The Jimmy Page Mystery Note

In today's episode, I talk about Jimmy Page's unusual choice of notes in the "Stairway To Heaven" solo.
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[@paplays5468]

This would be the mother of all guitar interviews... rick beato with the Jimmy Page talking guitar 3 hours straight

[@maryjvanderwerken3192]

I would die happy! I want to know more about Jimmy's childhood friendship with Jeff Beck, whom he met thru Jeff's sister. They lived near each other. Amazing! Very much like Petey Pie Frampton and David Bowie going to high school together. 🎶💙🎶

[@NefastusJones]

Yes. Y'know it might get loud.

[@richardclark.]

where? @@NefastusJones

[@JohnGauge790]

Yesssss!!!

[@guitarwok]

I'm sure he is tried. Maybe one day

[@Bat_Dad_116]

I see Jimmy Page… I click immediately

[@lhobs9782]

Me too!

[@julienrp7511]

I see Rick… I click immediately

[@eateeharris4503]

Same here! 😂❤

[@mcm_wingchun]

Yup me to

[@danielridley6626]

This

[@picksalot1]

It would be a tragedy to not have an extended interview with Jimmy Page. Jimmy and Jimi shaped what electric guitar could be and what it has become.

[@chriskennedy2846]

Of course, the real tragedy is how much Zeppelin ripped off other artists. If only they had given credit where credit was due, and when it was due. None of the positive aspects of Page and the band would have suffered. Sure they would have made a little less money, but many other legendary bands recorded great versions of covers and it didn't take away from their image one bit. What a shame. I don't know if all of the songs in question have been properly credited by the band yet. I know that many of them have and have settled out of court. That's a good start. Making things right is good for the soul, so if Zeppelin has any more wrongs that they need to right - I suggest that they do it. I do agree with the court decision on Stairway to Heaven. I don't consider that a ripoff. It's a great original song. The opening sequence is too common of a progression. When you listen to "Taurus" you could just as easily say that that was influenced by the Beatles song "Michelle" in a different key.

[@picksalot1]

@@chriskennedy2846 Yes, I agree with what you wrote. It pisses me off that he ripped off so many other musicians. It was a real disappointment when I found that out about him. I don't know why he did it, particularly in light of his talent and skill as a Session Musician. It would be interesting to hear what he'd have to say about that, but it is unlikely we'll ever hear about it directly from him.

[@alpineadmiral1]

Igor Stravinsky....ever artist is a thief

[@Ionx2000]

Wha wha wha….ieasy Debbie d

[@ledflaplin2001]

@@chriskennedy2846No body cares!! Nor did it hurt their career or credibility in the pantheon of rock music.

[@john564holloway]

I heard a radio interview back in the 90's where the DJ asked Jimmy if that was the only solo he created for Stairway. Jimmy replied that he created 3 solos. The DJ then asked if Jimmy had any trouble choosing the right solo and Jimmy replied, "Trust me. I chose the best one."

[@billhorstkamp98]

Nice 😂

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

Stairway was a profound moment in rock recording. It’s just on another plane of existence.

[@karlitosafarik]

One thing that I would like to see on your channel as well - a full episode dedicated to the genius on John Paul Jones! He is such an overlooked part of the band, but so essential and important. And I am sure he would not mind the interview either! Jimmy Page just plays what he feels sounds good, it is mainly his talent and instinct that leads to those magical moments. He himself says he does not think in terms of technique or theory, it is purely just emotions. Interview with him would be terrific, especially since he is not only a guitarist, but also a songwriter and a producer of all those records.

[@user-km5wr2gb6m]

Jonsey PLEASE, Mr.Beato!!!

[@maryjvanderwerken3192]

I've heard some wonderful interviews with John Paul Jones; and also with Stevie Winwood. Stevie played a church organ before he could easily reach the pedals. I LUV the Hyde Park concert with Blind Faith, on youTube.

[@Beckola44]

Jones was quite the innovator like Page. They were both studio musicians. Jones was the guy who was controlling and pushed the band to do more. Jones and Page play so many different instruments.

[@billhorstkamp98]

Do you really think John Paul Jones is overlooked? But yes, we need a John Paul Jones interview please

[@karlitosafarik]

@@billhorstkamp98 In the context of Led Zeppelin, I think he does not get the same attention as Jimmy or John Bonham. Certainly not many videos talk about his parts. Usually, people talk about Ramble on or Black Dog only, but I have not seen many that would focus on other songs, his keyboard playing or arranging skills.

[@arthurmee]

This is why Jimmy was my guitar hero in 1970 and still is . . . those extraordinary touches that were always pure Jimmy.

