Drop D Tuning a la Neil Young, Allman Brothers, and Zeppelin

[@chrismcnulty9046]

I love Neil Young's music and your lesson on Harvest Moon has been a real eye opener. I'll be 65 in December, been playing since I was about 12, and feel as though I've learned more in the last month than I have in a long, long time. Thanks, Chris

[@richardmiddlemass6779]

Thanks for a great lesson on drop D tuning to me it creates a dark rich texture with neat melody lines running all around a strong bass overtone very creative and I love playing with all the new ideas

[@davidlindon8428]

Marty, I have learned so much from you! Thank you, thank you! Your style of teaching really strikes a note with me. You make it look so dang easy but of course it's not..lol You keep posting and I'll keep practicing! Thanks man, you rock! David L.

[@RWulff007]

David Lindon marty is not here anymore. Martys music

[@benallmark9671]

Awesome comment ! Hope you’re still healthy and well.

[@VladimirGologan]

My grandfather fought in WW2 and at the end of his life he could barely hear. From him I learned to appreciate what most of us take for granted. Playing the guitar, and music in general brings joy in our lives. We often forget to be grateful for what we have. Thank you Marty for being a wonderful teacher and for sharing this treasure with us!

[@Iwantagibson]

this was SUCH a productive lesson ! thanks Marty this 60 year old terminal patients is learning guitar just from your free lessons. another bucket list item starting to make progress thanks to your easy lessons. Amen brother !

[@jeff7764]

GAS 1957 god bless you sir

[@benallmark9671]

Gas 57 , I hope you’re still with us , if not I bet you had the best life ever. God bless you and music !

[@charlesklein9169]

Marty, I love your lessons.After having a stroke a year ago playing and learning new things on my guitar is the best therapy ever for me I play everyday. Your lessons are easy to follow because of the way you teach them. God bless you and please keep teaching.

[@Grvthang]

He mentions tuning "up" (from a lower pitch up to the desired pitch). This is a good general practice that I don't see many new players taught. The reason is this - tuning 'up' ensures that the gears of your tuning machine and the windings of the string around the tuner's post are stressed. If you tune 'down', you are providing an opportunity for the windings and gear lash to add some slack to the string (making it go flat) once you start playing.

[@jasminedakota3958]

Grvthang yes

[@stuartdrury5990]

Yes I have always done this " tune up practice " but as you say it's not generally taught or thought of being the correct method .

[@wadeforester8639]

Been playing for years and suggest this guy to anyone. Not just anyone starting out, but intermediate, seasoned players too. Literally a lesson for damn near anything you want to learn.

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Hey Marty, thanks for all the free lessons on line. I have looked at a lot of instructors on you tube and by far you have that gift to teach. Thanks for your patience and great teaching. I have learned a lot from your videos and hope I can some day purchase your material so I can become a greater guitar player. I write music and sing, so I am always looking for new ideas. I like to play all kinds of music and you teach in the same way. You're teaching has been a blessing to me because it equips me to better, more skillfully, generate music to express my love and appreciation for God to capture hearts for Jesus Christ. God bless you your student, Jesse Mendez

[@altide45]

Great lesson! I received my first guitar for Christmas, and I have learned so much more from Marty, then the 10 lessons that were paid for as part of my gift. He teaches in a way that "Just makes since"! I was curious about the drop -D tuning, and I have already began practicing thanks to this lesson. Thanks Mr. Marty!

[@SounderAU]

Oh man. Love this vid, Marty! I can't wait to get home and try this out. Seven more night shifts and a short plane flight and I'll be re-united with my guitar. I miss my guitar. :(

[@joesutton2007]

Its not even been a year since I began playing guitar. I started with a few lessons i was given for my birthday, and although the teacher was good I wasn't learning in a way that suited me. Ever since finding Marty I've never needed a lesson, and I've progressed so much more in an easy and enjoyable way. Thank you Marty for truly inspiring me to stick to guitar, and showing what hard work and passion can really achieve.

