Day 8 - Jumpin Jack Flash

This lesson teaches you how to play Jumpin' Jack Flash the way Keith Richards has performed it live for decades – in open G tuning with a capo at the 4th fret.

What You Will Learn:

• Open G tuning with capo at fret 4 (sounding in the key of B)

• The main riff in Open G

• Beautifully simple 1 Finger chords for the chorus

• The signature minor pentatonic/Dorian lick from the original recording

• The easy melodic lead lines higher up the neck

• How to properly tune and check tuning after placing the capo

Tuning Tip

After placing your capo at the 4th fret, always recheck your tuning – strings commonly go slightly sharp when a capo is applied. This is normal for the guitar though – nothing is faulty!

The Main Riff

The riff utilises the Open G tuning, going between open notes, single notes and double stops to create this epic riff. The great thing is, it’s a repetitive rhythm because it's a riff! – this way we get to practice and practice till we have it (plus it’s iconic of course!)

The Early 'And'

Just like Brown Sugar, this song emphasises playing on the 'and' before the beat: "and-1-and-2-and-3-and-4." This forward momentum is essential for capturing the Rolling Stones feel and is utilised across rock guitar music.

The Chorus Chords

The chorus uses wonderfully simple 1 finger bar chords! This way it actually leaves other fingers free to do some chord and lead work simultaneously – the ultimate weaving challenge!