How to Play "Space Oddity" by David Bowie on Acoustic Guitar

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  • @klatix100
    @klatix100 Před 5 lety +556

    This is Fmajor Tom to ground control!

    • @wutdapach6199
      @wutdapach6199 Před 5 lety +3

      Hahaha

    • @aidand.7911
      @aidand.7911 Před 4 lety +15

      This is Fminor to C and back to F, I really need the A! And the E then brought back right round to the F! It's time to play the F chord if you caaaaaaaaaan! And heeeeere am I struggling with the F chord, doing it, the barchord way. The F chord makes me blue, makes guitar damned hard too. . .

    • @dew348
      @dew348 Před 4 lety +5

      @@aidand.7911 I used to struggle alot with the F too! It gets easier the more you play it

    • @McMerlin11
      @McMerlin11 Před 4 lety +2

      Nice pun 😂

  • @tamircohen1512
    @tamircohen1512 Před 6 lety +1236

    As I beginner, at first I was like "oh that's easy I can totally play C and Em" and then he started playing barre chords all over the place and I was like "no No NO!"

    • @tamircohen1512
      @tamircohen1512 Před 5 lety +200

      EDIT: Now I can play the whole song. If you are just starting out don't fret (pun intended). I've realized it's easier to learn barre chords than you might think.

    • @chuckHart70
      @chuckHart70 Před 5 lety +17

      @@tamircohen1512 Nice! Easy for you maybe..... I will give it a whirl... I am famous for faking the $hit out of it. Even my buddies who barre are like wth you can play the barre easier than that but that worked!

    • @TheGr0nch
      @TheGr0nch Před 5 lety +5

      voidz For me it took me getting callouses all over my hand but eventually I did

    • @tatiana6516
      @tatiana6516 Před 5 lety +1

      voidz
      I’m a little late to the thread but good on you for sticking with it!

    • @gustavohrqvist8189
      @gustavohrqvist8189 Před 5 lety +1

      same here i was like ok this is ez and i was wrong :(

  • @jonathantrinque7054
    @jonathantrinque7054 Před 6 lety +167

    "Here am I sitting in an E Minor!" Thanks for the video!

  • @utterlybutterly9993
    @utterlybutterly9993 Před 8 lety +768

    ive paid for lessons from many teachers but in the end, Marty is the best teacher of them all. Thanks Marty!

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  Před 8 lety +139

      Thanks so much!

    • @mrsmall9110
      @mrsmall9110 Před 6 lety +7

      Hi Marty. Lovin your work! I’ve just started cracking barre chords. Can you suggest any basic barre chord songs. Learning yellow, sitting on the dock already....anything else?

    • @stevey1able
      @stevey1able Před 6 lety +4

      And your still garbage at guitar

    • @robertdiehl1281
      @robertdiehl1281 Před 5 lety +1

      Utterly Butterly .

    • @brianjones4026
      @brianjones4026 Před 5 lety

      @@MartyMusic Same here Marty, thanQ from me too Brother, you taught me to walk and im up and about and still learning everyday, why indeed i am back on your totally awesome channel ! By the way you are so right about the Willy-Wonka Connection,so true indeed ! Was a strange Chappy our David, but we did All Love him )

  • @williambelford9330
    @williambelford9330 Před 7 lety +83

    2 1/2 years Marty has gave to me hours and hours of personal one on one training via youtube, everyone says now , well done teaching yourself how to play, I never thought I could ever play a tune , got given a guitar by chance and now thanks to you Marty I can play , THANKS

  • @RW3871
    @RW3871 Před 3 lety +36

    You have the chords for almost EVERY song I've been wanting to learn. For someone who just picked up the guitar a mth ago.. it's really a godsend.. thanks Marty!

  • @andrefjbernardo
    @andrefjbernardo Před 4 lety +29

    3:27 "Trippy stuff, outer space, lazers, psychedelics..." ahah love that

  • @quinnn2281
    @quinnn2281 Před 6 lety +182

    9:13 0.5 speed

  • @amethystvalentino148
    @amethystvalentino148 Před 4 lety +30

    My Boyfriend had a stroke, and he's in a nursing home now it's over abilitations nursing home and he's able to have his guitar and this helps so much thank you for all you do. Now he'll call me and he'll ask for Marty music guitar songs.

  • @shadowprince4482
    @shadowprince4482 Před 7 lety +101

    I hope you see this but I love how you sing the chords into the songs. Surprisingly most tutorials don't do it.

    • @courtneymetz9000
      @courtneymetz9000 Před 7 lety +3

      Shadow Prince Marty never ever replies to us peasants!

