4 KISS Riffs You Must Know How To Play - Black Diamond - Deuce - Firehouse

4 KISS Riffs You Must Know How To Play - Black Diamond - Deuce - Firehouse - Cold Gin

Рет қаралды 51,033

Жыл бұрын

In this video I demonstrate how to play 4 classic KISS riffs from the debut KISS album. We cover Black Diamond, Deuce, Fire House and Cold Gin. These are awesome riffs that are fun to play and immediately recognizable, Plus they appease the KISS army when they are at your gigs! Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley played some great parts together and are responsible for some of the coolest and most memorable classic rock riffs from the 70's. I hope you enjoy the video. Please comment below and subscribe!

Пікірлер: 182

@samright4661 Жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley doesn’t get enough credit for his riff writing. Paul is a outstanding Rhythm Guitarist

@kelsawyers3597 10 ай бұрын

Well said agreed

@derek9658 9 ай бұрын

At last someone who knows what they are talking about.

@lilmike2710 9 ай бұрын

Ikr? Hundreds of millions in revenue and global fame just doesn't cover it 😏

@samright4661 9 ай бұрын

@@lilmike2710 Nobody talks about Paul’s guitar playing. He’s written some awesome riffs

@lilmike2710 9 ай бұрын

@@samright4661 No doubt. But they were absolutely talking about him and giving him credit....40 years ago, when his and the bands likeness adorned the cover of every music themed magazines where we used to get all our daily dose of rock and roll info. Countless articles were written about his contributions. "Underrated is overused these days is my point.. Believe me, as a GenX kid that grew up in the 70s, Paul Stanley got the credit that he definitely deserved 👍 The entire band were trailblazers that received due credit for their contributions. Hit Parader, Circus, Creem, Karang, Guitar etc.. every month featured Kiss. They were almost always on the covers with Ozzy, up until Metallica hit the main scenes. We even had trading cards that sang Paul's praise lol. Which had the worst bubble gum ever in the package lol.

@RokDAWG1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! KISS gets written off but the created some timeless music. The counter rhythms that Paul & Ace played made everything sound huge! Gene’s playing back in the early days was more like Paul McCartney’s. He’d be independent of Ace, Paul & Peter. It was really unique. Killer video! 🤘🤘

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I totally agree with you. Ace snd Paul played off each other great!

@davidkimbler4744 5 ай бұрын

Great Job! Now in my 60's I have always loved KISS and now I want to learn how to play their music. Thanks for helping me learn!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker 5 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@luvmuppets Жыл бұрын

Another great track from that album which is fun to play is 100,000 Years.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Yeh I agree! I also love how Kissin time starts. With the drums and talking. It pumps me up! Strutter is great of course. Lots of cool tracks and raw stuff.

@jeffhodge7272 Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to learn that song.

@andrewjbloom Жыл бұрын

@@Ranch5150SkinWalker I used to think Kissin Time was corny but now I really enjoy it's fun energy

@leswadley6792 Жыл бұрын

Yayyyy, so great! Kiss is my fav band! Ace is the reason I picked up the guitar!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

One of my influences as well man! 🤟🏻😎

@scottjerard1293 Жыл бұрын

Still keep my spare patch cords in my ole KISS lunchbox

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

That's cool man! Nice storage compartment!

@jimmyz2098 Жыл бұрын

Killer songs and playing... and that guitar!!! Oh my... You're the best, Marty!

@carrielittlecplaster1620 Жыл бұрын

yessir!!! listened to that album a few days ago. They were tight and hungry then. I love kiss but like alot of rock stars, the more you know about them, the less you like them!! LOL

@GodsTruthMinistries 9 ай бұрын

Great detail you are pointing out about the nuances of Paul's playing. Good that you were pointing out the details of the creativity he put into the structure of those songs.

@Greg-om2hb Жыл бұрын

BLACK DIAMOND is their best song. I learned to play the version from ALIVE. In videos Paul is playing the opening arpeggios at the first position.

