How do YOU think Joe Perry played this guitar riff?
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
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After receiving numerous queries about the intricacies of playing different sections of the song, I've decided to break down the challenging verse guitar riff, offering insights into its rhythmic complexities.
Join me as we explore various techniques to master this badass riff, honing our rhythm skills along the way. I'm excited to share multiple approaches to playing it, and I encourage you to engage with the lesson by letting me know your preferred method in the comments below. Do you think Joe Perry used one, Brad the other, or perhaps a combination of both on the record? Your thoughts are invaluable!
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0:00 - What are we learning today?
0:41 - Variation 1 Example
1:08 - How do YOU think Joe Perry played this guitar riff?
1:59 - The chord shape and notes we need
2:56 - How to play Variation 1
4:34 - Give your rhythm playing more attitude
5:28 - Why I think the 2nd way sounds better
6:05 - Variation 2 Example
6:30 - How to play Variation 2
8:38 - How to play Variation 3
10:21 - All 3 Variations back-to-back
10:32 - Slight mod to Variation 3
11:03 - How to support this channel
It wasn't until the late 90's that this riff was conquered....as so many tab books had it written incorrectly, with UA-cam the community put it's ideas on how it was played together and eventually it was cracked - absolutely great tutorial :)
I’ve recently gotten into Aerosmith again. Joe Perry is definitely not given enough attention, he is a riff master amongst riff masters. I love Rocks and Toys. Best records and fun as hell to play.
A lot of people have said the same thing about Joe. It's kinda shocking really. I will make sure so feature his genius here and there a little more.
@@SpedSpeddingDon't forget Brad Whitford, he does a lot more than you think
See I think Brad Whitford is the real secret weapon of that band. Joe Perry just looks cooler
@@IndianNuclear1 you just jacked my swag comment about the bass line in that song. The vocals are what most ppl focus in on, the guitar riff is iconic and so are the drums in the intro. Everyone knows it whether theyre a musician or not, but I invite anyone to isolate the bass track to learn the extra special ingredient that makes the whole song move
Yes, and Brad Whitford is even much more underrated.
Back in the saddle is a great tune as well
Always got it on. I sing it every time I sit at my desk. 😂
they all are great tunes, one day the world will understand just how talented that band really is .. or was. . . . Tyler? GTFOH!
Loving your Joe Perry analysis vids. He’s a genius player and underrated. Let’s see more!
So glad you're enjoying them! I will make sure to delve into more of the genius.
“Watering the pansies.”
Good god, man… your sense of humor is off the chain! Love your material.
😂😂😂 glad you got a chuckle out of that.
Sped, love all your vides but Perry has been underrated for decades! Please do more Perry stuff! Thanks for the lessons.
Sure thing! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 🤘🏻
Never been a Aerosmith fan but i think i should thank you for introducing Perry's unique value.
My pleasure honestly. Hopefully you dig in and find some more riffs and licks to enjoy!
for years this rhythm has perplexed me. Thanks for breaking it down!
My pleasure! Hope you find some clarity now plus you get to choose your favourite way to play it.
Your playing and channel are just freaking brilliant, just brilliant. Please keep them coming.
Thank you kindly! So glad you are enjoying my stuff. This is pretty much my format so I’ll definitely be putting out more stuff like this. 💪🏻
LOL!!!! "I'm like your grand dad, but a little bit better on guitar" Hilarious! Thanx for the lesson and sharing your knowledge, outstanding work!
Hahaha, got you with that one! 👴🏻
Hell yeah. Joe perry is the greatest. Aerosmith rocks!...(get it) . How bout some Combination . Thats always been a little tricky for me. Seen others play it, but not slowly. Would love to see that video. and yes... I have a few bucks. 😎
I thought you meant a combination of the two riffs at first. But I get you now. I reckon once we’re done with this one we can move on to others!
@@SpedSpedding perfect. cant wait
Learned it years ago, the "traditional way" but the switch is cool too, I find, palm muting helps it meld.
Sweet emotion please, especially the outro solo- love it- thanks asSpeddestra🎸
Excellent! More! More!!
Blessed be, this is the exact thing I needed after the solos.
