You Can't Be Dave Grohl... but You CAN Play "My Hero" the Way He Does on His Acoustic Guitar!
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What a brilliant unplugged version of such a brilliant song. It's meta-brilliant. My Hero by Foo Fighters is one of my go-to's when I play covers live and acoustic. In this video I combine several different options of how one might play the requisite chords with how Dave Grohl has been spotted doing it in the wild for a myriad of tasty options. I hope you enjoy it and good luck!
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Every time I learn a Foo Fighters tune, I think about the Dave Grohl interview where he explains how he learned guitar by treating the fretboard as a drum kit. Very interesting.
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
indeed!
@Wearethewingmakers
6 ай бұрын
I think alot about that one as well 😀
Do I even have to say it anymore?? Ok. I will. I LOVE CAMPIRE VERSION OF ANYTHING. So steamy. (😀)
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
even though I didn't say it, that was for you too Nick :)
Making chords ringy outy is always my preferred way to play!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
especially when solo acoustic!
@gav240z
4 жыл бұрын
We all know what ringy outy is. 🤣
That c# minor with the little hammer ons is tricky! Typical Dave treating the guitar like a drum kit! Great lesson as always mate💪🤙🍻
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
that Dave. Cheers to you CKM always nice to hear from you.
@breddevour4004
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I actually had the easiest time with that and a hard time with the rest
@robertambrosini5172
3 жыл бұрын
@@RyanLendt this guy knows his stuff. but i think he is on crack
@rickdaniels1000
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s tricky because the chord is hit hard but the lick has some finesse to it
@mixedchocolate1012
2 жыл бұрын
Strumming hand is def underrated in the guitar world! Down down up up on E Chord then you slide ring finger to the 6 fret and bar the rest on 4th fret with pointer... your right hand is in position to go down up down up repeatedly and just add hammer on's accordingly on the 7th(pinky) and 5th(pointer) fret of G string... On every third stroke there's a hammer on so the strumming direction changes each time too. As follows: Down, up, *down with pinky finger, up, down, *up with pinky finger, down, up, *down with pointer finger, *up with pointer finger again... Thats how I was taught almost identical to this video, hope the detail helps!!
One of the best tutorials I’ve seen lately, straight to the point. No bs, thanks for this tutorial. Great job!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thank you for that Javier :) cheers!
@mikeschertzer941
Жыл бұрын
Agreed 100%. Found this channel in the last month. And have learned several great songs quickly. Really great breakdowns.
Still working on this one. Super happy that you gave so many good choices of various difficulties. You are an amazing teacher.
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
I'm just happy you're happy :)
one day I'll play this song on my guitar.. gonna practice everyday !
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
good luck Daniel!
@whitemat76
Жыл бұрын
did you learn how to play it?
Dude you are awesome! I have been watching the Howard stern version over and over trying to figure out one little part where the focus was on Dave and not the guitar. It was driving me crazy keeping me up at night! I can sleep now. Thank you Ryan Lendt you are my hero😉
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
haha what timing!! sweet dreams Glenn :)
@rageagainsthememe71
4 жыл бұрын
glenn bastarache I experienced the exact same thing
@glennbastarache2310
4 жыл бұрын
@@rageagainsthememe71 Ryan is the best teacher on KZread hands down his approach and humor is second to none! There aren't too many tutorials out there where a person can watch the video and walk away being able to play the entire song in either a simplified manner or more correct actual way the artist plays the song. He is really good at filling in holes that others are leaving out or playing wrong. I just wish Ryan would look at me in his videos instead of my wife who is usually standing behind me and slightly to the left🤔
@ThePimpedOutwaffle
4 жыл бұрын
I watch that video at least once a day
Ok so I just found this channel like 10 minutes ago. I like it so much that I'm watching his videos without even trying to play the songs on the guitar (because it's 3 AM and I'd wake up my family). I just love his positivity and energy, keep it up bro
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for finding me Mega Rockstar, and for inviting me into your home at 3AM :) I'll be excited to hear how it goes with a guitar in your hand
@hoardlydad
4 жыл бұрын
Holy shit. It's 3 am. I'm watching this without playing while my guitar sits in eyesight. Just discovered this channel about 10 minutes ago.
