How to play 'Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress' by The Hollies

[@stonehaven2289]

Awesome lesson ..this is one of my all time favorite songs from my youth..

[@GuitarAtWork]

It's a great song for sure. Thanks for that and glad you are enjoying. Happy to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@ronnietravis741]

this song came on the radio the other day and I thought "why haven't I learned this one yet?" then this popped up. thank you so much. you're a great teacher

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ronnie - that's super. Hope you're having fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@mosholion4041]

Excelent class and very good instructor,!Thank you!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you liked it! Shane

[@johnvancedar5354]

What a beautiful song taught by the BEST KZbin instructor out there. Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Johnny - Happy New Year to you! Shane

[@josephamellio6803]

For years I wanted to learn this song. You made it easy. Love how you go through it numerous times to reinforce what you are teaching. By the time I got through watching the lesson it was almost all learned. Great job, I subscribed and will be referring to your lessons frequently.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Joseph - very glad to hear all of that. Happy you’re here with us - cheers! Shane

[@anneshepard2656]

Me Too! Thank you Shane :-) I’ve been wanting to learn the introduction for ages! Got it down roughly in 30 minutes, now I’ll work on tightening up the finger work & picking.

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@anneshepard2656 that’s really super Anne - great work - thank you! Shane

[@monkeydna7490]

I really appreciate the way you teach Rock ON!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Shane

[@urbanoramos5229]

The year I was born and like many gems this one is another one I never heard ,thanks for that

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Urbano - I hope it's a ton of fun for you. Cheers, Shane

[@DBBTexasTele]

Thanks for taking the time to really show us slowly how to play songs and riffs. Much appreciated!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - appreciate you being here! Shane

[@chirilas5217]

Great tutorial. Now I got it perfectly. Wow, at last I can play it correctly. Thank you, and congratulations for this opportunity to learn one of the greatest song of the 70’s.👏👍👏

[@jerryespinoza]

Thank you , I really like the way you enjoy playing guitar. Great Lesson !

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed, Shane

[@john749]

Just found this. Great song choice. Thank you for great lesson!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks John, glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@SixstringLately]

One of all time favorite songs. So cool you put together a lesson for this one. Thank you very much.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Geremy - hope you have fun with this one! Shane

[@Martin_HD28]

This lesson actually had me pick up my Martin HD28 for the first time in 2 years. You sir are an amazing instructor!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paul - that's great news. I have an HD28 as well. Great sounding guitar for sure. My best to you and happy to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@Ken-dj6by]

This is by far the best lesson on this song, great job and thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ken - much appreciated. Happy to have you here with us. Best, Shane

[@Ken-dj6by]

@@GuitarAtWork Your teaching style is phenomenal, seems to get right into the head and heart of the guitar player, knowing exactly what they want to learn and how to learn it. I come away feeling like someone actually knows my needs in advance and answers my questions before I ask them, so very cool!

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@Ken-dj6by thanks Ken - super! Shane

[@roxyc4438]

Fun to catch you so soon after you posted this! Appreciate all you do for us ~ love being a new Patron. :)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Roxy - always great to hear from you. I always have fun doing this and it's great to hear from people who enjoy these videos. My best to you, Shane

[@dukeofearl4117]

Your Patreon is well worth my money. I snagged a Beatbuddy right after Christmas they were almost 1/2 off. I had another beat pedal but it was way too complicated. I love my Beatbuddy. Thanks for another great song.

[@GuitarAtWork]

That’s SO great - thank you for that and I truly hope that others will follow suit. The BeatBuddy is fabulous indeed. Best to you! Shane

[@stevelankford7087]

I’ve always done this electric so I’m stocked about this lesson, cool stuff here Thanks Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - I hope you have fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@meganostra6633]

You are so thorough and accurate and, wow man. Thanks Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jake! Shane

[@Gulfstreamer]

This is the song that made me want to pick up the guitar! Thank you, Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's SO great Jason - thank you! Really fun to hear that. Best to you, Shane

[@ZestyMilk]

Just heard this song on the radio for the first time yesterday, what a coincidence! Great lesson as always Shane

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Noah - that's super. Best to you - Cheers, Shane

