There's a funny story this song always reminds me of. A while ago, I was really into this girl. We went on a date, I'd cook for her and then we'd watch a movie, all at my place. I thought: every girl loves John Mayer, so if I'd play a John Mayer song for her, she'd probably be impressed. I started to study this song, I didn't know it was so hard to play. After six hours of non-stop studying, I finally got it right. I was pretty nervous when I played it, but it went perfect. At the end, she said: I appreciate it, but I really don't like John Mayer. 😅
@@McDave1312 the chord progression is similar and in the same key, bob dylan doesn't play this riff at all whatsoever tho, it's just the underlying progression is the same, which could be said about 1000s of songs, everything is pagerised in that sense
Everything makes senses and then at 10:05 Marty says "If you take the parts that you've already learned..." and all of a sudden I feel like I learned something completely different from whatever it was that Marty learned. I have never been so lost.
He’s showing how if you take what you’ve learned, you can then go and turn it into something like what he was playing through the use of embellishments. He’s saying to take what he taught you, and make it your own. He’s not saying he taught you what to play what he played, he’s telling us to implement our own flavor and embellishments
He's playing licks that he taught you and his own embellishments in the c#minor scale. Look up the scale, you'll see that everything that he just taught you fits into that scale, and then you can play the other notes within it to get what you just saw marty do. edit: fixed some mistakes
Marty is a top class teacher. Out of all the guitar tutorials on here he’s the only one who plays with any feel and offers the most accurate way of playing these songs. Through him I’ve learned Hendrix Clapton ac/dc and many others. Thank you for doing these
I just found my guitar I played as a sophomore in high school at my parents’ house and brought it to my apartment. I’m super rusty so I thought I’d check out some TH-cam tutorials. Marty you taught me how to play when I was 15 and now I’m 27 and you’re still teaching me stuff. You’re the absolute best man! Never stop.
Hey Marty I just wanted to thank you for doing a lesson on this song. My long term relationship just recently came to an end and learning and practicing this song helps me cope with the breakup a lot. Thanks for your incredible work!
I’ve been following Marty for about 15 years now , his videos got me out a dark place with a break up and this really has a different meaning to try this song with the place my heads in now. Thanks Marty you’re amazing. You Scottish 🏴 fan
It's easier than you think! With western scales you're more likely to hit a "right" note than a "wrong" one, so don't worry too much about which frets to add over a bar chord: just finger the bar chord then try hammeron/pulloff of any fret you can reach! Getting the pinky finger strong enough to flick strings while fingering the chords is the hardest part, and for that it doesn't matter how it sounds. Just start building up that pinky strength and you're well on your way to "embellishments over bar chords" town.
Marty man, I just wanna thank you dude. You've been teaching me guitar since I was 14 and I'm 24 now. That's 10 years. Pretty much every song I know has been taught by you. Thanks a ton dude!
You are my teacher, my inspiration since 2nd yr high school when i was learning guitar. Until now i am working, i always view your tutorials. Thank you Sir Marty for these free videos
I don't know why I resisted listening to John Mayer for so long, I mean I likes some of his early stuff and collaborations but then was turned off and thinking back can't tell you why?!? Now I'm listening more and more to his stuff again and really feel inspired to play his stuff.
Martin, laddie. Anthony from Glasgow here. I've been playing guitar for right at 56 yrs. Became interested in this song some months back. Truthfully, you might say I grew obsessed with it. So I began scouring TH-cam fer "how tos". After a myriad of vids I arrived here today. In ten minutes ye had me able to get it. Can't thank ye enough. 🍀🎸🍀
Marty, all guitar stores SHOULD PAY YOU!!!. You are the reason more people are playing guitar. You're the reason for the success of the Squier line. You make people want to play and those are the guitars people are buying. Dude I really hope you're making some good cheese. There are a couple other guys but you are THE TEACHER. I'm 9 years in. Started playing at 31. Now, I can sit with nearly anyone and at least be able to play along/hold my own. EVERYTHING I learned from you and millions of others. Thank you!!!!
