Finger Dexterity Exercise Guitar #1 - Spider Exercises

[@handddholding]

i really appreciate how efficient you are in explaining (camera zoom, everything) . in less than 4 minutes i understand the exercise.

[@LaurenBateman]

Love it!!

[@Bitoypalaboy]

THANKS LAUREN! After 10 years I grabbed my guitar and started re-learning how to play guitar. Your tutorial is what I needed!

[@LaurenBateman]

This is awesome! So excited for you 😎

[@hyllaf]

exactly. most real life guitar tutours have no blueprint at all "a bit of this and a bit of that". thank heavens 4 lauren

[@theopolisrenfro2581]

In ALL of other videos the instructor think people are more advanced than they are. They assume watchers can use your fret hand like they can. They ALWAYS use their pinky when doing the spider walk. It much easier to do it with 3 fingers. Thanks for taking baby steps wit us. You have a lot of patience with us. Thank you for make it easier for me!

[@LaurenBateman]

100%. Why I leave the pinky out at first.

[@antiqueexcavator9403]

I am so grateful I found you. You’ve made learning fun. I mentioned in other comments I’m a 62 year old semi beginner. You rock and you are an amazing teacher. A true gift. Merry Christmas, Teach!

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome! Happy Holidays!

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

This exercise made a huge difference for me! After just a little while realized I wasn't looking at my picking hand. And my fretting hand was going exactly where I wanted it to. Awesome lesson as always. Thanks so much! 🎸🤘

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it helped!

[@Loz-z7s]

Of all the guitar tutoring videos that I have viewed these are some of the best for picking hand and fret hand clarity its been a great help thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you like them!

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Its amazing how i always find myself checking your free videos even after i purchased the course ....I guess at the end of the day is all info but watching the free videos take the pressure off me.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you like them!

[@texasbeerlord]

This is a great exercise for beginners. I am working on this exercise to build the muscle memory to start playing cords. THANK YOU!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@unacubanaenhawaii8640]

You are one of the best guitar teachers on the internet God bless u

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you!

[@tiamelancholyjeoncockity]

honestly this is genuinely the most useful and best channel I've come across so far when teaching guitar hand exercises, it's so easy to follow and understand 😊unlike the others which are always so complicated and has so many steps

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!!!

[@DiscusHeckel]

I concur with you. I have already started to feel I am heading into the right direction.

[@jivonnamackenzie6636]

This is great! Thank you once again. After just a few minutes of practicing I was able to do it without looking 🤗 Yay! No books ever taught me this, it is so incredibly helpful! Your amazing, thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

Wonderful!

[@johnsharp8033]

thank you Lauren. Your lessons are really good. began to learn when I made a guitar at school but life got in the way. Now I am retired I enjoy your lessons very much.

[@LaurenBateman]

My favorite students to teach! Recently retired. Congratulations!

[@mwpoppy7162]

Thanks Lauren you’re such an inspirational and authentic teacher and I really enjoy your videos.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much!

[@lynnelanguedoc4049]

Just the exercise I need many thanks. Tony from Canada 🇨🇦

[@LaurenBateman]

You are welcome Tony. New video just came out this morning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGK7dJuDftt5j5o

[@richardharrold4357]

This exercise makes sense to me. Working both hands. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it helped!

[@kevinbutler7619]

Not having the figure dexterity is my biggest fear of learning guitar. This video definitely eases my fears. Thanks and I subscribed

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the sub!

[@TheBetterGamer]

Lauren I'm very glad I found this. I've been learning guitar since July, but mostly focusing on chord shapes. Recently I wanted to learn or memorize scales, but I realized I couldn't really play them beyond a certain speed. And that word "dexterity" escaped me entirely, but I'm glad it came back because these lessons look like exactly what I need to play at a more reasonable speed beyond a snail's pace lol

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome. Yes these will help get the fingers moving.

