Long Way To The Top Guitar Lesson | AC/DC

👉 Over 600 Song Guitar Lessons With Chords, Tabs, & Lyrics: www.JustinGuitar.com/songs In this rock lesson, we'll learn how to play Long Way To The Top by AC/DC. This is a creat beginner AC/DC song - great fun, pretty easy, and a real classic. And yes, the guitar is a Gretsch Malcolm Young model. #justinguitar #guitarforbeginners #acdc
👉 Video Chapters
00:00 Demonstration
01:34 Introduction
02:09 Riff 1
04:32 Riff 2
06:08 Riff 3
07:40 Riff 4
11:11 Bagpipe Riff
13:55 Riff 5
14:52 Playing Tips
15:15 Riffs 6 & 7
16:28 Conclusion
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[@TySoN78]

Adding the bagpipe bit on the guitar is an amazing addition… love it

[@Teachering]

Malcolm Young was a marvelous rhythm player. His timing was exquisite. Guitar players can learn a lot from him. Angus is no slouch, either. What a fine lesson, JustinGuitar.

[@ZigbertD]

High Voltage, Let There Be Rock, Powerage, Highway to Hell, and Back in Black were my Rock Guitar 101 class when I was first learning guitar as a teen. I owe a debt I can never repay to Malcolm Young.

[@bobbyxdazzler]

love the sound of that guitar

[@darrylt1031]

that's essentially the same guitar that Malcolm Young uses...

[@Bibby1971]

I played a lot when I was a kid, but for some reason stopped playing. I just recently started playing again and I have to say, I wish we had KZbin and guys like you teaching when I was a kid. You're a great teacher and you're so passionate about what you do. Thank you.

[@stephencurry2157]

Iron Alchemy did ya get back into it

[@jerkypat8296]

Same here. Grew up in the 80’s. Pick up the record needle put it back a couple groves and play it again. I did discover you could take a cassette, chew up some paper and stuff it in the 2 holes and make it recordable... had a cassette full of snips of songs that was SOOOO convenient to practice with. Then I found out they actually sold BLANK cassettes 🤔

[@tonyneal4716]

Agree, back in the 70's, if you wanted to learn a song you went to a music store and bought the book. Often the chords were very basic and not the same ones the artist played. Sometimes they weren't even the correct chords.

[@OzMike]

Wow... You're the first person I've ever seen play this riff right. Nobody ever plays the up stroke and It's the secret to the riff. I saw Malcolm do it in the video and it makes all the difference. Another reason why Justin is one of the best teachers on KZbin.

[@guitarguy5475]

Who would have thought an A, G, and D would take them to the top? Well done mate. RIP Malcolm. Lots of good times listening to this tune.

[@johnnyrotten5507]

never seen any guitar teacher who was enjoying themselves to a riff so much !!!!!!!!!!!

[@caylesemail]

I never seen anyone besides Angus young do this song justice until now. Well played

[@caylesemail]

PS amazing timing , I couldn't play it that slowly and count the beats , that's impressive , more so than playing this song hah!

[@Hotrod_Henry]

Angus only had a small part, Malcolm was the rhythm backbone through this whole song. Amazing what he could do with basically 1 chord.

[@jonatha_nbarron]

C Show it's the Aussie blood.

[@yupyuppers6792]

Excuse you?? What about School of Rock?

[@rickfrazier1148]

A Person Malcom wrote and built almost all of the song. So yes, angus was/is an extremely small portion of the band, but a powerhouse on the leads. His contribution to this song in particular is minuscule

[@tortugamer257xd7]

Wow amzing class and one of my all time favorite song from AC/DC ... my best band always I have heard them for more of 40 years

[@chiefwizzy]

AHHHHHH YEAAAAAA !!!! Gettin' had Gettin' took I tell you folks It's harder than it looks

[@shteebo]

I love songs with two guitars talking to each other, but of course, the parts by themselves don't sound like the song to listeners. Appreciate very much your suggestions on how to combine the parts and even add "bagpipe" to produce the familiar sound with one guitar. Very helpful video. Thanks for posting.

[@shanejones3747]

Thanks very much for what you do. You cover all material. Whenever i pick up my guitar to learn a song I always look for your videos. I always love the intros when you play the full song. So refreshing to see someone who really appreciates this amazing music

[@stephenszklarski5446]

Thank you for posting this

[@MegaGuitarpicker]

Great job with this one! I love the days of AC/DC with Bon Scott most. Rockin' Blues! Anyone starting guitar should look back to this stuff. Simple (up to a point) but great jamming stuff! Thanks for this one!

[@timturner1719]

This guy's the best! I just love his easy teaching style and ligth, fun personality.

