10 hacks all guitarists should know!

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  • @Bigbuddyandblue
    @Bigbuddyandblue 5 років тому +6766

    I put a capo on my phone, and now all the songs in my music library play 2 keys higher.

  • @weefeatures
    @weefeatures 5 років тому +1341

    2 great tips that helped me for learning from youtube videos:
    1. 'K' on the keyboard pauses the video. 'J' and 'L' skip back or forward 10 secs. Left & right arrow do the same but 5 secs
    2. when the video is paused, you can move back or forward one frame at a time with the ',' or '.' buttons on the keyboard. Great to slowmo solos.

    • @Luzuuu
      @Luzuuu 5 років тому +23

      That was really useful. Thanks for the tip!

    • @ary9344
      @ary9344 5 років тому +14

      whoa that one frame really useful...thanks for that !

    • @weefeatures
      @weefeatures 5 років тому +8

      My pleasure, glad it helps!

    • @DanXD21
      @DanXD21 5 років тому +17

      Press Shift + < or > to slowdown or speedup.

    • @weefeatures
      @weefeatures 5 років тому +2

      @@DanXD21 Thanks pal!

  • @40Rouge
    @40Rouge 5 років тому +3403

    The Lil Wayne part was absolutely hilarious.

    • @FFVison
      @FFVison 5 років тому +39

      I LOL'd pretty loudly... and I'm at work.

    • @1911Savage
      @1911Savage 5 років тому +64

      I've looked for tabs for that and I can't find them anywhere.

    • @FFVison
      @FFVison 5 років тому +58

      @@1911Savage Gotta slow down that blazing shred so we can figure it out XD

    • @tomasvarela788
      @tomasvarela788 5 років тому +2

      indeed

    • @TurnedOverGravy
      @TurnedOverGravy 5 років тому +7

      Bro he literally just plays like three notes the whole time

  • @aaronlayne8481
    @aaronlayne8481 4 роки тому +503

    Me under 21 buying alcohol:
    “It’s for my sick guitar moves I promise”

    • @niekvanwensen
      @niekvanwensen 4 роки тому +20

      They’d probably think you’re already drunk😂

    • @aristotlefromebay
      @aristotlefromebay 3 роки тому +1

      xD

    • @julisity6640
      @julisity6640 3 роки тому +7

      Haha here in germany we can buy beer at 16

    • @chrisbrodbeck1961
      @chrisbrodbeck1961 3 роки тому +2

      Just go down to the hardware store they have the same thing without the beer!

  • @surreyshooter
    @surreyshooter Рік тому +1

    I am just starting out learning to play guitar aged 53, every single video has something amazing in it to learn, being a fellow Dutchman the accent makes me yearn for home again! (Living in the UK since a child)

  • @JamsonL
    @JamsonL 5 років тому +692

    OMG that capo trick is something I've never thought of!

    • @DavidNwokoye
      @DavidNwokoye 5 років тому +15

      Yo same. It's so smart. I have the exact same capo too

    • @kingrobert1st
      @kingrobert1st 5 років тому +2

      @@DavidNwokoye There's a million and one smart phone holders on the market.

    • @mikechristian.music.
      @mikechristian.music. 5 років тому

      Jason Liu same here

    • @chriskeck3689
      @chriskeck3689 5 років тому +7

      What's a capo? Oh ya, it's that thing you use when bar chords still hurt

    • @jonathanpeters9271
      @jonathanpeters9271 5 років тому +8

      @@chriskeck3689 it also allows you to use open string style chords in different keys

  • @GN-Aaron
    @GN-Aaron 5 років тому +230

    GUYS, for #9 (the UA-cam playback speed), to save time, you can skip the clicking altogether by just doing the [ Shift + , ] command to slow down or [ Shift + . ] to speed up. That's holding down the Shift button and then the pressing the comma or full stop button, respectively. You can also see all of these commands by doing [Shift + /]

    • @kingrobert1st
      @kingrobert1st 5 років тому +3

      TempoSlowMo app will play your song from your library at any speed and with markers to make loops. This will not change the key so you can still play Wonderwall.

    • @samroyproductions3476
      @samroyproductions3476 5 років тому +1

      @@kingrobert1st is it for Android or iOS

    • @kingrobert1st
      @kingrobert1st 5 років тому +2

      @@samroyproductions3476 I have it on iOS don't know about Android.

