Learn To Play 'Wish You Were Here' by Pink Floyd

Angela Petrilli breaks down the Pink Floyd song "Wish You Were Here" for players of all levels!

You may have seen Angela as part of Jennifer Batten's Guitar Symposiums or caught one of her videos at Norman's Rare Guitars. On this takeover, she'll run through some of her favorite riffs!

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[tracylang]

Angela, you are a wonderful teacher. I’m 66 and haven’t played since I was 19. I bought this guitar so I can learn two songs Snowblind friend and wish you were here. Thanks to you. I have all the parts down to wish you were here and I just need to work on my timing. This video allowed me to learn this quickly, within three weeks. And now I get to soak my fingers in a warm salt water almost every night. Please don’t stop teaching.

[nledelnr]

The perfect guitar teacher for middle aged men trying to survive the doldrums of life and get over their lack of progress on guitar... or maybe thats just me. Thank Angela (and Fishman). You're the best.

[danhooper]

People are so lucky to have people like Angela on YouTube to teach them how to plays major tunes like Wish you were here, I started playing in 1976, I played by ear and like most other tunes I wanted to learn I would play albums/vinyl records over and over infinity, lift the needle bring it back until I had it down....had we had YouTube I do not know how that would have impacted me, the one thing it helped was that I was very good with timing....I played until my fingers blead. Now I only play for self enjoyment, most of my friends are gone. Thank God for guitars!

[tripolitan]

Angela, First of all, you are absolutely adorable. What do I mean by that? Kindness, patience, and love pour right out of you at every turn. Secondly, I have been playing for a long time but the daunting task of learning all the songs that I love is an endless process. Most people on Youtube who teach are generally decent but other than you, Marty Schwartz does a great job. However, the amount of time that you devote to this song is unheard of. Most of us do not have over an hour to study most songs in depth but, you taking the time to do so, is very much appreciated. Thank you😊

[donakahorse]

I've been playing a long time, but your passion for playing inspires me. Thank you

[OlderGuyLearningGuitar]

Angela, I have really enjoyed this lesson. I'm now nine months into learning guitar and was able to follow your instruction, as you are both clear and patient. Definitely one of the best teachers on YT. Thank you loads. D

[torgilekman]

So thankful Angela, learned my first song I really like. Haven´t played in 20 years and my fingers really hurt in the beginning. Your a great teacher, Thanks!!

[johnlukasik]

I've been playing acoustic for 40 years and I never reached your level of playing ! This is my ultimate favorite song, and I've always had trouble playing the solo part ! You have shed some in-depth light on the most inner thoughts of what goes on inside the mind ! I THINK YOU ARE INCREDIBLE for how you explain things !!! However, while I am holding my fingers on the frets waiting for the next move, my fingers start to hurt ! L O L I am in Northern Illinois, and it is 4:00 am here, a little buzzed, and need to call it a night ! I THINK YOU ARE AN AWESOME TEACHER, AND A VERY ACCOMPLISHED GUITARIST !!! Thank You for making all your video's !!! You help more people than you know ! Good Night Angela ! I want to learn more from you !!!

[mltndeal]

I learned the intro to "when the children cry" by white lion in college, I Loved it. I am self taught... My roomate was a musician. He showed me how to kinda read the guitar tabulatures. But fast forward from 1990s to 2023 nowadays we can learn for free on YouTube it's awesome 🤘🏼. I play drums in my church....it happened by accident, two of our drummers died from COVID 19 they needed a drummer so I'm learning at age 54. It's never too late to learn to play guitar or drums folks. 👍 But the younger generation have ability to learn so quickly. My son learning lots of guitar intros from YouTube, when he was only 2 yrs old I let him fiddle w my acoustic guitar now he's very good at guitar. You got to practice to learn folks. Playing it over and over somehow our brains just learns and your muscle memory kicks in 😂

[aliaxim]

greetings from the Maldives, thank you so much for being here with my favorite song!

[ronfairweather]

Just taking this in for the first time. Thank you Angela! Absolutely love your enthusiastic, unrushed, slow and repetitive instructional techniques. Your fun personality and vitality is a great confidence builder for all of us (including 60+ year old newer to guitar students like me!). Cheers to you from Surrey, British Columbia

[codyandnicolegamble]

Angela Petrilli! Incredibly methodical teaching style of an iconic song. You have a gift!

[Deribinkle]

I happened upon your lessons today and I'm so happy I did! I've never found anyone on YouTube that does such a thorough job of teaching songs. Thank you! I'm listening from Western New York south of Rochester

[chazlevine]

Revisiting this amazing classic… Angela, you break this song down to its core anatomy of structure. You teach with such grit, personality, patience and intent. I hope more students find your content! Best guitar teacher EVER!

[FrequencyAlchemy]

Hey Angela! Gretchen Menn turned me on to you a couple years ago, and I became an instant fan. I want to thank you for these lessons. Your ability to pull the viewer into each lesson via patience, vocabulary, and analogies is a perfect blend. Keep up the awesomeness that is you! 🎸🤟🏼

[SusanBloodgood-os]

Thank you so much for these lessons, I’ve tried guitar since the Beatles first came to America, several times and it never clicked, would give up, pick it up again and again, now with these lessons, it’s finally sticking 😄🎼

[gypsydal]

Just discovered your channel and already I’m hooked. I used to play guitar all day everyday in my late teens/ early 20, s…..Then life got in the way and I stopped and sold all my guitars!😱😱
So, I’m now 50 and have enough free time again to rekindle my love for guitar. I was a bit horrified at how much I’d forgotten, so i’mchecking out channels like yours to inspire and motivate and re-teach me the fundamentals - and play some beautiful songs 😀
You teach everything I need, in the way I need things explained. Thank you thank you 🙏
P.s I’m in Wales, and my favourite guitar solo of all time is Comfortably Numb 🥰🥰

[superkrajan]

Angela, i picked up guitar last year and after months of noodling around feel for the first time a sense of achievement. Wow. You are incredible. Tuning in from india its not always possible to attend the live show but i am gonna try learning everything putout there!

[johncountryman]

Angela, I’m a seasoned player, and I rarely meet effective teachers like you…especially as young as you are, teaching cool stuff from my generation. (I’m 65). Keep up the great work.

[lucindacindymartin]

Thank you! I had neck shoulder issues with my Martin's size but didn't want to compomise sound, I special ordered a small "parlor size?" Taylor in 1990 and love it, too. WONDERFUL to find a female instructor - only because so many of my mentors are amazing men, and I have five sons... just love the energy you put out there - great role model -) xoxox