How to Teach Yourself Guitar in 2024 (Save YEARS of WASTED TIME)

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Are you part of the 90% of aspiring guitarists who give up within their first year? Don't throw in the towel just yet! In this video, I share my journey from novice to seasoned player over 7 years, entirely self-taught using free online resources. Discover the top 5 tips I wish I knew as a beginner, tips that could make the difference between joining the majority or mastering the guitar. From leveraging KZread and Songsterr for comprehensive learning to debunking gear myths, I've got you covered. Learn the importance of good technique and why just playing something, anything, can catapult your progress. Plus, unlock the secrets of overcoming the dreaded "hump" phase with smart scheduling and goals. But perhaps the most crucial advice? Make it fun! Prioritize enjoyment in your practice, and watch your skills soar. Stick around until the end for a special insight into gear that can take your playing to the next level. Whether you're strumming chords or shredding solos, these tips will revolutionize your journey to guitar mastery. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Let's rock on together! 🎸🎶 #GuitarTips #SelfTaughtGuitarist #musictutorials
Guitar Channels I Mentioned in the Video:
Paul Davids: / @pauldavids
Gareth Evans: / @garethevansyt
Marty Music: / @martymusic
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0:00 Intro
0:59 Tip #1
3:16 Tip #2
4:34 Tip #3
6:09 Tip #4
8:06 Tip #5

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  • @Tanxxog
    @Tanxxog2 ай бұрын

    people who directly skip to tip 5

  • @aaroncohenour559

    @aaroncohenour559

    Ай бұрын

    That’s the easiest and hardest part. How to make the journey for fun.

  • @loman9249

    @loman9249

    Ай бұрын

    😂 So u shared my observation 😅

  • @jackhargreaves1911

    @jackhargreaves1911

    Ай бұрын

    People who deliberately click away after 4, knowing 5 is always a disappointment.

  • @sirone90

    @sirone90

    29 күн бұрын

  • @tommytwo-times9053

    @tommytwo-times9053

    25 күн бұрын

    @@rebeca5270if i don’t believe in jesus christ, whose fault is it?

  • @wandaad
    @wandaadАй бұрын

    The BEST tip I got in my first guitar lesson, after spending a year being autodidact, is this: make sure you hold your guitar steady with your right hand (and arm, resting on your leg), so the neck is also steady and your left hand is free to move around on the neck. If you even slightly, subconsciously support the neck with your left hand, that hand won't perform well and you will get frustrated thinking it's too hard. It's not. You just need to let go of your grabby grip on the neck.

  • @2hardbackrub743

    @2hardbackrub743

    12 күн бұрын

    Wow... 40 years in.. and I'll give this a try today

  • @alexcruba4928

    @alexcruba4928

    9 күн бұрын

    This is exactly why the guitar belongs on the left thigh (logically for right-handed people), otherwise the center of gravity is wrong and goes hand in hand with the body anatomy.

  • @Prodiamondfox

    @Prodiamondfox

    7 күн бұрын

    If you’re right handed the guitar goes on your right thigh, that’s the way both the guitar and your body are built, set your right handed guitar on your left lap, the neck falls, not only that but your suggestion is to have the big rounded part of the guitar directly above your crotch and your left arm extended all the way out just to reach your first fret, I don’t know if you made a typo or not but that’s definitely not how you hold a guitar XD

  • @alexcruba4928

    @alexcruba4928

    6 күн бұрын

    @@Prodiamondfox Biggest Posture Mistakes New Guitar Players Make -> kzread.info/dash/bejne/hX9-qbZsYLG5hrw.html

  • @hentxi6445

    @hentxi6445

    3 күн бұрын

    I was deadass js telling smby this. I noticed a difference when I held my left arm out instead of clutched to my side and now it’s a lot easier to play

  • @hoolingpotter
    @hoolingpotter2 ай бұрын

    How kind and generous you are to share all of that! No hidden motives or sales pitches,just wanting to help others. And you did it so well! Nice video, good for you!! Thank you for being so special!!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it 😁

  • @gergemall

    @gergemall

    2 ай бұрын

    Agreed . Very impressive. I’ve ebbed and flowed since I started playing in fifth grade (10 years ago) I’m mostly self taught but I never really learned the pentatonic scales and the Triads…

  • @gergemall

    @gergemall

    2 ай бұрын

    You have music running through your veins .

  • @davidshelton876

    @davidshelton876

    2 ай бұрын

    What great guy. Thank-you!

  • @richardvale214

    @richardvale214

    2 ай бұрын

    Lol…I kept expecting him to start a pitch for one guitar course or another. He must have watched many of them in his journey, because he was using very similar language, cadence and tone. In fact, I had to check to see if this was a sponsored video after watching a couple minutes. I’m glad it wasn’t.

