How to play No Quarter by Led Zeppelin

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What a magic piece of music No Quarter by Led Zeppelin is.
I've always wanted to work out the synth part on guitar; I finally set aside some time this week to make that happen and figured I'd share it with you lovely lot.
Have fun.
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00:00 - Example
01:13 - Story Time
04:01 - Tuning & Overview
05:03 - Lesson Part 1
17:23 - Example 2
17:46 - Lesson Part 2
21:32 - Scales
21:59 - Example 3
22:13 - Lesson Part 3
24:25 - Example 4
25:41 - Final Thoughts

[@SpedSpedding]

📖 Those of you asking about the Book: geni.us/WIcnLY It’s now a WORLDWIDE Amazon affiliate link; revenue helps support the channel. ❤ It's called Led Zeppelin All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track and I've linked to it above. It will take you to UK Amazon but you should be able to find it in your own country from there. It's a proper Page turner 😏 beautiful quality and if you like being a know it all, a must have for a Zeppelin fan.

[@1tdillon]

I've had this book for a couple years now and as Sped says, it's a must for Zep/Page fanatics. It breaks down the recording and gear used on every track to include the unreleased (and subsequently released tracks). A phenomenal reference book.

[@AuCeVi]

Legend, nobody on the Internet has broken this one down this way. Beautiful lesson, thank you so much.

[@SpedSpedding]

That’s awesome and like I said in the video; I didn’t check. 😂😂😂

[@KitWN]

@@SpedSpedding I did. Nobody I could find has bothered to retune the guitar or made any attempt to recreate the mood and tone of the original in the way you have.

[@johnston.scott64]

Yeah.. write me....

[@royharper9472]

Just magical, no one covers the more complex zeppelin tunes like you. Your tone is hauntingly accurate.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much Roy! This was a lot of fun working it out. ❤️🇬🇧

[@aleksifradet1654]

What do you use for your tones? Is it a plug-in or a modeler or a real amp? Thanks man! Love your stuff!

[@jakewaldman6243]

Yes!! I’ve been needing to learn the rest of this song, already got the solo down but there wasn’t any good lessons on the rest of it. Sped the goat 🐐

[@SpedSpedding]

Hopefully you’ve got everything you need now! 🙌🏻👑

[@TommySG1]

Sped, You are without a doubt the king of Zep tutorials my brother 🤙 Off topic but I just recently saw the John Bonham Band ( Along with Joe Bonamassa and also the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band ). All three bands were brilliant. It was an outdoor show on the water there at the Jones Beach Theater here on Long Island, New York. As always thanks for the lesson man!

[@SpedSpedding]

Oh wow! I’m jealous, feel like I haven’t attended anything in FOREVER. Apart from Russell Brand on Wednesday… 😂😂 Stoked you liked this version! Have fun with it.

[@TommySG1]

@@SpedSpedding thanks man, we’ll surely do!

[@kevincomer2694]

Hey Sped, congrats on your 100 thousand subscribers. You certainly deserve it! I totally enjoy all your videos and guitar instructions. Especially when you break down my favorite Zeppelin tunes. Also, I was watching Gabbie playing recently and was very impressed! Her accomplishment up to this point is phenomenal and is a direct result of your wisdom and patience with the guitar. Anyway thanks again and you and Gab have a fantastic day . Keep jamming Mate!!!! Peace

[@cantstartafire]

Oh wow! Just caught this... Outstanding! Thanks so much man, it sounds fantastic! Well done sir!

[@climbtibet]

Dude you have the gift ! Just found the channel and subscribed immediately. Thank you for your selfless gentle soul inspirations and approach to teaching. Really great place; thank you so much for sharing and keeping the band alive ! 🤟

[@claytonlovell5129]

I absolutely love the quality of your videos, tech wise and also your attention to detail and insight. Keep them coming !

[@SpedSpedding]

Real cool Clayton! Thanks so much.

[@GregoryGreock-hz2mg]

Awesome Sped. Just awesome.

