The Red Hot Chili Peppers "Scar Tissue" Guitar Lesson

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Played this song for my girlfriend the first night we ever hung out, we have since gotten married and have three kids together

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Youre living the life

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Dang lol show me your ways😂🤙🏻

[@paulruiz4778]

I played this song as a beginner guitarist to my wife and I got divorced 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Hows_Ur_Oulwan]

The good old days with John Frusciante on guitar... I just wish I was able to go back in time and see the RHCPs in slane castle

[@Phil54]

I was there. Was unbelievable

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josh is doing good btw

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Hell yeah brother

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He’s back

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He's back my dude!

[@doorstep7746]

You're probably the best teacher on all of KZbin

[@MartyMusic]

very kind of you, thank you.

[@FOUSTE95]

I like how he payed attention to every single comment below, not many KZbinrs do this. Props to you man, i really hope this channel surpasses GuitarJamz and makes it big! Continue making quality content, and good luck :)

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Hey I really appreciate the support of "MartyMusic"! Thank you again!

[@tommarsden6562]

FOUSTE95 This comment aged well 😌

[@noahwhittington482]

Fruciante has to be my favourite guitarist, made some very cool songs with the chilli peppers and on his own

[@MustObeyTheRules]

John frusciante came up with some cool riffs

[@mikehussey5682]

IntrovertedLoner Yes,yes ge did.

[@2015071]

And very simple too.

[@davnoida5040]

At 2015071 try to learn snow hey oh lol

[@dominikdrazic7713]

Dav Noida aint that hard

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Almost any riff is pretty easy to learn, the skilled part is actually creating your own riffs.

[@johnsocha580]

Hi there. I am a beginner and have been taking lessons for 2 months now. After my first lesson in which I was encouraged to look up tabs for some of my favorite songs, I came home and tried to play this for an hour not knowing anything about hybrid picking. So yeah I gave up and got drunk for the first time in a year thinking I must not be coordinated enough to play guitar. I tried again last night and still couldn't even play it once at the 90bpm I think. I decided this time that I have to see someone perform this witchcraft for myself and found you. Thanks so much for the video. I can actually play this now though I need to practice a lot which no longer feels like work thanks to you. Also I have to say using the thumb for the first part throughout the song has cause me a lot of pain. So much so that I have to grab the strings for the first slide with my pinky and ring finger and hit the 9th of the gstring with my middle finger leaving the index free for that 8th grab on the low e. Having to switch from pinky ring then ring middle was confusing at first but it helped me a lot and gave me a little confidence in my blossoming adaptablility. I look forward to learning some more songs from you but one song at a time. Peace Marty!

[@TightBlet]

Was just thinking of this song! Youre always perfect! read my mind

[@garden2571]

Razormane MastiC one time i was gonna perform this song in school and a couple of days before the performance i was playing it, i stop and go to youtube and he uploads a tutorial on it like wtf

[@bigoz1734]

Frusciante was so good at hybrid picking and sliding. His tone and skill was next level. Keen to see what the band has next lined up

[@lovemedavid4094]

John doesn’t hybrid pick this song. Look up Dave Simpson tutorial if you want to see how to really play the song

[@lomarsweed6604]

Yeah, like the other commenter said, John doesn't hybrid pick this. He strictly uses the pick. It's just a lot of string skipping.

[@linktracey8029]

One of rhcp best songs thanks Marty

[@paulthompson6632]

Bro I'm a beginner and you have helped me learn so many songs. I have all the cords down for the intro of this song but the chorus is what I'm having problems with. Thank you so much for doing this. In all honesty you are the only guitar tutor I have ever had and I at least have 5 or 6 songs under my belt now thanks to you. Thank you

[@kurtcobain3426]

How do you know all these songs? Its very impressive. Also keep up the good work!

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i have a strange feeling that this isnt the real kurt cobain

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Kurt Cobain 😂🙃

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Why did Courtney killed you Kurt?

