Dance With Me Guitar Tutorial

[@canteysmoak1612]

I've been playing for 30 years and never could wrap my head around that song thanks

[@mariogonzalez5781]

Brother, Despite being an older person, I learned this beautiful song. Thank you for your cortesy. I greet you from El Salvador

[@daddylongles]

My pleasure!

[@James333-n2q]

someone who is actually able to teach..a natural. Brilliant.. thanks very much!

[@SoftShoeShufflers]

Thanks for the excellent instructions on how to play this challenging song. I am a 60ish man who is improving my intermediate skill level each day. You tutorial was fantastic. You intended to instruct us and not show off. I like how you broke it into pieces and speeds. I could not have learned this challenging song without you, especially the lick at the end. You are an excellent guitarist. I am very glad you care enough to share what you are capable of hearing and playing when most of us cant. Also you did it without being a show off like so many others. I am grateful.

[@daddylongles]

Thank you Mark. So glad you got something from this. I really appreciate your kind comments! All the best.

[@chatpaul5486]

can you go over the Riff a bit slower, i'm s very slow learner? lol

[@snakedoktor6020]

The straight/diagonal bit is genius! This song just popped up on Amazon Music, and I've always thought it would be way too complex for me to learn. Not any longer, thanks to you sir! Wish I had seen it when it came out.

[@daddylongles]

My pleasure! It's a great song from a great band.

[@lynnbrown4687]

Sir, as my wife always says about something that is outstanding: "You are the bomb". Thank you! You are an excellent teacher.

[@ReaperofThoughts]

just picked up a guitar for the first time in years I know im gonna watch this video a million times

[@matt6707]

I don't know why I just found this video but, I have to say, you are using the best acoustic guitar known to mankind, the CFMartin and also, playing one of the most beautiful acoustic numbers ever composed. I had the good fortune to be able to learn this from "Fly" himself as I was working at a music store in FL where they (Orleans) came to play a show in our store one day. Great memories! Thanks mate

[@beyobeya]

I was born in 1988 but this is one of my favorite songs. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.

[@daddylongles]

My pleasure Mark!

[@MemphisMan901wp]

Thank you, Orleans has always been one of my greatest 70's bands! Now I can play it!

[@keenaanelias1929]

Great vid easily breaks down everything, great shots, thank you

[@albertomurcia8410]

Me encanta esa canción desde la primera vez que la escuché. Ya tengo 59 años y me trae recuerdos de mi juventud. La tocas excelente y gracias por el tutorial.

[@Cerebralcinema]

Excellent lesson. Thanks for having the time and patience for giving such a thorough lesson and demonstration.

[@grenda5]

What a great patient teacher you are,always wanted to learn this riff. Thank you for sharing , peace!

[@samuelalvareziii6432]

Thank you so much! Your tutorial was so helpful. Great stuff!

[@daddylongles]

You're very welcome!

[@Ziggyenzara]

Thanks a lot! Very well explained. Never knew that I was able to learn this great song from the 70ties. Keep up the good work.

[@stalky72]

Thankyou for this. I had no idea Sgt Bob Cryer could play guitar so well 😉

[@johncupedro7689]

Awesome. Love acoustic songs with chords in many positions. Especially with great progressions. The picking and strumming are a real challenge. Great job. Helped a lot.

[@beaugunn2632]

One of my all-time favourites. I now have my old acoustic out of its case for the first time in years. Thank you.

[@ouch1226]

I'd heard this Orleans song during my college days way back in the '95 and I'm still learning my guitar skills then then finally after long years i can take notes the chords here. Thanks for this upload video :)

[@4755getch]

Great job in breaking this song down and making it easier to play (with lots of practice). It was very nice of you to take the time to share such a great song and one I wanted to play for a long time. Thanks very much!

[@antillanokukulcan8874]

thank you sir for sharing your talent this song brings me good memories and thanks to you I will learn how to play it god bless

[@chessmambo]

a sunny blue sky feel good song!!! man,takes me way back to the old neighborhood.still listen to the song!' thanx for the lesson from us medium timers! (not quite old yet)

[@HermeticDan]

Excellent lesson. Could never have found this out on my own. Thank you very much!

[@fervela9650]

Thanks for the tutorial. Greetings from Mexico City.

[@GruvenTomMusic]

Been wanting to learn this song for a long time. Thanks for stepping through this and sharing it! Excellent instruction,

[@billvinton]

Wonderful tutorial - clearly explained. Showing how to do the riff at the end was crucial! Keep it up!

[@rapVCK]

awesome cob, many thanks, cheers for the bright harmony..

[@ReaperofThoughts]

just picked up a guitar for the first time in year I know im gonna watch this video a million times

[@sharenwatson7352]

I grew up with Orleans and this song is my all time fave..just came across your video..you explain very thoroughly..been playing guitar since very young so I can't wait to give this a go.. nice chords too..many thanks for your skills, knowledge and teachings..🎼🎶🎸🎶🎼🎺🎶

[@pakoroutube]

Damm I tried to play this by ear in the 1980's quite a challenge. No music sheets, guitar tabs or internet in those days.I managed to get my fingers around Classical Gas by Mason Williams (Finger style) Don't play anymore only watch you tube instrumental guitar videos'. May have to take the Ovation out of the case, wipe off the dust , re tune the nylon strings and re watch this video. Great tutorial. Thanks for the post. Liked and subscribed.