@chrlz999 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Marty! I love KISS, and always wanted to know how to play these songs!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Charles! I always think about songs I need to brush up on and design my lessons around stuff I like to riff on. Glad it resonates with others. 😎🎵🎵🤟🏻

@glenaleksis4589 9 ай бұрын

Love all these riffs!!

@runningfree4606 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff as usual and a lot fun learning the riffs, Marty! This lesson is greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! So glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching. 😎🥂

@gaytanmtz 10 ай бұрын

What a great lesson! thanks Marty.

@GazHogan Жыл бұрын

I saw Kiss last night in Manchester at their final UK gig, they played all of these songs except Firehouse

@TommySG1 11 ай бұрын

I loved all three of their first albums, I think Love Gun was their final album that I'd call 'originals'. That's just my take on it though, cool lesson, thank you.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome man! 😎🤟🏻🎵

@lisag18 9 ай бұрын

I believe you are correct. Alive 2 had one side of new studio songs.

@MS-yk6kn 9 ай бұрын

Agree

@garybalfour5549 Жыл бұрын

Top Notch stuff, as always! Thanks.

@demondom2 6 ай бұрын

Awesome lesson! Way to start a new year.

@randyherbrechtsmeier4796 Жыл бұрын

That was a time machine. Loved it!!!!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Awesome man. Thanks for stepping aboard the time machine! 😎🎵🎵🎵🤟🏻

@michaeldematteis9944 Жыл бұрын

I've learnt some kiss songs recently.was thinking damn pretty easy to learn,but so cool and fun.very creative

@jamescampbell7605 6 ай бұрын

Man thats good stuff! Thank you for tabbing it out.

@me.roderick Жыл бұрын

Great old school! Killer custom open coil n grovers. A Hell yeah Marty.💥🔥

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! It's hard to put this one down. 😎🤟🏻

@rvk5150 Жыл бұрын

I recently learned Firehouse......so fun to play and jam to.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Nice man! I agree, really fun riff! 😎

@patambrosch7385 Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat! 😎🥂

@geoffreylowery9730 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty. Haven't tinkered with these in a long time. Was in a Kiss cover band in junior high.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Hey Geoffrey! It's always nice to revisit this old stuff! It's a lot of fun and sounds great. Kiss cover band huh?? Sounds like that was fun too. We cover a lot of kiss in my metal cover band now. Fun times.

@geoffreylowery9730 Жыл бұрын

@@Ranch5150SkinWalker yeah, I was totally submerged in KISS at that time and was able to talk my friends into it. I was the drummer (dubious Slingerland and Ludwid combo, but double bass drum) and would ear learn Barre chords on my junk acoustic six string to point everyone else in the right direction. It didn't last long but we Rocked!

@chiparooo Жыл бұрын

That was/is a great album. All great songs. Strutter is one of the best. Thanks for sharing!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

I agree man! The only song I don't like is the theme song. It's kinda corny. But the production and raw guitars just sound so organic and cool. Love the tunes. You can feel the energy and passion in the band too.

@gardnerberry113 Жыл бұрын

Damn, I wish we had video guitar lessons like this in 1976! (I got it ALL WRONG, lol!)

@zublacus Жыл бұрын

Great video series. On the intro to Black Diamond, live Paul definitely plays the root. Studio is definitely more "fluffy" haha.

@pulsatingsausageboy2076 6 ай бұрын

Kiss songs are great for a new guitarist to begin with. They sound cool and they’re fun to play but aren’t difficult to learn.

@standingvertical3048 Жыл бұрын

2 Timer, Love her all I can, Ladies n Waiting, Anything for Baby, She, Room Service, Now these are some Great Kiss songs to play.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

True man true!

@williammg9135 2 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks!!

@williamdon3442 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite songs from a top 5 favourite bands. I don’t know how I’d be had I not ever heard kiss

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

I love KISS too, great memories and a lot of fun times.

@ollid.5590 Жыл бұрын

Very good lesson indeed. Would love to see some Ace solo parts (e.g. Shock Me, She etc.)

