A lot of the tips focus on lead playing but I can’t emphasise enough how spending time (a lot of time) on rhythm playing will pay dividends. Learn to play full songs from start to finish, focussing on being tight with the rhythm section and articulating each riff/section clearly. It’s the cornerstone of any band situation and will make you a better lead player as well!
I think one of the most valuable things a new guitar player can understand is the importance of learning music theory and how to apply it to the fretboard. Learning the caged system, major and minor triads, what chords are diatonic to both major and minor keys, intervals, etc. perhaps not immediately appealing to a beginner, but such a good way to have an understanding of the fretboard. I can see that Pete has a very good understanding of these things from the choices he makes in improvising. To me it almost seems sometimes that this information is an insider secret, the golden goose of guitar playing. For me it has taken a long times (decades) to get to the point where I am excited to learn this stuff, I feel like I am at the beginning of the journey. Its so incredibly worthwhile.
in all the years that I follow the Andertons store in my humble opinion this was a different video!!! that shows a little of your personality, and it will certainly serve as an excellent example for many who are wanting to start playing, me standing applauding, a "clean" video no effect no distortion etc Congratulations a production grade A for you guys Whew, greetings from Portugal❤🎉 THX....
A tip from me: Keep your guitar in reach. Leave the guitar plugged in, on a stand instead of in its case, and just tune it regularly. If all you need to do to start practicing is grab the guitar off its stand and turn the amp on, you're *way* more likely to actually do it than if you have to get it out of its case, plug it in, tune up, et cetera.
Been following Andertons since 2014-2015 ish. It's insane how good Lee has become! I remember I time where Lee was kinda so-so, but not he plays with this amazing feel and always seems to know what licks to play in a solo. Really inspiring!
I always tell younger musicians that the times in my life when I have progressed the most as a musician in the shortest period of time have been those times when I have been thrown into situations playing with people with whom I have never before played, or in styles to which I do not naturally gravitate. Try not to be afraid of playing with musicians who are "better" than you or more experienced than you. Music is not a competition. I often run into this when I want to play with other musicians, and when they find out I've been gigging with my band for 20 years, they seem to feel that they aren't good enough to play with me. I'm not asking them to play with me because I need them to be at the same level as me, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of sharing my knowledge and experiences with others to help them grow as musicians. Plus, you can always learn something new, even if you are an accomplished or experienced player, especially if you are playing with other musicians substantially younger or older than yourself, because musical tastes and styles change with the decades. So, yes to all these things! Metronome, looper, backing tracks, play with others, play music you actually like, play in unfamiliar situations, and play often (but if it starts to hurt, stop and take a day or two off to recover and heal). I will also add, use a tuner. Pitch is just as important as time.
without doubt the best way to get better quicker. I still remember the first time i ever played in a band situation and afterwards i felt like a different player. Play as often as possible and never disregard any style at all.....ever. the more types of playing you hear the better you will be. Spot on comment Gemma
I'd like to add something on to this, and that is to listen to your own playing. Whether that be in the moment or recording yourself and analysing it afterwards. It really helps to be aware of what it is you're playing, and not just mindlessly playing .
The most beneficial habit I have found is singing along with everything that I play, including notes in chords. It engages my mind to think of sounds instead of fingers. It also makes one think ahead and learn the harmonies and voice leading. Paul Chambers and John Pizzarelli and many other pros sing along with their solos. Also a great habit is to tap your foot.
Totally agree that making bands and playing with people is what it's all about. Right from the first week me and my friends got instruments, everyone would play with everyone, to learn and to have a good time, punk was the influence, pick it up and have a go 45 years on, I will still play with anyone who comes along. Throw out the computers and video games, I am so glad I grew up in the generation where a guitar, bass or drums was our entertainment. A guitar is for life, not just for christmas.
