How To FIND the Strumming Pattern for ANY Song

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[@justinguitar]

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[@paukahdus]

I can't believe this. As a kid I started playing many different instruments, but quit all, because no teacher could teach me the rhythms in a way I could keep up. I know the meaning of the notes, just never got my brain to put it to practice. Now I'm starting with string instruments as an adult, but once again hit the rhythm wall. And then Justin comes along and makes it understandable to my adhd-dancer-brain. Thank you so much @justinguitar ❤

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[@l4nzel0d]

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[@stephanzinn4614]

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[@justinguitar]

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[@thomasdude2082]

He is a guitar super hero indeed.

[@JimLane-r7l]

Been playing for 65 years. Have been a gigging musician. Now playing in church praise band for 13 years. No problems with any song..99% by ear. No rhythm difficulties. Play funk/Rand B as a side project. No problem. Was intimidated in thinking that I couldn't understand these concepts to pass along to my friends and students. At 14:01 I had to stop your video and shout and giggle. I am able to not just do it...I am beginning to "get it". Knew when I saw you mention Rhythm Maestro that you would be the clear path to understanding. God bless you Bro Justin!

[@lilgreenmomo]

Rhythm / strumming was something that was never actually taught to me over the several attempts I had to learn guitar as a kid, and that's partly why I stalled. It was only learning the tick tock strumming method & when it was pointed out that rhythm guitar is often based around drum beats through KZbin lessons that it finally made sense. I'm so grateful to you and a couple of other KZbin guitar teachers for putting this information out there for anyone like me to find.

[@justinguitar]

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[@derry3344ii]

I am 62 years and was always interested in picking up the guitar I finally did 6 weeks ago and my big struggle was the strumming I had difficulty getting away from strumming to the syllables of a lyric which frustrating the hec out of me until I came across Justin. I would like to thank Justin from my heart for his teaching 👍 what a guy ❤️

[@ruthspringett6230]

I’m 65 been playing through covid and still struggle with timing - your post gives me hope ❤

[@jussimatikainen4681]

I have been playing guitar for 10 years and first I did not get it why teacher was always talking about metronomy or drum beat while practice with guitar. Much later on I got it when I was using that for like a year. It really helps all the aspect of music. I agree that 50 % of music is the rhythm. Well done Justin!!

[@joseph-ow1hf]

Finally someone talks about one of the most important aspects of playing. If your in a band and hit a bad note, the audience will probably not notice, but if the band doesn't groove......you're not getting hired again. Thank you so much for this!!

[@justinguitar]

Spot on. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@watercolourish]

Thank you, Justin. I consider this as a great birthday present! 70 years old today.

[@SuperRealhigh]

Happy birthday sir!

[@3dlabs99]

Happy birthday -- I recommend celebrating by getting an electric guitar, plugging it in, putting the volume at 11 and playing some Slayer riffs.

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Happy Birthday

[@williamocallaghan5504]

Justin when I hear you I get it right away🎸

[@maydonkyovoy968]

Happy birthday sir!

[@kurisu976]

This lesson deserves an award. Amazing how much you can learn in under 30 minutes. Thanks Justin.

[@justinguitar]

Wow thank you! Glad you think so :)

[@thomaseauen]

Justin is so generous and genuine. He truly cares.

[@hopesonhigh]

I struggled all these 20 years of playing guitar (I'm self-taught) with strumming patterns and keeping the tempo... your lessons performed miracles!! For the first time I actually get it!!

[@justinguitar]

Really happy to read that! Glad you got it :)

[@serandagire4479]

20 years huh 😂😂😂

[@Akshay-sp1xu]

Justin you’re an absolute gem of a person for doing all this mate. Thank you.

[@amayazz246]

For Spanish learners, the names of these notes are: REDONDA / BLANCA / NEGRA / CORCHEA Good lesson, waiting for the next one. Cheers

[@bkandel1]

And this is very similar to the French terms “ronde”, “blanche”, “noire” and “croche”...!

[@justinguitar]

Thank you!

