How to play Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits | Guitar Lesson

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024

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  • @ozymandiastheking2139
    @ozymandiastheking2139 7 років тому +178

    Trying to teach this song just shows what an utter genius Mark Knopfler is on the guitar.

  • @alementary4065
    @alementary4065 2 місяці тому +4

    One of the most beautiful, heartbreaking songs ever recorded.

  • @12988Jake
    @12988Jake 9 років тому +138

    More mark knopfler songs please Justin!!!! Legend

    • @Tinto4
      @Tinto4 5 років тому +3

      Why Worry would be great.

  • @sudhindrak
    @sudhindrak 9 років тому +159

    That expression at 00:30 pretty much sums up what an amazing composition this is. Great great lesson and a true tribute to the master craftsman, Mr Knopfler. What a wonderful track and truly elaborate in the way it is structured. This is the way music is meant to be. In a world dominated by three chord and 4 chord songs, these are just stand out records that will live forever. Sorry, getting carried away here but I have always believed that Mark Knopfler is just way above everyone else. And Justin does true justice to a stellar record!

    • @firdausHITMAN
      @firdausHITMAN 9 років тому +7

      sudhindra srinivas Agree with everything you have said but there is nothing wrong with using 3 or 4 chord songs. Using many number of chords does not mean good music. It is what you do with it that matters and not matter how many chords are used.

    • @sudhindrak
      @sudhindrak 9 років тому +2

      STRATMAN firdaus I agree with you.

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar 9 років тому +23

      It's awesome eh! so much fun making these vids :) I learn loads every time I do MK songs!

    • @mohanjanisthere
      @mohanjanisthere 9 років тому

      ***** sounds like you are getting eargasms just from playing this song.

    • @rogermartin8844
      @rogermartin8844 4 роки тому

      U got that right

  • @javiermoratadominguez3869
    @javiermoratadominguez3869 8 років тому +55

    I'm a new learner of electric guitar in Spain I have got difficult with English language but I want to say that music is an international language and a good way to learn something about beauty
    !Thank you for your videos!

    • @Void-fc6jn
      @Void-fc6jn 3 роки тому +1

      Well said!

    • @E.L.O596
      @E.L.O596 6 місяців тому

      Es verdad

    • @user-xk3eq3ei5w
      @user-xk3eq3ei5w Місяць тому +1

      Same from Germany. It's a great way to improve my English skills, and learn guitar at the same time. Grüße

  • @origemcollectibles
    @origemcollectibles 9 років тому +28

    More Dire Straits as you said! Knopfler is the greatest, most beautiful, most genius guitarist ever. Thank you for exposing some of his brilliance.

  • @NewMetallica
    @NewMetallica 9 років тому +83

    I have been waiting so long for a proper lesson on this song, especially since Mark Knopfler uses so many different licks throughout this song. Best lesson to start this year with! Wishing Justin and everyone a happy new year! Thank you so much for all your free and excellent content!

  • @steffenpfau4303
    @steffenpfau4303 9 років тому +26

    Best lesson ever on the best song ever! I'm for shure not the only one who deems Mark Knopfler for one of the greatest guitarists on earth. And it was one of his concerts, which I was lucky to experience live, that made me to learn guitar and thereby changed and enriched my life. MK is such a fantastic and unique artist. He makes his guitar not only play notes, he makes it talk to you, moan to you, carry you away, reveal the instruments soul to you. Thanks Justin for let us learn his songs and let us participate in MK's work of art. If you think about even more MK songs, what about "So far from the Clyde" and "Sailing to Philadelphia"?

  • @Daren67
    @Daren67 9 років тому +3

    It was hearing Mark Knopfler play this back in '85 that made me rush out & buy my first electric guitar.
    30yrs later it still inspires me..
    Like you said here, it's all about his delicate touch & tone. One of the greats!

  • @mox.kartal
    @mox.kartal 8 років тому +22

    You are great guitar teacher..brilliant lesson..thank you very much :)

  • @skunkfromcamden
    @skunkfromcamden 9 років тому +19

    YOU ARE A LEGEND, SIR! I've been waiting this video for so long. Thank you very much!

