How to Play The Beatles "Across the Universe" Easy Guitar Lesson

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 287

  • @axiomist1076
    @axiomist1076 4 года назад +61

    Johns poetic masterpiece. Incredible lyrics. "Words are flowing out , like endless rain into a paper cup" !!!

  • @Singood.m
    @Singood.m 5 лет назад +89

    4:20 lesson start

  • @simonnoelkavanagh
    @simonnoelkavanagh 3 года назад +12

    Fantastic! At 40 years of age, I picked up a guitar for the first time 2 months ago and can play this! Who are the 89 dopes that gave this a thumbs down...!

  • @josmaalmanza7137
    @josmaalmanza7137 8 лет назад +106

    Keep doing Beatles songs!!! So happy!!!!

  • @nckwlch
    @nckwlch 2 года назад +10

    Fantastic version of an amazing song. The Beatles were truly inspired. Great to hear others taking on the mantle.

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Nicholas! It gives me a lot of pleasure to teach these classic tunes and contribute to keeping the Beatles music relevant for future generations. Many more are on the way. -Rob

  • @jessethetodd
    @jessethetodd 2 года назад +5

    I've been working on this for a week now (listening to Let it Be Naked version and practicing form tabs) and decided to look for a proper tutorial and OF COURSE you absolutely nailed it! This is an absolute gem and your version as well as your teaching of it are as always spot on. Thank you!

  • @tonypurcell1049
    @tonypurcell1049 3 года назад +4

    So expertly taught, and the singing puts the lessons above all other RUclips Guitar Tutors, well done.

  • @georgestevens1502
    @georgestevens1502 2 года назад +4

    Great vocal too. Faithful to John's rendition and very close to his pitch and timbre. Great listen.

  • @couch303
    @couch303 4 года назад +49

    Intro 4:15
    Verse 1 7:42
    Chorus 11:25
    Verse 2 14:16

  • @philipmartinhammond8313
    @philipmartinhammond8313 5 лет назад +6

    The best lesson yet and singing it also which walks the talk

  • @ddt8054
    @ddt8054 7 лет назад +9

    love your lessons! your voice fits this song really well. its a joy to listen to you.

  • @Krypt24
    @Krypt24 5 месяцев назад

    All I wanted to do was learn the intro, but then this bloke's voice captivated me. Really, really lovely.

  • @TroutOfOrder
    @TroutOfOrder 6 лет назад +2

    thanks, man! I now know how to play (well) 3 beatles songs with intro, actual song, and ending with correct strumming pattern. total bliss.

  • @domimika9
    @domimika9 7 лет назад +4

    This song suits your voice soooo good. I learned it when you posted the video, now I come here just to listen you sing. And honestly, I am in love...

  • @jaerivus
    @jaerivus 2 года назад +9

    Great job, man, and thanks!
    Ordinarily I avoid lesson titles that say "easy"-anything, but I gave your vid a chance, and it was great and wonderfully instructed.
    While I realize this is a fairly simple song, IMO you included all the bells and whistles, and that's exactly what I was after!
    Best of luck with your channel.

  • @dean3583
    @dean3583 Год назад

    My guitar has been collecting dust since the pandemic. This song gets me back into playing. Cheers!

  • @MerynNixon
    @MerynNixon 8 лет назад +10

    Endless amounts of Beatles please!
    Love your videos & your voice, my favourite channel! xx

  • @N199UA
    @N199UA 11 месяцев назад

    Great cover version, both in terms of the guitar and the vocals. It’s a magic song that touches my soul.

  • @inayarizwanharoon758
    @inayarizwanharoon758 8 лет назад +5

    Your channel has helped me so much in learning the guitar! I'm a huge Beatles fan and love all of your Beatles videos particularly

  • @IOxyrinchus
    @IOxyrinchus 7 лет назад +23

    When you play and sing the songs at the start of each video it's amazing, awesome covers and lessons, keep it up

  • @MrBHBjr
    @MrBHBjr 8 лет назад +5

    Always love to see Beatles tunes.

