Was learning this song some years ago when my 18 y.o. daughter's new 18 y.o. boyfriend came to visit and meet her parents for the first time. He asked if he could see my guitar, which was on it's stand at the time - I said sure. Strummed it once and started playing this very song...alot smoother than I could, mind you. "Ok you can date my daughter." The following Christmas he gave me his Epiphone LPS. I let him continue to date her. They broke up after three or four years and have recently begun talking again...I'm waiting to hear what's in his inventory nowadays before I offer an opinion...😎 In all seriousness though - I'd like to see them together again. He's still family.
@S7E4L7H2 жыл бұрын
LMAO Don't let er go cheap hehe
@dphipps3631 Жыл бұрын
Nice one...
@pedraumdoistres Жыл бұрын
we're still waiting for some news!
@acebates13413 жыл бұрын
Two people can play this song. You and of course Jimmy Page...... I have been following you for years and your lessons are the best . Thank You
@carlpop2324 Жыл бұрын
Learning songs by ear is JJ's superpower.
@karltraunmuller70483 жыл бұрын
The chords are just pure magic.
@southpaw1959channel3 жыл бұрын
That "Unledded" version of this song is one of the best things I've ever seen on KZbin...absolute magic.
@noname1st1393 жыл бұрын
Has to be 1 of my favourite openings to play on a guitar,I can't think of any other chord that captures the mood so much,I love the anticipation throughout the song, stunning 👌✌️
@mynewbrain10 ай бұрын
I’m a pretty good player now after a little over 10 years playing. I’ve stopped watching anyone else’s guitar instruction videos besides this guy, whoever he is. Thanks for all your efforts.
@marcsullivan79873 жыл бұрын
I learned this is standard tuning when I was 16 (in 1984). Didn’t know it was in another tuning! Got it sounding pretty close, but it took some tricky work
@billcavin35543 жыл бұрын
same for me ... been playing for 42years (self taught) back then closest thing to I knew to another tuning was a half step down..
@udertyrat Жыл бұрын
Me too! From the Led Zeppelin Complete book. Not sure if I want to unlearn that to tackle the song this way, but it’s cool.
@valblacksmiths886 Жыл бұрын
Me too, 2004, i was 23. I didnt know you have to change tuning, but I was sure to miss something. When I knew the right tuning, i learn in a hour by ear. I discover the world of tune changing with this masterpiece
@valblacksmiths886 Жыл бұрын
@@billcavin3554 before led zeppelin (i start to play them in 2004 at age if 23) i knew just dropped E in D😆
@The314moses Жыл бұрын
Lol, I did the same thing!
@stephanieredden8861 Жыл бұрын
Not only do I appreciate your playing, i also appreciate most of your shirts. Good memories watching Midnight Special.
@TheElusiveCav3 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever written in my opinion. Thanks for the lesson ☮️
@aprylrittenhouse45623 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song. My first guitarist rob played this for me. And ive always thought of him strumming up when i hear it. Im in my late fall. Springtimes come and gone.
@dphipps3631 Жыл бұрын
Yeah... This what it's about JJ. A truly amazing piece of work in this this song. I learned to play this a few years ago and had forgotten how beautifully sounding these chords are. Time to retune. Thank you Mr James....
@michaelsingley56413 жыл бұрын
Jimmy's magnum opus. Well done James.
@boomerdell3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, James, on such a timeless and beautiful song. Even just the first strum alone is packed with emotion. Also, I have to give a huge round of applause for your t-shirt! Brings me back, my friend, brings me back.
@craigwomack8172 Жыл бұрын
James. Thank you for all your time and effort breaking this down. I never thought I could play this 20yrs ago. The tuning is awesome. I found myself going off track and finding melodic dissident fingerings. My dove had been in the case to long. (I damaged my hand with a saw.) You have really inspired me. In a month I'm leaps and bounds over where I was 10 years ago. The way you rip through this stuff. Good ear. Excellent teaching. Please leave PT up good stuff. Hope your shoulder is 100% Cheers
@michaelherman41293 жыл бұрын
This song always gives me hope for something better. Tomorrow's anniversary is a reminder of that. The lesson is as good as when you did it back in 13' (minus the rain outdoors of course). Fantastic. The HOTH version in 7 minutes and 32 seconds is an equivalent Opus to the entire Abbey Road album. TSRTS version should be translated into other languages to help heal the world's wounds. Practicing for just 6 months, I'd hope to be able to crank out "If I Had A Hammer"... Thanks always.
