Neil Young - Old Man Guitar Lesson - How to play on guitar - Tutorial

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[@PEDDALIT]

Hi Marty, I’m 73 and I love your teaching method! This song is a perfect example,; slow enough, (but not boring), repetitive (just right), complete song. Keep up the good work teaching us old guys how to play these songs correctly!

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[@markhamman5709]

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[@tomhough4162]

Thanks Marty. I started playing a year and half ago after my brother passed away. He was a big reason I started playing because he was a huge fan of music and his favorite artist is Neil Young, so, for me, playing is way for me to stay connected and remember him. I am finally at the point where I am good enough to start trying to play some Neil and am starting with this one, every single note and lyric brings up a thousand memories of my brother. Thank you SO much for all of the amazing content. As you know music can do so much for so many people, so, I truly want to thank you for your guidance and helping me learn to play, and, even more importantly help me continue to remember my brother and heal a bit more every time I play. You are the best. Thanks!

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[@tobiko111]

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After years of not playing it has taken some time and practice. I love it ! Thanks for all your help..

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[@michaelmcmahon3813]

Fantastic job on the awesome song by Neil Yong. Most Grateful and take care, Mike.

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Love you man Marty. Just spent my morning learning this beautiful song with you! Makes me think of my dad, kinda emotional. Your singing made me happy 😂

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[@jeffzimpelman2447]

Always liked that song thanks sooo much for the lesson. You Rock!

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Marty, thanks so much for making these lessons , not only fun, but concise and easy to follow. Your a great teacher!

[@paulburke3917]

Thanks Marty - almost forgot about this one!! Heard it when it first came out and always loved it - my older sister used to play after the gold rush and harvest all the time and since she passed over a few years ago this one takes me back and feels great. Thanks again!

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[@stevengorum5486]

As a 40-year professional guitarist bassist vocalist I would have to say that this song is a masterpiece that's right folks a masterpiece..♥️❣️😳😳😳

[@rlin2648]

Marty the way you use the chord names to figure out the rhythm and changes/timing here is exactly how it’s done! I do it this way as well, I was actually taught this way. It’s a great way to memorize the chords in the song as well as the timing! You’re a great teacher Marty! Keep up the great work! This is the way songs are learned.

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[@robert112157]

I heard this song a day or two ago and thought it would be a good one to learn, and Bam there's Marty! Thank Marty

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[@lindarice230]

Did you happen to see Jimmy Fallon and Neil Young do this tune the other night....

[@nearbwi]

You've been so helpful in helping my teen daughter. Her suggestion is a graphic in the corner of the tabs as you play them. Keep up the great work, Marty.

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i love Marty's content and have watched for years now, but i think its the non edited bloopers that make his tutorials the best.

[@walterbishop739]

Great job Marty,you are are a great teacher with extensive chord and music theory knowledge. So when I want to learn a song I turn to you. To get a different point of view listen to James James or shut up and play although shut up and play is for advanced players you might get some polish. Marty you're the best to learn.

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Ok, I gotta say, that you are a motivated teacher and your love and enthusiasm shows and is welcome and appreciated. I am a long time, slow learner player. there has always been a guitar in the house and both my sons play as a result. I, however and a different case. Finally i can begin to get over the hump that has stopped me so many times before. i thank you and look forward to seeing you every time i choose another song i have long heard and never have been able to learn. Thank you very much

[@forrestwheeler916]

I love this tutorial so so much . As I get older this song makes you feel so much . And the tutorial is so great even the mistake on the on take two teaches us to just play through it. Thank you for your honesty and brilliant way of teaching the old man ❤

[@jackruotolo1257]

I cannot make my hammer of the the G string sound right. Any tips? I do really suck at hammer chords.

