How to play 'Four Strong Winds' (Neil Young version)

This is an absolute classic song written by Ian Tyson and covered by some of the biggest names in music history. Join me to learn Neil Young's super popular version - we'll break down the chords and strumming patterns as well as the super cool intro and embellishments on the recording. Everyone should know this song! We do a full speed playalong at the end as well as a slower playalong to get you going. Cheers! Shane
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[billiecooper]

I've been playing a little over a year...these old fingers and brain get frustrated but you make learning so enjoyable! Thank you for being awesome and for doing these video lessons.

[johnholmes]

I like this guy. He moves things right along giving information to ME. I am not just listening to him hear himself talk. He is teaching me. He is a very good teacher for us old guys that still think we are rock stars from the sixties. Or, wanna be newbies who are too lazy to take a real music lesson.

[johnvancedar]

Boy you’re looking good and this is a great camp fire song. Thanks for all your hard work producing all these great videos.

[guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

Being 12yrs old for most of 1964 when i think this got USA radio airplay, its one of my earliest popular music memories along with the Stones Satisfaction!

[melchorhortilano]

Yes I am believe that this the proper teaching of guitar lesson! I am proud of you Mr.Shane Simpson! You are really guitar wizard!👍yes I am your follower & subscribers

[johnburt]

Big thank you Shane! Great tune! Don't doubt yourself about the play-along, that was so much fun! Thanks again!

[clydehuling]

Good teacher! Thank you, you make it look like fun ! A big Yes!

[sigogglin]

This is a song I didn’t appreciate when I was young, now I love it at 51!!

[Bagpipes]

Hi Shane . Just came across this song a couple of days ago having never heard it before.
I am a beginner of 18 months and try to play every day but don’t always manage.
Anyhow I decided to have a go at Four Strong Winds and within an hour I was confidently playing it at 90bpm thanks to your method of teaching. Even the wee fiddle bits i picked up no probs.
Thank you for your teaching method Shane.

[gertvanwyk]

Beautiful song, I will attempt it, thank you for the time and effort you put in the lessons.

[kennygore]

You're one of the best !!! LUV everything you do !! You're truly GOD'S gift to music ! KEN, Ocala Fla .

[Folkboat]

Thank you Shane. You are such a great help to my playing. 8 months in and able to follow you at full speed after an hour practice :). you are the best and so fun to learn from.

[peterabe]

This is one of Neil’s favorites from early early on. So happy you got around to doing a tutorial on this song. Can’t wait to jump in and clean up what I know I could be doing better. Keep the videos coming. Thx Shane.

[RP-zrrw]

Omg..finally. Neil Young method song is soooo simple looking but darn tricky version.

[johnwestcott]

Excellent lesson, Shane! Love your style and approach to teaching.

[Rocky_the_cat_sitter]

woohoo congrats on almost 100, 000 subscribers.. a testament to your positivity, enthusiasm and incredible lessons that are broken down so well and easy to understand. you are definitely right up there in my books, thanks for everything !

[davidradley]

Thanks for this one Shane ! I was hoping you would teach it . Your right, a classic for sure ! Great stuff from you as usual.

[keithfoley-chell]

A beautiful, poignant song. I'm enjoying learning it from your video. Many thanks!

[richardlynch]

So much fun to be able to learn and play with your instructions...👍
Getting the feel of a tune can be hard to grasp...but your technique opens that door easily.😎👍
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[Northyorkspaul]

Fantastic lesson..Great riff, I have Neil Young's heart of gold DVD...Great version on that, thanks!