Led Zeppelin’s - “Nobody’s Fault but Mine” - Guitar Lesson

[@richard66754]

Love your enthusiasm for Led Zeppelin. Thank you for taking the time to teach these songs. I hated Zeppelin for most of my life, then a few years ago, I finally sat down and unpacked their music. I was such a fool for not getting into them sooner.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Not to worry, Pete Townshend has still not come around.

[@bws1971]

@@JohnnyArtPavlou oooooh, sick burn, LOL

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

@@bws1971 I love Pete, but I think it’s kind of silly when it comes to Led Zeppelin. Maybe by now he has changed his mind about them. Anyway, he likes the guys. It’s just that it seems he was not able to connect with her music. I know that sometimes a thing… You can respect a band without necessarily being a fan of their music. It goes without saying that Led Zeppelin is/are/were extraordinary.

[@bws1971]

@@JohnnyArtPavlou I feel that way about some bands too

[@aafjeyakubu5124]

I've always loved their music. Sadly. I never really appreciated it until I picked up the guitar.

[@AuCeVi]

I've seen lots of lessons for this song, and this is without a doubt the most complete one. Master!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Yay!!

[@danabiondo9243]

Yes! Genius !!!

[@matthewstreb6886]

Absolutely agree. Phenomenal lesson, great enthusiasm. Thank you sir.

[@DoctorEnigma01]

Jimmys mastery of scales is what sets him apart, many times completely changing to another scale and still making it fit seamlessly. I think people get confused thinking it’s sloppy but it’s not, he was always pushing the envelope, while he did miss a note here and there it was amazing how far he could push it

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Amen!

[@ThiagodMoraes]

That is so true. I have seen enough live Zeppelin to confirm. Page is a guitar wizard!!

[@timothyslaughter476]

Zeppelin.....the original heavy metal band...the original hair band....the band that every other band in the history of bands aspired to be.....they were simply the best of all time.

[@tektoniks_architects]

That commentary about the Qunital chord was fantastic. Great way to break it all down. Jimmy's emotional, bendy, "weepy" playing in this track perfectly fits the theme of the song, and also the mood of the band at this specific point in time in their history.

[@jppagetoo]

What allowed all this to work was the harmonic space that JPJ created for Jimmy. Jonesy has great ears, when Jimmy took a left turn Jonesy knew how follow and support him. They were always listening to each other. As a guitar player, I am a huge Jimmy Page fan, I love his work... but JPJ is the magic dust, the secret sauce, the foundation that allowed for all this improv to work. How about covering some JPJ in a future video?

[@richardclark.]

It is difficult to notice from solely a LZ perspective, but JPJ probably had more influence on the style and direction than all other members. When you listen to the Crooked Vultures album it becomes blatantly apparent.

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

@@richardclark. Agree with the first part. Not a huge fan of TCV so I can’t comment because I haven’t listened.

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Bonzo really followed Page, not JPJ, and quite often Jones was holding the tune together. Especially on live versions of this tune, Bonham beat the hell out of everyone and REALLY challenged Page.

[@brandonbowers5592]

What about John Bonham? He was equally talented.

[@heaththompson6034]

I think a reason that Page, and all the members of Led Zeppelin, could live in the moment as you said, Carl, was how good they were as musicians, and how rich and wide their musical vocabulary was. It's like a person that's a really interesting speaker - they can change up the words on every delivery and still get their point across. Just brilliant.

[@robertacolarette1594]

Carl, I love it when you pull up on that last chord. That is such a monster.

[@BROOKS39]

Probably one of my favourite LZ songs. Thank you for posting

[@WarrenAndrews-w5x]

Awesome brother from Warren 😎

[@straycatflauter5377]

We are lucky to have an instructor with the passion and ability you have , great job on all the videos I've seen

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Aw. That’s so kind!

[@heaththompson6034]

Unbelievable breakdown and tutorial on one of my favorite Zeppelin songs (actually one of my favorite songs from anyone). This is SUCH an insightful and understandable lesson. Amazing work, Carl!! Thank you!

[@heaththompson6034]

OK, I've got to also add: your analysis and instruction on the nuances in the performances is the BEST I've ever seen in any instructional work. You've de-mystified so many of the little subtleties that I've always loved in the performance of this song.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you so much. I’m so happy you enjoyed the video!!

