Tutorial #1 - Acoustic Guitar 1950s Rock and Roll/Rockabilly - Jez Quayle

[@nomore2226]

Thrash metal guitarist here. I'm trapped in box of my own limitations. Time to break out the box and learn my roots. Expand my play style. So hello there... you sir are now my new teacher. I have subbed and will be studying your videos everyday after work. Your playing amazes me. I want your sound. Also, I'll be passing these lessons on to my own students. God bless, and have a great day sir.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! I’m really glad you’re enjoying my videos and getting something useful from them.

[@peterhaynes8258]

Good Old Rock " N " Roll will always be around, Thank you Sir.

[@bristolfashion4421]

This is just the stuff I've been hunting around for - thanks. Basic, simple stuff to get my rockNroll guitar career kicked off (I'm 67). Brilliant !!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! It's never too later to start a rock 'n' roll career. 👍

[@gordonwong1946]

Never too late to start!

[@colinlyne8688]

Can we form a band, I’m 76?

[@barryhill3069]

What A FIND! WHAT A SERVICE YOU HAVE GIVEN! - I have watched and practiced a LOT of guitar tutorials over the years and taken a lot of paid internet and in-person lessons but I have seldom if ever seen instruction this good. You packed more into this 18 minutes than anything I have seen. It is the kind of thing that gives so much variation in sound with minor variations that it motivates guitar players to keep playing. -- Thanks for the clear instruction.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much for those positive words Barry! I'm very pleased you've found my tutorial so useful.

[@thomasvickers3914]

absolutely excellent demonstration with visible notes and beats - love it - am 85 - thanks

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Thomas! You’re NEVER too old to rock and roll! - Jez

[@dalemullen96]

Thomas: So there is someone older than I am, following along. Wow!

[@StefanHelldoerfer]

Rock´n Roll never dyes , my favorite kind of music , thank you :)

[@jedkrantz7003]

Thank you! Everything you do has the real energy and sound of the 50's. Perfectly authentic, you provide the electricity.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Jed! That's very nice of you to say. I've always loved this music. :D

[@harryebbeson]

Just got your 50's R&R book! Looking forward to working on the tunes. At 71, I remember some of the tunes as almost "new"!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much for the songbook purchase Harry. I hope you have a lot of fun with it.

[@davidiommarini7511]

Your tutorials are probably the best I have ever seen online. Thank you.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Wow, thanks very much David! Glad you like 'em.

[@TupeloHoney_77]

@@RocknRollSongbook hi. Can u give me details on the book )) 50(( ?

[@TheMawlaman]

Oh man you are just what I need, when I needed it. Im 52 and learning guitar. I am struggling because I can play chords but I have no expression of the sounds. This is the vridge to me going to another level. Many thanks for making this 👏👏

[@RocknRollSongbook]

I’m really pleased you found this useful. Happy pickin’! - Jez

[@Old-school_review]

most awesome rock'n'roll / rockabilly tutorial I've ever seen! thanks!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@TupeloHoney_77]

This is first video. I believe. I can learn and play ...instead of focusing on reading. Pentatonic etc. I'm gonna wear this video out. Teach my self with ur skills. Till I have it . Thank u thank u THANK U

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Great stuff! I'm glad you're finding this video so useful.

[@churatleartkanasub5979]

This is first time to look how to play rock n' roll. Thank you for your lesson.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Churat! Glad you like it.

[@lebendigsein1967]

thanks for good rock n roll. ... saludos de españa

[@annamariehewitt3173]

YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT PLAYING ROCK A BILLY AND ROCK AND ROLL ON THE OLD ACOUSTIC.... YOUR LESSON GOT ME ALL FIRED UP!......I'M GOING ON TO PRACTISE EVERY DAY NOW...... THANKYOU SO MUCH......I SUBSCRIBED.....

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Annamarie! I agree! Glad it got you 'fired up'. Thanks for subscribing. Keep on rockin'!

