Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack (Songs Guitar Lesson ST-513) How to play

[ilovesudan]

just skip to 1:35

[Multiartist]

so I D tooo seeee him... and E minor for a while :P .. I love that

and there he .... D ... this young boy :P "he ditched him?"

Thanks mate i've been following you since 2007 but got busy going to your Fourm..

[curlyheadbree]

Ican't find the chords on your site

[gerdymad]

pretty sure it was written about don mcclane.love youre lessons,really do appreciate them.

[Generaleenutts]

Awesome guy and great teacher...go to his website...lots more there...peace out man

[TheVeTP]

justin please,please teach me how to pick....

[turketom]

man justin you must be doing something right look at all your awesome feedback! unreal

[turketom]

Hey Justin, love the way you sing the chords in with the words of the song!!! that really helps me to know where i am as i am a total novice!!! ALSO its made me giggle , great personality mate! :) awesome teaching technique! love it!!!! thankyou

[turketom]

Hey Justin, love the way you sing the chords in with the words of the song!!! that really helps me to know where i am as i am a total novice!!! ALSO its made me giggle , great personality mate! :) awesome teaching technique! love it!!!! thankyou

[FuzzyMcButterWink]

LOL...whatever's clever mate! I'm sure that method is working with the peeps out there!

You're a good man J! If the world was full of people like you it would be a much better place! Rock On Son!

[TheJimbo541]

Funny lesson, man! It reminds me of School of Rock!

[rob93704]

very easy to follow. keep up the great work... from san jose california.

[sillychubbyboy]

Thanks man, I had this the easy way and was looking for a cool strumming and picking pattern. Great lesson.

[anglersohn]

f major seven kills me, too

[dunkoholic]

sweet man! good fucking tutorial mate! nice and easy!

[66iguana]

Hi Justin. Great lesson, I just wanted to rectify something. This song was originally by Lori Lieberman in response to the Don McLean song « Empty chairs ». Later popularized by Roberta Flack.

Thanks for all your well-made tutorials.

[theamazingsupergirl]

@66iguana right...that's exactly what i was going to comment

[smilenowcrylater4]

Hey Justin!!! you rock:) thanks for your videos

[kreskaqq]

love your accent <3

[RickTransit]

Thanks for this - a really useful video, and not just for beginners. I needed to learn this song quickly for a dep with a functions band, and you've made it easy - we're playing it in F, so it's just a matter of sliding the capo down a couple of frets. And you're right - Kyser capos rule! I've had one for years without realising that's what it was. They're so practical compared with the old style ones, and you can just whip them on and off during a gig. Cheers and thanks once again!

[hamidfan]

thanks a lot for the lesson justin.. but i really got scared at the end of the vodeo.. heering that animal and sawing it... you know.. you get scared in moments you were not expecting it would happen.. i was learning the stuff and at the end so ein beest.. anyway justin i am not mad or angry.. i love your lessons ... and keep on rocking my freind... peace and love for all over the world..

[bev5687]

Just found some of your lessons on here, and as a beginner Ive found them really helpful, easy to follow and interesting.

Many thanks Justin, off now to have a look-see what other songs i can learn all in the space of 10 minutes! Mwah! x

[boom911boom]

dw if you dont have a capo just tape a pencil over the strings, that was my 1st capo :L

[kc2207]

HAHAHA yeah man I love this. I literally laughed out loud with the substituting the chords for the words. But seriously man you're a great teacher, I love your lessons. This is a simple song but you're a master my friend, keep on rockin. "That's for two baas. 'With his E major'...which is also for two baas." haha that's quality. Made my night.

[glennthemicbuddah]

thank ya for all justin!!!I do not understand everything you say in your videos because I am French^^ but I play better because of you...jah bless you.......:)))

[jkiang]

Thank goodness it's not a F chord when it's "And there he F this young boy..."LOL

You are a very good musician and a very good teacher!!

[CleverDjembe]

*after 5 mins of practise with this song*

Justin, you have my eternal gratitude! I can't believe I'm actually REALLY playing a jazz classic on my guitar! I've enjoyed all your lessons so much =)

[TrippleLee]

Lol that just cracked me up, F chooooord.... and a Geeeeeeeeee... whichisalsofor2baaaars...

[aussieninja10]

Hey buddy,

Excellent lessons, ive been recommending them to all my students.

Just some trivia tho, wasnt htis song written about roberta flack seeing don mclean?

[GoRetroGirl]

Yep, that's what Wikipedia said...actually it was written about Lori Lieberman who saw Don McLean in concert and was moved. Beautiful song, though...I've been practicing it all weekend.

[valrencienne]

Hello Justin, just wanted to say a Big thanks !! Your lessons are great !!!! Could you post a video on how to play Knoking on heavens door ??

