Learn Guitar Scales | Most Important Guitar Scales (plus Free Workbook & Learning Tips) Tomas Michaud 2024-10-22 | Learn Guitar Scales | Most Important Guitar Scales (plus Free Workbook & Learning Tips)
12 Bar Blues in E Backing Track Tomas Michaud 2024-06-22 | This is a play-along or backing track for the 12-bar Blues in the key of E. It can be used for improvisation or for playing along to practice the 12-bar blues progression.🎁 Stop guessing what to practice next. Get your Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs
Chord Extensions Explained Simply (C6, C7, Cadd9...) RGS Live #84 Tomas Michaud 2024-06-07 | 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________We had a great live session chatting it up about scales, practicing with a metronome, music theory, memorizing songs and scales, and much more! I had a good time with all of you today! I look forward to seeing you all next time. Remember RGS live is always on the first Thursday of every month. ****For the full replay with timestamps and mentioned links click here **** realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-8400:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:22 Could you explain how the 6ths work within music theory? 7ths and Add9's as well?10:48 How can I know if I need to change the strings on my nylon-string guitar?12:50 Could you demonstrate the tap feature on the metronome?15:35 I find that as I learn new material I forget a lot of what I learned before. Any suggestions?19:13 I find it difficult to memorize a song. Are there any ways to improve my failing memory?22:56 I'm having a difficult time arching my fingers. Any advice?29:06 Please explain the difference between a blues scale and a jazz scales?31:33 Is there any good and bad rhythm?32:10 What is the use of the metronome practice?33:58 My left thumb hurts whenever I play bar chords, am I playing it wrong or need practice?35:11 Speaking of memory, what are the most important scales to memorize?36:42 What about the arch with the pinky finger?
RGS Live #85 Tomas Michaud 2024-06-06 | 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Video description HERE...__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool
How To Memorize Guitar Strings Tomas Michaud 2024-06-04 | It’s important to know the names of the guitar strings so you can tune your instrument, as well as learn the notes on the fretboard. It all starts with the open strings. Once you learn the name of the open strings, there are easy ways to remember the notes from there.🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signupWATCH NEXT:○ Guitar Tips | Notes on the Guitar Fretboard youtu.be/ZQClrHfs_8o○ Choosing the Best Guitar Strings - Beginning Guitar Lesson Series youtu.be/Q0fsLxaq-Kk○ How to Make Your Acoustic Guitar Easier to Play youtu.be/p7OOYR4rXcg○ Guitar Chord Lesson: How To Get Clear Sounding Chords For Beginners youtu.be/cqqVkNoL6wE○ Sore Fingers? | Setup Your Acoustic Guitar For Easier Play (especially bar chords) youtu.be/argURqS734E🎸 Discover the easy path to guitar success! Get your free Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist
The Ultimate Music Hack: Roman Numerals and Chord Progressions (RGS Live #83) Tomas Michaud 2024-05-10 | 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________We got a lot of great questions covered in this extra RGS live Q&A session. Thank you for all coming! We talked about warm-up exercises, roman numeral notation, strumming patterns and much more! ******Here is the link to all the mentioned links as well as questions with timestamps. realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-83__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live Extra Edition!00:56 Can you talk about how Roman numerals work to identify chord progressions?06:33 So the roman number is where the note falls in the order of the scale key?08:38 Is there an easy way to understand the key of your voice for singing the song?10:50 There are so many warm-up exercises, how many and how do I know which ones to use?14:32 What about if I practice 3x a day for like 10 min. at a time, do I warm up each time?16:16 For sore fingers, is it acceptable to wear latex disposable gloves until the pain goes away?18:38 Give us a list of your top 10 beginner friendly songs22:39 So the roman numbers define major and minor chords as well?24:18 How do you get to know the strumming pattern of a song?27:55 How to write songs using a typical common format words/ music/ melody etc32:04 Is your Roman Numeral chart downloadable in its entirety?
Quickly Learning a Song on Guitar - RGS Live #82 Tomas Michaud 2024-05-03 | 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Get the full replay with timestamps and mentioned links here!! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-82 Today's main topic was how to quickly learn a song on guitar. I dove right into a demo of how I go about this process to give you my top tips. Besides this question, we talked about the best ways to use a metronome to practice, how to find the key of a song, and much more! __________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:58 Demonstration - How to quickly memorize a song22:05 Can you go over best practices and usage of metronome, and tempo?37:11 I’m trying to use a pick, and it sounds terrible any advice?40:57 In the Beginner's Journey, you show G—Dsus4—D—Em7—Cadd9. Do I use Dsus4?41:55 I get to the lesson on Changing chords smoothly in G and all hell breaks out, any tips?45:54 Since I'm learning how to use a pick I have noticed they bend, & seem flimsy now.50:10 How do we find those Keys / scales up the neck like toward the body?52:18 Can you please explain the difference between melody & harmony?53:10 Do we have lessons on learning the diatonic in a Key?54:43 How do you play a C flat on guitar when it is written in music?1:01:26 What is the best pick to start with .6 or .60 mm and what brands to start with?
Hand Stretches for Guitar Players - RGS Live #81 Tomas Michaud 2024-04-05 | 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Lots of great topics, but the biggest one we discussed was warm-ups and stretches that you can easily implement in your guitar practice routine. Just adding a few minutes of proper warm-up time before you start playing, can significantly improve your guitar playing. ***Check out this link realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-81 to get access to the full REPLAY of this session including all of the links mentioned AND timestamped questions so you can easily navigate to the topics you want to learn more about. ***The next RGS live session will be on Thursday, May 2nd, at 12pm PDT/ 3pm EDT. Bookmark or add this link to your calendar so you don't miss out on the next live RGS Q&A session! youtube.com/live/EZUYHsulfrU __________________________________ FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS LIVE!01:35 Could you demonstrate some hand stretching techniques you use?16:26 I can't seem to find the "spider" or similar warm ups. Can you help me?20:23 What type of guitar would you recommend for kids under the age of 12?23:23 How do you get reluctant people to sing, who can play all the basic chords and strum?24:18 Should I go back to Beg. Journeys 2 and 3 to sharpen them up even if on level 4?28:21 Is it ok while in Beginners Journey 4 to also be starting with the Barre Chord program?31:41 Where can I find the chord-switching game with exercises?34:42 I have small hands and short fingers and it's difficult forming chords, any suggestions?38:04 I've been learning the Fminor#7 for 3 weeks and I still haven't gotten it yet. Any help?
