Neon by John Mayer (Live Version) Guitar Lesson

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Here's how to play the live version of Neon by John Mayer.
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@odrisco2366 4 жыл бұрын

After 2 months of hard work and practice , I can say I have successfully tuned my e to a c

@petermooney6704 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I actually burst out laughing when I read this 😅

@maxmymsmusic3053 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha this is one of the funniest things I’ve ever read and this is soooo damn true I spent soooo long with the string it’ll be like ooooohh it’s there oops nope to flat ooooohhhh nope to sharp dammit!

@ArthurDean 3 жыл бұрын

This comment was copied from the John Mayer Live in LA performance of Neon. Lol :D

@ChrisHavok 3 жыл бұрын

Hilarious 😂

@jonasnordstrand8870 3 жыл бұрын

I just waited for ‘’I can say that I have successfully learned this😁’’ So ahahha that suprised me

@tdsimpson 5 жыл бұрын

I think I dislocated something

@frndsmrc 4 жыл бұрын

so you're in a better shape than me, because I'm pretty sure I dislocated something.

@mrjudgypants 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure it's your thumb!

@Ewonopolis 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@ShaniaDeville 4 жыл бұрын

the likes on this comment is now 420

@mrm4xim4m 4 жыл бұрын

Taylor Simpson I did too at the start! 🤣🤣😂😂👍🏼

@SherazKhan94 5 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the most easiest tutorial of Neon on youtube. Cheers mate.

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Really pleased you think so.

@stanleythehandsome5402 5 жыл бұрын

The easiest*, either you add "est" in the end or you use "most", never both :)

@1996Bagheera 4 жыл бұрын

@@stanleythehandsome5402 You must be fun at parties

@stanleythehandsome5402 4 жыл бұрын

@@1996Bagheera alchohol turns me from grammar nazi into more normal person ( jokes aside I dont consider my behaviour any wrong, I think that getting feedback while learning a language is pretty important think and I would welcome aby critique since english isn't my first language )

@dylanr.cerezo4325 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely makes it more manageable for people who lack Mayer's gigantic hands.

@kobeyobe680 5 жыл бұрын

man I don’t think people realize how good of a teacher you are, keep up the good work.

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate that.

@EYMmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Nvm

@Alisonn2 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@saab39jasgripen35 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@christianrae5179 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 100%

@flick6291 5 жыл бұрын

Why am I even watching this? Im still trying to learn Blackbird by The Beatles ffs

@soundcloudslave2790 4 жыл бұрын

LMAOO this made my night

@sydurgraham7760 4 жыл бұрын

You learn by challenging yourself. There's nothing wrong about watching a video that you think is outside of your current level

@samermohamed7644 4 жыл бұрын

Blackbird is pretty easy to learn if you use Songsterr's tab. Shouldn't take too long depending on yohr current skill level.

@desfefe 4 жыл бұрын

@A Paid NASA Shill It isnt really. I have discovered that the best way is to find that one song you want to play, but then learn other techniques required, and practice with other songs before actually attempting to learn the song you really wanted to play. That approach not only is more effective, but learn other techniques means you also learnt as a consequence even more songs.

@caqumbaproductions8035 4 жыл бұрын

@@desfefe I don't know about that, there's a lot to be said about motivation here. If you learn what you like, you'll be a lot more motivated to keep trying, but just learning techniques is not at all motivating and requires a lot more patience.

@NotKiris 4 жыл бұрын

Aight guys ... after 2 weeks .. I can finally play it but a little slower than the original tempo .. to whoever’s reading this .. hope you get it down too 😊

@TaartjeMetSlagroom 3 жыл бұрын

How’s it going now?

@williamdevine9307 3 жыл бұрын

I learned it in 2 hours

@nielsdevries5449 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamdevine9307 weird flex but okay

@mayeenmdtasin8584 3 жыл бұрын

I learned the verse in 1 day but it's hard to play at a faster tempo. I cam play it with .75 speed on the live in LA vid.

@pabs4542 3 жыл бұрын

how's it oging after 6 months ma mans? you reached those 150bpm yet?

@cruz.c 4 жыл бұрын

holy shit this is a lot easier after trying to learn it two years ago

@DanneoYT 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its the mentality man, all the people saying this is impossible are cucking themselves

@skyblue2708 3 жыл бұрын

@@DanneoYT An excuse to not practice hard enough is what that sounds like. People play it so clearly it's possible, they just don't want to try I guess.

