How to play 'The Weight' by The Band

Yet another essential classic here - fabulous! Join me to learn the chords and strumming patterns as well as some of the cool little ideas that really bring this song to life. We'll do a playalong and also tackle the intro toward the end. Have fun with it!
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[@archermercantile5418]

I’ve been playing for years not getting anywhere learning full songs is where I’m lacking I appreciate your teaching technique, thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - very glad you’re enjoying. Cheers! Shane

[@canarynew]

... and now I have a weekend plan. Thank you Shane - fantastic as always!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - best weekend to you and all the best with it. Such a great song. Cheers, Shane

[@lisabyrnek.c.805]

Just love the way you make learning this like child’s play! Such clear instructions! Awesome as usual!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Lisa! Cheers, Shane

[@garryramsey1949]

I've watched multiple lessons on how to play this song. thank you Shane for finally doing it right. I now have the confidence to play this with my bandmates.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that GD - really great to hear that from you. Have fun with it and all the best. Shane

[@tonynaska7213]

Dave Ramsey's brother?

[@Fazzat333]

Great Lesson bud . Instead of the E in the chorus,I just hit low E string on the G#.

[@duncansbuddy]

The way it used to be, the way it should be. Nice presentation.!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Duncansbuddy - much appreciated. Glad to have you here with us. Shane

[@gilmontes8216]

Shane- it occurs to me that if you had chosen to be a mathematician instead of a musician, a whole lot of us would understand differential calculus better... Great job. Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Love it. Thanks Gil, Shane

[@phillipwright3130]

True😊

[@radman1136]

"Stage Fright" was one of the first pieces of vinyl I ever bought, was playing a Vox student prince 3/4 size guitar back then. Have always had a soft spot for Levon (RIP) and Robbie ever since. Great choice for a lesson.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - So great they were. My best to you - Shane

[@albertfernandez9934]

Had to put on my flannel for this 1 !!!. Excellent, my Man !!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thank you Albert. Have fun with it, Shane

[@guitarDad100]

Excellent as always. I really like the intro part. Thanks for sharing.

[@michealgillman7418]

Very good instructional video!

[@ebkp50]

Great Song choice Shane many thanks sir

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Keith - always glad to hear from you man - have fun with it. Shane

[@patricksassard7979]

Great teacher. With you, music is alive and your passion helps us to progress. Everything is clear and affordable...with a little practice ! Thanks.

[@prestonnichols9048]

I love this song and I have been waiting for a tutorial! Thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Preston - glad to have you here with us and I really hope you enjoy it. Cheers, Shane

[@pjgarret7653]

Luv his emotion as he plays🙂

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that my best to you! Shane

[@daveclevenger9210]

Sweet! Can't wait to dive into this one! Solid Gold! Blessings to you and yours Shane!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Dave - I really appreciate that. My best to you, Shane

[@newtonfahl]

Great, fun, dynamic learning, Shane! Thanks so much. I really enjoyed this lesson.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Newton - greatly appreciated. My best to you, Shane

[@zozikfreeman9403]

Thank you, Shane. That was a marvellous lesson, love your teaching style. You are awesome 👌

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Zozik. My best to you! Shane

[@calmarcum2724]

Shane. Thanks for all the great lessons and your time! Im always looking for your videos!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Cal - I really appreciate that and am very glad you are enjoying - my best to you. Shane

[@johnuhlir7141]

Well done!!! Love your style, and attention to the subtle nuances in this song. Thank you very much for posting. Great lesson

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - I really appreciate the encouragement. Best to you, Shane

[@DriftwoodBeachMom]

Great lesson Shane...love the pointers about putting your shoulder into it...makes all the difference. Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear that - hope you are having fun with it. Cheers, Shane

[@markdavich5829]

What an absolutely delightful lesson! The way you made this lesson work you reminded me of my first guitar teacher and that's an automatic subscription.

[@340ACP]

Great lesson as always, your enthusiasm is contagious! Now I need to grab my guitar and play that song. Thanks a lot

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Spitfire - always fun to make these videos and to connect with people who enjoy them. Best to you and have fun! Shane

[@mikelummis369]

Shane, you're a great teacher! Really love your lessons. So much fun. I'm really improving with my strumming techniques and I love playing through the whole song. Great practice. Cheers from a fellow Canuck!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mike - so great! My best to you, Shane

[@jackhaney350]

Thank you for helping in my revisit of a great song and reaffirming the theory

[@j.g.5865]

I just found your lessons and I am glad I did! Very thorough and well explained. 😊

[@jeffmc4233]

Thanks for the very thorough and complete guitar instruction on this great classic. Finally someone who can really explain and breakdown a guitar lesson to a level that I can totally understand!! I look forward to more lessons. Awesome lesson!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jeff - such a great comment to receive - I really appreciate it. All the best to you and very happy to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@johnoswald9143]

Totally getting the feel from this tutorial, Thank you sir.