A drum, or drum & bass track, app is (IMO) far better than a metronome and cheaper than a looper. It lets a player, especially a new player, feel like they're playing music and not bored out of mind. It teaches you how to play in a group situation subconsciously. My Fender G-DEK came with a rhythm button that let me have different drum rhythms, add bass and change in tempo. More amps like the Katana, Catalyst, etc, should come with a feature like that.
the best bit of advice on this great video is when Pete says listen over the track and think like a Singer. that really resonated with me, its not all about constant runs without pausing, its making the guitar the vocal, with pauses to allow the chords to and melody to play out on its own, its playing the scale notes with phrasing like a singer would sing the lyrics softly, then raise up to a meaningful line etc. great advice Pete
I was in your wee shop today, came in for a mic, left with much more, including, bought Son a left handed bass, a very rare thing, he had never seen one before! normally just played a right handed one upside down, your staff very helpful. When buying a new mic, I done a mic shoot out with various, I brought my current e845 in, which is a super cardiod, great mic, but too narrow a cone, when also playing guitar, your guy very good, and I demonstrated the boss vocal floor unit for him!
God Bless You for this, Pete & Doug. I've come to the end of Book 3 of the Alfred's Basic Guitar Method and sort of don't know what to do next. This has given me ideas - Pentatonics + CAGED + Blues maybe. Brilliant - Happy Easter!
Mr. Pete I saw your video some time ago demonstrating the RC-10R loop station and it was enough for me to get one. It's been an excellent practice/creative tool that keeps it fun and inspiring!
I still use a Wittner Taktell Piccolo, because that’s what my dad used, back in the 1970s, so that’s what I started with, and it feels so analogue and nostalgic, now.
Thanks for this! As someone who is lost in learning the guitar, this really helped me understand the purpose of each practice activity and see how they're connected
I appreciate this. As an intermediate to advanced player, I think back on what I needed to hear early on and a lot of it was here. I think your point of listening to what’s playing and thinking of how to to bring your voice, so to speak, was a cool way to think of it. Also-to not waste time trying to be a certain player that you admire….it’ll never happen! and instead just hope that your love of these fantastic players somehow influences YOUR OWN SOUND. I just got into a 4 player band and it is incredibly great vs. sitting by myself playing covers to Bluetooth!
So good to hear a conversation from you guys about practicing! Such a great topic and awesome tips from Pete. Jump on your instrument and play (practice)! Repetition is our friend! So good to help people get better at the guitar. Thanks guys.
I think this is one of the best videos you've done in years. You've always been a balance of advanced and beginner, but this is quite possibly the most accessible video you've ever released. I'd get value from this today, and if I watched it 18 years ago when I first started. More of this!
Pete has credibility because he's been a pro musician for years. Lee has even more credibility because we've all seen him improve dramatically right before our eyes. Whatever he's done to get better (listen to Pete) is correct.
Many years ago there were two guitar buddies Jack Eubanks and Hoke Wells. Jack became a session guitarist and recorded many of the guitar leads on Alabama's first Album. Hoke Wells was offered a job to tour with the Mandrel Sisters but declined the offer choosing to stay with his family at home as his wife had health issues. I a 19 year old kid happened to ran into Hoke Wells and jammed with him in his mobile home for about 6 months giving him my Sunn PA system to pay for my stay. This guy was strictly a blues, Jazz, rockabilly and country guitarist. No gain or distortion coming from his amp. He played a 54 Strat two tone burst and a 58 Jazzmaster. He had a Fender Blackface amp but I don't remember the year. I learned a lot from that guy in a short period of time.
The one tip I have for ppl playing to backing tracks- learn the backing track. Once you know what chord is played at what time- it's much, much easier to create a lead line that follows the changes. Like Justin says- all the notes in the scale are equal- but some are more equal than others. Well, those that are "more equal" are almost always contained in the chord being played at that point in the song. So, if you know what chord is being played at any given time- you know what notes you should play at any given time. One more- if you find yourself trying to solo over a song that has lyrics, but you can't really come up with a melody- don't just noodle- learn the vocal melody. Paul Gilbert is a huge believer in this- does it constantly- and it really helps develop timing as well as your ear.
Good video. The BOSS Micro BR80 is a great practice tool. 8 track recording, MP3 player with ability to pitch shift and slow down/speed up, Metronomes, drums, effects. The only thing it lacks is a looper but you can set that up with one of the 8 tracks first if you want. Use it all the time with headphones so keeps the family happy too.