[@nandopelusi7699]

Thank you for noticing and revealing the Mystery Chord. I saw Jimmy with the Black Crowes in NYC and first heard it then and knew it was deliberate. It was striking to hear it live. Great analysis.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Presence is the weirdest album they had with that strange cover photo but they made great songs from that session.. Bonham's drums sound the best on that also ,you can hear every tap from his kit ,......

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

It really is a very Bonham record. He beats the hell out of everyone on this one.

[@Gma7788]

Wrong. You obviously weren't born. The weirdO is YOU. Nothing strange about that photo. It entertained the people of 76. We were ready for this in 76.

[@PeterTea]

Thanks for this. My favorite song off of Presence. I love that start and stop rhythm thing they have going on in it.

[@markmcginty2927]

I love your Zepp vids. You always demonstrate the little stuff and adding the little cues and subtle pull-offs and bends has elevated my playing! I never realized how much Page bends his way into his notes before watching your vids and now I do it all the time because the bends make it all sound so much better. Thank you!

[@brunopaolucci6054]

Wow Carl! Your passion comes out in your tutorial! Thanks from a massive Zeppelin fan.

[@kowanmcgarry]

Keep it coming with the awesome Led Zeppelin songs.

[@johnh6532]

Fantastic lesson of a really great Zeppelin song. The mystery chord is great, never figured that one out. Can't wait to start using it. Great solo breakdown too, of course. Thanks!

[@Gma7788]

Not true. Sounds nothing like the original recording.

[@baillar100]

A couple of minutes into the video, I wondered whether you would talk about "that chord" I'd heard on the live Zep recordings from 1979 and 1980. And then, yes- the Mystery Chord! Very nice indeed. I'm not a guitarist but I love the care and intelligence you put into your analysis of Page's work. Of course all of this highlights how careful and brilliant a guitarist Page was.

[@massapower]

Isn't it amazing how bands today can't be as original or as creative as the incredible CLASSIC rock bands. 😁 Great stuff Dude !😁👍🏻

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I think you’re absolute correct. And thank you!

[@HanValen]

What a great lesson and analysis of a great song. Love the mystery chord!! Thank so much and love the way you break songs down...seems like you are having a great time.

[@marting3614]

Incredible as always - love this song.

[@sungear]

Presence didn't do a lot for me but this song rocks and is my favorite on the album.

[@richardclark.]

@@sungear I was the same way but you have to let really give that album a chance to soak in. There is some incredible visual energy created that goes along with the music and can just take you there and get you lost. On Night Flight, when Plant wistfully says he remembers a picture of the lady with her baby, you know that smile. We all know that smile! And JPJs organ lifts us up with that thought while Page sneaks in just enough to get you ready for the major chord changes that drop you on top of that hill. And they do it over and over again. Three times in that song alone.

[@Cpt_Adama]

Between Carl and Sped I'm in Zepp Heaven, Thanks!

[@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy]

Another great break down of the great Jimmy Page. I hope that one day you get to jam with him, Carl. Love your work and his.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Man that would be ridiculous!

[@A_Final_Hit]

From what I've heard, Jimmy rarely ever plays guitar anymore, which is really sad, if true.

[@joshwaterfield4882]

The Mystery Chord... I recognized it right away from Dazed and Confused (live MSG '73). Great lesson - thanks, Carl!

[@Gma7788]

I recognised it from the pyramids

[@stevenjones6780]

I've never been as comfortable or happy in classic rock bands as I wish, but improvisational forms like jazz, oh yes! Perhaps that's one reason I keep coming back to JP/Zepp- always taking chances live (Here's to the 70's!). So very contrasting to the perfect 'in the can' jewels of captured timelessness that are each album/tracks. Those just get better through the years. At this point after a recent NDE, I'm just grateful for such things in my life...Thanks Carl for your continuing genius efforts...

[@nickcosta8062]

This epi was cool.. it reminded me of things id forgotten.. Especially the part about chord inversions.. That alone is gold... I also remember getting those page triplets together... It's still a part of my everyday rep.. The drums on this song must have influenced Alex VH a lot... Sounds like a lot of what he went after on the VH2 LP . I remember Presence and Physical Graffiti being bold records for zep... This was a dynamite breakdown... Always dug this tune and this album.. Awesome content as always...

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thanks buddy!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Well, we might also call it a gibi…😉

[@Gma7788]

Cool ended in 1978.

[@bradpoole400]

I've always liked this song. And, I like Zeppelin's version most.

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Brilliant breakdown! I find myself drumming with the guitar phrases while I listen to this. 😊

[@hazor777]

From one huge Zeppelin fan to another - live the content and way present it. They were such a captivating band, all the more reason why we’re still listening and talking about them today.

