Teaching my Girlfriend her first Led Zeppelin song

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

I love the irony of you teaching your girlfriend Babe I'm Gonna Leave You

[@SpedSpedding]

It’s great isn’t it. 😂 But we all know how the song ends right. Tail between his legs.

[@macksparky07]

🤣

[@TexanUSMC8089]

@@SpedSpedding LOL

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

@@SpedSpedding You're gonna go walking through the park every day.

[@davejive1]

What a great way to do a KZbin lesson, to show you teaching someone else how to play a song. The expected hesitancy from the novice student but showing how she quickly gets the idea, makes the process so real and I would expect, very encouraging for other novices looking at it.

[@SpedSpedding]

Exactly what I wanted to show. Every lesson I’ve taught on here moved fast and seamlessly; whilst that is good content for you to watch it’s not the reality of practicing an instrument or part of a song. Each part takes a minute to understand, five minutes to build a bit of fluency, an hour more to memorise etc. Hopefully this video gives beginners a positive reality check and boosts their confidence like you said. 🙌🏻

[@debmccorkle4845]

@@SpedSpedding excellent on so many levels.. your patience is beyond amazing.. so precise is your ability to recreate your skills in others.. it’s unmatched perfection. I’ve decided it’s the art of instruction.. The atmosphere, the novelty of teaching Gab to play live adds enchanting 🎸melodic🤫lyrical😎anticipation 🥰with inflections of🤘flair in your delivery &🔥story power with massive cred🍻your genius is shining. Thank you so much.

[@SpedSpedding]

@@debmccorkle4845 You're so welcome Deb, thank you for such a magical comment as always. 🥰

[@mikeburtonphillipson5900]

First proper lesson AND on camera, did phenomenally well!!..

[@SpedSpedding]

I know right! Super proud of her and excited to see where she takes it.

[@GabriellaTavini]

Aw thanks Mike 🙏🏻 🙂

[@acadianr2leger]

Lovely vid Mr Spedding ,i’m teaching my 13 year old daughter how to play guitar at the moment and she loves it ,cheers from 🇨🇦

[@SpedSpedding]

Ah that’s beautiful. We’ll have a little army of students in the future I imagine. Do you give her a good discount? 🤣

[@drapp1477]

Great teacher, great student, great song, and great video as usual. Thanks Sir!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much! We had fun shooting this. Hopefully people like it and we can do some more. ❤️

[@janiterinadrum1627]

Wow... I already respected your musicianship and your qualities as an instructor.. but seeing Her.. I have a whole new level of respect

[@SpedSpedding]

That’s wonderful, thank you so much! ❤️🙏🏻

[@robertkreiling1746]

Of ALL of the guitar teachers that I have ever known , you have been Blessed with the best teaching gift of all !

[@SpedSpedding]

Wow, that’s huge Robert. Thanks so much. 🙌🏻

[@darkhorse21xx]

Another brilliant lesson Sped, and the patience you show in your lesson is a testament to your love of teaching.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you kindly! We had a lot of fun shooting this video. Patience is key, if you have't got it learning can be SAD for the student. 😂😔

[@joemartucci4786]

Great vid sped. Very patient & easy to understand. Again beautiful couple best to you both. I’m gonna be teaching my granddaughter to play she loves the Beatles.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! That’s so cool, which song are you starting out with?

[@joemartucci4786]

@@SpedSpedding she loves blackbird sings it all the time she’s 6 years old. My son bought her a Yamaha acoustic for Christmas. Guess I did a decent job of raising my kids lol. For the most part good taste in music. I’ll start with maybe all together now some easier things but she wants her poppa as she calls me to teach her blackbird lol.

[@GabriellaTavini]

Aw thank you 🙏🏻 good luck to your granddaughter! We need more female players💪🏼 🎸

[@princedimartini]

This is more than a lesson. What I appreciate is the patience of sped with the misses and the resceptionness of his misses wanting to learn the lesson properly from him. Such a special moment. Thanks for sharing this with us Guys!

[@SpedSpedding]

You're welcome. Gab is the best student ever, she's so patient and curious, a very quick learn. She's so musical and I'm hugely excited to see where she takes guitar.

[@bryanhubbard3276]

You are such an amazing teacher. So patient and precise with your verbal queues.

[@SpedSpedding]

Ah thanks so much! Means a lot.

