The Secret to Playing Dire Straits' Why Worry Like a Pro

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  • čas přidán 29. 05. 2023
  • In this video, I'm going to share with you the secret to playing Dire Straits' Why Worry like a pro. This classic son, from the album Brothers in Arms is easy to learn and hard to master, and the secret to playing it well is to focus on the brilliant nuances of Mark Knopfler's playing.
    If you're a fan of Dire Straits and want to learn how to play this iconic song Why Worry like a pro, then this video is for you! I'll take you through the song step-by-step, and by the end of the video you'll be able to play it like a pro!
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Komentáře • 59

  • @philcaffrey
    @philcaffrey  Před 4 měsíci +1

    If you like my videos and would like to show your appreciation, you can do that by clicking the SUPER THANKS button or going to: www.buymeacoffee.com/philcaffrey . It will really help me to build the channel.

  • @ambroseharper8316
    @ambroseharper8316 Před dnem +1

    Beautifully played with a lovely feel 😊 👏

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před dnem

      Thank you. That's very kind of you. 👍👍

  • @filippopoulosgeorgios324
    @filippopoulosgeorgios324 Před měsícem +2

    Excellent master teaching

  • @ghalston5641
    @ghalston5641 Před 12 dny

    Beautiful lesson. Thank you. Count me subscribed.

  • @harvindrasingh464
    @harvindrasingh464 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this.. Very helpful for an amateur like me.. I'll also try 'Brothers in arms'... Once again, thanks so much...

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 2 měsíci

      It is absolutely my pleasure. Thank you.

  • @pauldoermer2740
    @pauldoermer2740 Před rokem +3

    oh what i would do to listen to mark for the first time again. Great playing again Phil

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před rokem +4

      Cheers Paul. I agree - I can still remember hearing Sultans on my old AM radio at the age of about 12 - I didn't know what it was, but i knew I wanted more!

  • @mikloskanyo710
    @mikloskanyo710 Před 3 měsíci +2

    A really comprehensive video, thanks a lot for this!! Strangely enough I was thinking about learning this song a few months ago but never got down to it. Now I have no more excuse because finally I can learn it correctly too. 😀

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Brilliant. That's great Miklos - thanks for the comment and for taking the time to be in touch.....and for the coffee. Really appreciated.

  • @sotis_dotis1676
    @sotis_dotis1676 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Damn, thank you so much. Have been searching for a tutorial on this song for so long and i cant tell you how happy i am about finding this. The tutorial was very comprehenible and now i can finally play one of my favourites from dire straits.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 7 měsíci +1

      It's absolutely my pleasure. I'm glad your found the channel and have got some value. Thanks for the comment - really appreciated. 👍👍

  • @felipecassemiro8577
    @felipecassemiro8577 Před 15 dny

    Pretty cool

  • @MrMalman1000
    @MrMalman1000 Před 28 dny

    Hi Phil great tutorials, I’m not sure if it’s the camera angle,but your neck looks out of alignment, the dot markers should be between the d and g strings equal distance, it’s an easy fix which I’m sure you know, just loosen the screws on the back adjust the neck so the dots are in the middle, hold it then tighten the screws back up, hope you don’t mind me mentioning it, could just be camera angle.

  • @TROKA30
    @TROKA30 Před 2 měsíci +1

    great!!!😍

  • @juha3504
    @juha3504 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you Phil! I've just started to make first steps to learn this instrument, but with your teaching I'm already enjoying the great songs of Dire Straits and Knopfler. Thank You!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 5 měsíci

      Brilliant. I'm glad you like the channel and I wish you every success as you learn this wonderful instrument. Cheers. 👍👍

  • @josejurado9644
    @josejurado9644 Před rokem +2

    I always loved the song and your interpretation and the sound you get cannot be anymore closer to it. You nail it. Thank you.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před rokem

      Thank you so much José - I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. It makes my day.

  • @viervalen
    @viervalen Před rokem +2

    Thank you Phil! Keep the good staff coming!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před rokem

      Cheers Javier - I certainly will! 🤓

  • @tompelham7035
    @tompelham7035 Před měsícem +1

    Perfect, thanks Phil ! Representing my favorite guitarist. I’m inspired and intend to learn this #

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před měsícem

      Ah, that's great Tom. Glad it helped!. 👍👍

  • @wilsoniroi2357
    @wilsoniroi2357 Před měsícem +1

    Have been dying to know how to play this. I'm a huge fun of MK's style of playing and as a self taught learner to play guitar,, so grateful to discover your page. Please keep up this great work. Look forward to learn more from you going forward!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks great to hear! My pleasure. Happy practising. 🙏🙏

    • @wilsoniroi2357
      @wilsoniroi2357 Před měsícem

      @@philcaffrey Hi, have you by any chance done a tutorial on the tune -Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero. I would really love to learn how to play it. Thank you in advance!

  • @Guto-df3hq
    @Guto-df3hq Před měsícem +1

    Excelente Phil... muito obrigado por compartilhar 😎🎸

  • @38Laurent
    @38Laurent Před 11 měsíci +2

    I enjoy pink floyd, but i am also fond of Dire Straits. I saw them at Grenoble for there album "on every street"...i subscribe 👍...i
    Also saw Dire straits experience (on my channel) with Chris WHITE, ex saxo of Dire Straits, it was a wonderful live at Grenoble and Chambéry 👍🎸...i discovered "Going Home" also beautiful !

