Don't Think Twice, It's Alright -- Lesson

How to play the version I recorded with Carson way back in 2011. Includes a chord chart. No tabs, though. I just don't like 'em.
questions and feedback are more than welcome!

[@yabytp]

0:00 - Intro at full speed 1:24 - Interlude chords 2:00 - Verse chords 4:05 - Exercise chords by strumming at slow tempo 5:40 - Picking the interludes 7:33 - Picking the verses 9:42 - Strumming at the 3rd verse (You just kinda wasted...) I keep coming back to this video, so I thought the links to different sections would make the life easier for people like me. And of course... Thank you so much for creating these videos, Josh!

[@gojones3237]

I've watched this video for a whole.afternoon With my suck English level. Although it's difficult to me ,i actually really really learn sth now and cool thibgs ,such as the right hand skills. Thank you 3000000000000000 times. LoL

[@JerryHoward88]

Thanks for the time notations. I keep going back to parts of this. I'm working on learning this as my first full fingerpicking song. I think once I can do this one well, I can learn anything. It seemed almost impossible at first, but now it just seems hard. Josh plays so cleanly!

[@fb39371]

Josh's voice is like asmr for me... this made me laugh; having timestamps.

[@jimmyb7828]

8:27

[@maximumhate666]

Your work is much appreciated!

[@noisydonut]

How good is a tutorial aimed at people that can already play guitar!? Just gets to the important, tricky bits. Not 50 sections note by note. Very refreshing

[@AndrewDrummond-br9zr]

Hi could you tell me if every G7 is played with a hammer on thanks

[@paulj7094]

Love your teaching style. Clear, concise, organized, and well paced. Thank you.

[@ramlathers8182]

Great comment:Clear, concise, organized, and well paced.

[@maplebones]

Teacher's pet

[@hekxss]

I didn't learn a thing... i was just enjoying him...

[@carolynh8866]

Same here 😂 Now I want to go find his cover that he did

[@scofah]

😅

[@Dylan-Dead]

Same...one of my fav tunes tho

[@medyaminboulenouar7963]

... Playing the guitare today is quiet easier than in the seventies ...!!! Thanks

[@kimkrestan4354]

What a joy! Clear, concise, focused, broken down and strung back together in a way that lends me hope for this generation. Clone him.

[@songnotes]

Thanks for making this! When I am ready for the epic task of learning this in full, this'll be the video I come back to. Keep it up.

[@johndoe-kh9fu]

Looks like ya did it lol

[@tobortine]

You're teaching style is so relaxed and yet confident. Thanks, great video.

[@USNAVDC]

One of the most fun musicians on KZbin....besides being so talented! Always great videos.

[@mitchelldelmar9682]

So appreciate this breakdown of a sentimental favorite. Thank you.

[@MXanderT]

This video is gold. I love that recording you guys did so much, thanks for the tutorial and taking the time out!

[@RyanTopherr]

Three years later and this video is kil ling it for me. Thanks for making amazing, humble, easy-to-understand tutorials like this for somewhat beginners like me. This blew me away compared to others.

[@aluiziogoncalves4609]

Thank you Josh for all music and dedication! God bless you and your friends in music.

[@gerryparsonsmusic]

thank you so much for speaking with us as you do, so purposefully, yet eloquently and kindly. And most certainly with intellingence! All of these characteristics resound in your playing, by the way.

[@tomriccobono674]

Glad I found you JOsh. Great teacher, great video, great player. I play full time at all the bars in NYC for 30 years. This is a huge help. Videos like this. Thank You.

[@gregt4202]

I've been playing this song for a lot of years and still picked up a trick off this video. It just shows there is always more to learn. Thanks.

[@DrGoatLips]

I've learned a lot of songs on KZbin and can honestly say that this is one of the best tutorial videos Iv'e ever watched. thanks Josh!

[@GuitarSongsMasters]

I watched your original video of Don't Think Twice like 25+ times. This lesson just made my day!

[@gabrielkarpati2471]

I'm blown away by your absolute perfection, and your patient teaching. I'm learning it faxilime from you, chord by chord, finger by finger. THANK YOU!

[@curtislabrecque1722]

As he calls us all dumb guitar players we keep watching Thanks for a kick ass lesson for us numb... for real.. kick ass

[@kevincurran530]

Your cover of this song inspired me to learn more fingerpicking techniques a while back because you made it look so effortless. Please continue to do lessons once in a while! It's like a fun behind-the-scenes glimpse into your covers.

[@stefanopisoni4155]

go for that! One of the best tutorial I ever see. I do appreciate the green rectangular box on the chords while going.. great feature

[@shrathyphaer]

I've been playing the classical guitar for 15 years and I am amazed by the clarity of your explanations and the musicality of your playing. Keep it up, you're amazing.

[@jamesmcgraw724]

Best instruction on the net on this iconic song .. clear and easy to follow.. now if I could just convince my hd - 28 to play like he does I would find nirvana .. nicely done my man😂

[@paintbox48]

Fabulous demo and lesson. Love all the embelishments you show to basic strum/pick of song. Really admire all the stuff you do with Carson and friends. Cheers.

