Tutorial: Mood For A Day - Fingerstyle Guitar w/ TAB (Steve Howe)

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  • čas přidán 5. 10. 2011
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Komentáře • 158

  • @smartazz61
    @smartazz61 Před 10 lety +71

    I simply can not thank you enough for this lesson. I grew up in Hacienda Heights California down the street from a guy named Greg F. He was/is very proficient on the six string and was from an early age. We would go to the local record store, pick out a Yes album, and a few hours later he was playing mood for a day. Self taught. I was and am still jealous. We're talking 1975 now.
    Cut to 2014. I have a decent set of fingers and some talent but not much of an ear apparently because picking up a song from an album is almost impossible for me. I've been thinking about taking some lessons for many years just to try and learn for one thing, "Mood For A Day".
    I don't know why it took so long to get the idea of looking on CZcams but the light finally went on tonight. I am now through the first 20 seconds or so of the song and with a little practice will be able to do it justice.
    I can't begin to thank you enough for putting up this free lesson. I will go to sleep and wake up with a smile on my face thinking of this fantastic song and the fact that I'm beginning to actually play it. YaaaHoooo!!!

    • @chrishavener2566
      @chrishavener2566 Před 5 lety +2

      Very nice piece

    • @kingrobert1st
      @kingrobert1st Před 4 lety +1

      I learnt Clap from Lick n Riff...took a year or so but well worth it would never have done it otherwise.

  • @dowaliby1
    @dowaliby1 Před 9 lety +9

    Thank you for this! I learned this song 35 years ago after seeing my first YES concert and I forgot it many years ago because for some foolish reason I stopped playing it. When I came across your lesson on CZcams I was very impressed and knew in my heart that I had to relearn it. I started at 7 am today and it is now 5:30 pm! My fingers are sore, but I have the basic piece down. Now there will be lots of practice...

  • @Martintfre
    @Martintfre Před 11 lety +6

    I have spent many hours almost every day over the last month or so and because of your vid I have been able to turn endless drills of one technique or another into an enjoyable coherent song that closely resembles Mood for the day. Thanks so very much!

  • @kevinkoller3262
    @kevinkoller3262 Před 9 lety +7

    Played this for my dad (one of his favorite songs) after I learned it from your video. Thanks for this great lesson

  • @NNGN2
    @NNGN2 Před 4 lety +4

    I love the way you look at the camera throughout the video it makes me smile :) great tutorial, really easy to follow.

  • @orange-rv9ek
    @orange-rv9ek Před 4 lety +3

    I'm glad I have the authentic tabs and sheet music as well this is a great addition especially when know the time signatures and I like how you broke up the song choosing to not always start on the first beat but rather dissecting each part to it well done!

  • @arthurculbertson2692
    @arthurculbertson2692 Před 10 lety +6

    You have the best method of teaching out of all of the You Tube videos i've seen so far!! Thank you!!!

  • @LickNRiff
    @LickNRiff  Před 12 lety +1

    That's awesome! I'm so happy to hear this

  • @sidneybear
    @sidneybear Před 4 lety +3

    Very well done LickenRiff, I applaud your talents on the guitar. I look forward to seeing more songs and lessons.

  • @757flyer
    @757flyer Před 11 lety +3

    You are one amazing instructor.
    I discovered this video barely an hour ago, and am rapidly on my way to playing this piece. I'm a huge fan of Steve Howe and have been working of a couple of his other solos on my own.
    Thank you so much.
    Keep on teaching.

  • @patrickbrown9871
    @patrickbrown9871 Před 5 lety +1

    I just now put the guitar down to write this to you. I'm an absolute beginner but I just finished learning this one completely. Just now. Never thought I'd be capable of learning it! I couldn't thank you enough. The tabs were so very helpful. Again, thanks!

  • @Mizmusic
    @Mizmusic Před 6 lety +1

    Yeah man ! Thanks so much for this. I forgot about this song until the other day, I'm loving this lesson, and loving playing this one, nylon strings or steel doesn't matter just a fun tune and a great workout

  • @bretthorsley9150
    @bretthorsley9150 Před 9 lety

    Hey Steve, thanks so much for the lesson. Your style of playing the riffs then showing the tabs is great man, so thank you. Subbed.

  • @charlesschwartz307
    @charlesschwartz307 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks so much for posting this great lesson. You do a fantastic job of breaking it down.

  • @Lulexable
    @Lulexable Před 2 lety

    Você é um excelente professor.
    Parabéns!!

