The Weight - The Band / Robbie Robertson | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play The Weight, as performed by The Band and specifically Robbie Robertson on guitar released in 1969 from their landmark debut album "Music from Big Pink".
The lesson covers the acoustic guitar work by Robbie Robertson with special attention to the intro riff that opens the song. We recently lost Robbie Robertson which brings a lot of his music back top of mind. This is one that most everyone loves, for sure is one of the best known songs from The Band and the little opening riff to this song is among many a guitar player's favorite, so I sit down with it here.
Thank you for all you gave us and may you rest in peace, Robbie.
00:00 Introduction / What to expect
02:00 Lesson - intro section
06:38 Lesson - chords
09:19 Final thoughts
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9 июл 2024

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Комментарии : 114

@kennethmccann630 10 месяцев назад

Great job, bro. Thankx for the kindly tribute to Robbie. Love this band, all the guys in it, and their music. They'll always have a special place in my heart. Maybe I'll come back and spin a story about Rick, later. For now, I just wanted to say -- keep on keepin like you are. The channels that "just play" are fine, but what makes your channel stand out and shine is your amiable personality. It's probably 60% of the reason I tune in. You're more than just a great resource for learning music.... it's like sitting down with a good friend. That's a pretty great gift you have, considering we've never met. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see what the next lesson is 🙂

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

thank you for letting me know that, thanks for watching

@markroylance1584 10 месяцев назад

Yes just like sitting down with a good friend! I know you've done Street Fighting Man.....loved it since hearing first on its release in 1968 and it still gives me chills.....its not just the guitars -what was Charlie playing? I just can't work out what happens with the beat until the chorus comes in !!

@dougsmith8430 10 месяцев назад

Agree! And this guy has the ear to hear what is essential to play songs solo!

@loontil 10 месяцев назад

Oh do tell, pleeeeeeeaase, oh go on pretty please stop teasing the interwebs

@LeslieJayBoschPhoto 5 месяцев назад

"maybe I'll come back and spin a story"...oh gee, the excitement. I can't handle it. Will or will he not? Riveting material.

@ObservantHistorian 10 месяцев назад

I've been playing for about 50 years. I was rarely at a jam where "The Weight" was not abused. It's no small part of why I stopped going to jams...I was exhausted with people calling out songs they can't play. For the sake of all that's holy, people, either learn the song or stop pulling it out.

@johnpandolfino8663 10 месяцев назад

He scored 14 films for Martin Scorsese.....R.I.P. Robbie......saw you and the Band at the Academy of Music in NYC back in 1971.... New Year's Eve with Bob Dylan.....some show....they had a full horn section scored by Allen Tousaint..... Nice job....

@filteredjc4653 10 месяцев назад

You always pick the best songs for these, keep up the good work!

@shakeyblues5128 10 месяцев назад

Wow 12 Ft. I've always loved The Band and have almost every album. Top Shelf Brother ♪♫♪♫♪ Only Garth left now 😪

@TUSK1157 10 месяцев назад

Long story but I was 38 in 1996, when I picked up the guitar. This was a song that I wanted to learn. I was paying a local teacher good money for it. He never came close to what you just me. 👍

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Awesome!

@lmundy86 Месяц назад

i was 38 in 1996 too, and I have finally learned how to play it right .. thanks to 12 foot Chaun !!

@user-gl1pv2vg4r 9 месяцев назад

I have had the same 12 guitar strung with only 6 strings since ‘86. Haha. Thought I was the only one. Love the extra neck space it gives.

@weps2097 10 месяцев назад

Great video, definitely learned something new. Thanks for your time putting this out there, I appreciate it!

@costasarantidis4499 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for doing this! RIP Robbie.

@brucehelppie6119 17 дней назад

Another great breakdown. Thanks, as always.

@Nobody_Important_Yea 10 месяцев назад

Always learn something new. Thanks again.

@generalbystander1631 10 месяцев назад

Great lesson! Thank you.

@garyeggleton1142 10 месяцев назад

my favorite song to solo over when my band plays it

@williefrietsch6351 Месяц назад

Thanks for this one! Love this song and the Band 🕊☮️

@micahmaresca9763 10 месяцев назад

Your awesome, thank you for posting

@dougsmith8430 10 месяцев назад

How about a lesson on The Bands ‘The Night they drove old Dixie Down’ ? Bet you would do a fantastic lesson on that old Classic as well! Thanks for all you do… awesome Guitar insights!

@dougsmith8430 10 месяцев назад

Great Lesson! Such a Classic Song! Love The Band… Garth Hudson is now the only surviving original member… RIP Robbie ❤️‍🩹

@MuddyBootsOutdoors 9 месяцев назад

I just noticed you converted your 12 to a 6 and it still sound great. Thank you for putting this tutorial together

@barbarasandoval2231 20 дней назад

Thanks for I teaching😊 I love this song

@gdiddy789 8 месяцев назад

Hey! I just discovered your channel and I'm really impressed. Your love of guitar music is apparent and appreciate what you do. I'm looking forward to following your channel.

