How to play 'Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard' by Paul Simon

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  • @פזאדוטלוין
    @פזאדוטלוין 8 місяців тому +5

    Dear shane, you explain with care, demonstrate with professionality, and that makes your lessons so great. Thank you very much

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  8 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for that - glad you enjoyed. My best to you! Shane

  • @harlow1729
    @harlow1729 3 роки тому +16

    I thank you so much. Your gentle soul and love of people emirates from you. Not to mention your talent. ❣️

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thank you Rita - a lovely comment to receive - my very best to you! Shane

  • @afisher555
    @afisher555 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the strum alongs. There are loads of channels and books with chords, notes and tabs, etc, but the rhythm is the key, as some of us don't like memorizing up down up down etc, and would rather feel the rhythm - a bit like learning dance moves. Some of us know the difference between up stroke sound, and down too, so the strum alongs really help nail the rhythm. I like your boom chikka or chicken explanations....

  • @johnswan2
    @johnswan2 4 місяці тому +2

    Great lesson! After all these years of trying to get this right I’m finally getting the strumming pattern correct.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  4 місяці тому +2

      Fabulous - very happy to hear that John my best to you! Shane

  • @wharfrat8447
    @wharfrat8447 3 роки тому +6

    Dude..I love all your video lessons...very helpful for my musical journey

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thanks for that Wharf - really great to hear - Cheers!
      Shane

  • @RemyTrahant
    @RemyTrahant 3 роки тому +3

    Another great lesson and a fun and easy song to build your confidence. Thanks Shane!

  • @new_friends_
    @new_friends_ Рік тому

    I just started playing about a month and a half ago, and getting either a Paul Simon or Simon & Garfunkel song to a playable state was one of my main goals! As Paul says in the song, I'm on my way.... Great video, thank you!

  • @ebkp50
    @ebkp50 3 роки тому +3

    Love it Shane Gods Richest Blessings youngish man thank you

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thank you Keith - much appreciated. My best to you. Shane

  • @scottrobertson9788
    @scottrobertson9788 3 роки тому +5

    Awesome lesson! I’ve been making attempts at this one for ages with minimal success; really found this super helpful! Cheers!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Very glad to hear that Scott - glad to have you here with us! Thanks
      Shane

    • @truthstillmatters59
      @truthstillmatters59 3 роки тому

      I agree Scott. I have tried to learn this one in the past as well with limited success. I was never shown the strumming patterns which made all the difference in the worlld. Shane's play along at the end helped a lot too. It is super helpful to be able to follow the entire song after we think we've learned it to fill in parts we may have missed and correct parts we got incorrectly.

  • @budeyre9769
    @budeyre9769 3 роки тому +3

    Another great lesson. Thanks so much for doing these.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thank you Bud - really appreciate that...even from a Habs fan! Cheers Shane

    • @budeyre9769
      @budeyre9769 3 роки тому

      @@GuitarAtWork at least they’re still a Canadian team and it’s a Canadian game, my wife’s a Pens fan, so sad

  • @aretejamodi
    @aretejamodi 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome! My project for the next two weeks! Thanks, Shane!

  • @SunvalleyMetaphysical
    @SunvalleyMetaphysical 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks, cant wait to try it this week.

  • @michaelperzow791
    @michaelperzow791 2 роки тому +2

    great presentation had togo through a few to get it just have to practice opening riff as got song down pat thank you sir

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  2 роки тому +1

      Fabulous - thank you Mike. Have fun at it. Shane

  • @rubbabubba6489
    @rubbabubba6489 3 роки тому

    First song i memorized the lyrics to. Kept starting the lp over and wrote them down. Must've drove my parents nuts. Great demo as usual

  • @KevinORourke25
    @KevinORourke25 3 роки тому +7

    This is so great! Shane, you're such a great guitar instructor. Thsnks.
    Kevin O'Rourke

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +2

      A big thank you Kevin - hope you are safe and well. Cheers!
      Shane

  • @WolfCat5102
    @WolfCat5102 Рік тому +1

    Excellent instructional!! Thank you much!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Michael - glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

  • @prestonhogg6086
    @prestonhogg6086 3 роки тому

    Awesome lesson love your Taylor sounds wonderful

  • @eddeleeuw155
    @eddeleeuw155 3 роки тому +2

    Fun one to play. Thx, Shane.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thanks Ed - hope you're doing well there. Cheers! Shane

  • @decjr1965
    @decjr1965 3 роки тому +1

    Glad you back !

