Sparks Guitar Tutorial Coldplay Guitar Lesson |Chords + Strumming|

[@jonathanalcantara3385]

I've been trying to play this song for years now and you've made it accessible to me. Appreciate this a ton man!

[@nico02045]

me too! i’m so excited

[@Geese_R_Geese]

does this require a capo? Im following the tabs and it’s not the same tune. Yes, my guitar is in tune as well

[@agentshadow3630]

Yeah it does, capo on the 6th fret​@@Geese_R_Geese

[@alecspacexandra]

Idk if it just me but the comfort you bring every time I want to learn a song and see you appear when I search it… such a blessing. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

Thanks Alec :)

[@liamdalton6587]

@@GuitarZero2HeroCould you show how to play Your Hand in Mine by Explosions in the Sky? I’ve been trying to learn it for some time now and I’ve figured out a lot of it but there are so many different versions of tabs across the internet

[@AbdElKareim]

It's All Of Us Alec He's Just The Best Guitar Teacher The Most Accurate You Can't Miss Any Little Part As He Goes Step By Step Through Every Thing And Unfortunately He's The Most Under Rated Guitar Teacher

[@chloejohnson528]

Everytime I search a song up and I see you’ve posted a tutorial to it it’s such a relief! I always learn it better when I watch you. Thank you so much!

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

Thanks Chloe :)

[@Serbrang]

I requested this about 3 months ago in an email. Thank you I can finally add all the pieces together. Good job man!

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

You’re welcome :)

[@tizzie2636]

YES I LOVE COLDPLAY this is one of my favs

[@sirriffsalot4158]

It annoys me to bits how few of these Coldplay-tutorials actually bother to check that the tuning is 100% right. Chris often plays around with funky tunings, especially when strumming these kinds of songs. In this case, the e-string (first string) is lowered all the way down to the same pitch as the B-string. As soon as you do that, your strumming suddenly stops sounding wonky when compared to the original. Enjoy!

[@deadmanwalking915]

Thank you bro

[@girabbe.]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I was wondering why my e string just sounded so out of place when i tried playing this song, and so i came down to the comments to see if anyone else was having the same problem, so thank you again!!!

[@sirriffsalot4158]

@@girabbe. You bet, glad I could be of help. If you're trying more fancy songs, like "'Til Kingdom Come", don't even bother trying to learn from the lessons you find on KZbin etc. The tuning is so unusual you literally can't play it in a standard tuning and have it sound even remotely the same. Some tabs get it right, but very few. The best I can recommend, with guitarists who are playing wonky tunings, is to actually find videos of them playing the songs live, looking at their hands closely, and working out the tuning from there -- it's not as hard as it sounds. This is what I always do now when I know something is slightly (or totally) off, and in the case of 'Til Kingdom Come for example, it's definitely worth it. Enjoy and peace out!

[@notclaud5223]

How can you change the tunning with apps? I’m new and kinda scared of breaking strings..lol

[@sirriffsalot4158]

Then your ears need to do the job. Just tune the e-string down until it rings the same as the string next to it. Good luck! :-)

[@canadianbacon5273]

Absolutely amazing and fun to play along with someone while you’re learning, thank you so much

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@linneaareback4953]

I’ve had a hard time finding easy songs I like to play on guitar with good lessons and I finally found this video, thank you so much!

[@smitty3570]

Fantastic work!. Thanks so much! The way you present the strumming pattern, tablature, finger positions and overview all on one screen is great. And the playthrough at the end helps tie it all together. It makes a very comprehensive lesson. I have one suggestion; showing the words on the bottom as they are sung would complete the picture. I have subscribed and I am keen to see more.

[@tommytwo-times9053]

the words would really help. that verse feels so long without any words for some reason

[@invisibleni]

Recently saw Coldplay in Dublin and they played Sparks, for ghe longest time its been my and my wifes song. Every since we were teenagers dating to know in our mid 30's. Going to learn it for her and our teenage selves

[@datmangotho9618]

I literally just heard about this song then Dave comes with a tutorial 😩 absolute perfect timing

[@Lilith._.]

I finally got a capo so I finally get to play this and it was super easy thank you! Also great vocals!

[@toxicghost1155]

Do you know how LONG IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS LESSON!!???????

