FIRST Guitar Chords You NEED To Learn - Easiest Beginner Guitar Chords For Playing Songs

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Easy Guitar Chords For Beginners - Learn the first guitar chords you need to know on guitar. These are the first 4 chords I teach my beginner guitar students in their first lessons. I love these total beginner chords because most of them only use two fingers which makes is way easier to play for beginner guitarists.
The first guitar chords that you will learn in this video are:
Em, D, C & G
With these first guitar chords alone you can play 1000s of songs. You might be surprised by how many songs you can play with my easiest beginner guitar chords.
✅Songs Using These 4 First Beginner Guitar Chords:
Wonderful Tonight: • Wonderful Tonight Guit...
Talking About A Revolution: • Talking About A Revolu...
Zombie: www.laurenbateman.com/zombie-...
Sweet Home Alabama: • Beginner Guitar Lesson...
Can't You See: • Can't You See Easy Gui...
Wagon Wheel: • Wagon Wheel Guitar Les...
Perfect: • Perfect Guitar Lesson ...
Brown Eyed Girl: • Brown Eyed Girl Guitar...
What If God Was One of Us: • One Of Us Guitar Tutorial
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✅ Recommended Playlists to use my guitar chords for beginners:
🔴 Some songs that use my easy guitar chords for beginners. Check out my playlist:
• Leaving On A Jet Plane...
🔴 If you enjoyed this video on Lauren's first guitar chords, check out her other chord videos:
• Beginner Guitar Chords...
✅ If you found these guitar chords for beginners helpful, consider making a donation to support my efforts: www.laurenbateman.com/donate
Thank you for spending time with me and learning how to play your first beginner guitar chords.
Lauren :)
About this easy guitar chords video:
This easy guitar chords video goes in depth on the first guitar chords your should learn as a beginner guitar player. These easiest beginner guitar chords are the foundation to playing beginner guitar songs on the guitar. The first guitar chords covered are the full Em chord, the easy C major chord, the easy G major chord and the full D major chord which I personally feel are the best guitar chords for beginners to learn and start playing songs. Learn these first guitar chords and you will be able to play many beginner guitar songs.

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@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

✅ Check out my 7 Level Guitar System: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/courseyt Go from zero to playing the songs you know and love. 57 page workbook with strumming and picking exercises included! ✅Some Songs I Have Lessons for Using These 4 First Beginner Guitar Chords: Wonderful Tonight: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/geB_gdV6p7bedI0.html Talking About A Revolution: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcyKgKZmmJPekps.html Zombie: www.laurenbateman.com/zombie-chord-chart Sweet Home Alabama: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLtjl5qImZ3Ohnk.html Can't You See: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5Z3laiHuL_YqXk.html Wagon Wheel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJp5ld2U27isf6M.html Perfect: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKl3fLGZ2azdY4U.html Brown Eyed Girl: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osWblsulmdLNdmQ.html What If God Was One of Us: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsyfe9uXp6ecd3k.html I understand there are not the traditional 3 fingered C and G chords most teachers teach. This is a BEGINNER GUITAR LESSON. Do don't be mean about it. Not everyone can jump right into 3 fingered chords. :)

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to like the video too!

@pilotactor777 4 жыл бұрын

Have you got something on how to hold a spectrum and strumming? You teaching technique is stellar!

@chrisohagan4825 4 жыл бұрын

Been learning from 4 different utubetests an you are definitely th better of them all at explaining how to move your fingers .... a child with incredible memory an super long fingers could do some of these things .. cos my kids has been trying an the finger length definitely play a factor 🤣🤣😁😁🤜🤛♥️🇮🇪☘

@chrisohagan4825 4 жыл бұрын

4 weeks playing 1 hour every night I'm now enjoying it.. an finding it a challenge an not a mission ... finger tips (3 of them) has hard skin on them already an dont bite them off either cos it will set you back a day r 2 practise ..... need to buy a guitar as iv been staying with my uncle as these 5 comin 6 weeks now an goin home shortly.. an I can safely say that I'm now giving him tips an notes an iv ordered him a good phone so he can use this (mobility) to carry with him to practise instead of a laptop iv learned more In 6 weeks than he has learned in alot of paid lessons... thanks for the help Lauren ♥️🇮🇪☘

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, on my chanel there is a section on guitar basics: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hK14nNWV06m5hnk.html

@babygirlsp8 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, a female badass teacher to show actual chord transitions! Thank you for repeating and going slowly :)

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Yes, I thought it was time for a cool female teacher too :)

@barrypittman2199 4 жыл бұрын

Another 'quarantined' person using this time to learn! I've owned this guitar for 10 years and have yet to learn, lol! This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service. Hope you learn alot.

@alexakate 4 жыл бұрын

same here!

@shubhambhasker6210 4 жыл бұрын

Do share your experience Barry.. I'm trying to learn that too

@danielcortes2451 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my guitar for a year and I have t learned also

@jenniferc3019 4 жыл бұрын

Barry, Me too!! my guitar has been on my wall for four years ! Its never to late to learn:)

@seniorpz1969 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of ppl are gonna learn so many new things while in quarantine that they never thought they would..and playing guitar for me is one of them..thanks Lauren!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

I hope so!

