Last Train to Clarksville (The Monkees - Lesson)

[@bobchristopher7383]

Thank you very much for the lesson... Cheers Bob

[@gtrjoe1901]

My Pleasure ~ Appreciate the kind note ~ My Best ~ joe

[@bergtahminjian1932]

Very nice teaching,i learned a lot about this song,ty.

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome, I'm glad to help ~I appreciate your time & kind comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@billydarico6180]

What a fantastic lesson! I love playing this song, when I was a kid my friend and I would watch their TV show every week I wish I could go back to 1966-1967 !!

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome, where does the time go???? ~ I'm glad to help and I always appreciate the kind note ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@ninamackillop4383]

Thank you. I've wanted to be able to play this song ever since I was 10 years old. Now at 52 I can!

[@gtrjoe1901]

Isn't that too cool ~ Nothing like playing a great song!! We're the same age so I can relate. I'm glad to help and I always appreciate the kind note ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@7775Kevin]

Good job. Thanks for posting this, one of my favorite Monkees songs. I appreciate you putting in the time to create this lesson.

[@gtrjoe1901]

I'm honored and pleased to help ~ My Best for a Prosperous New Year ~ Joe

[@samanthab.1912]

Knew how to play this a long time, but was hoping this would show me a way to avoid arpeggios. No such luck. Thanks for the insight for the solo, which instead of strumming, I'll fingerpick for effect.

[@DMSProduktions]

LOL! It's a PART of the song!

[@iamtoothewalrus]

I just saw the Monkees in Denver, Mike and Micky were in great form. Micky still sounds like he did 45 years ago, great under appreciated singer!

[@demondom2]

Greetings once again good buddy. Felt like hoppin that last train to Clarksville. Low and behold... there you are again. Hope you and yours are safe and sound at home. Your years of hard work and service as always, much appreciated Sir. God bless.

[@gtrjoe1901]

Doing well in these crazy times! You're very welcome! Always glad to help & I appreciate your time and kind note ~ My Very Best ~ Joe

[@gordonwong1946]

Thank you. It fits in my wheelhouse right now, but moves me closer to soloing and going up the neck.

[@gtrjoe1901]

Keep at it my friend - it will come!! If this hack can do it - anyone can! Good Luck.....My Very Best ~ Joe

[@pda49184]

Many thanks Joe. I stumbled across the intro one day but needed you to show me the rest.. Wasn't what I'd figured.. I'd never have got the lead break..Brilliant...

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome - it's a pleasure to help and I take my lessons seriously...trying to present the best possible lesson, and kind comments like yours are my joy in all the effort. Much appreciated ~ My Very Best ~ Joe

[@marklouis214]

Joe, Excellent job on your Last Train to Clarksville lesson. The original Monkees record featured Louie Shelton on lead guitar. I saw a concert video of him playing Last Train to Clarksville, and your lead break is very true to Louie's version. He said that several session guitarists wanted to play on the Monkees recording, but he got it because he created the unique intro riff and lead break.

[@ButtBelch]

Last night, I saw the Monkees in concert at the Houston Arena Theatre. They opened with "Last Train to Clarksville." Peter Tork played the same lead chords you teach in your video. At the same time, Mike Nesmith alternated between G and F chords on his 12-string white Gibson guitar. It was very cool to see Nesmith play with the Monkees again after all these years!

[@McRonson]

FANTASTIC! Thank you very much for this!

[@Yostopactinjive]

Dude you are a great teacher. Thanks man. My first memories are my brothers putting this song on first thing in the morning when I was like 4 years old and this song was brand new. I would not have played guitar if I never heard this then. Now I can play it thanks to you.

[@gtrjoe1901]

Your so very welcome ~ It's joy to help and I so appreciate the time to let me know ~ it makes all the time worth it. All My Best ~ Joe

[@robertevans2143]

Love the Monkees songs. Always wanted to learn this but could never get the lead part right. Thanks for the lesson. Good job.

