La Grange | ZZ Top | How to Play on Guitar | Guitar Lesson | Tutorial | Tim Pierce

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This Free Online Guitar Lesson is La Grange with ZZ Top.
ZZ Top and Billy Gibbons were huge influences on me. I discovered them when "Rio Grande Mud" came out and I was just starting to play guitar in 1970.
I got to see them support that record at a concert in Albuquerque New Mexico. It was just the band and their Marshall stacks, which, if I remember correctly were renamed "Rio Grande" amps, and outfitted with steer horns.
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[@joshp777]

Tim...Seeing a new lesson from you is like finding a 100 dollar bill on the sidewalk. Fantastic!!

[@timpierceguitar]

Josh P Happy you like it.... Thanks Josh! #la-grange #zz-top

[@arulla8436]

Bro $100 bill? More like stashed of hundred bills..Tim is the most precise teacher there is.

[@CharlieTWilbury]

Couldn't have said it better! So glad to find this

[@marks8437]

Hahaha, thanks, that brought just as much of smile to my face as the video!

[@gergemall]

100%❤❤️🎸🏆📝🫡☮️ I’ve been playing guitar off and on for over five decades. Tim helps me understand the breakdown of tunes as well his powerhouse of wisdom from recording on over one thousand top musical records. He’s a natural down to earth instructional player . I’ve never seen anyone else teaching and working hard for his KZbin channel will doing gigs. I’m learning so much about all the variables like , guitar strings , picks . Simplicity. pedals and the smart way to play and learn to,have fun … ❤️🎸🎸🎸

[@jamescropper]

Most under rated guitarist ever..Ive been playing for many years and come from guitar royalty and I can professionally say that Tim is absolutely one of the greats to go down in history!!!

[@austinknowlton1783]

Forgive me for asking but Cropper as in the legendary Steve? He's absolutely one of my guitar heroes! Also Tim is amazing isn't he?

[@plfallman7]

THIS guy is THE MAN! I played bass guitar, professionally, in Austin, for over twenty-five years. In my retirement, I've bought a guitar and drum set, and set up a front room recording studio, just for the fun of it. Nobody on You Tube comes close to Tim when it comes to showing you how to play the classic Rock and Roll/Blues guitar hits I grew up with and played bass guitar on, in my band. You can't do better than learn from this guy. My recorded version of La Grange has my friends saying, "Get out, that's not you. You lifted that off the original and then overlayed your own stuff." Nope! Thanks, Tim!

[@Blue_3rd]

It’s nice to see the first three phrases being taught correctly for a change…it surprises me how few people even hear that on the recording…and what a solo!😊

[@trevestor]

Tim, you're doing a killer job of showing folks how to play these awesome songs. Please keep it up! Very inspiring and much appreciated!

[@timpierceguitar]

trevestor Thanks Trevestor! #la-grange #zz-top

[@wkentduncan]

You're the best Tim. Spent hours in the mid 70's with my 74 strat and my turntable moving the needle back hundreds of times to try to learn that song!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love youtube.

[@stevehtml5490]

WKD GOT to be an Ol' Timer , " ... needle back hundreds of times ... " , couple more tokes & it all started soundin' good

[@therealawakener7]

You've either got it or you haven't and 'Tim' has always had it, and then some. A true axe legend.

[@tayayy546]

That improv solo melted my face...the tastiest Thing I’ve heard in a long time. By the way you’re an amazing teacher

[@gerrybernard4429]

I love your teaching method, easy to understand , I wish I would have found you long ago, as many of us "wanna be " players that have been self taught can only get to a certain point and it seems like we just keep rehashing what we know. I hope to be as smooth as you someday. You have given me a shot in the arm to continue this journey ..thank you

[@timpierceguitar]

Gerry, Thanks!! Tim

[@JohnCorleone23]

Yeah, I totally agree! I felt like I had plateaued and suddenly I found this channel and (being self taught..I never wanted to sound like I was taught by a total blazing fast shredder) suddenly I have been able to really start getting better and playing songs that I thought were way out of my league. I especially like how Tim teaches the Jimi and SRV stuff

[@matguerra333]

ditto

[@siskokidd]

My ears were wide open at the time this song was released in 1973. I remember the FM DJ out of Cleveland waxing rhapsodic about BG's playing. At that time I was only imagining I was playing guitar. Lots of air guitar and imagination is what I'm saying. It was a short two years later when I got my first Fender Musicmaster and amp combo for Christmas. I can still remember that smell of the warm tube amp mixed with pine needles!