[@TommySG1]

That’s fantastic… She has one outstanding guitar teacher that’s for sure! 🤙

[@SpedSpedding]

Ahhhhh shucks. Thank you man! ❤️

[@John1873--]

This was one of the first songs for fingerpicking I looked at, roughly ten years ago. It helped getting a better understanding of notes within the chords. I never quite managed to do an exact full version, but this has inspired me to take another look at this song. Cheers guys! ✌🏻

[@GabriellaTavini]

Pleasure 🙌🏼 thanks for sharing John 😄

[@John1873--]

@@GabriellaTavini Thank you!!! I play about with my guitar in front of family and friends, but even that feels a little daunting sometimes haha! Wish you all the best on your guitar journey 🎸👍🏻

[@GabriellaTavini]

@@John1873-- ahh, I bet they love that. 🙂 And you!

[@SpedSpedding]

Our pleasure! I hope you have fun tackling it once more. This time you will nail it for sure. Use this and then maybe if you need a bit more help use your ear, watch live vids or my tab etc.

[@John1873--]

@@SpedSpedding your channel is an absolute gem for any Zeppelin fans out there! Looking forward to more! Thanks again!

[@bighardbooks770]

She's really getting it! WTG, Gabby 🎉

[@TerryTinsel]

Wanted to try learning this one next, and I'm glad you had a video!

[@SpedSpedding]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@JonnyReturns]

Nice job Gab! You did great. The fact that you did that in front of the camera is awesome. I’d have totally wussed out.

[@SpedSpedding]

You wouldn’t have mate. As I mentioned “no excuses, get on with it.” You’d have been allowed a small beer break for 5 minutes max. 💪🏻🤣

[@JonnyReturns]

@@SpedSpedding 😂 well if there’s beer involved you can’t really say no can you?

[@troma54]

Great job! And your lady is delightful. Looking forward to when she masters the song and sings.

[@StealthParrot]

This brings me back to when I was first learning guitar, the slow frustration of getting the chords in place. But so satisfying when it starts to come together. Well done Gab, great teacher you have there :-)

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! She made my job easy, very attentive and logical with her movements. She is already better today. I shared a clip on my Insta story. 🔥

[@8fishslayer]

I think I love you! I saw the Bron Yr Aur video and was insanely impressed! Then I forgot your name. After searching for HOURS I finally found you, and subscribed! I will be watching everything you have recorded now. Thank you very much for your help. Led Zeppelin is my favorite band and at 50 years old I started learning guitar. I live in Alaska, probably the furthest away of all of your fans!

[@dwightotto8344]

Awesome lesson with the added bonus of you in teaching mode. You have great patience Sped!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much! Lucky for me Gab is A star student. ❤️

[@samjones1751]

Well done Gab you have got a great teacher

[@sjntube]

What an excellent lesson that was! As of this writing, this was a year ago. I hope you're still together! What a great lesson!

[@user-sd4gq6jr4m]

Wow she's a natural isn't she? I found this easy to follow too - it's the clarity of your explanation (not close ups and angles) that makes it so. Looking forward to part 2? Though I'm gonna have to work hard to keep up with Gab! 🙏🤘🎸

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much G! She really is, I’ve just come down and she’s put in another half hour on this section and it sounds great. Can’t wait to hear it finished.

[@julianandrews6025]

Yes She's a natural she has got the benefit of Speds excellent tuition

[@eddiejr540]

This is a lofty goal....btw, that acoustic sounds fantastic....rock on guys!!!!

[@SpedSpedding]

I’ve put super light strings on it for her. Tuning is a bit sketch but she’s happy on it for now. She tried some guitars weekend but said she’s not ready for her own yet. Wants to know more about them. 🙌🏻✨

[@mrbill88]

Great fun to watch this. I liked that she immediately took exception to thinking her thumb was being described as a “right fat wedge.” Ha … you go, girl!

[@MusicMotivator]

I've been teaching for 40 years and watching another teacher teach reminds me that we have the patience of Saints. lol Great idea Sped!

[@timetraveler8777]

Hey Sped and Gab! It was nice watching you

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks for watching us TT! 🙌🏻

[@nazarlototskyi7830]

That is an ice cold relationship you have, love it, much more honest, then the sweetie stuff

[@dougshankle7946]

Really really good on so many levels Sped. Thoroughly enjoyed watching that!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you Doug! So glad it was enjoyable. 🔥 A but if reality to the learning process.