Great stuff guys. I agree: you can't get depressed if you watch guys like: Tommy Emmanuel or Guthrie Govan. Let them motivate and Inspire you to: practice, "move-the-needle" and make progress with your-own musical journey & playing.
I haven't actually practiced guitar in 20 years. I actually do all of my practicing in my head at work. Sounds weird but it works. I visualize my guitar parts and when I get to band rehearsal I can play stuff I couldn't the week before. Sounds weird I know but for me it works.
Glenn Gould did the same thing. He would read a piece of music and ruminate, then make a recording of it that was stellar, probably the best ever. He did not practice on piano that much, from what I have read about him. He was visualizing the music in his head constantly. He was the very best musician that I know about. He would always sing along while he played, but his singing was terrible and the engineers struggled to keep it off of the recording. He was smart - singing along with one's instrument is a great habit that many pros do.
LOVE the Sire that Lee is playing! I have that exact one, same color as well as the SSS Vintage version. I knew I recognized that neck immediately. They are such amazing guitars and amazing alternatives to a Fender.
The sound like yourself comment really reminds me of Guthrie. He can totally play and sound like other guitarists because he studied them all but, he uses everything in his tool belt together in a way that, to most experienced players, is pretty unmistakably Guthrie. A chameleon but, the amalgam of his abilities is insane and unique to him.
Transcribe+ is a great product for slowing down/speeding up tempo and for adjusting pitch. Only a few British pounds to run on iOS. You can load songs and backing tracks to play back.
Couldn't have said it better myself. All your tips were great. And it even brought me kind of back down to a better place. And sometimes we forget. And a lot of times we are our own worst critic A lot of my friends say dude you are ripping You are badass You're kicking ass You're incredible! But when I'm practicing in my room by myself I think I suck. But lately I have been getting inspired from some of the new pedals and equipment and different things to keep the inspiration levels up. You guys nailed this one! Thanks Lee and Pete.....
Thank you very much for this video I know a lot of times you guess basically do videos to promote gear that you sell in your store but actually really appreciated this video and it was entertaining and even though I'm not a beginner there is a couple of things that I found valuable here as an intermediate. Thanks again
All the way from Florida, this is a GLORIOUS lesson, the best you have ever done,, thank you, thank you!!! Talk more about the device you are using on the floor!,,
Try loading garage band and play to all the different beats. I use the drum tracks as a metronome. Do your exercises to a musical beat. And as Danish Pete says play with people. Try an open mic or something. Excellent tips my friends!
Lee and Pete do great vids and genuine guys and yes music is about fun, I’m self taught and sometimes wish I was professionally taught but then l wouldn’t be me plus having ADHD has given me my own identity and I’m happy with this plus l love creating,whether it’s correct from a professional approach, I don’t care, I enjoy being out the box of being like millions of you tubers without a style but a copy player. Be yourself and admire being in your world and play for fun 😊
Great video. I wasn't aware of the backing tracks they'd also made available, and it looks like there's a lot there to suit all tastes. So thank you for making this type of material available to us around the world. A credit to the industry
Cannot stress enough how important what Lee says at 7:38 about feeling any pain when doing stretching exercises, I stupidly ignored such pain and now have hand injury that is taking months to heal. 😞
This could be an idea for guest type video. Well known guitarists are give their tips, tricks and generally aspirational advice. To many single person RUclips videos where just the host is teaching and there’s no rapport with another player. Great video!
One more tip (which they sort of touched on) - learn to play to the song. What works for Motley Crue may not work so well for the Beatles, and vice versa. Learn how to tailor your playing to fit the song and the music you're playing, and you'll go a long way. Listen to Ringo Starr play drums for the Beatles - technically, he doesn't do much. But he's got feel for days, and he can keep time like nobody's business.
I'd turn the clock back in a heartbeat if I could be in the cellar again with my mates playing Sunshine of your Love, badly. I'd give up everything I have to relive those great times. All the guitars, effects, amps, knowledge doesn't compare to early gigs, arguments, lateness, laziness, drunkenness, girls, crappy cars breaking down, not bathing for three days straight and listening to 'Dark Side of the Moon' wondering how can write or be a part of something like that? ... and if I wear a headband, can I play like Mark Knopfler?