@GrindstoneCowboy3573 жыл бұрын
Love all you do James! You’ve got a great ear for the notes! Your playing is exceptional. Your one of my favorite teachers 👀 thanks for all you do.
@fogelly3 жыл бұрын
Great, I listen to Led Zeppelin now for 45 years, what you show and let us hear is unique, like Jimmy itself, thank you !!! ❤️
@jeffmcelroy54373 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the Unleded version. That is one of my favorite version of this song. That finger picked coda and Page's smile at the end were priceless. Another great lesson. This is another one of Page at the apex of his creative genius.
@Pandamasque3 жыл бұрын
I love how in the video you can see him throw away the pick right before it.
@HipsterDoofus1003 жыл бұрын
If you listen closely to the studio version, you can hear the pick hit the floor when he drops it at that part.
@dodgedandle831110 ай бұрын
It’s simply Incredible how much and how varied musical ground Jimmy Page covered in what was really quite a short space of time, an incredible Talent he was an still is by today’s standards and he must be getting close to 80 years old, most musicians today could spend a lifetime just trying to figure out what he done in about 10 years and then still not do it as well as him and on top of that we must remember he actually came up with this stuff 😳⭐️🌞
@TheBjones603 жыл бұрын
This right here man!!!! This right here!!! Zep has so many epic pieces but aside from " for your life", this is absolutely my favorite!!! Thank you so very much for taking the time to do this for us and thanks for the joy you express while doing this. That's what separates you from the rest. You help make us to be better players and better people. I know that I myself have watched this at least 12 times since you posted it and have practiced and played it almost non stop since you've shared this with us. Thank you, still praying for you, and God bless you and your wife. Wolf Man Jack is smiling.
@rubikscubeking8398 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. Really enjoying getting into this magical tune.
@vhscampos13 жыл бұрын
I learnt to play this song with your old video, recorded on your porch. Good memories!
@briansandford35963 жыл бұрын
Outstanding commentary regarding the tuning and slowing down the tape and contrasting that with the tuning during live performances! That, my friend, is why I keep coming back to your channel.
@HipsterDoofus1003 жыл бұрын
They’d also play that tuning live because Page would only have to change the tuning of 2 stings. G->A and B->D. Since he would play that on the 6 string portion of the double neck it would make it easier to tune back to standard tuning for Stairway. They’d only have to tune those two strings back rather than all 6
@coZyLos3 жыл бұрын
the “but for mere mortals” line got me 🤣
@Ravil-u8z Жыл бұрын
Сочинение однозначно гениальное
@cowboymcchoy9133 жыл бұрын
This song and your old lesson on it has been a great warm up/song to play ever since I learned it a little over a year ago! Thank you for all your wisdom and help
@rickyk923 жыл бұрын
I've lost count of how many songs you've taught me, I'll keep watching as long as you keep posting! cheers
@chrismoose643 жыл бұрын
I learnt to play this from an UG tab about ten years ago and actually bought a 2nd guitar so I could keep it tuned for it. Great tune and great tutorial JJ.
@richardburrows89983 жыл бұрын
Wow. The Universe is listening after all. I got the Led out with my 15 year old boy last night whilst making dinner and thought in my head, “JJ should do the Rain Song. I’m sure he will pick up some subtleties that I miss.” Wake up this morning and lo and behold.. Thoughts of peace and love from UK to all in USA today.
@PreacherAtArrakeen3 жыл бұрын
Way back when I was around 18, a friend taught this to me...in standard tuning. Never sounded correct, as most alt-tuned songs don't when you try to play them straight. A few years ago, we had contact on FB, and I mentioned that he had the song wrong. Pointed him to another tutorial, and he said "I like my way better." Okay. What can ya do?
@daveseemungal10062 ай бұрын
Loved the comment you made . There is always some a-hole on every video that says “oh I’ve only been playing for (fill in the bs ) - -and I can play blah blah. If only they would go away . great teaching and taste in music . Thanks .
@Ploobstill3 жыл бұрын
I love the way you teach. So clear. It is enjoyable just to watch. Thank you so much.
@robtoc3 жыл бұрын
This is AWESOME!!!! Thanks JJ, beautiful Led Zeppelin song to choose.
@majdal-hajjahmad73643 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Zeppelin lessons, I'm looking forward to your take on this one.
@kiddmetric Жыл бұрын
Thanks James James for another great lesson. You teach so well. I have watched many of your lessons and play throughs. Have been a subscriber since the PT days. Thank you for keeping it fresh and fun!