[@KS-bg3zd]

good song and shafel rithm is fantastic.thank.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you KS - I hope you have fun with it. Cheers, Shane

[@johnvancedar5354]

What a beautiful song to learn from the BEST KZbin instructor out there. Happy New Year Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Johnny - greatly appreciated. Always glad to hear from you. Cheers! Shane

[@pjmsimmons]

Hadn’t heard of this one but it’s a peach! Thanks Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paul - Happy New Year Lad - my very best to you! Shane

[@KimConner-f5u]

Best guitar teacher ever the way he shows all the beats and chords to every song❤ he knows what he is doing. Thanks for your patience and help.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - my best to you! Shane

[@dannytempleton2619]

@@GuitarAtWork Thank you for your tutorial on Long Cool Woman. I subscribed so looking forward to more lessons.

[@Celldroid]

Great energy and enthusiasm Shane. Rockin !

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Lyle - always fun to make these videos. Best to you! Shane

[@Hg999k]

You are so thorough on your lessons. Thank you for that! Keep up the great work!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Gene and very glad it's working for you. Cheers, Shane

[@jimross9429]

Having a great time with your lessons just ordered my BeatBuddy can’t wait for it to arrive. I also joined your Pateron It would be cool if you also included the drum pattern in your lessons.

[@philf4086]

Super, super, super! I've wanted to know the details of this song for years and it isn't as intimidating with your presentation to learn from!! Thanks Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Phil - that's really great news. I really hope you have fun with it and always glad to have you here with us. Shane

[@Ed-mo2np]

Hey buddy where have you been, love all your videos. Thanks. Keep'em coming.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Ed! I've been here - hope all is well with you - Cheers! Shane

[@chuckstang]

Another quality tutorial Shane. Thank you sir. 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you CL - my best to you and I really appreciate the feedback - Cheers, Shane

[@wallymurray620]

You have no idea how excited I am that you’ve put this song out, an all time favourite 😃. I’m a little scared watching the intro but can’t wait to dig in. Thanks again Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

That is SO great Wally - thank you! I know the intro can look a little intimidating but just take it note by note....it'll push you a bit and will really help your technique for things to come. My best to you and always happy to hear from you. Cheers, Shane

[@ExperienceEric]

Just keep playing the intro every day, you will get it.

[@StoicTrader-]

The best of the best, love ya brother

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you my friend - a happy 2022 to you! Shane

[@maraalvarez7695]

WHAT A CLASSIC...ABSOLUTE DYNAMITE OPENING AND TUTORIAL SHANE....WHOO HOO...Can't wait to grab my guitar and tryyyy this one with you!!! THANK YOU AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mara - Happy New Year to you and always glad to have you with us. Cheers! Shane

[@KevinORourke25]

Absolutely love this song. Great work as usual Shane

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kevin! I really had fun with this one. Always happy to hear from you and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Best to you, Shane

[@oakmtnman]

Nice goin' Shane!! Thank you

[@kylasimpson5558]

Thanks Shane really cool beat buddy happy new year 😉👍😙

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kyla! My very best to you over there - stay safe and happy! Shane

[@TheOreoChild]

Awesome lesson, thanks!!!

[@walterpetronella1595]

I loved the camp fire version so much I subscribed to your channel......Man you rock. My buddy taught me the basics of guitar 15 years ago so since then i'm self taught. I have watched a few others on you tube over the yrs. I think you top them all. I'm definitely a Shane Simpson student

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Walter - very glad to have you here with us and I really appreciate the kind words. Cheers! Shane

[@412bones]

Outstanding thank you Shane

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - my best to you! Shane

[@bosconibbles6777]

You did a great job! Love your energy at the beginning!!

[@Limfeather1]

New to your channel, wish I would have found it sooner. I really like your approach to teaching. I would love to see Tesla "What you give".

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Troy - glad to have you here with us. Great song suggestion. Cheers! Shane

[@paulbanner9612]

Happy new year Shane . Very good once again 👏 👌 👍🎸👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Happy New Year to you Paul - my very best to you and thanks! Shane

[@ColdCanadian911]

I’m learning this. I’m following your video and I’m great-full I found it on KZbin. Thank you for the video. I’m not quite at the shuffle part yet, just finished up to the fourth bar. Just trying to get it to sound like the song seems to be the real struggle for me.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Keep at it - once you know it well enough you’ll be able to hear what you’re playing from more of a distance. It’s a really big deal. Shane

[@walterpetronella1595]

appreciate it...love this song

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Walter it is a really great song. Glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@highfive6553]

Great Song!! Great Instructor!!

