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In this first tutorial we're gonna break down and practice one of the simplest strumming patterns out there, and in this first lesson we'll look at the mechanics of it all.

Now let's practice this with a metronome. A metronome is a device that creates a series of clicks with a steady rhythm. You can adjust the tempo and it's an invaluable practice tool. You can find a virtual metronome for free online, download a cheap app or buy one at a music store. For this lesson I've picked a tempo that should be manageable, but if it's too fast or slow for you, you can repeat the exercise on your own. We'll just do 8 bars with the strumming pattern on our E minor chord, and then we'll end on a strum of the chord that we let ring. Try to focus all your attention on being really tight with the metronome.

Anders Mouridsen
Instructor Anders Mouridsen
Tutorial:
Down Stroke Strumming Pattern
Styles:
Acoustic
Difficulty:
print notation download lesson open guitar tuner
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Questions & Answers

7 months ago
I have always had a problem reading and comprehending notations. Please help me.
Mike Olekshy 6 months ago

Thanks for your your question! There are two kinds of music notation happening next to the video. The top set of lines is the musical notation. Please check out this lesson for an introduction to reading music notation: https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/495 The bottom set of lines is the tabulature. Here's a lesson on how to read Tab: https://www.guitartricks.com/how-to-read-guitar-tabs

1 year ago
Why do you not tell people how to 1. Hold guitar 2. Hold a pick 3. How to fret Nuts just starting like this
Josh Workman 1 year ago

Hi, thank you for your feedback. I'm passing this on to the GT staff.