If people are struggling to get that beginning part where marty goes from pick to finger picking- i know it’s hard for me to tuck the pick away and get it back without fumbling it- you can keep the pick and instead of finger picking- pick the fatter string with the pick while at the same time using your middle finger to pluck the next string. Sort of an intro to hybrid picking. It’s actually really easy to practice picking one string with you pick while plucking the next string under it with your middle finger. What helps me is to set your middle fingertip against the string for a second before you pluck it. Now when you are trying to play triads you can add your ring finger to the next string as well, and pluck all 3 strings of a triad at the same time. It sounds a lot better than strumming down 3 strings for a triad, because triads work best when the 3 notes are played at the same time. Btw thanks Marty, and I know you know this stuff- just putting it out there for those who don’t
Marty... you're a stud. I haven't picked up the guitar in probably ten years. The last month I've been STUCK on your tutorials. I found the passion I use to have for this instrument again. I've never listened to a John Mayer song in my life and all of a sudden I'm spending hours trying to get this song down. Thanks dude. Hope your getting rewarded for the work you're doing. The least I can do is hit the subscribe button. RESPECT
I've been playing guitar for about a year now and I only watch you Marty your the only teacher i can learn from and I just learned this song and I've never been so happy in my life I really appreciate your videos man keep up the good work and rock on!!
I've always loved Marty's lessons because it's like the SparkNotes of the guitar. I've been playing for over a decade and I could have spent an hour just listening to the track and decoding what John's playing. I could have done that but Old reliable Marty just makes it so damn easy to learn a song. And just like SparkNotes I feel as though I have a better understanding of the material when I'm done with the lesson from Marty than if I was to independently study it. Thanks again Marty!
My dude! I just started learning this one YESTERDAY, perfect timing! I see some things here that I can improve upon in my approach. Thanks a ton, I really enjoy your playthrough lessons!
First of all: Thank you for the great tutorial Marty. Here is an easier version on how to play the song, with less usage of the left thumb. It does not change any notes you play, but for me it is a lot easier to play it like this. So here are a few tips: In the beginning you can slide right into the C#m with in an regular bar chord shape. When you play the little walk down: just play it on the d and g side. So after the slide you play: 11th fr. d and 9th fr. g, then 9th fr. d and 8th fr. g, then both 6th fr., lastly both on the 4th fret. This is way easier and you end right in the position where you want to end for the next part. In this part you can play the open a string instead of using your thumb on the 5th fret of the e string. This way to avoid playing with your thumb can also be used later in the second part of the main riff. Lastly just a little idea: At the end of the riff you could finish with an a-shaped e chord with base note on the 7th fret of the a string. This makes transitioning to the beginning of the riff easier and if you want you could spice it up with the high tone on the e string. Nevertheless being able to play chords and riffs with your thumb on your top strings is useful, so you should consider practicing it.
That claw technique (with the thumb on the bass note) is essential for almost any JM song. Then... you will be able to play more of those Hendrix/SRV tunes as well. It took me a while to start feeling comfortable with it. I was always a clunky power chord player until I realized that this claw technique would allow me to play lead/rhythm so much easier. Highly recommend converting to it if you feel like your guitar playing has plateaued.
I still come to you all these years later brother. Marty you are the godfather of TH-cam guitar. Always ohelping us to PLAY NOW and never gate keeping!
This song is one of the favorite song of my buddy Nate who came from a Fkd up family and said this song reminded him of his life growing up with his parents. He felt like he was dancing in a burning room. When I realized why he played it all the time and he explained his backstory I realized the guy was deep. Seriously, hope you’re doing well-Nate.
You rock brotha. I love this song, been writing songs my whole life and even had the chance to play in front of thousands of people a few times. I could never quite figure out the live version he plays, your breakdown is on point and filled in the 30% gap that I just couldnt figure out. Thank you. Liked and Subscribed :)
I'm so glad you taught this one!! It has a great melody to it and It's fun to solo over. I'm going to start out more beginner style, then add in the Hendrix'y stuff as I get more comfortable. Those tricks are a lot to take in all at once! I can always review this video for a refresher. That's why TH-cam lessons are so great. Thanks Marty!
