4 EASIEST Absolute Beginner Guitar Chords To Play REAL Songs

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[@georgecarberry9222]

I've had a stroke & forgotten how to play many of the guitar chords I used to play as a professional musician. Her lessons have helped me begin to remember how to do my life's passion again. I'm almost confident enough to ask one of my dear friends to help me with more advanced lessons. I can't thank Lauren enough.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww George I am so so happy to help you.

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She's better than the male instructors, they go too fast. She's precise, patient , & thorough first us slow Iearners.

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[@kaneater1]

It's only 8th day after purchasing a guitar, and I reached to this level of learning chords, it's all because of you only.. Thank you Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@chantaljoanis1481]

😳 Lauren I just finished learning these chords and I love it. This is my new passion now and you’re making it so easy for me to enjoy it, my fingers are hurting but it’s all worth it, thank you for real.👍

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[@kathymurphy542]

Still a very new beginner. But your videos are really easy to follow.

[@donaldmoore6968]

Lauren, I've been trying to play the guitar since I was in the fifth grade. I'm 68 years old now and because of you, I'm finally learning more than Mary had a little lamb with one finger...Thank You!!

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@theprophetminstrel1597]

I am a piano musician 40 + years. I just started training at a community college. Instructor is not as good as a teacher as you. Thank you for your ministry and helping this veteran. I need this so I can play and perform the new style of praise and worship and write new songs.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad to help Larry. :)

[@danielleharty269]

I am a 34 year old married mom of 3 kids and have had my dad's quitar for years without knowing how to play. I found your videos and am now very confident that I can easily learn how to play guitar in 2022!! I also have ADHD and dyslexia and have found it hard in the past to learn instruments so thank you so much for your great lessons !

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome. Let's get that guitar singing!

[@sarahdumas2140]

My dad passed away December of 2021 and I inherited his guitar. Besides his wife and daughters it was his prized possession. I have been feeling his guitar wanting to be played again so I am definitely going to learn with your videos because you make it so easy.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww! I am happy to help!

[@MattsWeirdWorld]

Warning: Lauren's fantastic teaching methods, may, Just may (like me) cause you to sell your banged up old £30 guitar, buy a brand-new Yamaha, Tuner and Capo (I did lol) and padded guitar case. Also, that promise to myself of max 20 mins per day learning...well, 3 hours later I literally had to force myself to stop...lol....genuinely that Enjoyable. 100/100.

[@garymacleod5071]

50 year-old complete beginner.... This is going to be the lovely woman to aid me... Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

You got this! Glad to help.

[@leahsantos746]

I'm 55 and just learning.. good luck. I hope I get it.

[@garymacleod5071]

@@leahsantos746 and good luck to you, I'm slowly getting things to happen🎶

[@NBA2KGod23]

Same here!

[@garymacleod5071]

@@NBA2KGod23 good luck👍

[@xanderguyer7512]

I know there's a lot of repetition and simplification, but that's JUST what I need. I have small hands for an adult, and it's my first day playing guitar. This actually helped me figure out how to transition chords!

[@LaurenBateman]

Some people need repetition. It's the reps that help us get better.

[@OldC00T]

OMG- I learned 4 chords today and I'm able to move between them in less then 20 minutes. Thank you soooo much. Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Wonderful! Keep it up 😃

[@L3mon_Boyy]

I attempted to play around a year ago but I could figure out how to play basic chords, and recently I sand a song Infront of 200+ people in my school year (year 10) and got confidence to try to learn this guitar again :)) thanks for all the help!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad I was able to help 😃

[@mew1216]

Absolute newb to any instrument. Picked up an acoustic guitar to challenge myself and pass the time. Having never played any other instrument, I'm now stringing together 3 chords with the assistance of Lauren's tutorials. I love the pace she goes at and the repetition.

[@LaurenBateman]

Mike, so happy to help! That's awesome.

