John Mayer Slow Dancing in a Burning Room Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

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There's a funny story this song always reminds me of. A while ago, I was really into this girl. We went on a date, I'd cook for her and then we'd watch a movie, all at my place. I thought: every girl loves John Mayer, so if I'd play a John Mayer song for her, she'd probably be impressed. I started to study this song, I didn't know it was so hard to play. After six hours of non-stop studying, I finally got it right. I was pretty nervous when I played it, but it went perfect. At the end, she said: I appreciate it, but I really don't like John Mayer. 😅

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How does someone come up with such a great riff like seriously wtf

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[@McDave1312]

to be honest he did not. he's got it from bob dylan. "bob dylan playing on draham & greg" last song

[@fonorcennell131]

@@McDave1312 the chord progression is similar and in the same key, bob dylan doesn't play this riff at all whatsoever tho, it's just the underlying progression is the same, which could be said about 1000s of songs, everything is pagerised in that sense

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Everything makes senses and then at 10:05 Marty says "If you take the parts that you've already learned..." and all of a sudden I feel like I learned something completely different from whatever it was that Marty learned. I have never been so lost.

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He’s showing how if you take what you’ve learned, you can then go and turn it into something like what he was playing through the use of embellishments. He’s saying to take what he taught you, and make it your own. He’s not saying he taught you what to play what he played, he’s telling us to implement our own flavor and embellishments

[@JustMeAndcookie]

He's playing licks that he taught you and his own embellishments in the c#minor scale. Look up the scale, you'll see that everything that he just taught you fits into that scale, and then you can play the other notes within it to get what you just saw marty do. edit: fixed some mistakes

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That's why I always cut them into segments and go thru every segment couple of times individually

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C# minor

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That's a good song Marty, more Mayer is appreciated.

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@@voltagevillain7342 he has a video about his guitars, maybe he mentioned it. Look up "all Marty's guitars livestream" or something like that

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@@voltagevillain7342 Since it looks to me like '62 reissue strat, it's possible that he's got 57/62 pickups set in it. But I'm just guessing.

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Man that tone is just amazing!

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It's easier than you think! With western scales you're more likely to hit a "right" note than a "wrong" one, so don't worry too much about which frets to add over a bar chord: just finger the bar chord then try hammeron/pulloff of any fret you can reach! Getting the pinky finger strong enough to flick strings while fingering the chords is the hardest part, and for that it doesn't matter how it sounds. Just start building up that pinky strength and you're well on your way to "embellishments over bar chords" town.

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I’ve been trying to learn this song for so long, you simplified it more than any other sources. Rock on Marty!

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[@hunchobrazyy]

10:20 is where you realize you’ve still got a lot to learn lmao

[@davidyang5131]

its where i give up

[@joemiller9522]

Slow it down and go piece by piece

[@alexgoia9530]

That's basically just fu**ing around in the pentatonic.lol

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@@alexgoia9530 sorry guitar master

[@st0a]

Hendrix double stops

[@swango1]

My dude! I just started learning this one YESTERDAY, perfect timing! I see some things here that I can improve upon in my approach. Thanks a ton, I really enjoy your playthrough lessons!

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[@Skyview95]

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JM lived on and carried the flame of JH

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I really like this style of explanation with guidance now that I’m finally competent enough to follow what’s happening. It makes learning the grove so much easier than reading tabs. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@rangeofmotion5993]

That claw technique (with the thumb on the bass note) is essential for almost any JM song. Then... you will be able to play more of those Hendrix/SRV tunes as well. It took me a while to start feeling comfortable with it. I was always a clunky power chord player until I realized that this claw technique would allow me to play lead/rhythm so much easier. Highly recommend converting to it if you feel like your guitar playing has plateaued.

[@remivanel2429]

I started guitar like 4 months ago and I have just learned this wonderful riff by John Mayer, it made my day ! Thx Marty !

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Amazing!! I'm starting today... After I played the video I decided to quit lol

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TheLastJuiceBlender don’t quit John Mayer is going to be very difficult for a beginner. You got this!

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​@@thelastjuiceblender5915 don't quit, I'm also a beginner, it took my 5 hours of straight playing but now I've got it

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[@dalton7145]

I don't know why I resisted listening to John Mayer for so long, I mean I likes some of his early stuff and collaborations but then was turned off and thinking back can't tell you why?!? Now I'm listening more and more to his stuff again and really feel inspired to play his stuff.

