Let's be honest. You're hands down the best guitar "lesson" channel on RUclips, when it comes to your own specific niche. You're not here to teach beginners guitar, you're here to show fellow guitarists how to play a song they may not know already. Which is exactly why you're my number one favorite channel for learning songs. I don't need some patronizing, overenthusiastic show host on HowCast or something holding my hand through every microscopic motion, taking 5 minutes to name out every chord and every fret and fingering before moving on. I know how to play already, that's why I'm here. All I need is to see your left (and sometimes right) hand play it once or twice and I'm golden. Perhaps with a few explanations afterwards for something particularly tricky. So anyway, rant over. Lemme just say again that I love your channel(s), and you're definitely the best out there when it comes to this kind of video. Keep up the great work man. Been watching for years since the PT day, and still going strong. "Baby, I Love your Way" was the first song I ever learned on guitar, and it was your video that taught it to me. Thanks for all the years of quality content.
Sense of entitlement is the operative phrase - bravo. You are my number one go-to for all the same reasons as stated here. Btw, on the tile thing, do you recommend 1/8th inch or 1/4 inch grout lines?
Couldn’t agree more. His paisley tele caught my eye when I was first playing and trying to learn Satisfaction. I’ve come a long way since then thanks to his channel but the best part is that it has taught me how to learn on my own by ear or sight rather than being shown every note.
Some folk don't get it. But I've been playing fifty years and really appreciate that I can jump on your channel and quickly learn something new. You make it so accessible for me as all I need is to watch you play it. So, thank you. All the best.
What a great lecture at the end too...spot on. This was more like sitting with a pal like we did as young kids figuring things out...if someone got it...we shared the basics and then the whole tune....then we had to go figure it out....great stuff.
James, My mother's last day was 10 days ago and I've been sad since. I just walked my dogs on snowy and cold Colorado evening with your video playing in my coat pocket. As you were plucking your way through Going to California, I remembered times with my mother and my youth trying to learn Page riffs on my dad's acoustic. As we returned home, the snow began to fall, your video restarted, your voice and notes helped me realize just how wonderful and peaceful my life is. Thank you, James. Craig
I was supposed to pick up my Mom from the hospital on Thanksgiving day 1992 but she died 2 hours before I got to the hospital. I still remember the song Bohemian rhapsody was on my truck radio when I started the engine to leave the hospital with Freddy Mercury singing the Mama verse and that was when it hit me that my Mom was gone. Whenever I hear Bohemian rhapsody I think of Mom :*:
I think I speak for 99.9% of the people who watch your channel, you are great! Please don't let the trolls get to you. Thank you, we really appreciate what you do.
Regarding your comments at the end of the video, all I have to say is spot on! The reason why I keep coming back to your channel is because after decades of sporadically playing the guitar in my bedroom I reached a certain level of musical understanding and finger dexterity where I don't need someone to painstakingly (painfully) explain to me how to place my fingers on the fretboard note for note, naming each string and neck position for each chord and note (with tab). There is a great value in that for certain beginner level players who haven't yet crossed that threshold, and an over abundance of RUclips channels catering to these aspiring players, but not many for intermediate players who appreciate expediency and a more advanced breakdown of particular musical pieces. Thank God for your channel and the efforts you put into generously sharing your knowledge and skills with those who appreciate it!
The exact reason I started following you years ago was because I like figuring stuff out myself, and I'm not a purist, I don't want to know how every note is exactly bent or shook, I want the basic skeleton with tips on strumming, timing and maybe some fills, and I like your taste in music,because it's pretty much the same as mine, thanks for all the years of help, I truly appreciate it
My personal take on my experience is I've never practiced a minute in my time playing guitar. I enjoy it way too much to call it practice. The term practice to me means that you are required to be actively working on a given activity whether or not it's what you want to be doing. I always wanted to be playing and figuring out songs and intervals and whatever else this magical thing is going to let me coax out of it. Of course that's not a blanket statement. That's just my opinion, if you have a different opinion, then you are correct in the same way
After listening to the end of this video nobody has an opinion to criticize anything you’re doing here .Ive been playing since 1963. I just retired and over the years your lesson have greatly improved my playing.thanks for all your help JJ.
