5 Exercises to Improve Rhythm - (Matt McCoy)

[@LahhsweetLife]

I wanted to thank you. I played guitar as a kid and teenager. When I was 15 I became pregnant with a little miracle, and had no choice but to sell all 6 of my guitars to be able to provide for her. My wonderful husband decided to surprise me with two new beautiful guitars this evening. When I picked it up, I realized I have to relearn almost everything I had known. I've been watching your videos for a few hours now and you've got me on the right track! Thank you so much. Subscribed and hope to see more videos in the future. God bless you and your family 💕

[@acousticselection]

LahhsweetLife awesome! thanks for sharing! I love getting notes like this! Best of luck on your playing and i'll keep the vids coming! you'll be back to jamming away in no time. keep me posted! tell your hubby good job on the guitar purchases! he's a good man!

[@pamelaogorman6387]

I stumbled across this video after picking up my guitar after several months of ignoring it, and your devotional brought me to tears. I needed to hear those words today, thank you. God bless you.

[@acousticselection]

awesome Pamela! thanks for reaching out.

[@twentythirddimension714]

Hey Matt, Seen some comments where people wasn't fond of your devotional at the end i was busy messing with the guitar and missed most of it. But stopped and played it back, it was a great message for me to hear today! Thanks, it made others displeased just know it was nice for me to hear and i completely support it. Thanks again

[@acousticselection]

awesome! Thanks for reaching out!

[@myalaynaangel]

Acoustic Selection haters gonna hate

[@stabysfavorites2080]

The devotional at the end made me feel it's ok to express your truth. We can't be the same as everybody else. We are free to express what we believe personally. I really appreciate the message, thanks. Helps me to have courage to express my truth more often (without hurting anybody else, that is.)

[@michaelbatyuk5302]

Awesome I'm a missionary out here in Urugauy for 6 months and found some time to learn the guitar strings are pretty easy but rhythm is what I'm having trouble with. What's awesome is that this is the first and most helpful video that came up and your Christian also so praise God!! Stay strong

[@dwaynemiller1066]

This is an oldie but a goodie for strumming the bar chords are up my alley

[@criskeathley5136]

I've been struggling with understanding how to strum. This made a lot of sense and I really like the devotional at the end. Believe it or not I just played my first song after watching this video. Thank the Lord for you and your ministry. I have only tried playing for about two months and I'm loving it. This gets me out from in front of the TV and in touch with the spirit in my walk with the Lord.

[@acousticselection]

awesome Cris! glad I am can help!

[@khoah9714]

"Take what you have, where you are and do what you can." Thank you!

[@acousticselection]

love that principle! my dad taught me that.

[@tylerrodriguez6213]

Matt, you are such a joy to learn from. I ask our Father to bless you. I love how you use this platform to reach people for the Kingdom. The fruit of the Spirit flows out in your presentations . Please receive this blessing: Father in Heaven, I ask that You pour out onto and into Your son, .Matt McCoy. I ask You to bring him more subscribers that he can share Your Gospel. You have gifted him with a wonderful ministry. It Your fruit in him that brought interest from me. I ask You Father that You use him to continue to grow Your Kingdom. Protect him from attacks from the enemy. Protect his family. Protect his ministry. You say that the attacks will come, that we will experience trials and hardships. I ask You Father to that in the midst of difficult times, cover Matt. I ask You, ck er his family. I ask You, to be his refuge and his strength. You are a strong tower. You are a MIGHTY GOD. YOU ARE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, yet You know our names...the number of hairs on our head...You know the plans You have for us ..plans to prosper us and not harm us. Oh how I praise You King Jesus. Bless Matt as he reads this prayer of protection and encouragement. You are so faithful. Thank You Jesus for hearing this prayer. Thank You for leading me to this channel. Thank You for inspiring me to want to learn guitar at this age. Thank You for Accustic Selections, and thank You for Matt. I pray this blessing over him and his family, in the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS! Amen and amen! Happy Monday my Brother In Christ! Tyler

[@acousticselection]

man Tyler, that made my day brother!!! thank you man!! made my day! God bless you!! I needed that!