  • @marcuscampbell4712
    @marcuscampbell4712 Před 10 lety +3

    THANK YOU! Easy to learn and crystal clear with everything! 5/5

  • @tkalbfeld1
    @tkalbfeld1 Před 9 lety

    Again!! Thank you so very much for the lesson.
    I've learned it again and for a small gig :)
    Hope I have it wired by tomorrow

  • @peskycritter6580
    @peskycritter6580 Před 5 měsíci

    I'm another old guy taught myself this from the "LP" whatever that was, forgot it, thought I'd try this beautiful piece again, found your video, thanks man, you made my day!!

  • @LickNRiff
    @LickNRiff  Před 12 lety

    @StereoLightz You got it. I was just thinking about doing a series of Beatles lessons. I'll try to film them this week.

  • @josephselkow2845
    @josephselkow2845 Před 5 lety +2

    You are an excellent teacher. This is SO good. Thanks :)

  • @dphipps3631
    @dphipps3631 Před 2 lety

    What a excellent lesson my man. Like some others I tried to learn the song listening to the record. I forgot it all after a wile
    not having a guitar. But I'm back with strings and wood learning how to play these fantastic songs from master guitarist like yourself. Steve Howe really is a genius also.
    Many thanks from London.

  • @tkalbfeld1
    @tkalbfeld1 Před 12 lety

    Thank you very much for your step by step approach to one of my all time favorites, that I thought would be so hard to learn. I now am completely stoked as I am learning the song with ease.
    I'm also looking forward to looking at your other lessons.

  • @soulscount
    @soulscount Před 12 lety

    I have wanted to learn this song forever and your lesson made it so easy. I didn't realize that my skill level had risen to the point that I can really play this now and as I practice I hope to increase fluidity. Thank you so very much for teaching me this classic by one of the best guitarists ever! Kudos friend!

  • @LickNRiff
    @LickNRiff  Před 12 lety

    Awesome. Happy I could help!

  • @platonicmetal
    @platonicmetal Před 10 lety

    I've wanted to learn this song for decades. What a marvelous lesson you have here for everyone! I'm getting it. Really great. A dream come true.

  • @thesearcher8586
    @thesearcher8586 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, I was having a lot of trouble with the chord changes and you helped clarify

  • @pascal_7441
    @pascal_7441 Před rokem

    Still my go to video to remember the song. Please keep it posted. Really nicely done. Thank you very much!!

  • @alward5678
    @alward5678 Před 7 lety

    You have no idea how Awesome this Lesson is..Thank you so much. Love your lessons. I have learned so much from you. God Bless, and again thank you.

  • @juana1483
    @juana1483 Před 6 lety +2

    I see the guy below me suggested not using steel strings....❓❓❓❓😦 You do an awesome job. I haven't been able to play for over 20 yrs due to illness, and you helped me bring it it back quick...Thank You Kindly!

  • @bradprather6749
    @bradprather6749 Před 4 lety

    Bravo! this is wonderful! thank you for breaking this song down. Nicely done!

  • @danvitale923
    @danvitale923 Před 7 měsíci

    thank you man, i just finished learning it and i love it !!!

  • @rael1970
    @rael1970 Před 9 lety +2

    Awesome, man. Thanks to you I can play a decent Mood for a day now. I can also play a decent Masquerade, but Clap is light years ahead of me, so, could you do Surface Tension maybe , please? Thx a lot!

  • @chriswoodbury7046
    @chriswoodbury7046 Před rokem

    I’ve loved this song since I was young, and thought it was out of my grasp to play. 40 years later, thanks to you, I’m playing it. Keep up the great work man, you’re an awesome teacher!

    • @LickNRiff
      @LickNRiff  Před rokem

      Happy to help! Thank you my friend

  • @psanchez5056
    @psanchez5056 Před 11 lety

    I listened to this song so many times, imagining me playing it.. Now this is Reality !
    Your lesson is AWESOME : D thank u !

  • @luizsalles7475
    @luizsalles7475 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for a Fantastic the lesson. You are Master teach and great man. Thank you great job. Great man. You are great friend because help a students a lot of.

  • @Neurotripsicks
    @Neurotripsicks Před 10 lety +1

    I'm learning this on a classical nylon string, great vid and excellent song ;)

  • @papaphilou7453
    @papaphilou7453 Před 8 lety

    Merci pour les précisions!! Good job!

  • @paulmacgregor1
    @paulmacgregor1 Před 12 lety

    I bought a guitar 3 years ago. I had 2 songs I wanted to learn. Horizons and Mood For A Day. Horizons I learned, now I can finish Mood. Clear, logical, a great lesson. Thank you so much. (I did learn a few others along the way)

  • @cubstransplant1361
    @cubstransplant1361 Před 3 lety

    Just found this. I had taught myself this using Guitar magazine tabs years ago. Your explanation really helped me understand the correct way to play.

