Playalong Video For 'Against The Wind' by Bob Seger

Another addition to our 'Playalong' series - this one is a ton of fun. Play along as I call out the chords first at a medium tempo and then at full concert speed.
If you have not learned the chords and strumming patterns for this song be sure to head to the 'How To Play' video located here:
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[@RickSteppinwolf-x1p]

I had a problem months ago, but never forgot you. It seems all around you have a reputation of laid back, cool with no extra words that don't count. Thanks man!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you, Rick. I hope you’re doing well. Cheers, Shane.

[@ManshedTV]

A gifted instructor

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Scott - happy to have you here. Cheers! Shane

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

Another favourite of mine. Tutelage clear as crystal again. Thanks again.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - my best to you, Shane

[@Eladeel50]

Really love your approach to playing through it at a slower pace to help us learn the songs. ❤

[@MrJrnyfan]

Great song and great tutorial. Cracked me up when Shane said 'you have to fight for your life' and have that Bm game ready...when changing to the Bm....so true.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey thanks for that - very glad you enjoyed - my best to you! Shane

[@partner230]

This is the song I learned the Bm on lol. I was determined to do a Barre chord and Bob Segar. A month of straight practice. I fought the BArre cord and won. Lol

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@partner230 that’s SO great. Congrats!! Shane

[@jaminjim44]

Thanks for the videos Shaun/Sean appreciate it man! You do a GREAT job of explaining things!! I was raised in Ann Arbor so I got to know some Bob sugar songs. Hey wanna hear a funny story my high school counselor was bobs as well Bob told him he wanted to be a singer/artist well our counselor told him to give it up he would never make it at it. He said he regretted that the rest of his career and never steered anyone away from their dreams again. Pretty cool tho but anyhow thanks again!! God bless! ✌️

[@GuitarAtWork]

That’s fabulous - thank you Jim - glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@gregolsen1235]

awesome video! intermediate player. Just subscribed! good Jam!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Greg - glad to have you with us. Cheers! Shane

[@aka4146]

The playalongs are great they really help to get the song down. They have helped with many songs that I knew but couldn't play very well. also they are great practicing solos and licks . thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you AKA - great feedback and glad it’s working for you. Cheers! Shane

[@russhowe1092]

Hey Shane, great to revisit this play along, I really enjoy this format... hard to believe it has been three years that you delivered this in your unique style of teaching. Cheers mate. Stay happy and healthy 😊.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Russ. Always good to hear from you. Cheers, Shane

[@peterstyles5567]

Fantastic stroll through the progression. I work a lot with Band In A Box, and your site makes the transcriptions so easy. Thank you and PLEASE keep 'em coming.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Peter - much appreciated and glad to have you here with us! Shane

[@freedomfighter7630]

Great stuff as always Shane! 🤟 Mr Segar came to Winnipeg about 10 years ago and man what a class act , best concert I've been too

[@steveschlager4436]

These are great! Thank you for helping me learn to play along with a track...I'm getting better everyday.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear that Steve! Shane

[@johnoverstreet9359]

Great instructions on this song! I am a beginner, and this is the 1st song I learned...can you please play Shame on the Moon next...thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - glad you’re enjoying. Great song suggestion! Shane

[@johnoverstreet9359]

@GuitarAtWork please let me know when you play that song as it is what I'm presently working on...thank you!

[@13coyote13]

Geeezzzz Louise those cord switches are murder LOL, I don't read music so I cue off of you and knowing where certain cords are, even if I could read music the switches would still be murder, gonna have to spend quite a few hours to get this one nailed down. Thanks again Shane, this old valley boy is havin fun.

[@EqualsRatings]

Thanks so much for this, it really helps me get the tempo right and feeling more and more confident to playing it on my own.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Excellent. Happy to hear that. Cheers! Shane

[@stephenoreilly]

You absolutely nailed this one. Great job and unbelievably teacher. Keep up the good work and thank you.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Stephen - much appreciate and my very best to you. Cheers! Shane

[@l3monpig]

That Taylor sounds fantastic!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sparlin - it's a great guitar for sure. I really love it. Happy New Year! Shane

[@jamesoverbo5033]

Best one.thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you James - glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@markc7587]

I struggled to keep pace but I had fun trying! Your rock my fellow canuk. I'm in my second year playing at 45 years young and you're vids are super helpful

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear it Mark - happy to have you with us! Shane

[@johnffricano3985]

Great job love the tune. Your set up is pretty cool

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks John - hope you have fun with it! Shane

[@johnffricano3985]

Would you ever consider jamming with a couple other people

[@sapelesteve]

Excellent lesson Shane! Seger is great & his music is timeless. Thanks for posting........

