Beginner Lesson 4 D Major Chord

[@eirinie418]

Everybody just stop for a minute and appreciate that this is free okay?

[@annebeck58]

He's such a great teacher. I say this on my 4th lesson, but wow, I have learned to speak the language of guitar, in just a few days, and wow; free. I will be going to his site to donate, today or tomorrow, because I'm so appreciative! I hope all who can do.

[@annebeck58]

I know not everyone can, but, I have purchased his lessons. I like watching them, here, because I love chatting back to him.. TOO many people, in Austin, have learned at least one song from Marty. It's soo cool to be part of that club!

[@chadlake7441]

100% agree, this guy is the goat.

[@cynthiaanderson3252]

Let the church say Amen. I would’ve given someone hundreds if dollars but for Marty

[@CanCraneDoIt]

Seriously! 🤘🏻❤️

[@purpleguy4808]

Dude this guy is amazing, all those ads on KZbin say “it’s hard to find good videos, because they go to fast and don’t make any sense”, well sorry KZbin, this guy is amazing. Keep up the good work Marty

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

Yeah. I picked up a guitar for the first time yesterday and I'm already making decent songs for an absolute beginner. I played drums as a teen but gave up. That's all the music experience I have and I think I sound ok for some 6 or 7 hours total of practice on my life - thanks to this guy. But God my fingers hurt. They are numb on the tips and I'm scared it's permanent damage... because I have blood circulation problems and I can't feel anything on the tips of my fret fingers. Even when I woke up this morning after hours of rest, they was completely numb. But I refuse to give up even if it means flooding the nerves in my finger tips.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

Also it's not KZbin that is making the ads, it's another website that wants you to leave KZbin and learn on their website so they can charge you or get ad revenue. KZbin if anything wants you to stay here.

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

Cameron Ware Irie !!! Sooo true

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

Bilb Ono mine are numb too !! It’s been like a week and they feel weird like a tire lol ...I love it man ..it’s 8am here in Los Angeles and gonna go get my coffee and my guitar and start with lesson 4

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

@@vladimiralvarez1162 yeah it gets better, my fingers still have less sensitivity but the discomfort goes away and you will get nice hard calluses. I live in the Appalachian mountains in southern virginia, it's a beautiful rainy humid day, perfect for some blues on guitar. 👍👌

[@thaimatatrs]

This dude is literally the best teacher I’ve ever had period. Ever.

[@Maxtowers71]

same here, Marty is the Man!

[@jimmygibbs993]

For real

[@cynthiaanderson3252]

Yes. Hands down 💯

[@ZofiaRoche]

So true

[@anonymous_tutorial]

Yh, he's fun

[@qpwoeituty32]

Dude 36 hours later from never picking up a guitar and and I'm already playing About a Girl by Nirvana and switching between Asus2, A, G, D and E minor. My only regret is not having started this earlier. Thank you so much man.

[@melreb74]

same here. i'm 46, wish I started 30 years ago :)

[@cro3678]

same here, was wasting my time for the past month on some app called yousician, have already learned more from marty just in the past couple days

[@SquintySauce]

@@melreb74your grammar says otherwise

[@dougsmith838]

Marty Doug here I'm 72 just started playing thanks to u never had so much fun can't put my guitar down thanks again

[@KazimierzRat]

Doug Smith Have fun with your guitar

[@zachwatson319]

Awesome!

[@tylerandjsh1873]

Never give up, I promise if you don't, it's worth it! 😊❤💖 Keep on practicing!

