The 7 Hardest Things To Do On Guitar (and how to do them)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024

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  • @samuraiguitarist
    @samuraiguitarist  Год назад +101

    Just a reminder I will never ask you to reach out to me through Telegram or Whatsapp or anything else. If a comment or message doesn't come from one of my verified accounts IT'S NOT ME!

    • @CoolGreenApple
      @CoolGreenApple Год назад

      Hey, you've won a prize 😈email me on myspace

    • @riclrk9947
      @riclrk9947 Год назад +3

      Thanks for the info,this is the second time I got that telegram text telling me I won a prize.Didnt reply as I suspected it probably was not genuine.Thanks again Samuri keep on jamming!

    • @nighpaw4651
      @nighpaw4651 Год назад +2

      I know about these scams but very much appreciate this warning as there are many people who don't

    • @briansnc2008
      @briansnc2008 Год назад +2

      Dude, love that pink guitar with reverse headstock. Can you give me the make and model please at your convenience

  • @nate433
    @nate433 Год назад +350

    To add to #1, I can't remember who said it but I always like the quote "Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong"

    • @comebreakthiswall
      @comebreakthiswall Год назад +4

      Word.👍🏼

    • @hanreality.7266
      @hanreality.7266 Год назад +3

      Nerdy thing to say though.

    • @theshapeexists
      @theshapeexists Год назад +34

      @@hanreality.7266 not at all. How is that nerdy in any way? Its solid life advice

    • @malamute8257
      @malamute8257 Год назад +9

      @@hanreality.7266 if you're teaching someone music theory, you are a nerd

    • @nate433
      @nate433 Год назад +28

      @@hanreality.7266 Pretty sure that that stopped being an insult when you graduate from jr high

  • @omareldib4118
    @omareldib4118 Год назад +57

    This guy is easily one of the most underrated creators on RUclips.

  • @sergkinder2382
    @sergkinder2382 Год назад +122

    Singing over your solos and knowing what notes sound like is really important and like he said establishes and improves your sound to ear connection. David Gilmour is a master at this and he does it all the time, for example during end solos on Wish You Were Here.

    • @comebreakthiswall
      @comebreakthiswall Год назад

      David Gilmour , he was the one that helped made lp's Meteora right . if its Him yeah . He is freaken awesome

    • @ReizokoRyu
      @ReizokoRyu Год назад +1

      What if you can't sing though :(

    • @Zawmbbeh
      @Zawmbbeh Год назад +3

      George Benson does too I think!

    • @ShadowD2C
      @ShadowD2C Год назад +5

      @@ReizokoRyu you dont have to sing like a singer, you just have to make sounds similar to the solos

    • @kevinlittrell3407
      @kevinlittrell3407 Год назад

      It’s also really good for phrasing. People talk in complicated rhythms everyday without much thought, so there’s already a lot of built in rhythmic intuition in our vocals. That’s how I see it at least.

  • @n.o.b.s.8458
    @n.o.b.s.8458 Год назад +44

    My first ever open mic night with my band, we got in pretty early and wrote our name on the list. We had like an hour and a half before going up, and we decided to go to a bar across the street.
    One bar turned into a couple of drinks at 2 bars, then a beer at the open mic venue before we went up. It’s safe to say we were all pretty buzzed when we got up.
    I’m happy to report that as the lead singer I didn’t crash and burn, but I still look back at it as a lesson. Our drummer was a little loose on time and we just didn’t sound as good as our practice sessions.I was way too much in a feel good state, and my vocals were not as expressive or bright.Nowadays I keep myself to about a beer per hour, with plenty of water!

  • @redram5150
    @redram5150 Год назад +26

    “Your enjoyment and success is directly proportional to the amount of preparation you’ve put in beforehand” is up there for the most helpful advice I’ve ever been given. It may seem painfully obvious, but myself and countless others didn’t automatically understand that stage fright, for those who don’t have an anxiety disorder, is a physiological response to lack of preparedness presenting as a stress reaction to perceived failure.
    As it turns out, the more work one puts in ahead of time in preparation, the more confident they will be and the less likely the person will fail

  • @TheFULLMETALCHEF
    @TheFULLMETALCHEF Год назад +18

    I really appreciate that your sponsorships are from educational sources.

