Learn To Play "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd

Angela Petrilli breaks down the Pink Floyd song "Wish You Were Here" for players of all levels!
To check out all the cool stuff Fishman is up to, and see the gear I use for these lessons, click the link here: tinyurl.com/46x8xdnb
You may have seen Angela as part of Jennifer Batten's Guitar Symposiums or caught one of her videos at Norman's Rare Guitars. On this takeover, she'll run through some of her favorite riffs!
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[@AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Thank you so much for checking out my live lesson on "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to stay in the loop about more live lessons! To support me on my musical journey, you can also visit my Patreon Page for exclusive group Q&As and lessons! www.patreon.com/angelapetrillimusic

[@saintmichael1874]

Your wonderful.

[@martinroy5125]

I'm from Québec. Of course, Sultans of swing by Mark Knopfler is an ''incontournable''

[@tracylang6060]

Angela, you are a wonderful teacher. I’m 66 and haven’t played since I was 19. I bought this guitar so I can learn two songs Snowblind friend and wish you were here. Thanks to you. I have all the parts down to wish you were here and I just need to work on my timing. This video allowed me to learn this quickly, within three weeks. And now I get to soak my fingers in a warm salt water almost every night. Please don’t stop teaching.

[@888Longball]

I'm 62 and in the same position.

[@nledelnr]

The perfect guitar teacher for middle aged men trying to survive the doldrums of life and get over their lack of progress on guitar... or maybe thats just me. Thank Angela (and Fishman). You're the best.

[@torgilekman1598]

So thankful Angela, learned my first song I really like. Haven´t played in 20 years and my fingers really hurt in the beginning. Your a great teacher, Thanks!!

[@donakahorse]

I've been playing a long time, but your passion for playing inspires me. Thank you

[@tripolitan25]

Angela, First of all, you are absolutely adorable. What do I mean by that? Kindness, patience, and love pour right out of you at every turn. Secondly, I have been playing for a long time but the daunting task of learning all the songs that I love is an endless process. Most people on KZbin who teach are generally decent but other than you, Marty Schwartz does a great job. However, the amount of time that you devote to this song is unheard of. Most of us do not have over an hour to study most songs in depth but, you taking the time to do so, is very much appreciated. Thank you😊

[@tripolitan25]

❤️

[@OlderGuyLearningGuitar]

Angela, I have really enjoyed this lesson. I'm now nine months into learning guitar and was able to follow your instruction, as you are both clear and patient. Definitely one of the best teachers on YT. Thank you loads. D

[@codyandnicolegamble8738]

Angela Petrilli! Incredibly methodical teaching style of an iconic song. You have a gift!

[@ronfairweather5933]

Just taking this in for the first time. Thank you Angela! Absolutely love your enthusiastic, unrushed, slow and repetitive instructional techniques. Your fun personality and vitality is a great confidence builder for all of us (including 60+ year old newer to guitar students like me!). Cheers to you from Surrey, British Columbia

[@johnlukasik8045]

I've been playing acoustic for 40 years and I never reached your level of playing ! This is my ultimate favorite song, and I've always had trouble playing the solo part ! You have shed some in-depth light on the most inner thoughts of what goes on inside the mind ! I THINK YOU ARE INCREDIBLE for how you explain things !!! However, while I am holding my fingers on the frets waiting for the next move, my fingers start to hurt ! L O L I am in Northern Illinois, and it is 4:00 am here , a little buzzed, and need to call it a night ! I THINK YOU ARE AN AWESOME TEACHER, AND A VERY ACCOMPLISHED GUITARIST !!! Thank You for making all your video's !!! You help more people than you know ! Good Night Angela ! I want to learn more from you !!!

