America A Horse With No Name Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • Thank you so much to my Patrons for choosing the song in today's lesson! If you want to help me choose what song I should do a lesson on next, join me on Patreon here: / martymusic
    Back today with an acoustic guitar lesson to revisit A Horse With No Name by America. Let's get into it!
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Komentáře • 158

  • @MartyMusic
    @MartyMusic  Před rokem +24

    Thank you again to my Patrons for choosing the song in today's lesson! If you want to help me choose what song I should do a lesson on next, join me on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/MartyMusic

    • @brianodonnell586
      @brianodonnell586 Před rokem

      Never a truer word spoken Marty great tune and lesson.

    • @vincentkingsdale8334
      @vincentkingsdale8334 Před 8 měsíci

      Can you try playing the e minor with a Gb (second fret on high e string)and D (third fret on b string) ? I hear that once the bass starts. What do you think?

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc Před rokem +188

    America (the band) were phenomenal = Unique and catchy-strumming patterns. Love the vocal harmonies. Some of the greatest songs ever written, were in the 70's.

    • @eagles_s
      @eagles_s Před rokem +8

      Agreed. The Beach Boys have recorded with Gerry Beckley who happens to be an amazing musician, as is Dewey Bunell, they all wrote the songs they performed and they all had their own styles. Dewey Bunell songs (like this one) always had major 7ths and other extensions. And yes the harmonies were tight and beautiful

    • @mmccartney6579
      @mmccartney6579 Před rokem +3

      And '60's. :)

    • @pburtonartcom1224
      @pburtonartcom1224 Před rokem +2

      I heard statistics from a radio announcer that the 70’s had the greatest diversity of genres hit wise .. so much good music .. yes I agree and later 60’s
      Great music that is being rediscovered by millions …
      Thanks Marty

    • @matthue1
      @matthue1 Před rokem +2

      Last sentence is pure fact. The best songs are 60s - 70s

    • @keypiggy_
      @keypiggy_ Před 2 měsíci

      Unnecessary comma

  • @notahouse2008
    @notahouse2008 Před rokem +183

    In my opinion, this is the first song you should learn on guitar. Its simplicity helps you get used to the basics, such as how to hold a guitar, how to properly strum, become adjusted to chords, etc. After mastery, you can start to move on to harder beginner challenges, like in my experience, Hurt by Johnny Cash (originally Nine Inch Nails).
    Just a friendly comment to help those still at the very beginning like me :)

    • @tmurphy1000
      @tmurphy1000 Před rokem +15

      You can also keep circling back to this song, learn slap strumming, triplets, embellishments, apply the rhythm to getting the horse trot.

    • @heatherjohnson6579
      @heatherjohnson6579 Před rokem +3

      It is the 1st song I learned but struggle with it sounding right. It is actually a 9 chord song rather than only one. For newbies that might be hearing the same. Was happy to see this added to your collection. Can you do Far Behind, Candlebox and Fade into You, Maddy Star pleeeeeeease!?

  • @mircea5013
    @mircea5013 Před rokem +48

    You've tought this about 10 years ago.
    This is how I've learned my first guitar song. 10 years ago!
    Thank you!

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Před rokem +24

    Definitely one of the first songs I ever learned. A simple, yet very powerful song to show how intricate it is. Cheers as always Marty

  • @mrchristian0457
    @mrchristian0457 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Marty's the only person to have been with me my whole guitar career. From first learning to intermediate, then from taking a long long break to coming back. OG fr

  • @RickDalton_
    @RickDalton_ Před rokem +165

    Walter White

  • @ThunderBolt-kj5rh
    @ThunderBolt-kj5rh Před rokem +39

    A truly American song, well played Marty

    • @davidkastin4240
      @davidkastin4240 Před rokem +8

      Fun Fact : Ironically they are not American 😂

    • @4vinylsound
      @4vinylsound Před rokem +4

      What u mean is, a truly America aaaaa song. Not American.

    • @4vinylsound
      @4vinylsound Před rokem +4

      America not American. Song.