[@ElBerto_]

Awsome video. Great job Gab!! :)

[@GabriellaTavini]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@cantstartafire]

Ahhhhhh... You've set the bar very high..... She sounds fantastic! My wife thinks this is a great idea, so we'll see :). You're a good man, Sped.

[@SpedSpedding]

She does doesn’t she! Thank you. Oh that’s great, are you gonna start showing her a few things then? 🤩

[@Troublemonkey584]

Well done to both of you. I remember the first time I got down the finger picking of this - what a feeling. If ever I pick up an acoustic its my go to sequence.

[@SpedSpedding]

Some songs just stay with you right? They’re usually turning points for us. 💪🏻

[@michaelsablan8772]

She looks like a young Robert Plants sister! Aloha Braddah and Sistah, Mahalo nui loa for sharing your time with us!

[@jamescook2839]

Yup. That's how it goes when learning. But Sped!! So serious. Haha. Look forward to Gab's next progression vid. I'm a terrible "finger picker". Can you make a tecknique video? With all your awesome camera angles?😁✌

[@SpedSpedding]

When there’s a client involved, I’m IN THE ZONE. Gab is one of my top clients. 😂❤️ Yeah maybe I’ll do a normal lesson on this tune without Gab but we can check back in on progress now and then.

[@SpedSpedding]

When there’s a client involved, I’m IN THE ZONE. Gab is one of my top clients. 😂❤️ Yeah maybe I’ll do a normal lesson on this tune without Gab but we can check back in on progress now and then.

[@jamescook2839]

Or, just a thought, better camera angles on the next vid and we can play along. Please keep Gab in the vid for this song. It's a fun change of pace. Thanks for the fast responce. You guys have a good day. 🙂

[@SpedSpedding]

@@jamescook2839 Not enough cameras or room tbh man, you’d need at least 4/5 for that. Next level though. One day. 💪🏻

[@markmarr6620]

The baby finger is the most underrated finger for both hands 10 finger involvement teaches simplicity of a lighter touch!!

[@SomeStrangemysterious]

Loved this lesson. What it meant for me was the reminder of where I started. But it also showed me that every beginner has difficulty even when the guitar orientation fits the player. See, I’m a lefty, who has always played right handed guitars. My thought process is, well, I’ve got to use both hands anyway so what does it matter in the end. For fun I tried to play a left handed guitar, and my brain just couldn’t wrap around it. So my thinking is anyone could learn the guitar regardless of orientation. It’s just a matter of practice and determination. I’d love to see more lessons with Gab, she’s just lovely. 👍😁

[@leemartin2978]

Hey congratulations, it sure as hell isn’t easy and much more difficult if you’re recording it 😫 , never mind on KZbin , so this is fantastic, well done 👍

[@GabriellaTavini]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Lee 🙏🏻 always a gem of a comment 🥰

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you Lee! She did super well for a first time playing on KZbin. And genuinely first time we’ve sat down with a guitar each in lesson format. Excited to see her journey. ✨

[@pugster8643]

I love this style of video, great for beginners to feel like you’re not going to fast and fun for more experienced players to get insight on teaching. All around awesome video. I’m not sure how open you’d be to the idea, but as a huge zep fan, I love seeing the younger generation feel inspired to play similar music from a newer band that has some very apparent zep influence, and that’s Greta Van fleet. I would love to see you break down a song or two of theirs, I’m personally a fan, but I just think it’d be awesome to see, considering the sparse amount of tutorials for their material on KZbin. Keep doing what you’re doing, you’ve earned a sub. Cheers

[@SpedSpedding]

I do like them, I think their songs are strong as well. Maybe I will cover a new one when it drops. They got anything due out soon? I've had my eye off the ball with new stuff so to speak.

[@jamesedwards2237]

One of the few Led Zeppelin songs that I have learned to play.

[@SpedSpedding]

It’s one of the best as well.

[@88grinder]

Lovely video guys, please make more of these. You are a wonderful couple.

[@SpedSpedding]

We will! The video seems to be going down really well. It's nice to show a real lesson on here for a change. Hopefully reminds people that things do really take time and practice to get down. And thank you, that's very sweet! 😍

[@GabriellaTavini]

Aw thank you ☺️

[@CronicasdeAnestesia]

One of the greatest Zepp tunes for me 🙏🏻💕

[@kushmannyc1495]

Your a good teacher Sped!!!!! your girl is a good student. and I love your vids!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Glad you like them!

