Improve Your Strumming: Guitar Strumming Workout (Beginner/Intermediate)

[@tpxrp6244]

Cool video. It's funny you mentioned speaking and strumming. I was thinking that throughout. I have paid a guitar teacher 4 lessons, $240 to teach me how to strum and sing at same time, we started with Margaritaville. I lose strum pattern everytime so I stopped trying. Will continue watching your videos. I already shared with my brother. Thanks.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks! Did you catch the video I linked to at the end for how to strum and speak? We break it down carefully for you... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIipp2Z3mNV0i5Isi=Ulsz6LX_cxeoGURz

[@Vimrati]

Very very good teaching style

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thank you so much for watching! More good stuff coming - catch our 2.0 Strumming Workout too!

[@alexandersimon6709]

It was very helpful for me excellent.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

So glad it was helpful! Do you know about our other strumming workout video? It's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4KonJmEeJWZd5Ysi=Bf8uDaMRwkf0ULEv

[@jocularwin]

Great instructions and great inspiring quotes. You are a real teacher and motivator. 60 years old, recently picked up the guitar.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Many thanks - I'm honored to teach you here. Keep an eye on our website too - www.GuitarSuccess4U.com. My hat is off to you for discovering the guitar at 60!

[@marlorsy]

Many thanks for this. I'm a beginner guitarist & strumming is where I find it the most difficult. 🎸🎸

[@guitarsuccess4u]

We got you! Thanks for checking out this video - it's totally designed to help you build your strumming skills!

[@mjoe877]

Strumming is definitely an area that I am struggling with. Thank you for sharing!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

This will help you get better - keep coming back - you'll get it! Thank you for watching!

[@rajathm7266]

Thank you it was a good lesson... Felt a difference..post more content for beginners who are near intermediate level but not quite there yet.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Sounds great - I'm all about equipping beginner/intermediates! Keep up the good work!

[@stevemc5919]

I watched the video through with my puppy on my lap - no guitar. Instant subscriber, instant huge fan. I've been messing around "learning" guitar for about 4 years now. This is the BEST video lesson on strumming technique I've had the pleasure of viewing. So well dressed, I'll bet he's wearing bunny slippers, just for fun.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Such kind words - thank you for watching! I was wearing flip flops, actually. Gotta get me some bunny slippers. So grateful to have you as a subscriber - we've got more great stuff coming!

[@PatrickHugues]

No lie it felt really good to be told you decided to wake up and take action today. So many of us don’t stop to think I about that I know I always don’t but to remind us mid video was just an excellent touch. Thanks a lot 💯❤️

[@guitarsuccess4u]

I'm all about encouraging people! I didn't have someone encouraging me on my guitar journey, so that's one of the reasons. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and for watching!

[@sheilalucas9154]

I'm a newby to guitar & found this strumming lesson amazing. Thank you. Paul Lucas.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

So glad you're digging into your skills, Paul! Keep up the good work. We've got another Strumming Workout - 2.0 - that might be even more helpful for you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4KonJmEeJWZd5Ysi=i2fSsQl6yTRp_E7h

[@PaulRosario-n3r]

Very helpful, thanks

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for going through the workout! We have a 2.0 when you're ready...

[@joannefleet5546]

I like your teaching

[@guitarsuccess4u]

I'm so glad - we've got a lot of great stuff for you here! Thanks for watching!

[@jeramiechurch5280]

I liked the video how the work out video puts strumming into a different light. although i have a few patterns already this helped me find a couple more to work with. and showed me the break down to put it into application. thank you.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

So glad this was helpful! I'm working on another strumming workout right now - stay tuned. Thanks for watching!

[@mnjbeatzjeffrey7388]

very useful video . thank you sir

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks so much! More to come - did you see our second strumming workout video here? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4KonJmEeJWZd5Ysi=Bf8uDaMRwkf0ULEv

[@BritishGeezer]

I have struggled with struming throught my guitar journey, and now I am wondering why, you made this seem fairly easy! Thank you. "Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do." Bruce Lee.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thank you for these kind words and also the deep wisdom from this Bruce Lee quote. Well done. Thanks for watching!

