The Secret to Playing Dire Straits' Why Worry Like a Pro

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  • Опубліковано 16 січ 2025

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  • @philcaffrey
    @philcaffrey  9 місяців тому +2

    If you like my videos and would like to show your appreciation, you can do that by clicking the SUPER THANKS button or going to: www.buymeacoffee.com/philcaffrey . It will really help me to build the channel.

  • @LeroyYue
    @LeroyYue 3 дні тому

    The A no third sound towards the end is so signature of this song. I wouldn't have picked out by hear in a million year. Thanks!

  • @valensantax
    @valensantax 11 днів тому +1

    you don't know how much I needed this video

  • @philip9878
    @philip9878 Місяць тому +1

    Best Why Worry lesson by a mile, its just that Ive learnt it in E!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  27 днів тому

      Thanks Philip. Apologies. I don't think I replied. It's a shame you learned it in E. I suppose the bonus is that it's not a bad thing to learn a great song twice. 😉

  • @juha3504
    @juha3504 10 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Phil! I've just started to make first steps to learn this instrument, but with your teaching I'm already enjoying the great songs of Dire Straits and Knopfler. Thank You!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  10 місяців тому

      Brilliant. I'm glad you like the channel and I wish you every success as you learn this wonderful instrument. Cheers. 👍👍

  • @pauldoermer2740
    @pauldoermer2740 Рік тому +3

    oh what i would do to listen to mark for the first time again. Great playing again Phil

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому +4

      Cheers Paul. I agree - I can still remember hearing Sultans on my old AM radio at the age of about 12 - I didn't know what it was, but i knew I wanted more!

  • @sotis_dotis1676
    @sotis_dotis1676 Рік тому +3

    Damn, thank you so much. Have been searching for a tutorial on this song for so long and i cant tell you how happy i am about finding this. The tutorial was very comprehenible and now i can finally play one of my favourites from dire straits.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому +1

      It's absolutely my pleasure. I'm glad your found the channel and have got some value. Thanks for the comment - really appreciated. 👍👍

  • @banjo74
    @banjo74 Місяць тому +1

    thanks Phil for posting .First time on your channel, and also you saved me with the version on acoustic guitar because I only have an acoustic and at first I was try to play along with you with your electric guitar and was a bit hard but on the acoustic version it's easier ..for me. I already enjoying playing the reef I need to practice and eventually learn the song .
    God bless ....Danilo

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Місяць тому +1

      Brilliant! Thanks a million. Welcome aboard. 👍👍

  • @josejurado9644
    @josejurado9644 Рік тому +2

    I always loved the song and your interpretation and the sound you get cannot be anymore closer to it. You nail it. Thank you.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому

      Thank you so much José - I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. It makes my day.

  • @ghalston5641
    @ghalston5641 6 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful lesson. Thank you. Count me subscribed.

  • @markctaylor4747
    @markctaylor4747 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent tutorial. Thanx heaps.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Місяць тому

      Absolutely my pleasure Mark. Cheers!

  • @filippopoulosgeorgios324
    @filippopoulosgeorgios324 6 місяців тому +2

    Excellent master teaching

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. 👍👍

  • @viervalen
    @viervalen Рік тому +2

    Thank you Phil! Keep the good staff coming!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому

      Cheers Javier - I certainly will! 🤓

  • @alessandropasserini6705
    @alessandropasserini6705 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Phil - appreciate the time you put into this. Playing this wonderful music with your help is just fantastic. It’s also valuable to me when you spend the time on amp and effects set up for each. All the best.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Alessandro. I really appreciate you getting in touch. 👍👍

  • @mikloskanyo710
    @mikloskanyo710 9 місяців тому +2

    A really comprehensive video, thanks a lot for this!! Strangely enough I was thinking about learning this song a few months ago but never got down to it. Now I have no more excuse because finally I can learn it correctly too. 😀

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  8 місяців тому +1

      Brilliant. That's great Miklos - thanks for the comment and for taking the time to be in touch.....and for the coffee. Really appreciated.

