10 Acoustic Guitar Riffs That Will Make You A Better Player
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Күн бұрынI love playing acoustic guitar, its how I started learning guitar as a beginner and many of the songs I learned in my early days of playing have stuck with me and shaped my playing today. In this video Im giving you my top 10 list of acoustic guitar songs I think everyone should know.
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@Chris-MusicTheoryAndFretboard 2 жыл бұрын
1. Angie 1:16 2. She talks to Angels 2:23 3. Layla 3:55 4. Iris 5:40 5. I Can't Be Satisfied 6:55 6. Blackbird 8:41 7. Over the hills and far away 9:54 8. Banana Pancakes 11:20 9. Dust in the wind 13:02 10. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You 14:13
@power_of_many 2 жыл бұрын
Great list
@eliaslopezgonzalez1543 2 жыл бұрын
nice
@garrettvann7427 2 жыл бұрын
Goat
@conradgillard 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias!
@gtsipejr 2 жыл бұрын
1a.- Anji
@StarQueenEstrella 2 жыл бұрын
In my list are: “Never Going Back Again” by Fleetwood Mac, “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles, “Going to California” by Led Zeppelin, “The Boxer” by Simon & Garfunkel, and “Dust in the Wind” by Kansas
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
this is an amazing list. Going to California is a gem. Add Friend of the Devil by the Dead and it's perfect
@jeremydahm2124 2 жыл бұрын
The Boxer!
@larryhall2805 2 жыл бұрын
All great songs and good ideas! But here I go again, how about Black Water? I love the Doobies, now tie me with a rope & hang me (Roger Miller reference).
@dakotaslim 2 жыл бұрын
Great list. Add "Wish You Were Here" for acoustic perfection.
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
@@dakotaslim good call
@scottwalters5081 2 жыл бұрын
The first riff in Paranoid Android was the acoustic guitar part that really made me excited to play acoustic guitar, it was super hard to learn but after I finished learning it I felt incredibly happy that I accomplished something I never thought possible, and it inspired me to start playing more acoustic music rather than just metal and grunge.
@sebastiengiroux4718 2 жыл бұрын
Same for me! One of the first song that i've learned. It took me awhile to get it right. Very good song to learn. But, very hard at first.
@unessential5108 2 жыл бұрын
As a kid born in the 80s and going to high school in the 90s, no music class jam would be complete without 6 acoustic guitars poorly playing 'fade to black' by MetallicA. Good times!
@rexhavens4931 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky you . being born in the 50s and going to school in the 60s there wasn't one guitar in my school to play anything on.
@twhotzxgunz7622 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky you I was born in 99 and I've never seen another kid listen to Fade to Black voluntarily
@cliffschannel2521 2 жыл бұрын
@@twhotzxgunz7622 I just met a 13 yo kid today that let me hear a recording on his phone of him playing it on his new martin . Im 61 and thought that was pretty cool actually .
@twhotzxgunz7622 2 жыл бұрын
@@cliffschannel2521 I’m jealous, people like that are far and few between. I’d love to find a few people like that my age.
@georgedaly2187 2 жыл бұрын
Grdaly02 is
@DomsGuitarGear 2 жыл бұрын
The Rain Song is another great acoustic Zeppelin tune, so much fun to play and such a weird tuning, Page is a genuis!
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing song. The first 3 songs on House of the Holy is such a great sequence
@gui-texzan7477 2 жыл бұрын
You'd be hard-pressed to find a prettier acoustic song. Melissa by the Allman Brothers Band is close. Mayonnaise by the Smashing Pumpkins and Seasons by Chris Cornell are close....
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
@@gui-texzan7477 Good call!
@zosomoso 2 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful chord progression ever imo! Rain Song is so underrated.
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
@@zosomoso the walk from Maj, Maj7th to flat7 is beautiful
@integerdivision 2 жыл бұрын
Nick Drake - Pink Moon - not just the song, the whole album. Great tunings, great picking patterns, great strumming patterns, and it’ll break your heart with beauty
@joelfabes 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! One of my oldest musical memories is listening to Pink Moon on my dad's old Sony discman. Really inspirational for understated, beautiful acoustic parts.
