Maggie May by Rod Stewart | Note for Note Rock Guitar Lesson with TAB

[@josephrios8388]

WOW!! Thanx Mark for an amazing lesson! Absolutely love Maggie May & ALWAYS wanted to learn it only trouble is I always get to involved in listening to it instead of learning to play it. It is a bit difficult but not anymore thanx to you. KEEP ON ROCKIN BRTHR!!

[@MarkZabel]

+Joseph Rios Awesome! I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the compliment!

[@edwardessey712]

how do i get the tab?

[@idontneednodoctor01]

Thank you so much for featuring Ronnie Wood. He’s definitely one of my favorite guitarists and I think he’s one of the greatest guitarists ever!my favorites include Too Bad, Miss Judy’s Farm, Mandolin Wind and all many songs from OooLaLa album!! Just a great wholesome pure deep bluesey genuine sound!! Thanks again for the lesson.

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome. I love Ronnie's playing. He's one of those players who knows that a guitarist's role is usually a supporting and tries to make songs better rather than show off. I wasn't 100% sure he played on Mandolin Wind, but the guitar is incredibly beautiful on that song - which is in itself incredibly moving. One of my top 25 tracks for sure. And yes, his play on OooLaLa ... superb!

[@seanfried5583]

This was real good. Nice tone.This is one of the greatest solos ever in rock.

[@MarkZabel]

+sean fried Agree. Very underrated because it's not exceedingly technical. It's hard to get the right tone though ... it's the fingers at least as much as the guitar and amp. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@leeturton9254]

Just seen Ronnie wood doing it on the mtv unplugged show thought to myself I've gotta be learning that one 👌

[@MarkZabel]

Glad I could help.

[@MarkZabel]

frank thomas Thanks Frank! I'm using a Fender Twin (modeler) with the gain clocked at about 9 o'clock (basically as clean as you can do it) and a tiny touch of spring reverb. On the guitar I'm using the neck pickup, tone control full at 10. The key is to play with your fingers giving very little sustain ... almost trying to get a "rubber band" sound. Lots of sliding (very quickly and jerkily). Takes a while to develop the feel. As always, I appreciate the listen and the kind comment too!

[@thomassawyer6523]

Hey, that's my guitar! Same color and all (according to the serial# it's a 1977 model). That solo from Ronnie Wood is, despite not being difficult, legendary. Guitarists in the 70's were an inspired, soul-wrenching bunch - thank you for the tutorial!

[@MarkZabel]

Rock on!

[@Roscoe1279]

Excellent duplication of both leads. 👍

[@MarkZabel]

Many thanks!

[@ARIZJOE]

Imagine "Maggie May" and several other Rod Stewart solo hits without Ronnie Wood? They would not be nearly as good. This is the essence of Woody, R&B with a heavy country nuance. I have heard people say he does not have a definitive style. Well, yes he does, and this is it. Very similar to Keith, and that is why that have gotten on so well..

[@MarkZabel]

Man, you are so right. IMHO, Ronnie's solo here is one of the best in all of rock. Not at all because it's fast or difficult, but because it fits the song so well. The nuances you're talking about, a quick slide here, a mordent there, then a bend, all with well-chosen notes are what make the difference. It all just sounds so natural and right in the song. That's the hallmark of a great solo and a great player! Thanks for your input brother!

[@juancogol]

You Sir are a bloody Saint!.

[@MarkZabel]

juancogol Thanks!

[@roberteberhart1139]

I like these old videos better than the new style you've been doing.

[@MarkZabel]

Could you be more specific? I can't imagine you mean you like the poor video quality and poor sound better. What is it that you like more about this than, say, the video I did on Lonely Is The Night on June 11, 2020?

