Sweet Home Alabama (tutorial) - cover by Tonedr

[ShadowHighFive]

This is exactly what I needed. Finally someone showing the chorus and fills.

Thanks bro. Nice Strat, I'm using a Les Paul.

[tonedr]

i love the Les Paul sir!! Thanks for giving your time to check this out....the kind post is very appreciated - all the best with your music!

dale

[GUITARSSful]

BEST SWEET HOME ALABAMA TUTORIAL ON YOU TUBE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. DO YOU HAVE A TUTORIAL ON THE FIRST SOLO OF SWEET HOME ALABAMA.

[tonedr]

really appreciate the kind post...i have a vid for both solos. I post a video response. All the best with your music,

dale

[tonedr]

Strat is the guitar for sure! I like my guitar in the 2 pickup position using the bridge and middle pickup - honestly it's hard to say after that with all the variables like amps, pedals, chords not to mention your own personal touch. It think it needs some high bite without being harsh and i like a taste of break-up - that's my thinking.

all the best with your music,

dale

[an0nym0us32987]

Really??? Ratings disabled? 

[tonedr]

thanks for watching,

dale

[jbass61]

I commented before on your lights tutorial. I actually am close to being able to perform it including the solo work. When my boy was young I too got him started on the drums and we played together. I'm recently retired and have been able spend more quality time playing. My son and his friend come over on Tues. I feed them and then we play. We actually got to perform a short set recently and had good positive feed back from the experience. I really enjoy your work.

[tonedr]

your post means a GREAT deal to me sir....thanks! On another note...i used to play a lot with a guy who refused to play this song - almost like it was below him. People would request it and he enjoyed saying he wouldn't cover it. I guess i'm just the opposite - i NEVER get tired of it, and when i see people at gigs enjoying it as much as i do i feel thankful to get to share it! All the best with your music with your family....dale.

[neilkaiser123]

hahaha bro u are fucken amazing!!!!

[tonedr]

thanks for checking it out....all the best with your music!

[LongJohnSilver1000]

Thank you very much for posting that! I think you're the first one on here who got it right!! :)

[tonedr]

appreciate you taking time to check it out & your post is greatly appreciated!

keep pickin,

dale

[berehap1]

what are your amp settings?

[tonedr]

i play through a Headstrong Lil King - using an Xotic RC Booster - thanks for watching!

dale

[werealone27]

Love this song great job man i like to make songs sound as original as possible n tht sounds the closest ive heard yet

[tonedr]

thanks for the kind words and i appreciate you watching....all the best!

dale

[tist006]

Thanks for the help, this is the first full song I'm learning. The fast parts will take some time haha.

[tonedr]

a great one to learn.....an all-time fave for me! All the best with your music,

dale

[manintheboxxxX]

nice lesson, thanks!

[tonedr]

sure appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind post - all the best with your music!

dale

[MrCotten332]

You're the best!!! A couple of requests Crystal Blue Persuasion and Crimson and Clover.

[tonedr]

ohhh I like those!!!! Thanks for your kind post,

dale

[TheHeynear]

man i hav same guitar :DDD

[tonedr]

Very cool - thanks for watching!

[TheLuker1234]

Also one of the best songs out there and best teacher

[tonedr]

appreciate the kind post and agree....one of the all-time great tunes!!!

[TheLuker1234]

Too good

[tonedr]

thanks for taking your time to watch! All the best with your playing.....dale.

[jabadabadui]

the solo is too fast for me

[tonedr]

take is a bit at a time....master it and continue - you will get it!! All the best,

dale

[Brentypooz]

Dude thank you so much :D

[tonedr]

thanks for watching - all the best with your music!

dale

[Brentypooz]

@tonedr you showed me so much more than the tabs do! it sounds soo much like the actaul song song

[tonedr]

Thanks for watching - I appreciate your kind post! Keep rockin,

dale

[Brentypooz]

Sorry to bug you but i dont get the part at 8:45 :'(

[tonedr]

don't know what to say - maybe watch again - PM if you want.

