Souvenirs - John Prine - Complete Guitar Tutorial with Tabs

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[@johndillon3942]

Thanks! I have been efforting with this tune to get it as near "John Prine" as possible. You brought it home for me. You just taught an ole dog new tricks! John

[@MikesMusicMethod]

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[@mmintich]

Great quote by Mike: Finger picking is organic! Thanks for the music and encouragement - donations have been worth it.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

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[@georgirwycheb6334]

For this quality of lessons, you must be the top guitar lessons chanel, man. So much detail and dedication. Thank you

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Haha, thanks Georgi, but far from it. I'm only picking songs I really like or that people I like request. Also, have only really been hammering away at this channel for about a year. Other guys were much wiser and got on the horse a decade ago. But slow and steady, I dont plan on slowing down! Please consider supporting the channel. None of my content is behind a pay wall! Value for value! www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DDSNNKQVTWWS6

[@georgirwycheb6334]

@@MikesMusicMethod Well, get them 🐎, i just don't see often people like you. You got it all ... and still ,even if you're not on top (now) quality speaks for itself. All best, mate 💪

[@georgirwycheb6334]

@@MikesMusicMethod And I will make monthly donatians for sure just need to start work again ,right now.. it's not so pretty haha 😆

[@MikesMusicMethod]

@@georgirwycheb6334 fair enough, man. "Times, they are...a craaazay." Best of luck. I'll toss some prayers upstairs for ya, Georgi.

[@georgirwycheb6334]

@@MikesMusicMethod Haha thanks man ,Haaaallelujah ☺Be well, Mike !

[@scottflaherty7371]

You're a great teacher. John Prine does so much with just a few chords. You've broken it down so even I'm learning

[@MikesMusicMethod]

thanks, man! That's the goal! To make it clear and simple, but not to dumb down the content/playing. So glad you're getting value from the channel. Please consider monthly support no matter how small, and let me know what other songs I could tackle for you.

[@marcohermans3207]

Yesterday I heard this song at a funeral and I cried when I heard this song, so beautiful. It hit me in my soul. I didn't know the song before so after the funeral I went to a friend and asked him if he knew which song it was. John Prine with Souvenirs he said and when I got home I immedialtely searched for this song on youtube . That's how I found your video. Because I'm a guitar player myself I grabbed the tabs from your page and started practicing it. I'm not a travis picker at all but this is a good study piece with special memories on a great friend ! Thanks for the very well explained tutorial. It's awesome.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

woah. that's a heck of a story. Sorry for the loss. Yeah, Prine is floating around out there but unless you're told by a friend he's totally lost to the airwaves.Glad you discovered him. His last record is worth an entire spin "Tree of forgiveness". Every song he hits upon some folk archetype. It's brilliant. It's all timeless but not overdone. And thanks! Glad you learned from the channel. I pride myself on accuracy and being meticulous to the picking details. If you're rusty or a nube check out my playlist "Travis Finger picking". especially the video "travis picking primer". that will be a great crash course.

[@marcohermans3207]

@@MikesMusicMethod, it's not that hard to play I think when I have the tabs in front of me played a three quarter of the original speed... But when I remove the tabs my muscle memory don't take over yet. It's a technique I'll have to develop. Normally I play rock or blues on a electric with a pick and sometimes hybrid picking. I will check out your crash course for sure.

[@lolacranley3267]

Love John prine you are cool teacher .love 😅. How you teach with such humour love it

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Thanks! 😃 Tons of videos over here at MMM. 200 + tutorials. So dive in, join the Discord to ask questions, and stay in touch!

[@terjekasp]

One of the best from Prine imo. Love the lyrics.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

he's so great at these nostalgic songs, isnt he?

[@terjekasp]

@@MikesMusicMethod exactly!

[@nancy-comments]

Thank you for demystifying so many pretty songs and making them attainable.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

thanks, Nancy. Really appreciate the words. What song next? And if you're getting value from the channel please consider monthly support so I can keep cranking them out. God bless.

[@tobyinforzato7610]

I’ve been searching for a lesson to learn this song for years!!! Great Prine tune!!

