Darren Watson | FULL FREE BLUES GUITAR LESSON | Delta Blues Fingerstyle Lesson PART ONE

[@itsnotthatserious5318]

Maaan, I know I'm fella and you're a fella and all that, but I think I love you and appreciate not only what you're doing, but also the person you are. Nothing brings hope and joy to my heart than seeing somebody who's a fountain of knowledge, pouring it down into the world and the collective conciousness. You're a hero and a star in my book, and many many more I'm sure. Love you, truly.

[@BenjaminUbayyed-po9tc]

this is one of the only guitar instructionals that talks about time

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thanks for that comment. Isn't that strange that this seems so? It's a huge part of what matters with music. As a teacher it's what I end up focusing on a lot 'cause a lot of folks have learned the melody and harmony and neglected any serious focus on the rhythmic component. My new lessons (out later early this year) really zone in on it.

[@deepeegg]

yeah, and it makes it a lot more difficult

[@vincenzoantonucci1601]

You are the Best..

[@vincenzoantonucci1601]

Tahnk you for your Lesso.Great song.❤

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

You are most welcome. I have a new series of lesson videos coming in 2024.

[@vincenzoantonucci1601]

@@darrenwatsonmusic hoo yes Tank you🙏🙏

[@carlolasciarrea4332]

Darren the best blues teacher in the world! 🎸

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Wow, thanks for those kind words! I'm just one of many, my friend.

[@musselchee9560]

Red Hot Leftovers. YEAH!!! I learned to dance on the first song to this band back in the day. Exciting nights. The harmonica and guitar were red hot.

[@1elvin]

Bravo Darren! You're a great player.

[@kless001]

Now this is a bluesman.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thanks for that. Son House was a bluesman, Muddy Waters was a bluesman. I'm just a crazy blues fan from New Zealand.

[@marcoc.8548]

Old style man ! I love him

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

For those of you who have become as obsessed with learning this song as I have, below is the time where each bar is taught: Chord @ minute 1. E 4:45 2. E same 3. E same 4. E same 5. A 9:00 6. A 10:50 7. E same 8. E same 9. B 13:40 10. A 15:30 11. E T/O Part 1 16:20 12. B T/O Part 2 19:00

[@StewartBlues]

Thanks buddy, nearly nailed it, just got to iron out a few musical creases and thats it done. How you getting on? Aren't they great lessons.

[@spacemonkey6552]

Thanks 👍

[@wojciech432]

Thanks.Great help!

[@barendrudolfbuys1003]

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[@chucksanson586]

Ha good to know I have company

[@Mike-r2b]

Sweet, it makes a difference when you can play by ear and improvise. Thanks for sharing and keep pickin.

[@IckoDio]

First part is done.Turnaround is not that easy but worth it. Thanks. Now its up to part two.

[@seansamuels9895]

Dude you’re great, how are you not a super star already, could give Keb Mo a run for his money, never stop, Peace

[@cromagnon2620]

I have now mastered it... even if my friends don’t like blues, they all like blues when I’m playing that... good job Darren, this is a must learn... even if it takes time, you will enjoy when you’ve done it... much love to you guy’s playing blues guitar... you guy’s are onto something comming from you heart ❤️

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Good on you! Congratulations.

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Well done! Have to edit this comment, spend 20 minutes going over the tune with you, had to add my Thanks for the lesson! I’ve played for a few decades now, the thing that keeps my love affair of guitar going is picking up little licks and tips from other players, always moving my playing forward, without really having improvement my goal. Great lesson and would be a cool step change for anyone interested in a really cool version of a 12 bar blues tune! Well done once again! Cheers from Canada

[@jimofaotearoa3636]

Whoa...here on 26/03/2021.... how did I not know Darren Watson had a youtube channel??.... As a fellow New Zealander this is one of the guys who inspired me to pick up a guitar... Darren is the blues of Wellington New Zealand, he understands the land and its people and translates the blues into a beautiful combination of US blues and NZ feelz... a potent mix. He has always *ALWAYS* pushed the blues ahead of his own self... he's a NZ blues institution and we could not be prouder of him.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Kia ora Jim! Just love the blues and Aotearoa, bro. Nga mihi, DW

[@cbrugge9132]

This is a great demo and nice blues rhythm flow!!

[@Jerry_Elbows]

I've never commented on a video lesson before or any video for that matter but WOW! I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

You are most welcome.

[@AJ-qv1rs]

Twee ?.. "That'll be the day!" ... Great stuff!

[@pavelk7116]

Nice!! Such a right flow thanks man!!

[@cdubb1011]

Thank you for this! You are hands down the best teacher I have seen.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@davidpolster645]

Soooooo fantastic ! Played with a ton of heart.

[@Valter64]

Superb playing and teaching. Thanks so much. Greetings from Italy !!!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thank you very much!

[@demonslayer9979]

omg you actually can play blues, i swear i wanted to sing when you started to play!

[@guild54]

You have the timing. The beat is what makes your pickin' groove. Well done Darren

[@Vandan9166]

This breakdown will really help me. My thumb keeps stopping, but if I keep at it, my thumb will get it right. Just gotta keep at it. Thanks. great video.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Glad it helped!