[@tylerrodriguez6213]

@@acousticselection ALL GLORY TO JESUS! It's my joy! In His Grip, Tyler

[@samg7076]

I like what you said " Take what you have, where you are and do what you can". So encouraging.

[@samthomas5272]

i'm not even a christian but this man is the truth dude. i appreciate you. i took that last bit to heart.

[@acousticselection]

+Sam Thomas thanks Sam! look into who Jesus is...i recommend watching a few Andy Stanley messages. He totally changed the bible for me. (Check out the one called it's personal)

[@MrFurflyin]

Hey Matt, I just got a guitar a week ago and happened to stumble across your videos this evening. I did enjoy your video but I'm not quite advanced to the point of incorporating this lesson. I just wanted to post a message to tell you how great I thought the short devotion was. That is a great point and I'm glad that you are honoring God by doing that on the videos. Don't let the negative comments get you down. Remember, He said they hated Him first...... Check out 1 Peter 4:10, and keep up the good work!

[@acousticselection]

amen! thanks for the encouragement!

[@Wings91]

hey just wanted to say your tutorials are helping me so much.... God bless you Mr McCoy, and your family

[@acousticselection]

thanks Chez! you too!

[@martypailette5514]

Matt you are such a great teacher. I'm 48 and purchase an acoustic guitar 10 years ago and never learned to play. I've watched a few of you videos on the 1st 4 chords and strumming techniques and it is really working. thanks again for your help and the devotionals are a plus.

[@a5_muffin807]

"take what you have, where you are and do what you can" That sounds like the proper way (and rate) to grow.

[@franciscobobadilla8598]

Hey matt ivv been watching your tutorias to learn some songs ,and just finish watching this one and what u said in your devotional remind me of something, story made short ,, i learn guitar at 43 well was learning my self and a spanish leader was teaching music teory so i went and after the lessons i would stay to see them practice ,so one day he ask me to get up there and practice with them ,but i told them i didnt wanted to play ,just wanted to learn for me,, but thats how i started in the spanish worship team , so later the spanish group stop fir a minute, that was around 2011 ,2012, so one of our pastors ask if we wanted to sign up for the inglish team we could,but i wast sure, this is what u made me remember ,he said to me john will use you ,, if you have 50 % he will use those 50% ,so made me confident and i ask ,after he saw me playing he said yea i ll give you songs to practice and will call you , but ,, didnt, thats was ok i was serving as an usher too so ok, but he left after a few months ,another w pastor came ,he wa here before, so one day i sai to him ,i dont know why im saying this but ,what is it take to joying ur worship team ,he said come to my office and will chek it out ,ok ,so i went ,and sorprise after a week they put me on the list ,its been about 6 o 7 months now , him and the team are so humble,the first time that i play ,it was with his wife leading ,i was so nerviuse, so with this new pastor i feel that God is using what i have :) and im still learning ,,

[@haroldlockwood2134]

Hey Matt, I am 68 and I am just learning how to play. I purchased the Chord Buddy also to help me. I want to play Gospel and I believe God will help me. Thank you

[@rajeshji23]

May God bless you brother in Jesus name, very inspiring messages

[@AV-wh7yv]

Wow thanks brother! I have had a desire to learn to play the guitar lately and I finally got a guitar today and I came across your page. I felt like I wasn't talented enough to learn to play. I wasn't even sure if God wanted this for me but he kept putting the desire in my heart. If I'm capable and if it's for his glory then why not? You brought up the same exact thing of what God has been bringing up to me ! the parable of the talents. I have been thinking the same exact thing you said as well. I kept thinking I'm not good enough or talented to do this and that I have to have a certain type of husband for me to be used by God(my husband isn't saved sadly) career, etc but I felt somewhat God telling me through scripture that what I have and where I am today he can use for his kingdom if I am faithful with the little he gives me. This is amazing because I feel God confirming this to me. God has a lot in store. How amazing he is! Thanks for the devotion because I wasn't expecting it.

