how to play "Solsbury Hill" on guitar by Peter Gabriel | acoustic guitar lesson tutorial

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An acoustic guitar lesson on how to play "Solsbury Hill" by Peter Gabriel from his 1977 self titled debut solo album.
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[@SteveHunterGuitarist]

The best video I’ve seen on how to play Solsbury Hill. Well done Andy! steve

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Mr. Hunter. Thank you very much for commenting on my video. I really meant it when I said that I consider the part you came up with for this song genius. There's a huge difference between those who create and those who merely play what's already been created! You've written some of the most memorable guitar parts in rock and that is a rare gift. I'm honored that you would watch one of my videos. Thanks again, Andy.

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[@arnesaknussemm2427]

Sometimes the arrangement of a song is just as genius ( or controversially) even more so than the song itself. This is one of them.

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[@slowlearner4721]

Well said, my thoughts exactly. Not always the easiest way to learn a song, as extremely accurate - maybe too much so for as humble strummer like me to learn everything taught. But a lot to take away and incorporate.

[@eggman1978]

Who the hell thumbs down such an amazing free tutorial?? its beyond me! when someone has taken their own time to help you. Anyway thank you for another amazing accurate lesson on this great song.

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[@midnightflyer7510]

Wow! I just heard this driving home this morning and I remembered a friend in college ~’93 asking me to learn this for him. Hadn’t a clue how to even approach it 26 years ago and hadn’t tried since! I come home and open this! Coincidence? I think your video is a sign today is the day! Awesome tune and great lesson! Thank you

[@jeffjfindley4802]

This is broken down beautifully and is 100 percent accurate. Wonderful job on this!

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[@bacohen8]

This is the most Complete lesson and description of the song I have ever seen. It allows you to understand why this is song gives me the "Warm and Fuzzies" every time I hear it and why it has been on my Play list since I first heard it in 1977.

[@wataboutya9310]

I could listen to the first one minute and forty seconds of this video, over and over again! Brilliant!

[@anthonycarollo]

My Travis picking has never been better. The way you explain your different techniques really helps me. Just wanted to tell you, your teachings are very much appreciated. Thanks again Andy.

[@dmac-333]

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[@harigeorgeson5885]

One of the best acoustic parts ever! What a great choice to break back in with.

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I like Andy's music history snippets as much as his guitar lessons. He's the best.

[@GrahamDawson]

Excellent lesson and tab for an absolute classic song that I can listen to over and over again! One tip for anyone else like me who can't hold down an A chord with one finger without deadening the E string. Just replace all the 0's on the top E string with 5's on the B string, held by little finger - this makes it quite playable for me, but without damaging the ligament in my pointer finger. ;-)

[@michaelbedward]

That was such a helpful tip about getting the E on B5 - thanks!

[@garysmith-kf5ts]

Ive always liked this song but I didn't realize how wonderful the guitar sounds on this until I stumbled upon your lesson.

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[@pcequip]

Such a pretty sounding acoustic guitar intro. For me it invokes a feeling of peaceful joy.

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[@weirdshibainu]

It's great when you play the song in its entirety, then start the tutorial. Great channel

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[@ratomanche]

Thank you so much. This song has always been so powerful. And when I saw Pete live in 1987 I was ecstatic when he played it.

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[@bobbybird9433]

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[@hoisin75]

one of the greatest songs and by far the best breakdown of how to play it

[@Roscoe1279]

These chords and picking are correct. Excellent tutorial for one of the greatest songs of all time!

[@alyssam3125]

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[@NEVER--MIND]

Awesome lesson!!! To the point, and easy to understand. (So many online lessons, are tedious!)

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[@sailboatskipper]

this is by far the best tutorial for this song. AMAZING

[@oliviertremblay21]

I had to come back to your video 2-3 times in the last two years before I finally nailed the finger picking. It does take skills. Thanks!

[@thegroup2guy33]

Please whoever is giving this a thumbs down explain yourself! This is absolutely brilliant. Thanks for the lesson and your effort!

[@richardcabeza2087]

Perfect. Been wanting to learn this for years. Picked it up right away. Thank you!

[@Molliator1980]

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[@HHHAAA111222]

Loved this. I had been struggling in some open tuning thing off and on for years. Thank you!

[@travismarkey6529]

I would love to know the guy who has been able to teach me so many great songs and continues to do so. You introduced me to Travis Picking with Lindsey Buckinghams “Never Going Back Again” and I haven’t stopped picking since and please keep these fingerpicking songs going. I love the Travis pick!

[@iSchneggs]

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[@revenant235]

Deeply grateful for this wonderful, clear and inspiring tutorial of one of my all time favorite songs. 🙏 Thank you!

