how to play "Fragile" on guitar by Sting | guitar lesson tutorial

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    An acoustic guitar lesson on how to play "Fragile" by Sting, from his album 1987 album Nothing Like the Sun.
    🎸Website: www.shutupandplay.ca/
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    Thanks for watching. Cheers
    Demo - 00:00
    Introduction - 02:44
    Verse - 03:21
    Chorus - 10:50
    Rhythm behind the solo - 14:13
    Ending - 16:24
    Solo - 18:01
    Solo playthrough - 23:27
    Wrap - 24:15

КОМЕНТАРІ • 136

  • @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials
    @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials  2 роки тому +17

    🎵 For more information on this lesson and the TAB: www.shutupandplay.ca/fragile--acoustic.html

    • @chriskuijken8747
      @chriskuijken8747 2 роки тому

      Dear sir, I love your youtube lessons so much, you’re the BEST in explaining and covering songs! And your music taste is fantastic too. I want to know what I’m doing when I copy your lessons, I have no knowledge of chord names, scales etc. Could you please recommend me the best guitar coarse for beginners you know or do you have a course like that? That would be the best. Thank you for all your guitar lessons, THE BEST!

  • @WysteriaGuitar
    @WysteriaGuitar 2 роки тому +140

    Once again this has to be said: THE BEST guitar lessons on youtube...

  • @markhernden9472
    @markhernden9472 2 роки тому +32

    Just when you think Andy's covered all the acoustic greats, the man comes up with another one. This one falls into the not as difficult as I would have thought category. Best teacher on the net. Bar none.

    • @magg93
      @magg93 4 місяці тому

      Doesn't seem too difficult, but the hard part is making it actually sound good. It's all about the subtle parts, the rhythm, the timing.

  • @scoobystap3159
    @scoobystap3159 2 роки тому +11

    I have been listening to this song for 20 years, and now to be able to learn it with an amazing lesson by Andy. If you like this song, then get the whole album called, The Living Sea. This song is from that album. It is a soundtrack to an IMAX movie and Sting did all the music. Amazing!

  • @maxlemesurier
    @maxlemesurier 2 роки тому +15

    This is the best version of Fragile I have heard. And I am a huge fan of Sting

  • @pr0fsnip3r86
    @pr0fsnip3r86 2 роки тому +6

    the boss is back

  • @rdc1455
    @rdc1455 2 роки тому +12

    I just have to say that you are very accomplished guitarist and teacher, one of the best in my opinion and what a beautiful song to learn in a time where everything is so Fragile how appropriate Thank you for all you do in helping guitarist reach their pinnacle.

  • @shawnchadwick4943
    @shawnchadwick4943 2 роки тому +13

    Beautiful and enchanting version. Have not heard this in a long time and this has moved me.

  • @jeffhunt8580
    @jeffhunt8580 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Not only the best lessons available on the internet but the clearest , cleanest and accurate guitar playing anyone will find anywhere. Thanks Andy.

  • @genelee8286
    @genelee8286 2 роки тому +9

    Your tutorials are always so inspiring to me, I doubt I’ll ever be able to play that well but I won’t ever give up, Thank you….

  • @staylor537
    @staylor537 2 роки тому +9

    Dude, Your attention to detail is fabulous! ..All the way down to your reverb on the mix!
    I have said it before but,you are my kind of musician! You pick the Gems in music!
    The best guitar tutorials on UA-cam! PERIOD!

    • @staylor537
      @staylor537 2 роки тому

      The Song Remains The Same

  • @GMHG777
    @GMHG777 2 роки тому +9

    A bit shocked this one wasn’t done by you a long time ago, superlative !!!

  • @SooBahkJoel
    @SooBahkJoel 2 роки тому

    The clarity of that guitar is amazing.

  • @Feelgoo49
    @Feelgoo49 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you very much for sharing this song and your talent with us.

  • @duaneclark3539
    @duaneclark3539 Рік тому +3

    I agree you have the best lessons on UA-cam. Thanks for what you do.

  • @SimonArmiger
    @SimonArmiger 2 роки тому +6

    Brilliant, as always. (And shame on those giving a thumbs down - ridiculous)

  • @1111MJR
    @1111MJR 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful and a superb lesson that has enhanced my playing as always. Thank you. 🙏

  • @dmlsings
    @dmlsings 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for posting all of these great lessons. You are an inspiration to all of us!

  • @jameslabs1
    @jameslabs1 2 роки тому +2

    I'm grateful for core relevant theory mixed into the song lesson. that's uncommon thanks

  • @alexjenkins5632
    @alexjenkins5632 2 роки тому

    Was so lucky to get tickets to see him on Thursday in London. He is one in a lifetime talent.