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Money

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its Kurdt Kobain!

[@eman85mph]

This was the 1st album I ever bought at age 12. Musta listened to Scar tissue thousands of times. 24 years later here I am actually freaking playing it. Marty you're the man bud 🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥❤

[@yolobewackins9715]

If you’re into learning RHCP songs, I recommend also looking up Nikola Gugoska on KZbin. He has great short videos showing how to play their songs

[@frequenzo]

Same here😂

[@user-ey7xq1lw3v]

dear Marty, you have really helped my guitar journey over the past decade I sincerally appreciate all the work you have done. I'm sure you have helped millions of guitarist across the world as well. A fantastic teacher, Thank you!

[@danebrennan4899]

Dude, I have been playing guitar for about 8 months and have been doing most of my lessons at the school of youtube. At 34 I guess I'm an older student, but your lessons are great. Probably the main go to for me. So thanks, I'm constantly amazed by how easy you make everything look.

[@tremainerobinson9509]

Hey how’re you coming along? I’m now 34 and 2 months in! Just wondering since you started at my age 😊

[@slorbsdasit2586]

Learned the main riff back when I first started out, came back to refine it and learn the chorus. Thank you for being there and continuing to put out great content to inspire and educate countless guitarists over the years.

[@theheavymetalbrothers346]

I still don't understand how you can learn these songs so quick! Amazing!

[@joemonroe1106]

The Heavy Metal Brothers The longer you have been playing guitar.. the quicker you can pick up new songs. What might take weeks to learn as a beginner can be learned in 30 mins as an intermediate player, and then even less when your advanced for most songs. As you get better the learning becomes exponentially easier.

[@bigstylee6700]

Thankyou Marty.. I've only been playing 2 weeks I am learning little bits of loads of songs I absolutely love! Its a great feeling, I sometimes improvise with which fingers I use I'm probably picking up some bad habits but I'm never gonna do any gigs or sell any albums I just enjoy doing it so much! I used to just sit in front of my TV playing playstation.. All that time wasted haha! Thanks again!

[@11bangbang402]

I started guitar back up in 2020. I played a little in high school (2005-2007) and this video was the first one i found when searching for tutorials. The song was to hard for me at the time so i stopped trying. Today i found the video again after 4 years of practice and was able to lock it down in 30 minutes. Your videos are amazing Marty and seriously help new players like myself. Thanks again!

[@chrishyde1216]

Marty - Your choice of songs and the quality of your teaching is the best. You have a unique skill in teaching us how to play, whilst also making it accessible and fun. It would be great to see you perform or talk in the UK - will that ever happen? Cheers, Chris

[@MartyMusic]

I will be out there mate! Sometime in the next year. Stay tuned at "MartyMusic"

[@konstantingeorgiev7521]

Starting to learn RHCP songs, and GOD DAMN, John Frusciante is a so good! It sounds easy when you listen to it on the radio and then when you start practicing those shapes and progression and you realize its very tricky and unorthodox!

[@osaruyiogie9216]

I love how he actually takes his time to teach all the notes, especially when he goes over it a couple times.

[@KMD2020]

Thanks for your videos Marty. I learned a bunch of guitar from your channel when I was in high school. I put the guitar down for some years but recently ive started playing again and yet you're still around making new videos. Thanks for all your hard-working dedication. I've learned a lot of stuff from your content.

[@JAY22_]

I went to this summer camp for 2 months this summer and there was this kid named Ben Schwartz and he was really good at almost every instrument i could think of I think this is his dad🤔

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Tannabanana Kirby Ben Schwartz the Hollywood actor

[@JAY22_]

christian mccauley no but he was some rich white kid but he knew how to play everything

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christian mccauley bruh where dose this guy live tho because if he lives in the my city area then it actually might be

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@@JAY22_ Tennessee I think

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id k Wym? Idk the camp was in Vermont and he was some rich kid from New Jersey it NY

