How to play 'Jet Airliner' (Steve Miller)

This is SUCH a fabulous song! Join me to learn the basic chords as well as the shuffle rhythms used throughout. We'll tackle the fancy intro bits as well. As always, we'll do a slow speed playalong at first and then a full speed playalong where I call out the chords in real time. A ton of fun!
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[@robertgregg1899]

This is the first time I found somebody that teaches very well thanks so much. I have been playing guitar for 50 years.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - thank you Robert - happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@JeffBailey1999]

Love your instructional videos!!! Definitely one of the best guitar teachers imo on You Tube!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jeff! Shane

[@lonepeakoralsurgery8896]

Your lessons, Patreon, KZbin content, variety of songs, ability to teach to different levels, enthusiasm, etc, etc, deserve all the praise possible. Thank you for your hard work and efforts sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that - greatly appreciated. My very best to you! Shane

[@matthewadams2979]

Steve Miller's parents were good friends with Les Paul. He took lessons from Les Paul. Amazing.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Did not know that - so cool. Thanks Matt. Shane

[@uspsdaveable]

If I remember correctly Les Paul was his godfather ,

[@jamespitman3357]

Wow. He learnt well

[@user-rk4zm3nb5f]

Les was related somehow. What a great teacher to learn from.

[@daddygruntcakes6734]

Les was Steve's Godfather.

[@mauricerobillard612]

I would consider myself as an advanced player but I like the way you teach. Being able to play along with the song first and then add the rift as a the right approach

[@budeyre9769]

Great job as always Shane, love your personal touches on everything you do

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that Bud - best to you, Shane

[@garyhanley3477]

This one is really going to give me a work out. Great song and lesson. Clear and precise. 🙏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Gary - have fun with it! Shane

[@rockycrupi7749]

Hey Shane I took your class over 30 years ago at laurentian high. Amazing grace was first song. I’m still playing

[@GuitarAtWork]

I remember you Rocky - so fun to hear from you and happy to hear you’re still playing. My best to you! Shane

[@jeancole6961]

I play in a band and I love your teaching method. I learn a ton of stuff from you . Keep up the good work brother

[@wallymurray620]

Great song choice Shane, brings back more than a few great memories from high school. For just 3 chords it’s another song that’s teaching me a few new skills, love the shuffle, looks like I have a new song to learn for the weekend. Thanks again, hope all is well. Wally.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Wally - it's a great one for sure. Hope you have fun with it this weekend, always glad to hear from you - Cheers! Shane

[@jeffkennedy5448]

Great song, great lesson. One of my favorite tunes.

[@RC-Flight]

🇨🇦Nice video as usual!🇨🇦 I like the shuffle rhythm. Steve Miller songs are great! Looking forward to trying this out later.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Glen - always appreciate your feedback. My best to you and hope you have fun with this one. Cheers! Shane

[@chancemiller9340]

Excellent shuffle explanation/demonstration.

[@mr2052]

Another great lesson Shane. I love the format of your lessons, with the play along at the end. Definitely going to give this one a try. Thanks for introducing me to the Beat Buddy as well. I have one and I love it.

[@rockman4u2]

Shane, if you only knew what a great teacher you are!! Thank you so much for sharing your passion and talent.😊

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that - really makes my day - my best to you always! Shane

[@dumpsterdonnie3408]

Geez Louise how many years till I can strum like that 😆. Looks so natural and sounds so clean. I see people shredding and all that, but your strum hand is what I'm truly envious of

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Donnie - guitar is all in the right hand. My best to you, Shane

[@sokomusic1228]

Thank you sir, your videos never disappoint!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you for that. It's always fun to make them and to hear from people who are enjoying them. My best to you, Shane

[@larryb3946]

Great job explaining this classic Steve Miller song! My electronics shop teacher in 1978 used to play "Fly Like an Eagle " and this album while we were doing projects.... with 70's Hifi stereo equipment, it was awesome. Thank you sir

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Larry - that’s fabulous! Shane

[@philf4086]

Great instruction on this one, I like how you have various levels of difficulty to present to all of us, at whatever level we are currently at!

