Guitar Lesson: Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Blind Melon's No Rain

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[@ManUpTime263]

You deserve the guitar. I appreciate the way you teach all the songs that are on the soundtrack of my life. - Jimmy

[@RyanLendt]

why thank you Jimmy :)

[@ManUpTime263]

You wouldn't happen to be located in southern California would you?

[@RyanLendt]

northern i'm afraid! Bay area :)

[@ManUpTime263]

That's better than SoCal. Go Niners and Giants. We have Niners season tickets. Keep it up bro. Suppose I could request a "Save You" tutorial? I'm gonna save you kcufer not gonna lose you, I'm feeling cocky and strong can't let you gooo....

[@RyanLendt]

:) fires whichever one you choose... Save you ought to be nigh! I've had quite a few requests for that one. Cheers mate!

[@blackholesun1498]

I just discovered Blind Melon and wanted to learn the solo and before I even had a chance to complain. This is why I love this channel Ryan.

[@RyanLendt]

you gotta get up pretty early in the morning... ;) I'm glad this was here for you Mack thank you!

[@blackholesun1498]

I really hope that Crackerman unplugged tutorial comes soon. I'll give you the credit or sum if i do it and upload or something. I would be a patron or something if I didn't live in the third world. Your channel seriously helped me rediscover my love for guitar.

[@sammckelvey]

Whilst painting a room at work yesterday, questioning my life decisions, this old favourite came on the one station I could get on a dodgy radio, and suddenly all was well in the world again. Brian (my brain) reminded me that Ryan has a video on it, thanks Brian. I now can’t focus on learning it tho because I’m blown away by someone giving you that guitar! What a champion bloke!

[@RyanLendt]

I was completely floored myself... he told me he was sending me some pedals he doesn't use any more. Regards to Brian ;)

[@jeimy6377]

Who else on KZbin would offer a guitar AND a bass lesson sitting on a (presumably) stolen couch but Ryan? XD PS: You deserve that guitar :)

[@RyanLendt]

haha! I'll be expecting my certificate of recognition in the mail :P

[@theateroftheabsurd2168]

Just found him today... and I can tell hes a great dude yes deserving

[@PanhandlePrepping]

Shannon Hoon is smiling! He was an absolute genius. Sadly though, another brilliant artist whose life was cut short by drugs. I wore Blind Melon’s debut album out in the early 90’s. Still have that original CD from ‘92 too... so many fantastic songs on that album! Well done, Ryan!

[@RyanLendt]

thank you so much TL :) It's an honor to, in one small way, keep the music I love alive.

[@Greg-1972]

Blind Melon is my favorite band ever and they only made 2 albums.That shows how genius Shannon was.

[@JustinTaylor1098]

Heard this earlier for the first time in years. I should’ve known my old mucker Ryan would have done a top lesson on it. Cheers Ryan.

[@El_Andru]

You need more Blind Melon. There is a beautiful world outside No Rain. Soup Paper Scratcher Galaxie Change Tones of Home Toes Across the Floor St Andrews Fall Time Mouthful of Cavities etc. Anyone reading. They have 2 (kinda 3 albums) give them a big listen. You'll love em. I fucking did and I am so glad

[@RyanLendt]

I did a video for tones of home, it was like the hardest non STP tune I've ever done :)

[@chalyjudge7749]

Awesome, thorough lesson! Your joy of playing guitar shines through and is contagious. Thanks very much! 👍😎❤️

[@RyanLendt]

cheers to you chaly :)

[@Ryan-xn3mt]

I know this video is older. But I've come to enjoy your lessons. And this one doesn't disappoint. You've earn a sub

[@RyanLendt]

aw thanks fellow Ryan - welcome to the party!

[@brandonbandstra226]

Listening 200 times in a row, yes. I can relate to this

[@RyanLendt]

in a discman baby

[@lees.9520]

Remarkably good explanation of how things come together in the song, including explan of strumming detail. Keep on w/ the kindness. Thank you.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Lee :)

[@Jesus_Advocate41]

Met Hoon in late summer of 91 ....stoned out of his mind

[@RyanLendt]

funny

[@matthewstreb6886]

Awesome job and teaching style. Appreciate you man

[@RyanLendt]

appreciate you too man.

[@jodyvaliant]

Great tutorial! Thanks so much for making this!

