The Beatles "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - Rhythm Guitar Lesson

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    Hello friends,
    and welcome to the third installment of my lessons series breaking down how to play The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." In today's session we'll move on to learning the rhythm guitar section including the chord progressions and strumming patterns for the verse and chorus sections. Use this tune to practice general rhythm technique, picking accuracy, and bar chord shapes. Let's get started!
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  • @timmclaughlin1787
    @timmclaughlin1787 3 роки тому +33

    The best singing on a guitar lesson I have heard. The video with rhythm, lead, and vocals is bomb! Good teaching, thank you.

  • @edgarwatts8960
    @edgarwatts8960 4 роки тому +173

    Best cover I ever heard. Outstanding

    • @chaimsebastiancarvalho5017
      @chaimsebastiancarvalho5017 3 роки тому

      Obrigado por sua maravilhosa aula, vejo você aqui no Brasil.👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

    • @jprmac1
      @jprmac1 2 роки тому +1

      That and the Prince cover of course

    • @StormdancerStormdancer
      @StormdancerStormdancer Рік тому

      Amazing female here small hands. But t am going to play this some day soon ty

  • @rjb7260
    @rjb7260 Рік тому +8

    Excellent lesson of one of the best songs ever written. You are in the tiop of all guitar teachers on the Internet today. Thanks for teaching!

  • @peterluccisano4253
    @peterluccisano4253 Рік тому

    Hi, I'm a senior back into playing 8 months now since my childhood 50+ years. Been watching other teachers online and I find your teachings comfortable. Got turned on to you from a friend. You illustrate well with no confusion. I particularly like your singing along. Helps.

  • @marjanp4784
    @marjanp4784 2 роки тому +8

    This is my favorite Beatles/George Harrison song... It's just a timeless masterpiece...no matter how you sing it with whatever instrument,it still sounds fantastic... that's the beauty of this song...💜💜💜

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 4 роки тому +68

    My favorite George Harrison tune, all complimented with Clapton's guitar phrasing! A good and iconic tune for sure!

  • @kaizenjw
    @kaizenjw 4 роки тому +43

    Your interpretation of this iconic tune was truly inspiring. You really should post a full production version! Thank you!

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  4 роки тому +13

      Thank you John, I really appreciate the positive feedback, especially as I’m preparing to record an original EP

    • @juana1483
      @juana1483 2 роки тому

      @@swiftlessons where can we find it???

  • @stephenpina100
    @stephenpina100 4 роки тому +7

    Long live the genius of George. I cannot stop liking this unique song

  • @victoriapennockband
    @victoriapennockband 2 роки тому +4

    I know everyone else has already sent ya kudos, BUT really, this is an amazing cover of this iconic George Harrison tune AND the singing is stellar. Thank you for the multifaceted parts detailed in this one video.

  • @ongke8920
    @ongke8920 4 роки тому +3

    got all in one lesson. How a great teacher you are. my all time favorite is the acoustic and Prince cover and now you.

  • @865misty
    @865misty Рік тому +7

    I love watching you perform but to able to learn from you on top of that is just an added bonus! 💕

  • @0h0h0h0
    @0h0h0h0 3 роки тому

    You made some things about the fretboard click for me! I already knew how it worked with the fretting / Am > Bm > C#m etc but just you saying that and connecting it to a song made it "real". Thank you!

  • @arthurcarlson6463
    @arthurcarlson6463 3 роки тому +1

    The most accurate phrasing and instruction I have seen. Thank you, beyond words!

  • @prider61
    @prider61 Рік тому +1

    The first 5 minutes of this are the best version of the song currently on UA-cam. Please clip it for independent play.

  • @CLASS1F1ED1
    @CLASS1F1ED1 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve been learning for like 5 months now and you basically taught me my first 3 songs so... thanks bruv.

  • @kevindelk
    @kevindelk 4 роки тому +3

    Outstanding demo Rob!! Absolutely love your voice, especially on this song. Your solos gave me chills

  • @jelau4851
    @jelau4851 4 роки тому +12

    Awsome cover plus lesson, you can do it commercially ,Rob, you have everything needed, cheers from Montreal

  • @jerseyjess6151
    @jerseyjess6151 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks Rob, clear and concise as always and capturing the energy of the song.

  • @sledge57a
    @sledge57a 4 роки тому +4

    One of the best covers of this great song I've ever heard. Thanks for the lesson I'll never be able to do the song justice but thanks all the same...
    .

  • @gregsgot4
    @gregsgot4 4 роки тому +3

    One of the best covers of this great song I’ve ever heard!