[@tylerandjsh1873]

I believe in you. ❤

[@momanamc]

Ye, I'm 69 and havin' a blast learning from Marty! So much Fun being a grandma rock star with my grand kids :D

[@littlebigcubing6062]

Chords: exist Me: I don’t need sleep I need longer fingers

[@RyanTford]

I need less fat fingers lol

[@VirtuousWanderer]

Honestly I kinda need shorter fingers and less crooked hands

[@chubsucker2027]

my index finger is missing some bone so it’s way shorter than normal 😭😭 pain

[@emmabathandbeyond3845]

My middle finger bone is naturally inverted so short fingers plus that is very challengibg

[@yoshita.11]

Seriously!!! I'm hoping for it to get better eventually 🙈

[@xOHxSNAPSx]

The freeze spray thing gets me everytime😂

[@LesterAmont]

I always actually do it

[@brandonmoxam6658]

dwdass dsasdas hi

[@brandonmoxam6658]

Brendan loves guitar music

[@owenperry2393]

First time I heard him say this I wasn't watching the screen and was just thinking "oh god I don't own any freeze spray"

[@thomasmarchand2033]

Owen Perry dude same! I rewound it to see wtf it was

[@zackphelps3052]

I can remember the chords and play them individually but I'm so slow to transition from one to the other. I'm hoping it comes with time

[@aabhadeshpande1283]

same here

[@maryschauer9147]

You get better with time, just keep practicing

[@rafiaminhas6334]

Me too :(

[@rafiaminhas6334]

CobyHD I hope so

[@benjaminrodriguez1993]

Same

[@notreallytommy3470]

I love how you show examples of songs that contain the chords we already learnt, helps a lot with getting a perception of how the switching between chords work and also is very encouraging to keep practicing :)

[@subterfusion4005]

god im always muting the high e when i play this chord its maddening

[@luckypunch4662]

Same. Ur not alone! Xp

[@r1-le801]

I feel you brother

[@bustinjeiber4045]

Try holding your fingers at a higher arc instead of flat against the guitar.

[@elpepe-wx7oj]

Hey man/girl 7 month old comment how are you with guitar now?

[@johnny_tapia]

Same here. It's driving me crazy!! I guess I need to clip my fingernails every time before I practice, and also arc my hand a lot more, lol.

[@BenPole90]

I’d like to think I’m ‘Intermediate’ I know a variety of chords, a few scales and arpeggios...but just left my learning at that, I got frustrated when people around me could play the same chords and scales as me but just apply it in such a better way, I couldn’t understand why. I’ve been watching through these videos and what I’ve been missing is really understand what them simple chords are and what they do. TECHNIQUE is key here and this guy right here is teaching it perfectly. Even though I can play all of these I’m still watching these videos all the way through. His enthusiasm, just after explaining the D chord “I know you’re gonna love it” just shows how much he wants you to apply the things he’s taught already. Subbed!

[@spraym88]

Marty you make this so much fun. I'm a beginner and so pumped because of your videos

[@brandonmoxam6658]

Hi

[@bw_gaming300]

Same thing for me

[@inclinedtothegodinme8936]

Who is here in 2024 as a beginner? Say 👋 🎸 🎸

[@graph1ti]

I ak

[@OnothandoNgoyi]

Heyy 👋 🎸🎸

[@randychris5031]

I don’t even own. Fkn guitar but I’m inspired I thought i will never 👎 play a guitar 🎸 but now I have some hopes 😊

[@duncanharrower415]

I started last Monday. Hi

[@PaulRosario-n3r]

Started a month ago

[@MrPelotero53]

Thank you very much for your lessons. At 64, ready to retire soon, I finally decided to learn to play the guitar. Not in high school school, nor college, I’ve had a more effective, good, and caring teacher like you. Your lessons are greatly appreciated. Please don’t stop. Thank you.

[@SquintySauce]

Bro was at the Minecraft age when making it and is now 70. Hope your life keeps going on as good as ever (maybe better)!

[@XXAbbott]

I'm progressing at 1 video per day I think it's perfect for my speed of learning and the time I'm putting in. I am excited to keep watching, just don't want to get too far ahead of myself or fall behind. 1 video a day is perfect for now.

