If you download the tabs, they are different from the way he's teaching it....and he completely missed a section in the intro according to the tabs......
One of the sinews in my right thumb tore apart playing this... I cried like a baby! But partly because this is a fucking great experience :D Thanks for teaching me!
@helisell you are my idol. I can now play up to the chorusy part which is higher on the neck. I love the sound of this song. I can't wait until I'm done. I may enter into my school's talent show and play this.
Damn, i cant believe im actually playing upto this part of this song, didnt think i could doit but thanks alot! Also its funny how you can see the number of view fall off as people think they cant do it
I have learned this beautiful piece of music with this tutorial. It took some time before i could play it without mistakes but the result is realy worth it! If you are interested in how it will sound after the whole tutorial -> i have uploaded the video on my channel! :)
I believe there is something missing in the tabs, second line of page 2, shouldn't there be another one one of those "022 022 02" bits right before starting over that "main riff".
Although I have been playing for 46 years now I am still not the fastest learner in the world. It really helped to get a video program which slowed down the parts I was having a hard time processing. It made learning a breeze. Since I am learning now at a much faster pace my practicing is much more efficient and my guitar playing has improved dramatically. Thanks so much for taking the time to put these videos together.
very cool, it IS a bit complticated for the neophyte like me.. but without this type of explanation and the window CLEARLY showing both hands simultaneously , there'd be no way I could figure it out.
lots of others trying to show it step by step, but none anywhere near as good as yours Thanks again from Canada
dosnt the man himself and others on you tube include 2 hammer - ons/ pull-offs when playing the Aminor verse chord ---- or is it me??? just dosnt sound right
Another tip for those who think he plays to fast... Rip the video from youtube with "Keepvid.com" (i think it was, google it oherwise) to a mp4 file on your computer, then you can play it as slow as you want in, for example, VLC. Helped me ALOT
the Slo-Mo Director softwar Mike Herberts' offers is a fantastic tool he uses, among others, that provide guitartists the easiest and less expensive way a person can learn how to play songs.
Keep plugging away at it you'll get there. Mike has done a good job in teaching this instrumental. Learn each part fully till your hands know what to do before going on to the next section and link all the sections together.
I'm glad I found these series of videos its a piece I've been meaning to learn for ages. I've set myself a challenge to learn it to a reasonable standard over this winter and have something decent to play on my acoustic.
Its been a case of learning the fingerings of the parts so far then slowly building up the tempo. I was wondering what is the bpm of this instrumental?
these videos are made for you to have the tabs. i followed his link and got the tabs and no spam. its the official tab that comes up in adobe reader. you listen to this for the rythm then look at that for the notes. if yur not using the tab with this song yur just plain stupid. then u watch it little by little start slow then get faster and when u master a part then u move on. that way you learn it the right way and it sounds smooth.
I've got this far in a week without using the tabs and only playing for 5-10 mins a day, i find it much easier learning from a person than from tabs... Does that make me stupid??
[btw I'm not ignorant when it comes to theory either, i can read tabs and staff music well, have a grade 5 in keyboards and I have an a-level equivalent in music... I just find it easier to learn tricky pieces this way]
these videos are made for you to have the tabs. i followed his link and got the tabs and no spam. its the official tab that comes up in adobe reader. you listen to this for the rythm then look at that for the notes. if yur not using the tab with this song yur just plain stupid. then u watch it little by little start slow then get faster and when u master a part then u move on. that way you learn it the right way and it sounds smooth.
Can you PLEASE make one thats a chord for chord video i really want to learn this song but its going to fast for me and i keep getting fustrated. thanks for making it anyway though.
i dont play guitar so i dont noe the notes or ever read tabs so instead i just keep pausing to mimick your fingers- and so far i think im doing great! all thanks to u of course
I'm sure the majority of criticism for part 2 was constructive criticism. Anyone who complains needs to consider the quality of your teaching through videos, and the fact they are getting it FREE. You are a saint! This is such a help and I can't wait to learn the rest of the song.
Thanks for taking the time to rectify the omission for the 5th string from part 2 Mike. I was slightly confused on Part 2 but went with the tab you supplied so no problem. Your videos are top-drawer mate. many thanks from a grateful student :)
I just downloaded the tabs and I would highly reccomend that anyone watching these videos do the same. The tabs clarified the confusion I had with the A minor riff. Now I see how its played ... suprisingly easy. Also the intro part of the song has one extra measure in it that Mr Herberts is not showing us for some reason! I think the tabs are essential along with these videos to learn this peice properly.
Calm down. I wasn't complaining...it's constructive criticism. You Youtubers are way too sensitive about stuff that you're not supposed to be the slightest bit offended about. I wasn't trying to put anyone down.
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you're playing it too fast. listen to the song again, and you will see that it is slower than your playing. Otherwise, good tut, but slow down the playing so that they can learn the real timing
I second the last comment, why would you complain about a free lesson, like he said it's a complicated song to teach. I'm grateful he took the time to teach us this, I'm on video 3, not easy for me but I will not quit, and if he is going to fast for you, just look at the video over and over till you get it. Now stop complaining and keep practicing and if you found a "flaw" try teaching it your self then.
