how to play "Big Love" live version on acoustic guitar by Lindsey Buckingham | guitar lesson

[@jhn2300]

Now have something to keep me busy for the next 15 years

[@tedpeterson1156]

You weren't doing anything anyway, right?

[@vondenballs]

I must say; you're fast.

[@bungalowbluesman]

ha! glad it’s not just me thinking that. 😂

[@ranjithramakrishnan876]

Ha ha very funny

[@jamesbailey5008]

Yeah this is a life life long project

[@joq702]

Your playing of this intricate, super-fast picking is as good as Lindsay’s. Your notes are also very clean, without dead sounds or buzzes. Not easy. Much admiration for your skill, talent.

[@davidclarke8148]

Time codes for each section: Demo: 0:05 Discussion: 2:11 Part 1: 3:11 Part 2: 5:31 Part 3: 8:26 Part 4: 11:25 Part 5: 12:32 Part 6: 15:50 Part 7: 20:53 This should help you guys learning Best of luck everyone!

[@patrickmoffatt1596]

Legend

[@abidaziz9238]

Thank you man :)

[@seansimmons6932]

You're the best Dave

[@emmaworkman1986]

A year later and you’re still the fuckin man Dave

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Hi Dave. I hope you don't mind but I just used your time codes to create chapters in the video! Thanks for doing this. Cheers, Andy.

[@w3stminst3r]

This is a "one-man-army-three-instrument-in-one-song". How Buckingham plays it effordlessly while singing is just incredible! You did a very good job too! Nice skills!

[@chrisphelan2419]

As incredible as this piece is from a technical standpoint, even more amazing is the ability to create a musical masterpiece like this. Pure genius.

[@ChrisGarmon]

I've noticed that lately many tutorial channels have released lessons on Big Love. Really warms my heart seeing Lindsey Buckingham's INSANE live version getting loved more and more over time. By now I think it has already reached legendary status. Anyway, great to have your tutorial around - yours are always of fantastic quality!

[@cjsligojones5101]

Aspiring guitarists don't know how good they have it with free slow-motion video....I had to learn on friggin' mel bay songbooks!

[@Samson2030]

Robert Fuchs sounds expensive

[@jamesbailey5008]

@@TheMicrofox sure if you can find one good enough to be able to know / pick apart something like this.. We have it easy with the internet these days..

[@ska2dt]

Yup Mel BAy then onto Berklee Method 1,2, and 3. Loved those Berklee books, and still use them to teach students.

[@trevscribbles]

I first picked up my aul fella's acoustic guitar back when dial-up internet was heard exclusively within the halls of the wealthy while us peasants marvelled at our double-glazed windows.

[@ΑπογευματινοςΓνωστης]

I have learned this song in 7 days from here.

[@damianoneil1078]

Heavens to Betsy. This makes Never Going Back Again look easy. Another outstanding lesson

[@duffman18]

Lindsay Buckingham is insane, he's so good. He basically invented his own style of guitar playing, and it's so difficult to play like him because you have to forget a lot of what you already know

[@iainhamilton7562]

NO WAY!! Never Going Back Again is the most painful song I've ever tried to play, I have shooting pains up my fist just thinking about it.

[@iainhamilton7562]

@James Tudor I've started big love and nearly have the first section down... albeit 20 times slower than it should be played. You have given me hope for never going back again, I will go back again and try it. CHEERS

[@iainhamilton7562]

@James Tudor No regrets, it's going to be a slow burner for me as I'm OK at picking but not great at travis picking - actually find the constant thumb suits me a bit better. If you can get Never Going Back I'm sure you'll get Big Love, go for it.

[@jdoggtoon8522]

Agreed man, Never going back again took me an hour and this has taken me 2 days so far...

[@MervynPatterson]

Ab-so-lute-ly stunning. Probably one of the hardest pieces you have ever covered in terms of its relentless nature and the strength it would take to play it. As always you have my ab-so-lute admiration. Thank you.

[@720zone]

I can't believe you tackled this song!! Perhaps one of the most challenging songs ever, and my 2nd favorite after Lindsey's NGBA. think I suggested this one in the comments for that excellent lesson. You continously up the game on outstanding content. THANK YOU!!

[@Realfirzen]

@@TheRealBrotherofBlues Never going back again - Fleetwood Mac

[@StanleyCullerEsq.]

