Take Your Guitar Strumming from Beginner to HERO

Going over the skills you NEED to explode out of the beginner mindset when it comes to strumming guitar. It's all about taking a very simple count and adding some variations. A really easy guitar lesson that everyone should try!
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[@aft41]

Glad you keep circling back to important fundamentals like strumming.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Andrew!

[@rickybgoode9078]

When my frustration goes through the roof, I can watch one of your videos and I remember why I want to play guitar. Thanks Sean!!

[@seandaniel23]

Glad to hear it!! I'll keep em coming!

[@shermankelly9062]

@RickyB Goode You hit the nail on the head Rick.

[@tunod-]

One thing I learnt from playing the guitar is that the moment you get frustrated, just stop. Do yourself a favour and take a break. It's hard to stop because once you got the fever it's hard to quit playing but taking breaks helps sooo much for your progress. I just started playing again after a 6 month break and I play so much better than before. This break really helped a lot

[@douglaslay7487]

Thanks for the lesson Sean. Always amazes me that so many people act like you should only be teaching them what they do not already know. It is not your private lesson folks, which you are obviously too cheap to pay for. These lessons are free and for a general audience. Great job Sean.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@shermankelly9062]

@Douglas Lay No Douglas, I’m not taking private lessons but I do pick up information any way I can. This guy is good.

[@718Patra]

Thank you Sean. After 50 years I had given up ever being able to strum in time. But tonight I finally got it right due to this video! Turns out my sense of timing was not the issue, it was bad strumming mechanics all along. Can't thank you enough.

[@seandaniel23]

So cool to hear! Happy to help!

[@beemanrunning977]

I feel exactly the same way!

[@acousticknights9654]

This breaks the technique down really well. You always go the extra mile to explain extensions off of the same skill that can really advance a practice. Even applying the basics of where and when to use it. This is why you're the best guitar teacher on KZbin. Sprinkle in intentional over confidence and hilarity and you've got the best thing to happen to the internet and guitar in a long time

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for saying so!

[@elijahmonn3757]

That was a good lesson on strumming . To the point and constructive from beginning to the end . Thanks Brent

[@throughthestorm3852]

If I drank I would buy you a beer

[@ogawasan5581]

Friend : How did your strumming get better instantly ? Me : Two words : Sean Daniel

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@q4991]

OH!! 'San-San' You Are a Card ! "Queen of Spades, right?'

[@MikeDGuitar]

I find this is a really good fundamental lesson. I'm at the part of my 'guitar journey' where I'm noticing how other instructors teach inefficient technique and sloppy notation with things like strumming so as to confuse the watcher in order to draw them into one of their programs or website. Great job, Sean!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@345kobi]

Now that I have been playing guitar for awhile I realize how valuable this lesson. Thanks Sean.

[@kileki9163]

Man pewdiepies American accent has gotten really good Jk awesome lesson!

[@thecreatoralqxx]

You mean to tell me that PewDiePie isn't American? Lolll

[@thanatos2476]

NightmareGoddessXV Swedish lives in England

[@004paras1]

I can't unhear it now

[@timbreakradio]

Cannot unhear, thank you for this

[@jonathanjoshuacdator4039]

Yeah

[@yoursimenthusiast8721]

Instructions not clear... guitar now perfectly balanced on my head

[@seandaniel23]

I'll try and do better next time.

[@q4991]

Must be a Huge Improvement...to your 'playing' And likely 'your unwashed "Look"' ?

[@yoursimenthusiast8721]

@@q4991 maybe catch the virus and dont recover 👌🏻 better for everyone

[@totallyashley]

instructions unclear, my guitar shrunk and now its a ukulele

[@patbrown2390]

Must have been that klonzapine. I understood it perfectly. Lol lol lol.

[@KJ-ct6of]

Great lesson Sean. I've been strumming ALL of the strings for WAAAYYY too long. Great lesson concepts in a simple to use format. Excellent pace for this lesson as well. Not too rushed...very effective. Thanks

[@Derekalwaysdelivers207]

Really thankful for great teachers on KZbin like you You ever teach any scales or theory. Just from learning so little I've seen my guitar playing get so much better. It's amazing what so little can do

[@gabrielgrigonis9840]

This is the best strumming video I have seen. Thank you. Now to watch it 100x and see if my brain and right hand will work together.

