How I Play the Intro to "Can't You See" by MTB (Tutorial)

So this has been a long time comin, but throwin up a little lesson on how I do the intro to Marshall Tucker Band's "Can't You See." This is one of my most popular vids over the years, and has often been requested for a tutorial. Hopefully this helps some people who are looking to learn this. If you'd like to see more of these, let me know.
Original video here: • Can't You See - Acoust... (Actually a bit different on this vid because I have TJ's guitar, but you get the idea)

[@FCain-mf4tf]

For GuitarSwan: The first song I learned and performed at my local open mic was this song and it was because of you. That was back in 2011 when I was a much younger man then lol. I really hope that you see this. Because that time in my life was so much better in many ways. I remember watching that video of you playing this song over and over. I would sit in my room for 6 to 8 hours per day in those first 2 or 3 years playing. I want you to know that I am SO SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR VERSION OF THIS SONG. I am actually tearing up thinking of watching your video and the way things were. Thank You for your video and Thanks to you I am still picking the hell out of guitars bud.

[@GuitarSwan]

Thank you so much! Love hearing things like this. Glad you're still out there killin it!

[@floydsmithjr7999]

Great job, thats the only good flute transcription Ive heard from anyone.

[@markstevens4453]

Thanks Nick! I always loved that video you did back then. One of my favorite songs. This is a great help.

[@lindabryant3135]

II cannot wait to hear more. So cool how you actually do your sounds...

[@meleeyore]

Thank you. Can’t wait to hear more. For what it’s worth, I’d vote for American Girl. Your acoustic arrangement (with the rocking right hand) is the definitive version of the song for me now.

[@jameswilson6374]

Thanks for transcribing the flute intro! Have played the song for years but never took time to learn the flute parts on guitar. Great job and thank again! Rock on bro!

[@1Keef]

Best tutorial on KZbin mate! You really capture the spirit of the song. Kudos! 👍👍

[@lindabryant3135]

I have watched the video several times over the years. Love it.

[@jimwilliams7015]

I watch so many of these tutorials as I try to learn guitar. Yours, by far, are my favorites

[@GuitarSwan]

Thanks Jim! My style is pretty laid back ha.

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Seen Marshall Tucker band quite a few times 👍 Great clarity on how to do play this song. 👍 Thanks 👍

[@clopez11]

Thank you! I emailed you years ago and asked you to teach this. I love the intro and this is the way it I want to play it.

[@m7walk]

great job bro I can really feel it gonna find the other vid you were talking about . hope you do a lot more , fantastic

[@imannonymous7707]

Copping the flute solo is a cool aproach. Ive toyed with the idea of busking this tune but struggled with the damn intro.. so thank you

[@chiparooo]

Really like your arrangement! Thanks for sharing your techniques!

[@williamb3323]

Love this, Very awesome. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS]

You do a good job Nick, thanks! I've been a subscriber for quite a while and you have helped me numerous times, I might accidentally get up your way one day, road trip :)

[@GuitarSwan]

Thanks Bill!

[@roberthunt4688]

Cool! Currently learning this one... I like this style best.

[@CakewalkHootenanny]

I love this, I am in the process of making it good. Among other things you show us, we are reminded that you don't need boutique guitars to rock.

[@jonferguson300]

Thank you for this. Is sounds reallt awesome! I will take note for my next open mic! Thank you so much for showing us this!

[@stevet4564]

Wow.. this is the second lesson I've watched. My first (blue sky) was a real treat to have found... you're two for two bud, ..its been alot of fun to have you walk me through this intro..I really like your sound and your teaching style,. ..these two lessons will keep me busy for the next two weeks...Im no natural by any stretch...lol.. but I enjoy the process.. Peace, Steve

[@GuitarSwan]

I've got them all in a playlist. There's at least around 10 or so now!

[@stevet4564]

@@GuitarSwan I'll subscribe. Thanks. Take care

[@mvansome]

Thanks been watching since you put it up 10 years ago....always come back to it!! Would love to have you do some tunes in your style where you break down the triads a bit more...maybe like simple ones like you said that can be played relatively easily all over the neck. I find that's a great learning tool...practical and theoretical at the same time. Thanks for posting from Chi-town!!

[@parneypots]

Awesome sound awesome lesson. Well done sir!!