[@humantwist-offcap9514]

This is just cracking me up, I feel like a little kid every time I do something and it works. Thanks for these videos, I feel like I’m really making a lot of progress faster than I could have imagined

[@leonielynn2811]

Marty Swarttz you are the shizzle!!!!!! I`m 52 have eventually put my money where my mouth is and bought this magic box with strings and you are making me so enthusiastic. you are a great teacher, THANK YOU! Fondest Fondest Regards Frikken sore finger tips;-)

[@bryanedge2120]

I must say..This is technically only my 2nd day attempting to properly learn the guitar better than just a few power chords like when I was a teenager. It sometimes feels impossible to learn to play the guitar later in life, but your videos have helped me understand the foundation of guitar playing. I am actually learning chords, and notes rather than just playing what sounds like "smoke on the water" by ear. Your videos are an amazing tool for anybody wanting to learn the guitar the right way in a not-boring way. Thank you, Marty!

[@zarguy]

I remember trying to learn the basics of Smoke on The Water on my brother's guitar back in high school. I never got past that, but I'm back at it 45 years later!

[@benparsons4979]

Why you on lesson 4 at day 2?

[@TonyB81]

Dude out of all the people on KZbin that teach guitar you have been by far the most helpful, I’ve always wanted to learn how to play my parents put me in guitar lessons when I was in middle school but it didn’t stick and the reason why was because of something you pointed out at the beginning of this lesson they tried teaching me Mary had a little lamb and wish you a merry Christmas what young teenager wants to learn that right so I gave up on it but throughout my whole life I’ve always admired people that could play. Anyway about a month ago my wife bought me a acoustic guitar and I started looking at lessons on KZbin I came across you and I haven’t listened to anyone else since then. I’m 41 years old and because of you I can now play hundreds of my favorite songs I grew up listening to and I just wanted to say thank you I’m far from a pro but just learning those basic G, C, E, D, F, A cords some may be minor or major but either way my point is you have brought happiness back into my life at one of my lowest points of my life and being able to play songs like sweet home Alabama and It’s been A while for example that has brought so much happiness and joy back in my life and I owe that to you. Thank you so much Marty music please don’t ever stop doing what you do!

[@fromtheblonx]

These lessons are great Marty! I learnt with your help a few years ago and I've just started to teach to a super keen 8 year old. These lessons are helping me plan mine so you're helping me out again! Thanks mate!

[@nvth1s749]

I've had a guitar in my closet for 7 years, decided to try it. Found your videos and I'm blown away at my progress so far, between these and your strumming patterns I'm learning very fast

[@anaradovic778]

You are an amazing teacher, thank you for everything. I wish you were closer so I could come to a real guitar lessons. Thanks again 😘😘

[@MartyMusic]

I really appreciate that Ana! Thanks for supporting me with "MartyMusic!"

[@Buba387]

Marčelo

[@elpepe-wx7oj]

hey man how are you with guitar now?

[@raulrodriguez3933]

Without doubt, hands down MARTY you’re truly a Guitar Teacher! I’ve paid good money for lessons back in 2012 after 10 months I can honestly say I was getting nowhere. Frustration set in and my guitar became a dust collector. THEN I stumbled upon your teaching series and I watched and listened to your first 2 lessons. I was overcome with a sense of excitement and out came the dust rag an Finally I was having fun learning the guitar for the first time! Thank you Marty, thank you so much. Can you make a vid on Loggins & Messina’s “Danny’s Song?”

[@alexandramaria5025]

I hate having short stubby fingers lol. I grew up playing the violin and was really good at it so I decided to learn the guitar. So far it's pretty easy. I'm so excited to learn more! Thank you Marty, you are a great teacher! 🙂

[@gerardramirez6320]

Am 62 and recouping from surgery and having a great time with Marty, glad I got the guitar before surgery. Listen to this guy great info.

[@breezyvonweezy723]

God bless this series

[@MrJoeFuego]

Are you a guitar hero 4 years after this blessing?