[@seandaniel23]

Keep rocking Gabriel!

[@gabrielgonzalez2457]

Thanks for really breaking it down. Many dont. But those little details you share are game changers for a student like me.

[@rajeevnair1461]

Crystal clear explanation and an even more understandable demonstration 👍👏

[@burrelsk]

Sean, I haven’t seen a ton of your videos *yet * but you have an enjoyable Steve Martin quality that makes me imagine you had an arrow through your head.

[@julessanchez9216]

Great lesson, Sean !! I need all the help that I can get in the strumming department, and your lesson helps greatly! Thank you so much for sharing !

[@vishnukantverma5223]

That was simple yet invaluable. Thank you 😊

[@seandaniel23]

happy to help!

[@stevebobamerican8635]

Had to watch a begging-for-dollars ad from Cackling Chylmadia before this vid started. That’s how much I really wanted to see your lesson.

[@seandaniel23]

Haha what a trooper!

[@brianbennett5943]

I’m 72 years old and still learning. As a retired middle school teacher, I appreciate the way Sean relates to us, his students. Serious, but with a mix of humor, and always giving off a positive vibe.

[@neildaniels5275]

Thanks for the palm mute demo, I finally understand how it works!

[@michaelcobb6603]

This was the most helpful lesson I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much

[@seandaniel23]

No prob!

[@jam6718]

I really like this man. Everything is to the point and simple. A very good teacher.

[@petenztube]

Best opening line ever!

[@mikeschott9465]

Came across your videos a while ago...you are really a great instructor. Really helps me. Thank you.

[@CircadianCitizen5]

Your videos are full of good info and not boring. Love it man thanks!!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@cameronleb6508]

I started doing that without even realizing it, it kinda just happened and I started to strum like that, idk if that happens to anyone else

[@nrcarl00]

fenderbendercam me too!

[@Analymous]

Same!!

[@spencermurray4378]

Me too and I've only been playing for a week

[@q4991]

SO, there four? U have 'Other' reason to B here? listen, 'Queer' is Now 'OK'!

[@spencermurray4378]

@@q4991 nigga what on Earth did you just try to say

[@ShaggyThePunk]

Strumming patterns are so fucking important, they don't seem it at first, but man you really gotta be on top of it.

[@colinc3292]

Hey Sean, Third time around the bouy with this lesson: ... such a fundamental topic, and you teach it in a thoughtful, considered, and entertaining way. Many thanks .. 😊

[@anid.5644]

I'm so grateful I found your channel. I'm binge watching your videos and trying to add all that cool stuff to my playing. I feel your videos are what's going to take me to the next level. Thanks a lot Sean! Also, I love that you explain things at a fast pace. It's packed info, great for impatient people like me :)

[@seandaniel23]

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

[@AIvlogs945]

I have been watching strumming videos for a long time and I couldn't play the way it should be.. but today it sounded just fine.. only because of you.. :) I'm glad I found your channel !!!!

[@rlews1531]

From the beyond, I feel the vibes moving slowly but with force and impact. Receive loud and clear,

[@camilablw]

Found your channel today. I've been watching some guitar lessons to keep myself sane during this awful quarantine. Fell in love with the way you explain things! Thank you so much. Big hugs from Brazil.

[@russellford5433]

Good lesson. I get a little sloppy at times. This is a great exercise for tightening up strumming and muting techniques.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@JF-xx5kn]

Thank you Sean. Appreciated this lesson! Love your channel for useful content delivered in a fun and entertaining way. :-)

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for reaching out! Always happy to help!

[@DiskTuna]

Another gem, thank you!

[@jlach100]

Thank you, have been looking for a tip/lesson exactly like this, very helpful.

[@abhashbhattarai4820]

I'm perfect with this theoretically. I find really difficulty in strumming! I'll edit the comment after I am comfortable with strumming❤

[@leimaniax]

Agreed! Can’t believe how difficult it is to strum well, to keep the tone clean and controlled. My strumming is way too noisy. I learnt some bad mechanics, and now changing how I strum. It’s getting better. ( 2 years into learning guitar. Loving it, but suddenly realised that I need to give my strumming some urgent attention….)

