How to play 'Can't You See' by Marshall Tucker

Here is a fabulous strumming song - 3 chords! This one is all about feel - watch this video and do the playalong toward the end at a slow tempo and then at full speed. Lots of strumming/right hand tips so be sure to dig in!
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[@mikebabcock3087]

I decided when I retired in March 2020, that I would learn how to play the guitar. At the age of 62 and having never played any instrument in my life, I was a bit doubtful and leery that I would be able to learn how to play. In our "new norm" world we live in I immediately turned to U Tube, as face to face lessons were out of the question. I stumbled upon many different teachers and wasn't satisfied until I came across you. You have made the whole experience of learning, an exciting one. Your teaching methods are clear, precise, easy and simple. I have found myself playing for hours watching your videos, rewinding them over and over again. Best of all I am loving it and am getting better every day! I would highly recommend Shane's site to anyone who asks me. Thumbs up Shane! 👍👍 I look forward to seeing the releases of all your new teaching videos. Thanks again. Keep up the great work! Mike Babcock, Caledon Ontario.

[@kevinleblond6993]

Ditto what Mike said, retired and now 66 decided to learn how to play the guitar. Took lessons at a guitar store for a year, I've learned more in a few days watching your videos than I did taking lessons. Thank-you.

[@profaltman]

Ditto to Mike and Kevin, but 60. Great thanks to Shane.

[@bsmith9559]

I just started at the end of January. At the tender age of 61.

[@careyw3161]

I believe it is never too late to learn. If you're retired, there's no better time to start than now. Although I started a long time ago, I didn't really get any better for years. Career, raising kids, moving multiple times...life got in the way. Having a good time with it, now. My advice is to find some other people to jam with. That will automatically force you to learn new songs and to pay attention to tempo. Most of all, have fun!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Mike - a lovely comment to receive. My very best to you. Shane

[@rufusromeo]

Walk the chicken! I'll remember that forever. Love it.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! It really does work for sure - Cheers! Shane

[@OneFlewOver1776]

How about Choke Your Chicken....

[@ryanbeers8221]

Rufus Romeo right !? That’s frikin awesome ! Love this guy 🙌🙌🙌🎶❤️

[@richardlynch5632]

Thought he said "Wok the chicken" 🤣🤣😎👍

[@steveavant9727]

“Alligator” broken into syllables works too!

[@febsat]

Easy to see why Shane is such a great guitar teacher. All those little tips.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you for that - hope this video is helping you and have fun! Shane

[@psillygal1953]

After watching hundreds of KZbin videos, I learned more on this one video than any other. 👍👍👍👍👍Thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

So great to hear that guitarzan - much appreciated! I thought these items were important to talk about for any strumming situation. Cheers! Shane

[@trishlyon6339]

Great lesson. I’ve been taking private lessons for a year and was never taught where to place my right arm, nor was it suggested to hold the pick between my thumb and middle fingers. I think those two tips will vastly improve my strumming. And I love your humorous, positive teaching style. Can’t wait to see more of your videos!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Trish and sorry for a slow reply - my best to you! Shane

[@timb.8230]

This was a great lesson for me. Been playing for about 3 months now and still trying to find that clean strumming sound...love the tips on arm position, holding the pick and sweeping. I had not seen that covered as clearly in the many other hours of guitar videos I have watched. You explained the strum pattern and accents very well too. Looking forward to learning this awesome song. Thanks for taking the time to put this great video together.

[@srm8866]

Although I have played guitar for many years now, I still enjoy watching tutorial videos. I can honestly say; in my opinion, that you have about the best teaching method of all others. Impressive work!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that! Really makes my day to get a comment like yours - so glad to hear that it is working for you and very happy to have you here with us -Cheers! Shane

[@Joshuadouche]

Changing my pick-holding finger has made all the difference. Flow, adapt and transform...Shane you’re awesome! 🙏 Thank you for being you.

[@curtiseggemeyer5681]

Shane you are a great instructor. Thankyou love that song, Used to listen to it back in the 70's on an 8 track while plowing cotton land in my 1486 International. Some songs you just love from out of thebox.

