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I was in school when this came out and bought the album, the following day my mate played it all the way through on an acoustic guitar in the classroom, he could learn any track instantly, great player. He is sadly gone but I did play in a group with him for several years. Great memories, thank you Sped. PS I seen them play this live as well.
Wow, that’s definitely a skill. I mean, I can now learn a few songs in a day. You get better at that the longer you play, it gets easier. Your friend sounds like a special player, sorry that they’re not with us any more. Were they pitch perfect or have a photographic memory? You will be able to do the same thing as well for sure, keep at it Charles!
This is the song that taught me hammer on and pull off! And only very recently, I’m an older chap relearning guitar. I heard the song and thought ‘I have to play that!’. I cannot tell you how much time I have put into this song, a lot, but I will definitely never be frightened by hammer on or pull offs ever again, they are now second nature! And I’m quite good at the song now even though I say it myself. Nice video, you do teach very well Sped….
Exactly, that’s where you want everything to be. Effortless and second nature. What’s cool about this example in particular is that it moves between shapes and little lead lines, a nice mixture of rhythm playing and intricate picking.
My pleasure Craig! It’s a mixture of feedback from you guys and my own style. I think we’ve found the right balance now. It’ll never suit EVERYONE but I wanna try and cater for all. 💪🏻
Over The Hills was one of the very first songs I learned on my first guitar in 1986. I still play it today. If you listen to the live version there is an extra riff Jimmy throws in the intro that sounds really nice. I'd love to see a video on some of the riffs that don't appear on the studio tracks. Stairway is another good example. Love your videos, Thanks!!!
Yeah I’ve mentioned this a few times, he’s just doing some major and minor thirds working his way up to the D chord but imagining it as a bar at the seventh fret. And I know the one you mean in Stairway to Heaven as well, they’re very cool, when I did my 5 facts about Stairway I did chuck in the little blues lick that he puts in the Am7 section.
If you haven't listened to the Zeppelin on BBC recordings you should find a copy. Comes as a 3 disc set and they have some arrangements that they only seemed to do on live shows as well as a couple medley arrangements of their own and other songs that are really great.
Another great lesson!!! I have always loved this song especially the live version from Madison Square Garden. Jimmy's small changes and additions throughout the song along with playing it on electric is such an amazing work of art.
Was waiting on this video for a long time - but now I'm longing for the full version! As always your lessons are just the right amount of detail, easy to follow, no fluff, just perfect!
Great lesson Sped .One of the first riffs I learned , had a low end guitar with high stiff action , very hard to play ,killed my fingers ! That guitar became a smasher at my friends show . He was the singer of a metal band that played a lot of Sabbath , AC/DC & Metallica covers . He put together a show with about 60 bands on a weekend from Friday til Sunday night , all kinds of music , rock,metal ,blues,country ,reggae,jazz ,punk etc ,. Good times
It is interesting you said you got so many comments on this song teaching hammer ons and pull offs. I always thought that learning this song when I was younger elevated my playing skills! The funny thing is that every time I play it, I still try to get it just right. Another great video.
Sped, another great video. Thanks for the shout-out… I forgot to comment on your ALS video what a great job you did breaking down that one too. Not quite there yet. Have not crossed over to the realm of mighty axemen… can only live vicariously through you, watching in amazement as you keep up with JP, note for note on that one. Tell me, did you not feel like an absolute Rock God the first time you played along with that after figuring it out?! It’s why we get out of bed in the morning! Bless you for educating the masses…. And so generously sharing the source of your hat. Good man!
There were loads of people commenting the same song so I thought this video would be a little fun. Learning the Achilles solo was a lot of fun, always challenging rhythmically but that’s what makes learning stuff by Jimmy so fun. And you get to take many interesting ideas forward with you and incorporate them into your own style. You’re welcome for the content. Glad you’re enjoying it.
Cool. I learned it quickly, even with the almost old now person early morning brain fog. Now I just have to remember that I know it. Use it , or lose it -- just like learning a language.
Getting all the new notes in when you’re learning a song is the hardest part. When you’re off sheet you can just practice and have fun. No more double checking.
I frickin love story time. Love this song so much. Thanks for the lesson. Also, right when I saw the hat I knew what the end transition was going to be. I’m on to you Sped.
I'm not sure what it is about your cameos asking is to like the videos but they work for me. I forget sometimes and you cutting in and reminding us is a good way to remind us in my opinion. I love the videos Sir!
Thank you haha! Yeah I like to change it up otherwise it gets boring for everyone saying the same thing all the time. If I had more time to do stuff like that I'd probably change costume as well. 🤘🏻🤣
@@SpedSpedding haha! I love your costumes and thumbnails and all the extra little stuff you do too, like story time! I'm gonna buy that book one of these days, it's super interesting! I have a couple Beatles books that my dad gave me that remind me of the book you read from kind of. Anyway great content like always, thanks Sped!
I'm in my 50s, grew up playing Zeppelin (on guitar since I was 5) I have a LOUD motorcycles with a LOUD stereo., Sometimes I Jam Zeppelin..I see folks older( like me )and young ( in their teens ?) Lip syncing, or playing air guitar, or Giving 'thumbs up" to Zep as I drive by . Zep still rocks 50 years on. Thanks for vids. Enjoy your teaching style as well.
I passed on this beauty playing guitars upstairs at SWAS in Redlands, cause my bestie Richard had already nailed it, as 16 year olds ... but now I'm nearly 60, and it's caught my ear again. So, yes, Sped, you are still turning on folks, even though it's 40+ years later now - but what took my friend probably 2 weeks from ear, barely took about twice the time of the video for me ;-)
I am going to thank you Sped. You teach at the right speed for me and I really appreciate it. It will be hard not to hear from you in week. We need more Zeppelin.. Still looking for the song In the Evening from you, not that I very much appreciate all you have done so far!!! Like always you are the best!!! I hope your legs are not falling asleep with all these wonderful lessons. Please keep up the great work!!!
My couch is so low, when I sit for ages all the blood rushes out and I get dead legs. 😂😂😂 Fell over after Achilles it was hilarious. Glad you enjoy my stuff.
If you remember my previous video, I had no idea that Love is the Law would end up as something I would never forget. The nostalgic riffs often hold permanent resident. 🙌🏻
I’ve been there myself. Those creative flats and burnouts come around yearly for me. Just set yourself one decent, fun and achievable goal and press through! See you on the other side. 🙌🏻
Thanks Sped. Another great one. As I expected, it's a real challenge for me to move quickly / accurately between the hammer-on & pull-off sections and the chord strums. Will keep at it !
Another excellent and enjoyable lesson - I’ve managed to blunder along with my own slight variations on this beautiful tune but am now motivated to learn it properly. Oh - very funny bit about it being illegal to not hit like and subscribe! I’m already a subscribed Patreon but smashed the like button. Thanks for these videos.
You’re always welcome. The reminders go a long way. Liking something genuinely does have an effect on a videos success. Even more so since they hid the amount of dislikes on a video. 🤯
Sped, thanks so much for the lesson and showing me how to play it correctly after all this time. Also appreciate the great books you showcase which I’m adding to my shelf. Unfortunately, I could never pull off wearing the hat.
You could pull off whatever hat you wanna wear! I never used to wear hats and then one day I was like, “I like hats, I’m gonna start wearing them.” 🤘🏻😂 You’re welcome for the video glad you enjoyed it
Amazing channel!!!!! finally a really zeppelian teaching the gods riffs!!! I thougt first, man without the Tabs makes no sense, but I was wrong, the tabs are easy to get them but how to play them is the art!!!! Thx!!! and best regards from Spain!
Haha! Yeah back by popular request. There’s a Bowie book and a Slash one on there. Need to change up the series a bit. Can always nip down to the library for some Shakespeare too.