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. A beautiful album for Sunday mornings or late night hangs
@w.llawrence86 2 жыл бұрын
Listened to that today-didn't "get it" at all (then again, I'm primarily a 50's rockabilly guy)
@andypammenter8528 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, nick and John Martyn :-)
@FinnBjerke 2 жыл бұрын
Josh Tuner have Nick Drake tutorials ---- Nick Drake was amazing..
@fbj1223 2 жыл бұрын
Blackbird and Dust in the wind taught me how to fingerpick, they basically made me learn how to Travis pick and that changed my entire style of playing.
@squirelova1815 2 жыл бұрын
Led Zep's "That's the Way" is a killer composition. Immortal masterpiece.
@kensalazar5066 2 жыл бұрын
In reality ALL OF HIS ACOUSTIC STUFF IS KILLER...THE MLZ!!
@bubbaguitar12 2 жыл бұрын
Agree, "That's the way" = xclnt. And then I'll add in "Tangerine". Mr Page = Both electric & acoustic master.
@39Lines Жыл бұрын
The best version of that's the way is the 1975 earls Court version. Kick fucking ass.
@artneville5994 2 ай бұрын
Great choice! Just a pain to tune up! Did that on my 12 string; sounded heavenly
@simonjodet7308 2 жыл бұрын
I would add Wish You Were Here. Otherwise great list!
@gracecyoung 2 жыл бұрын
I was surprised this one wasn’t on the list. The main guitar part, and the intro solo, are both absolute classics, and relatively easy to learn so a good beginner option, but super hard to get the feel right too. Great example of a melodic approach to solos as well. Som much richness in there for beginner and more experienced players…
@averyavenue 2 жыл бұрын
He listed it on his "solos that changed my life" video, so that's prob why he didn't include it on this one.
@gracecyoung 2 жыл бұрын
@@averyavenue Ahh, yes. Good point...
@gjw45 2 жыл бұрын
I have to agree. I was just learning guitar and somehow.....just playing around, the intro came to me. I felt like i had won the lottery! It was one of my favourites songs at the time, and still is now. I did have some of the chords wrong in the riff, but either way, it was a milestone for me. I remember playing that for friends, and they would all be blown away. Obviously, none of my friends played instruments, so small things amused small minds....lol
@AnthonyGreenGuitar 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@hoytdmartin 2 жыл бұрын
Wish You Were Here is always a big one also for another finger style song I’d pick Deep River Blues by Doc Watson. I think the first acoustic song I ever learned was Night Moves by Bob Seger.
@reddogdude 2 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best “top 10 acoustic” list that I’ve seen. You are thoughtful and erudite throughout. Keep up the good work!
@user-hw9pt6fq6j Жыл бұрын
I re-started playing in retirement (after 30 year of no playing) and made a list of 10 songs to focus on. 5 out of my 10 are in your list and your other 5 include songs I would like to learn. Good stuff here!
@Rawrxdlol79 2 жыл бұрын
#1 1:16 Angie by The Rolling Stones #2 2:23 She Talks to Angels by The Black Crowes #3 3:56 Layla (Unplugged) by Eric Clapton #4 5:40 Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls #5 6:56 I Can't Be Satisfied by Muddy Waters #6 8:42 Blackbird by The Beatles #7 9:55 Over The Hills and Far Away by Led Zeppelin #8 11:23 Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson #9 13:03 Dust In The Wind by Kansas #10 14:14 Babe I'm Going To Leave You by Led Zeppelin
@Hopeful_Husker 2 жыл бұрын
She talks to angles?
@squirrelbalz794 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hopeful_Husker yeah?
@Suleyman-qu2cq 2 ай бұрын
1:12?pls
@Suleyman-qu2cq 2 ай бұрын
1:12 name of song pls
@Rawrxdlol79 2 ай бұрын
@@Suleyman-qu2cq Wonderwall by Oasis
@pdub4600 2 жыл бұрын
Rain Song is another great song with great acoustic. When I listen and play that song I’m just in awe of Jimmy Page. It’s truly stunning.
