How to play 'Harvest Moon' by Neil Young

Here's a top ten campfire classic for sure - join me to learn the chord shapes and strumming patterns to this amazing song. We'll take apart the main riff slowly and do a slow speed playalong and then a full speed playalong toward the end. We also look at more lead ideas at the end of the video and jam with the looper. Fun!
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[@johnnybgood7812]

The only thing wrong with this channel is that Shane doesn’t have an “m” instead of a “k” after number of subscribers! A fabulous tutor with infectious enthusiasm.

[@FrankRizzo557]

agree

[@larrybrown3504]

I decided to learn at 70 , I think your going to make that possible. Thanks a ton.

[@joconnor59]

Best Teacher out there makes it so enjoyable Top Guy 5 Star 🌟 from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - greatly appreciated. Cheers! Shane

[@423gtrman]

Made my day. Been playing this song wrong for so many years and you have made it so much easier. You did your job.... Thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous! Shane

[@drsage1626]

This video puts every other Harvest Moon teaching video to shame. You are many levels above all the other Internet teachers I've seen. I love to play the guitar, but compared to most I have no talent.....I have had to work hard at guitar over the years and got decent at finger picking by practicing until my fingers bled......as they say! I started with that because I thought if I could learn to finger pick, strumming would be a walk in the park and when I decided to work on "strumming" I picked Harvest Moon to start that process. When I watch the other Harvest Moon instructional videos I have to play them in slow motion to figure out when to strum up or down......YOU understand that just being able to play the notes isn't sufficient to make music, you actually have to have rhythm and your CLEAR instruction on when to strum up or down followed by playing the WHOLE song in perfect rhythm makes it so much easier to follow and learn. I was able to learn and play all the parts in just a couple of hours thanks to your video. Usually it takes me a week or two, even for a relatively easy song like this. I've been a guitar hack long enough and now in my 70's I have the time and the NEED to master this instrument. You will be my Yoda, I'm signing up and hope you keep doing this long enough to help me reach my goals. May the Force be with you!😎

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that. Very glad to have you here with us - thanks for the encouraging words. Cheers! Shane

[@emmanuelbernard7673]

hello, i agree with you, tips the songsterr application is very good to help for explain the rythm of the song, too

[@gericla]

The A7sus4 is harder than it needs to be. Sounds great with an A6sus4 instead

[@gericla]

Doesn't show how to do the mouth harp solo

[@toneydavis9802]

All of his instructional videos are first class.

[@wallymurray620]

Great song choice again. A year ago I wouldn’t have ever even tried this and now I can’t wait to dig in. Thanks again and have a great long weekend. 😎

[@GuitarAtWork]

That’s fabulous Wally - keep me posted on progress! Shane

[@russhowe1092]

Hey Shane, Can I play the Broom, lol great Song. Neil Young along with Gordon Lightfoot... definitely the best Muso's to come out of 🇨🇦 Canada. Brilliant Lesson ...thanks mate.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thank you Russ - that's hilarious. I remember that broom scene from the MTV video. Fabulous! My best to you there lad - cheers, Shane

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

The funny part was there really was a broom one of the stray Gators I can't remember which one who it was in the band did definitely play a broom and it was on the track

[@tenlittleindians]

Let's not forget Edward Bear, also from Canada.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@tenlittleindians no. Ann and Nancy Wilson are not from Canada. Better Google the heart band members. Neither was Steve fossen Howard leese or Roger Fisher Ann Nancy Wilson were military brats. Born in California raised all over mainly Seattle.

[@stickmanrick2700]

Sorry today Gordon Lightfoot passed away just thought I'd share that with the group.

[@richardlynch5632]

The sweeps of the broom really makes this tune😉😎👍 😎👍❤🖖

[@GuitarAtWork]

So fun on that MTV video for sure

[@ericrudy2504]

One of my favorite songs to play. You do such a wonderful job of explaining the lessons. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your videos.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Eric - so great to receive a comment like that. My best to you, Shane

[@micahwashburn6309]

I've watched several tutorials of this song and so far yours is the most comprehensive! I have been obsessing over learning this song and have only gotten so far because I haven't been able to get the strumming pattern down. Thank you so much! Just subscribed and liked too ❤

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Micah. Very glad to have you here with us. Have fun with it. Shane

[@johnnycmajor]

I cannot subscribe for some reason. I tried ..

