Dude, this is killer. Sounds just like it. I know how to read tab and play by ear but nothing beats visual one on one like this, and not just time-saving. You’re a legend for this.
This is great stuff. Steely Dan is, in my opinion, the best band just after the Beatles. So it's cool you took the time to teach us - mere amators- some of their never dated songs. Thank you !
Keith very impressive my good friend! You really explain, and play wonderfully well.. Kudos x Ten looking FOWARD to more of you on the web,and on the records thanks for your input!
Only one more thing is the 9th chords in the intro-personally-I think those chords are easier to grip when you barre the the G, B, and E strings with your ring finger, index on 11th fret/D string, and middle finger on the 12th/A string (same with the G 9th at the 10th fret). I actually thought wow! He's pretty good at biding able go cram his fingers all in the 12th fret, with it being a smaller fret space! Great job and thanks for helping me learn this one!
Thanks so much for uploading this lesson - gives me plenty to work at that I wouldn't have been able to work out by myself! Looking forward to more lessons from ya!
Thanks Keith for this lesson, for me, at my level this is a great way to be able to play along with the great Steely Dan. as usual I'm way late to this videos but glad the algorithm suggested to me.
Steely Dan's chords and progressions were very much influenced by the Bronx prodigy, singer/songwriter Laura Nyro. Her songs are dominated by jazz chords. When Dylan met her, the first thing he said to her was "I love what you do, I love your chords". Nyro's strange track 'December's Boudoir' will give you some idea. She was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2012 by Bette Midler. She is considered an artists artist: a huge favourite in the music industry and vastly influential.
I’ve heard of Steely Dan. I’ve never heard of Laura Nyro. But I’m glad you found a way to make two superstars work all about some unknown chick from the Bronx.
I loved this! I have been meaning to learn this song, and you're the only one who had a good video to learn it! Thanks! One thing with that chord at the end of the bridge: I see you addressed the Asus2 thing that I was going to mention in the description above, but to me the chord you're playing would still be a "regular" Gmaj7. To me the chord sounds like a Gmaj7 with an A bass, so it could be the Gmaj7 as you played it with the A string as the bass note (Gmaj7/A?) I don't know! haha..Anyway...great work, I loved it and learned a lot from it!!
They are a great band. i'm not that good at working out chords by ear ,i'm self taught and have picked up too many bad habits . if you do requests i'd love to get the chords for "Third world man" Regards Stephen
Hi there, Keith: I know this is a three-year-old video, but I just wanted to say a belated thanks for posting it. I also wanted to mention that I think there is an error at the 10:55 mark. You basically said that after the D -> G -> A when they sing "Make Tonight A wonderful thing" you should go directly into the chorus. But I think you left out another c#m7 -> d#m7 -> GM7 -> C#7 sharp 9 Anyway, thanks again for all the work you put into this.
Good stuff Keith ... your playing is good & I like the way you explain .. u sound like a real person who talks English, not some sooper-dooper Wizz bang tech talk!
Thanks for the good help on that great song. But after listening to the recording a few times, I think I'm hearing something like a Bbmaj7 where you're playing the F.
Intro F#m7 E D C#m7 Twice F#m7 A9 Dmaj7 G9 Am7 D Verse (Use the seventh here) D7 G7 A7 F/G G/A Bm7 C#m7 Gmaj7 C#7+9 Repeat Intro Verse Bridge Em Cm7 Gmaj7 (this is not Fsus2) D G A D G A D F#m7 G7 A7 D Repeat Intro Thanks for posting this. I wish I had you as a student. I am working on preparing this song for a performance we're doing. Great job!
Just wanted to add another kudos to your dexterity in mastering a track from the masters of augmented and complex guitar chords, the Dan. One question, did you figure out the chord shapes by ear or did you have any tabs or chord signatures from an on-line or published source? Very impressive work. Keep it up.