[@gaviscon79]

Can you please get Jimmy Page on the channel!! We need a Beato / Page interview!! Make it happen please!! ❤

[@buckjohnson6202]

Hell yeah!

[@Vesper_Songs]

Page is a wizard, plain and simple. There is magic at play in everything he does, which is why he is my favorite guitarist of all time. Great video, Rick!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Exactly. A wizard.

[@werdna_sir]

A casual Thelemite, at the least.

[@jfo3000]

Magick, that is.

[@JohannJohnson-hs4gl]

Yes, thank you for saying this. It’s true, and everything that goes along with that - diet, intention, lifestyle, etc. He wasn’t the only one from this incredible era of music either, and the most brilliant ones continued on in the tradition as well.

[@jfson4321]

Page was the first to use a violin bow combined with an echoplex. Awesome back in '69

[@brianwood7237]

Jimmy Page is 80! Unbelievable Thank you Jimmy ✌️❤️🤟

[@Eric_W_Bell70]

I think his solo on No Quarter, especially the one from The Song Remains The Same, is very jazz like.

[@tanapatpeemanee1230]

Could turn to be several aspects bluesy ...funky ...jazz ...even ... classic ! ..they were wizards !

[@pabloscobar958]

the best version heck yea

[@y-y-z]

That was a treat to watch Rick! I'm not a guitarist, I'm a drummer and Zep was the first band I learned to play along to. I barely remember when my 13 year old sister, I was 9, but she had purchased exactly what Jimmy Page used, the Les Paul and Marshall full stack and when we played together to Stairway to Heaven I had to play in my room with the door closed and she played just outside with a cassette recorder.

[@ChrisEdenburn-wj9ch]

Can you track from the album an decipher off a sound board?

[@harrycrab8725]

Good times!

[@tomobedlam297]

The real burning question is: Does Jimmy Page get shown the door in a music shop when he starts playing Stairway to Heaven?

[@gibsonfan159]

He did at Live Aid

[@Plisken65]

No. Kids today don't know about stairway to heaven or Led Zepplin.

[@garryhudson6945]

No,he gets shown the stairs!

[@yveschevarie6830]

😂

[@rickleblanc8900]

When Jimmy Page enters a music shop, they lock the door to keep the hordes of fans from stampeding inside. Then they say : "Sir Jimmy, play anything you want" lol

[@scottwilson4347]

The moment you know your kid knows more about tones than you is a proud moment..crazier is you believe him without question.. great job Rick..can’t wait to hear your family band😊

[@bodowen]

According to Rick, his son has perfect pitch. How convenient!

[@RolanTHUNDER]

@@bodowen that is the height of convenience!

[@Beckola44]

Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page are my two favorite guitarists who influenced me to play guitar back in the 60's and 70's. Both of them would play notes in their solos that you would not expect to hear. I appreciate you breaking down Page's solo in Stairway to Heaven. I saw Led Zeppelin on 5 different tours. I was at the September 14, 1971 show at the Berkeley Community Theater. They played Stairway to Heaven at this show before it was even released on their album in November 1971. I was blown away. They also played the opening of Out On The Tiles which turned into Black Dog. That show by far was the loudest concert I have ever been to. I had a ringing in my ears for 3 days. I hope you make it to 4 million soon. Thank you for the video Rick.

[@rkb2092]

Wow, the Berkeley show has been one of my favorite bootlegs since I got it in 1978. Fantastic show!

[@Beckola44]

@@rkb2092 Zeppelin released their first album in January 1969. On Saturday, April 26, 1969 I saw them play at Winterland in San Francisco. My friend and I recorded the entire show on a cassette recorder. They played close to 3 1/2 hours. Page was COOKING on I Can't Quit You Baby. The Lemon Song had a really cool different opening. I still have that show. I loaded up 3 songs into Logic Pro X and adjusted the EQ. The show sounds very good though it's a bit tinny. I have heard a lot of shows from 1969 and this one is one of the best ones.

[@billhorstkamp98]

@@Beckola44 oh man. My uncle Bernie went to that. April 26. He said it blew his mind. he said there was nothing else like that. It was the most incredible show he ever saw..

[@Beckola44]

@@billhorstkamp98 And, the price was $3.50 to see 3 bands. It used to be $2.50 on Thursdays and Sundays and $3.00 on Fridays and Saturdays. If you were first in line to buy tickets, you had the best seats in the house. Nowadays with the internet, you are paying hundreds of dollars for nosebleed seats.

