Happy (Open G Explanation) - Rolling Stones

[@KirksReport]

I’ve been wanting to play the intro to Happy correctly since the 80’s and just couldn’t get it right. Thank you so much for walking me through it. Finally, I can play it. I have a big smile on my face and I’m going to rock the neighborhood with this song.

[@bullcrap9409]

A lot of their iconic stuff is impossible to get right until - somehow - the words ‘open tuning’ come across on someone’s wavelength. Like, well, Brown Sugar. Ohh! And Start Me Up! Of course Honky Tonk Women is on the list. And so is Sympathy For The Devil. Satisfaction? Absolutely. Which brings us to another good open tuning tune…Jumpin’' Jack Flash…. Etc etc etc….

[@AndyMangele]

That will make your neighborhood very HAPPY! 🤣

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

Sympathy is in standard tuning, both guitars @@bullcrap9409

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

Satisfaction is in standard tuning also@@bullcrap9409

[@paulgeorgia8013]

Maintaining an Open G guitar is a big reason I have an extra Telecaster

[@ST-xg3gy]

Great idea!

[@Emjayjay2012]

My tele has been in open G for over 20 years for this reason!

[@jimcrowell5093]

I can understand that one 😆 ive usually got something tuned G or open E

[@phatbackbeat6553]

I have a DANE in open “G” for Keef tunes.

[@tomjones9935]

I do the same, but it’s so simple to drop down fairly quickly. I’ve become pretty adept without using a tuner.

[@CHill-uh1fg]

Good job, every time my drummer ask if I can play a song I look to see if you've covered it, saves me a lot of time

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

Dude this channel is amazing

[@ronaldoguimaraesgarcia579]

Having called Charlie once as "my drummer" caused Jagger be punched in the nose by, actually, the superb drummer of The Greatest R'n'R Band in The World! So be aware of that, dude!

[@robtoc]

Same here!!!!!!

[@stevec.1802]

@@ronaldoguimaraesgarcia579 I remember when that happened.

[@garryfuller3400]

Shamed to ask. Been banging on guitar for long time. Why use the capo ? What does a capo actually do for the sound ? I know it changed the voicing but open G one way to play & adding the Capo does what? I don’t understand ?? BTW well done . Love Keef

[@lauriezachwieja]

So glad you love the Stones as much as I do!

[@loontil]

They were awesome from 68 to 72!!

[@bbaird67]

you're Stones lessons are so awesome...thanks from Canada!

[@SuperBordum]

This guys knows his stones!!! The attention to detail is amazing. Should teach Keith’s parts in a damn auditorium.

[@iancostigan5047]

I admire you alot you are great player and a gift to the guitar universe. And the fact you have a love for "the Greatest Rock N' Roll band". Been watching your videos for 8+ years. Learned alot, thank you..

[@vyralvortexx]

Best instructional video on "Happy" I've seen! Thank you! I like how you said to feel the music and be a little sloppy to make it more authentic like Keith. It improved my playing of this song and made me very "Happy" indeed!

[@petermills542]

I kept almost bursting into song! Such an infectious riff by Keith!! 😄❤️

[@JohnMartin-ng5ug]

Amazing. I got an alert that you did this song so I turned on my amp and reached back to grab my seldom used Reissue KR style 72 Tele Custom, Black with Maple board, which I keep tuned to Open G (with no E string) and got ready to go. And you pull out the same guitar (or something close) to teach it. Too perfect. Thanks a ton.

[@GaryBook]

The tee shirt is great!

[@balintnemeth7355]

That's a gorgeous guitar! I basically learned to play from watching your channel, so thank you for all of that! Greetings from Hungary Wish you all the best!

[@Justyaaveragejoe1]

Hi James James not really big into posting comments on internet etc , but big into your channel and have been for years can I just say I think what your doing for the music community is absolutely fantastic your dedication and knowledge (even though you probably would be understated about it ) is up there with the best , so a deep heartfelt thanks for the years of pleasure I have taken from your videos from a bog standard guitar player living in a now forgotten industrial backwater town in the north of England ...

[@briancoyne6700]

Oh man. I just got a 70s Custom Tele and it sounds soooo good in open G tuning!! This was the first song I had to play on it. Love it!!

