"I must warn you though, if you do use percussion on your acoustic guitar there is a danger that you might seriously impress the people that are listening" Hah! Love it. great videos man.
Hey Gareth! since it's the Teacher's Day here in India (september 5th), I thought maybe I should thank you for uploading such great videos for people like me to learn to play the guitar. Thank you for you efforts! You teach it real good!
I have been trying to figure out how to do this correctly for a while now. Thanks to you I can now do it. I can't thank you more. Actually I can thank you more. I will be sending you some $$ for the winter solstice holiday. You are a big reason my guitar playing has improved lately. Thanks again, so much!
I'm usually too impatient to listen to guitar tutorials on youtube because they involve way too much talking but little practicing.. but you made a perfect tutorial which makes me concentrate and eager to follow it to the end. Thank you so much!
whoa. This is like super great lesson. Extremely well organized and executed. I'm an advanced beginner, following lot of YT instructors, and this is one of the best efforts. Thank you.
Gareth, love your lessons. They are truly inspiring. I decided that sitting round playing the PlayStation is not a productive use of my spare time, so I sold it on Friday, bought a new guitar yesterday, and am now determined to work through your tutorials (half way through Wonderful Tonight, and its going well). My new found love of the guitar is down to you and your vids, so thank you so much.
A BIG thank you for sharing this video with folks like me who are after 40s and just try to learn how to play guitar. Your explanation is at a nice pace and more importantly clear. That makes learning enjoyable and so easy to follow through the exercises.
this is exactly what i've been looking for you explain the slap perfectly! better than anyone, can't wait to finish the series and master this techniqe! thankyou!
I subscribed to your channel years ago whenI first started playing, and came across your thumb slapping technique.I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your talent with me man. You’ve inspired Garett, and I am sure there are others you have inspired as well. God bless you brother. Keep creating,
I know its been years since this has been posted but thank you for keeping it up! I just finished part 1 and will practice a bit more before moving onto part 2. I love this style of playing and I can actually understand your explanations which is amazing! lol. I look forward to learning more - thank you!! :)
rock on dude, i usually have to force myself to endure u-toob lessons, but yours are to the point. u speak clearly, dont repeat urself, multiple windows to allow visual comparison, and u keep the info u teach in order, instead of bouncing around confusingly. keep it up bro, i am impressed and relieved with your sharing of knowledge. Thank You! may your generosity find its way back to u, and may ur students never forget their teachings. best of luck to u friend
The best tutorial there is on slap technique. Other just tell u to do this and that But your lessons are well organized it begins with the basics then the degree of difficulty gradually increases as the lesson progresses.The approach is clinical.Thanks a lot. All the best. Hope there wiill be more of this kind or manner of teaching.
I think I Just noticed, after sometime I watch this video, that you are using a thumb Pick. I never found one which I can use for more then 5 min. Yours however has a pleasant sound, and it looks so light that I am not even sure you are actually using one. So hopefully it will not make me feel clumsy and invasive when I use it. Would you please tell me where can I get a few of the ones you are using? Thank you sooo much. 😊❤
great lesson man! Been playing guitar for amost 14 years and ive just now started trying to get this technique down. best lesson on this ive seen so far on youtube. Thank you for the help man
His face at 14:35 is super funny like "ya got it?" But for real this video was so helpful. I never really knew how to do this and now I do! Going to practice these exercises tons! Thanks so so much! Great teacher.
YES, thank you for going through this technique thoroughly, I've really been struggling with learning this slap... And side note, I did not expect you to say "seriously impress your friends", made me smile :3
You are a phenominal guitarist and I really appreciate you doing these technique tutorials for some of the newer guitarists to get up to speed. I personally didn't need this video, but it's always good to learn new exercises. However, watching this video made me think of getting back down to the basic roots of guitar. I was thinking (just a thoughtful suggestion), maybe you could start talking a little more about music theory in future videos? Not neccessarily half hour lectures on the subject.. but more like a scale of the day kind of series at the end of each video? Or maybe talk a little more about chord structure? I'm not sure if you read all of these comments, but it was just a little for thought. Thank You, Gareth!
hey dude, your video's are great, and exercises like these are so useful for beginner players like myself. please keep up the great content as you're a huge help and a very thorough well thought out tutorial maker !:)
Thanks Bro...... I am Really interesting with your tutorial so that each times I visit to your channel for practice play fingerstyle guitar....I will wait your others tutorials, Respect to you and may My Lord Bless You
When a note and a strike need to be played at the same time what I do is catch the string for the note with my finger then when i rotate my wrist to slap i just pluck the string. It was a very awkward movement to get used to but once you nail it its like everything else. Hope this helped.