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@scoutfinch7727]

You are a very good instructor. Thank you for understanding the difficulties and explaining so well how to strum and transition. I enjoyed it very much!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Scout - I really appreciate the encouragement and am happy to have you here with us - Happy New Year to you! Shane

[@RedDevilMoto]

I have been playing guitar for close to 47 years now and all self-taught. Mostly country classic songs as well as Marshal tucker, Waylon, etc. I am always of the belief that no matter how long you have been playing, there is always something you can learn from another guitar player, and i love watching these types of videos to do just that! I love how you break it down and get into detail for new players about arm placement, pick holding, ect...I learned a couple tips from you today! However, i do use the 'pointy end' as well (.74 being my fav pick) I also favour 'palm muting' with some songs. Would be interesting to see your take on teaching others the style of palm-muting and how to apply that to certain songs. Also, thank you for pointing me to the Beatbuddy!! I ordered one and cant wait to get it. ..Ive been using a programmable drum machine but the BeatBuddy sounds MUCH more professional...THANK YOU!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Alex - what a great comment to receive. So glad you enjoyed that video and I hope you'll enjoy plenty more with us here. Great suggestions you had and I've added them to the list. Congrats on your BEATBUDDY Purchase.....it's such a great device! Shane

[@sailorjohn8426]

Only just found this, played for a long time but every day is a school day and always should be. Thank you very much sir, fantastic teaching. Came here as this song breaks my heart, reminding me of a very special girl who yah, broke my heart. Nevermind, onwards upwards and keep strumming 👍👍 Much love from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@travish6427]

I just started learning the guitar very recently and I truly appreciate the videos. I continue finding new things to practice on your channel.

[@jesseserna8424]

My dad was a very talented guitar and fiddle player (country) now at 58 I’m trying to learn again.I have 4 guitars 2 6strings 1 12 strings and a epiphone Les Paul (Custom)electric.But I got a long long way to go. I should have listened to my dad and learned when I was a kid 🥴.thanks for the lesson.

[@08Roadgl]

I really appreciate the technique pointers. They've helped my playing just that quickly!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear it Rob - thanks for commenting! Shane

[@skyhawaii5446]

Good teachers are hard to come by. Thanks for making this video and don't ever change your way of teaching.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that. Glad you enjoyed - cheers! Shane

[@toddwilkinson865]

Shane, you rock. I love your lessons and style. Keep ‘em coming!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Todd - very glad to have you with us and hope you have fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@jcurtsmith]

Wonderful lesson with great tips on strumming! Really like that you do the play along sections! Thanks so much!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Curt - I really appreciate the feedback. Really makes my day. All my best to you - Happy New Year! - Shane

[@Leonardo1963ify]

You are a awesome person and a very gifted musician and I am thankful I found your channel !

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that - my very best to you and I’m glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@eiozzino]

Thank you, starting to see improvement with each new lesson I try! Totally enjoy hanging!

[@northcountryhermit5057]

Thank you! I've watched hundreds of videos from Justin, Guitar Sage, Marty... But YOU SIR? YOU ARE THE CHAMP!! P.S. - I know a good teacher..my mom was a piano soloist with the BSO, taught for 45 years, and 2 students went to Juliard! YOU ARE A GEM!! TY

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Northcountry - such great feedback - really makes my day - hope you are having a ton of fun with it and my very best to you - Happy New Year! Shane

[@MGAutoCAD]

Greatly enjoyed your lesson. For a while I have this feeling I can sing this song. When I'm driving and this song comes up in the radio, I sing it out loud. Don't care who's driving next to me. Will do my best to play and sing it!

[@TommySG1]

Really enjoyed this lesson, your explanations are nice and descriptive for the listener to understand, thank you.

