5 Things EVERY Guitar Player Should Learn

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Tip 6: Don't get frustrated. Playing guitar takes practice, especially if you are an adult learning to play

I think you missed a couple of key items. 1. How to retrieve a pick from your soundhole.. 2. Where do all the picks go that are not inside your guitar body. 3. Buy picks in bulk then you can ignore items 1 and 2

Something I've learned as an intermediate player (who almost gave up early on), is that learning to play guitar takes time and dedication. There are no short cuts. So many things seem impossible at first, but have faith, keep practicing, and you will be amazed how easy some of those challenging things become. You have to believe it will happen, and stay focused. Give it time, and before you know it, you won't believe how far you've come.

Make sure, not only that your fingers on your left hand is comfortable, but also your wrist! Bending your wrist too much and for long periods of time can lead to pain and joint issues after a while. Stay safe!

Muscle memory in your right hand , lads we got this

It seems these "Essential things EVERY beginner guitar player should learn" posts are fairly popular & typically the same thing over & over. Rarely have I gotten an "Oh that's how you do it" moment or a "OK, so the way dude told me was good for him but not for me." Well, your video made me do that a couple of times, actually for 3 of the topics. I know how important "Ear Training" is, I follow Rick :p I know how to restring because for some reason my dad taught back in the 70s as a kid. However, your strumming, muting, and hand placement were all really good & I gained something from them. I started learning at the end of July 2019 & use multiple online resources, mostly Justin, Marty, and Erich for getting me up to speed, and then a bunch of you pros to learn little tips & tricks even if they are above my current pay grade :) Thanks for this, now I'm gonna go practice using what you just showed me.

I tell my pupils "Your fingers dictate where your thumb goes, not the other way round" - if they focus on good finger placement rather than what they're thumb is doing the thumb tends to put itself in a good position naturally. Also getting them to keep their strumming hand moving and not do the 'stop-start' thing is a must.

Please do an intermediate “how to transcribe video.” I can always find the roots but sometimes I have to say “screw it, your a power chord now!”

If anyone is wondering, the song he plays in the Left Hand Position section is Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Led Zeppelin).

Thanks Rhett, as a 65 year old guy just starting to FINALLY learn to play guitar, this video really helps. I thought this was a good way to 'Self Quarantine'. I love what you are doing. Keep up the great work, and thanks for talking Rick Beato into starting a You Tube channel. I love his videos as well.

Excellent One thing Easier way to start the string wind. Hints: 1. Don’t cut before you wind 2. Needlenose pliers

Tip #6 .... A nice watch to bring out the confidence in you is a must have guitar accessory.

Thanks, Rhett! Just found you yesterday. I'm one of those on and off and on guys. I've had a guitar for years, and have never gotten any good with it. Your tip on less pressure on the frets has helped me immensely. Thank you! 49-year-old beginner.

Thank Rhett! I’m a beginner - step 5 is very difficult for me - but practice makes perfect! You and Beato rock!

I've seen that death grip on the pick with the stiff wrist many times too. I've found the more relaxed I am, the better I play. These are great tips for beginners! I think as beginners and even for experienced guitarists, dedicating a certain amount of time to practice each and every day is important, too. The more you practice, the quicker you learn!👍😎🎸🎶

Generally speaking, I don't go in for acoustic guitars. But thanks to you and Beato, I'm convinced that I want one and I'll have to buy one soon. My wife bought an Alvarez 12 string a few years before she passed away. I lost it in a pawn shop, but now I'm determined to replace it.

Worth noting, if you're going to condition your fretboard you might as well hit the bridge too. Same material

Learning to tune by ear is another good piece of advice. Having a tuning pedal or clip on tuner is nice, but you should be able to tune up if those aren't available to you.

As an adult beginner, these tips are invaluable. Thank you!