[@richardcarr2756]

​@Beckola44 is that the tape from the 4/26/1969 show that circulates?

[@CARRINGT0N]

My two favorite guitarists share the same first name. Hendrix and Page have bestowed a language upon the electric guitar that could be that of a Harvard scholar. In fact, both have given an emotional soul to the electric guitar. They let their guitars speak like no one else in history. That's why most celebrated guitarists admire them so much. They are eternal! Amazing video, Ricky! xoxo

[@emiliog.4432]

Page is one of the most unique guitar players ever. His sound is unmistakably different.

[@guitarslim56]

"Most unique" makes no grammatical sense.

[@CorbCorbin]

@@guitarslim56 Yeah, but I still agree. 😄

[@stevedrake360]

And he had SOOOO many different sounds!

[@alext7860]

​@@guitarslim56Incorrect

[@NytronX]

@@guitarslim56 Actually, it literally is grammatically correct and there's no way the sentence even makes sense if you remove the word "most". Pick a different nitpick, slimjim.

[@johnmeskis]

I can’t wait. If Rick talks about a legend, he will interview them 3 weeks later.

[@bhansen620]

Stairway probably made more kids want to learn guitar than any other. For us 70’s kids it stands above all other songs.

[@johnfatorich3494]

That solo is so ingrained in us all from hearing it all these years that one off note is immediately noticeable us. It is unquestionably the most iconic solo of all time and reminds us of a time when we revelled in its mastery. It evokes an emotion in me to this day some 50 odd years later.

[@franklinrussell3042]

Well said

[@davidharding200]

It is not unquestionably the greatest solo of all time as you say. That is generally regarded as Comfortably Numb. But the solo on Stairway is generally regarded as number 2, so you’re close 😂

[@tomfabozzi5353]

Surely it’s subjective? Who gets to decide? It kind of depends on which guitarist (or solo) you prefer, doesn’t it? Clearly, they are two of the best known/most iconic solos, but after that, the debate is personal choice

[@davidharding200]

@@tomfabozzi5353 yes of course. They’re both brilliant solos.

[@GlennErikMathisen]

Jimmy Page is one of my personal top three guitarplayers ever. The riffs, the chord voicings, the alternative tunings, the solos. Just a phenomenal musician. I never get tired of those classic Zeppelin tunes.

[@guitarslim56]

I love Jimmu Page!

[@jperryfan]

Agreed! The songwriting & arranging & production too! Really the whole package. Plus John Bonham,lol

[@GlennErikMathisen]

@@guitarslim56 Fixed it😂

[@polara01]

This is one of the most amazing discussions I have ever heard about Jimmy Page and his genius musical compositions I hope and pray that Jimmy sees this and takes Rick up on his offer. That would truly be one of the highlights of My Life as a musician just to be able to witness an interview with Rick and Jimmy. Rick goes places that no other interviewer can go because Rick is supremely qualified to ask the questions that have always been burning in all of our souls.

[@nakfan]

Exactly 👍

[@soulfuzz368]

Ever heard Dean Ween talk about Jimmy page? He understands Jimmy’s playing better than anyone.

[@polara01]

@@soulfuzz368 I'll definitely check it out. Any links or recommendations to a specific video?

[@soulfuzz368]

@@polara01 the one from guitar moves is pretty classic

[@Sean_Farmer]

Back in the late '70s Stairway was my favorite song. However, If you were listening to rock radio in the '70s through to the mid '80s you know how many radio stations overplayed this song to the point where you just had to change the station. I took a massive break from that song and came back to loving it again.

[@alisterzarkar7163]

The solo blends with Robert's harmony vocals. It leads the way into that section and then continues on top of the vocals, leading up to the ending progression. That's a point to remember.

[@patwilson2546]

What I really like about Page's solos is that they were not really crafted. He said he played three different solos and picked the one he liked, but they were all spontaneous to a great degree, just like his live stuff. He did not pore over every note, they just came out.

[@WoodyGamesUK]

I think it's often the case with rock solos especially in the 70's, they are improvised (to a degree). Then people obsess about the choice of note, you have videos about how to play it the 'correct' way... when it's just something that the artist has played once and it could have been something else. Then artists have to re-learn their solos to please people who expect to hear every note that they know from the studio version.

[@gibsonfan159]

Which is exactly why this video is completely over analyzing Page's note choices. He just played what sounded good and didn't plan it out.

[@WoodyGamesUK]

@@gibsonfan159 Yes I agree it's over analyzing. Rick Beato does it but I forgive him!

[@patwilson2546]

@@gibsonfan159 I wouldn't call it over analyzing. Beato is trying to break down why it's a great solo. That is the sort of thing that other musicians can learn from and apply.

