Ian Anderson guitar techniques

[@johnwaterhouse8426]

In 45 years, you're the only other guitarist I've seen who seems to have honed in on the brilliance of Ian's acoustic style. I myself learned some of his tunes, Wondering Aloud, Mother Goose, Dun Ringill, Skating Away...., I still have missed some of the nuances that he puts into his playing. You, sir, have now put me to the task of re-learning these songs, plus others, for which I am both grateful and somewhat irritated. Lol. My top 3 desert island albums include "A Passion Play", which has some wonderful acoustic work as well. In my opinion, after playing these songs, it makes most other acoustic songs seem less inspiring. Thank you for the video. It's time to get the capo and try to up my game. Subscribed. 👍

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for the kind words! Indeed, it is challenging to capture all the nuances. The thing I struggle most with is the odd rhythms and measures when singing at the same time. I can't count and sing at the same time. :)

[@norcoauctions]

Lets be candid shall we...Ian Anderson was THE GREATEST ROCK PERFORMER OF ALL TIME

[@snoozedoctor]

No argument there! '72 JT show I saw was greatest ever, by a long shot!

[@officialpaulmclaney]

Magnificent comprehension of a very distinct style. I had the good fortune to sit and talk with Ian a few years back and discuss his guitar style which he stressed owed a great debt to Roy Harper but I agree that it is uniquely his own. The intro to Baker St Muse and Dee Palmer's recent recollection that Moths was done in 2 live takes with vocals - phenomenal focus as a musician, composer and performer.

[@caryheuchert]

I can certainly hear Roy’s influence in Ian’s music. “Skating Away” is a good example.

[@supershrink3039]

@@caryheuchert I agree, especially Harper's 'Flat Baroque and Berserk' from 1970

[@mauiskateschool1750]

Yes !!! Finally I’ve found my teacher !! No one seems to appreciate the true mastery of Ian’s styles like you! Thanks so much! All Tull all day!! Please do more complete still song break downs , my dream list is My god Thick as a brick Baker Street muse Thanks !!!

[@snoozedoctor]

I'll be doing more tutorials soon. Just returned from a 2 week road trip with all my music gear so I'm getting things put back together!

[@wesmatron]

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[@marcgeorge3602]

Ian is a genius. I am so happy this channel celebrates Jethro Tull. Thank You so Much!!!

[@snoozedoctor]

My pleasure! Cheers!

[@adolforodolfo6929]

Life's a Long Song was the JT song that started my life-long love for the band - and it was Ian's voice and acoustic playing that grabbed me much more than the flute. Over time, I came to appreciate the whole range of what the band (not just Ian) had to offer, but Ian's acoustic playing remains, for me, a complete joy. I found this video hugely enjoyable and informative - captivating in fact. You have another subscriber.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for the kind words. I would say I was converted by the album "Stand Up." I heard that about eighth grade and it struck me as so unique. He is a unique composer and instrumentalist, no doubt.

[@uapuat]

My exact journey as well. Ian is one of my guitar heroes.

[@waynecaswell5727]

I want to truly thank you for taking soon much time to present the genius of Ian Anderson on acoustic guitar. I know it took a lot of woodshedding to play his music so accurately. Most of all, it is a great gift you have given all the Tull fans everywhere. I enjoy all your lessons and always look forward to the next lesson. As a Jethro Tull fan for over 50 years and veteran of 20+ Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson concerts, I still find the music enduring and always relevant. Also, Martin Barre's guitar abilities are so under appreciated. He is a premiere guitarists and often over looked. He is a quiet and humble man. I have met him a couple of times. His wife is actually from my hometown of Pearl, Mississippi. A fact, some people may not know. Well, we are all looking forward to the release of the new Jethro Tull album "The Zealot Gene." My vinyl copy should be coming soon. Hope there are some acoustic songs on there that we can all enjoy. Looking forward to more great lessons from you.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Yeah, I have seen Martin's interviews where he talks about Mississippi. I think it's often overlooked what a virtuoso band this was. I'm not sure any of the prog rock bands of the day could have pulled off Passion Play. Obviously there were keyboard players that could have, but Martin's electric work and Ian's acoustic parts were murderous. Martin seems like a humble guy and that's cool you've met him. My favorite live show of all time is still seeing the TAAB tour in '72. Actually saw them perform it before its US release. Glad you're enjoying the lessons!

[@waynecaswell5727]

@@snoozedoctor Great time to see Jethro Tull. I saw TAAB 2 times in 1972. Couldn't get enough. Great lineup of musicians and theatrical performances were eye opening. Set a high standard for all musicians and concerts I would ever attend in the future.

[@MLewisDesign]

Thank you, this is wonderful! Love Ian’s acoustic guitar playing-like no other, and you have helped to explain why.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thank you. He has a very unique style all his own!

