Reasons for Waiting tutorial

composer- Ian Anderson. Full performance here. • Reasons for Waiting
Stay tuned for some upcoming videos comparing acoustic guitars, their build, price, ease of play, and tone. Cheers! As always, thanks for listening and happy playing!

[@davidzimmerli489]

This song is my favorite Jethro Tull song. It has a sublime sorrow that has brought tears to my eyes more than once. Thank you so much for including it in your wonderful body of work here.

[@snoozedoctor]

One of my favorites as well!

[@OndrejBargl]

What a great job of incorporating the flute lines into a single guitar performance

[@snoozedoctor]

I really enjoy trying to work out solo arrangements of multiple parts. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@monstersince]

😴I played this on flute as a teen, best part of the song to my ears. i started playing and collecting guitars decades ago, this is a song i always wished to learn, i love open string harmonics🤗

[@snoozedoctor]

The flute melody on this is gorgeous! Thanks for commenting!

[@LizardKing0851]

Aerosmith's No More No More , Joe Perry played open A string and fret the D similar to this song. It doesn't start until the vocal begins..., and thank you for the Tull. This is one of my favorites and reminds me of my girl friends back in 69 and 70.

[@snoozedoctor]

I’m glad it brings back memories. Cheers and happy holidays!

[@christophemartin699]

Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@snoozedoctor]

You are so welcome!

[@hopefaith3693]

Love this song will be working on it Thanks 👍

[@snoozedoctor]

You’re welcome! Have fun!

[@theguy1451]

Another song incorporating just 2 strings is Cornbread by Dave matthews. Live at radio city with Tim Reynolds’s is the best version. Very fun song

[@jayeaston13]

Wonderful to have you back with a new tutorial of such a great song - thanks so much as always and glad you had a good trip!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks, it was a good trip. Put many miles on the car but worth it!

[@stephanycrestwood4943]

Yay I love these!

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you're having fun with them!

[@garycastiglione393]

First time I've visited this site......very insightful lesson.......I'M LEARNING THIS SONG.....thanks!

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad it's of use!!

[@jaygoodman2432]

I absolutely love your tutorials! You’re an incredible guitarist and teacher. I’ve often tried to learn Ian’s technique, which is almost too good to duplicate. Thanks again!!

[@snoozedoctor]

Awesome, thank you!

[@adambishop5739]

What acoustic guitar player wouldn't love this song? What musician for that matter. The flute part really makes it for me..that melody is haunting and beautifully intoxicating. I love the way you incorporate the chords with the flute part at the end of this video..just magical and helps us guitarists do some serious multi tasking as a flute plater and guitar player! Love this video!!! Cheers man!

[@snoozedoctor]

thanks so much and cheers to you!

[@Nicholas-dreamlove]

I got it, what a lovely melody to play on guitar, BIG thank you man.🥰 I can hear a few notes from "My God" from Tull's "Aqualung" LP from this tune.

[@snoozedoctor]

Awesome! It's fun to incorporate the arrangement so that you can better hear the beauty of that melody!

[@Nicholas-dreamlove]

​@@snoozedoctor : Thanks, it's a lot harder song to play than I thought. Ian is an amazing musician, and you can tell he knows how to play in tune - that's for sure. Next, I want to learn "Look Into the Sun" I also know "We Used to Know", which is more straight-forward and easier than Reasons for Waiting." Cheers mate.

[@sgrimm7346]

Dude, you're good.... and I usually don't hand out compliments willy nilly. From one guitar player to another, I take my hat off to you. Keep up the great work.

[@snoozedoctor]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@greyskydawg5284]

Beautiful country. Nice photos of the view from your house,

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Love my home state of NC.

[@westrokker]

Nice guitar, great song

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! I enjoy this guitar. It's so easy to play for some reason.

[@bridgetgidget1446]

Good life! You got the spice in more ways than one.

[@snoozedoctor]

Retirement has been good to me!

