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On the body of the guitar- I was telling my oldest son, who was 5 at the time, parts of the guitar, and he said that would be the belly or the tummy of the guitar 😊
3 chords, some intuitive strumming and lyrics that touch our eternal desires. Beauty is simplicity and simplicity is truth. Thank you Stephan Stills, this has stayed with me since the first time I heard it. And thank you Lauren, for a wonderful tutorial.
I love that tune,it's simple, only 3 chords, I love sailing tunes or Jimmy Buffet kind of feel,I used to sail the Pacific on a carrier,I'd love to learn to sail one day. Keep smiling, your a great teacher,that's where you belong . And I'm thinking of a Taylor acoustic, black is 👌
Great tutorial for Southern Cross, Lauren...well done! I'll be sharing this video with my grandchildren during my next lesson with them... I've been playing for 50+ years and teaching my grandchildren for 2...your videos make teaching the music I love so much easier for their learning styles. Thank you!
Lauren this was a song I learned on my own very early on in my guitar lessons and I loved it. It's SO simple a pattern. I wanted my instructor to work with me but he wanted me to understand the chord theory of suspended chords first so he had me hold off. So for those who care about such techno babble. A major chord is Root, 3rd note and 5th note of a major scale. In our case, a D major chord is D, F#, A A suspended (or sus chord) drops the third and adds either the 2nd or 4th note in the scale giving it that distinctive sound. It doesn't have to be a major chord to do this with but in this song. D sus 2 is D, ->E, A (no F#) (E is the 2nd note of the D major scale (D, E) D sus 4 is D, ->G, A (no F#) (G is the 4th note in the D major scale (D, E, F, G) Another great song that adds that is Woman by John Lennon and my favorite example of a suspended chord. It's literally the first chord in the song. Thanks!
Thanks Dave. Yes, I go over this music theory stuff in my Music Theory 101 course. Good stuff to know eventually. This sus stuff pops up all over the place.
I have been playing for a long time, I think it's fun to see different arrangements of the same song. This is by far the best arrangement of Southern Cross I have found, Accurate, fun to play and so clearly taught. I have found that Lauren is simply the best. teacher on the web The best.
Thank you so much. I love your lessons. There really easy to follow along to. You explain everything just right. Ive have learn so much on my strumming from you. I've watch hundreds and hundreds of videos on strumming and gotten nowhere. I really enjoy your lessons and thank you again. Enjoy this song also.
Such a fantastic song with heavy lyrics if you read about where Steven was at the time he wrote it. Great lesson - just the right difficulty level for many of us beginner types! Many thanks!
Lauren, relatively new to your CZcams channel (and I did subscribe) but I really enjoy your teaching style and the choice of songs that are available. I am a 63 year old beginner + and there are many songs from your channel that I can attempt to learn without being too difficult after some practice time. Thanks for catering to all of us on the guitar learning spectrum. You are bringing me and others so much joy to finally learn how to play the guitar and have fun along the way. Well done!
While all your videos that I've watched have been good, I think this one is the best. You took a very intimidating and complex song (by that equally complex writer/guitarist, Stephen Stills), broke it down into simple parts and made it accessible to all us aspiring guitarists. Excellent!
Thanks for all the lessons . I learned this song from the CSN song book when it first came out. That body slap is classic Stills. He does it a lot too. Learn the song to impress your friends and annoy your neighbors!😅
I noticed that you strum down at a upward angle on your pick,I always strum down straight, my pick is aimed straight at my guitar, never down never up,plus I play with the butt end side,I'm real insecure when it comes to hitting my chords,I don't hold the pick on the butt end,but in reverse because it gives me a thicker tone,I just wanted to share that with you,plus I mute certain chords to set a certain mood while I'm singing..🥰 Thanks for the Eye opening lesson Mrs.Bateman, I always leave with something good...
