Tutorial #6: A REALLY Useful (& Easy) Rockin' Riff - Jez Quayle

[@allandavenport5235]

Brilliant video, Finally ( at almost 80 and self taught player) I've discovered a wonderful lesson that simplifies this rocking style. Many thanks Jez. Much appreciated.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Allan! I’m pleased you found my video useful - Jez

[@waltersleight6926]

Brilliant Jez. I have the book, your teaching is amazing and easy to follow. It just requires practice on my part. I'm 79 years old, I've had guitars on and off since I was 16. Thank you. Walter

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much for the book purchase and the lovely comment Walter! Keep on rockin'! ...it keeps you young. 😄

[@רוניפינקל]

Very clear explanation 👌.I like your videos toturials.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@keltbrat]

Thanks Jez. You Rock! Literally.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@ronwhitehouse23]

Jez you really are a breath of fresh air to us ordinary chord strummers you bring these sometimes dreary feeling chords to life again.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Aww Ron! That's very nice of you to say. I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful.

[@framirrx8433]

Jez, I can't thank you enough for this fantastic video.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Awww, I’m really glad you found it useful - Jez😊👍

[@vodkaone1053]

Thanks so much, Jeez. I ALWAYS learn so much from you! You're a great teacher. That guitar has a great sound.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

That's very nice of you to say. Thanks! I'm pleased you find my videos helpful - Jez

[@robertbaker8221]

Luv' the Song Book Jez...it brings Rock n Roll classics to life...many thanks. Enjoy your videos very much indeed also. Many thanks. Bob Baker. Melbourne. Australia.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Robert! It's good to know you're rockin' down in Melbourne - Jez, Yorkshire, England

[@toneydavis9802]

So much fun to get back to basics. A great rut buster!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Absolutely!

[@khalidboussif8850]

Thank you Jez for your expertise and ease of understanding

[@43daddycool]

C'est clair net et précis.Merci pour ce cours magistral Jez.Je cherchais cela depuis longtemps et ta chaine est un must dans le genre.;=)

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci beaucoup pour le beau commentaire Eddie! Je suis ravi que vous ayez trouvé cela utile.

[@pascalgoblet2843]

Super explications...👍👍❤

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci beaucoup Pascal!

[@brunomorere1736]

gratitude songbook thank you( video informative rock n roll ) le bonjour de la france

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Bruno! Bonjour d'Angleterre

[@jimharris8135]

You Killed it Jez . I bought the book . Love these great old songs . Great job with the explanation on how to play the guitar to them . God Bless my friend . Ken Wentworth Bangor Maine

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Ken! I’m glad you’re finding my songbook helpful. Best wishes from East Sussex, England (usually Yorkshire)

[@lrd4511]

Rock n Roll in A is the first thing a thought my childs on guitar. Quite easy and you get used to finger stretching :-) from there on you can go everywhere!

[@leoknight6749]

Been looking for something like this everywhere! You're the best! :)

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Leo! I’m pleased you found this useful.

[@SuperAwesomenate]

After one night I'm hooked with this guy and I bought the book

[@RocknRollSongbook]

That's good to know! Thanks for the book purchase Glenn - Jez

[@LeRouxDion]

Hi Jez, just want to give you a massive shout out for the fantastic tutorials you keep putting out. I love you energy and the clear, easily understandable way in which explain everything. One of my favorite channels. Thank you for selflessly sharing your talent and knowledge. Greetings from South Africa.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much for those words of support Dion! I'm pleased you like my videos. Greetings from England!

[@АбдижалилМакенов]

Мне 66 лет,до сих пор играю на гитаре,так для себя,я поклонник THE BEATLESа,подача урока очень понравился,большое спасибо,желаю здоровье и долголетие!!!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Спасибо большое!

[@edithdederichs8217]

Thanks Jez, that's really helpful for me 👌🎸 I'm in love with Rock'n Roll 💃🏻 and my strumming is getting better...

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Edith! I am glad you found this helpful. Keep on rockin'! 😄

[@wadedeeds1738]

Your an excellent teacher. Thanks so much!!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! I'm pleased you're finding my videos useful - Jez 👍

[@retrobilly1719]

Lots of useful information,Thank You !

[@johnnyb6543]

I am a new viewer of your videos, I have guitar lessons from a teacher and would like to go rock and roll. I just received the book 50 from the Fifties an hour ago and I am going to learn hard and watch your videos. finds it very difficult but persevere and maybe in a few years I will play just like you. you explain it well!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks for the songbook purchase Johnny! Keep at it ...you'll make it. 👍

[@peterhaynes8258]

BRILLIANT JEZ !! GREAT VIDEO, VERY INFORMATIVE !! A GREAT START FOR THE NEW ROCK " N " ROLLERS OUT THERE

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Peter! I'm glad you found this useful. Keep on rockin'!

