Free Love Freeway | Learn Guitar With David Brent

[@jackcobbett268]

I can imagine someone watching this who has never watched the office, and thinking that this guy is seriously trying to teach guitar...

[@mattiahehuat9576]

Jack Cobbett in a way he is

[@peterhammel3799]

actually im looking for good beginner tutorials and they all suck, but Davids

[@marvelsomething1952]

Jack Cobbett u ruined it dude

[@marcusvaldes]

Wait, what?

[@Spartanm333]

Erm... he is, just like 'Bubbles teaches guitar' in the Trailer Park Boys comedy series. That was a spoof but the actor (Mike Smith) really was a musician and passed on practice tips and licks which were valid. In fact, since that was a good 10 years ago, it's probably where Ricky nicked the idea for this. And that guitar he is playing on... it's a Martin, one of the oldest guitar production companies on the planet as played by Eric Clapton on the historic MTV Unplugged. Even if it is the budget DS HPL line, you are looking at £750 so he is either being ironic (Brent wasting money on an expensive guitar) or he is sending a message that 'actually, I (Ricky) know my shit under this bit of comedy' - I think it's the latter. And he is a musician and former pop artist.

[@TopDog69]

Always amused by how this song is genuinely catchy.

[@dairymilkooarr3064]

Probably because its not a million miles away from Free Fallin by Tom Petty

[@TheTaterTotP80]

They're all really good honestly.

[@phexus82]

Four Chords is every catchy pop song ever written :)

[@JurassicPlank]

Yep, because it is just as catchy as all the other songs that use the same chords; whatever sells.

[@resplendentpeace]

@@dairymilkooarr3064 Free Love Freeway is one hell of a lot better than Free Fallin', that's for sure. (Tom Petty's "Ebony and Ivory.")

[@fallofdutee]

Actually quite a good lesson. Still expect Gareth to sing "she's dead...."

[@tutin4090]

she's not dead

[@MoRo1333]

Its not gay.

[@jjarvo1245]

@@MoRo1333 it’s a picture of his girlfriend

[@changwang7596]

@@tutin4090 Gareth is dead though ....

[@christschinwon]

I'm still waiting for a cross between Telly Addicts and Noel's House Party

[@Gtiles]

There goes David Brent, I must remember to thank him

[@markmorgan6548]

2:29 "If you wanna jazz it up, stick it in A Minor" Erm.....

[@hondafpv5932]

OT S well he did say that

[@coldeb8911]

Mark Morgan 😂😂.. Yeah... Brilliant bit of ironic comedy there from Ricky... defines Brents character completely.... also.......“ and if this was a chord it would be called..... ‘Twat’ .....” comedy gold right there ! 😂😂

[@payne02000]

Classic Brent 🤣

[@ThatSoto]

"If that chord has a name......It's, twat. " I lost it. Oh god.

[@herbertwells8757]

This is actually no less educational than the vast majority of guitar tutorials you'll find on KZbin.

[@Naff83]

Get a feeling david brent is a whole lot of frustrated ricky gervais. some of them are not actually bad little songs. Particularly like his bowie effort

[@taffysaur]

Nathan Nowell He was in a somewhat successful new wave band in the ‘80s

[@georgewalker8792]

Did anyone else imagine Tim and Gareth doing the Backing haha

[@LOIROVZLA]

Same

[@taurerewatekanawa9317]

I added in "She's dead" and "What, you?"

[@51artvn74]

she's dead ... no she's not .....

[@thegrowl2210]

@@taurerewatekanawa9317 Sounds a bit gay at the moment.

[@timjkoala7556]

@@thegrowl2210 it's not gay

[@JeffreyThomas]

2:00 Chord Name: FMaj7#11/A or "Twat"...lol

[@user-pf6yn6bv8s]

I love how it’s filmed like a genuine amateur KZbin chanel that does guitar tutorials

[@Daniel__2005]

The beginning of the video gets me every time 🤣🤣 the face he pulls when he nods and when he says “Hi” 🤣🤣

[@ChristopherDoll]

I don't care how many times I've seen this, but I just love it. The whole thing. The song, the video series.

[@TheRuddster95]

The song, the video series..brilliant.

[@chloearchibald5843]

​@@TheRuddster95haha beat me to it

[@denverm4x]

the picture at the beginning always gets me

[@kennethhildebrand3670]

This man is nothing short of genius.

[@loopertrooper1617]

He's just a chilled out entertainer.

