Top 5 Strumming Patterns for Acoustic Guitar (must know!)

In this video, we'll look at 5 super useful strumming patterns that progress from beginner to intermediate level. This can hopefully lead to a breakthrough in the strumming patterns you are capable of!

We'll also cover a suggested chord change to try with each strumming pattern. Remember, learning the pattern alone isn't much use, you need to be able to change chords while keeping the strumming going to the correct rhythm and feel - that's the trick!

For more help and guidance with strumming, check out Andy's strumming course

QUICK LINKS!
00:00 Intro
0:38 Pattern 1
2:43 Pattern 2
5:35 Pattern 3
8:09 Pattern 4
10:44 Pattern 5

[zachnutland]

Thank you! The tips about only hitting the low strings on the up stroke has literally just improved my guitar playing instantly

[jenniferbyers]

Around 9:17 the pattern Andy actually played didn’t seem to fully match what’s on the screen. I think the screen version ends with “ D DU” when what’s being played is “ DU DU” - did anybody else notice that ?

[TimHolman]

I love the way you broke these concepts down. Great production quality!

[adriannegrant]

Pattern 4 doesnt have a DU DU at the end, not sure if I am listening correctly in comparison to the pic behind you which is just a D. DU

[arshpreetkaur]

Sometimes I feel those who can play guitar are some kind of wizards.

[estherchukwuchetam]

Very useful, but the last two are🔥 quite challenging

[chicorico]

Nice work. I think for the pattern 4, you're playing four 16th notes at the end, not 8th followed by two 16ths.

Helpful video!

[RichardKraneis]

This is my 9th month assignment foe learning guitar.

Thanks Andy.

[brianmillerthomas]

Andy, your graphic in pattern 4 is missing the penultimate 'up'! Apart from that...thank you!

[liamcoetzee]

Great one Andy
I've been learning guitar during quarantine with only your courses and I've made amazing progress.
Do you think you could do some tutorials on the greatest showman songs I know it's old but the songs are really cool.

[marceloboenosdesantos]

Dear Andy!!!! Perfect 👌 lesson 🎸. You are a great musician and a good teacher too. 😍 I lost my hope to play like this. But you gave me a great way to start a new game and how to play the right way to show everyone that I can play good - thanks to you. I really appreciate your patience and time for all. 😍Before I get this lesson I was D D D and now I'm U U U.... ☺️

[emelersan]

youre the best, you taught me something I tried to learn for years, TY TY Thank YOU

[debadityabagchi]

I am still a beginner who struggled with my guitar and kept it lying on the floor 5 years ago...Now I just picked it up again and when I got a little bored with learning chords, i came here... Wow!!

[kamratarun]

Hey Andy, on video 9:10, it seems you are playing DDDDU UD DUDU... while it shows DDDDU UD DDU... Thanks for the amazing video

[reisxhaferi]

Idk if you read these but I must say you are such an amazing person. Having the patience of making oversimplified tutorials is something. Thank u.

[cj]

love to learn how to tap before learning the beat, thanks for showing tap and explanation

[bjbaldomero]

Wow, you can actually differentiate good teachers from the others... Learned a lot. Thanks!

[PeacepixysAlchemy]

This was exactly what I was looking for to start with right now!!! Thank you! All the other ones tend to move into the next strum really fast and even though it might be what I can do at that moment... I want to build precision before going forward. This was a great help!

[rosannevanduyvenvoorde]

I am so chuffed with your lessons! Really having fun with 'm. Keep up the good work. Rock on :)

[MichaelJamesGallagherAuthor]

Great video. I am enrolled in your site and find art difficult to navigate without getting confused. I am making progress on things that I have always been doing wrong - too much noodling and no groove. Thanks for setting me straight. I hate to admit it but I have been playing with zero groove for almost 40 years.