How To Play "Cornelia Street" LIKE TAYLOR SWIFT | REACTION + Guitar Tutorial and CHORDS

[@DerrikRockne]

What other songs should I do? Comment below! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 1:04 - Tuning 2:32 - Chords 3:10 - Verse 5:15 - Chorus 6:32 - Verse 2 9:38 - Bridge 11:02 - Final Chorus 13:13 - Another TSWIFT Rant 14:19 - Recap 15:54 - Subscribe

[@harryhenriquez5393]

Eyes open live version 🔥💯 and we are never ever getting back together rock version at 1989 world tour

[@linmoonlight9423]

pls look at wildest dreams at the grammy museum!!

[@justcoast5064]

Dancing with our hands Tied

[@blakewalters4166]

Do “young mans blues by parker mccollum” seems simple but sounds really good

[@saniasingh4171]

ED SHEERAN live performance tutorials PLEASE 🥺

[@alext9215]

Finally her guitar skills get some recognition.

[@DerrikRockne]

They deserve it!

[@niekvanwensen]

It’s just 4 chords, what do u mean skills😂

[@garp1416]

@@niekvanwensen ikr lol

[@darkharlezucreek]

Taylors always been more about articulation, than fancy chords. It sounds cool, I wish I could do it. Unfortunately I can't play with a pick, at ALL. 😆

[@kellye.5678]

Cathy O exactly. She also has great rhythm and uses dynamics often. Plus her playing is always really clear and crisp.

[@kevinnguyen1249]

a man who is not afraid to say they like taylor swift AND sees how amazing she is as an artist... we love to see it and have no choice but to stan and subscribe!

[@xyz7678]

💯💯💯💯

[@Eric_The_Eccentric]

Shade never made Taylor less talented oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh.... And real men listen to Taylor Swift. ☝😁

[@joejonas3584]

Wait, are there any people afraid to say they like Taylor Swift?? Are swifties being persecuted or somethin'?? Please enlighten me cuz I'm not a swiftie but I do like her, and I'm not afraid to say I like her to other people. And I never heard of a man being hated just because he's a swiftie.

[@Eric_The_Eccentric]

@@joejonas3584 watch this video called The carefully crafted narrative of Taylor Swift. Maybe it will help. Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWO7pZigftlnppo

[@MollyGibson]

No choice in the matter!!

[@ApprenticeWonderwall]

I'm here for 8:11 Derrik pausing and crushing over Taylor's vocals WE STAN AN HONEST MAN

[@DerrikRockne]

It deserves to be crushed over! This was one of the best performances that I've seen from her

[@goncalodvd]

@@DerrikRockne EASY ...

[@krishmurjani2]

Check out 12:23 for more ;)

[@DonSyndrome]

I know right? Damn... She IS amazing.

[@priyaramesh7196]

btw she sounded exactly the same in live

[@anisanurraudah8383]

*Her fame does overshadow her talent as an artist.*

[@pritabunga9257]

i see you everywhere in taylor videos, especially the folkfore one haha

[@folkwhore8322]

Yet people still underappreciate her

[@anisanurraudah8383]

@@pritabunga9257 hehehe... big swiftie here.

[@etszyeung]

Who else here can’t play guitar don’t even own a guitar, but still watched the whole video anyway 😂

[@WarriorPhantom17]

meeeeeee

[@mjhaners]

@@WarriorPhantom17 me! I came here coz I want to see more people appreciating her guitar skills!

[@karen6608]

me lmao

[@gayatripatel3834]

Me 😇

[@ivy23173]

I actually searched for a tutorial video for this song cause I thought it is easy to play as everyone says her guitar skills are basic. Nevermind

[@thedarthobi1000]

Man now this is A CONTENT. You're a friggin genius im really amazed how quickly you picked the whole thing!! Aghhhh thank youuuuuu

[@DerrikRockne]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@claravoid]

My favourite part of this video is when she hits a high note and his face goes 🥺😲✨🎆🎇☺️

[@SarahCeee102]

Check out her Grammy Museum performance of Wildest Dreams... intimate crowd and overall amazing vibe.

