How to Play Imagine by John Lennon on Guitar - Strumming & Fingerstyle

John Lennon Imagine Guitar Lesson - Strumming & Fingerpicking ✅ Buy Lauren’s Guitar Course - laurenbateman.com/courseyt - Welcome to my John Lennon Imagine guitar lesson for acoustic guitar. This is a wonderful song and I’m going to two show you not only how to strum Imagine, I’m also going to show you how to fingerpick Imagine. Before attempting the fingerpicking version of this song, I firmly believe you should attempt the strumming patterns first and get familiar with how to play Imagine on the guitar first, and THEN learn how to finger pick the song from there.
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⏱ John Lennon Imagine Guitar Lesson Chapters: ⏱
0:00 - Intro & John Lennon Imagine Guitar Chords
0:51 - Imagine Guitar Strumming Pattern
2:18 - Imagine Intro & Verse Section
3:10 - Imagine Chorus Section
4:45 - More Dynamic Strumming
6:46 - Imagine Bridge Section
7:48 - John Lennon Imagine Play-Along
9:33 - Imagine Guitar Finger Picking Lesson
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[@generalawareness101]

That barre F-chrod is heck for me (made me leave the guitar 17 years ago) but where I have issue is string two as I can't get my first finger to ring it out on any of my three guitars (all have various width of nuts 41/42/43 and 1 is a 24in scale model). I have tried all sorts of positions to even hurting myself but that string, and my first finger are not on speaking terms.

[@seanhoude]

Thanks for always making it look so easy. Gives us all hope.

[@LaurenBateman]

Sean you got this. A little bit of practice goes a long way.

[@schalksteyn9594]

Thank you so much Lauren, your patience, understanding and dedication to tutoring us is amazing and appreciated. Love and blessings from Kruger Park in SA.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww you're welcome!

[@mmccartney6579]

I've seen many lessons for Imagine for guitar on KZbin, bur Lauren's is by far one of, if not the best one on here!! Thank you, Lauren! Cheers! :)

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you!!!

[@nanseaj]

Love this, Lauren! Really wonderful additions to spice this up. I am working at the strumming now, eventually I will attempt the finger-picking version. Thanks for bringing this song to us. I feel like it is the most important song of my lifetime.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fryeguy9939]

Thank you... Thank you... Thank you.. for including the finger picking 😘

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome

[@victormelothemaster]

Lauren, you are a fabulous teacher! 🧡Thanks for the patience and the super great details! Awesome! 😉

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You are so welcome!

[@terry8731]

Amazing!

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You're welcome!

[@deans.8659]

Perfect lesson. Thank you Lauren!!

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[@MariaSantos-tz1uh]

Very very good. Thanks for your teachings that help so many of us!!! Thank you💟💟💟💟💖💖💖

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@chapmandw]

Great stuff. The lower overall tone as well as the lick on the fingerpicking version is sooooo good.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you David!

[@albertmontes11]

Really good. I like the way you explain those little details, Barre, or modified chord for F and E7 and other explanations.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@manjulacaldera1097]

Thanks Lauren! What a wonderful tutorial!😘

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@inayatsama6059]

Such a great song thank you Lauren for good lesson 👌💯

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[@enriquereyes4549]

Hi Lauren, thanks for this great song tutorial, I love it and you explain it very well. Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!!

[@susanaespolong1518]

Stumbling into this tutorial, here's expressing my deepest gratitude, propelling me to continue my journey on learning the guitar.

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You're very welcome!

[@malcolmdavis1730]

Well done.

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Thank you!

[@stoopotts6908]

Nice version of this Lennon song! As always, you've made it playable for beginners!

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks Stop. Glad to help.

[@ceceliac10]

Another brilliant lesson thanks Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it!

[@dianasantiago7164]

Waw!Excellent Class,💘 Love this lessen

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Glad you like it!

[@mikemahin]

You are a good teacher and I like to thank you for this lesson. It was the best lesson. I also like the way you show the chords and tabs. Excellent job.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@Barbarapape]

This is one song that i find haunting and always like listening to. Transposing it from a Piano to Guitar is not easy to keep the essence of the song. Thanks for teaching us this one Lauren, this will be a tricky one to play well.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, it's not always easy, but still beautiful.

[@Barbarapape]

@@LaurenBatemanI am determined to play this one, i will keep practicing until i have nailed it. At least with your excellent lesson i might win for a change.

[@albertmontes11]

Thank you for that , very smooth sounds great!!!! Great explanation 👌

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hisakosteuerle2118]

this song ist verry good to leran for change between C to F.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yeah, tough one. Trying to think of one. Can't always get what you want by rolling stones

[@wagnerpera4922]

Great Lesson, Thanks !

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank YOU!

[@Deedianamarie3880]

Love it Thank you 💕 💜 ♥

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I'm glad you like it

[@AndresMartinez-kq3th]

Cool. Thanks

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You got it.

[@The73275]

Great lesson, very nice voice, thanks

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Aww thanks

[@LOVE2Flute]

This lesson kicks butt!😊

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Thank you very much!

[@HoangTruong-ij4sm]

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

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👍

[@brendachristopher2693]

Thank you!

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You're welcome

[@howielisnoff]

Nicely done and will take a bit of practice.

[@LaurenBateman]

Practice makes improvement

[@howielisnoff]

@@LaurenBateman All I need to do now is rent a voice to go along with your lessons.

[@albertmontes11]

thank you again. using guitar for Imagine!!!!!!!!!

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You are welcome!