[@MrDallman]

Hi Shane , another masterclass from you as always ….Been practicing this for 3 hours now and it’s finally sounding right….Happy new year . From West Sussex UK.

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's great news and a big thank you for that. Always happy to have you here with us. Best, Shane

[@burtfranksenbeans1276]

I really enjoy your lessons. Thanks for this one. Didn't even know I wanted to play it till I saw your video. As far as the beat buddy, I bought one about three or four years ago and loved it but it stopped working after the first couple years. I possibly got a lemon or some other explanation and possibly they've improved the reliability. Great drum sounds, I must say Cheers and thanks again.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Burt - much appreciated. Glad to have you here. The Beatbuddy is absolutely fabulous. My experience with the company and the people there has been stellar and I'll bet they'd be happy to help you with yours. Cheers, Shane

[@gordonbezanson4710]

Play through is everything. 🤟

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Gord - much appreciated! Shane

[@p71josh]

Great song!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Sure is - hope you enjoy! Shane

[@guinn2415]

nice job , awesome tone from the Taylor too 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@ditchgator1]

GREAT tune😎👍 A favorite for sure 😎👍 Ten Years Afters "I'd Love to Change the World" is a fun piece to play as well😉😎👍 Thanks for this video Shane😎👍 😎👍❤🖖

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Richard, Always great to hear from you! Good suggestion - Best to you, Shane

[@budeyre9769]

Great song and great lesson as always. No hockey so more time to practice. Lol

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! That's hilarious Bud - dig in and enjoy, thank you - Cheers! Shane

[@AKWANMUSIC]

Thanks so much for this lesson. I have been thinking about learning this song the right way for years! You are the best to teach thoroughly step by step this kind of song. Just getting familiarized with the Beatbuddy here too. Look forward to hear you play with it. Happy New Year Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Happy New Year Akwan and my best to you - I really appreciate your encouragement and I hope that this song pushes you forward whilst being a ton of fun to work on. Keep us posted! Shane

[@mccoma11]

I picked this intro out by ear when I was about 20 (I'm 48 now). Just now finding out that I actually got it right lol!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey that's great Paul! Hope you are having fun with it all. Glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@franksbashers]

You’re awesome buddy 😎🤘🙏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Frank! Best to you! Shane

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

great stuff my man. I just got back into the band ''thing'' after a 5 year hiatus. I really got into the Ukulele and starting fresh with a new instrument taught me I can do anything if I take my time. I would always beat myself up about, how I should've been better on guitar after playing for 20 years. when I saw intricate guitar work, I would shut down thinking ''I can't do that.'' I picked up my Taylor (very similar to yours) about a month ago and am making significant strides, already surpassing my previous playing. Taking my time, and knowing, now, no one just wakes up and can do these things because of talent. That is key and that's why I LOVE your teaching style. You preach low and slow and Brother I'm buying-in on your sermon...lol. So, I'm back at lead vocals/rythm accoustic in a band and we are covering this. I've been singing it for years and never learned it on guitar...now I am...got the intro down and now working on the bluesy shuffle. I told my wife, when I came across your channel, that some thing about your teaching ''really clicked'' with me. Sorry, I'm never this long-winded...lol. Just wanted to say thanks. BTW, I play the Taylor 214ce and it's cut and finish is a twin of yours....what model do you play?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Chris - that’s so great. I’m playing an 814CE. Glad you’re back into it. Cheers, Shane

[@Notfakenews24]

Great tutor. God bless

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - my very best to you, cheers! Shane

[@sapelesteve]

Another terrific lesson of a great song Shane! Whoever played lead guitar on the original version of that song did a great job! Anyway, hope that you had a Happy New Year & am looking forward to what you have in store for us this year! 👍👍🎸🎸😉😉👏👏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - the best New Year to you! Cheers! Shane

