Peter Sprague Plays "My Favorite Things"

This tune has always been special to me. Growing up with the Sound of Music and then morph that into how Coltrane played it. Here I'm exploring it as a samba with some chord substitutions. I played this live at SpragueLand in Encinitas, CA on April 4, 2013.
When I'm looking down at the floor I'm navigating my loop and synth pedals. This is during the intro, exit and in the solo section of the tune.
If you want to learn how to play this arrangement follow this link to Open Studio Network:
www.openstudionetwork.com/pro...
I perform and explain this solo arrangement with these great features:
- FULL 30-minute lesson
- PDF download of arrangement
- Interactive notation of performance
- Audio downloads of lesson and performance
If you want the sheet music with tabs for this arrangement follow this link:
www.store.petersprague.com/pro...
I've got online video lessons going too at: www.openstudionetwork.com/jazz...
play on!
Peter Sprague - guitar
video footage, editing and mixing by Peter Sprague
For more info on Peter Sprague and his recordings, please visit:
www.petersprague.com

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

thanks for the listen!

[@veshaw.]

WOW 9 years ago this sounds so dope I hope your alive and do well Sir

[@Wintermute0168]

Hi Peter! I knew you back in the early '80's, You, Tripp, and Kevyn used to eat at Govinda's Restaurant in Leucadia, where I worked. Sounds Beautiful, Hope You're all well.

[@ChibDibs]

Oh my GOD. This could be one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. I'm not sure how anyone could dislike this. This man truly knows what it means to play from the heart. Simply amazing.

[@siffoine]

Certainly it is one of your favorite things?

[@josemolina959]

My dear friend Peter Sprague, a great honor to know him! A great human being and an absolute virtuoso! 👍👍👍

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Yo Jose, good on 'ya amigo and thanks for the kindness...

[@ligetispaghetti]

@@PeterSpragueMusic considering my current distain for human beings right now, I'm not entirely sure that you are a human. And I mean that in the best possible way. If I was an alien from another planet and you were the first human being that I met, I would assume that humans were worth saving. Lol. But seriously, this rendition of a true classic belongs with the best interpretations of it.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

@@ligetispaghetti wonderful to get your wildly creative note and also, thanks for taking the vid for a spin. So nice that it worked on your ears and it's a trip to play it. I'll keep going and yes the world is a mess but it's still worth living it up....all best, Peter

[@gotrottin]

Come on man, at least open your eyes; you're giving guitar players
everywhere an inferiority complex! Excellent, Beautiful, Creative.
Peter Sprague is a treasure!

[@jordana4936]

Bahahaha so true, at least open your eyes man! You’re an absolute genius!

[@davidcudlip6587]

There are some folks who can visualize things better in their head then with their eyes. This man is one of those.

[@vivalav9533]

Just stumbled across....My word!!!!!!! Gift Passion Dedication.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for the listen!

[@cj1301]

Mr. Sprague, your genius is showing...

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for the listen!

[@walterfingerstyle]

Back for another listen... fantastic playing and arrangement as always Peter, and what a killer use of the looper and synth!
Cheers!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Super nice of you Walter! Thanks for checking it out and I'm an admirer of your music too! Clean and full of good vibes! Play on maestro!

[@646oleg]

@@PeterSpragueMusic God speed. you two maestros give us amateurs run for our money (encouragement for practice to reach next level)

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hi All, many thanks for checking out the music and thanks too for your positive words. It's a hoot over here at SpragueLand playing, recording, and video taping these tunes. I think I'll keep on going! stay well, P

[@TheVersatileGuitarist]

This video is one of my favorite things

[@freddymclain]

this fellow obviously has more favorite things than most of us.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Ahh, that's nice and thanks!

[@jongomm]

Wow. Just incredible musicality and virtuosity.

[@fernandoletcha276]

2020, Wow ! Fantastic !!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@xXntHaiXx]

I have heard so many jazz renditions of this song on the piano. It's good to hear someone play it on the guitar too.

[@dj_koen1265]

I first listened about two years ago i think
But i will never forget

[@TimMeyerMusic]

this is just astounding.....a lifetime of dedication to the guitar

[@Payne-dejo]

This is one of my favorite things

[@paulandamyw]

I just recently came across your artistry, Peter. I am so grateful for your beautiful contributions. The world is a more beautiful place with you in it. May you always be inspired to create. It seems to me that you were born to do this. Peace-Paul

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

How nice Paul and thanks for checking it out and the kind words. I love making music!

