How To Play…

ONE WAY ROAD

with John Butler
John Butler sits down and runs through how to play ‘One Way Road’ from the upcoming album ‘April Uprising’.

25 Responses to “How To Play…”

  1. bubskee says:

    great tutorial, even without chord names!

    seriously fascinating to see how intuitive the music is for you, though. :D

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  2. Kane says:

    I have a request.
    could you please show how to play ragged mile on the banjo?
    I would relly appreciate it.

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  3. Metody says:

    lulu apte

    I think he have all keys of harmonica it depend of song ;)

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  4. lulu apte says:

    hey does anyone know what key jb’s harmonica is in?
    thanks :)

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  5. Ghose says:

    Hey, I have just started playing the classical guitar. I saw a video. I did not knw there is such a talented artist. Ur nails r to envy for! :P

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  6. F Duarte says:

    Nice work guys, I’m loving the new funky sound of April Uprising, however please don’t stop playing all the classics of the early years, I hope to hear them when you come to London!

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  7. tony hogan says:

    This is a great tute, I headed straight down to my local music shop to get a new slide as soon as i saw it. Very nicely presented, practical and is a very good way for guitar players to have an insight into John’s music.

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  8. Jo says:

    Thank you John Butler for being such an amazing roll model. Your music has the best vibe. I’m a long standing fan and I can’t wait for April Rising. I’ve played guitar for 22 years but have never experimented with lap slide open tuning as I’ve never had anyone to teach me the basics…so to stumble across your blog has been an awesome find….thanks for sharing….I’m playing it now….doesn’t sound quite the same as you John (he he) but still, very sweet on my mini maton! :) ) What fun I will be having now! Thank you xxx

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  9. [...] touring all corners of the world, to provide video tutorials on his guitar technique.  In the “’One Way Road’ Tutorial,” currently posted on his blog, Butler talks about the spirit of the song and all of the styles [...]

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  10. [...] touring all corners of the world, to provide video tutorials on his guitar technique.  In the “’One Way Road’ Tutorial,” currently posted on his blog, Butler talks about the spirit of the song and all of the styles [...]

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  11. vicki says:

    Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

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    • Andrew says:

      Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see.

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    • Dana says:

      Vicki. musicians need to grow (evolve) and experiment. sometimes it’s to heal… sometimes it’s just them growing as a musician. to stay the same would be boring. the new trio sounds great. it’s different, i admit that, and that is what draws me to JBT. it just takes some getting use to. musicians should not try and please the crowds. they need to please themselves first and if people like it, even better. as with any new line up it will take the trio some time to perfect the sound they are looking for and touring will help that. i’m a drummer and since getting into JBT last year i’ve also started taking guitar lessons and vocal training because John has inspired me to get out from behind the kit…i plan on being on the street busking within the year…my first song learned on guitar is peaches and cream…i’m learning it to play to my daughter.

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  12. paul mauer says:

    hey man. freaking sweet! i totally connect with you not knowing chords…i use alternate tunings and capos. so on the rare occasion i have sit down and teach someone what i’m doing…i sound exactly like you here..hehe.

    i’m doing this progression here…but i have no idea what i do here..it just kinda happens…yeah i get it! =)

    thanks for sharing..a very cool thing to see.

    be well.
    paul

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  13. Northbend Todd says:

    JB Thanks. This is one of the coolest things I have seen an artist do for there fans that play.

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  14. denise says:

    allways good stuff! i’m in anticipation for the concert in berlin on the 20.th of april. yeah! please take mama kin with you. my admiration for you both. good luck for your children… ;-)

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  15. Will Dixon says:

    Thanks, John. Just curious; are those fake nails? I’m torn between pickin with finger / thumb picks, or going with fingers / nails (which I like better but hard to get the same volume….).

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  16. Watersmole says:

    Thanks a lot. Come back to Luxemburg!

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  17. Kolya says:

    Спасибо за всем

    свобода или смерть брат :=)

    Thanks a lot for this tutorial

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  18. Dom says:

    Thanks Master, Great HowTo !

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  19. MarthaL says:

    Oh, John, you are truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I love you!

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  20. [...] Here’s a link to the One Way Road tutorial in a larger size video John Butler One Way Road [...]

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  21. Danica says:

    John Butler amazingly unique musician.

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  22. John Markic says:

    Nice to see and hear the personality behind the talent. Peace

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  23. Luke says:

    Really enjoyed this. Keep up being a badass.

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