Learn to play Harvest Moon - Neil Young

Angela Petrilli breaks down the Neil Young classic song "Harvest Moon" for players of all levels!

You may have seen Angela as part of Jennifer Batten's Guitar Symposiums or caught one of her videos at Norman's Rare Guitars. On this takeover, she'll run through some of her favorite riffs!

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[upanchor]

My 37 year old son, deceased in July of 2021, was a Neil Young afficianado and played his music on guitar very nicely. Most unfortunately, now that he is gone I am learning Neil Young songs. This song, Harvest Moon in particular, makes me weep, especially those three opening chords and the harmonics ... such sweet music that reminds me of my boy.

[garybuell]

Angela, I love the way you teach. I am 72 years young and playing my guitar again. Love it . Keep it up please 👍

[kinnonkerr]

What a lovely enthusiastic girl, The best teacher I have ever learned from best wishes Kinnon.

[PetenSal]

I know this is 2 years old but I’m just now seeing it. My wife and I saw Neil at the Gorge on our anniversary. It was in September and there was a full moon that evening. It was magical. This is our “song”! Thanks for the lesson.

[garywall]

A beautiful and talented young lady, finally I understand and can play the d to a to b bit of the song. As a 70 yr old beginner your videos and approach to the songs you teach are positively inspirational. Bless you. Lots of love and best wishes from Gary S/E England. ❤

[ericmoraski]

Watkins Glen Allman Brothers, the Band, Grateful Dead, I was 16, had a great time, I think!!! Love your lessons. Been playing for 40 years and still learning.

[vicentesalvadorpitrelli]

Hello Angela, you are playing the song that my eldest daughter slept with when she was a baby in 1993 (30 today), I am almost 66 years old, (I am also a guitarist) and listening to you I have beautiful memories of those times when my wife was still alive. She died, she left in 2009 something very sad. I lived through the 60s/70s and enjoyed the music of those times. I love hearing you sing and play. I have seen your band and you are really very beautiful and talented, I congratulate you. I am also a guitarist. Well I say goodbye I do not want to bother you anymore I just wanted you to know that I recently found you on YouTube and I was captivated and you know what? I am writing to you from Buenos Aires Federal Capital; Argentina, the country where I was born. It was nice meeting you. I send you a big hug and a kiss and take good care of yourself. It was nice meeting you.

[markwulff]

I love every single one of your lessons. I’ve been performing for decades and yet you are incredibly helpful to me. You gently point out things that I missed before. I can never learn enough. I appreciate you so much!

[jundah]

Definitely a great teacher, thankyou very much.

[petermciver]

Great. You are the only one I have come across who has explained the "D" to "A" progression. You explained it slowly and now I get it. Not only have you explained it well, but you are a pleasant to watch, which helps.

[martabateman]

Hi, I'm in Brisbane Queensland Australia. Love your lesson, I started guitar two years ago when I was 70 and still loving it.

[locationcoquilliere]

Love that song for long. Thanks for sharing your time your knowledge and JOY!
(From France and now Hong Kong)

[luciocarrozzo]

Niel Young, from my era with a iconic song from back then and still high on my list today, Greetings from South Africa

[ray.pittssongwriter]

I came across your page the other day .. I'm a songwriter from WAY BACK whose guitar playing has always been my weak point, but listening to your page and another person is helping me so much .. Thanks so much for what you do .. for folks like me who have played for years, but don't really show that, I appreciate so much what you're doing!

[davebintliff]

This gal is the best darn teacher I've ever seen. I played with alot of folks over 30 years, had a stroke 7 yrs ago and and have had to relearn guitar all over again.
Best teacher I've seen Kudos honey! Definitely subscribe to her

[raythomas]

I've only been playing a few months, but you have taught me so much I look forward to watching you teach every day thank you .

[AngelaPetrilliMusic]

Thanks for checking out my lesson on "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young! Be sure to subscribe to my channel to stay connected on new lessons and much more! See you SATURDAYS at 12p PST for a new episode of the Riff Rundown! Happy Playing!!!

[eddiet]

Your students MUST love you! You are very thorough in your teaching approach. Wonderful.

[Michael-luz]

Just came across you on YouTube and glad I did love the way you explain everything I'm 42 from WV and started learning guitar I been messing around with it about a year now

[jeffreylear]

I love Harvest Moon... I tried to pick it by ear, but my senses are fading at 76. Thank you Angela for these videos... Harvest Moon puts me in such a great mood when I watch Neil dancing at The Mountain Inn... near Woodside, Santa Cruz Mountains (Ca)