I really like this style of explanation with guidance now that I’m finally competent enough to follow what’s happening. It makes learning the grove so much easier than reading tabs. Thank you 🙏🏼
Hi Marty from Perth Western Australia. I really like your lessons I I'm trying to get slow dancing John Mayer Thanks for the great tutorial. Keep up the good work All the best Clare
@ 11:33 I would recommend for my large handed friends like myself that you use your index and ring for the 12 14, then transition to middle and ring for the slide. I struggled unnecessarily for too long using the John Mayer way that you are teaching. But do what is most comfortable.
This is really about learning Pentatonic in all positions, or the standard vertical vs horizontal. You don't need to master the fretboard, but just learning Pentatonic both vertically in the various positions and horizontally is absolutely huge.
What an awesome tune. And a super helpful lesson - as always. Thank you so much, Marty! For you fellow beginner-to-intermediates out there who, like me, struggle to switch between pick and fingers: try hybrid picking that intro part. So, pick on the low E and finger(s) on the higher strings. Still sounds sweet, but is a lot easier to manage imo. Peace n love to all of you.
Man, i love the way you present. You actually have a chance to bring together what you see and what you hear. Repeating the snippets, the whole piece to the actual part. Awesome job man, thank you.
I mean I’d like to know how this whole intro was created. Dude is truly a creative genius. I could never sit around and just come up with this out of thin air. Haha
Saw him talking on another video and he said he noodles away at ideas while watching TV. Basically, he's always got a guitar in his hands. I can see how that would work when your mind is cleared of actively thinking about what your playing and your fingers connect to the song-writing part of your brain unconsciously. Also being John Mayer is a big bonus lol
The soul I feel when I get into this song, diving into the what I would describe is the free will with the pentatonic.. could smell the ashes, roof falling in and I’m just in a stool in the cent of the room holding a strat.
The first time I heard this song, it was Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes. It's a beautiful version if you haven't heard it. I love this song and came here to try to learn it. Thanks Marty for the awesome explanation. You always do a great job with your "break it down" lessons!!! "Here we go!"
Love the Hendrix-style vibe on this. :) I have problems doing the thumb over the E string and the F style chord. My fingers tend to get in the way and mute the higher strings.
Marty, been looking to find a solid tutorial/tab for this song all over. Nailed it buddy. Really captured the essence of the bluesy vibe leaving some room for interpretation. Two thumbs up!
I've watched quite a few really good "How To's" covering this piece of work. Congratulations. There was far more to this tutorial. I got much more from it than I was at first expecting. Kudos.
That's why for this song i just purposely drop my after the first muted string part and after that just finger pick. I couldn't get the pick back in my hand in time.
Marty, this lesson was a breakthrough for me. I picked up some great techniques from this. Been playing along time but never had time to dig into it as I am now. Cheers and thanks
Thanks Marty! I've been playing parts of this song for awhile but needed to piece it all together and this got me there! In the "going down" part I like to just play the B major and hammer on and off the sus4 for the whole B chord, it makes it sound good enough if you're the only one playing guitar. That's one of those parts that has to be in the song if you're going to play it.
Thanks Mary,don't know the song,but seem ta Put together much of what you have taught us. Great,great Monday lesson,or a two week lesson For me.thank you for all the extra u do
Thanks for watching and supporting MartyMusic! I also have tons of free courses at my site www.MartyMusic.com
Jukh
if your happy im happy
Marty Music do a video on across the universe by the beatles
I'm pretty close to the tone. Do you have any tips for getting the sound?
Marty Music, go Marty!
