No picks, only fingers! Fingers give a much bigger variety of sounds andI believe you need these subtle differences to put your feelings into your playing.
i was wondering; that guitar looks wooden and acoustic. i heard from a friend that using thos strings on that type of guitar would do major damage to the guitar. is this true?
@pretty9reenpark4 While Roy Rogers might "use 1" as you say, (as did many other awesome slide players) that seems to be beside the point...in the interests of blues historical accuracy: the poster MIGHT consider a note to aspiring players that the wonderful, illustrious, and iconic Robert Johnson played "Dust My Broom" fingerstyle....and let them know that to actually capture that sound, we too must play it fingerstyle...if not, it may sound good, but it's NOT a "Robert Johnson Lick".
I do not find your statement "Robert Johnson, the inventor of the blues guitar" offensive or in any sense an overstatement. The 29 songs he wrote and recorded in the 1930s have been studied, played, recorded, revised, and acknowledged by all those commonly acknowledged as BLUES GREATS, and his influence continues to spread 60 years later. In a very true and real sense, he is in fact, the inventor of the blues guitar.
Dig a little deeper and you'll find out who Robert learned from...........Robert is my favorite bluesman by far, but to say he was the inventor of the blues guitar is a little crazy, lol......you could say he was the inventor of the twelve bar blues, that would work ,lol
Lets argue about where Robert Johnson got his shoes. I appreciate the time and effort by these folks who post lessons for the rest of us. We could also argue over whether Robert Johnson had a yellow 5 gallon bucket.
Just to stave off further "enlightenment," let me explain that there are times when people use hyperbole to make a point. Does anybody really believe that I - or any other reasonable adult - think that some single individual actually "invented" the blues guitar? As if the genre "leapt fully formed" from someone's head and was something other than a generations-long evolution. The comment implies -whimsically- that Johnson's influence on the blues guitar was gigantic, and perhaps unparalleled.
ZZ top version, very cool also with killer vocals from that lil' ol band from Texas. One of Jimi's favorite guitarist, Billy Gibbons, hell of a compliment dont ya think!
robert johnson got his inspiration from another blues singer, robert johnson did pave a new road for blues guitar but was shawdowed by elmore james who just almpilfeid the guitar and made it sound better
1st recorded by Kokomo Arnold he used the same tune twice altering it slightly..1st recording was Sagefeild Women Blues 1934..then Sissy Man Blues 1935.. Elmore James would have heard it then altered it to record his version then Robert Johnson and many more Check out my guitar player Bro playing this drop tune D delta style on a Regal Harmony parlor guitar they way it should be played search user name @ dbarblues check us both out playing You Gotta Move me on Harp vocals @ nastyolddog
Robert Johnson was NOT the inventor of the blues guitar !!! There were many blues guitarists a generation before him, including Charlie Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Son House and others. Also virtually all of the country blues players played with their fingers, not with a flat pick.
Just to stave off further "enlightenment," let me explain that there are times when people use hyperbole to make a point. Does anybody really believe that I - or any other reasonable adult - think that some single individual actually "invented" the blues guitar? As if the genre "leapt fully formed" from someone's head and was something other than a generations-long evolution. The comment implies -whimsically- that Johnson's influence on the blues guitar was gigantic, and perhaps unparalleled.
Also, Robert Johnson played with his thumb and finger (s) - not with a flatpick. He thumped the bass note while playing the treble lines w/o a slide. Listen carefully and you'll hear it on the original.
... most of the classic Johnson songs are in open G anyway - if you want to play like R.J. a good idea would be to start in standard tuning in A ... it seems to be the fundament for his slide playing also
If "Robert Johnson" is replaced by "Elmore James" or even "Jeremy Spencer" it would be accurate; Robert Johnson did not use that particular riff but a lot of others like it
Robert Johnson did not play that song Dust My Broom with a slide. Elmore James did. RJ also played it open E. Not B tuning or did you mean open D tuning DADF#AD. Cary
Thanks for the lesson!
staple765 5 months ago
No picks, only fingers! Fingers give a much bigger variety of sounds andI believe you need these subtle differences to put your feelings into your playing.