Is it okay to learn two different styles at once? RGS Live #80 Tomas Michaud 2024-03-08 | 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Thank you for joining me for this month's session of RGS Live! This is a great opportunity for new and also experienced guitarists to answer their most pressing guitar-related questions.We discussed everything from barre chord issues, to adding a drone or pedal tone to your playing, how to use a capo to change key, and much more!If you were unable to make this latest LIVE session, don't FRET! There is a new RGS Live Guitar Q&A every month on the first Thursday of that month. To catch the full replay of this session with timestamped questions AND access to all of my mentioned links for additional help - go here! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-80 It's open to everyone to access, so don't be shy! __________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live02:03 I am interested in learning two different guitar styles, is it okay to learn both of them together?05:41 For the monthly guitar sessions, I try to figure it out by myself- should I watch the lesson first?08:03 To add a drone (pedal tone) to a descending chord progression, what note do I use?14:41 How do I decide in any given song if I should use barre chords or open chords?16:58 If I want to play a fingerstyle song, should I work out the melody first or the chords?20:27 I'm finding that all barre chords are difficult, is there an easier F chord?24:20 Is there an alternate way to play the B chord and others like it?26:46 Where do I go in RGS to learn about the capo and how to use it to change the key?27:52 I would like to learn more about reading the standard notation, do we need to know this?31:19 Is there a way to collaborate with other members on your site Real Guitar Success?36:01 What is the model of Taylor guitar you use in most of your videos?37:23 If my guitar has steel strings, can I change them to nylon?39:58 Are Slash chords where front of slash is the chord/ back side of slash is the new bass note?41:03 Trick to identify and play a minor 7th chord?
Am I too old? RGS Live #79 Tomas Michaud 2024-02-02 | 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Thanks for checking out this RGS Live Guitar Session! We got right into your burning questions, and thank you to all of you who came forward with your guitar questions. It is helpful not only for you, but to everyone who listens in who may be either hesitant to ask, or has never thought about that question themselves . We discussed great topics like what programs to use for guitar song writing, what are folk chords, my suggested warm ups and hand stretches, and much more! To get the full playback with timestamped questions and links mentioned, click here ! - realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-79 Join me next month on Thursday March 7th, to dive into deeper guitar questions. Hope to see you all there! Click on this link ( youtube.com/live/L-M5bcn77iw ) to bookmark the next RGS live session. Be sure and add it to your calendar so you don't miss out on the fun! __________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:01 What's special about a 12-string guitar that I might want it in my guitar collection? 04:13 What software is recommended to transcribe songs, and how do you use it?11:37 I can't seem to build strumming speed, any practice techniques that you may have?19:03 Could you do a little review on some hand stretches and warmup routines?27:15 Do you help me find your template for creating a practice schedule?28:19 For playing fingerstyle hybrid crossover nylon string guitar, what guitar manufacturer?30:03 I like the idea of a thin neck steel string, but with nylon strings maybe?31:24 On playing interlude on America on the acoustic ok to do single note melody or improv?33:22 Explain folk style chord C & D, what makes it that , and what makes it a non folk style?35:10 Where can I find the soloing improvisation lessons in real guitar success?
Beginners Guide to the Palm Muting Technique - RGS Live #78 Tomas Michaud 2024-01-05 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!02:40 Can you discuss or demonstrate good hand positioning for fingerpicking and palm muting?07:05 Do you have any tips on how to accurately pick the bass note?10:11 How can I improve chord switching and timing? Should I just keep on improving the BPM?14:38 Do we have Ear training exercises or lessons in RGS?16:10 How can we or do we use Chord progressions in fingerstyle?17:30 My thumb wants to continue to act like a hitchhiker thumb, is this common or wrong?20:45 I am in your Spanish guitar class, is it important to try to memorize each chord?23:26 Is there a way to make sense of the name of chords? 26:24 Why have I finally started to memorize the guitar neck only after I started learning piano?27:46 Can you recommend a good acoustic amp?29:43 Suppose I'm playing rhythm guitar with a capo, how does the bass player know what to play?32:32 I've been doing your solo course and want to know why pentatonic scales leave out 2 notes?35:41 How do you know which notes are used in a bass run?39:21 Are capos used on electric guitars?40:50 Do we have a soloing or improvising in RGS?__________________________________Hi there, and thanks for stopping by to this RGS Live Guitar Q&A Session. Today we discussed all things guitar and delved into guitar players most burning questions. Some of those topics included bass runs, ear training exercises, hand positions for palm muting and fingerpicking, and much more! ***Here is a link to the full playback which includes all questions with timestamps and all of the mentioned links! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-78Next RGS Live is on Thursday February 1st at 12pm PDT/3pm EDT- Add this link to your calendar to remind yourself of the next Q&A session! youtube.com/live/jimq_dbkpIA I look forward to seeing you all then! __________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool
What scale should you use to improvise? Tomas Michaud 2023-12-09 | How to choose a scale and the differences between the minor, harmonic minor, and minor pentatonic,🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup
Add Life to Your Strumming Patterns - RGS Live #77 Tomas Michaud 2023-12-08 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Hello! Thanks for stopping by this RGS live Guitar Q&A session! We discussed some really important topics such as tips for writing songs, how to play chords up the guitar neck, how to overcome stage fright, and many more. ***To get access to the full REPLAY of this session with timestamps and mentioned links, click here! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-77We will be meeting again next month on Thursday Jan. 4th at 12pm PDT/3 pm EDT, I look forward to seeing you all there! youtube.com/live/c-yokVVjWRw__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:37 For John Denver’s Country Roads how do you strum the D chord w. strum pattern?04:50 What is the best way to learn how to play chords up and down the neck?08:24 Are scale’s important to learn?09:43 Can you use a digital tuner for a ukulele? Is the setting the same for Uke and Guitar?12:22 How do I know which scale to use to improvise over a backing track?16:07 I'm new to RGS. How do I favorite (bookmark) a lesson?16:51 What is the best way to “practice” chord progressions in a practical way?21:01 Can you recommend a good guitar tuner app or online?23:03 Can you explain strumming patterns with a count instead of down-up-down-up?24:46 Any recommendations on how to keep up with the monthly lessons?27:42 How do you overcome stage fright?33:15 Would you explain looping and how it is useful?36:03 Any tips for writing songs?37:46 Every time I play my fingers hurt, is it because my strings are bad quality?39:37 Do you fingerpick or do you use a pick from time to time? 41:26 Is there going to be a continuation of the Spanish Guitar lessons?
Unleash Your Creativity: Arranging Songs for Fingerstyle Guitar - RGS Live #76 Tomas Michaud 2023-11-03 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: realguitarsuccess.com♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: youtube.com/user/tomas6750🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Thank you for joining me for another successful RGS Live Guitar Q&A! We went through some very cool questions right from the start. They included queries such as: how to use a looper pedal, how to arrange songs for fingerstyle guitar, how to count arpeggios, and much more! It was a lot of fun for me, and I hope it was for you to. Be sure to tune in next month, same time, same place, on Thursday December 7th - 12 pm PDT/3 pm EDT - youtube.com/live/DzCOCnjjiTwFor the full replay with included links and time stamps to the questions, click here! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-76__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool02:43 Is there a moveable version of the Flamenco scale?06:10 Are tracks for the course available for download in mp3?07:04 Can I use the thumb instead of index and middle fingers for picking?07:55 What is the best way to learn and use exotic scales?13:32 What is a triad & how do we use them?15:50 Can you go over the difference of the minor & major pentatonic scale please?17:47 Are the pentatonic scales used for chord progressions?18:54 Wondering if there’s a lesson on arranging songs for fingerstyle guitar?25:36 How can I create a lick/riff for a given chord progression?28:57 Please explain the use of looping pedals - How many pedals for a 3-chord song?33:53 Are there single pedals and a group of 2 to 5 available?35:24 Can you also demonstrate a simple song?37:18 How do you count an arpeggio in 4/4 time?43:44 I haven't played in years, where should I start without starting as a beginner?