Alright. This is i guess more than 10th time i watched this video, I can totally relate what you're saying. First time i watched "Babe I'm gonna leave you" and that was enough already to pick my first guitar ever. I started playing guitar about 6 months ago. I can totally play babe I'm gonna leave and "Going to California" . First i did watched tutorials but none helped me to improve. I sat and kept on playing by myself and trying to figure the song and feel it , pieces started to come together, . And in that journey to play "Babe i'm gonna leave you " i learnt so many other songs very easily. You are a great guitarist James. You dont teach people songs like other youtube channels , you connect people to guitar. Thanks for motivation. And keep on doing so
I am on tour and my guitar is in the back of the van. I think I am going to crawl to the back so I can play this with you. You've got me so excited to play this because we are going to California right now! Hello as we be rolling through New Mexico! We appreciate you.
Thank you James. Gave me enough to get started on this song without having to spend a ton of time figuring out each bit. Appreciate it. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing!!
Wow, I wonder if he looks at these comments anymore...he abruptly quit YOuTube last year but left people with a lot of material...very cool dude. I had to reverse comments to see if people were still watching these...guess so!
Amen brother! You do a great job of what you do and you’re exactly right! I started in 1968 but quit in 85 for many years after marriage and kids but started back up nine years ago! Skills are earned through hard work and practice unless you are just uncommonly gifted which people like that are few and far between, most everyone including Clapton, Page, Duane Allman, Hendrix, Stevie Ray; etc; started somewhere and just lived and breathed playing and listened to records to learn, I read an article where Keith Richards was interviewed and he said he use to walk around the house with his guitar strapped on all day long! Anyone who wants to play at moderate high to very high level has to put the time in to learn, nothing is given. I never have tried to emulate any certain player but rather learn songs and then make them my own style or taste. Thanks JJ for being you and being true to yourself and others! Keep doing it your way and the ones that get will appreciate it:)
Just know for every negative comment there are over 100 comments praising you, I would like to personally thank you for uploading this video, and all of your tutorials for that matter, as i'm sure for many other people as well your teaching style makes it so easy to get going with the song and play. Thank you.
Exactly a guitar player showing guitar players songs and tunings, I personally could not figure out the tuning but alas here it is without unnecessary explanation.Thank you got a new subscriber.✌️
JJ,Thank you for this site,I've played 40 years ,I put you on and in half and hour these songs are under my fingers,if I put the screws to the wood in a couple days I can sound like these artists...and JJ it does not escape me how close you are to JP on this one..
I've watched several versions of this song and have never been able to get it. This is the first explanation and demonstration that makes sense and easy to emulate! Many thanks, appreciate you sharing this!
Nice!!! Good ears!!! AND playing. I never thought that when this album came out there would still be so much love for this music. We wondered what our kids would be listening to. It's so funny. I thought the opposite. That you weren't showing off. I started playing in 1971.
I can relate James. And I have forgotten more stuff than I play these days...near 60 years old. And I try to show people how to play. To give them the tools to learn the music they want. They're clueless most of the time! Most of the time I give up on them. Hope you're still posting. I got something out of what you put up. At the pace it was done. Good job, sir! Btw...it's the same with model building. Both model building and mpalying music are for the patient at heart. And talent...like you have, doesn't hurt at all!
Excellent lecture. No pain, no gain. If you don't absolutely love and desperately want to learn an instrument, you'll never stick with it. It's the LOVE of it that sustains and endures, and that's true of anything in life. It's the LOVE of anything (or anyone) and its hope and promise of reward that outweighs the suffering endured. Sermon over. Peace. 😷
Who ever the idiot was who said stop “showing off” he is a jerk you are brilliant I’ve always been aware that you lay out the basics of the song so that we can add our own individual seasoning…..long may you continue.
Love your channel. I've been playing for 50 years and you're my go to for learning a song. Although I do also play Richie Blackmore and Eric Clapton. Thanks for all your dedicated and knowledgeable help.
You definitely hold your own. The right people will learn. We are not robots and some folks will take a different route. Like to know more about your guitar as well. Give it up for us who wish to know. Thanks James - Knowledge is power.
Hey James I think you touched on a very interesting point you sat in your room in the eighties and spent hours doing the "work"to figure these songs out . People need to understand that what your showing us is a gift that is free. And myself and others are extremely appreciative of what you do please don't stop.I also hope your feeling better ,going for my endoscopy on Monday.
