yourself an intermediate player.
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Komentáře • 178

  • @guitarmastery
    @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +30

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    , I hope you enjoy the lesson!
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  • @whitewalker608
    @whitewalker608 Před 3 lety +111

    1:36 You're not going to find that pick ever again

  • @patmalloy3569
    @patmalloy3569 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Brooo, I've been looking for a long time and asking questions of people and no one can effectively explain how to do tapping but this finally helped me get a good grasp on it.

  • @raps55
    @raps55 Před 4 lety +7

    You are the best man. I don't think anyone else teaches through CZcams videos so interestingly. I am learning guitar finger picking and this video really really helped me .

  • @user-wh3vq2hz9g
    @user-wh3vq2hz9g Před rokem +16

    I've been playing acoustic guitar for a while and wanted to get into electric, and this lesson really helped me make a start, thank you so much!

  • @GhettoWxzrd
    @GhettoWxzrd Před 7 měsíci +1

    This video alone taught me exactly what i needed to set me in the right direction to learn tapping. and ive tried many other videos before this! Thank you for simplifying the process :)

  • @mattblack6332
    @mattblack6332 Před 2 lety +64

    gotta say. I'm completely new to tapping, love playing rock songs but have to leave out a lot because idk how to tap or even hammer/pull correctly. This lesson helped tremendously. I got it at a decent speed almost immediately and am going to continue practicing motions like the ones you talk about, hopefully I'm playing like Van Halen one day lol. Another thing, in videos like this it is very important to people you use a good speaker that isnt over the top but is still fun to listen to and learn from, and Alex spoke perfectly. wasn't bored and the whole video felt very clear. Thank you so much for this

  • @stonnedpopcorn
    @stonnedpopcorn Před 2 lety +3

    AMAZING LESSON. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
    JUST THE LESSON I WAS LOOKING FOR!

  • @jeffreyvanhorn1996
    @jeffreyvanhorn1996 Před 4 lety +6

    I just discovered you and your lessons. Thank you SO much. Your explanations are so clear and you don't move too fast. VERY NICE, thank you again.

  • @VideosByMiamiMike
    @VideosByMiamiMike Před 3 lety +10

    Good lesson! If you want to skip the talking and get right to the tapping, a good place to jump to is probably 2:25.

  • @sq5833
    @sq5833 Před rokem +7

    Thank you so much!!! It’s my first time learning tapping and I am following perfectly!!!

    • @atharbarghouthi9649
      @atharbarghouthi9649 Před rokem +1

      Just watched this and tried it for the first time, great step forward

  • @TinkerBell070605
    @TinkerBell070605 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks a lot for this lesson. Now I’ve got a slight grip in tapping all because of this lesson.

  • @blair821
    @blair821 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. You made it very easy to understand and do....thank you sir.

  • @foreigndude8095
    @foreigndude8095 Před 3 lety +18

    Thanks so much for this lesson, learning by myself is hard. This is the best tapping guide I've seen so far. Many thanks!

    • @8thFloorHarmony
      @8thFloorHarmony Před 3 lety +2

      Yes this is great. A lot of minute details are well explained without rushing into teaching the riff

  • @vahidaR502
    @vahidaR502 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful lesson
    Thank you so much for sharing this informative video with us 👍🏼
    Subscribed 😀👍🏼

  • @yaronbarlevy8588
    @yaronbarlevy8588 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the great video❤

  • @ondori5509
    @ondori5509 Před rokem +8

    0:30 that sounds so chill and dope. Are there like full version of this? I’d love to listen!

  • @mattarcha7232
    @mattarcha7232 Před rokem

    Whoah This video is underrated!! Thanks a lot for this vid!!

  • @GuitarDoco
    @GuitarDoco Před 3 měsíci

    was really useful, thank you

  • @sosmanoriginal7048
    @sosmanoriginal7048 Před rokem

    Good video, helped me get the technique, thanks!

  • @charleswood123
    @charleswood123 Před 4 lety +4

    You’re a good instructor. Nice clear tone too

  • @jjacobamador
    @jjacobamador Před 3 lety

    bro thank you for this. it helped me a lot!!!

