SNEAKY TRICK of Billy Gibbons. It's SIMPLE (Learn in Under 5 Minutes)

SNEAKY TRICK of Billy Gibbons. It's SIMPLE (Learn in Under 5 Minutes)
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[@stevescontriano860]

Thank you. I’m 64 years old and still a garage musician. I wish I could’ve met you when I was younger but I keep trying.

[@jonvig4771]

Mark, no words. I'm a failed guitar player of 30 something years, and life didn't allow me to reach playing abilities I should have. Billy has been my #1 for 46 years now. Never once would I have ever considered thinking to have done this. Just WOW 😮.

[@MarkZabel]

Cool!

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

I don't have enough tricks to need a bag, so this is AWESOME!

[@Yundra344]

Helo come like friend, good luck, god be with you🤝🏻

[@MarkZabel]

LOL!! That's great. Glad to help!!

[@tlee9484]

I have plenty of tricks, but not for the 🎸 guitar..😢

[@paxderm8512]

​@@Yundra3444 and 6i6ĺò4ò6 õo4ey

[@mfohr]

Awesome. Love Billy Gibbons, one of the true masters of blues rock.

[@iancox4450]

After 30 years of playing guitar it's rare to find eureka moments like this! OMG I've been playing this riff for years and it never sounded right. Just played it and hurrah, instant Billy! Bravo sir. 🙌👏🙌

[@MarkZabel]

Glad to help!

[@littlegoobie]

that was me with Whole Lotta Love using the microbend to get the dissonance instead of sliding that everyone does.

[@TNT-km2eg]

Ian Con 30 years playing , and this is new to you !? You take the cake

[@tannermulford2033]

​@T N T his focus shouldn't be yours, that's kinda the point of music

[@longjohn526]

This is giving me flashbacks to the day I discovered Dropped D tuning, something I grew so fond of that I installed a Scruggs Tuner on one of my Telecasters

[@johndaugherty4127]

The Reverend Billy G. No one like ZZ Top. Blue Jean Blues... It seems the greatest player's play some of the easiest stuff. It's more about tone and timing. Thank you so much.

[@Dontchangemynameok]

Been playing for 47 years. Never seen that tuning. Can’t wait to check it out. Cheers!

[@jonesy2111]

God bless Texas ⭐️and Billy Gibbons 👍💯

[@brucejedwabny3473]

I adjusted my air guitar and will be ready tonight

[@MarkZabel]

LOL! Love it!

[@GTRxMan]

I've used this tuning for years. It's perfect for playing rhythm and lead on open G songs (think Rolling Stones) as it allows you to get the open G sound without affecting fingerings of scale patterns/licks.

[@MarkZabel]

Exactly. And it takes 5 seconds to tune it, so you don't need to grab another guitar or hold up the band while you re-tune.

[@lilmoe4364]

Dropping that A to a G opens up new worlds 👍

[@MarkZabel]

@Gerald Dixon Cummings Yes, that's exactly it!!

[@terrypussypower]

That’s what used to my head in in the 70’s when trying to work out those licks from the record! At times it was almost enough to make me give up! Thank gawd punk came along when it did or I’d have jacked the guitar in! That just gave me enough time to work out all those easy tunes, and pick up the little tricks those other guys we’re doing!

[@davidlane180]

Agree. 'Start Me Up' (Stones) works with this 1 string tweak.

[@steveg.3022]

Love that song, too! Great explanation. Thanks.

[@thistime4you]

He didn't fool anyone. He was doing it before others, plain and simple

[@latfat]

Wonderful! Really appreciate this lightbulb moment. Have loved Billy for his ability to make complicated stuff sound simple but this was a revelation. Great video!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks! He sure did have the knack for doing that - making complex things simple.

[@sholland42]

I’ve played this song so many times, but never figured this one string change out. Thanks, it’s been driving me crazy forever.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad to help!

[@austntexan]

@@MarkZabel This is how he plays it live?

[@fycusdpigslayer5269]

😎🎸 Yeah this is great it drove me me crazy to but that sure didn't take forever getting to crazy was a real short trip ✌️😂🎸 just keep playing

[@JerryRiceBall]

@@austntexan Billy plays it in standard tuning.

[@davegibson4157]

Great Lesson Mark! Your videos are always informative and entertaining. Great Stuff!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you like them Dave!

[@Joel_Powell]

Awesome - that makes total sense! I saw Billy live this year and sat in the third row directly in front of him. I was wondering how he could take his hand off the guitar and still hear a low G ringing! I thought he was just playing strings 2-3-4 open, but now I know the trick. Awesome!

[@robmoen4609]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@doublelifegroup]

I stumbled on this video by chance and I'm so happy - I've been (on/off) struggling with this song as well but never sat down to analyze it like you did. Thanks so much! Will get my buddies to check it out!

