Steve Allen To solo you have to play the notes in the key you are soloing in. For beginners look up the minor pentatonic scale. Once you memorized the first shape you can solo in it.
Thank you, Tony! This is a great Exercise. I bought my first guitar at 52 years old. I Tweeted the GREAT Nile Rodgers & asked him how to learn to play guitar. He Replied: " Pick one up & start playing it." i play it every day, even if it's just a few riffs. Hopefully, I'll get good enough to play onstage one day.
I just found you. A week or so ago. I am a older guy who has dabbled with the guitar for more than 5 decades. Working construction for 4 decades didn’t help. Tendinitis in my arms caused me to have to put down the guitar for a long time. I am looking forward to learning like never before. Finger picking is something that has always appealed to me. I have to overcome arthritis but so it will take me awhile. Thanks for being here.
This has helped me greatly. I played guitar in the 80’s and have had a stroke since. I recently started to play again and this has helped my left hand (fretting) a lot . Thank you!
Cool exercise. I used to do these when i was into fast shredding (still am). I would add that when you get to the 12th fret, do the same excerise but start with your pinky and work your way back to the 1th fret.
I’ve been playing for 25 years and love this. I never focused on lead - I became addicted to Dave Matthew’s early on and have been stuck since. Considering this exercise is pretty similar to a couple of his songs (seriously), I have no trouble with the left hand. Where I’m struggling so far is not cheating on the up-stroke, down-stroke pattern. I do what I feel is easiest instead of sticking strictly to up down up down…. But here’s to breaking bad/limiting habits! Thank you for this!!
Love all the little exercises to keep the fingers limber. I hadn't pick up a guitar in some time, not that I'm any good, but I try. I took the exercise from bottom of the neck up. It helped stretch the fingers just a bit each pass. That you.
This made me realize my up-picking while ascending is horrendous compared to while descending. I can do it ok when going from B to E string but going from the B to the G and the upstrokes falter. Great exercise
My son brought me an idea for an exercise by singing his favourite song he learned in preliminary school. It goes like this: I-I-V;I-I-V;I-I-V-V-VI-V-II. These are intervals I play for any root note on the high GBE strings with my pointing, third and pinky fingers. This exercise has a melody in it, so it’s pleasing to my sons ears. :-)
With a million+ guitar channels, " it's refreshing to hear and see a true genius on the guitar put together a workable, learnable program of discovery, skill and development for both beginner and advanced guitar players!" Many thx Mr. Annihilator! lol You are the best man!!! Jackie
I used to play hockey, and everyone hated so called “skating drills” (goal line-red line-blue line-blue line-red line-goal line😩) “grumble, grumble”🤣. But they were the BEST THING for us.👍 This is the exact same thing. - Only, it is FUN!👍🥳👊. Great exercise!👍. Thanks a lot!👍👊
For the past two years, I've not been playing guitar as much and so I sought out a nice little exercise to get me back in shape. Tried this video out this evening and I've lucked out - it's a terrific exercise. I appreciate the pacing of the lesson: worked well for me. Now I've this cool little thing to practice. Thank you.
Um, sry to disappoint, but this exercise already had a name... it's called the spider exercise. Been doing this for a couple years now, helps a LOT. glad someone is trying to make it more "mainstream"
I've been doing this exercise every day for the past month, and have seen some huge improvements! I used to have a ton of trouble playing snow by the RHCP, but now it just falling into place effortlessly. Thanks for another great video!
Great lesson, very challenging,! Which is good, it definitely helps in focusing on the right strings and the strum up & down makes it kind of awkward for me, 😂
Second video I've watched from you Tony, really good helpful stuff. You may want to add a 'pre-first' step and suggest they / we pick up a bottle of Jack... we'll need it after we do this exercise up and down the neck lol! 🤣🤙
I'll try this. My issue has always been I can do a run from the 6th string down to the 1st but trying to do the same run in the opposite direction I definitely am much slower. I shake my head every time and say, "what's up with that!" lol
Im trying to learn guitar on my own and this helped me A LOT
And don't forget to say the names of the notes as you go, for total fretboard mastery. >:)
I’m new at least to learning all the notes. Once you know the notes how do you use this in you solo or guitar playing? Thanks
@@steveallen2105 same, i wann know too
Steve Allen To solo you have to play the notes in the key you are soloing in. For beginners look up the minor pentatonic scale. Once you memorized the first shape you can solo in it.