  • @dynopascal6793
    @dynopascal6793 Před rokem

    i like this guy. good vid man!

  • @RBMasih
    @RBMasih Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent lesson. Thx so much Alex!

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety

      Thank you!
      Hope you are ready for a few more, the next few days.

  • @ediwguitar
    @ediwguitar Před 4 lety +2

    Very cool, Thank u, u teached me tapping🙃

  • @darryltaylor9916
    @darryltaylor9916 Před rokem

    commenting for support...I keep the pick in my hand (thumb-index) and tap with the middle finger and tap up...just a variation that seemed natural. keep rockin!

  • @mrmo5052
    @mrmo5052 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the nice content!

  • @peterknowles7540
    @peterknowles7540 Před 2 lety

    Great tips.Thanks

  • @almarei646
    @almarei646 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou man bless good videos

  • @aino6135
    @aino6135 Před rokem

    Thnaks, this really helped me out

  • @uryjamesponce915
    @uryjamesponce915 Před rokem

    Thank you for your lesson

  • @vascholt6759
    @vascholt6759 Před rokem

    Brilliant!

  • @Hilai619
    @Hilai619 Před 4 lety +9

    Sooo many times, I’ve played lick like that, and can’t imagine, how it can be played little bit different and sound musical, 🙏

  • @quamne
    @quamne Před rokem

    ohhh. super easy. thank you

  • @prsdatabasekolkata5344
    @prsdatabasekolkata5344 Před 6 měsíci

    Your teaching has helped me lot . I have been trying for the last six months to master the tapping that Van Hallen did in the song beat it by Michael Jackson.

  •  Před 2 lety

    thanks a lot good teaching

  • @carlfields6265
    @carlfields6265 Před 4 lety +69

    What effects are you using to get the volume and consistency when tapping, and what settings on those effects?

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +28

      Hi Carl
      Thank you for the excellent question.
      Firstly, I cover this in the next part of this lesson series - and the course itself.
      However, most of the consistency comes from using a compressor. (I use the Xotic SP, but basically any will do).
      You need to set it fairly aggressive, but not so aggressive that you get a "click" sound when playing the strings.
      I hope this helps!

    • @moskovaqua1284
      @moskovaqua1284 Před 2 lety +1

      Practice

    • @Zetsuke4
      @Zetsuke4 Před rokem

      Cool

  • @TS-so2xi
    @TS-so2xi Před 2 lety

    Awesome, thanks!

  • @andrewdarbyofficial
    @andrewdarbyofficial Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @franciscoestupinan6480

    very good explain

  • @rudez1125
    @rudez1125 Před rokem +7

    To some awesome guitarists who is struggling: Tapping isnt actually that hard. You just have to learn and get used to playing hammer-ons and pull-offs. :)

  • @marcchrys
    @marcchrys Před 2 měsíci

    Helpful tutorial, thanks. I find it more natural to move my index finger up rather than down (for the tapping pulloff)?

  • @lucienmarcel4880
    @lucienmarcel4880 Před 4 lety

    Cool !!!

  • @ASHISHSHUKLA-id9uu
    @ASHISHSHUKLA-id9uu Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much sir, Good wishes from India

  • @butter2221
    @butter2221 Před rokem +2

    I am doing the exercise quite well, my problem is that I'm having trouble tapping higher on the fretboard, specifically the last few frets, any advice?

  • @arpeggioblues5924
    @arpeggioblues5924 Před 4 lety +3

    The performances in the "Solo as Licks" sections. that come with The Tapping Project, are amazing. !! I seem to have always shied away from Tapping technique, because of my short fingers.. dann.. but the idea of using adjacent strings, or skipping strings to do the tap note, far easier to stretch and reach.. nice !! .. wow.. light went on brightly ! ... now I think I like the idea of Tapping, because I can do it a more ergonomic way.. I like that you included the score for the backing tracks written and with GPro.. Brilliant.. thank you.. btw.. I bought your course.. I love your style.. very nice.. and not at warp speeds.. bravo..