  • @obliviongems2670
    @obliviongems2670 2 роки тому

    man, this playing is sublime

  • @mikaellyssarides5977
    @mikaellyssarides5977 2 роки тому +1

    Man, I've been with you from the beginning and you're still stunning me..Great stuff !

  • @ridgecountry777
    @ridgecountry777 2 роки тому +1

    A perfect song..... with an amazing lesson.... thx

  • @petea1uk
    @petea1uk 2 роки тому +1

    Top notch as per usual. Love this and I fully intend learning this one. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @susangraham813
    @susangraham813 2 роки тому +1

    You are such a beautiful guitar player, Andy!!!!!

  • @adam-od6oq
    @adam-od6oq 3 місяці тому

    you’re an excellent guitar teacher!

  • @robertsander1758
    @robertsander1758 10 місяців тому

    there are many tutorials about "fragile", but this is cerrainly the best, thanks a lot

  • @manunascimxnto
    @manunascimxnto 2 роки тому +1

    i was just searching for a tutorial, because i 💫love💫 this song, and now i see that you just uploaded it! i hope i can learn it~~~

  • @AlexJenkinsTTA
    @AlexJenkinsTTA 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @martynspooner5822
    @martynspooner5822 2 роки тому

    Just stunning friend thanks for posting and teaching us all out here. So cool cheers

  • @langa06
    @langa06 2 роки тому

    Best tutorial on you tube. Thank you so much!!

  • @junebug7667
    @junebug7667 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this. I really appreciate the way you teach and play. Once again, you've nailed it.
    God bless you 🙏

  • @Daren67
    @Daren67 2 роки тому

    Inspired to learn this one now, thanks

  • @1999C2996
    @1999C2996 2 роки тому +2

    That sounds amazing on steel string

  • @brubeker12
    @brubeker12 2 роки тому

    Exceptional lesson clearly explained really good

  • @romariossoossoiramor150
    @romariossoossoiramor150 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for what you're doing

  • @ONESNZER0S
    @ONESNZER0S Рік тому

    frigging mesmerizing.What an awesome teacher. many thanks.

  • @Brettomb
    @Brettomb 2 роки тому

    Awesome tutorial!

  • @davidamalric1899
    @davidamalric1899 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial thank you very much !

  • @murat4582
    @murat4582 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial, Thank you

  • @jomission5793
    @jomission5793 2 роки тому

    speechless !!! you are awesome my man...

  • @decoff
    @decoff 4 місяці тому

    Ive always wanted to learn this song, so thanks so much for breaking this down. I actually was the still photographer on this Music Video and he played this song right in front of me with only him, his GF now his wife and me. He was sitting on an apple box, barefoot. An experience i will never forget.

  • @Guenterkim
    @Guenterkim Рік тому

    Thanks! Very, very good!!!

  • @marcdemeuleneire1570
    @marcdemeuleneire1570 2 роки тому

    Another great lesson

  • @Terryuk07
    @Terryuk07 2 роки тому +1

    Lot's and Lot's of love for your efforts and lessons.
    May you get a trillions of subscribers..

  • @ukaszslizewski8350
    @ukaszslizewski8350 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much, really nice lesson.

  • @quars3528
    @quars3528 2 роки тому

    such a touch !!

  • @cornelushu
    @cornelushu 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir...for everything....realy thank you...

  • @samnorouzi2689
    @samnorouzi2689 9 місяців тому

    Thank God I found you. I found several versions of it. Nothing taken away from them, as their are doing their teachings, BUT the difference between you and them with all due respect is that you show clearly where to put fingers and you go smoothly slow enough. The other guy who plays it and teaches it starts the beginning with the pinky and index fingers which for me as a beginner was so difficult to make enough room to settle / put my fingers on them. Thank you sir Now I will start to practicing all over again. ps sorry for my english. is not the best

  • @victorjordan8428
    @victorjordan8428 3 місяці тому

    wow what can i say; we saw Message in A Bottle at the Pantages last night and had to tune in for this one. just beautiful. you are amazing.

  • @terryburgan5900
    @terryburgan5900 4 місяці тому

    Great teacher!!! very very good!!

  • @manoc8488
    @manoc8488 Рік тому

    Nice... Thank you so much for this tutorial. This is a very beutiful song to play on the guitar. Cheers...

  • @XxXSnoopyAwesomeXxX
    @XxXSnoopyAwesomeXxX 2 роки тому +3

    Great lesson! Really enjoy your tutorials. Could you do a lesson on "Thirteen" by Big Star with the different guitar parts?

