The Best Country Strumming Patterns | Guitar Lesson

[@09jitters]

What a great job!! I learned more from you than I have with others. Great job of taking your time on the pointers of for us. I hope that other guitar instructors watch this. Thanks a million.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks!

[@RKseekeroftruth]

LOL $35.00 for 1 pick hahahahahahahaha... wait... hahahahahaha... wow, people are paying this? I'm sorry, wait... hahahahahahaha... that's it, that's all I got... well maybe some confusion as to why. Vpicks are as cool and reasonable... 35 bucks holy come on molly

[@countryguitaronline]

RKseekeroftruth yeah, they do make a really big difference for recording. You’d be surprised ;)

[@claytonbrown7120]

Thanks I used this at the last anti trumptard rally!👍🏻

[@chantellebaker]

I could honestly just sit and listen to you playing these strumming patterns for hours on end

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks : )

[@johndubchak]

I don't play country music, but I'm studying your lesson. This is a great lesson to improve your rhythm playing no matter what style of music you play. You provide great instruction.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks!

[@tesfaale7756]

Short video packed with great flavors and textures of awesome strumming patterns. Can't thank you enough! Very much appreciated!

[@eagle6769]

You are one the best Guitar teacher i found.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks! Really appreciate it!

[@BayouSnake1]

You made my day..............I've been looking all over for a good basic "strumming lesson" that doesn't concentrate so much on chord change, and sticks with the actual strumming pattern that really brings out the "music"........Thanks for posting!!!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks for the comment!

[@henryharrison5392]

Your great because you go at a real slow pace so your students can understand! thank you good man!

[@Thenorthguitar]

Probably the best video about country guitar rhythm patterns on youtube.

[@charsrocket2445]

You're the BEST teacher of country Thanks to you I've been learning much about country music

[@countryguitaronline]

Appreciate it!

[@TanachSpot]

hi I'm a country Vocalist and American songwriter from Oakdale CA Im 23 and getting alot of good ideas I use strum pattern six Alot And Four But I use alot of different types of strumming ,Each pattern Changes the feel of your songs and once you get around a drummer you can hear what the drums will sound like When your writing music This guy is Awsome I've learned lot started playing when I was 13 and writing in my late teens and I've learned more being professional and in the music industry then if I keep my music a hobby, Thanks for this video I've gotten more ideas to use for writing more songs I got a record coming out your video inspired me to write more songs Godbless

[@andreadanniballe5013]

I had the same exact problem as you had in holding the pick for almost 10 years! It was so frustating, but I wasn't able to figure out where I was wrong, and being a soloist mostly plaing metal music made things even worst! I was asking to friends, trying to find videos on picking techniques, but nothing worked. Once I was quite down about that thing and I asked God to let me understand where the problem was, and suddenly I found a video of Paul Gilbert explaining few exercises, and in this video he explains that he had the same problem as me and you had! So I changed the way of holding the pick not to the tip of the index finger but to its side, and thank God I've improved rapidly from that day! And now I want to learn some country because it's amazing!

[@marycameron5201]

Devin you are magic in the way you strum, this is the best eg. of strumming and it's going to make a big difference. Thank you for your patience. You Are The GREATEST!

[@countryguitaronline]

Mary Cameron Thanks Mary! Really glad the video will help out! Thanks for the comment - Devin

[@mariabaker7920]

You're the best teacher ever!!!!

[@CalebePriester]

That tip on how to hold your pick is sick man!!

[@watchmartinbastin]

I been looking for a strum video. Glad I found it. It has given me motivation!

[@countryguitaronline]

Awesome, glad it helped out! Here's a link to my strumming course if you're interested countryguitaronline.com/classic-country-and-bluegrass-strumming-patterns-course-outline/ Have a good one! - Devin

[@wanderingbird8758]

This lesson is amazing! You were crazy efficient & made it incredibly easy. Thanks for the fabulous tips.

[@ericlarkins8205]

Love how you talk on a level one can understand thank you

[@hastingsbanda9894]

Beautiful and clearly expounded

[@daytoneman]

Love the sound of that guitar & the teacher is awesome too.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks, glad you like the lesson! Playing on an older Martin D-15 in that video...it's turned into a pretty great sounding guitar on the mic.

