Name: The Joker - Steve Miller Band | Guitar Lesson @12footchain
Uploaded: 2026-09-30T08:17:00-05:00
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Description: The Joker - Steve Miller Band | Guitar Lesson

The Joker - Steve Miller Band | Guitar Lesson

12 foot chain 2026-09-30 | The Joker - Steve Miller Band | Guitar Lesson

I Wont Back Down - Tom Petty | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play I Won't Back Down, as performed by Tom Petty released on the Full Moon Fever album from 1989. Great example of simple 5 chord structure, simple and powerful lyric message.

The lesson covers the 6 guitar parts that makeup the guitar arrangement mixing 6 and 12 string Acoustic and electric parts.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Yamaha Red Label FGX5 6 string Acoustic sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzjak7
Rickenbacker 360 6 sweetwater.sjv.io/BnxNMB
Rickenbacker 620-12 sweetwater.sjv.io/N9KYq2
1975 Fender Telecaster Custom sweetwater.sjv.io/MAMPDo
1967 Gretsch Nashville sweetwater.sjv.io/55Pd5n
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09
Boss EQ: imp.i114863.net/AoOO0o (mid and mid high slight boost)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: (Room setting)
Marshall Studio JTM sweetwater.sjv.io/kOoLod

00:00 Demo of slide guitar solo
00:30 Introduction/ What to expect
02:26 Lesson - Acoustic guitar parts
08:44 Lesson - Electric rhythm guitars
15:00 Lesson - Electric "Triplet" part
16:55 Demo of Triplet part
17:10 Lesson - Electric 12 string parts
18:37 Lesson - Slide guitar solo
24:18 Demo of guitar solo
24:48 Final thoughts

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The Magick of Jimmy Page - Supros Black Magick Reverb

12 foot chain 2025-10-14 | Check out the Supro Black Magick Reverb at Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/3JQv7y

Additional effects used during this video:

Neo Instruments Ventilator II (during solo for "not Good Times Bad Times") imp.i114863.net/dogooQ

Boss DD8 Digital Delay (during "not I Can't Quit You Baby") imp.i114863.net/rnKrAv

Special thanks to George Flutas from @BONHAMOLOGY and @PeoplesFrontofZeppelin for allowing me to poach his drum video work from Good Times Bad Times and I Can't Quit You Baby.

00:00 Demo clip
00:25 Introduction / What to expect
01:52 Demo "Not Good Times Bad Times"
04:38 Amp features and controls
06:04 Demo "Not I Can't Quit You Baby"
10:39 Overall impressions of the amp
11:19 Demo "Not Ten Years Gone"
12:41 Reverb discussion and demo
14:25 Tremolo discussion and demo
17:47 Final thoughts

Heart Full of Soul - The Yardbirds | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Heart Full of Soul, as performed by The Yardbirds released as a single in 1965. Great use of early fuzz effect by Jeff Beck and an interesting twist on the acoustic guitar part (possibly played by Keith Relf or Chris Dreja)

The lesson covers both electric and acoustic parts.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Yamaha Red Label FGX5 6 string Acoustic sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzjak7
1975 Fender Telecaster Custom - bridge pickup see here for new Tele's https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4DjRb
Boss FZ-1W Fuzz Wazacraft main fuzz riffs sweetwater.sjv.io/75JZvO (vintage setting, Fuzz 4 o'clock, Tone 2 o'clock)
ODR-1x guitar solo sweetwater.sjv.io/jeg4Zb (Drive 11 o'clock, spectrum 2 o'clock)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2
into
1967 Fender Deluxe Reverb (v 3, t 4, b 6) See here for reissue sweetwater.sjv.io/Z6557k

00:00 Demo
00:32 Introduction / What to expect
02:35 Lesson - Acoustic guitar parts
08:32 Electric guitar - getting your tone
11:18 Lesson - Intro / Main riff - electric
16:22 Lesson - Guitar solo
17:55 Lesson - outro
18:18 Final thoughts

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Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Immigrant Song, as performed by Led Zeppelin released as the first song on Led Zeppelin III. Killer driving rock song that has just a few chords to learn. BUT there's one chord that VERY few people get right and today you are going learn that chord!

Check out André Heiji Kozuma's @KozumaHeiji great video on this too youtube.com/watch?v=OhmAIKZNkI8
Also the full rehearsal at Marquee club youtube.com/watch?v=m8m0zeNHt3g&t=1161s

The lesson covers Jimmy Page's electric guitar parts.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Fender Telecaster (bridge pickup) sweetwater.sjv.io/q4DjRb
Nobels ODR1-x sweetwater.sjv.io/jeg4Zb (Drive 10 o'clock, spectrum 5 o'clock/maxxed)
Boss TR-2 Tremolo pedal sweetwater.sjv.io/o4yQym (speed 3 o'clock wave 12 o'clock)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (plate setting)
Into 1967 Fender Deluxe Reverb V3, T6 B4 - some other good options from Sweetwater
Fender Deluxe Reverb Tone Master: imp.i114863.net/XxaayX
Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue (tube) sweetwater.sjv.io/Z6557k

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
01:40 Tuning / Getting your tone
02:18 Lesson - Primary riff
05:00 Lesson - Additional chords
09:40 Lesson - The mystery chord
14:40 Nerding out in the outro

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Magic - Olivia Newton-John and John Farrar

12 foot chain 2025-09-14 | Clip from my full lesson on this great song. Super creative tuning and beautiful playing/arrangement by John Farrar

Magic - Olivia Newton-John & John Farrar | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Magic, as performed by Olivia Newton-John with John Farrar on guitar (and writer and producer) recorded in 1979 and releaed on the 1980 Xanadu soundtrack.

