Fingerpicking For BEGINNERS-Play Guitar In 12 Minutes!
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- Fingerpicking For BEGINNERS! An amazingly easy way to learn fingerstyle guitar. All lessons here: acousticguitarvideos.com/6572/...
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In this Lesson 1 of "Fingerpicking For BEGINNERS-Play Guitar In 12 Minutes!," you will learn and easy basic guitar picking pattern with your right hand, and an easy "CHEAT" chord on your left hand. By the end of the lesson, you can be playing parts if not all of this guitar lesson, it's that EASY!
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Fingerpicking For Beginners Lessons are free.
After the 4th lesson, we are going to take the easy chords we learned and and slowly move towards learning a song.
Here's more about the course:
This Lesson 1 features a basic finger picking guitar pattern broken down from in sections to make it easily understandable. acousticguitarvideos.com rates this the top and easiest to understand fingerpicking for beginners guitar lessons on the internet.
The right hand picking involved is a basic finger picking pattern that is used in many many popular song. Learning this beginner guitar lesson is the first step to learn how to play the acoustic guitar the correct way.
Beginner Fingerstyle Guitar or Fingerpicking (or sometimes referred to as fingerstyle) guitar might seem a bit confusing when you first try it but, , fingerstyle guitar playing will become second nature with just a little repetition (practice)!
A correct fingerpicking hand position (right hand) will use your thumb, index, and middle fingers for picking. In this particular beginner fingerstyle guitar lesson, your thumb will pluck the 4th (D) string and the 3rd (G) string. Your index finger will pluck the 2nd (B) string. Your middle finger will pluck the 1st (E) string.
In general and depending on what chord you are playing, different strings will be plucked. But in this particular guitar lesson, we feature a two fingered D type of chord (left hand) which is very easy to play for a first time beginner on the guitar. Sometimes your fingers may pluck or "hit" other strings with your right hand, but try to stick to the easy beginner fingerstyle guitar lesson that is featured in the video.
I have looked at 25 other beginner fingerstyle guitar lessons and honestly, this one is a lot easier. Just watch the video and play your guitar along with this basic lesson (great to practice with). You will find that learning the guitar is very easy if you take it in small sections and don't get overwhelmed by trying to do more. After you are finished with this lesson 1 of Fingerpicking For Beginners, you can continue after you are confident and ready to learn more and go to lesson #2. Currently there are 12 lessons and a complete follow up course that is available for free. And please if you haven't already done so, subscribe to this channel as Google will inform you when new lessons are created.
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although this Fingerpicking For Beginners Lesson is easy, do click on this link and check out perhaps an even easier pattern!
Hey All, as easy as this Fingerpicking For Beginners Series is, I have an EVEN EASIER song for you to learn! Don't let the 1 fingered chords in the new song fool you, it's real music and it will get you going quickly... check it out here: czcams.com/video/R1d_vprBkTE/video.html
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Hi Isabel, thank you and yes, you are correct, that is the name of this channel. Do you like this name? I'm thinking of changing it... regards-
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6 years and HE STILL REPLIES TILL NOW what a legend
Hey again Danielle, thanks for noticing (although the legend part- let me see if I can still count to 4!)... Thanks again and if you need any help with this stuff, let me know.. bob
Sir
Great thats dedication
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@Gracen McCormick TY f t H
Finally not a show off but someone who care at teaching!
Hey 164 procar, one if the nicest things anyone has said here.. thank you and I'll take that as a you can play this! All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
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Keep making videos like this and I hope you the most likes and subs!
Hi 164, I have been on a leave from this channel for almost 2 years due to family health issues but am coming back real soon. It's people like you that have made me want to come back. All the best and hope you are safe too!! bob
Indeed
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons im sorry to hear that i hope they are well and great video thanks
I came here to pay my respect. I watched this video 6 years ago, I started out back then on a classical guitar, this was my first lesson ever. The teaching method is simply unmatchable, having been able to learn and play this so easily and flawlessly gave me sheer confidence and excitement to take on anything in guitar. Today I'm an excellent metal guitar player, all thanks to you. Had I started my guitar journey on the wrong foot, I might've felt discouraged and unworthy of playing, like many others do. But thanks to you, I am where I'm at, and I will be eternally grateful for your lessons every time I pick up the instrument, or look back at those times.
Cheers friend and master!
If there was ever a time that I could give 4 more hearts to a comment, this would be the one! Hey Kara, I'm sooooooooo happy to hear this news and thrilled that you have accelerated so very far on your guitar... GREAT... JUST GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am of course very thankful for this lesson getting you going (and not bumming you out) but the real credit goes to you for taking action and following through... making the dream of being an excellent guitarist a reality. As you know, not so easy.. and defeat is only conquered by outliving it and not giving up.
I hope we can keep in touch... my email is acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com and if there's any vids or recordings that you've done, I would love to hear it. I also want to know how you went from classical guitar to electric... (I probably have a thousand more questions). You made my whole month here with this news Kara... I couldn't be happier!!!
bob
Hey I tried so many times it always felt awkward and would give up. One day just for the heck of it I tried lefty and dang it felt so comfortable! Sometimes it’s just a little adjustment to get ya going.
I felt chills of electricity go up my body when I just read your testimony. Thank you for inspiration
Same with me. It instilled confidence in me otherwise learning guitar was seemed impossible.
I’m a 61 year old, tired nurse. But I just bought my first guitar, and hope to learn. Great videos.
Hi Vicki, great to hear from you and glad you got a new guitar. I hope you will continue with the whole series here and if you need help, just let me know.. All the best and happy guitar 2021!
bob
Go Vicki! I hope it’s going well for you! 😊 I’m returning to the guitar after many decades.
I'm in the same boat. 58 and just started taking lessons. Check out the song I wrote on my channel with only 2 months of training. czcams.com/video/ngIdSHs5sRo/video.html
good luck i hope you succeed
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a GREAT TEACHER” - Japanese Proverb.
You are that Great Teacher 😎👏👏
Hey Ruphus, great to hear from you and wow!! thank you for these kind words- I can only wish that I can live up to it even 1/10th of this proverb! Hope you are having fun on the guitar- I'm so happy that the lesson helped! All the best... you definitely made my day!!! bob
I agree
A big tip of the hat to this instructor.
This is the perfect way to teach someone how to play a musical instrument.
Slow; precise; methodical; repetitious.
There are two benefits to this, as I see it. (I'm certain there are more...)
First, there's what I call the "ball of yarn" principle. If you can help someone find the end of the string, then it's off to the races. It all hinges on that first lesson. Writers call that "shooting the sheriff on the first page". It's the "hook" that keeps the reader flipping the pages.
Second, the slow, methodical approach reduces "learning anxiety". It keeps the student focused on the here and now. It keeps them from jumping ahead thinking they're gonna play "Stairway to Heaven" in three days.
Too many instructors pass over the simple stuff to get to the meat and potatoes. But ya can't learn to walk if you haven't first learned how to crawl.
Hey +Leon Davis , Great to have you here and a Big thanks for this incredibly educated insightful comment. You are obviously aware of many aspects of human behavior and levels of learning that I was aware of or even considered- I feel like I need some coaching or tutoring from you after reading this!
