Thank you for providing a great explanation, arrangment and playing. You have the ability to speak to the lowest demoninator (Student - me). Bravo and I love all of you other work accross all of the social platforms, AGF, etc.
That’s it! You nailed it. The chick after the boom is the “twiddly parts.” Makes sense. Wonderful playing. I’m working on it. Great stuff here. The guy who commented about ‘boring’ is nuts. Thanks for the lesson, the wisdom and entertainment.
Great tutorial, i totally get what you are demonstrating, sounds great and absolutely useable, you have given me a light bulb moment, thank you so much for sharing this.
Hi Andrew - I'm so glad you found this of use ! Thanks for letting me know! Sorry about the wind noise - it was a hot day when I recorded it - remember them?
Unless I am playing alongside a piano, I run a fairly solid bass. Especially with fiddle/ violin accompaniment. Hadn't caught this lesson before. Thanks, Andy.
Great description and the visual helps about shaking your hands to dry them off when there's no towels. I can definitely HEAR how the strum style, makes a guitar sound so much better for the song a person is playing. The guitar almost sings on it's own when played so well. Thank you Andy, and be sure to keep cool while sitting in the upper 80 ° temperatures there. Very helpful information about strumming techniques.
Nice teaching style Sir. Your guitar also sounds great. Thanks for your thoughts too - I like to pinch a few Bluegrass ideas in my playing while trying hard not to sound too country. Cheers
Hi Andy, by request, I have started coaching over zoom, and it is working quite well, so if interested, please contact me - my email address is on my "about" page - Regards, (the old Andy)
@@SillyMoustache Hi From one Andy to another( my mother once walloped my dad for calling me Andy when I was born apparently lol). Sorry for the rather late reply. Sounds like a great idea and I’ll mull it over for the next few weeks. Reason being I volunteered to help my auntie and her daughter to help convert an outside building in her garden into a nail studio as they’ve spent a fortune on rent money in their current premises in town, even though they’ve been shut down. Anyhow to cut it short it near well bloody killed me yesterday and I’m aching in places I didn’t know existed, so much so, that I couldn’t even pick up and play the guitar last night. I’m sure it will do me good though. I’m glad I can email you though as many a time I’ve wanted your opinion on a potential auction, without alerting the world as it were. I do have zoom and I think it’s brilliant so I’ll certainly be in touch. Re youngish Andy.
Oh yes I forgot to add, when I do feel ready to zoom you, it would give you an idea of where I’m at? I’ve become pretty ok at finger picking, unlike the Daddystovepipes ect I don’t have total thumb independence, more of my own version, that maybe creates an illusion of thumb independence. But as per this video it’s actually using a pick, where I really struggle? Even in this example of using only downstrokes, you make it look far easier than what it is, as I’m also of the opinion that strumming all six strings isn’t very inspiring.
@@andybowen1249 Hi Andy, the worst thing any teach/tutor can say is "It's Easy" because everything is easy once you have mastered it but not if you are learning it. Should we arrange a one to one via Zoom, I would need to watch and listen to your playing and then agree with you what you would like and how to approach it. I never really learnt much from teachers because they had a process of trying to teach me what they wanted rather than what I wanted - even though I probably couldn't describe it at the time. I try to be a bit more empathetic than that - and still remember when I was learning - and I think that helps.
@@SillyMoustache yes absolutely. I’ll be in touch as soon as my fingers are back to working. Wheelbarrowing two ton of gravel did this lol. I’ve been lurking on two acoustic forums, that you’re a member of also. I should join, since I feel I’ve improved somewhat. If I’ve learned anything about the guitar it’s that, there are levels to it. I don’t even mean playing like Al Di Meola or something? There are players like yourself or Nick Lowe, Jim Lauderdale that play really good guitar, that imo is often found lacking in folk who try to accompany themselves?
Thank you again Andy, I had forgotten this video, although I do remember viewing it now. I haven't tried the loose hand shaking method yet, so perhaps, I must to that to get the thump, thump clunk out of my strum. I am going to view your "melody and bass runs" video again too, that I see here, as I may have missed or forgotten something important in it as well.
