Tool "H." Part I

This special edition of the Axe of Creation is in response to a subscriber, whom after watching my Adam Jones lesson; wanted to know what I knew about TooL's H. Done and done was the answer, we love TooL here at Axe and hope you enjoy this lesson. Let this be a lesson to all you Axers out there, I encourage anyone and everyone to send in inquiries about lesson topics and songs. I will always get to everyone's request as soon as humanly possible. Thank you and keep em' comin, so we can stay slayin!
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[@RescueMeSheila]

I read the tab and thought.... "yeah, this isn't gonna happen" ... saw this, been at it for 3hrs now and I'm playing tool. ty.

[@leonardcody6967]

I guess I am kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream new series online ?

[@paxtonorlando8003]

@Leonard Cody Flixportal :)

[@leonardcody6967]

@Paxton Orlando Thanks, signed up and it seems to work :D Appreciate it !!

[@paxtonorlando8003]

@Leonard Cody glad I could help =)

[@CappuccinoZilla]

I’ve never related to a comment more in my life

[@cat416ify]

Your lessons have really helped me grow as a player. I never dreamed I would ever be able to play tool. Thanks so much!

[@moviescolin]

Hearing that "Pre Chorus" riff at 3:47, plam muted with full volume/distortion really gave me more insight into how... tense that riff is. It really adds a sense of dread and doom to the song, a very "evil" (as Jones would put it) sounding passage. Then suddenly violent with the bar chord, then back to evil. I picture it as rolling waves, then a CRASH, back to turmoil and rolling waves. Anyways, kickass vid. I love watching you go in depth.

[@axeofcreation]

@IIMeanDeanII Thank you so much. I'm really glad the video helped. Don't worry so much about the musical terms, they'll sink in over time. It's much more important that you can hear and replicate the parts. I have had a lot of requests for more Tool so with that Jambi is next. I will try and break it down a little simpler as I go along. As for NIN, as much as I enjoy they're music, not much going on besides a cool riff hear or there, guitar wise mind you. Things they do will get covered.

[@Theoboris_Mosby]

Man I don't know where you get the time to do all these, but they are fucking awesome! They're all incredibly complex songs and you've managed to memorize the entire thing. props dude. If you ever get a chance to spend another month or so learning one of these, I have been searching everywhere for a lesson on right in two, which is by far my favorite tool song. I think it would be a lot easier to learn it from you

[@jamesk8131]

That was AWSOME!! I like the way you teach, you're definitely one of the best I've seen. Thank you for taking the time to show us aspiring guitar players really good song lessons. Can you please do a TOOL "SOBER" lesson when you get a chance. There are some on line but I'd like to learn the song from you. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@axeofcreation]

I'll get to Sober at some point. Thanks!

[@axeofcreation]

@aidanbedggod Yeah man, thanks for the comment and request. I will be doing Schism along with all the rest! Thanks again

[@sub7design]

This is the first song that got me into Tool and the first one I learned to play almost 15 years ago when I was in high school. I can't believe it's been that long.

[@axeofcreation]

@OathOfDruid Jones' uses a lot of delay on that part so it seems as if your playing all those notes. The open note that you speak of is the same as the 5th fret note. In all honesty, if thats what you hear and like to play then continue to do so. Personally I like to minimize it and let the delay do the work. Thanks for the feedback!

[@peralez2383]

Awesome guitar player and excellent teacher

[@axeofcreation]

@BraveMavrick Hey man, thanks a lot. That part is tricky. Very similar (basically the same) to the riff the bass plays to start the song. Though he uses that triplet motif to turn it around. As for the pull offs, just slow down at first and make sure the pulled note is clear and even. Try playing the opening riff to Jimmy and use pull offs. Then step up to Jambi, another similar idea.

[@philferrara5990]

One of my absolute favorites to play on bass. This song actually helped me become a better bassist because I wanted to play it enough that I actually practiced possibly so I could do the little trills and such until I finally got to where I could do it all at full speed consistently without error. So when I decided I'd start learning guitar too to help record my own songs (picked up a Steinberg UR22) this was one of the first songs I picked to learn. Great lesson.

[@axeofcreation]

Whatever you think sounds best. Hammering working well at that spot

[@axeofcreation]

check my site, axeofcreation/com for the transcription! It will help the learning process

[@axeofcreation]

@YourProud Thank you so much, I'm so glad it helped! You words are kind. I've had a lot of requests for that particular song. I will add in to the que.

[@axeofcreation]

@NotSober100 That song is really looooong lol. We'll see, Vicarious is next...

[@mrwhompass1986]

You are the spitting image of one of my best mates here in Australia. Thx for the tips.

[@axeofcreation]

@kalikube Thank you! Your words are inspiration. I'm actually using the Sampera I pedal, not the II.