Thank you so much for this video. I know, it's pretty old now, but I always wanted to learn this technique. I just didn't know how to search for it as I didn't even know how it's called...;D
"I must warn you though, if you do use percussion on your acoustic guitar there is a danger that you might seriously impress the people that are listening"
Hah! Love it. great videos man.
lol
2years ago, then 1year. Now its gonna be another one, then the next person shall comment next year
made my day
Hippity Hoppitus Oh yes! I’m so excited to reply to this after a year!
Madimark MP2 yeee
Lesson actually starts at 05:08 - just a short link for your pleasure :)
karli34 luv u loads,u saved my life
karli34 you saved my poor soul...I thank you
Thanks
Thanks for the info 😂😂
karli34 I needed this 😂
Thank you
Hey Gareth!
since it's the Teacher's Day here in India (september 5th), I thought maybe I should thank you for uploading such great videos for people like me to learn to play the guitar.
Thank you for you efforts!
You teach it real good!
ur so nice
He really is doing a great job
I have been trying to figure out how to do this correctly for a while now. Thanks to you I can now do it. I can't thank you more. Actually I can thank you more. I will be sending you some $$ for the winter solstice holiday. You are a big reason my guitar playing has improved lately. Thanks again, so much!
I'm usually too impatient to listen to guitar tutorials on youtube because they involve way too much talking but little practicing.. but you made a perfect tutorial which makes me concentrate and eager to follow it to the end. Thank you so much!
whoa. This is like super great lesson. Extremely well organized and executed. I'm an advanced beginner, following lot of YT instructors, and this is one of the best efforts. Thank you.
Gareth, love your lessons. They are truly inspiring. I decided that sitting round playing the PlayStation is not a productive use of my spare time, so I sold it on Friday, bought a new guitar yesterday, and am now determined to work through your tutorials (half way through Wonderful Tonight, and its going well). My new found love of the guitar is down to you and your vids, so thank you so much.
I agree I traded years ago
You deserve more subscribers!!!
You share lessons and teaches guitar in a very systematic way and most of all, lessons are free. Wish you luck man
What an amazing tutorial! You're a great teacher.
I love the explanation with the pivoting middle finger -- after dozens of other videos, I finally understand how slapping works. Thanks man!
A BIG thank you for sharing this video with folks like me who are after 40s and just try to learn how to play guitar. Your explanation is at a nice pace and more importantly clear. That makes learning enjoyable and so easy to follow through the exercises.
this is exactly what i've been looking for you explain the slap perfectly! better than anyone, can't wait to finish the series and master this techniqe! thankyou!
You welcome. Enjoy !
Brilliant video dude I struggle using the percussive slap technique this video is just what I need,thanks............
1:18! Like a BOSS! This guy is just too good!
I subscribed to your channel years ago whenI first started playing, and came across your thumb slapping technique.I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your talent with me man. You’ve inspired Garett, and I am sure there are others you have inspired as well. God bless you brother. Keep creating,
You're going to make all the live guitar teachers go outta business haha!
I know its been years since this has been posted but thank you for keeping it up! I just finished part 1 and will practice a bit more before moving onto part 2. I love this style of playing and I can actually understand your explanations which is amazing! lol. I look forward to learning more - thank you!! :)
This is one of the best tutorials on Percussive Slap Technique. Well done.
nice lesson, nice angle and editing... very clearly. thanks bro :)
rock on dude, i usually have to force myself to endure u-toob lessons, but yours are to the point. u speak clearly, dont repeat urself, multiple windows to allow visual comparison, and u keep the info u teach in order, instead of bouncing around confusingly. keep it up bro, i am impressed and relieved with your sharing of knowledge. Thank You! may your generosity find its way back to u, and may ur students never forget their teachings. best of luck to u friend
The most clear, step by step explanation I’ve seen! Thank you!!
