6 Strumming Mistakes That WRECK Your Sound

If you want to go more in depth on the most common strumming mistake (mistake #6), and work on some exercises to improve it, check this out:

Is your strumming holding you back from sounding awesome on guitar? In this lesson, we'll dive into the 6 most common strumming mistakes I see beginners make that wreck their sound. I'll show you exactly how to fix each one with some simple tweaks to your technique. I'll even throw in some bonus tricks to spice up your strumming and make it sound more dynamic and interesting. If you're ready to take your strumming to the next level, let's do this.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:13 Mistake #1
0:58 Mistake #2
2:16 Mistake #3
3:05 Mistake #4
3:56 Mistake #5
4:59 Mistake #6
6:43 Bonus Tips

[thetalenthousetx]

If you want to go more in depth on the most common strumming mistake (mistake #6), and work on some exercises to improve it, check this out:

[marlorsy]

Yes, please. A video on keeping the arm moving during strumming.

[circlemover]

There are many ways to strum a guitar, and using a pick is only one. But I take your point. There is no right or wrong way, what is important is developing your own style of playing. Teach the basics but development of style is the end goal.

[mmkhanikar]

I am a guitar learner (actually intermediate), i have seen many videos on YouTube but the way you are teaching and the points you are covering in just about 8-15 minutes, ohh just Awesome. 10 out of 10.
Hope to learn more from you.
Waiting for next videos.

[johnmeyer]

playing with my eyes closed i notice the rythme and it seems I can have much more FUN

[joshthunt]

This is the lesson I didn’t know I needed

[butteryflakycrust]

These videos are exactly what I needed. Your content is great and amazing production quality! I’m surprised to see the lack of views and that you’ve only released three videos. I’ll feel really cool when you inevitably blow up and I was here at the beginning

[JacobAbel-dz]

I just started playing guitar and your lessons on technique help so much. They're concise and really well executed in a short period of time!

[leovaldovinos]

You are superb at teaching, keep the videos coming please 🙏

[DeDuiff]

Leaving a comment for the algorithm. Enjoyed your video's, keep it up!

[donaldhimessr.]

Great video, informative with the right techniques.. I've been playing for years and the only thing I can't do is strum with my hand
Closed..my little finger will sometimes get caught or get a blister on it..I do use it to anchor for when I fingerpick.
I like your K Yairi, I have a 1980 DY50 Lh anniversary model, bought new and I still gig with it.

[LLewis-vuqf]

This was pretty informative for me as a beginner. My finger picking isn't great but it's better than my strumming. My biggest obstacle is the Up strumming. I just cannot get it coordinated with the Down strumming. I'll save this video for future reference when I practice.

[richzuker]

Young man, I think I could learn a lot from you. Make more vids.

[mayjoyalisoso]

helpful video. moreover, i am looking about tips for fingerstyles bc im still struggling on it. THANK YOU!

[numberphoto]

The speed at which the pick goes across the strings is another important factor. Many times very fast strum sounds better (unless there is a deliberate arpeggio-thing going on). Many beginners have a slower movement and the listener can hear the pick hitting each string, which generally sounds timid (and like a beginner). Note: the speed I’m talking about has nothing to do with how hard the player is hitting the strings.

[richardbarbuto]

You have great taste in guitars, I’d love to see a video about your Yairi.

[pl]

Good video, yes if you have exercises that can help keep the hand moving I would be interested in seeing that. Don’t think I have that locked in with my playing yet.

[phrogtesem]

I see that you are a small channel. I'll leave a comment to help you out and tell you that you made a great video.
The tips in the latter half were especially useful. The bonus ones were incredibly important as well, good job.

[rubiye]

make the video on strumming movement!!

[briankowald]

I’d like strumming video on keeping the arm moving