    • @ivangomez8584
      @ivangomez8584 5 років тому +3

      I'm I the only stupid dude that presses Shift and + because didn't read carefully???

    • @GN-Aaron
      @GN-Aaron 5 років тому +1

      @@samroyproductions3476 Unfortunately, as far as I'm aware, it's only for the Desktop version of UA-cam. That said, I only use Windows (10) on my laptop and Android (7.0 Nougat) on my phone so my knowledge of it is limited to these devices.

  • @kittens_eat_pizza4055
    @kittens_eat_pizza4055 5 років тому +753

    "Remember kids, there's never a reason not to practice."
    Absolutely true, I sliced open the side of my pointer finger on my right hand recently, and I kept practicing anyway.

    • @bekahn.4762
      @bekahn.4762 5 років тому +15

      I have lessons next week and I just did that :/

    • @Jaysonym
      @Jaysonym 5 років тому +52

      maybe you should let it heal first

    • @samermohamed7644
      @samermohamed7644 5 років тому +35

      @@Jaysonym Nah, real guitar players play through the pain :p. In all seriousness though, I agree with you Yan. The only time where you should play through the pain is if the cause is not having played in a while so your calluses aren't what they used to be.

    • @johnbevan4684
      @johnbevan4684 5 років тому +7

      Back in the 1970s I sliced the middle finger of my left hand, needed 4 stitches. I did a studio recording for a TV series with a full orchestra. It was so funny. My friend (a Flamenco player) and I were the lead players, and there was I flipping the bird to everyone. Yeah, nothing shouldn't throw you off.

    • @eugenesis8188
      @eugenesis8188 5 років тому +9

      I actually have a life hack if you cut your fingers.
      Super glue. Sounds crazy, but it works.
      I cut my left index finger on a metal sheet one time, and after like 3 days of not being able to play at all, I just started gluing it shut, and playing until the glue rubbed off.
      Bends were still painful and sliding tore through the glue pretty fast, but it's better than either not playing, or trying to play with an open wound where a fingertip should be.
      Probably dont pour the superglue in the cut, I mean, I did, but I'm reckless, and kinda stupid sometimes.

  • @suggma2706
    @suggma2706 5 років тому +33

    man i love this guy. you see what he did with his phone and the looper??!! so talented

  • @OrisStories
    @OrisStories 5 років тому +25

    These videos are exceptionally well-made, funny and informative, but it's very hard not to get lost in your eyes. Awesome job!!!

  • @jhonnaecie6485
    @jhonnaecie6485 5 років тому +1358

    I love the capo idea. But i think i need another one capo.

    • @watevaa1234567
      @watevaa1234567 5 років тому +5

      LovesNoah1 i use blue tack (patafix) on an L shaped surface like a piano or desk against rhe wall and works supr fine if u don’t have 2 capos :)

    • @jhonnaecie6485
      @jhonnaecie6485 5 років тому +5

      @@watevaa1234567 ohhhh thank you for the idea. ❤

    • @RainStickland
      @RainStickland 5 років тому +3

      Amazon has packs of 6 for really cheap, and they're identical to the Dunlop brand of speed capo. I bought a pack a few years ago and I'm still using the first one (I thought they would be crappy and break). All different colours. I was really shocked how sturdy they were, and since we have 5 guitars in the house already (and possibly another one tomorrow - a 7-string finally), it's just easier to have one with every guitar. Plus, 2 of us play, so we have to have at least 2 anyway if we jam. This is the Canadian site, but you should be able to find it on your country's site. www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B013UGGAEU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    • @mrleel
      @mrleel 5 років тому

      Tuners work too (the clip on ones)

    • @niclastname
      @niclastname 5 років тому +4

      Just get a $2 phone stand... lol

  • @DavidDiMuzio
    @DavidDiMuzio 5 років тому +21

    Finally guitar "hacks" I'll actually use!

