Led Zeppelin Misty Mountain Hop Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

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Hey, what’s up, you guys! Marty Schwartz here with Marty Music, and today we’re breaking down the legendary Led Zeppelin track, "Misty Mountain Hop." This riff is a perfect mix of bluesy bends and rock-solid rhythm, so it’s a must-learn for all you classic rock fans.

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We’ll tackle the main riff, chord transitions, and that funky blues feel Jimmy Page is known for. So grab your guitar, tune up, and let’s get to it!

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0:00 Intro – Led Zeppelin Classic Breakdown
0:59 Misty Mountain Hop Main Riff
2:07 Bluesy Bends and Open Strings
2:46 D and G Chord Transitions Explained
4:04 Adding Groove and Variation
5:28 B Section Chords & Dynamics
6:10 Playthrough & Final Tips

[bobjohnson]

I just met a 16 year old guy in Knoxville that could play like hes practiced for years and he said he's learned everything from your video's in about 1 year. Now it's my turn to start. Thanks for all your time putting these videos out. Subbed.

[rogereverett]

I’ve known most of this song for years. Thanks Marty for the little things I missed.

[JMDangler]

Man love me some Jimmy Page riffs, legendary. 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks Marty.

[KBtoogood]

Heck yeah can’t wait to rock out to this one, thanks Marty!!

[opalivy]

Thank you Marty for this Led Zeppelin gem. I love this song. This riff is not hard to play. Of course with spending some good quality time practicing it. I love your channel. Marty you are the very best internet guitar guru on Social media hands down. Rock on Marty!! ❤❤❤

[MarcCarriage]

Awesome, marty . Thanks for all the LED Zeppelin material.

[cjsoper]

Thanks for the tunes❤🎶❤️✨ I'm still listening to you. Love Led Zeppelin.

[jasminduncanson]

I'm truly grateful for the videos you put out. It's shown me that I need to practice my guitar more. ❤

[joshnorko]

Great lesson man, definitely will be rewatching this one a few times. Thanks Marty!

[jcburger]

Hey Marty, thank you for the Misty Mountain Hop guitar lesson. Appreciated.

[hentonshane]

Great sounding guitar that, been playing two months and thinking of upgrading mine already, thanks for your vids

[kriswrobel]

Great lesson Marty. I really enjoyed the Texas blues/SRV course! 👏Happy Thanksgiving!

[loganplaysmusic]

Can you please do a lesson on hybrid moments by misfits?

[stevep]

Thanks a bunch Marty a lot of help!!!!

[crispylad]

A tutorial for Thats the way would be fire

[cosmo]

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[MattH]

Everyone should know how to play at least 1 Led Zeppelin song. I'm pretty sure it's the law...

[LukeMcG]

Marty you are the main man I go to when trying to learn a song, please, IM BEGGING YOU, would you be able to do a tutorial on let it happen by tame impala, Every other vid ive found sucks

[billy]

Couldn’t get patch to download to Katana Go, says file not supported. Is that because it’s a Gen 3 patch?

[jasonhanson]

Can you do Gallows Pole? I love that riff