How to Play "Killing Me Softly" on Guitar

[@juliya4845]

Killing Stalking fans: 🗿🚬 cigarette of pain

[@blossommutt2733]

LMAO

[@olive.b5149]

Im here only cux of ks

[@chiyoburner]

B7: exists Me: 👁 👄 👁 what now.

[@JimAndMisc]

Yes B7 exists but he stated it wrong and the picture also was wrong 😉. He said/showed 224422. Actually it’s 224242 or with the B note as the root it’s x24242. 😎🤘🏻

[@Anna-gu7vb]

HDHDHDH WHEN EVERYONE IS HERE BECAUSE OF KILLING STALKING- iconicism mayhaps?

[@joraa]

okay please dont tell me im the only one here from killing stalking

[@kennymartinez4534]

sameee

[@barbaracorreia8573]

same

[@sugoii9926]

Cessydokii totally not gonna learn it too

[@blossommutt2733]

SAMEEEE I’ll be playing this song to Sangwoo in hell

[@White-guy]

Ello

[@idontliketomatoes8921]

I heard he sang a good song, I heard he had a style And so I came to see him, and listen for a while And there he was, this young boy, stranger to my eyes

[@MrGramita]

the B7 at 4:08 is wrong (tab) the position of his fingers is the right one (strings 1-1-2-1-2-1)

[@JimAndMisc]

What he should have put is 2-2-4-2-4-2. This would be the correct way he meant and played his version of B7. I personally do x-2-4-2-4-2 with the B as the root note? 🤓 This is same as A7 just bar chorded up 2 frets.

[@laterlosers3070]

Am I the only one here bc of killing stalking? Yes? Oh ok

[@莉莉-g5b]

i searched this so i can play this to sangwoo when i see him @ hell

[@miragecarmah]

YO SAME. when i get it i'm so playing it in front of my friends >;)

[@miragecarmah]

@@莉莉-g5b HAHAHA

[@darien7498]

Where can I read killing softly lol

[@volax4853]

I was talking to my brother about it and I was playing my guitar and looked this up...

[@monkeyfeet6953]

The "B7" on the fret diagram is not the chord he is playing on the guitar. If you look closely he has his ring finger on the 4th string, skips a string, and then his pinky is on the 2nd string. That is a proper B7. The diagram is not accurate. Also, there are easier ways to play a B7. Look them up if you're having difficulty with this one.

[@sarahb1304]

this was the absolute best tutorial. I’ve been trying to find a tutorial on cherry by Lana del Ray which is as clear and helpful as this tutorial of Killing me Softly was,, please make one Cherry as well if you can

[@amizodelain12]

Dude seriously, you teach well ^^

[@jarabaa]

"By the Fugees... ?" Surely they never claimed this was "by" them. Lori Lieberman wrote it - and there are plenty of recordings of her performing it - and it was made famous by Roberta Flack. Especially when we're talking about the guitar, it's important to acknowledge Lieberman - who is a fantastic guitarist. Interesting as well that in her original version in the early 70s the verses are much more prominent; here the stress is more on the refrain.

[@40pianos]

Charles Fox wrote the music and Norman Gimbel, the lyrics. Lori Lieberman knew both men and I'm pretty certain the song was written for her but she is not the writer.

[@sleephearthealer]

Much appreciated it's taken me quite a few times of watching this over and over because I'm not that quick at picking it up but I think I finally have it, yay.

[@user-ls4zy4vs2o]

i’m only learning this bc of killing stalking :) , sangwoo better be proud of me.

[@hazelmaybacatio488]

Can you teach me the strumming? Kinda fast hehe

[@biktimlabiktim]

SAMEE :'D

[@donovanluu4613]

When you were playing a B7 wasn't the chord outline a Bsus instead of that B7 at 4:02?

[@johnneer6420]

Hey man! like your version...great job. So...where can I find the lyrics and sheet music with the chords you use. Would appreciate it a bunch. Thanks man!

[@lenmarry4284]

I love when people openly and honestly try to help others, teaching in any way, yet internally cringe in this day and age as there's so much information out there. Pausing to take the 5 minutes more, and give credit to the actual song, origin, and make note how long it's continued to survive, which bands respected enough to re-record and keep it going, etc...but crediting as Fufees song (a lot like Britney Spear's I Love Rock'n'Roll? Right, who was Gary Glitter and not Joan Jett. But if in your generation, it's that current band always! How about a"cover song was originally written and performed by Roberta Flack, and was written for, and to describe maybe exactly how Brendan here probably felt saying he heard this girl that just killed it singing in karaoke....was probably the EXACT same way Roberta felt, being a R&B artist, going to see at the time a little known folk singer, who himself had only an acoustic guitar, (like Brendan here) and blew her away on every note he sang and chord he played, and that was how the song was written, as there he was, this young boy, a stranger to my eyes was describing the performance of the now legendary Don McLean. Possibly why Roberta (really well known for pairing off for full duet albums with Donny Hathaway in the 60's & 70's), chose the folk style approach for this song, which in turn ties into what Brendan is teaching, and a style she opened up to, having not really been following at the time! (I know far too much "teacher" in me, needing the world to find more than just see, take, look at this.... and move on as if there wasn't anything more to it. but in 5 minutes, you may be floored with the wow of where it came from rather than the....OK here it is! Ta! Da! (Leaving....LOL!) TY for the lesson Brendan, at 63, I'm now inherited ny kid brother's guitar, who all my life said "You need to learn how to play this!" so...I'm trying! (According to moost, I'm very trying! :o?