Andy, I'm just going to pause this halfway through to say that you, my friend, are a bad, bad man.

[@thjamaica09]

yes, he is!!!!!

[@roberterdman7268]

He had to pick this one....

[@maxrenn3896]

He isn't just badass, hes also an excellent instructor.

[@StanleyCullerEsq.]

Max Renn Agreed, he’s one of the best.

[@FavStaR69]

How the heck does Lindsey come up with this stuff and then to top it off actually sing over it? absolutely amazing!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Yeah, that is amazing. It took everything ounce of concentration I had just to get through the guitar part. LB is a special talent. Cheers

[@wc.smith99]

I have to tell you, this is perfect. I saw them live and this sounds exactly like him. Had I not heard you speak, I would’ve sworn it was him playing

[@nononever3592]

I play the audio and video on this song all the time, and I thought it was actually Lindsay there for a bit, it was that good. Great playing, great instruction, thanks!

[@notacrew69]

I was just thinking about learning this song and my favourite KZbinr put this up Bless you my man keep these videos up

[@labin2213]

I had discovered this song recently from Paul Davids and I really really wanted to learn it and BAM! Thanks man!!

[@Charlie-nc3kh]

The same thing happened to me! I wanted to learn the song Time in a Bottle so badly, and then he posted it the week of my birthday

[@zach5793]

chazaroo hopefully he does operator one day!

[@tramac]

So donate...!

[@Charlie-nc3kh]

Just a Normal guy That would definitely be cool

[@Theylieohio]

Wow...somebody has met Paul David's challenge. I could learn this , but it would take me 4 months and 12 sets of strings . Excellent job!!! Probably the best I've seen it done.

[@JamnesiaX]

Paul davids🙄

[@sebastianfibes2126]

What a beautiful song. Excellent guitar playing.

[@dianelambiet4885]

I got 2 weeks of vacation and my goal was to learn how to play this song … I did it in 4 days because of you so thank you very much !!!

[@marierobinson2583]

Yes! Lindsey Buckingham is one of my absolute favorite acoustic guitarist. Thank you!

[@nathanpickett202]

Thank you for all the videos of Lindsey Buckingham! He is such a talent. I hate using the term “under rated” but he truly is! You do the best tutorials on these gems!

[@tommyd9857]

Holy mother of Jesus. that was bad ass...sounded like 10 gee-tars there my brother..🤘

[@larissatimmer9520]

Been wanting go play this ever since I started playing guitar half a year ago. And now its finally comming together!

[@JamnesiaX]

Yeah right

[@chadc.chaderson4524]

I am determined to learn this song no matter what it takes. It that epic.

[@colleengarland1696]

Me too! 😉

[@ska2dt]

I find for the chorus if you sing (even in your head) the words. "Lookin out for love, big big love" part. It actually really helps. It sounds harder than it is. But trying to hear/sing the words really sets up those little runs, especially the second pass.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

🎵 For more information on this lesson and the TAB go here: www.shutupandplay.ca/big-love--acoustic-live-version.html

[@stephengrabinsky7561]

Do you have a slight reverb on in this video?

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Yep, and a short delay.

[@vanillaslice3016]

@@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials I've watched this vid thrice and showed it to my teacher. this will def take up all of my free time to play at speed. He's seeing Fleetwood Mac on Monday sans Lindsey B I'm sad to say cause they cancelled back in March and are just now coming back round to honor the tickets but he was still part of the band back then so yeah bummer. Anyways I have a request. Andy is there any chance you could do some Gordon Lightfoot? Would love to hear your rendition of 'If you could read my mind' I've got some ideas on how you might arrange it but I bet some Lightfoot fans would love to hear you do Gordon justice.

[@timothyhesse29]

Shutup & Play - guitar tutorials love this. I recently suffered a stroke that left myleft hand immobile’ soo my guitar playin days has saddly come to a n end. One request please I have tried for the last40 years to figure out the intro to Poco’s You Better think Twice. Would love to seehowr that’s done. Cheers! And tank you for these vieos

[@jamesgalbraith1935]

crazy to see someone take the time to do this. such a beautiful song and taught beautifully as well

[@joshsinclair539]

I’ve been working on it gor a couple months and I’ve legit got it half way done. You guys can do it, just takes time

[@GuidingSong]

Thank you SO much for this amazing tutorial!!!! I have been practicing for hours this past week to learn this song. Very grateful to you! :)

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

You're welcome! I put a huge amount of time and effort into making these videos. I like to keep them free for those that can't afford it, but if you can, please support what I do. Cheers, Andy www.shutupandplay.ca/donate.html

[@mLCY713]

Thankyou for actually following what he plays live, thanks to you, I’ve managed to learn this song over the last month or two and finally be able to play it over speed, MUCH APPRECIATED

[@eisbaellsche175]

Andy! When the lesson for solsbury Hill came out I was about:"... and now he does Big love! 😊" That live version was one of my acoustic favorites for over 10 years. Thanx, Andy! Cheers!