I wish that I could say that this video was carefully planned , but that was not the case. And without the "road map" it's very difficult to repeat the process. Just this little bit from you is a big help but of course... that "ball of yarn" you rolled out with the string dangling has me very curious as to what else you haven't said here. I would love to continue this conversation and hope to hear back from you. My e mail address is acousticguitarvideos@gmail.com . Thanks again and all the best to you... bob
+Bob Harris just a natural teacher then ^^
Thank you for commenting... Glad you are learning guitar!!! Hope to hear from you in other videos!! Cheers- bob
I couldn't agree more. I just watched and tried this for the first time, and for once, I finally feel like "hey, I think I can do this stuff!" It's like having a really patient instructor you can rewind. :-)
Thanks robino, very happy that this is gonna get you started! Hope to hear from you in other video lessons!! bob
I've been trying to re-learn the guitar after a bad accident and a lot of rehab. it has taken me a looong time to find someone that truly shows how it is all done. I've been frustrated and have almost given up. I used to play so many songs and now I am back at the beginning of learning. thank you for your patience!!
Hey Michael, thank you for taking the lesson here but I am sorry to hear about the car accident.. Can't even imagine what you've been through but glad you didn't give up! I'm here if you need any help.
All the best and happy 2021 on your guitar!
bob
Thank you for being the teacher I needed to get my ass out of lockdown! It’s quite wonderful to be a part of a group of folks my age (74-oh no!) who are picking up where we left off-back in the late ‘60s & ‘70s! We must keep each other going!
Hi JENNY.. great to hear from you and very happy you are back on the guitar!! Although there's been a lot of advanced innovations in the last 30 years or so, the basics are still the same and, it's just a matter of getting some reps and building up your confidence (plus going slow). Goal here is to get back quickly to where you were before and then go beyond. If you need any help please let me know. You already have a big advantage over most that are totally new to the guitar. Here's the playlist for this series: czcams.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/video.html
Also, here's an even easier course (one fingered chords) (free study guide too) czcams.com/video/R1d_vprBkTE/video.html
Happy pickin' !!
bob
That’s right!!!
Bloody hell here is somebody that realises us dummies take time to learn , I wish he had been my school teacher ....a .very very good simple video thank you for your patience
Hey fweeler- great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words and taking the lesson. Hope you will continue with the entire series here as well . The playlist- czcams.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.html?view_as=public
Thanks again and let me know how you get on with this- bob
nobody is a dummy, ya just gotta practice, it'l lcome to ya.
@Hallie Laber mine too
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Any possibility you could show the sets of notes as one would play on a piano/keyboard? I can read notes an play most instruments if I know the choregrapic scale an where the equivalent notes are found on piano, if that makes sense. I can find the note charts but unsure exactly which spots are where I'd place my fingers on piano from MidC spanning 10 notes/piano keys. This would greatly help me in creating songs.
You are definitely NOT British. It's pronounced "Bloody'ell"
Due to the quarantine I decided to play my guitar. Its been a while since I play. Thank you for this video sir! Stay safe and healthy!
HEy Mitchy, yea, this is a great time to get on the guitar! And yes, staying at home (and playing a lot of guitar!!!).. And here, just a few months ago I was complaining about working too much!! Happy pickin!!! bob
Me too
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons
Thank you
Exactly what I'm doing now. Breaking out the guitar after a few years and trying to finish what I started
Sameee
Literally cannot make a guitar lesson any easier than this. Learned this entire thing in 2 hours which may be quite a long time for some of you but considering the fact that my interest in absolutely anything is as strong as my will to live, a definite personal achievement. Couldn't have done it without you sir! Thanks a lot
Hi JinJinBoo, thank you for taking the lesson - I'm so glad you learned the pattern! I'm actually very impressed by your determination, patience and strong will. That is really what it takes to be good on the guitar. I hope you will keep going and glad this first lesson was such a success!!!
Happy 2021 and wishing you a great year on your guitar!!
bob
I’ve been playing guitar for 5 years but I’ve never learned how to fingerpick, this video helped a lot! Thank you
Hi Sarah, great to hear from you and glad this lesson helped! Wishing you happy pickin' !!
bob
OMG ever since I was playing guitar I never used to know how to fingerpick all I did was chords. I searched youtube how to fingerpick and a ton of vids were there none of them actually taught me well except this one. RECOMMEND 😁😁😁😁
Hi Minecraft Man, great that you found my channel. The whole course is here: czcams.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/video.html and it will show you how to apply the pattern to different chords. The basic rule is whatever the chord you play, the first note of each measure you would pluck as first note the lowest Root or bass note of the chord. So if it's a D chord like in this video, the lowest D Bass root note on guitar in standard tuning is D open 4th string. An A would be 5th string open bass note, E would be the 6th string E note open.. We go over all that.. If you already know chords then you are so far ahead of most everyone else here... All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
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@@lailani_ The Mindcraft Guitar Guy from Cambodia- great gypsy jazz player.
That first lesson was the most I have been able to pick up from anyone.
Hey Alan, great to hear from you and thank you for taking (and playing) this first lesson! Hope all is well and glad the lesson helped!!! All the best to you! bob
It is so easy to follow you
I started playing guitar January last year and had too many stops so up until now I still consider myself as a beginner, also the fact that I am just learning by myself. Three days ago I decided to try playing my guitar again because of a pretty song I heard but it includes plucking which is a skill I don't know how to do. I searched for YT tutorials and it led me to this video. I've never learned so much in just a span of 12 minutes than I did just now. It makes me want to complete the 12 lessons and really improve my guitar playing skills. Thank you for this, sir!
Hi Euniceee, it's great to hear from you and very happy that the lesson helped!! And I'm really excited that you will keep going!!! Please keep me posted on your progress and don't hesitate if you need any help. I think you will find that you are now not alone here.
Wishing you a great guitar day today and beyond!!
bob
After watching millions of guitar lessons on CZcams this was the only one I understood! Understanding what you were teaching me and finally being able to play something on my guitar gave me motivation to keep playing!! Thank you so much : ) Much love❤❤❤
HI KAT! Thank you so much for the kind words!! I'm thrilled that the lessons are helping you and hope you keep going-
Wishing you much love and a happy guitar weekend!
bob
SAME, this video is the only one that was actually helpful
Same here
Pretty amazing stuff, Bob. I'm 73, and had a guitar hanging around for years. But, I've never been able to "get" anything, until I stumbled across your 1st lesson...quite by accident, actually. I wasn't even looking. But, you made it look so easy, and winter weather is here, in NW Arkansas. So, I headed to the basement, dusted off this simple little "First Act", and within a few minutes, I was actually able to get the rhythm of that first little exercise. It's all about repetition. Two days later, and I'm even humming that "One-Two-and-Three-and-Four-and" melody as I take care of other chores....and, I'm working on the chords, too. Thanks very much. If this old "Arkansas Dog" can do this, then anyone can. Thanks for the time and effort on these videos.
Hi Lon, WOW, I am so happy that you picked up this pattern so fast and it got you inspired to start playing again. So many things here that you said are so true- the repetition, getting the melody and rhythm in your head. I hope a lot of people that visit here will read this because you just flat out got it- Hope you will continue with this whole series here- czcams.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/video.html .. cheers to NW Arkansas and happy pickin!! bob
Nice
Me too...LOTS of paitence needed...
Amen!
Like Lou I am 71 and have decided to learn how to play the guitar, started with just learning chords and strumming, but came across your Fingerpicking video and decided to learn both. I split my practice time 50/50. Is learning both to much at one time?
