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@Man.Well93

Ай бұрын

great camera work on the picking hand guys.

The picking lesson where the camera cuts away from the picking hand every time he plays. Gotta love it.

@stonerdemon

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely my thoughts. Video should be called "left hand fretting".

@CAGED1702

11 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@gerh33

9 ай бұрын

Yep - a ‘beyond pointless’ video! 🙄

@owieczkanapolu7327

9 ай бұрын

well, the guy's explanation is so good, that you _almost_ don't need to see his picking hand.

@quinetastic

8 ай бұрын

Right 👍 I *completely agree* a GREAT VIDEO 📹 😊

6:53, an interesting camera angle to observe his tremolo picking from.

@Ben-Ben-Chang

2 жыл бұрын

Got you 😂😂😂

@mojopin70

Жыл бұрын

A strand of his hair seemed to be vibrating, but a silly angle..

@danielwhite7380

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely bizarre

@terr4c0

Ай бұрын

I was about to point that.

"Grab that pointy, thick pick". Yes sir!

@roygertel

4 жыл бұрын

Also girls like it thicker !!

@filipvelkov6829

3 жыл бұрын

Jazz 3 little red one 👌👌

@joshuapillay2512

3 жыл бұрын

What are you doing, step-Guthrie?

@craigsweeting507

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Homer.

@homersimpson2963

2 жыл бұрын

@@craigsweeting507 - Hey boy!

Love watching anything with Guthrie in it. The dude is smart, articulate, and ridiculously talented. Also, he is living proof that self-taught guitarists can become masters!

@mattgilbert7347

5 жыл бұрын

There's no such thing as "self-taught". Also, ask yourself: at what age did he start, where did he learn his techniques, whom did he have the good fortune to know, what was his musical environment like, and so on and so forth. I'd say that for anyone to reach this level it's basically 99.999999% that 1) They have to start young 2) They have to take lessons (or something *like* lessons, eg KZread or Skype

@ijohnny.

Жыл бұрын

@@mattgilbert7347 A question of degree , it's not "either/ or"

@mattgilbert7347

Жыл бұрын

@@ijohnny. Sure. I come off like an asshole in that comment, must have been having a rough dau

@awkwardturtle77

Жыл бұрын

Did not know he was self-taught! That just blows my mind

@squeelerjakeaxcradle7095

Жыл бұрын

I don’t believe Guthrie is self taught. Just his posh voice, gives this away lol he was 💯 taught professionally. Off topic now lol, we all learn in our own style and we try to mimmick our idols as well to learn etc.

i feel like out of many guitar tutorials Guthrie has one of the best "Teacher" Demeanors. He's patient, truthful, extremely helpful. Thanks for the vid.

He's such a great player. Tons of things to learn from him.

@irregardlesskillem5605

8 жыл бұрын

+Julius Narte paul gilbert, paul gilbert, paul gilbert, paul gilbert, guthrie

@sidneymays

Жыл бұрын

@@seb2923 Shawn Lane. Period.

This man is otherworldly. No KZread video will teach you to play like him

@CanadianDivergent

9 ай бұрын

@gravitationalconstant he is not in sync when he tries to play fast. he tires during longer pieces. watch Anton Oparin bust a few "great" guitarists picking technique. Its called "Does universal guitar technique exist"

Lesson on picking, angle of approach and slanting, they just film the left hand. Utter genius.

Cameraman: Legato Video next?? Sweet! I will make sure to get great closeups of the right hand!!” 😂

@chosunfender

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@njc119

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@mtalzer09

3 жыл бұрын

Sure lol

@kuringmundo

3 жыл бұрын

:takes close ups of the amp.

@theylive4320

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!!!

Somebody give a medal to the guy who filmed this video, he always recorded the left hand

Nice, I immediately played like Guthrie after watching this video

Guthrie is such a great guy as well as guitarist. He really articulates so many subtleties of guitar playing so very well.

He made that all so easy for anyone to understand and to put to practice, what a legend!

