Strumming Guitar and Developing Your Rhythm

Strumming is THE KEY element to sounding good on guitar. You could be making the best chord shapes in the world, but if your rhythm isn’t there, the song won’t sound good.

Think about it this way: if you press your fingers down on the chord shapes, does the guitar make a sound? Nope!

Your strumming arm ACTIVATES the guitar and makes the music happen – that’s why we strum with our dominant hand!

Looking for some simple strumming exercises?

5-Minute Strumming Workout for Beginner Guitarists

Master strumming in just 5 minutes a day! Follow my simple, step-by-step workout for beginner guitarists to build rhythm, loosen your wrist, and play confidently.

Avoid common strumming mistakes...

8 Strumming Mistakes that will SABOTAGE your SOUND!

If your strumming sounds “off” it doesn’t matter how good your chord shapes are. There are some common mistakes that you may be making while strumming that can seriously harm your sound.

Getting a Good Strumming Sound: Pick or Fingers?

I recommend using a pick because it makes the whole process MUCH simpler – you just have to trust me on that…

The Best Way To Hold A Guitar Pick

Learn how to hold a guitar pick properly and how to use a guitar pick and get a better strumming sound. Now there are many ways to do it, but this is by far the most widely used method (for good reason)…

If you really don’t want to use a pick, I would still like to help you and make sure you are strumming properly…

Strumming Without A Pick – 3 Different Ways

A lot of people have noticed that I go between using a pick and not using a pick without really putting too much thought into it, and I’d like to share with you some strategies for strumming with fingers.

Just Getting Started? Need Help With The Basics? Download My Free eBook for Strumming & Rhythm Guitar Guitar tips and tricks, guitar chords chart and more.

Before You Go Off On Your Own And Learn A Bunch of Patterns…

I think you’d benefit from the concept taught in this lesson. It demonstrates the power of DYNAMICS – so you’re not just learning patterns, but the feeling behind them…

How to Add Expression to Your Guitar Strumming

Learn two simple, powerful techniques to make your strumming sound more expressive and musical. Perfect for guitar players ready to move beyond the basics.

3 USEFUL Strumming Patterns from ONE Rhythm

To help my students develop their rhythm early on, I show them this strumming pattern, and two variations that’ll give them immediate access to a musical concept called “dynamics”

6 Strumming Patterns That Work For ANY Song

These patterns have been carefully curated based on real data from approximately 350 song tutorials on my YouTube channel. So, get your guitar ready, and let’s dive into these essential strumming techniques!

The Most Common Strumming Pattern EVER!

This is the most common strumming pattern of all time and once you’ve gotten a hold of it, it will be the gateway to unlock all the other strumming patterns. It’s the most important pattern, hands down.

3 Strumming Patterns You NEED To Know!

We break down three essential strumming patterns that every guitarist should be able to play as well as general tips like how to strum a guitar, changing chords while keeping the strumming going and some tricks to improve your rhythm.

Need Help Developing Your Sense of Rhythm?

5 Beginner Guitar Strumming Tips That Actually Work

Discover 5 essential strumming tips for beginner guitarists to improve rhythm, feel, and technique. Includes easy practice tips and free resources to level up your playing.

Unlock Perfect Rhythm: The Trick to Master Your Guitar Timing

Strumming isn’t just about downstrokes and upstrokes in the correct order. It’s about getting them in the precise timing within each measure. This is where many players struggle.

5 Steps to Fix Your Rhythm and Sound More Musical on Guitar

Struggling with rhythm on guitar? In this lesson, I show you 5 simple steps to tighten up your timing and sound more musical – even as a beginner!

One SIMPLE CONCEPT will FIX Your Strumming and RHYTHM

The concept is simple: You wave your arm down and up – You make contact with or avoid the strings.

Learn How To Strum Guitar And Sing At The Same Time

From choosing the right song to breaking down strumming patterns, we’ve crafted a comprehensive guide to help you achieve the perfect blend of guitar and singing.

Go from Basic to ADVANCED strumming no matter your level

Unlock your hidden strumming potential as I unveil a simple yet powerful trick that propels your skills from basic to advanced, regardless of your current level.

4 EASY Ways To Use A Metronome And Practice Guitar

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, utilizing a metronome will improve your guitar playing, enhance your timing, and bring consistency to your practice sessions.

Struggling With Strumming? Try This Quick Fix

Discover why isolating upstrokes is crucial for many guitar players and how it can be a game-changer for your playing.

Older beginner with rhythm trouble?

These 2 patterns can fix your strumming. By the end of this video, you’ll be equipped with the tools to enhance your strumming abilities and enjoy a more rhythmic and musical playing experience.

Unlock Your Inner Rhythm: Guitar Practice Beyond the Strings

In this video, we’ll explore essential techniques for beginner rhythm development and strumming improvement on the guitar – WITHOUT using a guitar!

Feel the Groove: How to Strum Without Memorizing Patterns

Discover how to strum by feel instead of memorizing patterns using Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” Learn the secret to natural-sounding rhythm and unlock expressive guitar playing.

Strumming Patterns To Practice

3 Grooves That Will Make You Good at Acoustic Rhythm Guitar

I want to show you a cool little trick that turns your everyday chords – like E and C – into something colorful, rhythmic, and expressive.

Six Strumming Patterns on Guitar

Here are 6 incredibly common and useful strumming patterns, broken down in a way that will teach you how to count rhythm and feel it at a fundamental level.

3 Intermediate Strumming Patterns For Guitar

These essential strumming patterns will ensure you can strum along to almost anything. Take your strumming to the next level and learn these fundamental intermediate patterns on guitar.

The 3 Most Popular Guitar Strumming Patterns (And How to Use Them)

Learn the 3 most popular guitar strumming patterns used in hundreds of songs. Perfect for beginners looking to level up their rhythm and play full songs with confidence.

Want to spice up your strumming with some picking techniques?

There’s a lot more to it than simply playing downstrokes and upstrokes. Of course that’s where we all start, and making those essential motions helps us lock in to the rhythm. But once you’re feeling comfortable, you can add some picking and percussion techniques that’ll make your strumming sound next-level.