These are the best songs for an amature guitarist like myself, easyish with a very recognizable chord progression, and everyone knows the words, so I don't have to sing. I've learned a lot of them like that from you.
You wrote this comment 6 years ago. How has life changed for you since then, Martin? Are you still strumming guitar? Any progress? Any major changes in your life since then?
@@karendalsadik7119 @Lorenz A When justin sings, he always change the word of the song into chords (C here as an example) so it's easier for Us begginers to know wich chords he uses
Been playing Neil young songs since I was 16 in 1970. Happy to see you sharing these old classics. If you play Neil young or Bob Dylan or just play Acoustic guitar , learning the harmonica is a must.
Justin your G chord is sadomasochistic LOL but I watched Neil Young and that is how he forms the chord. Im getting it but after playing the G with 1,2 and 3 finger for so long its a stretch. Love your instruction. Once I get through the second module I will likely become a paying student. I am one of those guys who have had a guitar for over 40 years but it spent too much time leaning against the couch. Been back at it for three or four months. Been using your course for a couple months, switched over from the Fender course which is not a bad program but yours is just better. I love that I can learn so much online now at my pace without a wunderkind instructor glaring at me because I did not get something the first 30 or 40 times I tried LOL. Big thanks! 😎
My finances aren't great but I had to donate again after this lesson. Being able to play this gives me more pleasure than anything else I could have done with the same money. Keep well. Neil Young Tragic
Awesome job with the harmonica Justin!!!!!!!! deadly!!!!!!!!!! I love your teachings! You keep things light and you have just enough PRO stuff to offset the other....awesome job!
Dude, you know just how to make a good guitar-lesson video. Everyone else, it seems, starts off with a long-winded introduction; tells what they're going to do and end up taking so much time before they finally get started. Usually I fast forward the needless rhetoric right to the actual lesson. Then, afterward, if I feel I need to hear instructions, I simply go to the beginning. Just now, I wanted to learn this song and I skipped every video starting off with talking. But, you did it perfectly! Thank you. Now, I can listen to you with an open ear. Hopefully, all of your videos are done in this fashion. Maybe everyone else will catch-on... For now, yours are the videos I will seek. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Wow I never knew you played harmonica as well. Man you are talented. You are the only teacher on UA-cam that I buy their products. I have your beginners book. And have purchased your note trainer and metronome apps. I love the note trainer. Could you please post a lesson how to use your metronome. It has some confusing features. Well to me. I like that you post your videos on yt without hooks to get money. Karma is how you make money. People like you and your teaching style. And consequently buy freely your products. The world needs more people like you. Cheers Justin from NZ
I just started a few weeks ago,found many lessons on you tube but yours Justin are the best.Very clearly explained and very professional.And I love the tips and tricks.Please go on!
Great job! I remember this song back in 72-73ish. I would turn the radio up as loud as my mom would let me. I live in Toronto and Neil has played here many times. One time in the 70's I saw him do a 3 hr. show at Maple Leaf Gardens which was all acoustic then he brought out some others at the end to finish off. He did that before anyone did all acoustic shows. One of my all time fav's that I've seen many times. Thanx for your vid and keep up the great work.
justin you are trully a Jewell. my favorite songs are 90% of the songs you are teaching Glad you are here and Glad UA-cam has evolved to this great multimedia tool that it is. Learning my youth songs with new brain plasticity. Thank you so much Justin. Keep it up and please keep it free
Justin ~ I cannot say enough good things about your lessons. There are so many pros and amateurs doing this but you are the best at breaking things down and sim- plifying them. As a teacher myself, I appreciate your approach and that you always emphasize the feel and rhythm of music. It is the most important thing in playing and learning HOW to play. Knowing what to play is one thing, but that has to be coupled with knowing how to play it. This is the best tutorial on Heart Of Gold I have seen. I have been a pro for over 50 years and I'm still learning stuff, too. It's one of the greatest things about a journey in music - there's always something new to learn. Thank you!
Picked up my guitar again after not playing for 15 years. Love Neil Young. Found your lessons on here and they are great. Found the passion again for playing. Learned this one and a few others from you so far. This is one of my favorites. Thanks for all you do on here. You seem very personable and that shows through in your lessons. Keep on doing what you do. Peace.