@michaeldebavay5914 2 жыл бұрын
Love the variety, relevance to my own tastes, and you’re commentary on every song is unbiased and just good bro. Loved it
@scatlizard 2 жыл бұрын
The whole Clapton unplugged is one of my favorite too. Great for learning guitar.
@randalllavergne1258 2 жыл бұрын
Man, that acoustic sounds amazing. The tone on “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” was killer.
@RhettShull 2 жыл бұрын
I love this guitar.
@johnandre5558 2 жыл бұрын
I could not agree more. I do wonder if that acoustic sound we love so much has to do with compression or just the sound of a well mic’d acoustic.
@gamesforone4105 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnandre5558 I think one of the sad things about acoustic guitar is that from where you, the player, sits you are not getting the best sound projection the instrument produces. The mic pics it up though.
@johnandre5558 2 жыл бұрын
@@gamesforone4105 Never though of it that way. Way to obvious. LOL.
@darrellstyner0001 2 жыл бұрын
@@RhettShull What kind of guitar is it? Really stunning wood!
@mintran 2 жыл бұрын
"Time in a bottle" is my favorite. The chord movement is incredible!
@Snarkapotamus 2 жыл бұрын
Croce and Maury Muehieisen were masterful acoustic guitar players...
@mintran 2 жыл бұрын
@@Snarkapotamus I learn a lot from them. Maury Muehieisen deserves more credit for his work with Jim Croce. I wish they could stay a little longer :(
@crispychip360 2 жыл бұрын
@@Snarkapotamus Maury has been one of the biggest influences on my playing. Extremely underrated
@anthonycofrancesco7137 2 жыл бұрын
Dude I had the EXACT same introduction to hammer ons and pull offs with this song when I first started too! It’s got a place in my heart for life.
@Leon-uc3cq 6 ай бұрын
„Never going back again“ - Lindsey Buckingham is missing. I practice it since three days… it’s impossible
@alexdieudonne1924 2 ай бұрын
I given up on it 3 times !
@KKMcK1 2 жыл бұрын
My Takamine F400 12-string is one of my favorite guitars of my entire life. I got it in the late 70s. As for what you missed: A million Neil Young songs, starting with My My Hey Hey (Out of the Blue). Jimmy Page once said that when he was watching Neil Young do an acoustic set, he, Jimmy, actually had tears running down his face. That's how great an acoustic player Neil is.
@JoePariseauMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Fast Car is a must!
@treesurgeon2441 2 жыл бұрын
@limelight81 haha goes great on a playlist with Indigo girls.
@ericinnc 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite videos from you. I like to rock out but, there is nothing like the soothing sound of an acoustic especially if played as well as you do! Something to aspire to! Great songs, thanks!
@dundeedolphin Жыл бұрын
Wasn't expecting much but that was great. Thanks.
@JimMcVay 2 жыл бұрын
I started learning Over the Hills and Far Away in the 80's and never finished. Time to finally learn the whole song!
@Naitsirk1 2 жыл бұрын
I think Landslide are really important on a list like this, to learn and practice travis picking with simple chords (i was only playing the chord for the verse for like over a year just to get down the picking with the chord changes sounding good), for the dynamics of the song, a song everybody knows instantly when you play it so crowd pleaser for sure etc etc. Love the video and the list tho!
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
Totally!
@chrisgough8372 2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. When “The Dance” DVD hit, I was mesmerized by the way Lindsey played it and had to learn it immediately. On that same show was “Big Love” and another is “Never Going Back Again”. All great and challenging songs, especially when you throw in the solos that Lindsey plays.
@jasonbillingham1527 Жыл бұрын
New here, great list! I Agree. Landslide took a lot of practice for me, and totally got me ready for Dust in the Wind. I’d like to add that Lindsey is a hugely underrated guitar player in my opinion.
@DanielKarlMorgan 9 ай бұрын
Love what you say about acoustic guitar being a communal instrument. There are songs which I regularly include in my sets which I’m not really a fan of in my own life, but love performing for appreciate crowds. And I think it’s so important to remember this - people turn to acoustic gigs because of that sense of community and belonging that it creates. Great video dude.
