JOHN MAYER TEACHES HOW TO PLAY SLOW DANCING IN A BURNING ROOM

The 60 second music theory behind Slow Dancing in a Burning Room #guitar #guitartok #guitarist #prs #silversky
Source : John Mayer's TikTok
#johnmayer #tiktok #slowdancinginaburningroom

[@HeyItsJoe1]

Hearing guitarist talk about theory makes me realize i play songs on the guitar, i dont play guitar lol

[@Evan24_7]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. It’s the same logic as “You looked at something, but did you see it?” or “You heard something, but did you listen?”

[@sc7244]

Yeah me too, but then again I really don’t care all that much. I just like playing what I like to listen to. Then again, learning some basic theory is always good.

[@xXCEEHUXx]

@@Evan24_7 beautifully said

[@tabithawairasi8137]

Felt this one😂

[@Richard-mj5dp]

Great comment. Rachmaninov said something similar: if you don’t learn music theory then you’re a jukebox

[@bear-headstudios1212]

Never thought in 2022 john mayer would give me free lessons, what an amazing time

[@KarlaVS]

jajajaja

[@TatayNiElias]

After 3 years of playing the guitar, I can finally play the first three notes 🎶

[@FIshfood500]

No you can’t

[@leif1075]

WJAT NI DAMMIT TELL.ME ITS NIT THAT HARD.and it's just.you haven't practiced.thst much? It.doesnt seem.that hard..

[@brianrwilliams5732]

I literally learned it in less than 5 minutes, might want to get some in-person lessons to boost your confidence.

[@PHILLY214]

Same time but I can play it even tho I play bass more often

[@dhldt1021]

😂😂😂😂😂 I know that feeling. JM’s Strat is a stupidly smooth sound.

[@mfratino1567]

Just the fact that you’re teaching and not trying to hide what you’re doing, speaks volumes Mr. Mayer! Thanks for letting us into your creative musical world!

[@kilgoretrout321]

Sure. But anyone that went to music school could reveal the same secrets. It's just better when John does it haha

[@Spidr-Man]

Even with him explaining it I just can't do it like him lmao

[@amyfarmer1423]

@@kilgoretrout321true. But I think mrfratino was saying; it’s cool that John shows us his own songs because it’s like a magician revealing his secrets. 🪄🧙‍♂️🎸 I agree with him. 🙂

[@anshuuu9708]

That's the thing about many real real artists today, they be handing out things for three which is amazing

[@vkiperman]

One of the best guitarists ever

[@user-gp7wu5nt2o]

Exactly

[@Montanamac]

Not one of the best, he’s the greatest

[@divineangel73]

Agreed🎉

[@paulrodriguez4465]

Undoubtedly!!

[@anshuuu9708]

​@@MontanamacModern, Arguably

[@karacoldmusic]

As someone who does not play guitar it felt like listening to someone speak a foreign language and it makes me appreciate it more.

[@YarkoFFXI]

As someone who's been playing for 3 years, this still sounded like a foreign language

[@rockethito]

@@YarkoFFXI how much theory have you learned.? I’ve been going a year strong and quickly realized it will take years to become decently proficient.

[@GiJoe94]

Honestly being able to play guitar proficiently and knowing theory are two different beasts

[@richo1234]

​@@YarkoFFXI there's a difference between knowing how to play guitar, and knowing how to play songs...

[@nicholascarver1]

My man. When i was younger i was not a fan. But my goodness... I feel shitty about my younger ways in life. You are a real one. God bless you, sir.

[@OLBK]

John has changed too. But he has always been the best Guitarist on the planet. ❤

[@thisguy7227]

He absolutely blew the crowd away when he played this in Columbus in 2019. What an amazing musician

[@Shaunks86]

THIS is a fucking musician. What a cool thing to do.

[@DudeMcGuybro]

If you think this is amazing, let me show you a guitar teacher.. lol

[@Montanamac]

@@DudeMcGuybroyou serious? There isn’t a guitar teacher on this earth as good as John. He’s arguably the greatest guitarist to ever live.

[@senorpapasfritasconqueso]

​@@Montanamacmy man's in love 😂

[@johncooney93]

​@@Montanamacnot even close to the greatest haha he's pretty good but dont fanboy over the guy

[@Montanamac]

@@johncooney93 it’s definitely arguable that he’s the greatest. His versatility is insane.

[@TheFatBeaRr]

Rick Beato please do a interview with this legend ❤

[@jensk4140]

Not just a populair musician. This man knows how to teach.

