Hey man, this is my first time viewing one of your tutorials. I have to say, I love how you slowly walk a person through the song and include the tablature w/lyrics on top of the screen, in time to the rhythm
The best online teacher! A long time ago I had guitar lessons, and now every now and then I pick it up with this beautiful song and great step by step explanation. Thanks!!
Best video seen by far. I’m lost on why you added the pinky finger? Was the first set of chords the beginning and then the transitioning to a different tone (end chords)
Thanks for taking your time and being such a great teacher. I've been a drummer for 20+ yrs and been wanting to learn guitar and so far, I'm highly impressed by your channel. Thanks again. Ps. I love this song so much, both versions.. It's a touching a brilliant song. Take care for now and Happy Holidays. -Chree
Hello Chree, I'm sure since you were a drummer, you will already have a good sense of rhythm. This is huge in learning guitar, so, that's great! Glad that you found my channel! Cheers! - James
Great video, liked! Although I noticed: you say "strum the top strings" then you strum the lower strings. The "tab" seems also to be for left handed players, or is it just me? Still doesn't matter, I knew what you meant and still appreciate and liked the lesson. Thank you for that!
Great song for a beginner..I just started back after not playing for 30 years...so u can probably figure out that I have been around a while. I can't play like I did, my fingers don't work as well...keep on!!
ive played guitar for a few years and learned from youtube. But this guy is the best . he shows everything very good and slows down execltly the way he should .
I know this is a late reply but I needed to hear or see that, I get upset when I don’t do it correctly the first time, but knowing that other people don’t get it 100% correct the first time either really helps
Hello, I'm an old guy with old broke up hands and i've been working on this guitar for about a year 1/2. This is one of the best lessons i have seen. Thank you for doing it. Thanks Buddy
Hey Buddy, never too old or broken, it is all about picking up the pieces and making it work for yourself again. The joy of learning guitar is endless, cheers.
I have to agree with others, I'm brand new to guitar, coming from piano and I have managed to understand everything here and get slowly get through the whole song now. Thankyou
THANK YOU For putting up the cord charts!! I can’t begin to tell you how many guitar lessons I’ve watched on TH-cam were it’s just some guy who assumes that you already know all the cords off by heart and that you’ve been playing guitar for years...
at the end of this video, which I am determined to master... you really should play the tune from start to finish... putting all the pieces together... that would be beneficial
Great teaching on a great song..I think you did it the easiest way....the first time I heard this song, it put me in tears..tells you that everything is just vanity...I am glad Johnny repented..this whole song is about life and what is the real meaning to us all..R.I.P. JOHNNY CASH
I started playing guitar 2 days ago. I’ve been playing the violin for shoot 5 years now, and I wanted to try something new. Since I already have experience on string instruments I was able to jump into songs that are a bit more difficult for a beginner, but your videos really help. Thanks for it
Great break down, then introduction of harder chords etc. Super clear split screen showing left & right hands. And showed the strumming pattern which some people don't bother with. On to next video now 😁😁 Thanks
This is the boring way to play this song. Instead of playing the normal D chord, slide up two frets with the C=D. You'll find it a far more harmonically interesting way to play this song. Also, in the refrain try to emphasise the 5th string A throughout.. Just saying.
Thanks James for getting back to me I'm learning so much with u thanks keep up the fantastic guitar 🎸 playing I practice every day with you i.e. Videos
I have just subscribed to your site, really impressive list of lessons. Could you please tell me what model guitar you use on your TH-cam lessons, you seem to have the make taped over for some reason
I very appreciate. I started to learn guitare and" hurt" is one of my favorite. I've learned a lot from your video. Could you make "one" of Johnny Cash please.
I'm starting to learn, but my fingers are not used to this, and it sounds funny. Maybe I don't have the fingerings right or I'm pressing down too hard on the strings?
Keep playing, I wish I could go back in time and be 13 again and start playing! I didn't learn until I was 17. Okay I will write down Hotel California in my requests.
Question: During the verses, you say and demonstrate to strum all the strings of the chord on the 2nd beat of the chord, but the graphic shows that you leave out the bass note when you strum on the 2nd beat of the chord. Which is correct?
Either works fine. The exact pattern is forever-changing as the song goes on. What I write at the top is like the "usual way" to do it, but once you have that down, you can apply certain variations. With that said, I should be more consistent in playing it as written or at least discuss this during the tutorial.
