Space Oddity by David Bowie | Acoustic Guitar Lesson

🎸 In this lesson, we'll learn how to play Space Oddity by David Bowie on the guitar. It's a really cool song with interesting chords, cool rhythms, and just all kinds of awesome. 👉 Over 600 Song Guitar Lessons With Chords, Tabs, & Lyrics: www.justinguitar.com/songs #justinguitar #guitarforbeginners #davidbowie
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[@JustinGuitarSongs]

R.I.P :( Tribute lessons for Heroes and Ziggy Stardust now live.

[@L2AProduction]

Thank you Justin, what a great way to celebrate his memory. I'll do my best on this one and try to not ruin it !

[@PabloMunizDuenas]

+JustinGuitar Songs you are awesome dude! and you obviously play guitar like the greats BUT... your singing sounds restrained.. I think you could do "fake" falsettos or something... just scream(sing) like you were drunk... and please dont think that im saying that you cant sing... youre really awesome haha

[@matthewbrooke8208]

+JustinGuitar Songs :really enjoyed this tutorial. rip to a legend :(

[@naishe]

+JustinGuitar Songs Please do a cover. I really liked it, but unfortunately you cut it off in the beginning. Thanks.

[@mihirlovekar6896]

+Pablo Muñiz He must have tried to not to tear up..thats why his voice sounded like that i guess

[@Dima-jc7fx]

00:00 Playthrough 02:40 Introduction 03:20 Intro chords and strumming 07:11 Pre-verse 10:53 Verse 1 14:16 Chorus 17:53 Cool instrumental bit 19:34 Verse 2 19:58 Bridge For all of you and for myself, since I'll be using this lesson a lot :)

[@bobsanchez2948]

He's Great...😁

[@therealawakener7]

R.I.P. David Bowie the best rock music legend EVER!!!!!

[@gamejunk2707]

Adolf Hitler queen + David bowie should be best (maybe)

[@osheen7337]

Adolf Hitler Bowie is far better than queen

[@buddyholly9960]

@@osheen7337 they both are great

[@kathygreca]

I sang the countdown the background

[@richellmcknight446]

Me too!!!😂😂😂😁💖

[@frmacleod]

I started learning guitar in 2020 and had this video saved since then. I would always come back and learn a little bit of this song at a time as it felt too overwhelming at the start. Today I finally put all the parts together and it felt great to play along with the original recording. Thanks Justin for another excellent tutorial.

[@Piratetude]

David Bowie better not quit his day job, because Justin nailed this song.

[@michaeltuffin5002]

Do you think so.. I think he needs capo on fret 2.. Have you heard Justin sing a bit of heroes.. It's beautifully sung by justin

[@ravifennec]

David smiles down on all of us now. RIP

[@oliverread2532]

This guys lessons are great, but he also plays so clear and crisp. It’s so easy to work out the tune just by listening to him cover the song at the start. He’s a very gifted musician like that

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

So great to finally be able play this song. RIP Starman :(

[@jaseo]

1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 e + a D U D U U D D U D

[@superpcstation]

Thank you :)

[@freekuki]

thanks

[@chrisjames1924]

I was just about to upload the same up/down sequence for people but you beat me to it. Thanks. Justin really should do this himself.

[@JorgeDuenasLerin]

Thanks!

[@ozankalelioglu3366]

Is the drumming pattern always the same ? Or does it change at th second part of the song ?!

[@leeturton9254]

Bowie always has those great chord riffs in the middle of the song...such a natural song writer...a true great r.i.p starman

[@Aentwan]

" Ground control to Major E minor " well, that's confusing ;-)

[@fenderland1]

you must be quite dumb if you find that confusing !!!

[@DasSlenderMan]

It's a joke

[@fenderland1]

why is it a joke? why not share with us how you play it ??

[@klfaregonnarocku]

+fenderland1 He has substituted the words 'E Minor' for 'Tom'. Ah hahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahaahahah. ha.

[@rgmozzillo]

It's actually very intuitive...because it helps you to understand the relationship of lyrical melody and when the chord changes occur during the song. It keeps you in time. Great work Justin, as always!

[@glensmith654]

Its funny how you listen to this song on the radio and it sounds pretty simple but theres more to it than you think. Thanks for the tutorial Justin cheers.

[@clivebradley1139]

Still a newbie to guitar playing (at 57!) but you're helping, and inspiring, so please keep giving us more!

[@RiojaRoj]

Clive you're not alone !... I started at 61 ! and this last week started learning the piano, not to mention a dabble on a harmonica : () ... keep going !!!

