Ratt - Lay It Down Guitar Lesson

[@jamisonc7500]

2:24 Main riff (chorus) 7:07 Riff ending 8:17 Riff variation 9:11 Verse 9:44 Crosby’s line 10:11 DeMartini’s line 11:50 Crosby’s pre-chorus 13:07 DeMartini’s pre-chorus 17:06 Bridge 19:28 Solo rhythm (hope you have good insurance) 22:19 Solo 32:51 Outro chorus Yesss you might as well make an 80’s hair metal month at this point 😩

[@antrikshkhadgata3773]

Yes please... 80s hair metal month would be soo soo great I mean first poison now ratt, please keep going like this

[@anthonygarcia5925]

Wouldn't be mad if he did some more queensrythe or do a Dokken song (Mr. Scary as a suggestion).

[@radtats6899]

Definitely digging the Big Hair vibe lately. More Big Hair Carl!

[@MJGoonie]

I would not be mad at Dream Warriors or Into the Fire by Dokken one little bit... 😀

[@jamisonc7500]

@@MJGoonie into the Fire ❤️

[@ArtbyPaulPetro]

one of the greatest opening riffs in rock/metal history!

[@russc.9618]

🤘🏻

[@ssdravidian]

\m/

[@deandee8082]

IF, it came before VH unchained

[@spchaledonnj68]

It totally is! RATT and Warren DE Martini are under - rated !

[@dcyphrz8532]

Ya know, I don’t disagree. Lotta great intros but I never get tired of this one. It’s almost “pretty”, if that makes sense.

[@anthonygarcia5925]

Man, Carl has been killing it with these lessons lately. You're the greatest on YT

[@jamisonc7500]

Ikr

[@esppics21]

I agree....REALLY REALLY good songs

[@alejandrobarreras8919]

without a doubt

[@jacobkline5628]

ong

[@sugargold4126]

Hey Carl, I’m a 58 yo lady that thought I’m the only person out there that loves that tune. I’m picking up my guitar right now to learn that riff from you!! Thank G-d I have big paws!

[@RC32Smiths01]

One of Ratt's definitive songs for sure! I know I will enjoy this one!

[@ronmendoza1274]

Ratt. All time favorite 80's Metal Band.

[@UGRagtop]

Getting through this riff the first time (roughly) put the biggest smile on my face. 🤘

[@ivank563]

Finally, owe you my life for this tutorial! Do Quiet Riot - Bang Your Head as the next 80s super hit🤘🏼

[@frankd8089]

Carl this is a thing of beauty, every day you're further clarifying for me that my small monthly contribution to your academy is a killer value... Humblestudent

[@CC-qb9sm]

One word: WARREN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vtown871]

More like Robbin Crosby

[@klauswigsmith]

LOVE early Ratt. They were my introduction to metal, and while I later discarded them for heavier bands like Mercyful Fate, Celtic Frost, the big 4 of Thrash, etc, I still go back to them every now and then. Incredible guitar duo.

[@TeddScheckler]

Man…your tone is soooo good. You explained this song better than anything I’ve seen.

[@radtats6899]

Yes! Love RATT. Would love to see you do more of them and maybe some Dokken too. Keep up the great work Carl!

[@CroneRaven1810]

Dokken would be sick. Extreme too

[@jamisonc7500]

Omg Dokken

[@CC-qb9sm]

Definitely Dokken!!! Our humble request sent your way for review Carl 🤠

[@danielnett184]

Dokken would be amazing!!!

[@AlexHallArt]

another vote here for Dokken!

[@michaelpekala1494]

Since we're doing Ratt, how about Way Cool Jr? A great bluesy riff.

[@Terrysoddy]

Carl I really appreciate these awesome tutorials you do on KZbin. I mean you have been ruling KZbin on guitar instruction. I love the way you teach and slow things down where we can see what your doing . Keep up the great videos man. Appreciate it.

[@chrisstratton987]

this is the riff that made me fall in love with R a t t.

[@henriksotto8497]

Finally dude this is one of the best riffs of rock in general

[@stathis_kaza]

I've been watching you since 2014 and learned lots of songs, riffs and solos by watching your lessons, you are awesome and yet so simple keep it up greetings from Greece.

[@cheenu711]

Yess, more of the 80s. I think guitar tone and playing in general peaked in the 80d and we've been trying to catch up ever since.

[@Part-Time-Pope]

Warren has some great melodic riffs, this being one of the best.

[@itsamadhouse2069]

Ratt are such a good band

[@therealradagast]

I was searching for lessons on this song literally last night. Amazing coincidence and killer lesson as usual. This channel is gold.

[@TimothyHuffGuitar]

Love your videos! You go beyond just teaching songs, you explain the mechanics behind them! I'm off work due to my back so I can't become a member but I will as soon as I am financially able!

[@theedge84]

One of the best intros.

[@kellyblack4897]

Carl this song was absolutely awesome the day it came out, and to this day it's iconic to me. Thanks for doing this one!!

