Guitar Lesson: How To ACTUALLY Play Black By Pearl Jam (Not The Easy Strumming Edition)

[@RyanLendt]

Join me for a one-on-one! www.ryanlendt.com/lessons

[@crazedzealots]

Dude wow, i've learned this song four different ways over the years and each time I get a little closer to Stone's version. And now you have finally given me all the pieces I was missing. Now I have to practice a few dozen hours to drill these new techniques in and get the muscle memory to play them right. This is a great gift thank you very much Ryan. I'm basically like you, I was a singer in a Pearl Jam tribute band, i sing their songs everyday of my life and Black is my favorite song of all time. and now I can learn to play it properly what an immense gift.

[@RyanLendt]

a gift both ways because it makes me so happy to hear that :) Any vids of you PJ cover band??

[@crazedzealots]

This is the middle 20 minutes of our best show and sadly it was also our second to last show. We opened with Release but the video camera wasn't turned on until Alive. I was trying to find the visceral energy of Eddie's voice in his more agressive years from 1990-92 before he hurt his voice really bad in 94. I was so inspired by how he sounded at Pinkpop 92 and from what I heard online nobody else in PJ tributes could sing with that much tension like I could. We practiced for three months then started gigging but after our fifth time on stage my lead guitar player quit and I wasn't going to continue without someone that could sort of play the solo's. Later after the camera was turned off and we did Even Flow, Jeremy and Black we were really all warmed up, and no longer afraid and we killed those songs. When the bass player starts to pop off at the end of Corduroy that's the moment to me where the band really clicked and my guys lost their fear of being in a PJ tribute and began to really have fun. I've spent the last two hours playing Black your way and it sounds so amazing to me but now I can't sing along yet cause i have to think of all the new movements but maybe in a few days i'll be able to do it. You really are a great teacher and I've learned how to play about 20 songs from you through your video's. I think you should reach out to Tim Pierce, Marty Shwartz, and other guitar teachers with huge audiences. They might feature you someday and expose you to their thousands if not millions of viewers. It could change your life just getting on Marty Shwartz or Tim Pierce's video's talking about teaching on youtube.

[@crazedzealots]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYfIi6Skq9mYq8k lol forget to tag the video for you.

[@RyanLendt]

great setup story there David! Great video too :) I love how much thought you put into your outfit. I'm so super glad that I get to help you play some songs you love :) Hopefully i'm mostly right hehe. I think Marty and Tim are safe from me at the moment. I like this slow natural growth thing :) I'll have their goat soon enough though ;)

[@crazedzealots]

I have a great idea for you. I think after you release each teaching video to us. I think you should do a second video of you performing the song for us. You have so much talent and if you release as many performance video's as your teaching series I think you will get huge exposure and someone is going to notice your immense talent.

[@RyanLendt]

Gosh I really appreciate that David! Thank you so much for that sentiment, and you're right, that is a great idea :) I feel like that comment is a great coffee talk conversation starter. I'm going to pin it.

[@brad361]

I’ve been bingeing Black tutorials and this one’s awesome, Ryan! Lots of detail that I’ve not seen elsewhere.

[@RyanLendt]

:) thank you brad.

[@BluCAW]

Whenever i get the urge to learn a Pearl Jam song i ALWAYS know where to come! Wonderful lesson dude! :)

[@RyanLendt]

You're very kind Brad - thanks for hanging out!

[@dustinnostrant5496]

Really should start with playing the full song, then continuing on with the lesson. Just a suggestion

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Dustin :)

[@juanvaldez5422]

Dustin Nostrant it will get a copyright strike

[@caldwell9-0]

Juan Valdez Marty does it

[@sawaki2338]

@@caldwell9-0 but marty isnt funny

[@cncfrosty]

@@caldwell9-0 But Marty switches things around and gets away with copyright notices by not playing it exactly like the song, note for note.

