Desperado Guitar Lesson with Multiple Strumming Options

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@BillzWW2]

Probley one of the best laid back and underated ballads ever written,stands the test of time and am surprised more country artist don't cover it.Just a great song and thanks for doing it.

[@LaurenBateman]

It is a great song!

[@2024TD]

Hi Lauren. Thank you so much for this lesson, you finally cracked the song for me. Could you please do more songs like this? I'd love to see your take on the Highwayman or something like that!!

[@DavidKerner-en1ww]

I love playing this song with all of these different chords... because it lets me implement all the cords that I've learned from your lesson.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@desertnic]

Thank you for your lesson. You're a good teacher. I play my G chord with my pinky on the high. E! Then it's real easy to go to G7. Always works good for me

[@robertbaker3174]

Great choice for a tasty tune to help people get some chord variations down. Reminds of of my younger days! Still playing my acoustic guitar that I have had for 40 + years. Was a late bloomer ( endlessly working)to use internet to pick up stuff but thankfully now I have more time. Good job.

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on. It is great song.

[@be.kind.to.animals]

Great song for challenging myself and keeping things interesting. Thanks for putting in the work that we all benefit from 🎸🎵

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome. Great opportunity to practice 7 chords and Bm.

[@haroldsanchez8235]

Good morning Miss Lauren another one of my favorites from America’s band the Eagles thank you so much for your time and sharing God bless 🙏🏽

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it!

[@MrGmooney]

Great stuff Lauren, would love to hear you singing more, I realize that you have to be careful with Eagles copyright, but you are a sweet singer.

[@LaurenBateman]

I sang the entire song at the end

[@countrymonkOSB]

Lauren, thanks for making one of my all-time favorites fairly easy and accessible. This seriously made my day

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

One of my all time favorites! Thanks so much! 🙏🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it

[@chucklutter2509]

Thank you for posting a "late beginner / early intermediate" instruction video, I find few of them. I am relatively new to your videos, find them very well done and also as others point out too, enjoy your voice. BEST AND PEACE

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you found it helpful Chuck!

[@tomlawlor7144]

Hey Laura, Nice lesson, well done. Do you think that a Cm would be a better choice for all the C7 's. The minor has a more soulful sound, like the original. Just a suggestion

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, the Cm is better. I strangely always played it as a C7 🤷‍♀️

[@darrenoak7187]

This is an excellent lesson, great song choice thanks Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson Darren!

[@AvtarSingh-kf9tk]

Brilliant song and lesson. Love from Malaysia

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you Avtar. Hello Malaysia!

[@tonystewart5162]

First video I’ve ever seen of yours and I’m impressed how well you lay this song down. It’s a fairly easy song to play but the way you teach is very good. You now have a new subscriber 👍. Well done 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for subscribing :D

[@joaquimr.oliveira6895]

Hello Professor Lauren Bateman, I Joaquim guitar student, I really liked your lessons, but I don't speak English you have lessons in Portuguese or Spanish, I live in Brasil Brasília, I'm 61 years old and my dream is to advance my knowledge on the guitar, I play some short solo, I'm following you and i saw that you explain very well i will be very grateful if you could help me in this guitar lessons.

[@LaurenBateman]

Sorry I only have lessons in English right now.

[@joaquimr.oliveira6895]

@@LaurenBateman Thanks but I'm still following you, a hug

[@joaquimr.oliveira6895]

@@LaurenBateman Do you not have a mechanism to translate your classes?

[@joaquimr.oliveira6895]

What country are you from?

[@pkortalk]

Great lesson Lauren. Stretching your viewers. Just a tip I use if playing G and G7 in first position. I play G with last 3 fingers. Makes transition to G7 very easy. Also you can form a lot of new interesting chords.142k subscribers. Dynamite. I like your singing. I have backed up alot of top singers and I enjoy listening to you then some of the super stars. You remind me of Cheryl Crowe when she was starting her career and was finding herself. Have a great day.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the Tip!