Things i learned in this video:
-some fingerpicking tips
-how to count from 1 to 4
Hi Katrina, thank you for taking the lesson here and best wishing you the best with your guitar. bob
I learned my guitar looks more worn out than his.
@@Techknowverse same
@@Techknowverse hoping that's due to playing - ha ha...
@@weirdk_9256 are u army?
The greatest guitar lesson for complete beginners is right here !!!!! Thank you so much !!!
Thank you clearshadow213, really happy this helped!!!!
All the best on your guitar..!! bob
I've had a classical guitar for a while now but have been procrastinating and learning some fun riffs and now I finally put my mind to fingerstyle and other videos on youtube were annoying me because they already assume the viewer knows a lot of the stuff. I was nearly quitting after 3 of these sort of videos but then found your channel. Thanks alot
Hi Sindbad031, thank you for taking the lesson here. Yes, many beginner fingerstyle lessons on CZcams assume you know things and don't start right at the beginning (don't you hate that!). Wishing you all the best on your guitar and glad you are here!
bob
Hi Bob, I just started learning how to play the acoustic guitar. I will be 80 in June of 2021. Your teaching style and patience is making it easy to pick up my guitar and practice every day.
My kids and grandkids said why at your age and I replied why not!
Hey Mick, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons with me. I'm glad you are playing guitar and fyi and other than the music part, it's actually good for your health and brain. If you need help just let me know. The whole series is here: czcams.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/video.html . Happy pickin' and thanks again! bob
its been 5 years since this video appeared, and he still reads comments, great dedication, sir! I hope I'll get better at fingerstyling because I want to perform in my school at the stage
Hi manmanmanmad mad (love your name).. thank you for noticing that I am trying to help everyone here to play. Hoping you will keep taking the lessons here so you can perform on your school stage- that sounds great! All the best and thank you again!! bob
Was so focused on learning my chords and finger placement on the fret that I neglected my finger picking skills. Thank you for making this easy to understand video for us beginners!
Good morning Solin! Thank you for taking the lesson here and really happy that it helped you with the finger placements! If you just take it one step at a time it's not so bad... Wishing you a happy guitar weekend with some fingerpicking!!!
bob
Spoke to Bob while door knocking, had a great conversation with him, awesome dude, get your lessons in with him!!! -Jack
Hey Jack, great to meet you and wishing you the best with your music career! You are an awesome dude!
This is like the best guitar lesson ever I swear I’ve learned more in 12 minutes than all 60 videos I’ve watched love your channel
Hi Irene, wow,,, this is so kind of you- thank you !!! I hope you keep on playing and enjoy the guitar a lot!! I'm here to help if you need any... happy pickin' !! bob
Same
@@gracyoa8798 Thank you Gracy! all the best and happy pickin' !! bob
Brilliant teacher, most teachers on youtube have a heartless, passionless feel, but you can tell he puts his heart into this, what a great lesson!
Thank you Trashbag Poe for the kind words! I am trying my best and glad that the lesson helped!! Hope you keep going!!! Have a great guitar day!!! bob
Thank you so much! I am 61 - have never played an instrument and am trying to learn the guitar from videos. I am learning the chords, but wanted to do something other than strumming. This lesson is wonderful! Thank you for helping an 'old lady' learn something new!
Hi Debbie, great to hear from you and welcome! The fingerpicking is a great way to learn guitar because we don't have to first learn the standard chords to play (in other words, we can cheat- ha ha). The reason why we don't always need the full chords is we are not strumming though all the strings, as we get to pick and choose which one's sound good. This is a lot easier on the left hand. Wishing you all the best and if you need any help, please let me know okay..
Happy pickin' !!
bob
I was getting tired of playing and lost interest but after watching this video. I havent been able to put my guitar down. Even when my fingers hurts I still want to continue. I am not young anymore so I know that if I dont learn it now. I might not get another chance. Thank you for taking your time to make it fun and interesting. Your future student from Houston Tx
Hi T Tran, it's great to hear from you and welcome to my fingerpicking channel! I'm so glad to hear that you "got inspired" with a lesson and the music. You are so right about not getting any younger!!! Right now is the only time to change the future and not a good plan to wait till you get there- ha ha...
If you need any help, please let me know.
Wishing you a great guitar week and beyond!!
bob
What I love about this first lesson
1. no entertainment, just a lesson
2. methodical
3. patient, as if I were there
I can't wait to do the next lesson, but when I can master this one without having to review...yay!
Thank you!!
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for the kind words, and I hope you will continue with the rest of the lessons in this series. All the best and than you again!! bob!
If you want to learn Fingerstyle Guitar, this is the first beginner guitar lesson that you should take. It's 12 minutes long, VERY EASY and you will be able to play a little after watching (and playing along) .
orait orait i will try .. :)
Hi +Nicolette Navarrette, thanks for writing to me. Actually, the ring finger is not used on the right hand, just the thumb, index and middle finger. BTW, I saw your guitar playing in a few vids and you can really play! (this should be too easy for you!!). Thanks and write back anytime! bob
Hi ***** your guitar teacher is correct., many different ways to fingerpick the guitar. This is just one way, an easy way to do it.
***** for sure, classical they use the pinky a lot. I use twhen I'm using a pick and fingerpicking at the same time. Hey- I say whatever is most comfortable!
i feel like my fingers stuck n slow to move, is there any tips that i can make sure i use all of them ..?? i really want to learn guitar .
Thank you! I just learned this and this is giving me motivation to continue I’ve tried with other CZcams toutorials and I’ve always given up because they were to hard to follow this was perfect simple easy and fun to learn, thank you!!
Hi Simcha, many thanks for taking the lesson here and the kind words. I'm so glad the lesson is helping and hope you continue with this whole series (czcams.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/video.html )
Wishing you a happy weekend!!
bob
THIS WAS AN INCREDIBLE LESSON! I got it almost right away :))) thank you so much for breaking it down so well!
Hi Jesse, thank you for taking the lesson here and so very happy that you were able to play this lesson (and so fast!!). You are incredible!!!! Wishing you a great weekend and many thanks for your kind words!!!
Happy guitar!!!
bob
I just got my first guitar at 59! I have been practising with this video and it makes me so excited that I can actually make something that resembles music with this video! Thank you for your patient and very informative video
Hi +Bonnie Baeker , music to my ears!! Thank you so much for being here, and definitely keep me posted with the upcoming lessons ahead!! All the best to you, bob
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I just had to reply w a lol...
Bonnie Baeker hows your playi g now?
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How patient is this guy, he's fantastic!
Thanks you Angela, glad you are learning guitar!
I have watched many tutorials and this one is truly one of the very best. I appreciate the way you bring everything in slowly, speed it up, AND THEN you do a nice recap of wach step before going on. Thank you so much for your great videos.
Hi sassysuzy4u , sorry for the delay as I was out of town. Thank you for your kind words- I'm so glad the lesson helped you. Hoping you will continue with this whole series too!
Many thanks and have a great guitar weekend!!
bob
Most informative lesson I’ve seen in weeks glad I checked CZcams today thanks I’m 3 weeks in to learning guitar at age 61 never had the incentive till now. Lots of apps and teaching techniques but this one looks like something I might be able to learn and progress from thank you so much
Hi Iain, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lesson with me (and your kind words). I'm hoping you will continue with the whole series which is here: czcams.com/play/PLx1uwVXECJKjECVns43Kc6_f0X5bs6Ktl.html
If you get stuck or just want to let me know how it's going, please don't hesitate to comment on any of the videos..
