Three Years Playing the Electric Guitar - Month by Month Progress

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • Here is my progress throughout my first three years playing the electric guitar! I started playing guitar in January 2016 as an adult beginner and I've been entirely self-taught through the help of the internet. Since I already have 1 and 2 year progress videos, this one focuses more on year 3. I think the thing I progressed most at this year was starting to figure out how to use the guitar more creatively to express myself :).
    I played almost every day when I was able to, usually for an hour or more. However, I have been dealing with an on and off nerve injury in a fretting hand finger, so I was forced to take probably a little over a month off over the course of the year.
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    Thank you so much as always for all of the support along this journey! If you are coming directly from a previous progress video, year 3 starts at 2:40.
    Song List:
    0:10 Crazy On You - Heart
    0:18 Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
    0:26 Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
    0:41 Cirice - Ghost
    1:07 Square Hammer - Ghost
    1:15 Poison - Alice Cooper
    1:28 Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
    1:35 Cirice - Ghost
    1:41 She Is My Sin - Nightwish
    1:59 For Whom the Bell Tolls - Metallica
    2:12 Misirlou - Dick Dale
    2:27 Poison - Alice Cooper
    2:41 Ace of Spades - Motorhead
    3:07 Ever Dream - Nightwish
    3:42 Rats - Ghost
    3:56 Back in Black - AC/DC
    4:16 Awakening - Me :)
    5:14 Du Hast - Rammstein
    5:52 Enter Sandman - Metallica
    6:05 Cirice - Ghost
    6:16 Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
    6:44 Halloween Theme (Metal)
    7:29 Back in Black - AC/DC
    7:39 Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
    8:08 Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

Комментарии • 7 тыс.

  • @RachelfGuitar
    @RachelfGuitar  3 года назад +23

    My five year progress video is up now if you'd like to see an update :): ruclips.net/video/LEu_AkxdMyg/видео.html

    • @knightstalker87
      @knightstalker87 2 года назад +1

      Really love your smile.. 😊🙏🏾❤️.. Worth it for grab our The result after a long time of hard work. But you just take a short time, you play Guitar 3 years like I played 10 years in training. Really different If we really have talent. Right? 😊🙏🏾❤️

  • @AdamHaywardHappyCat
    @AdamHaywardHappyCat 5 лет назад +9946

    I showed this to my son to encourage him to keep at the piano and how much he can improve with practice. Now he wants a guitar 🎸🤦‍♂️

    • @Thiago_Alves_Souza
      @Thiago_Alves_Souza 5 лет назад +669

      That backfired. Inspired him, but backfired lol.

    • @manizam5645
      @manizam5645 5 лет назад +206

      Best twist ahahahah

    • @thedude2122
      @thedude2122 5 лет назад +331

      Guitars are cooler ;)

    • @txussolcg3893
      @txussolcg3893 5 лет назад +81

      Hahahahaha wise man your son!!!

    • @marc3330
      @marc3330 5 лет назад +100

      tbh though piano is really boring and most likely he doesn’t listen to lots of piano music

  • @darkzim3872
    @darkzim3872 5 лет назад +5266

    when i was a teenager I always wanted to play guitar
    but my family was poor
    when I was in my 20's I wanted a guitar
    but I had no job
    when I was 30 I wanted a guitar
    but Id just started a family
    when I was 40 I wanted a guitar
    but my wife got sick
    Im now 50 and I finally got my guitar a few months ago and I'm as bad as you can imagine but I'm loving every min of it (my wife and son aren't :) )

    • @horatio118
      @horatio118 5 лет назад +177

      dark zim Good on you, enjoy every minute :)

    • @caesar8683
      @caesar8683 5 лет назад +133

      dark zim good man, keep rocking. You’ll soon find out its never too late to learn. Hope you have another 50 years ahead of you to master the instrument. Looking forward to seeing the worlds first 100 year old shredder.

    • @aolcruz
      @aolcruz 5 лет назад +40

      I started in 2015 when I was 40. After 4 years I love to enjoy each moment with my guitar. I think the progress is very better when you join in a band. I'm in 3 bands now, just for hobby. Keep going, forget about your age - it doesn't matter. Let's Rock! That's the most important.

    • @lozanphoenix5096
      @lozanphoenix5096 5 лет назад +4

      dark zim I also just bought a new guitar and I suck, but good for you💓💓💓

    • @Mattyyyyokdmsbansmsmsns
      @Mattyyyyokdmsbansmsmsns 5 лет назад +15

      i am 40 and i keep thinking i am to old to learn...i loved your comment...put a tear in my aye

  • @timourdablon
    @timourdablon 5 лет назад +5997

    If you watch this and feel like you suck, welcome to the team

    • @julienoelle390
      @julienoelle390 5 лет назад +41

      Spayler412 thx m8 i feel appreciated rn

    • @izzyjocson5683
      @izzyjocson5683 5 лет назад +13

      Indeed

    • @timourdablon
      @timourdablon 5 лет назад +24

      @@crazyirishmurray8463 Playing songs is easy, playing them right is another business. Don't get too cheeky mate, I can promise you you'll realize soon you're maybe not that good yet :).

    • @thrashislife2654
      @thrashislife2654 5 лет назад +17

      i watch this and im happy that i dont suck that much

    • @AmeliaLATR
      @AmeliaLATR 5 лет назад +14

      I didn't even get to the end before I felt like I sucked lol

  • @clevernickname8095
    @clevernickname8095 4 года назад +1196

    I love how her face just constantly looks like she's so happy with herself

    • @wimvanerge5210
      @wimvanerge5210 4 года назад +8

      True hahaha

    • @trwsandford
      @trwsandford 4 года назад +22

      Its a joy! She was made for this... it just took her 22-25 years to figure that out. I was deep into my 30's before I knew what I was good at. Turns out it wasn't rugby, or beer drinking. It was engineering.