    • @crisneufeld2
      @crisneufeld2 Před 5 lety +4

      I know ... RIGHT?? I friggin' love the way he does that!!!!!!!

    • @BlaizeKH
      @BlaizeKH Před 2 lety +1

      The best thing I like is he plays the entire thing first so you know exactly what you will be learning first instead of them teaching you something then they play it and it turns out to be a different version of the song not the actual chords

  • @dianesullivan4042
    @dianesullivan4042 Před 5 lety +8

    My husband and I really enjoyed this lesson. We'll be using it to busk when the snow melts. Thanks dude from both of us!

  • @ruthb6332
    @ruthb6332 Před 7 lety +73

    D UD U UD DU DU is the strumming pattern for most of it

  • @celinaboelen7605
    @celinaboelen7605 Před 7 lety +123

    Thank you! Would you please also do Starman? Especially the strumming pattern....

  • @Dutcharmytent
    @Dutcharmytent Před 7 lety +18

    Your new channel is great. Thank you for re visiting your old vid's and bringing up to date.

  • @tomferbend3323
    @tomferbend3323 Před 2 lety +5

    Marty,
    Once again, you KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!!
    incredible lesson!
    Thank You....

  • @40chefbob
    @40chefbob Před 6 lety +2

    I have watched many of these online line acoustic lessons. You were my first and now my only as you are by far the absolute best teacher out there.I just wanted to thank you for taking me in a very short time from an average campfire strummer to a 1/2 decent 12 string guitar player. You da bomb. if you are ever in Boston I have plenty of acoustics if you want to hang.

  • @cameron8772
    @cameron8772 Před 4 lety +8

    as a beginner it would help to have the chord shapes on the screen even if you don’t talk about them. other than that which is honestly not a big deal ive been loving ur videos

  • @robhowe8353
    @robhowe8353 Před 2 lety +1

    Marty, on December 19th, 2021, will be 2 years since I bought a guitar and started learning from you and others. Now I can play almost any song you teach fairly easily. Thank you. 😊 🤗

  • @Betoruffo
    @Betoruffo Před 4 lety +44

    3:47
    We passed up on the stairs

  • @JohnOhkumaThiel
    @JohnOhkumaThiel Před 3 lety

    More than anything else I’ve seen or heard you play, this, just in the first minute, shows real spirit and heart. This is how and why we love playing every person’s instrument.
    It’s like you forgot the camera was rolling. I’m an actor; to mr that’s the best.
    Rock on, Marty Schwartz.

  • @iLikeMyOwnPosts
    @iLikeMyOwnPosts Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks to Marty and 2 years of dedication... I was able to learn how to play this within about 5 minutes, just from watching the intro. Marty, I wish you had a subscription thing or a patreon or something because I would totally be willing to spend $5 or $10 a month!

  • @calebfrith7978
    @calebfrith7978 Před 7 lety +8

    had a little trouble playing the riff bit but still really good. thanks

  • @AstrosElectronicsLab
    @AstrosElectronicsLab Před 3 lety +2

    Yep. You screwed it up. In the "ground control to major Tom, your circuit's dead, there's something wrong, can you hear me major Tom, can you hear me major Tom, can you...". It's G major. E major 7th, A minor, Am/G, D/F#, C (not G), G then in to F for the "here am I floating round my tin can...". You're also missing the hammer-on's from the Em chord to the C which is open A hammer-on to B open D.

  • @mudman3371
    @mudman3371 Před 2 lety +3

    Actually, the E minor chord in the 'floating round my tin can" part is actually a G major with an E. You can see it in the video for Space Oddity as well as live shows.

    • @robertgumpi7235
      @robertgumpi7235 Před rokem

      You are nearly right. At around 3:50 in the official video at „floating round my tin can“ you can see that he moves the Fmaj7/C chord (033210) two frets up which gives 055430 or EDGBDE which is just an Em7. Interesting way to play the Em7. Did not find this in any chord library but it works.

    • @mudman3371
      @mudman3371 Před rokem

      @@robertgumpi7235 i did not know that also was an Em7. You summed what i was trying to say pretty well.

  • @treymorris1829
    @treymorris1829 Před 8 lety +1

    Marty u are The Man!!! I've been following u for as long as i can remember & ive been playing for around 7 yrs . now... Keep doing what u do & I will always recommend your channels 2 anyone who plays or is willing & wanting 2 learn how... Keep it bro!!!

