Lee & Pete's Guitar Practice Tips!

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 What We Are Doing Today!
» 0:45 Don't Miss the Blog!
» 0:58 What We'll Be Discussing
» 1:24 Follow Your Inspiration!
» 2:10 Using a Metronome!
» 5:38 Exercises!
» 9:12 Looping!
» 12:23 Listen to the Music!
» 18:14 Find Your Own Voice!
» 21:06 Find Better Players & Jam With People!
» 23:36 Thanks For Watching!
» 24:25 Outro Jam!

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[ToddTheJoker]

Another tip for newbies is to use your Tuner/Tuner pedal to help you figure out all the notes on your fretboard.

[tjukkv]

This may be my favorite video you've done. Please make more like this.

[mothroyale]

I think one of the most valuable things a new guitar player can understand is the importance of learning music theory and how to apply it to the fretboard. Learning the caged system, major and minor triads, what chords are diatonic to both major and minor keys, intervals, etc. perhaps not immediately appealing to a beginner, but such a good way to have an understanding of the fretboard. I can see that Pete has a very good understanding of these things from the choices he makes in improvising. To me it almost seems sometimes that this information is an insider secret, the golden goose of guitar playing. For me it has taken a long times (decades) to get to the point where I am excited to learn this stuff, I feel like I am at the beginning of the journey. Its so incredibly worthwhile.

[OxfordComa]

A lot of the tips focus on lead playing but I can’t emphasise enough how spending time (a lot of time) on rhythm playing will pay dividends. Learn to play full songs from start to finish, focussing on being tight with the rhythm section and articulating each riff/section clearly.

It’s the cornerstone of any band situation and will make you a better lead player as well!

[jorgesxbass]

in all the years that I follow the Andertons store in my humble opinion this was a different video!!! that shows a little of your personality, and it will certainly serve as an excellent example for many who are wanting to start playing, me standing applauding, a "clean" video no effect no distortion etc Congratulations a production grade A for you guys Whew, greetings from Portugal❤🎉
THX....

[tubingforever]

Been following Andertons since 2014-2015 ish. It's insane how good Lee has become! I remember I time where Lee was kinda so-so, but not he plays with this amazing feel and always seems to know what licks to play in a solo. Really inspiring!

[joshjamesuk]

We’re are super lucky to have Pete. Amazing musician and super nice guy.

[xilch]

Love the suggestions and knowledge. Pete really knows his stuff and I'm really glad he's joined Andertons.

[gcvrsa]

I always tell younger musicians that the times in my life when I have progressed the most as a musician in the shortest period of time have been those times when I have been thrown into situations playing with people with whom I have never before played, or in styles to which I do not naturally gravitate. Try not to be afraid of playing with musicians who are "better" than you or more experienced than you. Music is not a competition. I often run into this when I want to play with other musicians, and when they find out I've been gigging with my band for 20 years, they seem to feel that they aren't good enough to play with me. I'm not asking them to play with me because I need them to be at the same level as me, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of sharing my knowledge and experiences with others to help them grow as musicians. Plus, you can always learn something new, even if you are an accomplished or experienced player, especially if you are playing with other musicians substantially younger or older than yourself, because musical tastes and styles change with the decades.

So, yes to all these things! Metronome, looper, backing tracks, play with others, play music you actually like, play in unfamiliar situations, and play often (but if it starts to hurt, stop and take a day or two off to recover and heal). I will also add, use a tuner. Pitch is just as important as time.

[charlesflint]

I like to watch this show nearly every day to get into the mood before playing my guitars; this is a really good one.

[mgdew]

the best bit of advice on this great video is when Pete says listen over the track and think like a Singer. that really resonated with me, its not all about constant runs without pausing, its making the guitar the vocal, with pauses to allow the chords to and melody to play out on its own, its playing the scale notes with phrasing like a singer would sing the lyrics softly, then raise up to a meaningful line etc. great advice Pete

[jimbobmcgee]

I'd like to add something on to this, and that is to listen to your own playing. Whether that be in the moment or recording yourself and analysing it afterwards. It really helps to be aware of what it is you're playing, and not just mindlessly playing .

[manoskf]

Thank you both for this beautiful lesson that even though most of us know, for some strange reason we always forget...

[makinganoise]

I was in your wee shop today, came in for a mic, left with much more, including, bought Son a left handed bass, a very rare thing, he had never seen one before! normally just played a right handed one upside down, your staff very helpful. When buying a new mic, I done a mic shoot out with various, I brought my current e845 in, which is a super cardiod, great mic, but too narrow a cone, when also playing guitar, your guy very good, and I demonstrated the boss vocal floor unit for him!

[hollandjasper]

There is no doubt that Lee’s playing has genuinely improved, I love his playing. Clearly regular noodling with DP works wonders!!

[CornerstoneWorshipTutorials]

Thanks for this Lee and Pete! So helpful.

[nedludd]

God Bless You for this, Pete & Doug. I've come to the end of Book 3 of the Alfred's Basic Guitar Method and sort of don't know what to do next. This has given me ideas - Pentatonics + CAGED + Blues maybe. Brilliant - Happy Easter!

[BillWolfe]

Mr. Pete I saw your video some time ago demonstrating the RC-10R loop station and it was enough for me to get one. It's been an excellent practice/creative tool that keeps it fun and inspiring!

[rien]

Thanks for this! As someone who is lost in learning the guitar, this really helped me understand the purpose of each practice activity and see how they're connected

[KellyRankin-docrock]

I appreciate this. As an intermediate to advanced player, I think back on what I needed to hear early on and a lot of it was here. I think your point of listening to what’s playing and thinking of how to to bring your voice, so to speak, was a cool way to think of it. Also-to not waste time trying to be a certain player that you admire….it’ll never happen! and instead just hope that your love of these fantastic players somehow influences YOUR OWN SOUND.
I just got into a 4 player band and it is incredibly great vs. sitting by myself playing covers to Bluetooth!