Thanks for the reminder!
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Thank you, Tony! This is a great Exercise. I bought my first guitar at 52 years old. I Tweeted the GREAT Nile Rodgers & asked him how to learn to play guitar. He Replied: " Pick one up & start playing it." i play it every day, even if it's just a few riffs. Hopefully, I'll get good enough to play onstage one day.
Man, my dad is around your age and I wish I can convince him to pick up a guitar (or any instruments, for that matter) again lol
I just found you. A week or so ago. I am a older guy who has dabbled with the guitar for more than 5 decades. Working construction for 4 decades didn’t help. Tendinitis in my arms caused me to have to put down the guitar for a long time. I am looking forward to learning like never before. Finger picking is something that has always appealed to me. I have to overcome arthritis but so it will take me awhile. Thanks for being here.
This has helped me greatly. I played guitar in the 80’s and have had a stroke since. I recently started to play again and this has helped my left hand (fretting) a lot . Thank you!
Glad you’re still playing!!
@@Keely_69 thank you Keely, I’m trying 😎
You’re a cool guy, like it!
Cool exercise. I used to do these when i was into fast shredding (still am). I would add that when you get to the 12th fret, do the same excerise but start with your pinky and work your way back to the 1th fret.
I’ve been playing for 25 years and love this. I never focused on lead - I became addicted to Dave Matthew’s early on and have been stuck since. Considering this exercise is pretty similar to a couple of his songs (seriously), I have no trouble with the left hand. Where I’m struggling so far is not cheating on the up-stroke, down-stroke pattern. I do what I feel is easiest instead of sticking strictly to up down up down…. But here’s to breaking bad/limiting habits! Thank you for this!!
Will add it to my daily. Thanks.
Love all the little exercises to keep the fingers limber. I hadn't pick up a guitar in some time, not that I'm any good, but I try. I took the exercise from bottom of the neck up. It helped stretch the fingers just a bit each pass. That you.
Thank you so much. Fantastic exercise.
Thank you this is very helpful 👍
This made me realize my up-picking while ascending is horrendous compared to while descending. I can do it ok when going from B to E string but going from the B to the G and the upstrokes falter. Great exercise
My son brought me an idea for an exercise by singing his favourite song he learned in preliminary school. It goes like this: I-I-V;I-I-V;I-I-V-V-VI-V-II. These are intervals I play for any root note on the high GBE strings with my pointing, third and pinky fingers. This exercise has a melody in it, so it’s pleasing to my sons ears. :-)
What the hell?! I just put my guitar down because of the same problem and BAM! You upload a video on it. Crazy!😨
And then flip the guitar and do the same with your right hand! Feels good! :)
Thanks for the exercise! Good stuff!
You're a fantastic instructor and remind me of an old friend. Thanks for what you're doing for us!
With a million+ guitar channels, " it's refreshing to hear and see a true genius on the guitar put together a workable, learnable program of discovery, skill and development for both beginner and advanced guitar players!" Many thx Mr. Annihilator! lol You are the best man!!! Jackie
I'm getting the hang of it and it's my first time trying this exercise. I'm going to put this into my routine. Thanks for this!
- Cheers!
Great exercise. Thanks
Another fun variant i was trying is to leave a gap of 1 or more strings. Ex play it on the G/ high E then D/B etc
I was always taught to down stroke when switching string so this will help me to do both and rewire my brain
Fantastic exercise for all..👍👍
This is my new daily go-to warm up exercise. Thanks for the great lesson.
What are some more great warmup exercises?, I would love to know
Excellent. I bought this guitar because of your review and can honestly say I love it. Amazing sound and playability!
I used to play hockey, and everyone hated so called “skating drills” (goal line-red line-blue line-blue line-red line-goal line😩) “grumble, grumble”🤣. But they were the BEST THING for us.👍 This is the exact same thing. - Only, it is FUN!👍🥳👊. Great exercise!👍. Thanks a lot!👍👊
For the past two years, I've not been playing guitar as much and so I sought out a nice little exercise to get me back in shape. Tried this video out this evening and I've lucked out - it's a terrific exercise. I appreciate the pacing of the lesson: worked well for me. Now I've this cool little thing to practice. Thank you.
