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1. educationalmaterials Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   I suggest beginners use a thinner pick (labout 0.48mm), you could also try turning your wrist slightly as you strum up so the pick does not “dig in”. I also suggest that you don’t try and strum too hard, be gentle with it. Stumming 4 strings just takes a bit of practice.

2. TheRandyButler Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   nice lesson mate
   i am a (very new) beginner and am still getting to terms with learning basic chords
   do you have tips on how to strum upwards, it feels as if the plec is trying to fly off (it sometimes does)
   seem to be hitting the bottom string too heavy
   also switching constantly from strumming 4 strings to 6 is hard as well
   thanks in advance

3. educationalmaterials Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   No problem, I understand what you mean by not working it out yourself, takes me ages also, much prefer someone else to tell me

4. CaptGolightly Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   Crackin mate…i can play most things when someone says “look it starts on D you dope” etc this saves me hours of buggering about by ear..thanks again mate…excellent lesson.

5. educationalmaterials Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   Thanks and will do

6. mrmuggs1000 Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   Very good lesson for a newbie like me. I look forward to seeing more. Keep up the great lessons!!1

7. educationalmaterials Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   Thanks, sorry don’t know that song.

8. dkeegan07 Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   ur so gud man ino a really gud song , will u plz try scars by papa roach i wud love to learn that song cud you plz try it …
   u made a gr8 job of the gambler by the way im learnin it now!!!

9. educationalmaterials Says:
   March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   Not sure but I think you are asking for a lesson on and Elvis song, sorry I don’t know any Elvis. Thanks for the comment.

10. mick10922 Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    merci on apprend beaucoup avec toi si tu pouver faire don’ t be cruel de elvis presley je serais tres content merci beaucoup pour ce que tu fait et continue encore longtent

11. educationalmaterials Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Thanks and yes I am!!!

12. nospeedlimit73 Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    well done mate, youre a bloody legend!!!

    And an Aussie!! :^)

13. educationalmaterials Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Thankyou very much for the awesome comment I really appreciate it. The reason I don’t sing along at the end is because my buddy Vince does most of the singing not me, eventually we will do covers of all of the lessons on our covers channel so u can check them out there.

14. sstr8shooter Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Hey James.
    AAA+++ I have learned most of my limited guitar skills on youtube, and must say you are bare none the best teacher I have ran across. I am blown away. The only suggestion I have is that I get confused about the words sometimes, where they start , where they are in the chord changes, etc. My suggestion is that you teach just as you have been then when you play through the song at the end go ahead and sing along so we can see where the changes tke place.

15. educationalmaterials Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Wow what an awesome comment, I really appreciate it, thankyou very much!!!!!

16. DavisNSons Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    dude, the best teacher EVER!!! I’m decent with the guitar, but… that is THE BEST LESSON i have EVER seen! 10 outta 5 stars!!!

17. educationalmaterials Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Thankyou very much!!!

18. nagnog Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    nice one bud 5 stars

19. educationalmaterials Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Tunning down and using a capo allows you to play the closer spaced frets, I personally don’t do this with beginners but it is an option.

20. educationalmaterials Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Thanks for the comment I appreciate it!!!! As for short fingers, I have heard plenty of people tell me that, but never yet seen anyone with short fingers, I have taught 8 year olds to play full size guitars no problem. It is really just a matter of the muscles in your hand getting used to stretching out to form the chords, I had the same problem when I first started and overcame it with just practicing. You can tune your guitar down a half step (or even a full) and then use a capo on 1st (or 2nd

21. AlphaAutopsy Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    hey guys i’ve watched almost all your cover videos – you’re pretty kick ass. i was wondering if you had any tips for me coz i have kind of short fingers and it makes it pretty hard to reach all the way across the neck of the guitar to play some chords. any protips?

22. educationalmaterials Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Awesome you should have your guitar in no time then, good work and thanks for the comment!!!!

23. smityhimer Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    hey thanks for your video. my mom said she’ll buy me a full size acoustic if i can learn to play this, so i guess in advance thanks for the amazingy explained video :]

24. educationalmaterials Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Thankyou very much!!!

25. josejuan61 Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    I know is not too much but I’ll give you 5 stars on every video ! these lessons are GGGRRREAT! thanks a lot !!!

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