[@GrasshopperLawnCare]

Coming back to this video after learning the song and have to say this is by far the best video I've seen teaching this lesson. Should have expected it lol. Hell yeah Ryan.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks so much Sean! I believe this video (like my even flow video) is a little divisive, because I believe it is both correct and not quite what everyone else thinks. I'm glad you see it my way ;)

[@davidwatts2963]

Thank you for breaking this down, for years I was playing the barre chords from root 5 on 8 to root 6 A, Emin starting on G1

[@douglascasey3486]

I've always loved this album and this tune. Never learned it, but I'm going to get at now that I don't have to figure it out, thanks to you. I'm going to try to play it and vocal it. Wish me luck.

[@RyanLendt]

post a vid and share it with us Douglas! Thanks for learning along with me :)

[@nurseluke4951]

I don’t know how anyone could thumbs down this video, this was a perfect tutorial, and you get some comedy to boot. “I hope it’s your finger.” Lol😂

[@RyanLendt]

Thank you Nurse Luke :) I guess some people just can't handle the truth.

[@frankthetank3691]

Just found your Pearl Jam lessons. Primarily I'm an at home hobbyist playing a 6 string acoustic. I like your teaching style (and song choices). Thanks!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks so much tank!

[@imannonymous7707]

Your focus on the rythym chug is cool.....sounds quite accurate too.

[@RyanLendt]

why thank you IA

[@bernoulli884]

Your lessons hit on the theory while also being concise and accessible. Really awesome stuff! I find when I learn a PJ song off your videos, they stick because you break it down in good chunks and explain how the chords are constructed.

[@RyanLendt]

I'm really super glad to hear that BH - thank you for the kindness, and for hanging out :)

[@hankpirelli74]

I have learned the easy version finally, and now I`m back to scratch.... I LOVE IT :)

[@RyanLendt]

I'm glad to hear you're up for a good time Hank!

[@brianhurt3801]

I hope I am as exciting as you are when I learn this song with your help thank you ,and I reside in Michigan my something to do when the snow is flying

[@RyanLendt]

[@Bennetherway]

I was sceptical about this lesson but boy was I wrong. You're an excellent teacher and this is an excellent lesson.

[@RyanLendt]

thank you for giving me a chance Ben - cheers to you, I'm glad you found that helpful :)

[@BrianOboylemusic]

So good thanks dude!! Played this at rehearsal yesterday

[@RyanLendt]

awesome!

[@RumbleFish69]

Man, this is such a great channel!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks man!

[@RumbleFish69]

@@RyanLendt No, thank YOU, brother!

[@blinky6667]

You, sir, are an incredible teacher. And the fact that your subject is a masterpiece is also very good. I agree with you seemingly that Gossards comps are the best, esspecially the hooks, but also the slow suspense builds

[@RyanLendt]

you are a gentleman and a scholar blinky

[@thesteves6406]

Your cool man, i could get my pearl jam anywhere, but you know a-lot about guitar, and music, and not everybody can teach, you do a fine job..thanks

[@RyanLendt]

thanks steves :)

[@fhinsley]

This is so good. You always break these down perfectly for me to understand. Thank you. Also - I had to stop the video and check on the dogs until i realized the barking was in the video. I suppose I'd have the same problem with 'Been Caught Stealing' - Thanks again.

[@RyanLendt]

I didn't have any dogs then, i wonder whose dogs they were!

[@sergionunes5397]

Has to be my fave PJ song. Thanks Ryan!

[@RyanLendt]

have fun with that one Sergio - and thanks for the Patreon support! you got a shout in today's vid :)

[@bennymcgehee3305]

Easier than I thought. Thanks Ryan!

[@RyanLendt]

and oh so satisfying

[@waxxy8447]

Wow thanks bro! Very easy to understand! U got a new fan here

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for hanging out Waxxy

[@ronenTheBarbarian]

You're like the Ryan Lendt of guitar teachers! Great Lesson, thank you from Israel!

[@RyanLendt]

hahahahahahaha

[@i3oosted]

Hey Ryan, love the videos. One thing if possible, on your future lesson videos, can you play the song in the intro so we can see how easy/hard it is to play, etc. It also hypes up the watcher before learning it, thanks!

[@RyanLendt]

Greetings i3 - thanks for hanging out on the tube! For several reasons, I cannot oblige your (very reasonable) request, and someday I'll make a video explaining why, but I promise they are good reasons :)

[@i3oosted]

@@RyanLendt Likely copyright reasons?