@DanneoYT 3 жыл бұрын

@@skyblue2708 Its better to practice smart than hard, and sometimes a piece may just be out of your skill level but it wouldnt hurt to try and be humbled by it

@brandonn5408 3 жыл бұрын

@@DanneoYT same with stop this train i feel like its a lot less hard than people make it out to be

@Lianox95 5 жыл бұрын

I've got the chords and the picking pattern down, now i just need to work on my transitions and my speed, this is such a helpful tutorial I can't believe this lesson is free for everyone to see on the internet, looking forward to learning the rest on your website!

@farhanatefzoha6529 4 жыл бұрын

How's your progress now mate?

@CrimeVaultUK 4 жыл бұрын

Same I need to focus on transition speed and fluidity

@lukaszmarzec1226 4 жыл бұрын

@@CrimeVaultUK getting the chords is like 2%of the process. I've learned the chords in a couple of hours, and it's been weeks and weeks of trying to get any sort of fluidity

@mathias483 3 жыл бұрын

On the "impossible" thumb chord, it really helped me to switch from ring finger to pinky instead of sliding the ringfinger. I found that chord nearly impossible to fret using the ring finger on the 6th fret of the D-string, but using my pinky made it a lot more manageable, hope this helps someone else struggling who doesn't have enormous thumbs!

@lucaalexandru3462 3 жыл бұрын

I tried it and it's much easier thanks!!!

@tamasvarga9862 2 жыл бұрын

I think as with all impossible chords and transitions you just start out with a slow and shitty version and you gradually impove it. I have practiced it for an hour 3 days now and while still awkward it improved a lot. I vastly prefer fretting barre chords to the thumb wrap around though, even though my fingers are longish it's just so much more uncomfortable.

@marlonm3519 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the amazing tip!

@NMonks-ex9gx Жыл бұрын

Yeah it really pulls at the thumb knuckle joint in a bad way

@yoseflowy958 7 ай бұрын

Also using the ring finger instead of thumb works

@TheGroovyGuitarDude 3 жыл бұрын

KILLER tutorial dude! I’ve wanted to learn this song pretty much since I started playing guitar but had never fully tackled it! Got the shapes and picking hand motion down, now to practice my way to full speed! 🤙🏽

@Andrew-kz2dx 3 жыл бұрын

you gotta learn the live version intro tho its not complete without it

@samusammale766 5 жыл бұрын

Yay I can play the first 5 notes now ...progress has been made slowly but surely

@brandonkeenan1302 4 жыл бұрын

Samu Sammale keep up that positivity for real

@laksthegamer1185 Жыл бұрын

How s your progress now?

@rangamsarmah2061 5 жыл бұрын

2:18 lol I instantly started playing another one bites the dust all with slap.

@CoollastKillerPawn 5 жыл бұрын

Nice name

@arlo_court 5 жыл бұрын

Same haha

@BAYGE 5 жыл бұрын

I literally did the exact same thing

@Wildart2 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, I think it starts off with a C note

@valentinzelenco7770 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wildart2 it starts with a A note. On the E string it goes: 5-3-0-0-0 0-0-0-3-5

@AJJohn-qt4hv 5 жыл бұрын

at last somebody that actually made a proper video , man u earned a loyal subscriber .

@marten1492 2 жыл бұрын

I imagined this was by far out of my level but you actually made it really understandable for me, after one day full of practice I kinda got it down. thx chris

@brendanmcg8566 5 жыл бұрын

and then your going to sing over top of this.

@bengauthier7320 4 жыл бұрын

... I hadn't thought that far yet

@chimkinnunget7882 4 жыл бұрын

With thousands of people watching you

@victorjaredmarquezalegria1005 3 жыл бұрын

Jhon Mayer is a máster, even Clapton say that, its like other hokaguee saying that you are really máster to,

@JosephLachh 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha!

@chinitodindo 5 жыл бұрын

You're the best! The best teaching method,very detailed,precise and clear.

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@masterdentaltechnician1914 Жыл бұрын

The original song is at 102 bpm. After 2 days of practice I am at 70 bpm. Many people believe it's the hardest riff but the structure of the riff is actually very logical and repeats itself. Great tutorial.

