The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand - Rhythm Guitar Cover - Rickenbacker 325c58
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- John's perfect rhythm guitar part for the song that broke The Beatles in America! Contrary to popular belief, Lennon was actually a controlled rhythm player in the early years, carefully strumming to make each note speak clearly. Notice how he strums tight to the strings with a "down-down-up-down" pattern on the G and D chord shuffle rhythms (0:07) and then changes to a more simple "down-up-down-up" on the Em and B7 in the verses (0:11). He lightly pulses his left hand throughout to create even more tonal variation. Watching any live performance of I Want To Hold Your Hand, especially the February 9, 1964 Ed Sullivan Show performance, verifies this observation on John's playing.
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An important part of playing this song like John Lennon comes from using the 7th fret positions for the Em and B7 chords in the verse. Many others seem to play these chords in the open position, but every live performance shows John using higher chord voicing while hitting only the lower strings of the guitar. To achieve his sound you must not use wild downstrokes, rather a controlled strum with left hand pulsing.
Interestingly, John Lennon does not play the conclusionary B7 chord during the 1st (0:20) and 3rd verses (1:24), instead strumming them just before the C chord in the chorus. He does play the B7 chord in the 2nd (0:42) and 4th verses (2:06), but does not strum them in the space before the chorus.
John's bridge strumming on the recorded version is nearly inaudible because he is playing so lightly. The Ed Sullivan Show has great closeups of John's guitar and it can clearly be seen that he plays Dm/F, G6, C, and Am during the bridge.
The Rickenbacker 325c58 factory wiring allows for incredible tonal variation by using the volume and tone knobs. The middle switch position engages all of the pickups, and Lennon can be seen using this position in almost all photographs. At this time, John's wiring would have been the same as the factory wiring since wiring mistakes made while painting the guitar black were repaired by Burns London. No special looms required! In my recording, the tone was rolled completely off of the bridge pickup and the volume was on full. The neck pickup had its tone mostly rolled off and volume turned slightly down.
In the original recording, John's guitar mic was panned left. Some of his acoustic 325 was picked up in the vocal mic along with some of the room sound from his amp. I replicated this by simultaneously recording the amp sound with an Audio-Technica AT2035 and the acoustic sound with a Shure SM57.
This Rickenbacker 325c58 was modified to have the exact appearance as John’s guitar from late 1963 onward. The original Kauffmann Vibrola was replaced with a Bigsby B5 while a Bigsby Bowtie bridge was used in place of the Rickenbacker roller bridge. The TV knobs were replaced with Burns polished aluminum control knobs. A black switch cap was added for authenticity to Lennon's 325.
Instruments Used:
Rhythm Guitar: Rickenbacker 325c58 (2003)
Amp: Vox AC15
Amp microphone: Audio-Technica AT2035
Acoustic microphone: Shure SM57
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The tone of that rickenbacker is insane
@@Jeffcatbuckeye what does the headstock say sir?
what guitar is it? @@Jeffcatbuckeye
John once said he may not have been a technically great guitar player but he could "make a band f**king howl and move". Amen.
And that's what matters :)
He said he „can make a guitar(!) f**cking howl...and sing“
C.A.T. He was a great guitarist. As buddy rich once said, you only get better by playing.
If technicalities are what made great music, we would have likely never heard of the Beatles.
@@ryanspencerlauderdale687 Paul is known as one of the best bassists ever...
John's rhythm guitar playing was understated yet so effective at the same time. He was in a class of his own. Great video!
understated or underated
He was a great rhythm guitarist.
John deacon as well as Lennon
John did just simple chords, the great "complicated" part was player by George Harrison.
@@chesmotennant9301 Hhhmm... I suppose, you don't know for example "Get Back"... 😏
Perfectly done! I was 13 when this song was first heard on our AM radios and it just blew me and my friends away. It was the first Beatles song we had ever heard (1963) and was SO different from any other rock and roll song in that era. I still love it like I did as a 13 year old and I’m 71 now.
