How to play 'Comfortably Numb' by Pink Floyd

Here's an absolute classic from a huge band - let's take it apart and learn the chord shapes and strumming patterns as well as a couple of really cool embellishments - a bass walk and a quick 'punch' in there from one chord to another. We'll do a full playalong as always and also touch on a bit of lead stuff toward the end. Let's go!
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[@dwayneroberts6616]

It's funny we all start out frustrated with our fret hand trying to form chords and run scales. After a while you find yourself closing your eyes and hitting the chords and running scales with your fret hand. It's the strumming and picking hand that never stops evolving. It's the strumming hand that shapes the sound and expresses same chords differently. The coolest thing about the guitar is you never really master it. The guitar still has secrets it keeps just waiting to be discovered. A never ending puzzle with countless ways to play the same chords.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Exactly right Wayne - an endless adventure. Cheers! Shane

[@djobidjoba6143]

You got that right it a puzzle, currently stock in music theory but I hope soon I’ll able to get to the other side 😅

[@marksmall4618]

Been playing guitar since I was 12ish now 57....was just thinking this the other day! The guitar is a never ending friendship, with it you are never alone.

[@brendanconway7317]

Shane is a complete gentleman and a fantastic teacher. Top man indeed

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Brendan - so great to hear from you and I really appreciate the comment. Hope all is well across the pond - my best to you and yours lad! Shane

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

You remind me of a line from Midnight Cowboy...."you've got a way of putting things earthy so that anybody can understand them" it's an absolute privilege to get guitar lessons from someone as musical as you

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@theayatollahofrockandrollah hey - a big thank you for that. Hugely encouraging. My best to you! Shane

[@Dutcharmytent]

You make learning fun, showing us all the nuances really makes the sound explode in your ears. I feel I’m in the front seats.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - thank you for that. Very glad you’re enjoying and happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@wellhummed]

After just one watch I know have finally found someone I'm happy to use to get better. Fantastic tuition and not annoying like many other teachers on youtube.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - very glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@guydouglas6094]

The Taylor has a nice warm acoustic sound. Good lesson on an epic Pink Floyd song.

[@LMacNeill]

The thing I love most about this channel are the play-alongs. They really drive home the lesson. It's a unique feature of this channel that most other channels don't do. Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Super - thanks for that. Very encouraging. I’m really glad you like the playalong aspect - so important! Shane

[@white6delta]

For sure

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Another fantastic lesson. Ahhhhh....Saturday mornin' a cup Joe, Pink Floyd and my pal Shane.....yeah, you could say I'm pretty comfortaby.....numb...thank you sir...

[@GuitarAtWork]

That’s fabulous Chris - thank you and have fun with it! Shane

[@edfulginiti8798]

One of THE great songs of all time…taught so well. 👍

[@Spacedraptor]

Definitely one of the best teachers on KZbin. You don't just teach chords but musicianship which is more important for the feel 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey thanks for that. Very glad it’s working for you. My best to you! Shane

[@dukeofearl4117]

Shane, you knocked it out of the park. This was an awesome pick. I love your rendition of making a face to get the note right.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey! Thank you - that’s hugely encouraging. I appreciate you! Shane

[@blitzinstripes3788]

One of my favorite songs of all time. And as a guitar player, this song was truly instrumental in in helping me become fluid in my soloing. It's still my "go to" for warming up. The tempo is slow enough, and the techniques simple enough, that makes it a great song for practicing your improv soloing over the Bm pentatonic.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous. Thank you! Shane

[@umutmd]

I'm a self-taught looong time late-beginner, I can play barre chords pretty clean with a proper technique, I do not wrap my thumb above the fretboard it is placed nice and tidy directly behind BUT the muscle between my thumb and index finger always gets so tense, almost to a point of painful cramp. That one little advise you've given around 2:00 I think will solve it; place the thumb little bit even lower. I've watched countless beginner-intermediate guitar lessons online but never heard such a subtle but effective correction recommendation. They always mention the proper way of placing the thumb behind but lowering it a little bit more with that wrist angle, never heard. Thank you dear, sir. You've helped this chronic beginner a lot.

