How To Play Waiting For The Bus and Jesus Just Left Chicago By ZZ Top - Plus Guitar Soloing Tips!

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  • @JerryAtricMr
    @JerryAtricMr Рік тому +21

    Holy sh*t!!!! This video's last five minutes suddenly expanded the guitar after several months stuck. Thank you Marty for helping the guitar make sense. Not the hero we deserved, but the hero we needed

    • @Jerry-Falwells-Poolboy
      @Jerry-Falwells-Poolboy Рік тому +1

      "Not the hero we deserved, but the hero we needed" Made me legit LOL!

    • @user-lk9ip2kl4k
      @user-lk9ip2kl4k 9 місяців тому

      this comment had skip to the end, and yes! totally agree. Awesome video.

  • @kbroomall
    @kbroomall Рік тому +9

    I noticed when Billy does this live he really rides that open A to beef the main riff up! Just saw them at Hershey Park in Hershey Pennsylvania on Sept. 9, 2023! Still killin it!

  • @markcarleton6647
    @markcarleton6647 Рік тому +12

    JJLC is probably my favorite ZZ Top Song. I like the way you break things down and explain how to play it. You’re a great teacher!

    • @gergemall
      @gergemall 11 місяців тому +1

      You’re a wonderful instructor. Love the way you presented the tabs handwritten. Very creative.

  • @Mangoshake2021
    @Mangoshake2021 Рік тому +23

    Really look forward to your videos, you are a great teacher

  • @sixstringer3783
    @sixstringer3783 Рік тому +6

    Billy's playing just breathes cool nice lesson 👍

  • @DannyGatton94
    @DannyGatton94 Рік тому +2

    In my book ZZ Top always will be the coolest thing ever

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Yeh. They are at the top of my list too. And man... what a car collection too!

  • @guitartim2128
    @guitartim2128 Рік тому +8

    Thanx for the awesome lesson For ZZ Top's Waitin For the Bus and Jesus Just Left Chicago. Two of my favorites from the man that influenced me which is Billy G. His tone timing ,feel and chops are unequalled .👍🎸

  • @sandrocavali9810
    @sandrocavali9810 9 місяців тому +2

    Great lesson! Let's not forget the tone. Crank that thing

  • @brianlegg6009
    @brianlegg6009 8 місяців тому +2

    I've watched many UA-cam videos trying to get a handle on where to start learning how to play some of this stuff. This is BY FAR the most useful and UNDERSTANDABLE. So many guys on here seem like they are just trying to show off without really doing any meaningful instruction. Thanks a million!

  • @kmajor44
    @kmajor44 Рік тому +7

    Great lesson!
    The Reverend said for the recoding he tuned his A string down to G on Jesus. Love the tune but usually play it in standard because I also love playing the Bus with a hard cut to Jesus…like the album. Makes the 2 inseparable…and both classic ZZ.
    note: the open A (and E on the 7th) is absolutely necessary for nailing Bus.

    • @RuairiDeFaoite
      @RuairiDeFaoite Рік тому

      I've always played it Open G tuning, like what you are saying but E strings down to D. Makes the chord fingering much easier than shown here in the video

  • @scottharvey7195
    @scottharvey7195 Рік тому +1

    Thanks! Great tone and great tips to help me break out of position 1!

  • @hank4434
    @hank4434 Рік тому +2

    Great Player, Great Style, Very Good Teacher Thanx!

  • @JamieDuran-hr3bp
    @JamieDuran-hr3bp Рік тому +1

    You're a very good teacher you keep it simple and lots of extra tips that others would never teacher without charging you for their knowledge. Thank you

  • @baynesstreetblues
    @baynesstreetblues Рік тому +1

    Brilliant explanation Marty, highlighting the feel that underpins Billy’s repeated groove. Many thanks 🙏

  • @theaxe5150
    @theaxe5150 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Marty. 12:18 I see the light!