Wishing you all the best on your guitar and thanks again!!
bob
I was watching this without playing along with him and he keept saying i hope ur playing along with me like he knew i wasnt :( :3
Hey Crunchy Cheese, thanks for "watching" the vid (ha ha). First person after all this time to mention that!
Boy!
Me too !!😅
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same hahah
I am just beginning to learn the guitar, I turned 65 last November and I have been saying my whole life that I want to play the guitar. I bought my first guitar last Saturday and I have been playing along with Bobs videos. Bob you are an amazing teacher and I thank you for making me feel like I can actually play this amazing guitar. Thank you so very much my friend.
Hey Robert, great to hear from you and congrats on the new guitar- can't think of anything better to buy!
I am glad to help and hope you will continue to enjoy the lessons. If you haven't noticed yet, there's 12 lessons here in this series and afterwards, a follow up course. If you need help just let me know or let me know how it goes- all the best and Happy pickin'- bob
NOW THIS GUY IS THE DEFINITION OF A REAL LIFE HERO! much love my friend and thank you for this tutorial!
ok buddy, Wow, thank you for these kind words and I'm so glad that the lessons are helping! It's tough you know with these lockdowns and I know a lot of people are learning guitar- at least it's turning a negative into a positive. Wishing much love and guitar happiness to you and I hope you keep going!! Please let me know if you need any help!
peace and happy pickin' ! bob
Ive been trying to relearn guitar for sometime now, this is just pure gold! Ive never been able to finger pick (but Im rusty with chords). I wanna thank you for taking the time to make this video, this good ol boy is at the begining to perform good country music. Ive been writing songs since high school, and itll really help to learn guitar for my songs! Once again thank you, you are a heaven sent legend. Deep respect that you still look back through the comments and respond too. It says alot about you.
Hey Kenny, thank you for all the kind words and glad you found my channel. My background is Country music as well. producing, session guitar, and writing. Still at all three but the teaching is something fairly new for me that I absolutely love- especially when someone is able to pick up the lessons and play well. Hoping that the lessons here will help you fill in the blanks to your songs! And if you need any help, please let me know. Wishing you a great 2021 filled with a lot of good guitar pickin' !! bob
„Hope you‘re playing along with me“ only real teachers. Love it
LOL!!!... !!! Believe it or not, many people enjoy just watching this video without a guitar... Seriously considering starting an Air Guitar Channel..!!! Happy pickin' and thanks for this great comment- got a good laugh!!! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons seriously you’re awesome keep going ^^
Thank you and You too!!! I had a layover for almost 2 years and just got back to teaching!! Exciting!!!
"I hope your playing along with me"
So happened that I wasn't playing along with him and I was like
"Sorry coach"
It's okay... !!
Hope you are having fun... thanks for watching... bob!
Same 😂
Exactly 😆😆
Totally! I actually got up out of bed, picked up my guitar and played along with him when he said that!
I know¡¡ I was like 1 and 2 (and index) and 2,4
Bob, this is the first ever guitar video that I sat through without getting bored and I have no regrets. I'm really thankful for this video as it felt so welcoming and engaging for beginners like me to learn. Thank you so much
Hey Incognito, I'm so glad that this video helped you! I hope you continue with the whole series here as we will apply this pattern to 3 more chords and learn a song along the way. If you need any help just let me know- You are on your way and thank you for taking the lesson!!
bob
This is the teacher/grandpa that I want damn it's so chill and understandable👏
Hey Akira, wow, thank you for the kind words- I'm very happy that the lessons are helping!! Wishing you a great 2021 on your guitar!
bob
for the first time in my life i get to play something nice and kinda complete... thanx man
Thanks for taking the lesson and glad this worked! Hope you will continue through the rest of the vids...
If you want to learn how to play guitar like a pro then I recommend you go here now: HootGuitar.info
Sorry Bob but I can only like this video once. Cheers for the simplicity.
Ha ha... never heard that one before! Thanks for the kind words and I like your outfit too! Happy pickin' and stay safe!! bob
Clear visuals. Concisely presented in a slow hand method leaving no doubt about the progression and right and left hand finger positions Left hand finger position @ frets explained and why. A teacher who understands what the student needs and needs to understand at a pace that can be absorbed and applied.
Hi Tre, thank you for the great comment here- I would give this 5 hearts if I could. Everything you are describing is what I was hoping students would get out of this and mainly, just to be able to play the pattern. Everyone learns at their own pace and you can imagine over the years some people commenting too slow, some commenting too fast. At the time I made this video I didn't have the ability to add graphics and have since added that to my newer lessons. I'm wishing you all the best on your guitar and hope you will keep going with this whole course (13 videos which is here- czcams.com/play/PLx1uwVXECJKjECVns43Kc6_f0X5bs6Ktl.html ), Thanks again!! bob
DUDE U MADE IT SO EASY!! I can not thank you enough! I'm starting out with guitar just today and this has probably been the most productive hour I had in my whole life. I am definitely going to watch all ur vids now
Hey LocalBastard (ha ha, love that name).. I'm so glad to hear that the lesson help you play.. and no less day 1- that's great!!! I'm glad you are going to take more of the lessons here and if you need any help or run into a problem, please let me know.
Wishing you a good guitar week!!!
bob
This is by far the best lesson on CZcams you go over each string repeatedly quickly and very slowly by you going over it, over and over... it allows the person time to give it a few tries as you’re explaining it.....other people just say put your fingers like this do that and they move onto the next step this is very descriptive really easily understood and I am already doing this song in minutes thank you so much I hope this guy makes more videos
Hey Richard, welcome and big thanks for the kind words about the lesson. Trying my best to just get people to play this pattern. I have a few more series on the channel as well: czcams.com/channels/zW9550lVYzynQiytup5Slg.htmlplaylists Thanks and hope you will continue!! All the best, bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons Hey bob, thanks so much for the reply, I have been doing the pattern religiously, I do it even without the guitar in my hand while I’m in the car I make the motion with my fingers over and over till exhaustion... trying to build my up strength in my hand. I will most certainly continue on with you’re videos. I want to keep mastering this pattern, I have a serious desire to learn finger style and I know this will open very many doors for me. I will keep you updated thanks so much bill.
Hey Richard, it sounds like you have the guitar bug...!! ha ha.. that's a good thing! Thinking about it in the car etc., sounds like what I used to do. Just play guitar is my best advice for the strength, but it will get there slowly but surely. All the best and big thanks again!!! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons Hi Bob, I just uploaded a video to my CZcams page, it is labeled acoustic guitar lessons progress. I made it specifically for you, maybe you can have a watch and see my progress, thank you so very much I am practicing very hard to learn through you’re teachings my friend.
Kind regards, Richard -
Hey Richard, way to go! Watched your video and I must say you pick up fast! I commented there as well so, hope you get that message. Continued good success and all the best to you and your family on this father's day.. ! bob
You are an absolute brilliant teacher, since l have started learning guitar, l have never found anyone who explains so clearly as you. Thank you so much for this gem of a tutorial
Hi Francesca, wow, I am so happy that this lesson has helped and thank you for the kind words! This is lesson 1 of a series of 12 lessons in this course, and I will also show during those 12 videos the basic idea of which strings to pluck on different chords. (playlist- czcams.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/video.html). The general rule is, you always start with your thumb picking the first note of each measure with the "lowest Root Bass Note" for each chord. So with this D chord, the lowest D note on the guitar is the open 4th string... - an A chord would be the open A note 5th string... - G chord would be the lowest G bass note 3 frets up on the 6th string.. we go over all this... and more.... thanks again. You made my day! happy 2020!! bob
Hey Bob I'm a beginner just learning guitar and I wanted to thank you for teaching this lesson. Even as a beginner I was able to learn this fairly easily but it also sounds great as well. Keep doing what you are doing and have a good one man.
