How to play the intro to Rhymes and Reasons by John Denver
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In my new instructional video series, "Off The Record" I teach you how to play guitar parts of great songs as they are played by the artist. In my latest video I teach the intro to Rhymes and Reasons by John Denver on the 12-string guitar. I put in a lot of detail, including how to finger pick in the Travis style as it's the underlying pattern in the intro, the entire song, and the bulk of John's excellent playing.
Please comment, like, subscribe and most of all break out of your guitar playing rut. In the words of John (signed on my book he wrote) "Thanks for listening!"
I have seen hundreds of videos on UA-cam of people trying to recreate the music in this song and all of them have failed miserably. You are the only person who has managed to perfectly pull this off song which is a huge achievement. You should really be proud of yourself for pulling this off
@roshangeorge2127 What a kind thing to say! Thank you so much!
Creatively; John was at his best with his first band. His guitar playing was more intricate and interesting. After Elvis' band joined him, an enormous amount of his guitar playing originality was lost. Thank you so much for the instruction.
Agreed. Mike Taylor was his first guitar player. However, Steve Weissberg was an incredible guitar player and added richness and nuance to everything he played on. Check out the "definitive" recordings of Calypso and Annie's Song without the orchestra. It's brilliant! The Elvis band stuff was a bad choice. I stopped listening at that point. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Full tutorial would be fantastic! Thank you for posting this!
Hi Andrew, here is my tutorial on the full song:
ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
Glad you liked it!
@@gLustig60 Thank you for the link! I actually found the full tutorial not long after I posted my comment here! I really appreciate your channel and content! I just found you and am subscribing! Thanks!
You are the best instructor online for John Denver music. Many other instructors talk on and on and waste time. You have a perfect teaching style. I would love to have pull songs in tab for JD songs taught by you. I would buy a book to have this music if you are interested in publishing a book of tab for John Denver. Ann T.
Hi Ann, thank you so much for your encouraging comment. I do plan on creating more JD videos. I'm curious, what are 2-3 of the most helpful elements in my instructional videos? Thanks again, G
A very good and excellent tutorial. I always felt learning the intro of a song is the sparks that leads you continuing wanting more, especially from a JD's song🎵 ...Thank you my good man...
Thanks for the kind words Steven. I agree. Growing up, whenever I would come across a 12-string guitar, I would play the intro to Rhymes & Reasons. It's beautifully constructed and can only be played correctly on the 12-string.
Thank you for a great lesson, please do a tutorial on the entire song!
Hi Gordon, like many others who've commented so far, all my life I've loved this song and everything JD played. I never dreamt I could play anything like this but thanks to you and your fantastic style of breaking down the components of the intro, with some practise I will be and I am so thrilled. I am a subscriber now & look forward to future lessons from you. You're the best, please keep them coming ! (love Bella too)
Thanks David. Your comments mean a lot to me. I do plan on making more video tutorials. I probably learned to play guitar listening to John Denver, Lee Holdridge (orchestral arranger) and his band. Please share with other acoustic guitarists and Denver fans. Stay safe and well! g
Great! Looking forward to a full lesson ASAP
@taliao5844 The full song tutorial is here: ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
I have always thought about this introduction and which has a real "sublime and heavenly sound" to it, especially with that G5 note coming in towards the end. All combined together, what wisdom! Kind of reminds me of God's scheme of things where people, like musical notes, have all their peculiar places in the overall scheme of things and which makes our world a more pleasant place.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. There’s always been something beyond ordinary about this intro to me too.
It's interesting to note that in Noel Paul Stookey's intro to his "Wedding Song" (There is Love), there are similar guitar chords. Perhaps John Denver was inspired by Noel Paul Stookey. @@gLustig60
r @Dovid2000 Agreed! I always thought those two songs were very similar. Played Wedding Song at MANY weddings!
Your notes are perfectly accurate. Better than other rendition
The best lesson on Rhymes and Reasons intro ever seen
Thanks Massimiliano! Those are very kind words and they are greatly appreciated. Good luck with the song!
Very nice teaching technique and demeanor.
great tutorial - very accurate - thanks
Full tutorial wiuld be fantastic!