[@brianschreckenstein5579]

Your awesome dude. Can’t wait to learn more from you bro

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for being here Brian :)

[@ianfoehr6011]

Always adding a few tasty pieces of the puzzle Ryan, first PJ song I learned many years ago and still have room for improvement.

[@RyanLendt]

Don't we all Ian :) I'm glad you enjoyed that

[@diogofonseca3161]

I love you. Simple as that.

[@RyanLendt]

how sweet it is to be loved by you... yes it is

[@barryloftin4159]

This guy is great and funny too !! something everyone else has seemed to have lost ??? Great video

[@RyanLendt]

Don't let him hear you say that, he might get a big head ;) Glad to have you here Lee thanks for watching!

[@khaldounj]

The almost E7 was driving me crazy, because I knew that it wasn't major nor 7th, but couldn't figure it out by myself. Thanks

[@RyanLendt]

welcome!

[@JustinTaylor1098]

You make this look easier than it is, I’m struggling with the E and A chords on the 7th fret! It’s hard to make them clean on my acoustic! As I always say- I’ll get there eventually. Cheers Ryan

[@RyanLendt]

You will! Nice to know you're tackling this one JT, good luck!

[@mackhomie6]

@@RyanLendt if you are playing on a cheap steel string acoustic (couple hundred bucks), chances are its being made excessively difficult because of the action.. Do yourself a big favor and downturn the guitar one full step, then capo the second fret. It's night and day how much easier it is to play

[@sammybanawan2628]

I like your style. I appreciate that you don't treat us like newbies with the "here's how you play a C chord..." And you're funny. Glad I found your vids!

[@RyanLendt]

welcome to the party Sammy, thanks for taking the time!

[@DanielMarkMellor]

Cheers! Incredible as always

[@RyanLendt]

thanks DM :)

[@KowboyUSA]

Sweet! I'll be wearing this one* out!

[@RyanLendt]

ohhhhhhhh that was the day I decided to post every day excepting for unavoidable extenuating circumstances. I had scheduled that to post while I was playing golf with my dad and uncle in michigan. I'm just musing because I'm just 5 weeks away from accomplishing my goal for a year :)

[@KowboyUSA]

@@RyanLendt that sounds like a positive milestone. Sweet! 👍

[@marioriquelme1651]

Gracias Ryan!. Con tus vídeos me motivo a seguir practicando los temas de mi banda favorita. Muchas gracias y continúa haciendo más vídeos!!! Saludos desde Santiago de chile

[@RyanLendt]

I'm proud to say I got that without google translate :) You're very welcome Mario I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for hanging out, PJ rocks :)

[@Metalexander-po3xj]

Please do interstate love song! Those are pretty weird chords also.. thanks for this tutorial also.. great job always

[@RyanLendt]

I've done interstate love song - thanks Alexander :)

[@N7_Maric]

This is fantastic. Thank you.

[@RyanLendt]

thank you as well

[@davidarnold6471]

My man! I love your videos!!! Any Lumineers covers? Thanks for sharing your incredible talents and personality!

[@RyanLendt]

I appreciate that so much David :) No Lumineers yet, but who knows where the wind will blow us.

[@davidarnold6471]

@@RyanLendt Sorry, I just saw this. Thanks for replying! You are the best teacher I have come across so far. Would you be able to do a show how of 'All My Life' by the Foo Fighters? All the tabs I have found online are nowhere near correct.

[@kvstrickland]

Buddy... I'm headed home in a day or so....can't wait to catch up on your videos... you must make it to the Boston shows!

[@RyanLendt]

STOP PUTTING KETCHUP ON MY VIDEOS

[@kvstrickland]

Ryan Lendt of course you would lol

[@JustinTaylor1098]

I’ve been waiting for this one. I’m on holiday and the internet coverage is rubbish so I’ll have to wait till I get home to watch the lesson. Can I play this on my acoustic Ryan? I’ve just thought, I haven’t got my guitar so even if I did have reliable Wi-fi I couldn’t play it anyway! Cheers Ryan.

[@RyanLendt]

I feel like every time we talk you're on holiday! You can play this on your acoustic :) you can air guitar it.

