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Thanks for supporting my own project here "MartyMusic!" What Song would you like me to teach next? Thx>>>>>>>>>>>>Marty ( www.MartyMusic.com )

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hurt by johnny cash

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dearly departed by shakey graves phenomenal song phenomenal artist needs a video

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[@christophermenjivar6215]

No lie my band is doing a cover for this song in a few weeks and legit this video is a god send we really need this thanks MARTY!

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Christopher Menjivar wanna upload a video of your performance?

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I know it’s been 3 years, how’d it go?

[@ComposedQuality]

4 years already, we really want to know how it went

[@chikinonfrydai]

5 years, how was it?

[@Rocketwestrock]

This song is incredible for learning how to sing and play at the same time, never makes you stop a word during a chord and never makes you say a word without a chord!

[@keelersarrazin8724]

Do more green day!

[@d0ppelganger766]

Maybe still breathing? Or 21st when I come around if he haven't already :D

[@asganaway]

St. Jimmy!

[@d0ppelganger766]

Gabriele De Carli yeeeesss, jesus of suburbia? :D

[@Rebelarama]

I'd love to learn "Don't leave me" from 1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours or "Who wrote holden caulfield?" from Kerplunk.

[@naveenpraba4756]

D0ppelgangeR Jesus of Suburbia is a great song, but the tutorial would be super long. Maybe break it up into 5 parts

[@bray-d194]

Marty is the best guitar teacher for beginner/intermediate players. I love him so much and he’s covered just about every song I’ve need a tutorial on. He’s so clear in how he describes what you need to do. Truly the best!

[@CALUMFUSCO]

Fr he makes learning the song seem so easy and how he says or sings the fret numbers you have to switch to while doing it makes it just that bit easier

[@bluelambo5]

Even when I don't feel like learning the song right away or ever I still click and give Marty a view to listen to the intro lol then another view when I come back to learn 👍

[@Tom-gv7hc]

Exactly what I'm doing now hahah

[@theslayerofgoblins849]

Lol yeah I'm at McDonald's

[@YouTubeChannel-gv7ph]

Marty you have everything. Whenever I look up a tutorial on KZbin, not only do you have it, but you have the most comprehensible version of the lesson.

[@Jack_Rivet]

Great lesson! A friend runs what he calls Guitaraoke Nights (basically he takes over a room in a local pub, brings some instruments people can pick up and play, and he runs backing tracks off a laptop for them to play along to and a screen for them to read lyrics and chord changes off) With next to no preparation I chose Basket Case and while I think I did okay I really wished I'd watched the whole of this lesson first

[@eddstark9918]

Hey man I just want to say that this was my first song that I learned on guitar and if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have been playing guitar. Love you man!!!!!!!

[@Jas0n2571]

Great lesson, Marty! 'When I Come Around' by Green Day, next? It's a really fun song!

[@jxjs6711]

Aditya Jason Hans its the same four chords repeated all over again

[@skillfulcowboy111]

Aditya Jason Hans I need help with that solo.

[@porkiousttv]

skillfulcowboy111 me too and when and not to palm mute

[@skillfulcowboy111]

Cognetic I think I have the palm muting down just not the solo.

[@Jas0n2571]

Yeah, the solo and overall palm muting too. :/

[@gumbyisaac]

Im watching this instead of my homework and I don't even own a guitar

[@maddoxdavidson9963]

Same

[@davidduran1910]

Oh man I love watching my homework!!!

[@brechtheekhout7750]

@@davidduran1910 hahahahahaha

[@subterfusion4005]

go get one

[@theelizabethband5747]

@@davidduran1910 same

[@manuelverjan69]

I watch most of your tutorials and try to watch other tutorials to get a good angle on the training. I have to say that yours are best because you have very thorough teaching. I’m hooked on all of the greenday tutorials.

[@relaxedamphibian2933]

Don’t care if this was posted a year ago, thanks so much for this tutorial Marty, this song inspired me to keep playing my guitar thanks so much! I mastered in about 3 hours.

[@wietsehm6640]

I have been playing for a few years now. Just for the fun of it! A few years ago I found this post, learned the song and loved it. Just now I start to understand the diversity and variation-option you are explaining. Thanks

[@buddylineman]

Hey Marty, Thank you for all the lessons you do. I'm an old guy trying to learn to play ( about 9 months ) and I pretty much stink at it, but i'm having fun at it. I have watched a lot of your videos and they are a great help, (if I can get my fat fingers to work). You may have done these lessons before, so if you have could you add the link to them, I would be grateful . # 1 is shine on you crazy diamond and # 2 is I am a man of constant sorrow by Norman Blake (all guitar, no singing). Thank you, Buddy

[@pplaguerat9229]

It’s been three years now, how is your playing coming along now :)

[@buddylineman]

Still playing, still having fun and getting a little better every day. And still watching and learning from you videos, Thanks, Buddy

[@simplegoat]

It has been 6years now... Still playin?

