How to Slap, Tap and Pop on Acoustic Guitar with Justin King

Justin King has incredible percussive techniques he uses in his acoustic music. He came by the Guitar World studio to give a lesson on how to get started with slapping, tapping, popping, flamenco strumming, and more! Check it out!

[transtremm]

This guy is an amazing player, but this video is a very poor instructional lesson

[jaredmutia]

didn't really learned a thing in this video but it's great to watch you play...

[taahirm]

Ur not a good teacher..but an amazing player..

[panamafred]

Call me a contrarian to many of the comments here, but as a rank beginner I actually got a lot out of this video. I watched it all the way through four times then slowed it to half speed and watched and watched and watched. No, Justin didn't spoon feed us here but I could easily see the end goal of what a tremendous amount of wood shedding can yield. I really don't like to be held by the hand. But wait there's more -- by not breaking it all down to its minutest details, there is room for us students to perhaps create something new. For me, this is a successful video. Thanks!

[davidboraman]

Wow. That sounds amazing. Will I be able to do that, hell no, but I will definitely practice and then go back to Smoke on the water.

[rockfish]

I didn't learn how to.do it but wasn't upset cause you are amazing

[_lr]

I listen to this guitarist called MIYAVI, this reminds me of his old songs. It's really good

[topnewsdaily]

Great video of you know a little Basic - best idea i got- keep the position ready

[andytraiger]

I love those snap tap n' pop rice crispy commercials!

[tonysam]

Learned nothing but was great to watch👍👍👏

[medaphysicsrepository]

holy shit, justin king is still alive...

[xmigqkv]

At this point im not even here to have a guitar lesson. I just like seeing this dude play

[johnbifulco]

Damn did you just get your L.R. Baggs pup? The lettering on my wore off years ago, i wish it was more permanent. Great lesson.

[imanoljesusdelpozo]

I find this video very useful, I don't get why people are saying it isn't instructional, if you want to learn these songs then search for tabs, but this video is about the slap, tap and pop. If you are still not good at these techniques after watching the video it isn't because the video is bad, but rather because you haven't practiced enough.

[camgalloway]

I mainly want to know how to make hammer ons/offs so loud in slapping. Much like in Josh Garrels's song Freedom.

[Peters]

This WOULD have been a great file with a great Justinguitarist in slow showings .. BUT not unfortunately! With all respect to Your great level Justin! Peters Övik Sweden

[jdynnmt]

what do tou call the thing he does on the first before slapping the guitar? Like the reverse slide i dunno if that's the name.

[isaiahdanielrockaguilar]

Sir, thanks for the vid. What is you tuning here
?

[allanvidal]

that technique it's only with metal strings, right?

[HARIZtoteles]

i ask...whats the open string setting, ? thanks 4 lessons