i feel like out of many guitar tutorials Guthrie has one of the best "Teacher" Demeanors. He's patient, truthful, extremely helpful. Thanks for the vid.
Love watching anything with Guthrie in it. The dude is smart, articulate, and ridiculously talented. Also, he is living proof that self-taught guitarists can become masters!
There's no such thing as "self-taught". Also, ask yourself: at what age did he start, where did he learn his techniques, whom did he have the good fortune to know, what was his musical environment like, and so on and so forth. I'd say that for anyone to reach this level it's basically 99.999999% that 1) They have to start young 2) They have to take lessons (or something *like* lessons, eg RUclips or Skype
I don’t believe Guthrie is self taught. Just his posh voice, gives this away lol he was 💯 taught professionally. Off topic now lol, we all learn in our own style and we try to mimmick our idols as well to learn etc.
@gravitationalconstant he is not in sync when he tries to play fast. he tires during longer pieces. watch Anton Oparin bust a few "great" guitarists picking technique. Its called "Does universal guitar technique exist"
I’m a straight ahead jazz player Guthrie but I commend you on beautifully explaining the mechanics of alternate picking. You dissected all of the most important mechanics and technique. And by the way, you’ve got some hands brother.
+John Morgan Yes, it would've great if someone had clued the editing staff in on what this video's focus was. You'd think that they would check out, maybe...I don't know... THE TITTLE! Probably non guitar players.
+G17AR On top of this concept, you can strap a cellphone right above the strings, and onto the neck, to show an amazing angle. I've only seen this on one video but it really lets you see the picking hand.
+SYF_Gaming Search on youtube for a guy called Troy grady, he has a series aimed at pickmechanics and even designed a camera setup so you can see the picking hand in slow motion. He's had many great guitarists take part in his series aswell including steve morse, rustey cooley and michael angelo batio. I've never come across a more detailed look into alternate picking,sweep picking and general right hand mechanics than his series.
+Godspeed961 Seriously what the fuck were they thinking?!! "Let's stare at this hand that's not moving for 10 seconds whilst something incredible happens just out of view that you are watching this video to learn about".
I JUST started holding the pick like this yesterday and it felt awkward at first but I quickly acclimated to it.. and it DOES result in a nicer attack and bigger tone.... I was literally amazed!
@@slipperysalmon Based on how young Guthrie looks on this video, there's no way this was only 2 years ago at the time of your comment. It's probably one from the vault which was only uploaded recently.
Been a super fan of Joe Satriani since the release of Surfing with the Alien ( went back and picked up Not of this Earth ) Joe has been my favorite all this time surpassing other greats like Vai Gilbert Freedman Malmsteen etc . Here comes Guthrie . Now this is the next step up . This guy is on a completely different level than anyone else . Truly Amazing
Just throwing it out there, there is not cameraman to blame here. The video has 3 cameras simultaneously filming, one wide angle, one picking hand closeup, and one fretting hand close up. It's the editor who chooses which footage to play over the audio track and when. Blame the editor. Hard to believe they would hire an editor who knows nothing about guitar though.
Excellent lesson. Thank you so much for spending so much time on the pick, how to hold the pick, and movement of fingers versus wrist versus elbow. This is all extremely valuable information that is very rarely covered.
This is going to be my Start Lesson every day now... Thank you, so much, Guthrie... You are Really a Good hearted Musician... The world needs more inspiration like this...Guitar Freaks here I come! Ha!
I'd love to hear this entire lesson with a clean, uncompressed electric, or a mic'ed acoustic. The super-compressed overdriven tone used here is kind of a hadicap because, if you hit a note softly the compression pushes it up, if you hit it extra hard the clipping limits it. I'm not for one second suggesting Master Govan isn't playing perfectly, I believe he is. I would just like to hear all the subtleties of his playing.
I would love to have a crash course with Guthrie for a week. Just imagine the knowledge you would gain?? I really believe he is the greatest of all time.
I honestly liked his teaching method. I tried finding more lessons by him, but came across other people on this channel. Gonna browse through the playlists again. Thanks for the lesson.
One other tip, don’t forget if you use extra light gauge strings and tune down, such as a half step, this can cause a similar problem to using a thinner pick. It can cause a lot of play in the string up and down. You may not realize the loose vertical movement of the string can make alternate picking harder. If you’re stuck at a certain speed, try heavier strings or another guitar that is setup for heavier strings with less vertical play.