[@TheNewenglandboys]

Awesome. Would like to know how to play more chords with that drop D tuning style.

[@bradpalitti6314]

After searching the web for someone that can teach on a entry level you by far have a talent to relate to both entry level as well a advanced players. I am 60 + years old and just starting out,with your method I think I will stick with it. Thank You so Much

[@SenedgeTheAttic]

you just made my day!!!!!

[@GuitarJamzOfficial]

SenedgeTheAttic well that's just awesome!! hey thanks so much for the support! I truly appreciate it!

[@pmill35]

I hit a plateau in my playing a while back, got bored, and wasn't really playing too much anymore. After seeing your videos theses last few months you've helped me get motivated to pick up the ole 6-sting just about everyday again. Thank you

[@jmstartz]

Thanks a ton Marty. I have owned a guitar for 20 years and just never stuck with it. After finding your videos a little over a month ago I can't put my guitar down. I finally broke down and bought a new guitar that I pick up at the end of the month! Thanks so much. Your videos are easy to follow and I look forward to every new one!

[@mrooswebster]

Your lessons are the best. I have taken guitar lessons with a certified instructor and didn't learn half as much as I have actually learned watching your videos. Your not just giving people tabs your actually teaching technique, and giving the viewer the power and knowledge to explore and do their own thing. Awesome

[@aidanbyrne5008]

Hi Marty, again you have inspired me to play. I've gone back to learning the guitar after twenty more years and your lessons have made it much easier than I ever would have thought. I can believe now that I will become a guitarist thank you and keep up the good work.

[@TheZinnmaster]

3 yrs and feel I've hit a plateau. Summer duties are keeping me from spending needed time on the strings. Always enjoy your tips, tricks, and song lessons. Thanks.

[@billygreene4200]

Marty Ive been watching your videos for years now ..you've never let me down. Ive learned so much and am very grateful for all your help. If I would be able to get more of your products im sure the sky's the limit on what i can accomplish.

[@majorcalvin1]

Thanks Marty, your videos are so helpful, I've been self-taught by ear since I was around 12, I am 50 now. Started my boys on the basic chords at 8 and 10yrs old. They struggled for a few years with books. But we are all 3 subscribed, and thanks to your videos, my two youngest are out playing me by far now at 15 and 17yrs old. Thanks Brother and keep teaching ! Your great at it. God bless

[@davidcalvert3949]

Hi Marty...im 61 been trying to play all my life..AND thanks to you I can play ..ill watch your viedos then play ....your way of teaching is so easy to under stand thank you so much........Dave Calvert

[@ScottWertz]

I'm just a n00b with a long way to go and never enough time to practice, but every time I watch one of Marty's videos I take a hop up one notch in understanding and three in inspiration. Thanks so much for your efforts, man.

[@TheJoe92115]

Thanks for showing that little 'real beginner' step G, as usual imparting the essence for all your variously talented estudents...what keeps me coming back.

[@soulgazer]

Hey Marty, I bought your Blues Master Class last year and have seen my playing improve by leaps and bounds. I'm in my late 30s, and took up guitar again after a long hiatus of career-building and child-rearing. Now I play guitar with my boys, ages 7 and 5, and we rock out as a family. Keep on trucking, my friend... You bring joy to many on the Internets!

[@mzmudy]

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[@loganduckworth377]

You're still one of my favorites for guitar playing breakdowns. I always get something from one of your videos. Thank you sir. 🙏

[@6Deicidal6Angel6]

Played for years but always learn something when I watch you. Great personality for teaching and that makes learning easier and more enjoyable.

[@ugee4678]

Marty you are a God send for me I have learned so much from watching you on youtube, you have taught me how to play countles songs I would like to say thank you for everything you do. I love your Blues lesson can't wait to get started on your Country CD. God Bles You ...

