How to play 'Sister Golden Hair' by 'America'

[@Lester-Paul]

Thanks for Making America Great Again.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks Karen - that's fabulous! Shane

[@paddymurph]

I don't know how anyone can make a better lesson. Thank you Shane and your kind personality is a pleasure to watch.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sean - what a great comment to receive. Really makes my day. Very glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@paddymurph]

Guitar At Work it’s my pleasure and I joined your Patreon because actions speak louder than words!! Ps I lived in Nova Scotia for many years before returning to the US. Canada is special to me.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Sean Patrick Murphy That’s fabulous Sean - thank you. Nova Scotia is a beautiful place indeed. Cheers! Shane

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

I am a huge fan of the way you teach. I can pick up what you're putting down very easily. You get right into the heart with zero waste of time or words. Fantastic channel so far brother.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Scott - much appreciated your comment - glad to have you here with us. Shane

[@garethpoole1645]

Thank you for posting this lesson. It is, without doubt, the best, concise and most articulate lesson I have seen for a long long time. Truly a benchmark for YT tutorials.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Gareth - very encouraging to receive a comment like yours. My best to you and glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@jsfinndago6225]

Stellar lesson Shane! The articulate strumming adds a WHOLE different dimension to it for sure. Rock on!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@dougsmith8430]

Such a beautiful Song, awesome Band and great lesson! THANK YOU SHANE!

[@ebkp50]

Shane never heard this song before, now I'm in love with it many thanks!

[@iamskywalker23]

My favorite America song ever!

[@GuitarAtWork]

It's a great one for sure Eds - hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@SouthernSierra56]

Once again you nailed it. My brother(a much better drummer than I am a guitar player) loves this song and stays after me to play it. So going out to him tomorrow in Bakersfield at an open mic at the Rustic Rail. Sure wish he was with me on stage. Kinda lonely by myself, but I'll do well thanks to this lesson and a good soundman.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - you’ll be great Daniel! Shane

[@randmo24]

This song is the only reason I took up guitar 5 years ago.... Lots of barre chords. It took me about 6 weeks. Your lessons make sense.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Randy - I really appreciate that. Glad to have you with us! Shane

[@wolfpac1970]

Out of all the guitar lesson channels on KZbin only a few have lessons on this song and yours is the best one I've watched. Subscribed.

[@jamesmccarthy5727]

One of your finest Shane. Challenge Accepted.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you James - enjoy! Shane

[@davidfarnum3718]

Well this makes all the America songs i love. Wow! this one is a workout!

[@GuitarAtWork]

It sure can be David - but it's worth it! Hope you enjoy, Shane

[@guitarDad100]

What a classic song. Lots of chord changes but a great song to learn. Thanks for sharing.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you GD100 - it's a great song indeed. Always good to hear from you - Cheers! Shane

[@ditchgator1]

America has always been fun music to play and satisfying to listen to. Thanks for another great video 😎👍 😎👍❤😞 Love brother

[@jezroshevy2601]

Awesome guitar! you are a skilled player might I say

[@kevinlacoursiere779]

Shane, you are by far the best instructor on line. Fantastic lesson ! Very much appreciated......that guitar sounds great.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Kevin - greatly appreciated! Shane

[@togaplop]

thanks for going through the strumming so well.

[@MrBuc128]

This song was inspired by George Harrison’s my sweet lord. You can definitely hear that especially when the slide guitar comes in

[@GuitarAtWork]

Didn't know that MrBuc - thanks! Shane

[@davidshort8974]

Musically , Beckley has said it was inspired by Harrison’s sweet lord, and it was produced by George Martin, but lyrically he was writing how he thought Jackson Brown would write. Just some FYI.

[@eagles_s]

Beat me to it

[@aleji0]

Was playing the slide part before this video and thought about how it reminds me of Harrison. Couldn't agree more.

[@MrBuc128]

@Cory Britton I’m not suggesting it was “ lifted” I’m reporting what was said by a member of “ America” about the song

[@martinfinster9899]

I was just about to suggest this song... and here it is! Thanks for upping our game when it comes to playing!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Martin - there were a lot of requests for this one. Hope you enjoy! Shane

[@eddiet2]

This dude is simply awesome! He leaks the right vibes! Great instructor!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Eddie - always great to hear from you! Shane

[@markpowers7823]

Thanks, I enjoyed the lesson. By the way, your guitar sounds wonderful!

[@jeffarcher400]

I always suggest to all the lessons that if they finish with playing once all the way through with vocal cues it ties all the bit's together and it's rewarding to see if I can keep up. Thanks for a well done lesson.