Great lesson, love your style. I've been learning to play for about five years now. I do what you describe as the wall of sound strumming and so this is very good for me to try and improve my sound. cheers
Excellent little lesson. Be great to see you break down the base runs a little more, and I'd also be interested in your take, and any tips on, string muting too. Keep up the good work friend. Thank you.
Great stuff.Could listen to you all day . I'd better get practicing again..I still have trouble with holding the pick with just finger and thumb tho..been playing for years using 1st and 2nd finger and thumb , and choosing picks ? A nightmare. Anyway , keep up the good work..Id better go and get my guitar..Cheers.
Hi John , thanks so much for your kind comments. Picks? Try some large triangles - Wegen TF or even start on thisr Dunlop Primetones to get started. The best are undoubtedly Blue Chip TAD 40s or TAD 50s. ,
Hi Russ, I 'm glad you foud this useful. could you be more specific ? Also, if you are interested I;m now doing one-to-one Zoom lessons/meetings, so if interested, my email is on my channels "about page". I'd be happy to help if I can. (you don't need to be signed into zoom, 'cos In am!)
Hi Olivier, that guitar is a Santa Cruz "RS" which really stands for "Roy Smeck", which was a Gibson Hawaiian guitar with a deep body. Many have been converted to Spanish style, but this one was built for normal playing with my preferred wider fretboard and 12 frets to body.
Hi, In '98, I was given a choice of 12 fret dreads. Martin, Bourgeois, Santa Cruz and Collings. I chose the Collings and would do so again. My Santa Cruz is not a dread but a jumbo (Roy Smeck) and it is a lovely instrument.
Hi Andy So unfortunately I diten learn from this video and it's not because of your teaching but iv been playing like that "boom chick " for a long time,it's the fiddly bits I can't do and don't know how to go about learning it,I wonder do you actually know just how good of a player you are ? I will continue trying to perfect my right hand technique and mind you it's not that bad as I play with dynamics but it still don't sound as nice as your playing,many thanks for the videos you spend time on for us to learn from and enjoy 😊
A bunch of us used to get together every Saturday we were of varied abilities one guy was really good and another used to play like you described at the start. He'd strum all the strings even with chords where it was incorrect and it sounded awful. It used to drive me nuts but he owned the PA so we couldn't insult him.
Hi, I find myself teaching the technique of a simple bass and rhythm a lot. I think that for many, having 6 strings means that all should be played simultaneously- trouble is that kind of playing (the windscreen wiper method) is rarely musical. Thanks for watching.
I appreciate your talent Andy, but for teaching me and old Okie, you move just a little too fast. I do like all of your videos. I especially like your rendition of Magnolia Wind
Hi Chelsea, thanks for watching. please note that I'm not teaching you a song or a chord progression but the picking style which I'm calling "boom" (the bass) and "chick" the chord on the upper three r four strings (1,2,3 possibly 4) . You could go to settings (the cog symbol, and slow the speed down a little ? Hope that helps - Regards,
U covered important points that seem simple and easily overlooked when ur learning , they make a difference eventually leading to success .
Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you are interested in one-to-one mentoring via zoom. Best, Andy
Thank you for providing a great explanation, arrangment and playing. You have the ability to speak to the lowest demoninator (Student - me). Bravo and I love all of you other work accross all of the social platforms, AGF, etc.
Hi Kevin, thank you for this, I try my best. Of course, if I can help you in any way. Email me.
So, simple. Thank you. And, the array of guitars you have is impressive. They say I'm the same with motorcycles ha ha.
Hi Sam , I only teach "Boom-chick" but American motor bikes would be "potato-potato" surely! (I have a neighbour wit a Harley!)
That’s it! You nailed it. The chick after the boom is the “twiddly parts.” Makes sense. Wonderful playing. I’m working on it. Great stuff here. The guy who commented about ‘boring’ is nuts. Thanks for the lesson, the wisdom and entertainment.
