The "Rooster" You Never Knew You Could Play: Alice In Chains Guitar Lesson

Ain't found a way to kill me yet... welcome to this video, where I hope to show you how to play Alice In Chain's Rooster in the guitar. I'm using an acoustic, because we haven't moved into our new house yet and I don't think the neighbors in the hotel would appreciate my plugging in my electric. Also, I'm fully aware that Jerry takes his finger off the low E string as well in the main riff, I just don't prefer that. But you do you. Or in this case... you do Jerry if you prefer :)
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[@Tclbmx_]

Dude I literally learned like 5 AiC songs, just by watching your videos, and now I play them on a daily bases… I have a guitar for almost 10 years, and only now for the past like 3 months I actually managed to learn and play full songs, thanks to my obsession with AiC latelly and ofcourse your videos ☺️ Its like I finally unlocked this skill, like magic, and Im so happy haha

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[@dreamywhale3176]

1:36 I couldn't help starting with "WooOooOooo..." for 5 minutes instead of learning the song😋 I love your channel, so glad to find good grunge tutorials! Thank you!

[@RyanLendt]

hehe thanks for singing along Val!

[@chrishamilton2559]

No doubt! Not the band, but the singing thing.

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Got me too.

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I did the same thing too lolll can't help it 😂

[@Clickumentary]

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I'm imagining that right along with you and it's equally grand :)

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Did you do it yet?

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[@markronnell4283]

Cantrell is just a riff writing machine. One of my favorite guitarists to play alone side J Page.

[@RyanLendt]

indeed he is. love that he seems to be a regular guy who loves to golf poorly and watch football as well :)

[@troywoolmaker2696]

That was awesome. You inspired me to study music theory. I like how you explain scales,keys etc.. Thank you for the lesson it’s much appreciated 👍

[@RyanLendt]

I keep meaning to get music theory for dummies! Thanks a lot for that Troy :) It's nice to know my ramblings are landing here and there :)

[@jaxmadge9135]

Almost 3 years since this dropped! Still my favorite tutorial ever! This got me into guitar, and the rest history! Thank you Ryan!

[@RyanLendt]

I appreciate you Jax :)

[@sirrobofself7223]

Started watching your lessons a couple days ago and playing those songs. Been only playing conventional chords for years and now diving into power chords. You are making it easier for me. Great song choices, great teacher, great personality Ryan. Thanks for teaching all of us!

[@RyanLendt]

You're so very kind Sir Rob :) I'm ultra glad you're enjoying your time here and thanks for the shout!

[@eqbrim]

The way you teach these lessons makes everything so much easier. Thank You!!!!

[@RyanLendt]

why thank you EQB, and you're welcome :)

[@michaelcolombo5957]

Really cool man. One of my all time favorite songs. Been messing around with the guitar for almost 30 years and I can't believe I'm just learning this now. You made it super easy. Thanks man!!

[@RyanLendt]

it's a privilege michael - thanks for learning along!

[@ronmounts8075]

Badass Brother!!!!! I was in the Navy on a world Cruise in the Gulf at that time!!!! Myself and 2 others brought our beat up box guitars so they wouldn't get trashed out there on our shop!!!! We used to Go out on the Cat Walk of the USS Enterprise at Night at Jam alot when we Could!!!! There's something about being 80 foot high above sea at night jamming as the waves and Swells busting the bow off an aircraft Carrier and Jammin Guitar!!!!! I'm retired now at 58 years old,,, Completed 20 outstanding years in our Beloved US Navy and still Jammin on my Own lol!!!!! Keep Jammin Brothers And Sisters,,, it Greatly keeps your Wonderful Mind at Ease!!!!!!!!! USN Chief Retired!!!!

