Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits

[@justinguitar]

OMG, no hat and with earrings :) so strange looking back to these but I remember making it so clearly!

[@riwajrai]

U look younger now then back into 10yrs in that video 😊😎🕵️

[@melzfraser8033]

are you using the bridge middle pick ups on your strat position is it 4

[@barbaravolpi6314]

Te queda lindo asi sin gorra !!🤗

[@Sir_Runz_alot]

Hey Justin I LOVE your videos. And Lately i found this: mksongbook.com/sultans ( I am so proud of you ;) )

[@petllazy8669]

You always make an amazing job ❤️👌🤗

[@cybersamurai99]

13 years and your lessons are still echoing into the ears of the future guitar players brother!! thank you!

[@patrician7174]

So I started lessons this past summer (2022) at age 69. I just started on this song a few days ago. It is so in my head! I can now manage lesson one and have nailed those barre chords. Thank you, Justin, so much. You are an incredible instructor. I am so excited to be able to play this one.

[@DrAbuUnplugged]

now my favorite 2 sentences after ii bought my guitar.. "hii...hw u doin...justin heere.. " nd "hey ..wazzup u guys..marty schwartz here " love both f thm ..

[@patrickdolan1876]

Just in case anyone else found the Dmin strumming pattern tricky, here's Justin's breakdown of it formatted as D=down U=Up, and x=click (down swipe): Fast half: [D D U X] Normal half: [U D U X] Together: [D D U X | U D U X] Repeat only on the 2nd, 4th, ect. run you can now start the fast half with an U instead of a D to make it flow better... Hope this helps

[@anonymus5966]

good thing i read this AFTER i worked it out :D

[@wakefieldyorkshire]

@@anonymus5966 Thanks for working that out Patrick, it really does help. THANK YOU

[@mirstation]

is there not another UP at the end ? ...maybe like [D D U X | U D U X U] ? ...is that right (I'm just learning, so could be wrong)

[@mirstation]

That's a question !

[@sprialingprism]

@@mirstationthat’s what it sounds like to Me yeah

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

Put more info about the sound and gtr and help on the web site. Glad y'all diggin it! J

[@yourguitarsage]

Pro as always Broseph!

[@yourguitarsage]

+Daniel Minchew HAHA! Justin is my compadre! Great teaching here Daniel :)

[@MrJAa85]

Bro as always Proseph! Yes, that works too :D

[@meteor1237]

Just came back to it again. At 71 playing for years determined to learn it this time. Likely take a year no rush. Good finger and mental exercise.

[@adaptiveagile]

Justin - yes, it was 3 years ago, but I'll remind you that it's a spectacular lesson. Couldn't have gotten this strum pattern without your help. My wife pointed me to this series when she saw me struggling. "I found this guy on YT who teaches it really well." When I saw, it was you, I was like, that's not just some random guy... that's Justin Sandercoe. Of course it's a great lesson. Wish I was able to make it to your Socal clinic with Marty.

[@markiemasucci3865]

Non-musician here, but I do find it entertaining to watch videos like this. Especially for songs that have unique guitar patterns like this one, gives me a special appreciation for the artist/songwriter :)

[@Tommyr]

VERY fun song to play. And Justin is the best teacher on KZbin IMHO.

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

I agree, but I almost didn't recognize him with out his hat xp

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

Mahesh M Do you follow me from video to video just to post this crap ?

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

Malcolm Boyd I was talking to the person that posted a video link and deleted it, on this thread . It even says +Mahesh M right on my posting in response ! Are you dense ? Please, lay off the moonshine shorty :D

[@ieatplastic2367]

100 per cent!

