GUITAR is not a COMPETITIVE SPORT - or IS IT?!
Вставка
- Опубліковано 15 чер 2023
- #guitarwisdom #guitarinspiration #guitarencouragement
Guitar wisdom. This short video honors everyone who dares to pick up the guitar - and to keep playing. It poses a challenge to play for more than one full year, and to encourage others to do the same. (Because 90% of guitarists give up in LESS than a year!)
How do you inspire yourself and others to keep playing?
Soundtrack Music:
"Non-Compete" (Improvisation) © 2023 Robert Cassard
All guitar parts played on a 1965 Harmony Rocket H-59
(Audio MP3 available FREE to Patreon supporters.)
TRANSCRIPT
Playing guitar is NOT a competitive sport. But sometimes the internet makes it feel like it is. And a lot of players ACT like it is. Even if you're a virtuoso, remember there was a time when you weren't.
Did you know that 90% of new guitarists give up in the first year? Just remember that when you hear another player struggling. No matter where they are on their journey, give ‘em encouragement, not criticism. We've all been there, and I’ve never met a player who got inspired by someone telling them they suck. Learning guitar is hard work - it’s a lifelong journey, even for the most naturally gifted players. And everyone experiences highs and lows and loses heart sometimes.
Why do nine out of ten give up? Let's make sure it's not from snarky sarcasm or know-it-all advice from those of us fortunate enough to make it past year one and beat the odds.
You know the recent period of lockdowns set records for people of all ages picking up the guitar - either for the first time ever or playing more than they have in years.
I hope you're one of 'em, and I hope you'll come back to my channel again and keep making musical discoveries with me - Guitar, Voice and Recording discoveries.
Robert Cassard shares guitars, gear and tips to make you a better musician.
▶ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL - BECOME A GUITAR DISCOVERER ON PATREON ◀
/ robertcassard
▶FOLLOW GUITAR & RECORDING DISCOVERIES ◀
Facebook: / guitardiscoveries
▶MY WEBSITES◀
Guitar Discoveries: www.guitardiscoveries.com/
Cosmic Spin (Band): cosmic-spin.com/
Hi, my name is Robert Cassard. Thank you for watching, liking and subscribing!I am a lifelong guitar player, singer-songwriter, producer, and music fanatic - born and raised in Michigan and now living the dream in California!
I create Guitar and Recording Discoveries videos to share the pure joy of music - shortcuts to help you play guitar, sing, record and sound great doing it. I learn the hard way so you don’t have to!
Learn more about me, my music and my videos:
www.guitardiscoveries.com/
Check out my band Cosmic Spin’s website:
cosmic-spin.com/
Thank Robert it is important to be kind and helpful to one another.
Indeed it is! Trying times...we all need encouragement.
Bravo Robert!
Grazie Alessandra!
Love this; thank you for encouraging new players dive deeper into their dreams.
thank you, Melanie. Making music can be so therapeutic. I hope for everyone to experience that and keep their egos away from their instruments. LOL
This is a really inspiring and motivating message. Thank you
You are so welcome, Jose!
Thank you for sharing my feeling exactly. I see so many people (usually guys) rating and ranking other players, or putting other musicians or bands down. Just be happy for others, wherever they are in their musical journeys, and cheer them on. Learn from those who are more skilled than you and mentor those who ask for your guidance. Don't treat music like a sport where there are winners and losers. And if a certain artist or music isn't your cup of tea, move on - don't bash ❤
Well said, Vesper Songs!
This is a great message. I recall being scared to try out a guitar in a music store when I was a kid - there were always those who intimidated others with their playing. It's always good to talk and offer support or just a friendly comment "that sounded nice".
That's it, Mark. This video was inspired by a Quora answer I read from a Belgian guitarist named Martin Turner. He was lamenting the "toxic guitar culture" in which guitarists trash-talk each other as if it's a competitive sport. He used the acronym NEIAC - ‘Not Everything Is A Competition’. He said, "Worth reminding yourself of if you’re ever tempted to put another musician down."
Same. I used to get embarrassed if I was practicing and heard people outside that might here me.
