Tommy Emmanuel Teaches Ballad Guitar Techniques in "Stay Close to Me" | Reverb Learn to Play

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  • Australian fingerstyle guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel graced us with his delightful presence as he shares some six-string wisdom about playing ballads. Follow along as Tommy
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  • @johngreenwood1972
    @johngreenwood1972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    He seems to be getting the hang of this guitar playing business. Could have a future.

    • @WobiKabobi
      @WobiKabobi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Feifei Du people been making this joke forever obviously he’s joking

  • @Max-sd3to
    @Max-sd3to 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I was at the Australian guitar retreat recently and I have a one on one recording of Tommy showing me this tune personally one afternoon, as a very very special request to my very sick Father.This sends shivers up my spine as it puts me back in that special moment.Oh and by the way, Tommy lent me one of his guitars for the duration of the guitar retreat as mine was badly damaged by Qantas on the way to Melbourne.A true gem as a composer,player, teacher and as a person.Cheers,Max

    • @fulltonesmusic
      @fulltonesmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's almost surreal to try & imagine or estimate just how many lives this gent has moved not only with his music, but with his spirited nature of generosity. Calling him an international treasure is almost not good enough. Anyway, what an experience you had & I send blessing to you and your father.

    • @temiongcecilio
      @temiongcecilio ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so blessed to have experienced that time with Mr. Emmanuel. God's best to you & your famiily -- especially your father.

  • @SteveGouldinSpain
    @SteveGouldinSpain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Masterful articulation...it's almost as though every string has its own output with an engineer dutifully moving mixer-sliders up and down. In reality its great playing due to a life-time of hard work and love of music. I take my hat off to you Tommy - an honour that my baldness and vanity rarely permits!

  • @silvenshadow
    @silvenshadow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a man that wakes up every day and changes the world with his music.

    • @CellZealot
      @CellZealot ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is also a man who wakes up every day and plays all day long....

  • @miatovich8539
    @miatovich8539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s something soulful about this song

  • @cthulhuhoops7538
    @cthulhuhoops7538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tommy's pinky game is second to none.

  • @temiongcecilio
    @temiongcecilio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Stay Close to Me" is one of the most beautiful & melodic pieces ever written for the guitar. It is aptly titled. Thank you Mr. Emmanuel for sharing this ballad to the world. God bless you&family. And may you stay as you are... I bought this song from iTunes way back 2015. Never get tired listening to it. Thanks Reverb for sharing this. First time on your channel. Liked & Subscribed.

  • @farrewelll
    @farrewelll 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How does he get such a crispy clean tone it's incredible this dude is a true master

  • @axeman2638
    @axeman2638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great teacher, the first thing he says is just so true, you have to sing the melody, hear the lyrics in you mind while you play it, this is the single most important thing to play not just ballads, but any melody well.

  • @randymccracken2722
    @randymccracken2722 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this song Tommy. You're the best!

  • @steveb9325
    @steveb9325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tommy is such an incredible musician! Wow! A melody in music again!!! People say melody is gone in today's music. Well, yes, a lot of pop is just reciting words to a drum machine though they're plenty of real musicians-songwriters out there! Thank God! What a beautiful song Tommy. Thank you!!!!

  • @hingmingyau4352
    @hingmingyau4352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Song

  • @TheBonefixr
    @TheBonefixr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So beautiful and so masterfully taught, even for those of us who have "Played" for many years and will never have your skill. Thank you.

  • @dreambeliever3652
    @dreambeliever3652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, just to remember all the notes and positions to all that you play, blows me away!
    Fantastic

  • @rheaub2
    @rheaub2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That wonderful, elusive, matter of taste: TE has it all, it anchors all of his technique. Impeccable timing. He has it all. Splendid.

  • @tylerbostic2929
    @tylerbostic2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m convinced that this man is the best acoustic guitar player in the world

  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Tommy for a close up glimpse of your technique!

  • @TheSearchers1000
    @TheSearchers1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    If there is a benevolent god, Tommy is certainly channeling him/her. Tommy, you are such a gift to human kind. So thankful for you and this marvelous gift which you share so beautifully. Live Long and Prosper, mate.

  • @kai0_o564
    @kai0_o564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its refreshing to come across a TE song that's easy to play lol

  • @fishhooker1249
    @fishhooker1249 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I finally got to see Tommy live last year. What a relaxing experience.

