3 LEVELS of Fingerstyle GUITAR - Ain't No Sunshine

[@MarySpender]

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[@wraith1977]

You rock. That's all. Carry on.

[@shawnreed9016]

Great video. Love ❤️ all your content. Stay safe. Greetings from Lubbock, Tx. 🤠🎸🤘

[@mercedeschance546]

That's it! Anita Baker, your voice reminds of Anita Baker. A little Toni Braxton or Brandy. Nicely done. ❤🎸😊

[@kilofireb8584]

Very nicely done! Love that silver sky, it's my fav color. Nice choice!

[@mercedeschance546]

@@ericcrawford9827 what???

[@Wazza3110]

old jazz trick i learned - If you make a mistake, just make it three times and it stops being a mistake ;-)

[@jasonvagyok98]

That's exactly what my teacher tells me, lol😂😂😂

[@timkaefermusic]

Repetition Legitimizes.

[@christopherforrest5713]

@@timkaefermusic Repetition Legitimizes.

[@lbb2rfarangkiinok]

@@christopherforrest5713 repetition legitimizes (I'm trying it in a different voicing this time)

[@lbb2rfarangkiinok]

@@wadsmitter511 you seem to have a deep understanding of jazz, please tell us more ;)

[@aliabdaal]

Bloody hell this is so good

[@NzUddin]

Oh, fancy seeing you here 👀

[@squidwardssoul631]

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyouuuuuuuuuyuyyyyy

[@squidwardssoul631]

HE'S HERE SOMEONE SEEE HIMMMMMM WOAHHHH

[@shubhayubasu7695]

How to Productively listen to music Ali?

[@Rozzylous]

Aliiiii 😂🙋🏻‍♀️ all the coolest here

[@gvid1]

explaining everything while playing, very Rob Scallon, no complaints!

[@najrenchelf2751]

Rokas Gr, I think I found Mary through Fingerpicking 1.01 on Robs channel and was impressed by said skill!

[@BeatleJWOL]

Very Rob, also very Paul Davids. Awesome stuff :D

[@paraskaith5027]

@@BeatleJWOL indeed

[@fernsehdesign]

yeah, that was exceptional. Others, like me, have to make sure to not fall off the stool..

[@derrekevans2324]

This is an incredible idea for teaching guitar. Teach songs alongside theory and adapt the song using new knowledge

[@undergodk]

Can everybody spam the like button on this idea, please?

[@konavd]

Actually, this is one of the most commonly used (and most efficient) ways to studying pieces of music. You focus on a passage, deconstruct it to its most basic form, and gradually add elements as you get more comfortable with the simple forms, until you are finally able to play the original passage :)

[@jgodden8022]

The fact that people seem to think this is a revolutionary idea in terms of music education just shows the dire situation of the guitar tutoring you've been exposed/exposed yourself to...

[@justcallmed933]

Speaking while explaining and improvising.... Well, *that* is really the fourth level Nice work)

[@jonathanwogerbauer2703]

Level 4: John Mayer Trio Crossroads

[@CorBor69]

That’s facts

[@elisanderson5755]

Thank u for commenting this, I feel like that version is better

[@0708jklep]

I was thinking same thing

[@Binizh23]

I was gonna comment the same thing hahah !!

[@AJS86]

Eric Clapton doing Cocaine on his live album. Switching between fingers and pick mid solo. I remember quite a few on that album where he does that.

[@MarkHolden73]

Fitting way to give a tribute, sharing the skills to continue his music.

[@blackcirclewalker]

Wow, spectacular effort on producing this video with the progressive difficulty, tablature overlay, really high-quality camera / view of the guitar, welcoming discussion while playing, good sound engineering. I appreciate a lot about this, thanks for the upload.

[@fernsehdesign]

yeah, really. I wouldnt be able to talk and keep time. Or content. Great

[@dhyanmodi3682]

Man that singing.... 🔥

[@chrismargaritis5297]

That’s what I’m saying. I mean obviously the guitar playing is on point, but that voice! Sheesh!

[@Loreleeh]

Yes. Her voice is freaking amazing!!!

