5 Mistakes Beginners Make When Learning Guitar Online

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
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    TOP 5 MISTAKES BEGINNERS MAKE LEARNING GUITAR ONLINE
    1- Tensing and twisting the wrist while strumming
    Strumming motion begins at the elbow with just a little movement of the wrist. The most important thing it to RELAX the arm and just have enough tension to hold on top the pick
    2- Picking is a small motion that should be done with movement of the wrist only
    Resting the wrist is optional, but I think it will help most people be more accurate with their picking
    3- Putting chord fingers down one at a time
    Try making the shape of the chord with your fingers before putting the fingers down
    4- Not knowing where the beat falls and understand 'ghost strums' (hand movements that you don't strum)
    5- Not building a repertoire of songs
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  • @aKaCrowley
    @aKaCrowley 7 років тому +8753

    damn...his last name is guitar...must be a good tutorial

    • @Strattus19
      @Strattus19 7 років тому +131

      Delacroix omg made my day

    • @anya-id1vv
      @anya-id1vv 5 років тому +84

      I would like this comment but it’s at 420 likes so i’m gonna leave it

    • @seacadetalex
      @seacadetalex 5 років тому +30

      anna a well now you can like it

    • @milkybar06
      @milkybar06 5 років тому +30

      @@anya-id1vv It's up to 584 so you can like it now.

    • @Punttipate62
      @Punttipate62 5 років тому +25

      @@anya-id1vv did you like it yet

  • @shestheone1503
    @shestheone1503 7 років тому +1948

    8:00
    All around me are familiar faces
    Hello darkness my old friend
    Whos to say wheee the road goes
    When you try your best
    Everybody hurts

    • @MizterP4ND4
      @MizterP4ND4 7 років тому +3

      HAHAHAHA... XD

    • @brodypalmer9371
      @brodypalmer9371 7 років тому +27

      Cool Beans
      I've become so numb
      I can't feel you there
      I've become so tired
      So much more aware
      Im becoming this
      All I want to do
      Is be more like me
      And be less like you

    • @mctx2020
      @mctx2020 7 років тому +2

      Cool Beans 😂

    • @zeenawhayeb5588
      @zeenawhayeb5588 7 років тому +3

      LOL😂

    • @Andrew-yj7xw
      @Andrew-yj7xw 7 років тому +21

      Cool Beans "how could this happen to me, I made my mistakes"

  • @lackdejuranez7084
    @lackdejuranez7084 4 роки тому +771

    8:00 Hippity Hoppity your pick is now another realm's property

  • @partymustdie
    @partymustdie 3 роки тому +521

    That muscle memory thing hit me hard I now see why it's absolutely impossible for me to change chords thanks Andy.

  • @bulat7963
    @bulat7963 8 років тому +1416

    0 fucks given when he drops his pick 8:00

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  8 років тому +155

      +Damjan Bulat like a boss 😆

    • @bulat7963
      @bulat7963 8 років тому +58

      Andy Guitar SENPAI NOTICED ME ^.^

    • @kristhephoenix
      @kristhephoenix 7 років тому +8

      I saw that too,... FLY PICK FLY :D

    • @AndreasR86
      @AndreasR86 7 років тому +6

      This was my favourite part.

    • @ashruti2025
      @ashruti2025 7 років тому +2

      Bulat

  • @fuckoffwiththehandles
    @fuckoffwiththehandles 7 років тому +7983

    He forgot to mention the one biggest, most horrifying mistake everyone seems to do.
    8:00. You'll never find it again. That pick is now lost in time, for all eternity. Don't even bother looking under the sofa. It won't be there.

    • @axelkleinekort6891
      @axelkleinekort6891 7 років тому +670

      Seriously, how do they do that? These fuckers simply jump through a wormhole once they leave your hands. It's surreal.

    • @enriquedv353
      @enriquedv353 7 років тому +222

      +Axel Kleinekort lol my picks come and go every now and then I don't even try and look for them anymore

    • @mariel.8049
      @mariel.8049 7 років тому +169

      my pick fell twice INTO my guitar so.. can't judge :V

    • @jpsholland
      @jpsholland 7 років тому +252

      When is was a kid i came at the obvious handy and enormous clever idea to store my picks inside the guitar....

    • @evilzombie1156
      @evilzombie1156 7 років тому +252

      until you stumble onto it 3 months later in a completely different room than you lost it in...

