I'm a late in life learner who has struggled for years with strumming in rhythm and I've listened to lots of instructors, but you are the first one that has made the concept clear and easy to follow. It seems like many people do not understand the struggle around strumming, but you do and I thank you for that.
This has given me so much anxiety, strumming while changing chords. My dad said I shouldnt strum at all as I change chords. But seeing your video is a validation that I've been doing good after all. Thank you!
So just to clarify, you change chords just after you have strummed and are ready for the next strum? For example, you up strum, just when that is done, you immediately change chords in the space between the next strum, which might be down or up? Thanks for the video!
I think of it differently... but we might be saying the same thing. I think of starting the change on the upbeat of the end of the strum so I'm there for the downbeat of the next strum.
for example, i'm learning apologize by one republic, and the transition is between am-f-c and a good pattern for this is AM (DDDU) F (UUDUDUDU) C (DDDU) G (UUDUDU) this is a bit tricky and i get to chord so fast that the up strum is awkward, i wish some of these tutorials would show with a strumming pattern such as this, instead of easy ones where the pattern is the same like DDDDU for each chord. these patterns i gave or feel for the song can be quite challening with the up strum for me and i can't get it and it's been 3 years. other even more complicated i am ok, but a pattern such as this with these 3 chords in particular am-f-c i am struggling still any tips? A tutorial? thankyou kndly
I don't have anything in a lesson per se, but what I suggest is attending my next RGS Live session on YT, and you can write in the chat this question and I'd be more than happy to try to offer some suggestions. Next session is on Thursday June 1st 12 pm PDT/3 pm EDT. Here's the link, drop on by! th-cam.com/users/livel1a98J70-XA
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I'm a late in life learner who has struggled for years with strumming in rhythm and I've listened to lots of instructors, but you are the first one that has made the concept clear and easy to follow. It seems like many people do not understand the struggle around strumming, but you do and I thank you for that.
Thank you and I'm glad this helps you!
Thank you for sharing dear Teacher
You're very welcome Zola. Thanks for being the first one to comment :)
Thank you! I've been struggling with this for awhile. This helped a lot!
I'm so glad!
ahh this is sooo helpful!! thank you so much sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼
i watch a lot of video on you tube at lest i found a video that works...you got a new subscriber
Awesome, thank you!
wow you are the best teacher, i rlly like how you ask us to follow along with you. gets me motivated
Thank you ❤
Thankyou, learning and enjoying ☺
This has given me so much anxiety, strumming while changing chords. My dad said I shouldnt strum at all as I change chords. But seeing your video is a validation that I've been doing good after all.
Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Very good video! Surprised it hasn’t had more traction.
Awesome video. This will help so much
Thank you this was really helpful
Glad I could help, Mega.
Great lesson!
Glad you liked it!
Man thank you!
You bet!
had got more from you than others. Thank you. i was ready to give up
Keep plugging away Al. Persistence is your best asset.
Thank you so much! Sir!🙏
You're welcome.
Thank you sir
Hi Ejaz. Nice to hear from you. Practicing I hope :)
Hello Sir, Plz make a tutorial about Licks and chucks during finger picking. Hope you understand what I'm looking for. Thanks
Hi Shareeagain... I'm not 100% sure I understand. Could you explain more?
Excellent!!! Thank you 😺
You're very welcome Lee. I'm glad you found it useful.
Well this really helps thx
Probably the best beginner strumming video on youtube, for me at least.
Wow, thanks John!
Honestly I love the attitude he gave in the video.
Thanks Rubi.
So just to clarify, you change chords just after you have strummed and are ready for the next strum? For example, you up strum, just when that is done, you immediately change chords in the space between the next strum, which might be down or up? Thanks for the video!
I think of it differently... but we might be saying the same thing. I think of starting the change on the upbeat of the end of the strum so I'm there for the downbeat of the next strum.
i'm struggling changing from Em -> F
for example, i'm learning apologize by one republic, and the transition is between am-f-c and a good pattern for this is AM (DDDU) F (UUDUDUDU) C (DDDU) G (UUDUDU) this is a bit tricky and i get to chord so fast that the up strum is awkward, i wish some of these tutorials would show with a strumming pattern such as this, instead of easy ones where the pattern is the same like DDDDU for each chord. these patterns i gave or feel for the song can be quite challening with the up strum for me and i can't get it and it's been 3 years. other even more complicated i am ok, but a pattern such as this with these 3 chords in particular am-f-c i am struggling still any tips? A tutorial? thankyou kndly
I don't have anything in a lesson per se, but what I suggest is attending my next RGS Live session on YT, and you can write in the chat this question and I'd be more than happy to try to offer some suggestions. Next session is on Thursday June 1st 12 pm PDT/3 pm EDT. Here's the link, drop on by! th-cam.com/users/livel1a98J70-XA
You’re awesome
Thanks Marty!
So you are actually changing fingers 1 and 2 WHILE strumming up with right hand?
you sound like barney
Who is Barney?