Did you get to see the Beatles in concert? If not, have you seen Paul McCarney in concert? If yes to any, were the concerts good?
@@talltree3941 I never saw them live. Thanks for asking.
I would like to know someone who has watched the Beatles live in the 60s
@Joel Turpin Well said. They were VERY distinctive - such energy, amazing vocals - & most of all, unbelievably great songs! After reading & viewing nearly everything about them, including comprehensive books by those who were actually in the studio working with them, e.g., Geoff Emerick & George Martin, I credit Paul's unrivaled musicianship & songwriting for most of the Beatles' success. I believe that if Paul had not been in the group, the others wld have faded into obscurity.
@@talltree3941 would loved to have seen the Beatles but I was too young . I have been lucky enough to have seen Paul twice and he was fantastic. Once in 1990 and again in 2015
The Rickenbacker was made for rhythm because listen to it,
It's beautiful
What about the rickenbacker that george have
The 360 rickenbacker
@@ishimreyes2911 also beautiful sound
Johnny marr disagrees. Jangly lead riffs is what its for
@@noverrr4508 Also disagreed Peter Buck (former R.E.M. guitar)
I think he skips the strum before the chorus because he’s so focused on his vocal at that point.
John Watson it’s a build up for the vocal, they all pretty much focus on the vocal.
Anciel ?
Anciel how the heck is that a whoosh
No, sorry, my error, the wooosh was mine. Sorry
Anciel its ok
As a piano player, I can’t imagine playing like John, he’s such a talented player, I can’t even mimic a single chord he did-
When I saw that you had the rickenbacker 325c58, I never clicked on a video faster than ever.
that is one complicated name
DEUTSCHLAND
M Dub_Dub that’s a Rickenbacker 325v59
@@mr.l4461 No it's a c58 that Mattiboo threw a bigsby bridge and tailpiece on along with the knobs. I remember him saying something about it like 4 years ago. Real v59's are a bit pricey cause they were only made for a limited time.
@@twodollaryogurt3678 @Two Dollar Yogurt i'm pretty sure c58s are still like 3k... Depends on your definition of "pricey" 😂
I want a rickenbacker guitar
Those are some beautiful guitars
@@finnhoward8446 Show me a single, genuine Rickenbacker that has ever sold at that price in the current market.
Calling bs on that!
Finn Howard show us then
Yeah, here in Brazil is so freaking expensive, it's way more than a used car! I am planning to build one.
Finn Howard they’re knockoffs dude
I was 13 when this came out and remember for the first time thinking 'is that what they call rhythm guitar? It's fab!
It amazes me how John would have sang those vocals and played this at the same time. Great playing by the way.
Seeing the intricacies of the rhythm and chords in this video makes me appreciate this song soooo much more
The sound you make really drive the song. Listening to the sound you make with this guitar made me realize the importance of john lennons guitar playing to the beatles sound.
John was underrated as a guitarist I think
Lennon wasnt,george did the solos but john was originally going to do it so not underrated.
not really...
@@pictureofhouse4323 Nope,its true i read it off a book.
George was the underestimated guitarist
@@randomuser964 I think Ringo was the most underrated
John's playing was so unique. Another great video!
Very true! John had natural sense of rhythm and his strumming style is very economical. I'm not sure why some people paint him as a sloppy, wild player when he was actually quite light on the strings! I tried to capture his style in my video!
@@mattiboo And you do it perfectly!
it was not
Love him, but nothing unique about it.
You nailed it. John’s rhythm guitar made the whole song.
Wow, really makes me realize once again how brilliant the Beatles were at composition.
That Ric 325C58 tone is fantastic! Great work recording and sharing the rhythm playing style of John Lennon!
This is completely wrong, but why bother.
Did you have time to beat your wife abandon your child and find a Japanese Mommy?
but does it DJENT?