  • @golddragon860
    @golddragon860 7 років тому +807

    in the arms of the angel. R.I.P pick

  • @val8083
    @val8083 3 роки тому +448

    The ad before this video was literally a man holding a guitar saying youtube is not a reliable source for learning to play the guitar 👁👄👁

    • @starryloona
      @starryloona 3 роки тому +7

      Sameee xd

    • @BenRajan
      @BenRajan 3 роки тому +21

      Little bit of column A and a little bit of column B. UA-cam has everything you need to learn the guitar, but it's pretty difficult for a person just starting out to find the right materials and the proper order to learn.

    • @Archi3340
      @Archi3340 2 роки тому

      👁👄👁

    • @senukahiruka
      @senukahiruka 2 роки тому

      ikr

    • @darthslikketh9995
      @darthslikketh9995 2 роки тому +1

      lol literally, and any ads in between

  • @m3st3r01
    @m3st3r01 7 років тому +1056

    that pick at 8:01 surely went to another dimension

    • @montu0603
      @montu0603 6 років тому +5

      Ha ha! who else noticed that :P

    • @IsabellaCarriedo22
      @IsabellaCarriedo22 6 років тому +5

      In the arms of the angels fly awayyy

    • @davidstone9344
      @davidstone9344 6 років тому +2

      What i like, is how it didn’t even phase him

    • @spaulding304
      @spaulding304 6 років тому +2

      That pick is burning in hell.

    • @xmusixmadeaddiktx
      @xmusixmadeaddiktx 6 років тому +4

      i laughed way too much at this comment

  • @legoindyshortround
    @legoindyshortround 7 років тому +4339

    Thank you Rory from Doctor Who

    • @georgebotha6861
      @georgebotha6861 7 років тому +5

      Connor Hickling XD

    • @DragmoraProductions
      @DragmoraProductions 7 років тому +1

      Edamame

    • @SunnyV_1D
      @SunnyV_1D 7 років тому +46

      I just noticed the similarity, holy crap

    • @daleksecsy
      @daleksecsy 7 років тому +8

      Connor Hickling or Dwight

    • @samuraiii6434
      @samuraiii6434 7 років тому +1

      Connor Hickling hahahqhhqhqhqhwhwhwhw.. i had that in mind 😂😂😂😂

  • @thelando3698
    @thelando3698 7 років тому +168

    8:00 he knows it'll never be found again, he just goes on talking

  • @overeasymode
    @overeasymode 5 років тому +60

    You’re great at anticipating people’s problems. I’m a swimming instructor and recognize a good instructional lesson no matter what the subject is. And you break it down for students to digest easily. Thank you Andy.

  • @EzyoMusic
    @EzyoMusic 7 років тому +1975

    It was then I realized I might not be a beginner anymore.

  • @autocrow
    @autocrow 7 років тому +781

    There are many guitar books that have "House Of The Rising Sun" listed as a beginner song. The chord changes are way too fast for a beginner and the correct strumming is tricky even for an intermediate player. I'm glad to hear someone finally point that out.

    • @rayhoodoo847
      @rayhoodoo847 7 років тому +4

      exactly

    • @BelialAndar
      @BelialAndar 7 років тому +36

      If that is the first song you want to learn, then it is fine to take your time and learn it slowly to play it properly. Technically any song can be in a beginner book. As long as they clearly state to play it very slow with a metronome, then build up speed.

    • @emilhelander
      @emilhelander 7 років тому +28

      first song I ever learned was House of the rising sun, 'twas fun and not as challenging sa you make it sound like.

    • @govindprasadbhatt5802
      @govindprasadbhatt5802 7 років тому +1

      mahimnastotram a few

    • @Binnes007
      @Binnes007 7 років тому +11

      This really helped me because I'm a beginner thank you so much 🎸🎸🎸

  • @kinuragodapolage7055
    @kinuragodapolage7055 7 років тому +16

    R.I.P Pick, you were a good inspiration for everyone

  • @mkdnt9087
    @mkdnt9087 5 років тому +10

    I've been playing the guitar for 12 years now, but lately i found myself more often watching beginners videos for guitar playing, because i'm self-trained. I got the basics covered, but it's always good and important to come back to the basics - makes everything else easier.

    • @tunod-
      @tunod- 8 місяців тому

      "Been playing for 12 years now" man I gag when I read sht like that. Nah you nerds havent been playing for that long, your guitar was sitting in its case for that long. If you played and dedicated yourself to actually improve, for 12 years, you'd be places now.
      Quit the lying nerd, youre not cool lmao

  • @mfukumura
    @mfukumura 7 років тому +338

    I've got blistahs on my fingahs!