[@donaldwallace1525]

You rock! I'm 65 yrs old and have been attempting to play for a few yrs now. I worked as a welder/construction so my hands are a mess, all 4 fingers try to go to one fret. Your techniques for older people are great. I am finally making progress. I don't want to be the lead guitarist in a R&R band I just want to have a little fun. THANK YOU.

[@LaurenBateman]

Amazing. Love it Donald. That's what it's all about.

[@donaldwallace1525]

@@Buzzj4k Hi Shiela, I thought I was making decent progress. I had "Wild Thing" down pretty good when I broke my left wrist, pulled tendons and ligament and have deep tissue trama. Probably will never pick up another guitar. I'm 6'6" about 250 lbs and my poor wrist is what I landed on when I fell. Good Luck with your playing. It is fun.

[@larrygoodson7182]

Hi Lauren, I'm an 84 year old guy who is determined to learn guitar, at least enough to strum a few chords to popular songs. Your teaching method and close ups make it the most effective teaching technique I have found on line and in person lessons. I wish you were in South Florida. My biggest problem so far is muting strings due to the heel of my hand touching the strings and I'm finding it difficult to overcome no matter where I move my thumb. Any suggestions? BTW, the icing on the cake is that you're also the prettiest guitar instructor I have ever seen.

[@LaurenBateman]

Larry, hello! I actually just landed in Miami today for a conference. That's a very common problem you have and unfortunately, there are many possible reasons for this. Most likely it is your wrist placement. I will try to explain this as best as possible. What I want you to do is to drop your fretting hand down to the side and then bring it up to your guitar around the neck. This is the most natural position for you to hold your guitar. You also want to make sure that the body of your guitar is straight up and down not lying at an angle on your stomach.

[@larrygoodson7182]

@@LaurenBateman Lauren, Thanks so much for your reply. Wish I knew you were in Miami or I would have driven down from Delray just to say hello in person. In any case, I'm concentrating on keeping the guitar angled neck up and even bought a wide strap that helps me do that while standing and even sitting, but I guess it just needs more concentration and practice time. This is not going t o be an easy task but I know it's worth it if i can stay the course.

[@robkilpat3143]

I must say that you are my first "Go to" for lessons, Lauren. Thank you for putting these lessons up for us. You are a considerate and talented guitar teacher.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!!!!

[@marknorth02]

Lauren… I am 60 and I have tried to learn guitar over the last year and because I was a grunt my whole life my left has has turned into a great vise..🤓 holding things tightly while my right hand dose the intricate work… Big fat stiff fingers, and not very coordinated..🤓. I tried at least twenty different KZbin channel’s and could not find a good fit… you my dear are an angel..!!! I wish I could give you a great big hug 🤗 for a beginner you are the absolute best..!! You not only have me learning and progressing really well but I now am confident that I am going to finally learn guitar..❤️ I can’t stop practicing and listening to you, I was up till 3 am last night watching and picking..!! You have a wonderful gift, your methods, personality, your overflowing joy and wonderful smile and beautiful brown eyes..💓 I wish I was younger..😊 but I had to thank you for getting me over the hump and helping me realize my dream of actually playing guitar 🎸 I adore you.. you are a very special person..!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh my goodness. Thank you so much for good. Good is absolutely amazing. I'm so happy to help you. 🎸🎶

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Thanks!

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Thanks Lauren I learnt more in five minutes of your video then any others I've tried

[@LaurenBateman]

Fantastic!

[@georgecarberry9222]

The simplicity of Laurens teaching methods makes learning to play easy, a pleasure & is motivational. The more successful a student is with each lesson the more they will enjoy playing & practicing. Thus a student will become proficient quickly prompting him/her to continue. It's worth it to start lessons with Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

George, thank you again kindly. I hope you inspire other students.

