TONY IOMMI's 21 Greatest Guitar Techniques!
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To celebrate passing the 100,000 subscriber mark, I wanted to put out this Tony Iommi techniques video. :) Thanks everyone for making this channel what it is today.
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:34 Deeper Note/Chord Alternatives
2:03 The Interval of the Devil
3:23 Using Space As a Tool
4:34 Hammer/Pull Pentatonic Runs
6:52 Adding the 2nd Interval
8:44 Behind the Nut Bends
9:57 Quarter Bends
11:18 Frantic Vibrato
13:42 Hammer On Power Chords
14:30 12th Fret Barre Fill
15:50 Mega Trills
17:00 The Power of Repetition
17:57 Descending 3rd Sequence
19:02 Tuning Down 1 1/2 Steps
19:30 Triplet Riffs
21:06 Extended Bends
22:26 Pedal Tone Riffs
23:01 Pentatonic Bend Motif
25:09 Layering Solos
26:03 7(no 3rd) Chord
27:23 The War Pigs Lick
Iommi is the reason I wanted too start playing. The man's tone and musical style rocks my world
Same here! Bought my first guitar a year ago/ SG :) my first song i learned was Killing yourself to live, haha
Sotis175 that’s my favourite sabbath song, I’ve been dying to learn it. Did you use tabs or a video?
No, he metals your world
Geezer Butler is why I started playing bass!
Same here, man.
Iommi's style IS Simply Badass, amazingly can do so much with so little, he is the master of reality.
And Insanity
the Hand of Doom.
When I was a kid in the late 70's early 80's, my parents would take us to the local K-Mart and each one of us would get to buy something. I always got an album. Back then they were $5 to $10 depending and that was my "allowance" for mowing and all the chores. I snuck in the Black Sabbath album Black Sabbath right at the checkout when my mom wasn't looking. She never would have permitted it. I ended up with it! I had to hide it in a Grand Funk Railroad sleeve and listen to it when she wasn't home (my dad didn't care) One night I was listening to it while laying it bed. I had the speakers on either side of my pillow a few inches from each ear. That shit was genuinely scary. I can remember there was a thunder storm and a tree branch was hitting my window! I thought evil forces had arrived and they were coming for me. Silly, but not back then. Now, I play it on my guitar all the time. Iommi is a badass. One of my top five all time.
Great story ! The power of music !
Man I'm 52.... Back in NY me and a friend of mine where listening to Back Sabbath Heaven and Hell with Ronnie James Dio and there was a spiritual I don't know how to explain it... We where not High or drunk ... But that walk home I was scared shitless thinking the devil was gonna jump out from behind the tree's...
cool story
„Something that seems to be lacking today is the concept of leaving space“ Very true
It literally cracks me up that there are 61 people who gave this a thumbs down. What, what would it take to give it a thumbs up? This was awesome! I know most of the techniques and the songs but it’s great to have it broken down - so useful! And fun too
Ah man you could put a video up of a cute puppy and someone would thumbs down it.
How could you thumbs down a video on Tony Iommi? Must be Christian moms.
You could give Tony three strings and 3 frets and he could make an awesome riff.
You could take his fingers and he still would play great
He did, the opening of Into The Void is just the first three frets of the 6th 5th and 4th strings, i learned back when i was just a beginner, i love that riff.
Direst I love intro riff too and they say Motorhead started speed metal but Black Sabbath were an influence as well with palm muting, power chords and time signature changes way back then.
@@andrewking9761 Tony Iommi influenced me to play guitar. 🎸
9 notes is way too much he’ll make a whole solo
I love Iommi's vibrato, it's just purely me(n)tal and aggressive. It epitomises everything black Sabbath is for me. No shock rock bullshit. Just pure unbridled, fear inducing, audial madness. That is what turned rock to metal. Unlike some of those that came after him he didn't rely on masks, makeup or some façade of Satan worship, he relied on his skill.
That's why i love black sabbath so much
on the other hand, Sabbath definitely had a facade of Satan worship. Their s/t had a huge inverted cross as its gatefold sleeve artwork and Sabbath's logo usually included a devil. Needless to talk about SBS's cover art. Plus Geezer and Tony certainly were into the occult - not simply as a joke, although they've always denied they were satanists. In Tony's own words :
"We were very interested in the satanic side of stuff - certainly Geezer and myself. We were interested in the occult just out of curiosity... We wondered what would happen if we did certain things, just like we wondered about life after death. We got into all sorts of stuff. Maybe it was the drugs in those days - I don’t know! And we’re still using that imagery with Heaven & Hell."
There was some shock rock to an extent, but it was more like they wanted to create a musical version of a horror movie than anything
Masks…makeup…theatrics and fake satanic satire. Why does that sound all too familiar. Im trying to remember ? Oh wait!!! I remembered that sounds erie close to.. GWAR they learn to play after a while they learned to play their instruments. All jokes aside, Black Sabbath has spawned, so many copycats and sub genres definitely one of the most original sounds I can think of
That's a beautiful SG.
