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The Longy Ledger | Volume One, Issue Two
Each week, I write about my time at Longy. It's all a big experiment so I figured I'd experiment with it in an audio format as well as written. You can subscribe directly to (and read the first issue) the Longy Ledger here:
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Hi there! My name is Amy Mantis. I'm a guitarist, singer/songwriter, educator, and master's of music student at the Longy School of Music. I practice maximum enthusiasm in all that I do. I hope you find my videos to be helpful and inspiring.
Thanks for watching!
Cheers,
Amy
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5 Apps That Will Make You A Better Guitar Player in 2024
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As much as I try not to use my phone, it does come in handy sometimes. Especially for guitar practice. I use these apps every day and I promise they will help you get better. Thanks for watching! WEBSITE: www.amymantis.com NEWSLETTER: amymantismusic.ck.page/2d64113834 Hi there! My name is Amy Mantis. I'm a guitarist, singer/songwriter, educator, and master's of music student at the Longy School...
A Sincere Thank You
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Thank you. Sincerely. Music from Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/track/XlUh5bJ1fn/
21 Pieces of Advice for Music Students
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Something a little different from me this week, friends. And I re-uploaded this because I wanted to be even more different and add some music to it! As I prepare to start my master's program, I've been thinking about what I would do differently if I could have a do-over at Berklee College of Music. If you're about to head off to music school, I hope you find this helpful! And if you're not abou...
As Long As I Live - Charlie Christian Guitar Lesson
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You can play this Charlie Christian solo from As Long As I Live. I learned it by ear and I bet you can too - and that's my challenge for you! But if you need some help, there are tabs in the video. Thanks for watching! WEBSITE: www.amymantis.com NEWSLETTER: amymantismusic.ck.page/70eb92fc05 Hi there! My name is Amy Mantis. I'm a guitarist, singer/songwriter, educator, and soon-to-be master's of...
Lessens The Hurt - Amy Mantis (Original Song)
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This one's for you, Dad. Andrew "Andy" Roosevelt Mantis November 4, 1940 - March 15, 2024 (Recorded in an apartment on an iPhone.) Lessens The Hurt By Amy Mantis (music and lyrics) Lyrics: I've never been here before Knowing you'll no longer walk through the door And I hear your voice calling my name "Hush now, Sweetheart. I'm not in pain." Before you faded from view The last thing you said to ...
The Most Overlooked Way of Learning the Major Scale
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The major scale is one of the MOST important things you need to know. The guitar isn't the easiest instrument to understand this pattern. I'm here to help. Sign up for my newsletter if you would like a PDF of the scales. NEWSLETTER: amymantismusic.ck.page/70eb92fc05 WEBSITE: www.amymantis.com Hi there! My name is Amy Mantis. I'm a guitarist, singer/songwriter, educator, and soon-to-be master's ...
Five Pieces of Bad Advice from Good Musicians
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Trying something different today here, friends. I hope you like it. I'll be back with my guitar in my hands very soon. Cheers, Amy WEBSITE: www.amymantis.com NEWSLETTER: amymantismusic.ck.page/70eb92fc05
How To Play Badge by Cream - Intro and Verse
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Badge is one of my - and probably one of your - favorite Cream songs. This was a request from Andre (@argent2345). I'm trying out requests for a bit so send them my way if you have 'em! And thank you, Andre, for this one. I love talking about and playing this song. WEBSITE: www.amymantis.com MAILING LIST: amymantismusic.ck.page/70eb92fc05 Hi there! My name is Amy Mantis. I'm a guitarist, singer...
The ULTIMATE Hammer-On/Pull-Off Exercise
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Well, maybe it's not the *ultimate* exercise, but it's really really good. NEWSLETTER: amymantismusic.ck.page/70eb92fc05 WEBSITE: www.amymantis.com Hi there! My name is Amy Mantis. I'm a guitarist, singer/songwriter, educator, and soon-to-be master's of music student. I practice maximum enthusiasm in all that I do. I hope you find my videos to be helpful and inspiring. Thanks for watching! Chee...
Upper Voiced Triads Are So Tasty
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The second most important place to know your triads and inversions: the top three strings. It will open up so many doors for you. Thanks for watching! WEBSITE: www.amymantis.com NEWSLETTER: amymantismusic.ck.page/70eb92fc05 Hi there! My name is Amy Mantis. I'm a guitarist, singer/songwriter, educator, and soon-to-be master's of music student. I practice maximum enthusiasm in all that I do. I ho...
Guitar Vlog #2 - Jazz Lick of the Day
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Guitar Vlog #2 - Jazz Lick of the Day
A More Musical Way To Play Your Scales - Part Two
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A More Musical Way To Play Your Scales - Part Two
Practicing Triads Like This Will Improve Your Playing
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Practicing Triads Like This Will Improve Your Playing
A Simple Way To Transform Your Scales - Part One
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A Simple Way To Transform Your Scales - Part One
Guitar Vlog #1 - Practicing in C Minor
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Guitar Vlog #1 - Practicing in C Minor
A More Musical Way To Practice And Play Triads
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A More Musical Way To Practice And Play Triads
#shorts Money For Nothing Epic Rhythms in Verse 2 #markknopfler #direstraits #guitar #guitarlesson
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#shorts Money For Nothing Epic Rhythms in Verse 2 #markknopfler #direstraits #guitar #guitarlesson
The Core - Guitar Lesson - Eric Clapton
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The Core - Guitar Lesson - Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton - Badge Solo Lesson from 24 Nights
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Eric Clapton - Badge Solo Lesson from 24 Nights
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Hope Has A Dark Side
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Hope Has A Dark Side
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - I Want To Know (Headspace Cinema)
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - I Want To Know (Headspace Cinema)
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Boundless/Boundaries
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Boundless/Boundaries
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - The Hardest Thing
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - The Hardest Thing
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - It's Hard For Me Too
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - It's Hard For Me Too
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Black Swan
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Black Swan
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - If I Don't Change It
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - If I Don't Change It
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - I Want To Know (Existential Cinema)
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - I Want To Know (Existential Cinema)
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Never Really
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Never Really
Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Ring The Bell
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Amy Mantis and the Space Between - Ring The Bell