[@billy9361]

Same here. I think it's my guitar I am doing the hammer on but you can't hear it. I can do hammer ons on all the strings above the g string

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[@unoptimalvods5792]

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[@ericpetersen760]

Man, I really appreciate your style and teaching methods. I have dabbled in the guitar for 20 years and just running across your videos now. I would say I was mediocre at best but really enjoying your series and will keep watching! It's making a real difference for me as I have never been able to master the strumming or the intricate parts and you break them down so eloquently. Thanks for what you are doing and will definitely be continuing to be a subscribed fan!!!! Thanks!!!

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i have watched a lot of 'How to" on guitar and i find that your lessons and direction is by far the best out there. Straight forward and easy to follow. Thanks for the lessons and i will be watching many more to come.

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[@michellest.laurent4660]

im dum as a rock need to find a way to see the cords you are playing. slowed way down. please i so want to learn. 2016 was life changing for me had the biggest surgery anyone could ever go threw. im 1 of 3 people who ever had thier large artery replaced from 2 inches from my heart down both legs and the only surviver. have so much to be happy for but playing has always been a interest to me but not catching on dont understand why. but i have been watching you getting some of it but need to go in extra slow mode i cant see where my fingers should go. so sorry just excited to learn just need slow slow mode to see were my fingers should be

[@thetwocentanalyst8643]

You can slow it down in the video settings.

[@akfox38]

If you're still struggling trying to figure this out, here's my honest opinion. You need to start by learning how to play/finger a few basics chords properly on the guitar before you try to tackle a tune like this. The chords used in this song are C, F, G, Am, Em, D and a variation of the D used further up the neck to play the cool intro. Start by looking up how to play a proper C, F (simple version, not Bar Chord), G and D. Then practice each chord until you can get it to sound out properly on the guitar and can move between them without too much difficulty. I know it's more fun to jump right in and think you can just memorize a new song and start playing it, but if you don't at least have those basic chords down you will continue to struggle. Take the time and do this first and then start trying out some songs. Once these chords are in your 'muscle memory' you will find learning a new song much easier. Good luck!

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AK FOX good advice 👍

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Michelle St . Laurent keep it going you will get it

[@pixelatedparcel]

Don't know if you're still at it but sounds like this tune is way above your skill level. Give yourself a chance to succeed by choosing something simpler or else you run the risk of your attempt to learn the instrument turning into a source of constant frustration. The key is finding simple enough tunes that you can play keeping the beat the whole way through, from start to finish, even if just "down strumming". You're not striving for perfection in execution here, you're laying the foundation you will build your house on. So, my advice to you? Try something like Bob Dylan's " Knockin' on heaven's door". 15 minutes a day will build up your fingertips and rythmic skills way better and faster than if you only play 1hr on Saturday's...After 6 months of this you won't be thinking you are dum...you'll have realized that you weren't giving yourself the proper framework to succeed and will be eating up new songs like the rest of us...Cheers!

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These songs like needle and damage done. Wild horses old man. So many I've played for years and thanks for alto i didn't know. Great vids !!

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"ALRIGHT AND WE'RE BACK" marty is classic! hahaha made me crack up

[@Mojohead20]

It's a shame it's too high for most guys to sing.

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@@MidwestFarmToys good plan, I'd be able to sing along to mariah carey 😂

[@siwol8812]

Always a big fan of your work. I especially love the way you use chord names to pronounce the timing of the changes. Great teaching point. That’s a big help for getting the timing in our minds. Thanks for everything you give to us. Take care brother.

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Hey Marty I'm from Spain, only to say thank God there are people like you, I've understood everything, you're a crack.

[@johnwashburn3793]

Thanks for the refresher.I have played this so many years that I am the "Old Man "

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Started to show my grandson your Beginners lessons he really enjoys them you have an easy way with Tutorials and a light hearted way Of showing how to learn songs . Keep it up

[@austinmartin9579]

I'm trying to learn for my dad's birthday. Thanks, Marty. Rock on! This helped alot.