@StratmanDarrell 5 ай бұрын

I agree. With all the theatrics and flambouyant moves they make, you know as a guitar player it can be very distracting. But yet they sound incredible live. Their moves are all practiced and scripted. Thats what put them on a different level. They've been on my bucket list since 1974 to see. Unfortunately Paul got the flu just before they were supposed to play in Toronto last October 2023. Hope they continue. They're not finished yet. Even RUSH is going on tour again with a new drummer.

@racook7534 2 ай бұрын

I love all those tunes. The soundtrack of my youth for sure. Sadly, I never really learned to play the guitar. One of my many regrets in life.

@fredgibsonabe Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Claddic tunes!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! Glad you liked it 😎

@addickkelders2265 Жыл бұрын

Very claddic indeed.

@gardnerberry113 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marty! I subbed! 🙂👍

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks man! Glad to have ya!

@HikeandBikeWesternAustralia 3 ай бұрын

I could listen to that stuff alllll day. They should release all kiss albums that just feature ACE’s playing.

@tonysalpinoiii5063 Жыл бұрын

I've thought after playing both that Ace may have got the inspiration for Cold Gin from the chorus of All right now, same shapes

@papablue3015 Жыл бұрын

I seen KISS 2 or 3 times in the 70s! Still have un-torn tickets! Thanks Marty

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Man that's very cool! I never did.. was too young. I had a couple records however I fell off the KISS wagon when VH got huge. And other metal bands like Def Leppard, Motley, Scorpions etc... but I managed to see the original lineup 3 times during the first few reunion tours 1996-2002. It was a cool experience.

@standingvertical3048 Жыл бұрын

So which was it, 2 or 3 x? you have the un - torn tickets. Pretty easy to count.

@papablue3015 Жыл бұрын

@@standingvertical3048 2 tickets from same concert! Friends cop dad got us in many different concert times!

@papablue3015 Жыл бұрын

@Marty5150 I seen everyone that was good in the 70s and early 80s. Many,many concerts! Ac/DC Styx, eagles, Aerosmith, pat benatar,kiss,can't even remember so many? Fun times! I didn't even smoke in the 70s! Didn't start till I was 21ish. So I should remember! 😆 lol thanks

@standingvertical3048 Жыл бұрын

@@papablue3015 You just sounded confused to me is all, when you said 2 or 3 x.

@jeffwagner2707 Жыл бұрын

My favorite band they are single Handley responsible for me playing guitar oh yes

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Ace was my guy. 8 years old. Ace Frehley solo album. 😎🤟🏻😎. Made a huge impact on me!

@lrm215 Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@matheusxis4260 2 ай бұрын

Niceeee

@jeffwagner2707 Жыл бұрын

That stutter step and Duece is very important

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Yes! Very much so. It's the character of the song!

@Nicholas-dreamlove Ай бұрын

On the studio version of "Deuce" Ace's strumming part seems brilliantly delaying each note (slightly) which makes that song all the more pleasing.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Ай бұрын

True man!

@DannyGatton94 Жыл бұрын

Hey marty! Nice channel you got here man

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man!

@ronaldmers9029 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@wjewell63 Жыл бұрын

Groovy.,right on.,killer., awesome.,that's fire.as I progress thru the decades.lol

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I love old kiss riffs. They may not have been great players but they had a lot of energy and cool songs. First album is a great debut.

@wjewell63 Жыл бұрын

I agree ..cool songs cool memories

@Gurra88 Жыл бұрын

Always thought their debut was 1000 times better than Destroyer

@deepiper6529 Жыл бұрын

This is great material. All solid gold Kiss oldies!! Love 'em! Great job with the tutorials. Do they tune down to E flat or A flat for all their songs?

@richstelmach9957 Жыл бұрын

I believe he meant Eb! LOL!!!

@hughsnow830 Жыл бұрын

My favorite Kiss song & dirtiest riff by them is Unholy. Kudos to Kiss for producing a fantastic song after they were left for dead at the end of the 80s.

