The SECRET To Efficient Practicing

In this episode I discuss how to efficiently structure your practice time.
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[TheArtofGuitar]

Guitar brother Rick, I'm in the same boat. I feel like after decades of playing I hit some strange stride during this pandemic, and am practicing like I'm a damn teenager again. I've never felt so free and fluent on the guitar as I do now and I guess it just took a forced shutdown for me to realize the power of my old 6-8 hour practice routines.

[PaddieFunk]

Hair is extra sonic the hedgehog today

[steved]

The center of my music education universe is Rick Beato.

[GwyndolinBingham]

I went to a visual and performing arts school, and you teach what I learnt in my jazz ensembles, music theory classes, advanced theory classes, contemporary music ensembles, guitar classes and orchestra for free. Thank you for making this knowledge more available to everyone

[lawrenceklein]

When he was just learning guitar and getting into the groove of it, about fifteen years old, I asked him if he had a girlfriend yet. He replied; "I did for awhile, dad, but she wanted me to quit guitar and music. So, no, not anymore".
Good move, son.

[vwchad]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You seem like one of those guys that has a wealth of knowledge but is approachable by folks at any level. That’s rare these days. Thank you.

[timharrington]

I've gotten to the point with Everything Music where I just hit the thumbs up before I even watch it. Every video has been valuable and insightful in terms of musical knowledge every time.

[plusmin]

the S E C R E T to practice!!!
Rick: "play scales and arpeggios"

[psneville]

Good structure. Back when hiring guitarists, I tended to get the sense that many practiced technique extensively, but repertoire was limited to learning certain solos and riffs (vs. entire songs plus improv over them), and ear training and chart-reading was not a thing they practiced as much, nor was timing/rhythm work -- very different from hiring pianists, bassists, or percussionists. Really love your focus on ear training especially and understanding exactly what you are hearing and when you are hearing it, without in any way disparaging many players' greater love for how fingers are moving. Thx as always, you are one of the best things about YouTube.

[maplesyrup]

Hey Rick, I don't play (arthritis in fingers) but I really enjoy learning about music and theory through your videos. Thanks!

[Corey_G]

Great Minds Think Alike Sometimes!

**** I just started using a Freeze Pedal and a Looper to practice most of my ideas 💡

Idea 1 - play a chord voicing with Freeze Pedal and play an arpeggio and scale that contains the notes of that chord.
(Experiment with different chord, Scale, and Arpeggio voicings)

2) Use A Looper with a click or drumbeat and practice making phrases over a chord or chords for a predetermined amount of time like “V” to “I”
(Vary which beat the chord change happens etc... )

**** Learn the Notes on Your instrument, as it will help demystify any music theory you try to learn. Understand Enharmonic notes, and the 12 tones.

**** Learn your Major Scales, Then learn how you can relate everything in music theory you learn to them.

Learn how to use them as a tool for figuring out things like intervals, chords, arpeggios, and chord progressions.

**** Learn, Play, and Study Complete Songs by various works multiple skills and can provide lots of enjoyment & challenges.

Learn to tune to recordings, and try to play along in time matching as best as you can note for note. Using a looper to practice multiple layered parts together is a fantastic way to hone skills .... in other words play the rhythm parts under a guitar solo onto a looper .... then practice the solo part over it.
You can even play the parts at slower speeds for studying them better.

**** Always try to practice sound on sound to hear how music harmonizes when you can.

[barrycooke]

I like how you distinguish between the technical mastery of the physical geometry of where the notes are laid out versus musical composition, choosing which notes to play. This is why I like your analysis of the CAGED system, as a simple guide to physical geometry of the guitar, versus your own system of triads & modes, which is compositional, connecting, and is not specific to guitar.

[rw]

This whole time I thought "practice" meant constantly searching for new gear that's better than the gear I have, and don't use, because I'm too busy chasing "that sound".

[andrelgpinheiro]

Rick.. You have made me feel accountable to keeping playing the guitar a few times. Your playing, your lightness towards music and life, your fucking serious studio are just inspirational. Thank you!

[pauldallas]

Your videos on learning the major scale, modes, and arpeggios in the 5 pentatonic positions completely changed the way I practice guitar. Such an awesome concept for us guitar players. My playing has skyrocketed the past few months just by practicing that, and it is now a regular part of my practice routine. You rock, Rick!

[sideshowlol]

If instead of watching Rick’s amazing vids I’d spent the time practicing efficiently, I might be a half-decent player by now. Never mind. If YouTube blows up, I’ll use the newly freed-up time to start on that. No excuses. Thanks Rick! 👍

[tombryantjumpscoach]

I've watched maybe a dozen of your videos over a period of months and I just wanted to say that you are quite an amazing guy. I don't play but I can listen. It seems like you can play anything well.

[kimbartlett]

Hey Rick... since winding up a band, having kids, and exploring classical piano, I've not played guitar in close to 10 years. You channel help inspire me to (literally) dust off the Les Paul, setup my practice area, upgrade some gear and, most importantly, fall in love with the guitar all over again. I've just bought the Beato book, I look forward to deep diving and regaining my chops. Many thanks from down under.

[TheTrollMastah]

That LP special you’re holding.. When I was like 15 I saw the same exact one at a local shop and asked the guy to hold it (because he didn’t take trade-ins) so I went to another shop and sold the first nice guitar I ever got and as soon as I came back he said someone had bought it. Even after he said he was holding it for me. This all happened within an hour and a half.
Never went back, he closed down. Whatever.

[pascaldennis]

Dear Rick, just wanted to offer my heart-felt appreciation for all you do. My compositions, playing and understanding have all improved thanks to your splendid teaching. I'm enjoying the Beato Book & will continue support and promote you & your channel. You're a gem, and a international treasure. Thanks again and keep up the splendid work.