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7 Tips for Older Beginners | Tom Strahle | Easy Guitar | Basic Guitar

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The guitar is a 1965 Gibson Folksinger BTW It's missing the lower pick guard It originally came with two, an upper and a lower probably because (say it with a crotchety old man voice) "these kids today are using these things called plectrums and scratching up the top of the guitar So let's glue two big pieces of plastic on the top to protect it"
Comment from : @TomStrahle

I’m 71 This video was exactly at me been playing the ukulele took some time off have some fine guitars and I just did everything You just said I was looking for the cord progression I know my fingers are gonna hurt I know I have to learn the chords I need to stretch my fingers Thank you
Comment from : @markgarron7138

trying to curl your fingers around the neck is a bitch 35 years of construction have stiffened my wrists, another guy said use the claw methos to curl your fingers over but ya my goal is to curl fingers this is a good video, thank you
Comment from : @johnengdahl8433

These are some great tips! And I’m already doing a couple! My guitar sits on a stand right in the living room And 5 minutes easily becomes a half hour!
Comment from : @Srt4BeastMan

I'm 87 and intend to start the 10 days tomorrow I'll keep you up to date
Comment from : @Spikesons

I'm 69 with no previous experience Have wanted to learn to play for years Struggling with basis cords, specifically, muting strings I seem to be in a rut and cannot get out of it
Comment from : @porkamatic

F Chord 😮
Comment from : @badbeatbilly8997

'House of the Rising Sun' pretty good starter, well heard, and a good range of chords My hands are 76 years young and Ihave a hard time with full bar chords and the B so I play baby bars especially with the BBBssss!!!
Comment from : @danburke5714

I have a question I am getting ready am a senior beginner I like the sound of an acoustic but would I be better to start with an electric because of the action? BTW I will have it professionally set up Thank you Do you have lessons or should I look into Fender Play thanks again
Comment from : @dcon1023

I'm 54, thanks for the death prediction Got any short songs I could practise? Ha!
Comment from : @stevedogwildman2133

I bought my first guitar last month Its hard but I love it Getting my hands in shape and getting the fingers to obey seems to be the hardest part I'm practicing "Dark Entries" by Bauhaus, which is a very easy song, and I look forward knowing more, having more control
Comment from : @RSBurgener

My family is generically predisposed to have music from both sides We have several piano players, guitar pickers, a few of us are brass or woodwind players some of us play several My dad can tear up a guitar but I never learned Same with piano, he can play like Jerry Lee Lewis I never took lessons but when I was 15 I decided I was going to play piano and I've been playing it ever since Played for the praise band at church Now I want to pick up guitar It's just a matter of doing it I'm soon to be 54 We'll see how it goes
Comment from : @gregcrabb3497

Thanks!
Comment from : @dickbush4517

enjoyed the advice thank you very much
Comment from : @JoeNieves-k3l

I’m 61 and just started learning guitar Mitsubishi not easy, especially with arthritis and Carpal Tunnel
Comment from : @carlslovinski3224

Thank you Tom for this video I am viewing it much later, however the tips are valuable I’m 54 years old returning to playing my guitar after not touching it for over 5 years God Bless you
Comment from : @patriciadelorme9006

I just saw your channel for the first time I am a old new beginner I always wanted to play guitar I recently got a guitar for Christmas and very excited I am 56 years old and willing to learn I will be watching more of your videos Thanks
Comment from : @kevinconant6279

Thanks for the advice I was initially hesitant about taking lessons after learning my fingers would be pained and callused I was so happy when my instructor advised I would be using a pick I'm now excited about playing acoustic guitar and doing good for an 'old' lady
Comment from : @deemichelle

Im missing most of my index finger on my fingering handdo to accidentany help?
Comment from : @billg4630

61 1/2 got an acoustic and waiting on an electric to arrive I will learn to play now Always wanted to play
Comment from : @KarmicSalt

and mind you, I'm 84
Comment from : @LtJay1

I use alcohol on the tips of my lets hand after practicing This works for me
Comment from : @LtJay1

58-year-old gal here, disabled and sidelined from work I was a classical pianist but I messed up my left thumb and can't extend it anymore My 15-year-old nephew looked at me like I was silly "You spent the last five years griping you can't play the piano anymore? No way Here, hold my guitar" I did, and said "Oh" 😆 I am having to unlearn a lot but my guitar teacher (half my age) thinks I'm a genius And I may be smart, OK, but ugh, being busted back down to beginner sucks Thank you so much for helping make it more bearable! 🩵
Comment from : @badgersdaughter

