How to play ALL the guitar parts to Folsom Prison Blues Guitar Lesson - Johnny Cash / Luther Perkins

[@truthstillmatters59]

I learned the first part of this solo on my brother's guitar back in 1972 when I was 12 years old. Here it is 51 years later and I finally learned the rest! Never too late to learn as long as you're still breathing. Thanks for posting this.

[@rockabillyrevolution]

You're welcome Jeff - it's a great solo!

[@hostesstwinky]

Thank you! This is absolutely the best tutorial I have seen for this song.

[@truhlik100]

Thank you very much. I like your lessons very much. There are lots of well explained guitar lessons here on youtube. Yours are some of the best. In others, even if they are good, I still don't understand one thing. A lot of lecturers immediately start showing in slow motion how the individual parts are played, without playing the whole thing at the beginning or during the course, how it should sound in the end and what they are based on. At the same time, there are several versions of almost every well-known song. A little different from the studio, a little different at different concerts, with a different cast of the band over time, with a slightly different played solo, slower, faster, sometimes even transposed by a note. That's why I'm glad you play the whole thing first.

[@rockabillyrevolution]

thanks appreciate the feedback. C

[@russscott552]

I was in the 8th grade when walk the line was all over the radio As a senior I got a chest electric trying to copy Luther's style . I am 80 now with a new telecaster looks like you gave me a chance to play this one thanks classy teaching no fancy stuff just the real thing thanks so much iy is weird hearing this song on a gretch though!!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Glad you liked the lesson Russ. Lots more on this channel which I hope you will enjoy. Get that new tele rocking! 🙂

[@charlescrenshaw9186]

Very well done!! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent!!

[@kylencolfer8223]

I’ve been looking for this specific solo for forever, thank you much!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Very glad to hear you found the lesson helpful Kylen ! 👍

[@johnnygreenway3579]

Loved hearing you do this lesson. Great job!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Thanks man 👍

[@madcowusa4277]

Great lesson. Three years in from absolute clueless beginner to get to where I can play most of this.

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Good place to be cheers 👍

[@Galidi1969]

Nice guitar lesson. Easy to follow.

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Thanks 👍

[@markmaslinski4771]

Hello and thanks for a fine video lesson on FPB… your sound & lesson are spot on!! Good stuff man!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

you're welcome!

[@kevintaylor8055]

Grate lesson Colin that was the first song I picked out on guitar 40 plus years ago it's nice to see it played properly rock on mate

[@rockabillyrevolution]

nice one Kevin - really glad it was helpful! many thanks! :-)

[@roym.3467]

Thanks for the lesson. It was fun.I enjoyed learning it.

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Thanks Roy, really glad you enjoyed the lesson! :-)

[@kasper7241]

Thanks a lot. This really helped me.

[@t4texastom587]

Excellent guitar work!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Thanks Tom! 😊👍🎸

[@paulmcmillan6010]

Best tutorial without a doubt for this one..🙂

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Cheers Paul - appreciate the feedback! 😊👍

[@DJT1]

great lesson thankyou

[@rockabillyrevolution]

You’re welcome! 😊👍

[@paulwhiting1648]

Hi Colin your Luther Perkins lessons are really spot on Could you please do Get Rhythm or Cry Cry Cry

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Good shout Paul - leave it with me. 😊👍

[@paulwhiting1648]

@@rockabillyrevolution Cheers Colin really appreciate what you do for novice guitarists like myself Keep up the great work

[@rockabillyrevolution]

@@paulwhiting1648 you're welcome. If you haven't done so yet, you should join the community we have for guitar here facebook.com/groups/rocknrollguitar/

[@paulwhiting1648]

@@rockabillyrevolution I've just requested to join

[@rockabillyrevolution]

@@paulwhiting1648 Hi Paul, I don't see a request from you. Can you try again please.

[@jackmccomedy]

Another stellar lesson! Every song I want to learn to play you’ve got it! 😝

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Thanks so much Jack! Really glad this is helpful. Keep up the good work on your channel too! best wishes, Colin

[@williamsherman1089]

Guitar parts pretty basic but I don't know if I'll ever get that Scottish accent perfected 😉 ............. great lesson buddy!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

cheers William - keep working on the accent!

[@konjunto2477]

I really enjoy and learn much from your lessons. Is that a Chet Atkins Tennesse Rose? Nice Guitar. I ask because I have a Tennesse Rose Chet Atkins. First time i played it I could not believe how different the fretboard felt compared to other guitars I own.

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Hello there. it's a G6122 country classic. Great guitar - a bit battered but still plays great. A TR is a fantastic guitar too. Glad you like the lessons! :-)

[@konjunto2477]

@@rockabillyrevolution mine is a 6119T 62 vintage select I bought from Wild Wood Guitars in Colorado. Yours sounds crystal clear mate.

[@rockabillyrevolution]

@@konjunto2477 sounds like an awesome guitar 🎸 👍

[@petervangenderen9344]

Hoe do I get this sound out of the amp and guitar setting?

[@bobburnett1691]

what are your setting on for your amp. ?

[@rockabillyrevolution]

everything at 12 o clock usually and volume set to suit the occassion

[@moltgran]

Folsom better explanation in KZbin!

[@haroldbolduc3678]

Super

[@nutindoin2]

Gotta have tha country "twang" in there to make it sound good, tuning guitar would be good too,!!!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

Thank you for the sage advice

[@nutindoin2]

If you could speed it up a bit, and add more twang, I think it would soumd better, !

[@soundguy5813]

Should start with tuning your guitar

[@rockabillyrevolution]

agreed

[@nutindoin2]

Agreed, !! Song should be played with more feeling, and sung with more country vibe, !

[@billygoat1708]

Its called Folsom Prison "Blues". Forget that hillbilly country beat, slow it way down and play it as a blues tune. Put some real lead guitar to it. Try it - you'll like it. I saw a blues band do it that way and it was amazing.

[@TerryLieb]

You young man, are not playing the B7 chord right! You don't strike the E string in the B7 mode! You alternate BASS string A to D while you play the B7 chord . If your going to teach it, teach it right mate!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

if you play the second fret on the E string I think you will find you are playing an F# - try it you will discover it works.

[@Slappinrocker]

You even okay it the wrong Key. STOP calling ya Channel Rockabilly If you are no Rockabilly!!!

[@rockabillyrevolution]

stick a capo on fret one my friend