Chordplay - The Chords of Scorpions

[@LateNightLessons]

Hey gang - please excuse the brainfart ("mouth typo") on 'Holiday' - it's just an Asus4 (not an Asus4-sus2 = duh Dave). Also, that song is from the 'Lovedrive' album and not from 'Blackout.' My mouth gets me into trouble sometimes. Great song by them and horrible comments made by yours truly. : ) lol \m/ ROCK ON \m/ And...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

[@renecents]

Late Night Lessons Dude, it was a minor thing. I doubt any of us will be forwarding our therapy bills to you ... hmm, hold on, though ... 🤪

[@verticalslice]

You can say whatever you want and I'll believe it. Love these vids you do! Don't stop, keep them coming! Your Channel is a wealth of info! much appreciated

[@kevmet84]

Glad you caught the album mistake; but those things happen from time to time despite ourselves. As I'm no chord whiz, particularly in naming them, odds are I'd missed that one w/o your correction. Nonetheless, now you almost need to do a second Scorpions Chordplay in the future, with a tune from 'Black Out', having mentioned the album, or at least 'Animal Magnetism', while also adding a Michael Schenker selection other than 'Holiday'. Irregardless, keep up the cool episodes as they are inspiring on a number of levels.😎

[@lapendosnaz]

Nothing personal.. ur cool

[@Icedsymphony7]

Get you into trouble for helping for free they need to check themselves

[@edmundooliva6818]

Holy Schmoly!!! You start out by playing the Sails of Charon like nothing!!! You rock brother 🤘

[@samkupper]

Time to stop everything I was doing. And watch this.

[@davidbaron8330]

LOVE the Scorpions! Time for some Hoffmann & Accept!

[@kimchi2780]

The intro to "Bad Boys Running Wild" is the truest form of the Scorpions.

[@jimwinters3986]

Nailing it again! So much of that Sails riff idea is all over the place in Marty Friedman's Vixen/Hawaii stuff. Little did I know the Schenker brothers have been on the outs for years, alot of it apparently based around Lovedrive, much of which Michael says he wrote and helped bring them into a US audience. Makes some sense. I'd say the transition from Animal Magnetism into Blackout was their first "Americanized" style change. Definitely a lyrical departure. Haha. I only saw them once, on the Blackout tour. Rainbow and Riot opened. Whole thing seems a blur now. Haha. You're correct about Rudolf, he's got a sublime style of soloing that works perfectly for the song.

[@davidyates8880]

These really are Late Night Lessons as I'm in England. Another great video David, and it wouldn't be me, if I didn't have a gig related story to go with it. I saw Scorpions 3 times. The first time was on the Blackout tour at Hammersmith, only my 3rd ever gig. They were brilliant. Saw them again on the Love at First Sting Tour at Hammersmith (they were great again), and lastly on the same tour when they supported the newly reformed classic Mk2 Deep Purple Line Up at the Knebworth Festival. What a day that was, an absolutely bloody freezing cold wet June British summer's day. Bernie Marsden's Alaska opened the bill, followed by Mountain, who were epic, then Blackfoot who were great, then UFO with Atomic Tommy on guitar (not so good), then Meat Loaf who were awful; their biggest cheer was when Meat slipped over on stage, then the Scorpions, who simply stole the whole show. After the Scorpions had finished, we had to wait about 2 hours for Deep Purple to grace us with their presence; it transpired that Gillan and Blackmore had had an almighty argument and insisted that their respective dressing rooms be moved so they didn't face each other. By the time they bothered to come on, my enthusiasm had completely disappeared, their performance was mediocre, and the most memorable bit was Blackmore playing in Wellington boots :) They had assembled an enormous PA to get the world record for the loudest ever gig, but half of it broke down from the rain during Mountain's set. Bottles of piss flying everywhere all day long, though I luckily avoided getting hit. My brother's jacket being set on fire while he was wearing it, and Lemmy lifting the back of his girlfriend's Renault 5 up and pushing it on his own as they were stuck in the mud. Classic days of Rock :) Oh and lastly, the Dokken connection. Of course Don Dokken recorded all the vocals for Blackout as it was thought Claus would no longer be able to sing because of throat problems. Claus got some miracle, new at the time surgery, and poor old Don was left with a few backing vocals. Anyway, as they say in Spinal Tap, that's enough of my yacking :) Thanks again for the lesson David, it's spot on :)

[@thedeadonmusic1]

Nice tales from the rock of yore...

