Song Notes by David Pots
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Sultans of Swing – Melodic Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson with Campfire Strumming Tips (Dire Straits)
👉 View my slow playthrough videos, practice notes, and all other resources for this lesson at songnotes.net/lessons/555/
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🎸 Lessons To Help with This Song
F Major with Wrapped Thumb (Fingerstyle Trick)
songnotes.net/lessons/244/
F Major - 7 Easier Ways to Play It
songnotes.net/lessons/392/
Fingerstyle Cheat Sheet - Travis Picking Patterns for Every Chord
songnotes.net/lessons/522/
Travis Picking vs. Classical Fingerstyle
songnotes.net/lessons/302/
Accenting Melody Notes While Strumming
songnotes.net/lessons/537/
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🎸 My Other Dire Straits Lessons:
Acoustic Triads and "Sultans of Swing"
songnotes.net/lessons/174/
Romeo & Juliet (Standard Tuning, No Capo)
songnotes.net/lessons/284/
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In today’s lesson I’m excited to show you my take on the Dire Straits classic Sultans of Swing. I’m using a capo 5 arrangement for this lesson, which lets us play along with original recording using much easier chord shapes.
I’ll begin with an easy strum version, show how you can add the recognizable melody notes, and then get into a custom fingerstyle arrangement I put together (using the Travis Picking technique). Whether you want to strum or fingerpick, this lesson has you covered!
Once more, be sure to check out my lesson webpage for all additional resources for this lesson (slow playthrough videos, my secret stash fingerpicking arrangement, and my print-friendly practice notes) - songnotes.net/lessons/555/
0:00 Lesson Overview
2:00 Chords & Strumming
7:13 Adding the Melody
14:17 Fingerstyle - Basics
23:08 Fingerstyle - Advanced
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Let's Play "Have a Little Faith In Me" by John Hiatt - Guitar lesson with rhythm & chords explained
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👉 View my practice notes & other resources for this lesson @ songnotes.net/lessons/554/ In today's lesson I'll explain Have a Little Faith In Me, John Hiatt's hit song from 1987. While Hiatt originally recorded this on the piano, he sometimes plays a guitar version at his live concerts - which I'll teach in my video. While his piano version is played in the Key of F, this guitar lesson uses cap...
"And It's Still Alright" by Nathaniel Rateliff • Guitar Lesson w/ 3 levels of difficulty
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👉 View all my notes and resources for this lesson @ songnotes.net/lessons/553/ Techniques Used In This Song 🎸 G Chord Finger Position Guide ua-cam.com/video/rgMpY4u9_j8/v-deo.html 🎸 Strumming with Accented Up-Strums ua-cam.com/video/ozzZsP0rdRw/v-deo.html 🎸 Strumming with a Light Touch ua-cam.com/video/FhuLBfMDNlU/v-deo.html 🎸 Bass-Note Strumming Technique ua-cam.com/video/FgVGpoYqfzM/v-deo.htm...
Reggae Strumming & Rhythm - Start Here!
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👉 Get my print-friendly tabs & play-along practice tracks for this lesson @ songnotes.net/lessons/552/ 🎸 View all my strumming & rhythm lessons @ songnotes.net/topics/strumming-and-rhythm/ In today's lesson I'll give you an introduction to playing reggae on the guitar - guiding you through strumming & rhythm skills needed to get up to speed with this style of music. What I teach will work with ...
Learning Songs on Guitar - Does Playing Along Help?
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👉 Browse all my song lessons with PLAY-ALONGS available: songnotes.net/search/?query=Play-Along Cover 👉 Browse all my song lessons with BACKING TRACKS available: songnotes.net/search/?query=Backing Track In today’s video I want to pose a question to you! Specifically, of the play-along covers I include with most of my song lessons… which format do you find the most helpful? Over the years I’ve ...
Wichita Lineman - Simplified Guitar Lesson with Key of C chords (Capo 5, Glen Campbell / Jimmy Webb)
