How to play Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits | Guitar Lesson

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024

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  • @ozymandiastheking2139
    @ozymandiastheking2139 7 лет назад +179

    Trying to teach this song just shows what an utter genius Mark Knopfler is on the guitar.

  • @alementary4065
    @alementary4065 3 месяца назад +5

    One of the most beautiful, heartbreaking songs ever recorded.

  • @12988Jake
    @12988Jake 9 лет назад +139

    More mark knopfler songs please Justin!!!! Legend

    • @Tinto4
      @Tinto4 5 лет назад +3

      Why Worry would be great.

  • @javiermoratadominguez3869
    @javiermoratadominguez3869 8 лет назад +55

    I'm a new learner of electric guitar in Spain I have got difficult with English language but I want to say that music is an international language and a good way to learn something about beauty
    !Thank you for your videos!

    • @Void-fc6jn
      @Void-fc6jn 3 года назад +1

      Well said!

    • @E.L.O596
      @E.L.O596 7 месяцев назад

      Es verdad

    • @user-xk3eq3ei5w
      @user-xk3eq3ei5w Месяц назад +1

      Same from Germany. It's a great way to improve my English skills, and learn guitar at the same time. Grüße

  • @sudhindrak
    @sudhindrak 9 лет назад +159

    That expression at 00:30 pretty much sums up what an amazing composition this is. Great great lesson and a true tribute to the master craftsman, Mr Knopfler. What a wonderful track and truly elaborate in the way it is structured. This is the way music is meant to be. In a world dominated by three chord and 4 chord songs, these are just stand out records that will live forever. Sorry, getting carried away here but I have always believed that Mark Knopfler is just way above everyone else. And Justin does true justice to a stellar record!

    • @firdausHITMAN
      @firdausHITMAN 9 лет назад +7

      sudhindra srinivas Agree with everything you have said but there is nothing wrong with using 3 or 4 chord songs. Using many number of chords does not mean good music. It is what you do with it that matters and not matter how many chords are used.

    • @sudhindrak
      @sudhindrak 9 лет назад +2

      STRATMAN firdaus I agree with you.

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar 9 лет назад +23

      It's awesome eh! so much fun making these vids :) I learn loads every time I do MK songs!

    • @mohanjanisthere
      @mohanjanisthere 9 лет назад

      ***** sounds like you are getting eargasms just from playing this song.

    • @rogermartin8844
      @rogermartin8844 4 года назад

      U got that right

  • @origemcollectibles
    @origemcollectibles 9 лет назад +28

    More Dire Straits as you said! Knopfler is the greatest, most beautiful, most genius guitarist ever. Thank you for exposing some of his brilliance.

  • @NewMetallica
    @NewMetallica 9 лет назад +83

    I have been waiting so long for a proper lesson on this song, especially since Mark Knopfler uses so many different licks throughout this song. Best lesson to start this year with! Wishing Justin and everyone a happy new year! Thank you so much for all your free and excellent content!

  • @Daren67
    @Daren67 9 лет назад +3

    It was hearing Mark Knopfler play this back in '85 that made me rush out & buy my first electric guitar.
    30yrs later it still inspires me..
    Like you said here, it's all about his delicate touch & tone. One of the greats!

  • @steffenpfau4303
    @steffenpfau4303 9 лет назад +27

    Best lesson ever on the best song ever! I'm for shure not the only one who deems Mark Knopfler for one of the greatest guitarists on earth. And it was one of his concerts, which I was lucky to experience live, that made me to learn guitar and thereby changed and enriched my life. MK is such a fantastic and unique artist. He makes his guitar not only play notes, he makes it talk to you, moan to you, carry you away, reveal the instruments soul to you. Thanks Justin for let us learn his songs and let us participate in MK's work of art. If you think about even more MK songs, what about "So far from the Clyde" and "Sailing to Philadelphia"?

  • @skunkfromcamden
    @skunkfromcamden 9 лет назад +19

    YOU ARE A LEGEND, SIR! I've been waiting this video for so long. Thank you very much!

