House of the Rising Sun - Guitar Lesson with Tommy Emmanuel

[@ursafan40]

A free lesson from a guitar Jedi master. The modern world is amazing

[@sigCarLux]

Master Chet should be proud.

[@roccociccone597]

perhaps even the grand master him self

[@strings1586]

While I don’t disagree, what’s the point of commenting the same thing on every one of Tommy’s videos? Gets a bit old eh?

[@kenz2756]

Guitar master or Jedi master? The sentence actually doesn't make sense lol.

[@markrogers7546]

What amazes me is Tommy's generosity in sharing this for free.

[@Paul-zy6yb]

It's part of a video lesson you can purchase online

[@debbie.doodle_]

People are ungrateful

[@thedolphin5428]

Omg, the tone of that guitar and strings. So CRYSTAL CLEAR.

[@liverpool0690]

The Dolphin serious eargasm I’m having rn lol

[@LucasPaiva96]

I'm pretty sure it isn't the guitar and strings :D

[@brinken3034]

@@LucasPaiva96 The guitar sounds amazing though?

[@thedolphin5428]

@@cartoonpete407 Ahem, Maton (Aussie custom build) not Martin. Maybe your auto correct is the ignoramus!

[@alepwalling]

because the owner is Tommy Emmanuel

[@MelvilleG]

I know a real master by seeing his modesty. When Tommy gives even simpliest tutorials - he never shows off. He explains every quirk so you feel his kind attitude and don't feel yourself stupid or giftless. This is another part of his talent.

[@johncunningham4820]

Agreed . He seems an AMAZING Teacher .

[@nguyentan1820]

I can't believe to have a chance to get such a detailed tutorial from one of the best guitarists in the world. Thank you, sir.

[@EDKguy]

I love how his playing makes me feel. It sounds so free and spontaneous and alive, but then I realize how much practice, planing and experience goes into his art and then I'm really impressed with his playing. One cool Dude.

[@koeliejoelie2]

Just amazing. It looks so easy in the hands of the master

[@gerrypeacemaker9407]

I was about to say the exact same thing.

[@SaSouljah]

I'm guessing you haven't seen this masters version yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmfcm6yKYtd7idU

[@TheActualTed]

It is easy tho :D

@@SaSouljah blues to jazz to Spanish style. like gumbo. tasty.

[@oscarlandag1831]

This can be played easier with am C D F am C E am C D F am E am in open position

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Tommy passing it on. He makes my head wobble every time. A master class.

[@douglesw]

I love the way Tommy gives his playing a "zooty-yat-da-da-da" bouncy feel. Very much like ragtime playing, in general. He does the same to Deep River Blues. Punchy and Fun to embrace in one's playing. BTW: I recently learned that the gear icon in the window allows you to alter the playback speed! Listening to Tommy's, even slower demonstrations, at .75% brings it home. This is a priceless lesson, unattainable just a few decades back. If a young player isn't taking a lesson everyday on YT they are missing a world of knowledge.

[@steveogden5774]

I still can't play any of his pieces but everytime I watch one of his lessons I come away with something I can use and build into my own guitar playing. It might be a chord sequence, a voicing or a fingering but there is always something there that is usable in general playing.

[@LongTrout]

What a great lesson from the Man himself. It is an honor to receive knowledge from him.

[@funguy4utube]

The Tommy E touch on this classic is a Joy to behold ... or shall I say .. Music to me Ears ! Thanks Music Master for taking the time to do this for us ! Us mortals are most grateful !

[@rasabuca610]

FANTASTIČNO.U RUKAMA MAJSTORA DELUJE PREDIVNO ŠTO DOKAZUJE I VIDEO.BRAVO.

