Learn to play 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie

Angela Petrilli breaks down the David Bowie song "Space Oddity" 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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[AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Thanks for tuning in to my lesson of "Space Oddity" by David Bowie! Be sure to subscribe to my channel to keep up to date on new episodes of the Riff Rundown! As always, I wish you much success in your guitar playing journey!

[satyarisingsanctuary]

Tucson Arizona playing my Taylor. My favorite Bowie tune I’ve been wanting to learn… PERFECT!

[Forgiven]

Wow these songs are great for learning on acoustic. I was always into metal with power chords and scales for soloing and neglected get full chords and nice strumming techniques. You’re lessons are great for this, thanks

[julesdegiulio]

Angela. I missed your live session by several months, but wouldn't have been able to follow you through this song before today anyway. Incredible breakdown of a truly genius Bowie classic, one I've been singing in my head since 1969. That said, there is one aspect of this that I think would improve your video. That is, chord placement in line with the lyrics. Some teachers accomplish this by singing the song, others by scrolling the chords and lyrics. Even without this, a wonderful presentation. Thank You!

[mws]

I can’t believe I missed this one, I have been fighting with this for about a year and your first 12 minutes changed everything, Thank you your awesome 😎

[tomtheyank]

Hi Angela, I couldn't play this version 2 years ago but going back to it now it's much easier as with anything else practice, practice , practice ! The little pinkie invited to this partie !!! Tom in Ireland 🇮🇪.. thanks...

[rjlavergne]

Angela, I love your enthusiasm, your energy level & your excitement for music & teaching!! I thoroughly enjoy your lessons... Thank you for all of it.!!

[Mpactpics]

David Bowie with Angela Petrilli! The one day I miss you 'live' and you teach one of my favorite songs. I just love watching your joy and enthusiasm while you are laying down the play through for the lesson. Wish you didn't have to worry about YouTube police and could sing along. I enjoy being with you live, but am so grateful for the recording so I can go back and forth in my own time.

Happy March! April showers are right around the corner. Oh, I forgot, it never rains in Southern California. 😇🙏❤🤘🍾🥂

[jimjiles]

Hi, Cedar Park here, I started acoustic guitar lessons in December at Austin Music with David there and I have a Fender DG-8S. I'm having a blast learning new things like this! :-)

[johngraydon]

Your smile is so good its difficult to concentrate. But very cheery in this worlds dark times, good job on the teaching, make it fun for us older but keen types .

[MrJaimecoady]

Thank you! I was working on this song on my 1958 TG150 Gibson Tenor, my my new favorite old guitar.

[MrWiredawg]

That E7 chord form has a nice vibe! Thanks for showing that. You taught an old dog a new trick!

[jamiecouanis]

I loved Learning from you, David did it like nothing because he's so talented. But for me its an effort. Like you say it's worth it. ❤❤ 29:16

[KGale]

Hey Angela - I love your passion and teaching. I look forward to each session. I have a Taylor 224ce-K DLX that I bought mainly for looks. I’ve since pimped it up by buying a Thalia capo that matches the guitar, Thalia expressions rings, and brass bridge pins.

[malachycarson]

this is the first thing i learned because it was in C and I still havent mastered it 40 yrs on. bowie was an underated
guitarist.

[IDGAF_PLUS]

I'm not much of a Bowie fan really. I do like him, but I've never followed him. I have this album because a fellow music lover gave it to me as a favorite that she wanted to share. No denying it is quality music, just not my normal fare. But man does this sound great coming from a guitar in my hands, even if I suck. Great lesson!

[royclarke]

Just always, your enthusiasm and the way you teach, fantastic Thank you.

[fourieferreira]

Hi Angela! My name is Fourie Ferreira from South Africa. My favorite guitar would be a Martin (best sounding acoustic - my opinion), second, a Tailor. I can't afford either of the two though. I have learnt a couple of lessons from you. Thank you for your brilliant personality.

[randycousineau]

One of my favourite tunes by one of my favourite teachers 🌺❤️

[kenmcf]

Tuning in from eaglerock ca...my favorite guitar is a Gibson 60's J-45 I recently got...and decided to learn this song..its sound is perfect for it.