[@RyanLendt]

great story friend thanks for sharing :)

[@nanbudim]

Ryan you're great! Your videos help me a lot + it's fun to listen to your playing and talk (and jokes)! I like how you're relaxed and authentic :D And this is one of my favourite AIC songs 🐓👌

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for taking the time AB cheers :)

[@kernowrock555]

Thankyou ! of all the people teaching on here , you are by far the easiest to understand , and great with the humor! You're teaching stuff I actually WANT to learn ! Ive avoided detuning for years , and now I realize a whole new world has opened up! Cheers ! :)

[@RyanLendt]

this is where I bust out into the alladdin soundtrack ;) I'm glad you're finding things you like here Kerno, cheers, thank you, and welcome to the party!

[@jordanjonz]

Totally dig the way you teach songs brotha! Very informative but not boring at the same time!

[@RyanLendt]

cheers to you Lester, thanks for taking the time! Also, i had a chinese water dragon named Lester.

[@Tjb_Pickin_N_Fishin]

Dude you are by far my favorite guitar teacher on KZbin. Never have had anyone to show me anything just learn everything on my own and you’ve helped me get 1,000x better than I ever thought I would be. Thank you also Alice is my favorite all time band going to their concert this year with breaking Benjamin (wish it was layne though) lol

[@RyanLendt]

have a great time!

[@maciejpotrykus9788]

Greetings from Poland! Man, you're the most lovable and friendly guitar teacher on yt I've ever seen :))

[@RyanLendt]

it's a pleasure to speak with you in Poland MP :)

[@JustinTaylor1098]

I think this is my favourite lesson, so much fun to play. I can now do all the parts just have to sew them all together. You’re a top lad Ryan.

[@RyanLendt]

wow thanks Justin, I'm really glad you liked it :) good luck sewing!

[@jasonfrisch1]

Ryan, I just came across this lesson and I gotta say, you are awesome! I subscribed right away and I look forward to your future videos.

[@RyanLendt]

welcome to the party and thank you Jason!

[@nousernameidea6763]

the way this guitar sound so clean and the music and the whole vibe of this video is great i love this

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for hanging out Arwa :)

[@h2okitchen263]

Your teaching is always so thorough and precise. And smooth. Like too smooth. Thank you for always inspiring 🤘🏼

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for your kindness mr. kitchen.

[@kristosowl9357]

I love this song and didn’t know it was so fun to play until I watched your clear tutorial. The unban technique was a cool effect. Thank you!!

[@mdtubio]

Thanks Ryan, enjoying your lessons - thank you for all the work you put into these videos!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the boost mister tubio!

[@fjgallagher]

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[@Keayzilla]

I have to say you are amazing at guitar never seen someone teach this song as well as you do. The sound of the guitar and the way you play it is perfect. This is the next song I wanna learn on my guitar so I'll learn it from you. 👍🤘

[@RyanLendt]

cheers Ice - thanks for the kindness and good luck!

[@ethanwood5700]

this was so helpful! Thank you, i love singing Layne Stanley lyrics and now I can play Jerry Cantrell too!

[@RyanLendt]

yay! thank YOU :)

[@jeronimotorino7002]

Thank you so much for your lessons man, you rock, greetings from Argentina! 🤟🏾🖤

[@GuitarN3rds]

Thank you again, so glad I found your channel. Lots of awesome content for me to go through!

[@RyanLendt]

I'm glad you found my channel too Kaname :)

[@skinnymarauder333]

Definitely one of my favorite songs by Alice. Can't wait to try it out, thanks for the great tutorial!

[@RyanLendt]

have fun boyos!

[@JeffCrowell11]

Thanks Ryan. You do a great job and this is one of my favorites from the grunge era, which I was fully into back then.

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks so much Jeff - cheers :)

[@RobHug01]

Wow. Dude, I just found your channel today. Watched this and Rusty Cage tutorials. Where have you been all my (guitar playing) life. You are magnificent. Well explained. Well done!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks rob welcome to the party!!

[@trevguitar8169]

one of my favourite AIC songs, thanks for the lesson. Very well explained.

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks Trev!

[@kvstrickland]

who would of guessed that AIC would be your second most popular lesson... love it!

[@RyanLendt]

it's gaining on daughter too!

[@jazzyhalf]

Great tutorial buddy, just found your channel and really like all your lessons! Keep up the good work

[@RyanLendt]

cheers Mike, welcome to the party!