[@davidgo8874]

I'm glad to have such a good teacher. My guitar skills are improving rapidly.

[@RictaScale.Official]

How are your lessons going?

[@KellyTmusically]

i even went out and bought the same acoustic guitar as this man, he is so good at what he does. I've only just started now, but i think he has taught me enough to keep me going from here. Thank you so much David Brent for all the great help, you are indeed the guitar master of masters, now acknowledged, and understood :). You will be welcome in my little house in Ireland anytime for a seisiún

[@Barrygee]

The TWAT chord is also know as G#dim/D or Bm6no5/D...either is ok.....but I prefer TWAT

[@andrewjenkinson8948]

Makes it a lot easier. When I'm calling chords in a jam session it just makes it expedient to call out: "D, B minor, back to D, Twat..."

[@twerpuser]

You worked it out. Well done!

[@twerpuser]

Its sad that you know that..ha ha

[@seymourbuttz1554]

Jamie Leeson your opinion has fairly changed in those years 🤔🤔

[@ssnabell]

Ugly sounding chord innit

[@ChrisCatton]

This. Is the absolute best Ricky Gervais song ever.

[@markgeater5288]

"That probably is a chord. ...in jazz"

[@chrismiller5088]

I read this comment as he actually said it 💀

[@mattdns162]

As someone who loves guitar and the office this is delightful

[@edwardyoungmusic]

Pretty girl on the hood a Cadillac, yeah, She's broken down on freeway nine, I take a look and get her engine started, Leaving her purring as I roll on by, bye bye. Free love on the free love freeway, Where the love is free and the freeway's long, I got some hot love on the hot love highway, Going home 'cause my baby's gone, she's gone. (Malcom: "She's dead") (David: "She's not dead") Little while later I see a senorita, She's caught a flat trying to make it home, She said "Por Favor can you pump me up", I said "Muchas Gracias and adios, bye bye" Free love on the free love freeway, Where the love is free and the freeway's long, I got some hot love on the hot love highway, Going home 'cause my baby's gone, she's gone. A little while later I see a cowboy crying, Hey buddy, what can I do? He said "I lived a good life, had about a thousand women", I said "Then why the tears", he said "cause none of them was you". (Tim: "What, you?") (David: "No, he's looking at a photograph") (Tim: "Oh right, of you?") (David: "No, of his girlfriend. The video would've shown that") (Tim: "Sorry, yeah. It sounds a bit gay at the moment") (David: "It's not gay") Free love on the free love freeway, Where the love is free and the freeway's long, I got some hot love on the hot love highway, Going home 'cause my baby's gone, she's gone. Free love on the free love freeway, Where the love is free and the freeway's long, I got some hot love on the hot love highway, Going home 'cause my baby's gone, she's gone. She's gone, She's gone, She's gone, She's gone.

[@shirokzo6300]

Edward Malcolm? U mean Gareth

[@TheBigT79]

The Brentmeister General, yeah!

[@michaelscales5996]

Still recall watching The Office and in my opinion Dave Brent was one of the top comedy characters of all time.

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

When I found these videos I said, "Giddy up". My guitar playing and singing has significantly improved thanks to these outstanding lessons, tutorials and demonstrations. The performances in these videos demonstrates pure guitar playing skill and true singing ability. This is the way I wish all "artists" could sound. Thanks so much for posting these most excellent videos for aspiring musicians like myself.

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

@brownwings00 Don't give up on the guitar so easily. Keep watching David Brent's lessons and maybe you will get the hang of it.

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

@brownwings00 The guitar is a difficult instrument. With David Brent's instructions, he makes it seem easy. Hang in there. With a little patience you will slowly get the hang of it. Use these instructional videos as motivation.

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

Giddy up! What a fantastic guitar lesson and tutorial. Thank you David Brent for all your great lessons and videos.

[@SlipknotRevan]

I love hearing Brent sing and play. Can't stop singin each song after every episode. And I've learned so....much.

[@KateBHillier]

David Brent - educator to the masses.

[@ted10100]

"I've written a little song you might have heard of" classic Brent :D

[@teganboundy9263]

He's actually an amazing singer.

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

These lessons have significantly improved my guitar playing and singing. Thanks so much for posting this outstanding tutorial. I know it's only rock n ' roll but I like it, like it....yes I do.

[@Chris-mn7yy]

I absolutely adore this song, its great

[@coatster]

This is one amazing song, but the scene from the office where he plays this is just pure gold, one of the best scenes in any series ive ever seen!! you should watch the actual scene if you have never seen it!