I found a harmonica on the sidewalk in 1975 and it has been my friend for 50 years Maybe I suck, but I don't care and my friend don't care either
Comment from : @hvrtguys

What a total waste of time all you do is BS
Comment from : @notapplicable4185

It’s really no secret sauce It’s pretty simple in fact You simply won’t get better if you don’t pick it up and practice with it It’s just no getting around paying your dues It’s not just with the guitar Any instrument
Comment from : @1EVILZ06

Tom, just found this video Got my 1st guitar, acoustic electric dreadnaught cutaway last week 72 next month and a beginner! This video already answered some of my questions!! brThank you!
Comment from : @jeev4divine

Great advise, I am 67 and beginning the guitar so thanks for the video and hopefully you may do more of these for your senior fans🎶🙏
Comment from : @rodneyange1046

Great video, thanks! I really appreciate tip #6, exercise to work on problem chords When making barre chords, I can’t seem to get my ‘driving finger’ onto the fret board at the same time as the rest of my fingers I think this exercise will help out
Comment from : @stevenfry3442

I’m 29 lol I feel young in this comment section
Comment from : @caseyrobinette805

To much talking ugh
Comment from : @Christopher-o6z

Thanks!
Comment from : @philipfabrizio446

You are awesome!! Great tips!
Comment from : @lisab5227

I started guitar at 70 after retirement Now at 76 and having watched this video right after I started, the 2 most helpful hints for me were 1 to keep the guitar out and near by and 2 try for at least 5 minutes a day 5 minutes usually ends up being 10 or more Sometimes as much as a half hour, unless my Great Dane decides she has heard enough after just 5 minutes Other tips have been helpful, so great video Thanks
Comment from : @yttkuar

Thank you for this! It helps more than you know The ending with 7,000 subs Now you're at 41 MILLION! And one more "ME!"
Comment from : @JeffLanghoff

Great video! Never to old to rock! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Comment from : @BecomeABetterGuitarPlayer1

Tom thank you very much
Comment from : @rexchristian3067

AWESOME JOB TEACHING
Comment from : @rexchristian3067

I'm 52 and still wanting to learn to play guitar
Comment from : @JeffTiberend

Just watched this vid I'm 63 and just starting Great recommendations! #8- keep it fun! Thanks
Comment from : @markkurzynski

Thank you Tomi have a problem cos my fingers are short so it's a strainbut I love the acoustic guitar 🙏
Comment from : @darlenegiandeyah7591

There's a book called Guitar Codebreaker Unlocked, and it teaches everything about playing guitar, from essential skills to advanced techniques It’s perfect for all levels
Comment from : @Ziggle-ky9kv

GOOD TIPS! THUMBNAIL IN THE PADS!!!! 5 MINUTES!, GUITAR STAND! all good tips! Thank you
Comment from : @sealedwithascripture

All valid points and clearly from someone who can play the instrument! I always teach my beginner students these great tips to save them years of time br br· Buy an instrument with great reviews br· Get a teacher at the start br· Learn your favourite artists songs/pieces br· Keep doing what inspired you to start learning the instrument br· 5 minutes practice will turn into more br· Have a goal when playing br· When you’re in the zone and making progress, keep playing! br· Play along to songs at slower speeds using Youtube or an app br· Play each chord once and sing along br· Go back to your old songs/pieces to measure your progress and build repertoire br· Learn entire songs/pieces and some music theory
Comment from : @Musicianswer1

You are so knowledgeable and logical Fun to listen to also I’m beginning at 73, and benefited from your tips I have an instructor who is my age, and knows classical and popular piano and guitar My main point: Start simple, and DO THE WORK 10-20 min a day for my practice session
Comment from : @markshoub7335

number one tip is don't suck play lightly and slowwith a pick i hear some big clumsy bar chords and they just don't sound godget more quiet, play single notes like jerry garcia did :)
Comment from : @SanFranciscoFatboy

Tom, great video, esp gravitating to a song you can play it brings such peace and gives you the will to persevere into scales etc Thank you Tom!!!
Comment from : @markrossetti8520

I’m 197 and I’ve just started 3 days ago
Comment from : @dave_corney

Hey kid (I'm 84) I sold my Les Paul about 10 years ago But since I always have a tune in my head, I decided to get back to playing them So here I am, with a Strat and Fender amp I just bought Problem is that I have to re-learn my picking and chords That's why I watched your show Clear horizons !
Comment from : @LtJay1

Hey That 5 minute tip also works for getting me to do exercise! brbrUniversal advice I guess
Comment from : @sadkingbilly4531

