Guns of Brixton by The Clash - How to Play Guitar Lesson

[@IainHallidayCT]

"Cut the crap and practice your bar chords" -- best piece of advice I've had in ten yeas of mediocre guitar playing. Thanks!

[@yourguitarsage]

Cheers Iain...glad you approve :) e

[@trashcity8019]

Iain Halliday cut the crap ? Is that a cheeky clash reference?

[@duckbrew]

It is their last album. Cut the crap '84

[@Wilayaat]

Man, only just found your Clash tutorials after seeing your other vids many times. Best band EVER so a big thank you!

[@yourguitarsage]

🤘

[@gregs3173]

tutorial starts at 2:28 for those who don't want the 2 1/2 minute sales pitch

[@juicebox9465]

Thanks!

[@TheGeogeogeo]

Love it! "Practice = Better... no practice = suck". So true... gracias amigo... and thank you for all the killer lessons too.

[@brentjones9961]

Grew up in the Newwave punk days,, The Clash were always a stand out ,, like your work .

[@snafu1963]

yes you need to add a few more Clash songs to your video list. IMHO they are one of the greatest bands.

[@leofunki]

Omg, this is so simple, thank you, I was worried about the difficulty of this song. ^^

[@yourguitarsage]

Glad to hear that! That what it's all about. I appreciate you...stay in touch! e :)

[@brinkybrinkz]

This is just a coincidence but I was watching Ziggy Marleys new video and he is using almost the exact same Gibson. Very cool guitar and great song! When the kick in your front door...

[@ramonalatorre8341]

Love your lessons Andre! I m also huge clash and JOe strummer fan. If you can do a lesson how to play Straight to Hell boy one my favorite songs. Thank you cheers!!!

[@yourguitarsage]

Ramon! I love that one as well my friend.🙌

[@ba3654]

your voice sounds as good as your guitar play, it will be great if you do a cover of this song

[@tisbutacraft]

You just made me want to learn bar chords! Thx for the pep talk :D

[@golfdom1987]

Nice lesson! Thanks for mixing it up with some Clash!

[@sugar02139]

Brilliantly done.

[@PyroJuliain]

Thanks you, now I actually play that song!

[@nerfayayajuzu3351]

Rock the casbah pls! You are the best!

[@NDS1967]

Yes, more clash. Thanks

[@richiefuzz6408]

Excellent lesson and excellent advice on bar chords. Could you do revolution rock from the same album? love the clash's take on reggae.

[@fabroskate4003]

Thanks bro!! from Chile

[@yourguitarsage]

+Fab Brains ॐ So welcome! Thank you!

[@mononom67]

Merci Erich! (from France)

[@yourguitarsage]

mononom67 You are so welcome my friend. Please, stay in touch. e:)

[@Mc1vor1]

rad song Erich!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks!

[@geob9801]

good tutorial thank you!

[@D3ltus]

But there is talent, for everything I mean. I randomly came here because I like The Clash, and yes, talent is a thing. Can hard work compensate lack of talent? Yes, it absolutely can, talented people will be able to do things in the field they are talented with much more ease, it was the case with me when I practiced fighting sports. Since little I always had a knack for it, but in addition to being talented I trained a lot. I started training when I was 3, by 11 I was entering competitions and when I was 14 I was competing at a world level. How manny hours did I train? Every day pf the week, sometimes I would ot train on sundays, and I would train 2:30 to 5 hours a day. Saturdays and Sundays I would train 8 hours then rest and study the remaining time of the day. Was I the best? Yes, I was the best nacionally in my categorie, but not also was I talented as I trained more than everyone else. Why am I speaking in past tense? I had an accident when I was 14, right after a competition, I was on summer vacation and decided to went for a bike stroll. My knee was hurt so bad I spent a year and a half in therapy and had to stop training for 2 years. When I came back I couldn't continue, not precisely because of the pain that still keeps me awake almost every night, but because of the psicological shock, I stopped doing what I lived for for 2 years, and When I came back I wasn't even at half my capacity, my legs and arms didn't move and go where and how I wanted and I had lost power and precision. I became demotivated and stopped training. What I wanted to say is, yes, talent plays a big role but hard work can always surpass talent, if the talented person doesn't work as hard as you do at least. Have a nice day/night

[@yourguitarsage]

Talent comes from practice. No practice, no talent. And I have never once seen it. I’m open to exceptions however.

[@D3ltus]

@@yourguitarsage you have never seen someone do something for the first time and it seems to come natural to them? Go out and I'm sure you'll find people like that. Yes it's true that hard work compensates, but you can't ignore that some people are indeed talented

[@yourguitarsage]

No, I have never in my life seen that. I have been searching however. Do you have any examples? KZbin vids etc? Lemme know. I would be interested in seeing them.

[@D3ltus]

@@yourguitarsage well that's sad, no I don't have any examples because I rarely record anything, a d I don't have any KZbin vids because that's not what I look for on KZbin. But have a good night, do what you please with what I told you

[@yourguitarsage]

Actually my friend. It’s good news! Because that means that ANYONE with the desire, backed by the practice can do anything their heart desires. It would be sad to me if some were born with the ability instead of having to work for it. Good news my friend!

[@mdl70]

Thank you!

[@toobadband]

If you don't practice your guitar you equal suck! lol holy shit best quote I've heard in years.

[@chrisobrien8259]

If I'm playing this on electric guitar what amp settings would you suggest?

[@toranamunter]

+Chris OBrien 11

[@milosspaic4813]

thank u

[@patkar01]

how about "lost in the supermarket" or " death or glory" if we are sticking with London Calling. thank you for the lesson you are funny and a great instructor...

[@sikamt]

Great!!! Thanks man.:-):-):-)

[@yourguitarsage]

You are so welcome! Appreciate the comment! e :)

[@bithikadas4496]

Please teach how to play Tommy Gun by The Clash on electric guitar

[@yourguitarsage]

I'll add it to the list!

[@DerryRendra]

ROCK THE CASBAH PLEASEE!!!!

[@windy99]

loads more clash please

[@MrNTF-vi2qc]

Now that I think about it this song does kind of sound like Everlong by the Foo Fighters.

[@finbarwall5413]

great vid man but i cant help but see the telecaster behind you

[@lucasbobechko5185]

Words of wisdom at the start

[@yourguitarsage]

They don't call me Sage for nothin'

[@keyden3]

You fucking rock man! great video!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks keyden. Really appreciate it. Rock on and do stay in touch!!!! e :)

[@keyden3]

yourguitarsage Sure thing!, please do more clash song like "tommy gun"!

[@yourguitarsage]

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[@yourguitarsage]

:):):) Thanks toobadband! Appreciate that! BTW....Check the website for free tips & techniques: Unstoppable Guitar System. Let me know what you think. I appreciate hearing from you & your opinion! And please, follow me on FB & Twitter! e :)

[@possm33]

sage, I like it when you take control!!! lol you are right in your statement.....thanks for all of the lessons....cut the crap !!..... :) Peace

[@andreuas1536]

Deu de ser argentí, xq 5 minuts i mig per a explicar 3 acords ...

[@tomperrin3020]

Great job..!!!!and jus spade my kitty

[@Lovekiyo]

Too much Comment

[@TheMichaelseymour]

you sound and look a bit like chevy chase