  • @saltycat662
    @saltycat662 3 роки тому +8

    Smooth, buttery voice and amazing playing skills. This is a beautiful cover!

  • @CC-qb9sm
    @CC-qb9sm 4 роки тому +11

    Awesome to see you still making great content here on UA-cam. Thanks so much. I’m not normally the guy that request additional content within the context of comments about already published content, but I’m still hopeful you will publish a lesson on Van Morrison‘s Into the Mystic. I did follow the formal request process of course a while back. 😁. Have a good one Rob and thanks again for this wonderful lesson.

  • @mbhaines
    @mbhaines Рік тому +3

    You have a great teaching style. Easy to follow and nice vocals too! You are now on my list for favorite youtube great instructors!

  • @nicolen.9642
    @nicolen.9642 4 роки тому +11

    Real nice to hear you play this great song! Thanks! 🎵🎵🎵

  • @user-th5oj8ze8j
    @user-th5oj8ze8j 4 роки тому +6

    Simply iconic cover. Wonderful vocals and brilliant guitar playing. It was really inspiring, thank you so much.

    • @kimberlyisherwood7220
      @kimberlyisherwood7220 2 роки тому

      I hope you make your own songs. The sound of your singing, is beautiful 🐈❤️

  • @michaelkneale3825
    @michaelkneale3825 4 роки тому +4

    A wonderful musician! :-) His lessons are explained simply for beginners. I would definitely recommend. His basic lessons are inexpensive with good ebooks.

  • @Briansgate
    @Briansgate 4 роки тому +4

    ok, I'm impressed. I think this is my favorite lesson for this song. Excellent

  • @collinstanton
    @collinstanton Рік тому

    Wow, I am blown away, lovely, George has to be radiant hearing and feeling how you've played this haunting song. Love the cover and lesson. Wow🌹

  • @rjenkins693
    @rjenkins693 4 роки тому +8

    Awesome. Been listening to the versions done by clapton and petty. Such an awesome song. Great version.

  • @g-forceguy
    @g-forceguy 3 роки тому +6

    If I wanna learn a song I head to your channel, and you usually have the song I'm looking for. Thanks for the great lessons!

  • @Fargoguy54
    @Fargoguy54 3 роки тому +1

    I first played an acoustic guitar-only version of this song 45 years ago in front of an audience of 600. Well done . . . .

  • @ursulastahl4312
    @ursulastahl4312 3 роки тому +2

    Well done !!! One of my favourit Beatles Song for ever. Greetings from Germany

  • @garyc4019
    @garyc4019 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this, I love this song and you have made it all accessible to a beginner like myself! Love it!

  • @steveburgamy4262
    @steveburgamy4262 4 роки тому +1

    That was possibly the best guitar lesson I’ve ever watched. Thanks

  • @garyholden6371
    @garyholden6371 3 роки тому +2

    All I can say is WOW!! FANTASTIC GREAT voice GREAT Lesson Thank You.

  • @theaustincorbin
    @theaustincorbin 4 роки тому +6

    Great video! You definitely make the most complete guitar lessons of anyone on UA-cam. Many thanks for that. I would love to see you do the anthology/love acoustic version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps or Here Comes the Sun or Any Road, off George Harrison's last album.

  • @levyh12
    @levyh12 4 роки тому +3

    Also a good singer, also an excellent guitar player, and also an excellent teacher ..

  • @69blueline
    @69blueline 4 роки тому +2

    Ohh , my god , what a good teacher !!! , What does he do for living .... The song all of a sudden be super easy after wathing him doing this ...

  • @martinmcgimpsey9750
    @martinmcgimpsey9750 3 роки тому +4

    Well done always enjoy your tutorials! One I always wanted too learn.

  • @johnnybx3254
    @johnnybx3254 4 роки тому +2

    Going back to your roots! Man ya sure have learned a lot since I first saw ya!! Always treasure 👍👏👏🤠🎸guess we’re all getting older ☮️ but better 🦅

  • @1Keef
    @1Keef 4 роки тому +5

    Rob this trio of videos you made on While My Guitar Gently Weeps represents the best tutorial on this iconic rock song by far on UA-cam. Fantastic performance at the beginning as well! Can you please do a fourth tutorial on GEORGE Harrison’s electric guitar fills while playing rhythm on acoustic guitar. Then this magnificent lesson is complete. Cheers!

  • @robertgortega6478
    @robertgortega6478 4 роки тому +3

    Wow, this will honestly be a newbie to add in anyones repatar list. Thank you for the lesson. Outstanding.

