What are some of your favourite alternative beginner songs that fulfil some or all of my criteria? Let me know and I'll create a full list on the beginner's section of my site.
Friday I'm in Love - The Cure. Nice single note line which is just played on a D chord and easy but interesting strum pattern. There is a Bm in there which is a barre chord obviously, but can be fluffed and just played as an upper triad.
I couple I liked when starting out were "Animal Instinct" by the Cranberries and "Find the river" by REM. They have some Cadd9 and Dsus chords but I think that still counts as beginner friendly. Maybe only small-a "alternative" though :)
That's funny because most of the things I want to learn are way out of my reach. It's always either the intro or the riff that makes you think oh okay I can do this but then the verse and bridge drops and youre dead.
Thats what I've always done i fucking hate stereotypical song books, music is about expression and creativity so what purpose does it serve to us doing the same shit as everyone else. I taught myself
I learnt wonderwall, a song i hate, but really did learn some sweet strumming patterns learning it. I don’t think it’s always true to just learn what you want :)
I find this true. Learn the songs you like because you’ll know them. You’ll be able to express yourself through your interpretation. Once you’re confident enough you’ll surprise yourself as to how fast you can pick up “common beginner songs”
@@falcodarkzz I think the rational is if you really like a song, you'll practice it to death, whereas learning one you dislike is hard work, regardless of how "good it'll be for you". Keep in mind that the majority of people who start learning an instrument give up fairly quickly.
The bad news is: I'm 51 next week and only just got a guitar and started trying to play for the first time (with any serious intent); the good news is: I've found this channel! A completely cool and non-boring selection with clear and knowledgeable presentation and no BS. Thanks so much, awesome stuff. Some Brian Jonestown Massacre would be the icing on the cake!
Advice to anyone out there: learn how to play Nirvana's first album: Bleach! Its a great sounding, fun to play record but very basic at times so its very beginner friendly. I personally feel like this album helped kickstart my passion for guitar playing!
2:50 Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed 3:46 I Like Birds - the Eels 4:49 I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco 6:03 The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory - Guided by Voices 7:17 Sin City - The Flying Burrito Brothers 8:04 Not if You Were The Last Junkie On Earth - Dandy Warhols 9:00 Just Like Honey - Jesus And Mary Chain 10:25 Rumble - Link Wray 11:52 Human Fly - The Cramps 12:57 I Wanna Be Your Dog - The Stooges
I love your rules Adrian - and I learned of a few new bands/ songs. 1 Walk on the wild side 2:25 2 I like birds 2:48 3 I am trying to break your heart 4:48 4 The goldheart mountaintop queen directory 6:03 5 Sin city 7:16 6 Not if you were the last junkie on Earth 8:03 7 Just like honey 8:59 8 Rumble 10:24 9 Human fly 11:51 10 I wanna be your dog 12:57 Of course you guess my favorites ... May I suggest an intense power chord practice with "Army life" by the Exploited
Buying a Boss DS-1 or a cheap EHX pedal and dialing it in definetly helps with getting a decent sound out of a cheap setup. Learning how to use the amps EQ also helps!
I dont know why everyone says the F chord is so hard. I needed it in one of the first few songs that I wanted to learn so I just learned it. I always play it Barre though because "baby" F is a pain, and doesn't sound as good.
Merrilyn Tattersall a barre chord is when your index finger holds down every string on a fret, is if it were a capo. So on an F, your index finger holds down all the strings on the first fret.
A really good beginner song for someone who is new to power chords is The Hardest Button to Button by the White Stripes. I remember learning it in the first month or two of playing guitar.
Wow, thank you SO MUCH for turning me on to these great songs I have never heard of (except walk on the wild side). As a beginner I've been avoiding open mic nights because I was embarrassed to stand up and play the tired old beginner standards. Now I've got a good reason to stand up and introduce the audience to new tunes, even with my limited skills. Thank you again -- I've subscribed!