The lesson covers the tuning and chord shapes that John Farrar used on this song, and shows how to play the guitar solo in this interesting tuning.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Fender Stratocaster imp.i114863.net/GjyyXm (tone rolled back 1/2 way mostly on bridge/middle position for video)
MXR Dyna comp sweetwater.sjv.io/bany2B (output 2 o'clock; sensitivity 11 o'clock)
Xotic EP boost (knob at 10 o'clock)
Boss GE7 Eq (mids and high mids boosted a tic)
Nobels ODR-1x sweetwater.sjv.io/jeg4Zb (drive max, spectrum 4)
Chorus Dimension C imp.i114863.net/Ke6moN (setting 4)
Boss DD8 Digital Delay imp.i114863.net/rnKrAv
Hall of Fame2 Reverb imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
1967 Deluxe Reverb (V3 T5, B6, vibrato speed 5 intensity 7) - reissue options imp.i114863.net/XxaayX; sweetwater.sjv.io/Z6557k

00:00 Demo of solo section
00:41 Introduction & What to expect
03:28 Interview with Ron Jessurun - What's the tuning?
11:45 Tuning
13:40 Find these harmonic positions
14:24 Lesson - intro riff
15:49 Lesson - verse chords
18:00 Lesson - chorus chords
20:36 Demo/playthrough of verse and chorus
21:45 Lesson - guitar solo
23:50 Demo - guitar solo
24:48 Final thoughts

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I Cant Explain - The Who | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play I Can't Explain, as performed by The Who released as a single in 1965. Great example of early era Who with Pete making use of his Rickenbacker 12 string.

The lesson covers the rhythm and lead guitar parts.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Rickenbacker 620 12 (1987 - middle pickup, blend knob at 50%)
MXR dynacamp (both knobs at 2 o'clock) sweetwater.sjv.io/bany2B
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 9 o'clock)
Boss EQ: imp.i114863.net/AoOO0o (mids and highs boosted 1 tick)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2
Marshall Studio 45 sweetwater.sjv.io/kOoLod (P2, B3, M5, T6, V1 4, V2 2)
Boss Tube Amp Expander (attenuator) sweetwater.sjv.io/BneVRx

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
01:22 Getting your tone
01:58 Lesson - intro and verse chords
03:15 Lesson - prechorus chords
03:45 Lesson - chorus chords - first chorus
04:40 Lesson - 1st guitar solo
08:16 Demo - 1st guitar solo
08:42 Lesson - chorus chords - second chorus
10:11 Lesson - 2nd guitar solo
12:40 Lesson - outro
13:00 Final thoughts

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Bargain - The Who | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Bargain, as performed by The Who released as the 2nd song on their landmark "Who's Next" album in 1971. Beautiful mix of acoustic and electric guitar on this one with some interesting tunings going on.

The lesson covers Pete Townshend's 12 string acoustic and 6 string electric parts.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1985 Yamaha FG-460-12s
1967 Gretsch Nashville (middle pickup setting)
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 9 o'clock)
Boss GE7 EQ: imp.i114863.net/AoOO0o (boost mids, high mids, high 1 tick)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
running stereo out into
1964 Super Reverb v4 t7 m1 b5 r2
1967 Deluxe Reverb v3 t5 b6 r2

00:00 Demo
02:02 Introduction/what to expect
03:42 Lesson - intro chords - acoustic
05:45 Lesson - verse chords - acoustic
07:29 Lesson - chorus chords - acoustic
08:22 Lesson - bridge - acoustic
12:08 Lesson - outro - acoustic
14:00 Lesson - tuning and getting your tone
15:53 Lesson - intro swells - electric
17:37 Lesson - first and second verse chords and fills
21:04 Lesson - chorus chords
21:49 Lesson - lead riff following chorus 1
22:26 Lesson - third and 4th verse chords and fills
23:51 Lesson - lead riff following chorus 2
24:40 Lesson - bridge electric parts
26:53 Lesson - last verse and fills
28:44 Lesson - outro lead approach
30:12 Final thoughts

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Paperback Writer - The Beatles | Guitar Lesson

12 foot chain 2025-08-19 | More ways to support the channel:
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Learn how to play Paperback Writer, as performed by The Beatles released as a single with "Rain". Later it was included in their compilation "Hey Jude" album.

