Play Romeo & Juliet just like Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits (Right Handed Version)

Hi Everyone. I had a comment from a viewer saying that as this was recorded with me playing left handed, it was difficult to follow, so I have flipped it. Some of the embedded graphics are reversed, but hopefully this will be be better for you righties out there.

Here is another video in my mini series of videos showing you how to play some of Mark Knopfler's songs. He was the driving force behind Dire Straits and has written some fabulous songs both for the band and for himself as a solo artist.

This is one of his most well known songs - from the early 80's Making Movies album, Romeo & Juliet is a timeless classic. It was written on his steel resonator guitar and really showcases the classic Knopfler sound.

My favourite line in this song and in any song is.......... what do you think?

I hope you enjoy the video and can get something from it - my aim with all my uploads is to help fellow musicians to learn and have fun learning, so that you can get more out of your time playing your instrument. If I can help one musician move forward with their playing, then I'm happy.

00:00 Intro play through
00:35 Setting up & tuning your guitar to open G
02:24 Playing the song - the intro
06:33 The verse
09:41 The Chorus
12:22 Summary