[@iangray1010]

"ah, the five string guitar: it's five strings, three notes, two hands and one asshole." - Keith Richards

[@CraigAWhelanJr]

Nice shirt and this is my favorite go to channel if and when I ever struggle with a Stones tune. I like and am grateful for your other content as well. One of the few channels out there that gets straight to the point and the most accurate with the Stones to my ear. Thanks!

[@samsmith6343]

Picked up this guitar after your first video showing it off, absolutely loving it so far, cant believe the quality of some of the new Mexican builds, Thanks again :)

[@cornstar1253]

They are good but I recommend new brass saddles. I put a Ritchie kotzen dimarzio tele pickup in the bridge position, new nut and the pickup selector always still gives me issues.

[@freddoking]

You're probably one of the best on the network and in the univers. Thanks so much.

[@chicolopez8722]

P.s.this is a very good "ear listening situation " by you .good ear on this,baby!

[@chicolopez8722]

Didn't know you could tune up with a capo on.never played with capo on.cool video man.

[@RollingStoneZzzzz]

James,....It makes me HAPPY to see how easy it is to play this song!

[@mattdowns3953]

You are the best, James James.

[@chicolopez8722]

You know what man? It gonna take me 30 days to to find u video of humble pie,baby

[@brankoj62]

You're one of the few players that play like Keith,with the same groove,for me the best on you tube.Brilliant!!!

[@iancostigan5047]

This the first stones open g tune I learned by ear. And you just solidified the the way I play it. The groove moving thing was exactly how I felt that loose pick hand mojo!

[@alkitzman9179]

You James have a great technique for showing all of us Guitars players how to play classic songs properly. Thank You

[@joehoran9347]

Love your channel. Your interpretations and ear are spot on. I also learned to play by ear but being older than you, w a turntable and unfortunately every album I own is scratched to hell and worthless from the jumping the needle and using my toe to learn passages way before tab, internet, you tube and all the great resources available today, Im 63, been playing since 12yrs, and except for my ear development, I have learned 4x as much w the introduction of tab, internet and you tube. I truly believe if all those resources been available in 1972, I would have been a serious performing guitarist not needing a day job. with that being said, I admit when asked to add an unfamiliar song to our sets, the easiest avenue to me getting the basic groove will always bring me to privateer or james james.. I owe you brah.

[@lovetogolf4184]

One of my Fav's from the BEST R&R band of all time! Thanks JAMES

[@davidjfoster2133]

Nothing like an open G on a tele.

[@mikestackhousemusic]

I had an Epi LP Jr. kicking around and I set it up 5 string open G. Single HB and it rocks. Cheap money.

[@AndyBigDaddyWilkinson]

Amen...Just ask Keith...

[@DrRussPhd]

open G on a Tele going thru a slightly driven Fender amp . . .

[@PocketAcesforRonPaul]

Love the Stones lessons, it's so great to learn a sound in about 10 minutes. Keep them coming. In that first verse, is there a slide note in there right after the first spoken verse? 'Never kept a dollar past sunset... {'A' string slide or hammer...?} 'always burned a hole....' Its always hard to tell with Keith, never plays the same twice.

[@motioninmind6015]

Another awesome keef lesson, thank you man 👍🏼 Open G + capo 4th fret, so far I can Jumping Jack Flash Tumbling Dice Midnight Rambler and now Happy 😁 5th fret for You can't always get

[@HumGuitar]

Midnight Rambler is played standard tuning with a capo if I’m not mistaken.

[@douglasnewman4163]

This video was really great! Very practical. Insightful. I’m going to run away with Open G tuning and loose my mind in it. Thanks so much!

[@dantestod]

More performing than playing You perfectly summed up Keith since 1995 roundabout Still one of the greats if not the greatest Keep up the good work

[@marksieber8140]

Brilliant. and even 19th Nervous Breakdown.

[@brankoj62]

Cool explanation about studio and live and specially about the Groove.Stones and Zepp have this magic thing.Drummer,soul and the right hand.

[@JM-xd4xn]

I enjoyed learning this one, reminds me of tumbling dice with the suspension at 1 up on B and 2 up on D. What a record exile on Main Street is!!!

[@danieldecarvalho3766]

Great job! Beautiful looking & sounding guitar.

[@jeanhourques6107]

Great lesson...and beautiful tee shirt ! Regards from France

[@j.r.242]

Thanks so much brother. Your lessons are by far some of my favs. Digging the ‘72 tele too.