[@RyanLendt]

I'm glad you enjoyed that Jody!

[@kimalcoseba2199]

Man, you're fun to watch and learn.. and funny too with those stories behind.. Keep it up man..

[@RyanLendt]

Thank you so much Kim :) Cheers!

[@hurtjonnegut]

This is a great breakdown, thanks.

[@RyanLendt]

glad you enjoyed it Jon :)

[@cobrasbloodandcheesecake]

I have Blind Melon's Self-Titled album on CD and it's changed my life. :3

[@RyanLendt]

i feel you :)

[@derekbusbin9144]

Great video man, and congrats on the new axe. Keep them coming, we enjoy it🤘🏼

[@RyanLendt]

cheers Derek :)

[@USMCCGAGNG]

Thank you for your effort. Your knowledge is appreciated. ✌

[@RyanLendt]

thank you Dino :)

[@kvstrickland]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy....this is a great start to my day.....😝😝😝😝

[@RyanLendt]

glad you like it!

[@theateroftheabsurd2168]

Absolutely love your teaching style!!! Paint the bigger picture thank you

[@RyanLendt]

you are a gentleman and a scholar TOTA :)

[@DabsForMe]

This guys awesome, Glad I found this.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Kyle :)

[@cobrasbloodandcheesecake]

I was listening to Blind Melon today and it made me want to play guitar and learn this song. Thank you Ryan :3

[@RyanLendt]

good choice :)

[@2009shahidc]

Great lesson, thanks for sharing and humour.

[@RyanLendt]

cheers SC thanks for kickin it :)

[@eodvet7249]

Dude I really apricate your videos and want to say you are by far my favorite person to watch on any screen broski! Lively and upbeat and I agree you deserve the guitar. Hero by Foo Fighters is shweet btw! Keep em comin dude

[@RyanLendt]

I appreciate you EV

[@eugenespahan2318]

Doing an awesome song on a jimi guitar 🎸 how awesome is that! You Rock

[@nickayres5780]

This is awesome

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks Nick :)

[@koolingdan1284]

nailed it man!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks man!

[@cobrasbloodandcheesecake]

No Rain is my favorite Blind Melon song, thanks for the lesson :3

[@RyanLendt]

me too.

[@sethlepley2720]

Hidden gem KZbin channel I hope you get more views and subs

[@RyanLendt]

aw thanks Seth :) You're here. that's all that matters.

[@tankosteel8545]

Grat and thanks.. Beautiful explained for an awesome song, you are rally cool man, thanks for sharing :D

[@RyanLendt]

cheers tanko thanks :)

[@nickayres5780]

U r awesome Ryan

[@RyanLendt]

double thanks Nick! You are too pal

[@rventriglia]

Love your videos, very helpful. Just wish you would play the whole piece through to see how it comes together. Cheers!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks so much RV :) Alas I cannot because it would quadruple my production time, and I shoot for 5 songs/week

[@Mrbigsky100]

Great video thank you!

[@RyanLendt]

thank you very much AB :)

[@Py1axRADIOAMADORISMOSEMSTRESS]

Tks very goid you are super star dudy

[@RyanLendt]

thanks dudy

[@gratefulmedhead9816]

Shannon Hoon approves!

[@RyanLendt]

that's a nice thing to say :)

[@gratefulmedhead9816]

Though, No Rain, is a great song, and what Blind Melon is best known for... it is far from their best song! I could listen to the Soup album for days!!

[@RyanLendt]

Blind Melon is a great band - no disagreement here :)

[@wildgoobsid5]

Nice video. Great personality!

[@RyanLendt]

Thank you kindly!

[@Arrow6424]

How'd i miss this one? Lol You're classic ay

[@RyanLendt]

:) cheers SS

[@ericwiese7479]

I figured we were about the same age! Time flies huh 😳

[@RyanLendt]

what do you get when you throw a stick of butter out the window?

[@ericwiese7479]

@@RyanLendt you get to see butterfly?

[@orlandocosta171]

Thank you so much 🤟🏻

[@RyanLendt]

you're very welcome OC

[@n4ko]

here from your very 8th guitar lesson... xD.. that solo is getting tricky ... thx u again

[@RyanLendt]

yeah the solo is a bit of a dooz :) good luck mate!