[@porkman995]

Justin......... You're the Man

[@oregieman]

Loved it Justin! 🎸 thanks for sharing!

[@xxaussiegamerxx5071]

It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll

[@olddognewtricks1293]

then how was it around back in the 70's mate?

[@simonhillier]

+Mark McCallum lol you are trolling right mate? We used to sing it at primary school...in the 70s. lolol

[@xxaussiegamerxx5071]

Didn't realise I had so many comments and likes haha

[@simonhillier]

Dont worry *****​ as long as you're still a legend in your own mind everything's ok

[@Moon0525_]

How to Spot a Strayan 101 ;)

[@yanovpolesski4452]

Спасибо, Джастин, прекрасный урок. Thank's Justin, it's a great lesson! Thanks!

[@grumpyauldman]

Loving the Friday ACDC lessons ... A LOT!

[@addigi5598]

love the sound Justin and great song to teach everyone.. Thanks for sharing

[@Imtherealsaturnsonic]

Excellent lesson Justin, thank you!!!

[@talonhirthe1994]

I never seen anyone besides Angus young do this song justice until now. Well played Спасибо, Джастин, прекрасный урок. Thank's Justin, it's a great lesson! Thanks! love the sound of that guitar

[@MrGuitars8]

Thank you for the lessons .

[@jonbyrne7621]

Excellent ! I'm 30 years playing the guitar on and off, my job always stopped me putting in the time I needed to be a good player! I seem to reteach myself every few years with a KZbin top up lesson lol. For such an easy song to play, I could never master the picking style. An hours practice after watching your video Justin ,I had it off to the T.. You break it down perfect, thanks so much, your lesson has inspired me to find more time to advance more, keep up the great work.. Rock on dude

[@davekoshi7236]

love you Justin - been watchin you for years - you are a great player and teacher, thank you

[@PriestUnleashed2012]

Nice Malcolm guitar! You got me on the right track with the bagpipes line. I moved it up an octave and dropped the rhythm guitar part and it sounds dead on. Thanks!

[@Marcinatorb]

You even play the guitar malcolm always used! This Gretsch Jet Firebird looks exactly like the signature model which just came out!

[@OrkSmegga]

This is awesome! I love this album, going to have to get this one down. Cheers!

[@xjimtayx]

Just over two years has passed, every time this video is on my suggested list I watch it and every time I fall in love with that guitar again.

[@mrlafayette1964]

One of the juiciest riffs ever ,well played and thanks for the lesson...I'm a little behind the times,just heard about Malcolm today.Hoping things get better for him

[@everly-shadystudios9900]

I've checked out dozens before this they all leave out something very well explained and very well detailed you're awesome I'm going to subscribe thank you!!!

[@maughi59]

Great !! I am learning play AC-DC songs with you !!

[@masongeorge7773]

Awesome lesson!!!

[@johntriglia3947]

Angus this lesson was way cool. Your a fun teacher. The bagpipes part was great . Thanks JT

[@blazepage1540]

You've Got The Best AC/DC Lessons Man!!!

[@gb9987]

fantastic thanks Justin, and the bagpipe part brilliant cheers

[@hutz13]

Great lessson and love the guitar!

[@davidmohr1920]

Great job and awesome song to learn timing :-)

[@tellybelly1001]

How the hell did I miss this.....dirty straight forward rock n roll...thanks Justin

[@myyootube2]

Love the way that guitar doesn't have any knobs in the way of the picking/strumming hand. Great lesson. Not as hard to get a good sound as I thought it would be.

[@andrewsutton7233]

Love it thanks we'll try it out at the next practice

[@vinoveritas4921]

This guitar sounds awesome !

[@boosh7two468]

Great lesson Justin. Thanks!

[@jagercaster]

Awesome take, sound and lesson.

[@jasondavis5592]

Guitar TONE! Something that seem's to be forgotten these days.The Young brothers may only use 4-5 chord song approaches, but they do it really (WELL). Angus always deliver's a great "SOLO". Their so called simple rhythm section leaves so much space for the huge guitar sound they bring. I appreciate the detail you put into these lesson's . Most pub bands butcher ac/dc licks.. Not so easy REPLICATED. I'm in love with that Malcolm Young replica guitar you got there sounds (SWEET).

[@beverlin66]

awesome lesson great sound and rythm

[@RK7252]

As always, awesome job. Strange how three simple chords can result in in such a unique song. You nailed it.

[@MedfordHills]

Great as always

[@aeonsmusic]

Awesome lesson - thank you!

[@gustomundo]

How could anyone give this a thumbs down? Sweet song, great presentation.

[@simflyr1957]

its a long way to the top if ya wanna rock and roll and so new; you don't even know, what you don't even know ( BUT ) I'm lovein" it. This is my on-line instructor...

