I'm late to these lessons but i want you to know that i appreciate them very much. Working through them day by day to get back into playing the guitar. Really helpful advice to someone who thought he knew how to play :D
Yeah, it's not a "chemical" reaction, it's a mechanical response. When you're rubbing the string against the fret like that, you're creating hundreds of tiny vibrations every second that cause the string to vibrate. That's why the string continues to "ring" or sound. (You're also wearing your fret down in that spot. I knew bc I had a friend who, years ago, used to do that on the Epiphone acoustic he sold me and he prematurely caused excessive wear in a few spots by doing just that!) Otherwise, great lesson! I'm a fairly experienced player, but I started out playing Classical Guitar, so I learned the "horizontal" vibrato technique. It's hard to make the transition to the wrist pivot technique now, because I just naturally do it the way I learned it for years! But, as you pointed out, it doesn't work so well on steel strings, lol. Thanks dude, for the awesome lesson! I'll work on that until I get it. Just a matter of re-programming my hand & wrist muscles. You're spot on about the steps to learn, though: a) First, focus on the mechanics, b) after you get that down, start getting the sound right, then c) practice some licks where you want specific notes to have vibrato. After that, you'll start doing it naturally. (That's how I learned it on Classical Guitar. Now it comes natural, but I need to learn this technique for steel strings.) I'd also like to learn how Clapton does it. Guess I'll have to check out yer website. 👌👍 Also, BTW, I'm glad you pointed out about the string muting. I would pass that along to beginners as well. I've noticed that, as I started developing "better technique" while playing, I also use my pick to mute the actual string that I'm playing to vary the duration and even the sound of a note. Muting unwanted string noise is probably the hardest thing to learn! Cuz starting out, it's just hard enough to focus on picking the string you want to pick, along with fretting it, while coordinating both hands! My advice on that is to practice things where you're picking say 1st & 3rd strings, but skipping over the 2nd string. Practice arpeggios or something like that, and after a couple of days you'll notice you've gotten much better at hitting the right strings! Well, Justin, keep up the great work!
I'm really loving this series but all this bending and vibrato is killing my fingers! But as we all know that will pass and we'll all be 'playing the blues' in no time! Thanks for the lessons Justin
It is amazing how simple this looks, yet how difficult to master and how everyone has their own signature. Unfortunately, my signature is illegible at this point. Thanks for the help Justing.
Justin, where have you been all my life? LOL. Really appreciate your easy-going teaching style and generosity in sharing! Learning a lot after being stuck in a guitar rut.
it's funny how guitar works; i always found this style of vibrato very difficult to learn, but the b.b. king style is the one that came naturally to me...I'm just trying to work on keeping it even.
I'm working so hard on my vibrato. it's taken me ages to get it right...I struggle, mine gets narrower the longer I try and keep it going. I'm finding it quite frustrating. also different places on the fretboard feel different too...
The less common side to side vibrato probably is coming over from fretless instruments like the violin where the effect is more pronounced. Part of the reason for using that technique on a fretless instrument might be to disguise not having your finger in exactly the right place. BB King said he started bending strings in order to make bad notes he played sound right.
Justin, short question. While trying to add vibrato I keep using my fingers to pull the string down instead of my wrist, like you do it. I can't seem to do it right. Plus, when I return the string to its original position by releasing it slightly it seems like I lift my fingers up to much and I hear the string clattering on the fret. Any tips & tricks? Thanks for the lessons, keep it up! Cheers from Amsterdam
If you have a good, precise guitar tuner app, or a DAW, you can connect your guitar to it, do different kinds of vibrato and visually see how it affects the pitch :)
Aah, I'm SO glad to see this! Vibrato is such a pain. I've got a lesson today, but I'll definitely try this out once I get back. As a side note, I've been playing for just about six months and I think I want to make the plunge and start taking this hobby seriously. I think I'm past the stage of being an absolute beginner, so how do you suggest I get into the JustinGuitar courses? My teacher has mostly been focused on theory, but a lot of it seems to fly over my head. I should probably buy some books.
+Pashow I'd recommend running all the beginner classes and grabbing any bit you not sure about. Then the intermediate, then maybe this blues module, theres a follow up - and a really exciting new feature coming to the web site soon, so sign up for the newsletter!