@jasonbillingham1527 Жыл бұрын
New to your channel Rhett, but I got here as soon as I could. Your playing is right up there with the musicians that wrote these songs. That guitar sounds so amazing!
@michaelgillespie8257 2 жыл бұрын
That Jack Johnson record, when listened front to back, is outstanding!
@rockstarr9000 2 жыл бұрын
Really loved this. Your blackbird rendition was stunning.
@RalphEOswald 2 жыл бұрын
Jeff Beck has only recorded four songs I know of with acoustic guitar: Love Is Blue, Love Is Green (both of which have electric or electric/acoustic guitar), Just Another Night (Mick Jagger's 1985 She's The Boss album) and Greensleeves. It took me a couple years to lock down Greensleeves, simply because I'm a slow learner, and I found out he had actually played a second guitar on it. My point being: As a classical/traditional song his interpretation, his syncopation are ideas that every guitar player should get a feel for and appreciate them. Plus, it's a great rendition that gives a lively bounce to a simple traditional standard.
@robinjgill 2 жыл бұрын
Rhett, one of my favourite acoustic players is John Martyn. Small Hours with the echoplex from 1977 was phenomenally innovative for its time and a song I never ever get tired of. Martyn's combination with Danny THompson on double bass was killer. All the best.
@dedaelus Ай бұрын
Yes that live performance of in the small hours is one of my favourite guitar performances ever.
@InsaneWayne355 2 жыл бұрын
Some of my favs ... Finger picking: Landslide Open E: Little Martha Weird Low-B tuning: Seasons by Chris Cornell (Singles soundtrack) Open C6 tuning: Bron-Yr-Aur (Physical Graffiti)
@dwaynejessome1728 2 жыл бұрын
since you asked, my top ten 10) Suite Judy Blue Eyes 9) Blackbird 8) Over the Hills and Far Away 7) Fearless -Pink Floyd 6) Ventura Highway 5) Moonlight in Vermont - Willie Nelson 4) The Needle and the Damage Done 3) Dee -Randy Rhoads 2) Give a Little Bit -Supertramp 1) Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
@rodduncan3249 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Rhett. Great selection of songs and you did a great job presenting them. Thanks. I sense that cowboy chords may not be your favourite, but, to me, maybe showing my age, but I think CCR has a lot of really good stuff worth learning.
@chrism4948 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. Cool selection.
@mc495150 2 жыл бұрын
About a girl by nirvana for me. I was 15…on the tab there’s was a note “tune half a step down”, but since i did not speak english at the time snd i never saw anything different from standard tuning, i was not able to undestand why i did not sound right (:
@pwnnwb 2 жыл бұрын
It we going there, lets not leave out that riff that was so many nineties kids first on any guitar: 'Come as you are' - da da da dum dadadada da dum da dum'' ...
@BLJKPLR 2 жыл бұрын
My number one song to play is From the Beginning. Included on my list is Pink Floyd songs. You have a great list of top ten!
@roenvalenzuela2492 2 жыл бұрын
"From the beginning" is my go to song when I'm trying out any acoustic guitar. Love playing "Fearless" off Meddle. (Open G)
@thesquigglespin 2 жыл бұрын
My top three are, Black water, Brothers in arms, & Yesterday. Honorable mention to Chris Cornel's cover of Nothing compares to you. Cheers Rhett, glad you're feeling better.
@josephliptak 2 жыл бұрын
I love the intro to "I'd Love to Change the World" by Ten Years After. It was the first song I learned to play on acoustic guitar.
@nicolomantovani7101 Жыл бұрын
That’s a masterpiece
@edwhite7809 8 ай бұрын
You just reminded me that was one of my first sings as well, just after Wish you were here.
@eddiecarter9831 2 жыл бұрын
Great list! "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles, "Melissa" by ABB, "Black Water" by Doobie Brothers, "You've Got a Friend" by James Taylor (hard to believe you did not include one of his), "Peaceful Easy Feeling" by Eagles are a few that would make my list. So many great acoustic songs!
@rogerjane1350 Жыл бұрын
Yes how can he not mention James Taylor? And Don McLean
@douglasbarrows8110 11 ай бұрын
@@rogerjane1350 Ten songs is an impossible task. I think 100 would still be difficult.
