I only recently rediscovered this song when Nikki Sixx from Mötley Crüe used it as the soundtrack to some photos he posted on Instagram. While it rang a distant bell, I had pretty much forgotten it's existence. What a killer song with a great hook. Thanks to you, it's fast become my latest favourite song to play. Thanks so much for the lesson. Really easy to follow and pick up. Greetings and Subscribing from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺✌️
Mark you are incredible! I love your videos. You have a unique way of laying it out so its easy to follow. Thanks for all your doing in the music world. Did you happen to have the tab to this??
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When I was a kid I had a guitar teacher who said capos were for lazy guitarists but they are a “GODS END” playing single as in my case juggling playing , singing a , neckbrace for a harp and peddles . Il’ll go instant versatility every time. 🇦🇺 scott
I set my cellphone to Airplane Mode and enjoyed the incredible lesson! Thanks again Mark. As for those capo snobs - Should we also shame guitars with built-in tuners?
Sorry, I was slow on "airplane mode". LOL! Tuners vs capo snobs ... that's something different I think. It's a convenience. As long as they don't say, "Hey, you should never tune by ear!" they're okay.
LOL! Dude! You need a capo even if you're just doing setups. on your guitar. Great creativity tool too! p.s. Glad you liked that 3 guitar view. Took some time. :)
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Morning Mark. As usual your videos are very helpful. Using a capo is a great way to play this tune in the original key. In the original recording I believe Steve tuned his guitar down to D (as opposed to E) and played the rhythm parts in "D" shapes first position making the song in concert Key of C. (I appreciate that its easier to put on a capo rather than de-tune to D) ;-)
Hi. Thanks. That's really interesting. It would be great to get a link to info on it if you have it! Clearly he played it differently depending upon situation/mood/whatever, as people did back then. Live play isn't always indicative of what was done in the studio either. Here are 4 examples. Here's a live link from 1989. Key of A. Standard tuning. Almost no doubt it's A position. ruclips.net/video/30-syY2h-6U/видео.html Here's another live link. He seems tuned to concert pitch, but he's also not playing what's on the album. The bendy swell before the C5 chord isn't there. ruclips.net/video/V6ErduZfNcY/видео.html Here he's playing it in concert pitch of Bb, but tuned to Eb ... so out of the A position, which makes sense to me. ruclips.net/video/pEp_IAfyldo/видео.html And here he's playing in concert B. The other guitarist is playing a barre chord A to B instead of the bend, which doesn't quite get the sound. ruclips.net/video/SMzKYEAJTxk/видео.html
@@MarkZabel Steve playing live with rhythm in "G" shapes but the actual key is Ab. It seems as he aged he couldn't hit the vocal notes in F (studio key) and so he lowered his voice an octave and tuned the guitar UP from E to F#. ruclips.net/video/rnLMUuHYoUY/видео.html
@StudioVanier thanks. I watched that and yes, he needed to go lower over time. It looks to me that he's playing in the A position though. He's going to a D shape on the 2nd chord, and using the A power chord as the first chord, isn't he? What am I missing? I must be spazzing out. I searched, but couldn't find anything definitive about the studio recording.
@@MarkZabel Correct as usual! (I hadn't played it in while.) Studio recording is in key of F with guitar tuned down a whole tone and playing key of "G" shapes.
Yep. Noted in the description. Written in 1973, but I think he didn't release a recording until 2000 because of contract issues or something like that. This lesson is based on Steve Miller's 1977 version.
Could you technically play this with bar chords and a 6 fret stretch to do the boogie? I know some can’t reach but if you don’t have a capo theoretically you can bar the 3rd with 1st finger and boogie with the ring finger on the 5 and pinky on the 7?
Mark, you're correct Steve didn't write the song. To all of your fans I submit the original by Paul Pena. If you're a lover of blistering guitar as I am, you will instantly love the original.
I use one where it calls for it... when it was written that way...its only right.......I do often wonder if the tape was sped up sometimes ...but it sounds like the song we all know n love to my ear
I must admit, I've never liked using capos. Until recently, never really thought about it, just didn't use one. I have a lot of respect for Mark, enjoy his videos, and I think he is a fantastic guitar player and teacher, so I certainly sat up when I saw him using one. I can see the merit in this example - Steve Miller (who I love to death) has a very distinctive "slinky" sound, and no doubt, playing with a capo in that position contributes to the sound. Having said that, both the lead and rhythm parts are very easily played up the neck without the capo, but admittedly, will probably fail to replicate that slinky sound. Terrific lesson, Joey.
