Such a pleasure to have you, with your usual cheerfulness, patience and enthusiasm, continuing to give these lessons, during these tough times. Recently turned 70, just over a year in to learning guitar on my own, and this has been such a help. Am, finally, making real progress, despite frustrations (mainly fingers not doing what I want them to do), by sticking with practice, and not rushing things. We have time! Being a folk music fan who wants to play my favourites this finger style is important, and this lesson makes a great start as a solid basic foundation. With many thanks and much appreciation.
I'm 71 and have the same problem keith does. Wayward fingers but guess it's all down to practice and muscle memory. Problem is the old memory, brain and muscle ain't what it used to be but I'm not giving up. Also into folk/ country so enjoyed the fingerpicking introduction .
@@mnphilip Very difficult! Still not mastered. I know it's about practice and patience, developing muscles and memory, but my fingers don't want to get into the right shape on guitar to make barre chords work. Despite Justin's excellent lessons and advice. At the moment I use alternatives to barre chords, to keep enjoyment going, while making regular attempts to have another go at barre chords. Progress is slow, but as with other areas of playing, there is progress!
Justin has made his name in the history of guitar. And in teaching. He will raise an army of guitarists and musicians. I can't think of a bigger honor.
That you understand beginners far more than the vast majority of internet / YT teachers has never been exemplified better than in this video. I have been learning with you for a couple of years and couldn’t be happier with my progress. But recently I decided to go off piste and look at some ‘beginners’ finger-style videos on YT (because it had’t come up in your course yet). I found those videos very discouraging, and not just because they all feature good-looking French guys. Eg using obscure chords and difficult chord changes in the first ten minutes when I hadn’t even begun to get familiar with PIMA. So, I came home to you and I am happy again… You are the best (and yes, Tommy Emmanuel is the other best!)
yeah, he's a very good teacher. A good teacher knows how to teach to people who don't know how to do it! bad teachers usually don't know how to do that and are showing off part of the time
I've only been playing guitar for five months and my fingerstyle has actually surpassed my flat pick strumming because I'm doing way more of it. Another great video.
Been playing for over 35 years - self taught and by ear. This is simplest explanation and teaching of finger picking styles 6/8 4/4 I have come across - thank you
I totally get it now what he means by ''you kinda gotta feel it'' when he's talking about picking the strings. I spent a few hours on 'Romanza' and its a very basic fingerpicking pattern but in the beginning youre still very conscious about it especially when changing chords and things get mixed up. But there's this breakthrough that just happens out of nowhere where youre not picking the strings anymore and your fingers just kinda wave over the strings. There's no pressure anymore and it just waves over it with the softest touch. It's such an amazing feeling to have!
Many thanks for the super thanks and supporting the channel. It means a lot. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com
20 years ago, I attempted to learn to play guitar, but I gave up. I wish I had Justin as a teacher. Had I known these 'basics', I'd probably have been playing today. I'll definitely recommend beginner players watching this video.
tbh I think the littlefinger anchor thing probably just depends on your hand shape/ finger sizes. When I tried to "self teach" fingerstyle (bumbled my way through elliott smith guitarpro tabs)- I naturally/unconsciously did the little finger anchor, I actually assumed it was a bad thing since I figured more complicated fingerstyle songs would need the little finger to be ready to pluck strings - I just find it naturally comfortable and I don't think there's any technical advantage aside from it just being naturally comfortable for certain people.
LOL...Justin invented a new chord...the A minjor. lol Great lesson, Justin, for this 76 year old who's shied away from finger picking for the past few years while learning to play. Thank you SO much for this lesson!! Cheers, mate!! :)
I have only found your channel in the last few weeks and even your beginner info is great. Just watched this and enjoyed the way you explained and demonstrated. thanks
You are the best Justin, I played guitar when I was in high school but I quit after a few years, partly because my tutor wasn't as great as you are. I just bought a telecaster and giving a second try now in my late twenties. Fingerstyle is one of my favourite styles as I would love to emulate mark knopfler, so I'm really looking forward to continue with these type of lessons!