[@ETERNALSOUL-ju7xn]

People dont realise how good john is. His rhythm playing is of the scale this is the foundation for good lead playing which he has in abundance. Awesome guitarist

[@bone9683]

Sorry, but fingerstyle Eiro Nareth just brought me here. Eiro covered John´s song five years ago. As a big fan of Eiro I´ld like who´s behind that song he made a cover .. .. ´have to say, John is a great player

[@SadCowDisease420lulz]

I mean you gotta be pretty freaking good to play with The Dead

[@813tox2942]

The fact that He gives the game away for free is nuts

[@zaiah33]

Because most people won't choose to put the work in anyway

[@senorpapasfritasconqueso]

​@@zaiah33or because his creative career is more or less over, he doesn't have to answer to a label anymore, and he knows people like to cover his songs on KZbin. So maybe he just enjoys interacting with his audience now that paparazzi don't follow him around anymore.

[@HolidayInGuantanamo]

because teaching others to play the song doesnt mean people stop coming to his concerts. you can play the song perfectly, but you'll never be john mayer playing the song.

[@FINsoininen]

This is marketing. The information is available either way.

[@cyrnoz1803]

It's already all over the internet and is pretty basic stuff for any intermediate guitarist

[@Lampkeeper]

John is so cool for teaching how to play his song, and explaining the theory, so it can be embraced with substance.

[@cjsmith8319]

He also adds elements of the natural minor in his solos and improvisations.

[@user-ds8hw8jz3w]

อะไรไข่เเลน

[@michaelr2526]

Genius. One of our most talented players ever.

[@raedawn7991]

❤genius yes he is

[@aimfuldrifter]

The melody always had some Hendrix noodling in it. Just beautiful.

[@emilywillingham2188]

Yes!!!

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

More SRV. But SRV definitely borrowed from Hendrix…..

[@shaund.5374]

Probably the best guitarist of my generation…I’m in my 20s so I never got to see Jimi Hendrix, BB King, or any other legends really play in their prime, but John Mayer was one I got to see. He has that uncanny ability to make his playing speak to the audience

[@stevrgrs]

Brad paisley and Keith Urban are right up there. I'd say they are tied for first lol

[@jigglypuff3311]

check out Tim Henson.. I love Mayer too but Tim feels like the next generation's Hendrix.. John is this one's

[@johnbeltmann3401]

Kent nishimura if you like finger picking with percussion. Thriller is one of his better ones

[@Tzaltochnie1]

Mateo mancusso

[@pedroramirez5846]

I think Derek Trucks is the best , JM is still a monster though

[@Ringleader3rik]

Oh. Sure. Now I've got it.

[@GripperCc]

Most beautiful song ever to play on his guitar and such a wonderful intro, thanks for sharing how you play it. This song was the one that made me start playing guitar.

[@Kal2344]

Damn that tone is insane, wonder what amp hes using

[@laflammable58]

Not only that but think about the space in that room. Excellent acoustics the feedback is so nice 😌

[@zachgordon2882]

i actually think hes using a fractal here

[@anomalyyyy]

​@@laflammable58 You realise that's probably the reverb from the amp/ pedal right?

[@Flo-qw4jr]

He’s been using the Fractal for playing at home for a while…

[@GiJoe94]

​@@bencawoodhave you seen his gear, this guy uses 200k $ Dumbleland amps on top of pedals for over 10k a piece

[@robertvalencia7721]

This dude is a legit musician. Grateful💀🌹⚡️

[@wadea6839]

It’s awesome to learn from the man himself instead of someone that’s guessing too. Thank you John and keep writing great stuff!

[@sgc3594]

john going on dad mode without being a dad

[@diulikadikaday]

You can tell he truly loves the music and wants to share it with people. This is just him chilling out and sharing wisdom.

[@gregorythomas2674]

Generous guy for sure. I don't know of many others stars who share like John. Thank you!

[@simonconlin]

Give it up for 1973-1982 inversions and pentagon pentathlons, and spiritual acoustic acrobatics ladies and gentlemen, realize quickly that John’s soul is older than you think it is, he defies time and space. Deal with it ⚡️💕

[@Andyjamz4u]

I've been playing guitar a long time and grateful for you sharing your pearls with us all

[@gstrummer]

Seasoned guitar player here. Thank you, John Mayer. Clear. Concise. Powerful. = Awesome.

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

Yup. I remember the first time I saw him onstage with Double Trouble. 😳 Just ...wow...

[@markusstewart9298]

Huh… talented AND humble/cool. This man must be protected at all costs!!!

[@trismurray]

Just chilling in his ‘home office’ 😂 Love Mayer, talent.

[@rerite2]

An artist and an educator. Not too shabby.

