This Christmas (Donny Hathaway) - R&B Guitar Tutorial by Kerry 2 Smooth

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2025

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  • @Kerry2smooth
    @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому +19

    Thanks again for checking out the lesson. Let me know in the comments how you play the song. What key do you use? What chords?

    • @michaelfleming7139
      @michaelfleming7139 5 років тому +1

      What scale would you use to solo over

    • @jamusic84
      @jamusic84 3 роки тому

      B7b5 instead of Bm7b5 or half diminished like you played. I feel it voice leads better to AMaj7. Nice holiday lesson bro!

    • @jamusic84
      @jamusic84 3 роки тому +1

      @@michaelfleming7139 FMaj pentatonic works over most of it… the EMaj7 and the “fireside is blazing bright” sections try EMaj and Amin, respectively

  • @spidey2402
    @spidey2402 Місяць тому +4

    great tutorial! i think it's better to discuss the chords first then add the adlibs later to make it easier to understand. thanks for this!

  • @JaMooni16
    @JaMooni16 4 місяці тому +4

    This was amazing but, it's not step by step so there is NO WAY but it's great to know i can come back to this in years to learn when I'm ready

  • @ryankummerow8338
    @ryankummerow8338 Рік тому +2

    "2 Smooth" is spot on! Nice!!

  • @gibsonguy5240
    @gibsonguy5240 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for being here. I come to you every year to re learn this song. Merry Christmas everyone.

  • @wheresallthezombies
    @wheresallthezombies 5 років тому +33

    youre awesome and these videos are awesome but i just wish you would do a full play through of the song your playing first. it always seems scattered to me. sort of like a bunch of puzzle pieces.

  • @choko80uk
    @choko80uk 4 роки тому +11

    Who is here in 2020 trying to refresh what they learnt from last year 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @TREVAN
    @TREVAN Місяць тому +1

    Yeah it would be so cool if you broke these down a bit more simply step by step and made sure all the chords were clearly shown. But amazing chops and sharing

  • @deon5329
    @deon5329 5 років тому +2

    Thanks bro. To me this is THE best version of this song. Love it.

  • @AndrewEvanODell
    @AndrewEvanODell 2 роки тому

    Nice adaptation! Glad to see a lesson paced for folks who already play. Also, sweet tone. Subscribed!

  • @irvinyoung9947
    @irvinyoung9947 4 роки тому

    Man, I’m feelin that diminished walk my brotha. It sounds so much smoother than a minor 7th walk.

  • @MondoDobro
    @MondoDobro Рік тому

    Love these voicings. My variation is a dominant 7th at the top of the chorus but the softer, no F#, voicing

  • @KevinPlaysGuitar
    @KevinPlaysGuitar 5 років тому +2

    Perfect timing on posting this video! I'm currently learning this song right now and came across your old lesson of this song. Thank you for doing it step by step! It's a great song!

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому +1

      Musicman The FAM I’m glad that this lesson was on time, I figured somebody would be asked to play this song around this time of year.

  • @mtdtx
    @mtdtx 5 років тому

    I managed to learn this song last year from your other video. This song was a real challenge at the time. Thank you!

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому

      Mike Dunn good deal you’re welcome

  • @SamoryBa
    @SamoryBa 2 роки тому

    Beautiful voicing and a great lesson. Thank you!

  • @guitar9310
    @guitar9310 Місяць тому

    Great vid!!! You helped me learn this for a gig!!!

  • @jamesragins4728
    @jamesragins4728 5 років тому +2

    Very clean, will learn this

  • @jlonzo8
    @jlonzo8 2 роки тому

    Masterful

  • @GuitarwithDev
    @GuitarwithDev 4 роки тому +2

    Love it Kerry. This is a perfect lesson. I love how you teach lol. Keep up if you can!!! :D

  • @Doramus726
    @Doramus726 Рік тому

    This lesson is great! I’m working on it now

  • @gibsonguy5240
    @gibsonguy5240 3 роки тому

    Hey 3 smooth I appreciate your modesty brother but you are killing this song. Sounds so good.

