I have never before heard anyone describe proper use of a strap. Such a simple thing to help control of instrument and wrist pain. Foot rest too, I for one am always concerned about my playing and don't necessarily think of thinks like comfort. Perhaps I'm just dense. Thanks for the info !!
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@brianhicks5219
Жыл бұрын
I have lower back issues that causes Sciatica. I love the Gibraltar Tall throne with foot rest. It’s pneumatic so it’s easy to adjust the height. It was the best $300 I’ve spent. Very sturdy, provides lower back support, easy to break down for storage and comfortable. Best chair I’ve found to play guitar.
@robertjohnson9832
Жыл бұрын
I would add one item to the list: get a professional guitar setup. I had one done and it really helped the fingerring on the fretboard. My action was too high fot my old fingers. Thanks for giving me ideas for future presents from my wife! She always asks me what I want. I got a musician chair/throne off Amazon for around 89 dollars. It ihas a well padded seat and adjustable back rest. It is portable and has an adjustable foot rest. It is very comfortable and I am surprised how much better I think I play.
@edarmstrong9389
Жыл бұрын
When I get stuck and that happens more often than I like, I just have to tune into you for an hour or so and I get inspired all over again. I picked up a guitar because Covid stuck me inside. 73 years young. Thank you.
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
|Awesome, thank you for sharing.
@pathway777
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lauren , I am definitely getting that blue foot paddle.❤
@olderendirt
Жыл бұрын
I've played a long time, but have expanded my knowledge considerably the past five years. These are all very helpful ideas and that pedal sounds like a good tool to use, too. Thanks for sharing these.
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching :)
@robertq8412
8 ай бұрын
Some of these I knew about but it's very useful to have reminders because there are times I get wrapped up in one thing and forget that such a simple thing as strap adjustment ( guitar position) can be a game changer . Thanks for the reminders
@LaurenBateman
8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome Robert.
@jwf2125
Жыл бұрын
I have a Vidami (the less expensive, wired version). It's great, esp. the looping function.
@LaurenBateman
11 ай бұрын
It sure is!
@alanthew6490
Жыл бұрын
I used a drum throne around 30gbp. After 2 years it completely fractured and I fell badly backwards. I now have one of the Fender 4 leg stools. It feels much more solid. I use a separate foot stool.
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Oh no!!!
@dondavi5798
Жыл бұрын
Vidami pedal and notebook.....2 that I am going to get and do. The pedals loop function is one thing that Rocksmith does in its program. Lets you break a song down into portions to learn. Ive gotten away from that program because of all the problems it has with hearing notes among other things. The pedal I know will be so much better for me! The notebook thing is simple and should be a no brainer but some how escapes the mind.
@mayplace1961
Жыл бұрын
Great tips! And that guitar is beautiful!!
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@LOVE2Flute
Жыл бұрын
Very nice Lauren? Thank you. You are one heck of a instructor. One of the most enjoyable I’ve experienced. Loving my new hobby. 🎉❤
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! :D
@lindsayjenkins5430
Жыл бұрын
I’m one of your students …. I use my Vidami Blue EVERY day …. It goes right up there with a metronome (although I hate the tick tick tick)
@jwf2125
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the metronome is like a really rigid dictator or mean teacher. But useful.
@mrlafayette1964
Жыл бұрын
your strap looks more like a 3 incher, good info!
@symy70
Жыл бұрын
love your teaching Lauren come to Uk and teach me
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day! :)
@davidav8orpflanz561
Жыл бұрын
What's the metric version of a minute? The Canadians might need that information, eh!😅
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@wheresridgeville1
Жыл бұрын
I use a mechanics stool. It's height adjustable and you can spin in circles.
@dianamariasantiago4573
Жыл бұрын
5 MUST GUITAR ITEM LIKE,LIKE,😊❤
@clairebloggs3131
Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure that strap isn't 1.5 inches, but I get what you mean 😃
@jimkontos4221
Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend strap locks? To secure the strap and guitar better
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
They are a great option. I think they are more necessary for gigging and jumping up and down. I’ve never had strap locks personally.
@jimkontos4221
Жыл бұрын
Ok thanks
@HarriedPedestrian
5 ай бұрын
Another great thing to keep track of in your notebook is how many hours you’ve practiced total. How many years will it take me to master the basic skills? No idea. How many hours? About 500. I’m at 198 today, and when I reach 200 I’m buying myself a cupcake 😊
@LaurenBateman
5 ай бұрын
Yes! A cupcake sounds like a great idea.
