Jealously

@Wizzykin I’m not a trump supporter but politics is a horrible example to use for this..

What do you mean? The video was viewed 44k times and there are only 20 dislikes.

@@thatez still, what point are you making? The video still has dislikes and I was posing the question. Probably means nothing but why dislike at all.

@@ramjam6934 People get mad at literally everything these days, someone got the video title auto-translated to his language and clicked on it, just to find out it's in English, a language he doesn't speak. Someone got mad at the ads. Someone found something the guy said throughout the video - offensive(now you gonna say: but what? -idk there are videos of people getting offended by someone saying "hi" to them, so literally anything). So only 20 people to dislike something that have been viewed so many times is considered even impossible. This is basically one of the least disliked videos I have ever encountered in my entire life and then I saw your comment. That's why I replied.

You echo exactly how I feel about it. You have to make that time for yourself otherwise someone else will find a way to use it for you.

I just turned 60, always busy doing something I need to allow time for the guitar too

The death of creativity isn't ever a lack of talent, it's interruption.

You hit the nail on the head with this Andrew

Man, you just spoke to me. I'm 44 and just started playing again since I was a teenager.

No shit he already knew how to play this is just advertisement

@@drood78 Okay so even if he played before, did you not see the beginning clip. Ain't no way he's played a decent amount before.

can you hold a guitar upside down @@danielp7219

get a good teacher and you can make great progress in a few months. IF the student will trust the teacher and do what they are told! eat your vegetables(do the boring finger exercises EVERY DAY ) Even in a week a complete beginner could learn almost everything they want to in a crash course, better if they are an adult and have a hunger to learn

It's hard to believe..may be he is far more committed. Finger picking is not easy to pick though..

Still going?

keep going brother, don't stop !!

Lol it's the F I have trouble with

G Chord has to be the easiest, the F on the other hand......

Definitely a F chord. Been a year and a half and I still try to avoid songs that use an F chord (unless I can do a F bar on my electric. Can’t on my acoustic yet). Am, A, Em, E probably the easiest chords in my opinion. And G is the easiest to transition from

Nah, they are the people who googled the price of Paul David’s course...

That’s why I use DADGAD exclusively. Damaged left hand won’t allow those awkward shapes.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

They happen to have the brains, skills and quality practice which you don't obviously

@prod. auroralearning through practice+theory and recording yourself is a good way to progress.

5 years says nothing, it's about how much, and more importantly, how efficient you practise. Do you grab your guitar to play songs you already know, or are you trying to learn new things every day you grab your guitar.

@@vtmusic5173 I know. In 1 year I learnt more than this guy thanks to my teacher, but still I'm pretty sure that there are fake videos out there

@@harjotgill6162 speaking from experience, a music degree first and foremost develops your skill to become a better musician (usually at some form of professional level). Like in any thing related to art, what you do with the obtained skill is pretty much up to you. In music: -Become an artist (write and/or perform on your or other artists’ records), -producer / mixer / engineer (be involved in the production of music as a musician or more focused on designing sounds), -mixing / mastering (which is another stage in music production once the songs have been recorded -writer (compose and write lyrics for artists) -arranger (be involved in the music creation process but as in arranging songs for various instruments anywhere from single instruments / vocals to large orchestras). -become a music performer in orchestra, band, or freelance performer (e.g at local venues) Also possibility to work as a teacher in schools or privately. I probably forgot something but that should cover some of it. Noteworthy to say is that the music degree itself doesn’t guarantee you getting any further than anyone else who is self-taught to the same level (unless you are applying for a job as a teacher, that degree can usually be seen as an important credential). A lot of people aren’t willing to put down the time and effort to teach themselves to a certain point, whereas students pursuing a music degree usually have regular practice schedules and assignments, they get help from experienced professionals and usually can participate in concerts and bands, which in a way prepares you for “real world” scenarios more. I wrote this on my phone so sorry if it became a wall of text. Anyway hope that helps.

Can you tell me how he recorded and played over the rhythm part in the end? What gear do I need to buy to achieve that?

@@MrRinrea looper pedal is what you’re after, if you want to record your own rhythm and play over it. Otherwise you could just play over a backing track of a song you want to play

@@ikealamp53 honestly, 39 is really young!

@@kidwithacontroller4193 Yes it is and even at 60+ yo you could start learning guitar

Unless you have Dementia

Thanks for commenting and thanks for the tip. I really need to knuckle down with a few songs and master them as much as I can I think and maybe a make a cover. Food for thought.

I second this man's comment. You'll probably find like a lot of people (myself included) I used to rush like a maniac playing, things just sound and feel so much better when you relax .

@@MidlifeGuitar Nice progress dude. Another tip: If u pick the strings with your Guitar Pick try to rest you Palm on the bridge and pick more by moving your thump and and indexfinger. I think its easier than doning the picking movement with your whole hand while its in the air.

Congrats 👍

@@lustmolch5867 I don't want to be annoying but the picking motion should come from the wrist. If you use your thumb and index finger you will have problems once you start playing faster. If you really want to know how to pick precise and efficient I recommend watching one of Tom Hess's masterclasses about picking techique on KZfaq. PS: you made some great progress!

Don’t take this “Forbidden riff” shit seriously, It’s honestly embarrassing when people do that.

@@Rawan-kd9vq its a joke you incel

What is the forbidden riff?

@@taylorberthusen stairway to heaven

@@severatear989 sorry to appear ignorant, but why is it a forbidden rift ?

Keep it up brother!

We are waiting your videos too!

How have you gotten on because I also have issues with my hands

hey!! btw there are some helpful stuff for people with any physical diabetes, ive seen some helpers that are similar to buttons you can install in the fingerboard. maybe this info can help someone :) good luck!!