I play 08 on my high E and tune down a half step and use thick picks. Really all you need is a lighter touch. For me, it's easier to play fast and clean with extra light gauge on the high strings because it actually forces you to have a lighter touch and restrict your movement so its more 'economical'.
The angled pick is my favorite way to play. The pick slips over the strings instead of catching, and the attack is a little wider and softer. Because the pick is not fighting the strings, the arm and wrist are more relaxed. Relaxed muscles move faster, rigid muscles are slower.
Picking lesson. 6:52 Tutor demonstrates wrist motion. Shows only left hand fretted on one note. I suppose Lick Library is really good at making teaching videos.
Hi Guys, great guitarist , thanks for sharing. The only recommendation is that if this is a Picking technique lesson, it would be useful to record he right hand instead of the left hand. Don't you think?
Great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and knowledge. Had the privilege of seeing you in Durban, South Africa. Virtuoso of note!! (pun intended!!) :)
Does the source material for this video still exist? Because the world would much benefit for having the same video but edited mostly from the angle shown at 2:45
+RolanTHUNDER Hey It's a great pick for sure. I used it for almost 10 years. I have since moved to a pick made by Gravity called the "sunrise". Give it a try you may be glad you did. I would say the main bonus is added articulation and slight treble/ pick attack response.
+RolanTHUNDER gravitypicks.com/ Another great option is besides being able to choose gauge (1,2,3mm) you can also choose the picks size (mini, bigmini, standard and xl)also you can choose grip holes in the center of the pick (or none) and the finish of the edge of the pick polished or matte finish.
If y'all would stop whining about every little thing and just listen to the guy, you'll learn the technique. Guthrie is an excellent teacher and he explains everything in a way anyone can understand.
I found this video VERY informative! I'm sure most of you know the foundation of alternate picking - It's Up&Down strokes - for every note. Camera man did fuckup though, but I understood the message very clearly.
Mr Govan...I just saw a video with Rick Beato and I ask for your forgiveness for not being aware of your amazing skills until just recently. Where have I been??? Wow...I'm in my mid 60's and grew up with the classic guitarist and played guitar until recently. It's a good thing because after watching you sir I would have laid it down and set it on fire as I walked away...LOL. I'm going to be like a sponge and soaking up all your previous tracks and pass this along to my son who is learning to play. I would love to know who influenced you with your guitar playing? You are unique and a blend of so many styles and it's refreshing to hear. Thank you so much and you have a new fan...
How long does it take a beginner/intermediate guitarist to master the super speed of the 6 notes on the G-Sting, at 9:45? Weeks? Years? Look at the magic fingers zinging at 9:57 - 10:02.
Awesome lesson. Guthrie is such a great teacher! It's just a shame that there's no camera focused on the picking hand as it kind of ruins the entire point of this lesson when we can' t study the way he's picking those licks.
I notice I’m horrible at any picking technique I’ve never really focused on my picking I mainly just downpick and economy picking but those are things I need to work on, that and working my fretting hand fingers out especially my pinky and ring finger, they are weak so I can’t play as fast as I would like. And is it normal to have sore fingers after practicing a lot with my fretting hand?
Solid gold quote at 3:03 when discussing pick angle. "They're both valid, and I think it beats buying pedals." I enjoy pedals like a lot of people, but he's dead-on.
Guthrie, At around 12:18 in the video, you mention some will find it easier to start on the down stroke rather than an upstroke or vice versa. Can you do it equally well starting on the upstroke as well as the down stroke? I am sure you can but what about your students? Should they know how to start on either stroke and make both sound equally well? You are a great guitarist and thank you for this lesson. Regards, David D
I probably misunderstood your question, but yes, your upstrokes can be just as good as your down strokes. It's just a matter of which one you like better: "Inside String Picking" or "Outside String Picking" Also, to know which one to start on, you just do what is ever comfortable. Hope I could help! :)
Guthrie Govan: World Class!!! The Producer: maybe thinking about for the future: producing a video on Alternate Picking showing the fretboard-hand is not really helpful...Especially the exercises with the sequences on one string and the string-change-exercises would be more helpful, if the students could see, how Guthrie Govan manages the string-change and if he uses forearm-motion or palmmotion. What a pity to miss such a chance :-( Nevertheless thank you Guthrie Govan for your insights.