[@MrRFasters]

She has a beautiful lazy hazy voice. The kind we wanna hear in the morning when we wake up《Sigh》 ...

[@stevee7774]

@@MrRFasters - I hear you brother!

[@gfd7469]

I got goosebumps when you started signing, your voice is perfect for that song…beautiful ❤

[@martindalton9372]

Best long-version of "Ain't No Sunshine" I have ever heard. This is a great way to teach a song.

[@hamrocktv]

How is your speaking voice so relaxing? You could be a hypnotist.

[@squidwardssoul631]

Now this makes sense

[@TheBigburcie]

I get a bit of a Bob Ross feel in this. "So you hit a wrong note, it's fine just carry on..."

[@MrShagification]

That's like improvisation practice 101. Sometimes mistakes can even give you inspiration to try something that turns out to be pretty cool.

[@thatnorwegianguy1986]

@@MrShagification I was messing around with a steve vai backing track for the love of god tried to play it like he did then decided to use a Japanese scale on it and boy the results was crazy. I commented about it on steves facebook page and he responded record it and share it.

[@BundySloth]

@@thatnorwegianguy1986 Did you ever record it?

[@axefxiii8591]

If only she would have said, "Now lets just make a little m and just like that we just painted in a little bird living right there in our painting"

[@thatnorwegianguy1986]

@@BundySloth No did not have recording equipment but I am considering replaying it and recording it now. Just play the song as usual and then do the same I still remember what I did.

[@mikebunner3498]

Bill was born in West Virginia. He is a mountaineer. And a good singer. I must thank you for this cover and the respect.. GOD bless and keep you. I enjoyed your guitar work - bravo girl.....

[@kenh5317]

Just what I needed. I’m a competent flat picker, but my fingerpicking is sad. Thanks! Any video with your vocals gets an A+ from me.

[@MarySpender]

Yay!

[@leemaples1806]

fingerpickin, you just kinda fall into it really. figure out some sort of rolling and repeating thing. its a whole other can of worms, fingerpicking can get crazy fast

[@paraskaith5027]

Ever since I've discovered finger picking, I hardly ever use a pick now lol

[@francois1048]

Just put hours into practicing it. I can say that I am now an intemediate guitar pick player and I hardly play fingerstyle songs

[@raynorlynn810]

It's pretty easy for a fingerstyle player to use a pick, the reverse is not at all true...it should be about what you're playing rather than what's comfortable. Have reasons for doing things! Lol you're welcome for that fortune cookie wisdom

[@qwertyasdf66]

There must be millions of players out there for whom this is the perfect level of accessibility and progression in a guitar tutorial.

[@ShallieDragon]

Your singing voice is like velvet, and your singing-guitarplaying style is #goals. Keep up the good work!

[@minbasnet6628]

Whataaaa bluesy attitude 💙💙 "... You wanna be kind of busier.... but not too busy ...."

[@Futs101]

This is one of my all time favorites. I hadn't heard that Bill Withers had passed😢 such a shame, music has lost lots of legends in recent weeks. Thank you Mary!! I'm still in the pre-song part of getting fingers to do things on the guitar but this is definitely one I will be working with on that.😎

[@beezesty]

That voice. Pure sunshine.

[@timhess6720]

Reminds me of many years ago when my son was only a few years old constantly tugging at my leg asking questions and talking to me and me answering him while jamming with friends. They all used to ask me how I did it. Listening to him, and talking to him and in general paying attention to him all while playing and singing in between. Guess you just get REALLY good at multitasking as a musician/parent. Great video Mary. Great song and a sad loss of the performer of a such an iconic song.

[@lofr8982]

So, in this scenario, we are the kids and Mary is our Mom?

[@timhess6720]

@@lofr8982 Well, no, because that would just be weird to say I'm attracted to my mom. Haha. What I meant was watching her talk and explain the process while still playing. You can sometimes see the blank glossed over look in her eyes while she is multitasking and she is speaking slower than usual thinking what she wants to say next while still playing. Her mind appears to be near overload, but, she's doing and awesome job at it and I can relate. Mary is doing a great job! I know a few musicians who can teach, play, or sing, but, in no way can do any two of them at the same time. Just one at a time. My post was meant to be a complement to Mary.