@SheriffFrankDenning
Жыл бұрын
I purchased the blue Vidami a couple of months ago. Really an excellent tool in this learning process of “my guitar journey. “
@vidami7414
11 ай бұрын
❤
@simplecountrydrummer
Жыл бұрын
A drum throne. I have one of those for drumming. However i find an office desk chair works well as long as you get one with arms that swing up out of the way. I have a stage stool as well but i find it uncomfortable. the Office desk chair is much better and you can get one anywhere from $100 to $500 + depending on budget. The Vadami peddle looks interesting. I will look into that and see if it is a good fit for my humble studio.
@t9620
Жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson. People so often overlook the importance of the strap. Thanks so much.🙏🎸
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stanvice9945
Жыл бұрын
I have a notebook! I write down my exercises I do, and the songs I'm working on. It's got hand written illustrations of open chords I made to remind myself. That's how it started. Since then, it's how I remember to work on everything. My metronome/tuner app (Soundcorset) tracks that part of the practice. I'd love to have the pedal thing. Mainly, to study strumming. I have really bad tinnitus, so I don't hear upstrums quite like I should. But, slowed down I can tell the difference.
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
I love that you are keeping track of everything!
@johnburgham8303
Жыл бұрын
Great things, that I did not know. The foot pedal is very neat, i thought i had to play an electric guitar before i would ever need a foot pedal. Cheers! Lauren
@user-iamRobinV68
Жыл бұрын
Lauren giving us the basics which are soooo important! You rock Lauren! 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks! Glad to help!
@rickrunyon5086
10 ай бұрын
I have to point mine up or i cant hit the cords my hand wont twist like that
@jonathanmcdowell7081
Жыл бұрын
This is the second of your video's I have seen, and I can't get over just how helpful these have been. I thought my journey was over, I just couldn't get to grips with actually playing anything after many years trying and several in person teachers as well as every guitar tutor on the KZitems. Now I have found a new way to move forward. Thank you Lauren for starting at the very beginning and thinking of the things most others take for granted!
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that! I'm rooting for you :)
@JackKirbyFan
Жыл бұрын
Lauren you are just wonderful. A positive and enthusiastic teacher with so much to give. Love your videos. I've been working with my guitar teacher on an a jazz arrangement of 'The Way you Look Tonight'. To see him smile when I added to the arrangement and figured out some chord changes on my own - priceless. Of course then he dumped about 12 chords on me with the jazz progression theory and I was once again back to 'I have NO idea what I am doing' but I love it. Jazz is something I treasure - wish it wasn't so HARD :)
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much :D Looking forward to more stories about your progress. Keep it up!
@KaibaTopDueling
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lauren can I kindly request for you to cover a guitar arpeggios lessons the topics frequently in my bubbles lately? I would dive right in arpeggios technique.
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! I just don't know when will I be able to put up a video for this but I will definitely keep this in mind :)
@KaibaTopDueling
Жыл бұрын
@@LaurenBateman Thank you very much please put into good details the work I’ve been doing lately with my fingers. Sure thing.
@mickholroyd2190
Жыл бұрын
Great video..good advice..
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@vidami7414
Жыл бұрын
We love to see it!!
@StoryManJack
Жыл бұрын
Just getting started. Just bought a CD06 mahogany😊. Do I start with chords scales or what.
@bighes100
Жыл бұрын
CD60 ? I was tempted what's it like?
@rachelperry1249
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lauren. Love watching your vids ❤
@StoryManJack
Жыл бұрын
@@bighes100 i really like it and I am told that it is a very nice guitar for 300.00 or just under
@bighes100
Жыл бұрын
@@StoryManJack they are a great beginner guitar i think. Start with Laurens 4 basic chords video it got me started.
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
I would start with chords. But scales can be helpful in building finger dexterity which also helps make your chords faster. 😉
@cookingwithalphonse5239
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏽
@ojsojs6004
Жыл бұрын
Nice informations. It would be awesome if you made a tutorial of a famous Philippine song, With a Smile. I think you would like that song, and your audience would also like it.
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@yourguitarist
Жыл бұрын
fantastic Lauren!
@LaurenBateman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@MrNegative57
Жыл бұрын
Inch and a half? Strap looks like 3" wide. Lauren you must learn to play" Grandpa was a Carpenter " 😅 Sitting on the throne to play 🤔 Good tips
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