[@Vikrammundra]

Awesome. You are the only guy on you tube who has played the whole rhythm without any interruptions so that we can practice along with it. Thanks a bunch

[@gigihentz1]

you are simply the best Justin...finelly someone on the internet who has real teaching talent and good quitarist....you are the best on youtube by far with teaching and playing... all the best and bless you. regards catalin.b

[@sprialingprism]

Always played it without the triplet strum, always wondered why it didn’t quite sound right . Thank you so much ! Finally I get it! Better late than never

[@JimTom.]

wow good stuff mate, most tutorials i see are just people fluffing around with which finger goes where and explaining it so damn slow that you just get lost, and dont even know where youre at in the riff. but i like how you do it and you constantly come back to playing it all together so we can see the progress of the riff

[@jdean0001]

Can't say thanks enough for this tutorial. I'm a fairly good guitar player who plays by ear, can't read music or tabs. Loved this song since it's release but could never figure out the leads and fills accurately. Until I came across your Vids. Thanks so much. Now my classic rock band plays this song at all our gigs (three to four times a week), and the audience loves it!

[@jimjambananaslam3596]

Tabs are just a diagram of the six strings, the numbers are the frets, and there's usually a legend showing what symbols are used for hammer on, slide, etc. There's really nothing to it.

[@princeberger4197]

Hej Justyna, prowadzisz najlepszy kanał HTP na YT. Dziękuję za wszystko.

[@barryroy5826]

Great lesson mate - I have 3 songs on facebook and one of them is the sultans - the way you teach - you will have everyone playing this song - and thats great - cheers.

[@Topdoginuk]

Justin is a credit to youtube and gives so much with these lessons. Please, if you are able, send him a contribution or, sent him a gift from his amazon 'wish list'. I just started getting sales of my songs due to him! If they sell big, I'll be sponsoring Justin.

[@toxicwastes69970]

Justin, you are THE sultan of swing ! Many thanks for all !

[@FalconITS]

Justin, you are definitely the best I have seen teaching guitar. You make it easy. Great job and thank you.

[@TheNorb68]

Hey Justin., in case no one has told you.... you are God! LMOL Thanks again for a totally kick ass guitar lesson, I'm having a blast with it! You in combination with my teacher have gotten me pretty far in my older age. Keep up the great work and I'll donate soon, I promise..... Peace!

[@naramino1]

Only been playing about 18 months totally self taught. Dreamed of playing this song (is it just me or is this a favorite among you experienced players as well?) and such a thrill to finally do it. Thanks Justin

[@AndeyProductins]

Very cool and easy to learn lesson. Pervect teaching, thanks to Justin!!! One of the best sounding rhythms ever. Sultans of Swing lives from the lead AND the beat.

[@TomRiley7R]

I don't know if a previous comment has highlighted this, but in one of the masterclasses i've watched that MK has done, he does actually state that he uses a pick for recording rhythm sections.

[@Perminator]

I love you Justin. There were no good lessons for this song before you put this up.

[@trricker]

I found this very helpful! You're not only teaching how to play the song but also telling all kinds of useful facts about playing it. Thanks!

[@everettnorris4470]

Excellent teaching Justin! Breaking down rhythm patterns, chords and licks. This guy is a real gem to all guitar players!

[@angellotomic]

Hi Justine, , greeteng from Belgrade... When I see yoy last time in You tube (about 3 years) you show me Tears in rain by Satriani. You are a good teacher. 100 % acurate and feeling. And now this. My fevorit song. I play like that but I myst some liks in the middle. Thanks again...

[@korndog87]

dude seriously good video so far...i know ur a kiwi but i cant hold that against such a good instructor peace and thanks for taking the time

[@sledge57a]

Another great lesson, you are one of the best online teachers out there and in my opinion have the best taste in songs you teach. Keep it up and someday I'll be able to play something............

[@richivandecarr]

This is awesome it's coming more clear then staring hours at the tab trying to figure it out Thanx man

[@sageibanez]

Merci Justin. Pour moi, tu es toujours le meilleur prof de guitare sur le net. Je n'ai qu'une seule chose à dire : UNE AUTRE ! UNE AUTRE ! UNE AUTRE !

[@mike02886]

Very very good, without your tutorials, I probably wouldn't be able to pick things up so easily.

[@BenignCentaur]

Rhythm guitar on the first two Dire Straits albums (and hence on this track) was provided by David Knopfler, older brother of Mark. And a much underrated rhythm player he is.