[@roberteberhart1139]

@@MarkZabel I watch on a cheap Android phone usally without earphones, so sound and video quality aren't that important. The thing that's different now is you are sponcered (I think) and like represent someone else, the old school videos just seem down to earth and genuine and not like a business commercial for your brand that came into the new hip generation of guitar lesson videos of 2020 lol. Sorry Mark, you asked me to be more specific, and this is just my opinion. But the old school vids were real.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks. Interesting perspective. No, I'm not sponsored. I wish! Not sure what a personal brand is. In hear it a lot, but think it's bullshit. Glad you think I have a new generation of hip 2020 videos, but honestly, I don't know what that means or what I'm doing differently. I guess I edit my vifeos more than I did back in 2015, so there are fewer "uhms" and such. Thanks for your feedback!

[@h2er80]

Fantastic! You certainly captured Ron's vibe!

[@MarkZabel]

h2er80 Thanks h3er80!

[@0372mr335]

Mark. You are awesome man! Love your lessons.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment!!

[@cgavin1]

I have the same guitar. Much abused. It has risen more times than Christ. Currently butchered to fit a set of '63 PAFs. I've just now realised through drunkenly strumming it acoustically that the 'secret' of PAFs is not what they do; its what they don't do. They (at least the ones I have) amplify the guitar's true tone without adding or removing anything. The same tone you hear if you play it unplugged. Few modern examples do this. Not sure why but these do. It comes across in your video here too. Gorgeous woody/flute like tone. The most transparent pickups would take that and run with it. :)

[@MarkZabel]

Interesting. I think I'm going to keep this one as is for a while. By now it has a lot more wear itself. Thanks for the note though. '63 PAFs ... gotta think about that!

[@lpark8]

Thank you for excellent lesson and lead tab!

[@charlesschwartz307]

This is really terrific. Thanks for posting.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks for the kind words Charles!

[@pg123ab]

One of my top 10 solos.

[@MarkZabel]

pg123ab Yes, mine too!

[@MarkZabel]

Looking at this today (replying to an email) ... on the day I made this ... I clearly just woke up and did a guitar video! How very "Ron Wood of me." Ha!

[@thomascraig74ify]

Shock to the system is a good song

[@brentnerosr4043]

Awesome man Playing it this weekend!!! Thank you

[@MarkZabel]

Have fun!

[@johnnystorm2500]

very nice playing Mark. Thank you for the lesson. Its nice to see something different.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Johnny. Yeah, I love Ron Wood's playing on this. Not "shreddy" at all, but darn good!

[@mariselatrujillo6847]

Mark, that was great man.thx for posting. Sounds good to me.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@phil36135]

Best on the net Thanks

[@MarkZabel]

Wow, thanks

[@davinissim]

You nailed it. Fantastic.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Davie!

[@Stechamppn]

Ronnie wood is so underated ... and ronnie lane is most definitely underated ...his input was massive..debris ..ohh la la..etc........i got to see the faces...but when mick hucknal sang with them..and ronnie was great...great style ... great presence..cool hair ..jacket... the lot ..haha

[@morgomorgaf306]

yeah for sure Woodys a great Artist.. even if he didn't write nor perform this lead break first ey

[@edwardessey712]

Thanks!

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@edwardessey712]

@@MarkZabel So what is the process to get the tabs on maggie may?

[@MarkZabel]

@@edwardessey712 You can get it here: Get the TAB: tinyurl.com/2s3c7c2a .... One catch, it gives you access to about 50 other tabs too. Look in the year the video was made - 2015. Thanks again.

[@trevornewman1669]

Love the Gold Top really got Ronnies feel.

[@MarkZabel]

Trevor Newman Thanks ... very kind commend Trevor!!

[@waynejohnson6594]

Great solo. Very well done.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Wayne!

[@imannonymous7707]

you play great guitar n lessons ive tken a few for myself so thank you man

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Rick!

[@Gary1scuba]

Great lesson! Would love to watch your lesson on whole song of Maggie May. Please 😀

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks! I'll put it on the list!