@12footchain 8 месяцев назад

Welcome! Glad you found me

@motioninmind6015 10 месяцев назад

Great choice 👍🏼 nicely done

@paulrobertson9242 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this great lesson, you have a special way of teaching muisc. You are a born natural becase the way you speak and explain everything in detail so graceful. Your not stuck up like some of these people on RU-vid. You have like a peace & tranquility personality and appears your very humble too. God Bless and keep rocking

@12footchain 5 месяцев назад

thank you very much for the kind words! thanks for watching

@tunafish2521 10 месяцев назад

I like that you aren’t set on being “process pure” to the way the song was played, but offer alternatives.

@usualsuspect5173 10 месяцев назад

Very good,thank you

@AskZac 10 месяцев назад

Great job on showing Robbie's part!

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Zac! Let's grab some lunch soon.

@andysmith6156 10 месяцев назад

MAN you Hve that guitar sounding nice Great lesson

@donaldmcdonald156 7 дней назад

The teacher ❤it

@dtowndano 2 месяца назад

Really enjoy this lesson on this classic song from the band. The "walk-down" ditty is sweet and adds a lot to this song. Now if I can just get the intro down, I'd be ok.

@12footchain 2 месяца назад

You will, keep on it

@robertsuszek2327 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@garryallanjoyce 10 месяцев назад

Cool 👍

@fju1107 10 месяцев назад

Great choice this week! Love playing this song but always just used the standard "cowboy chords" without messing with the intro. Now I know! And ironic that a mostly Canadian band (except for brother Levon) was a driving force behind "Americana" music.

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Ooh good point about the Canada Americana thing, I wish that occurred to me. Nice job!

@michaeld.mahoney9106 10 месяцев назад

Canadians are Americans.

@mrlafayette1964 10 месяцев назад

They're North Americans as are Mexicans, from the North American Continent...the U.S. of America is the only country with America in it's title. So, as far as nationality goes Americans are the only Americans.

@castleanthrax1833 10 месяцев назад

@@mrlafayette1964 I disagree. If you live in Asia or Europe, regardless of the country, what are you? The same goes for Americans. Sorry mate, but you're wrong on that one. If you live in ANY COUNTRY on either American continent, you can lay claim to being American.

@jhut5150 10 месяцев назад

Very cool Bell PA amp conversion over your left shoulder! I have one as well!

@ak1969 10 месяцев назад

You have the fastest growing guitar channel on youtube and for a good reason. I really like the stuff you do.

@autistonaut 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic, thanks. Just subscribed. RR was such a great guitarist

@12footchain 9 месяцев назад

Welcome!

@geew-fr9th 6 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with Yamaha. I have a FG 110 from 1969. Fabulously rich sound. I heard a rumour that when They started building guitars in the mid 60's, they bought a consignment of wood from Martin!

@jobonekanobe 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@sidewaysrain7609 10 месяцев назад

The Weight, is "Puff the Magic Dragon" in the key of A. It has a 1-5-4 turn around in the chorus. Respectfully, Chord change on the wait is pretty simple, yes. Performing it properly is another story. When Levon Helm sings the song he sings ahead of the beat. It is far more complex than it seems the vocals are not on the beat. That's one characteristic that makes the song so great!

@rayross997 10 месяцев назад

Great choice, thanks. How about Whipping Post someday?

@australien6611 10 месяцев назад

Nice work, subscribed 👍

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Welcome!

@dhy2kb393 10 месяцев назад

Ignore the trolls.. Talking about Relevant technique and tips about actually playing the guitar shows you use brainpower and think to communicate.. The trolls have no brains and can neither think or communicate.. Thanks for the awesome lesson brother. 👍🏻

@markanderson5077 10 месяцев назад

I too have a Yamaha 12, great sounding guitar, but I keep 12 strings on it. I have a Taylor 6 string for 6 six string stuff. I just suscribed. Thanks

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Welcome!

@user-sr7gv6zv2g 10 месяцев назад

I just tried something with that descending lick at the end of the chorus. I played triads on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th strings starting with an A chord on frets 5, 6 & 7 to Cm7, Fm7, A and finished with the D chord. What do you think?

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

yeah pretty good - that is actually doing the same bass note walk down, just an octave up from where mine were. works nicely - nice job!

@megagatvol 10 месяцев назад

👍👍👏🏻

@buddybeetle 10 месяцев назад

Just play it !!!

@megagatvol 10 месяцев назад

Hi there… Follow you from the U.K… Are you using your 12string..strung to 6 strings??