There's a funny story this song always reminds me of. A while ago, I was really into this girl. We went on a date, I'd cook for her and then we'd watch a movie, all at my place. I thought: every girl loves John Mayer, so if I'd play a John Mayer song for her, she'd probably be impressed. I started to study this song, I didn't know it was so hard to play. After six hours of non-stop studying, I finally got it right. I was pretty nervous when I played it, but it went perfect. At the end, she said: I appreciate it, but I really don't like John Mayer. 😅
Lol well there's a first for everything
The next one would love for sure, mate this story make me laugh aha
KJDJDH Gdhsj haha oh well man at least you tried
Probably you found the only girl that don't like him, hehehehe. Suggestion: Next time ask in advance what music she likes...
Never go full John Mayer dude.
How does someone come up with such a great riff like seriously wtf
Someone better than you or I bro 😂😂
to be honest he did not. he's got it from bob dylan. "bob dylan playing on draham & greg" last song
@@McDave1312 the chord progression is similar and in the same key, bob dylan doesn't play this riff at all whatsoever tho, it's just the underlying progression is the same, which could be said about 1000s of songs, everything is pagerised in that sense
Cristian Trejo Ask John Mayer
Just music theory and inspiration from past artist.
It's not a silly little Marty
It's not the storm before the calm
This is the deep and dyin' breath of
This guitar love we've been workin' on
Can't seem to hold it like I want to.
But he can do it with his arms.
He's gonna have to come and help me.
My thumbs is never far along
It’s going down
And Marty knows it playing it true
It’s going down
And he knows to play to tune
Alexander Winston this is hilarious!!!
*imitates guitar solo* bah bauuuu bauw bauw bauw bauw beeng beng beng bah bauu bau bau bau bauh bau bauuu
THIS IS THE FUNNIEST COMMENT THREAD IVE EVER SEEN HAHAHA
More john Mayer love to see that
Everything makes senses and then at 10:05 Marty says "If you take the parts that you've already learned..." and all of a sudden I feel like I learned something completely different from whatever it was that Marty learned. I have never been so lost.
He’s showing how if you take what you’ve learned, you can then go and turn it into something like what he was playing through the use of embellishments. He’s saying to take what he taught you, and make it your own. He’s not saying he taught you what to play what he played, he’s telling us to implement our own flavor and embellishments
He's playing licks that he taught you and his own embellishments in the c#minor scale. Look up the scale, you'll see that everything that he just taught you fits into that scale, and then you can play the other notes within it to get what you just saw marty do.
edit: fixed some mistakes
That's why I always cut them into segments and go thru every segment couple of times individually
That when you learn . the good stuff .
C# minor
I've been watching Marty for so many years that I genuinely care how he's doing. Thanks through the years Marty. Wish I could shake your hand dude.
Marty is a top class teacher. Out of all the guitar tutorials on here he’s the only one who plays with any feel and offers the most accurate way of playing these songs. Through him I’ve learned Hendrix Clapton ac/dc and many others. Thank you for doing these
Factssss
That's a good song Marty, more Mayer is appreciated.
Definitely, my no. 1 artist by far!
It’s disappointing when I search “Marty slow dancing” and I see you playing just the guitar.
Lol
I just found my guitar I played as a sophomore in high school at my parents’ house and brought it to my apartment. I’m super rusty so I thought I’d check out some TH-cam tutorials. Marty you taught me how to play when I was 15 and now I’m 27 and you’re still teaching me stuff. You’re the absolute best man! Never stop.
Hey Marty I just wanted to thank you for doing a lesson on this song. My long term relationship just recently came to an end and learning and practicing this song helps me cope with the breakup a lot. Thanks for your incredible work!
Hope you're doing better with it all now! It will get a little easier every day :)
I’ve been following Marty for about 15 years now , his videos got me out a dark place with a break up and this really has a different meaning to try this song with the place my heads in now. Thanks Marty you’re amazing. You Scottish 🏴 fan
Damn that's a sexy guitar
Definitely my favorite of his
Bohdan Ilasz Do you know what pickups he has in it? I have a MIM in the same colour with a matching headstock and love it.
