Guitar Lesson: How To Play Where Did You Sleep Last Night - Lead Belly vs. Nirvana

[@brie4ella26]

Honestly, I don't think I've ever commented on a guitar tutorial video before or at least not a long one, but I just have to make an exception with this one. I came across this channel because I was searching for how to play Where did you sleep last night in the style of Lead Belly and I was a bit nervous cause it sounded so hard but I was blown away by your teaching skills. I learnt how to play it under an hour and now I've perfected it barely a day later and I was like 'am I really the one playing this right now?'. I just wanna thank you and I hope your channel becomes more popular. I do wish I found your videos back when I started learning how to play guitar. Keep up the good work, I'll continue to support this channel the best way I can. Lots of love and I'll be sure to check out more of your vids.😍😘

[@RyanLendt]

thank you so much for taking the time B4E :) I'm super glad to hear that video was helpful and that you found what you were looking for! Lovely to speak with you thank you for the kindness :)

[@Slogmann]

This original-vs-cover approach is great, I certainly wouldn't complain if you keep doing this on future cover lessons :)

[@RyanLendt]

When it's interesting and not a 19 minute video, definitely :)

[@p.amarin6093]

Indeed ;)

[@angelbreaker3244]

@@RyanLendt hahaha the people dont see the video huntil the end!!!

[@patprime7320]

His performance of this was a defining moment. Just perfect in every way, one of the musical highlights of the 90's. Kurt knew it too as he refused to do an encore after it (or so the story goes). Great job sir.

[@RyanLendt]

I'm gonna call it the best man scream of the 90's. I kept trying and trying and I bet my neighbors thought I was hurt, but I could not do it.

[@patprime7320]

@@RyanLendt well your ego was hurt, so.you're half right.

[@luckysevenairammo1217]

It's cool how Leadbelly did it with that Blues Waltz sound.

[@schnoz2372]

Also i really appreciate the time saving bit for the walk

[@RyanLendt]

woohoo

[@chrismarle959]

Epic lesson on an immortal moment in time....just thanks!!!

[@RyanLendt]

agreed. Kurt was excellent at spotting diamonds in the rough

[@klohr26]

Great idea to link the original with the epic. Probably a much longer video but I’m going to officially request Rusty Cage by Soundgarden and Josh Homme’s version from Cornell’s Tribute Concert be done. Ok now I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas to come.

[@RyanLendt]

that's two separate videos :) But when I was there I was thinking gosh this would be a great video to make!

[@kvstrickland]

Holy FORK... it ain't Friday ya friggin' golfer... I was happy for a minute ... now I'm just sad. Super sweet song ... Nirvana did covers and I never knew they were covers... brilliant.

[@RyanLendt]

I know... i often don't get many clues about what day it is in the basement...

[@kvstrickland]

Ryan Lendt well happy Friday today bud!

[@kvstrickland]

Basement dwellers unite!!

[@girthbrooks1708]

I love you ryan thanks for teaching me how to play songs on guitar 😭

[@RyanLendt]

I love you too Girth.

[@bigl6322]

Perfect… my son wanted to learn this song and was good with either version…this should expand his view a little…

[@RyanLendt]

:)

[@angelbreaker3244]

I dont see this video before.. great like always!!! I saw a version he said" black girl" no said my girl!! But i dont found the video

[@RyanLendt]

thanks!

[@simewies]

very nice, love it

[@RyanLendt]

what's up Sime!

[@schnoz2372]

Great video literally answers all my question

[@RyanLendt]

yay :)

[@thomasdick3052]

Great lesson! I've been playing this for many moons, it's reassuring that I've been playing it right. Lol. Anxious to mess with the Leadbelly version! Ever hear Mark Lanegan's version? My favorite...

[@RyanLendt]

I haven't! But I will! Thanks for the tip Truth

[@nic.d7539]

Have you heard Edward Phillips' version on youtube? If not you really should have a listen

[@baco2778]

Thank you Ryan for this fast lesson, a good one by the way. Could you do Chris Cornell - Scar on the Sky?

[@RyanLendt]

I'm glad you liked that Oscar! Definitely :)

[@GrasshopperLawnCare]

Love this song, was one of the first I learned to play. Good lesson Ryan 👍

[@RyanLendt]

I'm glad you enjoyed that Sean!

[@reptiii]

I love your sweater

[@RyanLendt]

do you want to destroy it? ohoowhoaoowhoa. pull this thread...

[@MrMelloJello]

Great video Ryan! If you haven’t already can you do a lesson on how to play Lake Of Fire from Nirvanas MTV Unplugged?

[@RyanLendt]

thanks MJ! I have done that one :)

[@MrMelloJello]

Ryan Lendt awesome! I’ll have to check it out :)

[@fernandopadilla2543]

Thanks Rayan. Great song. Good lesson.

