how to play "Sultans Of Swing" on guitar by Dire Straits | PART 2 | SOLOS | guitar lesson

[@rdc1950]

You youngsters don't know how lucky you are to have teachers like this for free on You tube.Been playing since the 60s and you would have to take private lessons to be taught licks like this.

[@garrickwynne]

so true!

[@vincentgallo9032]

I’m 76, been playing off and on since my 20’s, but only seriously for about 5+ years. My favorite song, been trying to learn it for 6 months. Your lesson is the best. Thank you so much.

[@iyaron1000]

Amazing I learn so much 🎼I spend along time getting those very stylish liks making progress playing with a back tracks.

[@drdbailey]

You are an amazing teacher. I'm sixty nine and started guitar three years ago. I'm hoping to get this iconic solo down before the bucket gets kicked 😁. Thank you for your very valuable lesson (s)!

[@philipmiskelly9874]

I'm seventy five and still not done it !

[@alexhauser405]

HI, I am sixty four , but I started playing guitar when I was fifteen , so fifty years ago ! and I'm learning this solo for the first time, because previously I was not courageous enough to try alone . Thank you very much for your help !

[@tomfoolery2082]

O hell , guess i should sound off , im 67 in August n id forget all about it but my family has to make it a thang u know . Lol , been playin since 6th grade . Learned this when it hit the radio but always a few spots thts just not rt . Retired so im ironing out the wrinkles . Hav a good day gentlemen .

[@stephendonovan6517]

That was 2 years ago. How's it going?

[@Corehinduism]

Im 19🏴‍☠️

[@eddiebeach6092]

I really value that you don't just explain the solo but also show the relation of the licks with the underlying Chords Helps a lot with composing my own solos 👍

[@robgoodson2212]

You are the best guitar teacher on line. Not only have you taught me this piece, but also several other advanced pieces, including some of the most difficult Eagles songs.

[@vivekanandaroy8682]

Great lesson❤️❤️❤️Wonderful teaching…. Loved it. Thanks a ton…Keep rocking🎼🎼🎼

[@i_likebeing_home8733]

I'm only 3 minutes in the video, and I can already see that this video is one of the beat guitar tutorials I have ever seen!

[@josephmorse4318]

When I started playing in 1990, guitar lessons were 15$ an hr. They're likely more than twice that now. The best thing about KZbin and free lessons is you can continue to revisit the lesson over and over again.

[@juana1483]

It's "like," a master class?? This IS a master class!

[@dougm659]

What a tremendous guitarist you are buddy, your ability to break down and teach complex songs in such an accessible way makes them much less daunting than they’d otherwise be. Bravo maestro!

[@RadioReprised]

Comfortably....Sultans....Just amazing solos that NEVER get old!

[@fociz]

The chunk chunk lick which then leads into the 12:45 blues lick are BY FAR the most influential and downright fucking gorgeous and beautifully aggressive guitar licks i've heard in all my years listening to Marks song. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for this.

[@louislamboley9167]

Yes, you right about the hardest part. It seems anyone listening to the song is waiting for your interpretation of those 125 notes. Thank you for clarifying the thumb function. I might be able to do this now since I'm close to the correct thumb speed. I was adding my index finger before and never seemed to be able to get up to speed. I've seen Mark play it live, he goes on forever with the 125 like he could do it all day. I'll now call it the dreaded 125. Great lesson as usual. Your the best on the net.

[@benwess4675]

One little thing I'd add to this lesson: at 2:47, instead of barring the 12th fret E and A, play the harmonics instead. You can hear the harmonics ring out in the original. Other than that, thanks for this incredibly accurate lesson. I learned to play Sultans about a month ago, but I'll just have to start over since you've captured so many nuances I missed out on myself when learning the solos.

[@robgoodson2212]

You're right. Makes it easier too.

[@thomasvonderweppen68]

So great thanks...love it😊

[@TheStop-MoClone]

I'm so happy that you do this. I'm 14 and love this. You are the best teacher ever for guitar. Keep on rocking.

[@ednaldocunha5733]

You know all the chords! One of the best and perfect tutorial of this classic. Thank you very much for the upload.

