Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle Guitar Lesson - Part 1

In this Welcome to the Jungle guitar lesson series, I will demonstrate how to play this classic debut track from the great Guns N’ Roses note-for-note.

Make sure you tune your guitar down one half-step to (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) in order to follow along with this lesson and the original recording.

In the first video lesson, I will demonstrate that incredible intro and the verse and chorus riffs. I will end the first video lesson showing you how to play Slash’s first guitar solo.

In the second lesson we will take an in-depth look at all the remaining guitar riffs and of course, Slash’s second guitar solo.

Have fun guys!

Carl…

[areztofek]

00:56 tuning
01:10 intro
06:10 powerchord version of intro
06:40 second part of intro? (rhythm version)
08:10 second part of intro (lead version)
10:05 slash main riff
10:47 clarks main riff
11:07 slash fill
12:17 E version of main riff
12:47 chorus
14:35 first solo

[shanebondy]

The intro is difficult because it's the best part of the song, and Slash knew one day we'll want to learn it.

[motafov]

Every now and again you find a youtuber who graciously imparts PRICELESS lessons (not just this particular vid, but his entire anthology) ..he is an encyclopedia and as far as teachers go, he is SPECTACULAR

[tymazzga]

Dude. Your lessons are the best on YouTube. Your skills and sounds are unmatched by any mortal. There is no way you are human you must be some kind of god or a super advanced android

[austinmoser]

I'm pretty sure it was Izzy Stradlin and not Gilby Clarke, i think Gilby Clarke was a later guitarist after Izzy left

[Rms]

Can’t believe Slash was this good at 19. Here I am 40 and struggling. Thanks for the lesson!

[boogersqueezer]

I know you've done a lot of Led Zep lessons, but I'd love a tut of Black mountain side, it's gonna be interesting, like if you agree

[davidzemann]

You seriously make the lessons so easy to follow and learn, thank you!!

[lynxbrickstein]

Great lesson as always! This is the correct way to play the intro; by including the open b in between all the other notes for the first half. So many lessons on youtube which only pick triplets the entire intro.

[clunk]

Just the other day I was thinking about how much I would love a lesson for this, thanks!

[jarbeyhog]

that second 'lead' section of the intro is actually the rhythm and is played by Izzy Stradlin. Otherwise an amazing video

[filipposironi]

For the record, Gilby Clarke does not play in this song, it's Izzy Stradlin that plays the second guitar.

[LuisLopez-digr]

If you would please do a lesson on rocket queen 🤘🏼

[charltonlwalker]

Amazing how different some of the parts are laid out in my Ultimate Guitar app. Your instruction is clear and simple. Thank you.

[secohen]

I just purchased a course on this album from a source I won't name here, but it's nowhere nearly as complete (or correct) than what Carl demonstrates. Rock on, Carl!

[askrandomquestions]

carl u slap. thanks for the lessons. helpin me get better everyday

[jefriizal]

You are the Guru for all guitarist around the globe. Thanks Carl

[RingRaiders]

As always, Ty Carl your lessons are top notch well explained and easy to follow.

[marquez]

Never knew Kinobody could play the guitar!

[cocktailzombie]

Yes finally. Been waiting for this for a long time. Thank you!!