Hi Brian, First let me say I am an 83 year old that has been trying to learn to play the guitar for over 40 years. I have tried private lessons, youtube videos and self help but have not achieved this yet. Also let me say that of the hundreds of youture videos i have watched you are absolutely the best. I learned more from your video teaching Travis picking than all the other hundreds I have watched. What part of the country do you reside? I do have one request........in trying to match my metronome to your video of Kenny Rogers, The Gambler...........what speed are you playing this? Many thanks. jd
Thank you for that! I don't think I had a metronome on, and I'm not sure the tempo stayed consistent. Are you saying you want to have your metronome going while playing along with the video? Or you just want to match the tempo for your own practice away from the video? It looks like when I played the whole song it was about 76 BPM. If for some reason you wanted to have your metronome going at the same time as the video, don't bother! The video is your metronome in this case. Happy playing!
I inherited my brother's guitar now that my mom recently passed. She had it in her room since 1992 when my brother died. I've had it now for only 2 days and I am happy to find your lessons! I'm watching and cannot wait until I get home from work and start! thank you!!!
What a lesson, Brian? You made it so simple and I am going to jump on my Guitar and try Travis picking now. I have promised myself that in few months time, I am going to master either The Boxer or Gmbler. Two of my favorites since I was in my teens. I am fast approaching the big 60 and I am confident that I am going to do it. By the way, I am an Ethiopian who travelled the five Continents. I had to sing in one of Austin's 6th street Country Music bars back in 2001 to the surprise of many of the Texans. I still cherish the moment. But, singing while playing the guitar is on my Bucket's list. Thanks for your lesson and have a great week. Cheers, Seyoum.
Never! please take a few minutes to remember the names of the strings! It is infinitely better--you want to know the names of the notes don't you? Eddie Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddie
