5 Levels of "Hurt" by Johnny Cash

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Ha! Gotcha! It's really a guitar lesson, but you thought it was a song tutorial! You fool!
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Пікірлер: 83

@McKenna.1230 3 ай бұрын

That sliding shot intro was magical

@Mindfulltalk Ай бұрын

As a blind person, I appreciate the level of description that you provide. I really like your style 😎 thank you.

@kevinnickens Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@mikga45 2 ай бұрын

Crazy how you have so few subscribers. I feel you are one of the best guitar channels for beginners.

@julietruffing1359 Ай бұрын

I’m a newbie guitar student, watching your videos with my morning coffee, which I nearly spit across the room laughing! “she’s not coming back!” Thanks for education AND fun. You are the Sesame Street of guitar channels😉

@rakzo7133 3 ай бұрын

more i watch your video more i learn/understand guitar "feeling" thing

@2024TD 2 ай бұрын

This was fantastic. Please consider doing more videos like this. You broke the song down so well and blended in the theory so seamlessly. Such a unique lesson!!

@kevinnickens Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@royston5987 3 ай бұрын

I love the fact that you bigged up Marty. Your both brilliant 🙌

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Marty is a legend

@NicolasSchaII 23 күн бұрын

Hey I started playing not to make her come back but because hurt being one of the most emotional songs ever 🥲😆 great video!

@MerakiPLyhne 3 ай бұрын

Man, I love your humor! You are now my guitar mom, helping me go from noob to...more. Thank you for making these awesome videos, and I greatly appreciate that you've started adding the visual of finger placement on chords, which was missing (to my great annoyance) in earlier videos. You're really good at explaining everything. I have enough music theory knowledge to not be totally lost. And I'll totally have your back in a zombie apocalypse - mainly because I see bonfires and music in downtime.

@Tomy_Yon Ай бұрын

After ten years of guitar lessons, I still love the basic skills. Great video. 👍

@solidus2916 3 ай бұрын

I can count projectile motions in my head and move objects using my mind. However, I am still level 1. How is that even possible?! Thank you for the video, man. Your commentary is very entertaining, I don't think I even need to he interested in guitar to subscribe. Thanks again!

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! That’s a really nice complement, I try to make the videos really watchable outside of being good lessons

@Calisthenics_Mastery 3 ай бұрын

@@kevinnickensYou do a great job! Keep it up man! You are the number 1 guitar teacher for me.

@robbaldwin2402 Ай бұрын

My new year's resolution was to learn three songs all the way through (Highway to Hell's solo is definitely slowing me down as a beginner, but I'm too far gone to admit defeat now), and this video has helped me learn one in basically a day. Thanks!

@DrFireGotEm 12 күн бұрын

Great video!!!!

@kevinnickens 12 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@TheAcousticEngineer 3 ай бұрын

Such a nice and entertaining way to absorb info. The breakdown of the different levels and what to take away for each really helped 🙌

@raimondspadaro8211 18 күн бұрын

Love, the tough love attitude. Dish it out

@o0Vissers0o 3 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, hurt was one of the first songs I learned becouse of your recomendation. Hope to see some more videos like this one !

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@brycecollins1695 Ай бұрын

Currently on level two and i would just like to say bar chords can suck it. Love the videos though, these have seriously helped my progression over the last couple weeks.

@kevinnickens Ай бұрын

Cool! Congrats on progressing, and I agree that bar chords can suck it

@chill_fugu 2 ай бұрын

Comenting for the algorithm and to let you know that this video is very valuable! Please make more!

@gregalderson128 3 ай бұрын

Kevin, you are a God send when it comes to helping to understand and learn things that no one else touches on like you do concerning guitar. You continue to help me improve in my guitar journey! Thank you so much!

@flatcat47 2 ай бұрын

Nice lesson.

@kelly2105 3 ай бұрын

Your sarcasm level is on point, as the kids say. Or as the kids used to say. Whatever, carry on.

