That's a beauty of a vintage Martin. I can hear it right away because I am also the proud owner of a vintage Martin, a 1962 D28 with Brazilian rosewood back. Once you own and play one of these superb instruments, you soon discover how wonderful they are. Martin set the gold standard for perfection in acoustic guitar building that everyone else since has tried to emulate.
Ok, I have to tell You something Brian. I m a guitar learner. I m learning with a teacher in my country, Argentina, but I m a member of your community and I always watch your videos. You , My friend, are a genious. Because You know how to reach. Thats what I love of your videos and your web site. I fell I can play the guitar, trully.
I'm a blues/soul/gospel guy, but man.. I love your bluegrass lessons. They've really opened me up to a style I've always enjoyed hearing but never explored. Thanks Brian.
"If you get nothing out of this lesson..." are you kidding me. Just starting to get into the bluegrass and this is a wonderful introduction into the genre. Very inspiring, and knowing the scales helps to play what I hear in my head. The melody itself is addicting to practice so I'm getting this one down fairly quickly. And your right about that sixth bar with the flatted third, awesome lick. Just signed up for the yearly membership. I'm loving going through all the basics as you presented it. Very easy to understand and it's filling in some of those gaps that I always had for many years.
Brian, this is perfect timing. My brother plays the banjo and this seems like the perfect song I can play so he can jam with me. Sometimes it's hard figuring out what to play in that style. Cheers!
A bluegrass ditty.. sounds so good and the reason why to use a capo convinced me. Congrats on the guitar after the call out just recently. Ask and receive. 🎶
😲What better way to improve speed and flat pick accuracy than a cool Bluegrass lesson! I needed that and there it is, my homework!!! Thank you, Brian, you are THE Bestest! 😁💕
Hey Brian, Just a quick comment about the Capo - if your audience does not have one, I've seen folks use a pencil with a rubber band (whatever that's worth). Anyway, love the simplicity of your lessons. I've learned so much from watching them. Thanks so much!
I'm going to say I've had my fingers in D7 position up there but probsbly in my head was not thinking about a bluegrass song & didn't make the association because it's not a position I'm used to going for. My fingers had a tendency to become glued in position on the fretboard. Something to work on
Another great lesson. Brian, the fretboard looks a little worse for wear, I hope it is not an impediment when not using a capo. I am playing my style O Bourgeois, it is such a great sized guitar. Mine is sinker redwood over English Walnut.
I just love this tune. I am just starting to learn BG Iam trying to teach myself. my question is in the beginning the hammer-on then strum then the second strum with the flag at end of it is counted how? Thanks
If you are talking about the very first bar, then it is counted 1e+ (2) + 3e+a 4 +. The plus symbols are "and" and the "a" is pronounced like "uh". I put the 2 in parentheses to show that you don't play anything on that count. The strums are usually on the "and"/"off" beats. I'm a drummer so for me, the musical notation makes it easy to reproduce any song by reading the music. Personally, I think the second bar is where it gets a little tricky because of the chord change on 3. That one goes, 1e+a 2 + 3 + (4) +. As you can see in the demo by Brian, all the eighth notes are down strokes and only certain sixteenth notes are on the up stroke. The techniques shown can all be broken down into even slower tempo's so you can get it right. This song is already on the slow side, but it's one of my favorite ones. Just listen first and try and reproduce the same rhythm. One more point, Brian uses a closed fist technique with the right hand. I found that difficult at first, but I'm surprised at how much better I got after switching to his closed fist technique. It took some work, but I have grown to love that change I made.
I just can't get over how beautiful this guitar sounds. I can barely concentrate on the lesson!
That's a beauty of a vintage Martin. I can hear it right away because I am also the proud owner of a vintage Martin, a 1962 D28 with Brazilian rosewood back. Once you own and play one of these superb instruments, you soon discover how wonderful they are. Martin set the gold standard for perfection in acoustic guitar building that everyone else since has tried to emulate.
Ok, I have to tell You something Brian. I m a guitar learner. I m learning with a teacher in my country, Argentina, but I m a member of your community and I always watch your videos. You , My friend, are a genious. Because You know how to reach. Thats what I love of your videos and your web site. I fell I can play the guitar, trully.
I'm a blues/soul/gospel guy, but man.. I love your bluegrass lessons. They've really opened me up to a style I've always enjoyed hearing but never explored.
Thanks Brian.
The sound of that guitar!
Hint: It’s the player, not the guitar.
It's a 1947 Martin 0-18. A rare, highly sought after instrument, primarily for its tone...@@joebeamish
Thank you Brian, this bluegrass lesson is soooo fun to play and so helpful... I would love to see more like this
Vintage Martin. No wonder it sounds so beautiful.
Very cool 👍👍
After 40 years I’ve finally started beginning to solo… and this ties in with that - so I’m happy - as far as you can be on a Sunday evening!
"If you get nothing out of this lesson..." are you kidding me. Just starting to get into the bluegrass and this is a wonderful introduction into the genre. Very inspiring, and knowing the scales helps to play what I hear in my head. The melody itself is addicting to practice so I'm getting this one down fairly quickly. And your right about that sixth bar with the flatted third, awesome lick. Just signed up for the yearly membership. I'm loving going through all the basics as you presented it. Very easy to understand and it's filling in some of those gaps that I always had for many years.