@matcoffidis11353 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful things they recorded.....❤️
@fredpatterson81432 жыл бұрын
You are an awesome inspiration. It’s amazing just chilling and listening to this!
@lazcomic49633 жыл бұрын
I learned this song when you did a lesson on the old channel years ago. Thanks for uploading it again so I can relearn it now!
@deadmanwalking19303 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is one of my fav zep songs
@earlydaysrockclub Жыл бұрын
Hey man, i'm just wanna say thank you for all the songs and if you teach me through the years 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@tomy.18463 жыл бұрын
Insanely beautiful!
@montagedrift3 жыл бұрын
thank you dude, such a beautiful song. i remember the very moment i heard it for the first time. I was alone in an apartment listening to the stereo and it came on. I said to myself, what the fuck is that??? it's so freaking beautiful. then i found out it was Zeppelin. that song blew me away.
@CCB69393 жыл бұрын
I've been playing 20 years and still can't play eruption!! thanks for the lesson James !
@musoseven82183 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar part superbly played and demonstrated - thank you.
@PrepperAction2 жыл бұрын
I love your Zeppelin tutorials!
@robynanglin13692 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson
@paulmckeown56722 жыл бұрын
I worked this out when I was 19 (I'm 64 now) but from your better version I can see the corners I cut. I was nearly there but you've corrected what I play in a number of places, thanks!
@neumichel2 жыл бұрын
wonderful lesson. no fluff.
@Jhossack113 жыл бұрын
Yes - Page’s (and JJ’s) greatest - much Thanks!
@groundunder12 Жыл бұрын
Hey James, Love your videos and been with ya even when you had your other channel. On the that channel you played DADGAD Medley / Out on the Western Plain / White Summer / Black Mountainside. I would REALLY like a lesson on that, and I'm sure a lot of your other subscribers would as well. Even if you had to break it up into (3) different lessons for each tune in the medley. I think its awesome, and no one on KZbin really does it, especially the way you do it. Thank you
@timothy14503 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this James.
@leehelppie45443 жыл бұрын
i've been playing for 6 months and i can play eruption, good for you...lol. that might be the funniest thing you've ever said on here...
@billygage68993 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites to play
@The_Macaroon3 жыл бұрын
Thanks JJ this is such a great song
@kakman19583 жыл бұрын
As a relative beginner this has always been my 'you've made it' song. I love the Page/Plant unledded - Jimmy cracks this great smile when he rakes the last chord - even he knows how good it is. Awesome lesson JJ, makes me think it's doable.
@tmurphy10003 жыл бұрын
Funny thing about this song is that after Zep III, George Harrison told Jimmy Page they should do a mellow song. Not knowing what he meant, he came up with the Rain Song.
@KR-mp3cu3 жыл бұрын
It to me awhile to get the tuning .. but this lesson made my night ! Awesome. Well done
@dougharding6604 Жыл бұрын
Hey brutha. As usual. Every time I wanna learn it, you got it. ☮️🎸 hoping your well and rocking
@jamesjames9275 Жыл бұрын
I'm well and I'm rocking -- I hope you are, too.
@aps5102 жыл бұрын
That's great. I learned it in standard tuning from an old Zeppelin guitar tab book I had. It sounded the same but it was hard to play
@sirfultonbishop6 ай бұрын
Good tutorial! Just started working on it, this is gonna be a big help!
@martinmcgimpsey97503 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you James!
@generalpurpose65173 жыл бұрын
Nevermind the guitars I'm jealous of your T-shirt collection LOL
@edwardcoit97483 жыл бұрын
Great point. I always notice them first.
@stephenbrooks7333 жыл бұрын
JJ has a video dedicated to them all .... have a look
@jeffsadon5523 жыл бұрын
I've made this comment before but I'll say it again it's just amazing how Jimmy Page or anyone can create these beautiful songs how is it possible??
@andrewmurdoch99263 жыл бұрын
Love the tune and your take on it. I’ve been playing around with it for a few years. There’s a few “ rainy”(?) riffs you omitted on that climbing part which I think really add to the piece, and I’m surprised you didn’t go there. No biggie; I’ve enjoyed and learned from your vids since the Tricker days. Thank you.
@jamesjames92753 жыл бұрын
Well, I did explain that I’m doing the acoustic part from the studio recording.
@andrewmurdoch99263 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjames9275 - and well done. Thanks again.
