How to play 'Wheat Kings' by The Tragically Hip.

[@ekim7565]

You have a great feel for this song and teach it in a way that is straight to the point and not annoying (like most lessons are).

[@KoenMueller]

Great lesson, I’m a huge hip fan and I’ve been experimenting with different ways to play wheat Kings but yours is hands down the best.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Koen - what a great message to receive - I really appreciate it! Shane

[@KoenMueller]

Guitar At Work cheers man!

[@davemachin4857]

Great lesson, this also the first lesson I've come across of yours and as a beginner its a great way to learn the strumming patterns. Will check more out for sure! Thanks

[@lisabyrnek.c.805]

I'm really new to guitar. Had my first lesson in January. I followed your video to learn landslide. You have a wonderful ability to teach difficult material by breaking it down into manageable pieces. Thanks to you I am progressing swiftly on this new instrument! Really appreciate your videos and sheet music!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Lisa! I really appreciate your encouraging words and I'm super happy that the video helped you. All the best with your guitar playing - it's a ton of fun! Shane

[@deniseholden229]

I completely agree with Lisa! I too am new to guitar and have been trying many methods. Your teaching method allows me to push myself a little and not get frustrated. Thank you so much.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Denise Holden - Thank you Denise! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I hope you’re having fun with your guitar! Shane

[@deniseholden229]

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[@ekim7565]

This is "MOST EXCELLENT" lesson. This is the first lesson of yours that I have come across but will now look for more, "PARTY ON DUDE".

[@billroberts4765]

Excellent lesson from Shane. I received the Tab without any hassle or solicitation so don't worry about that KZbinrs. Here's to more great videos...

[@kretzkid98]

thank you mate for the awesome lesson. Sometimes as a beginner its easy to get wrapped up in tabs and practicing chords, songs and strumming patterns that are way above my skill level. You make an easy, clear and concise lesson that lets me master a song quite easily. I already have "A Horse With No Name" on lock thanks to your tutorial. hopefully this song will be next

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Recon - much appreciated and very glad to have you with us. Shane

[@96limpfold]

You make it look so easy. Enjoying your lessons, thank you.

[@SECONDROW45]

Great lesson. Thanks Shane. My girlfriend got me a guitar for my birthday a few weeks back. This is the first song I wanted to learn. Your lesson is short sweet and to the point. Thanks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you SecondRow - congrats on your new guitar and very happy to have you with us here! Shane

[@beegdesign]

Great video, great lesson! I also received the tab hassle free. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

[@MichaelPMosher]

Thanks for the video and for sending the song sheets! I really appreciate it! your videos are great!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Michael! Shane

[@nickroper1917]

Loving learning this song. I’ve been having one-on-one lessons with Shane on Skype. I’m learning loads and we always have a blast - highly recommended!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Nick - always great to hear from you - Hope all is well in the UK! Shane

[@nickroper1917]

All good here! Looking forward to picking up teh lessons again when you're back from summer break :-)

[@davemachin4857]

Excellent lesson Shane, I've been getting back in guitar and can really follow your lesson and style well. I've got to keep on practicing the strumming patterns!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Dave - hope it's going well. Happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@subpar-]

great video

[@danirobi10]

Main Strumming Pattern G: DUU C: DUUDDU Chorus Strumming Pattern D: DDU DDU DDU DDU Back to main pattern

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - cheers! Shane

[@coopy80]

Hi Shane. The end of the song always had me miffed. Do you know the chords for the very end?

[@Sixpoint7five]

The end of the song though? Is the chord change progression the same when Downey sings "Oh that's what tomorrow brings"??

[@marcabrams2559]

Hi Shane great lesson. This is my wife's favorite song so I'm glad I stumbled upon this channel! Quick question: when you play it off at the end at normal speed, it seems like you are filling in more than what you taught here--is that just my imagination? Or are you strumming up and down quickly instead of uu/dd? Especially notice it on the C strum. Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Marc - thank you for that! It is a great song indeed - Glad to have you with us! If there are some extra strums toward the end that aren't in the basic pattern it's OK - I'm just filling the holes a bit with some whispery strums. Cheers! Shane

[@marcabrams2559]

Ha ha ok--glad I am not losing my mind. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and your tab/chord sheets. This is a great resource. And that song goes to prove that you don't need tons of tough chords to make a great song. It's all in how you play the chords you got. Thanks again!

[@marklawson2871]

Hi.. Great lesson.. Could we substitute C9 for regular C?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mark - very glad you enjoyed it. You could use Cadd9 instead of the C if you like - they don't do that on the recording. You might find it sounds a bit too rich for this song. I know it's an easier chord to get to physically from a G but I'd stick with a plain old C chord. Best to you! Shane

[@kirbyglenn101]

Great instruction, easy to follow.Any chance you could do a video on Steve Earls Galway Girl.My daughter is an Irish dance instructor and i would like to play it at her wedding.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Kirby - great suggestion! I will add it to the list for sure. Cheers! Shane

[@GMoneyMacFresh]

Trying to learn this as my very first guitar song. And you kinda blasted thru the chorus part at the end super fast. Watched like 8 or 10 times trying to get the count with the up's and downs...

[@joeogiony9084]

Gord Downie's passing was truly sad. Please show us how to play Bobcageon!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Agreed Joe - I'll put that song on the list for sure. Thanks! Shane

[@warofthemorning]

damn . . . i know i haven't played in 20 years but who would have thought using the pinky on the "big boy" G would be so frustrating. .. . thanks a lot corona

[@owenhickey9922]

How could I get ahold of your notes? Looking for the lead and this part? Thanks.

[@saraharmstrong4481]

Where do we get the tabs sheet? 🎵

[@tonyr2246]

Any chance you could do a how to play Bobcaygeon?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Great suggestion Tony - big thank you - I'll put it on the list for sure! Shane

[@canuckle7shucks]

Excellent song, original is in open G tuning.

[@janettaylor2077]

Do you have piano notes for this?

[@mscjcoates]

i don't understand your G or C positioning. Wrong for this song.

[@dinoloranger7780]

hello how do I get my sheet for this song?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Dino, happy to email you the sheet. Just email me from www.shanesimpson.com and I will send it right away. I am trying to figure out a better way but it will work for now. I do not collect email addresses or otherwise. Cheers! Shane

[@2006axis]

What about the outro chords?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi KillerRiffs - the outro chords are at the bottom of the page...just C D C D....end on G. Cheers! Shane

[@wildgoobsid5]

Aw man, get your glasses fitted.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Aw man....did even better than that. Got laser. That's all you could comment on?

[@wildgoobsid5]

Naaaw, I m just kidding with you. Laser’s great as are your video lessons!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks. And my best to you! Shane