[@pauldelude4126]

Soft loud soft loud just awesome how you reinforce and teach strumming techniques. My wife asked me what are you doing and I told her I was walking the chicken and we both burst out laughing. I get so much out of each and every one of your videos thanks for sharing your knowledge. As a beginner it's great to know there is a site such as yours to help me along.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Paul - I absolutely appreciate your kind words and your encouragement - so happy to have you here with us. Lots more videos coming and hope you enjoy - Happy New Year! Shane

[@mikemaxwell1801]

My man I'll tell you a guitar "conversation" by you is more instructional than hours of lessons and other KZbin instructional videos. Really appreciate it. Just the tips regarding the pick is worth the price of admission. 👏👏👏

[@valleyc]

Terrific lesson! So much helpful information in your video. You put this in very down to earth terms. I learned more about pick holding and strumming than all other videos combined, thank you so much!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Art - glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@hofstrabob]

Just found your website today. Much thanks!!! 62 years old.... playing guitar since 15.... couple of teachers and NO ONE DISCUSSED the subjects of rhythm, guitar picks, etc, .... WOW !!! I immediately heard the difference with my strumming. Excellent teacher and website . Thanks.

[@beemanrunning977]

Your tip on where to place your arm for strumming is exactly what I needed. Thanks Shane!

[@dannymacdonald2750]

Your turning me into a better guitar player( or even one) ,.. 😏😱 who saw THAT coming lol 😂 thanks so much ! 🙏🙏 I didn’t do ALL the right things for my kids growing up but did have a piano & a guitar in the house ( both that I didn’t really play) but that instilled a musical curiosity deeply in two of my three very gifted children! They being young seemed to run with it where I have painfully inched along. I only hope one day to jam with them and at LEAST not cringe 😬🤠 you and others on KZbin have helped immensely! ✌️

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Danny - hope you're having a ton of fun with it! Shane

[@nyacoustics8373]

Awesome useful tips. Very detailed. Great job on this lesson!

[@GuitarAtWork]

.Thank you FM - really glad you enjoyed it - lots more coming and very glad to have you with us! Shane

[@jrcouch4828]

Perfect lesson for me at this stage of my guitar development. TY so much!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear it JR - thanks for that. Happy New Year! Shane

[@markydevine]

This was a brilliant tutorial! Thank you!

[@Guitarplayer724]

Great lesson. I’ve always loved this song.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ono - glad to have you with us here! Shane

[@roygregory572]

Lots of great tips on lots of technics in playing the guitar in general. Thankyou so much

[@annpoehlman9229]

Love this guy. Walk the chicken! The arm positioning reminder, pick handling etc. Such a great Coach!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ann - so great to receive a comment like yours. My best to you and I'm glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@michaeladunne7252]

Great lesson sounds so good !

[@gatoryak7332]

I hadn't ever thought of holding my pick with my middle finger. I tried it and immediately felt comfortable with it. Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear it Gato - it's such a personal thing,....it works for some people but not for others. Best to you, Shane

[@jimhair2816]

Good to see you back with a fun lesson! Hope all is well. Thanks for what you do.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jim - greatly appreciated - glad to have you with us and always happy to hear from you. Cheers! Shane

[@rjat5813]

Thank you for your videos. As a beginner this unlocked turning strumming mechanically into music for the first time. I hope you are doing well. Thanks for putting in all of this work.

[@GuitarAtWork]

So glad! Thank you. Shane

[@russhowe1092]

Great revisit tonight. Like that pick idea..forgot about that. Cheers mate

[@woba7719]

It´s important to remind the basics!! Thanks für this lesson und greetings from Germany.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Wolf - greetings from Canada and I hope you enjoy this one. Glad to have you with us! Shane

[@mikeadkins1854]

Thank what a great help one of my favorites I think I got thos now !👍🎸

[@stevedrugscreensrus6935]

An excellent lesson full of good information. Well done.

[@SomeGuy-nn3if]

That strumming part is so helpful. Thanks!

[@gertvanwyk8989]

Love this song.

[@rambleon2011]

Missing the iconic intro that makes the song so great

[@davidsmith4565]

This was one of the most helpful lessons.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks David - really great to hear that. Hope you have fun with it and Happy New Year! - Shane

[@billt7456]

Very good lesson,thanks

[@maryfigliozzi2117]

That was the funnest and best lesson ever!!!!🎉

[@GuitarAtWork]

Very glad Mary - thank you! Shane

[@lawsonlawson1504]

This is good at explaining stuff most everybody leaves out!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that Lawson - that is what I was hoping for. It's an easy three chord song for most but the detail is all in the right hand. Cheers! Shane

[@billytrayah4069]

many thanks I'm getting it your awesome Shane

[@kwgilf]

Thanks Shane! You always deliver a great lesson. You're the best.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Big thank you Kevin - hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@brucem7726]

Great lesson! Lots of great strumming to work on. As the old song by The Happenings goes...”See You in September.”