[@DTM-ch7jy]

Thank you so much. You don't know how much this lesson means to me and my older brother.

[@Baci302]

Excellent lesson. The definitive lesson for this song. Thanks, man!

[@frankvandermeulen1701]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks! I will have a go at it this evening. Our bassist prefers the bass line in fact. He also is an excellent guitarist but now I have to play this part. With this video I hope I can be a worthy replacement 😀

[@billkershul]

Very nice Les. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. Bill....Spokane, WA USA

[@andersonshelor1008]

Thank you, this is so helpful. I don't think I could come this close, and even with your help, it will take some hours of work, but you have inspired me. I always loved this song when it was popular, but never attempted to play it.

[@actionoriented]

The very best tutorial for this tune on the web - thanks so much, and GREAT playing :)

[@TheCountofToulouse]

fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to upload this for the rest of us. I've always wanted to mess with this song but never had the time to sit and figure it all out. You helped with that, tremendously, thanks!!

[@tomgabauer9878]

Thank you so much for posting this. I've been wanting to learn to play this song for years!

[@fisherman1954f]

I played for years and stopped but now I play everyday again Thankyou for this I cannot sing and love tunes on the acoustic that have melodies so recognizable.

[@daddylongles]

You're most welcome!

[@nathanrodriguez629]

omg you are an amazing guitar player!!! how is this video not viral!

[@Kevinmullan]

Great job. Thanks for sharing. Nice axe too.

[@ktsuchiyama]

Learning by your vids, I became to be able to play this song ! Thanks a million !

[@daddylongles]

My pleasure! Glad you liked it and thank you for your kind comments.

[@musicalmark4535]

Excellent lesson. You got right to the point and explained everything simply and understandably. Thanks!

[@daddylongles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cromen7]

Thanks, great performance and excellent instructions, keep doing tutorials

[@Jerryfmccarthy]

Sir this is very well done , this is the best I have seen in awhile. I will work on this song , Thank you so much for taking the time . God Bless ! Mickey !

[@artnelsoncreative]

I keep coming back to this excellent video, and I think I’ve finally got most of the song down. Thanks again.

[@daddylongles]

Great to hear!

[@tswear34]

nice vid one of my favorite songs...like how you go in and out with the angles. good job

[@lmgpharm]

Thank you for the excellent instruction! Great song and you are a superb guitar player!

[@Fred-ug6pw]

Thank you sir for this beautiful turorial.

[@leonolasco501]

Thank you so much Sir..for making this tutorial.it took me a,week to learned it.n i finally got it.much appreaciation..Aloha..

[@duanepark5318]

Thanks for taking the time and effort you put into making tis video. I really appreciate it!

[@daddylongles]

No worries Duane. I hope you have fun playing the song.

[@norbiesison9257]

Boy; I'm so glad I came across this one. Always wondered how they came up with those brilliant sounding notes! Thank you.

[@daddylongles]

You're very welcome!

[@hungover1274]

Thanks! You've just given me something to work on that's gonna take me a while to get down. Gives me anxiety!!! Cant wait to get home and try it out. Good cover, Dude!

[@donnytstordock]

Love it. It's actually fuller in the right ways than the original and great for individual performance. Thank you very much.

[@timothycharlesellis5940]

Beautiful execution!

[@TexasAxeSlinger]

Hey my friend. really appreciate the GREAT Lesson, picked it up in no time. You play all the right nuances of the piece, which is what I always try to do. I play all music and some 80's heavy metal shred, LOL. I heard this song on the way to work and thought, what a great acoustic tune. Thanks for allowing me to add it to my repute of songs. You seem like a nice guy too. Thanks from Texas!

[@TritoneChris]

Amazing, thank you so much, my favorite song and I couldn't figure it out or find it anywhere.

[@daddylongles]

Thank you Robert! - The guitar is a Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton signature model. It has a smallish body and I bought it in 2005 after hearing Allan Taylor play a similar model.

[@doloresamador7811]

Awesome. Playing, excellent song,like you style!

[@derekmunson3911]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your playing and your instructions!

[@mygad]

most excellent. can't get this song out of my head.

[@unknownhoser]

great tutorial, u teach well and anyone playing the way you do will impress anyone they play it to, hope you got more tutorials!!

[@daddylongles]

Thanks!

[@carlosbarcelo2010]

I almost forgot about this wonderful song wahoooo thank you excellent work!!!

[@daddylongles]

Thank you too!

[@surfpete31]

Les - a short turn around following requests for a tutorial - brilliant response - very clear and friendly approach to your tuition. Managed it in a few days - would taken many months otherwise. Thanks again and keep it up.........please. Now a tutorial on Tommy E's version of Classical Gas ??????!!!! Cheers

[@TheBassplayah]

Excellent teaching and playing Thanks !

