Learn to Play Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd: Easy to Intermediate Guitar Lesson

In this Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd guitar lesson I will show you step by step how to move from easy beginning strumming to the intermediate picking pattern that you hear on the record.
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00:00 Intro
01:23 The Chords for Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
03:08 Easy Strumming version
04:50 Beginner picking pattern
08:52 Intermediate picking pattern - like on the record
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[@sameerkulkarni7267]

It didn't even take me 30 seconds to like it. Some people have this endearing vibe about them & with the family's involvement - truly, a Simple Man. Loved the lesson!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

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[@vickybobber]

I love your relaxing lessons! Thank you!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Glad you like them!

[@Iron_Thunderstorm]

This is the first song I ever worked on, and to this day I work on it nearly every time I pick up my guitar. There’s so much variation in how you can play it, it’s always fun and interesting. Can be quite a challenge depending on what you wanna do with it.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Absolutley. Something for everyone :). Thanks for watching.

[@gtsipejr]

I watched this a while back, and regret not leaving a comment. This is a fantastic lesson, and you have a great teaching style. I'm glad it popped back up on my YT feed. Thank you. GT

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Wow, thank you! We appreciate your support!

[@patgto2469]

Hello. It's Pat from FRANCE (DIJON 21). Very good. Thanks and good year.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome and happy new year to you!

[@robertmiller7002]

Thank You,73 here and just back playing after 15 years.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Welcome!

[@priscillaboatman5682]

This was the very best lesson I found! I love the way you teach this song. Especially calling out the string for the last riff. Thank you so much. I am only a beginner but I was able to follow. Thank you!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ARM317]

Hi Kevin, I really appreciate your lessons and specifically how you offer 3 progressive ways to play them. I really like that!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Glad you like them! Thanks for tuning in!

[@JackieWhite-cx8pt]

It's one of my Favorite song s Thank you Very much

[@JackieWhite-cx8pt]

😊😊😊😊

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome

[@DanDu450]

Thanks for that one man !

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You bet!

[@almirantehemingway9221]

Greeetings from Brazil. Thank you

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Welcome!

[@fishermaneb]

Put your capo on the first fret, then tune it standard. Take the capo off your tuned in.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks for the tip!

[@aliceculbert4041]

You sound great playing and do a great job sharing your lessons! Thank you!!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you kindly!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

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[@1Keef]

Brilliant way of teaching a relatively complex picking pattern that requires hand and eye coordination. I would offer the best tutorial for beginners and intermediate players on KZbin for this song. I am the the latter, and learned the song in 20 minutes following your clear easy to understand explanations. Just became a subscriber. 👍👍

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you!

[@amoud2]

good lesson ; great sound thanks for uploading .

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks so much for watching and glad you liked it!

[@jerrystilwell7666]

I said before you take a great song and make it playable for any regular Joe. Thanks. Great job.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank so much! Happy to help. Great tune! Thanks for watching.

[@steelmaster56]

Great song. Thank you so much.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks! Happy you like it. It is a great song and worth the effort!

[@joeyhandeland983]

I'm just about to tackle this song. I'm fairly new at guitar, but I love your breakdown. And your patience. You have a good singing voice for this song. I subscribed 😊

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks so much and happy to help. See you soon!

[@blueser100]

Wonderful lesson Kevin. I’m not that familiar with their songs but the intermediate picking pattern looks like a fun challenge, or even a warm up exercise. Thanks!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks Diana! Very versatile. And it can definitely be a challenge.

[@jamesbrandon2698]

Great lesson Kevin love the tabs 👏

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Glad you like them!

[@AppalatchieRaised]

Awesome !

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks!

[@margarethekorlacki5690]

Dankeschön ❤

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome

[@antoniotungpalan2849]

Thanks man. As a beginner I'm learning from your vlog. Keep it up❤

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks, will do!

[@sunjaybedi4389]

Great video, thanks.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Glad you liked it!

[@tombervoets7228]

Thnx! You sure helped me out!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Excellent!

[@nicholaskepner2796]

🎉 you da man! Respect ✊🏽

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks!

[@chantalnadeautoutsimplement]

❤Merci !

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome.

[@danielmesery2904]

Thanks 🎸

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You bet!

[@lisachalk9058]

Thank you 🎸

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you too!

[@COMtnPilot]

That’s awesome! 😎🇺🇸👊🏼

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks!

[@jimadams5574]

loved this lesson Kevin! I really like the relaxed version you played - sounds real nice. Question: what picks does Maggie like the best? I'd go with the medium myself lol! Thanks for another great lesson - you made this song sound so flowing and it is actually relaxing .. nice job

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks so much! Such kind words and I am happy to help. Maggie prefers thin- easier to chew…

[@fredeferreira4416]

Show de bola, dá um abraço no dog!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks!

[@AnkitSingh-vx4dy]

Hi , Nice lesson. Can you do a lesson on "so far away" by mark knopfler

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

I'll check it out!

[@davidspencer2333]

Another great lesson Kevin! Can you add a tab for that combination picking/strumming you showed us starting at 14:20 in your video?

[@davidspencer2333]

Nevermind- I see it now!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks! Happy you liked it. Great tune!

[@user-ms5ux5bj9g]

😂stressing me out too. But how do you tune down? Do you have to re-tune guitar strings to diff notes? Mmm probably but how do you know what to change them too, guess by ear maybe or is there a quick fix 😅 tkx u all xx

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Lol. You will need to use a tuner and tune all the strings down 1/2 step. So Eb Ab Db and so on.

[@mikeryan6277]

Video idea for you: how to tune your guitar down a half step, lol

[@veraoates9018]

I’m no expert but at around 3:50 after explaining the strum missing beat two you’re playing DDDDU or that’s what it looks n sounds like .. sorry to be pedantic as it sounds good anyway

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Nice catch :)

[@veraoates9018]

Sorry Kevin I was just struggling to get my strumming to sound like yours lol

[@tepoynter]

I love this lesson Kevin but I was having the same problem. I just could not hear that missing second strum ; so I finally went to the comments to see if anybody had the same issue. Glad to find the answer. And it sounds great with DDDU.

[@mikefromchelsea8119]

Thanks for all this. Perfect lessons for my skill set

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome.

[@pnaylish1004]

Maggie May is a good dog.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks!

[@trevorrobinson2431]

It's a great song to learn and if you listen to the Scorpions "Always Somewhere ",you'll find them almost identical. I start playing one and end up playing the other. 😊

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

I'll check it out!

[@trevorrobinson2431]

Youruber Jorge Chorau has put both together for comparison.