Thank you
Hey Charlie, the full tutorial is here:
ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
All my life I’ve wanted to learn how to play the introduction to Rhymes & Reasons by John Denver. Although I’ve played the guitar all of my life, it is still challenging for me! Thank you for enlightening us and teaching it with extraordinary patience and detail Gordon! I will continue to practice tomorrow. 🙏🏻
Thanks so much for the comment David. It's one of my first tutorials so my camera technique is lacking but I'm glad you found the lesson helpful. I assume you have a 12-string? Let me know what other songs you'd like an accurate tutorial on. Gordon
@@gLustig60 Hello Gordon! You camera technique is perfect! I made some progress tonight with the Rhymes & Reasons intro! Hopefully by the end of next week I’ll feel more comfortable with it?
I’ve always wanted to learn the following intros:
This Old Guitar by John Denver
Poems, Prayers & Promises by John Denver
The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel
Cats In the Cradle by Harry Chapin
Again, thank you for taking the time for giving us this great lesson!
I truly appreciate it!
David
Buongiorno Gordon,
Volevo farti i miei più calorosi complimenti per COME hai spiegato questo brano che amo tantissimo e che da tempo volevo imparare a suonare con la mia acustica!!! Davvero GRAZIE e cercherò di studiarlo passo passo, proprio come lo hai realizzato. 🎶💕🎶🎸
Thanks for including the lesson on the Travis Pattern. Very very nice.
Sure! Glad I was able to help.
Loved it, entire song would be great
Thanks @kathy seacrist! The entire song tutorial is here: ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
Thank you for the great lesson!
You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment.
Just awesome!!
I'm greatest fan of JD since i was 15,now i'm 60,thanks for your Video lesson sir.
My pleasure.
Awesome, super awesome, Gordon! You just nailed it. It is so much easier and more hope-invoking to see your lesson. Hats off!
Discovered you now, gray and simple teach🎉.👍👍👍👍👍
Beautifully instructed
Thank you so much Edward!
Thank you brother., i think i can make it soonest
Gordon, I shed a lot of tears trying to figure this song out by ear, wow! I wanted to encore with it at one of my shows but I never could get it right or be confident with it. Now I think I'll take another crack at it.Thank you so much for this, you make seem (almost) easy! Particularly breaking down the picking pattern.
Amy, thank you for your comment. I hope this helps. I have a tutorial on the entire song too, if you're interested. gordonlustig.com/finger-picking
If there's anything else I can help you with or you have specific questions, feel free to Email me at: gordonDlustig@gmail.com. Glad you're taking another crack at it. You can do it!
@@gLustig60 Yeah, I was working off of a blurry youtube version of a show he did in Japan, and you could only occasionally see his hands. This is great! What did we ever used to do before youtube? Well, I know that, I would go to shows with binoculars so I could see their hands LOL. I'm old.
@@amygallatin5196 And a little irony is that when I looked at my video, it was one of the first I did with a real camera, which I didn't know how to use. It's blurry too! And Shaky! Anyway, I've gotten a little better at that. BTW - I don't promote myself so don't misinterpret this, but I've been teaching since age 12, play every John Denver song, note for note, even played with his old band mates at the John Denver Tribute festival in Aspen a few years ago. So, if you'd like a Zoom lesson, at 1970s price, let me know. G
@@gLustig60 Pete Huttlinger RIP :-(
@@gLustig60 Interesting! I will file that away. Right now a lot of my energy is going to surmounting the banjo (slow rolls only please!) 😃
The videos this man teaches are wonderful from any lever. All sorts of important information is taught. For example, tuning a guitar down,Travis picking cords illustrations. He is the best teacher in my opinion. I wish he could write the entire song in tab. I would purchase a book of his pick and tab style. Please consider doing this . Thank you very much for your hard work and dedication.
Ann, thank you for you kind endorsement. I did do a part two tutorial on rhymes and reasons which goes through the whole song.
ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
Let me know if this covers everything you need.
Great lesson. Thanks for sharing... and for your patience! 👍👍👍
I'm glad the lesson was helpful José! Thanks for the nice comment!
I regularly check guitar tutorials here. When I came across your one I instantly liked the way you teach guitar lessons. R & R 's Intro was shown in such a different way that I found it very helpful. You are definitely one of the very few helpful tutors. Keep on posting !
