"Sultans of Swing" First Solo Guitar Lesson - Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler

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More solos lesson of sultan of swing waiting

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[@edzappia2892]

Really nice lesson. After 30 years (or possibly more), I finally just sat down to learn this solo, and did so in under an hour with this lesson. Easy to follow, good pace, and repeatedly backtracking and starting from the beginning really helps. Thx.

[@batoulnasef1152]

pls i got my guitar yesterday and im trying to learn this lmao

[@smashingpot5737]

Well Almost same..After Twenty long years I just sat down and learnt ..I felt good and less burden too.

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Same here

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Ok you motivated me to learn this. I've been trying to play it for years.

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@@jakejake7289 Do it! You’ll feel great and it will motivate you to correctly learn all those other songs and solos you’ve been playing at only 75% for years.

[@juliancaesar4575]

And to think Mark probably made the majority of the solo up in the studio freestyle and thought “yup I like that, let’s go with it” such a guitar legend.

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maybe. its mostly standard blues phrasing

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@@visionboxed thats why its probably improvised

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[@Erkin-Sahin]

It's my third month playing the guitar and I managed to play this solo in a slow tempo, thanks to this video. Cool job!

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Good job man keep it up!

[@acuaticgalaxy950]

ive been playing for three years and currently learnin it xd

[@THKNGFCARDS]

Nigga I learn this Ina day idk how

[@THKNGFCARDS]

@Sam Hewitt no I have been playing for 6 months I think and this is the first solo I learned

[@drewbrees22]

@@THKNGFCARDS yeah okay, and I learned the free bird solo in 3 minutes.

[@michaelguerrero7628]

56 years old and started learning about a year and half ago. This solo is my ‘holy grail’. Great lesson. Definitely enjoying learning it. Thanks.

[@bramibes]

As soon as I’ve played this solo flawlessly once I’m just going to quit playing guitar altogether, better than this just isn’t possible😂😂😂

[@lowkeykeylow5526]

Thought the exact same thing until I tried again the day after and saw major improvement just gotta learn it little by little

[@PapaShongo25]

I’m getting close by practicing piece by piece. It really is a rewarding solo to play once things start sounded correct.

[@DH1985-MB]

until you moved on to learning the 2nd solo! ;-)

[@stantonkramer2986]

What I really like about your tutorials is that you play the solo first, then break it down so the bits of the lesson are in context. That in itself is a lesson for others making tutorials. Thanks Marty.

[@kr2183]

The first time I heard this solo, chills went down my spine. No exaggeration!

[@kirillplayfifa15]

Finally! I’ve been waiting this lesson for so long! Btw you’re are the best guitar teacher on KZbin!

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Absolutely spot on

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

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[@mr.thai_i2]

amazing song

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Marty, I don’t know if you’ll see this but I really want to thank you for providing these fun tutorials! You’re honestly the best of the best at this stuff and it’s really helping me out, so thank you!

[@JillianR_Music]

Wow this is truly amazing! Never in my LIFE would I ever have thought I'd be able to play a solo like this. Thank you so much Mr. Marty!! 😁🎶🎸

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Marty. You are a excellent teacher. I have listened to this song my whole life and never thought I could play it. I'm getting there. Thanks!!!

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[@0w1z85]

My most favorite solo to play and listen to.

[@stuartmortimer2142]

Marty, I started playing guitar 6 months ago. I've learned loads of songs from you. The work you do is amazing. To be able to play solos like this, for me, is unbelievable. Thanks a lot for all you do brother.

[@paulyoung4781]

Thanks man!! Really helps just learnt the 1st section went over n over it time for next section so lovly this solo

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You are a very talented teacher. You make sure that you show everything that's needed to learn.

[@Neja-p7h]

I been playing off and 30 plus years, never been much of a cover guy but im taking the time to learn this ,very good teacher ❤

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This is awesome, I couldn't make it cry or sing...until now.

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[@TheTrainGeekShow]

The best solo, by the best guitarist, shown by the best teacher, Thanks mate

I have been trying for to loong to learn this song but only Marty could make it happen! Thx so much!!!!

[@rexy1843]

I think this is one of my favorite lessons I've seen you do. The way you break these songs down, is so incredible. I doesn't matter if this is the first song you are learning on your guitar, or if you have been playing for 5 years. Your lessons make sense. Thank you for everything that you do. You have tought me more about guitar in 6 months, than I thought I would know in 2 years. Keep up the great work!