[@TupeloHoney_77]

@@RocknRollSongbook ⚡💙🥀✌🦋

[@willnixon69]

I learned more from you in less than 20 minutes than hours spent trying to just find things explained this simply. I’m checking out the rest of your vids and have subscribed without hesitation.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

That's great to know Will! I'm glad you found my video so useful. Thanks for subscribing!

[@ronknox3996]

Me too 😊

[@רוניפינקל]

Your videos toturials are very useful.

[@productivitybydesign9368]

Always enjoy watching you play. Look so effortless.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! It does become pretty effortless with time. I’ve been playing this stuff for over 40 years.

[@jmac5048]

Clear and concise; and now for the practice, practice, practice. Thank you

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks J! Enjoy your practicing.

[@madcowusa4277]

You're taking this youtube self taught improving beginner towards intermediate level. Great stuff and loving the 50s era, boomers excluded.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

That's great! Keep it up. 😁

[@wileyriveaux8666]

I've been playing folky fingerpicking guitar for a while, and am pretty good at those sorts of songs, but never understood how to rock! Thanks for posting the Rock a Billy series and unlocking the secret for me!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

It's good to know you're finding my videos useful. I like to fingerpick folky songs too.

[@laskerorlifson3082]

I taught that stuff to my 5yo son already and now he get's started with rockin :-) The only exemption is that I taught him power chords to easy the first steps. I can really recommend this because this get's your beginner fingers moveable and stretchy and you achieve first successes very quick :-)

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Great! I'd love to see a video of a 5-year-old playing rock 'n' roll like this. This is the first in a series of tutorial videos I have planned, so stay tuned to learn loads more rock 'n' roll/rockabilly guitar techniques that build on what I teach in this video.

[@MustafaBaabad]

Good Lord thanks for sending this guy to our life. Chief you did it extremely well. Thank you. Cheers from Indonesia.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Mustafa! Best wishes from England.

[@FRANKMANGIAPANE]

Amen brother,amen.

[@josecampos8141]

A very easy and enjoyable way to learn how to play rock ´n roll music. looking forward to learn more.Thank you.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Jose!

[@lindenhawthorn4761]

Playing an A major Buddy's way makes it a lot easier to transition between A, D, and A7. I was struggling with the solo on Peggy Sue where on the A chord right before he goes back to E he lifts his finger off and back on the b string second fret{A sus2}. It's a lot easier to do with your middle finger than your pinky. I think I'm going to start fingering A the alternative way from now on, thanks.

[@jamiehurley3149]

I stumbled across Jez on KZbin. What a find .. im a experienced band / guitarist .. and forgotten what fun it is to play these old great songs on just a acoustic ..i really like your style and arrangements . Ive always struggled with vocals but singing these songs has really pushed me on.. i thankyou great lessons .. ive just ordered your 100 hot rockin guitar book.. i would highly reccomend your lessons to any level of player .. so much can be learnt here.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Jamie. Thanks for the message. I’m really pleased you like my tutorials and my acoustic approach to rock and roll. It’s great to know that I’ve revived your interest in playing these songs like this. Keep on (acoustic) rockin’! 😁 - Jez 👍

[@RocknRollSongbook]

And thanks for the songbook purchase. 👍

[@rodhall1454]

Fabulous Jez. I've been doodling around with an acoustic guitar for years and never knew how to do any of that stuff. You've just re-kindled my interest - thank you.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Rod! That's great to know. Get that guitar out!

[@charliemunecas6656]

THANK YOU .....TOP NOTCH....SUPER RIGHT HAND ..FINE VOICE.. ALL THE BEST FROM HOLLAND...STAY SOUND....

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Charlie! All the best from England - Jez

[@Evoletization]

You're a great teacher, very informative and delivered at an enjoyable pace.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@weshowarth1520]

I loved the lesson so I bought the book. I'm hoping to progress my chord playing and explore my love for Rock n Roll & Rockabilly

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Wes! Keep on rockin’!