[@elis7393]

This guy gets it

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@drutgat2]

Just revisiting this one, Mark. In between revisiting the superb 'People Get Ready' lesson and playing. You have amazing vibrato on this one. Thanks.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Geert! This is an old one. My recording equipment is better now. Maybe I cut back on the coffee the day I recorded it!! 😀

[@drutgat2]

@@MarkZabel Ha!

[@keithserpa9879]

Thanks for your sweet lesson... love to get the tabs!

[@MarkZabel]

Keith Serpa On the way! Thanks for the support!

[@DaveRossignol]

Well done Marc. I like your style

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you like it

[@DaveRossignol]

@@MarkZabel your the only one on KZbin that got it more or less exact.

[@RebelTheUncanny1]

Fine job here, Z-Man!

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you!

[@acemanz]

Hi Mark, nice job on this solo

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Paul!

[@jfjusa1]

mind if i ask how you're getting that sound? what "effects" (if any) are you using? what about the amp settings? thank you for another great video!

[@ryanmarsh856]

Great lesson! Thanks! Just wondering how to get that sound ?

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks. I did it a long time ago, so I'm not sure what I used, but I can hear and see I was using the neck pickup on my Les Paul (mini humbuckers) and playing clean at the edge of breakup. No pedals. So, here's what I'd try: 1. If Full-sized Humbuckers: Use clean channel, flat EQ, edge of breakup. 2. If P-90's: Clean channel, reduce mids a bit, edge of breakup 3. Single coil: Clean channel, add bass, edge of breakup I'd try the neck pickup first in every case. Note that "edge of breakup" will mean different things for you depending upon the amp and pickups you're using; more gain for single coils, less for Full-sized humbuckers. Things to stay away from: pedals, too much gain. Have fun!

[@ryanmarsh856]

@@MarkZabel awesome thanks

[@stefdelaat]

You nailed it man. Perfect explaination. Thanks. And a beautiful guitar you have there.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Stef!

[@tonyscornavacco7087]

Excellent tutorial

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Arriscraft]

note for note, you must have once lived in Canada to play that man lol !

[@MarkZabel]

LOL!

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

Great tutorial. I do have a suggestion that applies here and to almost all such rote method guitar solo tutorials. You only briefly mention the underlying chords over which the solo occurs. Why not reference the relationship between the underlining chord and each of the notes of the solo using scale degrees and note names rather string names and fret numbers. I would find it much easier to learn the solo or improvise variations of the solo elsewhere on the fretboard or play the solo in a different key. Also, this method / knowledge would help the player to find their way back to the solo line if they momentarily stray from the role method solo.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks! It's a balance. I don't do all rote method solos, but when I do, I get often get negative comments for what you suggest (some positive too). I personally would never play a rote solo live ... just not in my DNA as a player ... so when I practice over a chord progression I do think about scales, key centers, and mostly chord tones and moving between them. In my newer videos I try to discretely put them in. Even on most of my old videos I talk briefly over the chords. I'm surprised I didn't do that at all in this video. (Didn't re-listen to it today, but it has been a while certainly!) That is, when I'm not specifically covering "voice leading" or "playing chord tones" or "playing over a progression" (i.e., anything other than pure repertoire.) Thanks for your comments. All good ideas!

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

@@MarkZabel -- Mark in fairness I am a lousy, beginner guitar soloist as I am just getting started with the instrument, and I use what little music theory I have as a crutch. I only wish I had your talent and knowledge. Thank you for making the video and your thoughtful reply. This is the first of your videos I have watched. I loved our technique and the tutorial, and will check out your other videos.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks! Music theory is one of those things where (IMHO) a little goes a long way. The good thing about music is that your understanding can grow your whole life, and if you're lucky you'll find people who are welcoming and who understand that music is for sharing with others. Please don't hesitate to pass me any suggestions or thoughts on how I could make my videos more accessible or better - or if you have a song or topic you'd like me to cover. Thanks for watching!

[@johnlloyd3857]

Great job!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks John!

[@stevehrabak1991]

Thanks. Good lesson

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you liked it!