Hey GrovR, many thanks for taking the lesson here and happy to hear that you picked up on it so quickly! This pattern is basically what is mostly used- but you'll find so many similar patterns that will omit some notes or even add another. Wishing you a good one too and let me know how it's going on your guitar.
bob
Thank you. You teach to my learning style. I’m 62 and playing four months. I never thought I’d be able to fingerpick! I’m so grateful.
Hi Angela, great to hear from you and glad you were able to do the lesson here (not so bad, right?) . Wishing you good guitar 2024 and beyond..!!
bob
I've always had SO much trouble trying to fingerpick, though chords come relatively easy for some reason. THANK YOU for making this simple, achievable, and helpful tutorial that goes slowly, but not annoyingly so. Perfect speed for beginners, great repetition and great lesson!
Thanks +QuirkyQuin for the kind words and commenting. Most people have all the trouble with the chords so, you are way ahead if that's not so difficult for you.. Keep me posted with your progress and good luck with this guitar stuff!! bob
Acoustic Guitar Videos Lessons Thanks so much! I'll keep watching your videos and practicing, already I feel more confident :)
And there's a lot more basic rhythm patterns and a whole lot of ways to play so, this is just one way (but kind of an easy way). Thanks again and I'm here in case you need help!
+Bob Harris good thing I took two years of music theory - maybe that's why I can get chords. Bar chords (or whatever they're called) are really hard for me to play, though. I'm struggling to hold down multiple strings with one finger. Strumming patterns is another thing I need to work on.... looks like I've got lots of videos to watch!
The chords that I'm showing here are two fingered chords for beginners, real chords nonetheless. The barre chords are the most difficult so, if you are up working on that you are way ahead of this. But the pattern is cool and worth learning. Have fun, I think you will get it all... that's my vote!
Great Video! I just started playing today and this helped me a ton it’s also really motivating to feel like you are making progress on day one. Also my thumb started getting really sore so I put a thin layer of super glue on it and was able to keep playing and it quit hurting. I’m gonna check out your other videos very soon! Thank You!
Hi Aha Ha YKTV, great to hear from you and glad that the lesson helped! This is lesson 1 of a whole series where we learn an easy song with this pattern. Yes, and at first, you are going to experience some tenderness and pain, especially with the fingertips as it will take some time to develop callouses. Have a great day and thank you for the kind words!! Write me any time- Happy pickin' !! bob
I´ve been playing chords for some time now but finally wanted to really get into it. The second the video started i knew its gonna be great. Very warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Thank you for teaching and including practice man, I appreciate it!
Hey Charlie, Great to hear from you and glad you are learning the fingerpicking! It's quite a diversion from strumming but the experience you have is really going to help as most people coming here don't know the chords yet. It will be a lot easier for you!
Hoping you will take the whole series here as that will explain about the strings to pluck for other chords.. I think once you get that concept, it will be off to the races for you. If you need any help, please don't hesitate.
Wishing you a great guitar week!!
bob
Its been 9 years and he still replies! What a legend hahaha also i got my first accoustic guitar a few days back and this vedio was so helpful
Hi Neugenes, it's great that you got a new guitar!!! Wishing you a lot of fun time on it and happy you are here!!
bob
Hey Bob,
I hope I find you well today. I wanted to put a few together to express my thanks and gratitude to you. You see, I've been a long time lover and admirer of those who play the guitar, there is something so beautiful in watching and listening to the beautiful sound and it is totally mesmerizing for me, always has been.
Following on from that, my girlfriend bought me an excellent guitar (much too expensive for a beginner but said it would drive me harder to learn) to encourage me to take it up. That was Feb 2014, and since then I watched roughly, 60-70 videos for beginners, read a beginners guitar book and even gave up! ... it was extremely frustrating as I was unable to coordinate my hands, plus I had to constantly look at the guitar, in short, I began to dislike the guitar.
That was ... until about an hour ago when I found your video. I watched your video once right through non-stop. My guitar sits like a trophy in my study, so I picked it up, tuned it and started back at the beginning, practiced with you by pausing, learning and replaying and I have to say, I'm in disbelief!!!. I'm actually playing along, albeit very slowly, but I will practice this until I absolutely perfect it before moving on, but I'm more advanced in the last few hours than I have since Feb last year!!! ... all due to your video!!!
I seriously (very pleasantly) surprised, and so is my girlfriend. She went off to do some housework as I sat in my study, she popped back and asked if I wanted a refreshment and as she approached she could hear me practicing ... she is just a delighted as I am now.
I can't thank you enough for the patient, calm and methodical way you present your tutorial, you gave me back a huge love of mine as well as the confidence that I can do this. Needless to say I'm now a subscriber and will share with my mates who are also attempting to pick up the guitar, also with limited success. They have had similar issues, so I will keep you posted on their progress too.
Anyway, I'm rambling. I just wanted to say a huge thank you, and I look forward to playing along and becoming the guitar player I always wanted to be.
Above all, I look forward to learning the guitar with my new tutor and friend, Bob! ...
Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!
Seán
nubester Hey Sean , You Sir just totally made my day!!! I can't thank you enough for telling me about your guitar experience and the minor miracle that occurred for you through this lesson! I'm usually not at a loss for words but right now I'm nearly speechless.... I will try to continue however!
Last year I was going through a very rough time in my life.. but to spare you all the agonizing details, I'll get to the end of the story. My friend who wanted to learn fingerpicking asked me to teach her something. So this video that you watched was pretty much the exact thing I showed her. She said, "You should make a video of this and put it up on CZcams." she thought people would like the way I showed how to do it in small sections etc., Well, I thought that it would be a big nothing, and did it just to prove to her that no one would care (I even put sunglasses on cause I was sure it was going to flop). Well, can't even believe how well this is doing, and to be helping people out who were nearly ready to give up... can't even believe that at all!
I have received some negativity from some people saying I'm going too slow., but the vast majority of people here are perhaps like me who need clear and easy directions that are repetitive... after all, this is the guitar and repetition is the key to learning. So I think what I have learned over the course of making these videos (and there's more to follow soon) is people don't want me to show them what to play, they want to know "How to play"., and that is a GIANT difference, especially for beginners. I equate it to the some of the terrible directions you get sometimes when you buy an appliance like a grill or something that you have to put together. You end of staring at the directions for an hour or so, then attempt to follow it and end up taking a hammer and forcing two parts together, breaking it ... then your wife tells you that you're an idiot for not following the directions properly.
In any event, these videos may not be perfect but, clear directions and trying my best to get you to play is the only thing that matters to me. And hearing this from you gives me so much energy to keep going, you have no idea.