All great tips for building skill. Including when to stop! Had to pack my guitars up for 3 months, and I'm still recovering from my first case of tendonitis in my left elbow. Guess I figured I was immune after being a guitarist for over 20 years. Practice makes you realize perfect is overrated.
Yep, scales aren't very inviting, but if you play a song that resides in your chosen scale, it'll help you a lot more. You'll be looking at your tablature and your scales for similarities. Nirvana is almost always useful for a song that'll fit nicely into one scale or another.
And... This is a great video targeted at beginner level. How about some more for intermediates. One thing that I struggle with is soloing over chord changes. So, the song is in Em, moves to D and then Am. Matching your solo to the chords would be a great tutorial video!
My best advice is to spend more time practicing music than practicing songs. If you learn a song, you just know that song. If you learn the key, chords, and scales that make the song, you can play that song and thousands of others that are similar.
"Find people to play with" or "find a band" is a great suggestion... and a topic for its own video, how to find people to play with. Might not translate perfectly across cultures internationally, but something would be better than nothing.
One thing I learnt from Pete and from John Mayer is use the whole neck and all 6 strings. You paid for all those frets so don't just wear them out at 1-5 and 12-17!
Your own voice... A great tip I learned... BB King, as an example... Amazing blues player... Now go and watch a cover of a BB King song and see how someone got their own voice but still plays BB King songs. I choose BB King but anyone who get covered a lot will give you ideas of how YOU can find your own voice!
Challenge to Andertons! Get a zero-level willing to play guy, and make 2 weeks aparat simple lessons to show how much you can do id you really want to practice. And tabs for beginners to download :)
Re-Pete, the new Andertons looper?
They could re-name happy hour from landlord FX!
That's actually really good
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Very Good!!!
Another tip for newbies is to use your Tuner/Tuner pedal to help you figure out all the notes on your fretboard.
Holy crap, I’d never even considered that. That’s so obvious and yet so brilliant.
@@cyclethelock Indeed! +1 to that!
You can also see if you are bending by 1/2/3 semitones and actually hitting the note.
wow. thank you for this tip. I love you
Absolutely
This may be my favorite video you've done. Please make more like this.
I second that!
I was just about to say the same thing. So I'll third it!
Same here - invaluable stuff tbh
Yes please. You both has so much to offer. And each one of these videos make us even more loyal customers
I agree a great asset to the channel
A lot of the tips focus on lead playing but I can’t emphasise enough how spending time (a lot of time) on rhythm playing will pay dividends. Learn to play full songs from start to finish, focussing on being tight with the rhythm section and articulating each riff/section clearly.
It’s the cornerstone of any band situation and will make you a better lead player as well!
I think one of the most valuable things a new guitar player can understand is the importance of learning music theory and how to apply it to the fretboard. Learning the caged system, major and minor triads, what chords are diatonic to both major and minor keys, intervals, etc. perhaps not immediately appealing to a beginner, but such a good way to have an understanding of the fretboard. I can see that Pete has a very good understanding of these things from the choices he makes in improvising. To me it almost seems sometimes that this information is an insider secret, the golden goose of guitar playing. For me it has taken a long times (decades) to get to the point where I am excited to learn this stuff, I feel like I am at the beginning of the journey. Its so incredibly worthwhile.
in all the years that I follow the Andertons store in my humble opinion this was a different video!!! that shows a little of your personality, and it will certainly serve as an excellent example for many who are wanting to start playing, me standing applauding, a "clean" video no effect no distortion etc Congratulations a production grade A for you guys Whew, greetings from Portugal❤🎉
THX....
They have a whole series of videos like this that are dedicated purely to helping ppl learn to play- not to advertising pedals.
Agree big time! They do put out great content most of the time.
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A tip from me: Keep your guitar in reach. Leave the guitar plugged in, on a stand instead of in its case, and just tune it regularly. If all you need to do to start practicing is grab the guitar off its stand and turn the amp on, you're *way* more likely to actually do it than if you have to get it out of its case, plug it in, tune up, et cetera.
