"Beverly" by John Fahey

My August 1st, 2022 Patreon post teaches you how to play John Fahey's "Beverly" as recorded on the album After the Ball. For a full 45-minute instructional video and my transcription of the recording, go to my Patreon account and pledge at the Tier 2 level, it will not disappoint. / andrewlardnerguitar

[@Chasing_Solitude]

One of the best songs ever written.

[@Astralpains]

My friend owns a good amount of johns belongings including a few guitars..john bestowed this task to him before passing. I remember trying to play this song on the martin he has and it sounded so much like the recordings that my leg would not stop shaking. Played the lap-steel from live in Tasmania album too. Great tune.

[@nashwilliams5852]

You produced that trembling melancholic sound so well. This is one of the many Fahey pieces where you can find something new every time you listen. I can’t wait to check out the Patreon lesson

[@andrewlardner]

Thanks Nash. More reverb than I would normally use to try to slightly emulate the album version.

[@TroutInTrouble]

Andrew you are the man. You got the essence. Keep them coming.

[@willduff308]

That Bozo belonged to my father, and he would be very happy to see it making beautiful music again. Great playing!

[@andrewlardner]

Very glad Steve sent the video along. It will be cared for.

[@ethanchambers02]

really gorgeous and unique rendition of a wonderful song. fantastic playing

[@EthanIsaacComposer]

This guy fucks

[@BerrysJSRD]

You are a great talent we all have been fortunate you are here and willing to share. Thanks again. JB

[@magnusruben9646]

Thank you so much for cataloguing Fahey's work for all of us who wish to play these masterpieces ourselves :)

[@andrewlardner]

You are very welcome, it is my passion.

[@hairrywill]

A great rendition, especially like the tone. I never managed to get those ProPik fingerpicks sounding that warm and rounded.

[@andrewlardner]

It took me many years to get used to fingerpicks, similar to using nails and fingers it takes a lot of time to develop the precision it takes to get rid of the sizzling sound and get the attack angle just right. Still working on it.

[@hairrywill]

@@andrewlardner Ha yeah 'sizzling' is the word alright, I shall persist

[@robertbesen7455]

Beautiful! You really nailed it.

[@NirMehlmanGuitar]

Superb playing, and the sound is amazing, truly mesmerising.

[@bertrandklein3915]

I was a fan of Fahey and all of the guitar players you play and now in my seventeen and I am I a fond of your videos !

[@BurningPandama]

One of the best covers of this song i've heard. Kudos

[@uwekasten716]

very beautiful interpretation.. almost hearing fahey´s melancholy..wonderful job, andrew!!

[@bpvdd]

One of my favorite.
Beautiful playing Andrew.
Bernard

[@babigila]

Mind-blowing Andy🤯🤯 One could only imagine the feelings that flowed through your mind from a piece like this.. Bravo as always🙏🙏

[@gandalfstormcrow2486]

Blues that's actually sad.
Haunting.

[@aidanfeldman9739]

Beautiful man. Thank you!

[@andrewzimmerman3388]

Omg, the watch! Such nuance. Bravo 👏👏

[@andrewlardner]

; )

[@toddenicol9080]

Little surprises every where. I don’t remember this song. That guitar just kills me.

[@mostlycountryblues]

Beautiful

[@ParlorMan_Acoustic_Guitar]

That is wonderful. Another one on my must learn list.

[@DJustice91]

sounds great Andy

[@melissacamden1949]

great playing... that guitar sounds really nice

[@benbo21]

Beautiful! Sounds great on the Bozo !

[@bobwerner6967]

Bozo Padunovac: mostly forgotten builder. Made great looking and sounding guitars. Especially in your hands.

[@fernandomarina4007]

wow. thanks. for everything.

[@cjsligojones5101]

Superb...again.

[@Bcbweb]

Would you consider posting a rendition of Dalhart, Texas 1967? That’s my second favourite after Beverly

[@andrewlardner]

You are not the first to suggest that one, so I'll have to give it some thought for the future.

[@simonpage6549]

I can feel it in my waters that you're going to do "on the sunny side of the ocean" imminently 😇

[@JamBR000]

Amazing

[@oobieo]

Is it true that this is played a half step down from standard tuning? Thanks, and great playing as usual

[@laurielardner593]

dude, Dude, DUDE !

[@cameronredkey1253]

❤

[@MichaelTaylor-dr6gx]

Do you own all of these great old guitars? Really enjoy your playing!!

[@andrewlardner]

My channel is a mix of guitars I own and some that belong to friends. They come and go, I wish they could all stay!

[@MichaelTaylor-dr6gx]

@@andrewlardner I can relate to that! My wife says I change guitars like clothes. There are a few I dearly miss. They all have different personalities don't they? Thanks for posting all the videos. Really enjoy them.

[@exuma7524]

Hi, are you planning to cover "The Great San Bernardino Birthday Party", maybe in parts? It's such a haunting and lovely tune.

[@andrewlardner]

I actually have been. Waiting to find the right weissenborn

[@simonpage6549]

Hell yeah.

[@greekflatpicker]

Beautiful playing. Is it a vintage Bozo guitar?

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Yiannis. Yes it's a 1973 model, nice and plain.

[@SingleMalt77005]

Out of the ballpark again!

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you!

[@raulgomez4081]

Standard Tunning or Drop D?

[@sibelius4230]

Americana Classical

[@OpenDGuitar]

Nice Bozo

[@gandalfstormcrow8439]

After careful consideration,
All I hear
Is the degeneracy of the boomer generation.