Blue Öyster Cult (Don't Fear) The Reaper Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks again to Boss for sponsoring today's lesson! Download the Boss Katana patch I used here: bosstoneexchange.com/liveset/6c2287b9-b151-400d-a977-2bcf96f30066/

[@markwoodland9756]

Upload the same shit

[@markwoodland9756]

Really sad

[@lexistacy9980]

Amp settings?

[@finally1ofakindsee10wallis3]

Sounds really good ty. I just ain't going to to learn the cords. With my finger half missing. But u do sound excelennta.

[@bigbill6765]

Do veteran of the psychic wars if possible thanks

[@TheBestAroundd]

Out of all of the videos I’ve watched of people playing this song on their guitar I have to say, I do believe you sir have the cleanest and crispiest melody bravo.

[@efrainmarroquin741]

Yesterday I was thinking about learning this song and today this pops out. Marty is not just flexing his guitar skills, now he's flexing his psychic powers. Thanks a bunch.

[@AceJams]

Clearly more cowbell needed indeed!

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LOL

[@cameronjordan3509]

@@-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-__-_-_ I knew someone would bring up cowbell

[@Pierce_Madness]

It needs more cowbell!

[@ctusser]

Very true, I got a fever a day the only prescription is more cowbell!

[@spindriftdrinker]

That one really came out of nowhere ! Didn't see it coming.

[@Citadel1974]

You're going to want more cowbell. And Marty Music. 😉

[@samward9074]

WAIT THAT IS THE BEST THING IVE EVER SEEN

[@Argyle2008]

@@samward9074I don’t get it?

[@samward9074]

@@Argyle2008 more cowbell refers to the SNL skit where they played dont fear the reaper and a guy keeps telling them more cowbell. and we just want more marty too

[@SinatrasHat]

This song is one of my favorites! Glad you’re covering it and keep up the great work!

[@RageReviewsARG]

The Dont fear the reaper helped me a lot. Greetings from Buenos Aires Argentina

[@nanomachines9872]

You made me remember why I wanted to learn guitar in the first place

[@Pratikmayekar4]

Bro same This comment hits home

[@xxomgpoptarts4612]

My first favorite song

[@davidzachar5145]

Hey Marty! I just picked up the guitar a few weeks ago at the age of 40. I've seen several tutorials from you and started to learn from you. Your videos are awesome and I am very grateful for you sharing your knowledge and teaching us here! Thank you and keep going with your fantastic stuff!

[@liam_v456]

Lol my band played this in the summer for a concert. It was so great, and seeing you post this video makes me so happy

[@RonaldKing-c1c]

When there’s a fever…the ONLY cure…is MORE COW BELL! Thank you Marty!!

[@natebrewer161]

You’re a good teacher that thing you did with going fast then slowing it down really helped me comprehend wtf is goin on (idk how to read music)😂

[@natebrewer161]

Damn Nate I’m on your acct😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DoubleCDub]

learned this song from my sister last night. looked ur tutorial up today to make sure i’m playing it right and u literwlly dropped the video recently. Marty Music is ALWAYS on timing

[@licksnkicks1166]

My friend did cover of this song. And that’s why I am here. This is just a crazy good song that I grew up listening to!

[@robertnilla]

great lesson to a killer song. thanks marty! I have been working on this and having too much fun for such a great song!

[@ExoticzGuitarCoverz]

I’ve always wanted to learn how to play this lick for so long and you’ve taught it so perfect as always with all your lessons I’ve been a fan a long time of yours now Marty and I just want to give a huge thanks to you for everything you do you’re an icon and a legend and will forever always be one 🙏🏼

[@leemac1659]

As a Katana owner, I really appreciate getting the patch that goes with the lesson.

[@cestrell]

Great lesson... and also a great demonstration of the genius behind that iconic riff!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Iconic riff. Always loved that song.

[@salimel4835]

I cant get enough of it. Playing it on electric guitar gives me goosebumps.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@salimel4835 Underrated band too. They kicked-ass Live.

[@Fl_Broccodile]

Please do the new kid in town by the Eagles or even more Eagles content you are really good at it! 🦅

[@TheSenatorSam]

I second this! The song is actually pretty easy for beginners, just bar chords in the chorus are what stumped me but that’s all really.

[@Fl_Broccodile]

@@TheSenatorSam yea and it's fun to play

[@Fl_Broccodile]

@Tom I'm sorry you feel that way

[@UnwiseWings0973]

Peaceful Easy Feeling!

[@Fl_Broccodile]

@@UnwiseWings0973 One of these nights

[@KaptRocket]

When I first watched this video starting guitar I thought this was hard and moved to practicing chords. Taking a look if you will. After 3 months of practice this song (not the solo) Has become easy to me. Crazy where practice gets you

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, thank you for the Don’t Fear the Reaper guitar lesson. Really appreciated!!