[@lines374]

Thanks I played It today for the first time completely in front of audience with effect and all. Thanks thanks!!

[@DannyLovesPolska]

This is an amazing tutorial. Ty. Even more impressive is the writing of this song. Unbelievable talent to write this. A song that is way better live than the original recording

[@Sifu93]

Holy Boy, this change of pattern at 10:15 and the return to the normal rhythm really gave me some work for my ears, but after a few hours and endless repeats I figured it out. Such a clever lick!

[@joeyaitch164]

Just got the first bit up to speed took about a month thought yeah this is doable and now I’m at another brickwall😂 love this song 💪🏼

[@captainbeaky]

This is type of tutorial I need - minimal talk, clear demonstration. (Visual learner over here…)

[@pedramnorouziani6724]

and you are the only one who plays it correctly!

[@georgehinestrosa6274]

May God continue to bless your talent sir...only God could make creatures so talented to reflect his glorious majesty.

[@maxrenn3896]

Hello Mr Shut up and Play. I just wanted to say thanks for all your work here. I've used a few of your videos this year and I never would have believed that I'd be playing the stuff I'm playing these days. Seriously. Thank you! I like how you hand out the nuts-n-bolts of a tune. Your instruction is just great. Thanks again.

[@JordanCarlin-qy5ed]

Got to witness him playing this live back in 2015 with Fleetwood mac when Christine Mcvie was also there. Worth every penny

[@waltercastaneda8284]

I don't know how to thank you for everything I've learned through your tutorials ! It's really amazing how much i have progressed , specially with this song ! I pray to God to continue blessing you each and every day ! Amazing talent ! Thank you again !

[@NativeMoto]

You are one of the better teachers and players online that I follow for learning. I always take something away from your videos and in turn makes me a better player. I appreciate your time and effort into these videos. On a side note I really like the black shirt and black drop. It really accentuates the guitar and hands.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks Migs. I put a huge amount of time and effort into making these videos. I like to keep them free for those that can't afford it, but if you can, please support what I do. Cheers, Andy www.shutupandplay.ca/donate.html

[@sugarjason]

@@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials I bought your tab for this song, I needed it to get a few details down so certainly worth it but that strumming in the end! It's the hardest part of the whole song for me 🤷‍♂️

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

damn Andy there's a load of love for Big love Paul Davids just dissected it as far as how many guitars were in it.. how many people still have to remember when you're trying to play like Lindsay is the fact that when he was a kid he began on the banjo.. and so much of his playing style to this day as he just celebrated his 70th birthday is the fact that he still plays like he's playing it. if you never play the banjoor know the fingering or the grip you will probably never get the Lindsey style of playing for the most part. you did a good job on this one. always a stickler to the little details and nuances which always makes your tutorials stand out😃

[@eos6935]

This comment made me want to refer to a Bob Dylan lyric, with a little change: "I started off on banjo, but soon hit the harder stuff ..." (Just like Tom Thumb's Blues)

[@chrisvoa]

I learnt to play this by ear... this lesson would have helped so much! I also have no idea what notes and theory are if you beat me to death with them. I am happy that I had it right! So thankyou for this wonderful lesson mate. I just played it until it "felt" right. Took a few days but I can now play and sing it well. Keep it up everyone. Its a beautiful song to play.

[@jimi6strings]

I'm finding this song so hard to learn. Especially part 3. I do like a challenge though. This will keep me busy for a few weeks. Genius to come up with this.

[@jimmyscott7414]

I learned about 80% of this 10 years ago and never really mastered the rest. Time to give it another crack. Thanks for the lesson and great playing in the demo.