[@lyz3l549]

lyrics: Did I drive you away? I know what you'll say You say, "Oh, sing one we know" But I promise you this I'll always look out for you Yeah, that's what I'll do I say, "Ohh" I say, "Ohh" My heart is yours It's you that I hold on to Yeah, that's what I do And I know, I was wrong But I won't let you down Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, I will, yes, I will I said, "Ohh" I cry, "Ohh" Yeah, I saw sparks Yeah, I saw sparks And I saw sparks Yeah, I saw sparks Sing it out

[@Charles21eko]

These are the best guitar tutorials i've found yet on youtube, well done

[@nilshladik9819]

Dave makes the best guitar tutorials on KZbin by a long mile!

[@WhoKnows-zi2jx]

Bro is replying to comments on a three year old video, mad respect 🫡

[@trident2210]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG U R A LEGENDD

[@ryan2572]

Thank you bro❤, it was very difficult to play with the capo at the 1st fret, very helpful and easy🙏

[@sendyboyzz]

great video man, explained it PERFECTLY! great job

[@ohaigabriela]

I don’t have a boyfriend, but I know for sure this will be my wedding song❤️😭🥺 Thanks for making this lesson, you’re the best !!!!

[@katherinezeledon1358]

This is one of my favorites songs by Coldplay. Thanks for sharing it! 💕

[@gabemelendez60]

After a few weeks I can almost completely play it through with you. This will be my first song ever learned

[@nolananthonyy]

Current joys-In a year of 13 moons Is a really good one

[@javierreyes6119]

been waiting for this one 🙏🏼

[@Stanleygames163]

I’ve watched tons of tutorials for sparks and I feel like they were too fast. This one is a little fast but I’ve understood it way better especially with the tabs. Thank you so much. Now I can play it

[@raymeamon5170]

man your tutorials are so underrated, ur like one of the best guitar teachers out there, thanks for your tutorials man.

[@txlefty3025]

Absolutely love your videos and the way you show the cord progression! God bless you

[@angeliquebole4177]

Hi, I'm a beginner and I like watching your videos to try and learn someone of them. It's so clear to understand even if I'm french and I dont speak english very well. I would like to know if you can share a new one I try to play, it's Hero from Enrique Iglesias ? Thank you so much 🤗

[@filipe4620]

me too i am brazilian

[@stevenwakeley9790]

flipped the Am +9 for a standard Am chord with a hammer on and pull off on the third string : ) My Taylor is sounding amazing tonight . Super lesson : ) Thank you .

[@rwayne3243]

Seriously, you can't get a better lesson than this. Outstanding!! Thank You!

[@RiverDogLife]

I woke 2 minutes ago and had this song in my last dream. And now I can play it. Thank you.

[@rebo6912]

Thanks...❤️‍🔥 LOVE COLDPLAY

[@tohotiho9591]

More from COLDPLAY pls. The best band .

[@kay-vs3te]

"simple and easy" - is stuck on the intro for 3-5 business days

[@baker142]

it it actually easy btw

[@Thioacetone1]

real.

[@Ketchupsyy]

​@@baker142 Its hard for beginners

[@maxchambers7869]

Story of my life. Every guitar tutorial

[@g0dspeeed546]

@@Ketchupsyyi started about a week ago and i did the whole thing 😊

[@AravindS8]

Wow! Thank you so much for this lesson.

[@pierreandrewt1347]

hands down the best guitar teacher

[@natalialavie8720]

You made it so simple, thank you so much, I have also been trying to play this song lately, being quite a beginner, and you just made it really clear, specially for the strumming pattern, great way of explaining, thank you so much 😍

[@kassidyy2835]

thank you so much for this. i’m so grateful i finally got to learn this song and i got it fast too!! sending much love ♥️

[@solcity5549]

been trying to learn this song for MONTHS, could never find the right tabs. i hate watching yt vids but the way yours are i got the chords down and was playing in like one minute. just wish i would’ve found you sooner!

[@martinpizarro]

Man, I just discovered your channel, one of the best guitar lesson I've ever seen, Jesus Christ Thanks 👍

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

Welcome!

[@danigtattoo3063]

I love your videos, thank you for teaching us , I am having so much fun

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

You are so welcome!

[@justjared2009]

You did an absolute awesome job!!! Thank you so much! ❤

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

No problem 😊

[@inesgarrod]

Yes!! I love this song 😍

[@glsgls5121]

The best guitar teacher !!!

[@silentsnow996]

You Dave, are the boss! Was having a bad day and about to call it in early but seeing you post a tutorial on one of my all-time favourites brought sparks of joy :) pun intented haha

[@vanschan5234]

I just learned this song in 2 hours im so glad to find thist tutorial!! Thanks buddy

[@kempwood_foo]

Started learning guitar back in 2018. Started off watching Marty Music and was excited whenever i saw he had a video for a song i excited to learn. That's me with your channel, now! I actually look to your channel first when i want to learn a new song🙏🏼🔥 goodluck, man! I really love your channel and free e-book!

