Vincent by Don McLean Tutorial Part I

[@cyrilmoussoki3193]

Thank you for sharing. Glenn, you are my Hero. Greetings from Valence in the south-East of France (Europe).

[@glennwillow5124]

You're very welcome, Cyril! How wonderful that you live in the south east of France! I hope you find this tutorial helpful! Be well! - Glenn

[@PsalmOnenineteen11]

Gorgeous, thank you. Been working on this for a bit. Just gorgeous!

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Bobby! I hope you find this tutorial helpful! It is a beautiful song for sure! - Glenn

[@Louis.DeGuzman]

Here in the Philippines, people of all ages love folk songs

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Gov! I am so pleased that you are listening! Stay safe! - Glenn

[@michiehanda2803]

hello Mr Willow .. I love this song’n I thank you for posting such a beautiful 🎸lesson ..It really makes me persevere on my guitar training .. wow , nice voice 👏🏻👍

[@glennwillow5124]

You are very welcome Michie! Thank you for the kind feedback! I hope you learn to play this! Take care, - Glenn

[@michiehanda2803]

I thank your reply .. wish you long days ‘n long nights 🤗

[@misssinisterseventy1553]

I’m so happy you made a tutorial for this song! It’s so beautiful :) you’re an amazing musician, i can only hope to become half as good as you

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Miss Sinister Seventy! What a sweet thing to write! I hope this tutorial helps you! A lot of getting good (or perhaps better) on the guitar is hanging in there and continuing to try while your brain and fingers slowly adjust to the challenge. It's not easy, I know. I have the advantage of having played the guitar seriously for 55 years, since I was 16, so all that time and practice has given me some advantages. Best of luck to you on this song and your adventures with the guitar! - Glenn

[@misssinisterseventy1553]

Glennwillow yes it has helped a lot thank you :) this song was the whole reason I bought my guitar. I’m a huge Don McLean fan, in fact American pie was the first song I ever played on guitar

[@glennwillow5124]

@@misssinisterseventy1553 Well hang in there on the guitar then! If you can already play "American Pie" you are doing well! I think Vincent may be his very best song, but I know that is arguable! Have fun! - Glenn

[@gibby6904]

Great lesson on a great song Glenn........that Martin is a BEAUTY.......Im using my 00-15retro for this one..its a fun little couch guitar.....I love the slope shoulder slot head design of the one your playing.....

[@glennwillow5124]

Thanks Gibby! Yes, I agree -- Vincent is a great song. It really makes a person think. And thank you for noticing my Martin 000-28VS. It's a very nice guitar with a great sound, and it really has that 1930s look. I am very fortunate to have it. :-) Regards, Glenn

[@greenspace3279]

I just found this channel, and I just wanted to say that you're incredibly talented. Keep up the good work!

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Green Space! How very nice of you to comment here! Thanks so much for your support and encouragement! I hope this tutorial will be helpful!!! - Glenn

[@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons]

Really nice Glenn, well played and produced. Keep it up

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Joe! Thanks very much for your comments! I very much appreciate your taking the time to comment! - Glenn

[@winmhaineloves4403]

Thanks granpa.. Take care! God bless you 😊😊😉.. From: Philippines..

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you! I do look like a granpa!!! Thanks so much for your comment! And God bless you, too! - Glenn

[@winmhaineloves4403]

Glennwillow .. 😔😔.. im so sorry.. Coz here in phils if someone older than me, i should call him grandpa or uncle(better this one) as a respect.. sorry! 😔.. thanks for the lesson.. take care.. God bless. I subscribed already 😊

[@glennwillow5124]

No Problem! No reason to be sorry! I was very pleased that you liked the video and wanted to comment! In fact, I am a grandpa! I have 6 grand children!!! No problem at all! You take care, God bless!!! - Glenn

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you! - Glenn

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you very much!! - Glenn

[@PatrickTengmusic]

I love this tutorial absolutely thank you ❤️

[@glennwillow5124]

You are so welcome, Patrick! Thank you for providing feedback! I hope you find this helpful! And I hope all is well for you! Take care! - Glenn

[@reupaxac5155]

Exelente trabajo !!! Muchas gracias.