[@colewaldron1510]

Clive Bradley are you’d till playing?

[@billyusher4907]

How's it going now

[@grampabob6115]

Hang on in there bro, keep strummin. 👍🏻😎👊🏻

[@clivebradley1139]

Cole Waldron Yep, still strummin’ and still enjoying making a noise!

[@metalgearbalkan9219]

I am an absolute beginner at guitar. I got my first guitar 1 week ago, it's surprising that I managed to learn the intro to "Nothing Else Matters" in just 3 days. That's when I got the desire to learn this song. Simply all praise for this channel and all the effort you put into the video, congratulations. One of the best classes on You Tube.

[@Rhinehardos]

Hi Justin, i´ll give you a big hug just for bringing this amazing song to us! David Bowie was an exceptional musician, an icon. I love playing and singing this song because it has that certain vibe, that special energy. Thank you very much for taking us by the hand with all your knowledge and bringing us closer to all these techniques and songs! I've wanted to say that for a long time, well - finally done 😃👍 THANK YOU Justin, ...and RIP dear David

[@harveymexicanjumpingbean1708]

I sang my heart out to Space Oddity when I was 10 years old and it was No. 1 in the UK 1975 ... the melancholic deep space loneliness of that first opening strummed Fmaj7 chord has stayed with me since ... now I'm 50 years old ... most songs get used up over x number of listens, but Space Oddity remains wondrous to me 40 years later ... RIP David Bowie

[@danieldarpe]

Thank you for keeping Bowie alive.

[@DieterKrauss]

Hey justin, please do a lesson for Starman by David Bowie!

[@wansyafiq3978]

+Dieter Krauss ^ THIS!

[@newcoyote]

+Dieter Krauss Someone just saw The Martian.

[@DieterKrauss]

+newcoyote Well sir, the movie is amazing and it reminded me about that awesome song

[@newcoyote]

+Dieter Krauss I just saw it too and agree.

[@leonvidela5984]

came looking for this!

[@sci_pain3409]

‘i’m f minoring in a c peculiar f’ truly the most iconic line in this song

[@TylkoKurdeCo]

David was surely a genius

[@jjs3287]

You played this brilliantly, this song has such a particular groove and its complicated because Bowie was so complicated. Such a talent sorely missed but you do him proud.

[@jackosborne19]

This song captures the mystery of space in such a beautiful melodic way, what a classic.

[@PlanetYokoshima]

F sharp base with you~ I just love how your lessons are "peculiar" You're the best free teacher online mate, probably forever.

[@rybug]

Martys better

[@adifor]

@@rybug Nah

[@PepetheDoctor]

@@rybug I love Marty but he kinda simplify some stuff

[@leoniepenninkhof1776]

RIP David.Your memory will live with me always

[@MrPeaceandLiberty]

After thirty+ years of acoustic playing, I am kicking myself just now learning this classic tune. You make learning these songs a real joy. I never noticed before, of all the times I've heard Space Oddity, how much it seems Bowie was channeling Bo Diddley!

[@EddieLeeFunn]

Glad you had this one... and glad I found it! Rest in Peace, Ziggy !!!

[@Lateralus504]

I'm sure you must get flooded with comments on here, Justin, but I just would like to express my gratitude towards you for taking time out of your life to teach us songs. It really means a lot, thank you. Cheers!

[@bigdaddyshigg]

Yaay! You're back! I'd thought that maybe you had abandoned this channel for other projects for a while. Thank you for all of the patience, hard work and effort that you must put in to produce these videos.

[@AnythingMac]

A truly spectacular tutorial. It runs fast, but rewind and rewatch until you understand, and you will play a truly gorgeous tune. AND ALL HIS TUTORIALS ARE THIS CLEAR AND COHERENT!! I will be watching this religiously for a month.

[@peterrussell9473]

Very good as usual Justin. I think the effect at 10:00 sounds better going up the strings, its supposed to represent the launch of the rocket so increasing pitch does a better job IMO.

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

+Peter Simonson Why didn't I think of that? ;)

[@chalitin11]

+JustinGuitar Songs youre great!! my name is gonzalo from panama city panama!! central america man!! rock n roll!! my favorite bands are the who, beatles and zeppelin!! thanx to you i learned the stairway solo back in 2009!! thank you so much a big hug hope we could meet one day!!

[@billparry3591]

JustinGuitar Songs nice one justin

[@DiegoAzuaga]

So you say that the rocket is falling towards the observer? Because the dopller effect marks it's just like Justin did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmWyn3WPp8d2oLs

[@devingreco4166]

Justin keep bringing it my man. You always seem to nail it where everyone else plays something that's "almost" right. My ear doesn't like almost right, it likes how you play the songs. Thanks for teaching me this magnificent piece of rock history by a true legend.