Your the best teacher anyone can have justin, I always enjoy your lessons mate, I'm finding some things on my own but your the bridge between me and half a song , thanks again and you must live a good life with all the good karma your getting for helping others so selflessly
I first took guitar lessons when I was in 6th grade. Played some in high school and college. Basically stopped until my wife gave me the best birthday present ever...a Martin. You are helping me make that guitar sing. It was my 63rd birthday!
You have the best tutorial video for this song on the net by far. I have watched this at least 30 times and learned it note for note with perfect timing. My harmonica and holder is in the mail from Musician's Friend as I type this. I wouldn't have learned this song without you man, you really do it justice. All other tutorials were lacking and I couldn't tell exactly what it was until I saw this.
It certainly helps when the (talented) tutor is also a Neil Young fan! Justin is great all round but if you like Neil Young, this is the place to learn his tunes.
Yeah but that G chord bothers me. If I let the lower E string ring out it don’t sound right, especially if you are singing along with it or even playing along with the actual recording. So I don’t and it sounds better. You?
Great lesson Justin keep calling out those cords it makes it easier to play for those who are just learning and me as well I have been playing for a year I learned in six months it's awesome practice every day and you get better
I've seen a lot of your vids but I've got to say, your voice and playing on this particular video is amazing. I often come back to this vid just to hear you perform it at the start. How do you even get that tone on your harmonica? I can't do it on mine :/ Good work as always Justin!
As always Justin, a great tutorial. You have inspired me to get my old guitar out of the cupboard, dust it down, restring it & get playing again. Thank you !
I DONT KNOW HOW ANYONE CAN GIVE JUST ONE THUMBS DOWN ON THIS LESSON , THIS GUY DOES EVERYTHING TO PERFECTION AND WHEN HE DOES MAKE A WRONG MOVE HE S THE FIRST TO HOLD HIS HAND UP
Thanks man. I just saw Neil in concert in Telluride Colorado (Oct. 1). This was his second song. He's 70 years old, but performed beutifully. It was a great experience and I've been fumbling around on the guitar with this song now for two weeks. Your instruction really helped.
l is a legend.. covers so much musical ground, his songs seem easy but are actually pretty tricky to play like him but no one has that percussive strum like neil... and even better he is a legend for humankind
This is a great tutorial, and you are a great person, justin. You have helped a lot of people around the world, asking nothing in return. Thank you. If I ever make it back to London I am gonna look you up and buy you a pint. Or if you ever get out to Southern California, shoot me a message and you can collect that way too.
I am trying to learn this atm, however I find it much easier to use fingers 1, 2 and 3 for the Em7 in the intro, as I can then use the third finger as an anchor for easily picking the D chord.
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Great lesson. Easy to follow. Good camera angles. I like you singing out the cord changes. The harmonica part is on UA-cam, it is fairly simple. Apart from some hitting of two notes at the same time. Learning Harp, I have spent a lot of time avoiding this :) Thank you, Justin
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My son who was 11 at the time, played this on my white Strat at a school talent contest.... and won, one of the proudest days of my life 😊
These are the best songs for an amature guitarist like myself, easyish with a very recognizable chord progression, and everyone knows the words, so I don't have to sing. I've learned a lot of them like that from you.
:)
You wrote this comment 6 years ago. How has life changed for you since then, Martin? Are you still strumming guitar? Any progress? Any major changes in your life since then?
Justin’s got a heart of gold
You do Neil Young songs very well vocally, and this video sounds great. Thanks for another awesome tutorial, and all that you do Justin.
Wow all this time I've been singing ''I want to live'' , when it's '' I want to C''....... :) Thanks for lesson. Well appreciated.
huh?
What?
Hahaha
@@karendalsadik7119 @Lorenz A When justin sings, he always change the word of the song into chords (C here as an example) so it's easier for Us begginers to know wich chords he uses
Peter if you want the lyrics you can Google
One of the best tutorials I’ve ever found for one of the best songs I’ve ever found
Damn I just came across this channel. He's badass.