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Yeeeeeeeah here comes the roosteeeer YEEEEEEEEEEAH! Nice tutorial man, kind of beginner proof but really makes you want to grab the guitar and learn the thing even if you haven't planned to.

[@RyanLendt]

glad you liked it CA :)

[@samboelguapo6826]

Thanks man thats another song for my collection, much apreciated.

[@OhGaaamon]

Not huge on this genre of music i’m more a hiphop and RnB guy but this song is great and still gives me goosebumps listening to it, learning how to play it just makes it feel like i’m listening to it again for the first time. Great stuff bro 👍🏾

[@RyanLendt]

cheers JD thanks for the shout and good luck!

[@josephmartingaviola8168]

Awesome teaching style. Direct to the point. For the longest time I couldnt get the timing for that damn chorus. Now I got it tnx to u bro. I love AIC.

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woo hoo! I'm so glad to hear it JMG :)

[@heronbone11]

just found your channel and wow what a teacher, easy to follow and so detailed. had to hit the red button. You have a new fan in Scotland.......Thanks for the lesson.....

[@RyanLendt]

welcome to the party mr. bone :)

[@RockoRocko-rz7kx]

Bro you alwAys teach cool tunes. Thanks for being u

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks for being here Rocko :)

[@iworkforwendys]

best teacher is a self taught one. i love it enough to experiment with things after ive been taught. with your wisdom i about figured out how to play the song on the first watch through, just need muscle memory now. awesome teacher man.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for that wendy's guy :)

[@DaviddevilsquidSG]

The amount of giddiness that came over me when I played that first part! It felt so good! And you made it so easy, it just clicked! thank you thank you thank you!

[@RyanLendt]

love it!!

[@GetAsCloseAsYouCan]

You’re awesome dude. Solid work.

[@robertjarzabek4059]

Alright! This is THE song for me, because I got comfortable with barre chords while learning to play it. Thank you, you're the best!

[@martiniart414]

Ryan...your videos are awesome. Thanks for making learning fun.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for being here Jerry, nice to hear from you :)

[@evolver78]

Great lesson. Straight to the point and didn't skimp on some important riffs, cheers!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for hanging out Darren!

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It’s been soo hard to find quality grunge guitar lessons! I’ve hit the Jack pot, thank you! Can’t wait to see what you have on Cornell :)

[@RyanLendt]

enjoy the hunt JR :) thanks!

[@JustinTaylor1098]

Top lesson, thanks Ryan. Sounds superb on an acoustic, it will be a challenge but that’s part of the fun.....I think.

[@RyanLendt]

The challenge, and knowing, are half the battle :)

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Just found your channel. Great stuff...excellent teaching style. I'm strapped in and scribed up....thanks my man.

[@RyanLendt]

Welcome aboard!

[@normannoriega9557]

Fabulous teaching Ryan appreciate your time. Like your style and your teaching.. 😎✌️🍀

[@RyanLendt]

thank you for that Norman, I appreciate you learning along with me :)

[@jonaskragt3006]

thanks so much man, great explaining of the scale thingy as well

[@RyanLendt]

cheers J

[@thedozeroperatorman]

How the hell did I miss this awesome video? Great video man! Thank you. I've been playing for a long time now but just mastered bar chords. Both wrists have been broken, took me awhile to get bar chords down. This is going to be perfect for me to practice and play. I'm already having a lot of fun, thank you

[@RyanLendt]

enjoy the journey dozer!

[@jstidgwell]

Refreshingly quick and to the point! Thanks

[@RyanLendt]

I'm glad you're glad Johl - Happy new year!

[@celticguy6405]

Thanks man, love your attitude to help make it fun! The car going by sounded like a crowd cheering when they recognize the song lol

[@RyanLendt]

oh that porch near philadelphia, what a strange time :) thanks CG

[@kentuckywindage222]

I like this guy! Seems secure in who he is and what he is doing. Takes most at least half a century to accomplish this. Great job my friend! Keep'em coming!