  • @SONOFAZOMBIE2025
    @SONOFAZOMBIE2025 9 років тому +38

    OMG!!! I requested it on the Walk of Life video and you did it! wow!
    You did not desert me... my brothers in arrrrrmssss! ☺

  • @David-sx7on
    @David-sx7on 5 років тому +5

    This one of the best tutorials. Love the singing so I can remember where in the song we are.

  • @frankquinn1296
    @frankquinn1296 3 роки тому +1

    Totally flabbergasted at how you catch the feel and touch so well, incredible teaching , even after playing properly for 30 years I still pick things up , the feel in this nothing short of incredible. Loved this

  • @RichyAsecas
    @RichyAsecas 9 років тому +11

    Just go to UA-cam looking for a good tutorial of «Brother in arms»... And I find yours in the first video of my subscriptions! It looks like this is your New Year's gift for me, hahaha.
    Amazing and fun tutorial and perfect sound.

  • @JurcLe
    @JurcLe 9 років тому +1

    Instead of the volume pedal you can simply use (on strat) the volume knob on the pickguard. You can twist it with your pinky (which leaves other fingers for picking) to get a similar effect.

  • @johninnz
    @johninnz 3 роки тому

    If you turn up the volume on the brothers in arms cd you can hear the lic just after your last one here, it just finishes that little bit off superbly. Absolutely has to be in the top 10 greatest songs of all time IMO.

  • @slberk
    @slberk 9 років тому

    Justin tbh i learned playing guitar with Marty schwartz 'cuz you were too difficult for me but now i keep learning with you 'cuz i have reached your level ... Thanks for amazing song. To me this is the best song ever along with Wearing the inside out ..
    Keep Doing it justin you are great !

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar 9 років тому +2

      Cheers! Glad you're enjoying the lessons :)

  • @queenrocksnrolls6998
    @queenrocksnrolls6998 4 роки тому +1

    I don’t think I can stress enough how helpful this video is! It’s really helping me learn this song. Beautiful melody. Amazing teacher. Thank you, good sir!

  • @EvgeniyNeutralMusician
    @EvgeniyNeutralMusician 9 років тому +7

    This is one of the greatest composition ever written, imo. And definately one of my favourites of all time. I was learning this piece by recordings for years, listened to it thousands of times... And I never get tired of it. Endless, eternal composition. Mark Knopfler is Genius. And still I don't like what I hear when I sloppy play it, can't even be near with Mark, ha-ha. However I found this lesson and I like your expression so much. Great, Justin. Thank you for all your videos. I found you recently and you are great, mate. Go on the same spirit!

  • @paulwoods4394
    @paulwoods4394 8 років тому +10

    Justin, Thank you so much for your in depth lesson on this song. Great tune and has these cool almost mysterious sounding lead runs over the chords. I have been playing guitar since I was in 7th grade and now 50 years later I am still uncovering things to learn on guitar. Alway amazing to me a song with the same chords we know in certain combination take on a whole new feel. Although I was never a professional player and work as a commercial artist I take daily breaks from my paint or digital screens to turn the amps on and pick the guitar up.
    You are such a great guy and great guitar player and patiently going through the song. It's funny I've bought the sheet music and its great to see you and hear you explain the song. Some of the sheet music is not accurate although Hal Lenord usually is. You are a pleasure you spend time with in UA-cam. Even though we don't know each other I feel like I get to know you in these lessons. You're calm and cool guy.
    I work with a great guitar player and teacher in the San Francisco Bay area, Jim Gleason. I don't think he minds that I go off on myself and explore other songs outside of my theory or songs I am working on with you. I feel lucky to know and work with Jim but if I didn't have him as my option I would sign up for Skype lessons with you. IF you do that.
    I would guess you have students you work with around the globe with Skype lessons that work pretty well. Cheers!