  • @lilhuuman7045
    @lilhuuman7045 5 лет назад +2494

    Her: 3 years of guitar
    Me: 3 years of guitar hero

  • @ninjasnipe
    @ninjasnipe 5 лет назад +4297

    its like watching your sims level up

    • @madisonhaily
      @madisonhaily 5 лет назад +34

      Chris Wilson holy shit you are spot on😂😂

    • @julas99
      @julas99 5 лет назад +3

      True

    • @werm3169
      @werm3169 5 лет назад +5

      If this isn’t the most accurate description of this video ever

    • @ridemx1416
      @ridemx1416 5 лет назад

      I want to thumbs up your comment but satan told me not to

    • @xyfiety422
      @xyfiety422 5 лет назад

      💀

  • @GuitarLessons365SongLessons
    @GuitarLessons365SongLessons 5 лет назад +2407

    This might be your 3 year anniversary video, but for me, that doesn’t matter much.
    I have been playing almost 35 years, and watching this video brings back all the joy I had in learning the guitar. You document that joy so well and it is really incredible we live in a time that you can show the world how amazing it is to learn the guitar.
    There are times that I become unmotivated or just get used to having the guitar in my life. Watching your videos immediately takes me out of that funk and helps me realize how cool it is that I can play the guitar for a living...
    Okay now imma go play a bit a be a kid again... 😁
    Just know you are not only inspiring new players of the guitar, but ones that might have lost that joy over the years, and you remind them of the reason they play. 👍

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад +99

      Thank you so much for the kind words, Carl! I'm so happy to hear that my videos can have such a positive influence :). As I've said before, your lessons have been a huge resource for me and I really appreciate all the work you put into them! They're almost always the best lessons I can find for any given song :)

    • @mleffittodelaburrittodelac9368
      @mleffittodelaburrittodelac9368 5 лет назад +4

      Thanks for tutorial of anastasia outro. It took me to learn it about 3 Days but it was worth :D

    • @imanetourani5193
      @imanetourani5193 5 лет назад +11

      Carl fucking brown commented omg lucky haha ❤❤❤

    • @xprochipx8591
      @xprochipx8591 5 лет назад +3

      I love both of yalls videos they are amazing and inspiring.👍

    • @ajellydonut0087
      @ajellydonut0087 5 лет назад +2

      Damn bro weird seeing you here thanks for the lessons glad you're ears are better

  • @andrewdenning7947
    @andrewdenning7947 4 года назад +165

    3 years of footage and she didn’t even make it 10 minutes... Respect

  • @HKlingler89
    @HKlingler89 5 лет назад +1652

    I play the kazoo and I'm celebrating my 5th anniversary God bless music

    • @jonah6886
      @jonah6886 5 лет назад +15

      Keep up the solid work
      Bless up🙏🙏

    • @jimmydroid7838
      @jimmydroid7838 5 лет назад +3

      We found Chuck Mangionni over here!

    • @Bluestrecords
      @Bluestrecords 5 лет назад +3

      Kazoos rock

    • @perrrke7304
      @perrrke7304 5 лет назад +21

      I play triangle and it’s been a week and i already know some dope songs 😂😂😂

    • @rareruddy
      @rareruddy 5 лет назад

      Just remember to breathe

  • @travisbennett3332
    @travisbennett3332 5 лет назад +1686

    You learned that in 8 mins? Impressed.

    • @wesleydillon317
      @wesleydillon317 5 лет назад +8

      SubwayKid amazing right

    • @dory4008
      @dory4008 5 лет назад +38

      And 51 seconda lol

    • @junnextpilostico8827
      @junnextpilostico8827 5 лет назад +8

      You can do it if u have more time in your guitar than ur smartphone. Guaranteed.

    • @hendriansufrika397
      @hendriansufrika397 5 лет назад +6

      you are absolutely right, a few months she wore the same shirt, she is great in making people impressed, but not good in deceiving people LoL

    • @icesh9232
      @icesh9232 5 лет назад +28

      @Oliver Esmerald The fact that you misspelled "You're" makes that so much better

  • @innocentoctave
    @innocentoctave 5 лет назад +1635

    The real milestones:
    One year and eight months - masters Gary Moore facial expressions.
    Two years and four months: acquires leather jacket.

    • @javannapoli2018
      @javannapoli2018 5 лет назад +46

      The two most important things when learning Guitar.

    • @innocentoctave
      @innocentoctave 5 лет назад +9

      @Colin De Vries Oh my God. She did it the wrong way round - jacket first, gurning second! Talk about precocious. Only a genius would risk the leather without the matching set of expressions! The sky's the limit now.

    • @jakubbronk673
      @jakubbronk673 5 лет назад +4

      you forgot about growing out hair - month 0

    • @bobswithcheese2142
      @bobswithcheese2142 5 лет назад +7

      LVL 1 Crook -> LVL 100 Boss

  • @PP-wq8nt
    @PP-wq8nt 4 года назад +381

    She can do a solo in under 5 months? I’m highkey impressed.

    • @forbiddenyasuo6386
      @forbiddenyasuo6386 4 года назад +8

      @Theodore Panousakis could you do it correctly and at the right speed? 😂

    • @buckleygazehouse2887
      @buckleygazehouse2887 4 года назад

      Lessons help

    • @Firespirit233
      @Firespirit233 4 года назад

      @@forbiddenyasuo6386 but she is not doing it correctly a lot of mistakes ) kek

    • @forbiddenyasuo6386
      @forbiddenyasuo6386 4 года назад +2

      @@Firespirit233 im not talking about herr though

    • @gibsonlespaul6283
      @gibsonlespaul6283 4 года назад +2

      3 months in on bass I could play Anastasia by Cliff burton

  • @Szymon_10
    @Szymon_10 5 лет назад +2339

    From innocent to rockstar, you see the change in her style of clothing

    • @Nottheone480
      @Nottheone480 5 лет назад +21

      Nice observation

    • @8man943
      @8man943 4 года назад +11

      This girl was rockin an Epica shirt. Absolutely amazing

    • @yournightmare9315
      @yournightmare9315 4 года назад +7

      She was the same The whole time wdym? The only thing that changed was her aggressiveness of her head nod

    • @hectormartinez9330
      @hectormartinez9330 4 года назад +9

      Well when you’re committed this much to something you start to become like it

    • @ajimu2504
      @ajimu2504 4 года назад +4

      The emotion she had too

  • @howudoin1630
    @howudoin1630 5 лет назад +2452

    When u r looking guitar your face just like this: 😡
    When u r looking camera: 😄

    • @basak.u
      @basak.u 5 лет назад

      ve turksun sanirim, daha once gormustum seni 😝 yine bir elektro gitar videosunda, ibrahim

    • @howudoin1630
      @howudoin1630 5 лет назад

      @@basak.u aynen iyi yakalamışsın 😄 hangi video hatırlamıyorum ama

    • @basak.u
      @basak.u 5 лет назад +1

      @@howudoin1630 godfather electric guitar cover idi , ibrahim baykal sanirim

    • @howudoin1630
      @howudoin1630 5 лет назад

      @@basak.u aynen hatırladım şimdi ahshs 😄

    • @damien2729
      @damien2729 5 лет назад +17

      LOL i notice that too, so serious when she plays, then she smiles at us, and I smile back lol.