[@pablo963]

Yet another great tutorial, Doc. Thank you. Bonus studio tour for those who watched until the end. "... but I got tired of starving..." really made my day.

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it! I was literally down to 62 kg by the end of that time. I'm no longer 62 kg, that's for sure!!

[@patherron3247]

Saw that tour and agree. Absolutely the BEST show I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot.

[@snoozedoctor]

I saw many too. In that era I saw Mountain, Deep Purple, Yes, Black Sabbath, Badfinger, The Byrds, etc etc No one put on a show nearly as mesmerizing as Tull.

[@loyaldog4929]

I really appreciate you taking the time to share your relationship with Ian's music, Its genuinely first hand and truly expands on the technically humble side of Jethro Tull, which is the best. love the vids

[@snoozedoctor]

I appreciate that!

[@westvalleyjunction]

Your work on these Tull songs has been inspiring. I've gotten about halfway through the second side of Thick as a Brick and found your work so spot on. Now I'm able to bring many of the other tull songs into better focus. Thanks!!

[@snoozedoctor]

I'm so glad it's been of some help! Let me know if you have questions.

[@alanmaslac2065]

So glad to have found this. Ian inspired me to play flute 50 years ago, and today I actively play rock, folk, jazz, blues and specialize in traditional Irish on a rare 19th Century wooden flute. Still, I have always been knocked out by Ian's guitar work, so unique and grabbing is his sound. I play some guitar but had no clue what he does. You made it all understandable, especially by demonstrating how most would play it. The difference is so much what makes Tull Tull. After all these years, it's nice to know. Thank you.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for giving it a listen and commenting. Wow, I wish I played flute, or about any other instrument than guitar. I add some flute to my pieces with midi, but guitar isn't the ideal instrument for midi work. Yes, Ian is just an unbelievable guitar player. When I watch old video of them playing, it's just automatic for him. He's able to do quite complex stuff while he phrases his vocal so amazingly. Gifted guy, no doubt.

[@edrosenbrock7283]

very nice that you shared your music room with us. I enjoyed Anderson´s music break down

[@michaelblum6537]

Thanks for breaking down the intricacies of Ian Anderson's acoustic playing, which is so accomplished and unique. Well done!

[@snoozedoctor]

thank you. Very kind of you. Cheers!

[@anthonyalfredyorke1621]

Thanks for the wonderful music, Ian's a wonderful songsmith and a stunning Musician his guitar playing is superb and like the sadly missed Greg Lake Thier stuff sounds simple until you try to play it. Thanks again and have a wonderful weekend. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for the kind comment! Cheers to you!

[@BilboFromTG]

Thanks, really appreciate this, looking forward to the tutorials! Cheers 😎👍

[@cinpa2968]

My guitar journey has always knelt at the alter of Ian/Martin, Pete Townshend and Davey Johnstone (so integral to so many EJ classics yet rarely name checked). “My God” this was fantastic! Thank you!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Some of my favorites too. Tommy was one of my fav albums in high school. Then I heard Live at Leeds and ever since have wanted to reproduce the sound of an SG played through a dimed 100 watt Hi watt.

[@jstarang1]

I have always said the same thing. Ian's flute work really does over shadow his acoustic guitar skills, which are, as you mentioned, considerable. The way his riffs and arpeggios connect his chord progressions so fluidly and he always plays his own walking bass lines while connecting his progressions with riffs and arpeggios. His style is very distinctive and very innovative in the British folk rock scene. Its like he is trying to turn his acoustic guitar into a lute. In his mind he is playing a lute! Amidst a medieval audience and King of Court in a 12th century Scottish castle. 😂 Great vid. I learned how to play guitar from watching DVDs mostly of Ian Anderson playing acoustic and Robby Krieger from the Doors playing electric. My style is like a more amatuer version of Tull and the Doors mixed due to this lol.

[@snoozedoctor]

Great combo! Love Robby Krieger's playing. Yes, Ian definitely developed his own style and it was quite unique. I could hear 10 seconds of his playing an unfamiliar song and immediately recognize his sound.

[@claudioalmonti4667]

Very good playing.. and nice collection of instruments...

[@snoozedoctor]

Thank you very much!

[@fernandomarco9549]

Great as always! I used to do this techniques too.

[@serendip369]

Nice one doc. very well articulated . Cheers , and big thanx from over the pond .

[@snoozedoctor]

cheers to you!

[@charlychips]

Sweet man. Thanks for sharing the amazing genius of Anderson.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@phukkelberry2846]

Very cool. I enjoyed the demonstration, playing and singing, sounds great. I loves me Jethro Tull.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks so much!

