Guitar Lessons for Beginners: Episode 8 - How to Count 8th Note Strumming Patterns & Basic Rhythms!

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Are you brand new to guitar and not sure where to start? 🤔 Well then, you've clicked on the perfect video! 🎉

My name is Ellen and I create step-by-step guitar tutorials here on my channel, #for3v3rfaithful 🦋 Welcome to the eighth episode of my brand new beginner series, where we'll break down and practice how to count basic 8th note strumming patterns for guitar! 🎸 (And stay tuned to the end of the video to play through even more songs with me! 🎶)

Make sure if you haven't seen the first seven episodes yet, to start from the beginning so you don't miss a thing! 😉

Through the years, many people have told me on their first day of guitar lessons, "I just want to play a song" - so that's just what we'll focus on! 🎸This series is intended to teach you the basics of guitar by PLAYING ACTUAL SONGS in each video! 🎶 Of course, you'll still learn the foundational stuff along the way, but it'll be sprinkled in so you can still have fun and play your guitar while learning. 🤗

In this episode, we go through some basic strumming patterns you may come across when learning rhythm guitar! 🙌

As always, thanks so much for watching, and good luck!! 💕

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[forvrfaithful]

Can you believe we're almost done with this beginner series?? 😱 I'm so excited that you've made it this far, and I can't wait to finish it out with you strong! 💪 Don't forget while you're practicing to check out some of these extras! 👀


Did you catch it in the video? 😉 I'm planning a few new series that will stem from this one so you can continue your guitar journey with me! 💕 Be sure to tune in for the last episode (#10) for my advice on where to go after you're done with this series! 🤗 More on that later, and thanks for watching! 🦋

[heythere]

Strumming patterns are always difficult for me because I am so unbelievably uncoordinated! The playthrough really got me at first but I eventually got it. I appreciate your teaching style so much! You are literally the only one that I can actually learn from. Thank you so very much for these videos!!!

[lacialysia]

Been working on this video for 2 weeks I finally got it and I'm really proud 😊 it shows that practice makes perfect! Now on to 16 note strumming, accents and palm muting. I'm having a hard time with the next one. But for those out there don't give up! I was having a hard time with this video 2 weeks ago and now I can play it through smoothly😆

[_prishasinha_]

Can I just say this series is exactly what every beginner needs? Like it's so well done and structured and I love all the graphics and it shows you put so much time into everything! Thank you so much for this :D

Edit: wait a second, INTERMEDIATE SERIES?? MISS YOU REALLY ARE THE BEST WOW-

[davidpeter]

I cannot believe how much i've learnt in the past 4 days while practicing 2-3 hours a day. My family literally think i've had playing experience before.
THANK YOU for your awesome videos. I can't wait to start the intermediate playlist ☺

[nissisajan]

Ellen, I really appreciate your editing efforts! They're just so beginner friendly, I'm sure it's what every beginner is looking forward to. 😀

[alm]

Wow. I am 70 years old and retired. Since I stay in a remote area, I could not find any tutor.
But watching your video, has really motivated me to learn guitar which I just started about two months ago. So far, I have seen all the earlier 7 episodes. Thank you so much. God bless you. You have really made the strumming pattern so interactive. You deserve all the applauds. Thanks once again.

[indirasumalini]

Omg I'm so excited. you're really working so hard and you deserve a lot ellen. I pray one day you're so famous and you'll write a song with Taylor swift

[LitchfieldParkFamily]

Enjoy your videos and your positive energy! 🎸

[Taina]

It's been a long time that I want to learn to play the guitar, and after watching loads of videos for beginners on youtube I was almost giving up UNTIL I found your channel! You are the best guitar teacher ever!! I barely ever leave comments on videos but I have to let you know this. Thank you so much!! <3

[TheNotbad]

Thank you so much for these AMAZING beginner series 😭😭🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[rheaanand]

WAITING FOR THE INTERMEDIATE SERIES OMG !!! CAN'T WAIT TO GROW WITH YOUR HELP 😭🤧🥺🥺💖💖💖 U ARE THE BEST

[ke]

Omg!! I finally mastered all the chords you’ve shown!!! :DDDD these strumming patterns are really easy too!!! thank you :D

[irhbunnyi]

I’m so greatfull for this beginner series. I even managed to learn guitar faster than my father. :) I convinced my parents to get me an electric guitar because of this series. Thank you so much! ❤️❤️🎸🎸

[revathydharmarajan]

Hi! I feel that ur guitar videos are the best in YouTube! I do the strumming patterns really well but the transition in chords are hard to keep up. But I still love ur teaching!

[laxmikc]

I am so glad that you are back with another episode of beginners series . Can't wait to watch and practice.
Thanks for everything💗

[myinthtayhtay]

You are my teacher for more post guitar lessons. 🥰🥰 Thanks you
I am from Myanmar 💕

[ayaalaisami]

Thank you so much for this video Ellen 😉

[randymcneill]

Right hand is way more difficult than left. Ellen, you are fantastic. Never let the doubters get to you. Keep teaching.

[thelovewitch]

Thank you so much. I struggle with strumming a lot and your videos help a lot. pls never end this series!