[@mltndeal5120]

I learned the intro to "when the children cry" by white lion in college, I Loved it. I am self taught... My roomate was a musician. He showed me how to kinda read the guitar tabulatures. But fast forward from 1990s to 2023 nowadays we can learn for free on KZbin it's awesome 🤘🏼. I play drums in my church....it happened by accident, two of our drummers died from COVID 19 they needed a drummer so I'm learning at age 54. It's never too late to learn to play guitar or drums folks. 👍 But the younger generation have ability to learn so quickly. My son learning lots of guitar intros from KZbin, when he was only 2 yrs old I let him fiddle w my acoustic guitar now he's very good at guitar. You got to practice to learn folks. Playing it over and over somehow our brains just learns and your muscle memory kicks in 😂

[@mikegreen7917]

Great guitar teacher. I get every song you put on here the way you break it down, you make it easy thank you Angela

[@dennisjump7002]

Dammit that’s the best lesson ever for this song

[@OlderGuyLearningGuitar]

Agreed

[@eddiel1538]

No it's not you just like it because she's pretty

[@dorkle9085]

@@eddiel1538 Yeah she's pretty but she's a damn good teacher.

[@AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Thanks for checking out my lesson on "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd! Be sure to check out my new EP "The Voices" on Bandcamp: bit.ly/APPBandcamp Join in on the fun EVERY SATURDAY at 12p PST for a new Riff Rundown! Happy playing and much success to you on your musical journey! =)

[@lenbones7940]

i feel like im cheating on marty lmao but since u play at what i call moron speed i dont have to stare over and over to decode whats going on honestly youve taken the lead on lessons the end in learning things the right way off the bat lol thank u and the best guitar solo is when anyone hears money for nothing for the first time haa

[@agentsmith110111]

Subscribed.. I could watch you all day. Italia buona serra

[@renelauzon1068]

Hallo Angela,i would like to learn Long train running from you,it is possible?Thanks you are awsome

[@Riukj]

@@renelauzon1068 Lollo

[@Riukj]

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[@royclarke988]

Just picked you up on KZbin in the UK, absolutely love this lesson, only starting learning guitar last year to help with my dexterity as I have was recently diagnosed with MS, you have helped me out no end cheers. Looking forward to more from you, Thank you

[@chucks6318]

Really nice job laying out this classic so folks can take it on. This is a really cool song to learn. Great to see someone your age recognizing the "Good Stuff".

[@FrequencyAlchemy]

Hey Angela! Gretchen Menn turned me on to you a couple years ago, and I became an instant fan. I want to thank you for these lessons. Your ability to pull the viewer into each lesson via patience, vocabulary, and analogies is a perfect blend. Keep up the awesomeness that is you! 🎸🤟🏼

[@Deribinkle]

I happened upon your lessons today and I'm so happy I did! I've never found anyone on KZbin that does such a thorough job of teaching songs. Thank you! I'm listening from Western New York south of Rochester

[@righteousdad]

Thank you so very much. I just started with lessons in October 2022. I absolutely love it. Your videos are reinforcing what my teacher is teaching me again, thank you

[@pullupdisplays4628]

You are by far the best on-line teacher... and there are many. Please keep it up!

[@superkrajan]

Angela, i picked up guitar last year and after months of noodling around feel for the first time a sense of achievement. Wow. You are incredible. Tuning in from india its not always possible to attend the live show but i am gonna try learning everything putout there!

[@andrewfoster382]

I really like your dedication to provide such a encompassing explanation and the lengths taken to put your teaching point over: Brilliant :)

[@AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!

[@aliaxim657]

greetings from the Maldives, thank you so much for being here with my favorite song!

[@76mishima]

Thank you SO much Angela! I've been playing for a couple of months and have been learning this song from this video and can now play it after a couple of weeks! I never imagined a mere muggle of a beginner like me would ever play such an amazing song so fast! The key has as you recommended, has been breaking it down into chunks and moving on when got them down then practice practice practice before moving on to the next. So grateful, thanks! I'm on a Cordoba F7 Flamenco, so low action like a steel string, very vocal so easy to get notes and the nylon strings easy on fingers plus the wider fret, neck and string spacing is less crowded so makes it easier also.

