Mississippi Queen Guitar Lesson - Mountain - Riffs & Intro Solo

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In these Mississippi Queen guitar lesson videos, I will take you note-for-for through this classic of early seventies hard rock as played by the great Leslie West and his band Mountain.
As I mention in the video lessons, the tuning is slightly sharp on the recording but otherwise, it is simply standard tuning.
In the first lesson I will demonstrate all of those well known guitar riffs and the intro solo as well. The intro solo is so identifiable and uses some cool staccato techniques along with some seriously bluesy bends.
Towards the end of the first video I will also show you the guitar licks being playing during the second verse.
In the second video lesson I will demonstrate note-for-note how to play the main guitar solo. This solo has a lot in common with the intro solo, however, Leslie West develops it much more and takes us on a longer ride with his hard rockin' blues magic.
This song would be great for the intermediate level guitarist looking to add not only a classic song to his/her repertoire, but also some cool guitar licks as well. However, there isn't really anything too daunting to learn in "Mississippi Queen". If you have some decent soloing chops, you should have everything under your fingers rather quickly.
I think Leslie West, as much as he is still respected, is still a very underrated guitarist. Hopefully this lesson series will help expose his playing to a new generation of players. Enjoy!
Carl...

[@lukemcdonald8818]

Marty and Carl have single handedly taught an entire generation of guitarists!

[@mylo9753]

So true

[@whiteymanngogh4489]

That's scary.

[@haydenpritchett8366]

They a share a hand?

[@justaweeb9086]

Actually you need both hands to play the guitar...

[@moogan2561]

What's with all the Marty Music hate!?! Both of these guys have done way more for the music/guitarist community than they needed to. We should all be very appreciative for them to take the time to share their talents in order to spread knowledge to those willing to try. They both have the view that songs can be played multiple ways and play the way you feel most comfortable. Thank you both for doing what you do best. Collab soon?

[@LeKushKush]

2nd riff sings to my soul.

[@b00ted]

This is the best description of the feeling I get from hearing this song

[@axelalvarado1956]

when your'e a beginner you go to marty, then you get really good and learn from Carl

[@andrewnguyen7905]

marty sucks

[@scar4892]

omfg this is so true xDDDDDDD

[@xanakin123]

I learned most of my stuff from Marty and now Carl's doing the harder stuff I like

[@mainstreetband622]

24 you swallow

[@rja9996]

I mean I’m a beginner and I come to Carl for almost all my stuff

[@joojoosasa]

Lol people will argue about anything. Carl and Marty are both great, approachable teachers. Why can't that be the case? Jesus, y'all. Not everything has to be some pointless, infantile competition. Just be thankful that we live in the golden age of affordable guitars and easily accessible (must importantly, FREE) guitar lessons. Be happy! You could be stuck with 1980s affordable "guitars" and being forced to pay for these kinds of lessons. It's a great time to be a guitar player! EDIT: I'd also like to thank Carl for doing this. He doesn't need to give these lessons for free, but he takes the time to do it anyways. Thank you, Carl!

[@donmcdonald4874]

Leslie is playing with the best of them tonight. RIP 💐❤️🎸❤️💐

[@steelforged2045]

Thank you so much. I know this video is like a year and a half old but I've been dying to play this song. Thanks to people like you and MartyMusic, I've been able to learn guitar without needing a private teacher, and can now play one of my favorite songs. Once again, thank you.

[@tylerii9347]

Steel Forged dude same

[@bensuhrstedt7779]

Same here

[@anz2441]

There's a few ways to play this song during the verses...great lesson btw...and for those below..calling Marty nothin more than a guitar teacher for beginners...that is very laughable to say the least. Marty, is a blues beast and one of the best teachers I've run across. Love the lessons Carl, you are top notch ! I like to slide into the E and the A....this song is about attitude...so vibrato and a few slides..up or down..make a huge difference.

[@GuitarLessons365SongLessons]

I agree, Marty is great!

[@jefferyw8556]

Yeah marty is awesome him and Carl have helped me out a lot

[@carlbullaro7616]

Dont kid yourself Carl is on a different level

[@anz2441]

@@carlbullaro7616 they are different guitarist. I've learned a ton from both. Marty is the 1st teacher I learned from. He is by nature a blues guitarist. He breaks down lessons and finger positioning in great detail. I love them both.

[@outlawph]

You play as clear as you explain. Helps a lot the fact that I have to watch every step at least 3 times to fully get it! Thank you a lot. I'll be watching more tutorials.

[@dacarly1330]

Leandro Ignacio same

[@blindfingers1]

Very few instructors take the trouble to provide tablature but if they did, you wouldn't need to watch it three times.

[@shawneec1111]

Rest In Peace to the big man himself Leslie West. Pioneer of heavy metal, his music will live on forever.🤘🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@darthbiden8675]

Carl gets a spot on my top 10 greatest guitar players of all time just for his teachings

[@sidddharthha]

Just wanted to say thanks, for posting all the great lessons, Carl. Yours are top shelf, really the best and clearest. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you, sir.