@@voltagevillain7342 he has a video about his guitars, maybe he mentioned it. Look up "all Marty's guitars livestream" or something like that
@@voltagevillain7342 Since it looks to me like '62 reissue strat, it's possible that he's got 57/62 pickups set in it. But I'm just guessing.
@@zokkieRock4ever Thanks!
Man that tone is just amazing!
What you see on class 9:48, what the teacher puts on the test 10:08
every time:(
I almost exploded when i saw this part
It's easier than you think! With western scales you're more likely to hit a "right" note than a "wrong" one, so don't worry too much about which frets to add over a bar chord: just finger the bar chord then try hammeron/pulloff of any fret you can reach! Getting the pinky finger strong enough to flick strings while fingering the chords is the hardest part, and for that it doesn't matter how it sounds. Just start building up that pinky strength and you're well on your way to "embellishments over bar chords" town.
lmaoooo
@@b98a4c37 thank you
I’ve been trying to learn this song for so long, you simplified it more than any other sources. Rock on Marty!
Marty man, I just wanna thank you dude. You've been teaching me guitar since I was 14 and I'm 24 now. That's 10 years. Pretty much every song I know has been taught by you. Thanks a ton dude!
He joined TH-cam in 2016
@@hxrry8444 this is his old channel th-cam.com/channels/JgRMHrtQpnhKHdsGiFQRyQ.html
@@hxrry8444 he had another channel beforen
You are my teacher, my inspiration since 2nd yr high school when i was learning guitar. Until now i am working, i always view your tutorials. Thank you Sir Marty for these free videos
I don't know why I resisted listening to John Mayer for so long, I mean I likes some of his early stuff and collaborations but then was turned off and thinking back can't tell you why?!? Now I'm listening more and more to his stuff again and really feel inspired to play his stuff.
Martin, laddie. Anthony from Glasgow here. I've been playing guitar for right at 56 yrs. Became interested in this song some months back. Truthfully, you might say I grew obsessed with it.
So I began scouring TH-cam fer "how tos". After a myriad of vids I arrived here today. In ten minutes ye had me able to get it. Can't thank ye enough. 🍀🎸🍀
Marty, all guitar stores SHOULD PAY YOU!!!. You are the reason more people are playing guitar. You're the reason for the success of the Squier line. You make people want to play and those are the guitars people are buying. Dude I really hope you're making some good cheese. There are a couple other guys but you are THE TEACHER. I'm 9 years in. Started playing at 31. Now, I can sit with nearly anyone and at least be able to play along/hold my own. EVERYTHING I learned from you and millions of others. Thank you!!!!
Thanks!
JM lived on and carried the flame of JH
If people are struggling to get that beginning part where marty goes from pick to finger picking- i know it’s hard for me to tuck the pick away and get it back without fumbling it- you can keep the pick and instead of finger picking- pick the fatter string with the pick while at the same time using your middle finger to pluck the next string. Sort of an intro to hybrid picking. It’s actually really easy to practice picking one string with you pick while plucking the next string under it with your middle finger. What helps me is to set your middle fingertip against the string for a second before you pluck it. Now when you are trying to play triads you can add your ring finger to the next string as well, and pluck all 3 strings of a triad at the same time. It sounds a lot better than strumming down 3 strings for a triad, because triads work best when the 3 notes are played at the same time.
Btw thanks Marty, and I know you know this stuff- just putting it out there for those who don’t
its funny because every time i look up a song marty pops up, which is what i hope for because his tutorials are great
Haha. Exactly the same here 👍🏽
Marty... you're a stud. I haven't picked up the guitar in probably ten years. The last month I've been STUCK on your tutorials. I found the passion I use to have for this instrument again. I've never listened to a John Mayer song in my life and all of a sudden I'm spending hours trying to get this song down. Thanks dude. Hope your getting rewarded for the work you're doing. The least I can do is hit the subscribe button. RESPECT
I've been playing guitar for about a year now and I only watch you Marty your the only teacher i can learn from and I just learned this song and I've never been so happy in my life I really appreciate your videos man keep up the good work and rock on!!