[@axeofcreation]

@mikyj139 Thanks a lot, I'm glad you find them helpful! Theory wise, I'm schooled. I've had a theory class every year from high school on through grad school.

[@rutrho890]

Where's H part II?

[@poorguitarist8715]

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[@trashpigeon1164]

@@poorguitarist8715 you really just replied 4 years late bro.

[@NomadJedi]

@@poorguitarist8715 thanks dude

[@axeofcreation]

@ChancellorLoL glad you found it. Love that solo!

[@axeofcreation]

@YourProud Of course. Let me know if I can help at all.

[@axel4clover1]

can you teach aenima, i am doing a live tool cover show acoustic with one buddy of mine and aenima and the patient are both eluding me, also thanks for taking the time to do these lessons

[@zaldare]

That solo by the 10 minute mark gave me some clean ass goosebumps.

[@jirikurto3859]

03:47 is my favorite sound of all time.

[@axeofcreation]

@lateralsx7 Both excellent choices

[@axeofcreation]

@blacklagoon654 Thanks for the request. I will add it to the que!

[@dragosbujor4271]

Very nice!! Part 2?.....

[@IIMeanDeanII]

Alright, I think you are very intelligent with music. I'm just getting into playing guitar, about half a year. So, as you can imagine, I'm feeling a little lost. I'm a huge Tool fan. By far my favorite band, and I'm thrilled to have listened to your input on Adam Jones and their songs. Your Adam Jones lesson was fantastic, I got a little lost on some parts, simply because I am not very educated in understanding music yet. It was very interesting to have it broke down in that way.

[@axeofcreation]

@xReinhartx I got it a one of their concerts. Had to have it.

[@axeofcreation]

@animusolus I'm playing through a Peavey Vypyr 120 Head.

[@axeofcreation]

@StevenzGuitarCovers Yeah, you could definitely use that there.

[@ndoroutlets]

Can't believe I'm saying this. It feels somewhat like I am correcting the master, as I always come to 'axe' first. You are the 'go to' guy in my book. However, during the 'hammer passage' coming out of the drum solo between the 10th and 12th fret on the A and D, and eventually E string, I hear one more slight variation that plays 10-12 on the A, 10 on the D, and back to the 12 on the A. He uses only three notes and it repeats two, maybe three times, and I think he inserts it twice in the passage. What makes it cool, is the timing change using, four notes, six notes, and these three notes added in. It is subtle as hell, but I believe it's there and is a large part of what makes this passage so beautiful. There, I said it... am I hearing things? Perhaps. But I use it... and it fits. Signed: 'picky, picky' Squee Zen.

[@johnz.3826]

Dude. That was amazing. Like you teaching style and the song is fricken brilliant.

[@Oceansideca1987]

You the man , the Tool man .

[@axeofcreation]

@browneye870 haha. Time has a funny effect when you stop it. Thanks, good luck with the song.

[@michaelvest6861]

Good song. Good request. Ty. Show out

[@phobiaspasm]

Nicely done bro! That Tool poster is the real deal!

[@ntf607]

It sounds just as good on my Fender electric acoustic guitar. Of course i have to tweak it a little.

[@artsycreations]

I can tell you really love the way it song on the guitar

[@lateralsx7]

I also think you should do either reflection or right in two.Very hard to choose between those two :)

[@axeofcreation]

Excellent! Many thanks!

[@dt90891]

Love the solo sound.

[@axeofcreation]

@ACertainProtocol Thanks a lot Max! Cool videos!

[@TooleralusAEnima]

Wouldn't really consider that a solo, but hey thanks anyways for those extra riffs, chords, and fill in guitars I didn't know the parts to. I'll come back and learn the parts some other time, since my bootleg guitar pro I got from a friend years ago stopped working, it really helped me move away from playing simple riffs and chords on guitar. Eventually I'll have to buy guitar pro to learn new songs since I'm not that good at learning by ear. Have a nice day

[@CaptMaxADV]

Dude. Yes.

[@TheHolyRolle]

@axeofcreation Rosseta stoned because the lyrics are amazing hahah

[@axeofcreation]

@suhr0641 Awesome, thank you so much!! He's a great player

[@NotSober100]

Awesome lesson, I think a video on The Grudge would be gerrrrreat !:)

[@axeofcreation]

@phobiaspasm Much appreciated!

[@outsiders46]

nice lesson...your explanation is good....can you do a lesson on 46 and 2..

[@axeofcreation]

Agile

[@camaples]

Thanks

[@BraveMavrick]

@axeofcreation Cool thanks, I'll give it a try and keep working on it. I should be ready to record it soon. I'll send you a video responce when I do.

[@aidanbedggod]

Hey buddy! love your lessons helps so much! Would it be possible for you to make a lesson on tool- Schisim? Would love to hear your takes on it Cheers.

