Tool "The Pot" Guitar Lesson

[@ChrisB8711]

Its mind blowing how simple yet difficult Adam Jones playing style is. Definitely a one of a kind guitarist. Its even more mind blowing how you've mastered his style. Best videos on youtube! Im watching them everyday, I've learned an insane amount of knowledge. Im all self taught so Ive had no real proper music training. Thanks again, long live the AXE!!

[@axeofcreation]

+Mediocre Guitar Covers Much appreciated! His playing is very straightforward yet subtle, dynamic, and full of variation...which makes it difficult to replicate.

[@ChrisB8711]

+axeofcreation He's definitely a master of variation.

[@moustacheanddrumsticks4381]

TOTALLY AGREE! Its all in his rhythm aswell. Jones's Rhythm is magical! Id take rhythm over fret wanking anytime. Another master is Carpenter from Deftones. Just brilliant, elegant and yet so simple. LESS IS MORE!

[@seuthee5082]

+axeofcreation im practicing this on an acoustic, because im saving money to buy an electric guitar, an amp and a gadget. is that okay? btw. i mastered 3 tool songs now, i learned from your channel. thank you so much.

[@ScottJGarvey]

Couldn't agree more. Love these lessons.

[@poweredBYGDKDIYengineering]

glad to see that i get recommended video after this "how to grow lettuce indoors" (i think youtube is up to something)

[@domb0]

I consider the pot one of the best songs I've ever heard. It's fired up my blood every time I hear it.

[@kbob8424]

Been watching your Tool videos. I love the fact that you say "either way is correct, its the same note". I can't stand in other videos where they say "this is the correct way because its how such and such plays it". Or the comments that follow stating how "You're playing it wrong", when its the same just a different position. It's music people. It's meant to be expressed creatively and yes even the artist that created it will play if differently. My favorite guitarist never played the same song the same each night let alone the solo as recorded.

[@douglasmarkwith]

Right on! Finally, somebody else who gets it.

[@shaneportell3714]

The section played at 6:32 has a different chord between each power chord change. The G & B strings are fretted at the second fret to give the open chord a different sound. So you would strum open 2x then fret GB 2x, 2nd fret power chord 2x then go back to GB 2x, 3rd power 2x then GB 2x, 5th power chord. You can hear the variation in the song and if you watch live footage you will see that he is fretting the G & B strings for that part.

[@megarockfreak]

This really helps to learn this to blind people or almost blind like me. Mayby I play this on my guitar exam :)

[@Lou13814]

Adam Jones is an amazing composer, so much complexity! Great playing dude!

[@gilllie666]

it's one thing to try and figure this out yourself and then get the tabs but to actually be shown like this is awesome, thanks dude, rockin this on my acoustic atm. btw your so unpretentious too thanks again

[@camledward]

literally some of the best guitar tutorials out there

[@troywillson4078]

Thanks for the video. I've been playing for decades and this song, as cool as it is, was rather daunting. The way you broke it down was awesome and made it look easy. without being pretentious or using too much theory, you make this song very accessible. I don't comment much on videos, but I just wanted to let you know how instrumental you were in helping me to learn this song.

[@ryaniggy4820]

Brilliant lesson man. The go-to guy when it comes to Tool riffs. It's almost as if getting lessons from the man Adam Jones himself! Thank you

[@axeofcreation]

@der2h2h Honestly it depends on the part. Some parts are trickier to hear then others. Being familiar with the repertoire helps.

[@axeofcreation]

@hceely Thank you so much. Honestly, I find the most challenging thing about Tool is replicating the songs in live situations rather than being able to play the songs. Having all the effects dialed in just right along with having absolute control over your dynamics. Rosetta Stoned is definitely a challenge, especially because of it's length and like you said variation. The second half of that song is so fun to play!

[@axeofcreation]

@Mattigw Thanks a lot!! You should definitely be learning the music you love and want to play. No Quarter would be quite the endeavor. There is a lot to that song, lots of guitar tracks going on. One of their best tracks. It's like Zeppelin wrote it for Tool.

