Tremolo Picking for Beginners (Metal Guitar Lesson with Exercises)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @Dreamcancel696
    @Dreamcancel696 Год назад +61

    I love this channel! No boring stuff.. just “this is how you metal”

  • @Darkvibration
    @Darkvibration Год назад +287

    Just a word of warning: If you use an aggressive style you will end up with tendonitis, as I did. Now I'm working on a relaxed technique.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +43

      That's a great point!

    • @tylercoltonwpg
      @tylercoltonwpg Год назад +2

      Luckily tendonitis is pretty easy to self treat

    • @Darsh_DG
      @Darsh_DG Год назад +44

      ​@tylercoltonwpg mate my tendinitis took more than one nd a half year to heal... i couldn't play guitar for at least 3 years ... dont talk abt stuff you seemingly don't know enough about .... tendinitis is one of the worst thing a guitarist can get

    • @daynemin
      @daynemin Год назад +3

      Yep tendonitis is just an inflammation and will heal in a week with some rest. More so tendinosis is a misaligned restructuring of the tendon fibres. It needs a careful rehab. Too little exercise won't heal it; too much and it starts over again.

    • @BoGuest2571
      @BoGuest2571 Год назад +13

      @@daynemin you’ve clearly never had a real case of tendinitis…no one with real tendinitis heals in a week…it takes months, up to a year or in some cases longer and you constantly have to adjust your technique and be hyper vigilant to it or it comes back. I fuckin wish it was that easy, it’s literally heartbreaking

  • @kayespedal10
    @kayespedal10 Год назад +104

    Wow, I did exercise one. I learned it neatly. This is my first riff.
    Thank you. You just made my night. I gained some much needed confidence.

  • @EmperorZB
    @EmperorZB 7 месяцев назад +7

    Bro the wrist advice helps so much. I was getting so frustrated these last couple of days and now my tremolo picking doesn't sound completely terrible. Tysm!!

  • @Poemwriter_Angelo
    @Poemwriter_Angelo 6 месяцев назад +13

    amazing, seems helpfull for black metal riffs

  • @ryanpatrick3567
    @ryanpatrick3567 Год назад +25

    Love this video. As someone who gets super discouraged when the “right way” doesn’t feel right, your laid back approach is inspiring. Subscribed

  • @francot.83
    @francot.83 5 месяцев назад +3

    idk if you're gonna read this comment but i do want to really thank you for this great video. it really helped me A LOT in matter of seconds.

  • @SadisticSadistOfficial
    @SadisticSadistOfficial 7 месяцев назад +8

    I use the typical pick grip technique but thanks for sharing where you rest your pinky. Next time I practice trem picking, I’ll do that. Thank you 🤘🏻

  • @xdanny.__
    @xdanny.__ Год назад +12

    I hold the pick the same way as you, thank you for all of your words about the fact that everyone has their own way! My friends told me it's not good and that I can't do some things in this way and i got sad, but I feel happy about your words! Thank you again, i needed this and you got my follow!♥️

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +5

      Thank you...yes, the best way is always going to be the way that's best for you, and discovering that is part of our journey

  • @IceT-in6xs
    @IceT-in6xs 7 месяцев назад +10

    Came here to learn how to play tremolo; ended up getting life advice along with it. 😅
    Really cool video, thanks for making things so simple.

  • @sk_lxr2920
    @sk_lxr2920 Год назад +8

    I've been going through picking exercises from other channels for a while, and while they do help to build new skills, your approach to this topic was the most useful.
    Hearing you talk at the beginning was enough to motivate me back into the mindset that I'm learning and that's why I don't sound like those guys that play two minute solos every time they explain something to "demonstrate". Your exercises were a lot of fun, too! Gave me a confidence boost and also challenged me.
    Thank you so much, Jason! :))