Love this song, it inspired me to pickup the guitar. Two guys at my highschool used to play this one along with Crosby, Stills & Nash and some Hendrix. I like the way you teach, it works for me.
Glad to finally have the time to catch up see what the Spedman is up too. Moved everything we own to Nashville Tn a few months ago. Finally set up studio in new house ready to Rock again. This is the best city and state best players all seem to be here. Downtown has it all.
Yeah, you hear that in all corners of the world and I honestly believe it to be true. Don’t get me wrong there are incredible talents all over the world but 🇺🇸 Nashville is definitely a hotspot. Fortunate enough to have visited there for a couple days when we were travelling a few years back.
I was lucky enough to see Jimmy play this live in 75'. Didn't know the song name, just recalled it from radio. Bought the only chord book available a couple years later, all written by a non guitarist, and for years didn't know alternate tunings were why songs were much easier fingerings. Like the Rain Song in standard tuning, crazy. Nice videos enjoy them all!
Ah I can imagine it would have been really annoying trying to figure certain things out and always staying in standard. Page liked to experiment. Genius songs born out of that. Glad you like the videos. Thanks.
Hi.. found your channel couples of week ago.. and I fill just blessed .. my les Paul was sleeping since months and now I can’t sleep because of your posts 😁.. great teaching and great stuff .. thank you for your videos and binging us the sound of Led Zeppelin Big up from France 🤘🏻
Epic... i can play this but after watching the lesson i realise i can play it badly.. massive inspiration to now clean it up and get it 100% spot on.. love this song and perfect follow up to the hammer on and pull off lesson last week.. muting the A/D striung riff and also muting the G string on the second riff to let the open D ring out really helps.. now if i could just nail those 3rds!!.. Top work mate as always!!!!
That's awesome Mike thank you for the feedback. Glad to know those extra little bits of information make the difference. I will keep it up. You know me, can't shut me up!
Funny you should list your video that way because that was the first Zeppelin song I learned and it did introduce me to hammer ons and pull offs. Small World indeed! Btw love your humor and expertise concerning all things Zep related good on ya.
So very lovely! Thanks for your kindness & illumination.. helping to keep or keeping my time productive.. cool! Less time spent fumbling.. thx so much..
Is this something you’ve tried before? I tend to find my own way with a lot of the songs but try to keep it close to the track and efficient across the fretboard. If you prefer things slightly different then bring your own flavour to it. 🔥
@@SpedSpedding indeed you do.. loving your cover.. your version is excellent.. why blaze a new trail when I have so little time to practice this year. Next year I have plans on reinventing my music time.. refocusing and structuring goals both short and long term. Thanks for being here.. you prove to offer an exceptional experience in guitar playing …the strengths I achieve here fortifies my ability across the fretboard. That’s irreplaceable .. add to that the ambiance of my encounters.. I mean you get the Led out.. my guitar teacher reads me Led Zeppelin stories 🤘😻😎for Christ’s sake I better hurry up and learn before we run out of stories.. lol
@@SpedSpedding I guess I failed to answer your question.. sbt.. that is a “no” I haven’t tried it before.. I’m so freaking slow I’m still trying to get on top of the “Misty Mountain Hop”.. hope you have a splendid week.. again.. thanks for this.. it’s a beauty and one I want to play for sure.
Thank you! I play this like a maniac every time I pick a guitar up. I’ll be sure to try your way and see how it goes. 😊🤘🏻 P.S A full lesson on this some time in the future would be utterly awesome.
@@SpedSpedding Tweak is an understatement. I’ve been playing it wrong the whole time. 😂 It went well and will continue working on it. I wasn’t at the point of no return where I can’t re learn it. Thanks so much for all you do. It’s much appreciated.
I got the book for Christmas, it’s great and yes, big and heavy. Yes, this is one of my earliest learned songs as well, I probably learned it in about 1977. I actually found this one quite easy and when I played it people were really impressed but I always used to think I don’t know why as it’s not that difficult. I found Stairway harder.