Sped I know you have heard this so much but your Les Paul sounds incredibly amazing. Theres not a custom shop that Ive played that sounds any better than yours. Your playing is top notch, your videos are really good, your taste in music is the same as mine. Every video u put out is outstanding not just because of your ability to demonstrate but also because your personality is charming. Thank you for all the content. I would definitely make it a point to see your band perform if you ever come to the States.... When you come it would be amazing if you were ever to make it to Texas! much appreciation for everything!!
Thank you very much for version 2! I just cannot get that pinky stretch in v1 with any real speed. All I can say is more of this song and more Joe Perry!
Yes! Stoked that you found the 2nd variation easier, it sounds better too!
Nice work. Always good to try things in different parts of the fretboard.
Great lesson thank you
Another excellent and informative JP riff video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the Joe Perry stuff!
Well yes, want to know more!!
Great lesson! Thank you!!
My pleasure!
Oh yes absolute killer slayed by Sped never could catch that “swing feel” grove
Great work dude. Love the vids.
Thanks so much, glad you like my stuff.
Oi! Is that you, Joe? On Sped's channel?
all jokes aside, great break down. Youve rekindled my love for Aerosmith with this one.
Ah how cool is that. Stoked to be relighting the flame for you. 🔥
Joe is a bit of a genius really .. his licks are riffs are so original, raw and sadly difficult to do much of it . . but its good stuff no two ways about it, ALL OF IT .. he had the magic for sure
Great stuff❤
Thank you!
Eye opening. I’m now rethinking all my shuffle rhythms.Well done Sped as always. 🎩🎩🎩
I think this fingering works for this riff but I wouldn’t swap something Rock and Roll or Johnny B Goode. I imagine here and there it’s useful to know the alternate placement of intervals though. 🤝🏻
Sped !!!! Another great vid. I like your thoughts on the double tracking and think you are spot on. Since I prefer a one guitar band I would have to go with variation two and then switch it up with four. Oh yeah, you are a very talented teacher with bonus points for the personality. Rock on !!
You're a Genius Sped as always!! I still struggle with speed... I'll just keep on keeping on :)
Thank you for this! I've struggled with this song because this specific part for years and never quite got it right. I'm definitely going to attempt to learn this song again.
No problem, which one do you reckon you're gonna go with?
Keep it going Sped.
Will do!
Awww yeah love me some Aerosmith riffage. Thanks Sped!
Always a pleasure Jonny. 💪🏻
very interesting lesson. I liked your suggestion about slopping in other notes on the 10th fret, as well as the open string for double tracking. Those are great and I can never be reminded too much about them as useful tools for the toolbox
I think you're missing one thing. What i am hearing are the first three notes (the low C) are not swung, but played straight. At least with the guitar panned left (the one panned right has a lot of variations).
This gives it that Chuck berry feel over and over and over again, which I find very very cool
I'd love to see you do vids on the main riff and all the rest of the parts!
I really love these video’s… your humor and talent combined, makes these lessons so much more fun. Like a friend in the room teaching you something new. I’m studying your Rain song video right now, this is next.
That’s really cool, exactly what I want the videos to be. The Rain Song is truly beautiful and I’m pretty confident that that lesson will help you nail it in its entirety. Have fun.
@@SpedSpedding no doubt, you are spot on …. Thank you for making such videos… I wish I had internet in the 80s… 🤓. But you do cover all my favorite classics. I used you ROCK and ROLL Led solo live. It’s great.
Where's Brad Whitford?
I mean, wheeere's Braaad?
Edit: I love the new ending! Make that your trademark.
Yes please sped .🎉🎉
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Let’s do all the parts and then move on to the other great tracks on the TOYS record, mate. It’s a treasure trove of classic rock n roll. 👌🏻🎸🖖🏻
That's the plan!
I suspect Brad Whitford is the man responsible for the feel of that rhythm guitar part.
The fact it’s double tracked I imagine they took one each? Slash & Izzy vibes.
You are totally right about that, my friend...I read that somewhere a long time ago! Brad is the man behind this song!
HAAAA!!!! Pissin about in the garden!!! I was , I love playing that riff on me ole Les Paul!! My Fave thing is playing Draw the Line with my Firebird tuned to A , tuned up really really loud!! Aww life is grand Sped! Well I am back to the gardening now!! Cheers GREAT LESSON!!!
