"California Dreaming" by The Mamas & The Papas : 365 Riffs For Beginning Guitar !!

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"California Dreaming" by The Mamas & The Papas : 365 Riffs For Beginning Guitar !!
watch this video for help with the F chord ! • "What The F ??" Knowi...
You can do this - I'll be posting one a day! I choose these riffs because they are within your grasp as a beginning guitarist. Memorize them & play them over and over. That's ALL it takes ! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT below. Check out my KZbin channel : / jkehew1 and make a donation to help the cause on my home page ! (look for the PayPal icon in the upper right corner - THANKS !) I have a GREAT website for beginners www.song-bike.com. You can become a member for just $9.95/month. I'm really proud of it and I think you'll love it. Check it out !

[@CAP21]

How do you not have a million subscribers? Your lessons are fantastic. Your a master teacher of the instrument. Thank you sir :-)

[@jkehew1]

Thank you SO MUCH, Cap ! I just posted a new video on KZbin - check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGLbfa1veNedh80 And I have an excellent website full of videos NOT available on youtube: www.song-bike.com When you become a member, you support my teaching an access a LOT of cool lessons ! Please check it out ! -Jonathan

[@hoosurdad]

Excellent tutorial! I just learned how to play this in a couple of hours!!

[@whatdupdoh]

You really instruct details that other teachers leave out. Like the strumming pattern even while transitioning chords and the strum pattern in relation to the chord changes themselves that you tabbed out on the screen.

[@jkehew1]

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[@zackinstone]

I came to the comments to say the exact thing

[@zackinstone]

Good job man .. and thank u

[@anthonydidonato7692]

Thank you for making a guitar easy and fun to play

[@loulauer5853]

Thanks for the great lesson! I've been working on this but hadn't seen your video before today. It helped me with a few areas like strumming and vocal timing. Do you have any suggestion for what to do on a solo acoustic for the flute instrumental between verses 2 and 3?

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, Lou ! That's one of the trickiest parts about being a solo guitarist. There are lots of possible approaches but all them require a bit of work - except whistling. Just whistle the flute part! Hey, it worked for Otis Redding on "Dock Of The Bay." Please subscribe & check out my website www.song-bike.com to see my other learning materials like books, e-books, PDFs and of course more videos!

[@Mrbigsky100]

I appreciate the extra work you put into these videos like the tab and you sing too. The singing helps with the timing. The songs fun facts are the icing on the cake. Thank you.

[@hepgeoff]

Great lesson, thanks! I never knew Barry McGuire did the song first. Mind blown.

[@daveyuke803]

Nicely done. You break the song down and then put it back together in a logical sequence. I was looking at spooky and then California dreaming popped up next. Love it thanks for feeding my addiction. Hmmm what’s next……….

[@DavidMains-pf6zo]

Beautifully song great demonstration

[@jkehew1]

I appreciate that @DavidMains-pf6zo! If you're interested I have a FREE Blues Guide PDF & video available at my website www.song-bike.com. And I do a KZbin guitar Q&A livestream Saturdays at 5pm ET - check it out ! (here is the playlist of dozens of past livestreams: kzbin.info/aero/PLDv6rn4Y4BTsleyZoZ632uE1CFS6MVD36)

[@pachosanchez1405]

thanks

[@siciliandefence2073]

This is also best when using a 12 string acoustic guitar which is more full and sound !!! Cheers

[@jkehew1]

Good idea, SD! Please check out my website www.song-bike.com for more videos NOT available on KZbin. You can become a member and support what I do !

[@ImNotSpielberg]

Thank you for these, you're really a very good guitar instructor.

[@jkehew1]

I appreciate that, Barry ! Please subscribe - I'm hoping to reach 100k subscribers ! And check out my website: www.song-bike.com

[@johnm.rodriguez1899]

Beautiful song and easy to play thanks for this lesson

[@jkehew1]

I appreciate that, John! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Wishing you a very musical 2020, Jonathan

[@jean-yvespelletier30]

Thank you for this very good an accurate lesson!