  • @EnderEncounter
    @EnderEncounter 8 років тому +3712

    What's Pewdiepie doing teaching us how to play guitar with a different accent? We know it's you

    • @princessbulaclac9077
      @princessbulaclac9077 8 років тому +44

      he just looks a bit like him, but he's not Pewdiepie

    • @bariscyilmaz
      @bariscyilmaz 8 років тому +513

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

    • @slonismo
      @slonismo 8 років тому +52

      He actually reminds me of nogla

    • @Lizkretschmer
      @Lizkretschmer 7 років тому +2

      Yes

    • @ErrLw
      @ErrLw 6 років тому +5

      I sort of thought of pewds while watching

  • @theronheideman5004
    @theronheideman5004 7 років тому +185

    So.....Dragonforce Thru the fire and flames isn't the best song to start with? Who woulda' thought.

  • @andycrowley
    @andycrowley  5 років тому +7

    Thanks for watching guys!
    If you like this video, check out the FREE ANDY GUITAR APP on the Google Play Store here play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.andyguitar
    The app includes all my guitar courses including free downloadable videos and progress tracking for Beginner to Intermediate learner guitarists - check out the app if you like my stuff! :)
    Thank you so much for the support. Andy x

  • @ShawnParrotte
    @ShawnParrotte 9 років тому +67

    Great tips Andy! Can't stress the fundamentals enough. I think the hard part for most beginners is doing enough work on the fundamentals while still being motivated to get through the first few stages of learning.

  • @corbanphillips227
    @corbanphillips227 7 років тому +699

    But the question is, are these tips just another set of mistakes guitarists are learning, since this video is online

    • @charlesthebrick5251
      @charlesthebrick5251 6 років тому +57

      Corban Phillips *x files theme plays*

    • @julycorn7449
      @julycorn7449 5 років тому +25

      EXISTENTIAL CRISIS 💯

    • @thegangbrothers1700
      @thegangbrothers1700 5 років тому +2

      XDDDDDD

    • @ifazhareefa2302
      @ifazhareefa2302 5 років тому +1

      so meta XD

    • @TheNinnyfee
      @TheNinnyfee 4 роки тому +12

      No, his advice is legit. You can also try the mistakes out and see how far they take you. Maybe you like them, but it's more likely they will frustrate you and you will put the guitar away.

  • @a_s2557
    @a_s2557 3 роки тому +40

    I feel so called out about the c chord one finger at a time💀

  • @sophieclarke7540
    @sophieclarke7540 4 роки тому +8

    Only tutorial I’ve ever seen with a Yorkshire accent I love it.

  • @RAndrewNeal
    @RAndrewNeal 7 років тому +486

    I've been playing for a couple years, just making sure I'm not carrying any mistake with me.. I'm not. :)

  • @robinlaurenssen2741
    @robinlaurenssen2741 7 років тому +3179

    i want to cut off those 2 hairs

    • @createaplayer9415
      @createaplayer9415 6 років тому +8

      Robin Laurenssen hahah

    • @jaradbraddock1731
      @jaradbraddock1731 6 років тому +195

      *antennas

    • @planetqwerty
      @planetqwerty 6 років тому +71

      Now you mention it, I can't watch this video any more. Pity, 'cos the advice Andy gives in it is well sound. Shame about the deely-boppers ;)

    • @sutapam.9457
      @sutapam.9457 6 років тому +2

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @nibekspeed
      @nibekspeed 6 років тому +39

      Those are wipers.

  • @ditilliotiernan33
    @ditilliotiernan33 5 років тому +11

    Thank you for these tips. I was a trumpet player for 20 years and have recently picked up the guitar. Wow! What a learning curve and a humbling experience. I need a lot of help and I am grateful for you tutorials.

  • @andycrowley
    @andycrowley  5 років тому

    Watch the Christmas Special of my brand new guitar show FREE on UA-cam here! ua-cam.com/video/kvD_F5S6cgo/v-deo.html
    The show is called Another Guitar Show - new episodes EVERY Sunday and I'd love you guys to watch it - thank you for your support!

  • @JamesHaleyRentingAmerica
    @JamesHaleyRentingAmerica 8 років тому +15

    No wrist strumming promotes stiffness which is bad. It is best to remain as lose as possible with as little movement as possible which can include both wrist and arm movement. It is best to just focus on not holding any muscle tight and the movement feeling good.

