Reminder: I'm playing this capo'd at the 2nd fret, so all the chords are two steps up. In the video, I'm calling out chord *positions* not the actual chords as they fall in the key of the song. But you can move it around to wherever you like, using a capo. The chord positions will work anywhere on the fretboard, really. Also: feel free to make it your own! There's no right or wrong way about it!
I play it on the banjo, so it can be done. We took pleasure in introducing it to good musicians on the radio show evening I ran at our local folk club. With guitar, banjo, fiddle, and bass and multiple good vocalists, it came out a treat.
Both the hymns are so beautiful, but in very different ways. They make me so happy.
Ah! I just played this Tuesday in a livestream, it's been circulating through the sets for years. "A barony of ivy in the trees / expanding out its empire by degrees" and the world as living room ... *sigh*. Summer's perfection perfectly writ. I'm afraid to watch the tutorial bc I'm sure I've made it my own (ahem) but alas, here you are, and so I shall. Thank you from a former Portlander and fellow traveler for this and every other. xotg
This song means so much to my partner and I. I substituted the name of our farm from the first time I sang it for her: "Summer comes to OwlsRidge hill", and now she wants to know why you always get the lyrics wrong when you sing it. ;)
Also, I've always been a bit stymied by the "years from now..." chords (kind of play it differently every time)... so thanks especially for that.
If anyone here has a recommendation for a “beginner” guitar, please share! I did an awful thing and sold mine years ago and have been having decision paralysis every time I go to look for a new one.
Seems like all the major guitar makers (Martin, Gibson, Taylor) have an affordable model in their line. Breedlove (https://breedlovemusic.com/) is based in Oregon; they have a few in the sub-$500 level and they make good stuff. Alternately, go to your local used instrument peddler and strum around!
Where are you? I have an old beginner Yamaha that I had fixed up before I bought a new guitar. I've been waiting for a worthy person to give it to. I'm in Rhode Island. I don't think the case would survive shipping.
Too bad! But you should definitely go buy a guitar. If you're like me the hardest part is going to be getting those callouses back. I forgot how much it hurts at first! Get playing and we'll do a Zoom duo, no one but us will know if we're any good!
One of my all time favorites Colin! Would love a tutorial on 'Dear Avery' or the 'The Bagman's Gambit' please. Just subscribed mainly for the guitar tutorials! :-)
(Bringing out guitar now.) I’m not a fan of summer, especially these days out west when it means wildfires and acrid smoke, but I’ve always loved the idea of summer in this song. I must admit, however, that after the anniversary show streams and the Q&As after them it now takes real effort to keep from singing “yellow vomit.”
My son (4 years old) was making a load of noise with his harmonica earlier. I played an acoustic version of you playing June Hymn and he was so enraptured he watched it 3 times, no fast forwarding allowed!
Reminder: I'm playing this capo'd at the 2nd fret, so all the chords are two steps up. In the video, I'm calling out chord *positions* not the actual chords as they fall in the key of the song. But you can move it around to wherever you like, using a capo. The chord positions will work anywhere on the fretboard, really. Also: feel free to make it your own! There's no right or wrong way about it!
Capos are the bomb dot com!
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This might be enough to make me drag that guitar out again and try to convince myself that I can play it. 🙂
Same, lol
SAMe same, LOL
And to continue, it makes me want to buy a guitar first and then just sing, sing, sing
Do it, do it, do it! :)
same :D
You're a GD mind reader. Learned most of it yesterday from a dude on youtube. This may be a bit better... Thanks!
ooh was i that dude?? https://youtu.be/deKzDv0LZCc
Happy June.... 30th. :-D
One of my favorites. I’ve dabbled with banjo throughout the years but these videos make me want to give guitar another shot. Thanks!
I play it on the banjo, so it can be done. We took pleasure in introducing it to good musicians on the radio show evening I ran at our local folk club. With guitar, banjo, fiddle, and bass and multiple good vocalists, it came out a treat.
Both the hymns are so beautiful, but in very different ways. They make me so happy.
Me too! A favorite cover on banjo.
Ah! I just played this Tuesday in a livestream, it's been circulating through the sets for years. "A barony of ivy in the trees / expanding out its empire by degrees" and the world as living room ... *sigh*. Summer's perfection perfectly writ. I'm afraid to watch the tutorial bc I'm sure I've made it my own (ahem) but alas, here you are, and so I shall. Thank you from a former Portlander and fellow traveler for this and every other. xotg
Hi Tracy! Very kismet. Honored it's found a way into your set.
My favorite song from a very good album.
This song means so much to my partner and I. I substituted the name of our farm from the first time I sang it for her: "Summer comes to OwlsRidge hill", and now she wants to know why you always get the lyrics wrong when you sing it. ;)
Also, I've always been a bit stymied by the "years from now..." chords (kind of play it differently every time)... so thanks especially for that.
and..... here comes that portland rain <3 love you man!
That was just lovely.
If anyone here has a recommendation for a “beginner” guitar, please share! I did an awful thing and sold mine years ago and have been having decision paralysis every time I go to look for a new one.
Seems like all the major guitar makers (Martin, Gibson, Taylor) have an affordable model in their line. Breedlove (https://breedlovemusic.com/) is based in Oregon; they have a few in the sub-$500 level and they make good stuff. Alternately, go to your local used instrument peddler and strum around!
Thank you so much for your input! Breedlove has a really helpful buyers guide on their site so I am going to give them a try!
Where are you? I have an old beginner Yamaha that I had fixed up before I bought a new guitar. I've been waiting for a worthy person to give it to. I'm in Rhode Island. I don't think the case would survive shipping.
Wow that’s so kind of you! I’m in Seattle, so sadly about as far away from Rhode Island as you can get haha
Too bad! But you should definitely go buy a guitar. If you're like me the hardest part is going to be getting those callouses back. I forgot how much it hurts at first! Get playing and we'll do a Zoom duo, no one but us will know if we're any good!
My late husbands Martin is in my Tipperary loft. I can’t play but would love to learn this one. Daniel loved The Decemberists.
One of my all time favorites Colin! Would love a tutorial on 'Dear Avery' or the 'The Bagman's Gambit' please. Just subscribed mainly for the guitar tutorials! :-)
(Bringing out guitar now.) I’m not a fan of summer, especially these days out west when it means wildfires and acrid smoke, but I’ve always loved the idea of summer in this song. I must admit, however, that after the anniversary show streams and the Q&As after them it now takes real effort to keep from singing “yellow vomit.”
Wonderful! One of my favorites. Sang this to all three of my infants.
My son (4 years old) was making a load of noise with his harmonica earlier. I played an acoustic version of you playing June Hymn and he was so enraptured he watched it 3 times, no fast forwarding allowed!
Thanks for the detailed lesson. I guess I have 25 more days to lean this one!