[@jimhagler3716]

you explain things like a very intelligent and educated individual. You speak to beginner and savant alike with clear and easily understood explanations. I do not see how anyone could do this any better. I can only thank you. so... rock on with your bad self and as soon as I can I'll buy a t-shirt to send you some support. oh rah

[@GuitarLessons365SongLessons]

Thanks Jim!

[@LITRLG0D]

this was one of the first songs I learned all the way through years ago. great song to learn if your a beginner because its relatively easy with some practice but feels really good to play. Although nailing the little nuances in the bends and vibratos is what will really make it sound perfect.

[@robertgoodwinr6523]

This kicks!!! Thanks for posting this Lesson/Great and Essential song, Carl!! Your playing and tone is awesome!! Going to learn this next.

[@mshum538]

All of these gentlemen have mountains to share and along with this LW cover Marty’s sit down with Eddie King really opened up my ear world and at the age of 69 I make no comparison I appreciate…..the guitar forever gives and with that I wish you all a good day….ms~~~

[@docsmallblock6584]

The song itself is simple as far as guitar playing goes but gosh damn what a cool/tuff sounding song!!

[@crankytheclown9972]

Haha I was having so much fun playing along to this song 4 hours passed in minutes wow.

[@Rock-iw7ov]

carl, man, u have taught me so much. u have seriously became like my second teacher! Thanks always, Rock On!!!

[@TimMalugen-qw2vi]

I agree I was having that same conversation talking about how much distortion for this song being at Woodstock it is heavy and I love it

[@keithrheault5110]

Carl is a awesome player and teacher. Don't forget about guitar pilgrim. Another awesome player.

[@Bruno-ru5rj]

Eh. Carl just has begginers luck Luck luck luck luck....

[@juder4926]

Came here for the regular show references

[@Bruno-ru5rj]

@Steve Mason mald.

[@antonyspizza5150]

Carl brown saves the day again, thank you!!

[@ohplezz]

Thank you for this one. Awesome song.

[@TheTrilogy2012]

Been waiting for this!

[@tonelok]

Fairly amazing to learn that some of the heaviest riffs recorded up to that time were recorded tuned slightly .... sharp!?!?

[@robesparza82]

Thanks for all the help!

[@killslay]

this song is a lot of fun to play!

[@delphinazizumbo8674]

the way you play this tune HURTS MY FEELINGS

[@brianbabcock5933]

Dude I really liked the Rush videos you did earlier! Can you do some more Rush?

[@BRSRKR7]

nice video carl! I wanted to make a request. ive havent had any luck finding anything on the ghost song by the doors. if you could make a tutorial on that song that would be great! thanks in advance! cheers

[@maxamillion9976]

Nice, i figured out the intro in about 20 minutes

[@christianhuerta8748]

Hey can you do a lesson on sleep walk by santo and Johnny

[@liamfinlay40]

Great lesson, what effects are you using to get the tone you do?

[@supermeatboy4844]

I'm proud to say that my second song I have learned was this beautiful masterpiece. Thank you Carl

[@brock20s12]

Thank you Carl!

[@Ivanmendez1]

Amazing

[@cumaerencifcibas3358]

omg thats pretty cool thanks man

[@aliceinchainslessons8713]

You’ve taught me so much, thank you. My favorite thing you’ve taught me is the Them Bones solo. I do have a question, in this lesson I’m confused by your use of the phrase 1 chord to the 4 chord to the 1 chord to the 5 chord. What do these numbers correspond to. I feel like it must be a simple answer, I just can’t figure it out. Thanks in advance!!

[@PonketyPonk]

Will you be doing the second part to this tutorial still?

[@aregulardude03]

This guy is awesome

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

Leslie time!!! 🎸🔥

[@fernandojoseledur7311]

wooollll so cool, hugs from Brazil..

[@fakegamegame6811]

Fernando Jose Ledur maneirão hein...

[@Yosser70]

Should do a lesson on the live version of this from that 80s tv show! It’d probably run over 10 lessons though lol

[@357CLOUDY]

Thanks! How'd you get the sound?

[@fm21lzd95]

Very underrated band

[@chosenone2964]

My favorite song to play, Carl does it right

[@IsoSubject5]

GuitarLessons365Song Please do more Mountain, like Theme For an Imaginary Western

[@itaaran7685]

Teacher: homework is du- Me: 🔫 0:08

[@jkat2000]

thank you much

[@Oggi7777]

Maybe sometime you could elaborate on the effects used...thxxxx

[@Burdo42]

Grate lesson Carl. Can I recommend 'here with out you' by three doors down, if you can that will be really appreciated, If not then anything by three doors down, thanks.

[@sandrafernandes4078]

so faltou legenda em portugues , muito bom ,mas deu para entender

[@martinjohnbutler]

Well done, thanks. I teach privately here in NYC. How did you do the 3 camera angle thing? It looks great.

