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[namni]

Marty screwing up Smoke on the Water is all the push i needed today

[waltenw]

Simply Guitar running ads on Marty’s videos is like a high school team handing out flyers for their game in front of an NFL stadium

[MostSimple]

I’m in between the two. I’d call myself a Begintermediate

[RedLion]

Would love to see one of these for intermediate vs advanced.

[amelie-]

some of this stuff looks insane and undoable to me and i constantly have to remind myself that three months ago i thought the same thing about the g chord and now i can transition to it pretty much effortlessly

[seanmackay]

Heyyy Marty... I know you've gotten a boatload of comments similar to this one, but I still have to thank you personally for all of your videos. You've helped and inspired so many guitarists, myself included. I have been playing for about a year and a half now and can confidently say I am at the intermediate stage in my guitar journey- that being said, I would not be here if it hadn't been for your guidance. Your videos have taught me everything from techniques, to how to play my favorite songs, to how musical theory applies to guitar. Its video quality, teaching style, and overall content make this channel hands down the best guitar channel on Youtube. There's a lot more I could put in here, but suffice to say, you're doing a great thing and helping a lot of people with this project. :)

[samoppedisano]

It doesn’t matter how you label yourself, there’s always another style to learn, more to practice. The only thing that matters is the drive to learn.

[stevio]

After 45 years I know I’m not a beginner, I’m just not that good!

[israelibinayin]

Video out for 4 mins:
Everyone: Ah yes, im a beginner

[schaff]

I am always fascinated by guitarist wanting to label themselves as intermediate, beginner or advance. In fact, I am quite amazed at the labels we put on ourselves and others in life. I enjoy guitar every single day and know that this wonderful instrument will keep me learning the rest of my life (i am 54). I pick a concept or a skill and practice it. Sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. Then months later something clicks and I get it. Some weeks I just fiddle, then other weeks I set small goals. Don't worry about labels fellow guitarist, just enjoy making the connection and finding your voice on the guitar. Best advise Marty gives is making small attainable goals. After awhile I find skills merge with other skills and another epiphany happens. Play with others too, nothing helps more than finding other good musicians to help and challenge. Most important question is not intermediate or beginner label, but what is your ultimate goal? Once that question is answered set all your small goals to work toward that ultimate goal.

[Log-On-Line]

bar chords quickly became some of my favorite chords after mastering the bar technique

[sproutplays]

Fun fact: Playing WonderWall or Smoke on the Water automatically makes you the best guitar player 😉

[greenwave]

The 2 thumbs down are beginner players that thought they were intermediate

[RCSmiths]

I think that the amount of years you play doesn't matter, but what you do in that timeframe. I'd like to think of myself as an intermediate after 5 years of playing, but I think it's possible to be beginner to advanced in one year so long as you put the time to it. Awesome work!

[billpalmisano]

Proud 10 year player. Old guy. Still a beginner here. Never took a lesson. I have no natural talent so I have to work twice as hard. I can play and sing about 25 songs and parts of many more. Slowly getting it. Key is practice, practice, practice.

[fadeskywards]

Regardless of anything I ever hear, I feel like a beginner player

[Drunkenwitzski]

Man I'm so happy to rewatch this video years later and just nod my head at the end as to all the ways you become intermediate so to speak. I've been playing 5 years and a few years ago I watched this and I felt I was getting close but still not quite there. The last year I've really grown as a musician and gotten into that range and I consider this one of my greatest accomplishments. Keep playing guys its worthwhile

[Soldano]

"Marty: are you a beginner ?
- proceed to screw up smoke in the water

[davidhoxit]

Guitar is my favorite hobby, and I love your channel Marty! I would call my playing " intermediocre"😄

[DiallingCodesMusic]

The people who disliked this are afraid to admit they're beginner