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +1

      Awesome to hear this and thank you 🙏🏻🤘

  • @BM5556
    @BM5556 Год назад +8

    thx, im struggling with this one, but those exercises will sure help

  • @angkari7244
    @angkari7244 5 месяцев назад +1

    I like that Jason is well informed of rock guitar music history. A wise man

  • @hilltroneye
    @hilltroneye Год назад +13

    Thank you for all your work on this channel, to help people like me have joy of learning guitar playing. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 Thanks

  • @luciasiskova6503
    @luciasiskova6503 Год назад +13

    Thanks for this video,short,straight forward👍I need to work on my tremolo picking and these excercises are the best

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +1

      Gad this helped!
      Also, if you don’t have it already, be sure to get my free practice guide that I give to all my subs here: www.jasonstallworth.com/guitarist/

  • @travisbennett3332
    @travisbennett3332 Год назад +4

    thank you! Ive been struggling with keeping consistent pace cuz my arm likes to lock up. Ill def have to try out some new picks and holding styles that work for me. I realized how trapped in the box i can be! amazing video, Jason!

  • @livi1254
    @livi1254 Год назад +4

    I really love the way You said about finding own preferenses about technique ;D

  • @jasonstrom9283
    @jasonstrom9283 Год назад +4

    Awesome lil exercise keep them coming Jay !!!! Thanks

  • @jmhdsn
    @jmhdsn 2 месяца назад +1

    Appreciate this video and the practice sections. I've needed to work my picking speed up recently and this clicked for me for some reason or another.
    You have earned a like and subscribe, haha.

  • @ghostyboyofficial
    @ghostyboyofficial Месяц назад +1

    Thanks man this has helped me a lot :)) Also I really like your approach to the topic - really chill and easy to understand.
    Ps. I love your voice it just adds even more "relaxed" feeling to this video :))

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Месяц назад

      So great to hear this and appreciate the comment 🤘

  • @maurabbit
    @maurabbit Год назад +3

    You really rule Jason, thanks for all your videos, you are my favorite teacher dude, thaks so much.🤘

  • @miketaylor5141
    @miketaylor5141 Год назад +5

    Sweet! Like all your other instruction vids, very useful and well explained. Thanks for your efforts! The courses and videos are amazing!

  • @toxicmartoc
    @toxicmartoc Год назад +5

    Good video Jason, the exercises are really effective, thanks.

  • @robbah9939
    @robbah9939 Год назад +11

    As always, you bring valuable tips and take your time to convey them. No BS just the good stuff, easily deliivered. Never change! Any new metal guitar courses on the horizon?

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +1

      Thank you. I am putting together a lead course soon! I also just helped Ken upgrade his Metal Music Theory course by adding some guitar parts (that was a free upgrade if you already have that course)

  • @nine9whitepony526
    @nine9whitepony526 7 месяцев назад +6

    Hey man, you mentioned that if we don't have a guitar in our hand go get one.
    I then asked myself "when don't I have a guitar in my hand?" Haha.
    Great fucken video as always man. Keep rocking.

  • @Kamibandit
    @Kamibandit 4 месяца назад +1

    I’ve been a fan of almost every style of rap since I was in junior high, and it’s absolutely delightful to see all of these influences and artists I’ve idolized and loved from a young age finally given a technical breakdown. Obviously you’re not referencing Tech N9ne here but a lot of us hear it. Also was a fan of metal too. My dad hated metal and rap but he admitted that he loved the gallop and “stampede” moments in metal music i.e. “bun-bun-bun, bun-bun, bun-in-na-bun-in-a-bun-in-a-bun-in-a -- gap -- *insert all out, all instrument stampede in perfect unison & rhythm*”
    He was a jazz musician but he’d say “that takes a lot of talent & coordinating to sound so clean” lmao. I guess you’d call it the tremolo/unison portions of the song, but I’m not sure. Anyways, appreciate you dearly. Hope you keep riding that algorithm to proper notoriety. You deserve it.

