How to Play Purple Rain with inflection and feel. (Purple Rain Unplugged)

Skip to 08:11:05 to hear the acoustic version of Purple Rain
Hands down Purple Rain is my favorite song and it's a favorite for so many. Here, I'll show you how to play it with all of the little detailed nuances and inflections. The song is basically only 4 chords but the key to playing it authentically is learning the little detailed nuances that lie within the chords. It makes a tremendous difference. The end contains my acoustic version of the song that you can use to play along with. Hope you all enjoy it. God bless!

[@gerardgardner1548]

What a beautiful arrangement beautifully played on a beautiful guitar. Thank you

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Gerard!

[@toddpeltier4069]

About time we can do this in a beautiful and easier way ,, he even does this on the acoustic which even makes it more awesome, thank you very much ,,, I love it, 🍾🍾❤️

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much! Greatly appreciated Todd!

[@bunnypacer8189]

Truly amazing. Love the way this sounds on a acoustic guitar. Ive only been playing for nearly two weeks but already in love with it. If I could end up playing this song like you do, I would be more than happy. keep up the great work.

[@kevinharper2884]

I am a 54 year old man that so enjoyed your playing and so appreciated your Insight. Thank you so very much

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Kevin! That's Awesome to hear!

[@mikeprice2395]

I could listen to this all night, sounds amazing on the acoustic. Thankyou!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Mike!

[@Marco46-MTJ]

Quelle Merveilleuse leçon de Groove et de Musicalité !!! Bravo !

[@HEPBbI-B-NORME]

Браво , Маэстро! Отличная работа ! Сразу Лайк !

[@Route32rg]

This is the ONLY tutorial I have found that tells you the song key up front! THANK YOU!! Please keep it up! You have earned a new Sub today! It is super helpful to know what key songs are in and as you learn more. It makes it easier (over the long haul) to learn songs in that key as you can identify similarities.

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much and thanks for the sub! You're absolutely right, learning where things occur within the key is the foundation to being able to build a repertoire!

[@Gerhardschiefe1]

Very well played n' explained , Sir ! Thanks 4 sharing 👌☮💜

[@fredwilliams6746]

absolutely beautiful sir...thank you for playing and sharing..i loved it

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks for listening Fred!

[@NickRaidero]

Yeah 🤘 finally someone who has the right touch for this fantastic song..❗❗👏👏Thanks for your contribution...👍🙏

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Nick! Greatly appreciated!

[@user-up3nw5ex8t]

I’m a full time house audio engineer at the nicest and classiest casino in our area. I mix and hear that song being covered at least five times a week. And holy shit man that had to best smoothest beautifully tasteful version I’ve heard. Really nice job. Also I clicked like and subscribed without hearing any other tracks. Excellent

[@mywalkies1949]

Your acoustic version of the Purple Rain is beautiful. I'm going to give it a try

[@anthonyg.bhowanidin]

Instructions with such clarity.Great teacher!!

[@sportingmeme3606]

Wonderful ❤ Absolutely The Best version of Purple Rain Acoustic cover on KZbin ❤❤

[@sonoma_s]

Beautiful acoustic cover of one of my favorite songs👏👏👏

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks 🙏🏽 Definitely a favorite of mine as well.

[@starr99]

Gorgeous tutorial and tutor and finale with that cover WOW

[@trumptorianguard4617]

Tasteful! BRAVO! Thanks brother. Excellent!!!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks brother!, Much Appreciated James!

[@brettneuberger6466]

Really helpful lesson. Thank You!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Awesome! I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks Brett 🙏🏽

[@jbuggy1016]

wow, that was awesome!! I love this song and you have really brought it to light!! great job!!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank you so much!!

[@sergiocanardo6716]

Très bien expliqué, super bien joué. Magnifique. Merci.

[@ronjarrah9516]

I just came across this channel and subscribed on the first video which is this one! I love acoustic content and moreso your teaching style by showing us then putting it all together with a performance. Looking forward to more. BTW, I love that Taylor! Never seen one like that before

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Big.E]

That's really awesome never heard it played so fresh as this awesome job 👏

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Ian!

[@flaviusoxford]

Extraordinary rendition and teaching. Merci!

[@Mad4itskills-]

Thanks man blown away every time I watch you ☺️

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Andrew.

[@fabiancugbechie2374]

You're great. This beautiful guitar arrangement unraveled

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks Fabian! Much appreciated!

[@congapilon]

Beautiful job. Best I’ve seen so far! I’ve been looking for a good video. Definitely going to study this one!

[@robertlennon5785]

Wow.AMAZING.

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks Robert!

[@NathanaelPittman]

I’m glad I stuck around to hear you play your version. That arrangement was very pleasant. Nice work.