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much for your kind words!
      You really hit the nail on what I was trying to do with those smaller courses.
      Tapping isn't all about being flashy. As you also mention, it can sometimes be the ergonomic choice. And why shy away from new sounds and ways to play cool melodies?
      I hope to see you write some awesome solos soon! ;)

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety

      And hurray for short fingers/small hands. I feel your pain haha!

  • @noir371
    @noir371 Před 3 lety +9

    And don't forget lots of compression!

  • @croccustom
    @croccustom Před 9 dny

    The initial problem I find with finger tapping is how to get the strings that sensitive that it doesn’t take much to tap the strings. No body explains what is the best settings for the amp. Some people have the strings so sensitive that you player it like key board where the strings still hum when you hold down the finger.

  • @8thFloorHarmony
    @8thFloorHarmony Před 3 lety +1

    💛

  • @danielbusker2339
    @danielbusker2339 Před 2 lety +2

    Could you also do a tutorial on how to find ur pic back?

  • @davidisenberg125
    @davidisenberg125 Před 3 lety

    thank you so much.... why does that work at the 12th fret ??? if i went to B minor would i just move the tap up to the 14th fret ???

  • @DamirHotic
    @DamirHotic Před 20 hodinami

    Hi, maybe a stupid question but are u sure the tap is on the 12th frat on the b string? In the standard pentatonic it's the 10th and then the 13th fret as I know.
    Thanks in advance

  • @avacadodragon7618
    @avacadodragon7618 Před 3 měsíci

    Came to this after learning the eruption tapping part without even knowing the correct way to still sounded good to

  • @TankDempsey106
    @TankDempsey106 Před rokem +1

    As I'm watching this to learn and trying to play currents remember me and the rope

  • @petiteetrille1004
    @petiteetrille1004 Před 3 lety +7

    0:57 that guitar should have drop man... you're a wizard harry

  • @beanieball4880
    @beanieball4880 Před 3 měsíci

    What is the song at the start?

  • @michalsykora2570
    @michalsykora2570 Před 3 lety

    This video is the eee funnieste eee thing ive ever eee seen.

  • @GoozeEggz
    @GoozeEggz Před rokem

    Yo what's the song at the start, I need to know

  • @marzjam5040
    @marzjam5040 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this one. Greets MarzJam

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +1

      No worries!
      Hope you got something out of it!

    • @marzjam5040
      @marzjam5040 Před 4 lety

      @@guitarmastery i was waiting for this one. thanks a lot.

  • @lucasriggs6840
    @lucasriggs6840 Před 9 měsíci

    Is this standard tuning?

  • @0116mario
    @0116mario Před rokem

    my left hand pinky is smaller than my right and it’s hard to play fast so i used ring finger A LOT

  • @wesleynunes3747
    @wesleynunes3747 Před 3 lety +317

    my guitar makes absolutely no sound when i do this

    • @larissahonda3053
      @larissahonda3053 Před 2 lety +33

      same
      I don’t know if im the problem or im missing something

    • @perfectgamer1190
      @perfectgamer1190 Před 2 lety +57

      U both are wrong it's takes time to get that in the beginning it happen s with everyone

    • @H3llr1der2
      @H3llr1der2 Před rokem +51

      @@larissahonda3053 u need have more gain

    • @goncalotome1791
      @goncalotome1791 Před rokem +6

      Me too

    • @justkev1044
      @justkev1044 Před rokem +38

      @@larissahonda3053 1. it works better on e guitars
      2. You have to hit it hard enough so that the string hits the fret with some force, the clear sound is from using the fret as a node not your finger since your finger is soft and absorbs waves pretty well. Just do it by tapping hard

  • @kasunjalitha5271
    @kasunjalitha5271 Před 4 lety +9

    Ive been practicing this. But i can't get good volume when i'm tapping.. its too low sound. why it happens ? also i'm using a practice amp.. is it a problem of my amp ?

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +2

      Hi Kasun
      I use a compressor pedal when I play tapping stuff.
      In this video im using a Xotic Effects pedal.
      Try it out!

