Guitar Lesson: Suite Judy Blue Eyes

[joyce55]

suff = (read) stuff, sorry for bad typing

[joyce55]

great job dude, you spread even the feeling needed to play this suff properly, go ahead and have fun with your playing, Claudio from Italy!

[labeak]

@joyce55 Thanks, Claudio. Nicest words I've heard in a while. Rock on.

Labeak

[joyce55]

@labeak You're welcome, and it's just what I've heard from you and what made me write about, maybe 'cause I'm too wrapped to a fretboard making different things as blues and 60ies and 70ies good songs....check this joyce55>sitting on a goldmine..........take care and don't stop with this kind of things (good things)

[PlayItAgainJohn11]

retakes

[PlayItAgainJohn11]

if i could play that one that well, i'd grow some sideburns and join a rock and roll band, mama

[labeak]

@PlayItAgainJohn11 Thank you!

[cowboyofdreams]

Any CSN amateurs in Scotland willing to play some music together?

[xX3MINE3MXx]

Wow at the end there i broke into Do do do do do do do dododo

[cherylgaudetable]

I got a request for this last night. This will definitely speed up the delivery time! Excellent tutorial!!

[ILONGGOMANKO]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS LESSON...THIS IS VERY HELPFUL

[misterivankovich1]

thanks Tommy Lee Jones for adding this lesson!

[vaughnsalem]

@misterivankovich1 haha,he does sound alot like tommy lee jones,but great lesson

[Dovecustom]

I listened to the record. Both the Classic record 45 RPM LP, the original Atlantic LP and the current CD are all tuned in E. In the studio a choice was made to record this in EBEEBE. Fellas play your guitar along with the record you will see that the studio version is in E. He may have lowered it for vocal reasons for 

[milowagon]

Ah! You have the Gaelic! Yes the Scots/Irish connection is very strong with West Virginia. There are probably more Gaelic speakers in your state than the whole of Scotland. Stunning tone from your guitar. Once again....buidheachas!

[milowagon]

Thanks mate! I've been trying to figure this one out since I first saw Woodstock at fifteen. You have it spot on. Now all I have to do is find two buddies who can sing. May have to wait another thirty five years. Greetings from Scotland!

[labeak]

Tha mi toilichte do choinneachadh

We are all Scots-Irish here in West Virginia.

Labeak

[labeak]

Tha mi toilichte do choinneachadh

We are all Scots-Irish here in West Virginia.

Labeak

[labeak]

@milowagon Tha mi toilichte do choinneachadh

[MrTiaHemingway]

Maybe I'm missing something but I feel like I missed two chords at like 3:30? when you mention the G? or at 4:30 when you start playing it you move up frets and I feel like when I sing it something is missing. So is it just G D then the chord at sorry?

[Pan3405]

you make it hard..... hahahaha great instructions!!

[rezamoarref]

Excellent - thank you very much. Have been wanting to learn this for years and couldn't work the tuning out. Really appreciate it.

[labeak]

Many thanks!

[boutwell1i]

EXCELLENT lesson....and NOBODY can sing the CSN harmonies...NOBODY....wonderfu­l guitar lesson.......

[sbbinahee]

Excellent lesson, excellent song. Great teaching there friend. I must learn this , thanks!

[labeak]

Thanks.

[Ross17033]

Hey, many thaks for this upload, great job, a real nice to follow tutorial. BTW, I actually think you've got a pretty good job, you just need to believe yourself a bit more.

[labeak]

Great to hear it. I'm sure dad is proud!

[littleair23]

As a somewhat young'un who goes to CSN(sometimes Y) concerts with my dad, being able to play the opening for this, and seeing the recognition and subsequent smile on his face is why I love playing the guitar. Thanks so much this was such a helpful video!

