Deep River Blues - Traditional FINGERSTYLE Tune | Bluegrass Guitar Lesson with TAB

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Popularized by Doc Watson, "Deep River Blues" is a great traditional fingerstyle song that will help increase your fingerpicking strength. You can play this tune with finger picks or without.
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@BeebopConnard 3 жыл бұрын

it's amazing how such a sweet song can induce such hardcore anger while learning it .

@dgmike1 2 жыл бұрын

That’s hilarious. I know exactly what you mean. Lol!

@sooparticular 2 жыл бұрын

welcome to my world try learning winter walking by jerry reed..CORRECTLY... Its been 3 months no.....jeez

@diggintheblueswithaparrot1329 2 жыл бұрын

👍😂👍

@chrisrose5885 Жыл бұрын

Yayy, your comment and these replies make me feel human again !! 😂🤣

@chrisrose5885 Жыл бұрын

@@sooparticular You and me both, man ! 😆

@jblflatpicker 4 жыл бұрын

I was so glad KZfaq recommended this. I knew i wasn’t playing it exactly like Doc...this is much closer 👏🏼

@mikenolan9920 2 жыл бұрын

Started playing 3 years ago and this tune was always my goal. Watched the video a long time ago but i gave up, today i played true it for the first time. Thank’s man!

@pointy5911 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh who'da thought learning a song by one of the greatest country fingerpickers of all time would be so hard!

@colonelfonky 5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the free lesson, helps me to learn how to play fingerstyle smoothly

@tomo-thebear3891 4 жыл бұрын

I love this style of playing, love watching Doc Watson and Billy Strings, i'm just learning, as frustrating as playing can be your tutorial videos are awesome and make it easier for me to understand, thank you. Subscribed

@JerAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын

People like you are the very lifeblood of YT Brandon. Great video and instruction. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. Awesome!

@goodstain 4 жыл бұрын

The sweat on the guitar at 4:03 is 100% me right now

@jhooper5548 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah dude, good lesson. I have been wanting to learn this song for years and you showed me, and now I just sort of mess around with it and see what I come up with lol. Thank you 🙏

@isaacbenavram5790 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson! I really appreciate it!

@chrisrose5885 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic lesson, Brandon, thank you !!

@iKnivie 4 жыл бұрын

something im starting to learn is that it doesnt always have to be exact. If you can manipulate a few things an make it almost intoyour own thing its just as great. Awesome stuff. I like this video allot.

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks... very true. It's not an exact science. Music is art!

@tubularbill 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and demo. Thanks so much!

@MericaBack2backWWChampions 4 жыл бұрын

Man this lick is sweet!!! Can’t wait to get off work and learn it!

@stevencooper4483 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this gift!

@glen7695 2 жыл бұрын

Great clarity and tone with no nails. Very cool!

@samcharbaji6168 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best lesson I've seen

@awaywithpaul3423 4 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial, very very enjoyable thanks 👍

@anthonycarolan6374 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful thanks,

@elisabethminet4676 3 жыл бұрын

Merci pour votre générosité , le tuto et la tablature .🙏😊🎸🇫🇷

@cmroe87 4 жыл бұрын

Very good lesson, very much appreciated

@ticklesdust 3 жыл бұрын

this is a really good tutorial! i love the bluesy sound of doc, but learning can be hard just looking at tabs. the nuance of plucking order / keeping time is particularly challenging.

@johnwestcott5606 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial!

@walterlaganga 4 жыл бұрын

Great man!

@chrishawk2960 5 жыл бұрын

Split screen, measure by measure explanation with tabs; this video is great. If you miss the diminished E, just substitute it in; this video has everything you need to learn this song. Great job, thanks.

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! And yes, it's my interpretation based on Doc's version. :)

@jonathanmichelsohn7165 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial. TY

@user-gj6rl7po9q 3 ай бұрын

This is an amazing tutorial can’t wait to get home !!

@Arctis34 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tutorial!

@TheFreestyleFamily38 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you this song is perfect with my Martin 00028 ec! Great job 🙏🏼

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lo!

