4 Non Blondes 'What's Up' Guitar Lesson - 'What's Going On' 90's Songs

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[masterofdisaster]

Marty! Just want to send a small gift and thank you for posting everything you post. I’m a 51 year old guy who has always wanted to play guitar. At 51 I figured it’s too late to start now. I don’t have any musical background other than a serious love for music. My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in September and it has been the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. One thing I learned
going through this is that it’s never to late for anything because there’s no guarantee when it’s over. Buying a guitar has been a life saver for me! It was also almost a life ender because I also went all in and bought a Taylor to start then two days later a Martin and then a week later a Stratocaster and telecaster lol. Wife still wants to kill me. I had to
Add in a Nice electric amp and acoustic amp. Out of everything I only play the Taylor. It sounds
So nice and plays much easier. When I’m not with my wife I’m in my new studio (spare bedroom lol )Anyway I’ve watched so many videos for beginners and 90% of them are not beginner songs, horribly demonstrated or click bate to join their online instructions page. I can honestly say there’s nobody who makes
Beginner songs really beginner songs like you. The first thing I wanted to learn was knocking
On heaven door. Thanks to
Marty music I’m playing the tune after a few months of playing. Guitar playing has saved me. It gives me a place to let go
Of my emotions. Even if I cant play one thing I memorized is the entire Pentatonix scale up the neck. Granted I don’t know how to bust out a solo over the scale but I still sit and play different notes sliding
Up and down the scale based just on emotion. To a person listening I’m sure it’s garbage but to me it all my emotion coming out in notes from high to low fast to slow.
Alright I don’t want to continue with my story because I could go on forever. I want to end by saying thank you for thinking of beginners and dumbing it down for those (me) who don’t understand music theory and can only play the chords of A, E, G, D, C, and the A minor. That’s about as far as I’ve gotten, but prior to finding you I had no idea how to put them together with strumming.
Last thing. I absolutely love the way you sing the chords to the beat of the tune. That is game changing for me. Great teacher.
Man if you are anywhere within. 4 hour drive of Upstate NY I would love to take lessons. You’re very humble and thanks for sharing your gift. At 51 and finally playing the last thing I want to say is I think every child should be required to
Play an instrument in school. It’s a powerful tool. Merry Christmas!

[DravenDravro]

This was my dad's favorite song to play when I was a little boy, I remember being in my room jumping on the bed singing along with him. Once he passed it was the song played, I couldn't listen to it for years. Now I'm excited to surprise my mother with a little of the past we both love and miss. Thank you Marty!

[michelleduarte]

Strumming pattern:
DDDDU U UDUDU

Chords with capo:
G Am C

Chords without capo:
A Bm D

[sklive]

Thanks Marty, i just got married 4 days ago and this was the final song the DJ played at the end of the night. It’s been stuck in my head ever since. Now it’s time to learn it!

[danielenyeart]

Hey Marty I'm an 11 year old that was inspired by you and you helped me learn so many new song so thank you.
I know this will get lost in the sea of comments bit I guess I'll try:)

[toomanycactus]

Sounds so much like the intro to bad fish. Never ceases to amaze me what those few basic chords can do in the right hands.

[donnak]

I’ve learned and retained more from you on YouTube than an instructor in person!
You’re very warm and inviting. Just an awesome personality. An open and genuine willingness to teach. Thank God for technology.
Thank you so much Marty!!

Love this song BTW❤❤❤

[gregberry]

When ever I search a songs guitar lesson, I'm so glad when it comes up marty. The best guitar tutor in the universe.

[savageblis]

I love how you always break down the strumming patterns, makes it so much fun.

[fakegucio]

Hello, have a nice day everyone watching this!
😉 And thanks Marty for every lesson, I have learned many songs on guitar thanks a lot and keep going 👍

[auggers]

My dad and I recently started playing guitar (I play acoustic and he plays electric) and we've learned a lot from you! Thank you!

[ashton]

Learning to play this to surprise my dad, when I was about knee high to a grass hopper he would blast this for me to sing.

[Galaxinity]

This is my parents song I'm going to surprise them with this hehehe

[MS-rybr]

Thank you so much! I was having so much trouble with that strumming pattern. I'd watched a couple of videos and it wasn't explained or demonstrated nearly as clearly as you did. A couple of tries today and now I've got it! Love your videos - they're so helpful.

[jaronsmith]

Hey Marty,
Jaron here!

I would greatly appreciate your help learning these fun songs.

1. Clutch - Cyborg Bette
2. Bob Dylan - House Carpenter
3. The Cars - You Might Think
4. Rev Horton Heat - Baby, I’m Drunk
5. Sublime - What happened?
6. The Donnas - Who Invited You
7. Franz Ferdinand - Katherine Kiss Me
8. Jethro Tull - Mother Goose (How can you not love this song?)
9. Jim Croce - I got a name
10. Paul Simon - Gumboots / Paranoia Blues

Looking forward to seeing you teach a few of these songs. Much Appreciated!

[katesantamaria]

Neighbor said If I learned a song he liked he would give me 20 bucks!!! He showed me this song and I quickly rushed into my house to learn this song. He loved it and said it was amazing that I learnt the song in just 5 minutes. Thanks Marty, I'm 20 Dollars richer now thanks to you!!!

[fiddlestickzmuzik]

The beauty of these kinds of videos is a s a beginner you are going back time and time again to rewind and learn these notes..good for the views..:)

[MarkHindenaturalbodybuilder]

You capo trickster! I love playing C major chords with that capo and you went ahead and took it off and made me play D major chords! Trickster! Great lesson.

[alexconnor]

This song makes me happy because it reminds me of when my brothers and sister would sing this song like dorks. Still do

[andrewkeoug]

Marty. I learned so much from you. Ive been playing 5 years now...anybody starting out. Stick with it. It gets easiet. But you have to put the effort in...