Lewis & Clark Tutorial Lesson composer-Tommy Emmanuel - taught by Ed Harp

Tutorial and lesson on how to play Lewis and Clark Tommy Emmanuel.
*This tutorial in no way compares with Tommy's personal instruction on his DVD "Emmanuel Labor" - watch and listen to the master himself. In no way can I play it exactly like TE.. I've heard no one play it just like TE except TE!
Let me know how it goes. Thanks, Ed

[@Maddawg500]

Terrific job, Ed! This is not an easy piece to play, and you performed it wonderfully. I am sure you must have spent countless hours practicing to be able to play it this well. I agree with you that no mortal being can play this song like Tommy Emmanuel himself. Tommy played Lewis and Clark as one of his encore numbers when I say him in concert at Chapman College in Orange, California back in December of last year. I was so inspired and moved by his performance that I drove straight home after the concert and immediately began learning to play this magnificent piece of music. I'm not nearly at your level yet; maybe one day I'll get there. Fred D. Anaheim, California

[@MrGibbyguy]

Maddawg500 Dobrian This song is a joy to play and it a song that keeps giving back. Thanks.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Just a note about my tutorials: they are not designed for the beginner, but intermediate and advanced player. Sorry if I'm shooting over anyone's head, please, it is not intended. Thanks for all the comments, Ed.

[@somefuckinguy7107]

I've never been one to learn from video's. But you do it right. Thank you for being straight forward and not boring me, and more importantly, actually playing the song first. You are very talented. I hope I actually stick to learning this beautiful song.

[@MrGibbyguy]

***** Thanks for stopping by to listen and watch. Hope you will learn this wonderful song. Ed

[@bendover37]

That guitar sounds absolutely beautiful. The tone fits this song perfectly.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for commenting. My Crafter is one of the best sounding guitars I own. thanks, Ed

[@richardvaughan9994]

ABSOLUTELY FREAKING AMAZING. TOMMY IS PROUD!!!!!!! Feeel this one rip right through my soul my goodness gracious!!!! Hats off to you sir!!!!!!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Wow, thanks so much! Still one of my favs to play.

[@nickbest2129]

Everyday I sit here and think, " maybe tomorrow ". Its been 3 months.. Maybe its time to start learning

[@steplad]

I've loved this song for years, finally got back to trying learn at least the basic melodic line. I still have trouble coordinating the bass notes, but I can get the general feel and incorporate it into my own style. I have tried to follow the tab in songster, but your playing and showing gave me a great boost and much more clarity.. Thank you so much! I am very self-taught, influenced a lot by Leo Kottke and John Fahey, but at 73 yrs of age, I find it challenging to stray too far from the finger memory I developed slowly over many years as an amateur while making a living otherwise. :)

[@Unmummificable]

I love the feeling when I learn the song I love and the breakpoint of learning comes - it came this evening and I think that now I am able to play this whole song. Thank you very much once again, I would never be able to play this without your tutorial. Sorry for my bad english.

[@MrGibbyguy]

This makes me happy!

[@felixgomez1776]

Nice touch! Thanks for this vidéo, excellent way to learn this song!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks Felix for listening, learning and commenting. This continues to be one of my fav's!

[@Unmummificable]

Thank you very much indeed for making this video. I love Tommy's music and especiallly this songs makes me cry even though there is no singing. I think that it's good there are no pronounced words because it means that everybody can find different feelings and memories in it. You're a very good player.

[@beauaeroadventures1932]

Thanks for your comment, yes this is a very emotional song. Blessings on you.

[@Silversong88]

You sir are an amazing person for doing this. You are right that TE is the only person who can play it in the way he does. But, you are the only person I've heard who can even come close to him with this song. Thank you for the lesson.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for such an affirming encouragement! I'm glad that you could learn from my instruction and playing. Ed

[@fingerpickerdude101]

Nice job on a fun song to play-Thanks and keep picking!

[@figue_barbare]

wooow i was so much surprised how easy the song is!! it's very beautiful!! the devil is in the simplicity!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for watching the tutorial. I'm glad you could get the song down, it's a lot of fun to play. thanks, Ed

[@windomaha1668]

Super helpful, and it sounds so amazing...thanks so much!

[@danielbutts986]

this is a perfect lesson right here mate. thank you very much

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for chiming in. One of the best TE songs. Truly a masterpiece!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for having a listen and doing the tutorial. His songs evoke a great emotion. Thanks again, Ed

[@MrNoDTurbo]

I'd say you nearly played that as well as the original! Fair play :)

[@757flyer]

Thank you very much for such an extremely helpful lesson.