[@ericevans9507]

Thank you very much for this lesson. Your playing and singing are absolutely perfect. I wish you many years of success.

[@jessicapreston9808]

You are an incredible guitar player and this is a beautiful rendition. With that said, this is so hard! I’m gonna keep practicing and I will revisit this lesson in a month or so :)

[@richardbusson5903]

Great job all the way around! Playing, singing, teaching...... all nice and clear. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!

[@rrdavila153]

Thank You For Sharing Your Artistry With So Many - My Son Plays and I am going to share this with Him once Again Thank You Young Josh and God Bless You on Your Musical Journey......

[@Pedersons1]

Hey Josh, thanks for this video!! You take music that sounds nearly super-human and bring it down to an understandable mortal level. I'll watch this about 200 times so that I can learn all that you've packed in (I'm a bit of a slower learner). Appreciate you taking the time to teach this arrangement.

[@aliarsalankhan1474]

I loved your cover bud! Must've listened to it about 50 times now. Beautiful classic!

[@imannonymous7707]

You wont find a more accurate transcription than this. Its impeccable as is his cover.. Outstanding

[@Skierrddii8]

Thank you so much for this!!!! I was trying to learn the song from watching your video from 2011 again and again but this was very helpful! Never stop playing!!!

[@donaldsavage3699]

this is a five star video and very good teaching techniques, keep up the good work!

[@michaelmyers4847]

So I recently fell in love with the cover you did of this song and honestly am so grateful I came across you very talented people. I have not been able to stop listening to it, I'm positive you guys will reach super stardom. I especially love the instrumental and was searching and I get an instruction video from you yourself! Very happy great job!

[@matswingmo4303]

You are the man Josh. Excellent tutorial, easy to understand clear and concise. Keep it coming.

[@dacomposer]

Great cover. Great lesson. Thank you for posting this!

[@jallegar1808]

Thanks for taking the time to do this man! Love this version.

[@IanRedmon]

Wow, thank you! I've really been wanting to learn this song - especially the way you play it!

[@budandbean1]

Hey, thanks for the lesson Josh. Sure hope you are doing well in NY, love that new guitar you have... Nice to hear you man, take care!

[@1974xaviers]

Thanks Josh for your talent and time...much appreciated 👍

[@gerin5297]

I know this is years old but your cover inspired me to learn this song and cover it myself. And not only do you have, in my opinion, the best cover on youtube of this song, but also the best lesson on the beautiful guitar part

[@ztolle15]

You're a great player man. Very clean. Thanks for the vid and dope beach cruiser in the background!

[@martingoddard9476]

Thanks Josh. Really enjoyed your playing and your straightforward teaching style.

[@titouantillier7691]

that is so awesome !! I was like "oh my god.... finally" ... keep going that's so good to learn your covers

[@tomlovato]

Both helpful and illuminating! Thanks! I watch you and your friends, and you always play my favorites from the 60's and 70's.

[@themajesticlemur4957]

This was amazing, I have been learning this song for months, but I could never get it to sound the way you played it, thank you so much. :)

[@trumptorianguard4617]

Josh, thanks very much! You’re an excellent teacher! And I really enjoy all of your performance videos! Thanks

[@rdigimages9242]

What a great video Josh. I'm forever slowly learning finger style and your tutorials are great and very clear to follow. Your performances and along with your colleagues are also top watches. Keep them coming. A big thanks.

[@stir_stick]

Gosh this is just an epic tune... I would count this as a major accomplishment to learn. It really suits your voice as well. Thanks for the lesson, awesome as usual Josh!

[@myyoutubejourney2469]

Hi Josh I just discovered you a few days ago and I can't stop watching your videos. It is really great what you do. I wonder how your arrangement process is. I am specially interested in the "Summertime" you recorded long time ago. Can you explain how you arranged it? Like where did you get the first chords from (I use real book chords but never get those nice arrangements, chords, etc. ). Do you start by some sheets and follow then by ear? Do you write the music down?. How do you think? How do you choose the chords? This would be really helpful for me. Anyway, and again, very nice what you are doing! Thanks for sharing these vids! Regards

[@scriptr1tr]

This is the best training video I have ever seen. Great teacher.

[@beaumorris5289]

You've blown me away since I first started watching you.. Good job Bro...

[@kenbrown9433]

Thanks so much for taking the time to show all of the intricacies of playing the song . . .

[@illuminotmereloaded6896]

Dude this has helped so much. Anybody who was trying to finger pick based on ear and feeling, I would recommend following what Josh says here is the oldest trick in the book. It does the work for you. Still working on all those walk downs. I feel that high e string G7 hammer on and pull off and the one in the F (shapes) are most important. Anyway, thanks again for this!

[@skywalkersongs649]

Thank you Josh T, I am really looking forward to playing this, especially for an upcoming event at work! Nice of you to do this please keep it up 😊

[@Nick-ut2zh]

Literally subscribed because you said “No tabs, though. I Just don’t like em.” I like your style haha. Great tutorial.

[@LuckyMitzi]

You're Awesome Josh, I wish I met you 40 years ago...God bless.