[@johnpehanich832]

Finally someone who teaches us how to get that unique jethro tull sound out of a guitar

[@snoozedoctor]

He has such a unique style. It's very fun to try to replicate.

[@desavera]

Awesome !!! thanks a lot and congrats ... a solid approach for sure.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for listening and commenting!

[@Keninoz1]

Great to discover someone who really understands the music of Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson & Martin Barre. Really looking forward to the tutorials :)

[@snoozedoctor]

thank you for the kind comment!

[@nilanperera4774]

Hey, thanks so much, brother, for your work on Anderson's signature style. I'm a huge fan and have lifted a few by ear but you've finessed a lot..A funny note: my work has been primarily in abstract instrumental music for the last 35 years, but I play roots at home..it actually solidifies by sense of 'form' in a formless environment. Thanks again!!!

[@snoozedoctor]

You’re welcome! Cheers!

[@marcelocastro5037]

Marvelous explanations, thanks from Brasil.

[@snoozedoctor]

You are welcome! Cheers to you!

[@paulsmith380]

Very nice analysis of Ian Anderson techniques. Did not put me to sleep at all. The first vinyl LP I ever purchased with my own money was Stand Up. Nice studio BTW!

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dr.atilaandradeadv2774]

Good job, congratulations! 👍 🥰 🤘 👊

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks 👍

[@RobLang84]

Ian is definitely up there as one of the most talented and important people in music. Up there with... Zappa... Patton... Beethoven... Paul Simon... The mark of a great artist for me is when every album is completely refreshing and original. Genius

[@snoozedoctor]

He just doesn't get enough recognition, IMHO. He invented a whole style of guitar playing and has such a gift for melody. If you haven't heard it, check out his solo album "Divinities, 12 dances with God." It's completely different from the rest of his catalog as it was entirely composed on flute. I can't think of another musician as flexible and varied in his approach to music.

[@kagreen2k]

I’m trying to learn Thick As A Brick. This video is invaluable. Thank you. 😊

[@snoozedoctor]

I have this more dedicate part one tutorial. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJKaqayJhLOgmcksi=FBP-S_dRsV2DwWg5

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Instant Subscriber! Outstanding content. Thanks...now, where can I find some Tull flute tutorials? Seriously.

[@blackie5566]

I second thant - great lessons!!! Thank you!!!

[@pkoven]

Fantastic. only one mistake in the background info: Ian's default key of F by playing the D on the 3rd fret was not due to his vocal range; it is because the flute, like most other classical instruments, are naturally most easily played in the key of F and otherwise require mental transcribing by the flutist. On the other hand, guitar music played in F as we all know is cumbersome and would never allow the elaborate unique things Ian does with suspended chords. So Ian solved the problem by using a capoed D at 3 as his default key as F for composition to match his flute parts which he later layered on. This same problem is the reason why Paul McCartney recorded Yesterday a full step down in F yet fingered the chords in key of G, so that it came out in F to match the cellos and other classic accompanying instruments. Most music books present Yesterday with guitar chords in F, which is indeed the recorded key, but Paul never played it that way. If you watch all videos, Paul always fingers chords to Yesterday in G. his guitar is tuned down a whole step [a common Beatles trick]. Another famous recording w/ the same problem and solution is California Dreamin' due to the flute solo in the bridge.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for that info! I played in the jazz band in high school when I was still learning my instrument and struggled because everything was in B flat for the horns. None of the popular music I was learning at the time was in that key. I'd like to say it broadened my horizons, but I still don't like to play in B flat.

[@pkoven]

@@snoozedoctor you see? it took me decades to figure this out, and it only happened bec i sat next to a flutist at a wedding, and he explained to me the whole deal. play a G on capo 3 and you've got your Bb!

[@snoozedoctor]

@@pkoven It was the improvising that tripped me up because in the jazz band I couldn't capo. I'd like to be able to close my eyes and envision the scales, or be good enough to follow my ear through the changes. Last week I played with a old bandmate who went on to straight jazz career and it was ridiculous trying to follow him. I'm just not that good.

[@wesmatron]