@weyland1452 2 жыл бұрын
The "Unplugged" album is a big tank for me. I've been playing them for 20 years. Tears in Heaven, Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out, Walkin' Blues... I still like to play the forbidden song (Stairway to heaven). And Nothing else matters, it's always a pleasure to play that intro. Wish you where here too, strumming plus a tasteful solo. Yeah
@FBDerringer 2 жыл бұрын
Great list. I am definitely making each one I can do! Awesome vid.
@DavePilotCH47 2 жыл бұрын
So stoked to know that the 3 songs I can play are on this list! I just spent the last month learning Layla
@harrysachs2274 2 жыл бұрын
First song I ever learned was "About a Girl" off of the "Unplugged in New York" Nirvana album.
@lukaswolfe5792 2 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@DylanL69 2 жыл бұрын
Polly because that's a real all acoustic even on the album about a girl is electric song if I remember correctly
@doofinator4285 2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for Babe I’m going to leave you…such an epic acoustic masterpiece. I halfway expected Going to California as well but I guess 3 Zeppelin songs m might be too much for a top 10 list. Nice playing as always.
@JGChaves Жыл бұрын
Amazing selection! Congrats!
@decampos26 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic !!!! Great list !!!!
@wendellnsmith8392 2 жыл бұрын
"Stairway to Heaven" is catchy, and fun. The intro is the "hook", and is good on acoustic. Also "Dust in the Wind" works well. for this lesson. Thanks for this video. Wendell Smith
@danwhitehurst9592 2 жыл бұрын
Great list! Lots of my favorites on there and ones I learned early in my playing. On my list I’d add “Seasons “by Chris Cornell ( another strange tuning but unforgettable sound)or Zero Chance from Soundgarden.If you could read my mind” Gordon Lightfoot( singer/songwriting legend), “Old Man” Neil Young , and maybe “Pardon Me” (acoustic version) Incubus, lots of creative chords/ time signatures with creative use of droning open high E and B strings. You can’t half ass their acoustic songs. I love simple chord songs like Hide your love away-Beatles and Got Me Wrong-AIC, and mix in some unique hard stuff to keep me on my toes and then go back to fun and easy.
@evans6153 2 жыл бұрын
This is great! Lovin the self-reflection with each song
@jimmylimohello2538 2 жыл бұрын
An amazing choice of songs ! Thanks for this ✌🏼
@wyattheitkamp55 2 жыл бұрын
the song that taught me to finger pick was helplessly hoping by Crosby, Stills and Nash. that’s a great one
@Channel-km8gd 2 жыл бұрын
Dave Matthews band has a very unique approach to acoustic playing. Learning some of his songs has taught me new chords or techniques over the years. For example , Lie in our graves and Jimi thing is fun to play. 41 sounds great on an acoustic and Two step is unique in a few ways. Of course there is crash, which is overplayed and not my fav but it gets your left hand stretching and everyone knows that song. I might add a song of his to the list as a number 11.
@troyraynor 2 жыл бұрын
“So much to say” is a winner also
@ysocky 2 жыл бұрын
In the first few years I was learning guitar I had a moment of realization that like 50% of the songs I had in my repertoire were Dave Matthews songs because they were just so fun to learn and play on acoustic guitar. He has this unique approach to his guitar parts in that he often uses atypical chord voicings and plays with a percussive feel that both complements the rest of the band and also sounds great for solo acoustic playing.
@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks for showing us. Take care.
@triciaobrien2943 Жыл бұрын
The sound of that guitar! I love it!!
@johnhunsinger2625 2 жыл бұрын
Rhett, those are some great choices and fantastic songs. I agree that Angie is one of the best Rolling Stones songs. I think one missing is Wish You We’re Here by Pink Floyd. Great job! Keep on rockin’.
@saviolopes15 2 жыл бұрын
When you said a classic song from the 90s with an unique tuning, I immediately thought of “Daughter” from Pearl Jam
@pwnnwb 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Also super easy, lots of fun.
@JimmyRadloff 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Rhett! That guitar has got to be one of the prettiest and best sounding acoustics I've ever seen and heard.
