Hey Lauren... Just started with guitar and I’m 63. I’ve been a drummer all my life. Your instructions are a GODSEND in helping me get started. Keep on “rockin” us and GOD BLESS! Corkman
@@LaurenBatemanyou're most welcome and THANK YOU for continuing to make these lessons available to us (also a relief to know we can 'cheat' by using third finger on chords instead of 'pinky' which I do on the Dsus4 and G) ;)
Thanks Lauren, for providing these different options. For those that watch/follow Lauren's RU-vid videos/lessons, I encourage you to please check out her online lessons offered through her music school as well. Definitely worth the reasonable costs for well structured, and easy to follow instruction.
I love the approach you have for providing guidance on options. The one and two finger versions really open up the instrument to a wider "learning" audience. I think I tried the 2 finger version about this time last year (when I was re-starting my guitar journey). With practice, I was able to quickly transition to the 3 finger version with my ring finger on 1st string. Then I found the value of the 4 finger version with some songs I've tried out.
Extremely useful information. I don't normally use the one and two finger formations. I use the rest of the formations all the time, and use the formation which is most convenient for me. Also, I use fingers 1-2-3 interchangeably with 2-3-4 depending on efficiency at a particular moment. Thanks for the video Lauren...Tony Avitua
THANK YOU SO MUCH Im learning with three fingers and I just wanted to know how to hold my pinky in a less awkward position while using my 3 finger and this helped A LOT.
I’ve been using the 1,2,3 version and 1,2,3,4 version for years but recently been trying the 1,2,4 because I thought it the was the proper way. Glad to hear from your video I’m not the only one who finds using the pinky very awkward.
I Make a G Chord using my middle finger, ring finger and pinky finger, that way I can slide into a C Chord and a F Chord. Since my fingers are stiff. Works pretty well.
I've been playing for years and just realized that playing the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd strings open (D,G,B) is a G Chord ........... OMG that will come in soooo handy playing in Drop D and especially Double Drop D
When I first started, I learned the 3-fingers, but now I liked using the 4-fingers cuz I can easily transition to A7. I couldn't do the bar version, sadly 😞. Thanks Lauren
Hey Lauren, there is 6th way to play a G chord. I learned this from Gary Talley who was (and still is) lead guitarist for the Box Tops. You’re probably too young to have heard of them, but the 1st record they recorded went to #1, “The Letter”. Put you second finger on the E string (3rd fret) and mute the A string and put your index finger on the little e string (3rd fret). Wal-la, you have a G chord. I use it all the time. Makes transition to E minor so easy.
You are the bomb! Always a help to me as I'm on this journey at age 71! Have been struggling with the 4 finger G chord. the 3 finger is much easier, especially going from say an A- to the G! This helps. I will still keep working on the 4 finger, but this gives me options. Thank you!
Great video appreciate the techniques you covered very handy and helpful. Some other youtube videos are confusing, maybe not intentionally as they assume I know this and don't totally explain these options !
Great video explaining all the various G Chords. I've been waiting for this vides cause I originally learned your 3rd version of the G chord to start but have notice a lot of songs that have a CGD chord progression use your version 2 as it seems to be an easier transition from C. (For example: Starting over by Chris Stapleton, I think anyways, I'm a terrible guitar player so I could be wrong. lol)
I've been on your videos for the last week, 1-2 hours a day just starting my journey. Thank you so much for making all of this so methodical and fun. It's been a great week filled with little gains and I appreciate it.
i asked my teacher which one to practice, 3 or 4 finger and he said 4 which i prefer too (sound-wise). It also makes switching to D chord easier because of the 3th finger staying at the same place.
I have very small hands and fingers even though I am 5'8". LOL so that pinky finger for the G chord is very helpful!! Love your lessons!! Thank you so much!!!!
Today, I learnt the theory of formation of chords. Especially G. Amazing way of teaching Lauren. I get to know about the theory of Guitar. Wow!!!. What an amazing feeling it is. Thank U dear for being a source & means for me to sail through my dream.
