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

[@LaurenBateman]

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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!!!

[@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]

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!

[@susanaespolong1518]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@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]

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[@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!😇

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@geralynpalacol9295]

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[@geralynpalacol9295]

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[@fryeguy9939]

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

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[@victormelothemaster]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@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

[@HoangTruong-ij4sm]

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

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[@MariaSantos-tz1uh]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@chapmandw]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you David!

[@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.

[@albertmontes11]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

You are welcome!

[@seamusbrowne4909]

Excellent Break Down of Chord Changes.🙂🙂🙂

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome

[@stoopotts6908]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks Stop. Glad to help.

[@enriquereyes4549]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!!

[@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!!!

[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

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[@malcolmdavis1730]

Well done.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@ceceliac10]

Another brilliant lesson thanks Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it!

[@transmissionggb2820]

I am now unplugged with a new Yamaha acoustic guitar just Delivered today and now tuned and ready to go.

[@LaurenBateman]

Woo hoo!

[@deans.8659]

Perfect lesson. Thank you Lauren!!

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[@dianasantiago7164]

Imagine Lessen,👍 Yep! Excellent!😌

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@manjulacaldera1097]

Thanks Lauren! What a wonderful tutorial!😘

[@LaurenBateman]

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.

[@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

[@terry8731]

Amazing!

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@albertmontes11]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@The73275]

Great lesson, very nice voice, thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks

[@jdnny7616]

I love the finger picking.

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@dianasantiago7164]

Waw!Excellent Class,💘 Love this lessen

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@robinparmar7395]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@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!!!

[@jaimelimzanrebutazo3774]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure 😊

[@wagnerpera4922]

Great Lesson, Thanks !

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@inayatsama6059]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@LOVE2Flute]

This lesson kicks butt!😊

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you very much!

[@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. 😞😞

[@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.

[@Deedianamarie3880]

Love it Thank you 💕 💜 ♥

[@LaurenBateman]

I'm glad you like it

[@Defcom666]

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.

[@rocesj]

Awesome!, it so clear your deep explanation. Anyway, where are you from? which USA state?. thx

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@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!!!

[@AndresMartinez-kq3th]

Cool. Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it.

[@brendachristopher2693]

Thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@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 🎸

[@gailrock9101]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

Love this song

[@Hail2DRedskins]

Great Lesson. Love the Cobra Kai shirt!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@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

[@byromtaylor6482]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@dianasantiago7164]

Cool😉

[@LaurenBateman]

Yay!

[@LKA7580STYL]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much! Hello Amsterdam!

[@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

[@AksiyonOyunda]

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[@lesart3446]

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

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, she did do the lyrics!

[@goranpavin8597]

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[@aldelgado9343]

Im starting out, i know the cords but i havent studied the names of the cords

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching! You can do it!

[@beemeeup]

Thanks! Cobra Kai 4ever!

[@LaurenBateman]

Cobra Kai! 🐍

[@dianasantiago4101]

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[@josericardo9307]

😘😘 loveyou

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Jose 👋

[@dianasantiago4101]

EMAGINE 👍 👌 💛 LIKE,LIKE,...

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Imagine Like,like,...

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[@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