I wasn't particularly interested in learning this song based solely on version one. But 2, 3 and especially 4, definitely piqued my interest. Thank you so much for such a thorough lesson!
That was an incredible lesson for an incredible song. You really broke it down so that any level of guitar player could feel like they played the song to their liking. It'll take me a while to master Level 4, but I'm committed to watching your video until I do. Thanks!
DOUG DUDE The Melody party around 5:30 - I was SCOURUING the net for a tab, and YOU DELIVERED. Liked, subscribed, and I will tell my unborn kids about how this video finally taught me the part I've been missing for the past 10 years.
Liked your video! Have been tinkering with the guitar for many long years, with many different forms from Rock to Folk, to Folk-Rock from 60's to 80's? Edmund Fitzgerald, most just play the basic, Asus, Em, G, D. I think it needed something, and I have been trying to figure out what? You gave me that answer, with version 4! Now, I just have to commit your progression to my old memory! Thanks, it is appreciated!
@@dougedgell I have added going up from "Em" chord, picking "Ab", (4th fret), 6th string then struming the "G" chord, to add a little more to the song! What do you think? And the song has more ring to it with a 12 string acoustic!
Great lesson, but as a new player, can you direct me to the chord fingering diagrams for the "higher level" styles...I am having trouble following your verbal instruction...or at least share the chord shapes and frets they are on in writing, and i can try to look them up myself...except for that piece, i enjoyed this, and even at level "1" I have stepped it up for this song.
Man Doug, that was AWESOME! None of the other tutorials offered those chord inversions and the melody picking, and this is exactly what I (and the song) needed! The LYRICS of this song are so important and EMOTIONAL, but sadly, the MUSIC over and over and over again and again and again is so very BORING! And especially if you are a solo act like me and there's nobody else to counter the musical BOREDOM!! So those chord inversions you taught me are gonna COME TO THE RESCUE, and save the day!...err, save the NIGHT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I get the sense of what message you are trying to relay but I'm sorry Gordon Lightfoot was in excellent person musician etc and it's an insult I consider to use the word boring relating to addressing this superb song.
Great stuff...thanks man...
that's by far the best lesson on this song on youtube
thank you!
this guy is a great solo guitar player he makes the songs sound great because he always gets the melody line good teacher as well.
Good stuff Doug!
I wasn't particularly interested in learning this song based solely on version one. But 2, 3 and especially 4, definitely piqued my interest. Thank you so much for such a thorough lesson!
I'm 68 years old and an intermediate beginner, I'm learning this song.
Your tutorial was awesome! Thank you!
Nice, thanks for this video.
That was an incredible lesson for an incredible song. You really broke it down so that any level of guitar player could feel like they played the song to their liking. It'll take me a while to master Level 4, but I'm committed to watching your video until I do. Thanks!
...1 and 2 and 3 and... I'm counting the times I come back to this lesson.
Thank you for the performance help.
DOUG DUDE The Melody party around 5:30 - I was SCOURUING the net for a tab, and YOU DELIVERED. Liked, subscribed, and I will tell my unborn kids about how this video finally taught me the part I've been missing for the past 10 years.
Great Lesson! Very interesting and helpful.
thanks so much for this... i've been playing it on acoustic & it felt empty without the lead guitar. your melody works perfect! new subscriber
thanks!
Doug. This is great . Makes the song far more interesting than strumming and that works but picking out the melody is so much better.
thank you!
Mr. Doug you've been doing great lessons on so many of my acoustic favorites. Great stuff thanks for posting all of these!
Thank you! www.fingersonthefrets.com for sheet music TABS in pdf. - thanks for watching!
fantastic! TU!
Thanks! awesome lesson and your love of teaching really shows
Thank you!
Liked your video! Have been tinkering with the guitar for many long years, with many different forms from Rock to Folk, to Folk-Rock from 60's to 80's?
Edmund Fitzgerald, most just play the basic, Asus, Em, G, D. I think it needed something, and I have been trying to figure out what? You gave me that answer, with version 4! Now, I just have to commit your progression to my old memory! Thanks, it is appreciated!
Thank you! here's the link to get the pdf. with sheet music and TABS
fingersonthefrets.com/product/309660
@@dougedgell I have added going up from "Em" chord, picking "Ab", (4th fret), 6th string then struming the "G" chord, to add a little more to the song! What do you think? And the song has more ring to it with a 12 string acoustic!
@@Tom56NY I think that's sound good to me! Play whatever sounds good to your "ear".
You are a great teacher of guitar thanks
So if I play this with a capo on the second fret. What harp do I need?
hello I'm not sure what you're asking? can you be more specific, thanks!
He means a harmonica
That was awesome. excellent
Thank you!
Thank you very much you're an excellent teacher.
Wow, this just sounds awesome. Thanks!
thank you!
Your lesson was so very helpful, thank you! :)
Awesome in a word.
Thank you!
Great lesson, but as a new player, can you direct me to the chord fingering diagrams for the "higher level" styles...I am having trouble following your verbal instruction...or at least share the chord shapes and frets they are on in writing, and i can try to look them up myself...except for that piece, i enjoyed this, and even at level "1" I have stepped it up for this song.
Thanks for the comment. I just added a link to the TABS in the video description. best of luck!
dougedgell I think I figured them out on my own in the meantime, I’ll “check my work” when I get home later. I am having fun with this song.
awesome ....thanks:)!!!!
Glad you liked it!
This is great. Do you have a homepage or something?
Dougedgell.com and for lessons fingersonthefrets.com. 🎸
Man Doug, that was AWESOME!
None of the other tutorials offered those chord inversions and the melody picking, and this is exactly what I (and the song) needed!
The LYRICS of this song are so important and EMOTIONAL, but sadly, the MUSIC over and over and over again and again and again is so very BORING! And especially if you are a solo act like me and there's nobody else to counter the musical BOREDOM!!
So those chord inversions you taught me are gonna COME TO THE RESCUE, and save the day!...err, save the NIGHT!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thanks Mike I really appreciate it!
Ha. I know exactly what you mean, it's why I've never played it for an audience. But Mr. Doug here solved the problem (for both of us!)
I get the sense of what message you are trying to relay but I'm sorry Gordon Lightfoot was in excellent person musician etc and it's an insult I consider to use the word boring relating to addressing this superb song.
Fantastic job!!
Very good job---
thanks!
Well done my friend
not counting punishable by 30 years to life.
I play this tune with an E 5 instead of Em. Just my own artistic variation
Fantastic. Thank you 🙏🏼
Sounds absolutely wonderful but my opinion, it would of sounded 10 times better on a 12 string.
My problem is I can't make it past the second verse because of the lump that swells up in my throat full of sadness.