  • @FrenchEclairYall
    @FrenchEclairYall2 ай бұрын

    When you're learning how to play chords and notes, don't look at your fingers and keep your eyes on the music. Let your hands find their way and listen. You'll remember the sound, the feel, and you'll find transitioning easier! Edit: About learning chords: I found it easier to 1). look at the chord shape for a while, and 2). practice putting my fingers down from lowest to highest string. After that, I'd put a slow tempo on my metronome while practicing switching from one shape to another. Always. Keep. Strumming. EVEN IF YOU MESS UP (TRUST ME). Just keep going. If I find myself still struggling, I'll do 1 and 2 again one time each for about 15 minutes. You're going to get super frustrated, but know that you have to be patient. This is coming from someone INCREDIBLY impatient. None of this comes easy. 😭

  • @thequestlivetolearntolive.8555

    @thequestlivetolearntolive.8555

    5 күн бұрын

    Thank you i needed this

  • @savageantelope3306

    @savageantelope3306

    2 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ZionNC
    @ZionNC2 ай бұрын

    2:34 bro rickrolled us without sound

  • @ryanmoody1921
    @ryanmoody19212 ай бұрын

    i’ve been playing 12 years completely self taught and i can definitely say you are 100 percent correct on everything i wasted 2 years doing terrible tactics

  • @user-ets

    @user-ets

    2 ай бұрын

    What are u did terrible?

  • @bushidoh8316

    @bushidoh8316

    2 ай бұрын

    What would those terreible tactics be?

  • @v.xien.

    @v.xien.

    2 ай бұрын

    ryanmoody1921 come back, we demand answers

  • @matsikfays

    @matsikfays

    2 ай бұрын

    You shall save us, the new guitar players! Come back and teach us your mistakes please ;-;

  • @stellaq3306

    @stellaq3306

    2 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @socklessjoe1
    @socklessjoe12 ай бұрын

    I started to teach myself guitar in 1964. Yes, The Beatles got me going. There wasn't KZread lol. I used to watch PBS channel 13 in NYC when they had any guitar players on. I would look at their fingers and mimic that. As time went on I met other guitar players and we would trade licks or chords. When I was 18 I toured the East Coast as one of the acts supporting The Eagles.. At 54 I was signed to an Indi Lable in UK Flicknife Records and just now put out my 2nd record. I wish they had O.R.-Guitar when I was a kid. Ps I loved this video..and am now a subscriber... ✌💜😎JJ

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Awesome man! Thanks for the support!! 🙏🎸

  • @imogen4535

    @imogen4535

    2 ай бұрын

    I love this :) it's never too late to do anything

  • @thethirdedition1996

    @thethirdedition1996

    2 ай бұрын

    Just discovered beatles a month ago at 25, so much that I had missed out on until recently.

  • @stellaq3306

    @stellaq3306

    2 ай бұрын

    Wow…that’s awesome. Enjoy your journey, young dude 👍

  • @stellaq3306

    @stellaq3306

    2 ай бұрын

    Respect. Signed at 54 eh? The sky is the limit. Thanks for your share. Blessings.

  • @NyNjMafia
    @NyNjMafia2 ай бұрын

    I taught myself to play acoustic guitar, I started 2 years @51 years old, the hardest thing was the Bar chords , i practiced 1 hour everyday, I didn’t go through chord theory, I started with chords A am G D dm C Fmajor ‘Em .. my 1 st song I learned was from 4 non blondes “What’s Up” then Knocking on heaven’s door , Jealousy guy , Purple Rain, Hotel California, Nothing Else Matters and many more.. I picked the easiest songs to play and when a new chord came along I learned it because I had no choice or I couldn’t finish what I started .. my habit is to strum with my thumb or finger rather than a pick to keep the volume down, my wife said I couldn’t learn because I was older and I proved her wrong, age is only a number, if there’s a will there’s a way, I even shocked family members when I played Hotel California, 1st question I was asked “how long have you been playing ?” .. I’ve been playing for 2 years and I can play 11 songs from start to finish.. I tell everyone that is starting playing guitar is to choose and easy song to play example a 3 or 4 chords song.. Marty and Blackmore are my go to guitar channels.. I just wanted to tell my experience , rule of thumb practice every day for a half hour minimum, once you learn your 1st song it will inspire you for a second song.. I started off with an OrangeWood guitar and now I play on a 316v Taylor guitar .. every beginner should buy a decent guitar because learning on a horrible guitar will give you bad results and it’s easy to give up.. good luck everyone

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Great advice! Keep on Jammin, man! 🎸🤘

  • @motorsport32cw

    @motorsport32cw

    2 ай бұрын

    I totally agree mate i too have been playing for 2 years or just over now and im 44 and i have come so much further in that short time than i ever thought possible. I play every morning and every night for at least an hour or 2 each time its the greatest hobby i have ever had. So rewarding the more we progress

  • @BigBoaby-sg1yo

    @BigBoaby-sg1yo

    2 ай бұрын

    @@motorsport32cwI will admit myself that I’m a reasonable guitarist, but I cannot read music to save my life . I started by learning 4-5 notes of a solo ,practice for an hour or so , next day same or finish off the phrase ( by ear and have cheated a few times ) . I learned this from a guy at work who told me if I do not understand anything - chunk it down into manageable pieces. I started writing songs , some good, some not so much - anyway I was in a band who insisted on original material . Our other guitarist left because of work commitments. I got talking to guy who said he was looking for a band to join , anyway I invited him for an audition, he liked what we were doing and asked me if I could write out the music in notation, I told him I couldn’t . I had to scribble down chords and lead fills in tab 😂