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I've been playing guitar for about a year now and I only watch you Marty your the only teacher i can learn from and I just learned this song and I've never been so happy in my life I really appreciate your videos man keep up the good work and rock on!!

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You can play this after 1 year? Very impressive!

[@gnb1222]

Just holding the pick like that at 4.21 is a hell of a skill, just putting the pick away instantly

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Marty... you're a stud. I haven't picked up the guitar in probably ten years. The last month I've been STUCK on your tutorials. I found the passion I use to have for this instrument again. I've never listened to a John Mayer song in my life and all of a sudden I'm spending hours trying to get this song down. Thanks dude. Hope your getting rewarded for the work you're doing. The least I can do is hit the subscribe button. RESPECT

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Hendrixism -- a moment when you realize it is time to put down the guitar

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Just replay the moment you don't understand and eventualy it'll become pretty clear as to what is happening.

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Martin, laddie. Anthony from Glasgow here. I've been playing guitar for right at 56 yrs. Became interested in this song some months back. Truthfully, you might say I grew obsessed with it. So I began scouring KZbin fer "how tos". After a myriad of vids I arrived here today. In ten minutes ye had me able to get it. Can't thank ye enough. 🍀🎸🍀

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2:36 *scratches beard*

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[@cleemensch4624]

First of all: Thank you for the great tutorial Marty. Here is an easier version on how to play the song, with less usage of the left thumb. It does not change any notes you play, but for me it is a lot easier to play it like this. So here are a few tips: In the beginning you can slide right into the C#m with in an regular bar chord shape. When you play the little walk down: just play it on the d and g side. So after the slide you play: 11th fr. d and 9th fr. g, then 9th fr. d and 8th fr. g, then both 6th fr., lastly both on the 4th fret. This is way easier and you end right in the position where you want to end for the next part. In this part you can play the open a string instead of using your thumb on the 5th fret of the e string. This way to avoid playing with your thumb can also be used later in the second part of the main riff. Lastly just a little idea: At the end of the riff you could finish with an a-shaped e chord with base note on the 7th fret of the a string. This makes transitioning to the beginning of the riff easier and if you want you could spice it up with the high tone on the e string. Nevertheless being able to play chords and riffs with your thumb on your top strings is useful, so you should consider practicing it.

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I'm so glad you taught this one!! It has a great melody to it and It's fun to solo over. I'm going to start out more beginner style, then add in the Hendrix'y stuff as I get more comfortable. Those tricks are a lot to take in all at once! I can always review this video for a refresher. That's why KZbin lessons are so great. Thanks Marty!

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[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

This song is one of the favorite song of my buddy Nate who came from a Fkd up family and said this song reminded him of his life growing up with his parents. He felt like he was dancing in a burning room. When I realized why he played it all the time and he explained his backstory I realized the guy was deep. Seriously, hope you’re doing well-Nate.

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You rock brotha. I love this song, been writing songs my whole life and even had the chance to play in front of thousands of people a few times. I could never quite figure out the live version he plays, your breakdown is on point and filled in the 30% gap that I just couldnt figure out. Thank you. Liked and Subscribed :)

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i so love this song. one of my all time favorites.

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Marty please do “Stop this train” by him I’m begging you brotha. You’re by far the only person I’d want to learn it from, thanks my man 🤙🏻

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[@foxhound5702]

This song is way beyond my skill level.... very intimidating learning stuff like this and yellow ledbetter

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its honestly not that bad.... as long as you dont have a cheap amazon guitar... barre chords on those are impossibly hard since the action is high.

[@MikaTarkela]

Thanks for sharing this Marty! I've been learning it for an hour now and it's starting to feel great! Such a lovely song!

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YES MARTY!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG DUDE!!!!!!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

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All I wanted for Christmas was a Marty tutorial for John Mayer songs! love you MARTY! keep it up- greets from Germany

[@mjrgamer6482]

You're going over the easy part hundred times but the hard part you just skip through. Love your vids

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It ain t that hard, the basic song with no embelishments it s verry easy.

