SNEAKY TRICK of Billy Gibbons. It's SIMPLE (Learn in Under 5 Minutes)

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  • @stevescontriano860
    @stevescontriano860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you. I’m 64 years old and still a garage musician. I wish I could’ve met you when I was younger but I keep trying.

  • @jonvig4771
    @jonvig4771 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Mark, no words. I'm a failed guitar player of 30 something years, and life didn't allow me to reach playing abilities I should have. Billy has been my #1 for 46 years now. Never once would I have ever considered thinking to have done this. Just WOW 😮.

  • @mfohr
    @mfohr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Awesome. Love Billy Gibbons, one of the true masters of blues rock.

  • @Cxyygtr
    @Cxyygtr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    After 30 years of playing guitar it's rare to find eureka moments like this! OMG I've been playing this riff for years and it never sounded right. Just played it and hurrah, instant Billy! Bravo sir. 🙌👏🙌

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help!

    • @littlegoobie
      @littlegoobie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that was me with Whole Lotta Love using the microbend to get the dissonance instead of sliding that everyone does.

    • @TNT-km2eg
      @TNT-km2eg ปีที่แล้ว

      Ian Con
      30 years playing , and this is new to you !? You take the cake

    • @tannermulford2033
      @tannermulford2033 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@T N T his focus shouldn't be yours, that's kinda the point of music

  • @Dontchangemynameok
    @Dontchangemynameok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been playing for 47 years. Never seen that tuning. Can’t wait to check it out. Cheers!

    • @CaptainRon801
      @CaptainRon801 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Since you like the drop "D" tuning with classic rock, try Neil Young's "Ohio" with it and enjoy the goodness even more my friend. BTW, Mark has some great tricks on other videos, please check him out.

  • @GTRxMan
    @GTRxMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I've used this tuning for years. It's perfect for playing rhythm and lead on open G songs (think Rolling Stones) as it allows you to get the open G sound without affecting fingerings of scale patterns/licks.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Exactly. And it takes 5 seconds to tune it, so you don't need to grab another guitar or hold up the band while you re-tune.

    • @lilmoe4364
      @lilmoe4364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dropping that A to a G opens up new worlds 👍

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Gerald Dixon Cummings Yes, that's exactly it!!

    • @terrypussypower
      @terrypussypower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s what used to my head in in the 70’s when trying to work out those licks from the record! At times it was almost enough to make me give up! Thank gawd punk came along when it did or I’d have jacked the guitar in! That just gave me enough time to work out all those easy tunes, and pick up the little tricks those other guys we’re doing!

    • @davidlane180
      @davidlane180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree. 'Start Me Up' (Stones) works with this 1 string tweak.

  • @jolkraeremeark6949
    @jolkraeremeark6949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I don't have enough tricks to need a bag, so this is AWESOME!

    • @Yundra344
      @Yundra344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Helo come like friend, good luck, god be with you🤝🏻

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL!! That's great. Glad to help!!

    • @tlee9484
      @tlee9484 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have plenty of tricks, but not for the 🎸 guitar..😢

    • @paxderm8512
      @paxderm8512 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Yundra3444 and 6i6ĺò4ò6 õo4ey

  • @brucejedwabny3473
    @brucejedwabny3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I adjusted my air guitar and will be ready tonight

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL! Love it!

  • @longjohn526
    @longjohn526 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is giving me flashbacks to the day I discovered Dropped D tuning, something I grew so fond of that I installed a Scruggs Tuner on one of my Telecasters

    • @Patrick-857
      @Patrick-857 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I rarely leave drop D tuning. I've built my playing technique around it the last few years.

  • @flapjackson6077
    @flapjackson6077 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Holy moly! Clever indeed! I just saw ZZ tonight and I’m binging on Billy Gibbons’ guitar techniques. They played Waiting for the Bus/JJLC.
    The boys are as good as they’ve ever been, even in their 70s!
    Thanks for the great tip! 👍

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rock on!

  • @HumblyServingGod
    @HumblyServingGod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’ve played this song so many times, but never figured this one string change out. Thanks, it’s been driving me crazy forever.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to help!

    • @austntexan
      @austntexan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkZabel This is how he plays it live?

    • @fycusdpigslayer5269
      @fycusdpigslayer5269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😎🎸 Yeah this is great it drove me me crazy to but that sure didn't take forever getting to crazy was a real short trip ✌️😂🎸 just keep playing

    • @JerryRiceBall
      @JerryRiceBall ปีที่แล้ว

      @@austntexan Billy plays it in standard tuning.