[@RAMZIAARON]

I wanna know what setup you have... That amp and effects sound sick... I love it.

[@pappyodanial]

It's crunchy, reminds me of later Pumpkins tone e.g. everlasting gaze.. not saying a great song, but I feel like there is similarity in tone. It's raspy and rippy.

[@arpitmac]

did u find it ?

[@charleswilliams1146]

Your videos have helped so much in learning Tool's songs and techniques. Thanks much and keep up the good work!

[@axeofcreation]

@lopez316us Thanks! I'm glad they help.

[@axeofcreation]

@IbaShredder4 Thanks. Not sure of the exact model.

[@axeofcreation]

Thank you! You have to be logged in to download the transcriptions

[@jonathanantonacci1856]

Adam jones is a pure genius and thank you thank you so much for making this lesson and playthrough I cant wait to start learning this song I just discovered tool btw instantly fell in love with their music thank you again sir.

[@axeofcreation]

@1123foreman Thank you! I will be doing a lesson for every song.

[@Jbb6782]

Sweet walkthrough. You explain so well, direct, and make it real easy to learn. I love how you don’t fart around, and get right to the business. So many videos draggggggg. I already knew how to play this one, but glad I clicked on your vid to see what you did. Totally random. Props, bro.

[@barbosahMX]

I've watched the way you play tool songs and I can tell you took some time to master their sound. It sounds great. Congratulations! I also love the time you take to do these videos. :D

[@julianheuzen614]

If you have the time could you please do an updated version of this? I feel like your more recent tutorials are way more streamlined and easier to follow than the old ones. Huge fan of your work btw best Tool tutorials on KZbin!!

[@axeofcreation]

@heriticsfist I love Rosetta Stoned. Such a fun song to jam on. Long but fun. The second half is so tiring for the left hand.

[@axeofcreation]

I was using a Peavey Vypyr 120. I no long have or use this amp.

[@Cheesewizard07]

Thank you so much, after sitting down with my guitar and replaying your video over and over for the past hour and a half.. Ive pretty much got 85% of the song down (playing it well) - i shall come back later when its not half 9 at night and learn the rest.

[@MyInferno6661]

Honestly this is THE BEST tutorial for this song ever! You really explain this well!

[@andresantoniovalencia1257]

I just found your channel yesterday and it's amazing, you have a lot of things in which I'm into right now, this lesson it's great, I know it's an old video, but continue the amazing job, thanks a lot

[@axeofcreation]

Welcome!

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

The guitar riffs are usually D minor pentatonic and fairly easy, but together as a band is when the really magic happens with Tool. Their music is highly progressive, yet they're very subtle about it. Adam Jones doesn't playing blistering solos or sweeping arpeggios, he's contributing in a subtle way letting the other instruments to be heard instead of being selfindulgent.

[@bluelynch]

Thank you!!! I think you have one part missing. In the end where it goes "eyeballs deep in muddy water" he hits the open D, open D, then the 2nd fret, open D, 3rd fret, open D 5th fret, open D. Best lessons on Tool songs by far. Thanks again

[@RAMZIAARON]

I really like the way you explain this piece! A great mix of musicality and simplicity. Loved the on screen guide during the play through. Almost immediately, I was able to play riffs that I don't believe I could have learned as easily from any other source. A great teacher for sure. Thank you so much!

[@ryloux]

Thankx from a french guy.. With your Tuto I can' t play this song perfectely in 2 days with my band .. Thank a lot you for your easy English and the adequacy.. Good job and Welcome in France..

[@ChillTJ1]

Thanks dude! This is my favorite Tool song and its about time I learned it. This helped a lot, keep up the good work!

[@MattieGriffin]

Been watching this for years... just noticed it's an Agile Guitar... I have 3 :) Love em!! Great video too!

[@axeofcreation]

@AsYLuM141 Line 6 amps (and others) they can simulate or 'model' amp sounds. This way you buy one amp with many sounds and effects. It's cost effective and the technology has improved greatly

[@markbooth.13]

man that's a lot of changes. Alex remembering all these different changes in all these songs and the his style and sound. so...awesome

[@axeofcreation]

@AsYLuM141 I've never really been a marshall fan. The distortion doesn't quite crunch enough to achieve the tones I prefer. I would look into some of the amp modeling. They offer a lot for the price and can give you some really good sounds.