Ricardo Sotosan check out his website justinguitar.com
Ricardo Sotosan you’re in for a treat.
Same here.I was like wow.
Been playing Neil young songs since I was 16 in 1970. Happy to see you sharing these old classics. If you play Neil young or Bob Dylan or just play Acoustic guitar , learning the harmonica is a must.
Justin your G chord is sadomasochistic LOL but I watched Neil Young and that is how he forms the chord. Im getting it but after playing the G with 1,2 and 3 finger for so long its a stretch. Love your instruction. Once I get through the second module I will likely become a paying student. I am one of those guys who have had a guitar for over 40 years but it spent too much time leaning against the couch. Been back at it for three or four months. Been using your course for a couple months, switched over from the Fender course which is not a bad program but yours is just better. I love that I can learn so much online now at my pace without a wunderkind instructor glaring at me because I did not get something the first 30 or 40 times I tried LOL. Big thanks! 😎
Sounds like Neil Young is right in your wheelhouse. Great job. Cheers
I'm a big fan!
My finances aren't great but I had to donate again after this lesson. Being able to play this gives me more pleasure than anything else I could have done with the same money. Keep well.
Neil Young Tragic
Appreciate the support and good vibes Bootes!
Another great lesson. I love how you always offer little tips and tricks you simply wouldn’t get reading normal tabs. Very useful for a beginner.
Awesome job with the harmonica Justin!!!!!!!! deadly!!!!!!!!!! I love your teachings! You keep things light and you have just enough PRO stuff to offset the other....awesome job!
Outstanding is the word. Nobody pays this much attention!
Singing the chords = genius teaching!
Dude, you know just how to make a good guitar-lesson video. Everyone else, it seems, starts off with a long-winded introduction; tells what they're going to do and end up taking so much time before they finally get started. Usually I fast forward the needless rhetoric right to the actual lesson. Then, afterward, if I feel I need to hear instructions, I simply go to the beginning. Just now, I wanted to learn this song and I skipped every video starting off with talking. But, you did it perfectly! Thank you. Now, I can listen to you with an open ear. Hopefully, all of your videos are done in this fashion. Maybe everyone else will catch-on... For now, yours are the videos I will seek. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Justin's just one of the best guitar teacher you'll find online, aside from being a nice dude!
I thought neil young was searching for heart of gold now i know he was searching for G of gold. Thanks Justin.
Wow I never knew you played harmonica as well. Man you are talented. You are the only teacher on UA-cam that I buy their products. I have your beginners book. And have purchased your note trainer and metronome apps. I love the note trainer. Could you please post a lesson how to use your metronome. It has some confusing features. Well to me. I like that you post your videos on yt without hooks to get money. Karma is how you make money. People like you and your teaching style. And consequently buy freely your products. The world needs more people like you. Cheers Justin from NZ
64 dislikes ! that is mind boggling ! this Justin is arguably the best instructor you tube has ever seen, just don't understand people !
64 frustrated people😂
I couldn't hide my smile at 6:26 . You seem awesome man. Thanks!
Justin is the best tutor in UA-cam..It's very clear and accurate! Easy to learn.Thank you so much Justin! Your the MAN!🎸😊🎖🏅❤🎼🎵🎶♩🎙🎧
Your voice fits this song like a glove man! Lovely! Big fan!
Justin I'd just like to take this op to say Thank you brother...I've learnt so much. What a example of a decent human
Justine you just take these guitar lessons to another level man. It’s up there
Very kind. Cheers 😊
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dude you're just a nice guy to learn from....cheers!
One of my favorite songs. Thank you so much for the detailed lesson.
Really Nice for my level. Thank you , keep on your work. Arne 66 years In DK
geeze, when i opened this i thought you were playing the original recording over the video! great work!
I'm really happy seeing you paying tribute to one of the greatest. Thank you very much for sharing with us.
Great lesson as always m8! Cheers from Bulgaria, thanks!
I just started a few weeks ago,found many lessons on you tube but yours Justin are the best.Very clearly explained and very professional.And I love the tips and tricks.Please go on!