[@jeromebuckley9296]

Probably not the best comment on Easter, but the guys in America are like Gods to me. You and your lessons get me close to them, like Icarus with his wax wings, you make me feel like i can touch the sun. Fortunately, i don’t have to worry about plummeting to earth, but i do need to ice my digits! Thanks Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jerome - always appreciate your feedback - hope you have fun with it. Shane

[@robertangone582]

Really enjoying this one as I'm a beginner. Need to work on my posture and keep at it. Really appreciate your efforts Shane.

[@Terrysoddy]

That Taylor sounds great . And you make it sound good

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you - much appreciated - glad to have you with us here, Shane

[@meganostra6633]

I subbed!! You have a very thorough easy to follow instruction style, respect man! Love America "the band" and of course our country lol, thank you for this lesson.. Wana start a band? LOL! KEEP'M COMIN VIRTUOSO!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jake - much appreciated. Glad to have you here with us and hope you're having fun with it all. Cheers, Shane

[@carolusorleans6672]

Fabulous lesson! Here in France we are poor of such a great teacher like you!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Carolus - I really appreciate that - hope you are having fun with it and I'm very happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@gzackerman]

Thanks for the great lesson! I have always felt that Sister Golden Hair is one of a handful of songs that I need to play if I’m going to call myself an acoustic rhythm guitar player. I’m getting close, and your lesson helps!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Gene - very glad it worked for you. Cheers! Shane

[@lisabyrnek.c.805]

Fantastic song. A real barre chord challenge. Should have them nailed after this one! Can’t wait for the play along video! Thanks for another top notch lesson!! Happy Easter!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Lisa - hope things are great out East - my best to you! Shane

[@Thebatman1324]

Man u have great tutorials I very much enjoy them thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Justin - really appreciate it! Shane

[@CB-ei6ez]

Great lesson....and great instructor ...😂🎉🎉😢😅....thank you for pointing out that there is a capo 4 version . ...Rick on bro

[@steventrautman7839]

That sounded great...!

[@steventrautman7839]

Good explanation...! Thank you

[@troywheeler572]

Thank you😀

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Troy - all the best with it and hope you are having fun. Cheers, Shane

[@billwill3042]

wonderful way of teaching - ur voice, tempo, method, and technique. i subscribed. maybe play the complete song at the very end of your videos to hear how it's really done! ur an amazing guitar player! thanks man.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Bill - I really appreciate the feedback. Great suggestion and glad to have you here with us. Cheers! SHane

[@tedvoelker5600]

Thank you Shane, now I can improve my planning of this wonderful songs. Great song to help improve bar chords.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Ted - hope it helps you - have fun with it! Shane

[@eddeleeuw155]

I had golden hair ages ago... Thx, Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

My pleasure Van - cheers! Shane

[@sorcerer13]

Truly a vintage and timeless guitar song and as always you have the knack to teach it !!! Could you do a tutorial on Peaceful Easy Feeling by the Eagles ? Thanks and Happy Easter!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - Timeless for sure. Great song request and it is definitely on the list. Cheers! Shane

[@martinfinster9899]

I learned to strum better and actually tried to sing out loud for the first time in my 67 years with Peaceful.. show us how it's done! You're a d*** good instructor, one of the best on youtube. @@GuitarAtWork

[@marcelflo2765]

Thank you Shane , as always great teaching !

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@kidritalin1]

For me, there's always an excellent takeaway in each and every one of your lessons. Today, the "incidental fingering" (of the E chord) was more of a confirmation that some incidental fingering is fine. That's actually how I've always played the E chord, but rarely see anyone utilizing it. So, thank you for the "okay" to get it how it works for me Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you kidritalin - really great to hear that - I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I hope you are enjoying your guitar! Shane

[@fhjeffery]

LOL. Makes me feel OK also. Much like a tennis player whose father insisted she backhand the proper way and finally gave up. She started doing it the way that was natural to her. She became know as the meanest backhand in tennis. I do my A chord a bit different than normal with my fat fingers.

[@bobwalsh84]

I really like the way you teach, GREAT demeanor! Spend just enough time per segment (you know we can always rewind)..Personally dont need the strum pattern but I realize others do.. Ill be back for more!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Bob - I appreciate the feedback. Glad to have you here! Shane

[@scottglasson1957]

solid and quick

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Scott - such a great song. Glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@wallymurray620]

Great song, great lesson, it’s good for me as it will really stretch what I know and what I need to learn, both the strumming and all those barre chords. Should keep me busy for a while. Also, working on the Lead Guitar stuff and while I have a lot of work still to get better at, really looking forward to more in the series.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Wally - hope you really enjoy it! Shane

[@SharpShot2410]

thank you so much for this! just getting into America's songs! do you have a tutorial for America's "I Need You" ?