@@trioguitar First, thank you so much! It's all about getting the sound, not about easy or hard. Use the capo like a tool, not a crutch. Don't over-use it. It's important to understand closed positions and playing in all keys certainly. And when the singer in your bluegrass band calls out the key of C# or Eb you'll be glad you've got it in your gig bag.
Ok, I have watched Steve Miller play this on RUclips in the seventies, plays it at the 7th position, 90's, 2000's then he plays it in 2nd position. He NEVER uses a capo! Did he use one on the recording?
Hi Tom3013. He played it differently depending upon situation/mood/whatever, as people did back then and still do today ... based on the singer's ability/willingness to sing in a particular key, tuning of the guitar(s) available on hand, key the song is being played on stage as opposed to in the studio. The key is to watch the shapes he is fingering and the key he's playing in. Live play isn't always indicative of exactly what was done in the studio. Here are 4 examples of Steve Miller in action with this song. Here's a live link from 1989. Key of A. Standard tuning. Almost no doubt it's A position. ruclips.net/video/30-syY2h-6U/видео.html Here's another live link. He seems tuned to concert pitch, but he's also not playing what's on the album. The bendy swell before the C5 chord isn't there. ruclips.net/video/V6ErduZfNcY/видео.html Here he's playing it in concert pitch of Bb, but tuned to Eb ... so out of the A position, which makes sense to me. ruclips.net/video/pEp_IAfyldo/видео.html And here he's playing in concert B. The other guitarist is playing a barre chord A to B instead of the bend, which doesn't quite get the sound. ruclips.net/video/SMzKYEAJTxk/видео.html I don't know what he did in the studio. I'm suggesting that if you don't want to re-tune your guitar, you want to play it in the original key of the recording, and you want your guitar to ring out like in the original recording, the easiest way is to use a capo. It's just an easy way of solving a problem.
This is the album version. One needs to be careful with the live versions on RUclips. In all the versions I've seen the key is changed but the chording position stays the same. (Through running or changing key.)
Steve Miller plays it live differently because he changes key - especially as of late. Watch again and you'll see he's playing in the chording position indicated here. (Independent of when BTW ... his voice has deepened with age and he continues to move the key of the song.)
Greatest guitar intro in rock and roll.
Love it!
Another one of my favorite songs from Steve Miller band.
I only recently rediscovered this song when Nikki Sixx from Mötley Crüe used it as the soundtrack to some photos he posted on Instagram. While it rang a distant bell, I had pretty much forgotten it's existence. What a killer song with a great hook. Thanks to you, it's fast become my latest favourite song to play. Thanks so much for the lesson. Really easy to follow and pick up. Greetings and Subscribing from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺✌️
Thanks so much!
Excellent song selection this morning! Listen to Steve Miller all the time. Love Kris IL
Thanks Kris! Glad you b liked it.
Fun song. Love the way Steve made simple chords (and a fairly clean sound) ring out so well.
Don't fear the Capo or the Reaper! Thanks Mark, excellent lesson.
LOL! Thanks!!
Be afraid of the Capo dei Capi
Your guitar/sing lessons are great!! Thanks so much!!
Glad you enjoy them. Thanks for watching!
Great lesson on a true classic rock song. Thank you.
Thanks for listening Mark!
This is a great song ...great to work on chord tone soloing and a great song to perform for the after 40 crowd....thanks mark
Sure thing. Thanks for watching!
Mark you are incredible! I love your videos. You have a unique way of laying it out so its easy to follow. Thanks for all your doing in the music world. Did you happen to have the tab to this??
My pleasure! Yes, here's the link to get the tab. tinyurl.com/ybpzjuwm
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love this song
When I was a kid I had a guitar teacher who said capos were for lazy guitarists but they are a “GODS END” playing single as in my case juggling playing , singing a , neckbrace for a harp and peddles . Il’ll go instant versatility every time. 🇦🇺 scott
Yep. Good enough for Tony Rice, good enough for me.
Another home run Mark. Thank you very much
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow! You not only got me over my fear of capo's, but completely lost time rockin' out to this tune! :-)
That's awesome! Glad I could help!
The song sounds simple at first, but there are some nuances and subtleties there. thanks.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Great! Thanks for making it easy to follow along.
You're very welcome!
Really cool! Keep them coming. 😎
Will do. Thanks for watching!
Simple but so classic Steve Miller 👍
Agree ... the original is great too!
