Guitar Lesson: How To Play Sunshower By Chris Cornell

[@scottallen9556]

After watching your lessons, I'm always left just amazed at the time Chris must have spent with his guitar. It's my favorite part about him. Thanks Ryan.

[@RyanLendt]

It must have been like it was his job or something ;) It's an honor to hear that these thoughts occur to you while you're watching my videos Scott.

[@ThiagodMoraes]

Does anyone here does not agree that Chris was a true poet? Just close your eyes and listen the song with a good headphone you will understand it. Thanks Ryan once again!!

[@RyanLendt]

beautiful indeed my good man - cheers!

[@fwb0361]

I’m trying to learn this song to show my dad cause he loves Chris Cornell, but he LOVES this song. Thanks for making such an awesome tutorial! I’ll learn it in no time!😃

[@RyanLendt]

woo hoo! I wish you the best of luck with this FWB

[@linawiley3830]

I know you posted this 2 years ago...but I opened youtube today and this was the first video that came up. Little did I know that this is an amazing pick-me-up. So thanks for making this...even if it was 2 years ago...nothing cures like learning a Chris Cornell song...thanks man. I know I say this all the time, but your work is really appreciated. Thanks, Ryan :-)

[@RyanLendt]

your kindness is equally appreciated Ms. Wiley, thank you :)

[@DOGgY-u7b]

Ah what an amazing song. Thank you for putting this together. My fingers are on fire but this is the first time I've come remotely close to playing this piece. RIP Chris you had an amazing talent.

[@RyanLendt]

You're very welcome Tamlin, I'm glad you found that helpful :)

[@maddyfernandez6497]

thankyou for this tutorial, being able to play a song is another way for me to connect and learn to love the song even more, one of my favorite chris cornell songs

[@RyanLendt]

you're very welcome Maddy :) i love that

[@sethalan9595]

Intro - 1:41 Intro (playthrough) - 3:32 Verse 1 - 3:52 Chorus (1st half) - 4:50 Chorus (1st half playthrough) - 7:57 Chorus ( 2nd half - Holy shit) - 8:28 Chorus ( entire playthrough) -11:07 The thing (bridge?) - 12:08 Very true statement - 13:28 After thing thing ( thing 2?) - 13:40 Outro (lead) - 15:04 Outro (rhythm) - 16:05 Thanks bro. Much appreciated.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for taking the time bro

[@sethalan9595]

@@RyanLendt no problem man. I kinda do it for myself but it helps everyone else out too. I have to do it for songs that have several riffs and/or no pattern that is easily memorized. So I just master one section at a time and then play through the whole thing along with the song. I've learned a lot of songs from your videos man and I appreciate you. You're really good at explaining things and teaching beginners.

[@songsfromthecanoe]

I decided today that it was finally time to learn Sunshower. Kept getting confused because it's a giant lump of chords. Past tense Ryan with the big assist. Thank you, friend! :)

[@songsfromthecanoe]

Also, I had a lovely instance of co-circumabulatory confusion today, and it made me think of you :)

[@RyanLendt]

hehe I do every so often and it makes me think of you!

[@your1heelinamerica644]

Yesssss I've been waiting for this for sooooooo long

[@RyanLendt]

yay!

[@larryworkman2093]

I've been addicted to your videos all weekend. This one especially but I'm learning a lot of my 90's favorites thanks to you. I love that you always have a smile on your face and you seem so happy to share your talents. I greatly appreciate every minute of footage, it is priceless to myself and so many others!

[@RyanLendt]

What's up Larry! thank you so much for the kindness and the shout :) Steelers fan? are you from the burgh? I am. gonna see the clarks for the first time in 15 years at the end of next month, i couldn't be more excited. Anyway, thanks again and I'm glad you're enjoying the vids!

[@RyanLendt]

PS you don't have a nephew named Wally do you?

[@larryworkman2093]

@@RyanLendt I am a lifelong Steelers fan but live on the west coast in Oregon. I would love to someday make it to a Steelers game and see Pittsburgh. It looks like an amazing city. Hoping for less drama from the team next year but in the meantime I am learning a ton of great songs thanks to you! It seems like every song you do is one I grew up on. Graduated in 91 just in time for grunge explosion. Saw Lollapalooza on Bremerton Island in Seattle and fell in love with Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder more than ever. Such an amazing day that was.

