I'm almost 70 and a bluegrass/country/delta blues/folk player and songwriter. I'm just plain working class folks who has never fit in with those who have attained or even aspired to higher social station. I'm from that broad class of Americans about which John Prine wrote. I had been playing and writing since I was a young teenager when at age 22 (1975) in the Army I discovered John Prine. Utterly brilliant lyricist. No one could be funnier. Few could be as poignant. He could even make you laugh and shed a tear in the same song. He spoke truthfully, authentically and with compassion about real people and real lives. He combined simple, traditional chord progressions with sometimes surprisingly elegant melodies. While John didn't have a great voice, it was more than good enough. More importantly, it was the perfect voice to interpret his own works. In fact he had the talent and stage presence to adjust his style and go more commercial to make bigger money, but he didn't. I once had someone describe me as "The Poor Man's John Prine" without even knowing I was a big Prine fan. I thanked him for the compliment, but told him that I would make "A Poor Poor Man's John Prine." Then he said, you're probably right, but even that sounds like the title to a John Prine song.
Brian, Wonderful tribute to John Prine, I’m a huge fan and have loads of his music, unfortunately I never got to any of his concerts as I live between Ireland and Brasil. John is a huge loss to the folk music and the World in general. Rest in Peace John.
Would be so much more helpful if Brian would play the cadence for a few bars. He says to get that cadence down but then doesn't play more than one time through without talking or moving on to the next chord. It's the one ingredient missing from Active Melody lessons. A loop of a rhythm to get into the flow of the piece before making chord changes or bends and slides and double stops...etc. Otherwise these are the most informative lessons I've found on UA-cam. Brian is the best at explaining why he's playing the notes/chords he's playing.
Brian thank you, I always learn alot with you. Please stay true to your style & music. Not like a few of your peers, there heads have gotten to big for the screen. Thanx again. Guy B. Ruskin Fl.
Just found your channel.......love your videos.... Thank you! Your instuction is the best!! ( BTW this chord progression reminds me of a John Prine song "Way back When").
Followed John for decades, saw him 5 times after the hiatus. He was the master of Travis Picking. Saw him with Iris Bonnie and a young lady who was terrific, Amanda Shires
I love this lesson. Years ago (I'm in my 60's now) when I first started playing, I tried to learn some fingerstyle techniques, but over the years I've forgotten most of it. This lesson is a great way to get back into it. Thank you.
i will sign up for $10 a month or $69 a year but when click on the link it is $12 a month or $89 a year. Brian emailed me back. No can do, Mark. i replied, when a business posts a price, it is honored! what a shame
Thanks for this video! If I play the eight notes as shown in the tab, it doesn't match the more loping style you played in the intro. What is that loping style called?
Love that guitar! What is it? Looks like a nylon string/classical guitar but with steel strings...I play a nylon string guitar, I like the fatter neck but wish I could get that steel string sound out of it. Thanks
Brian would you please take a look at John Rainey's cover of Hound Dog and teach me the strumming pattern he's using? I'm struggling with this and need help! Thanks
Great video Brian, like you, I was sadden by the death of John. Since I like playing John's songs, this will help me in being more consisitent playing them! And I did detect a little, ''Summers End'' in this. Thanks again for your dedication, and teaching on our guitar journey!
I‘ve been to all of the guitar teachers‘ channels here on youtube, just discovered this one...this is something special. I‘ll hit that subscribe button as hard as I can
Brian, I can't find this lesson listed on the Active Melody page? Is it not an official "micro" lesson? BTW, LOVE this lesson. Can you make the tab available on one page for the premium members?
I will have to improvise a bit as my thumb will never reach over top and reach the string. My hands are to small. I have tried and tried but cannot do it
I'm almost 70 and a bluegrass/country/delta blues/folk player and songwriter. I'm just plain working class folks who has never fit in with those who have attained or even aspired to higher social station. I'm from that broad class of Americans about which John Prine wrote.
I had been playing and writing since I was a young teenager when at age 22 (1975) in the Army I discovered John Prine. Utterly brilliant lyricist. No one could be funnier. Few could be as poignant. He could even make you laugh and shed a tear in the same song. He spoke truthfully, authentically and with compassion about real people and real lives. He combined simple, traditional chord progressions with sometimes surprisingly elegant melodies.
While John didn't have a great voice, it was more than good enough. More importantly, it was the perfect voice to interpret his own works. In fact he had the talent and stage presence to adjust his style and go more commercial to make bigger money, but he didn't.
I once had someone describe me as "The Poor Man's John Prine" without even knowing I was a big Prine fan. I thanked him for the compliment, but told him that I would make "A Poor Poor Man's John Prine." Then he said, you're probably right, but even that sounds like the title to a John Prine song.
GREAT... as if my stack of tabs / melodies to get down / memorize overflowing from my desk isn't already big enough.......now this !
Forget the lesson; I just love listening and watching you play. Thank you.
Brian, Wonderful tribute to John Prine, I’m a huge fan and have loads of his music, unfortunately I never got to any of his concerts as I live between Ireland and Brasil. John is a huge loss to the folk music and the World in general. Rest in Peace John.
Love John Prine. RIP one of the greatest songwriters. I saw his Carnegie Hall show in like 2008 and it was the best show I have ever seen in my life.
Would be so much more helpful if Brian would play the cadence for a few bars. He says to get that cadence down but then doesn't play more than one time through without talking or moving on to the next chord. It's the one ingredient missing from Active Melody lessons. A loop of a rhythm to get into the flow of the piece before making chord changes or bends and slides and double stops...etc. Otherwise these are the most informative lessons I've found on UA-cam. Brian is the best at explaining why he's playing the notes/chords he's playing.
I love your lessons, Thank you. This is too hard for me at this point but i'll work on it.
