Smashing Pumpkins 1979 Guitar Lesson and Tutorial

[@MartyMusic]

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[@josh18230]

Any 90s sad song: So we're going to have to tune down a half step...

[@jordandenny6875]

Fun fact: if it's a 90s song but it's not drop d or Eb it's actually not from the 90s

[@wornstrat5517]

@@jordandenny6875 I guess smells like teen spirit doesn't exist and neither does nirvana's success...

[@wornstrat5517]

@Phil Leonetti Jr. nah they are drop c

[@lunarzapp5391]

especially alice in chains

[@wornstrat5517]

@@lunarzapp5391 especially! Jerry said himself that he doesn't remember recording 1 song I standard

[@alexcarrera3301]

More Smashing Pumpkins songs would be sick

[@NothingButFuzz]

I agree! Thanks

[@andreaspeter4754]

More

[@peeldumpz26]

DH shut up

[@peeldumpz26]

DH Fr bro just stfu man

[@RafaMatosTV]

It's all that I want right now

[@stephendavis5530]

The words I hate to hear....."tune your guitar down a half-step."

[@HopliteYT]

Stephen Davis just get a tuner man takes 30 seconds

[@benvsreality]

@@HopliteYT Nonsense. The solution, as always, is MORE guitars.

[@CurrieNerd]

@@benvsreality That's the solution to a LOT of questions.

[@hawleybrowder4083]

benvsreality yep. I’m picking up a telecaster, removing the 6th string, open G, now I will have one guitar just for Stones stuff 😀👍

[@richardbrowne1670]

Put a capoe on the first fret of your guitar and tune as normal, remove capoe and its as simple as that. You’re welcome

[@worldwideconspiracies7772]

I can seriously learn faster with you as a teacher then with anybody else. The way you break it down for us is a beauty in its self. Thank you for everything you do.

[@rrockhard1]

Yes.... ive learned so much i used to suck but now i just stink lol

[@Arcturian1111]

If i had KZbin when i was starting out learning guitar in the 70s, I'd have an amazing library of songs and chord structures etc. The kids today dont know how valuable this is,, if you do know, utilize it thoroughly.

[@gonzoproductions_o0]

im so stoned rn i thought this was the music video

[@vinhamoroll]

LMFAOAOAO

[@siskavard]

dude im dead

[@MusicIsLife286]

💀🙏🙏🙏 Im stoned as well but I got for what I came for fr 😭💀

[@isaiahpimentel8054]

What strain was that😂

[@rubenyanez5645]

​@@isaiahpimentel8054 Marty og

[@shinesobright2408]

Marty is still kickin’! I remember this dude when I was like 14. I’m 22 now

[@givetake2899]

hes not

[@jcmoney0074]

You think he knows how iconic of a guitarists he is? 😂

[@GSDhandler1]

My first lesson with marty was in 07 😬

[@pokefan12171996]

Now you’re 26!

[@d1v1nesp1r1t]

Damn. You're 27 now

[@RW3871]

This song really has so many memories.. and now I'm finally learning to play the guitar.. 25 years too late but you keep me going!

[@hawleybrowder4083]

Great lesson. Much easier than it sounds. I’m turning my 13 y/o son on to you. He’s just starting to play. I want him to learn from the best. 👊

[@MartyMusic]

Thank you guys for the continued support! Practice, practice, practice!

[@crimzenwoffinden9973]

You guys are badass.

[@Michael-kp4bd]

Seriously!! I applaud him knowing the voicings and paying attention to them play live… because wow it’s much more fun and simple than I expected. I spontaneously wanted to pick this up because I find this song beautiful and kind of rediscovered how much i love it. Didn’t think I’d find it easy to memorize, in like 15-20 minutes! Awesome lesson!

[@Blackpilled-Chud-Named-Shane]

I love this song so much right now. I never listened to smashing pumpkins back in the day, but lately their music brings me back to the days I long for.

[@kurtcobain3426]

Marty is the GOAT of guitar playing

[@StanleyKubick1]

If he was, he'd be writing songs and not teaching

[@dtapf]

Foxtrot Mike Lima he is writing songs

[@Ghost_of_Michael_Collins]

I have seen you around before. You’re like the new Justin Y of alternative music videos

[@romendeep833]

@@StanleyKubick1 like u can lol

[@chapchap693]

6:10

[@chrisjames5823]

You are a blessing for those who never wanted to learn to read music. For everyone who always told someone "I could play it. I just need to watch you play it." ... and rewind you... and pause you... thanks again marty.

[@jefferybrown413]

I’ve loved this song since I was a kid and waited for this video to be made. Thank you Marty for making this, I can’t even explain how much joy I get from being able to play this myself...