[@karlschihl6655]

This is one of my favorites, nice job!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ]

Carl, you sound amazing! Love your deconstruction of this tune and the live versions of NFBM contain some Epic Bonham/Page battles!!!!

[@jonashallberg2832]

Great video 👍 The man is back in town!

[@MrSaleendriver]

Very well done Carl! I really enjoyed this a lot! The best song on that album & in a fabulous way , you brought out the Jimmy & the Page beautifully !!

[@Gma7788]

Wrong. Stop wasting our time.

[@juliusmazepin1971]

Nice to see u really enjoying to teach us... your smile gives you away

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Aw! Thank you! I do love sharing my passion!

[@Pandamasque]

10:18 I discovered this chord (G with an A, as I call it) through trial and error back when I could barely play guitar. It became my favourite chord for years to come. Later I found that Jimmy uses it prominently in the Dazed and Confused jam, in the part just before the vocals vs guitar unison G "bend down" bit, where the rhythm sections stops and Jimmy bends the G behind the nut. Such a cool suspenseful sound!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Love that moment!

[@stratman9449]

i stagered a moment when we left "Nobodys fault but yours" and entered Guitarfretlessonworld of "inversions".....but i regained balance and moved on.....haa....🙂 love it Carl.....carry on....!!

[@stratman9449]

another very good rock song actually....Jimmy is sooo good.....

[@feldwebel7734]

muhmuhmuhnkey on my back....great breakdown Carl...lots of "goodies" here! thanks again

[@markkornett]

Great job Carl. That tone is amazing!

[@stricknine8623]

Beautiful Les Paul !!! Awesome Zeppelin song for guitar parts that sound great and are fun to play. Very well presented here !!!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@chcotydf1]

Another fun and uniquely insightful lesson!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ivanhecimovic8397]

Watching this brilliant lesson/analysis of one of Led Zeppelin's heaviest songs, it struck me Carl just how much Page expressed his creative artistic energy through the guitar and Led Zeppelin's music by as you say "playing for the moment". The general structure of the recorded studio version is there but the beauty of when they performed live was the spontaneity and the way Jimmy in particular mixed it up. You articulated this perfectly on this song. Love your work!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@keithagnew5934]

Thankyou Carl I found that very helpful. Your playing is masterful. Great advice for me too. Best wishes

[@michelforest6329]

My favorite Zeppelin song! Thanks for the break down, very interesting.

[@mcmillanalex]

The appreciation you have for music really comes through in your teaching. Comparing Jimmy Page to a painter (short/wide brushstrokes) is so appropriate! It dispels the whole "Jimmy Page is a sloppy guitar player" trend in one master stroke :D I'll never let my dad forget that he turned down free tickets to Led Zeppelin in the early 70s. He was born in 1945 so as someone who grew up listening to the hits of the 50s on the radio and then coming to love the Beatles and Stones during the 60s, Led Zeppelin - to him - sounded like heavy metal.

Yes! Amazing as always Carl, your depth of knowledge coupled with your hands on skill really inspires.

[@canadianintheukbrian]

The music of my youth, since I started to learn the guitar a few years ago in my early 50's I have rediscovered my love for Led Zeppelin when you listen to them now understanding more about music you appreciate how great Led Zeppelin are Jimmy Page came out will many delicious riffs that well never die, even today young players are discovering Led Zeppelin, and other great artist of that time, I find tone wise having a PAF based humbuckers on Les Paul or Les Paul type like I have gets that tone, great lesson Carl, love your channel,

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you soo much!

[@joekurtz8303]

What you call Pt 4(quintal) ,seen live(77'l, Jimmy's finger count 1-2-3-4, for sustain pause ,keeps the tone rich, the band in time- & a bit of showmanship. throughout the whole song . One of my best memories of this exciting song. That now when I hear this song I'm keeping a finger count in the air 1 2 3 4 till the next bar ,& always in time..

