Hard To Explain - The Strokes ( Guitar Tab Tutorial & Cover )

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  • @jorgeorellana5
    @jorgeorellana5  3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    PDF tabs for "Hard To Explain" - The Strokes, available now in Patreon!: www.patreon.com/posts/hard-to-explain-50655874

  • @jamiecorcoran4328
    @jamiecorcoran4328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    greatest strokes song of alltime

    • @howtoeataham
      @howtoeataham 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Facts

    • @Kurtvileseggnog
      @Kurtvileseggnog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Or the modern age

    • @fadedidentity
      @fadedidentity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hard To Explain, Barely Legal, & Meet Me In The Bathroom top 3 all time

    • @Ghost_Dud3
      @Ghost_Dud3 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah

    • @juanserrano3628
      @juanserrano3628 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      soma

  • @Biggreasyhotdog
    @Biggreasyhotdog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    Fantastic cover, it's cool how you realize after listening to this how much the bass actually helps carry this song, I mean don't get me wrong the guitar is awesome but for me bass is the standout instrument in this song

    • @BlueprintsForHeadaches
      @BlueprintsForHeadaches 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      A lot of the strokes songs are carried by the bass like the song “ is this it” listen to the bass line in that it’s amazing 👏
      Bass and drums are the heart beat of music .

    • @WillieD7
      @WillieD7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Last Night sounds totally wrong unless you a) have a bass player or b) play the descending bassline as chords during the chorus.

  • @FancyFeast3
    @FancyFeast3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    This type of guitar playing has such an incredible feel to it

  • @okcivicx693
    @okcivicx693 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1323

    Pro tip: if you put in your right earphone you can hear only the lead, and if you put in your left earphone only the rhythm :)

    • @robyoung3457
      @robyoung3457 8 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      I think you got that switched.

    • @ibowonar141
      @ibowonar141 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Bryan holy shit I just did that before reading this comment

    • @nicolyroxanne4243
      @nicolyroxanne4243 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      MAN

    • @nicolyroxanne4243
      @nicolyroxanne4243 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TNX

    • @yousaf564
      @yousaf564 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      oh my god this is fucking genius

  • @magicskyfairy69
    @magicskyfairy69 8 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Solid play - every note perfect, every part of the tab 100% bang on, great job

    • @nathanpetrie6156
      @nathanpetrie6156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He plays nicks signature guitar, so must be a big fan and certainly does it justice

  • @ExtremelyOnlineGuy
    @ExtremelyOnlineGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Now if only I could sing like the strokes. Dude has this strong ass scream that’s somehow super chill

    • @buttturkeyclips4891
      @buttturkeyclips4891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      True that Julian has a Has a great voice and i can’t think of any other singers that sound like him.

  • @biscuitbuff1900
    @biscuitbuff1900 8 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I love this song and i love the strokes. dude I can not thank you enough for the content you are putting out really appreciate it. Just got this song down pat

  • @summers232
    @summers232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    that pre-chorus gotta be the most beautiful shit

  • @joca1arellano
    @joca1arellano 8 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Amigo, ni siquiera toco guitarra, pero me encanta escucharlas porque me relaja mucho y es muy placentero de oír, me alegro mucho de haber encontrado tu canal.
    Eres seco x2 ya lo había dicho en otro comentario

  • @ihopethisusernameisa
    @ihopethisusernameisa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    good formula.
    high guitar 2-3 strings max
    mid (rhythm) guitar 2-3 strings
    bass is bass
    simple and effective use of sonics!

    • @buttturkeyclips4891
      @buttturkeyclips4891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don’t know much about theory but I know that the strokes pat special attention ti this kind of thing when they write. It’s mostly Julian (singer) in the first album. They write parts that add together well. For example they’ll write bass and rhythm guitar parts whose notes would add up to a chord on piano. They’ve consistently done this since they started, it’s probably the coolest thing about their music.

