TOP 10 GUITAR ALTERNATE TUNING SONGS OF ALL TIME

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  • Опубліковано 9 гру 2020
  • In this video I countdown my Top 10 Alternate Tuning Songs of All-Time.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @madraccoon5934
    @madraccoon5934 3 роки тому +2705

    Always think of The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin.

    • @MattH-wg7ou
      @MattH-wg7ou 3 роки тому +42

      What a beautiful beautiful song!

    • @PRS9091
      @PRS9091 3 роки тому +131

      Criminal that the rain song didn't make the list

    • @keithhill7656
      @keithhill7656 3 роки тому +73

      That has an unusual alt tuning: D-G-C-G-C-D. Once you're tuned to that, it is fairly easy to play and sounds great.

    • @joeongie
      @joeongie 3 роки тому +9

      That's the one.

    • @JungleScene
      @JungleScene 3 роки тому +21

      such an underrated song

  • @nobrainsnoheadache2434
    @nobrainsnoheadache2434 3 роки тому +93

    The consensus is in, the internet clearly identifies 'The Rain Song' as the top missing tune

  • @zackmano
    @zackmano Рік тому +113

    Gotta respect that Rick took the time to tune down his 12-string to C# for a 5 second lick of I Stay Away. 🙌🏼🤘🏼

    • @jjhlew
      @jjhlew Рік тому +9

      Considering the number of guitars Rick has, I wouldn't be surprised if he already had a 12-string tuned to C#.

    • @rogerpbsmusic
      @rogerpbsmusic 10 місяців тому +1

      Beautiful song. One of my favs from AIC

  • @hhasslinger9601
    @hhasslinger9601 3 роки тому +278

    That 12 string acoustic of "I Stay Away" was just beautiful

    • @hasslerj11
      @hasslerj11 3 роки тому +1

      What’s the tuning for this one?

    • @hhasslinger9601
      @hhasslinger9601 3 роки тому +5

      @@hasslerj11 Drop C#

    • @jonsummers7580
      @jonsummers7580 2 роки тому +2

      Totes it’s brilliant. Would love to see Rick do more of it.

    • @mikeprival2651
      @mikeprival2651 2 роки тому +2

      @ghost mall Yeah man! as soon as he started playin it, i'm like....hell yeah!!! frickin cantrell man. goin to see him soon

    • @Cammi-Cat-XIII
      @Cammi-Cat-XIII 2 роки тому

      @@hhasslinger9601 drop Db. If the guitar is turned to an Eb, then the drop note would be Db, not C#. Because you don’t mix sharps and flats in a key signature.

  • @Timliu92
    @Timliu92 3 роки тому +475

    Chris Cornell was such an underrated guitarist. His chord ideas were really cool and unorthodox, and not to mention he was a very solid rhythm player as well.

    • @shikhindahikar8488
      @shikhindahikar8488 3 роки тому +11

      Do you think he knew music theory and what he was exactly doing? Just curious.

    • @EB-bl6cc
      @EB-bl6cc 3 роки тому +30

      Euphoria Morning had so many brilliant ideas, none of his other solo albums quite hit that mark consistently (great songs here and there) but Euphoria I even put above his work w/ Soundgarden, Audioslave, TotD etc.

    • @JustRockMySoul
      @JustRockMySoul 3 роки тому +14

      Until now I thought, he only sang, like in Audioslave.
      But this progression was so fantastic... Seems to me his approach was rather intuitive than actually based on music theory.
      In either case, respect.

    • @michaelnorris5838
      @michaelnorris5838 3 роки тому +30

      @@shikhindahikar8488 I don't know I always wondered, I remember vaguely one his acoustic songs he mentioned he was just learning the guitar when he was writing it, I wish I could remember the story now I remember it surprised me given he seemed to have a rare mastery of the instrument. When I really pay attention to his music, both singing and guitar, it always amazes me how skilled he was, and how effortless it seemed to be for him. Good bless his soul. I'm always thankful for the gifts he gave us through Chris, and i think he's the only celebrity that I will never get used to the fact he's gone. I regularly tear up watching him play and listening to him sing. No one sings like you anymore.

    • @1mlb704
      @1mlb704 3 роки тому +3

      Totally agree

  • @Griffa00
    @Griffa00 3 роки тому +160

    0:38 she talks to angels - the black crowes (E B E G# B E)
    1:55 iris - the goo goo dolls (B D D D D D)
    2:52 burden in my hand - soundgarden (C G C G G E)
    4:07 gimmie shelter - the rolling stones (E B E G# B E)
    5:33 suite: judy blue eyes - crosby, stills & nash (E E E E B E)
    6:31 the chain - fleetwood mac (D A D G B D)
    7:31 black hole sun - soundgarden (D G C F A D)
    7:56 amelia - joni mitchell (C G C E G C)
    9:03 unchained - van halen (Db Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
    10:03 heart shaped box - nirvana (Db Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
    10:22 daughter - pearl jam (D G D G B D)
    10:36 i stay away - alice in chains (Db Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
    11:01 kashmir - led zeppelin (D A D G A D)

    • @DinizFreddie
      @DinizFreddie 3 роки тому

      Up

    • @schminker0278
      @schminker0278 3 роки тому

      That Black Hols Sun tuning correct?