  • @geoffreylowery9730
    @geoffreylowery9730 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Marty! Them p90s sound great! I've ordered a shirt and will be sportin it with pride around town.
    Keep Rockin!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Cool! Thanks so much man! You rock!!! 😎🤟🏻
      I tell ya, the P90's are so versatile. They can really get chimey and sweet! 🎵

  • @jeffwagner2707
    @jeffwagner2707 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Marty you and Jay Pamar are my go to teachers I love Lynch as well& Schenker

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Thanks so much man. I appreciate the nice comment. Thanks for watching 😎🙏

  • @REM1956
    @REM1956 Рік тому +1

    Great lesson. Your Lead advice was very helpful in copping some of Gibbon's phrasing. So many people just blow a thousand notes over these songs, and it just doesn't gel with the gutbucket feel of ZZ Top. Thanks

  • @lawrenceterenzi2389
    @lawrenceterenzi2389 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @garyh.238
    @garyh.238 Рік тому +1

    Excellent lesson. Thank you!

  • @papablue3015
    @papablue3015 Рік тому +1

    Blues, my favorite! Thanks Marty!

  • @markgreene3842
    @markgreene3842 7 місяців тому +1

    This was great for me, I picked up some good tips that I need to apply. I like the way you go slow enough for my to implant it in my mind. I’ve had too many teachers who didn’t do that.

  • @mikedtubey
    @mikedtubey Рік тому +11

    Love the Lesson!!! Your not just VH!😅

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому +3

      Thanks Mike! Nah, the VH is totally awesome but I love all kinds of stuff!

  • @beandog100
    @beandog100 4 місяці тому

    I love the way you get straight to the meat of it. Great lesson, thanks.

  • @douglaschristine8387
    @douglaschristine8387 Рік тому +1

    I just noticed you got the Peavey with dashboard and all in the camera. Now I know why you really wanted it, aesthetics, cool.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому +1

      Yeh man! Did you see my unboxing video of it? I do quite an in-depth review and tone test. I love it!!

  • @Chris48guitar
    @Chris48guitar 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video and instruction, thank you.

  • @thekingofelfland3294
    @thekingofelfland3294 Місяць тому

    Teaching a man to fish. Well done brother !!

  • @robblackmoreofficial
    @robblackmoreofficial Рік тому +1

    Very Cool,I Find Myself Just Moving Around Like This,Just Limbering Up Those Fingers All The Time. Great Fun! 😁 Thank You Marty,Love All Your Videos.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому +1

      You're most welcome man! So happy to help and share. Thanks so much.

  • @MichelleWettstein
    @MichelleWettstein 8 місяців тому +1

    Sounds good. My favorite tunes.

  • @guitarthink
    @guitarthink Рік тому +1

    One of my Favorite new channels that I stumbled on. Good stuff! Thank you!!!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Welcome aboard! Thanks for the kind words and for watching. 😎🤟🏻

  • @KlausToth
    @KlausToth Місяць тому

    >Jesus Just Left Chicago< is such a cool song. >From Rio Grande Mud< i love >Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell< the most.

  • @hykeeba-9254
    @hykeeba-9254 6 місяців тому +1

    Dawg, this is an awesome video. Love the handwritten tab overlays

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  6 місяців тому

      Glad you like it! Thanks for the support man 🤟🏻😁

  • @alainkempa2139
    @alainkempa2139 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this cool lesson and all the technical remarks about notes choice(m3rd bend) and the explanation on modulations being used.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      My pleasure man. Glad to help people out and see it making an impact. Thanks for watching man!

  • @dspguitarrebuild5281
    @dspguitarrebuild5281 Рік тому +1

    Very cool lesson. Thanks

  • @GeneBussler
    @GeneBussler 7 місяців тому +1

    Glad I stumbled onto your video. Appreciate the instruction that makes some sense. Great video.

