I've been playing guitar for 25 years and this is one of the best teaching examples for guitar I've ever seen. He broke it down perfectly in a simple and easy to understand way
THIS IS THE NICEST VIDEO THAT I'VE SEEN IN THE HOLE YEAR. It is so humble to watch superstars teaching their own songs to help everyone make this quarantine easier. Way to go!!!!! (can you do Hold Back the River???)
I absolutely love this song and I've been playing guitar for years, so I wanted to learn how to play it. UA-cam is my goto for learning pretty much anything, so I type James Bay, let it go guitar tutorial, and as if all the stars have aligned, up pops a video of James Bay teaching his own song. What an absolute legend.
had my guitar ready to learn, just put it aside and decided to listen instead... What A Monster of felling and what a composer...Jesus , OMG, I've been a fan for some years now, still get "transported" just like the first day . Thanks for the simplicity , humbleness, and for sharing your talent.
Do you have any idea of how amazing you are? Your music is excellent! Thank you for sharing your talent in this way with your fans all around the world... thank you for being such a humble man. Greetings fro Argentina!
This absolutely blew my mind, I returned to UA-cam to find a tutorial and found the man himself teaching it, this is a top 10 most beautiful song ever written and the way James plays and sings, just goes straight through my heart, tears it's so beautiful expressed the love that made this song, I always play it in my playlist more than once, such a deep and amazing talent he is 💖 I truly can't wait until I can finger pick and sing along .
mate u are probably one of biggest singer songwriters out there atm, and for you to take the time and make the humble gesture of helping us guitarists out and braking down your songs for us is just a really nice thing to do , thank you so much 👍
Georgia" I love your beautiful Voice so much...! I love this song! So beautiful ♥️♥️ We thank you so much for everything you offer us...🙏🎶🎸 We love you, James Bay!🙏♥️☺️
Watching 3 years after the pandemic, at 2am, with the intro riff stuck in my head I wanted to learn how to noodle it on my guitar as the beginner that I am, pleasantly surprised to see a tutorial by the writer himself. What a wonderful thing you did during the worst time in our living history James, I'm sad that I wasn't at this stage in my guitar learning journey three years ago to have picked this video up then. I am grateful for it now, regardless. Thank you for sharing such a candid view of your work and for keeping everyone's spirits up during a low period.
I clicked on this not knowing it was you teaching the lesson! I was like “wait a minute!” I actually start to jump in a circle saying “you have got to be kidding me! I’m gonna learn the ducking song from the actual artist! NO ducking way!” I am so excited that you went put of your way to post this. You must know the struggles of artist trying to Learn a song “the right way” Thank you so much!
DAM JAMES! Thank you! The value you provide to listeners is unmatched. I hope it catches on and more artist follow similar path.- Step 1:Write a beautiful, real, song that connects . 2. Preform that song across the world night after night . 3. Then, magically be able to have the track be so good, you are not sick of playing it and in your limited free time, perform it on social media while breaking it down and teaching the world to play it! Thanks so much for doing these. Getting to hear you play, letting us get to know you as a person and see how you see music is a awesome privilege. Getting a broken down lesson from the original artist of a track is unbeatable . Your good at making music less daunting and more accessible for all! You sure don’t have to do any of this but thank you for the huge value these videos hold.
Mind blown. We are SO LUCKY to being living today. I mean, to get a free lesson from JAMES FRIGGIN’ BAY himself?! Wow. I actually learned to play this song from another channel. We are so spoiled. Thanks James for giving us your time!!!
Really nice peak into the real life of a major artist. A genuinely good songwriter... not many of those left in popular music these days. Please keep writing from your heart and don’t let the industry steer you. Keep it up James!
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I have a guitar I bought a while ago but only started trying to learn recently. I quickly realized knowing how to read music doesn’t help much, and the specifics of strumming, etc. are hard to learn through text. This is the first song I’m learning from
You are very good person... Very talented , and I hope that all You do is fullfiled with love and other strong emotions even if they are hurting You. But it all makes You complete.. Keep up and stay healthy James :* Greetings from Poland :)
Many thanks for taking the time to do this, James. Such a great song. I just discovered your cover of Wonderwall too...that was a beautiful rendition! If you ever need a cute pug for one of your music videos please get in touch.