[@jimnicosia5934]

I tore my rotator cuff so my guitar playing days are probably over but I'm still going to watch these videos because I just like guitar.

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome to the channel Jim. Stinks about your shoulder. 😞

[@mral13131313]

Don’t know how limited you are but have a look at cigar box guitar playing, you might get away with playing slide.

[@inayatsama6059]

Thank you for multiple options of strumming great lesson by Great teacher Thank you Lauren ✌💯👍

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome

[@stoopotts6908]

Another great lesson on a classic song! Thanks, Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@r.i.s.a3171]

Thanks for video Lauren, found it very helpful especially the timing which I allways seem to struggle with. The only comment I would make is that the C7 chord sounded better when I replaced it with a C minor. Im guessing you used a C7 as this is an easier chord to play at beginner/inter level, & it's sounds ok. Cheers

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edwardpuddy1552]

I think I have that song in one of my song books. It helps me to see the sheet music when I am learning a song. This song has been a favorite of mine since it came out.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome! It's a great song.

[@chucklutter7399]

Agreed that seeing the chords helps tremendously. I hand wrote the chords from this lesson. I've found that I remember things better when I write them down, even when I've lost the paper, LOL.

[@MJJacklin]

Thank you!! Great tutorial! The only question I have, is it a C7 or a Cm….at the G, G7, C, Cm or C7 walk down? Thanks again! I’m pretty new at it so I like learning from watching others. Your strum pattern diagrams are a great help too!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching! The walkdown chord is D/F#m

[@nicolen.9642]

Thank you so much Lauren! This is a beautiful song. Happy to share 🎶🎶🎶

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@OfishalSuchoff]

Using your lessons and videos--so much fun and so helpful. Thank you--this song is great for learning more chords.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, lots of great chords on this one. Great for practice!

[@botfoj54]

Great song! I thought it might be too advanced but after watching you play through, not so. Just need to work on the 7 chords.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, great press practice for those.

[@danieldomachowske9871]

Great lesson Lauren. Thanks. For some, the transition from G to G7 might be easier if they play G with 2-3-4 fingering (the pinky on the bottom string) instead of 1-2-3.

[@LaurenBateman]

Good point!

[@derekdettler6552]

Yes, that's the way in play G major 90% of the time. Much easier to transition to/from both C and F major.

[@LockStoppageSandwich]

Superb as per usual Lauren 👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@jjtcrt1]

One of my all time favorites! Don't know if I have the skills for this yet, but now I know where I need to get to so I can play it. Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome. Keep it simple and increase difficulty from there.

[@deans.8659]

Very nice song and perfect teacher! Cheers from Munich! Have a nice weekend!

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Dean!

[@rodel71]

You're amazing! Take care always.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@erichorrobin431]

For G and G7 if you play G with 2 finger on G andmiddle finger on the b (a string) and 4 finger on G on the high E you can then use 1 finger to easy move to G7. Hope this helps

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks Eric!

[@howielisnoff]

Well done! Lots of chords!

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes! Thank you!

[@michaelsedlak4191]

One of my favs,thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Mine too. Cheers!

[@Alicia0026]

Great lesson!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@kram21]

Nice lesson and arrangement Nice radio too

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you like it!

[@fightfan4222]

I’m always looking for new songs to learn definitely adding this to my list! Very informative video

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ladyjane181]

Enjoyed listening here in the Philippines! 😉

[@LaurenBateman]

Yay!

[@paologori960]

What do you think about changing the G - G7 - C - C7 progression to G - G7 - C - Cm?

[@paologori960]

PS Thanks for the tutorial, I appreciate the strumming!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Sure go for it.

[@bradleycbilbro5922]

I like the Hot-Rod on the Vintage Radio!

[@LaurenBateman]

That's a Camaro. I love Camaros.

[@dannye6200]

So cool...thank you 😘

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@Jamzocd]

Great lesson Lauren! I like your style.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it!

