How to Play Paradise- John Prine Fingerpicking (instead of strumming)

[@CaffeineJogger]

you could in fact leave the 2 finger down on the G chord fret the whole time while practicing switching between D sus and G6 sus. Same sound. No need to lift the G chord 2 finger while playing D sus because we don't pluck the G6 sus? hope that makes sense. Might get complicated when the other chords kick in though. I know Bob. I'm over thinking it.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Ahhhh,,, holy cow- ..... you are correct Rog....!!!! yes, in fact you could just leave that G chord down the whole time - even for the A chord and never move.... What an keen observation- oh my... I really can't even believe I missed that. This is easily the most insightful comment of all time and the ultimate economy of motion. I honestly have to look into this some more- I'm blown away.

[@dennismanning9953]

I’ve only been trying to learn - without an in-person teacher - and this journey has exposed me to dozens of KZbins of different people. Some are so similar, they]re is not much new to learn from them. Sometimes, I get distracted by one thing or another and have to re-focus on all the basics I have yet to learn, let alone become a little proficient in. There is no other instructor on KZbin, in any genre or technique, that is as accessible, open, responsive, patient and such an obvious lover of what you are teaching. Your commitment to learning is infectious and humbling. Bob. In the midst of all the chaos that is around us all, your steady voice, predictable patience and sincere interaction with everyone who writes to you is a steady ship amidst the storm. Thank you for your contribution to the newbies and dreamers.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Dennis, wow, this is a highlight comment and so very kind of you to say- it's received at such a good time for me. I would be speechless except it is an honor and joy to meet like minded people from all walks of life and from all over the world that share in the joys of music and inner accomplishment. I don't have a giant following, but one thing I do know is all the people that end up here are genuinely warm and kind people with many talents that go far beyond the music. I very much respect everyone here and feel blessed. Many many thanks for cheering me up (I've been in a lull lately) and helping me remember that it's not about quantity, it's about quality.

[@varunagrawal7036]

Welcome back bob! I'm sure there are plenty of students who missed you and are happy to see you back! Time for some guitar lessons. 🎵🎶🎼🎸

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Varun, happy you are taking these lessons! This course should be a lot of fun!!! All the best to you and as always, happy pickin' !! bob

[@qsbarrtube]

I recall hearing John Prine during the '70's. Loved him then, love him still :-)

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

John was such a great songwriter- the world will miss him!!

[@pamc7094]

So glad I came across your videos. I have learned so much in such a short time. Guitar has become my new favorite pastime. Thanks so much!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Pam, you are really eating the lessons up !! good for you!! I am always thrilled when someone gets a lot of joy out of it all. It's really very addicting (but a good for you addiction!). Happy pickin' and thanks for taking this series- it's going to get really interesting!! bob

[@petervanhemmen3376]

Hay Bob. Glad you are back with yet another fine piece of easy music to play. I missed you. Can't wait for the next lesson.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Peter, great to hear from you! Glad you are taking this course! Hope all is well and I'm working on lesson 2 now!! happy pickin' and great to be back!! bob

[@dakotahstr]

Good Morning Bob! i can strum this song but now that Im getting used to picking (slowly) I find I want to challenge myself and its all thanks to you! Youre my internet coach.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Heather, I first learned this song strumming as well (maybe because it's a strumming song). But it's really fairly easy to do fingerstyle with. I think if John would have fingerpicked it, this is kind of how he would do it. Guess we will never know.. Happy that you are pickin' away!! Have a great guitar weekend!!