[@roxyc4438]

Awesome tutorial, Shane! I love watching you play as well as learning all the chords. :)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Roxy - that's so great - much appreciated. Best to you and glad you are here. Shane

[@seanhallahan14]

This is really a gift, thank you so very much! Best & cheers, Sean

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sean - very glad to have you here with us and I hope you're doing well with it. Cheers! Shane

[@321novrain]

Great song choice, and EXCELLENT LESSON. !!!! Thank you !!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - I really appreciate it - my best to you! Shane

[@miketroutt1371]

I’ve been weighting a long time for this one!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Glad to hear it's a fave of yours Mike - Cheers, Shane

[@scottnelson7841]

really appreciate your lessons!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Scott - very glad to have you here with us and I hope you are having fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@jsw310]

This is amazing Shane! Thanks so much.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jeff - hope you really have a great time with it. Such a great song - Shane

[@user-iamRobinV68]

Love love love that song!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Robin - hope you are well and very glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@joconnor59]

Brilliant Lesson Shane every song you do you give a great simple lesson so we can all understand the best Guitar Teacher on KZbin No Doubt...regards from Ireland ☘👍🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you so much John - so encouraging. My very best to you from Canada! Shane

[@bruceewing166]

Just found your website. Great! Appreciate your detailed.. logical lessons,without bogging down the time. Playing over 40 years and learning new things from you. Thanks Well done

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Bruce - glad to have you here with us and happy to hear you are enjoying the videos. Cheers, Shane

[@bonniefern9089]

Great video. I’ve struggled with the timing on that Chorus. Thanks for the clarification. Also the strum pattern and embellishments that make it sound so much better.

[@carlotomass119]

Great …thanks. And beautiful guitar !!

[@gmord3903]

Second song today Shane. Thank you so much for your detailed lessons.

[@martinuglow116]

Top class. Great delivery. Very supportive.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Martin - glad you enjoyed. Shane

[@rodterrell304]

Loved that tune. Gonna learn it now

[@GuitarAtWork]

Great song for sure Rod - have fun with it. Shane

[@nicklyde4361]

Always good stuff, love your enthusiasm....

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Nick! Shane

[@TheJimMackenzie]

Love the song, the lesson, and the playing philosophy

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jim - glad to have you here with us. Shane

[@windrider65]

A good friend of mine told me, "If you can't feel the song, you'll never be able to play it." He's so right, the feeling is all the the strumming hand. Thanks for another great lesson Shane. Take care of yourself and your family and stay safe. From Charlie.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Charlie - always good to hear from you. All is well here and I hope the same for you - Cheers, Shane

[@z26o]

That's the best advise anyone can receive! If you don't feel it, you can't play it. Perfect!

[@ecttreker9816]

Awesome teacher.

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@Rocky_the_cat_sitter]

thank you Shane!! i was one of the many who requested this fantastic song!! can't wait to give it a go :)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Rocky! I completely forgot to mention you - you were the most recent person to request this one. Much appreciated and judging by what I'm seeing here people are enjoying it so far. Best to you and yours lad! Shane

[@Rocky_the_cat_sitter]

@@GuitarAtWork yes I did request it very recently which is why I was so excited to see this! all the best to you too (p.s. I'm a lass ; ) )

[@RobertViani]

"Just fight for your life and get in there..." Love it.

[@clemp3010]

Great lesson! I appreciate it !

