A clip from the Andy Kimbel Guitar series that uses various acoustic Blues and Folk songs to teach intermediate and advanced Guitar Teschnique.
Things that beginning lead guitarists want to know
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Guitar Tips for Open D Tuning Killing The Blues
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AirGtr says:
October 18, 2011 at 1:45 pm (UTC 0)
RE: Finger Picks. . .
• Once you have established a comfort level with finger picks, you can really get some great clear “Bell Like” sounds out of the strings with a bit more punch, but also gentleness, than without them. They make the strings ring out a bit more as well.
• Be versatile, play the appropriate songs without them, and some songs with them.
• It can take some getting used to, but you will know when you are there. Don’t give up!
AirGtr says:
October 18, 2011 at 2:09 pm (UTC 0)
RE: Finger Picks. . .
• Once you have established a comfort level with finger picks, you can really get some great clear “Bell Like” sounds out of the strings with a bit more punch, but also a gentleness, than without them. They make the strings ring out a bit more as well.
• Be versatile, play the appropriate songs without them, and some songs with them.
• It can take some getting used to, but you will know when you are there. Don’t give up!
Ailasor says:
October 18, 2011 at 2:38 pm (UTC 0)
@tomiclav its finger picks. helpful for ppl who doesnt wanna have long nails
tomiclav says:
October 18, 2011 at 2:49 pm (UTC 0)
what do you have on your picking fingers(index & mid)?
OLDROCKER123 says:
October 18, 2011 at 3:35 pm (UTC 0)
Just gone to this dropped D tunning, very helpfull,, Thanks.. Good lesson,
waynehughgillies says:
October 18, 2011 at 4:25 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks mate – your efforts much appreciated. Nice and clearly explained. Having fun with it.
Blueslounge says:
October 18, 2011 at 4:58 pm (UTC 0)
Nice lesson!
Sounds pretty much like “Buckets of rain” by Bob Dylan
TheDEMSRule says:
October 18, 2011 at 5:38 pm (UTC 0)
Agree with all the comments. Thanks very much. Really nice and well explained. You have a real relaxed approach to the guitar. Appreciate it.
jfarrell85 says:
October 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm (UTC 0)
awesome! thanks 🙂
AirGtr says:
October 18, 2011 at 6:11 pm (UTC 0)
Like the new music .. Nice work..
TheGoJets says:
October 18, 2011 at 6:52 pm (UTC 0)
This is just great. Plays beautifully. Thanks so much. I love this song and you nailed it so very well. I would love to see more of Andy Kimbel music and learn more of your stuff if you get the chance. . . Or if anybody might have more of these that could be posted here maybe?
Thanks again!
hookthreader1 says:
October 18, 2011 at 7:51 pm (UTC 0)
Great Great Great. I’ve been playing around with some open tuning and some inside out picking and this video has brought them together nicely. Thanks m8
LateNotes says:
October 18, 2011 at 8:47 pm (UTC 0)
gotta love open D!
AirGtr says:
October 18, 2011 at 9:45 pm (UTC 0)
Really beautiful playing.. Beyond me but I sure do like what you do.
– Thanks!
craftpaper says:
October 18, 2011 at 9:56 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks !
adagio4639 says:
October 18, 2011 at 10:19 pm (UTC 0)
@Boldten The scale was harmonized in 6th’s
xo2sweetie2xo says:
October 18, 2011 at 10:50 pm (UTC 0)
Very Nice, Looks like he uses thirds all the way up and then back down. Really has that Chris Smither type of Style and feel mastered! More!
Boldten says:
October 18, 2011 at 11:05 pm (UTC 0)
what did you harmonize that scale in?….. thirds?
willievega says:
October 18, 2011 at 11:20 pm (UTC 0)
@bobblunn
Hello. I have no formal training and feel that if someone practices enough, all that comes naturally.
I can’t really say if I have proper technique, it’s just what came from playing a long time.
Thanks for tuning in.
Regards
bobblunn says:
October 18, 2011 at 11:25 pm (UTC 0)
Great lesson! One thing – You didn’t mention any detail about the proper physical mechanics for bending. (Is it in the fingers vs. wrist action?)
Thanks for sharing &
Jam ON!
-BB
willievega says:
October 18, 2011 at 11:53 pm (UTC 0)
@1guitareagle Thanks for tuning in and for saying thanks! There will be more on the way. : )
1guitareagle says:
October 19, 2011 at 12:42 am (UTC 0)
thanks for the videos….man !
willievega says:
October 19, 2011 at 1:13 am (UTC 0)
@digismash I’m really glad it helped. It’s a cool thing when somebody takes the time to say thanks, few do. : )
digismash says:
October 19, 2011 at 2:12 am (UTC 0)
@willievega actually this one helped a lot, phrasing is my biggest problem. I learn a lick and I can hear how its played but when I play it, it sounds off. Not with every lick, but with a lot of them.
willievega says:
October 19, 2011 at 2:51 am (UTC 0)
@digismash Maybe you are being a bit hard on yourself. It’s good to have high standards but don’t beat yourself up too much (unless you finf yourself playing video games instead of practicing!)
Anything you’d like to request that I may be able to help with? A lesson on something?
digismash says:
October 19, 2011 at 3:46 am (UTC 0)
man I needed this lesson! gotta work on my rake, for such a little thing it adds alot. I’m playing with a band now and my leads need help, we recorded ourselves last week it was brutal! lol