[@MikesMusicMethod]

glad ya found the channel! I've got tons of Prine tunes with tabs over at the website that you can snag for little or no cost. Enjoy the 200+ tutorials on Prines, Townes, Blaze etc...lmk how else I can help!

[@scooperjs]

Excellent song. Great job at dissecting into manageable chunks. This is my favourite of Prine's along with Speed Of the Sound Of Loneliness which is also finger picked.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

thanks. please consider a contribution. And yeah, i keep getting requests for Speed Of the Sound... I'll add it to the list.

[@andrewduhmetroid]

Can't wait to learn this one!

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Glad to hear Andrew. Let me know how it goes. I'd love to see your progress. Upload a video when you get it down!

[@andrewduhmetroid]

@@MikesMusicMethod started today!

[@batman48195]

Great video. Thanks! What model Gretsch are you playing? Everyone says get a Tele, but I like your tone!

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Haha. Well in the video I'm publishing next I play it on a Tele. So wait and see! The Gretsch was a fun novelty for me, but I always loved the Tele and just went back to it.

[@joepall323]

Thanks man, good stuff. I'm well on the way to gettin it down.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Keep me posted

[@mariomanningfan]

Don't feel too bad about not liking John Prine's early work. I think I heard in an interview once that he couldn't stand his own voice before his sound changed. His voice in his later years complimented his songs much better

[@MikesMusicMethod]

hey! thanks for this. i agree with Legend himself. Nice to know.

[@johnross5722]

Dude you got charisma, your lessons are great

[@MikesMusicMethod]

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[@johnross5722]

Mike how do you get on discord, Thanks

[@gloriousmr]

Thanks!

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Welcome! Thanks for da supa!

[@jamesblakeslee7462]

Sorry man I like both prine voices. His first 7 albums are all hits imo. Also his 2000-2020 albums...basically everything for me really.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

A lot of people do. No doubt the great songs are littered all throughout his career. Incredible catalog.

[@chip582002]

You are completely wrong about his early work and his voice, you just haven't heard enough of it. Listen to Bruised Orange, there are several versions including one that is an electric version during his long hair period probably in the late 70s to the early 80s. Souvenirs was like maybe the 4th song he ever wrote, but certainly in the first 10. I saw an interview where he says he was playing the first three songs he had at an open mic night at a place called the wooden peg or the fifth peg, something like that, in south Chicago, I think don't hold me to all the specifics. But anyhow, he decided he needed a new song and wrote this song on the bus on the way to the pub. Don't miss out on all these great works you seem to be a good guitar player and would really enjoy his early work. Great video, by the way, thanks.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Chip, thanks for the nice note. Yes, I'm from the south side of Chicago. So it resonates with me. I've since listened to all of Bruised Orange since recording this, and...::cowers and covers face:: dont hit me. lol But I still make the same claim. His voice and the production don't appeal to me at all. This is to say nothing about the songwriting. It's excellent! But I'm not pulled into the record because the aesthetic of his voice and the production don't rope me in. And nothing intellectual about it. It's almost like a smell or taste preference. Nothing I can do to change it but keep trying it every once in a while and seeing if the sensation changes. It's the same with Dylan. For years I couldnt stand his voice on New Morning. And then a decade after my first listen it sunk in and I was finally able to really enjoy the record. However it also works the other way. For several years I loved the voice of Father John Misty, and now the appeal has vanished and slipped through my fingers.

[@petersmith1699]

Mike, I am leaving my silly guitar teacher and moving to you. Amazing stuff.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

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[@tuna22lm]

I have wanted to learn some of John Primes songs this is cool, I am a 70 year old beginner I hope I can learn to play some of his songs, I only just heard about him around a month and a half ago by a guy that was playing one of his songs something stone I can't remember lol.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Sam Stone! and Hey, welcome! It's never to let to learn something new or hear about a new artist. Dive into the content. If you find this one is too hard check out this playlist and go in order for about the first 10 and I'll have you Travis picking in a couple of months! kzbin.info/aero/PLim_0PRqdn-DCjVoJEe5bkOUijH7f56Ra&si=jPE0AQCYk9c4VsCP

[@tuna22lm]

@@MikesMusicMethod ya that's the one Sam stone, another guy was teaching it I think and. That is where I first learned about John Prine but that was the only song he had of John Prime and he mentioned that John should have been recognized for the songs he had written but really never was, I tend to agree with him, and now I see lots of people on KZbin playing or teaching his songs. Thanks for the links I will check them out.