@@vickiezaccardo1711 You're not alone in feeling some embarrassment. Last month, I was fortunate to study with the great Jazz guitarist Julian Lage,. He actually recommends practicing where no one else can hear you to eliminate the fear of making mistakes...because mistakes are the ONLY way to learn. He reminded me that we all MUST "suck" consistently, over and over, every single time we practice. It's the ONLY path to improvement. Hearing that from a master like Julian makes ANY and ALL criticism of one guitarist by another truly seem absurd!
Thank you for the encouragment Robert. I tried and gave up at 16. Little did I know the cheap guitar I bought was unplayable. I tried again at 23 and learned a little but almost gave up when I encountered the F chord. Then I almost gave up several times after that when I could not seem to make any progress. To those who struggle I say don't give up if its in your heart to play. You may not play as well as your favorites but there is one thing you can do as well as them - take enjoyment in what you do play and don't stop trying to get better.
So often, the reason a person quits has to do with an instrument that isn't set up properly. It sounds like you eventually found an instrument worthy of your effort, at least I hope you did! If you haven't seen it yet, here's another inspiration al video about Guitar as a Metaphor for Life: ua-cam.com/video/ztFygjGxMYA/v-deo.html
Agree many tutos are focussed on playing fast with complicated runs..
But the VAST majority of popular music and songs contain very little flashy stuff. It's a garnish, not the main dish.
@@RobertCassardShredders think making music is a like car race.. Yet one of my favorite ever rock solos is almost played on a single G string with few notes... It's Mick Ronson 's solo on Suffragette city.. Simple but to the point and melodic..
@@BedeLaplume Some solos are "perfect" IMHO. The ones I love the most are usually fairly slow and simple. In some cases, I'll listen to a song I don't like very much ONLY to hear the solo. One example is Henry McCullough's solo on "My Love" by Paul McCartney and Wings. The song is too saccharine for me, but the solo is so deep! "The Guitar Man" by Bread is another saccharine song with a gorgeous solo by Larry Knechtel (who also played the gospel piano on "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Daniel Lanois nailed a very simple, but achingly beautiful, solo on "Goodbye" from Emmylou Harris' LP Wrecking Ball. I've had a few moments when the (slow and simple) notes coming out of my hands literally choked me up. I was lucky enough to capture one of those moments on the Cosmic Spin version of "Tougher Than the Rest." ua-cam.com/video/rSvM4Asm4qs/v-deo.html
@@RobertCassard Those are really good examples .. Btw that song is great..Nice to the point zen solo..
@@BedeLaplume Glad you like 'em...and my Tougher than the Rest solo. I ask two rather mystical questions before playing any solo, to get my ego out of the way. "What does this song need right now? and I even ask the guitar, "What do you want to say?"
Dear Robert - just stumbled into your channel by watching your wonderful John-Lennon-Video (thanks for the Julia-chords btw.🙏). And really enjoyed this contribution, too. I’m so tired of all the videos on „greatest“ and „best“ and whatever superlative musicians, most of these are dealing more with technical skills rather than music. It’s a bit like being in the circus watching someone balancing high up on the rope… But music is never just a matter of technique as you pointed out. It’s a matter of passion and heart and an artistic and poetical attitude towards life. And, of course, playing your instrument well won’t hinder you - but it’s never a guarantee, just kinda tool. Thanks once more 🙏 Benno
So happy you found my channel, Benno!
Here are the other videos in the Beatles series, in case you missed any:
What George taught me: ua-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I played ( rather practiced) for years,because I love it. Never a natural, and wouldn't classify myself as a musician but nonetheless love it. I finally got disgusted with myself,not having natural ability, not understanding theory. My granddaughter is learning now. I hope she sticks with it.
Go back and play for yourself, Vickie. Music is love, and the process should be the joy, more than the outcomes. Much of the world’s great music has been created by people who aren’t naturally gifted and who didn’t know any music theory. As for your granddaughter, model your love of playing for her and she’ll be likely to stick with it. Whatever you do, go easy on yourself!