The John Mayer Fingerstyle Technique in 6 Steps

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The John Mayer Fingerstyle Technique in 6 Steps

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This video shows you how to master one of John Mayer's most popular fingerstyle technique as heard on some of his classic hits such as 'Stop This Train' and 'Who Says'.
This technique can be learned in just 6 steps. The steps themselves are pretty easy to learn, but the difficult thing is keeping the pattern going.
This video breaks down all 6 steps and provides exercises and TABs so you'll learn how to use this technique on any song or chord progression.
Video contents:
00.00 - Intro and pre-step: Thumb Slap
06:56 - Step 1: Finger Pinch
10:03 - Step 2: Slap-Flick
15:26 - Step 3: Finger Pluck
21:31 - Step 4: Bass Note on Beat 3
27:56 - Step 5: Another Finger Pluck
34:41 - Step 6: Another Slap-Flick
39:34 - Loops with Different Chords
43:58 - Conclusion
To view the writeup and TABs for this video, go to:
www.tobysmusiclessons.com

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@jsyn_p 3 ай бұрын

Excellent lesson. Definitely deserves more views and likes.

@Sretanss 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous lesson. Thank you.

@user-qe7hk7re4v 2 ай бұрын

Great tutorial I watched to the end 👏

@rickhorton9063 9 ай бұрын

Toby. Great lesson, thank you! Not only did you explain the technique completely you offered exercises to become extremely proficient with the new skill. Thank you!

@hitesh_blues2353 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for dissecting Mayer's signature finger picking style with so much depth and practice exercises 😊 you have a wonderful way of teaching music, so patient and kind.

@Thefishmanfirm 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing lesson. I’ve seen it many places on KZfaq and left feeling helpless. But, the way you broke it down into small pieces really made it so much more manageable. My first thought with a :45 minute lesson was that I wouldn’t have the attention span to get through it. Instead, I found myself going back to your different tabs and practicing the different parts. My slap/flick (the hardest part) still aren’t where I’d like them to be but I finally feel like with a lot of practice there is light at the end of this tunnel. And, for that I say thank you very much. Who says you can’t learn John Mayer!!😂😂

@carolineballard5183 Жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation I’ve found thank you so much!!!

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad that you found it helpful! Thank you for your comment, it means a lot that you took the time to say that

@renemeijer1969 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Toby! That was absolutely a fantastic lesson. Thanks to years of practicing Jerry Reed finger style rhythm it goes quite well to learn the John Mayer way of playing.

@AbhiSharma-ml1gp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for breaking it down!

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thank you for your kind comment

@gerardbraun8269 Жыл бұрын

Exellent tutorial !

@Will-ip3rc Жыл бұрын

Wow - thank you for this lesson. You are an excellent teacher. 🏆

@mattiagaleone7726 Жыл бұрын

Amazing lesson. Thanks!

@behzadazimi549 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much Toby. I really enjoyed the lesson.

@kublewagen61 Жыл бұрын

Yet another serious technique on an acoustical guitar that will take some serious practice. Still working on classical tremolo picking also, but this is heavy !! Thanks for the great video on the breakdown. Liked and of course will watch more of your videos. Thanks

@clayboi7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video breaking down the technique 👍

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

That's really kind of you to say, Slayton. I'm happy that you found it helpful

@PhilipMurrayDesign Жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson Toby - thanks!

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Philip. I'm really glad that you found it helpful

@ziadsnober-nd4kg Жыл бұрын

Ladies and gentlemen Toby the hidden gem

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Ziad, this is the nicest comment I have ever had - thank you so much for leaving it, you've made my day!

@lefti1114 2 жыл бұрын

really nice explanation...good work. Thank you

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@subrinahanson9712 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! Thanks

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you for your kind words!

@imrithvishwamitr8770 Жыл бұрын

Explaining well the JM technic ,Sir.thaks

@fredchuk8909 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😊

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jakem5795 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one! Thank you sir

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, Jake!

@changeisinevitable3040 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work mate

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, i'm glad you liked the video

@minserkim535 2 жыл бұрын

Really amazing lesson! Thank you.😂

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for you nice comment!

@eduardotrillo3519 2 жыл бұрын

thanks!❤

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@SteveJohnson86 2 жыл бұрын

I have to push pretty hard (or "slap" pretty hard) to get that low E string to hit the frets - maybe my strings are too high? What's the space between the string and the fret at that last fret? I'm comfortable messing around with my setup - maybe I have to lower my bridge a bit?

@fatkitty4207 2 жыл бұрын

That might be the case, but also maybe lighter strings? I don't know I'm not an expert just saying :)

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it sounds like your action could be a little high if it's a struggle to get the slap sound, have a look at truss rod adjustment before filing your saddle down though

@brickmaster518 2 жыл бұрын

for the finger flick, do you only use the pointer finger, or the finger that the string is associated with.

@jimjamthebananaman1 2 жыл бұрын

Pointer finger is the way John does it but whatever works for you

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

I agree with J W, John Mayer only uses the index finger, however, i find myself using the index and middle fingers when I play using the technique - it's whatever works best for you

@janezimmerman7987 Жыл бұрын

The beginning... 40:30 The end.

@raybettencourt5092 Жыл бұрын

@nickyorourke 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a furch your playing

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a Furch Blue Plus

@amadeugarcia723 Жыл бұрын

Funny I played naturally like that for yers. Didn't know that it is a known technik...

@johnhale9843 Жыл бұрын

I think we all have gotten very tired of that slap thumb technique. I compare it to a flat train wheel…around thump, around thump until you are blue in the face.

@gainsgamingginger2177 2 жыл бұрын

I cut my finger opening practicing to much

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Wow! that's some serious dedication! i hope it wasn't too painful!

@gainsgamingginger2177 Жыл бұрын

@Toby Newcombe I think I was slapping it too hard. I still haven't got neon down yet🫠

@tobynewcombe9386 Жыл бұрын

Me neither!

@gary-yy2rv 2 жыл бұрын

This acoustic guitar slapping technique is irritating and jarring and overused. Listen closely and you will notice it. After coaxing beautiful notes from the guitar...comes the slap slap sound. Maybe to use the technique sparingly, tastefully and in between only. John Mayer is a gifted and talented musician. Paul David too.