[@gordonspeirs8179]

Awesome lesson Andy, I tried to learn this 30 years ago using a cassette tape from note to note music. Where you shine is you are teaching guitar, and not just the song. So many great examples on how the chords and scales overlay the lic. Anyone who learns from this lesson will be so much better at understanding this instrument As always, technically accurate and easy to follow. I guess it is time to throw the pick in on the floor and get it right

[@danieldube1308]

That's si fantastic, I'm 64 and playing guitar most of my life without proper lessons or theory but seems I've done pretty good. I just stumbled on your lessons for the first time. Excellent playing and love your method of teaching.

[@carlosfigueroa790]

1979 cover American Band came to Guatemala City. and played this song, at that time i din,t know it was from Dire straits.then in 1980 in New york City a Guy from Argentina, made some Guitars for Mark Knopfler. Grateful for my life Experience. Sharing my memories.

[@stevenspikes5474]

I'm really impressed with your lessons. Best video out there. The black T-shirt and background with the bound ebony fretboard keeps everything in focus where we can see what you're doing without anything to distract the eye. It takes the mystery out of wondering if I am capable of playing a song or not. Thanks for sharing and boosting our confidence.

[@anthonyvarghese960]

Imparting your music talent to rest of the world in a sincere way, makes you a class apart. Your in-depth knowledge about music theories (major & minor pentatonics etc..) is awesome. Even if the whole world is shut down, I pray that your "shut up & play" continue as long as you are alive. With your lesson, I learned all the fills & solos in a professional way. I bow my head before you, like a humble & thankful disciple to his Great Master ! May God Bless you.

[@rockinguitar101]

I have been playing guitar since this song came out in the late 70's and now I can play it, Thank you for the great lesson.

[@ultimatepepe8698]

Hey man, thanks for all the great lessons, you make the best tutorials on youtube. Thanks again.

[@nemem02]

With this master teacher you dont need tabs. He is so good! 🙌

[@lukechappuis5606]

God Bless Ya! Learning this has been an adventure!

[@chouhham4928]

Best guitar teacher on KZbin. Thank you

[@markyiaw1026]

Dear Sir, I must admit your teaching trully is honest unlike others whose confuse between "show off" rather than teaching. You're d man. Cheers One more thing, its better if you can show the chords played during the entire leads played. Great work man, Thks

[@gw2934]

The man with the golden ears,,,superb deep insight !

[@juliandawe1672]

Ive been playing since I was 12 and this by far is the best lesson Ive learned. You make it so easy to relate to the chords .I now understand the guitar much better than any lesson given to me in the past . Thank you very much ! This will be fun to practice !

[@Cldfsn0200]

Mark Knopfler here... you do a great job breaking down my best song ever! We got to jam sometime!.

[@thomaspeters5889]

I've been browsing your fine catalog. It's so refreshing that you don't use the "string and fret" method of instruction and instead refer to position, shape and chord.

[@kokomal2686]

Very interesting breakdown of the lead, arpeggios and the shapes that are being played.. thanks for explaining this!!

[@pieceworkstudios]

This is without a doubt the most accurate and descriptive tutorial I've seen. I'm now a subscriber and I'll check out your other stuff. Thank you for this 👍👍. PS, I especially enjoy how you tell us how much you love each lick or fill and why. It's the same way I feel when I hear them and I'm sure many others "it's so good right?" 😊 Yes, it definitely is. I'm a big fan of anything Mark Knopfler

[@aguspilotto6004]

Best tutorials in history, good job man. Keep going fearlessly forward

[@rickets60]

I'm here because my girlfriend wants me to learn this song. Your lesson on oh well by fleetwood Mac was amazing and so is this! I've subbed to both your channel and website. Keep up the good work Andy, its people like you who inspire people like me to become a decent guitar player. 14 months in and I'm loving it.

[@madvillain505]

for anyone struggling with the last lick, I recommend using your thumb, index and middle finger in that order (index and middle finger both on the E string)

[@imthedarknight-8755]

I really appreciate the black background. The contrast is great

[@aryandeka291]

You are the best KZbin teacher by far as my opinion. thanks from India.

