Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak - Guitar Tutorial (Guitar Tab)

Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak - Guitar Tutorial (Guitar Tab)

In this weeks video James takes a look at how to play on guitar the title track from Thin Lizzy's Jailbreak album

"Jailbreak" is a song by Thin Lizzy that originally appeared as the title track on their 1976 album Jailbreak. Along with "The Boys Are Back in Town", it is one of their most popular songs, and is a classic rock radio staple, receiving steady airplay.

It is typical of the band's music, with the dual lead guitar harmony and Brian Robertson's use of the wah-wah pedal. Phil Lynott's lyrics about a prison break are the typical personification of the "tough guys", also seen in "The Boys Are Back in Town" and the regular concert closer and fan favourite "The Rocker". An alternate version of the song appeared on the bonus disc of the 2011 remastered deluxe edition of the Jailbreak album, featuring a short spoken introduction and additional guitar parts throughout.

video by James Rundle of Rock Licks Guitar Tuition in South Shields www.rock-licks.com

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Johnny Cash - When The Man Comes Around - Guitar Tutorial

Johnny Cash - When The Man Comes Around - Guitar Tutorial

video by James Rundle of Rock Licks Guitar Tuition in South Shields www.rock-licks.com

Johnny Cash - When The Man Comes Around - Guitar Play Along (Chord Boxes)

Johnny Cash - When The Man Comes Around - Guitar Play Along (Chord Boxes)

In this video James plays the track along with the record with chord boxes on screen to make following along easy

"The Man Comes Around" is the title track from Johnny Cash's American IV: The Man Comes Around, released in 2002. It was actually written a few years earlier; however, Cash updated it for the album. It is one of the last songs Cash wrote before his death. Both sung and spoken, the song makes numerous Biblical references, especially to the Book of Revelation

video by James Rundle of Rock Licks Guitar Tuition in South Shields www.rock-licks.com

Saturday, April 8, 2017

U2 - One guitar chords

In this video James looks at how to play U2 - One from the Achtung Baby album

"One" is a rock ballad played in a 4/4 time signature at a tempo of 91 beats per minute. The verse follows a chord progression of Am–D–Fmaj₇–G while the chorus follows C–Am–Fmaj₇–C.

Bono described the song's theme as such: "It is a song about coming together, but it's not the old hippie idea of 'Let's all live together.' It is, in fact, the opposite. It's saying, We are one, but we're not the same. It's not saying we even want to get along, but that we have to get along together in this world if it is to survive. It's a reminder that we have no choice". The Edge described it on one level as a "bitter, twisted, vitriolic conversation between two people who've been through some nasty, heavy stuff". On another level, he suggested that the line "we get to carry each other" introduces "grace" to the song and that the wording "get to" (instead of "got to") is essential, as it suggests that it is a privilege to help one another, not an obligation. The band have been told by many fans that they played the song at their weddings, prompting Bono to respond, "Are you mad? It's about splitting up

Video by James Rundle of Rock Licks Guitar Tuition in South Shields www.rock-licks.com

Monday, April 3, 2017

R.E.M. - Losing My Religion - Guitar Tutorial (Guitar Chord Boxes)

R.E.M. - Losing My Religion - Guitar Tutorial (Guitar Chord Boxes)

In this video James looks at the REM classic song arranging it for one guitar

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

The Beatles Abbey Road - Guitar Tab Book

The Beatles - Abbey Road (Guitar Recorded Versions)

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Matching folio to the classic album, including the songs: Come Together * Here Comes the Sun * Octopus's Garden * Something * and more.