[@davidtarrant6039]

Hi Mike loving your teaching style and the humour you bring to the learning process. What do you use to create your tabs. Is it an app or what. I want to try transcribing some basic songs and your tabs are so well formatted. Thanks in advance from here in the UK.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Flat.io They hook me up with an account. But i think you get 6 free tabs before they start charging you.

[@davidtarrant6039]

Many thanks Mike. Much appreciated.

[@tuna22lm]

Do you know his song sand and stone or Sam and stone I can't really remember what it is called something stone I think?

[@johnspensieri4332]

Ok. This. Is great.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

haha. yes! I knew you'd dig it! Dive into the content. Tons of Townes, John Prine, Blaze, John Hurt, Dylan etc...all of the content has free and incredibly accurate tabs!

[@scottflaherty7371]

Hey Mike, Thanks! What kind of guitar are you playing? Just curious. I'm looking at guitars

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Gretch electromatic. cant remember the exact model number and it's not at hand this week. But a solid guitar for a reasonable price. My advice is to looked used.

[@johnnymartini4989]

Could you do Sabu visits the twin cities alone, man I love that song, oouu or even Fish and Whistle

[@MikesMusicMethod]

added both to the list. Consider a contribution! thanks, Johnny. I'll keep em coming.

[@joeoleary5346]

Mike, where can I get the tabs for this particular lesson? The tabs on your site are different than what you were showing.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Not sure what you mean, Joe. The tab on my website is what I screenshotted to use in the video. Is there a particular measure that's wonky?

[@stefaniarocchi3958]

Ciao Mike. Sei molto bravo e simpatico.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

thanks. Appreciate it Stefani.

[@scottflaherty7371]

Thanks!

[@MikesMusicMethod]

awwwww yeah! You're welcome and thank you, chickin pickin Scotty!

[@BazookaBeanIsEpic]

wheres the tabs , i went to your websites and theres nothing

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Are you sure you went to the right site? MikesMusicMethod.com under TABS. I just checked. It's there.

[@vincentmartinez4537]

How do i get the tab measures?

[@MikesMusicMethod]

MikesMusicMethod.com free downloads of all my tabs

[@dekestone5905]

Prine credits Steve Goodman for that D play.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

ha. we all learn it from someone first, but that goes back to old blues players at least.

[@The35jackal]

Just joined you’re awesome brother!!

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Welcome aboard! Thanks, man. I promise to keep crankin em out for ya! Any particular content?

[@The35jackal]

I love John Prine, and any blues stuff

[@MikesMusicMethod]

@@The35jackal cool. several Prine are already on the list.

[@kennethb.drinkard2010]

Reminds me of pickin banjo

[@MikesMusicMethod]

indeed!

[@kennethb.drinkard2010]

Just found you,have a medium hand,its all hard for me

[@MikesMusicMethod]

slow and steady. Not sure it's easy for anyone off the bat. Let me know how else i can help.

[@kennethb.drinkard2010]

@@MikesMusicMethod Thank you

[@arenlebrun1719]

Another great lesson Mike. Thanks! And a word of defense on behalf of Mr. Prine. He was not a poet of TVZ’s caliber, but he did write a couple legendary turns of phrase. The first line of the chorus in Sam Stone comes to mind.

[@MikesMusicMethod]

the more I listen to Prine the more I like him. He was lighter and definitely spun a lot of comedy into his songs.

[@CSmith-gi3it]

Ha! “You gonna live alone like me? Well guess what-there are things you can do to make it not so AWFUL” - Dr Steve Brule

[@MikesMusicMethod]

lololololol. yes! lol

[@Joe_Hunt_Music]

Dang man lay off the trucker speed a bit!!

[@MikesMusicMethod]

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