  • @mikeimmonen6619
    @mikeimmonen6619 5 років тому +2838

    "You can't play Wonderwall anymore"
    I see this as an absolute win

  • @eltonnolasco5548
    @eltonnolasco5548 4 роки тому

    The subtle comedy in the videos are why I subbed, he’s a professional but also keeps things very chill

  • @dwightharden7137
    @dwightharden7137 5 років тому +83

    “Free straplocks” “go to the grocery store and buy 2 of these”

  • @Teo-vv7tv
    @Teo-vv7tv 5 років тому +214

    First lifehack video with actually helpful hacks.

  • @Peter-sn2wg
    @Peter-sn2wg 5 років тому +561

    "There's only one downside though, now you can't play Wonderwall anymore."
    I see this as an absolute win.

    • @dcarts5616
      @dcarts5616 5 років тому +13

      Nothing wrong with Wonderwall. Great techniques and many dynamics to be learned from the song. Is it overplayed? Yes. But this is the simplest comment to make...🤦‍♂️

    • @chrisistopher
      @chrisistopher 5 років тому +6

      @@dcarts5616 its a meme chill

    • @lentzdadjentlaman1348
      @lentzdadjentlaman1348 5 років тому +4

      I have two capos

    • @lenz5446
      @lenz5446 5 років тому +3

      You can totally play it without a capo

    • @adamhenryrosario263
      @adamhenryrosario263 5 років тому

      Peter Picard loo

  • @RJRonquillo
    @RJRonquillo 5 років тому +27

    These are EXCELLENT! I use the phone against the pickup trick all the time in rehearsals when I need to play back a song for reference.

    • @HerrTimsn
      @HerrTimsn 5 років тому +1

      Is it really just blasting the speakers of the phone against the pickup? Or is there more to it? Any more tipps maybe? :-)

    • @anveya3981
      @anveya3981 5 років тому +1

      @@HerrTimsn Yes it's just that! :)

  • @JosephDanielMusic
    @JosephDanielMusic 3 роки тому

    really showed off your humor on this one, Paul. Great tips! Some of these have saved my life a billion times, at least!

  • @mindmatters101youtube
    @mindmatters101youtube 4 роки тому

    Paul ur a God. U just saved a musicians life by giving your hack 6. Its a complete lock down here in India and my guitar needs a new set of strings, I don't have one. U must be familiar with a guitar player's pain when the strings get rusted. THANKS BRO

  • @shadowx8507
    @shadowx8507 5 років тому +973

    Notice he switch to the squire instead of risking the custom shop! I have zero faith in the DIY straplocks now

    • @rileyworkman2175
      @rileyworkman2175 5 років тому +103

      Even if they are going to fail in 1 out of a million tries I'd still not risk a really expensive guitar... lol

    • @musictechnique
      @musictechnique 5 років тому +126

      I wouldn't do it to an expensive guitar even with the most beefy/expensive strap locks.

    • @1004ninja
      @1004ninja 5 років тому +21

      Just don't do it anyway... :-)

    • @rainofficial1924
      @rainofficial1924 5 років тому +50

      I think if you have a custom shop, you won't care about the price of strap locks.

    • @theofficialdiamondlou2418
      @theofficialdiamondlou2418 5 років тому +28

      Spinning a guitar is for idiots.
      That said , leather DIY strap locks are the best. Tested and proven for many years. You use to be able to buy them. But they worked so well everyone quit selling them.
      I guess I’ll do a video on how to make them.

  • @TheRealCowlick
    @TheRealCowlick 5 років тому +12

    I'm 18 and I've been using the beer rubber seals as strap locks for years all thanks to my guitar teacher. I really do recommend, they really do the job.

  • @watevaa1234567
    @watevaa1234567 5 років тому +348

    Hack 11: always stretch before practicing prevents back pain and lets you play longer:)

    • @willdenham
      @willdenham 5 років тому +11

      Hand stretches before always. Stretching back toward forearm. Also playing right after shower strengthens calluses even more. My longtime bandmate and frontman told me about that one.

    • @willdenham
      @willdenham 5 років тому +1

      Never heard that one. It's helped me extend reach for shuffle chords. Have not experienced any negative effects. Also why would runners stretch before a run if it caused problems in performance?

    • @hufflepuffxxxx
      @hufflepuffxxxx 5 років тому +7

      Dead lift 300 pounds and then you’re ready to go

    • @joelonsdale
      @joelonsdale 5 років тому +6

      No, channel the back pain into the blues...

