How to Improve Your Guitar Strumming

Learn basic counting technique and how to apply it to any guitar rhythm.
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[@xkguy]

Finally...a guitar player who speak rhythm like drummer. I only wish every YT lesson described guitar strumming like this.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks! No kidding, I wish drummer rhythm principles were just kind of universal to every instrument when it comes to counting.

[@imannonymous7707]

Yea agreed it applies to every insturment...its called standard notation. When I hear instruction vids count that way...down down....I move on. And btw I really wanted to be a drummer....my parents said.....noooo

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It's way Easier to understand

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So good to hear! Thanks Mike.

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I started playing guitar 30 years ago and put it down after a few years. Your teaching makes sense to me, finally someone who knows how to teach me! Thanks for inspiring me to pick it up again!

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"Any body can do this 1..2..3..4.." you sir have never seen me try to play guitar.

[@seandaniel23]

My mistake :)

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Dom Dubz I know what you mean!

[@williamharris7453]

I look like a new born learning what his hands are when I try to strum

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[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

You're my favorite guitar teacher for more simple but creative techniques. You have a fresh way of looking at things from other teachers on KZbin

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Cole! I'll keep it up :)

[@whitewalker608]

Man! This channel is GOLD for beginners-intermediates who want to push further and sound really neat/awesome. idk somehow i landed here from youtube recommendations, tried this video and some really intuitive stuff right there. When I myself started "improving" my acoustic strumming sound (realising how others sound so awesome), i made a few notes in my mind on what to do occasionally while playing. 1. Try to break 6 strings into parts while strumming i.e not necessary to play all of 'em. 2. Accenting (really great stuff told right there). 3. Skip some of the upstrokes OR down strokes in between the strums. This changes the strumming pattern continuously and playing doesn't sound monotonous/boring. 4. palm MUTING sometimes to sound warm. 5. Hitting the root note (or bass) in upstrokes/downstrokes for filling. 6. Playing some scale notes in between. 7. Legatos (pull off / hammer on) All these after a decent practice will make your playing sound awesome. These all were my observations as well (and ofc i never saw this video). Some great stuff in your lessons playlist as well ;) subbed! :)

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! And such kind words from a white walker :)

[@Roger-cz9xz]

Really good sound advice. Many people including myself get caught up on questioning what is the sequence of UP and DOWNS is when learning to play a song. Taking it one step further and listening to the original recording and trying to determine the pattern sequence using the ONE AND TWO method takes this strategy to a whole new level.

[@adriansuchomusic]

I really appreciate this way of teaching strumming I remember I had a hard time learning guitar in the beginning and got really anxious about playing in general trying to do all the downs and ups perfectly as it said in whatever website. This is great advice!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! I'll keep the vids coming!

[@alaknandaagarwal8431]

I had seen this lesson a long time back and applied it, and here I'm watching it again, and everything you've said has become much easier to do! Thank you !

[@duaneblake7986]

"Dooowwnn, down-up down-up doooowwwnnn...." clever intro and thoughtful lesson as always.

[@nathantorres4158]

My strumming improved just by watching this and playing along to it thanks so much man !!!

[@zachdemarco7535]

Some of the best lessons on youtube. I've learned a ridiculous amount from you over quarantine. Thank you!

[@MrBlake6332]

Been playing guitar for 14 years but just recently started teaching guitar, this technique is something I've always done but this video helped me figure out how to teach this concept a little more clearly. Thanks!

[@TheVoyager830]

you're surely a different level teacher, you made thing so simple that I could finally untangled my rhythm skills for several years, tbh, the other lesson on rhythm explaining about the right spot to target while strumming had actually opened my skills on dynamic, it has a huge impact over dynamic which I was struggling too, thanks a million, I hope to see you having over million subs real soon, good luck bruva xx

[@adamjackson3666]

“Maybe the g string, if I hit it whatever, if I miss it it doesn’t matter”

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[@DawgFL]

Thanks man this is exactly the video I needed. I always wondered about if it's important to exactly do a strumming pattern but I see now that it's more important to have timing and dynamic while being able to strum within the beat. All I see when I search strumming videos are "5 strumming patterns you need to know" or something. This video is the best thanks.

[@Will-ip3rc]

Picked up guitar during the past year - and strumming is way harder than I ever thought it could be. Thanks for taking the time to address strumming technique as methodically as you do. Very helpful video.

