Powerful Stuff Tutorial

[truckzilla1]

You are the fucking man

[sunshine29elliott]

Big fan glad to learn it frm u man thx

[joemasterguns]

Wow, i just got taught how to play a song by the artist that wrote it. You rock dude. I wish everyone was as chill as this guy.

[rrp1973]

So cool of you to do this for your own song. I just recently discovered you when one of your other songs was used on the TV show "bored to death" It is so rare that a song will catch me on first listen. I am really glad I came across your work.

[tadder79]

Dag, I just got a guitar lesson from Sean HAYES. BAMF

[bobertRAMONE182]

Sean, what model is that Martin? It sounds really amazing, especially since you've tuned it down. And thanks for this lesson btw! Love your music brother! Best wishes.

[219mlc]

You are my favorite artist!!! Wish I had a guitar and knew how to play so I could try to play your song :-). That's very kind and awesome of you to do a tutorial. Keep up the amazing work you do Mr. Hayes! :-D

[doublehelix777]

Now this a real artist! Who else would take their time and teach others exactly how they perform their music, and make it easier for those who go nuts trying to figure out how to play a song just like the artist.

Amazing!

[ohhellmaybe]

Brilliant 

[TheOssumSoss]

thank you subaru

[zander181846]

Sorry for the dislike. I accidentally clicked the wrong button and left the page before i could correct it.

[ArgentinianCreep]

It's really not his voice that amazes me. His voice is very generic and there's nothing particularly great about it. But his sense of music, his songs, the way he sings, is why he is so amazing.

[easleyrider]

Thumbs up if (like me) half way through learning this song, you realize it's actually freggin Sean Hayes.

[fephifofum20]

Awhhhhhh! :D He has a lissspp! <333

[SKEEZIN08]

i cant stop listening to this

[aleyaboo]

I just heard this on a commercial and i looked you up ..... I totally LOVE you!!!!

[Dannnyboyyyy]

Mr. Hayes, I will play this song until my fingers fall off. Your music is wonderful, and very original. :)

[MasterKittyKat]

love your music

[laurenemque]

Just overheard your voice on a commercial playing in the next room. I immediately looked you up and now I'm in love. gorgeous voice and song!!

[unicornicopia10]

Sean, dude, I gotta say, you are one of my favorite artists of all time. Nobody makes music like you do anymore with so much feeling in every aspect of it. 

[Omegahybridx]

@seanhayesmusic

Like everyone else who has found your song, I think it is wonderful. Thank you.

[deere772d]

Right on bro! Thanks for lesson Sean. I've been looking for how to play this song and found you. Perfect! Couldn't ask for a better teacher.

[bdhollis]

Sean,

Thanks, blown away!

[anotherwinterprod]

I so want to do a cover of this, but I can't play guitar well.... :(

[SquaidsIHave]

did anyone else snap their fingers at 1:30?

[henrytranFF]

No artist like Sean Hayes can make me smile while teaching and singing his own song. I just smile the second he sings!!

[MrKiddKevinn]

Amazing O:

[taciturn3]

That's great Sean, but teach me how to sing like you too!!!

[keatonbasketball]

i would poop my pants if he sang me the happy birthday song :)

[ironmen360]

Amazing! Probably the first and only artist to give us simpletons a comprehensive lesson. Keep up the amazing work Sean!

[GetMadBeHappy]

put a tab up please! its hard to follow without! =P

[icatch69]

If you have your guitar in standard, put a capo on 3 then tune it to standard with capo on it, then take the capo of and it's in c# standard

[06richierich06]

what kind of guitar is that?

[iiBenjii]

@06richierich06 Martin

[cpunzone]

I've been a bass player for 35 yrs..... I want to learn guitar just to learn this song.

Thanks for such a great song!!!!

[sablesanctum]

What a super cool guy!

[MusicMel97]

I thought Sean Hayes was black haha. His singing voice is so different than his speaking voice 0.0

[LifeWithLou13]

Thats a nice Martin.

[Serendipaciousness]

Thank you so much for this powerful music...uniting people through music. You are a legend and very humble too. Thank you so much for the guitar lesson :)

I LOVE ALL YOUR SONGS! KEEP ROCKIN'!