Hey Lauren tomorrow i'm gonna give you the result of having fun learning to play the guitar. And I will put on public, so everybody Can see and hear how amazing you are. God will bless you 🌞❌❌❌🌏
@@LaurenBateman It's done, I hope you like it, and you know Lauren's Theme, was made while I was watching you're tutorial simon & carfunkels sound of silence, still can't play it but 😉 I know how to fingerpick, thanks to......❌❌❌
NEIL YOUNG IS THE REASON I STARTED PLAYING IN 1978. ALSO LOVE CSNY. I BEEN WITH THE SAME BAND FOR THE LAST 15 YRS. PERFORMING EVERY WEEK. EXCEPT FOR AFTER A SURGERY FEB 28 FOR ABOUT 4 WEEKS.
The end of verse "twice she ran away" and "music is her name" may be my very first descently sounding vocals while I'm playing. Thanks so much for that perfect lesson on those parts. I can't stop playing and singing them now, it just feels so great! Heh!
Thanks Lauren, I enjoyed your lesson. My guitar teacher I’ve loved playing with 2.5 years has retired. After watching this vid I asked her for the chords and lyrics which she gave to me. There is a Bm in her version on a few lines. I think I’ll try it with the open Bm chord as it’s a tough chord for me to land. Once again I’m enjoying your webpage 🎸
Thank you Lauren appreciate you doing The song Southern Cross I ask you for it last month and I love the way you simplified the chords I think it’s a great song thanks again
Thank you so much for this. I don’t play guitar but I’m a beginning mandolin player and wanted to learn this song. I couldn’t find a mandolin tutorial but I was able to learn using your guitar tutorial!
L♥️VE this lesson! Great song to play on a whim. And enjoy the muting and changes in tempo! Thanks for all you do! Really appreciate you and your style.
WOW! Thank you so much! I am excited... I don't know if you remember when I asked if you could teach us how to play Southern Cross and you did it! YOU'RE AWESOME
What a great lesson from a wonderful teacher. The entire lesson was well laid out and very concise. Clearly explained and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the tabs throughout and your playthroughs, both often missing in others lessons yet extremely helpful for us 'late beginners'. This was the first video of yours that I have seen and easily earned a thumbs up and subscribe (neither of which I give out lightly.) Thank you and keep 'em coming!
I call that percussive strum patience on the down beat,very very nice,I need to work on that because I continually strum and sing like I'm running a race against time..
I will try to practice this 'karate chop' palm mute. I find it really difficult. I find it much easier to mute the strings with the left hand and I think that would get the same or very similar percussive effect end result . But maybe I am wrong on that and they are two distinctive sounds.
Hey Laura just started you are great the way you teach, how about a strum from Chris Stapleton. ‘Starting over’ big song easy strumming. Cheers, keep it up
Love the energy you play it with, that’s what I was looking for. Ever check out the Jimmy Buffett version on his Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays album? You play it more Jimmy style than CSN and I dig it, thanks
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This is a great one to add when someone asks “play something” when you are first starting out.
Yes!
Another gem that cements it. Laura is such an incredible teacher.
Thank you so much Gary.
On the body of the guitar- I was telling my oldest son, who was 5 at the time, parts of the guitar, and he said that would be the belly or the tummy of the guitar 😊
Ha ha. Cute.
I like your explanation of the nuances in the song. It's one of my favorites from CSN
Glad you enjoyed it.
3 chords, some intuitive strumming and lyrics that touch our eternal desires.
Beauty is simplicity and simplicity is truth.
Thank you Stephan Stills, this has stayed with me since the first time I heard it.
And thank you Lauren, for a wonderful tutorial.
Well said!
I love that tune,it's simple, only 3 chords, I love sailing tunes or Jimmy Buffet kind of feel,I used to sail the Pacific on a carrier,I'd love to learn to sail one day.
Keep smiling, your a great teacher,that's where you belong .
And I'm thinking of a Taylor acoustic, black is 👌
Thank you so much Kenneth
@@LaurenBateman call me Ken,you're welcome.
Great tutorial for Southern Cross, Lauren...well done! I'll be sharing this video with my grandchildren during my next lesson with them... I've been playing for 50+ years and teaching my grandchildren for 2...your videos make teaching the music I love so much easier for their learning styles. Thank you!
Please do! Glad to help ☺️
Thank you for sharing this. Very helpful! Those suspended cords work so well on a 12 string. Some song like this just cry out for a 12 string.