  • @mox.kartal
    @mox.kartal 8 лет назад +22

    You are great guitar teacher..brilliant lesson..thank you very much :)

  • @SONOFAZOMBIE2025
    @SONOFAZOMBIE2025 9 лет назад +38

    OMG!!! I requested it on the Walk of Life video and you did it! wow!
    You did not desert me... my brothers in arrrrrmssss! ☺

  • @David-sx7on
    @David-sx7on 5 лет назад +5

    This one of the best tutorials. Love the singing so I can remember where in the song we are.

  • @frankquinn1296
    @frankquinn1296 3 года назад +1

    Totally flabbergasted at how you catch the feel and touch so well, incredible teaching , even after playing properly for 30 years I still pick things up , the feel in this nothing short of incredible. Loved this

  • @RichyAsecas
    @RichyAsecas 9 лет назад +11

    Just go to RUclips looking for a good tutorial of «Brother in arms»... And I find yours in the first video of my subscriptions! It looks like this is your New Year's gift for me, hahaha.
    Amazing and fun tutorial and perfect sound.

  • @charlesschwartz307
    @charlesschwartz307 8 лет назад

    Justin, I've watched many of your lessons. I must say I'm not all that terrific but you are always encouraging all the way through and that means a lot to keep moving forward. So just wanted to thank you.

  • @queenrocksnrolls6998
    @queenrocksnrolls6998 4 года назад +1

    I don’t think I can stress enough how helpful this video is! It’s really helping me learn this song. Beautiful melody. Amazing teacher. Thank you, good sir!

  • @JetCassidy
    @JetCassidy 3 года назад +2

    Justin you should do a full cover of this song with you singing and playing guitar that intro was unbelievable

  • @EvgeniyNeutralMusician
    @EvgeniyNeutralMusician 9 лет назад +7

    This is one of the greatest composition ever written, imo. And definately one of my favourites of all time. I was learning this piece by recordings for years, listened to it thousands of times... And I never get tired of it. Endless, eternal composition. Mark Knopfler is Genius. And still I don't like what I hear when I sloppy play it, can't even be near with Mark, ha-ha. However I found this lesson and I like your expression so much. Great, Justin. Thank you for all your videos. I found you recently and you are great, mate. Go on the same spirit!

  • @spasibo3006
    @spasibo3006 8 лет назад +1

    I first heard dire straits only a couple years ago. And this song is one of my favorite. Thank you Justin for a great lesson!!! You are the best teacher on RUclips!!! Greetings from Russia.

  • @RobGADV
    @RobGADV 8 лет назад +4

    This is great, thank you! I'm nowhere near ready to learn that yet, but I'm glad to see it's here when I am ready. I can only imagine the amount of work you put into figuring all this out so you could make this video.

  • @paulwoods4394
    @paulwoods4394 8 лет назад +10

    Justin, Thank you so much for your in depth lesson on this song. Great tune and has these cool almost mysterious sounding lead runs over the chords. I have been playing guitar since I was in 7th grade and now 50 years later I am still uncovering things to learn on guitar. Alway amazing to me a song with the same chords we know in certain combination take on a whole new feel. Although I was never a professional player and work as a commercial artist I take daily breaks from my paint or digital screens to turn the amps on and pick the guitar up.
    You are such a great guy and great guitar player and patiently going through the song. It's funny I've bought the sheet music and its great to see you and hear you explain the song. Some of the sheet music is not accurate although Hal Lenord usually is. You are a pleasure you spend time with in RUclips. Even though we don't know each other I feel like I get to know you in these lessons. You're calm and cool guy.
    I work with a great guitar player and teacher in the San Francisco Bay area, Jim Gleason. I don't think he minds that I go off on myself and explore other songs outside of my theory or songs I am working on with you. I feel lucky to know and work with Jim but if I didn't have him as my option I would sign up for Skype lessons with you. IF you do that.
    I would guess you have students you work with around the globe with Skype lessons that work pretty well. Cheers!