[@richardvale214]

Marty, for the opening main riff where you go from G to F power chord, back to G, for economy of motion: when going to the first G, you can set up for the F power chord at the same time. And then leave the F note of the F power chord in place as you toggle between the chords. The G note will mute the F note while you’re playing the G. This way you don’t have to lift your hand completely off the strings between notes and the F note acts as the anchor for your hand. I hope that explanation makes sense, because it works well.

[@Trey-bg2bu]

Thanks for the tip this will definitely come in handy!!!

[@richardvale214]

@@Trey-bg2bu Kudos for understanding. 👍

[@Trey-bg2bu]

@@richardvale214 Feels a little unnatural at first (putting your index 1st fret low E while playing the G chord), will just take a little getting used to.

[@richardvale214]

@@Trey-bg2bu Yes, as hard as it was to describe, it is even harder to do, at first. I’m still working on it too.

[@MLFranklin]

Those riffs are mesmerizing. I want to learn it now. Thanks for creating this content!

[@mrdev5321]

I was actually just looking to see if you made a tutorial on this song the other day. Super glad to see this! thank you! Been watching your videos for a long time.

[@guitarist22lespaul90]

Hi Marty, your lessons always awesome and Thank you again for picking great song to learn.

[@cannonwhetsel6444]

This was one of my favorite songs from the first Rock Band game. Definitely going to learn it

[@kwik2hear915]

Straight and to the point, you're the Boss 👏👏👏

[@Dotherightthing.]

Both this song and the beginning of the day that never comes almost the same

[@hatef_hatami]

You dont know how much i was looking for this song

[@creepyscope7824]

Marty No one like you and Still loving you both tutorial indeed

[@philliprobersonjr9602]

I searched "how to play don't fear the reaper Marty Music not knowing you posted this yesterday and it was so cool and weird to see you just posted this I just thought it was funny that I thought of it and it just happened

[@old-fashionedJoe83]

My favorite song of all time! Thanks Marty.

[@chezz_n_cracrs6164]

Yes finally I've been waiting for this for awhile!

[@Mtscarlata24]

Marty you’ve helped me so much through my guitar journey bc of you I can play a lot of songs and I never would’ve gotten good if it wasn’t for u.

[@timbizi3519]

The Patches are baaack!

[@Defox03]

I just love Marty!

[@danielwisenbaker9424]

I know what I’m doing after work today😏 Thank you Marty!!!

[@slugsinmyfood396]

Marty did this while im at work, damn it i cant play it right away. Much love marty from M.D!

[@HarryCollins99]

I absolutely love this tune. Thank you for posting!

[@wagohowardmusic]

Interesting my analytics said other that watch my channel watch yours… why did I never get suggested this guy. Fun! Mahalo

[@longrange270]

I swear Marty is looking at my KZbin search history for video ideas.

[@stefff6175]

Marty, you're brilliant!! 😍

[@Trey-bg2bu]

Marty you are the man and your videos are much appreciated. That being said, I'm going to need a little more cowbell.

[@theclassicrock8644]

tried your song and played it.really beautiful nice song.thanks for such an amazing blues lesson.

[@AllenJones-w7m]

Top man Marty you explain things so well

[@beefsoda1]

Another banger. Thanks marty!

[@Fyero-The-Pyero]

i thought the riff would be hard but you proved me wrong good job marty!

[@rexbenny1553]

Hey! Please do a tutorial on Roundabout, by Yes, that song is fabulous and there's not enough good tutorials on it.

[@wagbager]

Keep uploading the katana patches! Love it

[@jessejustin64]

Thank you so much for all you do brother! I owe you all the credit for being able to play my dad's guitars that I inherited!!!!!!

[@stephendavis5530]

About the only Blue Oyster Cult song I know. 😎🎸🎸And it's awesome!!

[@shiloheaston9839]

Love the shirts and hat combo! :) Very sharp!

[@ama382010]

Thank you for your toutorials they are so helpfull and fun to watch

[@elcucorx]

Marty man - your hand glitched at 4:49. Anyway, great tutorial thank you!

[@vc9743]

As always, Marty your the man!

[@chrisnewbold2348]

Marty steppin up his shirt game👌💯

[@turtleonspeed6673]

MARTY IS THE GOAT

[@gunnarbenjamin6348]

I was literally listening to this earlier thinking I should learn it. Thanks for reading my mind Marty!

[@MCGaar]

I’m burnin for your lessons Marty!