[@RyanLendt]

haha! it seems there are steelers fan EVERYWHERE! and wow do you wake up early :) Beautiful experience Larry, thank you for sharing!

[@larryworkman2093]

I haven't even gone to bed yet lol.. My fingers are bleeding! :D

[@CoopDVille-rx3hp]

I would like you to know that I thought your explanation of that Am7 flat5 with an E flat in the base (?!) in the chorus is like the most entertaining AND informative thing I've ever seen. I loved the way you walked us through and reconstructed it from the ground up.... for lack of a better metaphor. I feel like I just watched like a short,well directed documentary. About one chord. It's a helluva chord though! Anyway,it was a lot of information, but you conveyed it extremely well. And concisely. It was a journey,that chord was!

[@RyanLendt]

haha that's really funny. I'm glad you enjoyed that Ashton. Cheers and thank you for the shout!

[@dbwriterindia]

how did I ever miss this till now? Thanks for this gem of a song.

[@RyanLendt]

glad you found it

[@lwest1504]

This tutorial is definitely worth a 👍 This song is a tricky song, the studio version had Alain Johannes playing the guitar parts, there are some very sophisticated chords in this song and most of the KZbin tutors don't get it right. I use some different fingerings in a couple of spots but essentially get the same notes. I think it's irresponsible to post a tutorial if you're going to lead your students down the wrong path. Ryan, I just want to say, you're doing a good job! 👍👍

[@JustinTaylor1098]

Top quality as usual, my head is spinning due to all the chords . Beautiful song, cheers Ryan.

[@RyanLendt]

you and me both. I couldn't even make a video yesterday because my brain was full after that effort! thanks Justin :)

[@domrocker67]

Your videos are always so helpful! Thanks for sharing man!

[@RyanLendt]

Glad you like them!

[@TonyMouawad]

This was great, beautiful work deciphering it! I want to learn this for July 20th! Even though in the live version Chris drops D, with what you are doing, I don't see a good reason to drop D. In the live versions Chris also takes advantage of some drop D power chords too that I don't hear in the recorded version. I like what you did, but life is a bit easier keeping standard E tuning! Cheers Ryan. Oh I subbed, you did great job explaining everything and efficiently.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks so much tony!

[@cidlopez]

Chris liked those chords where the bass line went everywhere. Reminds me of say hello to heaven. Love this song.

[@NeoOttomanism]

Another great lesson on a timeless classic from the great late Chris Cornell! Many thanks Ryan! Excellent job! Damn! I am on a holiday in İzmir (Turkey) without my guitar! That sucks! Will have to be patient for a few weeks...Keep up the good work! Regards from a sunny 😎 beach 🏖! Mikey

[@RyanLendt]

wow i've never spoken to anyone in Turkey before! thanks for a first Mikey :)

[@arottie4097]

You still haven't. You've only texted someone from Turkey! lol! Ok, sorry I was overcome with Obnoxiousness!! If this helps I did just find your channel. Subbed, dolled out a thumbs up & am looking forward to jumping in to your earlier content!! Thanx again.

[@dogboy33]

Just learning some CC songs lately. You video was super helpful. One thing I can't figure out, is why this is in drop D. Could be played in standard right? I guess any D chord wouldn't have the very low D to add depth. But otherwise, it helps with F# and E chords to be in standard. Buy why question the master, Mr CC was genius.

[@RyanLendt]

solely for that low D action, yep

[@pete3026]

I love your tutorials man…. You love all the tunes i do and i just buzz off your energy…..

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for hanging out pete!

[@jasonkeyes6176]

Thank you Ryan, from Minnesota

[@RyanLendt]

my pleasure from north carolina

[@darenlamper6031]

Thank you so much for this video. Awesome job explaining everything in detail the way i like it. 👍

[@RyanLendt]

thank you so much Daren - cheers to you!

[@tishya714]

Oh My GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so very grateful to you for this lesson. This song is so special to me and many here i am so glad that you took my request. Brilliant lesson as always Ryan, you are a genius. Sorry for commenting so late. Thank you so much Ryan. Thank you so much that you took the request. Chris Cornell is brilliant. And you my friend are my guitar tutorial hero!! Thanks again and a million and billion and trillion and the_greatest_illion more times for this!! Constant and increasing love for you each day, each second from India!!!!

