Having Trouble Hearing Rhythm Guitar in Music? Try THIS!

[@mt-qc2qh]

Lauren, I've been "playing" guitar for a long time (on and off). My brother taught me a long time ago. He had taken lessons for about 14 years when we were kids and I picked up on it as a teen. Way back then, we played on stage and really enjoyed playing. (I purposely am not revealing my age until the end of my story...LOL). As a rhythm guitarist I never really caught onto what I missed over the years and the longer I didn't play it got worse! I was a horrible strummer!!!! Your lessons are invaluable now as I pick the guitar back up. My brother has since passed away and you are taking over as my guide. Now at 70, I am learning all over again.... the right way.... Thanks.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww this makes me so happy!!!! Glad to help.

[@David-tt2mt]

Hi Lauren, recently happened to see your channel, as a novice to the guitar (limited strumming) I'm really impressed by your teaching method and no gimmick delivery, all the way from the uk, on my 61st birthday... big thanks, peace x

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow that is awesome! Happy Birthday David 😃

[@FemaleObserver]

hi David i've learned how to play the guitar in my younger years, in my 30's; i have jsut resumed playing now that i'm 59 and i absolutely love and plays quite well. Lauren's the best teacher by the way, she really is and a hit for us all guitar-lovers. I've learned a lot from her than from any others around on you tubed :)))

[@David-tt2mt]

@@FemaleObserver anyone who can make simple strumming (for a novice) sound dynamically interesting must be a challenge. Knowing the subject and instrument is one thing, but I would say empathy/connection with the viewers is also flooding through these lessons. Respect!

[@michaelsmusic3532]

Lauren, thank you so much for sharing your hard work with so so many people, music is a gift of God and you are an Angel my dear 🌹

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you!

[@sean3994]

Lauren, my KZbin feed is full of guitar lessons and yours are the gems that shine out to me. I love your style which seems to resonate with me. So glad the "all knowing" algorithm threw me a link to you - and no adds :)

[@LaurenBateman]

Sean so glad my teaching style resonates with you

[@HoangTruong-ij4sm]

Thank you very much Teacher. Student from Sydney, Australia.

[@dianasantiago4101]

I Love it! ❤ it was a very 👍 good lesson,but it will require lots of practice. I am Charm my it,Yes! LOVE IT!

[@evetdelarue8003]

You r a star thank you for helping me

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@Addistoday]

Greetings and many thanks i am learning a lot with you! from Ethiopia(East africa, 13 months of sunshine)🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@LaurenBateman]

Hello!!!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I'm learning the piano and ukulele, and this is a video I will watch a couple dozen times to pick up the real details. Or maybe a couple hundred times.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@cvetnojsad]

Hi, Lauren, I've got such a unique piece of News! Today I've been to my 1st Guitar-World Event in a town nearby (I live next to Venice, and I've just come home) and... It was AMAZING! I liked it too much! I even found Guitarists are all so nice, so cool! Yeah, MUSIC is actually maybe the only powerful stream, able to change the world! 😀

[@LaurenBateman]

Maria that's awesome!!!! Love it.

[@tonyfloyd6544]

I have been trying to do this for a long time listening to music trying to figure out how to figure out what chords are what and how to figure out the rhythms thank you for this this is a wonderful lesson as all of your lessons thank you for being such a great teacher

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey Tony, thank you so much. That makes me so happy that my lessons helped you.

[@Addistoday]

wowwwww impressing!! mercy mill fois!!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@toddpettit5107]

I'm what I'd consider to be an intermediate guitarst. I've found as I've started to play shows the last few years, though, that my rhythm isn't nearly as good as I thought it was. I'm self taught and never really learned to count as I'm playing. As I've started to try to count along to some simple rhythms I've realized that over the years I've learned to feel rhythm in a pretty weird way. It's okay for some things, but when things get challenging I have a hard time having a consistent rhythm. I didn't necessarily learn anything I didn't already know throughout this video series, but I've enjoyed practicing my rhythm along with these videos. It's easy to let your ego convince you that you don't need to practice this stuff, but I've started working on counting simple rhythms like this and counting along to some 12 bar blues and I feel like I can already tell a huge difference in my rhythm. Thanks for the great, high quality videos! Also to anyone out there practicing their rhythm... if you have the means I HIGHLY recommend recording yourself playing along to a click track. It's a very humbling experience but if you want that studio musician quality rhythm you can get some instant visual feedback on how close you are to hitting the click!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you for providing this feedback. Recording yourself is great advice!!

