Learn this EASY Version of a Simon & Garfunkel Classic - Beginner Guitar Lesson

Play this acoustic classic with either an easy strum pattern or finger picking pattern
00:00 Intro
01:34 Chords
03:10 Strum Pattern
05:28 Finger Picking Pattern
08:35 Walkdown
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[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Be sure and check out this video to learn 7 songs with just 4 chords....kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJCVh4qrnc2qsLM

[@michaelrichsrdson8137]

I’m 73 years old, love music, and have always wanted to learn guitar but am a bit tone deaf so am loving these easy to follow lessons.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mr.Brightside8810]

Your ear will develop over time. Keep up at it!

[@don-donmadriaga6614]

One of my favourite song, new subscriber here..

[@pbrie06340]

you sing just fine your singing helps explain the song play better keep it up and try not to be critical of your singing it helps us

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Will do. Thank you and glad to hear that it helps :)

[@sethiaramseripal2968]

It's true.needless to bother hitting the high notes cause you are more than capable of sending the message through.to be frank you got a good voice.

[@simms9808]

Thank you so much! I'm 45 years old and have messed about with a guitar for 30 years, with three huge breaks... aka children! :) This is just the way I need to learn, I can follow so easily. Thank you again!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are so welcome. Thanks for tuning in!

[@bethfiori283]

Thank you for making this easier! My mother loved this song and now I can play it. It made me cry happy tears.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome! Thanks for your support!

[@johnf6545]

Thanks for putting these lessons in such an easily learnable format. Going to learn a bunch of them and add to my collection, great channel!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome. Thank you for your support!

[@jeremystandifird5884]

This is very reason I put down my electric and fell back in love with my acoustic. These simple, beautiful songs that bring on the calm.... Thank you very much for this!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome!

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

D C# G if I stop I could lose my head C# but I'm losing you instead,.,, There's one particular way I have to choose Ab A6 A7

[@macmacdonald4996]

well brother..this almost 60 yr old singer thanks you for somplifying this...been trying to learn guitar over 30 yrs...many things have impeded progress. this is one of my fave songs and I sing it all the time (Yes, old singer here trying to learn 6 string lol ) I am VERY confident that I can do this very soon as I already know the chords..just gotta get my jacked up rhythm squared away !! ty...well done sir !!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@chrlmlln9018]

Amazing lesson! You educating me instantly as a beginner! A very warm and big THANK, to you, dear, sir! May God bless you and keep you and your family immensely richly blessed and safe! Best regards from Sweden! ❤💯👍👍👍❤

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you!

[@techie2267]

Wow, you are my new go to channel to learn these songs. Your videos are awesome!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

That makes my day! Thanks so much!

[@rrpatriot1584]

Great work! This is an amazing song. Very emotional. I really appreciate how you make this very straight forward. BTW - your singing is pretty good!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you! That is what I’m aiming for!

[@collsey1]

Thanks. Really great lesson 🙂

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

My pleasure!

[@javierf55]

I just got a C diatonic Hohner Crossover harmonica and a book of 50 easy songs containing this one, so I was looking for an easy guitar lesson as this one to make a video mixing both instruments. Thanks for a superb video.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Glad I could help!

[@williambrown6721]

You are "amazing" my friend I've been following you for the past year, most everyone here on your channel would agree that your playing The guitar makes your voice sound Great!! ..we don't know what we would do without you! Because teachers like you are far and "few".... Happy Easter my brother to you and your family...

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Wow, thank you! Happy Easter to you too.

[@Moley09]

This is brill, I've been playing for about 10yrs and only have one picking song down which is house of rising sun, I'm defo doing this 👍 nice one

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Excellent! Have fun with it!

[@ritajensen7277]

yikes-awesome! thanks so much!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You're welcome!

[@user-qx5cs9co6y]

Awesome classic. Thank you Kevin....

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

My pleasure!

[@johnnyd3387]

Thank you ever so much. This is beautiful.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@bollon7342]

Thanks! And I like your voice!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks so much! And thanks for your support!

[@sonymlinar7666]

The last few day's I started to whach your videos and I'm so glad I found you! I am a beginer! I must say of all the ather video's I wacht you are a grait teacher you just now how to explain it for us beginer! waching from Croatia!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Welcome!!

[@JimmyV007]

Great job as usual, thanks for taking the time to breakdown and simplify this for us.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevethatcher724]

Thanks great lesson for beginner lesson as always

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome Steve!

[@sethiaramseripal2968]

Wow another amazing piece.tq sir

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

thank you!

[@Motaguateam]

Thank u ..Sir..You're the best..!!.. i am a spanish guy.i learned english growing and listening to the music in English..now my goal is to play those songs in my guitar..!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Great! Stick with it!

[@sandy15523]

I'm 16 years old, and love this song and have an old soul so this was a great lesson! It was tricky but I'm getting through!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Stick with it and thanks for tuning in !

[@johnpaulyoung7271]

Great lesson!!! Luveeetttt!!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you! 😃

[@nikao7751]

Nice, my wife loves this stuff, she'll be happy,🙏

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks for watching!