[@ascoop22]

David, younger brother of Mark.

[@freedomforthepeople342]

ascoop22 you are right. If i remember correctly david is 3 years younger than Mark.

[@jokermaan1]

Of course Mark gets all the attention for his great lead playing on this, but David plays a key role with his rhythm work, as do the great rhythm section driving the song. It's a great example of four musicians working perfectly together.

[@GreenNinja99]

I remember Guitarist Magazine in the UK once saying something along the lines that if you wanted to be a rhythm guitarist, you should listen to this album.

[@miguelhenriques3308]

David's younger

[@BlueHen123]

Amazing what proper lighting and a hat has done for you in the past few years! ;)

[@ritanjandawn]

the way u teach...its jst awesome...learning a lot from u... great lesson...

[@sarojmon2]

Justin............hats off to you !!! I have not come across a better tutorial on the web than your's. I have tabbed all what you have said in your video, & played it as well. It just is amazing. I am a huge Knopfler fan, wish you could put across a few tutorials for great solo pieces like "Don't you get it (Golden Heart)", "Baloney Again" etc. Your videos are so very motivational and encouraging that I can't get enough of them...........Way to go!!!

[@Walliewop]

Justin you ARE realy my hero.. and the best online guitar teacher.. and.. just great! i love you man!

[@jrussell4711]

Justin, that is simply awesome. The only thing I do different is play an A7 for the A chord...Best lesson I've ever seen! A four part tour de force!

[@jaygrinnell7990]

Sitting in my wheelchair learning to play this song, is wonderful, and thank you Justin...

[@Riyasingh-fr5xw]

omg!!! finally saw you without cap!!!!!

[@RoadToFuture007]

what cap?

[@Tommyr]

He sometimes wears a cap.

[@rory9983]

+RoadToFuture007 the one thats in his picture

[@piyushnagle01]

Looks better with a cap though !

[@cavaliere8]

hi just wanted to say youve been a great help to me with my guitar, ive learnt loads from you iam pleased with how far ive come from practicing what you have shown, youtube has lost of people doing lessons on guitars but they dont teach how you do, your very good at explaining and very easy to understand, thanks again.

[@chrisforrest4836]

Finally someone who explains the strum technique clearly.. Nice one and a big thank you - I feel like like I'm 300% closer to getting this one sounding remotely like it should do than I was 10 minutes ago!

[@tirelessboy]

Totally blown away that I've actually almost got to grips with the first three/four chords of one of my favourite songs ever! Thankyou Justin!

[@lovelyneighbor123]

The best guitar teacher on youtube! You got all the proper tones and tricks! Keep it up Justin!

[@microbe]

Fantastic cant wait to nail this one, Justin you're a legend

[@lakaocita]

You're such a cool guy. I admire you. Honestly

[@malcolmfreeman7370]

Carson Axtell, your comment is the most intelligent thing I've heard all day! Very well said brother.

[@Waltviertel]

At first the rythm guitarrist was David Knopfler, Marks brother, but he left the band in 1980 because he wanted to become a lead guitarrist. Since then Mark Knopfler always played with different rythm guitarrists (sometimes even names like Eric Clapton). Great video by the way, I hope I could help you like you helped me!

[@stew918]

So glad I found this channel. This dude's awesome.

[@conoshmono12]

dude ur awesome. evrytime i look up a lesson and i see it on ur profile im like ''YES justin does this one!!''

[@jonasjar]

Excellent! A joy to watch, I hardly need a guitar to understand it.

[@akshayisr]

My hands are sore trying to play that Bb and C but I think I am getting better at it. Although doing all that on acoustic might be the cause. Anyways, Justin, thanks for all the lessons. These have really helped me improve.

[@kevinCaseMusic]

@aussiepassenger If you notice justin may be holding down the lower strings with a barre technique on the left hand, but his picking hand is focusing on the middle/upper strings. Sometimes when your strumming and trying to get a fluttery sound that isn't muddy you'll kinda start your chord stroke on the fourth or fifth string. You'll still fret the other notes so you don't get dissonance but it's a more trebl-y sound.

