Mike Dawes Acoustic Lesson - How to Develop a Simple Melodic Idea

[@rasmuss.jrgensen3161]

If i ever hear anyone say that guys can't multitask again, I'm just gonna direct them to this video to prove them wrong.

[@peneleapai]

HAha, fair enough!! 😊

[@justjames1111]

Try getting your Mrs to reverse park and talk on the phone, then we'll see if women can multi task :)

[@Mini-c137]

@@justjames1111 the parking alone tho lol

[@1Joren]

Probably one of the best guitar videos I've ever watched. The message is clear, fundamental to good compositions and you demonstrate it perfectly. From a cheesy melody to an awesome piece of music, it just shows how strong this approach can be. Thanks for reminding us Mike ;D

[@TheUrbanmeister]

Really helpful and so well explained. It takes skill to make 'simple' stuff like this. Thank you, great job.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

This is like having Picasso teaching painting. I will never, ever be able to do this, but boy is it cool to see it explained.

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

holy shit its Mike!!! I love Mike!!!

[@soulvaccination8679]

The Puertorican Beast Jonathan Ayala Mike don't joke.He gets busy on the teaching.And he does it will.

[@Direlake]

Nice to see him on Guitar World

[@DarkSagebeast]

THE DAWES OF LIFE!!!!

[@bobiaconiTV]

I am Definitely a Fan SIR! Thank you for sharing!

[@nico7654321]

- It's so easy, ill do the same..... 5 minutes later in a sea of tears - why why I can't!!!!

[@dr.wboycrazy1371]

I am always grateful to you...

[@CianoMaimba]

"That's why you don't see Eric Clapton play unplugged on a drumset." What a way to put it Mike. :D

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

He makes it looks effortless.

[@randomness200]

Mike is really a versatile guitarist!

[@bjjneuwied6733]

this guy is a genius. seems like there is an 100 year old guitar player sitting in front of you watching like a guy in his mid 20s

[@NeoCrowne]

Goddamn! Good advice! Excellent breakdown

[@videnteloco]

You make it look soooo easy, but WTH it's not. You are a great musician

[@bjjneuwied6733]

1:43 okay i can do this. 5:43 okay ill stay with figure 1

[@gaziozcan2580]

Awesome explanation, very very helpful

[@colbywilliams296]

great lesson.... awesome player

[@ralex3697]

Great player

[@ironymusic7838]

Amazing

[@bawabro]

just fuckkin look at his fingers.. superb.. awesome !!

[@Mini-c137]

Is there a tab for this? I learned the polyrythms one and now im hungry

[@HiramEscandon]

Scarlet at the beginning ❤️

[@sukitta2]

Yeah, he made a cover in january, its freaking awsome.

[@justjames1111]

And that's all there is to it. Simples. Had to laugh Mike, but a brilliant demo and explanation of what it takes to write a song, thanks.

[@drenalintherapy]

Ok I know I’m late but I need that damn intro! So sick!

[@autosuggestion7267]

which one comes first when composing music? melody or harmony or rhythm?

[@Dystopian63]

fantastic, but we went from a comfortable stroll to mike daweslandia in what three steps? to have that... musicality drip from fingers must be pretty fvkin fun. Cleanest description of melody vs harmony i think i've ever heard. Ty . Homies fingers are CRSPR long ffs. lol

[@jonnyb6700]

Really wish this was a song he released with tabs...

[@WillPage]

Yeh, "starting" to take shape.

[@damonstewart70]

amazing as always......+ he uses DIMARZIO!!!

[@pyniarkuparnongrum7454]

This is the only purr and sway i could find... I wish there is one with full song though 😢

[@Stevegoodine]

Good teacher

[@alexnabte]

amazing

[@BV_Beve]

Awesome!

[@bhatiashivam]

Can anyone please help me find the tabs? The link is broken

[@AkiraSpectrum]

absolutely phenomenal.

[@ambientflow3767]

This guy just blew my mind with this lesson lol

[@nsuyasdi]

why is tuned based on D? I though guitar was tuned E (5th and 1st air)

[@salzulli6290]

Noel Suyas DADGAD, standard Celtic tuning. This is a classical based style, and that's a very common tuning for classical.

[@frankiboys77]

watched until 3:30 and my mind was blown, LOL

[@kamaboko1]

Talented

[@SergioStukalo]

Flawless!)

[@kjb8198]

Where can we find the tabs or instructional video?

