Long Way To The Top Guitar Lesson | AC/DC

👉 Video Chapters
00:00 Demonstration
01:34 Introduction
02:09 Riff 1
04:32 Riff 2
06:08 Riff 3
07:40 Riff 4
11:11 Bagpipe Riff
13:55 Riff 5
14:52 Playing Tips
15:15 Riffs 6 & 7
16:28 Conclusion

[TySoN]

Adding the bagpipe bit on the guitar is an amazing addition… love it

[Teachering]

Malcolm Young was a marvelous rhythm player. His timing was exquisite. Guitar players can learn a lot from him. Angus is no slouch, either. What a fine lesson, JustinGuitar.

[johnnyrotten]

never seen any guitar teacher who was enjoying themselves to a riff so much

[OzMike]

Wow... You're the first person I've ever seen play this riff right. Nobody ever plays the up stroke and It's the secret to the riff. I saw Malcolm do it in the video and it makes all the difference. Another reason why Justin is one of the best teachers on Youtube.

[Bibby]

I played a lot when I was a kid, but for some reason stopped playing.  I just recently started playing again and I have to say, I wish we had YouTube and guys like you teaching when I was a kid.  You're a great teacher and you're so passionate about what you do.  Thank you.

[guitarguy]

Who would have thought an A, G, and D would take them to the top? Well done mate. RIP Malcolm. Lots of good times listening to this tune.

[jonbyrne]

Excellent ! I'm 30 years playing the guitar on and off, my job always stopped me putting in the time I needed to be a good player! I seem to reteach myself every few years with a YouTube top up lesson lol. For such an easy song to play, I could never master the picking style. An hours practice after watching your video Justin, I had it off to the T.. You break it down perfect, thanks so much, your lesson has inspired me to find more time to advance more, keep up the great work.. Rock on dude

[caylesemail]

I never seen anyone besides Angus young do this song justice until now. Well played

[Marcinatorb]

You even play the guitar malcolm always used! This Gretsch Jet Firebird looks exactly like the signature model which just came out!

[simflyr]

its a long way to the top if ya wanna rock and roll and so new; you don't even know, what you don't even know ( BUT ) I'm lovein" it. This is my on-line instructor...

[shteebo]

I love songs with two guitars talking to each other, but of course, the parts by themselves don't sound like the song to listeners. Appreciate very much your suggestions on how to combine the parts and even add "bagpipe" to produce the familiar sound with one guitar. Very helpful video. Thanks for posting.

[xjimtayx]

Just over two years has passed, every time this video is on my suggested list I watch it and every time I fall in love with that guitar again.

[jasondavis]

Guitar TONE! Something that seem's to be forgotten these days.The Young brothers may only use 4-5 chord song approaches, but they do it really (WELL). Angus always deliver's a great "SOLO". Their so called simple rhythm section leaves so much space for the huge guitar sound they bring. I appreciate the detail you put into these lesson's . Most pub bands butcher ac/dc licks.. Not so easy REPLICATED. I'm in love with that Malcolm Young replica guitar you got there sounds (SWEET).

[gremlins]

I don't know if you have too much fuzz....or you use a pinky and Angus wouldn't or if your guitar's the wrong color etc etc All I know is it has the same feel as the song I love.

I think I have been playing it wrong for a very long time....great song to run through my new "looper".... record the rhythm (Malcolm is a god) and then play the Angus parts over it. I couldn't be happier

Thanks Justin

[timturner]

This guy's the best! I just love his easy teaching style and ligth, fun personality.

[shanejones]

Thanks very much for what you do. You cover all material. Whenever i pick up my guitar to learn a song I always look for your videos. I always love the intros when you play the full song. So refreshing to see someone who really appreciates this amazing music

[xxaussiegamerxx]

It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll

[tortugamerxd]

Wow amzing class and one of my all time favorite song from AC/DC ... my best band always I have heard them for more of 40 years

[daveharding]

Great lesson Justin. I'm a guitarist in a 3-piece band and I let the bassist cover the F# in the bass of the D chord otherwise it sounds a bit mushy. But thanks for the advice ref being in a band in your lessons. It really helps!

[chiefwizzy]

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   Gettin' had
Gettin' took
I tell you folks
It's harder than it looks