  • @michaelj3959
    @michaelj3959 Год назад +1

    Hey Jason. I am not a "Metal Guy", per se. I grew on Sabbath, Deep Purple, Van Halen, AC/DC, Ozzy, Scorpions, UFO, Rush, Pink Floyd, Yes and many others in the late 60's,70's and 80's. So I am probably more of a hard rock kind a guy. But, you give a lot of good tips in your videos and I enjoy watching and learning from them. Keep up the good work!

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      Man, I like all of those bands, too. And those really laid the foundation for heavy metal and other sub-genres of metal

  • @leonjulca
    @leonjulca 10 месяцев назад +1

    Trying to learn six by all that remains. Thanks for the helpful video

  • @savethehumans7460
    @savethehumans7460 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the share Jason.

  • @jacksongatens2419
    @jacksongatens2419 Год назад +3

    I don’t even play that much metal but I’m learning this to get better at the Free Bird solo

  • @sebastian7494
    @sebastian7494 10 месяцев назад +1

    TY Jason! You're the best!🤘🏽

  • @scottfoster9690
    @scottfoster9690 Год назад +2

    I'm a super beginner and your videos have helped me alot jason thanks and keep making them. And by the way cool t shirt.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      Awesome to hear that!
      Also, if you don’t have it already, be sure to get my free practice guide that I give to all my subs here: www.jasonstallworth.com/guitarist/

  • @Mark-f7o
    @Mark-f7o Год назад +2

    G'day from Australia. Awesome job there mate. Just love that Ibanez RG.🤘😊

  • @joshuacrowe4571
    @joshuacrowe4571 7 месяцев назад +1

    Litterally pulled this up because im really rusty and the emphasis purely on how we all have weird ways of holding pics and stuff made me feel more confident lol

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  7 месяцев назад

      Glad this helped. Yeah, there's no right or wrong way...just the way that works best for you!

  • @SK-er3yd
    @SK-er3yd 4 месяца назад +1

    Ty my fav guitar teacher 🫡

  • @nickbeegle7612
    @nickbeegle7612 Год назад +2

    wonderful video!!!

  • @riffmansix1156
    @riffmansix1156 Год назад +2

    Very explanatory! Excellent video 🤘

  • @altnap
    @altnap 4 месяца назад +1

    "relax" that's all I needed lmfaoo thank you.

  • @Isthmus-b6g
    @Isthmus-b6g Месяц назад +1

    I tried these exercises on my cheap imitation Stratocaster with a cheap amp and it sounded so boring compared to this video, even though the notes and technique were identical.
    What do I need to do to get this awesome Metal Sound in this vid? A better amplifier, guitar, or adjust the guitar like installing new pickups?
    I never understood the appeal of Metal u til I saw these riffs. I love it now!

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Месяц назад

      Yeah it sounds like you need to change your setup. The best thing is to go to a local music store and play different guitars and amps.
      For guitars, you can't go wrong with ESP (or LTD), Jackson, and Ibanez.
      For amps, many like the Boss Katana or if you can get something like the 5150 Iconic 50 watt tube amp, those are great

    • @Isthmus-b6g
      @Isthmus-b6g Месяц назад

      Thanks for your reply! I’lol look into it.

  • @MalikethTheBlackBlade1
    @MalikethTheBlackBlade1 Год назад +4

    Any tips for tremolo picking double notes? A great example of what im talking about is Transilyvanian Hunger - Darkthrone.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      It's just being consistent with playing and practicing, and being patient with yourself

  • @davidsandoval3043
    @davidsandoval3043 Год назад +2

    Kick ass!!! Thanks!!

