Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo by Rick Derringer - Guitar Lesson

[@MonteMontgomery1]

I'm a 62-year-old fart whose yacht rock band is gonna start doing this song. You did an incredibly good job of laying out this very tuff guitar part. Thanks, man!

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! Glad it helped! You are never to old to ROCK!!!!

[@MonteMontgomery1]

Just finished up a rehearsal, and RRHK was the last tune we played. It rocked like a mofo, thanks in large part to you, my friend!

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Absolute KILLER song for rhythm! Learn this tune and you'll improve your playing a ton.

[@kaizenben7901]

Who’s version is closer… yours or his?

[@nate1964]

I've always liked the guitar work on this song. I've watched several tabs and instructional videos on this. They were great; however, Yours has the most details. I like that you included the syncopation and scratched/muted strings.

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! Glad it helped you out!

[@PhilFeedback]

Alright, Classic Seventies sounds! Thanks for making this video!!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@PhilFeedback]

@@BrettPapa. Thanks again for making this video! 👍 I’m back watching it again to get a refresher course.

[@jimchironna8075]

THANKS STACHE..ANOTHER AWESOME LESSON OF A CLASSIC KILLER GUITAR SONG..YOU REALLY ARE A GREAT INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER WHO EXPLAINS IT ALL SO WE CAN LEARN..A LOT OF PLAYERS JUST JAM IT AND SHOW HOW GOOD THEY ARE..BUT YOU REALLY PASS ON THE KNOWLEDGE TO US...CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH !!!

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome man! Thanks for the kind words! Glad it helped you out.

[@monarchmankd]

Love the way you play that all over the fretboard too!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@paulkrumm9518]

You jam!!--That song is crazy awesome!!!!

[@richarddesorcy2038]

Awesome lesson. Love the old guitar driven rock

[@siskokidd]

Excellent! Gotta love that Rick's 1973 live version of this on KZbin is nearing 1 million views! That performance absolutely blows my mind. Just thinking back to that time, when so few were playing at his level. Scratch that, singing and playing like that. Just phenomenal. You showed me some new tricks to this tune. Thank you! (subscribed)

[@HunterTiberisBojangles]

Very nice...will get it under my fingers ASAP! TY

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for watching!

[@EasyZee69]

Wonderful lesson. clear, easily understandable, and of course FUN.

[@robertpeters4075]

Very good instruction. As an Intermediate guitar player this is tough. Thanks for the honesty in that. I would love to have a Robin Trower song 'I can't stand it' if you could Socal Bob

[@alicecooper9472]

I’m with you, just too tough at my level. Ricky Dean Zehringer is a great guitar player who started playing at age 5. Here’s a video of him at age 26- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ-ZXp6ai9egjKc

[@RickyPisano]

Just a freaking BLAST to play. I did the same thing as you bro. I was playing the A Major barred on the 5th fret and playing the little riff from there with the Pentatonic from the D to the A with the blues note but then I was going to the Low E. It IS harder that way and so wrong. I watched the video of Rick playing with Edgar Winter and noticed I was WRONG.... for YEARS!! BTW....I think Rick sometimes played the F5 and G5 on the opening riff hammering his pinky on the 5th fret (F5) and 7th fret (G5) of the A and D string on the 3rd strum. Like a blues progression. Thanks man. Fantastic song. Definitely a departure from 65's hit "Hang on Sloopy". I liked that tune too though.

[@MegaGuitarpicker]

Fine job explaining this great song! I tried to play this about 5 years ago but was not able to get speed up. I was learning the hard version. This lesson cleared things up. Thanks!

[@BrettPapa]

Sweet! Glad it helped you out!

[@johnbarber3499]

So Glad to see you are back.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! Ne3ver went anywhere lol! Glad you are back! Thanks for watching!

[@jimlilly1335]

AWESOME lession, l im only 4 years in and still got a ways to go but Papastache is good teacher easy to follow!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking out the vids!

[@collinryan1654]

Nice one. Look forward to learning the riffs of this. It's just one of those songs I probably heard when I was three yrs old and always loved. Play the first six notes and the whole house recognises the song.

[@eohippusone]

That's a great version of a superior rock n roll tune!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@kennethmills5470]

One of the greatest Rock songs ever!

[@BrettPapa]

For sure!

[@anthonylarrain8868]

this is the second song i learned on guitar. first song winters version of jumping jack flash. another one of derringers rythm playing

[@techgamer1597]

Long train runnin by the Doobies is another example of a good rhythm practise song.

[@BrettPapa]

Ah, good idea!