  • @u2mixer
    @u2mixer 8 років тому +2065

    5 Mistakes Beginners Make When Learning Guitar Online:
    1. Don't play a plugged-in electric guitar whilst underwater.
    2. Don't use a chainsaw for a plectrum.
    3. Don't use a rectum for a plectrum.
    4. Don't play acoustic guitar in the fast lane of a freeway.
    5. Don't book a gig in Syria.
    Follow these 5 simple rules and you'll be a better guitarist.

  • @eddlynfabia
    @eddlynfabia 6 років тому +4

    THANK YOU 😍👍👍 i've been learning guitar these past few days and i always watch your videos and tutorials and i'm proud to say i've improved a lot 😁

  • @jamesallen5591
    @jamesallen5591 6 років тому +5

    Well done, and thank you for the tips! I have started and topped learning to play guitar so many times. Mainly because I was learning from people who didn't know how to teach. I feel it is very, very important to learn good habits and techniques early, and you just helped me with that!

  • @chrismwhitlow
    @chrismwhitlow 8 років тому +3

    Excellent video, I've been playing for years and I still go back to refresh on the basics. I like that you just went straight into the lessons without getting sidetracked like so many other online videos.

  • @boardskins
    @boardskins 7 років тому +433

    Anyway, this is Wonder Wall...

    • @allkinds1069
      @allkinds1069 7 років тому +19

      boardskins followed by smoke on the water

    • @williammckenna6592
      @williammckenna6592 7 років тому +8

      All Kinds then followed by sweet child o mine

    • @krimescenez
      @krimescenez 7 років тому +6

      William McKenna then followed by iron man

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  7 років тому +63

      Anyway, here's Wonderwall ua-cam.com/video/ViCwtWZT9uo/v-deo.html

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  7 років тому +59

      Followed by Smoke on the Water ua-cam.com/video/GR31wpNrc8Q/v-deo.html

  • @MacMcCaskill
    @MacMcCaskill 3 роки тому +2

    I love the realistic advice Andy gives. He doesn't promise I'll be a guitar hero overnight, but shows how to learn solid skills & techniques that I can build on.
    Great Explanations, as Charles Dickens would've said if he had a guitar.

  • @blerg
    @blerg 6 років тому +3

    Thank you Andy! This will help me enjoy guitar practising that much more!
    Love

  • @alexhopps1826
    @alexhopps1826 8 років тому +65

    im no beginner, i've played from age 10 (15 years), but i watched this video anyway. i dont 100% agree with everything he said here. but a northern accent always makes me feel better either way :D

    • @imamfadlialjufri3551
      @imamfadlialjufri3551 8 років тому +2

      i playing guitar at 9 years old

    • @MandishFyre
      @MandishFyre 8 років тому +14

      +fadlie aldjufrie Very evident that you are still 9.

    • @rene9244
      @rene9244 8 років тому +2

      +MandishFyre lol for real those kids that say how old they were when they started playing are annoying

    • @cdreid9999
      @cdreid9999 5 років тому

      imho the cool thing about watching beginner videos "oh.. i need to go back and work on that more..."... seriously :)

  • @MrJahvah
    @MrJahvah 8 років тому +605

    No offense, but I completely disagree w the first two. Especially # 2! Resting your palm on the guitar top will muffle the vibration of the sound board giving you a smaller sound and all around inhibit your movements. I used to like to touch the pick guard with my pinky when I pick but am doing away w that as well. And to a certain extant, yes you strum w the elbow, but the wrist is NOT off grounds. I've been doing it for 20 yrs and don't have issues. In fact, if your going for speed metal, all 'down strokes' (Master of Puppets) you do NOT want to use your elbow. Just learn how to hold your wrist properly and you'll have no problems. Peace!

  • @rumeshsiriwardhana3702
    @rumeshsiriwardhana3702 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for your valuable tips and advices!!

  • @NortonsNestMonthly
    @NortonsNestMonthly 3 роки тому +1

    Andy, your tips and information are always useful and I really appreciate how you go about it. I have been concentrating too hard on the ups and downs when I should have been trying to feel the rhythm of the song. As a rank beginner, I have come to rely on you and thanks.

