Going To California Guitar Lesson - Led Zeppelin

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In this Going To California guitar lesson video, I will show you how to play this highly requested acoustic classic by Led Zeppelin.

First things first, we need to make sure you are in the right tuning. The tuning Jimmy Page used in "Going To California" is Double Drop "D" Tuning.

This tuning basically requires you to take a standard tuned acoustic, and tune both of the E strings down a whole-step to D. The resulting notes, starting from the 6th string are, D A D G B D

"Going To California" is one of the great acoustic classic rock songs. Jimmy Page's fingerpicking creates sort of an atmospheric quality to the music. I will mention though, that he usually used a thumb pick during the song, however you can just play it without one like I do in the lesson.

One thing that you will hear immediately in "Going To California" is that there are multiple acoustics playing and a mandolin playing melodies throughout most of the song. What I will be teaching in this lesson is sort of a combination of the acoustic parts so that it will sound good with one guitar. Kind of like Jimmy Page would play it live.

I will go through each section of the song in the order that it appears and will break down all of the picking patterns as well.

The main thing to focus on in the picking hand is the thumb. Jimmy Page is employing Travis Style picking which makes the thumb play the main role in driving the rhythm of the song. It will all be explained in the lesson.

I hope you guys enjoy learning yet another acoustic masterpiece from Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin! #goingtocaliforniaguitarlesson #ledzeppelin #guitarcovers

Carl...

[AndrewLykins]

The most beautiful song ever written in my opinion.

[iamthelizardking]

Jimmy page must of had an absolute next level of understanding when it comes to composing. I’ve taken up playing again so I’m going through all my favorite zeppelin songs and literally it seems like every new song is an entirely new tuning.

[normhotte]

I've got it! after 6 weeks (in quarantine), I have nailed this tune down, , the vocals as well.. thanks Carl, your a great teacher.

[YashKnowsBest]

The madman did it. It’s gonna get copyrighted for being too close to the original, just watch.

[jaydengonzer]

I usually avoid tutorials on songs cause I try to learn everything by ear. I cracked on this song cause I could never get it right by just listening to the track or live versions. Impressed by how you explained where your source is and how well explain everything!

[darkmaster]

Made up my mind to make a new start
Going To California with an aching in my heart.

[SahilAdhikari]

the thing i like most about this guy's lesson is that we dont have to learn every little licks, he puts it all together in a single tune. what a fuckin legend

[christopherecho]

Thank you sir. There is zero chance I would have gotten anywhere near playing this without watching this video.

[Tonydeleons]

Wow, Going to California for me is one of the best guitar songs, Carl Brown is the best guitar teacher on YouTube, thank you very much

[croaker]

Carl, I just have to say that you are my go to instructor and have helped me through some tough spots in songs, thank you!

[WhileYouWereSheeping]

I still get goosebumbs hearing this song over 54 years later, now i can almost play some of it, TYVM for your video.

[brownie]

All locked in, finally gonna tackle this one

[Gustavo.Andreotti]

YES! This song and Over The Hills are my favorite music of led zeppelin

[earlgrey]

Excellent Carl, you are the best tutor around by a country mile. Nailed this in a day, my cuppeth overfloweth.

[marvezellman]

Quarantine just arrived here in Sweden, so finally it’s time to learn this masterpiece!

[Michael-blno]

Thank you for all the Zeppelin tunes man. This is one of my all time favorites.

[ambertjeerdsma]

Hi! I just wanted to say thank you so much for your videos lessons!!! I’ve been playing for 25 years off and on. I’ve felt “stuck” at my playing level for a long time, but since I started watching your videos, I’ve progressed so fast! I love learning how to play my favorite riffs and solos! Thank You!

[tbrown]

19 years of learning the guitar and Travis picking has always eluded me until this morning. Thank you so much for this gem of a song. I was able to learn all the parts in about an hour. The movements are highly efficient and very well constructed.

[jrnoone]

11:05 (leaving this here to mark my place so i can continue learning)

[Thomas-hj]

Carl has taught me so much i like his teaching skills, , , he gets to the poi y and makes it easy to learn