American Pie by Don McLean | Easy Guitar

👉 Video Chapters
00:00 Demonstration
01:39 Introduction
02:40 Chord Progression 1
06:58 Playing Tips 1
07:44 Chord Progression 2
09:03 Play Through
12:30 Chord Progression 3
14:00 Playing Tips 2
15:18 Strumming Patterns & Dynamics
21:10 Conclusion

[matthewjohnson]

I've had the chords for this memorized for a while but I love coming back to this to watch him sing the chords in place of the words it cheers me up when im feeling down

[djw]

Justin, NICE improvisation on the vocals...!! I like it. I saw Don McLean in 1971 in North Andover, Massachusetts. He was the GREATEST solo act I've seen in all my 20 years...(at that time!). Now I'm 71, and still haven't changed my opinion!

[santprive]

Hey Justin I've been playing ( practicing) seriously for around 18 months and i must say every time i get into a fix your tutorials help me immensely . I thought i would never be able to play Beatles "Something" and now "American Pie" you make me feel like a superstar. Thanks Heaps Buddy :) Regards San from Australia. PS: Think i'll buy your book.

[harrymon]

your the best teacher ive seen on youtube, thank you for teaching me the greats, also you have a beautiful voice

[Starace]

Been watching Justin for 4 years. This guy is simply the best. When I compare his videos to others (of the same same) there is simply no comparison. Thanks Justin.

[BrettFunkGuitar]

I'm so amused at the way you sing the chord names in place of the lyrics. I've been teaching full time for over 30 years, and I thought I was the only person who did that. It's a really great tool. Nice job on the first favorite song I ever had when I was 6 years old.

[martinuglow]

Your enthusiasm just keeps on shining through :)

[diesel]

Great job on it justin! One of the beloved and forgotten classics!! Thanks

[talrodriguez]

Justin, Thank You So Much!!! This is a legend of a song and the way you presented it, as a beginner, I can even play it!

[digisample]

I love how that E minor used to make me D.

[patricksmith]

8 yrs ago how did I miss this one....
Suits your voice this song Justin....

[TheKaboomification]

I remember the day i sent you an email years ago on your site requesting this song and a couple of weeks later there it was. Was having a small bout of nostalgia, found my old guitar and will work my way retroactively to learn again. Cheers bud for everything and im so glad to see you still hard at it!

[wicked]

That singing was just amazing this is going into my Playlist to learn

[robertsretrogaming]

Outstanding lesson Justin. I really appreciate your going into detail on the chord/grip variations and transitions and the strumming patterns. Super helpful for someone (like me) working out how to perform the tune.

[diannessewingroom]

Thank you Justin great teacher! Love this, still looking at the book but nearly got it all without. You do realise you provide a sort of therapy along with the lessons keep it up.

[adelhaddadi]

you're just great, pure and simple .. Carry on dude

[uphillbill]

Hey Justin. A great classic here. It's a good musical history of America in one song. Great job!

[Daytripper]

This was brilliant. I just saw it today. Wrote down all the chords and having a good time by myself for now lol

[kingeh]

i ran into this video when i was looking for a few lessons and your channel is remarkable. keep up the great work!

[MarkHarrop]

What a great lesson, thank you Justin.