Great job! I remember this song back in 72-73ish. I would turn the radio up as loud as my mom would let me. I live in Toronto and Neil has played here many times. One time in the 70's I saw him do a 3 hr. show at Maple Leaf Gardens which was all acoustic then he brought out some others at the end to finish off. He did that before anyone did all acoustic shows. One of my all time fav's that I've seen many times. Thanx for your vid and keep up the great work.
justin you are trully a Jewell. my favorite songs are 90% of the songs you are teaching Glad you are here and Glad UA-cam has evolved to this great multimedia tool that it is. Learning my youth songs with new brain plasticity. Thank you so much Justin. Keep it up and please keep it free
You play the harmonica too!!!! Well done
Cheers 😊
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Voice goes great with this one!
Justin ~ I cannot say enough good things about your lessons. There are so many
pros and amateurs doing this but you are the best at breaking things down and sim-
plifying them. As a teacher myself, I appreciate your approach and that you always
emphasize the feel and rhythm of music. It is the most important thing in playing
and learning HOW to play. Knowing what to play is one thing, but that has to be
coupled with knowing how to play it. This is the best tutorial on Heart Of Gold I
have seen. I have been a pro for over 50 years and I'm still learning stuff, too. It's
one of the greatest things about a journey in music - there's always something
new to learn. Thank you!
Picked up my guitar again after not playing for 15 years. Love Neil Young. Found your lessons on here and they are great. Found the passion again for playing. Learned this one and a few others from you so far. This is one of my favorites. Thanks for all you do on here. You seem very personable and that shows through in your lessons. Keep on doing what you do. Peace.
Justin, you are a total dude.
Great lesson. Thank you
GREAT COVER! The lyrics make playing along, either on web or the app, a much better experience!
Oh my gosh Mr.J! You were SO SPOT ON THIS SONG. Bravo ! Love from Michigan. Ms.Jackie
Thanks once again Justin.
Sooooo good on the harmonica! And of course everything else.
Your the best teacher anyone can have justin, I always enjoy your lessons mate, I'm finding some things on my own but your the bridge between me and half a song , thanks again and you must live a good life with all the good karma your getting for helping others so selflessly
Wonderful! Thank you!
You're one of the best teachers on UA-cam Justin. Although i know how to play this song, it's a great tutorial!
Keep up the good work :)
Thanks dude!
Justin, excellent lesson, but it’s your honest advice you give that sets you apart from others. Do more Neil young please. Thanks
I first took guitar lessons when I was in 6th grade. Played some in high school and college. Basically stopped until my wife gave me the best birthday present ever...a Martin. You are helping me make that guitar sing. It was my 63rd birthday!
Hello (from Dallas Texas) Justin... Awesome tutorial......Yep, singing chords is your moat! Keep on doing it.
Thank you so much . I love this song so much and you play it beautifully. Thank you !
Your pretty talented. Thanks for the lessons
thanks for sharing my brother
class, step by step.
never STOP loving xxxxxxxxxxxx
Justin been reading the comments , your not only a Neil Young fan , your a fan of great music and an awesome guitarist !
Heart of Gold and 500 Miles were 2 of the first songs I learned back in the 70s as a pre-teen. Still good songs. Very nice tutorial, Justin. Thanks!
Truly inspiring
Thank You Justin. You are such a great teacher!
Wow, absolutely perfect lesson. I'm playing 8 months now on your beginner's course and I'm making good progress thanks to you...
Glad you're going well :)
Hours and hours of entertainment. If only my fingers would hold up to hours and hours of playing haha. Thanks Justin :)
You have the best tutorial video for this song on the net by far. I have watched this at least 30 times and learned it note for note with perfect timing. My harmonica and holder is in the mail from Musician's Friend as I type this. I wouldn't have learned this song without you man, you really do it justice. All other tutorials were lacking and I couldn't tell exactly what it was until I saw this.
It certainly helps when the (talented) tutor is also a Neil Young fan! Justin is great all round but if you like Neil Young, this is the place to learn his tunes.
You are a great singer and you give very good lesson.
Gilles from France.
This is already 7 years ago, but from you, this video I've learned how to play this song.