[@barruzza]

Awesome!! I've always wanted to play this song. I love your energy and how you remember what it was like to learn to play the guitar. Thanks !!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you so much Barruzza - what a great comment to receive - really makes my day. Cheers! Shane

[@flamzsuck]

Woke up today, raining outside, and this lesson came up. Will play with this this morning. I as well enjoy your teaching and enthusiasm. Keep up the great work. I thank you for your Van Morrison “ Into the Mystic” lesson. I Now play it properly 👍😃

[@GuitarAtWork]

Super - thanks for that. Have fun with it! Shane

[@terry1965]

Thank you much Shane I've learned a lot watching you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Terry - my best to you! Shane

[@frankgobell5025]

So many nice little techniques. Really fun to play with each of them and then add them in to the song. Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Frank - I agree wholeheartedly - add them when you're ready - fabulous. Shane

[@DouglasNicholas-el5hv]

He makes it seem so effortless and simple. But we know that it takes years of practice as well as his love and experience is so astounding

[@DouglasNicholas-el5hv]

Treu artist 🎨

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Douglas - greatly appreciated! Shane

[@philipbaugh8450]

Absolutely love your enthusiasm and the way you explain everything. You make it all sound so logical and natural. Many, many thanks for all the effort you put into making these videos.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Philip - really makes my day to read a comment like yours. My best to you! Shane

[@rights_erkhintense4640]

Really good teacher. Thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - my best to you! Shane

[@aaronlarsen7447]

Excellent! This saves me a ton of work. This is a standby. I'm trying to build a full set. I started trying to write songs before I could really play. I realized that learning covers teaches me to play and write. FYI Don't buy a stand alone drum machine. It won't sync with a looper. Buy the pedal that does both.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Aaron - glad it’s working for you. The BeatBuddy will sync with looper - fabulous! Shane

[@marnin1960]

Your lesson completely catches the „spirit“ of the famous song. Congrats! It´s one of my all time favourites, having been now a big fan of Pink Floyd since 1978. Keep on teaching in your style, it´s marvellous. Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that. Very glad you enjoyed. My best to you! Shane

[@SunshineSmiles189]

I loved the play along at the end!! This way you did the lesson was absolutely PERFECT. Please please please keep this structure for your lessons. I really like a full play along after the actual lesson with your little reminders as opposed to a mini demo in the beginning. Playing the whole thing with you, I was feeling good about the Bm. I’m still slow at switching between the barre and open chords, but I can make the barre chords ring out now every time or if I mess up, I can get my fingers right and fix it. Your Bm video specifically helped me A LOT with all the barre chords, so thanks for that! I can’t get enough of your lessons.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Super! Thank you so much for that. Very glad you’re enjoying. My best to you! Shane

[@petebowler7295]

At last! I've found tutorials I can follow and enjoy. Thank you Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Very glad to hear that Pete - my best to you and I hope you have fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@richardlynch5632]

It's hard to stop playing this tune😁👍👍 Always enjoy the lead, but the foundation is so important for the feel. Great video as always Shane😎👍 😎✌👍❤🖖

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Richard - I couldn't agree more. Best to you! Shane

[@ecttreker9816]

Awesome lesson Great teacher Love this song from my early teenage years, one of my faborite Pink Floyd.👍👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey thanks for that. It's a favourite here too. I appreciate the encouraging words. Cheers! Shane

[@phillipwright3130]

Don’t bump that beautiful guitar to the table 😊.Nice lesson .You seem very passionate in your lessons.Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Phillip - I’m always careful not to bang the guitar on the desk. Best to you! Shane

[@primarycoolant5458]

Great lesson Shane. You make that Taylor sound so good. With the Beat Buddy setting the tempo, you have a winner combo. Thanks for all your hard work and motivation.