  • @littalwabbit
    @littalwabbit Před 4 lety +23

    The only thing missing in your videos is a full play through. I always struggle to put together the separate parts you teach

    • @diomm3752
      @diomm3752 Před 3 lety +1

      C to e7 f fmin C f fm C f

    • @leswhite3524
      @leswhite3524 Před 2 lety

      I can't get over how to strum parts.... Flail your damn hand across the strings!

  • @lkctom2546
    @lkctom2546 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been playing guitar on and off for about 5/6 years and I'm finally good at bar chords, advice: guitar is one of the easier instruments to get good at (hard to master like all instruments) but just stick to it and don't give up and don't take year long breaks like me

  • @sozialjahr_nowesa
    @sozialjahr_nowesa Před 6 lety +2

    Great diversity, listening to your tutorials makes a few chords with a couple of spicy advice sound like the real songs. I really enjoy all the free stuff, learning from you is a great honor. Thank you so much for your dedication into those beautiful adventures into the world of music.

  • @TheJess1903
    @TheJess1903 Před 4 lety +2

    That’s one of best videos I’ve seen recently , just happened to be a perfect challenge for my level but you made it really clear but fun aswell , thanks

  • @rjones6028
    @rjones6028 Před 4 lety +2

    Marty, You are fantastic Brother! Keeping shining bright and rocking on!

  • @a.juliabs
    @a.juliabs Před 6 lety +45

    "Here am i sitting in an E minor"

  • @karlaleana7715
    @karlaleana7715 Před 7 lety +9

    wow you're an amazing instructor!

  • @kenlayton8655
    @kenlayton8655 Před 8 lety +5

    hey Marty I started learning guitar when I found you here your lessons are very helpful

  • @Aaron-yd9ro
    @Aaron-yd9ro Před 6 lety +2

    I love love loove this song! Thank you so much for teaching us your whimsical techniques yet again for another GREAT classic. My whole progression on guitar is all thanks to you!!

  • @brandigwyn6569
    @brandigwyn6569 Před rokem

    I've learned many songs from this guy. He's an excellent guitarist AND excellent teacher.

  • @robertgumpi7235
    @robertgumpi7235 Před rokem

    One comment to the Em in the bridge: At around 3:50 in the official video at „floating round my tin can“ you can see that he moves the Fmaj7/C chord (033210) two frets up which gives 055430 or EDGBDE which is just an Em7. Interesting way to play the Em7. Did not find this in any chord library but it works.

  • @clivesmith6081
    @clivesmith6081 Před 5 měsíci

    Been watching Marty and his videos for years, they are always interesting and brilliantly informative. Also love the humour he puts into them.

  • @MrAlfredTheBest
    @MrAlfredTheBest Před 5 lety

    Been learning guitar through marty when i was 12 back in 2012 and my first song im able played was semisonic closing time. Thank you marty you’re one of the best guitarist teacher I’ve ever had

  • @PatrickBergeron
    @PatrickBergeron Před 7 lety

    Thanks Marty for your time with this. Lots of chords on this one but as always, your patience and quirky "mistakes" make this another great and enjoyable song to learn!

  • @frankrhodes1885
    @frankrhodes1885 Před 8 lety +9

    Great video lesson Marty. Can I request a lesson on Bowie's 'Heroes' please? Thanks.

  • @ralphtorsiello4874
    @ralphtorsiello4874 Před rokem

    Marty, Just thought I'd say thank you for your easy to follow music lessons, it's been a pleasure and a great way to get in touch with ones-self and others.

  • @JacksonUK1992
    @JacksonUK1992 Před 4 lety +2

    7:18 - personal fav plus need this link to rewind xD

  • @Giaour
    @Giaour Před 5 lety +1

    Very elegant chords, it must work always. Great lesson Marty!

  • @techdrums4204
    @techdrums4204 Před 7 lety +5

    Great stuff as usual Marty. Thank you. Subscribed again...!

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  Před 7 lety +4

      thanks so much for supporting my new venture "MartyMusic"

  • @wormtimebaby
    @wormtimebaby Před 7 lety +15

    This is better then my guitar teacher

  • @thecockfightshow8375
    @thecockfightshow8375 Před 5 lety +2

    3:33 Lol! Trippy stuff, outer space and lasers!

  • @scottpentecost2606
    @scottpentecost2606 Před 2 měsíci

    Break thru song for me great exercise using these chords , all coming together Thanks Man

  • @jamisonfriendt5365
    @jamisonfriendt5365 Před 4 lety

    In my 36 yrs of playing guitar I would pick it up put it down through those years then I found Marty and finally playing full songs and not just beginings!