Another great lesson Mark, thanks again!
Thanks Thomas!
Just subscribed to you ..you are a fantastic teacher
Thanks and welcome!!
I set my cellphone to Airplane Mode and enjoyed the incredible lesson! Thanks again Mark. As for those capo snobs - Should we also shame guitars with built-in tuners?
Sorry, I was slow on "airplane mode". LOL! Tuners vs capo snobs ... that's something different I think. It's a convenience. As long as they don't say, "Hey, you should never tune by ear!" they're okay.
Woohoo. Fancy 3 guitar view.
Great video as always! Now I need to hunt down my capo???
LOL! Dude! You need a capo even if you're just doing setups. on your guitar. Great creativity tool too!
p.s. Glad you liked that 3 guitar view. Took some time. :)
Thanks Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great lesson.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for All of Your Hard Work learning these parts...👏
Stubbled onto your channel and thoroughly Enjoyed your presentation , as well as your awesome personality👈👏👏👏👏🔥
Subscribed ????
Well, ...
As Napoleon Dynamite would say:
HECK YES I DID !!!!😂😂😂
Awesome, thank you!
Outstanding Mark!!!!!
Thanks!
Hi we just seen Stevie Guitar Miller & him & his band were fantastic
Morning Mark. As usual your videos are very helpful. Using a capo is a great way to play this tune in the original key. In the original recording I believe Steve tuned his guitar down to D (as opposed to E) and played the rhythm parts in "D" shapes first position making the song in concert Key of C. (I appreciate that its easier to put on a capo rather than de-tune to D) ;-)
Hi. Thanks. That's really interesting. It would be great to get a link to info on it if you have it! Clearly he played it differently depending upon situation/mood/whatever, as people did back then. Live play isn't always indicative of what was done in the studio either. Here are 4 examples.
Here's a live link from 1989. Key of A. Standard tuning. Almost no doubt it's A position. ruclips.net/video/30-syY2h-6U/видео.html
Here's another live link. He seems tuned to concert pitch, but he's also not playing what's on the album. The bendy swell before the C5 chord isn't there. ruclips.net/video/V6ErduZfNcY/видео.html
Here he's playing it in concert pitch of Bb, but tuned to Eb ... so out of the A position, which makes sense to me. ruclips.net/video/pEp_IAfyldo/видео.html
And here he's playing in concert B. The other guitarist is playing a barre chord A to B instead of the bend, which doesn't quite get the sound. ruclips.net/video/SMzKYEAJTxk/видео.html
@@MarkZabel Check out this ruclips.net/video/I71e96jAvuU/видео.html
@@MarkZabel Steve playing live with rhythm in "G" shapes but the actual key is Ab. It seems as he aged he couldn't hit the vocal notes in F (studio key) and so he lowered his voice an octave and tuned the guitar UP from E to F#. ruclips.net/video/rnLMUuHYoUY/видео.html
@StudioVanier thanks. I watched that and yes, he needed to go lower over time. It looks to me that he's playing in the A position though. He's going to a D shape on the 2nd chord, and using the A power chord as the first chord, isn't he? What am I missing? I must be spazzing out.
I searched, but couldn't find anything definitive about the studio recording.
@@MarkZabel Correct as usual! (I hadn't played it in while.) Studio recording is in key of F with guitar tuned down a whole tone and playing key of "G" shapes.
Great vid! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
great lesson
Thanks!
awesome thanks mark
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job!
Thanks….
Hey can you do a lesson the Authority song by John Melloncamp??
Thanks and great suggestion. I'll put it on the list of things to consider. Thanks!
Paul Pena wrote this. Cool tune
Yep. Noted in the description. Written in 1973, but I think he didn't release a recording until 2000 because of contract issues or something like that. This lesson is based on Steve Miller's 1977 version.
@@MarkZabel it's cool stuff . I play it similar lyrics...
Check out the clip from Conan of Pena...it's good
@@dougharding6604 I'll check it out.
It’s the Angus Young G. I learned that from him.
Paul Pena was the man who wrote it. See the movie Genghis Blues for his Tuvan throat singing adventure.
Thank. You
Sure thing. Thanks for watching!
Could you technically play this with bar chords and a 6 fret stretch to do the boogie? I know some can’t reach but if you don’t have a capo theoretically you can bar the 3rd with 1st finger and boogie with the ring finger on the 5 and pinky on the 7?
Yep, you could do that.