  • @samlinsubmersible946
    @samlinsubmersible946 5 лет назад +1671

    Her : 2 years/3 guitars
    Me : 8 years still 1 shitty guitar
    *NICE*

    • @chaos933
      @chaos933 5 лет назад +14

      I feel ya bro 😭

    • @r4pidsharky684
      @r4pidsharky684 5 лет назад +6

      Same

    • @one-minutemetal1290
      @one-minutemetal1290 5 лет назад +4

      do you have electric guitar or acoustic?

    • @samlinsubmersible946
      @samlinsubmersible946 5 лет назад +1

      @@one-minutemetal1290 Electric

    • @one-minutemetal1290
      @one-minutemetal1290 5 лет назад +1

      @@samlinsubmersible946 Nice, my dad is gonna give me one of his electric guitars. How long does it take before you were able to do a cover or even write your own song?

  • @omarnuno307
    @omarnuno307 4 года назад +143

    I like how she’s smiling and having a blast while making this

  • @weiiweiik2822
    @weiiweiik2822 5 лет назад +1005

    i had 5 electric guitar and 1 bass, then after play 1 year no progress at all, i sold all my guitar then start playing bongos. yeah bongos is good

  • @ryanabel002
    @ryanabel002 5 лет назад +349

    The transition from a frustrated teenager to a music loving jolly girl was on full display here.

    • @heatxtm
      @heatxtm 5 лет назад +15

      I didn't saw frustration, she always enjoyed. She just started to be more confident in front of the camera.

    • @ryanabel002
      @ryanabel002 5 лет назад

      @@heatxtm exactly from a frustrated camera shy teenager to music loving not camera shy jolly girl.

  • @godofthenewworld7328
    @godofthenewworld7328 5 лет назад +590

    I'm worse than you at 7 months, and I've been playing for 7 years, rip

    • @wolfthelithiumwolf8643
      @wolfthelithiumwolf8643 5 лет назад +120

      That's the difference between 30 minutes of practice a day, and 3 hours a day.

    • @josueh2565
      @josueh2565 5 лет назад +1

      Down

    • @germancontreras5240
      @germancontreras5240 5 лет назад +14

      It all comes down to practice

    • @laci4194
      @laci4194 5 лет назад +35

      @@germancontreras5240 I progress as the same as her and I play like 1-2 hours a day, I'm in like 8 months and I can play Master Of Puppets and I can play Raining Blood. It's all about practice

    • @maxjudge020
      @maxjudge020 5 лет назад +10

      @@laci4194 I have been playing almost 8 hours now and I play 3-6 hours a day, it just seems easy to play that long for me. I'm about as good as her after she was playing for 2 years lol.

  • @asingularspaghetti9538
    @asingularspaghetti9538 4 года назад +126

    Me: Ah yes, my daily dose of guita-
    Simply Piano: *Hee-hees into the scene*

  • @stonerhino83
    @stonerhino83 5 лет назад +206

    I love how there are more and more guitars in the background as the years progress.

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад +16

      It is hard to resist acquiring more over time :)

  • @williamthomas5780
    @williamthomas5780 5 лет назад +200

    Gloom Metal? - Smiley Face!
    Death Metal? - Yup! Smiley Face!
    LOVE it.

  •  5 лет назад +223

    That beautiful smile at the end of every successful riff. Priceless.

  • @Iceisme0
    @Iceisme0 4 года назад +898

    notice how she gets edgier as time goes on

  • @PretzelFarmer
    @PretzelFarmer 5 лет назад +599

    This is awesome, the longer I practice the more guitars I will acquire.

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад +33

      It will at least make you want to get more haha!

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 5 лет назад +5

      When she one day personally sets up & mods the Squier, it will become the one great inexpensive guitar she could never get rid of.

    • @angelthespellcaster7043
      @angelthespellcaster7043 5 лет назад +3

      Rachelf I been playing roughly 5 years now. Give or take. And trust me, so many guitars out there I want to buy, from an LTD to an Ibanez RG, a hollow body guitar, Tele and so many more.
      But I’m poor so I can’t buy any of does guitars.... Yet.

    • @knrtn439
      @knrtn439 5 лет назад +2

      @@angelthespellcaster7043 same dood. But i'm a bassist. I want like a Music Man stingray for 2300$ish (instruments may be more expensive sometimes where I live) and i just got a Fender american P-bass for 1700$

    • @migusta9393
      @migusta9393 5 лет назад +1

      The longer you play on a guitar. I practice 3 hour a Day and I still Play with a tele

  • @DuckyBee156
    @DuckyBee156 5 лет назад +179

    The smile got bigger and bigger as the months flew by...! 🤘🏻 says it all really!

  • @eoinwysey
    @eoinwysey 5 лет назад +800

    I love that your guitar face is just you're bright smile keep rocking

    • @dailysandwich4838
      @dailysandwich4838 5 лет назад +7

      My guitar face is a confused face

    • @abrahamgamer8331
      @abrahamgamer8331 5 лет назад +8

      My guitar face is my death stare I always look like I want to die when I play, but after seeing this video it made me look happy for once lol

    • @bastelwastel8551
      @bastelwastel8551 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah, you can see that she enjoys it..
      I only have the face of pain when my finger bleed and hand cramps

    • @trojanhorse5906
      @trojanhorse5906 5 лет назад

      Daily Sandwich 🥪 watching at Emily Rose 6 demons in rock

    • @jay.da.luna.
      @jay.da.luna. 5 лет назад

      This is gay

  • @jiraiyasensei9987
    @jiraiyasensei9987 4 года назад +70

    the number of guitars kept increasing

  • @furrry6056
    @furrry6056 5 лет назад +112

    Impossible to watch without getting super happy.
    Good luck with your practice!