[@GaelPucci]

I didn't know you before watching this vid. When you started to sing I had goosebumps. 🎶 Pure controlled voice.

[@oldmanzen6682]

I have used this song as one of my go-to noodling songs for years now, doing precisely what you're doing... just playing over the chords in as many interesting ways possible. The song was practically written for that type of practice/exercise. Great video, as usual.

[@MrFaHaD055]

This is the coolest guitar lesson I’ve ever seen, that’s so amazing

[@HylianCheshire]

Thanks for this. I've been listening to Bill withers lately ever since I heard he died.. so sad. I love how you can keep perfect rhythm even while talking. You are amazing and beautiful.

[@JackieDaytona420]

Fairly certain you have the most pleasant voice in the world. Speaking and singing.

[@bae.realestate]

I can't get enough! I'm too much of a newb to do any of these variations, but they're so nice to listen to. Mary Spender, please upload more videos like this!

[@raleighpitts2123]

Thanks!

[@peterho6292]

Mary you have a real genius for teaching. In one short lesson you can inspire a sub level 1 player to believe and to strive harder to be a level 3 player. Its a very rare gift which I appreciate EVEN more than your terrific guitar playing! Thank you!!! Peter Ho

[@thoriumfluoride1270]

Mary!!! When you did the 'bit more aggressive' version and then came in with the "I know, I know, I know..." I literally got goosebumbs!!! Well done!

[@anjnjon]

Please record this song so we can all listen to it anytime. Such a great cover.

[@fkratz]

Thanks!

[@rahulkarmakar6079]

This is so wonderful. You are an inspiration. I am learning guitar since 3 months. I hope I can improvise like you.

[@ShaunPrince]

This was so beautiful and inspiring. May you R.I.P. Bill Withers.

[@davidlesiege1853]

This is the first of your videos that I have seen. Greatly appreciate your fingerpicking tutorial and was blown away by your beautiful voice. Can't wait to hear more of your work.

[@Alan62651]

Hi Mary. Enjoying your vids. I started finger style about 50 years ago, and never did learn to use a pick very well. It surprises a lot of people, and amuses my guitar teacher.

[@boester69]

Your voice is AMAZING, so dark and warm, LOVE IT!

[@rolanddunk5054]

As a non musical instrument player i found your lesson very informative and entertaining.Cheers.

[@harigeorgeson5885]

Well done indeed! Love the tone without the pick. What a soulful voice.

[@brianmcdonald3684]

Thanks for the share...and what a voice ! Playing the A string open instead of fretting the E lets the hand move all over ,

[@thomaswendt9430]

What a fantastic voice, beside great playing. Love the feeling

[@colinnolan2212]

I watch you and get chills Mary. I NEED to see you play live once covids up

[@oldguitars]

Good stuff! FWIW, the original chord changes have a G7 instead of a single note G in the walk up on the low E string. It's one of the many things that makes this such a great tune.

[@cloudbaron443]

listen to the video with your eyes closed !!!! wow! the transitions.... amazing!!!

[@riparazionicarucci3208]

Dear Mary, thank you to feed us with your tutorial !!! How we can live without you ? Ciao

[@michaeledwards7088]

That is a great lesson. You can play this for hours and never get enough!

[@benmaguire4098]

hey mary glad to see you are safe & well .. this song was the first song I ever performed on a live stage .. Back in the mid 70's ina place Called Tigers Bay in Cardiff .. I used to help out a band as roadie & sound guy in a very rough Strip club where the only white folks were half the band & some of the strippers .. the regular gtr player was unavoidably detained at her majesties pleasur e one night & among others I was invited to sit in .. when it came time to play my solo I panicked & with my head down stomped on the fuzz & the wah pedal & just wailed my way thru a version of the songs melody .. I literally wanted the floor to open up & swallow me as the crowd could be unforgiving .. But to my relief when I looked up the floor was packed with people dancing . It was a band with congas & sax as well & we had to keep playing it for twice around .. I learned the most important lesson of my musical life that night .. Most people don't know if you are playing the right thing or not & altho the singer & sax player were furious the ' Brothers who made up the rest of the band .. thought it was hilarious & I got so many congratulations from the crowd .. Hey man I never heard that song like that before .. So my first ever time on a stage gave me a kind of confidence that has stayed with me ever since .. Just play what you hear in your head man .. lol Big love & stay safe from an old recluse who was in lockdown isolation anyway .. bye

[@brenique_adams]

I followed this tutorial through and I love that I have a new light on how to approach creativity playing. Thank you! You are amazing!