Sometimes I use three fingers and other times I use two fingers when I use the two fingers I usually my middle and ring fingers especially transitioning from Em to G. Cheers, Lawrie
Hey Lauren....I prefer the 3 finger G chord using fingers 1, 2, and 3. I don't have issues playing this chord. But the C chord is my challenge so I'll refer to your video on playing that chord successfully. Thanks for all your lessons. You're a great teacher!
Thank you for this lesson on the G chord, Lauren. I'm an adult with small hands and short fingers and have been struggling with the G chord. I started with the 2 finger version and tried the 3 finger version with my 3rd finger on the high E. I just don't have enough reach to play the G that way without muting the A string with my 2nd finger. So, I am trying to do the 3 finger version using my pinky on the high E. It is a very shaky process for me, and I'm still having a lot of trouble landing the 1st and 2nd fingers on the A and low E string quickly quickly and accurately. I may just be stuck with playing the 2 finger version. Moving from D chord to G chord quickly has been quite frustrating and challenging. Bar chords are probably not in my future as my index finger will only reach across 5 strings at best, so at this time, I'm having to determine what is within my hand size limitations.
Love your lessons. I was surprised that you didn’t include the G chord using the middle finger, ring finger and pinkie freeing up the pointer for making it a suspended chord. I find this to be quite awkward to change to quickly but I’m trying to use it more to get more comfortable with it.
I prefer the two finger version. I can do the three finger, but not consinstantly , yet. My ring finger is rebelelling and/or the second finger moves when I try for the three finger version. Not a pleasant sound,. I am enjoying your relaxed teaching method of using songs to motivate learning cords. Playing the songs shows progress that motivates me to play more often. That and I recently moved from a dreadnought to a fender classic concert solid top (Fender) and the size is more comfortable. It is eassier to play, so I play more. Thanks.
Hi Lauren! I have two thoughts. 1. For the 3-finger G chord I like to use my 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers because it makes for an easier transition between G and C (which is a very common chord progression). The 2nd and 3rd fingers come down, lift off the 4th finger and put the 1st finger down for the C chord. I find it helpful to do it that way. 2. The four finger G chord is beneficial because, again, it makes for a very easy change from G to Cadd9 (first two fingers come down and that's it). Just my two cents worth...
@@LaurenBateman I can understand that. It was only a suggestion, and like I said, having the 2nd and 3rd fingers as anchor points to change to the C chord proved to be very helpful. That's just in my experience though. Take care and keep those lessons coming!
Wow!... I'm impressed ..... will definitely ck out your other videos and lessons. I'm a senior and am attempting to move up from the Ukulele (which I luv'). Still prefer to use fingers only (no pick) .... I wonder if use of a pick is something I should strive for? Cheers
There is another 2 finger version which involves playing the top and bottom E strings at the 3rd fret with whichever 2 fingers are most comfortable but the top finger has to mute the A string. It sounds tricky but I started learning guitar exactly 3 months ago and after Em find this probably the easiest chord to play. 😉
Regarding “Level 3”... When I got started around 2004, I learned from a video that was sort of a bluegrass/country gospel style, and this video taught its first G chord with a ring finger on the low E at 3rd fret, middle finger on the A at 2nd fret, and pinky on the high E at 3rd fret. Same result as your level 3 obviously, but I’ve found that it makes an easier transition to the basic C chord, especially for beginners.
1:24 Somehow, I learned G for the first time the OPPOSITE way... third finger on the low E minus the top string. It still works for me, even though I know it's poor technique...
I've played the G chord with both the 3 and 4 finger version, sometimes I like to use the 4 finger G chord because the 3rd finger stays put when I change from G to D acting as a pivot. And a lot of times I'll just use the 3 finger G chord using my 3rd finger mainly because it's how I learned to play the G.
Don't know about the masses, but I'd love to know who Lauren's favorite artists are...it's obvious you have an eclectic taste (PS Everyone thinks they have an eclectic taste in music, but most don't, they just want to appear open-minded and worldly). Taylor Swift fans don't own any Carly Simon or Dolores O'Riordan albums. My guitar "hero" is Brian Setzer from the Stray Cats and Brian Setzer Orchestra. He was my son's first concert and the promoter thought we were so "cute" father and son dressed in Rockabilly garb, that he let us take pics with each of us holding one of Setzer's signature Gretsch guitars (-;/
@@LaurenBateman Mad respect Lauren, most folks would throw out a list of "avant garde" names just to be pretentious. Nancy Wilson is one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world (no pronoun games),, Janet's Control album is one of those incredibly rare efforts where I like every track, Benatar is wildly underrated, she has amazing pipes.
