Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult - Acoustic Guitar Lesson

An acoustic guitar lesson of my interpretation of the classic Blue Oyster Cult song - Don't Fear The Reaper.
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0:00 Chords etc.
0:40 Playthrough with chords, picking & strumming pattern
4:56 The riff played slowly
6:00 Part of verse 1 played slowly
7:02 The chorus played slowly

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[@doctornerve]

What a beautiful version. Worth hearing completely outside the guitar lesson context. Thanks

[@guitartutorman]

doctornerve Cheers mate, much appreciated :)

[@ihatethis6472]

I would so buy this as a cover!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@camilocarvajal1378]

I love this version man. I'm an amateur learning on my own and you put one of my favorite songs in an easy way for me to learn it. Thanks budy!!

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Camilo - you are welcome :)

[@kerstinschmidt6956]

Your voice is so mind blowing!!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@6174ever]

Thank you for posting. I'm trying to learn this song on a classical guitar and now I have an example of how it should sound.

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome :)

[@jasonnz6]

This is the best acoustic rendition out there - pace, picking, voice spot on. I searched my arse off and this is my favourite. Plus actually a great tutorial.

[@guitartutorman]

Thanks Jason, and for your kind donation, I really appreciate it - Alan :)

[@jasonnz6]

No You! :)

[@someoneonyoutube1993]

One of my favorite all time songs. Now just need more practice. Thank you so much. The solo will be for much later.

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome :)

[@slambodianjones]

You're lessons are perfect for me, I'm at the point where I can just jump in and play along once I remember the chord shapes / patterns!

[@guitartutorman]

All the best AJ :)

[@MrCaptainHooker]

Such a great way to teach guitar, I picked this song up so easily because of you. Thank you so much.

[@jimdurrell9038]

Dude. This video is absolutely perfect for learning the song. Thank you so much for the effort you put into making the video

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Jimmy, all the best with it :)

[@Jakegannon27]

wow this guy is the real deal

[@finalblast9406]

Your voice is perfect for this type of music, love it.

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@grinninggreen6750]

I have learning disabilities and music have NEVER clicked. I don't know/understand the terms, and I sure as hell can't read music. The pictures along side video of you actually playing the guitar ate brilliant! Wonder if I'd be able to pick it up this way? 🤔

[@guitartutorman]

All the best to you, I hope they help :)

[@riffraff7270]

You gotta believe in yourself and develop your hearing and feeling of music, and happiness will be yours. Greetings from Russia

[@downhill240]

Excellent lesson with so many different techniques shown! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@yiuho]

Bro, you are fantastic. Don't stop, please. Your lessons it's so cool.

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@RickCoram]

Alan, have many of your tutorials on my playlists. Your setup which includes chord shapes &c I find the best method. :-)

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you Rick, I appreciate your support :)

[@kylesmithington7016]

Your tutorials are outstandingly helpful Alan. You're a legend, thank you.

[@guitartutorman]

Kyle Smithington Cheers Kyle, best wishes :)

[@paso193]

Nice cover/tutorial of the iconic hook/intro and chords. Your singing added an unexpected bonus to the whole thing. Not an easy song to sing and pull off the hook like that. I actually looped your version and broke my Strat out to throw in those leads throughout the song. Sounded so good half the neighborhood came over to bobble-head, drink some Tequila shots and fight over the cowbell.... LOL! Good job, Mr. Robinson. Look forward to more of your contributions - definitely subscribing.

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you, I appreciate your kind words (and your subscription) :)

[@lookigotanewusername]

One of the best acoustic covers of DFTR i've heard, greetings from one of the original 13 colonies!

[@guitartutorman]

lookigotanewusername Cheers, best wishes from Wales :)

[@allisdaddy1]

excellent, excellent teaching. super visual aids . great video and great job !!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you Mark :)

[@allisdaddy1]

@@guitartutorman YW !!

[@gregunruh753]

Thanks for the tutorial! THIS is the best format for teaching a song. It really helps showing the chord diagrams and the strum pattern while the song is being played. Normal speed, slow speed, you literally covered it all in 8 minutes. Just about every other person tried to talk us through it and show the guitar neck, but we can’t always tell which note is being fretted. I subscribed, I hope you have more lessons on KZbin.

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you Greg, I appreciate your kind comment :)

[@boydboyter]

I've watched a bunch of guitar videos and you have the best, great vocals as well, thanks

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers, Happy New Year :)

[@Trankass]

I found your channel for this song and I've learned too many more. Thank you, I really appreciate the not talking formula. You are a great singer aswell.