Some riffs just sit nicely in the hand don’t they? Even though they might be faster or harder technically speaking. Stairway moves around a lot more than this so I can see why it’s challenge you more.
I just added you to my list of subscriptions. I just discovered your channel around Christmas time. I was looking for help with Zeppelin tunes. Thanks for the lessons
Hah! Sped! I beat you to it... I had already learned this tune before you posted this video! I still watched it all the way through, and thoroughly enjoyed it, however... so I suppose you still win! Jolly good show my old chap!
Another great lesson, this is on my to do list, currently working on Thank you from Zep 2, keep up the great work and those interesting anecdotes, thanks.
Would be so awesome to see your instruction on Page's Live Version at MSG - even if just the first minute or two, which is what Page typically does Live. You make everything so easy to follow along with despite the complexity of the guitar work, and you are spot on with the actual songs.
Not sure I've ever listened to this track, certainly not in 40 years or so, and never so carefully as I just have after watching your lesson. Thanks for throwing it my way. I love the intro which is definitely a good work out for the pull-off skills especially if you play it on an acoustic guitar as Jimmy did (I knew that from the sound but couldn't resist checking the book to be confident enough to go public!) One to try out for certain, for which your TAB will be a necessity.
Things pass me by all the time, no problem! Glad you liked it. I like songs that have a hybrid of rhythm and a little lead line. Similar thing happens in My my Hey hey. You've seen that one right?
@@SpedSpedding Well, actually... Just had to search for that. I'm with you re the guitar playing but I could never get on with Neil Young's singing voice, so I've always avoided him.
Me old China plate, you are bloody grouse! Definitely the best lessons on Zeppelin on the web! I'd buy you a beer, but its a long way to Tipperary! In fact its Over The Hills and Far Away! So sport, a million thank you's, because I've been Wanton that song, a lot, but sadly now I can't Ramble on, I gotta Rock n Roll. So be safe, well, and happy!
Sped! Hey ,I cannot access my Patreon cuz I forgot my password, so many of things I wanted to talk to you about are gone by the wayside and Down by the Seaside. Ahhh, This was one of the first Zep tunes I figured out, but had had tough time with the timing. Not bad huh? This was still a fine vid. although I did not learn from it, it was good to see you! BTW I LOVE the hat man!. One thing that struck me was the beautiful tone you get out of your rig. It was ringing out like a bell mate.
Great job really enjoying your tutorials hope sometime in the future you can find time to cover the whole song especially the live version from madison square garden 👍
Always loved this song but can see now I have been a tad overexuberant with the chord strumming…..thanks for making it so clear and inspiring me to pick up my guitar again.
Ah you’re welcome! As always it’s my spin on things. I feel like less is more with the strumming on this one though until it opens up at the end. More about dividing up the bass and treble with the pick. Balance. 🙌🏻
One of the first Zep songs I learned to play (I think the first may have actually been Stairway). That would have been back in 91-92? Sure would have been nice to have had this tutorial back then. What took you so long? ;) Another great lesson Sir.
Well of course, this is immaculate (as always) but unless I’m very much mistaken “Since I’ve been Loving You” remains as one of their finer songs that you have not covered and that Is very much not due to your not inconsiderable talent and technique… What do you mean it’s too long? Lol. Take it easy…
Love this, you and Pagey- and you are THE definitive source, but, and I'm sure to get a bloody hell mate give it a rest, but do ya not own an acoustic lad? Live version I suppose ;)
Bloody hell mate give it a rest. I’ve restrung it with 10s and given it to Gab to practice on so it’s out of action for me for a bit. Noise from the road and neighbours means electric is always preferable. No spill.
Great video sir I really appreciate it, As my wife and I are sitting home with the dreaded covid virus, (it has been mild) and this is the one song I have been ( trying to ) play on my acoustic and my short sausage fingers just could not get this riff right Thanks man !
I really hope you both feel better soon! Gab has just got over it, she wasn’t great. 😟 Also hoping this video throws you a couple pointers on how to get it up to scratch! 🤘🏻