[@ericarey64]

theeee most humblest coolest guy. woww.

[@s1lver5]

we got john mayer giving free lessons before gta 6😤

[@jakecivis7402]

That tone is all in the fingers. The soul he puts into his playing is awesome.

[@DiegoSita]

This guy's got what it takes to make a living off of his guitar skills. I bet he'll make it big

[@joeurbanowski321]

Nahhh.. he’ll probably just end up jammin with a bunch of old hippies…

[@DudeMcGuybro]

He needs to stay in school and get a REAL job. ;)

[@senorpapasfritasconqueso]

​@@DudeMcGuybrohonestly, welcome to the real world

[@DudeMcGuybro]

@@senorpapasfritasconqueso I hope you know I was joking. You don't need to stay in school, you don't need a "real job". I teach music and make a living, quite a good one at that. I dropped out of high school at 16. Sorry you work making a wage someone else dictates, doing something you hate, for someone you hate, and you can't do something fun for a living. You really missed out on a fun living man. That sucks dude! :( I will send thoughts and prayers your way

[@jimanderson5082]

Love those double stops and John's tone is very nice. :)

[@emifontenot3438]

Beautiful as always John ❤️❤️❤️

[@Andyjamz4u]

Man I feel this song in my soul and literally bright me to tears the 1st time I heard it

[@learning2levitatethroughdr685]

This dude is such a class act

[@thenormie]

I always love hearing people talk about theory, even if I only get 10% Only things you really need to know here is the pentatonic scale, double stops (dyads) and inversions kind of. Diatonic chords maybe but that’s kind of given.

[@daniellamantia7324]

OMG John Mayer is so cute💜💜💜💜

[@facilitamivida2030]

I love "that's my version of A"😂

[@ArtistformerlyknownasBret]

So cool to have John Mayer showing his own song! Much appreciated!

[@M3x1c4np0rkc09S]

He doesn't say A and E are next door to each other to personify just this one instance. He's said it before as well. He looks at the fret board like a neighborhood and when you playing with tones and scales it makes so much sense to think of it like that

[@jack2k20]

where is the A n E that he refers to?

[@cherangelo2756]

Hey John..I've not seen you in awhile..it's good to watch you here.

[@davideyre5824]

"Hope that helps". Yup, I just fell off the turnip truck, watched this video and started playing the blues with accuracy and precision, thanks for having my back!

[@submersedlalo5631]

Been practicing this for years and I finally got the hang of holding the guitar the right way.

[@AlexLopez-su6tp]

I'm crying man... What a beautifull song

[@maxthefanboy7415]

Love you, John!

[@guitarlancer]

Learn E major scale. 6minor 4 and 1 Like the use of 6ths here and then the double stops are 4ths with one sweet little 3rd in there. The A chord and E are nice voicing in the 4the position, yet not inversions.

[@KentRodgman]

it's the inversion of the chord with the thumb over bass notes that gets me. He's always doing something extra interesting even if it's simple

[@NotAsTraceable]

JM is my hero not because of his guitar skill but because he laid around had some in depth discussions with Jessica Simpson for a few months. What a stud.

[@nitrokyosho]

John seems like a great guy would love to take lessons from him

[@robcox81]

I’ve been wanting exactly this for 10 years.

[@AngelaDeBartolo]

One of my favorite musicians ❤❤❤❤

[@Seanpfree]

Dude this is awesome you taking the time for your fans and enthusiasts.

[@nimamoradi2660]

I love how he didnt even cut the video...just pure art

[@macktheknife8443]

Thanks so much for taking the time and posting video lessons for us!

[@dclomg5]

I love hearing the thought process behind the songs. Great insight.

[@gagavon9237]

He rocks. What a cool dude.

[@justdointhisforthegames]

this guy's got a bright future. one to watch.

[@MattKirk007]

John Mayer is the type of person who doesn’t know how good John Mayer actually is. He is likely one of the most knowledgeable guitarists of all times when it comes to everything that came before him and took it all and created something new that every guitarist appreciates. John Mayer can give anyone the business even with just a tight tune that’s not technical

[@rebelaqua823]

This guy seems to have the touch.

[@deanvinson4032]

Man. I’ve never really listened to John Mayor but his tutorials really make sense.

[@onemintjulep]

I remember hearing this for the first time and wondering why it wasn't being played on every radio station . i guess it takes time . dude is genius

[@winesoakedheart]

That PRS is more fenderish than the real thing.

[@JayZoop]

Every good artist should have their own style/flavor in how they play.