The lesson covers the rhythm and lead guitar parts, primarily played by Paul and John, with George having a few overdub parts that got overlayed later.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Epiphone Casino (bridge pickup) imp.i114863.net/a1EZoW
Gibson SG 64 custom shop (bridge pickup) sweetwater.sjv.io/q41bqn
1967 Gretsch Nashville current version here sweetwater.sjv.io/55Pd5n
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 10 o'clock)
Acclam Dr. Robert Pedal (mach shau on, mids 11 o'clock, gain 12 o'clock)
1965 AC30 Top Boost channel (lead) Vib/trem channel (John's rhythm tremolo) check out new handwired series sweetwater.sjv.io/6y56yN or more affordable sweetwater.sjv.io/nXNqQV

00:00 Demo of guitar parts
02:19 Introduction / what to expect
03:40 Tuning / Who's playing what
04:30 Acclam Dr Robert Pedal / getting your tone
07:00 Lesson - the guitar you DON'T hear
08:46 Lesson - opening riff (Paul)
10:07 Lesson - verse guitar (Paul)
11:08 Lesson - mid-verse riff (Paul)
11:23 Lesson - verse guitar pre chorus (Paul)
12:36 Lesson - riff version 2 (Paul)
13:18 Lesson - verse guitar (Paul)
13:28 Lesson - mid-verse riff 2 (Paul)
13:56 Lesson - verse guitar pre chorus 2 (Paul)
14:28 Lesson - outro (Paul)
17:01 Lesson - George's guitar overdub
20:04 Lesson - John's parts
23:51 Final thoughts

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Paranoid - Black Sabbath | Guitar Lesson RIP Ozzy Osbourne

12 foot chain 2025-08-09 | More ways to support the channel:
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Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for all you gave to rock and roll may you rest in peace.

Learn how to play Paranoid as performed by Black Sabbath released on the Paranoid album from 1970. Great example of the birth of rock/metal.

The lesson covers the guitar parts played by Tony Iommi including rhythm and lead. ALSO I show you how you can achieve/approximate the unique lead guitar sound you hear on the album by using a Ring Modulator in your signal chain. Here are a couple examples you can find at Sweetwater. I used the Red Panda Radius.

Red Panda Radius sweetwater.sjv.io/9LdY3Y
Dod Gonkolator sweetwater.sjv.io/550N3o

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1968 Gibson SG Special sweetwater.sjv.io/EKvbDQ
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 9 oclock)
Boss EQ: imp.i114863.net/AoOO0o (eq flat, vol up)
Boss PS6 Harmonist imp.i114863.net/P072zY (detune setting)
Stereo out to
1 -
Red Panda Radius sweetwater.sjv.io/9LdY3Y (settings shown in video)
1983 Fender Super Champ (Rivera era) Lead channel
2 -
2025 Marshall Studio Vintage 20 sweetwater.sjv.io/3JXqmX (pres 10, bass 4, mid 4, treb 6, lead v 8, normal v 6
Attenuated with Boss Tube Amp Expander https:/sweetwater.sjv.io/BneVRx

00:00 Demo of guitar solo
00:41 Introduction / what to expect
02:00 Getting your tone
04:14 Lesson - Intro riff
05:48 Lesson - Verse structure
08:03 Lesson - Bridge
09:00 Lesson - Guitar solo
14:21 Guitar solo effect - ring mod
15:21 My Ring mod settings
15:39 Demos of solo with and without ring mod
19:04 Final thoughts

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Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

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Just some clips from my full lesson on this masterpiece written by George Harrison.

Here Comes The Sun Lesson - The Beatles | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Here Comes the Sun, as performed by The Beatles released on their 1969 Abbey Road album.

The lesson covers the acoustic and electric parts played by George Harrison.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Yamaha Red Label FGX5 6 string Acoustic sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzjak7
Fender MIJ Custom Telecaster TL-62
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2
Stereo out into (for electric parts)
2022 Vox AC15C1
1963 Fender Bassman

00:00 Demo of song outro
00:25 Introduction / What to expect
03:30 Acoustic intro / verse/ chorus parts
06:50 Interlude
09:59 Bridge section
15:32 Electric guitar parts
20:17 Mike Pachelli - check his vids out
21:27 Remaining verse/chorus and outro parts
24:42 Final thoughts

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Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Whole Lotta Love, as performed by Led Zeppelin released as the first song on their Led Zeppelin II album.

