I find it a little tough to use a slide on strings that are tuned so loosely, eg, the high E is tuned all the way down to C. Im pretty sure he used an electric 12-string for the main guitar part, tuned to open G, and then slowed the tape so it sounds like F. I just tuned to open G (DGDGBD) and then down a whole step.

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24 thoughts on “When the Levee Breaks – Led Zeppelin”

  2. noahbarr2
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    isn’t open G DGDGBD because in the description it says BGDGBD

  3. privettricker
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    I haven’t watched it in a long time, but I’m pretty sure that’s how they did it at their Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

  4. musicman1296
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    can be done in regular tuning too just play in e instead of f if you dont want to bother
    with tuning to f

  8. ltcolt1
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    Are are asking him to embark on an hours-long task for your benefit, and you won’t even take off the Caps Lock or write more than two words????

  9. ltcolt1
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    Another great video. I have a question: when you tune down that low, do you put thicker strings on your guitar? And what gauge do you normally use? I just bought a new Gibson Les Paul and am looking for recommendations on strings.

  10. tloadin1
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    Always a pleasure watching your covers, it puts me in a happy place. Also it gives me an idea how I can attempt to cover this note for note. Thanks privettricker for the videos

  13. natetheguitarkid
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    Ok, then whats BGDGBD called for short? You said " I just tuned to open G (BGDGBD) and then down a whole step". DGDGBD is open G tuning though.

  16. privettricker
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    No effects, just straight into a Marshall AVT 50H half-stack. It’s hard to get the proper tone on this particular song without a 12-string electric, though.

  17. Draugur Culto
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    Great cover! I’d like to know what amp and effects you are using if possible, and what settings they are? I can never seem to get a good Led Zeppelin sound happening.

  18. abecker246
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    Jimmy generally tuned open g as dgdgbd. dropping open G it a whole step makes it open F

  19. xavictor
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    i read it in the led zepp book. whats he says is true. track was slowed down

  20. OmNoSiS1
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    you should make a tutorial… i need a little help on the solo

  21. drew pearson
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    I like how you use a ratchet nut as the slide. Good to know I’m not the only freak who does that. lmao

  22. Moataz Gwaily
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    give me your address so i can come to you in the middle of the night and kill you and take your les paul and this SG.

  23. cornholio1281
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    Could you please give a reference to where and when Jimmy said this?

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