DaveGuitarFingersLee 6 months ago
The guitar is designed for these strings. It is over 20 years old and no damage to the neck.
labeak 7 months ago
i was wondering; that guitar looks wooden and acoustic. i heard from a friend that using thos strings on that type of guitar would do major damage to the guitar. is this true?
Dragmack 7 months ago
Great vid....what kind of strings are you using?
GSXRtypechick 7 months ago
D'Addario.
labeak 7 months ago
DADF#AD, I think.
labeak 8 months ago
what tuning is that
m16nut1 8 months ago in playlist Clapton
i see someone right recommend not using a flatpick try telling one of the best slide guitarist around that. because roy rogers use 1.
pretty9reenpark4 11 months ago
@pretty9reenpark4 While Roy Rogers might "use 1" as you say, (as did many other awesome slide players) that seems to be beside the point...in the interests of blues historical accuracy: the poster MIGHT consider a note to aspiring players that the wonderful, illustrious, and iconic Robert Johnson played "Dust My Broom" fingerstyle....and let them know that to actually capture that sound, we too must play it fingerstyle...if not, it may sound good, but it's NOT a "Robert Johnson Lick".
belikewater001 10 months ago
Finally. Somebody understands.
labeak 1 year ago
Finally. Somebody gets it.
labeak 1 year ago
I do not find your statement "Robert Johnson, the inventor of the blues guitar" offensive or in any sense an overstatement. The 29 songs he wrote and recorded in the 1930s have been studied, played, recorded, revised, and acknowledged by all those commonly acknowledged as BLUES GREATS, and his influence continues to spread 60 years later. In a very true and real sense, he is in fact, the inventor of the blues guitar.
Flatted357 1 year ago
Finally. Somebody understands.
labeak 1 year ago
@Flatted357
Dig a little deeper and you'll find out who Robert learned from...........Robert is my favorite bluesman by far, but to say he was the inventor of the blues guitar is a little crazy, lol......you could say he was the inventor of the twelve bar blues, that would work ,lol
CletusColtrane 3 months ago
what guitar ? it looks like my old levin
ramron333 1 year ago
@ramron333 Yamaha 335 FG
labeak 1 year ago
@ramron333 Yamaha 335 FG II
labeak 1 year ago
Eargasm
JaKFail 1 year ago
Nice lesson, sir! But I'd recommend not to use a flatpick... Greetings from Ukraine!
tinpanalley67 1 year ago
Lets argue about where Robert Johnson got his shoes. I appreciate the time and effort by these folks who post lessons for the rest of us. We could also argue over whether Robert Johnson had a yellow 5 gallon bucket.
Get a life guys - thanks for the lesson.
Big Ron
Vermillion2176 1 year ago 2
@Vermillion2176 Yep. Right. Thanks!
labeak 1 year ago
@Vermillion2176, It was a metal bucket, not yellow.
guitarslim56 1 year ago
you're in Db
meandillar 1 year ago
cmon Robert Johnson never ever invented blues guitar, as a matter of fact he just copied guitar pieces.
Aureliomelis 2 years ago
Just to stave off further "enlightenment," let me explain that there are times when people use hyperbole to make a point. Does anybody really believe that I - or any other reasonable adult - think that some single individual actually "invented" the blues guitar? As if the genre "leapt fully formed" from someone's head and was something other than a generations-long evolution. The comment implies -whimsically- that Johnson's influence on the blues guitar was gigantic, and perhaps unparalleled.
labeak 2 years ago
@Aureliomelis
Let me guess, you're a teenager? only explantion for your sever stupidity
CletusColtrane 1 year ago
Johnson didn't invent the blues, but he was a pioneer. Wonder if there was a single person who invented the blues? That would be interestion.
whitestripebuzz 2 years ago 6
*interesting*
whitestripebuzz 2 years ago
Very hard to know if Johnson even invented that riff..!
SavantSvant 2 years ago
ZZ top version, very cool also with killer vocals from that lil' ol band from Texas. One of Jimi's favorite guitarist, Billy Gibbons, hell of a compliment dont ya think!
TheLowerider 2 years ago
robert johnson got his inspiration from another blues singer, robert johnson did pave a new road for blues guitar but was shawdowed by elmore james who just almpilfeid the guitar and made it sound better
bdixon401 2 years ago
Yea I'll drink to that
AsrudGilberto 2 years ago
robert johnson doesn't use a slide in this song...
