how to play "Black Water" on guitar by The Doobie Brothers | guitar SOLO lesson

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An acoustic guitar lesson on how to play the guitar solo to "Black Water'" by the Doobie Brothers from their 1974 album "What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits."
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Demo - 00:00
Introduction - 00:50
Scale info - 01:10
1st section - 01:32
Chromatic lick - 02:59
Playthrough so far - 04:20
3rd section - 04:39
4th section - 06:31
5th section - 7:36
SLOW playthrough - 09:29
Up to speed playthrough - 10:18
Wrap - 10:52

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🎵 For more information on this lesson, the rhythm lesson and the TABS: www.shutupandplay.ca/black-water--acoustic.html

[@mr.gabriel382]

Thank you for teaching the correct full version of this wonderful song!

[@kenji-san1899]

Awesome... you're an amazing instructor Andy! This lesson saves me so much time and effort... much appreciated... thank you! I remain forever inspired by your work... and also your sharing of information about the song, artist and little details on the background that are posted in your notes. Loving the Pat Simmons selections...bravo!

[@Patrick-uf1cq]

Man you sure know how to keep me busy…retirement is great with all this sweet music to learn. Thanks.

[@nickwells2558]

Congrats on the retirement!!

[@arnoldzifflebluesguitar]

I was waiting for someone commenting on a situation that I will be in come 2years...thanks

[@nickzav]

​@@arnoldzifflebluesguitar one more year! You got this 😀

[@edwardcarpenito975]

I feel the same way. Thanks!! Great lessons and retired as well!!

[@michaelwerner4027]

I have noticed how accurate your playing is. I watched others who have transcribed songs and they are almost always 'off' somewhere, especially with this tune. The low D (E) string riff is almost never played right in other's videos. Thank you for the accuracy you bring to each of the tunes you transcribe!

[@runningwithscissors0911]

SWEET! The best lessons on KZbin. You're a terrific teacher Andy, thank you.

[@delcapslock100]

Thanks for this. I’m thinking this whole song is an excellent vehicle for an intermediate player to develop a bunch of advanced skills. It does seem difficult to play correctly, but not completely out of reach.

[@SyntagmaStation]

At 5:59 the best quote ever: “Some guys just really know how to puts things together.”

[@markmarsh27]

I can't help thinking that the Carly Simon Bond Theme 'Nobody Does It Better' is actually about your guitar lessons man! You are THEE best by light years!

[@techgamer1597]

Ill say it yet again, this guy is the cleanest guitar player on youtube.

[@jimbrown3511]

The best instructional on this song. I watch it every day.

[@lawrencet.mcguilicutty7447]

Some people got it, some don’t. You do. For sure.

[@czopko1]

Been wanting to see the exact way it was played for decades!EXCELLENT Rendition Sir.Bravo

[@da324]

Would love to see you break down Gregg Allman's version of Come And Go Blues.

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Whoa.... sweet! We just added this to our set list a few months ago. Always well received but I can see we have some work to do! Many thanks!!

[@frankieedwards9825]

Love your quality and laid back approach. I learned this great song a few years ago in single drop D and played the solo in the first position, but the double drop D sounds so much fuller on the verse. Now I'm loving the challenge of the double drop D on parts of the solo and the position shift just brings out that nice tone that was missing before. Challenging but worth it. You're the best!

[@lmccauley7319]

You're a fantastic guitar player. This is my favorite song of the Doobie Brothers, I love it so much.

[@giamo645]

Brilliant as usual. Best guitar tutorial channel. No contest

[@Llyrin]

Thanks, Andy! That’s exactly what I was looking for with your great lesson last week ☺️

[@bobbybird9433]

Love the sounds you get from your set up. Your channel rekindled my guitar playing

[@RaptorV1USA]

Always a good morning when a #shutupnplay notification drops! Thank you, stay safe and well and keep em coming !

[@PedrodeAlmendraFreitasMendes]

Sir, can you make a “try and love again” tutorial please? Its one of the best songs by eagles in my opinion Hugs from brazil ! 🇧🇷

[@dimcguy]

Hi Andy, Thanks for posting this? One of my favorites!

[@jimduffy9773]

FANTASTIC!

[@thomasmorano7779]

Back in the day taking lessons before KZbin this song woulda cost me a fortune to learn from a teacher.

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Yep! www.shutupandplay.ca/donate.html

[@jefbugle6072]

So so super mega fantastic !!!

