Man of Constant Sorrow | Guitar Lesson Tutorial

[@countryguitaronline]

For anybody that's interested, we just added a few new videos to the Man of Constant Sorrow guitar lesson at CGO...now there's a full breakdown for the song intro, guitar solo, and entire rhythm guitar part. Check it out here countryguitaronline.com/man-of-constant-sorrow/

[@cristenpeery5452]

Country Guitar Online

[@charlesschmitz8498]

Great lesson

[@utubehound69]

Great Licks Great Lessons btw watching yer D-15 under surgery over at the house that never sleeps.

[@thomdushane]

Mahogany dread sounds great for this.

[@countryguitaronline]

Awesome! Yeah Randy's doing a great job over there. The guitar is in transit to my house right now. Can't wait to play it! I'll post a video soon with a demo after his repair job. Pretty amazing what Randy was able to do with it.

[@groovelife415]

8 years later and this is still helping people. People like you are what made, and makes, KZbin great. Just under the surface of all the promoted and pushed drivel with no real substance, lies a vast amount of knowledge shared by good people.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks for watching! Glad you could put this one it to good use! One of my favorites 👍

[@citizensnips2348]

That was some mighty fine apickin and astrumin son, mighty fine!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks!

[@masonomasono]

Lol I can hear "Bill" saying that right now. Itsa mighty fine!

[@denniscassley2569]

HEY, HEY, HEY!!! REMEMBER, only 4 of them can write!!!!

[@cleethogwallop]

@@denniscassley2569 "Old Timey? Why we're steeped in it, ain't we fellah's."

[@denniscassley2569]

"Never trust a Hogwallop!!" However... "You STOLE from my kin!!"

[@kevinh3814]

Very professionally done... Slow enough for the beginner. Tab on screen were extremely helpful. Playing slow to screen tabs was incredible. This is the best tutorial on the web.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Kevin!

[@Captain_Forty]

Dick Burnett has one hell of a life story. Lived through WW1, WW2 & Vietnam. I think that losing his eyesight to a mugger and turning to music saved his life. With his vision He would have been in his early 30s when WW1 started and likely would have been drafted. Survival rate was not very high for that war. He died in 1977 at 93. That’s wild. This song was published in 1913 but without him diving deeper into his career, this song would have been forgotten about. Makes me think of how many unheard of classics we’re missing out on.

[@grouchonyercouch]

music history is fucking awesome

[@billanderson6089]

Best Man of Sorrow lesson on KZbin !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justinshelton1776]

Agreed

[@pjouellette4061]

Besides the original 😉

[@greatsoutherntrendkill79]

You’re a fucking asshole cause Tim plays the shit way better way fucking better jackass

[@samuraishinobi]

At 0:59 I was like. "Ahh. Why did you stop?" lol

[@justinwatson3116]

I look forward to learning this amazing song, I have loved this song ever since the first time I heard it on "O' Brother Where Art Thou" it will go great with my singing

[@countryguitaronline]

Awesome, yeah one of my favorite songs of all time right here.

[@williamjeffrey1222]

I must say that your tutorial for tab recognition is the must superior quality video I have ever seen on you tube . The way you allow a bar to travel across the staza bar as you play each note formation is the most awesome presentation for beginners and even those like myself wanting to get a better understand of how to read Tab . Thanks for your attention of quality . Thinking of getting lessons from a youtube teacher . You are top of my consideration.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks William! Really appreciate the kind words! I spend a lot of time on the lessons and it's always nice getting positive fedback. If you watch this video on my site, you can also click the "-" button at the lower center of the player to slow it down a bit more. Here's a link if you want to give it a try countryguitaronline.com/man-of-constant-sorrow/ Have a good one - Devin

[@andrewm7903]

This is why I LOVE Drop D tuning!

[@carlospocaterra]

Said a Tool fan :)

[@gmichaelhall]

Drop double D is even more d-elicious 😋

[@carrythetorch33]

@@gmichaelhall crazy. I came to comment the same thing. Really just found double drop d. It's so fun and sounds awesome

[@samelliot198]

Damn son I believe you did sell your soul to the devil!

[@denniscassley2569]

"MERT & ALOYSIUS will just have to sign X's... Only 4 of us can write..."

