The Weight - The Band / Robbie Robertson | Guitar Lesson

[@kennethmccann630]

Great job, bro. Thankx for the kindly tribute to Robbie. Love this band, all the guys in it, and their music. They'll always have a special place in my heart. Maybe I'll come back and spin a story about Rick, later. For now, I just wanted to say -- keep on keepin like you are. The channels that "just play" are fine, but what makes your channel stand out and shine is your amiable personality. It's probably 60% of the reason I tune in. You're more than just a great resource for learning music.... it's like sitting down with a good friend. That's a pretty great gift you have, considering we've never met. Keep up the great work! Can't wait to see what the next lesson is 🙂

[@12footchain]

thank you for letting me know that, thanks for watching

[@markroylance1584]

Yes just like sitting down with a good friend! I know you've done Street Fighting Man.....loved it since hearing first on its release in 1968 and it still gives me chills.....its not just the guitars -what was Charlie playing? I just can't work out what happens with the beat until the chorus comes in !!

[@dougsmith8430]

Agree! And this guy has the ear to hear what is essential to play songs solo!

[@loontil]

Oh do tell, pleeeeeeeaase, oh go on pretty please stop teasing the interwebs

[@LeslieJayBoschPhoto]

"maybe I'll come back and spin a story"...oh gee, the excitement. I can't handle it. Will or will he not? Riveting material.

[@ObservantHistorian]

I've been playing for about 50 years. I was rarely at a jam where "The Weight" was not abused. It's no small part of why I stopped going to jams...I was exhausted with people calling out songs they can't play. For the sake of all that's holy, people, either learn the song or stop pulling it out.

[@filteredjc4653]

You always pick the best songs for these, keep up the good work!

[@johnpandolfino8663]

He scored 14 films for Martin Scorsese.....R.I.P. Robbie......saw you and the Band at the Academy of Music in NYC back in 1971.... New Year's Eve with Bob Dylan.....some show....they had a full horn section scored by Allen Tousaint..... Nice job....

[@TUSK1157]

Long story but I was 38 in 1996, when I picked up the guitar. This was a song that I wanted to learn. I was paying a local teacher good money for it. He never came close to what you just me. 👍

[@12footchain]

Awesome!

[@lmundy86]

i was 38 in 1996 too, and I have finally learned how to play it right .. thanks to 12 foot Chaun !!

[@ERiedellfitness]

I have had the same 12 guitar strung with only 6 strings since ‘86. Haha. Thought I was the only one. Love the extra neck space it gives.

[@shakeyblues5128]

Wow 12 Ft. I've always loved The Band and have almost every album. Top Shelf Brother ♪♫♪♫♪ Only Garth left now 😪

[@MuddyBootsOutdoors]

I just noticed you converted your 12 to a 6 and it still sound great. Thank you for putting this tutorial together

[@weps2097]

Great video, definitely learned something new. Thanks for your time putting this out there, I appreciate it!

[@garyeggleton1142]

my favorite song to solo over when my band plays it

[@dougsmith8430]

How about a lesson on The Bands ‘The Night they drove old Dixie Down’ ? Bet you would do a fantastic lesson on that old Classic as well! Thanks for all you do… awesome Guitar insights!

[@paulrobertson9242]

Thank you for this great lesson, you have a special way of teaching muisc. You are a born natural becase the way you speak and explain everything in detail so graceful. Your not stuck up like some of these people on KZbin. You have like a peace & tranquility personality and appears your very humble too. God Bless and keep rocking

[@12footchain]

thank you very much for the kind words! thanks for watching

[@AskZac]

Great job on showing Robbie's part!

[@12footchain]

Thanks Zac! Let's grab some lunch soon.

[@ZigbertD]

Would love to hear you do "It Makes No Difference" in a lesson. Really quintessential Robbie Robertson guitar playing and composition. The Last Waltz version is otherworldy.

[@micahmaresca9763]

Your awesome, thank you for posting

[@Nobody_Important_Yea]

Always learn something new. Thanks again.

[@costasarantidis4499]

Thanks for doing this! RIP Robbie.

[@gdiddy789]

Hey! I just discovered your channel and I'm really impressed. Your love of guitar music is apparent and appreciate what you do. I'm looking forward to following your channel.

[@12footchain]

Welcome! Glad you found me

[@bobmckenna5511]

As you mentioned it is an A chord - Members A C# and E. For that reason that note on the 11th fret NEEDS to be referred to as C#, as there is no Db in the A chord. Will aid the student body, great presentation.

[@dougsmith8430]

Great Lesson! Such a Classic Song! Love The Band… Garth Hudson is now the only surviving original member… RIP Robbie ❤️‍🩹

[@russcali4138]

Great lesson and great format

[@generalbystander1631]

Great lesson! Thank you.