Well I just now, after a lifetime, realized that digging my thumbnail into my pinky finger pad is WAY more of an unnatural and difficult stretch than learning the F chord I gotta push that lil bugger inward with my other hand to actually poke it brSee? You learn something new EVERYDAY if you're not careful
Comment from : @pikpen1433

Thank you
Comment from : @brianriley9259

I'm 50 years and learning now to play Fingerstyle Guitar
Comment from : @tastenina2

Hey Tom, 69 and just bought my first guitar today from Costco! No idea if she’s a good one or not, a Washburn Smells of cedar so she must be good! Just saw it out in the aisle, thought how cool it would be to learn…so got a wild hair and in the cart she went So am looking forward to picking her up for 5 min a day No clue what I’m gonna do in those 5 min, but I’ll pick her up Cheers
Comment from : @davidcobb4527

Hi, I am 77, been playing 6 weeks I love it
Comment from : @JoanVincent-p6e

I'm a 47 year old I'm ready to learn to play Please more videos
Comment from : @clinttoney

God bless you too mate And thanks From illawarra Australia
Comment from : @johnwarden4645

Really great tips thanks
Comment from : @Jkwald57

I'm about 2 years into serious practice and this answers so many questions for me Awesome advice!
Comment from : @AndyParka

Great tips! I work from home and my guitars are right here in my office My favorite acoustic guitar that I own is a Martin D-15 Mahogany It will be good to get started again
Comment from : @johnradvansky3527

I am 65 and have took the guitar up again But I am having a really hard time with the c chord Just can’t get my small fingers to spread like they use to What can I do?
Comment from : @KathyKinrade1959

Отличные советы Спасибо!
Comment from : @andreygruzdev4753

No Old guy here My daughter left her guitar, I had it re- strung and tuned I’m going to give it a shot This guy seems to have good tips
Comment from : @AJF-v4i

I am a newbie Previously a drummer Guitar Progress is slowbrI have heard some say guitars with 11 mm string spacing makes it easier or a Taylor because of the great neck on those guitars
Comment from : @willmcgregor7184

Thank you!
Comment from : @jjk109

Is Positively 4th Street a realistic first song goal?
Comment from : @amkacerik

I would say you’re the Jeff Goldblum of guitarists Very cool Thanks for coming down to the older beginners level with some good information Much appreciated!
Comment from : @davidsteagall1840

Simple song for practice, Bus Stop by the Hollies 😊
Comment from : @fredstoehner4119

Sooooo good to have those tips!!! They will help me for sure 😎😎 Thank you so much (and thanks for the subscriber who asked you for this tutorial 🤩)
Comment from : @1000sabor

So painful to learn
Comment from : @THEJET52

Great tips thanks
Comment from : @janettedewar6617

I m 59, post retirement picked up acoustic guitar which i always wanted to learn To all the seniors best of luck
Comment from : @yvekm

I’m checking this out… I just bought me a Gold Foil Telecaster back on June 4thbrI only know most of the major chords
Comment from : @LoneWolf-McWeed

Nobody is that busy that they can’t take time to workout It’s a lifestyle If you want to do it, you’ll find the time
Comment from : @JV1536

Give me a simple song, I get cramp in my fingers, 54, don't know anything
Comment from : @portugal1969

Perfect practice makes perfect somebody once said!
Comment from : @jeffblanton3883

I started to play the A chord like a D shape so there is more space for my fingers this way and I can easier switch to D
Comment from : @pedaleurdecharme1023

I sence a theme here of older folks learning how to p lay once retirement hits I am feeling more motivated as i readon Thanks everyone!!! I bet there is a beginner guitar support group around in my area as i read theae posts More social than a single lesson- nice plus
Comment from : @marydiscuillo142

I am 55 from India facing chord changing problem Do some tips for this plz
Comment from : @yengkhomtolen3742

I am almost 64yo, I have a spinal cord injury and my hand / fingers don't work as well as they used to I recently got a guitar and I'm going to do this!!!!
Comment from : @richhaske5225

How come older is younger than old 🤔
Comment from : @snapshot79

OMGOSH to the 87 yr old just learning YOUR AWSOME👍
Comment from : @Wendy-mx7gk

I believe in Music Jesus and Rock&Roll I'm 71 years of Age and the and my secret is to never give up Learning Guitar if you love MUSIC
Comment from : @RobertSoza-m8i

Good to know
Comment from : @BecomeABetterGuitarPlayer1

Thanks I can't wait to here more I'm 72 already can play a few songs Only been playing for 3 months Was a drummer all my lifr
Comment from : @MichaelSellner-ih5qz