  • @barbdrake5999
    @barbdrake5999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    That rhythm guitar be me in my bed at night

  • @mattiasapse9246
    @mattiasapse9246 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    U are truly amazing Jorge. This is one of my fav strokes songs and I was so excited that u put this up, I learned it as fast as I could. I can't wait to play this with my band.

  • @Thomas-in6tu
    @Thomas-in6tu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job man, you play the lead just like Albert. I tried to find tabs for the way he plays live and just figured it out on my own. Should have watched this! Didn't realize the intricacies of Nick's rhythm either. Great stuff.

  • @divelostmind
    @divelostmind 4 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    Its surprisingly hard to pull off all the down-stroking on this album

    • @howtoeataham
      @howtoeataham 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

      The Strokes definitely live up to their name

    • @nocaptainmatt3771
      @nocaptainmatt3771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@howtoeataham I see you 😏

    • @Burnstream10
      @Burnstream10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@howtoeataham I see what you did there

  • @GT2OOO
    @GT2OOO 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This sounds even more perfect than before, how do you do it?! Awesome, dude!

  • @jmlyon75
    @jmlyon75 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi Jorge, thanks so much for all your tutorials, they are just perfect ! and the left/right sound channel trick to hear each guitar is really useful !!!

  • @jazzcat5950
    @jazzcat5950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Wish I could play both parts at once.

  • @Litro740
    @Litro740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this song is perfect for a more advanced beginner guitarist like myself! and the tutorial is perfect, thank you so much!

  • @TheRandomBiscuit
    @TheRandomBiscuit 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    It literally just occurred to me that you're left handed.

  • @Gabsterstudio
    @Gabsterstudio 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got the Coolest tutorial and cover channel ever! Keep it up, Jorge!

  • @frankmarin3189
    @frankmarin3189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Was an honest man
    Asked me for the phone
    Tried to take control
    Oh, I don't see it that way
    I don't see it that way
    We shared some ideas
    All obsessed with fame
    Says we're all the same
    Oh, I don't see it that way
    I don't see it that way
    Raised in Carolina
    I'm not like that
    Tryin' to remind her
    When we go back
    I missed the last bus, I'll take the next train
    I'll try but you see, it's hard to explain
    I say the right thing, but act the wrong way
    I like it right here, but I cannot stay
    I watch the TV, forget what I'm told
    Well, I am too young, and they are too old
    The joke is on you, this place is a zoo
    You're right it's true
    He says he can't decide
    I shake my head to say
    Everything's just great
    Oh, I just can't remember
    I just can't remember
    Raised in Carolina
    She says, "I'm not like that"
    Tryin' to remind her
    When we go back
    I say the right thing, but act the wrong way
    I like it right here, but I cannot stay
    I watch the TV, forget what I'm told
    Well, I am too young, and they are too old
    Oh man, can't you see I'm nervous? So please
    Pretend to be nice, so I can be mean
    I missed the last bus, we'll take the next train
    I'll try but you see, it's hard to explain

  • @bon2yan88
    @bon2yan88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Was an honest man
    Asked me for the phone
    Try to take control
    Oh I don't see it that way
    I don't see it that way
    We shared some ideas
    All obsessed with fame
    Says we're all the same
    Oh I don't see it that way
    I don't see it that way
    Raised in Carolina
    I'm not like that
    Tryin' to remind her
    When we go back
    I missed the last bus
    I'll take the next train
    I try, but you see
    It's hard to explain
    I said the right things
    But act the wrong way
    I like it right here
    But I cannot stay
    I watched the TV
    Forget what I'm told
    Well I am too young
    And they are too old
    The joke is on you
    This place is a zoo
    You're right, it's true
    He said he can't decide
    I shake my head to say
    Everything's just great
    Oh I just can't remember
    I just can't remember
    Raised in Carolina (she says)
    I'm not like that
    Trying to remind her
    When we go back
    I say the right things
    But act the wrong way
    I like it right here
    But I cannot stay
    I watched the TV
    Forget what I'm told
    I am too young
    And they are too old
    I'll make it you see
    I'm ever so pleased
    Pretend to be nice
    So I can be mean
    I missed the last bus
    I'll take the next train
    I try, but you see
    It's hard to explain

    • @Adamoss66
      @Adamoss66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m nervous so please
      Pretend to be nice so I can be mean**

  • @malemiya
    @malemiya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Un genio total, ni conozco la canción pero de verdad que me encantó escuchar esto.

