Miserlou by Dick Dale | Surf Guitar Lesson | Accurate & Complete, Part 1

[@zoiemalone4882]

This young guy can PLAY GUITAR, plus he's a darn good teacher as well.

[@deaddoll1361]

The two aren't found together often enough.

[@kolex3713]

young?

[@PixieMeat_444]

@@kolex3713 this persons probably much older, someone in their 30s seems like a baby to someone in their 60-70s :)

[@Learnamericanenglishonline]

I have learned quite a lot from Adrian.

[@ipuya]

This is how all guitar lessons should start. Play the piece entirely so we can determine if we like it or not. Awesome job!

[@capitaldharma]

Adrian, you made it sound exactly like the recording!

[@fabiopunk1661]

What is amazing is how Adrian nails the tone of so many different types of music. Congratulations Adrian !!!

[@justaburgscousin]

Surf sound is really hard to get right without specialized gear! I’ve been a metal/rock player for my whole life, the last 2-3 years I’ve been learning surf guitar, and it’s been a long journey. The techniques are completely different and the amp, tremolo, and reverb are key! But it’s renewed my passion for guitar playing! I encourage people to go out of their typical genres. Especially if they’re feeling uninspired!

[@victorformosa228]

​@@justaburgscousin Totally agree, hope your surf playing is going well.

[@Keninoz1]

If my memory is correct, although he was born in America, Dick Dale has a Lebanese background & the song was usually played an an Oud, which is an instrument with eleven strings. He heard Miserlou being played on one through a Lebanese connection, liked it & adapted it for guitar. The original version was popular with belly dancers. His version is popular with everyone :)

[@kevinschmitt4050]

No need to be humble. You crushed it.

[@pawlegjurawleg]

This is most accurate cover, the best picking and the best sound I've heard among millions covers of this song! Great work!

[@SeriousNonsense0121]

Light years ahead of other lessons, no disrespect to them but your attention to detail is incredible.

[@eyefry]

Brilliant! Thanks for doing this! About the scale: this is the exact scale that all of Indian classical music relies on. I'm from the south of India, where we refer to this as the Carnatic scale. I've been listening to Miserlou for years, and I never put two and two together, somehow -- thank you for breaking it down so well! This has been a revelation.

[@somasundaramsankaranarayan4592]

It's called mayamalavagowla in Carnatic Classical and bairav thaat in Hindustani Classical.

[@Cooper1]

I’ve been lucky enough to see Dick Dale live 10-12 times. You sound great Adrian. Thanks for the lesson.

[@crisslastname9417]

Dick Dale: King of the Surf Guitar. There are still some old folks around these parts that remember him playing at the Balboa Ballroom. He is a local hero here.

[@chancevicary1805]

The one vid I saw with him in it he seemed kinda like a dick lol

[@garycutbirth3146]

Yes!good memories.... then it was Dick Dale and the Del Tones I think?

[@crisslastname9417]

@@garycutbirth3146 Yes, The Deltones.

[@soofitnsexy]

IS THIS IN FLORIDA??

[@crisslastname9417]

@@soofitnsexy No. It was here in So Cal. No longer stands. ☹

[@pan-k5o]

the scale in miserlou is called Hitzazkiar in greek rembetiko music , other scales from rembetiko could be possibly used to write surf songs (rast, niavent, etc)

[@rolsen1304]

Double harmonic minor I think?

[@al271987]

Amazing job. Dick Dale would be proud.... of himself for creating this song in ‘62. He never seemed to be Mr. Humble. That said, you absolutely nailed it. Great job and I can’t wait for part two.

[@Collwila]

That Defo has the wow factor. I'd never heard of this track until I saw a Paul David's video. Fantastic playing and great backing. Great.

[@harigeorgeson5885]

On a scale of 1-10, I rate this a 50! Maniacal attention to detail makes for compelling content. Bravo!

