Sultans of Swing Techniques Slowed Down - Compilation

How to play Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits
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[@StraimanNunes]

I know that many have already told you, but I have specialized in the Dire Straits sound for just over two decades, not only in playing, but in recognizing the sound structures that come out of Mark Knopfler's guitar, you really managed to decipher the secrets of technique and the sound of the master's guitar, he did it like no other, this is an incredible, admirable feat. You have my admiration and respect, I have learned a lot from your videos, you don't know the extent of your generosity in sharing your knowledge with the world. Gratitude!

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks for the support😁

[@liftedcj7on44s]

This is the part that Mark said was a guitar teachers worst nightmare. You have definitely mastered this song, great job and I am sure it is going to help anyone that is trying to learn this song.

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@vanlandeghemvince]

Thank you so much for this. The hardest part of the first seconds in the video is going downward with the thumb and at the same time strumming the other strings downwards with the 2 fingers

[@itamarfilo2541]

@dylan guitar can do course of style mark knopfler

[@terryfier]

As a self taught guitarist from the 80’s I sincerely hope people learning from this don’t just think you showed the slow version for fretboard position or picking/strumming technique. If your learning from this, the accuracy at slow speed is a prerequisite to playing it ANY quicker. If you can’t play it slow you sure as hell ain’t playing it quick. Learning to play any instrument WELL is a long game, be patient, don’t beat yourself up, have a “It won’t beat me attitude” , put the hours in and you’ll get there. Best of luck 👍 Thanks Dylan Guitar for sharing your hard earned skills.

[@dylanguitar04]

Well said, thanks for the comment!

[@rhcprafael654]

Hands down, the best rendition I've heard of this song, and even more impressive, is the exhaustilingy comprehensive breakdown of techniques shown here. I think you might have just ensured Knopfler's style can live on for another handful of generations, my friend. As a fellow guitar player and admirer of Mark's playing I would like to say thanks for this wonderful effort!

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@Maxxis1941]

This is the longest Short I've ever come across and I love every second of it.

[@pbank_]

Man you have some incredible technical skill! Have been through nearly every one of your sultans tutorials and it blows my mind how clean your sound is. Keep up the awesome playing man❤️

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks you!

[@Hurkuhntreeks]

❤❤you absolutely know what you’re doing! Definitely best lessons on KZbin!!❤

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!!

[@KochariAsgar]

You are a maniac lol. In a good way. Your version is literally perfect. As close as it gets

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@marciocintra2988]

I love Mark's killer guitar compressor effect

[@dylanguitar04]

Same!

[@sandorzoltangergely]

Te egy igazi kincs vagy ebben az eszement világban! 🙏🎸Imádlak.köszönöm.

[@lollerte]

Insane sound accuracy, just wow

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks!

[@oliverocket]

This is pure gold ❤

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks!

[@Sarun_21]

I actually learned the technique by watching your videos Thanks

[@dylanguitar04]

Glad my videos were useful!

[@pacolopez5637]

This is one of the most impressive and accurate tutorial about Knopfler's technique, (and i have seen lot's of them...), congratulations Dylan, keep up this great work. One new subscriber here!!

[@liftedcj7on44s]

Will agree, He is the closest I have seen anyone come to the actual way Mark plays.

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks a lot!

[@77alexalex77]

Super job!!! Super lessons!!! Thank you very very much!!! Please make lesson for Knopflers Freeway Flyer 🙏

[@Matan2222222]

Amazing accuracy! I did it wrong all these years! Thanks!

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks for watching!

[@dennis.gloriagloria3336]

This is incredible. Thank you for your videos!

[@dylanguitar04]

👍

[@badkapu]

You really nailed the style, I tried for years and got close but it wasn't quite right but this sounds like he is playing.

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@mirbuf]

Are you born with a guitar in hand?! Fascinating!

[@BingsBuddery]

Killer video man, your tone and technique are spot fucking on!

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@bolsonaroe-girl9770]

Obrigado cara, eu tento a anos o dedilhado dessa música mas nunca consegui, sinto que estou melhorando graças a você 🫵🏽🤝🏽❤️

[@limitnl]

Hi Dylan, great content! Im self taught as well. One year in now, all because of the Sultans of Swing. Greetings! Mark from the Netherlands

[@TheDantheman12121]

13 months personally lol.

[@dylanguitar04]

Awesome!

[@limitnl]

@@dylanguitar04 You are an inspirational force! I just cant wrap my head around one can come this far in such a short period of time. Please keep making content!