[@cattrackssmith5641]

This one doesn't look that tough until you try to get the same sound that Sped does. Kudos

[@chrisjude8794]

Just love this Sped. Simply Awesome. Truly tremendous tone too. Brilliantly explained as always. I’m never going to run short of things to learn , just wishing I could be good enough to keep up with all your tutorials. One day hopefully 😎

[@SpedSpedding]

Like I always say, better to not be overwhelmed. Learn the important stuff first maybe keep a few favourites on the side. 🍳

[@Ale2065Tate]

Best Zeppelin tutorial comes from you. Super clear and well explained. Thanks!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@jongerman5784]

Wow! Thank you for this lesson. I caught the Short by chance and had to find more. This is really what I need right now. Rock on brotha!!

[@pinkzeppelin5343]

Thanks for the breakdown of the core. The Beauty of Zeppelin is one can improvise and add interpretations to the progression. Even Jimmy never played the song or most of his songs the same way during those epic concerts. Have seen and heard so many variations: each one is Hauntingly Beautiful & Emotionally Transcending.

[@johndohoney3335]

Hey sped i thought it was great and then you went into the solo and then it got totally anazing how your simplicity of teaching one of led zepplins best songs but yet its not that simplebto play your definitely an amazing musician jimmy and john would definitely give younthe nod thank you for keeping the band ALIVE ii hope i can shake your hand one day

[@julianandrews6025]

Great lesson I particularly appreciate the way you direct and encourage your students to explore the relevant musical concepts and work some things out for themselves . Nice one!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks Julian! Yeah I figured many people would think I’d cover the solo and forget the synth. Wanted to try something different. After all, what I encourage is the reason I got good at it so makes sense.

[@julianandrews6025]

Ive been checking out Lari Basilio s playing having heard you mention her on your podcast debut, refreshingly original bright melodic and stimulating the arrangements seem to have some of the depth of good classical playing, which Im a big fan of. So thanks Its always great to discover good new music 👍

[@DARRYLSTRASSER]

Great lesson. I came here just trying to learn the raw Page riff and you have done an amazing job duplicating JPJ'S synth intro.And your guitar tone is supreme.

[@earth8854]

This is a really lovely transposing of the synth, super atmospheric and a lot of fun. Thanks!

[@SpedSpedding]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@montisigg3885]

As always, brilliant teaching and playing. Nothing compares to that song. It’s flawless.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you kindly Monti! Glad you liked my version.

[@Bacachu]

That was so good, thank you so much for this I needed it!

[@SpedSpedding]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@vondragonnoggin]

Wow. Really beautiful translation of synth parts to guitar. Amazing work and great lesson!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! Yeah it’s a beautiful line. I wasn’t sure how it was gonna pan out when I started. Pretty happy with it.

[@RythymBeast]

Sped, my man, you really outdid yourself with this one and that's saying a lot. A great rendition and something a beginner like myself can grasp and try to learn. Thanks for doing this, dude! Cheers!

[@SpedSpedding]

I had a lot of fun working this one out. Nice to touch on something from JPJ for once. 👑❤️

[@RythymBeast]

@@SpedSpedding Yes indeed! JPJ is a legend who flies under the radar!

[@cullenhill3292]

Amazing lesson Sped!! One of Zeppelin’s best🤘🤘

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you Cullen! 🙌🏻

[@davidsillars3181]

No comment i could make would express...I could cry at how good this is, partly cos I'm at least twice your age and all my musical efforts have come to not much, but mostly cos it's so excellent. Genius. ❤️✌️🙏😎

[@SpedSpedding]

Aw David, that’s very sweet. I’m so glad that you liked my version and were even moved by it! 🙌🏻 Have fun playing it with me/the track. 🔥

[@robertlopez6276]

I love you Sped, my man… I’ve learned so much from your stuff, I was locked away with Covid for a couple weeks and just studied your videos to an extreme… so good, and now I feel like I’m a Covid infected Jimmy page. Wonderful lessons!

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha, this is great Robert. Thanks for sharing that and glad you’re feeling better! 🙏🏻✨

[@wcray3684]

Awesome breakdown! Thank you so much.