[@mobilegamingmore423]

The einstein of the guitar! Beautiful master piece

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@kennewicksheri]

Glorious... Glorious..... Glorious !!

[@tofagakilifi9535]

Kia ora from New Zealand. Bravo maestro.

[@Nullllus]

This is one of my favorite things.

[@michaelbabcock4172]

Those reharms are to just die for.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Reharms 'R Us! Hah and thanks...

[@TheFab905]

Breathless.
Thank you Peter.

[@ClivusKauai]

Aloha Peter, I think one of my favorite things is listening to you play your favorite things I mean my favorite things. I'm so confused! Keep tearing it up brother!

[@jaiiicube]

really beautiful Peter... I could see why Johnny DiMaggio was such a fan of looping... this made me think of him, thank you.

[@khurtgeisse9810]

I listen to it every once in a while. One of my favorites Peter.

[@moodlofiliminal]

For those of you who may not know, closing your eyes, and achieving the level of familarity with your instrument to know exactly where youre going. Absolutely insane. This is inspiration to me! Thanks for the video!

[@steerpike50]

One of my favourites , i can add you to my list , Coltrane , Mclaughlin , Sprague . Thanks.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

How nice and thanks!

[@SzabacsiNandor]

Fabolous guitar playing! Genius!

[@PhilipPoland1987]

Your harmonies and approach are so unique... I'm so happy that found your music! Fantastic!!!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Nice Filip! Thanks for listening and so glad that it's resonating with you. Play on!

[@18echosf]

Peter, just awesome! I owned the Coltrane album, My Favorite Things, and saw him perform the tune in person at the '63 Newport Jazz Festival. Another of my all time favorite tunes. What a great arrangement.

[@yourmama4730]

Speaking through guitar, I'm so blessed.

[@valentemedina5102]

This man played at my college just a couple nights ago. It was great.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hi Noli,
one of my favorite tunes of all time. Thanks for taking this rendition for a spin.

[@johnfenner347]

Absolutely Marvellous !. Beautiful Playing. Splendidly Done. Good Wishes and Greetings From Scotland.

[@mad_mario_]

What a soul! Greetings, respect and love from Istanbul!

[@janiceryce8137]

Impeccable voicings

[@antoniomarques5169]

I'm astonished and delighted!! I was working but has been interrupted by the beauty of this unique performance. Unbelievable. Congratulations!!

[@stanleyshook2011]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank you so much for capturing this and sharing it with all of us. You are a true master.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hey Stanley! So glad you liked it and what a great tune and fun to reharmonize it. Play on good man!

[@stanleyshook2011]

@@PeterSpragueMusic I should be screaming at you for showing me I'll never be able to play this tune even remotely close to how well you (and many others) have played it. Historically I have allowed myself to be more frustrated than inspired from watching the great masters play. I'll never forget how I felt the night I saw Stanley Jordan play a concert in Stanford, circa 1985ish. OH MY! My mind was blown. When I got home to my guitars, I just stared at them as if they were total strangers. The same thing happened 20 years later when I say Charlie Hunter with his 8-string bass/guitar - HE WAS PLAYING BASS, RHTYTHM & LEAD ALL AT THE SAME TIME! WTH? But I charged on and kept playing. I remember you (I think it was you?) once wrote something in one of your lessons book... in the Forward... something like, "Here's my book of lessons... see you in a year!" THAT made so much sense to me. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! LISTEN, LEARN. I'm now 56 and finally feel I have become a real student, one who listens and I'm practicing! I have been playing my own 2-note (with a few added chords) version of 'My Favorite Things" since I was 16. I've not progressed much on it in 40 years. But now I have a HUGE amount of inspiration to push it to higher levels. So I will scream THANK YOU! to you and... I'll see you in a year! Thanks again for your music. PEACE and HEALTH to you and yours. Stanley

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hey@@stanleyshook2011 thanks and loved your note. And yep, that was me, "see you in a year pal". That's what it takes and it's a good thing if you can get into the flow of LOVING to practice. Stay on it good man and have fun! all best, Peter

[@richardfallows1259]

Don't think I've ever heard anything quite so wonderful probably the most innovative guitar player I've ever heard

[@iosephantonivs4262]

Great! Thank you Peter Sprague!...