Wish you the best of Luck and Health brother

Thanks for taking the time to write this, the way you think about your playing and learning sounds exactly the same way I do. To know that you have been through it and are now getting some recognition from friends is awesome. I started the channel not being able to play so I thought that way everyone could see why I was no good. That has helped me with the shame thing about my ability, as they say in New Zealand 'It is what it is'.

This is also a inspiring commentary.

Guys, don’t be so hard on yourselves. I’ve been playing off and on since I was 16 and I’m 42 now, I still think I suck! Bright side about learning now is that there are so many resources at your disposal, and great learning programs that you can learn in clear step by step manner. When I started we didn’t have any of the things we’ve got now, there were some video lesson courses on vhs, but they were hard to really get in to, and you didn’t have as many genre’s to choose from. I had Metal Method Guitar, because that’s all there was, and all I wanted to do was play Texas Blues like Stevie Ray Vaughn. So you are learning at a really, really great time, and in fact, know more than I did in just a few short months than I did after 2-3 years. One thing I have noticed is a lot of players seem to forget how hard it was when they first started. Never forget, because it took you a lot of hard work to get where you’re at, and don’t ever let anyone cheapen the work you’ve put in. Also, there is no such thing as a ‘natural’ when it comes to the guitar. There’s just three types. Those that threw it away because it was ‘too hard’ those that ‘worked at it’ and those that ‘worked a little bit harder at it’. Keep playing man! Don’t ever let anyone take it away from you! Good job, and trust me, you don’t suck, and your not horrible. Your doing great! Hell, look at how far you’ve come in just a year! You’re guitar journey has just gotten started! Skies the limit! You can get as good or great as you want to be. You’ve got all the tools out there for you. Keep on rocking!

I played for a couple months many years back. Didn't really get any where. I picked it back up 6 months ago and have been playing 2-3 hours every day. I don't really focus on trying to be good. Just trying to be better than before. It has been a lot of fun. I'm 31.

@@Psychopath777 -Ego will always say it's not good enough,or better than before.

Great to hear!

There is easier way to play the F chord, you do not have to play the bar chords.

@@levinaryan760 it is still important to leqrn barre

When I play the F shape, I use my thumb to get the big 6th string note instead of using my index finger for a barre. It's much easier on my wrist, and doesn't require as much grip strength for me.

Thank you, there definitely has been some struggles

How’s it going 🤗😍

Well said! and thanks.

There is no fate but what we make for our self 😎. But I only learned that now being 42. As you said keeping on going. But always enjoying.

Good for you mate, you're never too old to learn. Ibanez make great guitars for the money, I've got a few myself and my favourite one I've had for about five years now. I wish you luck man, it may be frustrating initially but if you stick with it you'll thank yourself. I probably only made it through 2020 because I had my guitars. Music is definitely good for you. ;D

Practice every at least 15 minutes don’t skip a day and you will succeed

Hop on to Justin Guitar free course on youtube.

One year later... How is it going?

How are you getting on with the guitar?

I'm the same 32 and 1 month of learning, also have the same plans for next year. Wish you a very much luck💪🏻☝🏻😀 impossible nothing 🤟🏻

@@dusangrujic6163 same to you man 😁

Are you still at it?

Music theory (which makes up the structure of music) is a language. So you are absolutely correct :) Repetition repetition repetition. And start slow. Once you can perform the piece without mistakes start gradually working your way up to the normal tempo. Oh, and Playing with a metronome can help a lot. Give it a try!

How is your progress?

Im 56 and started almost 2 years ago and its the best thing I have ever done for myself. I dont have much time but it feels like its a part of me now when I pick it up eventhough I still consider myself a beginner. Its a life long journey and you get out of it what you put in. Cheers to everyone doing it.

👍

Where are you learning from?

How's it going with the guitar?

@@kevinford6372 not comparing my journey to others, I think I’ve come a long way! Its probably slower than most but I’ve got a beautiful family and 3 kids, and they come first. Don’t get daily practice, but at least 3 days a week. Really stuck on the F barre chord and have been for months.. I get it about 40-50% of the time. I can play it decently on other frets, just struggling with the first fret. Compared to where I started (I knew nothing!) I think I’ve made SO much progress and I thoroughly enjoy guitar.

@@AJ_AJ. that's what it's about, ENJOYING learning how to play the guitar. Yeah that F barre chord can be tough, but like everything else the more you do it the easier it becomes. I was fortunate one of my favorite songs is faster pussycat, house of pain. Well if I was going to learn it I had to conquer the F barre chord. So it gave me motivation to practice that F chord countless of hours. Keep jamming

@@kevinford6372 I can’t imagine learning f barre chord right off the bat, that’s ambitious! Lol. Some of my favorite songs have lots of barre chords (not just the f) and I am no where near the level of being ready to learn those. But someday I will and I’m hopeful for the future!

@@AJ_AJ. how is it bro?

I love if you practice today you will be better than you were yesterday. Wow!!! That just inspired me even more.

@Reanimator7336 to inspire someone is the biggest compliment! I'm glad you found some inspiration here! 🙌🫡

Thanks, I am glad it could inspire a little.

Do it! :)

Keep it up and you will get there. If you can enjoy the journey and not place expectations on yourself it will fly by and your progress will be be really noticeable when you look back. Try and record yourself and look back every few months, it really helps!

Never give up!!! Keep up the great work !!

Thank you. and keep it up! It can be very frustrating but stick with it, the reward is in overcoming those frustrating moments 👍

I'm 38 and starting as soon as I can decide wich guitar to buy. Wish me luck guys!

@@lsramonr Good luck!

@@lsramonr electric or acoustic?

@@matthewstrang5759 I'm going for an electric one. A friend on mine is helping me, he's searching for a good deal for a beginner (guitar, amp, tuner, etc)