[@jordancarter2582]

This has been hands down my favorite guitar instruction yet. Awesome song, greatly taught, so much fun to play and sing with! Thank you very much for putting this out here for all to learn and enjoy! Very well done!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jordan - very glad you enjoyed. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment - very encouraging! Shane

[@ChrisJKing-se4dp]

Another great lesson from the Master , Shane with this gem you must have Pink Floyd fans in their element for sure ,outstanding

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Chris - greatly appreciated. My best to you! Shane

[@GuitarJoLa]

So glad I clicked this, so much fun and EXCELLENT high energy guidance, love it! ✨

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - thank you! Very glad you enjoyed. Happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@user-oh4xc6db3d]

Wish i found you earlier.. but what great lesson thanks so much!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed - thank you! Shane

[@chriscavanagh791]

best tutorial for me, i understood and learnt from you when i fail with other teachers. thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Chris - very happy to hear that. Cheers! Shane

[@meteoriter1647]

Guitar At Work; Awesome rendition of this great song, and I particularly value your passion to teach giving comfort to the learner that it's alright to not get the song note for note, not until one "monkeys" ;) with the notes for a while until one gets the feel!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - much appreciated! Shane

[@Cisco176]

Excellent lesson. Love your skills and the way you teach. Much talent!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that. Very encouraging - My best to you and I hope you have fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@russhowe1092]

Well done mate. I hope all is well on your world. 😮. Thanks again for sharing your skills. Appreciate it Shane. 🙏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey thanks Russ - all good here and hope same for you. Always good to hear from you. Cheers! Shane

[@chamber32doors]

Love playing along, best part of the video.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Excellent - a big thank you for that....to me, it's the most important part. Best to you! Shane

[@dariuszburzynski5063]

Thank you for that lesson, clear playalong, and nicely explained .

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Darius - best to you! Shane

[@martinstocks1]

Wow what a guy. I had all the pieces in the puzzle and you have shown me the order. Super awesome way of teaching 👍👊

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Martin - very glad it helped you. Cheers! Shane

[@kinch613]

Absolutely hands down BEST guitar tutorial instruction Ive ever seen and heard. Damn that Taylor sounds amazing. Thanks for this, cant wait to dig in on this.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey a big thank you for that - really makes my day. My best to you! Shane

[@brettfielding207]

great sounding Taylor

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Brett - it’s an 814ce (2019) I really love it. Cheers, Shane

[@Michael2x]

Excellent instruction!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Michael - happy to have you here. Shane

[@Frank.nKansas]

Another truly great tutorial for a truly great song. Thank you!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Frank - very glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Cheers! Shane

[@danielwalker3042]

i really enjoyed learning aboot this song. i will be practicing. thanks Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks Daniel - glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane 🇨🇦

[@SW-hk6up]

I agree with all the comments. You teach with such enthusiasm and with great detail but so easy to follow. I only wish I could find a guitar teacher with your style. They’re hard to come by.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that. My best to you! Shane

[@DiskTuna]

I love it! I love how explain the strumming and all, and even give hints to start soloing. Best god darned tutorial!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - very glad you enjoyed. Happy to have you here! Shane

[@carlhoniss5388]

Great teacher Am on the road to picking the guitar after many years .. am improving beginner but you made me play the rhythm so quick was a great feeling.. Thank you Now to the vocals my main domain 😅

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Carl - glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@MrPhillyb50]

This is a great tutorial, thanks man! 🙏✌️

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed, Shane

[@lucsca]

Hey Shane, I remember us celebrating your 20k subscribers. Very happy to see that you are close to reaching 150k!!!!!!!!! You deserve it, you have a great channel. Success!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey thank you for that. I am very grateful. I appreciate you being here. Cheers, Shane

[@user-vm3zy1ix4j]

Awesome lesson. Thanks and Cheers, Malcolm

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Malcolm - very glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@louisdirect]

Hey Shane, I just got myself a Beat Buddy and I love it. Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful virtual drummer. I love the way you take us through the songs. It makes it easy to learn.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - thank you Louis - the BeatBuddy rules! Shane

[@fool_on_the_hill562]

First time listener here. THAT WAS FUN!! Oh those Bm's, I cannot put my finger on it now.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@mcgseafrass77]

Excellent Shane , thank you so much for this, have a great weekend 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for being here and taking the time to leave a comment - much appreciated. My best to you and I hope you have a ton of fun with it! Shane

[@mcgseafrass77]

@@GuitarAtWork No thank you for your time Shane genuinely appreciate it every week man.... I'm going to check it out now 👍

[@rafaeljimenez1185]

Que bien lo explicas! Y eso que no se mucho inglés, genial maestro.