I don't know why anyone would complain about a free lesson that I find quite helpful. I learned lesson 1, 2 and 3 years ago by ear and have stopped because it sounded more complicated further into the song but vowed to learn it before I die. And now all of the answers are right here. If he is going too fast, rewind! I'm grateful this is available...and again, for free!
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Your first lesson was awesome i was able to follow. your third lesson looks like you forgot you were teaching. I'm sorry but I got fed up and quit. Thanks for taking me to the brink and leaving me there. I'm so disappointed I don't even know what to say.
Yeah, right around 2:45 it is quite confusing as to which strings are plucked with the right fingers and which strings the left fingers are holding at the same time and the segue into the next part. He just seemed to picked up speed there compared to the previous lessons. Even stopping and rewinding hasn't done much for me here.
Nevertheless, I have been goofing off with this for like 40 years or so it seems. So it is better than what I have had previously.
a pretty darn good lesson, you could however to make it perfect by making sure you tell everyone the strings you are playing on the guitar after or before or both times when you play a small section, it would help a lot instead of having to work the strings and frets you havnt mentioned by yourself
Nice piece. although there is a subtle error in his intro on 26sec. Here he plays the D and G string but in the previous lessons he explained the G and B string should be played. Het played G-D-G then F#-D-G an then E-D-G but he should play G-G-B, F#-G-B, E-G-B. sorry mike can't help i noticed it.
For those of you who say that he's going to fast here's something that helped me: Watch it in small parts and listen very carefully, then go back to it and pause the video so you can see the chords that he's playing and then try to figure out that part by ear.
I thought I could learn this one until he stopped teaching and just started playing, I can't watch the chords and the picking at the same time so it is extremely difficult to follow what to do next.
i agree with you mate, i got it in the end, but it was more me just watching where he put his fingers than him telling me where to put my finger, lol (if you get me)
its not perfect, as he said - its hard to teach. and yes the tabs supplied with it differ to, but combine it - and you will have it down in no time :)
Thank you, I have been playing for not even a year and with your slow detailed instruction I have this song 80 % down in less than 2 hours. If only more videos would go this slow!
really good video, but is this version different to the Mason Williams version? it seems to be shorter before you move to that c chord part, its still a great lesson tho :)
This is a great song. I definitely recommend it. TIP: use the tabs to learn and use the video to instruct you simple pieces and the rhythm. Thanks Mike.
P.S. Could you make a lesson for Tommy Emmanuel's Guitar Boogie
i am not sure ifu realise but umm...u play the forth string in the 2 part video and here too but u don't say nothing about it...so umm if u could u no detal it a lil there....thanks
all the people learning guitar are lucky. fingerpick style is beautiful, and satisfying. blues, classical, funky, spanish, latin, african. the world in a beautiful shaped box.
Totally enjoyed your lessons. This is a tough song for me, but you have broke it down masterfully. I'm up to the 3rd lesson and having a blast playing it. I even had someone out of the blue hear me practicing and they recognized the song! Thanks so much for posting your lessons!
Wait, you really need to arrange and edit these videos, I got lost here, there are no descriptions for that last part you played at the end of this,. and come on, replace the 2nd video with the correct version, so no one following your sequence of videos has to be confused or decelope habbits that might ruin the piece for them for a long time. And yes you are responsible if they do. I DID . Other than this last part the first videos were pretty useful
Wait, Amirnake. this is about as clear as you can get without him playing it for you. if its so confusing that you have to take the time to critisize someone who's taking the time to teach you then u prob should take a break from music. this is basic picking. im guessing u needed to look up the A-minor as well.
Thank you Mike - I am thoroughly enjoying these outstanding videos and it makes me laugh out loud every time I learn a new section! I am having as much fun with my guitar as I've had in years learning "the holy grail of guitar" thanks to you. Excellent job Sir - thanks again.
I agree these are very good videos, but it has become apparent to me that the lessons teach a simplified version of the real tab, and not only at the hard parts in the middle--throughout the entire thing. Just have to get the tabs and make some adjustments if you want to play the definitive version of the piece.
You've done such a great job. You're so clear and its so easy to learn it step by step. I love it..and i can now play up to Lesson 3 :P it's so fun to play!
I don't know which part you had trouble with, but I got confused when he got to 5:13 which is when he does this part he doesn't explain. It's actually a repeat of the second section from his part one video. Then after it finishes the repeat, it goes on to some new stuff. Look at the tabs to figure out the new stuff.
u know u are an ama\zing teacher when u can teach a 14 year old kid who has never finger picked or played any classical ssongs and teach him this amazing song well i havnt learn all only up to thi vid im watching the next rigt after this post...
i ont suppose anyone would mind making some tabs for the part 3 bit would they? i am really struggling at watching his fingers :( (i suck at trying to work out which string and with finger and whatnot is getting used :P )
I learnt most of this song years back, and gave in, as I couldnt quite work out some of the more intricate parts, havent played it for a long time, so I came here to remind myself how it is done and Mike's version here is more or less spot on, but hey, ask yourself this question "Do you want to play exactly like "Mike Herbert" or "Mason Williams" for that matter? because if you do, then you wont develop your own style, thats for sure.