[@ashtonhodgins9190]

Hey marty ive been listening to you for 4 years and u have inspired me to play guitar im 12 and ive never had a guitar lesson since a week ago and ive never had a guitar lesson untill last week and you have changed my life honestly i think you are an amazing guitar player and and a because of you i went from beginner to being able to play van halens eruption and i just wanted to say how much i appreciate you honestly

[@ShawnHudgell]

And here all this time I've been playing Midnight Rider in standard tuning. Your videos never fail to inform and entertain. Thanks man.

[@MarcePhoenix]

I just started playing guitar at the beginning of the year, and thanks to your videos I've made huge leaps and bounds. Thanks for all the help man, I really appreciate it.

[@doublearon2020]

I have only been playing about 6 months. I am 36 and never played an instrument. I am in love with guitar. It's a never ending challenge that is so rewarding. Your lessons have been a huge help to me. I appreciate all your hard work. This particular lesson is perfect for me. I love the ideas of using so many different techniques on so few chords. I can't wait to practice. Keep jamming Bro.

[@SeafoamArts]

Now that was the best Drop D tuning lesson I have seen. I learned more in these ten minutes than I have the past ten years. Some of my favorite songs utilize Drop D but the door has been opened wide now. Thanks again for a great lesson Marty.

[@BeetjeVreemd]

I'm a bit overwhelmed with the offer. Started taking lessons 2 months back, and now practicing everyday. Thanks so much for your instruction video's, they inspire me. Would love to own everything you've ever created, wanna learn more more more! :)

[@bobgomez214]

Man, it’s just a pleasure learning from these videos. You are thorough when you need to be and move along just when I seem to be getting it.

[@FlemishPatriot]

In the month I've picked up my guitar again, I've learned more from U than any other book I have laying around here. Thank U Marty!

[@MassielBarrosTorning]

Marty, your lessons are filled with excellent tricks and tips that make it interesting to learn. But your enthusiasm and energy is what makes you one of the best online resources I've come across. I'm loving your passion :)

[@rodneybowden313]

I have been playing 35 years. Many recordings. You have totally helped me change the way I think about playing guitar! You rock dude!

[@dutchy2amsterdam]

Wow, this is why I started playing guitar half a year ago, after watching your videos. Those tricks are really helpful, thank you so much!

[@69ragster]

Thanks for giving us the little secrets that make it easier to play and sound like the pro's. And giving us a boat load of confidence.

[@IIbrAunII]

I completely forgot about drop D and everything you could do with it, im glad Marty was here to show me the light

[@thomasSKG326]

Guitar Teaching online would have been a ZERO without your videos and youtube channels. Huge fan of yours. !!!EXCELLENT JOB MARTY!!! Keep doing your best!

[@PaisleyFamily]

You've got me started on guitar again after 40 years. A talk about acoustic guitars - woods, styles, etc and how they affect each one's individual sound would be well received.

[@Dubble_Bubble40]

This is so crazy! Drop D has been one of my favorite tunings, and I used to mess around and do very similar things, especially the little riff you did at the end there. Awesome stuff, keep it coming!

[@captaingrub2228]

When you said how it's easier to ride up to a note when tuning than to drop into one, that is so true. I will go so far as to drop a sharp string past being in tune so I can tune into it from below. This is because of the physical properties of wire being tightened (it will have a higher fidelity when being tightened than when being loosened.

[@StevenGrob]

Music is expressing the inexpressible. Your lessons allow me to be able to really express myself through my music, so a big thanks for that. Playing guitar/music has been the greatest gift in my life and you make it so much easier for me. You rock Marty! Thanks!

[@Aaron4468]

Wanted to learn guitar for most of my life but was always put off by how complicated it seemed. You make it so easy and fun to learn and I am truly grateful. Keep up the great work.

