Let's learn EVERY Lick from Sultans Of Swing

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Күн бұрын

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Knopfler, can you handle this?
Illsley, can you handle this?
Withers, can you handle this?
I don't think they can handle this!
Today we learn EVERY lick from Sultans Of Swing.
Thanks for 400,000 views on the cover video; I never imagined it would get to that. I hope this tutorial answers some of the questions I have received over the years.
For a more insightful journey, consider checking out the learning materials on my Patreon including Tabs and Backing Tracks.
Thanks.
#DireStraits #SultansOfSwing
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00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Overview
01:32 - Intro Solo
03:20 - Lick 1
03:54 - Lick 2
04:41 - Lick 3
05:58 - Lick 4
07:48 - Lick 5
08:26 - Lick 6
09:46 - Lick 7
09:58 - Lick 8
10:45 - Chorus
13:54 - Lick 9
14:40 - Lick 10
16:23 - Lick 11
17:10 - Lick 12
18:20 - Lick 13
19:00 - Lick 14
20:18 - Lick 15
20:32 - Lick 16
21:37 - Lick 17
22:33 - Lick 18
23:33 - Lick 19
23:43 - Lick 20
24:11 - Lick 21
25:30 - Lick 22
25:59 - Lick 23
26:34 - Lick 24
27:50 - Final Thoughts

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@JohnHWelch63 7 ай бұрын

I've seen Mark Knopfler play this live a million times and he never plays all the licks, and most of the time the solos, exactly like the studio version. He usually tosses in one or two familiar licks to get the audience cheering, but other than that he plays it twiddly bits. He improvised it all in the studio then picked out the licks he liked for the recording.

@soyeladmin3147 3 жыл бұрын

why doesn't this video get a million views? literally what I and everyone needed

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks. Who knows? Maybe KZfaq hates bandanas. Feel free to share it around. 🔥🙌🏻

@Rick_Cleland 2 жыл бұрын

ONE HUNDRED BILLION!!

@MikeHaskell9 Жыл бұрын

It really is an epic tutorial.

@brianeckert774 Жыл бұрын

Yes me too!

@gregyoung5774 Жыл бұрын

The best tutorial I’ve seen. Clear and slow enough but keeps it moving. Well done!

@edhayes9037 6 ай бұрын

There are many good Sultans tutorials out there, but this is truly superior. The tabs are amazing and include the fingerings, tab, and the notes. Excellent musicality all the way through and, let’s be honest, Sped is pretty entertaining. 🎉

@SpedSpedding 6 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thank you so much. Have a happy new year! 🤘🏻

@Gramarrowsmith Жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate!! 59 years old and been trying to get this forever and now I've got it! It's very comprehensive, so it's pretty easy to grasp and it helps that you're a personable dude and a little humour never goes astray! I'll blow your trumpet to everyone now! Cheers!!!!!!

@ivorytower7 2 ай бұрын

OK, not only is this a killer lesson...But the humor takes it over the top! Actually makes learning all this even easier. I learned a TON on this one and am coming back for more from Sped! Thanks for putting this together!

@junkhorder2155 3 жыл бұрын

I really dig the way you teach - Yes please on the solos!

@josephskoblar1920 11 ай бұрын

I have been trying to learn these licks for 30 years, and now I am learning it with my daughter and it is so much fun! Thanks Matey!

@KevinMetcalfe Жыл бұрын

With your help I’m getting through this. Got solo 1 down. Know solo 2, but still needs work (maybe I need a headband…) and now getting though these bits. Your videos are SO helpful. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate them. Love your content and your style. Thanks so much!

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin, great to hear!

@jeffreyhill7990 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done, great tone, very clean, your teaching skills are phenomenal

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate that, so many nice comments on this video, feeling grateful. 🙏🏻✨

@vanillacreem816 Жыл бұрын

Just when I think I found the perfect lesson for this song , then I come across yours and you take it to the next level! Excellent lesson sir- easy to follow and the way you demo the licks are as flawless as always.

@jeffreyvanhorn1996 Жыл бұрын

He just became the best guitar teacher on KZfaq. This is unbelievably informative and helpful. Your sense of humor is unmatched. This would be impossible without you showing us. It really does deserve a million views!! So thank you a million times! I'm diving in.

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Jeffrey! So cool to hear this form you, have fun.

@rainieralcazar7486 Ай бұрын

Man, I never thought that I could learn all the riffs of this song. I can now play the whole song including the solos (but still not that perfect). thanks to you Man.

@leobarrios2532 Жыл бұрын

This is the best guitar teacher in my experience of watching KZfaq. Thank you sir.