[@logarithm0]

In Italian (semibreve, minima, semiminima, croma) 🇮🇹

[@LyleGray-l7i]

Will be 84 next month enjoying the strumming lessons! Cheers, Lyle

[@frankieg7575]

Justin... I hoped to learn music as a boy, and right at the beginning the teacher was old, aged, tattered and hopelessly tied to traditionalisms used the british 'quaver' names (if you like). To me, a quaver was cheesey puff and entirely not musical. The semibreves, crotchets and Demi semi quavers ruined it for me. My brain closed, and my interest dissolved. From then on, written music was nothing more than a mystery and remained as such. Until tonight. I'm 52, and the idea of whole, half, quarter & eighth notes has just blew it wide open for me once again. Incredible! Such a simple thing to stumble on - and how typically British to over complicate. Thank you for a brilliant class. Amazing!. Happy 2022 to you. Long may you continue.

[@dougsmith8430]

Rhythm is the body of a Song, yet far to little focus and lessons are given! Thank you Justin… you are such a great teacher! 🎶

[@MeadowsOfSound]

Thank you for making such a clear connection between the written and played. It's funny how such simple things can trip you up if you don't have the missing piece!😊

[@silviamarce2375]

Justin...this is exactly what is happening to me! After a few weeks of exercises on your Rhythm book my hand started moving while listening (which I couldn't do before) and the Rhythm is starting now to be more "with" the melody than "behind" it. Tried to do it on muted strings...still quite messy but ...God strumming patterns are coming out by ear and feeling now! And I can feel so much more connected with music while listening! Thank you soo much ❤

[@praveenkarmakar6218]

can u send the book link? or where to find it?

[@alexgouthro3869]

As an old educator I can’t help being impressed with the easy way you instruct! Fantastic!

[@chasphilpotts1201]

I have been playing the guitar for nearly 50 years and still found this very useful. Thanks for another top quality video and all the rest you have done :-)

[@justinguitar]

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[@SusanGaffneyBroker]

You are a gifted teacher! Thank you!

[@daniuso4182]

dude you are literally the best online guitar prof so far

[@TomShead]

Thanks Justin great to remind myself of the rhythm for guitar strumming and how that works I have been a bit lazy with in recent years

[@GMKA01]

A perfect teacher of music practice and theory. I can say music made simple and easy with his outstanding teaching technics. Thank you.

[@nehamotwani6477]

I still can't believe you are giving such amazing content for free! Can't thank you enough for this🙏

[@justinguitar]

Thanks Neha. RE: free content. It is part of the JustinGuitar ethos. People can and do donate. www.justinguitar.com/donate "I don’t charge for my lessons because I know that not everyone can afford them. By donating, you help provide the very best guitar education to people from all walks of life, all over the world." Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@markopolo2224]

hey man i just came to say that i have been playing guitar for 3 years thanks to you and andy i could never have done it without you so god bless you and thank you so much

[@justinguitar]

Thanks!

[@teresabrolly9827]

its too bad youtube doesnt have a repeat counter because i watch this every day just for a warm up :) and i'm getting it ty so much ♥♥

[@robertwynne5944]

This is what I was looking for. Strumming patterns and learning how to read them from a music sheet. I'll be joining his class.

[@paulymullo]

Heya justin,i play a couple of songs well bits just from ear,i find it easier,im 46 this time last yr i never held a guitar,so got a 2nd hand steel string jumbo,and i was lost untill your videos,now i can play songs well rough songs and the chords taught me and you taught me chords,but thank you justin,im a 46 yr old so it must have been mid life crisis and a 2nd hand guitar is cheaper than a ferrari,so my guitar,my notebook,and phone 3 things and a beer,and im happy,like im only playing since febuary,so its rough but its still learing,and i see tbe progression from my videos on my ph,

[@davetaylor4741]

Thank you so much. I now have a much better idea of what to look for. I was very lost. Having no music training. No guitar lessons, just learning chords and getting stuck. Can't play anything and getting frustrated. Now I can practice training my ear to the rhythm. The timing is hard too. Tried the metronome, but that confuses me more. A lot to learn, but now with a direction.

[@mad4ukeparis206]

Oh Justin- can't tell you how much this has helped me. You really dumbed it down. It was so clear and the exercises really fun. Finally, making headway in figuring out strumming patterns, You're adorable. Bless you for sharing your gifts,

[@johnexton4581]

Bravo - perfect for beginners/improvers in Ukulele Clubs too!👏

[@davidnicholsoncole3961]

Justin, you are a hero. I hope you are earning enough from direct teaching and KZbin adverts to continue to provide these for us free on KZbin : THANKS!