  • @alanreyes1911
    @alanreyes1911 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been waiting so long for this to come back. I had only learned the first part when it got taken down.

  • @RabbidTheNabbit
    @RabbidTheNabbit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a guitar player, but had no idea how the bass drives the entire chorus. Really cool

  • @abelizard144
    @abelizard144 7 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    This tutorial is..."Hard to Explain"

  • @majobenitez
    @majobenitez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cada semana vuelvo a ver esta joya. Gracias Sr. Orellana :^)

  • @danielfelix5728
    @danielfelix5728 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're awesome for the cover and tabs man! Made me wanna learn how to play guitar for real!

  • @whoismatteo3737
    @whoismatteo3737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a damn good song

  • @nitaus56
    @nitaus56 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Esta canción en vivo te hace lagrimear

  • @CarlosRodriguez-ch5th
    @CarlosRodriguez-ch5th 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brother tu canal es el mejor, enseñas y tocas genial, eres grande

  • @ishyyy23
    @ishyyy23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You sir, are a fucking legend.

  • @FilmScout
    @FilmScout 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Better than the tab book! Thanks Jorge, gracias!

  • @OmarAtay
    @OmarAtay 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work Jorge! Hope to see more videos from you in the future! Good luck!

  • @littlekat7474
    @littlekat7474 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG SO EARLY I LOVE YOU!!!!!💕

  • @azimovparalelle
    @azimovparalelle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Soo soo good. Thanks so much for posting this stuff !!!!!!

  • @davidtrevino5349
    @davidtrevino5349 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job bro, thanks for all your uploads!!!

  • @sebastianhoyos6397
    @sebastianhoyos6397 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Viejo todos tus covers de ellos son perfectos!

  • @tobiasvalasco5906
    @tobiasvalasco5906 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the great work man. Great vids

  • @komari3339
    @komari3339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

  • @MattPrimee
    @MattPrimee 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohh que buena, estaba esperando este Update :DD !

  • @waldoh-1657
    @waldoh-1657 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    De verdad que gracias por todos tus vídeos, me gustan y me han servido demaciado.
    Gracias!

  • @natelivingstonn
    @natelivingstonn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love u sm bro. appreciate u for all these vids

  • @golfcoursemanager33
    @golfcoursemanager33 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    besides these videos highlighting what a great GUITAR band The Strokes are they also show that Albert Hammond Jr. wasn't just strictly "the rhythm guitarist." IMHO

    • @Driften_Banana
      @Driften_Banana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love Albert’s solo stuff! That’s how I came across The Strokes, and thus how I got here, playing the guitar, learning some awesome songs.

  • @davidpadilla2146
    @davidpadilla2146 8 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Dude, your covers are just magnificent. Have you listen Catfish and the bottlemen? I recommend any of their songs for a cover.

    • @tonypizza8571
      @tonypizza8571 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      nah they fucking bollux

    • @NosajKnows
      @NosajKnows 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      hahahaha

    • @SidneyDeLira
      @SidneyDeLira 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Padilla I agree

    • @dacmemarco5559
      @dacmemarco5559 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Padilla Kathleen would be a good one

    • @rorywhelan_
      @rorywhelan_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Catfish are a strokes rip off

  • @davidkohli1
    @davidkohli1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for another great lesson, I overlooked A minor chord to G over C chord should be easy

  • @fazziejad98
    @fazziejad98 8 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    can you do radiohead weird fishes??