    • @Chimera6297
      @Chimera6297 Год назад

      I thought what I'd do was, I'd pretend I was one of those deaf-mutes
      One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

  • @davidl.johnson2362
    @davidl.johnson2362 Год назад +17

    I needed to hear this thank you. I'm a long suffering self taught guitar player and I am forever fighting burnout and searching for direction in practice.

    • @user-rb7gy2hw1h
      @user-rb7gy2hw1h Год назад

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  • @scottasin
    @scottasin Год назад +7

    WORKING ON THE CONNECTION! I'm a keyboardist, but this is still my biggest tip to anyone who wants to learn to improvise... and I feel like its even applicable outside of music. Prior to beginning the process of teaching myself piano (with an improvisatory focus) I had a tough time connecting my ideas in conversation with how to communicate them with others, but after a decent but of singing solos and trying to play piano underneath, I found it even hemped build connection from the vocal part od my brain to actually expressing it. When I'm away from an instrument, I can think up absolutely perfect solos and parts in my head, however translating them to an instrument is a different story. Starting with the vocal part of your brain by singing starts that.

  • @rice-and-despairagus
    @rice-and-despairagus Год назад +13

    Bruh your “intro level solo” @ 3:30 was like, shredtastically dynamic haha. You’re a killer guitarist and your tips have helped me tons

  • @Log_rithms
    @Log_rithms Год назад +5

    Hearing your advice and encouragement to overcome burnout is wonderful. I really hope you share more; it really helps me feel better and ground/remind myself that I need to take things in smaller steps. So thank you. Very much.

  • @TylerJohnstonGuitar
    @TylerJohnstonGuitar Год назад +8

    I love the in depth solo discussion. I’ve felt pretty stagnant in my playing, but you gave me great tips and inspiration. Thanks man!

  • @jdg1251
    @jdg1251 Год назад +5

    Some of these advices can be used in other fields of art, in my case, drawing. Very helpful!!

  • @Krullmatic
    @Krullmatic Год назад +1

    That is an absolutely gorgeous Strat! I've never seen one with all Tele neck pickups. It definitely has a unique sound.

  • @matthew.wilson
    @matthew.wilson Год назад +1

    This is one of those gold-mine videos. Great stuff, and applicable to many other instruments and creative pursuits, too!

  • @jpierce2l33t
    @jpierce2l33t Год назад +1

    Wow, just found you and this is great! I've been playing for yeeeears, but just had an enormous 'Ah-Ha!' moment when you said that about singing the notes as you play. It seems so simple, but it totally feels like that just unlocked something in my brain lol

  • @joeferris5086
    @joeferris5086 Год назад +5

    My biggest hindrance to my progression on guitar is when I play, I am always either recording or writing. So I'm using the skills in my toolbox to write music but that keeps me from progressing. I used to learn other artists music and play along to their albums which I think is one of the best ways to progress; and I have found if I'm not doing that than I'm stagnating.

    • @user-rb7gy2hw1h
      @user-rb7gy2hw1h Год назад

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    • @TheKlaun9
      @TheKlaun9 Год назад +1

      Forgive me if this is inappropriate, for example if you're a world famous song writer, but have you considered asking e.g. a bandmate or someone else who you admire musically and knows your playing for an honest opinion what you're lacking and should focus on? I think an outside look may be what you need, you sound self taught which can be tough

  • @cellaby
    @cellaby Год назад +1

    Such a good video, thanks Sammy!

  • @jameslloyd949
    @jameslloyd949 Год назад +1

    I had to prepare for some summer gigs way out of my comfort zone, and it dawned on me the only way I could manage the pressure was over prepare and know I did everything in my power to nail the gig. Those goals combined with the fear of doing them took me to a new level of focus. Practicing just to practice can just lead to drift and overwhelm. Some great tips in this video i'll check out more on the channel 👍

  • @drew2308
    @drew2308 Год назад +3

    Love all of your videos! Keep on keepin on!

  • @sancho13sn1
    @sancho13sn1 Год назад

    Just what I was looking for, thank you!