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Yes

@donaldmcdonald156 3 месяца назад

A coolest

@wouterschijf47 10 месяцев назад

Hi there what type of yamaha you play with, I have the FG820-12

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

1985 or 6 FG460S-12

@petersheely7246 10 месяцев назад

👍😎

@markroylance1584 10 месяцев назад

Try The Unfaithful Servant ...please!! One of the most beautiful songs ever written...Robbie Robertson was on a level with Mr Zimmerman..maybe just for a few years.

@castleanthrax1833 10 месяцев назад

Like a rolling stone, baby.

@tedjordan9038 10 месяцев назад

That guitar sounds really sweet!

@painted8 10 месяцев назад

Dude, get it together on that opening riff ha j/k I like the addition of the A note on the last bit of the intro. Are you also hammering on the G string at the 8th fret? Thanks for posting another great tutorial!

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

thanks. on that last hammer on, no just hammering on the A string

@MrAMO73 10 месяцев назад

So that’s what happened to Saul Goodman (great lesson btw)

@loontil 10 месяцев назад

Very good bro..............I agree, if you play those full descending chords, it's a bit cheesy - just playing those bass notes is more classy

@56WagonWheel 10 месяцев назад

An Australian band called the badloves did a good version in the 90’s

@anamericaninrussia01 10 месяцев назад

What year is that Bassman back there? Those blondes are the absolute best. Thanks for the video.

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

63. Yeah it's greatness

@anamericaninrussia01 10 месяцев назад

@@12footchain Awesome, thanks. 50 watts, durable, warmest sound.

@topangus123 10 месяцев назад

It might be the weight…but dang, there were some great songs…

@paraflightjoe1053 10 месяцев назад

ParaFlight Joe approves. Paraflight joe from RU-vid

@chuckcmusic 10 месяцев назад

The timing at the end of the chorus always throws me off when I try to count it from the (and...and. you put the load right on me.) Unless they're not counting and just go back to A when the lead singer says "me."

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Yeah it's kinda tricky. It's actually two straight counts of 4 and you can practice that if you don't pay attention to the voices. But there is a call and response vocal, like row row row your boat. But think of it this way if you are counting along in 4s. The First vocal comes in on beat #2, the response harmonies are beats 3 and 4, then first vocalist starts the line "put the load right on me" on the next beat 1, ending on beat 3, The echo vocal starts on beat two and ends on the following 1. The "put the load right on me line is 3 beats. There's probably an easier way to explain it, but that's how I think about it.

@mcampbell5158 10 месяцев назад

I think it would be great if you played the song first, before anything else. Thanks for posting.

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

I do when i can, but I tested this one and it dinged me on copyright so I removed it

@reppepper 10 месяцев назад

@davidedwards7835 10 месяцев назад

is that a 12 string guitar with only 6 strings.

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Yeah, just had 6 on it

@jameswagner5348 10 месяцев назад

I'm wondering if it would be sacrilegious to play it on a six string instead of the twelve.

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

NAH - no rules

@konradhof7318 10 месяцев назад

I figured out pretty quickly that your Yamaha there is a twelve strung with six strings. 🤓

@12footchain 10 месяцев назад

Yep!

@sidewaysrain7609 6 месяцев назад

"pulled into Nazareth!"

@12footchain 6 месяцев назад

You are correct 😀 I always eff up lyrics

@RustyMadd 3 месяца назад

Sounds to me like it is simply played in a "G" grip capo'd at the second fret. Which is the way folk, country and even bluegrass guitarists commonly played. Why make it harder than it is?

@michaelrobinson1727 21 день назад

Why? Because the capo is lost.

@CadillacCherryBlack 10 месяцев назад

Yap too much

@whatsupchicken 5 месяцев назад

Way too much talk. But cool!

@clemlabelle8740 10 месяцев назад

rolled into Nazareth? c'mon man. :)

@robertlodde8862 29 дней назад

2 minutes you talk before you begin the lesson.

@russellgreer2370 10 месяцев назад

Too much motor-mouthing at the beginning. Just get on with the song, man!

@efrainrimascca3222 9 месяцев назад

Why bla bla bla bla

@mikelow3982 3 месяца назад

lame

@pmbatim 10 месяцев назад

You talk too much please talk by the guitar

@rodneycoop8342 10 месяцев назад

Dam u do to much talking!

@bronzesnake7004 4 месяца назад

Hey what model is your guitar? I just bought an Epiphone Excellente and I'm now looking for a 12 string. One of the best acoustics I've owned was a Yamaha FG 365S which was an unapologetic copy of Martin D35, just a wicked axe. Right now I'm leaning towards an Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 12 string Hummingbird, but I'd love to check out a Yamaha 12. If I shop around I'll get hummingbird for $900 used in mint condition. I prefer used in excellent or mint condition simply because their much cheaper and the right used one set beside a new one would be indistinguishable. Do you remember what you paid for that? Thanks Jack ~'()'~

@12footchain 4 месяца назад

I think the model number is a yamaha 460S-12 that I have strung as a 6. Was my high school graduation gift in 1986, no idea what it was then. I want to say $300 or $600 but no idea.