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Marty, that guitar fits the song perfect ! Such a sweet axe. iv learned so much watching you over years an years. I just prefer your lessons to some others. my music vocab is huge because of you. Thank you so much, your awesome. Rock on man 🤟

[@telboy1966manu]

I've been wanting to learn this solo since forever...and now I know it, just gotta practice a lot more. Thanks Marty, you're a fantastic teacher, best on the internet by far

[@JDiston1]

Just one thing.. on the A arpeggio, you're playing an extra note. For anyone else struggling with this part, the notes are: 12th fret (A string) 11th fret (D string) 9th fret (G string) 10th fret (B string) 9th fret (High e) then bend on the 12th fret (High e) It's closer to the record and easier to play. Instead of cramming in 7 notes, you're playing 6 in the same amount of time. I'm not knocking the lesson, it gave me the the overall structure and you are a great teacher! Cheers Marty!

[@paulkeene1723]

Marty, I gotta tell you, you have been so much fun to follow and learn from. This is one of my all time favorite solos, and I have a chance to learn it because of you!! Dude, you are awesome. Thank you sooo much!! I’m a big fan of your site.

[@robinbebbington7063]

Wow, this really got me thinking about the different ways to play this solo. I just love the fact that after all these years I am able to play some of the music of my musical icons from my youth. Just brilliant

[@billholman279]

Marty, thank you so much for this. You truly have a teacher's heart! I have always wanted to learn this song but thought it too difficult for me. However, the way you're breaking this down and explaining the chord shapes at the same time, it all makes sense. Thank you sir. You put a big smile on a 71 year old "pro's" face!!!

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Hey Marty, I never thought I would be able to play this solo, but now I (sort of) can! Sending gratitude to you from New Zealand :)

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Nicest Lesson Ever Marty!!! You breakdown so nicely man! It’s a true gift of teaching ❤️🙏🙌🙌🙌👏👏

[@jamespower9208]

Marty your one of the best teachers.You made it easier for me to learn how to play Sultans of Swing.I felt overwhelmed by how much to the lead parts.You break it down and it is easier piece at a time.

[@08RES]

over 500K!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! You should be proud. I know all the guitar shops around the world should thank you as well. Thanks so much for posting this solo, enjoying tremendously. Please post the second solo, this tune is so iconic.

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thank you so much for teaching us the whole song it took me like almost a week to perfect it but its finally there ! again thank you so much for what u do !! love from Dubai 💕

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Learning. Slowly but surely

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This song is the reason why I bought my first ever guitar and started learning to play. Marty is the reason why I did not quit after first week or month.

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Very useful for those of us trying to learn to play guitar properly.....!!!! Dire straits are of the best rock bands, and Mark knopfler is an amazing guitarist....

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Thank you so much for your great tutorials, Marty! I never thougt to ever being able to handle this masterpiece! Thanks to your great work in one year of pandemic I have learnt more than I did all the years before.

[@chenbiran]

Amazing piece and great teacher. Thanks for making learning so easy

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Amazing and patiently explained by Marty! It helped me to lot to pick up such great solo!

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Man! It just makes you appreciate the genius of Mark Knopfler more.

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Love your teaching style. Great lesson, thanks for that.

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[@muffin4426]

Just love the way you teach, I have been trying to learn this song for a long time and just never got it right. You take your time and explain it very good. I think i will finally get to play this properly. Thank you and keep up the good teaching . Eric.

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From the bottom of my heart thank you i listen to this song since im a little kid and finally im able to play it! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@christianhajj1710]

learned the whole solo in 1 hour, watch a part, practice then add them together. great lesson thanks for breaking it down Keep swinging you sultans

[@chaputmi]

Marty, such good stuff. Thanks brother. I feel like I know you I spend so much time on your tutorials. I definitely appreciate the little stuff like "showing the D-shape" on the E arpeggio and the Dmin arpeggio. Makes it so much easier to remember. I immediately plugged in to the minor scale shape, but the arpeggio is a little deferent way to think about the solo and it makes so much more sense to think of it that way.

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Thank you so much, you are one of the few guitar youtubers that is really good at teaching, I have been waiting for this for so long. Thank You!!!

[@YamahaChris]

Dude, your have been teaching me for a few years now. If someone had said to me two days ago that it would take just a few hours practice to master this iconic solo, I would have laughed at them. You have done it again. At this rate, I'll be pulling chicks sooner than I expected.