[@donaldblankenship5163]

Best breakdown I’ve seen so far on my favorite song of all time! Great job!

[@racora14]

One of the best Lessons I've ever seen.

[@hrstrat57]

Don’t know which is better the performance or the lesson. Just killer. Thanks so much!

[@valentinussofa4135]

Thanks Sir. I really like playing guitar and I think your channel is one of the best channel I've ever found. God bless from Indonesia🙏🙏🙏

[@ernestosocorin5228]

You are the best teacher in guitar

[@gabrielkarpati2471]

Your lessons are simply AWESOME and amazingly 100% accurate! Thank you!!!

[@MartinoSolla]

You make dreams come true! Blended with music theory, simply fantastic. Thank you.

[@tomfoolery2082]

I go to ur channel fairly often but hadnt subscribed n not sure why but did tht today and also downloaded the tuning vid . Its a help , those special places arent near as bad as before . Thank u very much .

[@TheStop-MoClone]

Also props for doing with your fingers just like the legend.

[@calebdavis1323]

Great Lesson! Picked up my Les Paul for the first time in years and got the whole song down in 3 hours flat. Thank you so much!

[@Guitartones]

One of the best lessons / demonstrations I’ve seen on KZbin - you must be an amazing player 👏

[@skatetodeath666]

Best lesson I have ever seen. Thanks much

[@randylavoy6196]

Wow...Awesome teaching..!!! A little fast but...just watch it over to ...catch up..!! Thanks..!!!😁👍

[@LTGold007]

Man so much detail .. your Awesome Playing is superb just like my old teacher Roger Dean in Tampa

[@gjw45]

Great lesson. Was interested to see your take on this. I tabbed this out a few years ago and only got stuck in one or two sections where I just wasn't sure what he was doing or if there was another guitar in the background. I'll have to pull out my tab and relearn this, it's been a few years. It's a guitar classic. Cheers.

[@simmonphoenix3206]

Your lessons are so detailed. Amazing job.

[@pm-vr8gv]

Very clear and instructional lessons, thank you!

[@paddyrankine4912]

What a wonderful teacher just a great lesson a master class thankyou

[@keithsymington6068]

Thank you. all these years I'd be playing that last lick in the last solo (with a pick) and knew I wasnt quite right, not sure why it didnt occut to me that w/out pick would have it sounding more correct. I could get the fast pull offs etc but never could really get the initial two cheeky quick notes on B and E strings before the pull off...not with a pick at least :) Without a pick its kinda like the thumb and finger are dancing together and sort of rolls off rhythmically. One day I will give the pick up for good LOL

[@teleplucker6802]

I use a pick also. I find using down strokes on the E and B string followed by an upstroke with the pick then a pull off with the pinky works for me and sounds similar to the thumb version used by the instructor.

[@juliuscaesarplotena3860]

Wow, cool sound from Mark K. Stuff. I use to istening this song many times but not playing. Now I'm trying to learn. Keep on teaching and I'll keep on learning. Thumbs up!😀😄

[@donnaidoo3413]

What a GREAT TEACHER

[@donnaidoo3413]

This song is great . Mind and fingers workouts

[@regi3.1]

You teaching n videos are a class apart. 💯

[@GamingMaster-us7ty]

Sounds better than the Original Amazing. Good One. Mabuhay

[@dodgedandle8311]

Incredible Lesson ⭐️🌞 Absolute Top Draw .. I’ve gone over and over this stuff. These Lessons keep me sane grounded and always gives me something to look forward to,makes me realise that a good guitarist always has to keep challenging His or Her self, it’s like fitness in that if you don’t keep on top of it you can lose it and quite quickly, Thank You for these Incredible Lessons Sir ⭐️❤️👍🏻🌞🎸. Subbed 🙏

[@claudecros4252]

Thank you! I'm not a player, just loved that song and the way you explain it is fascinating

[@emmanuelnaidoo2330]

Hey man Your teaching is very good

[@condocows7635]

Absolutely fabulous lesson. Especially the finger positioning helps a lot. thanks for sharing.

[@Iceracer25]

Hendrix gets a lot of credit (and rightfully so) but Mark came up with this when he was in his twenties. 45 Years later, I still have not heard anyone that sounds like him.