[@PlaguePriest88]

this is fantastic. It's the most accurate lesson for miserlou. Nobody on youtube did the phrasing right until this video

[@TheRobh62]

Thanks Adrian. A superb lesson on an excellent guitar piece. The explanation about the scale and history meant nothing was left out. Very grateful for your amazing work. (Melbourne, Australia)

[@5882300rickroll]

Such a great Jam. Always better to watch someone play it than just hear it. Great way to start the decade! Cheers.

[@jukejointjack]

I’ve seen the king twice and it was amazing both times. Dude played slide with a drumstick and the trumpet An absolute ferocious player and one hell of a nice guy. Rip

[@tiborzkarate1]

Amazing play and lesson. You nailed it thank you.

[@JohnA000]

Hey Adrian. Nicely done. I learned the tune when it first came out a lifetime ago. I've since forgotten it but it might be nice to relearn it. It was one of the songs that made me want to play guitar. Along with the songs of Duane Eddy, the Ventures, Chuck Berry, Santo and Johnny and some others. Thanks

[@ianstewart3241]

Well played Adrian. I admire your playing technique and your fantastic sense of rythm. Thank you for reviving Surf music. Fabulous stuff.

[@dahliafiend]

This is the best I’ve heard it played aside from the original, you should record and release this !

[@Hi-Z_Lo-Z]

Def agree

[@JoeRogers-b9q]

Thanks Adrian. Your lessons have got me out of a rut and playing again.

[@bridgfordbill]

Best of playing I’ve ever seen of this, I’ve never seen even Dick Dale replicate this version as accurately as you have. I’d love to see you play the version he plays on Jools Holland.

[@keithwind4945]

I've been playing for over 50 years and thought I new how to play this until now. Great job young man

[@keithwind4945]

@dark days Not to sharp anymore at 70yr

[@Geno5]

Love the channel. Amazing player

[@angularsquare8757]

This one certainly builds stamina. Great lesson sir.

[@BlueHoursProductions]

Outstanding, Adrian! And as a beginner, I'm really appreciating the detail you give in your teaching.

[@silencenewberry]

Your sound quality is awesome, it actually sounds like the original...well done.

[@briankeller2048]

FANTASTIC! You are really inspiring me to do it (play guitar) right. Thanks.

[@barrymilligan8086]

I enjoy watching you play as much as the lesson!

[@toothyfangface1583]

Love your vids, tones, gear, playing, & open approach, Adrian

[@thepostapocalyptictrio4762]

What a great play along with! Great practice!

[@motioninmind6015]

Omg Adrian this is extraordinary! Thank you so much and Happy New Year to you and yours 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥳

[@philb1649]

Great to have the technical details and clear explanation of how to play. Many thanks

[@GaryWilkinson-z7h]

Another fabulous lesson, Adrian. Cheers

[@rlboyles1]

Adrian - I watch all your vids. You do a great job of teaching! I hack at surf songs, but have been putting this one off. Now I'm excited to give it a go!

[@elliotvernon7971]

Just one word: AWESOME!

[@felipemontero9839]

Great lesson! There's a lot of lesson on youtube on this song but this is by far the most complete. I hope one day I can play this

[@JennyBombo1]

Sounds amazing! Thanks for the lesson ❤

[@Dreyno]

Damnit. I was 2/3 the way through “Have a Merry Little Christmas” (granted I was unlikely to finish it now the last Cadbury Roses are gone). Now I’m torn. I’ve wanted to have a proper crack at this for years.

[@simdoyle]

snap. drat.

[@telboy1966manu]

Outstanding as always, awesome playing, great lesson...time to start practicing!! Thanks Adrian, you rock!!

[@hongspa]

More Rock and Roll vibe in 2.20 sec. than most. Right up there with the Rumble thanks great sound.

[@SWabakken]

Imagine that one of your favorite three songs of all time is incredibly obscure. Would you wish you could keep it to (nearly) yourself, or would you prefer it eventually receives lots of exposure? I felt like I nearly had a heart attack when I heard it in 1994 on a TV ad for Pulp Fiction, since I'd never heard it on radio or TV. I knew it because my mother worked for a radio station in 1962 that gave her its rejected 45s. When I was a teen in 1982, I played her records and found it. I had it autographed by Dick Dale and hung it on my living room wall before that commercial. For years I played it only for special female guests.