[reptile5150]

look under my account

"reptile5150"

and the vid labeled "January 27, 2011 11:50 AM"

me simply playing the last 2 Suites...and yep I learned how to use my finger as my pick from him, and using my slightly diff version of Stephen's version of Travis picking...true the end sucked...lol actually been very many since I have even done his songs...i will be posting more tho...under reptile5150

[headdown1]

Wow...thanks! I've been dying to learn this tune, but had no idea where to start. Thanks for the lesson!

[tallulah2]

Great lesson! Love your accent, too!

[reptile5150]

good video...thanks for spreading his music....but actually guy, Stephen never uses this tuning to play this...true he does uses the DADAD in many songs....but as many more on acoustic he uses his own special tuning...EEEEBE - knowing Stephen and spending time with him in Colorado in 70's...I know first hand from the man..sometimes will tune that down a whole step to DDDDAD cause of his throat......just check the many vids of him actually playing it, you'll see

[johnnynocaster]

@reptile5150

Well, if you know then why don't you tab it out and post it so those of us that want to learn this song can do so?

[reptile5150]

@johnnynocaster sorry man..i play by ear...we never had TAB way back then....hell damn near SS's age anways...and no vid cam yet...but the video by "privettricker" is as close as anyone on the internet with just a few minor exceptions....especially at the end (to the marrow...catch the sparrow...be my lady)...but you can find Stephen doing it online all over the place live. and SS never used a pic (he had his own version of Travis style picking)...he does use Hercos now, has to sadly

[Dovecustom]

@reptile5150 

[Dovecustom]

or concerts as when one tours the voice get get a bit stressed out. Nuff said. This should end the debate. P.S. In E the tonal is much brighter and the guitar resonates because the strings are tighter.

[bushkini]

Hi...How do I get your lesson/tuning to sound like the exact key the song is heard on the album...TY

[matco24]

no problem man....man yesterday nite I got pissed at myself I was in the DADDAD tuning turing my third string back up from D to G and the string broke....but anyways wht a goregous song.....truely a piece of poetry put to music...very cool

[labeak]

I agree. I think this song is one of the best to come out of rock and roll.

[matco24]

dude tht was awesome...I like ur voice...don't feel bad...I can't sing this high anyways I just like playing the guiter part....aren't open tunings so goregous?

[labeak]

Thank you.

[shjhdhah]

Wish the video was not bad quality and that you zoomed in more on the chords and you took your time showing them. You needed to slow down a bit.

[bardkin]

Nice job! but where are these tabs you speak of?

[MrBat101]

thanks man I learned it from you it sounds awesome ccheck out my version s j b e cover Mr Bat 101 or somthing look foward to hearing from you again thanks man

[debnuckles]

Thanks, great lesson!

[oldpunque]

Takes me way back!!

[chest002]

Sorry!!! I got my strings mixed up on last post. The thinnest string is the first string, and the fattest is the 6th in real life. I wrote it reversed. So on the last post, lets temporarily consider the thin E string is the sixth string. Must be my ADD kicking in. Please delete this post and my last post after reading. Will

[chest002]

On the intro, at 2:30, when you say the D chord is on the 4th and 5th strings, it sounds just as good to me to place fingers on the 6th strg on the 4th, and 5th srtg on the 5th, as you work your way down from the start of the intro. It is an easier transition since you are sliding down the neck on the 6th and 5th strings. Both ways ring the D chord correctly. Just easier transcending to D chord on the same strings as the intro's (dyads) chords. Am I going in the right direction?

[chest002]

For those who have been mislead with EEEEBE tuning, compare your tuning with CS&N live recording of SJBE on youtube, and listen closely when Steven hits the open D bass string. The original song just rings in D. That is how I know I know the EEEEBE tunning is off. It helps to train your ear. Labeak is spot on with this cover. Now I feel better. Will I Am / North Carolina

[chest002]

I would like to add, DADDAD works great for Carry On and 4+20 Years Ago.