Let's do a video about alternate picking and cut to the fretting hand only during examples. *sigh* Great video but damn.

@licklibrary

9 жыл бұрын

John Morgan Hi John, this is an old video. I will put your idea to the team and have some focus on the picking hand. Thanks for watching.

@braydenjones603

8 жыл бұрын

+John Morgan Yeah I know what you mean. I have useless tablature which only shows me where to put my fretting hand....

@kenlelon369

8 жыл бұрын

+John Morgan Yes, it would've great if someone had clued the editing staff in on what this video's focus was. You'd think that they would check out, maybe...I don't know... THE TITTLE! Probably non guitar players.

@adrianolima3965

7 жыл бұрын

I was expecting to see the picking hand the whole damn video haha

@lungfixer

6 жыл бұрын

You wanna see GREAT videos of picking hand...check out Troy Grady's stuff. He's got the cool guitar-attachment camera.

Hes the best technical teacher, everything is so logic

I would listen to Anything - he has to say. This guy is Special. Tons of Great guitar players in this world, but G.G. is on Another Planet.

I’m a straight ahead jazz player Guthrie but I commend you on beautifully explaining the mechanics of alternate picking. You dissected all of the most important mechanics and technique. And by the way, you’ve got some hands brother.

"Grab that pointy thick pick". Genius.

Yehh everyone’s right about the editor but kudos to Guthrie for such a well explained tutorial. Such a humble dude!

Please we need to see the right hand!!! The cameraman need to learn about the topic before taking the video.

@licklibrary

9 жыл бұрын

G17AR Thanks for the feedback.

@Godspeed961

8 жыл бұрын

G17AR yeah man. at 7.00 u listen an ultra high speed picking and u see the left hand. this is stupid :P

@STE4LYOURFACE

8 жыл бұрын

+G17AR On top of this concept, you can strap a cellphone right above the strings, and onto the neck, to show an amazing angle. I've only seen this on one video but it really lets you see the picking hand.

@davidberkowatz3933

8 жыл бұрын

+SYF_Gaming Search on youtube for a guy called Troy grady, he has a series aimed at pickmechanics and even designed a camera setup so you can see the picking hand in slow motion. He's had many great guitarists take part in his series aswell including steve morse, rustey cooley and michael angelo batio. I've never come across a more detailed look into alternate picking,sweep picking and general right hand mechanics than his series.

@FreljilTheHungi

8 жыл бұрын

+Godspeed961 Seriously what the fuck were they thinking?!! "Let's stare at this hand that's not moving for 10 seconds whilst something incredible happens just out of view that you are watching this video to learn about".

Been a super fan of Joe Satriani since the release of Surfing with the Alien ( went back and picked up Not of this Earth ) Joe has been my favorite all this time surpassing other greats like Vai Gilbert Freedman Malmsteen etc . Here comes Guthrie . Now this is the next step up . This guy is on a completely different level than anyone else . Truly Amazing

@lucianmunteanu8751

Жыл бұрын

Jason Becker end Shawn Lane number one in the world...Joe Shi îs home...Vai same... Paul Gilbert It one the most fabulous guitarist in the world man

@idk9637

Жыл бұрын

@@lucianmunteanu8751 my man

@lucianmunteanu8751

Жыл бұрын

@@idk9637 👍👍🙏🎸🤗💯💯

Just throwing it out there, there is not cameraman to blame here. The video has 3 cameras simultaneously filming, one wide angle, one picking hand closeup, and one fretting hand close up. It's the editor who chooses which footage to play over the audio track and when. Blame the editor. Hard to believe they would hire an editor who knows nothing about guitar though.

This guys rules!! What a great teacher

Fantastic, thank you! How lucky to get a beginner video from such a brilliant guitarist.♡♡♡

I love watching Guthrie, his style is like no other. Very cool!

It’s always amazing even only hearing his wisdom of words(music talking). Superb guy

Excellent lesson. Thank you so much for spending so much time on the pick, how to hold the pick, and movement of fingers versus wrist versus elbow. This is all extremely valuable information that is very rarely covered.