[@bptdns22]

I read this with Sam Elliott voice

[@mikefox2379]

I saw him at the crossroads......it's true

[@TheAtomBat]

I wasn't using it.

[@imacharmer59]

I wasn't using it at the time.

[@BillTaylorMusic1]

This is what I've been trying to find the correct way to play this, Thank you.

[@truesurrealist]

You make it look so easy but this is harder than the flamenco strum pattern I learned that took 3 hours to get under my fingers. But just listen to that sound, it'll be glorious when it's done 😊 🇮🇪

[@jackgriffith9229]

This musician sounds fantastic! Enjoy! Great lesson! 🎸🇺🇸

[@HaggenKennedy]

Lol, I upvoted this as soon as I heard the accent. Just beautiful! Much love and respect all the way from Brazil, my friend. Great job!

[@da7715]

I love the sound of your playing on that Martin

[@demonchild11m]

BEST VERSION ON KZbin.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks man!

[@nicholaswoolfenden5254]

Extremely detailed and excellent analysis. Many thanks. You are a gem.

[@gentlegiant6585]

Hot damn! That version kicked ass! Definitely will learn this. Thank you much for posting 😁. You just got yourself another subscriber.

[@denniscassley2569]

VERY, VERY WELL DONE, sir!! As a guitar player myself, I ESPECIALLY like that "lead" bit you do right before the end of your demonstration.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Dennis! Appreciate it

[@denniscassley2569]

Would you please check out a song & video I have here on KZbin? It's called "Small Wonders," Dennis Cassley, written & performed by me, and I would VALUE YOUR OPINION & COMMENTS VERY MUCH!!!! (With my next paycheck, I'm going to invest in your lesson for the solo in this "Man of..." song...)

[@vwdiver512]

So good!!! Love it. As a novice guitar player I appreciate you breaking it down and I'm optimistic!

[@countryguitaronline]

Good luck with it! It’s a fun song once you get it down!

[@discgolfprofessor7074]

Brother, " No Pun Intended, Thank You for bringing back this entire video In Full. It IS appreciated ! You play this song the best of anyone online in my opinion so you should pick up clicks, and deservingly so. Peace.

[@clavd8932]

Looked up pretty much every tutorial... this HANDS DOWN IS THE BEST!!! God blessed bro, you're pretty good

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Clav!

[@discgolfprofessor7074]

Hi, 1st off you play awesome. 2nd, I really wish you would keep the FULL version of this video going. 3rd this IS the best rendition of this song to MY ears. Thank you.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Jarvis! Appreciate the comment. I have the full version of this video along with a complete rhythm and lead breakdown on my website countryguitaronline.com/man-of-constant-sorrow/ in the member area. I am attempting to make a living teaching guitar online...otherwise I'd have everything free for all! Hope you have a great rest of your week. - Devin

[@davidgouin8420]

Dude! That was great playing at the intro!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks David!

[@losiv44]

you kicked ass with this one mate, best arrange of this song on whole YT, yours is next level

[@donnierhodes3465]

Damn you can play! Straight from the heart!

[@panhandlerguitars2161]

I too have the D15 and love it....guitars come and go in my life but not this on....this goes to my grand kids

[@countryguitaronline]

James In Colorado awesome yeah they are great all around guitars

[@leetledrummerboy]

I haven't gotten this excited about learning a song in ages. This rules!

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Best lesson of this song on you tube by far - thanks for posting

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks! Appreciate it

[@thomaswolfe5770]

Man Im so glad found your channel! You helped me figure it out so you've earned yourself a subscriber haha Thanks

[@countryguitaronline]

Glad you found it also : ) Thanks for checking out the channel! - Devin

[@matthewsharpton4323]

juat found your channel and it is great! i am a fairly experienced player so a lot of the stuff you teach i already know but some of the licks you teach have definitely improved my improvisation skills! i also went back and saw videos from the beginning ofmyour channel and your channel has progressed amazingly! keep up the great work!

[@countryguitaronline]

Hey Matthew, Thanks a lot for the comment! Yeah, the channel and my website have both come a long way...started out shooting some pretty low quality videos on the old webcam and the original website was pretty poor. I can hardly bear to watch some of the older videos haha..trying to improve on the technology side each lesson. Glad you're able to put some of the advanced licks and improvising tips to use! Thanks for the note - Devin

[@tylerofthewood810]

We're all here from o brother where art though right?