[@TheRealSerkan]

You can't believe how much you helped me! I've been looking for boogie/rockabilly guitar tutorials for quite a long time and you have the most clear and simply the best of them all! Thanks!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! That's very nice of you to say. I'm pleased you've found my video so useful. :D

[@FenderTele]

In the Carl Perkins style that gibson is almost counting out anna one anna two anna three anna four, i really enjoy your tutorials. Us rhythm players are the engine room in a band for the lead to hang its hat on. I can remember ,when i started ,stringing an old acoustic with the Rick Parfitt train track guage strings .The neck ended up like a banana my fingers were cut to ribbons with white knuckles as a bonus!!!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Well said Alan!

[@Joeyhdz]

6:11 🔥🔥🔥 8:33 A Chord 9:52 Rasgeo 10:57 E Chord 11:40 Rasgeo 13:25 D Chord/Rasgeo 15:44 🔥🔥

[@dakotahstr]

Man I wish I could sit down and play like you.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

It just takes practice ...you can do it.

[@dankelpuff8381]

Really good tempo for the tutorial, easy to follow, great illustration and lots of riffs to play around with. Thank you for putting this up.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! I’m glad you found my video helpful.

[@alanhoweth9859]

I often wandered how the musicians made theses sounds but it was always done so quickly that I could not follow how it was done. Thank you for your videos. Very informative and you are showing amazing patience.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Alan! ...how do I show patience?

[@alanhoweth9859]

@@RocknRollSongbook you take the time to show the movements on each change slowly enough for an old guy k like me to see it. I know you must be tempted to just let it rip. :-)

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Ah, I see. Yes, I've noticed some guitar teachers are inclined to show off during their lessons, which misses the point of the lesson really. I'm self-taught, and I think that affects how I teach. I'm glad my approach works for you. 😄

[@brucefrasure9919]

Best KZbin guitar site I have found. Thank you sir, keep on rockin!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Wow, thanks very much Bruce!

[@dalemullen96]

I've now downloaded many of your video tutorials and find them really well done. I also have your book which I purchased after watching your tutorials. Thanks for your time and excellent work.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Dale. I'm really pleased you're finding my videos and songbook useful. Thanks for those kind words. Keep on rockin'! - Jez

[@tommyhamilton2107]

Just found this. I am a beginner and have got new inspiration, thank you.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

That's really good to know. Keep on rockin'!

[@peterloja2961]

Good inspiration i like it

[@CreamPeakon]

My goal for future guitar playing!!!!💯

[@josephheikes1459]

Clear and consise, helpful and fun. Thank you and keep them coming.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! Will do!

[@jaychancey5123]

Jez you are so talented and made your videos fun , fun to watch and fun to listen to, I'm learning MORE from you than I did with a guitar teacher I had 5 months, I found you 2 months ago, a friend told me, keep up the good music I haven't heard not one thing I didn't like from you, THANKS

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Jay! That's so nice of you to say. I very pleased you're finding my videos helpful.

[@vincentfaure4472]

Wow great! So clear! Thank you so much from France.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Vincent! I'm glad you like it.

[@КорсарПиратов-в5н]

Огромное спасибо за урок очень всё доходчиво, ясно, и просто👍

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Большое спасибо! Я рад, что вы нашли мое видео полезным.

[@grahamwilson2164]

This is great.. I’m playing open chords every day and I’m not that interested in learning lead but THIS is exactly what I’m looking for

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Graham! It's good to know you're finding this useful - Jez

[@Ska747]

Fantastic lesson. Understandable for beginners as well as for both non-English speakers.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! That's good to know.

[@BirdmanNorfolk]

I love this Jez, I only just found you in my recs, and I have to say you are one of the most natural, unassuming and easy to follow guitar tutors I have been able to find online, I love in particular that I can always see both of your hands, and without having to be a picture in picture which I often find distracting and hard to connect and follow with the strum, I am definitely going to try playing along with you as soon as I have tuned my guitar, which has been somewhat dormant through these months of lockdown that I have not been able to meet and play with my regular Guitar Group, Best wishes Julie

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much for those lovely words of support Julie! I'm glad you like my teaching style. Yes, get that guitar tuned! - Jez

[@stoneglad]

Excellent Lesson! Not only is the material excellent and relevant, but your teaching style and ability to go slowly along with tabs and charts and examples is what every “KZbin how to” Guitar lesson should include! (Sadly, most don’t)

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Allen! I'm glad you like my tutorial videos.