Song Endings Matter - RGS Live #75 Tomas Michaud 2023-10-06 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/3S9KvVM🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Thanks for checking out the latest RGS Live Guitar Q&A Session! This months topics covered how to end a guitar song and make it sound good, how to avoid pain in your fretting hand, proper hand placement on the guitar, plus much more! To get the full replay with timestamped questions and mentioned links, click here! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-75🎸We will have another live session next month on Thursday November 2nd at 12pm PDT/ 3 pm EDT. If you'd like to join us, bookmark this link and add it to your calendar to remind yourself! 👉 youtube.com/live/DGiMfVM3XIw__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:21 Do you have any tips for endings that make a song sound professional?07:46 I would like to play blues and country. What should I focus on learning?12:26 Are electric guitars easier to play for persons with or advancing arthritis?16:01 I have a hard time relaxing my fretting hand & have pain in my left elbow. Any advice?22:08 For chords in the fretboard area is there a lesson to build strength so chord don't buzz?24:36 Difference between letters, #'s, & roman numerals for a scale or chord progression?29:55 When doing fingerstyle, I have a hard time getting volume on the 5th and 6th strings?32:30 I have had a very tender middle fingertip. any idea on how to keep this from occurring?35:30 What can we do to keep our thumb and fretting hand in the middle of the fretboard?
When Do You No Longer Need Guitar Lessons? RGS Live #74 Tomas Michaud 2023-09-08 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/3S9KvVM🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Thank you for stopping by to join me once more for the latest RGS Live Q&A session. We jumped into one of the pre-submitted questions about my new Beginner Spanish Guitar course that is about to launch. It's coming soon, officially launching on September 19th! I'm excited to share it with you and can't wait to see you join me in my latest and new favorite course!Besides the course launch we also talked about how to strum without getting pain in your wrist, when do you not need a guitar teacher anymore, how to play power chords, and much more!If you couldn't make the latest RGS Live session, you will get another chance to meet us next month on Thursday October 5th 12 pm PDT/ 3 pm EDT. - youtube.com/live/1rGD3trKHng***To get the FULL REPLAY of this RGS Live Q&A with timestamps AND helpful links relating to the questions covered, click here! - realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-74__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:25 When are you going to start the Spanish guitar course?02:58 Is there a time when an instructor is no longer necessary?06:19 Any suggestions for how to strum without getting a stiff wrist?10:10 Is it okay to rest it the guitar on my left leg instead of my right?13:56 Are the first and second strings are to be muted when playing power chords?17:20 Does your course include some music theory?21:47 Do we need a Spanish guitar to take the Spanish guitar course?26:11 Do you have any tips for getting my fingers to change chords fast enough?31:46 When I strum with a pick my ring and 4th fingers fan out, should I keep them tucked?33:04 I found practicing chords in specific keys to be great practice tools, do you agree?37:21 I can't get my thumb behind the fretboard, how do you solve that?
Beautiful, Romantic Spanish Guitar - Easy Chords and Melody Tomas Michaud 2023-08-29 | I'll play some easy Spanish guitar chords and rumba strum, perfect for romantic Spanish music. You can learn how to play this beautiful flamenco guitar style. So if you're looking for a beautiful, romantic guitar to add some Spanish flavor to your day, then this is the perfect choice!🎸 Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA
How to Learn The Guitar Fretboard - RGS Live #73 Tomas Michaud 2023-08-04 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________Download the free notation here: https://_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/3S9KvVM🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Thank you to all who came to the latest RGS Live Session! We talked in depth about a really great question that was pre-submitted to me regarding the ability to play chords using the entire fretboard. They wanted to know whether there was a pattern or shape to the chords that made them easier to learn and move across the fretboard, or if sheer memorization was required. Great question!Besides that topic we dove into a couple more interesting topics about learning strumming patterns.We hope to see you again next month on Thursday September 7th, same time same place (12 pm PDT/ 3 pm PDT). Save this link to your calendar to join in on the fun! youtube.com/live/lByLMvaJlvYFor access to the full replay of this live show with timestamped questions AND get my links mentioned, click on the link below!realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-73__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:48 What's the best way to learn each “position/shape of the triads on the fretboard?25:40 What is a good way to memorize music chords and words in music?29:06 How can I get better at strumming at Spanish guitar and funk?
Discover the Astonishing Spanish Riff in Just 5 Minutes! Tomas Michaud 2023-07-18 | The thumb is important and yet underrated by most guitar players. I wanted to teach you to play something fun that won't take you years of practice to achieve. I am first going to show you a simple version of this Spanish riff, and then if you are ready, I will show you a "next level" version. 🌟 Transform your playing with beautiful, exotic Flamenco guitar! Download your free, beginner-friendly workbook today: realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords
How to Get Bar Finger to Lay Flat? RGS Live #72 Tomas Michaud 2023-07-07 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs__________________________________________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/3S9KvVM🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Hi! Thanks for stopping by our RGS Live Session! I had a great time discussing with you all of your questions and helping to make better guitar players out of you all. We talked about several popular topics such as how to use a capo, some guitar theory such as what is a key and why certain notes are major in a key, about my new Beginner Spanish Guitar class launching soon (tomasmichaud.com/spanish-guitar-prelaunch-signup) and much more!If you missed out on the fun this time around, we will regroup next month on Thursday August 3rd at 12 pm PDT/ 3pm EDT. Bookmark the link to this live session and add it to your calendar! youtube.com/live/6wA6mvBL31oGet the FULL REPLAY of this Live Session with links mentioned here! -- realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-72__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:52 How would you spice up common sing-along songs like Oh Susana, etc.?05:03 What level of proficiency is necessary to mark a practice session complete?09:45 Do you compose song tab books by request for sale?12:39 Is there something we can do to help the stretching of the new strings?14:16 How do we get the barre finger to lay down on the fret board first or with the other fingers?16:59 When we use a humidifier, could it affect the strings in any way?18:16 Can you go over the circle of fifths & how to use it or is this in the RGS school?19:45 What are simple chord progressions VS a more complicated chord progression?22:35 Can you give us an example of how to use a capo & what it does for us?25:10 Why are the 1st, 4th, and 5th note in a key all Majors, why can't it be the 2nd for example?32:10 What is the best all around guitar book that you can recommend?32:47 When will the Flamenco class start?34:27 What is a key?37:36 Do I need to put my fingers on the strings like you, or use the fingering I'm used to?
How To Practice Effectively - RGS Live #71 Tomas Michaud 2023-06-02 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/3S9KvVM🎁 BONUS: Download your free Personalized GUITAR SUCCESS CHECKLIST here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Hello and thanks for joining in and watching another Real Guitar Success live session! One of the biggest issues that my guitar students face is developing a consistent practice routine, and I'm so glad we got to discuss that topic today! I hope my suggestions help you out with your own practice regiment. Other hot topics of discussions were: moveable chords, "baby chords", and how to advance in guitar from beginner and beyond! *** To get the full replay plus access to downloads and links mentioned, click here! ***realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-71We will be going live again next month on Thursday July 6th, 3pm PDT/ 12 pm EDT. Bookmark and save this link to your calendars for next time! youtube.com/live/O2eii2OQmzY__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to Real Guitar Success Live!00:58 I’m looking for some guidance on constructing a good structured practice routine06:50 Please explain “Baby Chords"10:58 Still trying to figure out my practice schedule, so much wonderful stuff available.16:47 How do you go from beginner to intermediate?18:36 What is the fingering for the moveable G chord you were just demonstrating?22:03 I am having trouble switching C to G and back without anchoring my index finger.25:31 What's the difference between playing an acoustic and an electric guitar?27:34 Can you demonstrate the variations of the G chord to spice it up in a progression?