  • @lrblouie
    @lrblouie 9 лет назад

    I'm sure you have put many years and countless hours into your playing but God has truly blessed you both with talent and with a great gift for teaching.
    I will be performing BIA as a pre-service opening song at my church in two Sundays (day before Memorial Day - US) - couldn't do it without the help of your video. Thank you!

  • @minder4u1
    @minder4u1 8 лет назад +2

    Justin, you are a brilliant teacher, I am making Sultans of swing my winter project, thank you so much for making the time to teach. Just the right amount of instruction and playing, thanks mate

    • @tonyrichards1488
      @tonyrichards1488 8 лет назад

      murray L I agree Murray,Justin thanks for posting this classic.

  • @elvinlategan9857
    @elvinlategan9857 8 лет назад

    Its a hauntingly beautiful song and You do it justice in the lesson . I just heard him talk about the celtic influence in his compositions and it clearly evident in this one . Beautiful .

  • @wolfrace-oe2mg
    @wolfrace-oe2mg 3 года назад

    Wish i could like everyone's possitive comments, found so many awesome vibes in playing my guitar, 3yr. All thanks to Justin's passion and time for us, big Thankyou dude!!

  • @slberk
    @slberk 9 лет назад

    Justin tbh i learned playing guitar with Marty schwartz 'cuz you were too difficult for me but now i keep learning with you 'cuz i have reached your level ... Thanks for amazing song. To me this is the best song ever along with Wearing the inside out ..
    Keep Doing it justin you are great !

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar 9 лет назад +2

      Cheers! Glad you're enjoying the lessons :)

  • @richardmcnee1397
    @richardmcnee1397 5 лет назад

    Absolutely superb lesson. The patience you show in teaching cannot be faulted. Keep up the fantastic work. It is truly appreciated.

  • @steviejohn9502
    @steviejohn9502 4 года назад

    the best thing about this song is chords ,riffs,easy singing ,Love it ,its the ONE !

  • @sohailmirza6351
    @sohailmirza6351 9 лет назад +3

    One of my favorite songs of all time, an awesome lesson Sir .

  • @samueljacopastoria
    @samueljacopastoria 2 года назад +2

    Justin, you are such a genius in music at such a young age and equally an extra ordinary good tuitor for so many learners its amazingly outstanding service. GOD BLESS YOU. Please also go slow step by step like Bretpapa on his Pink Floyd numbers. I am sure you will hit the jackpot. You are a musical boon in disguise in todays world. Honest appreciation.

  • @nostaticatall
    @nostaticatall 9 лет назад +2

    Thanks for doing this, Justin. It's one of my favorite Mark Knopfler songs.

  • @Bushviking
    @Bushviking 9 лет назад

    First time I ever watched a guitar lesson with the volume cranked all the way up! Keep on rockin' Justin, thanx a bunch!

  • @edeeland9794
    @edeeland9794 9 лет назад

    Your the best teacher I've found. Love the Mark K. stuff , Like Sultans of Swing , still working on remembering all the changes. But has taught me so much, just like this lesson, all the double stops and other "tasty" licks , Thanks again.

  • @johninnz
    @johninnz 3 года назад

    If you turn up the volume on the brothers in arms cd you can hear the lic just after your last one here, it just finishes that little bit off superbly. Absolutely has to be in the top 10 greatest songs of all time IMO.

  • @Moodo76
    @Moodo76 9 лет назад +2

    Great lesson as always Justin. Could you please do a lesson on "Why worry"? That would be awesome, I'm having some trouble with that one.

  • @patrickobrien163
    @patrickobrien163 2 года назад +1

    I am on the final lead break. And yes, it has taken me quite a while to remember all the breaks. For me it's just repetitions and getting the finger memory. You are a great teacher and very soon now l will be able to play it second nature. 😀 thanks, and lll be back as my only tests now are playing along with the recording until perfect . ✌ 🎶

  • @bobymox
    @bobymox 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks man that you showed the real chords.Everybody plays with kapodastr and leave the wrong tabs.Eminor,C mayor,Aminor and so on....Your tutorial is the best!!!