[@keithramm535]

Oh! It's just so good!

[@gusdogbrownlab435]

Came back again to watch this ... Still excellent.

[@giloro85]

Thank you for the lesson

[@swiftyasaninja]

If you guys are lazy like me and don't want to have to learn to finger pick these solos, the whole song can be hybrid picked, there are no chords that require more than two fingers + your pick, except for that one lick after the first chorus, but you can just strum two strings and fingerpick the rest when you're strumming the second and that works.

[@maxmoran9737]

You are awesome.I have played off and on all my life am 64 now.I have never attempted to play lead guitar untill I stumbled onto your site.I now can play all the lead up to and including the 1rst solo.Not smoothly but I can play it.I was wondering if you use your fingernails to pick the lead or just the smooth part of your finger.I use the smooth part and it plays softly.

[@boracolin]

amazing, amazing video man. was my dream to play this solo

[@davidrobinson2021]

brilliant lesson thanks

[@fociz]

Masterclass. Incredible lesson, incredible song. Thank you.

[@douginny]

Your the best. As always. I really like how you throw just enough theory in to make it all make sense to some of the more advanced players here.

[@jrussell4711]

Wow. Spot on. Really fantastic.

[@PsyJaye]

Thank you for pt 2 as I enjoyed the first - You are quite a slinger & the anonymity adds to the mystique - your teaching is impeccable - I am thinking about a video on preparing for a gig - any suggestions?

[@imthedarknight-8755]

*First solo:* yeah I can do this *Second solo:* what the actual heck

[@cardanor4400]

First solo is for beginners, second solo is for intermediate imho

[@jakub8302]

Charly Lopez I learned the second solo first and after that the first solo was so easy

[@oldrrocr]

oh yeah, this will keep me busy the rest of the year! Great vid, thanks!

[@telboy1966manu]

Really great tutorial, thank you!! Subscribed

[@patrickpalmer3374]

Glad I found you, great stuff.

[@remyxmoto]

amazing very nice and best sound of your les paul

[@thakchoetsoko3617]

Great lesson... your explanation helps a lots... pls do Jimi style

[@roquefortfiles]

Nice job. I like your teaching style. So many guitar videos are just like.. "get on with it". You should do Down to the water line next.

[@drbrappe]

Great job one of my favorite of all time

[@carlolf]

Yes, really a great lesson, relating the solo notes to the chords of the rhythm guitar. One thing I'd do a kind different: the rake notes at 14:16 are way to much "raked". On the record, I'm hearing clearly d-f-a and d-f-bb, where the first two notes are raked somehow.

[@georgebennett2243]

YOU GREAT PLAYER...AND TEACHER..

[@dabratlaboratoriesreviews4659]

You have helped me so much man I really appreciate what you do 👊

[@alfredquecksilber79]

Thank you for doing one of my favourite songs. I won‘t be able to play it with my beginner/intermediate skill, but I‘ll sure try. Great work as always.

[@jonbog6479]

Amazing lesson!!

[@imthedarknight-8755]

For the speedy part at the end of the second solo I found that's it's easier to go middle finger-thumb-pointer finger

[@leogaiz7751]

easier, but not the mark knopfler way. from listening o a number of covers I can always tell when people aren't playing it the same way as Mark, it has a particular nuance to it. Each to there Own though, hope you got the solo down over this year !

[@michelaser]

Thanks, it is well explained.

[@esatgursoy7076]

This song was my dream when I first started playing guitar it has been one year and it still is a dream

[@joeniltambanillo6284]

Learning @ playing love it

[@chriscrawford1958]

Thanks. If I can ever get this down to almost as smooth as you , I think I will truthfully be able to say I can play the guitar!

[@jamesfewell2100]

Thank you..lol if i can get all this down ...my family will probably call me James Knophler ..haaahaaa your the best and may your days be blessed..i also love your teachings on cult sanctuary

[@robertpc100]

thanks so much,great playing and explanation that you can find.very skilled and tone is awesome and spot on ,on all details.keep it up please

[@ddoungpanya]

Love your lessons

[@drewbarries]

Thank you so much Andy, your the best!