Warning about playing with fingernails: I come from playing classical (i.e. nylon strung) guitar where use of the nail is almost universal among concert players. However, "playing with nails" is almost a misnomer. It is really playing with a COMBINATION of nail and fingertip flesh. The nails should be kept short, projecting only 1 or 2 mm beyond the fingertip. The string contacts the flesh first and then slides off the nail as the finger plucks the string. If your nails are long and you only use them you will get a very hard, often tinny, sound. I've found that playing on steel strings a lot will thin the nail and it will eventually break. I don't have the thickest nails so YMMV. If you do use nails, they should be shaped so that the string can slide off smoothly without catching. This means NOT shaping them so they have a peak right in the middle and are tapered on either side. The most common shape is shortest on the side of the nail that first makes contact with the string (the left side of the nail for right handed players) and gradually shaped longer towards the other side. The shape may also need to vary from finger to finger depending on your particular hand position and finger shape. Experimenting with your particular situation is usually necessary.
I love your guitar teachings in general and in this tutorial I particularly smiled at the nail part. I know that I'm supposed to have long nails for classical guitar playing, but when I play the bass guitar, this doesn't work. So glad to have found a teacher who leaves it up to us!
Came here to to get away from my finger pain what a great way to give the left hand a bit of a break and still keep learning it sounds quite nice with that d chord and then open strings.
Sholom and peace for you Justin, you're among the people who makes the world like sweet home. I thank you so much. You are so great teacher, when you are showing the movement of your fingers you act like the students or you acts or assume in the place of a student or a learner. That is why I thank you. God bless you.
First time listened to one of your lessons. What a pleasure to find an instructor sooo easy to follow . Am hooked now. Been plonking about 3 years using thumb for every note. Def will now concentrate full finger style over winter. Many many thanks.
Justin I love your teaching. You make things so simple and easy. I have been playing guitar for long time but every time I see your tutorial I learn something new. Love you mate
Justin, thank you very much for all your lessons. Extremely helpful, and your gentle and friendly approach to teaching always makes me feel good and understood. I learn guitar on RUclips, and you are my number one pick amongst all guitar teachers here. Absolute legend, the amount of content you produced over the years is truly impressive. Great website too! Feeling lucky and grateful to have access to this quality stuff online. Keep up the great work mate, and thanks again!
Thanks, Justin for your awesome and FREE tutorials! I learned whatever I know today from them. I am beginning to learn fingerstyle now and had a question. I wish to play songs with the ability to switch between pick-strumming and fingerstyle and I don't want to rely on some less-common things like a thumb pick, since it may not be available everywhere (in that moment). 2 main recommendations I've come across while researching are: 1. Using thumb + 1st finger with the pick for the 3 bass strings and fingers 2,3,4 for the last 3 strings. 2. Holding pick between finger 1 & 2 and learn to switch back and forth (as in Rhett Shull's Fingerpicking tips on youtube. I'm not allowed to post links here it seems) It would be helpful if you or anyone experienced in the community could recommend which way to practice.
I’m a beginner, your short video is the best explanation on finger style basics and how it relates to each major chord. You have a new subscriber hope to learn more.
@@justinguitar hi Justin I'm going to try this finger picking I seem to struggle everyday I'm more on the rhythm on accoustic guitar I'm going to try every body Hurts
I started fingerstyle trying to anchor my little finger but found it really tense and awkward, so started playing without the anchor and eventually made some progress. Tonight for some reason when back to trying anchoring and for some reason it felt much more comfortable than before. Townes van Zandt here we come!