I didn't know John Cusack knew how to play and teach guitar. Good stuff.
The fact that I just started a new job and learned that one of my colleagues is 2nd cousin to Tony Iommi himself is still surreal to me, I started playing guitar last year and Tony was and still is one of biggest inspirations
Tony is the reason I play guitar today. And, I share a common trait with Tony: I lost my thumb on a lathe on my right hand. They reattached it, but I have no feeling and it is gone past the last knuckle. Try holding a pick with no thumb. Not easy to do. I made my own prosthesis but eventually found this thing called a Pikmax. It is a plastic holder that has a pick attached. Fits in the palm of our hand and keeps the pick perfectly placed so my thumb just kind of rest on it, it is not responsible for any holding pressure. Thank God they invented that thing. It would be a great product for you to demo, even if you're not handicapped, it works really well.
Tony also from my research, had his guitar tuned to C- and used banjo strings at first to ensure that his damaged finger tips, for ease of use. Then eventually had his own strings custom made for his purpose and ease of use, Thanks, enjoy your videos, great playing, thanks!
sparkomatic100 he did not tune down until the third album onward
Master reality is tuned Low C#. I thought .
Iommi's finest playing was on the albums where he is just tuned down a half step in Eb like on Heaven and Hell an Dehumanizer, Sabbath's best albums IMHO.
He used banjo strings as he couldn't find strings that were thin enough at that time
And also Tony plugs his guitar on the bass amplifier.
You do Sabbath justice, great teacher!
hey man you are like the master of tony's playing it would be fucking awesome if you would do a few lessons! please do it some time, mostly soloing stuff or just some licks or maybe some riffs! i think a lot of people would like it!!!
I’m subscribed to you lol
Oh wow, I taught myself to play Paranoid from playing the record 100 times. I’m playing it the way you say Toni played it!
Best Tommi lesson ever. Period.
You covered Tony Iommi. You can quit now. No need to cover any other guitarist.
Haha!
Dont forget zappa
All others are just poor emulators
lol
@@thundersuckler5194 ugh, bullshit, get out more
Lovely stuff. Sabbath was my first gig back in 78. Tony reorganised every atom in my body. Truly the Master of Reality.
Slight correction on the finger tip story. On the day he was due to leave his job and turn proffesional musician Tony was assigned to a machine he was not trained on and as mentioned cut off his finger tips. Doctors told him he would never play guitar again. Because back then there was a lack of prosthetics Tony took an empty washing up bottle and a soldering iron, effectively making himself new finger tips.
James Lewis metal as fuck
Imagine if he just gave up then. No one would have blamed him, but nope. He went on to become a wizard
instead he went on to bet the father of all metal music@@codymccormick2613
After his injury Tony heard & was spurred on by some of Django Reinhardt's playing whose left hand had been badly damaged in a caravan fire very early in his career but went on to become one of the finest jazz players out there.
Heavy metal was made from a piece of heavy metal
Iommi is endlessly a player of interest. Years it has taken to master the techniques of those old records. Many never do. I can't imagine playing metal rock and not wringing out all I can from SABBATH. IT DESERVES TO ACHEIVE IMMORTALITY because it is godlike.
IOMMI taught me how to play guitar long long ago. He's second to none. Man you have a 'super chill' way of showing these techniques. My Sabbath sounds better today bro! Thanks for that!!!! (subbed) "Your tone and guitars are killer!" \,,/
I've been listening to the first Black Sabbath album lately. never fails to amaze me how good Tony Iommi is. That album came out when I was 9. We used to listen to it over and over again trying to go into a trance. Lol
So simple yet complex. With this, you can see how guitarists such as Mr Jerry Cantrell plays... Very fucking similar. I say if you are an aspiring metal guitarist or simply playing guitar in general you HAVE to study Iommi. His playing style is the go to for beginner and intermediate players to understand rhythmic concepts and playing with the "colors" of the fretboard. I love this video man. One of my favorites that I can watch over and over again
Every heavy metal band that is, was, or ever will be owes their existence to the great Tony Iommi
Tony was a Master of Time and Space🤘⚡️🤘
Billy F Gibbons please. Thank you. Your videos are the best.
Billy is the man...tastiest player ever...The Rev. says more with 6 notes than most do with 50...
@ Layne Franklin U r half right....EVH and Billy F Gibbons r the tastiest guitar players ever!
At 3:45 I was just about type "there isn't enough space in today's music & guitar playing!"
And then he says as much. It really is important, you have to leave some space for the brain. Otherwise, it is just overwhelming and not musical.