[@austinjohnson3452]

Always enjoy the teaching method videos

[@SpedSpedding]

That’s great Austin! We will see how this one pans out and then maybe do more. ✨

[@austinjohnson3452]

@@SpedSpedding sounds great🤘🏻

[@chrisjude8794]

Absolutely brilliant guy’s Respect Gabs well done 👏👏👏 Definitely intimidating playing with the king👍💯😎 You guys. Chemistry chemistry 👍💯😁

[@SpedSpedding]

Chris, I am the king. Thanks for confirming this. 🤴🏻 😂😂😂😂😂

[@debmccorkle4845]

So smooth wasn’t she.. learning live must be a challenge in itself & good grief.. unpacking this toughy for your first live.. Good God! Cheers. They are a match.. definitely in brilliance. So encouraging to watch this too as a beginner.. I’m so grateful for this.. their amped up artistic lessons are so beautiful!

[@philfyphil]

Keep at it Gabs and it will start to come together, then you reach the point where you actually start to really enjoy it. Once the enjoyment kicks in (and your finger tips hurt less) you’re away. I’m sure Sped’s told you that already! :-)

[@SpedSpedding]

This is great Phil! Thanks for the encouragement, she loved it. And you’re right, toughening up the fingers makes a huge difference. Especially the amount of time you can practice. 🙌🏻

[@GabriellaTavini]

Thanks Phil! Yeah I can’t wait for that 🤞🏼 tbh I’m enjoying it already, noticing some small improvements already! 🙂 thanks for your kind words of encouragement

[@JustinTaylor1098]

My favourite Zeppelin song and my favourite song full stop. We need an acoustic lesson on this please Sped. Go on Gab.

[@SpedSpedding]

She’s gonna nail it! 💪🏻 Glad you loved it Justin.

[@ccaputa]

Sped your look into the camera after she scratched the guitar was hilarious!

[@SpedSpedding]

😂😂😂 I mean what else is there to say?

[@johnleslie1682]

Best Teacher on the Web Period !!!!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you John! That’s huge. ❤️

[@johnleslie1682]

@@SpedSpedding so welcome my Brother 🎸

[@dennispope8299]

Oh! hell no! You cannot have the gift of playing at such a high level and have a girlfriend that shares the same passion! :) Thank you! This is awesome!

[@SpedSpedding]

I’m secretly forcing her to play so I can keep buying myself Polytunes every 6 weeks. 😂

[@dennispope8299]

@@SpedSpedding Sped I love your style sir! Everything about you and and your artistic ability is top shelf! Thank you so much for sharing! I grew up a huge Led Zeppelin fan (I'm 65 years along) and it warms my heart to see you enjoy them as well. Your girlfriend is quite good. The best to the both of you! 😊

[@SpedSpedding]

@@dennispope8299 You’re super welcome, thanks for engaging and interacting with my stuff. Gab is gonna be great, a few years in and she can be writing her own stuff I reckon. It’ll be fun playing together in the future. ❤️

[@dennispope8299]

@@SpedSpedding ❤

[@richat1691]

difficult one to start! I remember learning tangerine back in the day

[@jadeedmundson5715]

Great teaching!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you Jade! There’s another full video on the rest of the song.

[@Dutcharmytent]

I only discovered Babe I’m gonna leave you last week for the very first time when I listed to a KZbin best 20 intro’s. It is shear luck I happened on your video featuring a lesson on how to master this song. Gab is a much more accomplished player then I am , and I am self taught. Thinking I was odd not using a pick for years held me back. I ditched the pick and never looked back. These videos are perfect for learning.

[@gerardosaucedo1309]

We all attended the lesson too. Thanks.

[@SpedSpedding]

Yeaaaah you did. 4K fly on a wall!

[@richburyla919]

Watch your vids. Excellent! Love zeppelin. Ur girlfriend has a real good voice. Would make a great addition to your band

[@GabriellaTavini]

Aw thanks a bunch Rich! 😄

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much! She does have a wonderful voice. It's really nice walking around the house listening to her sing whilst she practices. ❤️

[@julianandrews6025]

I thought Sophie was a bit flat...

