Tommy Emmanuel Workshop Amazing Grace HD

TE explaining Amazing Grace at the guitar workshop (Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco) on Feb 11, 2012. The words matter as much as the notes.
Thank you Tommy for what you do. It's not just the music, it's the way you focus life and emotion into the music we enjoy.
--nick copping

[@mdlindsey]

"There is no greatest guitarist, but no one is better than Tommy Emmanuel."

[@rileychambers8634]

well said, ricky

[@eddiet2]

Maybe not; but George Benson, for the type of music he does, comes in on that short list. Hail TOMMY!

[@kirillprilepko394]

These claims are too relative

[@danstarnes2375]

Never heard it said any better!

[@MsKleonas]

Kent Nishimoura! years of light better than T.E

[@jamesmccann8506]

"let me go slowly for you" dude, you coud not go slowly enough for me to work that out. What a legend.

[@SuperPenner12345]

ive never heard of this man before today.. guitar has been a major part of my life... and it has changed... his influence is outstanding! i just cant get over how fucking amazing his music style is.. its different from andy mckee and any other major guitar player... its like a mix of every style plus his own! im litterally shaking.

[@chefmarkable]

Every time Tommy Emmanuel performs, it is a lasting testament to his love of humanity! Thank, -n, for posting!

[@WalterHolokai]

One thing you can say about Tommy is that he is generous. He shares techniques that would take a person a lifetime to develope in a quick, practical tutorial. This is a great teacher who is willing to share. Thanks Tommy! God speaks to man through art. ~

[@coryCuc]

Couldn't have said it better

[@edeledeledel5490]

He just loves music, and in particular guitar music, so much, he has to share ALL aspects of it with as many people as possible.

[@agwinmoore]

I'm 18 years old and a fellow guitar player. I saw this guy play the other day and it was the most incredible thing I have ever seen. If you have a chance to see this guy play, do it. All though he makes you just want to give up on playing, because he is so good lol

[@Darryl_Frost]

I hope the past 9 years have been good for you...

[@energizer501]

If any more soul could come out of this guitar it would no doubt fly straight to Heaven. Love listening to ya Tommy. Love the blues too. See ya in Glory someday.

[@thekickarthur]

I saw this guy live performing in Germany in 2007. It was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Over 2 hours music like not from this planet+his smile+ cracking jokes+beautiful sound and an incredible country music singer from Canada(she performed a few songs with Tommy). He delivers the whole packet. Guys, learn something from him so that my grandchildren will still have a chance to listen to the real music. Not just 3 chords and lots of delay effect:( Oh, I am a drummer not a guitarist;)

[@michaelmullins1290]

I could listen to Tommy play this over and over. I don't play anything he does, but my ears sure love to hear this.

[@michaelh7538]

Tommy is amazing. He plays difficult riffs so effortlessly.

[@daf827]

His chord voicings are exquisite.

[@TheIntune100]

No words, sir. Speechless.

[@TheKOMstudio]

very blessing. God bless you. Will see you in heaven Tommy.

[@rahotep789]

The sound is just so crisp and pure..

[@cs780]

Fantastic.that gospel turn around is magic

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Tommy your one of if not the GOAT but as a teacher nuh forget it!

[@BAdrummer1988]

That chet atkins move makes every hair on my body stand on end.

[@killerjay64]

The only reason there is one dislike is because the person that disliked it couldn't learn any of the Tommy songs, even when Tommy himself taught him..

[@carolyndonovan986]

Thanks for getting

[@sicariusperemo3789]

Beyond beautiful, what this man always does!!!

[@punishr36]

This guy is the boss! There is so much this guy can do so you have your homework cut out. I just saw him again last month in Toronto and he did 5 new songs that were incredible! Enjoy !!

[@MikeSnr1]

Thanks. Absolutely stunning.

[@tedhoeborn2310]

I was at his concert that very night. He did not disappoint, as he hadn't the past 4 years.

[@BigRyGuy04]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

[@tom97ful]

How could you not love this guy.