[@cajunqueen5125]

great lesson

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@tarawilliams228]

Is it possible to play that mandolin part on guitar and make It sound at least close?I'm asking for my husband he has been studying your lesson for a while now?? His name Is Mark Davis.Thank you

[@MarkZabel]

Great question. The answer is yes ... although I also play mandolin, so I have never tried to do it on guitar. Generally speaking, you use the upper register of the guitar and use a lot of tremolo picking. It also helps using an open tuning and using a capo so you limit yourself to the upper registers.

[@ShineDawg]

You got my sub, let's hope you keep it, LoL

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks, LOL! Well, this was done in early 2015. I've posted about 700 more videos since then. You've got a few to check out. Hopefully some will work for you! :)

[@Arriscraft]

really nice job !

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you!

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

Nailed it!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks. Hope your wrist heals soon! :)

[@joseph-8518]

great job

[@MarkZabel]

+Joseph Rios Thanks!!

[@StevenXia]

thank you very much!

[@MarkZabel]

You're very welcome!

[@brentmagnano3808]

Perfect!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Brent!!

[@-tee--bee-3230]

WoW!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Paddywantune]

Excellent lesson. I had to transcribe to A for our singer but the patterns are spot on. You've got a great guitar sound with those P90's. What's the amp? :)

[@MarkZabel]

+Patrick KennedyJunior Thanks! They're actually mini-humbuckers, not P90s. A little less "growly" I think. I'm pretty sure I'm using a Fender Super Champ for this. It was on loan, so I'm not 100% positive on the amp.

[@joshuaralph6853]

mark you are god

[@MarkZabel]

LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@Atrulyunfortunatebeing]

Forgive my laziness for not looking but have you taught Kenny Wayne Shepherds "blue on black"? And if not, would you please?

[@MarkZabel]

Brybry Stevens I have not, but it's on my short list. Thanks for asking and look for it soon!

[@Atrulyunfortunatebeing]

Awesome. That would be freakin epic!

[@TheBowzwow]

...Hi Mark...you make it sound awesome.....I would like to know the pickups you using.....

[@MarkZabel]

Hi. I'm using the stock pickups, which are the mini humbuckers that came with the guitar (2012 1970s tribute Les Paul.) Love the guitar. Some think the neck is too chunky, but it's right for me!

[@ericshewchuk4185]

Sounds great Mark. Would you be willing to send me the tab?

[@MarkZabel]

Hi Eric. Thanks! Here's the TAB. I put them in the video descriptions now. Back when I made this video I didn't have anywhere on the cloud to store them. www.dropbox.com/s/kt7x9klpin8yx2h/Maggie%20May%20solo.pdf?dl=0

[@ericshewchuk4185]

@@MarkZabel thank you very much. You guys who take the time put this stuff up are awesome! I play in a garage band with some friends and this tune has been on our radar for a while now.

[@MarkZabel]

@@ericshewchuk4185 You're welcome. I really appreciate your kind comment! Have fun playing this one!!

[@Markrnorwell-br7go]

Mark. Where can I download the tab for the Maggie May solos???

[@MarkZabel]

There's a link in the video description. Click that to sign up and get access to the tab. Get the TAB: tinyurl.com/2s3c7c2a

[@rbigcasino]

Can't download solo tabs ,would love tabs for solo

[@MarkZabel]

The access is sent to you after signing up here: tinyurl.com/2s3c7c2a

[@Markrnorwell-br7go]

Where can I download the the tab for Maggie May solos?

[@MarkZabel]

There's a link in the video description. Click that to sign up and get access to the tab. Get the TAB: tinyurl.com/2s3c7c2a

[@colinbell6399]

Hi Mark...great Video...any chance you could send me the TAB you have for this?

[@MarkZabel]

Colin Bell Thanks Colin! You should be able to find the link in the description now. Let me know if you have any issues with downloading it. Thanks for listening!

[@MarkZabel]

Here you go. www.dropbox.com/s/kt7x9klpin8yx2h/Maggie%20May%20solo.pdf?dl=0

[@kelvinmarshall9108]

Nice .