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @interested2119
    @interested2119 2 дні тому

    Fantastic rendition 👍👍👍

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin 6 днів тому

    Thanks for this. I am studying triads seriously these days and I'm always looking for the most musical way to approach them. Your lesson was very helpful

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 5 днів тому

      I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @MarcusAlsterfjord
    @MarcusAlsterfjord 11 днів тому

    Just wanted to let you know that the volume is very low on your video.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 5 днів тому

      thank you for letting me know! I'll be sure to doublecheck going forward :)

  • @34rn357
    @34rn357 16 днів тому

    Nice video, Amy.

  • @freds5335
    @freds5335 19 днів тому

    Amy, it is a real pleasure being a subscriber of your channel. I really enjoy hearing your views on music and I always learn something new from each and every lesson you share. I'm so glad you're here.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 18 днів тому

      Aw thank you so much, Fred!

    • @freds5335
      @freds5335 17 днів тому

      @@AmyMantis You're very welcome. Were you by any chance in CT over the Labor Day weekend?

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 13 днів тому

      I was not, but I've been told I have a familiar face so I wouldn't be surprised if you came across someone who bears a strong resemblance to me.

    • @freds5335
      @freds5335 12 днів тому

      Well to use the old catchphrase "everyone has a double", your double was in Madison, CT on Labor Day. 😁✌

  • @rlawrence9621
    @rlawrence9621 19 днів тому

    Right back at ya! Thank you !

    • @rlawrence9621
      @rlawrence9621 19 днів тому

      Beautiful piano music, great book recommendation ... here's a Thank you for you: ua-cam.com/video/idUrOJ8-Lh4/v-deo.html

  • @constancefalora8477
    @constancefalora8477 20 днів тому

    It should sound good lol

  • @S-zz6zv
    @S-zz6zv 21 день тому

    Like something

  • @jackfromthe60s
    @jackfromthe60s 23 дні тому

    Thanks. Another good musical way to practice triads is the intro and outro to Hotel California. Bm F# A E G D Em F#. You can finger pick the melody for both parts. Play it in as many places on the neck as you can. It’s lots of fun.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 21 день тому

      Totally! That song is so good for so many things including this.