[@charlesdjones1]

Awesome lesson, thanks!

[@PedroSilvaMusic]

Perfect lesson 🤘🤠🤘

[@Fatstrat1079]

Excellent Lesson, really helped me for an upcoming Gig!

[@simondavis942]

Good lesson, what a great guitar solo that is, thanks for posting

[@onemoregod]

Thanks, Andy!

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Thank you boss I needed some doobie in my life . This sh*t is put together so good 💪

[@jimbrown3511]

Excellent!

[@JerryD314]

Great song and superb arrange 3:36 ment

[@philvalochik3449]

Best guitar instructions on youtube!! Would love to see Billy Squier's 'The Girl's All Right' in a tutorial.

[@UATACan1]

very very good session. now i got to work on it.

[@scottjames1965]

Hi Andy. Heard you're not doing too great at the moment. Hope to have you back in the saddle soon. You are a fine teacher and such pleasant company of an evening when the family are away to bed and I can get my guitar out. Wishing you good health sir. Oh and I made a donation too yesterday. Everyone should if they are getting something from these tutorials. C'mon loyal subscribers! If Andy can't work just now he can't earn so I'm sure even the smallest of donations would be welcome

[@RockHardRiffs]

Enjoyed the video. Rock on amigo 🎸

[@podgerogers8417]

Excellent!!!

[@Aluminata]

It's complete genius.

[@earlfuls753]

Nailed It

[@Kanesgarage]

Awesome!

[@casperfriendlyjp]

Thank You ☺️🌹

[@leehelppie4544]

great lesson.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool nice play. I was learning to play the guitar before but my wife couldn't cope with the practicing so I had to stop.

[@JakeSpeed1000]

Brilliant

[@WScott-gd2mj]

Can't believe I actually learned this (tho not to speed yet), as well as the main sections via your other tutorial. Thank you sir!

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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

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@@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials Repeat donor and just made another....Thank you again for the sharing your craft. 🙂

[@amirsefr1823]

You're the best

[@geoboggs3897]

Thank you!

[@artdecco8617]

Great lesson ! So, now I can use just one guitar for rhythm and solo......in a live show.

[@seanandben]

A few little nods to Django in there Andy, particularly with the chromatic runs. Great lesson as always!

[@malcolmbrewer]

Great harmonies on this tune...haven't listened much to the guitarist... haaa,

[@dragonpuppy9]

Would love to see 'frozen love' by lindsey buckingham as no one else has done it!

[@amartyamitra6190]

Love this! Can you please do "Have a Cigar" by Pink Floyd?

[@johnhopkins6565]

8:15 the Orange Blossom Special double stops.

[@guismth]

Man, nothin but a smile.

[@alrobs9161]

Andy hope your doing well. In hospital myself last wek

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[@5756strat]

Brilliant as usual, Thanks Andy. Have you, do you intend to, cover 'Jesus is Just Alright' with of course the E7add9 and F9 :-) There are some interesting parts to the song the way the Doobies do it. Cheers from NZ

[@JT-mo3yd]

Just found you on Odysee!! Thanks for making your content available other than KZbin where I get bumped from endless series of commercials. It ruins your teaching.. thx

[@SunitaKumari-of9lu]

Please do harmonics gone crazy

[@dougbrunelle7170]

Would you please do a tutorial on "Danny's Song" I gotta hear it with your right hand.

[@scootersays]

What strings and gauge are you using? I know you some effect on, but they're so crisp and punchy, with perfect balance of tone.

[@karennazaryan4697]

Please, make videos of Gentle Giant songs

[@lnhislmage]

hard enough just to learn how to play this can you imagine being smart enough to write it

[@josephlamanna5969]

among the things I'm lousy at is how to do a decent tremolo like you do on the first bar. Could really use some tips!

[@josephlamanna5969]

@@TempoDrift1480 thanks

[@bluzman1960]

What model Taylor are you using

[@amirsefr1823]

Your channel is super cool. Is it ok if i request a song called 'neon' by John mayer?

[@monsterman4496]

Who played this solo on the recording...?

[@kevpad1]

Andy, on tab: 5th bar, 2nd note, open G? Is that a typo?

[@Patrick-uf1cq]

hi I have the same question..any feedback from Andy? thanks

[@patalex4499]

Hi, In case you were still wondering Andy informed me it was a typo.