How to Play Where I Come From by Alan Jackson (Guitar Lesson)
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Where I Come From
Here is Alan Jackson's 18th no. 1 hit single "Where I Come From". This is a hot country song served with all the fixin's like chicken pickin', slide guitar, and more. While the rhythm is great for beginners to get their feet wet, the solo is in open E tuning and should provide a good challenge for beginner and intermediate players alike. DJ Philips will have you playin' this song in no time.
Taught by DJ Phillips in Songs with DJ Phillips seriesLength: 35:16Difficulty: 2.0 of 5
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Songs with DJ Phillips
Found in our Beginner Lesson SetsDJ Phillips lends his expertise to popular music with a blend of ultra in-depth song tutorials!
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Free Ride
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Melon Baller
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Stray Cat Strut
DJ Phillips demonstrates how to play the song "Stray Cat Strut" by The Stray Cats.
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Song For America
DJ Phillips breaks down the epic progressive rock tune "Song for America" by legendary artists Kansas.
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Carry On Wayward Son
DJ Phillips breaks down Kansas' popular classic "Carry On Wayward Son."
Length: 90:14 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
On the Road Again
DJ Phillips teaches both the acoustic rhythm and lead sections of Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again."
Length: 32:42 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Do You Realize??
DJ Phillips breaks down the rhythm and lead sections of The Flaming Lips' song "Do You Realize??"
Length: 37:34 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Once Bitten Twice Shy
DJ Phillips breaks down the Great White hit "Once Bitten Twice Shy." This song propelled the band to stardom, but is actually a cover from another artist.
Length: 67:03 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Oye Como Va
Originally written in 1963 by Latin Jazz musician Tito Puente, "Oye Como Va" was made famous by Santana's 1970 cover. In this lesson, DJ breaks down the rhythm and lead sections to this influential song.
Length: 55:14 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
On Top of the World
DJ Phillips breaks down the rhythm and lead sections to the Cheap Trick song "On Top of the World."
Length: 64:01 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
So Good to See You
DJ Phillips demonstrates how to play the song "So Good to See You" by Cheap Trick.
Length: 28:20 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Slide
DJ Phillips breaks down the electric rhythm, acoustic, and lead portions of "Slide" by Goo Goo Dolls.
Length: 42:23 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Walk Away (Maybe)
DJ teaches and demonstrates the punk song "Walk Away (Maybe)" from Good Charlotte.
Length: 33:13 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Back Where You Belong
DJ Phillips breaks down and demonstrates the rhythm, lead and harmony guitar sections for the .38 Special song "Back Where You Belong."
Length: 84:37 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Jenny
DJ demonstrates and teaches the guitar sections to his former band Brother Big Bad's song "Jenny."
Length: 70:29 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Name
DJ Phillips demonstrates and breaks down the parts to the song "Name" by Goo Goo Dolls.
Length: 63:15 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Ain't That Unusual
DJ Phillips provides a thorough lesson on the Goo Goo Dolls single "Ain't That Unusual". This song was a hit off of their album A Boy Named Goo prior to their adult contemporary sound taking hold.
Length: 46:07 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Only One
DJ Phillips provides a lesson on a punk-inspired tune from Goo Goo Dolls entitled "Only One". One of their early hits from "A Boy Named Goo," this song was popular before Goo Goo Dolls hit it big with...
Length: 69:35 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
What You See In Me
For his "Style of Keith Urban" series, DJ wrote and composed a song that takes a nod towards this guitarist. Incorporating classic country, rock, chicken pickin', and melodic elements, this song is a study...
Length: 97:06 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Long Train Runnin'
DJ is back with another epic song lesson! This time, he teaches The Doobie Brothers' song "Long Train Runnin'". Initially created as a jam track used for live performances, "Long Train Runnin'" went on...
Length: 35:48 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Amie
DJ Phillips returns with another song lesson in his Phase 3 lesson set. This time around, DJ is teaching the classic rock hit "Amie" from Pure Prairie League. He breaks down the three different acoustic...
Length: 73:21 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Uptempo Love Song
DJ is back with a mouthful of a lesson! This time he teaches Alan Jackson's snub to the industry, "Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Uptempo Love Song." In this lesson, DJ breaks down the main acoustic...
Length: 66:19 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy
DJ returns to his phase 3 series with yet another classic rock song. In this lesson, DJ teaches the main electric guitar parts for "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy" by Bad Company.
Length: 20:04 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Angel from Montgomery
DJ Phillips is back with another classic country tune. In this lesson, DJ teaches the acoustic and electric guitar sections for "Angels from Montgomery" by John Prine.
Length: 21:32 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Amarillo by Morning
In his 25th song lesson with JamPlay, DJ Phillips breaks down the acoustic and electric guitar parts for the classic country western tune "Amarillo by Morning." Originally written by Terry Stafford and...
Length: 29:07 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Super Bad Super Slick
In this Phase 3 song lesson, DJ breaks down the funk classic "Super Bad Super Slick" by James Brown. In addition to the guitar on the original recording, DJ has also transcribed several other instruments...