[@SquintySauce]

@@MrJoeFuego🤓actually, it’s been 6 years🤓

[@scottmarkham9454]

I'm 56, I've owned a Washburn for years, but it mostly just collected dust. I want to thank you for these great videos. Excellent job, I will be watching them over and over.

[@Hanson328]

Marty, you a probably THE best teacher for beginners out there. I’ve had my guitar for years sitting in a case and I finally picked it up and in just a few days I’m having a blast and learning a lot thanks to you!!

[@citruscave5994]

ive had an acoustic guitar sitting in my room for a couple of months because ive always struggled playing. Watching your videos makes it 100 time more easier and i finally have a hobby which i love. Thank you for the videos, they really are amazing and so are you!

[@dsl6653]

Im still practicing the G chord and the transitions to A chord and Em, but I'm so pumped up that I want to watch more! A big thank you Marty!

[@fionabyers3503]

Marty I’m 70 yrs old just started and I’m having fun ,you’re a good teacher ,a good way about you.I would never have quite if I had this in my early teens .Thanks again

[@BurgerBrosProdzzz]

It is hard to find people who are good at playing guitar and teaching it but this guy is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[@terrythomas5513]

I’ve just turned 50 and has decided that, as mid life crises go trying to learn guitar is not too bad. I initially started by trying to learn songs and found it frustrating. `This beginners series has been great for me so far. `The reminders to be patient with myself and the little asides where your personality come through with a little witticism are great. Thank you very much, I’m now having fun with it.

[@StarryNightt.]

We appreciate you Marty! You're the goat for making this content free

[@Velvetfarmer]

I was taught to play guitar 50+ years ago in school. I was in a class of 10. I hated every minute. Over the years I hated playing and eventually gave up. I have recently bought a new guitar (my first brand new, not hand me down) and decided that whilst I remembered 5 chords, it would be a good idea to go back to basics. OH MY!! This guy in only 4 lessons has corrected mistakes that I have made (or was taught) regarding finger positions, anchor fingers, strumming AND root strings for chords. It’s made a massive difference already and as a result, I will play better now than I ever have. In ONLY 4 lessons. He is brilliant. Absolutely wonderful. Simple, effective explanations. He is inspiring a passion and joy for this instrument that I have never ever had. Thank you so very very much. What a joy you are. I’m LOVING the guitar, it’s like a brand new affair with music. ❤❤

[@bridgetsmith2091]

Hey Marty I just wanted to say I LOVE your videos, I love how you are so goofy and you can be yourself in front of the camera it makes me laugh and it makes the guitar lessons so so fun!!!

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks so much

[@emilymoisa2410]

I just wanna stop and say thank you for having this channel. I am quick to give up on things I don’t feel great at right away, but the 5 mins a day for two months commitment and your encouragement has given me a love to learn guitar. You’re an amazing teacher

[@kai9146]

anyone else having issues that it isn’t playing right where the D sounds more like buzzing kinda ?

[@НадеждаПетрова-м9с]

Ur fingers are touching the other strings :)

[@ryanpollard6167]

Your finger may also be to high I’m the fret

[@fdlarts7676]

I have that problem with G

[@amysykes3227]

my brother said that "you have to 'press' the string harder"

[@cristiancruz6179]

Me

[@magicturtle8255]

This guy teaches everything slowly and helpfully and adds humor. What more can you ask!!

[@MATT-em1tn]

Love the face expressions at the start , down to earth bloke and great teacher keeps my watching and learning to play

[@Williamhenryish]

I teach a large media class at a university. When I asked if anyone could give an example of using social media for information purposes, a kid, said, "Marty Schwartz' guitar lessons." I said, "Right on! Me too." It was awesome. (I'm an old guy.)

[@gdmteddy1959]

I am amazed at what I have learned from Marty in 4 lessons. Marty is the best!

[@MartyMusic]

Wow, thanks!