  • @charlesschwartz307
    @charlesschwartz307 8 років тому

    Justin, I've watched many of your lessons. I must say I'm not all that terrific but you are always encouraging all the way through and that means a lot to keep moving forward. So just wanted to thank you.

  • @spasibo3006
    @spasibo3006 8 років тому +1

    I first heard dire straits only a couple years ago. And this song is one of my favorite. Thank you Justin for a great lesson!!! You are the best teacher on UA-cam!!! Greetings from Russia.

  • @RobGADV
    @RobGADV 8 років тому +4

    This is great, thank you! I'm nowhere near ready to learn that yet, but I'm glad to see it's here when I am ready. I can only imagine the amount of work you put into figuring all this out so you could make this video.

  • @lrblouie
    @lrblouie 9 років тому

    I'm sure you have put many years and countless hours into your playing but God has truly blessed you both with talent and with a great gift for teaching.
    I will be performing BIA as a pre-service opening song at my church in two Sundays (day before Memorial Day - US) - couldn't do it without the help of your video. Thank you!

  • @patrickobrien163
    @patrickobrien163 2 роки тому +1

    I am on the final lead break. And yes, it has taken me quite a while to remember all the breaks. For me it's just repetitions and getting the finger memory. You are a great teacher and very soon now l will be able to play it second nature. 😀 thanks, and lll be back as my only tests now are playing along with the recording until perfect . ✌ 🎶

  • @thomasboss8968
    @thomasboss8968 Рік тому

    Thank you, I’ve always played “ dark hands”(no pick),I tried transposing to A to make it easier, but going back to G#, again thanks.

  • @wolfrace-oe2mg
    @wolfrace-oe2mg 3 роки тому

    Wish i could like everyone's possitive comments, found so many awesome vibes in playing my guitar, 3yr. All thanks to Justin's passion and time for us, big Thankyou dude!!

  • @sohailmirza6351
    @sohailmirza6351 9 років тому +3

    One of my favorite songs of all time, an awesome lesson Sir .

  • @blurpup
    @blurpup 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the great lesson. I was struggling to get the fingering for the main solos - until I watched the original video, and noticed that Mark plays them in a higher position on the lower strings. Transposing the fingering suddenly made so much more sense to me and made it pretty straightforward to play. Perhaps if anyone else is having difficulty with those passages - consider the alternate position.

  • @minder4u1
    @minder4u1 8 років тому +2

    Justin, you are a brilliant teacher, I am making Sultans of swing my winter project, thank you so much for making the time to teach. Just the right amount of instruction and playing, thanks mate

    • @tonyrichards1488
      @tonyrichards1488 8 років тому

      murray L I agree Murray,Justin thanks for posting this classic.

  • @steviejohn9502
    @steviejohn9502 4 роки тому

    the best thing about this song is chords ,riffs,easy singing ,Love it ,its the ONE !

  • @samueljacopastoria
    @samueljacopastoria 2 роки тому +2

    Justin, you are such a genius in music at such a young age and equally an extra ordinary good tuitor for so many learners its amazingly outstanding service. GOD BLESS YOU. Please also go slow step by step like Bretpapa on his Pink Floyd numbers. I am sure you will hit the jackpot. You are a musical boon in disguise in todays world. Honest appreciation.

  • @JetCassidy
    @JetCassidy 3 роки тому +1

    Justin you should do a full cover of this song with you singing and playing guitar that intro was unbelievable

  • @bobymox
    @bobymox 7 місяців тому

    Thanks man that you showed the real chords.Everybody plays with kapodastr and leave the wrong tabs.Eminor,C mayor,Aminor and so on....Your tutorial is the best!!!

  • @sulfatbe
    @sulfatbe 8 років тому +2

    you are a F'''''' good teacher most apreciated not to fast and not to slow thank you

  • @elvinlategan9857
    @elvinlategan9857 8 років тому

    Its a hauntingly beautiful song and You do it justice in the lesson . I just heard him talk about the celtic influence in his compositions and it clearly evident in this one . Beautiful .