[@timpierceguitar]

siskokidd Thanks for this comment Sisko! :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@jmm09015]

The best part about your teaching style is the enthusiasm you put into each lesson. It's obvious your psyched to pick up your and jam out these songs for us. Ty you are a great teacher.

[@robtoc]

I'm going down the ZZTop rabbit hole on KZbin, and I'm 7 years late to this lesson, but WOW...this is Tim-TASTIC! Great lesson! I've been covering and playing this song wrong for years!!

[@leschwartz]

Tim you are a truly awesome player, even if I did not learn a thing I could listen to your playing all day long. You are doing a lot of people a great service by teaching these skills.

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

Just watched a few other people's cover of this. Pretty good. Then I watched Tim's cover. HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!

[@TadMoore247]

Wow....who would ever think such a gifted talent, like Tim, could also be an incredible teacher.............priceless!

[@matguerra333]

I really hope I'm not just discovering Tim and he's stopped making vids! Maybe he's on tour or something but you're quickly becoming my favorite teacher. No BS, no Music Snobbery, just nice and patient.

[@lmawd]

Absolutely excellent lesson. How guitar teaching should be. Thank you

[@Jakexx01]

Just subscribed. Thanks for providing not only the proper know-how but also personally demonstrating that being a professional musician doesn't necessarily require one to assume the role of an anti-social, narcissistic tool. Correct guitar technique and a valuable life lesson. Such a deal! Thanks.

[@craigbowen3475]

Jakexx01 q

[@salsageordie]

This Hooker riff always eluded me . Thanks so much i have found the holy grail of the boogie .

[@jasoncourter301]

Terrific lessons, Tim. I'm a 62 year old blues rocker who really should have learned a lot of this stuff decades ago. thanks for the roadmap, fodder for the mental cannon

[@Robv73]

I don't know who would give this a thumbs down, that was fantastic!

[@daveyponderosa9549]

A tone deaf twit would, thats who. Brilliant player and phenomenal teacher….what’s not to love?

[@williamzietlow4747]

Hi Tim - I've really learned a lot from watching you on you tube and you are an excellent instructor. I really enjoy watching and listening to you and Marty playing together. I've been a life long member of Guitar Jamz and love playing the guitar. Thank you for helping all those watching to excel in our playing abilities.

[@timpierceguitar]

William Zietlow Thanks for subscribing William! :) #la-grange

[@AYD62]

@@timpierceguitar що тьі блядь одно и тоже всем пишешь, лучше напиши табалатару бля

[@randywollin5732]

I used to play and was getting my picking and fretting down as well as hammer ons and pull offs. My speed was greater than my knowledge of notes and chords. This is a song I loved since it came out but I could never sound Billy's songs out. Now thirty five years after I had to quit playing I finally see his mind and can maybe start to play ZZ Top. Thank you for doing that for me. I love the way you teach.

[@brucelk19]

Time is irreplaceable and he’s such a nice n humble guy for the level of talent it’s unreal. Makes it look ez

[@williamwagnon2809]

Awesome guitar lesson on classic ZZ Top. This is a staple that all aspiring rock guitarists should learn and you do an outstanding job of teaching it!! I'm a convert!! I'll watch everything that you do. Thanks for the effort!!

[@timpierceguitar]

William Wagnon Thanks for subscribing William! :) #la-grange

[@stevefiorito5379]

Nice work Tim! You nailed this on the head. Thanks for covering the nuances and not just the notes.

[@timpierceguitar]

Steve Fiorito Glad you like it thanks Steve! #la-grange

[@marks8437]

Exactly! The walk down part needs the pinky on the 1st string because that note drones the entire time. That's were you get the tension. Such a fun song to play, one that my daughter requests I a lot. Just beautiful song writing from Sir Billy.

[@mikereynolds3294]

Thank you Mr. Pierce for your professional lessons. You are clear, concise, patient, correct, and the absolute best instructor on the internet

[@BrettPapa]

you are the man as usual!

[@timpierceguitar]

papastache102 Thanks :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@SMart7751]

He is Brett, but you ain’t so bad yourself!!

[@downhill240]

This is one of the greatest numbers of all time in my book! I am not surprised you totally tear it apart man! I will try to pick up some of it here. I will be watching this a number of times and even if I can't quite get it, it will still be fun to try! Thanks for sharing your amazing skills with us wanna-be's!!!

[@davedefrancesco6071]

That guitar fell from heaven 😇😇😇😇💥🙏😁🤩🎸

[@harlequin5817]

Chris buck does that thing with the pick , and he’s awesome too. I haven’t even mentioned Billy Gibbons, and he’s singing too. Awesome chops. 👍👍🍻

[@hdbodt]

What an incredible solo!