Hi Justin I have seen buskers play melody in and around chords, with the guitar it seems we are play chords or playing lead. Do you have any lesson on this. Hope l have made myself clear. Love finger picking lesson. Thanks Phil 😃
Great tutorial 😍😍😍 This is actually the first finger picking guitar pattern that I learned via your videos 👍🤗👍 I do it with my nails cut short and I just love its sound Your an awesome teacher, thank you 😍😍😍
Awesome videos and they were highly recommended. I have never played guitar but I want to learn. I'm musically inclined and have played Sax and the harmonica, but I want to get into guitar so I can sing as well. Mostly for campfire jamming with my kids. When I think about learning guitar, I think about the scene from August Rush where he plays a percussive fingerstyle tune and that's how I see the outcome of learning guitar. However, idk where to start. Do I need to start with regular pick style or can I learn using finger style from the beginning and add percussion once I get a handle on it? Do you have a thread on fingerstyle for beginners that would start me from the very basics?
I’m so glad you’re doing finger picking!! I bought a guitar to learn how to play my favorite songs, and nearly every song is a finger song!!! Auggggh Syd Matters, Daughter, Leonard Cohen... they’re all finger picking songs 🤦🏻♀️
Great Lesson Justin as always. I too can't use an achor, the poblem i have is if i anchor my pinkie on the pickguard i literally cannot move my ring finger properly its diabolical.
Question: Started playing at 55ish been a year, thanks for your help. When plucking do you have to pluck all the strings that your fingers are supressing on a fret? Is the base string the primary that you absolutely must pluck?
Sometimes you hold a full chord shape yet only pick some of the strings of that chord. It is simply good practice to form the chord anyway. Other times only a partu=ial chord needs to be fretted. Check the website fingerstyle lessons for more. www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/introduction-to-fingerstyle-guitar-bg-1105 and www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/4-4-fingerstyle-patterns-bg-1904 and www.justinguitar.com/modules/technique-fingerstyle and www.justinguitar.com/modules/folk-fingerstyle Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com
Thank you for sharing. Appreciated. Yes lots of practice and be patient. Fingerstyles are my favorite style its so beautiful sounds and relax. I have been practicing it. First thing for me is to get to know better about my guitar and feel them each sounds until i get used my hands and fingers get used to it .then worry about chord changes.
Very useful video thank you for the info about playing the bass note based on the name of the chord. Any idea how to simply play F and B chords instead of substitute them?
Super helpful. I've really managed to improve my fingerstyle by picking up a ukulele, however moving back to guitar I wasn't sure what to pick with my thumb with which chords.
Thanks for a great, straightforward lesson. Fingerpicking always seemed like this out of reach, almost mystical practice. Learning the basics here has put it within reach....at last!
Dose it really matter where you place you pinky finger as an anchor? I find it works well if I rest it on the bottom of my middle pick up on my electric.
Hi Justin ! I am a fan of yours !! I love watching your videos. I kept pushing myself to be really good in playing the guitar. I have learnt a lot... and continues to learn. Thank you ...
Been trying to learn guitar now for some time and I'm into trying to finger pick a song. I have no trouble reading tabs and I can play the song pretty well now. But what I find so difficult, in all fingerpicking songs for that matter, is to play in time to it when its a bit more advanced. Been looking through youtube to try to find some tips for this but no luck yet. Great videos though Justin, you should make one about keeping time in advanced fingerpicking :)
Waiting for myself to improve! But my guitar strings just broke because I tune it hehe and what I got from tuning is broken strings. Btw thank you for the tutorials it helps me a lot💓
Justin introduces fingerstyle in Module 11. www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/finger-style-first-steps-bg-1105 Where are you currently at? Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum
Come to think of it, a G chord in this pattern is really a Gno5; you've got 3 strings on G and one on B. Still functions as a G, though. Or, if you do your "big G" chord with the 3rd fret of the B string, you lose your only B and get a G power chord.
Nice video. May I refer you to one of the greatest electric guitarists in modern times, Mark Knopfler of "Dire Straits." He uses finger-style. (Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms, Sultans of Swing, just to mention a few great songs).
