RANDY RHOADS' 21 Greatest Guitar Techniques! 

I was a student of Randy's many many years ago. In the first lesson I ever had with him he gave me a finger warm up that we would do before every session. That exercise was actually a version of the opening lick to Crazy Train. I guess he had it in his head for a while. I think a lot of the reason for the open hand technique you talked about, was that he had a super long pinky nail that he used to play classical guitar. Which was amazing. Randy was really into classical guitar and classical music. It's where the emphasis on minor scales comes from. Anyway, keep doing what you're doing, bro. He was all about teaching and I have a feeling, would be super stoked that you are sharing his techniques.

35 years ago today RIP Randy. Keep playing his music & keep him memory alive!

Have you heard the isolated randy Rhodes guitar solos? After I heard Randy’s guitar solos. As a totally blind guitarist. I now own a Jackson Rhodes v.concord. I play his solos every time I play. Thank you for posting this video.

Awesome content, right from the double picking, I never realized he was doing that! RIP Randy Rhoads...

Teaching guitar has always been my favorite job ever. You are an excellent and informative teacher in this video and explain Randy's techniques so clearly to those who seek to learn them. Great job, man!

Also Randy played everything different every show, he was a true musician!

love the way a V sits in your lap gives the neck a perfect tilt and nothing sticks me in the side, akin to having a stool and holding it classical

I've said it before, you're a great teacher. Nice job man!

All of my licks sound like "Chaos" picking! lol I love Randy, incredible songwriter/player/person!

Glad u mentioned Jimmy Page. RR was obviously an original but if there were 2 guys he reminded me of, It was page and Blackmore.

I bought the Tribute live album tab around 15 years ago, learned the songs but I couldn''t play the solos at the time. Last week I've been practicing Mr. Crowley, Revelation Mother Earth and S.A.T.O. Like someone else said in the comments, you really learn from watching / studying Randy ! Thanks for the vid too \m/

Open string lick b-a-g reminds me of Steely Dan's Reelin' in the years solo. Check out this solo part: it uses open string g in a creative way. Also good for exercising.

31:42 Yes he did it! With his Les Paul. An example: youtube -> crazy train after hours -> 5:00 Anyway, great video! Cheers.

Best genuine guitar teacher 💯

Nice breakdown. I remember learning these when tribute ambum first came out

You know this is so much better then in my day I never considered myself a lead player cuz I started out rushing to learn songs for like a song list for a band n everything was a rush n I was fairly young n there were no teachers few books n the push was to learn more songs but what was confusing was trying leads from songs from several lead guitars like lynerd skynerd n Johnny Winters! I really only started to understand lead by the time we broke. N I started to find tab literature n also there were no or few post gain pre gain amps at that time so to get distortion u had to crank an amp n the push was bigger and louder amps. The other thing was everything was learned by ear as it was the only way to keep up and practice practice practice. But its good a lot of times now cuz I can pick up songs quickly. But also wat was hard was tuning for guitars from one song or album to the next which is often different. Known to benefit the singers n their voice ranges! Like Van Halen between David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar both had their qualities but Sammy was a screamer n much more versatile voice range. N if I find a good guitar player hell I'll put down my guitar n play bass as its much easier then guitar in many cases but there are challenging bass players as well as guitar players but you will find advantages switching from bass to guitar if u are learning as well! Its like taking a break when ur practicing or changing your focus when working on really difficult leads songs or music. N some times it is good to quit or think about something else play a video game take a break specially if ur frustrated or go watch another band play some where there was no step by step video when I was playing lots of WTF moments n practicing scales n chords over n over n few harmonic's players like van halen no books on lead guitar the books we had were primative! Id have to say "Johnny Winters and Live" was my inspiration to really start playing guitar n no it wasn't Hendrix sorry Johnny had his problems to but he played with other talented people Edgar Winter and Rick Deringer Billy Hobbs! N even Ted Nugents so called rythym guitarist I saw him smoke Ted several times in concert n wonder who the hell this guy was?

randy is my fav guitarist I developed some of his techniques naturally and I want a RR FLYING V REALLY BAD they are just awesome

An excellent and helpful video! I just started learning Crazy Train a few weeks ago and this is a big help. Your teaching methods are easy to follow. Thanks! 👍

The G bend thing was inspiration from Mick Ronson. Randy was really into him. I remember reading that somewhere.