[@chrissyholliex3686]

That would be the writer and singer on the song, Allan Clarke himself , lead singer of The Hollies👌🎶

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@chrissyholliex3686 Thanks Chrissy. Cheers! Shane

[@pilot-Mike]

Great job!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mike! Shane

[@Macrobish]

Hey! Just found your channel and I love it. I’m an old fella and been trying to stretch that pinky since I started playing - small hands won’t do it! I either use the B string for the pinky bit or just ignore that last note on the A

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that and glad to have you here with us. Pinky stretches can be tough for sure. Keep your left hand thumb nice and low otherwise your pinky won't work at all. Best to you, Shane

[@jerrymckaskle8432]

Fantastic! I always thought that song was a lot more complicated! As always, love your style of teaching. I have asked before, and I know it would be a complicated song, but if you could do End of the day by Al Stewart, I would so much appreciate it. Thank you!

[@SuperDave-pe1zw]

Sounds good on an acoustic guitar!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Dave! Best to you, Shane

[@jerryc1491]

Good job explaining this aqsome song

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jerry - glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@hammerfore1]

Just heard this song on the radio and thought I would see if there were any good lessons on youtube. I was thinking I'll bet Shane has one . Sure enough it was posted an hour ago. Thanks! Now what song should I think of next ,

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's FABULOUS! Thank you for that - what a crazy world - my best to you and I hope you have fun with it. Cheers, Shane

[@petes5042]

Shane, this one seems a bit tougher than your other lessons. You make it look easy and it sounds awesome.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Pete - It's not as tricky as you might think once you get at it. Well worth doing for sure. Best to you, Shane

[@Merkava56]

I'd like to request that you do "My God" by Jethro Tull, amazing guitar work. Great job on Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that. Great song suggestion - much appreciated! Shane

[@jacksonv672]

Your the best brother

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kev - I really appreciate the encouragement - my best to you, Shane

[@chuckecheater]

Great lesson, I'm looking forward to learning this song. Speaking of Beat Buddy, could you start adding which Beat Buddy setting to the song sheets? After watching this video I went and looked for more lessons. I found Seven Bridges Road from a while back. What are the chances of remaking that lesson adding the Best Buddy?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Chuck - great suggestions all around! Best to you, Shane

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed Duane - cheers, Shane

[@cspencer9141]

Hey Shane could you do a video on how you have your Beatbuddy set up? Both your specific setup AND a really simple setup for people that don’t have a home studio and just want to use the BB to practice? Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's a great idea - I get a lot of questions about that very thing. I know there are a lot of good videos out there that go through all of the advanced features of the Beatbuddy and its sister products - Thanks. Cheers! Shane

[@ROKRmarc]

Excellent 🤘🎸🎶

[@robharris6874]

Great song, great cover !!! Gimme the camp fire version !! 🤔

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Rob - really fun. Cheers! Shane

[@ickster23]

Great lesson! Easy to learn the song, not so easy to get those stretches on the G and A down. Looks like I found something painful to work on 😧

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that. You can nail those stretches! Be sure to keep your left hand thumb nice and low, Cheers, Shane

[@toddmadland7129]

Love the song and lesson. Still having some trouble with intro. How do I get the tablature?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Todd - glad to have you here with us. You can grab the song sheets and TAB at patreon.com/guitaratwork Cheers! Shane

[@markbleibtrey2131]

Shane assuming copyright stuff stops you from singing along? It would be SO helpful for me as a learner to hear the lyrics so I know exactly what is going where..... BTW thanks you are really one of the very best teachers on KZbin!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mark - I appreciate it! Shane

[@paulmurphy7028]

Hi Love the song ..Question regarding the Beat buddy ...I am interested but have heard that the software is a bit tricky.. Would you ever consider doing a short demo? Thanks again for all the great work

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paul - great song indeed. I have never found the Beatbuddy software to be tricky at all. If you just start with the basics when it arrives - get to know all the great stuff that is preprogrammed on it. You don’t have to do anything at all except choose a style and a speed by rotating a knob. Super friendly. Best to you! Shane

[@JohnA000]

Damn, I don't know why I always thought that was a CCR song. In any case it's a pretty cool guitar part.

