Tim Henson has a way of making nearly aggressive playing sound like the most calming thing ever

This video is really for those of us struggling on guitar. To see someone as talented as Tyler go through the same struggle we all do is a healthy reminder and inspiring. Thanks for putting yourself out there and making this video

I've seen them playing 40oz live in Belgium 3 days ago. They're insane. If you can, go watch them in concert guys !

This man has made me a better guitarist

Tyler you have no idea how fucking impressive this is. You’re so god damn talented it’s so sick I love it.

This is one of the best guitar vids I've ever seen. It shows how hard it is to actually nail stuff, the time spent just figuring it out a few notes at a time. Not just 1 take and done. But hours of sitting down and figuring it out and making mistakes that in the end build into getting it. Or thinking you have it, getting ever closer until the first time you nail it 👍

Man, you did awesome with this! Great job. I LOVE the honesty of putting "Guitar Excuse" over the top of what was clearly a real moment when you were working through this.

Went to the Polyphia Concert in Berlin 2 days ago. The guys are just freakin insane and gettin this right on your own shows what a talent you have aswell. Helps a bit to learn anyhting they do seeing how you go about it !

Tyler's amazing😎 Them ears, Them hands & that musical education working together on a fretboard is like wizardry.👍✊

Man, I remember learning stuff that was nowhere near this hard and i even had tabs to help me and i still couldn't pick it up like this. It would take me three or four days to get 12 notes up to speed before I moved on. This was when I was in high school and I would come home, eat something, then lock myself in my room until I fell asleep at 1am with my guitar in my lap. If I was really close to the end of a song, I'd skip school to finish it. Now I'm in my 50s and I can't play as fast, but I was never this good.

Your ear training is far better than mine right now. I can usually figure out the key of a song but I’m not there yet where I can figure out every part. Respect bro!

Love the laugh track when underestimating Tim and Scottie's abilities lol

Dude! Total respect for picking up some polyphia by ear! Lovin' your work man 🤘

Hats off for diving in and not getting the tabs as a starting point. Thanks for sharing the process, as well... it's hard to pick up a song by ear, but it's soooo satisfying when you get there.

great job! it was fun watching your process and picking up some tips on learning songs. i saw them last summer in mpls, and seing them again this fall. it's incredible watching them do this stuff live!

The way you learned the first three chords was insightful on how to learn songs by ear. Loved this video idea and format.

Your channel has turned into one of my favorites. Not sure I can put a finger on why, but there's an intrigue that most channels don't have. Keep it up!

Tyler. Thank you for letting us see you struggle. Your never give up attitude is probably what I've had to do for the entirety of my guitar life. I thought it was being taken away from me physically by compression in the Ulner Nerve from my elbow down. The worst part being, the surgeon having to repair/replace the nerves that control my Ring and Pinky fingers on my fretting hand. I'm not fixed yet. It's a long healing process. But you're showing me the light at the end of the tunnel. Idk how to thank you, but I will think of a way. Until then, ✌️❤️🤘🎸💯. I'm just so happy right now!!

I'm really glad that he switched guitars for the majority of the video and came up with a tone that's similar to what Polyphia used on the song. Just like the note at the end I also really love that tone and I've personally discovered that it's a lot easier for me to learn how to play other people's riffs or licks if I come up with a tone that's at least SIMILAR to theirs as it kind of helps me to get into a mind space where the playing makes more sense.

Thank you for showing the method of figuring it out and the struggle we all know. This is a great example of what practice is and how to work your ears. Used tabs when I was younger like most but listening what fretting is the best way to learn. Love it 🤙

Your Kiesel is one of the coolest guitars I've ever seen. Seeing it again brings a smile to my face

What I like most about these kinds of videos is that, even someone as incredible at guitar as you, still has to "learn" to play songs. As dumb as that may sound, it's all too easy to find guitarists on instagram of a perfect run, not the 10 attempts they made whilst recording. It really helps me and my self-confidence to see we all struggle with learning new songs some times; so when I mess up playing a new song, I'm not as hard on myself and find it easier to keep going. Great video dude, loving the Guitar Super System too! \m/

Big fan of these videos, being able to learn by ear is a skill many of us take for granted - especially a Polyphia song dude

This is one of my favorite riffs by them, Im glad you made a video on this!

I don’t know what it is about his videos but they feel so cozy. The color correction, the sound quality and Tyler’s commentary puts it all together. Great video man, keep it up🤘

Awesome video! Love the pet chilling in the background and checking out your solo lol!