[@intectica]

Hi. We were looking for a teacher for my son. He’s fond of guitar and he wants to play, but there is no teachers or too expensive for us. Thank you very very much! He was playing all evening , 4 lessons with you. He is happy, we are happy. THANK YOU

[@jaxonmitchum451]

Great job Marty! Appreciate you taking the time to show beginners like myself how to stay encouraged, and really find your teaching effective. A huge help for me man! Many Thanks!!

[@Rich32262]

So glad you said a lot of people bale with some of the harder chords. My thoughts were "I can't do this" but you said that was a common thought for newbies. Well I'm stickin it out. Thanks for the easy lessons and encouragement.

[@Multi_Plays]

struggling with the strings not vibrating properly, like it makes lmost no noise

[@candyeyed5384]

I literally just started playing guitar two days ago but maybe it'll help if you remember to just press down on the strings harder. When I first tried my guitar I got this weird flat buzzing noise from the strings, is that what you hear? I just pressed down harder and it helped. 🤷‍♀️

[@lakshay.singhal]

Your finders on the fret board are touching other string. So check the finger above the string that’s not vibrating properly

[@maxpowers8981]

Yo this is my burner account, but seriously, this is a phenomenal series. Ive tried Guitar twice before, once at 16 and again at 29. Both times I quit after a handful of attempts. I’m now 36 and after about 2 weeks and repeatedly going over these first 4 episodes, I think I’m hooked. Thanks for making it easy and fun.

[@destinconnor6233]

Out of all the chords I learned so far from you this one HURTS aaaaaaaaghhhhhhhh Whyyy Marty?!

[@lazyboio.]

for real!!! marty destroyed my fingies bro!!!

[@stuartgilmer3281]

Shapes on the fretboard that I knew, but didn't KNOW until now. Now, they have a name, a history and purpose. Thanks, Marty!

[@michaelgarza3043]

I nominate Marty for the Noble Prize whoooooos with me? Carzy how one man with his good attitude great teaching skills and his guitar can bring so much happiness to.so many people.. Thanks Marty Im learning more and more.

[@MartyMusic]

ha ha thanks Michael!

[@rustyid3612]

The first words you said kinda hit me. When I was 8 years old my mum used to play guitar (in a boring German church choir) and she put me into guitar lessons where had to do those string picking exercises (almost as boring as the church choir) I hated it so much that once I didn't go and went to play video games with a friend instead. When my mum found out, she disappointedly took me out of the lessons. Anyways I actually started loving guitar music shortly after it. My first album ever owned was Green Day's Dookie (hot new sh** by then) and I loved music ever since. Oddly enough It took me 28 years (and a loooot of lifetime spent on video games) until I decided to start learning guitar. I am 4 months in now and can play the first songs - also thanks to you Marty. Last month I played my mum her favorite German happy birthday song for her 65th birthday. There were some tears involved. It was great.

[@typicalhuman5833]

I want to cry. Started today, thanks so much!

[@h.golden3365]

Marty: where were you all my life??? I’ve really enjoyed learned from you. I’m 64 and learning how to play the guitar is on my bucket list. I discovered you on KZbin after trying different videos. You are by far THE BEST and I’m positive I’ll learn with you. So, thank you a million!

[@susanflannery656]

I've learnt so much in these short video tutorials during lockdown, it's been amazing, all credit to you Marty, fantastic teacher👏

[@jaydimeola2625]

I am 52 and trying to learn and after watching a lot of videos. These are by far the best for me to learn with. Thank you.

[@ExistentialDream]

Marty, you are the bomb for making these videos. They're really great lessons for free, and you've got a great personality for teaching. You give great, encouraging advice. I just picked up my guitar again after too long of a break and after watching your beginner videos and practicing along I feel good about sticking with it and am already gaining confidence in my playing. This is awesome!

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks for the support and keep on rocking! Happy my lessons are helping

[@AD0NOFFICIAL]

your awesome mate im 26 years old and have just started to learn from your videos, much respect

[@luckypunch4662]

Thank you!!!! I'm getting better every day, and my parents think I sound really good, and I've only been playing for a couple days! You are great at guitar!