As far as I know Guthrie uses Red Bear picks nowadays, his signature one is a steal at only $35 ...per pick! But it's nothing compared to others like Blue Chip, there you can spend up to 75 bucks (or more?) for one single pick!
Of course these things do not wear out as regular picks but I'm not sure if they last as long as it would take to play through 50 JazzIII ...I'd probably loose it before ; )
▶ Learn guitar with Guthrie Govan himself: www.licklibrary.com/learn/artists/guthrie-govan
great camera work on the picking hand guys.
The picking lesson where the camera cuts away from the picking hand every time he plays. Gotta love it.
Absolutely my thoughts. Video should be called "left hand fretting".
My thoughts exactly!
Yep - a ‘beyond pointless’ video!
🙄
well, the guy's explanation is so good, that you _almost_ don't need to see his picking hand.
Right 👍 I *completely agree* a GREAT VIDEO 📹 😊
6:53, an interesting camera angle to observe his tremolo picking from.
Got you 😂😂😂
A strand of his hair seemed to be vibrating, but a silly angle..
Absolutely bizarre
I was about to point that.
Haha
i feel like out of many guitar tutorials Guthrie has one of the best "Teacher" Demeanors. He's patient, truthful, extremely helpful. Thanks for the vid.
Love watching anything with Guthrie in it. The dude is smart, articulate, and ridiculously talented. Also, he is living proof that self-taught guitarists can become masters!
There's no such thing as "self-taught".
Also, ask yourself: at what age did he start, where did he learn his techniques, whom did he have the good fortune to know, what was his musical environment like, and so on and so forth.
I'd say that for anyone to reach this level it's basically 99.999999% that
1) They have to start young
2) They have to take lessons (or something *like* lessons, eg RUclips or Skype
@@mattgilbert7347 A question of degree , it's not "either/ or"
@@ijohnny. Sure. I come off like an asshole in that comment, must have been having a rough dau
Did not know he was self-taught! That just blows my mind
I don’t believe Guthrie is self taught. Just his posh voice, gives this away lol he was 💯 taught professionally. Off topic now lol, we all learn in our own style and we try to mimmick our idols as well to learn etc.
"Grab that pointy, thick pick". Yes sir!
Also girls like it thicker !!
Jazz 3 little red one 👌👌
What are you doing, step-Guthrie?
Hey Homer.
@@craigsweeting507 - Hey boy!
He's such a great player. Tons of things to learn from him.
+Julius Narte paul gilbert, paul gilbert, paul gilbert, paul gilbert, guthrie
@@seb2923 Shawn Lane. Period.
This man is otherworldly. No RUclips video will teach you to play like him
@gravitationalconstant he is not in sync when he tries to play fast. he tires during longer pieces. watch Anton Oparin bust a few "great" guitarists picking technique. Its called "Does universal guitar technique exist"
anton oparin and alexander zilkov open lesson:
Guthrie is such a great guy as well as guitarist. He really articulates so many subtleties of guitar playing so very well.
He made that all so easy for anyone to understand and to put to practice, what a legend!
Thanks
Cameraman: Legato Video next?? Sweet! I will make sure to get great closeups of the right hand!!” 😂
😂
😂
Sure lol
:takes close ups of the amp.
Totally agree!!!
I’m a straight ahead jazz player Guthrie but I commend you on beautifully explaining the mechanics of alternate picking. You dissected all of the most important mechanics and technique. And by the way, you’ve got some hands brother.
Let's do a video about alternate picking and cut to the fretting hand only during examples. *sigh*
Great video but damn.
John Morgan Hi John, this is an old video. I will put your idea to the team and have some focus on the picking hand. Thanks for watching.
+John Morgan Yeah I know what you mean. I have useless tablature which only shows me where to put my fretting hand....
+John Morgan Yes, it would've great if someone had clued the editing staff in on what this video's focus was. You'd think that they would check out, maybe...I don't know... THE TITTLE! Probably non guitar players.
I was expecting to see the picking hand the whole damn video haha
You wanna see GREAT videos of picking hand...check out Troy Grady's stuff. He's got the cool guitar-attachment camera.