Thanks, learned a couple of new things!

Just checked out your website. You've been teaching for 25 years? Good grief, you look so young. Were you 10 years old when you started teaching? I've got 28 straight under my belt as a full time living, but I'm 53, and I look like it. You must have been teaching since you were in high school. Well, I suppose if I thought about the first time I ever taught other cats to play tunes, I would have been 17. That would give me 36 years. God I'm old!!! How long have you been making a living as a guitar instructor? I know a lot of guitar instructors. You've got a way about you. Outstanding!

Excellent Guitar Lesson & Tribute! ☆☆☆☆☆

Noice gat, man, makes me wanna go buy a Jackson with some EMG's. You did RR justice. Good playing.

I've come back to this vid a bunch of times. I've been playing for about 40 years now and Randy's always been my biggest influence. Even though I'm familiar with all the stuff you covered here, I still find this lesson inspiring. Thanks, and keep up the great work!

Great lesson dude thanks a lot 👍🏼

Vernon Reid! Tosin Abasi! Anyway, thank you for these videos, really great and helpful explanations!

Dime and randy are definitely 2 of my biggest dime who obviously biggest one was Eddie but randy was huge to him as well a lot the stuff he did probably originally came from randy

I really liked this man !

Settings bottom right of video Set playback to .75 The video is easier accessible and at a better pace for memorization Great Vid

I thought Randy Roads was Hot I was only 11 years old Crazy Train he rocked that song ❤️🇺🇸💯‼️

Great video.

great video, glad to have come across it, nice breakdowns on these techs

I thought I was the only one using my Nintendo tapping on my guitar. Lol awesome video man.

That crimson swirl is insane!! If you want to offload that email me! Dead serious

...love the axe Jacob 😍

That was really great

How about sweep/speed picking Yngwie Malmsteen style!

Sounds like you're describing a Charvel Avenger! I have one and I plan to relocate that output jack when I get around to refinishing it. Why on earth did they ever do that? lol

Ace fFehley did the toggle thing - cold gin LIVE

8:00 meow mix theme song

I used to do the same thing with video game tapping hahhaa that's hilarious!!

14:00 I think I just threw up a little.

Dime said that he approached it as every note over the entire neck had a Harmonic you just had to make it happen ? Thats why he was so Amazingly good he didnt let Theory or you cant do that stop him from doing it . Walk with two Notes he created a Killer monster riff . I think he was on to something !!!

very nice

Vs make you sit in the classical position, which is very conducive to playing metal. It’s actually the most ergonomic way of playing, many players develop bad posture from the jump.

THE ART OF GUITAR, can you show how to play LA GUNS guitar solo called Sticky Fingers because it sounds like randy rhoads scales and modes. LA GUNS song sticky fingers guitar solo

Who were Randy Roads guitar idols?

CONTROLLED CHAOS...

track and field

All tricks every lead player should have in their arsenal..... and if you are a lead player you "must" learn all styles picking.. and playing fast should be one of your exercises because you will need that speed at some point......if your early in to the sport make a list of 10 or exercises for instants -- song writing--scales--singing and playing--making riffs--double bends--Ect...now the thing thats going to get you their fast...Do any riff that is very hard for you 40to60 times and count each one......Go for 60 if your just starting out...... the list will get you there faster along with extreme repetition.....Want and Will is the other 50% and once it gets a hold of you..... you might feel like you signed at the crossroads because you just can't get enough or let go.....A great lead player will never stop learning new riff's.....

Do Dave Murray next from Iron Maiden

Randy Rhoads was really way ahead of his time. Simply masterful in making melodic yet technical music.

Randy was perfect mix of classical and modern. Not one bad song.

I like how you say, "does" and "do" instead of "did". So long as they live in our memories and our hearts, they never truly die.

Randy Rhoads. The greatest guitarist to have ever walked the earth. Everytime a song Rhoads was on, it makes me get cold chills no matter how many times I hear it. And when it plays out in public around people that don't know what's being played or whose playing it, I look around and think about what they're missing, people not knowing who Randy is missing out on what music ACTUALLY is. Such incredible talent and skill and genius at such a short amount of time. God bless Randy Rhoads

I still remember the exact moment when I heard the Mr. Crowley solo. Literally changed my life forever.

Randy Rhoads is just amazing.