[@archiecarr7208]

best tutorial ive ever seen. love how u go nice and slow it really helped me perfect it easily. too many tutorials i watch are too fast and i have to rewind to see what they're doing. this was perfect. thanks marty love u

[@timothypersaud4986]

I love that I grew up with Marty teaching me n my kids prolly will too it's awsome to much awesomeness for generations to come

[@danielzajic6789]

Thank you Marty just for your continuing in being the best guitar teacher on youtube (on Earth maybe:) Even I still sucks in english and playing guitar, I'm watching you for years. And I want to feel, how it is when you give me your heart/like/ or how it's called on youtube :)

[@timoglane4895]

Marty we need a video for the solo right now! your lessons are so great i love learning new songs with your lessons

[@OmegaSon]

I've been trying to learn this on my own for ages! Thank goodness for Marty

[@JumpinJackClash]

Literally just got done listening to this song, and I check KZbin, and Marty has a tutorial for it. Love it.

[@malcolmboyd3467]

I would love a lesson on My Friends by RHCP

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Malcolm Boyd yess

[@mynameisnotimportant454]

I love this guy. I looked at other videos and got discouraged by how hard the song seemed. He goes so in depth and makes it really easy to learn and understand. Props man.

[@notyourtypeofgay4752]

i just started guitar and have learned a lot of riffs from you that has made me want to keep playing! thank you!

[@masonblacklaws8821]

Marty! Do Dani California next!!! Your tutorials are the best on KZbin I always look for your videos when learning a new song

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[@rayross997]

Seems every week Marty Music gets better & better. Hope everyone realizes how much time & effort Marty puts into his channel. I just sit here in front of my computer & these awesome guitar lessons are right before me. So glad Marty started his own project, this is just extreme coooool!

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[@jmcoatney90]

Agreed! Thank you Marty! Know that your work is greatly appreciated and awesome

[@glennvaz3127]

Hey, could you please do a guitar lesson of iron maiden dance of death?

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Marty Music great pick

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Thank you for doing all you do for the youtube guitarist community! We appreciate it!

[@MartyMusic]

You rock!

[@ninazadlo3323]

I'm loving the channel I can learn songs in between my guitar lessons and the way you do your lessons are so easy for beginners and shred heads

[@loveforfashiongurl9945]

Thank You Marty for this guitar lesson ! Your work is appreciated !

[@jackpiper4581]

Hey man, This may be a bit late but i just want to say a massive thank you for doing these video. ive been playing guitsr nonstop for about a month now during the 3rd lockdown over here in the UK. I have strived so far to play songs that i personally enjoy. I have done others like Dont look bang in anger, the scientist, dakota, and a few more to get some technique down but i've been itching to actually learn songs that mean something to me. I learnt otherside (with your help of course) and now i am learning this. I have just got the intro riff down which i thought i wouldn't be able to even get near to playing for another few months at least. Your videos are extremely helpful! Thank you so much, hope you're staying safe!

[@Roughcore4u]

One of my favorite bands, Marty. Great tutorial

[@Finnpoikas]

I could listen to you play all day , you should start doing covers !

[@HeROsiNhEaVeN]

The beard is working along with the great lessons, my Brother!!!!!

[@WPLoLH]

Marty. You're a great teacher. Keep it up man. I appreciate you.

[@edanlove3031]

every rhcp song is brutal on an acoustic. rest in pieces guitar strings.

[@tysonhuggins3029]

This is one of my favorites! Thanks bro

[@dafaka40]

Marty, I'm no where near you level but please consider some advice: when you're showing the main riff at e.g. 05:15, with the Dm chord you omit the C (on 6th string) with the thumb. This C (IMHO) is how the riff ends naturally before you start the it again from the beginning with the F chord. Not all people follow along the entire video (me being an example, I paused at around 5:40) so I was practicing without this for a bit of time until I realized I was missing this transitional C note. It's a single note, I am not sure why you left it out on a couple of examples you've shown but I believe it'd be more helpful if you always played the riff in its entirety. Also, sticks to my hearing better this way. Thank you for everything, you're great!