[@MrGmooney]

Great stuff there Lauren, this is exactly how I teach fingerstyle,but you have a huge advantage with your on screen visual aids, which is simple but effective. Well done lady.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@cormacscorner]

Thanks so much for this! I’ve been struggling playing four finger chords and this is just what I needed to help my finger dexterity

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@ebo2421]

I’m jumping in! Won’t move to Lesson 2 until I’m good with 1! 🙌🏼👊🏼

[@LaurenBateman]

You can do it! Thanks for watching!

[@cncbuss1]

Such a unique exercise! I’m definitely incorporating this into my daily practice. I think I also need to learn not to lift my fingers off the fret board so much when I apply the next finger and I feel this exercise will really help with that. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@amtacdominion267]

Thank you lauren!!!. You're just amazing. I've really improve in my guitar playing ever since i began following this channel.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@MikeDGuitar]

Cool exercise! I practice similar things but this has given me a few new ideas to make my playing even better. Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

Happy to help!

[@guadaluperodriquez7827]

Excellent . It,s just what I need. Awesome ! As always . Thank you lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome Guadalupe :)

[@DanielCastillo-oc3dd]

♥️ Thank you! thank you thank you Will practice this for the rest of September 21 until it becomes natural...

[@LaurenBateman]

Wonderful! You got this!

[@herkula2755]

Really thanks Lauren.. I seem to be learning to play the guitar as well

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you found this helpful

[@berhaneberhe3545]

Wonderful Lesson, Thank You.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@gabrielshelwood3072]

I'm thankful that you posted this video and It really helps me build up slowly but surely with my dexterity so I won't be playing songs on one string anymore thanks to you maam. And I also want you to know that your'e greatly apprectiated for this and I will most definetly subscribe to this channel for more lessons and tips.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome

[@theozziesisters2338]

Thanks I needed this bc I don’t know much right now but I want to learn thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad I was able to help 🤭

[@berhaneberhe3545]

It Is Great & Very Simple Lesson Practice.

[@LaurenBateman]

Practice good. Next lesson video comes out tomorrow morning 7:45am EST

[@shyamalibiswas1927]

Excellent mam.. your teaching techniques is excellent and very helpfull for beginners...

[@LaurenBateman]

Shyamali, thank you so much. Glad it helped.

[@robinsonchristian702]

Thanks for your Lesson.

[@LaurenBateman]

Always welcome

[@54downtown]

Wish I could afford your course but I am retired on a fixed income. So keep putting out videos to help beginners

[@LaurenBateman]

That's why I do this Kevin. Lots of free stuff here on KZbin

[@danny4982]

Awesome lesson. Thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure!

[@vinayayinapurapu]

Simple but worthy exercise everyday

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@reneeoceankim]

this is so helpful! thank you so much! :)

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@donbaisa4731]

Lauren thanks for all the great instruction ! Can you give a lesson on how one can play guitar like Tommy Emmanuel... in another lifetime I imagine 😉.

[@LaurenBateman]

I'll try to add it to my list 😉

[@rajeevghosh2815]

Really ur a good tutor ❤from india

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

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[@joycetom828]

Excellent teacher

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[@lorinevins4246]

Great lesson Lauren.

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Lori thank you! 😃

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Great Lesson! Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure!

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Thank You!

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[@robinsonchristian702]

Thank you God Bless you..

[@LaurenBateman]

Same to you!

[@saibalbiswas3706]

SO good!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you. Practice hard. Next lesson video comes out tomorrow morning 7:45am EST

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Thanks

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[@sanjayzala623]

Bravo Lauren 🙂🙂🙂

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Thanks Sanjay

[@anthonyslattery8808]

Great lesson thankyou

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it!

[@gGXGUITAR]

Awesome video series Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeremydominguez1900]

Great lesson!

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Thanks!

[@dianasantiago7164]

Morning,Great!

[@LaurenBateman]

Morning!

[@rajeshpamkajal8923]

Much appreciated

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@sarojkumar150]

Thank you Lauren for the lesson and you look pretty.

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@jimesaj]

Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome. Make sure to watch the whole series!