[@gibsonfan159]

@@patwilson2546 true, but it's literally a pentatonic scale with one note added from the natural minor to add some color. It's nothing mind blowing.

[@Joshualbm]

Another thing, you mention Bonham's drumming as being complex in Stairway and I think I understand why that is. What seems to fly under the radar and why he was such a fabulous drummer with many genre influences, his unique ability to follow Jimmy's rhythm and lead lines is a constant through the whole catalog. He was always involved in mirroring the guitar, or in a call and response. His ability to listen and respond in the moment, with such uncanny melodicism helped propel the music to such coherent and exciting levels. So you have to listen beyond the time signature subdivisions in his fills.

[@bobbygriz5648]

You absolutely nailed it, zeppelin sound was John and Jimmy getting together and creating a thunderous sound. John was able to do it even as Jimmy improvised.

[@mikebaddeley]

No Bonham, no Zeppelin. End of.

[@brythecracker]

Whoever triggered Rick at 12:55 thank you!! Rick went into Beast Mode and dropped the hammer on those incredible arpeggios!!! Blew my mind they were so beautiful! I’m going to spend all weekend dissecting that 2 minute bit. Thank you Rick👊

[@skyemoz6559]

Page is my idol. I would like to point out 2 things. On minute 7:40 lick Page starts the lick at least on live videos on the A string 12 fret (3rd pentatonic pos) which is a much easier transition to the repetitive lick he does. Also he does play the E note instead F on the second phrase which Dylan pointed out it’s F on the record. Check out Earls Court live 75 as well as Song Remains the Same. He never plays a solo exactly the same which is why I love him. Great vid. He’s a true genius

[@alveydoug]

Dylan’s “perfect pitch” saves the day! Your “family band” sounds like a better activity than camping or snowboarding. Plug for your book; it’s far more thorough than the four years of theory I had in college! Today’s show is an example; Am7+flat6 is the topic (it’s the correct key) and never mentions Fmaj7. Best “$100 textbook” I’ve ever bought (and “killed a tree” to print)!

[@GraphiteBlimp27]

I feel like people who aren’t into Zeppelin see Page as a basic classic 60s style blues player with pentatonic licks and not much else… live is where they truly lived and Page used so many different sounds, that major 3rd (which I assume is about to be the mystery note in this video, you can hear it in I Can’t Quit You Baby), the dorian mode, and others. Even if his tone is “normal” and his licks sound like a lot of others from the era, it’s because they are one of the most imitated bands of all time. I still think Page has one of the most distinctive sounds because live he truly takes RISKS! That, paired with the inconsistency of drugs and also the lack of perfectionism in the 70s (seriously you couldn’t play through a PA with an Axe FX and people weren’t expecting to be analyzed to death on social media), means he gets a reputation as a sloppy player. I mean sure he was, but that’s why he embodies rock and roll so well, it’s not about perfection it’s about attitude and feel, and Page to me is one of the players who I feel like I’m getting to hear his soul pouring out of him when he’s soloing. There’s a ton of great players and people who could sweep pick circles around him, but Page has that IT factor that just can never be beat. Will always be my #1 no matter how many other bands and genres I get into. Check out the bootlegs.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Yes, Jimmy live,especially 69-73 is were it’s really at. Those 73 Germany gigs are unreal.

[@alveydoug]

JP’s studio work, prior to Led Zeppelin (Yardbirds & etc.) gave him the experience to make one note a 1/64th early or late. That’s not “sloppy”; it’s expressive! A (violinist) professor taught me (percussionist) to practice with a metronome, from slower than I would ever play a passage, to faster. Then, turn off the metronome and “make it musical”, with timing, pitch and tonal inflections. Those 64th notes …

[@monkface]

I often tell people if they aren't checking out bootlegs they are missing a huge part of Zeppelin. I have the book Live Led Zeppelin and it discusses every live show and you can just pick and choose.

[@MJEvermore853]

@@monkface...so true. One doesn't truly know Zeppelin until they hear the bootlegs. That's where they came out of their shells and played their butts off.

[@rokkinroll]

Love you Rick. You have one of the best channels that breaks down music on all of KZbin. Actually, you're one of the best sources worldwide and your interviews are absolutely phenomenal as well. You have such a wide array of professional guests with such a depth of knowledge and experience. It's beautiful that you are kind enough to work hard with this channel and share the musical wealth of knowledge that has been built upon generations and generations and learned and passed from generations even further back. What a beautiful heritage We have worldwide musically and you are a wonderful teacher and human being for spreading the joy of music with so many all over the world.