[@scuevas1]

i’m utterly mesmerized by your ability to speak and play so effortlessly

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Hello Mary, This is by far one of the BEST lessons I’ve seen yet! You have a real talent for simplifying your lessons for people (like me) who often struggle to learn something new on the guitar. Keep up the good work!

[@paullock5294]

Brill loved it - great hints and suggestions, I'm a returner - played in a band years ago, now in retirement learning to play again after 40 years. love your channel thanks

[@NzUddin]

Up. The. Strings.

[@userb8a]

UP👏THE👏STRINGS👏

[@kazigkaasje]

She literally sung that as I read this XD

[@markg454]

I watch this at least once a week and I learn something new every time. Cheers.

[@mortezanv8990]

Best guitar lesson ever! You just changed my style of playing!!!

[@malsmith475]

Mary you’re a musical genius with a voice that just defies description, but I’m sure you know that already.Thankyou for sharing your incredible talent thru KZbin . You are intimidating but also inspirational, a modern Mozart.

[@pauljnorg]

You are an absolute joy to listen to Mary, awesome tonality, and such skill with the guitar. I'm honestly jealous, and very impressed. Keep it up!

[@pointeddown]

So much goodness in this. From the education to beautiful music all the way down to the bird inlays on that guitar. Content legend.

[@ToshStuart]

It's very refreshing to see somebody using the electric guitar for something other than rock. this was amazing, Mary! Can't believe I'm just seeing it now.

[@orhomeguy]

Wow, props to you Mary. Thank you for honoring Bill Withers, and for taking us on a cool ride in the improv lane with you.

[@matthewthetaxcollector5419]

And the wind cries “Mary”

[@tsega60]

Clever!!!

[@andychapman3100]

Amazing explanation and clarity for a beginner/improover (that's me!) to tackle this classic - Thank You Mary!

[@brimster-valorantaggressiv3419]

When this girl sang, my god my heart fell off my ribcage didn't expect her to narrate THEN SING

[@Loreleeh]

Right?!! 🤩

[@bradshannon862]

OK the Austin Powers single-frame slide-in made my day! You're so awesome, Mary! Now this song is stuck in my head!

[@tunabob]

Exactly!! "Yeah, Baby..."

[@peterchrissie]

Always a pleasure to watch this talented lady.

[@ohiofishingextreme2320]

I love your voice your phrasing has a very natural flow with the guitar beautiful as you are.

[@_Deergod]

This is some really tasteful playing! Just putting it where it needs to be. Great stuff!

[@jrb729]

Love the way you broke it down...using a building block approach...Thank You

[@peripap]

5:50 Yes.Yes!Thank god you did that.I was waiting the entire time for something like this.Keep going. You rock

[@Chigoesandflea]

Lovely, lovely...wasnt even a "lesson" , just a lovely rendition of a great song by a lovely player. Just lovely. Did I mention that was lovely?

[@spiketrademark1099]

This is great, so soothing, calming and wonderful to listen to and watch.

[@ionageman]

I love the way your comfortably exploring the music

[@julianeckhartt8954]

Now that's what i call a guitar lesson! 👌🏻

[@mikebunner3498]

Mary, You have a good vocal range...!!!!! And your guitar work is good also....... Bravo lady..... I must say thank you...!!!!!

[@stewvlogs5084]

Can’t get this tune out of my head now, I love it! Amazing voice too. 👍

[@dr123hall]

New Fire for Old Heat!! Just unbeatable talent on display! Bill is head bobbing and finger snapping right along with you! Hang up the phone! Get out the old Guild right now!!