  • @johnmoldthan6767
    @johnmoldthan6767 8 років тому +4

    Thank you, As a beginner I can't tell you how much I appreciate your insight your Tips are and have been invaluable ! any other Tips on practicing chord changes would be greatly appreciated as well ! getting my fingers to cooperate has become very challenging !!!! thanks again

  • @altheaheart6236
    @altheaheart6236 5 років тому +49

    Some may not like Taylor Swift but her songs are my choices when i started learning the guitar. 😊

    • @avani9444
      @avani9444 4 роки тому +6

      i love her songs

    • @saturn7404
      @saturn7404 4 роки тому +4

      I literally just start learning guitar and I'm learning how to play her songs right now lol

    • @suneilagrawal4647
      @suneilagrawal4647 3 роки тому +8

      Swiftie here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!WE STAN OUR QUEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @RobinRRD
    @RobinRRD 2 роки тому +1

    You are such a great teacher Andy!

  • @jmargotfire
    @jmargotfire 4 роки тому

    Sage advice at the end. I started playing 25 years ago and wanted to rock right away. Ended up giving up all together. Now I'm starting from scratch and have Wild Thing down pretty well. Thank you!

  • @boomboompoopify
    @boomboompoopify 7 років тому +215

    Im having trouble with my fingers touching other strings that make it sound weird. Should I do stretching exercises?

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  7 років тому +55

      +boomboompoopify Yes: Search 'Andy guitar finger stretching' 👍🏻

    • @boomboompoopify
      @boomboompoopify 7 років тому +5

      Thanks!

    • @abiflett4487
      @abiflett4487 7 років тому +31

      Andy Guitar finger stretching

    • @GazzyD
      @GazzyD 7 років тому +13

      Me too, but its because I have big hands and fingers. Luckily my dad gave me his old guitar with nylon strings and a wider neck board. Feels great to be able to strum chords/pick strings without distortion.

    • @SherrySmith-nw3bm
      @SherrySmith-nw3bm 6 років тому +3

      Andy Guitar finger strerching

  • @sharifalhumaid8537
    @sharifalhumaid8537 7 років тому +29

    Hi. Doing #1 and 2 is not wrong, it's a matter of style or preference. See both Al di Aeola and Alan Mclaughlin in Mediterranean Sundance. They strum from the wrist and do not rest their fingers on the strings.

  • @Sagramore1270
    @Sagramore1270 5 років тому

    Very helpful, thanks Andy!

  • @yokozuna1970
    @yokozuna1970 2 роки тому

    Amazing Andy, thank you so much!

  • @redhood255
    @redhood255 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Andy , Thanks a lot for making me identify my mistakes as a bigginer, i had all the mistakes except the last one coz i'm learning guiyar from you.

  • @JoeDoe2
    @JoeDoe2 5 років тому +19

    Can you do a lesson on how to practice upstrokes when certain strings have to be avoided, depending on which chord it is? I haven't see such a lesson by anyone, yet it's the hardest thing I've tried to do so far.

  • @fishschtick8985
    @fishschtick8985 5 років тому

    A huge help! Thank you!

  • @paulnienhaus5359
    @paulnienhaus5359 2 роки тому

    Excellent! Many thanks Andy.

  • @Goestinginverlof
    @Goestinginverlof 4 роки тому +8

    Really love the lessons Andy! I'm at 12 days of practice and it is so much fun! Keep on doing the good work!

  • @mikea9929
    @mikea9929 5 років тому +30

    I’m a beginner and getting the rhythm seems to be extremely hard for me so thanks for the advice.

    • @Ryan-Diez
      @Ryan-Diez Рік тому

      Wassup dude, did you continue playing?

  • @Aniruddha2805
    @Aniruddha2805 3 роки тому +1

    This was so helpful 👌🏻

  • @TheTFSstudios
    @TheTFSstudios 6 років тому

    Very helpful advice. Thanks for the video.

  • @Knoxvillemoto
    @Knoxvillemoto 5 років тому +19

    I deffinately fall prey to the one finger at a time c cord. I'll try the excercise you mentioned.

  • @ABCDEF-uz9fd
    @ABCDEF-uz9fd 7 років тому +142

    Found out Iv been playing guitar on my left leg for two years...

    • @MrTomw7
      @MrTomw7 7 років тому +4

      hahahaa favourite comment

    • @ABCDEF-uz9fd
      @ABCDEF-uz9fd 7 років тому +1

      oh my, looks like im not a complete idiot haha, i see youtuber who do covers always rest it on the right and was like "wow" but iv heard the same that it can go both ways.

    • @swingmanu9969
      @swingmanu9969 7 років тому

      That's fine as well, especially if you're going to stretch your fingers for difficult chords; I use both positions

    • @windack768
      @windack768 7 років тому

      ABC DEF Especially fast players like it to play on the left leg :) But when I play accoustic I only play on the right leg :D

    • @adnaneberrokech3879
      @adnaneberrokech3879 7 років тому +1

      ABC DEF i think it's the right position if you re playing classic music

  • @city.street.lights
    @city.street.lights 5 років тому +1

    Your videos are really super helpful! Thank you!!