@999gremlins 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta say....my first introduction to you was via Rick's videos....but you have really come into your own. I look forward to your videos every bit as much as I do Rick's. I have learned quite a bit from you, and you continue to grow as a "video podcaster". As finances allow I will come back and look at the premium services you are offering.I already play every song in this video...yet still found some inspiration in listening to this. Keep up the great work Rhett
@ericleon6482 Жыл бұрын
My all time favorites acoustic are: Norwegian Wood, No Reply, I'll Be Back by The Beatles. Angie I could never learn so I went with Wild Horses, Dead Flowers and Waiting on A Friend. Peaceful Easy Feeling, Tequila Sunrise, Lyin' Eyes and New Kid InTown are perennial in my acoustic setlist. Also, Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts. Learning to Fly and Free Falling by Tom Petty. Love me some Bob Dylan too. Old Love, Running on Faith, Malted Milk and Alberta from EC Unplugged. And Hey Hey What Can I Do by Zeppelin....
@seansmith6745 Жыл бұрын
Really good list. One I would add for beginning players that is not super challenging but very playable and satisfying is Needle and the Damage Done.
@glenberman873 6 ай бұрын
Hi Rhett. Great Video! I am really impressed with your videos. You are clearly an encyclopedia but I love your passion. You make most of your subjects so accessible. Than you. I am retired after 38 years and now doing anything for my family and myself. I just picked up an acoustic guitar for the first time and starting very late, looking for a teacher and with this video created my list of songs to learn. If I can learn these, I’ll learn how to play. (I added Melissa, Wish you were here and Wild Horses for me) Thank you!
@garywhitaker9854 2 жыл бұрын
Great list and playing.
@tanishqchakravorty4400 2 жыл бұрын
My list would be (in no particular order): 1) Wish You Were Here 2) Stairway to Heaven 3) Fast Car 4) Stop This Train 5) Tears in Heaven 6) Dust in The Wind 7) Hurt 8) Knocking on Heaven's Door 9) Here Comes The Sun 10) Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)
@cptvanier 2 жыл бұрын
For some reason its almost taboo to mention Stairway to Heaven these days. It's like a meme now but it should be on the list for sure.
@sdmatso 2 жыл бұрын
Hurt - Johnny Cash
@AlfredHugecokk 2 жыл бұрын
Wish You Can Stop This Fast Car In The Sun
@hefenzy 2 жыл бұрын
Voice Of The Soul by Death
@Marco01Antonio 2 жыл бұрын
Man... Seasons, by Chris Cornell, is a must if you're talking about weird tunnings. Oh my God, this song is amazing...
@goodknight37 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. One of my favorite acoustic songs.
@marcbergeron445 2 жыл бұрын
I’m super agree with you!! Seasons is an amazing acoustic song!! Solid list though from our friend Rhett
@ssalvaterra 2 жыл бұрын
So true
@JustSomeGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking that Seasons should be on this list.
@cobainspriest 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@jimmy5634 2 жыл бұрын
I had the same experience with “Over the Hills and Far Away”. Learned how to do hammer-ons and pull-offs on my own and intuitively just by listening.
@moogdome2562 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. So inspiring.
@reverb508 2 жыл бұрын
Sitting down and figuring out how the hell to play "Never Going Back Again" by Fleetwood Mac has done wonders for fingerpicking. I imagine it's a lot like how a beginner drummer feels when they start to acquire limb independence.
@randybecker7339 2 жыл бұрын
I'm quite a bit older than you, but I would recommend something (well, anything really) from Jim Croce. "I'll Have to Say I Love You In A Song" is probably my favorite and is my go-to when I first pick up my acoustic. Great list here by the way.
@crispychip360 2 жыл бұрын
Jim Croce is one of the greatest of all time. Maury Muehleisen has influenced my playing so much
@DylanL69 2 жыл бұрын
What about big bad Leroy Brown I don't remember if it's acoustic but still a good song
@nickkonig5278 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, in my reply above I should have mentioned Jim Croce too. He and Muehleisen were truly superb. I think I would have gone with "These Dreams", "Lovers Cross" and "Operator". All have been in my repertoire for decades, when I play small venues solo. Damn, so much music so little time !!!