[@musicbox8196]

bahut hi subdar explanation very nice so helpful ,,,,,thank you very much

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks for watching!

[@decboiii]

utter genius!! unreal tutorial.

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@sypex_gg]

Spot on!!

[@limbov44]

You play great! Thank you!

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks for listening!

[@Jean-Pierre.Hortefeux]

Thanks for the video, it's been a huge help ! Is there a reason for playing the Dm barre chord with the thumb over rather than the more traditionnal barre with the index finger ? I can't get the high string to ring when trying your way 🙃🙃

[@dylanguitar04]

Using thumb makes doing Hendrix embellishments easier but for Knopfler I would say use which ever way is more natural for your hand.

[@fj.guitar]

Thank you mate. This is what I needed!

[@dylanguitar04]

Glad it helped!

[@dandalee]

Excellent work, bro. You might enjoy flamenco guitar because you're already good at the rasgueados!

[@greatestartist5905]

i noticed too, it was rasgueados all along

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks, I love flamenco!

[@celinamariaaguiar3228]

Nossa que talento ❤ que lindo ❤ o som da guitarra ❤ e lindo demais ❤ e você deu um Show ❤Parabéns ❤

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks for watching:)

[@johndowland-bm3bc]

hello Dylan thanks Great¡¡¡ you can show Strumming Technique ( In the gallery)

[@christophegolfier9687]

Extraordinaire vidéo, Dylan merci !!!! Vous possédez la technique de MK au plus haut point. Super de partager avec les guitaristes 🙂🙂🙂

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks!

[@leandronunesd1]

Bom demais guitar man 😎

[@AnToineDesjardinsInedire]

Everything is precise, pertinent, and generous : thanks you so much for the time it took you, and all the videos you share, especially this one. About Knopfler, you're as cool, and relevant as @PavelFomenkov it's a chance to have you both : thanks and greetings from Loire Valley, France PS : We'll have hours of good time in your company :)

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@sandorzoltangergely]

Very cool, Dylan 👏👍🏻👍🏻🎸

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@nayelienava]

What strat is this, if you don’t mind sharing? Your skill is just amazing. I’m trying to learn on my own, this is inspiring!

[@dylanguitar04]

It is a vintera 50s strat

[@starimakro4292]

Can you also do the alchemy chicken picking tutorial

[@andreaadamo5897]

Sei un grande chitarrista 🤘🤘

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@ashiqahamed7740]

❤❤❤❤, also small detail, you’ve lowered the height of the middle pickup closer to you, is that for easier strumming??

[@dylanguitar04]

I just lowered the pickups to help with my tone

[@MrKiwitree]

Excellent playing! What year Strat is that? Looks vintage

[@dylanguitar04]

It's a fairly new vintera 50s strat

[@anjelikamarwein3241]

Thank brother

[@dylanguitar04]

No problem!

[@luisguill7283]

Thank you so much

[@dylanguitar04]

👍

[@coltwilburband]

Hey Dylan, any additional advice (other than patience and practice) you offer to work on the thumb and pointer finger alternating technique used in the last solo? Something that maybe helped you get that down as cleanly as you have? Specifically in 5:37 and 5:56? I’ve learned and use my thumb, pointer, and middle fingers, works decently, your method is obviously cleaner, and I’d like to carry this technique over to your Lady Writer intro technique also.

[@dylanguitar04]

Hmmm, if you watch Mark during live performances and try to replicate his hand that might help. Once I started anchoring my ring and pinky finger down things become a lot easier.

[@mijoperkovic8074]

Dylan I have quick question: I see you are using only T plus first two fingers just like Mark Knopfler, should some who is learning this style of music and is inspired by MK ditch ring finger at the begining immediately and copy MK or use ring finger and then adapt when needed? Thanks

[@dylanguitar04]

If you want to imitate Knopfler and get the closest sound possible it would help to have a similar technique. If you are already comfortable with your ring finger it’s probably not necessary to change your technique since there is more you can do.

[@mijoperkovic8074]

@@dylanguitar04 Thanks brother, I assume you do 3 fingers only?

[@lekseiskainotes]

Ωραίες μουσικές ❤

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Awesome job!👍

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@bryanlloyd1099]

@@dylanguitar04 You are welcome!

[@RVenervos]

amazing :!!!! thanks

[@cross-hairz800]

Are u hitting the high E string with your index or thumb 1st? Like what's going on there?:)

[@lvy_levay2528]

Muy bueno!!!

[@dylanguitar04]

Thanks!