  • @davetowers4682
    @davetowers4682 7 років тому

    Yes thank you Justin you do indeed do credit to this incredible tune. I too think this is how music should be played and is why Peter Green of the 60's and early 70's is my favourite guitar player. Mark Knopfler however has a created a true masterpiece here and it was covered by Joan Baez.

  • @shashankrao23
    @shashankrao23 Рік тому

    this song will always hit the spot , ageless and pure

  • @nostaticatall
    @nostaticatall 9 років тому +2

    Thanks for doing this, Justin. It's one of my favorite Mark Knopfler songs.

  • @martinbishop5228
    @martinbishop5228 7 років тому +1

    The album was the first one I bought. love it. l am now playing, if you can call it that, if I am able to play this , before I am one of the men that has to die. I will be a very happy man. Thanks to you

  • @Moodo76
    @Moodo76 9 років тому +2

    Great lesson as always Justin. Could you please do a lesson on "Why worry"? That would be awesome, I'm having some trouble with that one.

  • @richardmcnee1397
    @richardmcnee1397 5 років тому

    Absolutely superb lesson. The patience you show in teaching cannot be faulted. Keep up the fantastic work. It is truly appreciated.

  • @Bushviking
    @Bushviking 9 років тому

    First time I ever watched a guitar lesson with the volume cranked all the way up! Keep on rockin' Justin, thanx a bunch!

  • @gazzab70
    @gazzab70 9 років тому +1

    Great lesson justin, my all time fave tune and the inspiration for me picking up the guitar as a 15 yr old in 1985, thanks as ever!

  • @edeeland9794
    @edeeland9794 9 років тому

    Your the best teacher I've found. Love the Mark K. stuff , Like Sultans of Swing , still working on remembering all the changes. But has taught me so much, just like this lesson, all the double stops and other "tasty" licks , Thanks again.

  • @FlyingsCool
    @FlyingsCool 8 років тому

    Justin, thanks so much. I'm only half way through and it's taken me a couple of hours to begin to digest what you've shown. An amazing piece of work here. Some cash will be coming soon.

  • @upton_ogood
    @upton_ogood 5 місяців тому

    Excellent job. Makes me want to finally go out and find a decent Les Paul.

  • @iestynbevan2850
    @iestynbevan2850 6 років тому

    You can see the emotion in his face.
    A timeless classic.
    keep up the good work.
    👍

  • @dusanrakojevic5782
    @dusanrakojevic5782 6 років тому +1

    This is the best lesson ever for this song!!!! ( and the song is perfect)

  • @chiafulify
    @chiafulify 3 роки тому

    If I’d not seen your video, I would not have learn the chord progression in my lifetime ! Thank you Sifu🙏🙏🤘🤘

  • @boiadedios
    @boiadedios 3 роки тому

    Txs a lot for this tutorial…in my opinion this is the best song of the 90s

  • @MrClose2u
    @MrClose2u 9 років тому +1

    Terrific, a great way to start 2015.
    Thanks Justin.

  • @AaronBlais
    @AaronBlais 3 роки тому

    Justin, I can't imagine the patience it must have taken to break this song down. Great job.

  • @gwiedodecraemer7033
    @gwiedodecraemer7033 9 років тому

    Thx Justin. After stumbling thru all the teachers on you tube... yr the man.

  • @navids6827
    @navids6827 Рік тому

    I'm back in love with my guitar.... -we may get together again. thank you Justin!!

  • @08JuHan
    @08JuHan 9 років тому

    Behold, best lesson of the year is here already.

  • @creativeryan7557
    @creativeryan7557 5 років тому

    Have to say justin this is the best lesson to follow on the net, others over complicate everything! nice to have clear explanation of each phrase :)

  • @imprezabob
    @imprezabob 6 років тому

    With regards to all of the chords Justin shows you how to play in the first part of this fantastic lesson, he is using 3 fingers on all of them on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th strings.. and his thumb on either the 5th or 6th string.
    The first G# minor (in tab) would be
    (1st string) 4
    (2nd string) 4
    (3rd string) 4
    (4th string) 6
    (5th string) 6
    (6th string) 4
    but he only plays 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th string

  • @paultaylor7765
    @paultaylor7765 5 років тому

    This is absolutely astonishing but will probably take me the rest of my life to learn
    Hope I make it
    Brilliant Tuition Justin Well Done

  • @Chadav
    @Chadav 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, Justin. Thank you so much.