[@SarahCeee102]

Also the acoustic version of Treacherous (from the Red album) is super beautiful - just her with a guitar in a living room, playing for fans

[@lili2315guapa]

YESSSSS PLS

[@SarahCeee102]

@@buzzcutseason142 I wasn't thinking of it as a reaction only - I've seen his other videos, so I'm aware that they're tutorial based. If it's not something he can do, that's cool. Just figured I would throw it out there.

[@DerrikRockne]

Hey Sarah! Those performances seem to be the most requested so far. I'll check them out. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@SarahCeee102]

@@DerrikRockne Awesome! Love your videos!

[@GsXtC21]

your ability to hear and translate those beautiful tones on the fly like that it’s simply amazing

[@DerrikRockne]

Thank you! 😃

[@avocado_22-g1]

Check her grammy museum performance!! Wildest dreams and blank space

[@PrincessNana08]

I second this request XD

[@DerrikRockne]

The Grammy Museum performances seem to be the most requested videos so far! I'll check them out. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@00Kristyna00]

@@DerrikRockne The live version of Wildest Dreams at the Grammy museum is done with an electric guitar, which totally changes the vibe of the song. Would be cool of you to do a quick listen of the song as it is, and then listen to the electric guitar acoustic. Might get the chanche to share some cool insight on how to extract the core of the song from a version, and change it's vibe and do a different version with another instrument. (A nice fact about Taylor is that she writes all of her songs with the explicit goal of them being good even if you strip down all production).

[@triziag9137]

swifties will love these timestamps 2:27 5:22 5:50 8:10 - 9:07

[@mic-shellcrackson3800]

5:36 That thing u did just there gave me goosebumps

[@goncalodvd]

Yes. You could do a version of you playing like that on top of Taylor like Santana did with some artists. It would be so COOL !!!

[@RebeccaDiGioia]

SAME

[@ernestiamanurung8537]

TOTALLY AGREE!!!

[@annikaestrada9694]

AGREE OMG I KEEP ON REPEATING THAT

[@PJLove-py1ud]

Taylor finally getting the props that she deserves. If more people were like this and tried to understand how complex it is to do what she does... maybe just maybe you know.. great video dude. Subscribed! :)

[@DerrikRockne]

Thank you!

[@venycharnita3539]

Yeah i have tried to sing it and play it, its hard. I can do it well just by playing guitar only or singing only. But both? So damn hard

[@pathrickcalubitbit3400]

"Her vocals' sounds amazing.."

[@yarahelal9412]

so I'm a novice guitarist, I'm training in classical and only know a few basic chords (the D/F# thing is completely new to me), so I'm not up to playing at this level yet, but you explained it so well! I'm very impressed by how you instantly parse what chords and patterns she's using just by listening. Taylor is my favorite artist so it's an absolute dream to learn her songs. I'll come back to this video when I feel a bit more confident in my skills. and you've earned a subscriber! seriously, great work. so clear and easy to follow.

[@DerrikRockne]

Thank you and I'm glad it helped!

[@CocoaGirlie4]

I second anyone mentioning the Grammy museum performances. Blank space is one of my favorite acoustic guitar performances she's done. Also, better man at the bluebird is wonderful.

[@DerrikRockne]

Added these to my list!

[@kellye.5678]

I actually love her Grammy museum wildest dreams performance. It’s so beautiful

[@vanessa1052]

I don’t play any instruments so I’m here listening to you speak Greek but enjoying anyway

[@jtw.111]

The way she plays this song on guitar reminds me of the song "Collide" by Howie Day a bit

[@DerrikRockne]

Great song!

[@mc0200]

Every freakin time he shakes his head... DUDE I EFFIN FEEL YOU DAMMIT !!!!

[@nasreenjahan8424]

You are like a youtuber who must have at lest a million subs cuz that is the number which suits you...keep it up..and dont forget us when ur at million subs

[@DerrikRockne]

That's too nice! Thanks, Nasreen!

[@nasreenjahan8424]

@@DerrikRockne WELCOMEEEEE...you deserve more...👏

[@enchanted7515]

I would suggest that you watch her blank space acoustic performance in the grammy museum which is set in a more queit tone. By the way thank you for these helpful videos, your T Swift tutorials are really useful.

[@DerrikRockne]

I'll check those out! Thanks!