  • @braedenrice7768
    @braedenrice7768 5 лет назад +948

    Her: 2 years = 4 guitars and 1 bass
    Me: 1 1/2 years = 1 kit guitar 😐

    • @Aelo-uy8nf
      @Aelo-uy8nf 5 лет назад +10

      Same... literally

    • @angelaf1305
      @angelaf1305 5 лет назад +43

      Me: 6 years with the same kit guitar

    • @jacobgerth2656
      @jacobgerth2656 5 лет назад +3

      Been playing for 3 years, started off with a kit guitar, then a epiphone, 2nd year got a schecter, then a schecter 7 string.

    • @gnognossusanoo8236
      @gnognossusanoo8236 5 лет назад +11

      Me: ten years a classic guitar that sound very bad and an acoustic one

    • @IHRSEIDSCHWULE
      @IHRSEIDSCHWULE 5 лет назад +14

      So you have to buy more Guitars if you want to Play better.

  • @Asdfbedffhdsxe345
    @Asdfbedffhdsxe345 5 лет назад +147

    I've never see such joy in someone's face!!! Keep doing what you do...this is who you are made to be..AWESOME

  • @Bilbo_Swaggins0528
    @Bilbo_Swaggins0528 4 года назад +23

    Am i the only one who thinks that whem you learn a song you love you feel acomplished but then youve heard the song so many times you get sick of it

    • @edit2893
      @edit2893 4 года назад

      Yeah same,i thought i was the only one

  • @AronCraig
    @AronCraig 5 лет назад +424

    I started ... Got hit by a car while carrying my bike which ripped all the ligaments in my wrist, and stopped right there as I could no longer form chord shapes and hold them. Gave my guitars to friends who could use them and gave up that dream
    You are freakin' epic, keep living your dream!!!

    • @harrylaing1974
      @harrylaing1974 5 лет назад +18

      Sorry for you mate... Your dream will come true one day ;). Hope your doing fine now.

    • @GriziDaWiz
      @GriziDaWiz 5 лет назад +16

      Holy fuck, at least you can wear a shirt saying I got hit by a car and survived!

    • @Abc-qs8ir
      @Abc-qs8ir 5 лет назад +8

      Aron Craig
      There are hundreds of types of instruments! Go to a music school, research different instruments, maybe digital drums, maybe ukulele (has very light strings), maybe singing: get your voice trained instead, other people can be your musicians☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

    • @mysteryxmike
      @mysteryxmike 5 лет назад +5

      I know it’s frustrating.... but try to learn opposite-handed if you’re still interested. Yes it’s going to feel like you’re starting over, but not really!! You’re armed with what you’ve already learned!!

    • @wetnapkin6652
      @wetnapkin6652 5 лет назад

      I'm sorry man I hope someday u can pursue it again

  • @Dempy
    @Dempy 5 лет назад +1378

    The facial expressions give me anxiety

    • @asTWOrism
      @asTWOrism 5 лет назад +5

      Dempy then why are you even watching her videos?

    • @Dempy
      @Dempy 5 лет назад +51

      Mikuみく this is the first one you spastic

    • @nizamiuzunalovi1703
      @nizamiuzunalovi1703 5 лет назад +5

      same

    • @asTWOrism
      @asTWOrism 5 лет назад +2

      Dempy But which expressions were you actually referring to? Hm?

    • @yura979
      @yura979 5 лет назад +17

      @@asTWOrism Can't speak for Dempy but I see only one expression and it creeps me out.

  • @atomix2623
    @atomix2623 5 лет назад +7165

    Very impressive, but can you- oh wait... wrong channel

  • @Izzy-vu6ff
    @Izzy-vu6ff 5 лет назад +396

    Umm...I have 10+ Years of experience in Guitar Hero...

  • @Helo1able
    @Helo1able 5 лет назад +129

    Lesson to be learned here.... Time...Discipline...Hard work.... And tons of fun as you learn it. Her smile as she plays is the visual pat on the back for a job well done. Here is mine... Congrats young lady!

    • @Helo1able
      @Helo1able 5 лет назад

      @@comical98 Discipline... Is saying you'll start this and finish it. You'll set a time or days of the week to practice and stick to it. Not as easy as it seems.

    • @Helo1able
      @Helo1able 5 лет назад +1

      @@comical98 I'll answer for the Dog. You are not apart of the norm. You look at it differently than most do. And a great deal of those most individuals have other responsibilities to tend to. Job... Overtime... Kids... homework with kids... Wife.... House... Yard work.... The list is endless and finding time for you let alone time for learning an instrument is difficult at best and sometimes impossible. So... Discipline.

    • @johnielawson8832
      @johnielawson8832 5 лет назад

      And the first 6 months of playing a guitar arent terribly fulfilling. This physically present in the girl in this video. You can see that she is very focused on her movement, changes, and positioning. As she progresses you couldn't wipe that smile off her face no matter what. Self discipline is the road to success.

  • @guaromiami
    @guaromiami 5 лет назад +219

    Two things I really liked:
    1. The sheer joy coming through in your playing.
    2. You're a Ghost fan!

  • @musicgeek4140
    @musicgeek4140 5 лет назад +132

    You inspired me to continue learning the guitar 💜

  • @FrankyGun
    @FrankyGun 4 года назад +10

    I feel so sorry for the 2.6k who gave your amazing progress video a thumbs down. What poor suckers they must be, what a burden it must be for them to wake up in the morning and look in the mirror... Keep up the inspiring work, Rachelf!!!! You inspired me to pick up my guitar and start from scratch again after what feels like a 100 years ago... Love and light from Thailand, Franky

  • @samtheman123
    @samtheman123 5 лет назад +68

    Ok, her first solo was STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN?!
    Gotta say that’s pretty awesome 👏

  • @grzegorzlech4963
    @grzegorzlech4963 5 лет назад +1631

    but can you play smoke on the water

  • @garethjones3227
    @garethjones3227 5 лет назад +602

    I like your guitar face progression, some advanced lip twisting! I personally use the tongue out to the side technique.