Yeah i real love that Ric jdbdjdbdj37646484837373737bdjdbdbdhdhdh tone
Dee Donner Ramone edgy
Duno about anyone else but not only when listening to the Beatles play their music, but when you see people cover/tutorial their music, it makes you appreciate their music even more. Seeing their music broken down and visually in front of you, how to play their songs.
That's when you really get an appreciation for how great Ringo was too. You see how his deceptively simple ideas supported the other guys' playing perfectly, and how his time feel was in a class of its own. Just an amazing drummer.
You forgot to do the Lennon power stance. Lol. Great job tho
I always thought he may have gotten that from Roy Orbison.
John played with a stance George always played lunging forward and Paul had his legs like somewhat crossed
@@swearlingvortex3025 Paul was always bobbing and moving around like a maniac I love it
@@Breeze1 from my Sullivan observations, John stared straight forward into the crowd, up and down, Paul was a bobble head and George kind of rocked back and forth
@@Vincentlpp08 George was the quiet one on and off the stage and even his playing style shows that. He let his guitar do the speaking
We need more real musicians, those who cover songs this way like this
There are literally millions. Look harder. Don't be a le wrong generation prick
@@ggthewhale True. There are tons of musicians here on RUclips who make these kind of covers.
@ A cover isn't the same as copying or stealing. He's not saying that he made the song or anything, he isn't claiming it as his own. Covers are great for practicing, and for simply having fun. And that's what music should be all about. Tons of really talented and famous musicians do covers during concerts.
Semper Fi to that...
Musicians create music, a radio can repeat everything you want.
I mean, The Beatles were not known for complicated songs, but they were very good at transforming emotions to music that is lovely to listen and sing to. So that’s pure art 🤗
They definitely have a few complicated songs though. Good morning good morning is one and also happiness is a warm gun.
sure it's not complicated when you listen to it but trying to play their songs? Even this one? It's not as simple as it sounds.
I could play more than 10 songs from Ed Sheeran on my guitar yet I struggle to play more than 5 Beatles songs, a lot of their songs are deceptively simple.
I've played guitar since I was 12 and I'm 40 now, there's always been something special I can't describe about the sound of the Rickenbacker.
A lot of those Creedence Clearwater Revival hits are on a Rick 325--albeit a very modified 325.
I love how the Byrds used the Rickenbacker too.
The song that changed everything, and you have captured its life-force.
My Gosh why are you so underrated...?
*YOU* have a Better feel than guitar secrets, better atmosphere, provide chords, show high definition, You do everything amazingly, Matiboo You might not respond to this but you're the reason I tried out guitar, and I'm still learning and all I'm saying is that you are an inspiration to many and *NEVER* stop making videos M8.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you picked up guitar because of my videos and I wish you the best!
mattiboo At 0:11-0:14 I thought the E minor and B7 chords were open chords played at the 2nd fret. And the G Chord at 0:23 were open as well.
The Cathedral Knight How is he underrated? He’s got almost 40000 subscribers?
I wonder what camera he uses...
Not to mention Mattiboo isn't an ass_ you know what like the other fellow you mention. Great guy to do all this work...
I Want to Hold Your Hand was the first record I bought. This gives me new insight into Lennon's role in it.
That drop from g Maj to b minor still astounds...
That guitar is beautiful.
$$$$$$$ Its a Rolls Royce of guitars
I played this song exactly like this guy does but in acoustic, believe me it's not easy...
Edit: I'm in love with John and his Rickenbacker ❤
It's not easy. Mostly jumping chord without looking
@@cinematograficodream5103 of course it's not easy but i've been practising this song for half a year, anyways, it sounds amazing in acoustic too :)
@@WhoamI_2004 For sure! :D
That tone is so good
Hard to believe they were kids when they first recorded that. All those chord changes, unbelievable
Tell you what dude, just came across this for my love for the Beatles and after watching the first 6 seconds, I'm subscribed
Magnificent! A perfect rendition.