[@redxiii_]

I'm turning 40 next year and just picked up the guitar 2 years ago. This video stands out among the rest. I'll keep on watching this. You've got +1 subscriber from the Philippines. Maraming salamat! Malaking tulong ka! Papanoorin ko ang mga videos mo! Gawa ka pa ng mga ganito! :)

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks so much for subscribing! [I had to put your Filipino comment into Google translate and I got "Thank you very much! You are a great help! I will watch your videos! Do more of these! :)" ] You're welcome, and I will! :)

[@josephgalasso8780]

This was very helpful . I am looking forward to more work outs ! I was stuck and struggling with strumming ! This broke the ice ! And another Bruce Lee saying " If you keep a knife in he drawer it will become dull But a few strokes a day keeps it sharp !Thank you Joseph

[@guitarsuccess4u]

You're welcome - so grateful that you watched it! Thanks for sharing this Bruce Lee quote with me. So true.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Hey, Joseph! Can you tell me where you found this inspiring quote? I looked around for it but couldn't locate it...thanks!

[@josephgalasso8780]

@@guitarsuccess4u In the book he wrote called The Tao Of Jeet Kune Do !

[@guitarsuccess4u]

@@josephgalasso8780 thanks!

[@palla4454]

I'm a very new player (3rd month) and just watched this video. Right now I am going to pull my guitar out and follow along. This is wonderful! I have bad days as I struggle with chord progression and being able to do these strumming exercises will make me feel good about myself and my progress. I don't want to give up and I truly think this will help. me!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

We all have good and not so good days, but pressing on is what keeps us moving forward. So grateful I can help you in this season of your guitar playing!

[@vylinhnguyen9389]

So so good to play along with you! Thank you for this great instructional video that incorporates doing.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks for playing along. So grateful that you took time to go through this with me!

[@rajathm7266]

I struggle a lot with changing chords. Can you please make a video on that?.. it feels really difficult to change chords with the rhythm 🥹

[@guitarsuccess4u]

That's the second request I've had for that. Let me do some work on it and put together a video.

[@PaulRosario-n3r]

Yes need help with cord changes

[@odin9042]

Thank uuuuuuu for this exercise, it helps me a lot to understand rhythm and practice it omgg thank u❤❤ you are the best on KZbin

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Such kind words! Thank you for watching!

[@nomadexplorer6682]

Great stufff demonstrated nicely and efficiently. You are a cool but solid teacher. I've subscribed. I'm waiting for more. Thanks David.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Many thanks for the encouraging words! We've got a second strumming workout here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4KonJmEeJWZd5Ysi=Bf8uDaMRwkf0ULEv. Grateful to have you as a subscriber. More good stuff coming!

[@user-sp6sy7ro1v]

Hi David. Just came across this. This is a great strumming exercise for me being 64 years old and considered a beginner after playing about 18 months now. I appreciate the fact that you count the strokes and do the up and downs together. Good lesson in use of the metronome also. Thanks, Glen

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Excellent, Glen! Thanks for watching! Keep up the good work! More to come...

[@catherinebiggstaff3747]

Im 64 too started 2 months ago gooduck!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

@@catherinebiggstaff3747 you got this, Catherine! Thanks for watching my vid and strumming along!

[@mettelyngholm4541]

Great lesson 🎉🎉🎉

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks so much for going through this! We worked hard on it and plan to make more workout videos in the future!

[@rachelcook5697]

😊my arm actually feels like a guitarist arm after a long show. Great study & presentation. Very proper. It's nice to learn from someone who looks profesional 👍 Helps my brain listen better. Thank You!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Outstanding! You got a great workout, then! Thanks for taking the time to strum with me here!

[@ayannabarrett7279]

I enjoyed this, thanks !

[@guitarsuccess4u]

So glad you enjoyed it! Keep strumming!

[@gwjr111]

Really liked this!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Excellent!

[@actarusgoldo9812]

Many thanks for the lesson and congratulations on your pedagogy! 👍👏🍀🎶🎁🎸

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Kind words - thank you for watching! I work hard to teach good stuff! Keep strumming!

