Beginner Guitar Lesson #1 - Guitar Basics
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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In the first of 10 basic guitar lessons, you'll get to know:
- guitar anatomy basics
- how to pluck the strings
- how to hold the strings (fret)
- how to play a scale
- finger strengthening exercises
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I truly appreciate the free lessons. Can't believe people are actually complaining. To all the ingrates: if he is going too fast for you to grasp the lesson, play it over until you catch on. Or you can pay someone to teach you at your own pace. But quit complaining...these lessons are FREE!
And u keep telling ppl what to do. This advice is FREE! enjoy
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hi Tom :) my first guitar teacher, a year ago in this day I was watching this video with excitement and something nice feeling in my heart, now I can play bunch of songs including bar cords, solo playing, and so on. I want to thank you again, I won't forget you:)
Yeah, all of the pinky stretching and coordinated movements feel weird in the beginning, but you'll get used to it with time. There's really no trick or secret to getting it right, you just need to practice often, which develops your finger strength and coordination.
So just keep at it, and you'll see and hear the improvement really soon.
Love this, been wanting to learn for awhile never found someone who would take the time for such a detailed video
Outstanding!! I studied piano for 12 years. I have repeatedly tried to get someone to help me relate the strings and scales of a piano to the guitar. Instructors just looked at me like I was nuts!!! Thank you thank you THANK YOU! I'm thrilled. Now I can relate. I love it!
This is so nostalgic,i remember 8 year old me getting my first gutair(which was so tiny) and my dad bringing me this video,now i'm auditioning to be an eletric gutairst in a proper band,couldn't of made it without this
i am, and always have been amazed at people that can play guitar.. props to all of you.. i am a drummer, and always will be, but i am trying to get the guts to try and master the beast... there just looks like sooo much to try to remember...
Im using an acoustic guitar, (Im 14, female) And this is really helpful! I thank you alot! :)
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THANKS VERY MUCH FOR POSTING THESE VIDEOS. I JUST PURCHASED AN ELECTRIC GUITAR AND IM NEW TO THE GUITAR WORLD.. AND WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS IS MAKING ALL THESE A LOT EASIER. A GOOD WAY TO REMEMBER THE NOTES ON THE GUITAR IS
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these are great, you actually teach the basics, and you explain them in a really good way
thank you
Hi Tom, I'm a 62 year old beginner. Thanks for providing these valuable lessons.
nice guitar lesson. its like an all-in-one package. teaching them coordinate with their picking and finger fret board positioning. and introducing the newbies the door to lead guitars. like it.
I'm a beginner and I've read tutorials on how to play guitar, but i never understood it just by reading. This is exactly what I needed: some way to remember the strings (I use to play violin, so I often confuse the guitar string with the violin ones, even though there are two extra) and some warm up exercise to help with my finger placement, along with the most common scale (C Major). I learn best by visually seeing, this was big help!
I'm planning to study how to play a guitar. And i saw this video, it makes me more interested. Can't wait to try this!
i finally found you, 2 and a half years ago your videos definitely got me on a good path, thank you
I watched about 15 "beginner" videos prior to this one and they were too complicated. Your lesson is easy to follow. Thanks!!
My pleasure, glad you liked it!
Also, remember that a guitar that is set up well is easier to play. You can also put light gauge strings on your guitar so it doesn't hurt your fingers as much. Have a great day.
I always use light strings. Not because they are better for my fingers, but they just sounds so much better. It's more of a lighter tone then the thicker strings that have a heavier tone.
the "/" is standard tablature, it means that you have to slide to the given note.
So 0/7 means you slide up to fret 7, instead of just plucking it. If it were the other way around, for example 7\5, it would mean that you have to slide down from fret 7 to fret 5.
Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us these lessons. It took me a while to find lessons where I felt that I can really do this. Truly appreciated. 🙏
i just got my guitar today and I've watch 2 of you're video so far and you really helped
I can recommend this page to everyone that wants to learn how to play guitar. Helped me a lot to learn the basics :) Keep up the good work!
that was a great lesson!
i have a guitar teacher and i've told him that i wanted to learn guitar guitar not classical guitar but he keeps teaching me classical, he says it's good to have the 'basics' but he's been teaching me classical for a year now! and i still don't know how to play a single chord.
so, i went out the other day and bought myself a cheap acoustic guitar. been trying to play a few chords.
i really have a feeling that these lessons are gonna help alot. so, thank you so much!
after about 2 hours of having fun just practicing that scale, i think ive got down a bit of a rough draft. It begins! thank you so much man.
I have started playing guitar a week ago and i had such a hard time doing anything and then i found your channel and it all looks so easy now. And of course i subscribed
Thanks Tom. I am a beginner (like you couldn't guess) and now I know the strings. Man this is an amazing instrument.
awesome, very comprehensive for the beginner.....best lessons i've found...cant wait for my guitar to arrive...!
This guide is AWESOME! Congratulations!
This video is great! Lots of practice + time = sweet music. Wooot!
Same here. I just started a few days ago. I'm starting to get a little used to it.
thanks sooooo much!!! you are a great teacher, good style!
My older brother (who taught me how to play guitar when I was a kid but I stopped in my early teens so now I am here because I'm trying to relearn, haha) used the acronym "Elephants And Dogs Giggle Before Eating" to remember the strings. It's silly, but I still remember it years later!
Anyway, your video is super helpful. :)
the frst man i focused to learn from internet and i learned so much . thank you sir
My pleasure, glad I could help you!
Thanks i hope this helps me out:) im just a newbie and just got a guitar yesterday.
Lesson 2 teaches a different skill set (chords), so you can move on quickly and practice the things you learn in this lesson and lesson 2 simultaneously. Moving on to lesson 3 is still somewhat straight forward, but thats where it get more challenging, where you need to learn to change between chords.
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@TechyDan Cool, I'm glad you're learning and that my videos can help, keep it up!
@zacgamer01 Tabs and chord diagrams are 2 separate things. The chord diagrams' sole function is to show you the fingering for a specific chord, while tabs are music sheets for guitarists, showing you what to fret throughout a song.
You're good with either the electric or acoustic, you'll have to learn the same things on both.
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Really great tips to begin! I am going to try to master these steps!
wow thank you so much for teaching. now i can remember a bit of the notes i learnt during primary
This is great, easy to understand.......keep the good work
Outstanding video can't wait to try this.
@fingersk8dan Yep, practice! As a beginner, you're still looking down at the strings while you're plucking and looking at your fretting hand while forming chords, this is totally natural in the beginning.
With time (and practice), you will get used to the guitar, get used to where the strings are and will be able to pluck any string or form any chord without even looking. You don't need to stress about it, it'll come naturally with enough practice and time.
@ElenaXVI Yep, it's hard at first, especially the F, that takes weeks, if not months. But don't stress over it, every starts out like this. Just keep at it, practice it, and it'll come with time.
Really helpful. I'm practicing this. Thank you
i love your way of teaching
I'm a beginner too, I just found out that thumb placing is rly important. If u didn't know that it will probably help you a lot!
There is a great beginner site called Center Stage Guitar Academy. I have been on it for a few weeks and it has really helped.
@FinnKaiden Yeah, the pinky is a pain at first, but practice as much as you can, and it'll get stronger and more coordinated.
Thank you Sir Tom, you're helping me make my dreams come true! God bless your beautiful soul! :)
shout out this man for teaching me guitar today
@Elmirgtr Thanks for your letter, and I'm glad I could help you along the way. Keep on practicing ;-)
Well I think he gave a good Lesson . I'm getting better bc of him :)
@TreyColwell You're probably deadening the string. Check your fretting hand fingers, make sure you're holding the string correctly, and that no other fretting fingers are touching it by accidents. Also, make sure you're not deadening it with your plucking hand by accident.
wow thank you..im learning with these techniques....God bless..
Great instructional video. Thanks a lot. I actually am learning this thing now!!
