Put Emotion Into Your Playing

Let's talk about feelings.

Okay, not quite. We're talking about how to express our emotions through the guitar!

For a while, I didn't understand this. I just played my songs and didn't pay attention to the emotional part of the music. But at some point, I realized how important this was, and my playing has changed LOADS.

Why Expressing Yourself Is Crucial

As guitarists, we often think too much. "Is this the right scale?" "Which note should I play next?" "Which chord is this?". That gets in the way of expression. The more we think, the more we stink. And expression is not just for pro musicians. Beginner and Intermediate players can express themselves too!

👍 Great music touches us.

🙌 The best musicians can put their emotions into the music.

💙 The listener then feels those same emotions.

So as a guitarist, you should be paying a lot of attention to expressing your feelings through the instrument when you play. You'll see a dramatic difference.

How Do We Express Our Feelings Through Our Playing?

I recommend you find the song's emotion inside before you start playing. For example, if you're going to play a slow ballad, think of a sad moment in your life. Make yourself feel a little sad.

Also, make sure to really listen to the music while you play instead of thinking too much. Then you can change your playing so that it matches the song.

Practice playing along to songs that make you emotional, and try to express how you feel in your playing. That way, you'll develop your skills of expression. Seriously, this is a HUGE part of the journey! Start experimenting with this idea. Your playing will sound awesome. :)

💭 Food for Thought...