[@Mikemaes]

Hi Bob, thank you so much for sharing this, you've got yourself another subscriber (from Belgium)! I really love the way you explain everything, calm and patiently, and very detailed. Keep up the good work and thank you for making us all better guitar players!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Mike, many thanks for all the kind words and thank you for subscribing! I'm glad the lesson worked out and hope it was easy enough (not that easy of a song). Wishing you all the best and happy guitar playing!! If you ever need help or have a question, please let me know. bob

[@yagob6808]

Bob, glad you're back! Looking forward to playing this song.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey John, it's great to hear from you and yes, back with more fingerpicking! Hope all is well with you- this is one of my all time favorite songs of John's.. !! Hope all is well with you John, it's been a while! bob

[@herbgraybill8963]

Hi Bob Just a note to tell you, "Paradise" is next up for me. Incredible backwoods sound, full of passion. I may be the only one that likes this sound in my house, but my wife's good heart cuts me some slack anyway. All the thanks I can muster for your hard work but fun too videos. Keep smiling and loving the Lord, Bob. Respectfully Herb

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey my friend Herb, always great to hear from you and very happy that you are still pickin' away (and your wife tolerates you too- ha ha). No, I bet you have come a long way and it's nice to know that the lessons are helping. This song is a classic and it's fairly easy to pick this one. There's a comment from my friend Roger (bromptonshrink8788) that is a great observation (I pinned it up top). Basically he's saying that you don't have to move your fingers as much. I can't believe I missed that one! Anyway, wishing you and your wife a great 2023 with all the blessings in the world. Good pickin' 2023 to you too! bob

[@herbgraybill8963]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons I saw that! I will give it a try for sure. Herb

[@susanjennings3394]

love the words of this song... so moving... I found myself going back in time, which stirred so many emotions. The steady constant rhythm is just beautiful and calming, almost like a lullaby.....I'm glad you streched our brains with the Corona song which was a real challenge,...but it's nice to follow up with this one. I was able to follow it straight away....and just need to keep practicing when the Asus2 comes in !!!! Thanks for all the time and effort you've put in, thinking it all through....it's a really special song

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Susan, yea, this is one of John's most popular songs and the most requested... but way easier than Corona!! Remember, the Asus2 is just lifting the index finger off... (you got this!)... Thanks so much for your great Corona videos!! Love them!! bob

[@sergeauguste2074]

hii mister bob how you doing to day good .god bless you

[@pekkapihka67]

Great song and great lesson. I enjoyed it a lot. Teaching was superb as always.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Pekka, thank you for the kind words- very happy that the lesson helped!!! All the best and happy pickin' !! bob

[@cyrilmoussoki3193]

Thank you for sharing Bob, I was looking for a Thumb and Index fingerpicking guitar lesson for years, so this night you bless my practice. My Lóba Eweka (God) bless you ❤️

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi cyril, I'm so glad this video is a help! I think I have a few other lessons with just index and thumb as this is a great method to fingerpick. Wishing you a happy evening and good guitar pickin' 2023!

[@yuvaraaju]

Welcome back Bob. You are a fine teacher. Thanks for sharing.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Yuva, great to hear from you and glad to be back! Hope you will have fun with this song! Also check your e mail (spam folder perhaps) as I sent out other lessons to the group after this one. Hope you are well and safe and thanks again!!! bob

[@graemeraw]

Excellent Bob....clean and simple.....thank you!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi graemeraw, thank you for taking the lesson- clean and simple... I like the way that sounds!!! This video lesson took 2 weeks to make- had a lot of tech problems and was ready to introduce to the computer a sledge hammer from the garage..!!! I'll take the clean and simple for new weeks lesson!!! thanks again- happy pickin' !! bob

[@helenisenor4408]

Welcome back Bob. Awesome song. Excited to learn this. Thankyou

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey my friend Helen, glad you are taking this course- it will be fun!! hope all is well!!!! bob

[@helenisenor4408]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Good to know your well too 🌻 Have a great day ok

[@petmomful2260]

Thank you! Such a lovely song to learn!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Petmom Ful, I'm glad you are learning this song!! Wishing you a great 2021 on your guitar!! bob

[@jrjr3678]

thanks Bob I really am happy you are teaching me, Thank You for you and your way of teaching