Yes holdengirl51 of course it will take you longer to learn if you have never played guitar before and 45 hours is excellent going considering this is an advanced piece, some people take years to master this piece!!!!
You reckon?? wow you must be pretty dam good if you think this is intermediate. Can you name an acoustic guitar classic, that's more challenging than this one, I cant think of any other except maybe Paul Simon's cover of the Davy Graham classic Anji and I still think classical gas is more challenging and I have arrived at this conclusion as I am actually learning the piece what about you mate?
I cannot believe there are so many negative comments on here, I mean listen to yourselves, what a bunch of whiners you sound, no offence, but you could, potentially spend a lot of money and precious time trying learn guitar, from books, CD's and DVD's or subscriptions, or your own personal tutor and not get anywhere and here's Mike here who's giving you a FREE step-by-step lesson of a classic song, using a truly award-winning approach and all most people can do is complain!
ourtimeisonloan: I totally agree with you. Why are there so many negative comments. If you don't like it, then learn a different way, but I guarantee you all that you will not find it near as easy or understandable as this video. I know, I tried! ^_^
Cheers bud! I have mastered 55 seconds of the original Mason Williams version of this song so far and its amazing how much work is involved to master just under a minute of song it makes you really appreciate what a genius Mason Williams was!!! I learnt most of the techniques studying Mike's vids and then playing along to the original to further refine it, slowing it down on the tricky bits using Media Player Enhancements and without Mike's vids I reckon this would take me 6 months to a year.
..said. I dont want to seem like I'm nit-picking but id happily email you the version i have by mason williams and even the location that i got some good tab online. However, i think your split screen videos are a really good idea and your teaching is methodical and straight forward & has helped me with other parts of this piece. Partly i guess, once you know a piece one way it can be difficult to listen to a different interpretation on my part. But that E string, im really sure about. :-)
Hi. I think what you are doing on here is really great in teaching people and I don't want to be nit-picking but I dont think you are playing this correctly, or at least the way mason williams wrote it. Small things, such as; In section one you almost seem to perform a rake on the strings with the speed of the 4th-5th & 6th notes. In the opening here after the step down in the (123 123 123 bit that starts on the bass G, G-flat, E),you play an open A string when it should be the open E. Like i..
thanks so much for making this available ... I learned a really bad version 30 years ago and now it sounds incredible with your teaching. great job and thanks again
yeah seriously, cut the man a break. he doesn't have to do shit. its not like you're paying for it so you should feel lucky he's teaching you this out of his spare time. if theres a little fuck ups, and you dont like it, learn it yourself. it was very helpful to me :)
Is it normal that I've been playing for 2 months and I learnt part 1-2-3-4 in 4 hours? Seriously this is not a joke I just want to know if it's the same for you guys?
i love that this is for free and he is doing a good job but WHY?!? dosn't he explain what he does ate 5:24 -.-
Serrinoth 1 week ago
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Serrinoth 1 week ago
If you download the tabs, they are different from the way he's teaching it....and he completely missed a section in the intro according to the tabs......
mikepetralli 1 week ago
You corrected you error in video 3 so quickly...why do you redo video number 2 and do it right?
1scooterpilot1 1 month ago
Lesson 3 actually starts at 3:16. Like so people can see.
Wingz136 1 month ago 10
One of the sinews in my right thumb tore apart playing this... I cried like a baby! But partly because this is a fucking great experience :D Thanks for teaching me!
Quaellchen91 1 month ago
Parts of it have got a rumba beat.... reminds me of Jerry Reed. Speed it up an you're playing bluegrass y'all!
elsoultero 2 months ago
Pleeze pretty please with a cherry on top do another one!! this was so much fun learning!
dgmoocher 3 months ago
@helisell you are my idol. I can now play up to the chorusy part which is higher on the neck. I love the sound of this song. I can't wait until I'm done. I may enter into my school's talent show and play this.
TheMummy516 3 months ago
Damn, i cant believe im actually playing upto this part of this song, didnt think i could doit but thanks alot! Also its funny how you can see the number of view fall off as people think they cant do it
FallDxvdbl 6 months ago
Thank you so much Mike.
Really clear and helpful, I am looking forward to finish all 6 parts.
All the best,
Udi
udiweizman 6 months ago
good
basaralife 7 months ago
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I have learned this beautiful piece of music with this tutorial. It took some time before i could play it without mistakes but the result is realy worth it! If you are interested in how it will sound after the whole tutorial -> i have uploaded the video on my channel! :)
Hope you like it!