I love the genuine way you explain this. You have a great way of teaching.

What a genius. The rubber pen analogy. Brilliant

that pinky finger vibrato 9:24 wow guthrie u are true master well done sir well done

I like how guthrie thinks and speaks between his sentences through his guitar

Not only is he one of the best guitarists ever he is such an awesome British gentleman too.

@antonykevin2876

Жыл бұрын

He is Scottish

Best teacher, best guitarist. Love you guthriee

This is going to be my Start Lesson every day now... Thank you, so much, Guthrie... You are Really a Good hearted Musician... The world needs more inspiration like this...Guitar Freaks here I come! Ha!

@sasaadamovic5963

Жыл бұрын

True!Greetings from Serbia!

I JUST started holding the pick like this yesterday and it felt awkward at first but I quickly acclimated to it.. and it DOES result in a nicer attack and bigger tone.... I was literally amazed!

I honestly liked his teaching method. I tried finding more lessons by him, but came across other people on this channel. Gonna browse through the playlists again. Thanks for the lesson.

Being self taught, this video is extremely helpful. Guthrie is a Master!!!

@licklibrary

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

I would love to have a crash course with Guthrie for a week. Just imagine the knowledge you would gain?? I really believe he is the greatest of all time.

Always interesting watching demonstration videos by Guthrie. He reminds me of a young Ian Anderson, Great player as well.

You might consider actually having the camera concentrate on the picking hand.... in an alternate picking video... Just a thought.

@licklibrary

9 жыл бұрын

Dennis Alvey Thanks for the feedback Dennis, this is an old video and we focus on the picking hand in all our new videos! Thanks for watching.

@williamk5561

7 жыл бұрын

Licklibrary - Online Guitar Lessons x

@slipperysalmon

6 жыл бұрын

Only two years old... excuses. If you have Guthrie in the studio you don't make mistakes like that.

@danielbentley7117

4 жыл бұрын

@@slipperysalmon Based on how young Guthrie looks on this video, there's no way this was only 2 years ago at the time of your comment. It's probably one from the vault which was only uploaded recently.

@landonech

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamk5561 I was watching this clip back in 2010. Closer to 11 years old, If not older.

Editor did a great job.. marvelous..

This is amaaaaaazing!

I thank you revealing a weakness in my playing. Well done, Buddy!

I'd love to hear this entire lesson with a clean, uncompressed electric, or a mic'ed acoustic. The super-compressed overdriven tone used here is kind of a hadicap because, if you hit a note softly the compression pushes it up, if you hit it extra hard the clipping limits it. I'm not for one second suggesting Master Govan isn't playing perfectly, I believe he is. I would just like to hear all the subtleties of his playing.

“The harder you hit it, the more like Paul Gilbert it sounds”

This video has helped me so much! Thanks Guthrie!

Thank you for uploading. He is my guitar hero, love to watch everything about Guhtrie.

Thank you, Guthrie Govan!

As always a terrific teacher.

Excelent demonstration !

Thank you very much for your generous service❤

You have to love the way this hero speaks.

Hell yeah man, great overview of everything...😎🎸🤘

Love these exercises.

Loving the smirk when ya mentioned mandolin players!

Great video! Thank you!

Thx Guthrie . Excellent lesson.

Good lesson. Thanks for the clear explanations and smart tricks

The best!

Love the videos thanks!

What an incredibly likable guy

He is so right. It feels better to pick at an angle with your fingers locked. I was never sure until now that I was doing it right

Thanks for sharing!

One of the best lessons ever period.

Yeah man, focus on the left hand while trying to recording alternate picking lesson. Great job!

very useful and detailed lesson!

Picking lesson. 6:52 Tutor demonstrates wrist motion. Shows only left hand fretted on one note. I suppose Lick Library is really good at making teaching videos.

as always, a monster performance

Great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and knowledge. Had the privilege of seeing you in Durban, South Africa. Virtuoso of note!! (pun intended!!) :)

this great pick tech video thanks for sharing.

excellent demonstration , i could learn from him fast

amazing guthrie govan!

