Beginner Guitar Strumming Patterns You MUST Know! 

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Pattern 1 - 1:54 DD DUDU Pattern 2 - 4:13 DUM UDUM UDUM UDUM Pattern 3 - 8:44 DDDU DDDU Pattern 4 - 10:06 DD UDUD DUD Pattern 5 - 12:38 DDD UU UDUDU

I know that Marty says this is for beginners but it is really for anyone who plays. I see alot of people who have been playing for a long time that could use work and practice on the strumming (me included). Kevin O'Rourke

Seeing the video start with CCR rhythm is definitely going to attract my interest! A very informative lesson I believe!

Hey Marty, thank you for the Beginner Guitar Strumming Patterns that we must know. Greatly Appreciated! I was reading an article in the May 2020 Guitar Player magazine on Celisse Henderson. She mentioned she was learning guitar and that she searched 12 bar blues on RU-vid and found great videos by you. You should be very proud of how much you have inspired and helped so many guitarist reach their potential. Although for me, My goal is to just to have my that my wife not cringe when I play :-). If you did not see the article, let me know and I can send you a PDF copy.

I was really vibing with that "Up down down down" song :) This is the mark of true musician. You could probably make an accompaniment for a phone book recitation and make it an engaging performance.

You could release 13:00 onwards as a Tenacious D bonus track and no questions would be asked 😂 - seriously though, so grateful for these videos. I’m 4 days in and my fingers HURT but I am HOOKED and playing some of my favourite songs already thanks to your beginner chord videos, and now this video’s got me feeling like a rockstar - thank you so much!!

This guy has me buzzing every day to get home to my guitar !!

Hey Marty, I just want to say as a player who's probably at the half way point between immediate and advanced, this is really great to go back to basics every now and then. Strumming patterns are something people really should start adding to their day to day practice routines. Alot of people who follow your channel and been playing for a number of years will probably overlook this strumming pattern video because its just a case of "Ahh nah I dont need to see his videos on basics" But i really appreciated this one alot, strumming patterns isn't something i've really practiced hard at, it seems to just come naturally to me as i'm learning songs or just mucking around, but I think i might start adding these patterns to my practice routine. Thanks a bunch man, be great to see some more videos on blues licks in the near future too. Thanks Marty, Stay safe Brutha!!!

He is such a gift to beginners. He sharing his knowledge is so wonderful. God Bless him.

Anyone else think he had a smoke break somewhere in the middle of this video? Lol. Number 3 is actually number 4. Number 5 is all over the place. He starts out down up down then switches to down down down. Lol still a great video! Best guitar teacher on RU-vid

I am a lefty that just picked up a guitar. I had a real dilemma deciding whether I should learn lefty or righty but I decided right. My right hand feels so clumsy uncoordinated trying to strum but I’m pushing though. This video has been a huge help for me. Thank you!

Awesome lesson! I often feel it’s my right hand that needs so much more work than the left. Thank you!

Thank you Marty you are so kind to post these videos. We love you

Love it! Thanks 😊 I have been following since the beginning of the year! My brother in law got me a guitar for Christmas. I signed up for your beginner course in February and you have been a fantastic teacher 🤗

I've been playing for just a few years now and I'd say at least half of what I know how to play is because of Marty Schwartz! Thank you Marty! You are great at breaking things down!

Marty, this is by far one of the most fun and helpful videos for my beginner skills. It satisfies rhythm, the fun of strumming, and finally with the Jack Johnson shuffle at the end, it feels like a real accomplishment!! Very appreciated! ...and uplifting, joyful! Needed for times like now!!

Thank you Marty for all the lessons you post for beginners and without trying to sell me an advanced course! I have a couple weeks now and believe I am making a small amount of progress. But I like the encouragement you give to not give up because it is a long process.

I’ve been playing for awhile but never got the Handel on strumming so this is very helpful

Just wanted to say thank you for your videos! You’re making it so much easier to learn! Super easy to follow 👍🏻

4:14 "Rollin' on the River" vibes 🎶 Left a good job in the city 🎶

Hey I just wanted to thank you! I’ve been playing guitar since December of last you because of you. Thx to you I now know chords and strumming and songs. Thank you so much for bringing music into my life☺️

Hey Marty. I’ve recently got back to playing guitar, after around an 8 year hiatus. I couldn’t seem to progress and after an injury to my fret hand I just stopped playing. I’d just like to thank you for inspiring me to keep plugging away and working hard. Your tutorials are very informative and light hearted , and it’s made learning fun. In the last few months watching your channel I’ve got further than I did before and I’m really enjoying myself again. 🙌🙌 thanks again

Fantastic, I love how slow and clear this is!!

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Marty I'm a true beginner. Tried to play for a few years and said this is to hard. After discovering you on RU-vid I've regained my tenacity for learning guitar. Keep up the good work. Thanks

Thank you Marty! Been practicing for a few months now but your videos help a lot! Thank you!

For the strum pattern at 00:25 I immediately thought of Jack Johnson! Edit: Welp, you just confirmed haha

Excellent as always! I think it would be great if you could mention songs that go well with each strumming pattern! Thank you very much!