The lesson covers the rhythm and lead guitar parts played by Jimmy Page.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

2011 R8 Gibson Les Paul Standard - here is comparable - Gibson Les Paul Classic imp.i114863.net/Vy5mAk
Vox V847 wah wah pedal sweetwater.sjv.io/3JqPDX
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 9 o'clock)
Acclam Dr. Robert Pedal
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
Vox AC15 C1 sweetwater.sjv.io/NkMQg7 Top Boost channel (treble 0, bass 11 o'clock)

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
01:00 Getting your tone
03:56 Lesson - Primary Riff (the secret)
07:43 Lesson - Chorus riff
11:28 Lesson - rhythm guitar stabs during solo
12:30 Lesson - E to A breakdown before outro
13:34 Lesson - Outro riff
15:52 Lesson - Lead guitar slide
17:00 Lesson - Guitar solo & demo passes
24:37 Final thoughts

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Learning to Fly - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers | Guitar Lesson

12 foot chain 2025-07-10 | Great piece of guitar arrangement, and beautiful song. Dreamy lush acoustics and clean electric foundation and then the most screamin' slide guitar lead by Mike Campbell. I'll break it all down for you.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Yamaha Red Label FGX5 6 string Acoustic sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzjak7
(for guitar solo) MXR Dyna Comp (output 2 o'clock, sensitivity 10 o'clock) sweetwater.sjv.io/bany2B
(for guitar solo) Xotic EP Boost (knob at 7 o'clock)
(for guitar solo) Boss GE-7 EQ (EQ flat - vol all the way up)
(clean parts only) Boss Harmonist PS6 (detune setting) imp.i114863.net/P072zY
(clean parts only) Boss DD8 Digital Delay (tape setting, feedback 10 o'clock, time 11 o'clock) imp.i114863.net/rnKrAv
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: (room setting) imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2
Stereo out into
Marshall SV20 (vols at 2 o'clock for leads, 8 o'clock for clean) sweetwater.sjv.io/3JXqmX
1983 Fender Super Champ (lead channel for lead, clean channel for clean)

00:00 Demo
00:48 Introduction / What to expect
02:30 Lesson - Chords and strum pattern
05:32 Lesson - G suspended "bridge"
06:32 Lesson - Crescendo / Breakdown
07:49 Clean electric approach / tone
08:43 Lesson - dreamy arpeggio foundation
12:08 Lesson - "chunky" clean electric
13:39 Lesson - call and response during chorus
15:25 Lesson - Slide guitar solo
21:08 Lesson - the bird chirps
21:42 Final thoughts

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A Girl Like You - The Smithereens

12 foot chain 2025-07-07 | clip from my full lesson on this great rock song from my youth.

A Girl Like You - The Smithereens | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play A Girl Like You, as performed by The Smithereens released as the first song and single from their album 11.

The lesson covers the layted guitar parts, both rhythm and lead.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1964 Gibson SG Custom Shop sweetwater.sjv.io/q41bqn (bridge pickup)
Xotic EP Boost sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 8 o'clock)
Boss GE-7 EQ pedal imp.i114863.net/AoOO0o (EQ flat - just volume boost all up)
Marshall SV20 sweetwater.sjv.io/3JXqmX (p3 b8 m7, t6, high vol 4, norm vol 8)
1983 Fender Super Champ (lead channel, v3, t8, b2, m8)

00:00 Demo of guitar solo section
01:23 Introduction / What to expect
03:00 Getting your tone / Tuning
05:00 Lesson - Intro / Verse riff
09:03 Lesson - Pre-chorus & Chorus
10:50 Lesson - Pre-solo riff
12:06 Lesson - Guitar solo
17:24 Lesson - Outro soloing
18:29 Final thoughts

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Black Dog - Led Zeppelin | Cover - PFOZ & 12footchain

12 foot chain 2025-07-04 | More ways to support the channel:
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Check out this amazing collaboration I had the opportunity to be part of with the great PFOZ - "People's Front of Zeppelin" (NOT the bloody Zeppelin people's front)

Lots of fun - thanks to PFOZ for letting me be a part of this classic with them. Check out their channel and subscribe at @PeoplesFrontofZeppelin

Check out my Earthboard Music Pedal Board system

12 foot chain 2025-06-30 | This is perfect for what I do on youtube, and for when playing live or jamming. The system allows you to change your signal chain super easy, isolate power if you need it, power your board with a battery, and spend less time setting up and more time playing!

Check them out at earthboardmusic.com - use coupon code 12footchain at checkout to receive 30% off for a limited time.

not sponsored by earthboard music, just sharing something that might be great for you too. Enjoy.

00:00 Introduction
01:12 Pedalboard demonstration
02:54 How pedals connect and get power
04:12 Setting up my board
08:47 Where does the power come from?
09:40 How easy is it to swap out pedals?
11:00 How it looks on the floor
11:25 Additional features

Green River - Creedence Clearwater Revival | Guitar Lesson

12 foot chain 2025-06-30 | More ways to support the channel:
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Learn how to play Green River, as performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival released on their 1969 Green River album.

The lesson covers all the guitars you hear on the record, the acoustic and the 3 different electric parts.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Pro
Boss Blues Driver: imp.i114863.net/rnPQLB (only on "Guitar #3)
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Stereo out into:
Vox AC15 C1 Normal Channel
1967 Deluxe Reverb (V3, T6, B7)

00:00 Demo of guitar solo section
00:32 Introduction / What to expect
01:33 Tuning & getting your tone
02:28 The critical E7 shape to use
03:45 Lesson - the intro riff
07:10 Lesson - verses - guitar 1
11:08 Lesson - guitar solo - guitar 1
12:52 Lesson - last verse and outro - guitar 1
14:16 Lesson - verses - guitar 2
15:16 Lesson - guitar solo - guitar 2
17:01 Lesson - guitar solo - guitar 3
17:19 Demo - guitar solo section
17:57 Lesson - verse and outro - guitars 2 and 3
20:00 Lesson - acoustic parts
22:13 Final thoughts

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Nowhere Man - The Beatles - how to sound like John & George

12 foot chain 2025-06-25 | Clip from my full lesson on Nowhere Man.

