52 and been playing since my teens. Still forget everything i know the second someone says "play a song". But of course i play like clapton when no ones around.
Man... I thought I was the only one. Lol... Good to know I'm not alone. I like what I do. And I agree, when I'm by myself. I do my best work. If someone asks me to play a song. I start feeling like that frog, that comes out of the cigar box. He has the top hat, cane and jacket to top it all off. By himself, he sings, dances and has a great time. Put in front of people. Don't do anything. Lol !
I have the same problem! My skills on guitar are mediocre but as soon as I'm being watched my playing becomes equivalent to someone that's picked up a guitar for first time. Is there a cure?
@@kevlahead7278 The problem is that when you're alone, the "task positive network" of the brain is engaged and allows you to play to the best of your ability. When observed by other people, the brain often switches to "default mode network" and that is why performance deteriorates. Guitar playing is automatic and mostly subconscious motor functioning under the task positive network, but in default mode you are consciously focused on individual movements and what other people think. There is also a vicious cycle, since you soon find you aren't playing well, you start trying even harder and observing yourself even harder which leads to even worse playing, and so on. I recommend playing while recording yourself with your phone, this way you can get somewhat used to playing while observed in some way. Of course it's a good idea to play more in front of people, maybe at first without amplification and them not really listening, just being in the same room. In sports psychology people find it helpful to come up with some kind of ritual before practice, eg. a hand gesture or a phrase, which becomes associated with focusing on the task. The ritual can then help maintain the task positive network when the pressure is on. One problem is that when around people, you become too focused on the end result and avoiding mistakes instead of enjoying the actual playing. Sometimes reverse psychology works, try making as many mistakes as possible. You might find you can actually play better when the brain doesn't consider mistakes something to avoid at all cost. Sorry for long answer :)
I’m 68… I haven’t touched my guitar for 35 years🤣 just picked it up again a couple of weeks ago… It wasn’t like riding a bike lol…. but it’s coming back.👍
Everyone single human being is a beginner at anything and everything they have not yet tried. Practice, actually sticking those paws to the giiiiteer every single days for 1-3 hours even if all that comes out is random noise at first, is what makes you a player/musician. With enough time and patience you start to see where your fingers make certain sounds, how two or more notes creates a sound pattern that is either pleasing or not, and everyone knows a chord in harmony with itself from chaos and random jazz bologna. DO THIS OVER AND OVER until you no longer feel the tips of your fingers getting sore, nice and callused, but don't make them bleed JUST YET. Then, is you grab something sharp, peel off those suckers which, are tight, but strangely loose and Frikimseduchly attached to the ends of your fingers. Next, Bandage those babies up for awhile until the meat turns into a nice pink rose shade or, if your feelin' free fudge'n Willy in that thaaang, a bit purp de lurp. Lastly, you pick up a guitar and... wha-laa, you are a beginner again!?!?!?! whaaat?!?!
@@wayneasiam65 Jack from Ohio , I'm 67 , if it is easy to play and sounds OK . I enjoy the moment . I can play on the couch , while my wife reads her books . If she's watching television . I grab an unplugged electric .
There's tunes like this that work for piano too. (No, this isn't about an ubiquitous YT ad.) In my youth, I played in bands. Often I played guitar, but I also played keys. One time decades later, I found myself at a party in the Pebble Beach home of a client. I was asked to play the piano. I had forgotten more tunes than I remembered. What I managed to do was make medleys of the recognizable parts of popular tunes from the '70's through the '80's. It worked! I must say it helps when other guests have been well-fed and 'watered'. It's easier to make a crowd happy when it's already happy. Good times!
That’s an awesome story! And yeah, a little water definitely helps make the crowd more receptive! 😄 Sounds like you turned the moment into something really fun and memorable. Thanks for sharing that, man! Cheers!
I was taught by a friend of all ours Peter Hayes or Haze (im not a great pick for friendship if you want your b-day remembered & or how to spell your name, just ask my wife, but...) but the dude from BlackRebelMotorCycleClub very chill very cool shared with me. "You have to give back to the Spirit of Music and sometimes the spirit will give it back to you. A simple thank you, grattitude, to that spirit goes a long way." Makes sense. & if not just try & I believe youll find yourself a bit sharper & better. Awesome topic man
I do this. Thanks for making me feel good about my noodled stylings..lol. 30 year player..Sax Keys Guitar I'm subscribing... the embellishing and fills while just strumming simple Chording and adding awesome character...I try this with all my chords.. Great lesson..bring more of these quick lessons. It's the best for us players that need a little extra and help me continue progressing to 2nd and 3rd tier playing and composing..Thanks.