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Clem - hope it's going well as can be, Shane

[@ultrasteve9031]

great lesson, thank you. really like the play along, even though i can't keep up yet.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Steve - keep at it and you'll be playing along in no time. Cheers, Shane

[@TheAtticradio]

Great song great lesson and great memory

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - have fun with it! Shane

[@michaels.chupka9411]

wonderful video. great song. great explanation.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - greatly appreciated. Cheers! Shane

[@Jukkala]

Love the sound of that Taylor.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Doug, I really do like this guitar. Shane

[@leonbowles5335]

best at tutorials i have seen, thank you. any chance for don't fade on me by tom petty

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Leon - much appreciated. Great suggestion! Shane

[@johnvancedar5354]

Beautiful song Shane, you’re looking great.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thank you Johnny - you 'da best - I miss you man! Shane

[@KevinORourke25]

Great tutorial Shane. I think I spend most of my time at the "molecular level"! I really love this song. Thanks. kevin O'Rourke

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kevin - I really appreciate the feedback. Keep at it and you’ll nail it. Shane

[@johnosullivan6620]

So good!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John! Shane

[@TheFreeman4955]

Best lesson on KZbin for this song! Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks! Glad to have you here with us. Shane

[@cronanodoibhlin7982]

Sir you are great. Thank you from Ireland

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Cronan - my best to you! Shane

[@Coopdog1911]

That was great!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Gary - my best to you. Cheers, Shane

[@1Keef]

Shane most music teachers mess up the intro in some way-either playing it incomplete or overcomplicating it. You play it bang on! Great lesson as well. Thanks for uploading! Cheers!👍👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Keef. Greatly appreciated. Cheers! Shane

[@skianddie]

Just discovered you due to "The Weight". AWESOME! Can't wait to practice that barred Cm

[@michaelworse6034]

Been looking for a lesson on this song and hoped there’ll be one on Shane’s channel..What a great day !

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mike - hope you enjoy! Shane

[@geraldbrown2875]

Best Canadian band ever!👍🎸🇨🇦

[@bradwaters3891]

Sounds great on the Taylor. Very nice

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@marshallwhite7324]

Thanks Man!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Marshall - hope you're enjoying your guitar. Cheers, Shane

[@J2R2H-zi9vj]

Great lesson and was greeted with a Jordan Peterson AD making it even better.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you James. Best to you! Shane

[@wendyhall1395]

Love it. Just got my BeatBuddy and the foot switch, fighting the learning curve...... but I'm determined.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - congrats Wendy! So fun

[@markthomsen51]

You have a great radio speaking voice.

[@alanjohnston2743]

Good one Shane .Cheers 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Alan - Always glad to hear your feedback - Cheers, Shane

[@derekphillips653]

You're my new favorite online guitar instructor!

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@spleefdowny]

Another great lesson, Shane! I too love the play-along section. Have you ever done a lesson on Wildfire? That's an all time fave of mine.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks David - much appreciated. I haven't done a lesson on Wildfire, good suggestion! Shane

[@nicklyde4361]

Great stuff.....

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Nick - best to you! Shane

[@cjsullivan8780]

I see a C# minor and I run in fear! 🤣Looking forward to my next lesson!!! (hint)

[@GuitarAtWork]

CJ! Always good to hear from you. All is well here and I hope same for you and yours. Will text. Cheers! Shane

[@dannymacdonald2750]

The Band ,..HEAVY LOL 😂 THANKS 🙏 great job 👏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Danny - all the best, Shane

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0:30 Vintage Teleflora Smiley Face Ceramic Mug. Started laughing when I saw that and had to order one.

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Nice job Mr.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Norm. 👍

[@guitardeac]

Shane you come across as possibly the nicest guy on earth.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thank you Dick - glad to have you here with us. Cheers, Shane

[@LADYKNICKOLE1]

nice!! thx!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Nicole - have fun with it! Shane

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

You move around so much i cant tell where your at. Lol. I love seeing someone my agge rockin it

[@GuitarAtWork]

Keep at it Apryl, - Cheers! Shane

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

Back at ya

[@tonypalamara770]

Love your lessons and especially your enthusiam. Will you be putting up which beat and tempo you use on the beatbuddy for each song as that would be INCREDIBLY useful. Thanks again from OZ

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Tony - will do and very happy to have you here . Cheers, Shane

[@christopherkuefler9839]

That guitar sours great.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Chris - much appreciated. Taylor makes a great guitar for sure. Cheers, Shane

[@Beachbumartist]

Great lesson, thank you. I qas wondering what kind of model Taylor your playing there? Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Silver - it’s an 814CE - about 4 years old now. Cheers, Shane

[@johnholmes3639]

Shane, you’re the best and your choice of songs, incredible! Any chance of some Neil Young? “Old Man”, “Heart of Gold”, “Hey, Hey; My, My (Out of the Blue!)” Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - much appreciated. I am going to do 'Old Man' very soon and have already done 'Heart Of Gold' and My My Hey Hey - just look for it on my channel. Best to you and hope you're having fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@markmartin3221]

Hey there Shane, thanks a lot for the lesson. Bro we’re you on like expresso and crank, I mean man you’re like speeding through. Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! thanks Mark - I usually have a coffee right before I make a video - I may switch to decaf. Cheers! Shane

[@GrowinAlaska]

Another great lesson Shane! Have you considered pinning the drum pattern and bpm at the top of each comment section for each of your lessons. I love the Beat Buddy (as per your recommendation) and it would be a great help.