[@aracknido]

After many attempts. I still can´t get the speed for the last run of the notes. I can hit the notes but with and excess of plucks, I either lack the dexterity or I just cant figure out the timing of the plucks and / or hammer ons(offs) and can never make it sound right. I leave it, come back in weeks, try for several hours a couple of days, just can´t do it. So frustrating.

[@normannoriega9557]

😢❤

[@eagles_s]

2:18 tried it myself and got it. Thanks

[@RyanLendt]

woo hoo!

[@gratefulmedhead9816]

Just sub'd!!

[@RyanLendt]

welcome to the party GMH!

[@reedspacer558]

for the e7 i like pinky on 3rd fret b string a little better. just me. i feel like its on that octave in the recording

[@Natacha1111]

Dude I miss your long hair like in this video

[@RyanLendt]

:) thank you WD, on both counts

[@nickcds3419]

Holy shit ! What a gesture. Well done.

[@RyanLendt]

I know right? Thank you!

[@ziggybaker3446]

Idk if you'll get this as it's over a year old but is there any way this could be simplified into a campfire version for acoustic?

[@ziggybaker3446]

I'm assuming you'd just do the rhythm guitar part... over and over? LOL

[@RyanLendt]

mama ryan sees all comments ;) Yep, that's what you'd do!

[@lesliethompson4039]

Thank you for the beautiful awesome lesson... Do u have a CD I can buy... Your in a band... ???? God bless Ryan, your awesome.... Most sincerely Leslie and baby Louise 😂💝🤣😊😃... †

[@RyanLendt]

Greetings Leslie and Baby Louise! thank you so much for asking - I haven't made any CD's but you can find me on all the streaming services (spotify, etc...) and I post many of my songs here in my "originals" playlist

[@senorfrost]

Staying on Blind Melon... could you do a lesson on Galaxie?

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the request Joseph

[@senorfrost]

@@RyanLendt thanks for the lessons. I love your videos. they help so much.

[@NatureandSpirit111]

17:30 GUYS! HES HUMAN!

[@RyanLendt]

:)

[@dlm425]

Too bad about how this band ended early the were really just getting started,

[@RyanLendt]

concur

[@mcburnski]

If you ever feel the need to be nice to anyone I'll graciously accept a guitar ☺

[@wickedcrypto6004]

Ah yes when MTV was amazing

[@RyanLendt]

yep.

[@johnnycelaya3154]

"I can guitar" HAHA!

[@RyanLendt]

teehee :)

[@zackpage7365]

Do a soup by blind melon tutorial

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the nudge zp

[@lynxone7039]

Another nice solo for this song is part of a live acoustic version at kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4jWent5i5aGetU. It is played on a Guild F50R with very light gauge strings (for bending), so if played on an acoustic with heavier strings the bends can be replaced with slides. Also, by putting a capo on the second fret you can play both the lead and the rhythm parts simultaneously, still in the original key (using the D shape to play the E chord, the C shape to play the D chord, etc.) Sounds very nice played this way.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for sharing LO :)

[@lynxone7039]

@@RyanLendt You're welcome! Great job breaking down the original solo!

[@eagles_s]

Epic down WHERESville?

[@RyanLendt]

down HERE'SVILLE!

[@DIYivan04]

“ED situation”. Damn dude

[@RyanLendt]

I'm not sure if that's a positive or a negative sentiment

[@DIYivan04]

Ryan Lendt 😉

[@JE-western-rider]

Why did the YT gods give me this aural swamp of sonic mush. Hear my benedictions Oh great God of Thunder! Pillage, plunder and behead the unfaithful servants that forced this unholy and godless song onto the world. May the bumble bee build a hive in their necks.

[@kvstrickland]

Work has taken a sharp turn south...in a bad way...I’ve only gotten to 12 mins yet....

[@RyanLendt]

it's a big one! I thought it wouldn't be interesting enough to break up into pieces so I just got it all done in one :)

[@douglaschristine8387]

How you doing Ryan? I say"Just take it!" and get rid of that funky headstock but it's free. I noticed that people like you and I can see why . Oh and get a haircut but that's right your in a band. Hey how about that Collective soul song Blame from before your move. I'll pay for it if you like. Peace out.

[@RyanLendt]

fun request DC - hope you're well man

[@patprime7320]

You've got sooooo much better. You should lift your head up high

[@srwven]

Dude, tune up.