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Jr.Jr., Great that you are taking this course! It should be a lot of fun and John has so many great songs- gonna try to cover a lot of them!! All the best and happy pickin' !! bob

[@alv6535]

Hi Bob - Happy New year! We could all use another John Prine fingerstyle song 😊. Thank you for sharing Paradise with us! You’re the best. Al

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Al, great to hear from you and happy 2021 to you too!! I'm still here but now trying to get my studio up and running. For starters, my old computer that was so good to me since 1998 is not working anymore. Rather than fix it, I had to get another computer. So I'm slowly moving everything over to that one, but it's tough going so far. Lots has changed in 20+ feel like an old man (maybe that's because I am an old man- ha ha)... I should be back soon- hope all is well with you!!! bob

[@judynekimken189]

Thanks so much Bob! This is a pretty picking song and not too difficult..... of course I haven't played with my group in some time and therefore, ahem, I need to find more motivation to practice. Learning something new does that for me! So thanks a heap!!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Judy, yea, it's difficult to get motivated when you are pickin' by yourself. But this is not so bad-. hope all is well and happy pickin' !! bob

[@MRJABERable]

Great song. Love playing this version.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Alex, Yea, John was certainly an amazing song writer! I thought it was cool that it works so well with fingerstyle. Happy pickin' and glad you are enjoying the song! bob

[@gloriags7937]

Lovely song! 😊

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Yes, John was such a great writer!!! happy weekend!!! bob

[@susanjennings3394]

Hi Bob...just having a mini moment to join you and play along....I so love this and how quickly I was able to learn it.....thank you for taking the time and care....hope all is well with you ...best wishes as always...

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi my friend Sue, hope all is well over there- glad you are doing the play along and yes, this song is an easy one compared to the Corona song... Say hi to Dad for me- all is well here.!!

[@rampartfive7205]

Such a cool tune. Thnks for explaining and teaching this! My major dilemma is which song to focus on...

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

this is an easy one but it's whatever strikes you. This is of course a good one if you want to sing as what I've been doing lately is instruments. Glad you are enjoying it all!!! happy weekend and happy pickin' !! bob

[@BonnyRoni]

Welcome back Bob. You were missed.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi my friend Veronica, great to hear from you and hope all is well. Great to be back with the lessons again!! Have a great weekend!!!! bob

[@nirmalamarak9386]

Pleasant to hear your voice 👌

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thanks Nirmala,.. I struggle with singing. 😵

[@rajanvijayudu1337]

Wow beautiful song. Amazing voice sir!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Thank you Rajan! Glad you are enjoying the lesson!!! happy pickin' !!! bob

[@yandeni]

After a few days of study, analysis of the structure, of the detailed composition of this song (you know me...) I arrived at the "perceived" ("ressenti" in French) phase of music and lyrics, forgetting the technique and trying to make it come out all the nostalgia that permeates it. It is very beautiful, sad and moving. I just read that Prine had been sued for his defamatory statements against Mr. Peabody and his company :-)! Bravo for having so well transposed the strumming into finger picking, Bob!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HI VIV, glad you are "giving the VIV treatment" to the song!! ha ha.. Yes, the song is a classic! Wow, can't even believe Mr. Peabody sued John... never heard this before. Next song has been very difficult to make as it is complex. I'm working hard to get it done and make the lesson as simple as possible. Will see you in the next vid hopefully this Sunday...!!! thanks VIV...!!

[@dakotahstr]

That's a pretty song Bob. Going to learn it .

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Heather, it is, and it's a classic! Wishing you good pickin' with this!

[@glennhartley7772]

Great teaching method I wish everybody was this good at illustration and Instruction (5stars)

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Glenn, thank you so much- it's nice to know that someone is appreciating the detail I attempt to put into all this. Hope you are doing well with the song- it's a good one!! bob

[@CaffeineJogger]

This is great Bob. Really enjoying it. About the fingers on the left hand. My view as a beginner anyway is to make the appropriate finger changes on the left hand for fret changes even though it's not necessary. You could simply keep all three fingers, left hand down the whole song. For example I can pluck a clearer D if my second finger isn't all the way across the fret board in position for the following G note. The finger can actually dance across between chord changes. Feels better. Hope you get this rambling Bob. Cheers again.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

At the end of the day, I always say whatever it takes to sound good is all I care about. Glad that you are investigating all the possibilities !!!!