[@enikita]

Thank you a million times. Another finger-twister for the collection

[@thesecretcoder]

Hi, thanks very much for taking the time to prepare this awesome tutorial. It's a very nice (and fast!) way to learn the song.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for stopping by to listen. Love this song. It's always a joy to play, I'm glad you could learn from the tutorial. Thanks, Ed

[@taylork2270]

Thanks mate your the only tutorial out there that explains it clearly! Good job

[@markgavin313]

Fantastic - I've been playing bits and pieces of this song for years. I could never get that Dsus pulloff correct, but your camera work just gave me a eureka moment and motivated me to learn it finally! I saw a tab on songsterr which seems pretty good. thanks a hugely!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Hi mark, thanks for chiming in. I'm glad the video gave you that special learning moment. Awesome! ED

[@poodamanhaha]

This song will be perfect to play on my new Maton SRS 60C thanks a ton for the tutorial mate. Regards from Australia.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Love to see your new Maton and hear you play. I love L&C! Ed

[@caxapom]

Beautiful melody! Thank you very much for the shown nuances and subtleties of these artful moves. Honestly, what you need to do a middle finger in the chorus - is the hardest part. The only thing that I can not get yet. Thanks again, greetings from the warm north of Russia! =)

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for commenting and watching the video. This remains one of the most popular songs players desire to learn. Thanks for listening. Ed

[@jrlopez4341]

Just wondering if you Skype for lessons here and there but wanted to thank you for all the free lessons I’ve learned a lot of you God bless hope all the family and friends are well thank you so much

[@MrGibbyguy]

I'm glad the tutorial help you. This is such a great song Tommy created. I've had many fun hours with it.

[@MrGibbyguy]

I am very grateful to Tommy Emmanuel for his tutorial on the Labor DVD. To be able to pass this on so others can learn is very gratifying. I'm glad you got past that break point in learning the song. I'm very happy for you. MAYbe you can upload a video response. Thanks, Ed.

[@leonardomartins9292]

Wow! Your guitar sounds amazing.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thank you. This a great sounding Crafter TM-035. One of my favorite sounding guitars. thanks, Ed

[@VonHaze]

Great lesson! Thank you so much sir!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Von Haze Thanks for comment and watching video. Still is a great and fun song to play!

[@shaunlawler]

Great video! Going to use Tommy's DVD and this to learn this song! Shaun from AGF :)

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for having a listen. God Bless!

[@vincentbands8941]

great teacher , good felling

[@MrGibbyguy]

Vincent band Thanks for commenting and stopping by.

[@fingerpickerdude101]

Love this song-Thanks! Always enjoy Tommy at Winfield, Ks

[@Dimegg]

Thank you sir. Nice angle now I'm able to figure out the left hand action.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thank you Dimauro for checking out the video. I'm glad I could help you learn this awesome TE song! ED

[@karstenneerhut5102]

Hi Ed! I like your Tutorial Lewis 6 Clark very much! Thank you for your Video. And by the way, I have the same Shirt like you :-) Greetings from the sunny Germany!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks Karsten for having a listen and watching the video. I love to teach, my method is not tab driven, but see and do. Thanks again! Ed

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for having a listen. You're right - quite fun to play.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks you for listening and using the tutorial

[@CagdasTN]

Thanks a lot. Great job and so helpful :)

[@MrGibbyguy]

CagdasTN Thanks for having a go at it. love playing this, one of TEs best. Ed

[@gordonbays]

best cover so far

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thank you Michael. That's a big compliment! Ed

[@Ceilingfan_]

Awesome video man!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks David for your awesome comment! Love to play this one-pure fun! Ed

[@354Texxx]

You are the Man! Thanks so much!

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video. Ed

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks! I'm flattered. I'm not near Cinci' I give lessons to a couple of kids in Iowa.

[@MrGibbyguy]

WOW that's a very big compliment. TE is the best.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Hi Jeffy. Thanks for listening and doing the tutorial. I hope you learned how to play this wonderful song. I definitely need to record some Christmas songs, since this time of year is the only time I do them. Thanks again, Ed

[@sixstringmickywray9853]

superb

[@umuspumus]

Fantastic! keep up the good work ;).

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for passing this on and your encouragement. Ed

[@awildjosh]

Great tutorial :)

[@AnsgarPollex]

Omfg, This is soo Amazing! I love this song, but when i listen you playing this song i realize that its so f*ked up Crazy when you can play it so good ! Thanks for upload this vid! I Subscribed!

[@deeman1]

Das Ding ist, das man relativ leicht herausfinden kann, wie es gespielt wird. Aber das Timing und den Rhytmus mit Daumenpart richtig flüssig zu spielen, das ist eine echte Herausforderung.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for comment and observation. Yes timing and rhythm is challenging!

[@nicwright09]

good stuff... i subscribed.

[@n_muzic]

I REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW YOU CAN MAKE ALL THIS BUT I WANT THAT ONE DAY WE WILL PLAY GUITAR TOGETHER...

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for the great comment. I'm using a Fender Acoustasonic SFX The tall one. It's a beast and a lot to haul around, but I have not found an amp with the same kind of sound. I have it set with some delay, and reverb to match TE's sound. Video is with a Canon PowerShot. It's recording the audio with the onboard stereo mics. I agree with your assessment of Tommy's talent. Blessing on your and may your learning be productive and fun.