  • @elix7180
    @elix7180 5 років тому

    andy i just wanted to say that you are not only a really cool guy from the look of it but an absout genius when it comes to teaching.
    your style is really unique and it works big time !!

  • @KingUnity22
    @KingUnity22 3 роки тому +5

    The first song i ever learned in full was Outlaw State of Mind by Chris Stapleton. Not too hard to play, in my opinion, and a really great sounding song. For those beginners looking for a place to start, I say this is a good one. Midnight train to Memphis is also a good one.

  • @ceoofiwasneverhere4552
    @ceoofiwasneverhere4552 2 роки тому +4

    I got a guitar a week ago, turns out I naturally did all the correct things since day 1! So happy, thanks for the video

  • @joj3734
    @joj3734 6 років тому +1

    i learnt heaps of beatles songs when i started playing because they have an eclectic range of songs that suit beginners and advanced players. their beats are very melodic and catchy too. plus i just love the beatles.

  • @davidlightbody627
    @davidlightbody627 5 років тому

    Amazing video and immensely informative. thanks Andy, bless you

  • @HYITHO
    @HYITHO 8 років тому +133

    good lord, i think I'm doing most of these mistakes haha

    • @ishaanraj9401
      @ishaanraj9401 7 років тому

      Ikr

    • @jpsholland
      @jpsholland 7 років тому +10

      As long as your music sound well, who cares?

    • @aricyr6575
      @aricyr6575 7 років тому +17

      Most of these aren't actually mistakes, don't worry about it.

    • @Lizzy128comm1
      @Lizzy128comm1 7 років тому +3

      cuz bad technique can result in muscle and tendon damage

  • @evilunix
    @evilunix 7 років тому +432

    Haha, I'm pretty sure we went to uni together! Did you do music tech at Huddersfield?

    • @andycrowley
      @andycrowley  7 років тому +403

      +Jamie Bradley that is me! How's it going dude? :)

    • @jamiecazlin1
      @jamiecazlin1 7 років тому +869

      And they never spoke again.

    • @Timon-IrishFolk
      @Timon-IrishFolk 7 років тому +146

      Jcaz94 fascinating if you ask me.

    • @gerooq
      @gerooq 7 років тому +60

      incredible

    • @danielhg9405
      @danielhg9405 7 років тому +68

      Probably dmed him

  • @julierobinson2860
    @julierobinson2860 4 місяці тому

    I just love the way Andy teaches!!!! I’m brand new to guitar… and he has taught me so much so far!!! Thankyou ANDY❣️❣️❣️

  • @Civey100
    @Civey100 5 років тому

    More great information thanks!

  • @asapbutters3566
    @asapbutters3566 4 роки тому +12

    8:00 pick be like “ight Imma head out”

  • @inakilucesoli1802
    @inakilucesoli1802 4 роки тому +8

    I started playing the guitar yesterday and learned how to play the chorus “Come as you are” from Nirvana. I Recommend this one for beginners.

  • @Doowopsid
    @Doowopsid 3 роки тому

    Great advice!! Thank you

  • @jamesmilne5979
    @jamesmilne5979 3 роки тому

    bought a guitar last week approx 55 years since I bought my 1st one and have not picked one up for a least 35/40 years I find your tutorials on you tube fantastic and am really enjoying trying to pick up playing again thanks to you

  • @juliabreuer8473
    @juliabreuer8473 4 роки тому +5

    Andy Gitarre
    Say it out loud and it sounds like
    An die Gitarre
    Which in german means
    On to the guitar
    AND i think that's Genius :)

  • @465marko
    @465marko 7 років тому +41

    I have to disagree with that last point. First of all, wonderwall and house of the rising sun are two of the easiest songs out there. Playing songs you know is the key thing that keeps people interested. I still get a buzz out of it 18 years later. So unless the songs are so ridiculously difficult that attempting them will confuse you, or set you back (I just can't see it - the worst that can happen is you give up trying that song because it's too hard), then go for it.
    You'll find out pretty quickly whether it's too hard for you or not. And in any case, the challenge is what improves people. There's no reason to pick up bad habits this way more than playing anything else.
    I just don't like the attitude of "don't even attempt" some songs. For some people, just playing the first chord of their favourite song - is enough to give them a kick and keep them interested. It's the only reason people learn guitar in the first place, and the only reason they keep playing. It doesn't have to be all boring stuff.