Randy Rhoads taught with his music. Everytime he played you received a lesson. He loved to show people how he played, never hid his gift. You learn his material you'll pretty much excel on the 🎸

Make a video on Jake E Lee please. There really is no much videos about his techniques and licks, and he is really great guitar player! :D

PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO LIKE THIS ON GARY MOORE!!!! PLEASE!!!

5:58 "it's a little hard to aim with just the tip" -Mike

Randy studied classical guitar at Glendale Community College in Glendale, CA with Robert Vaught. I studied with Robert a few years after Randy. Robert was grooming Randy to be a professional classical guitarist. He never wanted Randy to play heavy metal or rock guitar. He was devastated when Randy died.

Dude basically had two albums and had this much to give to guitars. What a talent fucking crying shame he died man.

March 19th marked 40 YEARS to the day, legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads tragically died at the age of 25 in a fateful plane crash during the 1982 Ozzy Osbourne tour. Despite his passing half a lifetime ago, Randy's legacy has had a profound influence on my playing and composition more than any other guitarist. I've been reflecting on his memory a lot lately. Out of the ashes of Black Sabbath, he was instrumental in the success of launching Ozzy Osbourne's solo career. They believed in each other and achieved more than they ever could alone. Randy gave Ozzy the confidence he needed to believe in himself again and Ozzy gave Randy the artistic freedom to reach his full potential. In their wake, the early Ozzy Osbourne ("Blizzard of Ozz") band left two albums which have been considered to be milestones from which all other metal albums are judged. Their work has stood the test of time while influencing generations of musicians. With his unforgettable tone, technical prowess, and composition genius, Randy married the styles of heavy metal and classical music on a level never before seen and changed the face of rock 'n roll forever. He was an incredibly humble, caring, gifted musician and he loved sharing his gift with others. Whenever he had time on a tour, he would look up guitar teachers in the area and learn anything he could, always growing. And when he would come back, he would always follow up with his 60+ students, helping them improve, and in the process, touching their lives. His discipline continues to inspire me, not only as a guitarist, but as a person. He is everything I would love to be as a musician and I hope to leave my mark someday as he did.... Keep rockin' The Great Gig in the Sky buddy.... †RIP Randy Rhoads† (December 6th, 1956 - March 19th, 1982)

Tribute tab was my guitar bible growing up. This was before the internet. Learned it front to back. His chord based riffs, scales and hammer on and pull off techniques made a huge impact in my own style. I also studied classical guitar, so Randy Rhoads was my obvious guitar hero of choice.

Randy was my fav and still is 35yrs after his death

I remember Randy give Eddy Van Halen a run for his money

Randy was my greatest inspiration to start playing not the first but definitely the greatest inspiration I had in the beginning. Metal guitar keeps evolving to where we never get bored. The love of my life is my Les-Paul, I hope to one day add a Jackson to my harem. Oh, in case my girl ever reads this .. Love you too babe! Lol.

really enjoyed this lesson , i was lucky enough to see Randy and Ozzy's first gig together at the Glasgow Apollo 1980 he was a little guy but played like a Lion !!

Thank you for inspiring me to start playing again! I'm 51 and haven't played a guitar in nearly 30 years! 2 months ago an Ozzy video popped up in my Facebook feed. I did a search on Randy and ended up on this video. A few days later I went out and bought a secondhand Jackson Rhoads V! Really enjoying playing again. Been learning/relearning a bit of Metallica, Motley Crue and of course Randy. I'm almost playing along with the Sabbath covers on Tribute, just working on Children of the Grave now. And I can almost play Dee again :) Thanks for the great videos. Wish we had youtube 30 years ago lol.

Man, I’ve been playing guitar for over 30 years and when you showed the harmonics on the 12th fret are a G chord I was like... “WHAAA?!?” 😧 and kinda gobsmacked me for a second there... so well done! One of those things that should've been obvious but just never occurred to me. Thanks bro! 👍

I was fortunate enough to see Randy with Ozzy in February of 1982. It was about six weeks before he died. I still have the ticket stub! Randy remains my all-time favorite guitarist. Thanks for sharing this.

Awesome how you figured all this out.

great video, every rock guitarist should learn to play that Tribute album. It took me a year, and I grew immensely. I like how you covered his playing with minor scales. Not a lot of people go over his use of his minor scales like you did. Great stuff

Nice to see Randy still inspiring, legends never die. Certainly makes you appreciate his talent and ability when you try his work.