I love the genuine way you explain this. You have a great way of teaching.
Please we need to see the right hand!!! The cameraman need to learn about the topic before taking the video.
G17AR Thanks for the feedback.
G17AR yeah man. at 7.00 u listen an ultra high speed picking and u see the left hand. this is stupid :P
+G17AR On top of this concept, you can strap a cellphone right above the strings, and onto the neck, to show an amazing angle. I've only seen this on one video but it really lets you see the picking hand.
+SYF_Gaming Search on youtube for a guy called Troy grady, he has a series aimed at pickmechanics and even designed a camera setup so you can see the picking hand in slow motion. He's had many great guitarists take part in his series aswell including steve morse, rustey cooley and michael angelo batio. I've never come across a more detailed look into alternate picking,sweep picking and general right hand mechanics than his series.
+Godspeed961 Seriously what the fuck were they thinking?!! "Let's stare at this hand that's not moving for 10 seconds whilst something incredible happens just out of view that you are watching this video to learn about".
I would listen to Anything - he has to say. This guy is Special. Tons of Great guitar players in this world, but G.G. is on Another Planet.
that pinky finger vibrato 9:24 wow guthrie u are true master well done sir well done
Hes the best technical teacher, everything is so logic
Somebody give a medal to the guy who filmed this video, he always recorded the left hand
I JUST started holding the pick like this yesterday and it felt awkward at first but I quickly acclimated to it.. and it DOES result in a nicer attack and bigger tone.... I was literally amazed!
Yehh everyone’s right about the editor but kudos to Guthrie for such a well explained tutorial. Such a humble dude!
Lesson on picking, angle of approach and slanting, they just film the left hand. Utter genius.
You might consider actually having the camera concentrate on the picking hand.... in an alternate picking video... Just a thought.
Dennis Alvey Thanks for the feedback Dennis, this is an old video and we focus on the picking hand in all our new videos! Thanks for watching.
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Only two years old... excuses. If you have Guthrie in the studio you don't make mistakes like that.
@@slipperysalmon Based on how young Guthrie looks on this video, there's no way this was only 2 years ago at the time of your comment. It's probably one from the vault which was only uploaded recently.
@@williamk5561 I was watching this clip back in 2010. Closer to 11 years old, If not older.
Been a super fan of Joe Satriani since the release of Surfing with the Alien ( went back and picked up Not of this Earth ) Joe has been my favorite all this time surpassing other greats like Vai Gilbert Freedman Malmsteen etc . Here comes Guthrie . Now this is the next step up . This guy is on a completely different level than anyone else . Truly Amazing
Jason Becker end Shawn Lane number one in the world...Joe Shi îs home...Vai same... Paul Gilbert It one the most fabulous guitarist in the world man
@@lucianmunteanu8751 my man
@@idk9637 👍👍🙏🎸🤗💯💯
This guys rules!! What a great teacher
It’s always amazing even only hearing his wisdom of words(music talking).
Superb guy
Fantastic, thank you! How lucky to get a beginner video from such a brilliant guitarist.♡♡♡
I love watching Guthrie, his style is like no other. Very cool!
Just throwing it out there, there is not cameraman to blame here. The video has 3 cameras simultaneously filming, one wide angle, one picking hand closeup, and one fretting hand close up. It's the editor who chooses which footage to play over the audio track and when. Blame the editor. Hard to believe they would hire an editor who knows nothing about guitar though.
Excellent lesson. Thank you so much for spending so much time on the pick, how to hold the pick, and movement of fingers versus wrist versus elbow. This is all extremely valuable information that is very rarely covered.
This is going to be my Start Lesson every day now...
Thank you, so much, Guthrie...
You are Really a Good hearted Musician...
The world needs more inspiration like this...Guitar Freaks here I come! Ha!
True!Greetings from Serbia!
"Grab that pointy thick pick". Genius.
Nice, I immediately played like Guthrie after watching this video
This video has helped me so much! Thanks Guthrie!
I like how guthrie thinks and speaks between his sentences through his guitar
Not only is he one of the best guitarists ever he is such an awesome British gentleman too.