[@brucechavez9535]

I've discovered your channel through your lesson "Zombie" (By Cranberries). I've already subscribed. I'm here again 'cause I'm also a fan of Eagles. Thanks so much for your tutorial videos, by the way. I like your acoustic, and that Gretsch hanging on your wall, they're both beautiful like you are...😊

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome! Zombie is a great beginner song.

[@Wrh1985]

Thank you

[@davidcoppotelli3957]

Hey Lauren, I love your Videos. I would definitely come and take lessons from you. I'm pretty sure your somewhere in Mass, and I'm over here in RI. I'll meet you half way. Thanks David

[@LaurenBateman]

I am. I have two schools north of the city. One in Medford and one in Lynn

[@TheRealJohnMelendez]

If you use an alternate fingering for the g-chord(using just your ring and pinkie fingers) then the transition to g7 is way easier.

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on! Yes.

[@TheRealJohnMelendez]

@@LaurenBateman Thank you for all your videos. You do a fantastic job teaching. Appreciate you.

[@RandallHayter]

To make the G to G7 easier, use an alternate fingering for the G. Keep finger 1 (index) unused, finger 2 on the low E fret three, finger 3 on the A string fret 2, and finger 4 (pinky) on the high E string fret three to form the chord with the same voicing as in the lesson. Using this fingering, shifting to the G7 is easy - Put finger 1 down on the high E string on fret 1 and lift finger 4. Hard to say, not hard to do.

[@RandallHayter]

Forgot to say - This is a really nice lesson!

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on.

[@mattdelahunt301]

Cool Tmnt T-shirt my favorite is Michael Angelo off topic. And cool lesson always wanted to learn this song.

[@LaurenBateman]

Same. He's my favorite as well.

[@flydaddie]

you've got some great t's as in shirt. The Superman is my favorite.

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha. Thanks. When I find cool ones I. It them for my videos. The bright colors stick out better than the gray t shirts.

[@dukeofearl4117]

I’m going to try doing this on my baritone and finger pick because strumming on a baritone is muddy.

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on

[@AndresMartinez-kq3th]

Awesome!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rajanvijayudu1337]

Great job 👌

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks 😁

[@hecopgwong6564]

You are amazing...

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@judyhoomalamalama]

fantastic. Thank u

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@sing-a-longwithron2136]

Okay, probably my most important question ever. How do you get permission to play and sing a song like this one? That's what I want to do on youtube, from a variety of artists. Thanks, Ron

[@LaurenBateman]

You just do it. I got a copyright demonetization on this one.

[@Bungeestrapphil]

I love your t-shirt collection.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! I try to buy bright ones so they stick out on film. My grey t-shirts blend in with my grey background.

[@sharkman4928]

Nice lesson!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@keithskelton2287]

Nice one Laura Thank you ✌🌈

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome 😊

[@emmettnelson9674]

Your a great singer

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you

[@emmettnelson9674]

@@LaurenBateman you should make your own music your really good 👍

[@michaelsedlak4191]

Hello Lauren can you please post Jonny B.from the Hooters?Acoustic Version? Would be great.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you, Michael 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.

[@michaelsedlak4191]

@@LaurenBateman many thanks ♥️♥️

[@rollinOnCode]

Switchin between G and G7 is not too bad- just pivot around the lower E and A strings. replace the second finger position on the B with the first finger on the B and there you go.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the tip :D

[@manny9641]

Beginner teaching beginners!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you found it helpful

[@Jack.Waters]

Wonderfully presented. With that magically moving pick. LOL

[@LaurenBateman]

🤠🎸🎶

[@donheller231]

Could you do. New kid in town. By the Eagles

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you, Don 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.

[@keeganitreal]

Awesome Awesome lesson! Now my dad can stop nagging me to learn this song.

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha that's great!