[@Kay_OC]

Martin John Butler it depends on what editing program you use, if you want everything as clear as he has it then you'll need 3 cameras

[@NL-fe4le]

3 camaras is the answer

[@swatprof]

Great lesson - thanks! But just a little bit sharp? The original recording is a tad sharper than halfway between E and F.

[@efeibrahimcakmak1318]

what is your acord (hain-bass-treble-middle)

[@ivanjurisic1919]

RIP

[@MeGaBoYcHaZ]

What amp do you have?

[@calebd4669]

Axe FX

[@briancoyne6700]

You rock!

[@paulgagnier7360]

I like this channel, I do wish he would mention the names of scales as he plays them, if we know our scales a lil bit, it helps.

[@devinwolf3340]

E Minor pentatonic with some blue notes, mostly.

[@paulboomer4794]

I was just going to look this song up. Thanks!

[@andyr8625]

+jim leiss me2!!

[@outlawph]

+Andrew Ramsey +jim leiss and me

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[@quichster]

About broke my phone trying to watch and learn from this video

[@bowie6157]

What pedals are you using?

[@thedeadman5254]

And the last guitar solo? :)

[@indirelinikole]

That is called beginner's luck-luck-luck-luck

[@shadowsneak3875]

standard tuning does not work playing along the yt song,any sugestions?

[@Kabouter911]

What drive are you using?

[@hunterburklow3370]

Carl would you consider this song basic blues?

[@kevindelavega3746]

Marty, Carl, Guitarzero2hero, mark zabel and Jon McClennan are all great teachers

[@tomleal1]

Thanks for this awesome tip to my favorite R&B/Rock whatever

[@matrixblox7703]

What guitar are you using?

[@alcatrazxd7058]

Mississippi queen

[@vincespaceship5298]

2:28

[@R__A]

4:43

[@zxccxz164]

thx. i wish you would show the strumming pattern for the power chord shift....i am having a hard time doing it fast...i think its D shift then UDDD??

[@tkdetecting2147]

Click on the gear icon in KZbin. You can then slow it to 1/2 speed if you want to. It helps decipher licks.

[@percysterling]

Never realised you could do this!,, the guy sounds a little drunk when he talks at half speed though!

[@Madox21100]

Thanks TK I didn't know that either, its a big help.

[@marianologo]

its all downstrokes

[@dayzedman5514]

5:39

[@donaldfoster5998]

Here is a link from the man himself Lelie West not long before he passed telling the story of Mississippi Queen and showing you how he played it, well at least one of the variations. RIP to a legend kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfGlI2coLKcrqc&ab_channel=FRET12

[@krauz111]

you should really do "beside the sea"

[@garrettbonneville7866]

What key is it in

[@leonnegro1240]

Dime one knows what tempo is it?

[@brett-1261]

Standard tuning?

[@stefano54ify]

Can you do a lesson on his best song. NEVER IN MY LIFE Please!!!!!

[@jerrytee2688]

Never In My Life rocks! Hendrix walked in when they were recording that at Electric Ladyland and was like "who the fuck is that?" Paraphrasing of course.

[@misled_perceptions]

I wish carl would do Maggot Brain

[@slabofgoopscoop]

What key is this song in ? Sorry but I'm still a begginer. Just want to make sure if I'm right. Is it in E ?

[@themaczter9024]

Yes it is in E. Lol. You're not a beginner anymore

[@couchpuppy1470]

I started learning with Carl and only carl

[@TS4L03]

👍

[@katiemcneil3103]

nice lesson!! thanks alot! can you do a lesson for the song your mama dont dance and your daddy don't rock and roll

[@joaomorais1132]

GUITAR HERO 3😍

[@erickpachon7757]

No entiendo que dise pero le sigo los pasos

[@leesplbg]

You should do another eagles song

[@DarkKnight4533]

What guitar do you use?

[@TheCharudatta]

Fender Strat

[@quentinbishop6085]

+Joseph Freeman this guitar is a fender stratocaster

[@themaximusprime7029]

Hey carl you should have have a brown sugar tutorail

[@breakingblackmagic7617]

it would be wayWAYYYY BETTERR IF U HAD THE TABS BELOW U TO SHOW THE NOTES AND THE ACUTALLY what your playing then trying to look at what your playing so i can also listen to u , see the tabs and also see how your playing it if i have finger placement wrong or whatever im doing wrong... WOULD HELP ALOT!! just putting that out there

[@GuitarLessons365SongLessons]

TABS are not legal to use in YT videos

[@hayleyyn]

Awesome!!! But can you play Wonderwall

[@Uninterested69420]

Remember this song from regular show lmfao

[@danielpb1996]

Fckin god

[@DMSProduktions]

No chords?

[@mk6032]

At 6:10 are you sure that's right? My ears hear instead open E, 7th on the A, 7th on the E, 5th on the A, 7th on the A. Same pattern around 7:11 and 8:25. 8:25 looks/sounds right.

[@alecholland5618]

That Fender fuckin' rips.

[@_Darth-Revan_1]

I’m here because of Regular Show 🥹