how to play "Crazy On You INTRO" by Heart on guitar | acoustic guitar lesson tutorial 

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THIS is how you do it. SO MANY guitar lesson videos don't first show the guitarist playing it through once. The number of times I have clicked on a video and started learning something, only to find out it wasn't correct? Well, too many. Time wasted. Here, you play it first, and it is CLEARLY correct, and thus, I shall watch and learn. Great job! (as always!)

How in the world did Nancy write this masterpiece at such a young age. What a gift. Wish Nancy, Andy, and i could hang out. These dreams

44 years of playing guitar, and I've only ever known how to play bits and pieces of this song. Time to finally learn it all the way through. Thanks for the great lessons!

This is the closest to how it’s played on the album and how I remember it. Just great.

Dude you nail this just like every other one of your lessons. Hands down the most accurate teacher on the interweb!! Thanks man..

Perfectly played. I was 25 when this tune came out in 1975. I was going through Berklee in Boston took me about 2 years of every day practice and determination to play it. Even though the song only reached top 25 in Canada and top 35 in the USA in 1976 to me this composition is a musical masterpiece . Incredible progressions. And of course you have to have the incredible talent of a guitarist like Nancy and this professional musician. Thank you great teaching

Difficult to fathom I’ve been playing almost 50 years and never tried to get this down.. now I know why, it’s hard as he**(!) But, now I will, thanks to your knowledge, talent and teaching ability…you nailed it! now I have no excuse not to nail this as well. Nancy Wilson, such a gifted guitar player. Thank you sir.

I was in High School when this song came out. Sort of lerned it, but was missing a few things. Here we are almost 50 years later, my where did the time go, and I am going to finish learning this piece. About time eh? But, Thanks for the help, even now, don't think I would have gotten it down like you did. Great lesson.

Probably above my skillset, but the way you broke it down makes me feel like I can do it. Going to have to set my mind to it and stay determined until it happens

OMG. Close to perfect! Great job! I saw Nancy flub it once. She raised her finger, smiled, started over, and nailed it! I think it was Cal Jam 2. Can't be sure though.

Damn it Andy, this Canadian is again in awe of the detail and accuracy of your tutorial. You make me proud!

Thank you so much, I love playing guitar. 4 yrs ago when my partner and my sister died on the same day, I thought my world was over. I have no family but one daughter who helps me. So I started playing guitar again. It's therapy for me. I've spend 6 hrs a day on it and I'm getting really good,," not trying to brag," I've lots of room to grow. It's so much fun to learn something new almost everyday. 2 days ago I learned Layla. I'm subscribed to u and crazy popped up. And I've got part of this learned already. The way you teach this intro was just at the right pace. And you explained hybrid picking so an old woman like me got it. I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I got the rest of the song down but the intro might a while.

I comfortable saying this guy is one of the most talented guitar players I’ve ever seen, and I’ve never even seen his face. It isn’t necessary with skills like this.

it took me 5 hours to learn it up to 12:50 that song is hard but man what a masterpiece it is. thank you for the comprehensive lessons

I always have this dream that I'm stranded on a tropical island with just a guitar and I have nothing but time to learn something like this!!

This is about as accurate(as in true to the "original" recording) as it gets. Always superb.

One of the Holy Grails of acoustic rock guitar intros and you nailed it. Two big thumbs up!👍👍

I've been watching your tutorials for six months, an hour or two a day. I've think I finally figured out one of the most important parts of your playing that makes you so great and most of us could only wish for... FINGER STRENGTH! Your ring finger is stronger than my index finger.

Omg! I was one of the ones who requested this intro years ago and I am SO happy you finally did it! I knew you would master it to perfection and I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to teach it bc you’re the absolute best! Thank you!!! Now my only request is PLEASE, teach the whole song! 🙏🏼 Not that this isn’t a gold mine in itself because it is, and it will probably take me a year to learn lol, but it’s such a TEASE stopping short. Pretty please do the entire song so I can pretend to be a guitar Goddess like Nancy Wilson! ❤️ Happy holidays!