    • @Griffa00
      @Griffa00 3 роки тому +1

      @@schminker0278 Since he didn't show the tuning in the video I searched it up and took the tuning from the most popular tab, and it checks out with what he's actually playing so it should be correct! :)

    • @gratao25
      @gratao25 3 роки тому +1

      @@schminker0278 I believe it's Drop C#

    • @neo778
      @neo778 3 роки тому

      Thanks for the list to jump into the songs!

  • @kylewalker9062
    @kylewalker9062 3 роки тому +140

    You forgot Nick Drake, the king of alternate tunings. He used so many unique tunings that some of them are still somewhat unknown. His most commonly used tuning on his Pink Moon (1972) album was CGCFCE

    • @patrickbaustian4455
      @patrickbaustian4455 2 роки тому +9

      👍for the Nick Drake name drop

    • @chowpuppy4537
      @chowpuppy4537 2 роки тому +6

      @ghost mall I have to reluctantly agree with you. Personally, I had never heard of him until I saw the Volkswagen commercial featuring Pink Moon, and then I immediately fell in love with the music and the back story.

    • @Syfoll
      @Syfoll 2 роки тому +1

      Hell yes

    • @TomKimmelTamir
      @TomKimmelTamir 2 роки тому

      👌👌👌

    • @eamonrussell6890
      @eamonrussell6890 2 роки тому +7

      One of the greatest songwriters of all time. Sadly never recognised in his lifetime.

  • @stratcat688
    @stratcat688 3 роки тому +193

    Chris Cornell’s ‘Seasons’ is one of my faves. Of all time.

    • @MozTheBoz
      @MozTheBoz 3 роки тому +9

      Yeh I would've chosen that or The Day I tried To Live. Black Hole Sun is just drop D

    • @JendaHrbac
      @JendaHrbac 3 роки тому +3

      Many Soundgarden songs have a great alt tuning but Burden uses it to the fullest in my opinion.

    • @rll1971
      @rll1971 3 роки тому

      Absofrigginlutly!

    • @cascadienne634
      @cascadienne634 3 роки тому

      Same. Never loses its impact

    • @leeboulineau8100
      @leeboulineau8100 3 роки тому +3

      @@MozTheBoz I'm a fan of "Head Down"..............unusual tuning there!

  • @Constriktor
    @Constriktor 3 роки тому +249

    In a month or so... WHAT MAKES THIS SONG GREAT: THE RAIN SONG

    • @normanperkel139
      @normanperkel139 3 роки тому +16

      Seriously.... I hear the two words "alternate tuning" and the "Rain Song" is the first song that comes to mind above all.

    • @Constriktor
      @Constriktor 3 роки тому +3

      @@normanperkel139 Me too

    • @pink16420
      @pink16420 3 роки тому +3

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH FINGERS CROSSED

    • @mrt3811
      @mrt3811 3 роки тому

      Totally agree, also beautifully captures the felling

    • @zeppelinn
      @zeppelinn 3 роки тому

      @@normanperkel139 EXACTLY!

  • @DSBenevides
    @DSBenevides 3 роки тому +77

    “RAIN SONG” from Zeppelin would be on my list.

  • @loggrad9842
    @loggrad9842 2 роки тому +66

    Love that he recognizes the power and greatness of Soundgarden and Chris Cornell. RIP Chris. You are missed.

    • @ROccam-fp9jx
      @ROccam-fp9jx 2 роки тому +2

      Watch him sing Beyond the Wheel live at their Nude Dragons gig on YT. You will laugh in amazement and maybe cry a little.

    • @xTK421x
      @xTK421x Рік тому

      YESSSSSS. I LOVE SG and grabbed the Martin as soon as he played BHS I would be remis if I did not mention to you(just incase) Nora Jones in concert covering BHS 4 days after his passing, AND HProfits of Rage feat Serg Tankain and his AMAZING vibrato cover like a stone

  • @alk3myst
    @alk3myst 3 роки тому +173

    Chris Cornell was a hard loss. His voice and his playing were both legends.

    • @elusive_mg
      @elusive_mg 2 роки тому +1

      YES!

    • @nickmcnellis3937
      @nickmcnellis3937 Рік тому +4

      Of all the greats we lost over the last 10 years Cornell and Tom Petty were devastating.

    • @gabrielpaiva9070
      @gabrielpaiva9070 Рік тому +2

      @@nickmcnellis3937 Although he wasn't a guitarist, Chester Bennington's loss was a hard hit too.

    • @samuelmartin8650
      @samuelmartin8650 Рік тому +3

      @@nickmcnellis3937 what about Eddie van Halen and Jeff Beck

  • @christianknutli6880
    @christianknutli6880 3 роки тому +63

    The Rain Song should be on this list, I seriously thought that would be number one

  • @alessandrogeirola
    @alessandrogeirola 3 роки тому +290

    It's so incredible that almost every rock list can be filled with Zeppelin songs.

    • @RafaelMesBal
      @RafaelMesBal 3 роки тому +13

      Always wonder what would come out in the 80s, while robert and jpj were more inclined to pop along with the hard rock rock of jimmy and bonzo, they seemed to be maturing a lot

    • @giacomomartelli5771
      @giacomomartelli5771 3 роки тому +25

      That's the reason why they are the best band ever.