[@christhacker9450]

This is really a great lesson. Been playing for 30+ years but just now relearning basics Thank you, Justin!

[@justinguitar]

Great to hear! Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ www.justinguitar.com/ ]

[@khimaros]

Justin, the way you break down rhythm in your lessons transformed my guitar playing. I can't even begin to describe the difference it made. I'll be forever grateful (as will my long suffering family!).

[@justinguitar]

Thank you. 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@thegame787]

I learned legato basics from you probably more than a decade ago , that instant satriani video 😅. Thankyou Justin

[@mzwakhesimelani2430]

Hi Justin Your strumming lessons has changed the way I used to strum. Thanks very much Regards MMS

[@justinguitar]

Happy to help! Cheers. Happy Monday!

[@kozwanalukonga7541]

Awesome lessons thanks. You are a great music teacher Sir

[@TravelingAnvil]

Thank you so much for this! Rhythm is exactly as you describe, an afterthought to so many lessons. I needed this one!

[@Ianbond21]

Major 💡 went on while watching this. Did away with lots of confusion but also opened up a whole new world for me. Thank you

[@MrCamohoj]

I seriously think Justin you are one of the best guitar tutors around. Everything taught is done with great clarity and explanation and inspiring pupils its within their grasp to learn and progress. 👏👏👏

[@justinguitar]

Very kind. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@interpolagent9]

As a player on the low end of intermidiate, this lesson has a lot of valuable information for me. Thanks so much!

[@justinguitar]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@redcory2637]

I had no idea how much I would get from this one lesson! I doubled the speed to listen and watch and tapped some on my chest as I lay. I got many of them right! Could not do this before. Had some knowledge but couldn't get the feel for it all, till now! Awesome!

[@justinguitar]

Wonderful! Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ www.justinguitar.com/ ]

[@tonydevosmusic]

Wow,this is so helpful for my lead playing,finally on my way to develop great time feel!Thank you so much!

[@margaretstokes1812]

Thank you so much Justin I have been struggling for years with my rhythm strumming & it is finally making sense to me. I am an older learner as well.

[@allisone2792]

Thank you so much. This video helped me connect rhythms on paper to the actual guitar strumming. I couldn't connect that before watching.

[@acustica6899]

Thank you sir For your guidance On notations It will really help me And inspire to take on guitar

[@justinguitar]

Always welcome Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum

[@rusty728]

Wow Justin…..this is pretty awesome of you to teach this essential instruction. I’ve been trying to learn this for years and never quite getting it, until now !!! Thanks

[@jovraca2556]

I use your app, thank you from Melbourne! But this video has changed the way I think about rhythm and reading music. And I am not a fast learner when it comes to technical stuff . Thanks Justin!

[@bettyswunghole3310]

I couldn't agree more with this! I find it enormously frustrating that guitar books/websites will give you the chords, lyrics and where the changes come in a song, but rarely do they give you a strumming pattern....it seems like half the picture is missing...

[@justinguitar]

Hope this helps you find the rhythm and groove. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@scottdoris1067]

I had six or seven cords sounding good but nobody mentioned strum pattern. I think this is the answer. Thank you Justin!!!

[@paddyireland4657]

I wasnt sure him to play the kitar. But now I know how to play the kitar. Thank you Rolf

[@sundowner62james69]

Finally go back to it , very nice lesson ! Thank you.

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for the 71% who don't subscribe to Justins course, it will cost you NOTHING. By signing up you will learn all kinds of skills from an absolute beginner upwards taught in a logical manner with nothing left out. Do yourselves a favour and stop picking up random lessons on KZbin and follow the best course out there.

[@ibew1951]

Amazing lesson , this is so helpful !! Thank you

[@alexgouthro3869]

I was a professional educator for all my working life and have been producing educational videos ever since retirement. You’re easy manner and way of explaining things are truly exceptional.

[@MyHumanWreckage]

Excellent lesson. As a guitar player for 15 years, it’s always great to take a refresher. Not to boast but I got perfect on this lesson, ahem.

