How to play 'Wicked Game' by Chris Isaak

Such a beautiful song! Learn the chords and strumming patterns as well as the main riff - we combine the lead part with the strumming part so you can capture it all on one guitar - fun!
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[@stilldo4052]

A true teacher is an ego less good person who has the cognitive brain ability to remember what it was like when they were not a master. This man is such a teacher.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A really big thank you for that Still Do - what a great comment to receive - much appreciated and very glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@azzajohnson2123]

@@GuitarAtWork hes is a very fast talker, for me thats fine but for others it may throw them off but better to re-watch and condense it through repetition than drag it out.

[@Aberration1000]

Exactly what I just wanted to wride. And it's just the right speed for me ❤

[@mnpd3]

I expect he has taught a lot of guitar.

[@evanthomass]

great comment

[@GatorDunnAZ]

I wish I could like this ten more times. Really great instruction, attitude, pacing, etc.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Buckaroo - I so appreciate your encouragement - my very best to you - Happy New Year! Shane

[@mwdollar]

Agreed

[@SunshineSmiles189]

Such an excellent teacher! Man, no one explains it like him.

[@manandhispoohbear9994]

I’ve been playing guitar for 45 years and you sir still inspire me with your gift of sharing your knowledge and time in a way that almost makes it easy , gratitudes to you Shane 🙏

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you - happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@WizzygamingYT]

Absolute master at work, probably the best teacher I have ever learned something from. The way you give subtle tips like how to hold a barre chord and avoid buzzing etc... A real wise teacher!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that. Very glad you enjoyed - my best to you and let’s have fun with it! Shane

[@barryscannell]

I learned to play guitar at 13 (38 now) and this guy reminds me of my teacher. This guy is absolutely excellent. Brilliant brilliant teacher.

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@gregoryviper]

Never been explained such a complex quick song so well and so energetic!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Greg! Shane

[@thomasdonato3917]

Wow! This song is emotional! You can pick the melody right out of three chords! You're a GREAT instructor Shane! I'm 62 and love watching your tutorials! Never boring!

[@callmecg101]

I really like the way you teach. No unessisary banter, to the point and detailed. Ty for the lesson.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that Just Me - all my best and hope you are having fun with it. Happy New Year! Shane

[@wallymurray620]

Once again exactly the kind of lesson I’m hoping to learn, not just the correct chords and strum but the fills, riffs and/or colour that teach you really how to play guitar. Thanks again Shane.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Wally - always appreciate your encouragement. I have a lot of fun making these videos and also making new friends along the way. My best to you! Shane

[@futureaugraphy]

This is exactly what I was looking for. The strumming and picking all consolidated into 1 pattern. Thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - very glad! Have fun with it, Shane

[@mwdollar]

Excellent lesson. Slow enough, repeated enough, gave options, great explanations, Well done.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Michael - very glad you enjoyed. My best to you. Shane

[@mwdollar]

@@GuitarAtWork I am a professor who teaches digital sound design at a college here in Michigan. So to see another person doing such great lesson work I had to comment.

[@lizholmberg]

Shane, you are a "wickedly" good teacher. Thank you so much!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Liz - sorry slow reply. I never saw it. Cheers, Shane

[@Jim-cl5ed]

A good lesson on the rhythm part Chris plays. When the James Wilsey strat lead is added, the song is just stunning.