[@dianasantiago4101]

How to here the strumming pattern was and excellent lesson. Will need to go over the lesson and finish writing 📝 notes on it. But,Yes, I deed more practice on 👂 hearing strumming patterns..Thank's!

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes take notes!

[@chenzw6267]

Ur guitar strumming is amazing. I really feel enjoy playing guitar after learning some strumming skills from u.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you. Glad to help.

[@chenzw6267]

@@LaurenBateman thank you Lauren

[@michaeldeshields8024]

Luv U my daughter is learning a lot she is 12 Thanks 🌹

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!!!

[@charlesnazare7358]

Well done Lauren! Very helpful.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks so much!

[@MsFriend2friend]

This is what I will be listening for today, on my day off... I have already been hearing guitar more in music... Now this... Thank you Miss Bateman

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome

[@MsFriend2friend]

I listened to Tina Turner today, and could hear the counts... I was playing my guitar with the song!!! I just love you as a teacher so much Miss Bateman!!!🌹💐🌹💐

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Amazing lesson! Thanks Teach! 🤘🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it!

[@elifasoliveirarealtor7783]

Love your teaching and love that old radio on the back

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for listening

[@dianasantiago7164]

I need to come back to this lesson, 💕😘 Love this lesson 👍 Excellent Lesson Laura Bateman

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it

[@LukeA1223]

This series is helping a lot! Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad to hear it!

[@davidbellamy5445]

Thank-you Lauren. Very very helpful! Guitar playing truly is a journey.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nasirgul0345]

Great to hear the diffrent rhythm pattrens... You are a lovely and superb guitar teacher... Blessings for you..❤❤❤

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for watching : D

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww thank you so much!

[@HoangTruong-ij4sm]

Thank you very much Teacher. Student from Sydney, Australia.

[@LaurenBateman]

Hello from USA! 👋

[@michaelkithaka5576]

I am practicing what you have demonstrated, thanks.

[@LaurenBateman]

Wonderful!

[@lizakarsai8968]

You are a fantastic teacher. The way you break things down is really great! Looking forward to working through your course.

[@LaurenBateman]

Liza, yes! Would love to have you in the course.

[@biggiesmol]

Hi! I just chanced upon your channel from one of your vids in my search for All My Loving. Just want to say, stumbling upon your channel is like striking a goldmine for beginners like me. Keep up the good work.

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome aboard!

[@darrenoak7187]

Another Important lesson, excellent Lauren thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@aspenx1304]

Good good lessons

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@user-zf7ln1mc2u]

Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

Any time

[@user-qi6vw4wq8d]

Wish I had this lesson when I started ,well explained slowly brilliant

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much!

[@francismaloney8775]

God, I can listen to you for ages... You are Mighty... 🙋‍♂️🌹💕

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you

[@dianasantiago7164]

Cool !

[@LaurenBateman]

Nice!

[@kishanyadav3025]

You are too good 👌👌👌👌

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you!

[@nutankandulna6529]

U nicely explain

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks a lot

[@stoopotts6908]

Excellent way to explain this skill, Lauren! I'm already picking out the rhythm sections of the song much better than before!

[@LaurenBateman]

That's great!!!!

[@srdevananda1343]

Hi Lauren very recently I checked your lesson very helpful for me iam a beginner still iam learning 👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful!

