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  • @mojoefelix
    @mojoefelix 10 місяців тому +5

    Wow. The information about playing in open position with G and C chord shapes and then using capo to get to different keys is fundamental orientation about bluegrass playing that I really needed!

  • @ShawnBrockMusic
    @ShawnBrockMusic 2 роки тому +260

    I use to put up free flat picking lessons on my channel, and they would get like 100 views, which was a big disappointment, considering I was zooming in, slowing songs down and showing them note by note. Then people started having me demo guitars, and talk about them, and the views shot up. This brought me to the conclusion that people like to collect and trade guitars more than try to learn to play them. Improving ones playing takes hard work, and so many don’t want to put the time in.

    • @colinpadley1897
      @colinpadley1897 2 роки тому +4

      I'm afraid I'm one of them, but really want to get more into the learning/playing.

    • @ShawnBrockMusic
      @ShawnBrockMusic 2 роки тому +23

      @@colinpadley1897 Brother there is nothing wrong with either road you choose; music and the guitar are huge blessings, and as long as you are enjoying it, that is all that matters.

    • @tbonedalb100
      @tbonedalb100 Рік тому +21

      Not me...I could give a shit about what kind of guitar it is...I want to learn to flat pick!!

    • @ShawnBrockMusic
      @ShawnBrockMusic Рік тому

      @@tbonedalb100 Brother I guarantee you will do it with that kind of attitude. Such a desire is missing in a lot of people these days, and I hope you will stay with it and burn it up.

    • @jeffmcdonald7882
      @jeffmcdonald7882 Рік тому +5

      Based on reading your comment I am going to go to your page and check it out. I am an eager learner!

  • @robertshorthill6836
    @robertshorthill6836 2 роки тому +35

    You are a good teacher, my brother. When I was first learning to flat pick a guitar, I listened to early Ramblin' Jack Elliot and Wood Gutherie among others. If I encountered a decent picker, I would ask them to show me what the heck they were doing. Most of the time these folks had heard of the "Village" and the folk scene taking place there. Those of you way too young to know what I'm talking about have missed a rare period of music history. Most of these people from that era are gone now, but the music lives on, if we care.

  • @jstaxcoach
    @jstaxcoach Рік тому +9

    What a gifted, humble, fun teacher you are!!!

  • @leebodean1493
    @leebodean1493 5 місяців тому +2

    Probably the best flat picking lesson I have seen, so far. Well done.

  • @drewcunningham2
    @drewcunningham2 Рік тому +8

    Great lesson - after years of only fingerpicking, I am still quite new to flatpicking and definitely struggling to build any sort of accuracy and speed - this lesson has really helped - Cheers!

  • @Supwisebs
    @Supwisebs Рік тому +2

    Loved that rye smile as you were finishing up your introductory demonstration. Great tutorial, man.

  • @jeffloewi5632
    @jeffloewi5632 Рік тому +4

    I really appreciate the calm energy of your lessons. I would have loved to see a lesson on that intro. Thanks

  • @michaelploucha3409
    @michaelploucha3409 2 роки тому +27

    I like how he says about open chords “We know and love”. It is easy to look down on open chords due to wanting to be an advanced player. But , I realize I do love each and every one because of my love of the guitar.

  • @Nuke_Skywalker
    @Nuke_Skywalker 2 роки тому +9

    man this dude is so cool. he rellay has his heart in it and it shows! great teacher.

  • @fredrivait5058
    @fredrivait5058 4 місяці тому +1

    We appreciate your generosity. Thank you for your effort and your time

  • @shmulik345
    @shmulik345 3 роки тому +11

    Alan please put more lessons - Pure gold!

    • @AcousticGuitarMag
      @AcousticGuitarMag  3 роки тому +4

      We've got a lot more lessons with Alan on our site: acousticguitar.com/?s=alan+barnosky

  • @ahsistermojo
    @ahsistermojo 2 роки тому +15

    OMG why couldn’t I have found this about four years ago. Finally! Thank you, great lesson. I’m looking forward to many more 😀 so I put my money where my mouth is and joined Patreon 👍

    • @AcousticGuitarMag
      @AcousticGuitarMag  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! We look forward to getting to know you over on Patreon (and if you’ve got any flatpicking special requests, send us a message there)

  • @johncostopoulos7741
    @johncostopoulos7741 2 роки тому +9

    you had me on the first 27 seconds!! Great tutorial. Many thanks

  • @conanthedestroyer7123
    @conanthedestroyer7123 2 роки тому +6

    Your guitar sounds awesome!