@thechiccospillo95 5 жыл бұрын

I am a decent guitar player, but my thumb doesn' t do that

@HearMeLearn 5 жыл бұрын

John Mayer isn’t mortal

@hannahchapman2616 5 жыл бұрын

Don't use your thumb then. Use other fingers there's not just one rule to playing a chord 🙂

@omersiton8932 5 жыл бұрын

@@hannahchapman2616 you know human have just 5 fingers right?

@hannahchapman2616 5 жыл бұрын

@@omersiton8932 😂 👌

@rensanchez422 5 жыл бұрын

also mayer use his thumb to slide from 8th to 10th fret

@ryannickles3218 5 жыл бұрын

This is the only neon tutorial I’ve ever seen that gets the whole riff right. Well done!

@bellarose1653 3 жыл бұрын

procrastinating study so hard that i learnt this in a day

@seanstamper1459 3 жыл бұрын

Godamn

@deckasetiawan7584 3 жыл бұрын

Time well spent then, well done

@ameet4625 3 жыл бұрын

Me too I got exams soon

@wrickel0727 3 жыл бұрын

What the fuck... How

@rexon6197 2 жыл бұрын

Same here bro same here

@landonkensinger3349 3 жыл бұрын

Playing this at half speed right now, I’ve noticed playing with the correct picking pattern make the percussion flow so much better. Thanks for showing that!

@jjvas1 5 жыл бұрын

Best I've seen on "Neon" by far. Kudos!

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man.

@Gpasones 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading this video lesson !! ive got this song ringing in my head tonight and luckily i saw this and make me master the riff in just a few hours. Have a good day mr. *cheerss*

@borgar01 5 жыл бұрын

First time hearing you play the main riff, I instantly clicked like And when I heard all your lessons and tabs were free on your website, you had my subscription as well! Cheers man❤️

@Timon898 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best lesson on this song out there!!!

@xcxcxcxcxc231 5 жыл бұрын

Happy one-year channel-iversary! Looking forward to another year of great content! Keep it up! Your channel is my absolute favorite!

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I REALLY appreciate that. It's been an interesting year, I feel like I've learnt a lot but at the same time I still have soooo much to learn/do. Thanks for your support!

@bluesdlc 3 жыл бұрын

thank you chris.... I’ve been going through your videos since January and was intimidated by this one for quite a bit but decided to give it a try and it’s not as challenging to learn as I anticipated! All thanks to your great teaching👍

@masonstanley1178 5 жыл бұрын

Finished learning the main riff and about to go learn the intro/ chorus/ bridge at your website. HUGE thank you to you for this man

@mattsteets2369 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, you are an amazing teacher! Most straightforward tutorial of Neon I have seen! I can’t play it like you yet, but I am really encouraged that I might someday. Keep it up!

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man, appreciate it. You'll be able to play it in time I'm sure.

@davidk9811 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent walkthrough of the chords and how to play it. It actually clicked faster than I thought it would though, I guess learning Stop this Train helped with the slapping and thumb+pointing finger tapping. Thank you! :)

@lonkennedy 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Lesson- your picking mechanics description at 3:26 is very clear. Thanks for that

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

That's great, really glad it's helped you out.

@marcosspatz8057 5 жыл бұрын

You're a genius! Love your videos. I've been waiting for this tutorial for a long time now and really appreciate your effort in making this possible… Thanks a lot!!!! Greetings from Argentina!

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Marcos Spatz it’s an absolute pleasure, really happy you like it!

@Spejderfuglen 4 жыл бұрын

Th’e best neon lesson On KZfaq. Most accurate by far. You are the only one getting the second og Third ghosted rythm notes On spot. Perfect percussion Sound the makes all the difference. Thanks a million. You are really great :)

@abeimnida 3 жыл бұрын

BROTHER! Thank you for this walkthrough practice! I'm able to follow it properly, thank you!

@pizrux6592 3 жыл бұрын

Got to say the way that you slowly build on the song was incredible for teaching very well done and amazing tutorial!!!

@connorbeauleau38 3 жыл бұрын

Started watching two days ago, and I can proudly say that I’ve successfully completed this and I feel ten times cooler now so thanks man

@riiiiiiiiiiiiichCogs Жыл бұрын

I first tried to learn to play this as a 19 year old kid back in 2009. Needless to say KZfaq was far less helpful back then for this song. The tutorials were nothing compared to this. You have my subscription sir. 14 years later and I'm back to take this on and thanks to this lesson I'm confident in another 14 years of solid practice I may have the first few chords down!

