FUN & EASIER Way To Play Fire and Rain on Guitar

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@glencronin1592]

Come on guys give the 👍Lauren deserve that much, cheers Lauren you are a great teacher.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks Glen!

[@robertbain5076]

Love that you start with simplified versions of songs and then add in variations. It is so important for beginning and intermediate guitarists to build repertoire! Nice work!

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh you're welcome.

[@jeffreycarroll3464]

Lauren. Good Teachers are Hard to Find. You Are a Good Teacher! Making it simple and easy for us. Thank You.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!!

[@GraveEncountersParanormal]

This is my favorite James Taylor song ever.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!

[@chetarthur1933]

Just learning guitar at a “young 65” and found your channel. Wicked awesome job of breaking this classic song down into simple terms. Started jumping up and down when I learned the intro yesterday! Keep up the great work and look forward to going through all of your videos! Go New England!!😀

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome aboard!

[@stoopotts6908]

My favorite JT song! I saw him in concert in 1972 at the Garden State Arts Center. The opening act was a young lady nobody had heard of. Her name was Linda Ronstadt. She had just gone solo after leaving the Stone Ponies. Great version of this song! Thanks for always teaching terrific music!

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh wow. Great story. So cool. Linda is great.

[@steveheenan5544]

lauren you just made me so happy. im 61 and just learning acoustic or any guitar lol thank you . you make it simple yet fun ,,top class

[@LaurenBateman]

Steve, That's what I do on this channel. I help make guitar make sense so that you can have more fun.

[@steveheenan5544]

@@LaurenBateman and you just made an old man happy,,i can play this bloody thing 🤣

[@alazarealazare]

I can't tell you how appreciative I am of this lesson! It's pushing me to work on areas I've struggled with e.g. bar chords, picking, strum pattern variations. So great! Cheers! ❤

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww I'm so happy to help!!!

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

Lauren = CLASS……………..love your content. Please keep them coming 👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks. Will do!

[@user-iamRobinV68]

Here’s Lauren again singing to me on Saturday morning!! Love it. Awesome song! Good job 👍 🙂🙂🙂

[@LaurenBateman]

Every Saturday!

[@seanhoude]

What a fantastic way to start a Saturday morning! Thanks again, Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

Any time Sean. New song every Saturday ☺️

[@martinuglow116]

Nice one, Lauren. Excellent explanation with the insets.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@sean3994]

Really appreciate waking up to your videos Lauren. This song is one of my favorites, and you know I love it when you sing. Vocals add an extra layer of personality to a piece of music.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks Sean. Love your Superman logo as your profile pic.

[@sean3994]

@@LaurenBateman Thanks Lauren, to be honest I'm more of a Spiderman kind of a guy. I love Superman too and have a couple of T-shirts like yours so my friends associate me with Superman, however I tell them the S is for Sean :)

[@donaldneumeyer4423]

Amazing Lauren! Thank you for another excellent tutorial.

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it!

[@davegenske8973]

As always Lauren Thanks for the lesson. I love this song

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Fantastic lesson for a perennial classic! Thanks for making the learning so much fun!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome. Have fun!

[@SimonHellmuth]

Many thanks for great inspiration 🙏 Your tutorial is world class and really makes all the difference compared with the regular ‘tabs’ 🎸 Will keep practicing- adding this fantastic JT song to my repertoire 😀

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ryanmcdonald2027]

thanks Lauren ! i like a little bit of James Taylor every now and then ! greetings to you from new zealand ! :)

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@vodkaone1053]

Another great lesson! Thank you very much, Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@craighoffman5040]

Your lessons just keep on getting better & better!

[@LaurenBateman]

I appreciate that!

[@leetarrant7171]

Great lesson and a fantastic song thank you 🙏

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@williefrietsch6351]

Wonderful song, love this lesson very much. Thank you Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome very much

[@michaelriggall7722]

Thanks Lauren. Awesome, i am new to guitar and this song was on my wishlist.

[@LaurenBateman]

So happy to help!

[@kevinborshell6105]

Great lesson such a great teacher thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it!

[@staceydesrocher]

Love this version! Bless you!! 🙌 😍

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome. Tried to make it manageable.

[@jonathansheeder5153]

James is a beast! I kinda learned playing it his way. Learned some new chords. I'll try it this way later! Great lesson!

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on. Whichever works.

[@Rocky_the_cat_sitter]

you are an incredible teacher, thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@joseadilsonnable]

Great lesson!! And this guitar on the wall is so beautiful...