[@Tobias_Cardenas]

I remember watching her video and saying, if one day I learn to play the guitar I want to learn this song and death by a thousand cuts too, and you covered them both, thank you so much, you got yourself a new subscriber!!!

[@DerrikRockne]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@pouisca]

I was at that show, and the vocals were really good!

[@DerrikRockne]

I bet! That's cool that you were there!

[@thunderoflove5630]

I'm being honest, this is a visual and auditory enjoying, conerlia Street is so good and you are so handsome. I like your beard.

[@DerrikRockne]

haha thank you!

[@-ok1641]

come on swifties, this guy deserve more views and love 🤧🙏🏻✨

[@DerrikRockne]

Thank you!

[@snowsmile7113]

It's amazing how this song can be broken down into parts like this. For casual listeners, the song itself is nice because of the melody and lyrics and the meaning. But hearing you dissect her performance, the conscious decision she makes in subtly increasing the intensity from verse to chorus and her overall dynamics - it really widens my perspective on her as an artist. Thank you! Looking forward to more of your content.

[@h3h3humor84]

I’ve been trying to figure out how she played “Better Man” at the bluebird cafe for so long. But it doesn’t show the guitar itself enough for me to figure it out cause i don’t have the ear to know which chords she is playing. If you get a chance, a tutorial for that would be awesome. Also, I love the vids. Keep up the great work!

[@DerrikRockne]

I'll be doing that one in the near future! Love that song. Thanks for the suggestion, Ellie!

[@bebaios]

I think she plays the same chords of this song (in a higher key)...G D Em C with the nut (I hope it's correct, I'm not an english speaker) at 4/5 space (I believe)

[@linmoonlight9423]

you were sooo impressed already at the beginning and i was waiting for you to hear the final chorus, i love you loving Taylor so much!! thank you for this tutorial

[@DerrikRockne]

The final chorus is insane! Glad you liked it!

[@nikki6265]

yeah i saw fan videos taken from iphones of this performance before the fully-produced version of the performance came out and she sounded the exact same!

[@DerrikRockne]

I'm not surprised....you can't fake something like that. I hope she posts more videos from this Paris concert.

[@camilagrgicevic2890]

@@DerrikRockne I think the entire concert is on Disney Plus

[@ozrivillamor]

It’s amazing to witness how fast he picks up the tune then strum. But, Ha! He can’t help but praise the vocals of Taylor Swift 😂😍

[@joannacharlotte5591]

Thank you for recognising her amazing vocal skill

[@whosoever_rp]

That last part sounds exactly like one of her best songs called All too well

[@Koreankimmie]

One of her best vocal performances acoustic in my own opinion. You pick that up so well.!!

[@paularinaga1576]

This is one of the best breakdowns ever because you talk about all the subtleties like dynamics, amount of strumming, etc. That’s the difference between playing like a robot or playing like an artist.

[@DerrikRockne]

Couldn't agree more

[@alexandraschmidt2984]

This video is absolutely amazing. Your ability to recognize her tendencies when playing and teach is so so So good. The Swifties love you

[@adamleon29]

Im not afraid to say i love taylor swift! My friend had taylors music play at her wedding reception and ever since then i am proud to be a swiftie. I even started making friendship bracelets

[@WarriorPhantom17]

I don't play guitar, but enjoyed watching this. I listen to her acoustic version of this song and Daylight a ton.

[@MsSera21]

I wish there was a guitar close-up of her acoustic rendition of Dancing with our Hands Tied! And Taylor's vocal has never been the strongest part of her skillset (although the delivery has always been on point) but recently she's never sounded better

[@DerrikRockne]

Agreed!

[@dishanthaloi8073]

the way u described every detail chords and emotion is on next level,,,,hatss off sir

[@niceusername8090]

Now ,I realized it's up to you for strumming part as long as you have the chords

[@sinchitamajumdar7122]

Everytime she hits the highs n he smiles oh my god my hearts melting 😌😌😌😌Taylor has always been my inspiration. Love you Taylor! ❤❤❤❤

[@kellye.5678]

I love taylor. She’s so talented and I’m glad that you gave credit where it’s due for her vocals and guitar playing skills. Guitar playing isn’t just about the chords a person uses, there’s so much more to it. She’s also a great lyricist, songwriter and she’s is so kind at heart. She definitely deserved the artist of the decade award in my opinion.