I’ve always been so close to getting this one and you just helped me put it together and that is why when I’m stuck on something I look through your videos! Thanks brother, keep picking!
Thanks James twice im 65 been playing since I was 10 u make it fun .and f anybody who doesn't get it!! I'm still learning and you make it so I can continue to learn.
❤ your Channel JJ. That was a 100% great explanation of how your vids work. I use to be in my room for hours. Had my 15 minutes of fame many times over.Back then rewind play..... rewind play... you remember. Thx for your time I've learned quite a few songs from you.👏👏👏😎✌👍
Awesome. Thanks James. You're videos are such a great reminder of tunings, small tips and some great stories. Lowers my blood pressure from the daily news. Playing on 74 Martin D35 that i've had since 79.
James, I've wanted to say this for a long time, a couple years, and this is the perfect video to comment. Please! hear me out. When you are demonstrating to us, at times (slightly) you go off point. BUT! You come back emediatly. And when you "go off point", you teach us something. Like.. you might say... "this chord kinda sounds like this song" Or "this riff, is in this song", and then you'll laugh, and resume the song. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, you've opened another door to our musical journey. It is such a great teaching tool that's helped me so much. If I can do this, I can do that kinda thinking. And I do! And I can! Not always lol, but I try! And I practice! I subscribe to alot of teachers and players. YOU man... Are the reason I've progressed so much over the year's! You're style of "teaching", is everything one needs. Nothing more, nothing less! Perfection! Thank You!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Never stop playing! And never stop teaching (yes teaching) lol, all of us that so greatly appreciate everything you do for the guitar community!! Glad to see you're feeling better from surgery! Stay safe!
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. It's truly a great pleasure to watch and learn from you. You are truly a gentleman and a scholar. Be well.
Bravo sir, thanks as always, and thank you for stating what some of us see as obvious. Simply and frankly put, from the PT days through today, you have allowed me to know my potential as a function of what I can figure out with MY efforts. I no longer hear songs as a 'i can never play that' and instead, 'i like that riff or technique, i bet i can figure it out' (and often do). Now, i go back to stuff i grew up with and am playing all that today. In part, i blame you.. :-) thanks again JJ. God bless and keep you sir.
Your videos are a treasure. This is one of my favorites. Years ago I had a friend come by my office with a mandolin and I had my guitar with me- and we gave this a try. Clearly needed this video.
James James aka private tricker you are the best guy for learning pop songs Stones., Zeppelin, Who ect. I play Delta Blues on my two Nationals, and LG2. I'm picking up a Harmony Monterey next month. You rule my man! Cary in Tucson
Not only is your instruction spot on and insightful , the life lessons needs to heard by a generation of I want it now... I can sit and listen all day... but I have to work! LOL . Thanks and never stop posting inspiration and instruction !!!
Thank you for being so willing to put yourself out there for all of us . I apparently must be better than I would ever have otherwise given myself credit for because I absolutely love your lesson style . If you told me yesterday I would be attempting this song in double drop d , I would had my doubts but there is some kind of magic in a wooden box with six metal strings stretched across it that with a little help can be accessed by anyone who wants it bad enough and a great teacher you definitely are ! Thanks again!!!!
You play this like it was easy. You are amazing. thanks for this. Very helpful. I can listen in my mind Earls Court 75 version and original version listening this.
James, You're absolutely right man! You have to put in the time, and once you do, everything begins to fall together. I appreciate you and what you're doing on your channel. Thanks for the explanation. I was having trouble with the middle and now it's crystal clear. You're the best!
Hey James, really enjoy your posts man, for me it's like dropping round a like minded friends house to share thoughts, songs and pick up and thing or two about our passion for music and guitar. Much appreciate the time you take out to share with us. Your awesome dude.
You're the man. Just ignore any haters or silly people. You're the man and your tutorials have been a big help to me. Not overloaded with nonsense. You explain just enough to get people going and if you lived near me, I'd play gigs with you ANY DAY. ROCK ON man, and thank you.
Hey James james ... I like what you said towards the end of your video , I have been putting in the extra hours recently and this has given me a whole new perspective on playing.... in fact I read the tab for this song, practised for hours and hours and then came to your channel to watch you play it as you do ... after putting the time in before watching your video your technique made more sense to me and this made it easier to follow ... this is such a nice tune and I find I can relax while playing it, even if I make a mistake it sometimes blends in and this makes it fun... because music should be fun and people should learn music to make their hearts warmer not to impress other people or be the best. ... thank you for taking the time to go over this... peace.