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, Jean-Yves! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Stay healthy and musical, Jonathan

[@russhowe1092]

Barry Mcguire, was hanging with Mumma Cass a lot of time back in the 60s. They did many a tune together. Barry often played a 12 string guitar. Such a talent. His “eve of destruction” is more prevalent today in 2022 than when he released, when I was a kid. BTW, great instruction, love this tune. Thank you mate. 👍🎸

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, Russ! I have great guitar books and e-books available for instant download at www.song-bike.com. On sale through April - 30% off! Promo code: thirty

[@peaner083]

Facilitate a timely chord change....very nice.Awesome lesson:)

[@jkehew1]

Thanks, P ! I heard the words coming out of my mouth - it was too late to stop them. They're gonna take away my rock 'n roll license.

[@paulcrooks3742]

thanks. when I first started ,you taught me a lot.

[@Melvorgazh]

Funny how yer G chords sound like B chords.

[@anthonygainsford1893]

You are a brilliant teacher and make the difficult easy. If there is one thing not a criticisim but a general observation on teachers, it’s not about what you know, but what your pupil can learn= take in. So the point being most people learn at differing speeds maybe slightly, but the smallest thing missed, could be the whole lesson missed. So, S l o w l y, and don’t compress too much into a lesson, jumping forward to show your knowledge. Awe, can lead to confusion and dissatisfaction because what is straightforward to some, is just not comprehensible to all. It might be worth (suggestion) cutting say, California dreamin, intro into a S l o w lesson segment, repeating and real clear close ups of finger positions etc. Finally, thank you for your great work and effort.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for your input, Anthony! As you might guess, I give a lot of thought regarding the content of each video, because a common complaint is that videos are too long with too much detail. I try to walk a line between details & brevity, with the understanding that you can't please everybody! Please check out my website www.song-bike.com for more videos NOT available on KZbin. You can become a member and support what I do !

[@jean-yvespelletier30]

You make it so simple! Thank you.

[@KissThisTinaO]

You make so many great videos I’ve learned so much from you thank you so much. Is there anyway to get a private lesson with you on zoom? Thank you

[@jkehew1]

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[@浜松ギョーザ]

マーチンですかね？ この曲、 ディランの「見張り塔からずっと」に、似てません？

[@jkehew1]

I believe you are asking about "All Along The Watchtower." Here's my video on that song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIKvk417a5qXnaM Or you may be asking about my guitar, which is a 1990 Martin D-16. That's the best Google Translate could give me ! Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe - I'm hoping to reach 100k subscribers ! And check out my website: www.song-bike.com

[@patrikgelbart9969]

Very helpful lesson thank you so much i love your lessons

[@jkehew1]

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[@douggorrie912]

Very nice and detailed lesson!

[@petersiu5750]

Wow, what a great tuition. You are certainly one of the best tutors here. I can't thank you enough.

[@jkehew1]

I really appreciate that, Peter! Here's a link to my newest video on KZbin - check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6StgKOHjNB6pdk And I have an excellent website full of videos NOT available on youtube: www.song-bike.com When you become a member, you support my teaching an access a LOT of cool lessons ! Please check it out ! -Jonathan

[@petersiu5750]

@@jkehew1 Thank you very much. I'll go and have a look.

[@ylanlaus8000]

Teacher's voice in this video sounds hoarse and different.. thanks as always all the same.

[@jkehew1]

The teacher got his throat checked for cancer and is happy to report he's fine. By the way, the teacher wrote several e-books you might be interested in: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGG6gYp7jrpqb7s The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnRcodjl8yhoLM Stay healthy and musical! Jonathan

[@jaycormack4118]

I wish I had your nice hair, I don't care whether other men think im a idiot for saying it your a good guitar player mate :)

[@jkehew1]

I really appreciate that, Jay! Here's a link to my newest video on KZbin - check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqC6eZqGeLyIm8k And I have an excellent website full of videos NOT available on youtube: www.song-bike.com When you become a member, you support my teaching an access a LOT of cool lessons ! Please check it out ! -Jonathan

[@peterm7132]

Thank you I’m loving playing this :)

[@jkehew1]

Thanks Peter! By the way, I have a new book out, The Strum Pattern Bible. Here's a KZbin video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniZqaaXbth-n6c And you can get it at: www.song-bike.com - Jonathan

[@Fgurs]

this is such a great lesson! Easy to read on-screen visuals and great instruction, thank you so much. it's been a joy to practice this song

[@jkehew1]

I appreciate that, Fgurs! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Stay healthy and musical, Jonathan

[@michaelsindoni3971]

Your not saying anything about the open notes.