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Donnie - hope you're doing well. Cheers!
      Shane

  • @profaltman
    @profaltman 3 роки тому +2

    My daughter is named Rosie so this one is mandatory!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Fabulous - hope you enjoy it! Shane

  • @333hotshot33
    @333hotshot33 3 роки тому +1

    awsome!! great tutorial wow you make this song easieer and not so scary. I have tried other videos but really like the metrodome you play along with. great Jam and thanks for such a great tutorial and great teacher!!😀😀😀

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      A big thank you for that. Hope it's working well for you. All the best, Shane

  • @johnvancedar5354
    @johnvancedar5354 3 роки тому +1

    Another beauty Shane.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thank you Johnnyman - hope all is well over there. Cheers!
      Shane

  • @cjsullivan8780
    @cjsullivan8780 3 роки тому +2

    Hey! Simon and Garfunkel! What timing! ;)

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Perfect timing indeed CJ - all the best with the Zoom Jam! Shane

  • @MrPOPSZILLA
    @MrPOPSZILLA 2 роки тому +1

    YOU ARE VERY THOROUGH , I LIKE YOURE STYLE MAN, AND NOT TO FANCY. LOVE AND RESPECT!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  2 роки тому

      Thank you for that. My best to you and hope you have fun with it. Cheers, Shane

  • @casperfriendlyjp
    @casperfriendlyjp 3 роки тому +2

    Yep, Ton of Fun😊!
    Thank you Shane🤗

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Julie - hope you're well - Cheers!
      Shane

  • @harry8097
    @harry8097 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome tutorial!

  • @lindadee2053
    @lindadee2053 2 роки тому +2

    Really enjoyed this lesson from you. You make it look so darn effortless. It's just too bad for me that I don't play guitar, but after watching you, I sure wish I could learn to. Maybe I'll give it a try since I do have an old Yamaha acoustic just laying around.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Linda - hope you’ll give it a go. Start with the song ‘Horse With No Name’
      It’s fun and easy. I have a video for that one - just search it on UA-cam Cheers!
      Shane

    • @DavidMartin-fl2on
      @DavidMartin-fl2on 2 роки тому +1

      give that yamaha some love

  • @chrisbarnett9205
    @chrisbarnett9205 3 роки тому +2

    thanks, great lesson as always!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thanks Chris - very glad you enjoyed it. Cheers! Shane

  • @martymello3526
    @martymello3526 3 роки тому +4

    Shane , another great instructional!! I really enjoy the way you break these songs down. During your play-alongs you determine BPM's . I was hoping you could do a video on how you go about that. Secondly, could you maybe do a video on how to use a BeatBuddy in relation to the

    • @martymello3526
      @martymello3526 3 роки тому +1

      Song you're teaching. I would really like to purchase one to advance my playing, but feel it would be a waste of money if unable to operate it.

    • @martymello3526
      @martymello3526 3 роки тому +1

      Oops, sorry Shane. Didn't notice that you commented on my previous post.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Marty - very glad you enjoyed. Always glad to have you here. Most metronomes these days come with a 'TAP' function. All you do is listen to the song and tap the beats into the metronome and it will tell you BPM - hope this helps!
      Shane

  • @lucshare7303
    @lucshare7303 3 роки тому +4

    Another great one, Shane! Thanks! Would be awesome if you could do Waiting For My Real Life to Begin - Colin Hay. Anyhow, thanks!!!!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Luc - always glad to have you here. Great suggestion - I love that song by Colin Hay. Cheers! Shane

  • @JH-cm8em
    @JH-cm8em 3 роки тому +3

    Hey, love your vids. Do you give private lessons? Also can you do strange days Dave Mathews? Also weapon? Cheers.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Manford. Glad to have you here with us. Great suggestion - Cheers! Shane

  • @richardslater677
    @richardslater677 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice lesson

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Richard - glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

  • @Thwadsworth1234
    @Thwadsworth1234 3 роки тому +3

    Great lesson yet again, on the subject of Paul Simon can you do a lesson for under African skies please no one has done one on UA-cam 👍

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Tom - much appreciated. Great song suggestion - I'll have a listen. Cheers!
      Shane

    • @Thwadsworth1234
      @Thwadsworth1234 3 роки тому

      @@GuitarAtWork Great stuff man keep up the awesome work 👊

  • @lowellirish
    @lowellirish 3 роки тому +1

    Shane! I've always enjoyed and learned SO MUCH from you!
    REQUEST? Can you preface your videos with the KEY you are in please?
    I often find myself searching out lessons that compliment my vocals... learning a song in a different key... only to find ...halfway through ...that my vocals wont fit is unproductive.
    Thanks much!!
    BTW do you do Skype lessons???

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks James - so glad to hear you are enjoying these videos. Cheers!
      Shane

  • @russhowe1092
    @russhowe1092 3 роки тому +1

    Well done mate

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thank you Russ - hope you are well man! Shane

  • @janacandia1449
    @janacandia1449 3 роки тому +2

    Hey Shane- another great song and lesson. This is probably too much to ask but would you consider doing a complete play along at the end of every song you teach? It’s super helpful and so much fun!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thank you Jana - so great to hear that you find these videos helpful. I will absolutely try to do a complete play along on every video. New one coming tomorrow with exactly that. Best to you, Shane

    • @afisher555
      @afisher555 3 роки тому +1

      @@GuitarAtWork I agree, super helpful, particularly for the rhythm. There are loads of channels with chords, notes and tabs, etc, but the rhythm is the key, as some of us don't like memorzing up down up down etc, and would rather feel the rhythm - a bit like learning dance moves. Some of us know the difference between up stroke sound, and down too, so the strum alongs really help nail the rhythm. I like your boom chikka or chicken explanations....

