Video lesson
Strum version (#301)
Timestamps for my strum-only video lesson:
- 0:00 Lesson overview
- 2:06 Basic chord shapes
- 5:48 Basic chord progression & strumming
- 9:28 Basic playthrough of verse & chorus
- 11:38 Adv. chord shapes
- 15:13 Adv. progression & strumming
- 16:35 Adv. walking bass lines & transitions
- 19:46 Adv. playthrough of verse & chorus (full strum)
- 20:53 Adv. playthrough of verse & chorus (w/o a pick)
- 22:22 Farewell
Fingerstyle version (#303)
Timestamps for my fingerstyle video lesson:
- 0:00 Lesson overview
- 2:49 Chord shapes & progression, basic
- 4:29 Chord shapes & progression, advanced
- 13:09 Intro riff, v1 (super basic)
- 15:11 Intro riff, v2 (traditional fingerstyle)
- 17:46 Intro riff, v3 (Dylan’s exact version)
- 21:49 Intro riff, v4 (my secret stash version)
- 24:17 Verse & chorus: general fingerpicking tips
- 28:18 Verse & chorus: full fingerstyle playthrough
- 30:49 Farewell
Note, the same 6-page PDF chord sheet (linked below) works for both of video lessons shown above.
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Editor’s notes
Hey friends! Here’s two video lessons I’ve made teaching you how to play the Bob Dylan classic “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right”. My first video teaches a strum-only version, while the second goes deep on fingerstyle & Travis picking technique – which is what Bob uses in his original album version. Both lessons include both beginner-friendly (as much as is possible) variations of the more difficult chords & techniques, while also going deep into advanced topics for those who are interested. I hope you enjoy!
My other lessons for Bob Dylan songs
Looking for other lessons I’ve made for songs by Bob Dylan? Here you go!
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Like a Rolling Stone
You’re Gonna Make me Lonesome When You Go
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