[@mojotronix3994]

1 of the 3 teachers that truly inspired me at GIT in 1987-88. Peter was a bad ass back then, glad to see he has progressed even more. Thanks for inspiring me once again, Peter!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

How nice Mojo! Yep, cool life back at GIT and stoked you're still into music. Thanks for listening!

[@iocomposer]

Captivating. You are truly one of the greats, Peter. Warmest regards!

[@joekarmazyn2825]

Mr. Sprague.. What can I say.. Perfect

[@akshitsrivastava6418]

Thanks sir. You have really helped all of us.

[@mafajiz]

I find today, 25/7/2020, Oh my God. One of the best solo , with this amazing song, you plays incredible.

[@xRisingForcex]

incredible arrangement and soulful performance here, mr. sprague. best, also peter.

[@Composer_DanielPerez]

This is amazing!

[@GuyCanuel1]

Simply WOW! I'm breathless

[@cynthiahms]

Delightful dear Peter!

[@shrekinasuit]

Loved it!

[@daysteppin2]

absolutely awesome!!

[@christianlacheze3323]

Magnifique as we say here

[@susantarrazinger8114]

That was worth 2 thumbs up, great music!!

[@davidlisboa845]

Amazingggg

[@thewonderwok]

That was Beautiful, Thank you!

[@patriciak987]

incredible, one of my favorite song of all time too. Sir you are amazing. Thumbs down to the 3 people who voted negatively... seriously...

[@Yesmaxno]

Fantastic!!!

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@commerceserverservercommerce]

Superb!

[@BeauJames59]

Hello again. I just noticed you too have the duel Julie Andrews/John Coltrane smooshed love/memories of
"My Favorite Things"

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Love your comment here and you are absolutely right-mash of Trans and Andrews, Love and soprano sax!

[@agustingribodo8967]

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thyslop1737]

LOVELY!!

[@257Cowboy]

What can I say?
What a wonderful example of subtle guitar playing.
So inspiring ...
I found Peter Sprague through the Jim Croce (or rather his wife’s ) restaurant. He is to perform there.
I’m so glad I checked him out. What a remarkable musician.

[@abnzg]

magical.

[@dong4176]

You play with ease like the greats .. reminds me of Paco De Lucia he would play with his eyes closed .. true mastery

[@jeffersontrucker8027]

My jaw dropped literally. Had to push it closed.
Now it's doing it again

[@MrTemken]

Amazing!!!

[@ricardovillasante9116]

Me hizo acordar mucho al folclore progresivo argentino que toca Luis Salinas. Sos genial felicitaciones, hermoso

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for listening and I love the music of Argentina! Tango until the sun goes down!

[@marklassleben5089]

You think Peter can play guitar? You should watch him surf. Same joy, same verve, same command. A real artist!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Many thanks for spinning the song and your kind words....

[@cimlistening]

Beautiful!

[@paulineaubreydalisay1774]

this is awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Worship4LifeGuitar]

AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@SachRioja]

Bravooo!!! Maestro!!

[@aze216]

I thought it was good... and then it just got better and better... really nice.

[@MrHarry0000010]

Seriously awesome tones...im overwhelmed

[@RicardoGordo]

Beautiful.

[@hmoney242]

This sounds so beautiful!

[@godin1960]

absolutely fantastic

[@anthonygainsford1893]

Lovely Peter, hope the world finds you! But I'm sure you must be happy in your wonderful music, best!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Happy and thanks Anthony!

[@vitalylapin1974]

BRAVO !!!

[@brunopinheiro4041]

What an amazing arrangement!!

[@amialo11]

fantastic!!!!

[@w0tn0t89]

Marvellously inventive and splendid

[@dathioz]

Masterfully done !

[@christiaandejong]

Great performance and ideas!

[@BodhiGoforth]

awesome!

[@anthonymangano9462]

Absolutely amazing.

[@b4zach]

astonishing! absolutely brilliant!!

[@bluesbaby8]

Wonderful work and playing! So creative, and a very cool arrangement.

[@WilliamVan8]

Big yay! Greetings, Peter!

[@michelesansi8080]

Magico 🙏🏻

[@tomward5293]

Real nice.....reaaaaal niceee

[@clemensspark9689]

This was awesome!

[@robertmal5203]

Thank you for the journey..it was great!

[@user-se9gk1yq3c]

Awesome!👏

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks! 😄

[@acruzism]

Just BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thank you so much for your upload.

[@jorgerisi8384]

Great job Peter !!!

[@peterholzer1452]

Absolutely beautiful.