[@bufancao7001]

Saw Uli Jon Roth play in Wolverhampton last year and he played the Sail of Charon. Absolutely brilliant.

[@lowdz68]

I saw Uli in concert two nights ago. Still an absolute master of the guitar in his 60s.

[@65Lynchy]

Off to see him tonight,crazy to think you can see him in small clubs👍

[@kimchi2780]

George Lynch said the Shenkers were an influence.

[@dominicsofield393]

I absolutely love your lessons. They are chock full of 6 string goodness. I haven’t listened to the Scorpions in a long time. Thank you. Keep these lessons coming.

[@EllisGordon33]

Another great one. Can never get enough of Uli Jon. May not be hip but always loved Neal Schon growing up(and now still). Very melodic and used vocal lines.

[@thedeadonmusic1]

This LATE NITE CHORDPLAY is great concept! I love the passion and the fire and frankly the SIMPLICITY. So many youtube "guitar gurus" present these indulgent "lessons" that showcase what "amazing & knowledgeable" players they are with tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear in the background...I mean sheesh, I can't name a single Steve Vai song, but all the songs you featured in this video resonate with me in a visceral sense that all these twiddly twiddly players can't even touch! Thank you from Whidbey Island, WA, USA...

[@Giantshredder]

Sails looks pretty difficult. I'll have to give it a try.

[@chrisweissert7397]

Still loving you is one of my favorite songs to play. I love the sound of that chord progression. Was interesting to see the little slide you do with your pinky. I've always walked it down from my pinky to ring finger. I don't play anywhere near the skill level as you and when I first tried to learn that song I didn't think I would ever be able to play it. It's always fun to pick up on different movements and fingerings that other players use that usually leads to figuring out how to play other songs that you thought were maybe harder than they are just because of how you were playing it. Looking forward to the next lesson! Keep Rockin!

[@gregs8685]

Loving You Sunday Morning is Scorpions best song ever. Thanks for reminding me of this.

[@rll1971]

Hey man. I just discovered your channel. Great stuff! I love the Scorps ....both the Uli and Jabs eras. I feel they are a highly underrated band here in the States. I think you’d be hard pressed to find an 80’s metal band that wasn’t influenced by them...including Dokken. They still put on an amazing show...go see them before is too late.

[@estring69]

Excellent! Diddley Diddley Diddley....

[@XVI69]

You are always top for explain. Have a nice thanks Rock'n'Roll giving

[@rareform6747]

Coast to Coast : still learning those off chords since 1979 Holiday same album Love Drive ..

[@JukingOx]

SteamRock Fever!!!!!!

[@Zazquatch1]

Actually "Holyday" is from LOVEDRIVE as well.

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*YES !! You did it. Thanks Dave*

[@laurentpedemay5711]

That ok David, I am sure everyone will forgive you for the slip up. Once again, many thanks for the great lesson. Also, major props for not jumping on the bandwagon "they used to be great and now are just sell outs". It is possible (just like with VH) to like both era. Seen many of their tours during the 80's and 90's when I still lived in Europe. They were like a hurricane live! No pun intended! Keep up the great work. I'll be watching.

[@vulcanguru]

Coming Home was the song that got me into Scorpions and the world of rock music! One of my favorites to date. So cool to hear that you dig it too! Thank you for these awesome lessons!

[@jamieedwards3978]

Scorps are one of FAVs. They are so professional. I saw the in Tampa, FL on their ‘final’ tour with Ratt as the opening act. Couldn’t have asked for a better concert. The Scorps are just so spot on with a lot of their songs, too many to mention. However, if you haven’t listened to the song named ‘The Cross’ with Billy Corgan, of Smashing Pumpkins fame, give it a listen. The whole album ’Humanity Hour 1’ is a great mix of the Scorps dark chord selection and catchy melodies. If you listen and catch yourself singing some of the lyrics later, that’s because Desmond Child, of Bon Jovi fame, coproduced the album. I know it sounds like a plug, but a great band, in their element with the theme of humans fighting robots in a sci-fi world. Ok, enough of that. Amazing band, incredible talent and musical professionals in all the do. Hope they keep rocking for another 30 years. They are the Metal version of the Stones and deserve all the recognition the Stones get, in my humble opinion.

