SNEAKY TRICK of Billy Gibbons. It's SIMPLE (Learn in Under 5 Minutes)
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Жыл бұрынSNEAKY TRICK of Billy Gibbons. It's SIMPLE (Learn in Under 5 Minutes)
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@jonvig4771 11 ай бұрын
Mark, no words. I'm a failed guitar player of 30 something years, and life didn't allow me to reach playing abilities I should have. Billy has been my #1 for 46 years now. Never once would I have ever considered thinking to have done this. Just WOW 😮.
@MarkZabel 11 ай бұрын
Cool!
@stevescontriano860 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m 64 years old and still a garage musician. I wish I could’ve met you when I was younger but I keep trying.
@iancox4450 Жыл бұрын
After 30 years of playing guitar it's rare to find eureka moments like this! OMG I've been playing this riff for years and it never sounded right. Just played it and hurrah, instant Billy! Bravo sir. 🙌👏🙌
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@littlegoobie Жыл бұрын
that was me with Whole Lotta Love using the microbend to get the dissonance instead of sliding that everyone does.
@TNT-km2eg Жыл бұрын
Ian Con 30 years playing , and this is new to you !? You take the cake
@tannermulford2033 Жыл бұрын
@T N T his focus shouldn't be yours, that's kinda the point of music
@mfohr 6 ай бұрын
Awesome. Love Billy Gibbons, one of the true masters of blues rock.
@jolkraeremeark6949 Жыл бұрын
I don't have enough tricks to need a bag, so this is AWESOME!
@Yundra344 Жыл бұрын
Helo come like friend, good luck, god be with you🤝🏻
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
LOL!! That's great. Glad to help!!
@tlee9484 Жыл бұрын
I have plenty of tricks, but not for the 🎸 guitar..😢
@paxderm8512 11 ай бұрын
@@Yundra3444 and 6i6ĺò4ò6 õo4ey
@brucejedwabny3473 Жыл бұрын
I adjusted my air guitar and will be ready tonight
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
LOL! Love it!
@GTRxMan Жыл бұрын
I've used this tuning for years. It's perfect for playing rhythm and lead on open G songs (think Rolling Stones) as it allows you to get the open G sound without affecting fingerings of scale patterns/licks.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Exactly. And it takes 5 seconds to tune it, so you don't need to grab another guitar or hold up the band while you re-tune.
@lilmoe4364 Жыл бұрын
Dropping that A to a G opens up new worlds 👍
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
@Gerald Dixon Cummings Yes, that's exactly it!!
@terrypussypower Жыл бұрын
That’s what used to my head in in the 70’s when trying to work out those licks from the record! At times it was almost enough to make me give up! Thank gawd punk came along when it did or I’d have jacked the guitar in! That just gave me enough time to work out all those easy tunes, and pick up the little tricks those other guys we’re doing!
@davidlane180 Жыл бұрын
Agree. 'Start Me Up' (Stones) works with this 1 string tweak.
@longjohn526 11 ай бұрын
This is giving me flashbacks to the day I discovered Dropped D tuning, something I grew so fond of that I installed a Scruggs Tuner on one of my Telecasters
@Joel_Powell Жыл бұрын
Awesome - that makes total sense! I saw Billy live this year and sat in the third row directly in front of him. I was wondering how he could take his hand off the guitar and still hear a low G ringing! I thought he was just playing strings 2-3-4 open, but now I know the trick. Awesome!
@richardfeynman8843 Жыл бұрын
I discovered this when I decided that I wanted to learn acoustics “Rocky Mountain High” and “Poems, Prayers, and Promises” by John Denver. When I watched some videos of him playing them, it was obvious that he had done the same thing on both songs, just tuning the low E down to a D. Everything went from impossible to totally simple for both songs. Works the same on this one, too.
@sholland42 Жыл бұрын
I’ve played this song so many times, but never figured this one string change out. Thanks, it’s been driving me crazy forever.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@austntexan Жыл бұрын
@@MarkZabel This is how he plays it live?
@fycusdpigslayer5269 Жыл бұрын
😎🎸 Yeah this is great it drove me me crazy to but that sure didn't take forever getting to crazy was a real short trip ✌️😂🎸 just keep playing
@JerryRiceBall Жыл бұрын
@@austntexan Billy plays it in standard tuning.
@steveg.3022 Жыл бұрын
Love that song, too! Great explanation. Thanks.
@latfat Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Really appreciate this lightbulb moment. Have loved Billy for his ability to make complicated stuff sound simple but this was a revelation. Great video!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks! He sure did have the knack for doing that - making complex things simple.