@RenatoRamonda 3 ай бұрын

I don't know how you kept your face straight with that sidenote about Reznor, but I tip my hat in your general direction, well done 😀

@grave8590 3 ай бұрын

Another fellow Brandon d'eon viewer I see🤌

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

of course, Brandon's willingness to shout at us is essential

@grave8590 3 ай бұрын

@@kevinnickens indeed it is!

@Mendelevius 2 ай бұрын

Probably one of the best guitar lessons on youtube and I have watched hundreds.

@DavidKerner-en1ww Ай бұрын

Well done sir... Filling in the musical gaps for us.

@bobstraw3010 2 ай бұрын

just found this tutorial today, As a 67 year old beginner I thought I had this song mastered...until today! Thanks so much for giving me something to do!! LOL Seriously you did a great job on this video

@erikbarragan159 Ай бұрын

Damn I love your videos.

@mixen24 3 ай бұрын

A shot like that out of nowhere my dude...

@maxime1776 3 ай бұрын

I just told Marty on his live stream that you made him a shoutout and he appreciated it

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

That's so cool! I watched the recording of his stream and it was so cool to see that. Thanks!

@Lucifer_killz 3 ай бұрын

Keep it up man your awesome I just started playing guitar and your the only one I like to watch ✨

@vviewerv915 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff 👏

@magmar9119 3 ай бұрын

kevin our beloved, please give us full video about rythm and how to practice it

@stevenchristensen2394 29 күн бұрын

1:16 I've never been so called out in my life

@Casey250 3 ай бұрын

That sliding opening shot 🧐

@AmishFan Ай бұрын

Try pressing your pinky down during the "What have I become" a-minor, instead of using it to mute the A string, to unlock Level 6.

@vyri714 3 ай бұрын

Thanks kev

@SebbGuy 3 ай бұрын

When is the next lesson with Your dad? I don't know what to do next :)

@secondtonone4773 3 ай бұрын

Yea it's been two weeks ????

@KevinsdadNorb 3 ай бұрын

Might be next up - but definitely soon.

@shahparkhashami7873 3 ай бұрын

I hope his dad didn't quit bcuz if that's the case I might just quit too

@shannonnickens 3 ай бұрын

Kevin’s mom here- Kevin’s dad has NOT quit- so everyone keep practicing! Kevin’s dad does everyday!

@shahparkhashami7873 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing his next appearance soon Mrs Nickens

@gnjprice 3 ай бұрын

This is great! Thank you. Great song that will challenge me while I go through your lessons. Week 2 has been practicing week 1 along with learning my new song. I think I will switch my song to Hurt, really love how it sounds… Can you cover setting up a new guitar. I feel like my guitar needs fine tuned just a bit. I notice a vibration on the 6th string, E. Maybe there is something you do when you get a new guitar based on your experience?

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I don’t know a lot about setups. I would probably take it to a pro. Thanks for watching!

@andriirad 3 ай бұрын

Mate, it's mind-blowing! This is exactly where I am now, in my guitar journey! I started to learn how to play the guitar about 3 weeks ago and chosen you chanel as my primary guide. As for now I've learned all basic 7 chords, you've recommended and kinda mastered to practice the spider web exercise with 80 bpm. Moving further, about a week ago (more like 10 days) I started to learn how to play my first song and chose "Hurt", as it was your recommendation + I found it great for me, as that time I was struggling with C chord and this song helped me a lot of mastering it. However, at this point I'm starting to lose the motivation as no matter how hard I try - I can't switch the chords in this song, as the timing requires. In particular from C to D. And this is only 3 cords of the first part of the song. Then moving to G makes it even worse, as it takes even more time then from C to D( I'm doing your switching cord exercise with metronome everyday, but still can't switch between the chords in this song, as it should be. Is there anything I can do - to improve that? Or it's really taking so much time - to build this skill?