    • @CoffeeRising
      @CoffeeRising 3 роки тому +28

      @@RafaelMesBal I read somewhere that Page stated the next album to come was gonna be worked on by himself and Bonham, wanting to do an album similar to “Led Zeppelin II.” If only we would have gotten to hear that album. I can only imagine it’s power with Zep’s new mature sound

    • @RafaelMesBal
      @RafaelMesBal 3 роки тому +3

      @@CoffeeRising yeah cause ITTOD was done majorly by jpj and robert, i really like it, but if jimmy weren’t so bad in heroin I think i would be a little different

    • @HipsterDoofus100
      @HipsterDoofus100 3 роки тому +1

      @@RafaelMesBal that album blows

  • @jimberjamber8540
    @jimberjamber8540 3 роки тому +153

    So basically what you're saying is Joni Mitchell created Drop C tuning and subsequently created the genre of Metalcore.

    • @ianshaw1486
      @ianshaw1486 3 роки тому +1

      He said nothing of the kind. He said it was one of the best alternate tuning songs (in his opinion) and that she used that tuning. He said nothing about her being the originator.

    • @jimberjamber8540
      @jimberjamber8540 3 роки тому +39

      @@ianshaw1486 I know dude I’m joking lol

    • @StefanMedici
      @StefanMedici 3 роки тому +14

      I know you guys think you're joking, but ask a few of those guys who their influences were and I guarantee Joni's name comes up a lot. MJK mentions her a hell of a lot as an influence.

    • @sconnieboy1348
      @sconnieboy1348 3 роки тому

      Haha yep, and KoRn and Slipnot perfected it. Or just did it pretty well.

    • @triad5766
      @triad5766 3 роки тому +2

      @@sconnieboy1348 - pretty sure slipknot played/play in drop b most of the time

  • @DesertRat332
    @DesertRat332 3 роки тому +20

    My favorite is "That's the Way" by Led Zeppelin. It uses a G tuning.

  • @thesadwolf
    @thesadwolf 3 роки тому +364

    Gimme Shelter
    Beato: Here’s the theory
    Richards: I woke up one morning and the riff was on me tape recorder

    • @rex8958
      @rex8958 3 роки тому +22

      I always get a laugh when people talk theory about some of these old rock songs, Joe Walsh said on Life's Been Good he just threw stuff together that sounded, tons of different keys

    • @SlyHikari03
      @SlyHikari03 3 роки тому +15

      Same.
      How songs should be written, by jamming.

    • @HipsterDoofus100
      @HipsterDoofus100 3 роки тому +25

      That was “satisfaction”

    • @damienmaccearnaigh7958
      @damienmaccearnaigh7958 3 роки тому +15

      You don't need a smart brain if you've got smart ears.

    • @rex8958
      @rex8958 3 роки тому +12

      @@damienmaccearnaigh7958 and that has been proven countless times, some of the biggest hits are just people fooling around on guitar or in jam sessions

  • @trevorciongoli
    @trevorciongoli 3 роки тому +106

    “Seasons” by Chris Cornell is one of the best alternate tuning songs ever IMHO.

    • @procraft
      @procraft 3 роки тому +5

      I think he barely made a song in standard tuning.

    • @Irishmule169
      @Irishmule169 3 роки тому +2

      Agreed.. Chris wrote that tune off the cuff too.. amazing talent

    • @jaredjamesimages
      @jaredjamesimages 3 роки тому +1

      I love that song so much

    • @KrushKrills
      @KrushKrills 3 роки тому +2

      thats definitely cornells best solo song by far, singles soundtrack had a lot of good tunes

    • @michaelnorris5838
      @michaelnorris5838 3 роки тому +1

      @@RicardoAldana1988 so drop d 432? He didn't say the tuning for it in the video, I had always thought out was drop d

  • @AZIZAxBLUE
    @AZIZAxBLUE 3 роки тому +33

    Everyone in Soundgarden is an absolute genius, how did they come up with such great music?! 🖤🤘🏽

    • @bmblbyfanfix5930
      @bmblbyfanfix5930 2 роки тому +7

      I guess they outshined everyone else! 🤣

    • @ROccam-fp9jx
      @ROccam-fp9jx 2 роки тому +1

      They broke the rusty cage of standard chords

    • @bezerk3405
      @bezerk3405 Рік тому

      Soundgarden can too man they have the weirdest tunings

  • @Ritzyl
    @Ritzyl 3 роки тому +7

    Three of the most iconic Grunge bands on the Honorable mentions? Wow! Glad they still made that list!

  • @powerpeanut8865
    @powerpeanut8865 3 роки тому +120

    Dire Straits - Romeo and Juliet
    Open G (D-G-D-G-B-D) with Capo on 3

    • @pigeonoverlord9433
      @pigeonoverlord9433 3 роки тому +9

      I was JUST about the comment this yes I second that

    • @phenom0990
      @phenom0990 3 роки тому

      You can also play it at standard tuning

    • @alejandropessini4097
      @alejandropessini4097 3 роки тому +1

      Yesss, and also In the Heartland, by Knopfler, wich is in the same tuning, very fun to play :D

    • @trevrawlings9020
      @trevrawlings9020 3 роки тому

      100%

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 3 роки тому +50

    Alternative tunings practically unlock an entire new level of songwriting. There is an endless amount of tunings, making them so worthwhile!

    • @bordershader
      @bordershader 3 роки тому +1

      I am irrationally very grateful someone knows the difference between 'alternate' and 'alternative' and used the correct one but torn as I'm not a fan of being critical of others' use of language when at the end of the day I know what's meant 🤔🥴

  • @chroniclesofsunshine4484
    @chroniclesofsunshine4484 2 роки тому

    Great video! I’ve been getting into open tunings and this helped a lot. So thank you.