[@donnavandal5889]

Please tell me you have a sheet of this song with the chords inverted in it. Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

I have a chart on my website www.laurenbateman.com under the songs section

[@KGgGIQ148]

Hi 👋 I like your lesson

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@KGgGIQ148]

Married? 😜

[@ericsturtevant9873]

G-G7,…here’s a thought,..instead of playing the G with your 1st finger on the 5th A-string 2nd fret for the B note , finger 2 on the 6th-low E-string for the G note and finger 3 on the 1st high E-string,…use your 2nd finger in place of your 1st finger, 3rd finger in place of your 2nd finger and your 4th(pinky) in place of your 3rd/ring finger,…from this alternate fingering for the G-chord it is an easy switch to the G7 chord,…also,.if you really like playing the Eagles,..using this alternate fingering will allow you to play 2 chords shapes essential to Eagles songs like Take it Easy and Lyin Eyes,…. Type of C-chord,….c12,…(forgive me if that is wrong) High E 3-G-note, B 1-C, G open, D 2-B-note, A x-, Low E 3-G-note ,…by picking up your 1st and 2nd fingers you will here that very Eagles sound,.. Then ,…High E 3-G-note, B 1-C, G 2nd fret A-note, D open , A x-, Low E 3-G-note ,…D7 I think,…this is used in Take it Easy,…G-C12-D7 and on Lyin Eyes when it goes to the chorus , G-C12 on and off,.. I don’t know why I wrote this I guess I felt inspired so I hope this helps and brings a smile to someone’s face.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the suggestions! Love em.

[@boninm252]

What year is your Camaro model? Looks to be about a 68 or 69.

[@LaurenBateman]

1968 😎 same year as mine

[@boninm252]

Very nice you will have to post some pics so I can see what it looks like. I love classic cars. I have a 1980 Corvette.

[@dianasantiago7164]

Cool,👍 yep!😄

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!

[@strazzi2]

Great job! But I think the C7 should instead be Cm :)

[@LaurenBateman]

Yeah, I played it as C7 for years because of how I sang over it. Plus one less Barre chord!

[@fabriziobocca5781]

Grazie ,thank you Fabrizio Milan Italia

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@jacklens7750]

Also in the last verse the first Chord isn’t G. It’s D, D7, G

[@rueda82nd]

thanks for sharing our veterans group was wanting to do this but got discourage after looking at the sheet music LOL

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww. Tell everyone I said hello and thank you for your service. Glad to help in any way I can.

[@rueda82nd]

@@LaurenBateman will do keep those videos coming we appreciate them.

[@eochaid5219]

An easy way to get G7th is to use the pinky on 3rd fret on the D string.

[@suprajit9]

❤ Love you😊🤘

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Been a way long time since I had a guitar .I use to learn on a Hohner Acoustic ,, el cheapo bought new back in the ancient times , and learned from Led Zep 2 and 1 and 3 mostly or Beatles stuff,, Rolling Stones ,even maybe Black Sabbath at times ,besides the heavy stuff BSabbath had some great acoustic songs when Ozzy was in the band , etc.. BASS Guitar was my specialty though..

[@LaurenBateman]

Love Beatles stuff.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

@@LaurenBateman Check out The Bee Gees South Dakota Morning ....It is much different than what they are known for back when they were a progressive rock band ...

[@changsally]

Hello ms Lauren..1st comments here☺️..still watching ♥️

[@LaurenBateman]

Yay!

[@dennismcwhertersr.1768]

Laura, finger the open G Chord this way to make easy transition to G7 from G. Place Ring finger on the 3rd fret of low E then teh middle finger on the 2nd fret of A string and pinky on the 3rd fret of High E. Then all you have to do is switch pinky and index finger for G to G7

[@LaurenBateman]

Good point. I don't feel comfortable using my pinky on a G chord so I always use themird finger, but that may be an option for some. Thank you for sharing!

[@ilovegitaar]

Nice and a Challenge,thx

[@LaurenBateman]

Any time! Good song to have in your back pocket.

[@vicakostik310]

Thats a nice song from eagles...

[@LaurenBateman]

One of my Favorites. Cheers!

[@vicakostik310]

I'll try to cover it using finger plucking...lol.