    • @GeneBussler
      @GeneBussler 7 місяців тому

      I do have a small question regarding tone. Are you plugged straight into the amp or using some effects? I hear reverb and break up. Just curious.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  7 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @TaxPayingContributor
    @TaxPayingContributor Рік тому +1

    Totally fills in the gaps on one of my favorites. Great teaching

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear man! Awesome. Thank you for the kind words. 😎☮️

  • @genelewis2962
    @genelewis2962 Рік тому +1

    Marty you nailed this, excellent, my two favorite Biily G jams. Thank you for sharing!

  • @edmcglinn9027
    @edmcglinn9027 Рік тому +1

    great lesson - thanks Marty!!!

  • @mtantiques9384
    @mtantiques9384 Рік тому +1

    That was fun. Don't see too many "how to" videos that are fun and informative. I love the slow blues and ZZ Top just adds such a groove to it. Thanks and just subscribed

  • @kevinlarson4762
    @kevinlarson4762 Рік тому +1

    Cool lesson thank you

  • @rolfhauf4266
    @rolfhauf4266 Рік тому

    Your simple way of explaining the blues scale, was an eye opener to me… thank you🎸

  • @fronthorse
    @fronthorse Рік тому

    Great lesson and helpful to get to know the board better. Great sound too. LP with p90s are tasty.

  • @stan657
    @stan657 Рік тому +1

    Really nice lesson!
    Please do more Gibbons lessons!!🙏

  • @MrAnthony000004
    @MrAnthony000004 8 місяців тому +1

    great lesson and tabs

  • @douglaschristine8387
    @douglaschristine8387 Рік тому +2

    How are you Marty? That one guy your not just VH, lol. I love how you make the whole song a lesson with licks and nuances, makes you stand out from the rest. Peace.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Thanks Douglas! I am glad that my teaching style works well. I'm never sure if it resonates or not! But it's always nice to hear when it does. I really appreciate it dude.

  • @richardcranium8500
    @richardcranium8500 Рік тому +1

    I love that guitar man,I'm glad I bought one too. I love the 50's neck not to crazy fat just perfect. Great tune to learn also. Thanks

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      I love the guitar too. It really has a great tone and the neck is amazing. Glad you like yours as well! 🎵🎵🎵Thanks for watching man!

  • @grizzltooth9386
    @grizzltooth9386 5 місяців тому

    Great lesson!! Well done!

  • @stevenpotter-en2me
    @stevenpotter-en2me Рік тому +1

    Merry Christmas Marty! Thank you for the excellent video

  • @dotkennedy7443
    @dotkennedy7443 Рік тому +2

    Love that gold top! Those are P90s, right? Sweet! Quite a collection you have. That song brings back a lot of fun memories.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, this is one of my top 5 favorite guitars. It plays so nice and I think it sounds and looks gorgeous! ❤️

  • @jeremywilson7198
    @jeremywilson7198 Рік тому

    Very good advice I am at the point where everything you said makes perfect sense and I will work on it, thank you

  • @markgreene3842
    @markgreene3842 7 місяців тому

    This was great for me, I picked up some good tips that I need to apply.

  • @5150show
    @5150show Рік тому +1

    Epic lessons

  • @gtr1983
    @gtr1983 Рік тому

    Nice lesson and playing, at around 13:40 I believe Billy slides to and from Bb on the low E after the blues run down.

  • @greggheslin2724
    @greggheslin2724 Рік тому +1

    Your Tone is Fantastic!

  • @sleggarri
    @sleggarri Рік тому +1

    Great lesson. Love your blues playing.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Thank you kindly. I appreciate you watching and happy you enjoyed the video man! 😁🥂

  • @stevelankford7087
    @stevelankford7087 Рік тому

    Thanks for the classic ZZTop lesson, it sounds even better when you break it down. Thought I’d give you a sub while I’m here, great job!

  • @southerncomfort6279
    @southerncomfort6279 Рік тому +1

    Thanks a million
    Love zztop

  • @danielcoleman4807
    @danielcoleman4807 Рік тому

    Great video. I taught this stuff for many years and agree with you on all you said and did.
    I like your LP gold top with P 90s. ...I need a guitar with P 90s in my collection.