This has to be one of the all time best intros ever created for a rock song. I was just floored the first time I heard it. As usual, a superb lesson with all the detail needed to get this one down. Thanks a million for sharing this gem.

There really just isn’t the right words or enough thanks to offer for what you’ve done with your channel…speechless

I’ll tell you, I’m firmly a very average player and have never even attempted a song of this caliber but your sound,precision and patience inspired me to say what the hell. I’m getting there. Doesn’t remotely have the clarity of this but I’m 15 seconds in and cant believe how well it’s coming. On top of that, it’s stopped me from aimlessly making the same mistakes on other tunes and they sound much cleaner. So thank you man. And folks, just follow this slowly and closely and go for it

DUDE, thank you so much! I've wanted to learn that intro for YEARS! Absolutely amazing breakdown. Seriously, I've never commented on a video in the decade I've been watching YT, you rock!

Most definitely THE most accurate lesson for the Crazy On You Intro that I have found. I kinda played it right but definitely see the parts I've been playing incorrectly. When the video started out with you playing it thru once at full speed, my heart raced and I got a smile that wouldn't go away. I knew I finally found the right video. Thank you so much for that!!! I am now going to search your other videos and such for others I love like "Crystal Ball" and "Can't Find My Way Home". I can sort of play them but can't figure out a few fills. Please keep them coming!!!

Thank you again bro! As an 80’s kid who wore out the rewind and play buttons on my cassette player to learn everything, you provide such an awesome resource to learn from!

One of the best tutorials I've ever watched on RU-vid. Obviously a talented guitarist and teacher.

I am extremely grateful for this awesome video and lesson. Five days ago I started following along and was blown away by how tough it was to properly execute that bass note that Nancy had strumming through the intro but after grinding it out over and over I’ve finally gotten it. I wouldn’t have even known where to begin with your great less so thank you again!

Each one of your lessons my guitar playing leaps forwards. Thanks dude

How you aren't at 1m+ subs is beyond me. No distractions, great instruction. Have learned so much from you and your lessons are so concise. Love the content. Please keep gifting us with these vids. Thank you!

Once again...bravo on song choice and artist! Nancy Wilson is a brilliant guitar player and I've been listening to Heart for many years. Love their mix of acoustic guitar and electric to create that brand of music that I've loved for years. I had already seen Nancy's videos online...this video takes the songs to next level of learning. Thanks Andy...would love to hear more from Nancy Wilson's work, such as the classic 'Love Alive'. People on the internet are submitting their covers and while many are a good effort they just don't get the details that I'm hearing from the original song...details that I know you hear and are meticulous about trying to get as close to the original as possible. So again...thanks Andy... really love your professional take on lessons.

I learned this about a year ago from another tutorial but some elements I knew were not sounding right. Thank you for this breakdown I can see where I was going wrong now particularly on the second phase with the lead up to the harmonic notes. It's so tough to keep the rhythm with the time signature changing twice. Nearly cracked it now though!

You are incredibly talented. I'm always amazed at your understanding of the instrument.Very impressed with your videos and you do a great job revealing the song. And also a heart felt thank you for your contributions. Very decent of you.

Hands down the best instructional teacher on the tube. Music for all levels and gives ample opportunity to stretch your capabilities beyond Major chords, 7ths and campfire sing alongs. Know one else around like him. Buy his tabs and donate to make sure this is worth his time. Hey, it would be nice to have you buzz a string now and then for us mortals out here -ha. Thanks for all the hard work.

One of the all time great intros in rock ! Thanx

Ive always said i can play anything with enough practice. Not sure if I'm lying to myself or just trying to build my confidence. This hybrid pick and speed of the song..... wow. I can do it. I can learn this. Greatly appreciated and since i requested this a ways back.... donation forth coming to my teacher!

He is an incredible musician. Love the stories before the lessons. Lessons with a background story.

Thanks. Her lesson is great but this one was needed for the reasons you state.

Been in love with this song and the Wilson sisters since 1977 when I first heard Dreamboat Annie on a turntable. Your detailed instructions and tips for success are very helpful. I’m an older musician coming back to guitar, so I really do appreciate that you conclude your tutorial by playing the whole intro at reduced speed. Subscribed, many thanks 👍🎸

I learned this in just under 30 minutes, thank to your great instructions. This song isn’t as scary to learn as sounds. Thank you!