[@donnakebabmat5413]

Thank you Lauren. Brilliant.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scotthaveanicedayhoney3388]

Once again extremely helpful, Thank you Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@anitalandon9839]

You are so awesome 😎

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@alisanchez5333]

Morning Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Good Morning Ali 😃

[@sujlam1513]

Great lesson, useful tips....thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MJ-sj9ho]

Lauren .Thank you sooo much you are such a great teacher ! You actually got this through my thick head lol !

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephendavis3123]

Hi Lauren. I love your energy and enthusiasm in every lesson you teach! I needed that today, as I'm about to start class teaching my precious first graders, and at this point in the year, it's not easy keeping my normal energy up. So thank you. You're an inspiration!

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey Stephen, thak you so much, that makes me very happy. Good luck on your students as well. 😃

[@pauljohnson2372]

Thank you Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome 😃

[@bromandin]

Hi Lauren! This lesson was exactly what I needed, and thank you for all your efforts! 🌺

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Littlemoo403]

New sub. Only watched two videos of yours. And I’m learning so much you’re a great teacher! My new favourite teacher:)

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for the sub 😊

[@patrickx180]

Great lesson, thank you👍☀️

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianasantiago7164]

Palmuting(❤️ Heart of Gold)

[@LaurenBateman]

❤️👍

[@byromtaylor6482]

Love your expressions when you explain things....you have a very comedic face ...(I mean this as a compliment) I keep repeating your lessons over and over so much I see you in my head before I go sleep on occasion counting the song out 1 and 2 and 3 and zzzzzzzzz ....you and others put so much stuff out there I aint got round to signing up for anything nore advanced yet ...If I ever master the beginner guitar and move on I will just donate...or sign up. At the moment my fingers are falling off so sore so taking a break as I cant press anything and I could do lots of crime as I have no fingerprints ... Good stuff though time for sleep ,,,,night night 1 n 2 n 3 n zzzzzzzzzzz

[@LaurenBateman]

Byrom thank you. Keep practicing.

[@MsFriend2friend]

I heard the chord changes!!!❤️

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, that's a great start!

[@stickemdreid3284]

Hey Lauren, great lesson thanks. E

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey E, Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed 😃

[@ctthompson807]

Ur very good at teaching ❤

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@Deedianamarie3880]

Thank you very much

[@LaurenBateman]

You are welcome

[@gabefaulkner6906]

Can you show a easy acoustic version of R E M losing my religion, please!!!! You are the best!!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you, Gabe for the recommendation. I get lots of song requests so I cannot guarantee that I will get to it, but I will definitely add it to my list.

[@stephanofmunich711]

Actually more effective for me without the original, because I can focus better on the main rhythm and not get mesmerized by the great sliding riff. Your so good that I heard this one, but I’m focused on the picking course the last 3 days. Problem is, I want to practice practice picking, but last night my right hand was getting so tired it couldn’t do it’s job at all! See how it goes today. I am sure I will buy everything from you by the way, but I prefer in mini courses so I can focus, and not feel overwhelmed. Thank you for your service!

[@LaurenBateman]

Do whatever works best for you Steve!

[@stephanofmunich711]

@@LaurenBateman Thank you! I’m working on the finger picking so much its actually starting to work! I’m hoping I can get faster slowly. Travis picking makes me sound like I can play guitar at least whilst I sing my songs.

[@r.jlovely]

Very good very good very good mam thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

Most welcome 😊

[@frankcarden9164]

Do you have a video on or tips for singing and playing at the same time?

[@LaurenBateman]

In my strumming course I do! www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/strumming

[@dianasantiago7164]

I have been playing Lot's of basic song with my 👂 eat God was open my ear to here the song,Amen!

[@louissmith4218]

Great job! Lauren can use show tips to playing come Monday by jimmy Buffett. You are blessed with a wonderful talent for teaching😁 thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Ooo good song suggestion.

[@JE-western-rider]

Need a good example of rhythm guitar? Try some early Beatle albums. John Lennon is freakin' incredible. Try working on "I Want to Hold Your Hand' to start.

[@LaurenBateman]

Love the Beatles!