[@steelancer4148]

hahaaa, thats a great story! got any other good finds from that mini-vault?

[@SWabakken]

@@steelancer4148 Mostly crappola from 1962-63, but one day I may take another look through them. No pre-US fame Beatles 45s (bummer)...there is a Bruce Johnston one worth a bit and a Donna Lynn record I really like that is worth around $0.00.

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

Holy cow that may not be the most technically difficult piece by today's standards but you hit it out of the park regardless.

[@eduardoibarra9952]

This is incredible!! Better than the other covers of this song! Is there any way you could put the cover of this song in a separate video ??

[@unclesuperfly]

Can you do some Khruangbin? Think you could break down his style really well...

[@steelancer4148]

yeah id love to see kruangbin too, they are great. maria tambien has been done already. the guitar on those ones are really hard though, it would take a long time

[@georgelange5272]

Amazing lesson. You are an excellent teacher !

[@deadlegs187]

What a way to start the new years! I love surf guitar!

[@57RickH]

Nice job 👍🏻 Not only the riffs but the tone is spot-on!

[@xcx8646]

I'm finally cracking my knuckles and getting down to work on this. Wish me luck!

[@stevenbrownlie2095]

Brilliant Adrian. Extremely well played and taught. Respect.

[@ViaticalTree]

Nailed it, man. The sound and the playing. Kudos.

[@DannyHood-g6y]

Thank you.! I could never figure out that lil chromatic run. (didn’t know it was chromatic. It’s perfect). Right before it goes back into main intro riff

[@WarrenAndrews-w5x]

Love it love it love it! Ahhhh thanks!😎

[@creativecomposites6193]

The one that says B M F'er on it! Awesome thanks Adrian.

[@carpetpro9903]

Adrian, thank you, for your lessons, your an awesome teacher and player!

[@GroovinOn]

I’ve played this song on stage with Dick Dale. I was one of The Centurions’ sax players. Great job on the song and the explanation on how to play it. I just need to pass on one thing. It’s not “Tremolo Picking”. It’s “Double Picking”. At least that’s what all the “first wave surf bands” called. Just an FYI. Keep it up. You’re on it!

[@acpg]

Wow, amazing you got to play with the man himself! Thanks for the kind words about the video. Yes, you don't seem to hear the term 'double picking' so much these days, but where this kind of music is concerned it's probably the more authentic term!

[@mikeflores625]

Yep! A great player and teacher!

[@planetmusicsamos]

Hi my friend !! GREAT channel , nice taste in music and serious guitar skills !! Thank you for all the effort !! The first known recording of Misirlou is from 1927 Greek artist Tetos Dimitriadis , and the scale is Byzantine . Composer unknown . Ancient stuff , that reverberates through time .

[@robertdiehl1281]

Your playing this song was flawless.

[@anne5surf]

Wow! What a fantastic rendition. Love the backing track too 👌

[@lamper2]

I wouldn't mind seeing a live video of you figuring how to play a song EXACTLY correct including the occasional wrong turns (although there probably aren't too many.) that would be instructive to us in ways I can't describe but it would be fascinating to watch your approach and process! In America we have the great eccentric LOS STRAITJACKETS as kings of surf- I wonder how this old song came to the attention of Dick Dale.

[@wonderpope]

Nailed it...thanks for the first part of the lesson...much appreciated! :)

[@Dead-Eye]

Damn it. Right after I blocked the trem on my Jaguar! Now I have to take the stack of washers off and find the trem spring again. Excellent choice of tune and excellent video, as always. Happy new year, Adrian.

[@christineriley1295]

WOW! This is bloody awesome!

[@michaelesgro9506]

You can't play it like Dick Dale? Are you f-ing kidding me? You nailed it!!! You are a beast on that guitar bro.

[@jimcole6423]

Thank you for sharing! You do a great job teaching....keep up the good work!

