3 Ways To Sound BETTER Playing ACOUSTIC Guitar
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
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In this video, you learn 3 ways to sound better at playing acoustic guitar.
While they share many similarities, the acoustic guitar is a different beast compared to the electric.
As a result, there are certain techniques and approaches you want to specifically target to effectively “acoustify” your playing.
In this lesson, I sit down with guitar practice expert Mike Philippov to discuss and demonstrate 3 approaches for sounding better on the acoustic guitar.
Each of these approaches of course can be applied to the electric guitar, however, targeting these specifically when playing acoustic will make your playing sound so much better.
You learn:
1. Extensions/Embellishments
Extensions and embellishments can make an otherwise “normal” chord progression sound much better and much more sophisticated.
You learn super simple ways to extend and embellish chords.
2. Open Strings
Outside of the open position, where they are usually used, open strings can make your acoustic playing sound amazing, making up for the lack of sustain an acoustic has compared to an electric guitar.
You learn 2 very easy ways to use open strings for a great acoustic sound.
3. Capo
The capo is a great device for more creative guitar playing, especially on the acoustic guitar.
You learn several different contexts where using a capo will really make a difference to what you are playing.
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You are a natural teacher. Thanks for the great videos! I might have to buy some merch!
@jakyru1981, you are very welcome! Glad you like the video :)
I play guitar for my church's worship band, I use lots of embellishments like this to liven up the songs a bit. My favorites are Gsus and Cadd9
Cool! Embellishments always good to make a progression sound more interesting :)
thanks for the great video 😊
@miritsm, you are very welcome! Glad you liked the video :)
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Bert Jansch would be a good place to explore after this very helpful session.
@dandufeu7151 glad you liked the lesson and good suggestion re Bert Jansch :)
The Thalia Capo you have.. Have you a problem with the tension being to strong and pulling your strings out of key/tune.. I have low action on my guitars and their Capo clamps down to tight for my guitars..
@liberalsrmentallyflawed3611, quite the opposite. The Thalia capo is the only capo I have ever owned that does not put my guitar out of tune. Have you tried the different capo inlays they have to suit different guitars that come with the capo?
Maybe it's your action, but the Thalia capos are pressure sensitive, meaning you can vary the pressure they apply when clamping the strings as opposed to other capos that just clap down with the same pressure.
I am not endorsed by Thalia capos but they are great and I am a big advocate for them :)
How do I choose acoustic guitar string gauge size [ heavy to light ] for playing a clear good sound if you are a fingerstyle player and strumming most of the time
@CalvinLimSH-ld5le, it is really what fees and sounds good to you.
A heavier gauge will provide you with more sustain and lower end than a lighter gauge, but they will require more effort to play.
I used 12 - 53 for quite a few years but have changed to 11 - 52 which I used to use many years ago.
It depends on the guitar too as to how they feel.
I would suggest trying 11 - 52, and when you need to change strings try 12 - 53.
I use Elixir strings 80/20 Nanoweb.
But other brands would do the job too.
There is no gauge specific to fingerpicking per se, so see what sounds and feels best for you :)
Thank for the information - maybe try Elixer Strings 11 - 52 for a start and switch to 12 - 53 to see the differences