Wow! This connected so many things for me about triads I actually said "WOW!" out loud. I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I'm crazy but it's worth it! And I'm only half-way through the video. Thank you.
Enjoy your tutorials - Speaks my language! I've known these positions before, but now I'm connecting the dots - been playing for over 50 years but have been on a plateau for most of the time. That sequence works well with Crosby Still Nash 4&20 years ago! Great stuff, keep it up! Merry Christmas from NZ
nice mix between "wish you were here" and "over the hills and far away" with a hint of "waiting around to be a millionare" (AC/DC debut album). great combo. FUN!
I used to travel with a backpack and acoustic guitar. From first-hand experience, I learned that if you can break out "Chelsea Dagger" in Scotland or "Khe Sanh" in Australia, you'll never have to bring your own beer to a party
This is a great example of what a guitar player should (and only can) play when totally drunk. Nobody can forget the G shape... so while your head leans over the guitar, just before you faint or fall on the ground, lift your head and slide the same G shape a few frets down until you hear the C chord, then slide it 2 frets more and you get D... Brilliant!!! Then when you´re back in G, hit some basic hammer ons and pull offs you learned as a beginner. Amazing life hacks for guitar players who get drunk as hell but still want to impress someone!! (You always need a plan-B, remember?)
This is so true. Especially if you're like me and most of your repertoire consists of complicated guitar songs that are not party-friendly and too hard to play when drunk (which, at a party, you simply are).
HAHAHAHAHA!!! The spot your fingers instinctively go to is the G-spot.... pause for maximum hilarity... carries on calm cool and collected. Well played sir... well played.
I solved this problem by learning the Beatles song, Something. That way whenever I pick up a guitar with people around and somebody says to play something, I play the opening riff to the song, Something. 😆🤣😂
I quit playing at parties. The last time a gal at the party wanted to see my guitar, she laid it on her lap, looked down at it and threw up right in the sound hole.
Lucky you! The odds of that happening twice is pretty remote. 😎 Edit: get a campfire/party guitar that sounds ok (everyone is drunk anyway) and can stand a few (more)scratches. 😉
Oh no!! I intentionally bought a small, carbon fiber noodler to take along with me. Cost me $100. I’d just chuck it and replace it, but if it was one my “real” guitars, I’d be furious.
That is now and forever your official party guitar! Every guitarist should have one. Campfires, music festivals letting random drunk people play it, let the kids play it…. Ah the stories it could tell 10 years from now 😂
G, C and D are the absolute best go to. With the moving shape makes it look cooler too. And someone will usually start singing “the Joker” by the third time through lol
Can’t go wrong with “Wonderwall” lol. Is it cliche? Sure. Does everyone sing along and have fun? Every damn time, at least at the chorus. I don’t know the second verse myself lol
G - move to it 5th fret - then to 8th and you've got the acoustic version's chorus of Title and Registration by Death Cab for Cutie. Great video! I just hide when I hear my name and guitar in the same sentence at parties xD
Great wee lesson Tony pal Happy Sunday fella I’ve been having some good wee acoustic sessions with some of the stuff you’ve shared with us all Tony thank you pal . I just seem tae find your lessons a lot easier tae pick up n get under my fingers in a reasonable amount of time. I think what I’ve enjoyed the most since I tuned into yourself T is that I’ve seen progress I felt really stuck for while ,no havin a guitar hasn’t been fun either 🙄. I guess it really showed me how much a part of me n my life guitars have grown into for for me ,I wanted to learn as a wee guy n got told I wasn’t musical 🙄🤣🤣🤣dream crushing so n so !!! Anyways it’s nice to live my dreams eh . Just thanks Tony man hope you’re good n you n yours stay blessed always.✌🏼
Ah mate, this message really made my day! So glad you're finding the lessons helpful and seeing that progress, it’s what it’s all about. It’s amazing how guitars can become such a big part of who we are, I agree to that, my friend 👍🏻 And hey, whoever said you weren’t musical had no idea what they were talking about! 😄 Just keep those sessions going strong, and I’m always here to help along the way. Blessings to you too. ✌🏼🎸
The sixth string on my acoustic broke and I haven't had a chance to go buy a new set. So I've been having fun playing without it. I found that Fast Car and Blackbird both sound great on 5 strings, and that when you're planning one, you can pretty seamlessly merge into the other. I'm also enjoying the way some chords sound terrific minus the sixth string. And how easy it makes some chords.
