The Sound of Silence Easier Guitar Lesson

The Sound of Silence Guitar Lesson by Simon and Garfunkel ✅ Check out Lauren's beginner guitar system: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/courseyt
Welcome to my The Sound of Silence guitar tutorial. In this guitar lesson, I will be going over a simplified way to fingerpick The Sound of Silence. When this song is played live there are definitely lots of different variations in the fingerstyle and playing. So I come up with a consistent fingerpicking pattern that you can use over The Sound of Silence to make it sound good enough to play at parties.
I will show you the real intro to the Sound of Silence and then I will demonstrate the fingerstyle we will be using for this guitar lesson. After that, I will demonstrate the strumming pattern I observed Simon and Garfunkel using when they perform the song live which is a very simple eighth note strumming pattern.
✅ Pull up my What’s Up guitar lesson chord chart to follow along with:
www.laurenbateman.com/the-sound-of-silence-chord-chart
⏱ The Sound of Silence Guitar Lesson Chapters: ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - The Sound Of Silence Strumming Pattern
1:29 - The Sound Of Silence Intro Picking
2:37 - Switching From Finger Picking To Strumming
3:10 - Sound Of Silence Guitar Chords
4:20 - Travis Picking The Sound Of Silence
7:32 - The Sound Of Silence Walkdown
8:39 - The Sound Of Silence Play-Along
10:25 - How To End The Song
✅ SUPPORT LAUREN'S CHANNEL by purchasing her courses:
- 7 Level Guitar System: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/courseyt
- Strumming Course: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/strumming
- Intermediate Mini Courses: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/stage2
- Join The PRIVATE Community: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/fellowship
🔴 SUBSCRIBE for more free KZbin guitar lessons: bit.ly/2ZRWvls
✅ GEAR & PRODUCT RECOMENDATIONS: (below are affiliate links)
👉GUITARS: kit.co/laurenbateman/guitar-recommendations
👉AMPS & STRINGS: kit.co/laurenbateman/beginner-guitar-accessory-recommendations
👉GUITAR PICKS: kit.co/laurenbateman/guitar-pick-recommendations
👉SONG BOOKS: kit.co/laurenbateman/guitar-book-recommendations
Gear I use to make KZbin Videos:
kit.co/laurenbateman/youtuber-creator-recommendations
✅ Recommended Playlists:
🔴 Rhythm Guitar Series:
kzbin.info/aero/PL10FTzm-zsiIbeMmCfQy2OinmlAMQkDNW
🔴 Guitar Finger Dexterity Series:
kzbin.info/aero/PL10FTzm-zsiIZpqDZz1LIPvjwAAInvv3N
🔴 Beginner Guitar Songs:
kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKK8dZWMas6omM0
🔴 Late Beginner - Intermediate Guitar Songs:
kzbin.info/aero/PL10FTzm-zsiIvbPXoHk8WlvY6naYUSkOs
✅TIPS WELCOME:
Enjoy the lesson? Give Lauren a Tip: www.laurenbateman.com/tipjar
✅ CONNECT WITH LAUREN:
Private Community: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/fellowship
Instagram: thelaurenbateman
Twitter: Lauren_Bateman
Original music: music.apple.com/us/artist/lauren-bateman/359728818
✅ BUSINESS COACHING:
Wanna learn how to be successful on KZbin? Check out my FREE training at www.fulltimetubers.com/
Thank you for watching my guitar lesson.
Lauren :)
Lauren Bateman is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you enjoyed my guitar lesson, consider purchases from the above links as the help support this channel.
#LaurenBateman #LaurenBatemanGuitar

[@LaurenBateman]

✅ SUPPORT THIS VIDEO: Https://www.laurenbateman.com/tipjar Https://www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/course

[@HalfAssHomestead]

I promoted your first video I seen, then heard this one, and just had to subscribe. I've been playing professionally for 51 years, but your style of teaching is very impressive, and I feel I may actually learn something from you.

[@estiebadenhorst1469]

​@@HalfAssHomesteadppp😅😅5 0f c

[@garywautier2947]

say could you please turn up the volume on the guitar thank q

[@dennismcwhertersr.1768]

Lauren, I know you have so many followers. We have communicated several times. I am the Chicago Public School graduate who is a 100% disabled veteran teaching guitar to other disabled vets. This is another example why I promote your site. Yesterday I gave a student your site to assist her to learn Let it Be. She was very excited and thought you were amazing as well. She said she will follow you

[@LaurenBateman]

Dennis wow! Thank you so much for spreading the word. I absolutely love helping our vets. You know they hold a special place near and dear to my heart.