  • @tyeman3039
    @tyeman3039 2 роки тому

    Fricken great list Rick!

  • @deepsix1827
    @deepsix1827 3 роки тому +71

    The Rain Song - Zeppelin
    Fearless - Pink Floyd.

    • @bryancoffey3842
      @bryancoffey3842 3 роки тому +8

      Yes, Fearless!!!!!

    • @renehettinga6610
      @renehettinga6610 3 роки тому +1

      I learned the rainsong years ago but fearless i always did in standard tuning.. Gotto revisit that one and see.

    • @mr.beaverchair3622
      @mr.beaverchair3622 3 роки тому +1

      "Fearless" is awesome, but "Poles Apart" takes the cakes for me as far as Pink Floyd is concerned.

    • @cortmiller
      @cortmiller 3 роки тому

      My two favorite alternate tunes songs right there man. Also my favorite to play!

    • @duanehealing5965
      @duanehealing5965 3 роки тому

      When I was first learning guitar I would play Fearless in open E, which made it so dead simple even I could render a recognizable version.

  • @gabrielpaschke9208
    @gabrielpaschke9208 3 роки тому +97

    Oh the smile that popped on my face as soon as I heard you playing "I stay away" by Alice in Chains...

    • @robertsgarlata4085
      @robertsgarlata4085 3 роки тому +4

      Same. Great tune!

    • @exactlywhatisaid
      @exactlywhatisaid 3 роки тому +7

      genius underrated song

    • @tfranzini
      @tfranzini 3 роки тому +3

      Same! Such a great song from a great band

    • @ZakAmbrose
      @ZakAmbrose 3 роки тому

      LOVE that track!

    • @owenphillips6421
      @owenphillips6421 3 роки тому

      I love that their songs do that to me. Depressing for the most part but inspiring and honest, too.

  • @dwightholland5067
    @dwightholland5067 9 місяців тому

    Great list! Loved it.

  • @martrich1098
    @martrich1098 3 роки тому

    Rick - every time I watch one of your videos you open my eyes to something new - thank you so much

  • @chrisjamison6664
    @chrisjamison6664 3 роки тому +90

    Rick Beato owes us a “what makes this song great” for the rain song. I was shocked when it wasn’t on his top 20 ballad songs of all time and I’m even more shocked it’s not on this list. One of pages and zeppelins most creative songs and off of their most inventive album. The version live in 73 is something I’ll never forget hearing for the first time. The sound he gets is so haunting yet so magical. Nothing like it.

    • @Spectre-wd9dl
      @Spectre-wd9dl 3 роки тому +4

      Zep is hard because they take down a slot of vids of their stuff. He made a ramble on vid awhile back so maybe he can get them to do another song.

    • @erikbarrett85
      @erikbarrett85 3 роки тому +1

      When I saw The Song Remains The Same for the first time I was permanently moved. Up there w my LotR, Dark Side of the Rainbow, and Live at Pompeii experiences

    • @justinshuttleworth6319
      @justinshuttleworth6319 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed it would be awesome to hear a breakdown of the rain song

    • @jorgemendoza325
      @jorgemendoza325 3 роки тому

      I think exactly like you about the list with the ballads and this one. On the album is amazing as a composition but not too difficult to play, but the live version you are talking about has this explosion of energy at the end... I got the tab for the live version, we got a video on youtube with an amazin cover of the song... but I have never been able to play it properly without overthinking and get the feeling. Someday!!!

    • @jorgemendoza325
      @jorgemendoza325 3 роки тому

      @@jblglw is standard tuning

  • @NickTarterOKC
    @NickTarterOKC 2 роки тому +10

    Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is one of my favorite all time songs. The harmonies are absolutely stunning.

    • @blbtube
      @blbtube Рік тому +1

      Funny this is Rick's 1st mention of CSN...hello?

    • @rogerpbsmusic
      @rogerpbsmusic 10 місяців тому

      Agreed ✌️

  • @1shannonleggette
    @1shannonleggette 3 роки тому

    Beautiful playing Rick.

  • @joshwhite2764
    @joshwhite2764 3 роки тому +35

    Love that Zep makes the list, but Rain Song is a must-have on this list IMO

  • @UnivBarcelona
    @UnivBarcelona 3 роки тому +65

    Imo The Rain Song shouldve been number 1. Also from Led Zep!

  • @stuartgerger7828
    @stuartgerger7828 2 роки тому +5

    Rick, Thank you for all your work in sharing these. Your heartfelt enthusiasm for all the guitarists shines through. Always brings me a smile. Best to you!

  • @chrisickman
    @chrisickman 3 роки тому

    beautiful list!

  • @mankepoot9440
    @mankepoot9440 3 роки тому +72

    According to my guitar teacher i always play in some alternate tuning.

  • @MillicentOak
    @MillicentOak 3 роки тому +37

    I first read the title as "Top 10 alternate tunings of all time" and got hyped for a list of 10 Joni Mitchell songs

    • @NicolaLarosa
      @NicolaLarosa 3 роки тому +8

      This. "I wonder which 10 Joni Mitchell songs he chose..." :-)

    • @brendonmurley8276
      @brendonmurley8276 3 роки тому

      Spot on, Millicent - couldn’t agree more!