Love the style you show how you play! I've only been playing around 3 years soon but these types of videoes show me so much more than those unnessecarely long videoes repeating everything over and over. Wishing you all the best James!
16:50 . Man im so glad i found you . You really are a hell of a guitar player and a man to be unapologetically honest about your channel and aim. Im really missing fellas with your mindset and experience in this day and age. So thank you, keep up the good work!
Best channel by far if you how to play and need to learn a song quickly. Tip of the hat and thanks to you for your years of work. From a fellow Crohny.
Tricker...I love that you made the point at the end that playing guitar takes time...OUR time, not YOURS. I am no where near your ability but I love your videos and listening to you play and explain things. Keep up the good work and the variety!
Just stumbled across your channel a few days ago. Thanks for all your hard work. I will never have to look around for another guitar resource again. Amazing collection of music. I'm in the process of teaching my 12 year old son how to play and your channel will be invaluable. Thank you!! (accidentally sent this from my step sons account)
First of all, THANK YOU!! I understand what you're saying about learning how to learn to play. I have been working on this song for at least 4 years on and off. I always appreciate your explanations and often defer to your lessons as the basis for my songs. Not everyone will learn from your style but they can go buy lessons!
99% of us get it. Don’t forget that. I comment very little but I listen a lot and I appreciate it. I’m not expecting to play as well as you, yet, but it’s steps and going above my current ability is what keeps my wanting to practice more. Your videos help. A lot.
I'm living in Munich/Germany and have buyed a guitar before 2 years. Your lessons are great, thank you. It's a little difficult for me because I'm a beginner but it is possible. As you say practice is everything.
James, you are the best. I love your comments at the end. If people don’t get your gifts, then goodriddens. The James James channel took me to the next level. I only have gratitude for your work; it has given me the ability to play at a level that I dreamed of when I was in high school and now can. All praise to guitar great James!
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Let's be honest. You're hands down the best guitar "lesson" channel on RUclips, when it comes to your own specific niche. You're not here to teach beginners guitar, you're here to show fellow guitarists how to play a song they may not know already.
Which is exactly why you're my number one favorite channel for learning songs. I don't need some patronizing, overenthusiastic show host on HowCast or something holding my hand through every microscopic motion, taking 5 minutes to name out every chord and every fret and fingering before moving on.
I know how to play already, that's why I'm here. All I need is to see your left (and sometimes right) hand play it once or twice and I'm golden. Perhaps with a few explanations afterwards for something particularly tricky.
So anyway, rant over. Lemme just say again that I love your channel(s), and you're definitely the best out there when it comes to this kind of video. Keep up the great work man. Been watching for years since the PT day, and still going strong. "Baby, I Love your Way" was the first song I ever learned on guitar, and it was your video that taught it to me. Thanks for all the years of quality content.
Sense of entitlement is the operative phrase - bravo. You are my number one go-to for all the same reasons as stated here. Btw, on the tile thing, do you recommend 1/8th inch or 1/4 inch grout lines?
don't forget the nice collection of T-Shirts
Well said, I echo your very sentiments.
Couldn’t agree more. His paisley tele caught my eye when I was first playing and trying to learn Satisfaction. I’ve come a long way since then thanks to his channel but the best part is that it has taught me how to learn on my own by ear or sight rather than being shown every note.
completely agree!
Some folk don't get it. But I've been playing fifty years and really appreciate that I can jump on your channel and quickly learn something new. You make it so accessible for me as all I need is to watch you play it. So, thank you. All the best.
Man...I miss these videos...I hope all is well James. Thanks for what you shared with us brother!
What a great lecture at the end too...spot on. This was more like sitting with a pal like we did as young kids figuring things out...if someone got it...we shared the basics and then the whole tune....then we had to go figure it out....great stuff.
James,
My mother's last day was 10 days ago and I've been sad since. I just walked my dogs on snowy and cold Colorado evening with your video playing in my coat pocket. As you were plucking your way through Going to California, I remembered times with my mother and my youth trying to learn Page riffs on my dad's acoustic. As we returned home, the snow began to fall, your video restarted, your voice and notes helped me realize just how wonderful and peaceful my life is. Thank you, James.