    • @jogmas12
      @jogmas12 Před rokem +1

      Actually I thought Marty jazzed it up a bit with bluesy kind of strumming

    • @Tom-vt3ts
      @Tom-vt3ts Před rokem +3

      @@davidkastin4240 all of the members are American, however they originate in the UK

  • @btbb3726
    @btbb3726 Před rokem +6

    Nice video! This is the music that I was hearing as a child with two older siblings. America’s sounds always seem so vibrant and capable of affecting my emotional state - like it just takes you to another place and time - IMHO 👍🏻

  • @carsonswinford3511
    @carsonswinford3511 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I can’t begin to say how much you’ve helped me throughout every song I could have wanted to learn, thank you Marty

  • @jdstan9650
    @jdstan9650 Před rokem +3

    Marty is a true guitarist...teaching every possible voicing known and unknown!

  • @StirlingLighthouse
    @StirlingLighthouse Před rokem +5

    Simple and beautiful.
    Beautifully simple!
    Thanks Mr Marty Man. ❤

  • @KB24toogood
    @KB24toogood Před rokem +2

    One of my favorite acoustic jams. It’s actually one of the first songs I’ve ever learned but still play it often lol. Appreciate it Marty!

  • @lukefox5395
    @lukefox5395 Před rokem +5

    Please do the solo to eruption Marty the world needs it 😭

  • @jamesmcloughlin9404
    @jamesmcloughlin9404 Před rokem +2

    Literally looking at this video in the kitchen and what comes in the radio, freaky!!!!!!!!!😮😮

  • @chuff5732
    @chuff5732 Před rokem +6

    Thanks marty for your consistency.👊

  • @danielgogola
    @danielgogola Před rokem

    Talk about an unsung hero. I remember first learning with Marty's videos nearly fifteen years ago. Much love for this man.

  • @Tracer9GTRider8
    @Tracer9GTRider8 Před rokem +3

    I play this with the 2 chords but I now know some little "accents" I can add. Thanks Marty!

  • @boomerkellymusicofficial

    I love America. Definitely would love to see more songs by America but also by Bread another one of my favorite bands of my youth.

  • @jay.mcclou1056
    @jay.mcclou1056 Před rokem +4

    Remember hearing this on gta San Andreas

  • @tenlittleindians
    @tenlittleindians Před rokem +2

    The way you were playing it I was hearing a couple of notes that reminded me of a song called Spooky by The Atlanta Rhythm Section. I've always loved both these songs.

  • @Joshs.bpp01
    @Joshs.bpp01 Před 2 měsíci

    Marty music, talented guy with even spreaded positive vibes in every single videos, full of energy and always there to teach them beginners! Thank you marty💪🏻

  • @jcburger733
    @jcburger733 Před rokem +2

    Hey Marty, thank you for the A Horse With No Name guitar lesson. Appreciated!!!

  • @michaeldavis2531
    @michaeldavis2531 Před rokem +2

    Yes one of my favorite songs. Thank you Marty!

  • @adkinstudio
    @adkinstudio Před rokem +4

    Love this one. Classic.

  • @afktomorrow6901
    @afktomorrow6901 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Literally first day learning how to play guitar and just learned EM A9 for this song. Long story short idk how y’all do it I feel like the bit of knowledge I got today is just a grain of sand in the guitarsphere

    • @TrueKingOmega
      @TrueKingOmega Před 8 měsíci

      From the little I know of playing guitars (I'm still a novice, or whatever the lowest "level" is), that is VERY accurate

  • @shaftmessiah
    @shaftmessiah Před rokem +2

    One of the first I learned. Thanks for reminding me of this song marty

  • @Claus-dx2qy
    @Claus-dx2qy Před rokem

    Thank you so much, Horse With No Name is more than just one of the greatest songs ever, it's always an unforgettable experience!

  • @nicolasnostas2540
    @nicolasnostas2540 Před rokem +9

    Marty, you are the real guitar OG, God bless you!