[@Jack.Waters]

Wonderful demo. I learned the Beat by watching Aristocats. It was many decades ago. 😹😹

[@LaurenBateman]

Cool! 🤘

[@jermiyagollapalli6880]

Very helpful

[@sukrajbaraily2257]

strumming patter and time signature

[@dianasantiago7164]

👂 Ear Training Up-Mush Brighter Down Strum are less Brighter Waw! 👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Yep!

[@edwarddecarlo9308]

Love this lesson hope I can get there I think I can if I keep practicing thank you for sharing 🎼I was wondering if you can do a lesson on Snow patrol chasing cars in the future thank you ❤️

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh that's a good one. I know I have the chord chart for that one already worked up.

[@niranyanajayamary5346]

Thank you so much, Lauren! I lear a lot in this 5 wonderful lessons. I try to find the rhythm in the song from Melissa 'I wanne come over' in your chord chart at your site. But unfortunately it's a little difficult for me. I can't wait for the play along! Our can you help me out before?

[@LaurenBateman]

Keep it simple. Use one of the strumming patterns I refer to earlier in the series.

[@niranyanajayamary5346]

That's a good idea! Is every cord 2 or 4 beats in the song: 'I wanne come over'?

[@dianasantiago4101]

The lesson went from lesson 5 to 🌴 Palm Muting sooo that is what I will do( Is there a Lesson 6)

[@LaurenBateman]

There isn't lesson 6.

[@dianasantiago7164]

Down strum's are Lower👇🤏 Up strum's are Lowder ☝️👏

[@LaurenBateman]

Cool! 👍

[@bobk9074]

Great lesson that I replay. Wish you had shown us the pattern but I hear after count 3 (16th) DU and maybe after 4. I notice you tend not to give bpm any specific reason? Thanks for giving many ways to get at the rhythm. Bob K

[@LaurenBateman]

I always play songs based on my feel. When I play live I'm not concerned about the exact speed. I have a tutorial on this song. If you look that up I go over the strumming pattern in detail.

[@23raj1983]

Nicely explained. Can u please suggest me some good books for rhythm guitar which come with audio track .

[@LaurenBateman]

Honestly, I would check out my Rhythm Guitar Course: laurenbatemanguitar.com/strumming

[@johnbarber5658]

Could you show the strumming for Knocking on Heaven's door by Bob Dylan.

[@LaurenBateman]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3uzlXRrp75sZ6c

[@Albertodereal-lt5lz]

It's good but how can I use scales to play beautiful solo

[@LaurenBateman]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/omfEqp2bZtqalZIsi=vyNDXn_aMjjg4-6W

[@dianasantiago7164]

🎸💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🎸🤸

[@dianasantiago7164]

1+2+3+4 DDUDUD What do you here between the beat? Right!The UP Strum 1+2+3+4+ DUDUDU Crucendo

[@LaurenBateman]

❤️👍

[@reallyrandomreviewer7578]

I know the beats, and can get the upstrum but I have trouble executing it correctly

[@LaurenBateman]

Slow it down and count everything out very slowly.

[@dianasantiago7164]

How to hear strumming Wonder Wall Up strum sound louder Down strum(they sound deferent) DDUD=Count to 4 👂 listen for sound between sound(up and down strum)Between sound. Is it louder Palm Muting Ex:Sound of Gold See if you here the Rythm Ex:FAST CAR Can you 🙉 here the Courd changes Can you fine the timing Listen to Rythdum

[@LaurenBateman]

👍

[@dianasantiago7164]

I did one to 5 but Forgot tooo

[@fernandacetorelli7574]

Lauren i bought a metronomo😁😁🦉

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome! 😃

[@LeviBrown47]

Hello Lauren I have a problem with counting the beats I forget where I am and it is frustrating. Do you know how to keep counting beats and not lose track? Thanks for your classes I really enjoy them.

[@LaurenBateman]

Did you watch this series from the beginning?

[@LeviBrown47]

Yes I did but I don’t know why I lose track all the time maybe my short term memory is going bad at my age (51)?