[@jerkerjansson386]

Still Loving You was my favourite song for a while there in the mid 80s! I had it on a cassette with different hard rock songs of the era. Played it to death. Great tune and nice to see both those guitar parts put together like this!

[@waywardspirit7898]

Damn dude. Good stuff. You make me realize how little I know even after 40 years of playing. I gotta work on that.

[@trevornever27]

Humbly requesting a video on the solos and licks of Mathias Jabs. He goes somewhat unnoticed but was a big part of the Scorpions broadening their popularity to a more commercially successful band. Thanks for your consideration !

[@billysmith5075]

Nice as usual...very nice with the the Looper ..great timing I noticed you have a good ear as well as your knowledge and playing skills ..thank you so much David !!

[@barryhaynes103]

Nailed it !!!

[@thrakd]

Awesome! Holiday was from Lovedrive as well actually. Rock on!

[@TheCjbowman]

Saw them live at Red Rocks with Tesla about four or five years ago, and they still put on a kick ass show! Matthias was spot on, as was Klaus, and Rudolph was head banging his grey hair the whole time. Loved every minute of it❤️ 🤘😆🤘

[@HeadbangersLocal]

UFO Chordplay 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻. Let’s do it 😎👍🏻

[@jeffweatherholt1434]

Excellent

[@han36solo]

I just found your channel(s) man great stuff! Love the theory and chord study. You are a great teacher, very easy to learn from. Cheers!

[@robwalker6786]

Just saw uli last Friday awesome is all I can say . That's the third time I've seen him here

[@wulfenii64]

Been a big fan of Scorpions since Blackout. I eventually bought all of their albums up to that point and my favorite is "Yellow Raven". Soft and slow in the beginning then huge and loud at the end. It's off of Virgin Killer and written by Uli. Great song!

[@sierraridgereaper]

Seen the scorps 17 times over the years, Yep, my fav band. I don't think they have a bad song. 4 of the greatest German guitarists tied to one band. Thanks for the vid.. 👍👍👍

[@ThrashRebel]

After my ‘76 Firebird V Bicentennial fell & the neck cracked, a luthier in Los Angeles made a straight swap with me. He gave me a ‘74 sunburst Strat with a Khaki setup & EMGs. He said, in passing, it used to belong to Michael Schenker. I wasn’t impressed, though as I didn’t really listen to Scorpions much. I don’t know if it was true, but I’ve seem pics of Schenker playing older, sunburst Strats. Regardless, I got rid of it & all of my other equipment due to depression after I nearly lost my left-index finger & had corrective surgery. Also, like an idiot, I repainted the sunburst Strat, because I wasn’t a fan of sunburst finishes. Now, I am older & I actually like sunburst finishes. I have a ‘71 Yamaha SA50 that is sunburst & a mandolin that is sunburst. Oh well, live & learn. Even though I got rid of the Strat, I wish I kept the original finish.

[@toddknott135]

Awesome video man. I've been a huge fan of Scorpions for close to 40 years, and your breakdown of these tunes was truly appreciated

[@zeusstudios4724]

Sails of Charon

[@greg77hot]

Lonesome Crow and old scorpions.. from1972 , In trance, Virgin killers ,Taken by force

[@pdooley730]

Sails of Charon!

[@image30p]

I can't believe you figured out that dual guitar part on Still Loving You. Excellent job, man! I love that song.

[@slimbeauharpo4687]

Again , Just outstanding !!

[@blackmirror5559]

. Love this, beautiful analysis. Many thanks .

[@dwarfman78]

you sir are a great teacher !

[@brainynbrawny9562]

Great stuff as always, Dave! I remember being 14 years old and turning the turntable speed down to 16 to try and learn Uli's solo parts... from the LP! Haha! YUP - I AM OLD!

[@dkpitt3912]

Scorps were just a high level musical band. It just so happened that they like it loud and rough! The cords you went over in LYSM are great, but the real interesting stuff starts in the bridge sections. Michael also plays brilliantly over all of the twists and turns.

[@THUNDERWORX]

Great lesson... and great insights into the foundation of what they were doing.