[@timpierceguitar]

Hugo De Bodt Thanks Hugo! :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@finess9]

You are a pro, Make everything seem so easy...

[@DaveMorrisonMusic]

Wow ... after playing rhythm guitar and singing for decades, I'm getting serious about guitar. Having somebody like Tim Pierce giving simple concise advice and lessons? It's an unbelievable bit of good fortune. Tim, let me know if you ever need some solid BVs. I owe you.

[@stuartliddle7228]

Thankyou. Such a kind friend to have the patience to see me through this . My 13 yo son learnt this in a day. A long time ago!!! I am still playing catch up. I can enjoy the first riff for 3 years!

[@tman227]

"And then we blast!" lol you gotta luv it thanks for posting.

[@timpierceguitar]

Jeff M Thanks for subscribing Jeff! :) #la-grange #zztop

[@Yoohoo90]

Dammit, Tim..that solo was incredible!

[@timpierceguitar]

Keith Paradise Thanks Keith! :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@EchoSevenNine]

Thank you so much for your video's, Tim. I've been playing for 15 years and you are genuinely in my top 5 favourite guitarists. You have such a confident and relaxed playing style, its like i have zero worries that you're ever going to play a wrong note... Such a pleasure to listen to and watch. PLEASE keep them coming! If you're ever in Ireland i'll buy you a Guinness!

[@timpierceguitar]

EchoSevenNine Thanks!... more videos to come :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@jchigheagle]

A natural born guitarist . . . teacher. . . and gentleman!

[@zomertaz]

You're one hell of a musician brotha

[@Dotbrt]

Maaaaaaan! You just blew my mind. This is superb!

[@davidaxelbaum8293]

Tim, I've been studying guitar my whole life 50+, absolutely love the way you teach. I've always wanted to know what's in a guys head as the chords are moving by. This is great. Thanks

[@Mission2Transition641]

i was gonna skip this lesson, as ive heard LAGRANGE ten billions times, and its an easy 3 chord shuffle...that freaking SOLO still makes my jaws drop! THANKS!

[@MrRagAndBoneMan1]

mate,, that lead playing at the start was Awesome,,,,, if you wanna adopt a 48 yrs old geezer let me know... :) awesome... i'm signed up....

[@Corey_G]

You do such a great job on your tones.

[@jimjimm2134]

Tim I love it when you come out with a new lesson i'm like a kid in a candy store, its mind blowing every time I see and hear you do the cover in the beginning, I said it before and i'm sayin it again you are the man. Thank you for taking the time to show us your lessons and thank your wife for doing the filming. Jim

[@timpierceguitar]

jim jimm Thanks for subscribing Jim! :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@robertp1651]

Thank you Tim. I have been playing it just like you show for years. Out of all the bands I saw covering this song. No one plays the intro part correct. Finally someone gets it.. Awesome playing.. Love your videos.. Keep up the great work my friend..

[@cuda426hemi]

Of course even Tim is using the wrong guitar - La Grange intro was 1955 stop tail Stratocaster!!!! (and he is obviously not playing the lead close to accurately) 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@13thAMG]

Geeeeeeeeeeeeezuz, Tim! You NEVER cease to amaze me. How much more awesome can you get?! I think I enjoyed watching you play that more than seeing Billy do it. Thank you. Rock on, man! J.

[@timpierceguitar]

13thAMG Much appreciated! :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@Producelikeapro]

Amazing Tim!!

[@timpierceguitar]

Warren Huart Recording Thanks Warren! #la-grange #zz-top

[@Producelikeapro]

Of course Tim Pierce Guitar you Rock!

[@nandalal108]

ZZ Boogie, love it!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes you can't beat it nandalal108! Tim Pierce Guitar rules!

[@sipius22]

This is still the best lesson for this song!

[@NozarMortazavi]

fascinated by your playing , like always,,,....the way your fingers runs fluently accross the fingeroard, and the way you hit the strings with the pick...just amazing. a real guitar mentor to me.

[@Guitarislife97]

You are so versatile during the solos... I wonder how many years of practice would somebody need to get on that level.

[@timpierceguitar]

Guitar is life Thanks.... not sure.... done it for a long time :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@sixslinger9951]

10,000 hours PER LICK ;)

[@jenton70]

Subscribed. I've watched a few now and these lessons are amazing.