  • @roboninja999
    @roboninja999 Před 5 lety +18

    cant play the "over g" with my pinky .. maybe ill wait for my hands to grow

  • @chrissturtevant5777
    @chrissturtevant5777 Před 5 lety

    As soon as I'm looking for a song breakdown, I look for your videos. Thank you very much!

  • @sarahewalt1153
    @sarahewalt1153 Před 7 lety

    I love that you are remaking these for your channel! I've followed you for a number of yrs now and think you are tops :) have told many people about Marty Schwartz!! Hey, hey, everybody! :) You rock. Thanks for all the knowledge

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  Před 7 lety +1

      I really appreciate the comment! I'm so glad to have you supporting me with my own project "MartyMusic" Sarah! Thanks again.

    • @sarahewalt1153
      @sarahewalt1153 Před 7 lety

      My pleasure!! You're the best!

  • @AsutoshRath
    @AsutoshRath Před 5 lety +1

    The Guitar Sage of All times!!🎸

  • @lisafrankenstein3657
    @lisafrankenstein3657 Před rokem

    Getting back into it after years break, great tutorial on an old fav

  • @diegoaguilar9132
    @diegoaguilar9132 Před rokem

    It brings me so much joy to be able to play this song. You are the best, Marty!!!

  • @AgentMizaki
    @AgentMizaki Před rokem

    i just bought my first guitar and martys awalys have the best explanation . ive learned karma police and say aint so from morty, best teacher

  • @christredeau3516
    @christredeau3516 Před 3 lety +1

    Great lesson. I truly appreciate your time and skills you put into these sessions. Thank you Marty... 😄✨

  • @alexanderchapman1460
    @alexanderchapman1460 Před 6 lety

    Every time I look up a new song tutorial for guitar, I hope there's one with Marty. Stellar work as always.

  • @user-zb1wx5uw8q
    @user-zb1wx5uw8q Před 7 lety +1

    you're awesome, i hope the best for your life and your channel.
    Greetings from Greece.

  • @lauraevelynpaxton
    @lauraevelynpaxton Před 5 lety

    You are so fun to watch for me. Cute cute cute- sweet sweet sweet. I already know how to play it but I thought I'd check out someone teaching it and you came up first- Thanks bro for putting your self out in the world- Thanks for the warmth. Love ya, Laura

  • @johnjones8779
    @johnjones8779 Před 3 lety

    You're a really great teacher Marty. Id support you in any way if i ever could. Thank you.

  • @mistressnazgaroth
    @mistressnazgaroth Před 2 lety

    I love your teaching style!! Really easy to remember with the way you sing the chords... it gets stuck in my head. :D

  • @FoundryStreetJason
    @FoundryStreetJason Před 4 lety

    As always thanks for the great lesson, but I just wanted to say "That Taylor is Freakin' Beautiful." I love the white in the Ebony Fret board.

  • @andrejbogicevic3090
    @andrejbogicevic3090 Před 8 lety +23

    Great lesson, can you do a lesson for The Man Who Sold The World or Ziggy Stardust :)

  • @johnnypiquel2295
    @johnnypiquel2295 Před 5 lety +11

    why does he always use such complex strumming methods? Would be useful if he at least explained the strumming. Anyways, great video as per usual.

  • @LarsFrausing
    @LarsFrausing Před 3 lety

    Thaks for Breaking is Down, just love the Way That You Makes It look Easy.

  • @lionelrazafindramboa3670

    Thank you Marty. I really enjoy each guitar lesson you teach for us. Take care

  • @chuckleduck4182
    @chuckleduck4182 Před 6 lety

    I love this guy he is awesome and doesn't keep a whole 5 minutes of just talking about himself in his video... but at 1:24 he wrote "SpceOddity" instead of space, which I just found funny

  • @alisonsmith276
    @alisonsmith276 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks Marty,such a great teacher.Im really enjoying learning this song.

  • @emrisn4264
    @emrisn4264 Před 3 lety

    This song is honestly such a gem.

  • @ItsYaSkinnyBoi
    @ItsYaSkinnyBoi Před 3 lety

    Picked up a guitar recently, don't know anything about it. No chords, no bars, no rhythm. I always wanted to play this song, thank god this guy exists.

  • @christopherperillo8037
    @christopherperillo8037 Před 7 lety +3

    I have found myself only watching your tutorial videos. You have been a great help!

  • @Walkerr1992
    @Walkerr1992 Před 3 lety +1

    I've never had a lesson but Marty has taught me a fair bit!