[@boseifrit5480]

You can play any electric song on acoustic

[@samanthazig2143]

Soo soo good. I’m so happy. Thank you Ryan. 🤘

[@RyanLendt]

woo hoo! I'm glad you're pleased :)

[@Inside1min]

beautiful as song

[@RyanLendt]

we humbly agree

[@P.Jlive2024]

I'm a p.j junkie so you tube recommended ya. I gotta say man, Right On my dude🤘

[@RyanLendt]

welcome fellow PJ-aholic!

[@P.Jlive2024]

Ryan Lendt 🤘

[@marco.trerotola.filmmaker]

The best tutorial! Yeah!

[@RyanLendt]

yay! Thank you Marco :)

[@willianalmeida4010]

Great lesson, thanks! Hugs fron Brazil!

[@RyanLendt]

hugs back Willian!

[@SophievdBoomen]

Hey man, I really love your videos and you're the only person I have notifications turned on for, and actually the first person whose videos I've ever commented on! Your way of explaining things makes a lot of sense to me and your enthusiasm is so motivating that it is easy to learn with you! You also do all the music that I love so thanks so much! I was wondering if you're maybe planning on doing Guaranteed by Eddie at some point. I really really struggle with that picking pattern, in any song! Would love to see a video from you on that!

[@RyanLendt]

that's so very kind of you to tell me Sophie - thank you :) I will definitely do guaranteed for you... hint: go learn the plucking pattern for just breathe and you'll be super prepared for Guaranteed :) cheers to you!

[@SophievdBoomen]

Ryan Lendt thank you, awesome! Will definitely do that :)

[@SophievdBoomen]

Ryan Lendt thank you, awesome! I will definitely do that :)

[@jacobramoz4494]

Wow, your such a great speaker, I guess that's weird😂, but it makes it much easier to learn

[@RyanLendt]

why thank you Yak :) welcome to the party!

[@charlessloan1809]

😂basically playing Yellow Ledbetter 🤣 funny stuff, love the lessons man, keep em coming...🤟🤟

[@Aryanof99]

Nailed it

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks Aryan!

[@TheSlayercom]

I'd like an acoustic version of this song, it would be amazing

[@RyanLendt]

I've done that

[@rebeccap865]

I wish you were close to me so I could bug you until you taught me how to play everything. But thank you for the videos!

[@RyanLendt]

thank you for watching my videos Rebecca :) I'm glad you find them helpful!

[@guitarman7573]

Keep up the good work 👍

[@RyanLendt]

thank you gm :)

[@porcariadecanal]

Great lesson, dude! I think even Stone plays this song in different ways, according to his mood on particular day...lol

[@RyanLendt]

oh absolutely... I was focused on the very early days, and took validation from the unplugged performance. I was very surprised the pattern repeated so quickly myself. But yeah, make it yours :) and thank you poop guy!

[@porcariadecanal]

A big surprise for me was to find out that Stone plays State of Love and Trust using a F in C shape! Your channel rules, especially for a great PJ fan like me.

[@joshwicksnz]

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[@erickvillegas110]

Great explanation by young Han Solo

[@RyanLendt]

hehe. Thanks Erick :)

[@Barcodeali]

greatness

[@RyanLendt]

:)

[@Vandrlyl3]

This is great! Much appreciated, Ryan :)

[@RyanLendt]

glad you liked it Andrea!

[@EpicDude444111]

Great Lesson! This one is a pinky workout for sure lol

[@RyanLendt]

you're gonna have to get your pinky ring resized

[@donaldmoody8875]

No bro that was awesome thank you very much for that cuz you're helping me thank you

[@RyanLendt]

I'm very glad to hear that Donald :)

[@williamwinn948]

Awesome lesson thank you

[@RyanLendt]

you're very welcome WW

[@Miami-jt2jp]

Great video

[@RyanLendt]

thanks

[@This_Guitarist]

Great lesson, subbed.

[@RyanLendt]

welcome to the party Dred - and thanks!