Please always feel free to comment on any of the videos and let me know how you are doing. And if there's something that I didn't explain properly or you need help, don't hesitate! Have a great day Sean and ...so glad that your guitar is getting the attention it deserves!! All the best to you and your girlfriend! - bob
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The fact that you still reply to all the comments even this video is 6 years ago....... Hope you have a good health sir ❤ thank you for this
Hi Moon Pebe, great to hear from you and thank you for taking the lessons here. Yes, I try my best to help everyone here. Happy guitar and good health to you too!! bob
omg, i really learned how to fingerpicked in 12 minutes, you sir are a living legend. Thank you
Hey James, thank you for taking the lesson here and wow, this is fantastic! I hope you keep going with the whole series here as I think 2021 will be a good year for you on your guitar!!! All the best and thanks again!
bob
Thanks for this!! I started guitar lessons around 6 months ago (once a week) but I stopped going to the lessons due to my anxiety and I stopped playing for a while. I've always wanted to master finger plucking as I never learned much about it in my lessons and I'm glad I found your video!! :)
Hey Purple Hearts, that's for taking the lessons here and I promise, no anxiety with my lessons- as it's all at your own pace. Glad you found my channel and if you need help with anything at all, please let me know!
Happy pickin' 2021!!
bob
Probably the best teacher I've seen, would suit children too, one thing you need when teaching is patience and you've got it.
Hey Trev, thank you so much for the kind words!! I'm happy to help and I hope you will continue! All my lessons are geared towards beginners and fingerpicking, but we are going to expand here soon with intermediate as well. All the best and thank you again! bob
here's a link to a new series that is also a very easy pattern..czcams.com/video/Gtmy_SNkP-I/video.html
Defo!
As a kid, around age 10, my guitar teacher would get frustrated by how hard it was for me to grasp doing this movement. And I was going through a rough time, so our combined impatience led to me never wanting to touch my instruments again. Its been 12 years, life has been set straight for the time being and Its time for me to sit down and put the time forth and relearn what i’d given up on
Hey JonXFc, WOW, this is so cool that you are getting back to the guitar, and I am honored that this video helped you... It's crazy what some people will say or do to have an effect on one's life, either positive or negative, both so powerful as your example proves. When I was 12 my piano teacher kicked me out of her class and told my mother that I would "never be a musician." Just like in her class, I didn't pay attention to that comment either... ha ha.. Stay positive ... you can do anything as long as you decide you will.. Happy New Year and keep me posted okay!
I started playing when I was 21... You still have time to get good. Never to late. I would recommend going to Guitarjamz lessons on youtube. They are a lot better bc Marty S (the teacher) shows you songs that are easy and that sound really cool. Check out my guitar playing on my channel and youll see how good you can get in a few years if you have discipline.
@@dboutte36 You are the best John! Hope a lot of people will click on your name to check out some fine guitar playing!!! Happy pickin !! bob
I've never watched a tutoring video this simple and rewarding when it comes to guitar! I've recently started learning the guitar though I've yet to find a class, and I really wanted to learn fingerpicking, but everything looks so hard!
Thank you for making this the best experience I've had so far on CZcams.
It really means the world to know I can pull it off, even if it's simple.
Hi Louvie, wow, what a nice comment here!! Thank you for taking the lessons and I'm really happy to hear that it's easy (that's what I hope for with all my lessons). If you need any help or just want to let me know how it's going, please don't hesitate.
Wishing you a great guitar year 2023!!
bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thank you, I'm hoping it goes well too :)
Too rocking of a legend to be replying after 9 years man! I just bought a guitar and learned 3 chords and was planning to play some songs ! This video will definitely help me thank you Uncle 😊
Hey Adam, many thanks and I have a feeling that you will be playing great before too long!
bob
I’ve been playing pick for the longest time and always wanted to play with my whole hand and this was a brilliant starter, thank you my guy
Hey Curley, thank you for taking the lesson here and glad you found my channel. Yea, it's a whole different world with the fingers vs. pick- both good to know! Happy pickin' and thank you again! bob
It's not you, it's me that is impatient . I need to practice patience first. Lol
Hi Mariya, thanks again and wishing you all the best- I certainly could use some more patience too!!
it's a lot of patience and mistakes to play a guitar well.
We all do. Its one of the Fruit of The Spirit.🙂🙏🏿
Omg I've been practicing forever I love this guy he does everything at the perfect speed. You need to subscribe if you want to learn the guitar and theres no hidden fees. With everyone out of work this made my day. Thank you
Hi Debbie, thank you for the kind words of support and for practicing (YEAH!!) ! Someday you'll be able to look back at these years and know that this is when you learned guitar! I give you a lot of credit for using your time wisely- being able to play is just soo good for your mind, body and soul.
Happy guitar 2021 and thanks again!!
bob
I've been strumming the same chords for years. Always thought finger picking was tooooooo hard. Your lessons are incredible. Thanks
Hi Leslie, so happy that you were able to do this - not so hard once you know what to do! Wishing you good fingerpicking and hope you continue here!!
bob
woooooo...i got tell you that i have been two hours practicing and the resulsts are amazin...i never thought i could do it...at the begining i was hard...and my finguers are in pain..but i made thanks to you man.
Hey +JAIME DIAZ - love hearing some great news! Keep up the good work and just do a little each day. The guitar will start singin' and the finger pain will go away. Keep me posted with your progress- lot more lessons to follow.
Ahhh... A very detailed and thorough explanation exactly what we beginners need thank you so much buddy!
Hi Gabriel!! Thank you so much for the kind words and I'm glad this lesson helped!! Hope you will continue with fingerpicking! All the best- bob
I have a question
why are you so amazing 💗💗
Hey TECHNICAL WORLD, thank you- this is so kind of you to say. It must mean that you were able to play the pattern!!!
You being able to play guitar is the only thing I care about so, maybe that's why you thought it was good? Wishing you a great 2021 on your guitar and if you need any help, please let me know!
bob
i hate watching lessons on CZcams but this got my attention until the end! great skills from guitar and way of teaching!
@M Hayati , thank you for taking the lesson here and glad the lesson helped! Hope you keep going with the whole series which is here: czcams.com/play/PLx1uwVXECJKjECVns43Kc6_f0X5bs6Ktl.html
If you need help with anything let me know.
All the best and wishing you a great 2021 on your guitar!
bob
I've spent pretty much my whole life (I'm 53) wanting to learn to play guitar but had convinced myself that I couldn't ever figure it out, or that I just lacked the talent or ability. Then I decided that I should change that attitude before I wind up on my deathbed someday with a whole lot of regrets.
This is an excellent, excellent tutorial. I can't tell you enough how encouraging this is to watch and follow. Sure, you have to practice and do it yourself, but this is really well explained. Can't thank you enough- bravo, good sir!
Hey Clark, welcome and glad you found my channel! Yes, I agree with you about regrets- they are the worst- but right now it's time to do something about it (as you know). Thank you for the kind words and I'm here if you need any help- I know it's a lot to digest but just go slow and you'll be playing good guitar before you know it.
Wishing you a great guitar week and thanks again!
bob
Wow! This surely is the clearest and most concise beginners video I have ever found. Thank you Sir!
Bob, thank you - this lesson is wonderful. I am learning to play on my dad's guitar. He passed away 6 years ago and I miss him every day. Now I'm finally trying to learn to play and thanks to you I'm getting somewhere! You're a great teacher. Much love from Europe
Hi ikbenreowin, thank you for taking the lesson here and I'm glad it helped!! I think it's great that you are playing your dad's guitar- it sounds very inspiring and I'm certain he's happy that you are playing. Lots more lessons here so I hope you will continue! Love to you and your family from New Jersey USA... !! bob
Picked up a guitar for the first time very recently. after viewing several lessons by different people,i find yours the best for me, taught with patience and love, at a pace that is right for me, thank you.!!!
