How to play Heroes by Bowie on the acoustic guitar

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @Daren67
    @Daren67 9 лет назад +69

    On the day I passed my driving test, I went for my first solo drive ever in my first car.
    I grabbed my David Bowie tape & jammed it into the crappy old cassette player & played "Golden Years" over & over again...
    It's still one of my favourite memories 😎
    RIP David Bowie

  • @timkossow4305
    @timkossow4305 7 лет назад +1

    Still hurts a yr later that Bowie is gone. One of the first musicians that my friend turned me on to back in the 70's. Thanks Dan, miss you dude

  • @tuftyaurelius9062
    @tuftyaurelius9062 11 месяцев назад +2

    There should be PALM muting for a nice, driving 1/8 (quaver), 4 beat rock groove! Will sound better, more percussive without strings ringing on!

  • @seanwhitley7026
    @seanwhitley7026 2 года назад +4

    Thanks Justin. Grew up listening to bowie, he's still my favourite artist (genius) and at age 52 I just started learning guitar. This is the song I most wanted to learn.

  • @mathias5618
    @mathias5618 8 лет назад +5

    Sometimes I'm sad that Bowie died, but knowing that I had the privilege to live at a time to be able to witness his music brings me back up again

  • @IanLeoMusic
    @IanLeoMusic 9 лет назад +32

    Why are all the good people leaving this world. Rest in peace David :(( great tutorial too!!

    • @kingshearer2
      @kingshearer2 9 лет назад +6

      +Ian Leo I hope good people are replacing them.

    • @Mustaine1ify
      @Mustaine1ify 9 лет назад

      +kingshearer2 That's a great thought there

    • @kingshearer2
      @kingshearer2 9 лет назад

      You have to be positive mate

    • @Mustaine1ify
      @Mustaine1ify 9 лет назад +16

      +TropikalWaves "Nature" will take care of you someday too.

    • @HughRogers609
      @HughRogers609 9 лет назад +2

      +TropikalWaves Yes, let's all be ordinary and beige. Then no one will ever stand out and do interesting things that can make people happy.

  • @HughRogers609
    @HughRogers609 9 лет назад +2

    Saw Bowie twice. The first time at the Freddie tribute in 92, and the last here in Perth in 2004. Loved all his classic era and right through the 80s. The word is overused, but the man was Unique. Cheers Justin, I learned Space oddity from you and ran through it a few times tonight.

  • @steffenpfau2216
    @steffenpfau2216 9 лет назад +2

    Major Tom, may god's love be with you! Ashes to ashes. He was one of a kind, he was different, he was creative, he was inspiring, his life was as colourful as some of his costumes. He was one of my rock heroes but he also did show me how interesting classical music can be when he was the narrator of "Peter and the wulf". Rest in peace David Robert Jones! And thanks Justin for giving this great artist a special memorial by your tutorial.

  • @NewMetallica
    @NewMetallica 9 лет назад +88

    I like these tribute lessons very much Justin. First with Motorhead / Lemmy and now this one. Much appreciated!

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  9 лет назад +64

      +JJ King Glad you like them, but I'd rather my heroes stopped leaving...

    • @henrykrinkles2208
      @henrykrinkles2208 9 лет назад

      +JustinGuitar Songs Like many great artists though, he left a legacy that will live on forever, so he'll always be around when you need him!

    • @titmusspaultpaul5
      @titmusspaultpaul5 9 лет назад

      so do i, well done. can you do one for Scott Weiland who died in December? maybe interstate love song.... thanks

    • @OmnipotentO
      @OmnipotentO 9 лет назад +1

      Also BB King not too long ago.

    • @user-xl3cq7ln3u
      @user-xl3cq7ln3u 9 лет назад

      Loved the gary moore one to

  • @ASquared007
    @ASquared007 9 лет назад +7

    A sad day, indeed...
    . . . Ziggy played guitar . . .
    As always, Justin. Thank you for taking the time to honor the fallen.

