Ok last post of the week. Rock and roll by led zeppelin. This tune is using whats called a I- Iv-V progression. That is it takes the first, fourth and fifth chord in the key of a major. First being A, fourth d, and fifth e. It plays the a chord for 4 measures. The d for 2. Back to a for 2 more. Then e for 2 and then 2 measures of rest or playing nothing. This is known in the business as a 12 bar blues progression. It is the founding musical blueprint for all rock music. If youre gonna learn how to rock, you NEED to know about this. Listen to any Elvis, Chuck Berry or Little Richard song, you will hear this progression. So zeppelin called this song rock and roll because it defines the very sound of the genre, the 12 bar blues.
Try it on
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Over The Hills
A total masterpiece from the album houses of the holy
this is a lesson that teaches over the hills and far away by led zeppelin. Take care in this song to make sure you pay close attention to the nuances of the hammer-ons, and pull-offs as they comprise the technical elements that are giving the piece its flow.
enjoy!
this is a lesson that teaches over the hills and far away by led zeppelin. Take care in this song to make sure you pay close attention to the nuances of the hammer-ons, and pull-offs as they comprise the technical elements that are giving the piece its flow.
enjoy!
Black Dog!
My Rocking Friends,
Black Dog is up for your perusal. Be patient with the main riffs both part a and b as they are very "notey" and can be a handful. take it very SLOW.
Black Dog is up for your perusal. Be patient with the main riffs both part a and b as they are very "notey" and can be a handful. take it very SLOW.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Bring it on home!
Okay Rockers,
Here it is, Bring it on Home, By Led Zeppelin.
A 12 Bar blues progression in the key of E.
The chords that it is cycling between are E, A, and B.
Here it is, Bring it on Home, By Led Zeppelin.
A 12 Bar blues progression in the key of E.
The chords that it is cycling between are E, A, and B.
Monday, November 26, 2007
New Video Lessons Coming This Week
Hey Rockers,
We just filmed video lessons today for a bunch of Led Zep songs. By weeks end look for videos of "Over the hills and far away", "Black dog", "Rock & Roll", "That's The Way", "Thank You", "Bring it on home", and "Lemon Song". In each of the videos, we dont just play the song, we also slow it down and explain some of the music theory and techniques that are being utilized in that song.
All right until next time,
-Danielelectric
We just filmed video lessons today for a bunch of Led Zep songs. By weeks end look for videos of "Over the hills and far away", "Black dog", "Rock & Roll", "That's The Way", "Thank You", "Bring it on home", and "Lemon Song". In each of the videos, we dont just play the song, we also slow it down and explain some of the music theory and techniques that are being utilized in that song.
All right until next time,
-Danielelectric
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
First Lesson UP!!
Guys,
Our first video is up.
very exciting.
It is a lesson that teaches you how to play "Friends"
by Led Zeppelin. Its using an open tuning which you can read
about in the last post. Take it slowly at first and have patience
as working in this tuning can be a bit disorienting at first
have fun!
Our first video is up.
very exciting.
It is a lesson that teaches you how to play "Friends"
by Led Zeppelin. Its using an open tuning which you can read
about in the last post. Take it slowly at first and have patience
as working in this tuning can be a bit disorienting at first
have fun!
Friday, November 16, 2007
Tune Up Guys!
hey people,
today i want to talk about Alternate Tunings.
Alternate Tuning is when the six strings of the guitar,
usually tuned E, A, D, G, B, E , are tuned to notes of a major or minor chord.
For instance, a popular one is called open G. In it, we are utilizing the notes of an
open g chord, tuned G, B, D, G, B, E. Two really cool songs that use this tuning are,
"That's The Way", and "Traveling Riverside Blues", by Led Zeppelin.
Alternate tunings offer different sonic and chord possiblities, since the normal
intervallic relationships that usually exist when the guitar is tuned standard
no longer apply. Just tune your guitar to an open tuning and let your hands wander,
you will find something unique and cool sounding.
Another tuning that Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin uses is a C6 tuning.
What is C6 you may be asking? C6 is a cmajor chord with an interval of a 6th in it.
In this case that note would be an A. So the tuning goes: C, A, C, G, C, E
Some Zep songs that use this tuning are: "Friends". from led zep 3,
and "Bron-Y-Aur", from Physical Grafitti. Open tunings can be found
often in blues music played with a slide. Many blues players prefer
these open tunings because it allows them the ability to play full chords with
just one finger because of the way the notes line up when the guitar is
in these alternate tunings.
Good Luck Rockers!
today i want to talk about Alternate Tunings.
Alternate Tuning is when the six strings of the guitar,
usually tuned E, A, D, G, B, E , are tuned to notes of a major or minor chord.
For instance, a popular one is called open G. In it, we are utilizing the notes of an
open g chord, tuned G, B, D, G, B, E. Two really cool songs that use this tuning are,
"That's The Way", and "Traveling Riverside Blues", by Led Zeppelin.
Alternate tunings offer different sonic and chord possiblities, since the normal
intervallic relationships that usually exist when the guitar is tuned standard
no longer apply. Just tune your guitar to an open tuning and let your hands wander,
you will find something unique and cool sounding.
Another tuning that Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin uses is a C6 tuning.
What is C6 you may be asking? C6 is a cmajor chord with an interval of a 6th in it.
In this case that note would be an A. So the tuning goes: C, A, C, G, C, E
Some Zep songs that use this tuning are: "Friends". from led zep 3,
and "Bron-Y-Aur", from Physical Grafitti. Open tunings can be found
often in blues music played with a slide. Many blues players prefer
these open tunings because it allows them the ability to play full chords with
just one finger because of the way the notes line up when the guitar is
in these alternate tunings.
Good Luck Rockers!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Hello Fellow Rockers!
Hello Everyone,
This blog is focused on the art of playing ROCK GUITAR!
It is our goal here at RAWKU to provide the most useful, direct,
and accurate Lessons and Tips on how to play rock music on
Guitar. The Lessons are going to have something for everyone.
Total beginner thru advanced tips for shredding on things like Jazz
and classical. In our infancy, look for a new lesson starting once a week.
As we grow here we're going to offer Guitar lessons from a variety of
instructors. And in the future, we look to be adding lessons in other instruments
such as Drums, and Bass. If your looking to learn just a few chords, or if you have
all the modes of the melodic minor scale under your fingertips, we can help YOU!
CHECK BACK OFTEN!
-DanielElectric
This blog is focused on the art of playing ROCK GUITAR!
It is our goal here at RAWKU to provide the most useful, direct,
and accurate Lessons and Tips on how to play rock music on
Guitar. The Lessons are going to have something for everyone.
Total beginner thru advanced tips for shredding on things like Jazz
and classical. In our infancy, look for a new lesson starting once a week.
As we grow here we're going to offer Guitar lessons from a variety of
instructors. And in the future, we look to be adding lessons in other instruments
such as Drums, and Bass. If your looking to learn just a few chords, or if you have
all the modes of the melodic minor scale under your fingertips, we can help YOU!
CHECK BACK OFTEN!
-DanielElectric
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