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In this concise tutorial, Lauren Bateman walks guitar enthusiasts through playing the verse of Buddy Holly’s classic “Peggy Sue.” She explains the continuous eighth‑note strumming pattern (down‑up sequences covering each beat), outlines the three open chords used (A, D, and E), and highlights sections with split measures where the pattern is halved. After detailing the rhythm and chord changes, she demonstrates the verse while a second speaker sings a snippet of the lyrics, illustrating how the strumming aligns with the vocal line.

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