[@roberthancock2563]

That lick is pure rock n roll!! Great lesson! I will learn this,even if it takes me forever to learn! Lol

[@BrettPapa]

You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@monarchmankd]

Youre the maaaan Brett!! 😎😎...yes, the song is brutal, but we all...are....defenders of the faith!!!

[@BrettPapa]

For sure!

[@ArielsSmartyPants]

Great lesson, back in the day I played bass and this was in our list. You should cover some Boston songs, great rhythm in Rock and Roll Band and Smokin' :)

[@personanongrata3716]

Great lesson. It sounds great. A lesson for Just a little Heat by the Black Keys would be amazing.

[@rexyrock5027]

Stache...I found this great old rock tune really easy to learn from you bro! You laid it out there nice n' smooth...I was actually looking for it because I was listening to the Johnny Winter/Derringer version I have on disc in my car. I though that it would be a lot more difficult to learn with all the twists & turns this song has...Thanks Man! Rocko

[@BrettPapa]

+Rexyrock sweet! Thanks for checking it out!

[@paulsmith9542]

Brilliantly explained Brett & what a great track ...awesome !!! Have you ever done a lesson on the sublime Rock Me Baby by Johnny Winter off the album Still Alive and Well (still got the album from early 70s) my wife saw Johnny Winter live in 1970 at Reading University UK !!!!!!!

[@BrettPapa]

No but I will check it out. Haven't gone down the Johnny route much but I know he awesome!

[@chuckHart70]

Nice work... what a song... I cant play it, but can see it uses a lot of blues tricks, so learning this will give you some tools in your arsenal New sub!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for the sub! Man that is such a great song! Keep at it you will get it!

[@robertpeters4075]

Great lesson keep it up. So-Cal appreciates it

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing! Good to get some home town, love! Thanks for watching!

[@johnnysanchez2048]

A very awesome lesson in guitar. Thk u sir!

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome!

[@milkdud3618]

Great lesson

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@jmcb8440]

Ty sir for a great lesson!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@jeffozman6905]

You Jam dude hell ya sounds great !!

[@mikeberryman5322]

great lesson.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@stephenrichardson6890]

I appreciate you sir. Love all yr lessons.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks man! Glad to hear you like them!

[@dna505versionnotsupported8]

thanks to post that song very well explain !

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@KungFuHonky]

Nice video. Such a killer song. I thought it was Johnny Winter's song, but I digress. A cool rhythm guitar song would be Walk like an Egyptian written by Liam Sternberg and popularized by The Bangles, who are actually a pretty good band. Susanna Hoffs is a great singer and a solid rhythm guitar player. Despite the pop appeal of this song, this is actually a very fun song to play and to listen to. There's not much proper guitar in it but because the instruments are sequential you can do the bass line, rhythm git and keyboards pretty easily all on acoustic guitar Just a suggestion. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work.

[@douglaschristine8387]

Hey Brett, is there anything you haven't played and in your own style, fantastic.

[@BrettPapa]

Haha! Lots!

[@kellybeane7546]

It's really humbling trying to play it like they did, how the Hell did they come up with all that 🤘🤟❤cool ass shot. And duplicating it is almost impossible but that's why you're my go to .Kinda local to my location and great lessons

[@BrettPapa]

Yeah that is an incredible riff. Wish there was more stuff like this now. So many great players in that era.

[@herdhistruth1094]

Guitar, amp and effects box make a powerful, crisp sound, gotta love those powerchords 🔊🎵🎶🔊 and riffs 👍 (((((((d🤯b)))))))

[@BrettPapa]

Haha!

[@mchlplmr]

Awesome as usual! Is there any chance of getting you to do a video lesson for the solo in Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo?

[@BrettPapa]

Yeah that's a good one. Pretty soon I would imagine. Thanks for watching!

[@joelee5875]

That was my question, but I think the answer's going to be a great big negative, perhaps it's too difficult.

[@kat6077]

I’m 13 and I was cast lead on that for a show I’m in and I’m nervous. The solo will be the death of me lmao

[@williamlewis6615]

you explain it great thanks

[@brucelk19]

I suck at muting and up strokes lol I’m gonna get better at then right now though on this very song I can’t take it anymore I gotta learn this riff

[@danielhartman5086]

Thanks papa. You the man.

[@BrettPapa]

You are welcome!

[@markhalley1140]

Well done Pops. If you’re looking for suggestions, There’s some cool rhythm work in the Doobies Dark Eyed Cajun Woman and it gets almost no love on the Tube.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks Mark! I'll have to check that one out. I don't believe I have ever heard that one.