[@old-timeangler5356]

Thanks, Joe, I at least know more now than I did 15 minutes, I appreciate you efforts to help others,like myself.

[@gtrjoe1901]

Dennis Lerro You're very welcome ~ It's nice to read a great comment like yours, it makes it worth every second! My Best ~ Joe

[@Crouchman2]

Excellent, Joe. Well done. Thanks!

[@robastor3342]

great work. i love how you make it so easy to learn. many people show off but you teach how to play !! thank you very much!

[@gtrjoe1901]

Hell - I'm too old to care about showing off LOL - I'm glad you liked, this was a fun one to learn and share. My Very Best ~ Joe

[@myway43]

The biggest set back I find here on YT is when I am setting here playing at night is you find so many different artist played their songs in slightly different tunings. Sometimes right on 440 tuning , other times slightly higher, some times a slight bit lower. I need about ten guitars set at different tunings. Not enough time, not enough guitars! lol

[@rickvia8435]

Great work, Joe. Always great work with you.

[@gtrjoe1901]

A pleasure and I always appreciate kind notes ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@mrmethane10]

Why don't any music books show the exact chords for songs as used by the professionals - how the hell do they expect us to learn. I gave up trying to learn the guitar after many many years of frustration. This may persuade me to have one last try before consigning them to the loft for ever.

[@robertdavis3433]

Good explanation. Louie Shelton said their were 3 guitars playing over each other, when it was recorded. Good video From Sacramento

[@gtrjoe1901]

Glad to help! I did not know that.....Thank you for you're time & the kind comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@gtrjoe1901]

@sdcb27 I'm only picking >6th string/3rd fret to open 3rd string; then pick in order= 4th string/3rd fret, open 3rd string, open 2nd string; 4th string/2nd fret, open 3rd string, open 2nd string; open 4th string - repeat. All down picking, I personally do not pick this up and down. Hope that helps ~ Joe

[@Deviantmoon666]

Excellent video, Joe! Thank you!

[@OskarHope]

The original Monkees record featured Louie Shelton on lead guitar. I saw a concert video of him playing Last Train to Clarksville, and your lead break is very true to Louie's version.

[@MikeFromNashville]

Perfect lesson Thank You sir! Virtual hand shake and a pint. Great!!!

[@gtrjoe1901]

MMMmmmm Beer is good!! Much appreciated ~ Thanks so much - I love figuring out these great songs and of course sharing! My Best ~ Joe

[@d5u2ke]

Great lesson! Thanks! You've got it totally nailed. And now I do too!

[@gtrjoe1901]

Ha ha! Most excellent ~ It's why I do these. I appreciate you're time and kind comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@1mespud]

Great tutorial! It's crucial to know the DNA of these licks...

[@gtrjoe1901]

+1mespud For sure!! Glad to help and I appreciate the time & kind comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Hi! Thanks so much for this lesson - I've been trying to figure out this beautiful song since 1967. I'm not too sure about "you'll have it in no time", but I'll keep trying!

[@Ronno4691]

Bernd, it looks like the bass note is G, on the 3rd fret of the E string (the thickest string on the guitar neck. From there, he picks the F note, 3rd Fret on the D string then picks the same string on the fret behind (or 2nd Fret) down to the 1st fret and so on. Afterwards, he adds in the open B and E strings by finger picking them at the same time as he picks the F, Fb & E notes on the D string (or fourth string). All that from just watching this for the first time and not played a guitar in over six months. Persevere!!

[@jbix909]

Excellent. On the f you thought about barring; try add the 9 for a little flavor. The lead sounds great. Very wrecking crew.

[@rotanal9563]

very interesting tutorial, you have been disclosing us a sound world, thanks!

[@gtrjoe1901]

My pleasure!

[@maxwelld1961]

This was a lot of fun to learn, thanks for posting

[@tommybrackett5519]

Thank you, great teacher!