[@PTruong]

Something about Derrik's muted strumming at 3:21 set against Taylor playing in the inset video that's just **chef's kiss** Also, is *density* a good word for "increased amount of strumming"

[@joshua324]

5:35 daamnnn that fitted perfectly

[@katiewicker8024]

Wow! Being able to watch her video and pick it up so easy is amazing! Between him and Taylor they got me wanting to learn guitar. 😍👍

[@DerrikRockne]

You can do it!

[@seansalve3349]

the way he smiles every time taytay hits that note tho dang bro daaaang

[@dawnangelique9600]

i love how he pauses everybtime Taylor hits the high notes and his face is just so cute😍 thanks for doing this vid. proud swiftie🥰 i just subscribed too.😊 great job

[@navyblui]

5:36 i love what he did to his guitar

[@achyutarjun]

4:16 "she is as big as she is, for a reason"......very true......

[@arayasimms1607]

this is the first time i've watched one of his guitar tutorials and i am in utter awe how he can recognize chords in seconds and play it just by ear. i honestly aspire to become this good.😂

[@DerrikRockne]

thanks araya! You will be!

[@justinediger2742]

Thanks Derrik for recognizing how great our American Queen really is and for complimenting her on her talent. I was so blown away by her vocals on this one too. So blown away that I had to get Hulu for a month, because they had the whole Paris performance on there for a little while and I had to watch it over and over again. I brag about her constantly. She has such amazing rhythm, but to feel the lyrics like she does at the same time! I am so impressed with her. More and more every day.

[@barrelleaf]

I love the facial change at 02:27. That's my reaction when I heard this song for the first time. :)

[@gabrielamirandagomes3878]

i´m from brasil and i just loved your video!! you teach so well that i think i understood everything! and i also just loved how everytime she sang "and baby, I get mystified by how this city screams your name " he made sure to pause his own guitar to just quietly listen to her and prize her! you earned another fan

[@darshandani1]

It's because of Taylor that I ever dreamed of playing a guitar, and it's because of your tutorials that I am able to play a little bit ( still learning !) Can't thank you enough !

[@DerrikRockne]

Happy to hear that! Keep at it!

[@carolinaganduri2459]

That thing you did at around 5:36 had me SCREAMINGGGGGG!! IT WAS SO GOOD

[@yo-wz8su]

5:36 that sounded really good

[@jezdolly]

I found this simultaneously soothing and helpful to watch. You have insane talent and skill to be able to pick up the whole song, progression, chords, strumming patterns and all those little details too by ear. I would kill for skills like that! I look forward to seeing your channel grow! Also shoutout to those shook looks you had when Taylor hit those notes.😂 Her vocals were just phenomenal and always have such raw emotion.💓

[@DerrikRockne]

Thank you! Those skills can be learned!

[@jezdolly]

Derrik Rockne You’re welcome! I play a little guitar and piano but I’ve put my guitar down for a while. Hoping to pick it up again and become persistent enough to learn those skills well. Problem is my guitar has such a beautiful timbre but I honestly feel it’s still too big for my tiny ass hands. Hoping to get a much smaller guitar soon, hoping it’ll make things a little easier. :)

[@kyonzki]

I love the reaction at : "CITY SCEAMS YOUR NAME" 😂 pls. Do the wildest dreams Grammy performance or the Delicate at the spotify fan event. 😊

[@DerrikRockne]

I wasn't expecting her to belt it out like that so soon! I'll check those out - thanks for the suggestions!

[@rjsweez]

Dude! You deserve WAY more subscribers! This is a really cool concept and the way to just listen and watch to identify the melodies is really impressive.

[@clip-ontv3295]

finally....!!!! someone who can actually teach us how to use guitar like how Taylor did.......!!!!

