Hello! My 'Fingerstyle for the World' guitar course is FINALLY out! I've poured all my knowledge and experience into this course to take your playing to the next level. Check it out at academy.neilchanmusic.com/p/fingerstyle-for-the-world-level-1!
@antonpayne919
5 күн бұрын
i "played" a dreadnaught size guitar for five years or so but never been serious about it meaning i learnt like 5 chords and strummed it every other month. when i got a baby taylor (wanted to send it back after trying it out) i fell in love with the guitar as the sound was quite pleasing and holding and playing it was an instant pleasure. i didnt send it back as originally intended but got very invested in learning the guitar. ive been playing it for six months now and i learnt so much since then, barre chords, shuffle rhythms, triplets and there is so much more to learn and im so excited to learn and master them. im a normal sized guy but the 3/4 size was THE game changer for me and i cant get enough of it. i am considering of getting rid of my full sized dreadnaught and reinvest it into a 3/4 classical guitar in order to expand my options edit: i didnt learn those things from scratch. i played the piano for five years when i was an adolescent but gave it up and started playing drums. so i hadnt to learn things like chords, rhythms, the circle of fifths and so on first
@michaelbalog8998
Ай бұрын
I have a Tailor 322e. It's a 12 frey smaller scale length, slotted headstock guitar and it's wonderful. I'm a smaller frame guy and can have small hands. Works perfect for me! My first guitar that I bought a regular 14 fret and it was simply never comfortable. I tried out a smaller scale length 12 Fret and I've never gone back.
@neilchanmusic
Ай бұрын
Very nice, thanks for sharing! Beyond the ergonomics, 12 frets also have a characteristic tonal quality. At least they do to my ears. I'm somehow drawn to them
@thomasr6451
2 жыл бұрын
That's why I feel more comfortable on my spanisch guitar than on my steel string guitar, which is 000-size and transition to the body on the 14th fret!
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Thomas thanks for sharing your guitar and preferences! Yes a 000 is slightly larger than your normal nylon stringed guitars, and the 14th fret joint makes it feel (and sound) different too. Difference isn’t a bad thing, but I prefer to have my instruments easily interchangeable! Do you swap around your instruments often?
@thomasr6451
2 жыл бұрын
@@neilchanmusic The 000 is a Martin sounding lovely - so its a pity that it just "feels" not right - at least while sitting (and I tried many ways) - therefore at the moment I am sticking to the nylon one.
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomasr6451 I have a 000 sized guitar too that I still play time to time but I’ve just decided that 00 is my favourite size and try to adjust all my technique to fit it. You should keep an eye out for a good 00 guitar, especially since you like the size of your nylon!
@michaelmcm4621
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Extremely informative. Thanks
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pankajjoshi2032
6 ай бұрын
Is the nut width just as comfortable on the fret of a dreadnought acoustic guitar? Thank you. (My shoulder hurts a lot from practicing on the LL16D. I'm looking for something smaller and good. I'm not really sure if the 00-12 fret would be just as comfortable at the nut).
@maxinejudge157
Жыл бұрын
Please what was the model of your guitar you were demonstrating with here, thank you
@neilchanmusic
Жыл бұрын
I’m using a vintage 1920 Martin 00-18 😊 a beautiful instrument!
@swapnanilnag3713
2 жыл бұрын
Some days ago I found your channel ( by the video how to arrange fingerstyle songs ), after watching that video I subscribed your channel. I am an intermediate guitarist ( with little bit of problems in theories ) and I can play most of the melodies by ear ! But want to learn fingerstyle, there I really struggle that how to play the melodies at the same time playing some parts of the chords when the not is far away from the chord's space. Will I learn those things if I go through your finger style playlist !? Lots of love Man ❤️
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for sharing! Definitely, I cover that topic a fair bit. You can check out my full guitar lessons playlist, or more specific to the topic look for my playlist on guitar arrangement lessons 😊
@swapnanilnag3713
2 жыл бұрын
@@neilchanmusic Okay brother ! I can't give that much time in guitar everyday since I am working. But when I get time that is what I do and it gives me Joy
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@swapnanilnag3713 that’s the most important thing and I’m so glad to hear it. Learning and playing music should be fun and enjoyable, even when it means hard work. But it pays off 😊
@cloud.07
2 жыл бұрын
So you are saying that I shouldn’t just look at an instrument and decide if I like it or not? And that I might have to spend the rest of my life experimenting with new instruments to express myself in new ways? Im in😀
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
What a great way to spend the rest of your life! 😁 what guitar size are you gravitating toward at this point in your life?