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome ~ I'm glad to help and I always appreciate the kind notes ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@hepgeoff]

Thanks for this tutorial! Been wanting to learn and you rocked it! Much appreciated!

[@casino321]

good job - great tone!!!!!!!

[@gtrjoe1901]

My pleasure, glad to help and hear that you like ~ I appreciate the comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@TheBbtlegit]

Great job.

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome ~ Glad to help ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@williamwallace1148]

I always wanted to learn this song lol - best bubblegum song and thanks for simplifying it - best way to play this!

[@gtrjoe1901]

Excellent!! Glad to help & appreciate the kind note. My Best ~ Joe

[@grammarcheck]

Thank! I've also been interested in that riff forever. And your tone is fantastic!!! I don't know what you're playing that Lyon tele through, but the sound is awesome!

[@COGXSOLDIER]

Great job thanks for tellin us all the details so we can sound like pros when playing this

[@Beatlesfanize]

Wow Great Job!!!!!!

[@rickvia8435]

Incredible...

[@Pomdaddy]

Great lesson thanks!

[@tima9556]

nice lesson, great tone...

[@JamesBanner]

Thanks for the tip on the middle eight part, that was helpful!

[@abcdee108]

Thanks.

[@psjlund]

Love it!

[@railroading29]

thanks joe...

[@gtrjoe1901]

I've noticed that also, but I'm not sure it's that the videos aren't tuned to 440. I think the YT player and how it converts the uploaded video or plays it back with the flash format changes the pitch slightly. I know this because it happens to my videos....just one of the quirks of YT we have to put up with ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@gtrjoe1901]

@margrte Glad to hear you like it & I appreciate the comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@blurrg1]

Hey bro thanks again for this one. I am so happy you put the actual solo in. Man it gives it more flavor. I love the C7 and D7 chords to. They make it more fun. I'm sure you get this a lot request lol but if you can check out Vallerie has an awesome intro and Daily Nightly, and Salesman you would really get a kick out of these tunes. Thanks again

[@gtrjoe1901]

My pleasure, glad to help, it's a fun song to play ~ I appreciate the comment ~ My Very Best ~ Joe

[@Bigbuddyandblue]

That butterscotch Tele looks good enough to eat !

[@gtrjoe1901]

~Glad you like and I appreciate the comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@williamwallace1148]

Thx - very good!

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome ~ Glad to help & appreciate the kind note! ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@gtrjoe1901]

Thank you for the nice complement!! I saw a video of him doing this on YT and that is how I figured it out!! I research all my video's as much as possible, I feel I need to present the best possible lesson. Glad you like. My Best ~ Joe

[@dermot51]

Nice Joe have that ascending riff G to F maj7 sorted now thanks

[@mellotronn]

To see the real deal, the one who played on the original record, check out Louie Shelton's video.

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome - I appreciate the comment ~ Joe

[@talon615]

WELL DONE BROTHER!!!!

[@DanTaylorSr]

Nice sound bro!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

I forgot to mention, I love all the Monkees song, especially the song Valeri. I have not seen too many tutorials on Valeri.

[@Marsbonfire007]

Try looking for the tab on Songsterr.

[@sdcb27]

Question on the arpeggios, are you picking all the strings including the open strings within the cord? Sounds like hitting on the root and cross picking on way back up?

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome. To get the tone, you need single coils - so that means the strat you have and use the bridge pick up, If your amp has a vox type setting use that or a clean tone with a bit of reverb. That should do it, good luck ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@MichaelCaliri]

Great guitar song

[@gtrjoe1901]

Agreed - it's catchy and fun to play ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@HiggsFenderU2]

Nice tone and Tele mate!!

[@gtrjoe1901]

@MrLBFF1 My pleasure ~ Glad to help ~ Joe

[@Narzylok]

:O saludos desde calama san pedro de atacama Chile muy buen cover que gran tema

[@gtrjoe1901]

@coalsampler147 Thank you very much, I'm glad to help and appreciate you taking the time to let me know it helps. ~ Joe

[@gtrjoe1901]

@railroading29 ...take your time and enjoy the journey ~ it will come ~ Joe

[@duckbrew]

that helped a ton dude ..Thanks!