Length: 42:06 Difficulty: 2.5 Members OnlyLesson 27
Jingle Bell Rock
DJ is back with another holiday classic for his Phase 3 series. In this lesson, DJ teaches the electric guitar parts to "Jingle Bell Rock" as performed by Brian Setzer.
Length: 26:34 Difficulty: 2.5 FREE
Peaceful Easy Feeling
DJ is back with another lesson in his Phase 3 series! In this lesson, he teaches both the acoustic and electric parts to the iconic song "Peaceful Easy Feeling" by The Eagles.
Length: 41:38 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Sixteen Tons
Here is an old song about a coal miner. First recorded by Merle Travis in 1946, this song has been covered by countless artists. In this lesson, DJ teaches you the lesser known instrumental version recorded...
Length: 33:37 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Fearless
Here is a nice country/blues song from contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Karen Staley. The song has both acoustic and electric guitar parts. The electric part features a simple, riff-like lead that...
Length: 20:00 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Girls Like Fast Cars
Here is a song by singer/songwriter Anita Cochran from "The Dukes of Hazzard" soundtrack. This song has both acoustic and electric parts, and it features more chicken pickin' than you can shake a stick...
Length: 48:36 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Take This Job And Shove It
Here is "Take This Job and Shove It," which was written by David Allan Coe and made popular by Johnny Paycheck. This song has relatively simple acoustic and electric parts, but the timing may give beginners...
Length: 26:00 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Follow You Down
DJ Phillips is back with another great 90's rock tune! He breaks down the parts to the song "Follow You Down" by Gin Blossoms.
Length: 46:31 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Where I Come From
Here is Alan Jackson's 18th no. 1 hit single "Where I Come From". This is a hot country song served with all the fixin's like chicken pickin', slide guitar, and more. While the rhythm is great for beginners...
Length: 35:16 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
My Backyard
Here is a country rock song from the band Her & Kings County. This song is very dynamic and has acoustic, electric, and slide playing throughout. Beginners, you're gonna love the rhythms, but you may struggle...
Length: 30:00 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Tush
DJ Phillips is back with a lesson on the classic blues song "Tush" from rockers ZZ Top! This lesson features a full breakdown and the correct tunings for both the rhythm guitar and slide guitar parts....
Length: 32:12 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Hero
Here is a song from Chad Kroeger of Nickelback that was released on the Spider-Man soundtrack back in 2002. The song became a tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America.
Length: 22:00 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Waiting For The Sun
Here is an alternative country rock song from The Jayhawks. This song was released in 1992 on the Hollywood Town Hall record.
Length: 50:00 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)
Here is the theme song for The Dukes Of Hazzard TV show that was popular in the 80's. Released in 1980 on Music Man, this song quickly became a #1 hit for Waylon Jennings.
Length: 23:00 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
I've Been Everywhere
Here is a song that's been recorded by many different artists and was originally written by Geoff Mack in 1959. The version DJ teaches was recorded by Johnny Cash in 1996.
Length: 26:00 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Ramblin' Man
DJ is back with another great classic rock hit! This time he offers up a lesson on "Ramblin' Man" from The Allman Brothers. This tune has a mix of catchy riffs and driving rhythms that explode in an all...
Length: 70:22 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Revolution
DJ Phillips is back to his song lesson series with a look at the gritty "Revolution" from The Beatles. DJ breaks down all three electric guitar parts, then discusses the tone used in this song.
Length: 55:03 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Hey Jude
DJ is back with another epic Beatles tune! In this song lesson, he breaks down the acoustic guitar part for the iconic "Hey Jude". Additionally, he has transcribed several of the string instrument lines...
Length: 33:57 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Echo
DJ is back with another modern rock guitar lesson! This time, he covers the 2000's hit Echo by the band Trapt.
Length: 25:04 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Headstrong
DJ returns with another modern metal favorite from the band Trapt. This time, DJ takes a look at the song "Headstrong," which was one of the band's first major hits.
Length: 31:43 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Crazy
DJ Phillips returns with a look at a classic country tune made popular by Patsy Cline. Originally written by Willie Nelson, "Crazy" is a staple of the classic country sound.
Length: 29:56 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Power of Love
DJ Phillips returns with a look at one of the 80's biggest hits! This time around, we're looking at the Back to the Future favorite "Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & the News.
Length: 40:40 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
The Heart Of Rock And Roll
DJ is back to his song lesson series with another great Huey Lewis and the News hit! This time he takes a look at "The Heart of Rock and Roll".
Length: 42:12 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Funny How Time Slips Away
DJ Phillips is back with a look at another classic country tune. In this lesson, he teaches the acoustic and electric parts to Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away".
Length: 24:26 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Goodbye Earl
DJ Phillips returns to his song lesson series with a look at a popular country song from the Dixie Chicks. "Goodbye Earl" combines two different acoustic guitars and a layered electric to sink your teeth...
Length: 51:23 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Far Behind
Haven't had your fill of 90's rock?!? DJ amps up the grunge with a look at a big title from the mid 90's! In this lesson, you'll learn "Far Behind" by Candlebox.