[@davegreen4236]

Oh heck yeah you got Jimmy’s vibe. He was always very spontaneous, a wreck less immensely exciting driver of solos and riffs. Tasteful too for rock, the resolves, com 7, etc. tasteful. One huge guitar study/ lesson he is and an enjoyable one. I learned guitar from him firstly and mostly. The Superhype Zeppelin Complete music book and Clapton Layla songbook w solo transcriptions, absorbed it like a sponge. This too was an old blues song, but the Presence version is nothing like the ol blues number. Jimmy new the blues well, Guitar Boogie, Page,Clapton, Beck, great blues record.My training record ya know. Then I got into the older stuff it of curiosity and interest, Robert Johnson, Muddy…..even Johnny Winter. Jazz was important, I always felt rock players got their taste from jazz, blue notes…etc chromatic, 1/4 bends…ya know

[@roycallahan2114]

Thank you Carl!! It is so gratifying to hear someone break down, for us mortals, Jimmy's amazing guitar work!!!! I grew up in the 60's-70's and upon hearing LZ 1 I knew life was changing for the better. Jimmy is a master of 'texture'. He covers the entire range from soft acoustic ; intro to 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave you', .. to blistering, gut wrenching, balls out, pyrotechnics: solo to 'Communication Breakdown', or the iconic solo of 'Stairway to Heaven'. A solo which 51 years later (Arrgh!) still brings goosebumps. I don't know about others, but i grew increasingly disappointed after LZ IV. What i do know is I was there when each album came out. I have listened to them so many times but I never fail to be enthralled by these albums. Jimmy is not only a master guitar player technically but a composer with few peers. Like so many bands LZ 'peaked' and then began a slow slide downward. The only band who didn't was the Beatles - they slid down and then finished brilliantly with Abbey Road. I am grateful to you Carl for providing brilliant insight into Jimmy's playing. Again. THANK YOU CARL!!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!!

[@mielazul3600]

I really appreciate the effort and enthusiasm you put into this. Hope you're doing well.

[@WindsOfNeptune]

Finally, the mystery chord from the live version is revealed! I’ve been a Zep nut since the 80s, love your inspired lessons on Page. Keep up the great work! 🙏

[@hsmith633]

You are so good at this-what a true expert you are!

[@markc1097]

This is spot on. You really nailed it, including the variations. Great stuff!

[@Geotubest]

Love Led Zeppelin!

[@lanatrzczka]

Definitely that mystery chord is in '73 Dazed and Confused right before the Page/Plant "aaahhhhhhh" part.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I’ll check it out!

[@aafjeyakubu5124]

Good God I love this song. Carl, thank you yet again!

[@joebolick112]

He uses that chord in the song remains the same movie, during the jam in Dazed and Confused… thanks 32 mystery solved for me today!!!!

[@bucktis9]

It seems Jimmy was a master of feel and rhythm

[@TonyCugs]

Just incredible. Your lessons are very inspiring. Always makes me want to pick up the guitar and get to it! Thank you.

[@mggtz]

Hi Carl….. so glad to see another video, they are great. Love to see more LZ content. Your breakdowns, feel and knowledge of their songs are second to none.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!

[@johnhudak3829]

Your tone is spot on, brother. Respect!

[@-Atmos1]

Like the intro & main riff .

[@kkupsky6321]

Despite this video being 6 months old it’d be surprising to most people that Carl has definitely got experience seven plus this many months. Four? I dunno I play drums and only learned to count so high. I love this guy. 😊

[@Clark1974CFH]

Awesome guitar class 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Henry77680]

When I met Jimmy Page once he simply told me - always have fun with the guitar - and that sums up Jimmy playing for me, he is having fun and pouring his heart in

[@emac1652]

"...throat and girth" What a great description of a chord! Great video once again Carl. Thanks

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Tutti

[@ImYourOverlord]

Very cool and fun piece 😁

[@madisongraham9307]

Sir Carl- amazing. Your best LedZ video so far. The breakdown and masterful execution put a smile on my face. I got to see LedZ live twice once upon a time. I hope you and Mr. Page could sit down together some day and compare notes….now that would be interesting. Best regards from ATX.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

That would be amazing!

[@oscar35575]

You a genius Carl.

[@nerad1994]

The harmonica work is equally explosive

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I know! He’s so underrated as a harmonica player. It’s such a great solo!

[@CoolSpuds]

Both Plant and Page are accomplished harmonica players

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Really? I didn’t know Page played the harp!!!???

[@robloxinaalisa8440]

More of this please ❤️

[@kcd2120]

Thanks very much for this - I’ll definitely be giving this one a go and very glad to have a new song to focus on (after 4 years of ‘self-teaching’……). It’s all too easy to get stuck in a rut of playing the same ones over and over, especially after a long day at work. Very glad to see your subscription numbers going up and up - well deserved.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@barrywarren4221]

Love this stuff Carl, can't wait to get this one down.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

What a great episode! Thank you for educating us on the brilliance of Jimmy. ✌️

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you!!