[@jaredbonham]

This video is so clear. In both your teaching and in production. The video is really well-edited, you chose perfect placement for the inlays, have great lighting, and the sound quality is fantastic & leveled. In teaching, you're concise and knowledgeable, and very easy to follow. Plus you're this handsome masculine man who's not afraid to show your admiration for Taylor Swift as an artist. I wish you were in LA, I'd totally pay you to give me more lessons. I've only known simple chords since around 2012 and haven't really taken the time to improve, but I plan to keep up with your videos and learn some things.

[@ayberkulgen5180]

I had watched this video some time ago, but I can proudly say that TODAY, I played the entire song JUST LIKE TAYLOR! Thank you for your videos, it's been of immense help!

[@rubyday11]

you're so talented seriously i love watching and learning from these cause you're so good and so respectful of taylor's playing. thank u!!! really appreciate it

[@DerrikRockne]

Thank you!

[@hooked.on.knitting]

You are such a great teacher. Thank you! I started playing around the end of march and i can't believe that i am already able to play one of my favourite songs. Of course my technique is far away from perfect and some of the dynamics are too difficult for me, but this tutorial really pushed me further. Some of your explanations actually helped me with learning a few different songs too. You are amazing!

[@MsKaletha1]

I'm appreciating this whole breakdown from a musical composition/ tutorial perspective. I truly appreciate your willingness to openly admire her vocal abilities and guitar play. New subbie bc you're "reviewing" Tay Tay and for taking the time to educate

[@DerrikRockne]

Thanks!

[@joyceannjavier9916]

I’ve watched it many times and never skipped ads because you deserve it all and more. *YOU’RE THE MAN!*

[@DerrikRockne]

appreciate you!

[@tobysneed8514]

I'm not sure how I missed this when Lover came out, but this was really impressive. You are obviously a talented musician, but an even better instructor. Incredible. Have a Swift day.

[@PlinioBuzato]

Wow. Idk why this was recommended to me, but this man is gorgeous ❤️😂

[@user-un8lg2io5p]

You’re incredible for doing this. It’s amazing what you can pull from listening! Thank you for taking the time to teach!

[@DerrikRockne]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mhsnansr]

I've been listening to this song acoustic version non stop on spotify. I tried learning guitar two years ago but lost motivation. Your video made me want to pick it up and start learning again.

[@sofiasalviano3045]

As a Swiftie for 11 years who struggles to play guitar, I wanted to say this video and your work arr amazing! Looking forward for other songs!

[@mugler_angel]

Check out her grammy performance

[@DerrikRockne]

Will do!

[@ashe-w8p]

Finally somebody did a video on exactly how Taylor played this!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@lynn436]

Yaay a content I like!!! I heard this live version on Spotify and immediately felt the need to learn the song. This is well explained.

[@piqotube7961]

Thank you for this, I love Taylor acoustic guitar performances

[@DerrikRockne]

Same!

[@darkaeons95]

KZbin suggested me this video... Got curious and now I got stuck by your content. Really loving it

[@DerrikRockne]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@itsbobik]

absolutely stunning tutorial

[@amy-bx4jb]

ok i usually never comment but your talent is so unbelievably underrated, its amazing!

[@DerrikRockne]

Thank you! 😊

[@swiftiexo5522]

His reaction to her singing melts my heart ahhh

[@danielladao1978]

Oh great he's perfect pitching that awesome he didn't search it he just listen and observe it properly hod job man

[@DerrikRockne]

Thanks!

[@abigailrosedavis]

I so enjoyed this style of tutorial and his review of this performance and song vocals is spot on!

[@marepahu7951]

you left me speechless you play the guitar perfectly

[@leoswift6938]

Now I really want to see a cover of Cornelia Street from you. You have an amazing voice (and the guitar skills for sure)!

[@jeanbulatao8708]

I heard this song once, and it inspired me to start playing my guitar again after 2 years... I like how clearly you explained every step and I was able to play it after much practice... I wish you could do a tutorial of her song ENCHANTED too.. it's one of my favorites and I'd really love to learn how she played it Live/Acoustic... i tried to learn it from other youtubers but im not as satisfied with their tutorials as I was with your Cornelia street... Thank you! I really hope you read this comment!

[@cxrixga6867]

Not gonna lie, I enjoyed watching this I don’t even know how to play a guitar. Please do more!

