It literally cracks me up that there are 61 people who gave this a thumbs down. What, what would it take to give it a thumbs up? This was awesome! I know most of the techniques and the songs but it’s great to have it broken down - so useful! And fun too
He did, the opening of Into The Void is just the first three frets of the 6th 5th and 4th strings, i learned back when i was just a beginner, i love that riff.
Direst I love intro riff too and they say Motorhead started speed metal but Black Sabbath were an influence as well with palm muting, power chords and time signature changes way back then.
The fact that I just started a new job and learned that one of my colleagues is 2nd cousin to Tony Iommi himself is still surreal to me, I started playing guitar last year and Tony was and still is one of biggest inspirations
I love Iommi's vibrato, it's just purely me(n)tal and aggressive. It epitomises everything black Sabbath is for me. No shock rock bullshit. Just pure unbridled, fear inducing, audial madness. That is what turned rock to metal. Unlike some of those that came after him he didn't rely on masks, makeup or some façade of Satan worship, he relied on his skill.
on the other hand, Sabbath definitely had a facade of Satan worship. Their s/t had a huge inverted cross as its gatefold sleeve artwork and Sabbath's logo usually included a devil. Needless to talk about SBS's cover art. Plus Geezer and Tony certainly were into the occult - not simply as a joke, although they've always denied they were satanists. In Tony's own words : "We were very interested in the satanic side of stuff - certainly Geezer and myself. We were interested in the occult just out of curiosity... We wondered what would happen if we did certain things, just like we wondered about life after death. We got into all sorts of stuff. Maybe it was the drugs in those days - I don’t know! And we’re still using that imagery with Heaven & Hell."
Masks…makeup…theatrics and fake satanic satire. Why does that sound all too familiar. Im trying to remember ? Oh wait!!! I remembered that sounds erie close to.. GWAR they learn to play after a while they learned to play their instruments. All jokes aside, Black Sabbath has spawned, so many copycats and sub genres definitely one of the most original sounds I can think of
Tony also from my research, had his guitar tuned to C- and used banjo strings at first to ensure that his damaged finger tips, for ease of use. Then eventually had his own strings custom made for his purpose and ease of use, Thanks, enjoy your videos, great playing, thanks!
Iommi's finest playing was on the albums where he is just tuned down a half step in Eb like on Heaven and Hell an Dehumanizer, Sabbath's best albums IMHO.
Tony is the reason I play guitar today. And, I share a common trait with Tony: I lost my thumb on a lathe on my right hand. They reattached it, but I have no feeling and it is gone past the last knuckle. Try holding a pick with no thumb. Not easy to do. I made my own prosthesis but eventually found this thing called a Pikmax. It is a plastic holder that has a pick attached. Fits in the palm of our hand and keeps the pick perfectly placed so my thumb just kind of rest on it, it is not responsible for any holding pressure. Thank God they invented that thing. It would be a great product for you to demo, even if you're not handicapped, it works really well.
Iommi is endlessly a player of interest. Years it has taken to master the techniques of those old records. Many never do. I can't imagine playing metal rock and not wringing out all I can from SABBATH. IT DESERVES TO ACHEIVE IMMORTALITY because it is godlike.
hey man you are like the master of tony's playing it would be fucking awesome if you would do a few lessons! please do it some time, mostly soloing stuff or just some licks or maybe some riffs! i think a lot of people would like it!!!
IOMMI taught me how to play guitar long long ago. He's second to none. Man you have a 'super chill' way of showing these techniques. My Sabbath sounds better today bro! Thanks for that!!!! (subbed) "Your tone and guitars are killer!" \,,/
This is one of the best tuition videos I've seen. I've been playing for over 40 years (my first heroes were Blackmore and Iommi, and I saw Sabbath 45 years ago!) but I still learnt something from it. That may be a reflection on my lack of ability rather than your teaching skills, but I really enjoyed every moment of it! I particularly like the way you don't talk down to your audience and make us feel like we're all on the same musical journey (even if mine has been at a snail's pace...) I'll definitely be checking out your other videos - thanks!
Best lesson I've ever seen about my all-time favourite guitar player! Why haven't I seen this guy anywhere in RUclips before? You're really awesome! Subscribed🎸
Slight correction on the finger tip story. On the day he was due to leave his job and turn proffesional musician Tony was assigned to a machine he was not trained on and as mentioned cut off his finger tips. Doctors told him he would never play guitar again. Because back then there was a lack of prosthetics Tony took an empty washing up bottle and a soldering iron, effectively making himself new finger tips.