[@earlgrey9329]

Thank You so much. for breaking this special song up !!!😊 Your playing is impeccable , and gives me hope to learn this Gem ! Let us all send some Love to Lindsey Buckingham A shining Soul on this Planet ! ❤❤❤

[@rossnavy]

I just chucked my guitar on the bed and shouted “damn these backwards hands”…so yeah it’s going well 😆

[@philoumars3168]

You are a good teacher. In my opinion your video are the best ones.

[@istvanditamas2959]

I played guitar as a hobby for 15 years but your guitar sounds so good I have to stop playing, it's just not fair.

[@jerrypeal653]

Impressed how you can play this at different speeds.

[@paulroche6047]

What a Talent and what a Teacher. The absolute and undisputed Best. Many Congratulations!! Thank You for the fun.

[@pedramnorouziani6724]

i have to say, although your playing and teaching seem to be a head and shoulder above the most of the rest, your honesty in confessing how hard a piece this is very classy.

[@neilphifer2446]

I know what I’m doing now, for two hours a day, for the next 3 months. Thanks, great lesson.

[@georgebrignal6622]

neil phifer it’s been 3 months

[@cardboardconflicts]

This is probably my FAVORITE acoustic guitar song. Never half good enough to pull it off good on you!

[@keithcampbell6632]

The fact that a free lesson of such quality has so few views is criminal. And a testament to how hard this song is. I'm not making any promises, but I'm definitely giving it a go. Albeit, probably at 25% speed 😂😂

[@tonyseeger2009]

A great tuition session, really clear and easy to follow. Many thanks.

[@mikelair9144]

Damn! Impressive. Always love Lindsay. One of most underappreciated guitarists.

[@mikeweir3680]

My god man, your timing and voicings are impeccable! Sometimes at get togethers we just put on a few of your tutorials or opening demos...like for instance your beatles and neil young songs. Always a catch...my apologies but if you could see your way clear in the future,(if at all possible) to do some of "The Band" stuff, maybe something that is not obvious like, Acadian Driftwood, or unfaithful servant....thanks man, cheers!

[@kellywarfield3145]

Thank you so much for this. The teaching and break down of the song is amazing. TAB is definitely worth downloading if you're struggling to keep up.

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Man what a great tutorial, thank you so much, I’ll be working on this for quite a while, but you have laid it out perfectly.

[@zbmccarter]

Wow, I can't believe that guitar has arms and can talk... It also plays itself very nicely!

[@chemistninja]

Beautiful playing, it sounds like two or three guitarists. Way beyond my playing, but so cool to watch and listen!

[@216trixie]

thank you so much for this. I am doing Lindsay in a Fleetwood Mac tribute. I've been performing your version of this now for a year, thank you much!. Also I'm now learning your lesson on the song say goodbye. Will be performing that in a couple of months.

[@cianmonaghan2183]

I’ve been learning this in sections the last 2 months and I’ve finally gotten to the end and have learnt it! Thank you so much for the amazing tutorial :)

[@esparkz1]

Been obsessing over this song since I recently found your channel. Such a fun song to play! This is easily the best cover on KZbin; well done 👍

[@billprince9714]

LOVE YOUR TUTORIALS, LEARNED SO, SO, MUCH, KEEP DOING THIS YOU ARE A AMAZING PLAYER, AND TAKE THE TIME TO ACTUALLY BREAK IT DOWN FOR US NEWBIES, THANKS & GOD BLESS

[@eloann]

That was helpful, thank you. Still very challenging (I'm also attempting the vocals) but it went from "wtf" to "just gotta do that 1000 more times"

[@gregallenphoto]

Thanks again this really helps. One year in and still working it out. Great tutorial.

[@jamiedickson6903]

Absolutely incredible as always, was just going to ask for a lesson on this the other day!!

[@stevejudge3561]

Thanks for this awesome video lesson! It's perfect the way you have broken it down. I'm a novice finger-picker so I've been trying my own arrangement. On the second pass of the first 3 chords, I hit the B string on all 3 chords. I feel like it adds some more interest.

[@yz382334]

another excellent and amazing lesson from Andy, the master!

[@johnvanniekerk4068]

I have no intention of learning to play this. Im just here for the Vibes!

[@mseabs741]

Speechless comes to mind.

[@lawrencedavis5459]

I learned this some year ago. It's quite a workout!

[@OneDamNote]

I come back to this video a few times a week to remind myself how much I still have to learn.

[@odiumimbues]

that lick is so fucking cool. its old english sounding but modern trance. that syncopation is testament to how mature acoustic guitar should be.