@thewiltedplums 4 жыл бұрын

My grandfather and dad saw doc a lot at festivals (we are from nc) this is great

@johnmarron1944 3 жыл бұрын

I'm coming up 68 year old soon and bit of arthritis getting into finger joints but this tuition of this great tune is perfect for me ..so much easier playing the opening 2 chords in the b7 position..thank you so much for sharing it with us all .👍👍

@philipnelson7613 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto those comments. The true b7 in that position is not easy for anyone with sore or aching fingers. Those alternative chords do the job fine.

@lechugafria8266 3 жыл бұрын

U have win a new sub dude! Thank's :3 your videos it's pettry good

@HurksGaming 4 жыл бұрын

Ty for your free tutorial, i learn this and i will try so hard now, i will back here later to say if i really learned this song :D

@josephanderson3889 5 жыл бұрын

Cool licks thank you

@sstann56 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for a great lesson for a great ditty !!

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Blair!

@danielloidolt1644 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man didnt touch my guitar for 2 months but that tutorial made me pick it up again and practice. Thx dude appreciated a lot! Awesome Explaining, good speed to follow and i love right hand /left hand/tab camera, great stuff! I didnt want to use my middlefinger for the e at the jump to the a in the second part so i just make a big fat strum with my thumb over both sides, makes it a little bit muddy but powerful ;)

@jamesrusso2523 4 жыл бұрын

Best doc song

@makokan2000 3 жыл бұрын

great teacher

@SlClLIANO 4 жыл бұрын

Perfetto grande lezione

@srv7464 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much❣♬

@chrisbyars1304 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson much appreciated

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@rvdb4061 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this lesson!!

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Joeyz1 5 жыл бұрын

You’re the best guitar trainer I have seen! Keep it up dude!

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :D

@Papaioulele 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you verry much nice video! Keep up your good job!

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@raybrewer7480 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job you are doing you are a great help thanks heaps mate

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :D

@cyrilrayedwards 2 жыл бұрын

nice job

@johnsee7269 5 жыл бұрын

Very grateful for the tutorial. Rock on! Rip it up! Thanks

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! :D

@jasonramirez9532 5 жыл бұрын

Moreee!!! Please moreee!!!!!!

@asklaaa 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great opportunity

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@amk8596 5 жыл бұрын

Your a legend, Thanks.

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :D

@AlanMuratet 5 жыл бұрын

fantastic ability to teach. Subscribed and hit the notify button.

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan! :D

@markmartin3221 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable lesson Gracie!

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mark!

@biebs_shreds 5 жыл бұрын

Great job man!

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Northyorkspaul 3 жыл бұрын

Great

@Mykadelic 4 жыл бұрын

That 8th fret bend on the B string always gets me aaaarrrghhh!!! Great lesson tho thank you so much :)

@pickingandscreaming 4 жыл бұрын

Me too it’s driving me up the wall. I heard another version where that part was played a little different

@mjazzguitar 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking play the low E with first finger on the F#, middle finger on D, ring finger on the B and use the little finger for the bend.

@colefuller5400 3 жыл бұрын

use your 3rd finger on the first string instead

@frankpaulus7205 5 жыл бұрын

These are the best and effective tutorials to me in my current Stadium, great lessons, thank you dear mr. brando johnson

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Frank! I'm glad they are helpful. :)

@franciscogarrido8716 5 жыл бұрын

Thanksssss

@richardvaughan9994 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, just had a question about the music tab above. I am wondering how to determine when a note is played on its own or pinched with another note at the same time. Would the number be on the same line above and below each other if played at the same time and if on there own they would be staggered on the tab?

@harrisfrankou2368 4 жыл бұрын

great

@bluemeadows40 2 жыл бұрын

sorry noticed the tab at end of measure 2 is different to what you play, bnut thankyou after years of praco this got thru to me i can make measue 1 swing and thats good enough for now. THANKYOU Brandon Johnson

@EponineThenardier-gt8vs Жыл бұрын

why is there grease or liquid on the fretboard at around 2:45? Also great song and merci!

@peterjoseph2132 5 жыл бұрын

This is good and Doc has a video tutorial of this piece and should be viewed as well

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter... I definitely took a lot of inspiration from that video.