[Asdemt]

very nicely played, helped me alot. thank you mate :) have fun playing!

[tonedr]

Thanks for watching & I appreciate your kind post!

peace,

dale

[schenkerrio]

Thank you very much, for your great guitar lessons, from rio, Brazil! I've seen several guitar lessons on youtube and you do one of the best work on the net!

[tonedr]

Thank you so much for your kind words & watching the video! I wish you all the best with your music,

dale

[grooovn]

Dale, Thanks so much for taking your tutorials past just the intro. I just picked up a guitar less than a year ago and have been watching youtube lessons when I get some spare time. I keep coming back to yours. Your teaching style is perfect, just broke down enough to show us what is going on with out spending 5 minutes on what a D cord is. Just wanted to let you know your videos help us so much and has inspired my first youtube post to let you know so. Your taste and choice of music is great.

[tonedr]

hello, thanks so much for your kind post- greatly appreciated! I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your music - i wish you all the best and please know if i can ever help i'd love to do so!

best,

dale

[scast8015]

Great teacher Tone. My friend Mike put me on to u, he says u send him music sometimes. Do u teach any Nirvana?

[tonedr]

I'm glad you checked out my channel - I'm sorry no Nirvana yet - what tune do you like?

[daluxone]

Maannn!!!! Thank you for posting this great videos I have learn more from your videos than what I been taught at school. Thanks again.

[tonedr]

i appreciate you watching and thanks for the very kind post! All the best with your music,

dale

[95SuperGlue]

This is the best sweet home alabama lesson on youtube.

[tonedr]

Thanks for watching & I appreciate your kind post - all the best!

dale

[AcidJoKer13]

great teacher, keep on rockin'

[tonedr]

sure appreciate you watching - all the best!

dale

[robbiefoshobro]

hi my name is Ryan i watch your videos every day

[tonedr]

i want to thank you for taking your time to watch - if i can help in any way just let me know - keep pickin!

dale

[robdcohen]

meant to add that watching your lesson videos helps me feel like I'm actually playing with someone else, Thanks!

[tonedr]

i appreciate you watching and it's great to hear you love your guitar and music - never stop!! All the best,

dale

[robdcohen]

I have been playing a long time and usually play alone. Getting to watch your lessons on this and other songs is not only some of the best teaching on the internet, regardless of your current skill level and as thorough an instruction as you could get; Thanks so Much!

[tonedr]

thanks for taking your time to watch and your kind post is greatly appreciated! I wish you all the best with your music.......keep rockin!!

dale

[frontman62]

Thanks again Dale, a song that everyone can play bits and pieces right, you put it all together properly and as usual clear concisely explained. You really are a great teacher of the instrument..

[tonedr]

hello sir, i really appreciate your kind post.  Hope you are doing great and keep pickin!

dale

[badfinger20]

You are the best teacher I've seen on YouTube. A lot of these licks can be used in variations in original songs which is cool...I know you are not a jukebox but please think about "I Never Dreamed" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It sounds like a bear to do but is a great song...Thanks

[tonedr]

thank you so much for your kind post......greatly appreciated! I love that tune and you bet i'll seriously consider it - all the best with your music,

dale

[icosaface]

Great, thanks muchly Dr Dale. Great analysis and synthesis.

[tonedr]

thank you for watching - sure appreciate your kind feedback!

dale

[pinkrainbowcow]

Thanks!

You teach it WAY better then any other vid.

Thanks :)

[tonedr]

thanks for taking time to watch - all the best!

dale

[jleardley]

dude thanks, i did a gig with this song and u learnt it me :D:D thankyouu!!!

[tonedr]

great to hear about your music! Thanks for your kind words.....keep picking!!

dale

[adjohns1]

Any chance for TABS on a classic like this?

For future lessons, hard to hear you over the loudness of the guitar volume...great lessons, THANKS<

[tonedr]

sorry no Tab - really appreciate you watching and your suggestions are good ones - thanks!

best,

dale

[boardndude]

Great video. Explained a lot I was missing.