[@seandaniel23]

Always happy to help!

[@JollyRogerification]

" Must have" techniques for both beginner or intermediate player. Excellent lesson - essential information explained succinctly. Thanks for sharing !!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

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[@SierraLynnMusic]

Wow this is so simple yet you just helped me simplify everything in my head! So glad I stumbled upon this!

[@bernieolivera5632]

So glad I found this. My guitar strumming is getting more consistent but sounds blaa. Up Down is easier to do but counting helps more in the long run. I try both ways but I'm concentrating more on counting. The dynamic accents is what I've been looking for. Ultimately it gives feeling to the song. This simple video helps a lot. Thanks

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Bernie, you're definitely taking the right approach by trying to count, even though it's tougher at first. I'll have a few more videos coming up on this so stay tuned!

[@victoriadathan2675]

Thank you for breaking down the idea of strumming. It’s more than just remembering strumming patterns, but more of the rhythm & counting.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Victoria!

[@lindawmn]

I'm really enjoying this lesson. That down-up thing always made me crazy. We all count - much easier. Love that you are flexible too on hitting those exact strings.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for reaching out! Happy to help!

[@damianoneil1078]

I can't begin to tell you how much difference this video has made. One of my most significant advances so far. Thanks so much.

[@seandaniel23]

+Damian O'Neil So cool to hear Damian! I'll keep em coming!

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I'm a new subscriber, but I'm loving your videos right now. Thank you for the great insights and for presenting everything in such an understandable fashion!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help, let me know if you ever have any questions!

[@richardfromcornwall5492]

Hi there! As a beginner I initially thought your teaching was really complicated but actually, when I listen and watch more closely, it really is more meaningful and I intend watching more of your videos; thank you!

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear they're helping!

[@DonBrowningRacing]

Big help! Very refreshing style of instruction. Thanks, Don

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for watching Don!

[@Blooger2]

This is an excellent video. I'm still glad I learned the sluggish down up matntra. It made this technique effective immediately.

[@bri54554]

I was watching other strumming videos add getting so frustrated. Thanks for breaking it down to a much simpler way. When I started learning guitar I completely skipped this important lesson. Now I feel like I'm starting all over again. This video was a big help. Thanks.

[@seandaniel23]

Glad to hear the video was helpful Brian! I'll keep the vids coming!

[@EllyValentini]

As someone who has trouble with the words “left and right/ up and down”, counting as number made all the difference. Thank you!

[@lonrorow7571]

The best I have seen and heard covering how to improve strumming. Great and thank you.

[@seandaniel23]

Thank you for watching :)

[@spiceleo]

Beautiful strumming lesson I came across...thank you

[@Renzuo77]

Excellent video. People are always telling me my strumming sounds dull, and I always wondered why and how to improve. Watching your video helped me identify what I was missing. Thanks, and subscribed!

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear! Welcome to the party!

[@malpalshea]

This is so incredibly helpful ❤️

[@triggerftw4745]

Thanks a lot man.. I've been struggling with my strumming cuz I was always thinking 'down, up, down, up' but this just made it so much more doable..

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear it helped!

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Oh my goodness, this has helped me SO FREAKIN' much! It all makes so much more sense now! Thank you!

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+Teri Burnett Happy to help!

[@andrewharris9460]

Ahh thank you man! I definitely picked up some good strum patterns from this. Cheers!

[@battlechurchapostolicminis200]

Thanks so much I’m new to the guitar , I finally learned my first strum a few months ago 😊, I appreciate your video , blessings

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Thank you for your videos! I started taking lessons 5 weeks ago. I am obsessed and want to do well.

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You're a great teacher man... and I like that the lessons are fun!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Alfonso! I'll keep em coming!

[@honeybelleza1830]

Wow. I've learned a lot! I usually play the song over and over again to get the strumming pattern of that song. This helps a lot. 1&2&3&4& is much easier. The dynamics and accent sounds awesome! Thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

Keep on rocking!

[@Lynnann104]

Best explanation out there. Thanks Sean

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

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THANK YOU FOR THIS

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Great lesson, I needed it. Thank you!

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what a clever way of teaching, you know how to play and teach amazingly!

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+Kuokong Luli Thanks for much for watching!

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Thank you for such amazing lessons, I am slowly learning and improving my playing.