[@williefrietsch6351]

Thanks for this one! Love this song and the Band 🕊☮️

[@brucehelppie6119]

Another great breakdown. Thanks, as always.

[@gergemall]

One of Americas greatest bands and super song writer particularly for the times .

[@MichaelGris-u2o]

Yes, not bad for a band comprised of 4 Canadians, and a supremely talented American drummer/singer Levon Helm.

[@fju1107]

Great choice this week! Love playing this song but always just used the standard "cowboy chords" without messing with the intro. Now I know! And ironic that a mostly Canadian band (except for brother Levon) was a driving force behind "Americana" music.

[@12footchain]

Ooh good point about the Canada Americana thing, I wish that occurred to me. Nice job!

[@michaeld.mahoney9106]

Canadians are Americans.

[@mrlafayette1964]

They're North Americans as are Mexicans, from the North American Continent...the U.S. of America is the only country with America in it's title. So, as far as nationality goes Americans are the only Americans.

[@castleanthrax1833]

​@@mrlafayette1964 I disagree. If you live in Asia or Europe, regardless of the country, what are you? The same goes for Americans. Sorry mate, but you're wrong on that one. If you live in ANY COUNTRY on either American continent, you can lay claim to being American.

[@motioninmind6015]

Great choice 👍🏼 nicely done

[@barbarasandoval2231]

Thanks for I teaching😊 I love this song

[@jhut5150]

Very cool Bell PA amp conversion over your left shoulder! I have one as well!

[@dtowndano]

Really enjoy this lesson on this classic song from the band. The "walk-down" ditty is sweet and adds a lot to this song. Now if I can just get the intro down, I'd be ok.

[@12footchain]

You will, keep on it

[@rayross997]

Great choice, thanks. How about Whipping Post someday?

[@andysmith6156]

MAN you Hve that guitar sounding nice Great lesson

[@usualsuspect5173]

Very good,thank you

[@markanderson5077]

I too have a Yamaha 12, great sounding guitar, but I keep 12 strings on it. I have a Taylor 6 string for 6 six string stuff. I just suscribed. Thanks

[@12footchain]

Welcome!

[@sidewaysrain7609]

The Weight, is "Puff the Magic Dragon" in the key of A. It has a 1-5-4 turn around in the chorus. Respectfully, Chord change on the wait is pretty simple, yes. Performing it properly is another story. When Levon Helm sings the song he sings ahead of the beat. It is far more complex than it seems the vocals are not on the beat. That's one characteristic that makes the song so great!

[@dhy2kb393]

Ignore the trolls.. Talking about Relevant technique and tips about actually playing the guitar shows you use brainpower and think to communicate.. The trolls have no brains and can neither think or communicate.. Thanks for the awesome lesson brother. 👍🏻

[@robertsuszek2327]

Thank you!

[@donaldmcdonald156]

The teacher ❤it

[@garryallanjoyce]

Cool 👍

[@megagatvol]

Hi there… Follow you from the U.K… Are you using your 12string..strung to 6 strings??

[@12footchain]

Yes

[@JoeAccardi-g2x]

I just tried something with that descending lick at the end of the chorus. I played triads on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th strings starting with an A chord on frets 5, 6 & 7 to Cm7, Fm7, A and finished with the D chord. What do you think?

[@12footchain]

yeah pretty good - that is actually doing the same bass note walk down, just an octave up from where mine were. works nicely - nice job!

[@tunafish2521]

I like that you aren’t set on being “process pure” to the way the song was played, but offer alternatives.

[@ak1969]

You have the fastest growing guitar channel on youtube and for a good reason. I really like the stuff you do.

[@wouterschijf47]

Hi there what type of yamaha you play with, I have the FG820-12

[@12footchain]

1985 or 6 FG460S-12

[@australien6611]

Nice work, subscribed 👍

[@12footchain]

Welcome!

[@markroylance1584]

Try The Unfaithful Servant ...please!! One of the most beautiful songs ever written...Robbie Robertson was on a level with Mr Zimmerman..maybe just for a few years.

[@castleanthrax1833]

Like a rolling stone, baby.

[@geew-fr9th]

Nothing wrong with Yamaha. I have a FG 110 from 1969. Fabulously rich sound. I heard a rumour that when They started building guitars in the mid 60's, they bought a consignment of wood from Martin!

[@painted8]

Dude, get it together on that opening riff ha j/k I like the addition of the A note on the last bit of the intro. Are you also hammering on the G string at the 8th fret? Thanks for posting another great tutorial!