[@gtrjoe1901]

Glad to help and you're very welcome ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@railroading29]

great lesson....thanks for sharing i appreciate it..but i cant keep up being kinda sorta new to playing the guitar...lol....

[@sdcb27]

Right on, TY! Great lesson

[@incredibledisc]

Great lesson Joe. Thanks a lot. One question though - how do you get that tone? I have a Epi Les Paul, a Rickenbacker 12 string and a cheap strat knock off and would love to get the sound you have on this clip.

[@gtrjoe1901]

Well, they are usually written with basic generalizations. I take all kinds of things into account for my lessons, guitar tabs, other lessons on YT and live artists videos. Taking all that into account I try to get an accurate lesson, Don't give it up, there are tons of good stuff on the net now & you should be able to be a good player with some hard work (that can be fun also) and time. Take a small part get that down then move to another, you'll be on your way to outplaying ME ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@TwoWeekCowboy]

What a wonderful and humble post...and your explanation/lesson is excellent.

[@bradnelson2637]

Right on!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Thank you for posting this. I Love the sound that is coming out of the telecaster! I have questiions, is the tele you built and shown on your others lessons? Also what kind of amp are you using. I have bad luck with the telecasters. I tried the MIM FSR Telecaster, the Squire Classic Vibe 50s tele. Maybe when I get another tele, I should upgrade the pickups. What pickups are on your tele you are using now in this video? I love the twangy sound of the tele, what kind of pickups you suggest I get to have like a Keith Richard sound and the twangy sound, that the tele is famous for? Thanks.

[@gtrjoe1901]

+Angel Martinez The tele is made by Logan Guitars - really great tele's (I sold my Fender because I liked his so much and they are not real expensive). For sound I am playing through Amplitube 3 software on my Windows computer. I just set up a clean Fender type amp with some compression and that did the trick. I'll have to check out Valerie - stay tuned ~ My Very Best ~ Joe

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

+gtrjoeles Hey thank for you posting this! Logan guitars, I am at there website now, is your guitar the White Blonde or the Natural Black tele. I have one other question, I know any guitar can play anything but for the Keith Richards stuff, would you play this guitar or a tele with a humbucker in the nect, like a Fender Classic Series '72? Sorry for the many questions, I am trying to buy a Tele. Thaks.

[@SIRONEDRAGON]

cool !!!

[@gtrjoe1901]

My pleasure ~ Glad to help ~ I appreciate the comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@stuarthoward4342]

Thanks brosky!

[@stuarthoward4342]

Good and slow teaching so we can get it right!

[@gtrjoe1901]

You're very welcome! Always glad to help & I appreciate your time and kind note ~ My Very Best ~ Joe

[@mattgearytransplanted]

great job mate! however, your cat looks less than impressed!

[@gtrjoe1901]

Appreciate that....I think the cats turn a deaf ear to my playing ;^))

[@EmmaPeelman]

Aha I taut I heard a puddy tat at 12:30...

[@gtrjoe1901]

My pleasure - I appreciate the comment ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@michaelcaliri2795]

The first 2 chords,what are they?

[@gtrjoe1901]

C7th to D7th (www.learn-acoustic-guitar.com/beginner-guitar-chords-lesson-learn-the-c7-chord/) Hope that helps ~ My Best ~ Joe

[@michaelcaliri2795]

Thanks,I just could not tell not that I don't know what a C7 or D7 was

[@JP5466]

I think Glen Campbell played guitar on the original record.

[@jonlyksett8340]

Ben Dover , it was Louie Shelton, not Glen.

[@bytwyzz]

WHERE;S MY CIGAR ?!

[@gtrjoe1901]

In the Humidore ~ Help yourself!! My Best ~ Joe

[@bytwyzz]

cheers bro !