Andy Wood guitar series "The Woodshed" Ep 10- Alternate Picking Mental Concepts.

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Hello music lovers, and welcome back to the Woodshed. This is a bit of a different episode where we dive into the power of the mind, and we examine some of the mental concepts I use to overcome alternate picking challenges and roadblocks. I hope everyone out there is safe and sound, and i hope you find some interesting info here with some of these philosophies on overcoming physical roadblocks in the picking hand. Buckle up, because we are gonna get deep on the hippy dippy stuff. As always a like and subscribe is appreciated! Let me know if you'd enjoy more conceptual content like this, I certainly don't want my channel to simply turn into another youtube "Put your fingers here to play lick A" type of thing. Cheers all, and crispy high fives!
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@anastasiosmentesidis7296 4 жыл бұрын

This mental aspect of playing is rarely talked about. Andy, this lesson was extremely valuable and very much appreciated. I would love to see more lessons like this one.

@ericstrat3579 2 жыл бұрын

The Malmsteen-ish lick from 2:50-2:54 was so casual & so many guitarists take years to work up to that level…. Bravo, sir.

@dan_perry 4 жыл бұрын

Very insightful Andy! The kids nowadays just have it made...the resources available. Us old timers had to work this stuff out the old fashioned way.

@cosmicspaceship Жыл бұрын

I can never learn enough here, thank you so much...

@JoshPaterson 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found you. This is just fantastic stuff.

@reaganbrowne6373 4 жыл бұрын

This is the Holy Grail of lessons Andy! Your best yet. I’ve learned that SO much of this alternate picking hurdles is mental. Thank you for all that you do.

@zaccyo 4 жыл бұрын

Loving these Andy. Thank you so much!!

@MarcoEscalante1 4 жыл бұрын

This lesson couldn't have come at a better time.Thank you! I've thought about this concept before, glad to see others do too

@peterball2855 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time and effort in making these videos. Greatly appreciated. Keep em coming please. You’re the man.

@JohnPMusic 4 жыл бұрын

These are some concepts I’ve thought about a lot but didn’t know how to approach them. Great video Andy, thanks so much.

@brettwilliams5363 4 жыл бұрын

Love the "Hippy Dippy" stuff. It's really useful to know what your mind is doing while you are playing at speed. Thanks for the great lessons. I'm really loving them.

@tommartling2473 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson Andy. Really appreciate it.

@dmac7882 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating insights! The way you describe and link the mental vs muscle game of playing is eye opening . Thanks man, please keep making these and stay well

@jeremystimers 3 жыл бұрын

Great concepts Andy. I’d love to see more of this stuff.

@Sandy_Clam 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, this is pretty much exactly where I'm stuck and feel like I've plateaued in my playing. Thanks for all the advice!

@rs-xr3ty 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the insight. So much valuable info

@ryanwalker3015 4 жыл бұрын

Man that was great on many levels. I watched this vid at work without my guitar and still got a ton out of it. I dig your concept of explaining and teaching. Keep it up man. I also like the reminder to embrace your own way of doing it, ie. hand position and approach, but at the same time teaching certain aspects you really need to have. Great video man.

@Priyadarshan_Nag 2 жыл бұрын

This is pure gold! I wish I learned this 20 years ago. Thanks Andy!! 🤗

@mikestguitar 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely enjoyed the episode!! Very useful concepts here....thanks again!!!!

@lonnyhandwork422 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Andy - and so timely for me as I'm trying to finally truly get my chops together after many years of playing. Thanks a lot!

@JimHimProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Andy, thank you so much!!! I think this personally answers to my request. Much love and respect! thank you.

@bobbreckenkamp4641 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT tips, tricks and concepts...THANKS!!

@winstonsmith7652 3 жыл бұрын

Always love your content. Such a beautiful picking technique, and a lot of wisdom. Thanks.

@alonsodelafuente9802 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much maestro! Really inspiring words at the end.

@johnnyh64 4 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thanks for sharing Andy!

@ianbrick5211 4 жыл бұрын

Super enlightening, Thanks Andy

@brentstewart4360 4 жыл бұрын

thanks again for your insight on playing

@jakefrancis9521 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson man, you are a great teacher and your explanations are sophisticated but easy to grasp.

@jamminwithjambo7729 4 жыл бұрын

Andy... you're a great musician and teacher. You're like a really good friend to kick back with. It just comes across. Thanks!!! 😎👍🏽🎶😱♥️🔥🎶

@chuckmatses6803 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic - he’s pretty much explaining the unexplainable as far as figuring out one’s own playing mindset.