[@mikehudgins5764]

Thank you for this tutorial, I thought a little out of my beginner range to learn… you’re a great instructor as I already can play to speed in a couple hours! So pleased, thx again & I’m your newest subscriber!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Awesome Mike! So glad to hear you've got it!

[@MericaBack2backWWChampions]

Subscribed! Good stuff man!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank you & thanks so much for subscribing!

[@ajs808]

Thanks for the great lesson, and that Taylor is stunning!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

So glad you liked it! Thanks, the Taylor is my baby!

[@robertdiehl1281]

Well I have to say your rendition is fabulous. Somewhat sweeter jazzy take. Very nice. Thank you for this

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks, much appreciation Robert!

[@tallpaul69]

Love this. Thank you. 🙏

[@MarshallTitus1]

Thank you for your great tutorial, and amazing version of P.R. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💜💜💜

[@latouselatrec]

Amazing. Perfection in all its beauty

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks Mark! It really is something special.

[@stringman509]

This is the song which wanted me to learn guitar just love it😊

[@ktvalotus3067]

This is awesome. You've really inspired me to stick with my guitar. I'm 3 months in and trying to get to grips with it so thank you and God bless you!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

This is Awesome to hear! Just hang in there and, if you can, dedicate at least 15 minutes a day to practice. You will see growth. Whenever I have things that I struggle with, I dedicate daily practice time to it and I always tell myself, just imagine where you'll be this time next year. To your surprise, it won't take as long as you think it will to get a grasp on those things that you're struggling with. And those things that you think or tell yourself you'll never be able to do, the truth is, You Can! Just commit to spending time daily working on those things. God bless you as well my friend!

[@jpaulgetty8998]

I am 3 years in and still trying to get a grip on it . I want this so bad it hurts .

[@jean-claudeforestier8556]

Magnifique......vraiment superbe !!!!!

[@ericbassaragh8408]

You play purple rain beautiful love it

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank you!

[@michaelgrant7473]

So rich. 🤟💜 Wonderful instruction. Missing Prince so much 😢 Thank You!!

[@bobbylineberger3052]

Wow! Im totaly impressed!

[@secohen73]

Very nice arrangement and beautiful playing!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@jasonupchurch]

Great job !! Love your style

[@mfillieule]

Anyway, thanks for helping people like who's trying to play for 30 years. Thank you!!!!!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Guitar is definitely one of those life long journeys but so rewarding!

[@poppydee2087]

Little Red Corvette wax a hit video when I was 13. I've been a fan of Prince since. I always thought he was an amazing musician. Having picked up guitar again in the past couple of years I've gained a new respect for him as a guitarist and would rank him in my top 3 all-time. I'd also like to say I appreciated your acoustic version. Definitely one of the best I've heard. And I like the finish on your Taylor. It looks really sharp and modern. 👏👏👏

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Hey Dee, you said it brother! I think people slept on Prince as a guitarist in his early days. Thanks brother I really appreciate you!

[@borislavmihaylov5867]

Huh, all the thumbs of the world UP for this tutorial and the perfect version of this song. What a by the side of the road are persons who gave opposite :((( I have to feel really sorry for them

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks Borislav, greatly appreciated!

[@GeriWardMusic]

Awesome, thank you 😊

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks Geri!

[@sat8vai14]

Just came across your channel....one of my fav songs...beautifully played on acoustic...and I learned something...thank you...subscribed now

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DanClapp]

That's a nice Taylor you got there. Thank you for the lesson!

[@michellecollins4362]

I love this💜

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Michelle!

[@amarildojosedossantos9146]

Já vi umas mil vezes ❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank you!

[@JustinStephanie]

This is great. Thanks for sharing

[@Sw-sx7nw]

So happy I found this lesson. Your style and delivery is second to none. Calm and engaging all the way through. One of the better lessons I have seen for a while. Keep the good work going and I look forward to seeing more of your content. Side note, I was never really a fan of Prince, I was probably a bit too young at the time he was slaying it. Now I see the amazement of how powerful music is, and how this song has found me, just at the right time. Appreciate it very much.

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Wow, thanks so much! Music truly is powerful and the more you dive in to it and learn the more Amazing it become! Keep on your journey in music!

[@JohnKitterman]

Mack! This is definitely one of my favorites and one that calls out his genius. I don't think most people realize what an incredible of a "musician" he was. The song is beautiful. Great solo work on this cover. I dig your style and love that Taylor! You're about to get me in trouble with the wife after I trade up mine now ...

[@MackGuitarGuy]

LOL, Hey brother you only live once, get that Taylor trade up!. I'm with you, he was a true musical genius. Definitely one of my favorites as well. Thanks so much John!

[@YakDiezel]

Thank you so very much!! i will practice dilligently!