[@leonaucoin4664]

One of those songs you never tire of. Beautiful job, sir.

[@michellecea]

I literally just played that song like 3 days ago after a long time this is by far the best tutorial for this song. AMAZING

[@djmoulton1558]

I have been waiting forever for you to do this one. It has been a favourite of mine ever since it first came out. Lots of people have worked out the intro but they all fail on the verse. I wish I could afford to patronize you all the time for this quality of work. Maybe when I win the lottery. ;D

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[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thanks. I put a huge amount of time and effort into making these videos. I like to keep them free for those that can't afford it, but if you can, please support what I do. Cheers, Andy www.shutupandplay.ca/donate.html

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[@DG-ph8gp]

This is really well done. Great work. I usually figure out guitar parts by ear but I couldn't make out exactly what was being played at the end of the verses in this song. This lesson nails every single chord and note precisely, at least to my ears. And it's so effectively communicated. I can't imagine a more effective tutorial. Thanks.

[@byrdman023able]

Welcome back! Thanks for the great tune!

[@stephenaddison2256]

Love the way you play .It's so down to earth and you always pick the best songs.!!!

[@davidperrott5098]

Beautifully crafted lesson ... For a beautifully crafted song.

[@andyashton5851]

Well, Shutup & Play Andy, As Steve Deacon said "the best video I've seen on how to play Solsbury Hill" hats off to both of you, Steve Deacon for the genius of writing and playing the part and your good self for making it accessible to the rest of us, many thanks. I've tried this wonderful song several times over the years and not come close. this lesson and four days into "lockdown" and I've got it, you're best advice "don't count" I love the unflustered plain talking description of your exceptional playing. It wasn't easy but the joy of nailing such a tricky little beaut like this one, Happy days

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[@chrisgarret6761]

I realise that i haven't given some news yet. (i'm french) I got the tab. I did work. Fortunatly i'm retired and the isolation because of the corona virus have given me time to work hard. Now i play the way you teach but a little slower. I'm around 80 as you are at 105. If i go faster, it's not clean. I didn't imagine that i could play this beautiful part of guitar picking someday. But i did it !!! with your help and only yours. You're the best. Thank you Mr Shutup&play. I discoverd this song at his birth i was about 25 years old. I can play it as i'm 67. Late is best that never. You make one more reason to make me happy. I thank you . CHRISTIAN.

[@DeclanOKaneMD]

Took you two weeks. What a relief you make it look so simple and I have been working on this for a few days so I need to stick at it. You are fantastic.

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This guy is underrated as a guitar player. When you add the lesson in there it’s genius. Specially this song with Travis picking, Andy also taught Fleetwood Mac “Chain” the Travis picking is my favorite stuff that Andy uses the best in my book. I feel happy hearing these songs and that is why try so hard to play them well-no not as well as Andy-but well enough to play it in clubs. Just got to add the singing.

[@mikebinder745]

Thanks brother...very helpful. You're a better man than I. Great background on Steve Hunter. One of my favorite players. He just keeps showing up

[@lawnmaster1]

None better! I love your deep knowledge of the history of the artists and recordings. Your intense search for excellence is unparalleled.

[@tuckasamms]

Cheers Andy - just picked up this excellent tutorial for a classic song. You do it proud mat. Many Thanks Tom [UK]

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Back in the early ‘90s the local guitar slinger used to close his band’s sets with this tune. Singing and playing at the same time. A nice closer after 3 hours of grunge.

[@DavidShepard-ke9su]

FANTASTIC. Thank you so very much. One of the greatest songs ever. Pete at the height of his powers.

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Came across this purely by accident. Walk past my guitar every day but have not picked it up for some 3+ years.....not got the energy.....anyway saw this vid and I’m now staring at it in the corner of the room.....you may have awakened something here. Thank you 👍

[@dennisrendfrey5636]

You have to pick it up and just start playing it again!!! I'm 69 years young and play every day (for me and my dogs). I challenge myself to play harder stuff, that's why I'm here listening to this song.

[@antonschlick4741]

Just learned this beauty and once again, i thank you for those great lessons!

[@msvb2457]

Oh man, this is it. THE tutorial for this awesome song. Thanks so much!

[@peterkeeler8312]

Thanks so much for this...I found it incredibly difficult but your enthusiasm and obvious love of the music carried me along and slowly it started to click. I really could not have done this on my own, and to work it out from just listening leaves me speechless. Cheers Pete

[@longgrayline8055]

True professional. Excellent player and teacher.

[@duijohnny]

Wow! That intro knocks it out of the park.

