How to Play "Yellow" by Coldplay on Guitar

[@MartyMusic]

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Marty I love how you get right into it. Everyone else talks way to much.

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Shut up and play guitar is another channel that does it properly. I enjoy the production value of Justin guitar but him and andy can go on for a while.

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so right🤣

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I'm a simple guy. I see a bar chord and run.

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Try out guys. They are not as hard as people thing they are

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[@jerrywilson4371]

Not a Coldplay fan but that tuning thing really makes that progression kinda pretty. Wonder what made him think that up. Pretty nice

[@leob4403]

Jerry Wilson Coldplay songs use a lot of unique tunings

[@danellserik1404]

They were waiting to record the song Shiver and he was doing some impression to make the guys laugh and accidentally found a couple chords that he liked.

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@@danellserik1404 ‘‘twas a bob Dylan impression I believe 😅

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[@phucket01]

​@@danellserik1404 wrong lol check out Rockfield The Studio Farm where explains how he came up with the song #facts

[@pierrezapata90]

This was probably the first Coldplay song I ever heard back in maybe 2000 or so and have really loved this band ever since. Thanks for doing this video, Marty!

[@fastfire1702]

Now theyre just another pop band.. sadly

[@geneyhoudini]

Oh my god it's like every song I look up Marty has done it.

[@TimACroninMusic]

So, tuning your E string down 1/2 step will get you most of the way there. It'll still sound pretty right-on. BUT, if you wanna 100% nail it, you also have to tune your D string down to a B. Of course, that changes the chord formations and voicings a bit.

[@andreashennig2664]

That dropped E is brilliant! Such a small touch but makes it sound amazing. Thank you Marty - you're the man!

[@WillSpires]

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[@dangerkeith3000]

I had just watched your "The Scientist" video yesterday and I was sitting on the toilet about 2 hours ago after work and I was like 'it would be good to see Marty's take on "Yellow", I hope he does that I might request it..' and then BOOM! my wish came true. Thanks Marty! I've been playing guitar since 1996 yet I learn something new everyday with your lessons.

[@MartyMusic]

boom? ha ha

[@priscillafazio]

I´d been struggling so much with that song. I tried tuning the whole thing 1/2 step down, but it never sounded quite right. Your fix with the E string made it sound impecable. Thank you so much, Marty. You´ve got a fan here in Brazil.

[@musiconly3959]

Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And everything you do Yeah, they were all yellow I came along I wrote a song for you And all the things you do And it was called Yellow So then I took my turn Oh, what a thing to have done And it was all yellow Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones Turn into something beautiful And you know, you know I love you so You know I love you so I swam across I jumped across for you Oh, what a thing to do 'Cause you were all yellow I drew a line I drew a line for you Oh, what a thing to do And it was all yellow And your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones Turn into something beautiful And you know, for you, I'd bleed myself dry For you, I'd bleed myself dry It's true Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for you Look how they shine Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And all the things that you do

[@JT-gd7he]

Thanks for teaching this song. It’s been my 12 year old daughters favorite song since she was a toddler. Back then she called it yeyo. This will be my next song to learn as a surprise for her.

[@tonyf8027]

Nothing better than when your sitting chilling playing your guitar when a notification comes through for a Marty Music tutorial!!

[@scrindoomybindoo]

Dude I've owned a guitar since 7th grade learnt some basic stuff back then that I never forgot I love being able to watch your videos an play so many different sounds thanks for teaching brother!

[@denweb81]

Thank you again Marty. Everytime I‘m going to learn a new song, I got to KZbin and type: „Marty Schwartz (Song name)“ You’re always my go to reference! You’re awesome 👏🏻

[@KclaudioLeadership]

Beautiful!!! I will do that 👌 I love your tutorial Marty, thank you 🙏🏻

[@davidcook5274]

the last chords in the song before playing E is basically the chord he showed us a step down in the chorus. So pinky finger and ring finger on the 4th frets of A and D and your index finger on the second fret of the G, then end with E

[@bricehancock6609]

Thanks I was looking for this!

[@johnrambo411]

Thanx Marty for another great n easy lesson...yellow is one of my favorites...it's been on my playlist since 15 years now...some songs never get old...

[@charmh.422]

Glad to have found this. Bridgerton Season 3 just came out. Wedding scene between Colin and Penelope brought me here. I just remembered how sweet this song is and want to learn it on guitar. Thank You! Will be practicing this now.