+JustinGuitar I have one recommendation for the blues course. Can you make a lesson about '' When to use licks during the 12 bar blues/ a blues progression?'' I have learnt some licks, however, i cant use it properly. Can you do some examples with backing tracks?
I'm late to these lessons but i want you to know that i appreciate them very much. Working through them day by day to get back into playing the guitar. Really helpful advice to someone who thought he knew how to play :D
@Yahir Cory I hope flixzone fixes my vibratos.
(There were two bots promotion flixzone)
I have watched a lot of lessons on this topic and I got to say, I find yours the most informative. Have a good day. Cheers
You've really putting out a lot of content for 2016! I like it. Keep up good work
+John Hyland and a lot more on the way!
I know I'm kind of off topic but does anybody know of a good site to watch newly released movies online?
@Jaxon Heath lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)
@Jaxon Heath Try flixzone. You can find it on google =)
@Abel Gunnar Yea, I've been watching on Flixzone for since april myself :D
Yeah, it's not a "chemical" reaction, it's a mechanical response. When you're rubbing the string against the fret like that, you're creating hundreds of tiny vibrations every second that cause the string to vibrate. That's why the string continues to "ring" or sound.
(You're also wearing your fret down in that spot. I knew bc I had a friend who, years ago, used to do that on the Epiphone acoustic he sold me and he prematurely caused excessive wear in a few spots by doing just that!)
Otherwise, great lesson! I'm a fairly experienced player, but I started out playing Classical Guitar, so I learned the "horizontal" vibrato technique. It's hard to make the transition to the wrist pivot technique now, because I just naturally do it the way I learned it for years! But, as you pointed out, it doesn't work so well on steel strings, lol.
Thanks dude, for the awesome lesson!
I'll work on that until I get it. Just a matter of re-programming my hand & wrist muscles.
You're spot on about the steps to learn, though:
a) First, focus on the mechanics, b) after you get that down, start getting the sound right, then c) practice some licks where you want specific notes to have vibrato. After that, you'll start doing it naturally.
(That's how I learned it on Classical Guitar. Now it comes natural, but I need to learn this technique for steel strings.)
I'd also like to learn how Clapton does it. Guess I'll have to check out yer website. 👌👍
Also, BTW, I'm glad you pointed out about the string muting. I would pass that along to beginners as well. I've noticed that, as I started developing "better technique" while playing, I also use my pick to mute the actual string that I'm playing to vary the duration and even the sound of a note.
Muting unwanted string noise is probably the hardest thing to learn! Cuz starting out, it's just hard enough to focus on picking the string you want to pick, along with fretting it, while coordinating both hands! My advice on that is to practice things where you're picking say 1st & 3rd strings, but skipping over the 2nd string. Practice arpeggios or something like that, and after a couple of days you'll notice you've gotten much better at hitting the right strings!
Well, Justin, keep up the great work!
I'm so glad you mentioned the Clapton method. That comes completely naturally to me, the others not so much. In fact I find them next to impossible.
Wow, Justin, great moves, keep it up! Proud of you! :)
h3h3?
+Marcus Thanks Dad ;)
+Efe Barlas You know it!
+JustinGuitar please make a lesson on Stanfour - Heart Without A Home
Thank you much Justin .... Very good demonstration!!!!!!!!!
I have used tons of your lessons Justin. Awesome all of them. Specially great to see you smiling always.
Justin is definitely the best and friendly !
I'm pickin up good vibrations! Thank You Justin!
+John Cogar She's giving me excitations
your way for teaching is awesome.
Thanks! :)
I'm really loving this series but all this bending and vibrato is killing my fingers! But as we all know that will pass and we'll all be 'playing the blues' in no time! Thanks for the lessons Justin
Yes
The mute part is very very useful!
thanks so much for sharing your wisdom
It is amazing how simple this looks, yet how difficult to master and how everyone has their own signature. Unfortunately, my signature is illegible at this point. Thanks for the help Justing.
+northof50now yep, I'm still working on it ;)
Such a good lesson!
Thank you Justin :)
Justin, where have you been all my life? LOL. Really appreciate your easy-going teaching style and generosity in sharing! Learning a lot after being stuck in a guitar rut.
it's funny how guitar works; i always found this style of vibrato very difficult to learn, but the b.b. king style is the one that came naturally to me...I'm just trying to work on keeping it even.