@doublelifegroup Жыл бұрын
I stumbled on this video by chance and I'm so happy - I've been (on/off) struggling with this song as well but never sat down to analyze it like you did. Thanks so much! Will get my buddies to check it out!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@rturney Жыл бұрын
I've struggled with the same things on this song that you described. This is great! Thanks so much Mark!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
When it dawned on me, it all fell into place. For the key of G it's great!
@jb-vb8un Жыл бұрын
in Hawaii, the gang refer to it as the " slack " tuning
@Dontchangemynameok Жыл бұрын
Been playing for 47 years. Never seen that tuning. Can’t wait to check it out. Cheers!
@CaptainRon801 Ай бұрын
Since you like the drop "D" tuning with classic rock, try Neil Young's "Ohio" with it and enjoy the goodness even more my friend. BTW, Mark has some great tricks on other videos, please check him out.
@jonesy2111 5 ай бұрын
God bless Texas ⭐️and Billy Gibbons 👍💯
@davegibson4157 Жыл бұрын
Great Lesson Mark! Your videos are always informative and entertaining. Great Stuff!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them Dave!
@dirtywaterfab1695 3 ай бұрын
Billy Gibbons is genious. A straight ahead blues rock but the timing and tempo are so unique, the way the turn-around turns on a dime straight into the 2nd stanza. and this was a great lesson. it's always the little things. thanks!
@MarkZabel 3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@thomashughes1738 Жыл бұрын
I never ever ever think of different tunings! Awesome. Thank you!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. I'm usually the same!
@robertbaker3174 Жыл бұрын
Most excellent Mr. Mark. 65 and not going to set the world on fire but really enjoy learning these things!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Anything that makes life easier!
@gergemall Жыл бұрын
He’s so signaturely creative and masterful . YOU SOUND FANTASTIC… BINGO YOU GOT IT MARK .
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon!
@gregjandt2841 Жыл бұрын
Thank You. You come across great and teach the subtlest simplest tricks like this and I was just about to learn this for my band. Now I go it!!! Thanks, Mark!!!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
@terrypussypower Жыл бұрын
That’s what used to do my head in, in the 70’s when trying to work out those licks from the record! At times it was almost enough to make me give up! Thank gawd punk came along when it did or I’d have jacked the guitar in! That just gave me enough time to work out all those easy tunes, and pick up the little tricks those other guys we’re doing along the way!
@hearpalhere Жыл бұрын
That is super cool! Rock on Mark, killer lesson and in 5 minutes no less.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@martinarthur2597 Жыл бұрын
What a marvelous tip. This opens up so much.Thank you Mark
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
@ST-xg3gy Жыл бұрын
Wow! That makes such a huge difference. Never even seen that done before. Cool!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Isn't it easy and so cool? Makes everything fall into place for the key of G.
@MirurImage Жыл бұрын
Yup, you got it right. On the album original I believe he played the Rhythm in open G (including the high E string and a different track for lead with standard tuning. It’s one of my fav ZZ Top songs as well.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Gimmea59Paul Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reassuring me on this one as I have never had the opportunity to ask Billy but I have be detuning that A string for a long while ñow.
@tallpaul1020 Жыл бұрын
Very cool trick on a very cool song. Never heard of it. I'm familiar with open tunings but this is a super trick. Great video as usual. Thx Mark, keep up the great work 👍🎸
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's amazingly easy, and it works. When I'm playing live and I don't want to tune to Open G or grab another guitar ... and I've got to solo ... it totally works.
@fritzmuller8246 Жыл бұрын
Mark . Never seen you before , but what a great guy you are Sir . Your humble positive teaching technique cannot be taught . You've either got it or you don't . Man you're a lucky guy , I'll pop in a lot more .
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Welcome Fritz! Glad we connected!
@mightyluv Жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks. You always hear about dropped D, but never an inside string. Looking forward to trying it out!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@johndaugherty4127 Ай бұрын
The Reverend Billy G. No one like ZZ Top. Blue Jean Blues... It seems the greatest player's play some of the easiest stuff. It's more about tone and timing. Thank you so much.
@jonginder5494 Жыл бұрын
Tres Hombres I think was a huge influence on AC/DC. Ride On is based on this chord pattern, and the title “Ride On” comes from the outro lyrics of waitin for the bus. Makes me think that Ride On was born from a jam on those songs. AC/DC song Decible is basically the waiting for the bus riff. For mine Angus Young and Billy have the tastiest touch of all hard rock guitarists.