  • @RL-fp3ny
    @RL-fp3ny 2 місяці тому

    Great Video. New to just seeing your channel. Very nicely explained.

  • @MegaGuitarpicker
    @MegaGuitarpicker 11 місяців тому

    Great lesson.! I have been tuning my A down to G and it seems to be much easier for me to hang on that (G) note when playing alone. I like your way of explaining things. Subscribed!

  • @rogergregg6026
    @rogergregg6026 Рік тому

    Sweet, really nice impro here , have to say i picked up a lot of really good tips and how to expand my playing in the pent scale. Thanks so much and hope i can see many more of your videos

  • @qua7771
    @qua7771 Рік тому

    Man, them P-90's. What a tone for this.

  • @andyspinks9996
    @andyspinks9996 Рік тому

    Your an excellent teacher man. Keep up the good work. You could even be a doctor of guitar with handwriting like that.

  • @Callmenobody174
    @Callmenobody174 Рік тому +3

    Really enjoying your videos, man! Keep up the good work! 🤘

  • @keithelmo
    @keithelmo 11 місяців тому

    Great video and teaching style! Thanks!

  • @Wolf2u2
    @Wolf2u2 Рік тому +1

    Descending run into the G on The Bus is so good, I'd refer to it as the Jesus run. Thxs Marty! That C chord is a tough one.

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Thanks man! I love that run too! It's the hook! Dude, that C is brutal. I always wondered about it and one day saw him finger that chord in AXS Tv during a Sammy Hagar segment and was like damn that's it!! 😎🎵🎵🎵☮️

  • @telefrk49
    @telefrk49 11 місяців тому

    Killer lesson and explanation...thank you!!

  • @FMorgigno1
    @FMorgigno1 Рік тому

    Excellent lesson!

  • @kennykamensky993
    @kennykamensky993 Рік тому

    Good lesson Marty thanks for the tips

  • @bpy4073
    @bpy4073 Рік тому

    Great tone and instruction have suscribed

  • @loupearl706
    @loupearl706 Рік тому +1

    You're a great teacher. Thanks. Nice to see you expanding your band library🙄

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Thanks for the kind words man! I appreciate it and so glad to hear I help people out. 😎🥂

  • @tokk3n-hj4xg
    @tokk3n-hj4xg Рік тому

    Man I've been wanting to learn Jesus Just Left Chicago for the longest. Thanks for taking the time to making this video. I just subscribed. Looking forward to more videos.

  • @jamespotts2469
    @jamespotts2469 Рік тому

    Fantastic job. I've been a little off on this for forty years--and you've nailed it and made it clear. I just subscribed.

  • @kibscott6096
    @kibscott6096 Рік тому +2

    Marty I want to thank you for throwing a lick and a bend out to my favorite band from Texas (with an exception to STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN), bro you rock, my heart bleeds EVH, I was going on 18 when their first album was released, ok probably got a few years on you, but hey you ROCK!!!!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      You're very welcome!! Love SRV too. Saw him on the couldn't stand the weather tour. I really appreciate the support man!

  • @hofmannhermann
    @hofmannhermann Рік тому

    Great ... learnd a lot ... Thanx !!!

  • @kinderwagen6168
    @kinderwagen6168 5 місяців тому

    Very good explanation!

  • @jamesreilly872
    @jamesreilly872 Рік тому

    great lesson - brilliant!