Thanks a bunch. I really appreciate the comment. I know a few basic "jazz" chords, so I basically find a root that I can hear and sing over and start with a 9 shape since it had a dom7 within it. I then just move things around until I have it. I can read a little bit, but both my parents have incredible music ears and I got a combined version of them haha. Hearing the chords is much easier for me, but I've been playing so long that I know a few names of things. Any I don't I plug into a chord app so I can have the name. There are a few songs by SD that still elude me. I can't figure out the first few chords in the solo in Kid Charlemagne for instance.
+Keith Witty Never the less, incredibly polished performance; you get the true tone and feel out of the chords that match the recording. It isn't easy to replicate in music, not that having your own take or version is bad, but I just don't buy into the canard that some players throw out that the artist never plays it the same way twice. That is unadulterated garbage; most music fans are looking to hear what their ears heard decades ago. Replication is impressive, ad-lib or improv not so much.
It's really just time and life. I play mandolin more than guitar now, but I'm trying to find time to create more videos. I'm working in music again, so they are definitely coming.
Dude, this is killer. Sounds just like it. I know how to read tab and play by ear but nothing beats visual one on one like this, and not just time-saving.
You’re a legend for this.
great lesson, thanks!!!
This is great stuff. Steely Dan is, in my opinion, the best band just after the Beatles. So it's cool you took the time to teach us - mere amators- some of their never dated songs. Thank you !
I've been saying this for so long! There's NOTHING like Steely Dan in this world!
I like the songs this guy loves practising. Steely Dan’s songs and chords are extraordinarily unique i.Great lesson bro. Thanks a lot.
Wow. Thanks, you saved me hours of trying to transcribe this by ear.
Very helpful. Nice to have you around on this one.
Thanks so much for the work you put into this and sharing it, man... you've brought a lot of happiness to this recreational guitarist.
Hey Kieth, I know this is old but this is one of the best videos for this song on UA-cam. Be proud my man, you did great here!
Great lesson. You captured the DNA of this song.
Wow! Love this! Thank you so much for taking the time to making this tutorial.
Hey man...really dig ur teaching and simplifying of this cool song! Cheers dude!! From New Zealand!
Keith very impressive my good friend! You really explain, and play wonderfully well.. Kudos x Ten looking FOWARD to more of you on the web,and on the records thanks for your input!
Fantastic Keith! I have always wanted to play this song and you do it beautifully and so 'Simplistic'!
Great job on a REALLY great song! You clarified some things for me with this. Keep it up. You make it look so easy the way you grab these chords.
Glad to help out!
Thanks! Your work actually helped me out with some questions I had on the bass line. Much obliged.
Not gonna lie, judging by the thumb. All of the video I did not expect this great of a video. You are great, subscribed
Man your so good and to be so young....never stop doin what your doin!
Only one more thing is the 9th chords in the intro-personally-I think those chords are easier to grip when you barre the the G, B, and E strings with your ring finger, index on 11th fret/D string, and middle finger on the 12th/A string (same with the G 9th at the 10th fret). I actually thought wow! He's pretty good at biding able go cram his fingers all in the 12th fret, with it being a smaller fret space! Great job and thanks for helping me learn this one!
Thanks for the lesson. Great job, great tune. Thanks again !!!
My bad, I commented before finishing the video...you corrected yourself. Once again, thanks for great lesson. You're a nice player.
Good lesson! Thank you Sir!
Glad I could help!
this kid is a great teacher !thank you for posting this intricate song ,great guitar player !!
Cool Keith! I play Pretzel Logic, Peg, Josie, and Deacon Blues. Now I'm excited to start Hey Nineteen from your great lesson
Nice, great sound on that Tele for Steely Dan!
Excellent work Keith, and nice guitar :)
Thanks!
I can't beleive I am playing these chords . Thanks a million
Thanks so much for uploading this lesson - gives me plenty to work at that I wouldn't have been able to work out by myself! Looking forward to more lessons from ya!