[wendell0067]

Excellent song and thanks so much for the break down!

[efx3zemayecee]

Will you please come to Morgantown WV and show me your ways! I wanna be like you!

[juggalobadass94]

who knows the chords for standard? i dont know how to tune my guitar like he says

[kpotter2012]

@juggalobadass94 Simple bro- just tune your E string to C#, then tune the rest of the strings just like you were tuning your guitar in standard tuning.

[TheTonkyman]

Sean, damn dude, its obvious that you care about the music and your fans or you wouldn't have taken the time to show us how this is done. Two hours ago I didn't know who you were, I just knew I loved this song I heard on a commercial. Now I'm a huge fan and can't wait to buy some of your music. Keep doing it for the love of the music and never compromise your art for anyone.

[flodreamer2007]

@TheTonkyman hahha me too. i saw the commercial lastnight and had to look this song up. now im inlove with it

[dav1dandrew]

Wow man that is awesome to see you on here showing how to play your song!!! Ive never seen anyone do that!!! I heard that song on a comercial the other day and thought id see if i could find it and here it is!!! Awesome!!! Great song and you re a great performer!!! Im a fan!

[IFckdADog]

I snapped the g string on my guitar trying to switch to that tuning

[icatch69]

@IFckdADog probably cause you were tuning it up and not down

[albertorule]

hey can anyone give me the chart for this song i wanna play it to this girl i like

[ccslax6]

@albertorule google not work on your computer?

[albertorule]

@ccslax6 nope im in china

[jrask]

Just found Sean and I'm lovin it.

[InspiritChannel]

love



[taylor12taytay]

Omg... i love your voice

[ghostgoatisgay]

DOES ANYONE KNOW the chords to "garden - sean hayes" please i cannot find the chords or tab anywhere on the web!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheRealMrWholegrain]

heres the beginning riff in the C# tuning:

3rd fret on E string (6th) , then 5th fret (let ring for a second) and then 3rd fret on e high (1st) string, then 5th fret hammered on 3rd fret on the B string (2nd), and 4th fret on the G string (3rd)

[0713mas]

So cool to teach your own lesson!!!

[MOrifika88]

Really great! Thank you for layin it out so clear. Love your music!

[THENIEYA]

Sir, what is the "Powerful stuff you speak of?"

[kf4wto]

Class Act ! Thanks for your great music! 

[motownfab]

AWESOME!

[devonvanna]

dayum man, you are scary talented

[zacht444]

your great cant wait to make a cover of this :D

[kllswtch7]

hell yea man love your music keep it up

[hotrodskulls]

great musician :) thank you for helping ur fans

[kingmdlprt]

Genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cavenmusic]

please go listen to my cover of this song i need some feedback but i did it in standard tuning............ love how he teaches his own song!!! ur the best sean

[Cavenmusic]

please go listen to my cover of this song i need some feedback but i did it in standard tuning

[01mbyrne01]

Like everyone else in this thread.... Thanks for taking a few minutes to share the magic. Hope to see you live in VA soon.

[jafariannights]

Amazing stuff!

[KyoshiShendoGR]

You sir are now my favorite artist....Taking the time to teach me how to play your song. Just started palying the guitar and your teaching has made it easy....Thanks brother and keep making albums cuz this guy will keep buying them.

[Adam716X]

Sean's voice is powerful stuff.

[Imanidiot2006]

Damn, that voice is for real.

[tractorchick3]

dude you rock!! thanks for the info!

[lemonade150]

i have so much respect for an artist who takes time to share with fans

your music is incredible and we all appreciate this kind of thing. keep making music!!

[PlanB9741]

sweet no dislikes

[savanapridi]

Thanks, man. Classy move. Officially my favorite artist.

[garryrjordan]

This is fan appreciation, & dude, we appreciate you! Classy Move!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[flackleman2]

Everyone is so charmed by him...well he is charming.

Sean Hayes might be the AntichrisT

[ROBNELSON93]

i learned this song about a month ago and its gotten me laid twice already. no joke.

[MrHowToMac]

Dude you're the coolest! <3 it!