  • @MaurizioMusic
    @MaurizioMusic 7 місяців тому +1

    nice job my friend - I picked up a few licks - learning never ends! 🙂

  •  Рік тому +1

    You got me! Thanks so much for this engaging way to start Flatpicking!

  • @jonathanfinks8019
    @jonathanfinks8019 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the lesson! That last one is a doozy!

  • @johnmacmillan627
    @johnmacmillan627 Рік тому +2

    Excellent lesson! Thank you. Will follow

  • @oinkooink
    @oinkooink 2 роки тому +8

    I can pick. I just don't know what notes to play. Bluegrass has roughly a zillion notes per minute. I usually run out of ideas after the first 3 or 4 notes. Kind of a problem.

  • @billallen1594
    @billallen1594 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you. Your enthusiasm is infectious 👍🏻

  • @dieselman7453
    @dieselman7453 2 роки тому +4

    Like that guitar bro looks class Cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @magicdaveable
    @magicdaveable 3 роки тому +38

    I flatpick from the nut to the 20th fret on my cutaway acoustic. I flatpick to the 24th fret on my electric solid body. I have been flatpicking for over 50 years. The key is to practice, practice, practice.

    • @jdhaole7650
      @jdhaole7650 2 роки тому +4

      You entirely missed the point

    • @tristanbellows4029
      @tristanbellows4029 2 роки тому +10

      Well my dad was a guitar so.

    • @logofthelex2668
      @logofthelex2668 2 роки тому +1

      That guitar must be huge!

    • @rickturner882
      @rickturner882 2 роки тому

      He puts a capo on the 21st fret. Lol JK Thanks for the advice.

    • @wheninroamful
      @wheninroamful 2 роки тому

      That’s several thousands flatpicked notes a year!!!!! At least. 😅

  • @rosemarylambin7204
    @rosemarylambin7204 3 роки тому +14

    Good lesson! I mostly play finger style, but want to learn some flatpicking, too.

  • @bjm2762
    @bjm2762 2 роки тому +3

    Looks like some fun examples. Can't wait to try them. I presume you play the first example on each of the strings? Great video, cheers

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 2 роки тому +5

      You can do it on each string but not really necessary, the skill transfers pretty easily to the other strings. I think the most important thing is to do it often even if it’s just one string for a short amount of time

  • @vicjohnson5047
    @vicjohnson5047 2 роки тому +4

    That is a sweet sounding guitar.

  • @gromenbanks5954
    @gromenbanks5954 24 дні тому

    I've noticed that you sometimes use economy picking, in some point. Is that correct? Or at first is better use only alternate picking. Thank you.

  • @SkeetShooter515
    @SkeetShooter515 8 місяців тому +1

    I have been playing the guitar for a long time now but I learned most of the songs I listen to. What songs should learn to play on the acoustic guitar?

    • @AcousticGuitarMag
      @AcousticGuitarMag  8 місяців тому

      We have TAB and notation for a lot of songs on our website. New and classic instrumental pieces: acousticguitar.com/category/lessons/songs/instrumentals. Songs to sing and play: acousticguitar.com/category/lessons/songs/sing-and-play

    • @SkeetShooter515
      @SkeetShooter515 8 місяців тому

      @@AcousticGuitarMag I’m not gonna spend money to play your tabs I have ultimate guitar

    • @AcousticGuitarMag
      @AcousticGuitarMag  8 місяців тому +1

      @@SkeetShooter515 OK, enjoy!

  • @daningram3143
    @daningram3143 2 роки тому +2

    Great information brother!!!

  • @paramesvaridasa5167
    @paramesvaridasa5167 Рік тому

    Great lesson thank you very much Hay. What kind of guitar is at your place?

  • @kimalton6556
    @kimalton6556 2 роки тому +1

    You are my new hero. Thank
    You for or this i am
    So psyched to practice!

  • @toddmcmahon3360
    @toddmcmahon3360 Рік тому +1

    Great tutorial.

  • @jandouglas5013
    @jandouglas5013 Рік тому +1

    This may be a moot point, but is there a specific way to hold the pick that is most advantageous?

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 Рік тому

      Hey Jan - the important thing is for your hand to be relaxed and natural. Shake out your hand a bit and your thumb will probably gently rest against your index finger. That’s where the pick goes. That’s all there is to it!

  • @swingmitchellg
    @swingmitchellg 3 роки тому +5

    Wonderful lesson! Thank you!