[@davidthomas5035]

Is Mr. Buckingham on anybody's list of greatest guitarists of the modern era? Maybe he should be. Thanks for this tutorial. I'll be spending lots of time trying to master an "acceptable" rendition.

[@myprintersonfire]

I appreciate your channel sir you have helped me improve my guitar playing drastically, best tutorial channel for learning these songs the right way

[@vjaywdamery]

Congrats, now you've bested the best. Should be awarded some kind of badge

[@danwhite1198]

Shut up & play! "YES" It dose not get any better than this! How many times have I screamed at a tutorial shouting, "would you just shut the F up and play" This is the best guitar tutorial that I have ever seen! Much Respect, Thank You!

[@JSCarie1983]

Welp, this sounds identical. After seeing you keep that thumb going until the end of eternity, I’ve come to terms that my fingering of this song, is and has always been a generic version of your version of the masters original! Kudos, you are an incredible guitarist.

[@fredzara4072]

GREAT lesson !!! Took a few days to get all the parts, and a couple weeks to get up to 120 bpm ...but it's coming ! FUN song to play !!

[@eslamnasr8692]

imagine being able to play this while singing Lindsay Buckingham is a beast.

[@hawaiian_guy]

We can't thank you enough for this video!!

[@kenji-san1899]

BRAVO! This is, in my opinion, the holy grail of Buckingham's song catalog if you are a lover of guitar masterpieces. Thank you so much...awesome song choice! Lindsey Buckingham is the artist of choice when it comes to intricate fingerpicking and when trying to master the independence of the thumb when playing bass lines. I saw a KZbin video of some unknown French guitar player that also chose this song for the same reasons...to learn intricate fingerpicking technique. Thanks again and anytime you choose a Buckingham song it's awesome to learn...much appreciated.

[@TheClagga]

What is the name of the french guitarist? I would be intrigued to know!

[@kenji-san1899]

I wish I could remember...sorry! He might have been European or possibly Spanish-Catalonian...not really sure.

[@aussiecoastie72]

One of my absolute fantastic songs ... advanced guitar playing to say the least ! wonderful video , thank you 😊

[@umie66]

Really Awesome!! If I closed my eyes, I would think indsay was playing that!!

[@sc7244]

An amazing tune, and lesson. Thanks a lot man, one of the best instructors on KZbin

[@SaschaGutmann]

Awesome job! Thanks a lot. Getting the Tab was super helpful as well!

[@BIGeSTRING]

Omg man, your so amazing good. You play exactly the same like Lindsey. Your a master of the strings.

[@alandmcleod5988]

you are truly a great guitarist

[@ags6470]

Really impressive. And a fantastic lesson. As always, thank you very, very much.

[@treadsandtails4402]

Andy what a wonderful job. Just terttific. Off to grab the TAB. TY

[@PublikSerpnt]

This was very helpful. I have the first part down but working on the rest. Thank you

[@buda559TV]

You said no travis picking and i outbursted a big YES! Lmao

[@loganparker5007]

Day 1: part one done

[@memphislee69]

Easier than it sounded to play. Nothing really hard about it. Appreciate the visual. 🤘🏻

[@fexbio]

May I say your demo was beautiful? I know it's not the point of the video. I think you did some notes I wasn't used to, the reverb and the steel strings... beautiful.

[@rachaelhughes2470]

Did anyone find the tabs? I looked all over the website... am I missing them somewhere? Love the video man! You are insane thanks so much for teaching

[@DanteHanma]

@B D i have the tabs. write to me on telegram @CrazyHunter.iff send it to you gyus. for free

[@DanteHanma]

text me

[@josepreciado870]

Hunter Crazy hey can I have them too please? I really need them to finish the song!

[@ttusker00]

@@DanteHanma Hi, can you send me the tabs? I didnt find it

[@shawnfranz6525]

@@DanteHanma any chance you'd be able to send it my way? Thanks!

[@callumcoates-keddypsychesy5954]

You are the sansei, I have learnt so much from you from the past few years. Some stuff I don't think I would have ever learnt if it was not for these videos you make. strait to the point and you make it easy to learn. Gratitude beyond belief. I will 100% be getting some of you merch to contribute to what you are doing. Thanks again. Ps I think it has gone so long you havent shown your face on camera now it would be wierd if you did lol.

[@jarettmichaels7305]

Thanks for a great lesson!!!!