[@DIGIDIGI1971]

it's my first time for country strumming - amazing, how it's simple when broken into small slow pieces

[@curtisvaughn226]

Ew

[@anjagrundmann6268]

Pick down up - explained in a very simply way - thank you! That's what I was looking for to learn!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks for watching!

[@carebeauty1862]

You are such a great teacher.. if i were in your area i would pay for your lessons. Being extremely adhd it's often hard for me to find teachers that can teach me in a way that i understand and remember. Ive learned more from your videos then I learned in 100's of $ of lessons. I was a drummer for 10 years and when i moved into an apartment i decided id like to learn guitar to express the music in me with out taking space and its easier to sing with. Learning how to play the music i feel is so rewarding after months of practice. I have to say your videos helped tremendously, you certainly have a gift! Keep up the good work. Sharing your knowledge and talents and helping others and having a great time going it.. im inspired! Thank you, god bless! -Rock N CaROLL

[@countryguitaronline]

+carolyn lasare Thanks Carolyn! It's comments like yours that motivate me to keep posting lessons, so I really appreciate it. Sometimes I consider myself pretty adhd so maybe our minds just think alike when it comes to learning music haha. Learning how to play guitar has definitely been one of the most rewarding things I've done in my life and I'm glad other people out there feel the same way. Thanks for the message - Devin

[@tinas6547]

I'm a beginner and your video helps a lot. I like the calling out of the pick strings, 6,5 etc. I hope you have time to make more videos for beginner lessons.

[@andreashoppe1969]

This is so freaking addictive and enjoyable to play on the guitar. Actually it's such great enjoyment that I played this for 5 hours without a break. Is it common to play the eight notes straight or is it ok to play it slightly shuffled too sometimes? Thank you :)

[@thomasdestry5188]

Can’t wait to practice. Your teaching style, flawless.

[@countryguitaronline]

thomas destry Thanks Thomas!

[@rachelb2304]

thank you for showing how to hold the pick! i just started playing and this really helped me a lot, i just tried it and it really made the sound a lot better.

[@joshyoung4382]

Immediately my strumming improved when I changed to the stronger grip on the pick. I ordered the pick you suggested as well. Thanks man

[@youngerz114]

Thank u a ton man u are a great teacher. I wrote those all down and will start practicing those right away.

[@bradh716]

Thanks for showing the pick grip. It might also help me correct my issue with anchoring with my other fingers.

[@ChristofferKeizer]

Great lesson, sir.

[@richardspahn5880]

Awesome lesson, look forward to practicing these techniques. Thanks so much for putting this video together.

[@SPMcCormick85]

Best strumming lesson I've found on youtube. Thanks.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks for the comment!

[@kristindoan9105]

I love this tutorial, it's exactly what I needed to improve! After watching this, I grabbed my guitar and picked up the strumming patterns pretty quickly, it's the difference I was looking for. Thank you!!!

[@countryguitaronline]

Awesome, glad it helped out!

[@johnwebb101]

Hi great vid..simple and to the point...your "pick U D U" explanation is great...I have to disagree with one of your viewers (pagen gods) who says he plays with his fingers so can't apply this....I "thumb and strum (with the back of my fingers) and this vid fits that to a tee...I "Pick" with my thumb " (All down strokes of course) use the back of my fingers for D and brush back with either nail or finger pad for U...as I also do a bit of Travis picking, for any other single notes in the patterns I just use my fingers as necessary...More strum patterns and connecting licks/runs please...great stuff

[@marceloboenosdesantos8043]

Dear Devin !!!! 🎩 🎩 🎩 Amazing lesson. You are a great teacher and a great musician too. Thanks a lot for the excellent lesson and I look forward to hearing from you soon with your next video and I hope I'll watch all of yours excellent lessons. 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@allanchalmers9359]

Simple and an elegant video .. thank you for enhancing my playing Great teaching style!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Allan!

[@drewwalker9762]

Great lesson. The material is presented really well.

[@sibastueldesconocidothaunk8006]

Greetings from Spain , a million thanks!!!!!

[@charlesborgmann506]

This is the best strumming video I have seen! Easy to follow!!! Great Job

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Charles!

[@edwardboncoski1007]

Great lesson, you are very clear at what you are teaching, I'm a beginner and have watched many videos, I thought you were easy to follow along with thanks!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks! Really appreciate the comment

[@MsMargaret6]

Thank you, so much, for your help. Now my playing, will have, some more variety. You are a great, teacher, and a handsome one, l might add haha! Explained very clearly, thank you, once again! Keep up the good work!! Cheers Margaret!!!