[@timpierceguitar]

jenton70 Thanks! #la-grange

[@jonathanlambert7004]

That was mind blowing . Poetry in motion . Ben Hogan of the guitar

[@jandrix83]

is not a new that tim is an awesome guitarist,but his lessons are the most apreciated for me(whith martys lessons)they take the best songs of the best guitarist,imo.thanks tim.you play,you teach,you rock!!! ;)

[@frantisekvtelensky820]

Just found your channel few minutes ago... You are THE MAN! Awesome stuff! Subscribed. :)

[@joeherrjr]

Very informative, Tim. Thank you.

[@timpierceguitar]

joeherrjr Thanks for subscribing joe! #la-grange #zz-top

[@keelykov]

Tim is an awesome guitarist in his own right let alone great teacher. Very cool.

[@davidevans3175]

Stop playing classic tunes better than the artists themselves. Its rude. :)

[@petera.michaelsen4657]

Billy plays phenomenal, this doesn’t even touch him, i tough he would miss a note when i saw him this year, he didnt

[@davidevans3175]

Peter A. Michaelsen Billy's got a killer tone and feel, totally unique, no question about it. But Tim does touch it, which is why he's an A-list player who has worked with everybody in town. Don't be knocking Tim. Cheers.

[@runrabbitrun4342]

Yeah it just to bad he played this on a non Les Paul Guitar originally, Or should I say in 72 he was playing on some piece o crap

[@gilouseb]

Funny and true!

[@Blackwood260]

@@davidevans3175 Why don't YOU show us how Jupiter?!

[@432b86ed]

I was hoping you were going to keep on soloing the entire video.

[@dariusburzynski5547]

Tim you are true Master, I know I will never play like you, but I enjoy watching you tremendously 👍👍

[@DavidCWhite-rf1nh]

Tim Pierce is my new spirit animal. Wish I had found him years ago!

[@ahmedrashed78]

subscribed!

[@timpierceguitar]

ahmed rashed Thanks for subscribing! #la-grange #zz-top

[@TheGuitarMan71]

I grew a beard when I watched this

[@peterpedersen1641]

Funny, As you can see, I have a beard.. Back in 1984 I was building the North Dallas Tollway I am a contractor/guitar player. So the money is from Pouring Concrete 24/7. Back then it was 12 inch beard and a baseball hat. One day a white Caddac pulls up by where I was yelling at a bunch of my guys. I look over and it's the kind Reverend, Billy Gibbons. At that time, he didn't wear that cap he does now. A baseball hat, long beard, just like mine. Somebody says, Hey ZZ Top! I walked over and he says to me, "Hey Brother" Are we sons of different mothers?" We had a short conversation, but he was impressed with our building the elevated highway, etc. Then said, Go to the bar Poor Davids, which is near Dallas. Bring the guys. Well, he wasn't there, but the bar keep said, all your drinking is on The Reverend! So, that weekend, I figured out how to play a bunch of ZZ Top tunes. Pretty easy actually. So now, 30 some years later. Watching Tim show how to play it, blows me away. Back then, no internet, no video lessons, you had to put the record on, play a minute back and forth. Figure the fingering. Etc.. You know the drill if you are over 40.. LOL Rev Billy has so much talent that even when he was in his early 20s jamming around Texas, he was quickly known as the Top of the Top in Jammin Texas Blues playing. I also met Stevie and Jimmy Lee Vaugn at Poor Davids. Saw him many times there. Sold me on learning Texas Blues. Anyway, beards are good. I have had mine since I was 17 years old. Now 65, the wife loves it... Enjoy.

[@TheMonolake]

And some insight

[@rickowenkennedy]

Ok, that does it. Forget Clapton, Tim Pierce is (Guitar) God.

[@Doubrelle]

i know its sacrilege but the solo here is way above anything BG could have done and still in keeping with the song - thats the secret never let your virtuosity compete with the song only be in service to it - Tim nails it here

[@chatter7653]

One of the most idiosyncratic solos ever , to the point nobody, probably even Billy G. hasn't re-created the studio version the same since lol

[@billypopali]

can you adopt me?

[@stratman457]

+Billy Justus adopt me too!

[@aixpert291]

No! Me!!

[@bushibayushi]

You are the MAN Tim, one of the most tasteful players around, loved the intro solo!

[@garrybullard1479]

I would much rather take lessons from you more than anyone else I know of! You are "Tops" in my book! You are one "Rockin'" dude man. You really must have done a lot of good things in life. For you are "Truely Blessed"! Ya must of been born with a guitar in your hands!!

[@rogerhundley9490]

Just came across this video after noodling around on the guitar and stumbling across the riff to it. Decided hey, lets go see what lessons are on the tube. You make it look so damn easy. Natural. Fun! I give the HELL up.... I'll never get there.