  • @franklinhernandez5837
    @franklinhernandez5837 11 місяців тому +1

    You are absolutely real good guitar teacher thanks

  • @jimmorrison2067
    @jimmorrison2067 4 роки тому +5

    Rob reminds me of a young George Harrison brilliant ingenious musician and good looking keep up the excellent tutorial thanks 🙏 Rob!!

  • @captainsun4581
    @captainsun4581 2 роки тому +3

    This is brilliant. Well done on such a great cover and lesson.

  • @ajeethsuryash5123
    @ajeethsuryash5123 4 роки тому +3

    I'm just amazed to see you play the bar chords with ease, that too without looking at the frets... Awesome man, wish someday I could play like that too...

    • @NoWayOut55
      @NoWayOut55 3 роки тому

      It's a little attack.
      More melody than harsh crash..
      This is a friggin great learning tool.

    • @goatface6602
      @goatface6602 3 роки тому +1

      Play a lot and DONT LOOK! It gets easier quickly.

  • @jeanmarclatreille8065
    @jeanmarclatreille8065 Рік тому +2

    Totally amazing I love it way to go keep going you're awesome

  • @Mr25thfret
    @Mr25thfret 5 місяців тому +2

    I've probably said this before but, magnificent performance.

  • @waltbroedner4754
    @waltbroedner4754 Рік тому +3

    Not Prince's solo, but that is impossible to match. This IS the best cover I've seen.

  • @sylviaferreira8306
    @sylviaferreira8306 2 роки тому

    Merci tu es le meilleur chanteur et souvent tes versions sont plus belles que les originaux. Ton explication est bien detaillée et tu joues les morceaux lentement pour que l on comprenne bien. Tu es super

  • @jessicacosiguitar
    @jessicacosiguitar 4 роки тому +3

    The cover at the beginning of the video is wonderful!!

  • @mr_aegean
    @mr_aegean 4 роки тому +4

    You are an incredible teacher, hello from Turkey 👍

  • @ralph9748
    @ralph9748 2 місяці тому

    Excellent job, great lesson. Thank you.. also great player and voice
    🎸

  • @markrichards8670
    @markrichards8670 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for breaking this down. You are a really good teacher. Thanks.
    Mark

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  3 роки тому

      Hey Mark, thanks so much for the positive feedback, I'm so glad you're enjoying my work here. Many more are on the way, both here and at Patreon.com/swiftlessons. Be well and enjoy your progress! -Rob

  •  4 роки тому +1

    Superb version .. A song I just made with Jean-Paul .. Thank you for your contribution and congratulations!
    Good week.
    Danielle.

  • @LaurenceWindy
    @LaurenceWindy 4 роки тому +5

    WOW! That was great. RIP George.

  • @Liopot68
    @Liopot68 2 роки тому

    Ahoy! I enjoy your videos very much! You're one of the best teachers out there. Take care.

  • @leefigg4395
    @leefigg4395 Рік тому +12

    Terrific! Great voice too.

  • @thierrychauvineau3433
    @thierrychauvineau3433 4 роки тому +2

    A great song with a excellent teacher . Thanks!

  • @chrisfrazer1830
    @chrisfrazer1830 3 роки тому

    Thanks for teaching me so I can teach kids who want to learn classic rock. You save me a ton of time.

  • @jammingridena
    @jammingridena 2 роки тому

    im speechless.. great cover man.. thank you.. now i know the rhythm and lead parts🎸🎸🎸 beatles 💯💯💯

  • @jojoscogsable
    @jojoscogsable 3 роки тому

    The best cover I’ve ever heard of my fav Beatle son . Wow...... And he is gorgeous ☺️

  • @davidnash8586
    @davidnash8586 Рік тому

    I wrote 'Brilliant !' yesterday and now today I'm going to add to that...COMPLETELY brilliant !

  • @chirilas5217
    @chirilas5217 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful performance my friend. Nice voice and guitars just brilliant and very neat. Congratulations. The guitar solo is spectacular. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @jimmysupafly1547
    @jimmysupafly1547 4 роки тому +3

    Just awesome man. Killed it all the way through.

  • @antoniobriciomoreno7190
    @antoniobriciomoreno7190 4 роки тому +5

    Incredible cover and tutorial. Tks.

  • @yuenmaurice
    @yuenmaurice Рік тому

    Whoa it's a good n easy to follow n learn to play. Fantastic job. Many thanks.

  • @chuckwills8258
    @chuckwills8258 4 роки тому +6

    very nicely played, and the voice is great!

  • @ThePilotsMindset
    @ThePilotsMindset 3 роки тому

    Absolutely awesome quality course! Humongous thanks 🙏 !!!

