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Keith Richard's Greatest Riff in Open G Tuning

YellowSnow
YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club

Keith Richard's Greatest Riff in Open G Tuning 10 votes

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Can't You Hear Me Knocking?
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  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?
    *Rocks Off
  • Joey
    Joey Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 7,233 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?
    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
  • Fishpo31
    Fishpo31 Member Posts: 2,624
    Happy
    I damn near had an aneurism trying to pick one (tyfys Yella, great list), but settled on this version 'cause Keef is running the show here and really lets it fly...I would give my left nut to have seen the Winos back in the day...little wonder Charlie tapped Steve Jordan to fill in for him...
    https://youtu.be/crvYuMMJcOk
  • PurpleThrobber
    PurpleThrobber Member Posts: 48,015
    Write in

    Too bad Ronnie Wood had to beat Keef with the break, get up/slow down and Rod Stewart wins again with better tune.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtqF0qBqzZo
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Write in

    Too bad Ronnie Wood had to beat Keef with the break, get up/slow down and Rod Stewart wins again with better tune.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtqF0qBqzZo

    Didn’t they teach good Engrish at the 1 room school behind whore house In Wallace @PurpleThrobber ?

    Stay With Me is in Open E tuning.

    Christ.
  • PurpleThrobber
    PurpleThrobber Member Posts: 48,015
    Only band fags would know that.

    The jocks were getting handies from the cheerleaders instead.
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Only band fags would know that.

    The jocks were getting handies from the cheerleaders instead.

    Rod Stewart was a jock in a rock and roll band. No mutual exclusivity here.
  • Joey
    Joey Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 7,233 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
  • Joey
    Joey Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 7,233 Founders Club
    edited January 2022
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
  • BleachedAnusDawg
    BleachedAnusDawg Member Posts: 13,162 Standard Supporter
    Nothing special about Keith Richards' guitar skills. Sorry, homies.
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Nothing special about Keith Richards' guitar skills. Sorry, homies.

    Not by your tastes. But there's a lot more to rock and roll than being Eddie Van Halen.

    He's arguably the most important rhythm guitar player of all time. And Jagger/Richards are 2nd only the Lennon and McCartney as the greatest (group) songwriters.
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
    Yeah, I think Tommy Iommi tuned everything down a half step which gave Sabbath the original sludgey, heavy sound.

    What kinda electric axe you got there @JoeEDangerously ?
  • chuck
    chuck Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 11,671 Swaye's Wigwam
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?
    One universal truth I've learned is that most people who know technical things about guitar playing are insufferable fags, at least while they're on that topic.

    Nothing special about Keith Richards' guitar skills. Sorry, homies.

    Not by your tastes. But there's a lot more to rock and roll than being Eddie Van Halen.

    He's arguably the most important rhythm guitar player of all time. And Jagger/Richards are 2nd only the Lennon and McCartney as the greatest (group) songwriters.
    You ain't shredding, you ain't playing. That's the standard your average rock fan applies when ranking guitarists.
  • PurpleThrobber
    PurpleThrobber Member Posts: 48,015

    Nothing special about Keith Richards' guitar skills. Sorry, homies.

    You try playing guitar at 148 years old.

  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Nothing special about Keith Richards' guitar skills. Sorry, homies.

    You try playing guitar at 148 years old.


  • Joey
    Joey Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 7,233 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
    Yeah, I think Tommy Iommi tuned everything down a half step which gave Sabbath the original sludgey, heavy sound.

    What kinda electric axe you got there @JoeEDangerously ?
    Tony did standard on the first two then went all the way down to C# on Master of Reality and after

    Half step you’re talking EVH, Thin Lizzy, Alice In Chains, Metallica Justice album

    I just have one Gibson left. Sold a Jackson and an Ibanez years ago. Wish I still had the Jackson
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
    Yeah, I think Tommy Iommi tuned everything down a half step which gave Sabbath the original sludgey, heavy sound.

    What kinda electric axe you got there @JoeEDangerously ?
    Tony did standard on the first two then went all the way down to C# on Master of Reality and after

    Half step you’re talking EVH, Thin Lizzy, Alice In Chains, Metallica Justice album

    I just have one Gibson left. Sold a Jackson and an Ibanez years ago. Wish I still had the Jackson
    Jackson and Ibanez guitars are way too hesher for me. I can't pull that off.

  • PurpleThrobber
    PurpleThrobber Member Posts: 48,015

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
    Yeah, I think Tommy Iommi tuned everything down a half step which gave Sabbath the original sludgey, heavy sound.

    What kinda electric axe you got there @JoeEDangerously ?
    Tony did standard on the first two then went all the way down to C# on Master of Reality and after

    Half step you’re talking EVH, Thin Lizzy, Alice In Chains, Metallica Justice album

    I just have one Gibson left. Sold a Jackson and an Ibanez years ago. Wish I still had the Jackson
    Jackson and Ibanez guitars are way too hesher for me. I can't pull that off.