[@nickmccartan8128]

She's not dead

[@squashum778]

Love the intro and the pre-emotive head turn for the other camera, gets me every time!

[@rasaan2011]

I soooo want this song on iTunes! LOVE IT!

[@Vortigan07]

A genuinely good and inspiring video especially for anyone just starting out on guitar. We can't all be Satriani, Vai or Buckethead and Ricky is absolutely right, a few simple chords is all you need to be able play some very satisfying tunes. At the end of the day, picking the guitar up off the stand and playing is all that matters. I'm primarily a f̶a̶i̶l̶e̶d̶ ̶g̶u̶i̶t̶a̶r̶i̶s̶t̶ bass player and something that I love to do is just play some simple chords on guitar, loop it and then just riff the basslines under it. I can just drift off into my own little world for a couple of hours at a time doing that, it's very calming, best therapy in the world.

[@dizzymenace]

strumming pattern.... c chord - down up down f chord - up up down a minor chord - up up down g chord - up up down up

[@inaholeinthe]

How do you finger a minor?

[@grimmer666]

Kasimir without their parents seeing

[@leesmith9299]

what a chilled out teacher

[@boozerverif]

he's more of a comedian really. it's all about morale

[@menacexp]

the classic epic that started it all!

[@nigel1sk]

plays random notes together: "That's probably a chord... in jazz" killed it

[@SteelPlatinum]

"If that chord has got a name, it's twat" LOL

[@BigBrianStormer]

This is the best Learn Guitar With David Brent episode by far

[@Ian_Hoare_Music]

I can't listen to this song without hearing Gareth and Tim's backing vocals in my head

[@chippywoody24]

don't argue people, just listen, laugh and smile, whether david brent or gervais, its always makes you laugh

[@addiechai4139]

Who else sang Tim and Gareth's part along with it?

[@thegrowl2210]

What, you?

[@tonyhawkpro4]

I can't help listening to this song without adding "She's dead" "She's not dead!"

[@SLINNshady20]

Anyone notice that David Brent looks a lot like Ricky gervais? It's scary...

[@matthewhines4891]

I'm so glad someone else noticed this. For all these years I thought it was just me but yes, there is a striking resemblance between the two.

[@cpt.dr.hawkeye1740]

+Matthew Hines David Brent isn't actually real. Ricky Gervais plays him.

[@Joshcradz]

+SLINNshady20 I thought it was him at start i was about to comment i love his comedy

[@matthewhines4891]

+Jonas Nordin .. You know I was kidding right mate

[@cpt.dr.hawkeye1740]

+Matthew Hines obviously, I'm just trolling.... Lol

[@andybutton1515]

Keep in mind its tuned down a half step though so the notes on a normally tuned fret board would be B--F-B-E. The fingering is 1st finger 'D' string 9th fret, 2nd finger 'G' string 10th fret and the top two open strings.

[@lukesantomartino2859]

Thats Lunch!

[@rohansan1]

Genius. This is the best ep yet. Thanks soooo much Ricky.

[@dulcecandy271]

I'm in love with Ricky lol

[@frstvan]

Absolutely bloody brilliant. Mr G your a bloody genius. Roll on the next episode.

[@SAMHPWRTH]

SHES DEAD no she's not dead

[@pipsouster]

A must for the beginner .....top tips ......hes a natural .....great vid ....love it

[@flyforce16]

"I've opened your eyes, you're now colorblind." Racial! So...

[@JohnDavidSmithMusic]

Did anybody else catch the beautiful harmonics that resonated after 'David' rang out the final chord? Marvellous! Those Martin guitars are a treat... wish I had the ££££ for one..!

[@thesonnystrait]

hahaha.."Don't know where I'll go next but it'll probably be a C."

[@shirokzo6300]

Sonny Strait 😂

[@benm2784]

This is accurate 😂

[@Bagginsian76]

Brilliant!!!!!! My fave Brent song and maybe one of my faves of all songs!

[@you_nich]

only david brent can get away with a guitar tutorial like that- hahahaha

[@georgeetboom7719]

Brings a tear to my eye

[@Zerpentile93]

"If that cord has got a name, it's twat." lol

[@mccarthy1892]

Just love this series love this man will follow Brent everywhere on his tour haha

[@99pkninja99]

That probably is a chord... in jazz xD

[@hectorhaus1823]

Still sounds good in 2024, one of David's best tunes.