  • @NyNjMafia

    @NyNjMafia

    2 ай бұрын

    @@motorsport32cw everyone should learn the easy chords 1st then look for a song that has those chords, once you master those chords you can play many famous songs, I realized many songs don’t go past the 4th or 5th fret .. I learned many easy songs and got bored by playing them over and over again and moved on playing some Metallica.. my biggest chord challenge was the Fbar , everyday I would play the bar chord for a hal hour until I didn’t have enough strength, within a week I learned without any fret buzz .. I bought a cheap electric guitar some pedals a Boss speaker, it’s a total different ball game , you can play it like an acoustic but no .. another challenge I need to accomplish

  • @NyNjMafia

    @NyNjMafia

    2 ай бұрын

    @@O.R.-Guitar it’s easy to give up when you’re not motivated, that’s the reason why I went that route, I’ll learn a chord as I go , I watch Blackmore and Marty constantly with every detail

  • @animeart821
    @animeart8212 ай бұрын

    I have been learning guitar for 10 months since april last year.I can only play some open chords and not even barre chords.And i am stuck right now but i love music no matter what. So i will never ever never give up on my dream.I will master acoustic guitar and then electric guitar and then piano , then violin.I am sure i can do it. I will make sure i can do it.

  • @stevemorris2364

    @stevemorris2364

    2 ай бұрын

    Find some songs you enjoy that use all or most of the chords you knew. It will make it much more fun. I promise. I started really playing last summer and can play a handful of songs now. They need work still but people can tell what I'm playing which is incredibly satisfying and motivating! You got this!!

  • @PinkBlanketofficial

    @PinkBlanketofficial

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@stevemorris2364yeah right..

  • @stevemorris2364

    @stevemorris2364

    Ай бұрын

    @@PinkBlanketofficial yes....Definitely right. It's amazing what we can accomplish with these things called brains that God gave us

  • @PinkBlanketofficial

    @PinkBlanketofficial

    Ай бұрын

    @@stevemorris2364 I started guitar.. Can I directly play songs with reference of tabs. Without learning chords?

  • @stevemorris2364

    @stevemorris2364

    Ай бұрын

    @@PinkBlanketofficial yes but you will need to learn the fret board. It certainly isn't the same as playing w chords as tabs only have you play the root note of the chord which is going to only be 1 string.

  • @julessanchez9216
    @julessanchez92162 ай бұрын

    Excellent video, learning to play guitar is a journey that goes on forever. You understand the path, it takes patience. I love the part of making it fun, the joy of the journey !!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Well said!

  • @vondoobie4203

    @vondoobie4203

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @julessanchez9216

    @julessanchez9216

    2 ай бұрын

    @@O.R.-Guitar Thank you !! ♥️

  • @BreadGood_21

    @BreadGood_21

    2 ай бұрын

    I like commenting on top comments do people can see what I have to say. As a guitarist that started learning 3 years ago and can now play Polyphia, my main advice is practice for as long as you want but keep it consistent and fun which was stated in the video. I spent literally hours a day for weeks on end and then stopped playing for a bit when I was learning, and I recommend if you want to continue on your journey that you don’t do what I did. It’s ok to take breaks but push through and you’ll make it! Good luck fellow guitarists 😊 Edit: sorry for the paragraph I just had a lot to say lol

  • @rogeroki7115

    @rogeroki7115

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@BreadGood_21your missing out on the expression and the journey. Acoustic soul driven expression. Unique like a voice.. like a person. That feeling being able to express notes as words and feelings

  • @TheRealD-Mo
    @TheRealD-MoАй бұрын

    My man, I just came across this. And as a self taught guitarist, you've explained everything to DETAIL what I've done. "Placed my guitar in a visible spot, practiced practical song's, minutes to hours a day." Everything! Hands down the best advice to guitarist I've seen. Great video dude, for real!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks man, your words mean a lot! 🙏🎸

  • @lakshaysharma-ow3xx
    @lakshaysharma-ow3xx2 ай бұрын

    I nearly quit playing guitar ( I am in that Hump period) when youtube recommended me this beautiful video. Thanks for guiding me

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Rock on!

  • @gtrdoc911
    @gtrdoc9112 ай бұрын

    Your final tip is GOLD! Once you have a rudimentary handle on chords and scales (major scales and pentatonic scales), the BEST thing you can do is play over chord progressions. You don't really need a looper to do this. You can record yourself with your phone. The obvious advantage of a looper is that the recorded piece just plays over and over again until you stop it. This is REALLY helpful in learning how to improvise as you hear the underlying chords and must stay in time with the beat.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    I knew a fellow guitarist would appreciate that tip!! 🙏🎸 good point that you can also use your phone. That’s what I did starting off.

  • @barsinghabishske05

    @barsinghabishske05

    2 ай бұрын

    BandLap is the best cheap looper, since I'm using it too:-)

  • @d_priyanshu_singh
    @d_priyanshu_singhАй бұрын

    ME: WHO DOESNT EVEN HAVE A GUITAR WATCHING IT. :)

  • @KrishnaMandal-ut1hx

    @KrishnaMandal-ut1hx

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks man I'm now a bit grateful for having a guitar!

  • @sweetmimi286

    @sweetmimi286

    Ай бұрын

    Same here 😁

  • @esor-hf1br

    @esor-hf1br

    20 күн бұрын

    same here😮‍💨, it has been 5yrs i wanted one but ,my father just want me to study and not get distracted ,but i want it really bad

  • @d_priyanshu_singh

    @d_priyanshu_singh

    20 күн бұрын

    @@esor-hf1br I wish he got convinced soon that its even helpful for studies to develop this melodical hobby.