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thank you for this one Sean

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Thank you for this video dude! Just started playing and this is just exactly what I needed.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

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Well done lesson/video. The lesson is informative. I liked the case an point, unlike the few whom are here to play, not teach. I find playing guitar rewarding and complicated. Thank you for taking time to teach at no cost and to be good at it doing it.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! I'll keep em coming!

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[@val1258]

Wow you help me so much with my ukulele strumming!! Thank you a lot :)

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help! Ukulele video coming soon!

[@coconutmilch2351]

This is actually so helpful. Thank you !!

[@johnsnow8194]

Love you man! You fixed my strumming in 9 mins. I've been playing for a year now so I know alot of chords and stuff but my strumming was always what let me down. Thanks a lot man.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@rolandomarucut7083]

Extremely helpful and to the point, my piano teacher said the same thing, learn how to count is a must. Cheers

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Thanks for checking it out! Count on!

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YOU HELPED ME SOOO MUCH! THANK YOU

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Wow. This strumming video made so much sense! Thanks Mike..

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Great tips...great teacher thank you

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This is absolutely first class. Thank you.

[@seandaniel23]

+Tom Greeves Happy to help Tom!

[@Gitarapiotr]

Identify ups and downs any specific melody with a numbers in your head! - The best and simple advice to improve strumming Thanks for sharing!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@cesruhf2605]

finally not some simple up down up down patterns, your the best

[@fredhost9405]

Wonderful clear instructions

[@deniserodriguez3233]

This was a very informative video! Thank you!

[@richardhill8715]

great video bro !!! thank you so much buddy always told me to count instead of learning a pattern of down and ups. thanks again

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching! Keep on countin man!

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Alot to build on. Great tutorial! I instantly subscribed to this.

[@seandaniel23]

Welcome to the party!

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Sean has the best guitar videos on KZbin. Thanks Bruh.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Tanner!

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I was wondering why I was having such a hard time learning these strumming patterns. Bonus lesson with this way is rhythm. Niiiiiiiice

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Great communicater and teacher man

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Nice way to explain, this certainly helps

[@toufiquekhan1112]

This is the best rhythm video for the beginners... thanks a lot sean!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

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Great help. Thank you. Strumming is one of my beginner challenges :)

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Awesome lesson you really rock😎🎸

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much :)

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Best teaching.. Thanks a lot for the video 😇

[@WillsJazzLoft]

This makes so much sense. I was driving myself crazy with the up-down up down up-down. Thank you😊😅

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Thx Sean, this is def. a new approach to me and it helped immediately :)

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Glad to hear it, keep on rockin.

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I can’t even explain how helpful this was for me, thank you!

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So great to hear!

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Thanks for the tips. It's helped me with my timing .

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So great to hear David!

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very helpful..you are giving many information..without overwhelming the other..

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Thanks so much!

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Thank you so much, this really really helped. Subscribed👍

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Thank you! This helped SO much🥰

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Happy to help!

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Bloody brilliant thank you sir!

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+strada001 No prob! Thanks for watching!

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Awesome video thank you so much truly

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This was so helpful! Thank you!!! ❤️

[@seandaniel23]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RickGrimes807]

That's exactly what I needed. Not only strumming patterns, but dynamics and which strings to strum etc

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

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I am learning so much from you!! Thank you ;)

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So great to hear! Happy to help!

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Simple and yet great video. Keep it up! :)

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Great lesson

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Thank you , you resume in 9minutes what ``peoples`` are explaining for years... . You are simply the best.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks!

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That was unexpected. One of the better guitar teaching videos I've ever seen.

[@seandaniel23]

Haha, thanks!

[@joshuastephenkingsly]

I've never cared about strumming patterns since all of it naturally came to me.. It's been seven years and it's nice to see I haven't messed up as my own teacher. Having said that, I really wish I'd seen something like this too. S massive amount of Valid Information! Thanks for your efforts in these Vids. They shall help a whole lot of guys!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

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Great sir! Helped a lot✌

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such a good teacher! he helps me much, thanks! :)

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Thanks, I'm always happy to help :)

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Sound advice Bo$$.. nicely done.

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I soooo needed this.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Doug!

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Great tips! Thanks!

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Happy to help!

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Sincere thanks!

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Really liked it. Very informative 👍

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Thanks for watching!

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super helpful, many thanks

[@seandaniel23]

No prob, thanks for watching!