Hey Tony, can do the same thing (same frets:1 5 7 - and on up the neck - is simple 1/4/5 stuff) with open bottom notes on E, A C D... i wish someone had shown me these simple ideas 40 years ago, but it is amazing the progress one can make playing just a little bit daily. Kind of like golf, one needs to think about it more than the 100 seconds of swing time into the ball during a round.
@@Kael-fl3ke the shape down one string lower , which is technically a fourth higher ! ….. think of going down a string the same as sliding 5 frets higher like he showed and a light 💡 will come on ….. then you can trust your ear over time to connect all the dots …. Someone once told me there is only 12 notes and they repeat …. all scales are is shapes that connect notes 👍🏻
Thanks! I like those open sliding chords! Sounds sophisticated! Listen to Christine Parkers, Wild Mountain Time, she does some open voicings up the neck. Maybe a different tuning but I'd like to figure out how to do that too! Tapadh leibh!
Bro, you just made me want to pick up my guitar again. THANK U!!!! Life is always to busy for me and one thing I love to play (except for my beautiful wife) lol is my acoustic. Can't wait to get home and try that trick. Sounded great
@GuitarME really enjoying this little G chord in a different way. Im 55 years old, work drives insane and the guitar was my get away. I unfortunately stopped playing for some time. After seeing your video it made me want to play again. Now my fingers are hurting but it's worth the couple weeks struggles of building up my fingers again. Thank you for this. Really appreciate it.
With an acoustic I just try to remember my Beatles song book or some Eagles and everyone starts to sing along getting me through. With a solid body I'm a pentatonic showboat.....lol..... My fingers kind of instinctively go to the E chord and I kind of noodle around the open strings there or play Led Zep's Over The Hills And Far Away great acoustic piece for showing off or Tangerine
I hit an open G and then immediately think '39 by Queen and then hammer out 4 or 5 chords, with a bit of the melody line, before drying up - so I'm off to learn it properly... Thanks for the inspiration :D
'G' ? perfect. I always freeze in this situation, but do manage a couple of Warren Zevon songs, and The River Bruce's classic. i have to tune down though my singing leaves a bit to be desired.
@@GuitarME I was a lorry (semi) driver for 45 years, but did my last two years working in a care home for people with learning difficulties, On my Thursday late shift i took my guitar into work, and after supper, I used to sing to the residents, everything from the Everly Bros, the Eagles, and Led Belly. They sang along and danced for the time we had together, and didn't criticize my lack of talent. We always ended up with Goodnight Irene.
hey, you were pretty much playing 'I Remember You' by Skid Row. cause the acoustic 12 strings part, strum strum strum, then that little lick, strum strum strum, little lick...repeat.
I used to play in a band. My stage fright was so bad at the beginning that I had to turn my back to the audience for the first few songs, then I was fine.
Grab my new Chords & licks course for FREE 👉 www.guitarmadeeasybytony.com/open-chord-guitar-licks
Unfortunately my fingers naturally go to the Bbminor7th flattened 5th chord!😯
I avoid this dilemma by having no friends. No friends, no party, no problem.
Same here, I never go to parties so I never freeze.
I went a step further and never learned guitar.
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@@sstrick500 aint that a little too extrem?
52 and been playing since my teens. Still forget everything i know the second someone says "play a song". But of course i play like clapton when no ones around.
This!
Man... I thought I was the only one. Lol... Good to know I'm not alone. I like what I do. And I agree, when I'm by myself. I do my best work. If someone asks me to play a song. I start feeling like that frog, that comes out of the cigar box. He has the top hat, cane and jacket to top it all off. By himself, he sings, dances and has a great time. Put in front of people. Don't do anything. Lol !
