How to play Slow Dancing In A Burning Room on the guitar

👉 Video Chapters
00:00 Demonstration
01:41 Introduction
03:01 Main Riff Part 1
07:50 Main Riff Part 2
09:11 Play Through 1
10:22 Playing Tips
11:23 Verse Riffs
14:20 Chorus Riffs
15:12 2nd Guitar Motif
16:16 Bridge Riffs
17:15 Harmonized Lead Melody
21:37 Conclusion

[yesiamadorito]

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[joseph-owhf]

John Mayer is so badass. I think he still doesn't get the respect he deserves because he had early pop is a good looking dude. I honestly had no idea, until I saw him live on a tour with Sheryl Crowe ( also awesome songwriter/performer) and was blown away.

love all that you bring and teach and inspire. Thank you for your work. Lot of internet guitar guys out there....some of which are I always come back here for the best.

Cheers mate.

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[niklaspilot]

One thing I have to mention that hasn't been commented on before is how you absolutely nailed the John Mayer tone! It's what makes this riff really shine!

[chrisb]

This is why l keep coming back to Justin. It's the whole package, tone, touch, technique, alternatives if you have small hands, and respect for the music. All without the hindrance of ego. Top bloke.

[pandabearguyman]

I think I might actually put in a comment here, since I rarely do.
Justin - You're the reason I've been playing the guitar for 10 years and can say that this song is "oh, it's a quick take-in lesson for me." You made everything easy to understand while always being informative. Now I just need to work on my theory and improv skills, because those are lacking for me.

Cheers, Justin! Keep up the good work!

[jwoshi]

3:03 - riff
11:25 - verse
12:30 - improv
13:55 - simple improv
14:22 - bridge
15:16 - guitar fill
17:47 - octave higher riff

[quailstudios]

I find myself listening to this lesson while I prep to speak this afternoon to a music teacher's group. They are having a luncheon and I'm the featured speaker. But just listening to you teach, Justin, is a pleasure while I think and write. Isn't that weird? Who does this? I listen to someone teaching music instead of listening to the music itself. I find that I don't listen to music so much anymore. When I was a teenager I listened for hours a day, and that was before iPods, mp3 players, phones, etc., that could play music anywhere, anytime. That was even before CD's and portable cassette players. Back to work!

[clementecambara]

Beatuiful song, Justin! And your tone is amazing... You taught me the basics of guitar, and for that I’ll be forever grateful. Cheers!

[KubaYestem]

Justin I must say that you are a very rare combination of an incredible player, experienced teacher and a really likable human being. It is not common. I tried many guitar courses and yours are absolutely the best. Superbly structured, well-thought and clearly explained. They helped me develop as a guitarist and a musician in general as no other. Love your work. I can't stop recommending you to everyone interested in their guitar journey. Thank you so much!! :)

[Nikkimaya]

Your guitar playing is beautiful. I could watch you play all day, which I actually have a time or two, much to the dismay of my wife. Your videos never fail to motivate me to practice better. Thank you.

[ian]

im a beginner. love the sound of this song.it took me one hour to learn the first bar.
THANK YOU JUSTIN.
maybe i get back to this song in the future....
i will keep playing the first bar until it sounds better and my timing is very slow..
i wish i could play this tune...

[SweetcornHeadA]

What makes this tutorial stand out more so than the others is an in depth relation that Justin does to the scales and theory that really help tie this song together. I was unsure of how to tackle this one but its really helped me to understand how this song works. Thankyou! I feel like I can start working on the improv areas of this one now to finish it rather than just playing the basic chords. Also covered the nuanced slides into the notes which I was not getting 100 percent correct!

Can anybody tell me the scales I should learn for the improv bits?

[quailstudios]

Awesome tune Justin. Love this song and style of playing. John Mayer is an amazing talent for sure. Thanks for your perspective on this tune. :)

[vedantbhusari]

this was an awesome tutorial justin. can we get more of john mayer techniques and tricks tutorials? Thanks for all the work you put in for these tutorials and lessons

[Mr-Safology]

Thanks Justin, John Mayer is my favourite guitarist. Please make more of John Mayer and his techniques. Great song 😉😉

[christianlopez]

Finally some John Mayer ! Thank you sir you made my day!

[janzencady]

“Slow dancing in an A to E” best part👍🏼

[myaestheticlife]

you are my hero <3333 thank you for being the reason I can learn guitar

[ehuiii]

This is one of the best lessons I’ve watched of yours, can’t get enough of Mayer at the minute, awesome!