Noob to Pro By Adding This One Thing! [Guitar Tutorial] Tomas Michaud 2023-05-23 | Break free from boring chord progressions! Discover the enchantment of half-diminished chords and how using them can elevate your music. I'll demonstrate the power of these chords in music, which guitar teachers frequently overlook.🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup
How to use the 3-FRET RULE (guitarist’s secret magic sauce) Tomas Michaud 2023-05-16 | This mysterious yet versatile chord, tragically get's often overlooked. Reason being, guitar teachers will skip past diminished chords in lessons so as not to confuse their students.🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup_________________________________Download the free notation here: realguitarsuccess.com/courses/diminished-chords
Diminished vs Half Diminished Chords - uses and differences RGS Live Tomas Michaud 2023-05-05 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________Download the free notation here: https://_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/3S9KvVM♫ FREE PERSONALIZED GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Progress Plan Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Thanks for joining me at our Real Guitar Success Live Q&A session! I'm so glad you stopped by, you are going to learn some valuable guitar tips today! For the list of links mentioned and a FULL replay of this live session with questions timestamps, check out this link! - realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-70Here are some of the burning guitar questions we discussed today:- What's the difference between a diminished chord and a half-diminished chord?-Any tips on playing the F chord?-What can a 1st or 2nd year guitarist do to reduce tension in the fretting hand?Here's a FREE download of some guitar chord exercises to practice Diminished and Half-Diminished chords --- rgs2.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Diminished+and+Half+diminished+v.02+(1).pdfIf you missed your chance to stop by this live session, don't worry! We are back next month, same time, same place on June 1st. youtube.com/live/l1a98J70-XA Bookmark this link or save it to your calendar that day. We start at 12 pm PDT/ 3 pm EDT. See you then!__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:10 What's the difference betw. a diminished chord and a half diminished chord? How used?9:51 How often should a guitar be checked by a luthier to see if it needs adjustment?10:35 Is it true that if one string breaks, you should change all the strings?11:16 Discuss some exercises for changing between open and barre chords12:32 I’ve never played with a pick and can’t get used to one. Any suggestions?14:57 I learn songs by working on 2 measures, then adding the next measure, & so on, is that okay?16:07 Is it okay to go slow when learning to strum?17:36 Is it okay to camp out in the Fingerstyle & the bar chords modules on RGS until complete?18:46 I'm still poking around the cakewalk & learning how to use it, any tips on that?19:54 Any tips on playing the f chord? I’m still struggling!22:12 What can a 1st or 2nd year guitarist do to reduce tension in the fretting hand.25:37 Do we have to be perfect to submit our progress, how does this work please?26:45 I completed the beginner's journey on RGS. I'm not sure where to go from here?
3 Secret Practice Hacks That Will Change Your Life Tomas Michaud 2023-04-11 | Get ready to revolutionize your guitar skills with these little-known but incredibly useful practice strategies! I'll reveal the hidden gems of guitar practice techniques that will take your playing to a whole new level. 🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup
Time Signature Hacks: Count Beats in Any Song (4/4, 3/4, 6/8) Tomas Michaud 2023-04-07 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________Download the free notation here: https://_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/3S9KvVM♫ FREE PERSONALIZED GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Progress Plan Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Thank you for making it to our latest RGS Live Guitar Q&A session!We discussed how to decipher and count the beat in time signatures of 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 time. This is a pretty common source of confusion for beginner guitarists. In addition to this topic, we talked about how to hold your guitar properly, song lessons available for practicing on Real Guitar Success, how to use a metronome to increase the bpm (tempo) when doing guitar exercises, and much more!For the full replay of this RGS Live Guitar Q&A Session helpful links for some guitar topics covered, click on the link below! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-69If you didn't make it this time around, don't worry, we will be here next month on Thursday May 4th at 12 pm PDT/3 pm EDT. Be sure to add this link to your calendar to join in on the fun next time! youtube.com/live/l0RRckwuuMg__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:24 Can you put together some instruction videos on country style playing and country songs.03:03 How to select the correct pick from the myriads of choices?08:36 Could you explain how to play natural harmonics? Can you play natural harmonics on any fret?10:18 What are some beginner fingerstyle songs that we can practice in 4/4 & 3/4 time signatures?13:29 Show how to count in 3/4, 4/4, or 6/8 time w/songs & count while strumming? Also fingerstyle.24:11 Explain what is 8 beat shuffle and 12 beat shuffle when strumming electric guitar style?25:05 How should I hold the guitar to my body? Should I hold it more upright parallel to my body?27:27 I really enjoyed the 'Stand By Me' lesson, are there any more in this style?29:35 What's the difference between Classical Guitar and a Flamenco Guitar?33:56 What would be a good bpm exercise when increasing the bpm?
5 Strumming Tips To Save YEARS of Guitar Practice Tomas Michaud 2023-03-14 | Here are my top 5 tips for learning to strum the guitar that will save you a ton of time! You will easily learn to strum the guitar in no time at all. Check out this video to learn how!🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup_________________________________Download the free strumming exercises here: tomasmichaud.com/5-strumming-tips-to-save-years-of-guitar-practice_________________________________WATCH NEXT: youtube.com/watch?v=L-IPl4xu4cs - How to Read Strumming Notation00:54 Tip # 1 - Grasp With Finesse01:36 Tip # 2 - It's in the Wrist02:09 Tip # 3 - Master the Pendulum03:32 Tip # 4 - The Moment of Truth - Switching Chords05:11 Tip # 5 - Add Motion
SIMPLE TOOL That Will Change Your Guitar Playing Forever Tomas Michaud 2023-03-07 | Take your guitar playing to the next level with the help of a simple practice tool that I just rediscovered. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, this demo will guide you through creating mesmerizing guitar parts that will leave your audience spellbound.🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signupWATCH NEXT: Guitar Mastery - One Secret I Wish I’d Known - youtu.be/W6EsH3BoikA
RGS Live #68 Tomas Michaud 2023-03-03 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chordsLESSONS AT Real Guitar Success. 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgsA variety of great guitar questions were discussed in this live Q&A session. We touched on the following topics:*finding the key of the song by ear*When to use practice sessions in addition to the Beginner's Journey on Real Guitar Success*finger exercises for warming up your hands...AND MORE!*****To get the full replay of this RGS Live, including questions with timestamps plus all the HELPFUL LINKS mentioned, check out the link below!***** realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-68-qaMY BLOG: tomasmichaud.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750FREE GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist01:33 I seem to have reached a barrier using the chromatic scale and a metronome, any tips?04:22 Should I learn riffs/licks that don't fit in with my style of playing? Use my own riffs?07:51 Are there any tips/tricks to suggest for someone who jams with a nylon string guitar?10:57 How do I play with someone playing in A minor with their capo on the 3rd fret? Capo too?14:23 Can you deliver a 10 min. practice session to use daily to help improve playing skills?16:58 In finger style playing, 4/4 time, is one pattern equal to a single beat?18:49 When should I use Daily Practice Sessions, in addition to the Beginner's Journey?20:13 How do you find out what key your voice is and where to place capo based on singing key?23:36 How do you learn a new melody of a song vs merely playing notes/chords?26:43 I do finger exercises plus warming my hand with warm water before I start. Any other advice?29:04 I'm learning beginner ear training, should I practice intervals in c major key or other scales?31:42 How to find out the key of a song by ear?32:57 I have an issue practicing techniques and accurately learning new songs, any advice?34:28 I'm playing notes instead of making music, how about some hints on loosening up?36:20 When do you use Folk C or Cadd9?41:55 How long to develop a decent ear in spotting intervals to copy melodies into the guitar?
