Iconoclast0506 Still playing? How far along are you now after 3 years? I started about a month ago, I know 7 chords but still working on changing them in time/muscle memory.
The most helpful tip I've received about quick chord changing so far: Starting by playing the 1st chord on two or three counts, and use the remaining one or two counts to change the chord, and work up from there. Thank you so much! I've just improved in just about 8 minutes :-).
I've tried many other channels on UA-cam for learning different techniques and methods and so on...I start at The-Art-of-Guitar, then browse around dozens of other vids, then come right back to Mike again. The best tutor on YT.
You should try looking for commonalities with every chord change. It can make a huge difference. I write my own music and use a lot of weird chords I have to look up the names for, but it really helps when you have a common finger placement between chords, or anchor as he calls it. You can zip through a whole bunch of chords and everyone thinks you're a genius or something.
Just discovered this channel a few weeks ago and I love his teaching style and methods. I've watched tons of UA-cam guitar instructors and I would have to put this channel in my top 5..great tips and the way they are explained is so concise and clear.
I'm at the beginning stage right now. I'm know this won't be original but the D to G chord change is improved massively by using third finger as an anchor between the two.
Apart from repition and muscle memory. I feel like adding in that part of the tempo and building that up was very effective for me. I only know basic music theory but dont have formal training in playing guitar. So i just add exercises that i feel like help me the most and these are one of those exercises i will be adding to my routine to learn to play. Thanks. Everyone should do this. Also, if anyone can't seem to build up the speed at all or feel like their arms and wrist strain a lot then you might just have to bring your guitar onto your left leg (and if youre a left handed player then do the opposite). Im like 6 foot with kinda long arms and noticed I feel very cramped when I played the guitar on my right leg so making that adjustment really freed up my arms and made me feel more mobile. The point is to be relaxed and not lock yourself up when playing. After the adjustments I made I felt like i was able to reach the notes without straining my wrist as much and I could build up a better tempo and just play better, overall i felt more confident and less frustrated, it really is all in the wrist!
Morning Mike.... Just wanted to say it off the myriad of tuts out there, you are by far the easiest, smoothest, logical teacher or there. Love your work and thanks for making guitar easier. I'd buy you a beer if I could.... Go well...
in 5mins i learned going from a minor no E (easiest) and in 10 from a minor to c. slowest way he showed (im 2 weeks on guitar). its seems so easy now. will practice this 2 progressions for few days then try to go a minor-E-C and some combo, oh im so excited!!!!
Bravo ! "Anchor points" a great term to explain how to get around the neck efficiently minimizing the effort of the left hand to achieve the chords you are looking for is an essential key to stepping up your skills TAOG explains it so well here Great teacher ....
Good advise as ever. I use the analogy of how you change gear in a car. Initially hitting a chord on just the FIRST beat. Then: 2 Clutch, 3 Move, 4 In Gear, 1 Clutch out. Then with practice Strum on 1 & 3.... then working to reduce this timing using the half beats. WORKS FOR ME. But Obviously doesn´t work with 10 year olds =)
Brilliant! I simply need to train my memory with the help of slow tempo! I was trying to play fast applying complicated rhythm but it's not going to work :) thanks for advice!
I have a question about the finger nobody talks about. The thumb! My thumb is inconsistent. Sometimes it wants to plant itself on the back of the neck and other times I find myself gripping the neck in my palm while my thumb hangs over it. The overhanging thumb comes in handy for muting the low strings for C and D chord for example. Should I always plant it? Could you do a thumb video? I feel like theres a lot to talk about with it. I noticed when I try to change chords quickly, I end up palming the neck for chords I normally wouldn't palm. Dunno if that's something I should avoid.
Thanks ..... very practical tips .... but I'm an absolute beginner (2nd wk) .... I'm struggling with Chords .... Shapes r difficult to strech and / or squeaz the fingers in .... n when they do .... unwanted / nearby strings get touched / muted .... Pls help....
What do you have to help intermediate or advanced players to play 100% pro level smooth chord changes? I must get past that last tiny bit of "ka-chunk" or any gaps, dead strings, noise, or tiny bits of slop sound. I have been working on this for a while, not sure how to 100% get to total smooth un- noticed, seamless chord changes. Can you help with this, post a video on how to do this? Thanks.
The problem is that rarely do you have music where you are just strumming down, down, down, down. Most songs have up and down strumming and sometimes up,up,down,up, etc. How do you learn to change chords quickly with that type of strumming?
iv only ever played the 3 finger G and dont have any seams in my cord changes. tried the 4 finger and anchoring for fun. and my changes are awful now lol. cant teach an old dog new tricks CONFIRMED!! :P
Fine, but making that shape and landing accurately is the problem. You breezed past that part fairly quickly and it's really the most important thing. After 15 months my fingers are still landing in the wrong spot so I guess this isn't too helpful.
i'm a beginner player who has been trying to teach myself, and your lessons have helped me a great deal!
Awesome. Great to hear that we're doing some good.