[@michaelbrowder5099]

Every time I click on one of your videos I'm totally blown away. Your lessons are very easy to follow and always inspire me to pick my guitar back off the stand.

[@jankenter9848]

Man oh man....Tim, you are an excellent guitarplayer and a very good teacher as well!!

[@timpierceguitar]

Jan Kenter Thanks Jan! :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@donaldwalker5534]

For many many years I have played this song the wrong way after seeing this video and you’ve made me and taught me how to correct it the right way I am totally amazed on your teaching thank you so much guitar players appreciate a guy like you that teaches us to do the things the Funway instead of the wrong way wow I feel so great now playing at the correct way and being able to be more creative walk the style of the coil thank you for your help you’re awesome

[@bobwferguson]

It’s amazing to have access to a guitar player like yourself learning from you than any other

[@DZKMN74]

Yea.. that’s about as incredible a solo you’ll see anywhere, anytime. Good lord.. 😳😳. That was amazing 👏👏.

[@stevelaforce7806]

I love how much joy you express when playing Tim...

[@guitarDad100]

Wow. That was the most comprehensive cover of this song I have seen on the web yet. Thanks for posting this great lesson.

[@timpierceguitar]

guitarDad100 Thanks for subscribing! :) #la-grange #zz-top

[@gotcha373]

I just stumbled across Mr. Pierce's video and I'm loving how without a doubt he could play it note for note but decided to add his own "flare" not showing off and destroying the song like allot tend to do. Classy Man, very well rounded and now I'm a subscriber..✌️

[@131bjames]

Lovely lesson, Tim. I love how you can chuckle at yourself when you mispronounce the odd word. My mantra is fast becoming your catchphrase, " I'll do it better this time". Thanks again.

[@131bjames]

Addendum to last. That should have read " Your catchphrase is fast becoming my mantra" ;-)

[@timpierceguitar]

Bill James :) Thanks Bill! #la-grange #zz-top

[@BurninRevolver]

I love how you put so much passion in that guitar.

[@timpierceguitar]

BurninRevolver Thanks for subscribing! #la-grange

[@excession444]

I just bought Tim's teaching package, available through his website. It is extensive, inspirational, and his teaching style is accessible and natural. It's fucking brilliant. Tim Pierce literally rocks (in numerous styles) the shit out of online teaching courses. I've already cut my third finger open trying Hendrix style unison bends, but I love pulling those bends over this tune!

[@rockhardlyable]

I an so jealous of your ability. Thanks. We saw ZZ Top live two days ago. Wild times in senior citizen land .

[@TonyDupre]

That little lick you throw in at 0:29 hot damn

[@paultee5014]

Simply amazing.....what a wizard and a fabulous teacher,

[@J0nny61]

Guitar god and musical legend. Thanks Tim.

[@larrydoss]

Tim, you truly are my guitar hero. You are by far the best studio musician I have ever had the pleasure to communicate with. You speak the language very fluently. One day I hope to get to meet you and shake your hand. God bless.

[@twincam825]

Best teaching videos on you tube you are the man love your amp collection drool,drool,drool.

[@dannyhayden1170]

Timmay!!!!!! GUITAR GOD!!!

[@johnwaugh365]

I am so glad you still get 'artifacts' because it shows me you are still human. Billy Gibbons plays it all over and gets artifacts too. So awesome. There is a great 'live' recording of this now on the new album ZZ Top "Raw". Thank you for this, very helpful.

[@davethebeau1365]

Excellent instruction. Right combo of slowing down/ breaking down/ a few repetitions/ and moving on. Great camera angle and sound too.

[@probono9341]

Attention to detail is what sets Tim apart from other players. That, and of course, immense talent developed from years of hard work. Thanks Tim.

[@RienDekker]

Tim, i said it before, but you are SO DARN AMAZING! Your playing almost hurts my ears and senses, so great it is. Thanks for all your work, and sharing your knowledge for free with these awesome courses on youtube and on your own site. Cheers from the Netherlands!

[@hughmcarthur6487]

Thank you very much for this lesson. Reasonably easy to learn (with your assistance) but oh so very cool to be able to play.

[@licksnkicks1166]

This is just so incredible OMG! My heart is beating a million miles an hour! Thank you!! Omg!!❤️💕🎸

[@GPLP335]

Man you're such an amazing player...you blow me away every time...thanks!!!!!

[@mikeymumblesreal]

Possibly the most badass song ever written.

[@heavymetal19610]

This lesson was inspirational.....so clear and concise! Thanks for sharing!!

[@alanwatson1061]

TIM... you are 'BOMBS AWAY'... i love it and thank you SO MUCH!