[@markstelle9402]

Exactly. She is the very best imo. I had tried learning to play as a child and teenager because my whole family plays instruments and for the life of me, I either couldn't learn or deep down really didn't want to. But about 6 months ago I bought me 2 new fender acoustics to try and deal with stress and depression and was determined to figure it out. Almost gave up until one day I stumbled upon Laurens videos and by golly I figured it out and just in six months I learned over 15 different chords and I can play 5 full songs or so. I'm still amazed tbh. So thank you Lauren. You really are the best. Always looking forward to your videos. Plz keep up the amazing work

[@cathyalvarez8143]

My best teacher so nice .I try learning it .thanks God bless

[@LaurenBateman]

You are very welcome

[@samsondavid3595]

Great lesson thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure!

[@syabilacoustic7435]

I’m fifteen & beginner.. so this help me to improve my acoustic journey, next week my third cover on counting star…

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes! Awesome.

[@stellaaldas8133]

My favorite song, thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Blue_Boy_WL]

Thanks a lot Lauren. Great job. Greetings from Germany.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! Hello Germany😃

[@paulkillough3672]

One of the best songs ever recorded Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@paulkillough3672]

@@LaurenBateman ok i guess i text you to much but you empress me Lauren Bateman so hope you have a wonderful day and reach that million dollar mark because I tell a lot of to go to you good luck 🤞

[@ingeschulz7976]

Fantastic Video -- Thanks Misses Batemen --------------- ( Germen Fantastisches Video Danke Frau Betemen

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@sundowner62james69]

Definitely enjoyed it ! Many thanks Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yvonnebhimsingh3848]

OMG...you knows the Guitar excellent.Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you.

[@stuartcowan6506]

Great way to teach no overly complicated stuff its always best to keep it simple

[@LaurenBateman]

100%

[@bienemaja9996]

Excelent, Tank you for this Tutorial Lauren👍👏😃🌺

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome 😊

[@MrGmooney]

Listen folks, how many times do I have to tell ye that this young lady is an awesome teacher,in fact she's the best on You tube,cos she doesn't go too fast and always explains everything so well,and the bonus is she actually sings as well.Believe me, I have spent most of my life teaching.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you for watching!

[@kilowattrob]

Thank You. You are great. I'm a 67 year old that just started playing a couple of months ago. Your videos give me confidence to persevere. Thank you! Love this lesson.

[@LaurenBateman]

Happy to help!

[@contrerasronnie6164]

Thanks lovely Lauren for this nice song 🎵 ❤️ 💕.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@myrecords1]

Hi madam iam from kuwait and watching ur videos daily its very helpful god bless you

[@LaurenBateman]

Hello!

[@francismaloney8775]

Love it. Thank you beautiful Lady 🌹👍🇮🇪🙏🎼💯💕

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!!!

[@jojanoo7049]

I found this channel about a week ago. An hour ago, I was playing my guitar and happen to play the intro of The Sound of Silence, and wanted to see if there were any good video tutorials. Lo and behold!

[@LaurenBateman]

How fortuitous!!!

[@jojanoo7049]

@@LaurenBateman I will give it a go in a few hours. Thank you!

[@myrecords1]

Iam a beginner just started to learn guitar and iam following ur lessons it's great very helpful

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad to help

[@buddikegamage3230]

lessons are as clear as water. Thank you very much & looking forward next. ❤️❤️

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!!!

[@johnesillegems529]

Again 2 songs in 1 night I know what to do 😁👍 Neil Young,Simon & carfunkel . Tx Lauren. 😎😉

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on!!!

[@philferland4018]

Thank you 🙏 I'm gonna follow you so I can play this here guitar.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mariannemacdonaldthankful]

Well I can really follow your teaching Thank you so,so much you are all mazing. I am going to go to your website and see if you have any other resources. I really feel like I could finally move on!! I’ve been stuck in the same old spot far too long now, that spot between knowing chords and trying to make it sound like something. I’m seventy years old so I don’t want to spend what time I have just treading in the same spot. Thanks Lauren you have a great way of teaching!!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

You are very welcome

[@678tucker]

Much appreciated, I've been wanting to learn this song for years..

[@LaurenBateman]

Mark, glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful.