He uses the capo is for several reasons: Because the F chord is quite restrictive and harder to play than a D, especially on an acoustic and especially at speed. Also because the D shape offers a wide variety of opportunities for hammer-on/pull-off embellishments. Also because the D shape has open, un-fretted strings that can give a 'bigger' and more sustained sound. Also because a capo will often give a boost in sustain (it gives the guitar a metal 'zero fret'). Also because you can get more inversions out of a D shape (eg using an open A in the bass, or an F# on the D string or Low E). The open D shape is usually less tiring on the hands than a full barre F shape. In fact lots of Tull songs are played using the same chords... Ian tends to gravitate towards D, C, Am, G, Em and just moves the capo around to change the key. eg Cheap Day Return: C, D, G, Am, A with Capo on 7th. (Key: G) Wond'ring Aloud: C, Am G, D with Capo at 3rd (Key: Eb) Nursie: C, Am, D with Capo at 4th (Key: E) Skating Away: C, G, D,Fsus2 , A with Capo at 3rd (Key: F) Up the 'Pool: C, D, A, Asus4, G, Bm, Bb: Capo at 7th (Key: A) One White Duck: G, C, D, Em, Bb with Capo at 4th (Key: B) Pig-Me and the Whore: C, D, G, Fsus2, with Capo at 2nd (Key: A) Crash Barrier Waltzer: G, C, D, Am, Em with capo at 2nd (Key: A) etc etc etc So it's not so much about playing in F and more about using chord shapes that flow well together, sound good, and allow embellishment (especially on an acoustic)... And, as Google will tell you, "The standard concert flute, also called the C flute, Boehm flute, silver flute, or simply flute, is pitched in C and has a range of about three and a half to four octaves starting from the note C (middle C)." ... Not F. The only concert instrument I remember being in F is the Contrabass Trombone... which also comes in Bb. EDIT: Also worth noting that Tull have been in the business over 40 years. Over that time-span a man's voice naturally lowers so keys tend to get shifted down over time. Couple that with the throat operations Ian has had, and I'm sure quite a few songs will no -longer be performed in their original key.

[@pkoven]

@@wesmatron somehow is missed your comments 2 years ago when you posted it. thank you very enlightening.

[@konarain]

I was trying those same songs, Glenn Cornick died ‘on’ Hawaii county..Only got to play w him Once! He keeps breaking into living in the past!!! I’m an odd key guy myself! Thanks for singing so decently along w playing.. Alohoho

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! I didn't see Cornick with JT, but I did get to see him with Wild Turkey opening, I think, for Black Sabbath. I enjoyed Wild Turkey more than Sabbath. They had a great sound. Cheers!

[@arteCee]

great work!..i'm a long time fan of the tull, and acoustic player..and have to say Your's is the first player channel I found... who has looked closely at I.A's guitar technique. Interesting work. T.y!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you found my channel!

[@leftypick4854]

Those melodies! Well done!

[@snoozedoctor]

thanks!

[@SCDfamily]

Thank you Sir... it was great, very useful to improve my Jethro Tull playabilities.. Keep on tutorials for us !

[@snoozedoctor]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the channel!

[@johnnyn.5281]

Thank you. I learned a bunch today.

[@snoozedoctor]

You are welcome!

[@johnroberts3723]

Great stuff Early tull up to about 75 was amazingly creative and Ian Anderson was a musicians musician.

[@snoozedoctor]

I'm with you. Starting with the Stand Up album, Ian just went into uncharted water. For me, that lasted until Heavy Horses album. Certainly some good material on later albums but it became more formula, albeit with many outstanding melodies still.

[@crash48one]

Brilliant, love it ❤ the Telecaster is Amazing

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks so much!

[@edyrovelo9995]

Wow ! What a great find you were , down to earth good and honest playing In no time at all will be jamming Thanks man !

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come!

[@dupont135]

I don't see Ian Anderson as a best guitarists, but yes, one the most personal artists. He has a sound, different from other guitarists. And I love him. Jethro Tull just has a personal style. That's why the songs are classics...

[@snoozedoctor]

Totally agree! I think his most impressive skill is just the arrangement of the acoustic parts, his accuracy in playing them live, and his ability to sing expressive vocals over the playing. It's a personal style for sure.

[@thereeledbarkley9393]

Absolutely. Ian Anderson is a song writer and musician out of another time. "My God" comes to mind instantly as inimitably original guitar bit.

[@usatrooper5045]

What makes all great guitarists is their own style and as much as I'd like to pick the greatest would be almost impossible for me there's just too many, From Clapton, Django, Page, Gilmore, Harrison and two of the top tier guitarists of all time Glen Campbell and Roy Clark ....

[@maildanielotero]

Muchas gracias por tan buena información. Y muy bellas tu guitarras!!!!!!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! I love his guitar style!

[@EverybodyLovesMoe]

Great channel! I met a guy in college years ago who introduced me to Jethro. I was hooked. I was just beginning to play at the time. I have always loved the acoustic mixed with electric. What can be said about the flute playing, geez. I have my favs of course but never could really play the songs as they were too difficult for me, and perhaps playing solo, not quite as inviting. I have a much better go at imitating him and singing. I am looking at learning some now. I think the biggest challenge is his speed generally. Usually when I play songs I always go too fast. I like the speed. Cheers.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Yes, his tempo always makes all the arpeggios challenging! I hope you find the tutorials useful in your pursuits!

[@jcomm120]

Thanks a pile of fragrant daisies for this lovely tuto!!!!