[@IIMeanDeanII]

With that said... I would love to hear more from you. I'm subscribing for sure. I was wondering if you could do more around Tool and NIN. I noticed that you were wearing a NIN T-shirt, so I'm just assuming you might have some knowledge on this band as well? Could you even break it down for the dumb that are just getting into the music world of playing guitar? It may not be worth your time, but I want to learn in a bad way. You have been very helpful already, and I appreciate it. THKS.

[@cristhianmazariegos5388]

great work dude! thanks!

[@RosettaStoned525]

Can you make a video showing your guitar rig and equipment?

[@axeofcreation]

Well if you not a SoCal resident, skype works just fine for lessons!

[@r.edward5701]

Ah Ty. This one always gave me trouble. And with being lazy, gave up on it. I love this KZbin shit man...lol. learned this and prison sex in no time, thanks in part to your tutelage. Ty for your time

[@BraveMavrick]

Thanks for the lessons, really helpful! Tool is so fun to play, I have been working on the Pot but I'm having alot of trouble with one part, it starts at 4.25 in the song. I'm having trouble with the timing of the pull-offs. If you could do a vid for the pot or maybe give some advice for it that would be great! Thanks.

[@Selim-qs1be]

Steve Irwin teachs H by Tool

[@Satansbitch101]

I would love to see the lesson to Third eye

[@kalikube]

Great job again. Your an inspiration. Are you using the Sempera II as your pedal board

[@kevinmichael9384]

I'm to dumb and need tabs lol but I would love to just play the beginning of that song

[@rredd89]

Hey. I was hoping you could cover either Right In Two, Pushit, or Stinkfist. I can play Right in Two and Stinkfist but I'm not really sure if I'm doing it right.

[@carlomichelotti]

We're asking you if you can make The Grudge lesson :) thanks you

[@axeofcreation]

@OathOfDruid You need to be a little more specific than that.

[@StevenzGuitarCovers]

Great videos but just so you know, at 4:00 it's not a pull off, but instead that triplet motive Adam Jones uses a lot!,

[@Cloudx7strife]

Wish you had a camera doing closeups on your fingers. Mine are all over the place. Gotta move my index from 5 on D to 5 on G while my pinkie is hitting 8 on D with 7 on A in between. 7 on A plz god get me through this

[@mattbeggs8657]

What about a part 2

[@xosemusic]

your videos are great and helpful, out of curiosity whats your background on theory music, are you self taught? or have you taken college theory?

[@antonioeustaquiolara]

Good Job . Can you tell me what are all setup effects etc thanks

[@Aquarii_Z]

For the heavy part at the end of the video, are you using pull offs?

[@bringmetheknotinreverse7206]

can u do a 46 and 2 lesson

[@JamesAhrens]

I'm just not sure about the lighting...

[@carbonquiznoz1]

It would be cool to see some Death magnetic stuff!

[@DillingerEscapeMan]

Could you do 82588 by The Dillinger Escape Plan ? :) Thanks !

[@NotSober100]

@axeofcreation Yea but quality the is just as good as quantity :D, Vicarious is just as good though, looking forward to it.

[@dontreply69]

Hey, do you know any Puscifer guitar riffs? Songs For example...."Telling Ghosts" or "The green valley"? Thanks.

[@animusolus]

What's in your rig here?

[@dontreply69]

Man id really like to take one on one lessons with you. My last instructor was the biggest douchebag ive ever met!! He had NO patience and would get mad at me and give me an attitude.

[@gibsonacdckid]

awesome tone man! what amp you using?

[@the6rainman]

hey where did you get that sick af picture behind you?

[@cat416ify]

What kind of guitar are you playing by the way?

[@prashantbhrgv]

can you please make a lesson of schism?

[@trapOrdoom]

man I want your Tool settings. it sounds so mean, i have a 500x tho, not a podHD.

[@axeofcreation]

Tapiwa Ushe I'm pretty sure I wasn't using the hd pro at the time this was made.

[@Cloudx7strife]

That trill is so easy to screw up the timing on.

[@MrJared93]

Man I’m grateful you do these but I never learn the song all the way you always go way too fast threw it all and still don’t understand you

[@axeofcreation]

It's a video. Just pause it and/or rewind if you need to see it again. Plus TABS. Newer lessons have tabs on screen.

[@MrJared93]

axeofcreation really I can pause and rewind I had no idea!!!?!?

[@axeofcreation]

Is that really necessary? I'm not trying to be pedantic. I offer the TABs and you can move through it at your pace. I appreciate your feedback but I do move quickly. These videos are long enough already.

[@estebanacosta3242]

04:40 you really enjoyed didn´t you bitch? haha GREAT lesson, keep on! Salutes from Argentina.

[@1ManArmyOfDisease]

out of tune!