[@Y47Z]

Thank you so much, man! I have not played guitar for nearly 10 years now because I felt like I was going nowhere and lessons only ever confused me. This was simple and perfectly described, I am going to pick up the Gibson again.

[@cameronclark1289]

First time I ever attempted a drop d tune, and that was WAY easier than I thought. Neil Young here I come. I'm a newbie and absolutely LOVE the lessons. Going to the website now...

[@tonkageorge]

I always watch your lessons at least 4 or 5 times to pick up on the little details. You're the best! Excellent tips always.

[@diehard82]

I gotta say Marty, you have helped in out so much, I have only been playing for about 6 month and i have learnt so much from you. Thank you for all lesson and i fully intend to get a paid subscription as soon as i can afford it.

[@vincentgrippi9524]

As I’ve said many times you have the gift of teaching , your so much easier to follow and learn from , I send all my friends that want to start playing to your channel and they agree

[@jokeefeca]

Finally I understand what Drop D Tuning is, and why guitar players use it. You make it so straight forward. Awesome video. Thanks Marty! All your videos are great!

[@CstotheZee]

Ayyyyy. Man, I love your little lessons. I've learned 'over the hills and far away' with your help! Can't tell you how great it feels to just pick up my guitar and play that freaking song. Much thanks.

[@timmy1776]

Just started playing about six months ago and I have been learning everything from penatonic scales to as basic asstrumming and picking and I've learned more from your videos then a book I bought and yousician thanks Marty your unbeleivable man.

[@wowowiiwaa1337]

I’ve only been playing a few months, haven’t tried asstrumming. Doubt I have the calluses for that!

[@Whadzup100]

started playing 1 1/2 year ago, learning all by myself every day - all I had were martys videos. he puts so much passion in it and that since years, that's why i really love him, his style and this expression of art.. thanks from germany :)

[@geldeddonkey7320]

Listened and played neil since I was ten , guit ar and harmonicas. Ive taken up the keyboards for the last 5. LOve all music.Marty , youve helped me with so much, you are always my first reference. Scott in OZ

[@andreaamores9132]

Hey Marty! This is the 3rd video I have seen of yours and they are great! I was 60 last week and was a roadie as a teen but never learned to play though I always wanted to. 3 years ago I bought my first electric guitar an epi sheraton II , (always loved chuck berry) and finally got an acoustic and am serious about learning . I subscribed today because I can relate to your teaching. hey my kids are watching and learning too. I am an American but now live in the Philippines. I bought the kids guitars 3 months ago and they are already way better than me, so I gotta save face! Keep them coming and thank you so much! God |Bless. Andrea

[@MSJsoul]

You are a good guitar player, but I would argue your strength is in you ability to share what you know and teach it to others through inspiration. Thank you for all the tips.

[@jamesmichaelmelody]

As usual, Marty does it better than anyone. Excellent lesson (no surprise there). Simple and easy to understand. I've checked out a lot of guitar instructional videos and Marty's are by far the best. Not only that, Marty's got the personality to boot! Love watching Marty more than any other instructor. He takes the time to show different ways to add that extra finesse! He genuinely LOVES passing on his knowledge. Best of all...I learn from Marty's videos. Keep it up Marty!

[@TheRoyceBjorn]

Another door opened for beginners like me. Thanks, Marty, for giving us newbies fun stuff to play with.

[@TalkingPintGlassAds]

I watch your videos ever day. I am a newbie and already have learned more from you in 30 days than I have in last year thanks for your generosity by sharing this. I am inspired and commited. Cheers Bob

[@danbenjafield7756]

Hey Marty, I've been playing for 17 years, have had lots of lessons from good teachers and always thought I was playing at a fairly reasonable standard, until I started using your video lessons earlier this year!!! Your lessons have helped me so much with my understanding and use of scales, licks and generally broadened my knowledge a lot!!! I'm a much better player now just from the few things you have taught me!!! You make it so simple, yet it all sounds brilliant!!!! Cheers Marty

[@cameronworden5966]

Marty is the man. He has helped me so much and I am very grateful.