He is Scottish
I'd love to hear this entire lesson with a clean, uncompressed electric, or a mic'ed acoustic. The super-compressed overdriven tone used here is kind of a hadicap because, if you hit a note softly the compression pushes it up, if you hit it extra hard the clipping limits it. I'm not for one second suggesting Master Govan isn't playing perfectly, I believe he is. I would just like to hear all the subtleties of his playing.
I would love to have a crash course with Guthrie for a week.
Just imagine the knowledge you would gain??
I really believe he is the greatest of all time.
What a genius. The rubber pen analogy. Brilliant
I honestly liked his teaching method. I tried finding more lessons by him, but came across other people on this channel. Gonna browse through the playlists again. Thanks for the lesson.
Being self taught, this video is extremely helpful. Guthrie is a Master!!!
Glad you think so!
Always interesting watching demonstration videos by Guthrie. He reminds me of a young Ian Anderson, Great player as well.
One other tip, don’t forget if you use extra light gauge strings and tune down, such as a half step, this can cause a similar problem to using a thinner pick. It can cause a lot of play in the string up and down. You may not realize the loose vertical movement of the string can make alternate picking harder. If you’re stuck at a certain speed, try heavier strings or another guitar that is setup for heavier strings with less vertical play.
I play 08 on my high E and tune down a half step and use thick picks. Really all you need is a lighter touch. For me, it's easier to play fast and clean with extra light gauge on the high strings because it actually forces you to have a lighter touch and restrict your movement so its more 'economical'.
@@riffsthatkill2180 I second this
As always a terrific teacher.
Best teacher, best guitarist. Love you guthriee
Thank you for uploading. He is my guitar hero, love to watch everything about Guhtrie.
The angled pick is my favorite way to play. The pick slips over the strings instead of catching, and the attack is a little wider and softer. Because the pick is not fighting the strings, the arm and wrist are more relaxed. Relaxed muscles move faster, rigid muscles are slower.
Picking lesson. 6:52 Tutor demonstrates wrist motion. Shows only left hand fretted on one note.
I suppose Lick Library is really good at making teaching videos.
I thank you revealing a weakness in my playing. Well done, Buddy!
Hi Guys, great guitarist , thanks for sharing.
The only recommendation is that if this is a Picking technique lesson, it would be useful to record he right hand instead of the left hand. Don't you think?
How to hold the picking will a great difference on your tone. Great video
He is so right. It feels better to pick at an angle with your fingers locked. I was never sure until now that I was doing it right
Editor did a great job.. marvelous..
Great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and knowledge. Had the privilege of seeing you in Durban, South Africa. Virtuoso of note!! (pun intended!!) :)
excellent demonstration , i could learn from him fast
Thank you very much for your generous service❤
Loving the smirk when ya mentioned mandolin players!
“The harder you hit it, the more like Paul Gilbert it sounds”
Targeting is a helpful idea, thanks
Yeah man, focus on the left hand while trying to recording alternate picking lesson. Great job!
very useful and detailed lesson!
Nice lesson man ! You look like a very young Ian Anderson - Cheers ~
that was some nice funk work !
Does the source material for this video still exist? Because the world would much benefit for having the same video but edited mostly from the angle shown at 2:45
Jazz III baby! My pick of choice :)
+RolanTHUNDER Hey It's a great pick for sure. I used it for almost 10 years. I have since moved to a pick made by Gravity called the "sunrise". Give it a try you may be glad you did. I would say the main bonus is added articulation and slight treble/ pick attack response.
Matt Heath Sounds interesting man, would love to give it a try!
+RolanTHUNDER gravitypicks.com/ Another great option is besides being able to choose gauge (1,2,3mm) you can also choose the picks size (mini, bigmini, standard and xl)also you can choose grip holes in the center of the pick (or none) and the finish of the edge of the pick polished or matte finish.
Matt Heath Thanks for the link and info :)
Great picks, but I wish they had a beveled tip ala the Petrucci picks. I love Delrin 1.5mm, which have beveled edges.
thick hard picks rule loving the new JD maxi grips
One of the best lessons ever period.
Excelent demonstration !
This is amaaaaaazing!
If y'all would stop whining about every little thing and just listen to the guy, you'll learn the technique. Guthrie is an excellent teacher and he explains everything in a way anyone can understand.
Not entirely about alternate picking, but still an excellent instructional video that explains a lot about picking.