I have the same problem! My skills on guitar are mediocre but as soon as I'm being watched my playing becomes equivalent to someone that's picked up a guitar for first time. Is there a cure?
@@kevlahead7278 The problem is that when you're alone, the "task positive network" of the brain is engaged and allows you to play to the best of your ability. When observed by other people, the brain often switches to "default mode network" and that is why performance deteriorates. Guitar playing is automatic and mostly subconscious motor functioning under the task positive network, but in default mode you are consciously focused on individual movements and what other people think. There is also a vicious cycle, since you soon find you aren't playing well, you start trying even harder and observing yourself even harder which leads to even worse playing, and so on.
I recommend playing while recording yourself with your phone, this way you can get somewhat used to playing while observed in some way. Of course it's a good idea to play more in front of people, maybe at first without amplification and them not really listening, just being in the same room.
In sports psychology people find it helpful to come up with some kind of ritual before practice, eg. a hand gesture or a phrase, which becomes associated with focusing on the task. The ritual can then help maintain the task positive network when the pressure is on.
One problem is that when around people, you become too focused on the end result and avoiding mistakes instead of enjoying the actual playing. Sometimes reverse psychology works, try making as many mistakes as possible. You might find you can actually play better when the brain doesn't consider mistakes something to avoid at all cost.
Sorry for long answer :)
dont we all !
72 yr old beginner. this is great stuff. can't wait to try tomorrow! thanks
That's fantastic! Enjoy it, my friend! You got this!
I’m 68… I haven’t touched my guitar for 35 years🤣 just picked it up again a couple of weeks ago… It wasn’t like riding a bike lol…. but it’s coming back.👍
72 here started a couple of years ago. Us "younger " folks have an advantage, we're too stubborn to quit! And we have time! Good luck. 😊
Very nice for those of us who are forever beginners!
Just keep at it, my friend! 😊
Everyone single human being is a beginner at anything and everything they have not yet tried. Practice, actually sticking those paws to the giiiiteer every single days for 1-3 hours even if all that comes out is random noise at first, is what makes you a player/musician. With enough time and patience you start to see where your fingers make certain sounds, how two or more notes creates a sound pattern that is either pleasing or not, and everyone knows a chord in harmony with itself from chaos and random jazz bologna. DO THIS OVER AND OVER until you no longer feel the tips of your fingers getting sore, nice and callused, but don't make them bleed JUST YET.
Then, is you grab something sharp, peel off those suckers which, are tight, but strangely loose and Frikimseduchly attached to the ends of your fingers.
Next, Bandage those babies up for awhile until the meat turns into a nice pink rose shade or, if your feelin' free fudge'n Willy in that thaaang, a bit purp de lurp.
Lastly, you pick up a guitar and... wha-laa, you are a beginner again!?!?!?! whaaat?!?!
Never heard it put quite that way. So true. I'm 65 , been playing since I was 12, and still no rhythm... but I play every day.
@@wayneasiam65 Jack from Ohio , I'm 67 , if it is easy to play and sounds OK . I enjoy the moment . I can play on the couch , while my wife reads her books . If she's watching television . I grab an unplugged electric .
Happy to be a forever beginner😊
There's tunes like this that work for piano too. (No, this isn't about an ubiquitous YT ad.) In my youth, I played in bands. Often I played guitar, but I also played keys. One time decades later, I found myself at a party in the Pebble Beach home of a client. I was asked to play the piano. I had forgotten more tunes than I remembered. What I managed to do was make medleys of the recognizable parts of popular tunes from the '70's through the '80's. It worked! I must say it helps when other guests have been well-fed and 'watered'. It's easier to make a crowd happy when it's already happy. Good times!
That’s an awesome story! And yeah, a little water definitely helps make the crowd more receptive! 😄 Sounds like you turned the moment into something really fun and memorable. Thanks for sharing that, man! Cheers!