You can play this after 1 year? Very impressive!
I've always loved Marty's lessons because it's like the SparkNotes of the guitar. I've been playing for over a decade and I could have spent an hour just listening to the track and decoding what John's playing. I could have done that but Old reliable Marty just makes it so damn easy to learn a song. And just like SparkNotes I feel as though I have a better understanding of the material when I'm done with the lesson from Marty than if I was to independently study it. Thanks again Marty!
My dude! I just started learning this one YESTERDAY, perfect timing! I see some things here that I can improve upon in my approach. Thanks a ton, I really enjoy your playthrough lessons!
That surf green strat is beautiful. Even more iconic with the wear and tear.
10:20 is where you realize you’ve still got a lot to learn lmao
its where i give up
Slow it down and go piece by piece
That's basically just fu**ing around in the pentatonic.lol
@@alexgoia9530 sorry guitar master
Hendrix double stops
First of all: Thank you for the great tutorial Marty.
Here is an easier version on how to play the song, with less usage of the left thumb. It does not change any notes you play, but for me it is a lot easier to play it like this. So here are a few tips:
In the beginning you can slide right into the C#m with in an regular bar chord shape.
When you play the little walk down: just play it on the d and g side. So after the slide you play:
11th fr. d and 9th fr. g,
then 9th fr. d and 8th fr. g,
then both 6th fr.,
lastly both on the 4th fret.
This is way easier and you end right in the position where you want to end for the next part. In this part you can play the open a string instead of using your thumb on the 5th fret of the e string. This way to avoid playing with your thumb can also be used later in the second part of the main riff.
Lastly just a little idea: At the end of the riff you could finish with an a-shaped e chord with base note on the 7th fret of the a string. This makes transitioning to the beginning of the riff easier and if you want you could spice it up with the high tone on the e string.
Nevertheless being able to play chords and riffs with your thumb on your top strings is useful, so you should consider practicing it.
That claw technique (with the thumb on the bass note) is essential for almost any JM song. Then... you will be able to play more of those Hendrix/SRV tunes as well. It took me a while to start feeling comfortable with it. I was always a clunky power chord player until I realized that this claw technique would allow me to play lead/rhythm so much easier. Highly recommend converting to it if you feel like your guitar playing has plateaued.
I still come to you all these years later brother. Marty you are the godfather of TH-cam guitar. Always ohelping us to PLAY NOW and never gate keeping!
Blown away. Thank you so much for everything you’ve taught us
This song is one of the favorite song of my buddy Nate who came from a Fkd up family and said this song reminded him of his life growing up with his parents. He felt like he was dancing in a burning room. When I realized why he played it all the time and he explained his backstory I realized the guy was deep. Seriously, hope you’re doing well-Nate.
You rock brotha. I love this song, been writing songs my whole life and even had the chance to play in front of thousands of people a few times. I could never quite figure out the live version he plays, your breakdown is on point and filled in the 30% gap that I just couldnt figure out. Thank you. Liked and Subscribed :)
Just holding the pick like that at 4.21 is a hell of a skill, just putting the pick away instantly
I thought I’d never learn to play guitar until I stumbled upon your videos 9 years ago. Best guitar teacher on TH-cam!
Marty please do “Stop this train” by him I’m begging you brotha. You’re by far the only person I’d want to learn it from, thanks my man 🤙🏻
All I wanted for Christmas was a Marty tutorial for John Mayer songs! love you MARTY! keep it up- greets from Germany
I'm so glad you taught this one!! It has a great melody to it and It's fun to solo over. I'm going to start out more beginner style, then add in the Hendrix'y stuff as I get more comfortable. Those tricks are a lot to take in all at once! I can always review this video for a refresher. That's why TH-cam lessons are so great. Thanks Marty!
I started guitar like 4 months ago and I have just learned this wonderful riff by John Mayer, it made my day ! Thx Marty !
Amazing!! I'm starting today... After I played the video I decided to quit lol
TheLastJuiceBlender don’t quit John Mayer is going to be very difficult for a beginner. You got this!