  • @lafreeway
    @lafreeway 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone ever shared his talent more freely than Tommy Emmanuel? My life is so much more full because of the wonderful music I have been able to play on my guitar just from watching Tommy on TH-cam.

  • @rangeofmotion5993
    @rangeofmotion5993 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    B-E-A-utiful! He was throwing some chord shapes in there that I plan to learn this evening. Soooo much feel!

  • @GutoPolonio
    @GutoPolonio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tommy Emmanuel is an amazing guitar player. One of the best of this world.

  • @dougzernow1022
    @dougzernow1022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, Tommy and Reverb.

  • @vintagebluesmann
    @vintagebluesmann 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Music is so good for the Soul!! A lot of feeling right there!!

  • @skotskiable
    @skotskiable 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Just what I needed to help me unwind tonight. I have been playing for almost 50 years now and have pretty much given up hope of being even 1/10 as good as this. You are welcome...

  • @talkless8747
    @talkless8747 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respected Sir 🙏 🙏 🙏,, when ever I hear you first of all I lost myself then a lil drop of water rolls out of my eyes.. I really have no words to pen down the beauty of your tunes.. God must be there otherwise these couldn't be happened.., you r a living god in this planet.. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @urbanoramos5229
    @urbanoramos5229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just breathtaking,beautiful

  • @arqromero3877
    @arqromero3877 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My simple today's dream... To come back home tonight, and try to emulate with my guitar, a simple 'cover' of this beautiful song...
    Thanks Tommy for this sweet performance. Cheers !!

  • @TopGuitarPL
    @TopGuitarPL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Tommy Emmanuel, the best acoustic guitar player ever!!! :)

  • @DanielRezendeGuitar
    @DanielRezendeGuitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, wonderful, beautiful.

  • @MrPaulCorcoran
    @MrPaulCorcoran 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jesus. I am a musician, and have been for 30 years. Tommy is beyond great. The touch and timbre of the man is enough to make you weep! I did. I have watched him play. Wow. What a genius!!

  • @johnhartlepool2349
    @johnhartlepool2349 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius Tommy thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge.

  • @ks2951
    @ks2951 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful!
    Even what time is it heard!
    Too nice!

  • @gab.man.5228
    @gab.man.5228 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    as you close your eyes while Tommy plays, you start believing that your world isn't that bad. Something we're all grateful to you for, dear Tommy, dear musicians

  • @christianmailfer5435
    @christianmailfer5435 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magiciens des sons et des harmonies, merçi pour ces belles ambiances

  • @telboy1966manu
    @telboy1966manu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great player and an inspiration

  • @Vito_Tuxedo
    @Vito_Tuxedo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant...as always. Thanks Tommy! 😎

  • @marksc1929
    @marksc1929 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...wow....such great feel and touch ....keep doin ur thing Tommy......"cheers 🍷

  • @andrewlovell116
    @andrewlovell116 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started learning this song - this is so helpful, thank you!

  • @CloDee
    @CloDee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! Neat chords and vibrant playing!

  • @pelletierleny7879
    @pelletierleny7879 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful merci Tommy!

  • @FABRIZIOZPH
    @FABRIZIOZPH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    he has three things going on: 1 world class technique 2 world class knowledge of music, chords, melodies and arrangements, 3 world class feeling for music which allows him to compose exceptional songs.. I thing 1 and 2 as hard as they are yet they can be achieved with hard work, but the latter you are born with it. if you don't have it you will never have it

  • @HTNT9
    @HTNT9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    can't wait to be seeing this guitar master in a few days.

  • @timzy76
    @timzy76 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so fantastic

  • @bah667
    @bah667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks soooooooo much Tommy

  • @vdub1959
    @vdub1959 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning and beautiful. Soulful perhaps is a better word. I dig it.

  • @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272
    @studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gold standard of all players very sweet stuff 🤗

  • @moritzvdforst
    @moritzvdforst 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    simply amazing !!

  • @afiffathannur4718
    @afiffathannur4718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i'm literally crying on this song..

  • @Shp-el2es
    @Shp-el2es 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorites, thank you!)

  • @dwebster50
    @dwebster50 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my faves ...the chord played ar 55 secs ...is one of favourites. Over the years , one can incorporate it in a melody. I was happy to see TE use and show us the bass lines , the things I miss when I play this ballad . There are progressions here that can be used with your playing ... I call them , the TE effects .lol
    I going to see a fellow I grew up with, in Edmonton this November 24.... most guitar players know the works of TE and Tommy usually introduces all the things that are possible on the acoustic guitar. I came back to the acoustic , after years of being away from guitar , it was TE that showed me , what is possible with just 2 hands and six strings and Determination.