  • @SarahArmideHealing
    @SarahArmideHealing 5 лет назад +5

    SO beautiful!!! I will learn to play this song just as beautifully as you.

  • @nedim_guitar
    @nedim_guitar 2 года назад +7

    Simple and to the point! I'll have to do a shoegaze version of this song with my band.

  • @jessiegaray2802
    @jessiegaray2802 3 года назад +14

    Even a young kid can learn the way you teach. Can I request IN MY LIFE guitar solo tutorial. ?Please.

    • @UltraMasteredVideos
      @UltraMasteredVideos Месяц назад

      For real I’m 15 and began playing guitar 3 weeks ago with prior knowledge of music notes and I’m already starting to get the hang of this song after a few days

  • @Music_Sayas
    @Music_Sayas 2 года назад +1

    I love this song. Intro and melody is gorgeous

  • @rodrigomori4016
    @rodrigomori4016 3 года назад

    bro this demo is the best thing i ve ever heard, CONGRATULATIONS

  • @ZZClaire-dd5qd
    @ZZClaire-dd5qd 6 лет назад +1

    It's so happy to listen your voice and learn the songs with you. Thank you!

  • @ElVisual.
    @ElVisual. 7 месяцев назад

    So straightforward, smooth and easy to follow the progression. Excellent tutor. More power to you sir..!

  • @davidalvarezgarcia3784
    @davidalvarezgarcia3784 3 года назад +2

    you are a treasure here in youtube, thanks a lot for your lessons and quality

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  3 года назад +2

      Hey David, happy to be of help. Thanks for reaching out, and please share when you have a chance. -Rob

    • @davidalvarezgarcia3784
      @davidalvarezgarcia3784 3 года назад

      @@swiftlessons for sure mate, i'm already doing it ^^

  • @conanabang1515
    @conanabang1515 7 лет назад

    Definitely one of the few lessons that stands out from the rest. I have seem too many videos which are long and boring and shows only how to play or do the interpretation version..those type does not interest me as I prefer to play and sing. This is why I rate Rob's lesson's 10/10

  • @yomart105
    @yomart105 4 года назад +27

    Holy shit his voice is so good

  • @glorytypesetservice6291
    @glorytypesetservice6291 2 года назад +1

    love your simple guitar styles. Keep playing.

  • @basicoptimalmouse
    @basicoptimalmouse 4 года назад +4

    To save tuning down, the standard tuning "take 6" version is the last track on the super deluxe version of the white album.

  • @jamesvalentimfaria
    @jamesvalentimfaria 4 года назад +2

    This guy really knows how to teach guitar lessons... congrats!

  • @iamnotnirma
    @iamnotnirma 5 лет назад +151

    If you want to play it like the record, tune your guitar half step down

    • @fawzymuhammadhafiz5673
      @fawzymuhammadhafiz5673 4 года назад +7

      thanks

    • @spongboobman5860
      @spongboobman5860 4 года назад +12

      I was wondering why it didn't sound right

    • @KING7CANTONA
      @KING7CANTONA 4 года назад +6

      thats the messup version on the let it be album, the guitar is out of tune, the first and my fav version is the charity one on past masters, that is done correctly

    • @iamnotnirma
      @iamnotnirma 4 года назад +1

      @xander Google

    • @travisraab
      @travisraab 3 года назад +6

      @xander Tune every string to one below it's current tuning. So the E strings become Eb, A becomes Ab, so on and so forth. Your tuner might also call these notes F# or G#, instead of using flats. Good luck!

  • @maggieleatt144
    @maggieleatt144 4 года назад +1

    Best guitar lessons like the recaps after every little section

  • @-amitkalderon1225
    @-amitkalderon1225 7 лет назад +2

    You are a great teacher and your guitar skills are amzing!
    Keep these Beatles lessons rolling please :)

  • @neoven5585
    @neoven5585 6 лет назад +4

    This was excellent! i was looking for a good tutorial of this song because i want to perform it at my last concert in highschool and this one was very good. keep up the good tutorials =)

    • @jordanstarling4139
      @jordanstarling4139 4 года назад

      How did it go? I want to learn how to do this so I can ask my teacher if I can sing it for our spring concert, I'm just learning the guitar and I rlly love this song. Was it easy for you?