David Gilmour is probably my favourite player when it comes to leaving just the right amount of space between the notes (as Beethoven is reported to have said, "music is the space between the notes") but he's not the only one.
Amen!
Matt Gilbert my son was in many heavy metal bands and I kept thinking something was missing. Besides the fact I just figured I was too old to appreciate it fully. It’s the Space! They never left any space in their songs. Plus if there are no slower parts then you can’t kick it faster for emphasis.
And EVH leaves as little space as possible :D
@@Guitarplayer724 But he's not constantly soloing and his riffs are musical, he'll change the accent on certain beats, or a different voicing, there *are* pauses, he'll have some parts mixed down a bit, and so on. I mean, "Jump" is all keys and one solo! No in-your-face- rhythm guitar (it's there, but mixed way down)
@@Guitarplayer724 But he plays rings around Tony and only a waterhead would argue that
1000 times better than most of the tutorials here in YT!
Iommi Ace & Glenn Tipton are my 3 legends that got me into wanting to play guitar! Others influenced me later of course. Great lesson! Thnx 🎸🎶🤘
Thanks sooo much, BS is one of my earliest memories. I'm 65 and retired, I will do additional work on your ideas.
Congratulations on 100k subs!!!
Thanks. It’s been a lot of work but very educational.
Conhratulations you diserve a lot more though
This is one of the best tuition videos I've seen. I've been playing for over 40 years (my first heroes were Blackmore and Iommi, and I saw Sabbath 45 years ago!) but I still learnt something from it. That may be a reflection on my lack of ability rather than your teaching skills, but I really enjoyed every moment of it! I particularly like the way you don't talk down to your audience and make us feel like we're all on the same musical journey (even if mine has been at a snail's pace...) I'll definitely be checking out your other videos - thanks!
Iommi is one of the masters of trills.
the way you break down technique so softly and calm is soothing. 🍻
Please do Ritchie Blackmore!
that's a very hard gnarler that one !
That should be interesting
I was about to say that too. Why is Blackmore so underrated.
Samit Shakya ...Underated maybe by today's young guitarists, but older guitarists know better then that...
Samit Shakya personally, I think it's cuz he's fell out with a lot of people
The bit about vibrato was really good. Toni would shake the damn things to ring out vibrato.
I'M NOT EVEN JOKING I'VE BEEN PLAYING GUITAR FOR YEARS AND I JUST THOUGHT SOME PEOPLE CAN'T PLAY VIBRATO LIKE TONY, I WOULD PRACTICE FOR HOURS TRYING TO GO UP AND DOWN AND NEVER GOT EXTREMELY FAST, I CAN DO STEVE VAI ROUNDED STYLE PRETTY FAST AND HAVE MY OWN STYLE BUT WITH YOU SAYING RIDE THE RAILS AND CONCENTRATE ON ONE DIRECTION IT JUST CLICKED AND I CAN PLAY VIBRATO CRAZY FAST IN A MINUTE. THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN WHAT A GIFT YOU JUST GAVE ME. I UNDERSTAND ECONOMY OF MOVEMENT DON'T KNOW WHY I NEVER APPLIED IT TO VIBRATO. SORRY FOR THE CAPS MY KEYBOARD IS BUSTED AND THE LONG POST I'M JUST PUMPED ON THIS LESSON.
Tony is why I learned to play guitar!
You’ve hit the nail on the head when you described leaving space. Keith Richards said ‘ Its not what you play it’s the gaps in between.
You are the guitar-whisperer-professor. Although I am too old to benefit from your teachings, there are those young enough who can...ROCK-ON!
This series is the best! I have been re watching a bunch of videos from this series this past 3 days and they are excellent! Keep it up!
Thank you so much, this what I've been waiting for trying to learn how play Tony's techniques , just love it.
Great video! Iommi generally keeps it simple yet his riffs and solos tell such a story. Btw, a Glenn Tipton style video would be great. Especially since he has changed his style quite a bit over the years!
Love your channel!
Best lesson I've ever seen about my all-time favourite guitar player!
Why haven't I seen this guy anywhere in UA-cam before?
You're really awesome! Subscribed🎸
Incidentally, I just put up Paranoid and listened to it once more... amazing how your exposition helps my appreciation of the album. THANKS!
Very helpful mate thanks! Tony’s playing is so good.
I love this video! I have been sitting here for hours practicing this cool stuff. Thanks for your help!
I dont play guitar primarily (bass here mostly) but I clicked out of curiousity. I have to say that your teaching style is so great and, even though I am familiar with a lot of these concepts, I was completely brought in. Keep up the great work! Wonderful video
The master of riffs, great video on this one super stoked.
Great stuff. To learn so much at my age from the riffs I have played so many times, it's just amazing. Thanks, man.
