How to play The Joker - Steve Miller Band

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Well this one is gonna be a fun one. Today's lesson will show you how to play the laid back acoustic classic "The Joker" by The Steve Miller Band.

Released in 1973 on their album of the same name, "The Joker" made it to the top of the billboard charts due to it's catchy guitar parts and quirky lyrics.

First thing first, before trying to play along with this lesson and the original recording, you will need to tune your guitar down one whole step, low to high that will be D G C F A D.

After you are tuned up (or down), we get to open the track with an instantly recognizable bass line that is played by both the bassist and guitarist. This little riff is super fun to play and has a really cool laid back groove to it.

There are parts of this riff that can be a little tricky to play, so pay close attention to the video lesson. Try playing through it nice and slow then slow work it up to speed after you feel like you are locked into the groove. After that it is a blast to play.

From there we play we get to the chorus. It calls for strumming some open position chords with the occasional hammer-on lick thrown in their for good measure. Nothing very challenge really.

When learning how to play The Joker, or any song for that matter, really try to focus on an solid rhythmic foundation first. If you have that, the chords just seem to fall into place automatically. It feels almost as if your picking hand is driving the other hand.

I would put the level of this song at about an upper beginner level.

So have fun with this one, it is definitely hard to not smile while playing this classic. :)

Carl...

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The definitive Joker Lesson, and all in 5 miniutes. You rock, Carl.

RebelTheUncanny

When trying to learn a there are a million different formats and ways people can learn.... however your videos are perfect every time... shows quick example up front then a great lesson with no fluff and you are a great player. Thank you very much @guitarlessons365song

theScHteaK

Love your tutorials, you actually show us how to make the song sound like the recording. Thank you.

MrButterbean

for the technique, very good for working on the back and forth with the mediator👌

Gilou

A very big thank you !!! You've done a grate work...we need more people like you in Italy!!!

pietrorapa

So much better than marty music's tutorial. Thank you for actually paying close attention to the detail of the song.

venison_girl

watched many of your videos and learned so doin what u do!

shawnboyer

This tutorial is a must!! Thanks a lot Carl!!

Toshiro

Can you do the slide guitar parts and solos

AidenWheresMoh

watched many of your videos and learned so doin what u do!
Could someone please explain the strumming sequence..

frankl.harris

Just like to say ur pink floyd lessons are amazing :D

stretchdj

Thanks, great lesson. Would have been better for me if you did it in standard so I could follow without a re-tune then add the fact that if you tune down a step you would be true to the recording.

johnlagreca

Could someone please explain the strumming sequence..

chilldown

Do you make a lesson about the solo parts, too?
You're great 'm'

marccremers

Nice work Carl. I love the sound of that guitar. You use it in a lot of your videos and it has a nice warm tone which I like. Looks good too. Can you share the make and model please. Thanks.

Alan_Edwards