  • @alinamoreno9235
    @alinamoreno9235 8 лет назад +23

    awesome, more of the beatles !! (-:

  • @harltommo
    @harltommo 7 лет назад +2

    Love it. You sang it beautifully as well. Thanks again.

  • @bettyodell1420
    @bettyodell1420 Год назад +1

    Wow. Great! Thanks to you, I learned a song this morning that I haven't been able to tackle for years, many good vibes to you sir. (Subscribed😊)

  • @kikegavilan3873
    @kikegavilan3873 4 года назад

    I liked that you sang the lyrics which makes the lesson complete,liked and subscribed!

  • @hooch8422
    @hooch8422 7 лет назад +3

    Truly excellent performance and lesson! Thanks for the cool, je me sais quoi chords on the A7. It really adds a lot when one is doing solo gigs. Kind regards, Hooch

  • @gibby6904
    @gibby6904 7 лет назад

    Teaching guitar is a lot harder than it looks! you are a very good teacher....detail oriented....

  • @zippygti
    @zippygti 7 лет назад +1

    really great lesson - a number of lessons on this song - you have done an excellent job, have a great ear, and have a new subscriber. Thank you!

  • @jamescregg694
    @jamescregg694 Год назад

    Very good, I actually had the experience of limitless undying love that shines before me like a million suns! That changes how you look at the world!

  • @ttny60
    @ttny60 2 года назад +1

    Excellent lesson

  • @HoeDaniel
    @HoeDaniel Год назад

    Great lesson, thank you! Love the participation of your dog too 😀

  • @MarkWodjykl
    @MarkWodjykl 10 месяцев назад

    Incredible lesson. Amazing voice ...

  • @jchis9852
    @jchis9852 5 лет назад +8

    Nicely done Rob. 👏🏻 This is by far, my favorite Lennon composition.
    The first verse can be confusing and many people have transcribed the lyrics incorrectly. To be fair, I don't know if you wrote down what you thought you heard from a recording or read from someone else's transcription but the following are the correct lyrics.
    ...they slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
    Not, ...they slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe.
    As I said, I know they can be a bit confusing to hear, but I hope this helps.
    ✌🏻

    • @SevenYearReign
      @SevenYearReign 2 года назад +1

      I had to go back and listen, you are correct, I see them written wrong on my guitar tab as well. Good ear.

  • @jaimesanverg69
    @jaimesanverg69 Год назад

    Great lesson. Full of inspiration and enthusiam. Many thanks.

  • @Mattia1985
    @Mattia1985 2 месяца назад

    Great and very useful video, thanks from Sardinia!!

  • @aerixj
    @aerixj 5 лет назад +1

    This is an outstanding tutorial. So glad I found this channel!

  • @wagnerfaria6005
    @wagnerfaria6005 5 лет назад +12

    Muito bom! Sou novo no canal, mas estou adorando. Você é um mestre! Saudações, direto do Brasil!

  • @emmanueldiaz3606
    @emmanueldiaz3606 3 года назад

    Thank you!!! Your tutorials are awsome! Greetings from Mexico!

  • @johngeorgemurr6256
    @johngeorgemurr6256 Год назад

    Excellent while playing J'ai Guru DIva I like to add a small embellishment to d chord with pinky on E string in G position keep it going Robert great tutorial.❤

  • @mothyecho6335
    @mothyecho6335 7 лет назад +1

    I like your interpretation of this beautiful song!!

  • @clarissagutierrez8948
    @clarissagutierrez8948 6 лет назад +1

    Loved this tutorial and the way you play, keep being awesome!

  • @lucifersam7771
    @lucifersam7771 10 месяцев назад

    I forgot I knew this tune Thanks for the bits & pieces I forgot! I'm from Philly too!

  • @pioleonardorapirap7344
    @pioleonardorapirap7344 3 месяца назад

    you have a beautiful voice. thanks for the lesson!

  • @oarimen
    @oarimen 2 года назад

    Thank you swiftlessons!