Thank you so much, Salahuddin. Is there something in particular you would like to see a tutorial on? I wish I could reach more people with my tutorials. I welcome your suggestions.
@@gLustig60 Many thanks Gordon for your generous gesture. Of course there are some particular songs that I'd like to see in your tutorials. I will come up with the requests soon. Meanwhile wishing you a very happy new year 2021.
Nice sir I like the way you teach
Thank you! I recently posted the rest of the song, if you're interested.
Great! Thanks a lot
That’s a great intro. I always wanted to learn it. Thanks👍❤️it
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for letting me know.
Thank you! Bella is a great singer!
I’ve always been envious of Bella’s falsetto. Thanks for watching!
This is a great tutorial. As good as I've come across, in fact! Thank you for posting it.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I'll be posting "Diary" by David Gates soon.
Yep, that's it! Thanks
Thanks, very good job. I love John Denver
Thanks for checking it out! G
Bella sings in the end 😂😂. Yes, please do the WHOLE rest of the song please please.
@Kyoto Walkman here is the full song:
ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
From Gerard Stroh***
Hi Gordon Lusting****
Great Job Gordon Lusting****
John Denver Is My Favoret Artist and So Was George harrison and They Both Use 12 String Guitars****
I Use 4 Guild Guitars and Also Rickenbacker Guitars And They Are Great****
Great Video****
Bye****
Hi Gordon.
Thank you for doing such an effordto make me a better guitarist. I really love the thoroughness of your workshop here!
Best wishes from Denmark, Benny
Oh by the way, it's an f-412, Guild offcourse! :-D
I play the f-50R and the f-212 (aiming for the 512 :-))
Hello Gordon - a new fan of your teaching here. After 16 + years, I wiped the dust off my guitar and was excited to start playing again. I was never very good but I always promised myself I would put in some real effort in when time allowed. I stumbled across your tutorial for Rhymes & Reasons (one of my most favorite John Denver songs), and I am hooked. It’s going to be a long time before I can play this well, and I only have a 6 string, but I am SO excited to be learning this from you (with you). Thank you SO much. I’ve already subscribed. I can’t wait for all the things I am going to learn from you.
Hi Denise, thanks so much for your kind words. I'm glad you've wiped the dust off your guitar and are playing again. Rhymes & Reasons will work on the 6-string but won't quite match the sound of the 12-string because of the high octave strings on the 12-string. Feel free to contact me anytime if you have questions about adapting it to 6-string or about any other guitar topics. Thanks again and have fun!!!
Loved it!! please rest of the song!
Thanks Marsha! Specifically, what would you like to learn/see/hear in a tutorial containing the rest of the song? I'll do it.
Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for your comment.
Gordon, from the ❤️ heart...Thank You. I am now subscriber and look forward to learning with strict attention to your detail.
Thank you so much Peter. I'm going to do a tutorial for "Diary" by David Gates of Bread. Let me know what you'd be interested in learning to play.
@@gLustig60 I am a life long John Denver fan which is what brought me to you. There are so many of his songs and the intros he does that I find simply fascinating. I played for many years with no instruction and only recently picked up my guitar once again. This time it is much different as I am more serious and single minded in my focus. Anything from John Denver of course and anything from Pink Floyd, “Wish You Were Here” is what I am working on currently.
Once again, I thank you say much, you are the only formal instruction i have had and now i wish i would have been more serious 40 years ago.
Great titorial!how about the entire song,thanks
ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
Hi Gordon, you should really get to teaching my dad guitar after this virus ends. Love this video, BTW I play guitar to now
Let me know if there's anything I can help you with. G
Gordon, same as with your tutorial on the intro to Matthew, this was awesome. I would love a tutorial on the entire song!
I teach the rest of Rhymes and Reasons here: ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
thank you!!!
Just discovered this and it’s an excellent tutorial, thanks! Subbed!
Thanks Tinhamodic! I’m glad you liked it.