  • @nine9whitepony526
    @nine9whitepony526 7 месяцев назад

    Ps, great instructional. I'm normally not a big metal player although I do love listening to it. I decided I wanna explore more trem picking in my playing just to spice stuff up. Side note, I can play a handful of old Metallica songs but I alt pic EVERYTHING. I know Hatfield is all about the down strokes but let's face it, it sounds the same both ways. I don't think I'll put myself through the fast downstroke torture anytime soon haha

  • @wo0dy62
    @wo0dy62 Год назад

    Great stuff as always Jason

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      I certainly don't agree with him that sweeps are easy. The technique is an advanced one and it's proven to be more difficult to some than others. I'm not going to knock him for that; heck, maybe he had a bad day. We all have them and sometimes say things we don't mean if we're defending something (like an album where people are trashing our solos). So I get it, sort of.
      Could the solos have been better? Sure. But at the end of the day is it really as big of a deal and many are making it out to be?
      I think some folks are probably just tired of the constant criticism and 'experts' out there.
      I'd love to sit down with Kirk and just have a conversation with no agenda, not trying to prove or disprove anything but just see and hear where he was during those moments recording this album.

    • @wo0dy62
      @wo0dy62 Год назад

      @@jasonstallworth you must have been commenting on another post....still good job Jason)

  • @SCARTISSUE661
    @SCARTISSUE661 9 месяцев назад +1

    Not sure if youll ever see thus but just wanted to say THANK YOU! Between you and the guy The Art of Guitar, ive been getting insanely better in a matter if 3 months of barely getting my first guitar haha. Much love!🦾🔥

  • @phillybhatesme
    @phillybhatesme 8 месяцев назад +1

    Do you hold the pick differently when playing other techniques? I've always used just index and thumb for the pick, but the middle finger gives me a bit more strength and control over the tremolo. Do you find that you're switching grips for different parts of songs?

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  8 месяцев назад

      I hold my pick the same; it’s more of the natural direction that of picking that changes and have more on that here: ruclips.net/video/lP0ECoYQb-M/видео.htmlsi=2JeyCWoNiPwc8ow0

  • @aaroncicanese
    @aaroncicanese 9 месяцев назад +1

    I use Dunlop jazz 3s and been working on a technique where I mix wrist motion with up and down motion of my thumb and finger holding the pick, really improves flow for shredding, eg fast scale runs, or any real fast licks and shapes, arpeggios, sweep picking, I’m trying to incorporate it with trem picking although it’s not really feeling right so maybe for trem picking I’m just gonna use and focus on wrist motion, it’s weird tho sometimes. when I do my finger and thumb motion will creep in, which is a habit I don’t want to stick, my main goal it’s to just be able to trem pick consistently without fatigue in my forearm.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  9 месяцев назад

      I used the .88 for the past few years (.60 for decades before that) but lately have been using 1.5

    • @aaroncicanese
      @aaroncicanese 9 месяцев назад

      @@jasonstallworth I’m loving the 1.5s lately myself, I’m not the biggest fan of really thin flexible picks, imo they can hold you back, even though they make great picks to start off with as it makes alternating up and down individual strings easier, but having something more solid allows you to focus more on your physical motion and not so much the picks individual movement.

  • @pedrolantyer
    @pedrolantyer 8 месяцев назад

    Today I just had the weirdest experience in my 10 years as a guitarist, I picked up an lesson and found out that I already knew how to do it.

  • @cvmjar3619
    @cvmjar3619 6 месяцев назад +1

    I tend to lose ALOT of speed and rhythm when I go down to higher strings? Do you have any tips for this?

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  6 месяцев назад

      It’s just a matter of putting more time into that specific area of the fretboard. I do have a recent exercise that will help: ruclips.net/video/hCIuyvMN1Is/видео.htmlsi=QVCocqQJtBbYlv8w

  • @Alpot83
    @Alpot83 Год назад +1

    Nice tutorial 👍

  • @PENSHockey182
    @PENSHockey182 Месяц назад +1

    Hey! You hold the pick the same way a James Hetfield, nice!

  • @BillHesse
    @BillHesse Год назад +1

    The physical man’s picking. I use a 1.0-1.14mm ultex pick because it has the right level of attack without feeling like I’m plowing through the string. Also doesn’t dissolve from playing.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +1

      I’ve got some buddies that like those thicker picks and another buddy that plays out using super thin ones. I used .60 for most of my life but went to .88 several years ago

    • @BillHesse
      @BillHesse Год назад

      @@jasonstallworth I have some .88s around. I use them for standard tuning sometimes. They have a very classic feel to them.
      I like the Dunlop sharp picks so tend to go thicker as the tip holds up better. I also angle the pick too so it doesn’t give me too much resistance. The ultex has a nice attack on the strings I like. It’s all a system and you make choices based on how you feel comfortable as you say.