Great song Zounds very simple bit it’s not,especially if you only have one guitar,awesome job it’s gonna be a couple of days play it live next weeek
Thanks! Good luck with the gig next week!
Nice!!
Thanks!
What axe are you playing Mark?
It's a GP Thornton. Totally hand carved. Incredible guitar. I wish I could have kept it longer.
Big old' Jed had a light on
Mark, you're correct Steve didn't write the song. To all of your fans I submit the original by Paul Pena. If you're a lover of blistering guitar as I am, you will instantly love the original.
Absolutely!
It always amazes me the people who are against a capo?
Me too. False elitism IMHO. Try going to Nashville and pulling that!
I use one where it calls for it... when it was written that way...its only right.......I do often wonder if the tape was sped up sometimes ...but it sounds like the song we all know n love to my ear
I must admit, I've never liked using capos. Until recently, never really thought about it, just didn't use one. I have a lot of respect for Mark, enjoy his videos, and I think he is a fantastic guitar player and teacher, so I certainly sat up when I saw him using one. I can see the merit in this example - Steve Miller (who I love to death) has a very distinctive "slinky" sound, and no doubt, playing with a capo in that position contributes to the sound. Having said that, both the lead and rhythm parts are very easily played up the neck without the capo, but admittedly, will probably fail to replicate that slinky sound. Terrific lesson, Joey.
@@trioguitar First, thank you so much! It's all about getting the sound, not about easy or hard. Use the capo like a tool, not a crutch. Don't over-use it. It's important to understand closed positions and playing in all keys certainly.
And when the singer in your bluegrass band calls out the key of C# or Eb you'll be glad you've got it in your gig bag.
👍👍👍
Thanks!
Ok, I have watched Steve Miller play this on RUclips in the seventies, plays it at the 7th position, 90's, 2000's then he plays it in 2nd position. He NEVER uses a capo! Did he use one on the recording?
Hi Tom3013. He played it differently depending upon situation/mood/whatever, as people did back then and still do today ... based on the singer's ability/willingness to sing in a particular key, tuning of the guitar(s) available on hand, key the song is being played on stage as opposed to in the studio. The key is to watch the shapes he is fingering and the key he's playing in. Live play isn't always indicative of exactly what was done in the studio.
Here are 4 examples of Steve Miller in action with this song.
Here's a live link from 1989. Key of A. Standard tuning. Almost no doubt it's A position. ruclips.net/video/30-syY2h-6U/видео.html
Here's another live link. He seems tuned to concert pitch, but he's also not playing what's on the album. The bendy swell before the C5 chord isn't there. ruclips.net/video/V6ErduZfNcY/видео.html
Here he's playing it in concert pitch of Bb, but tuned to Eb ... so out of the A position, which makes sense to me. ruclips.net/video/pEp_IAfyldo/видео.html
And here he's playing in concert B. The other guitarist is playing a barre chord A to B instead of the bend, which doesn't quite get the sound. ruclips.net/video/SMzKYEAJTxk/видео.html
I don't know what he did in the studio. I'm suggesting that if you don't want to re-tune your guitar, you want to play it in the original key of the recording, and you want your guitar to ring out like in the original recording, the easiest way is to use a capo. It's just an easy way of solving a problem.
Great answer, thanks.
@@Tom3013 My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
C mixolydian?
Sure. That's one reasonable way to look at it.
I've seen Steve play this many times and he never used a capo. In fact, I cant find one YT video of him using a capo.
Find a video where he's playing in the same key as the record that shows he's playing in a different chord position. You'll have your answer.
@@MarkZabel Ooh, a riddle. I like riddles!
I'm not afraid of a capo. I don't have a capo because they cost 33$ in the music store
So use a pencil and a rubber band ... or a stick. Or buy a $5 capo. Come on!
i love your stuff but .. there's no capo used by the band my friend
This is the album version. One needs to be careful with the live versions on RUclips. In all the versions I've seen the key is changed but the chording position stays the same. (Through running or changing key.)
Actually, its paul pena, not steve Miller
Yes. I was clear it wasn't Steve Miller who wrote it.
I thought it was the Malcomb g
It's a fine way to play it , but not correct. watch SMB live.
Steve Miller plays it live differently because he changes key - especially as of late. Watch again and you'll see he's playing in the chording position indicated here. (Independent of when BTW ... his voice has deepened with age and he continues to move the key of the song.)
I don't have a pencil though
LOL! Go outside and find a stick then. You know what to do with it!
NOOO I DONT HAVE KEPO
Let me help: See 0:42