[@luizo.l.s.8106]

Congratulations !!! Master !!!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Luiz!

[@pubpopsongs6625]

.......and a very nice guitar, too!! 🤘

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@pubpopsongs6625]

You're more than welcome - great tutorials and definitely an inspiration to us mere mortals. Too, I rather like 50s music! 😄

[@johnwinston3532]

Thanks Jez. Great. From Rome 👋🙂

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much John!

[@keithwanhaaho1464]

Awesome. I have learned the hard way. This tutorial would have made my struggle much easier.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

I had to learn the hard way too. 😃

[@lucasolari3756]

nice small size acoustic guitar... great sound!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Luca! I'm pleased the sound comes across well.

[@md2336]

i buy yours book and thank you for that. You brought a lot of joy to our house Thanks Miran Slovenia

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Miran! Lep pozdrav iz Anglije - Jez

[@lucasolari3756]

very good Holly singing!!!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Luca!

[@peterchrissie]

This was brilliant so useful. I want to play aint that a shame in A i will practice thanks alot.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Peter! I’m pleased you found this useful.

[@sappermac582]

Another Gem Jez

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much William!

[@jeanluc7405]

bonjour mon ami, super bravo merci à toi pour ce partage

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci beaucoup mon ami!

[@toddbell1214]

Awesome job Jez !!!!!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Todd!

[@claudiakuhnemund6463]

Thanks, great explanation

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Claudia!

[@igor_nokiaman]

Спасибо за урок! Рок-н-ролл это класс 👍👍👍👏👏👏🤩

[@eckman65]

Thanks so much!! I can never stretch my pinky on barre chords to play that rhythm. This works well for me! I’m going to use it to play Run Rudolph Run by Chuck Berry!!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Great idea! 😃🎸

[@alloallo3221]

Класс, отличный урок! Спасибо.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Большое спасибо!

[@joshuajohnson2216]

I gotta say this helps a lot cause this is easy peasy and simply useful. Nice work 👍👌. I did try it on my electric guitar and it works.😊 Thanks Rock 'n'Roll Songbook, you're the best 😀👍

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Joshua! I'm glad you're finding this useful. 😊

[@joshuajohnson2216]

@@RocknRollSongbook you're welcome 😉

[@mauriciofogaca8355]

Brazil. Congratulations.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Mauricio!

[@JHong270]

very useful tutorial

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@kaycarley]

Excellent job Teach! 😃🎶🎶🎶

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Kay! 😊

[@snortinhorton1]

nice lesson

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@goldelaf]

Really like. Cheers amigo!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@erodpizza]

Nagyon tetszik amit csinálsz.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@didierfournier9083]

Bon travail. Merci

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci beaucoup Didier !

[@ericcros5758]

merci,encore une belle leçon!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci beaucoup Eric!

[@jward4310]

Great lesson! Thanks.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@JohannReiter-vn2wc]

WOW, fascinating

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Johann!

[@humbertodasilva674]

Muito bom o vídeo. ..

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Muito obrigado Humberto! Novamente. 😄

[@LawrieFWhite]

So cool 😃👏

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Lawrie!

[@hacenramadane]

you're just great guy...

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Hacène!

[@carlolarrange555]

👍👍👍 thanks 🎸🎸🎸😀

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Carlo!

[@johnhughes612]

Hi Jez I have received a copy of your book and I am really happy with it, I do have a reservation however I wish you had included some lead guitar parts, or perhaps you could do a follow up book? I am enjoying getting to know these songs on guitar and I recommend the book as it is suitable for all abilities so thanks Jez

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi John. I'm glad you like it. I may produce a rock 'n' roll lead guitar book one day. I've been mulling it over on and off for years actually. I can't decide on the best approach though. Some people just want accurate transcriptions of the lead guitar parts on famous records, and some people would like to know how to create their own solos and improvise in the style of the original 1950s lead guitarists. I'm more inclined towards the latter, as there are already books out there that do the former (e.g., covering Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry guitar parts) - Jez

[@brianjamesadderley7930]

Hi Jez, fine your rocking roll lessons inspiring. Wonder if you would do a lesson on route 66. Love rock'n roll cheers Brian.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Brian! And thanks for the request. I may well do that. It may take a while for me to get round to it though -- I have a big list, and not much time. 😊

[@brianjamesadderley7930]

All good Jez, I'm always on your post learning different methods. 😉

[@salvatorecorona6156]

Good guy!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Salvatore!