  • @matt8214
    @matt8214 Год назад +1

    Hi Jason and thank you for your wonderful channel. Is it wrong if i start picking in upstroke?

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +1

      It's not wrong but it may not feel as natural

    • @matt8214
      @matt8214 Год назад

      @@jasonstallworth thank you Jason! In exercise 2 if I start picking down it's difficult for me not to miss a stroke when i skip strings! 😭

    • @jakobjakob7189
      @jakobjakob7189 8 месяцев назад

      Try slowing it down and focus on playing it clean. Speed will come over time as you practice. It may sound counterintuitive, but this will actually help you to improve faster. Also you do want to be able to change strings both ways, as some riffs may force you too, or transitions between riffs may be really awkward if you have to switch. There are rare occasions though, where it's actually beneficial to start the other way around, for example with pinch harmonics, where you need to downstroke. So take that advice with a grain of salt.

  • @peterrobinson2244
    @peterrobinson2244 Год назад +1

    I have just started guitar playing metal in particular and having trouble finding individual stings without constantly having to look
    Any suggestions on practicing techniques?

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      There's really no special methods...it's just being consistent with playing and practicing and being patient with yourself

  • @TheTimeProphet
    @TheTimeProphet Год назад +4

    Can you in future tutorials tell us the BPM to play at. I would like to know what BPM you are playing. I have been practicing recently to EZ drummer at 150BPM and next week I will be practicing at 160BPM. I am slowly increasing my speed every week until I get to 200.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      Yep, the BPMs are in the every beginning of the each riff (granted, they only show for a couple seconds before the riff starts)

  • @briancastner8740
    @briancastner8740 2 месяца назад +1

    hi Jason, you are good i can't keep up

  • @shahfacekillah
    @shahfacekillah 7 месяцев назад +1

    Are you playing 8th notes in the exercises?

  • @fettugenie749
    @fettugenie749 9 месяцев назад +2

    BRO WE USE THE SAME PICK!!!!!

  • @oliventobi3072
    @oliventobi3072 Год назад +1

    This sounds so cool and heavy. Which amp do you use 🤘🤘

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      I just started using this: ruclips.net/video/LQ68ib-rpIs/видео.html

  • @noodle845
    @noodle845 Год назад +1

    Do you palm mute your trem picking or let it jangle? Black metal sounds jangly to me, I like that

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +1

      I have a very light off and on palm mute that I occasionally use to keep things tight. I have a more advanced black metal tremolo picking riff coming out tomorrow

  • @The_cgull
    @The_cgull Год назад +2

    Most agressive metal player ever (they're good people)

  • @oddoutdoors
    @oddoutdoors 20 дней назад +1

    Thicker picks do work better for metal. You have more control and precision. I use Dunlop 1mm's have for 2 decades. They're great for metal and last a while.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  19 дней назад

      Yeah, I actually went from .88 to 1.0 recently. I have a whole video on strings and picks I use here: ruclips.net/video/hNdBsMtylR4/видео.html

  • @brownpunk1794
    @brownpunk1794 Год назад +1

    So this is same as alt picking?🤔

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      It's the same. Tremolo picking is just a fancy word for fast alternate picking

  • @angmori172
    @angmori172 11 месяцев назад +7

    Black metal is just distorted surf rock

  • @blackandrej
    @blackandrej Год назад +1

    😢What strings are needed? I have hard ones, and it's not going well.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      There's no right or wrong answer; string gauge is a personal preference. Some like heavier strings. I prefer super lights

