Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Learn how to play Johnny B. Goode, as performed by Chuck Berry released in 1958 on his Berry on Top album. Arguably the most influential guitar driven song and riff from the rock and roll era.
The lesson covers the rhythm guitar approach and all of the lead guitar work from the famous intro through the two solos after the second verse.
Also, special thanks to @MarkZabel for his great video on the history of this iconic riff. You can see that here youtu.be/AnsV1Fvsgm4?si=G7jagGOFsKIGFdwO
Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):
1967 Gibson ES 335
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
p2pamps "Uncle Larry" (Tweed Deluxe EP3)
00:00 Introduction /What to expect
02:30 Rhythm guitar chords and approach
05:40 Lesson - Intro (lead guitar)
10:52 Lesson - lead guitar call response chorus 1
11:44 Lesson - Guitar solo 1st half
14:30 Lesson - Guitar solo 2nd half
16:50 Lesson - lead guitar call response last chorus
18:18 Where did Chuck get this riff?
18:56 Final thoughts
Also...
WIN FREE GEAR:
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DEALS ON MUSIC GEAR:
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USED GEAR:
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More ways to support the channel:
Super Thanks (see below the video screen)
Patreon: patreon.com/12footchain (tabs and chord charts on patreon)
Learn how to play Johnny B. Goode, as performed by Chuck Berry released in 1958 on his Berry on Top album. Arguably the most influential guitar driven song and riff from the rock and roll era.
The lesson covers the rhythm guitar approach and all of the lead guitar work from the famous intro through the two solos after the second verse.
Also, special thanks to @MarkZabel for his great video on the history of this iconic riff. You can see that here youtu.be/AnsV1Fvsgm4?si=G7jagGOFsKIGFdwO
Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):
1967 Gibson ES 335
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
p2pamps "Uncle Larry" (Tweed Deluxe EP3)
00:00 Introduction /What to expect
02:30 Rhythm guitar chords and approach
05:40 Lesson - Intro (lead guitar)
10:52 Lesson - lead guitar call response chorus 1
11:44 Lesson - Guitar solo 1st half
14:30 Lesson - Guitar solo 2nd half
16:50 Lesson - lead guitar call response last chorus
18:18 Where did Chuck get this riff?
18:56 Final thoughts
Also...
WIN FREE GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/9WoMd3
DEALS ON MUSIC GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/a1dxGM
USED GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/3P19aB
