How to Play 'Imagine' by John Lennon on Guitar - Acoustic Guitar Lesson

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[nataliasmetanina]

That feeling when you just sat down for a moment and learned a whole new song.

[claytonljenkins]

There are many guitar teachers but only one Marty Schwartz

[yechielerps]

I never played guitar before. But I bought one last week in order to learn how to play this divine song. So thanks for this lovely lesson. And thank Goodness it's free.

[clintu]

You made this vid 6 years ago and it’s still teaching people as it will continue on - thanks Marty !

[dr.debajyotibose]

That reaction from Marty at 0:48 tells you how emotionally heavy and profound this song is. That is the power of music. Cheers !

[Jacob_EstateAgent]

The best online guitar teacher of our era .

[kalbra]

I just randomly bursted into tears without warning and this action is very out of my character. But I just sat and I just imagined me playing this song in front of all of my friends and loved ones and asking them to put their arms around each other's shoulders while I play and just for them to sing along as i play. This very thought is what brought me to tears. John Lennon and this song is so beautiful and i thank music every day for giving me feeling and a higher appreciation of life.

[griffinwilcox]

Marty you're my favorite tutorial guy on YouTube! I can never learn from any of the other guys except you and your song selection is the best :) keep posting!!

[VID]

Thanks for teaching this song. Learning it for my dad, who’s been in ICU with COVID since December. He loves this song - can’t wait to play it for him. Really appreciate all you do Marty.

[Stranger-uh]

Today 40 years ago the world lost a Hero, a Friend, and one of the Beatles. :(

[Tsnackle]

Just a bonus tip in the song when John switches to the E7 he adds an extension and If you wanna play it on the guitar just put your pinky on the 3rd fret b string

[strumalong]

Fourty years since his passing and his music is still so relevant! Great easy tune to learn and strum along!

[roymillerz]

Lennon, The Legend still gives you Goosebumps, even 3 decades after his death.

[markcolegrove]

Truly my favorite.i have loved this song since I was a youngster.i played this in front of my girlfriend for the first time and we both cried. It was amazing. Thanks for changing my life Marty.

[MeJust]

This is definitely my lockdown goal😁, to think i only started playing guitar four weeks ago

[robertbain]

Love that you include the licks that give the song its characteristic sound!

[lizstrangesavage]

Special lesson for today for sure. Thanks Marty. Love and miss John. 12/08/2022

[alexmora]

Almost feels like Marty wants to cry . This song is legendary!

[darrenwhitney]

There are many good guitar players but very few are also good teachers. I have been playing for 35 years or so with no formal instruction, you have filled that void for me, thank you.

[blackravensolutions]

Perfect! Need this song now more than ever.. for me to play on the streets! Thank you Marty! Hero!