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I’ve had several requests through the years to do an Angus Young lesson and I had put it off because I thought it would require a ton of work. I was surprised to see how many Angus Young licks I already knew (I used to listen to AC/DC many years ago), and I guess they just stick with you. He’s a great guitar player and showman, and has stood the test of time because it’s all based in Chicago-style electric blues. It wasn’t until putting this lesson together that I realized how much he is inspired by Chuck Berry, from the licks he plays to the way he moves across the stage.
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Hi Brian, I cant down load the PDF for this I keep getting an error code…
F&%$ yea!!!
Great lesson Brian, really like the variety of music you teach.
I was chuckling to myself watching the slow-walk-through!
Too bad to hear about Malcolm Young. Really like this lesson Brian, lots of fun to play.
Martin & Co.- new endorsement :-) ? Thanks for another GREAT Lesson!
Cheese
Coincidence, I recently pulled out some old acdc and learned riff raff, gimme a bullet, gone shootin, what’s next to the moon, beating around the bush and overdose and hell ain’t a bad place to be. Malcomes parts aren’t too difficult but great fun to play . Angus like Brian said is Chuck Berry and old blues on steroids . Doable with practice and stamina. Angus is an old bluesman in a tiny Australian body. A great player. I’ll put the lesson to use ! Thanks :-)
Thanks Brian. That was fun!
I’m so glad I found your site and joined as a premium member. You are a rare combination of a great guitar player and master teacher. In addition to the lessons, I love all of the other information/commentary you provide as you are teaching. My guitar playing and depth of musical knowledge have skyrocketed!
That was a very nice tribute to Angus. I’ve read that his primary inspirations were Chuck Berry and Freddie King. He’s also mentioned Clapton, B.B. King, and Albert King as sources for inspiration. He makes it all sound a little bit “angry”, but in a pleasing way. I think I’ll focus on your Freddie King lessons now!
Hi!
yust a question. Maybe can you make a lesson about ion, dor, lead, mixolodian etc. modal scales????
it would be great!
greetings from Hungary
hi how come you say you play in a minor penta. when all the chords are major chords. ??
Brian, Thanks a ton. My first lesson on active melody…You made my Sunday!!! I like the variety of styles you have to offer.
@Rawern - Over major chord progressions, both major and minor pentatonics can be played. Over Minor chord progressions, only minor pentatonics can be played. This is some thumb rule of music theory. Brian can throw more light on it.
I just joined your site and I am already pleased!!! Thank you so much! I am a big Angus Young fan. Live he is one of the best bluesy player you will ever hear. So much soul in his playing.!!
I joined this site to help soul up my playing and learn so good slow blues!! So far very pleased