Blues Standard - When You're Down & Out | Guitar finger picking lesson

[@zackfrost4339]

My favorite guitar teacher teaching one of my favorite blues tune? Absolutely...

[@limewhite4593]

Always wanted to play it like you since the first time i heard it in your top 10 acoustic songs that made you learn guitar, thanks!

[@wertyoomusic]

I too like Lime and White!

[@wilko871]

I would urge anyone who's struggling with this to persevere, as it sounds and looks a whole lot more complicated than it is, and is so so much fun to play. If you can play it slow, you can play it fast! I've been following the other channel for years, and will be following this one, as I mainly play acoustic fingerstyle. If you read this Paul, thank you so much for all of the truly amazing teaching work over the years. I would recommend the intermediate course for those wanting to take things to the next level too. It was a fantastic way to spend the first UK lockdown, was worth every penny, and has given me a skill for life. Great beard as always too!

[@EmJayPee]

I was getting frustrated and almost gave up, then I saw this comment and it inspired me to keep trying a little bit more. One day later and I’ve got the first two bits! I am so happy. Thanks for the random encouragement, random stranger! ;)

[@wilko871]

@@EmJayPee Great! So glad this comment helped. Apply the motivation you had to learn this to other songs and techniques you previously thought outside of your comfort zone. You'll be amazed at how quickly things start coming together. Patience, perseverance, and practice. Then practice some more!

[@philliparmstrong776]

Been trying to play fingerstyle for 44yrs...i enjoy the sound so much i will never stop trying...nothing stirs the spirit more!

[@eusmas3633]

@@philliparmstrong776 Yes , me too Phillip, but I can't get that slapping right! I will... someday. ;-)

[@Lewisjohnrandall-xl1pe]

Can’t put into words how thankful I am for this

[@AdavonWeiss]

not to slow, not to fast. Well organized and original chords. Thank you I love this tutorial. I know some comments say baby steps but I am really enjoying someone uploading a video exactly my level, which is in the middle between beginner and actually being good. I'm tired of all these super beginner tutorials

[@SirStringBean]

You can already tell the amount of work that goes into the videos and now you're adding this? How can one man be so helpful!?

[@dontall71]

You need to add a warning that this is highly addictive. Thanks for sharing this!

[@matthijsz8856]

Paul your literally amazing!!

[@bee5616]

I will take all the fingerstyle acoustic bluesy lessons that you have to offer! It's a style of playing I've been desperate to learn but unsure where to start. Thanks for another great lesson. Hope you have a great day xx

[@markbrown7103]

Paul Davis has excellent teaching skills. He puts the notes and he puts the tab and he shows you how to play it. That way you don’t get confused and you don’t see Jess fingers and knuckles going all over the fingerboard mini teachers on KZbin teach this method You can’t tell what they’re doing close up or not you can’t tell. No wonder beginners get confused Paul Davis you’re a beautiful teacher. Thanks for your video. I love it that’s the way you teach music the way you teach it.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎸🎼🎶👍🏼💖😎

[@Salehalanazi-7]

This song is one of the first blues songs I ever heard. It opened me to Robert Johnson, BB, SRV and so much more. Muddy, buddy, I can't thank you enough for this

[@jimadama6695]

Best guitar teacher around. I've been playing 17 years. I'll admit I'm a good guitarist, I fucking should be after all this time, but, I've been lazy in my time. You have reminded why I have an unquenchable love for guitar. I'm playing more than ever. Keep being a legend. 💜

[@beatnik155]

When I learned this (50 years ago! Watching Bert Jansch) I knew I could just about play the guitar good enough for someone listening to maybe enjoy it. I haven’t improved massively since then. But, hey ! I can always play some blues.

[@mckay91095]

This is an extraordinary lesson. Thank you Paul for your incredible teaching and guitar skills. This lesson not only helped me play the song but understand it as well, and got me excited about learning more blues.