[@drewboo925]

That last part is tricky! Then again, I have been playing for only a year lololool. Great lesson, I appreciate the time you took to do this video, thank you!

[@sergiogonzolaz4314]

LONG LIVE THE AXE!!

[@Erkoil]

Many thanks for this lesson I was waiting for ! I will work it tonight but it seems you enlighted well the part I was blocking on.

[@СергейГущин-щ4г]

I have no words, Greek, amazing performance.

[@axeofcreation]

@AroundTowniCome No. They have a couple songs that incorporate a low B (Prison Sex & Parabola)

[@axeofcreation]

@Erkoil Excellent! I hope you work it out!

[@scotthawkins8003]

KZbin has made learning songs so easy thanks

[@axeofcreation]

@juankashi I definitely will. Thank!

[@brennafrances1362]

I just want to thank you for this!! So happy right now

[@axeofcreation]

Thanks. I'm not doing anything special to achieve that pinch harmonic, just playing a pinch harmonic naturally. No pedals, just straight into the amp. You should be able to achieve a PH with any high gain setting.

[@jeffvogt4237]

I just got a grayburst epi les Paul. I’m going to town on tool right now.

[@santuka18]

Wow! Awesome lesson. I started 10 minutes ago and I have half of the song learned. I have to figure out some riffs and practice but in a couple of hours is in my pocket. Thanks for the lesson!!

[@Savmavv]

took me a few days. but i learned it. you give great lessons for intermediate players

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

Great lesson! I would love to hear more about the theory and intervals, just as much as the time signatures and tabulature. Thanks!

[@axeofcreation]

Depends really. If I have the transcription not very long at all, just the time it takes to memorize the parts. Takes a little longer is I'm figuring out by ear.

[@rabbitbreth]

Excellent presentation! and all the other Tool vids Thank you.

[@axeofcreation]

@heriticsfist Usually when I jam on this song live I like to mix in both ways at different times throughout the song.

[@axeofcreation]

@MortalFilth Eulogy is great. Definitely in que. Thanks!

[@Taskalis83]

Dude my greatest respect for your parents! Seeing the picture behind you, i realise that when i was a kid my parents bought me trucks to play with.............

[@JNegative]

jamming 'the pot' this weekend with mates. super helpful vid, & got it all sussed now :) cheers!

[@axeofcreation]

It's cool man. I honestly have no idea the specific model (got it from a friend) but it plays nice and sound great. So for the price you can't beat it.

[@happyteuf]

good explaining!! definitly want others video of tool from you!

[@Mattigw]

awesome videos man, I have not been playing that long but I've heard from most people that the first songs you should be working on are the ones you love, and lucky for me that you have showed us a few already. Still hoping you will do a 'No Quarter' video someday, I love it more and more every time I listen to it. Keep up the good work!

[@rockstarsnare]

you sir are an amazing guitar player. i can only play basic chords mostly on the clean channel as i find playing distortion rather difficult (e.g trying to palm mute the other strings etc). anyways, it was a joy to watch this. it gave me an insight as to how difficult it really is to play the guitar. adam jones is sick for coming up with all those tasteful guitar parts. brilliant playing and teaching. regards from mississauga ontario.

[@rossobrien8398]

So clear and very well explained. Thank you my friend. I fucking love this band!

[@busheep]

You just filled my after noon in a useful way. Thanks

[@sergiogonzolaz4314]

best guitar cover ever! dude you are amazing

[@donyhann]

I was asked to play on a Tool tribute band, this is amazingly helpful

[@gorrakcartman]

That is a very patient playing style. You do a great job of bringing Adam Jones to life LOL

[@bradnichelson7966]

This is a learning vid. But I really enjoyed it.....like a lot. you nailed sounds that I did not think was possible. I thank you, and applaud.

