Beginner Guitar Strumming Patterns You MUST Know!

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Pattern 1 - 1:54 DD DUDU Pattern 2 - 4:13 DUM UDUM UDUM UDUM Pattern 3 - 8:44 DDDU DDDU Pattern 4 - 10:06 DD UDUD DUD Pattern 5 - 12:38 DDD UU UDUDU

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[@KevinORourke25]

I know that Marty says this is for beginners but it is really for anyone who plays. I see alot of people who have been playing for a long time that could use work and practice on the strumming (me included). Kevin O'Rourke

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Hey Marty, thank you for the Beginner Guitar Strumming Patterns that we must know. Greatly Appreciated! I was reading an article in the May 2020 Guitar Player magazine on Celisse Henderson. She mentioned she was learning guitar and that she searched 12 bar blues on KZbin and found great videos by you. You should be very proud of how much you have inspired and helped so many guitarist reach their potential. Although for me, My goal is to just to have my that my wife not cringe when I play :-). If you did not see the article, let me know and I can send you a PDF copy.

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[@foxhound5702]

Hey Marty, I just want to say as a player who's probably at the half way point between immediate and advanced, this is really great to go back to basics every now and then. Strumming patterns are something people really should start adding to their day to day practice routines. Alot of people who follow your channel and been playing for a number of years will probably overlook this strumming pattern video because its just a case of "Ahh nah I dont need to see his videos on basics" But i really appreciated this one alot, strumming patterns isn't something i've really practiced hard at, it seems to just come naturally to me as i'm learning songs or just mucking around, but I think i might start adding these patterns to my practice routine. Thanks a bunch man, be great to see some more videos on blues licks in the near future too. Thanks Marty, Stay safe Brutha!!!

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[@chico253]

I am a lefty that just picked up a guitar. I had a real dilemma deciding whether I should learn lefty or righty but I decided right. My right hand feels so clumsy uncoordinated trying to strum but I’m pushing though. This video has been a huge help for me. Thank you!

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I am also a lefty but been playing a right very frustrating but I’m keeping it going

[@MrCoffeekelly]

Anyone else think he had a smoke break somewhere in the middle of this video? Lol. Number 3 is actually number 4. Number 5 is all over the place. He starts out down up down then switches to down down down. Lol still a great video! Best guitar teacher on KZbin

[@tracygilman2662]

I've been playing with guitar for many years. Lots of books and scales...None of those books mentioned strumming patterns. I knew I was missing something. My music was all sounding the same. Then I realized I strummed everything basically the same. So I've been looking to widen my strumming repertoire and of course, there you are with the help. I love all your videos. Thank you sooooo much 😁

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Marty I'm a true beginner. Tried to play for a few years and said this is to hard. After discovering you on KZbin I've regained my tenacity for learning guitar. Keep up the good work. Thanks

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Awesome lesson! I often feel it’s my right hand that needs so much more work than the left. Thank you!

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Hey I just wanted to thank you! I’ve been playing guitar since December of last you because of you. Thx to you I now know chords and strumming and songs. Thank you so much for bringing music into my life☺️

[@CHAMPDOGZ]

Thanks man.. I've had moments where everything feels right like its clicking then i lose it, during the last strumming pattern i started doing what you said then i just started improvising the strumming & switching chords and everything sounded great everyone in my house look at me like wow & they've been hearing me play some crappy music since March 2020 its now late January 2021 and i think it actually clicked it felt good just flowed nice and idk just felt natural i guess... Thanks man

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I don't even play old rock but years ago I learned all the 80 and 70s hits we all know and love and I think it's always smart for us to try other styles. As my own music I'd say it's like a alternative blues folk but I love how random jazz is. It let's u feel the music instead of only note structure.

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I’ve been playing for awhile but never got the Handel on strumming so this is very helpful

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I was really vibing with that "Up down down down" song :) This is the mark of true musician. You could probably make an accompaniment for a phone book recitation and make it an engaging performance.

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[@davidkenworthy2403]

Marty, gr8 video! A quick follow up video would be to do the same patterns and explain the musical count or what the notations would be and how it would be written out on leed-sheets. Just a suggestion! Maybe it would not be a short video! Blessings Dave

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Being a 100 percent KZbin learned guitarist, strumming was by far the hardest thing to learn for me. Very helpful video, as usual Marty.

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David Johnson how long have you’ve been playing guitar for ?

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Day three for me as a complete beginner & I'm really enjoying your lessons. As you kept going faster with the "down down down up up up down up down up" I just couldn't help but laugh cause I couldn't keep up lol. I wrote all these down and will practice. Thanks so much, I'm having fun👍👍

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Excellent as always! I think it would be great if you could mention songs that go well with each strumming pattern! Thank you very much!

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I’ve been playing two years now and you’ve helped me get through it to almost advanced but I’m just coming back to basics to fill knowledge gaps

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beginner learning guitar. I am still speaking drums 1&2& , but I think I am grasping this great lesson. Thanks Marty drum speaking for over 50 years

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I got left behind during lessons as I struggled to get my strumming hand going, basically got forced out, haven't played since. Might just pick it back now this video is out, cheers Marty!