[@user-sy3vv2qt8i]

awesome.God bless.

[@white6delta]

Fantastic lesson sir. This makes me feel like I can learn this.

[@GuitarAtWork]

So glad - thank you for that. Cheers! Shane

[@AchtungMonkey]

The posture tips are really good elbow-in , really helps

[@winardjames9417]

Hi Shane.. I was searching for the cords to Comfortably numb and I found your channel. Man you teach and show so well. Keep it up 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you James - glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@Guitar_Gangster23]

This is a great tutorial. I like your teaching style!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Very glad - thank you! Shane

[@freshpack8928]

The original demo recording of this song where David Gilmour is making up words while he’s playing it sounds totally different. I keep searching for a guitar lesson that sounds like the original acoustic recording. It sounds way more and beautiful.

[@jodyfree953]

Love this lesson. Koolest instructor on KZbin!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jody - happy to have you here! Shane

[@dalemcsween1091]

Hey Shane, Dale here from Cornwall. A suggestion for a future video. Summertime in the stle of Billy Strings and Marcus King. Can be as simple as you want or as fancy as you want. Good improvisation chord structure as well. I have been a subscriber since the 5K level. Great to see your base grow the 150K. Excellent teacher and great format. Onwards and ever upwards. Cheers

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Dale - I saw a video of those two doing that song just a few days ago. Really great. Best to you, Shane

[@artrogers3985]

Very nicely explained - Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - have fun with it! Shane

[@antoniospencer3192]

Thanks for your great lessons

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank Antonio - very glad you're enjoying. My best to you, Shane

[@adventureawaits3646]

what a great video/lesson! New to your channel, but def subbed. Well explained, fun to play along with (thanks for calling out the next chord, so helpful!) and to learn the little added embellishments. Such a great song.

[@ronnieo6867]

👏👏👏👏 I love it, great job sir. 🎸🎸🎸

[@barbararustici574]

Come sempre Mr.Shane grande scelta della canzone . Tante volte penso che alcune canzoni siano troppo difficili perché sono di gruppi incredibili ma tu riesci a farle sembrare alla mia portata e la cosa che mi piace di più è provarci e riprovarci e in fine suonarle grazie maestro.👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GuitarAtWork]

That is SO Great - thank you Barbara - I used Google translate and it worked like a charm. Always happy to hear from you and I hope you really enjoy this one, Cheers! Shane

[@rfg9486]

Love your instruction - thank you very much for sharing this! All the best from California

[@josenoelzepeda4769]

Thanks bro, it's a big help 💖

[@GuitarAtWork]

Excellent - very glad it’s helpful. Cheers, Shane

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Thanks Shane! Another great song from a fantastic group!

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure - thanks for that. Hope you really have fun with this one! Shane

[@T0PSTER63]

Another phenomenal, breakdown Shane, absolutely brilliant 👏👏👏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@marklethbridge5108]

Thanks Shane I can finally play this the right way. Love your tutorials

[@johnvancedar5354]

Another nice one Shane. ❤

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you as always Johnny - glad to know you're out there lad. Cheers, Shane

[@johnvancedar5354]

@@GuitarAtWork sitting at the airport waiting for our flight to Portugal for two weeks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@johnvancedar5354 lucky!!!! Have the best time!!!