[@nlm620]

Excellent lessons. Thank you.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks so much Nick :)

[@jetthamilton4731]

Great tutorial again. I have a few random questions, as a songwriter, how do you write your melodies and what are your tips for faster picking. I was trying to play even flow but couldnt pick the A string fast enough

[@RyanLendt]

the tips for faster picking are start slow and go just a LITTLE bit faster each time :) The best melodies are written when they just come to you. The hardest thing to do about anything is start doing it. You'll find that if you just sit down for a half hour you'll come up with SOMETHING with your subconscious, and then you can use your conscious mind to tweak it :) sometimes it's bad. that's ok too just don't show anyone but your mom. that sounds like a fun coffee talk. haven't done one in a while. I am intending to turn coffee talk into livestream once this boy of ours goes back to school!

[@mackhomie6]

Make sure you're tilting the pic at roughly a 45 angle and not using a light, floppy pic that has to get caught on the string with each strokd

[@clintmeyer742]

Thanks! That was great

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Clint :)

[@bropeep07]

I love learning from coked up guitar players... makes me feel at home... Subbed.

[@RyanLendt]

haha rock on bro

[@noone-cc8so]

Im a bass player but i love this song so ill watch

[@RyanLendt]

cheers to that no one

[@ChrisS-nj3ye]

Nice one Ryan good one mate!

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks Steve!

[@ChrisS-nj3ye]

Although this is too hard for me to play but I'll keep trying. Steve out. Ps. Looking forward to the next vid

[@RyanLendt]

if you're in the future though you should be looking backward to the next video

[@piazza_samuel]

Ma quanto sei bravo? Mamma mia! Thank you so much!

[@RyanLendt]

you're very welcome Samuel :)

[@Kdaly433]

Can you do an acoustic version of Black by Pearl Jam, please?

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

The intro is good, but the really great lick, you know, the one that ends with low g then low e? I can hear that it doesn't really start with B then C before going to open G, up to A, back to open G, then low G then low E. Instead, try starting it with open A then B, then open G, A, open G, low G and open E. You'll find that's more correct and sounds better regardless. Just trying to help.

[@nelsonw2096]

Wow Mr Lazer Wolf! Sounds serious. Anyway I was thinking today about the difference between the guitar playing/arrangements used by Gossard/McCready/Vedder vs the Weezer dudes. The Weezer stuff is pretty savage and quite effective while the PJ stuff is way more nuanced and also very effective.

[@RyanLendt]

I'd agree with you, and add that the weezer stuff is more scientific while the pearl jam is more felt. Weezer songs are DESIGNED to be enjoyable. Pearl Jam songs emerge out of their artistic selves. In my opinion :)

[@gazburchmore1823]

So great!

[@RyanLendt]

so glad you enjoyed that Gaz!

[@gazburchmore1823]

@@RyanLendt I've been playing on and off for ages. Never understood much about theory but since I found your channel it's really got me buzzing to play again. You cover so much music that I was into in my late teens and early twentys. Thanks so much for all your hard work. Will do my best to support you better. Peace and best wishes from a limey in Woking, Surrey, England. 👍🤘

[@lathumpipe]

Ryan, did you ever catch Puzzles and Games? Fantastic song.

[@RyanLendt]

nope, but I definitely will :) there was one chord in there that made me run away screaming... but that was like a year ago, and now that we've been through some Dean stuff my ears might be ready to figure it out!

[@eds6889]

We used to play that song live but every time we played a fight would break out, not sure why. We dropped it from the set list after eight brawls.

[@RyanLendt]

I need you to expand on this

[@eds6889]

Ryan Lendt don’t know what to add, we just figured it was triggering something in the audience. We weren’t enjoying watching people bash each other. Enjoyed your video lesson.

[@daveg4236]

Ed S that's crazy. Same club or same city?

[@eds6889]

Hoogla Boogla all different clubs in three cities. Might have been a couple of repeat offenders involved as we had a bit of a following.

[@daveg4236]

Ed S that is crazy. Has me laughing

[@normannoriega9557]

Realy fantastic leason. Thank you nice and clear. Your a silly guy I like your teaching you make it fun😌👍

[@RyanLendt]

haha you're on a roll - thanks for watching Norman!

[@rosskegler2433]

I would like to request a lesson for the White Stripe song "We're gonna be friends" which will could happen to us if you continue with the awesome PJ tutorials.