[@pierreatecohealth420]

there is a purity. a deep honesty in this guy to uplift guitar players/ Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Pierre - cheers, Shane

[@liamoleary1699]

you are the best guitar teacher i have ever seen. thank you man

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Liam - greatly appreciated. Cheers! Shane

[@yogoombah2356]

Let us not forget to give proper credit to the lead guitarist, James Calvin Wilsey, who came up with the haunting guitar lick that ran throughout the Isaak-written song, without it, it would have been just an average song at best. R.I.P Mr. Wilsey 🎸

[@motorcaster57]

I was so lucky to have seen this lovely lead guitar player twice. On the first tour I played a Foosball in billiard Club and the second time around a small venue. His lead guitar textures were probably the prettiest I'd heard at that point in my life... Rest well, James Calvin Wilsey

[@adityayaligar2821]

This is the best guitar tutorial for any song I've seen so far on KZbin really! You play so good! Thanks for detailed explanation as well!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey thank you for that. Greatly appreciated! Shane

[@mariovaldes3921]

What a great teacher. I’m so glad I found you 😌

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mario - glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@jkbc]

Chris Isaak guitar melody is one of the most beautiful thing to listen to

[@PragmaticPengu1]

This was an incredible tutorial, thank you! I've been playing guitar for 14 years now and I have struggled to get beyond playing "campfire" versions of songs and I think this is a great bridge to moving on, so thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - cheers! Shane

[@markstelle9402]

So glad I found this in such an easy way to learn. Him and Lauren Bateman are the best.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mark - much appreciated. Shane

[@Vik470]

Just today, when I was planning to give away my guitar as I am not playing it, I find this guy. WHY WHY WHY ... Is the Universe trying to tell me something here ? He is seriously good 😄

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Vikram - keep on playing dude! Shane

[@gabegallegos5708]

Finally found an authentic teacher , thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@birdy8406]

One of the best acoustic guitar teacher I've ever seen. Not only on youtube but everywhere. Thankyou Sir.

[@stevepolychronopoulis]

I really struggled with that picking section just reading tabs, until I watched this. It all makes so much more sense now, thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear that Steve - happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@woohoo5324]

I've loved this song for years... I'm learning it finally now with pleasure and frustration! its coming along... thank you so much!

[@GuitarAtWork]

So glad to hear that woo hoo - hope you are having fun with it! Shane

[@woohoo5324]

If you happen to know how I can make it sound smooth... very chunky and slow at the moment!

[@phils4326]

Your warmth and informality takes all the apprehensiveness out of learning. Thanks so much. I'll play it your way from now on.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Than you Phil - I very much appreciate that. My best to you, Shane

[@borisj4054]

Love this song. Learnt it by myself but this lesson really has assisted in me refining it and shown various paths towards performing it.

[@raheelkhan5445]

I picked up guitar after 7 years. Before I just learned few songs without solid technique. What a teacher you are ! Amazingly making simple

[@jonrock5765]

Hey you are all right. I went from watching industrial accidents to this. I prefer your pleasant wit and friendly approach. Thanks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jon - glad to have you here with us - last summer I got addicted to road rage videos on YT - crazy! Happy New Year! Shane

[@izzyiz6024]

You sir are a gent, scholar, and amazing teacher. First video i watch that i don't question a single thing. Thank you!

[@trannongoble7722]

You are a legend of teaching guitar in my eyes. Perfect lesson for beginners or intermediates or people like me who have played for years but lazily. Thanks for your guidance.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Trannon - cheers, Shane

[@danielhomes7023]

Very very nice teaching... "if you hit the B its not the end of the world and ppl. wont throw food at you" I smiled while learning.... Thx and greets from Germany

[@sunnysunshine619]

Seems easy in the first watch, but after watching it 20 times, I’m getting closer and closer.. fantastic!! Thank you so much, this is the best version for 1 guitar!:)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sunny - so happy to hear of your progress. My best to you, Shane

[@ramonestrada8990]

In my quest of trying to learn the Guitar, I have seen countless videos, and you Sir, are perhaps one of the Very BEST Instructors out there. Such patience and detail to your teaching... Thank you..!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ramon - my very best to you - have fun, Shane

[@Weinmaste]

How has your journey been? I started in December, slow process but it's fun when things click a bit.