[@ramlathers8182]

Remember not to get discouraged thinking "man I'll never make it to Tommy's level..." because first of all there are few guitarists living or dead who ever make it to "Tommy's level" and secondly it's not about levels, it's about expressing yourself on your instrument.Don't worry about what you've achieved technically. I don't mean to say don't bother trying to advance your technique, just do so from a musical perspective. For example say you're learning The House of The Rising Sun on your own and you hear an original idea pop into your head. Take the time to work out that idea even if it means (or rather especially if it means)having to develop a new technique to realize said idea.THAT is the way to think about advancing not by sitting there going over a major scale for an hour. Again YES, technique is important and so of course are scales, but try not to devote ALL of your time to the dry and unmusical repetition of scales. Think MUSIC.

[@scorped8467]

I have practical music exam coming and I feel like all of the expressing yourself is just thrown out the window with this sort of thing

[@marcvandoornik]

This is so true. I've only just begun to play the guitar a bit shy of six months ago after having played drums and keys for the better part of my life. The difference in the way I learn now as opposed to then couldn't be more pronounced. It's basically a more top-down approach where, instead of continuously practicing scales, chords, rudiments, grooves and whatnot, I now keep expanding basic chords by experimenting and figuring out the notes I want to hear. This leads to many more "happy accidents". I'm actually surprised at how relatively easy it is to progress continually. I'm comfortably certain I'll never become as accomplished as Tommy by a long shot, but I do love the journey towards becoming the best guitarist I myself can be.

[@joecoen958]

Also everybody Tommy's level was once at your level!

[@earltbird8642]

Most who never make it never tried. Tommy's where he's at because of hard work. There are few naturals like Jerry Reid, who, Tommy will tell you he struggles to play up to. Jerry was a genius, his picking styles alone were mesmorizing.

[@EuphoricAmbient]

Musicality is what it is, and you only achieve it with practice and experience

[@brettlazor8219]

Tommy's energy is just unparalleled. That lick is absolutely genius in every way. Cheers!

[@mraybarsx]

I cant believe this is free, a lesson from the king himself.

[@AlergicToSnow]

Fantastic. He’s used an easy song to teach the nuances and to get the boom chicka down. Just what I needed.

[@michaeledwards9519]

Thank you Mr. Tommy Emmanuel now I can officially say I have taken a short guitar lesson with the worlds greatest living guitar player. Again thank you

[@markgardiner1767]

MAN, JUST THAT SLIDE UP INFO RELATING TO A VOICE REACHING FOR A HIGHER NOTE WAS PRICELESS. THANKS TOMMY💖💖

[@rodolfoarguilla4492]

Amazing! A month's worth of guitar lesson in 8-minutes. Thanks.

[@iccus62]

ive been playing this tune for years....I didnt realize I couldnt play it. lol tommy,thx man, you inspire me.

[@allymayful]

Tommy's posts give me so many good laughs because of the way people like you cleverly express your despair. Doesn't make me sound very empathetic - does it - sorry.

[@kenz2756]

@@allymayful It's supposed to be a self deprecating joke as a compliment to how good Tommy is. Now, what I find funny is how people are apparently offended when some make this sort of joke, i don't get why, might be from age difference.

[@allymayful]

@@kenz2756 there’s a lot that’s hard to understand in our strange world. It’s too easy to offend these days.

[@kenz2756]

@@allymayful Yes, but the thing is, these are older people not getting the jokes. Thinking it's a sign of disrespect to Tommy's teaching, calling them ungrateful brats and what not.

[@viennapalace]

Like most Aussies, I've spent a lifetime seeing Tommy (& his sadly departed brother) on TV, astounding everyone with his soft-spoken ways & extraordinary talent. I've even seen him play live! It wasn't until I got on KZbin that I realized how widely known & respected the guy is. I mean, we Aussies have always known he was world-class. I just never knew the rest of the world knew it too...!

[@pidunate]

Tommy, as someone who absolutely adores your playing, thank you so much for sharing your time and thoughts with us. What a gift and pleasure to hear and watch you.

[@billpetty5282]

Admittedly he doesn't always slow everything down and I have to listen over and over again to get certain licks just right, but that's part of learning. Practice, practice, practice. Listen, listen, listen. Try to get it right and eventually it starts to sound good and that is a great feeling. If you are a beginner, you have your work cut out for you. I'm intermediate and I practice that last lick maybe for 20 mins a day. After a couple of weeks I've trained my fingers and it makes me smile. Tommy, thanks.