Craig
Sorry for your loss, sir.
That's not easy. Take care of yourself.
I know Craig, my Mother was my biggest fan, Shhe passed 3 years ago, my Dad following, God bess our great parents and you. keep playing.
keep playing through it.
I was supposed to pick up my Mom from the hospital on Thanksgiving day 1992 but she died 2 hours before I got to the hospital. I still remember the song Bohemian rhapsody was on my truck radio when I started the engine to leave the hospital with Freddy Mercury singing the Mama verse and that was when it hit me that my Mom was gone. Whenever I hear Bohemian rhapsody I think of Mom :*:
I think I speak for 99.9% of the people who watch your channel, you are great! Please don't let the trolls get to you. Thank you, we really appreciate what you do.
best i ever saw...
I love what you said at the end about “you’re not entitled...”.
Well said.
Regarding your comments at the end of the video, all I have to say is spot on! The reason why I keep coming back to your channel is because after decades of sporadically playing the guitar in my bedroom I reached a certain level of musical understanding and finger dexterity where I don't need someone to painstakingly (painfully) explain to me how to place my fingers on the fretboard note for note, naming each string and neck position for each chord and note (with tab). There is a great value in that for certain beginner level players who haven't yet crossed that threshold, and an over abundance of RUclips channels catering to these aspiring players, but not many for intermediate players who appreciate expediency and a more advanced breakdown of particular musical pieces. Thank God for your channel and the efforts you put into generously sharing your knowledge and skills with those who appreciate it!
The exact reason I started following you years ago was because I like figuring stuff out myself, and I'm not a purist, I don't want to know how every note is exactly bent or shook, I want the basic skeleton with tips on strumming, timing and maybe some fills, and I like your taste in music,because it's pretty much the same as mine, thanks for all the years of help, I truly appreciate it
Been listening to your lessons for years thank you iam better for it. You don't even have to speak I just watch your fingers
Well said, guitar is all about PRACTICE there are no short cuts, period..
Thanks James!
My personal take on my experience is I've never practiced a minute in my time playing guitar. I enjoy it way too much to call it practice. The term practice to me means that you are required to be actively working on a given activity whether or not it's what you want to be doing. I always wanted to be playing and figuring out songs and intervals and whatever else this magical thing is going to let me coax out of it. Of course that's not a blanket statement. That's just my opinion, if you have a different opinion, then you are correct in the same way
After listening to the end of this video nobody has an opinion to criticize anything you’re doing here .Ive been playing since 1963. I just retired and over the years your lesson have greatly improved my playing.thanks for all your help JJ.
Alright. This is i guess more than 10th time i watched this video, I can totally relate what you're saying. First time i watched "Babe I'm gonna leave you" and that was enough already to pick my first guitar ever. I started playing guitar about 6 months ago. I can totally play babe I'm gonna leave and "Going to California" . First i did watched tutorials but none helped me to improve. I sat and kept on playing by myself and trying to figure the song and feel it , pieces started to come together, . And in that journey to play "Babe i'm gonna leave you " i learnt so many other songs very easily. You are a great guitarist James. You dont teach people songs like other youtube channels , you connect people to guitar. Thanks for motivation. And keep on doing so
Drop D drone is magical, I’ve been watching you for years and never gets old coming back and watching your videos.🍻
Bloody brilliant, I’m a 60 year old beginner one year of playing and I get a lot out of your lessons. Sod the moaners ❤️
I am on tour and my guitar is in the back of the van. I think I am going to crawl to the back so I can play this with you. You've got me so excited to play this because we are going to California right now! Hello as we be rolling through New Mexico! We appreciate you.
Thank you James. Gave me enough to get started on this song without having to spend a ton of time figuring out each bit.
Appreciate it. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing!!
Wow, I wonder if he looks at these comments anymore...he abruptly quit YOuTube last year but left people with a lot of material...very cool dude.
I had to reverse comments to see if people were still watching these...guess so!