Gordon, love,love your teaching videos. You teach it at a level most people can learn. Do you know the JD song IT’s UP TO YOU …any chance you could teach that song. I hope so,nobody has posted this great song! Thank you. AnnT
Ann, thank you soooo much for the kind words. I haven’t done a teaching video in awhile. I’d be happy to do “It’s Up To You.” I’ve always really liked that song. I’m finishing up an R-rated tribute to Gilbert Gottfried. When I’m done I’ll do your request. Gordon
Hi @Ann Sassone, I just posted a tutorial of "It's Up To You." ua-cam.com/video/eQ57GLL9oy8/v-deo.html Let me know if you have any questions. And thanks for the request!
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have always wanted to play Rhymes and Reasons and you have made my dream come true. Please do the whole song when you get a chance.
@C Ma I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I did a tutorial of the whole song. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
This Is Gerard Stroh***
Hi Gordon Lusting***
The First Time I Heard John Denver Played Rhymes & Reasons On His Guild F612 12 string Guitar That Was Built By Carlo Greco and The Guild Guitar Company it Had An 18 inch Body and I Was Hook On Guild Guitars For 46 Years Ago and I Own 4 Guild Guitars and 2 12 String Guild Guitars and A Super Rare guild B-30 Fretless Super Jumbo Bass Guitar and It Was The Second One Ever Made and I Got That Guild Guitar In 1987 and Also Got Me A Guild D-25 12 string Guild Guitar that Was Also Made In 1987 and I Have Also A Guild F512 string Guild Guitar and A Guild Jumbo Junior 3/4 size 6 string Guitar and It Sounds Great Too*****
I Was Hooked On Guild Guitar Sence Day One and I Like John Denver's Music and His Choice Of 12 string Guitars and I also Own A Rickenbacker 360-12 string Guitar and Those 2 Guitar Makers are The Best 12 String Guitars On The Market and I Like 12 string Guitars By Guild and Rickenbacker and They are The Best***
All From Gerard Stroh***
Bye***
Gordo
Very strong work here! Love how you walked us through this beautiful intro to R&R. Love that GeeTar too! What’s the make? Can you share? Thx.
Thanks for the comment! This guitar is the Guild F-412. The model John played was F-512. I recently met the guy who designed the 512 and he said it was completely different (and better) than the 412. I believe it! Mine has a beautiful tone but it's like driving a Mack Truck.
@@gLustig60 Thank you! I have a Guild D40 built in RI (original Westerley collection), a HS graduation gift to myself in 1975 (yup, I'm older a slightly wiser). Guild guitars are made to be played as the slogan goes. Yes, they may be overbuilt "trucks" but they sound beautiful. Two things get better with age in my experience - liquor and guitars. Be well and keep up the great vids.
Wow where have you been all.my life?!... More more...
Thanks! Let me know what you'd like to see. G
I've uploaded the TABS to Rhymes and Reason. You can download them here:
gordonlustig.com/finger-picking
Thanks for TABS sir.
Hey Gordon. Excellent video, I would really love a video on the entire song if you would be so kind. John was my favorite artist and strongly influenced me in my career joice, and R&R is one of my favorite. Wild Montana SKies is another one that might be good to do (hint, hint). Thanks for the video.
Hi Dean, thanks for your comments. Here is the link to Rhymes and Reasons part 2, the entire song. ua-cam.com/video/t2MfNnZ_5No/v-deo.html
Let me know how it works out. Gordon
Hi Gordon, I really liked how you taught this intro. Starting with the Travis picking and showing 1 chord shape at a time. Others never took it this slow. Like to see the rest of the song. Like to learn John's song Matthew. Can not find John's intro and his fill pattern. Thank's a bunch. Robert
Hi Robert, thanks for writing! I'm glad you found this video useful. I would say my two favorite John Denver songs are Matthew and Rhymes and Reasons. I will do a video on the rest of R & R soon, but since you asked about Matthew, specifically the intro, I'll do that first. I've been wanting a new project. Peace!
I just posted the Intro to Matthew. Let me know what you think.
👍👍tqvm rocky mountain high please!
TQ! Any particular questions you have about RMH?
Looks like a vintage Guild F-412
1975 or ‘76.
Thanks for uploading. If you have time come watch my cover of Dan and Shay - I'm a singer-songwriter and think you might dig my sound. Really appreciate it!
Download tabs would be good!..rest of the song please!
Here are the download-able TABS gordonlustig.com/finger-picking
Thanks very much.
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