[@JoeGarchar1960]

All of Jimmy's multi-genre style session work from 1961-66 allows him to hear and think differently than any other guitar player! And there are others like Steve Lukather as well. He's another multi-genre style session guitarist. I'm sure there are keyboard players like Nicky Hopkins, Leon Russel, and Ian Stewart who have the same God-given ability to do this.

[@caddelworth]

@JoeGarchar1960 Just what I was about to say! Jimmy, as you correctly say, played many sessions; no doubt including jazz sessions. Hence not a surprise that he would throw the odd jaaz-influenced "thing" into his solos.

[@billhorstkamp98]

I agree with that

[@dougthornton6884]

Each time I saw Led Zeppelin I was amazed how Page was all over the fret board. He played everywhere fluidly....... Huge fan of Jimmy for years.......

[@Sean-if7rp]

When and where did you see them?

[@dougthornton6884]

In 1972 on Long Island, and 2 nites in a row in 1977 in NYC

[@rkb2092]

@@dougthornton6884 Which nights in NYC? I was at the 6/13 show.

[@dougthornton6884]

I believe one was the 13th, but I would have to dig out the ticket stubs !!@@rkb2092

[@ScottEgan69]

I'd love to see a Jimmy Page interview. Your interview with Yngwie was legendary. Literally broke the internet.

[@patrickhenry4675]

Yngwie was much nicer than I expected him to be. He plays so fast I expected him to always be short with people and in a hurry.

[@NefastusJones]

Ask Mrs Yngwie if he's short and always in a hurry...

[@mytimebox1]

I’m a simple man. I see Jimmy Page and Rick Beato and I click like.

[@OldStreetDoc]

As always, Rick… you’re doing good work with music, your content, & your teaching. With a family band, and having your son Dylan point a note out to you like that?… (which I can’t help but imagine he got a real kick out of) You’re doing good work as a dad too, Papa Rick. Well done. Well done indeed. 👍🏼

[@zeppo20]

The live solo on TSRTS is brilliant too. Jimmy Page is a genuis.

[@SEKreiver]

In some ways, I like it better. Truly epic.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Oh man what an incredible solo! That live No Quarter solo is killer too and perhaps his best solo ever.

[@louiebee6745]

Since I've Been Loving You as well.

[@digiorno1142]

It’s a good solo but IMO it doesn’t fit the song well. It’s too long and drawn out, compared to the album version which is short and sweet and add to the buildup and intensity of the ending.

[@bryanwilliams3665]

​@@OutOnTheTiles Yes. No Quarter 28 July 1973...I build a Neck pickup that replicates that tone.Last vid on my channel.

[@SEKreiver]

The Jimmy interview MUST happen.

[@user-pf7jm9go6o]

In many of Page's solos, I hear completely unexpected notes. Even on the first album. One of the things I loved about his solos, you could never predict where he would go.

[@remnantsofasoundblast]

Rick, Jimmy's choice of notes throughout his career with Zeppelin are second to none. His melodies, versatility and innovation cannot be overstated. Greatest songwriting guitarist in Rock. Period

[@nylonsteel]

No wasted notes its the perfect solo, Michael Schenker is another rock master when it comes to perfect melodic solos.

[@lgoler]

2024, the year that Rick interviews Jimmy Page!

[@sean_robert]

Hey Rick - I played the Mystery Note as an F in my cover of this 13 years ago (4M views), but I've had to defend it on more than one occasion I can tell you! Thank you Rick, and thank you Dylan!

[@soulfuzz368]

It’s called a mistake, Jimmy made them all the time, one of the best but notoriously sloppy players of all time.

[@rwv7447]

@@soulfuzz368 yeah he accidently hit the right note to accent the chord change...ok

[@MarkSchoonmaker]

I added this in the general thread. It’s not just an F “note”- it’s an F major triad C-A-F. I think, I’m doing this from memory. If I’m right I think that’s why the 3 note sequence “jumps”.

[@soulfuzz368]

@hmmmmmm69 no he didn’t I have 3 live versions of that song and they are all slightly different. You have no idea what you are talking about.

[@soulfuzz368]

@@MarkSchoonmaker it’s a mistake, Jimmy made these all the time, mostly live but even in recordings.

[@Randgalf]

Stairway's all very well, but I'd love to hear you ramble on (pun intended) about 'Achilles last stand' sometime! To me that's one of the crowning moments of Zep's whole catalogue, and definitely their last ever masterpiece and a masterclass in guitar orchestration.

