3 LEVELS of Fingerstyle GUITAR - Ain't No Sunshine

[@MarySpender]

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[@wraith1977]

You rock. That's all. Carry on.

[@shawnreed9016]

Great video. Love ❤️ all your content. Stay safe. Greetings from Lubbock, Tx. 🤠🎸🤘

[@mercedeschance546]

That's it! Anita Baker, your voice reminds of Anita Baker. A little Toni Braxton or Brandy. Nicely done. ❤🎸😊

[@kilofireb8584]

Very nicely done! Love that silver sky, it's my fav color. Nice choice!

[@mercedeschance546]

@@ericcrawford9827 what???

[@Wazza3110]

old jazz trick i learned - If you make a mistake, just make it three times and it stops being a mistake ;-)

[@jasonvagyok98]

That's exactly what my teacher tells me, lol😂😂😂

[@timkaefermusic]

Repetition Legitimizes.

[@christopherforrest5713]

@@timkaefermusic Repetition Legitimizes.

[@lbb2rfarangkiinok]

@@christopherforrest5713 repetition legitimizes (I'm trying it in a different voicing this time)

[@lbb2rfarangkiinok]

@@wadsmitter511 you seem to have a deep understanding of jazz, please tell us more ;)

[@derrekevans2324]

This is an incredible idea for teaching guitar. Teach songs alongside theory and adapt the song using new knowledge

[@undergodk]

Can everybody spam the like button on this idea, please?

[@konavd]

Actually, this is one of the most commonly used (and most efficient) ways to studying pieces of music. You focus on a passage, deconstruct it to its most basic form, and gradually add elements as you get more comfortable with the simple forms, until you are finally able to play the original passage :)

[@jgodden8022]

The fact that people seem to think this is a revolutionary idea in terms of music education just shows the dire situation of the guitar tutoring you've been exposed/exposed yourself to...

[@gvid1]

explaining everything while playing, very Rob Scallon, no complaints!

[@najrenchelf2751]

Rokas Gr, I think I found Mary through Fingerpicking 1.01 on Robs channel and was impressed by said skill!

[@BeatleJWOL]

Very Rob, also very Paul Davids. Awesome stuff :D

[@paraskaith5027]

@@BeatleJWOL indeed

[@fernsehdesign]

yeah, that was exceptional. Others, like me, have to make sure to not fall off the stool..

[@aliabdaal]

Bloody hell this is so good

[@NzUddin]

Oh, fancy seeing you here 👀

[@squidwardssoul631]

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyouuuuuuuuuyuyyyyy

[@squidwardssoul631]

HE'S HERE SOMEONE SEEE HIMMMMMM WOAHHHH

[@shubhayubasu7695]

How to Productively listen to music Ali?

[@Rozzylous]

Aliiiii 😂🙋🏻‍♀️ all the coolest here

[@TheBigburcie]

I get a bit of a Bob Ross feel in this. "So you hit a wrong note, it's fine just carry on..."

[@MrShagification]

That's like improvisation practice 101. Sometimes mistakes can even give you inspiration to try something that turns out to be pretty cool.

[@thatnorwegianguy1986]

@@MrShagification I was messing around with a steve vai backing track for the love of god tried to play it like he did then decided to use a Japanese scale on it and boy the results was crazy. I commented about it on steves facebook page and he responded record it and share it.

[@BundySloth]

@@thatnorwegianguy1986 Did you ever record it?

[@axefxiii8591]

If only she would have said, "Now lets just make a little m and just like that we just painted in a little bird living right there in our painting"

[@thatnorwegianguy1986]

@@BundySloth No did not have recording equipment but I am considering replaying it and recording it now. Just play the song as usual and then do the same I still remember what I did.

[@justcallmed933]

Speaking while explaining and improvising.... Well, *that* is really the fourth level Nice work)

[@gfd7469]

I got goosebumps when you started signing, your voice is perfect for that song…beautiful ❤

[@blackcirclewalker]

Wow, spectacular effort on producing this video with the progressive difficulty, tablature overlay, really high-quality camera / view of the guitar, welcoming discussion while playing, good sound engineering. I appreciate a lot about this, thanks for the upload.

[@fernsehdesign]

yeah, really. I wouldnt be able to talk and keep time. Or content. Great

[@dhyanmodi3682]

Man that singing.... 🔥

[@chrismargaritis5297]

That’s what I’m saying. I mean obviously the guitar playing is on point, but that voice! Sheesh!

[@Loreleeh]

Yes. Her voice is freaking amazing!!!

[@MrRFasters]

She has a beautiful lazy hazy voice. The kind we wanna hear in the morning when we wake up《Sigh》 ...

[@stevee7774]

@@MrRFasters - I hear you brother!

