I really appreciate your teaching style. The pacing. The isolating of bass and melody. The Tab highlighted below. All of it makes it easier for me to learn this song and Travis Picking style. Thanks so much.
i understand where you’re coming from but the truth is elizabeth played the guitar upside down (kinda like hendrix) so she’d be playing the root bass line with her fingers and melody with her thumb. that’s true cotten picking. i love elizabeth cotten and think she’s amazing but this is 100% travis picking
The way you teach stuff, with calm and pleasant voice and showing it slowly is absolutely fantastic and helped me a lot. I just started learning this Picking Style with a thumb pick and you truly are a godsend for people that try to get into that. Big respect. Thank you very much!
He’s a good teacher I have to give him that. It doesn’t get any easier than this he really wants you to learn. there are terrible Teachers on CZcams. As you all know I think this guy has a teaching degree
I'm just beginning to learn guitar, the song that I really want to learn to play is Paul Simon's Mrs. Robinson, my wife loves that song for obvious reason,Everytime it comes on the radio she turns the volume up,
Superb lesson, wonderful sounds. What's this particular Taylor model, if you don't mind sharing that info? As to your closing question, that would undoubtedly be 'Poor Boy's Long Way From Home' by Blind Joe Death.
For those who struggle to handle Tommy Emmanuel's teaching this breakdown is a little more simplified and easier to follow. About the only thing missing is Tommy's CGP Maton guitar (a Taylor is a magnificent choice too)
This is an excellent lesson . I don't see your name, teach - you don't need to be so humble! For those who are curious about the original, here's a link to the composer, Elizabeth Cotton's, version. czcams.com/video/43-UUeCa6Jw/video.html She does a few things differently such as not going to the 9 in the melody on the G7 chord (the second chord) and not using a bar chord for it. She is also just using her fingers - no thumb pick. She also tunes it down a whole step, presumably to accommodate her voice as she was fairly advanced in age when she made the video. (Plus she was left handed so everything is mirror style for us righties.)
I can't have the bass notes of that G7 chord ring to save my life. I've been trying for days: is there a trick I am missing? I've tried to move my first finger up and down on the fretboard to make sure all the strings ring, but when I place the middle and ring finger, I can't seem to hold the bar in place correctly with the first finger... any recommendations on how to practice the G7?
This particular style can be tricky to learn and perform on his own so aside from practise you should check if your guitar action is too high and giving you a harder time learning, i´m using a nylon classical guitar and have a similar problem, because my action is high, i can play the bar chords well on other guitars with lower action, so the problem is mainly my action. So check up if that is your problem and practise alot. Best of luck my friend.
I don't get this, why barre chords. as when watching Elizabeth Cotten play this she does not seem to be doing the same - am I missing it? Great lessons by the way and don't mean to criticise.
Hi Nate - I have no problem with the right hand. I absolutely cannot play a G with my ring and pinky on 6 and 1. Short, weak; whatever - not happening. so, just skip the 1 string? or flip to normal G? In fact, I can't play a normal C with my ring. Always ends up being the pinky. Just have no reach or strength in the ring.
Fingers aren't meant to bend that way. The rhythm isn't the problem. It's those insane barres and pinkys bending in painfully impossible directions. This song is not worth that torture.
You, Tommy Emmanuel and all his would-be acolytes should change the name of this tune. The way you play it loses the entire feel, and the inherent melancholia of Cotten’s original. Yeah, you’re great players. Whatever. Nobody would change up Bach or Segovia like this.
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Bro I can proudly say after 3 years of playing guitar that you were the one who showed me how to play guitar.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this the cubic guy. That makes me happy.
It was probably a culmination of everything and it finally clicked for you, but yes, he's good.
Well now I have my next three years mapped out! Thanks for your hard work putting this together. This is what we were told the internet would be like!
I really appreciate your teaching style. The pacing. The isolating of bass and melody. The Tab highlighted below. All of it makes it easier for me to learn this song and Travis Picking style. Thanks so much.