[@jimm3328]

Great tutorial as always Shane, much appreciated!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jim - I appreciate the encouraging words. My best to you, Shane

[@kimwilliford6303]

I love this song

[@dirkg7062]

Thank you for teaching me this song. You are a great guitar player and singer.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Dirk, hope it's going well for you. Cheers, Shane

[@gmord3903]

Hi Shane. The tip about anchoring your hand on the bridge during the shuffles is a useful skill to practice. Thanks again!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Happy to hear that - thanks! Shane

[@johnvancedar5354]

Another great one Shane…..and I love the shuffle

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Johnny - always fun to hear from you. I hope you and K are all rested up after your world tour. Cheers, Shane

[@FredBrooks-pz6ri]

Really great lesson, thanks

[@windrider65]

Another great lesson Shane. I've found that if I tab out my own sheets while watching the lesson a few times helps me to learn the songs better for memory. When I quit living in a travel trailer I'm going to get a Beat Buddy for sure. Take care of yourself and your family and stay warm this winter up in Canada. From Charlie in Georgia.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Charlie - a very thorough approach - I like it. Best to you, Shane

[@matthiashamburg5980]

Long awaited, great stuff.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Matthias - hope you have fun with this one. Cheers! Shane

[@matthiashamburg5980]

@@GuitarAtWork you made my weekend 🤗

[@buckzx12r]

Excellent!

[@Cicada2010]

Great lesson and teaching style!

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@sapelesteve]

👍👍🎸🎸As usual. fantastic lesson Shane! Hope that all is well on your end.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - I appreciate you. All is well here thank you - hope same for you. I am beginning to hunker down for the long winter ahead. Ugh. Shane

[@kevstwistedhumor9468]

Another great lesson as always! Thank you from Japan!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kev - my best to you! Shane

[@jimwaller5465]

Excellent Lesson and a soon to be add to my set list! Thank You!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jim - happy to hear that. My best to you! Shane

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Awsome stuff as always. For a simple chord prgression, ther's actually alot going on here. Shane and coffee...great start to my Saturday...thanjs pal...

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Chris - best weekend to you! Shane

[@geremycope9042]

Great song! Thanks for the lesson.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Geremy - best to you and have fun with it, Shane

[@ralex3697]

Shane plays and teaches well, a rare combination

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that. My best to you, Shane

[@johnwestcott5606]

Great lesson, Shane! Really cool!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks John. My best to you, Shane

[@kimwilliford6303]

I love the way you teach ❤❤❤❤

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@johnhassall1782]

Brilliant thanks, great song to learn!

[@TommieG63]

You're an amazing instructor. Signing up this weekend.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@philcrowley1344]

I love this thanks so much for posting.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Phil - happy to hear you enjoyed. Have fun with it, Shane

[@ROKRmarc]

Excellent trainin' right there...🤘🎸😎

[@KenToney]

Crazy how all his hits came out within a year or two of each other 1976

[@tarawilliams228]

You are a great teacher and I thank you very much sir.

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@MVos-md3rp]

Dude, your energy makes me wanna play!

[@Chance-ry1hq]

I just came across your videos. You are a great guitar teacher. And I mean great. I’ve been through several of your videos, and I am playing the songs in less than an hour. Keep up the great work. I’m headed to your patreon site.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that. Glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@willwetherell7265]

Great song great teacher! Thanks 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Will - much appreciated! Shane

[@ralex3697]

He is a great teacher

[@markdavis5970]

Oh man I actually started laughing because I love jamming to this old tune so much..I am all alone but It don't feel like It..Thanks so much for these lessons Shawn..Im getting goooood..LoL

[@stuartmorton662]

Dude I love your teaching methods. I’ve been looking for a drum pattern machine that’s easy to use . Thanks😟 I will try out the beat buddy

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Stuart - I’ve had a BeatBuddy for many years now. Love it! Shane

[@enzoincredibile6661]

Great !!! 🤩🎶🎵 Thanks!

[@scoobydoo4087]

Great lesson

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Scooby - much appreciated. Cheers! Shane

[@brettCB]

Nice lesson …. Great song

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Brett! Shane

[@333hotshot33]

I have improved greatly since I started with your tutorials, But I also wanted to point out that in the song. Steve, plays a chorus-verse-then the riff. Then he starts vocals..

[@barbararustici574]

Molto bella mi diverto a studiarla ritmo grandioso. Grazie maestro👏🏻👍🏻

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Barbara - my very best to you! Shane

[@jerryhunt8274]

Your a guitar teacher genius

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thank you Jerry. My best to you! Shane

[@jasonhall947]

Good stuff! Subbed

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jason. Happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@philipjanek3864]

I'll share this with my grandson 👌

[@GuitarAtWork]

Excellent. Cheers! Shane

[@lucp252]

“Great to have that kind of detail but don’t do it at the expense of the song”. That’s great advice that i often/usually don’t follow. I seem to get bogged down on learning the riffs or trying some lead but often don’t complete the song. Should I/one play along to the song and gradually add the riffs or lead? Another great lesson by the way.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - I’m in full agreement. Play along with the recording as well as yours able and try to add the detail as you go. Don’t wait until you’ve nailed all the detail to play through the song - my best to you, Shane

