Amazing! I literally am writing an ambient style song right now out of nowhere, simply based on what you showed in this video. Amazing how in music the most beautiful things are often the most simple too. My creativity has just opened a gateway, thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am a rock musician (and at heart a jazz head...) who is making the transition to writing for a potential television series that is in the vein of 'Top Gear' but more than just cars...This music is beautiful and has always been a complete mystery to me. You have really opened my eyes and ears. I believe that really good music is not only heard, but felt. There has been some atmospheric music that has moved me to tears because it was so expressive and beautiful... Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have used this almost every communion at church for some subtle ambient background music. You can also play the open D string with this and it adds some fullness.
The lesson was, in my opinion, very useful to the beginning guitar player wanting to play and not realizing how darn easy it is to start playing something beautiful and yet quite simple. Guys I have been learning so much more in extreme depth on Antoine's Master Class online courses. I am sharing that information to you without being asked to because if you want to really excel and become just as good as Antoine, the ambient guitar academy Master Class will get you there I swear it. It won't be long and I will be sharing my creations on UA-cam as well. You're welcome! :D
This really is a useful video... different instrumentation can make these simple ideas more interesting & adding in other notes to the chords can then stretch it into new places.
I think this is the best "starter" lesson I watched on the topic of Ambient guitar. You know why? Because everyone can use these basic ideas to make an epic piece, without any problems or digging deep in channels and tutorials. The drone can be made by a synth, and a couple of string instruments play those two-note chords, and with a bit of creativity, even a beginner musician can make great pieces. Although I knew all you said in this video, I spent time on watching it, and I'll share the video with people who ask me "how to get started with making ambient music". Great Job!
"so, the only thing you have to do is to put back your drone sound, put a lot of reverb on, and just play with those chords randomly all over the place, like this..." My man, this is the guitar lesson that I can do for sure, thanks.
You forgot the shimmer! Lol! So overused, but beautiful in occasional context. As always, Antoine, a thoughtful and helpful video. One thing I think about when playing ambient for the public (and not for other ambient musicians) is that the average listener doesn’t know what sounds and approaches are ordinary or overdone. They just hear it as beautiful. A common comment I get as an ambient street musician is that listeners tell me they can’t believe a guitar is making all of these beautiful sounds. So if we look at what you say in the context of comparing one’s playing with other ambient players on UA-cam, you’re dead-on correct! 👏🏻 But consider the people who your music reaches outside of this community. They hear it as meditative, regardless of the approach. Myself, I find my ears need more non-diatonic harmony floating around and a melody that recurs against ever-shifting chords. We have to keep ourselves entertained too! ✌🏻
Such a great lesson Antoine, at the moment I continue practicing the lessons of the Academy, it is easy to stay stuck in the same notes and in the same movements or chords, little by little I am releasing my hands and overcoming the anxiety of wanting to learn quickly. Thank you so much for everything !!!! Daniel Vega
@Antoine Michaud that makes a lot of sense. Thanks, and I appreciate your videos. The El Capistan and the Dig are very cool. I see why you like them. (Maybe that was in another video?)
This is so great for church. Can you please make a tutorial for a simple chord progression like D A Bm G, and how to use the ambient guitar chord? thank you
You could learn something like that in the free course I'm offering on my website, and also download the chord charts and exercises! It's here: www.ambientguitaracademy.com/ambient-guitar-chord-structures
Dude, aside from this being great instruction.... that's a nice guitar! Glad to see it in the hands of someone who is actually doing things with it, and cool things at that!!!