  • @dirtywaterfab1695
    @dirtywaterfab1695 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Billy Gibbons is genious. A straight ahead blues rock but the timing and tempo are so unique, the way the turn-around turns on a dime straight into the 2nd stanza.
    and this was a great lesson. it's always the little things. thanks!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @mccloysong
    @mccloysong 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great discovery. These things were harder to find out in the days of LPs and no internet. But I've learned that if a part is difficult, chances are almost guaranteed there's an easier way than I learned it.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point!

  • @thistime4you
    @thistime4you 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He didn't fool anyone. He was doing it before others, plain and simple

  • @robmoen4609
    @robmoen4609 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! Thank you!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

  • @davidrunion7
    @davidrunion7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does it also work for waiting on the bus? If it does could you please making instructional video on it that's very cool

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Probably does, as they often do it as a medley. Great suggestion!

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Reverend Billy G. No one like ZZ Top. Blue Jean Blues... It seems the greatest player's play some of the easiest stuff. It's more about tone and timing. Thank you so much.

  • @shayh.3556
    @shayh.3556 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WOW, great lesson man! These are the tricks most of us wouldnt even think of

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @thepedalpress
    @thepedalpress 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did this trick and it worked. But then started drop tuning both the Es to Ds and did that turn around with the A and B strings, pulling off right above on the dropped D. And that higher note interval in the solo is a breeze with high E as a D. But then this requires a lot of tuning, so.... Take yer pick I s'pose. Cool vid!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool. Thanks!

  • @Gimmea59Paul
    @Gimmea59Paul ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for reassuring me on this one as I have never had the opportunity to ask Billy but I have be detuning that A string for a long while ñow.

  • @DMSProduktions
    @DMSProduktions ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been using 'drop G' for years mate! Opens up a LOT of rhythm playing for blues and early rock!

  • @scottsevertson1803
    @scottsevertson1803 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Holy Cow !! I been playing it the hard way forever, U can never stop learning. LUV your videos.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rock on!

    • @flapjackson6077
      @flapjackson6077 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 I always love it when I discover an easier way. And I always wonder how it escaped me for so long!

  • @andresbarajas5851
    @andresbarajas5851 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    yeah Billy is full of simple tricks....was trying to play rhythm guitar tab of TV Dinners in standard E tuning and its simple enough, but as soon as i tuned it to drop D to play the bridge, all the rhythm power chords became simple two or three string barre chords, and i could still play the solo parts on the high strings, plus i could get a low harmonic open DAD chord i couldn't with standard E.....it makes complete sense re-tuning one string unlocked all of Billy's secrets....so simple its complex, thats why he's the best, rock n roll genius.

  • @martinarthur2597
    @martinarthur2597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a marvelous tip. This opens up so much.Thank you Mark

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

  • @stevesorrell9835
    @stevesorrell9835 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is SO cool! Thank you. I'm doin' it tonight.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have fun!

  • @frankdouie9679
    @frankdouie9679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    as always a delicious little eye opener. Thanks!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

  • @mightyluv
    @mightyluv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tip, thanks. You always hear about dropped D, but never an inside string. Looking forward to trying it out!

  • @thomashughes1738
    @thomashughes1738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never ever ever think of different tunings! Awesome. Thank you!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure. I'm usually the same!

  • @TheRealDrJoey
    @TheRealDrJoey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the 70s I was in a bar band that just played Chuck Berry and Stones. There were a number of Stones tunes, notably Brown Sugar among them, that I could never get to sound quite right to my ears. When I found out Keef tunes in G a lot it was like the veil lifted. For awhile I even had a 2nd guitar, tuned to G, with no 6th string.
    If you figured this out yourself, your pretty smart, dude.

  • @buddhamus
    @buddhamus 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool trick. I would have never figured it out on my own. Thank you.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad to help

  • @PaulWilliams-xz3mz
    @PaulWilliams-xz3mz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tip, ...I've liked and subscribed, and hello from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks and welcome aboard! Glad to have you here!

  • @steveg.3022
    @steveg.3022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that song, too! Great explanation. Thanks.

  • @mikebunner3498
    @mikebunner3498 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark,
    I must agree with you that Mr. Billy G. is a guitar master. I had the honor of seeing ZZ in concert back in the 1970's. One of the best shows I ever attended!!! They were SO darn good!!! I recall not being able to hear Frank's drums. Then I listened to the album and low & behold Frank is a killer also!!!!! This is one fine band!!!!!