@ThatOneAgarAgarioThePro 10 ай бұрын

thank you

@mrcurtis73 Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Can you play the riff at the end of Let Me Know? That would be cool to see if you do another KISS.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Great riff. Round 2!!

@jorgenmartensson8994 Жыл бұрын

Hat off!

@standingvertical3048 Жыл бұрын

Never seen Paul play Black Diamond like that, or on a 12 string Marty. I have seen him play it many guitars though. In " 75 " I seen him play it on a Gibson L6, I have one of them, that I need to restore, and have yet to do. Some day I will, but not yet.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

I think when they produced this song they used a capo and doubled it. On a 12 string. Capo 7th fret d minor shape/12 string doubled. I am just going by how it sounds and the tone of the strings. What strings sound like on the fretboard. I imagine Paul plays it different live since it's live and not the dramatic 12 string studio version. (Just assumptions here!). 😁

@raymondcorreira847 Жыл бұрын

Chords Sound like VH. best of both worlds

@ZERO_42069 10 ай бұрын

You’re really good

@leokimvideo Жыл бұрын

Any chance you can teach Tommy these riffs, to get him back into classic Kiss style

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

😂😂. I think Tommy plays good actually. But I love Ace. ♠️

@leokimvideo Жыл бұрын

@@Ranch5150SkinWalker Tommy cant play 100,000 Years correctly, he just doesn't have the magic Ace vibrato touch.

@kennymurray1558 Жыл бұрын

Great lessons, what picks are you using ?

@robertnoble6600 7 ай бұрын

Gene actually wrote the main riff on Black Diamond. Read Paul’s book. Paul say so in it. Paul gets credit for writing the song because Paul wrote all the rest of the tune. Makes sense. But the best part of the song is Gene’s work. Thank you.

@jean-francoisgaudreault7441 Жыл бұрын

Wow great man Do it with TT Electric Blue

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

I almost did but figured I hurt some hate! Haha

@JamesTracy-zj8fk Жыл бұрын

I'm with you best KISS album was the first you da man

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated man! 🤟🏻😎🤟🏻

@hevechvy 6 ай бұрын

Glad to see you know the key to KISS is 24.75

@rebelrocker113 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a great lesson,,,Will you Share your Rig It's a very clean system 🎸

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it. Check out this video at about 20:30. I do a screen share on my fractal stuff. Thanks for watching and for the support!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jb2KpZx31dm1gJ8.html

@mooch514 2 ай бұрын

Like kiss or not ,kiss remains one of the biggest and most influential bands of all time

@drewsmith5099 Жыл бұрын

Hey Marty , when will you do your amps and affects you use. Would love to know how you get all the different band/artist sounds.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks so much for watching. Check out the end of the video in the link below. Most of my sounds come from this patch. And I add delay and reverb in pro tools. Sometimes chorus. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jb2KpZx31dm1gJ8.html

@johnmcminn9455 Жыл бұрын

cold gin is upstrokes on the G G/F# alternating with the the open A I saw Slash playing it and went hmmm..that is the way Ace does it

@MichaelHersh-e5r 5 күн бұрын

This video makes me shake my head at all the KISS haters saying their music sucks. This first album is fantastic!! Holds up very well today. I suppose it's all just BS, like those that bash AC/DC for being easy to play. (Which it absolutely isnt!) Yet, there is only one KISS and one AC/DC! 🤘

@jmata4237 Жыл бұрын

Are those pickups stock? Sounds killer!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks. These are Classic 57's I installed. 🤟🏻

@Drumbone71 Жыл бұрын

Request for Strutter guitar lesson….💀

@rickswindell1964 Жыл бұрын

Paul plays it lower on the fretboard

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

True! Live is one thing and the Studio version is different.

@81C3Vette Ай бұрын

What settings is your amp on for this sound?

@DMSProduktions 5 ай бұрын

AWK! \m/

@markdavidhizar2655 Жыл бұрын

Nevermind just the riff dude

@kyleleon85 Жыл бұрын

You sure that Black Diamond intro isn't played in the open position?