@rajeshbali211 4 жыл бұрын

i am 46 now... use to admire a guitar school in Sector 21 Chandigarh (29 yrs back when i was in class 12 ) at that time had a great desire to learn guitar...but time goes on and on...and now here i am....can't say thanks to Corona....using my son's guitar...and learning the chords...Uuuuu huuuu.. Stay safe..Stay Home..

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you here.

@4everThoughtful 4 жыл бұрын

At 50+, I'd been trying to learn chords in a group class for 7 months (before the "CV" words). I wasn't making progress so I quit the class, bought more books & practiced, watched various videos weekly & practiced, tried to memorize chords & practice but got no where. In less than 15 minutes w/you, I've learned to make 4 chords & transition between them. You made it sensible and enjoyable since I actually have success with your methods. Thank you very much!! You're an awesome teacher!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you found my channel!

@Julia-ic3jf 4 жыл бұрын

I’m self quarantined right now and I ordered a guitar to keep me busy. I’m watching videos like this as the suspense for me grows before the package arrives! 😃😃😃

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

This will be a great video to review when it comes in!

@denaenaeee 4 жыл бұрын

Dragòn Flame same!! I just got my guitar today, disinfected it and started playing. :)

@harvey667 4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@nellishapowell9555 4 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing. I’m in my first few days. I got mine Thursday evening. I wish you all well with it!

@ahard-daysnight6659 4 жыл бұрын

Have you gotten it yet?

@ralphburgess9829 4 жыл бұрын

Lauren, I'm 72 years old, just purchased my 1st guitar 3 days ago and stumbled on your site after trying a number of "beginner" learning sites. What I like about yours is the pace of your lessons. It's just perfect for an old codger like me. It's more difficult than I imagined but I'm determined learn how to plan if it kills me.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralph. I pride myself in teaching older guitar students. Most guitar teachers out there focus on the young bucks but I love my 50, 60 and 70 years old students. We like the same music too :)

@belladonnelly8063 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 67 and am gonna get it too

@joannejacobs8550 4 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a guitar at 59... a life long dream and playing c d EM and g in a day compared to other tutorials. Your lesson is very well presented. Thx lauren

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Joanne, thank you so much. I appreciate the positive feedback.

@damian8358 Жыл бұрын

I’m a 53 year old truck driver and I’m learning more from your videos than I’ve learned from any other teacher. Thank you

@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын

Glad to help Damian. 😊

@julieemery2342 4 жыл бұрын

This lady is brilliant, i find she is actually showing you whatto do with the frets & where to place yr fingers unlike other tutors

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Julie, thank you so much. Means so much. I get a lot of hateful comments from people from time to time so I really love knowing that my teaching style works for so many people.

@julieemery2342 4 жыл бұрын

Lauren Bateman Thankyou for your reply lauren, I can’t believe people sometimes & why they would disrespect you & yr technique, i would love to have you as my teacher, i find a lot of the clips on U tube get so carried away by their own expertise don’t really show you much, like yourself for instance, you show how to position your left hand on the particular frets, i watch you over & over to perfect my understanding. Wish i lived in USA near you😊

@puikeitso1748 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u for this guitar lesson. I watch and follow. (March 06, 2020)

@gwag8410 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a guitar player, singer, I have a couple of young grandsons wanting to start playing. I’ve been looking for a simple way for them to play partial chords, and this is great, thanks !

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad you found it helpful.

@ahhlyse 4 жыл бұрын

Haven't broken my guitar out since high school, and now that I have all the time in the world, decided to pick it back up. I had that same intimated feeling trying to find a good video, but your video is the only one I came across that makes me feel comfortable and breaks it down so clearly. Thank you!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Rock on! Glad you like it.

@cool.budget.guitars Жыл бұрын

“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” - B. B. King

@mohanjitsinghwalia2762 4 жыл бұрын

I am also one of those who at 62yrs learning to play guitar in this quarantine time using Classical Guitar which I bought 30 years ago from Yamaha factory in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia to teach my girls.You are an excellent teacher ! After lot of struggle found easy to understand lessons and follow through to practice.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

So happy that it helped you! Lauren :)

@MrBellare 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, Thanks a lot, you made guitar playing so easy. I guess nobody could explain and teach better.. I have been struggling in switching chords and never thought it can be so easy the way you took it through. Thanks a lot Lauren. I got ma teacher :) It feels as good as you teaching in person. Stay blessed.No more diversion in learning it Love you for this :)

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Ganesh, so glad that you found this helpful. Good luck in your guitar journey!

@lornagreen 4 жыл бұрын

I've been studying with other guitar teachers on KZfaq but something wasn't catching on then you came into my newbie musical life and walah. After a few lessons I'm succeeding and feeling like I'm accomplishing something with my guitar. Like the people who commented previously, you are awesome. Been bragging about how much I'm learning from you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Lorna, so glad that you found me!