@edisongabutero9455 4 жыл бұрын

Theres tons of instructional videos on youtube about alternate picking but Andy delivers this to where a regular dude can really absorb what he's saying ❤❤❤

@jojo2becbec 4 жыл бұрын

So much good info in these videos much appreciated!

@zacharyvaccaro5632 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent concept for a video! Please do continue making this kind of content. It is a nice change! Alway' s great feedback from someone who has gone through all of these experiences/ challenges and how to overcome them. Thank you!

@edwardpatrickwhite6679 4 жыл бұрын

This video just ticked so many boxes for me. Love the hippy dippy stuff!

@SeanAsheOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

This rules Andy! This whole series is such a gift to the guitar community! 8 years ago you came to Illinois at Chris’ place and, I remember asking ‘how can I get my left and right hand synced up?’ And you said ‘ keep on pickin’. It worked, and I think about that a lot.

@andywoodmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Sean Ashe cheers my dude🎸🍻

@drwood84 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best guitarist alive today. Thank you, Andy. Awesome stuff!!!!

@juiceman1807 4 жыл бұрын

Andy, Thank you so much for what you do for us. I have what I call a wall that I run into when trying to play fast. Its like my hands just wont do it, but I keep trying 35 years now. Thanks your info helps!

@jamfactory4119 4 жыл бұрын

Again, your simple straight forward advice has helped me to effortlessly breakthrough walls that have held me back for years as a player. Knowing that I'm doing well amongst high caliber players by holding it together with 1/16th notes at 150 BPM is a priceless boost to my perception of self.... thank you. I'm instantly a shredder like never before.

@7thString84 4 жыл бұрын

Great, great, great! My most progress within the last years of playing came mostly from psychological views. You are absolutely right, man! Thank you and please keep the vids coming! Cheers from Germany! :)

@MikeSealguitar 4 жыл бұрын

Even as a fingerstyle player, I found this lesson to be really insightful. Couldn't agree more, it's so important to believe that you can achieve your goals, knocking down barriers instead of creating them. Really cool to hear your perspective on these topics, thanks for sharing!

@nogoogleplus 4 жыл бұрын

Andy you rock, thanks for the awesome vid!

@MrNamePerson 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Andy.

@freddylive4181 3 жыл бұрын

finally someone brings up the subject of relaxation as it pertains to playing the guitar .. Thank You Andy .. keep being hippie dippie.

@GeorgeMilkasIgore 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Andy! Building confidence for speed is a challenge for me! You provide inspiration! Great lesson!

@SRHMusic012 4 жыл бұрын

Andy, thank you very much for taking the time to do this and share your insights. This is a great lesson to focus on musical freedom. I keep looking for ways to stay musical while being able to play some faster lines... Most of the 'speed' and 'sweep' type things (that are easy to find online/youtube) don't seem very musical, to me at least. Keep up the great work.

@sublyme2157 4 жыл бұрын

You made a lot of great points, thanks Andy.

@Malediction99 4 жыл бұрын

I like this approach. I used to play competition pool, and getting into "the zone" was all important. Your conscious mind doesn't talk to your muscles, your subconscious does, so you need to think differently if you want to nail things that require a huge degree of muscle coordination.

@ChrisBrooksGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

11:56 Cheers for the mention. What you're demonstrating there is proximal interphalangeal flexion/extension between the thumb and index at the point at the first joint from the tips. I most definitely can't pick like that. I don't like the tone and I don't find any longevity in that (personally). Plus, in and of itself, it doesn't offer any string-changing facility the way rotation does. My motion is a blend of about 40% forearm rotation 40% wrist (whereas yours is a LOT more wrist and forearm is used to fine-tune your angles rather than the bulk of motion). The last 20% of my arriving at the string is the thumb metacarpal (the big bone) moving towards the centre of the palm (which affects the other joints in a visual way but they're not the source). In itself, it's not sufficient for my picking motion. I've tried isolating each element of the "tri-blend" I've diagnosed in my own motion, and none of them alone create the same motion. Just to nerd out in detail :)

@andywoodmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Brooks Guitar thanks for that insight!! A great example of “finding the feeling” and not based on visuals. From vids it looks like you do the “thumb wiggle” thing

@ChrisBrooksGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

@@andywoodmusic my insight starts and ends with guitar. When I play drums, it's "pick up the sticks however, then hit shit" haha.

@theredchannel98 4 жыл бұрын

Two of the best pickers on the planet right here.