JoostBMusic 7 months ago
This is so much fun, I'm loving every bit of this piece.
AcousticDreams0 7 months ago
This lesson goes way to fast than the first and lots of confusion
crstian2009 8 months ago 7
tab
MichaelHansenFUN 8 months ago
I believe there is something missing in the tabs, second line of page 2, shouldn't there be another one one of those "022 022 02" bits right before starting over that "main riff".
5igns 9 months ago 3
Absolutely wonderful. The different speeds playing the same section is so helpful.
Thank you so much for your posting
JY
jamesyoung526 9 months ago
I will never get to part 2 ==
deeker415 10 months ago
@deeker415 yes ya will. just takes a little time,,thats all
magiller2010 8 months ago
Although I have been playing for 46 years now I am still not the fastest learner in the world. It really helped to get a video program which slowed down the parts I was having a hard time processing. It made learning a breeze. Since I am learning now at a much faster pace my practicing is much more efficient and my guitar playing has improved dramatically. Thanks so much for taking the time to put these videos together.
m2dad2 10 months ago
Only 1/3 of everyone who saw part 1 continued here :PP
ulriksj 10 months ago
very cool, it IS a bit complticated for the neophyte like me.. but without this type of explanation and the window CLEARLY showing both hands simultaneously , there'd be no way I could figure it out.
lots of others trying to show it step by step, but none anywhere near as good as yours Thanks again from Canada
JeanDupays1 10 months ago
Great video currently at part 3. 4 more parts to go for the whole song =D
LPestilence 10 months ago
you shouldnt say it's hard, or difficult and... stuff like that.. too much negativity... just slowly explain it :)
lilspazzz 10 months ago
It won't send me the tabs. :[
NickAburr 11 months ago
thank you very much sir!
nice series.
gorilol 1 year ago
dosnt the man himself and others on you tube include 2 hammer - ons/ pull-offs when playing the Aminor verse chord ---- or is it me??? just dosnt sound right
markysimp 1 year ago
Another tip for those who think he plays to fast... Rip the video from youtube with "Keepvid.com" (i think it was, google it oherwise) to a mp4 file on your computer, then you can play it as slow as you want in, for example, VLC. Helped me ALOT
SpitfireFang 1 year ago
can you do the same for Ulli bögershausens arrangement ? ;p
realeques 1 year ago
I just love these lessons! I've learned all of the last parts in an evening just because of you! Thanks man!
geeklykato 1 year ago
This is torture on a steel strung guitar, How do you do it man?
Typhlosio7V 1 year ago
@Typhlosio7V Practice practice practice. :)
sailxonxmusic 11 months ago
@Typhlosio7V xD
How long have been playing.
After playing for a year you'll get hard skin on your fingers.
Then cuz your hands are tougher it doesn't hurt
Gazer794 9 months ago
the Slo-Mo Director softwar Mike Herberts' offers is a fantastic tool he uses, among others, that provide guitartists the easiest and less expensive way a person can learn how to play songs.
doogie503 1 year ago
he actually doesn't play this song note for note. he uses easier techniques but it doesn't sound as good.
funnyapples1 1 year ago
Youtube is the new teacher.. .!
wiewatwaarhoe 1 year ago
this is so fricking confusing!! but i get a new guitar if i play this song.... =(
minda272 1 year ago
@minda272
Keep plugging away at it you'll get there. Mike has done a good job in teaching this instrumental. Learn each part fully till your hands know what to do before going on to the next section and link all the sections together.
parttroll1 1 year ago
I'm glad I found these series of videos its a piece I've been meaning to learn for ages. I've set myself a challenge to learn it to a reasonable standard over this winter and have something decent to play on my acoustic.
Its been a case of learning the fingerings of the parts so far then slowly building up the tempo. I was wondering what is the bpm of this instrumental?
parttroll1 1 year ago
i giv up
gaaar4 1 year ago
I learnt part 1 2 and 3 in 2 hours lol can do it quite fast aswell :)
jayse4em 1 year ago
@jayse4em You get a gold star on your report card.
Lunarmoonbase2 1 year ago
@Lunarmoonbase2 haha
mrhyde6 1 year ago
Leart part 1 2 and 3 in 2 days, going on to part 4!
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see you guys in part 4
MrOperationX 1 year ago
see you guys in part 4
MrOperationX 1 year ago
have you noticed every time he plays it it sounds different?
MrOperationX 1 year ago
my fingers have literally died playing this!
These indents wont go away :(
Hellacool66 1 year ago
@Hellacool66 hahaha me to but i love it!!!!