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Kelvin!

[@dailycitizen1293]

What kind of strings do you use?

[@MarkZabel]

Usually D'Addario XL 10's on this guitar.

[@brentnerosr4043]

Can you send me the tab

[@MarkZabel]

Here you go Brent. Get the TAB: tinyurl.com/ybpzjuwm

[@ZachMichaelMusic]

Can you send the tab to me? Great video!

[@MarkZabel]

+ZachMichael Thanks Zach! Here's the tab: www.dropbox.com/s/kt7x9klpin8yx2h/Maggie%20May%20solo.pdf?dl=0

[@giabgr]

That bit in the 1st solo where you say it's coming out of a D chord - it's in the middle of a G chord. Good lesson though.

[@MarkZabel]

Ok, thanks.

[@Samscoinsandheavymetal]

Looks more like E Dorian to me but I’m a self taught music theory novice. The key is Dmaj but the Emin7 is the dominant sound to me

[@chicha23esha]

Will you make a tutorial on this song solo " By: Maxwell- Song:"was my girl” It's only the first 30 seconds of the song but I been dying to learn it

[@MarkZabel]

Yes, I can put that on my to-do list to give it a try. I take it you're talking about the bluesy sounding part. There's a second guitar that's doing volume swells too.

[@chicha23esha]

Yes the first bluesy part please lol

[@Pajojo28]

Tab pls….

[@MarkZabel]

Get the TAB: tinyurl.com/ybpzjuwm

[@spikekeller6]

👍⚡️

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@terrywheeler1107]

Sounds great, but not broken down or slow enough for me, so had to give up as I lost it.

[@MarkZabel]

ok

[@christophfeiler9747]

not bad

[@banjohumphrey]

Hey Mark, another great lesson!! I don't suppose you'd be able to have a little look at a song for me? It's John Mayer's version of Aint no Sunshine by Bill Withers. This ones been bugging me for months, it looks and sounds like he's only pulling off loads of Hendrix chords but I just cant get it to sound right. Any advice would be much appreciated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaXcmYunZZWFrrM Thanks again for the video!!

[@MarkZabel]

Hi Bobby. Thanks for the comments. I'd be happy to take a look. Mayer is a terrific player and I like his version of that song ... at least the one I saw from Crossroads. I'll check it out!

[@MarkZabel]

Bobby Humphrey Hi. Just took a look at it - it IS the version at Crossroads. Yeah, I'll give this a shot and post it if I get it nearly right. IMHO he was better than just about everyone else there. He's got the fingers thing going on with the right hand instead of the pick - using two fingers to pull off most of the chords and combining that with the Hendrix chordal movements. It's damn good.

[@banjohumphrey]

Oh wow, thanks!! Yea I discovered him about 8 months ago and since then I haven't been able to quit listening!! His live stuff with the trio is really great. Thanks for taking a look :)

[@ashleyf1817]

Hi Mark, can you please do one of your great tutorials on this solo,and tell us how to get this guys tone,i cant work the solo out as he plays the guitar upside down but has his stings around the opposite way.Thanks for the good work, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnmVn4ellMhrp9k

[@MarkZabel]

Hi Ashley. As a general rule I don't do live stuff because it's often long - huge amount of work and generally doesn't get viewed much. At least this one has fairly clear sound, which is good. I could do a particular chorus maybe or a few licks. Would that work for you?

[@ashleyf1817]

Grateful for anything love that song, im sure pink floyd fans would love it

[@willroberts7403]

good but too fast when u went "slow" was still fast can't follow

[@MarkZabel]

It's not possible to do it right for everyone. For some it's too slow, others too fast - I try to strike a balance. One thing you can do is to use KZbin's "slowdown" feature. Just click the Gear Icon and choose "playback speed".

[@schmipps1239]

Pwough

[@MarkZabel]

???

[@abuhasanali2270]

too much talk🙇‍♂️👎