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Hey Marty! I've got a quick request for a song tutorial. I would love to learn goodbye angels by the red hot chili peppers because it is by far my favourite song right now, but I can't find any good tutorials

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[@cynbillings]

Marty, this is by far one of the most fun and helpful videos for my beginner skills. It satisfies rhythm, the fun of strumming, and finally with the Jack Johnson shuffle at the end, it feels like a real accomplishment!! Very appreciated! ...and uplifting, joyful! Needed for times like now!!

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You are my first guitar guru. Love the way you slowed things down so we can see the strum pattern.

[@rahuldeshpande3516]

Marty this is awesome! There's a small error though. For the last pattern, in the beginning you mentioned its 'down up down' but then later on, you played down, down up for the beginning portion - just wanted to point out. Besides that, this tutorial is amazing and I learned so much from it. Your teaching style is incredible, thank you for creating this video and sharing with us Marty! Subscribed!

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These lessons on strumming patterns really help with my 🎸 playing

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Fantastic, I love how slow and clear this is!!

[@richard4058]

I'm curious how do you know when to strum up or down when learning a song

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Thanks for this. I was searching for beginners strumming for handicapped person. This will definitely help. I will be checking out the rest of your videos. Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours.

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Spot on perfect lesson Marty!

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For the strum pattern at 00:25 I immediately thought of Jack Johnson! Edit: Welp, you just confirmed haha

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Props my friend, i just started guitar not long ago. A month tops haha, you have been more helpful than i can put in words, keep it up! Bring us more videos!!

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if you struggle with this like i do write on a piece of paper 1 + / 2 + / 3 + / 4 + then under it write D D D U D U etc.... and look at it while you play

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When I upgraded my first pic I felt pretty cool ngl. Lol This is awesome very helpful! Nice! ❤️I did like the same damn chords for a good while. For the first 6 months at least . Guitar really is super hard. Even though I’m sure my progress could be better. I know that I’ve come along way! I’ve made videos about my progress and it’s funny af to look back upon. Can’t wait to see my progress in another year or so! I’m just now at a point where I feel things are clicking more and more. There really are no short cuts with guitar. Oh and Happy 420 y’all lol it’s gonna be a great day! ✌🏻🎸🤍

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Hey marty!!! Love your tutorials, theyve taught me almost everything I know!! Can you please do a lesson on Catch Hell Blues by the White Stripes? I love the song, but I dont know how he makes the sound in that song.

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So glad for these videos man, you’ve inspired me to pick up my old guitar and learn some tunes in this corona period! Cant wait until i can afford a full size guitar and really kick it 🤣

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Truly a great teacher and artist...I've learned alot....thank you!

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[@vicpnut1]

I’ll be damned .... being a long term beginner ( very long , too long but I keep on strumming/ working at it when I can ) I thought I’d know and or easily nail these beginner strum patterns ... but only the second one and I’m already in need of wood shed day for this one strum w/ a “chuck “pattern... if these are in order of difficulty then by the fifth pattern I will have needed a full week to get these down ... yeah I know I’m slow , did you think I was joking with the “long term beginner “ statement ? Lol years of learning many starts to songs , riffs , progressions and never completing a full song ....

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Could you please make a video on God's Country by Blake Shelton?

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Great stuff Marty. Love that 2nd pattern the most

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Enjoying your lessons. Thank you. 👍

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Awesome video Marty!

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Hey Marty I just subscribed to your channel I dig ya buddy u don’t take yourself too seriously and it appears that your a fun dude and I’ve learned several songs from u that’s why I finally subscribed. But now I’m looking to develop my own sound and style I was told a long time ago not to get used to playing others peoples songs so u don’t get used to their sound and style making it hard to develop your own later on when u get good enough for your own. Do u have any advice or exercises I can can practice to work on my own sound and style?

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Thanks Marty I needed this for a sond I'm writing. I love your videos and your attitude.😃

[@FilaStary]

Ive been playing active for like 6-7 years... But i always have problems with s.patterns , always play just one or two . But this video ? Thanks a lot

[@masa44213]

Thank you so much! What chords should i use for these?

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thanks for all your videos buddy! great stuff!

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Thank you sir for this tutorial. I appreciate

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Great content and patterns! Thanks Marty!!

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Hey could you do a video on how to set up your amp and what setting you should have on it for different rules

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Another epic video, thanks marty and congratulations on 2 million subs!

[@startover125]

Thank you so much Marty, thank you for the uptown strumming patterns, up down LOL is what I meant to say, actually uptown may not be a bad word for it! I don't type only talk to my phone and sometimes it doesn't say exactly what I want to, but I do want to say thank you so much Marty I hope your health is coming back strong God bless you you are an amazing inspiration!!

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Heeeeey what's up Marty? I'm a big fan and I think you should do a lesson on Sweet Baby James by James Taylor. Also congrats on 2 million subs!

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Thanks for making your videos your lessons have really helped me and your really good at playing guitar who knows maybe this will Help blast off into a big career Of mine