Love your videos. I play guitar and perform live, but there is ALWAYS something new to learn. Great teaching, thank you! 👍🏻
Aw, that's awesome man! Thanks so much! Keep up the great work! 🎸
I was taught by a friend of all ours Peter Hayes or Haze (im not a great pick for friendship if you want your b-day remembered & or how to spell your name, just ask my wife, but...) but the dude from BlackRebelMotorCycleClub very chill very cool shared with me. "You have to give back to the Spirit of Music and sometimes the spirit will give it back to you. A simple thank you, grattitude, to that spirit goes a long way." Makes sense. & if not just try & I believe youll find yourself a bit sharper & better. Awesome topic man
One shape + two lecks = magic. These videos are super helpful to someone like me that sucks.
Very nice Tony. I really like this. Thank you.
I can so relate to the freeze when out on the spot to play something at a party or at guitar center. Thanks for the video!
I do this. Thanks for making me feel good about my noodled stylings..lol. 30 year player..Sax Keys Guitar
I'm subscribing... the embellishing and fills while just strumming simple Chording and adding awesome character...I try this with all my chords.. Great lesson..bring more of these quick lessons. It's the best for us players that need a little extra and help me continue progressing to 2nd and 3rd tier playing and composing..Thanks.
Wow, thank you for such an awesome feedback, man! appreciate it!
Thanks for your very thoughtful help
I’m at a point where I’m trying to add licks to my strumming so it sounds better and these lessons help
You’re very welcome! I'm happy to help. Keep up the great work!!
Love your posts Tony I always freeze 😂 but this one especially is very simple and impressive you keep me practising..respect!
Great to hear, mate! Thank you. Respect right back at you!!
Wow! This connected so many things for me about triads I actually said "WOW!" out loud. I'm pretty sure my wife thinks I'm crazy but it's worth it! And I'm only half-way through the video. Thank you.
That's amazing to hear man! I’m sure your wife finds your enthusiasm charming. 😅 Well, thank you too, my friend! Just keep having fun!
Triads...
Enjoy your tutorials - Speaks my language! I've known these positions before, but now I'm connecting the dots - been playing for over 50 years but have been on a plateau for most of the time. That sequence works well with Crosby Still Nash 4&20 years ago! Great stuff, keep it up! Merry Christmas from NZ
Wow, that's amazing!! Thanks so much for the kind words mate! Happy holidays!! 🎄🎶
nice mix between "wish you were here" and "over the hills and far away" with a hint of "waiting around to be a millionare" (AC/DC debut album). great combo. FUN!
Thanks Tony, this was so easy even I could do it!!
Great to hear that man! Have fun!!
I just play Sweet Home Alabama about five times then close with Stairway To Heaven. Then come back and do an encore of Sweet Home Alabama.
classic moves!
Throw in Wonderwall for the kill
😂
I used to travel with a backpack and acoustic guitar. From first-hand experience, I learned that if you can break out "Chelsea Dagger" in Scotland or "Khe Sanh" in Australia, you'll never have to bring your own beer to a party
100% true in Aus.
Or anything eagles goes down well lol
Same with "Farewell to Nova Scotia" anywhere on the east coast of Canada😊
Beautiful improvisation dude
U got that right mate about khe sanh Aussie anthem.
This is a great example of what a guitar player should (and only can) play when totally drunk. Nobody can forget the G shape... so while your head leans over the guitar, just before you faint or fall on the ground, lift your head and slide the same G shape a few frets down until you hear the C chord, then slide it 2 frets more and you get D... Brilliant!!! Then when you´re back in G, hit some basic hammer ons and pull offs you learned as a beginner. Amazing life hacks for guitar players who get drunk as hell but still want to impress someone!! (You always need a plan-B, remember?)
Also 12 bar blues in A, (ADE progression) Shoot! This went from the G spot to playing with ADE's.
Is that a plan B or plan G?
Don’t bother trying to impress other people
This is so true. Especially if you're like me and most of your repertoire consists of complicated guitar songs that are not party-friendly and too hard to play when drunk (which, at a party, you simply are).
Very nice. I haven't picked up my Martin in 3 years. I might just give this a go. Thanks for posting
I'm so glad, my friend! Have fun!!
HAHAHAHAHA!!! The spot your fingers instinctively go to is the G-spot.... pause for maximum hilarity... carries on calm cool and collected. Well played sir... well played.
I paused the video to find this comment
It's true, I instinctively go for the "G-spot" on the guitar. It's always there. Not like on the ladies, where it's more like Brigadoon.
I solved this problem by learning the Beatles song, Something.