@joey_bag_a_donuts 8 ай бұрын
I needed that. excellent list to work on
@paulajohnson139 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Love how you played these songs. Good job.
@6StringStories 2 жыл бұрын
That guitar sounds incredible. My go to acoustic song when I pick one up is “Who Says” by Mayer. Really fun to play
@seanclements3783 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I loved the acoustic version of Layla, and actually preferred it over the electric version for years! Might be because I heard the acoustic version first, but it’s so smooth!
@timothybarham9250 2 жыл бұрын
If you have any time for jazz, listen to the version clapton does with Wynton Marsalis. Totally not acoustic guitar, but what an arrangement. Worth a youtube search
@anthonyjames2366 2 жыл бұрын
Same here. Although that keyboard outro is pretty hard to beat
@billbitterman9487 8 ай бұрын
For me, the acoustic version of Layla completely loses the intensity and desperation of the original version. I just feel it’s completely watered down
@msi1985 2 жыл бұрын
Love this kind of content 👌 ❤ keep it coming
@stephenwalsh2634 2 жыл бұрын
The BEST learning and motivational acoustic video I've found on KZfaq, Rhett. Would love to see "Top Ten Part II (11-20). Maybe a series, ultimately, like Rick Beato's " What Makes..." "Dust in th Wind" is a finger warm up song for me. Twenty years ago I saw Kansas rock The Count Basie in NJ and now play it daily.
@lucasklock5494 2 жыл бұрын
“Babe I’m gonna leave you” was one song I struggled a lot when started playing, the picking pattern was so complex, I remember playing only the three notes after bass because I still couldn’t fit the bass in it. The first Time I played right was super cool though… as always, great list Rett. If I may add one song, the acoustic version of “Everlong” is a very distinct riff. And any song from the first “Days of the New” album would fit this list as well. Greetings from Brazil!
@petejennings597 2 жыл бұрын
@Lucas Klock ...couldn't agree more about Days of the New. Travis is a very sad story though.😞
@lomarsweed6604 2 жыл бұрын
Everlong was introduced as an electric song though, and the acoustic version's riff is identical, unlike Layla.
@AlfredHugecokk 2 жыл бұрын
@@lomarsweed6604 You're right. But the definition of on acoustic song is : a song played with an acoustic guitar.
@lomarsweed6604 2 жыл бұрын
@@AlfredHugecokk Sure if you're going by literal definitions, but lists like these are highlighting songs that are renowned as acoustic pieces, not songs that have an acoustic rendition.
@AlfredHugecokk 2 жыл бұрын
@@lomarsweed6604 Yeah I know. I was just kidding. Everlong on acoustic guitar is not as good as on electric. Because... it's not an acoustic song !
@maxieboy1232 2 жыл бұрын
I think “the rain song” should have been on here, it shows how amazing Jimmy Page’s songwriting is
@anthonyjames2366 2 жыл бұрын
It's so hard to pick just one Zeppelin song. It could easily have been going to California, tangerine or bron-y-aur stomp too. But I think over the hills and far away is the right choice
@bunyan6101 2 жыл бұрын
Braun yr aur stomp
@dispozablehero9829 Жыл бұрын
@@anthonyjames2366 Even "Friends"
@39Lines Жыл бұрын
@@dispozablehero9829 one of the best acoustic riffs ever.
@jeffreygallahar4650 3 ай бұрын
Gallows pole is another great one. Page is the acoustic king of classic rock in my opinion. Hell he's just a master of everything!
@southsideronnie Жыл бұрын
I like your selections Rhett!
@CorModo 2 жыл бұрын
Great list, man!
@bradpoole400 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Jimmy Page number to play is Bron Y Aur. It's in like an open f6 tuning but its doable. It's a good one for your picking hand. I love the Black Crowes song and Im going to learn it again.
@davidleamy7564 2 жыл бұрын
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Live at Luther college was the one that got me. It was just unreal.
@ssalvaterra 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing record
@J.Feliciano-FOREVER-JAM-N 2 жыл бұрын
Tim Reynolds!!!!!!!!!
