I’m still a newbie guitarist, about 14 months of playing now. Just finished learning Classical Gas, and thought I’d pop a progress video up here. Took me about 2 months to get the song down end to end, and as you can see - still lots of little mistakes here and there, but the bones are there. The runs up and down the fretboard need work. I’m about to practice those particular sections, but I’m really proud that I can even play this thing (kinda).
Thanks and hope everyone is keeping well post COVID madness.
Hi Adrian,
Amazing
I don’t see that classic often here… really nice to see, and it also looks like a lot of work, there are a lot of techniques passing by… I enjoyed it and look forward to your next video` s…What a debut video by the way …Perhaps you would like to tell us a bit more about yourself in the introduction topic?..anyway go with what you do because you are going good Bis Bis Bis
Greetings ,Rogier
That is incredible considering the length of time you’ve been playing. You already know you need to improve the speed, timing and consistency, but just remembering all of the fretting positions and picking patterns for such a difficult tune is a huge accomplishment. Keep it up!
A song from my yoof (I only know the Mason Williams version and bought the single when it came out) so I can confirm its all there and need go no further than your own analysis. That is damn fine playing for just 14 months. I have had this on my list for years and never been confident enough to even start learning it ! I am sure it won’t take you long to knock those odd dents out but it sounded good to me if you got that down in 2 months. Chappeau !
Nice!
I should restart practicing this, it’s a great piece and dman it’s good practice!
Nothing wrong with being proud, you’re well on your way.
A detail that makes a difference:
I noticed you repeat the pattern at 1:32 but in the recording there is some variation.
Try to include it for extra spice
I’m ashamed (but not ashamed) to say that I only know of this song from the quick little excerpt that Lisa plays on her guitar in one of the Simpsons episodes
But seriously mate, this is an awesome effort for just over a year into learning the guitar. Keep it up
Great job Adrian, I enjoyed listening, and you’ve got me motivated to spend some time on this classic. Tommy Emmanuel’s arrangement of the song has 24 million views on YouTube, for good reason, and he has amazing technique, and a lot of techniques.
…Perhaps you would like to tell us a bit more about yourself in the introduction topic?..anyway go with what you do because you are going good 
All the best with your playing.