Well if you are already out there you might as well water my wisteria. Whack a bit of fertiliser in it for me; the organic seaweed one. Grazie Mille. 😂🤝🏻
Cracking lesson Mr Sped! Great to hear your dulcet tones
Hey another Joe Perry video let's go
Give the people what they want. 👂🏻
Another great lesson. I like the second and last 4th way avoiding the accidental harmonic. At least they sound best with you playing to my ears 👂🌽 ... Thank You for sharing, the snarkiness is also appreciated 😂
You are crushing the Jordan, I mean Joe Perry - old school Aerosmith ! Have you always liked Joe? Or is it a new interest? Either way you are bringing smiles to thousands of guitarists everywhere. Aerosmith was my first concert and my favorite band for a good while. Keep em comin man. You are the best instructor on You Tube Sped.
I'm a huge Aerosmith fan, with a collection of vinyl that are always on rotation. I realise I need to improve the variety of content on my channel. Some videos can be hit or miss, which can be disheartening. Feedback like this is invaluable, as I aim to provide valuable content that people actually want to watch. However, I don't want to overdo Perry now and fatigue people; I need to brainstorm other video ideas. Your first concert sounds amazing, much better than mine! 😂
@@SpedSpedding As long as you keep being you....I will follow your channel and your ripping guitar work on the Gibson. Not only are you a fine guitatist, you are funny as hell!! I am always looking foreward to a new vid from ya brother!
@@SpedSpedding Ded you ever consider "Carry on Wayward Son" by Kansas? Blistering solo in the beginning the tune and a sweet progression (yet common) during the verse`s. Great song to teach the young players by reaching some nice whole step bends and tasty playin Sped. Just chuckin it out there for ya.Cheers !
What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you! You too!
Awesome, thank you. I've been on an Aerosmith kick lately myself just learned seasons of wither and uncle salty. Was going to do adams apple next but now I might have to do this one. My ears liked the second way you played it the best, all ways sound great but the second one hit the spot.
Yup, I agree with you. The second one just seems to have the right vibe and tone.
Sadly, I can only play this riff in step-dad speed, lol. Or as you put it, Grandad ... My nemesis, Walk This Way and Sails Of Charon. Oh to be young again!!! 🤘
Jordan rocks🤘
Tidy room, tidy licks.
WTH, I’ve never been able to figure that out….DUDE Thank you sooooo Much.
Glad I could help! Which way do you think sounds best?
I liked the first way. More in my wheelhouse.
Awesome, love your style as always Sped thanks for all you do. Think this was the 3rd song I ever learned but not as well as you play it of course) after Stairway and Life In The Fast Lane. Love the deep dive into the variations. The challenge I always had with Aerosmith songs is I could never put them to use in public because I could never sing them ...and couldn't find a singer who could....so I stopped investing the time learning them. That said, this is a great exercise and great for one's chops. Tx again.
You're welcome Damon, stoked to create valuable content for people. Tbh they don't make them like Tyler anymore and I can't even begin to imagine how complicated it would be to play like Perry and sing like Tyler, haha imagine. But like you said regardless of performing them live you can still learn loads and have fun playing stuff at home.
What a great set of alternative ways for playing this stretchy, and a little awkward, riff. Why didn’t I think of this - genius. Makes me wonder about other awkward riffs that can be played in different ways. Cheers.
Glad you like them! Which other riffs has it got you thinking about?
@@SpedSpedding Well the one that I have issues with is the guitar intro to The Killers song Mr Brightside. I could just about play it albeit inconsistently. Another is effectively muting unwanted strings for the riff in Can’t Stop by RHCP. Anyway, enjoy the nice sunny day, keep those knees cool.
Nice job, very informative. I like how you use the bookmarks, most guitar instructors don't use them.
I appreciate that! I think they're useful so people can see the manageable sections and what we're covering.
That my friend was brilliant...I've got a sore hand now and not from potting!
It’ll be from squeezing the hose trigger then. Get back inside and practice the riff immediately!!!
i like those variations but pretty sure #1 is how JP plays....blessings to you brother
Yeah like I said in the video, you mostly see that from live clips but to me the second way sounds more like the vibe of the track. Thanks for watching.
@@SpedSpedding ...and whitford may be playing an alternate voicing along with?
YES!!
🙌🏻 YES!!