Been following Andertons since 2014-2015 ish. It's insane how good Lee has become! I remember I time where Lee was kinda so-so, but not he plays with this amazing feel and always seems to know what licks to play in a solo. Really inspiring!
One of the most important things to learn is when to play something and when not...timing is everything but "feel" is what makes us players
I always tell younger musicians that the times in my life when I have progressed the most as a musician in the shortest period of time have been those times when I have been thrown into situations playing with people with whom I have never before played, or in styles to which I do not naturally gravitate. Try not to be afraid of playing with musicians who are "better" than you or more experienced than you. Music is not a competition. I often run into this when I want to play with other musicians, and when they find out I've been gigging with my band for 20 years, they seem to feel that they aren't good enough to play with me. I'm not asking them to play with me because I need them to be at the same level as me, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of sharing my knowledge and experiences with others to help them grow as musicians. Plus, you can always learn something new, even if you are an accomplished or experienced player, especially if you are playing with other musicians substantially younger or older than yourself, because musical tastes and styles change with the decades.
So, yes to all these things! Metronome, looper, backing tracks, play with others, play music you actually like, play in unfamiliar situations, and play often (but if it starts to hurt, stop and take a day or two off to recover and heal). I will also add, use a tuner. Pitch is just as important as time.
without doubt the best way to get better quicker. I still remember the first time i ever played in a band situation and afterwards i felt like a different player. Play as often as possible and never disregard any style at all.....ever. the more types of playing you hear the better you will be. Spot on comment Gemma
We’re are super lucky to have Pete. Amazing musician and super nice guy.
Love the suggestions and knowledge. Pete really knows his stuff and I'm really glad he's joined Andertons.
Agreed. Love this guy.
I'd like to add something on to this, and that is to listen to your own playing. Whether that be in the moment or recording yourself and analysing it afterwards. It really helps to be aware of what it is you're playing, and not just mindlessly playing .
The most beneficial habit I have found is singing along with everything that I play, including notes in chords. It engages my mind to think of sounds instead of fingers. It also makes one think ahead and learn the harmonies and voice leading. Paul Chambers and John Pizzarelli and many other pros sing along with their solos. Also a great habit is to tap your foot.
Totally agree that making bands and playing with people is what it's all about. Right from the first week me and my friends got instruments, everyone would play with everyone, to learn and to have a good time, punk was the influence, pick it up and have a go 45 years on, I will still play with anyone who comes along. Throw out the computers and video games, I am so glad I grew up in the generation where a guitar, bass or drums was our entertainment. A guitar is for life, not just for christmas.
A drum, or drum & bass track, app is (IMO) far better than a metronome and cheaper than a looper. It lets a player, especially a new player, feel like they're playing music and not bored out of mind. It teaches you how to play in a group situation subconsciously. My Fender G-DEK came with a rhythm button that let me have different drum rhythms, add bass and change in tempo. More amps like the Katana, Catalyst, etc, should come with a feature like that.
I like to watch this show nearly every day to get into the mood before playing my guitars; this is a really good one.
There is no doubt that Lee’s playing has genuinely improved, I love his playing. Clearly regular noodling with DP works wonders!!
the best bit of advice on this great video is when Pete says listen over the track and think like a Singer. that really resonated with me, its not all about constant runs without pausing, its making the guitar the vocal, with pauses to allow the chords to and melody to play out on its own, its playing the scale notes with phrasing like a singer would sing the lyrics softly, then raise up to a meaningful line etc. great advice Pete
I was in your wee shop today, came in for a mic, left with much more, including, bought Son a left handed bass, a very rare thing, he had never seen one before! normally just played a right handed one upside down, your staff very helpful. When buying a new mic, I done a mic shoot out with various, I brought my current e845 in, which is a super cardiod, great mic, but too narrow a cone, when also playing guitar, your guy very good, and I demonstrated the boss vocal floor unit for him!
Thank you both for this beautiful lesson that even though most of us know, for some strange reason we always forget...