Cotten picking. Elizabeth Cotten born in the 1800's needs credit on this. She wrote Freight Train as a little girl.
She's the only reason I came here
I'm gonna downvote this video until it's updated
i understand where you’re coming from but the truth is elizabeth played the guitar upside down (kinda like hendrix) so she’d be playing the root bass line with her fingers and melody with her thumb. that’s true cotten picking. i love elizabeth cotten and think she’s amazing but this is 100% travis picking
No....this is travis picking.
This guy never claimed he or anyone elee wrote it... just how to play it. Jeez
The way you teach stuff, with calm and pleasant voice and showing it slowly is absolutely fantastic and helped me a lot. I just started learning this Picking Style with a thumb pick and you truly are a godsend for people that try to get into that. Big respect. Thank you very much!
This lesson is certainly the choice for beginers into thumbpicking, you have made it simple & easy with only the essentials ! Way to go, thanks a lot!
Thank you for the lessons, Ive learned 2 songs with Travis picking, which seems impossible at first!
It’s all about time and patience
It is the best lesson I've seen to really understand travis picking.
Very good instructional video...thanks for posting!
Good lesson.
I learned it thank you! For those just starting this, if you got the thumb separation idea down, you should get it in about a week, maybe two.
A very Good tutorial on a Basic version- would be nice with some variations, licks, bends syncopation
I like how you move to the barred E shape on the 3rd fret for the G chord.
I usually just hang on the open G.
I will try that next time.
This is the best one so far.. excellent job bro..
Inspiring! Great job and thanks.🤙🏽
He’s a good teacher I have to give him that. It doesn’t get any easier than this he really wants you to learn. there are terrible Teachers on CZcams. As you all know
I think this guy has a teaching degree
Well done. I’ve struggled all my life with the song Winter Walking. Would love to see that one.
Thank you for the video lesson, and the tab!!!!
I'm just beginning to learn guitar, the song that I really want to learn to play is Paul Simon's Mrs. Robinson, my wife loves that song for obvious reason,Everytime it comes on the radio she turns the volume up,
Thanks for another great lesson with tabs, I really appreciate it.
3 months playing guitar and i finally can alternate that bass rock solid so satisfying can't wait for my next tune maybe babys coming home
This lesson in incredible. Thanks
Glad you liked it Russell.
Thanks Nate just found step 6, as before so well done. thanks
Great lesson, step by step, useful & clear.
Спасибо.
Superb lesson, wonderful sounds. What's this particular Taylor model, if you don't mind sharing that info? As to your closing question, that would undoubtedly be 'Poor Boy's Long Way From Home' by Blind Joe Death.
Thank you!
the best i ve watched so far thanks!
Number one fingerstyle song for me would The Boxer, by Paul Simon.
For those who struggle to handle Tommy Emmanuel's teaching this breakdown is a little more simplified and easier to follow. About the only thing missing is Tommy's CGP Maton guitar (a Taylor is a magnificent choice too)
Thanks biggestd69. I love my Taylor but I'd like to have a Maton or a Martin too.
I like this guy.
Nate Savage 👍🏽👍🏽! Thank for this lesson 👉💯%👈!
Sure David, Thanks for watching.
EXCELLENT VIDEO
Do you have a vid for Saturday Night Shuffle? thanks
Thanks
I’d love to learn Willie by Elizabeth Cotten and Spike Driver Blues by Mississippi John Hurt
Thanks a lot !
The link for the tabs doesnt work. Thanks for the tutorial though! Its hard to get the hang of travis picking!
Playing a Taylor Guitar wearing a Martin Guitar Co T-shirt. Undecided ? I thinks it’s great !
These are time stamps for me:
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Damn...you play that so good!!...i'm still tryin....
goooood teacher
Thanks for the great fun learning 👍👏👏👏
Sure, thanks for watching.
Thanks bro ✌🏻
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You have middle and pinky on same G string. How the middle finger is ringing?