[@larrygeetar9309]

Justin, great lesson on the rhythm guitar in this song. Once again you emphasize how important rhythm guitar and the feel of the music are one in the same. Playing rhythm is kind of a lost art these days and I appreciate your commitment to its importance. BTW, I think it's David Knopfler playing rhythm on this track, so it could be him playing with a pick while Mark does the lead work fingerstyle. Amazing tune, perfect playing by Mark.

[@TheJohnnykool]

justin your a fine teacher and I can follow you very well. Thanks for taking the time to teach this song Thank You!!

[@csnymoodiesfan]

Thanks so much! Can't wait to try this solo. Just did the chords through the song yesterday and had a blast!

[@MrJackchap]

thanks Justin-great job-your videos are fantastic

[@pipboy78]

So happy you put some Dire Straits! Nice work mate!

[@purplecowideal]

Thanks Justin. Learning a lot from you and your site. Keep it up.

[@grindlessenior]

the down-up-down doubled up sounds like it is lifted directly from the shadows; anyone remember them? great stuff, justin!

[@jimiamore]

Some people are just born critics........have to create some flaw in everything if they don't find any.....I think you are awesome Justin.....just play on man.

[@rennyquiroga1]

awesome!! wonderful!! thank you justin for teach us very very thank you from venezuela

[@riverreasteve]

Hi Justin, tried learning this song by tab only, really struggled ! This video answered a lot of questions though - will certainly be visiting your website and checking out your tutorial video's more - thanks - River

[@timchen5299]

You are fantastic Mr Justin-- your lessons are very clear and sound like the real thing!

[@tonmoyphukan]

The best lesson, I ever came by on Sultans of Swing

[@DaveDawsonMusic]

By a mile the best tutor on line

[@steviegoodwin85]

Beautiful.i have just started playing and it's classic songs like this which has inspired me!

[@mistermikeuk]

Awesome set of lessons Justin. Keep it coming, nobody does it better.

[@DanielPuett]

Very cool how to video man, I have wanted to learn Sultans of swing for almost as long as I been playing guitar ( bout 5 yr). I can't imagine how many people have learned it because of you. So thanks bro. Dan Puett Ps if you don't already have it or know it I got the song sleepwalker start to finish, same as it's played on the original copy. If you want it let me know. Peace, an thanks again.

[@jimileketo]

took me three hours to get that rhythm right, used to play it my own made up version ,which is making it harder now.thank you for the wonderful lesson.

[@TheButlerbarney]

Justin, You are an excellent player and teacher, You have a great attitude towards sharing your knowledge and We out here in Guitar Learning Land Truly Thank You. I do for sure, The little extras you share turn one from an average player into a good player. I am hearing you play for the first time today and really excited, my whole life just went on hold, thanks: the sun is out and I have things to do , but no, I am going to sit here and listen to you play and teach... Thank you again!

[@MrRontac]

Justin ... I`ve just started this lesson , so far so good , I`ve got the rhythm down pretty good ... thanks for the help

[@imannonymous7707]

Thanks for the strum focus....rythym is everything in this track , well in any song but this one is a great example

[@DreamsCatcher101]

I've been playing guitar for about a week now, i know 9 chords off the top of my head, none of them in this song, but i'm still giving it a go. Even if you dont learn to play the whole song, you will learn something. I learnt how to slide. I got the B slide riff down already, and cant stop playing it when i'm just messing around with the guitar trying different chords and strumming patterns out. Wow quite a long reply to basically say stop bitching and get playing.

[@brazwen]

wow this is really a great lesson thanks now i know for sure i can play sultans of swings thanks to you :D

[@gnatiu]

You are unbelievable. Both on guitar and as a human being.

[@wannabemybest]

Justin, you are an wesome teacher! Thank you!!!

[@RockBand2Freak78]

Marty Schwartz and Justin Sandercoe are the best Guitar Teachers on KZbin.

[@seven336]

Impossible to listen to you playing the rythm and not hearing the lead licks in my mind. Love this tune and your way of teaching!