Appreciating your comments about playing in different places along the strings for tonal variety. I've been developing this skill since I'm mostly using my Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC these days (weren't these originally intended for beginners and students anyway?). Who needs a neck pickup? 😂And of course as you say, the technique sits very nicely on an electric guitar. One day I'll get an acoustic guitar. One day.
I got a pretty nice one at a pawn shop for $80. It was nearly brand-new. Sure it only sold for 120 we're so brand new. But it's a great backup guitar to have on hand to take with me.
I am a bit confused. Believe to have acquired sort of finger independency and this did take me a lot of time. But now the thumb is going to the right base note automatically. These days I have seen a number of different ways to do this. Refer to Andy guitar and he plays a whole scale with the left hand. This is too much for me, also Travispicking I do not want to learn anymore because of age. No I was listening attentively to your video. Assumed to hold a chord steady and cascading up und down the way you did. Have started to continue with fingerpicking severeral times, using the assignment of the 3 fingers, but when not feeling happy given up again. Do not like the pinching of several strings very much, but this came also. What do you think would be the way I should follow to go on and really make progress in my situation. Hope I have described properly. Thank you.
Such a pleasure to have you, with your usual cheerfulness, patience and enthusiasm, continuing to give these lessons, during these tough times. Recently turned 70, just over a year in to learning guitar on my own, and this has been such a help. Am, finally, making real progress, despite frustrations (mainly fingers not doing what I want them to do), by sticking with practice, and not rushing things. We have time! Being a folk music fan who wants to play my favourites this finger style is important, and this lesson makes a great start as a solid basic foundation. With many thanks and much appreciation.
How did you manage barre chords
Nice one man, just started at 72years Young lol, Justin is the man especially for us slightly older players, subscribed.
Quite agree, Justin is a great teacher. I'm 74 and making slow steady progress by following this great course!🤗 Thank you!👍
I'm 71 and have the same problem keith does. Wayward fingers but guess it's all down to practice and muscle memory. Problem is the old memory, brain and muscle ain't what it used to be but I'm not giving up.
Also into folk/ country so enjoyed the fingerpicking introduction .
@@mnphilip Very difficult! Still not mastered. I know it's about practice and patience, developing muscles and memory, but my fingers don't want to get into the right shape on guitar to make barre chords work. Despite Justin's excellent lessons and advice. At the moment I use alternatives to barre chords, to keep enjoyment going, while making regular attempts to have another go at barre chords. Progress is slow, but as with other areas of playing, there is progress!
Anyone else just zone out and an hour goes by in a blink of an eye when playing guitar?
yeah fingerstyle can be kind of hypnotic!
Hell yeah and I’m only 2 months in to learning. Best purchase I’ve ever made
All the time and if I'm listening to Justin at the same time even more time flies by.
It happens whenever you're doing something you love! 😉
Not so much now that I'm rebuilding my house. But can't wait to get back that feeling.
Justin has made his name in the history of guitar. And in teaching.
He will raise an army of guitarists and musicians. I can't think of a bigger honor.
That you understand beginners far more than the vast majority of internet / YT teachers has never been exemplified better than in this video. I have been learning with you for a couple of years and couldn’t be happier with my progress. But recently I decided to go off piste and look at some ‘beginners’ finger-style videos on YT (because it had’t come up in your course yet). I found those videos very discouraging, and not just because they all feature good-looking French guys. Eg using obscure chords and difficult chord changes in the first ten minutes when I hadn’t even begun to get familiar with PIMA. So, I came home to you and I am happy again… You are the best (and yes, Tommy Emmanuel is the other best!)
yeah, he's a very good teacher. A good teacher knows how to teach to people who don't know how to do it! bad teachers usually don't know how to do that and are showing off part of the time
I've only been playing guitar for five months and my fingerstyle has actually surpassed my flat pick strumming because I'm doing way more of it. Another great video.
Love the Travis picking style.