    • @lilwayne1994
      @lilwayne1994 Před 2 lety

      @@guitarmastery what is the use lf compressor?

  • @johnny6426
    @johnny6426 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you need certain sound equipment to make those awesome finger tapping sounds or can i just use my guitar and regular amp. Just started playing

    • @Mariocombat6667
      @Mariocombat6667 Před 4 lety +1

      I started practicing today and i don't have any other equipment other than my amp, which is a boss katana 50, and it sounds just fine. Just gotta make sure you press hard enough and that you get your pull offs right!

  • @renan989
    @renan989 Před 2 lety

    So i've been doing this for an our and the tap is comming out really low volume, don't know how to do this

  • @sffsgaming
    @sffsgaming Před rokem

    I am learning wherever I may roam solo but I just cannot get the tapping… the tapping sound is so quiet even though I have max gain

  • @ZgemboBeterovic
    @ZgemboBeterovic Před 4 lety +2

    Cool, but I always hold my pick (between thumb and middle finger) while practicing tapping since in over 90% of cases I'm going to need it after tapping part.

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +1

      Agreed. That is also included in the full course.
      However, for the sake of learning to tap (and the drama). I suggest starting without the pick.

    • @ZgemboBeterovic
      @ZgemboBeterovic Před 4 lety

      Index finger is more flexible so it's easier and more precise for pulling string in moment of "tapping off" and it's easier and also more precise to do slide with it after tapping (like on solo from White Lion - Wait.... song is garbage, but solo is great). I know I butchered this explanation but if you try drawing circles in air with index finger and than with middle finger you'll notice how easier is to do it with your index finger.
      And also if you need two fingers for tapping, you have more range with index and ring fingers than with middle and ring fingers working together.
      And yes, I know, Van Halen (and many others) uses middle finger so it's obvious that you can make it work but I don't have long fingers like Hendrix or Prince so I try to be as efficient and economic as possible :)

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +1

      When first learning the technique, I find it easier to just get rid of the pick entirely, so you can focus on just the mechanics of tapping.
      It will then be easier to add the pick later on. I show ways to do this in the full course.
      Also, you would notice I play with the "wrong" finger, so I actually tap with my index finger, and therefore do not have to switch pick position at all. May be a little confusing for most people.

  • @enescelik7722
    @enescelik7722 Před 4 lety

    What is the thing that is wrapped around strings at nut?

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +1

      Sorry for the very late reply.
      It's called a fretwrap!

  • @1nfius948
    @1nfius948 Před rokem

    Idk what's harder making the tap sound louder or not losing my pick on the process

  • @jssgoodf34r
    @jssgoodf34r Před 6 měsíci +1

    im still confused on the tapping on how to exactly do it

  • @_namanrajput_
    @_namanrajput_ Před 4 lety

    is it possible to do this on acoustic guitar??

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +2

      Hi Naman
      Yes. It is, but you will need a lot more force then on an electric.
      Depending how your guitar is setup. I recommend low action.
      But it is possible!

    • @_namanrajput_
      @_namanrajput_ Před 4 lety

      @@guitarmastery ok.. thank uh☺️

  • @brokenvanityboston
    @brokenvanityboston Před 2 lety +2

    i think the proper technique is to tap with the middle finger so that you dont have to drop your pick in a song

  • @Yozhk
    @Yozhk Před 2 lety

    I have done a lot off pulling off today...

  • @d0n315
    @d0n315 Před 7 měsíci

    It barely works for me and when it does it’s mainly just the G, B, & E strings

  • @jm394
    @jm394 Před 2 lety

    He will never find that pick again

  • @amalienielsen8156
    @amalienielsen8156 Před 2 lety

    I am very sure that the guy in the video is 100% danish. Hvis du er, må du meget gerne like eller noget 🙃🇩🇰

  • @aidanpaulescoto4857
    @aidanpaulescoto4857 Před rokem

    he will not gonna see that pick again.