[@PhilFeedback]

Really nice work my friend! 🎉

[@francesco0185]

The best video of your channel ever! Thanks a lot, that's a legendary song and it's so great having the pleasure to play it with my guitar.

[@SpedSpedding]

Always nice to take something iconic and make it fit. Thank you! 🤌🏻

[@joelmartin3466]

I keep coming back to this lesson cause it’s one of my favs. Thanks Sped for taking the time to work out the synth piece and sharing it with us. It sounds amazing when you can incorporate with rhythm section. ❤

[@obmijimbo1964]

Favorite so far!

[@sweet65mustang]

Very nice take on this. Seriously.

[@handgunner1911]

what a killer song love the live version on song remains the same man is it heavy the mood jimmy sets with the solo etc it blows me away thanks for posting these vids nice work

[@SpedSpedding]

Yeah it’s stunning. It was a challenge to work out but definitely worth it. Glad you enjoyed it also.

[@godbyone]

Awesome now we are ready for dazed and confused live. Thanks

[@Zoso_1990]

My man! Thanks for this one Sped. 💜

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re so very welcome!

[@DamonBates]

Cool thanks so much! I can remember working most of it out by ear as a kid on my school chapel's organ late at night so I love having a guitar version!

[@SpedSpedding]

Ha, I bet that sounded cool on an organ. Even more haunting? Have fun with this version.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

Amazing i was looking for this lesson for years!!! Cheers big ears!!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Took me that long to work out. 😂

[@nbenning25]

Looking forward to this one! My fav!

[@SpedSpedding]

Epic, enjoy it!

[@briancorbett1285]

Awesome, I’ve been hoping for this one.

[@SpedSpedding]

Hope you have fun!

[@Hillclimber001]

Another incredible video - you play it with a lot of feeling!

[@SpedSpedding]

Why thankkkk you!

[@uberjam-sam8512]

Incredible rendering of this amazingly mysterious and dark tune.

[@timhughes8851]

This is really good. We need someone with the patience to do this. Thank you.

[@ernestorivera1237]

Dude you did an awsome job! Thanks for sharing.

[@mikeg4414]

Sounds awesome. Thanks Sped!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you, you’re welcome!

[@THE_WOAT]

Really enjoy your lessons and commentary, excellent teacher!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@artephius9663]

Love this. I've studied other keyboard transciptions and this is sooo much better. Great arrangement. Well done sir. Love your content BTW.

[@SpedSpedding]

So cool to hear that, especially the comparison to manuscript! Happy to help. 🙏🏻

[@IncendiaDivinus]

I'm going to start using your book reading as means to go to sleep..sure , I'm 59 years old but I miss my dad telling me stories before going to sleep 😂! Always loved this song from the first moment I heard it ! Such hunting melody - I used to think about Vikings sailing while the snow was falling heavy..growing up in Colombia S.A I never saw snow until I arrived in the States in the mid-seventies. Thank you for the awesome lessons..I am constantly on the look out for your new material.

[@SpedSpedding]

That's so lovely. Thanks for sharing, and yes the book would make for an excellent bed time story for sure. Probably keep you going for years.

[@mcguitar69able]

Absolutely fantastic, thanks so much, best version I’ve heard.

[@SpedSpedding]

So cool, thank you!

[@leehornibrook440]

Thanks mate 🎸👌great lesson

[@jimmymulder276]

great video, great version, very different from how I play it. Just wanted to add this for newer players: to get that crunchy tone on the power chords, it's worth making use of your pickups and their individual tone/volume controls (if you have those on your guitar). I use the neck pickup with high tone and low volume (so that it doesn't distort much) for the verse. Then for the chorus I switch to the bridge pickup with high volume (to crunch) and low tone (to get that roaring sound that you hear on the album). You can combine that with the foot switch on your fuzz pedal, but with this setup I usually just leave it on.

[@markdesod561]

Awesome Breakdown of this GEM!! Thank You SPED !!!

[@SpedSpedding]

My absolute pleasure!

[@nateeverett]

One of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs…thanks Sped!

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome Nate!