[@radk3124]

Oh wow. Id really like to learn that! Thank u for t amazing explanation. So easy to follow. Im grateful.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Happy to help

[@user-nk9jx9ro6z]

really great hep gentleman . thanks

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome!

[@Self-reflection-academy]

This is brill. 😊

[@trondaustad8617]

Nice video there mr. U make us feel we can fix it 😊

[@thomasgoetz7262]

Thank you great lesson !!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you!

[@connieworcester55]

I recently bought that same album. 👍.. And I have an awesome 8 track tape that is even better. so many great hits on the 8 track; I did have to refurbish the 8 track, but it was so worth my time.. now if I could only learn to play my guitar......... thanks for the videos.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Very cool! And you are most welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@WhooozYourDaddy]

Fantastic lesson!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you!

[@antoniocampeglia9272]

Many many thanks teacher !!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome.

[@milenaleiva1709]

Fácil y bonito. Gracias!!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@jerseyphilip]

Excellent, thank you

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome

[@TheSingingDoctor325]

Thanks - I look forward to thing being one of my next songs to learn for open mic night.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Great! Happy to help

[@dr123hall]

Great! Super tutorial no matter the skill level! Thanks my friend!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

My pleasure!

[@jimbogram2423]

Thank you! 2 perfect ways for a beginner to enjoy this song... 35 though not 40 just yet

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

That’s ok if your not 40! Lol. You are welcome!

[@paulmcmenamin205]

Sir, your videos are great. Thanks a lot.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are most welcome

[@someoneelse.2252]

Thumbs up!

[@mcman47]

That’s looks pretty fun. Thanks

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

It is! Thanks for looking around!

[@Cool427]

Great job

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you!

[@alreason]

Great man and so easy, some of the best songs are easy but if you don't know you don't know . Thanks man this is a great song

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are most welcome.

[@mikeryan6277]

The lyrics of this song are as iconic as the melody.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

I agree!

[@richardhenderson8698]

Thanks!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome! Thank you too!

[@jackelectricman]

2 1/2 years of practicing beginner here. For me, I avoid any songs using the true F chord. I guess it's time I learned it! Love this song. Nice lesson. Thanks

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You might want to check out this lesson on that F chord :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKu7iYeNqdCthdk

[@kd5773]

You may need a set up on your guitar. I’ve been trying to play an F chord for a year. Received my guitar back from the shop today and waaalaaa I can play the F! 😊

[@jackelectricman]

@@kd5773 .. thanks. I've been using a cheap classic guitar since starting and the strings do sit kinda high. Maybe I'll treat myself to a better quality instrument.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

@@kd5773 That's great and a good tip!

[@richardmaniscalco1068]

Getting ready to retire and want to learn guitar again. Truly excellent lessons.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Happy to help !

[@RaulSchay]

you are so good teaching guitar

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you!

[@garvdarb]

Absolutely great. Am is not my range for this song so I do it in Em. Can you do a Em lesson

[@jdreyno1958]

Great walkthrough

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@drunkviggo7263]

Another banger 😊

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks!

[@luigi3964]

Looks just like my Martin D18 you're plucking away on. Great lesson, thank you.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks. I am playing my Martin D1-R

[@francismaloney8775]

Beautiful... Lovr this... I wish🇮🇪

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@bryanblanco007]

Nice tutorial video.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks !

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Gracias profe muchas gracias

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are welcome!

[@shandybrandy5407]

Lovely 😍

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks 🤗

[@Wowreally42]

I'm under 40, but love your videos!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Great to hear that! You don'r have to be over 40. I usually just teach music from the 70's mostly, Thanks for your support!

[@Lance2094]

That’s fingerpicking maestro.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks!

[@mustang251883]

Great 🎉🎉🎉

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks 🤗

[@fcsolis]

Awesome! I can do that.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Happy to help!

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Nice

[@jeffhoffinger3143]

Good job

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thank you!

[@TheShamanicElf]

Hello Darkness my old G ........lol 😂 😂 Your a Legend Thank you so much wanted to learn this song for ages straight to it picked it up almost immediately.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

That’s great! Happy to help.

[@l.a.rodriguez8943]

since you did the "Sound of Silence" I would like to try "The Boxer" You made me believe that I really COULD PLAY GUITAR.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Great!! It’s on the list :)

[@wilmermedina4715]

Buenas noches no mucho ingles pero buena explicación desde Venezuela lo sigo gracias excelente

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks for following!

[@deemurchie782]

When you sing with the song it really helps. I would have liked for you to play the entire song at the beginning or at the end of the lesson without stopping so we can hear it all put together and see the transitions. Thank you

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks for suggestion!

[@slash3614]

Ma se non la sa fare manco lui!!! 😅😅😅

[@Paddyjack]

My biggest issue with this song is the capo on 6th, because it makes it difficult for me to do the barre F. My fingers are too squeezed together. So I upped the key in both my voice and the guitar :)

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Perfect! Moving a capo to better match your voice is why I use one a lot. And i say - if it sounds good - it is good!

[@reddogdude]

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[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Best comment ever! Will do!