@mccloysong Жыл бұрын
Great discovery. These things were harder to find out in the days of LPs and no internet. But I've learned that if a part is difficult, chances are almost guaranteed there's an easier way than I learned it.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@davidlane180 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that tip Mark, certainly opens up a whole new catalogue of options. For years I had been attempting to cover Johnny Winter’s ‘Mean Town Blues’ that he played at Woodstock 69. To achieve any likeness the fingering was awkward and I was never happy with the result. After watching your video I couldn’t get the drop A to a G ‘trick’ out of my mind and was replaying it in my head when I drifted into the number above. The ‘trick’ fixed the fingering of the Johnny Winter number.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Glad it helped David.
@shannonjones3714 Жыл бұрын
I think he did it on Tush as well. I had seen a tab with it like that. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@DoomBeard Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video, great format and easy to follow. Nice! 🎸
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@chuckminzenberger7590 Жыл бұрын
great video! Billy Gibbon' stuff is always so nuanced, its complicated as heck - and I always play that opening to the solo a double stop C and B-flat bending the B-flat up . . . such on add choice but very intense
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck!
@andresbarajas5851 5 ай бұрын
yeah Billy is full of simple tricks....was trying to play rhythm guitar tab of TV Dinners in standard E tuning and its simple enough, but as soon as i tuned it to drop D to play the bridge, all the rhythm power chords became simple two or three string barre chords, and i could still play the solo parts on the high strings, plus i could get a low harmonic open DAD chord i couldn't with standard E.....it makes complete sense re-tuning one string unlocked all of Billy's secrets....so simple its complex, thats why he's the best, rock n roll genius.
@adamvigil8320 Жыл бұрын
Billy is way ahead of most of us. Thanks.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You bet.
@jakethomas3205 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mark.I was also blown away when I heard Brothers and Sisters back in my student days in Cardiff University in Wales.The Brothers only came to the UK on two occasions and I saw them both times;the last time was 1991 with Warren.They were incredible on both occasions.It is a shame that a lot of people this side of the pond do not know much about them.I preferred Dickey's style to Duane's (just my preference) and Dickey is one of my major influences as a guitar player.keep up the good work.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jake!
@marybethhempel9101 3 ай бұрын
Wow! loving your tricks and tips... in that order! lol! Thank you Mark! 🌠🌟😄💖
@MarkZabel 3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@TheRealDrJoey Жыл бұрын
In the 70s I was in a bar band that just played Chuck Berry and Stones. There were a number of Stones tunes, notably Brown Sugar among them, that I could never get to sound quite right to my ears. When I found out Keef tunes in G a lot it was like the veil lifted. For awhile I even had a 2nd guitar, tuned to G, with no 6th string. If you figured this out yourself, your pretty smart, dude.
@CerealDust-nStuff 4 ай бұрын
I thought you were playing "Ride On" by AC/DC when I first clicked into the middle of this video... then I realized it's pretty much the same song.
@psychoholic72 3 ай бұрын
Damn sure is! 😂😂😂
@cavemanjoe8939 Ай бұрын
So is I believe it's decibel by acdc and just got paid
@robmoen4609 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
@jamessator5564 Жыл бұрын
Very cool, I’m gonna have to try this!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Please do!
@freddielee8500 Жыл бұрын
This is why I love your channel. Another great lesson. Easy and fun and I would’ve never figured that out by myself.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks a ton Freddie! So glad to help.
@wile_e Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mark. This helped to close a lightbulb circuit for Little Pink Houses (John Mellancamp) - the G to A slide to B- Gstring was always a bit cumbersome. Detune the A to G and there it is. :-)
@terryclark7700 Жыл бұрын
wow, awesome, will certainly give this a try, many thanks
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Go for it, it's fun and easy. Thanks for watching!
@frankdouie9679 Жыл бұрын
as always a delicious little eye opener. Thanks!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
@jcwm01 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@robertdiehl1281 16 күн бұрын
After all these years…what a great tip.
@camswar Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, very well done.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@RobKwalheim Жыл бұрын
I always liked a good Squire guitar. This one sounds great, looks like it plays fine and looks great too. Thanks for the tips.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You bet. And yes, it plays amazing!
@JimVincitore Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very cool! LOVE IT!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@markstacey2906 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Mate...Thanks for sharing can't wait to have a go....
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@rcjr.7725 Жыл бұрын
Tricks of the trade thanks for adding a new tool in my toolbox love this song love me some ZZ Top
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
@LOFIGSD Жыл бұрын
Thanks, a badass song I had forgotten about tbh, I'll re-visit this, to balance out playing some of the Pop stuff been doing in Band!!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Have fun with it!