[@houstom1138]

Thx for all the awesome Zep content Sped. When sorting a JPJ keyboard part, or EVH for that matter, it's super helpful to remember these guys are not strong keyboard players and they often "cheat" by putting the songs in keys that utilize *only the white keys of the piano*. Only natural notes -- no flats or sharps. No accidentals a.k.a. black keys. D-Dorian just happens to be...All The White Keys. This makes it easy to play licks and arpeggios (like the descending cascade-y ones for example in No 1/4) that sound impressive but are actually quite rudimentary on keys. Knowing that the part isn't a challenging keyboard part to play can help guide us when attempting to mimic on guitar. PS same goes for All My Love (Am) and Jump (C) and others.

[@williamhiles7404]

Listen to bootlegs from '75 North American tour, there is tons of black keys being played in Jones' parts. LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

[@matthewstreb6886]

Truly phenomenal lesson, and killer tone. Thank you.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you Matthew! Really happy that so many are finding it useful.

[@lennartjohnzon6462]

Brilliant! Impressive work, keep up the good work 👍

[@SpedSpedding]

I’ll do my best!

[@KR-mp3cu]

Just found your channel last night when I was looking for the Lemon Song.. (don’t know where the hell I’ve been ) that was a great lesson BTW! Thank you for sharing your talent. Looking forward to learning this gem…Cheers from America !

[@tomblack6965]

Honestly, this is so beautiful...sounds amazing.

[@SpedSpedding]

Love that Tom, took me a while to figure out how to do it. Glad you rate it.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

Just found your site. Outstanding presentation. Inspirational. Beautiful LP. Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you kindly!

[@paulyXvpf]

nice lesson dude!!

[@darrelldunn4618]

Great Lesson Mr. Spedding. Much appreciated.

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome Darrell! 🙌🏻

[@JustinTaylor1098]

This is beautiful Sped, thank you.

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome!

[@philfyphil]

Absolutely love the drum sound in No Quarter.

[@SpedSpedding]

I mean; I pretty much love ALL Zeppelin drum sounds. Huge.

[@blackfender100]

Great lesson you broke it down so well even the tone.

[@SpedSpedding]

Appreciate that Joe. 🙌🏻

[@johnnyboo8243]

so much awesomeness!

[@pauldantico5194]

Beautifully done! This will take me a while, but what a joy . . .

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome Paul! Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

[@RebelTheUncanny1]

Lovely and comprehensive. Thank you, Good Sir!

[@SpedSpedding]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@donwilson7783]

Thanks Sped, another great lesson.

[@SpedSpedding]

My pleasure Don!

[@ethanspencer152]

Gonna look over this after work tonight, the example is looking superb!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Hope work is good. Enjoy the vibes later! 🍷

[@midnightblues717]

Beautifully done Sped! Cheers! MB

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@midnightblues717]

I understand your point about the JPP's lead, but still would love to see your breakdown of it nonetheless. Cheers! MB

[@sixgunlover274]

Sped you've done it again. Many thanks for this. I'm still doing your Achilles last stand lesson!!

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re so welcome! Glad you’re enjoying them both.

[@MrBonzoMan]

Excellent Lesson!!! Amusing intro to go!... Thanks Sped

[@SpedSpedding]

Pleasure as always!

[@rcolang1]

simply wow and thank you with all my heart!!! My favorite zep song, but never could get that first bit!!! In debt

[@SpedSpedding]

Let me know how you get on with it and also consider sharing or tagging me if you ever play it. 🙌🏻

[@mikeburtonphillipson5900]

Oh that’s nice!!.. very nice!!.. feeling like a retune coming on later this evening, mega pint of wine and printing out the PDF from Patreon.. going to enjoy this one!.. great job as always 👍

[@SpedSpedding]

Save me a bit will you? I have a friend who always used to bring me around a nice Australian red. He’s not been around for ages, tight sod. I’ll get on the blower. Have fun. 🙌🏻😂

[@KitWN]

@@SpedSpedding Got several cases of nice Australian reds in the pantry here. You and Mike are welcome to pop round for a taste any time.