  • @geraldheck3446
    @geraldheck3446 Před rokem

    Love your teaching method Marty. I always look for you when I want to learn a new song. Thanks

  • @megaflop7493
    @megaflop7493 Před 4 lety +2

    First part:looks easy
    Second part: GOD HAVE MERCY

  • @rickmannoia5659
    @rickmannoia5659 Před rokem

    once again, and again, and again...Thank You!

  • @cleggy82
    @cleggy82 Před 3 lety

    Just stumbled accros your vids. This way of teaching is perfect for me. Thank you

  • @Lijnx
    @Lijnx Před 4 lety

    It's the best lesson on the best song of the best guitarist. Thank you Marty

  • @jakeorzali
    @jakeorzali Před 7 lety +1

    aw man, no luck.
    I'll wait, Marty.
    Pleeeaassee!!!
    That's one of the best songs ever.

  • @seanc.5788
    @seanc.5788 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Marty. I really appreciate what you're doing for us. Your style of teaching works for ME very well.
    Again. Thanks Boss.

  • @PaulLaurinD
    @PaulLaurinD Před rokem

    Just the best Marty!! Hope all is well.

  • @opalivy739
    @opalivy739 Před 3 lety

    Marty you are the greatest teacher! ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

  • @guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying

    Another great lesson Marty! thanks for all of us that heard a guitar strummed and said my goodness could I do that!

  • @albertfernandez9934
    @albertfernandez9934 Před 4 lety

    Gets better every time I play this lesson.. WillieWonká !!! You kill me !!! but know, can't get that out of my head when playing,. Always struggle not to laff .

  • @precisionbrown6829
    @precisionbrown6829 Před 3 lety

    Marty a new year and I’ve learned a old song!
    Thanks 👍

  • @GTCYW
    @GTCYW Před 6 lety

    Marty , thank you very much on all your video. Highly appreciated. I learn a lot from your teaching. Also has some humor and playing style was easily commute from chord to chords. Great work. Keep uploading. I will keep support and share video. From Malaysia

  • @bobmcklv
    @bobmcklv Před 6 lety

    Great Job Man! I appreciate a teacher that loves what he does.

  • @michaelshoemaker7752
    @michaelshoemaker7752 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the lesson Marty. I actually used to know this song but forgot it. Had to brush up on it here. I do have a correction for you though but maybe I am wrong. It sounds to me on the studio recording like the intro is F7major to Em then it switched to C to Em when he starts singing. It seems to fit perfect.

  • @jorgecarvalho4245
    @jorgecarvalho4245 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for your 'classes'. They've been very helpful.

  • @mattyoung3497
    @mattyoung3497 Před 5 lety

    thanks been placing this for years off my own bat but just picked up a different chord you do ( that final section you demo's with that G sus chord). Nice!- thanks

  • @iaminyourwalls107
    @iaminyourwalls107 Před 7 lety

    You and GuitarLessons365 are my favorite guitar teachers! Thanks for doing this!

  • @moses40130660
    @moses40130660 Před 7 lety +35

    you really need to F? okay. xD

  • @Jorgestrat
    @Jorgestrat Před 6 lety

    You always make me going to play my guitar! Pure joy here!

  • @souperdave2009
    @souperdave2009 Před 2 lety

    Why have I never learned this? 40 years later ... Thx Marty!

  • @dustinlammmusic
    @dustinlammmusic Před 2 lety

    Marty I love you man, thanks for all of these big fan and so appreciative!

  • @strumalong3224
    @strumalong3224 Před 3 lety

    Such a classic! Nice job!

  • @davidphipps3
    @davidphipps3 Před 4 lety

    The intro is Fmaj7 / Em then, when the vocal comes in, it’s C (G bass note) / Em.

  • @helbervelasquez2060
    @helbervelasquez2060 Před 5 lety +4

    you really need to F? okay. xD
    "Here am i sitting in an E minor"
    aw man, no luck.
    I'll wait, Marty.
    Pleeeaassee!!!
    That's one of the best songs ever.

  • @robm8233
    @robm8233 Před 6 lety

    Hey Marty I can play at an intermediate level (Just want to say i appreciate a little more of elaboration like this.Lv this classic Bowie.Thks for being here posting instructions to sharpen our skills.

  • @caspermorley6805
    @caspermorley6805 Před 3 lety

    marty has done almost all my favorite songs and thanks too him i almost can aswell!

  • @serchferrer2348
    @serchferrer2348 Před 3 lety

    Top class. Really fun and practical with a twist of groovyness. Great, thk you for sharing Marty!