Angus has said that, during a show, there would be a pile of "plectrum" shavings all around Malcolm's feet. Apparently Malcolm literally "attacked" the rhythm section of their songs.
I use the D shape G to play intro. Learned that back in 85. God I’m old and a C9 shape for main riff. 10 different ways to China :). Been w you since other Channel thanks 🙏🏻
You know James I love Zeppelin, Aerosmith, the Stones ,Beatles ... but it was AC/DC that got me playing guitar. I always wanted to play like Malcolm, IMO one of the best rhythm guitar players ever!! RIP. Malcolm...Thanks for the lesson!!
AC/DC leave space - makes the sound bigger on all of their tracks, very clever on their part. Funnily enough they ain't all that heavy but altogether they sound a lot heavier. As you say the chord based riffing is always immaculate, very effective. Thanks for the lesson👍😊
Great way to describe AC/DC. I grew up listening to them, and I always thought of them as a hard rock or heavy rock band playing complicated stuff; in a way, they are and they do, but not the way I thought. As a novice guitarist now trying to learn their songs, I’m discovering that what makes them so good, among many other things, is how super-tight they play, and usually in a fast-paced, intense, fun, never-let-up kind of way. That, plus they are just so darn good at keeping it simple and catchy.
@@boomerdell Thanks. Likewise spot on too, I'd say, there's a certain immaculate joy about their music. I learned more about them too, in my teens, learning to play. I listened to them prior from about the age of 11 or 12, really took notice from 15 onwards.
I have watched them play that song a few times live, and I am pretty sure (almost 100% confident) that Angus plays that riff lower on the neck, so it starts with xx078x or something, then he flicks the 8 to the 10 (brief hammer & pull off) and then brings it back to xx077x... I'll let you double check, if you look at any video of them live you, you should see him play the lick in that location, which explains why the riff with the strings feels so filled up with so much vibrato (something you could probably not pull if you play it up around xx0033). Anyway, you have had me subscribed for quite some time, to both of your channels!, and I just love all your videos, probably know most of them, hehe, definitely one of the top channels on UA-cam by far. Cheers to you from the beachy shores of Mexico.
You might see Angus play that lick right here in this video: ua-cam.com/video/I6iOVXOBULI/v-deo.html I think the vibrato thing on the strings got me thinking (initially) that he was probably playing the riff way higher on the neck, somewhere closer to the 12th fret where the strings are just much slacker in order to give that wobbly-wobbly sound to the riff. Anyway, thumbs up on this video as always, and you sure have the tone sharp on the nail, love it.
Wild to see how Angus plays the rest of the song also, very talented & efficient movement (between the G & the D, etc), wild to see him position his fingers with the least amount of motion...
Malcolm was such an underated rhythm guitarist. Love the sound of Filtertrons with some dirt. Laughable that many believe they're no good for anything but clean and country tones. Reality they're fantastic for getting driven tones with clarity and definition.
Great song and I noticed a box of Flutie Flakes in the back ground I got a good chuckle cause I have the same box and also a box of Kelly Krunch. Go Bills Mafia. I understand your in the Rochester area. I happen to be living in Oneida which is between Utica and Syracuse. Love your lessons on this channel and Private Trickster. Keep up the great videos I have learned a lot from you !
He actually has solos on songs such as Soul Stripper on the Australian version of the High Voltage album. He also plays the lead intro on Can I Sit Next to You Girl and played the solo on AC/DC's second recorded song, Rockin in the Parlour. He also plays lead guitar as a session musician on Stevie Wright's Hard Road album. He did a fair bit of session work in the early 70s but the names of the albums/songs escape me. Angus played guitar on the Stevie Wright song "Guitar Band", too.
Probably my least favorite song on the record, probably because it’s played so often. However now I feel compelled to learn it. Gotta be in the top 10 opening riffs in rock. Good lesson as usual, thanks for all the lessons you post.
i'd love to have a beer with you mate your taste in music is amazing. Not this song particularly but the songs you play are obscure gems like savoy truffle. And you mentioned John Lennons death on your "Woman" cover, just wondering how old were you when he was shot?