[@tonydouglas2572]

Really great. Thanks loved it!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thank you!

[@georgeluthin3880]

Excellent exercise tutorial. Thank you

[@guitarsuccess4u]

I appreciate you watching!

[@JohnDeacon-q6y]

wow thanks a great lesson ,

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks for watching!

[@kaneshka20]

I think we did a good job today thank you !

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Good work - thanks for watching and strumming along!

[@kaneshka20]

@@guitarsuccess4u very kind of you!

[@trusarmor4957]

Solid Lesson. I really appreciate the 16 notes especially

[@guitarsuccess4u]

So glad you appreciated it! Yes, the 16th notes really lead to more intricacy and artistry. Thanks for watching!

[@TheNrSix]

Thank you! Nice Training Video! Shows the basic strumming patterns! Give you the chance to hold the pace without only using the metronom! The Sixteenth notes are killing me, despite the fact that I am "already ready" and only have to add the upstrums :)

[@guitarsuccess4u]

You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@phival2003]

Amazing!!! Thank u ❤️🔥

[@guitarsuccess4u]

My pleasure - thanks for watching!

[@jimrichy1]

Thank you Great lesson.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Many thanks for watching - we worked hard on this!

[@Fringe_Benefits]

Really good…need to rewatch 10 or 100 times😂

[@guitarsuccess4u]

I hope you do! Thank you!

[@CraigS5.5]

That was a very well done video for this beginner. I will be taking this knowledge to my next worship rehearsal. I am now a subscriber. Thank you!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Awesome! Thank you - we worked hard on this. Hope your worship rehearsal went well - let me know. And thanks for subscribing!

[@kwokhungleung4623]

Thanks Useful

[@guitarsuccess4u]

I'm so glad - thanks!

[@wongposanronicawongposanro3120]

A very helpful video. Many thanks. Have a nice day.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@MikeDecker-e8g]

I loved thE lesson. Thanks so much ❤😊.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

So glad - thanks for watching!

[@add9197]

Great video. Even for beginners. The tips and riddles makes video more interesting while going through the monotonous strumming. It reminds the same techniques used during the workout videos and commentary.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Yesssss! I was listening in on my wife's workout video with the rowing machine and thought, "I can do something like this for guitarists." So thanks for watching!

[@randysmith2034]

Giving my arm a workout, but I like it😁

[@guitarsuccess4u]

I'm glad - thanks for trying it out!

[@alexandersimon6709]

In did it was very very helpful to me

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks for watching!

[@talesoflens]

Keep up the Good work! Keep teaching and keep inspiring. Put more practice lessons… Thanks

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Great to have this feedback! I look forward to making more lessons for you!

[@zihadchowdhury8672]

Thank you so much, great lesson

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@SengbathRangsa]

Good strumming

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks! Keep strumming!

[@Geddy2006]

I loved this... tho the 16th notes were waaaayyy too fast for me lol.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Yep - dial back the speed a bit and you'll have them...and then you can increase them based on your skill level. Thanks for watching!

[@JMDANK-w4s]

Very helpful. It made me subscribe

[@guitarsuccess4u]

So glad you subscribed - great to have you here!

[@davecarr6164]

Very helpful, as with anything learn the basics well. Real enjoyed your teaching manner. I may need to slow down the playback on some strums.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

I love to teach, and I'm glad you took time to learn from me today!

[@Olddogger]

I think I would classify myself as an intermediate player. I’m Not sure what the definition of an intermediate player is? Anyway, I enjoyed your practice video. Always good to practice the basics. Thanks for posting.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Good for you! I always like to go back to basics to keep them solid. To me, an intermediate player has a good grasp of the basics and is starting to apply them to next levels of artistic expression. Thanks for watching!

[@jocularwin]

Please post how to strum two or three chords in one bar or measure. Thanks.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Excellent suggestion. This is the next level. I'll keep this in mind as I design the next video. Great reminder!

[@gordongartrelle5332]

Excellent workout for a beginner. I really enjoyed it and will repeat it .😊

[@guitarsuccess4u]

So glad you enjoyed it, and I look forward to having you back!