Yeah but that G chord bothers me. If I let the lower E string ring out it don’t sound right, especially if you are singing along with it or even playing along with the actual recording. So I don’t and it sounds better. You?
Great lesson Justin keep calling out those cords it makes it easier to play for those who are just learning and me as well I have been playing for a year I learned in six months it's awesome practice every day and you get better
Justin! You rock bro. Had the pleasure to watch Neil perform this live a few years back and I'm luvin this. Ty!
I've seen a lot of your vids but I've got to say, your voice and playing on this particular video is amazing. I often come back to this vid just to hear you perform it at the start.
How do you even get that tone on your harmonica? I can't do it on mine :/
Good work as always Justin!
As always Justin, a great tutorial. You have inspired me to get my old guitar out of the cupboard, dust it down, restring it & get playing again. Thank you !
My new favorite teacher! Thank you so much Justin! You're such a sunshine! ;)
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Can’t wait to learn this one. My one and only favorite Neil Young song! Thanks Justin.
I DONT KNOW HOW ANYONE CAN GIVE JUST ONE THUMBS DOWN ON THIS LESSON , THIS GUY DOES EVERYTHING TO PERFECTION AND WHEN HE DOES MAKE A WRONG MOVE HE S THE FIRST TO HOLD HIS HAND UP
You are a great teacher and I love your tutorials, thank you
Thank you u help me understand how to play this song better.🎸🎸
Skibbidi
FANTASTIC!!!! This is a great lesson on this tune!!! Thanks!!!
Thanks man. I just saw Neil in concert in Telluride Colorado (Oct. 1). This was his second song. He's 70 years old, but performed beutifully. It was a great experience and I've been fumbling around on the guitar with this song now for two weeks. Your instruction really helped.
excelente amigo, mucho feelling en tu interpretacion, te lo dice un anciano del rock,,,saludos desde chile!!!!!!
Gracias. 😊
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l is a legend.. covers so much musical ground, his songs seem easy but are actually pretty tricky to play like him but no one has that percussive strum like neil... and even better he is a legend for humankind
This is a great tutorial, and you are a great person, justin. You have helped a lot of people around the world, asking nothing in return.
Thank you.
If I ever make it back to London I am gonna look you up and buy you a pint. Or if you ever get out to Southern California, shoot me a message and you can collect that way too.
Great teacher
Fine singing, Justin! does justice to NY! cheers...
thanks!
thank you for teaching of a heart of gold very easy chords
I am trying to learn this atm, however I find it much easier to use fingers 1, 2 and 3 for the Em7 in the intro, as I can then use the third finger as an anchor for easily picking the D chord.
Justin, your voice fits amazingly for neil young songs!!
Great Lesson. I love Neil. Thank you for making it so easy to follow!
Love Neil too! more coming!
Always an accurate and stellar lesson--the best on youtube! thank you again for helping me get better!
Great lesson Justin, thank you!
Was expecting a cover of this at the very beginning. Sounds fantastic, Justin
Cheers :) but not feelin my vocal too much in this song so no full cover. was early last Sunday morning and voice just wasn't so 'on' ;)
Great. Thank you Justin!
Glad you liked it!
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Cheers fella. Good tutorial. On it.
Man, does Neil ever suit your voice! That was great, thanks again Justin
gracias por enseñar lo sacas igual con el rondin o armónica muy bonita ya lo aprendí.
Wearin' out dat git like Willie Nelson! Look at the pickguard!
Thanks so much Justin! I really enjoy and appreciate your sharing your talents with us.
Thank you for your incredible generosity with all your videos, much love
Great lesson. Easy to follow. Good camera angles. I like you singing out the cord changes. The harmonica part is on UA-cam, it is fairly simple. Apart from some hitting of two notes at the same time. Learning Harp, I have spent a lot of time avoiding this :) Thank you, Justin
Beautiful Vocal chords and Tone❤😊
Why are the best songs simple?
Good lesson dude!
Justin always the best!
Thank you
Such a nice Video, I was always very focused on playing exactly as the recorded Audio, feeling the Song was a great advice for me.
Your so talented Justin.