I've been struggling to learn percussive technique for a long time. This lesson is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
The best tutorial there is on slap technique. Other just tell u to do this and that But your lessons are well organized it begins with the basics then the degree of difficulty gradually increases as the lesson progresses.The approach is clinical.Thanks a lot. All the best. Hope there wiill be more of this kind or manner of teaching.
I love that your inlays show up in that intro. That effect looks really cool to me.
I have trouble plucking notes while slapping
Same with me
Same here dude
You ll get better
Listen to the sound first then try .
And do tooooooo slowly .
You will get more comfortable as you practice. Keep it up
one of the best lessons I've seen on RUclips. Five stars.
I think I Just noticed, after sometime I watch this video, that you are using a thumb Pick. I never found one which I can use for more then 5 min.
Yours however has a pleasant sound, and it looks so light that I am not even sure you are actually using one. So hopefully it will not make me feel clumsy and invasive when I use it. Would you please tell me where can I get a few of the ones you are using? Thank you sooo much. 😊❤
I've tried a few lessons, but this is the first time I got somewhere with it. Subscribed!
Honestly the most useful guitar lessons on youtube. Tysm
great lesson man! Been playing guitar for amost 14 years and ive just now started trying to get this technique down. best lesson on this ive seen so far on youtube. Thank you for the help man
So glad you are expanding! Hope this series gets to four parts!
His face at 14:35 is super funny like "ya got it?"
But for real this video was so helpful. I never really knew how to do this and now I do! Going to practice these exercises tons! Thanks so so much! Great teacher.
2022 and still so valid and the best out there...thanks mate for this
Bro i really support you because all your lessons are free..and i appreciate it
The lesson itself is meditative. Well done.
Every day I get on your chanell and look at diffrent things and I catch on super fast Of the things your a awesome teacher
YES, thank you for going through this technique thoroughly, I've really been struggling with learning this slap... And side note, I did not expect you to say "seriously impress your friends", made me smile :3
Thanks.....I've always skipped songs that use this technique, it's really cool to be able to start from the basics!
1:12 you have a good sense of humor, I laugh. 😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing your ideas! 👏👏👏
Thank you!! I've been wanting to learn percussive techniques for a while now. Excited for these videos!!!
Totally great lesson. Thas exactly what I needed. Thank You from the bottom of my heart !
Have been waiting for this, I also love the intro
You are a phenominal guitarist and I really appreciate you doing these technique tutorials for some of the newer guitarists to get up to speed. I personally didn't need this video, but it's always good to learn new exercises. However, watching this video made me think of getting back down to the basic roots of guitar. I was thinking (just a thoughtful suggestion), maybe you could start talking a little more about music theory in future videos? Not neccessarily half hour lectures on the subject.. but more like a scale of the day kind of series at the end of each video? Or maybe talk a little more about chord structure? I'm not sure if you read all of these comments, but it was just a little for thought. Thank You, Gareth!
hey dude, your video's are great, and exercises like these are so useful for beginner players like myself. please keep up the great content as you're a huge help and a very thorough well thought out tutorial maker !:)
Gareth, you star! Thanks so much for doing these, they are such a useful resource.
wonderful complete tutorials with the last two parts to exercise and develop the technic ! so helpful and very well done ! thx a lot !!!!!
I feel like ive gotten so much better mate, thank you.
Dziękuję za wyczerpujące temat lekcje. Masz talent dydaktyczny, no i filmy są zrobione profesjonalnie . Pozdrawiam !!!!
Best channel ever. Epic. Thanks brother. Regards from Argentina
I'm trying to learn how to slap WHILE playing a melody at the same time, not in between notes. But great video anyway.
Did you find any videos on how to do that?
@@120sygte Yes, try searching "John Mayer slap technique."