@@thelastjuiceblender5915 don't quit, I'm also a beginner, it took my 5 hours of straight playing but now I've got it
Hendrixism -- a moment when you realize it is time to put down the guitar
😂
you're weak then
Nah bro, it’s more like- time to realize you need to practice more into Guitar
😂😭
Just replay the moment you don't understand and eventualy it'll become pretty clear as to what is happening.
15:53 thx for teaching that Marty couldn’t find it anywhere and thought it was cool 👍
YES MARTY!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG DUDE!!!!!!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
I really like this style of explanation with guidance now that I’m finally competent enough to follow what’s happening. It makes learning the grove so much easier than reading tabs. Thank you 🙏🏼
This song is way beyond my skill level.... very intimidating learning stuff like this and yellow ledbetter
its honestly not that bad.... as long as you dont have a cheap amazon guitar... barre chords on those are impossibly hard since the action is high.
FINALLY! The person I've been waiting for more than a year to upload this song!!
2:36 *scratches beard*
so dope
Why did my beard get itchy when that happened though???
For some playing JM is a dream, but Marty helps make it a reality. Thank you Marty!
Hi Marty from Perth Western Australia. I really like your lessons I I'm trying to get slow dancing John Mayer Thanks for the great tutorial. Keep up the good work All the best Clare
Perth represent!
@ 11:33 I would recommend for my large handed friends like myself that you use your index and ring for the 12 14, then transition to middle and ring for the slide. I struggled unnecessarily for too long using the John Mayer way that you are teaching. But do what is most comfortable.
This was awesome! Thanks! Please do more John Mayer tutorials please!
Mayer's Neon someday?
I watched this for a playing test that I have coming up in school, thanks Marty.
Monday Blues, I get it.
This is really about learning Pentatonic in all positions, or the standard vertical vs horizontal. You don't need to master the fretboard, but just learning Pentatonic both vertically in the various positions and horizontally is absolutely huge.
You're going over the easy part hundred times but the hard part you just skip through. Love your vids
It ain t that hard, the basic song with no embelishments it s verry easy.
What an awesome tune. And a super helpful lesson - as always. Thank you so much, Marty!
For you fellow beginner-to-intermediates out there who, like me, struggle to switch between pick and fingers: try hybrid picking that intro part. So, pick on the low E and finger(s) on the higher strings. Still sounds sweet, but is a lot easier to manage imo.
Peace n love to all of you.
If you're having trouble using your first and ring on that high part, use your first and middle, it's made it a lot easier for me.
It makes it 10x easier
Man, i love the way you present. You actually have a chance to bring together what you see and what you hear. Repeating the snippets, the whole piece to the actual part. Awesome job man, thank you.
I mean I’d like to know how this whole intro was created. Dude is truly a creative genius. I could never sit around and just come up with this out of thin air. Haha
Saw him talking on another video and he said he noodles away at ideas while watching TV. Basically, he's always got a guitar in his hands. I can see how that would work when your mind is cleared of actively thinking about what your playing and your fingers connect to the song-writing part of your brain unconsciously. Also being John Mayer is a big bonus lol
That is why no one will remember your name.
@@claymore9359 I'm gonna remember this dude's name now just cuz you said that😂😂
@@ifensler brandon powell don’t forget
The soul I feel when I get into this song, diving into the what I would describe is the free will with the pentatonic.. could smell the ashes, roof falling in and I’m just in a stool in the cent of the room holding a strat.
Could you do a tutorial on why georgia by John Mayer?
What a beautiful guitar
WOOOHOOOO! Been wanting this one!
The first time I heard this song, it was Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes. It's a beautiful version if you haven't heard it. I love this song and came here to try to learn it. Thanks Marty for the awesome explanation. You always do a great job with your "break it down" lessons!!! "Here we go!"
great Marty! More mayer and SRV!