  • @paulsutherland3278
    @paulsutherland3278 Місяць тому

    Buetifully played

  • @carlosescalante1013
    @carlosescalante1013 2 роки тому

    Exelente tutorial....muy bueno

  • @barnBR5-49
    @barnBR5-49 2 роки тому

    Very nice! Thank you.

  • @RenePerlaPinzon
    @RenePerlaPinzon 2 роки тому

    a very nice tutorial !

  • @A.L.P.D.
    @A.L.P.D. 2 роки тому

    Wonderful video. THnx a lot. Very good explanined.

  • @robertbrisebois5534
    @robertbrisebois5534 3 місяці тому

    Encore une fois tu nous fais vivre un beau moment musical. Merci!

  • @SombraDeLaMosca
    @SombraDeLaMosca 2 роки тому

    Amazing teaching!! I know how to spend my evening now =)

  • @AbbeyRoadkill1
    @AbbeyRoadkill1 2 роки тому

    So great. Thx

  • @draganmihajlovic3941
    @draganmihajlovic3941 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @helloguys8887
    @helloguys8887 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for your lessons may be awhile till I can play this though haha

  • @regfox2000
    @regfox2000 2 роки тому

    Just Superb...

  • @salahbal6084
    @salahbal6084 6 місяців тому

    Hi, I love this piece by Sting, I'm a fan, I really like your tutorial, it's more interesting to play than some other tutorials in French because I'm French and I struggle with the explanations

  • @ryananto7686
    @ryananto7686 Місяць тому

    Awesome u play gitar n give teach gitar slowly i from Indonesia...bravo

  • @teleacousticplayer9386
    @teleacousticplayer9386 2 роки тому

    I am quite impressed with your caliber of playing, and you do these free tutorials. Your time is genuinely appreciated. This might be a bit out of character music wise, but would it be possible to show a tutorial on lead parts for Harper Valley PTA by Jeannie C. Riley? I"m not so worried about the sound, as I know its a dobro or something, as I may be able to get close with the katana amp and lead guitar. But I sincerely would appreciate it.

  • @Adderbolt
    @Adderbolt 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing lesson once again , and we both have a 214ce, only your make it sing! 👍Fantastic 👏👏👏

  • @cerclesvicieux
    @cerclesvicieux 2 роки тому

    excellent choice

  • @sebastienberteau4111
    @sebastienberteau4111 Рік тому

    Magique leçon. Merci

  • @Fcmusic70
    @Fcmusic70 Рік тому

    Very fine and instructive, but difficult. I really must be patience, and not to hard on my self 🎶🏌️‍♂️🎶Make it slooooww👏🌹Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰

  • @scottjames1965
    @scottjames1965 2 роки тому

    Hi Andy. Heard you're not doing too great at the moment. Hope to have you back in the saddle soon. You are a fine teacher and such pleasant company of an evening when the family are away to bed and I can get my guitar out. Wishing you good health sir. Oh and I made a donation too yesterday. Everyone should if they are getting something from these tutorials. C'mon loyal subscribers! If Andy can't work just now he can't earn so I'm sure even the smallest of donations would be welcome

  • @alanglen6589
    @alanglen6589 Рік тому

    Just amazing guitar playing and teaching , I'll pass on this one though , way above my level, but thanks for all your videos.

  • @sonofabeachent
    @sonofabeachent 2 роки тому

    sweet. Working on the first ten minutes.

  • @MartinoSolla
    @MartinoSolla Рік тому

    Great, great, great lesson...
    From my point of view, Sting developed Bring on the night progression by Andy Summer ....
    A great and originsl devolopement, of course.

  • @ninoakhalaia7287
    @ninoakhalaia7287 2 роки тому +1

    If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
    Drying in the color of the evening sun
    Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
    But something in our minds will always stay
    Perhaps this final act was meant
    To clinch a lifetime's argument
    That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
    For all those born beneath an angry star
    Least we forget how fragile we are
    On and on the rain will fall
    Like tears from a star
    Like tears from a star
    On and on the rain will say
    How fragile we are
    How fragile we are
    On and on the rain will fall
    Like tears from a star
    Like tears from a star
    On and on the rain will say
    How fragile we are
    How fragile we are
    If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
    Drying in the color of the evening sun
    Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
    But something in our minds will always stay
    On and on the rain will fall
    Like tears from a star
    Like tears from a star
    On and on the rain will say
    How fragile we are
    How fragile we are
    On and on the rain will fall
    Like tears from a star
    Like tears from a star
    On and on the rain will say
    How fragile we are
    How fragile we are
    On and on the rain will fall
    Like tears from a star
    Like tears from a star
    On and on the rain will say
    How fragile we are

  • @paulstewart6212
    @paulstewart6212 2 роки тому

    Ditto the last comment, best lessons around, great work, and great skill 👍

  • @markmartin3221
    @markmartin3221 2 роки тому

    How can I say this? I guess stating the obvious. So the Blackout and the sharp definition of the hands and fretboard that are so clearly visible. Remarkably good teacher.

