If you're looking for more help with guitar, I have a whole playlist of all the basics, free on UA-cam: ua-cam.com/play/PLCokMw1vYIAiOXKt0iWIYhmlX_E8X_aCx.html
Some teachers don't teach exercises and that makes it difficult to learn . They expect u to play just by watching them play... these exercises u have shown are great and i believe it will help every beginner change chords faster....
Hey James, I just wanted to give you a big THANK YOU for the "lap slap" technique. I'm 65 years old and have been learning guitar from your You Tube channel for about 18 months and just now found this video. I'm at the point where I know many chord shapes and can finger them without looking at a diagram but my switches were painfully slow and I just wasn't getting any faster at them. I've been doing these exercises for about 2 weeks and the results are dramatic. Don't get me wrong , I'm still slow but I definitely see much faster switches. Thanks again!!
James, Not the first time I have said this but it bears repeating. You have a terrific style of teaching: patient, clear and encouraging. Thank you so much.
My 5 year old son came in the guitar room and started slapping my lap also. “daddy, what are you doing?" He said and joined in the slapping. lol. Thanks for giving me a great moment with my son in addition to leaning guitar.
Guys i have watched all videos for learning it doesn't help me at all and now i ma thinking of learning it from a guitarist or can someone suggest me something plz
yeah i always keep practicing everyday and i noticed that i can already switch a chord easily you're right. there is no secret to be good.😊 btw i started 10 months ago so im really proud of it hehe
@@hoangduong4981 Practice from C to F or any chords to F very slowy. You need to position each finger before you press the string do it slowly and do it right because you need to establish that core memory.
Playing for almost a year and still my chord switching wasn't that fluid so the last strum before the chord change ends up getting sound muted and it's fucking irritating that it's almost a year and I can't execute that properly😡. Its frustrating.
I started playing guitar a month ago, i was struggling with chord switch and this was the most helpful video ever. After watching this i was able to switch between g major and c major. Thank u soo much
I don’t know if you will see my comment, i even tried to find you on instagram only to say a really thank you! It was very helpful and good way to switch chords while playing!!! It was my problem and now it solved because of you!!
Thank you...it's not like I don't practise...but I need that organized clarity while practicing...without it...it feels a little overwhelming and tiring.... This suggestion video helped me put my practice sessions in a more productive time....😊👍👍
I like this video it makes sense. Reading the comments below seems not very working but I think the method is good, it's just up to us, how seriously we do it.
if you use your pinky for A in Asus2, then the transition would be a lot quicker and smoother. in addition, playing E and A for Asus2 using pinky and ring fingers allows you to bar it as well. not sure if this alternate fingering is considered advanced or not, but i think it'd be a lot more productive to transition using pinky because you're knocking two birds with one stone
Good Guitarist. This was an amazing video. I’ve been struggling between G to D or C. I’m gonna try this tech out and see how it works and let you know. Thanks
Your teaching is very useful. I have one doubt while practising chord shifting shall I look the fret board or from the beginning itself should I train myself without looking the fret board which is the correct method pls guide me Thank you brother
Thanks for the switching technique. It's a good lesson to learn with. I need to switch between G chord and C chord ... Can you tell me a thumb rule for that ... !!!?
Hi my d chord sounds so low when I play it, and there is this device connected to my guitar it tells me if the tuning is correct. And according to the device, it is. What’s wrong with my d chord?
I’m being dead ass rn I have been playing guitar for 2 months about and I keep missing the chord changes by like 1 string or I would be to high on the fret and I never knew why I did that chord exercise where you slap your lap and I swear to god it fixed it so fast take this exercise serious if your struggling with changes
Update I’m 4 months in chord changes are getting better I stopped doing the drill but it helped me for like a month I can change chords pretty easily now but only specific ones don’t give up guys!
Yeah, it's such a small thing but totally changes the sound. I have quite a few little tricks like that that will boost your playing. Thanks for tuning in!
If you're looking for more help with guitar, I have a whole playlist of all the basics, free on UA-cam: ua-cam.com/play/PLCokMw1vYIAiOXKt0iWIYhmlX_E8X_aCx.html
I'm trying to switch between an altered version of d major 7 straight to F# minor 9 to play a chon song called sleepy tea and it's a pain so far lol
Some teachers don't teach exercises and that makes it difficult to learn . They expect u to play just by watching them play... these exercises u have shown are great and i believe it will help every beginner change chords faster....
Hey James, I just wanted to give you a big THANK YOU
for the "lap slap" technique. I'm 65 years old and have been learning guitar from your You Tube channel for about 18 months and just now found this video. I'm at the point where I know many chord shapes and can finger them without looking at a diagram but my switches were painfully slow and I just wasn't getting any faster at them. I've been doing these exercises for about 2 weeks and the results are dramatic. Don't get me wrong , I'm still slow but I definitely see much faster switches. Thanks again!!
James,
Not the first time I have said this but it bears repeating. You have a terrific style of teaching: patient, clear and encouraging. Thank you so much.