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👉 View all my notes and resources for this lesson @ songnotes.net/lessons/550/ In today's lesson I'll teach you how to play Wichita Lineman, the all-time classic written by Jimmy Webb & recorded by Glen Campbell. This song is originally recorded in the Key of F - but I teach a capo 5th fret version that uses the Key of C chord family. This makes things quite a bit easier to play, while still ca...
Introducing KEYMASTER - a Free Tool to Help You Understand Major Keys
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👉 Try out Key Master for yourself - it's free! songnotes.net/tools/keymaster Behold, my friends! Here's an introduction to KEY MASTER - a new interactive web tool over on my Song Notes website. This free tool lets you see and *hear* the notes, chords, and progressions found in the most common major keys - all in your browser. You may also dig my Fret Monster tool - songnotes.net/tools/fret-mons...
13 Must-Know Riffs with Droning Strings
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👇 Links to all tutorials I reference are available below! Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond ua-cam.com/video/XHpS7HDaymo/v-deo.html All Apologies by Nirvana ua-cam.com/video/waD2tdRAmtM/v-deo.html 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins ua-cam.com/video/YUeOl2tFVbY/v-deo.html Moonshadow by Cat Stevens ua-cam.com/video/U2Z3yhbcIqA/v-deo.html Copperhead Road by Steve Earle ua-cam.com/video/u8t85szwFjM/v-deo.html ...
Moonshadow by Cat Stevens • Guitar Lesson with Simplified Intro Riff, Chords, and Strumming
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👉 View all my notes and resources for this lesson @ songnotes.net/lessons/547/ My Other Cat Stevens Lessons: 🎸 Father and Son ua-cam.com/video/ANoZhO7lENQ/v-deo.html 🎸 Wild World ua-cam.com/video/1RT2iMeTDgI/v-deo.html 🎸 The Wind ua-cam.com/video/SLdUfxYg_28/v-deo.html In today's lesson I'll teach you how to play Moonshadow, the Cat Stevens classic from 1971. This song may seem simple on the su...
On Playing Songs "Correctly" - and When to Cut Corners
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When learning songs, is it okay to cut corners? Are we allowed to simplify things that are beyond our skill level? When is it worth learning songs exactly as they're recorded? Here's some quick thoughts! Happy Friday y'all ✌️ 👇 Lessons I briefly mention 🎸 Ripple by Grateful Dead ua-cam.com/video/Tl1v4lf0lW0/v-deo.html 🎸 Needle and the Damage Done by Neil Young ua-cam.com/video/Xq4eus4kUtc/v-deo...
Chords & Music Theory - 9 New Lessons!
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Howdy friends - here's a quick update here on a bunch of new lessons I've added to my course library, all of which are focused on CHORDS and MUSIC THEORY. If any of this sounds of interest, check 'em out via the links below! 🎸 From my PRACTICAL MUSIC THEORY course Most Common Chords in Each Key songnotes.net/courses/practical-music-theory/most-common-chords-in-each-key Chord Formula Cheat Sheet...
Gordon Lightfoot's Carefree Highway - Guitar Lesson with Easier Chords & Strumming Tips
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👉 View my notes & practice guide for this song @ songnotes.net/lessons/545/ 👉 View my "Most Common Chords in Each Key" Cheat Sheet @ songnotes.net/courses/practical-music-theory/most-common-chords-in-each-key In today’s lesson I’ll teach you how to play Gordon Lightfoot’s Carefree Highway (1975). I’m using an arrangement with capo on the 2nd fret, which has us using chord shapes in the Key of D...
Formula 1 Theme Song - Beginner Lead Guitar Lesson!
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👉 View all my notes & practice resources for this lesson @ songnotes.net/lessons/542 In today's lesson I want to look at the Formula 1 (F1) theme song, which is played during the opening credits of each race. To me, this short instrumental is a weekend anthem that pumps me up each and every time I hear it - because I love watching F1 so much. So, let's learn it on guitar! I'll show how to play ...