XxizikbxX 1 year ago
Yes, made it to part 3!!! haha
DTerza 1 year ago
Most fun I've had with my pants on
wochidofu 1 year ago 3
these videos are made for you to have the tabs. i followed his link and got the tabs and no spam. its the official tab that comes up in adobe reader. you listen to this for the rythm then look at that for the notes. if yur not using the tab with this song yur just plain stupid. then u watch it little by little start slow then get faster and when u master a part then u move on. that way you learn it the right way and it sounds smooth.
makennedy524 1 year ago
@makennedy524
I've got this far in a week without using the tabs and only playing for 5-10 mins a day, i find it much easier learning from a person than from tabs... Does that make me stupid??
[btw I'm not ignorant when it comes to theory either, i can read tabs and staff music well, have a grade 5 in keyboards and I have an a-level equivalent in music... I just find it easier to learn tricky pieces this way]
Please be more careful with your words in future
sineanbroc 1 year ago
these videos are made for you to have the tabs. i followed his link and got the tabs and no spam. its the official tab that comes up in adobe reader. you listen to this for the rythm then look at that for the notes. if yur not using the tab with this song yur just plain stupid. then u watch it little by little start slow then get faster and when u master a part then u move on. that way you learn it the right way and it sounds smooth.
makennedy524 1 year ago
u play it weird, a little different
mambaKB24mvp 1 year ago
HES BRITISH thats makes it that much more educational :D and better
Cryuss90 1 year ago
I am on my best way learning it. Thank you so much, im really getting into it!
tosch110 1 year ago
Can you PLEASE make one thats a chord for chord video i really want to learn this song but its going to fast for me and i keep getting fustrated. thanks for making it anyway though.
gamezmad27 1 year ago
thumbs down on the third installment
bartender38 1 year ago
learn the intro to heart's "Crazy On You" and this should be cake
StrumTheStrings 1 year ago
i dont play guitar so i dont noe the notes or ever read tabs so instead i just keep pausing to mimick your fingers- and so far i think im doing great! all thanks to u of course
wickychang 1 year ago
godamnit i fucking hate you, was a plane engine at the start really relevant and necessary
weatherhitme 1 year ago
the beggining wasnt necessary. just saying.
GuitarLover2469 1 year ago
OMG watching the video made me lose intrest
paulgrech86 1 year ago
I'm sure the majority of criticism for part 2 was constructive criticism. Anyone who complains needs to consider the quality of your teaching through videos, and the fact they are getting it FREE. You are a saint! This is such a help and I can't wait to learn the rest of the song.
lAlexlRowleyl 1 year ago 9
Thanks for taking the time to rectify the omission for the 5th string from part 2 Mike. I was slightly confused on Part 2 but went with the tab you supplied so no problem. Your videos are top-drawer mate. many thanks from a grateful student :)
brimcg322 1 year ago
I just downloaded the tabs and I would highly reccomend that anyone watching these videos do the same. The tabs clarified the confusion I had with the A minor riff. Now I see how its played ... suprisingly easy. Also the intro part of the song has one extra measure in it that Mr Herberts is not showing us for some reason! I think the tabs are essential along with these videos to learn this peice properly.
muchalotto 1 year ago
people are really complaining about these videos they are amazing they are so well done
Homomachine 1 year ago
Whoops, you weren't talking about me.
dan8941 1 year ago
why does the timing sound so messed up on this? lol
TaraGirl13 1 year ago
stop complaining about a free lesson and get a life!!
Legospasm 1 year ago
@Legospasm
Calm down. I wasn't complaining...it's constructive criticism. You Youtubers are way too sensitive about stuff that you're not supposed to be the slightest bit offended about. I wasn't trying to put anyone down.
dan8941 1 year ago
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you're playing it too fast. listen to the song again, and you will see that it is slower than your playing. Otherwise, good tut, but slow down the playing so that they can learn the real timing
dan8941 1 year ago
ok, i learned till 4:21 , so i am happy for today, rest of the lesson will leave for tomorrow, man thanks alot!!
PlaceniUbica 2 years ago
could you please make a link off of this one for the actual second peice, only show it note by note please?
yunggun25 2 years ago
I second the last comment, why would you complain about a free lesson, like he said it's a complicated song to teach. I'm grateful he took the time to teach us this, I'm on video 3, not easy for me but I will not quit, and if he is going to fast for you, just look at the video over and over till you get it. Now stop complaining and keep practicing and if you found a "flaw" try teaching it your self then.
cambios42 2 years ago
I don't know why anyone would complain about a free lesson that I find quite helpful. I learned lesson 1, 2 and 3 years ago by ear and have stopped because it sounded more complicated further into the song but vowed to learn it before I die. And now all of the answers are right here. If he is going too fast, rewind! I'm grateful this is available...and again, for free!
Thanks!
AST5429 2 years ago
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Your first lesson was awesome i was able to follow. your third lesson looks like you forgot you were teaching. I'm sorry but I got fed up and quit. Thanks for taking me to the brink and leaving me there. I'm so disappointed I don't even know what to say.
thaichoke 2 years ago
Yeah, right around 2:45 it is quite confusing as to which strings are plucked with the right fingers and which strings the left fingers are holding at the same time and the segue into the next part. He just seemed to picked up speed there compared to the previous lessons. Even stopping and rewinding hasn't done much for me here.
