My favourite channel for getting songs taught correctly. I been playing since the early 80s when you learned songs by tuning to the record and moving the needle over and over. I’m glad I am able to learn this way (by ear) but if I can get it taught by someone I will do that. Thx
I started playing mid 80s. My breakthrough was Guitar for the practicing musician magazine. They put everything in tabliture. Still remember when they had this song in a issue! We didn't need no internet!!!!!
Yeah, same here. I'm aged 57. I remember, aged 16, sitting in my bedroom with my Kay guitar, 5 watt amp, listening to Live at Leeds, trying to get a grasp of what Pete was playing. That album was a big part of how I evolved as a guitar player in my 20s, playing in Hard Rock bands.
Theres so many hidden little 'gems" in this one song. Pete was like a cryptic chord wizard with taking those basic chords and making something incredibly unique....
I have to say this truly from my heart. Dude I have been around more than 30 Or 40 other channels that try to do what nobody can achieve with the ease clarity and great didactic you manifest. Your blessing no doubt. Thanks.
Fantastic lesson 👏 👌 I love the way you show every little nuance and how it's played. For has-beens like me, I never had time to learn these multi-impossible songs.
I believe he wrote it because a music critic loved pinball. The opening is one of the greatest in rock n roll. He plays with the B minor as well on “Going Mobile.”
I enjoyed this demonstration a lot! I've known how to play it for 50 years but your meticulous attention detail is fascinating; it takes off where other teachers and players would tune out. Btw, I had always thought that that electric guitar "Morse code" tapping pick on the B note on the 3rd verse sounded like a sort of military trumpet playing a staccato series of B's. It was a very intriguing and provocative choice for Pete to make as an accompaniment to the furious gypsy strumming on the acoustic. Maybe his own father's career as a trombonist (?) unconsciously inspired Pete to do it, as well as feature brass frequently on Who and solo recordings. Of course, Entwistle always had that French horn.
What a great song but that intro is incredible on the acoustic - soft and sweet before the onslaught! What a lesson - this rocks out. Much thanks for rekindling an oldie but a beauty. 👍👍👍 Pete Townsend was/still an aggressive player. 🤩
Thank you- you are one of my favorite teachers, and I love your taste in which songs to select. I would love to learn a lot more of the songs on Live at Leeds, especially those versions. I'm having trouble finding lessons that walk through those as specifically as you do. Especially Magic Bus and Overture, but really any that you see fit to teach! Have a great day.
one of my first songs to learn back then (68..!!!)...very powerfull....great although..i'm not a "friend" of Pete Townsend......but that's another story... cheers and thanks for your detailed lesson...much appreciated..
This is cool. Awhile back I saw Greg Koch hawking a Gibson SJ-200 on RUclips and he belted out some Zep and quite a few others (he's a monster player as you know). One of those songs was Pinball Wizard. The intro is great. I took a stab at it about a year ago and sorta gave up. I didn't try very hard; I've been playing for... 45+ years, coming up on 50 . However,... hmm... I think I'm going to have to give this another whirl. Love your videos man.
I've seen 2 videos where he plays the song at different positions on the fret board and with much less detail than what you just showed. Perhaps the raucous live versions are more raw than studio versions. There are a variety of variations in the words from time to time too. The nice part of some bands is varying from studio recordings. It enhances the live experience.
I think your explanation of the accents is a bit muddled. The first 4 accents are on every 3rd 16th note. The 16th note rhythm used in this song is used on dozens of rock, funk and Latin grooves, so well worth mastering. Also I would be wary of suggesting that aggressive is the way to go. To paraphrase from an old flamenco maestro, the real fire comes from clean and precise control of rhythm and accents, not brute force.
My favourite channel for getting songs taught correctly. I been playing since the early 80s when you learned songs by tuning to the record and moving the needle over and over. I’m glad I am able to learn this way (by ear) but if I can get it taught by someone I will do that. Thx
Thanks! I was the same, sitting w the record or cassette. Or even trying to stay with it on radio as it goes by. So much more sources of info now.
I use to learn songs waaaaay before your time. Some beer, mushrooms 🍄, little weed, and red wine. Some other stuff. 🤣😵💫
I started playing mid 80s. My breakthrough was Guitar for the practicing musician magazine. They put everything in tabliture. Still remember when they had this song in a issue! We didn't need no internet!!!!!
Same here ❤
Yeah, same here. I'm aged 57. I remember, aged 16, sitting in my bedroom with my Kay guitar, 5 watt amp, listening to Live at Leeds, trying to get a grasp of what Pete was playing. That album was a big part of how I evolved as a guitar player in my 20s, playing in Hard Rock bands.
Brilliantly done! Townshend really invented his whole style of rhythm playing…I always loved it. Great job.
Theres so many hidden little 'gems" in this one song. Pete was like a cryptic chord wizard with taking those basic chords and making something incredibly unique....
I have to say this truly from my heart. Dude I have been around more than 30
Or 40 other channels that try to do what nobody can achieve with the ease clarity and great didactic you manifest. Your blessing no doubt. Thanks.
Thank you very much for the kind words. I'm tryin'!
Fantastic lesson 👏 👌 I love the way you show every little nuance and how it's played. For has-beens like me, I never had time to learn these multi-impossible songs.
I nailed it with so much ease you are a super master , congrats …. Take request ???
Yep
@@12footchain my preferred band are The Police, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Yes, there are plenty of great guitar songs
Great tutorial! Love the deep color on that SG special.