[@cherpendarvis-studios]

Hi, Bob! I was listening to some songs by John Prine today. Being curious about his playing style, I came across your wonderful lesson. Thank you! I look forward to learning your version of Paradise. I hope that my note finds you doing well. Take good care Bob, and all the best, from your friend Cher

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Cher, I'm behind on everything these days but glad to hear that you are working on the song.. It's one of those great songs and pretty easy to play. Paradise was one of the first songs I learned from JP. He has so many great songs- definitely one of my all time favorite folk artists.. Wishing you a great weekend my friend and I will also answer your e mail soon!!

[@cherpendarvis-studios]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Hi, Bob, thank you for sharing about your experience. Yes, Paradise is a lovely song. I appreciate your kind thoughts and encouragement for my playing! Have a great week, too! :)

[@gloriags7937]

Great! 🤗

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

thanks Gloria!!! happy day too!!

[@cathyalvarez8143]

My best teacher thank you so much for the music .I have really sweet smile if I hear you singing .Thank you so much .God bless.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Catalina, I think you are my biggest singing fan! Truth is, I struggle with singing. I just came back from a performance tonight with my band and had a great time. Music is my life. It's nice to know that someone is appreciating my works here on earth. God Bless you too!!

[@cathyalvarez8143]

Oh so nice .I could imagine your good voice singing with yiur band my best teacher..

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@cathyalvarez8143 the band that I play with are great singers so we do a lot of 3 part harmony. We are going to the studio to record an album soon!

[@cathyalvarez8143]

Waiting for your solo my best teacher .thank you so much

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@cathyalvarez8143 as always, many thanks Cathy!! Hope you have a great week and blessings! bob

[@TheChunk1972]

Loved the everly brothers version of this. Awesome

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Yes, just goes to show what a great song this was (since they covered it). Happy pickin and have a great weekend!! bob

[@gbandeemmanuel6438]

Thanks again for your kindness and love

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Gbande Emmanuel, I'm happy to help, and thank you for taking the lessons. Hope you are having fun!!!

[@kyleem8187]

Hi Bob, Endless thanks for your patience and complete style of teaching. Where does the group put in for a JP request? Kylee

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Kylee, glad you are enjoying the lessons!! So, you can e mail me and I'll put it in the pile. I do hope to get to all of them! Thanks again and continued happy pickin' !! bob

[@lindaleepeacock]

Thank you Bob

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

LINDA!! thanks for taking the lesson!! This will be a fun series!!! Hope all is well!!! bob!

[@ianbartlett2626]

Hey Bob my friend, I'm here. Got every thing downloaded; watched the whole first video. This is going to be fun fairly easy song to play. Going to take some work on the rhythm. How many lesson in this series?

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

My friend IAN!!! wow!! Great to hear from you- hope you and Lynn are doing okay. I have a lot of JP song requests from the group so what I plan to do one lesson per song because they are not so difficult and try to get a lot of songs in- hopefully no tech difficulties like the one I had for this video (took almost 2 weeks to do). Should be a lot of fairly simple stuff but we'll see!! The swing thing is not so easy on this first song but a good thing to learn!! Thanks again Ian, glad you are taking these lessons!! bob

[@runnersrunning8594]

Hi Bob great lesson but I can't find the link to the swing video?

