Shelter from the Storm lesson - Bob Dylan

[thepumpdontwork]

I gotta hand it to ya dude, I just love this lesson. I always played this open E capo 2nd fret but this sounds almost more authentic probably because as explained here(which I never knew) Dylan didn't use open tuning on this...or have I read comments incorrectly?

[chromeheads]

and for what it's worth......I wish the "dislike" button on YouTube had an "explain yourself" button as a prerequiste in order to use it......otherwise it really just means that as of today, May 14th/11, 5 people can't play Shelter From The Storm as well as VGStratGuy ..or at all....just saying...

[VGStratGuy]

@chromeheads

Thanks for the comments and chord voicings. I actually retuned and tried it this way, and is sounds awesome. Cheers.

[chromeheads]

The Open Tuned version is Eopen, E 5th fret, 5th string ,G# 4thfret, 4th string, B,3rd fret 3rd string, open B, open E.The B chord is (Eopen) D# 4th fret- 5th string, F# 2nd fret- 4th string, B 3rd fret- 3rd string, B open, Then, this where the A differs a little from the standard tuning A chord, A note, 5th fret, 6th string, mute 5th string, A note 5th fret -4th string, C# 5th fret 3rd string, B open, E open, Then ending Arpeggio is ,E,E,G#,G#,B,E, In standard tuning voice A as (E) C#,E,A,B,E

[shollenator]

@chromeheads thanks for this I'll give it a whirl! its probably a little easier with the capo, for a beginner right?

[chromeheads]

@shollenator if you dont mind tuning to open "D" it is easier for most

[bumwagler]

Thanks for this. I was actually working on a song of my own that in my head had this chord structure, and once I saw how you were doing it and started trying to fit it into my song it ended up changed pretty radically, but if I hadn't started with your lesson I never would have got it. Great job.

[VGStratGuy]

@bumwagler

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate that.

[chromeheads]

This is how he's playing it on the studio album version. The chord voicing's are as follows noted from lowest to highest E,E,G#,B,B,E...then (E),D#,F#,B,B,E, then (E),C#,E,A,B,E.....the (E) indicates that it can "pedal" throughout. He plays the A bass note on the A chord sometimes instead of C#. The F# note in the "B" makes it B/D# not Emaj7. Listen to the very last part of the song just after the harmonica break he pauses on that lovely A/C# just before it resolves to the E.

[VGStratGuy]

@chromeheads

Thanks, you've obviously got a great ear for this. And I agree, there are many (and I'm one of them) that claim Dylan used open chord tunings, but it's funny because everybody doesn't necessarily agree on exactly which ONE was used. But I tried to figure it as best I could in standard tuning; figuring some might like to simply play it without having to retune.

Thanks, again, for the comment, I appreciate that.

[shollenator]

@chromeheads Have you seen a tab anywhere with this correct voicing? And is this with the open D tuning with 2nd fret capo? Thanks a lot.

[chromeheads]

@shollenator Hey man, here's the thing.... you can tune to open "D" and capo 2nd fret if you like...you will have the same voicings exactly for the "E" and "B" chords the "A" chord is voiced a little different in standard tuning but it's really incidental as long as you have the "B"note and "C#" note in the A chord. Here is the fingering for the open tuning. Eopen, E 5th fret, 5th string ,G# 4thfret, 4th string, B,3rd fret 3rd string, open B, open E.....the rest to follow

[shollenator]

@chromeheads @chromeheads Have you seen a tab anywhere with this correct voicing? And is this with the open D tuning with 2nd fret capo? Thanks a lot.

[deathmetal9842]

saved my lifee

[TheRockbacks]

@deathmetal9842

Thanks, I'm sure that's a little exagerated, but I appreciate the comment, nonetheless. :-)

[jeffy777]

Sounds good man, but I have a question: the first two chords you play seem to be both E? The fingerings are different but they're both E..... I think the 2nd chord should be a B instead....?

[VGStratGuy]

@jeffy777

Good question, thanks a lot for that.

The first chord is an E. By changing the bass note on the 5th string to an Eb you're actually playing a B11. So the second chord is a B.

[toronto420]

Brilliant. I actually stumbled on this video by accident, but was happy I saw it. One of my fav songs, but I didn't really know how to play it. The chords on DylanChords say it's in Open D/E tuning, but I don't really know what that means so would just play the basic E B A chords. Glad I can keep it in standard tuning.

[VGStratGuy]

@toronto420

Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate that. Mr. Dylan does play it in an open tuning; Open D/E, where he tunes the guitar to open D, but then puts a capo on the second fret, so he's playing in the key of E. I've just figured it out in standard tuning, and its kinda fun to play it that way. Cheers.

[bbqwhaaat]

Thanks man.

[boblad1]

Thanks good vid, a good angle with the camera too :)

[VGStratGuy]

@boblad1 Thanks, I appreciate that. Cheers.