[@NoahDeCesare]

Great lesson Carl, I so glad to see another Ratt lesson.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

I just watched another vid and was like screw that I can't do that stretch and keep the index finger in place, but you telling me to get my thumb down and behind made all the difference. Oh, and how I love, "It's hard not to play that riff, it's just killer." Yes. Yes it is.

[@magnusnaess3605]

I was hell beant on finally learning my favourite riff once and for all, not just mimicking it, hell why not the whole solo as well while were on it. I came to the right place. Thank you !

[@zookie688]

Ive always loved the riff to this song. The whole song is just great. One of my favorite rock songs ever

[@CarrigansGuitarClub]

A quality track - brings me back to my teenage years in the 80's - Warren Demartini

[@kevinmcauley9106]

YES! I’ve been waiting for this one. Thanks so much Carl, I don’t know what I’d do with out you🤘

[@marksmith7121]

If you see any of these videos talking about ‘top 80’s riffs,’ that doesn’t include this, it’s not quite legit. If you were playing guitar in that time, this riff was being tried by almost EVERYBODY. Good breakdown of it here.

[@austinbarrett902]

thank u

[@AtomicThrillGaming]

80's Hard Rock - yess!! 👍🎸

[@agutierrez3023]

Love this tune! Not to take anything away from Warren because he’s a bad ass but thank you for Acknowledging Robbin Crosby as well. He always gets pushed aside and he was a big part of that Ratt sound and songwriting!!

[@hlivgood]

By far the best tutorials on KZbin! You should do some Winger songs, I can never seem to find any tutorials of their songs.

[@digitalneko7975]

I’m teaching nearly my student the same way you teaching everyone! Awesome you bro! Easy to follow and understand.

[@darkraven178]

Glad i found the channel you really are an amazing teacher thank you much

[@Byang764]

I absolutely love this song

[@arjunb1825]

Way Cool Jr. is due a lesson as well Carl !

[@lawrencebeckham3356]

this song has 54+ million plays on Spotify. probably a billion total since it was released. I believe it is one of the top 3 guitar riffs of all time. the numbers don't lie. Regardless it's reached masterpiece level.

[@slowstad]

Dude this song has been rolling around in my head for over a month! Timely lesson, thanks!!

[@why67152]

Fantastic young man!! I just tackled Lips and Hips last night in drop D SO tonight I am gonna do this... Just subbed... Thanks for the great tutorial!!!

[@isMike999]

SICKEST riff of the 80's...great job Carl....

[@squidly2112]

I used to play this song about 30 years ago. Great song.

[@timgorman2090]

That Academy sure works for me! Yet another great in-depth lesson from Carl!

[@TheSoulsandRevive]

Brilliant tutorial Carl, most definitely one of (if not) the best youtube/online guitar teachers out there. Would be good if you can do some movie soundtrack tutorials! Cheers

[@petergust3607]

“It can’t actually be a 2 fret pinky stretch!” *checks KZbin* “Oh shit it’s a friggin 2 fret pinky stretch”

[@advanracing162]

keep these classics coming! love the 80's

[@unoefxz]

Great job. Was just playing this last night. Took me years of dissecting this song to get it right. Have watched every video with most playing it wrong but still picked up some pieces here and there. This vid is the "one stop shop" for this song... Where were you 30 years ago? Haha

[@deandee8082]

holy fudge you might have the best tone for this one yet? I thought Leon todd had some pretty good tone for this but yours man it has hair on the edges, jet black slicked back greasy HAIR... WOW

[@RachaelBuchanan83]

Great song! Thanks for teaching it!

[@Niccks]

What a cool riff 🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍

[@fabienbourdier9847]

lol i feel you man, i just learnt the riff thanks to your awesome video, and i can confirm it's so fun to play i just can't stop playing it

[@amaiorano67]

Best lessons on you tube by far !!!! Sounds exact and its hard lol

[@saadidrissi3181]

i was literally just thinking about learning this song.........you are a prophet Carl....Thank for all your efforts..you are a modern guitar hero for many. if you are looking for more Ratt songs to cover i would suggest What you give is what you get or You re in Trouble.......Ratt first 2 Albums are gems for any admirer of 80s guitar.

[@SANDMANN517]

He’s a proper Carl lol

[@The80sKidRox]

Carl you rock man. This is perfect timing I was just about to rip this one out

[@voyager7]

Awesome instruction and I lol'd at the ligament-pop line hahaha. New sub!

[@markviz7842]

Nailed that tone damn

[@banditcountry31]

Killer tone👍

[@joemartinez5113]

"Hey There, Mr. Carl Brown, Wazz-Up!!! It's Me, Joe (JO-JO) Martinez From Houston, Texas (H-TOWN), And I Have Always Admired, Ratt's Music, Through The 80's, And Since!!! I Appreciated The Lessons, You Transcript, Especially Lay It Down,👏🤟👍👌!!!! Is It Possible, For Request In The Future Of Ratt's, Back For More And Lack Of Communication,"🤔🤔🤔⁉️⁉️⁉️ That Would Be Nice, Thanks Alot, Carl, Your The Best, 🤗🤗🤗!!!