  • @owenw1996
    @owenw1996 3 роки тому +1

    Nailed that play through of I Stay Away, awesome stuff Rick! Great list.

  • @gunsandguitars6678
    @gunsandguitars6678 3 роки тому

    Excellent I always learn something thank you ☆

  • @J20M
    @J20M 3 роки тому +275

    That’s the way: Zeppelin

    • @trevormachadomusic4827
      @trevormachadomusic4827 3 роки тому +26

      my guy! I was about to comment this! along with bron-y-aur

    • @BrunoPereira-cb9gg
      @BrunoPereira-cb9gg 3 роки тому +5

      If I had to put 2 songs from the same band in the video, I would definitily choose That's The Way and The Rain Song!!!

    • @user-qi6se3vy1w
      @user-qi6se3vy1w 3 роки тому +4

      Sooooo underrateeddddd

    • @danielcarmichael8961
      @danielcarmichael8961 3 роки тому +10

      @@trevormachadomusic4827 Bron-y-aur gives me goosebumps just typing about it!

    • @juliusmillermusic
      @juliusmillermusic 3 роки тому +8

      This is the way

  • @rockesaccone6374
    @rockesaccone6374 3 роки тому +32

    I’d like to vote for The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. One of my favorites!

  • @AiMR
    @AiMR 3 роки тому +2

    I appreciate the way you carefully choose the correct instruments and effects to do each song right Rick 💖

  • @MrAtthedrivein925
    @MrAtthedrivein925 3 роки тому

    Excellent video, you rock Rick!

  • @mkaris1484
    @mkaris1484 3 роки тому +77

    Rick it had to be hard to leave “Seasons” from Cornell off the list. Number one IMO

    • @chopper4484
      @chopper4484 3 роки тому +4

      Agree Chris Cornell's finest song. Heard him play it twice live on his solo tours amazing.

    • @ThorstenKBlock
      @ThorstenKBlock 3 роки тому

      I agree. Such a beautiful Song. And he played it on his Channel.

    • @saidoterodiseno
      @saidoterodiseno 3 роки тому +1

      I knew that song because of the movie Man of Steel and I just had to look for it as soon as I left the theater, it's amazing

    • @randoshus3762
      @randoshus3762 3 роки тому +3

      Main reason to have the Singles soundtrack.

    • @chopper4484
      @chopper4484 3 роки тому

      @@randoshus3762 Favourite soundtrack by a very long way. The Poncier songs + Touch Me I'm Dick means it's worth getting the extended version.

  • @johnlarsen2766
    @johnlarsen2766 3 роки тому +176

    Led Zeppelin: “The rain song”, “Black mountainside”, “Nobody’s fault but mine”. Soundgarden: Spoonman.

    • @coldwar45
      @coldwar45 3 роки тому +27

      Spoonman is in Drop D, it was in his Drop D video.

    • @gerryboyd178
      @gerryboyd178 3 роки тому +7

      Black Mountainside was nicked from Black Waterside by Bert Jansch. Same with the apparent 'Zeppelin' song White Summer which was lifted from a thing done by a guy call Davey Graham (Graham was already using DADGAD tunings)

    • @michaelnorris5838
      @michaelnorris5838 3 роки тому +1

      Spoon man and outshined but their both drop d so they're not qualified

    • @timjonesguitar
      @timjonesguitar 3 роки тому +6

      Nobody's Fault but mine, alternate tuning?

    • @nosferatu6633
      @nosferatu6633 3 роки тому +1

      @@timjonesguitar no

  • @alejandroconrado1308
    @alejandroconrado1308 3 роки тому

    Amazing featured. Lots of lessons. 🎸🎼

  • @ChazinFl1
    @ChazinFl1 9 місяців тому

    Great job with this vid Rick! I really appreciate your immense knowledge and experience in the rock world! Peace from FL!

  • @justin070809
    @justin070809 3 роки тому +130

    It always pissed me off cause when I tried to learn songs by ear, years ago, I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t match tones and chords

    • @Jukkala
      @Jukkala 3 роки тому +2

      I tried to play Stones songs in standard tuning for years. Obviously, this was before the internet.

    • @justin070809
      @justin070809 3 роки тому +2

      @@Jukkala yep the internet changed everything for guitarists

    • @stevedennis6044
      @stevedennis6044 2 роки тому

      Yep me too! Struggled for years to play bronyaur then found the correct tuning🙄🙄🙄🙄🧐

  • @austerereligiousscholar2314
    @austerereligiousscholar2314 3 роки тому +42

    Imagine my shock and dismay at not finding "The Rain Song" on this list. What's going on?

  • @JVDigital1979
    @JVDigital1979 3 роки тому +1

    So glad I found your channel. Been a guitarist for years, but hadn't played for about 10 years, until recently again. Your knowledge of music and ability on the guitar...for lack of a better term...ROCKS! Keep up the good work man!

  • @eliasjoe
    @eliasjoe 3 роки тому

    Kashmir. You’re spot on! Love the Danelectro and the vid. Thank you!

  • @MStaynor
    @MStaynor 3 роки тому +15

    When I think of alternative tunings, I always think of Genesis's stuff. Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford seemed to use different 12-string tunings everytime they used them, personal favs being "The Musical Box" and "The Cinema Show"

    • @boblob2003
      @boblob2003 3 роки тому +3

      So different that Rutherford said in an interview that he couldn't remember them when it came time to do the reuion tour!