  • @ia5662
    @ia5662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    It's ironic, he masterfully states it, it's HARDER to play a beautiful slow piece with feeling and technique than just ripping fast on scales. I 100% agree with this. People put WAY too much of a premium on playing speed rather than playing "feel" or emotion. The best players, including Tommy obviously, can make one note sing and captivate an audience with that, no shredding needed - @5:59 he demonstrates exactly what I'm talking about. Very Clapton-esque "Tears In Heaven" styling there, just absolutely beautiful vibrato and so much soul. NOT easy!

    • @donnamoffitt7720
      @donnamoffitt7720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I can agree with you on almost all of what you said except the clapton comparison i think as a player clapton gets to much recognition i honestly hate claptons playing there are much better players in the world for example rory Gallagher Roy Buchanan SRV luc lemay tomas michuad scott hull jim wilkins and joe pass to me the players i named are far and above clapton did not mean to rant but i really feel passionate about my abhorrence for clapton

    • @janminor1172
      @janminor1172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, I think that playing fast can convey valid emotions (anger, stress, hectic are feelings, and you you cannot show that with one or two slow bends). So nothing against shredding, if done purposefully.
      But I agree, playing well slow is hard, you also need have great control over your right hand picking dynamics. Something I still struggle with which is why my playing sounds rather amateurish.
      He does it perfectly!

    • @axeman2638
      @axeman2638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Donna Moffitt, I'm inclined to agree, Clapton was playing better when he was young than he does now, he hasn't grown and developed as a player as Tommy has, or Jeff Beck who just keeps on getting better and better and is always doing something new.

    • @dent5
      @dent5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think your anti-Clapton stance is clouding your judgement somewhat. The TIH comparison above is entirely accurate, whether you like it or not. Do you play guitar yourself?

    • @donnamoffitt7720
      @donnamoffitt7720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dent5 yes i play and have for right at 26 yrs now and clapton doesnt make me feel inspired like the players i mentioned in my post dont get me wrong if anyone likes clapton and can feel inspired by him awesome he is just not my cup of tea i need players that make me laugh and feel challenged when i hear them

  • @wchphoto
    @wchphoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Tommy...now I gots ta learn another song...sheesh!

  • @Bill_Woo
    @Bill_Woo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Shit, that is beautiful.
    Thank God I stopped by - I was going to skip this one. Then I couldn't pull myself away.
    Tommy, you are G.D. awesome in all you've shared here. I feel moved by your frank and specific sharing - every single detail.

  • @shuklajayant
    @shuklajayant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A living legend

  • @srwaite7
    @srwaite7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely! Thank you! 🌹

  • @MusicMotivator
    @MusicMotivator 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply the best.

  • @xchump
    @xchump 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good!!

  • @Yao0o
    @Yao0o 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Tommy!

  • @HTNT9
    @HTNT9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Those pinky slide trills are hard as hell..still can't get them down after months of practicing.

  • @KelvynTaylor
    @KelvynTaylor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    "You might have to practice that a bit"

  • @DudGolfer
    @DudGolfer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a sweetheart of a guy🙂

  • @martinskorik7207
    @martinskorik7207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    31 dislikes? Strikes me what some people live for. How can anyone hit a dislike button for this. Thanks for a cool lesson Tommy and Reverb

  • @Danii087
    @Danii087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:10 "which is not easy" hahaha i love you tommy!

  • @OzzyMandias
    @OzzyMandias 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Class!

  • @duanewilson3941
    @duanewilson3941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Lets run through the ending now because it's a lot harder to play than you think". LOL Tommy, everything you play is a lot harder than one would think!!

  • @realcygnus
    @realcygnus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beyond just elegant

  • @enzotomassetti4414
    @enzotomassetti4414 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are magic

  • @claudelarosa3378
    @claudelarosa3378 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tommy Emmanuel Est un Prince des" six cordes "Merci Tommy pour ce que essaime en ce monde ;avec tes parcelles d'Harmonie .

  • @osvaldomollo
    @osvaldomollo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great !!

  • @manawarrior2010
    @manawarrior2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "This next bit is a lot harder to play than you think" - Jesus how hard is then, Tom?