[@RyanLendt]

haha that's the beauty of youtube, the videos will be there FOREVER and there's no hurry to get to them :) I'm SO glad you liked that Tishya, that was a beautiful song to learn - thank you so much for the great request! Say hello to the entire country of India for me please.

[@tishya714]

So glad to be able to share and enjoy music with you!!!! Will tell all my guitar enthusiast friends to follow you!!!! I am certain that all of us from India will be inspired by you to learn music

[@011981joe]

Awesome video and break down u have just decided my days off sir happy new year from Ireland

[@RyanLendt]

it's an honor to decide your days off Joe :) Happy new year to you as well!

[@Crushin123]

Would love to figure this out in baritone uke. Great content and playing - cheers

[@RyanLendt]

there's an idea - thanks BB

[@tomaszuniga4303]

dood you win a sub, cause every tab i've seen on the internet doesnt show the weird chord at the last part in the chorus, and you did it .

[@RyanLendt]

yay! I never trust tabs.

[@unclebuchs]

I think I'm gonna take the big dive and try to do a 3 track acoustic instrumental recording of this song (one of them being the vocal part). You pretty much nailed the solo acoustic version, and I'm very happy that Chris played it this way... but it's like the only song I've ever seen him do solo that I really felt was lacking. There's just something about the original version that you can't capture with one guy and a guitar. Especially the outro. Lotsa' cheating has to happen to make that work solo. It's a tough song.

[@RyanLendt]

this is a lofty task you undertake uncleB - please share with us the result!

[@kvstrickland]

Www wow......can’t wait to check errrr out...how awesome

[@RyanLendt]

I trust by now you have :)

[@nirvanalx69]

I love you, I love you, I love you!!!!!!……THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Keep teaching us brother!!!!!!

[@patoman13]

Yeaaaah, I love you bro, greetings from Chile

[@RyanLendt]

and I love you back Patricio. Cheers!

[@TheRamsesII]

This is one of the better (best) versions that I've come across. Although for the life of me I can't understand why anyone does this in Drop D. All the notes are accessible in standard tuning and the F#m sounds much better as a standard bar chord form. In any case, really good stuff - thanks for the post!

[@RyanLendt]

Glad you enjoyed that Ramses :) I had a skink named Ramses. I mean, as far as the drop D goes, I guess it just makes those arpeggios more convenient, and doesn't he hit the low D once in there? it's been a while since I made this video...

[@TheRamsesII]

@@RyanLendt That's Ramses II ! As opposed to Ramses I. He was a real prick (LOL). Anyhow, I make out pretty well in the standard tuning. There are a lot of transcriptions out there for this one and I'm not sure what most of those guys are hearing when they play some of the chords they've transcribed. The chords you have on this vid sound spot on. Although I'd like more on the outtro, as well.

[@TheRamsesII]

@@RyanLendt How about something on the outro? Can't seem to find anything anywhere on that....

[@patprime7320]

This one was a mouthful! Great job keeping it together. I'm gonna throw a request for "I promise it's not goodbye" by Cornell out there for you.

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks Pat! wow, so many Chris Cornell songs I haven't even heard... i have some catching up to do!

[@patprime7320]

Ryan Lendt I've only really just started to discover him too. I liked Soundgarden but never dove into them and Cornells solo albums didn't grab me. The first time I heard him solo with a single guitar though he grabbed me good. I'm still finding gems, such an anazing voice and brought out when it's just him. He can also play and sing some crazy stuff.

[@RyanLendt]

it's exciting to have new stuff to discover that we care about!

[@lsarams23]

Amazing work man thanks so much for this Ryan. Not sure how many live footage there is out there of Chris playing Satisfied Mind by Jeff Buckley but that would be an awesome lesson if that was possible! Keep up the work, always watching for you! I appreciate it

[@RyanLendt]

well thanks Nicholas! man, Chris has SO MANY SONGS. I think 'everything he ever did' is definitely de facto on the list. Might take 7 years, but we'll get there!

[@JStrohm3]

Great teaching, really enjoy your channel.

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks J!!

[@jonathangriffith3851]

Thanks a tonne Ryan, this is a sweet Song!!!

[@RyanLendt]

cheers JG!

[@ornategod8220]

Thanks so much for this lesson! I love this song!

[@RyanLendt]

you're very welcome Hunter!

[@ronandaly96]

Only 11k subs? I am having loads of fun learning songs I already know how to play! Great work!