Glad it was helpful!
Lauren this was a song I learned on my own very early on in my guitar lessons and I loved it. It's SO simple a pattern. I wanted my instructor to work with me but he wanted me to understand the chord theory of suspended chords first so he had me hold off. So for those who care about such techno babble.
A major chord is Root, 3rd note and 5th note of a major scale. In our case, a D major chord is D, F#, A
A suspended (or sus chord) drops the third and adds either the 2nd or 4th note in the scale giving it that distinctive sound. It doesn't have to be a major chord to do this with but in this song.
D sus 2 is D, ->E, A (no F#) (E is the 2nd note of the D major scale (D, E)
D sus 4 is D, ->G, A (no F#) (G is the 4th note in the D major scale (D, E, F, G)
Another great song that adds that is Woman by John Lennon and my favorite example of a suspended chord. It's literally the first chord in the song.
Thanks!
Thanks Dave. Yes, I go over this music theory stuff in my Music Theory 101 course. Good stuff to know eventually. This sus stuff pops up all over the place.
Laura, I've learned much from you.. thank you.. great song..
You're so welcome. Happy to help
I have been playing for a long time, I think it's fun to see different arrangements of the same song. This is by far the best arrangement of Southern Cross I have found, Accurate, fun to play and so clearly taught. I have found that Lauren is simply the best. teacher on the web The best.
Terry, wow, thank you! That means a lot. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@LaurenBateman My pleasure Lauren. Much deserved and long overdue! 😀
Thank you so much. I love your lessons. There really easy to follow along to. You explain everything just right. Ive have learn so much on my strumming from you. I've watch hundreds and hundreds of videos on strumming and gotten nowhere. I really enjoy your lessons and thank you again. Enjoy this song also.
Dave, so happy to help. If you're interested, I have a whole course on strumming that you might find helpful.
www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/strumming
Such a fantastic song with heavy lyrics if you read about where Steven was at the time he wrote it.
Great lesson - just the right difficulty level for many of us beginner types! Many thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Love that Taylor. Sound is amazing
Thank you!
Lauren, relatively new to your CZcams channel (and I did subscribe) but I really enjoy your teaching style and the choice of songs that are available. I am a 63 year old beginner + and there are many songs from your channel that I can attempt to learn without being too difficult after some practice time.
Thanks for catering to all of us on the guitar learning spectrum. You are bringing me and others so much joy to finally learn how to play the guitar and have fun along the way. Well done!
You are so welcome!
Fantastic song and more fantastic tutorial danke !!
Any time
Always look forward to amother Saturday morning Lauren Lesson!! Thanks again!!
Hi Chris, Happy Saturday!
Outstanding. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
While all your videos that I've watched have been good, I think this one is the best. You took a very intimidating and complex song (by that equally complex writer/guitarist, Stephen Stills), broke it down into simple parts and made it accessible to all us aspiring guitarists. Excellent!
Aww thank you. That's my goal with each lesson. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for all the lessons . I learned this song from the CSN song book when it first came out.
That body slap is classic Stills. He does it a lot too.
Learn the song to impress your friends and annoy your neighbors!😅
My pleasure! 😊
I noticed that you strum down at a upward angle on your pick,I always strum down straight, my pick is aimed straight at my guitar, never down never up,plus I play with the butt end side,I'm real insecure when it comes to hitting my chords,I don't hold the pick on the butt end,but in reverse because it gives me a thicker tone,I just wanted to share that with you,plus I mute certain chords to set a certain mood while I'm singing..🥰 Thanks for the Eye opening lesson Mrs.Bateman, I always leave with something good...
Yes, watch this video here for more on your pick: czcams.com/video/Uts2bgdUyPQ/video.html
very cool! Thanks. I am rusty but will keep it going
Keep it up Henry.
I am one of your online students and I have learned so much from you! I can't thank you enough!! 🙂❤️
Fantastic!
You Have the Heart of a Teacher... Thank You!
Aww thanks!
Thanks for breaking down one of my favorite songs 🙏
Thanks for watching!