[@KS-bg3zd]

hi dear shane.the one of the best classic.i love this song.thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you KS - that's super! I really love this song too. Hope you have fun with it. Cheers, Shane

[@PCNuttall]

Shane wow you are a talented player and a great teacher. Thanks for this song!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paul - glad to have you here. Shane

[@maminiainarasolofo4421]

Thank you sir, I really appreciate your guitar lesson!🥰🤩👌💐

[@jimmythenoo365]

Absolutely brilliant lesson. A lot of hard work put in to produce it. Great song too. Much appreciated. 👏😀

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mark - I really appreciate the encouragement. It's always fun to make these videos and I really enjoy hearing from people like yourself who are enjoying them. My best to you, Shane

[@71jakeman]

Shane - you’re a great teacher and I appreciate your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jake - my best to you! Shane

Thanks mate, right off the bat, you made a fingering situation better. Playing this song 100% better after watching only one time.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fantastic - very happy to hear. Have fun with it! Shane

[@Bbjhggggjffhhhh]

Excellent lesson....very helpful...always loved this song but never took time to learn it....thankyou

[@Spencer8242]

Wow thanks man i finally got it down pat thanks to you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Spencer - that is great news! Shane

[@Coltbreath]

Shane Thank You for the Capo recommendation! It works great. Was working on My Sweet Lord

[@maryloudunn365]

exceptional video. Best I've seen thank you very much

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mary - very glad you enjoyed. My best to you! Shane

[@Scanito]

By far, the best "Harvest Moon" lesson! Thanks Shane, great work. Regard from Mexico city.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Scanito - regards from Ottawa! Shane

[@cbworrall]

Shane, Happy “Aloha Friday” Friday to you. I enjoy your lessons and awesome attitude. Keep up the good work. This song is such a mellow classic, thank you for posting, keep up the good work!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Chris - I really appreciate that. Glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@marty070739]

clearest lesson EVER thanks

[@FlowerdyPilllow]

Thanks for this, appreciate the effort you put in. You make the world better for everyone watching and learning. All the best.

[@cjsullivan8780]

Glad to see you do a lesson in drop D! Miss ya!

[@steve4529]

What's the chord/shape at the end of Riff #2 ? That's the most challenging one, so far... Great tutorial as always !

[@Weeeasy]

Brill Loved it , great tutorial as per usual.

[@GregCollard-b1j]

You’re an amazing teacher

[@GuitarAtWork]

Big thank you! Shane

[@utbronell]

Guitar part done. Harmonica solo done. Just have to be able to do them at the same time now!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous Kat - congrats! Have fun with it! Shane

[@donaldhosford1068]

You're a very good teacher good job 👍👍👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@dxm57]

You continue to amaze!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Daniel - much appreciated! Shane

[@jcnz9861]

Superb!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed - thank you! Shane

[@chezbranski]

Good lesson but unless I’m mistaken you don’t say what the fingering is for the “fancy D”

[@jimhollis41]

Thanks for playing the intro the same way I do without all the extra movement. No need to move the middle 2 fingers at all. Just use the pinky and first finger for the moving parts.

[@RonaldMarceau]

It's really a great lesson! Your explanations are clear and easy. Thanks for making it. Cheers. 😊

[@RoosterStone]

Excellently shown! Would love to see you dive into Neil Young's, "Wondering". ~ Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - and a great suggestion too. Cheers! Shane

[@michaelstrickland6592]

I didn't realize Michael Caine taught guitar. Thanks Shane! Nice!

[@colinmacdonald8377]

This is an awesome lesson. Love musical your taste too!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Colin - much appreciated and very glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@desmay8882]

Fantastic lesson. Thanks Shane

[@johnwestcott5606]

Terrific lesson, Shane! My only suggestion would be to do a playthrough first to see how the whole song should sound and be played. In my experience at least with tutorials, I find this to be most helpful. Other than that, I love your teaching approach and style!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John. I getcha and somewhat agree with you - but…..most would not sit through a play through - they’d move along. Shane.

[@johnwestcott5606]

@@GuitarAtWork Probably so. You know your audience best.

[@christopherkuefler9839]

Great lesson...

[@Andrew-hu9ke]

Brilliant lesson Shane as always - thank you for the inspirational sessions 👍🎸😎

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Andrew - greatly appreciated. Always fun to do these videos and to hear from people who enjoy them. Cheers, Shane

[@paulbanner9612]

Nice harmonics Shane ..👍👏👏Great 👍🎸👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paul - they're really cool for sure. Cheers, Shane

[@antoniobriciomoreno7190]

Perfect tutorial, easy, clear and good explanation. Tks for share.

[@ddmr44]

Great lesson! Easy to follow. Thank you!

[@perryd6761]

Shane, great job as always on your lesson here. You make learning easy and fun. One suggestion. Cut back on the coffee a bit. I wish I could play you at 75% because you talk so fast! Keep on rockin'.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Perry. Much appreciated. I believe there is a 75% playback option on youtube. Cheers, Shane

[@quarkyman1]

Brilliant, absolutely flippin brilliant. Neil Young lovin Brit since ‘72. Dylan before that tho.🤣😊

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that - happy to have you here! Shane

[@budeyre9769]

Great lesson as always Shane, love Neil Young, Heart of Gold was one of the first songs I really remember as a kid. Our teams are golfing, might as well learn some new songs!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! For sure Bud - thanks for that. Summer is here. Cheers, Shane

[@billsmith6745]

Really great teaching method! Good voice too 🙂

[@scotthoff8483]

Great instructions, thank you for the tutorial!!