Wtf i just learned this two days ago and searched for a video on your account because youre pretty much the best in the biz and there wasnt any so i looked somewhere else and now you post this haha. Keep rocking dude I love your channel.

Thank you I always wanted to play this and after seeing this nothing changes on my end

Thanks for this lesson! A great intro to classical style playing from a timeless rock tune and the great Nancy Wilson. That Taylor you're playing sounds incredible.

This man can play way better than Marty Schwartz , I’m surprised he doesn’t have more subscribers.

I've been practicing for over a year now. Finally a good lesson. Thanks!

This gentleman kicks with originals and lessons. Sure if he wants to can play most acoustic parts of any tune. This guitarist is one of the few who got it right even thou this song I heard in Amarillo Texas in the early 1970's with Nancy Wilson mesmerizing me by her acoustical abilities. Remember this that he is showing was created before, most likely, before 1970. So learning old stuff ain't bad. Yes!

Great work. This is a bucket list song for me. I've worked on it some but never got through it. This is motivating me to get at it once again. Thanks!

Wow youre an amazing player. This is such a difficult intro and you make it look so easy. Great playing

I so grateful to guys like yourself who can teach these great riffs for even a novice like myself def one of the harder songs ive tryed to learn but im getting there. About half way thru now going over and over and over again im desperate to crack this one haha. Thank you for your lessons.❤

Been working this for a few years now... Finally got it down ...loved this song since my dad's ex gf left her LP collection behind in 81. This lesson is better than any tab I've studied...and even Nancy's vid. I hear the zep influence on this track

Nancy is far under rated and one of the best.

Your skill level is second only to your ability to teach. You're the best man.

Dude this is the best lesson for this u nailed it for me thank u bro. Love it love the taylor too

Never saw anyone even come close to this one, you're awesome!!

Your ability to hybrid pick with your fingers while holding a pick (a la Bron y Aur Stomp) is impressive. Wouldst that my fingers would so diligently follow what I hear in my head! 🥴 You’re simply the best instructor I’ve seen online. Been playing most every day for over 40 years. I’m hardly a newbie.

Fantastic! This is one I've never been able to quite get right but with your detailed breakdown I'm going to get it this time. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

This is a beauty. Thank you for this well done instruction. I'll go crazy on this starting tomorrow. Love it !

Choice. I fortunately saw Nancy do this lick back on 1970's in Amarillo, Tecas, and this sealed my belief that women can rock n roll: even thou my only buddy disagreed. Seeing Nancy do this intro acoustically, took my mind off of the ladies fine look. This lesson is choice and a great help after so many years. Even just viewing the movements for an oldie like me is a gift. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Thank you so very much! You made it so easy for me to learn it and play it now! I'll be happy to enjoy this one with my friends, much-appreciated man! Cheers from Colombia!

Took me a whole week to digest this into something playable. Now I'm on to speed it up and perfect it. Thank you so much! Great video that i highly recommend.

Excellent....ive got it coming along nicely now after a 4 hour epic session today... .but its worth it

Above my skill level but this video made it seem approachable. I've been working on it for the past couple of days and although it is at a SUPER slow speed, I can't believe I got the first two parts down. I am so happy with the progress, that I had to go to his site and donate. You should all do the same!

Great job. Fun tune. It took so work but the audience will love it.

I now know what I'm going to do on my Christmas vacation. Thank you very much for this excellent lesson

I immediately bought her vhs a long time ago in order to have her teach me the right way of playing the song only to be disappointed that she did not go into note for note ;p( !! Thank you for your great lessons Sir !!!

Wow! Thanks for breaking that classic intro so well.

Awesome lesson as usual. Whenever you want to learn to play a song the way it was recorded, this is definitely the channel to come to. Always a pleasure to stop in here, learn a new song and end up being a better guitar player for it. Thank you!

