how to play "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles_George Harrison - acoustic guitar lesson

[@Normandy_Mike]

Thank you for not talking for 5 minutes up front, then telling us the names of each string. This is how a guitar tutorial should be.

[@miguelmanzano3960]

That's because this video ain't for beginners

[@jaerivus]

"Shut Up & Play"! :) *** Edit, because I'm chatty: This guy is my favorite online guitar instructor (certainly one of the most accurate out there), and in truth I wish everything I wanted to learn was covered by him.

[@bobhughes7093]

Amen

[@MrPlumber18]

Lol

[@truckfump9434]

@@miguelmanzano3960Well this song isn’t for beginners either.

[@RG-5834]

George Harrison was a genius, ahead of his time. As you say, a simple tune but brilliantly put together. You are just an awesome teacher, and there’s no one better on KZbin.

[@mariai9549]

good lesson.he shows how it's actually played. its always better to play the chords and melodies like the song and slow it down instead of calling every note out like." play bflat note on the 1st fret 5th string, g note 5th fret on the 4th string," etc... makes it harder to follow that way.

[@timothydaniels504]

I read somewhere that Donovan was a big influence on George and John’s fingerpicking.

[@Veni1229]

This was posted 6 years ago so you'll probably never see this but I have to say it anyway. You Sir, are the best. That means there is no-one better. Thank you.

[@Saulo-Miguel]

10 years ago

[@shashimenon1000]

Andy...you sold me. My guitar has been hung up for the last decade. Time to bring it down. I'm 74! Wish me luck with my 'arthritic knuckles'....

[@valsammut1084]

Best teacher on KZbin, I remember growing up , no internet, I used to learn by ear, I would constantly get up and move the needle on my vinyl record, hundreds of times, now it's unbelievable the content on you tube, So much easier, with great teachers, please donate what you can it's a good thing to do . I guess you know I'm old, lol

[@eddelaporte4544]

That's how I learned: drop the needle...

[@axiomist1076]

As far as Im concerned, this is the most beautiful thing George Harrison ever played. Listening to this tune/song almost brings tears to my eyes. I feel my soul expanding. Thank you, George, for leaving us this. And thank you,sir, for showing us how to play it. Listening to it over and over is great ! BTW, your guitar is absolutely gorgeous. I love the wood and the nice natural matt finish. The sound, too, is delicious.

[@tweedguitar9103]

I Love your lessons. Finally I have found a teacher who assumes the student can actually play. I can't stand lessons that stuff around with finger and frets for every note !! You talk about the music !! Chords, Notes, Rhythm, and most importantly start it off with the overview of the structure. And to top it off you really know the songs !! Thank you ..thankyou !!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

tweed guitar Thanks a lot! I'm glad you're digging the lessons. cheers

[@kingrobert1st]

Not only that but you choose some really great songs!

[@robmcguinnessmusic3575]

Finally someone who doesn't bullshit with a intro

[@-JD56]

exactly, love the detail,very important if your going to teach a song, awsome job,thanks mate.

[@friggenmcswiggen7784]

ABSOF***INGLUTELY.

[@jungle5507]

No 9 minute videos with 2 minutes of guitar

[@coolmacatrain9434]

The ending of this song ( 2:08 ) has resonated with me for over 45 years.

[@Airestotle09]

I feel you. Greatest ending to a Beatles song I’ve ever heard and I’ve heard all there songs

[@yangerjamir0906]

The guitar melodies is one of the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. Thank you for the tutorial. And thank you George for giving us such a beautiful song.

[@Mikey-wg2xu]

I remember watching George and Paul Simon doing this song on SNL way back when (just looked it up it was 1976) and thinking I would l’d give anything to be able to play this song...well 40+ years later I’m giving it a go and surprisingly it’s sounding pretty good right out of the box thanks to this awesome lesson....back then you had to do this all by ear and I had no patience for that....