[@floatinganarchychannel3204]

Playing amazing! And this guitar is one of the moat beautiful strat i ever saw ❤

[@clarefreeman3909]

Hi Marty from Perth Western Australia. I really like your lessons I I'm trying to get slow dancing John Mayer Thanks for the great tutorial. Keep up the good work All the best Clare

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Perth represent!

[@Nick-yb4dl]

15:53 thx for teaching that Marty couldn’t find it anywhere and thought it was cool 👍

[@MrPWIV]

This was awesome! Thanks! Please do more John Mayer tutorials please!

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Mayer's Neon someday?

[@Soapymans]

my gosh that strat sounds so good

[@rollstein4563]

Could you do a tutorial on why georgia by John Mayer?

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Nice job! I can play many songs that I just couldn't figure out cause you. Know that you have inspired and educated many. Hats off to you brother.

[@brandon.powell]

I mean I’d like to know how this whole intro was created. Dude is truly a creative genius. I could never sit around and just come up with this out of thin air. Haha

[@martin-1965]

Saw him talking on another video and he said he noodles away at ideas while watching TV. Basically, he's always got a guitar in his hands. I can see how that would work when your mind is cleared of actively thinking about what your playing and your fingers connect to the song-writing part of your brain unconsciously. Also being John Mayer is a big bonus lol

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That is why no one will remember your name.

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@@claymore9359 I'm gonna remember this dude's name now just cuz you said that😂😂

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Thanks for everything that you've done for me to develop myself as a guitarist. Started everything from holding a guitar to rocking it from you😘😘😘😘 love u marty.

[@MokiEx]

Can you do a lesson on how to get that tone?? :)

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I know this is old and you probably found it by now, but go search for music is win chasing the burning room tone

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Get a strat

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And a Spark Positive Grid 🤣

[@modernmusicstudio303]

Great Lesson! I like how how you broke up the measures into even tinier pieces to work on on the fretting and and hammer ons. Thanks for sharing!

[@stephendavis5530]

Love the Hendrix-style vibe on this. :) I have problems doing the thumb over the E string and the F style chord. My fingers tend to get in the way and mute the higher strings.

[@mycohunter_nordwest]

What an awesome tune. And a super helpful lesson - as always. Thank you so much, Marty! For you fellow beginner-to-intermediates out there who, like me, struggle to switch between pick and fingers: try hybrid picking that intro part. So, pick on the low E and finger(s) on the higher strings. Still sounds sweet, but is a lot easier to manage imo. Peace n love to all of you.

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Monday Blues, I get it.

[@81ghale]

Thanks Marty! I've been playing parts of this song for awhile but needed to piece it all together and this got me there! In the "going down" part I like to just play the B major and hammer on and off the sus4 for the whole B chord, it makes it sound good enough if you're the only one playing guitar. That's one of those parts that has to be in the song if you're going to play it.

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I’ve been learning from this guy since 2012 😮

[@bruceewing166]

Thanks Marty explained so well. I like how you break parts to chords, caged position, to understand concepts. You teach so well 😊

[@tylerownu5595]

All I need is to go from pick to finger picking with out dropping the FING pick 😂

[@WyattFredaCowie]

And then getting it back out of your hand for picking again!

[@ashleyjacquot904]

I felt that 🤣🤣

[@joshuaowens6942]

Just hybrid pick

[@daanlittle7687]

That's why for this song i just purposely drop my after the first muted string part and after that just finger pick. I couldn't get the pick back in my hand in time.

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FACTS :-(

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My fav teacher, thank u hommie for all your lessons , love you !! Good vibes for you

[@joshhayes2987]

If you're having trouble using your first and ring on that high part, use your first and middle, it's made it a lot easier for me.

[@christophill1]

It makes it 10x easier

[@pam712]

THANK YOU I've been wanting to learn this for forever and I got most of it down in one day thanks to you! I am not there yet with tempo and smooth transition but I'll keep practicing :)

[@nickelias5276]

WOOOHOOOO! Been wanting this one!

[@andrewdenine1685]

Really nice tone . Simple the way it should be

[@calebkramer7384]

is there anyway you could describe what pedals and filters you're using?

[@yankfan1355]

I thought I’d never learn to play guitar until I stumbled upon your videos 9 years ago. Best guitar teacher on KZbin!