    • @whyitdoesntallowmetohavehe1588
      @whyitdoesntallowmetohavehe1588 4 роки тому

      Very helpfull

  • @manicsforever
    @manicsforever 3 роки тому +2

    Your videos are so helpful, been playing guitar over 20 years and you never stop learning. 👍

  • @damien6685
    @damien6685 5 років тому

    Loved the legal gumpth glooped into the strap-lock hack.... which I'm going to try, thinking possibly tap washers as well...
    A Targus business laptop backpack is my magic bag, pedalboard in the laptop part, LOADS of pockets for fiddly bits like batteries and spare strings, assorted cables with separate velcro straps go in the spot for files - gig file fits in there as well. Extra space left over. A cheap cordless screwdriver would do the low stress job of string winding.... next thing for my magic bag, didn't think of that.

  • @Johnnyrav
    @Johnnyrav 5 років тому +10

    That moody harmonic sound you make with your looper is absolutely lovely!

  • @MusicisWin
    @MusicisWin 5 років тому +532

    Thanks for the hacks, Paul, but you forgot one big hack: me

  • @Ziqohth
    @Ziqohth 5 років тому +132

    one day i made the gain so high on my guitar, that you could hear the radio station signal. seriously, i was in shock lol.

    • @moman485
      @moman485 5 років тому +9

      This used to happen all the time on my old bass amp

    • @Th3Raz96
      @Th3Raz96 5 років тому +6

      I have that happen from time to time, scared the shit out of me the first time it happened I thought it was ghosts talking

    • @stpdbtch
      @stpdbtch 5 років тому +2

      My Randall used to do this but my Marshall has never done it. Neither did my Ampeg. I think it's poor shielding in lower end amps.

    • @shubhamdasgupta8605
      @shubhamdasgupta8605 5 років тому +5

      That's the most lit way to listen to the radio

    • @Th3Raz96
      @Th3Raz96 5 років тому +3

      @@stpdbtch It happens on my Line 6 the most so I'd agree with that

  • @jeroenstrompf5064
    @jeroenstrompf5064 5 років тому

    I can relate to trick 08: I have a box with stuff that fits snugly in my bicycle bag. It gives me peace of mind and greatly helps me to be on time for rehearsels:
    * Extra capo
    * Scratch book; pen; marker (mostly used for creating set lists or chord progressions at rehearsels)
    * 9V battery
    * Picks
    * Power supply for keyboard
    * USB charger
    * Hardware tool that came with a multi-guitar stand
    * Multi-tool (rarely if ever used, but gives peace of mind)
    * Strings for various guitars. Before big events, I check that they are still complete and that I know which sets go to which guitars
    * Tablet holder (to attach tablet to microphone stand)
    * Mobile phone holder (mainly for Facebook Live Events at the end of band practice sessions)
    * Handouts that I use at sing-alongs
    * Various piece papers with chord diagrams written on them (for occasional teaching)
    * Strap holder: Got them from a friend, but haven't used them yet
    * Various beverage tokens that I got from venues where I played, that I haven't used :)
    When packing for rehearsels, I usually have to add only these things:
    * Tablet (I don't play from paper - Everything's online: strompf.com)
    * "Wireless cable"
    * Guitar cable (as backup or when using multiple instruments).

  • @kezosikuka1870
    @kezosikuka1870 5 років тому +1

    The one about the pick up is the best thing EVER!!
    GONNA TRY IT RIGHT AWAY

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 5 років тому +25

    Ahh I've stayed kinda a plain and straightforward guitarist for a long while now, and this definitely lightens up and mixes the guitarist lifestyle up a lot for the better! Definitely will try these hacks soon!

  • @chrisdempsey2379
    @chrisdempsey2379 5 років тому +34

    3:05
    Yeeeaaa... I'd stick to the Squier for that trick too, Paul. Lol

  • @RukavMorya
    @RukavMorya 5 років тому +546

    "to learn hard licks easier, slow down the video."
    *Watches Lil' Wayne

    • @levismith4254
      @levismith4254 5 років тому

      Hahah right.