    • @MajWinters100
      @MajWinters100 5 лет назад +8

      This comment is currently underrated (35 likes). We need people to drop some more over here!

    • @thedooner
      @thedooner 5 лет назад +2

      Take a look at David Gilmour when he plays..... wow! Face contortions abound!

    • @bigdoglilkitty
      @bigdoglilkitty 5 лет назад +1

      Carlos Santana says that if you don’t make a face, you’re not putting your all into it!

    • @madlad6022
      @madlad6022 5 лет назад

      Teach meh Senpai

    • @zpa5649
      @zpa5649 5 лет назад

      I understand there, i use the angry goblin face and sometimes the confused flopping bass (fish)

  • @jonny1one634
    @jonny1one634 4 года назад +680

    Well, there are two very clear things
    .
    1. She is so high when plays guitar.
    and
    2.it's been three years, but she looks exactly like in the first month.

    • @liampeters8678
      @liampeters8678 4 года назад +50

      fluffer nutter grab the nearest dictionary and look for the word joke.

    • @bouch2442
      @bouch2442 4 года назад +5

      fluffer nutter it was, you got wooooshed

    • @DRFL_
      @DRFL_ 4 года назад +1

      @@xyzlmno4631 I did 😝

    • @DRFL_
      @DRFL_ 4 года назад

      @@xyzlmno4631 What?

    • @DRFL_
      @DRFL_ 4 года назад

      @@xyzlmno4631 I'm sorry, my little sister write that, lol.

  • @quinn4347
    @quinn4347 5 лет назад +69

    When I hear the first note of Bohemian Rhapsody's solo ♥♥♥

  • @DarrenLikesDanger
    @DarrenLikesDanger 5 лет назад +253

    The bohemian rhapsody solo at the end really brought a tear to my eye. I’ve been watching since your first year progress video and I can honestly say you’re one of the most genuinely good and kind hearted people on RUclips I’ve ever discovered. I wish you nothing but the absolute best in all aspects of your life.

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад +5

      Thank you so much Darren! I really appreciate the kind words :)

    • @georgethompson1535
      @georgethompson1535 5 лет назад +1

      shut up shes good but this comment is some bs.

    • @isaacrumley
      @isaacrumley 5 лет назад +2

      @@georgethompson1535 I mean it sounded great but it definitely didn't bring a tear to my eye

    • @AmeyHope40702Maisie
      @AmeyHope40702Maisie 5 лет назад

      Could you do a Bohemian Rhapsody cover I know youd be awesome at it 😍🎸🎶🎵🎼👌

  • @speeknoevil1803
    @speeknoevil1803 5 лет назад +270

    I noticed that as your skill's increased your equipment got better. That shows definite progression. And the facial expressions became more intense as time passed. Keep it up. Pratice, Pratice, Pratice.

    • @username.subject.to.change
      @username.subject.to.change 5 лет назад +11

      Speek No Evil practice spelling too m8

    • @AlanGraham942
      @AlanGraham942 5 лет назад +2

      Bruh you had 3 chances to get it right and still managed to misspell the word "practice"

  • @waterboxd
    @waterboxd 5 лет назад +29

    her face while she plays makes the video so much more motivational

  • @user-sl5uv2gg1s
    @user-sl5uv2gg1s 5 лет назад +57

    if that's ain't inspiration for the aspiring beginning guitarist, then I truly don't know what is. also, LOVE how wider your smile is and how much confidence you showcase with time! here's to the 4th year anniversary

  • @Goblin_1105
    @Goblin_1105 5 лет назад +148

    First off, this is really inspiring. I'm trying to learn guitar again after giving up on it ten years ago, and this is really motivating. Secondly, yay Ghost!!!!

    • @link53204
      @link53204 5 лет назад

      Goblin Ghost is the main reason I picked up a guitar and started practicing.

    • @strawberryjpeg6000
      @strawberryjpeg6000 5 лет назад

      Goblin sameeeee

  • @fabbannoccizap2577
    @fabbannoccizap2577 5 лет назад +162

    That smile while you're playing says everything. Love the passion.. Rock on!!

    • @carlosmspk
      @carlosmspk 5 лет назад +2

      It actually looks super fake xD
      (Probably isn't fake, but it's funny)

  • @ghassanalfarra8935
    @ghassanalfarra8935 4 года назад +231

    Very impressive .. but if you had sold your soul to the devil and struck a deal at the crossroads with some hellhound, you could have saved yourself tons of time and effort ..

  • @JassyPabst
    @JassyPabst 5 лет назад +143

    I just wondered when you will put up your third progress video 😊 it's always a joy to see skills developing! Let's See what 2019 brings, Rachel! 😀🤘

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад +8

      I was hoping to have it up sooner but took longer to put together than I had planned 😅. Thanks Jassy, your videos have always been an inspiration for me! 🎸

    • @MetalHeadHippie
      @MetalHeadHippie 5 лет назад +3

      @@RachelfGuitar Both you and JJ are a big inspiration to this old fart. Thank u both.

    • @JassyPabst
      @JassyPabst 5 лет назад +1

      @@RachelfGuitar I know that feeling xD All that footage needs to be cut 😅. But you know it's worth it ;) That is sooo cool to know! =DD

    • @trojanhorse5906
      @trojanhorse5906 5 лет назад

      JJ's One Girl Band watching at Emily Rose 6 demons in rock

  • @soulfullsolos
    @soulfullsolos 5 лет назад +305

    Your pitch bending has improved dramatically, congrats on 3 years hopefully another 100 to go!

    • @owengonzales53
      @owengonzales53 5 лет назад +4

      Rahul Joshi yeah and her vibrato control too

    • @ghostlack
      @ghostlack 5 лет назад +1

      100? That's kinda silly isn't it?

  • @iduncanw
    @iduncanw 5 лет назад +119

    I see your guitar collection quickly grew :) Nice playing!

    • @nullnull7637
      @nullnull7637 5 лет назад

      Seriously, I've been playing for thirteen years and I only have five guitars. I also have a banjo, keyboard, violin, and bass though. So maybe if I spent all that money on guitar equipment I guess I'd have a lot more.

