Free Guitar Lesson: How to Play "Amazing Grace", w/ just 3 Chords.

[dahendu1]

can you show amazing grace slower in next video i do not get it?

[curiousruthie]

@dahendu1, I do have a whole set of lessons that break it down step-by-step and invite you to play it along with me at a slowed-down pace. These lessons live on the guitar lesson site, GuitarTricks, which you can try for free for 2 weeks at bit(dot)ly/2weeksfree. Just sign in, and search for Amazing Grace. I promise you'll learn to play this song (and many others too!)

[2008gracias]

ohh thank you curiousruthie for posting and for the nice words for baby Gabe......God be with you always..

[2008gracias]

Liza!! Thanks a million...i used to play simple chords when I was younger...some 30 years ago and I totally forgot all of them...now I wanted to play again...I borrowed my daughter's guitar( my gift to her when she gave birth to her first baby son eight months ago)...in 5 minutes I play Amazing Grave...I luv you...luv you Liza mmmwwwwahhh...Now I can play the song my favorite with my grandbaby Gabe!!!

[curiousruthie]

@2008gracias Wonderful, and congratulations! Welcome to the world, Baby Gabe.

[777hayes]

Hi. Great video but can you explain the strumming pattern please? I see it seems to be in groups of three as in . . .1,2,3. Which strings are being strummed on the '1', the '2' and the '3'.

? Is all the strumming 'down' (D) for all the strokes or is it : U D D.

I am very slow but eager to learn. Many thanks.

[curiousruthie]

@777hayes It is 3 downstrokes, basically. The first one hits just the bass note (lowest note) of the chord. The second two focus mainly on a gentle stroke across the highest three strings of the guitar. Occasionally I may toss in a gentle upstroke in between those basic strokes. I've got a whole course on Acoustic Strumming for Beginners that might help you out. you can find more info at my site, GettingStartedWithGuitar (dot) net.

[devonisaweasel]

The capo just makes the chords/song sound a little brighter and higher.

[bozzner]

Nice! I like it! I have been trying to practice this song for awhile. Not able to come close. Do you have the chords for it?

[ashurovsalom]

wow brawoooo nice !!!!!!

[stickstar100]

Im confused...Why do you need a Capo? You could just play A Major D Major E Major without a capo and it will sound exact same.

[lolgirl04]

what a beautiful voice! :)

[anthonymm511]

I consider this one of the most beautiful song ever it nearly moves me to tears

[TheSvs1]

you sing beautifuly :)

[nejiwhoopsass]

im gonna play this for my church on christmas this helped i have all the notes i just needed somebody to show me how to do it

[casterpmusic]

Thanks for blessing us with this song. what is the name of the guitar u are playing sis. stay blessed

[donottawaguitar]

thanks lisa that was very nice

[dariocaucino]

Great work!!!

LOVE&PEACE Dario

[MegaJustinfan1234]

THANKS SO MUCH i have been dying to learn this song on guitar!!! btw luv ur voice!

[MsModern07]

thank you,obrigado. nice voice.

[eduardocenter]

Thank You!

[agtisbest]

can you play it with out a capo?

[BarbaryAllen]

i'm fascinated with this!... such a beautiful voice you have!!!!!

[xGibbo182]

thanks a lot, im going to play this at my grandmas funeral next week

[JoeDeeaz]

Capo at the second fret is in the key of A...finger a regular C, and you get a D

Finger a D, and you sound off an E...finger a regular G, and you sound off an A...

A capo just makes it higher by one step....

[Grumbkow]

@JoeDeeaz True, but everyone thinks its easier to name it a C chord cause its still the C chrod shape. Waste of time to transform it twice in your head before you actually play it.

[indogitrust]

She is very good!!!  Precise and clear. Thank you.

[indogitrust]

She is very good!!!

[headstock48]

Thanks a lot for posting this video. I had the chords, but could not for the life of me get a good strumming pattern going. Now I can go to my mother in law's for Easter and play this for her, as requested!

[oaklandfla2]

Why the capo. ?

Thanks

[headstock48]

@oaklandfla2 Maybe so she can sing in her range? I think without the capo she'd have to sing an octave higher, which is pretty high. Just an educated guess.

[TheRosyJazzy]

thanck your miss

[indogitrust]

A big thank you Lisa! That was almost like the original. You also have a fantastic voice

[jojozap1]

why did u change the capo from 3rd fret to 2nd fret ==

[IplayFORyouxxx]

Thankyou so much!!

My nana wants me to play this for her next week(:

This was very helpful(:

[zlatkob561]

pretty lady

[christoencornelia]

Thank you!!!  Beautiful voice!!

[scatkid97]

u fucking suck at teaching

[headstock48]

@scatkid97 No, she doesn't. If you know the three basic chords, you can play this song. It's very easy. If you're looking for a step by step tutorial, then maybe you should take a paid lesson. She's doing you a favor by putting this video up. You're not entitled, just in case you didn't know.

[favorite21able]

Wow Miss Lisa not only a good teacher,, but Also the sweet Voice of you

very beautifull Voice and Song nice, Thank you for your Class We need our troops backkkkkkkkkkk

[olmaa]

Sincerly speaking this is not meant for beginers this is for experts.Have you noticed the way she sliding her first finger?So many tricks waoh.

[pappymcdamnit]

@olmaa Keep practicing, it's not very hard

[olmaa]

@pappymcdamnit Thank you but she is acting like a magician

[jegr001]

Thank you, beautifully performed and sung well! Easy to follow. You do the song justice. Now all I have to to is figure out how to tune my guitar and start practicing.

[jusmenmealone]

Thank you for posting this video! I've been looking for a simple chord progression for this song. You've help out a lot. For what it's worth...this is and easy lesson. Thank you.

[Amvalson]

AMAZING!

[MsKitKatBar94]

can you look any creepyer?

[Mustang4637]

This is the best I've heard.

[ArcusOfSV]

I just started playing and the g chord is all six strings. It is clear that she is not hitting all six on the down or up strums but she never tells you what strings to hit . Not really a great lesson.

[o0Trixia0o]

ii can't sing low notes =( i really need help!

she is so cool!

[twistedbydsign99]

this is the best version of the song I could find on youtube. All others added to the melody. Thanks

[spaded01]

She's go places if she cleaned her teeth lol.No but really beutaful voice and player.

[starsxxnice]

guau! gracias estaba tratando de sacar esta canción, GRACIAS!

[Majoepulikodan]

Lisa this is brilliant.....for a beginner like me.....feel great when I was able to play the tune....great tutor.

[kirkferentzrocks]

i freaking love this song!!! so powerful. and great lessons and voice!! thx!

[roughridercowboy1]

Lisa i love your playing and your voice is awesome

Love the simple cords makes playing more fun

Thank you

[GRAGODI]

Hola Lisa muchas gracias por compartir lo que sabes. Tocas y cantas hermoso .  Espero ver nuevos videos pues me encanta escucharte. Saludos desde Mexico

[coraspond1]

I've just began playing 2 weeks ago and find I practice chords more while learning songs I want to play. Amazing Grace is one I want to learn. Thanks

[FrankieJGP]

You are very good!!

[cabenavisson]

awesome, vou chorar

[gijoe442]

very nice Lisa, thank you!