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

I think it is doubled with a 12 string in open. But it really sounds like they capo's the 7th fret in the studio as well and played it like the dm shape up there. To me the fret and string sound in the recording sounds like it was up in that area??

@SunnymunnyHunnybunny 3 ай бұрын

I would include Parasite from Hotter Than Hell.

@dougtull4594 10 ай бұрын

Eb?

@adronerbert5987 Ай бұрын

Let's take a moment to appreciate your tone.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@adronerbert5987 Ай бұрын

@@Ranch5150SkinWalkeryou bet. What rig are you running in this vid?

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Ай бұрын

@@adronerbert5987 I use a fractal ax8 for KZfaq. It's just consistent for content. Friedman BE100 and Friedman IR's. Effects in pro tools. Reverb and delay for post mixing

@adronerbert5987 Ай бұрын

@@Ranch5150SkinWalker it's nuts what the guys at fractal have been doing in the last decade and a half or so. You can't beat a tube amp for live playing, but I'll be damned if there aren't some astonishing things they're doing digital these days

@ScottDaddyMac 9 күн бұрын

Great songs to teach, but I don't know why the riffs are never played completely first before breaking them down. It will make the lessons much more comprehensive when shown in correct context.

@ericspears6342 7 ай бұрын

Paul Frehley is the best Ace Ace Ace

@MichaelTheLibertarian 9 ай бұрын

If you REALLY want to sound like KISS, you'll need to get a Marshall amplifier!

@JohnDoe-wy7py Жыл бұрын

Is that a Friedman up there?

@carloslozada470 Жыл бұрын

Kiss had serious music up to alive 1 then became cartoon rock

@bmac5085 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with that 👍

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Yeh. Agreed. I did like a lot of revenge as well.

@davedavid7061 Жыл бұрын

Alive still holds up. Destroyer? Not so much.

@ericcasabar3447 Жыл бұрын

Rock and Roll Over has very good songs

@johnperkins2174 6 ай бұрын

So A pentatonic minor would do 90% of kiss tunes?🤔

@RedroomStudios Жыл бұрын

if it's not on Dynasty I'm not interested.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Dynasty is a solid album man! 😎🎵🎵🎵🤟🏻

@ESU77 Жыл бұрын

Type in Noisey reupload. Ace Frehley guitar moves. And you will learn the correct way Kiss plays the song Deuce.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 😎

@ESU77 Жыл бұрын

@@Ranch5150SkinWalker No problem.

@TheDeedeeFiles Жыл бұрын

Awesome riffs. Kiss rocks disco sucks 😆

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

It's always fun to visit some classic KISS!

@standingvertical3048 Жыл бұрын

I agree Deedee!!

@trillrifaxegrindor4411 Жыл бұрын

listen to "i was made for loving you" .....its disco AND its KISS

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 I like the tune. It gets a lot of hate. But I think it's cool. It was certainly Paul's attempt to write something popular at the time.

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 I do believe that is Ace on there. The guitar solo is all Ace. No one else sounds like that.

@tankdarla637 Жыл бұрын

um... no

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@BooBoo-mv9if 7 ай бұрын

Why in gods name would i wanna learn that trash??? Ace was the only halfway decent musician that entire band . If you ever really listen to how amateurish Peter Chris is playing ?

@Ranch5150SkinWalker 7 ай бұрын

Happy holidays! 😂

@46singledad46 Жыл бұрын

Kiss was the most overrated rock band of all time!

@Ranch5150SkinWalker Жыл бұрын

I would say they are one of the most underrated bands because so many people have always said they are a bunch of untalented guys that write bad songs when in fact they have had a lot of success and lasted 50 years.

@DaddySaysNo Ай бұрын

Black Diamond…is a nope. Paul hardly ever plays above the 5th position. So Keep It Simple Stupid… Amin shape (A) open, Amin shape (F) at the 1st fret, Dmaj shape (G) at the 7th fret plus sus4. But the title of the video is correct. Always love your vids brother!!!