[@patrikkolenovsky2788]

I 've never noticed that this song got so awesome rhytm sections

[@infinimetrical]

Thank you for showing how to play a lot of TOOL's guitar-works. My right hand is quite accurate with the picking. But, my left hand needs to be reminded where to go.

[@ahaua1]

Beyond EXCELLENT!! You definitely have skills! Thanks for the lesson!

[@CHRIS-wk5kv]

Hi. Great job on this video/song. What a great tune! Although I struggle learning this, you did a really good job of not saying too much...just what matter. Very clear and to the point. Now I just have to learn it lol

[@Henry-pj1td]

20:15 how can my band do all those weird sounds in a live setting?

[@axeofcreation]

@xNotZacharyx Much Thanks!

[@axeofcreation]

@MyOvercoat My site will be up soon and I plan on completing the Tool oeuvre (word of the day bonus points) there. Dream Theater lessons would be an hour each haha. I'm gonna put together a Petrucci lesson.

[@frank3695]

3:00 is tremolo picked with a slight bend on the first note and the second note ends with a muted tremolo pick down the neck. The third note is bent as you show but is also tremolo picked followed by a slide tremolo pick down the neck. 6:35 It goes back to the root note of D, not playing the notes twice. D D E D F D G fill D D E D F D G A# F. Other than that, Awesome!

[@blakesimpler9335]

Thank you so much for teaching all of us ! 🤘🤘

[@smigio111188]

this lesson really helped me learn the chorus

[@balckfrost]

one of my favourite songs ever

[@Paulthompson1981]

Amazing job. God forbid anything from ever happening to the amazing Adam Jones but if so may the likes of the remaining Tool band members find you and your talent.

[@axeofcreation]

It was nice. I no longer play the Agile though.

[@steviecomps]

thanks man, i eared the first half but your really helped with the last half thanks again. keep it up.

[@buyana114]

2:34 how does Adam Jones sustain the bend and at the end it gets more loud and distorted?

[@tysongraham]

That's feedback from his amps. He cranks the volume up on them and controls the sound by moving closer and farther away with the guitar. Huge part of his sound.

[@vladislavper6375]

hey man a just wont to say i love your lessons! you helped me allot . keep it going ! i play to song from the beginning to the end with no problem! a perfect circle lessons will be nice to : )

[@axeofcreation]

Thanks! I have a couple videos of my last project uploaded to youtube, just search my uploads. I also have a soundcloud listed on my page, there are some recent demos of my newest project

[@CareyPortnoyBeauford]

im not being sarcastic about the cam quality, im saying your guitar tone with effects pedal sounds fucking perfect real nice crunch

[@axeofcreation]

It's cool! I appreciate it . Fun as hell to play

[@davidcraig612]

Fantastic lesson!

[@mymateroog42]

Amazing thankyou :) love this song soooo much

[@konstantinmavropoulos2203]

thank you so much...this lesson is awesome!!!

[@jagdjohn96]

Adam Jones has some of the best rhythms

[@mik3lee984]

3:18 me showing my friend that i can play

[@WheelBite0_0]

mik3lee98 lmao

[@ZiltoidRiffs]

This comment made my day hahah

[@axeofcreation]

I'm not sure how to take that but I love the reference!

[@MeltsiKim]

Thank you man, this really helped me to play it more correctly. It would be awsome if you could do the grudge or schism, rock on!

[@EndaBuckley]

2nd Chorus 4x 19:49. There is a minute mistake here. Adam can be heard playing the open A and D strings in between the ascending power chords. Same again with 22:14. Listen to the studio track and you'll hear this, other than that it's about 98% on the money. Good work!

[@aone321123]

Really nice!! pretty well done!! love your lessons already!!

[@koerd85]

That is an awsome lesson. Great job as always my man!

[@michaelmendillo1961]

Wow,,,that was cool,,,a real metal piece,,,I am gonna have fun with this one,,,probably go on a tangent of my own,,,lol,,,thank you !

[@domb0]

I have such difficulty with the timing. But this is easily in my top 5 favourite songs so I’ll persevere.

[@michaelbrown6254]

Great video man, really helped me out!