[chest002]

I learned this tune from you about a year ago. I am glad I booked marked you, because I have forgotten it. Came back for a refressor. I now am a subscribee. You have the best lesson on this tune for sure. I understand your method of teaching clearly. So just want to express my appreciation for a great lesson on this tune. Now help me figure out Polk Salad Annie. Keep up the good work. Best regards, William / N Carolina

[SmokeBojangles]

i Would Like to Know How Stills came up with that Tuning....It sounds So Groovy!

[Rainman270]

thanks. nice instruction

[MarshallAmpMan]

really good...THANK YOU!

[tapalipo]

thanks. you're generous. Buddha bless you.

[Clapton39]

great video, thanks for the lesson. No voice comments, however a version without your singing-maybe just talking through the parts would be great.

[dfar0]

I enjoyed it ! I learned it in EEEEBE tuning but your tuning works good to. Maybe you and I should sing a duet!

[rborak86]

thank you so much for this! wonderful.

[heartlandrails]

thank you. that DADDAD tuning sounds killer

[juanypei]

nice ring indeed! is that an FG 335?

[labeak]

@juanypei yes

[bobby14207]

excellent lessoon !

[skoebiedoe]

still one of the best live tutorials on youtube.

it takes some natural talent to perform this one properly though.

sigh...if i could only play it half as good as you...

cheers!

[ydnarnosfatsug]

damn you saved me alot of time trying to figure this out. mucho gracias!! great song great job disecting it!

[rickcrna]

Would sound MUCH better on a Martin guitar!!!!

[gratzyisgay]

diolch yn fawr!I got it,can play it, enjoy it, thanks dai from wales

[rollant]

merci a lot from a french CSN fan

[bxs204]

Thanks so much for such a GREAT lesson! You rock...Have a Merry Christmas!

[labeak]

Many thanks.

[enochpeter]

This is brilliant! Absolutely spot on. Thanks for a thoughtful and valuable resource!

[labeak]

Thanks.

[reptile5150]

@enochpeter actually it's not...Stephen uses EEEEBE for this and many others, Word Game, 4 & 20, Love The One You're With...just as example...so many more though...how do I know? I learned it from the man himself in mid 70's in Colorado

[gitarrojoe]

@reptile5150 dude tune it down 2 halfsteps and its the woodstock live version. DDDDAD wich is nearly the same as DADDAD. and 5 string isnt much used anyway so thats why it sounds nearly the same

[reptile5150]

@gitarrojoe just say tune down a full step (E to D) true, Stephen plays it live (DDDDAD) bands tune down now for vocal reasons...he was no diff back then...but why he never uses the DADDAD is two fold (he does hit the 5 string), he uses his version of Travis picking...when i was with him in Gold Hill (CO) I actually had what i thought it was..he lol said nah man, want it fully modal, not like crosby man...check the vid at his Laurel Canyon home (Stephen Stills - Sounding Out - Part 1) Peace!

[jirdimaster]

They play it in EEEEBe.....

[gordinhurox]

tab link is broken

[alt1962]

At first,, i thought you were doing too much talking at the beginning (i hate when people ramble).. BUT you.. you gave a great lesson... kudos!

[rrock88]

thanks, great help,best i have seen!

[puma7711]

Pretty good tutorial but not really that clear on the fingering positions in the middle and end of the lesson. Could you re-post this lesson with a better visual and vocal explanation of where the chord are played exactly and not go so quick. When you have explained the positions then you could play through the song slowly just to show how it all fits together. Otherwise you are on track.

Thanks so much,

[segould]

You sound like Tommy Lee Jones.

[rox7899]

Alright, listen up, people. Our fugitive has been on the run for ninety minutes. Average foot speed over uneven ground barring injuries is 4 miles-per-hour. That gives us a radius of six miles. What I want from each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area. Checkpoints go up at fifteen miles. Your fugitive's name is Dr. Richard Kimble. Go get him!

[edwardclug]

Very niche! thank you for your lessons.

[bthornRPL]

Sweet

[labeak]

Judy Blue Eyes

[michaelplourde1]

Thanks very much. I've always wanted to play this one but I was not familiar with the tuning. Your very helpful instruction is much appreciated. You are the bomb! Thank You Thank You. (check out my treetop flyer sometime- michaelplourde1) I'm a big fan of Stephen Stills.