[@micahmaresca9763]

Thank you very much for you & TJ . Great post

[@Travis_in_Florida]

Awesome instant fan. I'm 20 year experienced Intermediate home guitar/Open Mics.. I always look up different covers to figure how I'll decide to do it. I can tell I'll be working on this way but determined, one of the few songs easier to remember all the words 😂

[@fredriknilsson8994]

Beatiful playing, very soulful ❤

[@briandixon7639]

That sound is awesome it really puts some gusto in the song Thanks brother

[@oatnoid]

Niice. Always wanted to learn this classic. Thanks a ton, son. Subscribed.

[@ROKRmarc]

Hey Nick...awesome flute translation...Thank you. 🤘🎸😎

[@SC515]

Great playing and beautiful guitar. Wunderful song. 🎶😊

[@bonzo1928]

Really nice! Like you said it's what you make of it, a great way to get the flute imtro in. Thanks!

[@albloodworth9137]

Good job. Really enjoyed it.

[@k3control296]

Great video brotha love this!

[@Poco50guitar]

Good Lesson, easy to follow. Thanks

[@billleung956]

Thanks.. great teaching style.

[@bionicbreeze]

Loved this thank you

[@moonwalkerRIP]

Fantastic!

[@john749]

Very nice!

[@jamiegoodson950]

Great video!!!

[@rexchristian3067]

DUDE You are Awesome man what a great job

[@johnhurley3173]

Nick, man you know your shit, how to transpose flute onto guitar. You make every song you play some much better with all the little do dads you add. I just copied all the notes for the first part without the triad onto paper. Now it is time to practice. I hope I sound close , great job, keep up the great work!

[@TheFlameTop]

Great video cover offering.

[@jeffhoward9907]

Killer job playing

[@kennethrobinson6771]

Great job, thanks

[@missbknodel]

Exquisite.

[@highwayscribery]

That's freakin' good.

[@justinrutan1795]

Great tutorial, would you consider doing one on the version of Blue Sky you did a few years back on the hill by the church!

[@GuitarSwan]

Thanks, that's def one I plan on doing!

[@patrickcombes8551]

wow thank you for this demonstration, how you sound, thank you thank you thank you

[@briandixon7639]

Kick ass brother

[@RickDanner]

nice

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Nick you know one I'd love to see; how you did it, the way you tuned it is the Allman Brothers ain't wasting time no more. you did that a couple years ago that was an awesome one but I didn't know what kind of tuning you were using but it sure came out sounding sweet😎

[@GuitarSwan]

Thanks man, I'll take a look at it. I'm pretty sure I was in standard for that one, maybe capo'd, but I'll check it out.

[@wollewolllinsky7701]

Klasse !!!

[@cosmicrancher2169]

Beauty

[@k3control296]

Please do a All I Can Do Is Write About It tutorial next!

[@ericapodiakos1439]

What’s that little guitar lick you are doing during the verse on g chord?

[@70snuttodd95]

Got you a 000 ? That thing sounds great !! Yo .... thanks, !!!

[@GuitarSwan]

Yep! Had it for 10+ years now, great guitar.

[@jaybarrslino9729]

Ty much nice

[@jaystone6492]

Thanks...still practicing n sounding better

[@craigwagner763]

Doin Toy and the boys proud.

[@glenb.559]

Thanks

[@mitchstrick]

I'm a beginner I got the whole thing great job teaching all except for the part where your hands behind the microphone I still don't know how to play that part

[@loiswebster3840]

Hey guy, thank you for doing can you see is my brothers favorite song and I’m trying to learn the intro is there any way you have the tab for it?

[@GuitarSwan]

I don't have tabs, no.

[@_Nonplussed]

Sounds cooler then the original almost

[@gypsycat619]

🌹W🌹O🌹W❤ Well done!

[@gristamshackleford2102]

i have a flute but i'm a smoker and i cant play the damn thing. i like your hats. i wear those kind too, along with flannels and a beard. it's weird we kind of look alike except i have a northern accent.

[@rogerjudy1]

good playing wished i could have seen moore of the hand finger moves too fast mic in the view path good playing though hope to see moore of you

[@jesseserna8424]

We didn’t have a flute 😄…

[@paulwhite7972]

Not with my short stubby fingers mate!

[@ZestyLife]

How bout “son of a preacher man” … would be nice to have a more creative way to play it through…