Cowboys From Hell Guitar Lesson (Full Song) – Pantera (VIDEO)
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In this Cowboys from Hell guitar lesson video, I will show you how to play all of this killer power metal classic from Pantera note-for-note.
The opening riff to “Cowboys From Hell” off of Pantera’s major label debut is recognized as Dimebag Darrell’s signature riff.
It is a perfect example of the “power groove” style that Pantera pretty much invented on it’s own.
I will cover ever riff in the song, in the same order that it appears on the original recording.
As with virtually everything played by the great Dimebag Darrell, who I feel is the greatest metal guitarist to ever walk on this planet, these riffs are quite difficult to play for even them most experienced guitarist.
The main riff that the band breaks into at the beginning of the song is probably the hardest riff to play.
Take it slow and get the coordination down between the alternate picking and the fret-hand. If you try to play the riffs too fast too soon, it will feel like your hands are just tied into knots.
Also, the alternate picking can produce some awkward string crossing. The key here is to make sure your picking hand wrist and forearm stays as relaxed as possible. Practicing with a slow to moderate tempo in the beginning will help you develop that relaxed feel.
Towards the end of the lesson I will cover Dimebag’s insane guitar solo note-for-note. This solo demonstrates Dimebag’s love of symmetrical guitar licks. It is the concept of taking a finger pattern across strings without the worry of staying within an actual scale. The way Dimebag usually used this technique is with monster fret-hand stretches, so play at your own risk! 🙂
I hope you enjoy this Cowboys From Hell guitar lesson. Love live Dimebag!! #cowboysfromhellguitarlesson #pantera #guitarcovers
Carl..
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What is the exact tuning he plays it in
I can dig it bro! Nice work and thorough lesson🤟
Goddamn, I didnt expect the rhythm picking in this song to be so hard. Any tips for the alternate picking? No matter how i play it it never sounds right.
Could you do Domination or I’m Broken soon?
7:38
My hand is 17 cm long. How am I supposed to play the streching thing in the solo lol?
Really good lesson, very easy to understand. Thanks!
Please tell me that article 13 won't affect your channel😢
Have you ever watched American Pie? Because you look just like Ostereicher!
Guys working his ass off on this one thanks man.. Dime forever…
Hey Carl thanks for your dedication and your patience! You made me wanna learn the solo even more, I think your lessons are real good
19:42 That's hilarious!
You should comment licks like this and we can remember them easily.
Great lesson! Just a thing. The chord progression during the solo don't have the same rythm pattern all the way, as you did. At least not in the original recording. The chords are the same, but it changes the attack a bit depending on the "turn". One "turn" as you did, next one a bit different, again as you did and again a bit different. But it's a minor detail.
What type of strings do you use
Just a heads up to ya and anyone else who reads this, starting with an up stroke and continuing alternate picking makes it much easier to pick. In both main and intro riffs. Also the e in the main riff is a power chord just like the a is. But yea start with the up stroke, I learned watching the many videos of mr Abbott playing it. Don’t forget to watch the man who wrote it, he can be one of your best teachers
Awesome job!
Damn! It's already 4 years since your last tutorial video on this killer song and now we can finally learn whole song! Thank you so much Carl you are so awesome and generous to spend time teaching us the whole thing!
Dimebag is beaming proudly at all of us learning this song.
I’m not the only one who needs to clean his fretboard. Pantera!
What about Motorbreath from Metallica 🤘🔥😎