After his injury Tony heard & was spurred on by some of Django Reinhardt's playing whose left hand had been badly damaged in a caravan fire very early in his career but went on to become one of the finest jazz players out there.
So simple yet complex. With this, you can see how guitarists such as Mr Jerry Cantrell plays... Very fucking similar. I say if you are an aspiring metal guitarist or simply playing guitar in general you HAVE to study Iommi. His playing style is the go to for beginner and intermediate players to understand rhythmic concepts and playing with the "colors" of the fretboard. I love this video man. One of my favorites that I can watch over and over again
I dont play guitar primarily (bass here mostly) but I clicked out of curiousity. I have to say that your teaching style is so great and, even though I am familiar with a lot of these concepts, I was completely brought in. Keep up the great work! Wonderful video
I have been playing guitar (and Bass) since I was 14. First band addiction .... KISS. I'm 60 years old now and am very happy that I still play most everyday . I can comfortably say YOU are hands down the best all around channel for good, useful and real-life content on guitar .... regardless of age or skill. I recommend your channel to everyone I know that plays from beginner to seasoned . Your approach to your audience is flawless
I'M NOT EVEN JOKING I'VE BEEN PLAYING GUITAR FOR YEARS AND I JUST THOUGHT SOME PEOPLE CAN'T PLAY VIBRATO LIKE TONY, I WOULD PRACTICE FOR HOURS TRYING TO GO UP AND DOWN AND NEVER GOT EXTREMELY FAST, I CAN DO STEVE VAI ROUNDED STYLE PRETTY FAST AND HAVE MY OWN STYLE BUT WITH YOU SAYING RIDE THE RAILS AND CONCENTRATE ON ONE DIRECTION IT JUST CLICKED AND I CAN PLAY VIBRATO CRAZY FAST IN A MINUTE. THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN WHAT A GIFT YOU JUST GAVE ME. I UNDERSTAND ECONOMY OF MOVEMENT DON'T KNOW WHY I NEVER APPLIED IT TO VIBRATO. SORRY FOR THE CAPS MY KEYBOARD IS BUSTED AND THE LONG POST I'M JUST PUMPED ON THIS LESSON.
You're such a humble person and I've found to be patient and nice guy just wanted to say thanks. I learn from your teachings and enjoy hearing you play you are a really good guitar player, sure you've heard it before but I wanted to say it anyways. Never change your teaching style it works.
You are a true Tony Iommi fan, as well as a very good teacher,seems like you covered all of the teqniques, that Tony incorporated into his playing, to get his sounds...Subbed...
You have a gift of teaching and being very versatile with offering alternate options to play certain techniques . Keep up the good work. Don't underestimate the ability of being clear articulate guitar teacher. Rock on...
Tony Iommi was THE guitar player that made me take up the guitar, albeit, sporadically. Well, HE didn't make me - I was inspired back in 1970 when all the other music out there seemed so "sissified". There! I said it! Sissified! Thanks, Tony. And I love the SG! Oh, and thank you for posting this! Very helpful.
At 3:45 I was just about type "there isn't enough space in today's music & guitar playing!" And then he says as much. It really is important, you have to leave some space for the brain. Otherwise, it is just overwhelming and not musical. David Gilmour is probably my favourite player when it comes to leaving just the right amount of space between the notes (as Beethoven is reported to have said, "music is the space between the notes") but he's not the only one.
Matt Gilbert my son was in many heavy metal bands and I kept thinking something was missing. Besides the fact I just figured I was too old to appreciate it fully. It’s the Space! They never left any space in their songs. Plus if there are no slower parts then you can’t kick it faster for emphasis.
@@Guitarplayer724 But he's not constantly soloing and his riffs are musical, he'll change the accent on certain beats, or a different voicing, there *are* pauses, he'll have some parts mixed down a bit, and so on. I mean, "Jump" is all keys and one solo! No in-your-face- rhythm guitar (it's there, but mixed way down)
Iommi, Young (Malcolm and Angus), Frehley, Tipton and Downing, Smith and Murray were my influences growing up. I still suck at guitar but never give up. LOL
Great job, you approximated his tone really well to. Tony was THE reason I first wanted to play guitar so I’m familiar with his techniques as well. Cut my teeth on his riffs. Cheers.