  • @ScabiusSalamingus
    @ScabiusSalamingus 24 дні тому

    Pentatonic is Satanic. There's a whole documentary about it. Chuck Berry 🫐 is in it. 🩸

  • @cygnals524
    @cygnals524 24 дні тому

    After 11 years, 213 views and 6 likes ... Let me be the first to say "Thank You!" for posting and sharing this video. I had forgotten about this exercise and will now add it back into my practice routine. I appreciate you posting this and can't believe nobody commented on it for 11 years.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 23 дні тому

      You’re very welcome! I’m glad you came across this ancient video and that it helped. I’m curious, did it pop up randomly in your feed or did you search for “guitar exercises” or something like that?

    • @cygnals524
      @cygnals524 23 дні тому

      @@AmyMantis I was watching a few guitar lesson type videos before I plugged in to practice and yours just came up in the recommended videos so when I scrolled through them I clicked on a few of yours and subscribed to your channel.

  • @iphillips9163
    @iphillips9163 26 днів тому

    Thank you Amy, this is a great tutorial. You mentioned a tab - are you still planning on doing one? New UK fan.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 24 дні тому

      You’re welcome! And since you inquired, I will finally get around to that tab. They’re a bit involved but I’ll try to knock it out in the next couple of weeks. Glad you liked my video! Cheers, Amy

    • @iphillips9163
      @iphillips9163 23 дні тому

      @@AmyMantis Thank you Amy, but please don’t put yourself to a lot of trouble on my account. I usually follow `TAB, but I am slowly getting through each lick by repeatedly watching your excellent video. Thank you again as you have inspired me to learn something meaningful instead of isolated licks. 😊

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 23 дні тому

      I’m delighted to hear that my video has inspired you! I still might give the tab a go because it’s a skill I want to get better at. I’m starting a master’s of music program next week that will have me transcribing a lot of music so this will help me as much as it helps you! (And hopefully others!)

  • @mjpslim
    @mjpslim 27 днів тому

    Would you consider this a blues progression in this song you transcribed it from

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 26 днів тому

      Good question. It's blues-adjacent, but the progression (I think) is eight bars and it's?\: F Bb7 Bbm F Dm Dm G7 C7 So in Roman numerals, we're in the key of F, we get: I IV7 iv I vi vi V7/V V7 That V7/V can also be written as II7. I look at it as a secondary dominant, hence V7/V Hope this helps!

  • @patgaff2536
    @patgaff2536 29 днів тому

    Excellent! Thanks!

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 28 днів тому

      You're most welcome!

  • @GeorgiaSalt_
    @GeorgiaSalt_ Місяць тому

    Gorgeous Stratocaster

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      Thank you! I’m quite fond of my Strat as well 🙂

  • @rlawrence9621
    @rlawrence9621 Місяць тому

    Hi Amy! ... luvin' your content ... FYI > your 'newsletter' link is broken😯

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      Hi! Thank you! Try this one: amymantismusic.ck.page/70eb92fc05 Thank you so much for letting me know my link was broken. I'll go replace it on my other videos :)

  • @jonprosise7162
    @jonprosise7162 Місяць тому

    Very good. You don’t even need an ES-150

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed my video. I keep saying “I’ll break out the 345 for the next one.” And then use my Strat 😂

  • @jawneetest
    @jawneetest Місяць тому

    cool

  • @greyguy69
    @greyguy69 Місяць тому

    Cool lesson.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      Thanks! Glad you liked it!

  • @SimonHopper59
    @SimonHopper59 Місяць тому

    The solo, the phrases, sound like horn parts. How many guitarists were around at that time?

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      That’s a good question. I’ll look into it in detail more but you’re right that Charlie sounds like a horn player. Most lead instruments in the early days jazz were horns (trumpet and alto sax) because they could be heard very clearly above the band while the guitar - prior to amplification - didn’t have that same ability.

  • @TheMoneyMakingMentor
    @TheMoneyMakingMentor Місяць тому

    Thanks

  • @SophisticatedBob
    @SophisticatedBob Місяць тому

    Fantastic, really. And how great it is to get valuable lessons from a Berklee masters level guitarist. Thanks a lot.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      You’re most welcome! And I don’t have my master’s of music degree yet - but I will in 2026 🤠

  • @MarcLane54
    @MarcLane54 Місяць тому

    Thank you for calling out the notes! Helps map out the fretboard.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      You’re most welcome! We guitarists don’t do ourselves any favors by only focusing on the fret numbers. You gotta know the notes!

