7 COOL STRUMMING PATTERNS from 1 Rhythm - How to Make Your Strumming Patterns Sound Better

The number one questions I get asked by students is, "Why does my strumming sound bad?" "Why does your guitar always sound better than mine?"

I will be sharing a couple of simple tips but also showing you many strumming pattern examples as ideas to expand your rhythm guitar playing. Students often ask me why my strumming patterns sound better than theirs even when they are playing the same exact thing.

How To Make Your Strumming Patterns Sound Better Chapters:

0:00 - Intro & Background
0:37 - Most Important Tip & Strumming Pattern 1
2:14 - Dynamics Explanation
3:10 - Strumming Pattern 2
5:09 - Strumming Pattern 3
7:15 - Strumming Pattern 4
8:26 - Strumming Pattern 5
10:30 - Strumming Pattern 6
12:02 - Strumming Pattern 7
14:00 - Wrap Up & More Guitar Strumming Tips

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[mintybiscuit]

I'm nearly 60, I picked up a guitar for the first time a month ago and my strumming has really progressed thanks to you! I can't stop smiling! My chord progression needs a little work though! Thanks so much for this tutorial!

[rohmichael]

I simply commend your passion in how you share your knowledge. Nicely done Lauren!

[carenphilemon]

Lauren, I have been taking guitar lessons for 2 years . This is what I have been wanting to learn but didn’t know how to explain to my teacher! I appreciate this so much! This lesson was so interesting and inspiring! Thank you!!

[dearMamu]

Hi Lauren! I am a 67-year old Filipina and really a first-timer. I decided to learn playing guitar because of this boring pandemic. Your video helps me a lot. Thank you so much! Although I still have a long, long way to go😄😄😄

[dr.doomengloomin]

Thank you, Lauren. Your tips on technique add a lot, and you explain and present them very well, instead of dry and we lose interest. You are one of my fav lessons on YouTube, you add a lot. Thank you again, you do an awesome job.

[isomhunt]

I’ve been looking at guitar instructors for the last few years and trust me Lauren Bateman is the only one that is certified to teach and I guarantee success! She is the best! No if Ann’s or butts. And thank you from the bottom of my heart sweetie! For being a real guitar Teacher. For some reason the guy instructors all they wanna do is sing badly.

[alixlm]

I’m really enjoying this strumming lesson. You are a joy to watch. As a beginner it’s so lovely to not be intimidated by a lesson. You are a fabulous teacher!

[bron-sconcess.]

Fantastic to see encouragement for young and older one's, who won't always feel old but, need loosening up (just like anyone else)! Lauren is a very pleasant teacher. A diamond!

[ctfovxl]

15:32 first saw a guitar at age 5 it was so big I couldn't reach the strings . I took lessons when I was 12 or 13 but was more interested in working on my go-kart. I learned all those chords though. All through school and the Marine corps I still didn't practice didn't have a guitar. Add three great boys and a great wife but still no guitar. I was at work one day helping Mr Cho do some home improvements at a house. There was nothing in the house it was all piled up in the garage but in a closet in the kitchen there was a guitar, I asked Mr cho if I could have it and he said yes all them chords came back to me after I got it tuned up but could never play any songs I didn't know how thanks to you Lauren you gave me new purpose I know I have two guitars😅❤🎉 thank you

[metcalfe]

Been surfing around YouTube since Covid struck and have watched various tutorials. I was at a standstill until I started watching yours. Teaching is not only having the knowledge but the ability to impart it and at that you excel.

[kellyskloset]

Picked up guitar a year ago and I’m hooked!! Still working on transitions but getting better. This was so informative! Thanks!!!

[guitarpractices]

Your smile makes the learning more wonderful and easy...Thank you for being there..

[queenparrot]

Lauren…. You’re a natural !! I’ve been playing guitar over 50 years using the same old strumming patterns. I’ve always wanted to add more techniques and here in this video, you’ve magically taught them all - Relaxing wrist
Accents
Karate Chops (!)
Crescendo

I’m so eager to put all these to practice 👍♥️👍

[jimfreeman]

I too have a science background. My degree is in Chemistry, which didn't help me at all playing the guitar. I love music and always dreamed of being able to play songs I love. After years of trying and failing, I have made so much more progress in the few weeks I have been playing guitar in your course. Thanks for a great course. And yes you are a great teacher, Keep it up.

[ppzfoos]

Just picking up guitar...lots of artist showing chords and tabs, but your strumming patterns are a game changer for me. Its like night and day in just the past 1.5 hours...thanks

[SSGSINCLAIR]

I’m 51 and started looking at the multiple teacher videos to learn how to play. I must say that I am enjoying your technique the best for me so far. Thank you very much for what you are doing.
I must add, your voice is a lot more pleasant as well. 🤪

[JosephusPremkumar]

Wow, loved it! Thanks for helping us add some life into our strumming.

[jasonbdsouza]

Omg Lauren, you have no idea how much this video helped me, thank you so much🥰, wishing you health and happiness always. Stay blessed

[robertmutoni]

I just paused before you finish all 7 strum patterns, to comment, like and subscribe. You've really helped me. Good teacher, cool voice and you really qualify to do this.

[jackTR]

I am learning guitar for 1 month. I like your tutorials.
And also....you are just so beautiful.
Natural look. No make up. Straight haïr.
You are a beauty to my eyes.
Thanks from Canada