Playing Mechanics | 01: Basics - Holding a Pick, Strumming, More
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Scott, your that tip to use your pick "as if playing through the string and stopping on the string below" has made a huge difference for me. Today, I traded in my 0.46mm learner pick for a 0.60mm and altered my grip slightly (as you indicated), the new sound and precision it's given has re-inspired my journey ..... thanks
Mike Halliday
2022-08-29 14:29:25 +0000 UTCYes. This was one of my earliest Patreon videos. I'm glad you got a lot out of it
Scott Paul Johnson
2022-01-19 14:03:41 +0000 UTCIt is clear that you had a hard time with your cameras and angles, but I found this video very helpful. I easily tend to experience pain because of tension and bad gestures while practicing, so I found a lot of useful info here. Thanks a lot!
jose ríos giráldez
2022-01-19 12:49:28 +0000 UTCThanks for waiting - I'm planning to do some lessons that help with how to strum using counts and measures and all that.
Scott Paul Johnson
2021-01-01 21:26:24 +0000 UTCIs there a name of a guitar strum like counts, or measure... Hmmmm I don't know if this question would make sense but...hmmm like technics of strums... Hehe... I hope you would understand... So thanks for this patreon... I am so greatful....😊😊
pat bai
2020-12-24 12:12:28 +0000 UTCThank Scott , that wasn’t bad. Was really needing those plectrum tips . I don’t use one because I just don’t think I can play well at all with one . Have you covered tips on picking single notes yet ? I always hit the wrong strings when using a Pick.
Emma.T
2020-11-20 23:11:45 +0000 UTCHi Scott , do you have any thought on getting your fingers to work more independently ? I definitely notice my pinky finger has a mind of its own when I am trying to do scales
Paul weiler
2020-06-24 07:52:29 +0000 UTCWeird. Good to know though... I wonder if other people are having the same issue with the app
Scott Paul Johnson
2020-05-29 03:49:19 +0000 UTCAh. So the patreon app on my phone, clicking the video will automatically send me to the vimeo video on the vimeo website. But on my browser, clicking the video it tries to play the video rather than redirecting me to vimeo so it's probably saying that because its the embedded video trying to play on the patreon website?
Kevin Vu
2020-05-29 03:29:53 +0000 UTCHi Kevin. I looked into it and I’m confused. Maybe try a different browser?
Scott Paul Johnson
2020-05-29 03:28:39 +0000 UTCPretty much a majority of the videos unless you have a vimeo link which those videos would work since it redirects me. Maybe it doesn't recognize me as a patron yet, or the payment hasn't gone through? Idk.
Kevin Vu
2020-05-29 02:35:34 +0000 UTCWhich one(s) did that for you? I’ll investigate
Scott Paul Johnson
2020-05-29 02:22:27 +0000 UTCHmmm
Scott Paul Johnson
2020-05-29 02:21:49 +0000 UTCWhat does it mean when the video says, "Sorry Because of its privacy settings, this video cannot be played here." ?
Kevin Vu
2020-05-29 01:26:55 +0000 UTCTHANK YOU!!!! As someone who just picked up a guitar for 20 bucks and has been trying to teach myself with bits and pieces from the internet, I thought the hand and wrist pain was just a part of the game, and I thought my strumming would just get better if I kept playing. I've pretty much stuck with you as my teacher once I discovered you, but I am so glad to have found this video!!!!!!! My sound is immediately cleaner and more clear. No more weird pain, but I can feel the muscles where I need to build strength. If you can, this (or some version) would be a good one for youtube because it really lays down a safe and solid foundation to grow from for complete beginners. Thanks Scott! It's funny, I've never met you but I've spent all day with you today and many hours before.. haha. So peace, friend!
Lelia Milner
2020-04-19 19:36:35 +0000 UTCVery helpful! I am struggling to keep the lower (4, 5, 6) quiet after exiting them while running scales, etc. Thinking of it as playing it with the pad of my finger is helpful....I think. 😃Now I am going to practice 1) playing scales with the pads of my finger on those strings and 2) pulling back my arm when I approach the higher strings.
Dan Morrow
2020-04-17 03:46:21 +0000 UTCawesome! I kind of came to the realization of using pads of the fingers when playing scales (instead of tips of the fingers) by myself but wasn't sure it was the right technique/good idea to do that. you just confirmed my finding, thanks a lot!
Alexander
2020-04-11 09:35:08 +0000 UTCIt's great getting this overview to reinforce things picked up through trial and error, and to identify what not to do. When you have a moment, can you go over vibrato/legato/bends, etc.? I notice that using a bit of vibrato (I think) when playing scales or soloing makes a big different in the sound.
George Sarnetsky
2020-03-22 21:43:12 +0000 UTCThis is a great idea.
Scott Paul Johnson
2020-03-20 23:35:24 +0000 UTCMaking a video about this for you
Scott Paul Johnson
2020-03-20 23:35:09 +0000 UTCYou could give us something to play, we record and you give tips.
Tyler Laird
2020-03-20 23:20:30 +0000 UTCNice technique vid. How can I effectively mute the lower strings when I pick notes on the first 3 strings?
Roy
2020-03-20 19:20:26 +0000 UTCComment your questions for clarity and whatnot
Scott Paul Johnson
2020-03-19 23:51:16 +0000 UTC