If you get a chance, check out a few of her live performances of "Crazy On You" just to watch her intros. She has said she never plays it the same way twice, which in and of itself is amazing, wait till you see her combination of back-picking, plucking in simultaneous fashion, it looks physically impossible!
@@LaurenBateman I've seen Heart beginning in 1982 until a few years ago. Nancy has only gotten better, even Ann still holds her own, she can't hit a few notes and gets winded sometimes, but she's learned to compensate by changing the way she sings a few verses and is still an epic vocalist.
Here's another option for short fingers: Starting with the 4-finger version, lift your index off the A string and mute it with the underside of your middle finger. The difference (to my ear) between the full 4-finger and the muted A string is nearly imperceptible, especially in the middle of a song.
There’s a sixth way to finger it using. Third finger on e and 2finger on a sting and pinky on lol e by far most versatile fingering cause c e minor d are all in easy range
May sound funny but the simplest things like positioning my thumb while strumming, and holding on to the pick that is constantly slipping from my fingers😊
Hi, don’t want to be contrary, but I learned it with ringfinger on 1st chord, middle on 2nd and pinky on 6th chord. Luckily for me, the index just points upwards, lol. I think the reason this feels so easy for me, is I had 3 yrs of ’dactylography’ lessons (on a non-electric typewriter!), and we were supposed to hit every letter with the same force, ergo, 3 yrs of pinky strengthening 🙄😉. Thanks for the lesson !
Not sure the name of this chord, but it is a G variant. Ring finger on the 3rd fret high E, middle finger on 3rd fret low E while muting the A string. This is the variant I use.
Laura its a nice melody he comprised with Jimmy Hendrix and SRV influences. Its super cool. I'd really like to learn this so much. Check it out. You'll like it!!
I’m sorry, but I have to ask...is that a 68 Camaro model? Are you a fan of the vintage Camaros? Ok, on to the G chord lesson, and thanks for giving so much of your time to help us beginners become better guitarists. You are awesome!
Sweet! I had a 1969 SS 396 Camaro, that’s why the model caught my eye. Congrats on owning a 68, those cars are getting rare. (Sorry for the thread hijack). Carry on.
And then there’s the “klutz” version, which lazy old men like me use. I play the G chord with my thumb on the 3rd fret of the top E string, allowing the thumb to mute the A string while it plays the E string. My ring finger goes on the 3rd fret of the bottom E string. It makes the switch to the D chord lightning fast, as the ring finger simply rocks up onto the B string while the index and middle fingers settle in one fret behind it on the G and E strings. The switch to the C chord is tough, but it works for me as I avoid the C chord as much as possible anyway...🤪
I'm thinking of quitting Lauren because of the G chord. I can play every chord without any problems. But I just can't get to grips (pardon the pun) with the G chord. It doesn't help that my fingers aren't the biggest. It's so frustrating. I haven't got a problem with the G6 shortcut. I just can't get a clean strum when my third finger has to drop down and hold the high E string 😞 0:03
Andy, don't give up. It can take months for chords to come around. Have you tried using your pinky VS your third finger. Some people find that more comfortable.
@@LaurenBateman I'm thinking about trying that Lauren. It's so frustrating nailing every chord, but the G chord is the one that's holding me back. I don't want to give up. I suppose I just need to persevere. Thanks for replying. Kind regards - Andrew.
Hey Lauren I play the ring finger on the bottom string like you say you prefer. A lot of people are trying to change me to the whole lock in the bottom to fingers way but my pinky just doesn’t cooperate and trying to play that way makes me feel like I am a new beginner all over. I really actually like the way that I play it better as far as sound. Is this like a cheater way and not as legit though? I’ve been playing 2 years and I just don’t want to cut corners anymore. I can’t get to barre chords yet so that’s my next move. I play mostly open chord type songs but yet I don’t want to be stuck there my whole rest of my life. Do you have any thoughts on this?