[@Chris-gf5ft]

Great guitar for the price! Cant beat it! One of the best guitar purchases i've made.

[@donnyh3497]

That was an outstanding lesson!

[@joey86bu1]

Intro is pure gold.

[@DeeDee-2]

Thanks Sean, love the way you teach. Dee Dee from London

[@headshrinker8595]

The man speaks sense and makes the point clear and simple👍

[@Wolfythereviewer]

The whole wrist control thing is enlightening for me as a beginner guitarist thanks so much!

[@rockabye63]

I'll forever remember this day, as I've gone from beginner to that next step just beyond beginner.

[@compadre5880]

Your intros cure my depression.

[@seandaniel23]

The clozapine of intros!

[@chiraggupta7580]

C O M P A D R E You need better depression.

[@raymichaels123]

Such an awesome video. This 11 minute video will forever change how I play guitar. Thank you so much.

[@kurisu976]

This is great. Improved my few songs that I know as beginner by a lot!

[@wolfgangrussel5250]

Thanks pwediepie !!!!

[@bri-bristhoughts9616]

Thank you for your videos, sir!😊 I may have said it in a different comment section. But, I am learning on my own how to play the guitar and sometimes the piano! Lol, I love writing songs, and even just the couple of videos I have seen, are helpful. 😊

[@markvanbeek3338]

Thank you so much for this very valuable lesson.... I like your way of teaching, clear, concise and easy to digest. Helps me a lot to enjoy playing 🙏🏻

[@GrowInSteps]

Wow dude. You are awesome. I am a beginner and love to play acoustic guitar. But i can not control my fingers and plectrum. I loose my control over it and can even remember which string i am hitting. Make videos for beginners please

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! More on the way!

[@leighdurrant9116]

Great lesson, feel inspired now, thank you

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for saying so!

[@yadji.2106]

You don't actually learn it,you just have to find it and practice it.

[@radicalfan8743]

Its actually what happened to me. After playing guitar for awhile I just suddenly did some pretty good strumming. Just came out naturally haha

[@CharlieRootsMusic]

Preach! When you learn to feel what your playing and you put in basic fundamental practice it just starts showing up and your like well hell lookie here!

[@michaelcobb6603]

That’s exactly what learning it is LOL

[@q4991]

oh, Poppycock , U ain't bin wit the 'Real people' , Out Side of 'Berklee' Musical chair-school ....

[@tomekberg9252]

A BIG help! Thanks Sean

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Thanks!

[@michaelcheverie7579]

Sean, your sense of humor and your teaching ability are both top notch!

[@jon4702]

Dude that was fantastic. Thank you for making that

[@russellnewton6660]

Keep taking the clozapine, it’s obviously working, nice lesson 👍thankyou.

[@ryanfoo7749]

Really love your videos and how they are pitched at the 'hey, I didn't learn guitar from classical classes" people. Although I'm already past this stage, I can see how useful this would have been when I was learning -- and how accssible you're making it (oh you're not using a pick? Sure! Oh, you use your thumb to strum? Okay!) Amazing.

[@Maydoggie]

This is exactly what I need to be working on...and I have been since I found this video.

[@Dutcharmytent]

Did this earlier and its works, I use a pick and finger. Works well.

[@seandaniel23]

Great song.

[@daveg5857]

Wonderful lesson!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks!

[@Schmelt27]

This is a great lesson. I've played rhythm and bass in bands since I was 13. That was 1962. Over the years I never learned to count but u got better and better at muting, playing only parts of the full chord, etc. I couldn't have done a better lesson on this. But I love to have a rhythm playoff against you 😎.

[@mosesidowu]

So greate. Amazing, wonderful, excellent. God bless you and increase your knowledge

[@VikashKumar-my7pc]

Thanks a million ❤ For this valuable lesson on strumming.

[@stagelifelv9324]

Great lesson!