[@MarkZabel]

Awesome!

[@thomashughes1738]

I never ever ever think of different tunings! Awesome. Thank you!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. I'm usually the same!

[@martinarthur2597]

What a marvelous tip. This opens up so much.Thank you Mark

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@rturney]

I've struggled with the same things on this song that you described. This is great! Thanks so much Mark!

[@MarkZabel]

When it dawned on me, it all fell into place. For the key of G it's great!

[@jb-vb8un]

in Hawaii, the gang refer to it as the " slack " tuning

[@gregjandt2841]

Thank You. You come across great and teach the subtlest simplest tricks like this and I was just about to learn this for my band. Now I go it!!! Thanks, Mark!!!

[@MarkZabel]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardfeynman8843]

I discovered this when I decided that I wanted to learn acoustics “Rocky Mountain High” and “Poems, Prayers, and Promises” by John Denver. When I watched some videos of him playing them, it was obvious that he had done the same thing on both songs, just tuning the low E down to a D. Everything went from impossible to totally simple for both songs. Works the same on this one, too.

[@leroylem51]

great idea!

[@john.john.johnny]

Great advice on this song!!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks John!

[@jamessator5564]

Very cool, I’m gonna have to try this!

[@MarkZabel]

Please do!

[@jcwm01]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mr4nd3rs0n100]

I love your tone!!!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@robertgager1]

Thanks for reassuring me on this one as I have never had the opportunity to ask Billy but I have be detuning that A string for a long while ñow.

[@terryclark7700]

wow, awesome, will certainly give this a try, many thanks

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome. Go for it, it's fun and easy. Thanks for watching!

[@AllistarAugustus]

Thanks man. That is cool as it gets. Great lesson.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!!

[@frankdouie9679]

as always a delicious little eye opener. Thanks!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@ST-xg3gy]

Wow! That makes such a huge difference. Never even seen that done before. Cool!

[@MarkZabel]

Isn't it easy and so cool? Makes everything fall into place for the key of G.

[@camswar]

Thank you for the video, very well done.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!!

[@ronnieo6867]

That’s awesome, great job. 👏👏👏

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@stilz0]

Sweet trick! Thanks, Mark.

[@MarkZabel]

You bet!

[@gergemall]

He’s so signaturely creative and masterful . YOU SOUND FANTASTIC… BINGO YOU GOT IT MARK .

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Jon!

[@terrypussypower]

That’s what used to do my head in, in the 70’s when trying to work out those licks from the record! At times it was almost enough to make me give up! Thank gawd punk came along when it did or I’d have jacked the guitar in! That just gave me enough time to work out all those easy tunes, and pick up the little tricks those other guys we’re doing along the way!

[@toddmcintosh83]

Thanks! Very cool little trick!😎

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you like it!

[@slappy200]

Good stuff, cheers!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rockhoundingeasternwashing5308]

Good one. I'll try that out. Thanks!

[@MarkZabel]

You bet. Thanks for watching!

[@DoomBeard]

Really enjoyed this video, great format and easy to follow. Nice! 🎸

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks so much!

[@robsgarage4746]

nice lesson. thank you for the vid!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you liked it!

[@justinprizant1980]

Wow. Thanks Zabel

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure

[@markstacey2906]

Good stuff Mate...Thanks for sharing can't wait to have a go....

[@MarkZabel]

Enjoy!

[@mr.fenderb.bender512]

Brilliant. Thanks Mark

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome ... and thank you!!

[@brivington2011]

Great tip Mark! Thank you!

[@MarkZabel]

You bet Bruce! Any time.

[@-BY205]

awsome thank you ..

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@stephenpinder9567]

Thanks so much for this

[@MarkZabel]

Any time!

[@dirtywaterfab1695]

Billy Gibbons is genious. A straight ahead blues rock but the timing and tempo are so unique, the way the turn-around turns on a dime straight into the 2nd stanza. and this was a great lesson. it's always the little things. thanks!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@donaldblankenship5163]

Pure genius Mark! ❤

[@hearpalhere]

That is super cool! Rock on Mark, killer lesson and in 5 minutes no less.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@Rad_Pug]

Very cool. Subscribed. Cheers.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks for the sub!

[@BillHart_Family_Friends]

Well done! Very nice Mark!

[@MarkZabel]

Many thanks!

[@tallpaul1020]

Very cool trick on a very cool song. Never heard of it. I'm familiar with open tunings but this is a super trick. Great video as usual. Thx Mark, keep up the great work 👍🎸

[@MarkZabel]

Yes, it's amazingly easy, and it works. When I'm playing live and I don't want to tune to Open G or grab another guitar ... and I've got to solo ... it totally works.