[@richardbladehartstewart8675]

Wow... brilliant 👍👍👍

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks a lot Blade 😊

[@BigWormJ]

Damn!! That is a beautiful Taylor guitar! I love the grey.

[@shanelibago1992]

man this just made my night. now i'm inspired to pick up the guitar and try to learn it. i mean, that just sound so good. great playing really!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Awesome, I love hearing that Shane!

[@shanelibago1992]

@@MackGuitarGuy keep inspiring us more

[@margaretttitoko5058]

Could listen to this with eyes closed & drift beyond the clouds thanks NZ.

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Margarett! So glad you enjoy it!

[@stringman509]

That's a lovely guitar Mack and yes this is my favourite song just need to play it best wishes Colin UK 🇬🇧 😊

[@alesiaarnold4259]

Amazing!!!

[@mattathm]

❤ thank you so much man I was looking for something like this You make it look easy I'm going to give it a crack I love that song

[@sundayjamz6162]

Great Lesson Mack! All the best 🎸😎

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much brother!

[@andrew1637]

WoW, Just WoW!!

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

Man I love this song. I sure hope I get to learn it. Im only 5 months into playing guitar

[@MackGuitarGuy]

You can learn it. Just try to add a little bit at a time and before long you'll have it. Just don't give up on it.

[@wattytipene1333]

Subscribed straight away your a master tutor thank you Sir

[@Pendrym]

great lesson, immediately subscribed

[@thenovicenoisemaker]

Love it, subbed!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much!

[@gethiggywitit7338]

One of my favorite songs

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Same here! Definitely one of my favorites!

[@marlonellamil9620]

great tutorial man, thank u so much from Philippines.

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks Marlon!

[@phenomenonvx1143]

Fantastic.. So easy to understand.. Part by part... It great.. Tq

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank so Much! That's Awesome to hear!

[@bsquare6809]

Absolutely beautiful. Purple rain is truly the most beautiful song in history. Your rendition is simply perfect. If I could play like that I would go on and on for an hour mixing it up and down. I really appreciate you taking the time to create this video. I'm going to practice everything you covered. I need to learn how to play this for myself. I'm in a really low point in life. I'm losing to a longtime struggle . This song has a home in my emotions. Thank you for this video.

[@MackGuitarGuy]

bsquare, hang in there brother. God makes the impossible, possible. All that any of us have is today, right here, right now. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to any of us. My focus is on making the moment I'm in count. Dig in to the things that you love.

[@TheLingrush]

Sounds great

[@karlroy626]

Beautiful brother. Subscribed.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Great lesson, man!🤟

[@dusanles8829]

👍 I like ...yee... great work.

[@user-dn8fe7eh3i]

Great 😊👍🎸

[@Eternalsgate]

I know how to play the chorus and the verse now thank you so much for this🙏 I really hope you could make a video on the solo. Awesome guitar!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Awesome! Thanks Jack. I'm actually recording the video with the solo tomorrow. It should be up by Sunday evening.

[@Eternalsgate]

@@MackGuitarGuy thanks lookforward am grateful

[@daningram3143]

Great job brother!!!

[@itisaporsche]

Mack that is beautiful

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks Chas!

[@jackbuff_I]

ive looked through lots and this is the best tutorial... and that guitar ... jeeez

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Jack!

[@ToborDixon]

Best lesson cover ever

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Stephan! Definitely more to come!

[@Songsdd59]

great cover ...very easy to follow

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Awesome, Thanks a lot D D!

[@John1067strat]

Well done!

[@amarildojosedossantos9146]

Show demais 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks!!

[@stringman509]

Favourite song you play it brilliantly subscribed Colin uk

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Colin!

[@brianduthie989]

Brilliant 🙏

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks so much Brian!

[@amarildojosedossantos9146]

Sensacional 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank you!

[@stevieboi61]

nice spin on this song👍

[@vitaliykyslenko8371]

Very Good! Thank You!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks!!

[@markmartin3221]

Taught well

[@wilsilva8148]

Sooo good

[@basilwalters1682]

Beautiful and with emotion.sigh sigh 😌

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks Basil!

[@alberttilimamathiasmathias8617]

Perfeito 👏 show....

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank you Albertti!

[@tigermcflash131]

Lovely... Thank you so much!

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rcieszkowski]

Damn nice arrangement and your playing sounds a little like Mayer. New sub for sure 🙌

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Wow! Thanks so Much!

[@amarildojosedossantos9146]

Maravilhoso, melhor que o original ❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thanks!

[@royburns4905]

Thank you for breaking it down this way man that helped so much you have know ideia. Would you also do come together like this?

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Hey Roy, thanks brother. I'm really glad that this was helpful for you! I'll see if I can do Come Together in a future vid.

[@yogiveg697]

Beautiful work🤙 Keep'em coming🌠

[@MackGuitarGuy]

Thank you! Will do!