  • @anthonybymallia7067
    @anthonybymallia7067 8 років тому

    what do we want more than this hes teaching us step by step cant be better than this very easy to learn

  • @rodneygilbert6061
    @rodneygilbert6061 3 роки тому

    Wow I've never experienced a lesson like this.... this is absolutely incredible.... I love this sooo much 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  3 роки тому

      Thank you! 😃 There's over 600 song lessons here: www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
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  • @contenidoap
    @contenidoap 2 роки тому

    Amazing song, amazing teacher

  • @Cauldhame
    @Cauldhame 6 років тому

    The best ballad I've ever heard!

  • @allkinds1069
    @allkinds1069 8 років тому

    easily the best dire straits song ever, knopfler is a fucking master!

  • @solofoericrakotoarisoa4681
    @solofoericrakotoarisoa4681 5 років тому

    Thank you Justin for this lesson for this great song. I am starting using electric guitar and I found it easy to follow your instruction. It is not too slow or too fast to me. It took me a week to learn it but i am proud to be able to play it in front of my friends. Respect!

  • @claudioaparecidodeoliveira1040
    @claudioaparecidodeoliveira1040 2 роки тому

    You are great guitar teacher. Thank you.
    Obrigado!

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 роки тому

      Glad you think so! Cheers 😊
      | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator [ www.justinguitar.com/ ]

  • @iestynbevan2850
    @iestynbevan2850 6 років тому

    Damn you can see the memo in his face.
    A timeless classic.
    keep up the good work.
    👍

  • @bernadonso1
    @bernadonso1 3 роки тому

    i try to start to learn/play a e- gitare epiphone / gipson and i enjoi your lesson very much in deed thanks a lot

  • @decomputerleraarable
    @decomputerleraarable 3 роки тому

    Seen this 197 times and it is still interesting. After an half year I am half way. Great instructions. ( Build my own guitar and this is my first song !) Rob

  • @anttihelminen4317
    @anttihelminen4317 5 років тому

    Darned... i promised myself i would learn this. You just showed me what a task I gave myself. But highly appreciated. I'll get back in a year or so, if I don't break my guitar in frustration;) Well done.

  • @Stratman389
    @Stratman389 7 років тому +1

    Very helpful thanks .... knopfler is the master

  • @KelsterVonShredster
    @KelsterVonShredster 4 роки тому

    Justin's videos are just superior overall to much of the crap floating out there in the interweb....Keep it comin' Justin, there's a reason why you almost have 1 million subscribers.....cheers from Ottawa Canada

  • @jayagobi
    @jayagobi 3 роки тому

    Justin I was able to catch what you were teaching. Thank you for teaching the song I always wanted to play. Awesome.

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by Jaya and subscribing too. Justin has over 600 song lessons here: www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Have a look. Tell your friends. Spread the joy. :)
      Cheers
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  • @guillermorossi5009
    @guillermorossi5009 9 років тому

    Man!!!! Let me tell you you are an amazing comunicator. Thanks! My skill not yet at the level necessary to play this but even though i enjoyed it so much and definitively it inspires my learning.

  • @the-lonely-ous1767
    @the-lonely-ous1767 6 років тому

    A tutorial on barr brothers- come in water would be so cool. All the best for you and your family Justin. Thx for all the great work

  • @latschic
    @latschic 6 років тому

    You are the number one. Guitar teacher par excellence.
    Brothers in arms is the most emotional Song for guitar ever writen... tears in our eyes.
    Great lesson Justin... - i wish you a happy new year 2018

  • @qjarman7753
    @qjarman7753 Рік тому

    Oh my Justin… don’t usually hear you sing, but very much enjoyed your rendition and will now attempt to give this a go ❤

  • @realJonSpringer
    @realJonSpringer 5 років тому

    Amazing breakdown brother. This is really a difficult song to play (at least to me). Probably my favorite Klopfner song due to my time spent overseas. Thank you for not deserting me...my brother in arms!