[@hamrocktv]

How is your speaking voice so relaxing? You could be a hypnotist.

[@squidwardssoul631]

Now this makes sense

[@MarkHolden73]

Fitting way to give a tribute, sharing the skills to continue his music.

[@martindalton9372]

Best long-version of "Ain't No Sunshine" I have ever heard. This is a great way to teach a song.

[@jonathanwogerbauer2703]

Level 4: John Mayer Trio Crossroads

[@CorBor69]

That’s facts

[@elisanderson5755]

Thank u for commenting this, I feel like that version is better

[@0708jklep]

I was thinking same thing

[@Binizh23]

I was gonna comment the same thing hahah !!

[@AJS86]

Eric Clapton doing Cocaine on his live album. Switching between fingers and pick mid solo. I remember quite a few on that album where he does that.

[@minbasnet6628]

Whataaaa bluesy attitude 💙💙 "... You wanna be kind of busier.... but not too busy ...."

[@ShallieDragon]

Your singing voice is like velvet, and your singing-guitarplaying style is #goals. Keep up the good work!

[@beezesty]

That voice. Pure sunshine.

[@kenh5317]

Just what I needed. I’m a competent flat picker, but my fingerpicking is sad. Thanks! Any video with your vocals gets an A+ from me.

[@MarySpender]

Yay!

[@leemaples1806]

fingerpickin, you just kinda fall into it really. figure out some sort of rolling and repeating thing. its a whole other can of worms, fingerpicking can get crazy fast

[@paraskaith5027]

Ever since I've discovered finger picking, I hardly ever use a pick now lol

[@francois1048]

Just put hours into practicing it. I can say that I am now an intemediate guitar pick player and I hardly play fingerstyle songs

[@raynorlynn810]

It's pretty easy for a fingerstyle player to use a pick, the reverse is not at all true...it should be about what you're playing rather than what's comfortable. Have reasons for doing things! Lol you're welcome for that fortune cookie wisdom

[@MrFaHaD055]

This is the coolest guitar lesson I’ve ever seen, that’s so amazing

[@qwertyasdf66]

There must be millions of players out there for whom this is the perfect level of accessibility and progression in a guitar tutorial.

[@teslab1517]

My little frog sings like a mermaid, very nice ! Absolut lovley ! ! !

[@Futs101]

This is one of my all time favorites. I hadn't heard that Bill Withers had passed😢 such a shame, music has lost lots of legends in recent weeks. Thank you Mary!! I'm still in the pre-song part of getting fingers to do things on the guitar but this is definitely one I will be working with on that.😎

[@oldmanzen6682]

I have used this song as one of my go-to noodling songs for years now, doing precisely what you're doing... just playing over the chords in as many interesting ways possible. The song was practically written for that type of practice/exercise. Great video, as usual.

[@boester69]

Your voice is AMAZING, so dark and warm, LOVE IT!

[@bae.realestate]

I can't get enough! I'm too much of a newb to do any of these variations, but they're so nice to listen to. Mary Spender, please upload more videos like this!

[@timhess6720]

Reminds me of many years ago when my son was only a few years old constantly tugging at my leg asking questions and talking to me and me answering him while jamming with friends. They all used to ask me how I did it. Listening to him, and talking to him and in general paying attention to him all while playing and singing in between. Guess you just get REALLY good at multitasking as a musician/parent. Great video Mary. Great song and a sad loss of the performer of a such an iconic song.

[@lofr8982]

So, in this scenario, we are the kids and Mary is our Mom?

[@timhess6720]

@@lofr8982 Well, no, because that would just be weird to say I'm attracted to my mom. Haha. What I meant was watching her talk and explain the process while still playing. You can sometimes see the blank glossed over look in her eyes while she is multitasking and she is speaking slower than usual thinking what she wants to say next while still playing. Her mind appears to be near overload, but, she's doing and awesome job at it and I can relate. Mary is doing a great job! I know a few musicians who can teach, play, or sing, but, in no way can do any two of them at the same time. Just one at a time. My post was meant to be a complement to Mary.

[@cloudbaron443]

listen to the video with your eyes closed !!!! wow! the transitions.... amazing!!!

[@anjnjon]

Please record this song so we can all listen to it anytime. Such a great cover.

[@ionageman]

I love the way your comfortably exploring the music

[@HylianCheshire]

Thanks for this. I've been listening to Bill withers lately ever since I heard he died.. so sad. I love how you can keep perfect rhythm even while talking. You are amazing and beautiful.

[@harigeorgeson5885]

Well done indeed! Love the tone without the pick. What a soulful voice.

[@rahulkarmakar6079]

This is so wonderful. You are an inspiration. I am learning guitar since 3 months. I hope I can improvise like you.