@KevinsdadNorb 3 ай бұрын

Hi, Kevin’s dad here and I am right with you - I can switch between the D and C chords with the metronome on 80 like a champ, but when I try to change while playing a song (Wagon Wheel) I rarely hit them cleanly. I’m just bearing down on it in practice - it’s getting better but I’m still not happy with it. Kevin is posting our second lesson today or tomorrow and we talk about there. (If that makes the cut).

@andriirad 3 ай бұрын

@@KevinsdadNorb , hi, Kevin's dad! Really glad to read your reply to my post! When I saw the first video with you and Kevin, my initial thoughts were the same, like: it seems like I started to learn to play the guitar about the same time as you, so it will be interesting to watch your progress and compare it to mine - to realize how efficient my practice is. Since I've written this post, I actually made a slight progress in switching between C and D and kinda playing the Verse part of the "Hurt", the way I almost can tolerate it ;-) So I guess the only way to improve it further - is to keep practicing. Really waiting to see the second video with you and Kevin. Don't give up and keep practicing, as your personal progress will be a clear motivation for me ;-) p.s: btw, I'm 38 years old, so also in a "late learners boat"

@clancy386 3 ай бұрын

you are indeed prettier than her.

@keithhorgan178 3 ай бұрын

This is so good. I'm in my space watching this and my wife is looking over my shoulder (guess it's really not my space). She is trying to learn piano and wants to know when you start those lessons. She thinks you are really good and pretty.

@kellyburgessart Ай бұрын

@kevinnickens Hey Kevin - randomly picking a video to make a comment, just to you in general, not specifically about the song, altho I've watched this video and have been working on L1 of this song. I'm a beginner and watch your videos (working my way thru the beginner vids while also practicing amap, which is a fair amount!). I really REALLY want to thank you for a) making these great videos and roadmap and b) encouraging us to use a metronome. I've been learning Gentle on my Mind because I like the chord changes (I can manage them quickly), I like the melody for accompaniment, but my progress felt stagnant JUST LIKE YOU SAID IT WOULD - not dynamic - and then I DID what you recommended and used the metronome and BAM game changer!! Oh, and I also played louder, like my life depended on it a wee bit.... THANK YOU. Hi to your dad. Love having another beginner along the journey.

@kevinnickens Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you’re improving!

@sriharshavinnakota2131 3 ай бұрын

Any tips to overcome finger pain?? 😩

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

Sorry my friend, no tips

@williamquintana5674 3 ай бұрын

Nice upgrade. Love Martin 000’s

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

Me too man, its magic

@lolapalloza183 3 ай бұрын

Make one with a cheerful song now

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

Good idea lol

@dwaynegonzales1154 3 ай бұрын

Hey bro can you make a guitar daily exercise for intermediate players?

@spacedasher5237 3 ай бұрын

I fucking love you, man.

@elijahgarrett7267 3 күн бұрын

Why is the c chord so impossible for me lol. Had this guitar for 10 months now and i still dont know basic chords. My hands just dont stretch that far

@Sr.Seabass57 2 ай бұрын

Hey, just because I like this song and am a beginner doesn’t mean anything, but I’ll be damned if that didn’t sting somewhere I didn’t need it to right now

@JaigEyes1207 2 ай бұрын

I feel a bit singled out because Hurt is my first song 😅

@Paul-mn8ql 3 ай бұрын

Johnny Cash? I think the authorship of the song is… not Johnny. Lead singer of Nine Inch Nails…. Trent Reznor. There, I fixed it!

@kevinnickens 3 ай бұрын

Yep! Mentioned in the video. The guitar parts are different and I broke down the Cash version here 👍

@yestfmf 3 ай бұрын

Reznor was surprised and honored that someone of Cash’s stature would want to cover his song. Upon hearing it he said that JC had transformed it and gave it a whole new level of meaning. he felt like it was no longer his own. In short, he liked it.