[@RyanLendt]

lovely to speak with you KW - thanks for the kind words, and for stopping by :)

[@kentuckywindage222]

@@RyanLendt New sub Ryan! Nice style in teaching. Keep'em coming!

[@Ratchman_5000]

Awesome! Ima try this on my electric when I'm done mastering it! Thanks!

[@RyanLendt]

cheers Rich I'm glad you enjoyed that :)

[@wes3791]

I've watched several tutorials on this song and yours by far is the most entertaining and I like the extra info about the notes. It's also spot on and I too like the acoustic version. Many thanks and love the enthusiasm. If you have time another simple Alice in Chains song to teach would be Don't Follow. Just throwing it out there.

[@wes3791]

Well I see you've already done a tutorial on Don't Follow. Thanks again.

[@RyanLendt]

cheers to you Wes - thanks for taking the time!

[@pullupbruh5810]

This guy should have way more subscribers he has an awesome sense of humor and makes everything easier

[@RyanLendt]

appreciate the sentiment brah

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Excellent, really love your teaching style, thank you!

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks Don! NIce to chat with you :)

[@joellebrodeur1015]

Thanks for making learning pleasureable again and lessons that make sense. I have learned a crap ton of tunes in a week. These are songs that I never played when they came out and eluded me for years. I'm self-taught with no formal lessons and I can easily follow your lessons without having to know theory. I can get to down to it and play the song.

[@RyanLendt]

Cheers to that Joelle! I'm self taught as well... we must speak the same language :)

[@joellebrodeur1015]

We certainly do. I just wish I had KZbin in the early '90s. That would have taken away so much frustration (sheet music and books were always wrong).

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Awesome bro. Thank you. Your lessons are bomb! Love em!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks bro :)

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love ur videos!! stright to the point and no bullshit

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks James! I'm happy you're happy :)

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u r an excellent teacher brother. no bs, just the real shit and how to play it. Makes me want to start learning again. thank you.

[@RyanLendt]

why thank you John! now... what are you waiting for - get on it :)!

[@GgAaMmEeOoNnXD]

First Alice In Chains song learned thanks to you my dude! Thank you! I’m still shakey but now I have something else to practice 🙌

[@RyanLendt]

good luck EL!

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Love ur energy and the way you teach man🤘🤘

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for that Josh. cheers to you!

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Funky lil lesson, subbed :)

[@JustinTaylor1098]

Another one revisited and nailed, I’m on a roll Ryan!!

[@RyanLendt]

YES! why was the butter having a great day? he was on a roll.

[@JustinTaylor1098]

Luckily your tuition is better than your jokes........

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Dude best guitar teacher on KZbin. You are too fucking real, unlike most... LOVE IT!!

[@RyanLendt]

aw thanks Christon - cheers to you!

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Great instructional video! Totally worth a thumbs up and a sub!

[@RyanLendt]

welcome to the party new friend!

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Yeah..... another cool teacher. Marty and You are pleasant to learn from 🤘🏻🤘🤘🏾🤘🏿

[@RyanLendt]

why thank you Marcel :)

[@dannytetreault]

I love the birds in the background ... I want more!

[@RyanLendt]

haha that was our temp housing when we moved across the country two summers ago :) but we're moving across the country in the south direction in 5.5 months to a location where there will be plenty of birds for you Dan :)

[@blestjudge385]

Man what an awesome tutorial! Learned the song in about an hour with this video.

[@RyanLendt]

yay!

[@gearViewmirror]

Great video Ryan, thanks! 🤘🎸

[@RyanLendt]

I'm happy you're happy GVM - cheers!

[@amfgalva4266]

Just stumbled upon your tutorial, learnt the song in two days, as well as overcame my fear of bar chords. Cheers mate!

[@RyanLendt]

Glad I could help thanks for the shout!

[@timbruga]

Thanks Ryan! Great song choices. Some Foo Fighters on acoustic please? I haven’t played in a long time and you’re inspiring me to pick it up again! I love your enthusiasm, keep it up.