[@drayve8590]

Us AND THE WORLD NEEEEEEDS the “Rick Beato interviews Jimmy Page” video!!!! That would be SOOOOO freaking amazing! P.S. as I’m typing this, “Dancing Days” just came on the radio! Jimmy: that’s a fucking sign! The stars have aligned!!

[@susanfreeman9500]

I was just today reading an interview with JP in which he mentioned using the twelve string in live shows for Stairway because the unplayed strings still contributed resonance. My ear couldn't catch such a subtle effect! Maybe I should take your ear training course.

[@Churd84538]

Maybe it's filling in a frequency that's more filler for background sound because live has no overdubs. Jimmy loved to overdub. In fact it made certain songs sound underwhelming live compared to the studio version. I can hear at least 3 guitars playing the main riff by the end of Black Dog. Plus he had to choose whether to play rhythm or lead live in certain parts where the studio version had both rhythm and lead overdubed. He even combined rhythm and lead parts live where it made sense. I'll have to listen to Stairway live now that I'm aware of that. I probably won't notice either but that could be due to the quality of the recording.

[@Sean-if7rp]

⁠@@jeffh8803Not “no overdubs”, but TSTTS STH has 3-4 overdubbed notes in the solo, and Earl’s Court May 25th has about 6 in the flurry before Plant comes back in after the solo, so the two widest released versions have almost completely untouched solos. Neither come close to some bootlegs though imo

[@mamaessential9859]

So glad I found you channel, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this study! Thank you! and I hope you get that interview with Jimmy!

[@jfo3000]

Great video! Dylan's ear prevails again. This solo is one of the many things that Jimmy was gifted with at the crossroads.

[@ayandey137]

No, he proved you don't have to sell your soul to be that good

[@nicholasthomas3635]

@@ayandey137 C'mon. The clues are in plain sight. Crowley collection should have been enough.

[@Dwightpower88]

Hmm, so every professional musician sold their soul? Or just some? ​@@nicholasthomas3635

[@kwh1023]

Noticed a few people during the live stream suggested Tom Bukovac... another enthusiastic YES PLEASE ! for Uncle Larry. Also... would LOVE to see/hear you interview John McLaughlin (!!!!) PLEASE !

[@michaelmichael7043]

That's why he is Jimmy page, probably one of the first rock guitarist to think outside the box.GENIUS.

[@BruceJWalts]

I think we all take Jimmy Page for granted, like he was always there, always a part of the equation. - Rock n Roll

[@gd7561]

I really hope you do that interview with Jimmy!!! I'm sure he would love it too!!!!

[@joelopez8839]

That progression resolves the chorus of "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson. THAT and the fact that it's in 3/4 time is why that song is so epic and gives the feeling of familiarity - like the song is MUCH older and you've heard it somewhere before.

[@dougmacaulay3105]

I’ve heard so much Georgian chant music in my life that those “sad” notes aren’t sad to me any more. I don’t hear dissonance anymore, I hear beauty. Two notes a half step apart is a beautiful sound when it’s leaned into and done right. It gives me a lifting feeling.

[@scottashe984]

Can't have one without the other.. Love is both beautiful and sad.

[@tefenstrat]

Is so surreal to sit here and watch Rick Pick-A-Part a solo from a song I was listening to over 50 years ago. love it. Listening to the song took me back in time.. like only music can do. thx Rick 😊

[@user-bz5yg4cm6l]

Page uses a flat sixth all over Since I’ve Been Loving You too. It adds so much spice to his solos.

[@Joshualbm]

Obviously it's time to do an interview with Jimmy, no? But man, the musical influences of that band were so vast. The sheer depth and breadth of their catalog of music is unmatched in rock and roll. Sure some bands were more complex and had virtuosity on higher levels. But pound for pound, the sonic landscape of that band was prodigious and astounding. It's hard to think of even one song out thier, what 180 tunes, that wasn't just really bad ass in some way. Jimmy often states that John McLaughlin was his guitar teacher for a bit in the 60s. It would be really interesting to hear what Jimmy got from John plus all his other influences. John did an interview a couple years ago and recalled that during one of his 2000 era concert tours a gentleman had been requesting to come back stage and visit... some guy who said John was his teacher. Turned out to be Jimmy.

[@lavatar3562]

Belated Birthday Wishes to Jimmy Page who just entered the Octogenarian Club. The solo is all just A aolian but it’s in the sound and the way he puts it all together, not to mention the steady increase in dynamics and tempo of the song itself! Arguably the greatest Rock Song of all time!