[@markletus8535]

Great job Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mark - much appreciated and always fun to hear from you. Shane

[@michaelraphelson2919]

Nice lesson. Thank you. 😊

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mike - cheers! Shane

[@sjd5750]

On the G6 I play it with ring finger 5th fret/ low E (6th string), and index finger 3rd fret/high E (first string)...Idk if that's still a G6, but it sounds right.

[@philipnixon7835]

Thanks for the lesson. Could you explain the fingering for the 'Fancy D' ?

[@Northyorkspaul]

Vey good!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that. Hope you're having fun! Shane

[@turgayhassan1684]

Is there anywhere I can find the song with the chords from you thanks 🙏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Sure thing Turgay - go to patreon.com/guitaratwork

[@JVR-lu4zd]

Great song. Hey Shane would you consider a fingerstyle arrangement of Poco Crazy Love? Thank you Sir always enjoy your videos.....

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - I'll give that song some thought. Hope you're having fun with it! Shane

[@ltloeser]

Another great lesson - thanks. I believe that you're off on your harmonics by one. The one extra you're showing is the 4th one-on the D string. Check out the KZbin of Neil in January 1993 on Leno's show.

[@David-xf2uh]

What model Taylor guitar is that? It has a nice rich tone.

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@dublinbluetune]

Can anyone tell me if you're supposed to play the low D string (E tuned down) when you're playing the A7sus chord?

[@GuitarAtWork]

No - don’t play that string. Begin strum on the A string. Cheers, Shane

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Such a fun song to play especially when you get it rolling with the right kind of strum I always love the way high up on the neck and then it just kind of gently works its way down just a great Neil song. Of course instead of the beat buddy you could have got the broom buddy out just like the track Have a good weekend Shane

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure Kev - thanks for that. Love the broom in the video! Best to you and glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@michaelzamora9851]

Is there a link for a beat buddy?

[@michaelzamora9851]

You are an amazing teacher, sir! I’m going to play this at an open mic night next week!! Just played it for the first time with you excellent help! ❤

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mike. My best to you! Shane

[@guitarbeb]

hi ! How about showing us Downward Dog ?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks for that - I’d have to relearn it myself. Best to you! Shane

[@KenToney]

What code is Harvest Moon I couldn’t get it to show? Thanks

[@willie6911bv]

When you buy the beatbuddy, do you have autimatical access to the library of all songs? Greets

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Willie - good question. The song matching tool on their website is completely free. Then, they have premium content bundles that have various artists etc. Really amazing. But - the first step is to grab a BEATBUDDY and then you can explore all of the amazing stuff you can add to it - or you can just leave it as is…..and it’s still fabulous. Cheers! Shane

[@lowellcrites77]

how do you find anything on the web page ?

[@antipodesman2]

Am I wrong? This tune seems similar to Horse with no Name. Definately more complex though.

[@michellelauren5155]

Love the lesson but what’s with the speed talking … wow! … how about slowing it down a tad … just a thought

[@antipodesman2]

That's just the way he is. Get over it. He does great tutorials. End of story.😊

[@larrnew]

You remind me of Rodney Dangerfield…😁

[@jerrywscott]

Nice job but I wish you would talk slower. You are running along at high speed that’s hard to follow.

[@mrclean9501]

You can slow the video playback speed with the gear icon

[@brianbarwick908]

Joe Rogan > neil young

[@Gitanemarcello]

Great lesson thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks! Shane

[@friscokid21]

Harvest Moon is my favorite Neil Young album. Its nearly a perfect album where every song flows so well from one to the next and each track is brilliant. The title track and Unknown Legend are two my top Neil Young selections..

[@tommystone5202]

Hey Shane Thanks for Harvest moon.

[@tenlittleindians]

I wonder what key harmonica he uses to play along with this?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hiya - the song is in the key of D - a D harmonica will do the trick. Cheers, Shane

[@dmyerstc55]

Didn’t you do this before?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Don - it was one of my very first videos years ago. Everything is better with this one. Cheers, Shane

[@rick423]

Shane , can’t help but smile listening to you play, so talented . Great idea to redo some earlier lessons, additional information , improved camera work and Beat Buddy adds new dynamic. Thxs for all your efforts.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Rick - much appreciated. You've been here since the very beginning and I very much value your input. All the best! Shane

[@janbenschop7597]

Where do I go for the paper? I don't know anything about Patreon. Like your teaching style...