  • @Caltops78
    @Caltops78 4 года назад +8

    I’m a 41 year old who just got back into playing guitar last year. I want you to know this video has inspired me to keep practicing everyday and to hopefully have a similar progression as you. Thanks for sharing this video and thanks for the motivation

  • @gazzadarin9965
    @gazzadarin9965 5 лет назад +773

    In 2 years;
    Got new guitars and new neighbours

  • @beanie9167
    @beanie9167 5 лет назад +392

    Next:
    My kazoo progression

    • @thatguynar
      @thatguynar 5 лет назад +3

      Currently 6 months into my triangle progression.

    • @moonmoth17
      @moonmoth17 5 лет назад

      i got 334th like im a child of god

  • @Grimslath
    @Grimslath 5 лет назад +95

    I'm 37 and picked up guitar for the first time about a month ago. Found this video really inspirational. If I can be half as good as you in 3 years time I'll be well pleased! Also, you have awesome taste in music. 🤘😁

    • @mikerotchburns7287
      @mikerotchburns7287 5 лет назад +1

      Keep working! Dont give up!

    • @dr.lyleevans6915
      @dr.lyleevans6915 5 лет назад +1

      If you try at all you’ll be able to. She is below average for that time span. It is tougher learning on your own though and she is still young so nothing against her. It’s just tough getting over that first hump but if you can get through the initial frustration it becomes actually fun to play you’ll start learning quick

    • @MrKleenexDude
      @MrKleenexDude 5 лет назад +5

      @@dr.lyleevans6915 How many people have you seen go through the learning process to determine what average even is? For her age and being self taught she's killing it. The fact she even kept with it is something worth celebrating in itself given how many people put their guitar away when they aren't a rock god in a few months to never touch it again.

    • @Grimslath
      @Grimslath 5 лет назад

      Cheers folks, I'm definitely going to keep it up! 🤘I practice whenever I'm able and even when I get frustrated I'm still enjoying learning and can see improvement all the time. I'm learning through online courses at the moment but going to be booking some proper lessons as soon as I can.
      I love this video though. Above average or below average doesn't matter. Just seeing that change from someone who can barely string single notes together to being able to play full, awesome sounding solos... and how the full-on concentration and frustration turns to pure enjoyment and happiness... it really is inspirational to somebody like me who thought I'd never be able to play anything more difficult than Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. 😁

    • @dr.lyleevans6915
      @dr.lyleevans6915 5 лет назад

      MrKleenexDude I taught over 100 students most younger. Just being realistic. Wasn’t trying to knock her at all it really comes down to practice time more than years playing. Generally her skill level comes around 1 year if someone has some motivation. Like I said before she is young, she will be fine. Playing matures with age.

  • @pascualguajardo1004
    @pascualguajardo1004 5 лет назад +11

    You have my heart at 2Yr 7Mo. That was the happiest I've ever seen a person manipulate an object. It looks like your unlocking a puzzle to the universe as you hyperpick at the ending of the song you wrote!! Beautiful...

  • @666eradicate
    @666eradicate 5 лет назад +221

    Way better than me after over 15 years of playing guitar.
    Shouldn't have played that much WoW...

  • @Sinqjam
    @Sinqjam 5 лет назад +893

    Well, im still locked at 5months after 10 years...

    • @Hypergetix
      @Hypergetix 5 лет назад +18

      How often do you play, I've been playing for about 3 months, but I practice a couple hours every other day

    • @Sinqjam
      @Sinqjam 5 лет назад +45

      @@Hypergetix its just a joke to get a lot of thumbs up and then a lot of endorphin.

    • @adamburton6034
      @adamburton6034 5 лет назад +4

      buster bloodvessel i've been playing for 7 years and i'm still shit!

    • @silentrage5677
      @silentrage5677 5 лет назад +1

      Ive been playing for a year i play 3 or 4 hours a day i try to learn 1 song a day

    • @buttermonkeyFTW
      @buttermonkeyFTW 5 лет назад +2

      I had played for about 6 months practicing every day but I couldn’t reach a bunch of the chords because this was when I was 9 and my parents bought me a guitar that was too big and my hands weren’t big enough

  • @Nishinga.
    @Nishinga. 5 лет назад +119

    Seeing your expressions and confidence continuously grow and grow as time went on was absolutely beautiful! You’ve made so much progress in such a short amount of time, you should be proud of yourself! Keep going, you’ve got talent and the heart to help it flourish.

  • @oliviaw6397
    @oliviaw6397 4 года назад +21

    Even though I’ve been playing guitar for a while now, I’ve only ever played with my acoustic or classical since I didn’t have an electric. I recently just got an electric since I’ve been getting into rock and metal lately and I feel like I have to start back at square one since I’ve rarely used a pick and know little to nothing about playing metal/rock on guitar. It’s so frustrating since I know guitar but I feel like I don’t. This is actually really motivating so thank you!

    • @azula2399
      @azula2399 4 года назад +3

      Here’s a tip, when it comes to rock and metal, especially post hardcore, most is really easy, but really impressive . Like never too late by 3 days grace or Makedammsure by taking back Sunday .

    • @kano5990
      @kano5990 4 года назад +1

      I'm in the same boat, don't sweat it! Been playing guitar for about 10 years (with some periods of laziness lol) but the vast majority of my practice was spent doing finger-style picking and acoustic songwriting just because that's what I gravitated towards at the time. Which is a shame for the real nice Fender American Standard Stratocaster I've had for the last 5 years that's not been getting the love it deserves! But now I've come back to electric I've realised the steep learning curve I've got to navigate, not just with my playing but also amp tone (makes a HUGE difference as someone commented above), effectively using my pedal board, etc. But like you say, videos like this are so motivating because it's absolutely possible with a bit of time, patience and discipline!
      Best of luck with your playing! I'm sure we'll be shredding before we know it :-D

  • @neweye_
    @neweye_ 5 лет назад +24

    I saw your first and second progress videos about two months ago. I had been interested in learning to play electric guitar for a while, but watching those videos made me decide to take the plunge. I'm not very good yet, but watching your progress keeps me inspired and motivated. Keep up the amazing work!!