[@lowellirish]

Hey Lauren! My experience is unusual ..I'm a multi instrumentalist- and 24 yrs -advanced player/performer. (10 instruments- Irish session trained, ear primarily, read music too) 18 mo ago, started guitar... gone solo. Advanced rapidly. By week 3 I already had a full grasp of strumming/rhythm attributed to my bodhran playing ( loose wrist + attack method) by month 3, I was flatpicking... I'm progressing TOO rapidly!!! Does that make sense?? I know Im losing a lot of finesse, and theory/fretboard knowledge is lacking...which is my hindrance. Kinda like being able to do Algebra/Geometry but not getting how to do 12×15= What would you recommend to back my train up? I'm playing solo gigs now, doing well.. gaining a following, playing with advanced musicians - 30 yrs+ players.. and most are helpful...but there are some that are skeptical/jealous... thinking I've been playing 6-8 yrs now... how to deal with this?? Ugh. Have you had students like me? The student you show something to...and the just "get it" by osmosis?? And just DO it? Not trying to sound full of myself... but ?? ...how else can I describe it? BTW, Mom was a classical pianist with the BSO, and graduate of McGill Conservatory- PhD musicology..

[@LaurenBateman]

That's amazing. Yes, I've had students who have progressed quickly. That's wonderful and is a very rare thing. Embrace it. I would definitely go back and focus on your fundamentals and improving upon the things you feel like you are weaker in.

[@lowellirish]

@@LaurenBateman thanks...yes. I am. Starting to incorporate Travis Picking now, as well as slash and Barre chords. I started back into music late- at 33... with pennywhistle. An impulse buy...and to keep me occupied camping, etc. 25 yrs later, and I have amassed oh... 30 whistles? 🤣 Its taken me places where I'd never dreamed... playing on the pro circuit. Hanging with Solas and Gaelic Storm, Darby OGill, and meeting Liz Carroll, and so many more... Now guitar! lol... I've hit my goal though. Learn 1 instrument every 3 yrs. Not to be a pro player... but accomplished enough... So Ive got: whistle, Irish Flute, bodhran, conga, djembe, tar, mandolin, fiddle (Irish, Scottish, New England), Appalachian Dulcimer, Strumstick, clawhammer banjo, Native American flute, Highland Hornpipe... and guitar. And Tenor vocals. Thanks for all you do!!!

[@adriannedubins8793]

Oh my gosh, I am so jealous. Good luck!!!

[@varshasanjay9830]

Me: see the title Also me: THANK YOU!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome Varsha 😃

[@varshasanjay9830]

@@LaurenBateman 💖💖💖

[@beautifuldreamer3991]

Bob segar...night moves...

[@LaurenBateman]

I think I did a lesson on this song.

[@beautifuldreamer3991]

Oooh where?

[@dianasantiago7164]

CRESCENDO 8note rydum 1+2+3+4+ DUDUDU

[@LaurenBateman]

Cool! 👍

[@jhomaddara7850]

I'm practicing what you did Can I request a song a worship song

[@LaurenBateman]

Great. I've had a lot of request for worship songs recently. Might need to try a few.

[@nickjungert7324]

so if i hear something between the beats ... am i dealing with eighth notes?

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes. Could also be some sixteenth notes. But that's more complex.

[@dianasantiago7164]

🙆💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🏃🏇

[@bradmcewen]

Why does KZbin interupt my lesson with other tutors ? Skip... I'm where I want to be ?

[@LaurenBateman]

Because KZbin wants to make more money with ada so they are interrupting videos more

[@Edit-k9i]

Having trouble hearing rym LIKE,LIKE,...

[@Edit-k9i]

Having trouble hearing rym

[@Edit-k9i]

Having trouble hearing rym... Like,like,...

[@icosahedron7726]

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[@LaurenBateman]

Maybe 😉

[@dianasantiago4101]

😃💯💯💯💯💯💯💬

[@anitalandon9839]

Need help with Dixie chicks Travelling Soilder

[@LaurenBateman]

Such a great song