[@grahamt19781]

Thank you so much for this, have purchased the tab and already on the way to nailing it ❤

[@loganmcomber5528]

Best finger style guitarist I've seen that actually sits down and breaks the song down into digestible pieces for us to grasp. Don't know if you actually read these, but I would love for you to do a cover/lesson for "I got a name" - Jim Croce.

[@jamiecouanis7236]

Beautiful description of a beautiful song

[@Ratguitar58]

Been a Hunter fan since the Alice Cooper days and really started to appreciate his work when I first heard the intro to Sweet Jane. Your lesson here is incredibly well done and accurate.

[@jeffreyschmoldt7798]

Some great playing, great tune, makes the heart always feel light. Thanks for sharing

[@jeffreyschmoldt7798]

Nice playing. Thanks.

[@ccaputa]

One of my favorite songs Andy! It's always on my playlist, thank you!

[@Schlumpf.Meister]

I lost count on how many times I have watched the lesson at 6:09 and 9:45 searching for the deviations between what I had accidentially made from it and the lesson. This is really great lesson, thanks a lot! I have been wanting to play this song for a long time and thanks to you I think I can eventually master it!

[@serranogideon6871]

Another superb lesson from you! I've always loved this song and Steve Hunter's playing. I literally just played that song like 3 days ago after a long time

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Thanks for your excellents tutorials. Occassionally I just enjoy the way you explain how to play a song not playing it just watching, enjoying and listening to your explanations. Super great job.

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Me too, they´re actually that good

[@andrewtintle2857]

Thank you so much for all of your effort putting these tutorials together!

[@mathewhale3581]

Thank you sir What an amazingly beautiful piece to play

[@deanburge8747]

i thought this song was going to be hard to learn but i got it sorted in half an hour from your instruction . loved it since i was a teenager. many heartfelt thanks

[@MervynPatterson]

Absolutely immaculate as always! Totally agree what an absolutely awesome song and much harder to play correctly and consistently than you would first imagine. Thank you!

[@montecarlo2826]

Glad you uploaded another tutorial! Yes 😁 !! I probably don't know how much pressure it puts on you always having to being a youtuber but I really do enjoy all of your tutorials that you so kindly do for us & I appreciate it very much b/c it makes me want to keep playing my beautiful guitar! Thank U !!!

[@jamesh7123]

Definitely one of the best riffs of all time.

[@sentientfootwear]

A great tutorial, thank you so much. After nearly 40 years of putting it off, I'm finally getting the hang of travis picking, and this is the perfect way to practice. I climbed up Solsbury Hill many times when I lived in the nearby city of Bath. It's also close to the village of Box, where Peter Gabriel's Real World studio is situated. Now well and truly subscribed!

[@charlespeters9626]

For me too many happy memories of my time in Trowbridge from 1979 - 81. I used to play this (and Genesis - Camel - Pink Floyd) while driving home to the Wirral on Friday nights. Up to Bath then M4 and drive up the Welsh border to Chester then home for last orders.

[@Daren67]

Grabbed my guitar soon as I read the description... love this song!!! Thanks mate, will learn it before the days out 😄

[@dirkjansen4309]

Thank you SO MUCH, Andy! Now i got it, for good! Greetings from Cologne, Germany. Dirk

[@stevew585]

Hi from London Andy, What a wonderful Teacher and Musician you are Sir! Just found this awesome channel, Thanks so much!

[@danceking40]

Thank you so much for this video and the TABS which really helped a lot. This song is difficult but not as difficult as expected because there are many measures that are repeated.

[@fernandoaguilar9410]

THANK YOU MY MAN!! I've wanted to learn this song forever

[@JammyGit]

Great lesson mate thanks 👍 I will probably find the picking pattern difficult for a while but I can improvise and strum something that fits to get by until I get the picking sorted. You always get great tones from your guitars whether they're electric or acoustic. Plus having everything blacked out so that we can only see your hands and guitar is a brilliant way of doing your lessons. KZbin guitar lessons don't get any better than this, perfect !!

[@cungar1001]

That's what I'm doing. I get the feeling that Travis pick pattern is pretty advanced.

[@WilliamMignoliTheArchivist]

from a former longtime school of rock director..great lesson of a most difficult finger twister..and a very cool song history and explanation of the genius riff..

[@Dam-oH]

Thank you for this. I absolutely love this song. Excellent video.

[@iancollins8794]

Just stumbled across these lessons and wanted to say they are brilliant! Thanks! 👍😀

[@gaelleonard8830]

I LOVED that!!! Brought tears to my eyes!!! 😁💕

[@5555boneman]

One of my favorite 80s songs. You make it look SO easy! Thanks very much for uploading. Cheers from Montreal, Canada.

[@bboooobbyy]

70's! Great song

[@tomcatyyz]

Released in 1977, actually...