  • @JurcLe
    @JurcLe 9 лет назад +1

    Instead of the volume pedal you can simply use (on strat) the volume knob on the pickguard. You can twist it with your pinky (which leaves other fingers for picking) to get a similar effect.

  • @shashankrao23
    @shashankrao23 Год назад

    this song will always hit the spot , ageless and pure

  • @thomasboss8968
    @thomasboss8968 Год назад

    Thank you, I’ve always played “ dark hands”(no pick),I tried transposing to A to make it easier, but going back to G#, again thanks.

  • @iestynbevan2850
    @iestynbevan2850 6 лет назад

    You can see the emotion in his face.
    A timeless classic.
    keep up the good work.
    👍

  • @gazzab70
    @gazzab70 9 лет назад +1

    Great lesson justin, my all time fave tune and the inspiration for me picking up the guitar as a 15 yr old in 1985, thanks as ever!

  • @sulfatbe
    @sulfatbe 8 лет назад +2

    you are a F'''''' good teacher most apreciated not to fast and not to slow thank you

  • @upton_ogood
    @upton_ogood 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent job. Makes me want to finally go out and find a decent Les Paul.

  • @blurpup
    @blurpup 4 года назад

    Thanks for the great lesson. I was struggling to get the fingering for the main solos - until I watched the original video, and noticed that Mark plays them in a higher position on the lower strings. Transposing the fingering suddenly made so much more sense to me and made it pretty straightforward to play. Perhaps if anyone else is having difficulty with those passages - consider the alternate position.

  • @creativeryan7557
    @creativeryan7557 5 лет назад

    Have to say justin this is the best lesson to follow on the net, others over complicate everything! nice to have clear explanation of each phrase :)

  • @Chadav
    @Chadav 2 года назад +1

    Great video, Justin. Thank you so much.

  • @FlyingsCool
    @FlyingsCool 8 лет назад

    Justin, thanks so much. I'm only half way through and it's taken me a couple of hours to begin to digest what you've shown. An amazing piece of work here. Some cash will be coming soon.

  • @gwiedodecraemer7033
    @gwiedodecraemer7033 9 лет назад

    Thx Justin. After stumbling thru all the teachers on you tube... yr the man.

  • @paultaylor7765
    @paultaylor7765 5 лет назад

    This is absolutely astonishing but will probably take me the rest of my life to learn
    Hope I make it
    Brilliant Tuition Justin Well Done

  • @chiafulify
    @chiafulify 3 года назад

    If I’d not seen your video, I would not have learn the chord progression in my lifetime ! Thank you Sifu🙏🙏🤘🤘

  • @MrClose2u
    @MrClose2u 9 лет назад +1

    Terrific, a great way to start 2015.
    Thanks Justin.

  • @dusanrakojevic5782
    @dusanrakojevic5782 6 лет назад +1

    This is the best lesson ever for this song!!!! ( and the song is perfect)

  • @michaelgaurnier3108
    @michaelgaurnier3108 2 года назад

    You did an absolutely great job teaching all of the details in this! Really even the feel and nuance, the chords, really you did just a really great job teaching this. I don't know how it could be better. Thank you!!!

  • @alaab82
    @alaab82 Год назад

    Old is always gold :) as usual Justin on of the best lessons ! Big ❤ from France

  • @davetowers4682
    @davetowers4682 7 лет назад

    Yes thank you Justin you do indeed do credit to this incredible tune. I too think this is how music should be played and is why Peter Green of the 60's and early 70's is my favourite guitar player. Mark Knopfler however has a created a true masterpiece here and it was covered by Joan Baez.

  • @08JuHan
    @08JuHan 9 лет назад

    Behold, best lesson of the year is here already.

  • @richardjukes8704
    @richardjukes8704 3 года назад

    This was the best way to spend 2 hours today. Another amazing video from Justin! So well taught!

  • @guillermorossi5009
    @guillermorossi5009 9 лет назад

    Man!!!! Let me tell you you are an amazing comunicator. Thanks! My skill not yet at the level necessary to play this but even though i enjoyed it so much and definitively it inspires my learning.

