California Dreamin by The Mamas & The Papas | Easy Guitar

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

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[@connorbyers1872]

"All the leaves are A minor . . . And the G is E-7 sus 4" -- beautiful poetry.

[@MrJrome87]

i think you and marty shwartz are the two best internet teachers any1 else with me on that !

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

Yes, and your brother is a good musician in his own right

[@arcadicus_ezevius]

@@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar who's his brother?

[@fenderstratguy]

Yes and that's why even Justin's capo is the Capo dei tutti capi.

[@VanielDeeform]

Both great, but both just repeat the intro, when it’s more dynamic than that. Why? I’d rather have that part accurate than simplified personally

[@rebeccaeversley7045]

Amen to that

[@lagerbaer]

We need you to do the chord singing for Bohemian Rhapsody. Mama, just killed an Aminor...

[@tonyvincenzi4007]

lagerbaer lol..

[@Zeddicus_Zorander]

+lagerbaer .oooooofff!! ^_^

[@jallegar1808]

Lolololol!

[@neilgroves3592]

lmao lmao lmao

[@DeAd14EteRNiTy]

What I love about your videos is that you go over absolutely everything beginners need to know to learn how to play. I can't thank you enough for the time you devote to teaching us music. Thank you!

[@CleverDjembe]

The professional teaching of Justin has been invaluable for me as a beginner for the past 3 weeks, and I'll donate to him too soon!

[@ElVoldo1]

Seriously Justin, you are one of the best musicians I know and I really appreciate these free tutorials you're providing us. You're my inspiration man, keep it up !

[@RANGERVETBRET]

ur a knight in shining armer. always wanted 2 learn this tune. I didnt think that I could handle it. with good ol justin teaching it, it is so easy. u da man. im only learning this on my 6 srting , to learn the song. then I will incorprate it over 2 my 12 string applause...im 48 years old and enjoy you teaching music i grew up with. ppl please dont bash justin 4 COVERIN the older music as far as that goes .DONT BASH HIM 4 ANYTHING.HE'S NOT TEACHIN 1 INDIVIDUAL. HE'S TEACHING THE WORLD. TY JUSTIN

[@mengren6653]

Haha, omg I love how you sing the chords in accordance to the song's tune. Made me laugh

[@RacetSmith]

Wow, I am looking forward to you getting your beginner books in stock!

[@darrinros1177]

I have been playing 40 years and I have to tell you, this is amazing for relearning songs I played in the 70s, My brain thanks you. Well done.

[@scottayotte4825]

Come on guys, he's showing the 99% of the song that really matters. We as guitarists need to remember that the masses are going to EVER notice a little "sus" anything is missing and the ladies sure don't mind either. I appreciate what you did with California Dreaming Justin. I'm a seasoned player and now getting too lazy to pick songs apart at the CD player. I've always loved this song and it was in my opinion a quick reference to play it automatically now at any campfire LOL, thanks man!

[@megannerouzetta6114]

Thanks. I really like playing guitar. :)

[@ideaguyinks]

I have to agree with with what the last poster said, I really appreciate your free lessons, they really got me motivated. I haven't played guitar in 15 years.

[@margaretwojewodka7565]

I have to say that you are The Best!!! I ve been looking for a good teacher on you tube and you are INCREDIBLE!!! thank you for everything! I am so grateful for your teaching!

[@anthonycarollo]

Hey Justin, just wanted to thank you for all your help. By the way you make me laugh evertime you sing the chords. :-). Thanks again pal.

[@theunidentified320]

Justin, you should post a video of you singing this, when you sung for the intro, I thought it sounded better than the actual artists, so I would love to hear you sing this song

[@ryinf]

The Unidentified Retch!!!!!!!

[@lizzypots]

Thank you so so much Justin for your lessons. My guitar has been locked up in a case for many years, don't know why...but a few months ago I decided enough was enough and let it out. It was painful at first (fingers), but am loving playing all the new songs I've learned, thanks to you! I've almost mastered this song, without any mistakes!

[@MrPaulCorcoran]

All the leaves are Am, G and F, and the G is E7sus4. E7, F went for a C, E7, Am, on a F chord E7sus4 You've gotta love it!!!

[@stevedean17]

You are a great teacher and a good fella. Cheers

[@martynjames5963]

Excellent. I like to work stuff out myself but couldn't figure the intro. You did it in the last few secs. H ha - made me wait. Went thru every step anyway. I had been playing Esus4 and E (easy) rather than E7sus4 and E7 - yours sounds so much better.

[@JustinGuitarSongs]

@ghusse this was filmed a couple of days back, the BIG MO is only just starting... in fact as of today it's still just a messy beard... Going to "shape it" on the weekend!!!

[@charlyscheck2153]

Thanks a lot for this clear instruction. The song is much easier played in the a-minor shape using capo on the 5th fret than in d-minor without a capo. With that it's also esay to play the intro. I would have fancied to see the ending of the song though and especially the very last chord. But anyway, thank you.