[@giuliostrammiello]

Very beautiful your Red Strat Marty! Thanks for the lesson

[@EduardoSantiago225]

Great videos marty! Can you do a video about the pros and cons of acoustic and electric guitars?

[@gegolis123]

Enrique Santiago Use both mate also it depends on what style you play. I do both so i can be a well rounded player like Page and Fruciante

[@dave32566]

Hey Marty. Just wanted to thank you for the work that you do. I've been a guitar player for over 30 years and played in several bands and this is the greatest thing. In the old days we had to pick the needle up take it off the Record Play It Again just to learn a song. Now just tune to Marty's Channel! Good work man keep it up

[@loganpwood6845]

thanks marty i saw them live 2 nights ago and they played this song and it was awesome

[@devilsdoorbell]

If you're up for another RHCP song, please consider "Around the world". Thanks for the videos, Marty, I learn a lot from them.

[@edensammons]

was literally just listening to scar tissue when u posted. great as always marty 👊 thanks for the lessons

[@lukaslmguitarcorner]

fantastic timing marty, been waiting for this song

[@talezra1847]

One of my favorites! yesterday you uploaded lake on fire and its also one of my favorites thanks!!!!

[@STEINYY]

Youre the best teacher on KZbin Marty! And seen a lot of them

[@fuzzywumble]

no offense, but this content is way better than guitar jamz. I like how in depth you get in these. you are by far my favorite YT guitar instructor!

[@jeremiahperrault648]

hay Marty I injoyed learning this song and there is a spaific song that I would like to learn and that is wheels in the sky by Journey.

[@janos0830]

Thanks Marty I have been waiting for this lesson for long time !!!!!

[@joshnorko5586]

Awesome man! You never disappoint Marty. Keep up the great work!

[@patsychapel1182]

I still don't understand how you can learn these songs so quick! Amazing! The beard is working along with the great lessons, my Brother!!!!!

[@TomLuck]

Hey Marty, congrats on the success of the new channel. I started playing 4 years by watching your videos. Take care. Rock on.

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks Tom!

[@LeoLike]

Hi marty, you've been my first guitar teacher, i decided to roll along just because i enjoyed to "attend" your lessons...now it's been three years since I started. I would like to learn "Misread by Kings of convenience", would you make a guitar lesson for that? Thanks Marty, keep on rocking!!!! ciao from ITALY

[@Mastertexter]

Hey @MartyMusic Thank you for all your awesome tutorials! You're amazing mate! I'm not even gonna ask you for a specific tutorial because I managed to find so many of those I tried to learn THROUGH you .... soooo .... GOOD STUFF!! :D

[@studarcy2117]

such a great tune

[@ssjluxray7435]

Thanks for doing this lesson!!! This one and Can't Stop was what really got me into RHCP!!!!

[@philgodfrey877]

Outstanding Marty! Another awesome lesson. Can't wait to get stuck into it. 😁 thank you

[@toddchavez5671]

Nothing like being able to play a part instantly (in this case the chorus) after being stuck on the previous part for a couple of days. Great lesson Marty 👍

[@brandonmiles8174]

I know it's very common now for people to point out John's 'Hendrix-y' embellishments and is obviously a very main point to what makes him such a creative guitarist, but I'd like to beat that drum again some more here. It's just the best. I've seen other people try it and it just doesn't work. Whether it's chromaticism or in the shape, it just works for John and he always knows where to put it, and makes songs interesting to learn because a lot of people try to cover songs and put their own spin or takes on them, but I've almost never seen a RHCP cover of a song John wrote where they played the part different in the cover that actually sounded just as good, much less better.