These are some pretty cool songs I've learned as a beginner: •Bad Moon Rising by CCR •Boulevard Of Broken Dreams by Green Day •Zombie by The Cranberries •A Horse With No Name by America •Born In The USA by Bruce Springsteen •Free Fallin by Tom Petty •Wonderwall by Oasis •Island In The Sun by Weezer •Hurt by Nine Inch Nails •Blitzkrieg Bop by The Ramones
Swam - much better selection of songs than the hipster selection this guy gave ( wonderwall is a great song , just because it's overplayed doesn't change the fact it sold more than any of his choice picks ) His taste has a lot to be desired .
i've been playing guitar for a few years now and i've never tried 'I WANNA BE YOUR DOG' even though I absolutely love The Stooges and Iggy Pop (his Post Pop Depression concert is one of my favourites ever). WHAT A POWER! Thank you Adrian
Thank you very much!!! I learned Sunday morning with your video like 4 years ago!! I´m so glad you still share this kind of music. Lou Reed is somethig I really didn´t appreciate so much untill I started playing the guitar, I love how he could make beautifull music with simple stuff.
Today's music sux x1994x google what tuning used in the song then look up the pro guitar shop video for fender jazzmaster 66 japan. Papa Andy plays almost every riff in the song. You’re welcome.
Really liking your refreshing different take on beginner songs. It would be great to have a dedicated video on how to play I Wanna Be Your Dog. Thank you.
I completely agree with your list. I wanna be your dog was one of the first riffs I learnt and still enjoy playing it to this day. I’m also glad to see some Jesus and Mary Chain on the list; whenever I hear Just Like Honey it makes me think of the end scene from Lost in Translation. Great video as usual 👍
Thank you for this list! +1,000,000 points for The Cramps and The Stooges! Would love to see a detailed video on the ones you haven't done yet! Thank you for being an awesome human being and making me a better guitar player!
lovely lesson. i am nearing the end of my fretboard follies after 40 years of noodles. never had a face to face lesson, and in the 80s pre t'internet it was learn by ear, dodgy mail order cassette tapes and hand written tab (jack wilcox hee) from nme. my best wins over the years were just winging it & trying something made up using my limited theory. when the wem copycat kicked in it was like..woah...what was that! the online access to learning is staggering these days. (you are such a great teacher & player..& i recommend you to the g. curious) . i do like blues, rock, punk, & rock n roll but the web is drenched with play like "insert name" endless photo fit pentatoic blues by numbers. i dunno, my advice to the young uns would be,learn the basics and then spread your wings. refreshing to see this mate. the eels! thats how to write a blues song that dont need a solo. nice one.
Thanks, and yes, of course I love Van the man! I teach Brown Eyed Girl all the time, I just wanted to show that there's life beyond all the usual beginner songs...
The songs I’d say that are great beginner songs and which I learned was 1. Californication by red hot chilli peppers (without the crazy barrechord stuff) 2. Hurt by Johnny cash 3. Nothing else matters by Metallica 4. Fake plastic trees by Radiohead 5. boulevard of broken dreams by green day 6. Whole lotta love by led zeppelin 8. Nutshell by Alice in chains 9. Rooster by Alice in chains (one of the best songs to practice barre chords) 10. Lose yourself by Eminem 11. In bloom by nirvana 12. Come as you are by nirvana 13. Civil war by guns n’ roses (great for learning alternate picking) 14. Killing in the name of by rage against the machine 15. Chop suey! By system of a down. I hope I could’ve helped a beginner out there, Keep being epic my dudes.
Excellent list! I’m a total beginner and have been working though “Human Fly” and “Rumble” which happen to be some my of my all time favorites regardless of their beginner status. Now I’m very inspired to learn “I wanna be your dog”. On another note, I would love I eventually see a tutorial for “Head On” by Jesus and Mary Chain. Can’t seem to find a good lesson for that one on RU-vid and it sounds very fun to play (once I develop a little more dexterity with beginner songs). Hope you’re staying well and thanks for sharing your musical talents!
