The positive energy from this song and delivery is electrifying.
@RandyMony
7 жыл бұрын
Never seen a guitar tuned like that - I didn't know that's how they did it! Learn somethin' new every day - Sounds great!
@letstravelwithsean
6 жыл бұрын
you have to be generally an old hippy ( at least back then).. to know that triple drop tuning of Steve Stills....learned it from my older sisters boyfriend back in 1971, I was 14, and into all the west coast country rock sounds of the day....you can come up with all kind of original music in that great tuning made famous by Stills. Richie Havens has an outstanding original tuning as well, check it out. JT
@djmarka1962
2 жыл бұрын
Killer freaking lesson James! Sure miss ya.
@g.scottbucannibal6456
5 жыл бұрын
whose jaw also dropped when he started playing after the tuning lesson? great job and a big thank you!!
@neilraymond920
Жыл бұрын
Right???
@granth2110
Жыл бұрын
Alternate tunings are a truly magical world.
@friedrich1957
Жыл бұрын
G.Scott Buchanibal, might you be Clan Buchannan? I'm Clan Innebriated!😂
@BIGELOW.65
2 ай бұрын
My jaw dropped on the first four strings I tuned.
@Celticcanadian69
4 жыл бұрын
Just tuned my 12 string to that and it sounds amazing !
@tsfurlan
4 жыл бұрын
Man, Stills was pure genius.
@ronibarth3319
2 ай бұрын
He is
@skaybaltimore
4 жыл бұрын
Best tutorial for this song -- ever. (I thought I was ahead of the curve playing it in drop D tuning. This blows that away!)
@billgavinmusic7182
Жыл бұрын
Freaking freaking awesome... I had NO IDEA this song was tuned that way. Love it
@ooofest
7 жыл бұрын
Unique tuning, practical instruction and eminently rational playing. This came across wonderfully, I feel. Just another stellar sharing and performance from James James!
@fretkillrfan
7 жыл бұрын
Well-struck comment and compliment.
@AnthoBalto-pj9vl
11 күн бұрын
Fantastic lesson as usual James love learning new tunings this is a classic thanks
@JeffGessas
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson. Stephen Stills style tunings are always fun to mess around with and can really up the diversity of your sound with very simple technique.
@louisoshea7677
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the lessons you impart. Most edifying and enjoyable.
@kingrobert1st
4 жыл бұрын
My gf bought me this album for my 18th birthday and this was the killer track on it. Never knew it was this tuning.
@funguy4utube
Жыл бұрын
Thnx JJ this has now become my new Go To song .... playing it transports me into pure bliss
@samweston6272
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson.
@leftfield70
4 жыл бұрын
Another amazing tutorial. Keep them coming. Currently listening to Stephen Stills Manassas, Incredible album with some amazing songs.
@davidburchettephotography6513
7 жыл бұрын
Thnx for being there James and doing what you do. Excellent as always.
@melroberts7987
2 жыл бұрын
Amazingly fun song to learn! On my radar!..Thanks.
@gusman412
2 жыл бұрын
I heard this played in standard tuning. It was close but no CIGAR !! This tuning is spot on !! Great Job !
@EndofUSA
6 жыл бұрын
that was one Hell of great strummin!!!! You got it perfect!!! Bravo!!!
@jefftech8497
5 жыл бұрын
The droning in this tuning is awesome!
@ianbartle456
2 жыл бұрын
Yup beyond awesome for me! Sounds like three guitars and a bass dulcimer droning away underneath it all. Stills was a creative genius with his own things happenin'. SO sad he went so very close to utterly ruining himself with coke. He deserved far better senior years for the immense pleasure he gave to others as a younger man, but he recklessly threw his health away. DON'T do that, people.
@brentmoyer6618
6 ай бұрын
You are the one to come to for CSNY! Thank you JJ!
@babbalouie3074
4 жыл бұрын
Played this song for decades in open G. Was passable but never sounded quite right. Just tuned my guild to this tuning. Holy Macanoly! There is the sound. Thanks.
@slimwellie
Жыл бұрын
There are hundreds of guitar tutorials on here but I always come to you for the definitive method and style.
@janeenraeheller5887
15 күн бұрын
Thank you! It will be great to play it in this tuning.
@hkguitar1984
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, love those alternate tunings. Thank You James.
@colink4823
3 жыл бұрын
Such a full sound, just wonderful
@jrpipik
7 жыл бұрын
Stills probably tuned that low to match the steel drums. One of those perfect choruses -- he was really kissed by the muse that day!
@jimfitzgerald6510
7 жыл бұрын
The nights i went to bed listening to that song and other CSN tunes with my $39 stereo and headphones. A few of those songs were distorted by some blotter, not the cheap system. A great time for music and discovery.