[@LaurenBateman]

That's my George Harrison Gretsch.

[@vertigo2112]

That Taylor is beautiful and sounds amazing.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@MustafaBaabad]

Good combination of strumming and picking one by one. Thanks from Indonesia.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@cookingwithalphonse5239]

Thank you very much for your lessons 🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@ruirangel3897]

Thanks. You'r the best😁🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks!

[@kennethb.drinkard2010]

I love JTs music thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

So good!!!

[@inayatsama6059]

Always amazing you Lauren, great lesson thank you so much ✌ keep up the good work 🙏

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it!

[@be.kind.to.animals]

This is fabulous! Love the sound of hammer-ons. Small move but so effective 🎵

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, they add so much. Something so small but can make a huge difference.

[@oliviawashburn2559]

The BEST tutorial I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much (:

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you!

[@cadarnell1]

Ok, you’re really a great teacher! Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@shaunsummerfield7798]

I love your tutorials Lauren, and I love your face - it says ' I've seen stuff, I'm your friend .....but don't mess with me....

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@robynstanley8598]

Awesome lesson ty

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure!

[@luizjulio8377]

Nice! Always with news... One more challenge... Thank you teacher!

[@LaurenBateman]

Any time ☺️

[@robynanglin3296]

Totally awesome ty ❤much

[@LaurenBateman]

No problem 😊

[@vodkaone1053]

The more I hear your new guitar, the more I like it!

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you!

[@mayplace1961]

Awesome yet again Lauren!! He is such an amazing guitarist. And even though hes from NY Paul Simon as well. Thanks!!!!

[@seanhoude]

Wrong on both counts. James Taylor WAS born in Boston, and Paul Simon was born in Newark (that's in NJ). But yes, Lauren is awesome, as always. 😉

[@mayplace1961]

@@seanhoude was joking. Lauren clearly stated that james taylor was born in boston. And although he was born in nj.. paul simon was raised in queens and is a quintessentail new yorker. And yes lauren is amazing!

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you Chris! He's a great guitarist and songwriter.

[@georgesteventon5396]

Excellent Excellent teacher!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulloya3902]

First to comment ! Woohoo! LB :) this is a great song for all levels :)

[@LaurenBateman]

First comment Paul. Woo hoo! And thank you.

[@dirkmoolman]

Thank you !!!

[@adriannegrant766]

Love this Lauren, wish you would play right through at the end :)

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@kuopenglew2055]

Not being a fingerpicker, I was about to give up on learning how to play this song until I saw your lesson, thanks Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it helped!

[@daniloylagan4179]

Thanks Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@joshrohricht4948]

Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome ☺️

[@danieldomachowske9871]

I love this song but struggle with Taylor’s picking style! I’ll be sure to give it a try!

[@LaurenBateman]

Yeah, his picking style is definitely not easy by any means.

[@ibew1951]

I appreciate all of ur lessons, u do a great job !! I see u have a new Taylor 324ce , it sounds great , thinking about buying one , how do u like urs by now ? Keep up the good work!! Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Joe, so far so good. Beautiful sound and tone.

[@dianasantiago7164]

👌👍 Excellent!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🏌️

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks

[@mikevullo3452]

Hey Lauren. Do you have a download available for this song?

[@LaurenBateman]

I do not Mike

[@mikedowden6136]

You are 😊AMAZING...

[@user-hn6hd5gt9c]

Omg,you're so pretty,and a good teacher!out have the cutest guitar strum.✌️🌹🥰😘

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you!

[@dj_617]

Second chord is an Em7. James plays the Bm chord open, like a D with a B in the bass.

[@j.j.1064]

Respectfully, it's crucial to acknowledge that mastering a simplified version of a song can ultimately hinder your progress rather than enhance it. James Taylor's intricate licks, including hammer ons and pull offs, are integral to the beauty of the piece. Anything less would be a disservice to the song. Discarding the pick may seem like a challenge, but it eliminates a hindrance to achieving the song's full potential. While starting with simpler songs is advisable for technique development, there are suitable pieces for that purpose. Just as you wouldn't teach a painting student a simplified version of the Mona Lisa, tackling a complex song demands a commitment to learning it properly from the outset. Relearning after adopting shortcuts proves to be more challenging than mastering it correctly initially. I speak from experience, having played this song, and indeed the entire catalogue, since 1970. Regards. JJ

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching and for sharing!