Please do live sessions of you singing the songs pretty please!! Stay at home concerts would be so amazing. Your voice has honestly helped me through the hardest times. Also you also stay safe. A world with out your voice is a world of emptiness.
Good god damn man what a beautiful thing to do. I’ve loved this song for the longest time and to now be able to play it is easily the best thing that’s happened during my long lockdown. Please know this couldn’t be appreciated more
Muchas gracias. Que un artista así se digne a hacer un vídeo explicando tan detalladamente como tocar una de sus canciones dice mucho de su calidad humana. Bravo James. Te auguro y deseo lo mejor
Greetings from Dominican Republic man. You're the best. I hope the best for you, keep it doing this awesome music you've been doing. A big hug from here!
@Tom Taft stay safe. I've heard US has highest no. Of infection, avoid contact with other people's wash your hands properly and stay clean. Being clean and inside house is the main way you can avoid corona virus.
I type in let it go tutorial for the first time and I get a video uploaded a week ago from the artist himself. This is awesome and this song is incredible. Thank you and stay safe.
you're such a joy 💗 thank you for keeping us accompanied esp these times. sorry for my grammar 😆 bless you James! i hope i can see you perform live when this pandemic ends! much love from 🇵🇭
He seems to lose his place sometimes very briefly but the fact that he can instantly correct himself is incredible especially as he continues to sing. Amazing dude
this guy is so sweet... i don't play any instrument but He makes me focus 😁 so imagine he teaches at my school... i might always get A+ in all subjects 😁
So greatful as a beginner/intermediate player for your tutorials James, so good of you to allow us all a closer look. Please keep the tutorials coming, I wish you many many more years of continued success and hope to see you live soon, absolute Top man!👍👏👏👏👏
Sorry got cut off....no other singer songwriter whose famous like you to do this jam session thanks again for being YOU Here from Colorado. Kuddos to you
Lessons from the artist are the best, thanks for the time and for doing this and all for free. All of it was clear except the little outro riff where giving the frets would be useful, but at the same time it forces a bit more learning by ear, which is the best way. So thanks for pushing me out of the comfort zone.
How sweet you are. Humble and such a genius!! Doubt you know it, to kind thank you my favorite musician and singer for 10 years. Made this week so much better. Stay safe gorgeous 🤗😇😁😘❤👈
James love you man and this song of yours. You just made me love your guitar and you more. ❤🤟 And please do more of these sessions. Even after these tough times. 😇
i'm starting to learn this as i have issues with letting things go that i am seeing a therapist about at the moment untill the end of the year as he is retiring so yeah this song really speaks to me internally and i am getting back into playing guitar so what a song top learn :) love it thank you much buddy you ar eso awesome xx love you xx
I have never picked up a guitar before, but will begin to learn it during this quarantine. I love music and I have always wanted to learn guitar. Thanks for the lesson! Wish me luck!😁💓
On standard tuning you can just put a capo on the first fret. Anyway, what a legend for making this video I just discovered his music (yes i live under a rock) and this vid made me even more of a fan.
Tell me if this isn't the cutest, humblest, most talented man you've ever met 🔥 Love you.
He is. But haven't met him yet. 😭
YOU TOTALLY RIGHT
@@selmanovkinic4950 ME NEITHER
Definitely not most talented
Yes he is
it pisses me off when a search for this song and the first result is that disney song. this is greatness.
💯
I've been playing guitar for 25 years and this is one of the best teaching examples for guitar I've ever seen. He broke it down perfectly in a simple and easy to understand way
THIS IS THE NICEST VIDEO THAT I'VE SEEN IN THE HOLE YEAR. It is so humble to watch superstars teaching their own songs to help everyone make this quarantine easier. Way to go!!!!! (can you do Hold Back the River???)
He already did, you can look for it on his channel
Whole
I absolutely love this song and I've been playing guitar for years, so I wanted to learn how to play it. UA-cam is my goto for learning pretty much anything, so I type James Bay, let it go guitar tutorial, and as if all the stars have aligned, up pops a video of James Bay teaching his own song. What an absolute legend.