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад

      Very cool to hear! Hope you are having an awesome time with it so far :)

  • @stevel6943
    @stevel6943 5 лет назад +31

    Practice makes perfect but passion makes the player. You have demonstrated both👌

    • @stevel6943
      @stevel6943 5 лет назад

      @@KNG-cd2qu glad I have that effect.

  • @TheRatlord74
    @TheRatlord74 5 лет назад +37

    That was a lot of fun to watch. Big smile on my face.

  • @vdmatelas
    @vdmatelas 4 года назад +34

    I have her 2months level in several years i'm gonna cry lmao

    • @DonTSmith
      @DonTSmith 3 года назад

      I've been playing for 50 years and I still sound like a beginner.

    • @honeymaurii7782
      @honeymaurii7782 3 года назад

      @@DonTSmith 50 years?? Woahh

  • @marekam95
    @marekam95 5 лет назад +18

    Wow. Your progress is so impressive. You inspired me to learn play guitar. I bought guitar 1 month ago, and playing gives me so much fun.

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад

      That is so cool! Thank you and best of luck with your playing :)

  • @teresaflores4611
    @teresaflores4611 5 лет назад +385

    Wow! She can play Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters Solo..
    And the only thing I can play is Nothing else matters INTRO :(

    • @ethanbriendo7096
      @ethanbriendo7096 5 лет назад +2

      Teresa Flores it depend on when did you start and how often do you use to play :)

    • @teresaflores4611
      @teresaflores4611 5 лет назад

      @@ethanbriendo7096 I use it everyday and start like 7 months ago :c

    • @eddy5604
      @eddy5604 5 лет назад

      Play it even more and find some new motivation

    • @adolfyeetler9231
      @adolfyeetler9231 5 лет назад

      @@teresaflores4611 Same :

    • @yung_sinner
      @yung_sinner 5 лет назад

      Same lol. E G B E B G E

  • @APPALACHIAN_MOTH
    @APPALACHIAN_MOTH 5 лет назад +33

    You can see the passion from day 1. Great video! \m/

  • @redim777
    @redim777 5 лет назад +204

    I see a little silhouetto of a man, scaramouche, scaramouche will you do the Fandango?

    • @_xxpurplequeenxx_
      @_xxpurplequeenxx_ 5 лет назад +18

      THUNDER BOLTS OF LIGHTNING VERY VERY FRIGHTENING ME

    • @onyxkeil615
      @onyxkeil615 5 лет назад +9

      xXPurpleQueenXx Galileo Galileo

    • @likkarn8395
      @likkarn8395 4 года назад +9

      @@onyxkeil615 Galileo Galileo figaro

    • @summintra1575
      @summintra1575 4 года назад +6

      @@likkarn8395 MAGNIFICO

    • @likkarn8395
      @likkarn8395 4 года назад +6

      @@summintra1575 in just a poor boy no body loves me

  • @shanefisher3886
    @shanefisher3886 5 лет назад +894

    I'm a bit worried that you only have 1 shirt in your wardrobe the entire 3 years.

    • @angelaf1305
      @angelaf1305 5 лет назад +301

      New shirt or new guitar, you choose

    • @Estere8
      @Estere8 5 лет назад +5

      @@angelaf1305 xD

    • @iamdark7911
      @iamdark7911 5 лет назад +20

      They are not the same but hey are soo similar

    • @FinRob
      @FinRob 5 лет назад +6

      Shane Fisher it’s obviously a fake video

    • @lraffini
      @lraffini 5 лет назад +1

      3 shirts? still not many :)

  • @TukangTrik
    @TukangTrik 5 лет назад +413

    I've been playing guitar for 10 years (since 2008) and still can't play solo guitar ,

    • @jamievanburen659
      @jamievanburen659 5 лет назад +55

      Tukang Trik Have you attempted learning one? Lol that might help if not.

    • @agastya6799
      @agastya6799 5 лет назад +4

      Practice, you'll get there eventually

    • @soggyfan123
      @soggyfan123 5 лет назад +3

      DrPengin My aunt baited me into listening to that single a couple of weeks ago... worst 4 and a half minutes ever. I should’ve known not to listen to anything “experimental.”

    • @eleseje
      @eleseje 5 лет назад

      I have 12 and i only listen a song and i can do it

    • @gabrielgregorio2340
      @gabrielgregorio2340 5 лет назад +1

      But youre 9

  • @derekkwiatkowski9192
    @derekkwiatkowski9192 5 лет назад +51

    Girl, I just have to say, seeing the progress you've made has kept me going and grinding learning guitar. Just reached practicing consistently for 1 year and I feel happy with my progress. Appreciate your vids, and keep it up, you've come a long way since you've started!

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад +2

      That is so awesome to hear! Best of luck with your playing :)

    • @viktorhurst8815
      @viktorhurst8815 5 лет назад

      @@RachelfGuitar How long do you practice Daily?

    • @leviyoung4066
      @leviyoung4066 5 лет назад

      I hate win girls start off there sentence with girl

  • @gencadam4995
    @gencadam4995 4 года назад +73

    8:09 Perfection doesn't exi..

  • @dasnurk
    @dasnurk 5 лет назад +15

    I love seeing the hardship of concentration melt away and give way to the joy of just playing. Such a good job!

  • @garrettholyoke5447
    @garrettholyoke5447 5 лет назад +7

    I love the smile of joy on her face whenever she plays, I catch myself doing the same thing. Passion

  • @mikedorsey7119
    @mikedorsey7119 5 лет назад +87

    This is the absolute best motivator for getting off your butt and finally making the move to learn I personally have ever seen. I've always had the yearning to want to learn and I've dabbled here and there but my God is that passion reignited after seeing this video. Thank you so much for posting it was really fascinating watching the progress unfold like that and very very inspiring to see.

  • @nikobellic33
    @nikobellic33 4 года назад +4

    You can immediately see that she likes to play the guitar. So everything will work out. I wish you success.

  • @icebalm
    @icebalm 5 лет назад +18

    Absolutely amazing. I wish I had the dedication needed to pull this off.