[@RyanLendt]

haha well done ross! I saw that Eddie played it a couple nights ago!

[@wrath4643]

Great details , thanks

[@garethroberts6988]

🙏👌👍thankyou Ryno! Legend!

[@RyanLendt]

you're welcome Gareth the duck!!!

[@Bixll09]

Well done

[@Lukerbts]

Great lesson but I wish you'd look at me instead of the guy sitting slightly to my left

[@RyanLendt]

you try talking to an ipad

[@cabj77]

@@RyanLendt Always talk to the camera!! nevermind is an ipad, cell, or whatever... thanks for the lesson, Mike´s part is quite beautiful!! Great job!

[@Hoscitt]

@@RyanLendt 😄😄👍

[@duniagiana]

Hahaha! Maybe the Guy sitting sightly to your left is more attractive to look at LoL!

[@eagles_s]

Santiago Meli why?

[@martinsteiger5039]

I love the actual way.

[@RyanLendt]

totally different song. new found appreciation over here

[@anthonybags2626]

I like the easy way. 😀😀😀 Nice job. Thanks buddy.

[@RyanLendt]

hehe well now you have choices :) thanks anthony!

[@douglaschristine8387]

Hi Ryan I was wondering do you look in a mirror while your teaching the song to see where to place your fingers? I do it at home so I don't have to angle my guitar back to place my fingers. By the way, keep up the good work and keep on rocking 🤘

[@RyanLendt]

Hey thanks Doug :) Actually I'd like to suggest the opposite, that you practice blindfolded or in a room with no windows and the lights out - nothing builds your proprioception quicker

[@thehandseesall]

Lol you are the love child of Henry Cejudo & johnny Knoxville.... Good lesson man!

[@RyanLendt]

haha I keep getting new ones. If I start wearing lipstick will you call me Sally Struthers?

[@thehandseesall]

@@RyanLendt lol...😆

[@toddhatfield5329]

Can you do Sleight Of Hand album version? I have most of it down but some stuff gets lost since there is so much going on. PJ cut out a lot of the high stuff going on live (Mikes part I think).

[@RyanLendt]

I most certainly can Todd, thank you for the request :)

[@asp5645]

Ryan Lendt Dang...that would be a gooood one !

[@yoursistheworld]

THANK YOU!

[@RyanLendt]

YOU'RE WELCOME!!

[@jaslovecraft]

Saludos desde lima, Perú

[@RyanLendt]

Saludos desde philly!

[@Addy-1636]

Coming to Fenway for the shows? I’m going to both

[@RyanLendt]

that's awesome! I'm afraid not. this kid of ours has had a 4 month summer due to the move and it's really taking it's toll...

[@daveytiger]

You are my muse.

[@RyanLendt]

daww thanks David

[@pessim1st681]

Hi Ryan! This is my first request and it is for the song again today by pearl jam. Keep up the great work

[@RyanLendt]

what a great request Hayden - thank you for making it!

[@XicoMVX]

Very good 🎸

[@RyanLendt]

thanks guil!

[@messicarecaidoso623]

Could u do the acustic version?

[@RyanLendt]

it's the same, except on an acoustic guitar

[@Ryaneli10]

It’d sure be neat if you could show a picture of the chord while attempting to explain it.. this finger in this fret on this string and this finger on b9…

[@samuelpeterson7043]

13::26 - "If you're watching this I'm in grave danger" lmao

[@RyanLendt]

haha. i wonder what on earth that was about...

[@kaulinman9670]

Thanks!!!

[@RyanLendt]

welcome!

[@janekjaworski9466]

Hi Ryan, great lesson again :D Wonder if i can make more than one request at once, and if so could you please ad Whipping by PJ to the lesson wishlist?

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Janek! whipping = peasy :)

[@joaobrasil3689]

Nice job

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks!

[@tdurden77007]

What a great lesson! Thank you Ryan!

[@RyanLendt]

you're welcome Tyler!

[@samuelpeterson7043]

If you are playing this on an acoustic do you bar the E7 the whole time or do you do the modified version? Thanks, man!

[@RyanLendt]

I think it would depend on what mood I was in that particular day Sam - Cheers my dude :)