  • @chrisbaddeley5766
    @chrisbaddeley5766 Рік тому

    Love thre tone of your guitar! What make and model is it please?

  • @myfavorites360
    @myfavorites360 Рік тому +1

    I don''t flat pick, but love your lessons. Keep it up.

  • @MareWakefield
    @MareWakefield 3 місяці тому

    thanks for this. Any vids with tips for improving right hand accuracy? (Hitting the right string ;-) ~thanks

  • @peterabbey1539
    @peterabbey1539 Рік тому

    Apologies if answered previously...Can you tell us about your guitar. Looks and sounds beautiful!

  • @Shortcutguitlssns
    @Shortcutguitlssns Рік тому +1

    What was that capo?

  • @dcorrette
    @dcorrette 4 місяці тому +1

    You are going to fast for me what are the notes of the of the G Run. ?? also example no. 3 too says Judy Corrette

  • @darrylweller6143
    @darrylweller6143 2 роки тому +2

    What kind of guitar is that?

  • @user-nk3qx9ko3w
    @user-nk3qx9ko3w Рік тому

    Great lesson. What is the song in the intro?

  • @trevormckinnon6696
    @trevormckinnon6696 3 місяці тому

    I thought flatpicking required tuning you guitar down to Eb, Ab, D, Gb etc. Is there sharp picking also?

  • @SlowCub
    @SlowCub 3 місяці тому

    What is a good metronome app to use?

  • @scoho2000
    @scoho2000 9 місяців тому

    What is the name of the tune he's playing in the intro? Does he teach it anywhere?

  • @teddyboy252
    @teddyboy252 2 роки тому +2

    Good job

  • @glenryseff9858
    @glenryseff9858 2 роки тому +2

    Great lesson thanks

  • @TheBamaKid1962
    @TheBamaKid1962 2 роки тому

    I could listen to you play for DAYS! So I reckon I'll just get my gitter out and practice!!!

  • @billdedrick1914
    @billdedrick1914 Рік тому

    Great job....nice tone on that Huffman...What strings and gauge used? What flat pick, model and thickness used?

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 Рік тому

      Thanks - I use medium elixirs on that guitar. I was probably using a blue chip TAD 40 or 50 for that video but it’s been a while so not exactly sure!

    • @billdedrick1914
      @billdedrick1914 Рік тому

      @@alanbarnosky5566 Nice, the tone and bottom end remind me of my exceptional 2002 HD28V Martin..

  • @CCTOOLE
    @CCTOOLE Рік тому

    Example two that g run what’s he doing with left hand?

  • @homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754
    @homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you I will give this a try.

  • @ng3845
    @ng3845 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much, I am trying it now :-)

  • @rickharris7786
    @rickharris7786 2 роки тому +2

    Great teacher….. where have you been? 😄🎶

  • @roberthale2268
    @roberthale2268 2 роки тому +1

    Nice. What kind of guitar is that?

  • @marktabscott5803
    @marktabscott5803 Рік тому

    What kind of guitar is that? Very nice!!!!!!

  • @giroudsbrother9450
    @giroudsbrother9450 Рік тому +1

    What guitar is that?!

  • @Melvorgazh
    @Melvorgazh 2 роки тому +1

    Heyo!
    I was wondering if by any chance you knew about videos teaching the rolls and cuts on the guitar?
    I have seen some flute and fiddle video lessons about those ornementations.
    Regards.

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 2 роки тому +1

      I don’t think I’ve heard of rolls and cuts. Love the name of it though

    • @Melvorgazh
      @Melvorgazh 2 роки тому

      @@alanbarnosky5566 Ah!
      Hi sorry for late reply.
      Eh, I’ll get back to you about those ornaments shortly. :)
      I like their names too.
      Those sound cool and smart.

    • @Melvorgazh
      @Melvorgazh 2 роки тому

      @@alanbarnosky5566 Hi Alan,
      This is an introduction to the roll by Shannon Heaton from Boston.
      It’s on the flute but let me seek back for you one on the fiddle which is closer to the guitar as it is a string instrument. I tried to copy/paste the link but strangely it doesn’t work.
      If you search Shannon Heaton ornemantations you’ll find it quickly. :)

    • @Melvorgazh
      @Melvorgazh 2 роки тому

      There is also Hannah Harris titled: The secret to practice Irish rolls.
      I haven’t seen any guitar version sadly.
      I guess it’s like a succession of pull-off’s and hammer-on’s but it’s very confused in my head, especially with the “cuts”.
      Cheers,
      Thomas from Belgium.

