How To Play "DON'T LET IT BRING YOU DOWN" By Neil Young | Live At BBC Acoustic Guitar Tutorial

How To Play "DON'T LET IT BRING YOU DOWN" By Neil Young | Acoustic Guitar Tutorial On A CG Winner W777
Live at the BBC version.
Neil was only 24.when he wrote this brilliant tune with its deep lyrics.
Tuning: Double Drop Standard Tuning (CGCFAC)
Chord diagrams are included.
Extra feature: alternative chords.
The acoustic guitar used to showcase this masterpiece is a Japanese Martin D45 copy, that has been modded to sound a little bit like Neils Martin.
Mods:
* Bone nut with custom nut spacing
* Glued in bone saddle (with correct spacing)
* Unslotted bone bridge pins
* New, reliced Grover tuners
* Replaced pickguard
* Shaved X braces
* Shaved back braces
* Enlarged soundhole

[@neumichel]

i just watched the BBC performance. im not sure what all those chords you have before the D-C-D-F intro are in relation to.

[@cortezcortez739]

ua-cam.com/video/_uDZzWhyJhY/v-deo.htmlsi=kOFRzaT2JmNMdfs8 | apparently i used this version where he starts at 0:58 churning out these chords

[@abatista78]

Excellent like always. Dude, how can I chat to you? WhatsApp or Telegram app? Cheers.

[@mattcoswell1950]

hi Cortez.. dude I recently listened to Crosby Stills 4 Way St. for the first time in 20 yrs.. What a blast & such a fabulous song & album.. it is so cool it made me cry. You absolutely nailed it with this video, the tuning, the chords, inversions & change ups.. I tried it on a OOO bodied Washburn but it didn't work.. I discovered the real secret is to have that big booming D45 sound fortunately I have a fine 70's Japanese copy.. Thank u so kindly for your wonderful assistance w the lesson.. your playing is a delight like your own wonderful sounding guitar.. Buenos dias from Oz 'downunder' my friend !!

[@cortezcortez739]

Thanks for your very nice comment ,Matt. I m glad this lesson helps other musicians like you to learn to play this beautiful song.

[@joaoricardorosadejesus6708]

Neil is wonderfull, abracao tbem pr vce, e esta afinacao e acordes são lindos( Sao paulo Brazil)

[@smekalmusik]

Thank you Cortez Cortez !

[@cortezcortez739]

you're welcome

[@RobertoTrama]

Nice tutorial! FYI - That tuning is referred to as Double Drop C.

[@diegorussomiranda1690]

excellent tutorial. I love Neil. thanks for sharing. I'm going to watch more of your videos to learn more Neil songs. Greetings from Uruguay

[@cortezcortez739]

Thanks for your kind words! There are lots.of Neil songs on this channel. Have fun!

[@jakeblakeman447]

What guitar are you playing it on? Sounds very nice !

[@cortezcortez739]

A CG Winner W777

[@Mia-qt4th]

Beautiful you're very talented. Thank you.

[@cortezcortez739]

🥰

[@younglord00]

where did u purchase that guitar & where can i find one

[@cortezcortez739]

Bought in Germany. Best chance is to find em there. As it happens, i have just put one of mine for sale. (Check Facebook marketplace cortez cortez)

[@younglord00]

@@cortezcortez739 link?

[@cortezcortez739]

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[@normannoriega9557]

Sound beautiful another fabulous Neil young a rangement.✌️🍀

[@cortezcortez739]

Thank you !

[@PaperDogTube]

I was told CGCFAC is the authentic tune-down... (One step down and then both E-strings down one more step). I suppose this was to align with Neil Youngs vocal range

[@cortezcortez739]

Yes that should be the record version.

[@joaoricardorosadejesus6708]

Sorry, no speek inglech

[@chet2020]

hi ,nice. off topic but can you do a rhythm chord lesson on paul weller-blink and you'll miss it? use your acoustic guitar is ok.

[@cortezcortez739]

Ok, i ll try to learn it and do a tutorial

[@1Keef]

Excellent tutorial mate! Accurate and faithful to the original song! Thanks for great upload. Stay well and safe!

[@cortezcortez739]

Thanks Keef, hope you're Alive and kicking too.

[@spacesmuggling]

Thanks man

[@morelia21701]

Excellent lesson as always. Thank you for doing this.

[@cortezcortez739]

Thanks peter!

[@naztubes]

You made it so easy. Thanks man!

[@cortezcortez739]

Thanks! I have dedicated a lot of space and time on my channel to Neil classic and deep cut song tutorials.

[@mikehiggins5233]

Very nice 🤘👍

[@cortezcortez739]

Thank you Mike!

[@unclejohn1053]

Second album I bought with my own money.. 4 way streets. I was hooked.

[@lucianoevan1157]

a trick: you can watch series on Kaldrostream. Been using them for watching loads of movies recently.

[@jamiegenesis7342]

@Luciano Evan Definitely, been watching on KaldroStream for years myself =)

[@alonsobentley3351]

@Luciano Evan yup, I've been watching on kaldroStream for since december myself =)

[@grahamewebber6760]

Another great Neil lesson well done my friend

[@cortezcortez739]

Thank you Grahame, appreciated.

[@brianohehir9515]

Cheers, love this song!

[@cortezcortez739]

Thanks!

[@cortezcortez739]

Thanks!

[@CesitarLabarthe]

👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@cortezcortez739]

Thank you!

[@ozma7339]

So i just broke my high e tuning down to CGCFAC. Any tips?

[@cortezcortez739]

Use very slow turns. And now replace the e string

[@alantracy6757]

Keep a collection of spare strings and experiment with different gauges / thickness of strings