[@grande3649]

what is capo used for can anyone explain to me

[@LaurenBateman]

Do a search for Lauren Bateman, why a capo

[@mikedowden6136]

Where can I get that T-shirt? So coool...❤

[@LaurenBateman]

Right? I got mine at Newbury Comics.

[@nihad8105]

You are the best

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

i like your Style Lauren i played Guitar for over 35 years practically all Self taught with little to none formalMusic Education As your probably Aware James Taylor with his Hammer Onand Off techniques almost reinvented playing Guitar and very few people have been capable of breaking his music down into a easier way of what i call”Cheating “ or Imitating his sounds and Music you are the first one that has made any sense to me Pehaps it’s because of how Pretty i think you are and how Beautiful your hands come out looking on Camera ? Unfortunately for myself is a few years ago i suffered some Traumatic BrainInjuries and that caused some Paralysis inmy left Arm and hand plus some other Medicalissues i essentially have a child that plays Guitar and i allowed Her to be the Custodian of all my Guitars for safe keeping for entertainment and Music Therapy for myself i watch a lot of KZbin Videos using High Quality StudioHeadphones that not only provide me with good sound they allow me to feel some Vibrations to substitute the back of my Acoustic Guitars vibrating on parts of my Body as i would wear my Guitars Strapped on to me so thank you for doing the Channel and the Demonstrations i like your Singing Voice as Well

[@LaurenBateman]

Craig, that's my job. To make hard things simple. Glad I was able to make this James song accessible for you.

[@GraveEncountersParanormal]

Hi, Lauren. I have a question..... I have very short pinky fingers and small hands, and I have a very difficult time with the spider exercise because of this because reaching strings 5 and 6 with my pinky makes me contort my wrist is awkward and painful ways. Do you have and advice that could fix this issue?

[@LaurenBateman]

Start on fret 7 VS fret 5 to shorten the distance

[@GraveEncountersParanormal]

@@LaurenBateman Will do. 😊 Thank you so much.

[@R.L.Humpert]

Hey Lauren How are you liking the 324?

[@R.L.Humpert]

Also Lauren do you like the v brace ?

[@LaurenBateman]

It's nice. I still love my Crafter though.

[@LaurenBateman]

Not sure what a V brace is 😬

[@R.L.Humpert]

@@LaurenBateman at least you have the 2 to go back and forth. I don’t. I’d like to add one more guitar that’s a spruce top but I’m not sure I am worth it since I am not exactly Eric Clapton on the guitar.

[@michaelsedlak4191]

Super

[@LaurenBateman]

Indeed!!!

[@kennethb.drinkard2010]

I followed JT when he had some of his tutorials,looked like you were in his guitar then,you had to be an advanced fingerpicker,tho, you give your fans a chance

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes this makes it a little more accessible to people. James is an amazing player.

[@akent6393]

Lauren will give you hope that you can play guitar!

[@cookingwithalphonse5239]

🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼

[@Jack.Waters]

In the early days. Instead of trying for Bm I'd just plucked a B note ( let it ring ) No one noticed 😂

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha. There ya go!!!

[@ilovegitaar]

Very very interesting,,thank you, ,,Sweet baby James' a follow up?

[@LaurenBateman]

That's a great song too.

[@peterodriguez3047]

Very good , see if you can sing in a higher key , your voice might sound better

[@LaurenBateman]

For sure it would, but trying to do it in the original for the lesson since it's about the guitar.

[@Deedianamarie3880]

🙂🙃😉😊😇🥰

[@LaurenBateman]

😊😊😊

[@sustainablelife1st]

harder to sing than to play, imo.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yeah. Especially if you fingerpick it.

[@msoiseth3419]

Oversimplified, there's a lot of important things missing here. If you want a rough version this will do.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

Ohh thank you Mrs.Bateman I love this song but it was always to hard to follow this is a kool way to follow this,I'm a fast pick strummer,thanks again!!!😅🥰🤗 I got it..I finally got it.thank you...🥰💗💞💕💕🧡🧡💕💞💗💗💞💞💕💚💚💙💘💙💚⚘🌷🌹🌹🌷⚘⚘💚💙💚💚💗💞💞💕💕🌹🌷

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, I like what I came up with here. Simplified.

[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

Definitely on point Mrs.Bateman 🤗🤗💕🌷💘⚘⚘💕💕⚘

[@imabyugrl4262]

Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

No problem!

[@richardhenderson8698]

Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the donation :D really appreciate it!