[@michaelporter5935]

I think out of the three videos I've seen today from you Lauren, this one was the most helpful. Two things stand out to me. First, you showed an Easy D, which I was looking for to play. The second was how you mentioned the transition between Easy G and Easy D, which I didn't know before. The sequence of chords G Em C Em also is helpful so I can get used to playing. I have in my head now about how to get better playing Amazing Grace, which I hear is a great song to play at the beginner's level. I wrote down on paper the chords so that I can begin to memorize them. This video is really, really good, so thanks for the time and effort you put into it.

[@LaurenBateman]

Michael, so happy to help!!!!

[@NormaSchultz-np6cu]

Fantastic class. Use to play a little, it's been years.

[@andrewbarber9266]

Thank you for video, I’ve subscribed. Picked up a guitar for the first time and now have three chords I can play and they sound good. I stopped at the first three for session 1 I will come back tomorrow and learn the fourth chord. But the video was so well done and easy to follow. Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on!!!

[@donald1841]

Many of my kin folk played some type of stringed instrument. My grand dad, my uncles and even an aunt played the guitar the violin, or fittle they called it. Banjo and mandolin. One of my uncles could play a 12 string guitar proficiently. The harmonica was played by my grand dad and a couple uncles. Being from west Virginia music was a common thing for many families in that state. Blue grass and country. And even rock is a part of WV life style. I tried to learn guitar on my own and never learned any cords at all but doing my own thing sounded pretty good to me and others. After all music is in my blood. But after listening to constant badgering that I played the same things to much I finally gave in to pressure and stopped learning the guitar. I'm 62 now and have the itch once again. And with no one around to badger me, it's on. Glad I came across this channel. I'm learning real cords now. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad to be helping you 😊

[@BCMoney1995]

I’ve been so frustrated until I found your videos ! Not only are you the best teacher on KZbin but you also are the prettiest !!! Great voice also I love when you sing the chord you play it’s magical!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks Brady!

[@BCMoney1995]

@@LaurenBateman Well deserved, haven’t been able to make a single chord after almost a month of KZbin videos and 2 different IPhone Apps, I literally can play and transition between 3 chords now after one of your videos ! Your in person students are very fortunate to have you !

[@samuelbrowne5323]

This is my first week of learning to play a guitar. This was by far the most helpful and easy to follow along video I’ve watch! Thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it helped you!!!!

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I’m right handed and severely injured my left pointer and middle finger, so I picked up the guitar for physical therapy to get movement back in them. I’m so glad I found ur content bc you make learning less overwhelming. Thank u thank u thank u 🙏🏻

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Glad you found my lessons helpful

[@lestaylor3641]

I will be 63 at the end of the month and my nephew has talked me into trying a guitar again. Ive been doing some research and have a few picked out to look at more seriously but i got a notion today and went to 2 pawn shops and bought 1 guitar from each. The first was a cheap plucking get used to strumming guitar , 60$. The second is actually very nice a Greg Bennett that sounds beautiful and csme with a nice cushioned soft case. Ive been looking over a few instructors on you tube and i find your teaching style to be my favorite. I have subscribed and look forward to learning a lot. Thank you for your desire to teach this incredible instrument. ✌

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Thank you for the sub!

[@janiedawes3647]

Lauren I moved to this one after your “First Lesson I will ever need” after making notes for string and fret practice which I continue to do with every sit down session. I love REPEATED INSTRUCTIONS! Much better than scrolling back. Thank you so much for taking time in your videos instead of rushing like you’re on a time limit!

[@LaurenBateman]

Janie you are so welcome!!!

[@reimisareo9120]

Thank you Lauren I really like this 4 easiest chords

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@tyronerowe9597]

Brilliant Lauren. Wanted to learn the guitar for several years but never got around to it Two reason I didn't, one everywhere I looked made it seem so difficult because of the level I was at and the other, how could I control two hands so far apart. You are an amazing teacher and make it so easy to understand with your patients. I picked up a guitar a week ago 24/09/22, With your teaching method been able to play these four chords from memory, not great I admit, but much more than I thought possible it such short time. Thanks Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad to know!