[@theovan4974]

Thanks for this,great teacher, I,ve nearly worn out a set of elixir strings learning this , I met George in87 on Hamilton Island shook his hand what a great guy he was. I play this and other Beatles songs every Sunday in a cafe in Ulmarra near Grafton now au Your teachings help me so much thanks and keep it up cheers , Theo

[@TheNoBSZone]

1. You put the guitar at the center of the screen and not your face like the other self-satisfying 'tards 2. You started the video with a demonstration of yourself playing the song exactly the way George did 3. You don't waste my time Subscribed, liked, and shared. If I had money, I'd donate. Thank you so much!!

[@dilan1999]

Completely agree. He plays the song first so we all know exactly how this tutorial will teach us. No need to waste time watching a 30 minute video with someone who can't be bothered to put a demonstration in the very beginning.

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

We never stop learnin' the geetar:))

[@AssPhyxiation]

He might have been seriously disfigured by a fire. You don't know he isn't self-satisfying. His playing and clear instructions mixed with a genuine enthusiasm to help his peers probably satisfies the shit out of him.

[@Burps___]

TheNoBSZone 1. You have a KZbin channel with no videos. 2. Your avatar suggests that your name is Thaddeus Thimblebrain. 3. You do waste my time. 4. You think we give a shit.

[@datMinii]

+Cool One Oh yeah, you've got some really quality content on your channel man. Who cares if he has no videos? You just said no one cares about his comment, yet do you think anyone cares that he has no videos? That is so irrelevant.

[@gmoore6166]

Love your teaching style, I learned this song 30 years ago! I always felt that a few pieces were missing but watching you has helped me see the little parts that I was missing:) thank you so much. Please do more, keeping playing. Music keeps the soul balanced and alive. Rock on!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks for the kind word George, and agree with you about the power of music. cheers

[@HeiwaPeace]

This is hands down the best tutorial of this song I have ever seen THANK YOU THANK YOU SOOOO much for this.

[@blacksabbath1022]

best guitar teacher on the internet that I've ever come across in all my 20 years on here.

[@thegloobster]

If you're hands are down how are you playing the guitar?

[@barrybaker1364]

40 + year player and I would agree I really appreciate how he structured this lesson! Right to the point and covered each section quickly. Prefect & Thank you!

[@sawyerjohnson3924]

I gave up all the stupid guitar tutorials on KZbin a year ago. Now (one year later) I watched your video and I am a pro at guitar now. THANKS MAN!!

[@marjanp4784]

Only a sweet person like George could come up with such a sweet song....it sounds like the Sun is melting like honey and showering on the world ❤️🌞

[@pdive01]

This is the perfect example of how to teach and play guitar. Great song, one of the best acoustic songs ever written. Thank you for your time and effort!

[@maccafan007]

I think this is not only one of the finest acoustic guitar songs ever written but the simplicity of your video and approach to the tune is amazing!!!! It is a song I never wanted to attempt for FEAR...but you have REMOVED the fear and I will learn it right to a tee!!!! Thanks so much for this wonderful teaching!!!! Tim Fitzpatrick/ Wasaga Beach, Ontario.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Tim Fitzpatrick Hey Tim, I'm glad you're enjoying the lesson. It's a real timeless song for sure. Thanks for watching! cheers

[@rkeyjam]

Just gotta say thank you ! Our host Andy's ability and willingness to explain the 'how to' 'for dummies' "technical finesse" that is required to achieve such a dynamic feel in our guitar playing is absolutely invaluable! Cheers!

[@jeremymillan]

This is the best lesson of "Here comes the sun" on youtube... period. Very well done. Thank you Sir!

[@myworstenemy680]

Thank you for making me a better musician. I hear details in songs that I never heard before watching your outstanding lessons. Everything from using capos, finger picking, note articulation, tone, easing off my gain, etc.. I could go on and on. I found your channel by happy accident, and I'm hooked.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

MyworstEnemy Thanks again bro! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a positive comment. cheers

[@dkblive]

You are my go to guy for SPOT ON riffs THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@tjakkahify]

I'm a 70 years old guy and i don't no how long it takes... but someday i will play this beautiful song on the way you play , well done!!!