[@cskueny]

A great song to start off the year! (And a great surprise since I forgot that you were back this week.)

[@ashtweth]

Yup best one on the net mate. Adrian , good bloody job mate. Edit - 2:07. Just noticed how HEAVY that riff is. did any one else....

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

Hello Mr .Adrean your one of good KZbin guitar virtuoso have beena fan and subscriber and learning off and on watching and getting a riff or 2 down since 2017 or 2018 when I did not know what was being said like 1st frit 2nd string or a cord progression now I can close my eyes and listen to what to learn so thank you I guess I'm learning a new language the language called music so I'm tri lingual mostly English which to me is a buitful language and I can speak Spanish when I need too but my favorite is the language called music..Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸 aka..RocknRollFlat5

[@michaelpond6386]

I learned it as the Byzantine scale. Dick Dales actual name was Richard Mansour , he is said to have learned the tune from an uncle. Allegedly based on an old Greek folk song. Dick could play many instruments and never had formal training. A great player.

[@davefilms345]

This is absoutley brillaint, you played it perfectly in my eyes

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

Adrian, throw some gold glitter on that strategy and you got it man!! Awesome! Also, thanks for using the jazzmaster too!

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

Sorry, meant Strat

[@CooperEC1972]

Might have to put my trem arm back in the ole Strat for this one. Good vid man.

[@peterlucas8629]

Brilliant. I think you nailed it.

[@DavidMorales008]

Amazing, thank you can't wait to see part 2

[@chicolopez8722]

Excellent!!!! Well done.

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

Thanks Adrian & happy New Year Regards from São Paulo !

[@Hedley-i7r]

Great need part 2.😊

[@andrerock6754]

Hi, there, Adrian! Cheers for this great lesson! The New Year starts very well! Happy New Year!

[@concretelightbulb7082]

Happy New Year Adrian!

[@Daytripper51]

The BEST I've seen it played!

[@groverjuicy]

Just discovered you! I'm subscribing! Exxxcellent work mate!

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

God only knows how long the right hand's going to take! Excellent lesson Adrian 😎🎸✅🏝

[@johnthelad]

Awesome playing this massive song.

[@capitainetroisvilles]

Excelent tutorial, thank you!

[@koukouvania]

a good accurate rendition!!

[@lemurdream]

Thanks Adrian. You a real one.

[@truetillspanky]

Thank you so much, i just found your channel and as someone who is just getting into playing its a gold mine. I love the way you teach, the awesome punk/garage song choices and your stylin selection of guitars. Between the fenders, martins, and les pauls, each video is just pure guitar porn.

[@listairgin]

That was special! Well done and thanks for sharing it 🌌☘️🌠

[@tomk1tl]

Great video Adrian...my main playing is "surf music" and this song is one I wanted to learn for some time but the tremolo picking is one obstacle I have to acquire. My instructor and I were looking at this one time and he said that it had an "Arabic" flavor to it. I believe that Dick Dale was of Greek descent but not positive. Looking forward to part II.......Dick Dale R.I.P.

[@mentalitydesignvideo]

Lebanese I thought

[@tomk1tl]

VIktor Kaganovich You are correct my friend...just looked up his "bio". I heard Leo Fender gave him a Strat and Leo started laughing when Dick was playing it "backwards", left handed with it set up for a right-hander...then there was the time when he would be blowing out speakers and Leo and an engineer went to see him play and almost got blown out of the place by the loudness of the music...that is when they beefed up the output transformer and looked into making a better speaker system...R.I.P. Dick !

[@dahliafiend]

You ever listen to The Mermen?

[@kabezabolo]

Great !!! Happy New Year from Southamerica, Chile ;)

[@bflo5210]

Awesome I can't wait to learn this!

[@ashtweth]

also related to the Byzantine scale

[@warrencantero]

sweet ...totally nailed those tones n vibe!!

[@MLFranklin]

I love this song!

[@KipBurbank1]

I’ve been missing that first F. Thanks, fills the start.

[@souravray9439]

The best rendition I have heard ❤