[@lovesallweneed]

I have seen many guitar teachers on youtube. This is by far my-tube. Or should I say my-tune.? Paul cracks every door open with style and ease, no creaking sounds. El-maestro brillianto.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

Thanks, really. You have no idea how much horrible stuff i have going on and how hard i work, guitar is my escape from all that. Youve gave me something to work on for a few minutes before i got to go back to the real world. I knew the chords strumming with the chromatic walking, but now i can busy my mind with learning your finger style version instead of thinking about all my problems.

[@curtpratt2203]

You always teach polished performance bits, gold nuggets for me.

[@dragandimitrijevic1322]

The world without your teaching could be an empty box with no life and happiness

[@Bryson-op6bc]

I definitely underestimated the difficulty and technical precision this song requires, especially getting the slap down while plucking one to three strings. It sounds very clean on that Martin you have there. Great work!

[@GrandonOh]

This song has been on my mind for the past few days and you drop this gem, would love more of this stuff!

[@infinitefun5814]

Wow, it's the first video i've seen on youtube without any dislikes, great job Paul!

[@Watupm]

"lightbulb moment" about the fretboard today; it just clicked, I am so overwhelmed with joy lol thank you for helping me on this journey your lessons are impeccable

[@guitarbillwalper6537]

You are amazing. I have learned so much from you, and I have been playing for 50 years. Thank you.

[@SouthMeckStunna]

The fact that Clapton plays this while singing will boggle my mind forever

[@akemdam9824]

Bru just learn it so well that you can play it without thinking ur next moves , im trying to do that 🤤

[@justmebeingme8930]

@@akemdam9824 can you play it so wel alreayd? (i just started )

[@ZekeBM]

En realidad, Clapton no lo toca así.

[@fatttony9156]

But why ? It’s a easy song with basic chords.

[@emilelesaffre]

@@fatttony9156And you don’t have to fingerpick it.

[@blarblar8744]

I've been obsessed with this song for 2 months now and now you're doing videos about it? awesome

[@sarikahaldikar]

I have been waiting for this my whole life.. THANK YOU PAUL 🙏 😊

[@yuanjinxia75]

This feels just like one of the lessons from Acoustic Adventure which I’m taking. Truly thankful for everything you’ve presented us!

[@onimisilovesonmusic4548]

Am all in on all ur channel..ur tutorials are massive and legit...

[@jeffhunt2778]

Best lesson on this song I have heard and I have heard a bunch!

[@niguel4438]

Paul this is my favourite rendition of this song. I thought I played it just fine till I heard your version. Ah well, back to the drawing board. Thank you

[@louisstephenson7780]

I’ve been wanting to play this ever since I saw that video where you went through all the pieces that taught you guitar but I couldn’t find a good tutorial on KZbin! So glad you’ve done this Paul!! This is why you’re the best out there by a long shot!!

[@78tag]

Good job bud. I like the way you throw in a little nod to your acoustic product without turning it into a blatant commercial. Smooth move on your part. So anyway, I am finding that this is a style that I probably should have been working on for my whole guitar adventure. Thankx.

[@ravensaid7226]

The best sounding version of this song I found so far (those thumb slaps are awesome), and a great tutorial. Thank you Paul.

[@glennsawyer3283]

I’m older and haven’t played for a couple of years. This has been fun and motivational. Thanks.

[@chetheflin7447]

I love your teaching style. A big fan. I am a retired band and orchestra teacher who studied jazz and classical guitar in college. Excited about learning acoustic steel string guitar songs. Thanks so much for this upload. I will learn it! 🎶

[@Sermondt]

It's very kind of you to teach us this style of playing. Thank you very much! I play mainly classical (with a real teacher in the flesh) and this is something completely different. It needs a lot of practising to make it my own. But I nailed your 'Super Fun Fingerstyle BLUES You Should Know', so I will get this too....! :-)

[@popcornfilms1]

Paul’s style does feel reminiscent of a face to face session

[@rickm4295]

Ive stayed with this for a few weeks and now i have it pretty dang good. My slap/strum was weak at 1st but now its on point. The less you worry about it the better it turns out....go figure.

[@spypengyn]

subscribed please keep adding the more detailed videos to this channel thanks!!!!!!