Nevertheless, I have been goofing off with this for like 40 years or so it seems. So it is better than what I have had previously.
ysgeye 2 years ago
Totally awesome lesson! Great job!
irvtube11 2 years ago
yeah i also ntoiced a flaw
guildfordrunner 2 years ago
3:43
yawningshowerpooper 2 years ago
made it to part 3, yay!
davidhariri 2 years ago 36
ME TOO! =)
yawningshowerpooper 2 years ago
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@davidhariri it's great, isn't it^^
Phill21994 9 months ago
@davidhariri But did you make it past part 3;)?
Amckinley740 7 months ago
I've noticed that the higher the lesson number, the fewer the views. Don't get discouraged and don't be a quiter!
Lunarmoonbase2 2 years ago
he odes it way too fast
Neztoro 2 years ago
Very confusing. The explanation is a bit rushed. I will persevere though.
VUandChips 2 years ago
a pretty darn good lesson, you could however to make it perfect by making sure you tell everyone the strings you are playing on the guitar after or before or both times when you play a small section, it would help a lot instead of having to work the strings and frets you havnt mentioned by yourself
thx
WaterMonkey92 2 years ago 4
Nice piece. although there is a subtle error in his intro on 26sec. Here he plays the D and G string but in the previous lessons he explained the G and B string should be played. Het played G-D-G then F#-D-G an then E-D-G but he should play G-G-B, F#-G-B, E-G-B. sorry mike can't help i noticed it.
chareak 2 years ago
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OlMatdaJackputo 2 years ago
is there some error with lesson 3 ?...Can´t get it to work ....
MrMurre1967 2 years ago
He taught really well in the first two lessons but now I'm getting confused. And is it just me or did he change that really long run.
trailblazer225 2 years ago
nice piece.. i prefer the original by mason though
bigboar101 2 years ago
For those of you who say that he's going to fast here's something that helped me: Watch it in small parts and listen very carefully, then go back to it and pause the video so you can see the chords that he's playing and then try to figure out that part by ear.
drobledo90 2 years ago 36
@drobledo90
That's what I do, common sense.
TonyMcWatt 1 year ago
@drobledo90 am i the only one who thinks he's going too slow ?
mrgenius4 1 year ago
At some place it is... I just memorize 3 or 4 notes, play them, then continue to the next ones. Small steps, but it works.
DerL0ki 2 years ago 2
yea exactly what i am doing its been fun
theNhi 2 years ago
I thought I could learn this one until he stopped teaching and just started playing, I can't watch the chords and the picking at the same time so it is extremely difficult to follow what to do next.
oldblueharley 2 years ago 3
all those chords he is playing at 4:30 you already learned at the end of the first lesson
omglolitschris 2 years ago 2
that part what he isnt telling is alreddy explaint in part 1 or 2, i donno what 1
JHuiskamp 2 years ago
horrible intro, great lessson! thanks alot!
Powerslider 2 years ago
This is beautifully produced but real wrong. I can only find 7 lessons which amounts to about 20% of the song Where is the rest of it?
revedmusic 2 years ago
Really good, it is perfect having the video on top of the tab. Good work!
Snoopy544 2 years ago
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i dont know why you just stop telling us exactly what to do, in the middle of the vid its kinda weird. and annoying
Twiztedshot 2 years ago
i agree. your first two videos helped me get it down perfect. I'm having trouble using this video at all.
mattseskin 2 years ago
i agree with you mate, i got it in the end, but it was more me just watching where he put his fingers than him telling me where to put my finger, lol (if you get me)
ADPhotoshop 2 years ago
hey thanks....my kid has this acct,,,
ive been trying to figure out this tune on and off
for yrs! glad to hear my ear still works, thanks for the video as i was never happy with the changes
bridges whatever, were right! it took about 4hrs
of practicing the diff. riffs to pull this tune off.
so many guitarists have done this tune..it was kinda like my diploma~ i was introduced via
chet atkins version. but after playing guitar for 30 + yrs i have my own version. thanks!
bryanabbey 2 years ago
its not perfect, as he said - its hard to teach. and yes the tabs supplied with it differ to, but combine it - and you will have it down in no time :)
r3n3h3ijn3n 2 years ago
Thank you, I have been playing for not even a year and with your slow detailed instruction I have this song 80 % down in less than 2 hours. If only more videos would go this slow!
bmparatrooper 2 years ago
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thegratergood 2 years ago
How come you don't have the 7th bar.
revedmusic 2 years ago
really good video, but is this version different to the Mason Williams version? it seems to be shorter before you move to that c chord part, its still a great lesson tho :)
tinylittler0b0t 2 years ago
ya theres some notes missing in your tutorial..but combined with the original..good to learn
jamaicanreen 2 years ago
This is a great song. I definitely recommend it. TIP: use the tabs to learn and use the video to instruct you simple pieces and the rhythm. Thanks Mike.