[laxball535]

sooo.. i still don't know how to play it

[StealthGenius]

Very very nice....thank you

[upabittoolate]

Is there anything more awesome than a guy who sings the song giving a tutorial? YES. That singer walking you all the way through it so you can get laid.

"I don't really suggest leaving your guitar that way."

Mr. Hayes, you're 1 magnificent bastard.

[zachaboo777]

Your casual talent is very inspiring:)

[squeakieve]

Very comfortable vid - its like having a conversation with the teacher rather than a play by the numbers tutorial. TY! TY! TY!

[TheArgentlion]

This song is my introduction to you and your music, and I am really looking forward to getting to know more of your stuff.  How freaking awesome that you did this tutorial thank you so much man.

[ShayeC3]

Great song!!

[MrDominiqueWilkins]

Very cool man.

[washdaddy11]

I think it's totally awesome that you make tutorials for your own songs!

[mindrunfree]

LOL! I'll leave the playing to you. I got lost at the tuning part...

[fuckyouitsminebiatch]

could you please please please please give me tabs to politics or do a tutorial! =D that would be awesome!!!!

[kpgpwi64]

holy shit you sound just like him....oh wait haha

[ddunaway2008]

very impressive and soulfull keep up the great work!

[rs4425]

Excuse me. I was looking for POWERFUL STUFF by the Fabulous Thunderbirds.

[EHanson09]

What kind of guitar is this? Its a Martin, obviously, but what model?

[joeltexe]

Sean, wow, you never cease to amaze! I first discovered Alabama Chicken in '04 and I've been hooked on you ever since! A Thousand Tiny Pieces was the first song I ever learned on a guitar and you continue to be a huge musical inspiration for me. In fact, you were the sole reason I traveled all the way to SF for Outside Lands a few years back and your set was amazing! Thank you so much for teaching us this song! Keep doin' what you do brother and I'll keep listening!

[808supreme]

Congrats on the success of "Powerful Stuff," Sean. I started listening to you on the "Flowering Spade" album (All For Love, being the track of choice i.e. most number of plays lol). The Martin 15 series really gives your songs great contrast to your natural voice. Keep it up man!

[scottfairchild1]

This is one of the best tutorials I've seen, very to the point. I enjoyed learnig your song very much thank you ; scott fairchild

[TheOldGrady]

That is SO excellent-- Thanks Sean!!

[mtcapo1]

This is how a truly fine person shows appreciation for his fans. Came looking for a little help figuring out the song but didn't expect to find this. Thank you. Love your music.

[jwrit]

Sean: Man - you remind me of Woody Guthry who used to write his stuff and publish it and let everybody use it for free. Actual Copyright: was like this: "This song is Copyrighted in U.S., under Seal of Copyright #154085, for a period of 28 years, and anybody caught singin' it without our permission, will be mighty good friends of ourn, cause we don't give a dern. Publish it. Write it. Sing it. Swing to it. Yodel it. We wrote it, that's all we wanted to do."

Thanks again - jwrit

[tec2012]

That is so awesome. This is the first time I've ever seen a famous musician take the time to make a youtube tutorial. Thanks man. I play by ear, so I had something of an idea how this song was played, but now I really understand it. Thanks again. It's a nice change of pace, going from playing by ear or somewhat helpful tutorials, to learning from the master himself. You, Mr. Hayes, are awesome. Keep up the great work, and God bless.

[KSilverfiddle]

Thank you Sean! You are a true musician and a true music lover! Thank you again for sharing a little of your talent with us amateurs! 

[WHYTRIP206]

LOVE the bridge.LOVE.

[NPRguitar]

Man. When I saw this I said to myself "wow this guys sounds just like him!" the. I figured out it was you. I've never ever seen another musician personally take the time to teach a song. I love your music.

[Blackhatdreams]

Great song and video Sean. Thank you for sharing your beautiful inspiring work. Peace.