@lovelight8963 4 жыл бұрын

I feel myself comparatively an aged learner, but your teaching method is really fantastic! The way you show the techniques and the way you explain the steps are wonderful. I like it.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Glad that this helped. Yes, I developed this teaching strategy particularly with older learned in mind.

@oscarjetson128 4 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt you are an awesome teacher! I have had a guitar for a really long time and have struggled! I like your pace and how clear you have explained each transition from one chord to the next. You've renewed my hope! :-)

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Oscar, thank you so much. I'm glad that you are finding this helpful as a first step in learning guitar. Glad to have renewed your hope!

@Dezza612 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Out there there are good guitar tutors and very good guitar tutors, and then there is Lauren Bateman. Wow all I can say is this lady is the best. I have a dipped in and out of lots of online tutors and gotten lost very quickly as they seem to assume that we are intermediate or better. This lady is so patient going back and forth so it sinks in, showing how to progress from the two finger chords onward. I wish I could shake this lady by the hand and say thank you. I have picked up my guitar with renewed energy and vigour and hope to progress to being a better guitar player thanks to this lady. Best regards Lauren from Derek.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. Thank you so much. I truly appreciate that. Means a lot. ♥️ So glad that this helped you.

@jeremyparr4238 2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Parr i am 65 and I just brought a acoustic guitar I always wanted to play a guitar thank you for showing theses cords yours truly Jeremy Parr

@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@leamonduncan8083 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto with all the new quarantine learners, lol. I got my guitar a couple of years ago as a gift because I wanted to learn and the goal is to play something with my granddaughter who takes piano lessons. I think that will be a special memory for both of us. Thank you.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@lilliancole1179 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another ‘quarantined’ person who always wanted to learn to play an instrument. Finally at 70 years old bought a Fender acoustic guitar and trying to have patience to learn some cords. I appreciate your video!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Lillian you are so welcome. Glad you found the video and so happy to be helping you.

@ge45gecalled39 4 жыл бұрын

really, really enjoy your style of teaching, me being 74 but young at heart have bought a Taylor 114ce 3 years ago, haven't learned because the strings are hard on my fingers, so two week ago bought Peter Frampton Les Paul Epiphone and put 9-42's on her and much easier on the fingers, auxiliary have tried for 40 years but gave up so many times, what you have shown me is a breath of fresh air with your ease of teaching and dangling the carrot to get the donkey to move is a nice approach, maybe have bit off more that one can chew but really wanting to play also to read music, it would be nice but troublesome for you but it would be nice to have a book by you so one could follow along and make note's on it when watching you go through the lesions, Lauren, thank you, your a ray of sunshine and have put hope in the heart, keep teaching and thanks you so very much. wish you health and happiness, George

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Awww George, sell I'm so happy to help. I have a lot of students in the 60s and 70s and they love the step by step approach. Gotta start simple and build from there.

@b.o.353 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this at work on my lunch hour. Can’t wait to get home and give this a try. Bought my first guitar in ‘88... always gave up because I could never switch chords. Going to stick with it this time. Kept one guitar since 2006 and can’t wait to start really playing it. Awesome video. Thank you!

@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I love it! How did it go?

@b.o.353 2 жыл бұрын

@@LaurenBateman great. Thank you for asking. It’s weird the chords are already clicking and I don’t have to stare down. Just working on getting my fingers in the right place so I don’t deaden strings. But having a ton of fun. Thank you so much!

@Rob-vs4uc 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Lauren thank you for your videos. I used to go for lessons some years ago and I can't say I've learned as much as I have been learned by watching your videos! The part I love the most is how easy you make it, by switching your fingers from one note to the next, and how you zoom in on your hands. That is so helpful to me. Thank you so much.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Rob. Glad that you found it helpful.

@sandymcnab6782 4 жыл бұрын

One of these evenings after few days into the quarantine I surprised my father watching you with my Gibson SG on his lap... We discovered he missed his calling as a rock star......... Thanks

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Oh what a cool story. :) You're welcome.

@debraclapper9795 4 жыл бұрын

My mother (is 81) has had a mini guitar for about 50 years now, but never learned to play. My grandchildren recently turned 7 (boy/girl twins). I took moms guitar in nd had it restrung and cleaned up, and gave it to Haydon for his birthday. He was super excited! I downloaded a couple apps, and we started. I decided at almost 58, I wanted to learn with Haydon! So I bought myself a cheap acoustic to start with, and THIS has been THE BEST COURSE we’ve learned from so far!!! Thank you, Lauren! For helping this ol’ granny and my grandson learn guitar TOGETHER!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Debra, thank you so much! I truly appreciate it. I have another super easy one for you: Check this one out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p5acedhiu9XZiH0.html

@milliemarly6218 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a new acoustic guitar for my 19th birthday yesterday and I'm practicing my chords. I get to learn while being self isolated, will stop me from being bored for sure

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Millie, welcome aboard the quarantine guitar trail. Good luck!