  • @dmac5678
    @dmac5678 Рік тому

    is flatpicking the same as alternate picking?

  • @butchd18
    @butchd18 2 роки тому +1

    That's am awesome lesson super flatpicking

  • @colinpadley1897
    @colinpadley1897 2 роки тому

    Great lesson, what's the guitar please?

  • @jandouglas5013
    @jandouglas5013 Рік тому +1

    great lesson, BTW!

  • @BrianGazelle
    @BrianGazelle 4 місяці тому

    Anyone know the name of the first song?

  • @pascaljeanne6520
    @pascaljeanne6520 2 роки тому +3

    helloman , very long time ago i play with a bluegrass band , in france and belgium and switzerland ! they were very good , we play in festivals , with doc and tony lol ! i played bass and the guitarist was so good ! denis queille ! a swiss guy , and henri rosset on the banjo ! i love that music ! cool!

  • @RsqSqr
    @RsqSqr 2 роки тому

    Which guitar are you using?

  • @PartBear
    @PartBear 7 місяців тому

    I’m tuned to 432 also, right on!

  • @monkmonk1144
    @monkmonk1144 Рік тому

    Qual a marca dessa acoustic guitar?

  • @AcousticGuitarMag
    @AcousticGuitarMag  2 роки тому

    Watch our newest flatpicking lesson with Alan: ua-cam.com/video/NT6HFxEpFQA/v-deo.html

  • @robertshorthill6836
    @robertshorthill6836 2 роки тому +1

    If you want to learn flatpicking, get a decent mandolin. Then when you understand that a bit, go to guitar. Pretty soon you will become a decent flatpicker. Aso, study Norman Blake. He is a good old time picker of fiddle and folk tunes that are so obscure it's a shame. But if a person cares, there is a whole universe of great, great tunes waiting to be played at festivals and jams. I hope you find other pickers interested in your finds. Bob in Montana

    • @AcousticGuitarMag
      @AcousticGuitarMag  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Bob. Have you checked this lesson Alan did on Norman Blake's Flatpicking style? acousticguitar.com/how-to-flatpick-like-roots-legend-norman-blake/

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival Рік тому

      Why mandolin?
      I never thought of Norman Blake as obscure.

  • @bswann3469
    @bswann3469 2 роки тому +1

    That guitar has some serious bass

  • @davestambaugh7282
    @davestambaugh7282 2 роки тому

    So if I play first position in the key of D with out a capo then I am still flat picking but not blue grass. Right???

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 2 роки тому +2

      Songs in D can be played open or with capo 2 out of the C shape. Which one to choose often comes down to the song itself, and really your own preference. I’ve got a column with Acoustic Guitar for the tune Old Grimes, played it out D no capo, you can search for it as an example.

    • @davestambaugh7282
      @davestambaugh7282 2 роки тому

      @@alanbarnosky5566 What about when it is not a song at all but a fiddle tune . You know the kind of music that does not tell some story that people used to dance to.

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 2 роки тому

      @@davestambaugh7282 Up to you! Both D shape and C shape (2nd fret) have their advantages. Check out this vid for an example of a fiddle tune in open D ua-cam.com/video/reEzMcp3iTg/v-deo.html

  • @danr5105
    @danr5105 2 роки тому +2

    Hi. I am an older player closing in on my third year on guitar. I want to take music theory at my Community College. I ask if you think it is "worth it". Thanks. Here is a course description. Book in under 20.00. Introduction to fundamentals of music designed to develop basic literacy in music. Includes definitions and notation, rhythm and meter, intervals, scales and transposition, key signatures, triads, chords and harmony, and simple forms.

    • @colethompson306
      @colethompson306 2 роки тому

      I took a music theory class at University my second year of playing and though it was very demanding it’s worth it and will change the way you view the guitar. Keep in mind that everything you do will (probably) be based around the piano so make sure to learn your note names on the guitar so it is easy to translate.

    • @danr5105
      @danr5105 2 роки тому

      @@colethompson306 Hello Cole, thanks for that tip.Naming the notes I am playing is a big push as is with most that has a technical linkage. I am enjoying most videos that start out with something like "hre is your guitar fretboard on keys". Thanks again.