[@KCM_KCM]

YES!!! More blues lessons like this please…!!! Please…!!! Thank you so much!

[@thomasowen5785]

Great work Paul, you're adding a LOT of value to the internet man

[@alaninkarachi]

Paul I've been struggling with guitar for a few years. Only just found your channels. Fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing these with us.

[@Drenius]

I learned this once simplified, learned it from you much more beautifully after you posted this, now I came back and learned that opening bit by bit like you did and played with you, and that is amazing. You're strolling through and it's gorgeous to play exactly like that. I just played with you at the same time and it feel awesome. You're the man. I want to play with you live any day.

[@andrewdenine1685]

That Martin sounds amazing . Most Martin's do but this one's special that's for sure . Your an amazing teacher btw . Been playing over 20 years and I always learn something from watching u . Think I'm gonna sign up for some of your lessons

[@paulabadie9663]

Well done Paul. This is such a fun song to play and your touch is great. Thanks.

[@DAu-ru5uy]

Member of your Acoustic Adventure course here, and despite I m still working on the course, I won't mind spending extra hours to follow more of your acoustic tutorials on this channel ;)

[@tonyspaniol1966]

Yes please do tutorials! You’re such a good teacher and I’m sure it has helped and will help a ton of people (I know it’s helped me). I appreciate everything you’ve helped me with more than words can express and can’t wait to learn more

[@velvetsteele]

Amazing!! Please do more songs like this! Great stuff.

[@see1play1teach1]

I cannot describe with words, how sweet this guitar sounds. So exceptional I even looked it up what model you play. I never did this before in yt videos. So amazing

[@fabiobarbati6029]

Amazing how that chord progression accepts almost any note when you solo on top of it !!! Especially chroamticisms are most welcome: they eco those expressed in the chord progression itself. Thank you Paul for the 2 videos on this beautiful song that has remained somehow oral-tradition and undefined so long. Perfect shot, as almost any of your videos!

[@billbonesbass77]

why would anyone click the thumbs down button... numpties..!! some sad people about I hope they got confused between up and down 👍🏻🎸🤷‍♀️ keep up the videos Paul really clear, interesting and helpful in my opinion... 😉😎👌🏼😁

[@ezeportaep]

We need more lesson like this, thanks you Paul

[@phildavison319]

Thanks for this. It helped me work out my own version, which isn't as refined as yours. I remember being told if you want to play this like Scrapper Blackwell you have to play it like you're fighting a guitar strung with fence wire and a one inch action. I know the bloke was being a bit facetious but I can see where he was coming from.

[@martijnehlers9162]

Awesome! I was actually searching for this tutorial from you three weeks ago after seeing your favorite finger picking video. Its like you read my mind! Thanks a lot. The entire Clapton unplugged series repertoire would be a great addition. Keep em coming! Big fan! Martijn.

[@gjtv8293]

Yay channel 2! I used to bounce between a few KZbin guitar instructors but then invested in Paul's beginner course. He's easily the best guru here🎸😎🤘

[@BillzWW2]

Yes a song you want to play over and over and over again and then play again,thank you.

[@noahgraber9339]

Finally finished learning this! Thanks for the free lesson!

[@Nitramynot]

Just found this second channel Paul. Excited to se more great videos here. Thumbs up!

[@dieselman7453]

It’s great to see you doing this Paul your talent is unbelievable your are the man thanks so much

[@russlgtr]

Gary Moore's 'still got the blues for you' has similar features in the chords. Very cool

[@danxthexman82]

I'm loving the second channel!

[@tipitoloco]

Hi from Argentina. I love your tutorials

[@dhrubofardin878]

Didn't know you had a second channel Definitely would love to learn this masterpiece from the very best

[@oliver8186]

Paul, you are honestly the best inspiration for modern acoustic guitar playing in my point of view. I’m already on the acoustic adventure and I would really love to see more song tutorials by you

[@michaelgreen4935]

You're the best at this! I, we, want more like this, why would we not? Thank you, David. You are the best!