[@willkuehnemund8985]

Another wonderful Tutorial. Trank you so much DOC. Willi from Köln-Germany. 😘

[@snoozedoctor]

You're welcome!

[@LYSTOK55]

So grateful for this. NC looks beautiful!

[@snoozedoctor]

You're welcome. NC mountains are wonderful. Went to undergrad there and loved it.

[@marvinbnaylor]

Many thanks for this. Such a wonderful song and great tuition.

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you like it! Cheers!

[@marvinbnaylor]

@@snoozedoctor you're welcome...and your intro with the guitars doing the flutes is absolutely beautiful. Thanks again.

[@gunnarhiptmair1289]

Great !

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Cheers to you!

[@robertlukas3036]

Beautiful song, beautifully taught.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks so much!

[@bmh942]

I was wondering what you might do next! Thanks again - excellent.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for commenting!

[@themagichat5189]

Amazing tutorial ! Thanks

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you liked it!

[@febsat]

Nice to see you back Doc. That certainly looked like a fine location for some rest and relaxation. I certainly enjoyed my annual spring stopovers in Hendersonville NC, to visit my uncle, while travelling between Florida and my home in Ontario, Canada. The mountain scenery is fabulous. That is such a wonderful Tull tune you have chosen for this TT. Obviously Tony Iommi’s short stint with the band at that time did not have an adverse effect on Ian’s playing. ;-)

[@snoozedoctor]

Wow, I can't imagine how things would have developed had Tony stayed in the band. Martin Barre brought a whole new dimension. Never been to Ontario. Will make it someday. We were only about 45 minutes from Hendersonville.

[@greyskydawg5284]

Such a beautiful tune. Thank you.

[@snoozedoctor]

You're welcome!

[@Robbo57]

Wonderful. This one is up there with your great tutorial of Skating Away (but they are all very good). Look forward to your tone comparison video as my acoustic is very modestly priced. Keep sharing your knowledge and playing. Cheers

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks and cheers to you! Fedex says guitar is out for delivery!

[@westvalleyjunction]

So happy with all these great tutorials! I've spent many hours learning your techniques. Someday you'll need to unlock "My God" into for us all! You inspired me to get into some recording too. Cheers.

[@snoozedoctor]

My God is on the short list. I have a few more guitar comparison videos to do.

[@rdsloane]

Bravo again - thanks Doc.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for listening and commenting! Glad to be of help.

[@marclandry7367]

What a great tutorial, so valuable as always!

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad it helps!

[@RA-rf4nz]

Excellent as usual! Could you please do a tutorial for Witches Promise?

[@snoozedoctor]

I love that song as well. I'll get around to it eventually, not sure when. I have several other irons in the fire.

[@cas6228]

Thank you very much for this ❤.

[@snoozedoctor]

You're welcome!

[@Antakenyam]

Thanks for your excellent Video !!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for listening!

[@silvioadrianoviedo5724]

Excelente job! Thanks

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you liked it!

[@danieledelucia4994]

Thank you!!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thank you for giving it a listen!

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

Just slow down the playback speed (settings) a bit on the instrumental bridge and you'll get it in no time

[@snoozedoctor]

Good tip!

[@stevenhaywood1195]

Oh wow! A tutorial of my favourite JT song! Well worth waiting for! Stand up for the snoozedoctor! 😛cttgaegoaktd

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Always my favorite from that album!

[@stevenhaywood1195]

@@snoozedoctor, I will enjoy watching this video. 😛sttgaegoaktd

[@roberthosley7456]

Song is in 4/4 - eighth notes grouped as you describe: 123 123 12. Great tutorial! I could not figure out the intro on my own. Thanks!

[@snoozedoctor]

Awesome, thank you! Ian's stuff can be maddening to get the rhythms. Even the simple sounding stuff. The chorus of "Look into the Sun" is a classic example. I think the tune is in 3/4 but the chorus has groupings of 5 4 3 beats on the chords. Something you just have to 'feel'.