[@mikebunner3498]

Bill was born in West Virginia. He is a mountaineer. And a good singer. I must thank you for this cover and the respect.. GOD bless and keep you. I enjoyed your guitar work - bravo girl.....

[@peterho6292]

Mary you have a real genius for teaching. In one short lesson you can inspire a sub level 1 player to believe and to strive harder to be a level 3 player. Its a very rare gift which I appreciate EVEN more than your terrific guitar playing! Thank you!!! Peter Ho

[@markg454]

I watch this at least once a week and I learn something new every time. Cheers.

[@michaeledwards7088]

That is a great lesson. You can play this for hours and never get enough!

[@tonywalkingstick8883]

Beautiful music. Beautiful Lesson. Beautiful Teacher.

[@thomaswendt9430]

What a fantastic voice, beside great playing. Love the feeling

[@GaelPucci]

I didn't know you before watching this vid. When you started to sing I had goosebumps. 🎶 Pure controlled voice.

[@julianeckhartt8954]

Now that's what i call a guitar lesson! 👌🏻

[@malsmith475]

Mary you’re a musical genius with a voice that just defies description, but I’m sure you know that already.Thankyou for sharing your incredible talent thru KZbin . You are intimidating but also inspirational, a modern Mozart.

[@mortezanv8990]

Best guitar lesson ever! You just changed my style of playing!!!

[@mahmoudshdeed6328]

This is now my ALL TIME FAVOURITE ON HERE

[@brenique_adams]

I followed this tutorial through and I love that I have a new light on how to approach creativity playing. Thank you! You are amazing!

[@davidlikuski1880]

Thank you, Mary! The "aggressive" licks were killer!

[@davidlesiege1853]

This is the first of your videos that I have seen. Greatly appreciate your fingerpicking tutorial and was blown away by your beautiful voice. Can't wait to hear more of your work.

[@rolanddunk5054]

As a non musical instrument player i found your lesson very informative and entertaining.Cheers.

[@FrancoRoya]

"Bob Ross" but its Mary Spender playing the guitar

[@geetjuhhisdebeste]

You're painting quite a decent picture there

[@stevee7774]

Always love Bob Ross but I have to say Mary’s a hell of a lot nicer to look at.

[@matthewb.1687]

This comment is spot on!

[@loopop]

A very enjoyable lesson, thank you!

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Hello Mary, This is by far one of the BEST lessons I’ve seen yet! You have a real talent for simplifying your lessons for people (like me) who often struggle to learn something new on the guitar. Keep up the good work!

[@andychapman3100]

Amazing explanation and clarity for a beginner/improover (that's me!) to tackle this classic - Thank You Mary!

[@peterchrissie]

Always a pleasure to watch this talented lady.

[@Alan62651]

Hi Mary. Enjoying your vids. I started finger style about 50 years ago, and never did learn to use a pick very well. It surprises a lot of people, and amuses my guitar teacher.

[@oldguitars]

Good stuff! FWIW, the original chord changes have a G7 instead of a single note G in the walk up on the low E string. It's one of the many things that makes this such a great tune.

[@ShaunPrince]

This was so beautiful and inspiring. May you R.I.P. Bill Withers.

[@ToshStuart]

It's very refreshing to see somebody using the electric guitar for something other than rock. this was amazing, Mary! Can't believe I'm just seeing it now.

[@jrb729]

Love the way you broke it down...using a building block approach...Thank You

[@brimster-valorantaggressiv3419]

When this girl sang, my god my heart fell off my ribcage didn't expect her to narrate THEN SING

[@Loreleeh]

Right?!! 🤩

[@paullock5294]

Brill loved it - great hints and suggestions, I'm a returner - played in a band years ago, now in retirement learning to play again after 40 years. love your channel thanks

[@stewvlogs5084]

Can’t get this tune out of my head now, I love it! Amazing voice too. 👍

[@workcloz]

Good song for those rainy days ......great lesson Mary

[@pauljnorg]

You are an absolute joy to listen to Mary, awesome tonality, and such skill with the guitar. I'm honestly jealous, and very impressed. Keep it up!

[@scuevas1]

i’m utterly mesmerized by your ability to speak and play so effortlessly

[@_Deergod]

This is some really tasteful playing! Just putting it where it needs to be. Great stuff!

[@kenschlegel4103]

This video is what makes Mary so special!!

[@spiketrademark1099]

This is great, so soothing, calming and wonderful to listen to and watch.

[@wilsarino]

The 3rd level just gave me the thrills! Thanks for sharing !

[@matthewthetaxcollector5419]

And the wind cries “Mary”

[@tsega60]

Clever!!!