God Bless You for this, Pete & Doug. I've come to the end of Book 3 of the Alfred's Basic Guitar Method and sort of don't know what to do next. This has given me ideas - Pentatonics + CAGED + Blues maybe. Brilliant - Happy Easter!
Mr. Pete I saw your video some time ago demonstrating the RC-10R loop station and it was enough for me to get one. It's been an excellent practice/creative tool that keeps it fun and inspiring!
I still use a Wittner Taktell Piccolo, because that’s what my dad used, back in the 1970s, so that’s what I started with, and it feels so analogue and nostalgic, now.
Thanks for this Lee and Pete! So helpful.
Thanks for this! As someone who is lost in learning the guitar, this really helped me understand the purpose of each practice activity and see how they're connected
I appreciate this. As an intermediate to advanced player, I think back on what I needed to hear early on and a lot of it was here. I think your point of listening to what’s playing and thinking of how to to bring your voice, so to speak, was a cool way to think of it. Also-to not waste time trying to be a certain player that you admire….it’ll never happen! and instead just hope that your love of these fantastic players somehow influences YOUR OWN SOUND.
I just got into a 4 player band and it is incredibly great vs. sitting by myself playing covers to Bluetooth!
I`d like to see you do more of this, great vid
So good to hear a conversation from you guys about practicing! Such a great topic and awesome tips from Pete. Jump on your instrument and play (practice)! Repetition is our friend! So good to help people get better at the guitar. Thanks guys.
I think this is one of the best videos you've done in years. You've always been a balance of advanced and beginner, but this is quite possibly the most accessible video you've ever released. I'd get value from this today, and if I watched it 18 years ago when I first started. More of this!
Pete has credibility because he's been a pro musician for years. Lee has even more credibility because we've all seen him improve dramatically right before our eyes. Whatever he's done to get better (listen to Pete) is correct.
Many years ago there were two guitar buddies Jack Eubanks and Hoke Wells. Jack became a session guitarist and recorded many of the guitar leads on Alabama's first Album. Hoke Wells was offered a job to tour with the Mandrel Sisters but declined the offer choosing to stay with his family at home as his wife had health issues. I a 19 year old kid happened to ran into Hoke Wells and jammed with him in his mobile home for about 6 months giving him my Sunn PA system to pay for my stay. This guy was strictly a blues, Jazz, rockabilly and country guitarist. No gain or distortion coming from his amp. He played a 54 Strat two tone burst and a 58 Jazzmaster. He had a Fender Blackface amp but I don't remember the year. I learned a lot from that guy in a short period of time.
The final point about playing with people is so right. I've never improved as much or as quickly as I did when I joined a local blues group.
This!
The one tip I have for ppl playing to backing tracks- learn the backing track. Once you know what chord is played at what time- it's much, much easier to create a lead line that follows the changes. Like Justin says- all the notes in the scale are equal- but some are more equal than others. Well, those that are "more equal" are almost always contained in the chord being played at that point in the song. So, if you know what chord is being played at any given time- you know what notes you should play at any given time.
One more- if you find yourself trying to solo over a song that has lyrics, but you can't really come up with a melody- don't just noodle- learn the vocal melody. Paul Gilbert is a huge believer in this- does it constantly- and it really helps develop timing as well as your ear.
Smells Like Teen Spirit uses the vocal melody for the guitar solo, and it works because it's already a great melody.
Good video. The BOSS Micro BR80 is a great practice tool. 8 track recording, MP3 player with ability to pitch shift and slow down/speed up, Metronomes, drums, effects. The only thing it lacks is a looper but you can set that up with one of the 8 tracks first if you want. Use it all the time with headphones so keeps the family happy too.
Great stuff guys. I agree: you can't get depressed if you watch guys like: Tommy Emmanuel or Guthrie Govan. Let them motivate and Inspire you to: practice, "move-the-needle" and make progress with your-own musical journey & playing.
You two are always a pleasure to learn from. Much Thanks!!
I haven't actually practiced guitar in 20 years. I actually do all of my practicing in my head at work. Sounds weird but it works. I visualize my guitar parts and when I get to band rehearsal I can play stuff I couldn't the week before. Sounds weird I know but for me it works.