P.S. Could you make a lesson for Tommy Emmanuel's Guitar Boogie
Rancor27 2 years ago
i am not sure ifu realise but umm...u play the forth string in the 2 part video and here too but u don't say nothing about it...so umm if u could u no detal it a lil there....thanks
magaritipivar 2 years ago
good video but the quality isnt as good as your other ones
richiem95 2 years ago 3
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galvezglez 2 years ago
thank you you do alot for people more then you know
thegratergood 2 years ago
all the people learning guitar are lucky. fingerpick style is beautiful, and satisfying. blues, classical, funky, spanish, latin, african. the world in a beautiful shaped box.
sferemonk 2 years ago 3
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everyone who watches this video is fat
MindControll 2 years ago
haha, you watched it :P
Figgster696 2 years ago 17
keep up tha good work mate
mixmastermikepwt 2 years ago
Have to say I'm surprised how quickly I've learned this so far only spending a few hours or so.
The tab is slightly off but the video clears it up
Thanks a lot!
unclewk 2 years ago
got this part down now.
luvs2smooch2 2 years ago
A+ man that's great I been learning this and i think it's awesome I just got this lesson over and now im ganna practice! :)
Retarded5000 2 years ago
please slow dooowwnnnn
apocatie34 2 years ago 2
lol I know.
2pac591 2 years ago
Totally enjoyed your lessons. This is a tough song for me, but you have broke it down masterfully. I'm up to the 3rd lesson and having a blast playing it. I even had someone out of the blue hear me practicing and they recognized the song! Thanks so much for posting your lessons!
VBALLERS 2 years ago
Wait, you really need to arrange and edit these videos, I got lost here, there are no descriptions for that last part you played at the end of this,. and come on, replace the 2nd video with the correct version, so no one following your sequence of videos has to be confused or decelope habbits that might ruin the piece for them for a long time. And yes you are responsible if they do. I DID . Other than this last part the first videos were pretty useful
Amirnake 3 years ago
Wait, Amirnake. this is about as clear as you can get without him playing it for you. if its so confusing that you have to take the time to critisize someone who's taking the time to teach you then u prob should take a break from music. this is basic picking. im guessing u needed to look up the A-minor as well.
maxtwms 3 years ago
yeah i love mikes videos i just got frustrated trying to figure out the 2nd part, i posted a nice video response to make up for it ;)
Amirnake 3 years ago
And no I know over 600 chords. thanks
Amirnake 3 years ago
are you fucking serious? i practiced that shit for like an hour and now its gonna take me another hour to undo the habit, good vid though.
godsarmy105 3 years ago
holy shit, slow the fuck down
Marfarf 3 years ago
Thank you Mike - I am thoroughly enjoying these outstanding videos and it makes me laugh out loud every time I learn a new section! I am having as much fun with my guitar as I've had in years learning "the holy grail of guitar" thanks to you. Excellent job Sir - thanks again.
TiptoeTooSS26 3 years ago
I agree these are very good videos, but it has become apparent to me that the lessons teach a simplified version of the real tab, and not only at the hard parts in the middle--throughout the entire thing. Just have to get the tabs and make some adjustments if you want to play the definitive version of the piece.
a96ozsteak 3 years ago
Lol I practiced part two for like a hour. Go to part three and find out it was a little bit off hahaha. Still awsome videos.
vasco505 3 years ago 2
You've done such a great job. You're so clear and its so easy to learn it step by step. I love it..and i can now play up to Lesson 3 :P it's so fun to play!
Sneakybubz 3 years ago
Very good, I think this is fun, hard..9 for me )..but fun!!
ArubaSailing 3 years ago
great teacher
DuhhItsEllie 3 years ago
This is great man ! (y)
mckayskate 3 years ago
This part is pretty hard to figure out, can somebody give me some pointers or the right tabs? I just can't seem to get it right
Awesome lessons by the way!
Eglafang 3 years ago
I don't know which part you had trouble with, but I got confused when he got to 5:13 which is when he does this part he doesn't explain. It's actually a repeat of the second section from his part one video. Then after it finishes the repeat, it goes on to some new stuff. Look at the tabs to figure out the new stuff.
froobyy 3 years ago
Thx,I figured it out, this song is so rewarding and satisfying to play. I love it!
Eglafang 3 years ago
It took me a while to finally get it!!!