You have become my favorite online instructor!! Keep it up!

Correction: Randy had to climb up on Ozzys shoulders to get to the note he wanted :D

Hey Mike. Randy is my favourite guitar player, so MASSIVE APPRECIATION for this. If there one person I would cite as a major influence it's Randy...NO CONTEST... By the way, that Jackson guitar just made my jaw drop! Thanks for the vid Mike! Keep Rockin'...

7:21 My favorite Randy technique by far....I love it in "I Don't Know" it's a savage run...But you didn't mention if he palm mutes that lick. Does he?

I really love how Randy set up his lead off his rhythm like his solo on Crazy Train is lead solo ran right along with his rhythm incredible

He used open hand picking a lot,cause he adjusted the volumes knobs frequently

Just found you. Had to sub. Anyone that loves RR has to be a cool guy. Great stuff.

I love my esp flying v, imo it's far more comfy than an axe. It has a nook that kind of locks into place. To each their own though, great video at always!! Thank you!

Track and field, my fingers still hurt from that game! LOL

I grew up 3.5 miles from where Randy grew up. I went to the same Jr. high and High school as he did. Not at the same time. I have met his mother several times and have some older friends that hung out with him during the Quiet Riot years. They use to go see them play back yard parties and rehearse. My friend took lessons from him and he also went on to play for Ozzy. My moms best friend had a neighbor whos daughter was Randys girlfriend. Everyone that knew him have only good memories of him and positive things to say about him as a friend. There are a couple of memories of being blown away by guitar playing that influenced me to start playing. When I heard the solo in All along the Watchtower, Crazy Train, Eruption.

This is an excellent lesson. Great playing and production!

Love it, You should have gone into more info on double picking at the beginning tho, not a lot of nippers know how to do it, but all said I really like Your teaching method, Keep on rocking!

The pick slide on Crazy Train actually starts as the amp is turned on, giving that sort of gradual fade in. Almost impossible to recreate live at that time, thus the intro we came to love on Tribute. Randy kind of "tickled" the strings, turned on the amp, and did the slide as the amp powered up.

Thanks for posting this. Also +1 for a Gary Moore video ..

Awesome bro! I've ALWAYS loved listening to Randy Rhoads as in my mind he's one of my favorite guitarists of all-time...if not my favorite...still blows my mind he died when he was only 25 and he was that good! Thanks for the tips...

I saw Randy on the Diary Tour LA Arena in 81? At 13 years old. My first concert. I remember Randy was the show and Ozzy just walked around singing and would clap every once in a while. With a midget named Ronnie. (Dio) I was amazed by Randy and somewhat disappointed with Ozzy. I thought Oz was some supernatural wizard but when I saw him sweaty, out of breath with his belly sticking out, he became very human. My Donkey Kong skills have never come in handy later in life.

The Nintendo game was Track and Field! I'm showing my age, too. I had that game lol.

DO A BUCKETHEAD EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cant wait for an yngvie malmsteen technique vid. also just realized a lot of randy's techniques where borrowed by zakk wylde so its almost like a 2 for 1

Could never sit and play a V. It's just messed with the way I sit (badly) and how I play (badly). Thumbs up though!

Randy Rhoads is the king of Guitar in my opinion, he has no ego, every guitar he touches turns to gold, its like his Mother had sex with a Spider, I mean that hand of Randy's is not normal for a Musician in a good way. #RandyRules

Well done! I'm now subscribed to your channel! You've shown many similar techniques to what I (try to) do successfully, but with slight variations! You have also demonstrated a wide breadth of knowledge of music theory, which I know very little of! (I've always been able to listen to a song and play it. Therefore, by "playing by ear" (prior to MTV, the internet, and the amazing access to information available today) I never had the need, time (I'm a physician), or desire to learn theory, until now, and I realize just how little I know about it! I will check your other videos, and am looking forward to learning more from you! Great job! Love Randy Rhoads!!

This is a great video. Well done.

I saw Randy Rhodes. He was phenomenal.

This was one of the AOG vids where I just watch and enjoy because there is simply no way my ageing, arthritic hands and fingers will ever be able to play RR stuff. Admire anyone who can do this, srsly. Well done.