That walk down in the chorus is still my favorite and catchy phrase that makes this my No.1 ac/dc song …thx for explaining that part…great song and lesson..
I remember being a young kid when Bon Scott died and thought they are done ........ of course we all should have known Angus had a pile of tunes still in his brain to come out, I cant even guess how many times I heard that riff as a kid going to the "forbidden" arcade / pool hall on my BMX bike !! awesome playing as usual (and no reverb !! perfect)
Angus has said that, during a show, there would be a pile of "plectrum" shavings all around Malcolm's feet.
Apparently Malcolm literally "attacked" the rhythm section of their songs.
I use the D shape G to play intro. Learned that back in 85. God I’m old and a C9 shape for main riff. 10 different ways to China :). Been w you since other Channel thanks 🙏🏻
Class of 85
I am envious of your pinky strength! Another great tutorial!
Your lessons are some of the best on UA-cam. Great song selections too.
Always enjoy your lessons and covers! Huge thumbs up for the guitar and t-shirt collection, as well!
Awesome JJ《☆》Pulls out a Black Falcon◇¿.👍😎
Stops after trying to mimic the Angus fingering and says "Angus is great". YUP! I've always loved how those guys played complementary parts.
Try the intro up the neck if you’re having trouble, it’s a lot easier and sounds great on the bigger strings. (And it’s where Angus plays it) 😁
You know James I love Zeppelin, Aerosmith, the Stones ,Beatles ... but it was AC/DC that got me playing guitar. I always wanted to play like Malcolm, IMO one of the best rhythm guitar players ever!! RIP. Malcolm...Thanks for the lesson!!
That Falcon is IT. C Can’t help but notice between the shirts and axes you aren’t poor.
Very grateful for all the lessons thru the years. Every little subtle sound. Thanks
I started playing guitar back in the day because of this song and LOVE that guitar
AC/DC leave space - makes the sound bigger on all of their tracks, very clever on their part. Funnily enough they ain't all that heavy but altogether they sound a lot heavier.
As you say the chord based riffing is always immaculate, very effective.
Thanks for the lesson👍😊
Great way to describe AC/DC. I grew up listening to them, and I always thought of them as a hard rock or heavy rock band playing complicated stuff; in a way, they are and they do, but not the way I thought. As a novice guitarist now trying to learn their songs, I’m discovering that what makes them so good, among many other things, is how super-tight they play, and usually in a fast-paced, intense, fun, never-let-up kind of way. That, plus they are just so darn good at keeping it simple and catchy.
@@boomerdell Thanks. Likewise spot on too, I'd say, there's a certain immaculate joy about their music. I learned more about them too, in my teens, learning to play. I listened to them prior from about the age of 11 or 12, really took notice from 15 onwards.
@@boomerdell , its hard to beat ole CCR when it comes to tight rhythm.
Love this song!
Love this song ... was a great starter to Brians run with the band. Film you were thinking of ... Maximum Overdrive perhaps ???
Yeah. You beat me to it.
Amazing
I have watched them play that song a few times live, and I am pretty sure (almost 100% confident) that Angus plays that riff lower on the neck, so it starts with xx078x or something, then he flicks the 8 to the 10 (brief hammer & pull off) and then brings it back to xx077x... I'll let you double check, if you look at any video of them live you, you should see him play the lick in that location, which explains why the riff with the strings feels so filled up with so much vibrato (something you could probably not pull if you play it up around xx0033). Anyway, you have had me subscribed for quite some time, to both of your channels!, and I just love all your videos, probably know most of them, hehe, definitely one of the top channels on UA-cam by far. Cheers to you from the beachy shores of Mexico.
You might see Angus play that lick right here in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/I6iOVXOBULI/v-deo.html
I think the vibrato thing on the strings got me thinking (initially) that he was probably playing the riff way higher on the neck, somewhere closer to the 12th fret where the strings are just much slacker in order to give that wobbly-wobbly sound to the riff. Anyway, thumbs up on this video as always, and you sure have the tone sharp on the nail, love it.