[@sebastianodimauro314]

Bravo molto bene grazie ciao

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Grazie Mille!

[@rockroll456]

Brilliant bud

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much mate!

[@theghastlygamer5326]

I like how you teach it. Its not technically right, but much easier to practically use. The rhythym is always the same between the numbers and the ands. But this is easier to use than 1 e & a 2 e etc...

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Yes, in this video I've simplified the explanation of how a swing or shuffle rhythm is achieved. In other tutorials (e.g., How to Play Jailhouse Rock) I go into some detail on how 'triplet rhythms' work. You're rule "The rhythym is always the same between the numbers and the ands" is simply untrue. As the best jazz drummers will tell you, there are different degrees of swing, which means these timings shift around a little. I've been playing guitar for over 44 years (I'm 57). I've played professionally (with top flight/famous musicians) and been a session musician. I've taught guitar for over 30 years. I have the knowledge and experience to back up what I teach.

[@theghastlygamer5326]

@@RocknRollSongbook im just saying others have tried to teach same strumming patterns and they use 1 e and a 2 e and a 3 e and a 4 e and a. I am not questioning you i am saying thank you because it makes it easier.

[@MrUNIXsnob]

I really like your voice :)

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@contractorwolf]

Another stellar video Jez, and I am loving the book so far. Your clear and concise way of explaining makes it really enjoyable and the chords in the books simplifies those songs down to something I can understand (as a older beginner). Thanks again!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much James! I'm glad you're enjoying using the songbook. All the best, Jez

[@sv-alekksis]

Cool!

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks!

[@photoplus8]

Fantastic tutorials Jen, just waiting for my book. Do you have any videos where you add bass runs, walk ups and downs videos yet ? Thanks a lot

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much! Yes, I teach some in my Tutorial #1 and Tutorial #3, and they also appear here and there in the 'How to Play' tutorials I've made for for specific songs. Here a playlist for all of my tutorials so far: kzbin.info/aero/PL3k8ba924QgZ_-jUIMEvUcfn8iBdZBwuH

[@liviots]

Hi Jez amazing video like alwais 😊😊😊

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Livio!

[@christianloquet9160]

Super je crois Jez que tu nous a tout bien expliqué les 12 bar blues peux tu nous décrite svp les différents ( Turn over )bien amicalement bye

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci beaucoup Christian !

[@jonheart5415]

Thanks!!!

[@rafaelnietoandrade8824]

It's Only Rock "N" Roll and I like It...

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Me too!

[@freddyp4641]

Very clear video , congratulations but for me the very difficult thing is to sing and play at the same time. I would love you to help with that.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much Freddy. That's a difficult thing to explain. Some teachers might simply say: 'Just have a go, keep trying, and eventually you'll find yourself doing it'. For some people that might work. In fact, that's all I did when I was learning back in my early teens. It sounded rubbish at first, but eventually things fell into place. Other learners, however, quite understandably, might need a little more guidance, so here goes: My suggestion would be to start off learning how to play a simple, three-chord song. Make it one that you can already sing, so that you're not learning both how to sing AND play that song at the same time. Practice the guitar part of the song over and over and over until what you're hands are doing starts to feel 'automatic'. With lots of repetition like that there will come a time when it almost seems that your hands know what to do by themselves ...you won't have to give the guitar part very much thought. Once the guitar part feels more or less automatic like that, try singing at the same time. Do this fairly slowly at first. Don't worry about how it all sounds yet. You'll find that the words your singing, and the syllables within the words coincide with the actions that your hands are making. For example, a down-stroke of your pick may coincide with the first syllable of the first word in the song and the up-stroke of your pick that follows may coincide with the next syllable in that word. The hand actions and the sounds you're singing will get paired together so that they kind of become one action: like counting "1, 2, 3, 4" and clapping your hands together as you say each number. If you consider the chorus in Buddy Holly's song, 'That'll be The Day', and play it how I play it in this video, using all down strokes of my pick: D DD DD DD D. You'll find that the five syllables in the words "That'll be the day" coincide with the with the first five strokes of your pick (D DD DD...), and there is no singing paired with the remaining three strokes of your pick in that bar (...DD D). This perhaps makes it sound more complicated than it actually is, but I can't think of another way of explaining it. Anyway, I hope this helps a little to get you started - Jez

[@freddyp4641]

@@RocknRollSongbook Thank you ever so much Jez for spending all that time to answer me. I am more or less your age and now I'm retired I'm giving another go to guitar playing with the help of an English teacher. I am not gifted AT ALL but I jolly well hope I'll get somewhere. So many thanks for the trouble. by the way, I am a frenchman in France in the country.

