Johnny B. Goode Guitar Lesson - Chuck Berry - Famous Riffs

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The opening riff and solo to "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, is perhaps one of the most famous guitar intros in all of rock history.

This Johnny B. Goode guitar lesson series will teach you the entire intro, all the chords and main guitar solo to this song which was one of the first great rock guitar songs.

The opening riff definitely has it all. We have a bunch of fast double-stops, slides, alternate picked single note lines, palm muting, rapid bends and even a little sweep picking thrown in for good measure.

Now that might sound like a lot but don't worry, this Johnny B Goode intro lesson is still great for any intermediate or above level player to learn. I suggest taking your time and learning the entire intro phrase by phrase like it is taught in the video lesson. That will allow your hands to memorize all of those notes that are flying by so fast.

In the second video lesson I will demonstrate how to play that classic rock chord progression made so famous by Chuck Berry. These chord forms do require a pretty large stretch so make sure your hands are nice and warmed up before practicing them. Also in this video lesson, I will show you the little fills he does in each chorus.

For the third and last video lesson I will demonstrate and note-for-note breakdown of Chuck Berry's killer guitar solo. Just like the intro solo, he uses many different techniques and really raised the bar for rock guitarists at the time it was released.

I hope you guys have as much fun learning as I did teaching it!

Carl...

[pauljenkins]

My friends and I started a band a couple of years ago and I learn just about every song from this channel. I'm very grateful for your content.

[fahdchoudry]

{On the Phone} Chuck! Chuck, it's Marvin. Your cousin, Marvin Berry. You know that new sound you're looking for? Well, listen to this!
[holds the receiver out]

[STEIN]

Whenever I want to learn a song or a riff, I come to this channel. Really accurate sounding and there's no tabs or any of that which isn't a bad thing, but the way it's explained helps me learn 10x quicker. Awesome stuff and right to the point.

[paulhinson]

It's amazing after a week or so that each little part learned is easily heard when played at full speed!

[madri]

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[flbiker]

Always makes me very happy when I search for a tutorial and see that you have one. Always the most accurate. Thanks

[paulhinson]

I got my first guitar X mas 1966 at age 8! Monkey mania time! I took weekly guitar lessons for 7 years. And these instructional videos remind me of those lessons. By the numbers! Painful at times but you do learn properly how to play the correct way! Much appreciated!

[andywanders]

Nice tutorial.  I'm teaching my son these days - he's getting pretty good.  This video will teach him some history as well as some classic licks.  Thanks Carl

[amJones]

Just wanted to say thanks! Ive ended up on your videos a couple of times to work out the more tricky riffs i cant work out by ear. Good lessons, very handy for a cover band guitarist. You have saved me hours of work. Thanks!

[robertguzman]

So far you are the best at teaching on You Tube, I love how you broke down the Free Bird Solo.

[kikepistolas]

Nice work bro! Got it perfectly, just have to speed up, you are the best teacher I´ve seen on YouTube.

[HansonMusicStudios]

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[colezarate]

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[amasing]

3:02
should I bend it with my middle and ring finger or my ring and pinky finger?

[budandbean]

I have to join in with everyone else Carl... Thanks so much for helping out with all these lessons, I just learn so much from you, thanks again.

[powergin]

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[mcampbell]

Good lesson. I like that you just get right to how it is played. So many people on YT talk for 5 minutes about nothing before they get to the song.

[RotFromWithinOfficial]

Thanks, Carl! you taught me this song in five minutes I really appreciate it❤