  • @budandbean1
    @budandbean1 9 лет назад +2

    Very sad today hearing about David Bowie... This one really hurts. Thank you Justin for a fitting tribute. We will be going thru cchanges. Ziggy's taken off for the heavens, Rest in Peace David Bowie.....

  • @RichardsGuitarshop
    @RichardsGuitarshop 9 лет назад +2

    Hey Justin. Just want to let you know that I pass on many people to you when they buy a guitar from me. I think you are really inspiring for beginner/intermediate players but also for me - I never did get around to singing while playing and one day I will damn well make the time to follow your videos and do exactly that!!!!!
    It was a real shock to hear the news about David Bowie and its great you have done these videos as once again it shows how song writing isn't all about complicated chord structures.
    Keep up the brilliant work and thanks again.

  • @KilgoreTrout-vo7uy
    @KilgoreTrout-vo7uy 9 лет назад

    Please cover the entire song, Justin. I really love your renditions of a lot of these popular songs. They sound so simple and soothing.

  • @LiamE69
    @LiamE69 9 лет назад +48

    We can be heroes for a day. Bowie was a hero for a lifetime.

  • @abramhernandez201
    @abramhernandez201 9 лет назад

    I cant believe it another creative genius... R.I.P David Bowie. Ziggy Stardust Lives on Forever.

  • @barakrepinska653
    @barakrepinska653 9 лет назад +398

    We can be C chord, just for one D

    • @NotQuiteFirst
      @NotQuiteFirst 9 лет назад +3

      Meta

    • @GoemonLovesFujiko
      @GoemonLovesFujiko 9 лет назад +1

      +Bára Křepínská HA!

    • @tucanvid
      @tucanvid 7 лет назад

      no, Ami and Emi is correct. It's the sequence, which makes the song.

    • @wallacelux
      @wallacelux 7 лет назад

      Funny & beautiful...😍

    • @richellmcknight446
      @richellmcknight446 5 лет назад +1

      I thought he skipped it too, watching his fingers, then I realized he's using the C add 9, to the G😄 Great song, one of David's best💖

  • @justinrichardson1084
    @justinrichardson1084 9 лет назад

    Beginner here, and once again, I find your manner of explaining the chords, rhythm and techniques really good.

  • @paul1889b
    @paul1889b 9 лет назад +1

    a brilliant lesson. You look genuinely moved. Shows the sincerity in your work.

  • @kierandoyle1208
    @kierandoyle1208 9 лет назад

    Nice gesture Justin, and made easy for us newbies to join in - really appreciated

  • @emmawebber9438
    @emmawebber9438 9 лет назад +1

    Shit! This is the first I've heard about David Bowie passing away. I don't listen or watch the news or television. OMG, this is terrible news. Thank you for the tribute to a wonderful musician, Justin. R.I.P David, you've become a 'Starman'. :'(

  • @Mustaine1ify
    @Mustaine1ify 9 лет назад +6

    Bowie will never leave us J. Great tribute/lesson thankyou

  • @dadada8464
    @dadada8464 5 лет назад +35

    D D G G - C C D D Am Em D D C G D D
    (strumming D U D U D U..accent on down strums)
    riff shown in the end

  • @vincentadema
    @vincentadema 9 лет назад

    Sad day. I don't know much of his music yet, but his museum exhibition "David Bowie is" can currently be seen in a museum my town. It is a huge happening. Everywhere throughout the city, you see people, stores, companies and outdoor places showing pictures of him for the past months. Even though I don't know him that well, I think it shows how much of an icon and musician he was and still is. And how much he means to the people. R.I.P.
    And, of course, a much appreciated lesson Justin. I'm almost done with stage 3 and could, without any difficulties or mistakes, play this song. Time for stage 4!

  • @tcterry1300
    @tcterry1300 9 лет назад

    Great lesson again Justin, gutted at the news of David Bowie's passing, his music will live on :) " There's a Starman wating in the sky " RIP Mr Bowie xx

  • @davidstapley7203
    @davidstapley7203 Год назад +1

    Justin, you are such a good teacher ! Thank you.