I'm watching you do that bend behind the nut..and then ...I'm waiting to hear that iconic riff...and waiting....and waiting...Man, that was just mean! :D
When I learned War Pigs way back when I didn’t have any idea about string gauges so I played heavy strings and that little trill with the bend (or slide I guess it really is) was super hard so I just tapped the whole step. It doesn’t sound the same but it sounds pretty cool still haha 😂 great video btw. I’m binging these and they’re all so accurate!
Tony’s finger tips he originally made out of Fairy liquid bottle tops (dish soap) and melted them to the correct shape with a lighter. I’ve read into it a lot, as I did the exact same thing and removed the tip of my middle finger fretting hand. Had to relearn quite a lot. It’s not stopped me at all.
tony used to make his own strings because back then they didn't make that light a gauge string. at least till string makers caught on to his idea. he invented light gauge strings ideal for metal music.just another of tonys contribution to guitar playing what a legend.
Another thing that Tony does that I love is to slightly detune some ringing chords just enough to make them sound interesting and cool but not so much to make it obvious. Eg Snowblind, Supernaught.
I think War Pigs is one of the first runs that most heavy metal young guitarists learned back in the day cuz I remember playing it and it was just such an awesome sound
I know this is an old video and a great lesson,but I just wanted to bring to your attention for future videos.When you are trying to show close ups it is really hard to see all your fingers due to the camera angle. The index/pointer is visable but the other finger are not due to camera angle. And like i said this is a GREAT video for techniques.Probably the best video for Tony techniques on you tube. You are a bad ass.Thank you for the video.
Remember hearing Sabbath at my Grandparents house in the early 70's has a Five year or six year old , My mother's Sister had that first album , still listening to Sabbath today .
Man, watching you reminds me that I need a teacher. I've tried on my own, but I get so frustrated with myself and it feels like I haven't progressed at all
Will do. Thanks a lot. I just saw your video about the time you almost gave up and that motivated me to pick up my guitar and give the pentatonic scale another go. Thank you so much for putting up these videos and helping all the struggling guitarist out there.
I play the uke and I'm trying to figure out if enough of what you teach will apply to a uke to make it worth the monthly fee. What do you get with the website that isn't already available on RUclips? There must be differences but I can't tell from the description.
The website has everything, YT just has sample videos. The Art of Guitar is all my guitar lessons taught in order from beginning on and the EPA's and CS's are placed in the correct places to ensure you're learning properly. Probably not for uke tho. :(
The first time I ever heard Randy and Ozzy play my older cousin put it on I forget the exact song but I got that feeling that ominous it almost just been notes and the way they played them scared me to where I started crying and I ran out of the house but now being a guitarist and stuff I love the sound
Kudos dude! You are an excellent player, covering the tips and tricks of another excellent player, Tony Iommi! I had no idea there was that much to his playing, but - obviously - not everyone plays it the way he does, that's why he's the master of metal!
I love this Greatest Guitar Techniques series. So educational while still being entertaining to watch. You should do one on Buckethead or Andy LaRocque.
„Something that seems to be lacking today is the concept of leaving space“ Very true
It literally cracks me up that there are 61 people who gave this a thumbs down. What, what would it take to give it a thumbs up? This was awesome! I know most of the techniques and the songs but it’s great to have it broken down - so useful! And fun too
Ah man you could put a video up of a cute puppy and someone would thumbs down it.
How could you thumbs down a video on Tony Iommi? Must be Christian moms.
@@TheArtofGuitarTony invented the David Gilmour Bend?
Iommi is the reason I wanted too start playing. The man's tone and musical style rocks my world
Same here! Bought my first guitar a year ago/ SG :) my first song i learned was Killing yourself to live, haha
Sotis175 that’s my favourite sabbath song, I’ve been dying to learn it. Did you use tabs or a video?
No, he metals your world
Geezer Butler is why I started playing bass!
Same here, man.
That's a beautiful SG.
You could give Tony three strings and 3 frets and he could make an awesome riff.
You could take his fingers and he still would play great
He did, the opening of Into The Void is just the first three frets of the 6th 5th and 4th strings, i learned back when i was just a beginner, i love that riff.