  • @Agustinelmoro
    @Agustinelmoro 5 років тому

    Great choice of songs. Was just listening to it with my Fam! I will try it in F. I haven’t played it before, but wanted to learn it.

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому

      Austin/Agustín Hubert good deal!!

  • @larryhall2805
    @larryhall2805 3 роки тому

    You play it beautifully! Merry Christmas to ya. Keep playin'

  • @the2ndchamber703
    @the2ndchamber703 5 років тому

    Great song choice and your chord voicing and phrases are O SO TASTEY ... can’t WAIT to play and make this MINE: THANK YOU BRUH!!

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому

      The 2nd Chamber you’re more than welcome.

  • @desiretuiel
    @desiretuiel 5 років тому

    Not gonna lie I'm getting better from practicing and watching your videos but it's very challenging and intimidating looking at those chord shapes as a new guitarist

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому

      AJ the knowledgeable I understand it’s challenging, it’s always challenging when you’re learning new concepts. If you like my slower versions I encourage you to sign up at kerryskamp.com

  • @vicarelli
    @vicarelli 5 років тому

    Kerry, another great lesson, i know at one time you asked for input on your videos, not everyone is going to as familiar with the songs your teaching, it would be great to play the song or enough of it to give the listener an idea of what the end goal should be. In the example of this video your right into the lead line from the beginning of the song, no chord structure picture the lead line under etc. If someone has to leave your video to listen to the original, there's a good chance they mighty not make it back. My 2cents. Thanks

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому

      vicarelli noted thanks! I do that for my Kamper.

  • @MatthewJBell
    @MatthewJBell 5 років тому

    This is giant. Thank you, Sir. And happy Christmas!

  • @leonbanks719
    @leonbanks719 5 років тому

    Wow some really nice chords. Thank you. Greeting from Belize

  • @OriginalOldSkoolFunk
    @OriginalOldSkoolFunk 5 років тому +1

    Great video Maestro. Merry Christmas to you and yours...! 🎄

  • @LodoGrdzak
    @LodoGrdzak 5 років тому

    This is hot lesson man. Thanks!!

  • @geneclemetson4779
    @geneclemetson4779 Місяць тому

    Every interpretation I hear, including yours, is killer especially with the modern licks and inflections but I try to stick with Donny's original version and embellish on that since that's the version/arrangement most folks know.

  • @pdaddy35
    @pdaddy35 5 років тому

    Kerry thank you for this lesson.

  • @smooooth46
    @smooooth46 5 років тому

    Merry Christmas K2Smooth

  • @guitar9310
    @guitar9310 4 роки тому

    Fantastic lesson 👏

  • @ManumusMaximus
    @ManumusMaximus 5 років тому

    I enjoy the lessons. If you have some type of class I’ll gladly join. Great playing great tone!

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому +1

      Manu Edwards I do. Kerryskamp.com

    • @ManumusMaximus
      @ManumusMaximus 5 років тому

      Appreciate, you have another subscriber!

  • @BlessedTex_
    @BlessedTex_ 5 років тому

    You smooth for this one!

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому

      Sir Timothy Larry Thank you so much.

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому

      Sir Timothy Larry aye!!! Thx

  • @BuddyClontz
    @BuddyClontz 4 роки тому

    Very Nice!

  • @arielbellvalaire
    @arielbellvalaire 5 років тому

    Do you teach private lessons in LA??!

  • @guitar9310
    @guitar9310 Місяць тому +1

    So you don't like it C11, you call it a 9sus4? Also I always saw that chord followed that 9sus4 as a diminished major 7th, I never thought of calling that a 13b9

    • @guitar9310
      @guitar9310 Місяць тому

      Also I saw the last chord as a half diminished chord. That's what it sounded like at least

  • @mychalsean
    @mychalsean 5 років тому

    Dope video... I play it similar on guitar but on piano I play it a little different. For instance the this Christmas walk down after the hang all the mistletoe part is Ebmaj7 Dmin7 C13sus4 and the chord after the f maj7 in the chorus is I believe you would call it a B7#11 (B7b5)... Maybe... Either way you're pretty much spot on. Love the vids bro.... Keep them coming

  • @charlesleyvaofficial
    @charlesleyvaofficial 3 роки тому

    How to be you boss 🔥🔥

  • @smooooth46
    @smooooth46 5 років тому

    great job man, but i had to cut some of the passing chords because it was sounding to busy for the band. but i got it man

  • @bloodmoononline
    @bloodmoononline 2 місяці тому

    damn that's good!!!!!!