[@bobsmoot5106]

KJB Use your ears and the Amazing Slow Downer. It’s long, it’s tedious, it’s difficult, and it pays off much, much better than tabs.

[@victorqrt]

Could anyone tell me what guitar he's playing on ? Thanks

[@guitarworld]

It's Mike's signature Andreas Cuntz guitar. Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood. He also plays Nick Benjamin guitars. He's literally standing over my shoulder as I'm typing this right now. So enjoy!

[@victorqrt]

+Guitar World Nice ! Thanks a lot

[@jiros00]

First class guitars It pairs well with a Koch amp I'd imagine.

[@JunkieMonkey321]

Thats quite the unfortunate name

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

If you buy it you'll sound just like him.

[@telecaster9988]

How and what do i need to start learning fingerstyle guitar?

[@gorsedh]

money

[@gorastchannel8617]

you need a guitar and i would recomend you to see some guitarrists doing it, and then develop your own natural way to do it, its a very natural way of playing

[@felixunger5732]

STAY the fook away from TABle SAwS

[@samiulhaque8238]

A guitar a guitar and a guitar

[@marcushendriksen8415]

Q: "How do I start learning fingerstyle guitar?" A: "Get your fingers and your guitar, and start practising. The internet is a great resource. However, I would remind you not to neglect theory in favour of technique; rather, try to balance it." Q: "What do I need to start learning fingerstyle guitar?" A: "A full functional set of fingers and a working guitar."

[@shanemiller2046]

Damn....I wish I had fingers like that.

[@chutti123]

whats the tuning and pickup you are using sir? thanks

[@mammothaudioengineering]

He mentions the tuning, it's in the beginning of the Video :) DADGAD. And as far as I know, he uses dimarzio pickups :)

[@chutti123]

thnx

[@sirvanmohamadnezhad273]

Could you please make a tutorial on Metallica's one

[@bokopiiti2275]

Yo Id like to learn that melody cuz its fine AF ;)

[@alnamemarak7958]

i had no idea what you just taught

[@sergio3713]

Hi. What guitar is this?

[@ink_metal_words4083]

Bro talks like bob ross when he talks about playing guitar haha amazing work man

[@ink_metal_words4083]

Mmm that little chord right there lol

[@loThePaka]

Is that melody a recorded song? 'cause its soo good, I can´t seem to find it...

[@mikedawesofficial]

It will be on my next album most likely :)

[@thedylanshadrach]

In case you haven't found out already, it's called "Purr & Sway" off of his last album "Era". It's beautiful!

[@mauriciosilva5094]

Mike Dawes a afinação por favor please

[@marcoferrao]

DADGAD

[@marino4691]

I think someone like Slash manages to get "harmony" and "melody" in a solo. He is one of the best. (there is no number 1 or best guitarist) Or also Jimi Hendrix

[@dankazama404]

thats why i am a fan of slash.people say he is overrated but in reality his solos are so melodic .people only like how fast can u play not melody

[@TheCharudatta]

+dankazama Melody? Fast? John Petrucci is a faaaasssttt mofo yet probably the most melodic guitarist i have heard. Checkout his 'Glasgow Kiss'

[@marino4691]

@dankazama true!! @ChaRudatTa great track

[@marino4691]

***** yes i think slash is better, because i like his style better

[@marino4691]

***** i think one of the best is pretty accurate. slash is definitely among the best. his songs have a great recognition factor, wether other artists like Joe Bonamassa and Guthrie (both are technically extremely good) don't have it

[@iansequeira3352]

which song is that in his intro?

[@benjaminkimberly]

Ian Sequeira His cover of Periphery

[@kevincasals2008]

Scarlet

[@garyclements318]

Guitar for me has been somewhat like learning to type, i could never get above 40 words a second no matter how much i practice.lol It sux

[@zachhays9974]

I don't entirely agree with his statement that harmony + melody = music. I took a music class in college one time, and they taught that there are 5 elements to music: Harmony, Melody, Rhythm, Timbre, and Form. I believe that each element is important in it's own way. I think that you can have a great song with just a melody or just a harmony (a lot of marching bands don't use melody, just harmony). I disagree with him disregarding percussion and articulation as being "extra". Depending on what style/genre you're playing, or what emotions you are attempting to evoke, those elements may be very useful. But that's just my opinion.