Direst I love intro riff too and they say Motorhead started speed metal but Black Sabbath were an influence as well with palm muting, power chords and time signature changes way back then.
@@andrewking9761 Tony Iommi influenced me to play guitar. 🎸
9 notes is way too much he’ll make a whole solo
The fact that I just started a new job and learned that one of my colleagues is 2nd cousin to Tony Iommi himself is still surreal to me, I started playing guitar last year and Tony was and still is one of biggest inspirations
I love Iommi's vibrato, it's just purely me(n)tal and aggressive. It epitomises everything black Sabbath is for me. No shock rock bullshit. Just pure unbridled, fear inducing, audial madness. That is what turned rock to metal. Unlike some of those that came after him he didn't rely on masks, makeup or some façade of Satan worship, he relied on his skill.
That's why i love black sabbath so much
on the other hand, Sabbath definitely had a facade of Satan worship. Their s/t had a huge inverted cross as its gatefold sleeve artwork and Sabbath's logo usually included a devil. Needless to talk about SBS's cover art. Plus Geezer and Tony certainly were into the occult - not simply as a joke, although they've always denied they were satanists. In Tony's own words :
"We were very interested in the satanic side of stuff - certainly Geezer and myself. We were interested in the occult just out of curiosity... We wondered what would happen if we did certain things, just like we wondered about life after death. We got into all sorts of stuff. Maybe it was the drugs in those days - I don’t know! And we’re still using that imagery with Heaven & Hell."
There was some shock rock to an extent, but it was more like they wanted to create a musical version of a horror movie than anything
Masks…makeup…theatrics and fake satanic satire. Why does that sound all too familiar. Im trying to remember ? Oh wait!!! I remembered that sounds erie close to.. GWAR they learn to play after a while they learned to play their instruments. All jokes aside, Black Sabbath has spawned, so many copycats and sub genres definitely one of the most original sounds I can think of
Tony also from my research, had his guitar tuned to C- and used banjo strings at first to ensure that his damaged finger tips, for ease of use. Then eventually had his own strings custom made for his purpose and ease of use, Thanks, enjoy your videos, great playing, thanks!
sparkomatic100 he did not tune down until the third album onward
Master reality is tuned Low C#. I thought .
Iommi's finest playing was on the albums where he is just tuned down a half step in Eb like on Heaven and Hell an Dehumanizer, Sabbath's best albums IMHO.
He used banjo strings as he couldn't find strings that were thin enough at that time
And also Tony plugs his guitar on the bass amplifier.
Best Tommi lesson ever. Period.
I didn't know John Cusack knew how to play and teach guitar. Good stuff.
Tony is the reason I play guitar today. And, I share a common trait with Tony: I lost my thumb on a lathe on my right hand. They reattached it, but I have no feeling and it is gone past the last knuckle. Try holding a pick with no thumb. Not easy to do. I made my own prosthesis but eventually found this thing called a Pikmax. It is a plastic holder that has a pick attached. Fits in the palm of our hand and keeps the pick perfectly placed so my thumb just kind of rest on it, it is not responsible for any holding pressure. Thank God they invented that thing. It would be a great product for you to demo, even if you're not handicapped, it works really well.
Lovely stuff. Sabbath was my first gig back in 78. Tony reorganised every atom in my body. Truly the Master of Reality.
Iommi is endlessly a player of interest. Years it has taken to master the techniques of those old records. Many never do. I can't imagine playing metal rock and not wringing out all I can from SABBATH. IT DESERVES TO ACHEIVE IMMORTALITY because it is godlike.
You do Sabbath justice, great teacher!
hey man you are like the master of tony's playing it would be fucking awesome if you would do a few lessons! please do it some time, mostly soloing stuff or just some licks or maybe some riffs! i think a lot of people would like it!!!
I’m subscribed to you lol
Oh wow, I taught myself to play Paranoid from playing the record 100 times. I’m playing it the way you say Toni played it!