That way whenever I pick up a guitar with people around and somebody says to play something, I play the opening riff to the song, Something. 😆🤣😂
you can't argue with that :)
Haha, that’s a genius move! 😄🎸 Great way to impress and keep it fun!
Yesterday is a good one at parties usually gets the singing going 👍😀
Brilliant for someone like me who plays often but feels stuck in place! Thanks Tony
Thanks so much! I’m really glad you found it helpful! 😊
I quit playing at parties. The last time a gal at the party wanted to see my guitar, she laid it on her lap, looked down at it and threw up right in the sound hole.
Lucky you!
The odds of that happening twice is pretty remote. 😎
Edit: get a campfire/party guitar that sounds ok (everyone is drunk anyway) and can stand a few (more)scratches. 😉
😂😂😂 I’d be mad! Haha
Oh no!!
I intentionally bought a small, carbon fiber noodler to take along with me. Cost me $100. I’d just chuck it and replace it, but if it was one my “real” guitars, I’d be furious.
That is now and forever your official party guitar! Every guitarist should have one. Campfires, music festivals letting random drunk people play it, let the kids play it…. Ah the stories it could tell 10 years from now 😂
@@chadmccollister No, I took the strings off, sucked it out with a wet and dry shop vac and sold it.
This is a good guitar lesson for someone who wants to learn how to play the dang guitar! Very useful information. Clear and smoothly paced
Thanks a lot! That's great to hear! Keep having fun with your playing, my friend! 🎸
Great fun. Thanks Tony.
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
G, C and D are the absolute best go to. With the moving shape makes it look cooler too. And someone will usually start singing “the Joker” by the third time through lol
You’re awesome 🤩. Thanks so much for sharing a bit of good vibes and cool info. 🙏❤️✝️
Appreciate that! Thank you! Sending more positivity your way!
What an awesome lesson, it is good to also play before any song that uses GCD .
Absolutely, my friend. Thanks so much! Keep it up!
Brilliant, I needed to hear this as I tend to freeze when asked to play with others around me. Many thanks for posting, a top video!
I’m really glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching, my friend!
Thank you, very well explained and demonstrated, and something us non-pros can have in our musical pocket for emergencies!
You're very welcome, man! I'm so glad it was helpful. 🙌🏻
i kept waiting for with you were here to start.
Moving E chord works great but you gotta hit the right intervals ✌️❣️
Awesome lesson. Thanks lad from 🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed the lesson! Appreciate you tuning in, and keep up the great work! 🎸
Love it thank you so much and Merry Christmas
Thank you too! Happy holiday, my friend! Cheers!! 🎄🎸
Great lesson Tony , I was actually digging that chord progression you played in the last few seconds of the video !
Thanks a lot man! Have fun playing around with it. Cheers! 😊
Can’t go wrong with “Wonderwall” lol. Is it cliche? Sure. Does everyone sing along and have fun? Every damn time, at least at the chorus. I don’t know the second verse myself lol
G - move to it 5th fret - then to 8th and you've got the acoustic version's chorus of Title and Registration by Death Cab for Cutie. Great video! I just hide when I hear my name and guitar in the same sentence at parties xD
Great wee lesson Tony pal
Happy Sunday fella I’ve been having some good wee acoustic sessions with some of the stuff you’ve shared with us all Tony thank you pal .
I just seem tae find your lessons a lot easier tae pick up n get under my fingers in a reasonable amount of time.
I think what I’ve enjoyed the most since I tuned into yourself T is that I’ve seen progress I felt really stuck for while ,no havin a guitar hasn’t been fun either 🙄.
I guess it really showed me how much a part of me n my life guitars have grown into for for me ,I wanted to learn as a wee guy n got told I wasn’t musical 🙄🤣🤣🤣dream crushing so n so !!!
Anyways it’s nice to live my dreams eh .
Just thanks Tony man hope you’re good n you n yours stay blessed always.✌🏼
Ah mate, this message really made my day! So glad you're finding the lessons helpful and seeing that progress, it’s what it’s all about. It’s amazing how guitars can become such a big part of who we are, I agree to that, my friend 👍🏻
And hey, whoever said you weren’t musical had no idea what they were talking about! 😄
Just keep those sessions going strong, and I’m always here to help along the way. Blessings to you too. ✌🏼🎸
@@GuitarME Thanks Tony man have a lovely week fella
This was easy to understand , plus.. Great riffs!.....Thanks !!