[tonedr]

really appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind feedback!

dale

[xXMMXx23]

dude believe me when i say this....you are THE best guitar teacher on youtube i subcribed to you lol your a really good guitarist. thank for your videos this is already making me a better guitarist and it's on't been about 25 30mins of watching your videos.

[tonedr]

very kind and much appreciated -thank you for taking time to check them out. I hope you are enjoying your guitar more than ever - keep rockin,

your friend,

dale

[xXMMXx23]

thats how i played the beggining part and every one says i play it weird! lol it's easier and sounds the same

[tonedr]

lol....that's how i hear it - it is a tune that i see played a lot of different ways - none the less a timeless killer tune!! Thanks for your post and take care,

dale

[UncleChoppy]

Great lesson Tonedr.

This is a song I've seen murdered at many jams!

However, there's a nice funky feel to the original and all the subtle variations (that you teach so well) really make a difference.

Hopefully we'll see a few more authentic versions after folks see this lesson!

[tonedr]

i really appreciate you taking time to watch and the feedback is greatly appreciated! Hope you are doing great,

dale

[Bertziethegreat]

Wow, you must have great memory if you can remember that! I can't even remember breakfast.

[tonedr]

lol....come to think of it i can't remember what i had either! Sure appreciate you watching,

best regards,

dale

[bobbyzz94]

great lesson - thanks a lot

Robert

[tonedr]

hello Robert - hope all is well my friend! sure appreciate you watching,

dale

[dschenk952]

Got my Bic lighter out going full blast, Dale. Great job.

[tonedr]

lol....at least you are not using your cell phone!! we go back to the real thing don't we sir! Thanks for watching and i hope all is good,

dale

[Vapor40]

Thank you Dale Awesome 5*. How about the solo's LOL. What are you playing through and what pickups man they quack. Sounds like Ed King himself.

[tonedr]

thanks so much for watching and the rating is very appreciated! I'm playing through a Headstrong Lil King and i replaced the PUPS in this guitar with Lindy Fralin and used RS Guitarworks electronics kit! hope all is good my friend,

dale

[elevn7]

Great lesson Dale! Thanks for sharing.

The strat sounds great.. one day I'll have one. ;)

[tonedr]

what color are you going to get?? Thanks for watching sir, your friend,

dale

[elevn7]

lol... I'm not sure. Maybe candy apple red.

I have an old strat copy that I don't play any more. It's red & very worn out. Ken Parker built it for me back in the mid 80's.

I like those Eric Johnson strats.

[tonedr]

sounds like a cool guitar! i wouldn't imagine many folks could say Parker built them a guitar.....the EJ strats would be nice i would think.

[northlander30]

Awesome Dale I pretty much play it the same way as you. It was one of those MUST LEARN songs many many years ago. I am glad I learned it. Hey your playing that Strat again lol.

[tonedr]

it really is a must learn isn't it! I still love the tune - it takes me back a bit - hope all is good my friend,

dale

[Tonnk7]

Oh that sounds so much better than how I try to do it lmao very very good job!

[tonedr]

i really appreciate you checking out the video and i hope maybe you can get something from it! Thanks again, your friend,

dale

[ptalbany]

You my friend have a great gift for playing and one for teaching as well

You take a song and make easy to learn

I have seen others who taught the same song and they to play it very well however when it comes to breaking it down they fall short in the teaching part.

Once more I am so thankful I have ran across your page and am very greatful for the long distance friendship via internet

Take care and have a bless day

Your friend

Paul

[tonedr]

hey buddy! You words are kind and mean a lot and the feeling is right back at you! Who knows maybe one day we can sit and play together! Hope you and yours are all good, your friend,

dale

[mattb4rd]

Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us. Love that Strat!

Best regards,

Matt

[tonedr]

hello Matt - really appreciate your kind post and thanks for checking this out! hope you doing well - your friend,

dale