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Feeling relaxed is a vital part of strumming. It should feel easy, not hard! The key is to practice the same pattern until it feels easy. When you've mastered the pattern, you'll be able to relax. Mute the strings and focus on the pattern, making it sound relaxed. And always make sure to keep the rhythm going, don't lose it.
- First Things First!
- Beginners, Thin Picks Are Your Friends
- How to Count Up Strums
- How to Strum Upwards
- How to Practice with The Metronome
You should know by now that up strums happen on the "and" counts. If you're following my Beginner Guitar Course, we covered counting andsin the previous lesson. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, click here and learn how to count the upbeats. :)
Before we get started, I recommend getting a skinny tiny pick. That will make a big difference. In this lesson, I’m using this 0.38mm pick, which is ideal for beginners. 🚨 Avoid thicker picks when you're learning how to strum the guitar - they can make strumming very difficult! In the future, you'll find that a thicker pick might sound better. How...
Up Strums happen in between each down strum. When counting your strumming pattern, you’ll play upstrokes during "and" counts. Use the image below as a guide. Here, the up strum is the U and the and.
First, let's focus on your strumming hand. Strum your guitar on muted strings. Hit all the strings on your way down, then all strings on your way up. Keep your hand steady, and move your strumming hand to the beat. During the up strum, you’ll want to pull slightly away from your guitar. Typically, you won’t play all the string on the up strums. You...
To practice, you'll want to make sure your four down-strums stay even. A metronome will help you do this. Don't have one yet? Use my very own free online metronome! :) Set your metronome somewhere in the range of 60-100bpm. I recommend setting it at 80bpm. Your up-strums should fall right between the metronome clicks. You might prefer playing at a ...
I always reiterate the importance of moving your hand consistently when you strum. For instance, if we play 1+2+3+4+, we use down strums on beats and up strums on offbeats (the "and" s), keeping our strumming hand moving throughout. Even if you don't strum on every beat, your hand should continue moving up and down. 💡 Master Strumming ...
Feb 13, 2023 · Practice with a metronome, gradually increasing your speed until you feel comfortable playing more complex patterns. Strum along with this metronome, strumming on each quarter note. When the motion is fluid, try strumming on each eighth note. This is 2x the speed vs strumming on quarter notes.
Here are six things you can do immediately to improve your tone and sound like a pro when you strum: 1. Move From the Wrist. Most of the motion should be coming from your wrist. Strum a chord and look to see if this is happening. Movement from the elbow should be reserved for when you want to accent something and strike a chord or two just a ...
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