[@paoladaly3610]

what a great explanation! I really understood the basics of country and bluegrass strumming and looking forward to getting it up to the more advanced versions you show. Thanks for showing your tricks and explaining it so well and concise :)

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Great video. Thanks from Wales.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks!

[@camperted]

You are an excellent teacher. i will check out your other videos. thanks!

[@countryguitaronline]

+Paul Lyons Thanks Paul!

[@miguelcontreras8061]

man I loved the video I've recently gotten into playing guitar and this video has transformed my country strumming God bless ya🔝

[@countryguitaronline]

Hey Miguel - Awesome! Glad the video helped! - Devin

[@bliss4glory]

Great vid thanks!

[@alicetriff7747]

Thanks this has helped sooooooo much! I've always wanted to play in a country style!!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks! Glad you could put it to good use

[@penofvenomstudios1799]

that was a great lesson...with everyone else, there's too much of everything else but the important stuff. that was to the point, I learned alot!

[@Appalachian_Boy]

Im learning and just seen ur vid. Cant wait to get home an try this out. Good job breakin it down for people like me...

[@vanillagator]

awesome vid. Much appreciation and gratitude for taking the time to not only teach but to teach well. God bless

[@ahyungrocks5509]

I have finally learned country. Thank you

[@timhowell4544]

I will be sure to tune in. Have not really played much in past 30 years. Just retired and have decided to get the Martin out and try to improve. Great fun, even as an advanced beginner. I look forward to more videos!

[@countryguitaronline]

+Tim Howell Awesome, sounds like a great time to pick up the Martin again. Good luck with everything!

[@jcbbb]

35$ pick LMAO... Good vid though man.. Funny, about a month ago I discovered the same way to hold the pick and it also transformed my rhythm playing 110% so I agree with you.

[@Troglodytarum]

@DEEJMASTER 333 Dumbass

[@red4life848]

Use your fingers

[@russellr1509]

Excellent , What a great Lesson Thank you.

[@dsadberry]

Wow. This is an excellent instructional video. Thank you!

[@rockers2rockers616]

Love those alternating bass notes style of rhythm playing

[@mokwaledikeipeile4375]

This is marvelous! It will help me a great deal. Thank you and may God bless you!

[@countryguitaronline]

mokwaledi keipeile awesome glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@hoflich9887]

I'm loving this. I will try out all of your patterns - I"m a big country music fan living in Singapore, I"m trying to form a country band over here with some friends... I'll try the picks too, I'm always looking for something new.

[@fredaussillou1569]

Very good ! Thanks ! It gives me a new motivation !

[@foodeeyasmr3415]

Why isn't there over a million views?👍🏼😂🎼

[@patrickgioia5335]

Thanks dude between this and your other video I finally have the bluegrass strumming down which has baffled me for many a year !

[@mattg6761]

Great tips and thank you for sharing brother !!!!

[@yatishvasa3560]

This made my day just better.

[@FriedlandM]

Same comment as everyone. Great video. Great job. Straight to the point and clear.

[@Bozcard]

Thanks for this excellent video. I learned. I think it will be helpful.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks John!

[@shineisle2263]

Hevenly & lovely country lesson..🌹❤️🇱🇰❤️🌹🙏

[@oliverjohnen6276]

That is beautiful, thank you Devin for sharing, Greetings from Germany.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Oliver!

[@erdogan330]

thanks Devin great lesson all helps.thanks again.

[@roberthughes7268]

Excellent video. This is the video I need, very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChristinaLoveletting]

I just want to say thank you so much for this lesson! That was great !! good job

[@chrishone3252]

Awesome lesson. Helped me make a step change in my strumming. Thanks

[@countryguitaronline]

Awesome, man. Glad it helped out! I'm still adding lessons to my country & bluegrass strumming course if you haven't checked that out too countryguitaronline.com/guitar-courses/ And the Fill Riff Course has some cool country & bluegrass stuff that you might like. Thanks for the comment! - Devin

[@nracicot]

That's exactly what I was looking for. 1000 thanks!

[@lorenamartinez1740]

I have learned a lot from you. thanks! Greetings from Sweden

[@expat2010]

Good intro lesson. Good pacing, and you did not make the mistake of either talking or showing off too much! I've been thinking about beveling a pick myself. Seems logical that they should be beveled and it should not be difficult.