You have to love the way this hero speaks.
I found this video VERY informative! I'm sure most of you know the foundation of alternate picking - It's Up&Down strokes - for every note. Camera man did fuckup though, but I understood the message very clearly.
Good lesson. Thanks for the clear explanations and smart tricks
Please enjoy this great lesson. Take what you need and don’t blame anyone 😂
Thank you licklibrary
What an incredibly likable guy
Mr Govan...I just saw a video with Rick Beato and I ask for your forgiveness for not being aware of your amazing skills until just recently.
Where have I been???
Wow...I'm in my mid 60's and grew up with the classic guitarist and played guitar until recently. It's a good thing because after watching you sir I would have laid it down and set it on fire as I walked away...LOL.
I'm going to be like a sponge and soaking up all your previous tracks and pass this along to my son who is learning to play.
I would love to know who influenced you with your guitar playing?
You are unique and a blend of so many styles and it's refreshing to hear.
Thank you so much and you have a new fan...
Great video! Thank you!
How long does it take a beginner/intermediate guitarist to master the super speed of the 6 notes on the G-Sting, at 9:45? Weeks? Years? Look at the magic fingers zinging at 9:57 - 10:02.
Speed itself can be achieved pretty quickly, then very clean with no buzzing strings like he states at the beginning... a few years.
this great pick tech video thanks for sharing.
When playing with a clean tone how do make my rhythm sections not make a *clank* sound when using a thicker more rigid guitar pick?
GG is a warlock. Very few players have the abilities this dude has.
Awesome lesson. Guthrie is such a great teacher! It's just a shame that there's no camera focused on the picking hand as it kind of ruins the entire point of this lesson when we can' t study the way he's picking those licks.
Thank you, Guthrie Govan!
I love this guy!! Even if he was a shit player, he's just a nice guy. Personality goes a long way.
He really is a phenom. player.
Him and Rick Graham are tops!!
Love how that PRS likes to scream. Nice.
I notice I’m horrible at any picking technique I’ve never really focused on my picking I mainly just downpick and economy picking but those are things I need to work on, that and working my fretting hand fingers out especially my pinky and ring finger, they are weak so I can’t play as fast as I would like. And is it normal to have sore fingers after practicing a lot with my fretting hand?
Solid gold quote at 3:03 when discussing pick angle. "They're both valid, and I think it beats buying pedals."
I enjoy pedals like a lot of people, but he's dead-on.
wonderful information thank you
Personally, I use jasper stone heavy picks. They slide nicely through the strings and stick naturally to the fingers.
Great! man the part of the 3 position crossing string picking, that´s key stuff, Great great.
Guthrie,
At around 12:18 in the video, you mention some will find it easier to start on the down stroke rather than an upstroke or vice versa. Can you do it equally well starting on the upstroke as well as the down stroke? I am sure you can but what about your students? Should they know how to start on either stroke and make both sound equally well? You are a great guitarist and thank you for this lesson.
Regards,
David D
I probably misunderstood your question, but yes, your upstrokes can be just as good as your down strokes. It's just a matter of which one you like better: "Inside String Picking" or "Outside String Picking"
Also, to know which one to start on, you just do what is ever comfortable.
Hope I could help! :)
Thx Guthrie . Excellent lesson.
Thanks for sharing!
I have some Dunlop jazz 3 picks which may work well. What do you folks think?
Hell yeah man, great overview of everything...😎🎸🤘
Guthrie Govan: World Class!!! The Producer: maybe thinking about for the future: producing a video on Alternate Picking showing the fretboard-hand is not really helpful...Especially the exercises with the sequences on one string and the string-change-exercises would be more helpful, if the students could see, how Guthrie Govan manages the string-change and if he uses forearm-motion or palmmotion. What a pity to miss such a chance :-( Nevertheless thank you Guthrie Govan for your insights.
Translate: use dunlop jazz III!
As far as I know Guthrie uses Red Bear picks nowadays, his signature one is a steal at only $35 ...per pick!
But it's nothing compared to others like Blue Chip, there you can spend up to 75 bucks (or more?) for one single pick!
good price hahahah ceap!
Of course these things do not wear out as regular picks but I'm not sure if they last as long as it would take to play through 50 JazzIII ...I'd probably loose it before ; )
11:17 Mother.