  • @rowanmurphy5239

    @rowanmurphy5239

    19 күн бұрын

    Pro tip: Harley Benton are putting out great quality for not much money. Could be good for you if you want to get into guitar. Not all of their guitars are great so look up reviews for any model that piques your interest.

  • @travisbond4218
    @travisbond42182 ай бұрын

    Un selfish learning guitar is a struggle thank you young man

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    🙏🤘

  • @lynnpham
    @lynnpham2 ай бұрын

    you are so real for this!! i started learning the guitar about 1 year ago and somehow maintained practicing as a habit. looking back im just so glad that ive been consistent :)

  • @Xander.Wright
    @Xander.Wright2 ай бұрын

    I've been playing guitar for over a year now and I have taught myself, I love it and i'll never stop playing

  • @chefdave12118
    @chefdave121182 ай бұрын

    Im in my 40's and just started learning a week ago. My daughter gave me an acoustic guitar and my son gave me an electric guitar with an amp (i have great kids). I pay a subscription to Fender Play and its been really helpful going at almost a turtles pace (which is good for me right now). I put 10 hours of practice in yesterday on my day off and my finger tips and brain hurts today. This video you posted is exactly what i needed to hear and see. I love KZread videos that are straight forward and honest and thats exactly what this is. Great video and vibes. ☮️❤️

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Good luck 🎸

  • @tammyo8922

    @tammyo8922

    Ай бұрын

    The finger pain doesn’t last forever… if you persist; you’ll get calluses, and the pain will be an ancient memory. (As long as you keep it up.)

  • @MikeS-qk6gd

    @MikeS-qk6gd

    21 күн бұрын

    I'm also in my 40s. Just started in December so I'm 4 months in. Using electric. Just working on power chords to play the usual beginner riffs. It isn't easy and the humps come early and often. Good luck.

  • @wearytraveler3524
    @wearytraveler35242 ай бұрын

    Not bad kid! Some really good advice here. I can see that you have a great deal of passion for the instrument and am extremely happy that the instrument that I have cherished and loved for the past 54 years will be in good hands for the future. Keep up the good work and keep playing. I hope your journey lasts for as long as mine has.

  • @edwardkalafat2750
    @edwardkalafat27502 ай бұрын

    I’m old, like really old ,this is the best feakin advice on self learning I have ever read, heard, or seen. Well organized, well thought out, and clear as a bell ( or think of something clear you like) I am going to add this to my library and use it for my bass journey. ( I never stopped but surely stalled) Thank you.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! 🙏🎸

  • @Majikai33
    @Majikai332 ай бұрын

    Right on with keeping the guitar in sight! I have a home studio and play multiple instruments. Even though my studio is literally beside the living room, if I set a goal to up my game on a particular instrument, just bringing it into the living room probably doubles my practice time.

  • @sagunmdr
    @sagunmdr2 ай бұрын

    5yr years of On-Off self taught guitar player here, I absolutely agree with everything he said, there is not a single thing he said that i do not disagree with!!

  • @mrfixit80
    @mrfixit802 ай бұрын

    I'm 46 and self taught also. I love this you did such a great job and had very valuable information, thank you for what you're doing. Very professional also I subscribed!

  • @a.lorenz5641
    @a.lorenz56412 ай бұрын

    I agree 100% to this tips. Made it more or less the same way. Fun is the most important thing to me.

  • @garsonino
    @garsonino2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, for this video. It might not have been the information i was looking for, but it was the emotion. Without it, i wouldn't have realized I'm no longer the beginner I thought i was for i already knew them all. Till the 5th, it resonated with me. I've been playing on and off for like 14years now. It's just now that I've truly started playing with my soul and having fun with it. Tip #5 really is the best one out there. Learning isn't pretty, but allow yourself to let go from the beginning and play like a child. Have fun with the universe, be blessed and play freely For it's by playing that children learn the more, aren't we all just kid's who grew up? Its still the same, the seed that grew into it's first leaf is the same old weeping willow

  • @Gizank
    @Gizank2 ай бұрын

    Effective goal setting in a guitar video?!?! Good stuff. I fully agree with the tip about keeping your guitar out and visible. Everything changed when I started keeping the guitar I wanted to play on a stand next to my desk.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Rock on 🤘🎸

  • @jogmas12

    @jogmas12

    Ай бұрын

    That’s what I did, instead of putting the guitar away in a case after every lesson and practice, I just left it out, leaning up against a wall, ready to be picked up for the next session.

  • @harshalgr
    @harshalgr2 ай бұрын

    Hey, I really appreciate this! I've been playing guitar for a couple of months now, so I'll definitely keep an eye on the tips mentioned in the video.

  • @DiegoGarcia-ih8ux
    @DiegoGarcia-ih8ux2 ай бұрын

    Awezome video, I'm learning by myself and I gotta say, everything this guy says is true. The most important things are: don't learn bad habits, be patience in the hump, and always HAVE FUN!!❤

  • @beyondthegospel1679
    @beyondthegospel1679Ай бұрын

    Love this video, started 2022, stopped for a while because of university. Just getting back into it and looking forward to the ride God bless you, keep it up brother💖🙌🏽

  • @Drizno
    @Drizno2 ай бұрын

    What really motivated me past my first year of learning guitar was thinking of it like going to the gym. What may seem like a chore should be fun, so I agree keeping realistic goals and a schedule is key!