@cloud.07
2 жыл бұрын
@@neilchanmusic It really is! I feel really happy to know that I can continue to progress and learn this instrument for the rest of my life. I did not even know about the small body acoustic today, so it's really a whole new whole world that just opened up.! I am learning on an electric guitar, which I really thought I would stick to for the rest of my life, but I'm starting to develop a curiosity acoustic instruments and the mandolin in particular.
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear of your passion to learn and discover more about the guitar and even other stringed instruments. The mandolin is a beautiful instrument with much history to it! Many of the big-name guitar makers also made mandolins. You should try to get your hands on one! I used to have one years ago, but it wasn't a good quality instrument and it kind of hindered my desire to experiment on it. If you get one, do a get one that is of fairly good quality if possible :)
@sarthakraghuwanshi6783
2 жыл бұрын
Good
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear Sarthak 😁
@smallnuts2
Жыл бұрын
So short scale is smaller fret spacing for smaller hands? The reason I ask is because I like the sound of a dreadnought and or a auditorium accoustic guitar.
@neilchanmusic
Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily for smaller hands, it just has a different feel to it. Go with what suits you personally.
@ScrappyPoontachat
8 ай бұрын
Hi thank's for the video, I notice that although you are sitting down, you have your guitar on a strap. I have recently changed to a Concert model body, and I'm struggling for the best position for my arm/hand for strumming/picking. The guitar seems to move about on my knee also. I'm afraid the smaller body doesn't suit me, maybe I should try a strap as well.
@neilchanmusic
8 ай бұрын
Yes! My technique is that the guitar sits/hangs exactly the same whether I'm playing seated or standing. I adjust my strap such that the guitar stays the same whichever position I'm in. That way theres no difference in playing technique either way. I sling my guitar higher than most people do, because I emphasise the right position for myself rather than looking cool :D
@majortrading2810
2 жыл бұрын
how to recognise guitar chord progression can you make a lesson on this topic?
@cloud.07
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Imran, have you seen Neil’s lessons on Solfefe? He has more than one and they are all worth taking the time to understand. If you haven’t seen those, I recommend watching those. Once you deeply understand solfege, you can understand which chord is the “do”, of the “do, re, me, fa, so, la, te, do” and once you understand which chord is “do”, you can understand how every other chord relates to it, aka progressions. For example, if you were playing on the C scale, then the Do, Re, Me, Fa, So, La, Te, Do would be C, D, E, F, G, A, B. So if the chord progression was C to F to G, you would just hear, Do, Fa, Sol. Does that makes sense? You can also number these chords, and call this a 1-4-5 progress. ( You are listening for is the bass note. The other notes just add to the color of the sound) I hope that helps and good luck!🍀
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@cloud.07 that’s a really great and detailed response! I’m glad to know what I’ve shared on solfege has been helpful, Imran I’m sure you’ll enjoy them too 🙂 regarding hearing the bass note of the chords, yes hearing the bass is the most important and fundamental. However you can also train to hear all the other notes that make up each chord. Eg. In the progression C - F - G Chord C will have the notes Do Mi So Chord F will have Fa La Do Chord G will have So Ti Re These are notes built in thirds above the bass note!
@cloud.07
2 жыл бұрын
@@neilchanmusic Beautiful, yes, thank you. Thank you for all that you do on this channel, your work has been a very positive part of my life.
@neilchanmusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@cloud.07 That really means a lot to me, thank you!
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