Glenn Gould did the same thing. He would read a piece of music and ruminate, then make a recording of it that was stellar, probably the best ever. He did not practice on piano that much, from what I have read about him. He was visualizing the music in his head constantly. He was the very best musician that I know about. He would always sing along while he played, but his singing was terrible and the engineers struggled to keep it off of the recording. He was smart - singing along with one's instrument is a great habit that many pros do.
LOVE the Sire that Lee is playing! I have that exact one, same color as well as the SSS Vintage version. I knew I recognized that neck immediately. They are such amazing guitars and amazing alternatives to a Fender.
Was going to say the same thing. Did not know it was a Sire
The sound like yourself comment really reminds me of Guthrie. He can totally play and sound like other guitarists because he studied them all but, he uses everything in his tool belt together in a way that, to most experienced players, is pretty unmistakably Guthrie. A chameleon but, the amalgam of his abilities is insane and unique to him.
One of the best practice tools out there is to play along with and try to emulate Pete's playing.....be inspired by a great player.
Transcribe+ is a great product for slowing down/speeding up tempo and for adjusting pitch. Only a few British pounds to run on iOS. You can load songs and backing tracks to play back.
Couldn't have said it better myself. All your tips were great. And it even brought me kind of back down to a better place. And sometimes we forget. And a lot of times we are our own worst critic A lot of my friends say dude you are ripping You are badass You're kicking ass You're incredible! But when I'm practicing in my room by myself I think I suck. But lately I have been getting inspired from some of the new pedals and equipment and different things to keep the inspiration levels up. You guys nailed this one! Thanks Lee and Pete.....
Thank you very much for this video I know a lot of times you guess basically do videos to promote gear that you sell in your store but actually really appreciated this video and it was entertaining and even though I'm not a beginner there is a couple of things that I found valuable here as an intermediate. Thanks again
All the way from Florida, this is a GLORIOUS lesson, the best you have ever done,, thank you, thank you!!! Talk more about the device you are using on the floor!,,
Try loading garage band and play to all the different beats. I use the drum tracks as a metronome. Do your exercises to a musical beat. And as Danish Pete says play with people. Try an open mic or something. Excellent tips my friends!
That’s very cool guys. The phrasing over the backing track was a cool tip.
Lee and Pete do great vids and genuine guys and yes music is about fun, I’m self taught and sometimes wish I was professionally taught but then l wouldn’t be me plus having ADHD has given me my own identity and I’m happy with this plus l love creating,whether it’s correct from a professional approach, I don’t care, I enjoy being out the box of being like millions of you tubers without a style but a copy player. Be yourself and admire being in your world and play for fun 😊
Thank you for sharing the wisdom
This is a fantastic video! Thank you for motivating us all to keep strumming along!
Great video. I wasn't aware of the backing tracks they'd also made available, and it looks like there's a lot there to suit all tastes. So thank you for making this type of material available to us around the world. A credit to the industry
100% Gold ! Priceless ......Thanks !
Great video! Brilliant insight into approaches to playing a solo from Pete, especially about leaving space for the song! Cheers guys😁
Cannot stress enough how important what Lee says at 7:38 about feeling any pain when doing stretching exercises, I stupidly ignored such pain and now have hand injury that is taking months to heal. 😞
This could be an idea for guest type video. Well known guitarists are give their tips, tricks and generally aspirational advice. To many single person RUclips videos where just the host is teaching and there’s no rapport with another player. Great video!
WOW, This is just So Cool, Thankyou. So Many instructional Tips and Tricks, Cheers.
Thanks guys! As a beginner I got a lot of good info. Very good basic instruction
Such wonderful advices, thank you Pete.
Looper?!? I don't even know 'er! 😅
Thanks for the tips. It's great having input from various knowledgeable players like yourselves.
One more tip (which they sort of touched on) - learn to play to the song. What works for Motley Crue may not work so well for the Beatles, and vice versa. Learn how to tailor your playing to fit the song and the music you're playing, and you'll go a long way. Listen to Ringo Starr play drums for the Beatles - technically, he doesn't do much. But he's got feel for days, and he can keep time like nobody's business.
MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS, YALL ARE THE BEST IN THE GAME BUT THIS WAS SOMETHING ELSE. LOVE THAT PERSONAL REAL SHIT WOOOOO
Thanks for these tips! Thanks Lee and Pete!......
I'd turn the clock back in a heartbeat if I could be in the cellar again with my mates playing Sunshine of your Love, badly. I'd give up everything I have to relive those great times. All the guitars, effects, amps, knowledge doesn't compare to early gigs, arguments, lateness, laziness, drunkenness, girls, crappy cars breaking down, not bathing for three days straight and listening to 'Dark Side of the Moon' wondering how can write or be a part of something like that? ... and if I wear a headband, can I play like Mark Knopfler?
Pete droppin gems!! I see you Pete👍
That guitar right there that Pete had has to be my favourite guitar EVER! What is it and do Andertons sell it?
All great tips for building skill. Including when to stop! Had to pack my guitars up for 3 months, and I'm still recovering from my first case of tendonitis in my left elbow. Guess I figured I was immune after being a guitarist for over 20 years. Practice makes you realize perfect is overrated.
Yep, scales aren't very inviting, but if you play a song that resides in your chosen scale, it'll help you a lot more. You'll be looking at your tablature and your scales for similarities. Nirvana is almost always useful for a song that'll fit nicely into one scale or another.
Great solo in the outro, Capt!
Great tips! Definitely guilty of aimlessly noodling and not practicing. I see y'all are liking the headrush prime.
And... This is a great video targeted at beginner level. How about some more for intermediates. One thing that I struggle with is soloing over chord changes. So, the song is in Em, moves to D and then Am. Matching your solo to the chords would be a great tutorial video!
Big "CLICK" in my head over "listen to the music" and "think like singer" thanks Lads!
You guys are the best!
Picked up a proper metronome, the wooden one with the swinging arm. Got it of eBay, it's cool.
My best advice is to spend more time practicing music than practicing songs. If you learn a song, you just know that song. If you learn the key, chords, and scales that make the song, you can play that song and thousands of others that are similar.
This needs to be a series!
as smooth as butter guys.
thanks guys .
Great analogies Pete...... Good stuff Guys.
Must admit, good and clever tutorial.
Repetition is a form of change, nice angle taken with this type of video lads.
A great asset to your popular gear video's = keep up the good work
Thanks for the very inspiring video. Greetings from Finland!
Yep
Loved this video! Thank you so much!
For years I’ve practiced with a metronome - but practicing with a drum machine or looper is much more fun 😀
As a singer I was improvising over the loops while you were playing 😊 just wished I put the same time into my guitar playing 😂
Such a great video! A real guitar-pick-up-er-er ! Well done lads. What a great channel.
"Find people to play with" or "find a band" is a great suggestion... and a topic for its own video, how to find people to play with. Might not translate perfectly across cultures internationally, but something would be better than nothing.
The looper is the best tool for any learning curve, be it timing, chord tones, or harmony. More vids on how to use a looper will be next level.
One thing I learnt from Pete and from John Mayer is use the whole neck and all 6 strings. You paid for all those frets so don't just wear them out at 1-5 and 12-17!
Your own voice... A great tip I learned... BB King, as an example... Amazing blues player... Now go and watch a cover of a BB King song and see how someone got their own voice but still plays BB King songs. I choose BB King but anyone who get covered a lot will give you ideas of how YOU can find your own voice!
Great stuff boys!
Can you do a video for intermediate to advanced players?! :) With modes, licks, arpeggios and stuff!
great video and shout out to Justin. would love to see series 2 of rut busters!
Thanks for the tip at 17min 13sec Pete - I'd never used the Ionic mode before. I tried it out using 2 note double stops - they're totally bi-onic 😉
Challenge to Andertons! Get a zero-level willing to play guy, and make 2 weeks aparat simple lessons to show how much you can do id you really want to practice. And tabs for beginners to download :)
absolutely great video great jam !!!!
Great video guys! What is the name of the Outro jam backing track?
Great video. How about doing another based on how to break out of the pentatonic rut?
Great tips! Great video!
AMAZING !!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Awesomeness!! 👍🫡