Cat Stevens "Father and Son" Complete Guitar Lesson

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
  • My official Tab and Chord Sheet for "Father and Son" at:
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    Hello friends,
    and welcome to another by request song tutorial! In this session I'll be breaking down Cat Stevens 1970 classic "Father and Son." I'll take you through a bit of music theory to discover the chord progressions, and strumming options for the verses, and also break down some of Cat's signature licks and tricks. Let's get started!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 266

  • @fungfung2629
    @fungfung2629 4 роки тому +11

    Dude, that was THE guitar lesson I was looking for! No questions left, from the beginning stright to the end! WOW!

  • @davidgno
    @davidgno 6 років тому +32

    Don't know why anyone would down vote this, awesome job! Cat Stevens was always one of my favorite musicians growing up. Thanks for making the video!

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому +4

      I guess some people don't like Cat Stevens haha? That's fine, you can't ever expect to please everyone. So glad you're happy with this one, expect some more Cat in the near future! -Rob

    • @georgewilkins4231
      @georgewilkins4231 9 місяців тому

      He plays it wrongly in t h e intro..

  • @anthonyangelis1094
    @anthonyangelis1094 3 роки тому +7

    Another incredible lesson -so detailed- your lessons are so complete. Everything including strumming patterns- music theory- vocals- and all the little signature licks. This is the best lesson by far-I really wanna learn that solo I think I saw you have a lesson for that

  • @shirleycatalangorospe142
    @shirleycatalangorospe142 4 роки тому +6

    I love how detailed and clear you teach; it helps me a lot. Thank you.

  • @jelau4851
    @jelau4851 4 роки тому +5

    Superb rendition, and equally superb lesson, Thank you Robbie for helping this humble guitar scratcher. Cheers

  • @ralphdamato8670
    @ralphdamato8670 6 років тому +2

    Great song after all these years, it still movers people. Thanks, for introducing it to a newer generation

  • @penn6173
    @penn6173 6 років тому +189

    This ones for you Yondu!

  • @mojetrouba
    @mojetrouba 5 років тому +9

    Hi Rob. Love your tutorials. This is the second and I’m truly grateful. One comment to consider for next time. The in-verse lick, I think you call it Lick 1, off the D chord. At about 11:30...you go through that pretty quick and it took me a while of rewinding, stopping, rewinding, to figure out what you’re doing. My request is, anything with finger picking, Go Really Slowly. You just need to do it once, but Do It Slowly. It will not take you longer and it will save me and maybe others frustration. Thanks for these amazing tutorials. And I find your musical talents a bonus.

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @olegshabarov1509
    @olegshabarov1509 6 років тому +1

    Thank you man for what you do. Thanks to you I learnt a lot and made real progress in playing. You are a very good teacher - thank you for patience and detailed and slow breakdowns.

  • @AlexW-wv4nt
    @AlexW-wv4nt 5 років тому +3

    Another great lesson 😊. This is such a beautiful song- gonna start practicing this one for Father’s Day

  • @jeffdeluca1153
    @jeffdeluca1153 2 роки тому +4

    Tremendous rendition and super dynamic vocals! Thank you

    • @MrFarkosh
      @MrFarkosh 2 роки тому

      I heartily agree Jeff, Rob’s vocals certainly caught my attention. I was a typical young, rebellious college student who identified quite closely with this song. Finding this tutorial on UA-cam threw me back 50 years, and to a specific point in my life. Not too proud to admit to the eerie emotions this song dredged from my memories of a half century ago.

  • @georgesmith5244
    @georgesmith5244 6 років тому +5

    Excellent....this song is very important to me and to be able to play it myself would be awesome. A brilliant tutorial😁😁😁😁😁.Thank you!

  • @AnkitSaiyan
    @AnkitSaiyan 5 років тому +6

    Searched so many tutorials for this song and this one is simply amazing.. It is complete and easy to learn when you teach. Hats off to u man ... Thanks alot!!!

  • @DavidMJanes
    @DavidMJanes 6 років тому +1

    Love to play and sing this one. Now I will be even more confident and sound better. Thanks for a great tutorial.

  • @geraldbrown2875
    @geraldbrown2875 6 років тому +6

    Sounds fantastic guitar and vocals! Tea for the Tillerman what a timeless album! I really love your UA-cam channel. The performances are always polished, plus the breakdown and theory👍🇨🇦

  • @tonybp965
    @tonybp965 5 років тому +10

    Hi, I just found this video. Dude, you got a great voice. I play a tiny bit and want to learn more, so thank you for your time. Amazing voice man.

  • @williamcairo
    @williamcairo 6 місяців тому

    This is the best tutorial I've seen for this song. Very well detailed

  • @camillemoch
    @camillemoch 6 років тому +9

    Thank you so much for your work. You are a very clear teacher, I'm learning a lot from you !