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3 years later, and you're still helping the beginners. No one does it better. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much!

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I am 71yrs old and been trying for 3yrs to learn chords you are making this a lot easier

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you found my lesson helpful.

[@Sidon89]

You helped me out so much. I got a guitar last year and looked up other videos for beginners but only showed the three finger method for every note and it ended up causing me a lot of pain. After numerous failed attempts at trying to learn, my guitar pretty much became a decoration for almost a year. Yesterday, I decided to give it another shot and that's when I came across this video. Your methods actually got me to play notes and now I can finally learn. What I love is that you actually repeat all the steps to keep it fresh. Thank you for making me feel confident enough to continue.

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh this is so awesome!!!!!! I'm so glad you find my teaching methods helpful. Great news. Keep going. You got this!

[@davidhinz9805]

Wow! This is amazing. I have been struggling with full chord changes. You are right, these simplified chord changes are doable and definitely build up your confidence. I can do this! Keep them coming!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Klara50521]

Hey Lauren. I am a pianist, have played the piano for 40 years. I fell in love with the guitar when I attended an awesome concert (John Mayer) togethers with my son. I thought that the guitar was too difficult for me, tried it and was not impressed. But your lessons are really good and I’m looking forward to practicing further...... 👍🤗 Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

Elisabeth, wow. Thank you so much. Glad it helped you. John Mayer is great.

[@normanacree1635]

'Practice until your fingers bleed' is a statement I have heard several times over the years. That goes pretty far but practice until they at least hurt ......... a lot.

[@mikestockford8950]

I've seen so many beginners easy this and easy that , Your teaching is amazing and absolutely worked , my playing is transformed and more importantly I can't wait to continue learning !

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed the lessons

[@anu_oluwaposimi1317]

I am just about to get a guitar and learn from a teacher physically. Watching this is for me to get ready for it. So I am grateful to this tutor, I will always come to digest more. God bless you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Hope it helps! Good luck with your teacher.

[@HopefulNewGuitarist]

I am 63 and just bought my first guitar about 6 weeks ago. I tried a couple of KZbin tutors but really found they were going too fast and expecting too much too quickly. So glad I found you!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you found me too!!

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Thanks Lauren@@LaurenBateman

[@charlesnazare7358]

Lauren, you have a special and unique way of breaking down the steps to learning guitar music and songs. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm for music with all of us!

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks

[@mtrainor999]

You have an incredible gift for teaching. It’s one thing to have a skill like playing guitar, but it’s a whole other thing to be able to share that ability with others. You understand the easily intimidated mindset of a beginner, and this lesson really strips down learning how to play and makes it accessible to people with no musical experience. Thank you so much for this video! 😊

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you very much Matt!

[@codygraham5958]

Fantastic lesson, thank you for taking your time to share, made all the difference to me.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome

[@saraharris2775]

I bought my first guitar last week. I have been on guitar tricks and KZbin over this past week. I learned more in your 17 minute video then I have all week. I am so thankful!!! Life saver!

[@LaurenBateman]

That is awesome!

[@janingham1823]

Can’t thank you enough. Just found your videos. Have been trying to teach myself for the last 4 years.

[@LaurenBateman]

Jan, welcome to the channel. So happy to help you on your guitar journey.

[@karenhines8508]

Hi Lauren, I am an absolute beginner. I keep the tuner on my guitar and when Im practicing these chords im watching the tuner all the time to see if the chords im playing are right if you know what I mean? It is getting me frustrated though because most of the time Im not playing them right as different notes come up on the tuner. Sorry to everyone if I sound daft here and this is not what I should be doing at all. Im attempting to teach myself through youtube!

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes because when you play chords you are playing multiple notes and strings. I doesn't work that way. Only one string at a time.

[@jamesmbui7956]

My first guitar lesson and I'm actually excited about this journey that I'm about to take special; thanks to Lauren Bateman

[@LaurenBateman]

James you got this!!!!