Thanks Tony. Always learn from you
Nicely done... so easy to understand, now just got to getter done....
Thanks Tony!
Thanks for easy to follow and effective exercise.
Thanks I'm just starting and this is gonna help a lot
Omg I haven’t play since 20 years ago, this is actually helped me a lot, YOU ARE THE BEST! I was even looking in Spanish but this is my guy 👆🏻🤟🏻
Annoying and excellent exercise! Thank you Tony. 🙏⭐️
Thanks a bunch, I will practice this everyday
Awesome Exercise! Happy Holidays!
Plzz share heart beat exercise plz
Thanks man. I haven't even tried the excersize yet, but I already see why it works.
Great teaching! Simple, not intimidating!
Great Exercise! Thank you Tony and Merry Christmas. Love your teaching method! Am a member!
It's like a diminished Jam!
Very thankyou.
He had me at Annihilator
Thanks for the ahnillater!
Great video, thanks!
Thanks bro that helps a lot
GRACIAS MY AMIGO THAT IS THE BEST EXERCISE I EVER PRACTICED!
I'm familiar with the 1/2 of that exercise but not the other 1/2. That's awesome!
Thank you for this amazing video
I skip one or many strings while changing frets. Makes it even more challenging.
This is fantastic! I’ll learn this 👌 thank you 🙏
wow!! That's really helpful exercise. Thanks to "Acoustic life".
Loved it bro.. Your lesson made practice so easy..
In addition to 1234 you can also try 4321 with the same patterns.
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Great exercise. I practice everyday it help a lot. thank you so much.
Um, sry to disappoint, but this exercise already had a name... it's called the spider exercise. Been doing this for a couple years now, helps a LOT. glad someone is trying to make it more "mainstream"
thank you so much sir!
it is greaat
thank you so much, this helped me out a ton!!
I agree.my two hands are never on the same page... Like me and my girlfriend
Damn Hot Chick this exercise will help you with both issues. you can use this fingering technique on your guitar and girlfriend.
@ghan tauke This guy right here
Thanks Tony! About to Annihilate this drill 👊
Great exercise, Tony
! Thank you very much for this!!!
Thank you.
I've been doing this exercise every day for the past month, and have seen some huge improvements! I used to have a ton of trouble playing snow by the RHCP, but now it just falling into place effortlessly. Thanks for another great video!
Wowoow Nice to play
Thanks, Tony - great exercise!
Great video like always, much love from USA!!
Very good exercise. Thank you for the tutorial !!
One of the great exercise, well done sir
Thanks for the Exercise
Loved the video . I always warm up wit a finger exercise can't stress the importance enough thanks 00015
Yes sir, it helped me a tonne!
5:53 really feels like a horror movie
Great exercise, thank you Tony
Thank you sir😃😃😃
Hi, like a lot of beginners this as helped greatly, thanks a lot
Than you sir.
thanks!
Thank you
nice exercise :)
Love That Alf in the backround haha
Tony!!! Great lesson man. I’ve been working on some videos with similar patterns/exercises for my students. Thanks for posting this. 🙏🙏
Thanks for the lesson. very helpful and easy :)
Simple yet so hard at first! Love it! Great lesson!
very usefull, thanks. i did this before but NOT the other way round, but THATS THE CLOU:
Nice!!!
Nice Santa Cruz guitar and t-shirt.
Great lesson, very challenging,! Which is good, it definitely helps in focusing on the right strings and the strum up & down makes it kind of awkward for me, 😂
Great exercise
Thanks! I’m getting the hang of it better 😀 yes it’s helpful but I just need to build some calluses
there's so many things done right in this video! great tutorial man!
Second video I've watched from you Tony, really good helpful stuff. You may want to add a 'pre-first' step and suggest they / we pick up a bottle of Jack... we'll need it after we do this exercise up and down the neck lol! 🤣🤙
This is great!
Great lesson.
Awesome. FROM KENYA
wow.. just wow..
Really it is very helpful
this is so helpful, thank you!
Nice tattoo buddy ,and thanks for the exercise
Really good 👍
I'll try this. My issue has always been I can do a run from the 6th string down to the 1st but trying to do the same run in the opposite direction I definitely am much slower. I shake my head every time and say, "what's up with that!" lol
Super insights