Elton John - Rocket Man - Guitar Lesson - How to Play Acoustic Easy Songs on Guitar

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[@MartyMusic]

This one's from a while back, but now that the movie Rocketman is out, check this super easy acoustic guitar lesson!

[@Max-dr6rz]

Yeah, it's a great movie! Most likely going to learn it, thank you Marty!

[@douglasalp1757]

Yep I just saw the movie and I am inspired to play and sing Elton tunes. Thanks for this lesson

[@tomfernandez7914]

Listen to the Jim James live version. It’s inspirational.

[@loicthibeault5071]

Can you show the tabs it would be very helpful for visual person like me

[@albertfernandez9934]

Yo, Marty, was looking for a lesson on Sleepwalk, maybe you can squeeze that song in.. Saw some guy teach it, but I think you can do it better.

[@michaelshondel9274]

This will be my first Open Mic song! Thank you for teaching me to play it correctly... You rock!

[@finleydavies4493]

I wonder how your open mic song went? Or if your even still alive🤔🤔

[@michaelshondel9274]

@@finleydavies4493 Alive? Yes very much alive. And I've added this song to my set of otherwise original music. I tune my guitar a whole step down to D for my vocal range... Thanks for checking in! ( -\

[@marvinzimmerman1878]

@@michaelshondel9274 im your biggest fan

[@monke980]

2 year check in you still alive homie 🤨🤨🧐🧐🧐

[@mcburnski]

​@@monke980the suspense is killing me

[@ed0985587]

Marty, I’ve been watching you for about 14 years now (long time).. Although you have no idea who I am, you’ve taught me so much throughout the years. Although life got busy and I’ve gotten rid of my guitars, you inspire me to pick one back up because of videos like this. You’re always the man!! Much love!

[@MartyMusic]

Wow, thank you

[@FunkyFresh48]

14 years isn't just a long time, I think it's a long, long time.

[@Austintheonlygreat]

@@FunkyFresh48rocket maaaan

[@dougsmith8430]

Hope you went back to guitar… it is so soothing. A way to relax. All the best to you.

[@ed0985587]

@@dougsmith8430 I did actually. Have a great sounding Cort acoustic that I primarily play, along with recently getting a new setup with a strat and Boss Katana (one of Marty’s recommendations). Great setup for a hobbyist guitar player and I absolutely love playing as much as I always did. The acoustic especially. Such a soulful sound and feel to it. Life is busy, but I can’t see myself ever stop playing, just out of passion for music.

[@jonathanlambert7004]

When I first picked up a guitar way back in the 70s. Trying to pick out the chords from a record or cassette was so hard unless you had a great ear. Even if you had the sheet music, knowing all the inversions would of been beyond me back then. Guys like you have made learning the guitar so accessible. You still need to put the hours in but you provide the platform to help new guys and keep them learning.

[@MartinMartinez-uz8vh]

Dude Marty music as inspired me to become a musician i was struggling for 4 years before your videos .I couldn't play a song let alone a f a power chord or chord progression . Now i can play up to 5 songs and be able to beat the metronome over 130 with the chord progression i learned. Thanks for helping play the songs i loved to listen when i was going keep on Rocking .

[@eradicator27]

My wife bought me a Taylor for Christmas and it's the only guitar I've been playing since. It has already completely changed my perspective on acoustic guitars and tone. It has also made me seek out new songs to learn and I always look forward to seeing your videos there no matter what genre I seem to be obsessed with at the moment. Thanks, Marty!

[@danielhartman5086]

Bought a Taylor 514 ce back in July for my birthday. I feel just like you. Have not seen my Electric guitars in months. Just love playing my Taylor to much. Congrats on your Taylor. Keep on a strummin

[@joshskov6466]

So many songs and lessons!! I need to remind myself to go get food or I'll die.

[@MartyMusic]

ha thanks so much Josh!

[@bertsonder]

Josh Skovranko ok take 2mins break finish your food then get back to the lessons, come on

[@BoBlatanche007]

We are many here in France to really appreciate you Marty. Thanks Buddy !

[@dougsmith8430]

Yet another awesome lesson Marty… Love the fact that you cover so many types of Songs. We learn so much about Theory ( Just by the construction of a Song like this), by playing Songs by the greats like Elton John and so many other Artists you cover. THANK YOU!

[@gopro2804]

Thank you Marty for uploading these songs. I cannot afford guitar lessons at the moment and listening and learning a song from you is really improving my ear, sight and feel of the music. I really appreciate the blues music you have been sharing and a lot of my strumming is in the "land of a7" and I will never forget that and your influence on my playing. Cheers from Britain.

[@scottthomas1880]

Hey Marty, I just want to say "Thank you!" for all the wonderful work you do for us musicians!

[@bransen6447]

this is my fave song of all time and now because of you i can play it, thank you!!!!!!!

[@kingplush4749]

This dude is my go to for songs to learn quick, he really does a good job at breaking things down. Thanks bro!!!!

[@TheBennygeorge]

Just want to say thank you Marty for all your work, so easy to learn with you

[@bluenotgreen63]

Thanks Marty. Great, simple and sounds great. I don’t know how this song fell between the cracks of my list of Must do’s. I appreciate you.