  • @jayagobi
    @jayagobi 3 года назад

    Justin I was able to catch what you were teaching. Thank you for teaching the song I always wanted to play. Awesome.

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for stopping by Jaya and subscribing too. Justin has over 600 song lessons here: www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Have a look. Tell your friends. Spread the joy. :)
      Cheers
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  • @rodneygilbert6061
    @rodneygilbert6061 3 года назад

    Wow I've never experienced a lesson like this.... this is absolutely incredible.... I love this sooo much 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  3 года назад

      Thank you! 😃 There's over 600 song lessons here: www.justinguitar.com/songs
      Cheers 😊
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  • @joseph-ow1hf
    @joseph-ow1hf 4 года назад

    Thank you Justin. This is one of my all time favorite songs.

  • @qjarman7753
    @qjarman7753 Год назад

    Oh my Justin… don’t usually hear you sing, but very much enjoyed your rendition and will now attempt to give this a go ❤

  • @ivormatheson2391
    @ivormatheson2391 5 лет назад

    Excellent lesson. I'll need to break it into chunks to master this. Thanks Justin

  • @guillermoarce2460
    @guillermoarce2460 7 лет назад

    Great Teacher, Best lesson and easy following & explanation. Thanks Justin !!

  • @gaganminhas
    @gaganminhas 7 лет назад

    I love this tutorial by Justin. He has nailed this song and explains it so well. Keep up the good work, Justin!

  • @anttihelminen4317
    @anttihelminen4317 5 лет назад

    Darned... i promised myself i would learn this. You just showed me what a task I gave myself. But highly appreciated. I'll get back in a year or so, if I don't break my guitar in frustration;) Well done.

  • @solofoericrakotoarisoa4681
    @solofoericrakotoarisoa4681 5 лет назад

    Thank you Justin for this lesson for this great song. I am starting using electric guitar and I found it easy to follow your instruction. It is not too slow or too fast to me. It took me a week to learn it but i am proud to be able to play it in front of my friends. Respect!

  • @Blue_3rd
    @Blue_3rd 7 лет назад

    Just came across your video, which I have really enjoyed. I will use it to study this tune thoroughly, thanks a million! I'll check out your other stuff in due course. Cheers mate!

  • @anekouzad
    @anekouzad 6 лет назад

    you are the best teacher period! thank you for a great lesson. loved it the way you break it down with patience. keep going man!

  • @iestynbevan2850
    @iestynbevan2850 6 лет назад

    Damn you can see the memo in his face.
    A timeless classic.
    keep up the good work.
    👍

  • @KelsterVonShredster
    @KelsterVonShredster 4 года назад

    Justin's videos are just superior overall to much of the crap floating out there in the interweb....Keep it comin' Justin, there's a reason why you almost have 1 million subscribers.....cheers from Ottawa Canada

  • @boiadedios
    @boiadedios 3 года назад

    Txs a lot for this tutorial…in my opinion this is the best song of the 90s

  • @martinbishop5228
    @martinbishop5228 7 лет назад +1

    The album was the first one I bought. love it. l am now playing, if you can call it that, if I am able to play this , before I am one of the men that has to die. I will be a very happy man. Thanks to you

  • @British_Patriot47
    @British_Patriot47 5 лет назад

    Brilliant lesson as always, going through each individual note helps a huge amount.

  • @claudioaparecidodeoliveira1040
    @claudioaparecidodeoliveira1040 2 года назад

    You are great guitar teacher. Thank you.
    Obrigado!

    • @JustinGuitarSongs
      @JustinGuitarSongs  2 года назад

      Glad you think so! Cheers 😊
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  • @realJonSpringer
    @realJonSpringer 5 лет назад

    Amazing breakdown brother. This is really a difficult song to play (at least to me). Probably my favorite Klopfner song due to my time spent overseas. Thank you for not deserting me...my brother in arms!