[@jimmyq1005]

Marty you are really doing a great job. Thankyou so much. Your lack of ego is so impressive and your explanations making seemingly difficult music less complicated, easier to understand. You deserve all the good luck in the world. Many people have enjoyed a better quality of life because you were able to help them become part of their favourite music. Respect.

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I’m relatively new on guitar, but I just love Marty’s lessons! He has helped me out in many areas! Definitely one of my fave KZbinrs! You rock! 🤟🏻🎸

[@louiszwaan5585]

Thanks Marty, Having lots of fun with these lessons.

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what would we do without Marty S... he is a natural born teacher with such patience and clarity....thanks again Marty for all the great songs you have taught this YT community.... hope all is well and you have a joyous holiday season.... I know the world has gone to madness but you help to bring us back to our spirit .... Peace, Hope & Respect

[@joshuanishimura5176]

Hey man... just want to tell you I love your tutorials... you break it down so it’s real easy and keep it fun... you’re my “go-to” when I want to learn a song... thanks bro

[@freespirit61]

Marty, thanks man. You are the best teacher out there for sure. Your method and way of explaining is special and makes learning easy and fun right down to embellishing. Thank you!!

[@thewibbler3268]

The best lesson on this song I've seen! Got the intro at last...

[@kurtreynolds9943]

wow I just wanted to say I been watching for a month and Ive made so much progress. more than the forty yerars scince I first picked up my dads guitar and fell in love. thanks alot keep up the good work.

[@benjaminmiller3075]

Wanted to learn this song for a long time, never thought I would be good enough. Thanks for curing me of that doubt. A huge gift!

[@SuperNick090]

Thanks for the great lesson!!. ...this song is so much easier than I thought.

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[@bradzgabay]

My dad is 71. He learn. A lot from you thx. Old man look at my life. Love the song

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[@barianpixandvids]

What a great lesson. Finally this riff is demystified properly. Thanks Marty.

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Cheers Marty, another awesome lesson as always! Loving learning and playing this timeless song. I am truly addicted to the guitar and that's mainly because of you. Keep up the great work man :)

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Thanks Marty. I'm learning a lot. Just what I needed.

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God man i love this song so much. Speaks to me on another level. I'm really tryin to learn it THANK YOU MAN YOU ROCKKKKK!!!

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My friend holds you in high reguard. This is the first time I've ever learned a song with you. The pace of progression is nice. Thanks mister!

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Marty. He's the man. Been watching and learning for years now. I think of a song I'd like to do, and sure enough Marty's done it, and can show me how to play it . What great joy and enjoyment Marty's lessons have brought to me, by making what I'd think impossible to play, easy enough for even me to do. Thank you Marty. Right on, ride on. And play on!!

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Thanks man! I'm 62 and just play for fun. You just made things more fun!

[@vanschlegel4825]

my name is Van, I`m 52 and just learning to play. your videos are a big help

[@jamesslockbower5649]

Hey Marty , I started playing in February 2017 , and I didn't know what I was doing . When I started watching and listening to you in May 2017 all the notes and chords became much more visible to my ears and mind. So Thankful bro , please keep it up ! ☮👍

[@SeventhHeaven5655]

One of my favorite old songs. Thanks Marty, gonna try this one next.

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Another brilliant video Marty. Keep up the outstanding work

[@mrkitty6992]

Thanks Marty, I’m really enjoying your lessons and not having played for nearly 40 years since I started learning to play in my teens, your easy to understand instruction is just what I needed. Keep them coming. Thanks a lot.

[@lrh411]

Whenever I have a question on how to play something Marty always simplifies it and darn it just sounds good.

[@Loxhound14]

Thanks Marty !! You’ve helped me so much along the way, I can’t thank you enough 🤟🏼🙏🏼

[@kenhills6721]

Thanks Marty, I really like the breakdown and presentation of the lesson

[@135797116]

You always make lessons simple, easily understood and fun. Bravo!

[@VINYLCONVERTER1]

You are without a doubt the best teacher in your tutorials. Nice and slow and everything explained. Thank you so much.