Been playing for over 35 years - self taught and by ear. This is simplest explanation and teaching of finger picking styles 6/8 4/4 I have come across - thank you
I totally get it now what he means by ''you kinda gotta feel it'' when he's talking about picking the strings.
I spent a few hours on 'Romanza' and its a very basic fingerpicking pattern but in the beginning youre still very conscious about it especially when changing chords and things get mixed up. But there's this breakthrough that just happens out of nowhere where youre not picking the strings anymore and your fingers just kinda wave over the strings. There's no pressure anymore and it just waves over it with the softest touch. It's such an amazing feeling to have!
Thanks!
Many thanks for the super thanks and supporting the channel. It means a lot. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com
20 years ago, I attempted to learn to play guitar, but I gave up.
I wish I had Justin as a teacher. Had I known these 'basics', I'd probably have been playing today. I'll definitely recommend beginner players watching this video.
tbh I think the littlefinger anchor thing probably just depends on your hand shape/ finger sizes. When I tried to "self teach" fingerstyle (bumbled my way through elliott smith guitarpro tabs)- I naturally/unconsciously did the little finger anchor, I actually assumed it was a bad thing since I figured more complicated fingerstyle songs would need the little finger to be ready to pluck strings - I just find it naturally comfortable and I don't think there's any technical advantage aside from it just being naturally comfortable for certain people.
this guy is fantastic, calm and easy to listen to..
LOL...Justin invented a new chord...the A minjor. lol Great lesson, Justin, for this 76 year old who's shied away from finger picking for the past few years while learning to play. Thank you SO much for this lesson!! Cheers, mate!! :)
I have only found your channel in the last few weeks and even your beginner info is great. Just watched this and enjoyed the way you explained and demonstrated. thanks
You are the best Justin, I played guitar when I was in high school but I quit after a few years, partly because my tutor wasn't as great as you are. I just bought a telecaster and giving a second try now in my late twenties.
Fingerstyle is one of my favourite styles as I would love to emulate mark knopfler, so I'm really looking forward to continue with these type of lessons!
Warning about playing with fingernails: I come from playing classical (i.e. nylon strung) guitar where use of the nail is almost universal among concert players. However, "playing with nails" is almost a misnomer. It is really playing with a COMBINATION of nail and fingertip flesh. The nails should be kept short, projecting only 1 or 2 mm beyond the fingertip. The string contacts the flesh first and then slides off the nail as the finger plucks the string. If your nails are long and you only use them you will get a very hard, often tinny, sound. I've found that playing on steel strings a lot will thin the nail and it will eventually break. I don't have the thickest nails so YMMV. If you do use nails, they should be shaped so that the string can slide off smoothly without catching. This means NOT shaping them so they have a peak right in the middle and are tapered on either side. The most common shape is shortest on the side of the nail that first makes contact with the string (the left side of the nail for right handed players) and gradually shaped longer towards the other side. The shape may also need to vary from finger to finger depending on your particular hand position and finger shape. Experimenting with your particular situation is usually necessary.
I love your guitar teachings in general and in this tutorial I particularly smiled at the nail part. I know that I'm supposed to have long nails for classical guitar playing, but when I play the bass guitar, this doesn't work. So glad to have found a teacher who leaves it up to us!
Came here to to get away from my finger pain what a great way to give the left hand a bit of a break and still keep learning
it sounds quite nice with that d chord and then open strings.
I've spend like 30minutes looking for the right fingerstyling lessons..am glad I found you. 🤗
Sholom and peace for you Justin, you're among the people who makes the world like sweet home. I thank you so much. You are so great teacher, when you are showing the movement of your fingers you act like the students or you acts or assume in the place of a student or a learner. That is why I thank you. God bless you.
First time listened to one of your lessons. What a pleasure to find an instructor sooo easy to follow . Am hooked now. Been plonking about 3 years using thumb for every note. Def will now concentrate full finger style over winter. Many many thanks.
I dunno why I like Papa Smurf in the background for lessons, but I def need him there. Thanks Justin!