[@STRAIGHTP]

always one of my favorite riffs. 30 seconds in, if i dont grow and extra 6th long finger i cant stretch this one

[@icantdrive55mph]

Cool shirt! Vancity born and raised... love your KZbin channel...

[@ColtraneTaylor]

Now this is a Ratt masterclass. Thanks so much.

[@robertb8673]

That's one of this Songs i allways wanted to learn. Even therefore i'm not really a hair metal Fan. This Riff is a killa and a must learn for droped D Fans. At least for me. A big Thank You very much for this easy to follow lession. 🙏

[@robertb8673]

Chord stretch from hell 🤕🤚👈

[@craze_yeti480]

I was looking for a lesson for this song yesterday

[@xmateosx]

Hey, I'm learning this now. When you played the lower part you dropped your left shoulder. Watch it again. I have to lower my left shoulder just to get my fingers to play it, let alone the lower part. I'll figure it out. Great vid!

[@thebryman7780]

Unreal man!! Made my day 👍

[@AtomicTacoSauce]

You keep mentioning the main riff. My band currently plays this song and, oh boy, this is one of my absolute favorites of our nearly 40 song set! In my opinion, that opening/main riff is one of the best of all-time. I said what I said. >.

[@Silas-lc9op]

Great lesson. I like how you call out chords and string names in there. Awesome job!!

[@joeysmith8482]

Great choice of lesson brother

[@plaxis0697]

I was literally just looking for by his song like 5 minutes ago

[@udertyrat]

Thanks for doing this one. Thumbs up for using the word “aurally.” Nice job!

[@angels77100]

Thank you Carl for finally doing this masterpiece!

[@jeffery2322]

Warrens solo is soo frikkin killer. His pick attack damnnnn

[@ritchierivas9685]

One of my favorite riffs too

[@TheOuterDrive]

Love this song ! Its always been one of my favorites since it came out in the 80s. Not only do you give an amazing tutorial on how to play it..but you also nailed the tone .Awesome job as usual!! Thanks!!

[@joemusicman64]

I've been struggling with the part at 27:14 for a while (bluesy fast part of solo). Warren just flies through it so fast I'm still too slow to do it at tempo. One thing I realized today was I was using my pinky where-as the Carl was not. So I tried using the exact fretting fingers as he did and my speed picked up (but had to re-train my muscle memory). Now I'm about 80% of the way there. I have to stay at it. Thanks for the lesson. PS: I've tried doing a hammer-on from no-where instead of picking one of the notes (2nd note after the B string 11th fret bend). That helps speed too. Then the G string 10th fret bend can be hammered from no-where too. I'm working on what sounds good and what's faster.

[@pcatania1]

Well done Carl! Your vids helped me get songs 100% . Great playing!!

[@6StringEraser]

12:12 That is a killer riff, no doubt!

[@cduronm]

Thanks for this great lesson bro

[@stevenluedke8065]

Awesome tune and lesson! You weren't kidding.. these chords are tough to reach!

[@minnesotajack1]

Best opening riff of the entire hair band genre

[@whiteneck3129]

Good job bro fan of yours😍😍😎😎

[@asmrcharlie4605]

That is savage tone, Carl.

[@craig9930]

Thank you listing this one Carl! Awesome!

[@winstonwolff]

Jamming on air guitar all these years I had no idea the subtle complexities. 🤘🤘🤘

[@danielmillea1175]

Just want to thank you for teaching me about 90% of everything I've learned on guitar these past 6 years. Great Lessons! It may not be your preferred area of music to listen to but would it be possible to venture into some more metalcore lessons, such as Of mice and men, all that remains, trivium, killswitch etc.? Keep up the great work, your killing it!

[@iwens1966]

BEST RIFF EVER!!!!! HANDS DOWN!!

[@cristianocarvalho7043]

Great lesson of a great song, tks, buddy!

[@outlawten5750]

Love your lessons. You're the best

[@SixstringLately]

Yes!!! Thank you

[@ficothecroatianrocker]

Great choice man, rock on!

[@jordanspory7633]

Great timing I was just listening to this 😂

[@daltongodfrey6931]

Lmao I was just singing this😂

[@tjtucker1774]

Thank you so much Awesome lesson! Killer Riff!

[@anthonymiller3970]

Awesome. I love this song. Looks hard to play

[@egopower]

I admit I was intimidated at first by the warnings about the stretches involved, but I’m pleased to report I can play this no problem. Have to clean it up a little, but it’s going well. Thanks again Carl!

[@koolkyle1420]

any tips on the stretching? i have really small hands and im struggling big time 😭

[@egopower]

@@koolkyle1420 hi, only thing that comes to mind is maybe try a guitar with a shorter scale length like a Les Paul. My hands are kind of big so for me this stretch isn’t bad at all.

[@jamiee172]

That is a badass song! Can't wait to get started on it.

[@charleyrozands6489]

What a dawg keep it up Carl

[@rpcook98]

“We suffer for our art”🤘🤘🤘