Wild to see how Angus plays the rest of the song also, very talented & efficient movement (between the G & the D, etc), wild to see him position his fingers with the least amount of motion...
Malcolm was such an underated rhythm guitarist. Love the sound of Filtertrons with some dirt. Laughable that many believe they're no good for anything but clean and country tones. Reality they're fantastic for getting driven tones with clarity and definition.
Amen
Thank you so much for all of your videos.
I chose this for the lesson. Subscribed cause you're a local guy. The NU and Sabres shirts gave it away. Now to explore your channel !
Another perfect example!
Malcolm and Rhoads made their guitars look so big because they were both so little. He made that Gretsch look so cool.
Love it James. 🤘
Great song and I noticed a box of Flutie Flakes in the back ground I got a good chuckle cause I have the same box and also a box of Kelly Krunch. Go Bills Mafia. I understand your in the Rochester area. I happen to be living in Oneida which is between Utica and Syracuse. Love your lessons on this channel and Private Trickster. Keep up the great videos I have learned a lot from you !
Thanks a lot!!! Always great lessons!
You're the greatest! thanks!
RIP Charlie Watts
What a great channel!!! You have a new subscriber🔥🤘
Cool thanks, a great one to learn 👍👍👍
Sweet thanks again for another lesson. Hope all is well!
Can you please show how to play bill cheatham by Leo kottke. I really want to learn that. Appreciate your channel
That great Gretsch sound
Malcolm - - The best guitar player who never played a solo. Right? Go NCSSM Uni's!!
Johnny Ramone
He actually has solos on songs such as Soul Stripper on the Australian version of the High Voltage album. He also plays the lead intro on Can I Sit Next to You Girl and played the solo on AC/DC's second recorded song, Rockin in the Parlour. He also plays lead guitar as a session musician on Stevie Wright's Hard Road album. He did a fair bit of session work in the early 70s but the names of the albums/songs escape me. Angus played guitar on the Stevie Wright song "Guitar Band", too.
Probably my least favorite song on the record, probably because it’s played so often. However now I feel compelled to learn it. Gotta be in the top 10 opening riffs in rock. Good lesson as usual, thanks for all the lessons you post.
But great solo !
@@jamesincharlotte One of Angus' best for sure.
A little cheat but I use a Cadd9 instead of a C. Makes the changes easier
James I’m your biggest fan
i'd love to have a beer with you mate your taste in music is amazing. Not this song particularly but the songs you play are obscure gems like savoy truffle. And you mentioned John Lennons death on your "Woman" cover, just wondering how old were you when he was shot?
That walk down in the chorus is still my favorite and catchy phrase that makes this my No.1 ac/dc song …thx for explaining that part…great song and lesson..
I remember being a young kid when Bon Scott died and thought they are done ........ of course we all should have known Angus had a pile of tunes still in his brain to come out, I cant even guess how many times I heard that riff as a kid going to the "forbidden" arcade / pool hall on my BMX bike !! awesome playing as usual (and no reverb !! perfect)
Go Niagara!!!
Niagara U Purple Eagles!
Do you live in the Buffalo/Niagara area?
I used to live in Rochester.
I know Im crazy but I like to use all upstrokes on the verse chords, it makes it sound meaner, at least at the lower volumes Im playing at.
Sounds just like the record
What song was he showing at 3:00?
What’s your Niagara U connection? I’m an NU alum and reside in Lewiston.
My parents both went there.
@@jamesjames9275 That’s awesome. I’ve got lots of friends and a couple family members who currently attend.
Niagara Falls…….slowly I turned……
The intro is easier to play in 7th position.
It's not very difficult in the first position.
I tried the 7th from other lessons and for me I like the 1st.
Angus plays the intro much higher up on the neck
I need to show him my video so he can do it right! :)
@@jamesjames9275 😂
Suggestion, play it through first… thx
Suggestion: Watch my demo video first.