100% agree
He helps keep things on track! :)
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Thanks for your devotion to teaching the basics. These small, easy lessons are such a sweetspot in a busy weekday.
Justin I love your teaching. You make things so simple and easy. I have been playing guitar for long time but every time I see your tutorial I learn something new. Love you mate
Great advice for beginners! You're becoming one of my favorites RUclips guitar teachers! Thanks for sharing! 👍🙂❤
Justin, thank you very much for all your lessons. Extremely helpful, and your gentle and friendly approach to teaching always makes me feel good and understood. I learn guitar on RUclips, and you are my number one pick amongst all guitar teachers here. Absolute legend, the amount of content you produced over the years is truly impressive. Great website too! Feeling lucky and grateful to have access to this quality stuff online. Keep up the great work mate, and thanks again!
Thanks Justin I'm 5 years into my guitar playing and just now getting curious about finger picking
I've seen your Hallelujah tutorial and this is exactly the picking pattern I've changed to :)
That basic up and down cycle, the arpeggio, is how Oh Holy Night starts. So I hear Jason play that and think of a snowy Christmas Eve.
Thanks, Justin.
This is such a warm presentation as always.
I gained.
I just had three major questions I had answered. This after the guitar teacher didn’t seem important to teach me. Thanks!
Thanks, Justin for your awesome and FREE tutorials! I learned whatever I know today from them. I am beginning to learn fingerstyle now and had a question. I wish to play songs with the ability to switch between pick-strumming and fingerstyle and I don't want to rely on some less-common things like a thumb pick, since it may not be available everywhere (in that moment). 2 main recommendations I've come across while researching are:
1. Using thumb + 1st finger with the pick for the 3 bass strings and fingers 2,3,4 for the last 3 strings.
2. Holding pick between finger 1 & 2 and learn to switch back and forth (as in Rhett Shull's Fingerpicking tips on youtube. I'm not allowed to post links here it seems)
It would be helpful if you or anyone experienced in the community could recommend which way to practice.
You have no idea how excited I am about the upcoming fingerstyle module. Legit hero.
Very good lesson. Superbly explained and demonstrated.
I’m a beginner, your short video is the best explanation on finger style basics and how it relates to each major chord. You have a new subscriber hope to learn more.
What a great teacher for someone like me...just a beginner
The best beginner's fingerstyle lesson by far on youtube, thanks, Justin.
Hey Justin. When I have calluses snagging the strings, I use a nail file to smooth them out. You keep the callus but, they don’t snag the strings.
Justin you are a legend & I’d bet my bottom dollar your efforts will live on as long as time goes , thank you so much .🎸💯
Thanks Trent :)
@@justinguitar hi Justin I'm going to try this finger picking I seem to struggle everyday I'm more on the rhythm on accoustic guitar I'm going to try every body Hurts
I started fingerstyle trying to anchor my little finger but found it really tense and awkward, so started playing without the anchor and eventually made some progress. Tonight for some reason when back to trying anchoring and for some reason it felt much more comfortable than before. Townes van Zandt here we come!
Great lesson. Nice and relaxed. I’m off in the morning to buy your beginners song book. 👍
These videos are so amazing and informative!!! Very user friendly, thank you!!!
Ever since I've been learning from Justin's courses, my technique has improved drastically! He is so thorough! Love him!
8:54 - the intro to Love in Vain by the Stones, no? Love it.
Hi Justin
I have seen buskers play melody in and around chords, with the guitar it seems we are play chords or playing lead. Do you have any lesson on this.
Hope l have made myself clear. Love finger picking lesson.
Thanks Phil 😃
Great tutorial 😍😍😍
This is actually the first finger picking guitar pattern that I learned via your videos 👍🤗👍
I do it with my nails cut short and I just love its sound
Your an awesome teacher, thank you 😍😍😍
Once again, awesome lesson. Thanks!!