[@briggsbrothers]

I love the way you have presented this lesson… Am I crazy, or is the B string tuned up to D (3 semi-tones) in the original recording? I am hearing a consistent G# in there…it’s especially clear in the intro. This changes the Em to Em7, D6/9/11 to Em9, etc…, but I think it’s there.

[@jonnyrugg]

No, but the top E is tuned down to D! :) well spotted!

[@briggsbrothers]

@@jonnyrugg OK! I knew I was hearing that G# - that sounds better!

[@jonnyrugg]

@@briggsbrothers there are a couple other things too-if you watch Chris play it live he uses a different shape for the 'a minor' chord, and there are some really nice extensions when he sings 'I know I was wrong...'

[@coledavidson5630]

​@@jonnyruggI thought I was going crazy bc it sounds weird when I play it without doing that

[@Duh321]

your guitar tutorials are awesome the way you teach with the visual guitar and the tabs is perfect. Whenever I want to learn a song i always see if you have posted a tutorial. Keep being amazing bruh

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

Glad you like them!

[@Seezxx]

Gosh.. I love his guitar I mean like it’s so nice… though I’m learning this now!

[@Genny4realyO]

I gave up learning guitar because I couldn’t find a song that would be easy to play if I was consistent. And I just want to say thank you because this is the first and only song I know how to play and now I just want to learn more songs

[@omarabedcastroreyna3077]

Muy buen video, buena explicación y buenos métodos, muchas gracias 😘

[@jimmiller1522]

Easily the best tutorial I’ve ever watched. The charts on the side compliment your video. The camera angle is perfect. Your pacing is spot on. Most importantly, you’re not a self-important dick. You’re just a great teacher!

[@diide349]

Another wonderful tutorial, thanks!!!

[@isaacmonge5838]

This man it's really just incredible.

[@Artur_Laskowski]

Love your tutorials, they make things so easy

[@luiskurt206]

dude you're my hero!!! Easy to learn from you! I'm gonna play this song on my wedding !

[@inb2105]

genuinely thank u so much ur an amazing teacher

[@nopzy7777]

thanks brooo i learned it only takes a minutes❤❤

[@Wilson.P]

Hey bro, could you do a song called "when somebody loves me". It was in toy story 2. Beautiful song. Thanks for your hard work Dave 😁

[@fuckoff3124]

Hey ! I know this is probably not what you're looking for but this helped me learn "When Somebody Loved Me": kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmrNk357rK6hhas fingerstyle-tabs-guitar.blogspot.com/2020/04/when-she-loved-me-fingerstyle-tabs.html

[@Wilson.P]

@@fuckoff3124 thanks bro rlly appreciate it

[@7iminator]

Awesome! My friend just started learning guitar so I'm gonna learn this and teach it to him. He likes the open sounding chords Incubus uses so I think he'll like this one a lot. Thanks!

[@jorgecastillo2391]

Great tutorial! An hour and I almost got most of it down. Just need to get the muscle memory in and work on that Am and G6 then combine vocals with the rest of my playing.

[@samuelperez9003]

thanks man i've been learning this song for 2 days

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

You're welcome!

[@pedroaguilar6521]

Llevo esperando este video mucho tiempoooooo, gracias 🥺🥺🥺

[@noahkottmyer9099]

Hey guys. I'm just now learning this myself. And honestly my biggest advice is to think of the chords as power chords and upside down power chords. And it'll make it easier to make the shapes.

[@noahkottmyer9099]

And for the intro your fingers never move off the strings you start on.

[@thehowa]

Wait for this song for a long time, thank you bro！

[@user-ip8lg3uz2u]

This is her favourite song thanks

[@Shaundoesstuff32]

Very good video. Quickly picked up the chords and song structure but struggling to strum in a way that makes the fretted E A D G strings loud enough without it being drowned out by the mostly open G B e strings. Any help? Edit: I was playing it with my fingers, it's a lot more clear sounding like it is in the tutorial with a pick

[@vanessa0535]

this was one of the most helpful tutorials ever ! appreciate your effort into making your videos

[@HellcatChile]

Love iiiiiiit, long time waiting for this one!

[@TheGentleGuidance]

Love this tutorial! Thank you so much. I always get excited learning something new on my guitar, especially when it’s taught nicely! I was wondering if the beginning chords, if the strumming pattern should be D DU instead, as the intro from Coldplay sounds like they just strum down and up before the next chord.