[@BaconBriber]

I love that intro

[@northcountryhermit5057]

Thanks Bud! I'm a multi-instrumentalist that just picked up guitar 2 yrs ago...progressing rapidly. I play Irish bodhran drum. The guitars strumming technique shares many similarities to the "tipper" hand of the drum. Holding the tipper, holding the pick..the downbeats, the upbeats...much like paradiddles, etc. So it transfered in a matter of minutes...not months! Now it's time to get muting, and muscle memory...I've got my major and minor chords down- and changing at 80-100 BPM. Thanks SO MUCH! Can you do a video on anchor fingers, which chords are generally seen in pairs (ie- C to G, D to E, etc). TY!! :)

[@TheRealJonnyLaw]

Ty for sharing! This has helped my strumming in one sitdown watching and learning your wrist work.

[@crizimpleTv]

thank you so much, i apply that to my learnings in playing guitar.

[@carpetpro9903]

Thanks Sean , been struggling in this area , good job!

[@brettmaguire6973]

I learned so much here that I've glossed over. Thanks for this resource!

[@MrLardCock]

You and Andres should collab and do a in-depth strumming video. Would love to hear you two discuss it because of the pick vs. finger style differences.

[@JPVanderbuilt]

I agree. Great idea.

[@adriansaber1134]

its good for my stramming this is so helpdul thank you👌👍

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@99vkh]

Simple and sweet !!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks!

[@JulCoCa87]

At 10:13 is like he's starting to sing already hahaha this guy is so cool.

[@andreamarcellini230]

That intro 😂 you're the man!

[@leonmaster5182]

Thanks 👍 awesome video

[@Stevali1966]

Your strumming lesson Boss.

[@trentc7329]

This is a really good lesson. My strumming is crap because I only work on it when no one else is home, which is rare. Even an unplugged Telecaster is too loud for my family. How do your students practice it without driving their families crazy?

[@Kettakelly]

Trent China buy some amp headphones or play in a garage

[@Kettakelly]

Idk my family usually enjoys watching me play and it’s not Much of a nuisance

[@shermankelly9062]

@Jason Villa Jason where can I find those amp headphones (Inexpensive of course).

[@1821712]

Sean, thanks. This was very helpful. Not everyone JUST FINDS these methods. REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR LESSONS.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help! I'll keep them coming!

[@ronlight7013]

Great lesson, Sean. (Not that your other lessons aren't really well done, just that this delve into advanced beginner/intermediate level technique is exactly the level where my practice resides.) So, next related issue: I'm having a lot of difficulty executing tremolo picking when trying to do that passage with the slides on the three highest strings in the song Rumble. Any help very much appreciated! Thanks, Sean.

[@seandaniel23]

Always happy to help Ron!

[@rameshbaghel7534]

Thanks Sean.....very useful lesson...

[@stephenfinch2120]

Cool. You're positioned to make the notes ring. Like it.

[@franknisi1998]

Thank you

[@ferrisonthomas5985]

I looked at the thumbnail and got it thank you man!

[@terrywhite3526]

I found this really interesting and it breaks it down t make us sound better you can also try strumming at different points on the strings, towards the bridge is a brighter sharper sound, and towards the neck is duller and blends in...

[@mwabaephraim2452]

Hi Sean can you kindly making a video on combing strumming and picking in a chord progression Will appreciate thank you

[@oldrrocr]

on the second thing you're good at: you do a great impression of "Chuck" (Paul Rudd) that surf teacher in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"!

[@autocrow]

It took me years of playing to realize the importance of right hand positioning. I can tell if someone is any good or not by watching them without even hearing them. Good players never move their picking/strumming hand very far away from position. You will never play well if your hand is all over the place and losing track of where the strings are. I used to pull my hand completely away from the guitar during a pause when I was not picking or strumming, so I had to find the strings all over again for the next strum! That's why videoing is so important. To see these kind of things.

[@jimmyw3670]

This is helpful, thanks

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@sleyaraze8916]

Really basic knowledge but truly important knowledge! 👍 Thanks

[@sapelesteve]

Great lesson Sean! I will have to start trying this technique because to date I have just been hitting all of the strings. Thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

Time to tighten it up!

[@chriscornell3948]

Awesome video! Great tip

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@dankycant1tap]

Im good with chords but my problem is my strumming, this video helped a bit and ill be watching this alot! Thanks Sean!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@tree5492]

Sounds great for blowin in the wind

[@seandaniel23]

Classic song.

[@mummypie]

best strumming lesson so far

[@PiyushPawale]

Nice video. Thanks Sean.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@gerald6692]

Thank you !

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!