Hey Lauren tomorrow i'm gonna give you the result of having fun learning to play the guitar. And I will put on public, so everybody Can see and hear how amazing you are. God will bless you 🌞❌❌❌🌏
Woo hoo!!! Let's do it.
@@LaurenBateman It's done, I hope you like it, and you know Lauren's Theme, was made while I was watching you're tutorial simon & carfunkels sound of silence, still can't play it but 😉 I know how to fingerpick, thanks to......❌❌❌
cool!
Always discovering new rhythms...
This is a good one.
NEIL YOUNG IS THE REASON I STARTED PLAYING IN 1978. ALSO LOVE CSNY. I BEEN WITH THE SAME BAND FOR THE LAST 15 YRS. PERFORMING EVERY WEEK. EXCEPT FOR AFTER A SURGERY FEB 28 FOR ABOUT 4 WEEKS.
Thanks for sharing
Great lesson for a classic CSN song. Not too difficult but sounds good.
Ha h. Thanks!
The end of verse "twice she ran away" and "music is her name" may be my very first descently sounding vocals while I'm playing. Thanks so much for that perfect lesson on those parts. I can't stop playing and singing them now, it just feels so great! Heh!
Great lesson Lauren, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You’re welcome!
Thanks Lauren, I enjoyed your lesson. My guitar teacher I’ve loved playing with 2.5 years has retired. After watching this vid I asked her for the chords and lyrics which she gave to me. There is a Bm in her version on a few lines. I think I’ll try it with the open Bm chord as it’s a tough chord for me to land. Once again I’m enjoying your webpage 🎸
Yes, do whatever makes it easier for you.
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!
Loved the lesson!
Thanks Brenda.
How can I print outSweet Home Alabama Chords without getting your picture etc....
Thanks for the lesson
My pleasure!
Great song, great lesson
Thanks Steve.
You are awesome Lauren..another great lesson. Great job. Thank you so much 🙏🙏
You’re so welcome
Thanks, Lauren. Not entirely sure about the strumming pattern, but I'll keep at it.
Keep with the first pattern until you get the timing down.
Thank you Lauren appreciate you doing The song Southern Cross I ask you for it last month and I love the way you simplified the chords I think it’s a great song thanks again
John you're so welcome. I had quite a few people ask me for this one so I tried to get it done as quickly as possible.
Brilliant - thanks so much for this lesson Lauren. You’ve just added another song to my set list (and a first CSN song in that list to boot!) 👍🤗😎
Woo hoo!! Glad to help.
So much easier than other video I watched. Easier strumming. Thanks!
Oh good!!!
Great job Lauren!
Thanks!
Thank you!
You're welcome
Outstanding!
Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks for giving me what I need to play this beautiful song.
My pleasure!
Another AWESOME lesson, Lauren! Thank you soooo much! :)
Glad you liked it!!
Once again another Awesome lesson!!
You got it 😄
Sweet Taylor!
Agreed!
Thank you. Just got her this year.
Thank you so much for this. I don’t play guitar but I’m a beginning mandolin player and wanted to learn this song. I couldn’t find a mandolin tutorial but I was able to learn using your guitar tutorial!
You're very welcome!
CSN is one of my all time favs!! Looking forward to working on this
Awesome!
L♥️VE this lesson! Great song to play on a whim. And enjoy the muting and changes in tempo!
Thanks for all you do! Really appreciate you and your style.
Ann-Marie, thank you. I appreciate your kindness.
Awesome lesson.
Glad you liked it!
Great lesson and thank you !! You make it look easy though…
You are welcome!
Great lesson on a great CSN song!
You're welcome
WOW! Thank you so much! I am excited... I don't know if you remember when I asked if you could teach us how to play Southern Cross and you did it! YOU'RE AWESOME
Yes, you were one of many that asked for it. Happy I finally got it.
Love the Gretsch on the back wall.
Thanks that my George Harrison Gretsch.
Classic song! Great lesson! So much to learn, and so much fun. Thanks as always. 🙏🎸
You're welcome as always ☺️
Great lesson
Thanks Robert
Like it, Lauren. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
great lesson - every song's better with a red Camaro in the back!