[@Cool1st]

Just so you know, the thumb isn’t mandatory most of the time, so feel free to only use your index and middle finger for the strumming

[@mr.prower]

Hey I had a question after seeing all those videos and shorts... how do you make your "finger down" sound? Like, how do you make it sound so clear when you just hit the strings down, like 1:35 or 1:37 ? Everytime I try, it doesn't sound that clear!

[@dylanguitar04]

I hate to say it but you just have to do it a thousand times until it sounds good and it becomes natural!

[@mr.prower]

@@dylanguitar04 I guess it is the only way around anyway XD

[@colonelkaddafi9309]

BOMBA

[@TheDantheman12121]

his first words where "and harry doesn't mind"

[@Guitar-Channel]

Great 🎉🎉

[@dylanguitar04]

Thank you!

[@adgamez1311]

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[@greenleaves6924]

What amp are you using?

[@rednail6174]

I have a technical question about the rhythm beat of the Sultans song. Do you only strike one string downwards with your thumb or do you strike multiple strings and use your index finger at the same time?

[@dylanguitar04]

I do both. There are instances where it sounds like Mark using his index across all the strings. For example, when the song starts It sounds to me like the first strike is the thumb with the index strumming the rest.

[@rednail6174]

It seems like a simple rhythm, but it takes me a long time to play it automatically. Great that you take the time to answer your fans questions. You are a fantastic player and your videos are great.

[@rednail6174]

Am I right when I hear that in the rhythm the thumb does not come on the 1st beat, but the upstroke of the index finger? Its not what I would expect.

[@dylanguitar04]

@@rednail6174 I think on the first beat it is a downbeat rake with the fingers replacing the thumb.

[@rednail6174]

I think I know now what caused my confusion. I practiced the rhythm using your video "Sultans of Swing Techniques Slowed Down - Compilation". In this video the first beat is not visible. I can hear a soft click. Now I have watched also your video "Sultans Of Swing (Alchemy Live) - Dire Straits - Full Cover". In this video the first beat is indeed a downstroke. I see exactly what you meant. Very beautifully played.

[@quintix2237]

hey dylan! im curious to know what settings you apply for your tone deluxe plugin

[@dylanguitar04]

I have it on the dirty clean channel with gain just under 2. Treb is low Mids are all the way up and Bass is at like 7. I also use the UK 1969 cab

[@alsacienvincent1061]

for a better job the tablature would be great thank you for sharing

[@5urg3x]

Wow.

[@leopaulflores6923]

Muy buena bro

[@MonkeyLord]

Telegraph Road final solo when???

[@dylanguitar04]

soon!

[@marwelles]

[@РосРуб]

You want play David Knopfler's song "Madonna's Daughter"?

[@РосРуб]

In long video

[@chrishb7074]

You do know Mark Knopfler’s collection of 120 guitars is being auctioned at Christies in London on January 24th 2024. There’s a red Strat with an estimate of £6k, which sounds like a bargain.

[@dylanguitar04]

Wish I had the money!

[@bpw8139]

It will go for many times that. They are just under quoting to get as many people as possible interested.

[@chrishb7074]

@@bpw8139 The red Strats are of the series production signature edition that MK liked to give to collaborators and friends. The valuable ones will be the brown wood non-Fender instruments used for ‘On Every Street’ and solo work.

[@bpw8139]

@@chrishb7074 Yes but even though they are not expensive guitars to begin with, the fact that MK has used them will double or triple their price. For example MKs sunburst schecter strat would usually sell for about 3-4K today. However his personal one that he put up for auction 20 years ago, sold for about 50K.

[@Viktor-f4v]

​@@dylanguitar04ты играешь на своей гитаре классно, зачем тебе чужая гитара. Время пройдет и твоя гитара 🎸 будет в цене. Ты талантливый молодой парень. Здоровья тебе. Играй, всегда смотрю и слушаю тебя.❤🎉

[@testynerd]

please drop the tabs aswell, thank you!

[@Hyperion9997]

it does not help with this one that the sound starts before the video..... if i had one wish it would be for it to start beforehand so i know the starting position of the hand.

[@ekstradycja]

Sorry mate, that's not what and how MK plays

[@paulyd786]

Are you joking? That's exactly how MK plays.

[@realjaredwright]

Mate, this is how Mark plays... Cheers from America

[@ŞENGÜLİREM-f9o]

@iboo o 1:08

[@mollyp.sasser223]

no way this 3 yrs dude. More like thirteen? Had primo instructors and 6,8, 10 hrs a day , no school or job.

[@adgamez1311]

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