My 5 year old son came in the guitar room and started slapping my lap also. “daddy, what are you doing?" He said and joined in the slapping. lol. Thanks for giving me a great moment with my son in addition to leaning guitar.
That’s sweet 🙂
"daddy, what are you doing?"( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) looks suspicious lmao
@@nuk3fishydude902 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)lmao🤣🤣🤣
aww so wholesome 🥺
Lol great comment
Dude, I wish I could express how helpful this was. So clear and concise and you have a nice, calming voice.
This works!!!! 200 slaps later I can finally do A minor and C chords without looking!!! 😊😊
And got your laps red
Great Nigga.
@@sentinel4636 bro what?
@@cloudywood4197 sis what ?
@@sentinel4636 you know what-nevermind lmao
The chord + slap + chord method was truly amazing. Thank you! Such a simple little exercise but it works wonders! Great stuff as always!
Yup! And without the strum, I can practice in silence at night.
I can switch chords fast to go along with a song but there's like, gaps of silence between them
Same here
u can add fillers between them, like a simple U-D, OR an U-chuck
Same
Guys i have watched all videos for learning it doesn't help me at all and now i ma thinking of learning it from a guitarist or can someone suggest me something plz
@Santosh mahapatra thanks 😊
What I wanted: Fast Chord-Switch
What I got: A good Exercise and a red Lap
hahahaha
Lol 😂
Omg you are hilarious 😂😂
🤣🤘
Slapping harder doesn't make chord switch faster.... :D
I want to switch between four chords in less than 1.5 seconds
0 to 60 in 1.5!
Try it with a crazily paced metronome or increase the speed until it is crazily paced.
@@TheNinnyfee metronome ?
no problem make a chord and move it up the fret board you will make abcdefg
@@farfalles2665 yh. You can download from playstore
Just started leaning to play about a month ago and this so far was hands down the the most helpful video ive seen so far, thank you good sir 😁🎸 🎶
I strummed my lap wtf
😂 Lol and slap the guitar.. And it's gonna be angry on you
😂😂
Ralph Dimunyo ok that’s funny
(*≧▽≦)
mugi
8:35 damn.. Thats me
Har3drewX Kait me too
And here i am.. 🙋🏻♂️
Thats also me lmao
Mee too fr😂
Same here. And I have my first beginners recital Sunday 🤦🏾♀️!
omg the slapping method actually worked, THANK YOU
yesss, i can switch to 3 chords a little smoothly now
Thank you. Of all the chord exercise videos on UA-cam, this one has helped the most. It’s really made a difference
There is no secret. Just practice practice practice . Change between the chords for 100 time .
There's a lot of mental block involved, especially for strongly right-handed people.
yeah i always keep practicing everyday and i noticed that i can already switch a chord easily you're right. there is no secret to be good.😊 btw i started 10 months ago so im really proud of it hehe
i spent months and months trying to switch between F barred chords and still not able to switch smoothly
@@hoangduong4981 Practice from C to F or any chords to F very slowy. You need to position each finger before you press the string do it slowly and do it right because you need to establish that core memory.
@@hoangduong4981 my friend took 1 years to master the barre chords lol
Playing for almost a year and still my chord switching wasn't that fluid so the last strum before the chord change ends up getting sound muted and it's fucking irritating that it's almost a year and I can't execute that properly😡. Its frustrating.
I started playing guitar a month ago, i was struggling with chord switch and this was the most helpful video ever. After watching this i was able to switch between g major and c major. Thank u soo much
One of the best guitar teachers of all time. Will be doing these exercises to my guitar warm-up everyday 🎸🎶
Rock on!
Wanted to thank you for taking the time to do this 🙏
I've watched a lot of videos on this topic but yours is outstanding! Thank you very much!
One of the best explanation for chord switch thanks.
your voice is so soothing and i love these tips! thank you
Was working on chord switching and the counting method is INCREDIBLE!! Got so much better just within an hour of continuous use!
Glad it helped! That's exactly what I love to hear!
im not a beginner but ive been struggling with changing from barre chord to barre chord and this has helped so muchh, thank you!!
A very creative idea with the lap distraction as a memory trainer. I will give it a go. C to F or G is always messy though.
I agree. Been working on F to G today. That’s a pain.
I just started learning guitar yesterday, and im really struglling with changing from G to C. Hopefully this'll help:)
Memorize
Knowing the cord shape
Are really great tips🎉
I don’t know if you will see my comment, i even tried to find you on instagram only to say a really thank you! It was very helpful and good way to switch chords while playing!!! It was my problem and now it solved because of you!!
You're welcome!
Thank you...it's not like I don't practise...but I need that organized clarity while practicing...without it...it feels a little overwhelming and tiring....
This suggestion video helped me put my practice sessions in a more productive time....😊👍👍
First exercise - 3:28
Second - 4:21
Third - 5:45
great lesson.....love the simplicity and immediate results
I am from India sir....sir you are the only one..who understand this proparly....love you my sir......