[@guitartutorman]

+Oo Ismynamo Thank you, best wishes :)

[@GabrielAlvesMonteiro]

I'm Brazillian and this help me so much, thank you !!!!

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome, best wishes from Wales :)

[@steveandrushko75]

i played this along with you on my 12 string with chorus and dig delay it was freaking awesome!

[@brycecrane2569]

No filler, no rambling, just straight to the point. Why can’t more tutorials be like this?

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Bryce 😊

[@dreamviver]

Thank you! Great cover and very helpful!

[@eliftan8880]

Thank you for these video lessons... Seriously, the most helpful lessons I could find on youtube, especially the chord boxes really help. :) Keep up...

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome, thank you for your kind comment :)

[@Andrew-fk8yf]

My favorite tutorial made by you so far!

[@guitartutorman]

Thanks Andrew, I am glad you liked it :)

[@adolfometal2]

I GOT A FEVER!!!

[@cashenewans9648]

Here, lemme prescribe you some more cowbell.

[@Fadeypoo]

Awww wicked one, Al. You're doing lessons on almost all the songs I love. Thanks man. And nice to see your complete head for a change. peace, Paul..

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you Paul, much appreciated mate :)

[@michaelworse6034]

Fantastic lesson of a beloved song , many thanks !

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Michael :)

[@drstevenbgoldstein]

Great lesson, loved it. Thanks for sharing

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Steven, you are welcome :)

[@craigjohnston8235]

Another great tutorial. Thank you Alan. Always look forward to your lessons even tho am still a beginner and can only play very easy songs I still love watching your videos.

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you Craig, I appreciate your support mate :)

[@str33ko]

Excellent work, thank you!!

[@maryannpetri3230]

Love this tutorial-love your voice

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you, best wishes :)

[@gejuje]

Another one i have to learn. Great lessons and great music taste, thanks

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Gert, much appreciated :)

[@richardlindquist5936]

Very nice! Great demo. Thanks!

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Richard :)

[@larflarfer7092]

Another great lesson, much appreciated alan

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers mate, thanks for your support :)

[@TheKennyeck]

Excellent job, Alan!! Very impressed, thank you for sharing!

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome, thank you for your kind comment :)

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

Totally love it Alan 🙌

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you Vernon :)

[@JurNL80]

Another great cover, Alan!!!!

[@NovastarGame]

Very good tutorial. Nice graphic explanation. Thanks you !

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers, you are welcome :)

[@5getlost]

finally someone i can follow when learning music great job!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@mertman1]

Love your lessons...

[@guitartutorman]

+william merten Cheers William :)

[@jro3145]

your vocals are amazing just throwing that out there. also thanks for helping me learn this song, with the tutorial it is easier to learn so I appreciate it very much

[@guitartutorman]

+J Ro Thank you, best wishes :)

[@banks615]

Nice job man, good teaching video

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@111atlus]

Alan, true respect for what ure doing. Very professional approach. Hello from Russia ;)

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you, best wishes from Wales :)

[@MarianoBg]

Excellent work!!!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@jamesbarker1994]

Fantastic guide, love the setup with the chords on screen and strings, brilliant channel, subscribed

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@SQDLVR]

Nicely done!! Love it Alan!!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you Eamon :)

[@bondedbybud1151]

Thanks! Helped a ton

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome :)

[@mariel.8049]

Great tutorial and great cover as well :) thanks

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Marie, best wishes :)

[@Birdie1kotc]

Great lesson. I enjoyed your singing very much. Well done.

[@guitartutorman]

Rob Maser Thank you Rob :)

[@TheonlyloveIneed]

Top education, Thank you !

[@tonymiranda8169]

love this thanks for the lesson

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome Tony, you can find a song sheet for this video here: guitartutorman.com/blue-oyster-cult-dont-fear-the-reaper/ 😊

[@kalonivek717]

Needs more cowbell.

[@nadermuhaisen7587]

Kevin Kertesz iam just picked up guitar. this SOB. is going to make me a rock star. every angle to see and learn ppppeeeerffect. SOB I'll have to fight off women and spend as much money as possible and go to rehab now. great. PS. your a great teacjer

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Nader, I hope you enjoy yourself :)

[@billkoul9780]

Kevin Kertesz XD

[@setharnold999]

xD

[@bufoonly]

You have an illniss and the only prescription is cowbell🤣

[@leejarvis6113]

Great tutorial Alan. The graphics really help.

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Lee :)

[@JesseS420]

This one is great, as are all your others. I love your lessons keep up the amazing work.