@Fabi1701A 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for, I am a beginner and I watched dozens of videos in the last month and I was become very frustrated about not finding “a video “ on where to start. I found other channels too complexe or too fast to start. So thank you for this step by step tutorial clip.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Well thanks for watching and I am glad it helped. Many teacher throw students into the 3 fingered chords and while some students can do that, I found over time that most students need a step before that to help them build towards those bigger chords. A lot of guitar player forget that it's really hard for a beginner player to move two fingers at a time never mind 3 or 4.

@luisdiaz3887 4 жыл бұрын

Lauren, you’re a great help for beginners, I can see your patience is huge and endless. Even so, a beginner is always eager to learn fast and quick. And at this pace they’ll grow some grey hair before they learn how to play a song. Anyway good luck to you and all the future Clapton and Gilmores. Au revoir.

@adityarohanik0 4 жыл бұрын

Me: *Learns Em & G chords* My Mind : Aight! I am David Gilmour now. D & Cm Chords : Allow us to introduce ourselves

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha. Cm is no joke. Stick with Em, G, C and D for a little while. Lots of songs you can play with only those 4.

@adityarohanik0 4 жыл бұрын

@@LaurenBateman Yup! I think I should do that. Naturally I stuggle with shifting chords like any random guitar newb. But I think I will practice shifts by learning an easy song since I am the "implement a concept to learn it" type. Thanks

@yooriawakened6764 4 жыл бұрын

My mom helped me buy my guitars 3 years ago while we were fighting her cancer together and at some point I was just afraid to be a failure. Your class helped me. I am working with it every night before bed now!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. So happy to hear

@Callsign_Teach 4 жыл бұрын

Your lessons are very easy to follow and by far one of the better guitar teachers on KZfaq!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.

@carlmartin1 7 жыл бұрын

Lauren -I really do wish newbie guitarists had access or knowledge of you lessons (videos). You are a master yet able to teach to the the true beginner in a way that they can understand. Thank you very much.

@LaurenBateman 7 жыл бұрын

Awww. So sweet. Well I was mostly self-taught and I don't have a music degree so I teach from a different perspective than most.

@duanes.6090 6 жыл бұрын

For the G chord, shouldnt there also be a finger on the 3rd fret first string?

@dentongoodford2294 4 жыл бұрын

Love your approach - leaving the complicated stuff till later. After watching hundreds of videos, you're the first one to point out that one can start playing some chords by using two fingers only. This makes things so much easier and will motivate lots of people to keep going and most importantly, have fun learning the guitar. Those complicated three finger chords make many people give up on learning to play the guitar. Thanks a lot.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Denton. That's why I teach the way I do :)

@johnnys8691 3 жыл бұрын

God has sent you to help us noobs, I was not able to switch between a single chord, now I can switch between 3 this is just impossible to believe. You deserve more than one like, keep up the good work

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much!!!!!!! I appreciate every single like I get 😃

@larrypatterson8631 3 жыл бұрын

I am starting to play at 73 years old and I found her site and she is very good. Can't wait to start playing tunes with her help.

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Love it Larry! Glad you found me

@larrypatterson8631 3 жыл бұрын

@@LaurenBatemanI really love your you tube videos I am going to watch them every day to get better. Thanks for doing them Lauren.

@RomanticGuitarMusic_No1 3 жыл бұрын

"Don't stop when you're tired, Stop when you are done" -Johnny Sins

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Love that.

@jimmymacproductions161 4 жыл бұрын

Like thousands of others, I've re-picked up the guitar after seeing your video. Really like the 2 finger approach to create muscle memory for my fret hand. You're message in your videos are clear and your voice is pleasing too. I haven't seen a video on this: Finger or hand stretching exercises to get the angle right for my fret hand. Being a beginner, my left wrist isn't used to bending. Also, if you become a online student of yours, do you have a lot more music sheets that have strum patterns, chords, tempo, etc. I really like the sample music you have posted on your site.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jimmy, My website has more chord charts. I unfortunately cannot sell songs as part of my course, but I do teach a number of strumming patterns. Glad the two fingered approach is working for you.

@williambryan3551 3 жыл бұрын

I'm over 50 (way over) and have attempted three courses prior to this. Most in too much depth, some I need 3 more fingers and the last I would need a hand like Wilt Chamberlin to cover 4 frets even if I was 20 but a bit of arthritis doesn't help. I am familiar with not playing the full cord which helps but with the four fret coverage I gave up.. I believe your the angel I been looking for .. EXCITED !! I'm not used to being defeated .. You have a mindset to stoop to a beginner level with fret coverage that is comfortable for all . Thanks for being to adjust to all levels ..made my day !! Bill Bryan

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

William, you're very welcome! I'm glad this helped you. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. 😃

@marciesymes6576 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 68 and so hoping to play guitar but need someone who is very patient as I have trouble understanding and need things repeated over and over and I feel you could be that teacher for me ..

