how to play "Fiddler's Green" on guitar by The Tragically Hip | acoustic guitar LESSON tutorial

[@brianknight7294]

Fantastic and a unbelievably beautiful song. Lessons are superbly structured so that even a old man like myself can at least follow and come close to playing. At 64 years of age, the hands don't quite move like they used to but that's ok. Thank you so much for the lessons. I'm retired and between this and.Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, you have kept me busy for the last 6 months. Once again, thank you!. By the way, that open E is a beast on your finger tips for a while but it is worth the pain. Wow what a sound even on my cheap Alvarez!

[@mickgorman6739]

I've listened to exactly 2:36 of this lesson, the first of yours, and I already know you're my favourite teacher i've found for acoustic. Your name says it all, your words are only used when needed. Even your backdrop is a great idea, focusing on hands and guitar only. Thank you so much for these tutorials i'm spending the night with

[@waynebibey9727]

this was the first song I heard (just recently too) by The Tragically Hip. Just yesterday I watched your Ahead by a century lesson and decided I needed to dig into the Hip... can't stop. How did I miss this? Omg I am overwhelmed. Just fantastically fabulous...move over Pearl Jam!!!

[@Dictatortot-n3d]

If you think this is good listen to some Alice in Chains, Nutshell is amazing

[@ldhorricks]

lots of people (especially in the US) somehow missed out on the The Hip...why they didn't make it bigger south of the border is head scratching for me

[@kachoww5981]

⁠@@Dictatortot-n3dman ngl I grew up in Canada so maybe I’m biased, but I was into Pearl Jam heavy, then into nirvana heavy, then alive and chains and stp. Although Alice in chains has great songs, they just don’t quite have the the same feeling the hip gives. Like nutshell would be the closest to a hip song and feeling like you suggested

[@Adangertohimself]

I cant say thank you enough for your expert lessons and Im really impressed with how exact they are to the original tune. Not easy figuring out guitar work especially in open tuning. Back in the day we would listen to records with the speed turned down to try to figure out the notes played. KZbin has made this a heck of a lot easier. I'm 57 and retired and was devastated when Gord passed away. I learned Ahead by a Century from your vid and it took me a year to get the vocals and guitar down nice. Gotta admit I would have a tear during the song when I would think about Gord and the boys. Their songs met a lot to our family. My kids and I would sing hip tunes in the car on the way home from day care. You are right Rob really does a good job on his guitar parts. Not 1 4 5 progression all the time. Im not going to ask you for a song. Its a lot of work Im sure. You are a master musician and us fans look forward to more of your amazing videos. Thank you again.

[@Picklemedia]

Amen Steve

[@ldhorricks]

Andy is the best...He has brought to light nuance I just didnt get or hear before in many songs I've played for years. I love open tunings and frankly some of my favourite songs are in open tunings. These days instead of Open E, I tend use Open D and capo at the 2nd Fret. I don't like it as much as natural open E but it puts less stress on the guitar if I'm leaving in that tuning for any length of time...and I can quickly go back and forth between both tunings.

[@crubie74]

Thank you for making this. You are right about the extra meaning for Canadians as well, especially those of us that grew up with the Hip.

[@rocn4u]

You are by far one of the BEST tutorial instructors on youtube! And I have been playing guitar for 25 years now. Please keep up the fantastic lessons

[@waynebibey9727]

one of? lol

[@teleplayer7081]

I'm sure you have heard it many times, but again, thank you soooooo very much for your time and teaching these lessons. Sincerely, It is so very appreciated!! I will be donating.

[@teaandcomics1]

Just spent a half hour on your Moonlight Mile lesson. Gave me a lot of confidence on a song I absolutely love. Thought I'd peruse your other lessons and I am so thrilled to see not just any Hip song, but this beauty. As a Canadian amateur guitarist I'm over the moon!

[@DonnyDealer]

Wow! Extremely comprehensive guide for playing this song. I can't even call it a tutorial because it leaves ample room for improvisation. This is great, thank you!

[@Stilloffside]

Wonderful video about an incredible TH song. Fiddlers green was first referenced in an old civil war U.S. Cavalry song: Halfway down the trail to hell In a shady meadow green, Are the souls of all dead troopers camped Near a good old-time canteen And this eternal resting place Is known as Fiddler's Green. Gordon uses it as he often does in reference to sailors and nautical themes.

[@Tyi-qr8de]

Thanks for posting. I have seen the Hip since 1990 and they did playel it April 9, 1991 at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT. That was the beginning of the Road Apples tour. We were 3 of 20 people that went to the show. We also met Gord Downie on the Street prior to the show. Incredible memory.

[@custom.0860]

Thanks Andy, one of my favourite Hip songs. Beautiful.

[@joegislason]

Thanks so much for this! I’ve never tried open tuning till today and I can’t wait to get the playing and vocals out together! Thanks so much!

[@tallpaul8880]

Man you always challenge me. Time to bust out the old ovation and throw on the open tuning. Then obsess for a couple of months ! Thanks for posting 🤙🏻✌🏼

[@jean-marcsomma3871]

Thanks for the lesson. I miss them so much.

[@Strato782]

Thanks for the lesson! When you are playing the B chord (A string), instead of muting the E string, you can throw in an F# with your thumb occasionally. It's the 5th of B...