Great guitar arrangement and sparkly bell-tones from their stratocasters.

Happy - The Rolling Stones

12 foot chain 2025-06-23 | Clip from my full lesson on this great hit from The Rolling Stones.

Happy - The Rolling Stones | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Happy, as performed by The Rolling Stones released on their Exile on Main Street record. Killer high energy song with two chords, and open G tuning w/ capo.

The lesson covers the rhythm and lead guitar parts played by Keith Richards and Mick Taylor.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1975 Fender Telecaster Custom (bridge pickup)
2023 '64 Custom Shop Gibson SG (bridge pickup)
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Stereo out into:
1967 Deluxe Reverb
2022 Vox AC 15 C1

00:00 Demo
01:35 Introduction / What to expect
03:40 Tuning & Capo
04:20 Chord shapes in the song
07:07 Lesson - intro chords and strum - Keith
08:39 Lesson - Prechorus/chorus part - Keith
11:51 Lesson - Verse chord approach - Keith
14:34 Lesson - parts during solos and outro - Keith
15:43 Lesson - Intro and verse approach - Mick Taylor
17:37 Lesson - Prechorus/chorus parts - Mick Taylor
18:19 Lesson - guitar solo 1 - Mick Taylor
21:16 Demo - 1st guitar solo
21:35 Lesson - guitar solo 2 - Mick Taylor
23:45 Demo - 2nd guitar solo
24:14 Final thoughts

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In My Room - The Beach Boys | Guitar Lesson

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Learn to play In My Room as recorded by The Beach Boys, released in 1963. A fabulous piece of vocal harmony but also a very cool guitar arrangement.

This lesson covers the lead arpeggio parts played by Carl Wilson, and the rhythm guitar played by David Marks...

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2023 Rickenbacker 360 6 sweetwater.sjv.io/BnxNMB (middle pickup switch setting)
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Stereo out into 1963 Fender Bassman and 1967 Deluxe Reverb

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
02:20 Getting your tone
03:44 Lesson - Chord shapes used
04:38 Lesson - Carl's Arpeggio part - intro
06:42 Lesson - Carl's Arpeggio part - verse / Chorus
11:27 Lesson - Carl's Arpeggio part - bridge
13:03 Lesson - Carl's Arpeggio part - last verse/outro
13:56 Lesson - David Marks' Rhythm guitar parts
17:39 Final thoughts

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Nowhere Man - The Beatles | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Nowhere Man as performed by The Beatles released as part of their 1965 Rubber Soul album.

The lesson covers the acoustic guitar parts played by John Lennon and the doubled electric parts played by George and John on their new Stratocasters.

Check out @sampopkin 's full song cover - the best i've seen out there. He gets all the nuance to all the acoustic strumming and electric parts youtu.be/a89uL3ozLlI?si=azDIFcM9Oltypvrh

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Yamaha Red Label FGX5 6 string Acoustic sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzjak7
Fender Stratocaster (switch in position "2")
Boss Harmonist PS-6 imp.i114863.net/P072zY (detune setting, all other controls at noon)
running stereo out into
1967 Fender Deluxe Reverb (V3, T7, B1, Rev 1)
1968 Fender Vibro-champ (V5, T7.5, B3)
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00:00 Demo of guitar solo
00:26 Introduction / What to expect
01:30 Rhythm guitar chords
02:30 John Lennon's strumming style
03:32 Lesson - Introduction rhythm guitar
04:47 Lesson - Verse and chorus rhythm guitar
06:00 Lesson - Bridge rhythm guitar
08:05 Lesson - outro rhythm guitar
08:45 Electric guitar - getting your tone
09:57 Lesson - Intro riff electric guitar
12:16 Demo - intro riff
12:29 Lesson - Interlude parts electric guitar
14:06 Lesson - guitar solo electric guitar
19:54 Demo - guitar solo
20:15 Lesson - B power chord turnarounds
20:48 Lesson - outro electric guitar
22:39 Demo - outro section
22:54 Final thoughts

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I Love Rock n Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

12 foot chain 2025-06-02 | #joanjett #iloverockandroll #12footchain

Clip from my full lesson on this song.

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Vasoline - Stone Temple Pilots | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Vasoline, as performed by STP released on their second album "Purple". Super creative musically incorporating complex chords and rhythm patterns.

The lesson covers the different electric (and acoustic) parts for rhythm and lead guitars.