  • @joecoool100
    @joecoool100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Master class. Pay attention

    • @franknada8235
      @franknada8235 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tommy himself hasn't learned one lesson though: Never underestimate the musical illiteracy of the 95% common people - They will hear pretty much any 3 chord random picking as a master class example.

    • @franknada8235
      @franknada8235 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lake Kelley No. Thats not what Im saying.

  • @OnceABustAlwaysABust
    @OnceABustAlwaysABust 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “I’m just playing with the flesh” 😂 Tommy’s a legend

  • @visby750
    @visby750 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn..that's beautiful AF

  • @rickgriego2844
    @rickgriego2844 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow..

  • @Gdomce
    @Gdomce 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super!

  • @janleonzeiler7319
    @janleonzeiler7319 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤

  • @khemrajramdam1050
    @khemrajramdam1050 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    No man can play as Clean Chords as Tommy.

  • @MarionFiedlerMusic
    @MarionFiedlerMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this I love this I love this and yes, I will practice :-)

  • @tatodale
    @tatodale 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    HERMOSO !!!!!!

  • @guitaristdotcom
    @guitaristdotcom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So damn good.

  • @yiguitar8611
    @yiguitar8611 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    等这首太久了!!!!汤米爱你

  • @Ben.morton
    @Ben.morton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That bend at 3:16 is just lovely.

  • @thedondeluxe6941
    @thedondeluxe6941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "Back when I had hair"... His hairline looks like mine and I'm 34, hahaha. Your hair is fine, Tommy!

    • @jdl2180
      @jdl2180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe he has fake hair

    • @sacitmanav
      @sacitmanav 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am 28 already bald bro. damn

    • @Crashed2023
      @Crashed2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He says 'When I had hair and teeth' lol Yeah I can't complain about my hair thank goodness but teeeffff oh losing them like old tombstones that have more than seen better days!

  • @grumberfwarcraft7282
    @grumberfwarcraft7282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    what i would like to see is Eric clapton playing with Tommy Emmanuel before i die

    • @trentjanszmusic
      @trentjanszmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He did. Tommy supported Eric Clapton back in the 90s if I'm correct, here in Australia. Hopefully some youtube vids will pop up eventually!

  • @asifiqbal7755
    @asifiqbal7755 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was busy when I clicked this video.i tried to force myself to close it after 1 minute but I couldn't.the music captivated me.

  • @barrieflix
    @barrieflix 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a beautiful tune - I think he's taken some inspiration from Martin Taylor's "True" on this one.

  • @benjiverzeni8397
    @benjiverzeni8397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a men...

  • @nicholaswoolfenden5254
    @nicholaswoolfenden5254 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tommy is a gentlemen and self deprecating. He's a one off. Sorry to hear of Phil's passing Tommy. Very hard. All the very best.

    • @gabrielbryant811
      @gabrielbryant811 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nicholas Woolfenden he is a gentleman maybe when he isn't being rude and cursing people out . I wouldn't spend a penny to see or hear him again after the things I seen

  • @michaelstrickland6592
    @michaelstrickland6592 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmmm...."You might have to practice that a bit," he says at 8:17...probably so...It is so easy to watch these and want to play like Tommy. But guess what?? It is all a result of years of toil and hard work. That's the inspiration of a Tommy Emmanuel. Inspired to work even harder!

  • @mariaroncalli863
    @mariaroncalli863 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sigh...if I played like TE I would NEVER put the guitar down!! Ever. Definitely need to practice more! What a joy it must be to be able to pick up the guitar and have THAT cone out!!

    • @tijn83
      @tijn83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The only way to be as good as him is to never put your guitar down

  • @TullioBellocco
    @TullioBellocco 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grazie Tommy! Great! Beautiful!

  • @avgjoegat8126
    @avgjoegat8126 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He may as well wear a cape friggin superman

  • @robertyyii999
    @robertyyii999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eager to try the song after watching the video
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    gave up on the second bar with F#m

  • @KaustubhPatilMusic
    @KaustubhPatilMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just love the way Tommy & Guthrie talk. They explain music without using musical jargons.

  • @joseceraia
    @joseceraia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Michelangelo on guitar !

  • @flomo5473
    @flomo5473 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    extremely beautiful guitar, extremely beautiful song, extremely beautiful tone, extremely beautiful playing, extremely beautiful soul, terrible makeup

  • @KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb
    @KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahh it was awesome, than you

  • @nikitosikbroo
    @nikitosikbroo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what mic do you use to record guitar?

    • @cornerliston
      @cornerliston 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Might be a Shure KSM137?