WonkotheSane42042 2 years ago
1st recorded by Kokomo Arnold he used the same tune twice altering it slightly..1st recording was Sagefeild Women Blues 1934..then Sissy Man Blues 1935.. Elmore James would have heard it then altered it to record his version then Robert Johnson and many more Check out my guitar player Bro playing this drop tune D delta style on a Regal Harmony parlor guitar they way it should be played search user name @ dbarblues check us both out playing You Gotta Move me on Harp vocals @ nastyolddog
nastyolddog 2 years ago 2
thought this was elmore james??
crisbonnell 2 years ago
thats a cover,this song is legendary and has been coverd loads,cheak out dust my blues by john mayall for an electric version
Rossco602 2 years ago
Really good lesson.
5 stars to you, sir.
kinesballen 2 years ago
Thanks!
labeak 2 years ago
Killer job, nice tune.
inkmonster0u812 3 years ago 2
Many thanks.
labeak 3 years ago
something this simple is really helpful for filling in the gaps in some people's playing. thanks for adding some wood to the fire.
macthefinger3 3 years ago 4
I thought he made the first guitar. Maybe it was a Johnson? lol RJ
stringbender101a 3 years ago 3
Much better.
labeak 3 years ago
Keep up the good work :)
stringbender101a 3 years ago 3
Robert Johnson was NOT the inventor of the blues guitar !!! There were many blues guitarists a generation before him, including Charlie Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Son House and others. Also virtually all of the country blues players played with their fingers, not with a flat pick.
fdspokane 3 years ago
Just to stave off further "enlightenment," let me explain that there are times when people use hyperbole to make a point. Does anybody really believe that I - or any other reasonable adult - think that some single individual actually "invented" the blues guitar? As if the genre "leapt fully formed" from someone's head and was something other than a generations-long evolution. The comment implies -whimsically- that Johnson's influence on the blues guitar was gigantic, and perhaps unparalleled.
labeak 3 years ago
Great lesson.
It's always a nice surprise to learn something new when you least expect it.
5** for the teaching.
governedbyneptune 3 years ago 2
Thanks!
labeak 3 years ago
Great video, but I think you mistakenly said drop the Hi E to a B. You meant to say drop it to a D
so its DADF#AD
mandaltby 3 years ago
Right. Both E strings drop one step to a D.
labeak 3 years ago
Also, Robert Johnson played with his thumb and finger (s) - not with a flatpick. He thumped the bass note while playing the treble lines w/o a slide. Listen carefully and you'll hear it on the original.
djmoore20041 3 years ago
Son House (Robert Johnson's tutor)
theJaydog 3 years ago
Thanks for the lesson
csason 3 years ago 2
You are welcome. Your version of the song is far better. What don't you post it here as a video comment - give people a better idea of the song.
Labeak
labeak 3 years ago
I'm just learning how to play some slide guitar right now and appreciate you doing this. If you have more i'll definetly check them out!
wattyboy87 3 years ago
Sweet, thanks 4 takeing your time 4 us.
inkmonster0u812 3 years ago
... most of the classic Johnson songs are in open G anyway - if you want to play like R.J. a good idea would be to start in standard tuning in A ... it seems to be the fundament for his slide playing also
Hrorvendel 3 years ago
If "Robert Johnson" is replaced by "Elmore James" or even "Jeremy Spencer" it would be accurate; Robert Johnson did not use that particular riff but a lot of others like it
Hrorvendel 3 years ago
Robert Johnson did not play that song Dust My Broom with a slide. Elmore James did. RJ also played it open E. Not B tuning or did you mean open D tuning DADF#AD. Cary
BoyCary 3 years ago
Sounds awesome. How about the rest of the song?
Jason89b16 4 years ago
Good lesson and a cool really classic riff!
jarnestrom 4 years ago 2
cool... but i think the song is 'ramblin' on my mind'.
Dust my broom was made into a slide song by Elmore James, the original has no slide.
lostintheblues 4 years ago
do you have something for open-g?
please? :) ?
choupek 4 years ago
Will try to work something up.
labeak 4 years ago
THANK YOU YOUR AWSOME
therealseancummings3 4 years ago