[@renecents]

The Scorps are still going strong in Europe, constantly on tour it seems, maybe not so much in the States, but they haven’t slowed down. Nice demo, great song choices. 👍🏻

[@trevortichonchuk5542]

Can you do a tutorial of how to play COMING HOME? No tabs seem to be correct, if you could do one it'd be much appreciated! Also my favorite Scorpions song!!!

[@35rocker]

Definitely need a Mathias Jabs Three For All David 😉

[@angelinajolie3921]

Hi,David! Awesome lesson as always! suggestion: Yngwie Malmsteen's arpeggio sequences: Too Young To Die Too Drunk To Live by Alcatrazz - No Parole from Rock 'N' Roll(1983)-this is my favorite arpeggio sequence.Steve Vai played this song when he toured with alcatrazz and instead of playing it using sweep picking he did it using two-hands legato.there's a video on youtube of Steve Vai playing it. Disciples of Hell by Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force - Marching Out(1985) Eclipse by Yngwie Malmsteen - Eclipse(1990) P.S: most of Yngwie's arpeggio sequences happen right before the guitar solo. I would like to know the theory behind (when Yngwie plays) the diminished arpeggio sequence a half-step higher than it would normally be for the given key.examples: Too Young To Die Too Drunk To Live and during the guitar solo on Far Beyond The Sun. Thanks In Advance!

[@stanlindert6332]

My favorite band

[@mattbarnes8783]

Good stuff. Yellow Raven anyone? So smooth🤘

[@spotsthecat7913]

Schenker, Uli, Blackmore, and now Scorpions chordplay! i think i found my dream channel! Subscribed!

[@christianneumann9027]

Brillant!

[@markrobinson8410]

Uli roth rules.

[@Gohanndes1]

Wow, I am learning the same song Sails of Charon. Great riff.

[@masonmarshall8470]

Thank you for another great video. Have you ever considered showcasing Paul Stanley from early KISS & his solo lp? He really is a chord & riff guy. If you already did, I didnt see in your massive catalogue

[@Yonder88]

Just read recently that "Still loving you" is the best selling single ever in France. In France! From a German band! Unbelievable, right?

[@kevinraabe457]

Yea, I read that

[@jasonbone5121]

Awesome video - needed Animal Magnetism and The Zoo!

[@StevenMikel1]

I'm pretty sure Dokken's first album was recorded in Germany. Klaus Meine was recovering from surgery when the Scorpions started recording Blackout and the brought in Don Dokken record guide vocals and backgrounds. I saw an interview with George Lynch where he tells a story about being in the studio at the same time as the Scorps and hanging out with them and Matthias stealing licks from him lol.

[@Snostrebla1]

Great band, great songs, great lesson.

[@billtice5057]

Dude! So good, thank you! :)

[@steveleite6980]

Awesome 👌

[@craigcampbell6690]

Everytime, I start watching it ...I stopped it..start messing around & go off into Never Neverland..😁 took me an hour to get thru 3 minutes 😄 Thanx for the Inspiration 🙂 maybe the cigar had something to do with it 😀

[@martyragan1706]

Well done by a guy doing all the Scop's, the right way,, I know cuase, I had to play somehow,, the right way, great teacher, personality, and low key.

[@Abear138]

I'd love to see you do a video of Chordplay of Opeth. Lots of tasty stuff all over their discography but especially in Still Life. Fellow Indiana boy here, btw. Love the channel!

[@scottwilson9908]

Great lesson. I never really got into scorpions for some reason but will have to give them another go after watching this. Any AC/DC, Judas Priest, The Darkness, Warrant, Killing Joke or Iron Maiden lessons planned?

[@raisinsawdust]

Holiday is also from Love Drive another Michael Schenker composition.

[@scottknotts2078]

hay thanks for this channel so freaking awsome . !!!!!

[@TheRiverRiseII]

Another outstanding vid! Thanks, LNL

[@sixonethreesix4293]

The second part of the riff of ‘Sunday morning’ reminds me of Dance by John Sykes on the second Blue Murder album.

[@matteodenti9310]

Name That Tune: "The Sails Of Charon" from "Taken By Force" album (year 1977)

[@drej1714]

Testament's version of that is awesome as well.