Yeah! I have a 1968 RS
Sweet!
great lesson. And yes it's a little tricky to match the verses to to the chords. but I find that with most of these "simple" 3 chord songs. thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
@@LaurenBateman watched another one before yours, and it was not quite right. You nailed it though.
AWESOME!!!! I really really like your way of teaching Lauren. Thanks
Playa glad to help ☺️
Great lesson …I recommend a few Bluegrass gems …Tennessee..by Jimmy Martin or. Sunny side of the mountain…
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.
Best Tutorial Ever! Tks, One of My Favorite CSN Songs😎👍🎸
You're welcome Charlie
Great tutorial!
Thank you! Cheers!
Wish I could afford you in person. Great contents!
Thank you Amos. I do have an online course:
www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/courseyt
Great class! I have learned so much from you in a short time! Bravo Lauren!!!!!
You're welcome!
Beautiful Taylor 324ce builders edition
Thanks!
thank you for some reason i learn songs quicker the way you play. I am left handed so i have to think of things backsward or something.
Glad you enjoy them.
wonderful lesson. Very clear.just what I needed.thank you
Glad to help. Have a great weekend.
Ooooo.... I love this tune! Looking forward to learning this one. 🤗
Awesome!
What a great lesson from a wonderful teacher. The entire lesson was well laid out and very concise. Clearly explained and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the tabs throughout and your playthroughs, both often missing in others lessons yet extremely helpful for us 'late beginners'. This was the first video of yours that I have seen and easily earned a thumbs up and subscribe (neither of which I give out lightly.) Thank you and keep 'em coming!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great song, great lesson, thank you Lauren! I'm on it!
Rock on!
Good lesson
Glad you think so!
we all 🎸
love you
Aww thank you!
@@LaurenBateman always wellcome
You are just amazing in teaching and motivating. Thank you for this one Lauren ☮ Greets from Germany Willie 🕊🇩🇪
Thank you so much!
You’re so welcome Willie!
Awesome!
Thanks!
Another great lesson from a great instructor. I always loved this one and so fun to play - just wish I could sing it too and will work on that next!
Glad you liked it!
Great lesson,thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Working on it !!
Your heart seems so pure i had to subscribe. Please keep going
Awww thank you Stuart!
Superb👍👍👍
Thanks!
I call that percussive strum patience on the down beat,very very nice,I need to work on that because I continually strum and sing like I'm running a race against time..
Practice makes progress.
😅
I will try to practice this 'karate chop' palm mute. I find it really difficult.
I find it much easier to mute the strings with the left hand and I think that would get the
same or very similar percussive effect end result . But maybe I am wrong on that and they are two distinctive sounds.
Yeah, go with whatever is easier for you!
Just found your channel...great job. I have subscribed and look forward to browsing other things you've done.
Thanks for the sub!
You i good tech i m wachen from Botswana Gaborone 🇧🇼
Thanks for watching!
Excellent lesson video. Thanks for all you do!
You're so welcome Heather! Thanks for being one of my amazing students ☺️
About time! I requested something by CSN a while back and I LUV this song! Thanx!!!
Rock on. I do get to them in time. I have so many requests.
Hey Laura just started you are great the way you teach, how about a strum from Chris Stapleton. ‘Starting over’ big song easy strumming. Cheers, keep it up
Rock on. Thanks for the request. Need more country on the channel.
Amazing lesson, Mate! Thank you x 1,000!
You're so welcome!
You are so talented at teaching! 🤘
Aww thanks Lisa.
Revisited,getting better
Awesome! keep it up!
Love the energy you play it with, that’s what I was looking for. Ever check out the Jimmy Buffett version on his Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays album? You play it more Jimmy style than CSN and I dig it, thanks
I have not!!!!
Fabulous video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent...
Hey Lauren I grew up in the area too and appreciate your passion.
Oh awesome! Thank you.
Not everyone is a teacher, but you have it,,!
Appreciate that.
Sounther Cross
Like,like,😊
Thank you for the help
You're welcome
Do you anywhere close to Chicago I’ll drive to get lessons from yo