@ruris189
4 жыл бұрын
@@hoardlydad lmao, I passed on my legacy
@ruris189
4 жыл бұрын
@@RyanLendt dude I started actually playing the songs you teach and damn it was really helpful. Thanks a lot for all the work you put into teaching us!
@JosephLachh
4 жыл бұрын
Same bro
The ringy outy thingy 😂🤙🏻
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
:)
THAT. WAS. A. GREAT. LESSON. Thank you from Rome.
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you're happy vomit guy - say hello to Rome for me!
Druthers is a contraction of “would rather’s”?? Why has life taught me so little and this gentleman so much?! Mind blown.
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
ha! I love using that word because my grandpa used to use it :)
I love how you just did a lesson on the names of the individual parts if songs and then use the term "inter thingy". Well done
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
haha I assure you that was a happy accident!
At the back here, closing the distance, one song at a time! Thank you brother. As always x
I like that you talked about all the different versions of the song, leaving us to choose our most preferred.
@RyanLendt
8 ай бұрын
cheers friend
@MarioJMunoz-cw8bf
8 ай бұрын
That’s exactly what I don’t like about this lesson… maybe show alternate methods at the end…
Great teaching, great lesson! I was looking for this song. Thanks!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
cheers FB!
I said I couldn’t do interstate love song… did it… now there’s this beastie
@RyanLendt
Жыл бұрын
get it!
the best guitar teacher on the internet, thanks for what you do, really thanks 🙏
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Fab :)
This is one of the best tutorials I've found on YT.
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
aw thanks Mark - cheers to you :)
Amazing lesson! I'm going to try to rock this one! This is a perfect song for me at this time. Wish me luck, I'm going in! There Goes my hero, he's ordinary! You rock Ryan!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you BB :) I wish you luck!
you put quite the effort to give us a lot of subtle information you don't get from tabs or other youtubers, thank you! overwhelmingly underrated and awesome teacher. enjoyed alot and insta subbed
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks yoni! I'm glad you found me :)
“I’d guess you’d choose which way your gonna do it based on how many you’ve had” lmao 😂 very true my dear sir
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
cheers to you Spencer :)
Thats a great hack for the chorus. Was struggling to play it before I saw that. Thanks.
@RyanLendt
Жыл бұрын
welcome.
Thank you so much Ryan for answering my request!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the great request and the tip robert - had you not mentioned the howard stern show to me I would have missed at least 3 really cool things. You saved the day!
Iam so glad you made this video, the way he did it in the HSS is the best version I've ever heard...just shows how talented Dave is...cause the way he did it was just awe...Thanks for the song choice and that version...
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
cheers Jamie :)
Damn Mr Lendt, - you just made my favouritist Foos song accessible, you right legend ya!! - Cheers!!
@RyanLendt
Жыл бұрын
cheers Sy!
Congratulations on hitting 20K subscribers, well deserved!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tom Tom!
You've master the "learning" part of guitar. Very impressive.
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
thanks Hailey.
Love all the variations that you explained! You're a natural teacher 👍
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for that Mukul :)
Not only thank you for all the awesome tutorials you present but also the school boy smile you put on my face like I was in 1st grade hearing my first diarrhea joke. You're amazing. You've definitely evolved in a positive way with you tutorials. Not to take away from the refreshing exuberance of your early tabs with all the Pearl Jam videos.
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
cheers Benjamin - I definitely recognize your name from way back when - thanks for hanging out for all this time :)
That is such a great tutorial. I tried to replicate that Howard Stern version through a thousand pauses. Not easy! Now I have it. Thanks!!
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
my pleasure brad cheers!
always come back to your lessons for tips and tricks that no one else does right! much love man!
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
much love Hsquared :)
I am grateful for you. Playing like crazy. I feel like people like think I’m nuts. And they would be right. Because I am nuts. Love your channel dude. You are amazing.