Learning Guitar Just Got Easier - The Beginners Journey Tomas Michaud 2023-02-28 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_________________________________Download the free notation here: https://_________________________________♫ LEARN GUITAR Easily Here: http://bit.ly/3YJxxAA♫ Get FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons for Adults Here: tomasmichaud.com/signup-beginner-guitar-adults♫ SUBSCRIBE For More Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/3S9KvVM♫ FREE PERSONALIZED GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Progress Plan Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist__________________________________Video description HERE...__________________________________FOLLOW RGS - FACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschool
How To Play Em7 Chord On Guitar (Correctly) Tomas Michaud 2023-02-14 | Here are three versions of the Em7 chord. First, a very simple version, then a very common version, and then the last version, which will give you a much fuller sound. At the very end of this video, I show you a common mistake and how to fix it.🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signupWATCH NEXT: Guitar Chord Switching Game - Here is a great way to practice switching chords more smoothly. - youtu.be/IBBJtMOX
How To Play D/F# On Guitar Tomas Michaud 2023-02-08 | I show you three different versions of playing this chord, depending on whether you are playing fingerstyle guitar, strumming the guitar, or whatever feels most comfortable for you!🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup
How To Use A Looper for Guitar Practice - RGS Live Q & A #67 Tomas Michaud 2023-02-03 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chordsLESSONS AT Real Guitar Success. 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs________________________________I was asked by one of my RGS Live guests last time, to show how to use a looper, and I promised I would at the next session. So here we are! I hope you enjoy my demonstration on using this fun and highly useful guitar improvisation tool.Besides the fun time had with the looper, we dove into some great guitar topics such as:*explaining more about add9chords*what are slash chords*the difference between a 7th chord and a Major 7th chord...AND MORE!Here's the model of guitar I used in this video: Gretsch G5420TG-59 - Vintage Orangesweetwater.com/store/detail/G5420TG59VOR--gretsch-g5420tg-59-sweetwater-exclusive-vintage-orange*****To get the full replay of this RGS Live, including all the extra links mentioned, check out the link below!*****realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-67LINKS MENTIONED: * To be able to move around the guitar easily you must learn where the notes are and how the fretboard is organized. I use pattern recognition in this course to shave many hours off what it takes to memorize by rote. realguitarsuccess.com/courses/learning-the-fretboardMY BLOG: tomasmichaud.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750FREE GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist00:00 How to use a looper for practicing guitar!07:01 What looper model is that?08:54 Isn’t the 5th chord in the key of A minor, E minor and not E major?14:07 Is anchoring my right pinky by the sound hole while learning to finger pick ok?15:25 What's the difference between a 7th chord and a major 7th chord?19:46 Where should I start to play chords anywhere on the fretboard?24:16 Can you put together some instruction videos on country style playing?25:44 How hard should you press on the strings?28:27 Can you show how to keep time with a metronome or at least practice with it?32:26 What Gretsch Guitar model do you play?32:48 Can you explain chords that are add9?35:23 What pentatonic goes with C major key?36:25 Do your music theory lessons in RGS explain more about add chords?40:26 Do you have advice buying a high end guitar like Martin?43:11 I recently watched your program on slash chords, can you explain it a little?47:31 Are you going to add on anymore advanced courses after the beginners course?
The Chord That Made The Eagles Famous Tomas Michaud 2023-01-31 | After hours of listening, I found something I didn't expect. Many of the Eagles' hit songs have something in common. In this short video, I'm going to show you what it is and how it can help you become a better guitar player.🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signupWATCH NEXT: Amazing SLASH CHORDS (no more boring guitar) youtu.be/PEuHMxqxdPY
How To Play G Chord In Drop D Tomas Michaud 2023-01-24 | Not sure what Drop D tuning is? It's done by adjusting your 6th string on your guitar, the E string, down to D. To learn how we use this to play the G chord in 3 ways, check out this video!🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup
Harnessing the Power of Chord Patterns Tomas Michaud 2023-01-20 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs___________________________In this video, I'm going to show you how to learn guitar faster and more efficiently by practicing common chord progressions instead of learning many individual chords. By practicing progressions, you can immediately apply what you learn to songs. This will make learning songs much faster and easier. We covered a range of topics from what guitar strings I recommend, to dealing with buzzing strings, to changing chords without losing the strumming pattern! I had a great time, and I can't wait to see you all here for next months regular RGS Live Session.***To see the full replay with timestamps and links mentioned, click on the link below. *** realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-special-edition-jan-2023-2MY BLOG: tomasmichaud.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750FREE GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist00:00 Welcome00:40 Learn Chord Patterns Over Individual Chords04:34 What is a good exercise to prevent buzzing on add9 & add11 chords?10:33 What is your recommendation for developing a deficient area of guitar skill?15:54 Awhile back you made mention of doing as session about loopers?17:27 I just bought a new Yamaha guitar, any recommendations for strings?21:59 How can I play my Fender more comfortably from a motorized wheelchair?23:14 Is it hard to change chords on the 3rd beat of a bar and keep the strumming pattern?28:21 What is the name of the b minor fingerpicking exercises from earlier?
5 Iconic RIFFS Every Beginner Should Know Tomas Michaud 2023-01-10 | Here are 5 hand selected riffs that are easy to learn, recognizable and sound good. And they're definitely impressive. Practicing these riffs will strengthen your fingers, improve your dexterity and help with coordination. Oh… and did I mention? They’re heck of FUN!🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup **WATCH NEXT**To be able to play more than just a few riffs, start your practice with a warm up.The Perfect Scale For Your Warm Up - youtu.be/uJNv1nlxmZ0If you find these riffs challenging, try this one for starters.How To Play Peter Gunn On Guitar | One String Riffs - youtu.be/4FAGZeCKAV8Difficulty changing chords in time? Help is on the way.Best Kept Secret to Switch Chords Quickly And Easily - youtu.be/IQKirS-CyZQWORK WITH ME AT Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs
How To Use A Thumb Pick on Guitar Tomas Michaud 2023-01-06 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chords🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs________________________This week we discuss my personal thoughts and preferences on thumb picks, and I'll show you how to use a thumb pick on guitar. This is a useful tool that can make playing guitar simpler and easier.If you're new to guitar and don't know how to use a thumb pick, then this video is for you! By the end of this video, you'll be able to use a thumb pick on guitar like a pro. Then I answer questions such as "what's the difference between a bar chord and a power chord?", "when should I use left-hand muting over palm muting?", "what's the 3 most used fingerstyle patterns to use?", and much more!Join us next time, we have a live Q&A every month on the first Thursday of the month! Next RGS Live Session will be on Thursday Feb. 2nd at 12 pm PST/ 3 pm EST. See you soon!If you'd like to check out the full replay of this RGS Live session with links, timestamps, and more, click here! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-66 _________________________MY BLOG: tomasmichaud.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750FREE GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!00:41 What advice and recommendations on thumb picks do you have?09:20 Should I tune my guitar down a 1/2 step to play/sing with a song out of my range?10:46 Why and when would I prefer to use left-hand muting over palm muting?12:36 Any advice/recommendations for left-handed people to learn to play guitar?14:01 In the Circle of 5ths what are the 7th chords considered - major or minor?14:54 What words of encouragement to stick with challenges with guitar?16:58 What are the 3 most used finger style patterns to focus on?21:05 Do you know of a trusted online program designed for guitar ear training?24:02 What is the difference between bar chord and power chord?25:37 Can you talk a little about triads? Their shapes?29:54 Should a second year student necessarily learn bar chords?