[@jeremyboyer2029]

"i took a class in college one time" just read that back to yourself for me, and tell me that doesn't sound fucking idiotic, borderline insane that your brain can not comprehend. "ONE TIME" are you serious. It's also not a statement that Harmony + Melody = music, but a fact

[@davidwright5657]

I need help. I'm dying inside. Please? I need fresh sound. This artist and a handful are keeping my stimulation. I'm losing my sanity. Please help me?

[@toddbeeman5933]

Have you ever used a Cut Capo? Anyone I've ever introduced one to have always been surprised by how extremely simple they are to play with, as well all the "new" sounds for your [tired of the same old chord structures] ears. A Cut Capo (found at any normal local music shop) only holds down 3 strings. To get started, have your guitar in standard E tuning (EADGBE). Clamp the capo on the 2nd fret. It will be holding down strings A, D, and G on the 2nd fret, so you'll hear an Esus chord if you strum all 6 strings open. Now, here's when it gets cool.. For the sake of simplicity while beginning to experiment with the Cut Capo, pretend there's a regular Capo on the 2nd fret and play in the key of D Major (though it will actually be E Major for anyone playing along with you). Since the Cut Capo skips over the low E string, you can include it while strumming/picking and it will have a similar sound to the guitar being tuned in dropped D, just a full step higher since you're technically in E Major. One of the big advantages at this point will be when you're progressing from D Major to [for example] G Major, because you don't need to worry about the low E string being tuned down a full step. Overall, you'll be playing chords that would require insane stretches and awkward hand/fingering structures if you wanted to replicate the same sounds.. but from a playability aspect, you'll find the Cut Capo enabling you to discover brand new beautiful sounds while playing at the most basic/beginner's level of difficulty. You can also reach on the other side of the Cut Capo to hold down [for example] the 2nd fret of the low E string, if you need it for an E minor chord. The last thing I'll try to convey.. You can use a regular Capo with the Cut Capo. So, if you wanted to play in the key of G Major (but use the advantage of the 'Drop D sound' and fingerings), you'd clamp the regular Capo on the 3rd fret, then clamp the Cut Capo on the 5th fret.. and use the D Major chords/fingerings. I hope this was fairly understandable. I'm not always the best at explaining instrument stuff through text. But honestly, it's simple enough to pick up a ton of tricks and get used to all the benefits without much instruction regarding the Cut Capo. I hope this helps!

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

A Steve Chapman commercial , nice

[@salzulli6290]

I honestly thought this would be harder... I was fortunately wrong!

[@salzulli6290]

Jason Kim You just have to imagine the sound and work on it note by note. If you can't imagine something you have to listen to the genre more.

[@salzulli6290]

Jason Kim My point was its not hard, just time consuming

[@chlxe.playing_]

i cant even play an F chord

[@Pinchabon]

5:05 XD

[@greglaurie6934]

I m gonna sale my guitare and started classic danse ! He killed me

[@DennisAlvey]

....what...?

[@peneleapai]

🍒 What an AWESOME tutorial... You didn't tune me away.... (baby-guitarist here, me!!) Maith thú, Well done for a great video. . Might even try some of it.. (but if there are even MORE basic vids out there, let me know!!!) I met #JonGomm years ago, had a lovely unclose and in yo'face with him at an intimate gig in Limerick (Ireland) .. but never master'd any of his teachings. Just had the resonances of his thumping into me the night before (MUSICALLY speaking!!) still reverberating is all. There was a surge of lads doing the same shtyle.. Including my super friend (And guitar teacher for one night, after he accompanied me onstage at Funeral) #GarethCarey .. Super awesome! But i haven't seen more of it for a while ... and now this in 2017. A lucky sign, Cheers! good luck 🍀

[@nancyaispuro238]

I like the playing alot but I can't tell what your hands are playing. Some parts are broke down but other parts you're just playing as if I'm already that advanced. I'm watching the vid for a reason.

[@dr.wboycrazy1371]

And I lost after figure 5 😑😑😑

[@greglaurie6934]

😳

[@dominangel23]

I hate this guy. I keep watching him and try my best not to just go outside and burn my guitar.

[@StephanAndreMusic]

Whoever edits the sound for these videos has no idea how to use compression. The continuous swells between his pauses makes this hard to listen to...

[@thecao4232]

He is lie. Not easy to play T_T

[@ПавелПотороченков]

Can anyone please help me find the tabs? The link is broken

[@greglaurie6934]

😳