How's the video uploaded 2 mins ago but your comment is 1 month old??
Hey Justin,
I can't wait to get started with the fingerstyle module, but when will it be released?
As usual, your charm and cheerfulness make you a pleasure to watch.
Greatest tutorial! Thank you!
Justin, you're a brilliant teacher... you make a student feel so very relaxed.
Thank you! You are a wonderful teacher. Very easy for myself as a beginner to follow.
Awesome videos and they were highly recommended. I have never played guitar but I want to learn. I'm musically inclined and have played Sax and the harmonica, but I want to get into guitar so I can sing as well. Mostly for campfire jamming with my kids. When I think about learning guitar, I think about the scene from August Rush where he plays a percussive fingerstyle tune and that's how I see the outcome of learning guitar. However, idk where to start. Do I need to start with regular pick style or can I learn using finger style from the beginning and add percussion once I get a handle on it? Do you have a thread on fingerstyle for beginners that would start me from the very basics?
Another brilliant lesson , clear concise and makes me feel I can do it, thanks sincerly Justin. 👍
Thanks John!
I’m so glad you’re doing finger picking!! I bought a guitar to learn how to play my favorite songs, and nearly every song is a finger song!!! Auggggh Syd Matters, Daughter, Leonard Cohen... they’re all finger picking songs 🤦🏻♀️
Another great lesson from our Justin!
I like you have a short little finger which makes it feel cramped so I just persevere without anchoring. So far so good 👍
Great Lesson Justin as always. I too can't use an achor, the poblem i have is if i anchor my pinkie on the pickguard i literally cannot move my ring finger properly its diabolical.
Good stuff here. Honest basic instruction. Thanks.🤠
Question: Started playing at 55ish been a year, thanks for your help. When plucking do you have to pluck all the strings that your fingers are supressing on a fret? Is the base string the primary that you absolutely must pluck?
Sometimes you hold a full chord shape yet only pick some of the strings of that chord. It is simply good practice to form the chord anyway. Other times only a partu=ial chord needs to be fretted. Check the website fingerstyle lessons for more. www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/introduction-to-fingerstyle-guitar-bg-1105 and www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/4-4-fingerstyle-patterns-bg-1904 and www.justinguitar.com/modules/technique-fingerstyle and www.justinguitar.com/modules/folk-fingerstyle Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com
Justin, thank you so much for sharing your talent and lessons, you’re a inspiration with your great personality.
Thank you for sharing. Appreciated. Yes lots of practice and be patient. Fingerstyles are my favorite style its so beautiful sounds and relax. I have been practicing it. First thing for me is to get to know better about my guitar and feel them each sounds until i get used my hands and fingers get used to it .then worry about chord changes.
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Very useful video thank you for the info about playing the bass note based on the name of the chord. Any idea how to simply play F and B chords instead of substitute them?
Do have a video of where to place fingers on fret board for finger style?
Super helpful. I've really managed to improve my fingerstyle by picking up a ukulele, however moving back to guitar I wasn't sure what to pick with my thumb with which chords.
He’s got to be one of the best teachers out there.
Thanks for a great, straightforward lesson. Fingerpicking always seemed like this out of reach, almost mystical practice. Learning the basics here has put it within reach....at last!
Justin how about :
6 and 1 together then 3,2,3
5 and 1 together then 3,2,3
4 and 1 together then 3,2,3
Is these OK?
Dose it really matter where you place you pinky finger as an anchor? I find it works well if I rest it on the bottom of my middle pick up on my electric.
Great video Justin! Have you thought about making beginners' videos about classical guitar? Anyway, great class and great tips.
Thank you . Got your shirt 👕 🎸👍😁
Hi Justin ! I am a fan of yours !! I love watching your videos. I kept pushing myself to be really good in playing the guitar. I have learnt a lot... and continues to learn. Thank you ...
Great demo of 3/4 or 6/8 time, what if the piece is in 4/4? That will require a different rhythm.