I've been learning this recently, and I'm so happy James broke it down how he does it! more artists should do this !!!
had my guitar ready to learn, just put it aside and decided to listen instead... What A Monster of felling and what a composer...Jesus , OMG, I've been a fan for some years now, still get "transported" just like the first day . Thanks for the simplicity , humbleness, and for sharing your talent.
I can’t tell you how many gloomy school mornings singing this song at the top of my longs got me through, thank you so much James Bay😊
Let it go is my favourite, I Listen to it alot when I go walking
How his hair grows really fast 💯
He's been growing it for over a year now
That guitar has a old soul ❤️
The sound of his guitar made my eyes wide open, and my jaws dropped when he started singing 😂
Stay Safe!
The fact that famous musicians are making their music more personal, accessible, and learnable to create community during this time makes me wana cry
I know nothing about guitars but I love watching him play, it makes me eager to learn how to!!
I missed the sound of James’ live voice and then he blessed us with this😭 You made a very bad Tuesday so much better! Thank you🤩
I only now just watched this.
And only yesterday learned of this song and James Bay.
I am so inspired! You are brilliant!! Thank you…
Do you have any idea of how amazing you are?
Your music is excellent! Thank you for sharing your talent in this way with your fans all around the world... thank you for being such a humble man.
Greetings fro Argentina!
What a man! A fantastic way to teach guitar you’re a natural. Thank you so much.
This absolutely blew my mind, I returned to UA-cam to find a tutorial and found the man himself teaching it, this is a top 10 most beautiful song ever written and the way James plays and sings, just goes straight through my heart, tears it's so beautiful expressed the love that made this song, I always play it in my playlist more than once, such a deep and amazing talent he is 💖 I truly can't wait until I can finger pick and sing along .
James, you were my most played artist in Spotify for 2019! Hugs xx
He would be mine, too, if my daughters wouldn’t play Why Don’t We 74 times a day! 🤣
mate u are probably one of biggest singer songwriters out there atm, and for you to take the time and make the humble gesture of helping us guitarists out and braking down your songs for us is just a really nice thing to do , thank you so much 👍
These videos are like a dream.... I get an intimate hangout session with my favourite artist....🥰🥰
The most under rated artist today.
JI WON Gwak totally agree!
I listen to let it go so many times during the day I am big South African fan it helped heal a lot God bless
Quarantined in Martinique. Thank you so much for sharing this moment
Hugs from Brazil! I am your fan and thank you for your music. Everyone stay home!🏘🌻🙏
Georgia" I love your beautiful Voice so much...! I love this song! So beautiful ♥️♥️
We thank you so much for everything you offer us...🙏🎶🎸
We love you, James Bay!🙏♥️☺️
☺️ thank you!👍
🙏⭐😇💗
I will listen to this song forever and it will always give me that special feeling that it does, I absolutely love this song and his voice.
You are sooo awesome ... I cried a tsunami of tears with this wonderfully created song... you are a genius , James
You've been a favorite musician of mine for years. Thanks for the wonderful content during a weird a scary time 🙂
Watching 3 years after the pandemic, at 2am, with the intro riff stuck in my head I wanted to learn how to noodle it on my guitar as the beginner that I am, pleasantly surprised to see a tutorial by the writer himself.
What a wonderful thing you did during the worst time in our living history James, I'm sad that I wasn't at this stage in my guitar learning journey three years ago to have picked this video up then. I am grateful for it now, regardless.
Thank you for sharing such a candid view of your work and for keeping everyone's spirits up during a low period.
The tone of that guitar is so nice
This is a good music to listen to before going to sleep 😊
I clicked on this not knowing it was you teaching the lesson! I was like “wait a minute!” I actually start to jump in a circle saying “you have got to be kidding me! I’m gonna learn the ducking song from the actual artist! NO ducking way!” I am so excited that you went put of your way to post this. You must know the struggles of artist trying to Learn a song “the right way” Thank you so much!