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому +2

      Glad to hear it Camille! It's a great pleasure to contribute to so many peoples progress. Many more lessons are on the way both here and at Patreon.com/Swiftlessons. Be well and enjoy your practice. -Rob

    • @jamesmcdonald3798
      @jamesmcdonald3798 6 років тому

      Camille Moch ditto

  • @michaelcerkez3895
    @michaelcerkez3895 6 років тому +2

    Very well done and great to listen to. Song was on the first album I owned back in71. Rock on!

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому

      Hey Mike, thanks so much for the positive feedback. Great tune, and an amazing record. I too grew up with these songs, that's the benefit of having a father with an awesome record collection. Be well and enjoy your practice! -Rob

  • @thomaslinkins2588
    @thomaslinkins2588 5 років тому +67

    When u forget to buy ur dad a Father’s Day gift but own a guitar

  • @ayameskenazi4696
    @ayameskenazi4696 6 років тому +2

    Love it !! Such a great song, keep up these great lessons bro, it's really motivating !

  • @antoniotungpalan2849
    @antoniotungpalan2849 Рік тому

    You really an inspiration to all beginners who are determined to learn playing guitars like me. 😊❤ keep it up.

  • @amadews67
    @amadews67 Рік тому

    Darling friend, very very good for you examples in guitar, extraordinary song of Cats…, thanks of here country 🇨🇱👏👏

  • @잠-j6y
    @잠-j6y 4 роки тому

    I don't write comments very well, but I can't help but write comments because I love your playing guitar and song. thank you teaching this song

    • @juanlaron5103
      @juanlaron5103 3 роки тому

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  • @whatdupdoh
    @whatdupdoh 6 років тому +3

    I've been wanting to learn this one for the vocals. Thanks.

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому +2

      My pleasure! This is a fun one for the voice, as you get to work both ends of your range. I need a few more days to get comfortable with the lower octave parts, but little by little I can feel my voice adjusting. Enjoy!

  • @genilsonantoniodasilva2482
    @genilsonantoniodasilva2482 4 роки тому +1

    Stevens you is simplyci the best!!!! Thank my friend

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @gregdemeterband
    @gregdemeterband 4 роки тому

    Complete with Rogot Perfection! This IS The Real Deal....Future Genius for the Music World! Thanks, Real....

  • @jelau4851
    @jelau4851 4 роки тому

    Wonderful lesson for a Wonderful song, thanks so much for sharing, outstanding details. Cheers, John, Montreal

  • @vibefrequencyable
    @vibefrequencyable 5 років тому

    Best version of this on youtube. Beautiful.

  • @jpro5ivejasonkemm341
    @jpro5ivejasonkemm341 6 років тому +4

    Hi and thanks for ALL your tutorials. Love it. Have learned so much. Please post the lead part ASAP. Thanks 👍🏻😬

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому +2

      Getting to work on it now! Thanks for the positive feedback!

  • @yunglightskin7196
    @yunglightskin7196 6 років тому

    THANK YOU THIS SONG IS THE BEST , THIS TUTORIAL IS THE BEST THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING

  • @shaymccormack7603
    @shaymccormack7603 6 років тому +5

    Just drank a whiskey and got a warm fuzzy feeling as I watched the video.thanks for all the lessons and happy Christmas 2018 to you dude.

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому +1

      Ah, sounds like a wonderful way to enjoy a guitar lesson, I hope it was good Irish whiskey ;) Thanks for reaching out! -Rob

  • @mariojavier1623
    @mariojavier1623 2 роки тому

    Amazing tutorial once again.

  • @noeltracey1537
    @noeltracey1537 2 роки тому

    Your Great, thank you so much. Great teacher. 👍 Noel

  • @michaelwduffy
    @michaelwduffy 3 роки тому

    Phenomenal lesson my friend!

  • @autinspare
    @autinspare 6 років тому

    Nice vocal. Also like the way you get on and play it through before the breakdown; the "shut up and play" approach. Thanks.

    • @juanlaron5103
      @juanlaron5103 3 роки тому

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  • @DAVIDMCKEOWN-c7c
    @DAVIDMCKEOWN-c7c Рік тому

    Brilliant mate, well done! Very helpful.

  • @edmarmanduca
    @edmarmanduca 5 років тому

    The best tutorial i have been seen in the web! Congrats!

  • @martinfisher5327
    @martinfisher5327 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant lesson thank you 🙏

  • @lenharris6095
    @lenharris6095 Рік тому

    Very nice tutorial friend, thank you.

  • @timbermovies
    @timbermovies 4 роки тому

    I love your voice!