[@pointeddown]

So much goodness in this. From the education to beautiful music all the way down to the bird inlays on that guitar. Content legend.

[@peripap]

5:50 Yes.Yes!Thank god you did that.I was waiting the entire time for something like this.Keep going. You rock

[@ericwise1849]

Fabulous. Best online lesson I have seen. Thank you so much.

[@scottbroyles2114]

I wish you'd just do a straight cover of that song, it sounds amazing coming from you

[@RADThird1]

Here she is on Andertons TV w/Danish Pete. Good version of "Ain't" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKKck5uvjb6Eb9k

[@thoriumfluoride1270]

Mary!!! When you did the 'bit more aggressive' version and then came in with the "I know, I know, I know..." I literally got goosebumbs!!! Well done!

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Great video, love it. I love the approach, love your teaching, I love the aesthetics, and I love the guitar! Is it John Mayer's?

[@sharko3211]

Yeah that’s definitely a Silver Sky, I wouldn’t be surprised though because I kinda remember her saying somewhere that she loves his playing and such

[@TheThreshershark]

First I thought it is a Fender Strat in ocean mist color, but the neck seems to be a Paul Reed Smith, crazy that it fits...

[@matimccormick2676]

Its no doubt a PRS Silver Sky.

[@Ash-fm6ym]

@@TheThreshershark yeah coz it's a Silver Sky

[@jochem420]

I think its her own guitar, but cant be sure

[@dunhamchris]

Lovely... just lovely... Thanks for sharing

[@NzUddin]

Up. The. Strings.

[@userb8a]

UP👏THE👏STRINGS👏

[@kazigkaasje]

She literally sung that as I read this XD

[@bradshannon862]

OK the Austin Powers single-frame slide-in made my day! You're so awesome, Mary! Now this song is stuck in my head!

[@tunabob]

Exactly!! "Yeah, Baby..."

[@B0uff0s]

whenever i hear "less is more" Malmsteen always pops into my mind

[@orhomeguy]

Wow, props to you Mary. Thank you for honoring Bill Withers, and for taking us on a cool ride in the improv lane with you.

[@giovanisarfati6304]

You've got some Dido inflections in your voice which sounds delicious to my ears!

[@yaripedone217]

what a smooth, expressive touch! Wonderful! Voice and interpretation too

[@brianmartin4458]

Man, I love this groove, thank you! I like how your speaking falls in time with the rhythm, it made the video extremely entertaining for me :)

[@alexa-jd8ws]

you are absolutely fantastic and i’m so inspired by your skill and talent, beautiful and soulful

[@Brian-L]

Mary I love it when you “get a bit more aggressive!” 😉 Great walk through and thank you for honoring the late great Bill Withers.

[@charlottesimonin2551]

Out standing lesson and demonstration.

[@TheDude4077]

7:22 When your teacher reminds the class every single day about a project that's not due for a month

[@brianmcdonald3684]

Thanks for the share...and what a voice ! Playing the A string open instead of fretting the E lets the hand move all over ,

[@piotrc6915]

This is simply one of the best talking about playing video i've ever seen.

[@Chigoesandflea]

Lovely, lovely...wasnt even a "lesson" , just a lovely rendition of a great song by a lovely player. Just lovely. Did I mention that was lovely?

[@skullheadwater9839]

you are pretty damn good, coming from a man who lives in new orleans and has been playing since 1982 it may mean a little. the most impresive part is that you actually sing your ass off while you are playing pretty damn good and thats not particularly easy. it takes tons of practice to get where you are keep it up.

[@karlcountry2363]

Pure and simply a rock star

[@otmanblues4138]

Really cool! You have inspired me to learn and record this song. 😻🤩 👍👏👏👏

[@HiskOhh]

Great video. I like how good that mic sounds! Also explaining, talking and the singing makes it so much more fun to watch. Keep on jamming! Subscribed!

[@GiacintoBinetti]

This girl rocks. Literally.

[@BettyTheRaccoon]

Ok so I can say I can fingerpick, hide the "beginner" part and boom! Thank you for this!!

[@kingdaddycool]

Amazing vocals and pure awesomeness with the guitar.

[@CacklingAntagonist]

This reminded me of a more sincere "Slap 101" by Rob Scallon.

[@sitas9827]

Same! I love that video

[@mikebunner3498]

Mary, You have a good vocal range...!!!!! And your guitar work is good also....... Bravo lady..... I must say thank you...!!!!!

[@EDSupay]

I wasn't going to clic on this one because I've seen tons of these videos but I really love this song lol Update: omg, you're so smooth when you talk

[@s.j.p6394]

You voice is very soothing... my baby brother fell asleep listening to this video... ☺️