Guitar Lesson - The Wind - Cat Stevens

[snuffelsuf]

you're a great teacher

[alphasxsignal]

Something like a banjo roll.

[DeutschkursUP]

geat lesson, as always. could you PLEASE tell me (us) something about the picking pattern you use, especially the part from : ...only god knows - i've sat upon. - please. there is no tab, no lesson on the net that shows! i don't get it. and i spend the hole day to find out. thanks so much.

[abdirizak2hot]

Awsome

[TheHammyman59]

im playing guitar better now..thank you for being there

[apprazer]

Wondering if you could show your picking closer would be a great help, thanks for the vid. Helps immensly

[TheBenj2011]

And he donated all the money he got from his favorite guitars to the needy. This particular song stands out because it inspires anyone who knows how to listen to an immaculate song and appreciate it.

[TheBenj2011]

Cat contributed a great deal to the music industry and this song "The Wind" is only one of his many all time best work and masterpieces. He was an incredible artist back then and still an extraordinary person with a good character today. He doesn't ask a lot for himself yet he has given his good heart. In the past, he was known for his countless charitable acts. He sold almost all of his special and signature guitars(I wouldn't be surprised if one of them was a Guild guitar).

[TheSaype]

I don't understand your pick-finger !

[joemamamatt]

Thanks for posting this goldhat. I've been looking to learn this recently as it's one of my favorite songs period. Once I've mastered it, I'll post a video response paying respect to you.

[ElectricDreemMachine]

Real crappy lesson, not that im shocked...this guy never gives a good lesson. Totally glossed over the chorus. Why even waste your time with such a crummy lesson.

[AndrewP222]

The intro is played by a second guitar (Alun Davies) with a capo. Nice lesson though.

[EricWilliam22]

Great lesson! I've been trying to play this song for years and could never get the chorus part right. Thank you!!

[TOadamus239]

This is a really really good tutorial i wish i can get the picking correctly the chords are easy enough.nice vid!

[bustamove444]

thank you so much...I can read the tab but I don't hear what I see if that makes sense, this is very helpful..

[midge2112]

Thank you so much! I've always loved this song and thanks to you...now I can play it!

[shutdownthefed]

hey goldhat, I love that guitar...what model is that if you don't mind me asking? I'm about to get a guild and want to get a jumbo or something like what you got here. Great job by the way

[bonfirejovi]

i like how you teach the songs fast and don't spend ages describing one chord, very refreshing and great lessons!

[hufnmouth]

Thank you for these lessons. You have a new subscriber.

[midge2112]

You made this so easy to learn! Thanks for posting!

[jdean0769]

Well done goldhat3. I enjoy all you lessons and how you convey them, Thanks for being out there Teaching. I appreciate you ; ) God bless you

[Proflutzn]

i bookmarked it for later :D im gunny try and not cheat by using a tab this time haha. i just have to work on my pinky strength. i first learned finger-picking with only 3 fingers (dust in the wind). then moved to 4 lol on Time in a bottle. and am now gunna try and start using all five!!! thank you for the inspiration!

[goldhat3]

@Proflutzn Good idea! We need more 5 finger pickers in this world. You can get a special certificate for that one.

[bistekconpapas]

A nice guitar like that Guild probably makes a difference. Nice lesson.

Thanks goldhat3!

[allennnnnn91]

Hey buddy Id like to know what strings are you using? Thanks!

[PHAROHKAIRO1]

your the best teacher. thanks a lot

[Axel15810]

I'm having a really hard time holding down the bass pedal on the D string while playing the D chord. Any suggestions? I don't have the coordination I guess...it's tough!

[Axel15810]

I'm having a really hard time holding down the bass pedal on the D string while playing the D chord. Any suggestions? I don't have the coordination I guess...it's tough!

[brunowv]

thank you master!

[kagecj]

cheeeeeers mate

[caimanobrethren]

Thank you so much for sharing! I bought the sheet music and tried other tabs but nothing hits it like this. Is there any chance you could post the tab? I would love to make sure i don't miss a note and then post my video up here to show you!

[cbearw1]

Always wanted to learn this song. Thanks very much for posting this. Excellent instruction and breakdown. Love the sound of your guitar. Right hand close up might be nice. Keep em coming. Love Cat Stevens music.

[vinnothelizard]

u cant sing this one!

[dinomoehumm]

sweet playing .thank you very much for the lesson

[fricco1994]

great guild guitar.

[floridamg]

Thank-you! More Cat if you get the chance.

[lpa53]

I forgot all about this one. Nice job and love that Guild!!! What year?

[keebearfull]

Ipa 53, the info box says it's a 1979. Cool vibs. hey?

[yelsew55]

your the man

[oooleander]

it's difficult to tell which chords you are plucking when you get to the G's and A's and Em's ("I've sat upon the setting sun...."). Any help would be appreciated! ~~~~thank you for your videos! they keep me playing:P

[jeferstrings]

nice lesson, you certainly make it look easy...much easier than it is , I"ll work on it ,

Thanks

[FiremanOly]

I'm sorry Mark. I just don't have the time to get my fingers do what you do with your guitar. I certainly get frustrated when I try LOL. I guess I am relegated to being a mere strummer for the rest of my life. You make it look easy but for me it just ISN'T easy. HaHa. God Bless my friend!

[goldhat3]

Hey Oly, don't worry, what you are doing is working very well, so keep it up. One of these years you will find the time.

[tyrantsfaceisred]

lol i play both ben ! but this song is hard on a 12 string :'(

[beninjamin]

wow you are really good!

must be more teachers like you.

2 bad iam not a guitar player but a bass player....

do you also play bass?

[covdoy]

Excellent

[mavis41558]

Great job as always!

The guitar tone at 5:57 to 6:05 is such a cool insight! I'll have to get out my 1976 Yamaha and see if it holds a candle to your 1979 Guild!

Thanks as always.

[goldhat3]

Make sure to put on some new strings so it can sound its best.

[mjd0124]

Thank you sir for this fantastic lesson!

[ps2babyboy]

amazing song.

[Projoiner1]

Great song, great lesson....thank you

[deanb92]

No one can pick like you Mark! Great Lesson! 5 stars!

[xoxopeytonxoxo]

really great lesson!

[Turk1927]

Ask and ye shall receive! Thanks Mark, great lesson. Time to get practicing.

[marc726]

Brilliant as always Mark. Thanks for the lesson

[SWelsh1000]

you spelled guitar wrong but cool video anyway first view, comment and rating

[goldhat3]

oops, thanks for the tip. good eye mate!