Hey Gary, I'm really happy that this lesson helped!! Wishing you a great 2021 and lots of guitar playing!! bob
Sir , you're just amazing. I have seen so many videos but non of them could teach me how you taught me in just 12 minutes. Hoping for a lot of improvements in me in guitar. I'll try my best. Lots of respect!
Hi Saiyara Raka, thank you for taking the lesson here and wow, I'm so glad it helped!!! Here's the entire series that shows more chords and what strings to pick (we are learning a song): czcams.com/play/PLx1uwVXECJKjECVns43Kc6_f0X5bs6Ktl.html
If you need any help, please let me know!
have a great weekend and thanks again!!
bob
I’ve watched a ton of CZcams guitar lessons and yours is the best, hands down. Never finger picked before. It took longer than 12 minutes but I was nailing it after about an hour. Thank you! Now if you could teach me to play an F chord that would be nothing short of a miracle!!
Hi Sharon! Thank you for the kind words and glad you found my channel!!! Even better, happy that you can play it!!! One hour with this is so excellent. I just returned to teaching here and want to do some more chord lessons- I've already done the C, D and G Chords but have to do F! I have a lesson that will help with all chords which has to do with body positioning- czcams.com/video/PAjXnxy1w6s/video.html . See if this makes an F chord easier (it should).. All the best and happy (safe) pickin' !! bob
Get a NYLON STRUNG (classical/Spanish acoustic guitar) for absolute
beginners. Much softer/easier on the fingers and hands and you will
improve much quicker. Also 5 minutes every day and keeping your
guitar/music out is great advise. Learning guitar & music is a journey NOT a destination.
I really enjoyed this first lesson. I am an absolute beginner playing on a second hand guitar given to me by one of my theater students. I've always wanted to learn to play and I hope the rest of the lessons are as learner friendly as this one. Great Job!
Hey S Turner, great that you are learning guitar and I am happy that the lesson helped you. Wow, so you are a teacher as well, and in theater no less! It's been a tough year for anyone in the Arts for sure- . Let me know how it's going for you...
There's 12 lessons in this course and we will use the same pattern (only pluck different strings) along with 3 more chords which turns into a song.
Here's the playlist: czcams.com/play/PLx1uwVXECJKjECVns43Kc6_f0X5bs6Ktl.html
thanks again and if you need help, just let me know- bob
@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Hello, I haven’t played a guitar since 1974 but have time and want to play again. Any videos on what to look for in a guitar? I need to purchase one and like all musical instruments there’s a wide variety in quality and price. I’d like to have some idea before I walk into a music/guitar shop. Help!
Hello @@shychameleon, great news about you wanting to play again- marvelous! So I actually have some good advice about buying a guitar.
Whatever you do, don't buy online sight unseen. So we will just rule that out now.
New cheaper guitars these days are built a lot better than the one's in 1974, that's for sure- they've come a long way. Not as "budget intense" as it was before, and you can get a pretty decent guitar anywhere from $250 on up. The make and model doesn't count either, as you can play two of the same and one of them might really stand out (even compared to more expensive guitars).
Most of the guitar stores (like Guitar Center) will have an acoustic guitar room where you will want to go. The person in that room is going to be a guitarist... and if he/she has been working there a while, they will know their inventory. I bought a guitar for my sister in California not too long ago and asked the guy, "show me some of your best guitars that are easy to play in $xxx price range. He was more than happy to play a few. Now my sister who doesn't play couldn't really tell the difference, and I of course was helpful. So if you could bring someone, that's cool but you can go at it alone too.
You first want something that plays easy. The body shape only counts if you feel that it will be easier (as you hold it) over others. That's a personal choice.
But let's say you find a guitar that feels good... make sure you ask this question. "Playablility is a key for me... does this guitar need a setup?
The setup is an additional charge where a tech at the shop will make the "action" of the guitar (string height from the fretboard) as low as possible without buzzing. This is so important because if the guitar is hard to play, you will be fighting it the whole time... and always wonder why I make it look so easy.
A student here in the group was complaining big time that she was having pain when pressing down on the strings. After further review, we came to the conclusion that the guitar was the problem. She went and bough a new one and wow, she is tearing it up now with the fingerpicking (no pain!!).
So playability is the #1 key to look for.
Obviously the higher the budget, the guitars "should" get better which includes better sound and playability. But like I said, there's good cheaper guitars that not only play easy, but sound good too. Hopefully the guitar person will know what to show you!
If there was 1 brand of cheaper guitars that I could recommend "sight unseen", it would be the Yamaha brand guitars. Reason being, they are very consistent. But that doesn't mean that you can't find a "no name" brand that is much better. I ended up picking a Ibanez for my sister which was better (and cheaper) than any of the Yamaha's there. However, all the other Inbanezes were not very good.. it's just that one was a good one. The guitar tech should know.
I hope this helps.. I can keep talking about it if need be.
Can't wait for you to get one!!
bob
The only guitar tutorial video I know that I actually came out learning something lol, in a world where everyone wanna get money and not rly teach your an exception and I hope to practice more of your videos soon, keep it up man I luv it!
Thank you Yosemie, I'm so glad that the lesson helped!!! Wishing you a great guitar weekend
and thank you for the kind words. Hope you keep going too!! 😀🎸!!
bob
In my 10 years of owning a guitar I have never had a tutor that stuck or a video that inspired me enough to play. This is the most I have ever managed to impress even myself through playing this guitar and I can’t thank you enough. You’re an incredible teacher. I’ll definitely be watching more of your videos. Thank you once again!
Hi Mahek!!! wow, thank you so much for the kind words and, it's wonderful to hear that the lessons have inspired you in this way. I don't even know what to say, as that is my goal for everyone...!!! My hope is that you continue and the other videos in this series get you to play the song that goes with the lessons. Here's this series in the playlist: czcams.com/video/Z7xm_juNcPY/video.html ... if you finish all 12 lessons, there's a free study guide that you can sign up for, and also get in my vip guitar group. Everything to the group is free and also has videos and lessons that I don't post on CZcams.
Since you have been playing for 10 years, this course will be easier than just starting out. This is good as you are not a rank beginner, but it is all designed for beginners. Good brush up at least. Any help you need just let me know. All the best and happy (safe) pickin' !! thanks again!! bob
Thank you. I went from being terrible to fingerpicking decently within five minutes. I am SO happy with myself right now. Thanks to you.
Hey Derrick, so glad to hear that you picked this up so fast- music to my ears!! This is one of those guitar things that requires reps so it will get even better if you keep at it. All the best- happy 2020- year of the guitar!! bob
Great lesson! I’m new on the guitar and I was able to pull this off by the end of my first play-through. I love your no nonsense style, patiently putting it all together. It was a great idea to start with the bass beats, then slowly add instead of what I’ve been trying, which is to put all the notes in one after the other. Starting with the bass beat helped me keep the rhythm going, while slowly adding difficulty. Soon I was able to speed up, too!
Hi Loralee, what a wonderful comment here (wish I could give it two hearts!). Very observant of you to notice that we are not learning this one note at a time down the line but rather building a pattern. The thumb work with the bass notes is really the key because if you can keep that steady, the rest (as you have figured out) will follow a lot easier.