[@snoozedoctor]

You are so welcome!

[@putkettleonfilms]

Came across your channel via Reason For Waiting and like you JTull covers. Lovely Martin too.

[@snoozedoctor]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rocksteady9115]

Well done

[@Ptoddyo]

Correct about the tunings! If I remember correctly on Bursting Out when Ian introduced One Brown Mouse (an ode to etc) he said if Robert Burns could have tuned his guitar in open E tuning, he would have “certainly” written this song. Or something to that effect. Cracked me up. I’ve been a forever fan of Tull having to defend the band since the early days against the peeps who were convinced a rock band can’t have a flute, the simps. Good job on the up and down strokes too, as it really shapes the music in a unique way. Cheers. Ps Ian also said on Bursting Out the Jacks in the Green were plural, but he hasn’t said that since. I always wanted to call him out on that point. Ha, but I digress. Really enjoyed your approach here!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Yeah, the open E comment kinda threw me off for awhile. When I hear that I think of what most people call open E which is really open D tuning since most people tune down rather than up. But, it was really DADGAD tuning which made sense in the end.

[@Ptoddyo]

Yes, I learned that too. Friends with perfect pitch would be confused by the comment, but it was an Ian joke I presume. Enjoyed your picking lesson. When I used to play some of these songs I cheated with a pick and finger style to correct the sound of an up/down pick style. It was fun to see you do that!

[@giamo645]

That's why Ian is a great guitarist as all musicians who have a style of their own. Ian is a master in fret-picking, alternating arpeggio and strumming on same chord. In the passage of 'thin Ice' at 14:35 try to keep the D shape and move the index finger and ring finger before landing to the C. I am more at ease in this way.

[@snoozedoctor]

What gets me is how effortless it is for him. I tend to have to concentrate so much on my fingers that I have no attention left for vocal phrasing, something he did so well.

[@giamo645]

@@snoozedoctor crash barrier waltzer is an example of his amazing guitar/voice talent..a one man orchestra 😂 By the way, your version is awesome 👍

[@Majnun74]

I gave up trying to play guitar like Anderson. ‘Up the Pool’ and ‘Dr. Bogenbroom’ broke me.

[@snoozedoctor]

I only focused on the actual techniques more recently. Not only are there intricate picking patterns to deal with, but then you have the odd meter to so many songs!

[@savinglivesofourown]

Great tutorial.

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you liked it!

[@natek3352]

Thank you for this--wonderful lesson.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for listening and commenting!

[@ricardolacza]

Congrats from Brasil. I felt the same as you describe how you feel at first listen to Jethro Tull. For me it was a kiss of a witch. I started to hunt all those records I could find. As LPs was too expensive at that 1978's, in my 18 years old, I started to save all the money I can to buy those records. Some times I stop to listen them on my old pickup. Thanks for some details of Anderson's technics I didn't notice until now. Best regards andTake care.

[@snoozedoctor]

thank you!

[@rayblue69]

great stuff, great fan of Ian's playing, I love these acoustic gems so much, I sing and play those tunes since 1999, always challenging but fun to play thanks for the video, great playing:) Ray

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! They are about right for my ability. Any more complex and I wouldn't be able to play and sing at the same time!

[@grahamrostant5035]

Hey SD, I'm a few months into your channel and I am compelled to once again thank you for the care and attention to producing these vids. The work has paid off for me...on the guitar side at least, not so much the vocals... The alternate picking on songs like Thick As A Brick and Dun RIngill now work...I'd been fingerpicking mostly. The slurred upstrokes are coming easier and I have several projects ahead from your library. So it's been of huge benefit to me in embracing the work of my all time musical hero. Were I able to beat the restrictions exporting to the US, I'd send you a bottle of our famous (and deadly) Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Sauce in gratitude!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Wow, I'd love to try some of that Scorpion sauce! Last evening I was having some of my pickled habaneros. Those things will light you up!

[@grahamrostant5035]

@@snoozedoctor Hey SD, I sent an email to the address given by KZbin some day last week. Did you receive it?

[@snoozedoctor]

@@grahamrostant5035 I don't see it. Try again and I'll be looking for it. It may have gone to my promotional inbox or something.

[@dixiefallas7799]

Thanks that was very well played! Subbed.🇬🇧

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for the sub!

[@celestefraser01]

Great lesson, subscribed, thanks again!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for the sub!

[@amiskalo]

Amazing video. Thank you

[@snoozedoctor]

Thank you!

[@padreemiliobortolinineto4358]

Very good! Thanks 😊

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@tcoudi]

thank you so much, back in the day , when i started playing guitar, Ian was my main hero. i believe he is better guitar player, then flute player.