@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын

I like to go slow.

@eliasjonnalagadda 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren thanks for the tips I bought a guitar nearly a year ago and went through some videos and got confused and put it aside but after watching yours I felt that I can go back and practice..

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Elias, glad that you have picked it back up. Hopefully more of my videos help you.

@jennak.6970 4 жыл бұрын

That was seriously by far the best video I’ve found She is so understanding of beginner problems and her way to explain is so perfect ❤️

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Jenna thanks so much. I'm glad you found it helpful.

@bookgeek1979 3 жыл бұрын

I have a guitar I bought over 20 years ago in high school but never really learned to play. My boyfriend plays often and is good and can just play by ear. He's bought some new guitars recently and has been playing more so I got my guitar out to try again. This video really helped me learn and practice chords. My fingertips may be a bit sore now....but I just need to keep practicing.

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Keep practicing and build those calluses.

@dorisjoan15 4 жыл бұрын

Love your teachings so much. I am a mother of 2 kids but always have a passion for music.I fortunately found you and I found very simple n interesting in ur teachings. I hope I will make the best use of ur lessons.God Bless You...

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Well thank you so much. God Bless and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@dorisjoan15 4 жыл бұрын

@@LaurenBateman A very happy Christmas to you and to all your family..

@ChildofGod4ever001 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a guitar myself , always wanted to play, and am so glad to watch this video ... you made it sooo simple and thank u for zooming in.:) such a great teacher!!! Thank u so much.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@Vffr1 4 жыл бұрын

I love many things about your teaching style, but what I appreciate the most is that you don't go in to "show off" mode right from the start. Many online instructors go all out with riffs, cords and impossible solos, right before they teach us/me how to play a 1 finger note/cord. Yeah, they're good, but it just makes me feel like I'm going to suck before even picking up guitar. Thank you again. Triple.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you so much. I'm not really a show off, noodle type of player. Glad I can make you feel better about playing guitar. Confidence is the first thing every guitar player should develop in a student.

@monarch29 3 жыл бұрын

I just got my guitar a couple hours ago, literally just got home with it and already memorised these chords along with G major and C major and I'm super excited as I've wanted a guitar since I was two. Update: I now am learning actual songs! I've already done some covers and personal songs which you can check on my channel, but I'm working on multiple other songs♡ Thank you so much for your help

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's awesome. So happy to help you 😃

@marietteestangki1840 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you teach like me as a begginer, may one song with chords precious Lord.

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mariette

@darylholmes932 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a clear and helpful video! Thank you for going through the steps so slowly and showing each movement repeatedly.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Daryl, you're welcome so much!

@constantinovalmores3970 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these simplified chords. I am past 73 and left-handed but I have to force myself to play right-handed and it works Just love your lessons . God bless.❤️🙏

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to help Constantino

@Joe7zn 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly speaking I love how simple and hands on practical your lesson is, I have been searching throughout youtube for the best first lesson for guitar and all others are not suitable for beginners! Thank you for this lesson this is working for me I find this so much easier than any I have come across! You highlighted the relevance & importance of these 4 basic chords! Perfect starting point you are a great teacher! Sending you thanks from Durban South Africa! 🙏🙏

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Jordache, so glad that you found me. That's amazing!

@patriciandunge9777 2 жыл бұрын

I support your point ..she is really doing perfectly especially to the begginers like me .. excellent teacher Lauren Bateman

@jimhildreth5523 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say Thank You! Of all the KZfaq instructors who post beginner lessons you are the Best! You showed me chords I just struggled with day after day and I got them down now Thanks to you. So excited to watch the rest of your videos. Thank You!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

So happy you are finding the channel helpful. Make sure to check out my other playlists for beginners on my channel. I highly recommend: Guitar basics: kzfaq.info/sun/PL10FTzm-zsiKn_Ja0XQ5DkkVq9qHdGbQW Beginner Guitar Chords: kzfaq.info/sun/PL10FTzm-zsiKJcEV1_gDpvkkh-RIWdnn- Easy Guitar Songs: kzfaq.info/sun/PL10FTzm-zsiL4eHVbKeJWR5uRgrJfJpxL Finger Dexterity Exercises/Songs: kzfaq.info/sun/PL10FTzm-zsiIZpqDZz1LIPvjwAAInvv3N

@gabestorm7150 4 жыл бұрын

This is great so far Lauren, you are an amazing instructor, my left hand 3 fingers are suffering now, but it's a great satisfaction so far.....Thank you!!!!!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Gabriel, good to hear. The fingers will feel better over time :)

@jerrylones5897 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lauren for your concise and effective lessons. Your interpersonal style while getting to the point along with the close-up video of chords holds my attention and easily drives the lesson home...