[@CzarGames]

Marty, I just want to take a moment to thank you for your outstanding content. I've been playing for 15 years and for that entire time you have been my only teacher, particularly in the early days. Too bad I probably won't get to meet you one day, because I'd love to buy you a beer! Honestly, thank you on behalf of guitarists everywhere for your dedication, for inspiring passion for the instrument within us, and for your hard work to help anonymous people online. You rock dude!

[@Majinjef2099]

press 1 if billy corgan playing this song on the howard stern video brought you here for a quick marty lesson

[@quor2243]

Yep, thats the 1 for me. Sounded cool and looked fun to play. I already like doing those octave cords with the D muted, or whatever they are called.

[@jehogue7907]

Dude what are you stalking me

[@yendorelrae5476]

Uhhhhh....yeah man, I'm totally here for that specific reason! Lol

[@yendorelrae5476]

I can't figure out how to press 1.....been trying for hours on end now

[@jonshusman2909]

Yeah at 6x speed haha

[@robertbirdsall7918]

Marty is still kickin’! I remember this dude when I was like 14. I’m 22 now Marty is the GOAT of guitar playing Could you please teach, -Wooden Ships, CSN -Almost cut my hair, CSNY

[@davidbrown2945]

This made me smile and feel a little sad at the same time. Smashing Pumpkins were a huge part of the soundtrack to my youth and bring back lots of memories ❤️

[@paulsilva1357]

Same here brother. We were lucky to have it this way

[@ryanpatrick6871]

If you wanna know an easy way to tune down a half step, just put a capo on your first fret and tune to standard. Take off the capo then your tuned down a half step. Youre welcome😊

[@evabayer1944]

thank you!!

[@rexeverything100]

nice one everydays a school day i never knew this

[@diegojimenez2918]

It’s actually kinda bad for the tension on your strings so I recommend just getting that guitar app with the horns on the G thingy and they have a chromatic tuner you can use

[@johnnycsperu1907]

Thaaaank you

[@leokonigbauer3773]

It's really not that complicated just press the 4th of the e string and tune the a string like the e string and then the 5th of the a and so on and in the end just play the 5th of the e and tune down the e string

[@analogalien651]

I’m old too brother and remember hearing this on the radio every hour. Imho I think melancholy and the infinite sadness double LP was probably their best work (Gish is also amazing). I used to think I was born 20years to late but looking back at my life, being “in bloom” in the late 80’s and early nineties I was exposed so much I’m great music. It was such an amazing array of various styles of music it could only be labeled “alternative” Blessed. Plus every thing s digital now. I’m still analog!!!

[@emptysresponse]

I'm a guitar teacher myself and I've gotta say I love your skills and way of teaching. Major kudos from myself all the way from Wellington, New Zealand! I've shared your channel with my students as homework for when I'm not around. Just want to say thanks!

[@markwilson9654]

Thanks Marty, more Pumpkins, it doesn't have to be TODAY, or even TONIGHT, TONIGHT. But I AM ONE that knows that you won't be QUIET but will deliver some more PERFECT SP videos soon.

[@mikxtaa]

EveryBODIES will totally know these references!

[@marivexx]

@@mikxtaaZERO chance someone would miss it

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Hands down best guitar instructor on KZbin! Thanks, Marty!

[@NJ_Trekkie]

Wow if only we have you and KZbin back in the 90s 😂😂🤟🏼🤟🏼🔥🔥

[@thedorsinator]

This lesson was perfection! So clear and to the point! I was playing and singing this within 10 min

[@heynowron3707]

Thanks for the lesson Marty! Corgan is an underrated guitarist. 9:34 Your next lesson. Pets. 😂

[@lukefox5395]

Nothing like learning a song on guitar from Marty when you never heard the song before but Marty such a good teacher you can still play the song perfectly 😅

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Never forget getting home from school and watching the premier for this video and literally tearing up. What a time.

[@theogchurro6105]

Can you do Nutshell by Alice in Chains. Thanks

[@quor2243]

I believe he does, and its a very well covered song with lots lessons on youtube. I found it a few years ago with solos and everything.

[@eqx7168]

No Excuses

[@subterfusion4005]

Nice choice! Great lesson as always. Never heard an acoustic version of this song...sounds epic! Still playing every day here. Thanks.

[@gabrielrf1]

Good to see your face Marty! This is bringing back memories, I watched so many of your vids when I was learning guitar in highschool. Thanks for helping me learn!

[@marcosolo810]

Just came across this four year old lesson but wanted to say you just get better and better. Thanks, Marty, for all you do.

[@ionut-andreiuzarchievici5831]

Not sure how to thank this man for all his videos he's made, i've learned so much since i was 14 and i still got lots to learn. Thank you so much and keep up!

[@MarcGallo]

One of my favourit song ever! I'm older than you (not so much ;) ) I think this song have a deep youth freshness and a kind of nostalgy that makes it unique.