Don’t beat yourself up! Even James admits that he uses the easiest way to play a song he didn’t write! 😊
DAM JAMES! Thank you! The value you provide to listeners is unmatched. I hope it catches on and more artist follow similar path.- Step 1:Write a beautiful, real, song that connects . 2. Preform that song across the world night after night . 3. Then, magically be able to have the track be so good, you are not sick of playing it and in your limited free time, perform it on social media while breaking it down and teaching the world to play it! Thanks so much for doing these. Getting to hear you play, letting us get to know you as a person and see how you see music is a awesome privilege. Getting a broken down lesson from the original artist of a track is unbeatable . Your good at making music less daunting and more accessible for all! You sure don’t have to do any of this but thank you for the huge value these videos hold.
James is like that guitar teacher and best friend I never had..I honestly cried while playing this ❤
Mind blown. We are SO LUCKY to being living today. I mean, to get a free lesson from JAMES FRIGGIN’ BAY himself?! Wow. I actually learned to play this song from another channel. We are so spoiled. Thanks James for giving us your time!!!
Really nice peak into the real life of a major artist. A genuinely good songwriter... not many of those left in popular music these days. Please keep writing from your heart and don’t let the industry steer you. Keep it up James!
I love this man literally so effing much.
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I have a guitar I bought a while ago but only started trying to learn recently. I quickly realized knowing how to read music doesn’t help much, and the specifics of strumming, etc. are hard to learn through text. This is the first song I’m learning from
Ilove j b cause he's real. Real people are hard to find. Lets keep it real.
You are very good person... Very talented , and I hope that all You do is fullfiled with love and other strong emotions even if they are hurting You. But it all makes You complete.. Keep up and stay healthy James :* Greetings from Poland :)
Thank you James for make this crazy time better
You're one of the kindest human beings I know.Thanks for those lessons and your music.....and also thanks for existing 🎶🔥 😂😎
Many thanks for taking the time to do this, James. Such a great song. I just discovered your cover of Wonderwall too...that was a beautiful rendition! If you ever need a cute pug for one of your music videos please get in touch.
Please do live sessions of you singing the songs pretty please!! Stay at home concerts would be so amazing. Your voice has honestly helped me through the hardest times. Also you also stay safe. A world with out your voice is a world of emptiness.
I'm falling in live for you day by day
Good god damn man what a beautiful thing to do. I’ve loved this song for the longest time and to now be able to play it is easily the best thing that’s happened during my long lockdown. Please know this couldn’t be appreciated more
This song is incredible, your album is amazing & ur the just everything we need as an artist ❤ never stop being u... love u & ur musik 🎶
The way i fall in love with your voice every time you sing 🥺❤
This is the best person in this world, I admire him so much
As a guitar player of 11 years I’ll say he’s a super talented player/song writer which takes so much skill and imagination.
Muchas gracias.
Que un artista así se digne a hacer un vídeo explicando tan detalladamente como tocar una de sus canciones dice mucho de su calidad humana.
Bravo James. Te auguro y deseo lo mejor
Yes I can't believe you did this for us. Others should do this as well. Your a great good dapper dude. Love you my friend
Thanks for the tutorial man, really cool to have an artist break down their own songs.
Greetings from Dominican Republic man. You're the best. I hope the best for you, keep it doing this awesome music you've been doing. A big hug from here!
Thank you so much. I love this song, now I can play it to my lovely wife. You are ama,amazing, and a great guy. Keep making beautiful music.
CONGRATULATIONS JAMES!!! 6X Platinum in the US!!! 💥🕺🎶🎈🍸🍾🎉💖🙏🍻😍💪🥰
When this video finished, I felt very lonely. Great lesson, didn’t want it to end!
The shadow and lighting behind his head looks like his old look with hat!
I'm a complete beginner. But can't wait to try these! Thanks for doing them!
I've been waiting for this for so long! Thanks James Bay for making one of my dreams come true! We love you! And stay safe!
I havent touched my guitar in over a year and this has me wanting to get back into playing once again. Thank you.
I wish all musicians were this humble and nice. Lovely video.
Man, I feel like we are in the same room, this is awesome!
Everyone reading my comment ...Stay safe....stay healthy... :)
Thanksssss you too!