[@edcrumrine1699]

Marty, I have been learning from you for 2-1/2 years, cd,s and videos,KZbin, thank you so much.I have a lot further to go and will continue with you,I am really needing rhythm now and a lot more practice .It would be cool to see rhythm and changes on your videos, thanks again you are the MAN

[@gospeljohn413]

Thank you for thinking of us old beginners ❤❤❤

[@ldello1]

Marty, thank you for this and for your many other tutorials on KZbin! After 2 years of learning from you for free, I decided it’s time to pay up and just signed up for your Lead guitar - phase 2. Can’t wait to use it over the next few weeks. Thanks again from Down Under!

[@bripark2833]

Thanks, helped me get the rhythm down so I could practice

[@tonypelc7383]

Your lessons have helped me immensely Marty, thank you for continuing to share content.

[@dr.cockter3755]

I swear this man has a tutorial for every song, I love you

[@nats4505]

marty i love you how you always play a small part before you start to teach...great job

[@rajatchats]

I fail to understand what kind of people press dislike the videos. If you don't like one, just move on. I saw many - "liked" a few. This one worked best for me to start out.

[@lisarush8030]

I loved this! I put my acoustic in eb tuning, and rocked this out! Thanks so much, for everything you do! 😘

[@markbarrow220]

Hi Marty, I have learned so much from you. back in the day a guitar player had to have a cassette deck, stopping and starting the particular song, over. and over again. I look at the comments and I think there are a lot of guitar players who may have given up if not for you. That's quite a legacy. I'm sure you will end up in heaven and when you get there Jesus will be standing at the pearly gates with a Les Paul in his hand asking you to teach him "Smoke on the Water."

[@animasana9]

"Marty music" sounds way better than that other one that shall not be named. You are the bomb. Picked this up first time I watched it !!!

[@bilgehanficici8447]

animasana9 what happened with the old one

[@meteoroz]

Your format is so much better than the rest it's not funny. Thanks again.

[@mikeavery9600]

Marty is the best! Love his attitude for teaching.

[@Jcsk8er13]

So great! I love when he adds in his own words to the song haha

[@malindasherman1624]

Can you beak down the strumming pattern?

[@frankparto9196]

Thanks Marty ! Really like this song a lot . Great lesson !

[@ryanchartrand4036]

Brilliant video. I’ve been learning from you for a while. Crazy how you make learning so easy over the internet. Well done

[@Wazowski-xg6gs]

Hey Marty, I have watched alot of your song videos and I just wanted to say thanks they are really helpful for someone like me who wants to learn but cant pay for guitar lessons. I just wanted to suggest that in your videos maybe spend a little time talking about the melody of the songs you are teaching and how to keep time and what not. I know these songs are really popular and most people know the melody by heart but its a little difficult when applying that to playing. Thanks again for all these awesome videos and rock on!

[@fredmcneely4378]

Thank you Marty my playing has went to the next level,

[@TheDirtNASTY666]

Thank you Marty for all that you do man your videos are absolutely amazing

[@adrianspitzer1454]

The man with the incredible patience. Thanks for all you do…🎉

[@w.wrightjackson8317]

your the best Marty. You and Andy from Shut up and Play are best on KZbin or anywhere else. Keep on pickin and grinnin from Nashville, tn.

[@_JXB94]

This was so fun to play with you Marty!! Thank you

[@JohnDiPalo]

Thanks for breaking this one down, you are a great teacher and I am making a ton of progress with the channel and the website!!

[@jorgec2233]

Thank you for always showing me how to play all the cool songs... I love you man lol

[@Dutcharmytent]

It helps so much if you Marty can sing the words while playing in particular we can see when to change chords.

[@marko511d]

You are a very good teacher. Thank you so much.

[@ADDLOOPS1]

Never stop making videos Marty. I credit a lot my progress to you. Buying your theory course and referring to this day! I am not a bot... I have been simply "touched by Marty" 🤘🏼

[@l3utterfish]

MArtys strumming always amazes me!

[@mortysroom]

D with an F# in the base. Beautiful ring. Thanx again Marty.

[@nelsonstrickland8813]

Always my first choice to go to when I want to see how to play a song !!..great job Marty !!

[@officialnickelcitygrunge]

Thanks for the lesson, learned this today, awesome song, Elton has a bunch😊

[@alanperera3356]

thanks buddy you make it so easy to lean and make us wanna lean more...great work God bless you

[@LowCostCovers]

You are the best Marty! Learnt this in one go along with you! Thank you ❤ That's why I've been subscribed to you since ages🙂

[@sergioleme1834]

hank you for teaching us to play it correctly... You rock!

[@michaelbeard5]

using the whole part whole method.....works!!!

[@daniellegraczyk2051]

You have a very kind way about you - also very easy to follow. Thanks!

[@jbergwerf]

Honestly, I love this guy!!! Absolutely, the best guitar lessons I've ever had!!! Thank you for sharing!! : D

[@ajaxxon5316]

so glad you showed what the strumming pattern is...