[@GOWTUBE]

Awesome !!! Was able to play it in 15mins thanks to this video 🙏

[@longtran1703]

Hi. I'm having troubles figuring out the strumming pattern. Could someone help me please? Cheers.

[@JimitriG]

He shows you the pattern man. Pretty standard strumming

[@redjosh5979]

guitars not for you

[@longtran1703]

+red Josh or even music for that matter. haha. thanks for your constructive feedback mate.

[@panlen4008]

It's DDUUD if I'm not mistaken.👍

[@longtran1703]

KMusic Cover Thanks for your mature reply. Cheers mate.

[@samskiestraveller7195]

Thank you so much❤ this is the best guitar training I've seen so far on KZbin

[@gng228]

Listen to the Roberta Flack original version. Much better than this

[@JimAndMisc]

Heads up!!! The B7 was wrong. He both said and showed graphic of 224422. Actually it’s 224242 or with the B note as the root it’s x24242. 😎🤘🏻

[@Paulat_ae]

Everyone is here by killing Stalking, I too xdddd

[@dialtone_]

Killing stalking fans: you called?

[@DaveR_36]

Such a nice song

[@danway60]

@RooJaNin The strum pattern is Down Down Up Up Down. Try doing it slowly first with each of the chords. I wouldn't use this song if your new. PM me and ill send you a link to a good teacher.

[@joseloberber3424]

hola solo una observación el B7 esta mal escrito, gracias por el vídeo si me sirvio saludos

[@ryanc4015]

the B7 , you can use the "D7 pattern" in the chord of E..

[@momin9739]

What is the strumming pattern? I heard it over and over again but i cant figure it out

[@dacooker_1448]

any luck?

[@bervejillo]

hello thanks for the tutorial i advice ¡taht there´s a mistake in the diagram of B7,

[@zeljcekgreen6195]

Great lesson! Thanks for help.

[@quinnastaroth9989]

I'm new at playing the guitar and I can't figure out his pattern. I know that it isn't the right one but I really like it and I can't improvise at the moment. Would really appreciate any kind of help ^^

[@PromybroCuber]

Have you figured it out? I coudl also use help :)

[@lorienbrown1114]

Great video. Can I ask where you were when you saw that girl sing it karaoke?

[@hawaiianpunch808]

Excellent tutorial! Mahalo my brada.

[@ithzelvaldez1173]

Can someone please tell me what he does when he's strumming ? Cos I'm having problems with that.

[@sijaniebalraadjsing5087]

Hi, you're doing it really fast. I wanted to follow but alas . I've been taking guitar lessons for 2months but i couldn't got used to my fingers. An we had to know that same song too. Wow very nice of you🎸❤ Amazing!!🎶🎵⚘

[@zakpod1]

for an easy B7 you can try : 001202 hope this helps

[@Raghad-ze7rq]

i i'm sure that's a zhavia's ver on the four she change the melody a little bit and i loved the change so i can tell you he listen to it from here

[@mojo9o]

Thanks a lot, Brandon Slavinski. It took a lot just for me to memorize this just by watching it. The last tie I tried was with my guitar... and I couldn't learn... but without my guitar. Thank you and for the... I Want it That Way... I want to learn Destiny's Child. To just learn any song that I don't really tag on to, but still kind of do would be All the Small things

[@dracumelenios]

@shaheen1990 oh i am sorry i should have explained better. Look at 4:19 when the B7 chord is coming up. The B chord this guy plays is correct, but the chord diagram is showing a different B chord than what he plays, nice too but different. It surprised me too to see this silly mistake in there, because the overall production quality on this is really outstanding.

[@tapzul]

Thanks a lot! Might wanna do it for a concert. And I full on freaked out when I heard Uprising at the end! Big Muse fan!

[@stephengoh5456]

Awesome! Love it! 👋🍻

[@Gris1213]

Love this song thank you!

[@maxislas3141]

For B7 you can use X21202

[@Yoruukage]

I'm here for sangwoo

[@黒子テツヤ-o4f]

I loved the vocal

[@corretoralexandrelorenzo9590]

Muito bom,obrigado por ensinar esses acordes,uma abraço do Brasil.

[@nico3641]

help. can't get the strumming pattern at @3:17

[@makayla2613]

Down,Down,Up,Down,Up,Down,Down

[@tatertots0046]

How do you do the Q-Tip sample

[@bridgetomind]

Щиро дякую - за лаконічність і професіоналізм! Мені дуже сподобалось і впевнений, що не одноразово, цей майстер-клас, як і мені, так і всім відвідувачам, в подальшому, буде внагоді. . Супер!!!

[@bohemor1]

What is the quitar un tune?