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
like, cashew nuts or chili lime almond nuts? Thanks for being here Mark :)
@markwulff655
3 жыл бұрын
Cashews I think. Possibly peanuts. Not almonds. Boy I am having fun with your lessons. Thanks dude.
Ryan, thank you so much for making this video. I remember listening to this live and it was definitely a reason why I wanted to learn the acoustic guitar. I love this lesson.
@RyanLendt
Жыл бұрын
glad you found it :)
What a fun way to teach a song. I enjoyed the presentation as much as the new ideas I got from the actual video!!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much DOD! Glad you had a good time :)
Congratulations on the 20,000! And happy Foos Day!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin!!!! Thanks for being here :)
Wow dude!! amazing lesson! One the best i've ever seen! Thank you for your work!
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for hanging out :)
awesome tutorial. Great job weaving in the elements of the acoustic versions
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much max mah :)
More foo fighters please!! Maybe some more unknown tutorials of the Foo fighters!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
Fear not kind Lucas, we will get deep with foo :)
just stumbled across your channel and so glad i did , love how your break it down, inspired me to drag my guitar back out ,dust off the cob webs and play again,cheers man ,keep breaking down the good ole classics, have subscribed
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
that's what i live for sony - cheers, welcome, and thanks for the shout!
@miguelarmijo5023
4 жыл бұрын
Same!
You’re my Hero, awesome explanation of options. Love your videos. Thank you.
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
dawwww thanks Andre :) Cheers!
I’ve mastered this tutorial by now because it just feels so natural typing in “Ryan Lendt My Hero”.
@RyanLendt
11 күн бұрын
Awwwwww!
This lesson is so good that I'm back for a third helping. Love those Foo riffs :D
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
haha awesome Kow - cheers :)
Great job, man! There are a lot of incorrect tutorials out there but yours are on the money...and funny. You capture all the nuances & proper chord voicings. Thank you!
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
cheers greg!
I've been looking at a few different versions and this is a great video. Thanks
@RyanLendt
Жыл бұрын
thank you sir
"ringey outey" - i crack up everytime you say that
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
you are clearly a gentleman and a scholar
Wonderful tutorial one of the best truly. I like the variation
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
why thank you Trev :)
I already like your tut for Silverchair's Tomorrow - but this one even more. Strumming it this way or the other ... or however it floats your boat. Love it - thank you 👍🤠
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
It's music my good man, your only obligation is to have a good time 😋!
Easily the best demo of that song man and i saw the show to which you refer.......absolutely the real deal. Thank you.
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that very much Electric Voyage - cheers and thank you!
Dude that was great man. I like the way u teach man
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
welcome to the party new friend :)
Very helpful how you showed all the variations on simple chords
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
cheers JB
Very Nice tutorial, liked so much, Straight to the point! Tks , cheers, from Brazil
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
cheers Paulo!
Man that was a awesome lesson. Great job.
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
thanks Jerry!
Just found your channel. Enjoy the way you teach. Very easy for a late blooming beginner. Thanks!
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
welcome to the party Brian thanks for the shout!
MAn love your teaching comic style love it bro
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
cheers Jooba
Subscribed ! Instructions so easy to follow!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for stopping by EG!
I love how you replied to every comment .that’s dedication
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
I refuse to respond to this comment. oh, oops!
Thanks Ryan, good stuff. Makes me feel better that you thought parts of that song was hard too. I don’t feel as dumb. Keep up the good work!
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
don't you worry, I teach plenty of stuff I can't actually play :P
Hands down the best tutorial of this epic song! Great humour and hacks 👌 I'm going to try it but probably out of my depth as I struggle with some oasis chords.. (-:
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
hahaha well give it a shot until your brain is full, retreat to your oasis chords, and come back another day :) Good luck Brad thanks for the shout
What a great tutorial! Loads of little eccentricities to work away with there!
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
why thank you GW :)
Thanks for the tutorial man, It helped me a Lot
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
cheers and thank you CH :)
Killed it sir thank you kindly for the help!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Kyle, happy to help :)
Glad I found this channel, it’s just do it attitude great style!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
welcome to the party Brett thank you :)
Finally found a channel I can learn from. Thank you :)
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the extra kind shout BL - and welcome to the party!