[@guitartutorman]

Thanks Jesse, much appreciated :)

[@greatspirited]

Good playing. Very enjoyable to listen to you in the first part of your video.

[@guitartutorman]

greatspirited Thank you :)

[@XFXRecon]

Great Vid, helped me a lot. Thank you!

[@guitartutorman]

XFXRecon Cheers, you are welcome :)

[@Linusolas]

I really dig your method of teaching. I bought an Ovation D-Scale about a year ago(being inspired by Ian MacKaye and his baritone guitar and Kaki King) I am a horrible learner with large stubby fingers and bad dexterity. But your method of teaching is slow, very observable and understandable. Please keep up the good work.

[@L15SANDRO]

thanks man now i can play this song..excellent tuto!

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Nikotee :)

[@banjofy]

This is fantastic! Been working on a banjo cover and could not get the lyrics to work with the chords in the 2nd and 3rd verses until I spent time with video! Awesome cover and lesson!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you, much appreciated :)

[@Drumbinnisbrian]

great idea showing the chords

[@luthienrocks]

thanks, this really helped me with the song and i really like the layout of your videos, very simple and straight forward. cheers!

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome, best wishes - Alan :)

[@Documentts]

Brilliant mate. keep up the good work

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@Virtual-Media]

You got the guitar tutorials nailed, excellent!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@Ross17033]

Great tutorial man, thank you

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Ross, much appreciated :)

[@LuisGarcia-hm9xb]

Amazing tune. Great job man!

[@guitartutorman]

Thanks Luis :)

[@ivydnb]

beautiful cover, thank you :) will try to learn

[@guitartutorman]

Thanks Igor, all the best with it :)

[@Ozz-lm7mb]

I've watched the video more than 10 time just listening to the cover.

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@paulawilliamson637]

Wow, what an awesome tutorial, you are an incredible singer as well. I’m a pianist and I know my theory and such, but I’m a heavy rock musician and the guitar is much more prolific in the genre. You’ve made me journey from the keys to the shedder, I have a Beat up BC rich and a beautiful Martin sigma acoustic. You had my sub from ground zero. Thank you very much for the knowledge. Awesomeness ........ period 🎼

[@peetey249]

Perfect.

[@neil2385]

Well done

[@johncampbell9411]

great video .. thanks man

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers John :)

[@JohnSmith-tw4cg]

It took me 15 minutes and now I know the song cool ...thanks man...

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers John, you are welcome :)

[@trashchris]

Another good job mate!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@arkadisonic1339]

thank you for this job!

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome :)

[@imadumas2]

Great job sir!

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Ed :)

[@marianackles5734]

Thank you man! ❤

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome :)

[@guillaumerobichaud9848]

I'm starting to playing it, have to admit changing the cords is difficult but with time I'll be able to play perferctly. Thanks and great tutorial 👌

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you, best of luck with it :)

[@Xermephos]

I really enjoyed learning this favorite song of mine on my guitar, via your cover, thank you! :)

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers, you are welcome :)

[@desperado6255]

Nicely done

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Tommy :)

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Great version Alan! Cheers dx

[@guitartutorman]

Thanks David :)

[@sammiercomcastnet]

Great song!

[@guitartutorman]

Thanks Sammie :)

[@stolenprayer566]

love how this video is set up.

[@guitartutorman]

+stolenprayer Thank you :)

[@emanuelsosa6037]

Dude, this is awesome Great voice!

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@timh8257]

Love that alternate picking.

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Tim 😊

[@juanmary6155]

Good work!!!!!👍👍👍

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@Rin-fx3zs]

wooooaaa super good video thank you

[@guitartutorman]

+dalejandro pinto Cheers, you are welcome :)

[@setharnold999]

Awesome thank you

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Seth :)

[@chrisd.5603]

Thank you Alan!

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome Chris :)

[@keithandrews777]

Great!!

[@guitartutorman]

Cheers Keith :)

[@edoardovisentin8033]

Grandee!!

[@ProblematicBeach]

Loved it thnx

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)

[@bugfishbackfisch2830]

This version is just perfect! I am a beginner but this really motivates me to learn (I am proud to say I'm already pretty okay at the first part :D). Thanks a lot for this vid

[@guitartutorman]

You are welcome Sarah, best wishes :)

[@beatricewitt]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@guitartutorman]

+beatricewitt You are welcome :)

[@NuckyThompson]

Very good Alan, best song ever =)

[@guitartutorman]

Thank you :)