  • @MosquitoF
    @MosquitoF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job!

  • @Eder5837
    @Eder5837 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Simplemente perfecto!!!.

  • @blazer6021
    @blazer6021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos, thank you! 😊

  • @johnogriobhta4226
    @johnogriobhta4226 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has 5 thumbs down so far, as to why, I couldn't say...great cover, AND informative, a rare combo.

  • @juanpguerra444
    @juanpguerra444 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work best lesson of this song

  • @jamie_deakin
    @jamie_deakin 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't play guitar very well so i can't explain what i mean, but thats beautiful @2.44 where they switch 😮

  • @marcosmarzeniuk9359
    @marcosmarzeniuk9359 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are fucking awesome man, I needed this cover so much, please do CAN'T STAND ME NOW from the libertines or at least put it on your list of future covers,

  • @YungG.17
    @YungG.17 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I lovee this song!!!!!

  • @CoversDave
    @CoversDave 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the time!! Please!

  • @Silverhands
    @Silverhands 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank very much for your work.

  • @santiagomaldonado5789
    @santiagomaldonado5789 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gracias por las tabs! suena genial :D

  • @alexvonfrankenstein9280
    @alexvonfrankenstein9280 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    algo que aprendi viendo tus videos es que extraño el sonido del bajo de Nikolai :,3

  • @EricVitoff
    @EricVitoff 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent work, thanks

  • @percyvila9425
    @percyvila9425 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You deserve more subs bro :´)

  • @constanzacastrocortez5958
    @constanzacastrocortez5958 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    vision of division please!

  • @johnbryan14
    @johnbryan14 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    buen cover eres un capo amigo :D !!!

  • @rockerogranuja9428
    @rockerogranuja9428 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gracias jorge!!!!

  • @IloMilgram
    @IloMilgram 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sos un capo

  • @joshoc422
    @joshoc422 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Jorge! Awesome job! I would love it if you could do 50/50 and Happy ending! Thanks!

  • @retzanzuicide5732
    @retzanzuicide5732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it

  • @StolimoliStudios
    @StolimoliStudios 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally!!!

  • @jasonisajoke
    @jasonisajoke 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    when youre so early, the video isnt even HD yet

  • @anthonymendoza4741
    @anthonymendoza4741 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job😀😀 can you do a riot van cover and maybe be able to add the settings on your website like you used to. Keep doing what you do bro👍👍👍

  • @BillyBoggle
    @BillyBoggle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remember when we had to go to a website for this shit!? Just trying to figure it out at a party not pay $49 a year… thanks man 😭

  • @Arthur-oz2lf
    @Arthur-oz2lf 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Jorge ! Will you do CRX cover ? Cheers from France !

  • @filipesiegrist
    @filipesiegrist ปีที่แล้ว

    If you accept a suggestion:
    The lead verse guitar should have a bit more fuzzy/compressed sound. In the original version you cannot hear the picking on the guitar. But it is a great cover though

  • @luzmilagonzalez9981
    @luzmilagonzalez9981 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    eh, esta es la versión
    del 2006 en vivo en Londres.

    • @jorgeorellana5
      @jorgeorellana5  8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      ¿Cómo supiste?

    • @SrWho1234
      @SrWho1234 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      - Ulala Señor Francés
      - ¿Entonces como se dice?
      - Komo lo zupo

    • @sinmotivo3128
      @sinmotivo3128 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      yo tambien quiero saber como lo supo :'c

    • @luzmilagonzalez9981
      @luzmilagonzalez9981 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Sin Motivo porque estuve en ese concierto.