[@MrSboily]

Darren. You are a great teacher. I like how you break each chord / fingerpicking section down. 🎸

[@emilianorusso5968]

thanks from Italy , 1000 thanks.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

You are welcome!

[@rbauer1632]

Thanks Darren. You are a credit to the blues tradition. Sharing all of this is a testament to your charitable character! And you know your s__t too!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thanks.....

[@brucegagnon8976]

Love your playing and choice of music… lessons are very helpful… for me it would be nice if you could teach a section then play it in between to tie it all together… I’ve also seen videos where you can rewind by seconds at a time.. great for those of us trying to learn a section Keep the lessons coming Thanks Bruce

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Great suggestion!

[@lucydayLucida]

If you're on a device with a keyboard you can use various keys to go backwards/forwards by a second. The full stop and comma keys go 1 sec either way, left/right arrow 5 sec either way. Right click the video screen for loop option.

[@a.s.s._art]

Thank you. An hour and I got it, your videos are really helpfull and ye, Im slowly starting to hear this music. Not just listening, hearing

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Great to hear!

[@Daddybuckets3p]

I could listen to that all day long, I just gotta learn to play it now😭

[@marciaewell2661]

This is the "secret sauce" to the blues, it is all about triplets and soulful syncopation. You have helped me tremendously in understanding the mechanism and timing behind the sounds I hear in my head and my dreams.

[@bogoto2112]

Thank you so munch for that great lesson ! From Mont-Tremblant Québec...!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

You are most welcome!

[@sebastianezcurraestrada7167]

You are à great teacher !! Thanks a million !!!

[@niguel4438]

Listen really listen. Best advice you could have given. Thanks for this great video.

[@Zzenoix]

Beautiful.. Thanks

[@duaneholcomb8408]

I have been playing for a while but delving into the blues. A little now. ,maybe this will get me started. On the right tract,,,

[@Gatestrek]

Just wanna send you a really big thanks Darren! This delta blues stuff that you help me get here is just something that makes my day! Im really greatful that you take your time to offer this! This groove makes me smile inside out :) reason to get up in the morning!

[@discgolfprofessor7074]

Hello Darren, and thank you for taking the time to break it down the way you do. I love the " Ah , And " to keep the beat your head correct. Keep up the GReat Work ! You are an Awesome Inspiring Soul my Friend, and I Thank You.

[@laskartrece]

Thanks you Darren! Great method and understanding of blues...

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fritzruttimann1517]

Your permanent rythm counting is very useful. Very good lesson Darren.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jjiacobucci]

So happy I found you channel ! Great lesson ! Thank you !

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Welcome!

[@johndufford5561]

Dear DW, breaking it down like this really helped me fix what I was doing wrong from the first video. You apologized for the redundancy but it was exactly what I needed & I suspect others may have as well. Thank you for taking the time for us.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Glad it works for you, John.

[@chetoconnell9927]

Nice one DW! the master...

[@brianjohnson217]

Brilliant blues finger style lesson Darren. I'm really into this style of playing thanks to you

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Great to hear!

[@rumpledskin7971]

Wonderful playing> you got the tone just right.

[@nicolatomaney2604]

Breath of fresh air-thanks for all of your work

[@Blues40]

Dude you’re awesome!

[@nodgelyobo1]

Wow!..Great lesson mate! Cheers.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Glad you liked it! New lessons coming in 2024.

[@vincenzoantonucci1601]

Tank you...I look forward to your lesson--

[@naturligfunktion4232]

Oh man I have stuff to practice for a while now!! :D

[@SketchingRocks]

OK, I am now going to get serious. I've downloaded these 3 videos of yours and I AM going to keep playing along with the lessons until I actually get it. I really want to learn Delta Blues for sooooo long a time. Thks for these great lessons Darren!!

[@periperi966]

Got 'em licked yet ;)

[@mnbluesboy]

Darren, you're a real treat to do this for us all. thank you so much. I'm a learner, big-time and had to keep going back/forth to see your fingering etc but your tunes sound supr. Going to keep following you tiger....Thanx so much man!!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thanks mnbluesboy! New 'content' coming soon.

[@dudishosh]

Thank you Darren , for a beautiful blues performance and session.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Many thanks!

[@fonsiriverotalavera6510]

You are a Master, thanks for the good explanation anda the time you spent!!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

You are welcome!

[@shinesy1]

Hey mate love your teaching method 👍🏽what model is your Gibson

[@lauried.2708]

That's some cool jam. I've been wanting to learn some Terry Robb and your playing sounds like a good start for me. Thx for sharing & teaching it.

[@MrKeekee123123]

looks like a hard to learn but cant wait to start, what a piece. got me pulling all sorts of faces on them bends very well done mate.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Best of luck! Most of my students get through this one then it's onwards and upwards. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe if you can.

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

Holy crap you’re good. Thank you for the content.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Hope it's useful.

[@Wozniak_15]

Wow man !! Cud watch all day ...

