The Weight - The Band / Robbie Robertson | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play The Weight, as performed by The Band and specifically Robbie Robertson on guitar released in 1969 from their landmark debut album "Music from Big Pink".

The lesson covers the acoustic guitar work by Robbie Robertson with special attention to the intro riff that opens the song. We recently lost Robbie Robertson which brings a lot of his music back top of mind. This is one that most everyone loves, for sure is one of the best known songs from The Band and the little opening riff to this song is among many -a- guitar player's favorite, so I sit down with it here.

Thank you for all you gave us and may you rest in peace, Robbie.

00:00 Introduction / What to expect
02:00 Lesson - intro section
06:38 Lesson - chords
09:19 Final thoughts

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[kennethmccann]

Great job, bro.
Thankx for the kindly tribute to Robbie.
Love this band, all the guys in it, and their music. They'll always have a special place in my heart.
Maybe I'll come back and spin a story about Rick, later.
For now, I just wanted to say -- keep on keepin like you are. The channels that "just play" are fine, but what makes your channel stand out and shine is your amiable personality. It's probably 60% of the reason I tune in.
You're more than just a great resource for learning music.... it's like sitting down with a good friend.
That's a pretty great gift you have, considering we've never met.
Keep up the great work!
Can't wait to see what the next lesson is 🙂

[ObservantHistorian]

I've been playing for about 50 years. I was rarely at a jam where "The Weight" was not abused. It's no small part of why I stopped going to jams...I was exhausted with people calling out songs they can't play. For the sake of all that's holy, people, either learn the song or stop pulling it out.

[filteredjc]

You always pick the best songs for these, keep up the good work!

[paulrobertson]

Thank you for this great lesson, you have a special way of teaching muisc. You are a born natural becase the way you speak and explain everything in detail so graceful. Your not stuck up like some of these people on YouTube. You have like a peace & tranquility personality and appears your very humble too. God Bless and keep rocking

[ERiedellfitness]

I have had the same 12 guitar strung with only 6 strings since ‘86. Haha. Thought I was the only one. Love the extra neck space it gives.

[TUSK]

Long story but I was 38 in 1996, when I picked up the guitar. This was a song that I wanted to learn. I was paying a local teacher good money for it. He never came close to what you just me. 👍

[shakeyblues]

Wow 12 Ft. I've always loved The Band and have almost every album. Top Shelf Brother ♪♫♪♫♪ Only Garth left now 😪

[JakeSpeed]

Absolutely the best instruction videos on YouTube. Thank you!

[dougsmith]

How about a lesson on The Bands ‘The Night they drove old Dixie Down’ ? Bet you would do a fantastic lesson on that old Classic as well! Thanks for all you do… awesome Guitar insights!

[weps]

Great video, definitely learned something new. Thanks for your time putting this out there, I appreciate it!

[MuddyBootsOutdoors]

I just noticed you converted your 12 to a 6 and it still sound great. Thank you for putting this tutorial together

[johnpandolfino]

He scored 14 films for Martin you and the Band at the Academy of Music in NYC back in 1971.... New Year's Eve with Bob show....they had a full horn section scored by Allen
Nice job....

[AskZac]

Great job on showing Robbie's part!

[Nobody_Important_Yea]

Always learn something new. Thanks again.

[gdiddy]

Hey! I just discovered your channel and I'm really impressed. Your love of guitar music is apparent and appreciate what you do. I'm looking forward to following your channel.

[garyeggleton]

my favorite song to solo over when my band plays it

[brucehelppie]

Another great breakdown. Thanks, as always.

[barbarasandoval]

Thanks for I teaching😊 I love this song

[williefrietsch]

Thanks for this one! Love this song and the Band 🕊☮️

[dtowndano]

Really enjoy this lesson on this classic song from the band. The "walk-down" ditty is sweet and adds a lot to this song. Now if I can just get the intro down, I'd be ok.