  • @bebop46
    @bebop46 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you Justin! Of all the lessons you have where you sing, I think you sing the very best on this song. It's in your range and you are into the emotional side of yourself when you sing.

  • @TimPrendergast
    @TimPrendergast 9 лет назад +2

    Nice on Justin.... DB was a big inspiration on my visual art work. now i get to learn how to play those songs myself.

  • @guydouglas6094
    @guydouglas6094 9 лет назад

    I agree Justin, I never met him but I knew him. The art in his music is astounding. RIP Mr Bowie.
    Keep up the good work Justin. I play a Maton just like you. Parraboy

    • @craigrachow
      @craigrachow 9 лет назад

      +guy douglas what is the model of the one in the video?

  • @MrRandal505
    @MrRandal505 9 лет назад

    Justin, you are the man! I knew you'd have something up here straight away for Mr. Bowie. Awesome!

  • @FedUpLurker
    @FedUpLurker 8 лет назад

    I'm back, just wanted to say another thanx to Justin for an exemplary rendition/lesson - Hey Justin you are truly special.

  • @ggganster5662
    @ggganster5662 9 лет назад

    An awesome talent and a great song! I remember David back when MTV was cool... The greats will never leave us, their music is their legacy! Live on Master Bowie!

  • @jonathanyoung6397
    @jonathanyoung6397 9 лет назад

    Great lesson at a very sad time, thanks as ever Justin. Went to pay my respects at his house in the East Village today. Very emotional moment for me and the many others there. Such a sad sad loss.

  • @davettdave820
    @davettdave820 9 лет назад

    You're great Justin. Thanks. Bowie will be sorely missed and very well remembered.

  • @JROC2112
    @JROC2112 5 лет назад +2

    I love playing Heroes. It gives me goosebumps 😀

  • @ianhops2299
    @ianhops2299 9 лет назад

    great tutorial as usual R,I,P the genius which was Mr David Bowie much loved and will be truly missed

  • @francescodimartino8202
    @francescodimartino8202 9 лет назад

    From Ziggy, messager of the space, to Lazarus, messanger of the Death.
    Thanks Justin.

  • @amiderfenn
    @amiderfenn 9 лет назад

    Went to Davids house in Berlin today. Quite a few paeple there. Very touching. And very surprising to find your tribute lesson of Heroes. A part of the soundtrack of my life. Thank you David for all your songs and your arts and thank you Justin for lots of beautiful lessons!

  • @brianmoore5482
    @brianmoore5482 9 лет назад

    Very powerful Justin, well said. Thanks for all your well thought out lessons for us beginners. David is being welcomed in Heavens' huge choir. God bless

  • @thomasraven
    @thomasraven 7 лет назад

    Those Robert Fripp guitar lines (the e-bow sounding bits) really make the song IMHO.

  • @elsamessi
    @elsamessi 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks Justin. By the look in your eyes one can see that you are totally gutted by this loss, as I think so many of us were. Hopefully your lessons may inspire the next generations Bowie or Lemmie, or Gary Moore.

  • @christopherspeakman9015
    @christopherspeakman9015 9 лет назад

    thanks for these lessons justin! I've learned more about playing from your videos than anyone else's.

  • @spiritosa0123
    @spiritosa0123 2 года назад

    Love u justin. I tried re stringing guitar myself during covid lockdowns, but goes out of tune quickly. Taking it to shop! Need to play again.

  • @pault9777
    @pault9777 9 лет назад

    I cried listening to you play Heroes... I didn't expect that.

  • @andrewbrown1970
    @andrewbrown1970 4 года назад

    Great lesson as always Justin. Can hear the sadness in your voice. I still miss David Bowie :(

  • @essemmetv
    @essemmetv 9 лет назад

    that really is a beautiful way to pay tribute to an artist. way to go! ciao from Italy :)

  • @SlappeeGaming
    @SlappeeGaming 9 лет назад

    What better way to pay tribute to someone than to play their songs? And you teach us how Justin, highly commendable! Thank you!