  • @420_24seven
    @420_24seven Před rokem +1

    😂sorry marty I lost my shit when you said " if you're a beginner duh duh duh, duh duh, "😂😂😂😂

  • @noahrider43
    @noahrider43 Před rokem +2

    Classic song this is. it was one of the first songs i learned on guitar ,great beginner song though probably one of the easiest keep up the great work marty 🤟

  • @heatherjohnson6579
    @heatherjohnson6579 Před rokem +2

    Yeah!!!

  • @conordia6906
    @conordia6906 Před rokem +2

    Thanks! Marty thanks so much for your lessons, I'm a third time trying adult beginner. Your videos and the positivity you imbue them with are really helping. Sending you appreciation and a couple of bucks from Ireland :)

    • @Butchass6969
      @Butchass6969 Před 11 měsíci

      If your just giving money away can I have some I really need it

    • @willwolf4627
      @willwolf4627 Před 7 měsíci +2

      ​@@Butchass6969 Marty works and makes people happy and satisfied, Marty made this guy happy and satisfied so he gave him money because of his work. What about you, what do you do to deserve money like this?

  • @blindsphynx5834
    @blindsphynx5834 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Marty! Nice to see it done by you ❤

  • @youssef11223344
    @youssef11223344 Před rokem +2

    Yes!

  • @alansimpson8962
    @alansimpson8962 Před rokem +1

    I love the solo on horsey song and it is more complicated the way america did it

  • @Ackermann0808
    @Ackermann0808 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great

  • @tekoporukid
    @tekoporukid Před 17 dny

    thanks so much, i'm on a mission to play this

  • @chicagotalkshowhost
    @chicagotalkshowhost Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for showing me the way in playing this righteous tune my man.

  • @TraviZ_Games
    @TraviZ_Games Před rokem +2

    This song was one of my first favorite songs before I turned 12

  • @steveterry4840
    @steveterry4840 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you Marty, great help in brightening up this song to make it more interesting, and easy too! You've helped me before, thank you. Steve (UK) (subscribed).

  • @xxgalaktikxx
    @xxgalaktikxx Před rokem +2

    Hey Marty, I'm loving the tutorials. I've been back into Godsmack recently and I was wondering if you could please do a tutorial on Keep Away. Thanks!

  • @jacknau6920
    @jacknau6920 Před rokem +1

    Nice easy acoustic jam baby!

  • @yahliziv
    @yahliziv Před rokem +1

    love this song thats very nice marty love it

  • @afresh2000
    @afresh2000 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the lesson waltuh

  • @D-ave112
    @D-ave112 Před rokem

    Love when you go back and re-do old videos man

  • @rudolfkurtz9847
    @rudolfkurtz9847 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank You Marty! for being so encouraging‼️

  • @TrueKingOmega
    @TrueKingOmega Před 8 měsíci

    I just started learning to play this song, and while it is definitely one of the easiest to learn it still has that curve to it. At the time of writing this, I think I'm about 30 - 35% of the way through playing this song right. For context, I started playing guitar almost 3 months now (started the first week of October).

  • @ryancollins6908
    @ryancollins6908 Před rokem +3

    Marty!

  • @konig4626
    @konig4626 Před rokem

    Wowowow ! The second variation sounds beautiful. I‘ll try that next. In thankful regards, my ears ❤

  • @joshnorko5586
    @joshnorko5586 Před rokem +1

    Great song. Thanks Marty!

  • @jogmas12
    @jogmas12 Před rokem +1

    This is an easy song to practice singing it while playing it on the guitar

  • @Mikeh90
    @Mikeh90 Před rokem +1

    San Andreas !

  • @billduffill3570
    @billduffill3570 Před rokem

    Thank You Marty! Just a Big Thank you!

  • @babycammy100
    @babycammy100 Před rokem +1

    MARTY PLZ: Then Came the Last Days of May Blue Oyster Cult guitar tutorial!!! I can't find one anywhere and the licks are awesome. Love the channel, have learned so much over the years :)

  • @losthegames7190
    @losthegames7190 Před 7 měsíci

    Please do a tutorial for ventura highway too! I love your stuff!