[@lucindacindymartin6012]

Thank you! I had neck shoulder issues with my Martin's size but didn't want to compomise sound, I special ordered a small "parlor size?" Taylor in 1990 and love it, too. WONDERFUL to find a female instructor - only because so many of my mentors are amazing men, and I have five sons... just love the energy you put out there - great role model -) xoxox

[@markrobinson891]

I finally nailed it when you used the terms “pre bend”. Always sort of choked at that spot. Thank’s

[@tommyv8]

Great teacher! Great energy! Thanks for keeping these lessons going!

[@gazzer]

Thanks a Million. The tutorials are complete and on the mark.

[@Kamelzenniaofficial]

I played this song all over Germany when I was busking . It Always draws a crowd...

[@DocRockBaby]

Brilliant, I know that song inside out and backwards but watching you teach it was an absolute pleasure, it was like you were conducting your students with your eyes for the chord changes, I'd reckon it would be a great laugh jammin' with you, keep up the good work, I tell my students "the slower you practice, the quicker you learn" peace and love to you Sister ✌️❤️😎

[@tony69em]

You mentioned what a pleasure it is to just her, I subscribed to her channel just a few seconds after watching her facial expressions and hearing her personality. She has got to be the most beautiful girl ever!

[@danhooper3819]

People are so lucky to have people like Angela on KZbin to teach them how to plays major tunes like Wish you were here, I started playing in 1976, I played by ear and like most other tunes I wanted to learn I would play albums/vinyl records over and over infinity, lift the needle bring it back until I had it down....had we had KZbin I do not know how that would have impacted me, the one thing it helped was that I was very good with timing....I played until my fingers blead. Now I only play for self enjoyment, most of my friends are gone. Thank God for guitars!

[@teacher1232]

This is fun! I love your style of teaching so much. Thank you!

[@Gratefulman1965]

Sandy Oregon here, Favorite solo would be Elvin bishops “ Fooled around and fell in love” Favorite Pink Floyd solo would be “Mother” ( One word for Angela..... Beautiful 🤩)

[@jonathanrosenhaus3405]

Hi, I have practiced Scales/Modes for over two years. I never got to learn a song through. Thanks to you I have learned ANGIE and WISH YOU WHERE HERE. Just wanted to know I appreciate your online lessons. Thanks again

[@AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Thanks for the kind words, Jonathan.

[@evilfiftyone]

Greetings from Toronto Canada, love your lessons so beginner friendly and fun. Thank you for your ongoing hard work and absolute passion for music and guitar. So happy i found this channel yay.

[@hanuyttenhove2077]

​Thank you Angela. Great teacher as always. Very clear instructions

[@rickster58]

Angela, I've been playing since 1967. I came across your videos and thought, "let's see how she does this song"! Very nice teaching style and the tips that give are good foundational things for beginners to learn, ie: bending notes using more than one finger, placing your thumb in a location that allows you reach all of the notes that you need to play. Very good job! I'll have to see if you have of your own performances on KZbin. Rock On! :-) Rick

[@Swoop180]

Watching from Waxahachie, Tx at the moment and my favorite solo is actually two in no particular order: 1: Mark Knopfler's "Brothers in Arms." 2: David Gilmour's "Shine on you crazy diamond."

[@bishopk99]

I am just so, so glad I found your channel. I am watching from the Wine Country in the Temecula Valley north of San Diego where I work. Your lessons are like you're sitting in the room and I am the only one there. That right there ma'am is a gift. I look forward to watching each and every video on this lazy, awesome Sunday.