[@aritraroy6726]

Yaaaaay channel 2 let's go💫 you are a big inspiration to me, not only as a guitarist, but about the journey of life ❤️ thanks Paul😊✨

[@akarshmehrotra9304]

Thanks Paul ! Really wanted a lesson ! Please keep making more :) Love from India 🇮🇳

[@josephmatto554]

I can't stop watching it...awesome just what we need..keep it coming Paul!!

[@michaeldorman4113]

Yeah, another one here who wanted to play it since I saw you in that video cruising around in the Southwest, US, playing blues songs.

[@Zzenoix]

Superb.. Please more. Like "Take me home, country roads". Your version is beautiful.

[@abdullahredwan4138]

Addicted to your Acoustic Adventure course and Blues videos! Love you Paul!

[@j.k.4584]

Great lesson. Thanks !

[@kevinking2468]

This is the "play something" for me I've been looking for!

[@rogo12344]

Love fingerstyle guitar. I would love to see more off main stream songs that just sound amazing like this

[@hrabanus]

Paul, as far as I'm concerned you could do a whole Fingerstyle blues course. Great stuff, keep it coming!

[@taossmith]

Definitely sticking around for more of this type of thing

[@Draganism]

From a guitarist like you, anything you want to share man count me in!

[@stanleyderochea6505]

Thank you paul. We asked for this and you quickly gave it to us. Most complete and perfectly explained on youtube

[@lemememanuou4196]

Honestly, I'd watch any tutorials you make, just keep 'em coming!

[@loveemilsson9062]

Yes Paul, more blues acoustic aswell, want to learn songs from you and only you🎸

[@jayz5094]

Thank you for doing this lesson. Watching you video makes me want to play more.

[@talmag]

Great song and lesson Paul. Keep giving traditional acoustic blues guitar lessons like this!

[@HeinzDuschanek]

Paul, I love you! Both of you, 1 and 2. Thank you so much for this.

[@MarcoAmadori]

This is gold, more gold like this please 🙂

[@bhaveshjain4826]

LOVE YOUR TUTORIALS MAN PLS CONTINUE

[@rainerczuday3014]

Channel 2 - magic ! Thanks forever und please keep on.

[@juanindustries4243]

Paul, jij bent de enige nederlander waar ik naar kan luisteren in het engels zonder dat mijn kontgat naar binnen trekt. Dankuwel

[@karendurant4981]

I need to go run around the yard a couple of times. Why is this little progression so much fun? And revealing at the same time

[@joerogers1417]

Yeeeeessssssss!!! Always hear you play this and had no idea what it was called or anything! Love the meandering feel of this!

[@harrygoldin1725]

Please do more videos like this. You just demystified one of my favorite songs

[@markbrown7103]

Paul Davis you’re what is the best damn teachers there are on KZbin I love your teaching skills you’re a very excellent teacher I appreciate all of your videos thank you so much👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸💖

[@hakitoprak1189]

appreciate it Mr. Davids. waiting for more videos.

[@andreacostanzo1632]

Please please please waaaay more tutorials like this!!

[@jakeamoroso3188]

Thank you for this! I've been hoping you would make this for a while now! Great work as always

[@gabrielmeiri4724]

Yessss more tutorials from Paul David’s! I just finished learning Autumn Leaves from you so I’m super excited to learn this now

[@gorami7180]

Paul!! You’re the best teacher I ever heard. Thank you so much :b

[@simplypreemo5614]

Paul rules! You deserve everything you have my dude. I 100% would have quit guitar if not for your awesome vids.

[@simply_gp1]

I love what you're doing on this channel man and please keep on doing this kind of videos.

[@gusofgal]

sorry , but , for this one i will sang another lyrics ..... i chose " When you're Up and In !!" ...... sorry for my humour and my langage i'm from far far far east ..... and get lucky for this new channel , thx for your work !! genius !!!

[@Thymian82]

Yes, more Tutorials please😍

[@miimaster8280]

I've been waiting for fingerstyle tutorials by you for a long time. You got a new subscriber!❤