[@hijoonoo]

I bought my guitar on black friday a couple years ago and have never taken a lesson; I learned almost completely from your lessons and they have been so much help! I've especially enjoyed all the Zeppelin!! haha Thanks for all the help! You da man.

[@johnquade5574]

Thank You Marty! I love the dropD tuning... I watched the "Don't Back Down" lesson and it was a hit at a party this weekend!!! Can't wait to learn more.

[@Highflyerone]

This is one of your best lessons Marty, this really can open up someone's acoustic playing.

[@markdenzilfinnerty6453]

Marty my guitar was weeping, till I got to know your web site. Now there's no more tears for fears, now that I've rekindled the dying flame. Thanks once again....Mark. F.

[@dankind316]

This is the best and easiest lesson I have seen for learning something cool in Drop D. Great job Marty!

[@jamespratt2750]

Im 59 years old and i wish 40 years ago when i was just learning the guitar there was something like the net. Marty your the best its easy to rap my head what you teach. Better late than never

[@patjaffray6799]

Cheers from Malaysia. Just wanted to thank you (and Justin) as you're the only guitar teachers I've had. You've done a great job. Hope you keep it up!

[@owenmcmahon1884]

Hey Marty, i just wanted to say thanks so much for everything you do for all of us. You're really helping a lot of people, including me, chase their dreams and get away from a lot of bad stuff, thanks a ton dude you're awesome!

[@synistric]

Thanks for another great lesson. I've learned so much from you Marty. Don't ever stop you mean so much to a lot of guitarists and musicians in general.

[@lolzzz142]

Hey Marty, Six months ago I touched a guitar for the first time. It felt really weird. I couldn't even imagine then that I would be able to play that kind of thing. But I wanted it very badly. I've been watching your videos from then to now and I will be watching them for a long time. Thanks to you I can play Wonderwall, Nothing else Matters, Lola, Good Riddance, Behind Blue Eyes and many others. I just want to thank you. Without out you I would never be able to accomplish that. So Marty, Thanks

[@jimgus7268]

Marty I have been learning guitar for the last several years from your lessons if it wasnt for you I would have given up ... thanks for the easy and entertaining lessons!!!!

[@HeyPap1967]

Hey Marty !!!!! Awesome Lesson, You have Motivated Me. I have had Back surgury 2 months ago. I went thru the same deal You did when I was 10, wanting to learn to play the guitar. I had a Bad teacher, hollar all time, and Yes I quit !!! Now at 54, I never knew it was so easy to pick up and learn to play !!! Thanks for All The Easy info !!!

[@jimbow56]

Always love your lessons Marty. Thanks so much for opening up the drop d tuning world for me, Jim

[@davidgilmourfanatic]

Thanks to your videos I've gone from my wife telling me, "please stop playing or at least wait until I'm out of the room" (sadly a true statement from her) to "hey, that sounds kinda good, you are getting better". Today she was grooving a little as I was playing and I told her it was because of the D licious tuning that Marty of Guitar Jamz.com had turned me on to. Marty, you rock, and because of you I now rock too. Thanks for all your help with your excellent easy to understand videos.

[@cvilla5656]

Thank you Marty Your lessons and tricks to getting the best sounds to evolve from my Old Playing Practices to a much better resonating sound. Your tricks actually have made me appreciate my ability from beginner limits to actually impressing myself and those listening. Thanks much...

[@cdcdupree]

Marty you are a very good player and the way you teach is far above the rest, A lot of people can play and teach....but it's your soul and the way you handle your business and family that's what I am most impressed about you.........Rock on my friend!

[@JackFrost877]

Marty your lessons are awesome and I have been watching them ever since i started playing. However I haven't seen all your tricks and lessons. This is why I want to be one out of the three comments to receive all your tricks and lessons to become an excellent guitar player. But if I don't win I wish luck to the three lucky winners of your tricks and lessons.