[@seery88]

probably the best Bernie Taupin song IMO...really poignant especially as we 'hunker down' in our own type of 'capsules'.....still further this song resolves (D with G bass), (and others C-am walk down, C, G...shit it is a wonderful song from my adolescence . It gives me hope even though the poor astronaut might not have made it back to earth... it is a song about victory ...somehow we will all get to our " home" in the end....Thanks brotha

[@phildolby7238]

Awesome lesson Marty. Really enjoy the simple walkdown tricks man

[@Ondae43]

Thanks man, best tutorials! greetz from Austria

[@PaleoGreenByrd]

LOL..." and I think it's gonna be..back to G" ....Love the videos..thanks for making your videos simple and to the point for us casual guitar players that just want to learn some campfire songs and may not have the musical knowledge or ambition that some of your more hard core audience has....The best teachers can make complicated things feel simple, and you sir have achieved that...Thanks for sharing

[@GorillaBeamz]

Dude you got all the songs!!! ❤❤

[@stringman509]

Marty thank you so much for your time and effort putting all these lessons together colin

[@sasopoljansek7222]

Great lesson. Thank you!

[@NyNjMafia]

Great lesson

[@steveblacktunes]

Thanks for ALWAYS having a video for the song i want to learn. Very helpful tutorials! Nice guitar btw

[@kramidanalub]

Hey Marty, been playing the guitar for a long time now but I still watch your videos and still learn a lot of new tricks man! Thanks and keep on teachin man!

[@marcianamagalhaes8033]

You are the best. I simply love the Song and your lesson makes me love even more. Thank you!

[@James888JJ]

Mate you are a LEGEND

[@jitesh26071991]

Thanks for this helpful tutorial. Although I had a hard time figuring out which part you are referring, since you are not singing or humming.

[@bradtstevens9638]

Marty, you're the man! You make everything so easy to play. thank you...bts

[@UncleBuck560]

Your lessons are great brother!

[@Lagordis70]

I'm soooo glad I found your channel again! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@marioalejandro7549]

Marty, you’re the best!

[@sakatupipi]

Awesome lesson. Great song.

[@RickSantAnna01]

You really a great teacher. Thanks

[@idr811]

thank you so much Marty! You're a great guitar teacher and your lessons are easy to follow!

[@masonprice9514]

thanks for all the help man. Really appreciate you!

[@subtropicalsteph]

Great playing and teaching! Thanks so much for doing these videos!! Two thumbs up 😊

[@courtneybrown5086]

You’re a great teacher!

[@VinnieJo]

You make learning this song so easy! Thanks!

[@leonardofernandezsitta3174]

Bro. I must say... you are always on the right man. I like that a lot. You are a pro. Thanks so much

[@tony791999]

Love your tutorials dude... almost every song I look up, you have a video for. And as soon as I see you I don't even look at any other vids I just click into yours because I know it's gonna be good.

[@Tmantoronto]

Great lesson Marty! Thanks & welcome back.

[@MartyMusic]

thanks so much! It feels great to be back with my new youtube channel "MartyMusic"

[@thomastynes2383]

Great lesson, bro!

[@PedroMidwest]

Another great lesson Marty!

[@scottyoung485]

Marty Thank you for the awesome lesson...You missed talking about the strumming pattern(S) for this song Could you do a follow up with that included...

[@albertfernandez9934]

My favorite lessons.. Piano guitar ,, man !!

[@davelloyd2963]

Yet another superb lesson video. Thanks so much!!!

[@tomryan943]

Marty, I play it with the capo on the second fret. It's a little lower in key, for guys who can't reach those high notes like Elton! Saw the movie, it was pretty good! Got me back to playing some old songs again! Thanks for the lesson!

[@PaleoGreenByrd]

Good to know, I was wondering the same thing...the high notes are just a bit out of my range!

[@maxg.9254]

Hi Marty, you are a great teacher! Thank you! Maybe you could also do "Your Song - Elton John" whenever you have time for it ? Greetings from Germany !

[@alexwillis2037]

Thank you for making it so nice and easy to learn this cool song.

[@justbathsllc2557]

Dude, that was awesome. I am learning this today. You rock.

[@a.c.2695]

Could you please upload a video with the entire song, in which you show where one should change between chords? That would be amazing! I really want to learn this song, but man! It’s very hard for a beginner, any tips?? Also, thank you for these amazing videos! They’re so damn helpful, I’m extremely grateful for them!!

[@lpfigue]

Great and simple, thanks bro

[@gabrielacuna8258]

Awesome. I loved it

[@geo.cgeier3435]

Thanx Marti!

[@ratsurfs1010]

I salute you my brother . Thanks Again !

[@aggafly8708]

My dad wants this to play at his funeral and he has no plans of dieing anytime soon so I may aswell take to time to learn it so I can play it for him

[@discoveryadventurecostaric9662]

Thats very nice man many thanks

[@richardjcrankshaw2]

7.3k thumbs up and not one single thumbs down. I am very tempted , but no way , bruv. You get another thumbs up.

[@scottbrandt8172]

Love this

[@CGV.69]

Awesome teacher 😎👍

[@foomakesmusic6336]

Thanks Marty.