  • @trevorrudge8556
    @trevorrudge8556 9 лет назад

    Fabulous tribute Justin... enjoyed playing along with that and remembering the man. Thank You.

  • @inisch
    @inisch 9 лет назад +7

    I saw him live in 1990 , awesome RIP

  • @RiojaRoj
    @RiojaRoj 9 лет назад

    Brilliant !... Thanks for posting this Justin. Your opening comment above is Spot On !
    Cheers Roj

  • @Ironjack53
    @Ironjack53 9 лет назад

    Justin love your lessons ,not only some great learning ,but loving the passion in your chat!

  • @shpfask
    @shpfask 9 лет назад

    And you're my hero. Justin! I learned my first chords from you way back in 2010 and have been playing guitar ever since. Always loved your style and your vibe. Keep on jamming :)

  • @B0M0A0K
    @B0M0A0K 9 лет назад

    Great tribute Justin, and I love that you have included us newbie players. Good on you.

  • @clemensbohme6577
    @clemensbohme6577 9 лет назад +1

    Justin, you are the best (online) guitar teacher i've ever seen! You can explain very well and your ideas are very good. I thank you for your nice and helpful lessons! Stay as you are!
    (greatings from german ;D)

  • @zachfree6126
    @zachfree6126 4 года назад +1

    Thank you, Justin, that was a great lesson as always.

  • @chetbrunt
    @chetbrunt 9 лет назад

    terrific Justin....Illustrates that you can play very different variations .
    Very nice

  • @yangn2584
    @yangn2584 9 лет назад

    Such a shame this irreplaceable legend left us. His music really influenced my perception of rock.

  • @JoshHrach
    @JoshHrach 9 лет назад

    Just what I wanted to see. I was hoping to learn this song and your video is perfect. Thank you for sharing, Justin.

  • @RachaelBuchanan83
    @RachaelBuchanan83 9 лет назад

    Thank you so much for another awesome lesson. So sad to hear of his passing this morning.

  • @npinero1
    @npinero1 9 лет назад +1

    DUDE!! You are a gift. Thanks for this.

  • @michaelm7934
    @michaelm7934 7 лет назад

    Justin, try hitting the high G string in the D chord before transitioning into G, then use the easy G and hitting the high C note on the upstroke on the high 3 strings (G,B,E)...adds something before you transition into C.

  • @owasso8775
    @owasso8775 6 лет назад

    It's not what you say. It's how you say it. Worlds greatest two chord song!

  • @marklyttleton42
    @marklyttleton42 9 лет назад

    Justin, I like the way you play the four fingered 'C' not the more favoured three finger variant. I do the same. But with far less style.

  • @allthingsag938
    @allthingsag938 9 лет назад

    Another great vid Justin. Your face says what those who love music are feeling right now......

  • @JesusCardosoPC
    @JesusCardosoPC 9 лет назад

    What a tune , you can hear the sadness in your voice 💔 .

  • @dutchgoesthephoto
    @dutchgoesthephoto 9 лет назад

    Great lesson, Justin!! It's what I was listening to on the way into work this morning and will add to my guitar practice tonight.

  • @thepale1
    @thepale1 9 лет назад

    Nice tribute, thanks Justin.

  • @davidderr1114
    @davidderr1114 9 лет назад

    Great lessons Justin, really appreciate it. From Chicago.

  • @paulmurphy4525
    @paulmurphy4525 9 лет назад

    Very nice ...A favorite of mine . The White Duke will be missed

  • @trishakluge1926
    @trishakluge1926 7 лет назад

    Thanks for your lessons they are great-especially the DB ones. RIP

  • @markhaze8684
    @markhaze8684 2 года назад

    I thank you and kindly greet you from Italy!

  • @DaveWJay
    @DaveWJay 4 года назад

    As someone who could never play and attempt sign at the same time, this was perfect.

  • @abramhernandez201
    @abramhernandez201 9 лет назад

    Thanks Justin for this tutorial tribute.

  • @leontomalik5019
    @leontomalik5019 9 лет назад

    Thank you Justin means a lot. Bowie was someone that ment so much! Keep up great work, that's all we can do :))

  • @cuttheloop
    @cuttheloop 9 лет назад

    Nicely done Justin.