[@gavingraham4740]

Wow this was amazing. You should do more Zeppelin lessons!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Check out my channel and subscribe. Lots of Zep content up already!! Let me know what you think!

[@aiapaimei]

Great video. Great advice.

[@dagconst1]

Great run through! Subbed

[@asharmstrong6730]

A gem of a song, with so many great variations. Even though I'm not a musician and most of the technical stuff goes over my head, you explain it so well Carl, and illustrate it so well, I kind of understand much better what I'm hearing. I'd love to hear you do a deconstruction of Ten Years Gone, which is one of my favourite Zep songs.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

On the bucket list!

[@19del69]

Great job - Great song. Thank you!

[@elldr]

really like this song and you do it justice carl

[@mightymoe4628]

You da man when it comes to Zep

[@kowanmcgarry]

Amazing as always.

[@ImYourOverlord]

This is a real workout!

[@778899Tammy13]

Carl, fantastic breakdown of this amazing song..Presence is one of my favorites..For Your Life is incredible... ❤️ 🎸

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Me too. Presence is its own universe! It’s like nothing else! It’s extremely difficult material to cover!! Page was especially nuanced on this album.

[@stricknine8623]

The mystery chord was a cool nugget. I first explored that chord shape as a way to re-create the sound of a C add 9. (Or SUS2) The cool thing about it is that it is move-able and has pretty much that same "vibe" as a C add 9.

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Sounds l8ke a flange whoosh great feel

[@derekjackson1039]

One of my fave solos, def a guitar Lp would love for you to break down sick again Another go to solo. His drunken monk staggering intro lick is just amazing

[@budforler4338]

Nice vid well done 👍

[@orionfoote2890]

With some of the online tabs I’ve seen, there seems to be scant correlation to what I’m actually hearing on the record - this is great breakdown of it. Thanks.

[@Rockingoodman]

What a great song ! I must have heard 40 bands try to do this and never once with the attention to detail that Carl has added here. However, no matter how they try to break, it is still sounds great. With the one exception, I wish we could expunge the Neil Young version from all recordings and sanction him somehow. My goodness Jimmy Page right on stage with him, and he's still couldn't show any respect.

[@felipeeyer4481]

Great lesson!

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@ImYourOverlord]

Pure mad genius 😁

[@lloydloar1]

This is brilliant! Thank you!!

[@paulkelso6690]

Thanks Carl, pagey is always doing a little trickier things than most. ✌️😊

[@PauloNeuenschwander]

Hey Carl! What a lesson man!!! I was missing these Led Zeppelin's master classes! Even more when you teach some music theory that fits the music. Looking forward for the next one. 😁

[@trioguitar]

Definitely my favourite song from Presence. At the risk of admitting my own frailties, I'm definitely gonna go with that slide to the 4th fret as my preference! Also, as you were showing the various options, I definitely like the sound of the G natural early on, but then utilising the G# for the E chord finale - nice contrast. Cheers from Australia, Joey.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Cheers to you my friend!!

[@Richard_Lush]

That’s what you do too Carl when your band does Zep live. That’s why I love it. Thanks again for the tutorial. I’ll check your own stuff out as well. Didn’t know you had it out there.👍

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

Thank you! Please keep me posted on your thoughts!

[@Richard_Lush]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic somewhere between Christmas and being burned alive. That is so funny🤣 so you didn’t really change you just changed back to you👍 Did the same thing when I retired after 32 years with Exxon. Long hair, earrings. That was the old me🤣

[@garymor5429]

Excellent lesson!! Thanks! The Guitar has me baffled. A standard with a custom neck. Gibson custom shop? I've never seen one like that. Sounds nice. Thanks again.

[@CarlBaldassarreMusic]

I know! It’s a 1974 LP Deluxe with a factory installed custom neck. It was then modded by a previous owner who routed out the mini humbuckers and replaced them with full size pickups which makes it look like an LP standard body. I bought the guitar in 1980 from my FOH engineer at the time. I was 21 years old and didn’t realize what a rare bird I had, I just liked the way it looked and played! Now I appreciate everything about it. It’s definitely my #1 (it weighs a bloody ton btw)!….

[@garymor5429]

@@CarlBaldassarreMusic It started as a deluxe. I never would have guessed. it sounds awesome and looks outstanding for a '74. Don't let it go. I quit playing around 6 years ago because of hand issues and still wish I didn't sell my guitars. I can still live through other players. Thanks.