  • @daleoscot
    @daleoscot 5 лет назад +7

    Well done girl, you can tell how much joy playing the guitar brings you. And its nice to see a progression from absolute beginner to a very compotent player, you've done really well

  • @knazmuelhossain2140
    @knazmuelhossain2140 5 лет назад +14

    The fact that you truly enjoy your playing is so visible in that big smile of yours! That's how it should be. Looking forward for the 4th year progress. Best wishes!
    On another note: It was sooooo hard to continue this video after that Sweet child O mine intro (omg sooo annoying... I love Slash but these few notes are like a gateway to everything annoying and beyond), BUT, NEVERTHELESS I still finished the video. I hope some heroic award committee acknowledges my great feat.

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад

      I applaud you for making it through 🤣, I agree it is a bit annoying but it was actually a good one to learn. The picking is pretty tricky! Thank you :)

  • @zm0rc
    @zm0rc 4 года назад +3

    As a guy in his 30s looking to pick up his first electric guitar, this is really inspiring. Thank you so much.

  • @Sharl360
    @Sharl360 5 лет назад +32

    It was because of your 1 year video I started playing the guitar. I'm almost two years in! 😊

  • @hunglejewel
    @hunglejewel 5 лет назад +69

    You have improved greatly over the years! I hope to see you grow! ^^

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you! :)

    • @jacobsss5827
      @jacobsss5827 5 лет назад +2

      I read it growl xd

    • @hunglejewel
      @hunglejewel 5 лет назад

      @@RachelfGuitar Hello, sorry to bother you! ^^ im learning Cirice by Ghost, (they're my favorite band, im sure yours too! :)) and whenever i get to the power chord heavy part, im hitting the chords way to hard, but i dont know how to stop it. May i ask for advice? :)

    • @RachelfGuitar
      @RachelfGuitar  5 лет назад

      Hey! Usually it is ok to hit power chords pretty hard. Are you having issues with extra notes ringing out? One useful thing is to mute the other strings with your first finger at the same time as you are holding down the chord. Otherwise, my usual advice for any struggle is to just slow down the song a lot and work on whatever is tricky and then slowly speed it back up! Best of luck :)

    • @hunglejewel
      @hunglejewel 5 лет назад

      @@RachelfGuitar thank you! Yes, some notes do ring out! :D your advice is appreciated! ^^

  • @simonowen5858
    @simonowen5858 5 лет назад +209

    You remind me of Mikio Fujioka, a guitarist who always had a smile on his face when playing.
    Good job.

    • @bpwoods97
      @bpwoods97 5 лет назад +1

      I saw him with Baby Metal when they played with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I'm not a huge fan of the band as a whole, but their instrumentalists are great. Shame he passed away.

    • @simonowen5858
      @simonowen5858 5 лет назад +3

      My 5yo loves babymetal. I agree with you about their instrumental, all instruments do complement each other. His death was just a freak accident doing something he loved.

    • @cedmayo487
      @cedmayo487 5 лет назад +2

      Im a victim of fallin in love with a metal music sang by 3 cute girls

  • @fortunatejeremy
    @fortunatejeremy 4 года назад +2

    I'm impressed by your dedication. It's so cool to see your progress. I play bass but I've been a "beginner" on guitar my whole life because I've never put in consistent time. You've inspired me to try to get back into guitar.

  • @calebengland77
    @calebengland77 5 лет назад +171

    Been playing for 6 years, you're better than me!

    • @rmmva
      @rmmva 5 лет назад +27

      *you're (short for you are)

    • @aweiss1215
      @aweiss1215 5 лет назад +21

      Her English is probably better than yours too.

    • @allgunsblazed9106
      @allgunsblazed9106 5 лет назад +3

      @@aweiss1215 doesn't really matter though.

    • @isaacrumley
      @isaacrumley 5 лет назад +4

      @@rmmva ah a fellow grammar nazi

    • @andrewmccloud8581
      @andrewmccloud8581 5 лет назад

      @@isaacrumley Ah* Nazi* .*

  • @Ryuuuuuk
    @Ryuuuuuk 5 лет назад +58

    The Smoke On The Water gave me Two and a half men flashbacks.

  • @escapatementalslavery8345
    @escapatementalslavery8345 5 лет назад +11

    Bravo 👏
    Don’t know what I liked more,your playing or how happy you looked

  • @sta
    @sta 4 года назад +17

    inspiring

  • @Albana132
    @Albana132 5 лет назад +53

    This was so cute! You were always smiling and enjoying yourself! What an inspiration! And for someone who is self taught, your technique is great! keep at it girlll! :)

  • @Mr-oj4pi
    @Mr-oj4pi 5 лет назад +20

    8:09 is best part. I love that guitar solo.

  • @shonleber8183
    @shonleber8183 5 лет назад +422

    3 years.... BRIAIN MAYS SOLO IN BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 😍😍

    • @amirasou1738
      @amirasou1738 5 лет назад +7

      Brian may s solos touches m'y soul

    • @TheAlfonzoBonzo
      @TheAlfonzoBonzo 5 лет назад +6

      The vibrato she has in that solo.... for someone that’s played for only 3 years, was beautiful

    • @LOST_HOMIE
      @LOST_HOMIE 5 лет назад +2

      A solo that Freddie wrote

    • @fionnghuala7301
      @fionnghuala7301 5 лет назад

      I came here to find Brian May 😂

    • @jimi272
      @jimi272 5 лет назад

      Happiness laughter and Love11 though I don’t quite like the sound and phrasing, prefer mine with a red special😂

  • @johnsonsjams3439
    @johnsonsjams3439 3 года назад +1

    I’m self taught playing for 20 years now and you have a gift, I’m no slouch but I can just tell in your technique that you’re either very comfortable with the instrument or have a very good teacher :) keep up the good work

  • @sombojoe
    @sombojoe 5 лет назад +4

    When I tried to learn I spent a month learning the intro to Pink Floyd’s “Wish you were here”, and ended up making my entire family HATE the song “Wish you were here”!

  • @JanuarAndaria
    @JanuarAndaria 5 лет назад +7

    Her smile when enjoying the music really put smile on my face

  • @Greekwolf93
    @Greekwolf93 5 лет назад +30

    Frantic Solo? That was For Whom The Bell Tolls!