[@tombain5665]

What a great lesson, great pace for absorbing the info as well as little "musical" insights you give us. Thank you sir

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Tom - really great comment and much appreciated - glad to have you with us - Happy New Year! Shane

[@maxitomix]

this is trully a perfect lesson. i am blown away.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Max - my best to you. Over 190 other videos on this channel to dig into. Thanks for being here, Shane

[@bobbarrett2631]

Am brand new to this so when someone explains a way like this, man, Im inspired. Thankyou so much. No excuses now (gulp) See ya soon.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Bob. That’s fabulous. Glad to have you here. Have fun with it. Cheers! Shane

[@marco6517]

Im 39 years old and started 6 months ago to learn guitar. Randomly saw this video and slowly put back my guitar. In to the cupboard. I need another hobby :-D

[@victorjbarker]

What an awesome teacher you are. You remind me of the best teachers I had in school with a great energy and ability to convey the lesson into an easy to understand way. Fabulous lesson. New subscriber..

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Vic - much appreciated and happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@deetee5156]

The best teacher on KZbin! Very succinct. And repeated just enough to make it sink in the first time around. Thank you. cheers!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Dee Tee - very glad to have you here with us - Cheers! Shane

[@Sunsilknz]

Best lesson I've seen to play as a solo acoustic player, thanks mate!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that Bear - very happy to have you here with us - have fun with it - Happy New Year! Shane

[@thomasgatrell2519]

super encouragement here from a no nonsense approach. This is the way I love to pick up on technique from a teacher as fluent and easy to understand as Patreon. Thank you so much , happy days despite the Bm !!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Thomas - much appreciated and glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@elliotrussellelliot]

Stumbled across your video, what a great teacher! So clear and easy to understand

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Elliot - really great to read your comment. Happy to have you here! Shane

[@KenHarrington32]

Great tuition on the finer points of the song, huge thank you from here in the UK.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Ken - glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@stephendobbin2916]

Fantastic song fabulous lesson, it’s so nice to have things explained exactly how they are. 👏👏👏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Stephen - I really appreciate that - glad to have you here with us and all the best in 2020! Shane

[@paulfearismusic]

Shane would be worth moving to Canada for... and I HATE being cold... SUBSCRIBED

[@chrisestep5908]

Great lesson, you're a good teacher.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Chris - I really appreciate that. Happy to have you with us. Cheers! Shane

[@albertsilva6985]

hello you and the guy your class arrived in brazilian lands, thank you very much for this beautiful timeless classic, thanks for the simplicity.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Happy you enjoyed Albert! Shane

[@dchampion5576]

Just browsing KZbin and came across another one of your fabulous vids... next thing I know I have my guitar off the rack and playing along to this great tune. You’re an amazing teacher! Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's great David - glad to hear it - have fun with it! Shane

[@gettorafi]

Totally agree!

[@dewyell6956]

Great riff and explained perfectly but you left out the coolest lick in the song.

[@jacktorse28]

You are a great player. That's a sweet guitar too. Amazing sound.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Jack - Greatly appreciated - glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@beauwalker353]

Dude you totally rock man I love you! The way you teach is just amazing! I just want you to know that you are a beautiful human being and you are somebody! You are appreciated

[@vincentgrippi3282]

Your Taylor sounds great and I also see your taste in guitars shows with the tele in the background, nice

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Vincent - much appreciated - I really love the Taylor 813CE - it's a Suhr Tele you're seeing in the background. Fabulous. Happy New Year! Shane

[@peter-0200]

Thanks for the lesson. I like trying to play tunes live with one guitar, where clearly there’s two or more on the recording. This is a great example of that.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Peter - glad you enjoyed. Best to you, Shane

[@wakjob961]

Damn nice sounding guitar my friend.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Wak - much appreciated - all my best to you! Shane

[@patadams1673]

What's the effects your using? Chorus or just the reverb from amp? Thanks

[@bildencarlia6924]

You are such a lovely person let alone teacher !!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you for that - it really makes my day. My best to you! Shane

[@roland-mommens]