[@spacedoginnebraska]

You are quite possibly the nicest person I've ever "met". Thanks for all of your help, Justin!

[@JR6593]

Justin, thanks for all your tutorials. You're genuinely helpful!

[@user-pq1me5qw1k]

100%

[@barryemerson3526]

Great lesson! Going to be a good test for me since most of the chord changes come after two beats. I've been committing the chord sequence to memory which is helping. Thanks Justin

[@biigmyke]

I hate to repeat myself,but I dig this guy.!!! thanks justin !

[@BVAlDA88]

1:46 this is for all people who disliked this video :)

[@kevineis9088]

I don´t get it^^

[@Elvis-Pelvis03]

Games TV Look at his right hand

[@kevineis9088]

Hahhahah nice I finally get it :D

[@ImBlueDaBaDeeDaBaDaa]

djen V Nice haha!

[@fabiogemelli]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@guitartap]

Just one look and learned two pattern changes , cheers

[@christan8844]

Love this song...great memories...just the best...

[@nadeemaslam1979]

Thanks Justin, I have all your song books and guides but these videos are the most helpful. Your teaching technique is by far the most comfortable and informative to learn from on youtube. Bravo mate, keep it up son!

[@RajeshMoorjani]

Loved the tip on using the folk G when it comes to changing between G and F.

[@wsavage3696]

I think your great! Only watched a bit and have learned some already .

[@Needmorejoy]

I've looked at so many California Dreaming tutorial, but this video taught me how to play this song. Thank you so much. It was at a perfect pace. Now my fingers hurt.

[@jacmen]

thanx Justin...i'm french and i understood !!!!

[@Lavanya-Tiwari0312]

thank you sooo much

[@KadirT21]

I just watched this video without a guitar in my hands and im sure that im now able to play that. I dont know what kind of goddamn sorcery this is justin, but please dont stop that!

[@AlecTaylor40]

Thx Justin the correct strumming makes a hell of a difference

[@randigilliland5123]

Just love your easy simple way of teaching...BIG THANK YOU...love this Song🤗

[@jctributeband]

Thanks Justin. I just learned it today thanks to your instruction. I tried to combine the 2nd guitar intro along with the 1st. Mine needs work, but it's a start. Thanks again. You did a great job teaching us and you play it very well. California Dreamin'

[@jamesbarker1994]

Having a cract at this tonight, good stuff Justin

[@psicopepito]

Thank you very very much... I always wanted to play this song... all I need now is a pretty good chorus...

[@Twice_Marvel]

1:45 I AM THE ONE DONT WEIGH A TON DONT NEED A GUN TO GET RESPECT

[@MrGenya007]

you are the king....:) thanks...

[@345kobi]

Thanks for including the strumming that makes it sound great.

[@tablanote7184]

Yes super cool we need happyness

[@kathleencollins314]

Love this song

[@user-pq1me5qw1k]

I love you. Thanks for your lesson.

[@linca98]

I like the way that you teach how to play the songs thank you very much

[@martink.3730]

Thank you Justin!!

[@cowboypavel]

I think this is the most charismatic person alive! :)

[@baadshepherd]

@DennisCoban It is the intonation thing that was explained in another comment. Basically your fret spacing is slightly off or your action is too high. The action thing takes about 5 minutes to fix, whereas improperly spaced frets is a much harder to fix problem and generally one of the things that marks a higher quality guitar from a lower quality one. I have a guitar that is similar, so basically I got a better guitar and use my crappier one to play in open position while camping and such.

[@DaveydeGrenoble]

I'll give it a go tonight, although after a week of Justin's guitar course, my wife is getting jealous :^)

[@MrMrfreedom1]

Justin, I have been playing acoustic guitar since 1969(old fart) and I continue to learn excellent pointers from you, thanks so much. Subscribed.

[@mcgubbin]

your not an Old fart , your just a recycled teenager

[@MrMrfreedom1]

Jack Hamilton LMAO Thanks man you made my day. It aint easy having the body of a 60 year old and the mind of a 20 year old.

[@robinollett7768]

Well Justin, it might be three years after you invited us students to post our video responses, but I've done it now. Thanks for your tuition. Cheers.

[@rmgj]

@JustinSandercoeSongs Justin Justin, you are a born blood donor, an angel, a kindred spirit, I could fill the page, but will just bow and produce my deepest thank you.

[@nazihraslan1151]

If you record it I will be the first one to purchase, you sing it on a great way

[@cobrook700]

just to let you know.......your teaching is amazing. Thank you

[@tkuczma5]

this is my favourite lesson for sure! You sound SOO good man, this song definately suits your voice!

[@zvi1961]

.THE BEST TEACHER ON KZbin . GREAT LESSON

[@johnyguevara1899]

Justin isjust my favourite guitar teacher on youtube !