[@briandaniels1551]

Awesome Angela, really enjoy your instruction on your teachings...thanks so much

[@stevekirby8822]

You have such a great personality. Beautiful , and very detailed on everything ..You are special 😁

[@w.wrightjackson8317]

I already know how to play this, it's a song that every guitarist needs to know, My favorite solo is by David Gilmour, the second solo in " Comfortably Numb" in my opinion (probably not some of you, but that's ok we all have our favorites) it's the greatest solo of all time. The concert in Pompeii is the best concert from Pink Floyd I've ever seen, to me it is. I'm from Nashville, Tn. born and raised been a picker for 57 years . Have a blessed day

[@agentsmith110111]

Dude, great call. That really is an incredible solo...easily number one on one of my many top ten lists. Gilmour's solos and leads are iconic and legendary.

[@kenbatog9341]

yes that is the best concert of pink floyd. Randomly i never thought i would be playing this song at 50. Humboldt county has many pink floyd cover bands but i have yet to see them live.

[@RyanClark1978]

Same as others.... watched for a couple of mins, ended up a lot more minutes in, over a couple of weeks here and there and begun to pick this up pretty well. Now subscribed ready to master this and many more. You teach a hell of a lot better than others Ive seen on YT. Well done and thanks!

[@jefflincoln700]

Outstanding ! Very close attention to detail and nuance. Thank you!

[@antonioflores5032]

First time here. I thought to watch this tutorial for a couple of minutes and an hour later, I am still looking for more. I enjoyed the words of wisdom, the insights, and everything. Most of all, I enjoy how the technical stuff is explained in plain English and at different levels to serve the wide range of learners. What a great teacher to follow! Greetings from Beijing, China. Thanks!

[@AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Awesome, thank you! Keep on playing!

[@tommysilva9804]

Favorite solo...toss up between the turning away and comfortably numb

[@hapax87]

Both great solos, but I prefer the solo of " On The Turning Away ".

[@scottg2077]

I am glad I found your lessons, really appreciate your detail.

[@gypsydal]

Just discovered your channel and already I’m hooked. I used to play guitar all day everyday in my late teens/ early 20,s…..Then life got in the way and I stopped and sold all my guitars!😱😱 So, I’m now 50 and have enough free time again to rekindle my love for guitar. I was a bit horrified at how much I’d forgotten, so i’mchecking out channels like yours to inspire and motivate and re-teach me the fundamentals - and play some beautiful songs 😀 You teach everything I need, in the way I need things explained. Thank you thank you 🙏 P.s I’m in Wales, and my favourite guitar solo of all time is Comfortably Numb 🥰🥰

[@stilllife4u]

LOve this girl .

[@jackjohnsonsr6806]

I do too

[@thebossman60]

I. CAN. NOT. STRUM. TO SAVE. MY. LIFE.

[@Electric_Funeral]

Thin pick, flex the wrist, relax the shoulder, let the pick hit the strings at an angle, vary the depth of the attack and amount of strings you hit on each strum. Try and keep a consistent arm rhythm even when you skip a strum. Keep working on it and play along to the record!

[@thebossman60]

@@Electric_Funeral Thank you for the response. I'll keep at it.

[@conorcasey4098]

Awesome...GO BILLS

[@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn]

That was two years ago, how about now?

[@thebossman60]

@@JohnMcintosh-dm1gn only marginally better. I do not like pics and strumming with is harsh and choppy. I like Finger Style better but that too takes time :-)

[@Jason-ul6dx]

Angela, just to tell you that you are exceptional ! You are patient, clear in your explanations and you do not hesitate to ring the strings for more explanations. Awesome ! Really thank you, thanks to your professionalism and your empathy, I am progressing. Thank you for your help. Philippe

[@AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Thank you!

[@user-or3tq6hs9w]

I haven't played in so many years. I thought that it was time to get back into playing music again. I diffently love my rock and roll . Seeing you play the guitar makes it more enjoyable to watch and learn. You are definitely a sweetheart 😊.

[@L2FlyMN]

I just dreamed I was playing this, so after getting up, I picked up my guitar, & sort of played it? Your a fun teacher, by the way!