[@Randolini]

Thank you for that. It's one of my favorites. Now all I need to do is pick up my EPI Hummingbird and start practicing.

[@LaurenBateman]

You can do it!

[@nicolen.9642]

A great classic, memories...thanks Lauren 🎶🎶🎶

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@pravedson]

You just have such a delightful vibration about you! It's amazing!

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww thank you kindly.

[@inayatsama6059]

Thank you Lauren good lesson you made. You re the teacher. ✌

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@francissneyers3525]

Lauren, you are an angel. I play since 6 years, learning on my own using books from the music academy Belgium. I can play some fingerpicking and know some songs by heart. But once I knew a 20 songs, I stopped learning. Untill I stumbled on your lessonswebsite. And from that moment, I am motivated again to improve my playing, just because the way you give your lessons. You give these lessons with a lot of love and enthousiasme and this motivates the watcher to improve him/hereself. It is a lot of fun following your courses. Many thanks for all your efforts, you make a lot of people very happy.....!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Francis, so happy to help!

[@pkortalk]

Hi. Lauren. Just as I predicted when I first saw you a while ago think you were in 70 k area.. Now 118 thousand subscribers. Yeah::: I recognized your outstanding abilities to teaching. You worked your butt off. Congratulations 🎉 on your great success. Paul. .

[@LaurenBateman]

Paul thank you so much. Really appreciate you recognizing the hard work I've put in. Means a lot.

[@mshelfer1]

Great thank you from Australia

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome. Australia is doing really well in the Olympics.

[@catalinaalvarez5919]

thank you so much God bless

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@saviourcaruana779]

hi love your lessons very easy to understand and follow i would appreciate if you can do a lesson of one day at a time please thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

I will try!

[@michaelbrooks4307]

Great job, easy to follow and you make it seem very do-able. Again, I appreciate the concise "bite size" nature of the lessons. Thanks Mike Brooks

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@lornadanabar4822]

Thumbs up!!youre a great teacher!!!im your fan from here in the philippines!late beginner but very willing to learn in guitar😍

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much Lorna, and hello Phillipines!

[@nanseaj]

Thank you for continuing to bring us the magic of making the music we love with clear, easy to follow instructions. What a gift!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@Mrfurball25]

Hi this is a great channel you have here. You are a good teacher

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you think so!

[@larspaulsen-w7j]

58 and just starting, love your videos and how you teach. Simply fantastic. Ever thought of doing a video on Xavier Rudd, Spirit Bird?

[@LaurenBateman]

Oooo I don't know if I know that one.

[@williamroberson5327]

Great song and lesson...you are awesome

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you, William

[@Jb-uy5zx]

Magnificent, thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

You are welcome!

[@JackKirbyFan]

I never say no to Paul SImon songs my friend. Thank you SO much for doing this. One that I would love to learn is Father and Daughter but that's on a difficult level but hear it anyway.

[@LaurenBateman]

Enjoy!

[@malcolmdavis1730]

You are the best. Great lesson.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@chrisi1920]

Thanks for the lesson! Your travis picking instruction has me hooked on finger picking songs now, I've rediscovered my dusty old guitar. More Simon and Garfunkel please!

[@LaurenBateman]

Isn't Travis picking great!?

[@ozzfest78]

you are a very good teacher

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks so much

[@malcolmdavis1730]

I find swinging in the b chord is like in the song one step up. Anyway it’s a fun song and really enjoyed your lesson. One of your best.

[@LaurenBateman]

It is a little step up. But we'll worth it.

[@iandtexarkana4549]

Great lesson on a classic song by S & G. How about a guitar lesson on Sade's "Smooth Operator"?

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you, 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.

[@charlieseagle2120]

Outstanding Tutorial!!! Ready to start learning Sounds of Silence.👍🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes!!!

[@stoopotts6908]

Another thorough, easy to understand, lesson for playing a classic song from one of my favorite duos! Thanks, Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

Definitely a classic

[@jpodonnell1976]

I LOVE your lessons Lauren! Your style of teaching helps me more than other instructors on KZbin

[@LaurenBateman]

Well I'm glad to hear that. Thank you.

[@td807]

Fantastic, Any tips on controlling the Tempo of songs as I tend to run ahead of myself... Tony..

[@LaurenBateman]

Metronome practice

[@davidsmith6096]

I find your tutorials the best, the easiest to follow , you do a great job.