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I’m really enjoying your program. 👍🏻👏🏻🎸🎼

[@LaurenBateman]

Jim, thanks so much. So glad to have you as part of the Facebook group. Nice getting to know everyone.

[@dianasantiago7164]

Thankyou🙏👏🎶

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you too!

[@alexsuperpower1]

Great video! My mother has issues with her finger independence, her biggest issue is her pinky however. Would you say do the same but also use the pinky?

[@LaurenBateman]

That comes down the road, but yes

[@ramecesseraymond3877]

I like this lesson very helpful.But for how long do i have to practice this a day?Im a new beginner..I just started 3/4 months ago.I

[@LaurenBateman]

I would practice this 10 times through each day. :)

[@konigssen1179]

If you arent feeling a certain agony when doing these you arent doing it right. Add little finger for maximum agony

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha. That's why I leave the linky off at first.

[@konigssen1179]

@@LaurenBateman hey Lauren what state are you in lets jam lol

[@infobrazilyum1894]

Legend

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha. Thanks

[@NelsonRiverosMusic]

Hi Lauren, is a PDF of the spider exercise available ? Thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

I have a PDF in my Crash Course: www.laurenbateman.com/crashcourse

[@dianasantiago4101]

Waw! Thankyou! 🤓💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💬💬💬

[@Spoohkybooh666]

acoustic is tougher light mutin i prefer riffing electric lighter gauges prefer .8s -.9s mainly can do more wonders n bends too got to toughen up our 2nd n 3rd fingers though

[@LaurenBateman]

Yeah, I like lighter strings for bends too.

[@ALangston35]

do you recommend using a pick as a beginner? I've found it easier and tend to prefer not using a pick. I'm expecting sore fingers, that's not an issue for me.

[@LaurenBateman]

Whatever works best. I do encourage using a pick as a skill.

[@brightx1729]

Good

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@LaurenBateman]

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[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks everyone for your support.

[@l.espinoza5441]

Lauren how can I improve in my notes, I continue looking at my fingers on the guitar and it takes away the tempo and ritmo

[@LaurenBateman]

Always focus on one hand at a time. In the beginning, if you focus on rhythm, focus only on rhythm. Even if the notes sounds like crap. Then, focus on making the notes sound better. For this exercise, focus on the picking hand first. Watch that hand, then try and take your eyes off it. Keep working at it. Then, you can focus on the fretting hand and do the same.

[@l.espinoza5441]

@@LaurenBateman Thank you

[@mirandavanbalen4511]

Geweldig om de lessen te volgen! Mijn vraag is of ik de snaar voor of na de fret moet zetten? En advies? Waarom sla ik meerdere snaren aan? Heb nagels kort en met plectrum zelfde probleem 😅

[@LaurenBateman]

You want your finger just being the metal fret. Not sure I understand your second question.

[@mirandavanbalen4511]

Wen I want to Play as example c akkoord I pick not one string but 2 or 3 strings at The same

[@mirandavanbalen4511]

@@LaurenBateman my english is not so best but I practice every day! Thank you for giving a helpfull feetback

[@stevenmacintosh5498]

Hi Lauren. Performing the second element should we be concentrating on where we place our fingers on the fret board( ie> closest to the fret but not touching the fret) or does it matter at this stage ? Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

That is important. First, get the mechanics, then focus on finger placement.

[@williefrietsch6351]

I’m a 63 year young semi beginner with my first question in this Community ;-) is it absolutely necessary to practice/ playing with a plectrum? Greets from Germany Willie

[@LaurenBateman]

I always recommend both. Everything has trade offs. But you can play without one.

[@williefrietsch6351]

@@LaurenBateman okidoki, will go on and do my best 🧓🏼

[@Roefuly]

Curious why you don't encourage alternate picking with the picking hand?

[@LaurenBateman]

I do down the road. For most students, finding the strings and focusing on the frets is more than enough in the beginning.

[@Roefuly]

@@LaurenBateman thank you. I just came across your channel and enjoy your approach and having fun with dynamics for songs.