[@doctorulradu6451]

Great lesson, congratulations ! You are the best!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thank you! 😃

[@keerthikitijaya-wardena6777]

Great lesson👍👍👍thanks a lot from Germany.

[@df4480]

Maybe I’m 5 years late, but appreciate your lesson. God bless.

[@frankswildyear]

The last strum example is awesome! Thanks!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks! You might like this one too... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5nch62lhZWsh5I have some other decent strumming pattern lessons and more on the way. Thanks for the comment - Devin

[@frankswildyear]

Thank you! Just added it to my practice list, I love this type of strumming

[@countryguitaronline]

Awesome. Yeah me too it's the best

[@frankswildyear]

Just bought the Blue Chip pick you recommended, love it, but I'd better not lose it!! It really makes a difference

[@countryguitaronline]

Nice! It's pretty amazing how smooth the bluechip picks sound...especially when you find the sweet spot at the right angle. I dropped mine down the slot in a wooden patio one time..lured it out with a set of chopsticks with masking tape on the end. Seems crazy to pay $35 but totally worth it. Glad you like it

[@danbromberg]

Wonderful video - thanks! How long did it take you to readjust to the new way of holding the pick and what benefit(s) does it now serve you?

[@LoreLive]

So so helpful! Thank you very much!

[@mrgazunt]

What a great lesson ❤

[@BingBangBooKangarooStudios]

本当に感謝しています。🙏💐

[@c88sharkyfonline16]

why does your guitar sound so good holy shit

[@pneumaticman5927]

That was AWESOME. My strumming did NOT sound like yours, but it’s getting a little better. I’m doing it on an Ibanez arch top, but have a mahogany acoustic on the way. Can’t wait to get it!

[@cindyplace6497]

You are a fabulous teacher!! I love country music and am a beginner with playing the guitar. I have a Taylor. Thanks for the pick tip. Do you have lessons that start from the beginning??? Is there a subscription??

[@countryguitaronline]

+Cindy Place Thanks! I have a lesson series for beginner country guitar players...here's lesson #1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKPIl4CEd8aYjZo and I'm currently adding to this series each week at countryguitaronline.com if you wanted to check it out. Hope it helps out - Devin

[@swontariorealestate]

You are very good!

[@louall211]

Very good lesson! Thank you for sharing ,beautiful and easy:-)

[@ericrasmussen7402]

Great lesson. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it!

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks!

[@paulmadden708]

Great advice. First time seeing most of them. Thank you for that.

[@sujyothijoyce8684]

Great lesson!! You made learning easier. Thank u very much.

[@moniquekirton25]

Well done. Now it is just a matter of drilling these patterns. Thanks.

[@thecandlebombs]

Beautiful! lesson

[@MrSlaidlaw]

Thanks. You helped me lots.

[@RC-nn1ld]

Great lesson

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Roger! You might like my Country Strumming Course over at CGO if you like this one... countryguitaronline.com/guitar-courses/ Have a good one - Devin

[@emmaharling6337]

This is a fantastic video!!! Learnt so much! You are a great communicator

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Emma! Glad it helped out 🤠

[@michaelcarney8980]

Well done sir..Essential tips..I would love to see the same thing 5 basic tips for country or Bluegrass lead playing..as I get lost..

[@ZachHouseZach]

Such a lovely Martin! Thanks for the vid dude.

[@rodkingston7933]

Quite helpful, thanks Buddy. Love that last pattern. Gonna try 'em for my country gospel playing. Glad to see you're playing an acoustic guitar, not an electric.

[@countryguitaronline]

Thanks Rodney! For sure, all about the acoustic these days. Started on electric way back in the day but haven't picked one up for a while. There's something about the acoustic sound that I like much better now. Hope you can put the pattern to use in your country gospel! - Devin

[@newdaychristian7826]

That was excellent! I am going to check out the rest of your material. Now if you could do the same with the banjo!

[@skyliz1248]

awesome! This is the best tutorial i need,thanks!

[@tommyers2166]

well done! thanks. A suggestion: can you include song examples that would fit each pick method demonstrated so we could practice to songs- which is the ultimate goal.

[@countryguitaronline]

Tom Myers hey Tom - thanks, glad you like the lesson. You might want to check out my strumming course over at countryguitaronline.com