[@LaurenBateman]

David, that you so much. Glad to help.

[@rzh3443]

This was my parents’ favorite song when I was practicing in the basement 60 years ago! Lauren, thanks for the memories ( I think?).

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!!!!

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Monster of a classic! Thanks again, Teach! 🤘🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

Soooo good.

[@nickbeale6645]

Hi, so glad I have found your channel. You make it oh so simple and easy 😊

[@robinsonchristian702]

Thanks for your Lesson..

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it helped

[@celtpro]

Nice use of stress when you sang some of the words, it makes it unique to you. I think that is what makes any form of art unique to us all, we put our own style into it.

[@LaurenBateman]

Well said!

[@seanmckinney9959]

Brilliant lesson

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@TheJamHot]

Awsome. I enjoy so much your way of teaching. Thank you. You r doing an amazing job

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you. Glad it helps.

[@geralynpalacol9295]

OMG🎸. THANKS SO MUCH LAUREN for this LESSON - I’ve ALWAYS wanted to learn this song🎸🎸🎸. You’re Reeeeeally SIMPLIFIED it soooo much!!!! APPRECIATE IT!!!😍

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome! Glad to help.

[@JoseRodriguez-r7c8f]

Thank you beautiful teacher🎉🎉🎉

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome 😊

[@Rick0125]

I've subscribed.. i enjoy your way of teaching the song and enjoy the lessons more when you sing the lyrics.. thanks so much

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much for subscribing. Glad you enjoyed the lesson.

[@darrenoak7187]

Another great lesson Lauren, what a lovely song for all to play, thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes great song indeed!

[@be.kind.to.animals]

This song will challenge my skills, but I will get there thanks to the way you break down and communicate the lesson. I am also taking the 7 level guitar course on your website and I highly recommend it to others.

[@LaurenBateman]

Heather, thank you so much. So happy to have you in the course and remember it's your guitar journey so take your time and just enjoy every step of the process.

[@Albert-DenAkker]

Thanks for this great song. The way you explain it makes it easy for me to play along.

[@LaurenBateman]

Albert that's fantastic! That's why I do it.

[@florasalvatierra2632]

Thank you, Im trying to use Travis picking... I'm not good in strumming using a pick.. I'm more comfortable using my fingers.. I always did it wrong with the pick.. Though I'm trying my best to practice using pick too..more power to your channel..

[@LaurenBateman]

Flora I like using my finger too. Good to know how to do it both ways!

[@malcolmdavis1730]

Thanks. Getting there. Could you do wild rover? You have the voice.

[@LaurenBateman]

Ooooo

[@OldLadyAngler]

thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it

[@jdnny7616]

As usual you make playing a little easier for us. Thank you Lauren. I like the picking version.

[@LaurenBateman]

Happy to hear that!

[@ultimatelym]

This was a GREAT lesson for us noobs!! TY so much!! 🤗

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@srissb9486]

Thank you so much lauren I’m from 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@MrGmooney]

Excellent lesson as always, I have been singing this song for years, but now I will add that lovely little intro riff with the fingers. You da best.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed it Gerard

[@MarieSwAnn]

Wow another awesome play and great lesson for me since it’s one of my favorite songs Ma’am Lauren! Thankyou so much, love it 😊 More power and good health ❤️

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much 😃

[@Fairy-door-78-86]

Thank you so much you are a great teacher.I'd appreciate a lesson on Jackson Brownes "Our lady of the well" Thanks x

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@j3ffyang]

Confident teaching and fun learning. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure!

[@pennyvorous4274]

I truly enjoy your teaching methods. You make any song easy Thamk you ! Do you teach voice ?

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Penny, I did at one time. Yes.

[@scottrose5012]

Thank you, Lauren, for taking the time to put together all these lessons. I'm in my 70's and just learning guitar. I've learned so much from you, I've always loved Sound of Silence. If you get the time one day, is it possible that you could teach how to play Stairway to Heaven>? It may be a little more advanced than I am at present but would truly love to learn to play that song from the 70's. I am following your lessons daily, you're never too old to learn to play music. Again, thank you very much for the fine lessons.....