[@ryanlaws3428]

What's great is that none of the chords are what he says they are anyway, as the guitar is tuned down!

[@user-pf6yn6bv8s]

That’s what I was thinking, I came here to genuinely watch him play it and I thought my guitar sounded out of tune compared to his

[@Spartanm333]

@bergalini LOL

[@Spartanm333]

@@user-pf6yn6bv8s - he is testing you, since he is a musician himself.

[@Jamie_kemp]

His guitar's in D standard and out of tune as well

[@hilariousgas]

I love your attention to accurate fingering, David!

[@Hazzad77]

he went home to get it

[@michaelonlign]

Anyone else like the conversation between him and the señorita "Please can you pump me up?" "Thanks a lot. Bye."

[@cjmani1]

Ricky actually has a fairly good right hand fingerstyle technique. Wrist is in good position with the fingers properly slightly bent and articulated from the knuckles rather than the finger joints. I believe he was in a couple of semi-scucessful bands before he turned to comedy full time.

[@Dr_Lad]

*This is a catchy song. I love it!*

[@RealityCheck6T9]

"SHE'S DEAD......."

[@LOIROVZLA]

Not dead

[@444Centaur]

She's not dead

[@anne-mariegergs8571]

the other

[@robsol123]

Love this song

[@jamesporter7256]

..... Right that's lunch.

[@GemBob123]

This song is in my head most of the time.

[@annonymous3948]

..."she's deeeeeeeaaaaaaad"! - "SHE'S NOT DEAD"!

[@SwarangaSarma]

David: ... she's gone... Gareth (backing vocals):She's dead... David: She's not dead!! Epic!

[@ppawelppawel]

See, it's never changing, it's just the lyrics...

[@st170restoration]

Finally! A lesson where I can see how it’s done and look up the 4 chords afterwards

[@martarch6845]

Just genius ricky ! Wished more people open their eyes. Great stuff at GG as well, i was so happy hearing soms actualy sane stuff in this insane plastic world. Great guitar lesson btw.

[@OrlandoMagicJacko]

I said, "Why the tears?" He said, "'Cos none of them was youuu"

[@flyforce16]

***** "No, he's looking at a photograph" "Of you?" "No, his girlfriend. The video makes it much clearer"

[@xGaryHUNx]

flyforce16 "Oh sorry! It sounds a bit gay."

[@oliaustfjor697]

xGaryHUNx "it's not gay"

[@LouisSampinsMusic]

Just watched this episode of The Office. Total genius

[@alexfirthmusic]

His chords are wrong because it sounds like he's tuned in D standard; not E standard.

[@willcrump]

Alex Firth cos he's tuned down to 2 semitones i think

[@chazmichael7967]

@@willcrump so transpose lol

[@Jamie_kemp]

He's tuned a step down in D standard and his guitar is completely out of tune

[@Caesar1988]

Gareth singing along to this - one of the best Office moments. "She's deaaaaad".. "She's NOT dead.." :)

[@littlewing90]

Genius. Life on the Road: 'cumin soon

[@12geogeo]

This is what I've waited for for so long! :-)

[@joejohnson8930]

this is so money!! if anyone wants "goodnight my sweet princess" -- C, FCG

[@WildBite]

This is bloody marvellous.

[@robinsings]

LOL.. "you dont have to do them in the order"

[@archmage5245]

That just.. opened up so many doorways in my guitar playing. Thank you so much. My guitar teacher never really addressed that. I always got lost after G, you know?

[@jakclark3999]

Not as good as it was in The Office. He seems to have lost his touch.

[@darkworldfilms8057]

Such a legend love this song

[@aqwcc4]

What you? No hes looking at a photograph of you? No, the video would show Oh it sounds a bit gay at the moment? its not gay?

[@shun55665]

M S it's not gay

[@shun55665]

she's dead. she's not dead

[@jsonaut]

great work Davie, keep the love free dude

[@NigelBurn]

Great vlog very good who knew David could really sing......

[@johnseminario1863]

FUCKING FINALLY! I've been waiting for a decent tutorial of this song for forever.

[@JakeMurraymu3]

Love the nod at the end

[@djrmonix]

Christmas no 1 Ricky!!!!!

[@jonathonbowers8820]

Best yet!

[@thefmonlinegamer]

Remember this from the office! Genius!

[@guitarman4552]

Still cracks me up , genius . pretty good tune aswell