  • @robertdennard1464
    @robertdennard1464 Před 5 měsíci

    I have GTA San Andreas on the ps2 to thank for so much music.

  • @jeffzzzz1955
    @jeffzzzz1955 Před rokem +1

    Jesse. Jesse wake up we have to play A Horse With No Name!

  • @plavitigar
    @plavitigar Před rokem +1

    Very simple Em and G combo tbh I prefer it more over the complicated stuff it sounds much better on my guitar it's literally the same as the song. 😁

  • @thomtommy4149
    @thomtommy4149 Před rokem +1

    Maybe people who are not from America know this song from GTA SA, including me. Salam dari Indonesia ❤

  • @hennybeats813
    @hennybeats813 Před rokem +3

    Easy but great song

    • @user-iamRobinV68
      @user-iamRobinV68 Před rokem +2

      Oldie but goodie! Marty is the master!! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Pickattack1
    @Pickattack1 Před rokem +1

    Love it

  • @timothycirylhuntingtoniii3898

    I'm gona be a good boah and learn this

  • @TristanBiffert
    @TristanBiffert Před rokem +1

    Great tutorial as usual! You should do some MXPX tutorials.

  • @GameboyAhoy
    @GameboyAhoy Před rokem +2

    I just started watching some of your tutorials and this was one of the songs that came to my mind to learn how to play, so it's so cool seeing that you just released this just days before.

  • @tripp7387
    @tripp7387 Před rokem +1

    this is song is reasonably difficult with palm muting, great song to practice that technique

  • @monkeyb0igur513
    @monkeyb0igur513 Před rokem +2

    Can you do a lesson for Here Comes Your Man by the Pixies?

    • @cerveau_6834
      @cerveau_6834 Před rokem

      Hey !! He made the lesson just after this one !

  • @yepiguess-nn8kc
    @yepiguess-nn8kc Před rokem

    An incredibly overwhelming amount of the greatest music came from the seventies, absolutely true.. 60's too.... And 90's for sure. 80s even carried some of the best, and the 2000's... but NOT the 2010's, and well see about the 20's

  • @lythericc
    @lythericc Před 5 měsíci

    thank you this was very helpful

  • @kostasts07
    @kostasts07 Před rokem +1

    hey marty great classic song tutorial. Could you do a tutorial of Wasting love - iron maiden?

  • @nemorios3234
    @nemorios3234 Před 5 měsíci

    Good job , Marty with the party!😊

  • @thejoshbtv
    @thejoshbtv Před rokem +1

    A simple index and thumb song for all of use thumb over players.

  • @mikkideleon6735
    @mikkideleon6735 Před rokem

    COREY STEELE AND THE LAFAYETTE LIGHT CAVALRY applauds El maestro MARTY

  • @tubey-jproductions
    @tubey-jproductions Před rokem +2

    Great lesson! Didn’t you already do this song though a few years back?

  • @sammacneill8838
    @sammacneill8838 Před rokem +1

    Could you please do a tutorial on “Crazy on You” by Heart

  • @MrTreyhoehn
    @MrTreyhoehn Před rokem +1

    We named the horse Rocking

  • @kendricklyon9633
    @kendricklyon9633 Před rokem

    Hi Marty. I love the stuff you’re putting out lately, but I did realize that your Sultans of Swing mini series doesn’t have a lesson for the lead guitar licks and arpeggios. Could you make that? It would be extraordinarily cool and will complete the series imo because you’ll know how to play every part of that song. It’s now my favorite song after picking up guitar.

  • @randymcturnan2520
    @randymcturnan2520 Před 4 měsíci

    Too bad were not in the same neighborhood I've known the bass lines for this song for many years, actually since it came out in 1972. One of the first songs I learned on bass guitar.