[@roberthosley7456]

@@snoozedoctor I've been working on Sossity (YT vid on my 303y03 channel). Same headaches:) There are areas that feel unmetered - where he is taking liberty with his vocal phrasing and matching his gtr to it.. I saw an interview once where he explained his composition style was organic; never picked up pencil/paper to chart things out. At the time he was working with an orchestra and had communication issues when it came to score / dialogue with director. Most likely what makes his playing so unique - not held to conventional practice.

[@snoozedoctor]

@@roberthosley7456 Yeah, it's the kinda thing you can't think too much about, meter and phrasing that is. I remember Ian saying somewhere that he didn't read music at all and that orchestras, if they were to struggle, struggled with the meter and rhythms. I guess even professionals find it hard. I've got Sossity on my list to learn.

[@roberthosley7456]

@@snoozedoctor I gave Sossity a rip this a.m. On my channel - a little stiff trying to stay with the recording. I listened to the live version (1970) to pick up how he boiled down the 2 gtrs to 1.

[@snoozedoctor]

@@roberthosley7456 When I click on your photo I don't see any content. Is it on a different link? Would love to hear it.

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

For the "You're not seen, you're not heard..." bit I like to use open chords... So D = X57700 A = 577600 E = 079900 G = 355400 It maintains that drone/ringing feel

[@snoozedoctor]

thanks for the tip! I'll try that out.

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

@@snoozedoctor Cool beans. Only found you a couple of days ago and I'm blown away by your playing.

[@snoozedoctor]

@@chroniclesofbap6170 well thanks. That's very kind of you.

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

@@snoozedoctor You are most welcome. It's ony fair as I have absorbed a huge amount from you ina short time. Can't wait to binge-watch your videos

[@HorizonMelt]

In Die Nacht by Tokio Hotel has a similar two string approach

[@snoozedoctor]

I’ll check that out. Thanks!

[@HorizonMelt]

​​@@snoozedoctor You're welcome. It's a really beautiful song, albeit sung in German. And thank YOU for these Tull tutorials!

[@stephanmichaels7215]

A much appreciated tutorial, Doc. Lovely sounding Martin, with crazy electronics. What model?

[@snoozedoctor]

This one is a 2008 Martin OMC Aura. They didn't make this model too long because people didn't like the extremely thin neck and the different inlay. I like both so it suits me well!

[@joesmith4222]

We've been listening to this song for 410 years now. Without the lyrics the name of the song is called Bourree in E minor written and composed by Bach.

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

wrong song, my friend

[@westrokker]

Can you tell me what effect you are using for the flute sound on the guitar ? Is a pedal of some kind?

[@snoozedoctor]

See the little black box on the tail of the guitar? That's a Fishman Tripleplay wireless midi controller. It communicates to a USB stick plugged into the computer. I can trigger any sample I want with the guitar. I have thousands of sounds on the computer, too many to ever really use, but I get a lot of mileage out of the flute samples for Tull songs! The great thing about it being wireless is there's hardly any latency. I never liked playing regular guitar synths, like Rolands, because of that.

[@westrokker]

@@snoozedoctor oh thanks. ! Very cool. I need to get one.

[@snoozedoctor]

@@westrokker they sell guitars with them preinstalled. With the add on you have to make sure there is room to install the pickup. My Godin was the only electric I had with enough room for it.

[@vibefrequencyable]

where on the midwest?

[@snoozedoctor]

KC, MO.

[@jesuscristo1664]

Its so freakin hard to sync the vocal with the guitar if i dont play it regularly it will slip away and then i have to relearn it. Lol.

[@snoozedoctor]

totally agree! This one and Look Into the Sun give me fits. I feel I need to count off the measures whilst singing, which is impossible for me.

[@jesuscristo1664]

@@snoozedoctor Haha the struggle is real. You got is as concise as possible in your videos though and for this you should be awarded by none other than Ian himself.

[@joomla101]

And you didn’t call :-(

[@snoozedoctor]

Hey man, we were down in Sapphire and didn't even make it up to Asheville. We hunkered down for 3 days during the storm. Next year!