Thanks for some of the best lessons out there!
Been trying to learn guitar now for some time and I'm into trying to finger pick a song. I have no trouble reading tabs and I can play the song pretty well now. But what I find so difficult, in all fingerpicking songs for that matter, is to play in time to it when its a bit more advanced. Been looking through youtube to try to find some tips for this but no luck yet. Great videos though Justin, you should make one about keeping time in advanced fingerpicking :)
Hi Justin! What chords are you plying after the d major at the beginning of the above video?
Without guitar in hand I think it is: D, Cadd9, G/B, G
Cheers 😊
| Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher
@@justinguitar Many thanks Justin
Hi Justin what is the the best finger picking style for slide on either on electric guitars or eletro accostic or accostic guitars
Waiting for myself to improve! But my guitar strings just broke because I tune it hehe and what I got from tuning is broken strings. Btw thank you for the tutorials it helps me a lot💓
I'm getting hooked on learning to pick. I find it more easier to anchor down. Learned from Tommy Emmanuel.
I'm only 5 months in. Do you think it's too soon to start learning finger style? I strum with my index finger. Never could adjust to using a pick.
Justin introduces fingerstyle in Module 11. www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/finger-style-first-steps-bg-1105
Where are you currently at?
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You're a hero Justin
Thank you, Jusitin, this lesson was just another "Click" for me!
The calluses on my fingers become rough and snags on the strings. I use a course fingernail file to smoothen the tips on my fingers.
Great intro for my finger picking, beginner I am!
God bless you my dear teacher
Can you practice finger picking and pick at the same time. I'm trying finger picking and pick but just learning both and chords as well
Good lesson Justin. Thank you.
Very good basics. thank you!
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Searching for some good finger picking videos and I came across Justin once again. Search terminated and ready to learn .
Hey Justin! I have a question. What camera are you using to film your videos, and what mic are you using?
Loved it brother.. waiting for next
Come to think of it, a G chord in this pattern is really a Gno5; you've got 3 strings on G and one on B. Still functions as a G, though. Or, if you do your "big G" chord with the 3rd fret of the B string, you lose your only B and get a G power chord.
Thanks 😊
E-guitar played with just the fingers? Check out Jarred James Nichols. Not exactly classic finger style. But what a sound from a simple rig.
And he plays epiphone!!!
What about finger picks like when playing the banjo?
For finger style do you suggest a nylon string guitar or steel strings ?
It depends on which style you want to play! Some people find easier to learn on a nylon string guitar.
Nice video. May I refer you to one of the greatest electric guitarists in modern times, Mark Knopfler of "Dire Straits." He uses finger-style. (Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms, Sultans of Swing, just to mention a few great songs).
Great video thx !
Appreciating your comments about playing in different places along the strings for tonal variety. I've been developing this skill since I'm mostly using my Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC these days (weren't these originally intended for beginners and students anyway?). Who needs a neck pickup? 😂And of course as you say, the technique sits very nicely on an electric guitar. One day I'll get an acoustic guitar. One day.
I got a pretty nice one at a pawn shop for $80. It was nearly brand-new. Sure it only sold for 120 we're so brand new. But it's a great backup guitar to have on hand to take with me.
I am a bit confused. Believe to have acquired sort of finger independency and this did take me a lot of time. But now the thumb is going to the right base note automatically. These days I have seen a number of different ways to do this. Refer to Andy guitar
and he plays a whole scale with the left hand. This is too much for me, also Travispicking I do not want to learn anymore because of age. No I was listening attentively to your video. Assumed to hold a chord steady and cascading up und down the
way you did. Have started to continue with fingerpicking severeral times, using the assignment of the 3 fingers, but when not feeling happy given up again. Do not like the pinching of several strings very much, but this came also. What do you think would
be the way I should follow to go on and really make progress in my situation. Hope I have described properly. Thank you.
Omg thank you for this
John Mayer plays fingerstyle on electric all the time