Iommi Ace & Glenn Tipton are my 3 legends that got me into wanting to play guitar! Others influenced me later of course. Great lesson! Thnx 🎸🎶🤘
IOMMI taught me how to play guitar long long ago. He's second to none. Man you have a 'super chill' way of showing these techniques. My Sabbath sounds better today bro! Thanks for that!!!! (subbed) "Your tone and guitars are killer!" \,,/
This is one of the best tuition videos I've seen. I've been playing for over 40 years (my first heroes were Blackmore and Iommi, and I saw Sabbath 45 years ago!) but I still learnt something from it. That may be a reflection on my lack of ability rather than your teaching skills, but I really enjoyed every moment of it! I particularly like the way you don't talk down to your audience and make us feel like we're all on the same musical journey (even if mine has been at a snail's pace...) I'll definitely be checking out your other videos - thanks!
1000 times better than most of the tutorials here in YT!
This series is the best! I have been re watching a bunch of videos from this series this past 3 days and they are excellent! Keep it up!
Congratulations on 100k subs!!!
Thanks. It’s been a lot of work but very educational.
Conhratulations you diserve a lot more though
Best lesson I've ever seen about my all-time favourite guitar player!
Why haven't I seen this guy anywhere in RUclips before?
You're really awesome! Subscribed🎸
Tony was a Master of Time and Space🤘⚡️🤘
Slight correction on the finger tip story. On the day he was due to leave his job and turn proffesional musician Tony was assigned to a machine he was not trained on and as mentioned cut off his finger tips. Doctors told him he would never play guitar again. Because back then there was a lack of prosthetics Tony took an empty washing up bottle and a soldering iron, effectively making himself new finger tips.
James Lewis metal as fuck
Imagine if he just gave up then. No one would have blamed him, but nope. He went on to become a wizard
instead he went on to bet the father of all metal music@@codymccormick2613
After his injury Tony heard & was spurred on by some of Django Reinhardt's playing whose left hand had been badly damaged in a caravan fire very early in his career but went on to become one of the finest jazz players out there.
Heavy metal was made from a piece of heavy metal
Incidentally, I just put up Paranoid and listened to it once more... amazing how your exposition helps my appreciation of the album. THANKS!
Your approach to guitar instruction is easier to follow and enjoy than any other I've found so far.... and I appreciate the attention to detail
You are the guitar-whisperer-professor. Although I am too old to benefit from your teachings, there are those young enough who can...ROCK-ON!
Very helpful mate thanks! Tony’s playing is so good.
You’ve hit the nail on the head when you described leaving space. Keith Richards said ‘ Its not what you play it’s the gaps in between.
Every heavy metal band that is, was, or ever will be owes their existence to the great Tony Iommi
So simple yet complex. With this, you can see how guitarists such as Mr Jerry Cantrell plays... Very fucking similar. I say if you are an aspiring metal guitarist or simply playing guitar in general you HAVE to study Iommi. His playing style is the go to for beginner and intermediate players to understand rhythmic concepts and playing with the "colors" of the fretboard. I love this video man. One of my favorites that I can watch over and over again
I dont play guitar primarily (bass here mostly) but I clicked out of curiousity. I have to say that your teaching style is so great and, even though I am familiar with a lot of these concepts, I was completely brought in. Keep up the great work! Wonderful video
Thanks sooo much, BS is one of my earliest memories. I'm 65 and retired, I will do additional work on your ideas.
Thank you so much, this what I've been waiting for trying to learn how play Tony's techniques , just love it.
Tony Iommi is a legend! I can listen to his tone for hours is given the chance. Awesome video!
Tony is why I learned to play guitar!
I have been playing guitar (and Bass) since I was 14. First band addiction .... KISS. I'm 60 years old now and am very happy that I still play most everyday . I can comfortably say YOU are hands down the best all around channel for good, useful and real-life content on guitar .... regardless of age or skill. I recommend your channel to everyone I know that plays from beginner to seasoned . Your approach to your audience is flawless
YES! I was actually wondering a week or two ago if you were going to do Iommi
The list is long. :)
I'M NOT EVEN JOKING I'VE BEEN PLAYING GUITAR FOR YEARS AND I JUST THOUGHT SOME PEOPLE CAN'T PLAY VIBRATO LIKE TONY, I WOULD PRACTICE FOR HOURS TRYING TO GO UP AND DOWN AND NEVER GOT EXTREMELY FAST, I CAN DO STEVE VAI ROUNDED STYLE PRETTY FAST AND HAVE MY OWN STYLE BUT WITH YOU SAYING RIDE THE RAILS AND CONCENTRATE ON ONE DIRECTION IT JUST CLICKED AND I CAN PLAY VIBRATO CRAZY FAST IN A MINUTE. THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN WHAT A GIFT YOU JUST GAVE ME. I UNDERSTAND ECONOMY OF MOVEMENT DON'T KNOW WHY I NEVER APPLIED IT TO VIBRATO. SORRY FOR THE CAPS MY KEYBOARD IS BUSTED AND THE LONG POST I'M JUST PUMPED ON THIS LESSON.