Thank you for posting this video, it's really helped me. I got my first guitar today. 👌
This is really awesome, really informative and it makes perfect sense ! :D
It doesn't damage the guitar. There are whole songs based entirely around plucking with the fingers, and while "different" is true, that doesn't make it a bad thing.
@2lwa7esh Yep, most people are at first, since the backwards bit is a more natural movement of the fingers. Just keep on practicing both directions, and the other part will catch up as well.
dude..........really thnx a lot man...........ur a damn good teacher....i really mean it......m actually kinda playin d guitar.............i jus reached d 3rd lesson but still ur classes are awsome..........
thank you so much, your guitar lessons are amazingly helpful 😊
@evanzrockz69 Yes, the string will rattle if you're not holding it properly. Make sure you hold the string as close to the fret as possible, that makes it a bit easier.
Thanks for the lesson :) I'm 16 so i was doubting the ability to be able to learn, but these have proven otherwise. :D
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Thank you so much! you have been of great help!
Very great helpful lesson
@TomFontana hey man, i got a guitar, and i thought i was going to just make it worthwhile and watch your videos, omg! it helps so much!
great lessons Tom. thank you!
Good stuff brotha..preciate it
In case I forget all of this, I'm going to watch this four times a day.🐢
Great tutorials Tom, the best ones I have across on tube so far. Thanks for doing that.
Although, I am having problem putting my pinkie on the 4th fret, it feels awkward (yes I'm a newb). It gets better once I move down closer to body. I guess one of those things that one gets used to...
thanks very much mate i've been practicing this, going to keep at it for a few weeks and see where it gets me - does anybody have tips for a complete beginner? it would be much appreciated guys thanks.
First time playing guitar. I've been practicing that scale any chance I could get for the last 3 days. Thank you for everything.
Keep at it, practice at least an hour a day, and you'll get better quickly.
You are awesome!!! Thanks so much for the help
You sir, are amazing! Thanks a ton!!
This lesson is just about getting you familiar with the guitar and plucking. Watch it several times if things are unclear, or go to our homepage for the unabridged version.
It helped me a lot ,dude thanks
Hi there! Thank you for uploading these great videos. They are helping me a lot. I am, however, having a lot of trouble right now (i'm a beginner) with chord changes, and, essentially, can't hit the right string with my finger. It gets so frustrating at times that it makes me wanna quit. Any advise? How many hours would you recommend practicing a day? Thanks a bunch.
Also, a guitar that is set up well is easier to play and is more fun to play. I posted some videos to help with set ups. I hope you have a great day!
@wallytjr256 I believe that is the way people do it because that is how you see the strings as you look down at the guitar, that is how tabs are written too.
Thank you so much! I think you're going to teach me a lot. :)
Really useful lesson!!! Thank you so much!!!
perfect got it for good now Thanks!
best tutorial ever really
cool i am looking foward to learning i just won a guitar, allways wanted to learn!
great lesson dude!!! thanks
thanks man you really helped alot
@TomFontana thankyou for replying tom, you are a very good online tutor. i hope you get paid. because your lessons are the best on youtube!
Not raging or anything, but he clearly tells you what an open string is from at the start of the video when he tells you the names of the strings, which is why he took the time to give you a little acronym. Personally I found this video to be quite informative, I hate you failed to gain anything from this video. Hope you find what you are looking for, eventually! Good luck and keep on strumin on.
@TomFontana thank you very much
Oh thanks. . . I have decided to take lessons at Strings Attached in Streevtsville at the same place Ian D'sa from Billy Talent did.
Very helpful thanks
If your pinkie can't reach the fourth fret, you need to practice stretching your fingers. I had to do the same thing when I started playing cello so I could reach my fourth finger to where it was supposed to be. Just open and close your fingers as much as possible and this should help.
hello sir
i saw you play guitar very comfortably ,and i want to learn playing guitar from you .i am from India .from now i am your disciple and u are my guru[master].
Hope u teach me .
Thanks to you I will learn faster with my new guitar😋
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The X is a muted note, so you'll need to just touch it slightly with one of your fingers to deaden the given string.