The slap the lap technique is superior 💯
This was great! Thank you providing this video! Learning the guitar has been a challenge, but this video has helped to make things a bit easier.
I like this video it makes sense. Reading the comments below seems not very working but I think the method is good, it's just up to us, how seriously we do it.
thank you!! your videos are simply great. instructive, and clear and awesome. a great help on my guitat journey
Best teacher on you tube thank you James
Thanks very much for this superbly simple exercise. I’m a total beginner and can handle this!
Finally a guy showed what i really wanted and needed!! Thank you 😊 ♥
I kept on slapping my lap and forgot to strum
Lol😂😂
🤣
Practiced for two days and I finally switch fast enough
I will definitely do this tonight!
2 days into this exercise and my Lap just ran away from me. My fingers are the next.
Thank you so much
I like the way you teach much respect to you 🙏
Brilliantly simple.
Slap-o-lap method!
if you use your pinky for A in Asus2, then the transition would be a lot quicker and smoother. in addition, playing E and A for Asus2 using pinky and ring fingers allows you to bar it as well. not sure if this alternate fingering is considered advanced or not, but i think it'd be a lot more productive to transition using pinky because you're knocking two birds with one stone
Dude, I love the lap slap technique hahaha
Thanks for the tips!
you have no idea how much this just helped me!!!! THANK YOU!!!
Glad I could help!
I wish to see it a year ago, when I had some difficulties with chord-switching... it's cool anyway, thanks for your job!
Yeah, totally, this is stuff I wish I knew when I was starting, too. haha. Enjoy! - James
@@Good_Guitarist lol I'm lucky I'm learning it at right time. Thanks for for your tutorial. Love from India
Good Guitarist. This was an amazing video. I’ve been struggling between G to D or C. I’m gonna try this tech out and see how it works and let you know. Thanks
THANKS A LOT SOOOOOOOOO MUCH
Thanks, Sir
Your teaching is very useful. I have one doubt while practising chord shifting shall I look the fret board or from the beginning itself should I train myself without looking the fret board which is the correct method pls guide me Thank you brother
boy, you're awsome. Very clearly explained but at a good pace. Thank you !
Well explained, thanks for the video it helps,
Patience and practice are the key 🤝
Thank you for your valuable advice
You're most welcome
Thank you❤
You're welcome 😊
Your an anazing teacher brother
Thanks!
Amazing tutorial, thank you so much for this, it really helped me out a lot, keep it up
Many thanks, wish I come across this earlier, very helpful video.
Really good lesson. Very helpful advice. Thanks.
Thanks for the switching technique.
It's a good lesson to learn with.
I need to switch between G chord and C chord ... Can you tell me a thumb rule for that ... !!!?
Kamalkant Moharana any progress after 4 months ??
Thank you man.
Have really been wanting to become a great guitarist but I find it difficult to change the strumming pattern, what can I do?
Your the best , thankyou.
Im going to make it .
Thank you Sir. Superb
Thanks!!!
You bet!
Excellent ! 👍👍👍👍👍
Loved this, will give it a try.
Thank you. This is so helpful!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
It is very very helpful ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the tutorial Good Guitarist
Agreed! ‘‘Twas great 👍
Very good thanks.
Excellent !
Very helpful. Thanks.
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This is great man!! You are doing great work !
Thank you
Thank you... I tried it and it has been helping a lot
Sameee
Thanks bro ,very helpful to learn my new guitar
Clever and cognitive, thanks.
Thank you very much
Won’t lie “so you can just grab it out of thin air” caught me off guard I was dying 🤣
I was like... E.... A sports its in the game
Hi my d chord sounds so low when I play it, and there is this device connected to my guitar it tells me if the tuning is correct. And according to the device, it is. What’s wrong with my d chord?
I’m being dead ass rn I have been playing guitar for 2 months about and I keep missing the chord changes by like 1 string or I would be to high on the fret and I never knew why I did that chord exercise where you slap your lap and I swear to god it fixed it so fast take this exercise serious if your struggling with changes
Update I’m 4 months in chord changes are getting better I stopped doing the drill but it helped me for like a month I can change chords pretty easily now but only specific ones don’t give up guys!
@@xwolfspackx nice to hear your journey ☺️
Thank you for the advice and sharing it!
My pleasure!
Excellent video!
This was such a good help.
Great information!! For us beginners! Thanks
Hello John, these are things I wish I knew when I was starting! :)
these are great exercises!
Glad you like them!
Thank you this is helping change
Ing chores faster noe
Great lesson! Thank you from austin texas
Ima try this tommotrow, as soon as I heard about the slap tip I could already tell it would be useful
Yeah, it's such a small thing but totally changes the sound. I have quite a few little tricks like that that will boost your playing. Thanks for tuning in!
Very good tips! Thank you very much for the video.
Thank you so much for this 💗 💖
Thanks alot