[@philipcampion386]

Very very clear tutorial. Congratulations. Super. Thank you so much. Philip

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Philip! I'm pleased you found it useful.

[@woodyblakemore8401]

Good stuff. A semester’s worth of instruction in one video.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Woody!

[@andrewcotton-bailey8353]

Love rockabilly and tried to get into playing using books and a few sites. A mate put me onto you and thought why not. Don't know why but the way you put it across has stuck!!!! Really appreciate it mate and working through the rest. Highly rate you and pass your details onto others

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Andrew. Thanks very much for those words of support. It's really good to know that you're finding my videos helpful. Keep on rockin'! - Jez

[@gregoire7062]

I'm a brand new guitar player (2 weeks) and I just got your book ! Im learning twenty flight rock in parallel of watching your tutorials. It's hard but I'm getting a little better everyday, thanks for the good work !

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Grégoire! That's good to know. I'm glad you're finding my video helpful - Jez

[@germia6169]

Good, I m French, English is not my usual language but I can understand, your explanations are clear and very cool.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci beaucoup! Je suis content que vous l'ayez trouvé utile et facile à comprendre. Best wishes from England!

[@pm8278]

@@RocknRollSongbook Comme quoi les anglais sont pas limités a la vache folle et au variant covid

[@МихаилСтаростин-ы9ф]

Самое толковое объяснение. Все четко и по делу. Лет бы 40 назад увидеть.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Спасибо большое!

[@ericvandiest8534]

Magnifique tuto bien expliqué et démontré. Merci Jez .c'est un plaisir de vous écouter et regarder. A bientôt pour la suite. Eric from Belgium

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci Eric! Je suis heureux que vous l'ayez trouvé utile.

[@yejollykrewe1208]

So simple. So cool . So phat. Great job breaking down the basics. Amazing !!!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@Артём-з3в6з]

Всё чётко и понятно, несмотря на то, что по английски я не говорю))) Спасибо большое!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Спасибо большое! Это хорошо знать.

[@oscar8903]

Thank you from Seville , Spain. Gracias

[@RocknRollSongbook]

👍😊

[@enriquesarzosa]

Muy agradable... Saludos desde Quito- ECUADOR

[@RocknRollSongbook]

¡Muchas gracias! Saludos desde Yorkshire, Inglaterra.

[@edwardmylnychuk5774]

lol your first minute brought back some real memories for me as this is what i used to do when i was a lead singer in bands and doing singles as well, love that progression it is so easy and sounds soooooooo good

[@luvkountry]

Great that you have taken the time to demonstrate how the musicians got all them awesome sounds back in the day. So many tunes carried those beats when I grew up. Really nice to see the variations so clearly shown. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! I'm glad you found it useful. 😄

[@jeffreyburchfield9427]

I agree with Mr Tommy Hamilton I just found this interesting rock and roll riffs and you can take it in any direction you really want to go that's awesome thanks for sharing your knowledge and your time. Jeff

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Jeff! I'm pleased you found it useful.

[@gordonchristie6024]

That was a really good lesson Jez, you can’t beat a bit of rock n roll.🤘

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Gordon! Yes, I agree.

[@kimmulligan9863]

Just got your book and these lessons are filling some gaps for me, Thank you very much, Jez!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks for the book purchase Kim. I’m really glad you’re finding my videos useful.

[@terryofford4977]

Brlliant production, so perfectly clear.Very helpful well explained and PROVEN in sound.Thank YouJez

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Wow, thanks very much Terry!

[@dimakorz]

Thank you very much! Your lessons are great, everything is clear! I'm singer-songwriter from Russia and your channel is a very important resource for me. Now I gonna play true rock-and-roll music 🤘🎸 Thank you so much!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Dmitry! I'm glad you're finding my videos useful. Best wishes from England.