I've been playing with guitar for many years. Lots of books and scales...None of those books mentioned strumming patterns. I knew I was missing something. My music was all sounding the same. Then I realized I strummed everything basically the same. So I've been looking to widen my strumming repertoire and of course, there you are with the help. I love all your videos. Thank you sooooo much 😁

Thanks for these videos! I’ve always wanted to learn, even took private lessons for a bit and always felt discouraged. But these have been great and I’m slowly building up my confidence. Thanks!

@Marty Music I just recent started picking up the guitar again after not playing for like 15 - 20 years. Your videos have been really great refresher courses for me.

So glad for these videos man, you’ve inspired me to pick up my old guitar and learn some tunes in this corona period! Cant wait until i can afford a full size guitar and really kick it 🤣

Thanks man.. I've had moments where everything feels right like its clicking then i lose it, during the last strumming pattern i started doing what you said then i just started improvising the strumming & switching chords and everything sounded great everyone in my house look at me like wow & they've been hearing me play some crappy music since March 2020 its now late January 2021 and i think it actually clicked it felt good just flowed nice and idk just felt natural i guess... Thanks man

I really appreciate the effort you put in to these videos Marty! I’ve been a “beginner” my whole life. I’m committed to becoming a better guitarist over the next few months.

@ Marty Schwartz, thank you for re-kindling my desire to learn guitar. Please continue to keep up the great work. Peace from Ireland.

Marty i watch all the guitar teachers on here researching songs as i play guitar.. you sir are the best teacher on the interweb by far, hands down!!!! Keep u the great work, ur litte 60 sec videos are so kool and helpful also

Spot on perfect lesson Marty!

Great stuff Marty. Love that 2nd pattern the most

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Marty, gr8 video! A quick follow up video would be to do the same patterns and explain the musical count or what the notations would be and how it would be written out on leed-sheets. Just a suggestion! Maybe it would not be a short video! Blessings Dave

Day three for me as a complete beginner & I'm really enjoying your lessons. As you kept going faster with the "down down down up up up down up down up" I just couldn't help but laugh cause I couldn't keep up lol. I wrote all these down and will practice. Thanks so much, I'm having fun👍👍

I agree! He’s fun, funny! And I’d say the best instructor I’ve seen by far!

Marty I really appreciate your channel, just started a few weeks ago. I have made some progress just by watch, re-watching your beginner stuff.

Dude, I watched my dad & uncle's play guitar but never seem to have the patience to try enough. Well , Dad give me a guitar and I'm starting to enjoy it, thanks to your lessons. Age 52 now and have patience and time to even pull out a pocket guitar at work to pass the time. Looking forward to having fun with you and my family.

Great content and patterns! Thanks Marty!!

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You are my first guitar guru. Love the way you slowed things down so we can see the strum pattern.

I don't even play old rock but years ago I learned all the 80 and 70s hits we all know and love and I think it's always smart for us to try other styles. As my own music I'd say it's like a alternative blues folk but I love how random jazz is. It let's u feel the music instead of only note structure.

One week since I purchased my first guitar at 46 years old , your my go to teacher , absolutely brilliant instruction Marty👌Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

Props my friend, i just started guitar not long ago. A month tops haha, you have been more helpful than i can put in words, keep it up! Bring us more videos!!

Marty is the man! His technique of teaching is easy to comprehend. I just picked up guitar again after a 20 yr hiatious. I always wanted to be a rock star since the 80s, but never put the work into learning and practicing guitar. I wanted to party too much. Well the party's been over for awhile now, so I'm back to wanting to play all my favorite Classic rock heros songs. Thanks Marty for helping me achieve that! 👍

Being a 100 percent RU-vid learned guitarist, strumming was by far the hardest thing to learn for me. Very helpful video, as usual Marty.

These lessons on strumming patterns really help with my 🎸 playing

Thanks for this. I was searching for beginners strumming for handicapped person. This will definitely help. I will be checking out the rest of your videos. Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours.

I’ve been playing two years now and you’ve helped me get through it to almost advanced but I’m just coming back to basics to fill knowledge gaps

Hey Marty! I've got a quick request for a song tutorial. I would love to learn goodbye angels by the red hot chili peppers because it is by far my favourite song right now, but I can't find any good tutorials

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beginner learning guitar. I am still speaking drums 1&2& , but I think I am grasping this great lesson. Thanks Marty drum speaking for over 50 years

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Hi Marty! I recently went to my old ma's place and picked up the guitar again given to me by a friend 10+ years ago and started learning from you for 3 days. I cam remember all the chords you taught in beginning lesson and strumming and now practicing. Thank you very muchness! One tune came up to me is I Will Follow Him in the movie Sister Act. Any chance to hear from you later? Thank you again😀

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I'm curious how do you know when to strum up or down when learning a song

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For some reason the only person I can learn a song from successfully is this guy, so thank you Marty

I got left behind during lessons as I struggled to get my strumming hand going, basically got forced out, haven't played since. Might just pick it back now this video is out, cheers Marty!

Hey Marty i just want to say thank you. Everything i know about playing the guitar i learned from you. Ive never had a lesson yet i can freestyle or play afew songs. Its amazing skill to have so just wanted to say thanks again.✌️

Youre my favorite youtuber for guitar lessons. Much appreciated

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