The record that opened a whole new World : literally stopped people in their
tracks when they first heard it .! They knew.....!!!
What a great sound this guitar makes, oddly soothing
Ah, sweet rhythm! Most don't realize how integral this is to what we think of as music. Great vid, mate!
John Lennon and Brian Jones almost have identical guitar playing style.
Of course John more on powerful notes and solos
And Brian more on Slide and Blues but you can see/feel how good their playing are
Awesome performance!
Thank you! It was a lot of fun trying something new by standing!
mattiboo why didn't you wear the same suit from the twist and shout video you made.
mattiboo why didn't you wear the same suit from the twist and shout video you made.
mattiboo good video
Good chord changes need to work on your strumming though you need to get out the metronome
So great to see you make this video! I started playing guitar again because the Beatles are so amazing and I learned this song a couple months back. Your channel is my favorite for Beatles covers and tips. Keep making great videos!
Awesome that you are back playing The Beatles on guitar! They truly are the band where the more you listen, the more you want to learn. Thanks for being loyal to my channel, I appreciate that!
BEAUTIFUL!! And thanks for your awesome cover of a song that rocked my world in 1963 when I was just 13. Loved that song then and still do. Well done!
Great tone indeed. I listened to the rythm guitar only years after playing a different kind of music and re-discovered the sound of the Beatles. Great job ar showing this one.
I was offered a Rickenbecker many years ago at a great price, and only regret these years that I didn’t buy it... I was playing Blues and using Fender guitars at that time...
I have not played too many full scale 6 string Rickenbackers. I wonder if they would work for blues!
mattiboo sorry, I should have mentionned that it was the reason why I didn’t buy it. I was only playing Blues at that time, and it didn’t fit my playing because of that... But I learned how to play guitar with the Beatles, and when I switched to Blues, I still liked to play Beatles songs once in a while, and my wife was always telling me to learn newer songs instead... I did, until I realized that those younger than me were re-discovering the Beatles as it was new music for them. I took a break from Blues and went back to my old stuff, Beatles songs... And that is THEN that I had regrets about that Rickie I didn’t buy 😢
Oh yeah, I'll tell you something
I think you'll understand
When I'll say that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
Oh please, say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
I'll let me hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
And when I touch you I feel happy
Inside
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide
Yeah, you've got that something
I think you'll understand
When I'll say that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
And when I touch you I feel happy
Inside
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide
Yeah, you've got that something
I think you'll understand
When I'll feel that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
i have recently became in love with the beatles, i asked my parents for an electric guitar and my birthday is tomorrow, i can just feel that there is a guitar somewhere! this song was the first song that introduced me to the beatles and if i get a guitar tomorrow, this will be the 1st song i learn.
Hope you get that guitar and best wishes for learning! Music is one of the best hobbies!
Greatest rhythm guitarist we have ever seen!
Greatest poprock band! Changed Everything culturally,Yeah,Yeah, Yeahhh
Awesome and Fantastic cover!!!! Could you do Helter Skelter by The Beatles please??? Thanks and again awesome cover 😎
Nice to meet you
This is a precious guitar with good sound. I give it a thumbs up.
Nicely done and I appreciate the detailed explanation above. I grew up with The Beatles and it appears you are much younger. You demonstrate a lot of maturity in this work.
Can't beat that gold dust Rickenbacker sound
Your style is incredible
Just like The Beatles. Please you could take the cover of While My Guitar Wently Weeps.
Greetings and continue like this. 😉
@@MrFrampo56 its spot on!
@@MrFrampo56 I agree. At the 2:08 mark he messed up a D chord. A D chord! That's like a rookie mistake
All this shows is what geniuses the Beatles were in taking simple chords and making them work to create something new yet familiar ...
Absolutely beautiful!
And he did this standing up!!!
Great playing and beautiful guitar, man!
I like very much your insights of the guitar and the role it played on the original recording. You sir are a professor. You will get many views because many beatle covers do not go into this educational material that expands the knowledge of HOW things were done, and the original guitar used in each recording. Thank you very very much for your videos and keep posting.