[@julianandrews6025]

Not to mention the Dragon trewsers

[@m8o431]

Any chance could you do nostalgia guitar lessons? Because it sounded really nice 😊

[@SpedSpedding]

I think there's actually a video of Emily teaching it herself online somewhere. One of my Patrons mentioned. I may sling the Tab up there as well as I'm writing it out for Gab as we speak.

[@ericinnc]

Really enjoyed it with your honey. She's gorgeous if I may say so...Always wished I could take lessons from a pro like yourself to get better. You may have inspired me to do just that. Thanks for helping and inspiring us all!

[@SpedSpedding]

So nice of you, of course you can say that. You're only stating what you see. 😍 You're welcome and glad you liked it.

[@MusicMotivator]

F to E "Egyptian" well, Spanish but yes, let's just say exotic. ;) What a great idea this was Sped, like letting us peep in on a private lesson! That Paul sounds killer! Gab's acoustic sounds wonderful also!

[@JFrit67]

She’s a doll, Sped.

[@SpedSpedding]

Isn’t she just. 🥰

[@GabriellaTavini]

💁🏻‍♀️🙏🏻

[@cyberhead243]

Have the same acoustic, excellent guitar. Mine was left to me by my very dear friend who sadly passed away last year. Always think of him when I play it. Will cherish it always.

[@SpedSpedding]

That’s beautiful and sad all at the same time. Sorry to hear they passed; you cherish that guitar and keep their spirit alive with magical music. 🙌🏻✨

[@gib59er56]

You just wait my good friend!!!! She will be givin` you lessons soon Sped. This was interesting to watch, and Gab will have her work cut out for her with "Babe". Sped I forgot my password for Patreon, so you have not heard from me in a bit. It is Greg from N.Y. if you give a hoot, HahAaa!! It is great to see you and Gab together, it is a special thing ,love is!! Peace my man.

[@SpedSpedding]

She's trying to cut a 50% royalties split on this video already. We've got a meeting at 6:41pm about this. I'm bringing my whole legal team. Reset your password via email! 🤣 There's literally a button to do so when you try to log in.

[@fdodasilva]

Wow! Nice way to learn that song! Thank you! ✌🏼

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks! We thought so. Hopefully gives a real and encouraging perspective for beginners. 🙌🏻

[@scotsampson5287]

Hey guys, great video! Terrific chemistry between you two but seriously sped a guitar tuner for Valentine’s Day 😜

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks! As opposed to what? Giving her some dying flowers and chocolates she can’t eat… 😂 She loved it! ❤️

[@mirage_revolver]

Hi, I accidentally found your youtube channel. Interesting video nice to watch (especially you-together). I like the music, theme and atmosphere. From one video I learned about interesting knobs for les paul from Poland. I searched quite a lot on the net and found my model, but they were quite far away and very expensive, the original ones from 1977, the guitar is from the same year. Best regards

[@HelloMrBeeno]

Outstanding!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you kindly! 🤩

[@jimmyburkhamer1024]

You are a great teacher.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! 😃

[@CraigRMerriman]

Fantastic, great stuff. 🙂 Love it!

[@SpedSpedding]

Nice on Craig! 💪🏻

[@michaelanzelino5068]

Right off the top, Gabriella has proper righthand motion. It's relaxed, firm and nicely balenced. Don't swet the left hand, it will fall into place. All the best

[@SpedSpedding]

And you know what, she’s left handed. How mad is that. 🤯🤣

[@GabriellaTavini]

Thanks for that Michael 👏🏼

[@julianandrews6025]

@@SpedSpedding is that why her fretwork is so competent . I often wonder if Id have been better off learning playing the other way round.🤔

[@julianandrews6025]

I would like to hear her play the 12string Im pretty sure she'd be good on that too

[@ΠανοςΒατιστας]

Great video Sped,you guys are lovely.Can you please teach White summer/Black mountainside at some point ?

[@SpedSpedding]

Great suggestion! Yeah never say never. Planning a lot for this year and trying to keep a balance between songs and original stuff!

[@philipbennett1039]

Terrific stuff guys.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks Philip! Already making progress on day 2. 🙌🏻

[@philipbennett1039]

@@SpedSpedding If you haven't seen it, Pink and Justin Derrico do a fabulous version of this live. "Funhouse" tour, I think.