  • @gardenterrorist4681
    @gardenterrorist4681 Před 6 měsíci

    how many eehh

  • @Sportingalagrieska
    @Sportingalagrieska Před 2 lety

    And then spend 2 years doing that hoping to be the next Eddie Van Hallen 🎃

  • @karayuschij
    @karayuschij Před 2 lety +1

    The problem is that no sound comes out from my guitar………

    • @karayuschij
      @karayuschij Před rokem

      Same here! What kind of tone do we need to get a sound? I think heavy compression but what else?

  • @curtisbenoit20
    @curtisbenoit20 Před 4 lety +1

    Ever heard of animals as leaders ? That's why I'm here . Lol

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +2

      Hi Curt.
      Indeed! I listened a lot to Joy Of Motion.
      When you go a bit more advanced with these techniques, you can really create some interesting things!

  • @patrickgryholdtmarcussen3409

    Du er dansker 4 sure m8 dude

  • @ParagliderBe
    @ParagliderBe Před 3 lety

    Woher kommst du

  • @ominoussenpai3450
    @ominoussenpai3450 Před rokem

    Me on an acoustic guitar 😢

  • @allaboutmovies2355
    @allaboutmovies2355 Před 3 lety

    Well I know you ain't gonna find that pick ever!

  • @steadyflow3790
    @steadyflow3790 Před 2 měsíci

    That’s not tapping. Those were right hand hammer-ons.

  • @Michael-ez2cq
    @Michael-ez2cq Před rokem

    my guitar doesnt do that xd

  • @damien-tristannobelnielsen6373

    this guy is def danish

  • @Elias-qj7dq
    @Elias-qj7dq Před 2 lety

    du hörst dich sehr deutsch an lol

  • @bigbowlofricee
    @bigbowlofricee Před 2 lety +1

    Is this dude Danish?! The accent...

  • @brandoncorn1544
    @brandoncorn1544 Před 3 lety

    I stopped watching at 1:36 because you threw the pick down. Most tapping happens between two passages with picking. This means we need to learn to tap with the pick in our hand. therefore, I fear the lesson does not apply to me, since you are just going to use your pointer finger.

  • @briancooper1562
    @briancooper1562 Před 3 lety

    All I heard was ehhh

  • @ElGatoVato768
    @ElGatoVato768 Před 4 lety

    So it looks like this only applies to heavy metal

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety

      Hi Kureme
      I do not agree.
      It applies to so much more then just rock/metal music. If you listen to what I play in the beginning - you can use that type of sound in many ways across genres.
      There are three more lessons in this series, where I branch out the technique.
      You can find them all here: www.guitarmastery.net/the-tapping-project
      Have a great week.

    • @ElGatoVato768
      @ElGatoVato768 Před 4 lety

      @@guitarmastery Can you play an otherwise picked melody by tapping, say, twinkle twinkle little star? Nothing too fancy.

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety

      @@ElGatoVato768 Yes.
      You can basically play anything. Chords and everything at the same time.

    • @ElGatoVato768
      @ElGatoVato768 Před 4 lety

      @@guitarmastery please make a vídeo on the matter. Regards

    • @MiniMight
      @MiniMight Před 4 lety

      I mean, tapping originated in heavy metal

  • @jokuvain97
    @jokuvain97 Před rokem +3

    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life

  • @qhajajsshsks6107
    @qhajajsshsks6107 Před 4 lety +1

    How am I supposed to learn if u haven't learnt English yet, can't understand almost anything

    • @jespervagberg9132
      @jespervagberg9132 Před 4 lety +8

      I understood everything.

    • @qhajajsshsks6107
      @qhajajsshsks6107 Před 4 lety

      @@jespervagberg9132 ok habibi

    • @loud6037
      @loud6037 Před 4 lety +6

      You haven't learnt English yet?
      I'm sure there are tapping tutorials in whatever language you speak if you're struggling :)

    • @guitarmastery
      @guitarmastery  Před 4 lety +15

      I will try to have English as my first language in my next life.

    • @AscendedWalrus
      @AscendedWalrus Před 4 lety +10

      @@guitarmastery You speak very well, no worries man.