Hello Jackson
Just to say what a real Gentleman you are, I have just joined your site,, and although I have only taken up the guitar a year ago at the ripe old age of 55, IT IS because of people like yourself, that I have progressed extremely well.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CHUM !(Good old english term that"chum")
Awesome site!!!! I just found you and I've dusted off my strat and acoustic!
For this song (along with song from AC/DC for example), I struggle with amp and/or pedal effects to duplicate the sound. The notes are right, but I just can't find the sound (queue in KISS/Beth).
Keep up the GREAT work!
Awesome guitars you have! Show us more of them. I dont know when you did the video however the keyboard player recently died. May he rest with rock. Rumor has it the classic riff was plucked at recording studio, as you show us. Your lessons and singing are alot of fun. Tanks. awesome work.
Back around 1974 went to a Frank Zappa concert at the Horden Pavilion, Sydney, Australia.
Some Aussie larrikin decided to let off a Roman candle with coloured balls flying through the air, something a lot easier to get away with in those laid back days.
Needless to say Frank Zappa not impressed by the way shouted into microphone, and not sure played his best that night.
Oh well..probably better than Lou Reed on another occasion who had back turned to audience all night, but did manage to conduct a brilliant guitarist from San Francisco.
Not really sure what you’re after with this question Andy? Smoke on the water is not really a strumming song although the verses are really kind of a DD D pattern, the chorus is single strums down. Hope that helps.
My name is Jackson Mace. I have been involved with music and specifically guitar since 1963. I have been an educator for 32 years and a working musician for 40. I have taught guitar in the classroom and also privately. My instruction has focused on advancing practical rather than theoretical knowledge and making learning fun! I have a "healthy" collection of electric guitars and enjoy working on them, setting them up, modding them, etc. I currently work as a part-time professional musician and actor. After family, my other passion is this website. I am committed to enhancing the site and making free lessons and info about the guitar available to you .... committed to being your guitar mentor ... committed to being your FREE GUITAR MENTOR!
From the 1972 album Machine Head, Deep Purple's classic story and classic guitar riff are featured in this, your Smoke on the Water guitar lesson.
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Great, great, great. Brings back memories…. can't help but smile. Thanks.
Thnans Jim …… that’s the beauty of Classic Rock ….. it “connects” with so many!
Hello Jackson
Just to say what a real Gentleman you are, I have just joined your site,, and although I have only taken up the guitar a year ago at the ripe old age of 55, IT IS because of people like yourself, that I have progressed extremely well.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CHUM !(Good old english term that"chum")
Regards
Neil
Thanks Neil … much appreciated! Keep up the good work yourself!
Thanks, I always look forward to your lessons, Made in Japan was the first 8-track I bought and i think I wore the tape out.
You bet Adam …. even though admitting to know 8 track technology dates us!
Pace, Ashton & Lord were spin-off's
as was West,Bruce & Lang
Thanks for the stroll down memory lane bro….. XoxoX (a French thing :D)
GBU
Love the spin-offs! You’re very welcome!
i think its " frank zappa and the mothers " had the best place around".
not "were at the best place around"
Absolutely … consider it repaired!
Awesome site!!!! I just found you and I've dusted off my strat and acoustic!
For this song (along with song from AC/DC for example), I struggle with amp and/or pedal effects to duplicate the sound. The notes are right, but I just can't find the sound (queue in KISS/Beth).
Keep up the GREAT work!
Thank you! What kind of amp Martin?
Awesome guitars you have! Show us more of them. I dont know when you did the video however the keyboard player recently died. May he rest with rock. Rumor has it the classic riff was plucked at recording studio, as you show us. Your lessons and singing are alot of fun. Tanks. awesome work.
Jon Lord … yes. Thanks for the kind words!
Back around 1974 went to a Frank Zappa concert at the Horden Pavilion, Sydney, Australia.
Some Aussie larrikin decided to let off a Roman candle with coloured balls flying through the air, something a lot easier to get away with in those laid back days.
Needless to say Frank Zappa not impressed by the way shouted into microphone, and not sure played his best that night.
Oh well..probably better than Lou Reed on another occasion who had back turned to audience all night, but did manage to conduct a brilliant guitarist from San Francisco.
Thanks for sharing your personal experiences!
CAN YOU SUPPLY THE STRUMMIMG PATTERNS FOR VERSE AND CHORUS. CHEERS
Not really sure what you’re after with this question Andy? Smoke on the water is not really a strumming song although the verses are really kind of a DD D pattern, the chorus is single strums down. Hope that helps.