[@michaelcyrus2975]

So are we just gonna ignore the fact that his shirt is Han FREAKING Solo jamming out on guitar? Marty you legend.

[@mediamunchin]

Marty you are a national treasure. Thanks for all that you do.

[@juliodizon9799]

Thank you marty,,you are my best teacher specially in blues rock scale mode...ive been learning since 2012

[@ThatEbonyChick1]

Mate, you're a great teacher. I'm a beginner and still nailed this. You're awesome 👌🏼

[@RC32Smiths01]

Fantastic lesson as always! My favorite Smashing Pumpkins song!

[@brewmasterflex3425]

Marty is the GOAT of KZbin guitar lessons

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, thank you for the 1979 guitar tutorial. I remember 1979 well since I was 25 back then, oh & also got married that year too. Oh the song was released 1995 ....... I was even older then.

[@BigBSinclair]

Thanks! Beautiful guitar sounds incredible!

[@jesusgastelum704]

Thanks for the lesson Marty. Will probably perform this next month at my mom's 40th one of her favorite songs and it was also year she was born in.

[@KriegerIngarten]

Сколько тебе лет?

[@sassycat]

I remember 1979, was one of the better years in my life. Good song choice Marty, thanks again.

[@slambodianjones]

The melody over the chords sounds so good. Love Smashing Pumpkins. First memory I have of my Dad is he and I riding in his Camaro listening to Bullet With Butterfly Wings

[@tonyz7189]

I picked up a guitar for the first time and I learned to play zeppelin over the hills and far away by memorization thanks to your instruction. I still don’t know any chords. You are The best !!!

[@AaronRichardson-lk1bh]

Hey Marty, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you putting the time and effort into making these short lessons. I’ve only seen two so far because it takes me a bit longer to learn guitar being it’s not my primary instrument , but of those two, I think they were well done and informative. Especially the parts with the alternate chord options. So fro Some random guy to you man thank you.

[@coreycarr8983]

marty literally never fails to teach me

[@aidenyates4264]

Damn, Marty’s videos have gotten really high quality over the years

[@mcpooch]

Marty you are one of the best guitar song tutorial channels. A lot of the songs I want to play, you show up and never disappoint. I had a short love/hate relation with the guitar in my late teens/early twenties. I'm 38 now with a bit more time, perseverence (and money) and the fire has rekindled. A month in and I allready know and can do more than I could in the wayback. I rock an Epi LP Tribute Plus (such a versatile guitar for the money) but it's songs like this that leave me allready wanting to get an acoustic as well.

[@JackChurchill101]

You just reminded me I love smashing pumpkins. I haven't listened to those records in years. I'ma go do that now. Have a nice day.

[@danielswierczynski2001]

Your lessons are the best because you don't talk too much. Thanks for the years of lessons.

[@landocal001]

As usual, Marty giving a great lesson of a great and different song. I was old when it came out Marty. Still love the slight dissonance in the guitar/ vocal.

[@donaldhenderson5041]

Fantastic lesson! Some really interesting shapes for me in this song. Thanks Marty!

[@michaelinglis8516]

That passing chord is often thought of as a major dyad/ inversion. Not all the time but most of the time. It really helps to think of it that way if your looking where to use it and how it fits in when songwriting. So youve got your 3rd as the bass note and your root as the second note.

[@skywalker6614]

Havent seen your videos in so long. When I was younger in elementary school you were the one I learned from. Glad to see your still making great videos!

[@irussb]

Let's all be old together. Love the Pumpkins. Thanks man.

[@skutty5773]

Jesus man ...you think thats old? I was an Echo and the Bunnymen bunny .

[@brenosantana3381]

Thanks a lot brother, You've just fixed this song for me who was playing it wrong for years

[@vivienhiggins8622]

Doesn’t matter what you’re playing on Taylor.. it will always sound amazing .. and you are a great guitarist too ☺️

[@sesawho]

One for my trusty online guitar tutors. Thanks for teaching my students and I like lank songs dude. Leon. Cape Town.South Africa.

[@jaasielgonzalez1424]

Thanks Marty. And for being so chill as well

[@northcongregationalchurch7013]

Mate, you're a great teacher. I'm a beginner and still nailed this. You're awesome 👌🏼 That means I'm old too :-( Nice lesson sir thank you

[@goldee5805]

Finally a Smashing Pumpkins song! Bring us more Marty!

[@saucemcgoss2802]

It’s hella funny cuz whenever I search up songs to learn now I’m always like damn I hope Marty’s teaching today lol

[@seanpower660]

Now THAT'S how you teach a song! Top class Marty thanks for this and every other video you've done, top man!

[@juanzara7510]

Another badass song from the Mellon Collie album is Bullet with Butterfly Wings. It’d be great if you could teach it Marty! Thanks for all the great work you are doing!