@Tom Taft stay safe. I've heard US has highest no. Of infection, avoid contact with other people's wash your hands properly and stay clean. Being clean and inside house is the main way you can avoid corona virus.
You too!
I type in let it go tutorial for the first time and I get a video uploaded a week ago from the artist himself. This is awesome and this song is incredible. Thank you and stay safe.
One of the most amazing voices. You’re so talented!😊💜
He is such a great artist and human being. What a sound and energy. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world! Much love!
You don't need a script dude, you're a natural.
I already know how to play this, but it's still so satisfying and calming to watch!
you're such a joy 💗 thank you for keeping us accompanied esp these times. sorry for my grammar 😆 bless you James! i hope i can see you perform live when this pandemic ends! much love from 🇵🇭
This is the best part about quarantine so far... :) :)
I wanna hold hands with this man
Not right now. No.
Vishnu Nair I shall wait then
Vishnu Nair 😂😂 I’ll wait with her
He seems to lose his place sometimes very briefly but the fact that he can instantly correct himself is incredible especially as he continues to sing. Amazing dude
this guy is so sweet... i don't play any instrument but He makes me focus 😁 so imagine he teaches at my school... i might always get A+ in all subjects 😁
Beautifull:"3. I'm still obsessed with this, like the first time. ♡♡♡♡
Man what a one on lesson you rock my friend thank you so much for your time your so so sweet. Love love love this chat and jammin
Not just an amazing artist but also he really seems to be an amazing human being.
So greatful as a beginner/intermediate player for your tutorials James, so good of you to allow us all a closer look.
Please keep the tutorials coming, I wish you many many more years of continued success and hope to see you live soon, absolute Top man!👍👏👏👏👏
Sorry got cut off....no other singer songwriter whose famous like you to do this jam session thanks again for being YOU
Here from Colorado. Kuddos to you
Thank you for sharing your gift! I hope you continue to be blessings to others! I admire your humility...God bless!
I’m in love with your songs, voice and personality ❤️
Well, I missed your voice.. So thank you for this one💕
this was so amazing to learn from the man himself, was not expecting this video, pls more
Lessons from the artist are the best, thanks for the time and for doing this and all for free. All of it was clear except the little outro riff where giving the frets would be useful, but at the same time it forces a bit more learning by ear, which is the best way. So thanks for pushing me out of the comfort zone.
Let it go was the first song I learned on the guitar. You made me want to learn.
How sweet you are. Humble and such a genius!! Doubt you know it, to kind thank you my favorite musician and singer for 10 years. Made this week so much better. Stay safe gorgeous 🤗😇😁😘❤👈
Honest. Sincere. Melodic. Thanks man!!!
Omg.. thanks a millions.. you r awesome.. and I love u for sharing this !!!! Mwah mwah mwah
This is my new favorite song to play on guitar. Thank you so much!!!
James love you man and this song of yours. You just made me love your guitar and you more. ❤🤟
And please do more of these sessions. Even after these tough times. 😇
This song is criminally underrated still
i'm starting to learn this as i have issues with letting things go that i am seeing a therapist about at the moment untill the end of the year as he is retiring so yeah this song really speaks to me internally and i am getting back into playing guitar so what a song top learn :) love it thank you much buddy you ar eso awesome xx love you xx
I have never picked up a guitar before, but will begin to learn it during this quarantine. I love music and I have always wanted to learn guitar. Thanks for the lesson! Wish me luck!😁💓
How are you doing on your learning 7 months late, Emma Jane?
Do more, it's awesome to see how you play them.
I wish more artists were doing these kinda videos
decided to just watch for 5minutes, but end up watched the entire video😂 good explanation james.😊
Very good.a very nice way of showing your song.a great song too.
The guitar leads just gives goosebumps nd his voice fits each note. 💕💕💕
On standard tuning you can just put a capo on the first fret. Anyway, what a legend for making this video I just discovered his music (yes i live under a rock) and this vid made me even more of a fan.
ooooo man! i just played this song on guitar too, 3 hours ago . and now at 12:12 AM , i find this ^_^ i can't sleep because tomorrow is monday!