[@glennwillow5124]

Gracias Reu! Thank you for watching! Be well! - Glenn

[@casaMariaPT]

A generous soul...thank you.

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Nelson! How nice of you to give me some positive feedback. I hope all is well for you! Take care! - Glenn

[@13355wedding]

Really fine, Glenn, THX Huge sound of that Martin:)

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Noel! I do hope this tutorial is doing you some good! Thanks so much for your comments! All the best to you! - Glenn

[@djmystery6808]

You make it look so easy but thank you & I love your voice too.

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you very much Dj! And thank you for the compliment! I hope the tutorial is helpful to you. Thanks for taking the time to comment here! - Glenn

[@michaelworse6034]

Many thanks for this beautiful lesson . Great voice and tasty playing from you , great !!

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Michael! Thanks so much for your comments! I'm so glad that this lesson is helpful to you! - Glenn

[@iamkimes]

Wow, another great presentation! What I really appreciate is that you can credibly sing along with these parts. That's an element that's lacking in other payers/instructors. It's a very important aspect of understanding how these songs go together. Well done again!

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you you Wayne! Much appreciated! This was the first tutorial I ever put together. I've been criticized for talking too much, so I have tried to cut down on that. I am glad to receive some positive reinforcement for this tutorial. Thank you again! I hope all is well for you! Stay safe! - Glenn

[@iamkimes]

@@glennwillow5124 I didn't get a sense you talked too much. I thought this lesson was clear, direct and understandable. Your ability to be able to sing the parts really helps those trying to follow the song. I am a pretty advanced player and I appreciate anyone that can break down a song so others can learn it. I think you are doing fine, keep doing what you're doing. You're going to have a great following. I too am semi-retiring, playing out more, Covid killed the big leap in 2020. But, there's a future for us older guys that know how to play and want to share a great period of time that created some of the best music of this and the last couple of generations. You're doing a great job of performing, teaching and video production, thank you and keep going!

[@merlinsdog4530]

I wanted to learn this song about ten years ago but couldn't pick very well back then, so i gave up while I practiced my bar chords, then i totally forgot about the song and how much I wanted to learn it! Ten years on & i just stumbled across this tutorial & i reckon I'll have it down in a day or two now! Thanks for the upload, I love it when this happens! It's on watch later now so this time I won't forget! Peace brother! One happy dog tonight!

[@glennwillow5124]

I am so glad that this is helpful! Thanks so much for your comment! - Glenn

[@merlinsdog4530]

Glennwillow just watched your bridge over troubled waters too! Was just about to post how good it was! I think I'll be using your tutorials for the foreseeable future! My type of songs that I want to learn! Thank you!

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you brother! I am so glad that this stuff might be helpful to you! I have not done a huge number of tutorials, but if people are interested, I will certainly do more! Thanks so much!!! - Glenn

[@timber66]

Beautiful. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Timber! I'm glad you are going through this tutorial! I hope it does you some good! Thanks for letting me know you're watching! Be well! - Glenn

[@dorotka1979]

Thank you Glenn, I am enjoying your lessons very much . Looking forward to more videos 😀

[@glennwillow5124]

Wonderful Dorota! Thank you for your comments! - Glenn

[@dennygrace5606]

When will you make for part 2 ,papa i can't wait for it!

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Denny! Thanks for your comments! Part II of the Vincent tutorial is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJKVoKiMisx5m6s Thanks for your comments, I'm glad you are enjoying this tutorial! - Glenn

[@1974xaviers]

Thanks for your video......well done......😊

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you PJ! I hope you find this helpful! Be well! -- Glenn

[@dennisbelardo8492]

Great demo. Really love this song and is struggling to learn just like every one else. This is an excellent help. i just subscribed

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Dennis -- I hope this helps you a little! Thanks so much for your comments! - Glenn

[@robertlee8042]

Love major sevenths.