[@hotwax5623]

She's lovely, next video you guys do together you're both required to wear the dashing hats 🤠

[@SpedSpedding]

She’s actually nicked my other one for a night out. 😂😂😂

[@GabriellaTavini]

@@SpedSpedding true story 😉

[@pikiwiki]

Magnificent lesson

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! We had fun filming.

[@pikiwiki]

@@SpedSpedding the secret ingredient

[@plaidman67]

I've been trying to play guitar for years and I find it %$#! difficult but I really dig your videos because not only are you an excellent guitarist, you play the songs (In the way I consider) right! This is a great video. I always tried to do the finger-picking method with this song but ultimately gave up because I couldn't do it consistently correct (Wrong finger on wrong string...). I play it better with the pick but the method that you taught the lovely lady here is brilliant! I will have to just do like you said: Play the first bit over and over until it becomes normal, then move on. Great video. I always look forward to your tutorials because I know you're going to play and teach the material the right way (I know, that is subjective but to me, when you teach a song exactly how the original person did it, that is the right way). Thanks for posting this one. Cheers! 🤘

[@SpedSpedding]

Yeah I’ve mentioned this before; I equate it to studying Shakespeare, the original text. You don’t skim read and miss bits out when you study English so why do the same with music? Learn it as close to that artist as you can and then you take the most away from them in terms of skill and inspiration. 🙌🏻

[@stradaveriusfiddle]

Nice way to present a lesson. Having a student right there who’s learning a song like the rest of us novices, helps the timing to be more like a real lesson for people on a similar level who are also just learning some of the chords. Nevertheless, clearly the two of you ‘can make beautiful music together.’ 😊😊

[@SpedSpedding]

So cool that you enjoyed the setup. We aim to do a lot more of this kind of thing in the new year. Once I get my studio setup the way I want. Gab is getting better all the time and she loves it. 🖤

[@stradaveriusfiddle]

@@SpedSpedding Thanks, it’s good to hear you’ve been thinking of doing more lessons like that. I’ll look forward to seeing others. Happy Holidays to you guys!🎄

[@kennethbarnett8633]

Great lesson! Really enjoyable to watch. But does she know that you skipped story time?

[@SuiGenerisMan]

She's gorgeous. Keep her.

[@Jhossack11]

That outro was great!

[@SpedSpedding]

It was the first time we've jammed together... ever. It was really sweet, Gab's concentration and love for it inspired me.😍

[@knuckle47]

IF I tried to teach my wife how to play guitar, I’d be wearing it. This girl is an angel…

[@SpedSpedding]

Hope it’s a comfy one.

[@Alan-tw6yo]

Love your lessons. I’m an intermediate player and can play some songs note for note,however when I try to capture my progress by recording on my IPhone I end up making mistakes. Frustrating…great job Gab btw!

[@malcolmdouglas5476]

That was excellent. Thank you.

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome Malcolm! We’re so glad you liked it. 🙏🏻

[@linziwinter5439]

Well Done Gabby 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Xxx

[@SpedSpedding]

She did so good!

[@royharper9472]

You guys are just charming! Well Done!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thaaaank you Roy! Love that.

[@aalb1970]

Great lesson. You girlfriend plays really well.

[@SpedSpedding]

She’s the best! Thank you. ❤️

[@andyschrant3312]

This is a moment in history

[@SpedSpedding]

🤩 hoping so Andy!

[@victorformosa2825]

Good first lesson, not an easy tune to nail while learning to pick the strings, keep going we've all been there.

[@SpedSpedding]

Yeah, it is a tricky one for sure. I reckon Gab will nail it though. Caught her practicing later last night, already better. 🤩

[@victorformosa2825]

@@SpedSpedding Ah she's got the bug, a tip, practice playing arpeggios with just the open strings, EAD with the thumb and index middle and ring finger on the trebles for 15 minutes a day, it will help with her finger picking. I played classical guitar for many years, just a thought.

[@pedalhawk7]

Thoughts on using all 4 fingers and thumb to pick instead of string skipping with the thumb? Bad habit? Viable?