  • @wilsonsiroi2024
    @wilsonsiroi2024 7 місяців тому +1

    Have been dying to know how to play this. I'm a huge fun of MK's style of playing and as a self taught learner to play guitar,, so grateful to discover your page. Please keep up this great work. Look forward to learn more from you going forward!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks great to hear! My pleasure. Happy practising. 🙏🙏

    • @wilsonsiroi2024
      @wilsonsiroi2024 7 місяців тому

      @@philcaffrey Hi, have you by any chance done a tutorial on the tune -Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero. I would really love to learn how to play it. Thank you in advance!

  • @pedromar749
    @pedromar749 9 місяців тому +1

    Muchas gracias Phil por tus lecciones, la verdad es que se agradecería tablaturas ,para los que tenemos algunas limitaciones, gracias y a seguir disfrutando de la guitarra.

  • @harvindrasingh464
    @harvindrasingh464 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this.. Very helpful for an amateur like me.. I'll also try 'Brothers in arms'... Once again, thanks so much...

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  7 місяців тому

      It is absolutely my pleasure. Thank you.

  • @pauloalessandromodena9339
    @pauloalessandromodena9339 Рік тому +1

    This is a amazing song, congratulations!

  • @abhisheklamba4961
    @abhisheklamba4961 Рік тому +1

    Very very well Done mate!!.
    My best wishes....
    Huge Knopfler fan 💕💕

  • @Gradiusfan
    @Gradiusfan Рік тому +1

    Sweet! My life goal is to play a half-decent medley of my favourite MK songs but haven´t got around yet to Why worry. Time to start practicing...

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому

      Great stuff. I'm the same. Starting this channel has reintroduced me to some gems I haven't listened to in a while - it's like discovering his music all over again. 👍👍

  • @tompelham7035
    @tompelham7035 7 місяців тому +1

    Perfect, thanks Phil ! Representing my favorite guitarist. I’m inspired and intend to learn this #

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  7 місяців тому

      Ah, that's great Tom. Glad it helped!. 👍👍

  • @ambroseharper8316
    @ambroseharper8316 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautifully played with a lovely feel 😊 👏

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  5 місяців тому

      Thank you. That's very kind of you. 👍👍

  • @Anonymous-gt9qp
    @Anonymous-gt9qp 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent

  • @damek_tonez2272
    @damek_tonez2272 Рік тому +1

    Perfect !

  • @Guto-df3hq
    @Guto-df3hq 6 місяців тому +1

    Excelente Phil... muito obrigado por compartilhar 😎🎸

  • @38Laurent
    @38Laurent Рік тому +2

    I enjoy pink floyd, but i am also fond of Dire Straits. I saw them at Grenoble for there album "on every street"...i subscribe 👍...i
    Also saw Dire straits experience (on my channel) with Chris WHITE, ex saxo of Dire Straits, it was a wonderful live at Grenoble and Chambéry 👍🎸...i discovered "Going Home" also beautiful !

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому

      Thank you Laurent! Going Home is one of my favourite pieces of music ever - you have great taste. 👍

    • @38Laurent
      @38Laurent Рік тому

      @@philcaffrey thank you Phil, i will discover much more your channel ...where are you from ?..
      Here Going Home from Grenoble 👍👍
      ua-cam.com/video/SMES5Z8AEDw/v-deo.htmlsi=jzxGX6oZP06Un6TC

  • @martinambjornsson6623
    @martinambjornsson6623 10 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic playing!

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Martin - that's kind of you to say. Thanks for stopping by and talking the time to drop me a note.

  • @cadawat
    @cadawat 3 місяці тому +1

    Very nicely done. Is there a way to get a backing track like you are using?

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  3 місяці тому

      Hi. Thanks for your nice comment. It's much appreciated. For the backing, I record this myself in my home studio. You can see the mixer levels behind me in the video. I use Reaper as my Daw, Korg Krome for the keyboard and drum sounds and a Fender precision bass. I try to replicate the original sound as closely as I can which takes some time and a good ear, but it's fun. Cheers.

  • @banjo74
    @banjo74 Місяць тому

    subscribed!!

  • @felipecassemiro8577
    @felipecassemiro8577 6 місяців тому

    Pretty cool

  • @justinbramwell2434
    @justinbramwell2434 2 місяці тому

    Whooooooooow amazing

  • @rahulrajnikant6725
    @rahulrajnikant6725 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @bobrp8761
    @bobrp8761 4 місяці тому

    Hi Phil I have enjoyed your series of MK. Could you make a video of how to set up the Yamaha THR to get MK’s sound you mention adding some compression?

