Peter, I enjoyed this lesson immensely. Thanks for doing the initial hard work to figure it out from the recording. Doc was our number one guitar hero 55 years ago. In the 1960's we used to transcribe his stuff from vinyl LP's to reel-to-reel tape so we could play it at half speed, and it was still hard work because it went down an octave. Seeing him perform in person, however was worth a week on the tapes. You have done that for us here. Keep learning, teaching and having fun.
Bill Charles I have found a new respect for folks who had to learn all these tunes with no way of knowing whether the recording was down in the cracks, in an alternate tuning, capo on the 3 etc etc. For an example, while Open D tuning is less of a strain on a guitar I think Doc actually might have been in open E tuned way down somewhere around the old Philharmonic pitch on his recording of this tune. We can really zero in on exactly what they were doing with all the tools available today.
Thanks for this Peter. I always enjoy your playing, but really appreciate you taking the time to break something down like this from time to time. So true about getting the thumb down first - I think I'm on the "lifetime" schedule for this skill, but I'm getting better.
@@PeterKeaneMusic I almost didn't even retune my guitar cause I thought I'd get nowhere, but it's actually not as hard as it looks. Sounds pretty good though, even after only a short while, and fun as hell! Thanks again
Thank you! I've mostly missed out on Doc Watson's music until the 4th of July Fresh Air episode last week. Your video was extremely helpful for learning this song
are you interested in any old blues slide tutorials? it’s in DAGDAD ?and super easy . easier than this although I enjoyed the way he broke this down . Billy Strings introduced me to this tune only this year .m! I know ... shame
Greatly appreciated! I particularly like the odd little imperfections which make it appear all the more feasible! A very good breakdown which will hopefully help me play it as well as in your parlor guitar take. Thanks from France!
Very nice. You probably already know this, but Sam Chatmon ( of The Mississippi Sheiks who were mostly his brothers) used to play this in standard tuning. I prefer Doc Watson's version and yours, but just for reference... P.s., I used to work in a bar where the owner would bring Sam out once or twice a year to play (one bus ticket for himself and one for his guitar)
I can't tell you how long I've wanted to learn this song.....this looks like an arrangement I have a shot at learning in this lifetime so I'll give it a run. Thank you so much for the lesson! I learn visually so I use TH-cam videos downloaded to a media player. I find that to be the best way to absorb as the media player has all kinds of useful playback features ie., speed control, jump forward, backward (looping), etc.
Andrew Walsh What makes Doc interesting is he only ever used a thumb and forefinger for fingerstyle, so there's no question about what finger he was using.
I’m using thumb for base lines, index for G string , middle for B string and third finger for E for all finger picking tunes. It’s started as an experiment but I’m really happy with and kinda stuck with it.
So, from the get go, are you in drop D, or open D? Nice and thorough vid. What is that Gibson you are playing there? Do delve into a thumb pic, bro! Ever since I figured that out, it's glued to my thumb. I still like to use my thumb nail because it's a whole other sound, and more sensitive, but you'll wear it out only using it anyway. That's how I finally started in with the thumb pic, which is a bit awkward at first, but then you'll notice all of our hero's seem to have one glued to their thumb, and maybe a finger pick (Alaska picks are awesome) or 2. Doc Watson primarily only used his thumb and 1st finger for his style, and that's pretty much what I do as well, learned from Doc. Great break down as to how to get the right sound out of the licks. I'll be going over this one again. Great work!
Thanks Darren! Open D. The guitar is a recent model J35. I think just thumb & index is a cool way to go - that's what Doc and Merle Travis (who he learned from) did. Also, many/most of the country blues greats. Best!
Just a tip from a fellow videographer that has shot many tutorials for other musicians: The ultimate camera angle for tutorials is to put the camera up over your head, from behind, so that you are seeing the same perspective as the player, zoomed right into the fingerboard so you can see it really well. The first time I saw someone on you-tube use this angle, I've been sold. It makes SUCH a difference. You can still shoot the angle you used here as B roll to make it more interesting, and personable, like you are still hanging out in the room. Keep on doing this, Peter! You have a new subscriber!