[@uncleremus5046]

Yes!!! 👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kevinraabe457]

Gawwwd the major 7th is a colourful beautiful chord.. I've been playing those ballads lately on my Fractal Ax8 modeling a 66 Fender Twin Reverb.... sickening good. You didn't show us the "turnaround" chord on Sunday Morning..i think it's a diminished chord. Also, Michael claims he wrote Holiday and gave it to Rudolph. Which is believable cuz Doctor Doctor intro similar with the Dm, and bflat maj7... thanks for demo!

[@sbrave]

Awesome lesson as always! Thanks for finally showing me that Loving You Sunday Morning intro!! Wonder if Michael came up with that? He definitely showed Rudolph a thing or 3. I wouldn't be surprised if Lynch didn't 'borrow' those chords from these guys. He used them ALL OVER the Dokken records. I also don't doubt your theory about Yngwie stealing Uli's licks (as well as Blackmore's)

[@Ratso_DeLynch]

Another phenomenal lesson!! Can say I'm behind with scorpions" chord play" in their discography in comparison to all the lead work throughout the years! So this was beyond interesting! *hope you see this - BURNING question about your recent Steve vai video* ! . I agree with you that flexible was like the zappa album that never was and that quick clip you showed of *Painter lover* has been stuck in my head and Playlist the past several days!! I'd say that single tune is my fav off disturbing the peace because he took the evh little guitars style but reallyyy made it his own, I certainly hear vai isms in that tune that made him stand out! . With that I'm dying to know if you can say what the tuning is?? Both in Vais little guitar" in that live clip *and* on the record? It doesn't sound like a little guitar on record just his usual super strat of the time/Era! But I could be wrong! If you know it would really be appreciated because If I know whatever pitch /key Painter lover is on the mini guitar then I figure I can move it to the real guitar alot better! Or vice versa at the end of the day whichever you think is more helpful. . I know you just showed that as a quick clip and then continued with the hot licks but I'd even send ya a donation if you can answer the mini guitar - > guitar tuning question! 😂🙏🙏🙏🤘 . Haha hope you see and can respond to this novel whenever You have a sec thanks again Dave! And in case I haven't mentioned before - you ROCK! haha cheers from Niagara falls Canada man 😊 - Adam

[@19Eleven71]

Love the explanations of what you're doing and the stories that go along with. SUBBED. CAn you do another priest video featuring the 70's and 80's era? So sad my favorite guitarist has parkinsons.

[@BLeeFAFO]

🔝🔝THIS🔝🔝 And MORE THIS! Great insight as always, Thanks for all you do Dave & Happy Thanksgiving! 🍻

[@arturoromero1871]

Great lesson thanks 🎸😎

[@coleknight5335]

Awesome I was so excited when I saw this!

[@billwilliams6338]

LATE NIGHT LESSON, here is Rudolph Schenker playing the solo of still loving you, to me it sounds out of tune but the fans are smiling happy not sure if its me or not. Also i do think Rudolph tunes his guitar up higher to F instead of standard E because the chords in still love you are higher tonality like having a capo. Take a look at the video and solo part kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioa6dJehr8yZidE

[@pdooley730]

Do Mark St. John from KISS’ Animalize album! Very underrated, solos in “Thrills in the night” are killer!

[@scottwilson9908]

PDooley that’d be cool

[@Kaoz_Theory]

I LOVE your channel. Could you do Chords of Deep Purple and or Rainbow please

[@td_gtr_plyr]

Excellent episode. I love the “still lovin you” part. I was hoping you’d rip into the lead over your looped chords! Great video though 👍🏻

[@szatanovsky]

Thank you!

[@thoras1297]

Sails of Charon

[@zls9890]

Good stuff!

[@tshouse2782]

Been on a Scorpions kick lately, perfect timing posting this. You failed to mention Mathias.......

[@myyootube2]

Sweet! How about the chords of Jethro Tull?

[@newpathway]

HI Dave, Great channel mate. Could you do something on SAXON? cheers Andy. UK.

[@brucedickinson12]

70s scorpions is the best era

[@lapendosnaz]

Ur the man..

[@mikeburstein1146]

Sails Of Sharon

[@gramusel2517]

666 like is from me......thx for what you do..i have learned alot^^

[@abdelrahmankhaled8239]

Hi I've been watching your videos for a while now and they are quite helpful so thanks! I was wondering if you can break down the chords of nick Johnston

[@anthonydavella8350]

Hard to believe that PD has a Major 3rd. Poor Mattias sold the most records of the 3 yet never seems to get credit for being a total beast