Keep up the good work.

Kisses Emy

[Grimx100]

there is a video on that

[ksdkfje]

You are amazing... I think I'm in love...:) Love your clases... I've spent the whole day learning new songs! thank you!

[zewatcha]

great teacher! thanx for this awesome lesson

[akanigga]

Man you are the best teacher ever exist!!! ssooo funny, really thank you ! saludos desde Venezuela!!!

[billy6686]

u are awesome and funny, keep it going with g, awesome c lol

[billy6686]

wow justin u rock man and funny also for some reason your teaching on all the videos stick in my head. u rock man. keep it going. :-)

[fan2crisbrown]

i'm french so sometimes i don't understand what you say =) thank you for lessons : )

[aboutyayhi]

"telling my G life with C words" heh awesome..

great video i watch a lot of your lessons, one of the best teachers!

[ghikij]

Lol, yeah that was entertaining.

Awesome lesson, Mr. Sandercoe!

[juggleninjaguy]

What sequence of notes is he playing at the end when he arpeggiates the chords?

[mudvayne317]

I just think its awesome that you just show us how to play instead of breaking it all down.

[BLacKThiNg6x6x6]

now i can play it ;)

[PalmBeachNative20]

I love your lessons! So fun and keeps me interested I swear i have ADD in other lessons lol. N i love your accent!

[NandeDattebayoo]

Justin, i gotsa tell ya! You rule! I appreciate these lessons deeply! No lessons are boring and you always have spirit behind every class. Appreciate it alot thank you for this fantastic homepage of yours!!!

[petmysnaake]

Dude, you rule! this has to be the funniest sh-t I have ever seen on a lesson! Your lessons are easy for all levels to follow, and ya keep them spirited! Kudos to you! Keep it up!!

[shineinmyeyes]

"and then he D'd a young boy"

rofl

oh mr sandercoe, i am a fan for life

[motuwale]

againwith the taz devil at the end....jeepers....thanks man!!!

[psp2008check]

killing me softly with his G.

a stranger to my B7 chord now

XD that's funny,but you're really helpful

[Chris2O09]

lol mate you are such a dork but a good teacher and a laugh so keep it going hustler!

[mjd0124]

you're such a good teacher..thanks

[kozoself]

I love you Justin, you make playing the guitar a bunch of fun!!!!!

[warminionkg]

How goes web site???

[nightwithu]

you're so cool..

luv the way u teach.. hehe

[cindddyyyyy]

"killing me f major 7" hehe :)

[Mickeyc88]

HAHAHAHA LOVE IT!

[syncdancer]

I agree...hes killing me quickly with his lesson. Mind you I think this guy is really good..but is it me or is his pace quick slow quick slow slow..? Kinda reminds me of the strumming technique. ;p

[gangstaz4lyfbro]

lol i like ur fucked up singing its awesome

[ImOfTheWoods]

Great lesson, Justin - you make it seem so easy. Will give this a try. Thank you!

[Joostbeers]

He surely does :)

[Redsnapper4me]

I've always thought this song was written about Don McLean of "starry starry night and Bye Bye Miss American Pie" fame.

[VanessaGirly2oo8]

Singing me Softly with A-Song

Killing me D....

great! ( :

[blackmamba1999]

Justin that was really great.....I wanna order your dvd.....where do I order it from?

[cherchellman]

lool that's great looool

[greentrol54]

A stranger to my B7 Chord.LOL.

Nice lesson.

[redscull]

That is so freakin Funny listening to you

"Singing me Softly with A-Song

Killing me D....

with C song

Telling my G-Live...and so on"

One of your perfect lessons justin !!

Greetings from Germany

[theamazingsupergirl]

@redscull i'm learning guitar off his website and he does all of his songs like this. it's incredibly helpful when i transcribe a song and then can just listen to him play and see if it matches what i came up with. (i didn't expect that Fmaj7). what's funny is that now when i teach someone a song, i say the chord names mixed with lyrics just like he does, hehe. what a great teacher he is!!

[bigchucker69]

great stuff Justin you r the best teacher!!really thank you you have made a long time dream come true for me keep up the great work

PS apegio's rock

[Hawking1969]

I thought it was about Don McLean?

[adjeffrey69]

i love the fact you sing the chords, fun and surprisingly useful, keep up the good work.

[rockyrookie]

nice song...

[gogi682]

Great lesson again! Couple of questions - do you have some picking pattern lessons - like the way you were showing at the end? Maybe a beginner's dvd on how to learn to do picking in a song? And do you take requests for song lessons? Thank you so much.

[luomoroc]

Justin thanks so much!!!! You have made learning to play so much easier.You are a fantastic teacher.I am going to may a contribution to your web site and encourage everyone else to do so as well.