[@geraldpeters7221]

I'm 50 and after trying for 30 odd years I found your tutorial very helpful after 4 days I the four cords memorized just trying not to touch the strings, thank you for your video!

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes! There ya go. Keep it simple and build from there.

[@PaulaDAmour]

Hi Lauren, I am 66 and always wanted to play guitar but moving 3 fingers at once was indeed very frustrating to the point of quitting. However YOU my dear have saved me with your simple way of two finger cords. I am back.... Thank you Thank you... :)

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@kellenedion9220]

I just discovered the over 50 tips. The hair dryer on my hands to warm up is my fav. I have Parkinson's a warming my hands is very helpful. I'm still working on horse with no name ha ha! But I won't give up. Thanks for the tips

[@LaurenBateman]

Wonderful!

[@stephendavis3123]

You are best, Lauren! You make learning fun, easy to understand, and confidence building. Thank you! With your teaching and encouragement, I know I will succeed this time.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yay! Thank you! You got this!

[@garystanzak8478]

THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU FOR THE EASY C!!!!!! Regular C is still a struggle you're the best

[@LaurenBateman]

You'll want to get there eventually, but this is a good first step.

[@mikeacton2410]

So happy to try this beginners course,suites my style,many thanks from saw doctor fan🇮🇪

[@djinn201]

@Lauren Bateman As a 46 yrar old beginner starting lessons in the new year, you've given the most satisfaction from a single watch than many other vids. Was already familiar with first 2 chords but the clip experience was the cherry on top. Be watching a few more times and other vids. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!!! Welcome to the channel.

[@saddaddrummer]

Everyone can learn eventually, but it's how their taught that makes a good guitarist, You Lauren are a brilliant teacher. You've managed to teach an old drummer some chords, and I didn't hit the guitar once.......well, maybe tapped it, it's always been bongo's with wire on it in the past .

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you so much! I am glad that you are able to learn from my videos. Just keep on practicing and happy learning!

[@niksinj1789]

I really appreciate you taking your time and repeating steps so we master it thank you for helping all of us 😊🙏💕

[@LaurenBateman]

You've got it!

[@zvn_via]

Will definitely come back for more! I just roughly did a version of perfect by ed sheeran and i was pretty proud of myself thank you so much lauren!! 🤗

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh that's awesome!!!

[@dianasantiago7164]

Love your Teaching,ThanksC,D,G,A,F,Am,Em Learn those and still practice.Also Open E, openB,CD,,F,G,D7 Yap!

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on!

[@mariusduplessis541]

I am 55 years old..I decided that you are my only teacher on utube..thank you for the nice way u r teahing..

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww. Thank you. Welcome to the channel!

[@chuckutz1969]

Hi Lauren, I’m 54 years old, I have always wanted to play the guitar and I will practice these 4 chords for a bit and then check back for more. Your teaching style is great! Thanks for doing this!

[@vae2036]

Day 1: Learning Guitar with no musical experience

[@LaurenBateman]

everyone starts at day 1

[@stormyd9067]

just a little tip for some who might need it, i used to have difficulty figuring out what number my fingers are 😭 especially while reading chords, so i made a little key to help me with it. pinky - 4 ring - 3 middle - 2 pointer - 1

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for sharing Stromy 😀

[@secondkhyllep8054]

I'm 51 yrs of age since childhood I wanted to learn guitar but did not get the chance today I watched your video and learn something . A big thank you to you . God bless you

[@whoswithme118]

Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@patadams1673]

I use finger 2 and 3 for em. Makes fingerings to other chords more fluid and can be more creative

[@LaurenBateman]

Whatever works for you

[@3hteachingsbysabinamagnus771]

OMG….. i just fall in love with this beautiful, gifted teacher. Will check out more of her videos. Right now I am super motivated to practice those four basic and simplified cords and see where it takes me. Yaaaaaay! I am so happy I found you Lauren!!!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you!