[@SalmaMendes]

I love the little speech of “just do it “5” minutes a day” that actually really motivates me 😄😄💙 🙏 thanks for the videos I feel like I’m doing really well

[@grantdemyan5521]

The D is super tough for me because i broke my left ring finger a while back and it never grew properly, but ill get this right

[@TheMakeupFascination]

When I play D it sounds like crap lol

[@jonnymartin5271]

So I am 38 and trying to learn for the past 4 years but without having having a proper routine it feels like it has taken me even longer because I was only looking at tabs for songs without looking at how to actually learn the chords (you know running before walking) then I find Marty Schwartz. And in 6 Weeks and going over each lesson twice every week I have come on so much. If I am honest D major is now my biggest challenge. No matter how hard I try my ring finger always touches the bottom E. But thanks to Marty I am more resilient to keep at it.

[@allypi2006]

Hi Marty great beginners lessons your doing here.... If you don't mind I'd like to offer a little tip I have found useful for me....I'm 58 and suffer from arthritis and I find some chords I cant finger them in the traditional shapes anymore and the D is one of them. What I end up doing and it works perfectly for me is , with my thumb on the back of the neck I then barre with my index finger only the G, B and high E strings on the second fret and my ring finger on the B string 3rd fret...... some people with odd shaped hands or not as nimble as we used to be may find it helps.

[@MartyMusic]

That's great Lynn! Thanks so much for supporting me at my channel.

[@eizzle78]

Ha, perfect! I was having a hard time with this one, trying to get my fat little sausages in there without hitting the D string, but your technique works great! Thanks!

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

lynn liggins Great tip - my problem is G. My teeny hands won’t reach down the frets on the Brute (my guitar’s name).

[@glennmcharry1662]

My 11 year old daughter and I are learning from you together. Thanks Marty

[@ronrosas5852]

Hey Marty!! Your Smarty. I love the lessons bro. I'm a drummer and was always intrigued with my guitar players but never thought i'd be able to play. You proved me wrong. I'm rockin bro. Thank you much for the lessons.

[@johnnyd8133]

Ron Rosas same here. Drummer boy🤟🏼

[@georgelongden2378]

Wow! Amazing....I am learning to play the guitar at 72....It is never too late...Thanks Marty!

[@johnlindsaygreen8547]

Me too and I'm 68.

[@matisse11]

marty: 5 minutes a day me: practising 5 hours a day

[@natalietalavera5072]

I’ve tried many apps and all need hundreds of dollars so thank you for making this free to us

[@robertbooth4823]

Hey Marty, I had given up the guitar,(to difficult waaah waaah) well my friend got my Yamaha and then I saw you on KZbin, got the guitar BACK , the neck had been broken,guess my buddy got frustrated as well, anyway wood glue and three screws and I'm on F******* lesson 4 man you are the best,, thank you very much, I won't forget this , dinners on me man ,,✌️♥️🙏 I'll send a pic of the repair, sounds ok , Thanks again Robert Booth

[@innatecharisma]

Never bore of you Marty! Good to see you're still around - I remember watching your super old videos from back in the day when I started learning guitar. Back again and made more progress in the last 4 days than I made in the last 2 years hahaha. You're a blessing mate!

[@rayross997]

D is COOL! D rules. D is dynamite, where would we be without D. Imagine a world without D. Thanks for D!

[@MartyMusic]

That's right Ray!!!

[@omegacontrol9889]

Nah, every guy knows the g string rules!

[@nathengarmadon8293]

that is a lot of D 's

[@santostracey93]

Well....none of us would be born. 😏😏😂😂 please excuse my dirty mind!!