    • @Syfoll
      @Syfoll 2 роки тому +1

      Funny you mention Tony, instead of Steve, or Ant

    • @ROccam-fp9jx
      @ROccam-fp9jx 2 роки тому

      They even took the strings out of octave with each other somewhere!

    • @Syfoll
      @Syfoll 2 роки тому +1

      @@ROccam-fp9jx On the Cinema Show and the Musical Box

  • @springcreekfarmer
    @springcreekfarmer 3 роки тому +24

    Not to mention that there is a whole school of Irish / Celtic songs that use alternate tunings like DADGAD. They are amazingly beautiful.

  • @talljeeper
    @talljeeper 3 роки тому

    I love you Rick! Thank you for you and your teams efforts

  • @whoathatsanicememe3093
    @whoathatsanicememe3093 2 роки тому +1

    You played "She Talks to Angels" so beautifully here. I've always loved that song.

  • @jon112384
    @jon112384 3 роки тому +35

    Zeppelin - Rain song and Bron yr Aur stomp
    Stones - Moonlight mile
    Floyd - Fearless

    • @blankcanvasmusic1179
      @blankcanvasmusic1179 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah bro fearless and rain song definitely should’ve been on here

  • @ChaSin78
    @ChaSin78 3 роки тому +127

    Man, Rick is the positivity and love that the world needs more of right now. I am NEVER disappointed in any of the content. Much love!

    • @jetydosa1
      @jetydosa1 3 роки тому +13

      It's not just Rick that's positive. This is one of the few comment sections where everyone is respectful and enjoying the music

    • @dougrobinson8602
      @dougrobinson8602 3 роки тому +2

      @@jetydosa1 Correct you are, Gary! I've commented on that several times here. Easily the most positive comments on any channel I'm subscribed to. Even mildly acerbic comments stick out like a sore thumb. Even with a well deserved near two million subs, Rick still takes the time to check out what we have to say. amazing!

    • @1mlb704
      @1mlb704 3 роки тому +2

      @@jetydosa1 great point. The comment sections on Rick's videos are the best I've seen of any music related channel or page

  • @johnbowen35
    @johnbowen35 Рік тому

    Rick, you are a phenomally gifted artist, I loved all of your alternate tuning examples, but "I Stay Away"", was absolutely perfect!. I would give anything to jam that song with you! I love the fact you play guitar, the correct way.

  • @alanshine7575
    @alanshine7575 2 роки тому

    Man your really on point with your picks personally seasons is one if not my favorite open F5 tuning.

  • @andreasd1132
    @andreasd1132 3 роки тому +46

    I was expecting to see Joni Mitchell's "Hejira" on this list. Bizarre tuning, fantastic tune.

  • @chrissjoroos9884
    @chrissjoroos9884 3 роки тому +24

    Headmaster Ritual by The Smiths is what got into open tunings. Love Johnny Marr's chord progressions

    • @benday1218
      @benday1218 3 роки тому +2

      thanks man, I hoped someone would say that one, a lot of fun to play, just feels right.

    • @aarongonter5782
      @aarongonter5782 Рік тому +1

      Was looking for this comment! Learned this song during the Lockdown by watching a video Johnny Marr posted. Such a great song and really cool chords.

  • @stevenjacobsen4260
    @stevenjacobsen4260 Рік тому

    Great list I love open tunings

  • @musicboy2003
    @musicboy2003 2 роки тому +1

    So awesome 👏 I have always loved alternate tunings. Big Joni fan. Never realized so many iconic 90’s rock sounds were due to alt tunings!

  • @natdm77
    @natdm77 3 роки тому +13

    Maybe he's saving The Rain Song for number 1 on the "Top 10 Songs that criminally never feature on any Beato Top Song lists, for reasons unknown."

    • @kennethchartrand4251
      @kennethchartrand4251 3 роки тому +2

      Man that's a good one.... love it. Rick really should do it.

  • @ingrahan
    @ingrahan 3 роки тому +31

    Led Zeppelin: Rain song / Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
    Radiohead: Jig Saw Falling Into Place/ Reckoner
    Nick Drake: Cello Song / Pink Moon

  • @madkison
    @madkison 2 роки тому

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin 3 роки тому

    Richly beautiful and awesome. Almost always way over my head, but always fascinating.

  • @Fartman71
    @Fartman71 3 роки тому +97

    "Friends" by Led Zeppelin uses C A C G C E.

    • @tkokesh
      @tkokesh 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah, Zeppelin used this C6 tuning on several songs, including “Bron-Yr-Aur” on Physical Graffiti.

    • @EasyBreather000
      @EasyBreather000 3 роки тому

      Hi David, 'Friends' tuning is : CGCGCE open Cmajor.
      Bron-Y-Aur is CACGCE C6 or even A minor (-) 7

    • @Fartman71
      @Fartman71 3 роки тому

      @@EasyBreather000 The source I first found showed the CACGCE tuning, and on further looking, others show the same. However, others also show the open C tuning you mention.

  • @mrrnrob
    @mrrnrob 3 роки тому +47

    Played in DADGAD tuning, which Page had previously used on the Yardbirds' “White Summer” and Led Zeppelin's “Black Mountain Side,” “Kashmir”

    • @JulioLeonFandinho
      @JulioLeonFandinho 3 роки тому +7

      you mean Bert Jansch and Davey Graham

    • @zosomoso
      @zosomoso 3 роки тому +8

      @@JulioLeonFandinho neither of which belong to Bert or Graham. They are traditional tunes that are hundreds of years old.