[@barryoneill1703]

I love that sound.

[@Larry342516]

Great lesson Justin. thank you

[@yavivanov6650]

Awesome as always! :)

[@stuarttaylor4990]

Mesmerising 😊

[@manometians]

Malcolm is the man! Nice lesson, thanks

[@FrenchyFrencher]

I believe the correct order is "Malcolm, Angus"! Nice work on getting that riff spot on.

[@jborg4326]

If you want your sound to match the record, put a capo on the 1st fret.

[@dans49dodge]

I just retune but yes sir, makes all the differance in the world.

[@forresttait986]

Never seen angus using a capo

[@jasonalbert9939]

I wish you would release some new videos. You have the best AC/DC lessons!

[@trentmason009]

Making it fun and painLESS to learn. Justin rocked this lesson!

[@user-fe6ol7rk4k]

Обожаю эту гиниальную песню. Огромное спасибо за урок 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

Sweet Gretsch! Nice playing. R.I.P. Malcom.

[@cfshawjr]

Thanks Justin. You're the best! Crazy me, I used software to slow the video down of the live performance on the bed of the truck just to see if I could figure out how Malcolm was strumming the beginning of the song. I should have just waited for your lesson!

[@daveharding3207]

Great lesson Justin. I'm a guitarist in a 3-piece band and I let the bassist cover the F# in the bass of the D chord otherwise it sounds a bit mushy. But thanks for the advice ref being in a band in your lessons. It really helps!

[@oliviaturner2377]

Brilliant lesson from an enthusiastic tutor who knows his stuff.

[@timster6801]

Il have to get London tickets next Friday could you please do there's gonna be some rockin That a classic I need to learn it for school

[@bluwng]

I love Rock n Roll Justin.

[@stevecobb76]

Great intro! Thanks

[@enricorubinelli8042]

Very well done!

[@brue4u]

Hey Justin thank you very much for this great lesson! I would appreciate it if you can do a lesson for "Stiff upper lip" at some day, that would be great since I did not find a good one so far.

[@glensmith654]

Thanks for that Justin. An easy song to play but easy to get wrong, I should know ive been playing it wrong for yrs . cheers

[@stevenclark6662]

AC/DC - Gods of Groove...

[@aaroningram5810]

awesome mate soon as I watch this I figured it out

[@golabek168]

I'd like to hear you sing this one =]

[@edseljonesbabao3678]

i learned a lot from your tutorial, kindly teach more AC/DC if possible all AC/DC thank you so much, by the way i'm a late bloomer i easily learn from you.

[@MrMojo271]

Justin, you even had the Malcolm head bob going

[@alexandersenkoff]

Great tone and technique

[@Gunkaleh]

Ain't nobody cooler. Rock on, buddy.

[@ricardoburgardt5898]

Excepcional My friend. You are a great playera. Thanks You..!!! Salute youfro. Argentina

[@jamesardin6653]

Nice one sounds Awesome.

[@bobu9982]

Excellent, thank you sir!

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

[@benlangbein924]

Great lesson pal keep it up

[@999gremlins]

I don't know if you have too much fuzz....or you use a pinky and Angus wouldn't or if your guitar's the wrong color etc etc All I know is it has the same feel as the song I love. I think I have been playing it wrong for a very long time....great song to run through my new "looper".... record the rhythm (Malcolm is a god) and then play the Angus parts over it. I couldn't be happier Thanks Justin

[@jimedwards9310]

Bad ass man. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jsotoc65]

Better only by Malcolm!!!! Greetings from Costa Rica!

[@trkddy]

What a great song 🎵

[@rickcontreras59]

You are so good and a great teacher

[@joshellingham2484]

hi, i LOVE ur lessons. plz plz do a lesson for thunderstruck :)

[@ImGeckoh]

amazing! more rock and metal

[@justinguitar]

More acca dacca every Friday!

[@sailingarborist2955]

Top !

[@Laurenz1NDownUnder]

It look likes a air guitar, without strings... Sound is very awesome. Great justin

[@W4iP3]

Way to rock mate!

[@ReverendHellbilly]

Ty bro. Great job.Very Complete.Cheers 🍻

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

Glad it helped Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum

[@thekidwiththeball]

Great lesson as always! Would like to request a song, Night Prowler AC/DC!

[@jimcsax]

Wow. People will find anything to complain about. Thanks for sharing.

[@timster6801]

Can't wait for tomorrow's tutorial now and I got the Acca Dacca tickets yeahhhh

[@sku3ez]

Nice !

[@mindofown]

brilliant lesson

[@dar...7872]

Nice lesson, nice guitar too