[@kennytamburro317]

Hey Man ! Nice video ! Greetings from Ohio , USA !

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Hey, thanks!

[@mikefinley4367]

Great info here and well delivered.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Much appreciated!

[@timbalcombe]

Terrific lesson Man! Beauty breakdown. Got everything. Thanks for the vocal count out

[@Steve-si8hx]

Great lesson 👍

[@riverman6655]

These are awesome! That's a beautiful guitar! It's got the sound!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Glad you like it!

[@StefanGBucher]

Excellent video! Playthrough starts at 1:41

[@georgewilliamtommythomas5818]

Thats a great lesson

[@IBoughtItMyself]

01:42 Runthrough 04:42 Verse 1 measure 1

[@kingjill7182]

Thanks for all the effort you put into these lessons!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Glad you like them!

[@m.haltenhoff8685]

Well done ! Greetings from Germany:-)

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thank you very much!

[@swcbiogon]

Thanks for great lesson!! I love this song. I wish I could have TAB score for this song.

[@khimaros]

Write it out yourself, it’s laborious I know but, there’s something about the process of actually doing it vs reading it. Really helps it sink in, I guarantee you 😉

[@chuckHart70]

The timing! It is missing from so many lessons nice work.. DW

[@threeshocks5769]

I really enjoyed that man. Just trying to get out of the same old routine, found your video and now I will be subscribed . Thanks D.W.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Welcome aboard!

[@geraldbrown2875]

Just watching your video and if it wasn’t so late on this side of the world I would be grabbing my guitar and having a go at this! Your rich on talent Darren, thanks for the lesson 👍🇨🇦

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thanks Gerald. All three paid videos are now free! Part One is HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCTpWevrd94apo Part Two is HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epWuXoJ9eMaiqrs Part Three is HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epWuXoJ9eMaiqrs

[@mattallen5575]

Love the old Watson zoom in haha

[@misterellaneous]

For some reason I trust this man with my life.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Not sure I'd go that far, mate!

[@piotrszarek9802]

You are outstanding musician and the teacher as well. Counting is very helpful. Thank you very much. All the best from Poland.

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

You're very welcome!

[@cliffordskrauel3625]

That's pretty flawless. 😎

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Glad you think so!

[@regina0311]

You nail it ! Wow !

[@geraldmessier9495]

Man I wish I could do that it was great I subscribed

[@davidmacleod9313]

Great lesson m8! Thank you! And ah one and ah two

[@QuadCloudNine]

Dude, awesome tune and lesson. Many thanks from California!

[@onethreesix]

I'll never learn music but I'll never stop picking

[@bransemlin56]

You are great Darren! Thank you so much.

[@robertgwinn8406]

Cool... very cool

[@haroldvondenstein]

Awesome my brother.......just what I needed. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent and for bringing up other blues players..............good stuff. God bless you.

[@johnosborne447]

Nice one DW. Cool tunes. Im burning some hours learning this..

[@westleysvideos7551]

This is pretty cool stuff , one man band , Bluesy sound , love it 💯🎸🎸🎸💯

[@westleysvideos7551]

I’m king to work on this for sure thank you much for sharing 😎💯🎸🎤🎷🎸🎼👍🎸🎶⭐️🎸

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

You're welcome.

[@tsukuruminowa8746]

Awe some ! I understand very well.thanks million ! Darren. from tokyo Japan.

[@tomgoodson345]

Hey Darren! Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I’ve been playing guitar basically my whole life and was never interested in this finger picking style until I found you on KZbin. Here’s the thing... what your left hand is doing is simple and what your right hand is doing is simple. My problem is the syncopation of the thumb and the fingers. Somehow it’s not clicking. I was wondering if you might have an exercise that would help make this easier to grasp. I’ve worked my way through about half of this lesson and I’m hoping it just clicks... but it hasn’t yet.

[@jossandman]

Swampy blue. ~Nice.

[@alguitarchristie]

Good job man

[@joshboydguitar]

Hey Darren. Great playing mate, well done! Great to see you here after all these years since meeting you at the Rock Shop in Wellington!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thanks! You too!

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

Defenitly helped me alot, thanks.

[@jerryfrugoli3339]

Thanks DW!! You are a real treasure!! I’m sure that R.J. himself would love to jam with you!! It’s a great example of blues!!!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

LOL.... dunno about that, mate. I would have settled for Robert Lockwood Jnr. May he also RIP.

[@okeejoe7568]

Thanks Darren. You’re the man!

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thanks. Please share and tell everyone about my Skype lessons.

[@gerardobarrientos3154]

Exelente maestro muchas gracias 👌

[@jeffwarner4225]

UK Marty! I love it!

[@RakNtaK]

J’adore! Bravo!

[@ajejebrazorv1381]

A M A Z I N G

[@darrenwatsonmusic]

Thanks

[@ronniesherpalee4150]

Outstanding Mr Watson, good to hear some this style and flavor over there in the NZ...One of the best non tabbed lessons out there and ya nail the essence nicely...Thank you for this one...Cheers and subscribed...