Keith,
Another great Steely Dan lesson -- thanks! Any chance you could do a lesson on Babylon Sisters?...
Awesome instruction B, respect, ... Salute...succinct
You have a great teaching method . Thank you.
Keith I really like what do here I love steely dan and think you do a great job, thanks!
Nice work - Keep the Steely Dan vids coming.
Thanks Keith for this lesson, for me, at my level this is a great way to be able to play along with the great Steely Dan. as usual I'm way late to this videos but glad the algorithm suggested to me.
Dig musicians diggin musicians of 40 years ago when I was in awe of Steely Dan and the Allman Brothers
Steely Dan's chords and progressions were very much influenced by the Bronx prodigy, singer/songwriter Laura Nyro. Her songs are dominated by jazz chords. When Dylan met her, the first thing he said to her was "I love what you do, I love your chords". Nyro's strange track 'December's Boudoir' will give you some idea. She was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2012 by Bette Midler. She is considered an artists artist: a huge favourite in the music industry and vastly influential.
I’ve heard of Steely Dan. I’ve never heard of Laura Nyro. But I’m glad you found a way to make two superstars work all about some unknown chick from the Bronx.
Cool lesson, spot on. Thanks
thanks keith! that lead in to the chorus is so nice!
Great tutorial Ken!! 👏 👏 👏 👏
Very good lesson , thank you very much .i really like this song !
No problem, very glad to have helped.
Thanks !! Im with you and playing , thanks for making it so friendly.
thank you sir. you taught me one of my favorite songs .
Thank you Keith!! Good stuff!! I love Steely Dan songs!
thank you Keith you give me a good insight to the song .
You are great. Yes its always a muddle trying to name your fingers on the strings while playing. Excellent playing,
I loved this! I have been meaning to learn this song, and you're the only one who had a good video to learn it! Thanks! One thing with that chord at the end of the bridge: I see you addressed the Asus2 thing that I was going to mention in the description above, but to me the chord you're playing would still be a "regular" Gmaj7. To me the chord sounds like a Gmaj7 with an A bass, so it could be the Gmaj7 as you played it with the A string as the bass note (Gmaj7/A?) I don't know! haha..Anyway...great work, I loved it and learned a lot from it!!
Excellent work!
Great job Buddy. You rock 👏🥌
Great Lesson... Thank You 4 Sharing.
Thanks. I was wanting to try working this out. Very helpful.
His set at the Holiday Inn on Thursday's during happy hour is good if you take advantage of the half price shots...
Thanks Keith, I've been looking for the chords for ages
No problem! I'm really glad to have helped. Their songs are quite difficult to figure out!
They are a great band. i'm not that good at working out chords by ear ,i'm self taught and have picked up too many bad habits . if you do requests i'd love to get the chords for "Third world man" Regards Stephen
Hi there, Keith: I know this is a three-year-old video, but I just wanted to say a belated thanks for posting it. I also wanted to mention that I think there is an error at the 10:55 mark. You basically said that after the D -> G -> A when they sing "Make Tonight A wonderful thing" you should go directly into the chorus. But I think you left out another c#m7 -> d#m7 -> GM7 -> C#7 sharp 9 Anyway, thanks again for all the work you put into this.
Good stuff Keith ... your playing is good & I like the way you explain .. u sound like a real person who talks English, not some sooper-dooper Wizz bang tech talk!
Thanks? haha
Great job man. Very clear.
Excellent explanation of the song Hey nineteen Do you have the chords of Glamor Profession?
Great job, love the paisley Tele .
Perfect lesson for me, thank you.
Cool guitar.
Very helpful! Thanks!
sweet sweet noise...
good work!
Nice job, great song
Thanks for making it simple !
Thanks for the good help on that great song. But after listening to the recording a few times, I think I'm hearing something like a Bbmaj7 where you're playing the F.
Alright Keith.....when are we going to jam some Dan together...Great vids bro!
thats a real nice guitar, and I've never really been too fond of red
great tune thnx for posting KEEPON STRUMMIN.........