Hi Zeeb, some more on twiddly bits here : ruclips.net/video/JUyQ6B4jhTw/видео.html
Great tutorial, i totally get what you are demonstrating, sounds great and absolutely useable, you have given me a light bulb moment, thank you so much for sharing this.
Hi Andrew - I'm so glad you found this of use ! Thanks for letting me know!
Sorry about the wind noise - it was a hot day when I recorded it - remember them?
Unless I am playing alongside a piano, I run a fairly solid bass. Especially with fiddle/ violin accompaniment. Hadn't caught this lesson before. Thanks, Andy.
You are most welcome Tex, let me know if I can help you face to face.
Great description and the visual helps about shaking your hands to dry them off when there's no towels. I can definitely HEAR how the strum style, makes a guitar sound so much better for the song a person is playing. The guitar almost sings on it's own when played so well. Thank you Andy, and be sure to keep cool while sitting in the upper 80 ° temperatures there. Very helpful information about strumming techniques.
Thanks for your kind comments Angie
Subscribed - what a gem of a find! Love the way things are explained, really easy to follow, dead straight forward delivery. Liked and appreciated..
Hi Gary, I'm glad youhave found it useful. (Sorry about the knees! - it was verrry hot that day!)
Nice teaching style Sir. Your guitar also sounds great. Thanks for your thoughts too - I like to pinch a few Bluegrass ideas in my playing while trying hard not to sound too country. Cheers
Hi Darren, thanks for watching and your kind comments. (Nothing wrong with a country flavour though!) All the best,
Fantastic lesson 😊thanks for breaking it done made it easier thanks so much 😊
Great lesson. Thanks so much.
Chuck
Brilliant lesson. This is gonna take some practice.
Hi Andy, by request, I have started coaching over zoom, and it is working quite well, so if interested, please contact me - my email address is on my "about" page - Regards, (the old Andy)
@@SillyMoustache Hi From one Andy to another( my mother once walloped my dad for calling me Andy when I was born apparently lol). Sorry for the rather late reply. Sounds like a great idea and I’ll mull it over for the next few weeks. Reason being I volunteered to help my auntie and her daughter to help convert an outside building in her garden into a nail studio as they’ve spent a fortune on rent money in their current premises in town, even though they’ve been shut down. Anyhow to cut it short it near well bloody killed me yesterday and I’m aching in places I didn’t know existed, so much so, that I couldn’t even pick up and play the guitar last night. I’m sure it will do me good though. I’m glad I can email you though as many a time I’ve wanted your opinion on a potential auction, without alerting the world as it were. I do have zoom and I think it’s brilliant so I’ll certainly be in touch.
Re youngish Andy.
Oh yes I forgot to add, when I do feel ready to zoom you, it would give you an idea of where I’m at? I’ve become pretty ok at finger picking, unlike the Daddystovepipes ect I don’t have total thumb independence, more of my own version, that maybe creates an illusion of thumb independence. But as per this video it’s actually using a pick, where I really struggle? Even in this example of using only downstrokes, you make it look far easier than what it is, as I’m also of the opinion that strumming all six strings isn’t very inspiring.
@@andybowen1249 Hi Andy, the worst thing any teach/tutor can say is "It's Easy" because everything is easy once you have mastered it but not if you are learning it. Should we arrange a one to one via Zoom, I would need to watch and listen to your playing and then agree with you what you would like and how to approach it. I never really learnt much from teachers because they had a process of trying to teach me what they wanted rather than what I wanted - even though I probably couldn't describe it at the time. I try to be a bit more empathetic than that - and still remember when I was learning - and I think that helps.
@@SillyMoustache yes absolutely. I’ll be in touch as soon as my fingers are back to working. Wheelbarrowing two ton of gravel did this lol. I’ve been lurking on two acoustic forums, that you’re a member of also. I should join, since I feel I’ve improved somewhat. If I’ve learned anything about the guitar it’s that, there are levels to it. I don’t even mean playing like Al Di Meola or something? There are players like yourself or Nick Lowe, Jim Lauderdale that play really good guitar, that imo is often found lacking in folk who try to accompany themselves?