[@sosmra]

I love how you break this down , I am not a musician but I can appreciate your enthusiasm , and I am learning how this classic is put together , thank you . I am a huge Led Zep fan , and Jimmy fan ! You are so right on about hearing notes 50 years later on a song is a testament to the musicianship and writing, now I have to go listen again .

[@manonbassguitar]

I grew up accepting Jimmy’s style was blues-Jazz very similar to the music soundtracks in 70’s cartoons. Their music still to this day takes me back to those cartoons’ soundtracks (Warner Bros, Tom & Jerry) for some reason. I think it was the melody progressions & the music of the era. Fantastic stuff undoubtedly 🤘🏼

[@ChrisM541]

It's hugely more interesting for the listener (and player) if you go off the well-beaten track, and Jimmy was always a master of this. One of the reason the music of Led Zeppelin won't fade away.

[@witoldwitoszekrecords3253]

There is something melancholically captivating and yearning about that F note the way and the moments it is used by Jimmy as if it refers to the lyrics "and my spirit is crying for leaving". This is far beyond the term music, it is elusive magic, sonic poetry touching soul. Take a close look at the criminally underated masterpiece Tea for One.

[@franklinrussell3042]

Breathtaking solo

[@GOKJOS]

you said it best...criminally underated Tea For One is, what an amazing blues rendition masterpiece

[@timm7639]

One is my favorite ever!❤❤❤

[@mundoamedias]

The genius of Page as a guitar player and also an incredible producer would give an interview for the ages Rick!!

[@Shooter_FPV]

Watching you get so excited about music in your videos NEVER gets old!!! LOVE IT!!!!!

[@gd7561]

Great stuff Rick, as always!!! Jimmy was a visionary. Don't forget he took lessons from John McLaughlin, which might explain some of the jazz influences. And Rick, you're a terrific player yourself, amigo!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@cmkilcullen8176]

Oh I would love for you to interview Jimmy Page. That would be so amazing. Interview with Pat Metheny is so great. I understood maybe 10% of it, but I didn't care I still enjoyed it so much. Hopes and good vibes in Jimmy coming forward for the interview, Rick!

[@jaygallamore562]

I second the motion to have you interview Jimmy Page. Additionally, when you deem it appropriate it would be interesting to see a video with you and Dylan discussing music stuff.

[@patrickmcgurk1744]

Great episode/lesson...I was fascinated by that secret...it makes the whole solo...I don't know it note for note,but even in an improvisation format over those 3 chords,it works like a charm...adds drama,if you will.....the magic is in landing on the F to end specific riffs,not just shuffling through it as a passing tone... Kind of a fragmented Aeolian scale(add b6 but not the 2nd) I am even applying that trick to my improved fills on All Along the Watchtower now,as well...thank you

[@CiaoGibson]

Thank you Rick. Hope you can get JP on your show. That would be the epitome for me.

[@brianbota3265]

From guru to guru to guru, I haven't ever heard anyone spend much time explaining how relatively easy it is to learn how to play a famous riff vs. creating the riff in the first place. I hope you will address this in the future.

[@counterbalancelife4305]

This is what I marvel at every time I work out someone's ingenious solo. Like climbing up a mountain, once you get to a certain height you get a whole new perspective on everything. The technical skill it requires to play it is one thing and, once you get there, you realize that's just the beginning. That they created this thing out of thin air is the real amazing part.

[@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414]

Rick - Love love 101% of what & how you do what you do. So got to get you retrospectively into the music of Family, who were so influential to British artists of the 70s. John Wetton bass on 'Part of the Load' & 'Glove' will give you goosebumps!

[@bigtay7274]

What makes that second F note that Page plays in the solo even more mysterious is that in every live recording of the solo, Page actually goes to the E instead of playing it like he did in the recording with the F.

[@duanefromjustice316]

The muscle memory of the scale makes you want to play the E.

[@rwv7447]

Not true you can def. hear the F note in many of his live performances of this solo..

[@soulfuzz368]

It’s because it was a mistake, Jimmy made many of these. He was a genius but notoriously sloppy

[@msh6865]

@@soulfuzz368 and probably stoned out of his skull at many of those live performances.

[@bigtay7274]

@@rwv7447 I’m talking about the specific F note in that second lick that caught Rick out, if you listen to any live recording of the song you can hear Jimmy play the E. of course he continues to play F notes all over the solo just not in that specific lick

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Oh Jimmy Greatest Riff! Whole Lotta Love Greatest Solo Stairway

[@tommilks3043]

Have it on an album with a flute instead of guitar before the album release.