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Robert! Yes, I do, too. Not everybody likes major sevenths! :-) Take care Robert! - Glenn

[@dorotka1979]

HI Glenn, my name is Dorota. I use your lessons to practice my guitar skills, I love your voice and the way you play, just beautiful.

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Dorota! I'm so glad you are getting some benefit from my tutorials! Thank you for listening; I wish you the best in improving your guitar skills!!! - Glenn

[@surfrby8876]

Nice demonstration,I've been struggling with this song,its harder than I thought, but simpler than I think,if that makes sense, 🤔but it's such a beautiful song, thanks again

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Surfrby -- I know just what you mean! I'm so glad that this was helpful! Thank you for your comment! - Glenn

[@BarryFence]

What a great voice you have! Thanks for the lesson!

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Barry! How kind of you! And you are welcome for the lesson -- I hope it's helpful! - Glenn

[@povnw8985]

I like the way you explain things. Thanks! This is awesome 👊😁🚬

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you for your comments POV NW! I'm so glad this is helpful to you! - Glenn

[@SunDevilsCoach]

Thank you so much for sharing. This has been a great help.

[@glennwillow5124]

Thanks very much Dave! I am so glad this has been helpful! Thanks for taking the time to comment here on KZbin! - Glenn

[@DavidSteadStudio]

Really great tutorial and some lovely playing Glenn.....still a bit beyond me sadly!

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you David! I hope you will keep coming back to this. As you develop, you will be able to do this, I think. Our brains learn in layers, so you have to put some other layers underneath before you can get hold of this song, But if you hang in there and keep working at it, you may well be able to do this eventually! Thanks for letting me know you are working on this! I hope all is well for you! - Glenn

[@DavidSteadStudio]

@@glennwillow5124 I'll def' keep at it. All the best to you too; cheers!

[@knuckle47]

Ha....from one grandpa to another.... enjoyed your tutorial .... nice work

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Luthier47! I'm glad you enjoyed this! Thanks so much for your comments! I hope you enjoy being a grandfather as much as I do! - Glenn

[@garyhull6689]

Nice one! Cheers

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Gary! I very much appreciate your feedback and hope this is helpful to you! Be well and cheers back to you Gary! - Glenn

[@mojetrouba]

Lovely. Thank you!

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Dadla! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment here! I'm so glad you thought this instruction was helpful! All the best to you! - Glenn

[@guitarplayer6477]

Awesome.

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi GP! Thank you very much for commenting! I'm glad you are listening! I hope you feel that this lesson has been helpful to you! Best of luck to you on the guitar! - Glenn

[@guitarplayer6477]

@@glennwillow5124 You are awesome! I'm learning this song by watching your video. I've subscribed to you and will check out all of your playing. Thanks so much for posting!

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you GP! I a appreciate your comments very much and I sincerely hope this tutorial and others I have made will be of help to you! Thanks so much for checking in here! - Glenn

[@reksubbn3961]

Great voice!

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Reksubbn! Thank you for watching -- I hope you find that this tutorial is helpful to you! - Glenn

[@robertlee8042]

Nice guitar. What is it?

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Robert -- The guitar is a Martin model 000-28VS. You can find them used but they are still expensive. Here is an example: reverb.com/item/475752-used-martin-00028vs-vintage-series-acoustic-guitar-rosewood-w-case Take care, - Glenn

[@len73-]

Nice video,thanks for taking the time.

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you very much Len! I hope this is helpful for you! - Glenn

[@dnasawn8783]

Thanks a Lot greetings from Philippines

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you very much -- greetings to you! - Glenn

[@sisimma9268]

👍

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you! - Glenn

[@gibsonlg2453]

What model of the guitar?