@aishwarideshkar638 3 жыл бұрын

People, just start trying. I'm one year in playing guitar and started playing neon 3 days ago and I'm already making noticeable progress. 3rd day and I can play the first 2 chords in 0.5x. Not enough but atleast I'm getting somewhere. Update that no one asked : I can play the whole riff at the original speed after 6 days. (not of the live version, the original soundtrack's speed.)

@lauracamachogutierrez5307 4 жыл бұрын

What a good quarantine with this man! Thank u.

@zalamanceaktas2905 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man! As for the hard chords, I couldn’t even hold my fingers in those positions in the beginning but after doing them again and again I can finally play them with ease. Don’t give up guys! Don’t blame your “small hands”

@davidlee6949 4 жыл бұрын

no nonsense. love it. you had me familiar with all the shapes and chords by the second watch through. ill probably have this song perfected by the end of the weekend. cheers man! thanks!

@ingemartinfosslandlkken2713 2 жыл бұрын

I swear this lesson made a VERY diffucult song just that little bit easier, well done!

@user-ny5ip5sx2s 3 жыл бұрын

Started learning 3 hours ago, i can do it in half speed by now! Thanks, awesome lesson!

@corbin4822 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this is the only good lesson for this version. You’re the only reason I can play this song.❤️

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Corbin, really pleased you can play it.

@pranitmaldikar24 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Probably the best one on YT! Helped me alot 🙏

@ameenhegazy4488 3 жыл бұрын

September 2020 and this is the best neon guitar tutorial hands down

@mangiferaindica6874 4 жыл бұрын

I never thought learn this, but after 3 hours I almost have it down if I play it at a slightly slower tempo. Thank you for making such a simple tutorial that I could follow. For everyone who’s getting frustrated push through it because after only playing guitar for a month I was able to get this, it just took time.

@krishdutta5466 4 жыл бұрын

Mangifera Indica YOU ARE INSANE MAN! AMAZING JOB 😁. It is unbelievable that only after a month of playing, you’ve reached this level. That is fucking crazy man, I’ve been playing for a couple of years and I’m nowhere near this. Keep practicing man, you’re awesome!

@mangiferaindica6874 4 жыл бұрын

Krish Dutta Thank you! This means a lot!

@riotalliance3100 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao you dident learn this in 3 hours after a month of playing peole that have been playing for 20. Plus years have taken days to learn this

@ItsHarrySpeakman 5 жыл бұрын

best lesson i've seen for this song. Great channel

@TommyHensify 11 ай бұрын

Excellent work mate. This is literally the best guitar tutorial on a song I have ever seen, especially one with such an odd technique that is a little difficult to nail. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years and I think you are the best I’ve seen at breaking down songs. I’ve also seen several other videos and it’s the same top notch quality throughout

@SixStringFingerpicking 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it

@Jonathan-37 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been practising this song for roughly 1 year n I can finally sing while playing it

@chie1709 Жыл бұрын

I’m so thankful that there are plenty of content out there shared about this. But everyone seems to look at the slap and tap first before simply showing the placements. I’ll learn this, and then I’ll make a video showing the placement first, and then the slap and tap technique later. It just makes the learning process more complicated when the slap and tap, and the placement, is taught together.

@allenherrera3981 5 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial there is. Learned it in less then than a day. thank you man.

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Allen.

@LuisMarSan 3 жыл бұрын

Best lesson by far! Thank you! I'' practicing so hard.

@Ahmed-157 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson!

@thekuksonshow 4 жыл бұрын

this is the best way to explain a great song! congratulation and thanks a lot mate

@autorenteamasb8804 3 жыл бұрын

I think I’ve seen almost all tutorials on neon …this one is the most understandable thanks

@itluis100 3 жыл бұрын

wow i been practicing hour and a half and I already dominated the first part, great video!!

@Andrew-kz2dx 3 жыл бұрын

i practiced the intro and the parts in this vid for a week and can now play it full speed, so to all y'all struggling, just dont stop. it really pays off in the end

@GentlemanJasper 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, took me 2 days about 5 hours total, because of your great video!

@przemyslawkolodziej3847 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Thank You!

@kajahuseby6058 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great tutorial!