Iommi is one of the masters of trills.
You're such a humble person and I've found to be patient and nice guy just wanted to say thanks. I learn from your teachings and enjoy hearing you play you are a really good guitar player, sure you've heard it before but I wanted to say it anyways. Never change your teaching style it works.
You are a true Tony Iommi fan, as well
as a very good teacher,seems like you covered all of the teqniques,
that Tony incorporated into his playing, to get his sounds...Subbed...
20:50 I’m glad someone’s playing my song’s riff. I’m not copy righting this coz I liked it
You have a gift of teaching and being very versatile with offering alternate options to play certain techniques . Keep up the good work. Don't underestimate the ability of being clear articulate guitar teacher. Rock on...
Such an understated and modest guy, a pleasure just browsing his stuff.
The master of riffs, great video on this one super stoked.
Absolutely great, great teaching skills and knowledge. Thank you so very much.
Tony Iommi was THE guitar player that made me take up the guitar, albeit, sporadically. Well, HE didn't make me - I was inspired back in 1970 when all the other music out there seemed so "sissified". There! I said it! Sissified!
Thanks, Tony. And I love the SG!
Oh, and thank you for posting this!
Very helpful.
What a thorough understanding of guitar and instruction. I wish I had a teacher like you here in the UK.
At 3:45 I was just about type "there isn't enough space in today's music & guitar playing!"
And then he says as much. It really is important, you have to leave some space for the brain. Otherwise, it is just overwhelming and not musical.
David Gilmour is probably my favourite player when it comes to leaving just the right amount of space between the notes (as Beethoven is reported to have said, "music is the space between the notes") but he's not the only one.
Amen!
Matt Gilbert my son was in many heavy metal bands and I kept thinking something was missing. Besides the fact I just figured I was too old to appreciate it fully. It’s the Space! They never left any space in their songs. Plus if there are no slower parts then you can’t kick it faster for emphasis.
And EVH leaves as little space as possible :D
@@Guitarplayer724 But he's not constantly soloing and his riffs are musical, he'll change the accent on certain beats, or a different voicing, there *are* pauses, he'll have some parts mixed down a bit, and so on. I mean, "Jump" is all keys and one solo! No in-your-face- rhythm guitar (it's there, but mixed way down)
@@Guitarplayer724 But he plays rings around Tony and only a waterhead would argue that
Iommi, Young (Malcolm and Angus), Frehley, Tipton and Downing, Smith and Murray were my influences growing up. I still suck at guitar but never give up. LOL
Great stuff. To learn so much at my age from the riffs I have played so many times, it's just amazing. Thanks, man.
This is totally badass; 10 out of 10!
Great job, you approximated his tone really well to. Tony was THE reason I first wanted to play guitar so I’m familiar with his techniques as well. Cut my teeth on his riffs. Cheers.
I'm watching you do that bend behind the nut..and then ...I'm waiting to hear that iconic riff...and waiting....and waiting...Man, that was just mean! :D
My favorite guitar player of all time.
When I learned War Pigs way back when I didn’t have any idea about string gauges so I played heavy strings and that little trill with the bend (or slide I guess it really is) was super hard so I just tapped the whole step. It doesn’t sound the same but it sounds pretty cool still haha 😂 great video btw. I’m binging these and they’re all so accurate!
Your Tri-Tone explanation just blew my mind.. I’d seen it before, however not in the context of a song I’d heard (at ridiculous volumes)
One of my favorite guitar players and def made huge difference in my early playing and even now 20+ years later.
Tony’s finger tips he originally made out of Fairy liquid bottle tops (dish soap) and melted them to the correct shape with a lighter. I’ve read into it a lot, as I did the exact same thing and removed the tip of my middle finger fretting hand. Had to relearn quite a lot. It’s not stopped me at all.
Been playing a lot after this popped up in my recommendations, great video man, suscribed.
it's really Amazing how well he can play considering he chopped the tips of his fingers off 👍
Very good work!!!