[@TheJackie2007]

Awesome tute Man

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@anthonylarrain8868]

nice to see someone thats appreciates derringer. derringer fantastic over all playing. check out solar strut by edgar winter

[@Pollutens]

I haven't learned a song in a while but i think its time to do it again :D

[@dougiedavis2108]

If you get bored and very ambitious, try the solo. Your videos are always good...

[@BrettPapa]

Haha! Yeah that's a good one! We will see!

[@chrisheise2912]

I Don’t Need No Doctor by Humble Pie (from Performance, Rockin’ The Fillmore)

[@BrettPapa]

Great tune!

[@chilly99901]

Great instructional video! What do you set your amp on?

[@swampyankeeblooz]

Yikes! Righteous tune! I'm on it.

[@autocrow]

Are you going to teach the solo? That would rock! Now is the time to ask, when it's new. Old videos seem to be old news, and comments are disregarded.

[@randallperrin6653]

Papastache, man. Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo was a good choice. Can't wait to really start learning it. Any chance you can drop some more Pink Floyd on us? Like Have a Cigar or Pigs (3 Different Ones)? I think you'd tear them up, man.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Ok on Pride and Joy but how about Scuttle buttin' or Look at Little Sister?

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

The rythm was audacity itself, now the solo must

[@BrettPapa]

Haha! Its a good one!

[@robertpeters4075]

Papa great lesson. how about the stumble lesson as nobody can get the lesson right

[@3tedted]

Nice job. Quick Question. Do you tab out the lesson before you teach it? I have no trouble following you but I like to have something to look at later to help me remember. How do you remember each part? Do you have a cheat sheet? Thanks for another awesome lesson.

[@MuskyTom]

Pretty good job pick'n this apart. Rick has so many tricks an magic fingers it is hard to copy. You do a great job. Ever Try Ricks "SPIDER" or Fig 8 finger Exercise.? Hard to do an he uses it a lot going up an down an high n low on the frets as way back as the ROADWORK album. Good stuff. Enjoyed your version.. Break down. No doubt help someone some place. Good job. Keep On Rocken! T

[@mrzedlyt]

Oh Yeah...subscribed!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey great video and great sounding guitar? What kind of Stratocaster is that? An American Strat?

[@BrettPapa]

It's a bill Nash 60's Strat

[@Blackflag6Pk]

by God I will learn this..

[@BrettPapa]

You can do it!

[@8zjack]

I bought your ultimate express ion session dvd set and you said no hassle return policy... I have been trying to return it and am getting no response? Can you please contact me?

[@PapastachePop]

Sorry about that I have not received any emails. Private message me with your details and how you paid etc and I will take care of it asap.

[@BrettPapa]

Never heard from you, did you call the number on the site. Would love to get you taken care of but I don't have any of your personal info.

[@8zjack]

hi im not sure how to private message on youtube

[@ralex3697]

Rhythm unlocks the magic

[@BrettPapa]

For sure!

[@anthonylarrain8868]

by the way you did a great job with this. a nice contribution. if you have the timr checkout johnny winter and. the studio lp. both johnny and rick provide in addition to their solos fantastic display of rythm skills. 2 songs to checkout out on a limb and funky music. both derringer originals.

[@viauf]

i want this killer amp !...i live in canada...no more sales of divided by13...very sad

[@BrettPapa]

Call Fred direct at Divided by 13 direct. Tell him I sent you. Number is on the website.

[@johnnyboring4100]

Love it

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@johnnyboring4100]

@@BrettPapa Hey papa what is that overdrive your using

[@kstowell100]

this is going to take some time!

[@masterpainter7191]

brother I love you man!! .... you have to have a band yea?

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! No band right now. Someday soon hopefully!

[@MrBeta911]

Def Leppard Rock rock till you drop lesson!!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey thanks. Great sound guitar I forgot to ask are you using any pedals? You're one of the best. By the way can you do a lesson on Pride and Joy By SRV? Thanks.

[@BrettPapa]

Probably just a boost. Usually the divided by 13 lift pedal. As far as the tune goes and don't get me wrong when I say this because I am a huge srv fan but for some reason I just can't hang with that song. Any other ideas from him? Thanks for watching!

[@boberson33]

+papastache102 Papa Stache DO THE SRV VERSION of voodoo child PLEASE!

[@gregrhodes3608]

papastache102 of

[@jedsmith4988]

@@BrettPapa How about "Couldn't Stand the Weather?" Thanks for breaking down this classic. Both you and "Shutup&Play" have great teaching styles for beginners like myself. Focus on proper strumming patterns is very helpful. Still trying to get that 2nd lick clean - pivoting off the open A (palm muted?) and starting that first double stop with the pinky in time, at speed, ain't easy!

