This was SUPER helpful. I've been struggling with the chord changes in Blackbird (C, C#dim, D, D#dim, Em). This video helped me to create an exercise to get them down cleanly. Thanks!
After some time learning to play guitar, I more and more understand how difficult it is in general, how much focus, attention and concentration it requires. But this is the only shortcut I could find to the moment - substitute hours and days and years of practice (very few people can afford it, me neither) with precise goals, targeted exercises, clear and specific pathways. I’m still very bad at what I want to achieve, and very often stuck at same drills, not being sure how to continue and develop. Jared, you are one of the few who constantly tells about this and emphasizes the importance of following the path. Thank you for that!
Thanks Jared. That's the info I was looking for, particularly at the end when you were talking about red flag moments and not going away for a month focusing exclusively on technique or whatever. Much appreciate it!
Your guitar is not held up with a guitar strap. How are you balancing it? Excellent discussion and examples on the synchronicity of goals & technique. Thx!
Thank Jared! As you say let it be hard. It takes time. 🌌😎 Your videos helped me realise i dont necessarily need to be a guitar virtuoso. Writing and harmonising melodies is what i like to do, guitar is just what I've learnt on.
Great stuff, Jared! This is what I call "advanced practice," which is what I have done all doing (and why I have progressed so rapidly). But, I had a few hitches in my giddyup, as well. This advice has helped me to sort out the best way to address my problems. I never had a problem of what I thought was getting sidetracked from my plan, because, like you, I think of all of it as "technique." My only problem was figuring out new, more direct ways to address any "stumbling" issues. I usually resort to doing something slowly until I've memorized both the actual notes and how to fret them, then start working on the speed aspect. But, you've given me some new ways to work on things to both practice a bump, or to further diagnose the underlying core of the difficulty. Thanks a whole heap of sunny, cherry notes! A great big pile of 'em, that's what I owe you! Take care, & have fun!
All you need is the book called Guitar Lore by a man who dedicated himself to the technical and mechanical mastery of the guitar. His name was Dennis Sandole, who taught many guitar greats,Pat Martino for one.
Perfect timing Jared! I'm learning how to play the melody to Fly Me To The Moon using octaves in the style of Wes Montgomery. I found a resource online with exercises for doing octaves, and your advice is perfect for me on how to approach developing this technique. Thank you!
I have lacked my octive exercise ... and remember the three basic patterns, directly across the neck and then one can work up the neck too.. and so on. I picked up the info by an older gent and had purchased his books... really comprehensive ... he played with big name big band types etc... I think too. He released a guitar sight reading course but it is out of my league at this time... I have hand injuries that (for now) only allow me to practice/play only a few minutes a day .. but the doc is using this time to play without pain as the test to see how my healing is going ... win win but slow (er) ... pb
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This was SUPER helpful. I've been struggling with the chord changes in Blackbird (C, C#dim, D, D#dim, Em). This video helped me to create an exercise to get them down cleanly. Thanks!
Good for you! I'm really glad to hear it helped :)
After some time learning to play guitar, I more and more understand how difficult it is in general, how much focus, attention and concentration it requires. But this is the only shortcut I could find to the moment - substitute hours and days and years of practice (very few people can afford it, me neither) with precise goals, targeted exercises, clear and specific pathways. I’m still very bad at what I want to achieve, and very often stuck at same drills, not being sure how to continue and develop. Jared, you are one of the few who constantly tells about this and emphasizes the importance of following the path. Thank you for that!
Yeah, it definitely can be overwhelming. I hope you find a way to enjoy your own path. Good luck!
Very cool Jared, ... this is leading one to pay attention and focus into our relationship with the instrument ... and function. Thank you... pat
Sure thing! Glad you liked it :)
Hey Jared, I loved your series on playing classical guitar without nails. Do you plan to do any more classical guitar content?
Hey, thanks so much! Yes! More classical guitar content is on the way 👍
@@soundguitar That's great, thank you!
Thanks Jared. That's the info I was looking for, particularly at the end when you were talking about red flag moments and not going away for a month focusing exclusively on technique or whatever. Much appreciate it!
Yay!!! 🥳🥳🥳
Glad you saw this one right away, and super glad it was what you were looking for. Really great question. Happy practicing! 😊
Please do the Mario video! My wife and I have always loved and played the games.
Cool! It's saved for a future video 😉
Your guitar is not held up with a guitar strap. How are you balancing it? Excellent discussion and examples on the synchronicity of goals & technique. Thx!
Happy you liked the lesson :)
I use a guitar cushion like this: a.co/d/fVfiBEJ
Thank Jared! As you say let it be hard. It takes time. 🌌😎
Your videos helped me realise i dont necessarily need to be a guitar virtuoso. Writing and harmonising melodies is what i like to do, guitar is just what I've learnt on.
Thanks for sharing your realization! I hope you enjoy what you like to do most on guitar 😊
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Great stuff, Jared!
This is what I call "advanced practice," which is what I have done all doing (and why I have progressed so rapidly).
But, I had a few hitches in my giddyup, as well.
This advice has helped me to sort out the best way to address my problems.
I never had a problem of what I thought was getting sidetracked from my plan, because, like you, I think of all of it as "technique." My only problem was figuring out new, more direct ways to address any "stumbling" issues.
I usually resort to doing something slowly until I've memorized both the actual notes and how to fret them, then start working on the speed aspect.
But, you've given me some new ways to work on things to both practice a bump, or to further diagnose the underlying core of the difficulty.
Thanks a whole heap of sunny, cherry notes! A great big pile of 'em, that's what I owe you!
Take care, & have fun!
Great! I'm glad to have introduced some new practice ideas :)
Thanks so much for the comment and for your support 🙏
All you need is the book called Guitar Lore by a man who dedicated himself to the technical and mechanical mastery of the guitar. His name was Dennis Sandole, who taught many guitar greats,Pat Martino for one.
Perfect timing Jared! I'm learning how to play the melody to Fly Me To The Moon using octaves in the style of Wes Montgomery. I found a resource online with exercises for doing octaves, and your advice is perfect for me on how to approach developing this technique. Thank you!
I have lacked my octive exercise ... and remember the three basic patterns, directly across the neck and then one can work up the neck too.. and so on. I picked up the info by an older gent and had purchased his books... really comprehensive ... he played with big name big band types etc... I think too. He released a guitar sight reading course but it is out of my league at this time... I have hand injuries that (for now) only allow me to practice/play only a few minutes a day .. but the doc is using this time to play without pain as the test to see how my healing is going ... win win but slow (er) ... pb
Super. Happy to help 😊
Thanks for the comment. Hopefully you can enjoy at least those few minutes a day!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery 🙏