  • @mark1952able
    @mark1952able Před 7 lety +1

    Your a good teacher! Always loved that tune

  • @CardoneJones
    @CardoneJones Před 9 lety

    Awesome job with the tutorial Thank you friend!

  • @tuckasamms
    @tuckasamms Před 11 lety

    I have just found your site and it's an absolute breath of fresh air - a fantastic teaching and sharing medium. Sincere thanks for sharing your gift of music with us mere mortals.
    Many Thanks
    Tom

  • @fattyz1
    @fattyz1 Před 12 lety +1

    soooooo beautiful a song. I had forgotten trying to learn it years ago. I am sure with your tutorial I can do it now. Thank you.

  • @craigneff5914
    @craigneff5914 Před 9 lety

    I've got this down! unbelievable Thanks for making one of my greatest guitar wishes come true. Great lesson and I could have never figured this out without your help.

  • @diegofelice2929
    @diegofelice2929 Před 9 lety

    Thanks a lot bro! You teach amazing! Deserve heaven!!

  • @davejones455
    @davejones455 Před 10 lety

    That was awesome just to see someone else who has the same amount of respect for that song. Because of this video I am pretty sure I can look forward to knowing this one in a few weeks maybe less.. Thanksdude.

  • @EmanuelePietro
    @EmanuelePietro Před 8 lety

    Very beautifull tutorial, thanks.

  • @bobthompson29
    @bobthompson29 Před 11 lety

    Thanks, well done and a great help. I will definitely check out more of your stuff.

  • @LickNRiff
    @LickNRiff  Před 12 lety

    Thank you very much

  • @shmuel883
    @shmuel883 Před 11 lety

    thank you very much for the video. i have always wanted to learn this song as it is one of my favorite pieces by my favorite guitarist. now thanks to you i know it.. this really inspired me to pursue a musical career.. thanks again!! peace :)

  • @anoukwoudstra-hofman8129

    Thanks man, I finally got the hang of this piece!

  • @rafaelvelasco2734
    @rafaelvelasco2734 Před 7 lety

    Excelente profesor, gracias por explicar

  • @Yanto-Bardic
    @Yanto-Bardic Před 9 lety +3

    Wow! that really is fantastic - I used to 'Air Guitar; this song, now I am really getting to grips with it..
    "Gracias" :O)

  • @briandavis9921
    @briandavis9921 Před 3 lety

    Another awesome one from Steve Howe Thank You! again

  • @bendewachter3789
    @bendewachter3789 Před 5 lety +1

    Very well explained.
    Thank you so much.
    May I suggest to use a close-up camera to film your left hand?

  • @renatogonzaga1481
    @renatogonzaga1481 Před 11 lety

    Thanks for the video man! Very nice lesson!
    Regards from Brazil!

  • @24mungojerry
    @24mungojerry Před 12 lety

    awesome breakdown of the piece bud!
    thanks, its not as hard as I thought
    thanks
    love all YES music

  • @elpedrosalas
    @elpedrosalas Před 9 lety

    Awesome explanation and performance.

  • @charlesbdgibbs
    @charlesbdgibbs Před 9 lety

    Thanks buddy. You made it so clear!

  • @davejones455
    @davejones455 Před 10 lety

    I have made it half way and I am just astonished by how well it's going, you gave the first great tab I have seen of this gem of a song. Thanks again. I wonder if you have already done Clap from Yes.

  • @johnnynails166
    @johnnynails166 Před 5 lety

    Excellent work!

  • @andreyofdoom
    @andreyofdoom Před 2 lety

    Incredible lesson thank you so much

  • @fisherman1954f
    @fisherman1954f Před 2 lety +1

    Thankyou you made it so easy this way

  • @twst1
    @twst1 Před 12 lety

    i dig your teaching approach, non-formal and chill

  • @TheStephh44
    @TheStephh44 Před 9 lety

    im so happy i can play this again of course there are some bits missing but you can work that out thats arrangement,any suggestions what to take on next thats as pretty as that???

  • @vlacerda93
    @vlacerda93 Před 12 lety

    Such a good tutorial, thanks man.

  • @rolennon
    @rolennon Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this awesome tutorial... I wish you do the same with SURFACE TENSION!

  • @pabloamorrodero2976
    @pabloamorrodero2976 Před 4 lety

    Excellent explanation, thank you!

  • @jaimecaste
    @jaimecaste Před 10 lety

    Muchas gracias desde Colombia. Un gran aporte a los guitarristas. Excelente explicación. Thank you very much from Colombia.

    • @juliangonzalez2953
      @juliangonzalez2953 Před 10 lety

      No te entenderá, habla inglés.

    • @jaimecaste
      @jaimecaste Před 10 lety

      Julian Gonzalez
      Sobre todo THANK YOU VERY MUCH FROM COLOMBIA es español. Qué idioma habla Usted?