[@ginor8416]

It would be sinful if Rick didn’t interview Jimmy! Page loves to discuss the nuances of his playing and composition. That being said this episode was very insightful. I’m 50 and wish I could live another to keep hearing this music

[@kennethbecker2545]

Just catching up with this video today as a total Led Zeppelin fanatic you're discussion of Jimmy's iconic guitar solo is phenomenal and have watched you for many months as a fan of all your fantastic content and finally subscribed as you are well deserving of 4 million followers. Hope you get there soon.

[@PaulAxe]

Jimmy Page, I love you! Same to you Mr. Beato. You’re an inspiration to Al of us that love and live for music.

[@musicalSFCat]

Very insightful video, regarding the mystery note in Page's "Stairway to Heaven" solo. Jimmy Page is one of the most unique guitar players of his generation. Great producer too. As always, your stellar channel helps enlighten the global music community. Your children must be extremely proud to have such a cool dad. Cheers. Happy 2024...to you and your family.

[@maziecrazyclouds]

Rick NEEDS to interview Jimmy Page! I feel like he’s the only interviewer that would be able to really speak to him on the music and I feel like Jimmy would definitely enjoy that type of interview as opposed to many of the poor interviews Zepp and Jimmy had to endure. I feel like It would be fascinating to see. Anyways, love the channel!

[@ZOSO3930]

Jimmy page 3 hour interview would blow up Internet

[@mark240862]

Jimmy was 80 yrs young on Tuesday.

[@marshac1479]

I saw Jimmy Page in Whole Foods in South Kensington. I wanted to go up to him and have a chat but I couldn't do it!

[@tommilks3043]

Love that Whole Foods. Only grocery store I’ve been to that has an elevator and an escalator .

[@chrisbeaujon9648]

Best solo ever. Thank you for breaking it down the way you did. I so truely enjoy your videos, Rick. Always awakens my inner 16 year old (and that was 30 years ago); all that fresh and pure musical curiosity… thank you!!

[@thegoodnotes71]

The chords under the solo are Am, C/G, Fmajor7

[@paweida1]

I think Dylan has earned a raise of his allowance for discovering Jimmy's Mystery Note!

[@groundleaf865]

It just happened that Jimmy played that solo but it wasn’t planned, studied or anything, but it came out phenomenally great. If Led Zeppelin has a different guitar player it would have been a different solo.

[@donniehba795]

Another great show, Rick. Beard looks great. Love your playing -- which is so capable -- and yet you are so humble and transparent about there. Very cool!

[@ThePHCHIEF]

2024 the world thirsts for the Jimmy Page interview by Rick Beato. ❤

[@toddapplegate3988]

Page really had an ability to make the right choice. F not any other. Really that band bass(or whatever instrument), guitar (strings) and drums was pure magic. Remember the lack of technology.

[@vitobrattaforever402]

Great stuff, Rick!!👍👍🎸🎸

[@ourlove8410]

I love it that you talk about your kids and that you have said so much regarding the gifts and talents and I'm always excited to listen to your show just to be in the element of musicianship makes me so happy God bless you and your family

[@georgiaconservative3253]

If you put on a yellow rain suit, you would look like the Gordon’s fisherman with the beard 😂

[@MrCookie5555]

Be great to have an interview with Mr. Page and talk about these things.

[@jperryfan]

Amazing as usual! Just don't play it at Big House Guitars, 😜. Would love to see you do Achilles Last Stand. To me Jimmy at his epic best!

[@paulwilkins5]

keep going rick - you're a genius and so generous with your timer and knowledge!

[@MetricMod]

For me, I was raised on Zeppelin. I enjoyed all of the albums, but I remember when I heard Ten Years Gone at around 8 years old. My mom played it on her record player and that song became my first personal favorite. I would listen to it daily for years, when I could. I went on to become a studio/session player from the age of 16. Never did anything major, but years and years of great albums and some fun tours. Jimmy is the reason. Many harp on him for being sloppy. Perhaps he was, but those chords and note selections he made are epic in so many ways. Even today, when I hear him speak I can hear the magic in his thinking. It’s truly amazing.

[@pierresiry1039]

Rick, you are unbeatable. Love your show, man.

[@Plisken65]

He's un-Beato-ble

[@SilasMoleCatcher]

I alway admire the way JP structured his solos.

[@mattyoxide3650]

Yep. Learning this solo by ear, from the record as a kid was the first song that got me thinking outside the box and follow the chords. Same with Little Wing solo.

[@cynthiaporcaro9937]

Frampton is an amazing guitar player, glad you mentioned him 😊

[@dnbeckmann]

Lovely SG! I had the cherry in the 60's.