[@BravoPhoenix590]

Im here from that and “thatoneguy”

[@GavinGraves-j9v]

Yep

[@charlemagneking1202]

Probably

[@christiandude3149]

Jupp

[@barrynbreen]

Yup

[@billjoyce5525]

Nice job! This is going to be a challenge.

[@88franko]

Love this song. Great video tutorial. It really helped me.

[@OurHappyFamilyAdventures]

I love your videos, ill be posting what I learned from you. I love thrvintage country and oh brother where art thou is the best movie

[@swmtothemoon6660]

You are a freaking inspiration man

[@MrMrbrianbechtel]

Holy SHIT, you just murked this song...

[@JimTester]

Nice! Putting this on the list of things to learn!

[@denniscassley2569]

He makes it look easy, doesn't he?!

[@leticiam8804]

thanks a lot from VALENCIA SPAIN....GRACIAS!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@countryguitaronline]

Hello, and thank you for watching!

[@bill1595]

Great, love it.Thanks Devin

[@patrickbly4170]

You have a great voice ,soul ,and style . Thank you 😊

[@Captaintripps1]

Awesome song right here

[@KikiKai-zp1zf]

Sounds like a wholesome band of cowboys. Great job brother

[@paulstabin6233]

Great version and great lesson. Vocals amazing as well. Thank you.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thank you kindly!

[@FlurpsIxoye]

Hands down best lesson. Haven’t seen past the sample yet, but it did start with a sample and you played it well. Well done!

[@denniscassley2569]

"MERT & ALOYSIUS will just have to sign X's... Only 4 of us can write..."

[@tfywmnftiadp]

Holy crap! I love it! I'm going to your site right now to learn the whole thing!

[@redsfan1135]

Thanks brother. Love that song.

[@JKentF]

Holy hell this sounds good

[@Hot80s]

As Banya once said; “this is gold Jerry, gold!”

[@sandman20011]

New subscriber here, cracking job thank you so much. Hi from the UK.

[@tonyahutchinson2647]

Very nice playing this song

[@jcnone]

Key of f ,works but e is more relatable. Good lesson, thanks

[@peacemind7785]

super ton tuto merci...

[@SviatoslavMikhailov]

Thank you, Devin Shawn, for the good video. I learned it, and eager to learn the last part - the part with fingers. Could you make it, please?

[@countryguitaronline]

Hi Sviatoslav - That solo is taught over in the members area of CGO...here's the link countryguitaronline.com/man-of-constant-sorrow/ Hope to see you over there!

[@SviatoslavMikhailov]

Devin Shawn, finally, after 3 weeks of almost every day lessons, I almost learned to play it -- I hope in another week or so I'll play it in a right rithm. Thank you!!

[@countryguitaronline]

Nice work! This is a tough song for sure. Glad the lesson video helped out! - Devin

[@mauricioferreira4157]

Great video dude

[@Zahid_Al-maeda]

Thanks Bro, God bless you !

[@njs300800]

This is it, chief 👌

[@christophermcpeck4528]

dude am a classic rock fan player singer, but i had watch the movie again last night , my 10th time lol and I wanted to learn this song so thank you for breaking it down and now it my turn to learn and do my homework , rock on I DO LOVE THIS SONG

[@xabiercruz4408]

Great lesson! Thank you so much! You've got a new subscriber 👍🏼

[@billygrubb8385]

I love it. Thank you kindly

[@entheogenesis71]

Great vid, Brother! Thank you.

[@zirlianamatthew4598]

❤🎉Amazing Contry Soong

[@Jbrumdrums]

Great lesson! Thank you 🙏

[@goaheadskinit]

Thank you for this brother 🙏🏻

[@brock5925]

Great video

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks!

[@kerryewen3624]

Excellent!

[@audrybryn]

Awesome thank you very much 👍👌

[@samuelgonzalez558]

Damn ! We're in a tight spot.

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

nice job man wow

[@felineth56]

Good job!

[@Joem-hz3bl]

thanks a million for doing this buddy

[@countryguitaronline]

for sure

[@masterofce]

Excellent.!! Well done...

[@utherdoul6325]

Outstanding!!!!!