I'm not really into the same music as you....but I'm subscribed to your channel because of how you present your videos. You come across real and humorous and you really are a fantastic musician. Do more about feeling (aka Blues!) ~ Jeff

I’m hooked on learning Intervals songs and I related to this video so much. It’s so challenging and time consuming to learn these parts. But the end result is so worth it!

This song is really hard, so I really do feel for Tyler here lol. Those moments of "guitar player excuses" really got me feeling like we ALL do the same thing. I remember I was all sour grapes with the idea of playing fast lead parts until I actually learned how to play lead. I love how humanizing this is; since I've been learning a lot of Polyphia, it's been taking me multiple days to get riffs and passages down. In a strange way, it's good to see someone who I respect so much and hold in high regard struggle a bit with the same stuff I struggle with. Even though Tyler is miles and miles ahead of me, suddenly it feels like we're driving on the same track.

Love it! Just sit down with the audio and nut it all out. Old School. Hard Yards. Respect. I'm gonna finish learning Telegraph Road thanks to this vid inspiring me. Started it last Oct, did well but hit the old psychological plateau.

Awesome job Tyler and props for getting that groove down.

i love polyphia, love your vids and you make me a better guitar player everytime i learn something new from here

That guitar sounds sick. I have a new love/addiction for lipstick and firebird pickups. i have recently 'made' a normal 3 lipstick strat with a 10way freeway switch a 5pickup strat - 2firebird (neck and bridge) 3 lipsticks (inbetween), with 1 being in the normal middle spot but the other 2 right beside the f.b pickups so i can form p-rail style humbuckers using slide switches And a 2 firebird 1 lipstick 12 string tele..... And in a few months when its back in stock the guitar that kicked off this new habit - i can finally buy a lefty danelectro 12 string with 2 lipsticks I have a problem 😂

saw them play this flawlessly 2 days ago live in germany these guys are inhuman

Man, your patience! Your the best teacher brother...I'm grabbing my guitar now

I know this is about a polyphia song, but the screen blend of you playing the guitar and with your dog had strong chon energy. Great showing Tyler.

I just saw one with Steve Vai. They were amazing!! Dude your awesome and you've motivated me to break my post surgery protocol!! I just can't not play. I'm trying to keep it short and simple, but I had surgery on 4/12/23, and it's just so hard. I get home and my guitars are taunting me. I put them in the closet for about 2 excruciating weeks.. I just can't not play ❤🎸💯

So inspiring.. it is not the way you play.. but the way you achieve that

With the 90s music video too. Amazing work 👏🏼 👏🏼

The sweeps on this song are so hard!!!!

truthfully showing the process was more important to me than the song lick as the process is universal, thanks for sharing this player.

Hey Ty I love your videos and polyphia is my fav band please do more polyphia related content lol

Niceeee man, I learned the Chorus from this song as my first Polyphia riff, so cool. So now hopefully this helps me learn the rest haha

Tyler you are one of my biggest inspirations

I got to photograph this band in Manchester last week and I could barely take the photos because I was just mesmerised by their incredible playing. Still got some shots I'm happy with though!

Ah yes, watching you work just inspires me. I caught myself getting excited when it fell into place like it was me figuring it out 😂

you are very talented, Tyler. Keep it up

Saw them live in Zürich 2 weeks ago, the boys are insane live!

You're amazing tyler I'd love to hear you in the context of a band

I'm actually just starting my journey to learn things by ear (I've been playing for 13 months) and this kind of video is very useful, thanks! Already learned entire Fear of the dark song (without the solo)

Love the learning by ear videos

When he heard what his cousin wanted to play he almost had a stroke😂

The little "oops"' popups when attempting that first little slidey thing made my day. Fuckin' love your stuff Tyler

This is the beginning of Tyler's transcendence...

The key to those songs is wearing a suitably battered, oversized sweater. Ask Tim Henson.

I saw them play this last Friday in Birmingham ! Good on you for trying to learn it !

Appreciate this video, most videos we just see the final product and not how they got there

Aww you did it all for me, Tyler. I'm flattered.

You absolutely nailed it!!! 👏

Man this guys teaching skills are amazing! At this point I think I need guitar super systems, keep doing what your doing!

I like how you look sad at first 🎸 💥 your awesome!

That tone at the end is so good.

I saw polyphia live recently and tim played this riff so well ❤

Yes, thanks for doing some Polyphia Tyler!

