I really never looked at learning this one. I'm still not very good, because I just don't practice enough, but that's changing. I'm in an RV Park for the winter, and a group of guys get together every Monday and Friday and play for 2-3 hours. I've been learning a lot, and practicing almost every day now. They are starting to learn this one. About every 4 weeks they play at happy hour in the BBQ area. They want me to try to learn this to play rhythm, I'll give it my best shot. I'm just glad to see that the best guitar teacher on RUclips has a lesson on it. Thanks for all the lessons you put on RUclips Justin.
Steve plays it with a capo across the 5 highest strings, leaving the low e open. That way you get the low drone, but can still use the regular open G chord
Richard Hanly that’s correct, he uses a normal D and G open chord shapes, so yes with the capo they become E and A. As you say, it’s to get the low drone note when he plays solo. I was Steve’s tech for a few years around the “El Corazón” record.
@@richardhanly4446 That's wrong. It won't work that way. Only works in the key of E with a capo on the top five frets. I mean no disrespect saying this.
An Excellent Lesson… Very Straightforward and Enjoyable!! Thank You Justin;, I Look Forward To Practicing This Until It Becomes Permentlty Perfect !!👍😎
Great tutorial Justin. I'm learning this song on my mandolin, I just mess around on the mando. I have a 12 string taylor guitar and the tone is music to my ears. I can't tell what model is your 6 string, but the tone is beautiful even on here. Respect, my fellow musician. JohnG from Toronto, Canada...
Thanks for helping me out. I have not played in years but my trusty (crappy)Alvarez guitar I bought in the mid 80s before this song came out is still in my possession. So I dusted it off tuned it up with the help of an app (that did exist in the 80s) I used to have tune up to the record yes vinyl. And found your channel. I used to play along with guitar town trying to learn it over and over. If youtube had been around then I may have become nobody. ha Thanks for helping my decrepit fingers unwind and try to learn the riff.
Thanks Steve! I've watched many of your easy to interpret videos! You've taught me so many tunes & techniques! Great talent wonderful Videos. 😁 Keep it UP!
@@brettbullard7197 "Earle is outspoken with his political views, and often addresses them in his lyrics and in interviews. Politically he identifies as a socialist, but tends to vote for Democratic candidates, despite not agreeing entirely with their politics. During the 2016 election he expressed support for Bernie Sanders, whom he considered to have pushed Hillary Clinton to the left on important issues." Wikipedia So, you are right, since Americans see socialism and communism as the same things. But my point is that the song lyrics of "Copperhead Road" are libertarian. I stand by that claim. Libertarians and the American left wing agree on the issue of ending the drug war.
@@WeAreOffHanded Interesting. Steve Earle. The lyrics of the Devil's Right Hand seems to argue against gun ownership. It also includes attempting to evade responsibility for one's actions. He claims, at the end, that it was the devil who pulled the trigger, and not him. From these two points, I'd call it a left-wing song.
This is the best lesson on learning this song from scratch. Great job explaining the rhythm, timing, chord variations, options, etc. And It’s fun to play my mandolin to it! Very well done! Thanks! 👍
Get a capo across the first five strings at the second fret, you can just play a normal G chord, and the sixth string can be played as a drone all the way through.
@@freesk8 D chord you can play all six strings. With the capo across the high E to A string it’s just like drop D tuning, but I guess it’s actually drop E 😁
I mute the high E and play the D (D5 actually) with my pointer finger on the 2nd fret A and 2nd finger on the 3rd fret D. This doesn't give the full chord but it sounds ok and if someone else is Johnny Cash-ing out the chords, they can play the 2nd fret F#. Works for me.
@@rhubarbranch807 That would be interesting to see a reed organ simulate bagpipes. Even though they are both reed instruments I would assume the reed organ would sound more like an accordian. I'm guessing a synthesizer would be much easier and more accurate even back in 1988 when the song was recorded.
Copperhead Road feels a little bit slow because of the bass drum kicking on every 3rd beat in the beginning, as opposed to 1 and 3 as you'd expect. This also gives the song kind of a kick in the pants it needs to keep moving forward because there is no harmonic progression. Such a simple song, yet plenty to take away from it musically.
How in the hell do u sing and count at the same time?.. I keep having a problem with that... Every time I even try and sing, I allways stuff up the count, then get upset with myself that it doesn't come naturally..
Once you get in the "groove", the counting comes naturally, even without foot tapping. It's hard to explain, but it's more about getting into the groove and the feel of it than mechanical counting.
J.A.S. J.A.S. hey jasasas? Great idea thanks for that, I mite actually try that next time, though I do think Justin mite have a video in the beginners course about it? (At least he mentioned something about it)
ZettaiBaka yeah , but I'm in the beginners course & theres, so much to count & say & do all at once like tap the foot on the beat and change chords at the right time, and remember the rythm pattern like "Bass/ down /up/" then changing inbetween early on counts etc Etc etc.. Let alone fitting singing in there, ... I'm sure u know what I mean, there's just so much to think about b4 I can just "naturally" do it.. But maybe I'll learn it soon ..boo hoo is me! ..lol. .:-(
Try not worrying about all the mechanics of counting and strumming and use your own inner rhythm. Even if you're not technically right on, you'll find your own groove and you should find it easier to sing. The mechanics are important to an extent, but music is about expressing yourself, not theory. Especially folk/country.