    • @majobenitez
      @majobenitez 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Luzmila González en serio? :0

  • @FelipeAndrijckseen
    @FelipeAndrijckseen 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please make a cover song of " You're So Right " and congrats for your channel

  • @quimica1786
    @quimica1786 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    esta cancion es un maldito clasico

  • @gubby740
    @gubby740 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @juancarloscamachogarduno6209
    @juancarloscamachogarduno6209 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!, genial amigo...en la parte de Nick estás usando overdrive o distorsión?

    • @johannlopez9682
      @johannlopez9682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Overdrive, más bien es como si le agregaras un poco más de Overdrive por ejemplo en la rítmica lleva 1 de Overdrive y con otro pedal no recuerdo su nombre es como otro Overdrive pero para darle más potencia y a ese se le pone 4 bro

  • @blue387
    @blue387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @IgaGearDemos
    @IgaGearDemos ปีที่แล้ว

    the down stroke in this song is hard to explain

  • @ramiroperez6303
    @ramiroperez6303 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente!!!

  • @bon2yan88
    @bon2yan88 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you please make surprise surprise by the starting line?

  • @johnf.r6658
    @johnf.r6658 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    sacas los temas de oído ? muy buen trabajo por cierto

  • @zizoumonk10
    @zizoumonk10 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A reminder of simpler times

  • @scott3224
    @scott3224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds like a Sonic 2000's game :')

  • @awesomevee2280
    @awesomevee2280 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeeeesssss!!!

  • @SucceedRS
    @SucceedRS 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally

  • @EduardoPerez-jk3vr
    @EduardoPerez-jk3vr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ¿Qué significa la x en un acorde ejemplo? 0:30

  • @0v3rgr0wn
    @0v3rgr0wn 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will you please do 'Evening Sun' by the strokes?

  • @joshsinclair1796
    @joshsinclair1796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What strings do you use for these?

  • @giliardischmidt9203
    @giliardischmidt9203 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Perfect! But, for the Albert's part, how do you play only picking down? I feel like my arm is going to fall down =(

    • @leonardcrainie9928
      @leonardcrainie9928 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gili Schmidt how does anyone do it , I've been playing for almost 5 years and I can't get my head around that .

    • @Hongingman
      @Hongingman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Leonard Crainie I practiced songs like this for about 30 minutes a day and got it in a couple months

    • @leonardcrainie9928
      @leonardcrainie9928 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hongingman commitment !!

    • @christofferiversen4092
      @christofferiversen4092 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      for real. I've practiced down picking so much it feels 100% natural.

    • @andresjrz99
      @andresjrz99 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Notice how his wrist is resting on the guitar itself. That may help.

  • @luzmilagonzalez9981
    @luzmilagonzalez9981 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    yyy por qué borraste el otro vídeo de Hard to explain, fue el primer vídeo de tu canal que vi Gran Jorge.

  • @user-ql1pc7pi9x
    @user-ql1pc7pi9x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's with that 5 on the G string in the verse? It's out of place, and you don't play it. Otherwise very good.

    • @jeanmac
      @jeanmac 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      was wondering this too, surprised I haven't seen any other comments about it. Thought I was just doing it wrong but at 0.25x speed it's clearly skipped over. Oh well, still awesome tabs

  • @kurooruuu
    @kurooruuu ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Mr.Orellana, what is your amp tone for this song?

  • @oscaralanbalderas5021
    @oscaralanbalderas5021 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    me encanta tu canal y haces un gran trabajo y quisiera que hicieras video de tabs de library pictures o dance little liar de arctic monkeys por favor

  • @CheesesCrust12
    @CheesesCrust12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, truly appreciate that shit.

  • @EstebansWrld
    @EstebansWrld 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!!!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌👌👌👌

  • @Kittendownloads
    @Kittendownloads ปีที่แล้ว

    This song is a jet engine.

  • @alejandrorg2029
    @alejandrorg2029 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buen video, no has pensado en subir otra cancion de Franz Ferdinand? This Fire, Love Illumination, The fallen, Walk Away?
    Me encantan sus canciones xD Saludos desde Perú!