Strumming Secrets - Beginner 1 - Guitar Couch Lessons

Once you learn some basic chords, the strumming is the binding element. It is the X-factor that makes chords sound like a song. In this course we will work on some basic strumming principles.

Beginner Level

11 lessons

46 minutes of video lessons

I will explain in detail, how to position your strumming hand and how to transition between the chords in order to achieve a very natural feeling rhythm.We will work with the metronome and build to full strumming patterns, starting with very simple core exercises.

This series is a great addition to the absolute beginner course. It is something that you should add to your general practising routine.

Module 1	Strumming Secrets – Beginner 1
Unit 1	Introduction & exercise 1
Unit 2	Exercise 2 - DUDU
Unit 3	Exercise 3 - DDD with A minor
Unit 4	DUDU with various chords - exercise 4
Unit 5	DDU muted - exercise 5 - IMPORTANT!
Unit 6	DDU with A minor chord - Exercise 6
Unit 7	Strumming DDU with various chords - exercise 7
Unit 8	DDUUDU introduction - exercise 8
Unit 9	DDUUDU with the chords Am Em
Unit 10	Tips for smooth chord changes
Unit 11	DDUUDU with various chords + song recommendations