[@luckyfamilyman]

Thx man 😎

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@sirwinston2368]

Hey! That beautiful Taylor looks like it's going to hit the desktop every time you swing it back and forth. Gives me the chills dude. Be careful!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks for that. Others have mentioned it too. Will adjust. Cheers! Shane

[@kenread5934]

Your videos are always great. I love the sound from your Taylor. Can you share the model no.?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ken - much appreciated. It’s a Taylor 814CE (2019). Cheers, Shane

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

Hey man thanks. I forgot about that song. Now I'm fartin around with that shuffle.couple days ago I figured out Tuesdays gone. I love fing new songs to play.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Excellent. Hope you’re having fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@mikeberg5003]

Paul's primary source of income later in his later years was the royalties he got from Miller's version of this song. It helped him to care for his wife who was gravely ill. And I highly recommend people search for Paul's original version. IT ROCKS.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that Mike - amazing story for sure. I really liked the original version too. Cheers, Shane

[@martincummins8528]

Thank you, grew up on Steve Miller. I'll be tackling this puppy. PS. Check out 'Ghengis Blues', to see Paul Pena in a documentary from Tuva and his throat singing capabilities. Savage stuff. Enjoy, and thanks again. Greetings from Ireland.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Martin - hope you have fun with it. I’ll look at the Paul Pena stuff you mentioned. Cheers! Shane

[@davidshort5947]

I could have sworn I learnt this from you several months ago.

[@madcowusa4277]

Really excellent man. Took me 4 years to get the skills to master this starting from absolute zero, below zero actually haha. Catching up.

[@MM-rr1kp]

that guitar really projects

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - Taylor 814CE. Cheers, Shane

[@ManshedTV]

I have the same coffee ☕

[@davidfleming4193]

Can the beat buddy be played through the computer? I do not have pickups on my acoustic guitar ... so no amp.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi David, You would need some sort of interface to get the BB into the computer. Cheers, Shane

[@vinbrafon]

How about Justin Townes Earle's "Flint City Shake It".

[@eddieloid]

I want that shirt! Where d’ya get it?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks Eddie - Levi’s. Cheers, Shane

[@ractorstudios]

👏🤟

[@GuitarAtWork]

Cheers lad! Shane

[@karmicselling4252]

... As I get on the 787 !

[@geoffd3416]

probably been asked, but what Taylor model is that? Thanks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Geoff - it’s a 2019 814CE

[@jakemaffucci1008]

Steve played this live with a Les Paul that Les finally gave him after years of ( making Steve earn it)

[@SuperJoker759]

What guitar is that. Good sound

[@cheddarcarr720]

The capo is why you're guitar was buzzing get a billy strings capo the way the bluegrass capos go on they truly tighten down all the strings

[@robertailman5092]

I have wondered why people have capoed at the third fret, instead the 2nd fret? B/C apparently Steve Miller tuned down a half step...,I wonder...,anybody know for sure?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Robert - agreed - you see it out there so many ways. Cheers, Shane

[@user-fo9uc8em4x]

Please teach The Letter

[@GuitarAtWork]

Great song. Thank you! Shane

[@alfatone2654]

Rock and roll...A D G moved to C F B

[@clbdyc]

You know who invented Beatbuddy?

[@ctlt-pg4tm]

Big Old D Bag

[@davidhattman7649]

you should seek out the original version written and performed by Paul Pena. IMO the original is far superior than this version.

[@gsprasanna6382]

Could talk a little slower !

[@jackleavermusic]

Too much coffee 😂

[@johnnyanglo6709]

Shane, rather than talking about what you're going to talk about, just start talking about it from the beginning. If it takes more than 20 seconds to get to the point of the video, you are losing viewers. Most people just skip the long intros anyway and jump ahead to avoid the "talking about what you're going to talk about" sections. Be "ABC," Accurate, Brief, and Clear.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Wrong Johnny. But thanks for your input. I have access to the analytics in youtube for all of my videos - including view duration and you could not be more wrong. Best, Shane

[@thetube237]

Too basic for me.

[@parkershilling9896]

Talks too much.

[@rpg5452]

gained a new sub tonight.. good job man I'll check some of your other vid... I'm a bass player but I'm always looking toward getting my acoustic repertoire a bit more diverse... cheers

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@Nazman06]

The thing I hate about these is that they always show you how to play the chords. It is supposed to be how to play the song. Not how to play chords. Players should already know their chords

[@axiombuilders8440]

Awesome.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Shane

[@thetruechamp9538]

I don’t know why I chuckled like a juvenile when you said “there is more than one way to finger an A”.