  • @Whiteyy191
    @Whiteyy191 2 роки тому

    Not familiar with this particular sting tune but looks fun to play!

  • @tarquin8270
    @tarquin8270 Рік тому

    Now try adding the vocals ! Wow I’m finding it really tricky, Sting is certainly very talented

  • @EMDS04
    @EMDS04 2 роки тому

    Could you please do a tutorial of owls best friend by Alan gogol?

  • @gildocme
    @gildocme 2 роки тому

    Merci merci merci !! Super tuto ! Il me reste plus qu’à poser le chant mais ça c’est pas gagné ..

  • @TheBigcheese5150
    @TheBigcheese5150 Рік тому

    Man this lesson is AWESOME! All of yours are great, but this one is just so good... you have the right sound and feel. I've wanted to learn this for years. Thank you!

  • @thearkhamhero11
    @thearkhamhero11 2 роки тому

    Can you please do
    Do you feel like we do by peter frampton

  • @athoegolf
    @athoegolf 2 роки тому

    would love to see some more tragically hip!

  • @garciam3rd
    @garciam3rd 2 роки тому

    great lesson as always! please consider doing some Nick Drake

  • @-R3DB4R0N-
    @-R3DB4R0N- 2 роки тому

    Hello Sir, thank you very much for your very instructional videos. You are doing a really great job!
    I'd like to ask if the Taylor you play is a 214 CE DLX? In case I'm wrong which model is it exactly? Again thank you!

    • @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials
      @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials  2 роки тому +1

      There's a link to my gear page in the description box below each video. I list everything I use there. Cheers

    • @rennycurrin2740
      @rennycurrin2740 2 роки тому +1

      I couldn’t find it, what is the model number of that Taylor? Such a beautiful perfect sound

    • @-R3DB4R0N-
      @-R3DB4R0N- 2 роки тому

      @@rennycurrin2740 Same was for me, but I didn't reply because I didn't want to sound disrespectful :) I think it is an earlier version of the Taylor 214 CE deluxe, but I'm not absolutely sure. Be aware that the cheaper Taylor models have a thinner neck. So you maybe want to consider this as well as the sound of the particular model you might want to buy. Cheers

  • @widam
    @widam 11 місяців тому

    very good lesson, but I notice that Sting plays a bit different in concert the solo, specially when it gets to the 12bar.

  • @gaiusthejurist8445
    @gaiusthejurist8445 2 роки тому

    Anyone know where I could get a tab or good lesson for Shopping Bag People by Climax Blues Band?

  • @winstonian88
    @winstonian88 2 роки тому

    Please do an acoustic version of Paranoid Android. No one has done a proper tutorial.

  • @loontil
    @loontil 2 роки тому

    it's the cousin of "Bring On The Night", the 6ths an all...beautiful

  • @trillioncrowns
    @trillioncrowns 2 роки тому

    can you please do a lesson teaching us the greatest Lennon song OUT THE BLUE

  • @RobertoHernandez-jm4cn
    @RobertoHernandez-jm4cn 2 роки тому

    Can you do a lesson of Lady Writer by Dire Straits?

  • @joeyride58
    @joeyride58 2 роки тому

    Mark Agnesi had played , at Normans Rare Guitars , " My Little Ballerina".....
    Could you
    would you?
    🥺

  • @adelinionut4685
    @adelinionut4685 2 роки тому

    plays demo on repeat 10 times :) ... :) .... :)

  • @jasonhall2753
    @jasonhall2753 2 роки тому

    Can you do a lesson on walk like a man grand funk railroad? Please....

  • @ppg19782
    @ppg19782 2 роки тому

    F****awesome
    Yeahhhhh!!!!
    🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸😎😎😎👍👍👍

  • @dylano3133
    @dylano3133 2 роки тому

    Maybe it’s been asked before, but did you name your channel in homage to Frank Zappa’s “Shut up and play yer guitar”? Thanks for the wonderful tutorials over the years, friend.

  • @johnnyutah194
    @johnnyutah194 2 роки тому

    Hey Andy I had a quick question, what size pick do you prefer

    • @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials
      @ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials  2 роки тому +1

      There's a link to my gear page in the description box below each video. I list everything I use there. Cheers

    • @johnnyutah194
      @johnnyutah194 2 роки тому

      @@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials thanks man I appreciate it.

  • @user-tu3be2jd6r
    @user-tu3be2jd6r Рік тому

    I just believe Sting make this song rembering and beginning from Bring on the Night idea