Wish You Were Here Guitar Lesson - Cool Intro + Strumming!

Wish you were here guitar lesson - Cool Intro + Strumming! ✅ Support Lauren's Channel by Purchasing her 7 LEVEL GUITAR SYSTEM: http://www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/courseyt

Welcome to my Wish You Were Here guitar lesson! In this video, I’m going to break down one of Pink Floyd’s most iconic songs and show you how to play it in a way that’s fun, approachable, and sounds great. I’ll guide you through the simplified intro so you can capture that classic feel without getting stuck on tricky transitions. We’ll cover the main chords you’ll need—C, D, A minor, E minor 7, and A7sus4—and I’ll show you exactly how to make those changes smooth and natural.

I’ll also teach you how to combine little lead licks with strumming so you can add dynamics and texture to your playing. We’ll start off simple with a beginner-friendly strumming pattern, then build it up as the song progresses, just like the recording does. You’ll also get tips on hammer-ons, rhythm changes, and how to keep playing even when you make mistakes.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to confidently play the intro, verse, and strumming patterns for Wish You Were Here. Grab your guitar, follow along, and let’s make this classic tune part of your repertoire.

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⏱ Wish you were here Chapters: ⏱

0:00 – Welcome & Lesson Overview
0:22 – Chords You’ll Need (C, D, Am, Em7, A7sus4)
1:18 – Intro Chords & Transitions
2:31 – Simple Strumming Pattern (Down, Down, Down-Up)
3:24 – First Lick + Hammer-On Tip
5:22 – Combining Lead & Strumming
6:35 – Moving into A7sus4 + Second Lick
9:26 – Verse 1: Basic Strumming Pattern
11:29 – Verse 2: Adding Dynamics
13:38 – Playthrough Example
17:15 – Playing Through Mistakes & Final Tips

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Lauren :)

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