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@rushivlogs3140 4 жыл бұрын

It's been a week that I'm trying to learn guitar. I found this so simple & easy to change chords as you showed. ❤️❤️❤️

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Rushi, so glad that it helped you. Thank you for commenting :)

@migdaliaalvarezmorales5572 3 жыл бұрын

Good vibes of thanks going your way! This is just what I needed. Not only because of COV ID, but because this year has not been good to me. My mom always wanted me to play. She passed two months ago, but I'm sure she's smiling because I finally found someone that CAN teach, and is a female!!! Thanks Lauren. You saved me. Please keep on teaching us out here!! We need it as if our life depended on it.

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your mom. Let's honor her memory by learning the guitar. I have a free crash course if you want to go check that out too: Http://www.laurenbateman.com/crashcourse

@migdaliaalvarezmorales5572 3 жыл бұрын

@@LaurenBateman Gracias!!!!!! I will check out the crash course and EVERY link you send or post. You are definately the very best!!!! I will honor mami 💚💙💜

@migdaliaalvarezmorales5572 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of practice needed to move from. E Mi to D. Kicking my butt!!!

@paulmontalvo67 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help turned 60 always wanted to just strum a few cords and it feels fantastic gotta a long way to go but enjoying every minute with your teaching, it's all about having fun look forward to talking more lessons

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Paul, absolutely. That's what my channel is all about. Keeping things simple. I have a few intermediate songs that I'm adding in to give people a challenge, but I find most people want to have fun and feel like the guitar is accessible. This method helps do just that! Thanks for watching.

@juggiepillay204 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren I haven't seen a video easier than yours to learn something .And the way you explain cannot be simpler Thank you Juggie

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juggie

@tianaloren3749 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! This is a life saving video I haven’t played guitar in so long & I took guitar lessons but at a young age and I stopped since I felt super pressured and was upset at how hard I struggled. But now I’m interested into playing guitar again! ❤️

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Rock on! I'm so happy that it has helped you. I plan on making another similar type video the the A, D and E chords. There are easier ways to get started.

@hoperose4533 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have watched quite a few videos and felt overwhelmed! I love your style. I just want to play some songs. Ha. I want to have fun with my guitar. I think this is perfect. I am going to practice these four and hope to play a song soon. That is my goal for 2019! I look forward to watching more of your videos. 😃

@LaurenBateman 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great goal to have. What's the point of playing guitar if you can't have fun?

@mauriciozavala9688 4 жыл бұрын

50 years old beginner Love the way you teach thank you

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mauricio. Congrats on picking up the guitar.

@billyray323 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren Could you please show a few songs using these chords, that would help with my strumming practice, hopefully a few songs I might know and have an idea about the correct sound I should be making .. Love the way you teach and thank you 😉🇬🇧

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Ray, absolute! On my website, I have a list of Beginner Guitar Songs. Check it out: www.laurenbateman.com/beginner-guitar-songs

@dorischia1186 3 жыл бұрын

I am 64 yrs old...very good and easy guitar chords. Will continue to learn from your site.

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@johnj.flanagan-songsoffaith 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your talent with others. The acoustic guitar is my passion as well. Playing guitar privately and writing a few songs really opens up the creative life of ordinary people, and why not enjoy playing, as well as listening to music. The chords you taught here are roots found in so many beautiful songs, but may I also say you can also try the variations like DGAD, ADAm, CFGAm, and experiment at your leisure. Keep on practicing everyone, and enjoy time spent with your guitars.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

John, thank you for sharing your wisdom. Lots of stuff to experiment with on the guitar for sure.

@oldiesrocker56 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I wish I would of found your lesson 6yrs ago. You go in to great detail w/these chords! It took me weeks to learn them, but now, they are fairly easy! Great work, thank you!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stevie!

@sujaysukumar123 4 жыл бұрын

I saw so many videos on so many channels over so many months, and for some reason KZfaq suggested your channel only now. Glad i found it. Thank you from across the oceans.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Well I'm glad that they finally did. Hope you enjoyed it.

@inchristalonemyhopeisfound1673 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lauren! Am greatly appreciated the way your teaching. I love it. Very easy for me as a beginner. God bless you. You have kind heart. ❤❤❤

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Well I'm grateful that you found me. God bless you as well :)

@jimmyjb1659 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up the guitar for the first time ever during this lockdown and this is by far the best tutor and series of lessons that I have watched. Very useful. Thank you so much for making everything clearer.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that's awesome. Glad to hear it's helping you.

@jimmyjb1659 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, I’m currently working on Oasis Songbird and Eric Clapton Tulsa Time. Going well so far using the cords that you taught in this video. Do you have any recommendations for any other beginner songs? Thanks

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Check this page out Jimmy: www.laurenbateman.com/beginner-guitar-songs

@jimmyjb1659 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauren. Great help.🎸👍🏼

@JoeB1946 4 жыл бұрын

I think you have the very best guitar lessons on KZfaq. You explain everything so it is easy to understand and your teaching of the correct positions is excellent. Thanks so much for the outstanding lessons.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! You're welcome. :)

@ShamanEarthRising 4 жыл бұрын

just bought my guitar! learned a little in college years ago but stopped with life. so excited to start again! i have always sang :) thank you

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to help. Welcome back to playing!