[@buddylineman]

Every Day@@simplegoat

[@simplegoat]

Nice🤘

[@fivestartoaster2806]

help my hand’s having a seizure

[@jackelewish1568]

One day you'll laugh at how you thought certain songs was difficult and they really aren't. This song is a good example. It's not hard at all. He'll, I see your comment is 10 months old. If you've stuck with it and pushed yourself the last 10 months then you should already find this song extremely easy.

[@fivestartoaster2806]

@@jackelewish1568 I’m glad someone pointed that out because right now I know a lot more than just basic power chords!

[@jackelewish1568]

@@fivestartoaster2806 yep, I can tell you some things that will happen next (you probably got a while before you really notice this). Eventually you will hit a "wall" where you're pretty dang decent and maybe you've really crammed so much music theory into your brain that you know intuitively (i hope you do take theory seriously, dont listen to people that say its not important. It is.) But getting just SLIGHTLY better takes more effort than it did to get A LOT better at the start! It's diminishing returns. Its complicated what you should do from there because this is where things need to be specific to your style and skill level and what you're really trying to play and express. This point is when I suggest ear training, I suggest trying to write your own songs, and a few other things but it's hard to say without knowing where exactly you are on your journey. Anyways cheers man, im rambled enough. Just remember dont stop. If you stop for 3 days then you're 3 days worse. Guitar is one of those instruments that you've got to push yourself just to stay at the same level.

[@danielcatapang1234]

lmao 😂😂

[@getoutofmyfac]

​@@jackelewish1568took me 10 minutes to learn I found the first few chords and strumming (including palm muting) easy. Its judt the accents im havign a hard time

[@creationskenn3225]

im so desperate to learn this song so, i played it on an acoustic guitar xD

[@4pik200]

I feel you bro

[@manindersingh6748]

Lol theb you are certified punk my friend

[@linusxv181]

Same here

[@jerere8114]

i can relate

[@iminalattepain]

litterally learning on my acoustic rn lol

[@joeyibarra2481]

was the use of the blue strat intentional? :p

[@CroatiaSurvival]

Joey Ibarra Ibarra That's what I thought

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Joey Ibarra Ibarra sea foam green I think

[@MartyMusic]

yes it was intentional, and I always have this strat in Eb tuning as well!

[@creationskenn3225]

Marty Music is it the same guitar as billie's stratocaster "blue"?

[@WastedSpark00]

K E N N not its not. blue has a humbucker as the bridge pickup

[@Will-I-Maybe]

For anyone (like me) struggling with the alternate tuning, just play it with standard tuning but play the song one fret down

[@pauljohnson9260]

Will.i.maybe I’m playing it standard but used amazing slow downer app to raise the backing track a semi tone. Then later I’ll detune the guitar. It’s too much hassle keep destining the guitar

[@eugnolnareik]

what you could do is tune the guitar while having a capo on the first fret. then take off the capo and you're in Eb tuning

[@jonathangutierrez7972]

@@eugnolnareik lol that's what I did but just instead of a capo I just held the first fret individually even though I have a capo

[@vasquezrocksband5262]

Don’t play it a fret down as you’ll miss the open chords… just play in standard tuning that is what my band is doing. If you want to play along with the recording it’s better to down tune your guitar even though it’s a bit of a pain… thanks, Col (51) and playing in a rock covers band…

[@d0ppelganger766]

OMG THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!! :D you are the best!! I was literally asking you for this couple of days ago, and you did it!! You are really a living legend. Much support and love from Croatia, love you man :D

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks for your request and support of ME with "MartyMusic!"

[@d0ppelganger766]

Marty Music honestly this channel is far better than guitarjamz, this far more professional and better quality :)

[@connermason7874]

"It's a very short song" Song of the Century: Am i a joke to you?!

[@augologo]

(error 404: song not found): AM I A JOKE TO YOU?

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the ballad of wilhelm fink: am i a joke to you?!

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napalm death - you suffer: am i a joke to you?

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Jaded: I’m I a super joke to you

[@kombat1988]

@@NoahIsCool24 jaded is a great song :D

[@vector_1771]

Hey Marty, I’ve been playing since February this year and in the time from then to now I’ve actually learnt a lot, a lot of which was from you. Today I learnt this full song, which was the first full song I’ve ever learnt. If you see this Marty I appreciate you heaps and am grateful for everything I’ve learnt from you. Your a legend Marty 🤘🤘🤘

[@nickgarcia610]

got my old electric guitar re-stringed. just been playing the acoustic. can't wait to shred my fingers up all over again 🤙

[@Cheese-ud1ln]

W

[@cookegg]

I've been waiting for this for a long time

[@sluwisch]

this is an epic song. I remember seeing the video and being totally blown away by the power trio. makes me feel the way The WHo did when I first heard them. needless to say, this album was the first CD I purchased before i even owned a CD player. oh back in the DAY!