[labeak]

Yo. Check out Michaelplourde1 videos. He can get some great guitar tone.

Labeak

[crokey64]

Thanks, man - great video. I'll work on it

[labeak]

Thank you.

[Japlick]

Excellent, have been wanting to play this for years! Gonna play it at my mum's 60th party with my brother harmonising. Thanks!

[labeak]

Glad to be of service. Happy birthday, mum!

[tjcooler]

could you please post the tab site that you mentioned? great lesson but you're a little to fast for me to follow. thank you.

[labeak]

The tab site is posted in the blue box in the upper right hand corner of this page.

[labeak]

It's a grey box, now.

[labeak]

Actually, it's a grey box, now.

[tatanka0008]

Beatiful. How was the guitar tuned?

[labeak]

DADDAD

[Hemail]

At least you got the balls to say you can't sing, but there it becomes strange, isn't that playing and singing going together? For me it was, and thx to CS&N i learned to sing close harmony in the '70.

All thou i must admit this song is not a song to sing single voice.

But hey, i like the way you do what you do, keep it up, it makes me smile :-)

"Fear is the lock and laughter the key to your hart !"

[Play2Win58]

Just wondering if your playing a Martin guitar

here ? Love the lesson and the song !

[labeak]

The guitar is a Yamaha FG 335II, purchased in 1978,

[jturs89]

you really helped me out. very much appreciated.

[labeak]

glad to be of service

[RCROSSH]

Georgeous lesson man !great great !

Thanks for this ! 5*****

[labeak]

Thanks.

[vandykerevue2002]

This was just fantastic. I always kinda thought they had the guitar out of tune. I learned this from you. Thanks.

[labeak]

Thank you.

[neilyeager]

That was good man. Appreciate your efforts. Keep 'em coming. 4&20, Love the one your with, Carry on, Daylight Again... All the open D tuning CSN. Great stuff. Great lesson.

[labeak]

Thanks!

[greatcomedian18]

excellent but i will comment that the 4th sweet needs to have a few more notes to be played overall your video was very helpful A+

[GKLCVP]

Very,Very Nice,I've played that a few different ways always trying to capture the drive and emotion by using the strings to blend with and as a voice but your demo is true!!!!Thanks, Gerald

[cherdrol]

Thanks a ton. You're a great teacher. I always wondered how they played this song--I'm so glad to be able to do it now.

[labeak]

You are welcome. I always wondered how they got that sound, too. The tuning is the secret.

[Eddie3913]

what a great lesson thanks

[labeak]

you are welcome

[skoebiedoe]

thank you very much Labeak.

i tried it right away, & found that it's not so hard as it looks.

mucho appreciated!

[labeak]

Thanks.

Did you find/use the tab?

[skoebiedoe]

no man, i did not yet find the tabs.

but your instructions on video were already enough to fill the livingroom with a bit of Judy Blue Eyes, & my cat doesn't walk away from it, which is mostly a good sign.

those tabs would be very usefull too, but i guess i missed the message on where to find them.

anyways, thanks shiploads for doing this.

your "i'm not here to amuse you by singing"

shows another talent that makes a fine teacher: sense of humor.

[skoebiedoe]

in addition:

i found the site in question from the link on your info header, but i can't find the tabs for this song.

[labeak]

Try this: Google the phrase "1991 San Francisco Warfield Theatre" That should take you right to it.

Labeak

[knomedude18]

great response to my version of the lesson

[labeak]

Thanks.

[Wolf4u2]

Beautifully presented & broken down, so we could follow & learn it. Thanks for your posting, nice job. One suggestion would be to speak a little softer. Music & singing volume was fine.

[labeak]

Thanks.

[labeak]

It is a great song for acoustic guitar. Glad you liked the lesson.

[72stratpack]

great lesson, many thanks !!