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Runners Running, thanks for taking the lesson here- if you could e mail me at [e-mail], will send you the study guide and the sheet music which also has the link to the swing video (very good btw) . I'll look out for your e mail. ! bob

[@dogwalker321]

Hi Bob ,Question for You can this style of picking be used for other Slower Rock and Country Ballet type Songs and sound Good ? Beginning guitarist and even newer finger Picking Guitarist . I like Your lesson on this John Prine song, Thanks

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Great question John- this picking pattern is not so much for the style (which is can do slow rock- country-jazz- folk etc.,) but more about the time signature, specifically the "Waltz Time" or 3/4 time. This means there are 3 beats per measure instead of 4 downbeats (the most popular) , and that's what determines if it can be used on another song- not the style. Here's a quick link on some songs in this time signature betamonkey.com/popular-examples-of-music-written-in-3-4/ and here too www.quora.com/What-are-some-pop-hits-in-3-4-time. There's a lot more I'm sure, but this can give you a start which also includes some helpful info about it all. I hope this helps!!

[@raystrohl5146]

New here just stumbled across this and find it very interesting and I would like to try it. Would anyone be willing to tell me how I access the "Study Guide" so I can download the sheet music. Thanks in advance - Ray

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Ray, great to hear from you and this course should be a lot of fun. So I have no idea how you found this video (glad you did) and if you can e mail me at [e-mail] , I will send you the study guide and everything else.. Thanks again Ray!!! bob!

[@dakotahstr]

Good Morning Bob. Just a quick hello to see how things are going for you, Just got over freezing temperatures here now its raining . Go figure. anyways you have a great day and month. Take care!☔

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Good morning Heather! Everything is great here but working on the new website is keeping me away from the lessons. Hoping to get back to videos soon! Other than a brief spell of cold weather, it's been a very warm winter here. I'm sure the animals outside like that but hope it doesn't get too hot in the summer for them. Happy guitar... see you soon!!

[@yandeni]

Thank you Bob, it's great fun to change musical genre and learning swing rhythm. After "Corona" it seems easy! I startled as soon as I heard the first measures because in 1977 there has been a French very similar version whose title was: "Travailler, c'est trop dur" (Working it's too hard) by a famous French singer and composer. I prefer John Prine's from far. If you are interested, I will send you the link.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi VIV! I figured you would like this song! So many people from the group requesting this one by far. Going to get to all the requests too!. But the problem with this one was the strumming- I but I think it works well with fingerstyle. Of course, would want to hear the song you are talking about. This swing rhythm is different than Corona in that the & notes are delayed and not played squarely on the beat. Difficult to explain... It's a feel thing but I think you will get it.. Very popular sound! Thanks VIV, happy pickin!! bob

[@yandeni]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Here what I found out, Bob: French version of ‘Paradise’ : "Travailler c'est trop dur" • By Julien Clerc: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHyqYmSOf85rq68 • By Alpha Blondy, Reggae: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIiufmqjg9R5qbs • By Zachary Richard (mentioned as composer?): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHyqYmSOf85rq68 Funny but, in these 3 versions "Paradise" lost all its soul and nostalgia. Besides I caught Paradise swing rhythm until 80 bpm :-)

[@gerardinekusters5263]

Again great work of you Bob. A very nice song and very easy to play because i followed all of your fingerpicking lessons, so i know the drill hahahaha. After less than ten minutes i could play the song with you. Indeed much easier than the corona song . By the way, the version with the slap , I like the most !!!!! My wife came to me to see what i was learning , and at once she started laughing very loud. I asked what i did wrong . Nothing she said, luck at the video!!!! What ??? Look how you Bob ( so she calls you hahaha) hold his fingers on the left hand . And now i saw it , look by yourself when you take the variation of the G- chord hahahahahaha

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HEy Ernie, wow, I am not surprised that you got this so fast.. Other than the G6sus2 chord (which is not so bad) this is not so hard... Great story about you and your wife watching the video... I think that's priceless!! Thanks again Ernie, hope you are having fun with it all!! bob

[@michaelshotton2799]

Could you please send me the sheet music for Paradise as well as sheet music for all tunes you've taught. Thank you

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Michael, just e mailed you!