Iconoclast0506 Still playing? How far along are you now after 3 years? I started about a month ago, I know 7 chords but still working on changing them in time/muscle memory.
+Peter Griffin hey,
how far you've gone?
I just started less than 1 months ago
@@mahathirmoon5010 how about you? are you still going with the guitar?
Are you still learning?
Wait, this channel used to be called Ultimate Black Belt Guitar? XD
He is a Jijitz fan.
@@rebelquadronfpv1065 I fucking knew it !!!
No it was a website we had for a while but I went rogue and made The Art of Guitar eventually. These were great times tho.
That's awesome 👌 👏
@@TheArtofGuitar i love you bro
The most helpful tip I've received about quick chord changing so far: Starting by playing the 1st chord on two or three counts, and use the remaining one or two counts to change the chord, and work up from there. Thank you so much! I've just improved in just about 8 minutes :-).
The secret is very simple. Repetition. Build the muscle memory that's required.
So even after learning this tip you still have to eat shit for months, huh?
@@MiketheNerdRanger you have to take it easy.
Just went through this whole playlist in one sitting and took notes. Real good tips here :)
+Rob T Sweet!
I've tried many other channels on UA-cam for learning different techniques and methods and so on...I start at The-Art-of-Guitar, then browse around dozens of other vids, then come right back to Mike again. The best tutor on YT.
I always add one up strum while I'm switching chords in order to keep the flow and it works just fine
Great. I never noticed that G and D had that finger in common, no wonder I was struggling with it. Thanks Mike!
You should try looking for commonalities with every chord change. It can make a huge difference. I write my own music and use a lot of weird chords I have to look up the names for, but it really helps when you have a common finger placement between chords, or anchor as he calls it. You can zip through a whole bunch of chords and everyone thinks you're a genius or something.
Just discovered this channel a few weeks ago and I love his teaching style and methods. I've watched tons of UA-cam guitar instructors and I would have to put this channel in my top 5..great tips and the way they are explained is so concise and clear.
i love those bird fret markers
I'm at the beginning stage right now. I'm know this won't be original but the D to G chord change is improved massively by using third finger as an anchor between the two.
I've found the pressure to be on time comes from letting the strings ring out for as long as possible before switching and catching the next note.
Exactly what I'm struggling with right now.
Apart from repition and muscle memory. I feel like adding in that part of the tempo and building that up was very effective for me. I only know basic music theory but dont have formal training in playing guitar. So i just add exercises that i feel like help me the most and these are one of those exercises i will be adding to my routine to learn to play. Thanks. Everyone should do this.
Also, if anyone can't seem to build up the speed at all or feel like their arms and wrist strain a lot then you might just have to bring your guitar onto your left leg (and if youre a left handed player then do the opposite). Im like 6 foot with kinda long arms and noticed I feel very cramped when I played the guitar on my right leg so making that adjustment really freed up my arms and made me feel more mobile. The point is to be relaxed and not lock yourself up when playing. After the adjustments I made I felt like i was able to reach the notes without straining my wrist as much and I could build up a better tempo and just play better, overall i felt more confident and less frustrated, it really is all in the wrist!
Your voice is so clear and easy to understand Thank you
Excellent tips! This has given me great hope that with consistent practice i can achieve the goal of smooth chords transition. Thank you so much!
Morning Mike....
Just wanted to say it off the myriad of tuts out there, you are by far the easiest, smoothest, logical teacher or there. Love your work and thanks for making guitar easier.
I'd buy you a beer if I could....
Go well...
in 5mins i learned going from a minor no E (easiest) and in 10 from a minor to c. slowest way he showed (im 2 weeks on guitar). its seems so easy now. will practice this 2 progressions for few days then try to go a minor-E-C and some combo, oh im so excited!!!!
Hi, how's your progress now? It's my first 3 days of practicing the guitar
Currently struggling with G and C. No way could I fit F or B in there even at the slow speed.
Same here. G to C is slow but every thing else but F and B is smooth and in time. Of course it's only been a week and a half.
This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for in the past few weeks! Thanks for posting this!
Best teacher ever, man's still hearting comments on a 7 year old video
Do you have any videos on strumming and timing. My biggest problem is getting the timing right. Great lessons and videos btw. Much appreciated.
I do.
I still cant go to a barre chord quick enough. A to Bminor for example.
You are, in my opinion, the best instructor out there. Great vids!
Thank you!
Bravo ! "Anchor points" a great term to explain
how to get around the neck efficiently
minimizing the effort of the left hand
to achieve the chords you are looking for
is an essential key to stepping up your skills
TAOG explains it so well here
Great teacher ....
thank you so much, this helped me tremendously. i couldnt play any chords without taking 10 seconds to switch lol
Holy shit I love u. Only vid out there about switching chords that has helped me.
Can you add tips for applying this to bar chords?
Sadly...yes...
Its been my singular obstacle for years, apart from learning scales...
George Cooper Jr this is a late reply but you should look up "spider chords" it was a technique invented by Dave Mustaine
Daddy Six how about now?
How about now ?
