#AskSlash - Episode 1, Learning To Play Guitar

You asked and Slash answered. In the first episode of #AskSlash, Slash answers questions submitted about learning to play the guitar.

[NickRivera]

he laughs every time he says the words "learning to play guitar" :P

[DemysMusic]

Such an inspiring and down to earth guy

[mirniklovro]

About aspiring guitarists... Its not just practice, you can have musical geniouses playing 8 hours a day in their basement and they never achieve more than local gigs... Slash had charisma and he also had stage power. His techniques relied solely on the knowledge of scales and not difficult ones at that. His riffs are simple and catchy and some are extremely difficult to perform but not awe inspiring. The reason he was such a success is because the moment slash took up his guitar he outshaded even Axl in live performances. Everything about him, his posture, the hat, a smoke in his mouth signaled rebellion to the young who were, just like today caught up in a loopholes of their life. Seeing someone who does just something he loves all day and doesnt give a single fuck made them believe and dream. And it was all achieved by the presence that was Slash on stage.

[andreascevaroli]

I started to play guitar after listening to Slash playing in Guns N' Roses. 
It was love at first time :))

[Lucee]

All you need is just a little patience :)

[terobinuya]

rumor has it that Slash keeps a mouse in his hat or hair that tells him what to do like Ratatoullie

[rishikesh-]

when I heard slash playing especially anasthesia and sweet child o mine was sold...I picked up the guitar n maan it is the best thing ever happened to my fucked up life....inspiration forever

[widowmaker]

Slash can make a Guitar cry, sing and he makes a guitar get into your soul. I'm 66. I've played 6 different instruments and loved ever one. But Slash is the best EVER. God Bless Slash

[maacrl]

Thank you mr Slash for giving this girl a good feeling about learning guitar, sometimes people make stupid downputting remarks or look at you funny, but hearing you say its ok, really is a confidence builder.

[zndchannel]

Your my idol, Slash. Youre passionate for me to play guitar, Im guitarist of my local rock band now. Everytime I listen to your talent, it gives me more brave and determined❤

[fritomx]

This dude practiced endlessly as a kid, that's why he's the goat

[katylepetsos]

He’s just so fucking cool, I’m 24 and I just started learning guitar last month (I know, I should’ve started way earlier) and Slash is my biggest inspiration, he’s just so cool and passionate and the way he plays almost makes me tear up every time. I’m currently practicing with my dad’s guitar, but once I get good enough and can afford it, I plan on buying my own.

[hensbinator]

I very nearly gave up on playing guitar because I couldn't find any songs that I WANTED to be able to play, but Slash kind of inspired me to keep going and I am now hoping to form my own band at some point in the future

[MrEightleggedfreak]

Slash u are the reason I started to play guitar. I hope to meet u one day have a good one sir.

[BXtremP]

Slash, man I love you, you are like the father I never had . You're a great person, I realized it reading your autobiography, and I recommand it to all Guns N Roses fans, and all Slash fans ! 

One Love from France

[retrogamingguitarist]

0:35-0:43 is exactly how I learned to play guitar. It's like I say about guitar playing, don't use your eyes, use your ears.

[gathaspar_p]

This video is such a huge motivation for guitar beginners!

[anandmohan]

Slas. You are the only reason made me to pick up a 100$ Les Paul and made me to learn guitar. Now I'm the hero of my locality. Thanks a lot. Love you

[cesarsalazar]

I’ve always felt like practicing others peoples songs is not what I want to do, but as we see here according to slash it is wise to learn different techniques from others’ music and use that knowledge for your own ideas.

[Howdidyoudie]

Long story short: "Don't give up."