Summer of 69 Guitar Lesson - 2 Chord Verse!

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Hey guitar enthusiasts! 🎸 Lauren Bateman here with another fun and easy guitar tutorial — this time we’re diving into “Summer of '69” by Bryan Adams! This classic rock anthem has an incredibly simple structure — the verse and intro are just TWO CHORDS: D and A. That’s right, two chords and you're already rocking.

In this video, I’ll walk you through everything from the chord transitions to the strumming patterns — including how to add rhythmic accents and palm muting to really make it sound like the original recording (even on an acoustic guitar!). We’ll even break down the chorus progression, talk about some barre chord alternatives, and dive into that epic interlude using suspended chords to add depth and flavor.

This lesson is beginner-friendly but packed with tips that even intermediate players will appreciate. Want to follow along with the rhythm? I’ve got the strumming counts and techniques right on screen — and remember, you can slow it down using the gear icon if you need to practice.

🎵 Grab your guitar and let’s rock out to “Summer of '69”! Don’t forget to check out my palm muting tutorial linked in the video for extra practice.

👉Follow along with my Summer of 69 guitar lesson notes:
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⏱ Summer of 69 Guitar Lesson Chapters: ⏱

00:00 – Intro & Song Overview
00:27 – Verse Chords: D & A
01:11 – Basic Strumming Pattern (Eighth Notes)
02:02 – Rhythm Accents & How to Apply Them
02:55 – Palm Muting Technique Explained
04:38 – Accent Practice with Palm Muting
06:07 – Chorus Chords & B Minor Alternatives
07:30 – Chorus Strumming & Timing
09:05 – Interlude Overview (Suspended Chords)
10:22 – Interlude Chord Breakdown (D & A Variations)
12:33 – Interlude Rhythm Practice with Singing
16:03 – Full Song Playthrough

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