Continuation, hit the wrong button... Sam said he and his brothers wrote Sittin on top of the World, and swore up and down he wrote Corrina, Corrina. I believe there's a video of him performing it.
Peter, I enjoyed this lesson immensely. Thanks for doing the initial hard work to figure it out from the recording. Doc was our number one guitar hero 55 years ago. In the 1960's we used to transcribe his stuff from vinyl LP's to reel-to-reel tape so we could play it at half speed, and it was still hard work because it went down an octave. Seeing him perform in person, however was worth a week on the tapes. You have done that for us here. Keep learning, teaching and having fun.
thanks Bill! much appreciated
Bill Charles I have found a new respect for folks who had to learn all these tunes with no way of knowing whether the recording was down in the cracks, in an alternate tuning, capo on the 3 etc etc. For an example, while Open D tuning is less of a strain on a guitar I think Doc actually might have been in open E tuned way down somewhere around the old Philharmonic pitch on his recording of this tune. We can really zero in on exactly what they were doing with all the tools available today.
I absolutely loved this video. Thank you for teaching me a classic i will play for years to come. God bless & thanks for the hours of entertainment
thanks David - my pleasure!
Thanks for this Peter. I always enjoy your playing, but really appreciate you taking the time to break something down like this from time to time. So true about getting the thumb down first - I think I'm on the "lifetime" schedule for this skill, but I'm getting better.
man, what a great, insightful & detailed lesson. I'm hooked.
agree!!
What an incredible voice! Great lesson too. Much appreciated!
thanks John! I'm glad you liked it.
@@PeterKeaneMusic I almost didn't even retune my guitar cause I thought I'd get nowhere, but it's actually not as hard as it looks. Sounds pretty good though, even after only a short while, and fun as hell! Thanks again
Thank you! I've mostly missed out on Doc Watson's music until the 4th of July Fresh Air episode last week. Your video was extremely helpful for learning this song
I play it at A on sixth fret with open both 1,6 E. and hummer your thumb and picking. Really cool tune. Cheers 🍻 Maui
Very good thanks for you taking time to go through this tune.picking up a lot of little stuff I’ve missed or need to work out
are you interested in any old blues slide tutorials? it’s in DAGDAD ?and super easy . easier than this although I enjoyed the way he broke this down . Billy Strings introduced me to this tune only this year .m! I know ... shame
It would bring me so much happiness to play this song.
Went over to Patreon to contribute to your tutorials, and no listing. Pete, i am living vicariosly through your picking and have learned so much!
I’ve been trying to find a lesson for this one for years!! Keep doing what you’re doing man awesome stuff!!
Extremely helpful! Appreciate your demeanor.
Lovely tone on that box.
I actually learned this and can't thank you enough. However stay off the weed when you do the next one! lol
thanks! and good advice!
lol I'd burn one with ya Peter. And play some Doc & Merle
Nice lol
Greatly appreciated! I particularly like the odd little imperfections which make it appear all the more feasible! A very good breakdown which will hopefully help me play it as well as in your parlor guitar take.
Thanks from France!
I learned to play this song by watching your play this on one of your older videos. Thanks a lot!
Thanks so much for this. I'm lovin' learning this tune.
Wow this sounds amazing,the tone is spot on.
Very nice.
You probably already know this, but Sam Chatmon ( of The Mississippi Sheiks who were mostly his brothers) used to play this in standard tuning. I prefer Doc Watson's version and yours, but just for reference...
P.s., I used to work in a bar where the owner would bring Sam out once or twice a year to play (one bus ticket for himself and one for his guitar)
I can't tell you how long I've wanted to learn this song.....this looks like an arrangement I have a shot at learning in this lifetime so I'll give it a run. Thank you so much for the lesson! I learn visually so I use TH-cam videos downloaded to a media player. I find that to be the best way to absorb as the media player has all kinds of useful playback features ie., speed control, jump forward, backward (looping), etc.