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure John - a lot of people think it's a CCR song. Fogerty actually sued the Hollies and won - he gets half the royalties from them. Shane

[@zivamariediva8082]

Love it

[@kevredman5808]

Enjoy your lessons. Your fingers are as long as my hand! 😂😂👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kev - long indeed - hope you're having fun with it! Shane

[@nyacoustics8373]

lets go!

[@dannytempleton2619]

I have the Beat Buddy and love it!!! I purchased the Singular Sound Premium Library Beat Buddy SD card and trying to locate the song Long Cool Woman. Am I missing the song on the SD card, or is it on a different one? I figured it would be on the list. Can you help me find it? Thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey Danny - I just checked and that song is not in the Premium Library. You can use the Pop-Rock Str8 pattern at 139Bpm. That pattern comes with your Bearbuddy. Cheers, Shane

[@dannytempleton2619]

@@GuitarAtWorkThank you!!!!

[@waKYWAZOK]

SONG FOR THE ASKING - Paul Simon And Black Bird - the Beatles. Please

[@GuitarAtWork]

Great suggestions Kevin - thanks for that. I've got them on the list. Cheers! Shane

[@isaiah30v8]

Nice lesson. Thank you! Hey, you already did Rocky Mountain Way, so how about; ----->> Life's Been Good. . Does it sound ok on acoustic? . . .

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's a great suggestion - Thank you! I watched Joe do it just a couple of weeks ago live somewhere - a clip on KZbin - SO great. Cheers, Shane

[@adrieldbz]

Obrigado pela aula.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Adriel - Glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@michaelsampson5417]

Shane, I am considering becoming a Patreon member. I am wondering how much information you provide as a member such as amp settings, beatbuddy info (which I recently purchased because of you ) Mike in Alaska

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Michael - thanks for that. I don’t have any videos that are all about amp settings or BeatBuddy info - but I’m happy to answer any questions you may have on those subjects. Hope you’ll join us. Cheers! Shane

[@kthwkr]

It sounds to me on the Hollie recording that instead of hammer on he is actually picking both notes. It's got that attack that sounds like a pick. Hammer on has a softer attack. But it could be he has some sloppy strings and very hard calluses.

[@adrianharper8869]

This is driving me nuts Shane But what a great tune

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! It’s worth the effort for sure Adrian. Cheers! Shane

[@adamwaller9935]

cool!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hope you have fun with it Adam! Shane

[@rustynail246]

Can't find those song sheet that you were talking about.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hiya patreon.com/guitaratwork you’ll find them and many more! Shane

[@michaelsampson5417]

Shane , I just purchased a Beat Buddy and still exploring it. What setting for the drums are you using?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Michael - fabulous! The Beatbuddy is SO much fun. I'm using the 'Blues 1' pattern that comes preinstalled on all Beatbuddies. Set the tempo knob to 140BPM. Cheers! Shane

[@veerchhawara3272]

Do a tutorial of Wonderful tonight by eric clapton

[@GuitarAtWork]

Great suggestion Veer - thank you! Shane

[@stevesteve1198]

What is the brand guitar you use. Sounds great

[@williamlayton1827]

Wish I could shred as fast as he talks😜

[@JulioSilva-mt4rw]

wow

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Julio - cheers! Shane

[@mylord4321]

VERY NICE BREAK DOWN OF A SONG.. DID YOU EVERY BREAK DOWN BLACK 🐦 BIRD.? IF NOT (YOU SHOULD)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Craig. Great suggestion! Shane

[@usatrooper5045]

Great job 👍🤘🤪🇺🇲

[@marco1950-s2b]

🤗🇮🇪

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Franco - my best to you! Shane

[@stevesteve1198]

You're a job teaching. They don't make music like this anymore

[@piggybakkers]

WOW! i've never heard anyone talk so fast! good lesson tho.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mark. Cheers! Shane

[@peterwarden7471]

You talk too much and too fast and too nervous..... and I get too much stress from it

[@GuitarAtWork]

There there…..hope you’ll pull through.

[@vgrof2315]

Thanks, but you just talk too fast!

[@michaelgarrow3239]

Run it at .75 speed..