[@justinguitar]

Rock on!

[@ashutoshkumarsingh2789]

Instantly subscribed, never have anyone taught in such a simplistic and patient manner. Really, thank you.

[@TheGholiday]

This has to be the best video and description of how to understand rythm and strumming patterns. Thank you for taking the time to create this video.

[@brandonmarlon1012]

Wooooo🥺🥺, this is just what I needed.

[@TokyoBlue587]

I'm really looking forward to doing this course! Very often I get frustrated because I know the chords but I can't figure out the right strum pattern, so when I play the song it doesn't sound right. I haven't been able to figure them out by ear. If this course helps me I will be eternally grateful to you Justin!!!!

[@justinguitar]

How's it going? Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@zohrafanclub]

I've been floundering around since I finished the Beginner course. Thank you for this, it's very timely!

[@justinguitar]

Congrats on finishing the beginner course. Check this www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/rut-busting-consolidation-bg-1411 and then think about grade 3 and intermediate modules. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@AlphaWolf841]

I exclusively watch song lessons from you because no one else even mentions the rhythm part

[@justinguitar]

It's great to know you find it all useful. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@Badx95]

Your a great teacher! I’ve been a big fan of Marty and still am but I’m liking your videos even more. Keep up the great work.

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Finally, i am beginning to get the importance of rhythm 🥁. You 🎸mr are a great and patience TEACHER

[@akamohanty]

You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank you Guruji. I got all correct.

[@pauljoslyn154]

As ever Justin has a way of breaking this down to its basics and making it easy to understand - and ITS FREE! Justin you're the best.

[@nikgrid]

Great lesson Justin! Strumming patterns have always buggered me, I've usually just sort of "Felt the rhythm" and played along but sometimes that would mess me up. Really appreciate this I feel I'm on the path to "Getting it" Thanks.

[@aliebrahimi6443]

Thanks Justin. Your strumming pattern makes my guitar playing much better

[@terrainc8881]

His can I not donate fairly often, given Justin’s incredible skill, teaching, and generosity in sharing all this stuff with us.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome lesson and thank you for sharing your video. 💚👍👍

[@123AndJC]

Ok, wow! I'm very impressed. Thanks for doing so much for beginners for free, that is such a blessing to others! And such a thorough and good resource. May God bless your work, and may you thank Him for such a blessing! What an encouragement, I will definitely be passing you on to others!

[@rarespetrescu4116]

Simply impressive how easy the knowledge is shared with the viewer. Thank you!

[@umpalumpa-qw8ru]

Here's a tip on practicing 'transcribing by ear'. I'm taking a video, where the guitar player plays the vocal melody. At the moment it's Sebastian Lindqvist (you should check him out, really underrated and great covers) and Kfir Ochaion. Kfir is the god tier level with all those bendings. So here's what I do: I pick a song, watching the video (most time at 0.5 speed) and writing down the notes. A lot of the time you can't see exactly what he's playing, because of the switching camera angles. So I grab my guitar, turn on the original song and try until I get the right notes. Is it work? Yeah. Does it take time? Oh yeah. Is it rewarding, when you find out parts of the song by yourself? Hell yeah. And on the plus side, you're gonna learn the notes on the fredboard as a side effect. Great channel Justin, love your work. I still remember the day I picked up my guitar for the first time and started your first video 4 years ago. And since then you're part of my guitar journey and ever will be.

[@justinguitar]

Thank you. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@CozyLittleRefuge]

Great lesson to play guitar A big TY for sharing your knowledge 👍🎁🔔✅

[@slideruleman]

Our junior high band director had ALL his students play from a percussion rhythm book! It was a great help!!

[@Gabeisacoolcow]

I am learning so much from your easy to understand style. I bought your beginner's songbook.

[@justinguitar]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@practicerepobarrie]

Now that your learning, come to my channel and play along. I have 100's of songs, you can gain experience playing. There is an index in my discussion section, so you can quickly see the songs you want to play. I make 0.00 money from this. It was just a hobby to help me learn, practice and jam with.

[@jeffro.]