I just came across this video, and wow! What a nice way to teach a song! Subscribed and hope to see lots more! Thnx for your effort and style. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Roland - very glad to have you with us. Cheers, Shane

[@maryf.meskell7885]

Excellent tuition Shane, you make it possible to learn. Mary, Munster, Ireland

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mary - greatly appreciated! Shane

[@susanj2793]

Thank you so much for this.... absolutely love this song

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Susan - I really appreciate your comment - glad you enjoyed it and hope you are having fun with it. Glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@superespeon100]

You are such a wonderful teacher, with such a pleasant disposition. Thank you for the great tutorial

[@haroldwitham2038]

I appreciate you taking the time to break all your movements down Ann show distinctively what you're doing I subscribed and thumbs up I hope to come back and learn a little more from different song enjoy your teaching method very much you've got a fan here

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Harold - really happy to have you with us. Hope you have fun with it! Happy New Year! Shane

[@jasonfulbright9793]

Will be watching your channel regularly from here on out. Really like the way you explain things. Thanks a million.

[@emc75]

I really like this lesson. Thanks man

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Edgar - glad to have you here with us and hope you are having fun with it - Cheers! Shane

[@StrattenOakmont]

Thats the best Tutorial i have seen so far.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Walter White - very glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

New subscriber! Your tutorials are just perfect, you have a great way of teaching these songs, the best on KZbin by far, starting slow then building up and the pace is excellent, so thank you for the amazing work you put into these 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Derek - I really appreciate your feedback - very encouraging. Happy to have you here with us - Happy New Year! Shane

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Guitar At Work and a happy new year to you also Shane 👍

[@thepoodleplaceemwatz2111]

This is a wonderful tutorial! I wish i lived close to this teacher for in person lessons. Im sure he is awesome.

[@ricklewis5804]

New subscriber here. Great lesson and love your enthusiasm. This song is both haunting and soothing.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Rick - happy to have you here with us - much appreciate your encouraging words. Happy New Year! Shane

[@meetch3898]

Excellent demonstration to combine the two guitars and what a beautiful song.

[@Suspect333]

This is why you're the best teacher on KZbin in my opinion P.S. Nailed the B Minor Chord now :)

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - that’s SUPER about the Bm!

[@tyrongilmour6203]

Far out. Rhythm and lead. Ride on dude. Thank you for your service 🙏🎸

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed - my best to you, Shane

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

This was very informative, thx...

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Scottish - very glad to hear that - hope you are having fun with it - Happy New Year! Shane

[@randytucker6841]

Best walk-through I have seen... I promise to practice!!!❤

[@GuitarAtWork]

Excellent Randy - enjoy! Shane

[@mattym8038]

hahaha, my new years resolution was to finally learn this track, now thanks to this video I have to find something else to do with the other 365 days 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Matty - hope you have fun with it - Happy New Year to you! Shane

[@andreau8219]

I have always remembered you saying this might be the song to master the Bm chord. Finally I’m getting my bars chords and this great lesson and song inspired me! Thank you!

[@dozerblade]

The fret board on the Tele style guitar in background is catching my eye, it looks a little unusual. strange colors going on , might be optical illusion.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Dozer - I really love that Tele - it's a Suhr - Cheers! Shane

[@marleyorange]

good lesson

[@paz6359]

Man, you're GREAT !!! First lesson for me (by you) PERFECT ! 😌👍 I'm in - new subscriber for you from Israel - land of peace & love for all. ⭐😗⭐

[@lukeedward9748]

Palestine??

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Paz - very glad to have you here with us - greetings from Canada - Happy New Year! Shane

[@jxbusic]

Really good lesson. Thanks for the time you took making the video and sharing your knowledge.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed - thank you! Shane.

