3 Weird Guitar Techniques You Should Definitely Steal

So you know all the basic guitar techniques and you’re looking for a way to stand out from the crowd? Well, I’ve picked out three unconventional guitar techniques that you can steal and incorporate into your own playing.

These techniques are Derek Trucks’ picking style, John Mayer’s use of his thumb while playing, and Chris Buck’s insane sliding bends. In this video, I’ll show you how they use these skills and how you can make them your own. Be sure to use the chapter markers to navigate the lesson!

#johnmayer #derektrucks #chrisbuck #guitartechnique #guitarlesson
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Derek Trucks - Fingerpicking technique
2:41 - Muting is key
3:14 - Using this technique while holding a pick
3:50 - What it sounds like
4:29 - John Mayer - Fretting thumb technique
5:12 - Breaking a "good" habit
6:14 - Easy bar chords
8:30 - Standing vs. sitting
9:16 - Strategic muting
10:24 - One last trick
11:39 - Chris Buck - Sliding bend technique
12:11 - Basic version
13:48 - Intermediate version
15:14 - Advanced version (sounds so cool!)
16:43 - Putting it all together with effects
17:15 - Final thoughts
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-- Gear I used in this video --
Guitar: Suhr Classic S Antique
Amp: Dr. Z EZG-50
Pedals: Origin Effects Cali76 Deluxe, Benson Germanium Fuzz, Analogman King of Tone, Strymon Flint, Universal Audio Starlight, Universal Audio Golden Reverberator
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Music Credits:
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

[Ryan-hztw]

Just discovered your channel, and I am so happy I did. You're a great guitarist and teacher. Thank you for the quality content!

[matttheknife]

Awesome! Thank You - I really liked the Chris Buck parts!

[shoots]

Great lesson, love the pick-tucking technique!!....cant do it without dropping it, yet, but love it! many thanks mate.

[dady-chill]

First of all you must be a good bloke with Andrew as a name :) Man I've been an intermediate guitarist for so long but your videos and practical roadmaps have caused me to improve my style from knowing guitar positioning so much better. Thanks so much for sharing your super sound knowledge and techniques. Your'e a definite legend.

[MSSRUS]

Another brilliant video! Really appreciate these. It would be great to get a video on tips to melodic playing

[chimeradrums]

The technique for Chris buck is called a grace note it is very similar to a flam on the drums where there is a smaller quiet note and a much louder target note. I'm mainly a drummer more than a guitarist and this technique seems to be the closest to a flam I've seen so I think it's safe to say it's called a grace note! Love the content btw just found your channel and it has been super helpful so far thanks so much and keep it up!

[Ones_Complement]

I've found muting with the thumb to be really helpful for rake bends as well.

[derekclacton]

Check out Chris Buck’s band, Cardinal Black! 👍

[ClassicCelica]

Simple instructions for advanced learners. It would be interesting for you to review Roy Clark. He was a genius before his time.

[michaelsparks]

Enjoy your channel and I hate your long thumb! signed: stubby thumbs! ; )