If I remember correctly, a video by Paul Davids helped me the most.
This is an excellent tutorial. Thanks Gareth
That intro was one of the coolest things ive ever seen
Seeing your videos gives me nostalgia ❤️
Exactly what I needed. Thanks, Gareth.
Thank you Gareth.That was so practical...
Most solid and easy to understand lesson!!!
Extremely amazing!!!!! Saved this to my videos to practice!!! Thank you
Amazing lesson! Thanks! Please could you do a tutorial on the intro music?
What is the song called?
Having played my guitar for many years, only now can i do this. Thanks a lot.
Thanks so much for this lesson. Now, I've gotten it. You're the best!
Thanks Bro...... I am Really interesting with your tutorial so that each times I visit to your channel for practice play fingerstyle guitar....I will wait your others tutorials, Respect to you and may My Lord Bless You
Very nice lesson and very good video quality, that's for free. Really appreciate your lesson!!!.
I just discovered your channel... God where have you been all my life! Haha best lessons ever!!!!
I'm so excited that I found this video, I got the hang of it right after doing all the exercises following you~!~!
This is some really good stuff, well thought out lesson. Thanks a bunch Gareth!
Thank you ... you are a fantastic teacher and all this for three very much appreciated💕
Thank you so much for your lessons, I keep learning every day that's a real pleasure thanks for that !
This was extremely helpful, thank you very much.
That intro is magnificiently awesome. Thanks for ur vids gareth! Time to impress some girls!
Awesome as allways Gareth!! 😊
Mate your videos are just great - more power to you and many many thanks
So excited for this series
Yes thank you for sharing slap technique on acoustic I still learning.
Thanks for helping me practice new style
You're an incredible teacher
Finally learnt this. Thank you so much.
I'll definitely look into supporting you via Patreon !
wonderful work very helpful and great to make progress : thanks for all your work and sharing !
Awesome lessons and awesome technique, thanks!
sick lesson, thanks so much for sharing all these knowledge with us.
The greatest video honestly thanks so much for the video
you are the best guitar teacher ever!!!:]
Took me a bit but finally got it! Very helpful video, waiting for Part 2! :DD
Thankyou for this awesome lesson Gareth!
Thanks so much for making these. I was wondering if you could re-upload the other parts because I can't find them.
Thank you a lot, great tutorial. Now I'm able to do it correctly.
Damn! Soo good...one of the Best teacher on RUclips. Keep upnthe good job brother... More of this please.
Hi Gareth you know i have been waiting for this good lesson cheers malc
Great video, you're good at this :)! And that intro track is awesome 👌
Thank you so much. I was struggling so much!!!
Thank you for the nice lesson sir. Is it possible for you to teach that wonderful jam at the beginning of this video please? Sounds too good!
what if X and note are played at the same time?
afif I also have no idea how to play that too
When a note and a strike need to be played at the same time what I do is catch the string for the note with my finger then when i rotate my wrist to slap i just pluck the string. It was a very awkward movement to get used to but once you nail it its like everything else. Hope this helped.
Great advice, just 2 years late hahah
+Martin Makariev yea hopefully it helps someone else lol
@@briandygert7491 yes but sometimes you hit the string below it too
Thank you veey much. I can learn many techniques because this channel
Thank you so much for your videos ! you're AWESOME !!
You're doing good work. Thank you.
I can't find the second part of this series Gareth!
I hope you look into it and fix it! Lots of love from Iceland.
You're such an inspiration!
Neither do I... Cannot find the other parts of the lesson, please help!
Thank God for this video!! I soo needed it.
Wow,
THaNKS,
that was very nicely done Mr. Gareth..!!
Here's to Many MoRE....!!
Cheers from Kanada..!!
PS
Goliath.. nice,
sounds bit like Gareth.. ;-)
You are a genius dude.
Great Job Mate Thank you ! really helped me ;) big respect
Thank you so much for this video. I know, it's pretty old now, but I always wanted to learn this technique. I just didn't know how to search for it as I didn't even know how it's called...;D
Very cool intro and also thanks for another great tutorial!