@mikebunner3498 7 ай бұрын
Mark, I must agree with you that Mr. Billy G. is a guitar master. I had the honor of seeing ZZ in concert back in the 1970's. One of the best shows I ever attended!!! They were SO darn good!!! I recall not being able to hear Frank's drums. Then I listened to the album and low & behold Frank is a killer also!!!!! This is one fine band!!!!!
@MarkZabel 7 ай бұрын
That's great!
@rockhoundingeasternwashing5308 Жыл бұрын
Good one. I'll try that out. Thanks!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You bet. Thanks for watching!
@CaptainCraigKWMRZ 11 ай бұрын
Been playing for 50 years and still learning 😀.
@shayh.3556 24 күн бұрын
WOW, great lesson man! These are the tricks most of us wouldnt even think of
@MarkZabel 24 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ronnieo6867 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, great job. 👏👏👏
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mikerodericks1634 Жыл бұрын
Mark, you're great. I love J J L C but could never quite get it right. But now, because of your very astute solution, when I play it, it sounds perfect. Many thanks Man!!!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Glad to help.
@Theweeze100 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. I am a Billy Gibbons fan so I just clicked on, you do a fabulous job. I subscribed!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub Frank!
@DMSProduktions Жыл бұрын
I've been using 'drop G' for years mate! Opens up a LOT of rhythm playing for blues and early rock!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Cool!
@DMSProduktions Жыл бұрын
@@MarkZabel \m/
@leroylem51 10 ай бұрын
great idea!
@BillHart_Family_Friends Жыл бұрын
Well done! Very nice Mark!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@mikemccourt6225 Жыл бұрын
I play it in “double drop” tuning but your trick works nicely too
@thistime4you Жыл бұрын
He didn't fool anyone. He was doing it before others, plain and simple
@michaelcraig2450 Жыл бұрын
40 years later, I now have the answers! Thanks Mark!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@richardmalouin9085 Жыл бұрын
Wo, what a trick you shared, thank you😊 Merci
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@johnskerlec9663 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Great explanation. These are the things I would never think of, and I've been playing (learning) 50 years.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad to help! Rock on!!
@donmikler Жыл бұрын
Me too. The old Jesus just left my vernacular
@StokesMusicStudiosOnline Жыл бұрын
Cool stuff! I did NOT know that! Thank you kind sir!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@PaulWilliams-xz3mz 4 ай бұрын
Great tip, ...I've liked and subscribed, and hello from Wales 🏴
@MarkZabel 4 ай бұрын
Thanks and welcome aboard! Glad to have you here!
@optimus3305 Жыл бұрын
First time I’ve seen your channel but I play an HSS sunburst strat myself and I like it already!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@JohnKeyser 3 ай бұрын
Sweet. You give us so much in a few minutes!
@MarkZabel 3 ай бұрын
Great to hear. Thanks!
@BotsWeekendCovers Жыл бұрын
Well thats interesting!!! Nice Job and thanks for sharing!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@mr.fenderb.bender512 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thanks Mark
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You're welcome ... and thank you!!
@donmccown6645 Жыл бұрын
Very slick! Great idea. Good video
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@johnnielsen5675 Жыл бұрын
Hats off to YOU! You make me wanto learn the guitar,.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Man, you made my day!
@caleshtcincredibles Жыл бұрын
Great trick sir I'm adopting this one for sure !
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Please do!
@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks for this secret unlocked!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
@slappy200 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff, cheers!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@travisbrady1477 Жыл бұрын
You do a great job teaching hats off to you
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@john.john.johnny Жыл бұрын
Great advice on this song!!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@robsgarage4746 Жыл бұрын
nice lesson. thank you for the vid!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Rad_Pug Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Subscribed. Cheers.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@Edge_SHOT Жыл бұрын
Great lesson, thank you!! :D
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@donaldblankenship5163 Жыл бұрын
Pure genius Mark! ❤
@brivington2011 Жыл бұрын
Great tip Mark! Thank you!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You bet Bruce! Any time.
@Dan-zq5wt Жыл бұрын
You should do a video on the solo. Deceptively simple. So interesting and with those crazy pick slides!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Good idea! Hey, what do you know? Check it out! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdaXpqilns2zo6c.html
@stilz0 Жыл бұрын
Sweet trick! Thanks, Mark.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@justinprizant1980 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thanks Zabel
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@MarkfromArk357 Жыл бұрын
Great tip Mark really appreciate it.
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@l6srob990 Жыл бұрын
never thought of it that way great tip thanks
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!!
@toddmcintosh83 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Very cool little trick!😎
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@Mr4nd3rs0n100 Жыл бұрын
I love your tone!!!
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JuddLofthouse Жыл бұрын
Excellent post cheers my friend 👏👍
@MarkZabel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Judd!
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