[@magicturtle8255]

For real we need the D

[@mc25quared97]

This man has given so many people the amazing gift of making music, FOR FREEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@brandonstanek8152]

Hey Marty, Appreciate it. I just started playing guitar about 3 days ago since I'm deployed, and have been learning extremely fast. Only issue is I can't really strum the guitar well, but I'm sure it just takes practice

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks for the support Brandon. check out this playlist of easy strumming exercises kzbin.info/aero/PLP3kvqg_Ut86F5qtN-DovsLdkEEssN4Ne

[@brandonmoxam6658]

Can you come to my house to play the guitar cheers matey thank you

[@normjones6687]

Hey. My wife and I have had guitars for over 20 years now. I kick ass mary had a littlle lamb and skip to my lou. Every time I picked it up again thats as far as I got. This year. 2021. I told my wife we either do this or fet rid of our like new guitars. Luckily we found your videos. Are fingers are sore and we are probably slower than most but not giving up. Only on lesson four but we start from lesson 1 and now 2 each time but we are quickly getting better. Tonight we played for 50 minutes and tried playing without looking. Lol. Almost. Your style of teaching is great and we really appreciate it. We plan to surprise our family once the covid is over. Thanks again. Norm and Janice

[@chenyanji1371]

1:21 haha! love it

[@haleyjenkins3973]

he's literally the best. he explains things comprehensively and you can go as fast or slow as necessary for the way you learn

[@gutue]

my first week on guitar. Ill leave this comment here just in case somebody will ask me in a year about my progression. Love Marty

[@christiannadouliaka3416]

How's first month going?

[@gutue]

@@christiannadouliaka3416 Still finding it really difficult to change notes. I have learnt few "easy" songs but still... the pain is real. Totally lovin` it

[@christiannadouliaka3416]

@@gutue keep going

[@ulrich1959]

Yo how is the finger pain going.. I started 2 days ago and I love it .. but jeez my fingers are dead

[@gutue]

@@ulrich1959 the very first week was awful. The middle finger and the index finger were basically burning, especially in the morning, lol. The next two weeks the pain was kinda moderate, but scars started to appear and the dead skin began to peel. And now... I feel a pain on top of the fingers but I like it. It is a part of me

[@devinketelsen9047]

I’ve been learning and playing everyday for 3 months and I owe it to Marty. Thank you for being so instructive and fun to learn from.

[@rajathrai3154]

Thanks Marty ! Thanks you !!! This session are amazing! Looks like I am playing guitar finally 😊

[@colestadtmiller5280]

Thank you so much!! I tried for months to skip the basics and just learn songs and it just didn’t work. In 4 days of a few minutes here and there I’m already way better than I was after months of trying to just skip and learn songs!! You’re the man!!!

[@adamhutto8210]

You helped so freaking much man thank you !!

[@corinamaggi3945]

Hi Marty! I am really enjoying your Tutorials and am currently on Lesson 3. My husband bought me an Acoustic Guitar for our 21st wedding Anniversary after I hinted at showing interest in learning to play. My daughter started playing Guitar with your tutorials as well, and then also started lessons. My husband plays as well. He started in December also with tutorials. I really appreciate your easygoing teaching style and great encouragement to be patient with ourselves and to just keep going and not worry if something doesn't sound perfect. I also appreciate the close ups on fingerings, and how you mention what famous songs use these chords. I just subscribed and am excited about the next lessons!

[@xlr8244]

I've learned so much in 4 videos. Love it. Is there a 5th video coming?

[@xlr8244]

Nevermind, I've just spotted.

[@drtenderyt587]

@@xlr8244 You do know that this series was created 6 years ago right?

[@bryce5974]

@@xlr8244 I’m just beginning what’s a good guitar to start?

[@TheeArtist23]

@@bryce5974 I got a Rogue 090 from guitar center, it's an acoustic electric. Just started learning myself 2 weeks ago

[@bryce5974]

@@TheeArtist23 thank you for the reply. Best of luck to you!