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

Try whatever sounds natural to you! My patterns are just suggestions :)

[@TheGentleGuidance]

Thanks for the response! That’s great. Your tutorials are awesome! Definitely going to learn more from you

[@nickdesiniotis3429]

Thank u for this i was looking everywhere for a prescripted tutorial and here i am

[@Turbo-jc8cp]

would love to see some Dean Lewis and James TW! love your work man!

[@zacchraine7475]

you are the Hybrid Calisthenics of guitars.... you guys should do a collab since he also plays the guitar

[@shiori2547]

This is hard

[@TRUKGAMING001]

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial hehe

[@lukemontefusco1667]

When I play the last three strums for the intro it sounds the same

[@myideascomealivehere]

Try putting some emphasis on the top strings since that's where the shape is changing.

[@cherrycaffeine5718]

thank you for this im making a alternate version for my boyfriend because i want the song to signify that the relationship that's depicted in the song lasts and that things get better cause this is one of my boyfriends song and i don't want to send him the wrong message hehe so learning the guitar part helps a ton. ^^

[@asherwolk6559]

THANK YOU!

[@eiicsts]

For some reason even though I'm following the steps yours sounds more true to the original than mine lol I guess I just have to practice more I'm used to a classical guitar so using an acoustic one sounds weird to me also

[@JackoofWhackoof]

Thanks man! I will play this for a crush some day 😎

[@PaulGreeneofficial]

awesome buddy thank you.. Greatest song ever... Great video

[@fiorellafrancione]

This song always makes me cry

[@adnap]

Also, I think the ‘I know I was wrong, I won’t let you down" chords are not quite correct. If you listen to the album when he says "I won’t let you down." The is a missing phrasing that is similar to when you play a C chord and then bring your finger up the the 1st fret of the G string, similar to Barenaked Ladies, it’s all been done prechorus, if that makes sense. To do this, instead of playing the same thing the second time, at 7& 5, play 6 & 4, OR you can do the same chord at 3-2-1 on the E, A and D strings. You can hear it if you listen closely. There’s a chord change there, that was missing. Hope we can help each other. Thanks!

[@thegamingfool524]

my Goodness thank you so much this was so helpful for a beginner like myself

[@paulkyle]

R U Mine? - Arctic Monkeys Tutorial please Dave🙏 This is the perfect song to learn by your videos cause 1) there are loads of small variations and sections. The most convenient way to learn them is by playing along the tabs you make 2) timing is syncopated and is quite hard which is why play-along tabs are very very important Love your vids!

[@ikigai47]

This is such a great song. Clever, unique, well executed by the band. So many little things they do in it to raise it a level on all instruments. And I can't picture another singer coming close bringing the vibe Chris brought on it. Perfection. It's a shame they could never write something near as brilliant these days (for a long time now actually). Fortune and fame really ruined their creativity and vibe

[@royshavrick]

I honestly disagree, there's a lot of songs like these in their recent albums it's just that they don't take off. I think a good example is everyday life.

[@ikigai47]

@@royshavrick - Sure, not everyone will agree with my opinion, and that's okay. 'Everyday Life' Chris sounds great on it as usual but for me, as a long time songwriter, it's nowhere near as creative and unique as Sparks. It's very standard issue pop song in construction and performance in my view, nothing that will make serious songwriters marvel at its construction. Though again I do think Chris nailed the vocal on it, however that said, I don't think he's the ONLY guy that could have sang that song, that well.

[@royshavrick]

@@ikigai47 I gotcha. Well to each their own I suppose.

[@vantasnack7273]

this tutorial is mad good

[@GuitarZero2Hero]

Thank you!

[@Romulo9696]

Thanks!

[@filipe4620]

Hey dave could you do Every teardrop is a waterfall it's a nice song and i am so anxious to learn this song!!

[@saviosouza4370]

Thank you so much! You’re a excellent Teacher! I’’m from Brazil! 🇧🇷

[@kaeleighpatawaran1924]

amazing Dave, as always!

[@markvador6667]

Great lesson, thank you so much ! Subscribed !

[@magz0394]

Thank you for this one!

[@neatgirl4639]

IDOLO TE AMO GRACIAS, SOS UN CAPOO

[@himanshu7368]

Please dave belief and slow dancing in a burning room..been waiting n waiting. I've Been following this channel from 50k to here n still waiting.

[@Rey-rj4vx]

Please do Ink by coldplay next!!!

[@treis88]

What.. I was looking for it just a couple days ago! Thanks!!

[@damon__lee__]

Dude nice! Thanks for the awesome video