Glad to hear mate! You're very welcome! Cheers!
The first minute is so true....lol...and the rest is just simplistic genius!
Haha, glad you agree! Thank you!!
that little hammering on the strings in succession reminds me of Led Zeppelin over the hillls and far away intro
I hear wish you were here pink floyd and Over the hills and far away led zeppelin. GOOD STUFF THANKS ❤
WYWH is right there. Just go up the pentatonic scale from the G to the E...
Thanks Tony, love it. Great tip looking forward to learning this…🎵🎸
You're very welcome! Hope you enjoy it, my friend!
The sixth string on my acoustic broke and I haven't had a chance to go buy a new set. So I've been having fun playing without it. I found that Fast Car and Blackbird both sound great on 5 strings, and that when you're planning one, you can pretty seamlessly merge into the other.
I'm also enjoying the way some chords sound terrific minus the sixth string. And how easy it makes some chords.
Keith Richards plays without E String all the time
Hey Tony, can do the same thing (same frets:1 5 7 - and on up the neck - is simple 1/4/5 stuff) with open bottom notes on E, A C D... i wish someone had shown me these simple ideas 40 years ago, but it is amazing the progress one can make playing just a little bit daily. Kind of like golf, one needs to think about it more than the 100 seconds of swing time into the ball during a round.
Great lesson, thanks from France
Happy to help, my friend! Cheers!
Whenever I hear that G chord, I immediately start singing "we both lie silent and still in the dead of the night" 😂😂
close. tune down half step to play open G chord as G flat.
100%
Lol one of the first songs I learned
Same
Another great lesson Tony, thanks from Clonmel, Ireland.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, amigo!
Im really enjoying this. Thanks
Awesome! You're welcome!!
Could also drop the middle and index down one to Cadd9 and it’s a easy switch to Dsus4
Sorry, beginner here. “Drop” down one string, or down one fret?
@@Kael-fl3ke the shape down one string lower , which is technically a fourth higher ! ….. think of going down a string the same as sliding 5 frets higher like he showed and a light 💡 will come on ….. then you can trust your ear over time to connect all the dots …. Someone once told me there is only 12 notes and they repeat …. all scales are is shapes that connect notes 👍🏻
That move is basically the poison song every rose 🌹!! …. With feeling it is instantly recognizable ! 💪🏻
Thanks! I like those open sliding chords! Sounds sophisticated! Listen to Christine Parkers, Wild Mountain Time, she does some open voicings up the neck. Maybe a different tuning but I'd like to figure out how to do that too! Tapadh leibh!
You're very welcome! Glad you liked it. I'll definitely check it out, man! Tapadh leibh to you too! 🙌
Love the sound!
Thanks so much!!
Good lad Tony,picked guitar whist preparing weetabix and played that bit and burnt my toast great video
😂😂😂
Thanks Tone😊
You're very welcome 😊
Excellent tuition thank u
So lifelike about the G chord. In any unclear situation my brain - yeah man, start playing the intro from Paradise City
As always, an excellent tutorial, thankyou !
You're very welcome man! Glad you enjoyed the lesson!
Thank you for sharing this.
No worries at all! Glad you liked it man! 😀
Excellent video, thank you
You are welcome! Glad you liked it mate!
My new trick will be retune it like a maniac, and play The Rain Song. Thats my new party trick. Minds blown
Have been in that situation about 3 times ,and what i do is play the opening chords and lead riff to Apache .
Great lesson, thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Great idea! Thx mate! Cheers 🍻
No problem, mate! Cheers!
Beautiful Acoustic tone! From a fellow Scot!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great job. And a comedian also!! Going to have to start a channel for that also lol
Haha, thanks! Appreciate the support, always good to bring some laughs 🎸😂
My dad to be funny would say, play over by the window & we'll all help you out, thanks for getting me lessons mom & pop (rip)
lol, or "Can you play Far Far Away?"
Sounds like my family 😋
Lmao! My Dad used to say the same thing 😂!
