Nothing weird about it. It's probably the most ergonomic way to play. I'm too fat to pull it off now (belly gets in the way) but when I was younger I always played like that. I did study a lil classical guitar back then. I suspect Billy has some classical experience too. Now I just use a strap no matter what. It puts the guitar where I need it without fighting to keep it on my lap.
Why would you start over? I was really enjoying that. Insane talent! P.S. - I'm thoroughly enjoying my Billy Strings binge...I just wish it wasn't a school night!
You can learn to pick like billy. I started less than two weeks ago (have been playing since i was 9) and ive just learned the dust in a baggie lick, albeit not at full speed. But i know you can do it 💪🏾
This song is in d major, and he's demonstrating the guitar in the style that would most likely be played by whoever buys this guitar. If you can't hear how amazing this guitar is from what he played you wouldn't here it no matter what he playes
@D D cause he acts like he's the only one who can play I've heard better and it's his way of expression GE us a nice guy but we as players are all nice guys
@D D ive met him in person and had lunch with him and his band they say the same thing but who the fuck am i? just another picker hesn a hell of a musican and an awesome lead picker but sometimes he thinks his shit dont stink oh well im done .
@@jameslovett9932 You have never had lunch with him, nor have you ever seen him in person. You're just a jealous ass hat who wishes he was on his level. nice try buddy.
I love to see him think and then bear down and rip off something huge. Thanks Billy for making me realize people are still making good music.
Me too. Very perceptive
Billy Strings is the man!
Beautiful sounding guitar and great picker
Every rift, sounds beautiful. ... stay humble Billy ♡
When asked what superpower I would want, my new answer is: To flat pick like Billy Strings.
Amen
Unbelievable talent.
Happy 😊
I like that he holds the guitar in the classical guitar way, on his left thigh. I do that myself, and I always thought that I was just being weird.
Nothing weird about it. It's probably the most ergonomic way to play. I'm too fat to pull it off now (belly gets in the way) but when I was younger I always played like that. I did study a lil classical guitar back then. I suspect Billy has some classical experience too.
Now I just use a strap no matter what. It puts the guitar where I need it without fighting to keep it on my lap.
AWESOME!!!!!!!😎🎸
👏👏👏🎸
Why would you start over? I was really enjoying that. Insane talent! P.S. - I'm thoroughly enjoying my Billy Strings binge...I just wish it wasn't a school night!
There was one muffled note then he played it to a stopping point. I think he's a perfectionist, maybe with a dusting of ocd.
Wait , ( clears throat , looks away ) I want to start again. Cha, Cha, Cha...Blast off ....
Billy seems to have been momentarily distracted by the train whistle and still a great performance.
Beautiful sounding guitar and great playing. Would be nice to know what model guitar this is. Also, what tune Billy is playing.
fiddler's dram/whiskey before breakfast
@ Jeff Thomas Ragtime Annie, actually
Damn that thing is loud it made the mic clip
What kind of capo?
What song is Billy playing in this clip?
It's a medley, fiddler's dream, whistling rufus & ragtime annie :)
Does anyone know the name of this song?
i thinks fiddlers dram/ whiskey before breakfast. heard that song for the first time today and had to come back to this because it sounded familiar
My guitar must be broken it sounds terrible. Billy picked a great one......lol ....Respect god given talent.
Is this the D-MA or D-BA? Mahogany or Brazilian?
I like perfection stopped, with the wait I can do better restart.
What is the mic you're using?
Billy makes a face when he isn’t pleased with his playing.
From the moment I first heard Billy picking a guitar I put mine in its case and haven't touched it since
He would probably hate to hear that!
You can learn to pick like billy. I started less than two weeks ago (have been playing since i was 9) and ive just learned the dust in a baggie lick, albeit not at full speed. But i know you can do it 💪🏾
Nah dude, the first time I heard him I went to the local guitar shop and bought me one. Be inspired by greatness.
Phew...
All I say is the man is bad to the bone
Almost always plays with a capo and in the key of E. If you want to demo a guitar play it in open cords to get an idea of how it really sounds.
This song is in d major, and he's demonstrating the guitar in the style that would most likely be played by whoever buys this guitar. If you can't hear how amazing this guitar is from what he played you wouldn't here it no matter what he playes
Try playing more guitar and less fucked up statements. This cat and the guitar are clearly tremendous. It sounds like sourgrapes.
Master guitarist.... and way the fuck better than Ricky Skaggs ever dreamed of being...
He's dang good but Scaggs is one of the very best ever. Tyvm
@@bigdaddy3919 billy is on route to beeing the best to ever do it
@@mikenolan9920 Uh, not really
Skaggs is primarily a mandolin player.
Skaggs is still the best, his playing is cleaner, sharper but Strings is outstanding for sure.
This young guy is good but a little arrogant too.
@D D cause he acts like he's the only one who can play I've heard better and it's his way of expression GE us a nice guy but we as players are all nice guys
@D D ive met him in person and had lunch with him and his band they say the same thing but who the fuck am i? just another picker hesn a hell of a musican and an awesome lead picker but sometimes he thinks his shit dont stink oh well im done .
You wouldn't act like that would you, snob?
@@jameslovett9932 You have never had lunch with him, nor have you ever seen him in person. You're just a jealous ass hat who wishes he was on his level. nice try buddy.
Wow, you should work for the cia.