  • @thesimplefarmgirl
    @thesimplefarmgirl2 ай бұрын

    You have the best advice here! Thank you! I’ve been stuck as a beginner guitarist for years now… I need to be consistent and make it fun!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Totally!

  • @andysteele5707
    @andysteele57072 ай бұрын

    Been learning for 12 months now. I agree with everything you're saying though i have taken a course with an amazing tutor online who's on KZread. I reached that first hump and felt it was a chore. Just had a month break so 11 months really. Christmas break lol. But got straight back into it and the muscle memory was there. And when you percervere and suddenly things click into place its an amazing feeling. Dont give up on yourself. Even a quick 10 minute practice is good. Make up some riffs have fun. Im 44 never touched a musical instrument before. Also finding the right size guitar helps. And yes leave your guitar out your more likely to pick it up when you got time for a quick play. Don't pressure yourself because it'll become a chore. Do it for yourself. Its a lifetime learning passion. Quick practice also helps keep the pads on your fingertips.

  • @andaniletlalo2877
    @andaniletlalo287727 күн бұрын

    Got my guitar last month and just found your video. You probably saved me years of time, thanxx❤

  • @justsomesaltyboi8716
    @justsomesaltyboi87162 ай бұрын

    I recently just bought myself a new guitar around 3 days ago and I chose to get into electric right off that bat (mostly because all my music i listen to have electric guitar in it) and I love the versatility and ease of play the electric has for me. It has a quieter way to practice and still be loud enough to hear what you are playing. it allows me to enjoy the sounds of the strings before the amp goes on with it being clean. Great video dude and i hope you have a great time building up your channel, you just gained a sub!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, man! Keep jammin on that electric!! 🤘🎸

  • @justsomesaltyboi8716

    @justsomesaltyboi8716

    2 ай бұрын

    Np bud, I promise i will! i am looking at that songsterr you brought up and it looks useful even in the free version. Looking forward trying it out tomorrow! @@O.R.-Guitar

  • @sushil4686

    @sushil4686

    2 ай бұрын

    Dont give up up to 8.9 month u will ne redy to play

  • @paulkelly6853
    @paulkelly68532 ай бұрын

    All very valid points but what did it for me was learning every major note on every string backwards and forwards up to the 20th fret...........then learning all the notes that make up all the major triads.........to make a triad minor you just flatten the 3rd..........thats what did it for me

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Wonderful tip! I’m going to have to try this!! 🎸🤘

  • @paulkelly6853

    @paulkelly6853

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@O.R.-Guitar it's a game changer your improv will only take months to improve

  • @yasinhenfs4540

    @yasinhenfs4540

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@paulkelly6853do you mean major scale notes?

  • @paulkelly6853

    @paulkelly6853

    2 ай бұрын

    @yasinhenfs4540 just every major note on the fretboard...........if you know automatically where the majors are you will know where the sharps and flats are

  • @yasinhenfs4540

    @yasinhenfs4540

    2 ай бұрын

    @@paulkelly6853 aaah, now it got it :D thats a great tip and i did it myself simular, practicing on a fretboard learning app for 5 minuts a day for one or two months, then applying it to the guitar and boom... you are almost "free". I think what you are referring to as "majors" are called "naturals" tho

  • @maticburja8142
    @maticburja81422 ай бұрын

    You are so right... I have been playing guitar for over 20 years joust by making it fun... I learned so much by myself by ear (there was no KZread in my days) with Windows mediaplayer... cheers 🍻

  • @Soccasteve
    @Soccasteve2 ай бұрын

    Realy good advice. The most important part I’ve found is to just keep learning new things. If you just rely on replaying the same songs over and over eventually you will get stale and quit playing. Also, it’s really important to find a style you resonate with, mine is fingerstyle with a lot of Travis Picking

  • @gusramos3620
    @gusramos36202 ай бұрын

    In terms of buying gear, I'd suggest to search for used stuff instead of buying new. This way you can resell it without losing anything (maybe even making a profit) and get that excitement of having new gear which is one of the ways to make playing guitar fun

  • @markmeyer2222
    @markmeyer22222 ай бұрын

    5 years in and your tips are dead on - Keeping the guitar handy and having fun are essential. A $30 tuner and a variety of picks (if you want) are useful as well. Well done video!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks, man! Keep jammin 🤘🎸

  • @Nothingaboutchickens
    @Nothingaboutchickens2 ай бұрын

    yeah legit a great video. my dad and i are both trying to learn a bit im 29 and he is almost 66, truly never too late to get back into it :) thanks dawg you've got a good head on your shoulders

  • @cookiesontoast9981
    @cookiesontoast99812 ай бұрын

    I've never known how to play a single instrument in my life, but over the past year I keep wanting to try making my own Black Metal album.. finally biting the bullet and grabbed a guitar. Thanks for this, I'm sure it will be useful!

  • @rongmail6374
    @rongmail63742 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for the “How to get started Guide” and Tips! Really helpful.

  • @CosmoticVFX
    @CosmoticVFX15 күн бұрын

    Thanks a lot! I’ve been practicing for a few months now, and making it fun has been the most useful tip. Once I started learning what I thought was fun and what I liked, I have been wanting to play guitar way more.