@MindsetMastery75 4 жыл бұрын

@@theredchannel98 Really? I never heard of Chris Brooks i will have to go to his channel next and check him out. Andy Wood is def one of the top pickers in the world right now though for sure.

@SRHMusic012 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool - thanks for chiming in on this... things are getting nerdy in the picking talk these days. It's really interesting to see the focus on the right hand now in detail beyond things like how players hold the pick (e.g. Guitar Player articles would point out how Steve Morse or George Benson have unique grips or angles, etc.). You might check out Troy Grady's more recent videos on isolating the wrist side to side motion (I think his work has gotten better, more specific, than his earlier videos), e.g. search KZfaq for "Troy Grady wrist". But I've seen other advanced guitarists talk about how natural it is to be able to 'wave' your hand with more forearm rotation than what Andy uses or the strict side to side motion Troy talks about. Everyone's different... seems good to break it down at some point in any case.

@Maxsguitars 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful lesson!great guitar player, teacher and great guy Andy Wood

@JMnyJohns 4 жыл бұрын

Andy just wanted to thank you again. Every lesson is so clear and useful. And, of course, your technique is absurd. Inspiring.

@ericstrat3579 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent insights and thank you for this lesson… 🙏🏼🎸

@stevenewsome7294 Жыл бұрын

Coolest guitar instructor on KZfaq. Great insight and unlocks the mental boxes we get stuck in. Also promotes creativity. Awesome job.

@user-bf1on1vb6y 3 жыл бұрын

I very much sympathize with what you said about fear

@mksounds6326 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good stuff to chew on. Been playing 30 years and there are a variety of concepts/techniques that I have been good at and some that still vex me. Bridging the gap between what comes easy and what is more challenging is the holy grail of guitarists. I enjoy every type of player, from shredders that have all the emotion of a typewriter (it's what old people used to write letters, kids) to guys that say everything with three notes. I believe it's all about chasing the sounds you enjoy. Great video. Much respect from the Bay Area. MK

@smoothpicker 8 ай бұрын

I didnt know I needed this lesson until I watched this video and I'm extremely glad I did!! Good info hear and I'm definitely gonna apply it to my playing thanks ❤

@brianolson_music 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love it. Thank you.

@stevenjones6780 3 жыл бұрын

So much focus on just one form of musical expression; speed- yet impressive. Freedom of expression is the real goal.

@hottamanful 3 жыл бұрын

Got it boss.. Will keep going ahead for sure.. keep em coming.. 🎸

@HUNTERWRENNMusicvlogz 4 жыл бұрын

Always amazing video🤘🤙. Here always for your support to support others thanks Andy you ROCK🤙🤘🎸🤠👍

@chatbanaga5549 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and sensible! Thanks!

@perryguitar1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’ve been doing this for years( having different techniques in different tempos) and it’s a relief, that I’m not the only one ;-)

@mglickman13 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful subject that is overlooked again and again Andy. Mind over matter is the goal. =D Thanks again. Spyder

@JimFothergill 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff and well taught lesson!!!!

@herdoiza1 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson - thank you!

@Datanditto 4 жыл бұрын

Great work brother! Thanks

@jonbigg7385 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. It really gave me some new things to try for my alternate picking. I'd love to hear your thoughts on improving picking hand fretting hand synchronization. That's where I really struggle when I try to go faster.

@luigidambra2523 Жыл бұрын

Maestro Andy, very useful video, thank you very much. My mental state is that i'm watching your lessons because that's what Is helping more to me 😊🎸🙏

@winstonsmith8240 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I tried this. As you know, it works! Thanks so much. You're a bloody fabulous player by the way, and you seem like a cracking bloke. All the best.

@KellyBack 3 жыл бұрын

Really lovin your insight! 🎸🎶 great player and great teacher!

@meowwoem6372 4 жыл бұрын

i'm going to have to go and check out your other vids, mate. interesting stuff.

@haymez 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Andy!

@CarlosMVOliveira 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@frankquinn1296 4 жыл бұрын

The mental thing is a big challenge for me , I have always doubted my ability as a guitar player, because I never spent the time to understand the fret board properly, I can mimic a lot of people but when it comes up to upping my game its a challenge and I end playing the same crap. I play in a Skynyrd tribute band in Canada but we dont gig that much and it has made me very limited. The mental aspect is really a mind freeze for me, I know what I want to do but my head keeps saying you cant do that, its really hard to defeat this now. You're advice on this point is well noted and I will try to do better now.