[@12footchain]

thanks. on that last hammer on, no just hammering on the A string

[@loontil]

Very good bro..............I agree, if you play those full descending chords, it's a bit cheesy - just playing those bass notes is more classy

[@anamericaninrussia01]

What year is that Bassman back there? Those blondes are the absolute best. Thanks for the video.

[@12footchain]

63. Yeah it's greatness

[@anamericaninrussia01]

@@12footchain Awesome, thanks. 50 watts, durable, warmest sound.

[@jameswagner5348]

I'm wondering if it would be sacrilegious to play it on a six string instead of the twelve.

[@12footchain]

NAH - no rules

[@tedjordan9038]

That guitar sounds really sweet!

[@davidedwards7835]

is that a 12 string guitar with only 6 strings.

[@12footchain]

Yeah, just had 6 on it

[@MrAMO73]

So that’s what happened to Saul Goodman (great lesson btw)

[@buddybeetle]

Just play it !!!

[@chuckcmusic]

The timing at the end of the chorus always throws me off when I try to count it from the (and...and. you put the load right on me.) Unless they're not counting and just go back to A when the lead singer says "me."

[@12footchain]

Yeah it's kinda tricky. It's actually two straight counts of 4 and you can practice that if you don't pay attention to the voices. But there is a call and response vocal, like row row row your boat. But think of it this way if you are counting along in 4s. The First vocal comes in on beat #2, the response harmonies are beats 3 and 4, then first vocalist starts the line "put the load right on me" on the next beat 1, ending on beat 3, The echo vocal starts on beat two and ends on the following 1. The "put the load right on me line is 3 beats. There's probably an easier way to explain it, but that's how I think about it.

[@56WagonWheel]

An Australian band called the badloves did a good version in the 90’s

[@donaldmcdonald156]

A coolest

[@paraflightjoe1053]

ParaFlight Joe approves. Paraflight joe from KZbin

[@mcampbell5158]

I think it would be great if you played the song first, before anything else. Thanks for posting.

[@12footchain]

I do when i can, but I tested this one and it dinged me on copyright so I removed it

[@topangus123]

It might be the weight…but dang, there were some great songs…

[@RustyMadd]

Sounds to me like it is simply played in a "G" grip capo'd at the second fret. Which is the way folk, country and even bluegrass guitarists commonly played. Why make it harder than it is?

[@michaelrobinson1727]

Why? Because the capo is lost.

[@megagatvol]

👍👍👏🏻

[@konradhof7318]

I figured out pretty quickly that your Yamaha there is a twelve strung with six strings. 🤓

[@12footchain]

Yep!

[@petersheely7246]

👍😎

[@sidewaysrain7609]

"pulled into Nazareth!"

[@12footchain]

You are correct 😀 I always eff up lyrics

[@reppepper]

C#

[@whatsupchicken]

Way too much talk. But cool!

[@CadillacCherryBlack]

Yap too much

[@billyreams3950]

Talk talk talk - more than 2 1/2 minutes of nothing important to say to get to any kind of instruction. Some people love to hear themselves - but thank you for the instructions

[@clemlabelle8740]

rolled into Nazareth? c'mon man. :)

[@bronzesnake7004]

Hey what model is your guitar? I just bought an Epiphone Excellente and I'm now looking for a 12 string. One of the best acoustics I've owned was a Yamaha FG 365S which was an unapologetic copy of Martin D35, just a wicked axe. Right now I'm leaning towards an Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 12 string Hummingbird, but I'd love to check out a Yamaha 12. If I shop around I'll get hummingbird for $900 used in mint condition. I prefer used in excellent or mint condition simply because their much cheaper and the right used one set beside a new one would be indistinguishable. Do you remember what you paid for that? Thanks Jack ~'()'~

[@12footchain]

I think the model number is a yamaha 460S-12 that I have strung as a 6. Was my high school graduation gift in 1986, no idea what it was then. I want to say $300 or $600 but no idea.

[@robertlodde8862]

2 minutes you talk before you begin the lesson.

[@pmbatim]

You talk too much please talk by the guitar

[@russellgreer2370]

Too much motor-mouthing at the beginning. Just get on with the song, man!

[@JoeHickey-em7fy]

You take too long to get to the song…….

[@efrainrimascca3222]

Why bla bla bla bla

[@mikelow3982]

lame

[@rodneycoop8342]

Dam u do to much talking!

[@mikevaluska7313]

NICE JOB PLAYING THIS CLASSIC ON A BOAT OAR, 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🫤🫤🫤🫤🫤🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🤔🤔🤔🤔👎👎👎👎👎

[@jobonekanobe]

Thanks!

[@12footchain]

Thank you!