[@sinioritamaldita5588]

Nice one Bob, ( wen here ) ❤️

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

HI Wen, I hope you are having a good summer!!! Thanks for watching!!! bob!!

[@paulwillemsen2957]

Hello Bob. I saw this on KZbin and I wonder if you send this lesson by mail to us because I couldn’t find it.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Paul, check your e mail!!! Happy week to you!! bob

[@herbgraybill8963]

Hi Bob Can I download the sheet music without downloading the Wave browser? Thanks Herb

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

I just e mailed you the files Herb (just the sheet music and study guitar.. oh, and the tux guitar file too.. Happy pickin' my friend!!

[@bgtrev]

Nicely put together Bob, many thanks once again, will be cutting my teeth on this one tomorrow. Hope all is well with you.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Trev, all is well but putting out this first lesson was difficult as my camera was seemingly only recording the video and not the audio. I finally figured it out and it has to do with the new editing software. Worked on day and then nothing the next... go figure. Anyway, hoping next week's lesson actually happens next week (ha ha!). This is a fun song to play and a new pattern - actually easier than many of the others- certainly easier than Corona!! Hope all is well with you too Trev!!

[@bgtrev]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Will hopefully know in a few months but not looking good for staying here at present! Take care and many thanks again.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

@@bgtrev, I know that's been a problem for you guys. Wish it could all just not be like that..

[@johnd3376]

Hi Bob. I only today got to this. Totally awesome song. I heard it from somebody else covering Prine. I just started trying this, but I found it easy enough to just hold that Gsus6 the entire time, and then lift a finger when it was time. After the Corona song, I had to battle to play the second and third strings with just the index finger. Playing the third string with the thumb on that second chord was also a challenge, because it violates my rudimentary finger picking dogma. Look forward to getting this down and bellowing it from the top of my lungs out on my deck. What do you thing will sound worse-my signing, or my neighbor's two-cycle string trimmer, or his hound dog howlin'?

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey my friend John, yes, lots and lots of people covered this one- it was popular in Bluegrass music too. I will always say that it's okay to do whatever it takes to be comfortable with the song- even change fingerings if you need to. Holding down notes and not moving as much is always a good idea anyway. And sorry to bother your "fingerpicking dogma" ha ha.. So my guess is you, the two cycle trimmer and the dog all together is gonna be one hell of a sound!! Sign that dog up for fingerpicking lessons... Hope you are having fun with this- I'm late with song number two- shooting for tomorrow in the am.. Thanks John, you always make me laugh!!

[@CaffeineJogger]

Would the 5 (A chord) sound nicer with if we put our 2nd finger down on the 5th fret as opposed to leaving the note open? It does sound less "thuddy, " with that 2nd finger down on the 5th string. IF we did put the finger down on that chord, what would that A chord be called? I tried both ways, with the finger on the fret and without(open) Just a view. Indeed, as you previously mentioned, if we leave that A chord open, (thuddy sound/note) we don't need to change any chord fret position with our left hand (right hander) throughout the entire song, simply maintain, the swing rythym with our right hand without worrying at all about left had fret changes. Thanks again Bob. (ease of motion as you said)...well done Bob.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Rig, I always hope that people will not be "slaves" to what I do, and get boxed into one way. As you progress with the guitar you will find these little personal tricks that work for you and make things easier. The guitar is the instrument of endless techniques and I'm really happy you are seeing that. So yes to this- it works!!!!! Bravo again Rog!!!

[@pnaylish1004]

this is one of the best teaching methods out there but i cant see the damn tabs....aghhhh!