[@B0uff0s]

whenever i hear "less is more" Malmsteen always pops into my mind

[@mireillelebeau2513]

Bill Whiters was so cool, so talented, such a great composer and singer. Thank you Mary Spender

[@skullheadwater9839]

you are pretty damn good, coming from a man who lives in new orleans and has been playing since 1982 it may mean a little. the most impresive part is that you actually sing your ass off while you are playing pretty damn good and thats not particularly easy. it takes tons of practice to get where you are keep it up.

[@jefffenton9568]

Jerry doucett's "mama letl him play" is a true rock anthem with fine guitar soloing. I,m sure a few remember.

[@giovanisarfati6304]

You've got some Dido inflections in your voice which sounds delicious to my ears!

[@MrRFasters]

Brilliant vid !!! Way fun so everybody can grow into the complexity. 99% of all other instructional vids immediately throw you into the deepest. Again: brilliant idea! Thank you.

[@brianmartin4458]

Man, I love this groove, thank you! I like how your speaking falls in time with the rhythm, it made the video extremely entertaining for me :)

[@FlatlandMando]

This is very amazing & watched it all the way through. Even the lowest grade version still has a good delivery for the song. Going on up the technique levels the play & the vocals teeter between blues & jazz but leave neither one behind! Hardcore talent

[@BettyTheRaccoon]

Ok so I can say I can fingerpick, hide the "beginner" part and boom! Thank you for this!!

[@Movieman1965]

That was totally awesome improvisation with Bill Withers song! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!

[@Brian-L]

Mary I love it when you “get a bit more aggressive!” 😉 Great walk through and thank you for honoring the late great Bill Withers.

[@teslab1517]

My little frog sings like a mermaid, very nice ! Absolut lovley ! ! !

[@NastyNoble]

When the teacher lovingly reminds the class that there's a reason why they're the teacher; her talent is evident her energy is magnetic.

[@awscustomguitars]

Level 4 described by Michael Palmisano's video over John Mayer's video. Awesome video here it's a little easier to visualize the different ways to play the rhythm!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Great video, love it. I love the approach, love your teaching, I love the aesthetics, and I love the guitar! Is it John Mayer's?

[@sharko3211]

Yeah that’s definitely a Silver Sky, I wouldn’t be surprised though because I kinda remember her saying somewhere that she loves his playing and such

[@TheThreshershark]

First I thought it is a Fender Strat in ocean mist color, but the neck seems to be a Paul Reed Smith, crazy that it fits...

[@matimccormick2676]

Its no doubt a PRS Silver Sky.

[@Ash-fm6ym]

@@TheThreshershark yeah coz it's a Silver Sky

[@jochem420]

I think its her own guitar, but cant be sure

[@wilsarino]

The 3rd level just gave me the thrills! Thanks for sharing !

[@scottbroyles2114]

I wish you'd just do a straight cover of that song, it sounds amazing coming from you

[@RADThird1]

Here she is on Andertons TV w/Danish Pete. Good version of "Ain't" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKKck5uvjb6Eb9k

[@lunamcgrath3266]

As a beginner this was very helpful, fingerstyle makes a lot more sense now! Thank you for the great content!

[@piotrc6915]

This is simply one of the best talking about playing video i've ever seen.

[@yaripedone217]

what a smooth, expressive touch! Wonderful! Voice and interpretation too

[@FrancoRoya]

"Bob Ross" but its Mary Spender playing the guitar

[@geetjuhhisdebeste]

You're painting quite a decent picture there

[@stevee7774]

Always love Bob Ross but I have to say Mary’s a hell of a lot nicer to look at.

[@matthewb.1687]

This comment is spot on!

[@smckeon28]

I love hearing your insight, and really enjoy your playing & singing. I have wanted to busk for so many years, but just never felt good good enough....now at 54, with the youngest out of the house, might get some time to apply these lessons, thanks!

[@HiskOhh]

Great video. I like how good that mic sounds! Also explaining, talking and the singing makes it so much more fun to watch. Keep on jamming! Subscribed!

[@GiacintoBinetti]

This girl rocks. Literally.