Pink Floyd's "Breathe" - with Acoustic Riffs, Easier Chords, and Strumming Tips
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👉 View my print-friendly lesson notes, play-along practice tracks, and more! songnotes.net/lessons/544 Hey there, friends! Today we're looking at Pink Floyd's classic BREATHE, played on an acoustic guitar. I'll teach things as Pink Floyd plays them - but also include a ton of handy tips for simplifying the chord shapes, riffs, and strumming patterns. This will let you play the song in a way tha...
8 Tips to AVOID Muting Strings
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👉 Browse all my lessons @ songnotes.net 🎟️ Want to level up your playing? Join the Song Notes community! Unlock all my courses, extended videos, instructional PDFs, and more. Details @ songnotes.net/join Today I’ll answer a question that came in twice (!) this past week from members of the Song Notes community. The topic is muting strings while playing chords - and how to stop doing this in sit...
Beginner Blues Shuffle Riffs - Start Here!
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Beginner Blues Shuffle Riffs - Start Here!
America the Beautiful - Melodic Lead Guitar Ideas (Acoustic AND Electric)
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America the Beautiful - Melodic Lead Guitar Ideas (Acoustic AND Electric)
Country Honk by Rolling Stones - Acoustic Guitar Lesson with Chords, Strumming, and Riffs
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Country Honk by Rolling Stones - Acoustic Guitar Lesson with Chords, Strumming, and Riffs
Strumming with Accented Notes - A Getting Started Guide
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Strumming with Accented Notes - A Getting Started Guide
Tips for Lead Guitar Finger Placement - ft. La Sitiera by The Mavericks
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Tips for Lead Guitar Finger Placement - ft. La Sitiera by The Mavericks
Hybrid Fingerstyle 101 - Adding a Percussive Strum to Fingerstyle Melodies
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Hybrid Fingerstyle 101 - Adding a Percussive Strum to Fingerstyle Melodies
"Streets of London" • Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson with Easy-Strum Version Included
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"Streets of London" • Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson with Easy-Strum Version Included
"Silent Night" Beginner Guitar Lesson - Fingerstyle & Strummed!
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"Silent Night" Beginner Guitar Lesson - Fingerstyle & Strummed!
Joy to the World - Beginner Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson (with Strumming Tips Included)
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Joy to the World - Beginner Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson (with Strumming Tips Included)
Let's Play "Blue Christmas" in the Key of C! (Elvis-inspired Guitar Lesson)
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Let's Play "Blue Christmas" in the Key of C! (Elvis-inspired Guitar Lesson)
"Sweet Caroline" Melody Deep-Dive! (Key of A major)
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"Sweet Caroline" Melody Deep-Dive! (Key of A major)
How to Play "Deep River Blues" the Easy Way (Doc Watson acoustic fingerstyle)
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How to Play "Deep River Blues" the Easy Way (Doc Watson acoustic fingerstyle)
Reflecting on 10 Years of Teaching Guitar on YouTube
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Reflecting on 10 Years of Teaching Guitar on UA-cam
Finger Independence! 5 Fun Exercises for Speed, Control, and Flexibility
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Finger Independence! 5 Fun Exercises for Speed, Control, and Flexibility
Beginner’s Guide to Improvising (feat. Wagon Wheel)
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Beginner’s Guide to Improvising (feat. Wagon Wheel)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @j_esford
    @j_esford 5 годин тому