Check out @BigHairyGuitars video on Dean Deleo's gear, so good! youtu.be/p7fOrntsS4Q?si=YNqRYioADEGBUu1f

Check out @RickBeato 's vid on Vasoline and he breaks down a lot of the nuance of the musical theory happening. Love me some Rick! youtu.be/yq0TCJa1ePY?si=U-VK9DJGbFoj98Is

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TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (Room setting)
2011 Gibson R8 Les Paul - similar to Gibson Les Paul Classic imp.i114863.net/Vy5mAk

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
02:00 Getting your tone
02:23 Lesson - Intro section & "The Chord"
05:05 Lesson - Verse sections
07:04 Lesson - The Acoustic part
07:44 Lesson - Chorus
09:54 Lesson - Bridge
10:24 Lesson - Guitar solo
13:37 Demo - guitar solo
14:38 Final thoughts

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PFOZ & 12footchain - something awesome is about to happen

12 foot chain 2025-05-28 | Been working on a collaboration with one of my favorite YouTube channels of all time! People's Front of Zeppelin (PFOZ).

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Coming Soon - hope you like it!

I Love Rock N Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play I Love Rock N' Roll, as performed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.

The lesson covers the two rhythm guitar parts and the lead guitar solo parts.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Pro
2023 Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue sweetwater.sjv.io/q41bqn
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Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander sweetwater.sjv.io/BneVRx
Marshall Studio 20 Vintage sweetwater.sjv.io/3JXqmX (p 4, b 3, mid 0, t 2, high vol 6 norm vol 8)

00:00 Introduction / What to Expect
02:13 Guitar arrangement
03:06 Lesson - Joan's Rhythm guitar parts
08:30 Lesson - Second rhythm guitar parts
12:59 Lesson - Guitar solo - first part
16:23 Lesson - Guitar solo - second part
19:12 Demo - Guitar solo
19:33 Lesson - lead guitar octaves
20:38 Have you listened to the drums?
22:04 Final thoughts

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Stuck in the Middle with You - Stealers Wheel

12 foot chain 2025-05-22 | Clip from my full lesson on this great classic.

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Stuck In the Middle With You

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Learn how to play Stuck in the Middle With You, as performed by Stealers Wheel - some early Gerry Rafferty greatness.

The lesson covers all the layers of acoustic and electric guitars going on and shows you how to play it in two different tunings.

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2023 Yamaha Red Label FGX5 6 string Acoustic sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzjak7
1985 Yamaha FG 460 S 12
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00:00 Demo
00:30 Introduction / What to expect
01:46 How many guitar parts?
02:08 Drop D tuning option
02:46 Lesson - Opening riff
04:05 Lesson - all rhythm guitar in drop D tuning
11:11 Drop D standard tuning - 12 string
13:00 Lesson - all rhythm guitar in drop D standard tuning
14:58 Lesson - 1st electric guitar
17:05 Lesson - 2nd electric guitar
19:49 demo rhythm parts
24:46 Lesson - 3rd electric guitar
25:18 Final thoughts

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Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

12 foot chain 2025-05-11 | #fleetwoodmac #rumours #dreams

Clip from my full lesson on Dreams, by Fleetwood Mac. youtu.be/OJKT3Dh7tq0

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Dreams - Fleetwood Mac | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Dreams, as performed by Fleetwood Mac released on their landmark Rumors album in 1977.

The lesson covers the electric and acoustic parts played by Lindsey Buckingham. Breakout your volume pedal for this one!

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2011 Gibson Les Paul R8 (find similar at sweetwater - Gibson Les Paul Classic imp.i114863.net/Vy5mAk
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TC Electronic Viscous Vibe (chorus setting, intensity 10 o'clock, speed 11 o'clock)
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00:00 Demo
00:48 Introduction / What to expect
03:00 Getting your tone & volume pedal technique
04:41 Lesson - is this a two chord song?
05:44 Lesson - Intro guitar riff
09:17 Lesson - approach on electric guitar fills
11:36 Lesson - prechorus arpeggio
14:04 Lesson - guitar solo
19:35 Lesson - second prechorus
20:55 Lesson - outro arpeggio
23:23 Lesson - acoustic parts
26:00 Final thoughts

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The One I Love - R.E.M. | Guitar lesson

12 foot chain 2025-04-24 | More ways to support the channel:
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Learn how to play The One I Love, as performed by R.E.M. released on their Document album from 1987.

The lesson covers the chords, guitar solo, and approach that Peter Buck applies in this awesome song that really propelled them to new heights in their early IRS label days.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

2023 Rickenbacker 360
MXR Dyna Comp sweetwater.sjv.io/bany2B (used to add additional boost for "simple prop" and guitar solo sections; output at 2 o'clock, intensity at 10 o'clock)
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 10 o'clock)
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Running stereo out into:
2020's Vox AC15C1 sweetwater.sjv.io/NkMQg7 (Top Boost channel vol 7 for more dirt)
1965 Vox AC30 Normal Channel Vol 3 (for more clean)

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
01:19 Tuning and a bit about gear
02:04 Lesson - opening riff
04:30 Lesson - verse arpeggio approach
06:48 Lesson - simple prop chords
09:02 Lesson - guitar solo
12:08 Lesson - outro chords
13:36 Surprise!
14:00 Final thoughts

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The One I Love - R.E.M.