  • @darrylweller6143
    @darrylweller6143 2 роки тому +1

    So good

  • @papszi83
    @papszi83 3 роки тому +2

    hi, what brand is that guitar?
    thanks

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 3 роки тому +8

      Hey Peter - its a custom build from Huffman Guitars in Smithfield NC.

    • @charlespatrick8650
      @charlespatrick8650 3 роки тому

      @@alanbarnosky5566 watching this on a tiny screen on my iphone, and was trying to figure out what model Martin the guitar is, before seeing this comment, and finally seeing that's not the Martin logo on the headstock 😂

    • @steveb9325
      @steveb9325 2 роки тому

      @@alanbarnosky5566 thank you! On my little screen thought maybe Collings. Appreciate the info

  • @StillPointStudio
    @StillPointStudio 3 роки тому +2

    Yeah great lesson!

  • @rosemarylambin7204
    @rosemarylambin7204 3 роки тому

    Which issue of AG is this in.

  • @Joe-m6p6b
    @Joe-m6p6b 3 місяці тому

    Good basics.

  • @f69tele
    @f69tele 2 роки тому

    What gauge pick do you use?

  • @davepearce2070
    @davepearce2070 2 роки тому +1

    Which metronome app do you suggest?
    There are a lot of them!

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 2 роки тому +3

      I like Pro Metronome! There’s a built in timer, and also a lot of options for subdivisions and also long clicks (like a click only every 4 measures). I’m sure there’s a lot of other good ones out there too

  • @danadardenful
    @danadardenful 2 роки тому +1

    What kind of capo do you use?

  • @IllinoisWildlifeEncounters
    @IllinoisWildlifeEncounters 2 роки тому

    New fan here! Thanks for putting this out there.....

  • @AcousticGuitarMag
    @AcousticGuitarMag  2 роки тому +1

    Follow along with the TAB/notation here: acousticguitar.com/learn-the-fundamentals-of-flatpicking-on-guitar/

  • @joshuabrown2248
    @joshuabrown2248 10 місяців тому

    Thanks bro

  • @vincentlussier8264
    @vincentlussier8264 2 роки тому

    Wow! That's so like Molly Tuttle!

  • @corky1548
    @corky1548 3 роки тому +1

    Cool dude 😎

  • @cburns3256
    @cburns3256 3 роки тому +3

    Simple, yet complicated.

  • @thrimnak1
    @thrimnak1 10 місяців тому

    What is that nice guitar you’re playing on ?

  • @dakotahstr
    @dakotahstr Рік тому +1

    I wish i could do that

  • @rdekemper
    @rdekemper 2 роки тому

    More!

  • @Rowen170
    @Rowen170 2 роки тому +3

    Wish you would have taught what you played at the beginning on video.

    • @alanbarnosky5566
      @alanbarnosky5566 2 роки тому

      Ha thanks! That was actually just a bit of noodling to kick of the video. It ends with one of licks I show later on

  • @businessleo
    @businessleo 2 роки тому

    Im confused
    Where are the examples?

    • @AcousticGuitarMag
      @AcousticGuitarMag  2 роки тому

      You can read the TAB/notation for this lesson our on website: acousticguitar.com/learn-the-fundamentals-of-flatpicking-on-guitar/

  • @manbat1011
    @manbat1011 2 роки тому

    7:35

  • @paulmitchell5349
    @paulmitchell5349 2 роки тому

    Why ''flat'' picking? What is flat ?

  • @graycrom
    @graycrom 2 роки тому +1

    OH MY GOD , I've played for nigh on 40 years and this is messing with my mind. The notes are easy the speed is easy, the pick...ARRGGH. That first one I can just down pick the g a d b and hammer on the rest. my brain just won't do the up pick on the b flat and d

  • @priestmorrison6564
    @priestmorrison6564 2 роки тому

    Boy,
    *you MOVIN like my Math Teacher...WHEW!?

  • @cotyreed047360
    @cotyreed047360 2 роки тому

    Need more time on 3rd example!

  • @lancebarbarino8178
    @lancebarbarino8178 3 роки тому +3

    That's some bluegrass picking son.

  • @resolute7627
    @resolute7627 5 місяців тому +1

    your 3rd is a tad flat. it's killin me. lol

  • @patrickbush9526
    @patrickbush9526 2 роки тому

    You forgot his named after Lester Flatt

  • @relevantusername88
    @relevantusername88 2 роки тому +4

    Man, why even fight that insane beard you can undoubtedly grow. Set that thing free!

  • @dead-river
    @dead-river 2 роки тому

    It looks very difficult