[@SuperAnglocelt]

I 've been struggling with open chord C for years as I could not get the flexibility to move my 3rd finger 3rd fret to the right position close to the fret wire resulting in a flat sound. The two finger version is a brighter tone. Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome Michael!

[@asadasad84]

You are a Great Teacher

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@bconway1000]

Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@renarobinett6722]

I've been "learning" guitar since I was a teen. I started up again recently and this is the best video I've seen. I love your "easy" chords for my old hands.

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thanks!

[@ecarson67]

I have had a guitar for years but never learned. I am 54 and have developed Dupuytren's Contracture in my left hand so my pinky and ring finger s bend. So I figured I could not play but watching your videos was amazing I learned the first for chords and am practicing switching chords. So hard haha anyway want today thanks and il be following more of you vids thanks again!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Where there is a will there is a way

[@widyanazeri8408]

I finally bought my first guitar at 46 years old and am starting with this video today. Thank you Lauren for breaking it down in more manageable sequence. Greetings from Singapore!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful! Hello Singapore!

[@StevenDeAth-en6hn]

I'm a bass player, fine on the bass playing fretted or fretless, however for years I've struggled with learning chords in my quest to learn a play chords on a 6 string acoustic or electric. Lauren is the best on line teacher I've ever come across. i'm a slow learner however her lessons are patient and precise. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you for watching! Keep on playing!

[@samuelflorez1461]

I'm Samuel, I use to play guitar in church , I know some chords , didn't understand them , just where my hand goes, never taught , that was when I was a teen , I went with my older brother , he would show me cord so quick and so many chords , I never knew what they for , now I'm 66 years old , and wanted to prove to my brother that I can learn and find out what chord is where and when to play it , I bought 2 guitars 1 electric and 1 Standard , now I came to learn from your beginners guitar , and found it interesting , hoping to learn more from you , A song I wanted to know was Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison , I'm pushing myself to know more , Oh , and I also play the drums , Thank You Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@samuelflorez1461]

Yes Mame 😃

[@deeperwithgod7932]

Lauren, you teach so well, and speak so clearly! I am a fellow VRA member, and guitar player. My channel on songwriting is coming, but I started with Deeper With God, first. Good job getting to 100,000 subs! You’re an inspiration! James Ponak

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh rock on. Love VRA

[@jeremyburtchett697]

I travel for work. My main instrument is the Tuba. (Kinda hard to travel with). I know brass, nothing about strings. I just picked up a guitar because I miss playing and have always wanted to learn. I find the way you teach to be both encouraging and insightful for beginners. Thank you for the videos. I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@LaurenBateman]

Very cool!

[@terrynicholetti]

Thank you, Lauren! I"m 76 and just started lesons again after nearly 20 years off and I love my teacher. But your presentation of the easy chords, and the explanation of the pivoting has been so helpful! I also have started your finger exercises. I'm going to go to your website to see if there's something I can purchase to put my money where my mouth is! Thank you and blessings!

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Terry! Do glad you are finding my method useful. I do have a full course: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/course Thank you!

[@mattford4736]

I am learning the chords well from the video. I will note that it helps me to stand closer to the frets and angle the body of the guitar away from me, so my hand doesn't touch the bottom string. Most people probably do that naturally, but I just figured it out from frustration.

[@LaurenBateman]

Everyone has different physiology, so you do have to test what works best for you

[@n3v33x0]

i haven’t played any instrument in 7 years and i used to play the cello i picked up an acoustic guitar to have a new hobby and this has been really helping me i’m still struggling with finger placements but im getting there thank you:)

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome! You are welcome!

[@joyofsox]

As a two-month beginner, I'm down at frets 8-11, just barely able to keep my fingers in those frets. My pinkie can go down and almost reach all the way up (I can't reach without turning out my wrist in the way you said not to do), though it stays flat on the strings and curls sideways, with the nail facing away from the other fingers. My index finger also stays flat on the strings. I assume this is normal and as flexbility increases, they will start behaving.