Really timely lesson for me. I have spent years on learning the technical aspects of playing, learning songs, and more recently messing with pedals, but just today, literally as I was on my cool down after a morning training ride, a few minutes before the notification on this video, I decided my next priority would be to look for lessons on ambient playing and chords, looking to actually composing some pieces and recording them. When I noodle, I always wind up playing ambient style music. I'll sign up for the Masterclass just as soon as I finish paying out the last pedal I have on lay-by, damn Erupter fuzz. Starting on the free stuff today. Thanks Antoine. :)
@@AntoineMichaudGuitar - Hey Mr. A.M.‼ I’m an old man trying to live a childhood dream of learning how to play guitar , even if it’s just a little strumming (lol ) , I was trying…BUT…just my luck, l was interrupted in my“teen years”, fresh out of high school by a “Crazy Asian War “ called Vietnam ‼Sooo , here I am , 50+ years later wanting to give it another try ‼ But I ran across this channel and found out my “squeaky noise “ , can lead me to something that sounds ok if done with the instructions of someone like you. I love trying this type music… and it’s great for an old man like me‼ Sooo…I claim “YOU” as my favorite‼ Keep up the great music and your tutorials-- Richard
Bravo Antoine - simple et efficace. Je pense que c'était une vidéo parfaite pour commencer avec le genre :) En effet, on a entendu cette progression des milliers de fois, mais ça fonctionne tellement bien ... Merci!
►► Enroll in my Free Mini-Course on Ambient Guitar Chord Structures: 🎁 → www.ambientguitaracademy.com/ambient-guitar-chord-structures
Hi, very nice but your course is priced very aggressively. What is the success rate percentage for people completing the course? Regards
Ambient cheat code unlocked 😂 good tutorial. 👌🏻
Even though its overused, everyone still loves it😂
Man.. GSP is into guitars as well.. What a legend
Amazing! I literally am writing an ambient style song right now out of nowhere, simply based on what you showed in this video. Amazing how in music the most beautiful things are often the most simple too. My creativity has just opened a gateway, thank you!
So cool! Have fun :-)
Stoked for you bro! Hard to beat that feeling of your music being unlocked from within 🤘
@@vincentjackson3472 For sure!
amazinnggg video! first time playing an electric and the first video i watched-i’m thoroughly impressed. thank u!
Nice!
My contemporary church plays them all the time. Good explanation. I used more delay, I can see where reverb has a different vibe.
These ambient chords drive tears into my eyes so beautiful!
A good motivation to start with simple hybrid picking, too.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am a rock musician (and at heart a jazz head...) who is making the transition to writing for a potential television series that is in the vein of 'Top Gear' but more than just cars...This music is beautiful and has always been a complete mystery to me. You have really opened my eyes and ears.
I believe that really good music is not only heard, but felt. There has been some atmospheric music that has moved me to tears because it was so expressive and beautiful...
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thanks man. I'm just getting into playing ambient guitar so that was really useful.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have used this almost every communion at church for some subtle ambient background music. You can also play the open D string with this and it adds some fullness.
The lesson was, in my opinion, very useful to the beginning guitar player wanting to play and not realizing how darn easy it is to start playing something beautiful and yet quite simple. Guys I have been learning so much more in extreme depth on Antoine's Master Class online courses. I am sharing that information to you without being asked to because if you want to really excel and become just as good as Antoine, the ambient guitar academy Master Class will get you there I swear it. It won't be long and I will be sharing my creations on UA-cam as well. You're welcome! :D
That's awesome Jeffrey, glad you're liking the masterclass so far! Can't wait to hear your songs :-)
I love your channel the most! Ambient and post rock always go together.
Thanks Antoine, I’m getting into ambient guitar and as a beginner this video is informative. Cheers!
Welcome to my channel, my friend!
This really is a useful video... different instrumentation can make these simple ideas more interesting & adding in other notes to the chords can then stretch it into new places.
This is great. I've felt limited lately. I now feel inspired.
VERY wonderful tutorial, Antoine! Thank you so much for this well thought, but simple video! Cheers!
Finally a chanel Who show averthing about these chords so helpfull
Maybe overused but as somone new to ambient I found this very useful. Thanks Antoine. Liked
This is super useful! I had no idea what notes to play to create an ambient feeling, so I feel like I've unlocked a new skill in a game :)
Gustavo - composer of " The Last Of Us 1-2 games", use this in his music, a lot.
Hey man , I am a guitarist .I must tell you I ''ve learnt somethinag from your lesson...you are great
I think this is the best "starter" lesson I watched on the topic of Ambient guitar. You know why? Because everyone can use these basic ideas to make an epic piece, without any problems or digging deep in channels and tutorials. The drone can be made by a synth, and a couple of string instruments play those two-note chords, and with a bit of creativity, even a beginner musician can make great pieces.
