The Beatles Dear Prudence Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

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Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play? Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day! Teaching you guys how to play Dear Prudence by The Beatles on the acoustic guitar today. Check it out!
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[@MartyMusic]

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[@dangquesadilla]

This is crazy! My dad passed in 2017 and this song "came to me" I think from him. I just woke up, it's my 50th birthday and this is here. I see you dad! Love you all 😌❤️

[@jackcowdrey2420]

Happy birthday ❤ what a song!

[@RyanNJ]

Just 2 years ago this song would be impossible for me to even attempt. I’ve put the hours in and it feels so good to be able to put the time in and Atleast make this sound half decent.

[@gldnedge]

Same here. Took guitar up during covid with no prior experience. Now I can pick this song and a few other Beatles favorites of mine. And ya know what?......it wouldn't have happened without Marty.

[@pwrrpw319]

Been playing Guitar for Decades, never learned this song, but damn its calling me to learn it, it's such a gorgeous song :).

[@opalivy739]

One of my favorite Beatles songs on the White Album. Thanks Marty for uploading this amazing tutorial ✌🏾✌🏾❤️

[@joshnorko5586]

Better songs, better lessons, Marty music. Definitely not ripped off from papa John’s

[@MartyMusic]

I guarantee you're gonna like the way you sound

[@chrisPAT03]

Man, can't say thanks enough, Marty. I've always loved Dear Prudence, but I swear, when you drill down into it, its a complicated, pain in the ass song to learn (for me, anyway). The picking pattern with the odd feeling triads... Idk, it just mixed me all up. It aeems so simple because if the repetitive nature, but it's far from that. It's quite tiring. Goes to show that John truly was a very very good guitarist (which I've always known, dude was super talented). Again, thanks Marty, you've made it a bit easier!

[@jvblhc]

I learned that finger-picking pattern about 30 years ago! It took me about half a year before I really got to where I could play the pattern without thinking about it.

[@yankeedoodle7828]

I like the siouxsie and the banshees version a lil better

[@eddyhoughton6542]

Don't worry Marty. I also have short stubby fingers, my son is also 14, and he also doesn't play guitar! I share your pain. 😂😂😂

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, thank yo for the Dear Prudence guitar lesson. Appreciated!!! One of my favorite Beatles song.

[@MartyMusic]

Mine too!

[@michaelhodges3754]

Hey can you do Watching the Wheels, acoustic version by John Lennon?

[@alexander_winston]

That opening triad run is really similar to Run Like Hell.

[@giacomo121]

hey marty Thank you for this great submission, can i challenge you to make one, as my friend a guitarist told me it was to hard to explain because the artist of the song uses a lot of uncomon chords and i really want to find this song out, its halelujah from popa chubby i love this version of the song thank you

[@Musician-r5q]

The song is about Prudence Farrow, Mia Farrow's sister. Thanks Marty!

[@JohnLangleyAkaDigeratus]

Love all of it. The song, the lesson and that patch sounds great!

[@iampebblez]

Can you please do And Its Still Alright by Nathaniel Rateliff !!

[@skipperTower]

Thanks Marty 🌞 always wanted to learn my favorite song of all time - and you popped up on my feed and made my dad. Will take some long hours - I was never good at plucking but now I am motivated thanks to your tutorial !!!

[@JTCurtisMusic]

I have reason to believe John double tracked this guitar (it sounds like more than one guitar at times) one focusing more on the top pattern, the other the bottom thumb pattern, hence why it sounds so full.

[@jhn1987]

Hey Marty, won’t you come out to play? Great lesson!

[@jerry3790]

Damn my left hand struggles to reach all those chords

[@TheHalloweenMaster]

Let's go, Thank you so much Marty for teaching my favorite Beatles song of all time!

[@levismythe9136]

hey Marty i know i already asked this but is there any chance you could do some songs on an Australian band called silverchair please that would be awesome if you could.

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Apparently Lennon learned this finger picking technique from Donovan. Pretty cool!

[@logodedalo]

Blues For The red Sun, by Kyuss is 30 years old, "Writhe" would be a very nice class. Another suggestion "Eureka", by Jim O'Rourke. Greetings full of emojis. 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎸

[@stephendavis5530]

I have the same problem as you with the pinkie. The strings would get muted with my fingers, and it would frustrate the hell out of me. Your method would probably be better for me but the transition looks pretty tricky. A beautiful song by The Beatles from the White Album. I did hear somewhere that The Beatles actually cheated on this track, and they used two guitar parts to make it easier to play. I don't know if there's any truth to this though. 😎🎸🎸

[@wellsaidgoodheadfred9843]

Can you do Grateful Dead’s ‘dire wolf’ (preferably the same way Billy Strings plays it in his cover of the song).