  • @peterditchfield5935
    @peterditchfield5935 3 роки тому +3

    Great lesson. You’re a very talented teacher.

  • @theodorenicholas3928
    @theodorenicholas3928 3 роки тому

    let me tell you your the man I'm A SONG WRITER AND LISTEN YOU PLAY AND SING You are GREAT LOVE YOUR LESSONS

  • @fernandochavez6340
    @fernandochavez6340 2 роки тому +1

    Muchas Gracias. Es una canción que amo desde niño.
    Excelente tu Aporte!!!

  • @georgegillham3367
    @georgegillham3367 Рік тому

    This is an amazing lesson and so simple taught! Thank you❤️

  • @johne.skaggs3793
    @johne.skaggs3793 Рік тому

    Amazing. This guy makes us fantasize that We Can Learn to Play and Sing Like Him.

  • @Brahmi573
    @Brahmi573 4 роки тому

    Great video ...wonderful and simple lesson

  • @ricardoaguilar9064
    @ricardoaguilar9064 2 роки тому

    muy bonito- muchas gracias. Very good ., Thanks for your great dedication for to help us

  • @joaquinjularbal1717
    @joaquinjularbal1717 4 роки тому

    Wow , awsome , first of all i like the composition of this song fron george the melody its really pleasant to my ears, goodjob thanks for putting a new version of this songs

  • @arthurclementequeiroz5911
    @arthurclementequeiroz5911 3 роки тому +3

    Wonderful! perfect interpretation of the song, and perfect teaching, you’ve got a new subscriber

  • @SOGCHRISTO
    @SOGCHRISTO Рік тому

    Great tutorial. I like the fact that you sing along.... helps to learn.

  • @touniekeopraseuth4364
    @touniekeopraseuth4364 3 роки тому +2

    I love your teaching method and your silky voice!

  • @abelsandoval36
    @abelsandoval36 4 роки тому +2

    Excelente interpretación.Felicitaciones desde Buenos Aires Argentina.

  • @MrStepone5
    @MrStepone5 4 роки тому

    Very good performance! .. Both instrumental and vocal. Thank you very much for lesson !

  • @jradamo
    @jradamo Рік тому

    Simply beautiful.

  • @damianoehme5391
    @damianoehme5391 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent performance. Excellent!!

  • @rahulkarmakar6079
    @rahulkarmakar6079 4 роки тому +4

    The best one man cover... Amazing tutorial.. willing the learn the song, but 1st i have to improve my basic

  • @user-to6ok3qq6h
    @user-to6ok3qq6h 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for your wonderful tutorial!

  • @shihanrealderepentigny6114
    @shihanrealderepentigny6114 4 роки тому

    Good play version. Thanks for your guitar lessons on your web page. Very well done and easy explain whit tab &chords.

  • @andrewethanhirsch7968
    @andrewethanhirsch7968 3 роки тому +1

    Stunning performance! Many thanks

  • @sakutasu
    @sakutasu 4 роки тому +1

    It's just awesome ! The vocals are great ! I love it, man .

  • @rodolfosandoval6605
    @rodolfosandoval6605 3 роки тому +8

    Magistral versión . Un saludo gigante desde Chile en Sudamérica.

  • @nmartin0600
    @nmartin0600 4 місяці тому +1

    He's like the Boss Ross of guitar lessons! I like him

  • @alanmorris5944
    @alanmorris5944 4 роки тому

    Great just fantastic excellent voice and rendition. Thank you.

  • @RobertViani
    @RobertViani 3 роки тому

    What a ......ing incredible song and wonderful breakdown, thank you. I can actually see myself playing this in the near future.

  • @sashamesser2596
    @sashamesser2596 4 роки тому +2

    Crazy good) incredible voice, play and passion!!

  • @denis33
    @denis33 2 роки тому

    Very very good didactic lesson.
    Besides nice voice and cover of beloved George Harrison.
    Many thanks

  • @billwebber5208
    @billwebber5208 3 роки тому

    Wow! I got here from the lead lesson you did and that was amazing enough until I found this. Thanks very much, this has everything I was looking for in one film. Can't thank you enoguh. Bill

  • @MikefromAlabama
    @MikefromAlabama 4 роки тому +3

    Man, you nailed it! Great performance!

  • @e200al1
    @e200al1 2 роки тому

    Excellent guitar teacher and a great singer too!

  • @alancrossley4461
    @alancrossley4461 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent. Really great performance tutorial!

  • @marcusunarce4718
    @marcusunarce4718 3 роки тому +1

    While My Guitar Gently Weeps is such a work of art