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Strumming from scratch - Rhythm guitar lesson for Beginners
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Strumming from scratch - Rhythm guitar lesson for Beginners

The easiest way for learning rhythm guitar.
Created byTamal Ghosh
Last updated 5/2017
English

What you'll learn

  • They will learn different strumming patterns and chord progressions and how to play along with drums and songs etc.

Course content

1 section13 lectures1h 47m total length
  • Introduction0:12
  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 17:17

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 1.

    1.Left hand muting for strumming practice.
    2.Plectrum holding.
    3.Right hand posture for strumming and movement.
    4.Counting the beats while playing down strokes. 
    5.Using the metronome.


  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 27:13

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 2.

    1.Skipping down strokes or misses.
    2.A very basic Chord progression.
    3.Chord shifting ideas.
    4.Strumming with a chord progression

  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 39:22

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 3.

    1.Using misses with the previous chord progression.
    2.New chord progression.
    3.Using a backing track to practice chord shifting and strumming.


  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 412:50

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 4.

    1.Up strokes.
    2.How to count eighth notes.
    3.How many strings to strum.
    4.Foot tapping.
    5.New strumming patterns.
    6.How to practice without a guitar.

  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 56:18

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 5.

    1.Understanding a drum beat.
    2.Counting and playing along with a drum track. 
    3.Using multiple strumming patterns over the same drum beat.

  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 610:12

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 6.

    1.Waltz
    2.New strumming patterns using misses.


  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 710:13

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 7.

    1.Another strumming pattern using misses.
    2.More chord progressions.

  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 89:30

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 8.

    1.A complex strumming pattern
    2.4 magical chords

  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 99:54

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 9.

    1.Variations of the previous strumming pattern.
    2.Mixing different strumming patterns.


  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 107:28

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 10.

    1.Splitting the complex strumming patterns.
    2.More chord progressions.
    3.Another complex strumming pattern.

  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 1110:41

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 11.

    1.Splitting the previous strumming pattern.
    2.Chord progressions using Barre chords.
    3.Country style strumming pattern concepts.

  • Strumming from scratch - Lesson 126:00

    We will learn the following topics in lesson 12.

    1.Swing rhythm.
    2.Dominant 7th Chords.
    3.Swing rhythm in country style.

                                               End of the course

Requirements

  • Need to have a computer or a smart phone
  • If you don't have the above then a tablet can also serve the purpose

Description

Learn the basic concepts and tools to play rhythm guitar from very basic to intermediate level.

Build a strong foundation in rhythm playing with this tutorial for beginners.

Its a step by step approach for beginners to learn rhythm guitar.The common problems faced by students are also discussed for efficient and faster learning.

Practicing with backing tracks help thus after some videos backing tracks are included.

After completing this course a student can play many songs alone and also with a band.

Course overview and Contents.

Starting with basic down strokes and plectrum holding as we proceed we learn many rhythm techniques along with proper practice technique using metronome.As we learn more interesting things, in order to make it more challenging and fun drum tracks are introduced as well.

Skipping down strokes or misses.
A very basic Chord progression.
Chord shifting ideas.
Strumming with a chord progression                                                                                                   Using a backing track to practice chord shifting and strumming.                                               Up  strokes.

How to count eighth notes.
How many strings to strum.
Foot tapping.
New strumming patterns.
How to practice rhythm without a guitar.                                                                                          Forming your own strumming patterns.                                                                                                    Waltz beat                                                                                                                                              Mixing strumming patterns                                                                                                              Splitting strumming patterns

Complex 8 beat rhythm patterns
Swing Rhythm
Basic Blues 
Country rhythm


Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for beginners who have no or very little experience with the guitar