[@6whatusay9]

Thank you so much for all the lessons. Thank you thank you thank you

[@sald69]

I recommend the beginer song book, cool, and the lessons go with it.Thanks justin.

[@betiuxx2]

Gracias Justin por enseñar de una forma fácil y amena. Gracias también al equipo de KZbin

[@jameswalker8554]

Thank you so much! well done!

[@jx14aby]

Justin, I bow in thanks for your teachings. My question is: With the capo on the 4th fret, what notes is my bass player gonna play?

[@ZipTumbleFast]

Perfect song for the coming season in this part of the world Justin. Great choice.

[@jenrenzaglia2477]

Man, you are good. You pack a lot in each lesson, yet break it down nicely.

[@watsonvillian]

I went out and bought a capo just to learn this song. My G7 will now lead me to the promise land that is this bad ass jam by an even badder ass teacher.

[@mikechurchill1071]

Excellent lesson very easy going and enjoyable to watch bravo. Got a new sub and many other videos!!

[@texasnewt]

Really helpful, you nailed it -- now, so can I! Thanks a heap, Justin, appreciate this lesson.

[@walterwiniana]

Thank you Justin, your an awesome guitar teacher, and I love this song.

[@Wayneroxu]

Justin you are the best teacher! I enjoy your enthusiasm! Thank you so much.

[@DaniCalifornia_x]

Justin's the BEST!!!!!

[@billyb440]

awesome lesson Justin, Thanks

[@fernandabenitezcruz3979]

This is a really helpful video, I'm using this to help me for my Rock Band class and this should help me learn the song and I'll also be showing this to my other guitar player in my band so he too can get the hang or it. It is quite a tricky song

[@RockBand2Freak78]

I like the way you play it in the beginning.

[@jimiamore]

Thanks a million Justin.......you have been a great help which has helped me really polish my guitar playing......and mind you I thought I must say this.......you also sing really well........thanks once again.

[@ghettoonion]

Great lesson! This one pushed me over the donation cliff..worth every penny.

[@MrScotttheNuke]

Great Tutorial, and enjoy the step by step instruction. Dude Rocks! Thanks for ALL of your songs...SMP

[@Jack4711]

That Guitar has some serious beautiful tone. Awesome. Is it a Maton Messiah. Beautiful, Cheers.

[@gailhiggins3887]

Thanks Justin. you are a great teacher.

[@roadlizzard56]

thanks man.....i ve always wanted to know how to kick that tune off .....nice ....i also loved ur roll over beethoven u did ...hey how about being my instructor all the time dude lol

[@agroniiiiiiii]

this tutorial was perfect, in detail and very simple. thanx...finaly i have learned this song! Thanx again mate

[@baristhealienated]

Just! i dont know if i ever one day able to play this song, but it was nice to see you along anyways. keep it upp!!

[@alanmerson7770]

The best instructor on you tube!

[@RaymondPoston]

Keep it up. You are very talented mate.

[@OmnipotentO]

You're THE BEST. This one looks fukin hard but ill work on it. Thanks for the lesson

[@kevoice]

Never really liked this song until I heard Eddie Hazel play it. Eddie was a genius.

[@AKESEBA]

ffs i dont know u in rl dude but u are one of most important ppl in my life..keep on being awesome

[@kokobaj40]

Professional teacher! Greetings from Poland!

[@THEKJB1974]

Super lesson again Justin, love how you make it so easy to pick this up, you also make it fun as well! You're a star!

[@CLOSETROCKGUITARIST]

Further to my post 4 months ago about the second chord in the progression not being a G Major chord, my suspicions have been confirmed. Just found a video showing John Phillips playing it. The chord progression with a capo on the 4th fret is clearly Am, Am with G bass note (John Phillips takes his fourth finger and plays a low G while still holding the Am chord and a G note is also played on the bass, then F barre chord, G barre chord, E7sus4 and E7. It is clear the second chord on the original recording is not a major chord. If you can't play the low G note while holding the Am chord, it would be more technically correct to play an Am7 chord instead of the G. So the easy version should be Am, Am7, F barre, G barre, E7sus4, E7.

[@Rock23971]

Justin... what a super lesson . Thanks for taking the time to teach... you ROCK !!!

[@jeanrainbowlake]

Thank you so much for your efforts - very high quality and thorough. You can be assured I am buying your book. I think anyone who is using your videos to learn songs should support you!!

[@timhansen4556]

Wow- great song and lesson, and both your playing and singing do it justice. Thank you for posting this tutorial! You are one of my favorite guitar tutors on KZbin.

[@sbh123yt]

I have been waiting for this lesson so much time. Thank you Justin

[@OscarOlano]

thanks Justin!

[@TopCatOadby]

Hi Justin, nice one....this is the best and clearest version of this song on here!!!!! ps - thanks from my wife too....she loves this song!!!!

[@ericjb341]

Can you teach us how to play California Gurls by Katy Perry on guitar please Justin? Thanks a lot if you do, been having trouble with it.