[@joedonlan2979]

How about an acoustic version of that solo at the begining?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Good suggestion Joe - thanks, Shane

[@toddswartz3510]

First time seeing you....you explain so clearly and thoroughly at a perfect pace....thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Todd - very glad it's working for you and I'm happy to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@toddswartz3510]

@@GuitarAtWork ..I picked up the guitar and instantly played it...not smoothly... But since 3 chords a very easy progression with minimal practice should get it quickly...luckily I'm very familiar with the bm barr chord structure, I know it can be a little tough....I will Definetly check out your other tutorials..

[@marccormier2813]

Hi Shane, this is a great tutorial! The fills are awesome! You mix them up perfectly with the rhythm guitar!A request? Could you do a tutorial for "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond? I have yet to find anybody that can play this properly with the intro on KZbin.Cheers neighbour from Mtl!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Marc - really appreciate your comment. Great suggestion - Thanks! Shane

[@Martin_HD28]

You are the only teacher I've ever had that make learning fun. Because of you, I'm practicing more and my Martin HD28 is finally out of its case and back in my hands!

[@SMO1784]

‘’You may be fingering your A differently’’ damn right boy

[@GuitarAtWork]

Lots of possibilities for sure Sean - Happy New Year! Shane

[@danjones9999]

Sean Overington hahahahaha

[@tsc9034]

This is instruction like I have never seen. It’s fantastic. Bravo Sir. Extraordinary. ❤

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you for that. My best to you, Shane

[@nawaal4452]

Shane, you're the best teacher ever. Thank you!

[@canuckeh782]

Your teaching is amazing probably one of the best on you tube you should be proud

[@nithinsuresh1000]

The whole video felt like a poem . Well paced and lots of energy .. thank you. Took my mood to i Donno , where

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Alok, greatly appreciated. Cheers Shane

[@davex444]

You Sir, are a born teacher. Thanks!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Dave - really appreciate it and happy to have you here! Shane

[@Lifeson2]

Brilliant. And what a lovely guy. Thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Nev - happy to have you here. Cheers! Shane

[@Weinmaste]

Thank you a ton sir!! After losing my sister in law to a drug overdose little over a year ago, I vowed to learn this song on guitar. I've never played guitar in my life, my journey starts now. I know nothing about guitar or how to play, I'm 41 years old, time to teach this old dog new tricks!! Wish me luck! Thanks again for the slow approach on this one.

[@jockster5525]

How is everything going

[@Weinmaste]

@jockster5525 very slowly 😆, still trying to learn chords, harder than I thought it was gonna be. But all I can do is try!

[@ebiruzzkix]

​@@Weinmaste good luck Sir 😊

[@CurtisMoon-m1b]

have you learned it yet??

[@Weinmaste]

@user-bp3nw7il6o I guess I'm a slow learner, still grinding, my hand just isn't stretching for thst B note, but not gonna let it slow me down.

[@rbny312]

Great teacher.

[@davedhaese8439]

A fantastic intuitive professional teacher..loved your method of transferring your knowledge to us..thank you so much😃💞

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Dave - greatly appreciated. Cheers! Shane

[@paint4food911]

Playing guitar for a while and at a plateau … I really enjoyed ur lesson and think it got me to next level !!

[@richbrice7465]

Agreed Liz, Shane is an excellent teacher.

[@zombieslayr83]

I love the way this guy teaches really awesome

[@guitarmuso1]

That taught me a few things i was missing out ,great lesson and a beautiful faith guitar

[@GuitarAtWork]

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

[@bobpattison1739]

Your talent is amazing, with such a great teaching style! BRAVO!!

[@woodman-km7fh]

Shane ! Man you are amazing... Guitar God for sure! Your teaching is the best I've ever seen and recommend you to anyone trying to learn guitar. Need more people like you in the world. Like the Bob Ross of guitars... Would love to turn on the TV one day and see you teaching. Thank you and bless you with many more years to come.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Wood Man - really great to hear that and it makes my day! Happy you are here with us and my very best to you and yours in 2020! Shane