  • @A_A_ron-Phillips
    @A_A_ron-Phillips 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I thought you were playing "Ride On" by AC/DC when I first clicked into the middle of this video... then I realized it's pretty much the same song.

    • @psychoholic72
      @psychoholic72 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Damn sure is! 😂😂😂

    • @cavemanjoe8939
      @cavemanjoe8939 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So is I believe it's decibel by acdc and just got paid

  • @shannonjones3714
    @shannonjones3714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think he did it on Tush as well. I had seen a tab with it like that. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

  • @optimus3305
    @optimus3305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time I’ve seen your channel but I play an HSS sunburst strat myself and I like it already!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it!

  • @michaelcraig2450
    @michaelcraig2450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    40 years later, I now have the answers! Thanks Mark!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to help!

  • @richardfeynman8843
    @richardfeynman8843 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I discovered this when I decided that I wanted to learn acoustics “Rocky Mountain High” and “Poems, Prayers, and Promises” by John Denver. When I watched some videos of him playing them, it was obvious that he had done the same thing on both songs, just tuning the low E down to a D. Everything went from impossible to totally simple for both songs. Works the same on this one, too.

  • @rturney
    @rturney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've struggled with the same things on this song that you described. This is great! Thanks so much Mark!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When it dawned on me, it all fell into place. For the key of G it's great!

    • @jb-vb8un
      @jb-vb8un 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      in Hawaii, the gang refer to it as the " slack " tuning

  • @hammer159
    @hammer159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheap Sunglasses has the one string change too, high e down to d and it makes that slide chord work

  • @chuckminzenberger7590
    @chuckminzenberger7590 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! Billy Gibbon' stuff is always so nuanced, its complicated as heck - and I always play that opening to the solo a double stop C and B-flat bending the B-flat up . . . such on add choice but very intense

  • @jyuke9955
    @jyuke9955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tuned the low E up to a G. Makes it easier to play for me and a fuller sound. Just found your channel and subbed. Thx.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the sub!

  • @robertbaker3174
    @robertbaker3174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most excellent Mr. Mark. 65 and not going to set the world on fire but really enjoy learning these things!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Anything that makes life easier!

  • @adamvigil8320
    @adamvigil8320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Billy is way ahead of most of us. Thanks.

  • @caleshtcincredibles
    @caleshtcincredibles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great trick sir I'm adopting this one for sure !

  • @ST-xg3gy
    @ST-xg3gy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! That makes such a huge difference. Never even seen that done before. Cool!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Isn't it easy and so cool? Makes everything fall into place for the key of G.

  • @travisbrady1477
    @travisbrady1477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do a great job teaching hats off to you

  • @gregjandt2841
    @gregjandt2841 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You. You come across great and teach the subtlest simplest tricks like this and I was just about to learn this for my band. Now I go it!!! Thanks, Mark!!!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jakethomas3205
    @jakethomas3205 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great stuff Mark.I was also blown away when I heard Brothers and Sisters back in my student days in Cardiff University in Wales.The Brothers only came to the UK on two occasions and I saw them both times;the last time was 1991 with Warren.They were incredible on both occasions.It is a shame that a lot of people this side of the pond do not know much about them.I preferred Dickey's style to Duane's (just my preference) and Dickey is one of my major influences as a guitar player.keep up the good work.

  • @dirkgibbens377
    @dirkgibbens377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hey Mark! Great video as always. I had heard about tuning the a string down to G several years ago, and it completely unlocks the song. 👍
    One tip… That little lick that you play up the neck is incorrect. It’s simply eighth fret on the first string and 11th fret on the second string. Really gives that strong dissonance that stands out. Add slight vibrato on the second string only. Give it a shot.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks.

    • @ronanzann4851
      @ronanzann4851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you...I was hoping someone would point that out.

    • @horsevinyl
      @horsevinyl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And be sure to add the g on the 12th fret of the g- string😄, a little bit of a stretch but worth it.

    • @teleclasster
      @teleclasster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came here to say that. Otherwise I never thought of tuning down the A string...awesome!

    • @nxs0152
      @nxs0152 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought it was the 9th fret on the 1st string (C#) not the 8th fret which would be C.

  • @chrispfeifer7628
    @chrispfeifer7628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Billy used super light gauge strings also. Usually .008's . There's a rig rundown on premier guitar showing his stuff

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep.

    • @ami2evil
      @ami2evil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's got 7's now...

  • @kbradford2270
    @kbradford2270 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just called this video bro. I've been playing this song for years.
    But never quite could figure what was going opened up a whole another door thanks, dude?

  • @jamessator5564
    @jamessator5564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool, I’m gonna have to try this!