[@driger888]

a must know acoustic song. nice chord progression, and very cool sounding with or without vocals.

[@chrishartmusic87]

Good to have you back teaching online. Looking forward to seeing what new lessons you do for us. 👍🏻

[@CHlEFFIN]

I love you Justin. Mourning about Bowie... RIP and long live

[@johnsauls2841]

Thumbs up for going over the rhythm pattern before jumping into all the chords.

[@45zapatero]

thanks for this great lesson. Although strictly I'm not a beginner , this lesson is very interesting for me. You have the talent to put in something special for every player in your lessons regardless of his or her level. Will be buying your book when it comes out...

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

+Denis Hermans Cheers Denis!

[@darrenaitcheson1675]

I agree Denis. Been playing for ages but always learn a little something from Justin. Love to see him teach Life on Mars.Really a keyboard song but really interesting chords and an amazing progression.

[@johnmeagher6205]

Very well done, Justin. Learning these chords to this song has been a nice experience, because you're approachable and humble about various techniques. I have learned a lot of unusual chords, the song's unusual rhythms, and that cool bridge of sliding bar chords. Thank you. Also, RIP to you Sir, David Bowie.

[@pcau]

Wow! I have played this song since it was released and you made a huge change in the way I play it now!! I just love the way you ALWAYS go back to the artist's way of playing AND making it obvious that everythins is about choices. There is always another chord or way to render a song and by teaching us how you hear it and or see it, you are showing a remarkable sense of ethic for both viewers and artists. I just love your channel Sir and from the bottom of my heart and in all sincerity, thank you for all the work you put into this! I always send new guitartists to you, because I know that they are in good hands!!

[@timtraverthediecastcollect6482]

one of my favorite idol and favorite song rip david bowie

[@fintangray9664]

I'm sitting here with pen and notebook listening really attentively - and loving it ;) Thank you!

[@grizzly3260]

i dont know what i love more in the begining of this one, your singing or your guitar skills

[@malloriesomerset5012]

it's a blessing to have you back

[@ronj9448]

Loved the attention to detail with the muted strumming. Helped a lot in understanding.

[@jackhargreaves1911]

We don’t often get to see what an amazing guitarist you are, Justin. But we do on this video.

[@julesdegiulio2565]

I appreciate you singing the lyrics, but especially appreciate your ability to place the chord changes within those lyrics. I build charts as I'm learning a song and I find this particularly helpful. Thanks Justin!

[@GNeuman]

Great lesson, absolute genius song, still can't believe he has left us....

[@tommulford7138]

I'm thinking Bowie probably wouldn't care what way we play it, as long as we are using the Bb--Am--G--F chords. Rock on Justin.

[@FrancisFieldingesq]

terrific! Strum 5:55, 4:54,

[@vladajovanovic1293]

I'm so glad you started making videos again on this channel, and this is one of my favorite songs! Thanks Justin, dont think i would have ever learned to play without your videos.

[@Flampy1999]

Justin is one of the top teachers in the world. Hands down. Incredible talent!

[@3rdstone1]

Always a pleasure watching your pedagogic tutorials. Your dedication and respect/love for the songs are bloody compelling and inspirational . It's also really fascinating looking up your tutorials of (quite simple) songs I've learned long time ago, just to realise that I (as and exemple) really need to shape up on my old lazy strumming technique. Keep up the good work, Justin!

[@naaimsmall6480]

That launch sound though... Genius

[@SPTAH]

Justin you are the BEST. I bought (another) guitar last week and I spent twenty minutes discussing your guitar lessons with the seller who's a professional player and he admitted that he picked up a few things from you. Another great lesson.

[@jaym4958]

thanks sooo much for all your teaching, it makes a huge impact on my progressing as a player , you are a fine gentleman, all the best to you,Jay.

[@Tzadeck]

As soon as I saw this I was like "Aww snap; I know what I'm doing today. It's time for some David Bowie."

[@mrhouzef.]

As usual perfect lesson and great explanations

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

Glad you liked it! Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum

[@wyliehorn1568]

This is another great lesson Justin. It's a fitting, lasting, tribute.

[@willy1864]

Hey Justin. You are an amazing teacher. Can't thank you enough. Cheers and God bless.

[@misha1d1]

As usual, Justin, another fabulous lesson. TY for all you do to share the love and music.

[@MrSuperGeekster]

You have one of the most cheerful smiles man. Love your videos, my opinion the best tutorials out there!