[@donharrison1722]

A Keith classic, thanks for this

[@TooBadJim]

Little tuning tip if you are using a capo: If your guitar is in tune when you apply the capo then you should be able to get it in tune without adjusting the machineheads. The note is distorted by the tension placed on it by the capo. If the note is sharp then pull gently on the string below the capo and if it flat then pull/pluck the string above the capo. This also means the guitar will still be in tune when you remove the capo. Give it a try.

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

Paige Capos problem solved

[@aeskaters1592]

Great explanation and demonstration.. I love the way you teach..just fits my ability level..

[@jeffanderson8384]

Open G changed my life (of a mediocre guitar player). Love it on a 12 string.

[@pedromusic4209]

Thanks 👍 Awesome stuff ✌️🙏

[@steveclark6514]

Nice shirt JJ And nice lesson on the tuning.

[@ashleyspeake3168]

A great lesson as usual, and love the shirt!

[@robtoc]

YESsss!!!! I've been waiting for this one!!

[@danielsauriol]

Hi James, long times (but silent) subscriber. Really enjoy your videos, and appreciate you sharing your knowledge/expertise/talent. Enjoy the Q&A qith your wife too! Question for you : when looking at the video, immediately to the right of the bridge pickup, we can see some spools with what seems to be copper wire but it could be some ribbon for hand crafting. Are you winding pickups ? Doubt it but thought I'd ask! Cheers to you and your wife ! 🙂

[@johnvanhorn2553]

So so lovely

[@klmp45]

Another awesome video! Luv it. And where can i purchase James James T-shirt??

[@bishopbrathwaitee1734]

Cool....think my guitar's the same, Squire Vintage Modified Telecaster, didnt see the head stock, nice player, found the neck a little sticky, sanded it down with 180 grit made it more agreeable, great deal 550.00 new. Thanks for posting all the Stones vids I watch them all

[@briano.5746]

Thanks for everything! But I really want a James James shirt! PEACE from Southwest Michigan. 🐉💀👽🎸🎶🎵🧠

[@robbiecrites4683]

Want to really thank you for helping so many people bring joy and happiness in their musical lives and for putting up with rude comments from self centered jerks with nothing better in their lives to do than TRY to make other people’s lives as miserable as theirs. Good job James like the shirt keep it up and keep dodging the squirrels you come across in every day life lol

[@thegrey04]

This is absolutely awesome!! Sheryl Crow does a great live version with Keith....Thanks for putting these videos out. I have learned a ton!!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

yes my favorite mistake that she wrote about Eric Clapton is actually so stonesy when you listen to that open G tuning on it it's an awesome tune

[@alanporter1488]

Regarding open G and the low E string, I recently told my SG he was going to have to be the open G guy and took his E string away from him. Whole different feeling to playing.

[@ransbarger]

My tele got the same news.

[@richardclark.]

I noticed how you had to move right about the time you said it. Lol! And yeah Keith played bass. I believe he was the only Stone on the track. I am of the firm belief that there is no problem that will not go away for three minutes and 4 seconds while you listen to Happy...it's not that, it's, it's whatever the opposite of that is! Baaaahhh!! Love you man.

[@JustWatchreviews]

awesome lesson, thanks JJ

[@dennisdezelic9760]

Some of the best vids on KZbin- thanks! Where/when can I get a shirt to show support?

[@jamesjames9275]

It’s a gag gift from my brother.

[@toddhumann3825]

@@jamesjames9275 dude....think you should sell them

[@cbedwards8396]

I feel like da Vinci writing (backward) in the margins "why is my soup cold?" I'm looking around "where is my capo?" And we're having the Snowpocalypse.

[@idolhanz9842]

Keef tends to transpose songs to open g too his stuff in standard tuning like spend the night together, easily transposed to open g from standard.

[@adammcghee3877]

Where can I get that shirt???

[@Vincentlpp08]

i second this. want one haha

[@BzRt1]

Is Bird of Paradise capo in background a nod to the PT Happy video?

[@alanmcclelland5245]

From the band "If" 'Here comes Mr Time' and great lesson on Happy thanks JJ

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

James James Actually I tune to Open E & put my capo on the 7th fret.

[@pamelawerdmullervonelgg1888]

Want to but your t-shirt! Thanks for the great lesson!

[@chicolopez8722]

Rock on!

[@cyrus584]

One of my favorite from the RS. Thanks!