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - really appreciate that - fun to play this song and to make this video. My best to you! Shane

[@SuperShawn2020]

Just love your unique expressive guitar playing.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Shawn - that's a fabulous compliment and I truly appreciate it. Very glad to have you with us and I hope you are having fun with it! Shane

[@chrislush8074]

I did the play along. Great, really enjoyed it. Pushed me out of the guitar playing rut I’m in. Certainly need to refine chord changes but I managed to hang in there. Great format. Thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's great Chris - just keep at it and it'll smooth out for sure. Cheers! Shane

[@BrianHarbut-v5k]

Excellent, Thankyou! 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@TheWolfie11]

play alongs are excellent look forward to them !! thanks Shane great job great song

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Scott - great to get your feedback - lots more coming and have fun with it! Shane

[@highfive6553]

Great teacher...thanks very much!!

[@stevenfry3442]

Fantastic lesson!

[@lukeswagwalker1435]

Thank you :) your videos have been helping me learn how to play for the last year and a half now!

[@joconnor59]

Very good teacher love his videos and his way of teaching Guitar...keep up the great work regards from IRELAND...👍👍👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you John - really great to hear from you way over there - all the best with it! Shane

[@arkansastrey9694]

Dude ! That was awesome! , callin them out helps so much .

[@marclatreillelatteille6348]

Wow that was fantastic thank you very much I've always wanted to learn how to play that song

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Marc - glad you enjoyed - Cheers! Shane

[@quincydowling5811]

Great instruction Shane! Thanks for your generosity and time to make these awesome videos.

[@ickster23]

Great way to learn this song! Thanks. It's been on my "to learn" list for some time.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you ickster - all the best and hope you have a ton of fun with it. Shane

[@humbertodasilva674]

Muito bom a sua maneira de ensinar 👏👏👏👏

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Humberto! Shane

[@georgepower5266]

Hi Shane gotta ask you another favour what beat are you using on the beat buddy? Against the wind. Wife gave me beat buddy for birthday trying to figure it all out. You hang out in my shed more than my buddy’s.lol

[@mikeebner5523]

Another great lesson Shane!

[@lvDarkvl]

Amazing as always! Love the play alongs and any new addition that pops up on your channel. Thank you. Cheers! ~ Shannon

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Shannon - It's so great to hear that - very encouraging. Very happy to have you here with us! Shane

[@wallymurray620]

These play alongs are so great, can’t say thanks enough. Hope you can keep them coming.👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Wally - really great to have you here and I always appreciate your feedback! Shane

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Great teacher

[@tedvoelker5600]

Love it, I can follow that and improve my playing. Excellent, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Ted - really great to hear that. Thank you for commenting and happy to have you with us! Shane

[@kjack4712]

This was great. Can you do a playalong for Fire Lake please?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks KJack - much appreciated. Glad to have you here with us and thanks for the song suggestion. Cheers, Shane

[@partner230]

Hi. What are the chances of you doing a video of BLIND LOVE by Bob Segar??? I would love that. I'm learning so many tunes from your videos

[@GuitarAtWork]

Super! Glad you’re enjoying - great song suggestion. I love Seger! Cheers, Shane

[@partner230]

​@@GuitarAtWorkThe play along videos are awsum. Some I can get right away..others I go to your teaching ones. Your a great teacher. I can play so many more than 4 months ago and got Barre chords as well.

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@partner230 fantastic. So happy to hear that. Keep at it and have fun! Shane

[@partner230]

From what I can tell online the song Blind Love looks to be Barre chords? Capo? No tutorial on it.

[@jamesoverbo5033]

Thank you

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed James. Cheers, Shane

[@vernonmcdowell2844]

Fantastic tutorial. You’re the best

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Vernon - much appreciated. Glad to have you with us! Shane

[@eddiecampbell1835]

Class guitar teacher 👏 and always put all in to your teaching. Show how to get right. A an e

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Eddie - best to you. Shane

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

Ooo I like this one

[@robhead22]

Thank you!!!