[@jerryernst832]

Awesome again Marty! Thanks so much for your virtuosity!!

[@skynyrdnation3902]

Cant wait to get and home and learn this 🎸🎸

[@parcavallssj6304]

YES!! This one is great! Could you also do Burnin’ For You? It’s my favorite Blue Oyster Cult song.

[@monstruonegro05]

On my top three best songs ever!!! ❤‍🔥

[@Hrldr]

As usual, your tutorial is the real shit. Thanks!

[@jakesayer7380]

Next blue oyster cult song has gotta be burnin for you!

[@wes8740]

Can you do a tutorial video on the boss katana settings for different types of music? Thanks

[@johnathans9816]

One of my favs songs

[@kala4308]

Marty🔥🔥🔥

[@miketucker3606]

Your videos are great i really like the way you teach. If I wasn't dirt poor I'd donate to ya. Self teaching your videos help

[@mediumvibesonly7974]

I love this song!

[@opalivy739]

Love this song and this tutorial. Thanks Marty for uploading this BOC classic!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cappi517]

Great tutorial! thank you

[@MartyMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

I watched War Dogs last night amd dont fear the reaper is in that film, loved this song since a boy

[@DavidV63]

Clear and good lesson, thank you !

[@alansimpson8962]

Great solo in this song

[@1SUNGODELBASIR]

AWESOME AS ALWAYS.

[@john749]

Nice lesson. Thank you.

[@chillipepperenthooziest3730]

I've been jamming this song for years now.... so great using a chorus pedal for that Intro riff =P

[@birdzbeeztreez4248]

Dude, I just came back to this for the 2nd half/part of your video. This is so great!! I really appreciate it when you go real slow, and show different places on your axe to play, and then review with breakdowns!! Chord changes are challenging, but the way you teach is so positive and inspiring, it encourages me to try it, after thinking maybe not & it really worked!! THANK YOU!!! Having the Thomastic Infelds (on the new $300yamaha )strings are helping me too! My other guitar is a classic and I couldnt play as far down the fretboard. I want to get better at picking and this is the perfect track for that.. Now I must get back to learning Hotel C!!Sweetwater is where I got new gear, along with Boss Katana Amp!! Love your Work Marty!! Could you do Lynard Skynyrd That Smell?! Best ever

[@MARK-r6c3k]

Great lesson Man! Love your teaching style. That beginning riff is tricky to play. Gonna have to get some muscle memory going to pick that up to speed.

[@kaidanalexander2840]

What about the guitar riff that comes after the first “baby I’m your man” verse? I really like the sound of it

[@sethmilesss]

literally just started listening to this 2 days ago and wanted to learn it. Guess I lucked out 😂

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

Great tune ! Love your breakdowns best

[@Asrafire]

I remember playing the intro riff and it was so confusing to do the chord changing and play it on time

[@Digidandigital]

One of my favourite riffs, I'm alternate picking it

[@johanandersson8036]

Cowbell time!

[@Mtscarlata24]

He finally did this song W

[@Kay_Far]

I won't lie I came here to make more cowbell jokes and saw they have already been made. So, on behalf of everyone who has already said it and everyone who was thinking of saying it: You gotta have more cowbell next time.

[@pipsqueakscorner3261]

You rock! Thank you as always Marty!!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Cool! Cool! Always great! Wonderful!

[@lookn0ver]

Right oh right ohh write martyman thanx🤙🏼

[@jogmas12]

When learning this riff you need to treat that last open G string as part of the next G chord otherwise no matter how fast you play this riff it will never sound like the recording. Don’t pause after strumming that open G string, make it part of the next chord. If you are struggling, play the A minor, then pause after strumming that closed G string, then strum the open G and go immediately to the G chord. Timing is everything in music.

[@jmn8146]

I came for the cowbell comments. I was not disappointed.

[@thomasstretton8574]

Beautiful Guitar. Is it one of the new Standards wit the 50’s neck?

[@Lanearndt]

Ok everyone, and sorry Marty, but the open G is always an upstroke. The pinning pattern becomes massively less work when you go D D D U: the three downs are more economical (not three separate downs i.e.) and the final up and the open G brings you back towards the bass string. It's literally half the effort of doing this with all downs. The pre:chorus is chunky Palm muted two string power chords, not open strummy chords. Great tune.

[@nicholasbarbosa9478]

Marty can you do a lesson on how to play burning for you

[@robertdervin]

Nice Marty, I esp.like the cover version by the DMB live at The Gorge, with Tim Reynolds shredding..

[@jaroddunn6823]

Think you’d ever do a then came the last days of may tutorial??

[@kennethholbrecht6103]

Yeeeees, thanks a lot .. Love the chanel, great dude