[@acousticselection]

+AV awesome! you can do it! Thanks for the encouraging words!

[@BonnyRoni]

The Lord will bless you for giving Him the credit.

[@jdizzle-hx2xq]

Thank you so much, i picked my guitar back up yesterday because of you. I have hope now I can actually play.

[@blairbaillie5105]

I like your method of teaching. It's clear and easy to see when I'm trying to play something new.

[@janjensen6188]

Thank you very much Matt for your excellent Strumming Lesson. It was very useful for me as a beginner. I wrote your vise words down: "Take what you have where you are and do what you can" I will show this video for my children and grandchildren. Dedicated persons are always worth to listen to and you are a truly dedicated person THANKS. Best regards from Jan Jensen Denmark

[@pvpv6969]

take what you have, where you are, and do what you can. Amen!!

[@brianodonnell1384]

Hi Matt. Thanks for the guitar training, and the message at the end was so cool. Love ya heaps.

[@randaldunkle]

Great lesson - may God bless!

[@gregorywoodenberg9707]

You are absolutely awesome Matt .Your lessons are so easy to follow. Really inspired by the message at the end . God bless your ministry.

[@marysugar3840]

You are a great teacher and I love your devotions. Thank you and God bless you!

[@MrJhinson26]

Appreciate your videos Matt and really appreciate the devotional. Thanks for taking time to help others out. :)

[@acousticselection]

thank you Joey. It's my pleasure brother!

[@Rajnish_Narula]

Great message at the end,in addition to the guitar techniques.. God bless you Matt!

[@acousticselection]

glad I can help!

[@Judah123en]

More than a guitar lesson... Thank you for that last bit! God Bless you!

[@nasexpressions-nazfrank4050]

THE COMBINATION IS AWESOME ...GOD AND GUITAR ..ONE IS SURE TO BE GOOD TANKS MAN

[@bertvangelswijk2985]

For me the strumming patters is rather difficult. Thanks for you explanation. It is good to see that the Lord is using your talents to help me. Greetings from Holland. Bert

[@Bdb83]

Awesome....Jesus and a guitar lesson...cant go wrong... God Bless

[@acousticselection]

amen!

[@jjszor4359]

Keep the devotional coming - I am grateful for it. DON'T stop devotionals - if naysayers don't like it they do have the privilege to seek other videos who don't care to leave their audience on a high note. Everytime you do this the angels in heaven rejoices. Stay blessed my friend.

[@acousticselection]

Thank you for your encouragement!!

[@nealmclaughlin6821]

Very helpful, simple and honest approach. Just bought my first guitard at 55 and starting to get the hang of it. I now know several basic cords but it like you said. The mental aspect of strumming and changing chords is now my challenge. I will succeed.

[@tazmania1837]

Thank you Matt.God has blessed you with a talent.Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@mattpeters6224]

Loved the lesson and devotional, thank you Matt. Beautiful new Taylor.

[@ff4kain]

Great tutorial on strumming !-An Athiest and fellow guitarist

[@curacaokidd]

brother you got some of the most useful stuff on youtube and your presentation is excellent.

[@roberthurtado9784]

this exercise helped a bunch felt good to try something new and fresh.

[@annduguay1546]

Thanks so much Matt for doing these videos! I just picked up an acoustic guitar after many many years of not playing and you've got me back strumming and loving it! :)

[@ajmata1]

i like someday to join you and sing along with you in church, you have taught me alot. god bless

[@1220freddie]

fantastic job, Matt. good teacher. your pointers finally "clicked" in me; with my rhythm struggles. good job and thank you. God bless.

[@Hrts4Kur0mi]

Nice tutorial I learned songs because of you!!! God Bless You And He Will Do Great Things With You!!!

[@NotInService]

Thanks Matt I think that a few good words are better than a whole sermon sometimes and those last few words really do say it all thanks for sharing your music and your faith

[@roguefive512]

Thank you for the message sir and God Bless you. I enjoy watching your guitar tutorials. "Take what you have where you are, and Do what you can."