[@paulmann1289]

Thank you for another great tune to learn, I just love my suspended chords.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for watching, Paul ! Always fun to hear some creative chords. Please subscribe - I'm hoping to reach 100k subscribers ! And check out my website: www.song-bike.com

[@peterrowlands7905]

Paul Mann b

[@MrGmooney]

Good man yourself Jon,as always top drawer.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks Gerard, I appreciate that! I have great guitar books and e-books available for instant download at www.song-bike.com. On sale through April - 30% off! Promo code: thirty

[@davidmack4495]

so excited to go home and learn this.. thanks!!

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, David! Please check out my website www.song-bike.com for lots of other learning material!

[@張若琳-y2m]

Perfect lesson，but if it's the edition of Sungh jung??i'd appreciate if u answer me😛

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for watching! I'm sorry but I don't know that edition. I'm working on my new series of videos - it's going to be cool ! Please subscribe! And check out my website for more videos: www.song-bike.com

[@張若琳-y2m]

Song Bike - jkehew1 okay🐼

[@fireside007]

You ~ ROCK ! !

[@jkehew1]

This is such a great song !!!!!

[@tommylee8605]

Thank you very much.

[@jkehew1]

You're welcome, T L !

[@dougtwigg3285]

Thanks I love those mom's and pops .

[@jkehew1]

RIGHT? They're so great! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Wishing you a very musical 2020, Jonathan

[@ruthkerber942]

This is such a great song! You made it so easy to play along with the band! Thanks!

[@captainpugwash5329]

Brilliant. you are a great tutor

[@jkehew1]

I really appreciate that, CP! By the way, I have great guitar books and e-books available for instant download at www.song-bike.com. On sale through April - 30% off! Promo code: thirty

[@erdoganessat2505]

thank you so much great lesson.

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, Erdogan! Please subscribe & check out my website www.song-bike.com to see my other learning materials like books, e-books, PDFs and of course more videos!

[@hartmutalbrecht5779]

nice lesson, nice song !!

[@jkehew1]

Thanks, Hartmut !

[@stephengolby7660]

Fantastic!!!

[@jkehew1]

Thanks Stephen! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Stay healthy and musical, Jonathan

[@johnmartz9686]

Nice!!

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for watching, John! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Stay healthy and musical, Jonathan

[@wheezyjefferson9136]

Terrific lesson, thank you!

[@jkehew1]

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[@wheezyjefferson9136]

I already am, been subbing for a few months!

[@dr.debajyotibose2928]

You always sound like toncils on fire

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for your concern, Debajyoti - I have an appointment with a doctor soon. In the meantime, I'm writing a series of guitar books instead of making so many videos. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel. Please become a member of my guitar lesson website www.song-bike.com and access lots of videos NOT available on KZbin. Please check it out !!

[@stephbootie6514]

My picking is defo improving with your terrific instruction Thanks S

[@jkehew1]

Hi Steph, that's great ! Please subscribe - I'm hoping to reach 100k subscribers ! And check out my website: www.song-bike.com

[@kokomal2686]

Thx!!!!

[@GBPaddling]

Yer tab is upside down ............

[@jkehew1]

Nope, that's how it supposed to be. Sorry, it's counterintuitive.

[@GBPaddling]

@@jkehew1 OK then...........yer back wheel is following yer front one.

[@jkehew1]

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[@ianwilde11]

Fantastic tutor mate thanks

[@jkehew1]

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[@SnakeBitesTattoo]

thank you

[@jkehew1]

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