Man, so I find that when you teach you stay so true to the sound. JP, Slash Perry..you really nail it. I enjoy these so much many times I listen while working without even watching. However when it comes to learning a Zeppelin solo, THIS IS THE MOST ACCURATE place to learn. Well done. PS do you guys live in the Shire surrounded by rolling green hills and little ponds? Cheers from California
Awesome lesson, thank you. Please yes, the main riff and chorus too?
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah leave it with me I already know those parts and the sheet music is already on my Patreon.
All time favorite Aerosmith song! Thanks for the lesson. The lead lesson is bitchin' too - it's always baffled me.
You have a great tone here. Sounding super good up to speed.
Glad you like it!
You know you've subscribed to the right channel when you learn a riff and sign language during the same lesson...priceless!
By the way, the second version is more how I think the studio version sounds to my ear, for what it's worth.
I believe in giving my subscribers value for money. 🤙🏻🫱🏻
Thanks 👍🇺🇸
You bet
please do a complete lesson. thanks
I saw a video of him, playing it, the main riff, he doesn’t go open, a first fret, first finger second fret, second finger, when he drops the first finger on the first fret, he slides it up to the second fret, for the next note
first solo!
Sounds good my friend. I think the first way sounded right although every band I was in that played that song guitarist always played 3rd position. Trying to remember how Perry & Whitford played it live I think a combination between the two of them. Love your use of the word piss in the UK. If I were sitting out in the garden I'd be drinking a cola slurpee don't know if you have them over there. Anyway best to you & Gab as always!!
Oh really, I would've thought the 3rd/4th variation I touched on would have been the least common, but sounds like your band heard the bite too! Haven't had a slurpee in yeaaaars but a used to get a bubblegum one every time I went to the cinema way back when! Haha.
Sped, mate, I've got a special secret way of playing this one, for when you're the only guitarist in the band and you've got to fill the room: tune your A string down to G. Now you can bar the C chord at the fifth fret and reach all the tasty notes to make it swing. Also gives you access to the high notes for those signature 'deet deedee' moments. Sure, now you've got to move the main riff, but it's well worth a try x
Great tutorial! Thanks! The easiest way for me is the one on the A string starting at the C using the open G. However I think J Perry played it at the 8th fret like you did..
Nice! First or second way at the 8th? Also, they sound killer at the same time. (The mix of A & E.)
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These types of tutorials remind me how much fun rhythm guitar can be also.. I tend to focus too much either on leads or riffs..Few people appreciate SRV 's rhythmic playing also..
Sped. You’re as funny as you are deft at the guitar. Great work,m’man ❤
Haha thanks Jay! Appreciate you.
Yer the best bro
🥹 I try!
Spedly, you need to see a JP with a ring for the Gab finger
This is great. I’ve always struggled with this riff because of the stretch and my disobedient pinky. Did I think of transposing it to another part of the fretboard? No. No i didn’t. Too busy watering the garden.
Least the pansies are thriving! 😂 I’ve got you covered then, and like I said the second variation is actually easier as there’s no stretch and it sounds better!
But did he? 😊 If there could only be one channel for breaking down solos and riffs it is this one.
Glad you’ve put your trust in me. I’m singing Linkin Park now. 😂
Sounds great! What amp are you running your LP through?
Sped, please please do a short video on Slash’s second solo in Used To Love Her. I can’t find a good lesson on UA-cam. 🙏
Love your channel. This may sound off-topic, but, does that Les Paul have an ebony fretboard? Just curious. My two favorite fretboard woods in order are maple and ebony.
Again, just curious
Great vid man. 3 years into pakying guitar (age 46) and just cant get my pinky to play ball when I've tried to learn this tune. Do you have a tab sheet you could share?
The 1st way the correct one, and I assume the extra bite is coming from Perry doing a Page and rolling off all the bass on his amp.
Edit: just seen Tim Pearce say that Whitford was playing an LP, and Perry was playing a Strat. Panned left and right.
Haha, I haven't the slightest intention of trying any of this! Too hard for me, at my stage, and anyway, I like watering pansies! Not really, but adding Perry Peri 🌶 and the Purple Pansies to the future group name list. Love the deadpan throwaway lines 🤣. God knows what your US audience makes of them 🤣🤣 Rock on!🙌😮
Build your way up to it and come back whenever you feel ready! And in response to the throw away lines, haha yeah, me and Gab sometimes watch my videos back before posting to check them and I often say "people must think I'm either Schizophrenic or Mad. Probably both. 😂 I'm not, they are jokes.