[@Nytmaer]

I've watched so many videos, and yours the one that helped me out. It provided the one thing explained in the best possible way. Thank you.

[@acousticselection]

Nytmaer cool! glad I could help!

[@jeremybeach242]

I just watched this and have never considered doing something like that. I'm definitely going to work something like this into my exercises. Thanks doooooodd

[@miracleward]

Dear Matt..thank you so much for this video...especially the last part. "Take what you have, where you are, and do what you can" Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to hear today. I wrote it down and pasted it on my cupboard and I'm going to apply it..God has spoken to me through you...thank you so much!...God bless!

[@ronblack9181]

Matt, it was my first time watching your instructional videos, and I really loved the overall gospel messages, and the exercises. Can do make a video on the 1/3 beat?

[@nickg5627]

I found your website and I like the tips and tricks I been playing for little less than a year now and your website helps me a ton. Thanks you

[@acousticselection]

awesome Nick...thanks for the kind words! best of luck on your guitar journey and let me know if I can ever be a help. God bless!

[@toddmcgraw6082]

God bless thank you for getting me playing it's something I've always wanted to do and now I'm doing it

[@ChosenbyGod]

Thanks Matt for I like your video I am a pastor and I am learning guitar for worship this video is very useful for me.

[@acousticselection]

awesome! Praise the Lord Sachin!

[@ChosenbyGod]

Praise the Lord

[@mishkanjha4629]

Sachin Masih Yeshua bless your’ll PS Sachin and Brother Matt

[@gavinfaustmann6353]

Matt buddy you such inspiration !!! praise God

[@klaicmozena9810]

Great lesson and message. Thanks, God bless you

[@acousticselection]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@masfiqurrahman3623]

Matt u r an awesome man,bro..Keep up the confidence and the good work...Want more videos on strumming(Advanced) Pls Pls

[@chrismooney2434]

Thanks for your generosity Matt! learned a ton. appreciate the words of inspiration. Blessings.

[@lasersox]

Subscribed so that I'll remember to "know what I have, be where I am, and do what I can".

[@acousticselection]

amen brother!

[@mariecagliari]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! Your videos are such an answer to prayer. Especially love your bible teaching at the end. Keep it up brother. God's blessing on you.

[@acousticselection]

thanks so much Marie! I appreciate the kind words and encouragement. So glad I am able to help you out.

[@namusamal7909]

May Lord bless you more and more in your guitar teaching style I love it so much and it was help me more than last of other guitar 🎸 lesson . thanks you so much...

[@laveniagoundar1509]

Amen brother May God be with you

[@jameslangdale8485]

Thanks Matt, this really helped me.

[@marieriddick8388]

Great exercise, this will help me a lot, thanks for sharing.

[@gzackerman]

Thank you for a great lesson, and an even greater devotional! I'm going to post it on my office wall.

[@barrybivins]

Love your guitar lessons and your devotion to God almighty

[@provessorkayoss9089]

Thanks. I was really struggling with South of Heaven by Slayer. Very helpful.

[@nicholashowell6852]

mart your awesome, thanks for the help on the guitar as well as spiritually.

[@nageshm2017]

I have always struggled with rhythm.Great lesson!

[@zenyparas4449]

thanks you for your teaching me how to guitar and God bless you come Amen

[@microphonemike4835]

Cool I gotta Start Back Somewhere. Money Matt Always Comes Thru!

[@acousticselection]

yes sir!! thanks bro!

[@JohnDoe-dp9me]

Great video and love the saying at the end

[@bananaalmond8279]

this video is of immense help.. for a beginner.

[@larrysmith5637]

This has help a lot glad I found it Thank You and for your time to do this . Amen

[@willwebb9833]

Thanks so much for the up lifting message and strum lesson, I needed both, thanks

[@leonardmatthaus531]

Great video! Thank you from germany

[@leepg627]

Thanks for your guitar lessons and the message you shared.

[@acousticselection]

my pleasure Lee!

