Roadhouse Blues - The Doors - Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Roadhouse Blues, as performed by The Doors released on their 1970 Morrison Hotel album. A great blues based jam in E that every bar band must be ready to play :-) . As I say, it's definitely a classic rock "staple".

The lesson covers all the rhythm and lead guitar parts that Robbie Krieger plays on this classic.

Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):

1963 Fender Bassman amp - vol 6, treble 6, bass 3, presence 6

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
01:52 Getting your tone
03:08 Lesson - Opening riff - 1st position
06:19 Lesson - Opening riff (alternate)
07:03 Lesson - Turnaround riff (short)
08:14 Lesson - Turnaround riff (long)
08:43 Lesson - 2nd verse variation
10:40 Lesson - A chord boogie
11:36 Lesson - Turnaround
11:56 Lesson - Guitar Solo
15:43 Demo - Guitar Solo
16:20 Lesson - 3rd and 4th verse variations
18:20 Lesson - outro section
20:07 Final Thoughts

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[jricoc]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: I love it when you dive into Robbie Krieger's material. His was one of the most unique and authentic blues-rock styles, but he rarely gets mentioned for it. This is a great lesson, as always ...

[keithdonohue]

“I just happen to have a 1968 SG Special…”

So cool.

[mrcurtis]

Can’t wait to watch this video later. About 10 years ago I was in a classic rock cover band in a music store in Nashville and this is one of the songs we did. I played the harmonica part on guitar. Lol.

[pantro]

Hey man, I am 42 and a begginer at guitar. Your videos have been a blessing. Love them specially CCR. Cant wait to go home and practice this one. Doors are awesome!
Cheers from Arizona 🍻

[ianmorton]

A classic tune from Morrison Hotel - excellent breakdown and instruction Doug. Really appreciate you profiling the talent of Robbie Krieger and his ability to play the blues while accentuating the sound of the other members of the band. Some other good groves off that album. Peace Frog?

[cerclesvicieux]

Nice insight into Robbie Krieger's style. Looking forward to more Doors tutorials. Thanks for posting!

[bobloblaw]

One of my favourite "The Doors" songs.... you nailed it.... I will have to take a long time to do this one, but, once again...Thank you, Thank you, Thank

[Lex-nxkd]

Listening to the beak-down of this song makes me realize what a true masterpiece this is way beyond the vocals I've always appreciated so much.

[shakeyblues]

Nice work 12Ft, as I have always been a Fan of Robbie Krieger & The Doors. Happy Easter ♪♫♪♫♪

[jammininthepast]

I always loved playing this live. Its a jam that grabs 'em up and puts 'em on the dance floor. You can easily extend the song too. Lots of fun. Appreciated.

[peterdoiron]

It's such a great hook 12 foot. Keep um coming. You're lesson are the best.

[cy]

Robby has a video where he shows how he plays it. It's a hammer on, not a slide. The 1st fret notes are like you said, almost glossing over them. Big fan of your lessons.

[ianmckenzie]

One of my favourite Doors songs… I’ve always been a Rhythm and Riffiin’ player. I love doing songs with a hard driving R&B sound. Now I know I’ve been playing this song wrong for about the last 50yrs. 😉 Thx again for another great song tutorial 😎🎸 ATB

[robertshirley]

What's truly amazing is that Roadhouse Blues was the B side to the You Make Me Real single. Morrison Hotel was recorded August-Nov '69, released Feb '70.

[glennjoslyn]

Really Great Video! Doors has always been a favorite! Your Sound on this is Amazing! Spot On! Looking forward to more videos on dialing in your sound.. Thank You from Colorado! Glenn

[johnbarrios]

Thanks!….hey man…I have played this song many years ago..WRONG, ,,,lol,,,,well at least I knew it—- I was close… just needed to fine tune it….thanks again… a group of professional musicians in Chicago just pick me up to finalize their line up for a Chicago-based classic rock dance band…. I needed to make sure I got this song right.

[davidgerrard]

Nice lesson, again.
That SG is gorgeous

[WarrenAndrews-wx]

You are awsome my brother from Warren 😎

[filteredjc]

Fantastic I was playing this with a band last year and as usual you picked up a couple of things I missed, absolutely love your channel for all those little details

[philf]

You get a lot of energy when teaching us The Doors music! We do to, many of their ideas are SO SIMPLE yet so musical and effective. Thanks!