[@shockthefox]

Dude… I love this so much!🤘

[@SpedSpedding]

Yesss! Thank you, it was all worth it in the end. I better keep it on rotation too so I don’t forget it. 🦊 ❤️

[@markgross9582]

Great tutorial as always!

[@SpedSpedding]

Cheers Mark!

[@kenschachsieck1357]

Fantastic job..you really do a complete breakdown..bravo!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you Ken!

[@pageluvva]

You are the best! Wonderful lesson!

[@SpedSpedding]

Wow, thanks!

[@micajones1483]

The 'verb did sound fantastic. Great JPJ keys redux. You've done a bang-up job once again...Thank you.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much Mica, I appreciate that!

[@williamhiles7404]

You Rock and Rule, Sped. I wish i could have met you 40 years ago, we would both be 21, and our band would Rule the Music World. I always wanted to play with another Guitarist that was as good as I was, and Loved LZ like I do. Thanx, fellow LedHed. Rock On. LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

[@SpedSpedding]

Can’t believe I’m 61. 😂😂😂😂 Where did my time go!

[@TCF62]

Your presentation skills are the best on YT ... just Fab

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@eddiejr540]

…Close the door, put out the light No, they won't be home tonight The snow falls hard and don't you know? The winds of Thor are blowing cold… absolutely beautiful my man😎

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you Eddie! So glad you liked my version.

[@stephenchow5161]

keep it coming. awesome content

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! I will do.

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

Lovely, thanks Sped. (that intro pullout should be legato), but so enjoyable to hear you do this one.

[@peetey249]

Great teacher. Subscribed.

[@mitchellkitts6444]

All that’s missing is a theremin - fabulous!

[@SpedSpedding]

Hahaha, I’ll have a go at anything me!

[@MusicMotivator]

Sped, "your way" is ALWAYS the BEST way! cheers!!

[@SpedSpedding]

I try my best! Thank you.

[@mccloysong]

Nailed the mood completely

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏻

[@elgonm289]

Fantastic version and lesson, thanks matey 👍🏼

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re very welcome!

[@elgonm289]

@@SpedSpedding I have subscribed as well, looking forward to your playing and teaching 🙏

[@Latitudedriver]

Thanks buddy good feel

[@johnschuster1770]

I love No Quarter. This is one of LZs best.

[@SpedSpedding]

Same, and yeah…. It’s a very important song for me. ❤️

[@4Laney4]

That is killer, thanks for posting

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome. And thanks!

[@richthetrashpicker-upper5244]

That was excellent thank you

[@SpedSpedding]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@deanmccaskill5495]

Favourite Led song Sped! Oh you’d be proud of me I hope… just got a Gold Top Std with P90s. Epic guitar man. Epic track Sped!

[@SpedSpedding]

Very cool. Congratulations you’re gonna love it. 🔥✨

[@jimmyk5223]

Awesome 👌 Thanks for video

[@SpedSpedding]

Most welcome 😊

[@jgmatp]

just awesome! thank you!!!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Glad you liked it!

[@RayC234]

Bang on brother, Many Many Thanks! God I Love Led Zeppelin.

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha me too Ray. You’re welcome, glad you dig it. 🙏🏻

[@dudleyskwat9259]

Great lesson. Story time is a bonus!

[@SpedSpedding]

It’s here to stay; I’ve accepted that. 🙏🏻🤣

[@hotwax5623]

Oh shoot! Sped is breaking down my all time favorite Zeppelin track? YES PLEASE! 🤘

[@SpedSpedding]

Finally nailed it! Enjoy the video! 🙏🏻❤️

[@christophermichaelmyles82]

Absolutely Fantastic

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks Christopher!

[@mahalojo]

This is GREAT!!! I learned Tool’s version, which is fun and all, but this is what I needed! Thanks Mate!

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome. A few have mentioned their version. I’ve never listened!

[@ronmounts8075]

Outstanding Lesson!!!!y freind you ARE A VERY GREAT TEACHER of the music!!!!!!!!! Thank You!!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks a million! Glad you enjoy my style.