Ok, so far I got through this video, pretty straightforward so far. Got 'em all right. I was hoping for some real tests, i even wrote the chords you played. Can't wait to get into more complicated stuff. Hope there's more! I like the rests, where you stop a note for some part of a beat. I never understood ppl that ask, "What's that strumming pattern?" Its like, "How can i put my finger in my ear if I can't watch it go in? I don't know how to tell my individual muscles to contract!" No, they'll do that by themselves. You don't need to tell them that level is detail. My answer is, "So, just play it! If it isn't right, then fix it."

[@krisdaporaristakessian8588]

The way you teach No stress thank you For ur detailed teaching.

[@tdtom1376]

I have a feeling that this will change me from someone who plays At guitar, to someone who can Play guitar, then onto a musician. thank you Justin.

[@justinguitar]

Thanks. Rhythm underpins everything so this is something to really get to grips with. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@Astro-Alex1993]

Thank you Justin I’ve just come across your channel and I am in love with it straight away!

[@gurugulvadi4902]

Justin, your guidance is an absolute gem mate. You are doing a great job. At 64 I am trying to learn guitar and really appreciate what you are doing

[@skittlez7613]

You know its kinda crazy and sad how a random guy on the internet teaches guitar better than my entire guitar class at school. Literally a lifesaver. Thank you so much for making this. Definetily subscribing 👍👍

[@yosepheyehdego1589]

THANKS VERY MUCH. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME TO LEARN A GUITAR LESSON. THANKS.

[@justinguitar]

Try the free beginners course! Find your entry point or start from the very first lesson to make sure you don't skip anything valuable: www.justinguitar.com/site-map-and-lesson-structure | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Assistant

[@Deepakkumar-bl4ge]

Excellent way of teaching strumming pattern. Thank a lot sir. You are geneious and basics have been explained very well for the beginners and intermediate level. We will wait for your next lesson .

[@billgreen6263]

This is GOLD!!! Thanks Justin.

[@zachfree6126]

Justin, you are awesome This helped me a lot! God bless you ❤️

[@justinguitar]

Very kind. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@gooseboy73]

This is the what the internet can be. Justin is THE man!!! Absolute legend.

[@cembellsteve]

Thanks for the time you put in to help any of us. When I was in grade school we had to take a music course every year. That was many years ago. Today my 4 kids have passed me up in light years with music. That made me want to go back to school and start over from the beginning. This is exactly what I was looking for . God bless, and thanks again.

[@justinguitar]

Thank you. Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@zarcero21]

This is excellent. You have enthusiasm about this also. Good to see.

[@TheEvaluna1975]

Love how you go step by step and make sure we're following you along the way! Love your lessons! You're so sweet 💗

[@justinguitar]

Thank you so much! :)

[@annabellemetcalfe6756]

I can't believe how enlightening this was, thank you so much!! You are a brilliant teacher 👏👏

[@davidav8orpflanz561]

If it was easy, everyone would just do it, then no one would be especially talented - like you!!!

[@arnoldpinklesweet3296]

Awesome. I'm just a beginner and whilst I can keep time I really struggle with strumming patterns. Maybe I overthink it. Maybe it's focusing on my left hand too much but my strumming always goes off on its own little crazy way. I've just watched this through and am definitely going to take a bit of time and work through it properly with my guitar. Thanks Justin!

[@chunktime759]

Wow, this was explained so understandable that even I understood it! Thank you very much Justin.

[@justinguitar]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@RitaTunes1]

Wow thanks Justin! After many years messing around I finally found such a clear explanation of the meaning and length of notes! I knew their names but never understood how to put them into practice! You’re really brilliant!💕👍🤩

[@justinguitar]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@shubhankarsharma8705]

I love you Justin, you are my guru, a highly respected term used in my country India. You are a guru for all of us. I am always grateful. My all the prayers for you

[@justinguitar]

Thanks you too. 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator

[@rajdruler]

I was trying to learn making Beats, but I was struggling,where and how to start . You made it so simple and interactive. Thank You very much..❤️

[@migalito1955]

Wow. That was a really great demonstration of rhythm. I love the rhythmic dictation by clapping that establishes the pattern and see myself clapping different rhythms for no apparent reason quite often. I was surprised that I got them all. At first I had to pause and think where the backbeat appeared but by the time you actually played the chords I heard the actual rhythm by two or three measures and was spot on for each.