[@minder4u1]

very nice mate, a good project for my winter months. Thank You

[@sunaJH]

What a happening video, brother! This tune always makes me smile:)

[@juliemarsh-toh6513]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@Ploobstill]

Thank you so much for this. You really have given folks a treat. Hard song, but you make it very manageable.

[@glenncalzada1707]

I have always loved this tune and you have shown me how I can play a pretty good version of it. I love a challenge!! Thank you!!

[@gregdrmax]

very helpful. you are a wonderful, knowledged instructor

[@daddylongles]

That's so nice of you! Thank you very much!!

[@StevePrentice]

A wonderful, clear lesson, thank you. Such a beautiful piece.

[@daddylongles]

You're very welcome!

[@richardkimgreene2749]

By jove, Jackson, I think I've got it! Well executed tutorial, Dr. Les! Nice sounding Martin guitar, by the way!

[@dadgejisl8981]

Excellent Tutorial. Keep up the good work.

[@deanallen6461]

Fantastic lesson on this song,you is the man more tutorials would be great from a great player like yourself,many thanks

[@anthonymurphy2449]

I sincerely love the discipline you express here in tutoring. I truly wish I weren't intimidated by the acoustic guitar, as this IS one of the songs I would have enjoyed learning. Great work, my friend. :-D

[@rjfsnf]

Great tutorial. Always thought it was beyond my reach, but not anymore.

[@daddylongles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NiggaTubeDotCom]

Excellent Tutorial! Thank you.

[@63jbiz]

Great lesson on a great song! Thanks!

[@patramirez5264]

Sounds good.love the song.always wanted to learn it but knew is was difficult.this lesson is very good.

[@ytb63]

Awsome ! Holiday season project for me !

[@robertmansfield4394]

Excellent lesson. This is another of those songs that I thought were beyond my ability to play, but your lesson makes it so easy to understand that I now have hope. What model Martin are you playing? It sounds fantastic.

[@gorobeisuzuki863]

Thanks so much for posting this! I've always loved this song, and the riff at the end has been going through my mind for decades. I don't know if I'm up to learning this as well as you play it, but I'm going to try! As you can read from many years before this, many guitarists have benefited from your posting. Thanks again for an excellent tutorial!

[@daddylongles]

You're very welcome!

[@bluesaxeful]

Hey man, thanks so much. You do a wonderful job at conveying the rhythmic feel of the tune.

[@daddylongles]

I appreciate that!

[@fixedfocus1]

Thanks so very much for the fantastic job on this. It will really help!!

[@granitePillar]

Awesome tutorial! Appreciate your time and effort! Thanks very much!

[@beto7seven7]

Nice Job friend, thank you for teaching.

[@daddylongles]

@mickeywebber It's just normal guitar tuning. 1:e 2:B 3:G 4:D 5:A 6:E Perhaps your guitar is not in tune with concert pitch. There are loads of free guitar tuners on the net.

[@acousticomp]

Awesome instruction! Top of the list teacher on eBay. Love how you don't lollygag. This us a tough song to learn but you make it easy. Thanks for the nice work. d

[@BuffMusic]

best tutorial so far on Dance with me,.. thank you very much :)

[@tombo54]

Wonderfully put together!! Well done, Sir.

[@daddylongles]

Thank you so much!

[@ClaudFry-z2w]

Beautiful ! Thank You !

[@daddylongles]

Many thanks!

[@JosephDunegan]

@Daddy Long Les, I just found this video! My friend and I are starting a 70s Classic Soft Rock cover band and this is one of my votes for songs. I will be doing the guitar work and he will be singing. I am very grateful that you put this on KZbin. It's gonna save me a lot of time because you, IMO, have it spot on! Thank you (x3)!

[@daddylongles]

My pleasure and lots of luck with your band - sounds like a great idea. You've certainly got a rich palette of songs to choose from!! Incidentally, if you have a bass player - I've got the tab for the bass of Dance With Me as well.

[@daddylongles]

Thanks Tex! Lovely comments and very much appreciated too. Best Wishes Les (from a very chilly UK!!!)

[@chirathpriyangamadurapperu8199]

16:41 Loved that part! Absolutely brilliant!👏

[@daddylongles]

Yes - that ending is wonderful isn't it! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Marie-cp4yf]

Dance with me, I want to be your partner Can't you see the music is just starting? Night is falling, and I am falling Dance with me Fantasy could never be so giving I feel free, I hope that you are willing Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up Dance with me Let it lift you off the ground Starry eyes, and love is all around us I can take you where you want to go Dance with me, I want to be your partner Can't you see the music is just starting? Night is falling, and I am falling Dance with me Let it lift you off the ground Starry eyes, and love is all around us I can take you if you want to go Dance with me, I want to be your partner Can't you see the music is just starting? Night is falling, and I am falling Dance with me

[@jnmyers62]

This is a great job on a great song.

[@jasoneyes01]

Good Teacher, Thanks!