[@chewwahooi5810]

It took me half a year to learn this song and I believe I ve probably achieve 60% of it . Try harder guys , no pain no gain .

[@patricioaliaga4024]

You've captured the essential thing of this song. This tutorial is both technical and inspirational. What a great guitar lesson!

[@florianexpert]

Best tutorial of Here Comes the Sun on KZbin. Listen to this guy and you'll play Here Comes the Sun the way one would dream. Way I learned it few years ago.

[@kdho888]

Awesome step by step. So much fun just playing the tune. Thanks for sharing!

[@westfield90]

The best teacher on KZbin by a mile

[@johnvanderwyden5653]

You are really great and make it look so effortless. If I keep at this for a year maybe I'll be able to play a recognizable version. The music you created here in the tutorial has such an authentic sound. I think George would approve. Thanks for this.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

+John Vander Wyden Hey John, thanks so much for the nice comment. cheers

[@junglerful]

Great enjoyable lesson, the true way to learn. Not only by notes but also by ear, feeling, dinamics etc... Thank you very much!

[@thetourist3711]

Never thought I’d be able to learn this and now I can’t stop playing it…literally every time I touch my acoustic I have to put a capo on 7th haha

[@harrisondaines1326]

Thanks so much this is easily the best tutorial I’ve ever seen. You explain the ENTIRE song not just the first 45 seconds of it. Thank you SOO much for the great video.

[@kalvino67]

What I like about you is that not only are your videos incredibly accurate and visually easy to follow, not to mention what an AMAZING teacher you are!!!!.....but you also love the Beatles!!! :)

[@briancoyne6700]

Thank you! I've waited my whole life to learn this. Tonight is the night! 😊

[@dominiquelacroix4750]

I saw a lot of KZbin tutorials for THIS song, but i can assure you it's the BEST one i've ever heard !! Great song from George, but also great guitar player (i am speaking of you, of course !). All technics, nuances, tips and tricks plus your 'touch' are well explained and shown here, many many thanks for that great work... I tell you a secret : just after seeing your tutorial, you tempted me to put me again playing guitar and i just bought a new guitar after 25 years of non-practice ! Cheers from France.

[@dominiquelacroix4750]

Dominique Lacroix ... and sorry for my english ! :c(

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Dominique Lacroix Thanks a lot Dominique. Good luck with getting back into guitar, it's a great choice bro! cheers

[@TheRojam12]

I wish I could learn EVERY song from you but the world is just not that perfect. Your attention to detail is second to none

[@SummerofKittyLove]

My short fingers can’t quite reach the high string but I posted it with mistakes anyway! Thank you! As always, there’s no way I could’ve learned this gorgeous song without your instructions!!❤❤❤

[@JerryMacFist]

Great! I wonder how you got this. And what a genius George was! The Beatles were and are the greatest anyway! Thanks a lot!

[@billsaltz4220]

Excellent video ! I've been playing guitar for 60 years. Straight forward tips, very simple to comprehend instruction , much appreciated !

[@hmetalk9077]

The best guitar tutorials on the net! Thanks so much! I donate.

[@splukoes]

Fantastic. A tutorial on MAYBE the greatest song ever written: Doesn't get any better. Thank you so much.

[@eggman1978]

I've just done the Beatles tour this week end in liverpool going to the childhood homes of fab four plus Strawberry fields penny Lane and the famous cavern club. they payed this song on the tour bus after leaving George's childhood home and the tour guide gave a fantastic speech about him. I was welling up with tears. what a great song and you play it perfectly.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

That's awesome Paul...