@gregorymacdonnell7914
4 жыл бұрын
@ jim Fitzgerald I don`t think many people are going to, or are too young to understand what you mean by "blotter". I do, of course, or I would not have texted you about it. Anyway, I know that many songs remind me of certain days that I dropped, and 90% of those memories are good ones. Unfortunately one day I ended up going to the E.R. because the purple ,double barrel dots were laced with a shitload of speed. I was very close to a heart attack. AArrrrgghhh! That SUCKED! I honestly would like to get my hands on some caps and stems, cuz I am 53, and do not trust anything but the natural. It has been about 25 years, since my last experience. "Or have you ever been experienced ? Well I have, not necessarily stoned, but..beautiful".
@dianajones5059
6 жыл бұрын
Great job on the tuning it sounds so right, you have so much to offer,thanks
@theredguitar212
7 ай бұрын
It’s Stephens 71st birthday today and this pops up on my KZitem! JJ works in mysterious ways.
@swingmanu9969
6 ай бұрын
he's about ten years older!!!
@DavidWalker-wz9rl
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing - Thank You!
@georgevanderlaan5028
5 жыл бұрын
Man, I love your lessons. I was a fan of your old channel too. Your song choices are spot on and they're songs that are famous for being tough to work out by ear. Your lesson of Stuck in the Middle was perfect. You don't do a lot of handholding and the lessons are fairly quick and right to the point. The only guitar lessons I watch on KZitem really. If you setup a Patron I'd be your first donor. Keep it up.
@andrewptob
7 жыл бұрын
Never heard of this tuning before. Thanks for sharing!
@Pawgee
7 жыл бұрын
man....that makes me happy...thank you...I was so very young when I heard it...
@alkitzman9179
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James another classic in a unusual tuning.
@BretMicheals2002tour
7 жыл бұрын
awesome ..my favorite acoustic band...thanks
@harigeorgeson5885
7 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered how this was played. Now I can attempt it. On the "Stephen Stills" album with Stills seated next to a toy giraffe in the snow. It also contains "Sit yourself Down", another Latin-tinged acoustic gem. Reminiscent of the Manassas album. Thanks for doing.
@milo1680
6 жыл бұрын
your the best! much love. Thank you for the years and the lessons.
@billmartyn-smith1364
7 жыл бұрын
Great stuff all the meat of the songs without all the rambling your lessons have helped pull me out of a rut and it's been noticed Thank you
@ktmck1023
7 жыл бұрын
can't tell you how much fun you've given me and my boys! thanks!!
@larryferguson1547
7 жыл бұрын
Once again Mr James, we salute you!
@KK-yr8vj
2 жыл бұрын
That was fun James, thanks! Love your selection.
@CPaiva99
5 жыл бұрын
Both genius ! You and CSN ! What powerful strumming ! Thanks for the lesson always ! 👊
@kensmith6777
7 жыл бұрын
Can always rely on you to teach it right. I learned Angie from you as well. Showed it so even I could get it. Thanks man. You are appreciated
@brianohehir9515
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers james i will have a crack at this in the morning, whooo whooo!
@JimDiBattista
7 жыл бұрын
Dude you are the coolest cat on KZitem and a most humble man too. What a service you provide my brother, thank you so much for helping this old man get better on the guitar. I've been playing the guitar since 1973 when I bought myself a Guild 12 string on my 18th B-day and being a stubborn Italian kid never took a lesson either (like you). Man I though 'I' knew a lot of songs...wow dude, you are truly amazing. If you ever make it down to Palm Beach County you better let me know so we can jam and you can sit in with me at my gigs.
@lenaugustyn5898
4 жыл бұрын
I just found these CSN tutorials. They are amazing. Thanks so much for keep up the videos. LA
@Unclevic64
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!!! I always thought it was standard tuning but down one whole step. Now that I hear the low C I hear it better. Thanks again for all these songs you post!!!!!!
@teleplucker6802
Жыл бұрын
New tuning for me. I used the DADDAD tuning for Suite Judy Blue Eyes. So cool! Thanks!
@jamesjames9275
Жыл бұрын
A lot of people use that tuning for Stephen tunes, but he didn't. Still, use whatever works!
@brilko2541
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Canada James! You are my go to guy for lessons now! Love your style! Your tastes in classic rock parallel mine. Thanx Bud … keep it going!
@victoranchondo924
3 жыл бұрын
You just made my day!!! ✊👍✌👏👏👏🤠👋
@bravevoice2771
6 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation. Very quick and easy to understand and thanks for not putting us through the usual "finger by finger, fret by fret" routine.
@almanbro1
4 жыл бұрын
Great lesson for a great song!
@renevanleersum
4 жыл бұрын
Yep Great lesson and a great guitar you got ! Sounds amazing !!! Thanx
@h1pst3r88
7 ай бұрын
Terrific tutorial, thank you!!
@badkatrising3918
7 жыл бұрын
I never could get that tuning. Thanks as always!!