[@raijugames5282]

5:21 r we all gonna ignore the way he said E, man can be a singer

[@jdm_john8240]

I love the lyrics to this song..." EEEEE, FIIIIVVEE, FOOUURR!!"

[@kombat1988]

WIZARDMANJM me too, it’s pretty sick.

[@michaelzamora9851]

Freaking awesome. Watched this when it first came out and I was still afraid of bar chords. Today, I’m all over it. Great tutorial as usual Marty! Guitar🎸

[@aryanraj627]

Marty you're The BEST. I LOVE YOU. FOREVER A FAN OF U MARTY. LOVE FROM INDIA ❤🇮🇳

[@emeraldshine9273]

can't beat a good Green Day song, especially this Pop-Punk classic, great lesson!

[@LanzaLanguage]

Marty!! Every time I look for a song that I like and wanna play, you've done it, I'm so impressed. You've got great taste :-) (Althea>Me n Julio>Mother Solo>Basket Case...) Your lessons are great, just the right speed. You rock! Thank you!

[@chaotictv8606]

i’ve wanted to learn this for so long! tried tabs, but they never helped me. finally resorted to this video since i’m familiar with the channel and it helped me finally learn it. thank you so much marty!!

[@bucketmaster4899]

When I search a song and this man's face comes on it makes me so excited!

[@TheSamuelstejskal]

more green day please!!! :D btw. great video!

[@datboythoy6826]

AHHH YES!! Always wanted to play along with Billie Joe and now I can! Thanks so much

[@brisacastanon6834]

yes! plz do more green day

[@KyleIsHere]

after watching a bunch of scenes from school of rock i cant help but hear jack black when you talk lol its great

[@christophermartin5150]

Marty I just want to say your suck an awesome guitarist every song I've learned I learned from your channel. Thanks for the awesome lessons.

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[@hooch8422]

I respect and congratulate you for doing the full lesson ( without redirects to your website ). 👍 Kind regards, Hooch

[@KnowledgeIsKey215]

Another request.... Courtesy Call - Thousand Foot Krutch There's plenty of covers and no lessonSeems to be in an open tuning or something from what I can tell by ear. I'm so glad to subs are going up and your content is becoming more diverse. You have a legendary status as a KZbin teacher and I commend you for continuing to step it up. Smart man, amazing player, and an even better teacher. Thanks again, -Shane

[@KnowledgeIsKey215]

Nvm I found it ... Tuning is B-F#-B-E-G#-C# and it's all power chord barres ... Pretty simple aside from retuning

[@jay8819]

KnowledgeIsKey215 wouldn't retune that low on a normal guitar

[@twist3d993]

great song and great tutorial. yoy should also do a tutorial on "By The Way" By the red hot chili peppers if you havent already. great job marty!

[@danny9905]

I know three ways to play this song and my brain is mixing them up causing a weird sounding version; which I like even more personally haha. Great vid as always Marty!!

[@jaronsmith2607]

Hey Marty, I would greatly appreciate your help learning these songs. 1. Clutch - Cyborg Bette 2. Bob Dylan - House Carpenter 3. The Cars - You Might Think 4. Red Fang - Wires 5. Crash Test Dummies - Afternoons and Coffeespoons 6. The Donnas - Who Invited You 7. Franz Ferdinand - Katherine Kiss Me 8. Jethro Tull - Mother Goose (How can you not love this song?) 9. Jim Croce - I got a name 10. Lou Reed - This Magic Moment 11. NOFX - Linoleum 12. Paul Simon - Gumboots / Paranoia Blues 13. Rev Horton Heat - Baby, I’m Drunk 14. Sublime - What happened? Looking forward to seeing you teach a few of these songs. Much Appreciated!

[@timbornone]

Thanks, Marty. Great video. Have a great rest of your week!

[@vezqor]

Thanks for the great tutorial Marty, I gotta say I started playing early this summer and I sure have been learning fast with your tutorials.

[@jacksimo5943]

If I see one more simply guitar add or any other other guitar app I’m going to go crazy who needs them when you have Marty !! 👍

[@nongamer665]

Halla

[@adminuogland]

Love your lessons Marty !

[@SuaskyDanku]

zaEVIL :)))))))))

[@adminuogland]

Suasky Danku =))) Ia si invata bro

[@TipToAll]

Marty you’re the king!!!!

[@krossbowKerry]

Love the semi pro tip! 🎸

[@ВладимирКурков-л3е]

Thank you from Russia,Marty!!!)) Love your lessons)

[@LTOTD]

Marty you are the best tutor !