I just saw a video two days ago, with Nancy showing this exact thing. One thing that stuck out, as it would for any guitarist, is that she never plays it exactly the same way each time. The short vid tackled the intro and then the driving beginning and that was it. Probably a 1990's video. Starting in Am. Yours is very detailed and, as always, to the point informative. Her point, I attack at times and then I lay back and play. Good to mix it up! Glad you are back in the swing and putting out these great lessons.

Another excellent tutorial worth digging into. And, is it just me, or is the rhythm guitar in Heart one of the most criminally overlooked masterpieces in classic rock? Maybe I'm biased as a life long fan or maybe it's just really an exceptional foundation she lays down and then accompanies with her own exceptional vocals that are also oft overlooked as its easy to focus of the lead parts of both guitar and vocals and miss what's going on underneath it all.

Thank you !!!! I’ve been picking around with this for years. Now I can get it precise !

Love this lesson! Been trying to get back into playing and learning something new. This is a great lesson and I really appreciate your time and talent to help me. I love how you said it's gonna take me some time to work through it, one little step at a time. Baby steps! lol

Excellent playing and appreciate the way you broke it all down.

You have some serious skill! So well executed! And such clean playing! I wanna be like you when I grow up. And I'm 52. Seriously, I love your tutorials even though I can't ever play as well as you. Keep up the great videos!

Damn, just damn! I can only pretend to appreciate the difficulty of learning this and then breaking it down the way you do and creating such a high quality video production for this lesson. Thank you Andy for the early Christmas present.

Great tutorial! Thank you, one of my all time favorite songs I never knew how to play - until now. Thanks again.

Awesome job as always, Andy. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.

This is just wonderful. Thank you so much for this and all you’re lessons. Great teacher Mr Shut up and play!

so grateful for this its too amazing its too good more people need to see this

Cool. Time to try this again. Perfect rendition of how it was played. Nancy will have to learn it again from this. She is still great today playing

This is exactly what I've been waiting for!

Who is this guy? Another flawless lesson. Excellent job, I hope I can get it to sound half as good.

I've tried so many other videos on learning this intro and was always lost. Gave up many times. Finally an in depth lesson on everything I've been doing wrong. Hybrid picking is something I need to work on but I actually can follow what's going on now and will be practicing until I get it ! Thank you for the great lesson !🙏 Subscribing and hitting that bell

Great lesson! Thanks for taking the time for this.

Thanks for sharing your incredible talent with us!! You are certainly a well accomplished musician!!🎸

Absolutely amazing lesson! It is comprehensive, compact and understandable. Thank you so much!

Always wanted to get this one down. This helped a lot! Thanks for all the great tutorials.

Wow! Great lesson, this feels like the "Eruption" of Acoustic Guitar. I've gotta put a lot more time into getting this right. Thanks for the lesson.

Been waiting for this forever and now know I'll never play it. But perhaps others will. Love this channel because you do some stuff for me but also challenge those who have real talent.

Amazing! Thank you!

Even if you can’t nail it note for note or every section it’s ace just jamming with it. I really struggle to get the pull off 1-0 on the b string on the a minor part. Perfecting that’s taking ages.

Andy, you are so Effin' Good! Thanks for all the lessons!! 😃👍

Thank you so much for this!! I've always loved this song and I'm a beginner, so now thanks to you I can finally learn it (even though it's kind of hard for me)

andy is the BEST. ever. our awesome guitar teacher! you guys, buy his “shut up and play” tee shirt! great way to support our teacher! and when you wear it, people will ask you about it. and then we’ll get more peeps to watch Andy! merry christmas to you, Andy, and all you Andy students! looking forward to more incredible lessons!!!!

Thanks. I was trying to learn this on RockSmith. No way, no way, no way. Your lesson immediately made it clear

FREAKING AWESOME! Kept saying “don’t stop, don’t stop” lol….CRAAAAAAZZZZY ON FRETS

Beautifully done. I've never been able to suss it out, though I've had the dexterity for decades.

Love it!!

Wow, thanks for this one fantastic!

It's about freaking time! This song was begging for a SU&P feature for so-o-o-o-o long.

Outstanding lesson, bro. Thank you.