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks Tim! Great to hear from you :) check the foo playlist, I know I've at least done everlong but off the top of my head I don't know what else is on there. Either way, don't worry more is coming.

[@Paratyphi]

This channel is a fucking gold mine. I was listening to the unplugged version of this song and thougt, maybe i could check Ryan's channel. Bingo !

[@RyanLendt]

welcome to the party MB :)

[@karleyyork9001]

Sweet. Simple. Nice work.

[@Metalexander-po3xj]

Good job, Ryan! I think the intro and verse chords though, Jerry lifts the finger releasing also the sixth string.. it adds to the beautiful "Alex Lifeson" chord.. Cheers! Oh my AIC, i miss Layne's voice.

[@RyanLendt]

I have since come to terms with this fact - I think I was refusing to hear it because I don't like hearing that low E under both those chords - but that's not my call to make :) Cheers and thank you Alexander!

[@lucioleal3787]

Great instructions on how to play this cool song. Thank you Lou

[@RyanLendt]

thank you Lou :)

[@daleosborn3729]

I learn so, so, SO much from you. Thank you. Seriously

[@RyanLendt]

that makes me happy Dale. cheers.

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Thanks for the help! Killer skills and knowledge and happy to hear you’re a fellow Ohioan/Pennsylvanian!

[@RyanLendt]

hello friend!

[@pdvision2194]

Thanks for putting this video out. I took lessons a few years ago, but simply cant afford them these days. I owe you brother.

[@RyanLendt]

you don't need lessons. you just need desire, practice, and patience.

[@Finn-Duggan]

This was super fun to try thank you!

[@RyanLendt]

cheers FD!

[@labgnat]

Great lesson, you make it look real easy

[@RyanLendt]

glad you enjoyed that Labgnat :)

[@Jnsribeiro]

Thanks Ryan! Espero que a próxima seja "Over Now". Abraço do Brasil!

[@RyanLendt]

you got it my dude! On the list :)

[@Brandon-tn8vu]

Great job man. Learned the song instantly

[@RyanLendt]

that's what I like to hear thanks Brandon

[@marka.2715]

Great lesson. Thanks for sharing. I wish I had your musical knowledge. Amazing!

[@RyanLendt]

all that's required is a wish, some effort, some patience, and some time. Thank you for stopping by Mark :)

[@marka.2715]

@@RyanLendt For me it's the patience thing. Very short on patience. Got to work on that one.

[@atulcanhandle]

I like your whole vibe man.

[@RyanLendt]

hey thanks man

[@gabrielpanthony]

Legendary song. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the shout Gabe!

[@21_indrasantana58]

Great video, thanks for the tutorial

[@RyanLendt]

pleasure - thank you

[@officialnickelcitygrunge]

Awesome lesson I will be learning this.

[@RyanLendt]

yay :)

[@SurvivalcraftASafePlace]

Thanks for the lesson, I really like this video.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for being here D :)

[@rdspecs4964]

Great teaching, your the best you make it easy....

[@maxsmoviechannel2025]

I knew the main riff but never the chorus or the mini riff on the A string. Subscribed!

[@RyanLendt]

Welcome to the party Max!!!

[@markerwin9167]

🔥 lesson mate

[@RyanLendt]

thanks mate

[@gonfreecss9575]

Great! Thanks for the great lesson!!

[@RyanLendt]

You're very welcome Lucas!

[@jakedegazio8653]

Wow! You make it seem so easy! Thanks!

[@RyanLendt]

pleasure!

[@nachetsoufiane4049]

One of the best teachers on youtube. Thanks.

[@RyanLendt]

too kind

[@Millionair95]

love your style of tutorial man, subbed

[@RyanLendt]

welcome to the party Matthew - cheers and thank you :)

[@Millionair95]

Ryan Lendt also, I noticed when watching the Unplugged performance that on The intro chords , Cantrell removes his index finger completely when “unbarring”... as opposed to only removing the high strings... just thought I’d mention it !

[@cleipotzful]

Man so cool! One of the best AIC song!

[@RyanLendt]

absolutely!