  • @eggsontoast9147
    @eggsontoast9147 Год назад +92

    After several live performances, my hands still remain jittery

    • @Turnaround72
      @Turnaround72 Год назад +9

      @@Ottophil alright calm down Otto

    • @hanreality.7266
      @hanreality.7266 Год назад +1

      I gave up playing live after a gig in someone’s living room.

    • @Mudathan
      @Mudathan Год назад +2

      It will take several more!! You got it tho dawg I believe in you

    • @montikore
      @montikore Год назад +6

      I've played a couple hundred gigs and I still get nerves and jitters before my setlist.

    • @BigD224
      @BigD224 Год назад +3

      @@Turnaround72 idk what otto said but im scared he’ll come back and we wont be ready

  • @timelmore2
    @timelmore2 Год назад +2

    This video is well thought out and perfectly executed. Thanks, Sammy G.

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      @user-rb7gy2hw1h Год назад

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  • @riclrk9947
    @riclrk9947 Год назад +1

    It is also very hard and worthwhile playing something at a really slow tempo.Was in a jazz big band(was on trombone at the time not guitar) and playing the piece Lil Darling.Playing it at the slowest tempo(where at least two re order versions with different tempos)is really hard to keep in time,especially because of the stocatto notation, good training

  • @TeaspoonUlysses
    @TeaspoonUlysses Год назад +2

    I appreciate the sentiments here. I took the plunge today and put my music onto a bunch of streaming services. Thanks.

  • @jkinthewind
    @jkinthewind Год назад +11

    Two medium strength beers works well for me. Anything more than that and my fretting fingers start to swell badly, or the distance between the frets shrinks. Not sure which.

  • @richgleadall3884
    @richgleadall3884 Год назад

    good advice here for sure. been playing for 36 years now and this is wise info. i changed to diff styles of music and went back .... and he is bang on the money.

  • @MrBrynstar
    @MrBrynstar Год назад +1

    I knew this was gonna be a great video
    Really good stuff man, I found this really helpful. I’ve been struggling with perspective at the moment, and it’s advice like this that makes me realise that I’m really still at the start of my journey, and just have to start putting some good habits in place and take things one step at a time
    Thanks so much,
    Bryn

  • @harryweiss8761
    @harryweiss8761 Год назад +1

    This was some pretty great advice. It feels very sincere too. Gives it some staying power.

  • @eZTarg8mk2
    @eZTarg8mk2 Год назад

    I liked your encouragement to broaden musical influences instead of sticking to one genre when practicing. My preferred genre is metal, but the bands I highly rate, you can hear the classical and varied influences in the riffs…things like muse and avenged sevenfold using what were essentially baroque violin arpeggios in their song structures, very noticeable progressive rhythms in Metallica or Jinjers tracks etc etc

  • @LFiles48
    @LFiles48 Год назад +3

    All of these are pretty hard, but have you ever tried to adjust the intonation on a floyd rose guitar ?

  • @MrCaptpike
    @MrCaptpike Год назад

    The best thing Berkley school of music has to offer is the real book. Back in the olden days you walked into a mom and pop music store and asked for a Real book and had to wink at the guy behind the counter. Now you can buy them over the counter. I've got an old one!!!

  • @TheInfamousLegend27
    @TheInfamousLegend27 Год назад

    idk if i sound strange for this but one of the best ways i find to practice is learning a song then playing it in a different style (sound, structure, etc.). not necessarily so different that it takes away from the original piece, but discernable enough that you play differently to how you would otherwise. for me at least, it's surprisingly really helpful and i find myself learning and improving techniques, as well as giving me inspiration for my own song writing because i tried something different and it sounded unique :)

  • @CaptainCraigKWMRZ
    @CaptainCraigKWMRZ Год назад

    Great as always.
    Improper use of the term, Wheelhouse.

  • @ChrisWoodGuitarist
    @ChrisWoodGuitarist 9 месяцев назад

    great video and sound advise. Thanks. Would love to see you playing some tracks from Texas Flood album. I still remember first hearing it in a music shop and buying it there and then. A music/life changing moment for me.