[@snoozedoctor]

Indeed, he is a very skilled guitar and mandolin player. His flute playing did improve quite a bit in the '90s when he focused on correct technique. Check out his solo album "Divinities; Twelve Dances with God." Composed entirely on flute.

[@tcoudi]

@@snoozedoctor i know divinities, but its a paradox, bucause with his better skills and habits, his playing kinda lost balls, i guess is partially due to his breathing capacity, but many lics he relearned are not dirty enough

[@snoozedoctor]

@@tcoudi He definitely lost that "bluesy" aspect of his playing. He pretty much quit using that humming along with his flute that was so amazing and kinda "dirty."

[@gibby6904]

Nice lesson....Martin sounds good too...

[@snoozedoctor]

thanks!

[@Robbo57]

Highly enjoyable, gave me plenty to consider when learning Tull.

[@snoozedoctor]

I'm glad it's helpful!

[@christaddonio8630]

Awesome. You da man.

[@noelalejandroreynosorique]

Thanks bro 👍

[@snoozedoctor]

Welcome 👍 Cheers!

[@davidr5250]

Very good! Nice guitar

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks for listening

[@milracing73]

Awesome. I met an anesthesiologist once named Dr Warm. Best name ever.

[@snoozedoctor]

I love it! I worked with a surgeon named Dr. Payne. Not as good! lol.

[@ianwilliams7364]

very nice - thank you

[@snoozedoctor]

thank you!

[@ellisguitars]

😁👍👍

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Another Anderson masterpiece of acoustics --is "skating away --on the thin ice of the new day -- love that intro --similar to brick ?

[@snoozedoctor]

My favorite track from that album!

[@denisnagot6982]

Quite a guitar beginner, and eternal fan of Jethro Tull, i have greatly appreciated your video. Many tanks for sharing your talents. The bad side is.. that It makes me miserable to realize I'll never be able to play such complex pieces.

[@snoozedoctor]

He's an amazingly accurate guitar player. A bit amazing that he took up flute because he heard Clapton, Hendrix, and the like and decided he'd never be that good on guitar. I'm not sure many of them could play what he played with such precision and accuracy. Ian was notorious in the studio for getting it on the first take. He doesn't make mistakes.

[@denisnagot6982]

@@snoozedoctor Hi Doc, if you allow me....which JT song would you recommend a beginner/almost intermediate guitarist to learn ? Thanks

[@snoozedoctor]

@@denisnagot6982 I think the acoustic section of Aqualung would be a good place to start. I'll try to think of others.

[@denisnagot6982]

@@snoozedoctor Thanks. I have found several tutorials of that part, but it's quite easy, and I'd like to try something more challenging. Let me know you have any ideas. I might try My god, with the help of your tutorial.

[@snoozedoctor]

@@denisnagot6982 I did a tutorial on Slipstream from the Aqualung album. That one is pretty straight forward.

[@taab7]

Great video - thanks Doc. Love the term "slurred up-stroke". I sang and alternated playing on acoustic and bass guitars in a Tull cover band for a couple of years in the early 2000's and used the term 'raked upstroke' when rehearsing, but I prefer your "slurred" term. I use this "slurred" strumming style whenever I play the intro to Led Zep's "Gallows Pole". Would love to see you do a tutorial for "Velvet Green". Here's a tip when playing the bridge verses of Velvet Green: When shifting from the GaddD chord shape (3X0033), play Cadd9/F holding down the F note on 6th string with your thumb (130033). Most guitarists erroneously go from a G major shape to an F major barre chord shape and lose all the dramatic tension of that section.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Yeah, I didn't know exactly what to call it, so I used that term. I'm sure there's a more established way of describing it. Man, I would have loved to play in a JT tribute band. "Velvet Green". Love that song! I've delayed learning that one because I know I can't play and sing it at the same time. Thanks for the tip on that. If you watch any of the video of him live, it's clear he does what you describe. I believe he does the same on the '0 power of 10" section on Minstrel. I would have been tempted to play a Fsus2 there. But, a quick strum tells me it's like you say. I believe he might do the same on the chorus of Dun Ringill, instead of the Fsus2 I've been playing.

[@1MRBASSMAN]

@@snoozedoctor Long hair music types call it an arpeggiated chord. Slurred means something different.

[@snoozedoctor]

@@1MRBASSMAN good point. It really is an arpeggio.

[@StevenParente]

Good job! Liked and subscribed!

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad to have you onboard!

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

someone in Australia --sent me a DVD ---entitled IAN ANDERSONS ACCOUSTIC MAGIC extracts licks etc from his albums over 40 years --all digitally remastered ---- stunning listening - he obviously uses a Martin D series -(us mortals can only dream )--best equipment --but what a guitarist !