Absolutely great, great teaching skills and knowledge. Thank you so very much.
tony used to make his own strings because back then they didn't make that light a gauge string. at least till string makers caught on to his idea. he invented light gauge strings ideal for metal music.just another of tonys contribution to guitar playing what a legend.
Your approach to guitar instruction is easier to follow and enjoy than any other I've found so far.... and I appreciate the attention to detail
Thanks, Mike! This Lesson is Pure Gold!
Mike I really like the way you articulate your messages. Thanks for the videos mate, you are awesome!
Iommi, Young (Malcolm and Angus), Frehley, Tipton and Downing, Smith and Murray were my influences growing up. I still suck at guitar but never give up. LOL
These videos are GREAT, they give you so much ideas, just try them and implement them to your play, awesome!
Very good work!!!
Thanks for the videos.
Fun and entertaining.
Cheers from Spain.
What a thorough understanding of guitar and instruction. I wish I had a teacher like you here in the UK.
Great job, you approximated his tone really well to. Tony was THE reason I first wanted to play guitar so I’m familiar with his techniques as well. Cut my teeth on his riffs. Cheers.
Great stuff Man.it's amazing how satisfying ringing out power chords and palm muting can feel and sound.
Tony Iommi is a legend! I can listen to his tone for hours is given the chance. Awesome video!
Man you're a great techer! THANK YOU for sharing and teaching SO well.
Awesome teacher ! Love the help
Such an understated and modest guy, a pleasure just browsing his stuff.
These artist vids are amazing and I think this one will be my all time favourite! Cheers sir!
Awesome teaching!!!! Thank You!!!
One of my favorite guitar players and def made huge difference in my early playing and even now 20+ years later.
Let's just bare a minute to respect that lovely tone! Very beautiful and so close to the original.
20:50 I’m glad someone’s playing my song’s riff. I’m not copy righting this coz I liked it
Amazingly amazing! Thaks a lot for the class! You are such a great teacher!
I'm watching you do that bend behind the nut..and then ...I'm waiting to hear that iconic riff...and waiting....and waiting...Man, that was just mean! :D
You have a gift of teaching and being very versatile with offering alternate options to play certain techniques . Keep up the good work. Don't underestimate the ability of being clear articulate guitar teacher. Rock on...
You are a true Tony Iommi fan, as well
as a very good teacher,seems like you covered all of the teqniques,
that Tony incorporated into his playing, to get his sounds...Subbed...
Excellent analysis and commentary!
Fell into this channel. Really good and nice intro to the Sabs and Tony's guitar work. Gonna have to check out your other stuff now. Thanks!
Tony Iommi was THE guitar player that made me take up the guitar, albeit, sporadically. Well, HE didn't make me - I was inspired back in 1970 when all the other music out there seemed so "sissified". There! I said it! Sissified!
Thanks, Tony. And I love the SG!
Oh, and thank you for posting this!
Very helpful.
Your Tri-Tone explanation just blew my mind.. I’d seen it before, however not in the context of a song I’d heard (at ridiculous volumes)
This was awesome. Thank you.
Amazing! Congrats!
Another great video. Cheers!
First, Beautiful SG. Second, I love your teaching style...in depth but easy to follow. Of all yt guitar tutorials, yours are hands-down the best, and there are some real good ones out there. Thanx much for your hard work and time!!
Great video as always, thank you very much!
I always love your metal instructions
Kudos dude! You are an excellent player, covering the tips and tricks of another excellent player, Tony Iommi! I had no idea there was that much to his playing, but - obviously - not everyone plays it the way he does, that's why he's the master of metal!
You're such a humble person and I've found to be patient and nice guy just wanted to say thanks. I learn from your teachings and enjoy hearing you play you are a really good guitar player, sure you've heard it before but I wanted to say it anyways. Never change your teaching style it works.
great teaching tecnique your ethusiasm for the music adds to the experience
I really enjoyed the video. Good, fun lesson. Thanks man
Amazing teacher. Thank you!
Every day better lessons!! Blown my head with this one! Can't find your descending 3rd sequence. Thank you! Regards from buenos aires, argentina!
All your lessons are essential if you're a serious guitarist, especially for beginners. You've covered some serious licks for essential metal music in this video.
Awesome ! Thank you !
great videos man ! been playing for 16-17 yrs now and they are all really helpful ! lots of info though, I can really absorb it fast cause I understand music but seriously just the toni iommi video has very meaty interesting quirks and tricks...
Favorite lesson of all time!
Iv seen ALLOT of youtube guitar videos and this is among the best. tons of tips here and from someone knowledgeable that can break it down.
Great video!!! Super helpful
A+ on this video lesson! Thank you!!!
Great video! Learned a ton. Rock on good sir!
I love this Greatest Guitar Techniques series. So educational while still being entertaining to watch. You should do one on Buckethead or Andy LaRocque.
Wow! So much great information here. Thanks!
BRILLIANT! Thank you!