RGS Live #65 - Fingerpicking Tips & Counting Tomas Michaud 2022-12-02 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chordsThis week we discuss: Fingerpicking tips, how to count time for strumming and fingerstyle, how to jam to a song you don't know except knowing what key the song is in, and many more! , Join us next time, we have a live Q&A every month on the first Thursday of the month.If you'd like to check out the full replay of this RGS Live session with links, timestamps, and more, click here! realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-65My Electric Guitars And Amp:- Supro Delta King 10 Tube Amp - smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08T9Y1K85- Fender Player Stratocaster HSS Guitar - Gretsch G5420TG-59 Hollow body Electric Guitar LINKS MENTIONED:-MEMBER-realguitarsuccess.com/courses/1st-fingerstyle-adventure - Need help with Fingerpicking? Check out my many Fingerstyle Adventure courses, start with this one first!realguitarsuccess.com/courses/bar-chords-for-everyone -For help with Power Chords, check out this course!realguitarsuccess.com/courses/beginners-journey-1st-adventure - If you are looking for a great online course for beginners, than this is the course for you to get that extra help and support you need.-NON-MEMBER-Try out this online tool for finding the key to any song.getsongkey.com/tools/keyfinderThis website shows the BPM (tempo) and key of popular songs.songbpm.com For more examples of both minor and major pentatonic scales for use in jam sessions, check out these links:tomasmichaud.com/g-major-pentatonic-scale-guitartomasmichaud.com/a-minor-pentatonicIf you are looking for help with fingerpicking, these exercise will greatly improve your fingerpicking skills.tomasmichaud.com/best-fingerpicking-exercises-warmupHere are some helpful tips for how to practice the guitar when you can't play due to traveling or injury.tomasmichaud.com/practice-guitar-without-guitarIt's important to choose a guitar instructor that knows how to teach as well as play. Here are guidelines along with a checklist to help you navigate these rocky waters.tomasmichaud.com/find-good-guitar-instructorLESSONS AT Real Guitar Success. 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgsMY BLOG: tomasmichaud.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750FREE GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist00:00 Start02:21 Do you have more exercises on alternate picking and cross picking?03:11 Is there a software out there that can listen to a song & tell us the key?5:00 To jam to an unknown song in a known key do you play a pentatonic scale over it?8:07 Is there any way to get a complete list of these 3 finger "baby chords''?10:35 How do you count time (ie:4/4 etc) per measure playing fingerstyle?12:03 I would appreciate a few tips on fingerpicking.12:15 What do you think of plastic finger clips? 21:18 What are you using for an amp and/or pedals for your new guitar?24:21 Can you give a quick example of strumming and fingerstyle counting method?27:05 Is it normal to feel like you are getting worse before you start making progress again?29:12 What is your pick brand recommendation?31:18 Is there a way or order to learn power chords?34:31 What does distortion sound like? 35:48 What's the longest you've stopped playing due to injury?38:13 Is your course generic or tailored to individual students?40:05 How do you stop jumping from song to song before learning it right through?43:09 What is a telecaster a good first electric guitar?45:06 Is there a light weight electric guitar?46:40 If you use spider exercises to warm up, is there an order for your fingers?49:18 Does my learning the bass help or hurt my guitar journey?51:27 Are you adding a segment that takes off where Beginner's Journey leaves off?52:36 Can you give an example of using the key of C in a solo?55:21 How do you count this strum pattern?56:29 How do you play the offbeat for example in 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley?57:24 Can you explain 'call and response' playing a blues riff?59:19 How do we pluck an adjacent string when less fingers are closer to the 12th fret1:00:56 Maybe sometime teach us how to use a looper?
Changing Keys On Guitar Made EASY + Q & A Tomas Michaud 2022-11-04 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chordsLearn how to quickly and easily change the key of a song to fit your voice.Then I answer questions about using a pick to strum effectively, pentatonic scales, transitioning between chords, and much more! For the full replay with time stamps check out this link: realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-64RGS Live Sessions are held every first Thursday of the month at 12 pm Pacific/ 3 pm EasternSubscribe to my YouTube Channel linked below, and be sure to also sign up to my email list so you can get RGS Live Q&A reminders as well as helpful guitar tips delivered to your inbox every Tuesday! Click here to join my email list (signup is at bottom of page) - tomasmichaud.com/meet-tomasLinks Mentioned (Public):1- Get Your Copy of the Key Change Chord Chart! - tomasmichaud.com/how-to-transpose-guitar2- Pentatonic Scale Lesson - tomasmichaud.com/g-major-pentatonic-scale-guitar3- F Bar Chord Lesson - tomasmichaud.com/f-chord-guitar-easy Links Mentioned (RGS Member Only): 1- Need Additional Bar Chord Help? Check Out My Course! - realguitarsuccess.com/courses/bar-chords-for-everyone 2- Improve Your Guitar Improvisation Skills With This Course - realguitarsuccess.com/courses/improvisation-fasttrack-101LESSONS AT Real Guitar Success. 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgsMY BLOG: tomasmichaud.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750FREE GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist00:00 Intro Topic- How to change keys to a song15:52 What is the circle of fifths and how do you use it?20:48 Why is the pentatonic scale used so much in solos and improv?22:27 Do you have any tips for writing a guitar solo?26:58 What can you play to transition between chords besides bass runs?28:14 Can you get an online course designed for one's own goals?29:36 Is there a shelf life for guitar strings?30:39 How to stop the string from ringing when I lift my finger off it?32:37 Any tips or exercises to get proficient at strumming with pick?36:05 How do you crescendo with guitars?38:09 When should I try a stiffer pick, my strum is too choppy.44:50 Is the chart the same thing as the circle of 5ths?45:01 Do you have a suggestion for someone with fat fingers to play F bar chord?46:34 My amp amplifies my chord finger errors, should I plug in more often?48:17 Are a phrase and a solo the same thing?48:53 What is a pentatonic scale and how different from major/minor scale? 50:27 How does one create a phrase to create a solo?52:00 Can we use the pentatonic scale with fingerpicking?52:34 I will be enrolling in RGS, and I want to pay without receiving 2 weeks free.53:18 Do you know how to play monster mash for Halloween?