Andrew Walsh What makes Doc interesting is he only ever used a thumb and forefinger for fingerstyle, so there's no question about what finger he was using.
I’m using thumb for base lines, index for G string , middle for B string and third finger for E for all finger picking tunes. It’s started as an experiment but I’m really happy with and kinda stuck with it.
What a classic song!
Great lesson thank's I am looking forward to performing it.
Thanks man been looking to learn this. God bless
It's a fun one to play for sure!
What a great lesson! I love open D and have the same guitar (J35)... Works out really well......thanks!
Excelente lección muchas gracias! !
I like this version. It's been a lot of fun to play.
I believe doc watson had a capo on 2 in his 1964 recording if anyones frustrated
Is that a J-35? Sounds scrumptious! Good playing, too.
yes! J-35. Good eye!
Thank you, Peter, these are great tutorials. You are an amazing player.
Thanks Scott!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills. This helps a lot.
This guy is so articulate!
So, from the get go, are you in drop D, or open D? Nice and thorough vid. What is that Gibson you are playing there? Do delve into a thumb pic, bro! Ever since I figured that out, it's glued to my thumb. I still like to use my thumb nail because it's a whole other sound, and more sensitive, but you'll wear it out only using it anyway. That's how I finally started in with the thumb pic, which is a bit awkward at first, but then you'll notice all of our hero's seem to have one glued to their thumb, and maybe a finger pick (Alaska picks are awesome) or 2. Doc Watson primarily only used his thumb and 1st finger for his style, and that's pretty much what I do as well, learned from Doc. Great break down as to how to get the right sound out of the licks. I'll be going over this one again. Great work!
Thanks Darren! Open D. The guitar is a recent model J35. I think just thumb & index is a cool way to go - that's what Doc and Merle Travis (who he learned from) did. Also, many/most of the country blues greats. Best!
1:59 It's in the Key of D.😂🤣😂
He seems knowledgeable on doc Watson’s play style!
Very nice work, thank you!
Thanks. It's hard to play things slow after you've gotten it...then takes a few times to get the feel back. You sound great
Been lookin' for this one! Thanks
Just a tip from a fellow videographer that has shot many tutorials for other musicians: The ultimate camera angle for tutorials is to put the camera up over your head, from behind, so that you are seeing the same perspective as the player, zoomed right into the fingerboard so you can see it really well. The first time I saw someone on you-tube use this angle, I've been sold. It makes SUCH a difference. You can still shoot the angle you used here as B roll to make it more interesting, and personable, like you are still hanging out in the room. Keep on doing this, Peter! You have a new subscriber!
Great this is very helpful!!
I wish he went more in depth about the picking hand
Hi Margie... I found this, hope it helps with the picking...
th-cam.com/video/LXF2r8xeHe8/w-d-xo.html
You are the man lol
Thanks !!! very great. I will give it a try for sure ;)
your the man.thank you.
That's a nice looking guitar
Doesn't he look like Joe bonamasa?
Good teacher
thanks so much can play it beautifully. I feel like im playing so bluey compared to other blues :P
thanks Peter well done. saved me a lot of time. Ive been stuck playing a lot open D lately and been wanting to get this one down.
A life thyme yes for me lol
12:09
Wonderful
Been workin' on this...
Cool
Did you say you are in open D tuning I could not hear you?
yes! open d
SWEET.
Cept its open e according to the doc watson tab book
Thanks!
I don’t understand why the thumbs down ??
john murphy probably because I talk too much :-)
Hey what kind of guitar is that
Gibson J-35
Hey im a keane too lol
Any one got the tabs for this masterpiece of a lesson?
7:52
grazie :)
Continuation, hit the wrong button...
Sam said he and his brothers wrote Sittin on top of the World, and swore up and down he wrote Corrina, Corrina. I believe there's a video of him performing it.
2 minutes into the video, still haven’t played the song. I suggest you start by playing the song first, then you can talk
great suggestion! thanks Merv!
REALLY....does this guy ever shut up.
@@therasound my wife is in full agreement with you on that count!