[@nickcopnick]

My pleasure! Anything that connects what Tommy does to more people deeply is a wonderful labor. I have a few more from that lesson that I'll post soon. Thx for watching. -n

[@2patero]

FOUR PEOPLE OBVIOUSLY GAVE UP GUITAR IN FRUSTRATION AFTER WATCHING THIS!!! TOO MUCH AWESOMENESS FOR THEIR VERY SMALL MINDS TO HANDLE!!!

[@philabrian]

So sweet to listen to this incredible talented being..

[@aynvaibhav9705]

The master of fingerstyle..... legend n living legend

[@Sarodwalla]

Tommy E you are amazing.

[@jonwill]

Indescribable talent; Thank you for posting.

[@rhetarae]

Such generosity. This will be my first song ( only just the tabs to show i can play a song by heart) Found this Amazing tutorial. Thankyou Tommy et all

[@JamesonGamble]

thank you so much for posting this, and thank you to tommy for allowing this to be filmed. I would have never dreamed of actually learning to play this song, but within the last two hours i've come very close to mastering this part. now just gotta learn the harmonics and the crazy strumming

[@Shufflekings]

Thank you very much for posting this!

[@MrFunkMD]

Audience out loud: "Oh yeah, wow. I see. Ok. What was that one chord? Yeah ok." Audience in their heads: "Holy shit this is impossible!"

[@tacratt6091]

God chooses to give some a special gift, one that’s hard for them to explain. He can show a million people how he does it, maybe a couple will get it, the music comes from his soul, like all the greats!

[@chrispressey7393]

agreed man omg that melted my heart it was so good!!

[@colbyboggs5365]

I’ve always loved the walk down turn around on the A 👌

[@Strongsound9]

fantastic..thank you so much nick for sharing this with the worldwide guitar community !!!

[@chriscurtis1578]

This guy challenges you in every direction! Fantastic player, probably the best.

[@sjb523]

He's really not holding anything back. He truly wants to "change the world" in part, by giving everything to all of us guitar nerds. for example the 'Chet gift' turnaround at 2:47. It's all there if you can stir it into ur own creativity, interpretation and expression. Thanks Tommy for so many gifts. Good players only need but 'grock' you.

[@gianluigiredolfini6154]

Tommy you are beyond… superhuman 😮

[@chefmarkable]

I didn't want the lesson to end, DAMMIT!

[@ivancerati3353]

Tommy sei il migliore al mondo grande

[@sjb523]

I find his combination of 'Looseness and precision' to be just what the Doctor ordered.

[@DMBIBS]

This guy blows me away, his technique is spontaneous

[@timrowe3349]

Outstanding artist

[@apsiddiq]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@jimmmmybrady]

That was uncalled for.

[@rocktuned]

it's fucking amazing licks right there omg... i cannot believe this no matter how many times i watch him. i mean FUCK it's beyond epicness!

[@RikHoward.]

Wow that man is a great inspiration

[@OurAwesomeUniverse]

Thank you for this video.

[@fauxhokington]

Pretty awesome Tommy - u da man !!

[@johnpaulsepe3012]

thank you, Sir Tommy! :) :) :)

[@abluerambler]

Thanks !

[@alittleinbetween]

'I do it because I can' only this man can say this!!!

[@JimmyJames714]

Thanks for posting this!

[@SamTavicoGT]

Amazing!!!

[@dingoswamphead]

What I can't understand is so many people appreciating his modesty. I thought only Australians and the English could do that. Congratulations to all you generous commenters for catching on.

[@songbirdinc]

Amazing indeed :) Was privileged to see you in concert when you were in Texas. I'm a huge fan you are the standard for finger picking :)

[@debajyotidev3312]

actually when was seeing this video ..i was thinking that a man who knows almost...(most) each and everything of this magical wooden thing...and actually i was listening to him..i mean i was assuming he treat me how i should play ....thanks uploder... :)

[@jinsu0504]

wouldn't wish for more if i had private lessons from this man once ever~ay weekk

[@johnnytwidds4232]

0:52 was the most beautiful thing i've evert heard

[@jamesbattiest4798]

Tommy is smooth I been playing sinse the sixties when I hear him play I want burn my guitar

[@니선-b5n]

God of guitar

[@MichaelWagener]

You have to go and see him live if he is playing anywhere near you. A really amazing live show.