I always thought this tune had a bridge part to it like a alternating G to C. I guess I was wrong but I add it anyway
Where did you get the Martin logo shirt/jumper from?
You've probably have Never Going Back Again already on your site!
This is an excellent lesson . I don't see your name, teach - you don't need to be so humble!
For those who are curious about the original, here's a link to the composer, Elizabeth Cotton's, version. czcams.com/video/43-UUeCa6Jw/video.html
She does a few things differently such as not going to the 9 in the melody on the G7 chord (the second chord) and not using a bar chord for it. She is also just using her fingers - no thumb pick. She also tunes it down a whole step, presumably to accommodate her voice as she was fairly advanced in age when she made the video. (Plus she was left handed so everything is mirror style for us righties.)
Im finding it really hard to hold down that G7
great job! what kind of string you use?
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Do I need to mute bass string
I can't have the bass notes of that G7 chord ring to save my life. I've been trying for days: is there a trick I am missing? I've tried to move my first finger up and down on the fretboard to make sure all the strings ring, but when I place the middle and ring finger, I can't seem to hold the bar in place correctly with the first finger... any recommendations on how to practice the G7?
Same here someone help
This particular style can be tricky to learn and perform on his own so aside from practise you should check if your guitar action is too high and giving you a harder time learning, i´m using a nylon classical guitar and have a similar problem, because my action is high, i can play the bar chords well on other guitars with lower action, so the problem is mainly my action. So check up if that is your problem and practise alot. Best of luck my friend.
Anyone who can play that G7 probably could play this song on there teth
Anyone have a tab for this?
I don't get this, why barre chords. as when watching Elizabeth Cotten play this she does not seem to be doing the same - am I missing it?
Great lessons by the way and don't mean to criticise.
n my opinion, it's because she was left-handed but she played with a guitar for right-handed
@@gerardbreiner4194 Yes I knew that, but still does not explain why here.
Love your lesson but the curtains don't match the carpet (Martin shirt/Taylor guitar)
Fleetwood Mac, never going back again
yee-haa...great stuff :D
fingerpicking over that G7 chord is not a good time lol
Hi Nate - I have no problem with the right hand. I absolutely cannot play a G with my ring and pinky on 6 and 1. Short, weak; whatever - not happening. so, just skip the 1 string? or flip to normal G? In fact, I can't play a normal C with my ring. Always ends up being the pinky. Just have no reach or strength in the ring.
If you've been working on this for a while and it's just not working for you... there is nothing wrong with making a G chord with the 1 2 3 fingers.
The G7 barred on the 3rd fret i find impossible been trying for a week to change smoothly - is it me or will it come ? :-(
@@2bluelou it's not impossible relax your fingers I have skinny fingers check how you position your guitar and wrist make your left hand relaxed
you can slow down a bit and throw in some bends like the original... rushing to play it faster doesn't make you an incredible guitarist.
To play it like the original you have to string the guitar upside down and only use 2 fingers.
You're playing it wrong. Your guitar should be upside down, bass played with your fingers and melody with your thumb.
Don’t know if I Cotton to that idea.
Jim Croce Operator
Elizabeth Cotton was left-handed and played a right-handed guitar. Look for a video with Elizabeth singing her song.
Cotten. she was amazing.
@@anthony71571 Yes, Cotten. Sorry for the typo. Cheers.
Really hard way to play a really simple song.
Really no offense that's not Travis picking Mel Travis has his fingers planted on the guitar
Fingers aren't meant to bend that way. The rhythm isn't the problem. It's those insane barres and pinkys bending in painfully impossible directions. This song is not worth that torture.
fantastic lesson ! that G 7 tho is a bitch !
Yo I thought this was freight train by nitro 💀💀💀
You, Tommy Emmanuel and all his would-be acolytes should change the name of this tune. The way you play it loses the entire feel, and the inherent melancholia of Cotten’s original. Yeah, you’re great players. Whatever. Nobody would change up Bach or Segovia like this.
and she only used her thumb and index finger. her original is way more soulful.
this isnt how its played
Good lesson.