  • @FirstSonsMotif
    @FirstSonsMotif 5 років тому

    I love this Bru!

  • @michaelwduffy
    @michaelwduffy 3 роки тому

    Awesome are there tabs?

  • @jazzj2457
    @jazzj2457 5 років тому +1

    Really would like to know what type of guitar should I get if I want to play R&B / Neo Soul songs?

  • @Ben-Ken
    @Ben-Ken 5 років тому

    Will you share some better chords for "On Chill" by Wale (All I Ask of You by Tony Tone Toni?) All I find online for most RnB songs are basic major and minor chords.

  • @robkirsch-spring7350
    @robkirsch-spring7350 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this, Kerry. Just a heads up: at 3:42, you're playing a Bm7b5 but the chord diagram says Bm11.

  • @raymondcollins4665
    @raymondcollins4665 4 роки тому

    What kind of guitar are you playing? Love the chords and the flavor you give bruh!

  • @alexfvcruz
    @alexfvcruz 5 років тому +2

    that c13b9 is so sweet but a pain to fret 😅 i'm leaving that high E: A note behind...

  • @jaybrown2849
    @jaybrown2849 5 років тому

    I like to gutiar playing on your site however it would help if there was a tab and if the camera could show a closer view of the gutiar

    • @jaybrown2849
      @jaybrown2849 5 років тому

      As slow down the tutorial as it’s not easy to follow. Thanks

  • @susu-mi7kx
    @susu-mi7kx 5 років тому

    Hey Kerry Can u tell me all the notes on guitar so i can practice them. the majors minors. so when u speak them i know where to go. Im pausing and googling. help me out a newbie, for real

  • @joakeen
    @joakeen 5 років тому +7

    It seems at 3:49 you're playing a Bm7b5, but the chord charted is a B minor 11. Is that right?

  • @iddystrings581
    @iddystrings581 5 років тому

    🔥

  • @247cowboy5
    @247cowboy5 4 роки тому

    The new animated video that RHINO 🦏 put out brought me here.

  • @Edens_garden11
    @Edens_garden11 5 років тому

    What eclectic guitar do you recommend for beginners

  • @bkasmallcity6257
    @bkasmallcity6257 5 років тому

    Bro I watch your vids and this particular I would love to play but didn't display all the chord shapes...

  • @DavidAPope
    @DavidAPope Рік тому

    I am a beginner and those chords are dope. Could you play them slower. I am truly a beginner

    • @DavidAPope
      @DavidAPope Рік тому

      I am just leaving now to play the song. I really need your help.

  • @elijahhumphrey3273
    @elijahhumphrey3273 5 років тому +1

    What Guitar Is That..?

  • @diduknowfacts101
    @diduknowfacts101 5 років тому

    A wonderful job teaching this song but its not easy to get all the chords down pat.

  • @trillyen1979
    @trillyen1979 5 років тому +1

    How do i get the video of you playing HOW DOES IT FEEL By D'Angelo ????

    • @Kerry2smooth
      @Kerry2smooth  5 років тому

      way2trill4u22 sign up kerryskamp.com

  • @chelseylutchman4796
    @chelseylutchman4796 3 роки тому

    Why is he going so fast!? Guess his videos aren’t for beginners 😢

  • @trinadavis6637
    @trinadavis6637 Рік тому

    I wish that you would go slower.

  • @luckydragon6892
    @luckydragon6892 Рік тому

    Can you do a little more explaining as opposed to just playing the song over and over? Like actually explain more in depth what you’re doing?