    • @picax8398
      @picax8398 3 роки тому +8

      Black mountain side is an awesome song

    • @jimmycampbell78
      @jimmycampbell78 3 роки тому +7

      Neither Bert nor Davey ‘invented’ DADGAD. It originated in traditional Celtic folk music.

    • @ostrichman
      @ostrichman 3 роки тому

      Er....Davey Graham did invent DADGAD though.

  • @jacobahner7214
    @jacobahner7214 3 роки тому +2

    I just wanna say how much I appreciate the time that went into retuning all your guitars to make this 14 minute video.

  • @richardwillard
    @richardwillard 3 роки тому

    Rick, I have not watched all your vids, but this one is the best, and because its so good I will no doubt watch some more or all of them, very teaching, thank you.

  • @worldnotworld
    @worldnotworld 3 роки тому +84

    The problem with this video is that the top ten alternate guitar tuning songs are in fact *all* by Joni Mitchell!

    • @flyingp830
      @flyingp830 3 роки тому +18

      Apparently David Crosby used to pick up Joni's guitar, strum it and say, "An alien's been playing this!"

    • @PJErvin
      @PJErvin 3 роки тому +1

      Not sure why I read Joni Mitchell and thought Joan Osborne.

    • @byronofcalgary6985
      @byronofcalgary6985 3 роки тому +7

      yup Joni had Polio which affected her ability to form chords
      .... so she changed tunings to suit her challenges
      She was one of the first to embrace the Synthaxe because you could dial up tunings...

    • @sunlion8866
      @sunlion8866 3 роки тому +1

      Thought for sure when I heard Rick mention Joni Mitchell, it would be ''Big Yellow Taxi''

    • @neilhoggard1
      @neilhoggard1 3 роки тому +1

      @@sunlion8866 I thought it would be "Both Sides Now", but then I remembered @Rick did a WMTSG episode featuring "Amelia", so it made sense in a way

  • @gagefraw3182
    @gagefraw3182 3 роки тому +8

    I know there’s not a lot of love for post-punk and proto-grunge on this channel but Sonic Youth’s ‘Teenage Riot’ is really one of the best uses of alternate tunings by the best band that uses them!

  • @pauldyson1327
    @pauldyson1327 10 місяців тому

    All are awesome. Great video as always by Rick. Gotta mention my personal favorite Bron Yr Aur by the master Mr. Page.

  • @bassboye8959
    @bassboye8959 3 роки тому

    Wow Rick!! Barr none: I've watched literally dozens , dozens of your video's. This my friend is my absolute favorite.
    I'm now convinced after 30yrs of playing by ear to finally learn/cop theroy.
    This was your 1st shut up and play LOL I've seen. Please make more of this type. I now know there are 100's of these alternate tuned songs many of us stubborn people play or try to in conventional tuning. I'm amazed!! Truelly. Ty you SIR. 😆 P.S. Black Mountainside.

  • @5metalacid1
    @5metalacid1 3 роки тому +11

    I Stay Away! So glad it was mentioned, even if not on the list. Such an amazing and underrated guitar part. I often put that track on and let that beginning 20 second 12 string lick play and then start it over and listen to it a few more times.

    • @scumbucket555
      @scumbucket555 3 роки тому +1

      As soon as rick played that part the 3rd time around I instantly went "YEAHH HEYAYEAH"

  • @aquamarine99911
    @aquamarine99911 3 роки тому +22

    Joni Mitchell is the reigning monarch of alternate tunings. What she did for "Turn Me On, I'm a Radio" is just gorgeous.

    • @jivanbansi9640
      @jivanbansi9640 3 роки тому +3

      Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now.

    • @isomeme
      @isomeme 3 роки тому +2

      It's hard to find one of her songs that's *not* in an alternate tuning. In an interview, she laughingly referred to "Joni's weird chords".

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 3 роки тому

      I would've been mightily disappointed had she not been in Mr B's list! 🙂

  • @philippetrucci3618
    @philippetrucci3618 7 місяців тому

    Love your show

  • @willjam465
    @willjam465 3 роки тому +5

    What a great list. Thank you for recognizing Soundgarden. I know not everybody’s cup of tea, but I love their music and think they are very underrated.

  • @Watchdogger
    @Watchdogger 3 роки тому +14

    When I saw alternate tuning I thought "If he includes Joni Mitchel he is the man". You are indeed the man.

    • @Watchdogger
      @Watchdogger 3 роки тому +1

      @@j_freed Ha. No, just that when I think of alternate tunings I think of Mitchell's Coyote as being one of the first ones I had heard.

    • @CarolMatzPiano
      @CarolMatzPiano 3 роки тому

      @@j_freed LOL 2 of the best shows (period) that I've ever been to were Ani in 1999 and 2000 when she had that full band with Steely-Dan like horn lines. Then she got annoying. Or, went back to being annoying? Incredible talent!

    • @jeffkiefer6972
      @jeffkiefer6972 3 роки тому +1

      Joni and the replacements then he’s the man...Kidding he’s still the man!

  • @Billy_Buono
    @Billy_Buono 3 роки тому +313

    If the Rain Song isn't on this I'm going to cry.
    Edit: I am currently crying.

  • @Jesterzero138
    @Jesterzero138 3 роки тому +5

    Half the joy of watching these videos, is seeing, and hearing, alle the different guitars that Rick brings out.