@satchrules101 3 жыл бұрын

It’s just Subconscious programming you can play anything you want no matter what.

@vubear 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode.

@gloucestersmokes 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, thanks.

@paldenno1 4 жыл бұрын

Andy Wood is a good guy. He actually cares that you understand this stuff. He doesen't hide a single thing about his technique .

@jazzercaster4749 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this mate.

@crazyeddie5558 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff here, Thanks!

@jaysonjohnson556 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have had Andy Wood and Ben Eller as guitar teachers back in 1986 when I started to play. Hands down the best teachers I've ever watched.

@brianolson_music 2 жыл бұрын

Me too Jayson. I started in ‘84 when We strapped my buddies boom box (whatever we called them back then) to my buddies moped (no joke unfortunately) and my trumpet to my moped 😔, put the brand new Van Halen 1984 on repeat, cranked it, drove 10 miles (mostly on a 2 lane county highway😬😔) , and came home with the worst guitar in the store🤩. Action was ridiculous. I can still see it , had to be 1 1/2 inches at top frets. Killed my fingers. But I digress…. I think the same thing all the time about how great it would’ve been to have all this invaluable information at our fingertips. But then I try to remember, …. I sure am glad we have it now! understatement of the century! I thought cable tv was good. Shheeeez . Now that’s awesomeness.

@ScottyBrockway 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianolson_music I also wish I had Andy, Ben and Joe Satriani as teachers when I started. I would have become a monster I think. I already had a good ear and was figuring out entire band catalogues by myself, but I couldn't get the solos. I developed some pretty crazy rhythm chops, but I'm only getting the lead chops now. I hope I'm not too old :D

@Shagohod1897 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insight, dude! I can play pretty fast but I find that with smooth muscle memory, it's sometimes tricky to "wake it up", so to speak. Focusing on dynamics worked within a few minutes. Much appreciated!

@mikeydavidson8438 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson!!!!!!!!

@airbloomamplifiers 2 жыл бұрын

Good insight. Thanks 🙏

@christopherwilliams1059 4 жыл бұрын

This is gonna help alot! Killer lessons!

@clintn6677 4 жыл бұрын

I started with alternate picking and it's so instilled in my playing that it really takes focus not to alternate. When I first started try economy picking it just felt wrong.

@Gtrmanify 4 жыл бұрын

hey Andy Great woodshed man!. I have been doing alternate picking for a long , long time but never actually learned cross picking. I'm digging in , Thanks

@zachshoher1200 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thx!

@Sttonkeoj 4 жыл бұрын

“Rawhide”! Great recommendation! The acoustic guitar solo in that tune is insane!

@megnadh 4 жыл бұрын

Man, who dislikes this !! Amazing stuff, what else to be expected from Andy !!

@chrischoir3594 3 жыл бұрын

This is a good lesson thanks

@atomichaser 4 жыл бұрын

dear andy..this is awesome..ur playing is fantastic...i like alternate picking freedom...im gonna strive for it...steve..btw..i watched frank gamble..as awesome as he is...and he is...u sound more fluid and pleasing to the ear..thx 4 this vid

@lynington 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, good advice and so eloquently delivered, thanks also to Ben Eller for first bringing you to my attention

@vanderglorious 4 жыл бұрын

I rarely comment on videos but this was an absolutely fantastic lesson! Really appreciate these insights.

@edwinwoods8294 Жыл бұрын

thk you .. Such a great teacher... I love that you number the episodes .. More music influencers online should take note to that .. then I can watch em all../ Your crazy talented , but also a great teacher .. I love Yngwie and mr Wylde.. But they are not good teachers .. lol.. one dude said it perfectly after one of their lessons .. He was like , " 2+2 =4 ... Now go figure out the orbits of the planets ...!!!! lol .. and when someone asked Yngwie in a lesson , they said can you play it slow ...? Ynqwie just says , with no hesitation , " that is slow ! lol " ... but I love your channel , Your very talented , a great teacher and very humble .. Thk you

@stephenjohndoohan 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson Andy :)

@denismguitar1552 4 жыл бұрын

My two favorite Andy’s are Timmons and Wood. Keepin it musical!

@brucemonahan8134 5 ай бұрын

Thank You....

@troyrahnedir 4 жыл бұрын

Andy!! That was so great!!! Would you be able to talk about guitar set up some time. Where I live there is no access to sophisticated, experienced guitar techs. I'd love to know your thoughts and experience about what you look for in your set up. It'd be really great to know what a pro player's needs and expectations are set up-wise.