Very Nice! Iam also a begginer and i really enjoy: "I wanna be your Dog" but you coud put the tabs in one of the corners of the screen please? Could be helpfull for very "absolute begginers" like me! Thanks!
Great list and quick instruction. My greatest tangible growth as a player was learning "Rumble" and that descending scale. Also: that jazzmaster is beautiful.
Great list. I think "Redemption song" is another easy to play beginner song. You should listen an indie band from Argentina, it's called "El mato a un policía motorizado" and the song is "Amigo piedra", really great and easy song.
Excellent stuff! GBV & Stooges, superb & good to hear someone play I Wanna Be Your Dog properly. Stiff Little Fingers, another alt/indie/punk band based very much around open chords. They taught me how to play. Alternative Ulster is an excellent example, but it does have a B minor in it (not necessarily a barre chord). Keep up the good work!!!
Yes, like the idea for top 10 beginner's solos. And you're right its a Wurlitzer. Had it for ages, there was just no room for it in my old room. Can be heard on all my albums.
What a fabulous list of truly iconic songs of the alternative variety!! My first comment was made before I heard the whole list but when you stood up to usher in some feedback- awesome!!
Songs I had learned so far! 1.When I come around by Green day 2. Rumble by link wray 3. Blitzkrieg bop by Ramones 4. Fly away by Lenny kravitz 5. Times like these by Foo fighters 6. My hero by Foo fighters I'm funny enough currently learning I wanna be your dog
Such a brilliant idea. I wish there had been something like this when I was starting. Apart from anything I would have learned about a lot of great bands that took me years to discover.
I have a pal learning as the moment after the untimely death of his beloved wife. He's running a gamut of emotions really, but your song choices are inspired. I will send this to him in the hope it inspires as much as it did me. You're a beautiful man and a beautiful spirit.
2:34 Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed 3:48 I like Birds - Eels 4:47 I am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco 6:01 The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory - GBV 7:14 Sin City - Flying Burrito Brothers 8:02 Not If You Were the Last Junkie on Earth - Dandy Warhols 8:58 Just Like Honey - The Jesus and Mary Chain 10:23 Rumble - Link Wray 11:49 Human Fly - The Cramps 12:56 I Wanna Be Your Dog - The Stooges 14:33 Bonus Song 9 American 1 Scottish
I'm not sure if the rhythm is a bit tricky as I've never taught anyone but how about Cemetry Gates by The Smiths. From memory that's all open chords. And it's very good. 😁
Dude!!!! when you played the Stooges at the end... deadly!! Ive only been playing for about 7 months. Up to this point, RU-vid and self-taught. This is the first time Ive watched one of your videos. I really enjoyed and am practicing what you showed, hehe. subscribed
You always have nice shirts mate. Which I think makes a nice semaphore for your music choices. I'm watching all your videos now after seeing Love Comes In Spurts. Thanks for that.
I use a Tube Screamer with little gain (9 o clock) and high treble (3 o clock) this is the best approximation I came up with. But you probably know, Link Wray was experimenting a lot, including slashing the cone of the speaker ....
Oh man I do love #8. My parents aged it as a kid (yep. I'm old!) And heard it in movies. Gotta learn this one for sure. Like the others too btw. Thanks and good job.
Thou art brilliant. I was smiling from the first to the last second of this video. If anybody had told me thirty years ago that this is possible ... people who are (in a way) like me, on some kind of telly, teaching me stuff that I like, whenever I want to.
What a great idea to share with beginning guitar players. When I started playing I began to hate The Eagles. Lol. I like these songs. Think I will try a couple myself.
The Dandy Warhols! Love your taste in music Adrian. My fav guitar channel now! This and Sonic Youth on another vid...you've got me! I'm not a beginner by a long stretch but I really enjoy your videos and the song selection, I mean Link Wray!?!! Alright!! Keep up the great work! Cheers from Louisiana 🤘🎸