12 foot chain 2025-04-24 | Clip from my full lesson on The One I Love by R.E.M.

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Beast of Burden Misheard Lyrics Suck a Duck or Suck It Up

12 foot chain 2025-04-23 | A clip from my full lesson on Beast of Burden by The Rolling Stones. Am I the only one who thought this?

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Beast of Burden - The Rolling Stones | Guitar Lesson

12 foot chain 2025-04-20 | More ways to support the channel:
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Learn how to play Beast of Burden, as performed by The Rolling Stones released as part of their 1978 "Some Girls" album.

The lesson covers the guitar interplay between Keith and Ronnie, I'll focus on Keith's rhythm parts, talk about Ronnie's approach to compliment that, and will go through his great guitar solo too.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Fender Telecaster Custom early 2000's MIJ
MXR Dynacomp sweetwater.sjv.io/bany2B (output 3 o'clock, sensitivity 10 o'clock)
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Into 1967 Fender Deluxe Reverb (vol 3, treble 6 bass 5 rev 2.5) Try out the Deluxe Reverb Tonemaster if you haven't already - a great alternative imp.i114863.net/XxaayX

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
01:16 What tuning did he use?
01:42 12footchain mis-heard lyrics
03:54 Lesson - Intro/primary riff - Keith
07:27 Lesson - Chorus - Keith
10:30 Lesson - Ronnie Wood's approach
12:40 Lesson - Guitar Solo - Ronnie wood
15:20 Final thoughts

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Refugee - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Refugee, as performed by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers released on their 1797 Damn the Torpedoes album. Like all songs from this band, absolutely great guitar arrangements and this one delivers.

Checkout the new Fender "Red Dog" Mike Campbell Telecaster here sweetwater.sjv.io/BnOO7q

The lesson covers the chord voicings, rhythm and lead guitar pieces. Enjoy!

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2006 MiJ Telecaster Custom "Dog" on bridge pickup.
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Into Marshall Studio JTM 20H sweetwater.sjv.io/kOoLod

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
01:08 Mike Campbells Red Dog Tele and book
04:00 Lesson - Intro/Chorus chords
05:30 Lesson - lead riff before verse
06:13 Lesson - Verse chords
07:35 Lesson - Pre-chorus
09:00 Lesson - lead embellishment
09:56 Lesson - Bridge
12:18 Lesson - Guitar solo
15:50 Lesson - Outro solo
17:02 Final thoughts

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Dyer Maker -Led Zeppelin | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play D'yer Mak'er, as performed by Led Zeppelin released on their Houses of the Holy album in 1973. This is their version of reggae style music and a super fun song on guitar.

The lesson covers the different parts that Jimmy Page layers in there, and there are some hidden gems that I'll be you never knew that he played. I'll break them all down.

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1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe "Pro" - somewhat comprable today - Gibson Les Paul Classic imp.i114863.net/Vy5mAk
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Marshall Studio JTM45 sweetwater.sjv.io/kOoLod

00:00 Demo
00:26 Introduction / What to Expect
03:25 Lesson - Primary verse/chorus guitar
08:57 Lesson - Secondary guitar/piano part
10:58 Lesson - "B" section part one - the part that nobody plays
15:32 Lesson - "B" section part two - the other part nobody plays
17:01 Lesson - guitar solo
20:56 Final thoughts

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Waiting on a Friend - The Rolling Stones | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Waiting on a Friend, as performed by The Rolling Sones released on their 1981 Tattoo You album. The song apparently was recorded with Mick Taylor on guitar back in the early 70s during their Goats Head Soup album sessions, but they held it until Tattoo You adding amazing saxophone into it by the great Sonny Rollins.

The lesson covers the guitar parts played by Mick Taylor, the lead approach by Sonny Rollins, where you can play those parts on guitar. His parts are tabbed out for guitar for my patreon members.

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1963 Fender Bassman (vol 3, T 6, B 5, Presence 7)

00:00 Demo
01:06 Introduction / What to expect
03:50 Lesson - Intro/Chorus chords
05:00 Lesson - Verse chords
10:00 Lesson - Vocal hook & saxophone parts
19:00 Final thoughts

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Mr. Blue Sky - E.L.O.

12 foot chain 2025-03-26 | Clip from my full lesson on the Mr. Blue Sky. youtu.be/uex7EpEaBIY

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Amigo Nashville Vintage Guitar Show 2025

12 foot chain 2025-03-23 | Just some musings in the parking lot before going into the Amigo Nashville Guitar Show 2025 in Franklin TN.

more here youtu.be/bR1fNDk2m1E

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My Adventure at the Nashville Amigo Guitar Show 2025

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What do you see when you go to a vintage guitar show in the Nashville area? Usually you get to see a whole bunch of great guitar gear and get just a little poorer :-). Check out @earthboard3535 they have the killer pedalboard setup that I bought while at the show. No power cables!

BUT sometimes you also run into some great people like @DylanTalksTone , @BrettPapa , and @RobertBakerGuitar .

