As a beginner, I've watched a ton of different instructors and a small handful are consistently very good. But none teach with your "style": patient & not running through parts of the lesson too fast, but you don't water down things say with "cheat" cords etc. I spent 30 years as a university professor. I know outstanding teaching when I see it. Absolutely superb!! D from Canada
Hey D! 👋 many thanks for this 🙏 I’m really happy the lesson helped you and also that you found my teaching style good quality. I really appreciate it. I hope the song is coming along well for you 🎸 😊
I'm a subscriber and really like your teaching style. I'm a 62 yo disabled vet who recently became widowed so learning how to play has been my crutch. With your system I get it. I really like how finger placement is the main thing to get you ready for the next note. It works great and has really improved my playing 100% . I have a question though in areas of this song it seems that we place our fingers for a chord like the Em for me instance and pick the low E with the thumb and the G&B strings with the Middle & ring fingers never actually playing any of the strings that have a finger placed on it. You could play that bar open in other words. Is there a specific reason for this ? Just curious. I like learning why we do certain things also. Thanks so much for your time. Have a Happy 4th of July.
Hey 😊 thanks for asking and I’m really happy the lessons are helping grow your playing. I’m sorry for your loss ❤️ In answer to your question: in some circumstances it makes more sense to reinforce the pattern of the full chords even if in parts of the song you don’t need all the strings. In this song for example we can go on to strum the whole chords in order to develop the dynamics/build of the song. So we would pick a few strings at the beginning and then start to strum as the song progresses towards the end. For that reason it makes more sense to build finger memory of the full chord shape from the beginning but just pick the strings with your picking hand that you need. I hope I’ve explained this clearly. Please let me know if it makes sense? I will add that sometimes it’s obvious with songs when to do this and not so obvious with other songs but you do start to develop a sense over time and recognise when it works best. As with everything…there’s always a contradiction 😊 Good luck with your playing 🎸👍
@@jobywaterguitartuition just so you know I wasn't saying anything negative or sarcastic like you didn't realize this was happening, I was pretty sure there was a reason and what you said was kind of how I figured it was to be. It's always better to use those fingers developing muscle memory for the chords of a song especially when being a new player. Once we become more experienced and can throw these chords down on the fretboard in our sleep will you be able to decide if you want to skip that or not. It probably sounds like I'm talking gibberish to anyone else reading this but I think you know what I'm referring to. Thanks for the kind & informative reply. Now back to practicing. Thanks again.
@@littlesister3477 not at all. I think your question was well asked and I’m more than happy to reply 😊 You nailed it. Once you know what you’re doing you can make choices that seem more relevant to yourself and the song you’re playing. Good luck with your practicing! 🎸
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As a beginner, I've watched a ton of different instructors and a small handful are consistently very good. But none teach with your "style": patient & not running through parts of the lesson too fast, but you don't water down things say with "cheat" cords etc. I spent 30 years as a university professor. I know outstanding teaching when I see it. Absolutely superb!! D from Canada
Hey D! 👋 many thanks for this 🙏 I’m really happy the lesson helped you and also that you found my teaching style good quality. I really appreciate it. I hope the song is coming along well for you 🎸 😊
Very good lesson. I like that you keep it slow so that I can follow you. Thank you.
You’re welcome! 👍🎸
I like your teaching techniques. Thank you for this lesson.
Thank you and I’m glad you found them helpful! 😊👍🎸
I like this version. Thank you.
Glad you’ve enjoyed it. Thanks!
Well well what a pleasure, great teaching style impecable geographical pedigree and magnificent curves everywhere a man looks. Thank you.
Many thanks! You're welcome
I enjoyed that, thanks very much
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed 😊🎸
I'm a subscriber and really like your teaching style. I'm a 62 yo disabled vet who recently became widowed so learning how to play has been my crutch. With your system I get it. I really like how finger placement is the main thing to get you ready for the next note. It works great and has really improved my playing 100% . I have a question though in areas of this song it seems that we place our fingers for a chord like the Em for me instance and pick the low E with the thumb and the G&B strings with the Middle & ring fingers never actually playing any of the strings that have a finger placed on it. You could play that bar open in other words. Is there a specific reason for this ? Just curious. I like learning why we do certain things also. Thanks so much for your time. Have a Happy 4th of July.
Hey 😊 thanks for asking and I’m really happy the lessons are helping grow your playing. I’m sorry for your loss ❤️
In answer to your question: in some circumstances it makes more sense to reinforce the pattern of the full chords even if in parts of the song you don’t need all the strings. In this song for example we can go on to strum the whole chords in order to develop the dynamics/build of the song. So we would pick a few strings at the beginning and then start to strum as the song progresses towards the end. For that reason it makes more sense to build finger memory of the full chord shape from the beginning but just pick the strings with your picking hand that you need.
I hope I’ve explained this clearly. Please let me know if it makes sense?
I will add that sometimes it’s obvious with songs when to do this and not so obvious with other songs but you do start to develop a sense over time and recognise when it works best. As with everything…there’s always a contradiction 😊
Good luck with your playing 🎸👍
@@jobywaterguitartuition just so you know I wasn't saying anything negative or sarcastic like you didn't realize this was happening, I was pretty sure there was a reason and what you said was kind of how I figured it was to be. It's always better to use those fingers developing muscle memory for the chords of a song especially when being a new player. Once we become more experienced and can throw these chords down on the fretboard in our sleep will you be able to decide if you want to skip that or not. It probably sounds like I'm talking gibberish to anyone else reading this but I think you know what I'm referring to. Thanks for the kind & informative reply. Now back to practicing. Thanks again.
@@littlesister3477 not at all. I think your question was well asked and I’m more than happy to reply 😊
You nailed it. Once you know what you’re doing you can make choices that seem more relevant to yourself and the song you’re playing. Good luck with your practicing! 🎸