Tracy Chapman Fast Car Guitar Tutorial + Lesson

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[throughtheapex]

The hardest part of learning a song from Marty is sitting through the y-tube adds telling me I can't learn a song properly from you-tube. I have come a very long way with the guitar and Marty has largely been my cornerstone. Gracias Amigo!

[raydelyera-paez]

For what it’s worth all my guitar lessons have come from you. I can’t thank you enough. By far the easiest to follow, a joy to watch and your passion comes through flawlessly to entice people to join.

[elchapi]

I love the fact you didnt delete the part when you messed up. We are only human -gob bless bro

[teresamattila]

I can't wait to learn this! I credit the song Fast Car with saving my life. The line "We've gotta make a decision, leave tonight or live and die this way" was what finally convinced me to leave an abusive husband and start a new life. I have always wanted to thank Tracy Chapman for that. Thanks for all your wonderful guitar lessons!

[blackheartproductions]

One of the best guitar songs ever made. Tracy is a legend.

[tarmoha]

This has long been one of my Dad's favourite songs and as a result has been one of mine for the better part of my life. My Dad has Alzheimer's and I'm going to surprise him with a rendition of this song--thanks to you! Thanks, Marty!

[darkwandaim]

I love that you let us see your mistake on 6:06. It reminded me that even experts make mistakes and that you just need to practice and practice to make as few as possible. Thank you for the wonderful video!

[simoneverington]

Marty. I’ve been playing guitar for 50 years. I’m competent at chords, most finger picking and I have (and still do) play in bands, mostly as singer/guitar - although I do also play piano/drums and trumpet (I play in a full orchestra on cornet too). Okay.... I have a 27yr old son who is a very competent lead guitarist and I’ve always been envious, especially since I taught him his first few chords! Point is, I finally decided to try and break through the guitar comfort ceiling which I’ve lived under for decades, and your videos have been awesome in helping me stretch and challenge my abilities. Good news is, thanks to you it’s working! Lots of practice of course, but a new found desire to be more accomplished. Thank you! Simon, Nottingham, UK.

[Inrsavy]

Marty, I learned to play guitar with you man, I've been playing for 6 years already, so thank you bud, you are inspirational with your work

[madelief]

6:11 thought my phone was about to die

[NekoOtori-pmzi]

My mom told me I should learn this on the guitar and I’m not hesitating to learn it, I’m sitting at my dinner table right now practicing in front of my mom which I rarely do. I’m so glad you made a tutorial on this cause your my favorite!! Thank you Marty your absolute incredible!!

[fren]

it’s refreshing to see even a professional and a teacher mess up sometimes ! love you marty

[MikeLynch]

I played guitar for 13 years, got carpal tunnel syndrome real bad and put the guitar down. That was 15 years ago. Last year I had the surgery for the carpal tunnel in my hands. My wife and child got me a free guitar from a friend last summer 2019. Been playing two hours a day since! :) After the spark was relit, I have bought a nice Breedlove acoustic electric, a Ukulele, a bass and about to grab a Mexican Strat. After picking all this back up, I realized that I didn't know how to play guitar like I thought I did lol. Anyways, just a short story for ya, because I check your YouTube pretty much everyday, for another song idea, scale or chord idea. Thanks for doing what you do Marty, it's helped me progress quite a bit. Again thanks, and well wishes for you and yours!

[Denz]

Picked up a guitar during the Corona. "Fast Car" was the first song I wanted to learn. Practiced with this video for half an hour over the course of three days and got it down. Thanks!!!

[Loop]

Me, 10 seconds into the video: this is impossible

Me, 7 minutes into the video: *crying because I just learned how to play fast car*

[RobertTukey]

Marty, for beginners, it is so encouraging to see that sometimes you make a mistake and regroup. That makes me think I can do this!

[gwendixon]

I'm a semi-beginner guitarist, but this video made it super easy to learn this song (which is one that means a lot to me personally). Thank you!

[DustinRittwage]

Please support this man for he actually allows the visual access to allow easy learning!
Chers Marty !

[haphazrds]

I've just bought a capo and this will be my first song I play using it, thank you for your clear and concise tuition!

[kohanmcbain]

You know, god bless you Marty. Haven't picked up my guitar and learnt anything new or practised in YEARS. 30 minutes later i've learnt this riff and having a lot of fun! I've learnt a majority of my riffs from you back in the past and you're just awesome man.