[@olivercarroll5178]

Just found your lesson Shane, Brilliant, really learned a lot in a short space of time,subscribed as well, Happy Christmas and Happy New year from Ireland ✅👍🏼

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Oliver - my very best to you and I'm happy to have you here with us. Cheers! and Happy New Year! Shane

[@jayklock6011]

Thank you for the tips! Really helped me.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Very glad Jay - thanks for that! Shane

[@Peetie_Wheatstraw]

Thanks Shane. I had been looking for a good lesson on this song recently .... and here it is.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Ron - happy to hear that and glad to have you with us. Shane

[@reesemay3044]

Best lessons so far. Thanks so much.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Reese - really appreciate it - glad to have you with us - Happy New Year! Shane

[@jimdiskin3760]

shane, sir, i am very dismayed by the rudeness and disrespect in some of the comments of this vid. i love the way you handle it, like a healthy green pine tree you just brush it gently by with a zen-like response. but still. without a doubt you are the most friendly and positive guitar guy on youtube. so i just want to apologize for the sub-cretins who view free lessons as their outlet to act like a-holes. i realize it’s a minority but i do get bothered by the negativity. i have watched and benefited from a number of your videos and i really want to thank you for all you do for the part of the community that actually wants to learn, share and grow. no one can really steal your joy without you surrendering it, but this cowards den of youtube pot shotters can be an ugly place. please never let the rudeness or ignorance bring you down. for every obnoxious moron there’s a good 10 or 20 more who are really grateful for your presence here. thank you again, very sincerely. hey, are you considering offering up ‘guitar at work’ mugs for sale in the future? i’ll buy one! cheers shane. good playing!

[@sandystrait3878]

You always give great "extra" information that helps to improve the sound and improve technique.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Super! Thank you Sandy - happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@Rocky_the_cat_sitter]

there was so much useful info in this video, thank you soooo much!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Rocky! Much appreciated. Shane

[@fklisanti]

You are awesome ! Love the way you teach!

[@everly-shadystudios9900]

You have color and candor when you give your lessons and that sir is priceless! so thank you very much for that.. as far as the song and your lesson goes , I can play along with the song but the problem I'm running into is my standard tuning and the actual recording does not match,

[@stephenwhite9534]

A brilliant lesson, finally getting to grips with 16th notes with walk the chicken, thanks.

[@karenellis2693]

love this!

[@marcelflo2765]

Thank you Shane , love the way you teach !

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Marcel - always great to hear from you - Cheers! Shane

[@andrewsimms4575]

Hi ive just come across you teaching can't you see and i think your awesome dude. Will definitely follow your stuff, cheers Andy from the UK.

[@dalemcsween1091]

Great strumming tips. You are an awesome teacher!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Dale - some important stuff in there for sure. Should help with all strumming - Cheers! Shane

[@StrumHollow]

Thank you! Nicely taught! It's given me some insight into what might be going on with one or two of my students' rhythm playing. Love those chickens ♫♫♫♫

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear it and a big thank you for commenting. Cheers! Shane

[@banjopops67]

Holy crap this guy's an excellent teacher. I wish I could attend lessons with him!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@wallymurray620]

Great to have you back Shane and great song and lesson. As a few have mentioned, missed ya! PS ... Love the “chicken”. LOL

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Wally - ha! Keep walking that chicken! Shane

[@jeffreysturgill7668]

Thanks for spending time with the right hand

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jeff - hope it helps you! Shane

[@alv6535]

Great great lesson. Makes it fun! The Cadd9 is a beautiful chord....Love 'walking the chicken!"