@calvinpettis8969 6 жыл бұрын

Thank god the lessons free! Always makes me mad when I learn half the song and have to pay $15 for the rest of it 😂 love your teaching, you got a 15 year old being able to bust out some doc watson

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome... thanks! :)

@jysmtl 3 жыл бұрын

The last measure is cut off?

@geoffreybreasley9845 7 ай бұрын

Your unbelievable OH!!!

@JoeyCour Жыл бұрын

Am I missing something or is the second tab picture missing at least 3 notes from the lick he plays @5:04 and at the end?

@richardvaughan9994 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brandon, sorry to blow up the comments section. I’m super determined to learn this and get a video posted again. I’m just curious about 5:36 in the video, ( I’m stuck I think ) I’m just confused on the high e there... does it go from A slide, to the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret high E to Open high E to then 3rd finger 2nd fret then another high open E?

@rockitflash 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson but the chord after the first E7 is a E diminished.

@raoulduke8720 2 жыл бұрын

An E diminished *

@los_rubos 2 жыл бұрын

Correct

@campparsonssundayschool7844 Жыл бұрын

Yup. That’s the way I play it with the E dim

@Stray1One 11 ай бұрын

You,

@geoffreybreasley9845 7 ай бұрын

@raoulduke8720 it's a E7sus4add9#7

@Ilove4U2sing2 2 жыл бұрын

Nice lesson.. thanks for taking it slow .love Doc but can’t play his songs……might get there with your help!

@brucetoo3294 6 жыл бұрын

Begins with a seventh chord going back down to a diminished chord--same way Robert Johnson's "Evil-Hearted Woman" begins--a progression probably from ragtime piano, which was very popular before bluegrass and blues. Many players miss this distinction in playing Doc's version. Check out the original version of this song by the Delmore Brother--you'll hear more of the Ragtime-Jazz roots.

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Robert Johnson's influence runs deep.

@jysmtl 3 жыл бұрын

Also Merle Travis Cannonball Rag. Thanks for tip to check out Delmore Bros original, which I had not!

@mjazzguitar 3 жыл бұрын

The first time I saw someone use the B7 form up the neck like that was when they were playing 'Beck's Boogie'.

@monksretreat1291 2 жыл бұрын

hi cant seem to sign up. am i doing something wrong.

@pickingandscreaming 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a part two or is that pretty much it?

@minimal_enthusiasm5971 5 жыл бұрын

Hi man, I stumbled upon your lessons recently and after watching a few I just had to hit that subscribe button! I've already hit my first hurdle though: in the 2nd measure, where the pinky has to quickly move to the B string 8th fret. Man, I just can't do it! I've realised that I have been really neglecting my pinky for years and consequently it's weak, slow and almost useless, lol. I guess the obvious answer here is to start using it routinely and do hammer-on/ pull-off and fret stretching exercises with it. Anyway thanks, keep up the good work! :)

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross! For sure the pinky is still my weakest finger and probably the least used. I usually don't play the b string bend while singing but do while playing the "lead" part. Cheers!

@arthurcaesar2200 5 жыл бұрын

The tab for measure two is slightly off. After the open E he is hitting the D on on the 4th string(fret 7) not the E on the 6th(fret 7). I love these lessons though.

@Northyorkspaul 3 жыл бұрын

I have it in a good book by Happy Traum and in that it opens with E7 and then Edim..not just a slide down a fret but change index and middle finger over...but this sounds cool as well..

@orbodman Жыл бұрын

Yep, that's how Doc does it. This is close enough. The song is clearly identifiable

@1530max 5 жыл бұрын

Great arrangement, sounds fantastic. Don't know why so many mention that it's not exactly like Doc's or Tommy's versions. Probably all of Tommy's cover songs are re-interpretations. Personally I found it easier to play and it's a great arrangement for people getting into fingerstyle (like me after countless starts over the years). On your website lessons though you've repeated Part B in Part A so this clip here doesn't appear.

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Max! I agree... it really is just an interpretation of the classic tune. And thank you for bringing that to my attention. I will look into it.

@richardvaughan9994 5 жыл бұрын

I just posted the video of me playing on my wall I really hope the lighting is okay I tried to go slow so you could see my fingers. Thanks so much, whenever you have some free time. I labeled it Brandon Johnson Music and I gave you a shout out :)

@MichaelJordan-vk4vt 2 жыл бұрын

4:00 do you eat off your 7th frett?