[@LaurenBateman]

Stairway is no joke. Would take multiple lessons because so many parts. Would love to tackle some of it

[@ryanmcdonald2027]

Thank you very much for this lesson Lauren ! You have given me all the important musical information that I need for me to be able to learn this song ! Cheers ! :) will take to my music teacher to learn . For more variation , after the walk down from c major to c/b to a minor finger picking pattern I might just go back up to the c major finger picking pattern , then finish off with the G major finger picking pattern and the final A minor finger picking pattern and then a slow rake of the a minor chord to finish off with to try to make it sound a little bit more like the original record ! :)

[@LaurenBateman]

Sounds like a good plan.

[@petersiddall8874]

Excellent

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dadgad1046]

Not only is she a great teacher but she never ages....How does she do that? Does playing guitar keep you young? Well it just might be true...

[@LaurenBateman]

It does!

[@stevenelton7186]

Lauren. I have been playing for about 2 years now. Love finger picking and this song. Can one take your finger picking course ala carte? You are awesome!

[@LaurenBateman]

You sure can! www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/offers/Qim2qi4n?coupon_code=SAVE50

[@ilovegitaar]

Nice breakdown. Thx

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@stephenschandeljr4128]

I just started watching a few of your videos the last couple of days. You are by far the best guitar teacher I have seen online. You explain things in a way I get! I love the fingerpicking version of Sound of Silence and I am working on it. I hate the F chord, but I'm going to learn it, even if it kills me! :) I'm hoping my wife will let me sign up for your course for Christmas.

[@LaurenBateman]

The F chord is a bugger for sure. But practice practice practice! I hope your wife let's you get the Christmas course as well. Uploading some new lessons to it this week!

[@shandybrandy5407]

I'm getting inspired by your hardwork tutorial on this amazing evergreen track. And yeah, subbed your channel too. Cheers! New Delhi

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@robertbain5076]

Thanks so much for posting this song. I began as a banjo player and switched to guitar when my guitar playing brother moved to Nashville and have always found fingerpicking easier than strumming. Quick question: the chords are from the key of C, but capo at 6 puts it in F#? Did I do the math right?

[@LaurenBateman]

You are correct. The C chord is played with the third finger on the 9th fret of the A string which is an F#.

[@paulloya3902]

Another brilliant lesson LB :) heard Paul Simon do this a few years ago as his encore n the place went wild :) great lesson for beginners n intermediate players !

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you. Must have been awesome live.

[@juliusbigata6810]

Hi. New to your Channel. Just wanna say thanks. One of the great teacher here in KZbin I’ve seen. You make it easy to learn. I love this song. Been trying to learn it, but have a hard time connecting with tutor. I can finally play this to family. Thank you. If you haven’t yet. The leader of the band by Dan Fogelberd , fingerstyle would be great.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you, Julius 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.

[@Jimmy-rd5ig]

Great job!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ruthjensen321]

You're So Darn Aasaasome!!! THKU LB

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha thanks!

[@davidbellamy5445]

Thank-you Lauren. Awesome lesson! Such a classic song, timeless, and oh so relevant piece of music. Not sure how I missed this lesson earlier, but glad I found it. Going to practice. Thank-you again.👏👏

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you found it too!

[@MrNicko1964]

Brilliant Lauren as ever 👌

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you for watching!

[@perthmike7]

Nice lesson 👍🏻

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks! 😃

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Talent

[@billheibl9355]

Hi Lauren. Thanks for this great lesson. What strings would be picked if you play the easy version of the F chord? Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

4 3 2 and 1. 4 would be the bass

[@billheibl9355]

@@LaurenBateman Thank you

[@jimallen4328]

Thanks for the wonderful lesson Lauren. I liked how thorough you are with the song and also how you kept the lesson moving. I'm subscribing!

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome to the channel! Check out my Down on the Corner lesson that I released today. Fun song.

[@russconklin3414]

How about "Me and Julio Down At The School Yard" that's a up beat like "Down On The Corner". You are awesome!

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh yeah that's a great one!

[@chicadelaluz]

Wow, you're awesome!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks so much! :D

[@LissaDouglas]

Wow! Terrific, Lauren! I’m a fan! Hey, is that a model car I see over there? I’d love to see any others you’ve built and to show you mine! I love guitar, and I’m a gal who builds model cars (. and sailing ships). Nice to see you out in the world doing your thing!

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Lissa, it's a Camaro. I love them and have a 1968 myself.

[@rickmoore745]

I'm so glad I found you

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you found me

[@williamoxendine6121]

Lauren some time if you have the time get crying by Roy Orbison the strum pattern I love his music

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you, Willam 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.