[@kendrinkard1921]

Angela, Your so animated! Your like a Stones version of "Kick me in the head"Angie! So for that reason I'm subscribing. Now I will try to add some basketball moves into my playing guitar. And I didn't hear an accent,you sound like the Michigan girls hear in Northern Mich.where I'm at.You explain more than most teachers thank youall!

[@adamblack1247]

Thank you for your thorough and thoughtful instruction techniques.

[@mrdjamit]

Best tutorial i have seen.. love and admire your patience...you are so graceful on the strings😊

[@AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Thank you!

[@andysingletonefc]

He actually used a E 10 gauge for his G string on this to get those bends,so much easier 👍🎶

[@travelsworld7920]

I am tuning from Nepal 🇳🇵 my favorite Music resham firiri Nepali mountain folk song. And I think you played well and also very cute and pretty that’s why I love ❤️ watching you play sweetie! And I wish you were here with us in Nepal Kathmandu.

[@rickthompson9113]

Tarpon springs, FLORIDA Also Eagles,Hotel California

[@shishirtimilsena654]

Nepal is beautiful country......😱😱

[@keithskelton5596]

Hey I am heading to Nepal tomorrow Are there any acoustic guitars available for purchase in Kathmandu Let me know Cheers ✌🏼

[@zanewilliams7292]

I like the way you give your lessons, very detailed even for a 70 yr old beginner! Thxs Zane

[@MrSamIAm39]

Excellent vibe you put off, love the lesson!

[@darnedsox2174]

Found you yesterday. Love you. How about a Tenn. Whiskey acoustic lesson?

[@jamesberardinelli7809]

Favorite Solo: Comfortably Numb

[@husbyhogan]

Just started learning guitar on my old days few weeks ago, found you here by "accident". This song is on my playlist I am listening to all the time and the more I am learning playing the more I even appreciate the beauty of this song. Thank you so much for the tutorial and you have one more subscriber. Best regards from Germany ;-)

[@connienagy8148]

I have enjoyed your presentation. Thanks for simplifying something complicated and making it understandable.

[@mosava2007]

From KSA, and best solo definitely comfortably numb, and sultans of swings come far after that😉

[@guitarroof]

Ja gram tę kompozycję według własnego słuchu ...nie znam nut i niczego co do tego jest potrzebne . Jeśli ktoś chce to posłucha i powie mi gdzie są błędy a są :-)

[@ragnarlothbrok8026]

This was officially the first full song I learnt on guitar and wanted to learn! what I love the most when they play it live is the alternate strumming patterns..everyone loves a rebel not a robot who feels like they need to play it the same all the time instead of how they feel at the time🤟

[@michaeledmonson4169]

Love your lessons!

[@alkennedy1124]

Love it, I record all of them in case I ,like today missed your live stream,need some standard tuned inE slide, sense I don’t have a index finger on the left hand that has no bendable joints, or vary little movement, ok thanks praise Jesus grace Christ BigAl California. Thanks for teaching not in structured type playing, we all need to know where the notes are , but I’m not interested in having to have sheet music knowledge, no no no , not into being structured, open by ear like I am now , melodic charismatic from the heart writing playing music as you go, oh yes, kool you are assume and I love watching, no one never showed me riffs and tricks like this before , if I still have movement in my left index finger

[@eddiel1538]

Hi Angela, I like your guitar lessons but darling you need to play more and talk less. I like it how you played honkytonk women at Norman's Greate Guitars

[@Annunaki_0517]

Needs To play more and talk less. Absolutely. Way too much stopping and starting and too much repetition in these lessons.

[@ianjones1751]

Brilliantl lesson this. Thank you Angela

[@user-bh1fo2wg1g]

Thank you so much for these lessons, I’ve tried guitar since the Beatles first came to America, several times and it never clicked, would give up, pick it up again and again, now with these lessons, it’s finally sticking 😄🎼

[@AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Happy to help!