[@monarchmankd]

Yeah, ..Ive yet to figure out that crazy bent chord in the beginning of the solo too. Its a tall order lol!

[@BrettPapa]

Haha!

[@glennloucks7885]

Can’t tell what fingers are touching what strings.

[@BrettPapa]

Sorry!

[@douglascoble4960]

Im catching your vibe

[@BrettPapa]

Sweet!

[@LookinUp2001]

Couldnt Stand the Weather. I have tried many times to get it underhand. Cant lol.

[@BrettPapa]

That's a tough one!

[@speakeasymartyvaz9035]

Awesommmmme Papa

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@jagercaster]

Teacher!!!!!!!

[@MrEnoBeano]

WOW!

[@thegoldenman54]

Jammin!

[@dirtyshotya]

EPIC! thanks after i clean the piss and vomit off myself i'll be back to watch this, pause it 5000x insane!! fucking epic!! papastache!!

[@Sean8180]

Little things by Bush

[@douglascoble4960]

You help me out alotthis was my first really hack tuneicouldreally playbut as allway you learn there are more ways to skin a cat

[@timersk1]

Dual lead to Rock n Roll Band by Boston.

[@brucekulickfan4206]

Work up "I Wonder" by Blind Melon

[@joeosorio3337]

do jungle love man

[@anthonylarrain8868]

back in the usa from edgars roadwork album

[@glennloucks7885]

Sorry, I was frustrated. I see what you are doing now. My guitar for some reason doesn’t sound the same as your guitar 🎸 they look the same?

[@BrettPapa]

All good!

[@murphmurph2124]

how about a lesson on the solo

[@BrettPapa]

Great solo! I need to work that one up!

[@floydstinkyboy]

mojo-licious!

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

Sm0kin tone...

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@kingfish2468]

further on up the road rythum

[@ralex3697]

Sounds like it

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@geraldhoffpauir5048]

this is one awesome song..i frekin dig it man...but it's no boogie king...screamin cheetah man...come on...help a hippie out

[@mikeberryman5322]

6 years since a comment?

[@BrettPapa]

Wow that has gone by quick!

[@DrD-fr6uu]

Brett.....more 70s rhythm

[@BrettPapa]

For sure! Coming soon!

[@chrisjames710]

Sounds awesome but it's not the correct way to play it

[@BrettPapa]

I watched a live performance of him playing it. Although if its anything like Hendrix I'm sure he plays it differently depending on his mood lol!

[@PoppysGuitar]

Don't think you have that lick quite right. Sorry

[@canadianbluespower]

...a bit choppy I would say.....need to smooth out the changes.....you're not feeling it man!

[@BrettPapa]

Haha, I usually play the songs just after learning them. Only playing them live would truly make them feel good. Great song though!

[@monarchmankd]

Cmon now, ...it was a lesson. Brett kicks ass! 😎

[@monarchmankd]

Not to mention, this song is ferociously diffficult!!

[@Mike-rp8ev]

Not even close bro..

[@BrettPapa]

I usually watch videos of the people playing the song but maybe that one is a little off. Not sure I will have to check it out again sometime.

[@joelee5875]

T E R R I B L E.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@rexyrock5027]

Ho' Lee I think your Mommy just made you a PBJ & she cut the crust off, so hurry!!! Run upstairs from you're crummy bedroom in your Mommy's basement, and get your din din! Quick before she comes down to change the sheets on your Race Car bed! HAHA!

[@MDHNYC]

I kinda know where Lee is coming from...but I wouldn't call it terrible. The song can be played in a simpler manner. I mean...Derringer is singing and playing at the same time so I'm pretty sure he's going to try to make his life a bit easier and employ the easiest method he can develop rather than be all over the place with chording and fingerings. I watched an early video of him playing the song and his approach differed a bit from this video, but hey, who knows? As long as it sounds good, right? I don't remember who recanted this story, might've been Bonamassa or Clapton, but a famous blues player legend picked up one of his guitars and asked him why he had such heavy guage strings on his guitar. The blues legend went on to give his advice and told him to get lighter strings and that the blues shouldn't be so much work. I kinda feel the same about the video...but I wouldn't call it "terrible". This dude is a good player. Also, that's a badass Strat.

[@alfraser1286]

Papastache puts his little twist in it here and there. Its a Bad Ass jam with his own Bad Ass twist on it. It ROCKS HARD as Fuck in either version. Thanks Papastache

[@kitano0]

@@MDHNYC I know your comment was awhile back, but I thought I'd let you know that the principals of the story were Billy Gibbons and BB King...I saw him recount it on "Daryl's House"