[@RyanLendt]

ONLY!?? that seems like so many folks!! I'm glad you're having a blast Ronan thanks for being here :)

[@DrFunkenSteen]

Great lesson thank you. Went to your site to get the notes and cannot find them. Is there an alternate location?

[@RyanLendt]

you're welcome Phillip - it's there - did you use the super secret backwards code?? I believe this one was moon sprinkle

[@OLIBLUESCOOL]

Hey Ryan, please make a video about how to play worried moon!

[@RyanLendt]

nice one!

[@RyanLendt]

also my dog is named oliver

[@OLIBLUESCOOL]

Hahaha do it for Oliver then

[@rage.against.the.regime1913]

You're the man.

[@RyanLendt]

no you :)

[@DavidBrash]

I think the second note in "the thing" 12:32 it's different. At least, sounds different with Cornell. 😯 But it was an amazing lesson!

[@mistralextra9427]

Was just about to ask for this, but you've already made it lol

[@RyanLendt]

muahaha

[@brikslammer]

Hey Ryan what type of Taylor is that?

[@RyanLendt]

410ce from around 2003. and her name is Elizabeth the Taylor :P

[@aliaatef1420]

So i've been following you for a while but this is my first time requesting. I would LOVE it if you could do a video on Ed's version of 'Picture in a frame' by Tom Waits. Thanks in advance!!

[@RyanLendt]

oh snap. tom waits. I LOVE tom waits. I always put him on whenever I want a car ride to feel a little bit more like a pirate adventure.

[@aliaatef1420]

Ryan Lendt haha ... well, feel free to bust out a waits tune every now and then ;) I'll be looking forward to it for sure!

[@enzooliveira2738]

I learned this song, very cool, I can play it

[@RyanLendt]

yay!

[@Gr8tgadspy]

I e bee waiting for a lesson for this song. Thanks a bunch

[@RyanLendt]

I'm glad you found it E - you're welcome :)

[@arottie4097]

?WHAT?... I could have sworn this song was just a "1~4~5 progression" Hmmm? Ha! Ooo Well I'm sure there's gotsta be A1 A4 & A5 in there somewhere!?!? Awesome break down on an Awesome song thanx. Would there be any chance ya might could teach us how to sing it like Mr Cornell next week? Hahaha.

[@RyanLendt]

boy did he have you fooled! Thanks Rottie :) You'll notice I don't dare try to sing many of his songs :P

[@MustObeyTheRules]

A Rottie how do you hear a 1-4-5 in this song? The 5 first seconds are already odd

[@pavelm.4290]

Thank you so much!!

[@RyanLendt]

welcome!

[@hulkincredible7475]

You rule !!!

[@RyanLendt]

I'm glad you enjoyed that Hulk!

[@Vidzeme]

I have had 4 guitar teachers that have thought me nothing at all. But you dude, teach me most stuff I want to learn. And your videos are always positive and your like a friend to the viewers. And always correct and close to the live/original songs! You rock! 🤘🏼

[@RyanLendt]

you're the best Kurt, thanks so much for learning along with me :) lovely to know I am of help!

[@vanderleimoreiradafonseca9052]

good guy!!!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Van!

[@your1heelinamerica644]

Omgggg so many chords.

[@RyanLendt]

i know. i watched it back and I couldn't even follow it without the chord chart

[@your1heelinamerica644]

Ryan Lendt i had to go to screenshot your chord chart thingy,, thanks 👌

[@umadbro5344]

Can you still do insignificance

[@RyanLendt]

that just happens to be next up - dont tell anyone!

[@johnhart5557]

It is a Doooozy. Year lAtr still at it. IL get there.

[@RyanLendt]

get it JH :)

[@Apocryphate]

Nice tutorial. Just wanted to say that this whole song is a lot easier to play in standard tuning. Being in Drop D tuning adds nothing to the song except more complicated finger placement.

[@RyanLendt]

Yep, it certainly would be. You'd only be missing the Low D note, which wouldn't be the end of the world. Cheers mate :)

[@johnking6177]

Yeah, I'm with you. I can never get the outro quite right. Cornell played it different live. It all sounds good anyway. Dope ass song!

[@kichigan1]

Thanks!

[@ocvp_tx6951]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RyanLendt]

:)

[@oscarpicon7164]

Thank you brother!

[@rgc214]

there is a chord that fits in the outro out of G sharp the 6th string!