[@kevinCaseMusic]

@streetballer4rel notice that the bottom string is muted through almost the whole thing, and the second-lowest doesn't get much use either. The whole lead part revolves almost entirely around the top 4 strings. "Allright now" by free is similar. In fact, in the studio sometimes they'll take the bottom two strings off!

[@RunOut1724]

This is an excellent video Justin. I always hoped you did a video for this song. Great work as usual!

[@imprezzi]

Justin thanks a million, buddy. You really explain things well and I appreciate your time

[@kingshearer2]

Finally got the quick bit right, its D DU click (on down strum) . U D U click(on down strum) U then change chord and focus the strum on the thinnest 3 strings to make it easier.

[@Round2atLast]

Justin is always great, detailed and to the point. That's the result of a great guitar player AND teacher. Thanks so much!!!

[@DBoone123]

Justin is the man man, I love this song

[@MackDaddiSRK]

The rythm guitarist was Mark Knopfler's brother and founder of dire straits, David Knopfler, who left the band midway through recording their third album. The rythm "issue" you're referring to at 1.50 is a flamenco downsweep where you rake your fingers downward across the strings in rapid succession, opening them one after the other. The brothers both learned to play spanish finger style and later applier their techniques to electric playing, which is what makes their style so hard to recreate.

[@Kimmocheck]

This song is awesome! thanks Justin!

[@bobyorke]

Really good. Haleluyah, and Thank the Lord. John 86.12.3

[@budyzer1]

Hey Justin, Been following your instruction video's for a couple of years now, I think you are a fabulous instructor. Would love it if you would include some comment as to what type of amp settings you use for each song, I have a really hard time getting the correct sounds. Btw - this lesson is wicked! Keep up the great work, Thanks mate. Cheers.

[@GoMiGman]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for the effort.

[@OkieRoamer]

you are awesome! thank you sooooooo much!!!!! i am having a little trouble with the rhythm but i'm getting it. : )

[@russellemery8187]

Excellent video as always Justin. For reference mark knop flyer never uses a pick only his fingers .

[@moebius1961]

Fantastico!!!. Una lección que es verdaderamente una lección en la que el idioma no es una barrera. El sonido de 10. Muchas felicidades y muchas gracias. Lecciones como esta las apreciamos de verdad. Un abrazo desde Madrid.

[@Caaarrl94]

It's funny how lesson 1-4 gradually have less views. It's like people are getting to a point and going. Nope fuck it can't be done

[@xzsdfvdfbv]

hehehe... "What? Guitar is hard? Where are all the chicks and fame?" There are a lotta people with guitars sitting in their closets right next to all their other failed dreams of youth. Um... like me perhaps. But maybe this time I'll carry it through. I won't be famous or get the chicks or money, but maybe I can get good enough to play for the joy of it? If so, I'll be happy to throw a few bucks Justin's way. Excellent bunch of lessons and books and videos and all that.

[@Caaarrl94]

Oh i agree, justin is definetly one of the best teachers i've come across on youtube. He goes at a real good pace

[@Scubadog_]

Natural selection. Only the ones with enough willpower survive.

[@WeeJoe76]

Funnily enough, the harder a song is, the more dedicated I am to play it too perfection. Justin is very good at explaining away chord shapes, strumming patterns and solos. "Practice makes perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect perfection"

[@thedangerwich5476]

Most people are lazy fucks

[@polybrizo]

best teacher in YT

[@stedun77]

Your the best Justin,,,Im a long way off form this,,but it so inspires me,,,Thanks man,,,keep up the great work,,

[@WainoaHoeta]

I like you Justin, this lesson has been so easy it aint funny. Im not much of a guitarist but I play and perform for hundreds every month and am always on the look out for Guitar lessons on line and yup I can handle Sultans of swing just need to find ya lead parts Ha ha ha ha just like the comment from Before the Beginning I tend to go Nope stuff that I cant do it But I enjoyed your lesson Thanks Justin

[@moogdome2562]

Excellent tutorial as always. Thank you so much Justin.