  • @philiplemarchand
    @philiplemarchand Рік тому

    Rick, I've just recently discovered your videos and god damn you are humble, cheerful and can also hold your own when it comes to playing the guitar. Much love from Melbourne, Australia.

  • @andrewpappas9311
    @andrewpappas9311 3 роки тому +41

    I'm honestly surprised that nothing from Sonic Youth was in here, that band has some of the weirdest tunings I've ever seen and it still baffles me how they achieve them

    • @lawnshark025
      @lawnshark025 3 роки тому +6

      Sonic Youth is "the" alternate tuning band. Thurston and Lee are so creative. Unwound have some great tunings as well

    • @andrewpappas9311
      @andrewpappas9311 3 роки тому +1

      @@lawnshark025 Yeah, their tunings are definitely cool

    • @DonnyZofChaos
      @DonnyZofChaos 3 роки тому +3

      I was expecting them on here 100% to the point I thought Teenage Riot would be #1

    • @philipkeogh
      @philipkeogh 3 роки тому +5

      Would love to see Rick do a whole video on Sonic Youth

    • @randoshus3762
      @randoshus3762 3 роки тому

      I think at the end it baffled them, too.

  • @StringBender
    @StringBender 3 роки тому +19

    “Cinnamon Girl” needs to be mentioned!

  • @zellitv
    @zellitv 3 роки тому

    Cool Job, great video. ThanX

  • @user-yg6fy6sf3w
    @user-yg6fy6sf3w 9 місяців тому

    Great idea for a video clip !

  • @BossNotes
    @BossNotes 3 роки тому +16

    Was sure the “ Rain Song “ was gonna be at least top 5 , but not on the list ?
    The tuning was done jimmy page, and to my knowledge isn’t use in any other musical arrangement.
    Keep up the great content my friend !

  • @crouchingtiger9108
    @crouchingtiger9108 3 роки тому +27

    Surely Bron-Yr-aur is worthy of being on the list. Fantastic song.

  • @bruceshepherdley5270
    @bruceshepherdley5270 3 роки тому

    Thankyou for showing us "She talks to angels" ... back in the day i spent a lot of time trying to figure it out in standard tuning and never got it quite right - with open tuning it's all 2-finger stuff!

  • @rhyspinot
    @rhyspinot 3 роки тому +44

    Honestly could have been “Top 10 Led Zep Alternate Tunings.”
    That’s the Way
    Bron-Yr-Aur
    The Rain Song
    When the Levee Breaks
    Etc

  • @igorfadeev4707
    @igorfadeev4707 3 роки тому +89

    I'm dissapointed you haven't included The Rain Song in the list.

  • @officialbonzo
    @officialbonzo 3 роки тому +18

    Rain Song :(. Kashmir is so good and powerfull, but Rain Song is one of the most beautiful songs ever

  • @AKWANMUSIC
    @AKWANMUSIC 3 роки тому

    I love the sound of your Martin guitar!

  • @dualismexists
    @dualismexists 2 роки тому

    Good little list. Really gives you some ideas 🎤🕯🖤🤘🏼🎤

  • @dokterdon
    @dokterdon 3 роки тому +65

    The Rain Song, Bron-Yr-Aur, When The Levee Breaks, Black Mountain Side - Led Zeppelin

    • @jarrodsorensen2890
      @jarrodsorensen2890 3 роки тому +6

      When the levee breaks is one if the best songs ever made.

    • @dougbooth3161
      @dougbooth3161 3 роки тому

      The Rain Song is absolutely beautiful!

    • @miguelnostress7809
      @miguelnostress7809 3 роки тому +2

      @@jarrodsorensen2890 agree, great song!! When The Levee Breaks for me is the best Zeppelin song!

    • @pietrosmusi3081
      @pietrosmusi3081 3 роки тому +1

      Going to California

    • @lucashenry7293
      @lucashenry7293 3 роки тому

      Dancing Days has some awesome chord voicings too, using alternate G tuning:).

  • @secularprophet7719
    @secularprophet7719 3 роки тому +39

    Love you Rick but no, "The Rain Song?" Not just an awe inspiring utilization of alternate tuning but, in this humble Zeppelin junky's opinion, the best song in their entire catalogue. Yes, these are bold claims but isn't that why an opinion is such a beautiful thing? Lol. Love your channel man. I've learned more about theory in the 6 months since I discovered it than the 30 years of playing prior to my discovery.

    • @leonardosmaniotto
      @leonardosmaniotto 3 роки тому +2

      The Rain Song is so beautiful! One of my favorite songs of all times! Melody and lyrics blended perfectly together.

    • @rubicon-oh9km
      @rubicon-oh9km 3 роки тому

      Rain Song top ten Zep for me but my top pick would have to probably be "That's The Way". Of course that could change tomorrow.:-)

  • @jeffgrummons2954
    @jeffgrummons2954 3 роки тому +15

    You could easily fill the whole list with Soundgarden songs, but Mind Riot is another great one for this list.

    • @ROccam-fp9jx
      @ROccam-fp9jx 2 роки тому

      Had that one on the brain lately!

  • @user-zs2nu6oy7r
    @user-zs2nu6oy7r 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Rick. Finally I understood why those guys use so much different guitars in one show.

  • @angelol2877
    @angelol2877 3 роки тому +13

    Opeth's Ghost Reveries album was made all in DADFAE.