[@SpedSpedding]

Ouh, I’ve never used the pinky at all for finger picking. But that’s just me. I’d say MOST of the time it’s not used but you could definitely train it up to be useful. You do you! 🙌🏻

[@JohnKeane-do7bw]

Fantastic

[@stephenwoodhouse7178]

Brilliant video this. 👍🏻

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks Stephen! Glad you’re enjoying it. Makes a change seeing some interaction. Hopefully makes people realise the time it takes to get things is REAL. 💪🏻

[@henryfuller69]

Dude you should do a guitar collection video

[@SpedSpedding]

I may do that at some point. Not a huge collector to be honest. Spent my early years touring so much and never had a penny to spend on stuff. I’m still building. I honestly believe I still haven’t found the one; my favourite guitar yet. 🔥

[@henryfuller69]

@@SpedSpedding thanks man would really appreciate it BTW love you videos

[@henrydauseb2844]

Okay wait... what song is that at 4:16? Sounded smooth 🤌🏾💯

[@SpedSpedding]

That’s a song I always teach called Nostalgia by Emily Barker.

[@tonyvieyra3250]

@Sped what was the finger style song that she was playing when you started solo overing?

[@SpedSpedding]

Emily Barker - Nostalgia. Was a teaching request years ago and have kept it as a finger picking lesson. Beautiful song.

[@tonyvieyra3250]

Do you have a lesson of that song on your channel?

[@coreymihailiuk5189]

I think your girlfriend has a Whole Lotta Love saved up for her guitar teacher. She much appreciated your abundant patience cause everybody knows that Sped Kills.

[@thepaulmacfarlane]

so nice you both get your hair colored at the same time at the same salon.

[@SpedSpedding]

They're both me? That's the joke. It's a split camera job.

[@dougoc]

I look forward to one day Sped playing rhythm and Gab improvising lead

[@SpedSpedding]

We were talking about this ourselves; exactly the same. Can't wait. I might do a video where I teach her he first solo. She's got some basic scales down now.

[@buffalorick5598]

Way to go Sped! I traveled far to see my favorite band ever on May 30, 1977. Landover, MD. Music in the 70s is the best! Led Zeppelin, Who, Floyd, and today there is nothing. The 50s had some good stuff, but then you need to go back to Bach and Beethoven for respectable writing

[@SpedSpedding]

Glad you enjoyed it! I read that as you travelled to see them in a Landrover at first! 🤣 Planty would have liked that, I hear he's got a few!

[@buffalorick5598]

@@SpedSpedding they played 3 1/2 hours.

[@SpedSpedding]

@@buffalorick5598 That’s amazing! They don’t make ‘em like they used to. I bet 45 minutes was one solo! 😂😂😂

[@buffalorick5598]

@@SpedSpedding I knew it was my only chance. We had tickets for Buffalo soon after and the tragedy happened to Robert. I did see them later. Stevie Ray Vaughan opened for Robert , Now And Zen, and then saw the Firm. I wonder what it would have been if Jimmy teamed with Ian Gillian? Your girl is doing great! PS, I love your Les Paul.

[@buffalorick5598]

@@SpedSpedding Jimmy is just incredible!!!! And you are a great guitarist too

[@-Atmos1]

Good One Sped , I'm always learning . Jimi Hendrix used to bar with his thumb . Gabriella is a fast learner , singing & playing at the same time is tough .

[@SpedSpedding]

Yeah I elaborated on that in the middle and played a bit of Purple Haze showing her but I cut it down to save time. Thanks Mike!

[@-Atmos1]

@@SpedSpedding That's awesome , Hendrix still Rocks . You are both so relaxed and Jimmy Page also Rocks . Peace .

[@ForTheBanterNI]

More videos like this; fantastic for beginners!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! Glad you think that, that was the goal. Remind beginners just what it takes to get things. 🙌🏻✨

[@ForTheBanterNI]

@@SpedSpedding I’ll definitely be trying this!

[@justinprizant1980]

The best ✨

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you!

[@stevegoodskills8531]

If there was no camera. Would there have been some shouting and grabbing of fingers and placing them in the correct position?

[@SpedSpedding]

There absolutely would not have been, not my style in the slightest. Talent and passion to play is too precious to potentially scorn with impatience. Even if a lesson tests you. 🙏🏻 ✨

[@omegalast800]

...Since I've Been Loving YOU ...must be next!? ...holiday is over,.. get back to work... HPNY to you both!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Taking an extra week off after reading this comment. 👋🏻

[@omegalast800]

@@SpedSpedding lol... keep warm & cosy!

[@freddysnightmare8391]

hey youngster can you play just the chorus part when your pretty girlfriend is singing please or just what are the cords please been playing that song for 40 years i just notice i have been play the chorus part incorrect all that time thank you