[@loveshaqq9525]

I’ve never been so happy in life

[@kravitz1999]

Man that tone you have ringing out sounds incredible!

[@ruskeaavenetta]

great Marty! More mayer and SRV!

[@thomasbrown8986]

The soul I feel when I get into this song, diving into the what I would describe is the free will with the pentatonic.. could smell the ashes, roof falling in and I’m just in a stool in the cent of the room holding a strat.

[@espada9]

Brilliant video, it really helps.

[@kc8923]

Some serious right hand technique stuff in there, lot of work to do for most guitarists!!

[@cloudyeight]

I know this was two years ago but can you tell me what pedals and amp you're using? Beautiful sounds

[@24AnVRodri]

I have a Boss Katana and there are websites where you can download patches. I have a couple of Mayer sounds on there. Really awesome!!!

[@jappiemoto]

Such a beautiful song

[@NickD291]

Seriously wondering who would dislike this video 😂, anyways would love to see a Neon by John Mayer tutorial!

[@chris_2714]

Someone who couldn't learn the song, lol. That, or John Mayer's exes.

[@9pepe7]

Yeah, the solo live version from Where the Light Is, is amazing

[@ZaZa-kp9gt]

Are you joking ? There’s no point in him breaking down neon when 99% of players won’t be able to get anywhere near neon in a million years.

[@red_dead_dutch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HCYqKNhq9gl5I Looks quite difficult to me...

[@williamseling7957]

Never heard neon played same way twice.

[@bobbrendel758]

You obviously connect with this song. Great demo.

[@davidvashum3572]

Actually i m listing to this song cause of one of my crush ...it seems this is her fav song...😂

[@keithh8661]

Thanks Mary,don't know the song,but seem ta Put together much of what you have taught us. Great,great Monday lesson,or a two week lesson For me.thank you for all the extra u do

[@CorBor69]

You should do “Another kind of green” by John Mayer. It’s an extremely underrated song, but a very good one. Give it a listen if you haven’t

[@seangeist9495]

Great pick! I want to learn this tune, as well.

[@aryayektafar8160]

Yeah it’s super underrated with a vibrant Hendrix type playing style

[@CorBor69]

Arya Yektafar I know and there aren’t too many good tutorials on it

[@VBM3D]

Thank you, Marty. You're a legend. Hands down best lessons on the Internet for learning songs.

[@grantpeterson1789]

Definitely learning this now

[@EErriic1]

Such a wholesome guy, keep it up Marty

[@willfarkouh]

I’m definitely not ready for this song but been actually waiting for you to do this lesson. What were your settings on the amp to get that sweet Strat sound?

[@scubasteve2189]

Set your strat to neck pickup or the one next to it. Set the gain or overdrive up until you get a nice warm tone, but not too much fuzz. Add some reverb if you have it. You can also turn the tone knob on the strat to smooth out some of the highs a bit. That will get you most of the way there.

[@leftbasis]

What a beautiful Strat!!

[@Vonavi]

Hey Marty. Can you please do " I want to hold your hand by the beatles " ?

[@CGCEifel]

Man, i love the way you present. You actually have a chance to bring together what you see and what you hear. Repeating the snippets, the whole piece to the actual part. Awesome job man, thank you.

[@jakubgraus13]

Awesome Marty ! Could you please do 'Who says' or 'Stop this train' by John Mayer next ? I think it would be also cool :)

[@thecolinthemac]

Yes who says

[@MrSWEKOKO]

@@thecolinthemac Paul Davids tuturial helped me out a lot with Mayers "finger-slapping technique"

[@jakubgraus13]

Jakob Nordström yes I have watched that too and it was great, but I would love to see also Marty’s lesson on this

[@ScottLober]

Marty is a beast on a guitar

[@Munky504]

Marty I have things to do today, why would you do this to me. Now I have to stay in and learn this awesome lesson.

[@goodandbadtimes]

I've watched quite a few really good "How To's" covering this piece of work. Congratulations. There was far more to this tutorial. I got much more from it than I was at first expecting. Kudos.

[@KyruNN]

Marty releasing a John Mayer song the day before the release of the new 2019 John Mayer guitars? Coincidence???? I think not!!

[@henrikschock9030]

man you are just the best. followed you for year and years. thanks