@joemartucci47863 жыл бұрын
Love this song. Thanks for goin through the tunings I hate when someone teaches it wrong lol. Just glad I’m a bass player don’t have to worry about such trivial matters lol. I’ve been learning a lot from your channel getting enough courage to do some acoustic shows.
@theconcerned3 жыл бұрын
Amazon just delivered my shred kit this morning. Let's go!
@2112Bytorsnowdog3 жыл бұрын
Most excellent...plus ur shirt is the bomb 💣...
@TimotheeLee Жыл бұрын
Flutie Flakes? you must be a BC guy. Most amazing Hail Mary pass ever. Fun times. Nice guitar.
@jimparker77783 жыл бұрын
The tunings were chosen to compliment Robert Plant's vocal range.
@scottbeatty77773 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! Thank you
@thepaulmacfarlane2 жыл бұрын
I played along and we sounded like the record.
@bartsowards63673 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great lessons. My Gibson J42 is buzzing at the 10th 11th 12th frets. It is so dry here in the Rocky Mountains. I can’t keep enough moisture in it. Any suggestions?
@ScorpioMoon-fr5xg3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this, this is my favorite song and now thanks to you I'm learning it. It's a good day if I can listen to this song. :)
@BedeLaplume3 жыл бұрын
Really well explained thanks!
@nickd82893 жыл бұрын
I always play this song in regular tuning. I'm to lazy to change my tuning. But cool lesson maybe some day I'll give it a try. Thanks for lesson.
@guitarandblanket Жыл бұрын
Great work! Any chances you could teach us how to play Midnight Moonlight by Page?
@johnnyc70096 ай бұрын
Like that shirt!!
@aroofthemountain11 ай бұрын
whoa! is that the shirt Chris Glass designed? (wire and twine) i had one those and gave it away. thanks for the vid! sounds great
@johnmurphy1466 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, amazing 👌
@chuckrudder4246 Жыл бұрын
Awesome...I thought there was something missing. Dont know how to explain it though. Regardless, you've got one hell of an ear. In gonna watch it again. Maybe I got distracted.
@davidw73962 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that they played it in the different tuning live because fewer notes had to be changed on an already difficult 18-string guitar.
@Jspazz663 жыл бұрын
Nice!! How do you figure out these tunnings?
@heavymetal196103 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, thxs!
@bertrodriguez30873 жыл бұрын
Really cool James !!
@psychodelicrock12 Жыл бұрын
Love the Martin D45
@jamesjames9275 Жыл бұрын
That’s a 41, but it’s really close to a 45. :)
@Astronite3223 күн бұрын
How is this Richwood guitar? I have a Takamine and thinking to get that guitar next? Is it worth while?
@hailskins923 жыл бұрын
once again great job, already knew how to play it, but you gave me a couple of added riffs thank you very much, on the debate of difficulty if i can play this with ease am i no longer a beginner?
@jeff128773 жыл бұрын
I’m the guy who started playing guitar with the Hendrix tab book in front of me because that’s what I was interested in. Didn’t know enough to know how little I actually knew.
@ConglomerationCat3 жыл бұрын
The studio version wasn't slowed down. It was the tuning used to suit Plant's vocal. Then they raised it a key live because it was too low for Plant's voice to sing live.
@jamesjames92753 жыл бұрын
No, I doubt it. If Plant had his way, everything would have been tuned lower onstage, not higher.
@generalpurpose65173 жыл бұрын
Oh man that's a good one
@petergromlich65292 жыл бұрын
I think it's always tuned a full step lower on acoustic so as not to put too much stress on the neck and the top.
@cidlopez3 жыл бұрын
I never knew the live versions are tuned up. Wow.
@jeanlouisdubillon42122 жыл бұрын
Great , thanks
@mcvicardotneil3 жыл бұрын
How old do ya have to be to remember the CBS Special thing ion TV. Also if I had that t-shirt everything would be much much better.
@willwetherell72653 жыл бұрын
Thank you from a mere mortal.
@jamesdilorenzo50052 жыл бұрын
I have a box of Flutie Flakes too! lol
@soundvisionrecording2 ай бұрын
Use the lower tuning for acoustic guitars so you dont put too much tension on the neck. Electric guitars can handle the E tuning.
@bdogjr77793 жыл бұрын
Brilliant🔊III[[[[☮😎🖖👍
@zenbuilder88012 жыл бұрын
Not sure if your name really is James , so I'll just call you ....James. James , thank you . after watching lots of your instructional post, I fine them excellent .Great content. jeff