Hi James, thanks for the Bobby mcgee lesson I put Janis Joplin on my mp3 through a speaker and play along. Don't get a lot of time to practice because of work commitments but I will get there in the end. Thanks James.. Eddie Liverpool.
Hey Eddie from Liverpool, you have excellent taste in music! It's hard to make practice a priority - most often we are busy doing other things and other people look at it just as a "hobby", but if it makes you happy, you should most definitely invest as much time as you can into your practice, of course within reason. Good luck Eddie!
many compliments on your excellent teaching style!! i have been through quite a few so far, and you have it all!! very patient, going through everything slowly, so its much easier to get for a beginner!! also coupled with the the visual displays of chords and patterns, i am much happier that i manage to get the sound right (well, almost!!) thankyou !!
Hey Lucinda, you got it - all of those elements are intended to come together to really, ACTUALLY, for once and for all, show you how to play the guitar accurately and confidently. Good for you. Keep up the practice - James
This helped me greatly, I’m just learning guitar and I’m having so much fun! Johnny Cash’s version of hurt is one of my favorite songs and I haven’t found someone doing tutorials that I could understand until I found you! I’m subscribing thank you so much
Looking to get a new acoustic about £200 or under. Got any good suggestions? Would be looking for a guitar with a solid spruce top, with good tuning heads. Thanks.
Here in Canada, Seagull guitars have a good less expensive line, but the Takamine G series is not bad, either. Also, you never know what gems you might find second hand.
Quick question. When you finish the intro and end with G. Do you jump straight into the chorus (Am7, Fadd9 etc.) all on the same strumming pattern? 1+2+3+4+
Thank you so much James for this amazing video. The scroller at the top that shows the chords and when to hit them as well as the chord positions and watching you play along at the same time are a huge help to beginner guitarist like me. This song tutorial renewed my faith in learning guitar. Thank you sincerely.
Dude, you made the song sounds just like it is. Thanks a lot, strings sound are sooooooooooooooooooooooo clean :D. Great teacher and also a musician. :D
Hey Dustin! Thanks! I do all the filming/editing/lesson planning myself, so it is nice to hear that it's a worthwhile effort. Cheers and happy practicing.
For strumming, it's not necessary, but whenever I am picking individual notes, I find it's really helpful to "anchor" the picking hand, either with the pinky finger or with the palm.
Got a guitar about 3 weeks ago. tried this song about day 3-4 and couldnt get it even slowed to like .25 speed. Came back about 2 weeks later, today, and immediately picked up the a to c to d transition pretty well. A mark of improvement I didn't think I was really getting. You make some good videos and the animation is what really seals the deal!
Any other Johnny Cash songs you'd like to learn? I already have a lesson for Walk The Line... how about Ring of Fire? Any others?
when the man comes around!
Hung my head!
Hey man, this is my first time viewing one of your tutorials. I have to say, I love how you slowly walk a person through the song and include the tablature w/lyrics on top of the screen, in time to the rhythm
Hey Bryan, thanks for this comment. It's a bitch making it scroll like that so it's nice that people notice! - James
The best online teacher! A long time ago I had guitar lessons, and now every now and then I pick it up with this beautiful song and great step by step explanation. Thanks!!
Hi James, I am 72 decided to learn to play the guitar, thanks to you have learned hurt one of my favourite songs. thanks..Eddie Liverpool. l
Hey Eddie, never too late! And you have excellent taste in music!
Excellent!
Hi eddie👋🏻👋🏻
Best video seen by far. I’m lost on why you added the pinky finger? Was the first set of chords the beginning and then the transitioning to a different tone (end chords)
Very nice lesson.... like the way you go into Details.... now, the rest is up to me.... practice, practice, practice....
It's true. Glad it works for you! Keep up the hard work, stay persistent
Thanks for taking your time and being such a great teacher. I've been a drummer for 20+ yrs and been wanting to learn guitar and so far, I'm highly impressed by your channel. Thanks again. Ps. I love this song so much, both versions.. It's a touching a brilliant song. Take care for now and Happy Holidays. -Chree
Hello Chree, I'm sure since you were a drummer, you will already have a good sense of rhythm. This is huge in learning guitar, so, that's great! Glad that you found my channel! Cheers! - James
You are really good and explicit.Thank you Sir.Please keep going.
Greatings from Romania.
