How to Strum Like Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire Guitar Lesson

Learn how to play Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire. How to play that classic country rhythm and the cool horn part on acoustic guitar
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Chord Progression
02:06 How to strum in rhythm
03:42 The Bass Down Up Johnny Cash sound
04:46 How to palm mute
09:49 How to play the opening lick
11:56 Play through

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[andypinto]

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[donnastain]

a huge thank you from Western Australia a 74 year old learning to play my guitar

[BoydArmstrong-cx]

Awesome can't wait till I get where I can play 55 years old just started playing

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[silented_]

Was having a hard time trying to learn guitar (Mainly strumming patterns) and was about ready to quit then I stumbled upon this. I'm not ready to quit.... I want to be sat around a campfire playing this with a big smile on my face 👍

[BertfromBelgium]

this song actualy fits your voice, you should do a complete cover of it

[bryanodriscoll]

Doing the change overs and striking the correct base string is murder. I don't have a pick which makes striking the string up/down more difficult, but I suppose there's nothing for it but constant practice. I appreciate how you do the talk through for each pattern.

[TheRoadrunner]

Excellent lesson! Respect to Meggy and Vicky!

[jimadams]

Hi Kevin - wow is that fun! LOL tried to keep up with ya and got caught up in the strings, and my pick went-a-flyin'! LOL You are right this will take time but can't wait to get it down! I love the muted base - adds so much and makes it sound like a Cash song! So I'm gonna go find my pick and this time I'm gonna take your advice and start slow. Thanks for the great lesson!

[amandamoore]

Great tutorial to add to my collection of Cash songs on electric - some nice complexity in here.

[BertfromBelgium]

C9 is very useful here, also for the intro lick in between, you can target the notes on the 4th and 5th string while strumming

[Ericlin-wrok]

Bro this video guide helped me out so much especially with the strumming pattern part I stuggled so much to find the correct strumming pattern for this song since I need to play it in class tomorrow.

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[yudipitre]

This lesson is great you always explain really clear. Thank you

[BertfromBelgium]

this song fits your voice, you should do a complete cover of it

[AllanBMortensen]

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[BHPerry]

Your vocals are Great with Johnny...!!!
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[simbalion]

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[briangallagher]

Great lesson. Love your delivery style too. Thanks