[@michaelworse6034]

+1 on this !

[@rubbabubba6489]

D minor is the saddest chord ever, D major is the friendliest! Great job, dig your style. subscribed

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@pjmsimmons]

Hey Shane. Always meant to ask what strings you use. Guitar always sounds great👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paul - and I miss our Skype time together. Hope you are well as can be. I use Elixir HD Light. Apparently Taylor got together with Elixir to create the perfect hybrid pack specifically for the 814. I love them. Cheers! Shane

[@philham9592]

Love the channel, Shane! Not sure if this is the right place for requests but was wondering if you could do a how to play: All I Can Do Is Write About It by Lynyrd Skynyrd. There are good covers on YT but no quality tutorials. Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Phil - glad to have you here. Great suggestion! Shane

[@swampy2646]

Great lesson for a great classic. Why not play a barre chord A at the fifth fret for an easier transition to the c#m?

[@RoosterStone]

Hey Shane, would love for you to go over, "Wondering" by Neil Young. His solo version is even better and it's just one of my many favorites you have covered here on your channel. These lessons you make are really great Shane, thanks, you really make a difference!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - I really appreciate the encouragement. I always have fun making these videos and it's so great to hear from people who are enjoying and benefitting from them. Great song you mentioned, I'll add it to the list for sure. Cheers, Shane

[@RoosterStone]

@@GuitarAtWork - Excellent news! You made my day so right on man, thank you; and you're most welcome!

[@timbyrne840]

Hey Shane. great lesson. How do you get your guitar to sound so lovely? Very full sound but still bright and the bass sound is killer! help please.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Tim - much appreciated. You're hearing the guitar plugged straight into the mixer which then travels straight to the computer to record. I add a little bit of reverb and compression on mixdown and that's it. You're also hearing some bleed from my lapel microphone which captures my voice. That helps for a little warmth. Cheers, Shane

[@johnholgate4577]

Love this,great tutorial.I see you are playing a Taylor,can I ask what modal it is?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - glad to have you here with us. I’m playing a 2019 Taylor 814CE. Cheers! Shane

[@rv6864]

Thanks Shane. Ive been hesitant to try that one. Which Beat Buddy do you use

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you RV - Such a great song. I'm using the straight ahead BeatBuddy. Not the BeatBuddy Mini. I really love it. No affiliation with the company at all - just a darn good product. Cheers, Shane

[@chadm7872]

Great video, again! You ever taught Mr. Brownstone by Guns N Roses ? Always wanted to know what Slash was up to on that song

[@jamesbrinson7488]

Any chance you're interested in doing 455 rocket in the key of g haven't seen it taught anywhere on KZbin

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks James - great suggestion. Cheers, Shane

[@aka4146]

I'm seriously thinking about buying a Taylor I'm looking at the 714 CE it's very similar to the one you're playing which one are you playing and thanks for the song

[@GuitarAtWork]

A wise choice for sure. I am playing an 814CE that is about four years old now. Super guitar. Cheers, Shane

[@markhertich3582]

Hey Shane great lesson! What kind of drum machine do you use.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mark - much appreciated. I use a BeatBuddy drum machine. It's about the size of a guitar pedal on the floor. I really love it. Cheers, Shane

[@rickigoodstein3798]

Shane, I am in love with your playing and your guitar. Is it Kosher to reply with the Taylor model and your strings? I know that Shane-crisp strumming is you and the Taylor is....? Any modifications? Yes. I know. Pushy.

[@budholloway9868]

what model Taylor are you plsying-- great sound

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Bud it’s a 2019 Taylor 814CE. I love it. Cheers, Shane

[@SGC90-t5y]

Great lesson, really enjoyed it! Just gotta ask. Could you get away with playing an E instead of A/G during the punches?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Steven - much appreciated. And....Yes, you can play an E there for sure, you lose the bassline but that's OK. Cheers, Shane