[@mairenared]

I did the same tour with my wife and kids about five years ago and it brought back so many memories. I was born and grew up in North Wales and Liverpool was a Mecca to me. I even sang in both cathedrals and the Philharmonic Hall. I had a pint in the Philharmonic pub where the band often used to drink. Have you seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGSnYmuVfKpgq68

[@1961Humbucker1]

Who are the idiots that give a thumbs down to such high quality video lessons such as these?! Are you guys for real? This guy is the best there is out there period.

[@dimitrifyodorovickaramazov]

Thank you for your attention to detail and at the same time pointing out the dynamics and letting it go. I think they are two different and important departments and your attitude has opened a new frame in my mind. Thank you very much!

[@0071287]

That Baby Taylor sounds great . I think your lessons are the most comprehensive and accurate. Thank you .

[@Dcraine]

Excellent tutorial, straight forward. Clear visuals and explanations. Thanks for a great job.

[@gustavogentilin9894]

Why people give videos like this "thumbs down" is beyond my comprehension.

[@charlesford157]

Late to the party but I just recently discovered your work. This song has given me troubles because I fell into the bad habit if playing it wrong. This video is helping me to repair decades of damage. My problem was the actual notes in the right places. I sounded okay and it was recognizable but I knew it was wrong. This and Angie lol. Total thumbs up. I read your comment about a thumbs down bumming you out. I look at it as a thumbs down with no constructive explanation is meaningless. Who knows the reason or intent. Some folks lead a thumbs down kinda life. This is the best tut of this song I've seen, thanks.

[@GrapeApe1212]

Man, I love the layout of your tutorials. Keep the good vibes coming!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks Albert. Love this song!

[@zander3096]

that feeling when im using the exact same guitar and pick, the stars have aligned

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

I'll join the chorus of yayys. These lessons are great. One neat quirk is how you "fast forward" your strumming to get back to where you want to be. I do that too!

[@DavidBrou]

Great tutoríal, and George is a real genius, a real gift for the musical.

[@mikemccarville5332]

Trying to play this by the music score just was impossible. This lesson made it possible to impress my family with this great George Harrison song. Love all the Shut up & Play tutorials.

[@chitarito100]

This has to be the best tutorial I've seen and I've watched every one out there.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Hector Carbajal Thanks for watching Hector. cheers

[@danmaher2425]

This is the best lesson on this song by far!!

[@MrMudEagle]

I never realized the complexity of this song. It is a wonderful melody.

[@richiefuzz6408]

Excellent tutorial sir. You did it justice. Especially the bit about explaining how important the feel and strumming of the song is.

[@donaldsavage3699]

Cool😎👍 Good teacher great lesson🌹

[@davebennett3999]

I want to echo the sentiments from tweed guitar... thank you for assuming we can already play instead of trying to teach difficult songs to folks who are just beginners. We all have to start somewhere I know, but sometimes its hard to sit through long drawn out explanations of each string and fret. I love your lessons and how you cover the subtle complexities that the artists put in the music. Thank you!!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

dave bennett Thanks a lot Dave. I'm glad you're enjoying the lessons. cheers

[@1-800-NO-FAULT]

crap man you ought to do this for a living lol I was watching this and said this guy is doing a great job and then I realized it was you! I didn't see the Les Paul so... you fooled me. Great incredible job as usual. You are the best at this hands down.

[@schoontube]

Thank you so much. Going with a softer pick was the magic sauce I was looking for. I've been struggle with this, and the lighter pick is making this so much easier and sounding much less harsh.

[@danphipps615]

Wow... I'm just getting the hang of your Dear Prudence tutorial, and now I stumble across this! My boy in the photo won't be getting much sleep for a while whilst i'm practicing these two classics. Thanks man - great work!

[@felipev98]

nice choices, thinking on doing the same

[@danphipps615]

Good luck practicing Felipe. Hope all goes well, and more important - don't give up!

[@justinhamilton8647]

+Dan Phipps how's practice going?