[@rigormortiz9114]

"Tune your guitar a half step down" Me to my wife : "Babe look, I told you I need another guitar"

[@RockOn78]

Thanks Marty, love this tune! I tell ya’, I hope this song is easier on guitar than drums. I struggled for years to get the drums (that offbeat hats part) just right. The way u teach it, I’m confident we'll get it 🤘. Thanks again, Marty, you continue to amaze!

[@sickunicorn24]

You rocked that Smashing Pumpkins song👌Could you please do another video on beginner's riffs, those helped me SO much!!😊

[@pay9011]

Looking back, I think this song was way ahead of it's time. I was playing around with a guitar back then but never thought of playing it. 😲

[@rare.phukin.spotted.halibut]

Thanks, Marty. As an old first timer, you make me feel like I can still play all my favorite songs. Cheers, man!

[@dennybrennan7832]

Holy shit why is are the most beautiful sounds so damn hard...I wish I could play this .. Sadly I have almost no music memory and can never learn a whole song and always have to loook the songs up i have been playing for years just to replay them.I have got rid of my guitar so many times just to end up getting another one

[@tuxster123]

What an amazing teacher,love it marty ❤

[@mellowrockmusic]

Me and some friends are covering this live at a friends party next weekend! - from New Zealand

[@nickb4234]

How did it go?

[@Otreb_m1290]

Amazing taste and performance! Thank you!

[@theepimountainbiker6551]

Im here cause they put a call out for a new guitarist

[@aussieclutchpuppy5268]

G’day Marty! I would just like to say a big thanks for doing what you doin. I was in a real tough spot in life & the way I coped through the bad days was to pick up the acoustic & tune into your vids.. Bloody Legend!! Keep em coming!

[@BigJoe-sr2de]

Marty Schwartz coming in clutch again

[@richardbrowne1670]

That was fantastic Marty, thank you! The tone of that guitar is gorgeous also. Thank you for all of your time doing these vids, I have learned so much and I’m Inspired to learn even more. You are the best. Love from Australia

[@normannoriega9557]

Marty! Your one smooth cat Brother. I in joy you and your guitar playing . you teach me thing I never thought I could play... Love you man

[@Wez_art2]

I've watched about 10 of your videos and it's only dawned on me to subscribe to your channel, you da man Marty 👍

[@itisaporsche]

Geez. I like listening to you play this more than the record.

[@CatAlkirePhotography]

Favorite band of the 90s. So many memories.

[@dasein7015]

been waiting for this tutorial since last year! finally. one of my favorite song ever.

[@dylanb2086]

Great stuff thanks! Literally fastest I ever subscribed to a channel

[@davidbrannon7619]

The turn-around into the chorus from the verse is easier played as: x-0-0-4-2-0-0 to x-2-4-4-0-0. Also I have seen Billy Corgan do it live this way.

[@freedomfighter6838]

Love how you have to show us how good we will never be right before you go into the lesson 😂

[@joaovictormaiolino722]

I was looking forward to this lesson. Thanks!

[@JMlegoincorporative]

Love your work Marty - alway helpful, always positive !

[@willbaska]

Marty, May I suggest Pixies songs such a Where is my mind? and especially Here comes your man?

[@lillianm149]

I know a version of the backing acoustic of where is my mind, I'll leave it in the comments as a reply

[@ruben1641]

@@lillianm149 waiting for a year..

[@shnpio]

rubizinho the backing is easy power chords are just E C# G# A

[@_pupsik]

Наткнулся случайно, даже не думал, что есть разбор на акустике. Я в восторге 😍

[@molly1505]

One of my favorite songs!! Thanks!😁😁

[@yendorelrae5476]

Thanks Marty....such unusual chords and the tuning....no wonder I could never quite figure this one out, but thanks to your excellent tutorials I am now set to play 1979....thanks

[@richardburchett]

Thanks for sharing. One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite times in music. I’m old too

[@aldosdiyseries1304]

Do “Teenage Riot” by Sonic Youth plz!!!! I can’t find any tutorials on it anywhere

[@KINO_music23]

If u hold down each string on the first fret and tune to standard according to the note u can tune a half step down no capo needed

[@АндрейМартини-ч6о]

Eight years ago I was learning this song but I dropped it off now I have learning again ,thanks Marty you so much tomorrow I ll practice it

[@TomTom-kv5nf]

Thanks.....your channel keeps getting better and better!

[@antwonmccadney5994]

I like that. I wonder if Billy Corgan & Kurt Cobain ever wrote anything together. That Grand Pacific tho.... awesometacular Thanks for the lesson Marty! Corgan is an underrated guitarist. 9:34 Your next lesson. Pets. 😂

[@AltCTRLF8]

Billy and Kurt probably never got to work together. Billy was too busy with the pumpkins, Kurt was too busy with Nirvana, and they were both too busy writing songs for Courtney Love.

[@chadwickpainter8212]

As always well done Marty!