I do that. 😒😩 but I have just been playing for a few months. I am slowly getting better. Thanks for the tip. 👍
I'm very thankful i've had watch your video, it's very helpful.
this guy never gets old
My voice got lower though. Probably all those night screaming back at my demons. haha ;)
@@TheArtofGuitar … what
This is a great strategy. I'm using it with Chordify so that I see chord diagrams/meter and am practicing a song.
This will help me a lot
Great video but I was wondering if you could make a video for bluegrass/geengrass tips and tricks
Super helpful!
great video thanks for sharing
Thanks man im starting to play guitar and im haveing trouble switching this really help
Good advise as ever. I use the analogy of how you change gear in a car. Initially hitting a chord on just the FIRST beat. Then: 2 Clutch, 3 Move, 4 In Gear, 1 Clutch out. Then with practice Strum on 1 & 3.... then working to reduce this timing using the half beats. WORKS FOR ME. But Obviously doesn´t work with 10 year olds =)
Hardest for me is changing from G to Am or from C to G. Helpful at all!
Brilliant! I simply need to train my memory with the help of slow tempo! I was trying to play fast applying complicated rhythm but it's not going to work :) thanks for advice!
Wow your tips really help! Thanks!
Yo what’s up love the content can you do some videos on extended chords on E A D string ?
E to D to E used to be hard now it depends but I have always had a problem with E to A to E because A is the most cramped chord I can play.
Nice job
You have magical suggestions. Subbed !
i use metronome and increase speed after 8 beats and change chord between the beats
Thank you, sensei. Best trick ever.
I'm a fan of guitar unfortunately i don't know about it. Chords, strings, notes name, minor, major, the use fingers to fret?
morrel ebissa buy a guitar & u will start to know one by one
I will try this thank you sir..!
Thanks
Been learning 2 years struggling with this so bad
iT helped a Lot. very useful tips. Keep up the good work.
I have a question about the finger nobody talks about. The thumb! My thumb is inconsistent. Sometimes it wants to plant itself on the back of the neck and other times I find myself gripping the neck in my palm while my thumb hangs over it. The overhanging thumb comes in handy for muting the low strings for C and D chord for example. Should I always plant it? Could you do a thumb video? I feel like theres a lot to talk about with it.
I noticed when I try to change chords quickly, I end up palming the neck for chords I normally wouldn't palm. Dunno if that's something I should avoid.
I cover this in my sitting vs standing video.
Thanks!
I will take this. thank you.
Thanks ..... very practical tips .... but I'm an absolute beginner (2nd wk) .... I'm struggling with Chords .... Shapes r difficult to strech and / or squeaz the fingers in .... n when they do .... unwanted / nearby strings get touched / muted .... Pls help....
Thank you. Best help on You tube.
Genius Mike thank you!
thank you this helped me alot :)
What do you have to help intermediate or advanced players to play 100% pro level smooth chord changes? I must get past that last tiny bit of "ka-chunk" or any gaps, dead strings, noise, or tiny bits of slop sound. I have been working on this for a while, not sure how to 100% get to total smooth un- noticed, seamless chord changes. Can you help with this, post a video on how to do this? Thanks.
Awesome!!! Thanks!
thank you for your help here,
Great! exercise.. thanks
A very good tip. Thanj you.
The problem is that rarely do you have music where you are just strumming down, down, down, down. Most songs have up and down strumming and sometimes up,up,down,up, etc. How do you learn to change chords quickly with that type of strumming?
Awesome video!
What about holdsworth like chords? Would you use the same approach?
this helped me alot
Usefull info!
damn this is vintage
Please i want to learn to PlayStation guitar i Tray several Time but i cant really
iv only ever played the 3 finger G and dont have any seams in my cord changes. tried the 4 finger and anchoring for fun. and my changes are awful now lol. cant teach an old dog new tricks CONFIRMED!! :P
Sir, can you teach us how to play do re mi fa sol ti do?
Hehe he's my music teacher 😊😊
nice
Easy switch G to D what about other cords B7 to . . . etc with no anchor points 🤔
B7 to E. Middle finger anchor.
So is he fretting an extra note on the G or just resting his finger above?
It's an extra note on the high e. All four fingers are fretting strings.
How long to do a chord while watching tv
before you need to then add to a metronome ?
Just long enough for my brain to really remember it. Sometimes half of an episode of Little House on the Prairie. hehe
How do I access your free lessons?
the-art-of-guitar.com Click on Sample Lessons. :)
Hey! U look like Glenn
i got two ads in a row for fender play on this video
0:30 what is a canoe chord? 😂😂😂
good
I love this
Fine, but making that shape and landing accurately is the problem. You breezed past that part fairly quickly and it's really the most important thing. After 15 months my fingers are still landing in the wrong spot so I guess this isn't too helpful.
The art of guitar has a better time tone to it
Not the dreaded metronome.
Whoa, I just tripped over oooolld shit...
UBBG is not a terrible name but AoG is better. Cheers 🍻
I'm learning a Shawn Mendes song I don't HAVE seconds in between 🤣🤣
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G to D? ...try to learn Free Falling
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