    Nice job

  • @nicolestar6679
    @nicolestar6679 9 годин тому

    Thank you man this is the best thing I could find, I absolutely love it, keep doing what you do

  • @lucasolari3756
    @lucasolari3756 18 годин тому

    great lesson and very beautiful arrangement!!!

  • @EstherWangsa
    @EstherWangsa 18 годин тому

    Who still watching during euro2024

  • @bradymusic9524
    @bradymusic9524 День тому

    Great lesson… thank you! 🙏🏼✌🏼

  • @MrLostMango
    @MrLostMango День тому

    GO TERPS!! Good video! GREAT TERPS BANNER!

  • @hollowbodymusic5673
    @hollowbodymusic5673 День тому

    Awesome dude. I clicked your video bc you have that Tom Petty look and your instruction was great 👍

  • @captainthreepwood7264
    @captainthreepwood7264 День тому

    But it is very off to hide the best part behind a pay wall.. better songs but worse attitude my friend

  • @axe-ologist
    @axe-ologist День тому

    I always wanted to know how to play this song. Thank you. But I can only find part one. I came to the party late.

  • @truth4usa82
    @truth4usa82 День тому

    So appreciative for your dedication to help us learn continuously! You are a blessing!! ☝🏼🙏🏼

  • @danno9863
    @danno9863 День тому

    Three Dog Night Never been to Spain. Thanks for doing Willin and Dead Flowers really broke me out of a flat lined playing curb.

  • @KooshaKaramil
    @KooshaKaramil День тому

    Please do a lesson on Lee Hazelwood - For One Moment

  • @caserarecetas
    @caserarecetas День тому

    ❤🥰

  • @BuckFlicks
    @BuckFlicks День тому

    This is awesome. I've been really struggling to motivate myself to play and practice lately. This is just what I needed to inspire me to get playing. Thank you.

  • @bubbaberger6151
    @bubbaberger6151 День тому

    Super hard to watch your hands. Especially your strumming hand. It’s cool to see your face and see who is doing it but I can barely see either hand. Great song choices. But I’ve watched the easiest songs…. Which is why I found you was tonight you belong to me and still can’t get it. I know I suck but and I think you’re awesome but I wish I could see what more of what you’re doing slower. Bubba Kush

  • @garyrichard3545
    @garyrichard3545 2 дні тому

    Can you do a lesson on a song by Mo Bandy : Till I'm Too Old To Die Young

  • @jimantonino4394
    @jimantonino4394 2 дні тому

    David, I believe the Key is D Major, not A. Please affirm or correct me here. Am a newbie, but my Hal Leonard chord wheel would indicate D, playing G Major as the IV chord and A Major as the V. Thx. Great lesson.

  • @robertsmit1894
    @robertsmit1894 2 дні тому

    Great job David! You have a winning streak going in my house. I am working on that intro to Cat Stevens Moonshadow and bringing City of New Orleans up to standard where I could play it for someone. It is okay if you slow down a little so I don't have a back log of material 😆

  • @captainthreepwood7264
    @captainthreepwood7264 2 дні тому

    OMG more popular Songs!!! Your are back in action it seems!! :))

  • @apzeoifjpazeough
    @apzeoifjpazeough 2 дні тому

    Top notch

  • @lollipop565
    @lollipop565 2 дні тому

    In case anyone wants the lyrics ❤: Wise men say Only fools rush in But I can't help falling in love with you Shall I stay? Would it be a sin If I can't help falling in love with you? Like a river flows Surely to the sea Darling, so it goes Some things are meant to be Take my hand Take my whole life, too For I can't help falling in love with you Like a river flows Surely to the sea Darling, so it goes Some things are meant to be Take my hand Take my whole life, too For I can't help falling in love with you For I can't help falling in love with you

  • @gregpiper8416
    @gregpiper8416 2 дні тому

    Excellent! Thank you.

  • @AussieWoodyGirl
    @AussieWoodyGirl 2 дні тому

    Hi David, I'm learning this for my brother so I have purchased the Song Notes. This is an excellent tool, thank you. I have just one question, what tempo (bpm) are you playing in the video?

  • @freesk8
    @freesk8 2 дні тому

    Wow, nice rendition! Great lesson! Thanks! :)

  • @boomerdell
    @boomerdell 3 дні тому

    Nice interpretation of a timeless classic. So beautifully played and very clearly taught. I am one of your supporters on Patreon and I always appreciate the content you provide there. Thanks, David!