[@qibo9507]

You’re Brilliant...Thank you for the Lesson 🙏🙏🙏 // Terima Kasih ( Indonesian Language 😊🙏✌️🎸 )

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Kabita!

[@joegoncek2575]

Because of this video, I want to excercise my fingers again. Thank you so much Sir for the tutorial.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

That's great! It's good to know my video got you playing.

[@shawkatz]

Hi Jez. Don’t know how many times I have now seen this video. Learning something new every single time. I feel one has hit the jackpot with you. Thank you for keeping me inspired. My wife is thrilled too

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Shawkat! That's good to know. 😊

[@thomasgatrell2519]

great stuff, very encouraging as its so easy to get lost in the guitar journey. very often the 'roots' basic approach is so satisfying and informative in many ways. Great tuition thankyou so much

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Thomas!

[@brianpope5243]

Cheers Jez you’ve got me interested in my guitar again, not played for a year or so keep up the good work😎

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Brian. That's good to know!

[@christopherbako]

Pick it up.. You might be Surprised 😄

[@stevehartleben7053]

Just received your new 50 from the Fifties songbook. Took a month to get thru Amazon, but absolutely worth it. Cords, rhythms, and blues bars all explained. So much material in one place and just goes so perfect with all your You Tube videos. You have shared so much. What a score for me. Thanks so much!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Steve! That's great. Sorry it took so long to arrive. I'm really pleased you like it. If you fancy leave a few words like those in an Amazon review, I'd really appreciate it. Best wishes from England, Jez

[@chrissnape9537]

Thanks very clear I will sound better now with the basics GREAT JOB

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Chris! Glad you found it useful.

[@soledadrodriguez91]

How great you are!! Long live to R&R.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Soledad!

[@Viktor.73]

Прекрасное исполнение!!!!!!!🎶👌🎼🎸

[@tonyscang]

Hi Sir,am from Malaysia and chanced upon your very interesting lesson.Thank you very much for sharing.Will start to play my guitar again after i have left it for a while. Please do continue to stay safe,healthy and happy

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! I'm pleased you have found my lesson helpful. Best wishes from England - Jez

[@davegreen3861]

Excellent tutorial, thanks, Jez. And I’m delighted to see that it’s “No 1” ... looking forward to more of the same. Best wishes, Dave.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Dave! 😀 Are you playing guitar again?

[@davegreen3861]

Rock 'n' Roll Songbook I’m trying to, Jez, TRYING TO, which is why I’m so pleased to see your tutorial. Best wishes from the rock.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Well, have fun with that. How's it going on the island with COVID-19? Best wishes from 'God's own (rainy) country' :D

[@marywynne6496]

Hi Jez...you are a fabulous teacher..im really folowing you..hopefully one day i can play like you..im away down in southern Ireland...thanks so much...

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Mary! I'm glad you're finding my videos useful. Best wishes from West Yorkshire.

[@chrisrose5885]

This is an absolutely superb and informative lesson, thanks so much, Jez, and keep up the good work !

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Chris! I'm glad you found my video useful.

[@chrisrose5885]

@@RocknRollSongbook Fantastic to be able to learn so many different styles on KZbin, Jez, it gives us a whole new appreciation for this stuff. I'll be around🤗🙏

[@darringodden7225]

Fantastic!I am going to stop half way through and really learn this. I shall be back in a week or so

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Darrin! Glad your finding my video useful

[@erichhajosch7480]

Tolle Sache it is great I like it also do you have a Great Guitar thanks fore all what your are doing. Your a good Teacher.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Erich!

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

Another fabulous lesson. Really like this format. Very clear. Thansk again Jez

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Zaphod!

[@randycompton5230]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this in a way that makes it look easy. Your graphics go a long way to help it make sense.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Randy! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@TupeloHoney_77]

@@RocknRollSongbook may I ask. I want your book ? Second you are golden. I can understand you. However I have to ask basic questions So when you say bars. 12 bars for example in version 2 A //// //// //// //// And doing strumming u say 4 bars on A So I'm to strum //// //// //// //// Up and down 4 times here then switch to D //// //// Then strum up n down 2 times here on D. And so forth ?