[@ihull99]

Marty... You are the man.! Bought a set of your CD's and I WANT MORE!!! My understanding of guitar has come miles since I found you!! Thanks

[@MrSeanster22]

Marty thanks for everything you do ive been playing for 2 years and youve taught me everything i know because of you i now have a ever growning passion for guitar i love it. If you ever make a trip east to tennesse look me up the beers are on me brother

[@listerheb]

Your stuff is amazing Marty! You've inspired my two young daughters and me to learn guitar together. It's been the best thing I could think of to really build a strong bond between us. There's no prouder feeling than my young daughter asking if I can play some Neil Young with her. Mike

[@TheJedidragon529]

Love your videos man. You make it real easy to understand theory and techniques. I learned more in a 10 minute theory video from you than I did in 6 months of trying to figure it out on my own. Thanks man.

[@linkwilliams5173]

Been following you and watching your lesson ever since i picked one of these things up years ago, and i love these type of lessons, it really inspires creativity as opposed to learning other musicians riffs and chord progressions, keep em coming! thanks marty!

[@Saxophoneblood]

Marty! You're the best. When I first started playing guitar, I took lessons and did scales repeatedly and hated it. I started back up again about a year and a half ago when I heard about your lessons. You make playing so much more enjoyable and I I can't thank you enough for that. You really are the best :)

[@jfnd01]

Thanks Marty, I've been in a slump lately, looking for inspiration, and this video totally gave it to me. You're the best.

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[@ohsay1]

Great job Marty. You truly have a knack for teaching. As a beginner, you inspire me to pick up my guitar every day. As a huge Neil Young fan, this lesson is extra exciting. Thank you.

[@srenhansen6039]

Thank you so much Marty. You really helped me gain a lot of different skills when i comes to playing guitar. You're the first person, that pops in my mind when i need to learn a song. Recently learned the solos from metallica (two first), crazy train, nothing else matters, fade to black and a bunch of other coold stuff. You sir, really are an inspiration for many !

[@danfuckinoff7605]

You are blessed Marty thank you are skilled teacher and I really appreciate what you've done with your time .

[@kayneturner2808]

Marty, you are inspiring. You never make a song feel like it is TOO hard or discouraging. I promised my Grandfather to play "Apache" by the Shadows, but can't find anything that is true to the song. It would be very appreciated. thanks mate!

[@kylekochanowski9741]

You've taken me from begginer, to intermediate, to advanced intermediate... Thanks for everything Marty! Keep it up!

[@pjdunlop7817]

This lesson could not have came out at a better time for me!! I have recently been really getting in to bluegrass and country guitar and was trying to explore drop D a little bit on my own, but this has been a big help, thanks very much, keep up the good work!! :D

[@murrayw72]

Just bought your blues Dom. DVD set! Can't wait for it to arrive! Thanks for all your great free videos! Now it's time to enjoy your full teaching experience!

[@Gr8tgadspy]

For somebody that travels a lot like myself. You make learning to play easy and fun. All I need is my guitar and some WiFi. Thanks a lot and keep em coming.

[@suffsskydvr]

Awesome lesson. Drop D sounds so complicated but you make easy. This lefty beginner appreciates all of your hard work.

[@davidsilk7350]

Marty you kill it brotha, I have learnt so much from all your lessons and cant thank you enough for all your work put in! keep on rockin cause I know I will

[@riccci1313]

2 years ago I couldn't play the guitar & I never posted a video to KZbin. Today I can jam & I have posted several videos of me jamming to KZbin. Both of these things are courtesy of you. I attempted to play for over 10 years & even took lessons, but I always ended up frustrated & unable to play. Now I can play like a mf riot--solos, barre chords etc.Your lessons are the absolute best & I tell everyone who has interest in playing the guitar to go to your channel. Oh & I dress better now too.