[@jntroisi]

Fantastic lesson of an exceptional song. Thank you so much!

[@cdog9559]

Oddly enough a 3 alarm fire this past week at the Fiddler's Green Pub in San Fran closed this historic Tavern which with stood the 1906 Quake. Thx for the lesson !!!

[@ontariochris3.0]

Thanks my friend. Great sounding guitar. 🤙🏻

[@31guitarguy]

Very well put together lesson. Thankyou.

[@lenw812]

Great lesson on a great song!

[@silveraven1]

Who wouldn’t like this?? Subscribed - thank you!

[@CiPhEr505]

*To those learning a Hip guitar song - Hip songs are very freeform. There is no "exactly" tab* The Tragically Hip is a jam band. Oftentimes, guitars will move from strictly Lead/rhythm to something like 1A/1B. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell who was actually who For example: Fiddler's Green. Here, the Lead guitarist plays mostly Rhythm parts... on Acoustic. But, Rhythm, is played by the usual guitarist on Acoustic. Both guitarists can play licks. *So if you want to sound like the Hip, you're going to have to learn how to improvise licks, like this video.*

[@robertevans2143]

Excellent lesson. Thanks

[@leonaucoin4664]

Also works well in open D tuning, capo 2

[@feng4022]

Man,i am Chinese,I learn a lot from your video, U are f.king awesome!

[@shanebernardfaulkner3574]

Did u learn this song is by the tragically hip and they're fucking awesome

[@trnew1000]

What else could someone ask for? I just don't get how this could get a single thumbs down.

[@justtellthetruth1134]

Excellent!

[@jimfunk5420]

This guy's the best!

[@johnwallace5593]

Thank you for talking the time to make this video. I am greatful

[@tubbykramer]

beautiful song well done

[@drunkviggo7263]

Awesome.

[@Rowblob1441]

Sounds like a lot but it isn't haha. Love the song and the lesson, thanks so much. It's gonna take me awhile to get this one down but I appreciate your dedication to instruction in these videos 🤙 Cheers

[@isaacmountan4365]

Thanks so much! Could you try to do a lesson on Shape of My Heart?

[@MrShawntompkins]

Thanks for this, man. Great song.

[@ericcross7863]

Excellent, God I love this song!

[@ericcross7863]

Thank you

[@rodrigoriveros5008]

Can you please make a take it easy from the eagles lesson and teach both lead and rithm guitars

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Hey Rodrigo. It's unlikely I'll ever do any Eagles tunes again. All the ones I've done have either been banned or hijacked by the Eagles lawyers and publishing companies. Cheers Andy

[@dr.zoidberg5096]

Don strikes again.

[@gagem1438]

Could you teach New Orleans is Sinking, it’s a really good song.

[@liamramage3698]

Is there a tab somewhere for this?

[@markjames4474]

Great Canadian song!

[@giovannifarinacci4533]

Thank you, I love this one!!

[@Jevabyu51]

Great lesson as usual! Any Blue Rodeo or Kim Mitchell in the works for us? Thanks again for making the vids!!

[@MrAdeen1903]

would love you to do thirteen by Big Star! great channel m8

[@JMRMusic01]

New guitar?

[@nataliamichalak7428]

could you make "echoes" by pink floyd lesson? it would be awesome man xx

[@derekcollins1453]

U know the hip as well as u know the guitar...even the varities on how Fiddlers is played live..ie..harmonics

[@bufflovechest]

What model taylor is that your playing. Sounds like a 600 series maple back and sides

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

There's a link to my gear page in the description box below each video. I list everything I use there. Cheers

[@rastadarrin]

Please do a Rush song! 'Freewill' would be cool!

[@kristofermccracken1221]

Please do Calico Skies by Paul McCartney!!!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks for reminding me! I've been meaning to do it but keep getting distracted with other tunes. Cheers Andy

[@uTubeJRod]

While tuning for open E, I broke my 4th string on my steel string acoustic and my nylon string classical guitar. I'd love to play this but its not happenin! 😒

[@uTubeJRod]

I restringed both guitars and have now down tuned to "Open E" but...not sure what you would really call this technically. I'll call it Open E safe string tuning: D A D F# A D

[@ldhorricks]

not sure what are calling your 4th string...fourth from Bottom (low) E (G) or forth from Top (high) E (D) You can also tune to Open D and capo at the 2nd Fret. but you shouldn't be breaking a D or a G string.

[@ldhorricks]

@@uTubeJRod Not sure what you are saying?

[@TheBghunt]

Was wondering what you thought about tuning to open D and capo to E for this song? Thanks great video as always

[@the_hero_inside]

You wouldn't be able to play the hammer on licks in the song with a capo on 2.. well you could but it'd be a pain and wouldn't ring so clear

[@the_hero_inside]

You wouldn't be able to play the hammer on licks in the song with a capo on 2.. well you could but it'd be a pain and wouldn't ring so clear

[@rockyricottone5320]

ALWAYS ON THE RUN by Lenny Kravitz. PLEEEEEEAAAAAASE.

[@Burgo-kr4sw]

Idk how to tune ghat

[@smcgill111]

Dire straits

[@derwood7016]

Well that's easier than normal tuning. 😂

[@markmarsh27]

Nobody does this better than you. Nobody.

[@chrisfalla1838]

thank you