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

That’s Huge, thanks Leo! First solo lesson out now as well. Good timing. 🤘🏻😏

@chrisdem7917 Жыл бұрын

I just came across this video while browsing the net and finally found exactly what I was looking for. And there I must admit that it is certainly the best tutorial I have ever seen on this song. So I'm bookmarking this link, and I hope everyone who sees this video will do the same. I wish every time I click on this video (i.e. every day from now on) I see 1k more thumbs up!

@1Keef 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!! Have been waiting for this for a long time. Now I have something to do for the weekend! Cheers mate!👍👍

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! It’ll definitely keep you busy, have fun! 💪🏻

@urskunz2537 25 күн бұрын

that was really a journey, wow. Thanks a lot. You're off for a pint, I'm off to tell the band to learn sultans of swing so I can use what I learned. The most difficult thing is to stay concentrated and play the right lick at the right place. Well, just at the beginning, later on, I guess you just do what comes to your hand :) Thanks again, you're great!

@Alex-ce1ol 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this and the other two videos in this series. Hands down the best Sultans of Swing tutorial on KZfaq. I've had the intro licks and the first solo down for years, but never bothered learning the rest of the song until now. Coupled with the backing track "Sultans of Swing without Lead Guitar" and a Twin Reverb model, my fingers are sore from jamming with the band. Awesome job

@ivancortez300 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bro.THANKS,There are many good tutorials around,but no one like yours.You play and teach well,and your solos and arpegios are perfect.Thanks.I learned a lot and much better with you.I hope you got Santana and C.C.C.

@rafaelramos2731 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t stop watching this video over and over again. Very very helpful. Time practice and patience is all we need for this. Almost forgot, a lot of passion to learn.

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Rafael! So glad that you liked this video. ❤️🙏🏻

@DavidDotson-lo6rp 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I’m old enough to have seen all the greats - Page, the Who, Stones, Clapton, all over a dozen times. I consider I can’t really name a favorite. I can honestly say that you have Mr Page down to the last note. Takes a great deal of effort and dedication to achieve this. Plus it’s very obvious that you love what you do. Again my thanks.

@user-mm6fy4rb9o Жыл бұрын

Great work brother. Thanks.

@dgreen3298 Жыл бұрын

This is the perfect way to instruct! Slow enough for beginners and fast enough for intermediate and advanced players. Thanks for the assist!

@gaelleonard8830 7 ай бұрын

I love that i can pick out the licks i like best...at first...but then ..i find im able to pick up the others...naturally..it sort of flows! Nicely done. Cheers! Never thought id ever be able to play anything from Sultans of Swing...always looked to hard..and daunting, .written down in tab! This is great! 👍😁

@leedutton7683 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Sped, we need the solos too please 😁

@waynes517 Жыл бұрын

I learn by listening and watching - tabs drive me crazy. I've made more progress in this song in 8 mins of watching this video than I have 3 weeks of muddling through tabs. Alchemy version next ;)

@spivvo 3 жыл бұрын

V nice.... I learnt it solo and all a couple of years ago and then recorded myself playing it..... because the chances of remembering the whole thing and getting the licks in the right order a year later are close to zero! I’ll come here if I ever need to play it :)

@rafaelramos2731 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u thank u thank u…………. Many times over. This is just what I needed to finish my complete learning program on this fabulous song. With these licks, I complete lead guitar parts. Thank u again, somebody had to do it for the almost advanced guitarists benefit.

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found this so useful. Not sure if there’s another video that goes through each one in depth so I thought I’d do it. We all have our own style anyway.

@bootiecothrantv 4 ай бұрын

Incredibly well done video and tutorial. After decades of avoiding this song I’m finally on my way. Thanks man!

@sub0969 3 жыл бұрын

You really are one of the best guitarist on KZfaq thanks for another amazing video. Can’t wait to see what you do next

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you so much Charlie, that's so kind! 🙏🏻

@MSpotatoes Жыл бұрын

I love how you describe a sweep without actually saying sweep. 2:49

@seanstobbs2943 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant video.. . This has helped me alot . Thanks dude 😎💪

@johnhalac6114 Жыл бұрын

You're a good man, Sped! Keep up the great work. Excellent teacher and very funny.

@samfurtado5971 Ай бұрын

Super buddy, you are cool as cumber.. tried Sultan of Swings but just got lost in the woods but after listening to your licks, I reached someplace buddy. Keep going man, 3 Cheers😀👍

@edzappia2892 Жыл бұрын

Lot of time and effort into this one. Nice. Really nice.

@Cayiguitar 5 ай бұрын

Aside from the flawless playing and lovely tones, what a brilliant idea to make a Sultans 💫lick-only💫 video. Thanks mate! Greetings from Colombia! 🎸❤‍🔥

@kgnnlb Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sped, great tutorial.