  • @binarysunsets665
    @binarysunsets665 6 років тому

    Great tutorial, legendary song.

  • @mojetrouba
    @mojetrouba 5 років тому

    Beautiful lesson and performance. Thank you.

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @bolinobis
    @bolinobis 3 роки тому

    Thank you! This is awesome!

  • @janahajzmanova8716
    @janahajzmanova8716 4 роки тому +1

    Sweet you are!! 💗🕊💗
    🇨🇦
    Am i the only one who come to the tutorials to here him sing?

  • @vibefrequencyable
    @vibefrequencyable 5 років тому +1

    I'm a dad...made avfew mistakes i think raising my son...i teared up...ty!

    • @marlizaheyrana2628
      @marlizaheyrana2628 4 роки тому +1

      Lionel martin fathers hve their own little flaws i knw!! U cn stil mke it up to him..be well & enjoy ur day 😍

  • @execatty
    @execatty 4 роки тому +5

    Damn great voice.. Great tune

  • @Unarmed_Shrapnel
    @Unarmed_Shrapnel 4 роки тому

    I love guitars, all shapes and sizes

  • @vindzo2171
    @vindzo2171 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the lesson.
    Perfect cover your great.

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @jimmy5634
    @jimmy5634 5 років тому +1

    I play this song and it's tough to sing because the vocal begins in the low octave in the key of G which is sung in baritone and then switches into a tenor. It shows you how gifted a vocalist Cat Stevens is.

    • @juanlaron5103
      @juanlaron5103 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/XXjN6e-4rko/v-deo.html

  • @jamiemcdonnell2470
    @jamiemcdonnell2470 6 років тому

    thanks for the step-by-step guide (really helps)

  • @lukebable
    @lukebable 5 років тому +10

    Came for a quick chord progression..
    Stayed for an amazing voice........

  • @santiagovedoya9426
    @santiagovedoya9426 6 років тому

    You área awsome i'm from Argentina continue like that thankd

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @MyIncarnation
    @MyIncarnation 9 місяців тому

    Great tutorial.

  • @ateyou4527
    @ateyou4527 4 роки тому

    beautiful singing voice!

  • @TheJohnTudor
    @TheJohnTudor Рік тому

    Great vocal!

  • @JoaoFilipeBelo
    @JoaoFilipeBelo 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome lesson, many thanks. Love the guitar, curious, what model is it, if you don’t mind me asking?

  • @morganowen875
    @morganowen875 6 років тому +1

    Here here... I agree, excellent lesson....thanks very much

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому

      Thanks Owen, enjoy your practice! -Rob

  • @acousticgirl9919
    @acousticgirl9919 6 років тому +4

    Love your tutorials❤

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому

      So glad, thanks for the positive feedback!

    • @acousticgirl9919
      @acousticgirl9919 6 років тому +1

      swiftlessons Can u make a tutorial of how to find chords of any song

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому

      Thank you Craig, glad you're digging it! Be sure to put in a request at swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song. Take care. -Rob

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому

      Ah, that's quite the important skill. I'll have to think on it for a while. But I can tell you that a big part of that is knowing which chords are in a key. The rest is using your ear, and learning to recognize the sound and feeling that certain chord changes provide. Thanks for the request!

    • @acousticgirl9919
      @acousticgirl9919 6 років тому

      swiftlessons thnks for thinking about it.and it really means a lot that u replied to me so kindly

  • @fungfung2629
    @fungfung2629 4 роки тому +2

    wow thats really impressive!

  • @maxwellmc9734
    @maxwellmc9734 3 роки тому

    Brilliant ❤️ 👌 💯 🙏 voice is fantastic

  • @rosafarina4329
    @rosafarina4329 4 роки тому

    Hermosa canción me recuerda cuando escuchaba y cantaba y bailaba ésta canción de adolescente interpretada por su padre Congratulations father and son🇺🇾

  • @Gypseygirls
    @Gypseygirls 6 років тому +12

    Sweet you are!! 💗🕊💗
    🇨🇦

  • @alias9731
    @alias9731 5 років тому +5

    Just became a father of a son. Time to get some wisdome down as a lullaby

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @creenelennonsongot8786
    @creenelennonsongot8786 5 років тому

    I love my second Cousin😄.. Thanks for the chord.

  • @darylmaloney22
    @darylmaloney22 2 роки тому

    Excellent lesson!
    But did you ever make a video with the solo lesson?

  • @kevindelk
    @kevindelk 6 років тому +1

    Wow nice. Saw the title and couldn't remember the song. After listening, i was like....oh yeah LOL

  • @michaeltrees6872
    @michaeltrees6872 4 роки тому +6

    Second chord is a D., not a Bm, yet.... On the high part, it's a B minor. Just an observation. I see this a lot when folks play this. If you listen to it, you'll say "Damn, he's right" :-)

    • @allenemerick1226
      @allenemerick1226 4 роки тому

      I am no expert, but I do see your point. I think I will play it as you suggest!

