Funk 49 - James Gang / Joe Walsh | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Funk 49, as performed by James Gang and the great Joe Walsh released as part of their second studio album James Gang Rides Again. The lesson covers Joe's guitar work from the opening intro riff through the rhythm guitar work and the solo. Also, many folks aren't aware there was actually a song from their first album called Funk 48 with a VERY similar riff, and I'll walk you through that one too.

00:00 Demo of Intro & Solo
00:45 Introduction & What to Expect
02:57 What guitar and amp he used
03:42 Getting your tone
04:40 Basic chord structure
06:03 Lesson - Intro riff
12:46 Lesson - Main rhythm riff
15:14 Lesson - Breakdown riff
17:30 Lesson - Guitar solo
20:25 Lesson - Alternate rhythm riff
21:20 Lesson - Funk 48

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[JimHabash]

This is the BEST video for funk 49, of all of them. Thanks for showing the nuances. And it was a blast to hear you play through the song.

[micahmaresca]

This is the nastiest Joe Walsh song ever. Thanks for posting, one of my top five favorite songs.

[alexcantelou]

Good God. What a great break down of this killer tune. I sat and watched it all the way through without even picking up my guitar. That satisfying. Tomorrow I hit it again guitar in hand.

[micahmaresca]

I watched Joe walsh play this on a telecaster last year in Philadelphia. And he went on to say “ it was easier being 20 in the 70’s. Then being 70 in the 20’s. He killed it and mention the tele was his favorite guitar when he started the song. He asked for his favorite guitar to a stage hand, and they handed him his telecaster.

[Annunaki_]

So glad you got the reverse hybrid picking on the declining bend in the intro correct. It makes the sound more like the recording.

[kky]

New fav guitar lesson channel. Just spent like 3 hours watching

[adamkrauss]

As others have remarked, thanks for doing a comprehensive lesson on this, as virtually all I have come across omit the signature short but sweet guitar solo break.

[JeanMarieMessa]

I learned something new today ! Been playing it wrong for years, even teaching it wrong 😂. You’re the deal.

[cvwatch]

Such a cool classic. I'm a keyboard player in a Joe Walsh tribute band, but on my own time, love noodling around on guitar. Great tutorial!

[kky]

Yeah dude youre amazing... I was just going to recommend you do this song and i scrolled further and boom it's done. Youre the man

[doityourselfdave]

Thanks! Banger of a tune... Only really just starting appreciating Jo Walsh, and I've heard this tons of times, have it on playlists, and never really thought about who it was.

[mofost]

This is the first guitar song i ever learned as a kid. Loved the James. Gang & wasn’t aware of 48 til a couple months ago

My favorite part is that nasty lick he comes out of the bridge or whatever the middle sexton is called, now that’s funk nasty!

[jpceast]

Can’t wait to dig in. That 2nd riff after the break has always been a nemesis. Lol

[scottgarrett]

First time I've seen a reveal of that break towards the end. Good stuff!

[ozdog]

Yes Bro! Nice..this is always my warm up song everyday...
Joe rips that one finger vibrato man..his a busy bugger in a simple way..
Most underrated player there is ..
Very nice mate cheers..

[Reedc]

I like this song and I learned how to play don’t take your guns to town by Johnny Cash on the acoustic guitar

[MinuteAxe]

I really enjoyed this lesson. You tapped into Joe's playing perfectly but still gave it your personality. Thanks Doug. "Mark

[larrypeek-ityo]

This song is a rock and roll anthem. Every band used to do it.Kind of like smoke on the water purple haze sunshine of you love and day tripper paperback writer, And walk away also by the james gang

[shakeyblues]

Nice 12 Ft, always loved James Gang. Another fabulous lesson and thanks for taking the time with the walk through ♪♫♪♫♪

[hfuhruhurr]

Dude! Great job all around: explanation, pace, style, etc.