Bro, you just made me want to pick up my guitar again. THANK U!!!! Life is always to busy for me and one thing I love to play (except for my beautiful wife) lol is my acoustic. Can't wait to get home and try that trick. Sounded great
That’s awesome, bro! I’m so glad this inspired you! Have fun with it! 🎸
@GuitarME really enjoying this little G chord in a different way. Im 55 years old, work drives insane and the guitar was my get away. I unfortunately stopped playing for some time. After seeing your video it made me want to play again. Now my fingers are hurting but it's worth the couple weeks struggles of building up my fingers again.
Thank you for this. Really appreciate it.
Thank you 👏
You're welcome 😊
With an acoustic I just try to remember my Beatles song book or some Eagles and everyone starts to sing along getting me through. With a solid body I'm a pentatonic showboat.....lol..... My fingers kind of instinctively go to the E chord and I kind of noodle around the open strings there or play Led Zep's Over The Hills And Far Away great acoustic piece for showing off or Tangerine
Brilliant, liked and subscribed!
Awesome! Thanks so much!!
I hit an open G and then immediately think '39 by Queen and then hammer out 4 or 5 chords, with a bit of the melody line, before drying up - so I'm off to learn it properly...
Thanks for the inspiration :D
That's awesome, my friend! Enjoy! 😊
Simple and fun!
So happy to hear that! Cheers mate!
Thanks!
You're very welcome!
Fun lesson and sweet sounding guitar!
Thanks man! Cheers!
Oh my gosh you killed it! Two thumbs up subscription made a comment
Aw, that means a lot! Thank you! 👍👍
Gotta have an on the spot playlist
On the G spot playlist ;)
'G' ? perfect. I always freeze in this situation, but do manage a couple of Warren Zevon songs, and The River Bruce's classic. i have to tune down though my singing leaves a bit to be desired.
That sounds perfect! Great picks! I totally get the freezing up part, but it’s awesome that you still get up there and sing.
@@GuitarME I was a lorry (semi) driver for 45 years, but did my last two years working in a care home for people with learning difficulties, On my Thursday late shift i took my guitar into work, and after supper, I used to sing to the residents, everything from the Everly Bros, the Eagles, and Led Belly. They sang along and danced for the time we had together, and didn't criticize my lack of talent. We always ended up with Goodnight Irene.
this was easy and fun thanks bruv ❤
Glad you had fun with it! 🙌
G spot! Lol. Well done!
Glad you had fun! Thank you!
Nice little 000-28… my #1 is a 96’ EC, #231. Best playing and sounding guitar I ever owned.
Hi, it's cool 😊 and there are playable chords A and Bb between G and C, try it 😏👍
Cool, thank you very much!! 😊
Party time,enjoyed that!😊🎉
Glad you enjoyed it! 🎉 Cheers!
My go to when someone hands me a guitar,is a Em (7th) with a nasty chromatic scale...always sounds great
hey, you were pretty much playing 'I Remember You' by Skid Row. cause the acoustic 12 strings part, strum strum strum, then that little lick, strum strum strum, little lick...repeat.
Great tips!
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Play wot u practice practice wot you love ...mike the welder Scotland
Love that, Mike! Cheers!!
Great stuff, and just as my fingers are starting to get a wee bit nimble again.
That’s fantastic to hear, my friend! Cheers!
I used to play in a band. My stage fright was so bad at the beginning that I had to turn my back to the audience for the first few songs, then I was fine.
That's such a relatable experience! Thanks for sharing, my friend! Happy holidays!!
Luv It''' Thank You . kb
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It appreciated much.
What size pick do you use?
Enjoyed that. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it, my friend! Cheers!
I learned it, then it helped me springboard into a few new areas after being stuck for quite some time. Thanks again!
That was really cool
Thanks man! 🎸😊
Nice to use in a blues progression since you use the 1, 4 and 5.
i like your style hope to see more of you gave you a like
Aw, I truly appreciate the support man! Stay tuned! Cheers!
You should stage this lesson in a party! Then see where it goes! Great lesson.
Haha, that would be one interesting party! 😀
Appreciate the support, my friend, and glad you enjoyed the lesson! 🤗
Nice one Tony - by Geez (haha) that's what I'm gonna do next time for sure... cool 👍
Have fun, my friend!
Thank you Gerry Cinnamon
Ty