[@TupeloHoney_77]

@@RocknRollSongbook now when u get to blues riffs. That's where I'm wanting to achieve / Excell. Thanks in advance

[@TupeloHoney_77]

@@RocknRollSongbook I have one more critical question U are doing blues riff Say

[@greyeyednick]

So clear, so simple, so amusing. Thanks!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@kayakero1969]

Good lesson for add something cool on open and bar chords.👋🇺🇾

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@bloodonthestrings]

I guess that I'll work out all your tutos and buy your book ( easy to find on the Amazon ), it's a new way for me in guitar playing !!!!

[@bloodonthestrings]

Hi Jez. P 81 of the book, see you later, the chords does not sound good to me. The first a chord shouldn't be 1 half measure before? And all the others chords after??

[@Gustavo-co2si]

Fabuloso tutorial, muchas gracias maestro.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

¡Muchas gracias Gustavo!

[@peteranthonyofthefamilybir18]

Very helpful. THANKS

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@christians483]

Thats Gold for me. Happy New one

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks! Happy New Year to you too!

[@soniaaldamusic]

Great explain!! Thank you so much!! And a hello from Brazil!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@michaelfox2989]

Really like thedlid of A and D got to practice that

[@f.vercetti]

This tutorial is exactly what i'm searched for! Thanks!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

That's great!

[@andrewmoore193]

Im just beginning my self and your guitar teaching is great thankyou.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Andrew!

[@sankturban291]

Thank you, Jez. Good tempo, well explained, no bs.

[@williamruble1482]

Thank you ! Excellent lesson

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks William!

[@Brendan-the-Navigator]

Thanks a lot, you have been a big help to me & I'm sure, many others, Cheers from Australia...🤠

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Glad you found my video useful. All the best from England. 😊

[@kevinhutchinson9160]

fog lifted brilliant lesson

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Kevin! That's good to know.

[@fretkillrfan]

Invaluable foundational lesson! Where were you 46 years ago when I started guitar!? 😎👍Thx

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! I got my first guitar in 1980 (I already played ukulele). It was much tougher to learn back then, eh? At that time I didn't know anyone who played rock 'n' roll guitar.

[@fretkillrfan]

Exactly on which planet did you live? 🙂 I barely knew of any other use for guitar. Started with an English band on Ed Sullivan playing She Loves You.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

I think Americans use the term 'rock 'n' roll' more broadly than we do here in England. We tend to use the term when referring to original 1950s stuff like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, etc. Although they played a lot of rock 'n' roll covers in their early days, we wouldn't usually call The Beatles a 'rock 'n' roll' band. The only guitarist I knew in my first year of playing was a folk musician -- my uncle. He started out playing American folk music (Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Carter Family, etc.) in the 1950s during the British skiffle craze (roughly 1956 - 1958), as did The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who, Van Morrison, etc. That's when guitar playing really took off over here. About the same time as rock 'n' roll was hitting the charts. I'd say a foundation in folk music is really handy for playing 1960s rock and pop though. And I played (and still do) plenty of that.

[@fretkillrfan]

The English nuance is admirable. You keep the term for what we refer to as Early Rockers. Yep, we cast the net wider using Rock and Roll as a more general description. Once again, as I found out when I attended Oxford, we speak American and not English. 🙃Cheers 🍻

[@RocknRollSongbook]

An American with a passport is a fine thing!

[@daviddawson1718]

Nice J45, I dig your sound fellow.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much David!

[@ukulelehans1959]

Thank you, love the stuff. Bought the book. Great Balls of Fire......✌️🎸🎶

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Hans! And thank you for the book purchase.

[@bluestough]

Hey Jez, nice work, man! Meetcha in Hamburg, St Pauli, August 17th in front of the Indra Club ~ Happy 60 anniversary of Beatles 1st performance in Germany

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Boyd! It would great to visit Hamburg some time.

[@MickeNable]

You are the BEST! So scholastic and doing everything in such a nice tempo. Thank You!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Wow, thanks very much Mikael!