[@RyanLendt]

You are very welcome Fernando :)

[@JARMANVIRKLIVE]

Your way of explaining is so unique and we learn the most we can... I would love to see poets of the fall late goodbye.., i know fingerpickeing, I want to Learn chords from you 😇 Its just an awesome masterpiece

[@RyanLendt]

thank you for those lovely words JV - and for the request!

[@ethanhub]

Song requests!!! Scream by chris cornel acoustic version!!!!

[@RyanLendt]

great request Ethan thank you!

[@wadepatton2433]

Cools, I've played this before but was just following the other guy. Now I can do it mo betterly.

[@RyanLendt]

betterly!

[@davidhill8163]

great lesson thanks. On Nirvana unplugged Kurt uses a picking pattern a fair bit of the time rather than strumming. Is ths just random picking ?

[@RyanLendt]

yep, just random :) Kurt had a very signature way of doing his random strumming i haven't quite deciphered yet.

[@billandbraden1439]

Great lesson today I like how you did Kurt’s cover and then the original could you do some more Silverchair stuff

[@RyanLendt]

I'll definitely do more silverchair stuff!

[@billandbraden1439]

Ryan Lendt thank you it means a lot

[@funkyredhot]

Amazing. Thanks a million!

[@RyanLendt]

You're welcome a million plus one of whatever you say

[@Gabriel-iy9rw]

You are a great person.

[@RyanLendt]

aw thanks Gabriel :)

[@johnlennox6940]

Whale Song. Gremmie Outta Control.

[@kvstrickland]

Deep cuts !!!!!!

[@RyanLendt]

yesssssssssssss

[@zillakilla2938]

Do a lesson for Kickin my Heart around by the Black Crowes

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the request Zilla :)

[@iworkforwendys]

ez and fun, 30 minutes later and im playing with my eyes closed

[@RyanLendt]

yeehaw!!

[@victorserkiavic9419]

I like both styles of the song however when it comes to playing the song I much prefer lead belly version

[@RyanLendt]

clink

[@harlott_w]

Please do a stone sour version of wicked game

[@RyanLendt]

i should really do that song. so many people want it! Thanks for the request Harley

[@dakotaplowman5221]

Is that a Google doc or a viewfinder you're looking at?

[@p.amarin6093]

Great!!!

[@mattiasrosales7042]

Bleed Together by Soundgarden

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks Mattias :)

[@Jenvión]

How do you play it like the original? (Baritone standard)

[@willderby-hoffman5193]

Aint it the life by Foo Fighters!!

[@RyanLendt]

awesome!

[@MikeDrew312]

Simple but sexy .. now the singing part is not beginner friendly 🤵🏽‍♂️👈

[@RyanLendt]

haha no it isn't

[@bennymcgehee3305]

Off topic question are you subscribed to pewdiepie?

[@RyanLendt]

no... why?

[@bennymcgehee3305]

@@RyanLendt theres a race between him and T Series for first to hit 100M on KZbin

[@matthewkennedy7283]

Can you do some smashing pumpkins gish Era stuff?

[@RyanLendt]

most indeed, thank you Matthew

[@matthewkennedy7283]

@@RyanLendt much appreciated nobody on KZbin has any sp gish stuff

[@Sw-sx7nw]

Ace

[@RyanLendt]

ventura

[@Sw-sx7nw]

@@RyanLendt 😂

[@EduardoGarcia-vu5ts]

The LeadBelly version is far superior

[@RyanLendt]

cool man

[@horrorbusiness78]

Really is , it even has a darker/creepier vibe. I like Nirvana but if their unplugged cover didn’t have Kurt’s famous vocal performance it would be dull.

[@ledavalon7118]

The Leadbelly version is creepy and haunting, the nirvana version is a lot more powerful. Both versions fucken rock and give me goosebumps. The cover was done out of appreciation of the original, they weren't covering a 40's blues song cause it was trendy. No need to compare

[@Aryanof99]

😎

[@RyanLendt]

:P

[@linawiley3830]

in the time it took me to learn how to play the intro, I dropped three---wait, four, different guitar picks into the hole of my acoustic and I can't get them out. And of course, I'm trying to solve the mystery case of the rest of my missing guitar picks! Literally just disappeared. Had them on my desk one day, the next day, boom! Gone. I literally tore my entire bedroom apart looking. UGHHHHHH! I just bought a TON with my new acoustic at the end of June! Not one is in sight! Frustrating.

[@RyanLendt]

the trick to getting your picks out of your guitar, Ms. Wiley, is steeped in ancient tradition. You must simply turn your guitar upside down above your head with the full belief and confidence that a pick will emerge. Try it. It works every time :) (this trick also works with keys that won't quite turn in a lock)

[@JTChanceA1]

Sad bringing leadbelly down to grunge

[@Batman881-w1t]

Tired of sex by Weezer

[@RyanLendt]

fun!