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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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
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!
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👍🇨🇦
Hermosa canción me recuerda cuando escuchaba y cantaba y bailaba ésta canción de adolescente interpretada por su padre Congratulations father and son🇺🇾
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!
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.
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" :-)
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.
Thank you ao very much for your Tutorial I love it so good. Plz my Help us a tutorial or lesson of son (end credits version) eddie montgomery . Save me and other my fellow
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Dude, that was THE guitar lesson I was looking for! No questions left, from the beginning stright to the end! WOW!
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I love your intros... they give us the potential of a single instrument and how it can sound once you master the piece. You are among the best.
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!
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
He plays it wrongly in t h e intro..
I love how detailed and clear you teach; it helps me a lot. Thank you.
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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
Great song after all these years, it still movers people. Thanks, for introducing it to a newer generation
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Superb rendition, and equally superb lesson, Thank you Robbie for helping this humble guitar scratcher. Cheers
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This ones for you Yondu!
Yes!!! R.I.P Yondu
😭😭😭
(Hand on heart) :°(
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Dis song is emotional for me I will always remember yondu
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.
Tremendous rendition and super dynamic vocals! Thank you
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.
Love to play and sing this one. Now I will be even more confident and sound better. Thanks for a great tutorial.
This is the best tutorial I've seen for this song. Very well detailed
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.
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Darling friend, very very good for you examples in guitar, extraordinary song of Cats…, thanks of here country 🇨🇱👏👏
You really an inspiration to all beginners who are determined to learn playing guitars like me. 😊❤ keep it up.
Best version of this on youtube. Beautiful.
Another great lesson 😊. This is such a beautiful song- gonna start practicing this one for Father’s Day
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Very well done and great to listen to. Song was on the first album I owned back in71. Rock on!
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
Very nice tutorial friend, thank you.
Stevens you is simplyci the best!!!! Thank my friend
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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!!!
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He plays in wrong in places.
Phenomenal lesson my friend!
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
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Brilliant mate, well done! Very helpful.
Excellent....this song is very important to me and to be able to play it myself would be awesome. A brilliant tutorial😁😁😁😁😁.Thank you!
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.
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Thank you so much for your work. You are a very clear teacher, I'm learning a lot from you !
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
Camille Moch ditto
Your Great, thank you so much. Great teacher. 👍 Noel
Wonderful lesson for a Wonderful song, thanks so much for sharing, outstanding details. Cheers, John, Montreal
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Amazing tutorial once again.
I've been wanting to learn this one for the vocals. Thanks.
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!
Brilliant lesson thank you 🙏
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👍🇨🇦
Love it !! Such a great song, keep up these great lessons bro, it's really motivating !
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beautiful singing voice!
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THANK YOU THIS SONG IS THE BEST , THIS TUTORIAL IS THE BEST THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING
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Complete with Rogot Perfection! This IS The Real Deal....Future Genius for the Music World! Thanks, Real....
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When u forget to buy ur dad a Father’s Day gift but own a guitar
hahahah
Great tutorial, legendary song.
Beautiful lesson and performance. Thank you.
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The best tutorial i have been seen in the web! Congrats!
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Nice vocal. Also like the way you get on and play it through before the breakdown; the "shut up and play" approach. Thanks.
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Hermosa canción me recuerda cuando escuchaba y cantaba y bailaba ésta canción de adolescente interpretada por su padre Congratulations father and son🇺🇾
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Brilliant ❤️ 👌 💯 🙏 voice is fantastic
Thank you for the lesson.
Perfect cover your great.
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I love your voice!
Gracias por El esfuerso entregado muy bonitos tus tutoriales
Great vocal!
Great tutorial.
Thank you! This is awesome!
Damn great voice.. Great tune
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Love your tutorials❤
So glad, thanks for the positive feedback!
swiftlessons Can u make a tutorial of how to find chords of any song
Thank you Craig, glad you're digging it! Be sure to put in a request at swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song. Take care. -Rob
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!
swiftlessons thnks for thinking about it.and it really means a lot that u replied to me so kindly
I'm a dad...made avfew mistakes i think raising my son...i teared up...ty!
Lionel martin fathers hve their own little flaws i knw!! U cn stil mke it up to him..be well & enjoy ur day 😍
thanks for the step-by-step guide (really helps)
I love guitars, all shapes and sizes
You área awsome i'm from Argentina continue like that thankd
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Here here... I agree, excellent lesson....thanks very much
Thanks Owen, enjoy your practice! -Rob
Hi and thanks for ALL your tutorials. Love it. Have learned so much. Please post the lead part ASAP. Thanks 👍🏻😬
Getting to work on it now! Thanks for the positive feedback!
Excellent lesson!
But did you ever make a video with the solo lesson?
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.
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Great lesson, thank you.
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Amazing voice...
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Came for a quick chord progression..
Stayed for an amazing voice........
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Que linda vos, man.👍
Nice song! U got good voice
wow thats really impressive!
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Sweet you are!! 💗🕊💗
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Am i the only one who come to the tutorials to here him sing?
My favorit song thanks by theach me❤
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" :-)
I am no expert, but I do see your point. I think I will play it as you suggest!
Nice play 👌
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tu es excellent merci frère
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.
Ah, sounds like a wonderful way to enjoy a guitar lesson, I hope it was good Irish whiskey ;) Thanks for reaching out! -Rob
Very nice
Sweet you are!! 💗🕊💗
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Thanks so much Marlene!
Awesome lesson, many thanks. Love the guitar, curious, what model is it, if you don’t mind me asking?
you are amazing thank you so much!
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Linda música!
Yes my favorite
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.
Superb
I love my second Cousin😄.. Thanks for the chord.
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excellent
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Just became a father of a son. Time to get some wisdome down as a lullaby
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The way you played the song sounds better than the original.
It is cool and wondurfull
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Wow nice. Saw the title and couldn't remember the song. After listening, i was like....oh yeah LOL
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Awesome
Thank you, now I can played :)
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Thanks man it helped alot... But I can't sing while playing i loose strumming pattern... Any suggestions and tips for that?
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I've been trying to figure out who you sound like, and it's Keanu Reeves. Great tutorials I'm learning lots.
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Hello...can I have one piece of your guitar, not my personal use but for choral church service.
hey did you ever make the solo video?
Lovely playing and singing man. I'd like to hear you do patience by guns and roses 👍
Nice...
congratulations its a wonderful :)
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maan! Great job! and awesome teaching skills ! Thanks ;-)
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love it..💖👏
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You are playing the bm chord in the verses early. It is only in the chorus
he does this cuz the D/F# is probably a bit advanced of a bar cord. id recommend the D open cord and add the pinky on the f# on the 4th fret
In the original song and when he used to play it live, the 2nd chord is Bm7.
Can you please do peace train by cat Stevens?
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Thank you ao very much for your Tutorial I love it so good.
Plz my Help us a tutorial or lesson of son (end credits version) eddie montgomery .
Save me and other my fellow