  • @apebeats6631
    @apebeats6631 Год назад

    I was playing drums in a band with my friends years ago at a local Sushi place, and they gave us all the beer we could drink, and set up a tip bucket while we played.....needless to say, that lead to some horrible...uh...music. The best/worst moment of this situation was once during a show, my buddy walks over to the edge of the patio in the middle of a song, still playing guitar, and voms everywhere, then walks back over like nothing happened. Legendary.

  • @joshuagodinez5867
    @joshuagodinez5867 Год назад

    Great video even for a newbie like myself. Many of these things seem like Mt. Olympus at the moment, but I love knowing that these may be goals for me one day.

  • @suny14u
    @suny14u 3 месяца назад

    I haven't found in your videos one about setting up a home recording studio.
    Not for selling songs but more for self feedback to evaluate what our sound is.
    Hope you make one, or point me out to a video about it.
    Thanks

  • @blainebattams4648
    @blainebattams4648 Год назад

    Thanks man, thanks alot

  • @JoyStackLegends
    @JoyStackLegends Год назад

    I been struggling with creativity, it’s been long months with nothing on hands, with this advices I can now know I need a break, study more, and be persistent

    • @davepayne164
      @davepayne164 Год назад +1

      My advice would be to do something different. Maybe change tuning, or even put the guitar away and write something electronic on GarageBand or whatever. Pick up a banjo… anything. :)

    • @TheKlaun9
      @TheKlaun9 Год назад

      Two things that may help you: 1) get better at music. Listen to stuff, analyze it, play it, pay attention to why a song works 2) force it. Creativity is absolutely something that can come from necessity combined with hard work. Make yourself deadlines you can't miss, easiest with a band. E.g. tell your band you have a song ready next week and then get one ready. There are so many stories of how great artists write songs, it's often focused on getting the job done. One of my favorite bands was missing 2 or 3 songs for their album, they just wrote them on the spot before heading into the studio

  • @NotGeorgeK
    @NotGeorgeK Год назад +1

    I agree with most of these, thanks steve

  • @joshcarlton9184
    @joshcarlton9184 Год назад

    This is my favorite . keep on keeping on, dude!

  • @BitsOfEternity
    @BitsOfEternity Год назад +1

    I am passionate about several things, (outside of family, and watching sports, and playing games) and it is having those three huge passions that helps me take a break when I need it. Making music is one passion, but making things is another (crafting with wood), and photography (and video) is another, and that includes old film cameras, DSLR's, and even a drone. That means that while I'm working with wood, I'm not thinking about being stuck with the music - and I'm not stressing about those photos I just took, or just processed, or being in a rut, or whatever - because each one of those passions lets me keep going with being creative, yet in a very different way, and when I reach a goal, I'm usually ready to go back to whichever other one was giving me some grief/stress, and that stress is gone, and I can move forward with much greater ease. Perfect practice makes perfect, so practice whatever it is that you can't play, unless you really just need to connect with the music and feel it, then just play for a little while - we all need that sometimes. Cheers!

  • @CoolGreenApple
    @CoolGreenApple Год назад +1

    Regarding playing to the changes, learn some Mark Knopfler solos. He's a god at this

  • @jfar3340
    @jfar3340 Год назад +4

    Playing over the changes:
    Learn JAZZ STANDARDS, whether you're into jazz or not.
    Learn to comp over the standards, learn the HEAD, learn saxophone BEBOP heads, learn the phrasing.
    Improvise targeting chord tones and using other methods (scales etc).
    Sing when you're soloing, don't let the shapes guide you.
    Learn your key signatures, your intervals BY NAME (C-E is a major third), not just by shape, ie learn to SIGHT READ.
    There is no shortcut, that's what the greats do, that's what you should do.

  • @jnikz
    @jnikz Год назад +1

    The best motivation would be learning to play songs with your band, the more songs you learn, the better your dexterity becomes without you even noticing it. Then you can do daily 10-15mins exercises like the spider walk.

  • @leandroleliskermentz2969
    @leandroleliskermentz2969 Год назад +1

    you’re very inspiring!

  • @stephanemelo
    @stephanemelo Год назад

    "Study Pop music" in one hell of a good (and often overlooked) tip.
    People will go "nah, I'll only listen to the pure", but, hey, as stated here, keeping an audience interested is an art in itself.