I really never looked at learning this one.
I'm still not very good, because I just don't practice enough, but that's changing.
I'm in an RV Park for the winter, and a group of guys get together every Monday and Friday and play for 2-3 hours. I've been learning a lot, and practicing almost every day now.
They are starting to learn this one.
About every 4 weeks they play at happy hour in the BBQ area. They want me to try to learn this to play rhythm, I'll give it my best shot.
I'm just glad to see that the best guitar teacher on RUclips has a lesson on it.
Thanks for all the lessons you put on RUclips Justin.
This song reminds me of being in the Navy. Lot's of Country friends. Good song!
Classic Americana - love it.
I love this song so much. I don't play guitar, but trying to get my son to learn it. If he won't, i may have to start learning. ❤
Love this rebel song. Thanks. I have found a drop D tuning adds to the feel. I follow your channel and love your work!
Absolutely!! That big boom D note droning out
yep that works well
Steve plays it with a capo across the 5 highest strings, leaving the low e open. That way you get the low drone, but can still use the regular open G chord
Yep yee haw
I’m very confused what ur saying
Richard Hanly that’s correct, he uses a normal D and G open chord shapes, so yes with the capo they become E and A. As you say, it’s to get the low drone note when he plays solo. I was Steve’s tech for a few years around the “El Corazón” record.
@@richardhanly4446 That's wrong. It won't work that way. Only works in the key of E with a capo on the top five frets. I mean no disrespect saying this.
He does drop D then capo 2 on the bottom 5 strings to mix both
An Excellent Lesson…
Very Straightforward and Enjoyable!!
Thank You Justin;, I Look Forward To Practicing This Until It Becomes Permentlty Perfect !!👍😎
Great tutorial.
Great song to learn "all the way through".
Trying to get the hands back in shape. Haven't played for a couple of years.
Excellent tutorial Thanks Justin
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
Hi Justin, great lesson, trying to learn the Riff with not much joy. Any chance you could supply the tab for the 'at 07:25. Many thanks
Enjoyed the tip, thank you.
Great tutorial Justin. I'm learning this song on my mandolin, I just mess around on the mando. I have a 12 string taylor guitar and the tone is music to my ears. I can't tell what model is your 6 string, but the tone is beautiful even on here. Respect, my fellow musician. JohnG from Toronto, Canada...
Thanks for the lesson ❤😊
Improve thanks for the simplicity of the lesson
Thanks for helping me out. I have not played in years but my trusty (crappy)Alvarez guitar I bought in the mid 80s before this song came out is still in my possession. So I dusted it off tuned it up with the help of an app (that did exist in the 80s) I used to have tune up to the record yes vinyl. And found your channel. I used to play along with guitar town trying to learn it over and over. If youtube had been around then I may have become nobody. ha Thanks for helping my decrepit fingers unwind and try to learn the riff.
Thanks 🙏 Justin
Thanks Steve! I've watched many of your easy to interpret videos! You've taught me so many tunes & techniques! Great talent wonderful Videos. 😁 Keep it UP!
Helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much I love the way you teach it! I will be watching more of your videos!!!
Thank you Justin !
The riff is mimicking the mandolin. And its so pretty 😍 and I found you can capo 1. And it sounds the same.
Awesome lesson and thank you for sharing your tips. 👍❤
Saw a cool device used to simulate the bagpipes at the intro.
Wow thank you!🙏
Great song choice!
Very nice!
thanks Justin for this cool lesson because A is Ds fifth
Libertarian song. I love it! :)
freesk8 wrote by a communist lol
@@brettbullard7197 "Earle is outspoken with his political views, and often addresses them in his lyrics and in interviews. Politically he identifies as a socialist, but tends to vote for Democratic candidates, despite not agreeing entirely with their politics.
During the 2016 election he expressed support for Bernie Sanders, whom he considered to have pushed Hillary Clinton to the left on important issues." Wikipedia
So, you are right, since Americans see socialism and communism as the same things.
But my point is that the song lyrics of "Copperhead Road" are libertarian. I stand by that claim.
Libertarians and the American left wing agree on the issue of ending the drug war.
What kind of song is the Devil's right hand?
I like him even more now. I respect the Appalachian culture from which my ancestors came, and "Copperhead Road" is set in East TN.
@@WeAreOffHanded Interesting. Steve Earle. The lyrics of the Devil's Right Hand seems to argue against gun ownership. It also includes attempting to evade responsibility for one's actions. He claims, at the end, that it was the devil who pulled the trigger, and not him. From these two points, I'd call it a left-wing song.
Been playing it wrong 30 years. thanks so much.
This isn’t how he plays it. It’s drop D capo 2
Cool . . . thanks . . .
This is the best lesson on learning this song from scratch. Great job explaining the rhythm, timing, chord variations, options, etc.
And It’s fun to play my mandolin to it!
Very well done! Thanks! 👍
Hey Justin. Do you have a play along video for copperhead road
Great tune!