WaiWu 3 years ago
Man it takes a man to admit a mistake. I respect u even more now. thx so much for the lesson. I've tremendously improved thx to u
blackshady22 3 years ago 3
Your teaching very very well. I'm doing that piece by your lessons and am improving. So thanks very much. I'm looking forward to the rest :-)
knulfine 3 years ago
u know u are an ama\zing teacher when u can teach a 14 year old kid who has never finger picked or played any classical ssongs and teach him this amazing song well i havnt learn all only up to thi vid im watching the next rigt after this post...
tyler131307 3 years ago
life saver man
shnitzel92 3 years ago
Man this section is a doozy, Lovin it
gnr4life12 3 years ago
Thanks for these wonderful videos Mike. I am really enjoying them.
irishmonkey 3 years ago
i ont suppose anyone would mind making some tabs for the part 3 bit would they? i am really struggling at watching his fingers :( (i suck at trying to work out which string and with finger and whatnot is getting used :P )
Psymonator 3 years ago
I love your teaching man i just finished learning this bit and im on to part four thanks alot
CaleMercer 3 years ago
I learnt most of this song years back, and gave in, as I couldnt quite work out some of the more intricate parts, havent played it for a long time, so I came here to remind myself how it is done and Mike's version here is more or less spot on, but hey, ask yourself this question "Do you want to play exactly like "Mike Herbert" or "Mason Williams" for that matter? because if you do, then you wont develop your own style, thats for sure.
ourtimeisonloan 3 years ago
Yes holdengirl51 of course it will take you longer to learn if you have never played guitar before and 45 hours is excellent going considering this is an advanced piece, some people take years to master this piece!!!!
ourtimeisonloan 3 years ago
this piece is intermediate.
TheWatchGoesTick 3 years ago
You reckon?? wow you must be pretty dam good if you think this is intermediate. Can you name an acoustic guitar classic, that's more challenging than this one, I cant think of any other except maybe Paul Simon's cover of the Davy Graham classic Anji and I still think classical gas is more challenging and I have arrived at this conclusion as I am actually learning the piece what about you mate?
ourtimeisonloan 2 years ago
I cannot believe there are so many negative comments on here, I mean listen to yourselves, what a bunch of whiners you sound, no offence, but you could, potentially spend a lot of money and precious time trying learn guitar, from books, CD's and DVD's or subscriptions, or your own personal tutor and not get anywhere and here's Mike here who's giving you a FREE step-by-step lesson of a classic song, using a truly award-winning approach and all most people can do is complain!
ourtimeisonloan 3 years ago 3
ourtimeisonloan: I totally agree with you. Why are there so many negative comments. If you don't like it, then learn a different way, but I guarantee you all that you will not find it near as easy or understandable as this video. I know, I tried! ^_^
555Kestrel 2 years ago
Cheers bud! I have mastered 55 seconds of the original Mason Williams version of this song so far and its amazing how much work is involved to master just under a minute of song it makes you really appreciate what a genius Mason Williams was!!! I learnt most of the techniques studying Mike's vids and then playing along to the original to further refine it, slowing it down on the tricky bits using Media Player Enhancements and without Mike's vids I reckon this would take me 6 months to a year.
ourtimeisonloan 2 years ago
this song can get frustrating after a while
mechanicalpuddinfoxx 3 years ago
Where can i get the tab?
Sweentodd 3 years ago
..said. I dont want to seem like I'm nit-picking but id happily email you the version i have by mason williams and even the location that i got some good tab online. However, i think your split screen videos are a really good idea and your teaching is methodical and straight forward & has helped me with other parts of this piece. Partly i guess, once you know a piece one way it can be difficult to listen to a different interpretation on my part. But that E string, im really sure about. :-)
IvorLanning 3 years ago
Hi. I think what you are doing on here is really great in teaching people and I don't want to be nit-picking but I dont think you are playing this correctly, or at least the way mason williams wrote it. Small things, such as; In section one you almost seem to perform a rake on the strings with the speed of the 4th-5th & 6th notes. In the opening here after the step down in the (123 123 123 bit that starts on the bass G, G-flat, E),you play an open A string when it should be the open E. Like i..
IvorLanning 3 years ago
Great lesson but it was a bit too fast for me to be honest. But everything else was great
Steiny888 3 years ago 2
Yah this song is pretty fast lol. but you'll love it tho, once you finish learning it.
SephCat74 3 years ago
Yer it's fun to play what I have learned so far but yer I think it will be too.
Steiny888 3 years ago
where do u get the tabs? gr8 lesson by the way
LukeManos 3 years ago
i meant three parts...i'm sorry !
123si4 3 years ago
awesome lesson helisell
MetReGins45 3 years ago
thanks so much for making this available ... I learned a really bad version 30 years ago and now it sounds incredible with your teaching. great job and thanks again
bump4100 3 years ago
Can someone give me the tabs he's using. Sometimes its hard to understand what he's doing.
BagelSlayer77 3 years ago
yeah seriously, cut the man a break. he doesn't have to do shit. its not like you're paying for it so you should feel lucky he's teaching you this out of his spare time. if theres a little fuck ups, and you dont like it, learn it yourself. it was very helpful to me :)
Frogblender 3 years ago
Is it normal that I've been playing for 2 months and I learnt part 1-2-3-4 in 4 hours? Seriously this is not a joke I just want to know if it's the same for you guys?
nick333123 3 years ago
"I just want to know if it's the same for you guys?"
You just wanna sound like a legend and show off.
CaptainPoochie 3 years ago