[@jaguarJS]

“Feels” - the secret sauce.

[@CharlieTWilbury]

Great lesson, my man!

[@chicolopez8722]

P.s.s. while I'm drunk,please put video of "30 days in the whole". I figure it out myself, but it cool if u put tutorial on this.thanx

[@jamesjames9275]

You shouldn't have much trouble finding my 30 Days in the Hole lesson once you've sobered up. :)

[@DanLeRoy]

NICE SHIRT JAMES JAMES

[@paulmoore7768]

Nicely done jj

[@frankperrette8992]

Nice I like the black shirt I like the James James I love the black guitar and your awesome I like learning from you

[@nicholasvitaris]

Where can we get a jamesjames youtube shirt?!

[@mojoloony1073]

"For me it helps to groovin'"! Sure you 're grooving JJ, you are a fucking grooving machine man!! Thanks again...

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

Fantastic! What amp and settings please? You’re nailed the tone too

[@jamesjames9275]

Through a Peavey Classic 50.

[@qatesta]

oooo! HD! and very shiney!

[@jimclayton2982]

Great video as always......this made me very happy. What capo are you using?

[@jamesjames9275]

I honestly don't know what kind of capo it is. I bought a dozen of them on ebay.

[@soundguyjimmy]

How do I buy that shirt?

[@MrBHBjr]

I dig the lesson and I dig the shirt!

[@victor5435]

Still finding these treasures in the back catalogue of Jimmy James

[@xanian]

Are these t-shirts still available?

[@guylaurent8138]

I thought nobody could like the Stones how's much as I do, but you beat me by a mile....

[@AndyBigDaddyWilkinson]

Holy shit....I just saw the T shirt.....I want one! Seriously......is there a link?...you would make a mint

[@crisprtalk6963]

I once recored this tune at home with couple guitars, computer drums etc, and of course my poor vocals... man it was sure fun to play the riff!!

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

James Try PAIGE Capos they really work great, easy to use and don't pull those strings out of tune nearly as bad if at all when you get used to how they work. Try one out I love them!!!

[@s2seltaeb]

Thank you! What a great song.

[@forestparkpresbyterianchur5185]

Groove it baby!

[@louisbisignano4340]

I know I am in the right place when I hear hey all,I start chemo Tuesday can you cover I’ve got a feeling will n Be in my iso room next 8 weeks,anyway ty for what you do

[@jrpipik]

I've been playing a lot of open G lately. I'm working on a bluesy solo version of the spiritual "Were You There." But I keep falling into Keith riffs!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

yeah I've been realizing Rich Robinson in The Black crowes used a lot of great open G. and quite a few John mellencamp songs too

[@bradnelson2637]

I gotta get a James James shirt...is there a link to buy merch?

[@juicingcornerchris]

I want one of those shirts????????????????????????????????????????????

[@franciscoherrera5577]

Thank you again for a great tutorial!

[@richard.sexton]

Per Keef: It ain't about the rock...its the roll

[@k.c.8658]

Cool shirt!

[@roytonai255]

Love the shirt!

[@danielmorgan7688]

YOUR AN AWEZSOME TEATURE

[@markschartiger6679]

You have pitch perfect hearing, don't you? You remind me of one of my friends growing up - was and is excellent musician. He would hear a few notes of a song and tell you what key it was in - drove me nuts.

[@jamesjames9275]

No, I don't have perfect pitch. But I fake it pretty well. :)

[@drthunder1143]

@@jamesjames9275 I’d say you “fake it” more than just pretty well, my man.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

@@drthunder1143 James would have an excellent ear for pitch, but this is not perfect pitch, that means you can identify every note played-most decent guitar players have a good sense of pitch eh James?

[@alexbowman7582]

Isn’t perfect pitch sometimes troublesome in that you can hear imperfections in musical instruments. My friends late mother’s boyfriend played the mandolin. She once said to him a string is 1/20 a note out of tune.

[@pageluvva]

Are you using a G7 capo JJ? If not what is your capo of choice (ac and elec). Many thanks. Cool shirt brother. Well deserved.

[@jamesjames9275]

I don't know what kind of capo it is, but the price was right.

[@mikewelch8423]

Open G puts your right in the pocket. As Keith said “5 strings, 4 chords, 2 fingers and 1 arsehole...”

[@gilesbrixton]

what kinda capo u use? does it pull everything sharp like mine?