[@metaphysicalmultikil]

Such a legend seen him live twice now and the things he does with the guitar still amazes me

[@veehaytch3440]

He is actually a really good teacher

[@forceddisclosure818]

John Maror is one of most down to earth musicians there are.. what other famous musicians gives lessons on their art!??? dope

[@mgw4205]

Love how John does this. Would love to see Clapton give a lesson as well.

[@joeykremple]

People ask me why I dislike rap and it’s because you never hear rappers geeking out on the music like this. Love you John

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

So amazing to sit and listen to you explain this in such detail. Thank you, John.

[@winston_smith311]

So great...and so Hendrix influenced. His bold as love cover is great.

[@xMadMazx]

Man that guitar sound so good

[@timelessperspective]

I love this so much, thank you. You taught me how to play it on the piano. You're an incredibly amazing human being.

[@brianrwilliams5732]

Never thought I’d be interested in learning a single lick from this guy but I think I found something here. Definitely gonna teach this to myself.

[@mtp4430]

Thank You for the Free Lesson John. And what a great tone.

[@gblott5834]

This is like a brain surgeon telling you why you have a headache.

[@PaulaEngbrecht-ee3ll]

Love your music John Belief and vultures love those songs

[@jamesnoles7090]

How am I expected to listen to any instructions when dude causally whips out the most ethereal tone in history of music

[@geoffkegley5451]

There's no one better.

[@ianblowney955]

I don’t know why I can’t stop watching this short… well I mean, of course cause it’s a legend, but… he makes it look so easy!! Thank you John for everything you do!

[@user-mu1md1sg5c]

One of the greatest songs ever IMO

[@matthewhyde3045]

Immediately went and put this song on. Well played. Now I’m listening to the entire back catalogue

[@_Dominant_7_Flat_5]

Burn it shall. Great song Johnny boy.

[@alongcomesandy]

One can be a superstar millionaire, but as guitar geeks we're all one big community ❤️

[@matthewnorris203]

I’m not even a guitar player and I enjoy seeing how he does it

[@jakecreighton9039]

John seems cooler than I have him credit for

[@okamic1750]

I’ve met so many guitarists that don’t understand theory even a little, and they are super great players!!! Knowing theory can take a great player to a truly legendary player and all of my inspirations talk theory so I’m like okay, I need to learn at least a little.

[@couchoclocknews]

Best lessons on youtube

[@danielefatali5117]

That s the point about jm, It s not just a matter of what he plays, but It s very much how the way he plays sounds like. I was One of the few guys in Rome years ago (the only show he did) to be listen the Rolling Stone concert Just tò listen the jm opening act, and One of the very few ppl knowing him there at the time. And his touch and sound was so warm and round that It was cool to listen him even Just tuning the Guitar. Gr8 artist.

[@privateer0561]

He's so good he can play it left-handed as well.

[@d.a.t.4699]

Thx man, great that your sharing.

[@chiefmonrovia6691]

I dont listen to your music, but i do play guitar. These little lessons are incredible! I dont have the speed to be some metal shreder, but i love ska, funk and punk music, all of which depend more on rhythm. Hearing it all ring out and with the various inversions helps so much when trying to move the melody along in an economic manner.

[@peabodymartin5201]

The way he makes something so difficult for me look so easy is endearing and also infuriating at the same time! Talk to me like I’m five John!

[@joemikejr.374]

John Mayer your the fucking BEAST!!! MAN

[@1ksubswith0vdochallenge.67]

I need a a tutorial on this tutorial video

[@thomasdistefano3371]

Lmao😂😂

[@thomasdistefano3371]

Same

[@senorpapasfritasconqueso]

C# minor pentatonic is C# E F# G# B C#. IOW a minor pentatonic is a normal natural minor (flat 3, flat 6, flat 7) scale without the 2 or the 6. The little variation he's talking about is more of a change on a normal guitar run than a change to a scale. A double stop on guitar is when you add the 4th above the note in your pentatonic scale in harmony. When he gets to the minor 7th of C# minor (B), he plays a major 3rd above it (D#) instead of a 4th (E). The reason is because he wants the movement from E to to D# when he walks down because the song is in E major, so adding the D# makes the riff walk down the E major scale all the way to the 4 chord (A) that comes after. Listen for the descending major scale (the notes are E D# C# B A). Then, his "inversion" of A isn't really an inversion at all. A is still in the root of the chord so the inversion hasn't changed. What he's saying is that he fingers it differently than a normal barre chord by playing the E and moving from B to C# to make a brief suspension on the 2nd of A major (B). Then, just a normal E chord. I know it's dense, but I hope that helps.

[@jackyoung8558]

That tone though 🫠