[@dianasantiago7164]

Imagine Lessen,👍 Yep! Excellent!😌

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@geralynpalacol9295]

THANK YOU LAUREN for this Wonderful Tutorial of this BEAUTIFUL SONG🎸🎸🎸 - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!🙏🙏🙏. I can’t wait to tackle this song!!! Appreciate it😍. GOD Bless you!😇

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[@jaimelimzanrebutazo3774]

Thank you so much madam for sharing your talent to us love you

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure 😊

[@jdnny7616]

I love the finger picking.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it.

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[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

I have been trying to find a simpiler way to play this,I have seen 3 other players and I just couldn't get it,but I got it better with you,your rhythm was a touch too fast on the verse but I got the switch on the bridge to chorus,but I can do it now,I gotta go to work on this cause I love this song,I feel like this sometimes, like I'm the only one that knows what's going on🤔🌷⚘💓🌹💓🌷🥰 Thank you...Mrs.Bateman..

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you got it!!!

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🤗

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U r very good guitar teacher ( lot's of love from india) 💖💓 I am your biggest fan.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@geralynpalacol9295]

Appreciate your Content that you share with us🙏🙏🙏………✅I’m going to Finally try to master this F Barr Chord……i usually just play the simpler version. Really looking forward to learning that iconic “lick”😍

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes go for it!!!

[@cyborg66798]

Hey lauren 2 weeks since you last had the elvis t shirt on ..hope to see you in it soon ...t.c.b ..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤘

[@LaurenBateman]

I have not videos with my Elvis tshirt on.

[@aalb1970]

Great tutorial. The song is pretty straight forward. The only thing I find challenging is to connect the F barre chord with the next chord. There's always a slight pause when I lift the barre and fret the next chord.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, that can be difficult. To maintain timing, you may need to drop a strum or two until the chord transition catches up.

[@aalb1970]

@@LaurenBateman Thank you so much your advice. Makes good sense.

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here is my work this week ....I could never sing the yooouuu hooo bit though...

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All our love from Amsterdam. Love the less. Take care

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Thank you so much! Hello Amsterdam!

[@Hail2DRedskins]

Great Lesson. Love the Cobra Kai shirt!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@gailrock9101]

Such a beautiful song....big thanks Lauren 😊

[@LaurenBateman]

Love this song

[@timbarry1064]

Would using TAB sheet music suffice for Finger Style playing as well or is there a difference? I'm leaning toward TAB style playing is more for lead guitar playing using an electric guitar. Can you explain the difference to me?

[@LaurenBateman]

I like tab better as it tells you which strings to play. Staff is the traditional way of readig music.

[@seamusbrowne4909]

Excellent Break Down of Chord Changes.🙂🙂🙂

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You’re welcome

[@goranpavin8597]

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[@schalksteyn9594]

Hi Lauren, have you heard the song " Marley Purt Drive" by the Bee Gees, may be a good song to cover and teach. Thanx again for your time. Blessings and love. Kruger Park in SA.

[@LaurenBateman]

I know the Bee Gees but not sure if I'm familiar with that song.

[@schalksteyn9594]

@@LaurenBateman It's a very old Bee Gees song but it has a lovely beat and I think very simple chords, would love to hear you sing it...🤗👍blessings from the bush.

[@schalksteyn9594]

There's a band in SA, Prime Circle, that sing a song called " She always gets what she wants" this song would be a good challenge for your followers. Give it a bash, I know you can. Be safe. KNP, Kruger National Park SA.🤗

[@schalksteyn9594]

Hi Lauren, was just thinking, I owe you an apology, please forgive me if I come across a bit to much, let me know if I'm to pushy, suppose it's my old age. Once again I'm terribly sorry. 😞😞

[@xrridescordillera2013]

hello maam.. kindly do also the song of Dan Fogelberg.. Theres a place in the world for a gambler.. thanks.. i want to learn it.. from the Philippine Cowboy..

[@LaurenBateman]

OK

[@stgaming2248]

For the fingerpicking pattern, I thought it is easier to slide my second finger from the second fret to the third fret and use my thumb to play the lick. Anyone who has a problem with playing the lick can try this instead

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for sharing!

[@erichorrobin431]

What about the small F. Where you bar the B and high E 🤔

[@LaurenBateman]

Yeah you could do that too if you find that comfortable

[@lesart3446]

lyrics by Yoko. Always worth a mention as he insisted she was credited.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, she did do the lyrics!

[@mayplace1961]

Once again.. thanks so much for all of these wonderful lessons! Btw that guitar looks and sounds beautiful. What is the brand?

[@LaurenBateman]

It's a Crafter guitar 🎸

[@beemeeup]

Thanks! Cobra Kai 4ever!

[@LaurenBateman]

Cobra Kai! 🐍

[@dianasantiago4101]

How to play IMAGINE 👍 LIKE,LIKE,...

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😘😘 loveyou

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Hi Jose 👋

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Imagine Like,like,...

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EMAGINE 👍 👌 💛 LIKE,LIKE,...

[@cherpendarvis-studios]

HI, Lauren, Thank you for this great lesson. Imagine by John Lennon and Yoko is one of my favorites, and I look forward to learning. By the way, your Rhythm Course is very helpful to me! All the best, Cher

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh awesome. So happy to hear that!!!

[@dianasantiago4101]

Imagine Like,like ...

[@shubasgurung2143]

Dont you ever play electric?

[@LaurenBateman]

Sometimes but I mainly play acoustic.

[@DMCSEWS]

I think Imagine is too advanced for me.

[@LaurenBateman]

Just take your time and keep on practicing, and you will definitely get it :D

[@DMCSEWS]

Thank you, Lauren