Joni Mitchell Big Yellow Taxi Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Sweetwater

[spitfire]

Love how I get an ad for “learning guitar from YouTube doesn’t work” and yet here I am in the domain of master Marty. This man prolly taught more people to play then anyone else in history

[layoung.]

Marty I love Joni Mitchell. I’ve had a childhood fantasy of her. every time I heard her music beforei knew who she was, I would hide behind a door and cry. Just a child. Her voice grabbed me. I know one song free man in Paris. . Her tuning technics inspired the greatest. . Absolutely my favorite

[brandonross]

I searched “big yellow taxi guitar lesson” like two days ago and was really sad that Marty didn’t have a video tutorial for it. Two days later and now you do. I knew you were magic, but I didn’t know you were MAGIC😂😂👌

[emmacurtis]

Marty, you taught me to play guitar about 10 years ago, and I'm still learning from your videos! Truly the best guitar teacher on YouTube

[raymondbruce]

Always explains so fully each piece of music he is a wonderful teacher.

[dr.s.]

Joni is amazing. And people should listen to the lyrics, so old and still so up to date.

[bosco]

I'm not a remotely good guitar player but this tutorial actually made me sound good, and sound like the recording. Thanks!

[VisionIsEssential]

Man!! So fun and TASTY learning with you. The best in the bizz 🙌🏼

[williamreaves]

Thank you Marty! A terrific lesson! I love the open D tuning. I'm trying to get familiar
with a few open chord tunings so I can mix things up when playing. Joni is so
musical and extremely talented. I've been following her since the 60's. I'll look
to see if you do any other alternate tuning songs. Thanks again!

[martinladd]

I am a fellow Marty and I’ve been watching and learning from your YouTube channel ever since I started playing guitar

[K.B.]

In that "famous" video Joni is clearly capo'd on fret 4. Most tabs do as you have done and put the capo on fret 2. Joni's website says to play in in standard tuning EADGBE or "Joni" Tuning: E55545. Joni also goes up higher on the fretboard on occasion.(Clearly visible) I have not seen or heard anyone do it with capo at 4 as she did.

[rockyfaye]

The most beautiful thing is to see you having a lot of fun playng this tune. Seeing your joy is looking at the beauty of music!

[steveterry]

Thank you Marty, Joni is always tricky to cover due to her tunings but you've really helped unlock this one for me. Many thanks, Steve (UK).

[joeshea]

great to hear you singing, and really compliments anyone learning by ear. thank you x 1000

[lovelight]

you. Now i NEED to practice it ;O) xxx

[haggardbumm]

Every time I think of a song I want to learn, I get relieved to see one of your videos pop up ! Thanks for what you do Marty !

[jeffjgarrett]

Talk about a win! Was looking to learn how to play this song and you came out with a video on it a few months ago! Sweet!

[doloreserin]

Thanks, Marty,
Now I can tune in the propper tuning to play this. I've been wondering how Joni plays this song for years. I play it in standard, but I always knew that wasn't right. I can't wait to try this, thanks for singing it really helps me pick out the chord changes. Have a great day and keep up the great work.

Dolores

[michaelgreen]

Another GREAT Joni Mitchell song, a song from my childhood and what a talent she

[groendahll]

You still surprise me buddy!! One of my favorite songs ever!!! Forever grateful!!! 🤘❣️