I used to be able to play the intro riff really well. This was 20-25 years ago. Nowadays, after a wrist injury on my fret hand, carpal and overall neglect of a regular practice routine, I feel like a beginner when I try to play this song. Probably sound like one too. The verse riff always gave me a hard time. Never saw the 3rd variation, I'll have to try that one!
Sorry to hear that you’ve had a rough time with your hands. Literally my worst nightmare. I hope you manage to get some success out of this riff and enjoy playing that third variation making use of the open string.
@@SpedSpedding Thank you!
Hey Sped you need to check out the outro solo at the end of Amazing. Like the title of the song it's amazing guitar solo. Maybe you can teach us that next?
I will have a listen, thanks!
I’m gonna try the variation 2, the first variation is tiny bit problematic for me when I am playing on stage, standing up. I find myself raising my guitar just for this tune and then lowering back, may be I can avoid that with variation 2.
Thanks for the lesson! A lesson the “Crazy” solo would be nice if you can do it!
I hear you on the stretch. Anyone who slings the guitar a little lower will probably prefer that one as well. Hopefully this gives you a funky work around and like I said, tonally I prefer it anyway.
I think Spud Pudding is the best YT guitar teacher out there. Just kidding about the spud pudding bit. Lol
If only you lived in Melbourne i d take lessons of you for sure.
Ironically had a massive jacket Spud last night for the first time in ages. 😂😂😂😂 I teach online btw, take a look at my website.
@@SpedSpedding thanks good to know!
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Kind Sir , I am new to electric I've been playing acoustic for 45 years. I would love if you could spend a couple minutes showing amp settings on your tutorial. Tone chasing kills my motivation. I feel Id be better off just practicing the wooden Goblin. Thanks for the great content
It would totally depend on the gear that you have and the gear that I have. Historically on this channel I’ve either used a plug-in or my fractal. And usually any time that you can see me using an amp going through my twonotes torpedo studio you’ve probably been able to see the settings, et cetera. I do have a tone video in the works though. Keep your ears peeled.
Too much Comedy on these tutorials, Sped!! Really good lesson on this Joe Perry style!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😂
Magic! The Ole 3 4 1 trick😉,
( back to the watering.)actually)Sod the garden ,gonna grind me axe!😂2
Haha brilliant!
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Never mind the cool riffs, tell us more about how we're screwing up our big break. I was going to do some gardening, but I'm not taking any chances now
I did some gardening, just 20 minutes yesterday and I forgot all of the modal shapes. I mean, look what happened to Kate Bush.
Have you considered covering Led Zeppelin "Going to San Francisco" part during live Dazed and confused at msg?
I play it #3 in the open position. Seems to "bounce" better.
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It is indeed the former that I am here for.
Haha good to know!
I don't like Joe Perry. I absolutely LOVE Joe Perry ♥
I am drinking a variation of that right now. A Canadian Rye and Luxardo Amaretto. It's called a Godfather FYI.
Yes it is indeed! I call it the same thing. Beautiful.
Me likey
My little finger is the black sheep of my hand family. It is difficult to get it to do what it is told. It is good at fitting in your ear however, a real wax weavel.
At least yours has a multipurpose. Most peoples pinky just support their phones nowadays whilst scrolling.
Sped, if you were were playing this song on stage, which version would you play, 1st, 2nd or 3rd you taught us?
I’d definitely play the second one!
The other way is the lazy way - how I imagine Billy Gibbons would’ve written it if he had to sing as well, which is to fret an open C cowboy chord and use all the open strings. So your octave, for example, would be c at the third fret a string, and 1st fret b string. It gives you that bite that you mentioned. The palm muting is essential but a bit trickier, because you’re covering more strings, but I always thought they could done it for one of the double tracks on the original track.
Yeah that’s also cool! I didn’t use the B string C because it just felt too think with my amp settings. Not to say it isn’t on the track though. Walk This Way Gibbons edition would be cool. 😏
I mean Walk This Way
Dunno about anyone else but I play it in the C major cowboy chord shape right down the bottom of the neck.
I’ve never tried it that way. Four string skip? Skills.
Nah. It’s the easiest way mate. No stretching.