[@djhoerbie61]

When I get born again, I hope you'll be my guitar teacher! Your the best and most sympathical guitar player ever. Please come to South Germany again!

[@jackelectricman]

The difference between playing songs and playing the instrument. I'm envious and in awe!

[@gkr2424]

You kinda have to know how to play the song first, pretty easy to play. Then you add his lesson. This is one of the greats and this is a great lesson!

[@johnpye984]

Tremendous....... Tommy is such a great, natural teacher.....notwithstanding his sublime guitar playing. Thanks Tommy....

[@511Mrpaul]

This man is great and I love that he gives back by teaching the rest of us. I have seen and met him about 6 times and he is the real deal.

[@raymondscott8499]

I have watched several vids of Tommy and he always comes over as a very generous player, not precious at all. "Giving credit to fellow players At this level he still seems so enthusiastic and totally in love with the whole science of guitar. A real inspiration.Thanks

[@seanmartinman7946]

Amazing guitar player and an amazing human being, so humble with no side whatever. He deserves a Knighthood.

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Thank for showing us how to play “House of the Rising Sun”. I could never play that way due to arthritic hands. Still play but with limitations. Love your style, you make the guitar sing.

[@leray1]

Incredible! He can do whatever he wants on the guitar. And I love what he does.

[@phutureproof]

I've been playing electric guitar for around 20 years on and off, nothing amazing but I can shred along to pantera and make solos up off the knowledge I've gained over the years, I can play nothing else matters lol. I'm fairly proficient I can get around the neck with a bit of practice you know. This guy makes it look so easy, what an inspiration.

[@ront3627]

Yea, he's the man when it comes to playing guitar. Nice for him to share his gift. Amazing artist.

[@1clackerman]

Wish the Egyptians left instructions at least half as good as these instructions from a guitar master. May it live forever for future generations. Tommy Immortal Emmanuel. VERY COOL

[@budm.1450]

What a class act. It's an honor to sit here and listen to you Tommy. Thanks from a 70 year old guitar player.

[@matman7691]

My goodness, I wasn't expecting goosebumps from just a lesson. Talented.

[@viniciusmoises4694]

He is one of the best and makes so easy. And some People complicate so much when teaching

[@tomvera10]

Thanks Tommy , this song has so much room for development from when you first play it. What a great American song from the south.

[@jesuslopez-lq7fz]

excellent, beautiful melody I have no more words to say you are a master

[@donaldotto2150]

A very Kool lesson for House of the rising Sun. I'm going to try to learn some of your ideas. But I have trouble picking with the added fingers. I love challenging myself to learn new styles

[@havennewbowtow8835]

Unbelievably humble man, he has to be if not the best, one of the best guitarists/ musicians ever. Thank you so much sir. I’ll give it my best effort

[@bobdavis6511]

I simply love the lessons you give Tommy. Im a finger picker and play this song finger style. I dig that end lick..sweet!

[@imannonymous7707]

A real gentleman and an ambassador for the style known as travis pickn. Always gives the fathers the nod for all that lead him to this point. 1 class act

[@jrlopez4341]

Thank you Tommy Emmanuel this is one of the greatest songs man has ever designed you do it amazing thank you for teaching us and giving us time your time thank you

[@carlitosway60]

What a great guitarist, certainly and inspiration, we proud about this humble Australian legend, we most apréciate to share we us your experience of many years, thank mate.

[@ethanjohnson6845]

How could someone dislike this? Some People just can't appreciate talent or can't stand how good you are sir

[@richbrown7563]

Tommy is a once in a lifetime, he has influence my playing style and technic a great deal. I keep working on "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" & his harp technic is slowly coming to me. I step away from it and reproach it again and again. This tutorial is a great stepping stone to understand his style and abilities that come so naturally. I don't sing so putting the melody in the mix really works for me. He never bores me with his passion to play I have learned to Travis pick and a great deal more by studying what he does. 820,000 views, awesome! Thanks Tommy!!