Mr Govan...I just saw a video with Rick Beato and I ask for your forgiveness for not being aware of your amazing skills until just recently. Where have I been??? Wow...I'm in my mid 60's and grew up with the classic guitarist and played guitar until recently. It's a good thing because after watching you sir I would have laid it down and set it on fire as I walked away...LOL. I'm going to be like a sponge and soaking up all your previous tracks and pass this along to my son who is learning to play. I would love to know who influenced you with your guitar playing? You are unique and a blend of so many styles and it's refreshing to hear. Thank you so much and you have a new fan...

One other tip, don’t forget if you use extra light gauge strings and tune down, such as a half step, this can cause a similar problem to using a thinner pick. It can cause a lot of play in the string up and down. You may not realize the loose vertical movement of the string can make alternate picking harder. If you’re stuck at a certain speed, try heavier strings or another guitar that is setup for heavier strings with less vertical play.

@riffsthatkill2180

2 жыл бұрын

I play 08 on my high E and tune down a half step and use thick picks. Really all you need is a lighter touch. For me, it's easier to play fast and clean with extra light gauge on the high strings because it actually forces you to have a lighter touch and restrict your movement so its more 'economical'.

@bennyjetsonmontreal6113

Жыл бұрын

@@riffsthatkill2180 I second this

What great tone!

that was some nice funk work !

wonderful information thank you

The angled pick is my favorite way to play. The pick slips over the strings instead of catching, and the attack is a little wider and softer. Because the pick is not fighting the strings, the arm and wrist are more relaxed. Relaxed muscles move faster, rigid muscles are slower.

Guthrie is THE MAN!

amazing guitarist!

A systematic melodic n unconcivable player you are brother...i extremely loved the way you play guitar.....💜💜✌✨🍂

Awesome video !

11:17 Mother.

I love this guy!! Even if he was a shit player, he's just a nice guy. Personality goes a long way.

@blkjakk

9 жыл бұрын

He really is a phenom. player.

@dougsteeleguitar

9 жыл бұрын

Him and Rick Graham are tops!!

amazing guitarist

Great! man the part of the 3 position crossing string picking, that´s key stuff, Great great.

11:16 11:16 11:16 11:16 11:16 11:16 11:16 11:16 11:16 11:16 11:16 16:16 11:16 11:16

GG is a warlock. Very few players have the abilities this dude has.

Please enjoy this great lesson. Take what you need and don’t blame anyone 😂 Thank you licklibrary

Thanks

Love how that PRS likes to scream. Nice.

Jazz III baby! My pick of choice :)

@heath832

8 жыл бұрын

+RolanTHUNDER Hey It's a great pick for sure. I used it for almost 10 years. I have since moved to a pick made by Gravity called the "sunrise". Give it a try you may be glad you did. I would say the main bonus is added articulation and slight treble/ pick attack response.

@RolanTHUNDER

8 жыл бұрын

Matt Heath Sounds interesting man, would love to give it a try!

@heath832

8 жыл бұрын

+RolanTHUNDER gravitypicks.com/ Another great option is besides being able to choose gauge (1,2,3mm) you can also choose the picks size (mini, bigmini, standard and xl)also you can choose grip holes in the center of the pick (or none) and the finish of the edge of the pick polished or matte finish.

@RolanTHUNDER

8 жыл бұрын

Matt Heath Thanks for the link and info :)

@sullyluther5519

7 жыл бұрын

Great picks, but I wish they had a beveled tip ala the Petrucci picks. I love Delrin 1.5mm, which have beveled edges.

Great tone

11:17 - OMG

Nice lesson man ! You look like a very young Ian Anderson - Cheers ~

I could not agree more!

How to hold the picking will a great difference on your tone. Great video

nice!!!

Not entirely about alternate picking, but still an excellent instructional video that explains a lot about picking.