Great! Been waiting for that style bg
Brian, this is perfect timing. My brother plays the banjo and this seems like the perfect song I can play so he can jam with me. Sometimes it's hard figuring out what to play in that style. Cheers!
Good lesson, once again. Thanks sir Brian
Wow! Another one that makes a guy go for their/my guitar. If anyone can't appreciate the genre; the "heck' with them! Great work as always. Thanks!
As I listened to that guitar, I thought, wow, it looks and sounds exactly like my 1943 0-18 Martin.. and then you said it ..
A bluegrass ditty.. sounds so good and the reason why to use a capo convinced me. Congrats on the guitar after the call out just recently. Ask and receive. 🎶
😲What better way to improve speed and flat pick accuracy than a cool Bluegrass lesson! I needed that and there it is, my homework!!!
Thank you, Brian, you are THE Bestest! 😁💕
This lesson will put me back as a paying customer Brian after long time away.
Rad!
So cool even as chord embellishments for rhythm playing.
I needed the fresh play. Bluegrass brings peace to my mind 👌
Love it, sounds like Jerry playing Rosalie McFall
That Martin sounds sooooo gooood! 👍
Nice tutorial and easy to follow. Thank you.
Great lesson ! I only play electric guitar 🎸 but I did what you suggested and tried it omg so much fun ! Thanks 😎👍 Great reacher
Coincidently I've been working on Bluegrass style! You're giving me some new ideas. And I love these mixolydian Runs👍🤠😃🙏
They’d sound good on Chetty
Hey Brian, Just a quick comment about the Capo - if your audience does not have one, I've seen folks use a pencil with a rubber band (whatever that's worth). Anyway, love the simplicity of your lessons. I've learned so much from watching them. Thanks so much!
This is amazing, just what I was looking for - self jam bluegrass, please do another video on this style. Happy Christmas
Sounds great and skill-builder. Gotta learn this one next!
That is a sweet sounding little Martin there!
aint she purty?
THANK YOU for playing before talking!!!
Appreciate your teaching style
Nice lesson
wonderful lesson, I just wish it continued to make a longer composition.
well you've got a song , from listening to it, you might as well give it a name, it's as good as most other songs I hear,
two thumbs up .
Okay this one you killed!!!! (Like always) but this is a top 1% composition. Thank you for making me a better player. Much love :)
Awesome lesson ! Thanks Brian ~~
Wow super Video
Very good video... Thanks Brian
I'm in love with that little guitar also. What kind is it...and thanks for all your fantastic lessons.Well done.
Watch 2:12 - it’s in the video
First ! I really like this little ditty brian
I LOVE it!
More of this please
I'm going to say I've had my fingers in D7 position up there but probsbly in my head was not thinking about a bluegrass song & didn't make the association because it's not a position I'm used to going for. My fingers had a tendency to become glued in position on the fretboard. Something to work on
Brilliant
This really cool
Did you ever do a part 2 vid? Thanks for the vid btw
Another great lesson. Brian, the fretboard looks a little worse for wear, I hope it is not an impediment when not using a capo. I am playing my style O Bourgeois, it is such a great sized guitar. Mine is sinker redwood over English Walnut.
I noticed it too
Q maravilha!
Great sounding Martin Brian. I guess that completes the collection…..right?
Still no D-18 🤔
@@activemelody What size is it? 00 or 000?
I just love this tune. I am just starting to learn BG Iam trying to teach myself. my question is in the beginning the hammer-on then strum then the second strum with the flag at end of it is counted how? Thanks
If you are talking about the very first bar, then it is counted 1e+ (2) + 3e+a 4 +. The plus symbols are "and" and the "a" is pronounced like "uh". I put the 2 in parentheses to show that you don't play anything on that count. The strums are usually on the "and"/"off" beats. I'm a drummer so for me, the musical notation makes it easy to reproduce any song by reading the music. Personally, I think the second bar is where it gets a little tricky because of the chord change on 3. That one goes, 1e+a 2 + 3 + (4) +. As you can see in the demo by Brian, all the eighth notes are down strokes and only certain sixteenth notes are on the up stroke. The techniques shown can all be broken down into even slower tempo's so you can get it right. This song is already on the slow side, but it's one of my favorite ones. Just listen first and try and reproduce the same rhythm. One more point, Brian uses a closed fist technique with the right hand. I found that difficult at first, but I'm surprised at how much better I got after switching to his closed fist technique. It took some work, but I have grown to love that change I made.
Cold even play some cheesy metal 😉
hah - i'll never live that comment down.
Hey if Ya ever come up with another cool martin guitar that you don't need or want. Hit me up. BTW I'm a subscriber and a member. Thanks Tom
I love bluegrass. However I must admit, it's beyond my ability.
Go ahead & crush my soul and tell me you got that beautiful guitar for $1,000 or less
Also my acoustic guitar is a giant piece of garbage.
Real men never use capos
You will not get the bluegrass sound without it. It's not an ego or "what you know" thing it's about playing the style.
Real men also don't dig on people who do use capos