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Just blocked out 20 minutes of practice per day for the next few weeks to get that ending lick and up to speed. Thanks Tommy!

[@frankihey]

Watching him play makes me smile - amazing.

[@foxesruler]

It is such a pleasure to listen to him make any sounds from the guitar. He seems to be one with the guitar.

[@derekstocker6661]

So well done Tommy, and now many of us are sitting with very sore fingers and STILL not sounding anything like you! Lovely lesson and thanks for showing how it should be done!

[@leh3827]

Great lesson Tommy. Thank you.

[@paulhudson6912]

Absolutely fantastic, beautifully presented tuition video, 3 simultaneous views and closeups, nothing left to the imagination. The best I have seen yet. What else would one expect from Tommy Emmanuel. As a person with partial sight this is magic for us, thank you Tommy, more like this one please

[@basjewijn1853]

I think I saw this video for the first time like 1.5 years ago. Playing this seemed complete fiction at the time. Went back to this video like a month ago and it seems like I am having it now. Thank you Tommy! Great as always.

[@kilroymcfly295]

what a blessing that he is so eloquent and aware of what he's feeling as he plays

[@kenpowers3206]

Been playing this song for years.... Didn't realize until now I don't have a clue.... This was awesome!!!

[@simomcdonald8815]

Tommy loves what he does and he has the human element pouring through his instrument...awesome that he's sharing so much from the heart that's enough man...anything we learn from some one who does what he loves is worth it...please keep going with sharing your great knowledge and passion Tommy ..cheers man

[@alisonburgess345]

I was in Canberra in a music shop once and Tommy and Phil were there just picking up guitars on display and playing them - some kind of promo! This’d be at least 30 years ago. Amazing.

[@Neo-dx6tk]

Tommy is a living legend. And legends make things look easy and simple. A great human being, always cheerful and what a charisma....

[@bunkster6]

Thanks so much for sharing this Tommy, I'll give it a go! Saw you live in Auckland, just amazing. Cheers. Paul.

[@garyliddiard1373]

How can anyone possibly give this man a thumbs down, amazing guitar player I could listen to you for hours and sometimes do. Many thanks Tommy.

[@MrJdsenior]

Jealousy, and I just realized writing that that part of that word is lousy...appropriate.

[@weejim48]

What a fantastic version of this classic hit. I sang house of the rising sun in a school concert when I was a little kid because it was my favourite song at the time. This version is amazing and you sir are a FANTASTIC GUITARIST. Thankyou for putting it on KZbin. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ssy12335]

Wee Jim, your comment made me laugh because when I was about 11 I played it for my Grandma and she said, " that song is about a brothel!" And I was so embarrassed because I didnt really know what a brothel was. So I never played it again...for her.

[@renaykung3542]

A pleasure just to watch and hear your playing.

[@gilbertachsen4734]

Thanks for your generosity, Mr. E. .Great mythic tune, you have me improvising on it, thanks for the inspiration!

[@koelbird4608]

The most beautiful version I have heard... goergeous sound!! Going to try it!!

[@xiangkan18]

He never ceases to amaze me, even with a little ‘basic’ teaching. What a wonderful guitarist.

[@phillwhitehead2414]

Wow awesome never seen or heard it played like that. True genius

[@rubenabrams]

Tommy you are incredible! You're beyond a CGP!

[@scrotrot1595]

He's the Ambassador for Certified Guitar Players👍😁🎸

[@bill7016]

Wow ! This guy is astounding. Thanks Tommy.

[@david-ky7rt]

Tommy is a LEGEND. I throw my guitar out of the window when i first heard Tommy play, i had to buy another Guitar.

[@TrueFireTV]

Keep practicing! Don't give up! Tommy is all about repetition 😎

[@roxammon5858]

Tommy - I love your presentation. Well done old fella. A great tune and well played. Thanks for teaching us.

[@michaelschnittker7388]

What I see from Tommy's lessons is the POSSIBLE - he shows what can be done and how to do it. Before I saw his hands at work I thought there might be more than one guitar in the songs, guess not! Wonderful stuff and very generous of Tommy to show us!