[@vicakostik310]

Is it possible?

[@beckarunion5331]

Love the Ninja Turtles shirt gorgeous!

[@LaurenBateman]

Turtle Power!

[@roscoeroscoe8369]

Hi miss Lauren,,,,😘😘😘😘

[@LaurenBateman]

Hello!

[@seanhoude]

Not sure why, but I keep hearing "More Than Words" by Extreme.

[@LaurenBateman]

That's a great song

[@miliholiday]

From G to G7 can be very easy when you use finger 2,3, 4 for G instead of 1,2,3 to change to G7 just put finger 1 and take away finger 4 fingers 2 and 3 can stay.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for sharing!

[@silvan-c9x]

lots of love frm israel

[@LaurenBateman]

Yay

[@llanitoman]

Try playing G major with fingers 2,3 and 4 and then just drop finger 1 on 1st fret 1st string for G7

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on. I rarely play my G chord with my pinky so didn't think of that option.

[@boatdoctors]

I like your shirt

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@dirkgibbens377]

“We do have to change our entire hand position. Unfortunately there is no easyvway to switch from G to G7.” Say what?!? 🤔 Play G chord with pinky on 1st string, ring finger on 6th string and middle finger on 5th string. Change to G7 by lifting pinky off 1st string 3rd fret and placing index finger on 1st string 1st fret. Easy peasy! Everyone should learn to play a G chord like that since so many songs alternate between G chord and C chord also. Makes for a very easy transition between chords

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on. Thanks for sharing that. I don't typically play my g chord with my pinky so I don't think of that variation often.

[@dirkgibbens377]

@@LaurenBateman I didnt used to play it that way for the first 30+ years I played. Then about ten years ago I got tired of G-C-G chord changes being so clumsy that I finally changed. Now it feels totally natural and I play it that way most of the time without even thinking about it. 👍👍

[@peterwilson8039]

@@dirkgibbens377 I made that change about fifty years ago while I was still learning the open position chords.

[@jacklens7750]

The correct chord after C is Cm not C7

[@sean3994]

Another great video Lauren, but don't you get demonetrised by playing the song at the end? seems a shame given how much time must go into these videos. Anyway keep up the great work I'm definitely a fan.

[@LaurenBateman]

I do. I turned the ads off for the duration of the video. I won't make any money for my efforts. But at least you guys will have a good lesson. 😎

[@My-Channel_forever]

@@LaurenBateman , you will ultimately make money because people like me watch your videos, realize how much effort you put in, appreciate your teaching style, and then sign up for your course because we believe you should be paid. You end up with a great community of folks who want to take care of you. The care and positivity you put out comes back to you!

[@DoDifferent]

How about a G7 that is 303003?

[@LaurenBateman]

320001

[@DoDifferent]

@@LaurenBateman in your video you said that was difficult to switch to. I suggested 303003 as an alternative that would be easier. (But it should have been 3x3003) 😀

[@azcharlie2009]

I always thought it was C to Cm?

[@LaurenBateman]

Could be. I always played it this way an no one said anything to me.

[@N13M0]

Turtle Power!

[@LaurenBateman]

Cowabunga!

[@harrysmusicroom]

I think that C7 sounds better as a Cm

[@LaurenBateman]

It probably is.

[@nobody-hr6fz]

Oh god

[@LaurenBateman]

😎

[@AksiyonOyunda]

🙋👏👏👏

[@LaurenBateman]

😎

[@connorferguson8534]

You should do some videos in vertical mode! I’d like to see you play guitar while standing up! I can only see your face and part of your shirt! I never get to see the entire guitar or the jeans you’re wearing! Just a thought!

[@LaurenBateman]

I'll consider it. Thanks!

[@connorferguson8534]

@@LaurenBateman that would be awesome if you did a different perspective when making your videos!

[@sing-a-longwithron2136]

P.S. The Eagles remain my all time favorite group, even surpassing the Beatles, but not by much. LOL

[@LaurenBateman]

I love the Beatles.