    The Throbber has a Gretsch sitting about six feet away right this second.

    Someday when he's not too busy making money, he'll learn how to play the damned thing.


  • Joey
    Joey Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 7,233 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
    Yeah, I think Tommy Iommi tuned everything down a half step which gave Sabbath the original sludgey, heavy sound.

    What kinda electric axe you got there @JoeEDangerously ?
    Tony did standard on the first two then went all the way down to C# on Master of Reality and after

    Half step you’re talking EVH, Thin Lizzy, Alice In Chains, Metallica Justice album

    I just have one Gibson left. Sold a Jackson and an Ibanez years ago. Wish I still had the Jackson
    Jackson and Ibanez guitars are way too hesher for me. I can't pull that off.

    The Throbber has a Gretsch sitting about six feet away right this second.

    Someday when he's not too busy making money, he'll learn how to play the damned thing.


    I’m in the same boat. Had kids… quit playing
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
    Yeah, I think Tommy Iommi tuned everything down a half step which gave Sabbath the original sludgey, heavy sound.

    What kinda electric axe you got there @JoeEDangerously ?
    Tony did standard on the first two then went all the way down to C# on Master of Reality and after

    Half step you’re talking EVH, Thin Lizzy, Alice In Chains, Metallica Justice album

    I just have one Gibson left. Sold a Jackson and an Ibanez years ago. Wish I still had the Jackson
    Jackson and Ibanez guitars are way too hesher for me. I can't pull that off.

    The Throbber has a Gretsch sitting about six feet away right this second.

    Someday when he's not too busy making money, he'll learn how to play the damned thing.


    A REAL Gretsch or some made in Asia Gretsch?
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
    Yeah, I think Tommy Iommi tuned everything down a half step which gave Sabbath the original sludgey, heavy sound.

    What kinda electric axe you got there @JoeEDangerously ?
    Tony did standard on the first two then went all the way down to C# on Master of Reality and after

    Half step you’re talking EVH, Thin Lizzy, Alice In Chains, Metallica Justice album

    I just have one Gibson left. Sold a Jackson and an Ibanez years ago. Wish I still had the Jackson
    Jackson and Ibanez guitars are way too hesher for me. I can't pull that off.

    The Throbber has a Gretsch sitting about six feet away right this second.

    Someday when he's not too busy making money, he'll learn how to play the damned thing.


    I’m in the same boat. Had kids… quit playing
    I hate the Kidz!
  • DawgOfTheAges
    DawgOfTheAges Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 1,747 Founders Club
    edited January 2022
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?
    Top 5 song all time for me... love that riff blend and like the vocals as well
  • YellowSnow
    YellowSnow Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 37,215 Founders Club
    edited January 2022
    Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

    Top 5 song all time for me... love that riff blend and like the vocals as well

    It’s the greatest opening riff of all time. It’s even better with Joe Pesci on vocals.

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=d5CTEQ8SeIs
  • PurpleThrobber
    PurpleThrobber Member Posts: 48,015

    Open G tuning sounds impressive and cool but is pretty meh

    Meh, how? Care to expand on this?
    I took off the top string, plucked around in open G for a while. I just meant you think you’ve opened some portal to new music and horizons then realize there’s just not as much there as you thought. Just my opinion
    I just leave the Low E string on and don't touch it, when playing in Open G. That's not how Keef does it, of course - he's got the famous 5 string telecaster.

    A man's got to know his limitations, and I'm never gonna be an elite (lulz) picker and have to content myself with playing some riffs and short solos that make me sound cool. Open G scratches that itch. It's a fat, greasy type of sound that gave the Stones a unique sound that few were able to emulate. The Black Crowes come to mind with their first album being heavy on Open G.

    That it doesn't open a portal to endless possibilities is of little import to me, personally.
    The only reason it even occurred to me was the fact that Keith has the five stringers. While re-stringing one night it just dawned on me looking at the bottoms five only being there so I just dropped the A down and started playing some power chords and such. Went about an hour and just never felt like anything clicked within me. The only seldom used tuning, as far as well known bands go, I have ever enjoyed or used on a frequent basis is a whole step down. DGCFAD

    I’m more the less into the heavy shit though
    Yeah, I think Tommy Iommi tuned everything down a half step which gave Sabbath the original sludgey, heavy sound.

    What kinda electric axe you got there @JoeEDangerously ?
    Tony did standard on the first two then went all the way down to C# on Master of Reality and after

    Half step you’re talking EVH, Thin Lizzy, Alice In Chains, Metallica Justice album

    I just have one Gibson left. Sold a Jackson and an Ibanez years ago. Wish I still had the Jackson
    Jackson and Ibanez guitars are way too hesher for me. I can't pull that off.

    The Throbber has a Gretsch sitting about six feet away right this second.

    Someday when he's not too busy making money, he'll learn how to play the damned thing.


    A REAL Gretsch or some made in Asia Gretsch?
    Fuck if I know. It's black on the front (like me), brown on the back and has strings.