[@robertbaker3174]

Most excellent Mr. Mark. 65 and not going to set the world on fire but really enjoy learning these things!

[@MarkZabel]

Absolutely! Anything that makes life easier!

[@ngaoutdoors4715]

Thank you!!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure!

[@GMAtheory]

Sweet tip...thanks!

[@MarkZabel]

Happy to help!

[@StokesMusicStudiosOnline]

Cool stuff! I did NOT know that! Thank you kind sir!

[@MarkZabel]

Any time!

[@happygolucky6331]

Very cool

[@waynecribb4922]

That really sounds much better. Good job.

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@richardmalouin9085]

Wo, what a trick you shared, thank you😊 Merci

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome!

[@marybethhempel9101]

Wow! loving your tricks and tips... in that order! lol! Thank you Mark! 🌠🌟😄💖

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you like them!

[@49VinCom]

This is great!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool! LOVE IT!

[@MarkZabel]

Thank you very much!

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Great trick sir I'm adopting this one for sure !

[@MarkZabel]

Please do!

[@adamvigil8320]

Billy is way ahead of most of us. Thanks.

[@MarkZabel]

You bet.

[@MarkfromArk357]

Great tip Mark really appreciate it.

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure!

[@Edge_SHOT]

Great lesson, thank you!! :D

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you liked it!

[@balkanyankee3657]

Brilliant!

[@MarkZabel]

Billy has a knack for simplifying things!

[@MegaMarPaul]

Muchas Gracias!!!

[@MarkZabel]

You bet!

[@marcellino1956]

great trick thanks

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome!

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

Brilliant! Thanks for this secret unlocked!

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@CreativeWarrior-]

Cool, man!

[@JohnKeyser]

Sweet. You give us so much in a few minutes!

[@MarkZabel]

Great to hear. Thanks!

[@southernrocker8485]

Genius!!!

[@MoMo-xb7nr]

That was neat😊

[@mightyluv]

Great tip, thanks. You always hear about dropped D, but never an inside string. Looking forward to trying it out!

[@MarkZabel]

Have fun!

[@l6srob990]

never thought of it that way great tip thanks

[@MarkZabel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!!

[@buddhamus]

Cool trick. I would have never figured it out on my own. Thank you.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad to help

[@gunsandguitars6678]

Excellent ☆.

[@MarkZabel]

Many thanks!

[@donmccown6645]

Very slick! Great idea. Good video

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks 👍

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Excellent!

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@chuckminzenberger7590]

great video! Billy Gibbon' stuff is always so nuanced, its complicated as heck - and I always play that opening to the solo a double stop C and B-flat bending the B-flat up . . . such on add choice but very intense

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks Chuck!

[@surewhynot6040]

Brilliant

[@travisbrady1477]

You do a great job teaching hats off to you

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

Well thats interesting!!! Nice Job and thanks for sharing!

[@MarkZabel]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@rcjr.7725]

Tricks of the trade thanks for adding a new tool in my toolbox love this song love me some ZZ Top

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@dizzywilliams3557]

Farkin' nice one! Tricksy! Thanx!

[@MarkZabel]

Any time!

[@percyplumlight1854]

Thanks Mark

[@MarkZabel]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@fritzmuller8246]

Mark . Never seen you before , but what a great guy you are Sir . Your humble positive teaching technique cannot be taught . You've either got it or you don't . Man you're a lucky guy , I'll pop in a lot more .

[@MarkZabel]

Welcome Fritz! Glad we connected!

[@ottomattix86]

I dig your teaching methods.

[@MarkZabel]

Glad to hear it!

[@TheRealDrJoey]

In the 70s I was in a bar band that just played Chuck Berry and Stones. There were a number of Stones tunes, notably Brown Sugar among them, that I could never get to sound quite right to my ears. When I found out Keef tunes in G a lot it was like the veil lifted. For awhile I even had a 2nd guitar, tuned to G, with no 6th string. If you figured this out yourself, your pretty smart, dude.

[@johnnielsen5675]

Hats off to YOU! You make me wanto learn the guitar,.

[@MarkZabel]

Man, you made my day!

[@discardiac]

That squier sounds great

[@joegarbino]

Pretty cool man

[@lsu1992]

Very cool. VERY

[@MarkZabel]

Thanks!

[@Christopher_Bachm]

Super informative!

[@MarkZabel]

So glad!

[@Christopher_Bachm]

@@MarkZabel New subscriber! Thank you!

[@freddielee8500]

This is why I love your channel. Another great lesson. Easy and fun and I would’ve never figured that out by myself.

[@MarkZabel]

Wow, thanks a ton Freddie! So glad to help.