[@kosmikpixie]

Just discovered you. Luv it. "She's as big as she is for a reason." Shortest and best acknowledgement I've heard yet of a young woman, obviously born with tremendous talent (she spoke full words at ten months when most children haven't yet learned to walk) who has worked so hard at perfecting her skills. Luv your reaction when she lets loose with those powerful vocal chords driven from her diaphragm, in contrast with the head voice she uses on the album. I've been a superfan from the moment I heard her sing Our Song in 2007 and got to tell her personally in 2008 she'd be as big as the Beatles, my only other superfan musical entity. She is simply amazing.

[@DerrikRockne]

Agreed!

[@kosmikpixie]

@@DerrikRockne I don't watch your Taylor Swift 'how to' videos to learn how to play like her; I can't play anymore because I messed up my left hand in 2003. I watch just to see the looks of utter amazement on your face when the breadth and scope of her talent comes altogether at peak moments. She has no equal. I'm hoping she considers doing a series of outdoor concerts next year with just her and a guitar and piano. I have no doubt she could draw crowds of a quarter million and up. And I would drive halfway across this continent to attend one. Or two. Or five.

[@raymarksobebe5058]

Taylor finally getting the recognition she deserves on her guitar skills. Thank u for this Derrik

[@niekvanwensen]

Dude it’s just 4 chords, that’s not something u should get recognized for, she didn’t even use bar chords but had to use a capo

[@DerrikRockne]

Thanks for watching!

[@emiliab9322]

@@niekvanwensenactually the original chords to this song without capo are C G Am F, chords any guitarist can play including her, she just did this one with different chords because it sounded better to her? idk so don’t drag someone because they used a capo lol not cool

[@niekvanwensen]

@@emiliab9322 you missed a whole comment-war here a year ago😂 all the comments got deleted I guess. Anyway, I’m not mocking her guitar skills, I think that’s very shallow to do. However I find it a bit cringe to say “finally her guitar skills get some recognition” to such a big artist who has absolutely made it but clearly isn’t a guitar virtuoso in any way and thus doesn’t need to also be praised for outstanding guitar skills she doesn’t have. If she would be some unknown special guitarist it would be completely appropriate to say that she’s finally getting recognition. It’s just a bit pretentious to me now. Nothing wrong with using a capo, look at Tommy Emmanuel for example, but praising someone’s guitarskills based on open cowboy chords just doesn’t make that much sense.

[@IfICanNeverGiveYouPeace]

Look what Taylor does to me. Sends me searching for guitar tutorials in the middle of the night. Could you do one for August from folklore?

[@megimihaylova98]

I have no intentions on learning how to play the guitar (as of rn), but your effort and passion shine through the video and made it interesting!

[@DerrikRockne]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgietorrance]

8:15 I know goosebumps makes you itchy. I feel that too

[@toweronthehill]

Awesome replay and analysis of a great song

[@DerrikRockne]

Thanks!

[@kashmalahasan9471]

You left us with no choice other than stanning you and your incredible skills

[@ALXCINC]

I just stumbled upon this video and Derrick I have to say you've made me a fan of yours! Great breakdown and lesson. I love that you took the time to appreciate her vocals too. Thank you for this!

[@danielbrown8777]

Like the videos I have seen so far. Like how you just show how to learn it live raw music and you do so many diff styles horns up brother. Thank you for your time and sharing the skill of 🎵

[@nilssjoberg8074]

Blank Space, Wildest Dreams, How You Get The girl all grammy museum performance please!

[@DerrikRockne]

Added!

[@therandomperson20]

There’s a how you get the girl Grammy museum performance too?!!

[@nilssjoberg8074]

Puja Sen yessss

[@nilssjoberg8074]

Derrik Rockne thank you so much!

[@farflunghopes]

This video was so fun! Really informative the way you broke it down. I love this performance and have been trying to find tutorials. Thank you!

[@DerrikRockne]

Awesome! Glad it helped

[@heyciaraa9408]

Even at the start, I’m already amazed because I think you’re a quick learner 😭

[@shyammohansharma8919]

Thanks sir. I am a new learner. Practising my strumming nowadays.

[@zeeb0w]

awesome video and i agree, taylor is an underrated guitar player - she has amazing dynamics in both her playing and her vocals!