Out on the Weekend
by Neil Young • Lesson #28 • Oct 14, 2016
Editor’s Notes
This video is a guitar lesson for Out on the Weekend by Neil Young, from his 1972 album Harvest. It includes chords, tabs, and strumming pattern – showing how to play this song in standard tuning on an acoustic guitar. Enjoy!
Free Video Lesson
Timestamps:
- 0:00 Playthrough & overview
- 3:30 Chords used
- 4:54 Strumming: basic pattern
- 7:04 Strumming: flourish notes
- 9:15 Strumming: muted technique
- 10:58 Chorus chord voicings
Licensed Song Sheet 2 pages
Follow along with my print-friendly guide for this song! It’s available for purchase at Musicnotes.com, the web’s leading provider of licensed sheet music.
On the fence? Here's a guide I made showing the purchase & print process, including answers to common questions about my song sheets.
Buy at Musicnotes.comEnjoy My Lessons? Show Your Support!
Most of the lessons on my website are 100% free. If you have the means, please show your support with a tip jar contribution. I put many hours into every lesson — but it only takes you a minute to make a donation. You have my thanks!
Fun & Helpful Tools I've Made
Subscribe to my YouTube channel
Be sure to never miss a lesson by subscribing on YouTube. I put out 2-3 new videos every week. These include full song lessons, as well as covers, practice tips, behind-the-scenes updates. Thanks!
Recent Lessons
-
July 24, 2024
Must-Know Strumming Patterns in 6/8 Time
-
July 13, 2024
"Wondering Why" by Red Clay Strays
-
July 8, 2024
Viewing Notes in a Certain Area of the Fretboard
-
June 21, 2024
"Sultans of Swing" by Dire Straits
-
June 14, 2024
"Have a Little Faith In Me" by John Hiatt
-
June 6, 2023
"And It's Still Alright" by Nathaniel Rateliff
-
June 1, 2024
Introduction to Reggae Strumming & Rhythm
-
May 20, 2024
What Types of Play-Along Covers are Most Helpful?
-
May 10, 2024
"Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell
-
May 1, 2024
Tour of My New "KeyMaster" Web Tool
-
April 24, 2024
13 Must-Know Riffs with Droning Strings
-
April 18, 2024
"Moonshadow" by Cat Stevens