~Blackhat

[songmanslim]

damn, there arnt many musicians who are willing to take time out of their day to post a video on how to play one of their hit songs, Ever since i heard "powerful stuff" i was hooked on sean hayes music and after seeing him do this for us i love em even more, hes a class act and one of a kind cheers mate

[dsmsoccerdad]

Hats off to Sean and the power of You Tube . How many artists will take the break down and teach their song to folks.  Powerful Song Sean. thank you so much

[MMASTUNTS]

thanks for your time breaking down this song you've got a great sound 

[forrwigington]

he looks crazy but he plays and sings good

[wol714]

woooo!! that voice, it sends chill down my spine. so soulful and powerful! Love the music Hayes does. Huge fan :)

[Jensoncorpuz]

Wow thanks a lot I love this song, and I'll definitely try to play it when I'm good enough on guitar

[TheUnchartedXXX]

tap 4 and it sounds like retard there

[andrewwhaddad]

Sean, Thanks so much for this! As long as you are taking requests, I would LOVE to see the same for Open Up a Window.

Its my favorite song on Run Wolves Run.

[JakornSpocknocker]

@andrewwhaddad if i could vote this up a billion times, i would

but one day the river is second ;)

[themusicjunkie4life]

You got yourself a new fan! Wish more musicians were as talented and humble as you. Keep it up.

[edelgado1]

Just heard the start of the song on a Subaru commercial and it got me right away. Googled it and found this vid. Thanks for being so humble and sharing. Sean, you will grow...this is what people need now a days, musicians like you. Thanks and God Bless. You have some Powerful Stuff.

[wpteck]

Its so great you took the time to show your playing. You are a great teacher as well. Many artists could learn from you about how to approach their fans. Many blessings and best of luck to you!

[viggo3279]

MORE... I want more Sean! I can't get enough of this song. Please post more videos of you singing this song. Thanks for helping me feel it again! ~J

[wasatchmonk2]

How cool is sean hayes?! What stud, givin' it up for the fans thanks man!

[bamarian]

who does this? "hey, here's how to play my song.." nice!

[MONK3YP1RAT3S]

oh my gods cant stop listening to the song

[trollarama]

I was going to say, "Damn, this guy plays the song just like Sean Hayes!" Then I finally figured out that it IS Sean Hayes. hahaha Right on, dude! Thanks so much for sharing! I love this song.

[rzfodaprak]

@trollarama happened same thing with me dude

[twostupidforks]

How old is he?

[AusGuerin]

@twostupidforks hes like 40 or 41

[jlamasko92]

GOD

[ZacharyCaidan]

im diggin the hair style

[gothador2]

Sean, your the reason I furthered my music and tried my hardest to up my vocals

[l154479reserve]

You are a very generous artist! Can't teach anyone to sing like you do, though! You are blessed, Sean. And now so is everyone who gets to listen to you.

[LittleGuitarConcert]

This is indeed 'Powerful Stuff' - Thank you - I can't wait to learn this!

Does anyone know if Sean uses the same C# tuning for "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)"?

[TheGreenteawithmilk]

Hey Sean, what type of guitar is that?

[badassoptimusprime]

@TheGreenteawithmilk

i believe it's a Martin 0017. such a nice guitar.

[DirtyDesperado]

Thank you. I have been looking for 'how to's on this song everywhere. The best place is always from the musician.

[musiclover4life23]

awsome song love your voice, im a blues musician on maui an would love to jam if you ever make it out to the islands

[jmcasillas1964]

Thanks brother. I appreciate the lesson. It would be great if all musicians would truly share their music in this away.

[EliteSeraphim]

I envy your voice and general musical talent. I'm not at the a level where I can watch and know what exactly you are playing, do you have a tab available? Keep putting out music, I love it!

[mysticalmisty1]

love this song! you have such and amazing voice! you should come to south florida!

[garghamell]

Thanks for posting to your youtube account. Keep it up, please! Fantastic.

By the way, come to Montreal once in a while, will ya!!

[soulgrooovin]

thanks :) you should do more of these

[jacksonthomson]

THANK YOU!! (!) You are such a fan conscious musician. Your latest album is so amazing!! This is very cool. Do you tune to C# for all your songs? Why? and have you tried a baritone?

[JohnnieWalkerLabels]

Man you are amazing!!!

[bpashs]

Awesome man. Couldn't find your tab anywhere. Thanks for putting it up for us fans yourself..

[SilencioSounds]

@bpashs

there is a tab on ultimate guitar I think the best one is version 3