  • @aka4146
    @aka4146 3 роки тому +1

    way to go speedy good song thanks

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thanks AKA - hope you have fun with it! Shane

  • @sutv6754
    @sutv6754 2 роки тому +1

    I feel the marketing at the Beat Buddy Singular webpage is not good at all. I think as a consumer and a person on the outside it's lacking in clarity and it's confusing as to what they are selling and how much it is (lot of scrolling, time and thinking involved, I did all that but still clicked out) Look at it and look though the eyes of someone who is not familiar and wants to maybe check out the drum machine. Other wise I love your channel and your lessons are gold. Thank you

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  2 роки тому

      Thanks for that and so very glad you are enjoying the videos on this channel. I have not had the same experience at all with the Singular Sound (BeatBuddy) website. I have found it to show prices in my currency (CAD) and great product descriptions and supporting videos etc. Try this link straight to the Beatbuddy page:
      www.singularsound.com/products/beatbuddy?aff=37
      It can be a bit daunting if using devices for the first time - it's a whole other world - I would agree. But....I just gotta say that this company has fabulous customer support and their products 'grow' with you as your needs and skills change and improve. And remember....I was a product owner for MANY years before I was every affiliated with them. My best to you and very glad to have you here with us! Cheers,
      Shane

  • @sutv6754
    @sutv6754 3 роки тому

    Great Shane, I'm a pro a new fan and a student. Can you tell me what app you use for your metronome. Love the tone and I can't get it out of any of the apps I have. Thanks. Tom

  • @budeyre9769
    @budeyre9769 3 роки тому +1

    Would you consider doing Amarillo by morning by George Straite?

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Great suggestion - thanks Bud - Shane

    • @budeyre9769
      @budeyre9769 3 роки тому

      Not bad for a Habs fan. Lol

  • @TrueTruthToday
    @TrueTruthToday 3 роки тому

    I've been playing the song a long time and can vouch for your great lesson! You really lay out the intro and strumming pattern perfectly and very clearly. However I quibble about only two things, chord-wise. First, the B minor chord you include I believe is incorrect. To my ear it sounds like a B (even B7 would work but B minor sounds off if you play along with the original). Also, the song includes a G chord you seem to have left out (at least in the video). For example, on the line "Goodbye Rosie, the Queen of Corona" there's a quick G chord landing on the word "Queen", then the chord shifts back to A on "Corona"

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Alex - always appreciate the feedback. Cheers!
      Shane

  • @lowellirish
    @lowellirish 3 роки тому +2

    I just checked my Kodachrome music...Key of D...
    So this lesson would need total transposition for me to Key of A...therefore, I cant use it as shown, unless, I transpose.

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thank you James - what exactly is Kodachrome music? Cheers,
      Shane

    • @lowellirish
      @lowellirish 3 роки тому

      @@GuitarAtWork 🤣
      Mamma dont take my
      Mamma dont take my...
      Mamma dont take my....
      ?????You're working too hard, Shane ...🤣

  • @brendanconway7317
    @brendanconway7317 3 роки тому +1

    Yes Shane. How Are you sir?

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Doing well Brendan - hope you too! Always good to hear from you across the pond lad. Cheers! Shane

    • @brendanconway7317
      @brendanconway7317 3 роки тому

      All good chap. Look after yourself

  • @adamwaller9935
    @adamwaller9935 3 роки тому +2

    You were missed pal!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому

      Thanks Adam - hope you're doing well Cheers!
      Shane

  • @eckman65
    @eckman65 3 роки тому +1

    Where’s the beat buddy?

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  2 роки тому

      I should have used it for sure. Cheers, Shane

  • @benvermeulen1209
    @benvermeulen1209 2 роки тому

    Ja dit is 1 manier. Met plectrum. Ook grappig is dat Paul Simon het niet zo speelt. Dat heb je met internet. Duizenden deskundigen. Veel geduld nodig met deze man.

  • @claudialima2572
    @claudialima2572 3 роки тому

    Foi assim???💙❤️🍷😍🍷😍💘🍒💋💋💋💋🍓💋💋💋🍎💋💋💋

  • @mcburnski
    @mcburnski 2 роки тому

    I always miss the B minor out. It sounds fine without it 😂😂

  • @gabrielruizmedina9608
    @gabrielruizmedina9608 3 роки тому +1

    Take pity on your foreign subscribers!! You talk too fast to us!! Good job!

    • @GuitarAtWork
      @GuitarAtWork  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Gabriel - and sorry - I make videos in the morning with coffee - it's a caffeine thing......Cheers!
      Shane

    • @gabrielruizmedina9608
      @gabrielruizmedina9608 3 роки тому

      @@GuitarAtWork 😊