I learned this is standard tuning when I was 16 (in 1984). Didn’t know it was in another tuning! Got it sounding pretty close, but it took some tricky work
Funny thing about this song is that after Zep III, George Harrison told Jimmy Page they should do a mellow song. Not knowing what he meant, he came up with the Rain Song.
Has to be 1 of my favourite openings to play on a guitar,I can't think of any other chord that captures the mood so much,I love the anticipation throughout the song, stunning 👌✌️
James... this is a question i know you wouldn't be happy answering, but I would really love to know why you hate David Coverdale and won't play deep purple or whitesnake songs...
You mentioned the Unleded version. That is one of my favorite version of this song. That finger picked coda and Page's smile at the end were priceless. Another great lesson. This is another one of Page at the apex of his creative genius.
Was learning this song some years ago when my 18 y.o. daughter's new 18 y.o. boyfriend came to visit and meet her parents for the first time. He asked if he could see my guitar, which was on it's stand at the time - I said sure. Strummed it once and started playing this very song...alot smoother than I could, mind you.
This right here man!!!! This right here!!! Zep has so many epic pieces but aside from " for your life", this is absolutely my favorite!!! Thank you so very much for taking the time to do this for us and thanks for the joy you express while doing this. That's what separates you from the rest. You help make us to be better players and better people. I know that I myself have watched this at least 12 times since you posted it and have practiced and played it almost non stop since you've shared this with us. Thank you, still praying for you, and God bless you and your wife. Wolf Man Jack is smiling.
This song and your old lesson on it has been a great warm up/song to play ever since I learned it a little over a year ago! Thank you for all your wisdom and help
Great lesson, James, on such a timeless and beautiful song. Even just the first strum alone is packed with emotion. Also, I have to give a huge round of applause for your t-shirt! Brings me back, my friend, brings me back.
Thanks James James for another great lesson. You teach so well. I have watched many of your lessons and play throughs. Have been a subscriber since the PT days. Thank you for keeping it fresh and fun!