@MyBackHurtsALittle 4 жыл бұрын

Easy substitution: in second measure no need to play an A7. Just slide a C to C# while plucking strings 2 and 5. String 4 isn’t necessary here and don’t lose too much in the sound. Just a sub for us beginners

@xxMrAfroNinjaxx 5 жыл бұрын

you got some sweaty fingers boi

@316350 5 жыл бұрын

Are you going to explain the last part, the ending lick you did, in another video?

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the rest of the video is on my website... link in the description. :)

@embwee 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the lesson--what is with the chicken smaltz on the 5-7 fret? ; )

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

That's a hard workin fretboard! :D

@josephanderson3889 5 жыл бұрын

Or sheet music lessons?

@richardvaughan9994 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brandon, I am wondering about the video at 3:31, does it go “ Pinch the A and high E “ to then index pluck the B, to then D then high E then A ? Is that the pattern it goes? I’m stuck I’ve watched you in slow motion probably a thousand times. Hard to see cause I fell on roller blades and broke my screen to my phone in my pocket. Thanks a bunch

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

You got it. B string 8th fret bend up half a step while holding the E7 chord is the main sound there. I guess I didn't show the bend on the tab. Not sure if thats what you're asking but its hard to explain in words.

@richardvaughan9994 5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Johnson oh I seen the bend that’s okay, I was just trying to get the pattern down. I think it kinda of threw me off cause in slow motion every is so slow and the sound is way different lol. I just wanted to make sure my fingers on my picking hand were going to the right strings at the right time. :) aslong as the pattern I mentioned is right then I should be good :D thanks for always responding to questions Brandon it’s a big help

@richardvaughan9994 5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Johnson Hey I’m going to do a quick 30 second video on where I’m at.... I’ve only been playing guitar for 5 months now and have only learned anything from KZfaq so please bare with me haha. I just want to know if I’m on the right track or practicing the wrong thing. If u have time sometime and can go to my KZfaq page it should be posted within 10 mins thank you kindly Brandon

@sebastiangnitecki589 5 жыл бұрын

napełnia moje. żyły.wytatuowałem sobie ten tytuł na ręce

@campparsonssundayschool7844 5 жыл бұрын

At 2:22 minutes I move down half a step but play an E diminished : Bb E Db G

@stinkwhistle756 4 жыл бұрын

In measure two before you slide into that A7 chord, theres an open G note and the D string 6th fret. its just not in the tab but it makes a difference! listen closely.

@Inyourflavor 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@jeffjohnson7381 2 жыл бұрын

Was just watching hey hey blues lesson and wondering why you don’t finish the song lesson???

@buddyrye9190 4 жыл бұрын

Pinky on the pick guard?

@Flowerstep 5 жыл бұрын

The first chord has to be E7 and the second E deminished - so are the original chords from Doc Watson

@sullycliftona 11 ай бұрын

Oy oy. Brandon. Who r your guitarist greats. And who u follow on other music. Ie. Punk. Pop Indy hip hop. House 🏠 very interesting if you answer … I got a guitar I play country or blu grass ,, but I’m into collecting house Detroit style .. and funk from mid 8o

@milosmilenkovic4610 Жыл бұрын

Where is part 2?!

@pointy5911 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! But i can't stop looking at the grease on the 7th fret. Also, if you could put the rhythm flags on the tab that'd be awesome.

@wendywongmcguire8678 3 жыл бұрын

can't blame a guy for eating some bacon first.

@TwizzReal 5 жыл бұрын

Teaches everything but the amazing ending and that made me sad. Great vid tho thank you!

@BrandonJohnsonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

Check out the full lesson for free on my website! brandonjohnsonguitar.com/product/deep-river-blues-intermediate-guitar-lesson/

@bigtsshackfestival9563 4 жыл бұрын

Boom. U just got served. What a weak ace complaint too and there Brandon was to show u the way. Brando is such a class act and bad ass player and teacher Guy is gonna have 2 mill subs

@Stray1One 11 ай бұрын

I’m a Jackson c Frank kind of player, I’m doing shady grove and hopefully I can pull it off,? Cheers man for this to,Stray1 Britain’s best Unknown stuntman that never was,