I'm wishing you all the best with this and hope you will continue with this series here: czcams.com/play/PLx1uwVXECJKjECVns43Kc6_f0X5bs6Ktl.html
bob😃🎸
keep me posted!!!
I've been pretty good with chords but always shied away from finger picking, this lesson has given me a lot of confidence. Looking foward to the rest of the lessons!
Hi Sashreek , many thanks for taking the lesson here and really happy that the fingerpicking is coming easy for you. Not so difficult once you know how it's done. Glad you are going to continue with the whole series as that will give you some insights on how to apply the pattern to more chords..
Wishing you a great 2024 on your guitar!
bob
Wow this lesson was perfect I’ve been through so many CZcams tutorials over my year of learning guitar and I must say you are by far one of the best guitar tutors on this platform! Thank you so much!
Hi Chev, I can only hope that you are still playing guitar after all this time. I am just seeing you comment here for the first time and hoping that all is well. Big SORRRRY for this delay. If you want some help, I can help. 2020 year of the guitar!!!!! bob!!!!
This is the fourth lesson I'm looking up on how to fingerpick and the first one that I pick up on and not get frustrated by. Well done Sir
Hey Clark, glad to hear from you and happy to hear that you are not frustrated with this video!! Hope you will continue with the whole series (12 lessons here). Thanks again!!! bob
I will. Thank you!
You are welcome!
I was really focused on this lesson till the end and your camera fell all of a sudden . Scared the hell out of me at the end. 😂 Awesome work. Thank you so much for making this video.
Hi Sushant Shetty, so you're the one that watched till the end!! Thank you and I'm glad the lesson helped!!! All the best and hope 2021 will be a great guitar year for you!! bob
Wow you’re such a great teacher! I stopped playing guitar for years and I wasn’t feeling confident to start again because I was afraid of not making progress, so thank you for sharing this video. Your video was straight foreword and not difficult to follow through. I practiced for a couple hours, but in the end I got it and I feel more confident now to continue! I thought of writing this comment even if you don’t read it just know that I appreciate it.
Hi Suma, wow... thank you for the kind words and for taking the lesson here. This is lesson 1 of 12 lessons and hopefully you will keep going. Wishing you a great 2021 on your guitar!!
bob
thank you!
this is the best lesson I have ever had, you take your time to explain, good job, thanks
Hey Jim,
thank you for the kind words and glad to have you here. Hope you will continue with this series (11 more videos here) to learn fingerpicking. Let me know if you need any help!! bob
Hi Bob, do you have the names of a few tunes I could play at a family or campfire gathering, thanks
Bob Harris x
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You have no idea how much you’ve saved me. Thank you so much for this helpful video!! 💜
Hi Nonya, great to hear from you and very happy this lesson helped!! More vids with different chords in the series as we learn an easy song as well. All the best and happy pickin' !! bob
I bought a guitar due to COVID and knew NOTHING about it. It’s been a good 10 months now but I never could catch on to fingerpicking. Thank you soooooo much for this video because you went straight to explaining and you have t confused me ONCE
Hey Cenayah Bacome, thank you for taking the lesson here and glad it helped! Not so bad, right? I hope you keep going with this whole series too. It will definitely get you going with fingerpicking! Happy 2021- wishing you lots of good guitar!! bob
I'm 64. Just started learning.
Thank you for breaking the lessons down to simplify.
I just finished lesson 2. And I did it with alot of practice.
I'm proud of myself.
With your help I won't stop❤
Hi Janet, wow, where do these years go? I am 64 as well and it seems like just yesterday I was in my 50's...
I am proud of you too! You will see that as you go to each of the lessons, the amount of people drop off. So keep going as you are one of the few that are really making the progress.
Please let me know if you need any help and do keep me posted. I'm wishing you happy guitar!! bob
I'm so surprised to have heard from you
Thank you very much Bob. I'm so surprised that I'm actually looking forward to my sessions that I'm doing with my practicing I just made a cup of tea and I'm going to sit down and and do 20 minutes or so and I'm doing that twice a day just cuz I really like it
I'm also a nail biter but what's unbelievable is that I've let my finger picking fingers grow the nails of course!!
Hi @@janettremblay7410 , yes, I try my best to respond to everyone here. 😃
@@janettremblay7410 Hi Janet, ahh yes, some nice tea and the guitar... sounds perfect to me..
I tried growing my nails several times but for some reason, it sounded like I was scratching on the guitar instead of plucking a clean note. I even tried buffing and polishing my nails (that didn't help either). I'm certain your nails will sound better than mine!
This was my favorite lesson on youtube thus far. Sir, you made this easy! Thanks for allowing the practice time during the teaching. From one teacher to another, thank you
Thank you LaShari- it is very kind of you to say. We do a lot of play alongs on this channel !!!! All the best and thanks again!! bob
Thank you for being so thorough and patient!! This helped me so much :) I have been playing guitar for a few years but could never really nail the picking part. Thank you!!!
Hey 59mmich, great to hear from you and glad this lesson helped (not so bad right)... Happy pickin' and have a great guitar day!! bob
Due to Covid, my choices for learning to play guitar. Even though this is a video and not an actual hands on learning, it still tops most teachers out there. I'm only 5 minutes in and learned something new already that I can actually do. Not only that, but you keep it nice and simple, without going too fast or too slow. You sir just gained a new subscriber.
Hey 10Ditto10 Gaming , thank you so much for the kind words- I'm really glad that the lesson is helping you! More to go of course, as this is lesson 1 of 12 - we will also learn 3 more chords and a song along the way.. Hope you will keep going, I don't think the Covid is going to go away anytime soon so no rush. If you need any help, let me know..
All the best and wishing you a great year 2021 on your guitar!
bob
Wow…. I’ve been on so many (amazing) you tube channels to try to learn a finger pattern and YOU by FAR are the best instructor! I felt totally relaxed as you calmly, and slowly, patiently went over the rhythm. It was almost as if you were in the room with me, making sure I got it, before you moved on. New subscriber here. Thank you!!! I will practice this finger pattern. And I will check out your other videos.
Hi Jan, wow back to you....!! Thank you so much for the kind words and glad the lesson helped!! I hope you will feel the same about my other lessons in this series!! Please keep me posted with your progress, and if you need any help please don't hesitate..
Wishing you a happy guitar week and beyond!!
bob
Thank you so much!! This was my first finger-picking lesson I did it yesterday and I'm doing it again today probably the third time I've watched this video still trying to get it down but this helps to alternate from just learning chords all the time I'm enjoying this so much thank you again!! The pace that you go with the counting and everything is super helpful. God bless 🙏
HI Dawn of Light- thank you for taking the lesson here and yes, fingerstyle is great when just starting out because we don't need to make full chords. Full chords are necessary if you are going to strum but with fingerstyle, we can omit notes that are not part of the chord simply by not plucking them- quite an advantage. Hope you will continue with fingerpicking,!!! have a blessed day!! bob
Awesome! This is what I imagined the first lesson to be like and this made me even more motivated to play. Thank you for your time and this video!
Hi a land, great to hear from you and glad you found my channel- happy that the lesson helped!! all the best and thank you for the kind words!! bob
Started with electric and just got my first classical yesterday. I’m used to strumming and picking with a pick. Looking forward to this
Hi Eli P. Great to hear from you and I think since you already play these lessons are going to be no problem for you. I started with a pick as well and found that there's lots of great uses for the fingerstyle that you just can't do with a pick. Congrats on that new guitar!!
Wishing you a great weekend!
bob