  • @sergiopobleteecheverria
    @sergiopobleteecheverria 6 років тому

    Gracias por El esfuerso entregado muy bonitos tus tutoriales

  • @jeanallard7764
    @jeanallard7764 6 років тому

    Great lesson, thank you.

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @paulmadden708
    @paulmadden708 6 років тому

    Can you please instruct an electric guitar version lick of “The sound of silence”. Love this song, it would be of great appreciation. You have given me valuable tools to become a better player. Thanks for what you do.

  • @mattblack5957
    @mattblack5957 6 років тому

    Amazing voice...

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @fotizxraidd2336
    @fotizxraidd2336 2 роки тому

    The way you played the song sounds better than the original.

  • @daniloylagan4179
    @daniloylagan4179 3 роки тому

    Very nice

  • @terenceteebken8860
    @terenceteebken8860 26 днів тому

    To expound….while the father is singing, the chord is a D. When the son sings, the chord is. Bm. It’s the relative minor that makes the song.

  • @stuartsharpin6536
    @stuartsharpin6536 5 років тому

    Superb

  • @dianmartv
    @dianmartv 3 роки тому

    Thank you, now I can played :)

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @willcollum7854
    @willcollum7854 5 років тому

    I've barely ever commen on youtube and it feels like an empty gesture - at some point I'll try and get my shit together to pay you on patreon - but for now know that I really fucking appreciated this well edited and broken down lesson.

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @hadireg
    @hadireg 6 років тому

    maan! Great job! and awesome teaching skills ! Thanks ;-)

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @artrizal
    @artrizal 6 років тому +1

    Nice song! U got good voice

  • @beecheechang4552
    @beecheechang4552 6 років тому

    you are amazing thank you so much!

  • @crystallifecoaching4822
    @crystallifecoaching4822 3 роки тому

    I've been trying to figure out who you sound like, and it's Keanu Reeves. Great tutorials I'm learning lots.

  • @luisbautistagonzalez218
    @luisbautistagonzalez218 10 місяців тому

    My favorit song thanks by theach me❤

  • @MsBelaidouni
    @MsBelaidouni 4 роки тому

    tu es excellent merci frère

  • @johnlalrindika2551
    @johnlalrindika2551 6 років тому

    Yes my favorite

  • @gwiedo53
    @gwiedo53 4 роки тому +1

    Nice play 👌

  • @stainlesssteve25
    @stainlesssteve25 6 років тому

    Lovely playing and singing man. I'd like to hear you do patience by guns and roses 👍

  • @eduardorubenperez4711
    @eduardorubenperez4711 Рік тому

    Que linda vos, man.👍

  • @archerius2
    @archerius2 6 років тому

    Awesome

  • @brandonkersis6866
    @brandonkersis6866 6 років тому

    excellent

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @johnclayton25
    @johnclayton25 6 років тому

    congratulations its a wonderful :)

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @pjdjl2208
    @pjdjl2208 4 роки тому +31

    I thought that the whole song was from the perspective of the father

    • @ImGriffinP
      @ImGriffinP 4 роки тому +2

      Glad it wasn't just me. Never really thought about it any other way.

    • @Lobtoy82
      @Lobtoy82 3 роки тому

      You're joking? Clues in the song title and lyrics.

  • @terenceteebken8860
    @terenceteebken8860 26 днів тому

    The second chord of the song is a D, not a Bm. It goes to the Bm in the second verse

  • @titododstv29
    @titododstv29 5 років тому

    love it..💖👏

  • @monalisam1
    @monalisam1 4 роки тому

    💖Incredibile

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @RandomVideos-yd6bs
    @RandomVideos-yd6bs 6 років тому +1

    Amazing 👏

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  6 років тому +1

      Thank you Alponso, making this lesson was a pleasure. Many more classic song breakdowns are on the way. Please share!

  • @a55_Chew
    @a55_Chew 3 роки тому

    this is the first youtube video that i've seen with a credits section at the end.

  • @herbiherb196
    @herbiherb196 6 років тому +1

    Nice...

  • @intothemisteyesonu7326
    @intothemisteyesonu7326 4 роки тому

    Personally I preferred the lessons before the vocals, feels more like a performance I like to hear the guitar peice on its own or without a microphone with vocals, but that aside teaching wise very good

    • @rickynuena6943
      @rickynuena6943 3 роки тому

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  • @rosangelarangel6272
    @rosangelarangel6272 3 роки тому

    Linda música!