[@abirwait5636]

I like your lectures. I ordered your book on January 14, Amazon i promising March 26.... Very unusual for Amazon.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Abir! I'm sorry the songbook is taking so long to arrive. Very strange. Whereabouts in the world are you?

[@abirwait5636]

@@RocknRollSongbook Sorry for the alarm, It was delivered today :-) (I am in Canada)

[@gillesbardet825]

You are great. Can you give me what sort of tip you use. Thanks (Excuse me for my english, i am french, ) i buy your book, i enjoy

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Merci beaucoup Gilles! Merci beaucoup Gilles! Tu veux dire quel "pick" dois-je utiliser ? J'utilise Dunlop 0,46 mm Del 500 Pick (ils sont rose clair). Merci pour l'achat du recueil de chansons.

[@gillesbardet825]

@@RocknRollSongbook Merci beaucoup pour ta réponse. 👍

[@gillesbardet825]

Yes, it' a pick ( no tip), and thank you for all songs, you are a great singer😉

[@laurentlernon1649]

Super. .

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@craigewinger7663]

I'm not sure which of your two books I should buy---Fifty from the fifties or 1oo Rock songs. Can you explain more as to how the books are different besides the fact that you get 50 more songs with the second book. How many more chords does the second book include and are they open chords? Craig Ewinger

[@RocknRollSongbook]

The Hot Rockin’ Hundred Songbook contains songs in a greater variety of keys, and songs that use more than three or four chords. In total, 29 different chords are used in the songbook, but with just a few exceptions, they’re still pretty easy open chords.

[@Tojes1]

Hey Jez. I bought your songbook and I like it. I have a question about which plectrum you use, the thickness? Rock on.

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hi Tommy! Thanks for the songbook purchase. Glad you like it. I use thin picks. Specifically: Jim Dunlop Delrin 500 .46mm ...they're pink.

[@sebastiaopires572]

muita bom

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Muito obrigado Sebastiao!

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

Can you do a lesson on keep your hands to yourself by Georgia satellites please

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks for the request. Apart from a few stops and a bit of lead guitar, this is pretty much how you play that one. It's a great 3 chord song, ...based on 12-bar blues in the key of A. All you need are the lyrics, and you've got it.

[@6haybay]

GREAT TUITION What plectrum do you use please is it a 38mm Thanks Chris ...

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much El! I use Jim Dunlop Delrin .46mm picks.

[@giusepperusso384]

You are a good boy

[@paulocoelho4540]

Enrola muito!

[@tonykehoe123]

That’s a tidy little gibbo you have there mate

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks Tony!

[@mariofaedda1055]

DOVE POSSO COMPRARE IL LIBRO?

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Puoi acquistare i miei libri di canzoni da Amazon. Cerca "Jez Quayle Rock and Roll"

[@quantumman1954]

Vundebar !

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks very much!

[@kimporter3802]

What effect are you using for vocals

[@RocknRollSongbook]

I added a little bit of echo, as they did on many original, 1950s rock 'n' roll recordings.

[@szmoncess]

What's the model of your guitar ?

[@RocknRollSongbook]

I'm playing a Gibson L-00 Studio.

[@szmoncess]

@@RocknRollSongbook Nice guitar. Thank you for the answer. I like your tutorials very much.

[@silasvandellen1371]

Can;you show ur guitars

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Hehehehe ....maybe one day. 😊

[@silasvandellen1371]

@@RocknRollSongbook can u do it next video

[@Edward-lf7ms]

Everyone who has ever pick up a guitar has used it......Nice acoustic gibson.

[@blainetennyson1263]

you said free trial and then want payment were done

[@RocknRollSongbook]

I have no idea what you’re talking about. Please could you explain.

[@photoplus8]

Sorry it’s Jen not Jen

[@RocknRollSongbook]

No problem. Predicative texting can mess things around, eh? - JeZ :-)

[@carlolarrange555]

Hallo I bought the E-book i am 62j jong and i starded 1jear agow to learn guitar playing and it gows good , thanks to peaple like you thank you. 🎸🎹🎺🎻🪕🎷🪗😀

[@RocknRollSongbook]

Thanks for the songbook purchase Carlo! I'm pleased your guitar playing is going well. Keep on rockin'!