[@snoozedoctor]

Wow, would love to have seen/heard that CD. He was playing relatively cheap guitars up until Thick as a Brick. I think I saw that he used a Yamaha, or similar, on Aqualung. But he bought a Martin 00-21 (New Yorker, they call it) and used that on TAAB. It was a lightly built guitar so he used silk wrapped strings on it. From there he started collecting vintage Martins and his guitar sound was unparalleled, in my opinion.

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

@@snoozedoctor I will try to find out the correct title of that CD (Andersons acoustic riffs ) hundreds of them --sadly the DVD has gone missing -- I had in 2009--and send you the details ---thankyou for the great lessons ---appreciate !

[@johntousseau9380]

That Martin sounds amazing. Nice Tele too. I have one myself, although much newer.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Just took the Tele on a road trip to play with buddies, hadn't played it in a while, and it was sweet.

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Yes -thankyou --Dm -if you play it fast ---I watched the entire LIVE Jethro Tull in Miami 78 ---he plays this endless monster so easily ----what a virtuoso ---great performance when young !

[@snoozedoctor]

Indeed! His accuracy is astounding. I can't play it that clean when I'm not singing. To sing with his sense of phrasing whilst playing all those arpeggios flawlessly, well like I said, astounding. he was known to be a monster in the studio too. One or two takes and he was out of there. That's insane.

[@stevenhaywood6027]

Finally we get to see your face! ! You have a good looking, kindly face alright! Love all the info from a musician's point of view about the playing of the music of the great Ian Anderson! Fascinating! sttgaegoaktd

[@tommcnally3646]

I agree, Ian introducing the flute to rock was great, unique guitarist and song writer, I've seen Tull them several times always great live

[@snoozedoctor]

best live show I ever saw, TAAB tour '72

[@stevendavid5370]

I agree as to Ian's musicianship - Brilliant! But the rest of the band are equally brilliant in their musicianship. No slouches in ANY of them. His phrasing of lyrics to the music is incredible. Truly he is very much a piece of "Americana" music and he should be accredited as such!!

[@snoozedoctor]

Yes, he's always surrounded himself with the cream of the crop. John Evan and Martin Barre, Barrymore, all incredible. I was lucky enough to see them on the original TAAB tour in '72. Still the best live show I've ever seen. Just amazing.

[@jean-marieboucherit4518]

Thank you!!!

[@snoozedoctor]

You're welcome!

[@beeftheheat]

Exactly!

[@gioacme7321]

Thank you so much for your explanation, nobody do in so clear and precise way in all web. Ian is brilliant and have a lot of humilty, i always hear him speaking and explain that he begin to play flute because he is a bad Guitar player (??????). Incredible. Plus : i see Tull most of any other band live in Italy - 5 times -. and i owned proudly the autographs of Ian, Martin, Jonathan Noyce and Doan Perry... Plus2 : subscribed

[@snoozedoctor]

You're very welcome! Ian may not have been a great electric guitar player but not many could have done what he did on acoustic. Still, to me, his greatest gift is imagination and composition. He's so blessed with sense of melody. I've seen Tull exactly 5 times too!

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Way back in 1967 ---hunting along southern Congo border --Someone turned up the BBC on transistor radio ---we heard the magical sound of a flute--radio anouncer said " listen to this British rock group - Jethro Tull ---(living in the past)---never forgot that sound !

[@snoozedoctor]

I was at a party in the 8th grade and the girl hosting put on a new record she had bought, "Stand Up." I was mesmerized. Totally unique sound. Hooked ever since!

[@yairidy90]

First I would like to say what a beautiful guitar. Martin D 35? Secondly that slurred up stroke has really helped dial in my tull songs. Thanks

[@snoozedoctor]

This guitar is a 2008 Martin OMC Aura. It was a bit of a departure for Martin because it had a much slimmer neck profile and the different inlay on the fingerboard. I don't think they made them for too long. I really like it though. It also has a slightly wider string spacing at the saddle and that makes finger style easier. Glad you found the video!

[@mattrogers1946]

Cold Wind To Valhalla and of course Salamander are both in DADGAD as well.

[@snoozedoctor]

Right! Check out my tutorial on both One Brown Mouse and Cold Wind in DADGAD.

[@davidbrown5152]

Love the video. I finally can TRY and play some of my favourite Tull songs. I have been inspired to try their songs after watching Martin Barre in concert last week. Martin is a superb guitarist. The combination of Ian’s flute/acoustic and Martin’s dynamic arrangements are indeed original and very effective. I have found that the different time signatures, stops and starts and unusual chords make it very difficult to play and sing at the same time! I am not really a guitar nerd but I have a Clapton signature Martin 028 which I rarely play because of the V shaped neck. I find it difficult to to barre chord. I’m not into the dreadnought acoustics. Looking to purchase a smaller guitar. Any suggestions?

