Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Lesson - Classic Fingerstyle Licks Demo 

Very generous of him to share his secrets with everyone. But he is very well aware that very few would be able to be this proficient

When it comes to the guitar, this man has no limitations.

Like Guthrie Govan said: if you steal from one person, it's plagiarism; if you steal from multiple people, it's doing research.

Wow, now someone who is a great guitarist that has guts to say he steal from Chet, well i put it as "Learned from Chet". And i know it takes a lot of determination & hardwork to play like chet, well chet is chet & tommy is tommy, both great guitarist that ever lived. Now tommy is sharing us what he has learned from chet. Respect to both of this guys. Special mention is mark knofler. Its really fun watching mark videos also. These 3's are legends. "RESPECT"

I love the CGP at the 12th fret. Certified indeed.

Haha as I was playing a Chet Atkins lick as an exercise, Tommy Emmanuel says he takes influence from Chet Aktins. He's one of my favorite guitar players aswell.

Saw Tommy in concert last night, and it was the best show I've ever seen. You've got to see him live!!

Got to see Tommy in State College PA a few years back. Was about 20' away !! What a show !!! The opening act could not make it so he did a double show for us !!! WOW !!!!!! My friends asked me if I picked up any tricks from him being that close??? I told them "No way he was going too fast "!!! What a wonderful man a so so humble !

Thank-you Tommy from guitar players everywhere, for 'passing on' these foundational licks made famous by your mentor, Chet Atkins, and the great Jerry Reed. I was struck during the first part of your first lick, where you stressed anchoring the root note; in this case, the index finger fretting middle C. It was like a light bulb going on suddenly in my head! After thinking about it, it made so much sense to me to anchor the root note (or barre) and then play whichever lick you want with the middle, ring and pinky fingers and occassionally the thumb. It eliminates jumping back and forth to fret the anchor note and whatever intevals the player adds to make a lick harmonious or dissonant and enjoyable to play and listen to. I'd also say that anchoring technique might be somewhat challenging for smaller players, mostly smaller women and kids whose fingers may never be as long as yours or mine. Their playing could improve in a lot of ways bylaying smaller-bodied guitars like Palors and OOOs that have shorter scale lengths and usually narrower nut widths.

Tommy is a great teacher, and thank you for taking the time to teach us all...

THE LORD OF GUITAR PLAYING!

The great guitar master. God bless your teaching, Tommy Emmanuel.

Really cool, already been doin the first one via slash , some Guns N’ Roses song, the other 2 I’ll definitely have fun trying Thank ya

What possible reason could 65 people have had to dislike this video? Solid gold. Can’t wait to re-watch it with a guitar in my hands.

Got it! Thank you Tommy! I've always wanted to get one of these crazy harp like 'floating ' licks, and this is a real gem. You've become my number one favorite guitarist. Thank you so much!

You are the all time great guitar maestro. You go one step further and actually share your legacy.

Planet sized talent, but he's retained his humility. One of the all time greats, no question

5:59 Waltzing matil...wah wah bla bla... The way he mumbled it out killed me haha lol.

You are the finest folks in the world for bringing this lesson to us. Sounds like a Chet Atkins, Cascade lick? Thanks so very much

Tommy is a great teacher.

Wow tommy you rock give goosebumps 👏you make me to pick up my 🎸thanks lovely work

It is great watching maestro at work, looks so easy 😉, thank you Mr Emmanuel

God I love the sound of that guitar, Chat would of been proud of you T.

It's not stealing... it's allowing a tradtional style to live and not die ❤

1:30 instructions unclear, played wonderwall

I like it going to practice that!!!!! 10000 times outta do it!!

that "petty theft" line had me cracking up. That's true, and so is everything you said after

Love this. I got the first one. The next two won't be a problem either.

Amazing...thanks Tommy!

Tommys lessons always great.

😄 “Good luck”… yep, I really need it.

The best in the world!

Good luck! Great inspiration. Just need to practice, practice and practice. A true living legend.

Hi Tommy, I'm your great fan. I like all your videos but this one especially, because many licks I've already know but I would like to see all yours famous licks.

Great! Thanks for support!

I am always amazed at the generosity of Chet and of Tommy. True greats! Sadly, while I was on my way, (so to speak) I’ve developed a problem in my left wrist. I’ve gone to three docs and all they did was give me injections . They worked for 5 months. And now, I’m right back in pain and I can’t get any more injections . . Don’t know what to do . Anyone know a GREAT hand doctor?

when Tommy's guitar is still new

living legend

Tommy genio!! Que gran estilo de tocar la guitarra acústica!! Gracias por inspirar!

Pure class as usual.

You're like the weirdest thing man. You are a realist with such a kind way about it.

Too good mate. Truly admire you

That 2nd lick is spicy

I'm a simple amateur guitarist. I see Tommy Emmanuel, I click.

muy ,muy ,muy bueno ...gracias maestro, now to work it...buf ¡¡

Beautiful. All of it.

I have some 3 note licks that I am pretty fond of... you can borrow those anytime 😂

In the hip hop scene you steal something and instant beef, but amongst musicians it’s encouraged I love it

Hit the like within 20 seconds. My bag of licks is so empty..

Wow what a talented guitarist. I would like to jam with him. Play stuff like pipeline. Ventures stuff.

" good luck " - thank you, Master Tommy , be blessed !

What a legend!

The master of master guitar

Браво маэстро!!!!!!!!🙏🎶👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯

Am turning my guitar into a coffee table...

Thank you Tommy.

I use the gear icon in the window to run at half speed. Helps.

HE - GENIUS !!!!!!!!!!

Tommy: "Good Luck!" Me a normal human being: brings out axe to my guitar

I love you sir

Thanks

Really great sir 👍😇

it is not steeling, it is proud giving ;)

Hi. Great lesson. Is there any licks to play those licks in another chord than C and G?

that GOODLUCK! at the end..why does it feels kinda little sarcastic to me?🤣🤣🤣kinda it's telling if you can follow what he did..that is if u can😆

I often wonder when it is time to give up and realize that there are limits to individual abilities. You have surely shown you still have not yet reach yours but how do others know when "that's just not gonna happen". You make it look easy and possible. Have you had students that you know will never really get there?

I have the same thumbpick and I sound nothing like that.

I love it! Thank you!

Love your videos !

Amazing tutorial👍

Woawwww Tommy thank you very Much

If I can get 1% as good as him, I will be happy.

God bless you master

🐐

❤❤❤

Cause you’ll need it. Otherwise it’s just a lot of dedication . Thanks.

the last one was amazing! only I did not play right.....

haha that's awesome. what a gifted artist.

He make it look so easy😭

I want to steal the amazing personality from Tommy.

My grandpa..... Can't wait to see you

Awesome

GRAZIE.

Nice Brother....

“Here’s a lot of things I can do on guitar that you’ll never be able to. Good luck”

Its amazing dear!

Super

is the second lick played with two or three fingers?

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

3:41

Whats the name of that last song Tommy played and sing a bit with It?

Goods

See him live if you get tbe chance.

I need tabs for 2 & 3! :(

Have you guys heard of lickma?

I really don´t know your right hand techine !!! Is there any video about it ?

Em ở Việt Nam.có thể mua cây đàn guitar được ko anh?

Hey Tommy....Please slow down a little on those more complicated runs......Note by note would be great!

I am starting to learn on to finger pick. Should I use a thumb pick like Tommy?

Thanks Tommy should keep me busy for around five years 😂😂😂