Killing Me Softly, Roberta Flack, fingerstyle guitar, lesson available

[@charlescaldwell9457]

Very glad to see Jake on a recommended KZbin playlist. This gentleman is deserving indeed..

[@JakeReichbart]

Guitar video of the week: When I sat down to record this I had in mind to play it with a funky beat and some out-there chord substitutions. Then a voice in my head said "Sometimes a classic should not be screwed with, play it straight, ya dummy". Probably a wise choice. So, missing Roberta Flack's birthday only by a month, Happy Birthday! Killing Me Softly with His Song, Roberta Flack- fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Jake Reichbart

[@jdt1581]

I agree. There are some tunes I play on my gig that are better served to not mess with. On some tunes it subtracts rather than add to it. Killing Me Softly" is one those songs (for me). 

[@JakeReichbart]

Agree, thanks!

[@raymondrichards992]

hi jake that was brilliant like the style you play guitar. id'e love to be able to play like the way you play your guitar . ray

[@JakeReichbart]

Hi Ray and thanks very much! I do actually have a series of DVD lessons, downloadable too, explaining my style exactly using many of the songs posted on my channel. If you'd like more info, I can email it to you, send me an email to [e-mail] and I'll reply with the info.

[@csmusix]

Wow! That was fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much! I livestream on this channel from my gig at The Earle Restaurant almost every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM EST, join me anytime and make a request! :-)

[@DonMitchell50]

Your inner voice was right on, Jake. One of my favorite pop tunes of all time. I think you did it just right. Cheers.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks! Yes, probably a wise choice, there are plenty of other songs that can be messed with but sometimes you should just leave a good thing alone... :-)

[@AlOwens]

Warm and sensitive performance. As usual your harmony is tasteful and captivating. cheers allen

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks Al! Funny thing because when I sat down to record it, I had in mind to add many chord substitutions, some pretty out there. Then I thought to myself: Don't mess with such a classic, play it straight! Glad I did! :-)

[@AlOwens]

Jake Reichbart Often times less is more. Ya done good.

[@UliHeim]

Hi Jake, this is again a very tasteful arrangement and a great perfromance. Happy that you choose the straight way :) Uli

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks! :-)

[@macuser2]

Beautiful Jake...simply beautiful...

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much! :-)

[@racora14]

Absolutely great performance, you are an outstanding guitarist Jake.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks as always!

[@fat_metheny5847]

Always a pleasure listening to your great takes.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks! :-)

[@fat_metheny5847]

Jake Reichbart 2:20 a little "Phase Dance" of Pat Metheny??

[@tinitp]

Very peaceful and relaxing...Cheers...

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much! :-)

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks!

[@collinm1342]

Wow, you have a great sound. Thanks for uploading.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks!

[@bullsskyy]

amazing video uncle jake i love jazz

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much!

[@entersandman6227]

I love this song. Nice job!!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks so much! Please feel free to share :-)

[@bassamgp]

Great feelings while playing... Excellent

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much!

[@bassamgp]

You are welcome!!

[@slickyjorj]

Beautifully played.

[@JakeReichbart]

I appreciate it!

[@grantgre]

Great play forever. What a great tune.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much!

[@grantgre]

Do u transcribe by ear or use sheet music?

[@JakeReichbart]

panagranit pana By ear only, these arrangements are mine, not transcribed or written by anyone else. Thanks again!

[@dalerates5004]

Very accurate...and VERY nice! :-}

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much!

[@FuvestibularBrazil]

Hi! Do you have the score?

[@JakeReichbart]

Hi, I have a GREAT video lesson for this arrangement, email at [e-mail] for all the info. Thanks!

[@madafaka852]

Can you play David Bowie absolute beginners? please?????????

[@erdBAERtorte]

like it!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks!

[@theupsndowns8161]

Gawd damn your good

[@JakeReichbart]

+TheUpsnDowns Thanks very much, please feel free to share! :-) Happy New Year!

[@tienvannetten4514]

Yes this is Ok