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Jan - you can find these sheets and many many more at patreon.com/guitaratwork Hope you’ll join us there! Shane

[@nedcramdon1306]

Dang... this is definitely one of the best of the many hundreds of videos I have watched over the years! I'm in.

[@sapelesteve]

As always, fantastic lesson Shane! I had just watched Neil doing a live version of this song on MTV Unplugged the other day on YT! An amazingly gifted musician for sure! Anyway, hope that all is well with you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - I saw the very same video just the other day,. Fabulous. All is well here and hope same for you. Cheers, Shane

[@hilmar6931]

By far Shane, the best lesson I've seen. I'm dreaming to play that song at least as brilliant as you do. It is not forbidden to dream about! Thank you. Well done! Hilmar from Berlin

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Hilmar - glad you enjoyed. My best to you! Shane

[@hurrrickcanesdd]

Hi Shane, recently discovered your channel. 🎉 I'm new to guitar and just wanted to say thank you for teaching so many awesome older songs. Keep it up please!

[@SirLeDoux]

Great tutorial-thank you very much.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@joepringle9028]

OMG Great Song Great Tutorial been waiting on this one

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Joe - that's super. Hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@joepringle9028]

@@GuitarAtWork Fun life couldn't get any better. I work from home and between calls I have you on my lap top, my guitar in my hands and the Beat Budy on the floor. Also got the Foot switch which is absolutely great cause when a call comes in "one press" of the foot switch button to mute and there you go. Fun isn't even close. more like ecstatic. They say getting old sucks. Bah Hummbug. LOl

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@joepringle9028 Ha! That’s SO great Joe - keep rockin’ brother! Shane

[@MrBritishGent]

Marvellous and inspiring!

[@shelleylarkin7780]

Great channel, thanks so much!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Shelley - glad you’re enjoying! Shane

[@lowellcrites77]

love song but hard to see finger position on the cords

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Lowell - hard to get the perfect camera angle. Download the song sheets at patreon.com/guitaratwork Cheers, Shane

[@Samstraysongs]

Ten stars, you are a likable guy, good but great teacher, many thanks**********'s

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sam - my best to you! Shane

[@johngeorgemurr6256]

Class as usual thanks Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - cheers, Shane

[@ellyba37]

Your one cool guy thank you

[@PeteFolksinger]

I like "Make all the right faces"

[@davidradley8837]

What a great song to teach the class ! Because of your skills, you have been able to teach an old dog new tricks. I must admit that the double dots on the neck save me as I position my fingering down there in no man’s land . My subscription to your Patreon site is the best money spent each month by far. Your formula for teaching , presentation and never ending optimism towards our varied abilities is spot on. Thanks Shane, your extremely gifted.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you David - Really great to have you here with us. Have fun with it! Shane

[@PeterJoeGraham]

we Irish talk very quickly,,i have to say i can understand this man completely,i have trouble with some American accents, but not here ,great lesson, many thanks for the upload,,, good luck for you

[@sylvainbourbeau4945]

Hi Shane your one of the top for me buddy i am addicted to your amaizing videos i wish i cauld put more time with my guitar. I would like to know were could i find your BEATBUDDY and what exacly your are using to have your beats.Iwould like to get exacly wath you are using. Thanks in advence and do give up your nice job.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sylvain - I appreciate you. I’m using the BEATBUDDY and the Aeros Loop Studio. You can get them at singularsound.com make sure to use the promo code GAW10 at checkout to save 10%. Cheers! Shane

[@Gratefulman1965]

Great song, great lesson! With summer coming on this tune will come in handy for those weekend BBQ get togethers! Thank you🎶

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure - it'll be a lot of fun. Thanks for that - much appreciated! Shane

[@markwilson8977]

great lessons i did the wild horses one n im happy to say i can play it BUZZING MY HEAD OFF THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR LESSONS🤓🤓

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mark - very glad it’s working for you. Have fun with it! Shane

[@texaszag8748]

I remember when you hit 20,000 subscribers. It seemed like a big deal at the time, but not so much anymore. Congrats on passing 100,000!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! It is really exciting for sure. So glad you've been here since the beginning. Much appreciated - Cheers, Shane

[@brianogrady7900]

Great teacher making complicated song fairly not to hard BEST Wishes

[@enzoincredibile6661]

Great Channel! Thanks for All the good stuff ! 🎸🎵🎶👍 Greetings from Austria

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Enzo - glad to have you here. Cheers! Shane

[@malcolmwithnall7870]

Harvest Moon was played at my daughters Wedding, for the first dance, thanks for your tutorial I will have a go at playing it ,,PS great tutorial......

[@kevinthomas5475]

You really are a great teacher and very big thank you for a fantastic lesson.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kevin - greatly appreciated! Shane