How to Play Soundgarden "Spoonman" - Essential Rock Guitar Lessons

[@hannahwc608]

Wow - THANK YOU - brought me right back to the day - luv Soundgarden. Just picked up a guitar after TWENTY years and was looking for acoustic refreshers but saw this and had to listen to it! Cool that you are in Philly - I was raised there!

[@alexc5156]

Awesome lesson. And l also love how O is just chilling living the rock star life.

[@HotKoolaidandpizza]

You really are a great teacher. If you don't already instruct out of a studio or something, I suggest you do so the people in philly can learn how to rock like you do. Keep up the great work!!

[@cerclesvicieux]

I really appreciate the detail you put into your lessons. Thank you-

[@marcocaracciolo834]

Excellent lesson

[@captain_doom_sergeant_gloo4718]

Yes thank you so much I have been waiting for this for a very long time. Thank You.

[@swiftlessons]

Glad to deliver! Expect some more rocking tunes in the weeks ahead!

[@captain_doom_sergeant_gloo4718]

Thank You man, really appreciate it!

[@tomdebrie2128]

Great lesson. Never thought that song (not including the solo) was that simple. Went through it a few times then jammed along to the actual track! Now to get some lighter gauge strings for those bends....

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Tom, I agree, it's surprisingly simple, in spite of the odd timing. The challenge is in maintaining the energy from start to finish. I really respect Soundgarden's musicianship, as this song just keeps moving, and there's hardly any time to gather your thoughts. Now consider that Chris is singing while all this is going on, crazy talented guy!

[@tomdebrie2128]

They have a great energy to all of their music. Even with their newer albums like King Animal, between the musicianship and Chris's vocals, I love every moment of most of their music. Have you checked out any of Chris's solo work? His album Songbook is a great collection of live acoustic versions of his music. Some great acoustic guitar work combined with his vocals.

[@simplenoise]

awesome dude! the guitar the voice are great. i love this song. and wann try to playing guitar on this song. your tutorial make it easy to learn. thank you dude!

[@ravenaddict]

Wow! Love it. One of my favorite bands and you did it justice!! I love how the pooch is just chilling in the background! I have 2 that do the same thing here :)

[@santiagosus]

Dude, bad ass. You have the best lesson lay outs

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks Santiago! So glad you're digging these lessons!

[@zjjman1]

Cool lesson

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks!

[@seansinclair6101]

great job

[@jimsrv711]

Nice lesson rob) the dogs really chillin out

[@marka.2715]

You are awesome. I totally suck. Wish I would have picked up a guitar 30 years ago. Bout' ready to give up.

[@hannahwc608]

The good news is that you will get better. Don't give up - ever. It does take a bit of time, so please be patient. Once you get a song down that you LUV - play the heck out of it and one day - youll br like Shit that aint half bad!

[@gamingradeon]

more rock/metal yeah!

[@swiftlessons]

For sure. I'm on a bit of a late 80's, early 90's kick right now, and am looking at request for Pearl Jam, RHCP, Alice in Chains, early Metallica, and some softer stuff like Mazzystar, and REM. Be sure to put in a request at: swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

[@that-weirdogirl]

YESSS I love soundgarden

[@swiftlessons]

Great band. I just started listening to their last album from 2012, which is pretty awesome. I'll get some more SG in the near future. Thanks for watching!

[@truthseeker7341]

How bout some Hunger Strike (Temple of the Dog).

[@swiftlessons]

Very high on my to do list! Help push it to the top by submitting that request at: swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song

[@ComaAlpha]

Truth Seeker Hunger Strike is easy. You can use text tabs or sheet music and figure it out. The hardest part is getting the repetition down.

[@LiilSlik]

This is my favourite song from soundgarden wish I had an electric guitar would love to learn how to play this

[@thebanginlucyband]

Thanks Cool Vid Cheers

[@herbiherb196]

Cool !!!

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying this. Long live the king of grunge!

[@ComaAlpha]

I was hoping you were going to show the solo verbatim, because I already improvise as it is on the solo, but even though people who've heard me play say I'm on an advanced level, I still feel that I'm just at the intermediate level.

[@robvantour9757]

Sweet song dude. You should do a singing lesson on this one too. You sound good!

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks Robb, glad you enjoyed the video. I'm hardly qualified to sing this tune... Of course, hardly anyone is! I'll be sure to have some vocal lessons up shortly. Thanks so much. -Rob

[@AidenWheresMoh]

Can you do more electric guitar lessons

[@SuperKre3d]

ОООО ЛОЖЕЧНИК!!

[@swiftlessons]

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[@hannahwc608]

It means SPOON MAN in Russian lol

[@coda2k705]

am i the only one thats want to pet the dog lol

[@ComaAlpha]

nice tone, but it's a slight bit too low end and muddy for my liking.

[@КрейтонАбрамс-о7у]

Stoner?