[@RenanLikey]

I've always depended on my vocal coach to play this for me in order for me to sing. Now I don't anymore, fuck yeah! Freedom. Love Mahalo!

[@luismarquespinto4407]

B7 chord is incorrectly explained on the image.

[@sarahkearney7614]

So if you listen to this song after the first chorus and before the first verse there is this AMAZING set of notes that is played...does anyone know what they are or where i can find them?! I thought he would teach it on this video but he did not go over it.

[@Tristan-lk1rf]

strumming my pain with his fingers singing my life with his words killing me softly with his song killing me softly. with his song

[@Davidle141]

@azaelandy04 I think people should learn the E minor b major technical stuff bc it allows you to use your skills on other things.

[@siphernz]

Is that an O-Port that your using? Have you found it to make a difference unplugged? Most reviews I've seen say there's only a noticeable difference when playing through an amp. Thanks, I've been wondering about them for a while. J

[@maxr180]

Chords for chorus Em Am7 D7 G D C F E Em Am7 d7 G Em Am7 D C G C F F E

[@Davidle141]

@josedavidalvarado22 b7 isn't so bad how i think about it is first fret fourth string and other finger second fret every other string and there it is.

[@551batesroad]

Got it! Great lesson!

[@Comat0z3]

beast, good teaching techniques

[@IanMooneNO1]

what can i use instead of a B7?

[@douglasmccannpiano]

Thanku.

[@moonspire]

@mahaladotcom Can you give the strum pattern in words (up, down, up-down, etc.) in the description for us beginners? I'm only finding conflicting answers in the chat... Thanks for this video! It's the first song I'm learning on guitar :) Love it.

[@JohnHubbard-c6l]

did you find it?

[@beckysoul]

I’m waiting also😅

[@beckim9082]

Love this, thanks!!

[@dracumelenios]

wrong chord at 4:19 watch out!

[@_SCHUNYA_]

Lovely, thanks!!!!

[@Pullakahvit]

Imma play this to my friend😙✌

[@edsonferrari8741]

Parabéns, gostei muito....🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ceyhunbabacan4466]

what is the rythm

[@shaheen1990]

@dracumelenios whats it then??

[@Me-nf5nf]

A Time For Love- Earl Klugh

[@makayugabriel4800]

what strumming pattern are u using?

[@Bankai90]

Wait till you see Bm -.-"

[@acwman88]

thanks ! really good video.

[@jdmakucha7038]

Thanks

[@bonnielee4857]

You don't have to bar b7 there are so many alternatives for all the beginners or if you can't bar :)

[@yungziklan1879]

Why would you teach a beginner an alternative for?

[@emiliette94]

Excellent.

[@qtpolefitness]

Thank you very much that was great.

[@Gundam1854]

Thanks would be better chords on screen from begin to end of song to see in order

[@stacybee8339]

What the heck does the numbers mean?

[@ronjagerig1095]

Wow youre good teacher.

[@Clindgr2]

Your a good teacher.. I rock that song at karaoke:) thx for teaching me how to play it:)

[@TehOberon]

I'd like to hear you singing it :)

[@jamesjwsuh]

MY GOSH. thank you so much

[@TheLunarHorizon]

Remember that you were a "noob" once as well.

[@philosopherkurdmuffins9835]

Do you still play?

[@ThisToriJ]

Is there a alternate chord for B7? lol

[@benbuckley4176]

i loved it

[@ronsieghart7759]

Which one really? B7 or Bsus2? Your fingers, chord chart and what u saying doesn't match.. it wqs very good lesson though.. only that part is confusing. The last part of verse before ref.

[@josedavidalvarado22]

@GuitarAndUnicorns no what i did to learn it faster and easier is to do mute 2 1 2 0 1 instead of the bar jeje

[@ellencaulfield]

That strumming is pretty cool, how does one achieve this 🤭

[@blablaap]

Hi, what is the rythm pattern? Thank you!

[@Samscoinsandheavymetal]

Cécile Carrara not the one demonstrated. You’d be better arpeggiating it than what was played in the demo. As others pointed out the B7 demod showed a Bsus2 and when he says you can play the low F# in the bass that’s wrong (B7/F#), the B bass note is critical especially where it’s a borrowed chord. Try playing it as a triad in the higher register leaving out the 5th (F#)

[@jessemorales1443]

B7 should be x24242

[@cortx2lh]

Thx.

[@mahdizarhon7375]

Nice ! if you can play the whole song before breaking it up it will be great :)

[@Mostafa20268]

oh yes..but after practicing you will love it..sounding great..

[@Spideymoss]

What is this "B7" you people speak of??!!

[@OneDayFilmsYT]

thanks!

[@gato7908]

When I think of this song I think of Roberta flack, I assume the chords are the same 😞

[@somethingforyou345]

omg i need chords and lyric next to each other 😭

[@Danarus647]

can you help me you plaing grat ,a'm biginer i start to blay good bat i cann not ander stan d whenn you explaining the nembers wats the mining of that

[@meryemtank4733]

Killing stalking 😔🚬

[@egroseli]

4'05" _ not same chords!!