  • @ezhankhan1035
    @ezhankhan1035 9 лет назад +3

    Brilliant lesson, like all the others in your channel. Certainly have learnt a lot from this. May I also recommend teaching the "Tunnel Of Love" by Dire Straits. That certainly has some of the best lead guitar in all of MK's career! :)

  • @eduardorodrigues8413
    @eduardorodrigues8413 9 лет назад

    You are a great musician, Justin. Thank you for sharing this video. I have always wanted to play this song. Thank you so much.

  • @lcor2009
    @lcor2009 Год назад

    Great work mate. Just what I needed. Perfect breakdown, clearly explained. Thanx Justin

  • @freeelectron8261
    @freeelectron8261 6 лет назад

    Brilliant tutorial! Justin is an amazing guitarist. This is no easy soloing.

  • @AaronBlais
    @AaronBlais 3 года назад

    Justin, I can't imagine the patience it must have taken to break this song down. Great job.

  • @the-lonely-ous1767
    @the-lonely-ous1767 6 лет назад

    A tutorial on barr brothers- come in water would be so cool. All the best for you and your family Justin. Thx for all the great work

  • @latschic
    @latschic 6 лет назад

    You are the number one. Guitar teacher par excellence.
    Brothers in arms is the most emotional Song for guitar ever writen... tears in our eyes.
    Great lesson Justin... - i wish you a happy new year 2018

  • @Harlehz
    @Harlehz 9 лет назад

    You boss Justin, Cheers man! More Mark Knopfler please! Happy New Year from New Zealand.

  • @contenidoap
    @contenidoap 2 года назад

    Amazing song, amazing teacher

  • @joevaz1220
    @joevaz1220 4 года назад

    Hey Justin... how r u doing buddy. The best part is your greeting.."hey how r you doing.. i m justin here" that itself lights up eveything. Thank you for this great lesson the way you teach it. I m a great fan of you n follow your lessons dedicatedly. Cheers👍👍👍

  • @davedewsnap288
    @davedewsnap288 Год назад +2

    I know that Mark was influenced by Peter Green, so I’m not surprised by the middle pickup setting on the Les Paul, but I’m wondering if Mark actually DID use an out of phase setup on the original solo?
    Also, can you give an idea of tonal control on the amp please, as well as guitar? Bass? Mid? Treb?

  • @alanstevenson952
    @alanstevenson952 Год назад

    great lesson justin pure class

  • @ImMikeIVL
    @ImMikeIVL 5 лет назад

    Amazing lesson!! Thank you so much! Nice way to explaining and enjoying Mark's Knopfler theme! Thanks again!

  • @sugardaddyjones371
    @sugardaddyjones371 8 лет назад

    wow! amazing perfomance! it sounds just like as if i was listening to dire straits!

  • @Stratman389
    @Stratman389 7 лет назад +1

    Very helpful thanks .... knopfler is the master

  • @jsmcguireIII
    @jsmcguireIII 9 лет назад +1

    When its in your range you can sing like the best of them! thanks for posting J. :)

  • @downhill240
    @downhill240 9 лет назад

    Thanks Justin for covering so many styles and levels so well!

  • @joshuachatrapathy
    @joshuachatrapathy 5 лет назад +1

    Wonderful song and i love it bro

  • @mike31216100
    @mike31216100 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much Justin, what a start for 2015 :D. One of my all time favorites.
    all the best for 2015!
    cheers, Ari ( remembering all great times with the group at Villa Lina & Il Poggiolo :) )

  • @2009shahidc
    @2009shahidc 3 года назад

    Forget learning this,I am just enjoying your version man.

  • @user-ps5to6nw3l
    @user-ps5to6nw3l 5 лет назад

    Kudos Justin, Good show. Thanks for the video. Easy to understand and much appreciated.

  • @JC-tv5zx
    @JC-tv5zx 7 лет назад

    great one Justin...You were my favorite online teacher for mostly 2 years now..u r sympathic, I like Aussislang, and ur way to teach is the best one for me, now I am looking for the soli of all the songs u tought me; why dont u teach soli too? (btw I am male, using the internet from my wife) greetings from Switzerland, ur doing great..