[@ericdavidwallace]

What a beautiful song. Excellent lesson thank you!

[@kevinharradine7809]

Thanks Marty!! Would love it if you did a tutorial on Moody Blues - "It's up to you" Thanks again for all your vid's mang. from Barrie Ont

[@markcorliss3059]

Marty another good one. I wished I'd known you when I lived in El Cajon. You've taught ma a ton of the band I just love. Thanx fellow San Diegan keep em coming. ❤

[@Hw-xf6gs]

Marty awesome lesson can you please do the classic from the 90s sensation Hanson "MMMM BOP"?

[@davidmcgibany2274]

That patch is amazing! Like listening to the White Album.

[@mrfreezer82]

Marty, long time listener, first time caller. Would you ever consider doing lessons for the absolute beginner. I’ve been struggling with this teaching myself thing for five years. I think I need to start over at the beginning.

[@dupecoop]

Thanks Marty. Very helpful! I don't have long fingers either. My solution to the D chord with descending bass is to bar the D chord with my index finger and then bring my ring finger over to fret the C. And then placing my index finger on the B, with my middle finger on the high E string and ring finger on the B string .

[@PhrozyCS]

hey marty, great video as always. think you could go over Saturday by Norma Jean Wright? cant find any videos on youtube for it and it would help alot

[@castnoshadow82lr48]

John learnt on banjo hence why he uses his little finger a lot I always called them Beatles chords when I was younger as the little finger seemed to be active in every song. John lived with his aunt I believe growing up he had a very strict upbringing. I think he was taken off his mother either at birth or when he was very young. He met his mother who didn’t live far from him when he was an older boy possibly teenage I think she was somewhat of an entertainer that’s where he learnt about rock n roll and how to play banjo he used to sneak round there to see her listen to music smoke and drink. I was told all this information from the trust that owned the house he grew up in sadly his mother was killed being ran over by a car which in late 50s north west England would of been quite a rarity. He had more than his fair share of trauma in his early life probably explains his flaws alongside his utter genius. Great vid Marty

[@splashesin8]

This will help release my brain from other stuff it needs a vacation from. Plus it will be so satisfying to make happen. 🙂Thank you Marty 💕

[@michelgauthier3505]

Very friendly teaching and great attitude. Thanks Marty for so good work. I learn a lot from you!

[@robinfawcett7973]

Thanks Marty. I have trouble with that walk down even though I have fairly long fingers - seem to always mute the D string. I'll give it a try.🤩

[@ARTUROCK666]

Why this song so inspirational

[@Acahaydata]

bruh my fingers are even shorter than yours I'm screwed

[@jeffreyburch7298]

I’m having knee surgery in 2 weeks. I’ll have time to be learning this song for sure. Thanks Marty 😊

[@diego_benzina]

THE SUN IS UP, THE SKY IS BLUEEEE

[@billsguitargarage]

Thanks for doing this one! The song had been in my head for over a week now!

[@buen0_]

Marty always shows up big pimpin on the vids

[@MartyMusic]

ha ha ha

[@paulcordwell610]

Awesome Marty! And for the love of god why doesn’t your son play 🎸

[@Chicken_Consumer]

Can you do a lesson on the rhythm guitar of all my loving by the Beatles

[@StanVice]

Is the pattern 1 2&3&4? With no & on the 4 - like most travis pick songs?

[@lt.reubenrozeyt5716]

Can we get a lesson on Paperback Writer by Beatles

[@thatguy9277]

I was just looking for this tutorial and here marty is

[@s.g.557]

I have really a hard time getting a clear sounding D when I hit the Bb. Any advice?

[@lilmakwitamac1160]

I’m havin a bit of a tough time with the right hand pattern but I know I’m close ✊🏽

[@awkipintee]

Excellent lesson Marty! One of my favourites to be be sure 👌

[@Panufo]

Tough tune - you sound pretty good playing it.

[@wmccourtney2814]

It would surely help if you had the chord changes posted...

[@bobbymalta73]

Wow how i wish i know to play it like you mate. Cheers.