  • @24mungojerry
    @24mungojerry Před 11 lety

    excellent lesson my friend!

  • @wizardofrosss
    @wizardofrosss Před 12 lety

    Awesome lesson!

  • @danguitarman3082
    @danguitarman3082 Před 11 lety

    Beautiful piece,( especially doing it behind your back)

  • @johnmorrell
    @johnmorrell Před 11 lety +1

    Thanks for taking the time to show everyone this song, there are several points where it played differently than you´ve shown - you´ve sometimes made the fingering more difficult than it is - and some points where your´re playing too many and the wrong notes. Nevertheless, it´s a helpful tutorial, thanks.

  • @rocknetstudio
    @rocknetstudio Před 11 lety

    wow.awesome...thanks..tough one to teach too..been wanted to learn this one for yearsss

  • @floriqu
    @floriqu Před 12 lety

    Increible, gracias desde Argentina!

  • @jairsjunior1
    @jairsjunior1 Před 2 lety

    Amazing thanks for the class

  • @chrisallen7470
    @chrisallen7470 Před 6 lety

    great lesson my man

  • @gtrrobster
    @gtrrobster Před 10 lety

    Well done dude. Thank you!

  • @whateverwhatever44
    @whateverwhatever44 Před 11 lety +1

    Your voice is perfectly appropriate for this kind of music.

  • @justinhastings93
    @justinhastings93 Před 7 lety

    great lesson! thanks alot.

  • @bruwallbillich
    @bruwallbillich Před 8 lety +1

    Good Teacher!!

  • @starteniur
    @starteniur Před 9 lety

    Excellent! Thanks mate!

  • @ccruthguitar818e235
    @ccruthguitar818e235 Před 3 lety

    great lesson. Right on the money!!

  • @studioroom2880
    @studioroom2880 Před 3 lety

    great lesson.....thanks

  • @hugmeinhell
    @hugmeinhell Před 7 lety

    my god, thanks ,amazing ,incrivel, obrigado

  • @yuke47
    @yuke47 Před 4 lety

    very helpful! thanks a lot

  • @ettoretomagra4131
    @ettoretomagra4131 Před 7 lety

    Very very good! Thanks

  • @roberthamlin6638
    @roberthamlin6638 Před 2 lety

    Very nice. Thank you.

  • @TheJimmyplant
    @TheJimmyplant Před 11 lety

    Great video! Thanks so much!

  • @Marunius
    @Marunius Před 8 lety

    Thanks, the tutorial is very accessible - it's a shame that you missed out a few parts (alternate voltas) though. Keep up with the good work, my only advice is that you could improve your left hand technique.

  • @gustavocingolani5413
    @gustavocingolani5413 Před 4 lety

    Muchas Gracias.Excelente.

  • @connorbushert1810
    @connorbushert1810 Před rokem

    My coworker has challenged me to learn this song. I will not disappoint him!

  • @mattdsgone
    @mattdsgone Před 7 lety +3

    This is amazing thank you so much! Just curious, how come you left out the part right after the C part where he plays the A part again repeating it and then ends on that chord before going into the ending .

    • @mattdsgone
      @mattdsgone Před 7 lety

      Sorry if thats confusing. The part that occurs at 1:11 on the oringianl track!!! !

  • @gwales
    @gwales Před 10 lety +1

    Thankyou

  • @jpd4
    @jpd4 Před 12 lety

    Im doing this song for my berklee audition!! : D

  • @seanrodgers87
    @seanrodgers87 Před 10 lety

    I have actually got down the whole thing in a day just practicing each part a ton before trying to peform the whole piece. Thanks dude you rock. But when you bar 1 and stretch to 4 on D, I have lots of trouble and when successful it sounds off? Can I just play the normal 1 on A with 2 on B then 4 on D? Easier and sounds ok.

  • @DiDi-eu5qe
    @DiDi-eu5qe Před 10 lety

    thank you!

  • @wasoto
    @wasoto Před 10 lety

    Great video men, really usefull.
    One problem, I clicked on the "wanna watch me playing it" and it says the video isn't available. It would be cool to hear the whole song played by you.

  • @gabrielmenino3301
    @gabrielmenino3301 Před 8 lety

    Awesome! Thank you o/

  • @nedflandersdittlie
    @nedflandersdittlie Před 5 lety

    Fun piece huh...! I’ve seen a few different versions of this. (Fingering) fun fun.!! Oddly enough both of the best random versions live have been by drummers I once knew... you a drummer? Lol. Anyhoo id say try
    Frank Zappa..tunes like “make the water turn black” and “sofa no.2” are fun to hear different voicing much the same as Howe does. Cheers