@oswaldsequeira4563 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Lauren. You are no doubt an amazing teacher gifted by God. I was into singing songs and music but without knowing guitar. So before buying a guitar I gave a thought to learn the chordes and to strum. I went thru your beginners lessons and you really gave me an inspiration to buy a guitar. Thanks to you Lauren. Hatts off to u

@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@nanetteshirley4155 3 жыл бұрын

Really accessible teacher. I'm 57 and just starting out.. Trawlled the web and decided to stick with you. I'm a slow learner!

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have you as a student!

@berhaneberhe3545 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Ms. Lauren Bateman, You Are The Greatest Guitar Teacher.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@herkula2755 3 жыл бұрын

During the time I forgot my dream of learning to play the guitar because I couldn't learn to learn even by rehearsing on my own. because no one teaches and I am ashamed to teach others. besides, I don't have time to visit my acquaintances who know how to play the guitar. it's good to have such content for learning to play guitar. and I greatly admire her teaching. very clear, simple and easy to learn. I really like her. . little by little, i am learning. maybe I'm not good at playing. I can only play the guitar properly. this is a huge pleasure to me. Thank you so much. Keep it Up 😊

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad that you found my content helpful

@dianasantiago7164 2 жыл бұрын

4 Basic cord:Em,G,C,D for Success Wonderful lesson💙Thank's , 🌅 morning.

@LaurenBateman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@laydellrogersjr8445 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You teaching technique for beginners are absolutely amazing. I have been struggling for 3-months. As of last night, I could not make a chord change. After watching your video for just 10-minutes of so. I quickly grasp the easy 2-finger chord formation, Starting with E-minor. The rest is history. BAM! I am finally and actually switching chords and strumming at the same time.

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Laydell this is awesome. So glad to hear. Check out my Free Crash Course, you might find that helpful too: www.laurenbateman.com/crashcourse

@nucharinsrinavakul535 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you .This made my quarantine at home so wonderful

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Nicharin, that makes me very happy.

@GateKeeper.888 Жыл бұрын

I've had my guitar about a week now and have watched a lot of guitar lessons videos even before I got my guitar but you have the most helpful video I've seen thank you very much

@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@michaeldsliva1670 4 жыл бұрын

You are a superb teacher for the beginners. Well explained Lauren. I wish you were a teacher in my city. I would have learnt from you. I really like your way of explaining👍👌

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Michael, thank you so much. I really appreciate you're taking the time to comment and I'm glad my explanations are helping you.

@carolynzeytoonian 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with Carl Martin! You take such great songs and make them accessible to beginners - and there is the added bonus of the various techniques you share with us! I'll take your self-taught knowledge and teaching perspective any day over a "music degree"!

@LaurenBateman 7 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Thanks. Yea, you don't need a music degree to be good at guitar and I'm living proof.

@jamescook7389 4 жыл бұрын

Lauren, I have been playing for a while, and I only wished that I would of been shown what you are showing on here. Even to change chords, I can use some of this myself. You are one terrific teacher.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful James.

@californianorma876 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a gift!!! Thank you! I am a piano player that was never able to move three fingers quickly on the guitar. I will definitely attempt your method and know I will have success. 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Norma, that's awesome. Thank you.

@GetRhythm2011 4 жыл бұрын

You really are top notch in all your ways of delivery Lauren. Many thanks for everything you give to all of us. I am amazed how simplified you manage to make things. Dropping the little finger out of a C Major chord? Wow! Whod've ever thunk? Love it. :) I am so green to all things guitar related, but you are an exceptional introductory guide through all of it for me for sure. Thank You! P.s. those spider exercises you have in another video are tough! Look'n forward to getting better all the time. You provide a GREAT foundation to build on. Just like teach'n a horse, good things take the time they take. Patience is a wonderful virtue. You exemplify all traits of proper teaching Lauren. Much obliged to you my Dear. Endless appreciation for your lessons.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you again. There are many different ways to play a C chord my friend. Those spider exercises will help you with getting dexterity in your hands so that you can play your chords faster. :)

@nattles4397 4 жыл бұрын

i've had a cheap first guitar for ages and only now have the time to practice while in isolation. this video is really helpful,, my finger tips hurt though im not gonna lie. am i pressing too hard? or do i just need to build calluses?

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Could be pressing too hard, but in the beginning your don't have any calluses which makes playing easier. Give it a few weeks.

@robertahrens2112 4 жыл бұрын

You are excellent. I was wounded in the war and forgot many of my chords. Thank you for being so patient and understanding. God Bless you.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Robert, thank you for your service. Glad that I could help.

@JBreply 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! - - In less than an hour, Lauren, you have me understanding, playing, and *MOVING* between chords! A total newbie. I'm LOL because I had *given up* for the day--guitar was back in the box (brand new... no bag, yet). After your video, I said "I've gotta try this." 😅SUCCESSFUL! Thanks, Lauren.

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Rock on Joyce. I love hearing stories like this. I got your back. Keep going. You can do this!