  • @Bogonavt
    @Bogonavt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good thing youtube recommended me your channel

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad too!! Thanks for watching!

  • @ronnieo6867
    @ronnieo6867 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s awesome, great job. 👏👏👏

  • @johnnielsen5675
    @johnnielsen5675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hats off to YOU! You make me wanto learn the guitar,.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, you made my day!

  • @latfat
    @latfat ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful! Really appreciate this lightbulb moment. Have loved Billy for his ability to make complicated stuff sound simple but this was a revelation. Great video!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! He sure did have the knack for doing that - making complex things simple.

  • @marybethhempel9101
    @marybethhempel9101 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! loving your tricks and tips... in that order! lol! Thank you Mark! 🌠🌟😄💖

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you like them!

  • @peaceman7321
    @peaceman7321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Embarrassing?! YEP! I just learned about Drop G after 40 years of playing!! DUH! Perfect, man! Thanks! Loving the channel - just found it! Here's a tip since you opened my eyes to drop G (lol): try that dissonant lead lick (after the walk-down lick) here: 2nd string/11th fret; 1st string/8th fret. One whole note apart! Really throws you off balance & adds some serious BLUES vibe! Keep up the great content!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks brother!

  • @mikemccourt6225
    @mikemccourt6225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I play it in “double drop” tuning but your trick works nicely too

  • @markstacey2906
    @markstacey2906 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff Mate...Thanks for sharing can't wait to have a go....

  • @doublelifegroup
    @doublelifegroup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I stumbled on this video by chance and I'm so happy - I've been (on/off) struggling with this song as well but never sat down to analyze it like you did. Thanks so much! Will get my buddies to check it out!

  • @rcjr.7725
    @rcjr.7725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tricks of the trade thanks for adding a new tool in my toolbox love this song love me some ZZ Top

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

  • @RobKwalheim
    @RobKwalheim 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always liked a good Squire guitar. This one sounds great, looks like it plays fine and looks great too. Thanks for the tips.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet. And yes, it plays amazing!

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s so signaturely creative and masterful . YOU SOUND FANTASTIC… BINGO YOU GOT IT MARK .

  • @CaptainCraigKWMRZ
    @CaptainCraigKWMRZ ปีที่แล้ว

    Been playing for 50 years and still learning 😀.

  • @t.r.lanthierjr.4560
    @t.r.lanthierjr.4560 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any modifications to the Squire? Sounds amazing.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. I got it in a trade and I think the previous owner swapped a Squier ceramic SSS set for this Squier ceramic HSS set. That's the only thing I think. It's all Squier.

  • @JohnKeyser
    @JohnKeyser 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet. You give us so much in a few minutes!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to hear. Thanks!

  • @terryclark7700
    @terryclark7700 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, awesome, will certainly give this a try, many thanks

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. Go for it, it's fun and easy. Thanks for watching!

  • @MirurImage
    @MirurImage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yup, you got it right. On the album original I believe he played the Rhythm in open G (including the high E string and a different track for lead with standard tuning.
    It’s one of my fav ZZ Top songs as well.

  • @jimihendrix4376
    @jimihendrix4376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are the pickups and tuners on that Squire original?

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No and yes and sort of. The tuners are original - that's the "yes". The pickups are not original, but they are plain old Squier ceramic pickups. This is how I got the guitar (in a trade).

  • @robertdiehl1281
    @robertdiehl1281 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After all these years…what a great tip.

  • @robsgarage4746
    @robsgarage4746 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice lesson. thank you for the vid!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @stilz0
    @stilz0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet trick! Thanks, Mark.

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson. We always try to do everything the hard way as guitar players. Why not do what the original writer/player did? Thanks for this!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

  • @Theweeze100
    @Theweeze100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. I am a Billy Gibbons fan so I just clicked on, you do a fabulous job. I subscribed!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the sub Frank!

  • @waynecribb4922
    @waynecribb4922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That really sounds much better. Good job.

  • @justinprizant1980
    @justinprizant1980 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Thanks Zabel

  • @wile_e
    @wile_e 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff Mark. This helped to close a lightbulb circuit for Little Pink Houses (John Mellancamp) - the G to A slide to B- Gstring was always a bit cumbersome. Detune the A to G and there it is. :-)

  • @davegibson4157
    @davegibson4157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Lesson Mark! Your videos are always informative and entertaining. Great Stuff!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them Dave!

  • @stevestarr6395
    @stevestarr6395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great Mark and liked that down tuning of the A!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Steve!