    • @jackodonnell3463
      @jackodonnell3463 5 років тому +9

      @John Williams He jokingly used a shit solo as an example

    • @mateusimoto7181
      @mateusimoto7181 5 років тому +7

      Jack O'Donnell shit? Thats the best solo ever!
      Hahaha

    • @keithdaniels7491
      @keithdaniels7491 4 роки тому

      😂 😂 😂

    • @anthonystark5412
      @anthonystark5412 4 роки тому +1

      @@jackodonnell3463
      Try playing that solo with truffle butter all over your hands.

  • @chadgarber
    @chadgarber 3 роки тому

    One of my favorite of your videos! Thanks! Love the capo idea.

  • @ragwort3369
    @ragwort3369 3 роки тому

    I love the phone trick! I used to play cheap Japanese plywood guitars - Teiscos and Zentas and the like - and the pickups were so microphonic you could shut into the pickups or put a wineglass on the scratchplate and run your finger round the rim and the noise would come through the amp.Endless creative possibilities!

  • @noneofyourbeeswax01
    @noneofyourbeeswax01 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for the "slowing down" tip - I've been trying to work out that Lil Wayne guitar solo for ages!

  • @MarkPritchardGuitar
    @MarkPritchardGuitar 5 років тому +140

    I noticed you done the guitarflip round your back with your Squier and not your Strat, was that just in case? :)

    • @DMDTT2011
      @DMDTT2011 5 років тому +3

      Mark Pritchard haha, yes had the same thoughts

    • @ivangomez8584
      @ivangomez8584 5 років тому

      Hhahaha notice the same

    • @lukecarmichael1588
      @lukecarmichael1588 5 років тому +1

      But do you blame him? Lol would you do it with an expensive straplocks?

    • @MarkPritchardGuitar
      @MarkPritchardGuitar 5 років тому +1

      Luke Carmichael no way, I would only attempt this with a beat up old guitar

  • @robertteisher3638
    @robertteisher3638 5 років тому +5

    Haha, this video was way more entertaining and useful than I expected it to be. Other than lead on the nut, the emergency "go bag", and the string boiling...it was all new stuff I haven't seen or tried before. Cheers

  • @laszlokatai-pal5685
    @laszlokatai-pal5685 5 років тому +2

    I was so happy to see you have the same alu suitcase for your stuff as I do! Slowing down La Wayne's solo was a very very insider joke, laughed out loud when I saw that :D
    This was one of the most useful videos I have seen in a long time. Was of those I watched in its entire length.

  • @guitello100
    @guitello100 5 років тому

    Great videos! Love the Netherlands. Lived there many years ago. My father was working for the US military in Brussum and we lived in Heerlen in Limburg! Wonderful country amazing people!

  • @stucarr2912
    @stucarr2912 5 років тому +279

    Haha grolsch staplocks. I'm gonna do this. Luckily I'm an alcoholic

  • @calabbbrese
    @calabbbrese 5 років тому +933

    I don't have money for boiling water 😪

  • @ARCHDEACONMUSIC
    @ARCHDEACONMUSIC 4 роки тому +6

    Another GREAT video Paul! That capo hack is genius and I might just have to do the drill hack as well as that would make it A LOT easier to change strings! Thanks for putting together such AWESOME videos as I know it takes a TON of time to put these videos together! Keep rockin' bro! Much respect! :)

  • @MusiciansReflib
    @MusiciansReflib 2 роки тому

    Good video. To clean old strings I use the tiny little alcohol wipes in individual packages used when getting a shot in the arm. Wrap it around the string and scrub, all right on the guitar. But if it's acoustic you'll want to mute the string on either side of the wipe because the sound is horrific if you don't. I'm also careful not to get rubbing alcohol on the fretboard or other exposed wood surfaces.

  • @miraposajehano4309
    @miraposajehano4309 5 років тому

    I have watch a few of your videos and I must say that they are among the best out there. First, your spoken English is good and your knowledge of the guitar is above average but what truly makes a difference is what makes music good, better, best which is your attention to details.