@tteitei 4 ай бұрын

Nice one. Like for many people this song has been one of the most challenging to learn as a beginner/intermediate. Thanks again for the tutorial.

@bonzo1928 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! I have been fiddliing with this for years and finally done!

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Nice to have them all laid out one after the other.

@roberta.6399 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the concise lick lesson. It's extremely complicated and you've helped me immensely. Good instructor you are.

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Robert! The most challenging thing is remembering the order. 🤯 Have fun playing it now.

@gaelleonard8830 8 ай бұрын

Loved it! Cheers Sped! 👍🌈

@eddieflotte7996 Жыл бұрын

everything is great. ou are a superb teacher. I've never caught on to the divisions in each segment along the red play line. If that is normal I've never noticed it before. I love that feature. Thank you for doing all of this. you must also be a great guitar player. congratulations on your awesomeness.

@billsaltz4220 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Explained, very well, not too fast ,not too slowly. Very nicely done, thank you!

@nidaroon858 3 ай бұрын

massive effort mate thank you!!!

@jwilkinson341 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson thanks, finally I will be able to play it properly

@stephenmackey440 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant lesson, the best!

@Oldtimerider Жыл бұрын

Never thought I could get my head wrapped around this classic, but with your guidance, I did. Forever grateful!

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh amazing! You’re welcome. Solos lesson out there now as well. 💪🏻

@MikeHaskell9 Жыл бұрын

How’d you do that? I want to do that. Hey Sped, we need a tutorial on how to give you money.

@TommySG1 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome Sped! I can’t wait to dig into this!!!!! 🤟🤙

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

Counting down the clock! ⏰ I think you’ll dig it. 😏

@TommySG1 3 жыл бұрын

I have NO doubt! 😀

@BlackJackMcZ 8 ай бұрын

Heluva job mate, thank for this, i feel i need a bandana too now. Just need to mememorise them all and then memorise the arrangements, rhythm, solo....sheesh dude, what are you doing to us!

@larryjohnson9737 2 ай бұрын

Wiht this guys voice in my head, he makes me believe I can play Yngwie now!!! What a great teacher...

@user-cy6xl6jk5p 9 ай бұрын

Mate, this is the greatest video ever uploaded to KZfaq. Thank you so much, you are a guitar god!

@SpedSpedding 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for such an awesome comment!

@DavidDotson-lo6rp 10 ай бұрын

Hi, been away for a bit, thanks for this tutorial, I’ve really missed you friend!! Thanks for your hard work!

@SpedSpedding 10 ай бұрын

Welcome back! Don't be a stranger.

@tescosdad3898 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this!

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Sorry I kept you waiting haha! Hope you enjoy it.

@Svenster81 Жыл бұрын

Best video i found so far, thanks a lot!

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks. Glad it helped.

@user-lu5ul8vc3l 2 жыл бұрын

I really thank you, im learning the song to play it with my band and you made it so much easier!!

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool, let me know how it turns out! Glad you’re enjoying the lesson!

@mangarosaexperience8643 18 күн бұрын

Fantastic class !!! Thanks a lot !!!

@paulmundy7350 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic. Thankyou

@josephturnner6390 Жыл бұрын

You keep amazing me with your work bro. I have not heard to many people that can get these kinda songs right. Thank you for doing "Achilles last stand " and Fool in the Rain" by Zeppelin. .. I had a feeling there was more going on in those songs than I was prepared to find that could make them sound proper. It was like a treasure that had been hidden from me for all these years I'm gonna study your work here on "Sultans of Swing " as well. Thank you.

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you! So glad there of value to you. 🙌🏻 Have fun with Sultans; for me it’s all about memorising the order of the lines. Haha.

@AliOsman1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent teaching technique, just the right pace. For the first time I feel playing this song is achievable! Liked and subscribed, thanks.

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome Ali, have fun putting it together! The most difficult thing is remembering the order of all the phrases! 😂

@AliOsman1 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpedSpedding So true 😂

@Bob48 9 ай бұрын

A huge thanks for this...just came across it. Winter's coming here in Canada and with all the extra time, will give me a real challenge. Nicely put together.

@SpedSpedding 9 ай бұрын

Yeah this one will definitely see you through! Just topped up on my maple syrup as well. Hoping that sees me through (the week) 😂 🇨🇦

@johncabrali6831 Жыл бұрын

Brother, phenomenal work. Thank you!

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@6stringgunner511 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, Brother!!! Awesome Lesson!!! I'm gonna be working on THIS one for a while!!! I've pulled a Guinness and enjoying a pint right NOW. I've subbed and rang the bell! Looking forward to seeing more tutorials!!! Have a GREAT weekend and be safe out there . ✌🏻

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, you got your own bar there? I’ll have one too. 🤣 Have the best weekend playing these iconic licks.