  • @neilmorrow9756
    @neilmorrow9756 7 лет назад

    a great teacher. easy to understand.

  • @zenbanjo2533
    @zenbanjo2533 10 месяцев назад

    Really good clear lesson. Thank you.

  • @toddkmail
    @toddkmail 10 месяцев назад

    Came for the guitar lesson, stayed for the amazing vocals!!!

  • @TheGalaxyPictures
    @TheGalaxyPictures 2 года назад +1

    Perfect. Thank you!

  • @ritalustosa9571
    @ritalustosa9571 4 года назад

    Very good tutorial, thanks from Brazil..🎵🎶

  • @travis8665
    @travis8665 3 года назад

    Well done. Good pitch and chords spot on.

  • @pgrothschild
    @pgrothschild 3 года назад

    Great lesson, and man, beautiful voice! Thankyou so much!

  • @henrylaureano8121
    @henrylaureano8121 4 года назад

    The most beautiful tutorial... regards from Peru bro!!!!

  • @theyago5559
    @theyago5559 6 лет назад

    Man you are awesome! İt's the first video that I can really understand!Thank you so much !

  • @TheChefDQ
    @TheChefDQ 4 года назад +1

    Dude! Awesome voice you have!

  • @AdamScP1220
    @AdamScP1220 2 года назад

    Beautiful cover.

  • @ronstewart8729
    @ronstewart8729 7 лет назад

    FANTASTIC ,GREAT VOICE ,AND GUITAR PLAYING.

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  7 лет назад

      Hey Ron, thanks for reaching out and taking the time to watch this video. So glad you enjoyed my performance. Many more lessons are on the way. -Rob

    • @ronstewart8729
      @ronstewart8729 7 лет назад

      you are welcome my son ,keep it up. ron.

  • @fermerino1331
    @fermerino1331 3 года назад

    Thanks for the lesson!!!! it´s very easy to follow at any level (I think). One little detail is that the original recording is half a step down... realized while trying to play along lol

  • @S2dip
    @S2dip 4 года назад +1

    Words are flowing out
    Like endless rain into a paper cup
    They slither while they pass
    They slip away across the universe
    Pools of sorrow, waves of joy
    Are drifting through my opened mind
    Possessing and caressing me
    Jai Guru Deva, Om
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Images of broken light
    Which dance before me like a million eyes
    They call me on and on across the universe
    Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
    They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe
    Jai Guru Deva, Om
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Sounds of laughter, shades of life
    Are ringing through my open ears
    Inciting and inviting me
    Limitless, undying love
    Which shines around me like a million suns
    It calls me on and on across the universe
    Jai Guru Deva, Om
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Nothing's gonna change my world
    Jai Guru Deva
    Jai Guru Deva
    Jai Guru Deva
    Jai Guru Deva
    Jai Guru Deva
    Jai Guru Deva

  • @randallbarnes207
    @randallbarnes207 3 года назад

    I Played the "Let It Be" 8 track. "OK, I'm old" constantly when it came out in 70' I believe. Its not easy making some of the chords but I'm trying.: )

  • @directed6924
    @directed6924 3 года назад

    Amazing, man... Thank you!

  • @썬데이여울
    @썬데이여울 3 года назад

    perfect lesson for me ! thank you

  • @karenkinsmandesign9661
    @karenkinsmandesign9661 3 года назад

    thanks, this is the first song I'm teaching myself through your video (ISO constructive creative).... now to play all the parts together. Need some speed. Thanks again :)

  • @middlelin3
    @middlelin3 7 лет назад +80

    nailed the intro = wow this is cool.
    Tried the f sharp **** chord = screw this

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  7 лет назад +13

      +Max Karlsson don’t give up, rather check out my video on how to master bar chords!

    • @freddiemercury4650
      @freddiemercury4650 4 года назад

      I’m exactly the same lollll

    • @spongboobman5860
      @spongboobman5860 4 года назад +1

      F SHARP ISN'T THAT HARD
      nah but keep trying, it's better to learn barre chords sooner than later trust me.