Although I knew all you said in this video, I spent time on watching it, and I'll share the video with people who ask me "how to get started with making ambient music".
Great Job!
Thanks brother :-)
Ahhh, the looper to make infinite drone. Enjoy your coffee and morning!
meanwhile in the related video section "best post-rock songs of 2020" :)
awesome lesson!
This channel is going to blow up. Trust me
Nice, basically somewhat like dadgad the drony D keeps the vibe
Loved the lesson. More tools for the trade.
this video is a gamechanger, many thx!!!!!!!
You inspired me straight away to record some basic groves, thanks again
"so, the only thing you have to do is to put back your drone sound, put a lot of reverb on, and just play with those chords randomly all over the place, like this..." My man, this is the guitar lesson that I can do for sure, thanks.
Gave me chills at the end sounds so beautiful 🥲🥲❤
You forgot the shimmer! Lol! So overused, but beautiful in occasional context. As always, Antoine, a thoughtful and helpful video.
One thing I think about when playing ambient for the public (and not for other ambient musicians) is that the average listener doesn’t know what sounds and approaches are ordinary or overdone. They just hear it as beautiful. A common comment I get as an ambient street musician is that listeners tell me they can’t believe a guitar is making all of these beautiful sounds. So if we look at what you say in the context of comparing one’s playing with other ambient players on UA-cam, you’re dead-on correct! 👏🏻 But consider the people who your music reaches outside of this community. They hear it as meditative, regardless of the approach.
Myself, I find my ears need more non-diatonic harmony floating around and a melody that recurs against ever-shifting chords. We have to keep ourselves entertained too! ✌🏻
Great reflection! I agree with this. Something overused will always be new for someone in the world, at any time. We should keep that in mind also!
and some super verb'd out high tremolo picking
very interesting lesson! the way you alternate index and major fingers on E string along progression is a great tip! thanks!
Such a great lesson Antoine, at the moment I continue practicing the lessons of the Academy, it is easy to stay stuck in the same notes and in the same movements or chords, little by little I am releasing my hands and overcoming the anxiety of wanting to learn quickly.
Thank you so much for everything !!!!
Daniel Vega
My first video of yours and immediate subscription earned - looking forward to seeing your whole catalog!
Welcome aboard, Tim!
Now I now what I can do in my side project experimental band. Thank u and Subbed!!!
Awesome! Have fun :-)
This is very useful for worship guitarist specially on contemporary Christian music. This is a must learn technique.
Fantastic video. I learnt a life worth of lesson! Thank you! 🙏
I love that smooth sound..
He always says "hey my friend", but I bet he has more than one friend.
No, it's because most people are watching it alone, so I think it sounds more personal than saying "hey guys"!
@Antoine Michaud that makes a lot of sense. Thanks, and I appreciate your videos. The El Capistan and the Dig are very cool. I see why you like them. (Maybe that was in another video?)
I'm definitely gonna try this!
Cool riffs, thx man for sharing!
This is so great for church. Can you please make a tutorial for a simple chord progression like D A Bm G, and how to use the ambient guitar chord? thank you
You could learn something like that in the free course I'm offering on my website, and also download the chord charts and exercises! It's here: www.ambientguitaracademy.com/ambient-guitar-chord-structures
He literally plays those chords in this video.
Great lesson, bro. Love your work.
Seriously thanks man, these music theory basics are groundbreaking to noobs like me!
One of the best not only guitar lessons, but youtube tutorials i've ever seen
Thanks a lot ♥
Thank you. I've been playing since 1981 and have learned something new.
Dude, aside from this being great instruction.... that's a nice guitar! Glad to see it in the hands of someone who is actually doing things with it, and cool things at that!!!