Another quality vid. Thanks Ryan🤘
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks Goose!
Excellent my dude. Thanks for this!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much Markus :)
Fantastic, looks so easy good job man
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
cheers friend
Big congrats on 20K subs, Ryan!!!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks Bob! And thanks for being such a friendly piece of the puzzle :)
Awesome man! I have been trying to figure out how to play this version. Lol
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
so happy to oblige Brennon :)
Great video bro! Helps a lot! Defo subscribing
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
welcome to the party Will!
Great stuff, I already do that one but will definitely layer some of the alternate chords shape and little things you do in there, Faaabulous darling(said with a british accent)!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
hehe thaaaaaaank you dahhhhhling :)
Nice as usual. Can’t believe this free!!
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
:)
Brilliant video man i absolutely love this song
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
thanks man.
Maaan. I know I am late but this tutorial is the best video on your channel.
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for that kabeer :) I must have taken my vitamins that day
😍😍😍 I love Foo Fighter Tuesday!! Can’t wait to play this.
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
you better email me!!!
@twodogmom
4 жыл бұрын
Ryan Lendt Just emailed you.
Subscribed because of your Van Halen cover. So glad I did.
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
welcome to the party Mike thanks for the shout :)
Nice! Saved to play tonight!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
get it Josh!
I'm new here. This was just what I've been looking for. Thanks
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
welcome Jim - I'm glad you found it!
I like the way you teach! Thanks
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
why thank you TA!
Best version on youtube so glad you made this. The Howard Stern version is the best acoustic version so much emotion
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much ML - cheers to you :)
Interthingys and riny outy. Love your lessons!
@RyanLendt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
You got me playing from total beginner in the first uk lockdown, and Now as we enter another your channel will be my companion. You're ace. I wonder, can you possibly do an acoustic tutorial of spinning in the daffodils by them crooked vultures. There are none I can find 👀 big love
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
it's an honor Helen, thanks so much for having me in your quarantivities - and thanks for the request!
Man this is great! Thank you 😀
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for hanging out Marko :)
This was nice tutorial, man! thanks!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks peter!
Your screen presence is awesome man like your playing! Amazing job thank you, shout out to Kermit 👍
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
hey thanks for the shout Lenz - Kermit says hello as well!
Thanks so much ! You helped me so much
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that mister 420 :)
Thank youuuu😍....perfect🤘🏼
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
you're most welcome Timo! I'm glad you enjoyed that :)
Wooo great tutorial, good job
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks Alan :)
That link I sent you has the same F shaped G that Eddie used on “Thumbing my Way”. And he does the regular G too. The “cheat” to do the D shaped G on the 7th fret was super helpful. Crazy reach that Eddie has, especially with more or less 0 mistakes. Anyway, thank you for your craft.
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
in our defense though he plays a teeny tiny guitar when he does those things :)
Ohhhh dang.... what a day!!! 20K subs!!!! 🎺 🥇🍺🎂 Great song today BTW 🤘
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
why thank you KIC!
Best of best ! Thank you very much.
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much friend whose name I can't type :)
Great lesson !
@RyanLendt
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
Killed it subbed 💪💪
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
thanks Jon - welcome!
Great lesson bro thank you🤘
@RyanLendt
2 жыл бұрын
pleasure :)
Awesome lesson
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
thanks LFM
Banging mate. This was brilliant
@RyanLendt
3 жыл бұрын
thanks Connor :)
Awesome, thanks man!
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
you're most welcome fellow Ryan!
Just so ya know... when I search for a lesson for a song, as you know there are a lot of guys who teach it but I now choose your videos first. First, your videos are usually more detailed. 2. They are usually more accurate. 3. They are DEFINITELY more entertaining! I just noticed this is the acoustic version. I hope you have the electric version.
@RyanLendt
8 ай бұрын
I appreciate you dear friend :)
Wish you went into more detail. I got lost a couple times but regardless it got the job done. Thank you
@RyanLendt
4 жыл бұрын
hey man, you got it - great work!