Guitar Mastery - One Secret I Wish I’d Known Tomas Michaud 2022-10-12 | 90% of guitar players prevent themselves from achieving their guitar playing goals because they neglect this one simple thing. You don't have to be one of them.WATCH NEXT: 10 Minute Guitar Practice | Does it really work? - youtu.be/wjBtRSMvXTc🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup
RGS Live #63 Q & A | How to Find Chords And Lyrics Tomas Michaud 2022-10-06 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chordsThank you to all of you who joined in on our monthly Real Guitar Success Q&A session. I had some amazing questions posed to me where we covered everything from tips for practicing with more advanced musicians, to fingerpicking exercises I recommend, simple songs to practice barre chords, and many more! To see the RGS Live Replay with included questions and timestamps so you can jump to the sections that most interest you, click on this link here! - realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-63If you were unable to join us this time around, we'd love to see you for next months session on November 3rd, 2022 3 pm PDT/ 12 pm EDT - click the link below to join in on the fun! youtu.be/UPcE5fzkFygLinks Mentioned: - How to Find Backing Tracks For Guitar - tomasmichaud.com/find-backing-tracks-guitar- Best Fingerpicking Exercises for Warm-Up - tomasmichaud.com/best-fingerpicking-exercises-warmup**** Looking for more complete step-by-step instruction on fingerstyle? Check out my Fingerstyle Adventure course at Real Guitar Success. 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs ****Member Links: - Bar Chords for Everyone - realguitarsuccess.com/courses/bar-chords-for-everyone-1st Fingerstyle Adventure - realguitarsuccess.com/courses/1st-fingerstyle-adventure ******** Grab your free 14-day 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs_______________________Trial to Real Guitar Success for help with Bar Chords, Fingerpicking, and much more! realguitarsuccess.com *********MY BLOG: tomasmichaud.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750FREE GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist00:00 Intro01:13 Where can we get chords and lyrics to learn songs from multiple genres? 05:08 I want to get back into guitar, but I’m not sure where to start- any suggestions?06:27 What are good exercises to use and continue to improve on Barre chords?09:27 What are common chord progression to use with barre chords?11:59 What are simple songs that use barre chords that we can use?14:05 What are good fingerpicking exercises to try & can we fingerpick barre chords?19:42 Can you work on picking with the rounded edges of the pick?21:01 Does the position of guitar on lap makes it easier or harder to learn barre chords?22:38 How do we start practicing with people that may be more advanced than we are?26:16 Can you explain a little more on using drumming tracks in relation to previous question?29:54 I'm 74 yr old, new to guitar, and homebound -can you recommend how to learn guitar?
In a GUITAR RUT? Try This... Tomas Michaud 2022-09-27 | Do you feel stuck on the guitar? We've all been there. I'll show you how to break through and make you feel excited to practice and play the guitar again.🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signupWATCH NEXT- How I Stay Motivated | Guitar Tips - youtu.be/YrjdusalmQ4
The unexpected Blues Lesson Jimi Hendrix taught me Tomas Michaud 2022-09-20 | I'll share my revelation and how you can use it right away to play blues on guitar.🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup------------------JAM TRACK: youtu.be/RjlekaEXg3k - Slow 12-Bar Blues Backing Track In A
RGS Live #62 Q & A Tomas Michaud 2022-09-02 | Get the Coolest Sounding Spanish/Flamenco Guitar Chords And Progressions Workbook for free at realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chordsThanks to all of you who stopped by for this session of RGS Live Q&A. We had a lot of fun and there were some very good guitar questions posed! We learned about finding the key to a song, how to get better at memorizing songs, some of my favorite guitar accessories I recommend using, and more! If you'd like to see the full video replay plus the full timestamped questions, check out this link - realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-62Be sure to check out next month's RGS Live #63, it will be on Thursday, October 6th at 12pm PDT/ 3pm EDT. Add it to your calendar today! See you then! youtu.be/SMPpvqGxkf8*********************************************************************************************LESSONS AT Real Guitar Success. 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs***********************************************************************************************Links Mentioned:Yamaha LL6 ARE Original Jumbo – Natural $569 - sweetwater.com/store/detail/LL6R--yamaha-ll6-are-original-jumbo-naturalYamaha AC1R Concert Cutaway $679 - sweetwater.com/store/detail/AC1RVN--yamaha-ac1r-concert-cutaway-vintage-naturalYamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought $679 -sweetwater.com/store/detail/FGTAVT--yamaha-fg-ta-transacoustic-dreadnought-vintage-tintRGS Live #18 | How to Find the “Key” – Real Guitar Lessons by Tomas Michaud - tomasmichaud.com/rgs-live-18Guitar Capos Explained – Real Guitar Lessons by Tomas Michaud - tomasmichaud.com/use-capo-change-keys**Links Mentioned (MEMBERS ONLY):Find the Key of a Song - realguitarsuccess.com/courses/guitar-theory/lessons/find-the-key-of-a-songChanging Keys (& Capo Magic) | Real Guitar Success - realguitarsuccess.com/courses/basics-using-capoMY BLOG: tomasmichaud.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750FREE GUITAR CHECKLIST: Take the quiz and download your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!01:58 How do I combine melody and chords to make a finger-style solo?04:48 Please demonstrate a recommended bluegrass and a folk-style strumming pattern.06:20 What do you recommend for an acoustic full-sounding guitar in the $600 - $800 range?10:05 When I change a string it takes a few days to stay in tune. Is there a way to reduce this time?11:42 What are some guitar accessories you would recommend for your students?16:12 When playing a lead using a scale do you start (1st note) on the low string i.e.: 6th 5th 4th?19:21 Do performers have ALL their songs memorized?22:44 Is there a particular type or brand of strings that would be easier on my fingers? 24:10 How do we use and make chord progressions with power chords?25:31 How do we find the key in a song, is there a certain place in a song to listen for?27:07 When practicing should we work on just one song until complete, or is that unwise? 28:18 How many minutes should we work on each song?29:20 Which should we do 1st: work on technique or practice a song?30:16 Do you have a particular recommendation for an acoustic guitar pickup? 32:29 Please talk to us about playing when standing. are there best practices or any hints or tips?35:18 Should I go occasionally back to strum and bar lessons in RGS to not lose progress?38:11 How do I stay disciplined to focus on more technique?42:11 How do I keep my strumming hand from being choppy when I look at my fretting hand?44:04 Should I change to a heavier string or stay on the EJ45's? What would be the benefit?46:26 Should you find out the tempo of a song practice at that speed or slower to start?48:56 Why is your little finger bent?50:08 How long should I stay on a lesson before I move on to the next lesson?53:43 Are the beats for electronic guitars and normal guitars the same? 56:06 Is playing along with songs on YouTube productive practice or am I just noodling?57:21 Is there a specific website we could learn more guitar from you?