    • @Bucboy1001
      @Bucboy1001 7 років тому +7

      For a beginner Wonderwall is much more difficult than you would think. Most can play the general idea of it, but the strumming pattern is a little tricky and not something that a beginner will master until later. In fact, many covers on UA-cam have intermediate players who don't have the strumming pattern down. As a massive Oasis fan, I would know.
      And I completely agree that beginners should learn songs they like, because that's what keeps it interesting and is usually the reason they picked up a guitar in the first place. The same applied to me when I first started - I never tried to learn a nursery rhyme or scale. I bought an Oasis chord book and went to town.

    • @suryajha2571
      @suryajha2571 7 років тому +3

      +Fire Dolphin perhaps a lot of them can play it but can't sing at the same time? I hear that issue. I can play a lot of stuff but can't keep the right rhythm while trying to sing at the aka time

    • @MonotoneCreeper
      @MonotoneCreeper 7 років тому +1

      Yep, I agree. The first proper song I learned was House of the Rising Sun, but I think the most important thing is to pick a song that you like and actually want to be able to play!

  • @SebCarro.OccPsychology
    @SebCarro.OccPsychology 6 років тому

    love it!! thanks a lot. x

  • @WiktoriaSta
    @WiktoriaSta 5 років тому

    Very helpful. Thank You!

  • @seanmchugh8442
    @seanmchugh8442 7 років тому +39

    Advising students to hold the wrist rigid, when playing rhythm, needs to be removed. Try playing The Beatles' 'All my Lovin'' with just the elbow. You won't be able to do it and you'll have an aching arm after trying.

  • @rolandletea128
    @rolandletea128 9 років тому +197

    7:59 hahaaa

    • @timidgazelle8762
      @timidgazelle8762 8 років тому +1

      +Roland Letea I completely missed that, xD

    • @rolandletea128
      @rolandletea128 8 років тому

      :D

    • @tuttuti123
      @tuttuti123 8 років тому +4

      Keep cool... keep cool XD

    • @FilipeFreire
      @FilipeFreire 8 років тому +17

      +Roland Letea Now it's lost forever! Gone to another dimension from my experience!

    • @SuperLusername
      @SuperLusername 8 років тому +7

      +Duff Man haha yeah defo went to another dimension! I had 4 picks placed on my night stand and couple of weeks back one of them just disappeared and I never played with that one! they really do have minds of their own

  • @the_winged_helm
    @the_winged_helm 3 роки тому

    Just starting to learn. You're awesome.

  • @VideoBlanket
    @VideoBlanket 7 років тому

    Awesome, Andy!

  • @benjoy007
    @benjoy007 7 років тому +26

    Thx ... really essential for me, who begins at the age of 40. Great idea Andy ;) ... And one more subscription

    • @michaelg9688
      @michaelg9688 7 років тому +12

      Cool! Glad to see an adult picking up music and proving the "I'm too old" myth wrong

    • @danawick9817
      @danawick9817 7 років тому +3

      im 54 and this is the second time around my first song im working on is Wonderwall lol my instructor chose it for me after i said for a first song Eric Clapton or John Denver barre chords and picking im definately not ready yet strumming so far is the hardest but its sinking in.. my first time my instructor never taught me to play a whole song or correct what i was doing wrong so i quite and sold my guitars .ROCK ON

    • @jeprox8000
      @jeprox8000 7 років тому

      Benoit Joye cool!

  • @binodbhattarai3441
    @binodbhattarai3441 3 роки тому +4

    Hey, Andy, I've been learning from you for a month now. Thanks for your lessions, you do it in an easy and slow way from which we can pick it up nicely. Nevertheless, got a one question. We cannot place our required fingers in some or let's say many chords at a time in strings. For ex, in G major, c major, D major, it goes slowly one by one. Is that a problem or we should learn to place fingers at a time? Doesn't it come with a time? If Andy doesn't reply, anyone here can, thanks in advance 🙂

  • @susanb1394
    @susanb1394 5 років тому

    Very helpful video, thanks!

  • @ichopu2bits
    @ichopu2bits 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the tips, great videos.