[@tonydelmastro9146]

Great job Justin ..what an inspiration you are.

[@jaydajensen8301]

i am in love with this song, thanks for this!

[@emlyngriffith5846]

What a great lesson.....love your enthusiasm for the song!

[@tonyn9858]

great lessons always perfect .Thank you,

[@richardpowell3259]

Justin you do a fine job explaining these songs . Keep up the good work... Great tutorial...

[@johndunipace54]

Finally landing my bar chords successfully thanks to this tutorial and my determination to get this classic tune under my belt. It’s been quite the challenge for me. Thanks Justin, you’re a star!

[@Asbeth150990]

glad to see that your back in the song lesson. nice job as always

[@deano9979]

GREAT guitar lesson. Thank you !!!!

[@jonrom100]

Great teachings Justine. I keep bumping into your videos on youtube ranging from CCR to Marley to now this. Great taste in music I see. Cheers!

[@Elias666fff]

i´ve waited for this a very long time ... thank you Justin, for all

[@fabpern]

I really enjoyed this tutorial. You are excellent at explaining things.

[@dalealanbryant7062]

Spot-on. Accurate and true to original, both vocally, and instrumentally. Good guitar lesson (for me).

[@rafaelfaet.dasilva2500]

Thank you Justin for sharing such a great lesson.

[@ScottMurraySR]

Love it !! Excellent job. Thank you so much. I'll have fun playing this one :D

[@emergenciaspenales]

You are amazing Justin❣️ TY💝

[@paulgregory1896]

I have been playing a long time and I just discovered your lessons. I have been wanting to learn some Bowie and these chords are so similar to chords I use in my own writings. Fun stuff, well explained. Thanks from well across the pond!

[@coinoperas]

Welcome back Justin! It just so happens that i was working at this song, on my own and you just made my day. Thanks for the pointers you are THE MAN! And i also want to point out the fact, that after following your lessons at your webpage, i am able to play- in less than a year- tunes like these, (and some harder than this) is just freaking miraculous! I play together with my friends and my brother who happens to be a great guitarist, and he can't believe my progress!

[@chtiguitare]

Super, j adore tes vidéos. Merci pour tes tutos. Bonne journée Justin

[@MimiCraftDom]

From France, love your way of playing.. but I'm such a beginner in practicing guitar... anyway, from now on I'm following your channel because your tutorials please me very much ! You do a great job ! ... Rock in Peace among the stars, dear Bowie

[@renenjie4190]

You are a genius bro. You take your time to explain things so well. Thanks a millon

[@ninjassasin47]

Thank you so much for teaching me my first guitar song :D Excellent tutorial

[@robyporto]

Another masterpiece class by Justin! Like we would expect anything else, right? What a great teacher!

[@robertgumpi7235]

At around 3:50 in the official video at „floating round my tin can“ you can see that he moves the Fmaj7/C chord (033210) two frets up which gives 055430 or EDGBDE which is just an Em7. Interesting way to play the Em7. Did not find this in any chord library but it works and it’s easy to grip. You can use it also in the intro.

[@shuaibird]

love this song a lot. THX for the lesson

[@saragordon9171]

Could you pleeeease do a tutorial on Starman? That would be so great!!

[@GromovPeter]

David Bowie - Starman please !

[@eduardomarquez1451]

thank you so much justin! you are the best teacher. Greetings from Ecuador

[@rickskehan4146]

Awesome! Thx Justin!

[@tomaszszczegola]

Spot on, as always! Thank you.

[@DMSProduktions]

THANK YOU JUS! Not many GOOD tutes on YT for this song! Bowie's BEST! Have no trouble playing it but getting some of the chord voicings right is tricky! Thanks bro!

[@tkalvis808]

Love It Justin!! Thank you

[@matguerra333]

Well done man, I've learned this song thanks to you, you've covered it all.

[@jaani.6785]

Great lesson, great song! Thank you, Justin!

[@OzStriker1198]

So glad to have you back Justin, you're my hero :)

[@eamonnquinn9585]

Justin, so good to see you back, love this tune it was the first song I tried to learn, some 40 years ago, with your help I think I might be able to crack it :-) Keep up the good stuff

[@AbirTarafdar]

Ah. The man who fell out of the stars and changed all of our lives.

[@ronnierocker4376]

Thank you!!!! You are a great teacher!@!

[@martinuglow116]

Cracking tune and as usual a cracking lesson. Thanks

[@benjaminmeyen7929]

Good to see you back Mister. Greetings from south of France.

[@elkemm1]

Thank you my friend! You have helped me for som cords in this song!