Probably one of the best guitar videos I've ever watched. The message is clear, fundamental to good compositions and you demonstrate it perfectly. From a cheesy melody to an awesome piece of music, it just shows how strong this approach can be. Thanks for reminding us Mike ;D
fantastic, but we went from a comfortable stroll to mike daweslandia in what three steps? to have that... musicality drip from fingers must be pretty fvkin fun. Cleanest description of melody vs harmony i think i've ever heard. Ty . Homies fingers are CRSPR long ffs. lol
It's Mike's signature Andreas Cuntz guitar. Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood. He also plays Nick Benjamin guitars. He's literally standing over my shoulder as I'm typing this right now. So enjoy!
you need a guitar and i would recomend you to see some guitarrists doing it, and then develop your own natural way to do it, its a very natural way of playing
Q: "How do I start learning fingerstyle guitar?" A: "Get your fingers and your guitar, and start practising. The internet is a great resource. However, I would remind you not to neglect theory in favour of technique; rather, try to balance it." Q: "What do I need to start learning fingerstyle guitar?" A: "A full functional set of fingers and a working guitar."
I don't entirely agree with his statement that harmony + melody = music. I took a music class in college one time, and they taught that there are 5 elements to music: Harmony, Melody, Rhythm, Timbre, and Form. I believe that each element is important in it's own way. I think that you can have a great song with just a melody or just a harmony (a lot of marching bands don't use melody, just harmony). I disagree with him disregarding percussion and articulation as being "extra". Depending on what style/genre you're playing, or what emotions you are attempting to evoke, those elements may be very useful. But that's just my opinion.
"i took a class in college one time" just read that back to yourself for me, and tell me that doesn't sound fucking idiotic, borderline insane that your brain can not comprehend. "ONE TIME" are you serious. It's also not a statement that Harmony + Melody = music, but a fact
I think someone like Slash manages to get "harmony" and "melody" in a solo. He is one of the best. (there is no number 1 or best guitarist) Or also Jimi Hendrix
***** i think one of the best is pretty accurate. slash is definitely among the best. his songs have a great recognition factor, wether other artists like Joe Bonamassa and Guthrie (both are technically extremely good) don't have it
Have you ever used a Cut Capo? Anyone I've ever introduced one to have always been surprised by how extremely simple they are to play with, as well all the "new" sounds for your [tired of the same old chord structures] ears. A Cut Capo (found at any normal local music shop) only holds down 3 strings. To get started, have your guitar in standard E tuning (EADGBE). Clamp the capo on the 2nd fret. It will be holding down strings A, D, and G on the 2nd fret, so you'll hear an Esus chord if you strum all 6 strings open. Now, here's when it gets cool.. For the sake of simplicity while beginning to experiment with the Cut Capo, pretend there's a regular Capo on the 2nd fret and play in the key of D Major (though it will actually be E Major for anyone playing along with you). Since the Cut Capo skips over the low E string, you can include it while strumming/picking and it will have a similar sound to the guitar being tuned in dropped D, just a full step higher since you're technically in E Major. One of the big advantages at this point will be when you're progressing from D Major to [for example] G Major, because you don't need to worry about the low E string being tuned down a full step. Overall, you'll be playing chords that would require insane stretches and awkward hand/fingering structures if you wanted to replicate the same sounds.. but from a playability aspect, you'll find the Cut Capo enabling you to discover brand new beautiful sounds while playing at the most basic/beginner's level of difficulty. You can also reach on the other side of the Cut Capo to hold down [for example] the 2nd fret of the low E string, if you need it for an E minor chord. The last thing I'll try to convey.. You can use a regular Capo with the Cut Capo. So, if you wanted to play in the key of G Major (but use the advantage of the 'Drop D sound' and fingerings), you'd clamp the regular Capo on the 3rd fret, then clamp the Cut Capo on the 5th fret.. and use the D Major chords/fingerings. I hope this was fairly understandable. I'm not always the best at explaining instrument stuff through text. But honestly, it's simple enough to pick up a ton of tricks and get used to all the benefits without much instruction regarding the Cut Capo. I hope this helps!
I like the playing alot but I can't tell what your hands are playing. Some parts are broke down but other parts you're just playing as if I'm already that advanced. I'm watching the vid for a reason.
🍒 What an AWESOME tutorial... You didn't tune me away.... (baby-guitarist here, me!!) Maith thú, Well done for a great video. . Might even try some of it.. (but if there are even MORE basic vids out there, let me know!!!) I met #JonGomm years ago, had a lovely unclose and in yo'face with him at an intimate gig in Limerick (Ireland) .. but never master'd any of his teachings. Just had the resonances of his thumping into me the night before (MUSICALLY speaking!!) still reverberating is all. There was a surge of lads doing the same shtyle.. Including my super friend (And guitar teacher for one night, after he accompanied me onstage at Funeral) #GarethCarey .. Super awesome! But i haven't seen more of it for a while ... and now this in 2017. A lucky sign, Cheers! good luck 🍀