  • @_AIME
    @_AIME Před 11 měsíci

    thanks you

  • @elchatoreviewsandtutorials9035

    Teach the intro to “is there anybody out there”

  • @PsychoFalcon
    @PsychoFalcon Před rokem

    Marty have you ever done a lesson of a song called We are the people from empire of the sun, Its such a beautiful song and when ever i watch someone else teaching there not as amazing as you. Not sure if people request songs but this one would be a good one. Been watching you for 11 years now and have always succeeded with my guitar playing skills. (Also im trying to impress my girlfriend as she loves this song)

  • @ranhold1
    @ranhold1 Před rokem

    Pretty AWESOME

  • @eagles_s
    @eagles_s Před rokem +1

    F#minor sounds so much easier than D 6/9 /F#

  • @tiborszeman6563
    @tiborszeman6563 Před rokem

    Nice! Please make a tutorial the White Braids & Pillow Chair by RHCP

  • @lowkeysolo
    @lowkeysolo Před rokem +1

    Hello Marty, It would be a massive help if you could make a tutorial on Wednesday Morning 3 AM by Paul Simon. It is a great song and I love your videos. Massive Thanks.

  • @glenphillips9068
    @glenphillips9068 Před rokem +1

    👍

  • @4vinylsound
    @4vinylsound Před rokem +2

    Can you do a wanted dead or alive bonjovi guitar lesson.

  • @Jimmie_Rudolfsson
    @Jimmie_Rudolfsson Před rokem

    One of the guitarist in America playes higher up with a capo also.

  • @thumperscraftstv
    @thumperscraftstv Před 2 měsíci

    Please do rebel by Anne Wilson

  • @larsoome5632
    @larsoome5632 Před rokem

    Can you please do Tumbling dice - The Rolling Stones ❤❤❤

  • @TheHozinator
    @TheHozinator Před rokem +1

    Can you please do Forget Me by Lewis Capaldi??

  • @hobotamer9852
    @hobotamer9852 Před rokem +1

    Any chance you could do a tutorial on 4+20 by CSNY?

  • @grimblecrumble4209
    @grimblecrumble4209 Před rokem +1

    am literaly watching through breaking bad again, this song just played...

  • @TheTest1000ish
    @TheTest1000ish Před rokem +1

    request! can you play; "Take the last dance with me" by Grumpynators please:)

  • @nikochan6364
    @nikochan6364 Před rokem +1

    Can you do conquer or die
    by megadeath
    the start of it

  • @TRICK-OR-TREAT236
    @TRICK-OR-TREAT236 Před 8 měsíci +7

    SONG WASN'T RECORDED IN STANDARD TUNING. THAT'S WHY THIS SOUND OFF. IF YOU WANT AN EASY WAY THAT SOUNDS VERY CLOSE TRY THIS Em IS CORRECT BUT FOR THE SECOND CHORD PLAY THE 3RD STRING AT THE SECOND FRET AND THE 4TH & 5TH STRINGS AT THE FOURTH FRET. STRUM ALL STRINGS. JUST LISTEN TO THE SONG TO GET THE STRUMMING CORRECT. MARTYS IS NOT. THE CORRECT TUNING IS FROM THE 6TH STRING ON DOWN IS DEDGBD THEN YOU CAN USE THE Em AND PLAY THE 6TH AND 3RD STRING AT THE SECOND FRET. STRUM ALL STRINGS.

  • @jimdiehl1027
    @jimdiehl1027 Před rokem

    Marty, what about the riff in the middle of the song?

  • @everettethomas705
    @everettethomas705 Před rokem

    Can you do a tutorial for wax fang majestic please and thank you

  • @RobLang84
    @RobLang84 Před 10 měsíci

    Surely it's easier and sounds better, to do what I've been doing and slide up to the barre f#m?
    I mean...
    022000 -- barre 244222...
    That's pretty simple.
    Middle two fingers stay as is and slide up two, then bar the 2nd fret...

  • @Nothanks710
    @Nothanks710 Před rokem

    When I was younger, I thought this was a neil young song lol 😂