Slow 12 Bar Blues Backing Track In A (Red House) Tomas Michaud 2022-08-25 | Backing track in the style of Red House by Jimi Hendrix. This is a standard 12-bar pattern in the key of A. I recommend using the A minor pentatonic scale to jam over the changes.If you'd like more help with soloing check out this video: 3 Easy Steps to Improvising on Guitar for Beginners - youtu.be/Ch03qDyN3rk 🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signup
How To Find A Chord Progression For A Melody Step By Step Tomas Michaud 2022-08-16 | If you have ever struggled with finding which chords go with a melody or song that you want to play, then this is the perfect guitar chord lesson for you! 🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signupWATCH NEXT:○ Making Sense of Chords - Theory For Beginners - youtu.be/HA7b1khqJcg
Romantic Spanish Guitar Improv Backing Track Tomas Michaud 2022-08-11 | Here is a great Spanish guitar backing track for you to practice your Spanish guitar improvisation with! Best of luck! 💃 Discover the secrets of Flamenco guitar effortlessly! Get my new, free workbook here: realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chordsFor a Spanish guitar improv lesson to use this backing track with, check out my blog article at tomasmichaud.com/easy-and-fun-spanish-guitar-improvisation-for-beginners
Learn Spanish Guitar Improvisation (Beginner approved) Tomas Michaud 2022-08-09 | Learn Spanish guitar improvisation. First, learn a cool scale and a couple of new licks! Then, have fun improvising. I'll give you easy-to-follow examples and a backing track to practice with.💃 Discover the secrets of Flamenco guitar effortlessly! Get my new, free workbook here: realguitarsuccess.com/flamenco-chordsWATCH NEXT:Spanish Guitar Song Tutorial: Easy and Super Fun - youtu.be/vfdbs5OevQcFor extra IMPROVISATION help: tomasmichaud.com/easy-and-fun-spanish-guitar-improvisation-for-beginnersHere is the BACKING TRACK for you to try this out for yourself! - youtu.be/REgVz653eTY
RGS Live #61 Q & A Tomas Michaud 2022-08-05 | SPANISH GUITAR For Beginners & Beyond - 14 days FREE: realguitarsuccess.com/signup-spanish-guitar-beginners Hi there, and I want to extend a big thank you to all of you who joined me for another fantastic session of Real Guitar Success (RGS) Live! We covered a wide range of interesting topics, that I always find a lot of fun as it puts me back in the shoes of being a beginner guitar student again! I love being able to help you all along your guitar learning journey.We talked about everything from how to properly use a capo, to how to find the key of a song, to what guitar strings I recommend, and more! Check out the whole video, and there are timestamps for each question as well.If you missed this week's live session, don't worry! We do this every month on the first Thursday of the month. **The next RGS Live is scheduled for Thursday, September 1st at 12 pm PDT/3 pm EDT. You can find that live session at this link - youtu.be/cDWDrXHSuGk **Here is a link to this RGS Live Session with all of the detailed questions with timestamps. realguitarsuccess.com/learn/rgs-live-61Links Mentioned:amazon.com/DAddario-EJ16-3D-Phosphor-Acoustic-Strings/dp/B000EEJ8CS/ref=sr_1_5?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrArAe7Guojxt1yQHdGYwM7T8RmRbsKAsIIhGPFopEGJ1B5xJNptaX4BoC9CYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=583259943326&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031977&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12364545530645471574&hvtargid=kwd-314559202542&hydadcr=29621_12008850&keywords=daddario%2Bstrings&qid=1659639617&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-5&th=1amazon.com/DAddario-EJ16-3D-Phosphor-Acoustic-Strings/dp/B000EEJ8CS/ref=sr_1_5?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrArAe7Guojxt1yQHdGYwM7T8RmRbsKAsIIhGPFopEGJ1B5xJNptaX4BoC9CYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=583259943326&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031977&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12364545530645471574&hvtargid=kwd-314559202542&hydadcr=29621_12008850&keywords=daddario%2Bstrings&qid=1659639617&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-5&th=1tomasmichaud.com/strumming-thumb-index-fingertomasmichaud.com/bar-chords-sucktomasmichaud.com/easy-spanish-guitar-songtomasmichaud.com/use-capo-change-keystomasmichaud.com/rgs-live-18tomasmichaud.com/best-guitar-strummingtomasmichaud.com/super-finger-exercises-guitarMember Links: realguitarsuccess.com/courses/basics-using-caporealguitarsuccess.com/courses/bar-chords-for-everyonerealguitarsuccess.com/courses/guitar-theory/lessons/find-the-key-of-a-songFREE GUITAR LEARNING CHECKLIST:Access your free Personalized Guitar Success Checklist here: tomasmichaud.com/checklist = = =MORE LESSONS & TIPS: tomasmichaud.comREAL GUITAR LESSONS: realguitarsuccess.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/realguitarschoolSUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/tomas6750Ready to go for a real guitar adventure? 🚀 Improve on guitar 10x faster in 10 min. a day (and have more fun) http://bit.ly/ytdesc2rgs GO FOR IT!My Guitars:Yamaha LL16D ARE Original Jumbo - NaturalYamaha ACR5 (currently my favorite acoustic)Flamenca Negra handmade by Lester DeVoe http://www.devoeguitars.comChinese Beauty Classical handmade by ? (it’s a bit of a story)Blonde Flamenco handmade by Jeff Sigurdson - sigurdsonguitars.comMy Favorite Guitar Gear and Other Useful Stuff: tomasmichaud.com/favorite-guitar-stuff00:00 Welcome to RGS Live!02:17 If I know the chords and can sing the song, how do i find the melody notes?03:26 Is it a mistake not to learn to strum with a pick?05:46 Do I really need to learn barre chords since there are so many workarounds?08:08 What strings do you recommend for playing Old School/Delta Blues on Acoustic Guitar?09:49 Any suggestions for some nice acoustic strings?16:04 Do you have suggestions for playing Iron Maiden on nylon strings?17:50 Do you have any simple pieces for beginners on Spanish Guitar with tabs?18:50 What are some things we can use to improvise when using the pentatonic scale?21:35 What is a Motif, and how is it used in guitar playing? 22:26 Where in Real Guitar Success do you teach someone how to write songs?23:15 Is there a lesson about the Capo, how to use it and what it means when we move it up the fretboard?30:58 Some guitarists use artificial nails, do you?32:01 How can I get better at strumming?35:21 When playing bar chords, is the trigger thumb a concern?36:23 What is on your arm? 38:11 Can you suggest a beginner book for acoustic guitar? 38:51 Do you have a favorite key or do you play in all keys? 39:37 How important are guitar finger exercises? 41:20 When playing barre chords I get dead and buzzing strings, should I change strings?42:35 Is using the thumb to reach over the neck to play a low E good to learn? 44:19 Does my posture affect my finger and wrist soreness?
Classic Acoustic Guitar Blues Lick Tutorial Easy but Sounds Awesome Tomas Michaud 2022-07-26 | I demonstrate and teach a traditional blues lick that legends of the music like Muddy Waters, Jimmy Hendrix, and Gary Clark Jr. have used. Muddy Waters originally called this lick the Catfish Blues. I'll divide this into 3 levels, so anyone can learn to play it. 🚀 Want to unlock jaw-dropping guitar skills with proven, clear, and practical advice? Get my weekly Guitar Nuggets: tomasmichaud.com/guitar-nuggets-signupWATCH NEXT:○Acoustic Blues Scale | Fun Easy Beginner Guitar 1 of 3 - youtu.be/v8JK8nkJgY8