Really really fabulous and so helpful tutorial.... Thanks ✌😎🎸
The premium account on your website is one of the best values around
I absolutely agree.
I love John Prine! I'm so excited to dive into this lesson
Brian thank you, I always learn alot with you. Please stay true to your style & music. Not like a few of your peers, there heads have gotten to big for the screen. Thanx again. Guy B. Ruskin Fl.
This lesson will definitely help people play “Way Back Then” by John Prine.
Thank you and helpfully presented…I will actually be able to do this!
At 7:56 your tab shows you're hitting the third string, but you're actually playing the second string. Great lesson, thanks!
Just found your channel.......love your videos.... Thank you! Your instuction is the best!! ( BTW this chord progression reminds me of a John Prine song "Way back When").
Wonderful playing!
Followed John for decades, saw him 5 times after the hiatus. He was the master of Travis Picking. Saw him with Iris Bonnie and a young lady who was terrific, Amanda Shires
Lovely! What kind of guitar is that? Is that an O size?
Love this SO much! And yaay I can do it. Thanks on top of all the thanks for everything you do 💕🎵🙏
Glad you got it working :)
Could you tell me what model the Martin you are playing and wood combinatin? I am one of your regular subscribers.
nope.john played thumb index only.
Yes but John would be the first to say he never does the same thing twice and that there are no rules!
Exactly what I noticed,john used index and thumb only that's how i learned fingerstyle...loved John
Great lesson!
Wonderful picking my friend, wonderful.
Would be amazing to have tabs on screen on friday lessons :)
Great lesson. Thanks. Very similar melody to John's Way Back Then song.
Can't find this on the active melody site where I am a member ? Anyone have a reference number ? Thanks..
I like how John would play D but add the low G flat with his thumb as a walk up just before switching to G.
Hi👋with thanks please share more than finger style lessons 🙏
Oh, that’s an awesome lesson!!!
And it’s cool how you hit 333k on 3/3 🍀😀
only you would notice that ;)
@@activemelody yep 🤣
Are the tabs on the Premium site? Just joined and really enjoy it. Wish I had joined earlier. Thanks.
I love this lesson. Years ago (I'm in my 60's now) when I first started playing, I tried to learn some fingerstyle techniques, but over the years I've forgotten most of it. This lesson is a great way to get back into it. Thank you.
Like how you put the dark-tab in this lesson, well done.👍👍
Great lesson to start working the alternating bass line, thanks Brian!
i will sign up for $10 a month or $69 a year but when click on the link it is $12 a month or $89 a year. Brian emailed me back. No can do, Mark. i replied, when a business posts a price, it is honored! what a shame
Thanks for this video! If I play the eight notes as shown in the tab, it doesn't match the more loping style you played in the intro. What is that loping style called?
That’s lovely Brian.
Love that guitar! What is it? Looks like a nylon string/classical guitar but with steel strings...I play a nylon string guitar, I like the fatter neck but wish I could get that steel string sound out of it. Thanks
Freak'n awesome! And yes I've watched them all. Thanks man. Happy Christmas.
So beautiful ❤
I love Prine's cover of I Just Called to Say I Love You.
Anybody figured out the chord progression on that one?
Brian would you please take a look at John Rainey's cover of Hound Dog and teach me the strumming pattern he's using? I'm struggling with this and need help! Thanks
As long as I am watching you, I'm loving you more and more.. Do any mark knofler song for us please beautiful and sweet as you
Great video Brian, like you, I was sadden by the death of John. Since I like playing John's songs, this will help me in being more consisitent playing them!
And I did detect a little, ''Summers End'' in this. Thanks again for your dedication, and teaching on our guitar journey!
I enjoy the "meals" you serve us, Mr. Brian....Sparta, TN
Nice 0028....Show us the back and sides of that thing. BR?
hey over in White county. Yes that one is Brazilian sides and back
Dude, this should be on the website with the Tabs. Great sound
Going to California sorta
I like it.
thanks i love john prine his guitar playing sounds simple but its hard to nail cheers from ireland my man
I‘ve been to all of the guitar teachers‘ channels here on youtube, just discovered this one...this is something special. I‘ll hit that subscribe button as hard as I can
just a thought and at the risk of copyright infringe- tabs can be copied on a guitar tab sheet (not admitting to doing that)
Brilliant! Thank you very much,such a great lesson!
Brian......Simplicity is best! Good one!
Excellent lesson idea! Digging the natural background lately too. Cheers!
thank you for this lesson. Search for a Lesson on John Prines All the Best.
This is why I love this channel, Brian always brings up surprises like this
Beautiful guitar and beautiful music 🎶 🎼 🎵
It sounded really nice.
JP fantastic... Thanks for this
Do you ever get joint pain in your fingers?
What kind of guitar is this
Thanks for a good lesson!
Great lesson. Please do some more John Prine lessons. What guitar are you playing? Thanks, Wayne
Martin 00-28
Wow dude you can do it all
I was listening to Clay Pigeons when I got the notification for this video. Stop tracking me, Brian!
Muahahaha
Really nice, cheers.
I think John only used thumb and index
Love that song
I've been trying this for a week and can't get it
Keep going --- it WILL come ..only taken me 40 years :)
Brian, I can't find this lesson listed on the Active Melody page? Is it not an official "micro" lesson? BTW, LOVE this lesson. Can you make the tab available on one page for the premium members?
great video but i wish the tabs followed along when you did the run through at the end :P
i figured someone would say that. oh well
@@activemelody haha it's ok still very easy to follow along with you! Im Just lazy
Nice explanation. It's easy to understand.
I will have to improvise a bit as my thumb will never reach over top and reach the string. My hands are to small. I have tried and tried but cannot do it