Really timely lesson for me. I have spent years on learning the technical aspects of playing, learning songs, and more recently messing with pedals, but just today, literally as I was on my cool down after a morning training ride, a few minutes before the notification on this video, I decided my next priority would be to look for lessons on ambient playing and chords, looking to actually composing some pieces and recording them. When I noodle, I always wind up playing ambient style music. I'll sign up for the Masterclass just as soon as I finish paying out the last pedal I have on lay-by, damn Erupter fuzz. Starting on the free stuff today.
Thanks Antoine. :)
Awesome!
Love your channel! Been watching a lot regarding reverbs. Subscribed today. Thanks!
Hi Antoine...Could you mention some ambient guitar players?
Great content.KEEP IT UP.
On UA-cam my favorites are: Chords of Orion, Perry Frank, Andy Othling, Mikhail Medvedev
@@AntoineMichaudGuitar - Hey Mr. A.M.‼
I’m an old man trying to live a childhood dream of learning how to play guitar , even if it’s just a little strumming (lol ) , I was trying…BUT…just my luck, l was interrupted in my“teen years”, fresh out of high school by a “Crazy Asian War “ called Vietnam ‼Sooo , here I am , 50+ years later wanting to give it another try ‼
But I ran across this channel and found out my “squeaky noise “ , can lead me to something that sounds ok if done with the instructions of someone like you.
I love trying this type music… and it’s great for an old man like me‼
Sooo…I claim “YOU” as my favorite‼
Keep up the great music and your tutorials-- Richard
Oh “-“I have “rang de bell” & subscribed”‼‼‼‼
Thank you!! Learned at first sight :D
Thanks!
You are a very good instructor..thanks
amazing bro!!
Depends on how you play it and what else you layer on top like bass, drums, strings etc. I loved it Antoine. Keep up the good work! Subscribed
Great lesson. Very helpful!
Thank you!
love your content, gretings from Indonesian
So useful! Thank you very much.
My pleasure :-)
Great video and playing! Thanks! Cheers!
Really excellent Vid! Thanks
Thank you so much
This is so helpful
Fantastic, Thank You very much.
Such a great approach. I love your channel.
Love to have you around too!
Simple but really helpful. Thanks 😊
amazing lesson
Love it. Thanks for the tips
Man I love your channel. That guitar is awesome! I love how you say Everyone uses. Hahaha. Ive been at it Antoine! I hope you see my latest.
Cool chords and awesome sound effects....!
Love your channel man!!!
very educational
Good lesson! thanks!
Great video.
Merci beaucoup!
More videos like this one, please Antoine!✨
Such a great video your a great teacher as well on my way to hit the notification bell
Good stuff young man
Thank you so much, very useful 😊
This is a great starter lesson. I don't mind playing some overplayed stuff. I'm not that good on my own. hahah!
Great lesson
can you please show chord progression pictures during lesson. i really enjoy your lessons. and thank you for sharing
You are awesome..thanks 👍🏽
Thank you so much 😊👍
Exactly what I was looking for ! I need more of this !
I take note :-)
Bravo Antoine - simple et efficace.
Je pense que c'était une vidéo parfaite pour commencer avec le genre :)
En effet, on a entendu cette progression des milliers de fois, mais ça fonctionne tellement bien ...
Merci!
It will add an extra layer of sound if you ad a polyphonic octave pedal on like the Hotone Octa
Honestly? More people need to learn where their thirds and diatonic chords are. This is a fun way to do it.
Very helpful.
So, that's how you do it!
Very clever guy it all makes sence
Thank you
One of your best lessons Antoine! Thank you mate! 🍻🍻
I❤that music very mutch
5:58 sounds like the building blocks of a song belonging on one of The XX's albums
thank you bro!
Keys,scales,modes, chords and things like that, doesn't matter. I don't even tune my guitar very much. I just run A LOT of efx. 🤫
But then you end up with just a bunch of random noise with no harmonic relationship between the elements with the music piece.
@@rookmaster7502 I mean, thats a totally valid way to go about making music. There is more to music than just harmony.
I wish I saw this when I try imitating Explosions in the Sky in high school lol
LOL
Great video 😉👍
Thank you!!!
You help so much man. All I need now is the big sky. Or something like it. My Gt1 is best I have for now. Thank you again buddy.