  • @TROKA30
    @TROKA30 8 місяців тому +1

    great!!!😍

  • @sergioricardobarbosa9560
    @sergioricardobarbosa9560 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations

  • @MrMalman1000
    @MrMalman1000 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Phil great tutorials, I’m not sure if it’s the camera angle,but your neck looks out of alignment, the dot markers should be between the d and g strings equal distance, it’s an easy fix which I’m sure you know, just loosen the screws on the back adjust the neck so the dots are in the middle, hold it then tighten the screws back up, hope you don’t mind me mentioning it, could just be camera angle.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for your kind words. The alignment is very slightly out for sure. I'll sort it out at my next set up. Cheers.

  • @uke-n-luc1672
    @uke-n-luc1672 Рік тому +1

    Hi Phil, I came across your channel whilst searching You Tube for this very song. You play it beautifully and it makes me very keen to emulate what you do. However I find it difficult to follow both videos showing left and right hands. I was therefore wondering if you had any guitar tab that would help. Thanks Tony.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому

      Hi Tony. Thanks for your note - it's much appreciated. I don't have tabs for this song, but thanks for the suggestion. What kind of tabs are you thinking of that will help? I tend to favour using listening as the main learning tool as that's how I learned all of MKs music, but if it's simple chord names/shapes that you need, I can add that into future vids.

    • @uke-n-luc1672
      @uke-n-luc1672 Рік тому

      Hi Phil, Thanks for your reply. I find it a bit difficult sometimes interpreting what I am hearing and tend to learn much quicker if there is some form of six string tablature that I can copy. I often apply notation to software such as Sibelius or Muse Score 4 as its relatively straight forward copying it to tablature. However I do understand that in your own case this may be too time consuming. I already have the chords and lyrics to 'Why Worry' but I would love to be able to play it like you do in this video. Anyway it was worth asking. Cheers, Tony.

  • @robinhepworth5711
    @robinhepworth5711 Рік тому +1

    Hi Phil. Just a quick question. Do you have Patreon or similar? Of all the channels on UA-cam, I think your method of teaching the 'MK' sound is most worthwhile contributing too? Well done.

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  Рік тому

      Ah, thanks Robin. That's very kind of you. I don't have Patreon at the moment, but given your kind comment, I think it would be worth investigating - I'll have a little look. Thanks again - made my day!

    • @robinhepworth5711
      @robinhepworth5711 Рік тому +1

      I realize it may not be your intention Phil, but there are so many, let’s say, not so great channels ‘monetizing’, that to me the fact you don’t is a bit unfair. This is coming from a displaced Yorkshireman (so spending money goes against the grain somewhat) BUT I am also a die hard MK and Dire Straits fan. The effort you put in has answered some conundrums that my self taught ear never got, and so am sure I am not the only one. That is worth paying some respect for, hence my question/suggestion. I very much enjoy your lessons/style and accuracy (even down to admitting getting a note wrong!!!!). Keep it up and I, and many others will keep watching and learning. Cheerio Robin

  • @philwaller8928
    @philwaller8928 9 місяців тому +1

    what exactly is your tuning. and is the acoustic tuned different to electric

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  9 місяців тому

      Hi Phil. Sorry it's taken me so long to reply - my bad. The tuning on both guitars is standard e to e tuning. Hope that helps. Shout if you need anything else. 👍👍

  • @StanCole-y8g
    @StanCole-y8g Місяць тому

    Where can I download tabs? Thanks

  • @steven-nb6rt
    @steven-nb6rt 6 місяців тому

    I would like to find a way to play it on my piano.

  • @ertugrultaciroglu1486
    @ertugrultaciroglu1486 10 місяців тому +1

    headstock reversed. lefty 'eh?

    • @philcaffrey
      @philcaffrey  10 місяців тому +1

      Yep - great spot! Cheers.

  • @philwaller8928
    @philwaller8928 9 місяців тому

    It’s in E

  • @philwaller8928
    @philwaller8928 9 місяців тому

    In the video you say you play in D but in the answer you say tuned in E

    • @pmacmahogany
      @pmacmahogany 3 місяці тому

      Key is D, tuning is EADGBE