  • @bkbinj6320
    @bkbinj6320 Год назад

    Thanks Sammy G. Particularly like the advice to have a goal for practicing.

  • @xxsayabetoxx
    @xxsayabetoxx Год назад

    Very insightful, much appreciated

  • @emmanuelcervantes8368
    @emmanuelcervantes8368 Год назад +1

    "nice advice brother" 🎵🤘🏻

  • @keeganitreal
    @keeganitreal Год назад

    Loved this video 👏 good tips too

  • @MichaelEMJAYARE
    @MichaelEMJAYARE Год назад +2

    Your advice is always so good. Now I just have to actually implement any of it whatsoever.

  • @TheJimmyp427
    @TheJimmyp427 Год назад

    #2 felt like a real satisfying click when i realized that. It's like "oh, the chords already have notes picked out. I only have to play those ones."

  • @scottdaunhauer2453
    @scottdaunhauer2453 Год назад

    Excellent Video !!

  • @ReizokoRyu
    @ReizokoRyu Год назад

    Your SG shirt is my favorite yet!

  • @havjac95
    @havjac95 Год назад

    Great stuff!

  • @scrub8423
    @scrub8423 Год назад +3

    Going mad over that gorgeous pink strat! Is it modded or did you get it from fender complete with lipstick pickups?
    That aside, amazing video! Going through college for music right now and your tips and tutorials have been so helpful, especially as someone who struggles with music theory.

    • @scrub8423
      @scrub8423 Год назад

      @@EarthSouthside oh yeah it's so bad

    • @josephg8222
      @josephg8222 Год назад

      Everyone is a winner!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @M5guitar1
    @M5guitar1 Год назад

    I use the Digitech Trio+ to play over chords practice. Clapton said the best solo is the one practiced 1000 times.

  • @TheSicsicksix
    @TheSicsicksix Год назад

    This is really good positive input video,thanks SammyG

  • @curtistavares3146
    @curtistavares3146 Год назад

    I like it, nice vid

  • @MintyBitesBack
    @MintyBitesBack Год назад +1

    I laughed out loud on the first one. Been playing live for 2 decades and still can't always play as well as when I am in my bedroom!

  • @collierrocks
    @collierrocks Год назад

    Thanks Sammy

  • @EricOakes
    @EricOakes Год назад

    I always "Like" a Sammy G video before I even watch it just to make sure I don't forget to at the end, and I've never regretted it.

  • @breathinginsilence
    @breathinginsilence Год назад +3

    I hope to see you tuning the the Floyd Rose 12 string

  • @SlyHikari03
    @SlyHikari03 Год назад

    For me, I can’t sweep pick or tremolo pick (on chords I suck, single strings I’m fine with),
    and I’m not that good at fingerstyle/flamenco but I can fake my way behind that.

  • @hugoleonardoamaral586
    @hugoleonardoamaral586 Год назад

    That guitar is gorgeous!

  • @cynicald380
    @cynicald380 Год назад

    Oooh Berkley 😆😆

  • @michaelshneor2291
    @michaelshneor2291 Год назад

    SO GOOD

  • @TooMuchDelay
    @TooMuchDelay Год назад +1

    Sammy, I have a question regarding growing as a musician in perspective. I want to learn from different types from music, dare I say even country, yet I find it difficult to immerse myself into styles I don’t find any initial affinity towards.
    Any tips on digesting the yeehaws and the Baby Baby Yeah’s?

  • @grapefruitsimmons
    @grapefruitsimmons Год назад +1

    9:28 is literally me lol metalhead guitarist but i play bass in a ska punk band

  • @codycoyote7046
    @codycoyote7046 Год назад +1

    Bro I can straight up sing and play electric love when I’m home alone, as soon as I’m in a band setting my vocal range is almost cut in half I hate it.

  • @LasseHuhtala
    @LasseHuhtala Год назад

    I'll do it tomorrow!