@TheMgJM Жыл бұрын

I love this video. You explain the licks really clearly. Thank you.

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@Karl3.142 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely bangin’! Thank you sooooo much!!!!

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Karl!

@tonybrady2884 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! After 40 years of struggling it now becomes clear! Solo @ now please!👋👋👋

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

Solo lesson has just dropped last week! 🙌🏻

@malcolmhodgson7540 Жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@AdrianBott-xf3gx Жыл бұрын

So clear! Brilliant - thanks!

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@markdonaldson3920 2 ай бұрын

Great video cheers dude 🤟

@danielsteenblik8028 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome! Thanks!

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. 👌🏻

@bradpoole400 Жыл бұрын

Very good and helpful video. I subscribed.

@SpedSpedding Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Brad. Thank you!

@fuzybubbles 3 ай бұрын

This video is great. Thank you for this excellent lesson.

@SpedSpedding 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@gabo9604 6 ай бұрын

This kind of tutorial is we need, you're awesome man.. pls don't stop sharing your talent.. And pls .. the tutorial of solo.. Thank you .. keep rockin 🤘🍻

@SpedSpedding 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. 👏🏻 Both solo lessons are up! Enjoy.

@chrsrans1 4 ай бұрын

I'm no expert, but this sounds very authentic to my ears, I will be coming back to this lesson for definite.

@MrIanmmackay 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely Brilliant! 🤩👊🎸

@Urbansoul02 3 жыл бұрын

Just an absolutely great lesson and playing. Best breakdown, especially that cool jazzy lick which sounds spot on. Thumbs up.

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, which one is the Jazzy one? The one that descends right down to the F?

@Urbansoul02 3 жыл бұрын

@@SpedSpedding Yes that is the one. i believe you resolved it correctly. Thank you.

@scottfoxworthy6318 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@MotorRoseMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! The bandana makes all the difference! I've been working on this and have to use a pick. There's a couple of licks that are really tough with a pick - well there are plenty that are tricky! Thanks for the video.

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, some of the faster licks actually make more sense with the fingers. You can see how he’s arrived at certain phrases etc.

@lukestacy9302 Жыл бұрын

I remember the first time the dj played this song on the radio. She was so excited about him singing and playing lead through the whole song. Man I’m old! Never thought I’d be able to play any of this song but guess what!

@kevine6555 7 ай бұрын

Very useful video. Well presented with a refreshing sense of humour.

@SpedSpedding 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I like a crap joke or 4.

@douglasncarter 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work.

@robertdaquin3393 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve seen on this song. He almost makes it look learnable.

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

Haha it is Robert! I know you can get it. 💪🏻

@jonpaulyerby-thespacebetween 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very clear and articulate, thank you!

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, you’re welcome.

@zacharylitvack7775 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Best instructor ever!

@SpedSpedding 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! So glad you enjoyed this!

@steelydan1242 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man🤘.

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, love your comments!

@projectnineveh1501 6 ай бұрын

Great teacher👍

@FINELINEVAN 3 жыл бұрын

As usual walk away learning something new. In this case gonna start leaving the pick down and soloing with finger picking, its a different sound for sure. Was never fan of song ( maybe classic rock radio killed it over the years for me) by technique this is something I will experiment. Bandanna looks cool , thanks again teach!

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Ed! Stoked that you still feel inspired even if you’ve heard it 20,000 times before. 🎉🧐

@hirabrown4595 2 жыл бұрын

been trying for a while wow came across this guy thx so much

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped!

@richieneal2555 4 ай бұрын

Sir! You are a wonderful teacher…

@clausmoth 9 ай бұрын

Best lesson on youtube ❤

@SpedSpedding 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@hwarang76 6 ай бұрын

phwew!! That was a lot!! Now it's time to go memorize some lyrics so I can get up under the lights and do my thing!! Thanks!

@feliperojo8724 3 жыл бұрын

Great work ! Thanks from 🇫🇷

@SpedSpedding 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 🇫🇷

@hemanthadesilva527 2 жыл бұрын

Super Excellent Tutorial on "Sultans of Swing."

@akmt123 10 ай бұрын

Excellent, cheers from Canada.

@lastofthe4horsemen279 2 жыл бұрын

Let's do this Sped.Loved your Ramble on cover about 5yrs ago( im new to the channel) .Great Strat there looks like coffee in a good way.Mark Knopfler ,what a player,and Great songwriter. Enough talk lets play guitar.

@SpedSpedding 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he is a mind blowing player. His phrasing, sense of melody… incredible. That was a fun cover looking back, even got some drumming on the knees on there! 😂