[@knuckle47]

Yup...old song alright. I learned it back in 1967 the way you first played it... 49 years later I'm still playing it the same way.... thanks for the update!🤔

[@roccociccone597]

Man, this vid helped me making my version sound much better. Thanks Tommy.

[@TrueFireTV]

You learn something new every day 🤘😎

[@henryssurfshowcase]

Super good, great playing! Your augmented fingering 4:10 and your ending riff outstanding!..

[@M4rciano]

I knew this wouldn't do to me as a lesson, I would be far behind this advanced class. I was for attending the show. Not disapointed. Enjoyed it, a lot!

[@Les3201]

Great lesson....I learned a lot in just a few minutes. Thanks very much for posting. You are a very good teacher.....something to fall back on if you ever loose your day job :)

[@thomasgatrell2519]

the Master and his Maton . The best with the best here , Thank you Tommy , I feel honoured and will work on your approach

[@guydouglas6094]

To learn and play his funky little end thing ( Amin blues pentatonic ). go to 6.01, go to screen SETTINGS and select PLAYBACK SPEED at 0.5 and wathc and listen carefully. Take note of his right hand and the walking bass bit too. Tommy E is the man. I got it after a while, then realized he is playing a Amin blues thing.

[@TrueFireTV]

Tommy is one of the greats! And we are all super lucky he lends his talents to teaching. Thanks fort watching 😎

[@thomaslee849]

No, I'll never be able to play as astoundingly as he does but I really appreciate his being a teacher here. For instance, while filming he decides to add that little bit toward the end where he throws in that simple run in the Am and E chords. Good teachers share the power, they don't keep it hidden. He's done this in concert, too. Between songs he spoke to the guitar players in the audience (Okay, that was nearly everyone plus our spouses) and explained how he personally broke down, developed, and practiced some polyrythmic piece he was about to play. In my opinion he loses no "sheen" by explaining how-to because he's still the master. It's great fun to watch good teachers teach.

[@gregerlach]

What a great lesson. Really well presented. Many thanks Tommy. Greetings from England.

[@angelialvares]

Thanks for helping us bring new life to an old favorite song

[@Mike-pv3hg]

Man...I love this guy.... He does it every time. I'll be right in the middle of learning some really dense new stuff on electric, then I hear him play and I want to drop everything and go back to acoustic. I never finish anything.

[@neildesperandum6114]

Something simple but he plays the Am with just two fingers, blocking the 3rd and 4th strings with his middle finger. In the intro that enables him to hold the A on the third string rather than play an open G while the fourth finger reaches for the C on the fifth string. Stunning musician, really nice guy.

[@lukemc9090]

This man is so unique ! Love ya tommy thanks for the free lesson!

[@harimohan2840]

Loved that lick in the end!

[@flhtcui2]

Its not bragging if you can back it up........Thanks for showing us your mastery!!!

[@progger76]

He is such a complete musician.....great!

[@koosbleeker5880]

Great video. I love it a lot. It looks so simple but we keep on going. Thanks Tommie, you are great.

[@coochb945]

This is the best version of this song I have heard. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with us.

[@theline6391]

Thank you for teaching !! Have a good time

[@distrustfulmonkey2832]

I don't know why it suprises me but Tomy is a really fantastic teacher. If I ever start using a thumb pick it'll be his lessons that see me through the transition. He really seems like a fantastic guy as well as an amazing musician.

[@kakikurakura7921]

thank you for showing me how the pinky work effectively and beautifully.

[@mikecabral1579]

Wow just wonderful. I’m not capable of playing it as so wonderfully presented. Just great to see a master show his stuff. ❤️

[@thegratefulbrad3072]

I'd say the maestro here can sing as well as he can play. Man, what a great voice. Unreal.

[@jaydee5156]

This is one of the first songs I learned to play on a guitar.

[@sciencerocks9613]

THANK YOU, this video made my day 🙂

[@joannedward3523]

Awesome guitar skills sir!!!!! I'm enjoying learning understanding your style.