  • @clandestin011
    @clandestin011 Год назад +8

    "there's an art form in catching people's attention"
    Damn. This sentence resonates with me. So many people snob pop music without realizing that "hey, if those pop artists are good at what they do, it's for a good reason"

  • @gabrielleao7406
    @gabrielleao7406 Год назад

    That's nice because the 3:21 solo is basically the sountrack of Snes's Top Gear racing game

  • @PaulJohnson-ym4df
    @PaulJohnson-ym4df 9 месяцев назад +1

    Why is your headstock always upside down? its really cool.

  • @ianvonw.preger6216
    @ianvonw.preger6216 Год назад

    good stuff my g

  • @gelulain
    @gelulain Год назад

    I really wish I could play stuff out of my head on the guitar. Every time i try to play on my own its just pointless noodling or playing parts of songs I already know. Feels like a super power I will never have.

  • @tonepilot
    @tonepilot Год назад

    I can't see myself ever memorizing all the notes in each chord so I can play one of the notes in the chord for a solo. Let alone, figuring out what chord is being played. Maybe I'll get there someday as I know it would be a great skill to have.

  • @burnin20
    @burnin20 Год назад

    Great video

  • @Thezemon
    @Thezemon Год назад

    #1 floyd rose restringing

  • @imoffendedthatyouareoffended
    @imoffendedthatyouareoffended Год назад +1

    Hardest things to do: play a Steve vai song. I’ve been practicing for the love of god and it’s fun but damn it gives me more appreciation for the song

  • @genenauman590
    @genenauman590 Год назад

    Samuraiguitarist I would love to hear you compose an original song.

  • @AmLarev
    @AmLarev Год назад +4

    @samuraiguitarist : “I would never study in Berklee”
    Also @samuraiguitarist : “This episode is sponsored by Berklee”

    • @renzocalcagno536
      @renzocalcagno536 Год назад

      Berklee online courses are still quite expensive IMHO.

  • @RaccoonHenry
    @RaccoonHenry Год назад

    one tough lesson to learn: practice smarter, not harder. a solid 15 minute practice session focusing on any particular skill can be far better than hours upon hours of mindless noodling

  • @atiostefony3760
    @atiostefony3760 11 месяцев назад

    interesting, have you ever read what Jeff Berlin has to say about metronome practice?

  • @jhonsongaming8017
    @jhonsongaming8017 Год назад

    Can you please do bass content as well?

  • @TheNinnyfee
    @TheNinnyfee Год назад

    As a dancer I agree with the booze advice: if you aren't sure, don't drink before the gig. Skip rope against the stage fright or jog it off.
    Love the pink guitar. ♥️

  • @kalonjijones362
    @kalonjijones362 Год назад

    These are all things you learn at a music school. Invaluable stuff really for none of the student debt. Hehe.

  • @crente87
    @crente87 Год назад

    3:18 SNES Top Gear vibes. ❤️

  • @jespernobbe9244
    @jespernobbe9244 Год назад +1

    Personally, for me, the hardest thing to do on a guitar is a backflip, I never seem to nail the landing.

  • @norcalbob3838
    @norcalbob3838 5 месяцев назад

    I realized that I always play seated at home and standing at open mics. I have started playing standing while waiting for the bus(ukulele)

  • @jamesoniris2647
    @jamesoniris2647 Год назад

    I honestly would love to know what guitar Sam is playing.

  • @jace76ful
    @jace76ful Год назад

    That strat looks amazing! lol just saying

  • @daneguitarist1
    @daneguitarist1 Год назад

    god damn it sammy g, you are so awesome

  • @jeffreyodell9994
    @jeffreyodell9994 Год назад

    GREAT advice & video.
    Your spaghetti western cover of the Final Countdown is epic!

  • @myklsorrells3038
    @myklsorrells3038 Год назад

    When I first saw this headline I immediately thought of the Floyd Rose. But I thoroughly enjoyed this video

  • @comebreakthiswall
    @comebreakthiswall Год назад

    Thanx man , I appreciate the advice, is there anywhere I can send you some audio ? I'm just humbly trying to make my first album .

  • @haaziqmoideen9419
    @haaziqmoideen9419 Год назад

    thats a very pretty guitar

  • @trevingtonguitarist
    @trevingtonguitarist Год назад

    Now I want to watch the wedding singer, while face noising my guitar licks and tricks. Thanks Sam Sam Gui. 🤙🤟🤘✌