[@shawn411001]

Hey Marty.. Sean from Dubai.. Just wanted to say that I’ve been trying to play this lead for years and the only reason I have learnt it after so long is because of your videos The time you spend showing each note an which string to go to and which fret etc and repeating the same till we get it makes your videos different from others . Please continue this the same way A big thank you once again for all your efforts and time in making ppl like me who thought they could never learn certain songs , now , able to play the very same Good job and god bless ya

[@2013Naturelove]

Thank you for your videos. Through your videos I've learned everything I can on the guitar, including this solo 😅. You are the best teacher imaginable. Thank you very much and greetings from Germany

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Marty, just want to say thanks for all the lessons you put out there for us hacks to learn. You're a great teacher my friend. We preciate ya!!

[@rafaelramos2731]

Finally mastered this solo after practicing morning noon and night continuously. Thank u Mart. You are the best.

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Hey now I know how to a country bend!!! Thanks!!!

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Excellent lesson Marty flawless perfect

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so glad I refreshed my memory on this one

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Nice break down, pace and explanation!

In 1979 Mark Knopfler came out with this... But probably around 1977 he was already searching on KZbin for a tutorial... Luckly back in 70's KZbin was much better than now. best quality, less competitive and this is why I am struggling to learn it. Thanks for the upload. You are a very good teacher!!

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This was so great! I’ve been wanting to learn this forever! I don’t know why I didn’t watch this before today. Thanks, Marty!

[@TheJonasjake]

I love your videos. Yours along with Griff's are pushing me further than I've gone before. I don't think I'll ever hear Griff playing "sultans of swinging", on account of his wife making him sleep on the couch. It was nice to see it referenced here.

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Hey Marty can you do "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand? Been trying to get it right for ages but the only tutorials always get some aspect wrong and your frankly way better at teaching.

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Fuck Franz Ferdinand, this is the Straits

[@driftythekid]

Watercolour Society Jesus Christ dude he was just asking

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He just got around to it

[@starr6581]

Once again, an excellent tutorial! Marty, you make it so easy to learn. Thanks.

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Best guitar teacher on you tube! Deserves a million subscribers

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Thanks for your patience in every lesson man !! never seen here in youtube !

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I know a few have posted this one but I've been waiting a very long time for you to do it. Y ??? Because you are the king of all tutorials. Once again thank you my friend really appreciate it.

[@ront8270]

Marty I can't tell you enough of how much fun I had with lesson ... hours and hours fun thank you!!!!

[@maquique1504]

got this solo down 3 - 4 months into guitar, its not perfect but really good, very proud of myself, thanks for the vids marty!!!

[@freeelectron8261]

Nice breakdown of this iconic solo! Thanks Marty!

[@visayzepascal6736]

Great lesson, this solo is a piece of cake with your explanation. Thank you great Master M

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Marty this was awesome ive been watching you since i was 14 and im so thankful man thankful

[@jenniferlauren9940]

My favourite song. The guitar solo gives me chilllllllls

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Best 20 minutes on the internet.

[@brave_omelette4]

Beautiful playing Marty, loved this song since i first heard it, loved it even more when i found out that it was recorded on the same street i live on currently just a minute away.

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kiskandim Ercan bey

[@smashingpot5737]

Well Thank u so much for the lesson and have to say it was truly a fruitful one..Kudos to one of the best tutor..Goat Tutor.🙌🙌

[@scoopersketchy]

I've been wanting to learn how to play this for a very long time thanks

[@perceivedvillian3584]

Looks like you were loving life playing that solo mate ☺️ sounds real good. Thanks for the lesson

[@Mr1967JUNE]

Hi Marty.....Thank you so much for your videos.....I m learning bunch of songs and having some fun (here in Brazil)

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Wow! What a great lesson very slow n clear note, please keep going n make a clear n easy lesson like this thank you

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Thanks m8, Much Appreciation for your work, David London.

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This is excellent, Marty. Thanks for all you do. Your videos have made an unbelievable difference in my playing.

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Cheers Marty I will keep practicing until I nail it you are the man.

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You're the best dude. Thanks.

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The strat is so beautiful! Love your channel

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Your face has a positive vibe..... great teacher ❤️❤️

[@yzf2006]

Marty, thank you for this awesome step-by-step lesson. I’m playing some tunes that I never thought possible thanks to you.

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Keep up the great content Marty! Hoping for a Still Got The Blues lesson.

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[@NickHodge91]

Thanks Marty! I also downloaded Audacity and then slow the solo down 20% to practice playing along, between that and your lesson it makes getting it down almost easy!