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 23 дні тому

      @@AmyMantis OK. I'll help you: listen to Django Rheinhart, Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, and that Vietnamese blind guitarist on UA-cam.

  • @freds5335
    @freds5335 Місяць тому

    Thanks Amy! Nice coverage of the triads on the first three strings. Darn those diminished chords. 😆

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      Darn those diminished chords indeed! I made this video for a student of mine a few years ago. I don’t think she ever watched it. I’m glad you found it helpful!

  • @dlanska
    @dlanska Місяць тому

    Nicely presented, but the audio was turned way down when the video was made, so you have to bump up the volume quite a bit to play it and then other vids are way too loud so you have to turn it back down. A minor issue but it would help for further vids to match it closer to other vids on UA-cam.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      Thank you - I’m working on the audio quality as I go along with these. Hopefully each time I dial it in a bit better.

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 Місяць тому

    Cool playing Amy ... 🎸☮️✨🔊 Could you consider doing some Robin Trower from his 1975 Winterland concert please ?

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      I’ll give it a go! I haven’t listened to Robin Trower so it’ll be an adventure 🤠

  • @RobertMulhern-p7w
    @RobertMulhern-p7w Місяць тому

    Really good Amy ,really good !!! not too far from Eric Clapton

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      Aw thank you so much!

  • @learningguitar7948
    @learningguitar7948 Місяць тому

    I saw a lesson on this (I forget where?!) using the 5 caged shapes. For each one, play the chord using that shape, then play the root note then one of the other 6 notes (here's what the root sounds like after the chord, here's what the 1st sounds like after the chord, .... here is what the 7th sounds like after the chord). You learn the chords/triads in each shape, and overlay the scale.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis Місяць тому

      That’s a great method too!

  • @christinamarynicolemusic
    @christinamarynicolemusic 2 місяці тому

    Lovely song, thank you for sharing

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for listening!

  • @freds5335
    @freds5335 2 місяці тому

    That's beautiful Amy. A truly heartfelt and touching song. My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Fred ❤️ it’s been a tough road. My dad was a wonderful man and I miss him every day.

  • @kwichmann2777
    @kwichmann2777 2 місяці тому

    The Horizontal Way!

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Any way to break outside the box!

  • @dlanska
    @dlanska 2 місяці тому

    Excellent lessen. Thoughtful and practical. Good luck with your master's degree.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I’m sure I’ll have lots to share once I get underway in my program :)

  • @verncassell3269
    @verncassell3269 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful tribute to your dad. So sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is a hard thing to experience and one that I've been able to put into perspective over time but still profoundly hurts sometimes. It's a beautiful thing that you wrote this song for him. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much ❤️ There are some days that I can’t sing through this song because of how hard the loss is. I appreciate you!

  • @TWMTWM-eb1lw
    @TWMTWM-eb1lw 2 місяці тому

    So what model of strat is that? Is that a mocha finish? Thanks.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      It’s a Custom Shop Eric Clapton in EC Grey, a color that was in limited production in I think around 2010.

  • @NC-TC
    @NC-TC 2 місяці тому

    Cảm ơn bạn chia sẻ chúc bạn vui vẻ ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @freds5335
    @freds5335 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, Amy! This is so important to know and you presented it in a very easy-to-understand format.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your support, Fred!

  • @derekclacton
    @derekclacton 2 місяці тому

    My favourite Cream song! Great breakdown, Amy! It’s George Harrison playing all the way to the bridge, then Eric comes in 👍

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! It’s such a good song!

  • @barryedwards1336
    @barryedwards1336 2 місяці тому

    Good effort Amy,, typical of Eric this man can make complex riffs look so simple till you try them yourself, noticed just the other day when he played this live, he and his rythem guitarist changed roles, i.e. Eric played rythem and the rythem guitarist quietly played the lead in the background, then changing roles back when the lead guitar solo parts needed to come to the front, really clever to keep the song sounding strong throughout, and no! I don't think this is cheating, it's call being a world renowned professioal artist.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Eric is a master of making complex things sound easy. And he’s also a master of making easy things sound complex.