Good lesson; pace, instruction, explanation
Old born again guitar player done the abo cheers.
this couldn’t be more helpful thank you so much
I love how fast these are but how easy you make them
Awesome teaching!
9:13 for anyone trying to get the chorus down as well
Actually think this is possible after this type of teaching, subbed!
omg that helped me so much thank you
Hey Jacob, glad it helped!
Great video, liked! Although I noticed: you say "strum the top strings" then you strum the lower strings. The "tab" seems also to be for left handed players, or is it just me? Still doesn't matter, I knew what you meant and still appreciate and liked the lesson. Thank you for that!
Wow great lesson. Where can i find that type of sheet music please
Very helpfull
Hey Umbra, cheers :)
can you do a video on pumped up kicks?
Ooooh good suggestion, if I have time, I'll do it
hello please teach how to play this song 'Astronaut'by Simple plan on guitar
Thanks for the request! I will put it in with my monthly fan requests and we shall see - no promises, though
Do the Girl City and Colour
I'll write it down and put it in the fan-request hat. We do a draw monthly!
This is a good tutorial I just started playing a couple weeks ago and I am just using TH-cam videos and I learned this right off the bat!
Great song for a beginner..I just started back after not playing for 30 years...so u can probably figure out that I have been around a while. I can't play like I did, my fingers don't work as well...keep on!!
You still playing daily?
ive played guitar for a few years and learned from youtube. But this guy is the best . he shows everything very good and slows down execltly the way he should .
This is by far the best Hurt tutorial I've seen. Others focus on you having rudimentary knowledge of guitar. This tutorial is good for anyone.
Thank you!!
When you start playing on an instrument you won't play the song correctly first. You have to practice very much to earn victory.
I know this is a late reply but I needed to hear or see that, I get upset when I don’t do it correctly the first time, but knowing that other people don’t get it 100% correct the first time either really helps
Hello, I'm an old guy with old broke up hands and i've been working on this guitar for about a year 1/2. This is one of the best lessons i have seen. Thank you for doing it.
Thanks
Buddy
Hey Buddy, never too old or broken, it is all about picking up the pieces and making it work for yourself again. The joy of learning guitar is endless, cheers.
i hurt my finger today :D
To see if I could play
I have to agree with others, I'm brand new to guitar, coming from piano and I have managed to understand everything here and get slowly get through the whole song now. Thankyou
such shame that showing me "you cant learn playing guitar from youtube videos, use this app" ad at this video youtube, great job i learnt :)
Merci beaucoup. Pour tous ceux qu'y passe ici, c'est la meilleur version que vous pouvez trouver. Vous pouvez arrêter de chercher :-)
THANK YOU For putting up the cord charts!!
I can’t begin to tell you how many guitar lessons I’ve watched on TH-cam were it’s just some guy who assumes that you already know all the cords off by heart and that you’ve been playing guitar for years...
at the end of this video, which I am determined to master... you really should play the tune from start to finish... putting all the pieces together... that would be beneficial
11:52 is the timestamp you want for practicing the strumming
Doesn't it start with Am instead of C???
Hey Ferid, thanks for watching. Yes the recording starts with Am. I guess I just started with the words and didn't take that into account.
Ferid Ben Othman you're right. The song opens with Am
Concurred, it starts with Am.
starts off with a minor by sticking the a thin the d thin stoking the a minor
The song starts with an Am but the lyrics start on a C
Great tutorial. Like the visual of strumming patterns and at the same time words to the song.
Hey James, thanks so much for this lesson! It's really awesome how you explain it - best tutorial I've found!
Got the "Am7" and the "Fadd9"..... the "C" is killin' me right now.... practice, practice, practice....
That's the right mantra! - James
Among all other videos, you did the best. I wish I found your videos sooner. Thank you from Saudi Arabia ♥️
Sorour this guy is on a next level of HOLY FOCK simply amazing
After you teach the song you should play the whole song for thank you
Great teaching on a great song..I think you did it the easiest way....the first time I heard this song, it put me in tears..tells you that everything is just vanity...I am glad Johnny repented..this whole song is about life and what is the real meaning to us all..R.I.P. JOHNNY CASH
Thank you for this tutorial! Very well structured and easy to follow, I really enjoyed this lesson :)
I started playing guitar 2 days ago. I’ve been playing the violin for shoot 5 years now, and I wanted to try something new. Since I already have experience on string instruments I was able to jump into songs that are a bit more difficult for a beginner, but your videos really help. Thanks for it
Great break down, then introduction of harder chords etc. Super clear split screen showing left & right hands. And showed the strumming pattern which some people don't bother with. On to next video now 😁😁 Thanks
Yes!! Glad it all worked for you! - James
This is the boring way to play this song. Instead of playing the normal D chord, slide up two frets with the C=D. You'll find it a far more harmonically interesting way to play this song. Also, in the refrain try to emphasise the 5th string A throughout.. Just saying.
the best teacher ever !
Hey Ziyed, thanks so much!
Thanks James for getting back to me I'm learning so much with u thanks keep up the fantastic guitar 🎸 playing I practice every day with you i.e. Videos
Hey Mark, I'm so glad to hear that I am helping with your daily practice. It motivates me to make more content! Stay tuned :)
I have just subscribed to your site, really impressive list of lessons. Could you please tell me what model guitar you use on your TH-cam lessons, you seem to have the make taped over for some reason
Your playing guitar and introduction are the best...Appreciate your video😊
I very appreciate. I started to learn guitare and" hurt" is one of my favorite. I've learned a lot from your video. Could you make "one" of Johnny Cash please.
Sweet, grew up listening to Johnny on 8track in a 66 GTO. Going to learn to play this for my grandson:)
Always get better after your lessons. Thanks from this ole timer !!!! 71yr.old
Best tutorial ever for this epic song! I'm so looking forward to being able to actually play this. Thank you! ❤️
One of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. Much appreciated thank you.
I'm starting to learn, but my fingers are not used to this, and it sounds funny. Maybe I don't have the fingerings right or I'm pressing down too hard on the strings?
Hi there, this is a little off. The D chord in this song is a C shape in the D position. I know this is a beginner lesson but its not hard. Thanks
I can’t seem to do the cords correctly my fingers always touch the other strings and no matter how I try and adjusting just can’t seem to get right
you are Excellent!!! love your technique thank you so much for sharing I'm getting it but I'm slow....
You'll get there!
am i the only one getting ducked when it comes the transition from C to D
Nope same here
Am I right in think the chorus sounds almost identical to Fix You by Coldplay
Thank you. you are the best. now I can play it better 😍I am, "80``'years old 👴
it would help if you had the cords on screen while doing the play trough, so i wouldnt have to look them up
im 13 and fingers dont reach far anyway ive learning sweet home alabama simple man . make one on hotel California if you want
Keep playing, I wish I could go back in time and be 13 again and start playing! I didn't learn until I was 17. Okay I will write down Hotel California in my requests.
Good Guitarist. ive been playing since.4. but just now trying learn chords and etc
I have a problem with adding a pinky, how should i practice it?
So cool.I am beginner but i did understand easily.Thanks
thank you so much!! ive got a class performance and im doing this song!
Just started playing electric guitar. Found this tutorial. Love it!
Question: During the verses, you say and demonstrate to strum all the strings of the chord on the 2nd beat of the chord, but the graphic shows that you leave out the bass note when you strum on the 2nd beat of the chord. Which is correct?
Either works fine. The exact pattern is forever-changing as the song goes on. What I write at the top is like the "usual way" to do it, but once you have that down, you can apply certain variations. With that said, I should be more consistent in playing it as written or at least discuss this during the tutorial.
The scrolling chord change, count, and words helps as it's hard to sync. Also, liked your chords for the strumming part : ) Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Dude is such a great teacher just listening his voice makes me wanna learn the song
Hi James, thanks for the Bobby mcgee lesson I put Janis Joplin on my mp3 through a speaker and play along. Don't get a lot of time to practice because of work commitments but I will get there in the end. Thanks James.. Eddie Liverpool.
Hey Eddie from Liverpool, you have excellent taste in music! It's hard to make practice a priority - most often we are busy doing other things and other people look at it just as a "hobby", but if it makes you happy, you should most definitely invest as much time as you can into your practice, of course within reason. Good luck Eddie!
been struggling with my learning - cant afford a teacher - this is awesome thank you James.
there is hope for me yet
Of course there is.
No one else noticed the tabs he is stating are different to what he is playing......
omg what a teacher, I've been looking for someone like you for the past six months. Nearly can play hurt now in 20 mins. :) Ireland
Hey, I'm so glad you found me then! Cheers from Canada - James
great lesson, thank you, but oh that chorus stings the little pinky finger
One of the best teaching viedeos i´ve ever seen.