[RJDEC86]

That was great Justin...we all appreciate the time you spend to teach us how to play these nice tunes....You Rock!!!

[Bulldog225]

Thanks Justin..I appreciate the time and effort you put forth to help out those that wish to learn this classic song. It's been a favorite of mine since it came out when I was a youngster. I was having problems with putting a few of the chords together also. BTW I personally love Roberta Flack's rendition the very best. I don't think all people are really vicious when -with class-correcting some info as to precise origin of certain songs. Some people are quite unkind tho. Thanks again,and Peace.

[sbjmindless]

Sorry Justin I dont mean to sound like an ass, but I just want to correct the info for the song.

The song was originally written by Lori Lieberman in 1971/1972 after seeing Don McLean perform at the Troubadour in L.A. The song started as a poem (Killing me softly with his blues) about her reaction to Don's song called "Empty Chairs". She then had the poem turned into song lyrics by Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox. She was the fist to record Killing Me Softly With His Song.

[JustinSandercoe]

interesting thanks :) J

[pecincano]

hey justin i want to thank u for all the great lessons.. u r an amazing teacher.. i have a request if u dont mind .. Africa by Toto or Howie day . i like the way howie does it just cause its all acoustic.. anyways thanks alot man .. and if u r ever comming to hawaii let me know i can get u a place to stay .. ALOHA

[ViadellAmoreIS]

Hey there my name is Raine, i really appreciate what you're doing here, you are truly talented. Maybe you can help me break this song down, its by Slightly Stoopid, its Closer to the Sun.Ive tried numerous times to learn it myself, but i think someone of your caliber would be a we bit more successful. let me know,

take care, raine

[Mokkadi]

You should do a Guns N roses song, Patiencee, civil war.

or wichever you want hehe.

[asqustep]

thanks so much for your awesome videos. i could never begin t o tell you how helpful they are

[davek6482]

limp bizkits song? you think fred durst came up with a classic like that? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaah­ahahahaaah your funny

[chrisbonjovi]

Can you please teach the song Limp Bizkit- Behind Blue Eyes please? Reply pls! ;)

[RAMBOvGnR]

Dude, Thats a Who song

[papyrock]

thank justin big thank you best...(merçi justin ..michel paris france)

[HerrJohnyAnthon]

probieren geht über studieren! ... wenn es schnarrt..dann wohl nicht...wenn es nicht schnarrt... gib gas...

[megamanxu]

hey justin, when i put on the capo, does it matter if it is tilted to the side a bit? cause it's hard to fit my index finger in to do a C cord or w/e that requires that requires u to play the first fret with index finger?

[JustinSandercoeSongs]

capo lesson coming soon... J

[megamanxu]

omg ty justin lol!

big fan ;)

[kiruma75]

tanks again for your great job and for all the very usefull advices I learn every time. your lessons are always great and your precision in the explanations admirable and very easy to understand. bye andrea

[kideathangel]

^^you're a good teacher justin, plz keep your work!!

[abel3289]

good job man  can u do santeria

[Futiw]

Hey Justin!

Would you consider yourself a rhytm guitarist or a lead guitarist?:)

[JustinSandercoeSongs]

neither, or both???

i think of myself as a musician... a songwriter..

dunno... maybe i am a teacher???

does it matter??

J

[saintanger24]

@JustinSandercoeSongs thanks a lot Justin ! Honestly i have learnt too many songs from you ! you're a great teacher ! maybe someday we can meet each other and I'll say to you personally thank you !

[saintanger24]

@JustinSandercoeSongs hey Justin do you have a DVD ?? I want to buy it so i can watch it over and over again until i master it !

[hyperborn]

thanks a lot.. i love all your videos and have pretty much taught myself to play guitar based on them.

[Phobelia]

random ending lol, is that what you're really like? hehe

[Ian35467]

dont stop these lessons

there are so many people listening to u

[lasht2monyon]

thanks justin, these lessons are much apprieciated, you are the man,,,,

[NaturesGlory]

Alright Justin! It's good to hear a familiar voice againe!

[xTheRevisionistx]

Thanks Justin, this made my day. Keep up the terrific work.

[bspate0]

Put the lyrics with the chords up in a .pdf.

I like it when you do that.

Thanks again, Justin!!

[ec476405]

lol I think this is the first lesson you aren't sitting on the floor. Keep up the good work, it always brightens my day to see a new lesson from you

[azafhl]

werd

[RAMBOvGnR]

E minor his pain with A minor!

I like

[Mcarthurbiker]

excellent as usual !!! keep it up !!

[flander18]

tnx man, really great

[Asthaar8]

Justin you are such a good and nice teacher ! ;) Keep it up!

[ihabsinno]

thx

[ElectricS45]

=D....

[ithinksasukeiscool]

cool