[@danphipps615]

Getting there Bill!

[@OverlandOne]

Awesome! I have been looking for how to play this song the RIGHT way for years. Thank you so much.!

[@jamescvarnell4850]

absolutely the most comprehensive tutorial for one of the greatest songs written, liked and subscribed, thanks for posting this..

[@lynxmorara6868]

I love your demonstration.you've analyzed the song well that anyone who is average in guitar can understand.thanks so much

[@famjams4697]

You, sir, are a beast. I'm a decent intermediate but every time I watch your videos my first reaction is "OMG I'll never play like that". Incredible articulation and accuracy, But you seem like a really nice guy too, and we really appreciate the work you do. Thanks!

[@perlaursen1885]

Fantastic lesson of a song, that was written long ago when melodic tunes still were appriciated.

[@duimbotje]

These are the best guitar lessons on KZbin.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

duimbotje Thanks a lot bud.

[@DonalKavanagh1963]

Just love your tutorials, have sent you a few bucks over the years to support your channel and will continue to do so. You are my favorite guitar guy. lol. I know how much effort it takes to dissect a song and thank you for all your efforts and enormous contribution i feel you are. You have allowed me to learn some songs I have loved for years but just couldn't work them out. Thanks so much for all you do and I recommend any one else who reads this to give you few bucks too.

[@hofstrabob]

Great lesson and incredible website....straight forward instructions. This teacher leaves nothing out. Best website I've come across for guitar lessons.

[@andreas1892]

I love how his "bad" example still sounds perfect meanwhile I've been at this for hours and still suck. *sigh*

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

+Narry Storan Thanks Narry. It's all really just about how much time you can put in bro. cheers

[@dom-ru5cc]

Andrea S hours? Anything you aren't perfect at on a guitar takes as long as you need. No rush

[@bene8168]

take your time, it normally takes me about a week or two to play a song correctly, and another week or two to polish up the playing and tempo, It takes practice, and practice definitely pays off 👍

[@stiglistanbul]

That's I think the biggest mistake beginners make: making wrong assumptions as to how quickly one should learn something. There I sat, frustrated after practicing Chick Corea's Spain for an hour or so, because I couldn't get it right. Next guitar lesson I talked to my teacher about it, and he went "Oh I needed a month or so to learn it." That Satriani solo? Yep, couple of weeks. I know your comment is two years old, but this goes for all beginners. Take your time. And practice slowly, that's how new connections are formed in the brain. Your brain has to learn it correctly to speed it up.

[@bobbyodell8676]

keep playing!!!

[@johnfrymyer8346]

OK, this was brilliant. There are great musicians that are out there giving lessons. Your lesson by far (at least on this song) was superior. You managed to capture and simplify the nuances of this great song. The Beatles had something that, in my opinion has not been equaled. What you have done is to bring playing a great song so much closer to the general guitarist. I thank you very much.

[@frankmtrevino5181]

Awesome lesson! Feel like I'm really sitting down there with you. Very warm teaching approach! That in itself is truly a gift! Thanks!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Frank M Trevino Thanks a lot Frank, that's a really nice comment bro! cheers

[@MathinusG]

The best tutorial on this song by far! Thanks man.

[@huggisea]

My Man! You are one of THE best instructors on the interweb. Thank you so much for doing what you do the way you do it!

[@careydixon8189]

Thanks for the "minor details" and subtleties as in this & all trax it adds realism, power of dynamics & the original ideas!

[@hbbeverly]

Fantastic video! Of all the tutorial videos I've seen, this one is the best I've seen yet. Your method of teaching suits my needs to a T. I've been trying to learn how to play this song right for a good 25 years, and now it seems so simple at what I was missing!