[@habijoseph392]

Thanks a lot Matt.....this has been such an awesome practice for me. I'v learned to Take What I Have Where i am to Do What i Can.

[@jamesb12356]

Hey matt just stumbled across your videos thank you so much iv'e been thinking of getting an accoustic guitar i really want to try and teach myself off you tube. Thank you for this video and explaining things so well,its my dream just be able to pick the guitar up at home and play a couple of oasis tunes in th back garden sending lots of love from the Unighted kingdom keep doing your thing mate.

[@davidreneer7806]

Great job brother - love the lessons and the message

[@b2b545]

I really like how you incorporate God into playing guitar, shows that there are still good people in the world. Class act, thank you Matt.

[@ashishvivian2224]

People don't need God to be good. Every human has both good and bad in them. It's absolutely a choice one makes about how to live his/her life. God is someone one must believe in, in order find humbleness and a simple lifestyle.

[@cullenscott2022]

I know I've never had someone stop me on the side of the road and try to convince me God isn't real. Had plenty of aggressive ignorant people try and stop me on the side of the street and tell me that I should read the bible yet can't tell me why gay marriage is wrong, how every animal in the world fit on a boat built by one man, nor how we have rocks on the planet that are over a million years old but the bible says the earth is not even a hundred thousand years old. Religion is for people who don't have the balls to take responsibility for their own life and need something else to blame it on.

[@michaelgillen9961]

Bret B =2

[@lilith4961]

Come on folks I dont share their religious views either but attacking them aint going to be useful or good.

[@nonspinalhuman9117]

Don't judge all people on the basis of one's comment. Protestants aren't the only believers nor Christians in the world.

[@chizasiame7464]

thanks for the help brother keep on doing the Lords work man....God bless

[@noninaesperasnzate9495]

thanks for sharing this video, it's inspired me playing guitar, remain bless,,,

[@acousticselection]

+Nonina Esperasnzate great! Glad I can help! have a great day!

[@noninaesperasnzate9495]

thumbs up!!!

[@sandilandi9801]

Great lesson and Awesome Devotional ♥️🎸🎶🇺🇸

[@andreleonard4754]

God bless you brother, thanks for the lesson

[@rdeleon039]

Excellent lesson Matt !!!

[@acousticselection]

Thank you!

[@jeremy4207]

God bless you brother.

[@otisredding4346]

Hi Matt thanks for all the great lesson you have put online, As a beginner I am taking things slow using a lot of your techniques which really have helped me my question to you is on the practice of beginner strumming 1 2 3 down up I like to use the metronome for timing what would be the setting on the metronome for this strumming pattern? Keep up the excellent work and thanks again

[@faithfulservant5698]

Thanks for the lesson, great devotion too!

[@robertabarnes4299]

Thank you very much!!! Just what I needed ! Now to practice it. God Bless

[@acousticselection]

i hear ya Roberta! you can do it! stick with it.

[@rexchristian3067]

The first time you said that saying I have never for got that saying thank you Mr Matt

[@dilipdhawan]

Thank you brother. I was watching the strumming pattern but you answered my situation. I know what to do.

[@iiiFireDoGG]

Wow I can't believe I missed this video! Thanks for the link matt!

[@acousticselection]

no problem! you'll get it..just keep on keepin on!

[@dankydude420]

Amen man, praise the lord for everything.

[@breakerparsons253]

love those sliding technique chords...wow just felt love instantly form those chords went right through me, love the tips too thanks mate, I'm a subscriber :-)

[@JokeJoshua]

God bless you 4 the lecture. pls whats the fingering for sliding technique.

[@JoLeng205000]

Hi Take what you have, Do where you are n do what you can!

[@osmanmduarte344]

amen God bless you more brother

[@leontiafernandes67]

thank you very much for this video it helped me God bless you

[@jjszor4359]

God bless you

[@danielalwin1127]

i have found in my life what to do the last three words are very powerful to thank to god to watch

[@acousticselection]

Daniel alwin amen Daniel! have a great day brother!

[@danielalwin1127]

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