  • @blueser100
    @blueser100 3 дні тому

    Love this lesson David thank you. Diana

  • @jameslong4929
    @jameslong4929 3 дні тому

    Love this tune. Great choice and lesson.

  • @elbob17
    @elbob17 3 дні тому

    All I'll say is to anyone relatively knew wanting to learn this song, pack a lunch.

    • @mcchugga3519
      @mcchugga3519 2 дні тому

      Just take in what you can, return when you’ve mastered the first chunk etc.

  • @tobagegaagegabot2145
    @tobagegaagegabot2145 3 дні тому

    i can play it (not so perfect like you but i can play ist) thank you, i am happy :-)

  • @user-rw3zw6kt1t
    @user-rw3zw6kt1t 3 дні тому

    It's really helpful,thanks❤

  • @ericcunningham2830
    @ericcunningham2830 3 дні тому

    Love the Graceland album in the background, my favorite album. Like the video, thank you

  • @lindaellison5173
    @lindaellison5173 4 дні тому

    Me, for sure!

  • @markworthington5423
    @markworthington5423 4 дні тому

    Great lesson, Thx!

  • @Mikimikey
    @Mikimikey 4 дні тому

    Thanks for showing this ! Easy way to play this beautiful song! Thank you !

  • @cesarmelendez7835
    @cesarmelendez7835 4 дні тому

    David I love your music teaching. Thank you for Sweet Caroline lesson!

  • @everq483
    @everq483 4 дні тому

    Exactement ce que je cherchais car nous la travaillons en ce moment avec mes fils et nous adorons cette chanson 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

  • @biaxjohn22
    @biaxjohn22 5 днів тому

    I used capo when I sing n play guitar 😂.. Easy

  • @luismedina8502
    @luismedina8502 5 днів тому

    The Martin 000 Junior is a much better choice all around and for less money.

  • @uspsdaveable
    @uspsdaveable 5 днів тому

    If you like this check out The Open Road , he’s a master

  • @devasiamunjely
    @devasiamunjely 5 днів тому

    One of the best simplified methods.

  • @Paul-ei8qt
    @Paul-ei8qt 5 днів тому

    Wow, I think this is going to be very helpful. Thank you

  • @jongarrincha6106
    @jongarrincha6106 6 днів тому

    Hu I’m ok with everything up to 7 mins in on your video. Then it goes wrong when I bring in the high e string. Didn’t matter how I bend by middle finger when fretting g string can’t stop unwanted muting of b string. Really frustrating probably. means will have to exclude high e

  • @MattyDundas
    @MattyDundas 6 днів тому

    awesome video. thanks for posting!

  • @makingjusticemusic4002
    @makingjusticemusic4002 6 днів тому

    Having trouble with the chorus strumming pattern. Is it just the same strumming pattern as the opening verses?

  • @rebeccadurham8577
    @rebeccadurham8577 6 днів тому

    Can you do mandolin too?

  • @PerfectlyGoodPodcastJohnHiatt
    @PerfectlyGoodPodcastJohnHiatt 6 днів тому

    This is AWESOME! Thanks so much for breaking it down and explaining it so even a non musician can understand. We are discussing this song on our John Hiatt A to Z podcast tonight and I'm so glad to have been able to learn more about what John does musically. Please join us sometime.

  • @mahodaadikari4116
    @mahodaadikari4116 6 днів тому

    Thanks a lot for the amazing tutorial ❤️

  • @AlannaCherote-
    @AlannaCherote- 6 днів тому

    really beautiful, thankyou

  • @franknelson1118
    @franknelson1118 7 днів тому

    Thanks so much. For Bluegrass the open scales really help .Nice explanation

  • @captainthreepwood7264
    @captainthreepwood7264 7 днів тому

    Sir, how much do i need to donate to get a video about catfish kate from Pixies?😅