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you Laurent! Going Home is one of my favourite pieces of music ever - you have great taste. 👍

    • @38Laurent
      @38Laurent Před 11 měsíci

      @@philcaffrey thank you Phil, i will discover much more your channel ...where are you from ?..
      Here Going Home from Grenoble 👍👍
      czcams.com/video/SMES5Z8AEDw/video.htmlsi=jzxGX6oZP06Un6TC

  • @abhisheklamba4961
    @abhisheklamba4961 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very very well Done mate!!.
    My best wishes....
    Huge Knopfler fan 💕💕

  • @pauloalessandromodena9339
    @pauloalessandromodena9339 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is a amazing song, congratulations!

  • @alessandropasserini6705
    @alessandropasserini6705 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks Phil - appreciate the time you put into this. Playing this wonderful music with your help is just fantastic. It’s also valuable to me when you spend the time on amp and effects set up for each. All the best.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you so much Alessandro. I really appreciate you getting in touch. 👍👍

  • @pedromar749
    @pedromar749 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Muchas gracias Phil por tus lecciones, la verdad es que se agradecería tablaturas ,para los que tenemos algunas limitaciones, gracias y a seguir disfrutando de la guitarra.

  • @damek_tonez2272
    @damek_tonez2272 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Perfect !

  • @Anonymous-gt9qp
    @Anonymous-gt9qp Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent

  • @martinambjornsson6623
    @martinambjornsson6623 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Fantastic playing!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks Martin - that's kind of you to say. Thanks for stopping by and talking the time to drop me a note.

  • @rahulrajnikant6725
    @rahulrajnikant6725 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @Gradiusfan
    @Gradiusfan Před rokem +1

    Sweet! My life goal is to play a half-decent medley of my favourite MK songs but haven´t got around yet to Why worry. Time to start practicing...

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před rokem

      Great stuff. I'm the same. Starting this channel has reintroduced me to some gems I haven't listened to in a while - it's like discovering his music all over again. 👍👍

  • @sergioricardobarbosa9560
    @sergioricardobarbosa9560 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Congratulations

  • @steven-nb6rt
    @steven-nb6rt Před 27 dny

    I would like to find a way to play it on my piano.

  • @uke-n-luc1672
    @uke-n-luc1672 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi Phil, I came across your channel whilst searching You Tube for this very song. You play it beautifully and it makes me very keen to emulate what you do. However I find it difficult to follow both videos showing left and right hands. I was therefore wondering if you had any guitar tab that would help. Thanks Tony.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi Tony. Thanks for your note - it's much appreciated. I don't have tabs for this song, but thanks for the suggestion. What kind of tabs are you thinking of that will help? I tend to favour using listening as the main learning tool as that's how I learned all of MKs music, but if it's simple chord names/shapes that you need, I can add that into future vids.

    • @uke-n-luc1672
      @uke-n-luc1672 Před 9 měsíci

      Hi Phil, Thanks for your reply. I find it a bit difficult sometimes interpreting what I am hearing and tend to learn much quicker if there is some form of six string tablature that I can copy. I often apply notation to software such as Sibelius or Muse Score 4 as its relatively straight forward copying it to tablature. However I do understand that in your own case this may be too time consuming. I already have the chords and lyrics to 'Why Worry' but I would love to be able to play it like you do in this video. Anyway it was worth asking. Cheers, Tony.

  • @robinhepworth5711
    @robinhepworth5711 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi Phil. Just a quick question. Do you have Patreon or similar? Of all the channels on CZcams, I think your method of teaching the 'MK' sound is most worthwhile contributing too? Well done.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 8 měsíci

      Ah, thanks Robin. That's very kind of you. I don't have Patreon at the moment, but given your kind comment, I think it would be worth investigating - I'll have a little look. Thanks again - made my day!

    • @robinhepworth5711
      @robinhepworth5711 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I realize it may not be your intention Phil, but there are so many, let’s say, not so great channels ‘monetizing’, that to me the fact you don’t is a bit unfair. This is coming from a displaced Yorkshireman (so spending money goes against the grain somewhat) BUT I am also a die hard MK and Dire Straits fan. The effort you put in has answered some conundrums that my self taught ear never got, and so am sure I am not the only one. That is worth paying some respect for, hence my question/suggestion. I very much enjoy your lessons/style and accuracy (even down to admitting getting a note wrong!!!!). Keep it up and I, and many others will keep watching and learning. Cheerio Robin

  • @philwaller8928
    @philwaller8928 Před 3 měsíci

    It’s in E

  • @philwaller8928
    @philwaller8928 Před 4 měsíci +1

    what exactly is your tuning. and is the acoustic tuned different to electric

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Před 3 měsíci

      Hi Phil. Sorry it's taken me so long to reply - my bad. The tuning on both guitars is standard e to e tuning. Hope that helps. Shout if you need anything else. 👍👍

  • @ertugrultaciroglu1486
    @ertugrultaciroglu1486 Před 4 měsíci +1

    headstock reversed. lefty 'eh?

  • @philwaller8928
    @philwaller8928 Před 3 měsíci

    In the video you say you play in D but in the answer you say tuned in E