Playing amazing! And this guitar is one of the moat beautiful strat i ever saw ❤
Can you do a lesson on how to get that tone?? :)
I know this is old and you probably found it by now, but go search for music is win chasing the burning room tone
Get a strat
And a Spark Positive Grid 🤣
People throw GOAT around to loosely. But I will say John Mayer is the actual GOAT. Period.
Love the Hendrix-style vibe on this. :) I have problems doing the thumb over the E string and the F style chord. My fingers tend to get in the way and mute the higher strings.
Marty, been looking to find a solid tutorial/tab for this song all over. Nailed it buddy. Really captured the essence of the bluesy vibe leaving some room for interpretation. Two thumbs up!
I’ve been learning from this guy since 2012 😮
Nice job! I can play many songs that I just couldn't figure out cause you. Know that you have inspired and educated many. Hats off to you brother.
I’ve never been so happy in life
I've watched quite a few really good "How To's" covering this piece of work. Congratulations. There was far more to this tutorial. I got much more from it than I was at first expecting. Kudos.
All I need is to go from pick to finger picking with out dropping the FING pick 😂
And then getting it back out of your hand for picking again!
I felt that 🤣🤣
Just hybrid pick
That's why for this song i just purposely drop my after the first muted string part and after that just finger pick. I couldn't get the pick back in my hand in time.
FACTS :-(
man you are just the best. followed you for year and years. thanks
Seriously wondering who would dislike this video 😂, anyways would love to see a Neon by John Mayer tutorial!
Someone who couldn't learn the song, lol. That, or John Mayer's exes.
Yeah, the solo live version from Where the Light Is, is amazing
Are you joking ? There’s no point in him breaking down neon when 99% of players won’t be able to get anywhere near neon in a million years.
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Looks quite difficult to me...
Never heard neon played same way twice.
Marty, this lesson was a breakthrough for me. I picked up some great techniques from this. Been playing along time but never had time to dig into it as I am now. Cheers and thanks
Brilliant video, it really helps.
Thanks for sharing this Marty! I've been learning it for an hour now and it's starting to feel great! Such a lovely song!
Awesome Marty ! Could you please do 'Who says' or 'Stop this train' by John Mayer next ? I think it would be also cool :)
Yes who says
@@thecolinthemac Paul Davids tuturial helped me out a lot with Mayers "finger-slapping technique"
Jakob Nordström yes I have watched that too and it was great, but I would love to see also Marty’s lesson on this
My fav teacher, thank u hommie for all your lessons , love you !! Good vibes for you
Actually i m listing to this song cause of one of my crush ...it seems this is her fav song...😂
Thanks Marty! I've been playing parts of this song for awhile but needed to piece it all together and this got me there! In the "going down" part I like to just play the B major and hammer on and off the sus4 for the whole B chord, it makes it sound good enough if you're the only one playing guitar. That's one of those parts that has to be in the song if you're going to play it.
Marty I have things to do today, why would you do this to me. Now I have to stay in and learn this awesome lesson.
i so love this song. one of my all time favorites.
You should do “Another kind of green” by John Mayer. It’s an extremely underrated song, but a very good one. Give it a listen if you haven’t
Great pick! I want to learn this tune, as well.
Yeah it’s super underrated with a vibrant Hendrix type playing style
Arya Yektafar I know and there aren’t too many good tutorials on it
Marty, I've seen your videos for few years and I can say you've got way better. Good job man !!
Definitely learning this now
Thank you, Marty. You're a legend. Hands down best lessons on the Internet for learning songs.
Can you do a tutorial of Gravity by John Mayer?
Such a wholesome guy, keep it up Marty
Marty releasing a John Mayer song the day before the release of the new 2019 John Mayer guitars? Coincidence???? I think not!!
Some serious right hand technique stuff in there, lot of work to do for most guitarists!!
Hey Marty. Can you please do " I want to hold your hand by the beatles " ?
Thanks Mary,don't know the song,but seem ta
Put together much of what you have taught us.
Great,great Monday lesson,or a two week lesson
For me.thank you for all the extra u do