  • @orionpolarity
    @orionpolarity 5 років тому +22

    1:27 many times repeat cuz the music is just unbelievably magical

  • @cnmusic2264
    @cnmusic2264 5 років тому +155

    “Ime gonna do a guitar flip”
    *uses a Squier just incase it falls off instead of a expensive fender*
    No really though, that was a great video

  • @eclix
    @eclix 5 років тому +42

    You can buy string winder drill bits on eBay for a few bucks

  • @leifmorrismusic
    @leifmorrismusic 2 роки тому

    the phone on pickups trick blew my mind..trying it tonight..could sample our song into an intro effect ..could be cool.love your videos,one of the best on u tube..thanks for the effort you put in..I appreciate it.

  • @bradmercymusic
    @bradmercymusic 5 років тому +2

    Dude, you make the best videos...so well done and edited - not to mention such great content. Thank you so much!!

  • @Texas_nc
    @Texas_nc 5 років тому +227

    *Does guitar toss to test strap locks to demonstrate how safe your expensive guitar will be
    *Uses a squire

    • @TheeInjun
      @TheeInjun 5 років тому +6

      I just put washers on. You have to unscrew the pegs, put washers on, put straps on, and screw them back in. The holes in the strap are not big enough to fit over the washer.

    • @pick4u2
      @pick4u2 5 років тому +6

      @@TheeInjun i tried that, 4 beers later, couldn't find my guitar...lol...jk

    • @evolution9209
      @evolution9209 5 років тому +4

      something wrong with a squire?

    • @pick4u2
      @pick4u2 5 років тому +4

      @@evolution9209 not mine, on my jaguar, set the intonation, pickup height, string height and its sweet, very loud pickups

    • @evolution9209
      @evolution9209 5 років тому +6

      @@pick4u2 thats what i mean

  • @CRONICS_WORLD
    @CRONICS_WORLD 5 років тому +11

    Great stuff Paul,.... Absolutely fantastic things i truly didn't know and I'm sure a lot of others didn't either!! Keep up the good work, and thanks again for the tips! :)

  • @billhunt4539
    @billhunt4539 5 років тому +10

    Noticed he used a Squire on the strap lock test! This is why he's the teacher! 😁

  • @timmotti8436
    @timmotti8436 5 років тому +1

    I'm just gonna say it, I love you man, that capo hack just changed my life

  • @paubass123
    @paubass123 4 роки тому

    Love u man, u deserve success ...u r a true artist and a very friendly person...i feel the love u put in your videos. THANKS!!!

  • @ericbetterman9220
    @ericbetterman9220 5 років тому +21

    Is that a Festool drill to tighten guitar strings? Those badboys sell for like 350-400 bucks here in Canada!

  • @spyrosv7157
    @spyrosv7157 5 років тому +10

    Paul your editing skills are better than Hollywood producers!

  • @NateLgg
    @NateLgg 5 років тому +8

    5:56 WOW this dude is ROCKING!!

  • @liaghetta
    @liaghetta 3 роки тому

    Not only you're a great guitarist and teacher, you're a stunning comedian too! 👍

  • @lucasdsiqueira
    @lucasdsiqueira 5 років тому

    That's seriously the best guitar channel on UA-cam

  • @Showmetheevidence-
    @Showmetheevidence- 5 років тому +11

    When I saw the “life hacks” and “all guitarists should know”, I thought here we go with some lame ass things that aren’t really useful at all......... but actually this vid was really cool and actually did have some cool tips for amateurs like me :)
    Nice one Davids.

    • @Artix9
      @Artix9 4 роки тому

      If you're an amateur guitar player, all those lame ass things are probably for your benefit bro

  • @stephanhoing8269
    @stephanhoing8269 5 років тому +145

    I've set that Google metronome as my home screen. Every time I open Firefox, the metronome is right there. Now, if only I would start using it.... :|

    • @ZmeyYuri
      @ZmeyYuri 5 років тому

      If only I started* You're welcome

    • @jsntrue8232
      @jsntrue8232 5 років тому +13

      @@ZmeyYuri Actually, his phrasing is fine for what it is.

    • @mattgilbert7347
      @mattgilbert7347 5 років тому

      I have a metronome app on my phone. I've listented to it. Does that count as "using" it?
      I hate metronomes.