Length: 43:56 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Cult of Personality
DJ Phillips returns with another look at a staple from the 80's! This time it's Living Colour's hit "Cult of Personality"!
Length: 38:07 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Wild Thing
DJ is back with another classic rock tune for your ears! This time he's taking a look at "Wild Thing!" Originally written by The Troggs, the version we're looking at here is as recorded by Jimi Hendrix.
Length: 22:13 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
December
DJ Phillips is back once again with a great rock ballad from the 90's. This time he breaks down the popular Collective Soul hit "December".
Length: 41:30 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Heaven's Already Here
DJ returns to his song lesson series with a look at a rock country style tune from Collective Soul. "Heaven's Already Here" appeared on the band's debut album and is a great ballad for a starter.
Length: 25:03 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Hey Good Lookin'
DJ is back with another early country classic for his song series. In lesson 59, he takes a look at the classic song "Hey Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams Sr.
Length: 40:17 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Your Cheatin' Heart
DJ Phillips returns with a look at another Hank Williams Sr. song. This time he breaks down the guitar, fiddle and steel arrangements for "Your Cheatin' Heart".
Length: 39:35 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Mama Tried
In lesson 61 of his songs series, DJ is back with another classic country tune. This time he breaks down the parts to the iconic "Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard.
Length: 30:42 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Workin' Man Blues
DJ Phillips returns with a look at another country classic. In lesson 62 of his songs series, he teaches "Workin' Man Blues" by Merle Haggard.
Length: 32:12 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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Like many guitar players who began playing around the same time, DJ began plunking out Nirvana and Soundgarden tunes when he first picked up the guitar in the mid-nineties. While these grunge-y roots certainly have their merit, it wasn't until DJ's eldest sister took him to a Led Zeppelin laser light show that the full potential of the guitar began to come into focus.
With Jimmy Page's Les Paul pyrotechnics as his inspiration, DJ began fervently practicing for hours on end in the suburban jungle of Southwestern Ohio. This newfound passion (combined with his complete lack of athletic prowess and physical coordination thus completely ruling out all sports) led him to form rock bands in junior high and high school. He grew to love the performance aspect of music and soon decided on it as a career path.
College led him to Nashville, Tennessee where he began to pursue a degree in Commercial Music at Belmont University. He also started another band and got his first professional theater gig the following summer. Since that summer, DJ has spent nearly every waking hour finding ways to play music and avoiding a real contribution to society in any other way.
He moved to Minneapolis after college, rocking out between theater gigs with his current rock band Brother Big Bad. He has now convinced the band to move to Nashville where music flows like water.
DJ is elated to be a part of JamPlay and is thankful for everyone's warm welcome and says "Now, let's ROCK, people."
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Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.tele strat or lp will do just fine for this song try the bridge or out of phase between bridge and middle on your strat.
Will do and thanks. Its funny though. I watched Brent Mason talk about his gear and he gave me the impression that it really doesnt matter. Single coil front on strat, back coil on tele...it just doesnt matter. The funny part is how one lesson answered a question on another lesson.
My wife really wants me to learn this song, BUT I have a strat and not a tele. I have a BOSS ME 25 effects pedal and Champion 100 amp, how or what settings can I set on either the pedal or amp to get a tele sound out of my strat if its even possible. I really havent played with the pedal enough to know if its possible and I just got the amp so any advice would be great. It would seriously help to cut that learning curve way down. Im gonna get a tele one day, but other stuff is on the agenda at the moment. Thanks in advance for any advice.
They are quite different guitars. I am sure you can get them sounding somewhat close, but I've never heard that "country twang" come out of a strat quite like it does a tele.
Agreed. I'll learn it on the strat and just play with it. May be...I'm sure it would be a good learning experience. Who knows...it may sound different but may still sound good. A tele is on the list but down on the list. I want a DAW, sound system, gretch etc...etc...just not enough money. Anywho.... I'll play with it and scour the internet. But she's never asked me to learn anything and when She seen me watching DJ slam this song She asked me to learn that one. I didn't Tell her I didn't have the right guitar...I simply said OK. Now I just gotta figure it out. Thanks for puttin this song out there Jeff. She really loves it and hopefully I will at least get close enough. :) Tell DJ he did a Great job! Thanks!
Please don't ever think you can't learn or practice a song because you don't have the "right" guitar!
Hello Dennis. When I first started I felt that way, but I don't now. Having said that, some songs have a peculiar sound that's associated with the song, and I believe this is one of them. I would like to get it close so we will see. I will work with it and learn a bunch about the amp and pedal to boot. Win win!
I think this particular tone has a lot more to do with the reverb, delay, picking style, and pickup selection. You pick a bit harder in country-ish style than in most other styles, and you can also try playing closer to the bridge (as opposed to the normal way of playing somewhere in the middle) to get a twangier sound. Honestly, with the proper settings most people (especially non musicians) will not be able to tell the difference. So yeah, focus on copying the delay effect you hear here, and tweak your reverb for a nice slapback. and the rest, just try out using a harder picking style, picking close to the bridge, etc.