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Paul, thank you for the kind words and if you could e mail me, I'll send the tabs and more to you.. [e-mail].. Glad you are learning this song! I'll be looking out for your e mail ! bob

[@123hgnrty]

Hi Bob thanks for this, I love Johns songs . I have been trying to learn All The Best for ages. Can I please make one sugestion can you make the tab a bit larger, As i like to play along with you and if i can keep up, I know I have got the song .but at the moment I cannot see the tab properly. It is too small for my old eyes

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Les, very happy you are taking the series here and thanks for writing in. So you are referring to the tab at the bottom of the page in the video right? Let me know it this is what you mean.. it wasn't easy to fit it in the screen and needed to fit across all the way and still see my guitar (my head got cut off. ha ha.. I will try!!

[@123hgnrty]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Hi Bob yes that is what I mean , does anyone need the music or the fretboard at the bottom of the screen? I dont; I just want to follow the tab. I know that I should be remembering the tune, but sometimes i just miss the G and A. That then throws me out and i lose the whole thing

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Les, you know, I thought about tossing the fretboard and then included it. Wish the tux guitar lettering could go a little bigger but that's the top size.

[@123hgnrty]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Hi Bob thanks so much for consindering it, and thanks for the lesson. it is giving me so much. It is simple but the rhythm is challenging .

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hey Les, working on the lessons today and trying to make the sheet music fit. Taking away the fretboard definitely helps but the printing is so small on tux to begin with. I would hate to go to another program seeing how so many are using it now. Anyway, I'll seen you (hopefully with bigger notes! bob

[@gbandeemmanuel6438]

Sir please pardon I want you to help me play this song Eske lakay vin bon

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Gbande, sorry for the delay- I just watched the song and very touching and emotional. What a great story! Do you know Barr Chords? That is what this guy is playing in the song.

[@gbandeemmanuel6438]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Yes please

[@Gemeni28Sera]

Hello good evening long time I didn't see you how are you sir

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Hi Gemeni, yes, long time!!! Hope you are well! I am good!! Happy weekend!!! bob

[@user-wn1bg9qf1e]

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[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

😀😃😄😊😛🎸 thank you!!

[@gtsipejr]

Hi Bob, Was that you singing on this video? It didn't sound like John P. If so, you have a great voice. GT

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thank you GT- yea that was me. I wish my singing came as easy as the guitar!

[@gtsipejr]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons One outa two ain't bad.

[@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons]

Yea, in my next life I want to come back as Waylon Jennings- not so good on the guitar but what a voice!

[@gtsipejr]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons Haha, here's a great medley with Waylon, Joe Diffie, Travis Tritt & Steve Wariner at the Grand Ole Opry, where they all changed to Waylon's key, since he said he only plays in that one key. It got a big laugh. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h56Uh6WEmpJ3q80

[@sergeauguste2074]

hi mister bob how you doing to day . good alright so i feel like am missing somethings like .the shit lesson 1&2&4.am a lil co fused pls can i have the sheet music

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Hi Serge, Hope you got the sheet music I sent! bob

[@sergeauguste2074]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons ok thank you i will look for it

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

I would have been the first comment again but I was offline In short- I was studying 😆

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Hello Haadiya! Studying is more important!!! But glad you are here!! Happy weekend! bob

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons happy weekend to you too😊 And yes my exams are going to start so less time with phone 😅

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@@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68 Good luck on the exams and thank you!!! Let me know how you do!! bob

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons sure It's online exams and MCQ format so probably easy The trial paper went nice I even got 10/10 on one of them wish it was the real paper And I'll inform you about the real ones Stay safe

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@@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68 well done!!! Sounds like you are ready!!!

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

Hey Bob! Guess what!

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???? My guess is you can play this song (maybe)????

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons well that's not it and I would be very happy if I could play this song but you know for that I need a guitar So here's the thing I got 20 on 20 in 2 of my tests I'm sooooo happy So I thought that you should probably know 😊😊

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@@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68 WOW!!! this is great news!!! Thank you for letting me know and congratulations!! That is a great accomplishment! WAY TO GO!!! BRAVO!!!!

[@haadiyanoorienhuma11b68]

@@AcousticGuitarVideosLessons thanks soooo much!!!😀 Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!