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Marty your lessons are great been watching your videos for a long time definitely one of the best if not the best guitar teachers on KZbin

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Your my guitar teacher lol

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Gabe roberts he’s mine too lol

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He’s been my teacher since day 1 thanks Marty

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mine tooo

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Dont mean to be that guy but You’re* lol

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As a beginner to the guitar, your KZbin lessons have really helped me! Thanks Marty!

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Danny Mason how’s it going. I’m getting a guitar in about 3 days and I am wondering if it is a good idea

[@kikiphallin]

Hello, there is a change that you missed in the 2nd chord of the last verse of the song, the part where Chris sings "look at the stars, look how the shine for you...". I believe the chord is some kind of F# minor 7, played like a minor but with the 7th added to the B string on the 5th fret (pinky finger). It is just played in the outtro but it makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Great video by the way, I learned a lot of songs from you already (:

[@kikiphallin]

I'm also not good at naming chords, sorry for my weird explanation haha

[@ferryjarry]

'Love of My Life' by Queen is a classic I've always wanted to learn!

[@dr.ericagreene3866]

i love this song and the way you teach. you make it so easy to follow. i was hoping you would have a tutorial for sheryl crow’s my favorite mistake. it has fun guitar tone!!

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When I need a Guitar tutorial, I’m explicitly searching for you. Great tutorials, thanks

[@gmoneymac23]

Just a thought. Why not elevate the camera a bit and have a more angled view down onto the fretboard so you can see the fingering a bit more clearly? Sometimes, a dead-on view misses where exactly your fingertips are, especially when they're bunched up on barre chords. Or, when you're adding embellishments. Great videos, nonetheless. Just an added embellishment, video-wise :)

[@rattler5875]

YES

[@markwillard1639]

Yeah I can't tell where his fingers are.

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That Taylor sounds like heaven

[@azlyricssns]

Also Capo on 4th and play G > D > C. Chorus = C > Em > D hope this helps.

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MARTYJAMZ!!! not sure why I am surprised every time I search a guitar lesson on youtube and theres Marty ready to provide easy tutorials. you're the man. keep spreading the guitar knowledge. thanks.

[@conker33350]

Quick tip you can also put finger on first fret of the e and tune down till it matches. Kinda reminds me of how to play creep by radiobead and it also reminds me of twist in my story by secondhand serenade. Itd in the same tuning and uses 2 of these chords.

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[@daisyfreya7771]

I don’t know if it wasn’t added because it wasn’t noticed! But at the very end on the last “look at the stars, look how they shine for you” the second chord transition changes before the final E chord. It goes from the 1st chord in the sequence of the verse to a new shape that I don’t know the name of but you put your thumb on the second fret of the low E string, your middle, index finger and pinkie finger on the second fret of the D, G and B string (A major shape) Then your index finger on the 1st high E string. It just adds something extra to get that final change in on the recording whether or not Chris Martin does that on guitar I think it sounds super nice😊

[@archerelectrical3018]

nice one DF, sounds great like that.

[@curtolin7170]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but there is one more chord during the last part of the song. It goes to F#m right before the last Emaj (he only does this once). BTW.. this song sounds so much better when the high E string is tuned to D#.

[@robertdraco8404]

Hey...isn't the second last chord in the song at the very end changed into a minor or something?.....Whatever it is it is a subtle but important little effect to finish the song on.

[@dmh_music6651]

Robert Draco Yes it is! You keep the E major shape but you slide it down 2 frets.

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[@robotzzthesecond]

This song is super simple, but super fun as well. Thanks Marty

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now you are 14?

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I love when Marty sings lol he's said before that he can't sing but I love when he gets into the song so much and teaching it that he ends up singing

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[@bandit7447]

Oh, I love this song, I’ve wanted to learn it for a long time. But I only trust Marty to teach me! Thanks!

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Love your lessons. I have comprehension issues but you make it easy to follow and pick up. Thanks for what u do

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Well... tuners arent only digital. And you get nicer tune if you can match them perfectly.

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[@mistycelt1100]

MARTY U R THE ONLY ONE I CAN UNDERSTAND WITH NEW GUITAR STUFF. MANY THANX. I WORKED ON A SHIP WITH CHRIS MARTIN FROM COLDPLAY JUST B 4 THEY MADE IT BIG. LOVE HIM, XXXX MISTYCELT Singer Songwriter UK.