[@vampshadz1807]

all of your tutorials are so easy to follow, love all of them!! good stuff

[@hatosaur]

He plays it better than the actual recording

[@Kelldog01]

I love your music taste

[@TommyStevens1]

Absolutely love your channel. It’s my go to. Never stop. Please! 🙏

[@STEINYY]

9:14 such technique Marty! I struggled with that bit as well! Very tricky indeed

[@paulk5457]

Hey Marty, that is for every tutorial you ever done. it has help improve my guitar playing enormously. I have a request for scar tissue (slane castle) if possible. I can't seem to find a tutorial on that particular song. thanks again for everything. keep on rockn

[@johnlemay4]

He plays the verse riff all over the fretboard live. I’ve seen him mix it up and play it on d and high e. He tends to play that on intro and first verse then go to A string version thereafter.

[@Patbanger]

Tune the b string 13 Cents down and Play it again! Will be awesome! 😉

[@manaobimanaobi193]

It sounds good but it kinda sounds weird when playing chords in the lower frets

[@mortenreintz1203]

You're absolutely right! Paul Davids lays it all out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epLaamaYh62Yars. Frusciante is a guitar genius. So happy he's (again) back in the RHCP.

[@monicaharrison2863]

My uncle said if I can play this for him one day he'll cry and I'd make his life so I'm going to learn.

[@singinceil]

I've leared alot of songs from you and i just want to say thank you. You are doing an awesome job explaining each song in your lessons. :)

[@4SkinMenace]

Love this song ! Thanks marty 👏

[@ramdomness9434]

thank you marty so much!!!!!! ive been wanting to learn this song forever and now i finally can play it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cliffordlaport4322]

Just saw these guys a week and a half ago and the show was fantastic. They didn't play this but they did do Soul to squeeze which I've waited my entire life to see!!!! What song would you love to see live by the original artist?????? Please do Deep Elem Blues by the Dead!!! It's such a cool shuffle.

[@mattthedestroyer2804]

5:50 If you don't want to use your thumb, slide with your second finger and your first for the C note. 👍

[@TheMrUsername111]

Matt TheDestroyer 2 exactly what I did good tip

[@yazxsv7953]

thanks for the tip man!

[@lucasvarela9632]

Yea its videos like these that i stopped watching marty. I was all about about justin guitar

[@theultimateplaygames]

This was great! Maybe do snow (ho hey) next!

[@elliottf3850]

Can you do tabs in your vids so it’s easier?

[@bghiggy]

You're the best Marty, thank you

[@cmpunk94hd]

One of my favorites! Thanks Marty!

[@emtm8005]

Awesome tutorial. Can't wait for the solo

[@meinbherpieg4723]

You rock for doing this man. Keep on keepin on brother.

[@jayr0ddiek1ns21]

I love your tutorials so much they have helped me grow as a guitarist and I appreciate it man keep up the good work!

[@slipperyslider236]

could you please do life in the fast lane by the eagles

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Thanks your the best music teacher on KZbin easily👍

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Like the beard youre growing there Schwarty! And helpfull video!

[@rabidkay]

I love your videos and was wondering if you could do a tutorial on how to play "Northern Downpour" by panic! At the disco? Haven't been able to find and good videos on how to play that one 😅

[@MrJsteele44]

Marty, thanks man! you're awesome! what strat is that?

[@albertkolb2265]

Thanks again Marty for another awesome lesson it comes in handy

[@screamingpossums8088]

Dude I love it, thanks so much for your great videos. You are why I keep playing.

[@JammyHamsta]

Yo Marty, instead of using a hammer on in the second part of the opening riff (4:39), slide your middle and ring finger back up a fret (to the 8th and 9th fret respectively). This way, the sliding your ring finger up plays the note that your hammer-on would usually play, and your middle finger will be in the right place to play the note that your thumb plays. This gets around the problem of having to use your thumb, and also makes your fingers less cramped.

[@urbonas123]

Thank you for the lesson!

[@nextgenvideos22]

Just a tip for learning this song, you can use your index finger to just bar and keep your fingers in the same position for the whole intro part, instead of moving your fingers just slide the bar as you go, that way all the work is in strumming. Hope this helps!