How to play a guitar strumming pattern
This lesson will show you how to basically strum a music pattern as well as how to use it with A major chord.
While watching this lesson, notice how the strumming always happens straight over the sound hole. If your a beginner to acoustic guitars, this is a good habit to get into from the start. If your using an electric guitar, strum over the body. Try numerous positions as each one will give you a different sound.
Also notice in the lesson, how the volume of the strums, both up and down are equal. As a beginner, this is also what you should be practising and aiming for.
If you find your strings sound odd or rattle, then your most likely strumming too hard. On the other hand, you don't want to strum too softly either or it will sound wimpy.
Another good tip is to make sure you keep your wrist flexible and not too stiff when strumming your guitar.
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The next lesson teaches you how to use the A7 chord to strum a pattern for swing or blues rythym.