Amen brother! You do a great job of what you do and you’re exactly right! I started in 1968 but quit in 85 for many years after marriage and kids but started back up nine years ago! Skills are earned through hard work and practice unless you are just uncommonly gifted which people like that are few and far between, most everyone including Clapton, Page, Duane Allman, Hendrix, Stevie Ray; etc; started somewhere and just lived and breathed playing and listened to records to learn, I read an article where Keith Richards was interviewed and he said he use to walk around the house with his guitar strapped on all day long! Anyone who wants to play at moderate high to very high level has to put the time in to learn, nothing is given. I never have tried to emulate any certain player but rather learn songs and then make them my own style or taste. Thanks JJ for being you and being true to yourself and others! Keep doing it your way and the ones that get will appreciate it:)
Just know for every negative comment there are over 100 comments praising you, I would like to personally thank you for uploading this video, and all of your tutorials for that matter, as i'm sure for many other people as well your teaching style makes it so easy to get going with the song and play. Thank you.
I really love how you explain the differences of what you hear between the “studio” and various live versions of the song. Thanks so much!
Best guitar channel out there. I hope you never stop posting. 👍
Thanks dude! I started playing in 1970 and I’m still learning something new every time I pick up one of my guitars, again, thanks
Exactly a guitar player showing guitar players songs and tunings, I personally could not figure out the tuning but alas here it is without unnecessary explanation.Thank you got a new subscriber.✌️
JJ,Thank you for this site,I've played 40 years ,I put you on and in half and hour these songs are under my fingers,if I put the screws to the wood in a couple days I can sound like these artists...and JJ it does not escape me how close you are to JP on this one..
grew up with zep still timeless learnt a lot thank you
Incredible tutorial. Always dreamed of playing this song. Thank you for posting this and all your other stuff. God Bless and Go Bills.
I've watched several versions of this song and have never been able to get it. This is the first explanation and demonstration that makes sense and easy to emulate! Many thanks, appreciate you sharing this!
Excellent explanation, 👍
I like the way you put that to that guy I still practice all the time does not come easy nothing does thank you for your lessons you great
Just wanted to say A BIG THANKS these videos have really helped me improve my playing.
Your style of playing and teaching is the best I have seen! That’s just me. I know what I like!
Nice!!! Good ears!!! AND playing. I never thought that when this album came out there would still be so much love for this music. We wondered what our kids would be listening to. It's so funny. I thought the opposite. That you weren't showing off. I started playing in 1971.
I just found yer channel today. Your approach works for me. It's refreshing.
I can relate James. And I have forgotten more stuff than I play these days...near 60 years old. And I try to show people how to play. To give them the tools to learn the music they want. They're clueless most of the time! Most of the time I give up on them. Hope you're still posting. I got something out of what you put up. At the pace it was done. Good job, sir! Btw...it's the same with model building. Both model building and mpalying music are for the patient at heart. And talent...like you have, doesn't hurt at all!
Excellent lecture. No pain, no gain. If you don't absolutely love and desperately want to learn an instrument, you'll never stick with it. It's the LOVE of it that sustains and endures, and that's true of anything in life. It's the LOVE of anything (or anyone) and its hope and promise of reward that outweighs the suffering endured. Sermon over. Peace. 😷
Who ever the idiot was who said stop “showing off” he is a jerk you are brilliant I’ve always been aware that you lay out the basics of the song so that we can add our own individual seasoning…..long may you continue.
I love the way you taught this song, I hope to find many more songs that I like and learn the way you teach. Thank you!
Love your channel. I've been playing for 50 years and you're my go to for learning a song. Although I do also play Richie Blackmore and Eric Clapton. Thanks for all your dedicated and knowledgeable help.
Tx James sweet lesson Im going to give it a go and have fun with it and learn from doing and practicing. 😊 your the best!!
I'm gonna come back to this tomorrow.
Excellent refresher to your already awesome previous video on this song. Thanks!
You definitely hold your own. The right people will learn. We are not robots and some folks will take a different route. Like to know more about your guitar as well. Give it up for us who wish to know. Thanks James - Knowledge is power.
Best lesson for this song I’ve come across. Thank you for this, and so many others of yours I’ve enjoyed.
One of my favorite Zeppelin songs! Thank you very much for sharing
Good job James! Always enjoy your insight into the recordings. Makes me listen closer to all music. Thanks!
Hey James I think you touched on a very interesting point you sat in your room in the eighties and spent hours doing the "work"to figure these songs out . People need to understand that what your showing us is a gift that is free. And myself and others are extremely appreciative of what you do please don't stop.I also hope your feeling better ,going for my endoscopy on Monday.