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for having a listen and hope you enjoy the videos. Ed

[@t.curran8243]

This tune really conjures up the wild American West.

[@lane99]

@7:38 In this section, is it your intention to be hitting certain specific strings as you play through? Or just vaguely hit any strings within the chord?

[@MrGibbyguy]

I might add... that the pickups that I have in my Crafter TM-035 are JJB 330 Prestige bridgeplate transducers. No undersaddle or internal mic. I attribute a lot of the sound to this pick up. K&K Pure Mini is about the same thing. The K&K might be a bit boomier. Nice thing with the K&K is that it has installation instructions.

[@ichthyander45]

Man, you are awesome too. Cool.

[@ShyanTheLegend]

i cant do the base notes in the chorus and the verses where you play D minor. any tips?

[@jeffykong2]

i am come from Hong Kong ! you are awesome : ) Will you make some Christmas song tutorial ? HAHA Support !!!

[@InFlames004]

thanks

[@ichthyander45]

I just subbed right away :)

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for the comment. Hope the tutorial helped. Ed

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks Shaun. I'd love to hear and see your progress on this. Let me know how it's going. Bless you! Ed

[@MrGibbyguy]

I'm glad the tutorial helped you. I'm encouraged by your comment! Ed

[@GuitarBunker]

do you know other songs with this cool feelings ?

[@MrGibbyguy]

thanks. yes, try out: I Always Thought of You, Amy, Ruby's Eyes, mountains of Illinois...many more. Ed

[@johnhoran5903]

FUCK I CANT STOP GETTING GOOSBUMBS EVEN THOE I PLAY EVERYDAY

[@bogart45102]

do you give lessons? Are you near Cincinnati?

[@Igotknobblies]

What is your guitar and amp set up? Your tone is very similar to TE's and very bright which is what I aim for. Well done for this one, its a great rendition and close to TE's. I'm working on, and getting reasonable with Angelina, Cowboys dream, The diggers waltz, Papa Gearge, Amazing grace, And so it goes. Lewis and Clark to join soon too I hope. TE is a bottomless mine of productivity. I don't know how he churns it all out but I'm starting to pick up a few 'riffs' of my own. Keep it up!! IGK

[@MrGibbyguy]

Playing through a Fender acoustisonic SFX, and my Crafter TMO 35 guitar which Tommy signed at one of his meet and greet concerts. Thanks so much for stopping by and having a listen and your wonderful comment.

[@remitemmar7940]

What amp do you use on this video please?

[@MrGibbyguy]

Rémi Temmar I'm playing thru my Fender Acoustasonic SFX, the taller upright one with the sideways speaker at bottom. Great sounding amp with a lot of effects built in. These have been out of production for many years, but you could probably find one on ebay.

[@remitemmar7940]

MrGibbyguy thanks ! Have to get one quickly

[@pepek69xl]

'LIKE' for Nice attempt.

[@willvp9186]

Were you using an amp?

[@MrGibbyguy]

Yes, I'm playing through a Fender Acoustasonic, the big one with sideways speaker at the bottom. Thanks for chiming in!

[@TheZacdes]

Good effort buddy:). Get that bass fingerpicking down, and practice..and we will both have it:)...Not easy ay,lol. Drives me nuts:) But comparing our efforts to Tommy, is frustrating:/

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for having a listen and sharing the video. Your are right, It's challenge to do TE just like him. Ed

[@TheZacdes]

to say the least,lol:)

[@TheZacdes]

Your interpretation was very handy in a couple of spots Ed, cheers..Shane:) Im working on "walls" now. Nice track and easier:)

[@MrGibbyguy]

Jeffy, I have a Christmas song and tutorial. Just search "What Child is This" by Ed Harp

[@christophchai4964]

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[@dylanbinu10352]

Sir, your playing is really good. But there are quite a few mistakes and that's absolutely understandable. But I feel that you can easily correct those mistakes if you actually carefully listen to Tommy Emmanuel's version of the song and try to play it by ear instead of just trying to robotically copy Tommy Emmanuel's finger work. That's what ruins the song

[@MrGibbyguy]

Thanks for your comment. Did you learn this song? I'd love to your performance. Thanks, Ed

[@dylanbinu10352]

MrGibbyguy I started learning it, but I somehow wanted to learn Tommy Emmanuel's version of Classical Gas as well at the same time. I finished learning that by the way. I'll start learning this one now as well. And please don't get me wrong, you're a very talented musician :)

[@t.curran8243]

You need to sand off some finish so you can do the rattlesnake sound like Tommy!

[@MrGibbyguy]

T. Curran Oh yes, Thought about sanding it down, then naw I’ll keep like it is. Thanks for listening and commenting

[@SlavaElectrican]

ничего не понятно, урок ни о чём..