  • @AntonBetita
    @AntonBetita 5 років тому +4

    OH THE LIL WAYNE PART OMG. OH YOU WENT THERE. Well played, sir. /salute

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 5 років тому +2

    Always a pleasure to watch you Paul, interesting, informative, and laid back, you can tell you want people to enjoy the joys of guitar playing, big fan, love the tips

  • @brucehanover890
    @brucehanover890 4 роки тому

    Love the "Deep River Blues" blurb at the end of "how to renovate your strings if you're too cheap (broke) to buy them"! Ahhh, Doc Watson would have loved you Paul!

  • @ollewikman
    @ollewikman 5 років тому +54

    His Festool string tool is more expensive than my guitarr 😂

  • @sergigimenez2339
    @sergigimenez2339 5 років тому +55

    The cool thing is that cus im from spain i learn guitar and english lol

    • @TheNinnyfee
      @TheNinnyfee 4 роки тому +5

      If you listen to Paul a little more you'll be great at guitar and your English will have a Spanish-Dutch accent. :)

  • @u2santos
    @u2santos 5 років тому +16

    Tip #10 is perfect if you want to break more strings in one day than ever before in your life!

  • @mmayer4409
    @mmayer4409 3 роки тому

    I never knew you could slow down a video. That’s a game changer, so, thank you...now I have a lot of listening to do.... 🙂

  • @aabe2912
    @aabe2912 5 років тому

    Of all this the best hack was changing the speed of the video, that's very very cool.

  • @ellanar3413
    @ellanar3413 5 років тому +4

    You killed me with the beer xD really!!!You're such an amazing musician but also you seem to be such a nice dude, really my GOD ;-)!

  • @vhcxhbvg
    @vhcxhbvg 5 років тому +5

    HAHAHAHA, "Hey mister, will you buy me two of these beers.. I just want the rubber o ring on it I swear". 😂

  • @debido4195
    @debido4195 5 років тому +43

    The guitar and voice can seduce me from oceans away I feel so serenated

  • @montrealguitarist6229
    @montrealguitarist6229 3 роки тому +1

    Best Channel for GuitarNerds

  • @maxkelter3561
    @maxkelter3561 4 роки тому

    Very good tips Paul but the last one was awesome. The string tool un/winder. That saves so ooo much time. I also like the two beers instead of one lol ....

  • @pknagen
    @pknagen 5 років тому +15

    Didn't know of the slow speed button. Thanks. Really fun to see you tip # 10 in 50% . You seem to have consumed all the bear in a previous tip :-)

    • @atuvelman
      @atuvelman 5 років тому

      Protip: hold down shift and press comma to slow the video down. Shift and period speeds it up.

    • @marcostopete4386
      @marcostopete4386 5 років тому

      If you use google chrome check this plug in for pitch, speed, and loop tools on youtube "Transpose ▲▼ pitch ▹ speed ▹ loop for videos" not sure if links work but that's the name it has a yellow logo

    • @pknagen
      @pknagen 5 років тому

      Thanks!. Great tools

  • @Jerry-df6ir
    @Jerry-df6ir 5 років тому +20

    3:56 what guitar is this I'm in love with her 😍

    • @gi5089
      @gi5089 4 роки тому +1

      Fender Stratocaster with a fiesta red finish

    • @vvn3107
      @vvn3107 4 роки тому +1

      emoji guitar

    • @Jerry-df6ir
      @Jerry-df6ir 4 роки тому

      @@gi5089 thanks I just seen it cause I'm blind lol

    • @darshan9188
      @darshan9188 4 роки тому

      @@vvn3107 🎸

  • @jasonboness3871
    @jasonboness3871 5 років тому +7

    Guitar hack #11: Use a yoga block as a neck rest as you change strings. ;)

  • @Karm-in
    @Karm-in 3 роки тому

    I love all videos of paul.
    Everytime comes with something creative.

  • @DANIELLASMASSAGE
    @DANIELLASMASSAGE 5 років тому

    I am trying to focus on your tips, but I am overcome by the dreamy state of your voice and eyes!! OH MY....

  • @GunnarLindow
    @GunnarLindow 4 роки тому +4

    I absolutely love how he was "attempting" to play Lil Wayne on the slow it down tip. 😂

  • @devashish_
    @devashish_ 5 років тому +154

    Why do I keeeeep seeing the Yousician add everywhere. I’m going crazy. It should count as harassment at this point !!!!!