  • @krewgummy
    @krewgummy 2 місяці тому

    It's giving nostaliga

  • @DavidSmith-rl7zw
    @DavidSmith-rl7zw 2 місяці тому

    You are so different. Unique. Interesting. Barbie Dolls are boring, plastic. ;)

  • @freds5335
    @freds5335 2 місяці тому

    Great video, Amy! Thanks for sharing your experience and advice. I can personally attest to the topic about using hearing protection. I suffer from severe hearing loss and tinnitus in both ears. It's the typical high-freqency range loss, which is attributable to not wearing proper hearing protection when I was younger. This makes it very tough for me to learn songs by ear on the guitar. As you said, hearing loss is irreversible. The only help available is hearing aids, which are not all that helpful in many situations. I hope all of your younger viewers heed your sage advice!

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Fred! I'm sorry to hear (couldn't resist) about your severe hearing loss. We all lose some hearing over time, but most of it is preventable. Regrettably this aspect probably wasn't talked about enough until recently. But even now I know people who refuse to wear earplugs at concerts and I'm just like 🙃🙃🙃 I cannot stress this point enough: WEAR EARPLUGS. A young student of mine and his family mentioned they were going to see Neil Young back in May and I encouraged them to walk down to their local CVS (literally down the street from their house) to get earplugs not just for my young student, but for themselves and their older son. They listened and couldn't thank me enough the following week!

  • @ColinStachowski
    @ColinStachowski 2 місяці тому

    Very nice!

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! The Core is such a good song and wicked fun to play. Glad you enjoyed my lesson!

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Oh dang! You’re the guy that’s doing all the Clapton covers! My boyfriend and I are huge fans. Keep up the great work!

    • @ColinStachowski
      @ColinStachowski 2 місяці тому

      @@AmyMantis Greetings from Poland, cheers!

  • @freds5335
    @freds5335 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing this, Amy. I've always loved the song "Badge" by Cream. You presented a really nice workup of the intro and verse!

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! It's a longtime favorite. I approached it from what the most important parts were rather than just what Eric was up to.

  • @hanserikkratholmrasmussen6623
    @hanserikkratholmrasmussen6623 3 місяці тому

    I´m glad to be able to follow a female guitarist. In the late 60es, when I started playing guitar, the first motivation was that the boys were playing on stage, and the girls were screaming and crying in admiration. Okay, I never experienced that, but the Beatles did. Anyway: I´m 68 now, and the music itself has been the motivation for a long time. I love to see female guitarists concurring the stage that has been reserved men for so many years. Another thing that brings joy to me is, that I had to skip my music as a professional career and spend most of my working life as a tour bus driver and later truck driver, with very little time to rehearse. Being retired I have taken up my guitar playing again, including theory, and it gives me such a great otium. And there are so many learning platforms open today, that I didn't have as a young kid. Keep up the good work, Amy. 😊

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! I'm glad you have the time to play now. And there are a lot of women playing guitar these days which also makes me happy.

  • @armaanveersinghsidhu
    @armaanveersinghsidhu 3 місяці тому

    Great Video. You should look into soundproofing the room to improve the quality of the video, every bit helps.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yeah, that's not my room to soundproof though so I started using a microphone to alleviate the problem.

  • @hanserikkratholmrasmussen6623
    @hanserikkratholmrasmussen6623 3 місяці тому

    You can see the Eb triad in C major as borrowing it from the C minor. I´m so hooked on this: C Eb G C. It brings an element of surprise into your playing.

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 3 місяці тому

      Yes! Great observation. There is a never ending source of surprise in even the smallest bits of music.

  • @akfisher7138
    @akfisher7138 3 місяці тому

    do you memorize the shapes for the intervals and the scales? I am think9ng that of you do it easy to choose any key. Or do you think of the actual note names?

    • @akfisher7138
      @akfisher7138 3 місяці тому

      Do you memorize the shapes for the intervals and the scales? I am thinking that if you do, then it is easy to move to another key. Or, do you think of the actual note names?

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 3 місяці тому

      Both. I start with the shape and make sure I know the notes. Ultimately I think the notes are more important than the shapes. But the shapes help a lot and are a great shortcut at first.

  • @akfisher7138
    @akfisher7138 3 місяці тому

    I agree this is best method, as I play in a pub, and we play covers, so we just need to know the key of the song and then once we know which chords are in the key it helps to then just play triads. Much better than just memorizing all shapes...

    • @AmyMantis
      @AmyMantis 2 місяці тому

      Totally. The shapes are helpful but just knowing shapes doesn't mean you know how to use them.