  • @Styxintheriver
    @Styxintheriver 5 років тому +4

    My repertoire of songs i pick on default are Party favor, When the Party’s Over, You should see me in a crown, and king of the coulds

  • @estebandonoso7853
    @estebandonoso7853 7 років тому +31

    First one is totally wrong, sorry, but look at the great funk players or just ask any guitar teacher and you will find that a loose wrist is the goal and not a mistake, your arm should actually be as still as possible

  • @onkeltschimi6923
    @onkeltschimi6923 6 років тому

    good tips. they make sense! thanks

  • @sharonrt24
    @sharonrt24 6 років тому

    Super helpful, thanks a million

  • @COD4SNiiPERx1996
    @COD4SNiiPERx1996 9 років тому +8

    My guitar is arriving tomorrow and i already know that i wouldve made almost all of these mistakes lol Thankyou so much Andy!

    • @cherlynang2965
      @cherlynang2965 9 років тому +21

      ur fingers are gonna hurt

    • @COD4SNiiPERx1996
      @COD4SNiiPERx1996 9 років тому +3

      cherlyn ang Lad i can't even feel the keys on my keyboard lol The three fingers on my left hand are just done in xD

    • @Prosecute-fauci
      @Prosecute-fauci 8 років тому +1

      +Steven Travers you only have 3 fingers on your left hand??? that is so sad... maybe you shouldn't try to play any instrument....
      I'm just joking, bud. keep up the practice and you will be amazing. remember, practice beats natural ability every time.
      p.s. I was completely joking about you only having 3 fingers.

    • @COD4SNiiPERx1996
      @COD4SNiiPERx1996 8 років тому

      ***** but what if I did only have three fingers 😉 I mostly play electric guitar now anyways so even my thumb is getting some action lol I'm doing good (:

    • @Prosecute-fauci
      @Prosecute-fauci 8 років тому +1

      +Steven Travers hahaha!! trying to picture that is very enjoyable.
      on a similar note, you should check out Jeff Healy. he is a blond guitarist who plays with the guitar laid on his lap. and he is amazing. he won grammys before he died

  • @stevanlezaja4203
    @stevanlezaja4203 8 років тому +49

    HAHAHAHAHAHH I just died first two songs that I started learning were The House Of The Rising Sun and Wonderwall.
    I can play the fingerstyle House Of The Rising Sun and it sounds actually pretty good ( I started playing guitar about a month ago)

    • @mr.lonewanderer8354
      @mr.lonewanderer8354 8 років тому

      exactly my case lol

    • @AvenjaysGuitar
      @AvenjaysGuitar 7 років тому +7

      put up a video of you playing it

    • @SCREAMgoodTV
      @SCREAMgoodTV 7 років тому +6

      Yeah please upload a video

    • @Mika-zc5ew
      @Mika-zc5ew 7 років тому +9

      If you listened to what he said, He didn't say that new players could NOT play them, he said you were not doing yourself any favours by not learning the basics first (and thus easier songs) learning the basics first will help you learn more difficult songs faster and efficiently, I'd like to see someone play snow (hey oh) by RHCP without learning proper picking, alternate picking, chords and chord changes, etc. That's the point he was trying to make.

    • @siporakylaure4913
      @siporakylaure4913 7 років тому

      Felix L how to play freatik gitar

  • @charlietwigg5139
    @charlietwigg5139 3 роки тому +2

    Improving chord transition was very helpful using Andy's muscle memory building exercise. Thanks.

  • @sd7478
    @sd7478 7 років тому

    Good work Andy !!

  • @gracelloyd5480
    @gracelloyd5480 4 роки тому +7

    Since I’m in quarantine and I’m not really a beginner at guitar anymore I’m going to learn wonderwall and play it to annoy my family-

  • @KrishnaPaneri
    @KrishnaPaneri 7 років тому +7

    I am making all the 5 mistakes you mentioned, specially the "C chord" one ... 😅😅...
    Nice video though. Thank you. :)

  • @vierbrandon
    @vierbrandon 3 роки тому

    i rock with your content man all thanks to you man!

  • @wanderingangelstudio1359
    @wanderingangelstudio1359 6 років тому

    Love this video! Ty!

  • @BlueWolf-xs6wj
    @BlueWolf-xs6wj 7 років тому +3

    LOL 8:01 I laughed so hard when he dropped his pick 😂

  • @ethansloss6854
    @ethansloss6854 7 років тому +8

    fucking wonderwall hahahaha. I really liked the tip about not putting your fingers down one at a time. I could have used that tip two years ago.

  • @davidfarnell583
    @davidfarnell583 2 роки тому +1

    Love your work Andy your my favourite guitar teacher by a mile love your work it's great stuff. Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @GarryAReed
    @GarryAReed 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Andy ! 👍👍👍👍👍