[debbiemcdoris]

he plays it open e- unlike both way you play

[burnout690]

Just want to give a tip for people who are having trouble with the chords:

Place a capo at the fourth fret leaving the high E open (don't put capo on it) and play the chords C---C/b (or b/C not sure) then F7 and let the high e ring the whole time.

[patorevolcado76]

Great video, thanks a lot.

[keegan1948]

Do you know the difference between this and the live version he plays on Hard Rain?

[VGStratGuy]

@keegan1948

Very different, isn't it? Maybe even a different key, but I haven't worked out the differences. That's what I love about Dylan; he never really does anything the same way twice.

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate that.

[0olong]

Wow, what an interesting way of playing those chords! Did not expect that.

(also, very nicely explained - thanks!)

[VGStratGuy]

@0olong

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate that. Cheers.

[0olong]

Wow, what an interesting way of playing those chords! Did not expect that.

[66Pipes66]

Nice clear lesson,fun way to play it too.It is in open D/E though if you want to play it as he does on B on the T.

[gggatita]

Wonderful. Clear and concise. Nicely sung too. Thank you.

[VGStratGuy]

@gggatita

Thanks for the comments, everybody.

[donnyob123]

Very well done

[VGStratGuy]

@donnyob123 Thanks, appreciate that.

[eduvon0220]

good lesson, great song, thanks

[VGStratGuy]

@eduvon0220

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate that.

[2Touchstone]

The original version is in open D tuning.

[Isismusicnow]

If you wanna hear how it really sounds, click my name and i will learn you how to play. Everey Dylan fan knows this. He made the whole Blood on the tracks album this way and the he recorded it again. Just for your information

[Isismusicnow]

I'm sorry but that's not the way.. He plays it in D-tune. But it's funny to hear you being so sure what you are doing.

[ezzie24]

@Isismusicnow Dude who cares this way works fine.

[aaronredcat]

in other words he plays it without bar chords which is the clasical trained guitarist method that rarely uses the index to make a complete bar across a fret? i may be wrong but htat is what it seem like he is saying



[VGStratGuy]

@aaronredcat

Yea, I think you're right. Thanks for the comment.

[bluesgroove100]

Thanks for the great Dylan lessons you have put up ,

excellent!!

cheers

bluesgroove100

[VGStratGuy]

@bluesgroove100 Thanks, Bluesgroove100, I appreciate that.

[hanghang71]

i have been messing around with these chords and you have twist of fate if you slow it down play the first 2 chords as you have been then a string 5fret dstring 6thfret gstring 4thfret and then play your a chord as you have been /there is more to work out and i would appreciate your help cheers

[hanghang71]

i have been messing round these chords and you have got simple twist of fate if you slow it down do the first 2 chords you do here and then a string 5fret d string and g string the same as previos chord then play a chord as you are doing please try and work the rest out for me and i will be eternally thankfull cheers

[hanghang71]

i wish i would have met a teacher like you when i was 14,i have spent years/hows and much dedication and got nowhere/thank you so much ,this is what you-tube should be all about,sharing knowledge for the love of it  cheers

[VGStratGuy]

@hanghang71

Thanks for the feedback, I very much appreciate that.

[hanghang71]

@VGStratGuy did you not try simple twist of fate the way i suggested?

[VGStratGuy]

@hanghang71

Sorry, I haven't tried it, but I think you're right. Simple Twist of Fate is in the same key, and probably uses the same chords. Cheers.

[niptotheair]

THANKS

[ZenSunni2000]

Well done, great explanation of one of my favorite Dylan tracks. Thanks for taking the time to make this vid!

[shotofdylan]

what is the finger location on the A chord?

[VGStratGuy]

@shotofdylan All chords are illustrated in the drop down menu above, under the explanation of the video. All the lyrics are listed there, too. Thanks for asking.

[TheOneWhoSings1]

Decent lesson.. but I wish you explained it musically rather than in tab. Tab is the worst thing that ever happened to music. I am not trying to put you down... but changing music to tab is not good... it only takes away from someone who should be learning things properly.

[VGStratGuy]

@TheOneWhoSings1

You must have me confused with somebody else. I don't do tabs.

[miles2928]

Thanks! Great lesson.

[colineh]

Does anybody know how Jimmy Lafave plays it?

[solstice7294]

can anyone tell me what the strum pattern is? (im a beginner)

[Slavetomors]

i agree, i can't seem to find a good video with the strum pattern

[geosoc1]

solid lesson, thanks!

[johnSaffire]

thanks man, very cool

[MikeColors]

SO THANK YOUUUUU!!!!

[SimaanFreeloader]

Dylan plays it in open E, which makes it kinda easier. E is played fifth fret on the fifth string, fourth on the fourth. B is played fourth fret on the fifth string, second on the fourth. A is played second fret fifth string, first on the third and second on the second.

But that is a great way of getting the same sound without having to retune one's guitar.

[VGStratGuy]

Thanks, I think you're right about Dylan's alternate tuning. I figured this out by listening and playing in standard tuning. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate that.