    • @yellownoiseclub
      @yellownoiseclub 5 років тому +11

      I keep getting simply piano

    • @metalman40k
      @metalman40k 5 років тому +31

      "I always wanted to learn the guitar...."

    • @yellownoiseclub
      @yellownoiseclub 5 років тому +21

      @@metalman40k but the beginning seemed so hArd ANd FrUstaTinG

    • @metalman40k
      @metalman40k 5 років тому +5

      @@yellownoiseclub I can hear his voice

    • @yellownoiseclub
      @yellownoiseclub 5 років тому +5

      @@metalman40k is it just me or does the guy look like shaggy from scooby doo

  • @St3vE011
    @St3vE011 5 років тому +11

    “Now you can’t play wonderwall anymore”.
    Mark Agnesi likes this element.

  • @gazzie12000
    @gazzie12000 2 роки тому

    You can buy the beer bottle washers cheaply from a home brew shop, or eBay. I get them in bags of 10 usually. Been using them for decades and never had a guitar fall off the strap yet, at gigs, band practice or at home.

  • @creativemantlemusic9305
    @creativemantlemusic9305 5 років тому

    I love this guys vids and could listen to his voice all day, but when I saw the obligatory "10 guitarist hacks" title, I thought same old, same old... BUT... from the VERY FIRST ONE I saw a genuinely great idea, the Capo camera trick! Love it!
    Thanks for another great vid with very subtle humor and thoughtful content!

  • @FEBRIZIOtv
    @FEBRIZIOtv 5 років тому +11

    You know Paul lives dangerously when you see him guitar spin a Squier.

    • @TheNinnyfee
      @TheNinnyfee 4 роки тому +1

      He also used to outplay the metronome, so beware of the man...

  • @emaitchess3821
    @emaitchess3821 5 років тому +18

    2:13 I thought I was alone, lmao

  • @prithvineo
    @prithvineo 5 років тому +4

    Man, that beer commercial warning😂😂

  • @SiCutler
    @SiCutler 5 років тому

    Great video Paul. Those chops on the telecaster after the pic pocket tip are TASTY 😉

  • @shader26
    @shader26 4 роки тому

    Great tips. I wish there was a good reliable hack for quick access to a slide, and quick way to remove the slide during a song and still have it be there to put back on.

  • @JAFOpty
    @JAFOpty 5 років тому +3

    I always replace my strings one a time to avoid changing the tension on the neck too drastically. I have OCD as well.

    • @Peasmouldia
      @Peasmouldia 5 років тому +1

      You're going to have a meltdown when your frets need dressing!

    • @stevenlabrousse2275
      @stevenlabrousse2275 4 роки тому

      I do the same so I can get to a relatively in-tune pitch quickly with self-tuning.

  • @gideoncrowmusic2335
    @gideoncrowmusic2335 5 років тому +4

    Oh ma gosh :) great stuff, thanks... Love all of these

  • @iSchmidty13
    @iSchmidty13 5 років тому +10

    I literally have more capos than guitars, I can't believe I never thought of that idea

    • @ericscaillet2232
      @ericscaillet2232 5 років тому

      Make sure to use one that's a bit weak or the screen might crack

    • @royferguson3909
      @royferguson3909 5 років тому

      me too and I have three capos

  • @currentwork4353
    @currentwork4353 4 роки тому +1

    That 10th hack was just crazy!!🤯🤯

  • @ntedrain
    @ntedrain 5 років тому +1

    My respect for you went up another two notches when you pulled out that Festool drill.
    Good job thanks as always!! :)

  • @ragingchimera8021
    @ragingchimera8021 5 років тому +4

    #4 has the bonus that in a pinch you will always find guitar picks in your laundry room :)

  • @Sush9546
    @Sush9546 5 років тому +4

    3:15 cracked me tf up thanks lol

  • @elann9983
    @elann9983 5 років тому +9

    Hey Paul! Is there a posibility that you would upload your song you created in 1 hour challenge to Spotify?
    and yeah, very useful tips, thank you ;D

  • @rogeralleyne9257
    @rogeralleyne9257 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video and great sense of a humor as well!!!🙏🙏🙏

  • @TardyMoments
    @TardyMoments 4 роки тому

    I saw Tip 2 and started trying to learn Schism. I do feel like a much better player now.