[@videovibes-withahmarquresh7359]

Respect for you sir ❤ I have some kind of emotional connection with this S o' S, we feel happy & gloomy feeling at the same time.. Kindly also teach Bryan Hay's Sealed with a Kiss.. New Subscriber 🙂✅💜

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

I will add this to the list! Thanks for the sun!

[@johnroyce8355]

😍

[@ailen26aleuq46]

I'm here again sir watching your vedios i hope 1 day i can play guitar too 😀

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Welcome and thanks for the support! Stick with it. You can learn.

[@DonnSeib]

Lean & understand a three chord 1-4-5 chord progression, it’s easy. Most songs are written this way. Lean it in the key of A. Three easy chords, A,D & E. You can play hundreds of songs with these chords. Lots of info on KZbin. It’s a good start. Then learn the G chord. Now you can play in the key of D too, D - G - A, ( you’ll already know the D & A chords). Hope this helps. You can do it!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

@@DonnSeib great advice!

[@dopedrums]

3:24 I've come to talk to you, A Minor.. .. giggity.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Lol

[@sugarpopcherrypie5564]

Nice. Why do you suggest using just the thumb and the index finger for the beginner level though?

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks so much for watching! I suggest that to get started toward using all the fingers and to be able to move from finger picking to strumming without a pick

[@ranger1721]

What model Martin is that you're playing? Sound really balanced,

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks! It’s a 1999 D 1-R. It’s definitely my favorite guitar.

[@gregggriffin397]

Verse 2 line 1 “in restless dreams I walked alone

[@watermelon4319]

👍🙏

[@stevemcgeorge6568]

Can you use an Fmajor 7 instead of F barre chord to transition to C faster?

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

sure could

[@rickytanner9189]

Can I play fmaj7,don't know Barr chords?

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You can. Won’t sound exactly the same though

[@DebraHammondpop2]

You should do voice work!!!!!!

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

I get that alot :)

[@u4eahere530]

Great lesson! This song is so beautiful I will give it a whirl. Can you do a lesson on the song "Third Rate Romance" by the Amazing Rhythm Aces? with help on the weird strumming pattern? Either way, I really enjoyed this lesson! u4ea

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks. And I noted your request.

[@u4eahere530]

@@Relaxandlearnguitar Thank you Kevin! ;-)

[@Libra-it2kb]

💘💘💘🎸🎸🎸

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks !

[@graham8harrison565]

It is very good lessons, but I do miss the Wiseman dogs where are they?

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Maggie Mae shows up in the videos starting about 2 years ago

[@Rrazdaman]

Do I need sounds on for this one ?

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Lol

[@mikkopitkaranta5407]

It looks so easy, but it is not. Thanks for the lesson.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

You are most welcome. This is the easier version of the original song and a good place to start. Thank you for watching!

[@user-ih4kx6ir7g]

how about MICHELLE by the Beatles ?

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Notes :)

[@tuna22lm]

Your voice should be good for some Johnny Cash songs I think.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Thanks!

[@actiondefence]

Love this, so good! But very ftustrating for me as I dont understand half of it.. Watched it several times but still can't follow whats happening with the second picking pattern after the intro one...

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Do you mean the strum pattern after the intro? Srarting on "Friend" and that G chord you strum a DU pattern. Strum down with your thumb and up with your index finger.

[@actiondefence]

@@Relaxandlearnguitar thanks for replying. I meant the second picking section which was done on the lower notes than the intro. Couldn't tell if it was the same pattern or not.... I'm pretty new and totally useless at this, it's completely foreign to me 🤷🏼‍♂️😁

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

@@actiondefence Got ya. That one is more involved with an alternating thumb pattern that changes based on the chord. You could try slowing down the video to get it, I see you also signed up for my email list and the 3 song bundle which is a great place to start as a beginner :). Thanks for the support! and stick with it.

[@actiondefence]

@@Relaxandlearnguitar right now I'm tempted to go rock and roll and smash the place to with the guitar... 🤣🤣🤣 Very frustrating! 🤣

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

@@actiondefence well, that would solve the problem of being frustrated, but then no guitar.... Try starting with those songs in the song lesson bundle and come back to simon and garfunkel later.

[@rickytanner9189]

Can you use the fake F?

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Yes that could work.

[@clarencedsouza854]

Can it be done without a capo?i hate the capo.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Sure. You will have to transpose the key though.

[@rubenclark8017]

Feeding the Al Gore Rhythm!😘

[@kimghanson]

Correction: The Sounds of Silence.

[@MrMenok]

I'm only 31, father of three and already preparing to be guitar grandpa.

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Great!

[@brettlandon8624]

Tt

[@cianoleary5584]

I'm under 40, can I still subscribe?

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Absolutely. Would love to have you

[@n.9411]

So this F chord…..🎉 isn’t that one of the hardest to learn? I need to use the cheat version

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

It does take sone time. But you can play it with 4 fingers instead of a barre chord if you need to.

[@stujd1539]

Your capo is up side down.

[@flhusa1]

silence is a sound you can never hear !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@simplekindofman8867]

Video isn’t showing you okay. I can hear you can’t see you