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Mr. Blue Sky - E.L.O. | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Mr. Blue Sky, as performed by E.L.O. released as part of their Out of the Blue double album released in October 1977.

The lesson covers how to play the main song sections chords and guitar solo. Also some guitar arrangements for the key change parts at the end of the song, AND I'll outline how you can achieve the robot voice sound using the boss Vocoder. Pick one up here - sweetwater.sjv.io/gO6345

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Yamaha Red Label FGX5 6 string Acoustic sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzjak7
1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe "Pro" - here is similar from Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/JKVDQQ
Boss VO-1 Vocoder sweetwater.sjv.io/gO6345 (vintage setting, tone 2 o'clock, color 10 o'clock)
Boss Blues Driver: imp.i114863.net/rnPQLB (used sparingly during rhythm electric parts)
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 9 o'clock)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)

00:00 Demo
00:40 Introduction / What to expect
02:51 Lesson - Verse chords
05:39 Lesson - Chorus chords
08:10 Lesson - Pre-chorus variation
09:28 Lesson - "shuffle" chorus
11:16 Lesson - Guitar solo
13:26 Lesson - Db and Eb guitar/string outro sections
17:27 Lesson - "Vocoder" parts
22:04 Final thoughts

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Time for Me to Fly - REO Speedwagon | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Time for Me to Fly, as performed by REO Speedwagon released as part of the 1978 album "You Can't Tuna Fish".

The lesson covers the 4 guitar parts that makeup the arrangement on their record. The acoustic (Open D tuning), and the three electric parts, each complimenting each other perfectly in this timeless classic.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Yamaha Red Label FGX5 6 string Acoustic sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzjak7
Gibson Les Paul Classic imp.i114863.net/Vy5mAk (mine is actually a 2011 R8)
Rickenbacker 360 6 string sweetwater.sjv.io/BnxNMB
Fulltone OCD Overdrive: imp.i114863.net/e4WKeZ (tone 10 o'clock, drive 10 o'clock) used on the Les Paul parts
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 9 o'clock)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)

00:00 Introduction/What to expect
01:35 He plays the chords above the neck?
02:10 Lesson - The Acoustic Tuning and chord shapes
04:28 Lesson - Strumming approach
04:50 Alternate method to try
05:32 Lesson - Remaining acoustic parts
07:28 Lesson - Alternate "D Standard" chord shape options
08:27 Lesson - Electric overdrive rhythm guitar
12:45 Lesson - Electric Lead guitar parts - capo!
19:11 Lesson - Electric lead guitar standard
21:14 Final thoughts

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The Last Time - The Rolling Stones | Guitar Lesson

12 foot chain 2025-03-02 | More ways to support the channel:
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Learn how to play The Last Time, as performed by The Rolling Stones released as a single in 1965.
The lesson covers how to play the opening riff (how Brian Jones actually played it), the backing acoustic rhythm guitar as well as Keith Richards' guitar solo.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

Phantom Guitar Works Teardrop (bridge pickup) phantomguitars.com
Gibson Les Paul Classic imp.i114863.net/Vy5mAk (mine is actually a 2011 R8)
Boss EQ: imp.i114863.net/AoOO0o (mid and hi mid boost 2 tiks)
Boss Blues Driver https://imp.i114863.net/rnPQLB (on Brian Jones' parts, drive and tone at 10 'oclock)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
1963 Fender Bassman (treble 5.5, bass 7, presence 10)

00:00 Demo
00:39 Introduction / what to expect
03:13 Lesson - Intro Riff (Brian Jones' parts)
08:13 Lesson - Lead Guitar solo (Keith Richards' parts)
12:23 Final Thoughts

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I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Creedence Clearwater Revival | Guitar Lesson

12 foot chain 2025-02-24 | More ways to support the channel:
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Learn how to play I Heard it Through the Grapevine, as performed by CCR released on their Cosmo's Factory album. Great version of the original R&B song converted into the distinctive CCR sound.

The lesson covers the guitar parts played by John Fogerty in D-Standard tuning, and Tom Fogerty in Standard tuning. I also will show you a hybrid way to mix those two for playing live and getting closer to that sound from the record.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1979 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe "Pro"
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 10 o'clock)
Boss Tremelo 2 sweetwater.sjv.io/o4yQym (rate and intensity at 2 o'clock, wave form at 11 o'clock)
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
Marshall ST20H sweetwater.sjv.io/kOoLod

00:00 Demo
00:49 Introduction / What to Expect
3:13 Drop D Tuning
04:48 Lesson - opening riff
07:45 Lesson - verse / chorus chords
09:18 Lesson - the "Fogerty Strum"
12:49 Lesson - Guitar Solo #1
20:02 Lesson - Guitar Solo #2
24:25 Lesson - Tom Fogerty's parts
26:54 Lesson - Try Drop D tuning live
28:58 Final thoughts

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Epic Guitar Moments from Led Zeppelins First Album

12 foot chain 2025-02-17 | From my full video going through the whole album. youtu.be/mUrakC3Q-iA