[@Par4que]

Wow, this is next level. Thank you for this, really appreciated ❤

[@GuitarAtWork]

Very glad you enjoyed - best to you! Shane

[@mikewilliams7563]

Great teacher and song 😊

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey thanks Mike - glad to have you here with us and happy to hear you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@markletus8535]

Great lesson! Thank you so much, Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mark - glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@martymcbride3234]

Thanks 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed Marty - Cheers! Shane

[@patpman1]

The thumb is one of five digits on each hand, but it has a different shape and function from the other digits. However, most medical guides refer to the thumb as a finger. Also known as the pollex or digitus primus manus, the thumb is anatomically different from the hand's other four digits . Still great tutorial!!!

[@gnawbabygnaw]

Good one thanks! Got an idea the other day. iTunes and KZbin Music has the lyrics that highlights what words are being sung. Using the Beat Buddy set to the bpm of the record I start the tune on KZbin Music with the sound down and the lyrics are there in larger font and highlighted sort of like karaoke. For practice at least. If ya can’t see small font on a phone. Thanks 🤙🤙

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - great idea. Thanks for sharing!!! Shane

[@grahamcannon837]

Hey Shane Great lesson,been practising my guitar face😅 Love seeing your socks or sleepers on the pedal switches😊 From a hot Australia,don't need either just yet

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks Graham - my best to you lad. Shane

[@boulderdesigner]

A fantastic lesson Shane, Thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Very glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@ckinc89]

my first lesson with u......best

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - happy you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@RedtalesUtube]

Thank you so much!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed - happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@patmay8684]

Thank you Shane brilliant stuff I’m getting there 😂

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Pat - very glad you enjoyed. Have fun with it! Shane

[@JavierBonillaC]

Wow, what musical talent. I play but you’re like a fish under water and I’m like a rooster swimming as best I can.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thank you Javier - hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@OldSilkRoad]

You are just awesome!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you - glad to have you here with us - cheers! Shane

[@OldSilkRoad]

@@GuitarAtWork My pleasure and honor! I have been an avid follower of yours, and have learned much from you! Thank you!

[@billybobhankleman6028]

Awesome teacher!!! Lol, I had to make sure my playback speed was on normal setting. They must have a tube in his lungs with a constant flow of oxygen... Because I don't think I've seen him breathe in once for the first 4 minutes. Lol... All kidding aside. I'm a beginner and I just learned a clue about hand and arm placement. Maybe it'll solve my fat-finger problem it seems I'm plagued with. Thanks!

[@wildhouse2985]

Best tutorial! thanks from Italy, now i can play guitar with my daughter.

[@manandhispoohbear9994]

Brilliant master class Shane, many gratitudes from the isle of purbeck, your way out there with your rendition

[@wendyhall1395]

Very nice, thank you!

[@stevenhenry8374]

Your enthusiasm is infectious and makes learning a whole lot more fun. Love the live with your mistakes bit too.. Cos they're going to happen. Great channel

[@karkil8414]

Great acoustic guitarist

[@kaidemen156]

So much fun to play, thanks for posting!

[@JimmysGarden]

Thank 's Shane. I've just become a petreon to show my support in the great channel. Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - thank you Jimmy - I saw that you joined earlier today. My best to you lad and happy to have you with us! Shane

[@AnkitSingh-vx4dy]

Thank you for this z I came across your channel a while ago and I really like the way you teach. Love from India

[@ginawells5650]

Fantastic tutor! So easy to understand and follow along ❤❤❤

[@user-vb7jd7oz7h]

Love you sir ❤

[@GuitarAtWork]

My best to you! Shane

[@billyodea8557]

Excellent Shane as usual , thanks from rainy London 😂

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey - thank you Billy - always happy to hear from you. Greetings from Ottawa where it is starting to get cold....ugh.

[@flylippfantom8425]

Thank you 👍

[@chuckstang]

Another outstanding video, Shane. Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey - thank you Chuck - I'm happy to have you here with us and I appreciate you taking the time to comment - really helps me. My best to you! Shane

[@chuckstang]

@@GuitarAtWork I have a request or suggestion for a video. Venus by Shocking Blue. I didn't see it on your channel. If it's there, I'm sorry. Thanks again for all your efforts.