Very nice. I have never played a Rickenbacker in my life, but since that was one of John's main guitars I want one.
It’s so beautiful 😭😭😭😭
I was surprised. Really amazing.
Indeed :)
Brilliant songwriter guitarist & singer..for me the heart & soul of the band.
Wish I could remember the first time I heard this. I knew I instantly loved it. Can’t remember when but it was December of 63.
Maybe their greatest song ever when all is said and done. Early stuff too often gets overlooked.
Just like the original! Amazing!
Great job. One minor point, John plays the open D major chord with an F# added on the fourth string, fourth fret with his little finger. Except on the "I can't hide" part, where it sounds, and looks (from the Ed Sullivan video) that he hammers on and of a B note on the the third string, fourth fret with his little finger.
Mr. Mattiboo, It DON'T get no better'n this!! Wow!!! I've been 'tribbin' with this tune for FIFTY FOUR years now, and you sir, have just taught me how to TRULY play it!!! Thanx SO much young man. This is really "Fab". I'm also a Luthier that "Clones" RIC's, for myself and friends. Scale length on my 325 version is 23", with 22 frets, a Zero fret, (GreTsch style), and is 1.75 across the nut. You manage to PLAY the original 20 3/4" scale length W/O a problem, I CAN"T, so I made my own, Lol! Also did two 360 12vers, and a 360 style 6 string, and have one more 12ver in the "hopper". I'm lookin' forward to more of your RUclips "CORRECTIONAL" Vids. Again thanx, and God bless you! PS: Sure wish the "TUBE" was around back in the "DAY", but then we wouldn't have developed such strong Phonograph Arm muscles, Har!
Thank you very much! Crazy cool that you have made your own Rics! The scale of the 325 does make it tough to play, as one John Lennon impersonator has told me, the 325 "fights you". Glad my videos have helped an original Beatles fan such as yourself!
The more I see a rickenbacker the more I want one but I cant afford it =(
I couldn't either, so I build my own, difference being, ( one difference) mine are PLAYABLE, 1.75 across nut, as opposed to 1.6 for RICS!!!
This was awesome! Can you do hey bulldog
For a man that just has a Rickenbacker guitar, he does it justice
I love the clean sound this is so good!!
For the love of all things Lennon, how many Beatles guitars do you have?? Holy fuck, both Ricks, Casino's, Hofner's, Gibson's.......Great videos, great playing!!!
When'll you do a face reveal?
Never! He probably stole all those fantastic guitars! lol ;)
GTM Probably never. Many RUclips guitarists suffer from lack of head syndrome. It’s inspiring to see how music helps them overcome this handicap.
GTM why would want one? I don’t care about his face, I came here for the music
would like to see the face behind this amzingness
He's The Doo
beautiful guitar and amazing cover
You are the reason I was inspired to purchase a 1999 620 jetglo ricky with a ac10 vox. I never seen or heard of one before I saw this video. Did my research and was blown away by history and tone, specs, etc. They dont even make these type of instrument brands anymore, wow. Thanks for everything cant wait to receive my guitar and try it out
Wow, congratulations! The 620 is a beautiful guitar, I'm sure you will enjoy it. Agreed, Rickenbacker is a real deal guitar brand, and they have always made their instruments in the United States. I'm very happy for you!
Thanks man just waiting for this god dang hurricane to pass haha
Beastly. Great playing and write up. For every one of your videos it sends me googling the guitar model that you happen to be playing. I'm mainly an acoustic player wanting to dabble in electric and as a big Beatles fan I'm trying to find the best all around Beatles electric to get. Trying to talk myself into a Casino Elitist.