Thank you again Andy, I had forgotten this video, although I do remember viewing it now. I haven't tried the loose hand shaking method yet, so perhaps, I must to that to get the thump, thump clunk out of my strum. I am going to view your "melody and bass runs" video again too, that I see here, as I may have missed or forgotten something important in it as well.
Great lesson, love your style. I've been learning to play for about five years now. I do what you describe as the wall of sound strumming and so this is very good for me to try and improve my sound. cheers
Please do, as you say "wall of sound" is rarely musical to the listeners.
Congratulations, you just found the roots of Bluegrass. Play it fast and you got it covered.
Eggs acktly!
Excellent little lesson. Be great to see you break down the base runs a little more, and I'd also be interested in your take, and any tips on, string muting too. Keep up the good work friend. Thank you.
Hi thanks for ths - I'll have a think about better illustrating my bass runs. Keep watching!
Great stuff.Could listen to you all day . I'd better get practicing again..I still have trouble with holding the pick with just finger and thumb tho..been playing for years using 1st and 2nd finger and thumb , and choosing picks ? A nightmare. Anyway , keep up the good work..Id better go and get my guitar..Cheers.
Hi John , thanks so much for your kind comments. Picks? Try some large triangles - Wegen TF or even start on thisr Dunlop Primetones to get started. The best are undoubtedly Blue Chip TAD 40s or TAD 50s. ,
Great video. But of course all of your lessons are good. Can you do others along the same theme? Thanks
Hi Russ, I 'm glad you foud this useful. could you be more specific ? Also, if you are interested I;m now doing one-to-one Zoom lessons/meetings, so if interested, my email is on my channels "about page". I'd be happy to help if I can. (you don't need to be signed into zoom, 'cos In am!)
Very nice playing
Thank you- hope it was useful.
Thank you SM for this fantastic lesson! What is your guitar ?
Hi Olivier, that guitar is a Santa Cruz "RS" which really stands for "Roy Smeck", which was a Gibson Hawaiian guitar with a deep body. Many have been converted to Spanish style, but this one was built for normal playing with my preferred wider fretboard and 12 frets to body.
you have a very choice guitar collection...love 12 fret dreads. Forced to chose, do you prefer the Collings or the Santa Cruz?
Hi, In '98, I was given a choice of 12 fret dreads. Martin, Bourgeois, Santa Cruz and Collings. I chose the Collings and would do so again. My Santa Cruz is not a dread but a jumbo (Roy Smeck) and it is a lovely instrument.
@@SillyMoustache Ah ok - thanks for the info!
Hi Andy
So unfortunately I diten learn from this video and it's not because of your teaching but iv been playing like that "boom chick " for a long time,it's the fiddly bits I can't do and don't know how to go about learning it,I wonder do you actually know just how good of a player you are ? I will continue trying to perfect my right hand technique and mind you it's not that bad as I play with dynamics but it still don't sound as nice as your playing,many thanks for the videos you spend time on for us to learn from and enjoy 😊
Hi, have you seen this one ? ruclips.net/video/JUyQ6B4jhTw/видео.html
A bunch of us used to get together every Saturday we were of varied abilities one guy was really good and another used to play like you described at the start. He'd strum all the strings even with chords where it was incorrect and it sounded awful. It used to drive me nuts but he owned the PA so we couldn't insult him.
Hi, I find myself teaching the technique of a simple bass and rhythm a lot. I think that for many, having 6 strings means that all should be played simultaneously- trouble is that kind of playing (the windscreen wiper method) is rarely musical. Thanks for watching.
I appreciate your talent Andy, but for teaching me and old Okie, you move just a little too fast. I do like all of your videos. I especially like your rendition of Magnolia Wind
Hi Chelsea, thanks for watching. please note that I'm not teaching you a song or a chord progression but the picking style which I'm calling "boom" (the bass) and "chick" the chord on the upper three r four strings (1,2,3 possibly 4) .
You could go to settings (the cog symbol, and slow the speed down a little ?
Hope that helps - Regards,