Thank you!!
Get a capo across the first five strings at the second fret, you can just play a normal G chord, and the sixth string can be played as a drone all the way through.
Wow, thanks for the tip! I just tried it and it sounds great!
You mean D chord, right?
@@freesk8 D chord you can play all six strings. With the capo across the high E to A string it’s just like drop D tuning, but I guess it’s actually drop E 😁
Yes! Been waiting for a tutorial from you for this song. On a side note, where did you get that t-shirt? It's cool!
Thank you..! Nice tutorial.!
I mute the high E and play the D (D5 actually) with my pointer finger on the 2nd fret A and 2nd finger on the 3rd fret D. This doesn't give the full chord but it sounds ok and if someone else is Johnny Cash-ing out the chords, they can play the 2nd fret F#. Works for me.
Drop D gives it some nice balls!
@@holboroman yep, that's the way I play it too
Excellent tutorial Thanks Justin
This is an awesome lesson!
Great song choice!
Brilliant.
Soooooo coool
Great song. It sounds good on that guitar too, what make and model is it please?
Froggy Bottom M
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Cheers 😊
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Excellent 👍
Great lesson! What is that guitar body shape? Studio or mini jumbo? Looks smaller than dreadnought
InstaBlaster.
Great song and great lesson
What guitar is Jason playing here?
Froggy Bottom very high end acoustic guitars
@@andybowen1249 from Xyratex?
Awesome
The counting really throws me off. I play by ear and I don’t read music, do you have any videos that informs on the timing count and what it means?
This is an awesome lesson!
Love this song and.....1st comment baby!
Great song. When are you going to teach the bagpipes part? 😉(I know it's a keyboard...but it's meant to sound like a bagpipe)
Songsterr has it tabbed out.
I've decided I'm going to do that part on a harmonica. Not quite the same, but off in that direction.
I believe it's actually a reed organ, but sounds like bagpipes, because reeds.
@@rhubarbranch807 That would be interesting to see a reed organ simulate bagpipes. Even though they are both reed instruments I would assume the reed organ would sound more like an accordian. I'm guessing a synthesizer would be much easier and more accurate even back in 1988 when the song was recorded.
Actually they are uilleann pipes on the album and I saw him live on stage using the pipes in the band (not him of course)
Люблю Америку !😍
hey jusso been a while since you have done any acdc any chance there will be some acdc tutorials any time soon
7:30 - riff
Copperhead Road feels a little bit slow because of the bass drum kicking on every 3rd beat in the beginning, as opposed to 1 and 3 as you'd expect. This also gives the song kind of a kick in the pants it needs to keep moving forward because there is no harmonic progression. Such a simple song, yet plenty to take away from it musically.
I prefer to do E down and up for the struming just to speed it up a wee bit. Not to mention lack of many other instruments
Justin, try it tuned DADGAD.
And in the chrous theres a c
"if you practice stuff wrong, your gonna master the wrong thing"
I hear ya
This helps my 1 year old go to bed in 40 seconds
Its played in drop D.
This is "get fired up" song
Somehow the beat seems a little too slow. Also seems to sound better in drop D
Good luck playing the basic version with the original recording since it's in drop D
How in the hell do u sing and count at the same time?..
I keep having a problem with that...
Every time I even try and sing, I allways stuff up the count, then get upset with myself that it doesn't come naturally..
🤔 good question. Maybe foot tapping?
Once you get in the "groove", the counting comes naturally, even without foot tapping. It's hard to explain, but it's more about getting into the groove and the feel of it than mechanical counting.
J.A.S. J.A.S. hey jasasas? Great idea thanks for that, I mite actually try that next time, though I do think Justin mite have a video in the beginners course about it?
(At least he mentioned something about it)
ZettaiBaka yeah , but I'm in the beginners course & theres, so much to count & say & do all at once like tap the foot on the beat and change chords at the right time, and remember the rythm pattern like "Bass/ down /up/" then changing inbetween early on counts etc Etc etc..
Let alone fitting singing in there, ...
I'm sure u know what I mean, there's just so much to think about b4 I can just "naturally" do it..
But maybe I'll learn it soon ..boo hoo is me! ..lol. .:-(
Try not worrying about all the mechanics of counting and strumming and use your own inner rhythm. Even if you're not technically right on, you'll find your own groove and you should find it easier to sing. The mechanics are important to an extent, but music is about expressing yourself, not theory. Especially folk/country.
same as my DA DY and my DA DY BE FORE.
I was good until the 50 second mark
Lol. Me too. But we musnt doubt ourselves , we'll eventually pick it up.
The riff is not quite right. The B string remains fretted while the riff is played. I will be doing a video to show the correct playing of it.
Actually, this is not quite right. You should take the third out of the D, it's a power chord with ambiguity as to its major or minor character.
I miss the time you taught modern songs Justin. You are the best though...🙂
Timeless beats modern anytime
@@jimiverson4831 This song rocks hard, always has.
Waited 17 mins to find out you don't show the best part of the song and hardest part to play :(
Work on the intro
Wrong strumming pattern 😮
Sno
WRONG, that is NOT how play the electric guitar riff.
Tune