Thanks for the videos.
Fun and entertaining.
Cheers from Spain.
Sweet tutorial man, techniques are the coolest thing about guitar to me
tony used to make his own strings because back then they didn't make that light a gauge string. at least till string makers caught on to his idea. he invented light gauge strings ideal for metal music.just another of tonys contribution to guitar playing what a legend.
Another thing that Tony does that I love is to slightly detune some ringing chords just enough to make them sound interesting and cool but not so much to make it obvious. Eg Snowblind, Supernaught.
Great, Tony gave us the basics of stoner!!! Love him!!!
I think War Pigs is one of the first runs that most heavy metal young guitarists learned back in the day cuz I remember playing it and it was just such an awesome sound
I know this is an old video and a great lesson,but I just wanted to bring to your attention for future videos.When you are trying to show close ups it is really hard to see all your fingers due to the camera angle. The index/pointer is visable but the other finger are not due to camera angle. And like i said this is a GREAT video for techniques.Probably the best video for Tony techniques on you tube. You are a bad ass.Thank you for the video.
Thank you so much for doing Iommi's techniques!!!!!!
You’re welcome, it was a blast.
This was awesome. Thank you.
Great video ! For the Iron Man bend I think he also plays another e on the d string at the same time. It adds a lot of tension to the lick.
Iommi plays the 4th string 2nd fret octave in addition to the behind the nut bend for Iron Man.
Great job, buddy. Thank you.
I think you told us what we all already know. Tony's biggest secret was being one of rock's all time riff masters.
Yer a great teacher.kudos!
Awesome teaching!!!! Thank You!!!
Remember hearing Sabbath at my Grandparents house in the early 70's has a Five year or six year old , My mother's Sister had that first album , still listening to Sabbath today .
great teaching tecnique your ethusiasm for the music adds to the experience
These videos are GREAT, they give you so much ideas, just try them and implement them to your play, awesome!
11:12 you completely blind-sided me dude! My mind was blown!
Great way to break it down thanks dude always gd tips for guitarist
Dude, your vids are always on the money.
Man, watching you reminds me that I need a teacher. I've tried on my own, but I get so frustrated with myself and it feels like I haven't progressed at all
That’s why I made my teaching site. :) I knew that feeling.
Check out my lesson site. It’s a good way to learn and/or supplement private lessons.
Will do. Thanks a lot. I just saw your video about the time you almost gave up and that motivated me to pick up my guitar and give the pentatonic scale another go. Thank you so much for putting up these videos and helping all the struggling guitarist out there.
I play the uke and I'm trying to figure out if enough of what you teach will apply to a uke to make it worth the monthly fee. What do you get with the website that isn't already available on RUclips? There must be differences but I can't tell from the description.
The website has everything, YT just has sample videos. The Art of Guitar is all my guitar lessons taught in order from beginning on and the EPA's and CS's are placed in the correct places to ensure you're learning properly. Probably not for uke tho. :(
The first time I ever heard Randy and Ozzy play my older cousin put it on I forget the exact song but I got that feeling that ominous it almost just been notes and the way they played them scared me to where I started crying and I ran out of the house but now being a guitarist and stuff I love the sound
This was so well-explained I feel like I just got a personal guitar lesson.
You're fucking brilliant! I'm not sat here playing along - yet! but I'm really enjoying watching this.
Thanks for the last bit, it'd take me lots of time to figure it out by ear
the way you break down technique so softly and calm is soothing. 🍻
Kudos dude! You are an excellent player, covering the tips and tricks of another excellent player, Tony Iommi! I had no idea there was that much to his playing, but - obviously - not everyone plays it the way he does, that's why he's the master of metal!
congratulations, because of your video i bought an SG
very astute observation regarding using 12 position on 5th n 6th, makes a huge diff in tone
vs. 4th n 5th strings that is
Very smart, thanks. Simple idea about shifting of shape 2 frets while playing pentatonics was a huge discovery for me :)
Father of all Metal
Mike I really like the way you articulate your messages. Thanks for the videos mate, you are awesome!
Brilliant playing... Tonny always amazes me.... very himself....
I love this Greatest Guitar Techniques series. So educational while still being entertaining to watch. You should do one on Buckethead or Andy LaRocque.
Tony is a fucking magician with those speedy hammer ons etc.
Do More of these kind of breakdowns !