  • @yuckygore1867
    @yuckygore1867 Год назад +1

    I don't know if anyone else does this but when I play tremolo picking, I pick on the neck around 20th fret however my pick doesn't touch the fret board. If I am palm muting it I find myself picking closer to the bridge

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +1

      If it sounds good and it works for you, that's all that matters. Very interesting technique

  • @chinatosinthiti3076
    @chinatosinthiti3076 Год назад +1

    Hi Jason, thanks for the lesson. I see your name in Thai on your shirt, can you please tell me the story behind it? Greetings from Thailand

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +1

      สวัสดีครับ Yes, my wife is Thai. We plan to visit again this year in November. I have been studying the language for several years (I need to study more!)
      We are planing to spend time in Chiang Mai, Pak Chong, and Bangkok again.
      Have you lived there your entire life?

    • @chinatosinthiti3076
      @chinatosinthiti3076 Год назад +1

      @@jasonstallworth สวัสดีครับเจสัน have fun and enjoy learning Thai! I'm actually from Chiang Mai and been living there for about 80% of my life. I spent a few years in the States, Bangkok, and Krabi.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      @@chinatosinthiti3076 that’s cool. I’d like to connect with you. We’ve actually talked about moving there in a few years and curious to know what the music scene is like there. I also play live acoustic shows several times a week here and would be cool to continue doing that there

  • @ShelleyLevyMusic
    @ShelleyLevyMusic Год назад +1

    I would love to see a person do tremolo picking with their arm and not their wrist I’d be amazed

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      You have to go with the technique that works best for you. Everyone is a little different

  • @briandoster1237
    @briandoster1237 Год назад +1

    Why does my tremelo picking sound terrible, especially on the d string? There's an underlying ringing tone that follows no matter where I am on the neck. I have tried holding the pick different ways, aggressive, light, heavy picks, light, floating bridge, standard. Doesn't matter

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      First, get it out of your head that your tremolo picking sucks. Sometimes we can setup our own mental road blocks. Next, just dedicate a bit of focused practice on that one technique each day. It takes some longer than others but you will eventually nail it.

    • @briandoster1237
      @briandoster1237 Год назад

      Thanks Jason! You're my favorite guitar channel. I think palm muting is helping some. Just have to adjust my technique a little.

  • @werck09
    @werck09 Год назад +1

    I dig them all in 140 mode.

  • @bashmaster9392
    @bashmaster9392 Год назад +1

    metal picks is all i use

  • @JeffB-hf9rb
    @JeffB-hf9rb Год назад +1

    I got my picking style from Papa Het when I was 15 in 1994 so any other way seems weird to me lol

  • @EXT0RT98
    @EXT0RT98 Год назад +2

    No matter how much I try, I get stuck when moving up the string

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад +3

      I recommend practicing slow and allow yourself to gradually build speed

  • @bashmaster9392
    @bashmaster9392 Год назад +1

    less motion fast and not as exhausting

  • @verobernyanyi
    @verobernyanyi Год назад +1

    I use .46 🤫

  • @ChannelForty2
    @ChannelForty2 11 месяцев назад

    I've never seen anyone hold a pick like that. Pretty odd. Even when I'm picking that fast, just two fingers. Never put all this thought or anything into it, just did it. Best way to get really good is to find a truly awesome drummer and play with them, these videos just lead to over thinking and killing the "feel" of it all.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  11 месяцев назад +1

      I think you misunderstood the intent. This is not based on overthinking at all. It’s also not telling you how to hold your pick. I simply share what works for me. My method may help some, and that’s the intent. Even if it doesn’t it may give folks ideas to find what works for them. So you must have missed that part of the video although I’m extremely clear

  • @istillsuckatguitar
    @istillsuckatguitar Год назад +1

    Awesome. Thanks.

    • @jasonstallworth
      @jasonstallworth  Год назад

      Glad this helped...I have a more advanced tremolo picking lesson coming out tomorrow.

  • @jacobtallen
    @jacobtallen Год назад +1

    weirdly I'm watching this to be able to play a blur song