[@gordongartrelle5332]

​@@guitarsuccess4u What is the single progression you use at the end with the three strumming patterns?

[@guitarsuccess4u]

G Am7 F2 C5 😊

[@gordongartrelle5332]

@@guitarsuccess4u Thanks 😊

[@guitarsuccess4u]

No problem. Let me know how it goes as you apply these strumming patterns. More to come...

[@blancoluis1]

you are really good, the best i have seen, is there is some better?

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Guitar-rc2og]

Thank you for this video! I will definitely do this workout repeatedly over the next few weeks. However, I still feel like I breakdown while strumming & singing at the same time. I can hold any strumming pattern with a beat of metronome and can play a chord progression over it as well. But as soon as I try to hum or sing a song, the strumming hand breaks down and I lose the beat. I'm self learning guitar since last year or so, and for some reason, there are only 1 or 2 strumming patterns which I'm able to hold on to while singing, so it feels like all of my songs sound similar (and I play a variety of English & Hindi songs, so I'd very much like to get at least a few strumming patterns under my belt!) Can you maybe explain why my strumming hand automatically switches to the same pattern I know repeatedly once I start singing? And apart from doing this workout (which I'll definitely do), can you maybe give me a few tips as to how I should go on with practicing strumming patterns? Thanks a lot!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Great thoughts - thanks for watching. When I started, I only knew a few strumming patterns, so like you, I went right back to them. But as I learned more, I built my vocabulary and was able to choose the right pattern for the right song. Also, strumming and singing (or speaking) takes work, but it's worth it! I have another video I link to at the end of this video that talks about how to strum and speak - it may help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIipp2Z3mNV0i5Isi=Ulsz6LX_cxeoGURz If you're looking for more strumming tips overall, catch this video on skillful strumming: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaq6ZmVvn71gr7Msi=BQZ3200kiswd5cki Lastly, if you want to experiment with a shuffle strumming groove - this one's a bit more advanced, but also quite fun: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaq6ZmVvn71gr7Msi=BQZ3200kiswd5cki. Let me know if any of this helps! We'll make more videos like this one in time!

[@mikechristinson1936]

Fantastic video. Enjoyable and very helpful. I subscribed and will be coming back. Thank you!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Awesome! Thanks for subscribing! Catch our Strumming Workout 2.0 if you want some new thoughts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4KonJmEeJWZd5Ysi=i2fSsQl6yTRp_E7h

[@zarulalbakri7913]

I like you .. thank you 🎉🎉

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks for watching!

[@Fringe_Benefits]

What are the chords you are using in the demo?

[@guitarsuccess4u]

G Am7 F2 C5. Thanks for watching!

[@paabenjamin5331]

👍👍

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks for watching!

[@SteveForbes-y1o]

Thought I had it down on my own ,! I don’t , thank you

[@guitarsuccess4u]

We're always learning, right? Keep up the good work!

[@ninmarioscc]

Can’t get more straight forward than this

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Much appreciated! We want to make good, clear content for you!

[@Kat-np1xw]

❤😊

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks for watching!

[@CoachRonandBaru]

Nice lesson. The beats were easy for me (till the last one) but when I tried talking during the strumming like you did...I pretty much crashed and burned!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

LOL - no worries! Keep up the good work. I caught some of the vids on your channel - I love the way you make music fun for kids! And really, you've got quite a solid command of finger strumming without a pick!

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Also, if you want to incorporate more talking and strumming together, please do check out my video about strumming and speaking - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIipp2Z3mNV0i5Isi=WX6_mYRXM066WMdw

[@catherinebiggstaff3747]

I am a 2month beginner found the 16 bèat too difficult could have followed the rest more easily if the patterns were on screen all the time and if i could hear the metronome but the continuous ďialogue drowned it. The badic idea is good though and gives you lots of practice time to follow another player.

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks! I considered just letting the metronome go for a few minutes without talking, but the dialogue helped me to move things along and keep inspiring the viewer. Thanks for watching!

[@rickymather218]

😮

[@guitarsuccess4u]

Thanks for watching!