@tejas3818
7 жыл бұрын
Very nice. So simple, but I never could figure it out. Thanks.
@gamingman5009
3 жыл бұрын
Not since Sonic Youth have I seen such crazy but awesome tuning. Love your vids and lessons.
@carletoncandis635
6 жыл бұрын
Love it when that Hammond b3 comes in at the bridge
@steveataylor3699
Жыл бұрын
As if the song didn't already have a ton of energy with those strumming Acoustics wouldn't that be three comes in it kicks it into well overdrive doesn't begin to describe it overdrive on steroids maybe is better
@paddygmusic5501
3 жыл бұрын
Just awesome!
@markgardiner1767
Жыл бұрын
Nice work J J💖💖👍👍
@KowboySantos
7 жыл бұрын
im totally blown away. thankyou!
@frankpalaia
7 ай бұрын
wow. Great job! Thank you!
@funguy4utube
Жыл бұрын
How did Steve ever figure this out ? Amazing ! Then again how did you ever figure this out ? Amazing !
@jamesjames9275
Жыл бұрын
Steve got it from Bruce Palmer.
@dantana5774
Жыл бұрын
brilliant! thank you
@gillesge170
3 жыл бұрын
What a nice T-shirt, The Who by numbers album cover ! Besides, thanks for lesson, very clear and helpful 👍
@hepgeoff
3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thanks! Definitely took me a while to get the tuning right.
@ystadcop6935
7 жыл бұрын
I would never have worked this out in a month of Sundays. Thanks.
@leelewis8002
4 жыл бұрын
Me neither lol
@johnti8603
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thk you
@JohnCreidler
6 ай бұрын
I learned how to play it like this years ago but couldn’t sing the octave. Still can’t, lol! Completely forgot the crazy genius tuning and how to do it. Thank you so much for your lesson. Amazing job! I might have to bring it out again at a show and just sing it an octave lower. My biggest concern is either taking the time in front of the audience to tune down and then back up (probably would tell the story of how Stephen created this and why) or just bring a second guitar already tuned for this one masterpiece. Thank you again!
@jamesjames9275
6 ай бұрын
Bring a second guitar. :)
@ghuselton
2 ай бұрын
fantastic
@mattmoranmusic
5 ай бұрын
excellent..very well done!!
@LW7333LW
Жыл бұрын
HOT! Now I see why guys who play guitars get the girls! Woooo!
@budandbean1
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a really great lesson!
@rossellabaldini4473
4 жыл бұрын
thank you from italy
@valsopuseight
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this!
@paulmoore7768
Жыл бұрын
Alsome jam ,James ✌
@WScott-gd2mj
3 жыл бұрын
wow, thanks for unlocking this one, great job...(and as a bonus getting in and out of that tuning may justify buying another guitar you can just leave in it..)
@charrell39
7 жыл бұрын
You're a gift!
@lennierichardson1387
2 жыл бұрын
Love the shirt.
@WysteriaGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the explanation on the tuning!
@Danman911
7 жыл бұрын
my favorite WAS song ty
@mikepolicastro4021
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@indianajones5037
5 жыл бұрын
Nice job man now I just need an amazing organ player....
@ssmedz4335
5 жыл бұрын
Awesomely good
@flippercarlin1657
3 жыл бұрын
Nailed it as usual
@TheRockAwaysinFlorida-fo7yg
6 ай бұрын
Cool! I got it. The hard part was convincing my gujitar to take a C tuning. Thanks for explaining!
@WorldOfRock4U
3 жыл бұрын
what a pretty guitar
@rickmannoia5659
3 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thanks!
@119527863
7 жыл бұрын
That is great stuff. You really are a special player. Amazing how you can figure any song out, and what the tuning is.
@WareBare
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@gnyx1566
3 жыл бұрын
"good luck". God that made me laff.
@Teleman73
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, for years the books always said it was Open C tuning. Seems like you got it right and they have been wrong!
@TheBigDean18
6 жыл бұрын
Well it is an Open C tuning, just a modal one.
@tsfurlan
4 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, it is open C
@jamesjames9275
4 жыл бұрын
@@tsfurlan It's not open C.
@LaMusicade4
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing
@patrickczarny2630
3 жыл бұрын
Nice lesson..
@Gregdsilva915
4 жыл бұрын
James happy 2020 good tutus I always thought this was on a 12 string seemed to be the way they did things in 70s
@charlieburns1385
Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks
@jordandelacruz1866
7 жыл бұрын
Man I love that acoustic! Great lesson JJ! Inspirational! I sold off all my acoustics in trade for 64 Gretsch Tennessean and 75 Tele Custom! No regrets, I love em but I may sell off 78 JMP and 70's Ampeg SVT for something more reasonable( already have 79 Deluxe Reverb) and get a Martin and Gibson! And call it lol! Then a super strat with Floyd Rose I'm sure and then..... never mind! It never ends does it?
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