[@ItsMillerTime97]

Seeing them when they come to Toronto in August. Great tutorial. I've been rocking out to this the past little while. Think I may have learned it back from the old channel

[@grabi1]

Please do "She" by Green Day!

[@electricavenue2239]

Hey thanks, great lesson. such a great feeling when it just finally clicks and the penny drops.

[@sirleos7633]

you're the best marty thx

[@Sfkvhvjbjnkk]

This guitar strumming makes very addictive groove...!

[@karenc84121]

I always come back to you

[@rickmathis7755]

My 5 year niece loves Greenway she has loved this song the most...Ive been meaning to learn it since its power chords and muting...I just can't get away from AIC and STP

[@Jyshmusic]

Keep up the good work Marty! I was just eating some doritos and I saw the video and dropped the bag and grabbed my guitar😅

[@forrest.0569]

I love your strat

[@levimcarthur310]

Your an amazing teacher, I watch every lesson you put up and you should teach parking lot by blink 182 😊😊

[@williamfoster4823]

Yes Marty

[@robertsoza5912]

I finely learn a bit of the chords thanks marty

[@jasko5203]

for a lesson can you do one - metallica the one on the older channel is difficult to follow but your new lessons are really good so if you can give it another try that would be amazing

[@tylerharsch2054]

A lot of the time when he plays it live and in the recording, during the instrumental kind of thing after the “grasping to control... so I better hold on.” Billie definitely goes to the open versions of the chords, or at least the E for sure.

[@maewong3340]

love your videos! more green day please!

[@MsChocolate226]

My favorite Green Day song

[@steveskeggs4513]

This is ace man love the channel

[@jacobgerth2656]

Love the video! My personal favorite videos are the blues scales. They are a BIG helper

[@irgendsoeindulli]

Great tutorial! Been practicing some Greenday songs with my band lately and this really helps :)

[@ryanbarker5890]

Great video Marty as always! I'd love to hear some more old Green Day, like 86 or Having A Blast. keep it up!

[@ousha5011]

I can listen to that song again and again!

[@davidwilliams9019]

Can you please do a video explaining how to tune to different keys like you did at the start here, its really bugging me as I'm not sure and so many great songs use it! :)

[@melvinsandberg70]

David Williams download ”DoubleTune” it works great and it’s free

[@jimmyjamesambrose3011]

this guy again lol I have learnt songs from your you tube for years

[@GR8Iam]

Incredible strat Marty! Greetings from Mexicali!

[@karlmigs3280]

tnx for doing that green day lesson marty!

[@alexanderernst6201]

Thanks for a great tutorial to impress

[@kodazesty]

i love you marty

[@eyarbroughzone]

Just was given a new guitar and your lessons are the best. Thanks!

[@KonservenFurz]

Great tutorial! I get to see Green Day live in 3 days!

[@porkiousttv]

KonservenFurz lucky, sadly they didn't come to Nashville on this part of the tour, maybe on a second leg of the tour

[@thatpspguy]

Just learning it, man you are the best teacher!!

[@cradem01]

Im a bass player and have always loved this song. I had no idea the entirety of this song was just power chords LOL

[@eegiekissinger681]

Thank you so much! I've been trying to learn this song all week!

[@kenblom8288]

Marty is the best!! so great how to play stuff!! you rock!!

[@TaylorDrummer]

You started me off man! Thank you!!

[@Riggers24]

Thanks for another great lesson Marty, this is one of my favourite songs, you're the best! 🤘😀👍🏻

[@FedericoScendoni]

Thanks for sharing... Great video!!!!

[@haydent1295]

You are an amazing teacher , and please do some blink 182 . Thanks Marty

[@bobdilan8133]

I like the guitar

[@jazzcat1056]

Would be cool if you introduced the gear you are using for each video. Like strat relic,, /13 amp with settings as such......, pedals, etc.

[@chrisstoken7634]

Marty--you are the best at lessons and covers! Keep them coming!

[@noahdavis121]

Or you could do "Jesus Freak" by DC Talk. I just learned yesterday how to play "Sweet Home Alabama" by Marty Shwartz; and he does the most amazing teaching.

[@cosmoz6038]

This song was sooooo much fun to learn, thank you so much Marty !!

[@steepcero1293]

Very Good Lesson

[@CozGamingZero2]

Thanks mane , I love your lesson Marty.

[@downsideview824]

Great lesson!! I love the tone

[@DanielM-sr2mh]

Love the videos man really helping me out!

[@the_real_atlas]

Love this song tysm!!!!

[@Toyest]

Hey man! Just wanted to know if I start playing guitar today, how long will it take me to learn green day songs?

[@kombat1988]

janit talreja I’m on my sixth month, took me 2 and a half months