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

How about a Julia lesson down the road. There are lessons out there but yours a the best

[@rockturtleneck]

This is a great tutorial. Not to be greedy but could you at some point do a tutorial on George Harrison's great electric playing in this tune? It's a very interesting part and adds a lot to the song. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@marcusphelan57]

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[@risko1096]

Please teach how to play hey there Delilah I really love that song

[@gilbertshannel5354]

Can you please try to teach the king is gone by gorege Jones

[@deoname]

One of my favorite Beatles songs

[@rustyshackleford509]

You explained that very well. Trying to play these fingerstyle songs by looking at tabs without getting the picking patterns down first is so confusing that I gave up on ever being able to play most of them 20 years ago.

[@joshuacumming4132]

Jerry Garcia band version is killer

[@-TheMusicWitch-]

Hey Marty I think your awesome!!! You’ve taught me like everything and I appreciate you posting all theses videos❤️❤️❤️❤️ I have a suggestion if that’s ok maybe you could do “we want the airwaves” by The Ramones. It would be super cool if you could! Love ya man keep it up your AMAZING!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stew1002]

Thank you, Marty for all the help you offer on your KZbin channel. I have had Guitars hanging on my walls for years that I can't play. I have tried a few programs but got frustrated and quit. You convinced me that putting a minimum of 5 minutes a day, that I will improve. (And I am a bit) I've learned a few chords now, and it's enough to keep me going. It's a slow go for me, for I also have short, large fingers. Still the more I practice, the less I am muting the other strings as much.

[@noahhutchison7503]

Thanks Marty, this was great! For anyone who sees this, I feel like I should share that I found it a bit easier to keep my pinky on the b string as I transitioned into the main riff, making the D shape with my index middle and pinky. You have to push your wrist outward and it feels a bit awkward, but you can play the main riff without letting off the b string this way. From my first day practicing there was quite a bit of soreness, but I think once I'm comfortable and can lessen the tension in my wrist it'll be the way I play it

[@ElCat-tj8cx]

Ayyye thanks man I needed this!

[@MartyMusic]

Glad I could help!

[@세꿀조]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. this is my favorite beatle song and now I can play it with the guitar!!!!!!!

[@camdengrochowski8121]

Can you do some Zac brown band songs

[@docsspot1953]

What is the amp settings. Phased?

[@gagedevall7645]

thanks you!!

[@johngreenway1840]

My favorite song

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

Oooh 😃

[@marc-andrebelair5189]

Wish you were here marty

[@tvandema]

Don't have an electrified acoustic, but the effect from the patch on my electric is still quite pleasant, cheers for all, thanks Marty!!

[@josevalle2275]

Thanks Marty! I just recently started to learned this song, and this video helped with the strumming pattern

[@PaulMcCartney_]

Been learning from your for years now and I just looked up how to play dear prudence and there I see my man. Thank you

[@Olegstuff21986]

Marty, you're the best in the business, thank you! :))

[@jimid9240]

Nearly

[@jonathanbob4085]

😍😍😍😍

[@matthewoconnell114]

Great lesson. Beautiful, timeless song. I find it to be somewhat haunting when just played on the acoustic. Gorgeous. As always thanks for all you do! Happy New Year!

[@erickaphin8861]

🤘🤘

[@mattbaines9370]

Great lesson again Marty. You do a great job.

[@oisinruxton7184]

Would love to hear an elliott smith guitar lesson marty

[@johnnyvespa2345]

Please do I’ve just seen a face by the Beatles

[@clamchowder5635]

I always thought it sounded better with acoustic

[@Missy707]

Lost my dad recently to brain cancer. He loved the Beatles. When I was a kid I would walk home from school and hear him playing on his electric guitar from down the street. The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn. I miss the fuck out of him. Today my boyfriend watches your videos to learn, and I get to watch a man I love play the same songs my dad used to play. Lots of love to you and big thanks.

[@sadiefahrenkrug7914]

This was twos go I just gotta say I feel you. My mom was recently diagnosed with brain cancer as well. I'm trying to learn all kinds of beatles to play for her. I hope you are doing well

[@parkerkinsman]

Hey Marty can I get an autograph?

[@williamocallaghan5504]

Marty really great song! Great tutorial 🎸

[@hawleybrowder4083]

Working on this one today.

[@ethansdrumsandguitar5806]

Yes! I love the Beatles!!!!

[@spridle]

Marty, your channel is flopping. Your subscribers aren't watching anymore.