  • @BigCarmine
    @BigCarmine 7 місяців тому

    Great lesson! Thank you Justin!!!!

  • @alaab82
    @alaab82 Рік тому

    Old is always gold :) as usual Justin on of the best lessons ! Big ❤ from France

  • @michaelgaurnier3108
    @michaelgaurnier3108 2 роки тому

    You did an absolutely great job teaching all of the details in this! Really even the feel and nuance, the chords, really you did just a really great job teaching this. I don't know how it could be better. Thank you!!!

  • @alf92ru
    @alf92ru 9 років тому

    Wondeful lesson Justin. As always. When I listen to the original, I can hear more 6-8-6 on the D string than 6 on the D string then 3 and 4 on the G string for the 2nd bar (3rd bar actually as 1st bar there is no guitar).

  • @joseph-ow1hf
    @joseph-ow1hf 4 роки тому

    Thank you Justin. This is one of my all time favorite songs.

  • @joshuachatrapathy
    @joshuachatrapathy 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful song and i love it bro

  • @DridgeDEU
    @DridgeDEU 9 років тому +8

    This lesson was insanely good.

  • @richardjukes8704
    @richardjukes8704 3 роки тому

    This was the best way to spend 2 hours today. Another amazing video from Justin! So well taught!

  • @JC-tv5zx
    @JC-tv5zx 7 років тому

    great one Justin...You were my favorite online teacher for mostly 2 years now..u r sympathic, I like Aussislang, and ur way to teach is the best one for me, now I am looking for the soli of all the songs u tought me; why dont u teach soli too? (btw I am male, using the internet from my wife) greetings from Switzerland, ur doing great..

  • @ivormatheson2391
    @ivormatheson2391 5 років тому

    Excellent lesson. I'll need to break it into chunks to master this. Thanks Justin

  • @davedewsnap288
    @davedewsnap288 Рік тому +2

    I know that Mark was influenced by Peter Green, so I’m not surprised by the middle pickup setting on the Les Paul, but I’m wondering if Mark actually DID use an out of phase setup on the original solo?
    Also, can you give an idea of tonal control on the amp please, as well as guitar? Bass? Mid? Treb?

  • @guillermoarce2460
    @guillermoarce2460 7 років тому

    Great Teacher, Best lesson and easy following & explanation. Thanks Justin !!

  • @2009shahidc
    @2009shahidc 3 роки тому

    Forget learning this,I am just enjoying your version man.

  • @gaganminhas
    @gaganminhas 7 років тому

    I love this tutorial by Justin. He has nailed this song and explains it so well. Keep up the good work, Justin!

  • @joevaz1220
    @joevaz1220 4 роки тому

    Hey Justin... how r u doing buddy. The best part is your greeting.."hey how r you doing.. i m justin here" that itself lights up eveything. Thank you for this great lesson the way you teach it. I m a great fan of you n follow your lessons dedicatedly. Cheers👍👍👍

  • @ezhankhan1035
    @ezhankhan1035 9 років тому +3

    Brilliant lesson, like all the others in your channel. Certainly have learnt a lot from this. May I also recommend teaching the "Tunnel Of Love" by Dire Straits. That certainly has some of the best lead guitar in all of MK's career! :)

  • @shreshthparashar4948
    @shreshthparashar4948 Рік тому +1

    This is amazing!❤

  • @mike31216100
    @mike31216100 9 років тому +1

    Thank you so much Justin, what a start for 2015 :D. One of my all time favorites.
    all the best for 2015!
    cheers, Ari ( remembering all great times with the group at Villa Lina & Il Poggiolo :) )

  • @sugardaddyjones371
    @sugardaddyjones371 8 років тому

    wow! amazing perfomance! it sounds just like as if i was listening to dire straits!

  • @mohamedsheik4589
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