[@LaurenBateman]

Totally normal. Just have to work on building dexterity and flexibility.

[@keileegreen3304]

To all beginners, Lauren should be your go to!!!!Lauren, all I have to say is thank you for being so amazing! I told my husband that I wanted to learn how to play guitar and he surprised me with an early Christmas present a week ago. I went into this not knowing anything and watching a few videos before finding you. Those videos are nothing in comparison to your teaching. I started with the video of becoming familiar with strumming and moving your fret fingers. Now I am learning chords! 💗

[@LaurenBateman]

So happy to have you!!!!!!! Yes. This is what my channel is all about. Making the guitar make sense so you can have more fun. Have you checked out the full course yet? If not, www.laurenbatemanguitar.con/courseyt

[@rmarikar1]

The VERY BEST teacher for guitar. She TEACHES. Finger placement made easy and I am picking this up, at LONG LAST. I am a senior citizen!

[@LaurenBateman]

Woo hoo. Happy to help!

[@jordangamble3515]

Just got a guitar yesterday and I’ve learned all 4 with quick transitions with my eyes close in about 40 minutes because of you. I really like the way you break it down simplified. Definitely subbing.

[@LaurenBateman]

That is awesome!

[@jobandeepsingh4933]

after watching couple of your videos and reading some amazing comments i would say you are super creative tutor, you don't just deserve only likes or comments but also your videos should be shared and mentioned in specially a ton of thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much 😀

[@GavinGaming]

Just wanna say thank you I had started with tabs get the feel of guitar Iv decided today to learn some chrods now I have in past tried but just couldn't wrap my head around it was cause I had stumbled across the wrong teacher you my friend are amazing at explaining thanks so much

[@GavinGaming]

Ps you earned a sub ofc

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome and so happy to have helped you!

[@patbianco7671]

Hi Lauren... I'm an older guy who just decided to try to learn the guitar.. I was getting very discouraged there until I watched this.. Love your slow patient style of teaching..😊

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey thanks Pat!

[@LaurenBateman]

So happy to help!

[@NotThatBob]

I love the way you teach guitar. I'm retired and tried a few instructors. I think the way you teach is right for me. I'll check out your site asap. Thanks.

[@LaurenBateman]

Amazing Ron. Please do!

[@IzzyMann]

literallty in 10 mins watching this vid i got Em, easy c and easy g strumming on my guitar and i already got lyrics written down as a hook. thank you. you got a sub :) keep up the great work.

[@LaurenBateman]

Woo hoo. Welcome to the channel!!

[@dianasantiago7164]

Dear Mrs. Bateman few minutes ago when I was practicing this lesson I got up for few minutes but when I came back I would not fine my pick so stated looking for something to replace my pick until I Found it so I found a quarter. To me it sound lots better than a pick,waw,it sound pretty .It sound prophetional just like your guitar. What do you think about stumming with a quarter.

[@LaurenBateman]

Probably wouldn't recommend that but picks are made out of various materials. You can even get picks made out of stone.

[@markmiwurdz202]

@Diana Santiago. You may already know this. Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top plays his guitar using a Mexican peso coin. And Brian May of Queen plays his guitar using a small pre-decimal British coin known as a "sixpence" from the days when there were 240 pence/pennies to £1 Sterling. Maybe these guys use the milled/finely ribbed edge of the coin against the guitar strings to get their "sound".

[@dianasantiago7164]

Ok

[@dianasantiago7164]

@@LaurenBateman ha!

[@dianasantiago7164]

@@markmiwurdz202 ha,Waw thanks for that information

[@youronlinemom]

I am a young (not gonna say my age) person and just subscribed to you because I need content like this! You probably won’t see this bc this vid came out 2 years ago.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the sub!