I believe he wrote it because a music critic loved pinball. The opening is one of the greatest in rock n roll. He plays with the B minor as well on “Going Mobile.”
I enjoyed this demonstration a lot! I've known how to play it for 50 years but your meticulous attention detail is fascinating; it takes off where other teachers and players would tune out. Btw, I had always thought that that electric guitar "Morse code" tapping pick on the B note on the 3rd verse sounded like a sort of military trumpet playing a staccato series of B's. It was a very intriguing and provocative choice for Pete to make as an accompaniment to the furious gypsy strumming on the acoustic. Maybe his own father's career as a trombonist (?) unconsciously inspired Pete to do it, as well as feature brass frequently on Who and solo recordings. Of course, Entwistle always had that French horn.
What a great song but that intro is incredible on the acoustic - soft and sweet before the onslaught! What a lesson - this rocks out. Much thanks for rekindling an oldie but a beauty. 👍👍👍 Pete Townsend was/still an aggressive player. 🤩
great lesson. good tip about using a lighter pick on the acoustic...
Great deep dive into Pinball Wizard…thanks a bunch!
First time I've seen the chord charts provided. Very helpful
Another blast from my past.. thanks again! Would love to jam sometime...
Thank you- you are one of my favorite teachers, and I love your taste in which songs to select. I would love to learn a lot more of the songs on Live at Leeds, especially those versions. I'm having trouble finding lessons that walk through those as specifically as you do. Especially Magic Bus and Overture, but really any that you see fit to teach! Have a great day.
Thank you I’ve been looking for a decent tutorial for the full intro for ages 👍
one of my first songs to learn back then (68..!!!)...very powerfull....great
although..i'm not a "friend" of Pete Townsend......but that's another story...
cheers and thanks for your detailed lesson...much appreciated..
Absolutely brilliant. Love watching you work through this. Best wishes from Derby in the UK🎸❤️
Thank you very much!
Love the detail. Great job 12 foot!
Great channel that's gonna really start growing this year!
Hope so! Thanks! Should break 100k subs this year easily
Great lesson. On live versions I think he just plays a simple A6 instead of the B flat noodling and it’s also quite magical.
Yes, the Woodstock version has that, a quick Bb to A6
This is cool. Awhile back I saw Greg Koch hawking a Gibson SJ-200 on RUclips and he belted out some Zep and quite a few others (he's a monster player as you know). One of those songs was Pinball Wizard. The intro is great. I took a stab at it about a year ago and sorta gave up. I didn't try very hard; I've been playing for... 45+ years, coming up on 50 . However,... hmm... I think I'm going to have to give this another whirl. Love your videos man.
That intro is great, and 100% you can do it
You NAILED it! Awesome!
What a wonderful video have you read music when playing guitar have a good weekend ❤😊
Awesome job
Always love The Who, Top Shelf 12 Ft. ♪♫♪♫♪
Groovy man. Totally cool.
Wicked pissa. (Boston jargon)
great stuff...thanks
Nice Yamaha !
Great tutorial!
Great lesson! Thanks! :)
The solo of Aqualung … and some more Pink Floyd
Thank you!!
You Rock! Thank You!
From Caracas Venezuela 💪🏼
I've seen 2 videos where he plays the song at different positions on the fret board and with much less detail than what you just showed. Perhaps the raucous live versions are more raw than studio versions. There are a variety of variations in the words from time to time too. The nice part of some bands is varying from studio recordings. It enhances the live experience.
agree!
Thank you
Would you be able to do a lesson on China Girl by David Bowie, featuring Nile Rodgers and Stevie Ray Vaughan?
Thanks!
Thank you!
See me . Feel me…. Touch me ….
Pinball Wizard
Queen!!! Brian may titan….
2nd verse it’s open B string not E string. That’s a sweet icing on that cake.
Nice breakdown. Your SG would sound way better thru a real amp however. Maybe that Marshall behind you 😊
U2 may have been inspired by this song?
Old red label Yamaha ?great guitars!
New one fgx5. Link in description. Great guitar
I'm almost going to miss the 12string/6string comments section anxiety! Sounds great!
Townsends best song ha
🎸🎵👍
And the arm reel ???
What picks you use?
Usually mediums, but I used light for acoustic on this song
How do you think he does it?
I don’t know.
What makes him so good?
I can't explain.
Who are you do do dododo
Thought I was
The Bally Table king
But I just handed my
Pinball crown to him!
Who are you referring to 😊
@@dew6874 I don't know, but he sure plays a mean pinball! :)
The Who ? Think Pete Townsend was influenced by Jimi Hendrix with the Wind Cries Mary faster in the other direction . Thanks
I think your explanation of the accents is a bit muddled. The first 4 accents are on every 3rd 16th note. The 16th note rhythm used in this song is used on dozens of rock, funk and Latin grooves, so well worth mastering. Also I would be wary of suggesting that aggressive is the way to go. To paraphrase from an old flamenco maestro, the real fire comes from clean and precise control of rhythm and accents, not brute force.
The fifth chord on the intro does not sound right.
Townsend couldn't play lead he said he couldn't stand any song that zeppelin did clearly he was jealous of page because they were the end of the who
Page also played on the who’s first hit My Generation. Stung Pete’s arse.
@@564df6g5h4d6f5g4h6d5incorrect. On I can't explain.
Thanks!
Thank you!