  • @yourenigma3803
    @yourenigma3803 Рік тому +1

    Great lesson brother! 🎉

  • @BBF3
    @BBF3 11 місяців тому

    Many thanks for this video. I highly appreciate it

  • @timemerson2691
    @timemerson2691 Рік тому +1

    That was awesome 😎

  • @davemullner7170
    @davemullner7170 Рік тому

    Great lesson Marty! Plus I love the little Marshall stack and the desktop one too🤘😊

  • @letsgo2then
    @letsgo2then 9 місяців тому

    TAB on 3x5 cards did it for me. Hell yea

  • @jrezvb
    @jrezvb Рік тому

    GREAT JOB! THANK YOU

  • @CHill-uh1fg
    @CHill-uh1fg Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed watching, actually I've watched it a couple of times, your les paul caught my attention, just happens I have a gold top just like it. I've been playing those 2 songs for probably over 40 years, you seem to be the only one that catches all the changes. 👍

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      Wow very cool man! I appreciate the kind words. You know, I think you have to live with a song for a long time to fully understand it. Not claiming I fully understand ZZ Top or being arrogant... I just mean you have to really dig in and love a song. Live with it. You eventually hear stuff you wouldn't on a casual listen. These songs and ZZ Top have been one of my go to bands since eliminator. When I was old enough to understand rock and roll. Discovering their past material was such a gift!

    • @CHill-uh1fg
      @CHill-uh1fg Рік тому +1

      @@Ranch5150SkinWalker glad that there are people like you willing to share that. I've been a fan since there 1st album growing up in Texas got to see them often, when I was a kid there was little to no way off learning, just had to listen a lot and figure it out.I remember me and my buddy standing in front of a mirror pretending to play the slide part on just got paid, I still can't play a slide, but songs like these and tush,and la grange are songs id get asked to come up and play with local bands, there great ones for a jam night. 🤙

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому

      @@CHill-uh1fg the slide parts on those songs is so good. I'm not much of a slide player but would love to dig into some of that stuff!! I wonder if he played in standard tuning ?

    • @CHill-uh1fg
      @CHill-uh1fg Рік тому

      @@Ranch5150SkinWalker I think tush was standered tuning, but I believe that just got paid was originally record with the slide parts in open E

  • @rvk5150
    @rvk5150 Рік тому +2

    Hell yeah...I want a LP with P90s badly....on my list!

    • @Ranch5150SkinWalker
      @Ranch5150SkinWalker  Рік тому +1

      This was a bucket list guitar for me too. I just got it about 2 months ago. It's a dream come true. 😎☮️

  • @robtoc
    @robtoc Рік тому +2

    Well done Marty, great teaching and lesson! I've watched a lot of lessons on these songs, and you explained it very very well...much appreciated! SUBSCRIBED!!!

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 11 місяців тому +1

    Nailed it

  • @tonbuur5650
    @tonbuur5650 11 місяців тому

    great lesson!!❤...thanks..

  • @rolandjgutierrez7737
    @rolandjgutierrez7737 Рік тому

    Nice flow you where in sync explain and play and demonstrate I enjoyed it its not like oh by the way one time in guitar land then this oh by the way my dog...RocknRollFlat5

  • @jasonhall947
    @jasonhall947 Рік тому

    Good lesson. Thanks. Subbed!

  • @mattskey58
    @mattskey58 Рік тому

    Nice lesson bud, good job 😎👍

  • @chrisbrown4051
    @chrisbrown4051 Рік тому

    Very nice man.

  • @jondavis3582
    @jondavis3582 Рік тому

    this is what i needed today...

  • @daveslusher3556
    @daveslusher3556 Рік тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @capnstevoanythinggoes
    @capnstevoanythinggoes Місяць тому

    Awesome, tanx mon!

  • @CarrigansGuitarClub
    @CarrigansGuitarClub Рік тому +1

    Great song - can you do Flyin High from ZZ Top?

  • @jeffjohnson7381
    @jeffjohnson7381 Рік тому

    Love this kind of blues rock can you continue some great rock styles in this genre..first lesson with you love your style of teaching 👍🎸🎶

  • @Bigsbeee
    @Bigsbeee 11 місяців тому

    Subbed - No question - Thank You Marty.

  • @davehill4865
    @davehill4865 6 місяців тому +1

    Great lesson! Thanks. What tone you've got!

  • @Surfer_Ninja
    @Surfer_Ninja 4 місяці тому +1

    thank you,