[@usalespaul59]

all gold!

[@Markhayes1963]

top guitarist top man more than happy to share his talent respect

[@GlenBullivantGuitar]

Thanks for this man, totally love Tommy E, want to add this to my TE repertoire! :D

[@LukeTaylorOfficial]

Never mind being a CGP, the man is a wizard!

[@troglodita6000]

what a beatiful song

[@TheJakobLott]

sent! thanks!

[@GulfSouthGene]

Love me some T.E. guitar espression!

[@pantera6]

a true modest master

[@BlindLemonMeringue]

Great stuff

[@jovanovicnebojsa9256]

Extraordinaire.....wow..... jolie..... yeah.......yeah..........

[@jcee6886]

generous genius

[@TheMontecristos1]

that should be "Absolutely ASTOUNDING Grace"!

[@FuntimeVideoChannel]

so nice!

[@Art4artists]

2:27 love it how he says c sharp minor lialav !! because he really must not know the name of the chord , he can play perfectly everything by ear

[@graceandthediamond]

Thank you :)

[@mattsmeo]

i went to the show that night. i wish i could have made the workshop at 12:30pm. but i couldn't:( thanks for the video

[@jacquesProduction]

hero!

[@Electronicbard6]

What a great guy :)

[@has123456]

1:39 - wow - F minor sharp chord with his right thumb - lol - yeaaahhh... WOW Congratulations from Brazil, guys \o/ Thx, Tommy ! Nick, thanks for share this [I'll send my email address to you, man! Ok? TABs] GOD BLESS YOU /o\ Obrigado, obrigado e obrigado!

[@proguitarofficial]

❤️

[@TheJakobLott]

sent thanks!

[@67SiNz]

Watch his version of 'Classical Gas' ....you'll be blown away!!!!

[@rgrsinclair]

Yoooooh Da Man !!!

[@richardwhitney7133]

Winnie the 'roo. 'eeyore augmented.Nice

[@aloefgren]

I resliges he was using one finger for two notes recently, thats so cool.

[@kennywally]

Love this!!!! I want to be able to use my thumb as Tommy does, but my thumb doesn't always fret the note right. Frustrating.

[@coryCuc]

I watched a video where he compared his two thumbs, and the thumb on his left hand is literally 50% bigger and shaped completely different than his other thumb just from using his thumb over the neck like that. I wish I could find the video again, but no joke it was the funniest thing I've seen. Freak of nature he is lol.

[@TerryWhite001]

I watch you in awe of your talent. I have a question I hope you can find time to answer. Some things you do are hard to impossible for most. What is your guitar set up. (String height, string brand or type.) I can listen to your playing all day...lol have many times. Thanks

[@tenacious645]

Skill Level Breakdown: Beginner Amateur Professional God Candyrat Tommy Emmanuel

[@candrink]

@2:27 "C sharp minormmmhmamhhmgm" - totally enjoying it.

[@cyrusvanderkroon7689]

Does anyone know what chord he plays at 1:18?

[@jmanobe]

Got to work on this one. Thanks so much for sharing it. Love Tommy's shirt, too. Was he at a rodeo or something?

[@dwebster50]

Just a thought .... listening.... Tommy does very very well and he has learned to , Like Chet , to find all those tasteful progressions. He also has an incredible sense of timing Cheers and lucky man to be sitting right across from him . I would rather stand up behind his right ear and get your prospective right ... Visual listening LOL

[@kevinjoe-dh7sx]

Someone please learn this and teach us piece by piece

[@kcohanlon]

nice

[@nickcopnick]

Look below for how2get. Can't send w/out ur email address. Thx. --nick copping

[@fanguo362]

Hi! Thank you so much for posting this video. Do you happen to have the tab for this song? If so, can you please send it to me at [e-mail]