Intro F#m7 E D C#m7 Twice F#m7 A9 Dmaj7 G9 Am7 D
Verse (Use the seventh here) D7 G7 A7 F/G G/A
Bm7 C#m7 Gmaj7 C#7+9 Repeat Intro
Verse
Bridge Em Cm7 Gmaj7 (this is not Fsus2) D G A D G A D F#m7 G7 A7 D
Repeat Intro
Thanks for posting this. I wish I had you as a student. I am working on preparing this song for a performance we're doing. Great job!
Good stuff, great job!
great work, thank you
Well done, thanks!
Great job
Good man That’s a Bingo 🎉 11:24
Just adding my thanks, great job!
Thank you very much! Very helpful video :)
Thank you sir! Love it!
Very helpful
excellent! Thanks-
Is that your guitar jail cell you killing it , ecellent
Thank you Keith....you made it EZ!!
nice work bud!
Just wanted to add another kudos to your dexterity in mastering a track from the masters of augmented and complex guitar chords, the Dan. One question, did you figure out the chord shapes by ear or did you have any tabs or chord signatures from an on-line or published source? Very impressive work. Keep it up.
Thanks a bunch. I really appreciate the comment.
I know a few basic "jazz" chords, so I basically find a root that I can hear and sing over and start with a 9 shape since it had a dom7 within it. I then just move things around until I have it. I can read a little bit, but both my parents have incredible music ears and I got a combined version of them haha. Hearing the chords is much easier for me, but I've been playing so long that I know a few names of things. Any I don't I plug into a chord app so I can have the name.
There are a few songs by SD that still elude me. I can't figure out the first few chords in the solo in Kid Charlemagne for instance.
+Keith Witty Never the less, incredibly polished performance; you get the true tone and feel out of the chords that match the recording. It isn't easy to replicate in music, not that having your own take or version is bad, but I just don't buy into the canard that some players throw out that the artist never plays it the same way twice. That is unadulterated garbage; most music fans are looking to hear what their ears heard decades ago. Replication is impressive, ad-lib or improv not so much.
RIP Walter Becker his guitar parts are great
Pretty cool
Explaining a verse from Steely Dan is ridiculous. great job.
Keith, I like and appreciate your videos, especially the Steely Dan songs, but you don't seem to have done many recently. Any reason why?
It's really just time and life. I play mandolin more than guitar now, but I'm trying to find time to create more videos. I'm working in music again, so they are definitely coming.
great work Keith your ear is good but you left a complete section 🎸😎🌈👍
So do I take off my pants to put my finger on my G string? And how can I hold the guitar and play it with one hand while holding my G string? 🤔
Thank You for this. Maybe on the solo section where it goes to Emi and then Cmi7, the next chord is Bbmaj7 and not F. It just sounds right to my hear.
cool,think the chord is G/A, incidently the one just prior is F/Bb alternating to Eb/Bb 6th position
Late comment but you certainly have hit the right chords.
Sweet az.
Nice!
nice tele paisley!!!!
Thanks! I built it myself from parts about a year and a half ago.
Great Stuff Keith, were you ever born when the album came out?
Highly doubtful as I reject cogito ergo sum, thus I cannot be sure I ever existed.
Also, I am only twenty-five.
Great video mate
SOUNds great man! I think the “Gmaj7” chords may actually be Dmaj7
ThePocketHorrorShow what do you mean? Actually he does really play a Gmaj7, but the bass note is on de D string
@@cricri8022 I gotta agree with the Dmaj7. The notes from low to high are D, A, C#, #F#.
Gmaj7 actually.
Fixed, thanks.
Nice work dude! I like the paisley Telecaster. Wanna trade?
Awesome, Keith! One thing: I believe the third chord in the bridge should be a Bbmaj7 not an F. Thanks for every other chord, though!
grandissimo! Thanks !
9:42 Gmaj7