@larrydohanos5893 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. DMB recorded in studio is good. DMB live with Tim R is amazing
@garryangusnet 2 жыл бұрын
Great list Rhett! I agree with every pick
@baysidejon6410 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Rhett!
@stevejordan7038 2 жыл бұрын
If you ever do a second list, please consider From The Beginning by ELP, Roundabout by Yes or Crazy On You by Heart. I love those unaccompanied acoustic solos before the rest of the band kicks in.
@johnh.blevins5927 2 жыл бұрын
Greg Lake’s acoustic guitar playing was iconic.
@antonburger01 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely needs to include "Daughter" by Pearl Jam in a next list! That's one of the most beautiful acoustic guitar riffs in my humble opinion. And also "Drive" by Incubus.
@JayKughan 2 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful list of songs. Cheers man.. 🍻
@johnfrymyer8346 2 жыл бұрын
I love your Style and you hit many of my faves too. Thank you for this.
@manu9629 2 жыл бұрын
One song that for me should be in the list is Just breathe by Pearl Jam, if you're learning to do finger picking and wanna gain some speed and accuracy, this is the song for you
@johncrafton8319 2 жыл бұрын
Nice list. I would've liked to have seen Tesla's "Love Song" and Mason Williams' "Classical Gas" among it, but I can't complain.
@joefincham9759 2 жыл бұрын
Some the same and some "forgotten" gems here on a "vintage" era list from a 50+ year player! Rhett, many thanks for facilitating! 1. Mood For A Day - YES 2. From The Beginning - ELP 3. That's The Way - Led Zep 4. Life's A Long Song - Jethro Tull 5. Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd 6. Ventura Highway - America 7. Blackbird - McCartney 8. Going To California - Led Zep 9. Black Water - Doobie Bros. 10. Time Passages - Al Stewart
@freshwaterfishingsc8990 Жыл бұрын
From the beginning🙌🏼
@frasierbeast 2 жыл бұрын
Great list!!!
@matthewgresty7464 2 жыл бұрын
Some personal favourites I haven't seen anyone mention: Everlong (Acoustic) by Foo Fighters and Drive by Incubus.
@himanshupanwar5918 2 жыл бұрын
Page is my favourite guitar player and what a genius he was.
@michaelgreen4935 Жыл бұрын
Hey Rhett! Sorry to come back so soon, but I checked the "Show More" tab and got my answers. Great Video!
@andrewjay7962 2 жыл бұрын
Earned my subscription for sure. Love this video
@jamestoops7228 2 жыл бұрын
Another great acos6song which really helps build ability is Needle and the Damage Done by Neil Young is is hauntingly beautiful and has really meaningful lyrics. But it is a great list.
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
Seen the Black Crowes 3 times. Every time was sooooo good!
@petejennings597 2 жыл бұрын
First time I saw them wife was 8 1/2 months pregnant....thought maybe she would go into labor we were bouncing and dancing so much. This 1997 when they were on a rocket ride to the top!
@ApolloSuns 2 жыл бұрын
@@petejennings597 Ah so cool! Saw them on the "Freak N Roll Tour in 2004" when they got back together. Was sooo damn groovy and couldn't stop smiling. Was 17 at the time and just smiled and smoked the entire time
@kylemabberley6520 2 жыл бұрын
I love your playing it’s so clean and nice
@jasonlamar6347 2 жыл бұрын
I waited a while to think about this one. One of those interesting things about music that I love is how age gaps get crossed. I turned 50 this year and 7 or 8 out of your 10 would have also been on my list. I listened to a lot of music starting young but I didn't start learning guitar until my ex bought me a Yamaha acoustic in the mid 90s...I was in my mid twenties. She Talks To Angels...first open tuning song I learned. I love the Crowes. First cheap 12 string I found, Over The Hills And Far Away was the first song I tried to play. My short list of others not mentioned but I loved learning and sometimes play for others: Redemption Song - Bob Marley Over Now(Unplugged) - Alice In Chains open C# tuning Face Of The Earth - Days Of The New Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain - Willie Nelson Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
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