[@doctrot]

you are a very good teacher, no wasted words and so well broken down thanks

[@gmaildad2087]

Yah I've been playing this song since it came out this kid is a wonderful player and a very good teacher. I don't understand the negative comments at all as a fellow guitarist you should watch and play with better player to get better well done Josh

[@richardhumby8704]

Thanks Josh for taking the time. Been fiddling with this great song for years, time to fiddle some more!

[@Spiderpack]

Awesome. Looking forward for more lessons (aka the "If I was a fool" one :D)

[@SandbagBouldering]

Holy hell I wanted to this and never thought it would come. Thank you so much.

[@thejohn86]

This is absolutely wonderful, thanks!

[@luismarioXD]

Josh. I think you're brilliant and very good person. Thank you for your music man.

[@jsch6178]

love this song -- great tutorial. keep em comin'!

[@DennisAnthonis]

Very nice lesson indeed. I'm going to learn this now. Thanks for posting Josh!

[@anom3778]

wow thanks josh, was looking forward to this. it was clear and concise.

[@Lahtineen]

Awesome lesson Josh. Love that ole´strumming E7 at the end. It really gives an extra touch to an already perfect version of this song.

[@michaelpattison7712]

Delightful. Don't think I've seen a clearer lesson. Thanks!

[@deedeeduncan9347]

What an awesome instructor you are....and omg your guitar playing . Just wow

[@josephpearce777]

Your music is amazing, I honestly hope to see you doing well from your hard work. I think I have watched every upload.

[@wezzlaren]

Thanks for this, after a couple days of practicing and watching this vid a thousand times I can now play it exactly like you :)

[@brauliocavalcanti3703]

Herr Professor, you are fantastik. Thanks!

[@jallegar1808]

Thank you! Your music rocks dude!

[@PaulvanHuet]

Very clear explanation. Well done sir. You are a excelent guitar teacher. Thanks a lot.

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

good tutorial fantastic! The bass pick thumb index middle finger explanation was the thing i needed...!!

[@klmorris1269]

thank you Josh. this is one of my favorite top six Johnny Cash songs and one of favorite top four Bob Dylan songs

[@donaldsavage3699]

Hey Josh,, here I am back after 3 years pass,, feeling the same way about your work.... Absolutely amazing!

[@gregoryginterdaele2706]

You are a brilliant teacher, singer… it seems so easy. And your voice is booom.

[@krisk6497]

I can' believe you've made a video like that... That's perfect explanation!

[@kaitee3766]

Hold my beer! Jokes aside, thank you very mutch Josh. No seriously, when I first heard you with Carson, you had me. You both feel what you are doing. That is so inspiring that I pulled out my Neligan and started playing again after years. What can I say, it was the best decision I've made in years. Keep it up, you are outstanding.

[@tonybrook7768]

Many thanks Josh, you're a genius, I had known the chords for ages, but just couldn't suss out the picking pattern and overlay. Love this song, and now I can play it properly, though not as well as you. Respect.

[@garrysmythe]

Josh you are a credit to your parents, the way you share your gift of music with others less fortunate, like me, Im a 67 year old fart who loves singing and playing guitar , but I am lucky enough so be so gifted as to be equally rubbish on both, I have recently watched your video on the zoom mic and have just bought the zoom h2n so heres hoping, thanks again from Garry in the UK

[@gortagnan]

Thanks Josh for a beautiful and superb lesson ..

[@stonemedicine]

Josh, a wonderful lesson, thanks!!

[@davidg22100]

Brilliant lesson, thanks for putting this out!

[@judiroth7855]

I am tone deaf but love good music as part of my life. Listening to and watching you is a joy. I am going to try this. ❤️👏⭐️🌈

[@davidcraig413]

Thanks Josh, will give it a try. Writing from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Always great to see you and Carson play in KZbin, hope have a chance to see you live some day.

[@catherinecarr3255]

Absolute Awesomeness! ❤🐎

[@STETTRACE]

Oh!!!!! Also: I just got tickets to see Dylan at the Tower theater outside Philadelphia!!!! November 12 2017.Not a bad seat in the house!! But I am pretty close anyway!! That’s how I came across this. I was brushing up on my Dylan. Thanks again brother. Peace.

[@1974xaviers]

Thanks for this lesson...sure enjoy all your videos...you are a good guitarist 👍

[@filipwitkowski6017]

Best teacher. Thank you.

[@RTAlabama]

Just a great job on that song my man!! Loved it!!

[@Zsolto66]

So cool, Josh. I watched and listened to your video with Carson literally a hundred times when I was working on my version. Great to see a tutorial now. I will check out the "My precious time" part now 🙄. Thanks again, Zs

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

Hi Josh, you have just taught a 68 year old a new trick. Thank you.

[@gjhomes]

Excellent Josh. Thanks

[@zachhudson626]

This is an absolutely phenomenal instruction video.

[@derweasel]

I got so involved in this that I missed my train. Love it.

[@perryschnabel]

Such a great lesson! You're a good teacher!

[@gavinhughes9050]

"Big ol' cheesy setup." Classic man!

[@TheRemyRomano]

That’s awesome! Best tutorial ever!