  • @Cyrus0w
    @Cyrus0w2 ай бұрын

    What a great video. The best and most concise I’ve seen. If there is a “right” way to learn guitar then it would be learning in a way that minimizes waste. Which is what you articulate very well

  • @Leo-ci4ib
    @Leo-ci4ib2 ай бұрын

    I just started learning guitar this February and I really need this. My greatest enemy by now is probably my motivation but I play easy guitar songs to keep me motivated to continue my goal. Although I can only play easy songs and got hard time changing chords, I still want to play so many of my favorite songs so I'm not gonna give up. Although I am already doing some tips about consistency, it's good to hear that what I am doing is right. Thank you for the tips💗

  • @stlae

    @stlae

    2 ай бұрын

    I just started playing guitar today and the thought of being able to play my favorite songs in the future also gives me motivation

  • @kansas0606

    @kansas0606

    3 күн бұрын

    I got my guitar back in November, I haven’t been as consistent as I’d like to be but im gonna try to change that 💪🏾

  • @user-tc5pl3zw3h
    @user-tc5pl3zw3h2 ай бұрын

    I've been struggling to learn how to play guitar since I got my first one in 1980. Recently, I got a teacher who sits in a room with me and talks about everything, and understands music, guitar, and engineering. What he taught me, and what I derrived from his teaching is the following five things I have been missing in my part-time, self-taught, wasted decades of not learning how to actually play guitar. 1. Learn how a guitar works - acoustic first 2. Learn how your hands work with picks or without 3. Learn what parts of music are in songs and how to play them. 4. Learn why each part of a song is there, and how it fits with the other parts. 5. Play without ceasing, and play for accuracy. Then challenge yourself to grow.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Great systematic way of breaking it all down!! 😁🎸

  • @Yoel-rm7tn
    @Yoel-rm7tnАй бұрын

    I appreciate how your tips aren’t just “practice more” or “enjoy the process”

  • @jadeslone2380
    @jadeslone2380Ай бұрын

    This right here!!! I'm a beginner guitar player. Raised in a family of musicians, this is spot on!

  • @Bixll09
    @Bixll092 ай бұрын

    I am an older fella, self taught with much the same ways that you have gone about your journey. I started learning at 47. I tried to play a little everyday, I also set a guitar beside my easy chair, so I can easily grab it while watching TVand pluck away. Now, 57, I can play just about anything I want to learn. My ear is really coming along as well. To pick up and play along with most music. Guitar is a fantastic hobby with no finish line. GAS comes along with the journey as well. I have 15 guitars now, and building my own electrics.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Keep jammin dude 🤘🎸

  • @Bixll09

    @Bixll09

    2 ай бұрын

    @@O.R.-Guitar You as well..

  • @jschoenzy9416

    @jschoenzy9416

    2 ай бұрын

    Good to hear this, I too am late forties and have only just begun. I plan to stick with it even if I suck for a while. I have no one to impress musically so it's been relaxing and fun.

  • @aaronrattley8580
    @aaronrattley85802 ай бұрын

    This is a really down to earth guide. Lots of guides try to buy into the instant gratification market so they’re all about hacking your guitar playing or pointing out bad habits. You’ve done a good job of acknowledging that bad habits happen but you can still progress without being perfect, that’s probably the facet of this I appreciate most

  • @savageantelope3306
    @savageantelope33062 күн бұрын

    I was just getting back to pracitcing guitar today after 3 months off during school, literally perfect timing man, thank you.

  • @stephenfwadsworth9565
    @stephenfwadsworth95652 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your journey. Nice to see an online path mapped out, without too much cost. :)

  • @ronniesuvillian4893
    @ronniesuvillian48932 ай бұрын

    This is one of the most genuine advice that I have heard from a fellow self taught guitarist, thanks a lot man!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @niiro2252
    @niiro22522 ай бұрын

    I bought an electric guitar and stoped playing after 2 months lol. Thanks cuz this will get me to stick to it or at least get more consistent

  • @denys.panchenko
    @denys.panchenko2 ай бұрын

    I have been learning guitar for around a month and a half, and I literally have come to the same apps and conclusions myself. Fantastic to be validated in my way of learning! My first bit is Black Sabbath - Orchid.

  • @SamuelDenna
    @SamuelDenna2 ай бұрын

    Super Nice vid dude love your lean back vibe and honesty, Learning the beginning of Hey Joe as a beginner just gives me the biggest joy ever on the moment. And you are right about tip 5. Everyday at work i just can't wait to be back home to practice again. I'm excited about the future and pay my respects with the electric guitar to the best music genre in my opinion ROCK AND ROLL.