I’ve always been so close to getting this one and you just helped me put it together and that is why when I’m stuck on something I look through your videos! Thanks brother, keep picking!
Thanks James twice im 65 been playing since I was 10 u make it fun .and f anybody who doesn't get it!! I'm still learning and you make it so I can continue to learn.
❤ your Channel JJ. That was a 100% great explanation of how your vids work. I use to be in my room for hours. Had my 15 minutes of fame many times over.Back then rewind play.....
rewind play... you remember. Thx for your time I've learned quite a few songs from you.👏👏👏😎✌👍
James you're a great teacher with a great personality & mad skills! " Illegitimi non carborundum" - "don't let the bastards grind you down"
Nice lesson. Easy to follow and very learnable. Thanks for this great lesson.
A song i was always intimidated by. Thank you James ! Your time is appreciated... This is great, its up to me now .
I love when I search for my favorite songs, I always find you playing them. You are best, by far, my favorite thing about RUclips. Many thanks!
listening to you play with the rain in the background and actually getting some explanations. Heaven. Keep it up thanks so much.
Love this channel. For many years now. Thank you JJ!
Awesome. Thanks James. You're videos are such a great reminder of tunings, small tips and some great stories. Lowers my blood pressure from the daily news. Playing on 74 Martin D35 that i've had since 79.
James, I've wanted to say this for a long time, a couple years, and this is the perfect video to comment. Please! hear me out. When you are demonstrating to us, at times (slightly) you go off point. BUT! You come back emediatly. And when you "go off point", you teach us something. Like.. you might say... "this chord kinda sounds like this song" Or "this riff, is in this song", and then you'll laugh, and resume the song. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, you've opened another door to our musical journey. It is such a great teaching tool that's helped me so much. If I can do this, I can do that kinda thinking. And I do! And I can! Not always lol, but I try! And I practice!
I subscribe to alot of teachers and players. YOU man... Are the reason I've progressed so much over the year's! You're style of "teaching", is everything one needs. Nothing more, nothing less! Perfection! Thank You!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Never stop playing! And never stop teaching (yes teaching) lol, all of us that so greatly appreciate everything you do for the guitar community!! Glad to see you're feeling better from surgery! Stay safe!
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. It's truly a great pleasure to watch and learn from you. You are truly a gentleman and a scholar. Be well.
Fukin brilliant what a great teacher and guitar player best wishes Kinnon.
Pure positivity from me Jimmy boy. We appreciate the great stuff you do and your love for great music
Bravo sir, thanks as always, and thank you for stating what some of us see as obvious. Simply and frankly put, from the PT days through today, you have allowed me to know my potential as a function of what I can figure out with MY efforts. I no longer hear songs as a 'i can never play that' and instead, 'i like that riff or technique, i bet i can figure it out' (and often do). Now, i go back to stuff i grew up with and am playing all that today.
In part, i blame you.. :-) thanks again JJ. God bless and keep you sir.
"Most people do get it." Thanks. GREAT videos.
Masterclass
Your videos are a treasure. This is one of my favorites. Years ago I had a friend come by my office with a mandolin and I had my guitar with me- and we gave this a try. Clearly needed this video.
Yes James! keep going. Been watching you for years and will do for the years to come
I'm lucky to have found your channel. Much respect. Thank you for all of your efforts.
James James aka private tricker you are the best guy for learning pop songs Stones., Zeppelin, Who ect. I play Delta Blues on my two Nationals, and LG2. I'm picking up a Harmony Monterey next month. You rule my man! Cary in Tucson
Not only is your instruction spot on and insightful , the life lessons needs to heard by a generation of I want it now... I can sit and listen all day... but I have to work! LOL . Thanks and never stop posting inspiration and instruction !!!
Thank you for being so willing to put yourself out there for all of us . I apparently must be better than I would ever have otherwise given myself credit for because I absolutely love your lesson style . If you told me yesterday I would be attempting this song in double drop d , I would had my doubts but there is some kind of magic in a wooden box with six metal strings stretched across it that with a little help can be accessed by anyone who wants it bad enough and a great teacher you definitely are ! Thanks again!!!!
You play this like it was easy. You are amazing. thanks for this. Very helpful. I can listen in my mind Earls Court 75 version and original version listening this.