That entire ep as well as NLND is just so god damn groovy

Thanks for letting us hang out with you in your sweet guitar lounge.

You got that hendrix grip on the neck, tim and scott usually doesn't hold the neck like that. They hold it more like a metal guitarist, it makes it easier to play certain riffs and chords. but it's still amazing that you still pulled this off.

YES!!!! 40 oz one oif my all time favorite songs Ill never be able to play, that intro riff in something else, not to mention those endless sweeps holy hell!! But that middle section, THIS SECTION! I could actually learn thank you so much!! edit nvm lol!!

Wow that is a beautiful song!

Amazing, man!

That lick sounds like a derivation/deviation of "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck. Henson's a MONSTER! 🎸🔥

Really great video. Do you think learning by ear like this is some innate ability or can it be learned? Also, here's a video idea. I know someone who is just starting their guitar journey and they asked me a question that I struggled to answer. He wanted to know, when he goes into a guitar shop to find a new guitar, what should he look for? When he gets one off the wall and tries it, what is it he should be testing out? I know what I like in a guitar but I have been playing for 30 years. I didn't know how to articulate how I know a guitar is right for me. He has only been playing for six months. I told him the basics. Sit down with it. Play it. Feel how the neck feels in your hand. Put a strap on it and stand up. See if the balance is good. Check it for scratches and dings. Plug it in and try a few tone settings. Maybe that's enough for a video on its own. But he countered all that with, "Yeah, but how do _know_ that it is the right guitar for you?" All I could say is I just know it when I play it. How do explain that to someone? And I can't find any videos that talk about this. How do you help a new player figure out what they like in a guitar? Or is that just something they have to figure out on their own through trying hundreds of guitars?

6:30 the ending of Playing God really smirking his way. glad the disclaimer is made lmao

Love to see you play your Kiesel

Number one… We want to see Jack play it now. Number two… The special effects really made the dogs red buthole stand out, it was the funniest thing I saw all day thank you

You nailed this, Tyler.

Not sure how i lost my subscription, but hold this 'Subscribe' my boy. Bout to go home and try to learn this one too

I hope after all that work you will make Jack send you a video of him mastering that riff. Or maybe he's just going to text and tell you he was only kidding.

I challenge you to learn whispering a prayer by Steve Vai and record the process, I'd really like to see you apply your method to that song

Thats impossible! Always with you what cannot be done... do or do not. there is no try...😢

I’m actually early for a video from Tyler!

Absolutely insane to see you learn this by ear! Speaking of polyphia, what are your thoughts on Ibanez guitars in general (I don't hear you mention them much)?? also for anyone interested, I have a beginner-friendly polyphia tutorial on my channel. Just started and hoping to make more!

The Polyphia algorithm brought me here again and I almost forgot why I liked this man 😂I won’t forget this time

Man thats dopeee🔥

I learned the intro and following arpeggio part. Very challenging song

Did you switch guitars because it sounds better on single coils? Or did something else happen? Great video!

Check out IanThornley of Big wreck for some wild guitar playing! I really missed him on the video you did where you ranked guitarists. one of the best guitarists out there that a ton of people haven't heard of. Their band is pretty big in Canada but hasn't had much air time in the US.

Crimson custom guitars is making a guitar out of 42,000 year old wood. You may want to check it out, beautiful wood.

One of my fav by polyphia 🤯🔥

How much time was the process? Great video, and exceptional playing.

I've just started a band with my mate . He played drums and I was on bass in our last band . We left together as it wasn't going anywhere . I'm changing to guitar and him to vocals . Any tips going forward ? We want to put together a mixed solid set of covers and original material and have a few songs set out already . Cream , Crossroads and White Room . The Clash , London Calling . Eric Clapton , Layla . CCR , Fortunate Son and Bad Moon Rising . Black Sabbath , War Pigs and that's about it so far .

Man! I remember doing that when I first started playing! But I had to play the tape and stop and rewind and play and so on! Hours and hours

I’m digging that Kiesel

yoo kiesel guitar is backk

A lot of good guitar parts in songs I always just wanna play myself rather than listening to the recording (even if I play it worse) but polyphia I’m not even trying. I’m just listening to them for the music.

Keep doing more Polyphia riffs

that headless guitar looks sick

That tone is truly sweet isn't it.

I love how this starts on how you traded your cousin Tyler

Love seeing the Kiesel