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! Totally agree with your assessment of Barre. "Tull" has never been the same without him. He has such a unique sound and impeccable time and rhythm. Also agree with Ian's playing making it hard to play and sing many of the songs. Even the simpler ones like Wondering Aloud, give me a bit of trouble. I haven't played the Clapton model. I'll admit I'm not an expert on neck shapes, but in general do you like thinner or chunkier necks?

[@TimSprau]

Tĥat guitar sounds amazing. Could you tell me the mode?

[@snoozedoctor]

Yes, I'm playing a 2008 Martin OMC Aura.

[@vibefrequencyable]

Would love a salamander tutorial!!!

[@snoozedoctor]

Salamander is a tough one. I started to learn it and I backed off. Maybe I'll try again.

[@joelestes2257]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5enhpKBr7qVf8U He includes a link to the tab in ultimate guitar. Its not as difficult as it sounds, the key is the DADGAD tuning.

[@vibefrequencyable]

Look forward to your skating away tutorial..people youtube spend far to much time showing chords etc...and not picking and picking patters (strings) . better to do 2 or 3 vids then rush it all into one..

[@snoozedoctor]

tutorial is up

[@vibefrequencyable]

@@snoozedoctor ty ty ty ty ty tyty!🙏

[@John-D.]

Strum "attack" is like Roger Hodgson "attacks" the Note 🎵

[@alanbeck5518]

Would be grateful if you would cover Nursie and also the lead guitar solo. Thanks.

[@snoozedoctor]

I'll get around to it! Laid up for a while due to surgery but I'll be back soon.

[@John-D.]

He was "Unique" for Sure!

[@snoozedoctor]

Definitely!

[@TheJbellomy]

yes

[@ttatum]

Could you give me some advice? The only acoustic I have is an old Yamaha FG-340, made around 1978. It's big and bulky so I plan to upgrade to something smaller. I saw online that Ian was a big fan of the Martin O-16NY acoustic. Given that my focus is his techniques, do you have any recommendations?

[@snoozedoctor]

I like the smaller bodies, although the one I play in this video is a little bigger body but it is so comfortable to play it gets a lot of use. This one has a very thin neck and it's a bit wider, both of which I like. Wow, I think a nice compromise would be an OM body. If you are mostly a strummer, sometimes fingerpicker, an OM body is great. I'm a sucker for a good parlor or 00 body but I use them more for finger style. Man, Ian is playing those tiny guitars now! They are custom made for him, but I sure would like to try one. Contrary to what you might think, well built small guitars are very loud. My 00 Huss and Dalton is a cannon. By far the loudest guitar I own, but I don't strum it very often. As far as brands, Martin and Larrivee are great mid-priced brands. Personally, never cared for Taylors although people seem to love them. Ian's New Yorker was a bit different. He said it was lightly built and wouldn't take the strain of regular steel strings so he used steel wrapped silk. I always wondered how he got that incredible warm tone on TAAB. He started buying vintage Martins, especially 30s and early 40s. Probably what he used on Passion Play, although it may have been the New Yorker still. At any rate, try some 00, OM and parlors if you're able. It's still important to play it before you buy it. Over the years I've bought 3 unplayed and I got rid of all of them. I hope that helps. Oh, lastly, wood. I would recommend an entire wood body without laminate wood side and back. The laminates are super stiff and while durable, stifle the lows. Spruce top for me. Sides and backs, maple = bright, treble mahogany = even tone across the register, rosewood (getting hard to find and pricy) is warm and powerful.

[@ttatum]

@@snoozedoctor Thank you doc. This is very helpful!

[@traceystern6592]

For TAAB intro, the g shape strum, are you strumming the downstrokes, or are they silent or muted. Been working on this to sound right, for years. Thank u!!

[@snoozedoctor]

Someone else has asked about the timing of that strum. Was that you? I will post a video when I'm back in town next week.

[@wesmatron]

Salamander is also in DADGAD 👍

[@snoozedoctor]

I have that one on the list to learn!

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

NICE LESSON ---is there any way we can get the TABS ?

[@snoozedoctor]

Let me see what I can do. I've only done one song, an instrumental, so I'm not too good at it.

[@Postmortumaz]

Can a guitar be up tuned if you dont have a capo? Without snapping strings.

[@snoozedoctor]

That would be really hard on the fingers. I frequently keep my guitar tuned down a half step to E flat to make it easier to play.

[@urick4321]

Fantastic. Great picking and especially Anderson's trademark upstroke slur. That slur sounds easy but isn't! I'll beg you for a '0^10=Nothing at All' tutorial. I can't seem to get the rhythm / timing.

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! I haven't given that part a serious go, but I know it will be rhythmically challenging. Like almost every song of his, doesn't sound that hard, until you try to play it.