[schwipschwap]

@VGStratGuy yeah, maybe someone said this already. but the whole album of blood on the tracks is open e tuning. but thats the beautiful thing about guitar, you can get almost the same voiceings in many ways, or you can play your own rendition of the song. which yours by the way is really good. or play the song with the standard E A and B

[macmaghnusa]

I'm sitting in my girlfriend's house in La Coruña with my guitar 80 miles away! Love the tutorial & just itching to try it out. Excellent work VGStartGuy.

Greetings from Spain,

M

[PabloIRL]

far easier to play this song in open d/e..

fingerings easier; forming them, and moving around with them..

and it sounds more like it does on the record..

[9578755]

I dont get it, how do you start playing it?

The beginning starts how?

[VGStratGuy]

Start with the E chord.  I demonstrate the start of the song at 2:02. Thanks for asking. Cheers.

[quadraSpazed]

I love your tutorials man.

Thanks very much for taking the time

[VGStratGuy]

Thanks very much. It's comments like yours that keep me posting. I appreciate your feedback.

[spaceboypaul]

Hey i was told he played this song in open D tunning ???? is that true?

[VGStratGuy]

I don't know, but the song is played in the key of E, so I don't know why open D tuning would work. Thanks.

[PabloIRL]

open d/e same tuning, just the notes are different pitchs, if i tune my guitar to open d, and put a capo on the second fret, ive got open e..

[lbsterling22]

Awesome.

If YouTube had existed 20 years ago my life would be different....

[VGStratGuy]

That's really true, isn't it. Thanks for the feedback.

[ruiz460]

Great video, thanks

[VGStratGuy]

Thanks, appreciate that.

[VGStratGuy]

Ha. I like that. Remember Mike Myers' Wayne's World on SNL, he had quite a few examples of mis-heard lyrics. Like CCR's "There's a bad moon on the rise," he would sing as "There's a bathroom on the right." :-)

[DirtyDeck]

haha i always thought it was "a creature boy, deformed"

[DirtyDeck]

Hey man, cheers for the lesson its been wel helpful! Can i just ask though, did it take you long to be able to play that rythym with the right hand while singing?Am having some problems with my singing and playing and some advice would be much apprecciated :)

[VGStratGuy]

Hey, don't sweat it, because it took me quite a while before I could play the right hand that fast, and sing at the same time. Start out slow, then slowly increase your speed. Singing just throws in another thing that you have to coordinate, so it takes practice. Each song you learn, though, you'll notice the next song you'll learn that much faster. Pretty soon the learning curve will flatten out and you'll learn 'em that much faster.

Good luck.

[redroverkillah]

You have saved me hours, thanks so much.

[HerzogsShoe]

Thanks so much for putting this up, it was really helpful! :-)

[VGStratGuy]

My pleasure, and thanks for the nice feedback.

[dajororoberts]

best video ever

[VGStratGuy]

Thanks. Dylan is just so cool, isn't he?

[mandelius]

thanks a lot, i really learned it from your vid. you make me happy.

[VGStratGuy]

Cheers, mandelius. I'm glad it may have helped. Keep practicin'.

[riz44]

excellent video. explained it well. normally youtube vids dont help me much. but this is great. thanks

[fbd24]

thanks alot man

[fbd24]

wikid video, can you type down what those chords are though please, thanks

[VGStratGuy]

Sure, happy to do it, I've tabbed them out for you, click on "(more info)," above.

Cheers.

[uawwildbob]

I wish I had a cam cord to post the right way to play this

[uawwildbob]

I do a lot of dyan tunes on a thirty year old epiphone and it sounds great

[uawwildbob]

U have done some good work on this but ur e cord is wrong he dont play it like that .its is an e cord but it is played like this> 2nd string from the top 7th fret 3rd string9th 4th string 9th allso from there ya can do the riffs the way he dose it

[uawwildbob]

I thinkya done some good work on this but its only close . ur E cord is wrong he dont play it like that.but the rest is right.second string from the top 7th fret 3rd string 9th fr 4th 9th , from there ya can do the ot6her riffs

[couch1979tom]

what is the strum pattern that would help alot

[VGStratGuy]

Thanks for asking, couch1979tom and dil2111. I'm still trying to figure out how best to describe the strum pattern. I don't want to revise the video, because it ends up being a new video and therefore a separate post. Hmmm ... Maybe I can add something to the video's desription.

[dil2111]

What is the strum pattern to this, the way you play it?

[jf081558]

Thanks man...I love Dylan also. I can never figure this stuff out myself...I make my own arrangements but it's nice to see someone who knows what they're doing.

[bwesb]

what is the third chord?

I cant tell what your fingers are doin.

[VGStratGuy]

Third chord is an A. Make an A bar chord at the 5th fret, but then take off the first string, so the high E rings open. Cheers.

[ml3428]

sweet lesson, your the only one i can learn dylan songs from, thank you if u know anymore please post. The way dylan plays is something i cannot grasp but u explain it very well

[VGStratGuy]

Thanks for the feedback, and the encouragement. Dylan is my favorite; just a song writing genious. I'm learning a lot just by learning his tunes. Keep on practicin'.