[@mr2001wilson]

Thank you Marty! I am, at 56 years old, learning to play the acoustic guitar. I had 4 years of organ lessons as a child. That experience is helping me. My guitar teacher explained the relationship between the keyboard and the guitar strings. That helped me a lot, and was pretty cool too learn. 🎵

[@terpson710]

7:19 really awesome

[@tracymiller1149]

"I see a bad moon rising..."

[@severini8153]

Dude! You really lemonaded the boring-lesson-lemons given to you with just enough Musical sugar and a kick of spiced rum (personality wise) and the pace of your lessons is Spot on, slow enough to get carried away and cramped enough for a Quick lesson ♥️

[@keyboardtips8715]

I never seen someone talk so enthusiastically about the "D" damn.

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

I watch and learn after lunch - then Social distance on the front porch as the sun goes down, rocking out with what you’re giving me. I am having so much fun. THANK YOU, MARTY. ❤️

[@fragman123xx]

Favourite part 1:08 - 1:23.

[@MartyMusic]

thanks!

[@drewmorrell5387]

Not sure if anyone is still watching this. But this guy is worth watching. Taught me a majority of the chords I know now. Just stick with it.

[@seirotsyracs3512]

I just realized. We could probably play the “Friends” theme song now lmao 🤣

[@theMayoLord]

My fingers r not hurting as much now

[@CosmikNomad]

MARTY YOU ARE THE BEST GUITAR INSTRUCTOR OUT THERE!!(caps were necessary)

[@dyarpshder]

me watching the video without a guitar at the night: meenn this is eaaasyy. me holding the guitar: ....

[@ThePilot10cliff]

My son who has played guitar for years recommended you…thankyou for your help, it’s starting to come together at last.

[@jmx318]

Marty I’m having real trouble with my D cord unfortunately, it’s like the strings don’t ring out when I strum. Doesn’t sound right any tips,

[@brendanobrien7544]

Make sure its tuned, mine sounded shit but then i tuned correctly and its good

[@ripgoose27]

Same I guess I just can’t hold them all down the same lol my fingers so weird smfh

[@whattheflute5925]

I was just having that same problem. I know it may be a little late to tell you this since its been nine months when this was commented but try pressing down harder on the strings. I read that tip in one of the above comments and when I tried it the sound immediately started to not only come out but sound better.

[@mikesanchez7386]

Make sure you're playing on your finger tips, also that your fingers are curled over the strings and not lying flat. You don't wanna have your fingers touching unintended strings

[@kerrylancon2493]

Thanks is not enough Marty. Your videos are amazing. Your a great teacher. I started playing a few months ago and have learned a lot from you and your videos. Being a disabled veteran with very little income the fact that these amazing videos are free makes it that much nicer, as I definitely couldn't watch them otherwise. My sincerest thanks again Marty.

[@bubsoivz]

Hey Marty, is it worth it trying to play the songs you do on the video at this point, or should I first learn all the chords? P.S. : your videos are amazing :)

[@MartyMusic]

You can always try a tune, thank you!

[@shellyelisech5209]

Marty - I just want to tell you how much you have helped me. I am truly in the beginning stages and keep redoing these basic acoustics. There are 1,000s of lessons out there but you literally resonate with me on these early lessons! I think it is your patient demeanor. These are old now and I subscribe to your latest (your legendary now lol) but truly the Beginner Acoustic Series are so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@CaptainSquirtlez]

Anyone else struggling with the D chord. I placed my fingers in the correct frets and chords but the string won’t vibrate, as if I’m pressing on the chords extremely hard but I’m not. Any tips?

[@benjibat4655]

it's not purely about pushing as hard as you can, make sure that your fingers aren't touching the neighboring strings or it will absorb the the vibrations and mute the sound.

[@CaptainSquirtlez]

Benji Bat thanks it’s still kinda pretty hard because my fingers are a little wide and once I readjust, a different finger touches another chord

[@littlebigcubing6062]

Press high e really hard, it helps

[@iwok3069]

50 years old and I`m hooked. Finally. Thank you Marty.