[@gertvanwyk8989]

Funtastic

[@MrClarky59]

i just play for my own enjoyment and the occasional get together so i find these playalongs so useful because as your playing with it , you have a point of reference were you can base the level of your playing, keep them coming mate ,great stuff ps can i suggest seagull by Paul Rodgers/ bad company for a playalong

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Davy - very glad they are helping you and great song suggestion - thanks! Shane

[@carlosnavarronarcio8537]

Hello Shane!! Thank you for helping me improve my playing. I just got the BEATBUDDY. What GENRE and DRUM SET do I select to play along “Against the Wind”? Thank you!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Carlos - that's super! Congrats on the BEATBUDDY and I'm so glad to hear that you're improving! I used the 'Blues 1' pattern that comes preinstalled on the BEATBUDDY and used the default (Standard) drum kit. Nothing fancier than that. Set it at 110BPM. Cheers! Shane

[@carlosnavarronarcio8537]

@@GuitarAtWork Thank you so much Shane!!! I really appreciate it.

[@carlosnavarronarcio8537]

@@GuitarAtWork Do I also use the same the STANDARD and BLUES 1 to play along “Still the Same”? I have learned all these great songs following you !! Thank you again Shane, you are a great instructor !!!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

@@carlosnavarronarcio8537 yessir Carlos that pattern will also work for Still The Same. Thank you and so glad you enjoy! Shane

[@sc29229]

Hi Shane. Question: On the Beatbuddy (BB), is that a built in drum track or did you create it? If built in, does it come standard on the BB or purchase add on? Thank you. Love your stuff.

[@borisdax]

muchas gracias.

[@ruverbi743]

nice!!!

[@fergusb5787]

Hey Shane, Curious as to what model Taylor are you using here?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hey Fergus - thank you. It’s an 814CE. Cheers, Shane

[@fergusb5787]

Sounds great! Thanks for getting back.

[@stonz82]

great strummer

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you stonz - it's a good song for sure. Shane

[@lawsonlawson1504]

I just bought beatbuddy ...i was hoping u could let me know what type of drum beat ur using? I get the Bpm part - not sure about drum settings?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Sure thing Lawson - I'm not doing anything fancy with the BeatBuddy - I'm just using the 'Blues 01' pattern that came preloaded on the unit - Cheers! Shane

[@lawsonlawson1504]

@@GuitarAtWork thanks!!

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Hi Shane! May sound like stupid questions (but there is no such thing as a stupid question, only a stupid answer! Right?) but here goes... 1. Does the thickness of plectrum (thick/medium/thin) matter? I don't use thin plectrums because I can hear them make a clicking sound when I play. 2. Is there any special way to hold a plectrum? Sometimes my plectrums turn/slip around in my fingers when I play. 3. Does the gauge of strings (medium/ light/ extra-light) matter regarding tone and playability on an electro-acoustic? Any preference?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Ray - thanks for your questions - If your pick is too thin it will just flex when you try to accent a strum, if you use a heavier pick all the energy you put into the strum will translate directly to the strings. I use a very thick and rigid pick. It took me awhile to get used to it but I would never go back to a thinner one. I hold it between my thumb and second finger primarily....that way, the first finger can jump on it occasionally if it starts to rotate or move in any way. Works well. Heavier strings create a better tone for sure. You don't want them so heavy that they are too hard to play - but they will fight back a bit. I use a med/light guage from Elixir designed for the Taylor 814ce called HD Light. Highly recommend - hope this helps you! Shane

[@rhiwderinraytube]

@@GuitarAtWork Many thanks for the prompt reply, Shane, very useful !!

[@1sthomebuilder]

Hey Shawn, great play along. What settings beside tempo do you have on the beat buddy?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks George - really glad you enjoyed it. I'm just using the Blues #1 pattern that came already loaded on the BeatBuddy - nothing fancy at all. Cheers! Shane

[@robbeybusby5040]

Grate

[@davidgough9988]

what are you using on beat buddy rock blues country as i want to set my beat buddy to play along thanks

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi David - sure thing. I am just using a pattern that was pre-installed on my Beat Buddy. It's the Blues One pattern. Nothing fancy. Cheers! Shane

[@davidgough9988]

@@GuitarAtWork thanks for your help love the lessons

[@lawsonlawson1504]

Lol. Im 90% there that Bm almost there ...didnt think it d take this long to get that Bm chord.

[@stonz82]

awesome love b minor - hey what happened to Layla???

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks stonz - what do you mean what happened to Layla? Is it available where you live - the video? Shane

[@stonz82]

Yes it’s no longer visible for me?

[@skynebula11]

4:40

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Tommy Bolin Wild dogs acoustic version

[@jadeedmundson5715]

Thank you!