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[@virgilbrown3215]

great guide, thank you. The touchingly great chord toward the end of the song is so poignant it deserves mention. The closest I could come to getting it in that tuning, is to play a barre chord of F# minor on the 9th fret, without playing the highest string.

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[@markhawkins443]

Thank you Marty! I get chords for songs off of Chordify but they are standard shapes. I can understand that it would be too difficult for them to do specialized chords. For this song and Wish You Were Here, I’m so glad I could turn to you!

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I am a huge fan. Thank you for everything that you do! I would love to see a video on a soulful Chris Stapleton solo like "death row," "I was wrong," or "Nobody's lonely tonight." Thank you so much

[@mardirehab]

Thanks Marty the little tuning trick is nice to know always wondered how they get that sound

[@petermaclean9326]

Love playing this song

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[@MartyMusic]

Thanks so much Brett!

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Congrats!

[@dmh_music6651]

Simple tip: instead of using your pointer finger to hit the low E string, use your thumb! It’s easier to slide and it saves the troubles of forming the bar chord shape.

[@abdallahrechache4963]

He is really but for someone who is visual like me. I find it quite difficult without seeing the strumming pattern on screen. Thank you man

[@Swagvadar]

I haven't played guitar in such a long... long time. These chords are very easy to play but i had forgotten what this pain was like.

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Thank You Man. That secret sauce was great 😉 This Sounds Great. Never learnt this much songs before..... All thanks to you.

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[@davidng4786]

Dude, the drop e tuning is brilliant!

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Great lesson Marty! Thanks dude

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You were really helpful

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Even this far in 2020 your videos are amazing and timeless!

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Hey Marty thanks for the great lessons!!!!

[@Dyl-XL]

this was a fun one. Learned it on my tele

[@phoenixramirez1697]

Thank You so much Marty... So sad that the lead singer Dolores O'Riordan from the Cranberries died maybe next song could be from the Cranberries as a tribute?

[@brandoncalloway8779]

Funny you should mention cranberries... This song has that feel to it. Kind of like Linger or Dreams...

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Thanks, Marty! Been watching you throughout the years. Love your work.

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Great lesson thanks Colin UK

[@camilosaleme]

Segredinho da Mizinha faz toda diferença! "The high E lillte secret is incredible!"

[@weasel5407]

This was super fun to learn marty!

[@hiccmann]

thank you Marty (Jamaican accent "Mardi") 5 years in, never too late.

[@rodantheroronoa8646]

You nailed it

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We love you Marty

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Thank you Marty ,Top Man !!..Top Teacher .!!

[@jpalacios80]

Thanks for teaching that beautiful song!

[@MartyMusic]

My pleasure!

[@paddawahn1986]

Maaaaaan. Thank you so much for this 6th string trick. That makes it so authentic and much more fun to play!!!

[@JTMartin]

Great song, love the easy ones. Keep em coming!

[@needmorejoy5401]

I have a few requests. I love your videos and your arrangements. I looked on your website and I haven’t found that you have videos for these songs. Can you do one on “Uncle John’s Band” by Grateful Dead, “Fifth of Firth” by Genesis, “Happy Birthday” Jazz version, and “Come as you are” by Nirvana...power chords. Thank you.

[@alexd7384]

Need to learn this!

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Way to go Marty !

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Dude this is actually pretty good instruction from a free youtube Video. Youre a Good charitable instructor!

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love you so much ,the way you teach every single song is so understandable ,good work sir

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Been waiting for this. Thanks Marty. You're the best!

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Best guitar tutorials on the internet

[@emrearmand]

Hi i play this song recently please take a while to look it means a lot to me thanks:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHrJmYmAjseFi9E

[@kodycampbell4853]

Love you Marty!! Been self taught through your videos, and have came a long damn way cause of it.

[@dominiclawler6981]

My one issue with the video is the fact that you assume that we already have a pre existing knowledge of the lyrics and structure. I personally struggle with loosely defined strumming patterns, and without knowing the exact amount of measures to play a chord it becomes a little fuzzy, especially when there isn't a clear play through. Just my opinion. Otherwise, the description of the chords and tuning was very helpful. Thank you!