@thabisomabena8941 4 жыл бұрын

The best guitar teacher on youtube, thanks again

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment.

@melinavega2435 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I learned more from Lauren in 5 minutes than I have from anyone else. Thank you!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Grab my free guitar crash course: www.laurenbateman.com/free-online-beginner-guitar-course

@FemaleObserver 3 жыл бұрын

wow over a million viewers!!! You must be an excellent teacher because you draw these many!! I'll be one of your fan!!

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😃

@jineeshpr Жыл бұрын

Wow you are such a great teacher. Your ability to empathise is unique.

@LaurenBateman Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you

@LadyLouise84 4 жыл бұрын

I've learned more from Lauren in 2 minutes than I have in 3 years from tons of videos!!!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Louise, thank you . Glad to help.

@mr.windowcleangrow8794 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Lauren thanks a lot! I am a beginner myself and this is very motivating I have to practice the D chord more to throw into my chords, I'm posting my first guitar practice video today and I'm going to add in the C chord you mentioned here because as you can see in my video (im posting now it should be ready in about an hour) when I'm using chords I have just been switching from Em to G , I added the two finger C chord like you said and wow! I'm going to have to post another guitar practice video using it like you said! Wow thanks again! I'm practicing switching to the d chord now that's the one I can't do smoothly yet, practice practice practice. I subscribed to your channel and shared it with a friend he is also learning! Of course I hit the like button! Wow! Thanks so much! Always exciting to learn something new on the guitar!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Glad to hear that this has helped your so much :) Thank you for the like. Appreciate it.

@dmac2183 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video. I have written songs and poetry all my life but never learned an instrument. I bought a guitar yesterday and I am determined to figure this out. Your video was very helpful, and unlike other videos I have watched, I don't need a major in music theory to understand. Thank you again for all your help. I look forward to watching more of your videos

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel, that's awesome. Thank you for taking the time to comment. So happy my teaching it helping your. I actually don't have a degree in music, so that's probably why a lot of people like my teaching style. LOL You should have to have a degree in music to understand it, use it and love it.

@stev0_156 4 жыл бұрын

I bought my guitar yesterday and I already know how to play it!! No experience since yesterday!! This video is so helpful❤️

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Marnie, you're welcome. Go grab my free crash course: www.laurenbateman.com/free-online-beginner-guitar-course

@hereisthewinner 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lauren !! you are brilliant and a great teacher. you know how to make a non-musician a guitarist !! You are too good in this lesson, I always got stuck on C and G and this somehow stopped my guitar learning. you made it easy !! I read a couple of comments and see people love your lesson and then I saw your comment that you get some hate as well...trust me "tigress"---this world is being run by "good people like you". Indeed, there are some handful of people who cant see good things when they open their eyes..but leave them Big thank you- keep spreading good learnings in the form of music !!

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you. Glad it's been helpful. There will always be negative people. But that's OK, because my efforts come from that which is good. :)

@nancyann1358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Was what I was needing and looking for. Very doable and easy to understand

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Glad it helped.

@paul47rap8 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Lauren.... I have been searching for guitar tutorials on KZfaq and learning from different people for quite a while now..... But nothing seems to be working... Trust me this the best tutorial I have come across... You just did Magic.... Thank you 🙏 Love from India

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Awww Paul that makes me feel good. Glad you found it helpful. It's really the baby steps for getting started with guitar. Try my song tutorial Hose With No Name: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f6yGicRluc_Oipc.html

@markfrey2885 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, I played guitar thirty five years ago. I had to stop after suffering a very bad injury to my left hand. I have lots of nerve damage and my left thumb dose not bend anymore, it fused in a straight position and is one half inch shorter. Anyway about three weeks ago I came across a beginner lesson video while I was surfing KZfaq, not for guitar lessons, but I watched your video and it got me to thinking maybe I should try to learn to play guitar again? So I started watching more and more of your videos and decided to go out and buy a guitar and give it a try. I’m so glad I did and that I came across you. I’ve been playing for two weeks now and slowly things are coming back to me but I have to figure some different angles and how to grip the guitar as my thumb does not bend I have to use more pressure from the meaty part of my thumb at the base which changes some of the angles for my fingers. But I’m figuring it out as I go. Thank you for the way you show multiple angles and finger placement and close ups. You are a wonderful instructor! Thank you

@LaurenBateman 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. This is such an amazing story. You are a perfect of example of where there is a will there is a way. You will develop your own unique style. Good for you. So happy to have helped you pick it back up again.

@robertsankela3789 4 жыл бұрын

I love your teaching! It is easier to follow and quite easier to follow. Thanks a lot. May God richly bless you. Am Robert In Zambia, Africa.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, Zambia. Amazing. So glad this has been helpful to you.

@Rubzu 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial. I wished I had found you when I first started learning. So many teachers out there that do not give clear instructions. I have subscribed and will follow you. Thank you.

@LaurenBateman 4 жыл бұрын

Ruby, thank you so much. Glad that you found me now.