  • @markbrown7103
    @markbrown71032 ай бұрын

    I took guitar lessons off of soul surfer Johnny Fortune for five years. He taught at the music store up the street from where I lived. He taught me a lot about chords and about timing in music he said it was very essential. He died in 2006 after that I was all on my own. I took his advice and started reading music but I was doing that before he passed away. I was restarted reading music in 1983. I am now 70 years old and still play today I started at 22. I am a solo instrumental, finger style guitarist today. I love what I do and I don’t regret it at all. The only thing I can say if you really wanna know music and really good good with a guitar learn how to read music and learn all of the notes on the fingerboard put yourself to a real challenge by learning how to do all of this and read cord charts too. I pretty much know when I’m doing now and I feel very confident and what I play I love guitar it’s my life it’s my hobby and I love it dearly. And yes, you could say I am a self taught person. I taught myself musical knowledge. It’s a wonderful thing to learn. One thing about playing guitar don’t take damn Shortcuts you’ll never get anywhere and sound like crap.🎸🎸😁👍🏼

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Great two cents!! 🎸

  • @anneblackler5076
    @anneblackler50762 ай бұрын

    I just finished watching this video and wanted to say thank you. I am a ukulele player and have dabbled with guitar. My take away was S.M.A.R.T. I've heard this before however as they say when the student is ready the teacher appears. My inner student is motivated but has been in the hump space for some time. So appreciate having come across this you tube video. Anne🎶

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    🙏🎸

  • @gwyndalazyartist5432
    @gwyndalazyartist54322 ай бұрын

    Very well said, you made it all so understandable for young beginners like me. I hope someday I'll get good, for sure without doubt these will help a lot. I'm glad I found this channel.

  • @gaiaiulia
    @gaiaiulia23 күн бұрын

    Good tips here, thanks. There are great resources on the net, yours being one of them. You're encouraging me to pick up my guitar again!

  • @diegooland1261
    @diegooland12612 ай бұрын

    Great video. I play and my older brother is just learning. He's asking me what to learn first. I'm going to pass this along. This is very good advice.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! I’m actually about to release a video on what order you should learn things for the guitar, so stay tuned!

  • @LHguitar777
    @LHguitar7772 ай бұрын

    I started playing in high school but everytime I play I’m only consistent for a month or two. Now I’m 21 and Ive been playing for 6 months straight and don’t think I’m ever gonna put it down. What he says in this video is the real deal, and I’ve been following most of his strategies myself on instinct. Also make sure you don’t get a gear obsession, if you want electric get an amp with built in effects to save you money.

  • @edwant-qs3vo
    @edwant-qs3vo2 ай бұрын

    I've got this old acoustic guitar just sitting in my basement, gathering dust. But watching this video gave me the kick I needed to start playing it again. I want to prove to myself that by consistently playing the acoustic guitar, I'm worthy of buying a bass and putting in the time to get better at it.

  • @evelynslibrary5712
    @evelynslibrary57127 күн бұрын

    I had guitar lessons for a year but that was like 7 years ago and now I feel like getting back to it! Thanks for this!

  • @Samuli501
    @Samuli5012 ай бұрын

    I foresee your channel will just get bigger over time. Keep up the good work!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

  • @akathecops
    @akathecops2 ай бұрын

    You are a great communicator. Thank you for the help.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @jonthompson3279
    @jonthompson32792 ай бұрын

    Well made video. Full of advice you can use. Your best piece of advice is start playing a song you like. My guitar journey got stalled a bit. I am going to get it moving by learning to play Summertime because I love the Blues.

  • @zizzle1835
    @zizzle18352 ай бұрын

    Gratitude much needed bro! 🌞🙏🏽🌞✨

  • @DrSatan066
    @DrSatan0662 ай бұрын

    Nice video! I taught myself in a similar way but back in the 90's when the internet was new lol. I had OLGA and my ear.

  • @nachtelfi6556
    @nachtelfi65562 ай бұрын

    I've been playing guitar for 22 years and I can say this video is very good!

  • @ANDREW345JJ2
    @ANDREW345JJ22 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro, you have your feet on the ground and have given me some great advice and reassurance 💓💓💓

  • @tobiaslejnerborn2238
    @tobiaslejnerborn22382 ай бұрын

    Good video. I made the mistake to think good playing comes from the left hand (chords) and forgot about practicing my right hand (rythm). 8 years into learning, rythm is still my achilles heel.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Keep jammin, man. You’ll get there!! 🎸

  • @frogfacts8091

    @frogfacts8091

    2 ай бұрын

    I wish I had solid understanding of cords haha

  • @priyanshunath1640
    @priyanshunath16402 ай бұрын

    Hey i am from india 🇮🇳 ...and you don't know how much this vdo help me..i was learning guitar for 3 yrs...but stuck in a phase thank you very much for giving me road map...i hope this will elevate my guitar skills a lil bit....thank you

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @pingman3310

    @pingman3310

    Ай бұрын

    Hey how doin

  • @hollyturkovich
    @hollyturkovich11 күн бұрын

    Yer a very intelligent young man!! I've been playing guitar for 20 years and most of these things you mentioned... I never even really considered or thought about. I Absolutely love yer insight on things! Thanks for the inspiration TODAY! 🎉❤

  • @gordyhydro5774
    @gordyhydro57742 ай бұрын

    62yrs young. Im teaching myself classical guitar. What i have noticed is to concentrate on technique. Practice deligently, left hand right hand exercises. I then play a Carcassi, Carulli etudes to see how i am progressing. Wonderful insight many thanks.