[@gloriabrillantes6577]

I stumbled on your 4 easiest absolute beginner chords by accident. Iam 72 yo and it inspired me to play the guitar that my husband gave so many years ago. I hope I'll be able to learn from your easy lesson. Thank you !

[@LaurenBateman]

You got this Gloria 😃

[@goffdroid]

Dig this I know most of the minor and major. B bm are tough don't know them yet. I'm trying to teach my mom this will help her.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!

[@AndreaThrom]

5 STARS I have really been frustrated at 42 trying to teach myself how to play guitar. I have watched many tutorials and they just make it worse. This lady makes sense to me and simplified everything where I got it. Thank you!!!!!! 🙏

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow! Thank you!

[@jeremyparr4238]

Jeremy Parr thank you so much for showing this video how to play chords I just getting the hang on them but not perfect yes as I still learning them thank again Lauren yours truly Jeremy Parr

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome

[@FoxCDN]

Been struggling with finding a place to start with a guitar and been frustrated with trying to get 3 fingers going, these two finger cords built a lot of confidence, feeling better about taking this new hobby on. thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching! Keep on playing!

[@joemcdonald7798]

Love your singing voice. After performing for over 50 years I thought I'd never want to hear brown eyed girl again..you breathe a sweet tone to the song, very refreshing again

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks Joe!

[@Slohaw]

Thank you Lauren. I have been trying guitar for a number of weeks now and I will be 78 year old next week. I was finding it difficult but these 4 easy chords have made such a difference. Wondered what a Capo did, now I know :-) xx

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!!!!

[@robertcanedo7607]

of course, as a beginning guitar player, there is buzz when practicing! the pads of each finger is the problem. Is it just time and technique, or are there other remedies, like adjustments to my strings, or fingertip add on?

[@LaurenBateman]

There could be other issues, but if you are just starting calluses could be a big part of the problem. Finger angle is also important.

[@davidarmstrong6069]

Hi Lauren. I've just got my first guitar at 54 and know nothing. Felt overwhelmed by some of the tutorial on KZbin but your videos are exactly what I need to get going! Perfect

[@LaurenBateman]

You can do it! have fun in playing!

[@davidarmstrong6069]

@@LaurenBateman Thank you! I make noise at the moment. But I'm gonna make it talk to me soon 🤓

[@winterwillows2056]

Thank you for making these videos! I'm 70, soon to be 71 (14 days... eek! Lol) and refreshing my guitar 'skills'. Have never been an advanced player, or very good, just self taught, but adequate to go with my singing attempts... 😊. This time around, almost six years post stroke, the C chord has been giving me more trouble. I know I can handle the C you show, here! I'm so excited, words can't really express it! I play and sing, because I love guitar and love to sing, so only for my own pleasure and for a very small select number of friends. This will help immensely!

[@LaurenBateman]

That's OK. Do things at your level and have fun with it!

[@bobwoz100]

I really like your teaching style. I have been playing on and off for many years, how ever I was holding the strings in an awkward position. I like the way that I am now finding the frets, my hand does not get sore as much as when I pick the strings. Thank you for the lessons. bw

[@LaurenBateman]

That's awesome! You're welcome!

[@MariannSkears-jv7gh]

Thank you for the helpful tutorials. I a very new, but I have a good ear. When your video was playing I guess it was on the E minor I definitely heard Pink Floyd Welcome to Machine. I checked tablature for it and sure enough. E minor.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yeah Pink Floyd has a few songs that start on that chord.

[@shashinigam007]

Thankyou so much ..... U r an angle ....I'm a beginner 1st week (ever held a guitar) ... n ur lesson is the best ....of all I hv seen on youtube.....'God Bless you.....

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww you're welcome so much!!

[@jaybugzz]

I was given a guitar for my birthday from my uncle, he isn't in my life anymore so I didn't have motivation to try but once I found your videos I'm really motivated to learn and play a couple songs!

[@LaurenBateman]

You can do it!