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Gibson lg2: I am playing a 2006 Martin 000-28VS. Thanks for watching; I hope all is well for you. - Glenn

[@mamangago]

Nice job

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Maman! I hope this is helpful to you! All the best to you! - Glenn

[@robertlee8042]

You play nicely

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Robert! I'm so glad you are listening! I hope this tutorial is helpful to you. Be well! - Glenn

[@robertlee8042]

@@glennwillow5124 it was. My right hand became paralyzed one year ago. No apparent reason. Now coming back. I always liked that song. Haunting pentatonic scale at the nut. Ran to the guitar and got it down in a brushing sort of way. Some control of my thumb and middle finger. I grew up at festivals listening to John Hurt and Elizabeth Cotton and then Tom Paxton etc. always finger picked. Was good but not nearly as easy as you. You play effortlessly. I admire people like Tommy Emmanuel but I can’t listen to that too long. I could listen to your playing all day. It’s peaceful. Thanks.

[@glennwillow5124]

@@robertlee8042 Thank you Robert! I am sorry about your paralyzed hand, but I am glad you have gotten your guitar out and are trying again! To me, the guitar and the music associated with it has been such a huge comfort over the years. I feel so grateful that I have had a guitar available to me over the last 56 years, since I was 16. I spent some time learning to play Tommy Emmanuel songs but as I made more videos I want back to what I always did, singing and playing essentially folk songs. That really seems to be where I belong. Thank you for your kind and supportive comments. It means a lot to me. Take care! - Glenn

[@wanmaha1328]

Nice guitar.

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Wan! Yes, this is a lovely guitar! I am very fortunate to have it! - Glenn

[@Leon-zx2cc]

Thanks for this! I just wanna ask, is the picking pattern you used in the first G the same all throughout the song? You kind of didn't talk about the picking anymore, you just told us what chord follows another. Thank you!

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Leon, The picking pattern on the first G is the "Starry, starry night" melody. So it's kind of unique to being able to bring out that melodic pattern in the song. The basic picking pattern I use is discussed at about 2:22 in Part III of the tutorial, Part III may also be useful because it has cameras on both left and right hands as the song is being played so you can see what note is being picked at any time. I hope this helps, Leon! - Glenn

[@Leon-zx2cc]

Glennwillow THANK YOU SO MUCH!! YOU ARE AMAZING :)

[@glennwillow5124]

Well, thank you Leon! I hope the tutorials help you! Best of luck!!! - Glenn

[@gregorypeters7932]

I have been trying to play this with the same timing and expression Don McLean, but it seems he sings and plays it out of time, breaks the rules. Very difficult song to cover instrumentally.

[@glennwillow5124]

Hi Gregory, It is hard to sing and play a song like this at the same time. I wish you luck on this! - Glenn

[@marbo6429]

2020 and still killing my poor bent fingers on the little secrets ;oP

[@glennwillow5124]

Hang in there Mar Bo! I hope that this lesson will help you! All the best to you! - Glenn

[@marbo6429]

@@glennwillow5124 Brother I can't blame you for my fucked up fingers but I can thank you for being a great teacher and who ever said fighting the string band was easy? Not me..peace my man!

[@marbo6429]

@@glennwillow5124 I would love to hear you play Bobby Goldsboro lessons..'he's part of us'...its old and anything by Jim Croce...I can't do it but I bet you can make me enjoy it!

[@glennwillow5124]

Peace Mar Bo... Hang in there! -- Glenn

[@glennwillow5124]

I will look into Bobby Goldsboro. I certainly know lots of Jim Croce music. Let me do some thinking about this... Take care Mar Bo! - Glenn

[@arzoo82]

Nice voice!

[@glennwillow5124]

Thank you Greentea! I hope you have gotten some benefits from the Vincent lesson. Regards! Glenn

[@DeificCosmoplast]

Sounds kinda like Bowie

[@tanmanhh]

Oh~~ cute

[@glennwillow5124]

Thanks for watching! - Glenn