Hello Kai! Thanks brother!
many compliments on your excellent teaching style!! i have been through quite a few so far, and you have it all!! very patient, going through everything slowly, so its much easier to get for a beginner!! also coupled with the the visual displays of chords and patterns, i am much happier that i manage to get the sound right (well, almost!!) thankyou !!
Hey Lucinda, you got it - all of those elements are intended to come together to really, ACTUALLY, for once and for all, show you how to play the guitar accurately and confidently. Good for you. Keep up the practice - James
This was the best tutorial for this song I have ever seen.
Poe Dameron, is that you ? Btw, your lesson is great Poe.
Change all of your cover photo into a theres chord appear in screen
How NOT to play Hurt:
th-cam.com/users/shortse4Q5tij56eY?feature=share
Really great lesson! I think I finally understand and have something to practice. Thanks!
very cool teaching style. you are be worth to subscribe. I set notification to see your each tutorial.
Thanks for all the support!
bro i am looking for a good video that actually teachs it for so many hours thank you for the good lesson
Hey Matt, looks like your looking and searching has paid off. Have you taken a minute to subscribe now that you've found me? Thanks !
I truly think and feel that you simply are the best f*ckin' teacher ever! thanks so much sir!
Hey there! F*ckin right on! Haha. You're welcome.
This helped me greatly, I’m just learning guitar and I’m having so much fun! Johnny Cash’s version of hurt is one of my favorite songs and I haven’t found someone doing tutorials that I could understand until I found you! I’m subscribing thank you so much
@Mr.DeadFish what is the tune for this song
I absolutely adore you, James. Everything about you is so calming and nice.
My biggest thanks for this tutorial.
You are great.
Wow. Thank you for the kind words. Thanks for being the reason why I make these tutorials. Have a great day. - James
Looking to get a new acoustic about £200 or under. Got any good suggestions? Would be looking for a guitar with a solid spruce top, with good tuning heads. Thanks.
Here in Canada, Seagull guitars have a good less expensive line, but the Takamine G series is not bad, either. Also, you never know what gems you might find second hand.
Good Guitarist what brand of guitar are you using in this video? Cort.?
best cover/tutorial, thanks !!
Beautiful xx vary gifted guitarist and teacher xxxx
Great video man. drop the O Godguitarist😁
Quick question. When you finish the intro and end with G. Do you jump straight into the chorus (Am7, Fadd9 etc.) all on the same strumming pattern? 1+2+3+4+
Thank you so much James for this amazing video. The scroller at the top that shows the chords and when to hit them as well as the chord positions and watching you play along at the same time are a huge help to beginner guitarist like me. This song tutorial renewed my faith in learning guitar. Thank you sincerely.
Thank YOU sincerely for such an inspiring comment. Renewed my faith in making these tutorials. - James
Dude, you made the song sounds just like it is. Thanks a lot, strings sound are sooooooooooooooooooooooo clean :D. Great teacher and also a musician. :D
Hey Luiz! Yes, thanks for noticing how clean the strings are. The fact that you can hear that makes you a better player than many. Cheers!
Great service for beginners . Well done .
Dude I love you for this! gotta play this for someone who loves this song and your editing and explaining is amazing
Hey Dustin! Thanks! I do all the filming/editing/lesson planning myself, so it is nice to hear that it's a worthwhile effort. Cheers and happy practicing.
a question btw; do you keep the pinky pressing the highest cord the whole chorus? thanks in advance teacher.
For strumming, it's not necessary, but whenever I am picking individual notes, I find it's really helpful to "anchor" the picking hand, either with the pinky finger or with the palm.
oh that's a really great tip for begginers like me. Thanks so much teacher! I've already suscribed to to your great channel! keep it up!
Just got a big fat sub right here man your a great teacher
I have so much trouble reaching certain frets. ugh...my fingers just dont bend certain ways.
Keep up the practice, little by little every day, and you'll get there.
Good Guitarist I make a point to learn something new everyday. guess I am heading in the right direction. ill keep checking out your vids. thanks.
Got a guitar about 3 weeks ago. tried this song about day 3-4 and couldnt get it even slowed to like .25 speed. Came back about 2 weeks later, today, and immediately picked up the a to c to d transition pretty well. A mark of improvement I didn't think I was really getting. You make some good videos and the animation is what really seals the deal!