@thijs199 5 жыл бұрын

I will do this, thanks! I got the picking pattern down, am going to write down those chords now so I won't forget I will save and like

@aliteral_watermelonz3940 6 ай бұрын

your explanation of the right hand technique has been the easiest to understand on yt by far for me, amazing work

@SixStringFingerpicking 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@benroberts5555 4 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial yet man, thanks heaps ❤️

@carlmarriott4490 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial thanks!

@louisabbey2370 4 жыл бұрын

It’s taken the whole world to be in lockdown due to a pandemic for me to try and learn this. :/

@TheAProdHD 3 жыл бұрын

after two hours i got it, thanks mate i would never thought i could achieve this masterpiece

@kajahuseby6058 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great tutorial!✨

@rumikadissanayake5417 2 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner and my fretting hand is burning after practicing this, but almost got it not giving up, thank you for the tutorial mate :)

@tanawutsweethome6944 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear, thank you!

@backyardboys7369 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. I have wanted to learn this song for a long time and you were a great teacher

@SixStringFingerpicking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you're very welcome

@elilapack2336 4 жыл бұрын

Tuning the A string sharper to match the E (C) at Fret 10 makes the last chord much much easier

@arenbishwokarma6135 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to learn this song since 1 year.. But still stuck on fingerpicking.. Thanks man you have done really amazing work.. Cheers

@Theman-im3fl 3 жыл бұрын

BEST lesson on youtube! at 7:20 i use my ring finger for the first part then switch to my pinky for the second part of that. For those that have difficulty with this part, lift your thumb when you slap so your ring finger can reach. At 8:45 use your thumb for the e (C string) tenth fret! and ring finger on the d! it is so much easier! I hope this helps!

@sol5759 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, best teacher ever

@jakub8302 3 жыл бұрын

Started learning this about an hour ago. Got the chords, got the notes, now I just need to work on that timing and speed

@stevecasner9666 4 жыл бұрын

brilliant tutorial. bravo.

@MattF12765 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos to this teacher. That is one hard piece to play.

@gauravmishra5998 5 жыл бұрын

Thnks for making my dream come true.. specially with your another intro video....

@tiedyedakman017 2 жыл бұрын

I must say this is the best tutorial on KZfaq.

@ECWRetreat 11 ай бұрын

The best teaching of neon and shortest but good.

@ddude1212 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, I can’t believe how good this tutorial is, AND it’s for free!!

@SixStringFingerpicking 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, glad you like it.

@watcher777777777 3 жыл бұрын

SUPER tutorial!!! Thanks very much!

@kikesanchez1473 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial man. I can play now this song thanks to you!

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Really pleased to hear it.

@emiljohan7734 4 жыл бұрын

great tutorial, you play it so good too.

@ryanberry7287 4 жыл бұрын

You can literally see on his guitar how much he practiced this

@williampotts4282 4 жыл бұрын

What are u talking about

@SkylerAcord 4 жыл бұрын

This tutorial is so helpful thank u!!!

@richardjarram1590 4 жыл бұрын

very good lesson

@notaprohmm3459 5 жыл бұрын

thank you. so much helpful buddy...keep it up

@SixStringFingerpicking 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it's helped you out.

@uncolabs7150 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing dude

@norm7983 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job man😊

@unknowninfinium4353 4 жыл бұрын

Man you explained this so well instead of making it complicated. Subbed.

@SixStringFingerpicking 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

@jaspersean6805 4 жыл бұрын

I started off by learning the hardest thing possible, it was HARD, but it got me to where I am now (a good guitar player)

@junkbot2.1 4 жыл бұрын

Just started learning this last night, ill have it down solid in 2 days

@nathanmoser1649 3 жыл бұрын

I always end up on this video. Here we go, 7th time trying to learn's a charm

@niallbergindy1262 Жыл бұрын

Chris you are the bomb! ❤️

@mrhomard609 5 жыл бұрын

Damn I'm glad I was a pianist before learning that song, it sure helps

@UN4SS1GN3D Жыл бұрын

Came back to this song 2 years later and wow I think I’m gonna be able to play it

@user-qf3dn6sz6e Жыл бұрын

Not going to lie, I’ve been fingerpicking for about 2 years now and I’ve gotten pretty good now and haven’t really had that hard of a time learning up to this point. It feels good to be humbled.