    • @stevestarr6395
      @stevestarr6395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkZabel You’re welcome Mark! 🤙🏽

  • @john.john.johnny
    @john.john.johnny 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice on this song!!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks John!

  • @fritzmuller8246
    @fritzmuller8246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mark . Never seen you before , but what a great guy you are Sir . Your humble positive teaching technique cannot be taught . You've either got it or you don't . Man you're a lucky guy , I'll pop in a lot more .

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome Fritz! Glad we connected!

  • @mikerodericks1634
    @mikerodericks1634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mark, you're great. I love J J L C but could never quite get it right. But now, because of your very astute solution, when I play it, it sounds perfect. Many thanks Man!!!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mike! Glad to help.

  • @jbz_ez
    @jbz_ez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been doing this for gigs for the last 30 years. Mostly bc I’m lazy 🙂. But just about every stones song, delbert song, or black crowes song, i drop just the A string. Super convenient. And good enough is good enough for rock n roll 🤘

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, you got it. Sounds great, works great, and it only takes 2 seconds or so. People who insist on, say removing the low E-string to play Keith ... they either are going to gigs with a ton of gear or they're not gigging.
      This is a great compromise solution, and it's so simple.

  • @rockhoundingeasternwashing5308
    @rockhoundingeasternwashing5308 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good one. I'll try that out. Thanks!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet. Thanks for watching!

  • @Mr4nd3rs0n100
    @Mr4nd3rs0n100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your tone!!!

  • @jonginder5494
    @jonginder5494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tres Hombres I think was a huge influence on AC/DC. Ride On is based on this chord pattern, and the title “Ride On” comes from the outro lyrics of waitin for the bus. Makes me think that Ride On was born from a jam on those songs. AC/DC song Decible is basically the waiting for the bus riff. For mine Angus Young and Billy have the tastiest touch of all hard rock guitarists.

  • @tallpaul1020
    @tallpaul1020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very cool trick on a very cool song. Never heard of it. I'm familiar with open tunings but this is a super trick. Great video as usual. Thx Mark, keep up the great work 👍🎸

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it's amazingly easy, and it works. When I'm playing live and I don't want to tune to Open G or grab another guitar ... and I've got to solo ... it totally works.

  • @toddmcintosh83
    @toddmcintosh83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Very cool little trick!😎

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it!

  • @Dan-zq5wt
    @Dan-zq5wt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do a video on the solo. Deceptively simple. So interesting and with those crazy pick slides!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good idea! Hey, what do you know? Check it out! th-cam.com/video/KpgsEt9gOss/w-d-xo.html

  • @jcwm01
    @jcwm01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @johnklein4558
    @johnklein4558 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mark.
    Never would have thought of that trick!

  • @tonycrispino4493
    @tonycrispino4493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song is always played as a combined piece with Waiting for the bus. Billy plays it the hard way as the two pieces are not in the same key. I thought about raising the #6 to G but watching the vids - the hard way is all that works. Still this does make "Jesus" easier.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When Billy plays it with "Waiting For the Bus" he just uses standard tuning and he skips the cool pull-offs to the open G note. Doesn't sound as good, but it gets the job done.

  • @CHill-uh1fg
    @CHill-uh1fg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea, would love to see you do, some body else been shaking your tree, from the 1st album, that's one I just can't really wrap my head around.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @LOFIGSD
    @LOFIGSD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, a badass song I had forgotten about tbh, I'll re-visit this, to balance out playing some of the Pop stuff been doing in Band!!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun with it!

  • @davidlane180
    @davidlane180 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for that tip Mark, certainly opens up a whole new catalogue of options. For years I had been attempting to cover Johnny Winter’s ‘Mean Town Blues’ that he played at Woodstock 69. To achieve any likeness the fingering was awkward and I was never happy with the result. After watching your video I couldn’t get the drop A to a G ‘trick’ out of my mind and was replaying it in my head when I drifted into the number above. The ‘trick’ fixed the fingering of the Johnny Winter number.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome! Glad it helped David.

  • @robtoc
    @robtoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a BAD ASS lesson! What a great trick! Thanks so much...SUBSCRIBED!

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Robbie!

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is super cool! Rock on Mark, killer lesson and in 5 minutes no less.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed.

  • @johnskerlec9663
    @johnskerlec9663 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mark. Great explanation. These are the things I would never think of, and I've been playing (learning) 50 years.

    • @MarkZabel
      @MarkZabel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help! Rock on!!

    • @donmikler
      @donmikler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. The old Jesus just left my vernacular