[@dodgedandle8311]

George Absolutely Smashed it out of the Stadium with this one, One of the Greatest Most Optimistic and Positively Beautiful Songs ever put to Tape, as is equalled by this absolutely fantastic Lesson 10 out of 10 fantastic playing nice and loose but still flowing just like the recording BRILLIANTLY DONE Sir 🌞❤️🌞⭐️🎸👍🏻 and THANK YOU..God Bless ❤️🌞⭐️

[@aqualung1466]

Such an amazingly beautiful song.

[@peterhajdin1966]

This is fantastic, what you do there, I must say. Not only did this tutorial help me (of course it did and thanks for that!), but what makes your videos extraordinary to my ears is the fact that I really like to listen to you play. There are many online lessons that break down a song etc and they do the job OK, sure thing. But I believe you are a really good musician, a lot of heart & soul is shining through your excellent technique and that makes me happy :)

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Peter Hajdin Thanks Peter. I actually do put a lot of time and effort into the videos, but I also have a really good time making them. Always nice to know that someone is appreciating that. cheers bro

[@2011littlejohn1]

A really in-depth but unpretentious lesson. The video clips at the beginning showed you how to play it anyway so the verbal instruction was a bonus. As a note of interest I think George Harrison liked variations around a descending D chord shape - another example would be Norwegian Wood. I'm quite an experienced player but you did help especially with the turn arounds and it was nice to have some of my working out confirmed too.

[@northtone288]

yeah. GREAT song GREAT tutorial. After 8 months of crappy weather and you've had enough freaking rain, the first nice day of the year you turn on the radio and hear that intro. WOW. Instantly your launched into summer and a bright outlook. This year the the weather turnaround just happened to be the first day of summer. Of all days. If you have vinal or a cd might as well just let it play into the medley. Timeless. Thanks for the tutorial, appreciate it

[@murphymoe753]

Can't help saying every time how well you explain besides your AWESOME playing

[@johnwade3476]

best teacher on the internet :)

[@fherrp19]

Wow, never thought I could actually play this great song! Now I can! I’ll donate and support you, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your lessons. Thank you all the way from Mexico.

[@colinstevens7013]

Thank you Mike. This vid. Is just great. You have a great formula and a great delivery. I can foresee many hours of pleasure ahead. Congrats on getting it so right, cheers , Colin Stevens.

[@tungsten0117]

You're a great teacher! simple and easy to follow.no unnecessary crap.thx mang,inspires me to learn more

[@philhudson...5017]

Thank you ....⚘ Every time I hear this song I lose it because it was played at a great mates funeral, No more procrastinating lets get started, Rest up Richard...⚘💚

[@Buceadorable]

Fantastic tutorial! Took me a week of solid practice, but I finally got it down. Now it's just a matter of playing the hell out of the song through the winter, until the sun finally comes back and George Harrison stops spinning in his grave.

[@guitaristforfunn]

hands down the best lesson i've ever seen of this song

[@dezedaar8009]

Okay, that's it, you have a new fan... This is the third video i've watched so far and i think you are doing an amazing job! Cudo's on first playing what the end result will be! Far to often people start talking and just do not shut up : / but you... you... I can just see you play it and figure it out for myself, and when i can't manage i can always look up the rest of the video, all at my own pace, thank you so much!

[@OverlandOne]

Awesome. Thank you. I was missing some parts of it. Also, thank you to the late George Harrison for writing this beautiful song.

[@oatnoid]

Excellent! I highly recommend! Thanks.

[@chewwahooi5810]

By far the best teacher n guitar tutorial lesson ,I learnt a lot from u Sir ,THANK YOU !

[@Joe-mz6dc]

The best guitar teacher on the Internet. :)

[@tommygindahud]

Great talk about the look and feel too. Really appreciate your instruction!

[@stratnam53]

Amazing lesson, I can play it now, thanks from a big George Harrison fan!

[@tatties12345]

Wow absolutely spot on, description of play style and breakdown of song perfect, nice one bud helped me complete my understanding of song, thanks.

[@ChrisLupetti]

Thank you for providing the best KZbin tutorial videos ever!