[@ronburlingame549]

Thank you so much on making it easier to learn I have been playing for a bit but play bits and peaces of a song or just play buy sound but it sounded close but when you teach it is so simple thank you for spending your time with us

[@julessanchez9216]

Wonderful teaching style, Angela ! Tuning in from Atlanta, Ga. Keep up the great work !! 😊

[@johnlangrall4048]

love your teaching style

[@marcmoss1999]

Allready been working on Angie and Wish you were here, got the basic chords down so this is just what I needed to make it more interesting, thank you, Marc, , Santa Cruz,ca.

[@johncountryman4333]

Angela, I’m a seasoned player, and I rarely meet effective teachers like you…especially as young as you are, teaching cool stuff from my generation. (I’m 65). Keep up the great work.

[@remuscaranfil6447]

Angela is a beautiful woman and great teacher. Thank you for the superb Pink Floyd music. Excellent!

[@jessej.guevara7086]

Tucson AZ, I love the solo in this song. Angela, you are a blast to learn from, thank you Jesse

[@billwilkinson4012]

Angela is a great teacher, explains each and every move so well. Also, showing how to develop technique and finger usage and placement is so very helpful. I do play guitar and like to glean tips from other musicians, others differences are useful. This lady is so thorough I reckon a total beginner could come away from her lesson after a few viewings with some ability to play the tune, she is that detailed. Also, without being accused of a sexist pervert by the wokes, she is a beautiful lady in looks and personality.

[@sonnybee8271]

You captureed my atterntion by how patient and little parts at a time to where you can grasp it. I started when the Beatles came to us in 64,they used soo many good chords ,music then just made you feel good .

[@rustyboats9645]

Thanks for another great lesson on a great tune

[@stevetrimble7007]

Tuning in from.Charlotte NC...fave solo all of since I've been loving you JP

[@patrickpalmer3374]

Love your lessons.

[@Zapakai]

Angela, youre passion mixed with youre craftsmanship makes you a born teacher,.... With kind regards from Belgium!

[@asl.talkinghands7529]

Soooo very well Done, your teaching skills are what my mind needs ,your breakdown is very Clear. I started learning guitar 4 months ago. I really appreciate it... Awesome..

[@dilippatel4614]

Awesome teaching, Thank you

[@thomasramonleal7062]

I'm from H B Southern California. I really enjoy your Station. Thank you Angela.

[@TheGor54]

Wow. Great teacher. Makes it easier than it looks.

[@chuckyreturn593]

Awesome lesson, my favourite solo is Stand by Poison and the acoustic rhythm also.

[@dirkgrewe8399]

Two thumbs up from Germany. Really love your lessons. Keep this good work going on.

[@johncoddington9532]

Hi Angela, a recent viewer and follower from Waihi Beach New Zealand and loving it, your lessons and guest appearances on Norms rare guitars are fantastic. Thank you, John.

[@tomszafranski]

You really are easy to follow. Thanks for the lessons!

[@JBMotorrad]

So cool! I just came across this. I have been playing that opening riff wrong for so many, many years now. ;) I love the way you break things down! Cheers!

[@dancarr9699]

You've got an amazing way of breaking down the tunes for your cool teaching methods Angela - Dan, UK

[@nycshelbygt500]

Thank you Angie!! WYWH is my favorite acoustic song. Great insight on Gilmour's technique. I like the hybrid picking and pre-bend (reverse bend), Gilmour added a slinky tone to the song that your lesson captured perfectly. HaHa Lockdown hair and man hands...for the thumb overhang.

[@tomthum5128]

Been playing that for years and sounds good I love that song Especially the acoustics

[@docloop6240]

Such a good teacher!

[@bridevereux]

Cambridge uk live in Swaffham Bulbeck just outside of Cambridge thank for this lesson you have done on pink floyd awesome stuff been trying to find video for ages to this for time and just found you thank so much fantastic much love take care GOD Bless

[@bobmr.h2603]

I really enjoy your work. And work its a big job . Thanks Bobby