[@patoman13]

Ryan , I can´t save your web as PDF :/

[@patoman13]

sorry!!!, now i can see it ! thanks!

[@RyanLendt]

yay!

[@traycer2]

You should do a short version for experienced players that are just lazy...... like me! Lol.

[@RyanLendt]

ha you got it Tray :)

[@jimb6683]

very good

[@RyanLendt]

thanks hank. hehe. time saver. Hanks.

[@ruthienewman3473]

Request: paint it black 🖤

[@RyanLendt]

grrrrrrrrr

[@RyanLendt]

ok but you have to actually learn how to play it or I'll never do one of your requests ever again ;)

[@ruthienewman3473]

I just want to watch and listen. But I guess I could play the air guitar. Yup. Decision made.

[@cheezymac_2619]

Sweet euphoria plzzz

[@RyanLendt]

first request for sweet euphoria! yesssssss

[@brianash1795]

I will second this motion, although I think I've got it from watching him do it live. 😎🤘🍺

[@nathanwilliams1878]

Don't know why but I found it easier to play in standard tuning. Beautiful lesson though

[@RyanLendt]

thank you Nathan

[@dennishodapp2506]

Thanks

[@RyanLendt]

welcome

[@dyepsi]

4:19 6:15

[@dyepsi]

11:11

[@kvstrickland]

Can I make a request for some female rock roller representation ? How about Cannonball by The Breeders???

[@RyanLendt]

know what's funny... youtube is starting to suggest videos to me that are the songs folks request, so that was up next yesterday when I was working out dyslexic heart :)

[@kvstrickland]

algorithm syncopation score.

[@RyanLendt]

exactly

[@mattstephens6137]

Moonbath would've also been a rad title. In fact....🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🙄🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔.....😃

[@RyanLendt]

good one! I hereby appoint you honorary member of the board of super secret backwards codes

[@mattstephens6137]

@@RyanLendt I accept your offer as a "Dishonored guest of the regular obvious frontwords hacks."

[@mattstephens6137]

@@RyanLendt I can't stop doing opposites now!! 🤣

[@enzomattos9003]

Hi friend

[@RyanLendt]

Good morning

[@Aryanof99]

Wow, I'm spellbound

[@RyanLendt]

that was a big one!

[@thelastofthelemmings6279]

Sour rainbow

[@RyanLendt]

I don't know what that is. I did love playing lemmings though I wish i could find it!

[@johnnyh4460]

Thank Ryan, Really appreciate it. However, a little “chatty”? All the best..

[@RyanLendt]

hey man, I chat :) cheers!

[@PhilandLisaWood]

Dude... Really. Ryan you are the man!

[@enzooliveira2738]

Wish the pdf to read while watching the video

[@bbk1984]

I wonder whose tutorial video you look up to before making yours😜😜😜

[@RyanLendt]

I only watch golf videos on youtube, so if anyone else has made a tutorial on this song I am completely unaware 😇

[@bbk1984]

@@RyanLendt just pulling your leg mate

[@justinmckinnon3716]

Hey.... your names Ryan

[@RyanLendt]

on the other hand, yours is not

[@juliangoldenberg8310]

Incubus- A Crow Left of the Murderer

[@RyanLendt]

i totally get the pun. ok :)

[@enzooliveira2738]

Not easy

[@rumglas]

Fuck. I hate it that my skills cant keep up

[@aotdstix]

dude you are not teaching it. you are just telling what you know

[@RyanLendt]

interesting take

[@michaeljorfi3552]

You might have to learn to play a little before you can use this lesson

[@russellidtke6630]

Bad camera angle. I'd been better off picking up from ear. Far too much information. Just put up the tab. Or notation. I've picked up "You are so beautiful" in jazz chords. Yours C.C far more difficult. But not hard song. Improve camera and add some sheet. Good luck. Again experienced and still difficult.

[@KMactheFarmer]

i think i fainted a little..

[@KMactheFarmer]

im gonna be busking in paoli with my two songs until you find me and feel bad for my lousey version of zombie and take me in...

[@RyanLendt]

LOL! ok I'm out on the search haha. How far away from each other are we? I didn't intend to poo poo your kind request for a lesson, this just isn't the best place to have a conversation. shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@KMactheFarmer]

Ryan Lendt will do

[@tomtom-lv5bb]

Please remove this it is horrible!! And wrong. ThNks