[@nickroper1917]

Great song Shane! I’m going to take the guitar to in a cabin in the woods and not come out until I can play barre chords - I may be some time...

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Nick - this one will help with those barre chords for sure - I love the cabin in the woods idea! Shane

[@tkenglander6226]

Depending on the woods and the cabin - that stay could be a good or a bad thing!! :-)

[@ronaldmitchell3665]

@@tkenglander6226 u r scarin’ me...

[@dottmcse]

Excellent, the Badd4 and Am really make it much easier to play

[@GuitarAtWork]

Love the sound of those in the chorus for sure. Cheers! Shane

[@gregoryw3021]

Great lesson! Do you have a tab sheet for it?

[@Hugh_Manitee]

Have to go to his patreon page (paid).

[@Jupiter_ZTV]

Thanks!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Roderick - all my best to you - Happy New Year! Shane

[@johnsalaman503]

Gonna comment again,,,great job,

[@pierrevincent6643]

Thank you very much Shane for that lesson it helped a lot !! If you have a chance I would like it very much if you could teach us The Last Resort by the Eagles. Thanks again

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Pierre - very happy to hear that - great song suggestion -always been a favourite of mine. Cheers! Shane

[@leticiam8804]

gracias from SPAIN

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Leti - glad you enjoyed and all the best from Canada! Shane

[@leticiam8804]

l love USA..l was living there,,,miss that times....snifff..@@GuitarAtWork

[@BillSkura]

Awsome

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Bill - glad you enjoyed. Shane

[@ZPX945]

COOL!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Clarke - this one is a ton of fun. Cheers, Shane

[@jessemartin1876]

the plain b bar chord is the hardest one for me

[@dalegarrard2572]

anyone find a tutorial for the slide player's part that's as thorough as this one? The lead line is easy enough to earball, but the cool arpeggiated parts are a tad buried and I'm lazy enough to ask for it before working them out for myself-

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Dale - it would be fun to do those for sure - I'll try to work them out at some point. Cheers, Shane

[@georgemeyer2884]

Would love to know the bass guitar on the verse. Reminds me of Paul McCartney.

[@GuitarAtWork]

It's great for sure George - hope you are enjoying it! Shane

[@fhjeffery]

Have to ask. What strings are you running? I know your amped but they sound good.

[@Stringbean421]

It looks like you never got around to the Play-along. Not that I could find in your catalogue anyway.

[@GuitarAtWork]

It’s on the list for sure. Cheers, Shane

[@sapelesteve]

Great lesson Sean but still way to advanced for me. But at least I can see how it's done. Thanks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - keep at it and enjoy the process! Shane

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Thanks Shane. Another great lesson. Although I didn't know the song myself. Maybe someday you could do Doobie Brothers "LONG TRAIN RUNNING"?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Rick - that's a great suggestion - cheers! Shane

[@ruschdog4932]

what kind of guitar is this? im looking for one and loved the sound of yours? also if you have any recommendations on a beginners guitar for a shorter girl? loved the video!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you ruschdog - I'm playing a Taylor 814CE in the video. Lovely guitar. For smaller people you might like a parlour size guitar. Or a Taylor GS Mini - fabulous! Shane

[@SuperShawn2020]

Love your work. Christmas time is rapidly approaching. Would it be possible for you to do a lesson on Tom Petty's "Christmas All Over Again?"

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Shawn - much appreciated - great suggestion - Happy New Year! Shane

[@jeffreese4194]

I know this is how they played it on the record but a little tricky to play all the barre chords if you're singing along

[@Esperia-ef9xh]

🙋‍♂️

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks! Shane

[@francol3261]

👍👍👍🙏🎆

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Franco - cheers! Shane

[@beatrizm2514]

Can you do a tutorial on how to play This Boy by the Beatles plz🙏thanks so much for all the tutorials it got me inspired while playing guitar🧡☺️

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Beatriz - great suggestion and glad to have you with us! Shane

[@danielhartman5086]

I like bar chords. I am the bar chord king baby.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Excellent Dan - keep rockin

[@profaltman]

This song literally taught me barre chords! (Ouch) But now I'm there. There's a recording of them playing it where the first C#m is a barre chord at fret 9, but I'm working on Shane's way! (at kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaCxhn98jbGog8U)

[@darrendrewitz3075]

This song uses ALL the chords.

[@billlegakis9155]

Only one problem here..@13:02 he goes from C#m to B. That is incorrect.