I was already following you, but you just moved up to become my favorite RUclips channel. You’re a great teacher, and an honest guitar player ❤️🙏🏻
JJ - your channel is superb; absolutely no “showing off” here at all, in any way!! thanks so much for your generosity and talent.
James,
You're absolutely right man! You have to put in the time, and once you do, everything begins to fall together. I appreciate you and what you're doing on your channel. Thanks for the explanation. I was having trouble with the middle and now it's crystal clear. You're the best!
Hey James, really enjoy your posts man, for me it's like dropping round a like minded friends house to share thoughts, songs and pick up and thing or two about our passion for music and guitar. Much appreciate the time you take out to share with us. Your awesome dude.
Love the lecture. Great lesson, as always, brother Jimmy James.
The best tutorials on the net. Good job. Thanķ you Jamesx2
You're the man. Just ignore any haters or silly people. You're the man and your tutorials have been a big help to me. Not overloaded with nonsense. You explain just enough to get people going and if you lived near me, I'd play gigs with you ANY DAY. ROCK ON man, and thank you.
Thanks for sharing this. Love your channel.
Keep doing what you do. And we’ll keep watching. Thanks!
WOW! What a fantastic lesson! You, my man, are one HELL of a guitar instructor!!!!
This is Fantastic !
Epic Tune - Thanks for another spot on vid.
Hey James james ... I like what you said towards the end of your video , I have been putting in the extra hours recently and this has given me a whole new perspective on playing.... in fact I read the tab for this song, practised for hours and hours and then came to your channel to watch you play it as you do ... after putting the time in before watching your video your technique made more sense to me and this made it easier to follow ... this is such a nice tune and I find I can relax while playing it, even if I make a mistake it sometimes blends in and this makes it fun... because music should be fun and people should learn music to make their hearts warmer not to impress other people or be the best. ... thank you for taking the time to go over this... peace.
Keep rollin dude. I’ve learned a number of tunes from you and really enjoy it.
Love the style you show how you play! I've only been playing around 3 years soon but these types of videoes show me so much more than those unnessecarely long videoes repeating everything over and over. Wishing you all the best James!
16:50 . Man im so glad i found you . You really are a hell of a guitar player and a man to be unapologetically honest about your channel and aim. Im really missing fellas with your mindset and experience in this day and age. So thank you, keep up the good work!
Best channel by far if you how to play and need to learn a song quickly. Tip of the hat and thanks to you for your years of work. From a fellow Crohny.
Great song and well explained. Many Thanks JJ!
Tricker...I love that you made the point at the end that playing guitar takes time...OUR time, not YOURS. I am no where near your ability but I love your videos and listening to you play and explain things. Keep up the good work and the variety!
Loved the lecture at the end man. You’re awesome
Just stumbled across your channel a few days ago. Thanks for all your hard work. I will never have to look around for another guitar resource again. Amazing collection of music. I'm in the process of teaching my 12 year old son how to play and your channel will be invaluable.
Thank you!! (accidentally sent this from my step sons account)
Wonderful patient demonstration🙏👍
First of all, THANK YOU!! I understand what you're saying about learning how to learn to play. I have been working on this song for at least 4 years on and off. I always appreciate your explanations and often defer to your lessons as the basis for my songs. Not everyone will learn from your style but they can go buy lessons!
Best guitar channel ever... thank you
I’m thankful for your channel.
Nice comments at the end. I appreciate your approach. Thanks!
99% of us get it. Don’t forget that. I comment very little but I listen a lot and I appreciate it. I’m not expecting to play as well as you, yet, but it’s steps and going above my current ability is what keeps my wanting to practice more. Your videos help. A lot.
I'm living in Munich/Germany and have buyed a guitar before 2 years. Your lessons are great, thank you. It's a little difficult for me because I'm a beginner but it is possible. As you say practice is everything.
James, you are the best. I love your comments at the end. If people don’t get your gifts, then goodriddens. The James James channel took me to the next level. I only have gratitude for your work; it has given me the ability to play at a level that I dreamed of when I was in high school and now can. All praise to guitar great James!
Much appreciate James. You are one of the best.
I plan on learning this one over the summer when I have time, this'll be very helpful. Thank you!
Awesome explanation! Thank you for the led zeppelin lessons!
My first time hearing you unfortunately but will continue to do so. You're a great teacher and fantastic guitarist. Great Job! Thank You so much!
Thank you. Keep on keeping on. Great video.