That's great! The Casino would be the best choice for an all-around Beatles electric guitar. They are quality guitars at any level (Standard, Lennon, Elitist) and they sound great clean and distorted. Since you're an acoustic player, you may enjoy the hollowbody aspect as well!
rob w same. I only play acoustic and was thinking about an electric guitar that suits the Beatles music
Yea! If you have a chance to try a Casino out, go for it. I think that could be your best option for a Beatles electric guitar.
i think this is just like an old video , but i Love it 😍
He plays the E minor and B7 on the lower frets on the record.
Brilliant cover mate this is what I want from a cover on RUclips isolates the music in the background to hear the person
Ok does anyone know what strumming pattern he’s doing at 0:12 , 0:18, etc. ? Because It’s been stumping me because it’s not a terribly hard pattern, but I just can’t seem to figure it out.
DUDUD DU DUDUD?
You have to mute the strings with your fretting hand after every strum. Just let your fingers up a little in rhythm with the beat
The boys had some complicated rhythms.
All for 4 boys who couldn't read music.
Your chording fits and sounds the best I have seen and heard. Your conclusions are spot on.
Perfect shirt and guitar for this song. It sounded superb.
I love that guitar! You are lucky to have it!
JUST TELL ME WHERE ARE YOU FROM , you really play this amazing man😍
Oh yeah, I'll tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
Oh please, say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
You'll let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide
Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide
Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I feel that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
Nice job Lad
Missing the pinky on the D chord
It's the one last thing
I'm playing this on an acoustic. Would this be the reason why its so hard to stretch out my pinky and play that note?
Yes, an acoustic guitar typically has a slightly thicker neck, so that could be the problem.
Might be. That Rickenbacker is a short scale guitar, 20.75" (52.7 cm), from one end of the fretboard to the other. A Gibson Les Paul for comparison is 24.75" (63 cm). A Gibson J-200 acoustic has a scale length of 25.5". So for sure your fingers are doing a lot more work!
Yes, along with what others have said they typically have a higher action (string height) than electrics to prevent fret buzz meaning it's a little harder to play
Well I bought a squier strat and things seem easier lol
@@MidnightStorm4990 ha good
fabulous job.
Your so gifted 👍love listening to your videos
You know who has hands?
The devil.
You know what he uses them for?
*holding*
AgentMinor ReligionBrigade ?
@@Deus_1 beatles sold their sold to the devil
@@Deus_1 walk hard the dewie cox story
勉強になります。ありがとう。
Thank you!
@@mattiboo what is the meaning of that i don't understand the sushi language
John must have had a Hell of a good time. Beatles had top 5 hits in 1964. Who gonna top that?
Great guitar stuff here and I couldn't resist to sing the song.
I wanna hold your Guita-a-a-a-ar
I wanna hold it nooooow
I'm always amazed at guitar players who can move their pinky finger. it's so hard for me, it feels like my wrist is going to break lol
Subscribe to Pewdiepie its hard for me either during first time , the simple method is try to form your hand and finger like metal symbol , and stretch the pinky wide as possible , then try to hit note with it , try it everyday then it would be much easier
I’m in love with toaster pickups because of these guys
Makes you appreciate what a great rhythm guitar player John was and a richenbacher has the perfect sound for their music
Very impressive, but can you play songs Gently weeps while my guitar?
I was waiting for it in your channel
I thought john attacked his strings..
That is a common misconception, watch a live performance to see that John was actually very light in the early years! ruclips.net/video/jenWdylTtzs/видео.html
mattiboo ah, I see.. I've seen that video about over 50 times and I never noticed that, cool
Where did you get the Rickenbacker 325 c58? :)
mattiboo he was a bit more rough though, msjokes's video about john's playing really captures that
In the early days, John was very careful about playing and far more controlled than mjsokes portrays him. Check out this 1963 video of The Beatles playing "I Saw Her Standing There" and look for John's right hand. The movements are small, quick, and light on the strings. ruclips.net/video/UtXrbGR06nE/видео.html It seemed John got sloppier as time progressed, but he almost never played as crazily as mjsokes shows.
Flawless job! I can listen to this for hours.