  • @kildeagirl5149
    @kildeagirl5149 9 лет назад

    A fitting tribute to the man himself, superb as always Justin

  • @jimmiller6712
    @jimmiller6712 9 лет назад

    Well done Justin. Thx.

  • @Thomasuki267
    @Thomasuki267 9 лет назад

    I was playing this a lot after he died, and noticed the bass lick from C to G to D at "We can be heroes just for one day" is the same chromatic lick as Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe" outro. I find that kind of cool; I wonder if it was David or George Murray or Visconti who decided to use it, and whether they were borrowing or just doing a chromatic run.

  • @twolouies
    @twolouies 9 лет назад

    Thank you, Justin. Thank you for doing the thing and actually publishing it for all of us. Fuck Yeah. Thank you for helping me steal time, just for one day.

  • @dsjoineryhull
    @dsjoineryhull 9 лет назад

    excellent tutorial! I will be tuning into more if your stuff

  • @mikyzok
    @mikyzok 9 лет назад

    Great song! Great tribute! Great lesson! Thank you.

  • @pauladuval9295
    @pauladuval9295 8 лет назад

    Hi Justin,I love your guitar lessons. I have learned so much from them. God Bless You, Justin! Paula:)

  • @RickRose
    @RickRose 9 лет назад

    Thanks Justin--That's my favorite Bowie song.

  • @citro48
    @citro48 7 лет назад

    Hey Justin, thank you for all your tutorials. Hope you are doing great! :)

  • @barryoneill1703
    @barryoneill1703 5 лет назад

    Best Guitar tutor on the internet.

  • @glassslide
    @glassslide 9 лет назад

    Really well done. Great tribute.

  • @rixubishi
    @rixubishi 9 лет назад

    Hi Justin. First off, I would like to thank you for all of your videos and hard work. The past couple of years of my life have involved a lot of upheavals and difficulties, and you have no idea how much I appreciate what you do and how much it has helped me deal with everything that's been going on. I will be sure to donate when I finally get back on my feet. I would be so grateful if you could do a tutorial of Green Day's 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)', as this song means a lot to me and those close to me. Peace and much love to you, brother.

  • @StationDebout
    @StationDebout 9 лет назад

    Simple et efficace. Merci Justin ;)

  • @frankiemcglynn1854
    @frankiemcglynn1854 7 лет назад

    wow , this guy is great , best teacher

  • @harrywakatipu2547
    @harrywakatipu2547 8 лет назад

    Hey mate, awesome video. Favourite song of all time. I may have missed it, but is there a video of you doing the whole song, maybe incorporating that riff too?

  • @rockbay79
    @rockbay79 9 лет назад

    Great lesson! Great tribute to a Legend!!!!!

  • @elefectomariarosa
    @elefectomariarosa 9 лет назад

    really nice, emotional ending. thanks for the video

  • @mrbyrne2406
    @mrbyrne2406 9 лет назад

    Super tribute - very fitting.

  • @galangal4803
    @galangal4803 9 лет назад

    Thanks Justin. Jack Bruce not long ago and now Bowie. Sad day.

  • @matrich1983
    @matrich1983 9 лет назад

    Have done him proud! Go Justin! :)

  • @kingshearer2
    @kingshearer2 9 лет назад

    Well done Justin, look forward to learning this one.

  • @AshAlmond1
    @AshAlmond1 9 лет назад

    You are a real guitar hero Justin.

  • @dalehockin
    @dalehockin 5 лет назад

    Sound awesome Justin

  • @jantomasek6991
    @jantomasek6991 7 лет назад

    oh man for every song I want to learn properly there is a video on your channel :D I don't know how to feel, its great but also kinda freaky :D anyway thank you for all, you're great teacher

  • @lovewalruss
    @lovewalruss 9 лет назад

    Lovely tribute Justin

  • @Ironjack53
    @Ironjack53 8 лет назад

    lovely Tuition Justin ,thx