[@cybernik812]

Great work, thank you!

[@AshAlmond1]

Great one indeed!

[@DaveRockGuitarist]

Very good 👍🏻

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks!

[@grazyhorse8910]

Awesome well done

[@negroiam9746]

just started watching o brother👌👌

[@thomasc33tc]

Well done...

[@whiteshadow2132]

Excellent

[@allentaylor3325]

What kind of acoustic and mic is he using I wonder? Such a nice, full, warm sound.

[@danielleholman4154]

learnin the bluesy version off here next! gotta transpose but should be cool to incorporate both...

[@danielleholman4154]

banjobenclark version

[@countryguitaronline]

Awesome thanks for watching. Yeah Banjo Ben has a cool version of this also...I learned that one a while back too. Great stuff.

[@funguy4utube]

SUPERB !

[@kingsmann006]

a powerfull song ..

[@joecoats8303]

Thank you.

[@jacobeastridge8832]

If I can ever sing and play this as well as you do I will be a happy camper

[@glebshipper.8363]

Awesome

[@bravestarr2001]

Thanks for giving me a new project! Great playing and love your all mahogany guitar. Many thanks for the video.

[@SunshineSmiles189]

So badass.

[@robertmulligan7726]

Hey Country Guitar Online, do you think you can do a version of this the way how Tommy Johnson plays it in O Brother Where Art Thou? In the movie he doesn’t use a capo but it sounds just like this version. If you could do it that would be awesome

[@alexcasterr]

Awesome, thanx

[@docmiller7941]

That is BadAss..... Great Feel

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks!

[@ojosenelmonte]

Muy bueno el tutorial, muchas gracias por compartirlo. Like y suscribe.

[@derpderpson8796]

Hey! Stumbled over your channel and I really liek what you are doing! I'm quite a beginner guitarist atm, but I really like the country and bluegrass style I found in your videos, any hints where to start and where to go on after?

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks! Glad you found my channel. I've got a few courses started over on my site you might like...here's one that's been pretty popular countryguitaronline.com/rhythm-fills-and-lead-guitar-course/ or then maybe this one here if you're more interested in rhythm techniques countryguitaronline.com/classic-country-and-bluegrass-strumming-patterns-course-outline/ and more course lessons on the way every week! Let me know if you have other questions and I'll try to steer you in the right direction. Thanks for the message. - Devin

[@derpderpson8796]

Hey Devin! I'll check them out as soon as possible! I am just done with the bassic chords in minor and major, so rhythm will be my first target I guess :) Are there any picks or strings that are especially suited for country/bluegrass?

[@countryguitaronline]

Awesome, hope you like the course. For strings, I'd recommend Elixer Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Mediums (or lights if you prefer)..great strings that are soft to the touch and last a long time. For picks, I like BlueChip picks. They're really pricey ($35 a pick!) but very nice. I play on the BlueChip STP50 most days and then also the TP60. For a cheaper version of this pick, check out the Dunlop Primtone 1.4mm here www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/dunlop-primetone-triangle-sculpted-plectra-3-pack/j12058000001000?cntry=us&source=3WWRWXGP&gclid=COTsxMTCjtMCFYK2wAod6J8E2Q&kwid=productads-adid^156403583515-device^c-plaid^143220055002-sku^J12058000001000@ADL4MF-adType^PLA

[@derpderpson8796]

Alright! Thanks alot, I'll write again once I am through the course :) See you then :)

[@countryguitaronline]

Derp Derpson sounds good!

[@estebanjc1]

Perfect. Great demonstration.

[@Mandy-ut5hc]

following. but what about after the introduction :)

[@GatoBrosGamer]

Hi! I bought a new guitar with a rose wood neck, but I do not play it to much, because I don´t like the dirt in the fretboard, how many times I have to clean the fretboard? it affect the sound? love your style, cheers

[@countryguitaronline]

I know what you're talking about...when the dirt builds up on the neck after a while. I don't think it affects the sound but it could make your fingers stick to the frets some and slow you down. I usually clean the fretboard every 4 months or so...pull all the strings off..use a soft towel to scrape off the dirt and put some lemon oil on the fretboard to condition the rose wood. Hope that helps! - Devin

[@larrylyons9362]

Sweet! Thanks!