    • @spongboobman5860
      @spongboobman5860 4 года назад

      @tearsdontfall14 yep there are hard but then you learn them and you can do anything

    • @daviddemar8749
      @daviddemar8749 4 года назад +3

      Start with just learning the regular f sharp minor barre chord which you're gonna need for the verses forget about the intro for now. Believe it or not it is one of the easier barre chords or maybe just start with the f major barre chord apart from this song - it really is the foundation for E shaped barre chords and shows up Everywhere in 60s and 70s pop and rock songs. PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP. trust me we've all felt what you are feeling now. Decades ago I came very close to resigning myself to a destiny of never going beyond open chords and campfire songs (there's nothing inherently wrong with that btw) but I wanted to use more of the fretboard. It took me 9 months of extra practice and a heck of a lot frustratio and tons of curse words . I hung in there years ago and I dont regret it. The bminor barre chord used to be my arch nemesis and I used to avoid any song that had it like the plague. Now I don't even break a sweat when I see it . I have confidence in you and I know you will ultimately get where you want to be

  • @footah153
    @footah153 21 день назад

    AWESOME! Thank you!

  • @JonatanSHOW1
    @JonatanSHOW1 3 года назад

    Tip for starting bare chords start high on the fret board the is less tension on the strings and you don't need that much strength to pull it off.
    Try playing "where is my mind" by the pixies it helped me a lot doing bare chords

  • @johnmiller3269
    @johnmiller3269 5 лет назад +1

    Right on! Great lesson!

  • @3124cm
    @3124cm 3 года назад

    Great job on this! Awesome!

  • @vladkrus5796
    @vladkrus5796 Год назад

    Fantastic tutorial keep it up

  • @Saulbrotherr
    @Saulbrotherr 3 года назад

    Mister, you voice is good and sing excelent, thanks for you time...

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  3 года назад

      Hey Saul, thanks so much for the positive feedback, I'm so glad you're enjoying my work here. Many more are on the way, both here and at Patreon.com/swiftlessons. Be well and enjoy your progress! -Rob

  • @johnr.b.murray3417
    @johnr.b.murray3417 2 года назад

    Nicely done.

  • @johnneira
    @johnneira 7 лет назад +2

    Thx man. great lesson.

  • @michaelgdobie
    @michaelgdobie 2 года назад +3

    Please dedicate this song to your lovey dog hahah Just like my dog could give a s++t when I'm practicing haha ! Great video version and easy to copy ! Many many thanks ! Mickey

  • @feycaldidani6929
    @feycaldidani6929 8 лет назад

    Best teacher ever💙

  • @DantoBossFace
    @DantoBossFace Год назад

    well played and sung

  • @rodsmolter5046
    @rodsmolter5046 5 лет назад

    outstanding lesson

  • @Marcel1978dt
    @Marcel1978dt 8 лет назад

    Beatles forever! Thanks!

  • @alexd7299
    @alexd7299 8 лет назад

    awesome, greetings from germany! you are a very inspiring person

  • @MsAcreage
    @MsAcreage 8 лет назад

    Love your channel and the way you teach!

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  8 лет назад

      I'm so glad you're enjoying my teaching style, thanks for letting me know!

  • @jelau4851
    @jelau4851 5 лет назад +2

    Dear Rob, I follow your lessons , and I have A question: How do Artists build a song, Do they play a chord progression instinctivly on the moment and try to build a song after their feelings, or some othe manner? btw, you,re number One teacher on the Web. thanks to you on behalf of all wannabe guitar players like me and others. cheers

  • @garyhull6689
    @garyhull6689 4 года назад

    Excellent stuff!

  • @jakeski6488
    @jakeski6488 7 лет назад

    Thank you Sir! Great instruction.

  • @butruuushbutrage
    @butruuushbutrage 7 лет назад

    NICE JOB. THAT SOUNDED GREAT.

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  7 лет назад

      +mo sal awesome, so glad you’re digging the tutorial. Many more are on the way, be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Enjoy your practice. -Rob

  • @sergioalejandrocastellanos8069
    @sergioalejandrocastellanos8069 3 года назад

    Love ur voice man