+DrDizzleFrizzle go with what feels good dude - we're all different and that's cool.
great lesson this!
loved this lesson my friend !!
Lots of good postings, thanks
Hey Justin how do you like that suhr guitar. Nice tutorial on this technique 👍👍
watched about of 50 your vids man and only donated $10, keep up the great work!
Great lesson!
+Angus Tsang Thanks!
nice lesson, inspiring.
+mymusicroom1 Cheers :)
Great technique lessons here!
+downhill240 Cheers!
I'm working so hard on my vibrato. it's taken me ages to get it right...I struggle, mine gets narrower the longer I try and keep it going. I'm finding it quite frustrating. also different places on the fretboard feel different too...
Hey man! I am learning a lot with your lessons ! Id really like to thank you very much!
Any chances of a SRV course ?!?!?
Justin a doubt can u recommend songs for string bending and vibrato need to practice
thanks
Can you please do while my guitar gently weeps?!?
Justin when using vibrato does the finger tip muting string above still apply ?
I've played guitar for quite a while but now when I wanted to learn vibrato my fingers hurt like crap! Haha
Good!
The less common side to side vibrato probably is coming over from fretless instruments like the violin where the effect is more pronounced. Part of the reason for using that technique on a fretless instrument might be to disguise not having your finger in exactly the right place. BB King said he started bending strings in order to make bad notes he played sound right.
Any chance on doing some Rory Gallagher stuff to tie in with the blues course?
thanks you very much for the lesson!! it's strange but your voice intonation sounds different in this video
+djsh shdbdn no idea why that might be. glad you dig.
Justin, short question.
While trying to add vibrato I keep using my fingers to pull the string down instead of my wrist, like you do it. I can't seem to do it right. Plus, when I return the string to its original position by releasing it slightly it seems like I lift my fingers up to much and I hear the string clattering on the fret. Any tips & tricks?
Thanks for the lessons, keep it up!
Cheers from Amsterdam
For a right handled person, the left hand twisting could be the hardest movement. A hand stuck after few twists (((
3:56 BARS
You talked about the little scratch thing exactly like David Attenborough.... lol
If you have a good, precise guitar tuner app, or a DAW, you can connect your guitar to it, do different kinds of vibrato and visually see how it affects the pitch :)
Can you do a tutorial on Howling by To Kill A King?
The acoustic version
lol @ the ballad bit :D
+Cordovan86 and I cut out a bad dad dancing moment that followed!
is that psilocybin on your wrist? ;P
Hendrix! @ 15:22
Aah, I'm SO glad to see this! Vibrato is such a pain. I've got a lesson today, but I'll definitely try this out once I get back.
As a side note, I've been playing for just about six months and I think I want to make the plunge and start taking this hobby seriously. I think I'm past the stage of being an absolute beginner, so how do you suggest I get into the JustinGuitar courses? My teacher has mostly been focused on theory, but a lot of it seems to fly over my head. I should probably buy some books.
Just keep watching Justin's video and it will help a lot.
Paul F. Haha, yeah, I suppose that's the simple answer!
+Pashow Yeah it certainly helped me and I've been playing for a about 2 years
+Pashow I'd recommend running all the beginner classes and grabbing any bit you not sure about. Then the intermediate, then maybe this blues module, theres a follow up - and a really exciting new feature coming to the web site soon, so sign up for the newsletter!
How fast should a vibrato be and am I the only one who finds a rapid overused vibrato annoying to watch ???
"Valid if you're doing a ballad" Hahaha
+lystraaaa :)
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Billy Zane??
I don’t understand what this video is about
first
+VollSpammer well done dude. have a banana. :)
+JustinGuitar ,lol funny as well as talented 😁
Vibrato is so easy why is this video 20 mins long
+ThisDude Jay Easy is relative. Especially when most people subscribing to Justin are learning to play...
This binch
really good advice!
+williamthz glad you dig!
+JustinGuitar I have one recommendation for the blues course. Can you make a lesson about '' When to use licks during the 12 bar blues/ a blues progression?'' I have learnt some licks, however, i cant use it properly. Can you do some examples with backing tracks?
+williamthz coming soon!