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Shane

[@careyw3161]

Great lesson, entertaining and helpful. I think many instructors are too dry and almost academic in their presentations. You definitely do not have that problem! The result is an enjoyable learning moment that I will remember. Thank you for helping others.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Carey - what a lovely comment - my very best to you and happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@mattjepkes2253]

Thanks for posting this Shane. its a great help. Cheers!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Matt - always good to hear from you and see you soon! Shane

[@davidsmith4565]

been learning for a year. from utube.I really enjoyed this lesson. this was one of the first songs by dozens of instructors. Thank You ." Whack the Chicken" yes|

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks David - glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@Nalanworb]

Shane. So good to see you back here again. Another excellent tutorial my friend. Take care. Kind regards. Alan (Oxford,UK)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Nalanwarb - really appreciate that. Glad to have you here and hope you're having fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@matthewdoyle3349]

Thanks, I'm a beginner and always learning!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Matt - we all keep learning forever. Hope it's going well and that you're having fun with it. Happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@garywellings2281]

Hey learned alot from this guy,thanks man

[@GuitarAtWork]

Very glad Gary - thanks for that. Shane

[@stephencorliss1399]

Great stuff and great energy. Love it...player from NH

[@garyrochussen3430]

Nice go see someone else from NH on here learning from Shane. He's terrific, isn't he?!

[@billmaris5958]

I really miss my courses with you my friend was the highlight of my week

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Bill - always good to hear from you! Hope things are well there? Always enjoyed our time together and I hope the restaurant is doing well - Cheers! Shane

[@SuperHeliboy]

Used to do the flute solo all the time. Great little run.

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure Craig - cool song indeed

[@CMJR143]

Shane, every single time I see one of your videos I think to myself, This Cat is so cool. I tell everyone in my house “ I love this guy

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Charles - so great to hear that! Happy to have you here and hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@ROKRmarc]

Very helpful...Thank you. 🤘🎸😎

[@billisemann1181]

Love your method of teaching….makes it so less intimidating….thanks for the videos!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Bill - have fun with it and very happy to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@jimwhite5964]

Shane, we’ve missed you! So glad to see you back again with another fun song to learn! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jim - glad to be back and thank you for commenting - Cheers! Shane

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific lesson Sean & good to see you back! Great song & one of the very few that I can actually halfass play. However, I use a different strumming pattern and I don't play it that fast. The original MTB band was amazing!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Steve - always good to hear from you man. Cheers! Shane

[@MichaelLloyd]

Fantastic choice of song

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Michael - hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@lawsonlawson1504]

Love this song ...appreciate your insights ...guitar man!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks again Lawson - glad to have you with us Shane

[@billmaris5958]

Always pleasure to watch you my friend

[@GuitarAtWork]

Big thank you Bill - keep rockin! Shane

[@pascalchavanon1930]

Welcome back and thank you 🇫🇷

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Pascal - I really appreciate it and am always glad to hear from you - Cheers! Shane

[@monkeydna7490]

You are a natural teacher

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@madcowusa4277]

One of the most amazing instructionals I've ever seen. That guitar sounds amazing too. Perhaps you have a video of that particular Taylor guitar and how you set up your computer etc to play along? Going to walk my chicken.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks madcow - really appreciate your comment. Glad to have you here with us. I'm just plugging that guitar straight into the mixer and adding a bit of reverb and compression on mix down. The Taylor pickup system is really good I think. Cheers! Shane

[@jimpercival6944]

Thank you so much, you are a great help .

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear that Jim. Thank you! Shane

[@ibew1951]

Ur tutorials are great ! Great job , Thx

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Joe - glad to have you here with us - Happy New Year! Shane

[@RC-Flight]

Yet again another great video, love the play along part and of course walking the chicken 🐔🇨🇦

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Glen - really appreciate you taking the time to comment - hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@bdaudelin]

Great video!!!! "Left hand is What U kno & Right hand is Who UR"

[@GuitarAtWork]

A great way to look at it Brad - a big thank you and glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@jchorzel]

Just kind of stumbled across you....I love your style of teaching. I struggle with strumming patterns and you have helped me a lot. Well Done! (plus, I love "Walk the Chicken"...onee and a twoee, just wasn't doing it for me)

[@13coyote13]

And I thought Horse With No Name was the easiest with only two cords but this song wins hands down, great work thanks again🙃😊

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks - best to you, Shane

[@YOGAMUDRAVIDEOS]

Great video. Thanks!

[@surfside-hj2ue]

Love your channel. Thumbs up!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you surf - hope you're well as can be. Cheers, Shane