  • @LiveWireVodou
    @LiveWireVodou2 ай бұрын

    “Comprehensive and synergetic.” You’re awesome TYTY 🎸

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏🏼🤘

  • @alexthegreat4773
    @alexthegreat47732 ай бұрын

    Great video man!!! I was on the verge of frustration and hadn't made any progress after one year but I'll try these tips. BTW keep up the good work mate!!!!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @thegeniusjourney
    @thegeniusjourney2 ай бұрын

    Thank you this is generous and amazing and I love the no agenda, you are just being in service to the humble guitar student ❤❤❤ thank you so much 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Hexerado
    @Hexerado2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, it’s insightful & especially thoughtful for having this video

  • @Luca-qi3zd
    @Luca-qi3zd2 ай бұрын

    This was motivating. Keep it up man😁

  • @user-zz8hl8se6t
    @user-zz8hl8se6t2 ай бұрын

    Thank you soo much, i knew everything you said but to hear it from you just gave me more insurance

  • @rick00770
    @rick0077016 күн бұрын

    Been playing for over 50 years , learned wherever I could, mostly cover stuff , blues rock, made up my own style , got a set of tapes from Arlen Roth, I’m still trying to learn new notes ,seems like there’s always something to learn, good tips from you, thanks ,subscribed.

  • @rozagros6784
    @rozagros67842 ай бұрын

    Wow! You’re an amazing teacher! Thank you so much for this great lesson.❤

  • @squidairleo3155
    @squidairleo31552 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips

  • @Mico-Xiyeas
    @Mico-Xiyeas2 ай бұрын

    Fun is the most important even from a neuroplastic learning point of view. Not only do you get exposed more to the thing out of interest, thats a separate benefit, but wven on your first minute youre going to learn more compared to not having fun simply because fun makes it more novel and fun and soaks it in, it makes your brain physically open up more pathways. Emotions in general do but intetesr in fun does most over just discipline

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @markmorgan8416
    @markmorgan84162 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed your video. You popped in to my KZread today and so I checked it out. You have a new subscriber! I've been playing guitar for over 40 years. You are spot on. I'm looking forward to watching more!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Horsecockbadger
    @Horsecockbadger2 ай бұрын

    Currently returnin to learnin guitar 23 yrs later at 33 through a sheer callin bcos i can sing im musical and i love guitars and guitar riffs music and everythin guitar its my life and im learning it this time through a true callin.

  • @michaelbreshears5921
    @michaelbreshears59212 ай бұрын

    Excellent Advice! Nothing is Easy so why not make it fun! 👍😃

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Precisely!! 🎸🙏

  • @megasalexandrosthegreat
    @megasalexandrosthegreat2 ай бұрын

    Man, after 1 year of playing guitar using the FREE justinguitar course I realised that the most important tip I would give to anyone is to HAVE FUN. And now I found you thinking the same. I am so grateful that you said it in your video because that is by far the most important thing when it comes to learning guitar. And still no one believes it. You just won a subscriber:)

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall2 ай бұрын

    Wonderful. I’ll subscribe and share … liked . I’ve played guitar all over the world and I’m 68 years old. I am still learning how to play (PERFECT LEAD GUITAR) before I head out to the spirit in the sky … ❤ love your video. I’m glad I found your channel. I really appreciate the tips and resources you provided. I’ll be watching you. YOUR VERY SMART ‘ EXCELLENT CONTENT AND EDITING.❤

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙏🎸

  • @Kuki_ko
    @Kuki_ko2 ай бұрын

    When i was just about to loose it all your video popped up ❤

  • @harryhole4427
    @harryhole44272 ай бұрын

    This is really very good. Glad to see you used the same guitar as GAS also gets in the way and slows learning down. We are all guilty of it. :) Keep up the good work.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you my friend 😁🙏

  • @impactfulquotes8802
    @impactfulquotes88022 ай бұрын

    I loved the 5th Point I have been playing guitar for 6 years but I am not yet seeing improvements but I am learning soloing now that is the style I wanna master Thank you Bro For Motivating

  • @TheRickRoller1
    @TheRickRoller124 күн бұрын

    I did quit in year one, but then i started again! Agree with everything here. And it shows there are many other things you will learn when you start playing guitar.

  • @emielhasselt2518
    @emielhasselt25182 ай бұрын

    Earned yourself a sub! Very good video: clear explanation, key points are written down, small videocuts to give examples, no sponsorship bashing in our faces.. Really liked it. Also wanted to add a tip for fellow guitar players feeling they stagnate: switch things up! Do something different, out of your comfort zone. I thought I was solely a metal player until I tried some things with blues and fingerpicking style. I also try to sing along every now and then. Not that I can sing, but it trains my brain to play guitar on more of an autopilot and also to sync up my guitar playing with a song better. If you feel like playing guitar but don't feel like practising power chords yet again, just try something you aren't familiar with.. you might accually apreciate some new music aswell!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Awesome advice. Thanks for watching!!

  • @cheapskate8656
    @cheapskate86562 ай бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. Well done.

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! The support means a lot 🙏

  • @DavcollgroTHEMAN
    @DavcollgroTHEMAN2 ай бұрын

    Great advice. Those tips definitely helped keep me invested when I lost motivation in getting better. I'd say I kinda flopped with getting a schedule setup and probably just being realistic with my goals.

  • @stealthycal5029
    @stealthycal50292 ай бұрын

    I have 4 guitars, one of which a friend borrowed (my favorite electric) and never returned...but having them in every corner of my apartment actually makes for a great reminder to practice, especially since always have a habit of tuning them every month

  • @luscario
    @luscario2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips, bro!

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @hillers54
    @hillers542 ай бұрын

    Great tips and very encouraging 🎶🎶🎶

  • @O.R.-Guitar

    @O.R.-Guitar

    2 ай бұрын

    Keep jammin! 🎸

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