How to Play 'Wish You Were Here' (solo) - Pink Floyd

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[carloum]

I lost my son in 2017 at the age of 15, he was a musical genius, at 15 he was on stage playing jams from Led Zepellin, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Hendrix, and so many others and was making his own music in his room, I was amazed at his talent. Today 12/28/2020 I picked up one of his old traveler acoustic Yamaha Jrs for the first time and got on YOUTUBE and found you! I love this song it hits home. I never thought I could learn how to play it. I'm currently learning how to play it thanks to you, and for that I'm so grateful. This is how I will keep my son's memory alive and will always maintain that connection with my boy. I wish you were here son!

[markusk.]

Can we all appreciate the fact that marty still likes comments from a video he made about three years ago? Fucking Legend!

[doesntmatter]

Never in a million years would I have thought me capable of playing this song. Thank You Marty!!!

[colinw]

I was an old, disabled man, with a 50 year old EROS acoustic with nothing of meaning to look forward to. I am now an old, disabled man playing "Wish You Were Here" in my kitchen each day. Thank you Marty for giving me hope. Don`t really know what a like is, but I have been told it`s good. Can you give me one please xxx

[yazeedahed]

He'll tell you things like "its not too difficult" "we'll have fun doing this", but if you go to other teachers on youtube you'll find'em telling you how technical and tricky the same exact song is.
Motivation is what makes marty unique, He'll push you to believe in yourself, thats what makes him one of the most successful teachers.
I owe this to him. He taught me alot. Still.

[joeblowjohndoe]

This was my dad’s favorite song. He’s been gone 4 years. He would be so proud to hear me play it. Thanks for the lesson.

[Em-jyrq]

This is the first song you ever taught me Marty. Thank you.
When life beats me like Joe Pesci with an aluminium bat, I wrap my arms around my guitar and play till things don't hurt so much. I can't afford therapy but, as long as I have my guitar, I'll have a place to heal.

[AsRolfes]

Dude you are seriously the BEST teacher on the net! Super grateful for all you do!

[billytsik]

Seriously beginner (one month), practicing on an electric, first part, ok, tricky but doable.
Second part, after 5 mins, PAIN !!!, I'll just put my fingers in ice for the rest of the evening.
All jokes aside, Thank you for your work, really appreciate it.

[anthonylakatos]

I'm a 58 year old man who just started playing guitar. You made learning this song so easy. I can't thank you enough you are the man 👍

[skyguy]

Gotta say it...at 57 I am an intermediate (at best) guitar noodler like many out there. I'm not looking to exactly replicate what these axe-masters perform, I just want to be able to play the songs around the proverbial campfire and sound decent. I have dabbled into many tutorial pages on YouTube and you, sir, are by far the most understandable and easiest to follow. You teach a perfect medium between being too simplified and overly intricate. Kudos, and thank you a million times over!

[opalivy]

Marty Schwartz, you are absolutely the very best guitar guru instructor on the Internet. You simplify and break down. the most complex and difficult guitar arrangements. Into a "can do" practical format. I am playing unbelievable guitar because of you. You are helping so many people. By helping us to fulfill our passion in playing guitar. Thanks a

[Aziamnow]

I've followed you for years and years and I just realized that I've never taken the time to thank you for all you taught me. My apologies, your the best!!!

[ScottBowman]

Marty, I haven't picked up my guitar for 20 years, I learned how 51 years ago. You have really helped me freshen up and learn new things. Thank You!

[catmorgan]

“We’re gonna use the middle finger 🖕” 😂

[luigifontana]

thank you so much Marty... can't express how good it feels to play this...

[pabhb]

I am no longer sure at this point anyone can call themselves self-taught when Marty makes these precious lessons one click away. Marty, you are a legend. Thank you.

[NoahFielder]

I'm literally making my mom cry learning this song thank you so much

[jayrivera]

Ad: “You can’t learn guitar using YouTube.”

Marty: 1:45

[cthulhuhoops]

First song I ever learned to play, and later sing/play simultaneously. It changed my life.