[@gjohnutube]

Should the thumb be stationary throughout the exercise?

[@LaurenBateman]

It's not glued to the back, but yes, it's stationary

[@nostalgicgaming9336]

Hi am new to your channel... Recently am trying to learn a guitar solo from s song but the problem after feeling good on the 1st day... The second day I feel like am not playing as good as the previous day.😣😩 Also I find it weird that my muscle memory is going off everyday

[@LaurenBateman]

Guitar is a journey of ups and downs.

[@hyllaf]

During the finger crawl, after we put finger 1 and finger 2, do we remove these before putting finger 3? i.e. is this 1 finger off/one on or leave all fingers on? genuine question as there are conflicting advice on this

[@LaurenBateman]

Depends. To start, I would recommend removing them. Less of a stretch that’s way.

[@jamiemoffatt50]

Been doing this for a year and I’m no faster today at all! My fingers just don’t go fast! Can’t move from chord to chord either! Unbelievably aggravating! Literally no progression. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Dixie, are you working with a Metronome? My biggest suggestion would be to get some lessons with an in person instructor so they can see what you're doing wrong. If you've been doing this exercise for a year, I'm concerned about you having seen no progress.

[@mscelinalinde1101]

Thanks ouuu

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@rodskuse2101]

I'm a sixty five year old beginner, and really struggling to get my third finger to fret the string, any tips?

[@LaurenBateman]

Search Lauren Bateman faster fingers in 1 week

[@tammieschiller397]

i am really struggling with this exercise, i've been doing it awhile and can't seem to pick up speed and feel i never will. i am really surprised because i type like 90 words per minute, yes it took me 4 years, but i just wonder i'm old now, lol, and think maybe i won't ever get good at this exercise. i've been playing 1.5 years now and can do so many things i never thought i would, even barre chords now! but this exercise can't pick up speed the way you do it. the dexterity and finger width is so much better but the speed, slow as molasses....is it just not my thing? i decided i would practice this once a day up and down the neck.

[@LaurenBateman]

Are you using a Metronome? Also, are you going for perfection? Perfection and speed don't go well together in the beginning. You have to train for speed. A metronome will help you push yourself more.

[@tammieschiller397]

@@LaurenBateman ok I’ll definitely try that never thought of that for this exercise. And yes perfection how did you figure me out lol thanks

[@dianasantiago7164]

I will like you to teach me how to play the song's in : " Sound like Reign"

[@LaurenBateman]

Hmm don't think I know that one.

[@shilpapaul1301]

How to improve fourth finger's strength?

[@LaurenBateman]

Try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6GooYxnosZjo9E

[@StarvingMorlock]

I've got news for you, pinky finger is also used to play guitar, and the spider walk exercise should include it.

[@LaurenBateman]

It should, and I do later on.

[@nehaprasad9300]

I always have problem with my first finger,,,do I needed to slightly tilt it but it hurts on my finger tips...please suggest some way to improvise this

[@LaurenBateman]

There is a curvature the hand in general. Both you first finger and pink fingers tend to play on slight angle, not straight into the fretboard. Once you develop calluses, the pain goes away.

[@nehaprasad9300]

@@LaurenBateman thanku🦋

[@tanmaysinghal8370]

U don't use pinky finger ?

[@LaurenBateman]

Not in the beginning I don't. That's the next exercise.

[@tanmaysinghal8370]

@@LaurenBateman yeah, I saw that...

[@tanmaysinghal8370]

@@LaurenBateman hello, i dm u on instagram... If you could please help me

[@Smashachu]

Personally i think the g string is alittle much, but i respect it's usage.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@moose2943]

Whenever I get to my second finger my pinky shoots out straight for some reason and it’s a literal struggle to try to get it to stay curled the way yours is

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching! Keep on doing finger exercises. It will take time.

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[@LaurenBateman]

Great

[@natvlifestyle]

Me trynna follow the fretting hand before realizing she has no dots on the neck 😂😂 still pretty dope

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

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[@krystalwoods5319]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@LaurenBateman]

No problem 😊